FireSeeker Fire Alarm Control Panel Model FS-250 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual P/N 315-049353-6 (10.12.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 CONTROL PANEL LIMITATIONS .....................................................................................................................................1 PREFACE...............................................................................................................................................................
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 14 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................14 Standby Condition..............................................................................................................................................................14 Alarm Conditions...
Primary And Secondary Power Wiring .............................................................................................................................35 Status Relays And Auxiliary Power Outputs Wiring..........................................................................................................35 FS-250 System Power Requirements (Does not include NAC power) ...............................................................................36 Auxiliary Power Supply .........................
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INTRODUCTION CONTROL PANEL LIMITATIONS This control panel may not show an alarm condition without compatible initiating devices (smoke detectors, etc.) and notification devices (horn, lights, etc.) connected to it. Electrical ratings of the initiation and notification appliances must be compatible with the electrical ratings of the control panel and must be properly interconnected.
PREFACE Along with the use of this instruction manual, the appropriate following standards and the manufacturer's instructions for initiating and notification devices should be used to install and maintain a functioning fire alarm signaling system. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 101 Life Safety Code For other standards that may apply contact the authority having jurisdiction.
GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES Environmental The FS-250 panels and its subassemblies are suitable for use in a dry, interior or protected location. Power Limiting The AC power and battery wiring are not power limited. All other circuits leaving the control panel are power limited, provided the proper installation rules are maintained. Ground Fault Detection The control panel provides system ground fault detection and is annunciated as a trouble condition on the system.
REGULATORY STANDARDS The FS-250 control panel meets the requirements of industry and government regulatory agencies as noted. Federal Communications Commission The FS-DACT meets the Class A requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47), Part 15 for electromagnetic field emissions. The FS-DACT also meets the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47), Part 68, for connection of equipment to the public switched telephone network.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Standby Condition In normal standby operation, the green AC POWER ON LED should be illuminated and no other indicator operating. The display will show the system name, “System Normal” announcement and the current date, day, and time. Alarm Conditions • GENERAL ALARM • When a general alarm occurs, all NACs with output type set to “ALARM” activate. To activate a general alarm, proceed as follows: • - Press “MENU”. • - On the Menu display, select “GENERAL ALARM”.
If the initiating device and the panel are reset before the PAS timer times out, the alarm sequence is aborted. During the investigation period, an alarm condition on a detector programmed for direct alarm response (such as the key switch on a manual station) will override the PAS timer and activate the additional user-programmed outputs. See the FS-250 Programming Manual, P/N 315-049403, for additional details.
Abort Function Input modules may be assigned to the “Abort” function. The abort type is selected when programming the releasing group. Failure of the abort switch to communicate with the fire panel will automatically restart the agent release timer. When the abort input is activated, it puts the panel in abort condition and turns the “Abort” LED to steady-ON.
Supervisory Conditions In case of a supervisory condition, the system supervisory LED activates (ON – flashing) and the sounder activates (ON – pulsing). When the supervisory has been listed, the buzzer is silenced by pressing the “ACKNOWLEDGE” button. The supervisory trouble LED changes to ON –steady. When the supervisory is cleared, the supervisory condition is still indicated until it is acknowledged. The releasing zone will indicate a supervisory condition when it is disabled.
ADDITIONAL OPERATING PROCEDURES In addition to the basic fire alarm instructions above, several features are included to facilitate maintenance and increase the versatility of the system. Following are procedures to call up these functions. Lamp Test Lamp Test activates the buzzer and turns on all the LEDs on the user interface for 2 seconds, then reverts to its previous state. To operate the lamp test, press the MENU button. The LCD display will change to a MENU screen.
History The last 2000 system events are time-tagged and recorded for review in the user level event history. This history is available to anyone with the door key, but may be erased only at the maintenance security level. • Operation of history: New events overwrite old when filled. Printer (if used) records all events. For more information see the event history section. • Access to history: To recall past events, proceed as follows: Press “MENU” button. Operate button identified as "More".
FS-250 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Alarm Operation In case of alarm, the Alarm LED flashes, LCD displays alarm condition and the panel buzzer sounds steady. Local audible and visual signals and remote alarm signals operate. When an alarm occurs, proceed according to the established emergency plan. Assure that all personnel are accounted for, and notify the Fire Department to advise of the alarm and/or verify that an automatic signal has been received at the Fire Department.
FS-RD2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Alarm Operation In case of alarm, the Alarm LED flashes, LCD displays alarm condition and the buzzer activates on-steady. Local audible and visual signals and remote alarm signals operate. When an alarm occurs, proceed according to the established emergency plan. Assure that all personnel are accounted for, and notify the Fire Department to advise of the alarm and/or verify that an automatic signal has been received at the Fire Department.
FS-250 WITH RELEASING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Alarm Operation In case of an alarm on one of the devices on a releasing zone, the Pre-Alarm LED flashes, the LCD displays prealarm condition, the buzzer activates on-steady and any NACs configured to sound Pre-alarm will sound. Alarm Operation When another alarm occurs and the set threshold is satisfied on a releasing zone, the agent release timer is activated. The LCD display will display the timer as it counts down.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL The FS-250 provides a maintenance mode to allow for the setting and controlling of various features in the system. The maintenance functions are protected by a four digit password. To access the maintenance features press the “MENU” button four times and select “Maint. Level” from the display, enter the four digit code when prompted and then press “Enter”. The functions listed below are now accessible to the user by using the function buttons on either side of the display.
QUICK TEST If the control unit has remote connections to the Fire Department or other monitor, be sure to disable the remote signals and notify the remote monitoring station before performing test operations, since an off-normal condition will be indicated. The Quick Test mode makes it fast and easy to test a system by eliminating the need to reset the panel after each device is activated. Quick test is done on a loop basis so that the remainder of the system will continue to operate normally.
APPENDIX-C: TROUBLESHOOTING DEFINITIONS FOR EVENT HISTORY ENTRIES A.
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APPENDIX-E: ALARM VERIFICATION Alarm verification provides FS-250 with a way to verify an alarm from area type addressable smoke detectors connected to intelligent loops (FS-DLC). This feature reduces the incidence of false alarms. Only detectors that do not contain an integral alarm verification feature can be used. Addressable detectors connected to FS-DLCs indicate that an alarm condition has been detected.
APPENDIX-F: APPLICATION SPECIFIC DETECTION Application Specific Detection (ASD) allows the system designer to program an HFP-11 detector’s sensitivity, pre-alarm threshold, and other alarm-related parameters using English descriptions of the detector's environment (application). This eliminates the need for detailed knowledge of smoke detector terminology and operation.
APPENDIX-G: TESTING/MAINTENANCE If the system is connected to the fire department, etc., or actuates an internal system, disarm the appropriate outputs before servicing to prevent actuation. Notify the fire department and personnel at your facility that a System test is being performed so that any alarm sounding can be ignored during the test. Notify the fire department before resetting the system.
APPENDIX-H: LCD, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The FS-250 has a sounder, 6 LEDs, 4 navigational push buttons adjacent to the LCD display (M1-M4), 3 dedicated push buttons, alphanumeric keypad and communication port connector. Communication Port Connector The communication port is connected to the serial output terminal of the computer that has the FS-CT2 programming tool. This is used to upload and/or download panel configuration if this method of programming is used.
The sounder operates as follows: SOUNDER Normally OFF – indicates that the system is in supervisory mode or all events in the system have been acknowledged. ON (steady) – indicates that at least ONE unacknowledged alarm is present in the system. ON (pulsing) – indicates that at least ONE unacknowledged non-alarm (trouble, supervisory or pre-alarm) event is present in the system.
The events are displayed one at a time and cycle through a circular list once the first event or last event message is reached.
APPENDIX-I: GLOSSARY Alarm Signal. A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as an alarm for fire from a manual station, a waterflow alarm, or an automatic smoke detector. Alarm Silence Inhibit. An option that prevents a human operator from silencing the notification appliances for a preset period of time. Alarm System. A combination of compatible initiating devices, control panels, and notification appliances designed and installed to produce an alarm signal in the event of a fire.
Ground Fault. A trouble condition in which a low resistance has been detected between the system wiring and conduit ground. Initiating Device. A manually or automatically operated device such as a manual pull station, smoke detector, heat detector, waterflow switch or tamper switch. Initiating Device Circuit (IDC). A circuit to which initiating devices are connected. Labeled.
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