HOCHIKI TRUE LOOP EMULATOR USER MANUAL
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual If you have any queries regarding this product, or its functionality, please contact your nearest Hochiki office: Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited Grosvenor Road Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 0SA Tel: +44 (0) 1634 260133 Fax: +44 (0) 1634 260132 Web: http://www.hochikieurope.com Email: psupport@hochikieurope.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 Introduction 5 Overview Conventions Used in This Manual Setting Up the Emulator Hardware TE-TLE True Loop Emulator Equipment List Equipment Included Equipment Required (not supplied) The Interface Switching the Interface On Interface RAM requirements 5 5 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 Connecting to the Computer Connecting to a Control Panel Polling Example Connections 9 9 9 10 Installing the Emulator Software 11 Require
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Working with More than One Device at a Time Ramping the Analogue Value Setting Current Levels Setting Devices as 'Missing' Open Circuits Base Sounders 25 26 27 28 28 29 Introduction Adding Base Sounders Base Sounder Properties 29 29 30 Connecting the PC to the Interface 31 Selecting a PC Communications Port Running the Interface without a PC Global Commands 31 32 33 The Event Record 36 Polling Start & Polling Stop Events 36 Enable Data Log Fu
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 5 Introduction Overview The TE-TLE (Test Equipment - True Loop Emulator) system emulates Hochiki addressable devices that use the Hochiki ESP protocol. It uses a combination of hardware and software to achieve this. An Interface connects the computer to a control panel. Each Interface can run up to four loops of devices and the software can drive up to two Interfaces. Thus it is possible to emulate up to eight loops of devices simultaneously.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Alt+3. Similarly, the menu options to display the Options window would be shown as File, Options. If a button or checkbox on screen is described, this will be shown thus: Save button, or Ramp checkbox.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 7 Setting Up the Emulator Hardware TE-TLE True Loop Emulator Equipment List Equipment Included The following items are supplied within the TE-TLE package. Please unpack the system and check that all of the following are included: True Loop Emulator module (box) Serial Cable (for connection to PC) Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplying an output of 12V DC from an input range of 190264V AC at 65mA - for use in Europe only.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual LED Meaning Off Blinking On No voltage on loop Voltage & polling on loop Voltage but no polling Any changes that happen at the computer end are almost immediately mirrored at the Interface. However, if a large number of changes are required at the same time (for instance, lots of devices added at the same time), then there may be a small delay before all the information is transmitted to the Interface.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 9 Interface RAM Compatible Software Version CREAM coloured case 1 megabit 1.0 only (but can be upgraded) GREY coloured case 4 megabit 1.0 to 2.01 Connecting to the Computer The computer and Interface are connected by a serial RS-232 ("straight") cable between the 9-way D-type connector on the Interface to a serial port on the computer. The True Loop Emulator must be informed as to which serial port is being used.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Example Connections The following diagram shows how the Interface should be connected to a PC and a Fire Alarm Control Panel: Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd 2-3-0-416/Mar04/Iss3
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 11 Installing the Emulator Software Requirements for the Computer The table below shows both the minimum and the recommended specification for the computer that is going to be used: Processor Operating System Hard disk Screen Resolution Connections Minimum Recommended Pentium 90 Windows 95, 98, NT4, XPhome or 2000 Professional 5 Mbytes free 800 x 600 pixels 16 colours 1 serial port per interface Pentium 200 or faster Windows 95 or above 5 Mbytes free 10
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Windows 2000 Depending on configuration of your system, the software may need to be installed under an "Administrator" as well as a "User" profile. Starting the Emulator Software The True Loop Emulator software can be started by selecting the True Loop Emulator menu item in the Programs section of the Start Menu. If the installation used the default settings, this menu item will be in a sub-menu called Hochiki.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 13 Using the True Loop Emulator Software Introduction This chapter is a step-by-step guide on how to use the Emulator Software for the first time. It covers starting and configuring the software and briefly describes some of the main areas of the system. These instructions can be followed without the Interface being connected to the computer, so for the time being please disconnect the serial cable from the PC.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual The Main Screen Areas When the program first starts, the main window looks similar that shown below: There are two rows of tool buttons underneath the row of menu options. These icons are short cuts to the most common functions of the Emulator: These button and their functions will be described in more detail later on in this manual.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 15 These select different pages for the rest of the window. There are eight pages for loops, one for the Event Record and one for Scripts. The tab for the page that is currently displayed is shown as being in front of the others. Loop Display Each loop tab displays a page for a loop. The True Loop Emulator can emulate up to eight loops.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Display Options Checking the "Hochiki America Corporation" checkbox in the Devices section will result in only Hochiki America devices being available for selection, and vice versa, checking the "Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd" checkbox will result in only Hochiki Europe devices being available. Checking both checkboxes here will result in both product ranges being available.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 17 that the address position is currently ‘selected’. The top status bar now has more information in it: The mouse pointer is still the picture of the device and it can be used to put the same type of device at other addresses on this loop. Selecting a Device from New Device window You can also add a new device by right-clicking with the mouse on one of the grid squares and selecting New Device from the pop-up menu.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Device Type Families Some Device Buttons have an arrow on their right-hand side. This indicates that there is a ‘family’ of device types and that the button shows just one member from the family. For example, click on the arrow to the side of the Callpoint button, to see the drop-down list of device types: Click on an item in the list to change the picture on the device button.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 19 Select No Device from the New Device option from the Properties menu when right-mouse clicking the device. Changing Device States Now look at the buttons that have arrows in different colours: These are used to set devices into different ‘states’. A device can be in alarm if it has an analogue channel or input channel. A device can be in pre-alarm if it is not in alarm and has an analogue channel.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual This is a sub-set of the menu items on the Device menu. Only those items that are appropriate are shown. Select the Normal menu item to change the device back to the ‘Normal’ state. Device Properties Right-click again on address 72 and pick the Properties menu item. This displays a dialogue box that has the properties for the device shown on various pages: The tabs across the top of the dialogue box access the different pages here.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 21 The Control Panel would normally set the Zero Point and Variable Threshold. The user can change the current Analogue Value and the Fire Point. Refresh Button If the Control Panel (or a Script or Ramping - see later sections in this Manual) changes a device’s properties, those properties are not automatically updated in this dialogue box.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual The user can generate faults on the monitored outputs and see exactly how the outputs are activated. Now close the Device Properties box for this device and display the Device Properties dialogue box for the device at address 18. This device has one input channel that is used to indicate the state of the break glass. The user can set whether this input is active or not.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 23 The user can generate a fault on the monitored input, in addition to activating it. Saving Configuration Data Click on the Save button to display the Save Configuration Data dialogue box. NOTE: The Save button has a different function if the Event records or Script pages is displayed. In this case, entries on the File menu can be used to save configuration data. Choose an appropriate location and file name and save the data.
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Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 25 Configuring Devices This chapter assumes that you have just completed the operation in the previous chapter. If not, quickly go through it again, in order to set up the True Loop Emulator system in the way that this chapter expects. It still assumes that the Interface is not yet connected to the computer, so ensure the serial cable is disconnected from the PC at this point.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual There are menu items on the Edit menu to select all address positions (Select All), to ‘un-select’ all address positions (Select None) and to selectively select or un-select groups of addresses (Select Some). It is also possible to select a range of addresses by clicking on the first address position then, while holding down the Shift key, click on the last address position.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 27 Change the ramp settings to ramp from 61 to 200 at 10 per 5 seconds and then click on the OK button. Move the mouse pointer over address 72 and watch the analogue value change in the status bar at the top. The analogue value will rise until it reaches the programmed value (200 in this instance) and the device will then enter into Pre-Alarm and then into Alarm as it reaches the threshold.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual The sub-menu that is displayed shows the level of current, in milliamps, that the Interface uses to respond to commands from a Control Panel. The Nominal level is the one that is usually used and corresponds to the typical value of real devices. The Minimum and Maximum levels are the limits of the ESP (Enhanced Systems Protocol) specification and can be used to test Control Panel compliance.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 29 Base Sounders Introduction NOTE: This section is not currently applicable to Hochiki America Device users. Most Hochiki ESP addressable devices have addresses that are set in the range 1 to 127. Base Sounders are different in that their address can be in the range 1 to 254, or not set at all.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual A Base Sounder is added to the top third of the address position. The top third and the bottom two-thirds of the position now operate independently. Moving the mouse over the base sounder shows the status of the base sounder in the status bar at the top. Note that the address is shown as 'Not Set'. When the address is correctly set, it will be address position 128. Now add a smoke sensor to the same address position 1.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 31 Connecting the PC to the Interface Once the user is familiar with the software and its functionality, the PC running the software should be reconnected to the Interface with the serial cable as explained in "Setting Up the Emulator Hardware" on page 7. Once this has been completed, the software connection set-up will need to be configured so that the Interface and PC can communicate with each other.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual NOTE: A different setting should be selected for each range of loops - they should not be set to the same COM number. The software will display a warning to this effect if you attempt this. Click the OK button when this has been completed. The program that is run in the Interface is downloaded from the computer.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 33 The Interface can be left connected indefinitely. This is particularly useful in a multipanel or multi-loop scenario, where several panels/loops may need soak testing simultaneously. Global Commands Some control panel commands apply to all addresses on a loop. The most recent global command is indicated in the Global position (before address position 1) at the top left of the Loop display screen.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Interrupt Level Check This Icon will be displayed when a device creates an interrupt on the system. Sleep Mode Activate This Icon will be displayed when the system is in sleep mode (low power mode). Synchronise On This Icon will be displayed when the system sends a synchronisation on signal to outputs (for example sounder devices).
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 35 A/D Conversion This Icon will be displayed every one second (approx.) indicating that the devices are performing their analogue to digital conversions. Fire Indicator Synchronisation This Icon will be displayed when the control panel synchronises the fire indicator LEDs. Interrupt Disable This Icon will be displayed when the system disables interrupts to allow certain actions to take place, for example a fire test.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual The Event Record The Event Record stores all events that happen in the True Loop Emulator system. These include both events generated by the user at the computer and events generated by the Control Panel. The Event Record is always running and its capability is only limited by the amount of memory on the computer; it can usually store 32,000 events.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 37 Examining the Event Record The Event Record is displayed when the Event Record tab is clicked on the main window. A grid is shown with columns for the date & time of the event, the loop, the addresses, the device type and the event itself. A description of the event is displayed on right clicking on an event in the grid and selecting the What’s This? menu item. An event can be ‘selected’ by clicking in the grey margin to the left of an event.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual you should have this password please contact Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd (psupport@hochikieurope.com). Enable Data Log Functions To enable this functionality select the File, Options menu options to display the Options dialogue window and then select the Panel Communications tab: Check the Enable Data Log functions checkbox and a new field will be displayed, Password. Enter the password as supplied by Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd or Hochiki America Corporation.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 39 When the data log has been stopped and there is data in it (the Control Panel has sent some commands), it can be saved as a text file for further processing using the Save data log As... command. See the online Help for more details of the file format (search for 'Data Log Format'). This page is intentionally blank.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Scripting Introduction Scripting is an advanced topic and should probably be left until you are familiar with other aspects of the True Loop Emulator. A script is a list of commands that will be executed by the True Loop Emulator. The commands are written in a language that is very similar to the BASIC computer language. This language is quite easy to learn; there are many books available.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual 41 NOTE: See the on-line help system within the True Loop Emulator software for detailed information regarding Scripts. Or alternatively, see the "TE-TLE True Loop Emulator - Software Script Guide" (Part Number 2-3-0-460).
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Index If you cannot find the information you require in this manual, try the software Help system.
Hochiki TE-TLE True Loop Emulator – User Manual Normal Not Set 16, 19, 25 29 O Open Open Circuits Operating System Optically isolated Options Dialogue Box 25 28 11 9 15 P Poll Power LED Power supply Pre-addressed Base Sounder Pre-Alarm Processor Properties 9 8 8 29 18, 27 11 20 R Ramp Rate Refresh Requirements Return RS-232 Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd Screen resolution Script Serial port Specification State Status bar 20, 26 26 20 11 8 8 11, 15 20, 38 8, 11 11 18 15 T Tab Target Terminal Tone 15 26
