Simplex 4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel Instruction Manual
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4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel
FIRE
4100U Fire Alarm
POrpoegrartaorm’s mer’s MMaannuaulal
574-849 Rev. D
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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright © 2003 Tyco Safety Products (a Tyco company). All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America. Information in this document is
subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any
purpose, without the express written consent of Tyco Safety Products. Tyco,
Simplex, the Simplex logo, MAPNET II, IDNet, TrueAlarm, SmartSync, WALKTEST,
MINIPLEX, and TrueAlert are trademarks of Tyco International Services AG or
its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. VESDA is a trademark of
Vision Products Pty Ltd. Simplex fire alarm technology is protected by the
following U.S. Patent Numbers: TrueAlarm analog smoke detection: 5,155,468;
5,173,683 and 5,543,777. IDNet and MAPNET II addressable communications;
4,796,025. TrueAlert addressable notification; 6,313,744 and 6,426,697.
SmartSync horn/strobe control; 6,281,789.
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Cautions and Warnings
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Follow the instructions in this installation
manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to this product
and associated equipment. Product operation and reliability depends upon
proper installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED. Upon unpacking your product,
inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If damage is apparent,
immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify your product supplier.
SAFETY HAZARD – The 4100U CPU Card includes a lithium battery. There is danger
of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD – Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal
adjustments or repairs. Servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.
STATIC HAZARD – Static electricity can damage components. Therefore, handle as
follows:
· Ground yourself before opening or installing components (use the 553-484
Static Control Kit).
· Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at
all times.
EYE SAFETY HAZARD – Under certain fiber optic application conditions, the
optical output of this device may exceed eye safety limits. Do not use
magnification (such as a microscope or other focusing equipment) when viewing
the output of this device.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY – This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES – To ensure proper system
operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any
programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance
testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system
components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware
or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be
affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other
operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices
that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices,
must also be tested and proper system operation verified.
IMPORTANT: Verify 4100U System Programmer, Executive, and Slave Software
compatibility when installing or replacing system components. Refer to
Solution Bulletin SB01014 for compatibility information.
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Table of Contents
How to Use this Publication……………………………………………………………………………….xix Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………….xix General
Conventions…………………………………………………………………………………….xix Keyboard Conventions
………………………………………………………………………………….xix Using the
Mouse………………………………………………………………………………………….. xx
Chapter 1. Overview
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….1-1
Programming Overview……………………………………………………………………………………1-2 Typical Programming
Process ………………………………………………………………………1-2
Interface Overview ………………………………………………………………………………………….1-4 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-4
Tabs………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-5 Icons
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1-6
Chapter 2. Installing the PC Programmer
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….2-1
System Requirements ……………………………………………………………………………………..2-2 System Requirements
………………………………………………………………………………….2-2 Other Required Components
………………………………………………………………………..2-2
Attaching the Software key……………………………………………………………………………….2-3
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2-3 Installation
………………………………………………………………………………………………….2-3
Installing the Programmer ………………………………………………………………………………..2-4 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-4 Installation
Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………..2-4
Chapter 3. Basic Operations
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….3-1
Starting the Programmer ………………………………………………………………………………….3-2 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-2
Creating a New Job…………………………………………………………………………………………3-3 Starting the New Job
Wizard…………………………………………………………………………3-3 Creating a New Job From Scratch
…………………………………………………………………3-3 Importing an OASYS Transfer
File…………………………………………………………………3-5
Opening an Existing Job ………………………………………………………………………………….3-6
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Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-6 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-6
Entering the Panel CPU Serial Number ……………………………………………………………..3-7 Entering the
Panel CPU Serial Number ………………………………………………………….3-7
Saving a Job…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-8 Save
Option………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-8 Using the Save As Option
…………………………………………………………………………….3-8
Uploading a CFIG or Log File from the Panel ……………………………………………………3-10
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-10 Step 1. Starting the
Transfer Utility ……………………………………………………………..3-10 Step 2. Set Serial
Communication Parameter Settings ………………………………….3-11 Step 3. Connect Serial
Cable between PC and Panel ……………………………………3-11 Step 4. Start Upload at PC
…………………………………………………………………………3-12 Step 5. Unbuild the CFIG File to Create a
.SDB File ……………………………………..3-13
Archiving, Backing Up, and Restoring Jobs ………………………………………………………3-14
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-14 Archiving a Job
………………………………………………………………………………………….3-14 Backing Up a Job
………………………………………………………………………………………3-15 Restoring a Backed Up or Archived Job
……………………………………………………….3-15
Converting a Pre-Revision 10 Job to Revision 10 ……………………………………………..3-17
Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-17 Converting a Job
……………………………………………………………………………………….3-17 Reviewing and Verifying the Job
………………………………………………………………….3-18
Entering Notes/Setting Preferences…………………………………………………………………3-20 Entering
Notes…………………………………………………………………………………………..3-20 Setting Preferences
……………………………………………………………………………………3-20
Chapter 4. Editing Panel Information, System Options, and Restricting Access
to Display Functions
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….4-1
Entering General Information ……………………………………………………………………………4-2 Open General
Information Screen …………………………………………………………………4-2
Enabling and Disabling System Options …………………………………………………………….4-3 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-3 Detailed System Option
Descriptions……………………………………………………………..4-4
Restricting Access to Operator Interface Functions……………………………………………4-12
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4-12 Step 1. Edit Access
Levels…………………………………………………………………………4-12 Step 2. Edit Passcodes
……………………………………………………………………………..4-13
Chapter 5. Specifying Hardware Components
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….5-1
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-2 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-2
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Hardware Tab Window…………………………………………………………………………………5-2
Adding and Editing Units ………………………………………………………………………………….5-4 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-4 Adding a Unit
………………………………………………………………………………………………5-4 Editing Unit
Properties………………………………………………………………………………….5-4
Adding and Editing Boxes and Bays ………………………………………………………………….5-6 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-6 Adding a Box
………………………………………………………………………………………………5-6 Editing/Viewing Box and Bay Properties
…………………………………………………………5-6
Adding Cards………………………………………………………………………………………………….5-8 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-8 Adding Option Cards
……………………………………………………………………………………5-8 Editing Basic Card Properties
……………………………………………………………………….5-9
Chapter 6. Editing Non-Audio Card Properties
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….6-1
Editing RUI-Specific Property Settings……………………………………………………………….6-2 Accessing
the RUI-Specific Settings ………………………………………………………………6-2 Editing
Settings……………………………………………………………………………………………6-2
Editing Service Port-Specific Settings………………………………………………………………..6-3 Accessing
the Service Port …………………………………………………………………………..6-3 Setting Communication
Settings ……………………………………………………………………6-3 Port Data General Info. Tab
……………………………………………………………………….6-4 Port Data Access Levels Tab
……………………………………………………………………..6-4 Port Data Port Options Tab
………………………………………………………………………..6-5
Editing 4120 NIC/4120 Network Repeater Property Settings ………………………………..6-6
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6-6 Accessing the Network
Information………………………………………………………………..6-6 Setting Network Information
………………………………………………………………………….6-6
Editing Power Supply Property Settings …………………………………………………………….6-7
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6-7 Accessing Power Supply-
Specific Information…………………………………………………6-7 System Power Supply
Options………………………………………………………………………6-8 RPS
Options……………………………………………………………………………………………….6-9 TPS Options
……………………………………………………………………………………………..6-10 XPS Options
……………………………………………………………………………………………..6-10
Editing DACT Card Property Settings ………………………………………………………………6-11 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6-11 Basics
Tab………………………………………………………………………………………………..6-11 Event Codes
Tab……………………………………………………………………………………….6-12 Local Points
Tab………………………………………………………………………………………..6-13 Point Types Tab (Per Point DACT
Only)……………………………………………………….6-14 Points Tab (Per Point DACT
Only)……………………………………………………………….6-15
Setting up Per Point SDACT Automatic Email …………………………………………………..6-17
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6-17 Step 1. Verify Outlook
Profile Name, Password, and Default Email Profile……….6-17 Step 2. Add Central
Station Entry to Address Book……………………………………….6-19 Step 3. Make Sure Email
Preferences are Set Correctly ………………………………..6-21
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Editing TrueAlert Controller Options ………………………………………………………………..6-22
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6-22 Opening TrueAlert
Controller Properties Screen ……………………………………………6-22 Programming Card
Properties……………………………………………………………………..6-22 Programming Device Properties
………………………………………………………………….6-23
Editing Annunciator-Specific Properties……………………………………………………………6-24 Internal,
External, and LCD Annunciator Properties ……………………………………….6-24 4100-7402
Graphic LED/Switch Controller ……………………………………………………6-25
Editing 2120 Interface Properties …………………………………………………………………….6-26 Terms and
Concepts ………………………………………………………………………………….6-26 Determine the Number of
Transponder Addresses Required…………………………..6-26 Opening 2120 Interface
Properties Screen……………………………………………………6-27 Define General Settings
……………………………………………………………………………..6-27 Data Entry Fields
……………………………………………………………………………………….6-28 Automatically Defining Monitor and
Control Slots …………………………………………..6-28 Manually Defining Monitor and Control
Slots …………………………………………………6-29 Editing Monitor Slot
Data…………………………………………………………………………….6-30 Editing Control Slot Data
…………………………………………………………………………….6-32
Chapter 7. Programming Non-Audio Points
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….7-1
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-2 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-2 Point, Card, and Unit Views
………………………………………………………………………….7-2 Sort Function
………………………………………………………………………………………………7-3
AutoFill………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-3 Custom Label Spell Check
……………………………………………………………………………7-4 Search
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….7-4 Filter
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-5
Importing/Exporting a CSV File Containing Point Definitions ………………………………..7-6
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-6 Exporting a CSV File
……………………………………………………………………………………7-6 Importing a CSV File
……………………………………………………………………………………7-7
Programming Function Keys, Switches, and LEDs ……………………………………………..7-8
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-8 Step 1. Choose LED or
Switch to Program…………………………………………………….7-8 Step 2. Select Switch or LED Mode
………………………………………………………………7-9 Step 3. Choose Reference
Address………………………………………………………………7-9 High-Level Mode Programming for Display
Cards……………………………………………7-9
Programming Monitor Points…………………………………………………………………………..7-11 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-11 Step 1. Choose Monitor Point to
Program ……………………………………………………7-11 Step 2. Define Device
Type………………………………………………………………………..7-12 Step 3. Define Point Type
………………………………………………………………………….7-13 Step 4. Define Custom Label
……………………………………………………………………..7-13
Programming NAC and Signal Points ………………………………………………………………7-14
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-14 Step 1. Choose NAC or
Signal Point to Program…………………………………………..7-14 Step 2. Define Point Type
………………………………………………………………………….7-15 Step 3. Define Custom Label
……………………………………………………………………..7-15
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Step 4. Use the NAC Power Consumption Calculator ……………………………………7-16 Power
Consumption Build Warnings…………………………………………………………….7-17
Programming Relay Points……………………………………………………………………………..7-18
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-18 Step 1. Choose Relay
Point to Program ………………………………………………………7-18 Step 2. Define Point Type
………………………………………………………………………….7-19 Step 3. Define Custom Label
……………………………………………………………………..7-19
Programming IDNet and MAPNET Points ………………………………………………………..7-20 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-20 Step 1. Choose IDNet/MAPNET Point
to Program ………………………………………..7-20 Step 2. Define Point Type
………………………………………………………………………….7-21 Step 3. Define Custom Label
……………………………………………………………………..7-21
Programming Pseudo Points ………………………………………………………………………….7-22
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-22 Step 1 Choose Pseudo
Point to Program …………………………………………………….7-22 Step 2. Define Custom Label
……………………………………………………………………..7-23 Step 3. Define Analog Pseudo Point
Type……………………………………………………7-24 Step 4. Programming Digital Pseudo Point
Type…………………………………………..7-24
Chapter 8. Audio Programming
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….8-1
Programming Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………….8-2 Guidelines and
Restrictions…………………………………………………………………………..8-2
Setting Audio Card Properties…………………………………………………………………………..8-3 Add Controllers
and Amplifiers to the Job……………………………………………………….8-3 Analog or Digital Audio
Controller Properties…………………………………………………..8-3 Editing Amplifier Properties
…………………………………………………………………………..8-5
Specify Initial Audio Library ………………………………………………………………………………8-6 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8-6 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..8-6
Specify Audio Options ……………………………………………………………………………………..8-8 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8-8 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..8-8
Build Job and Download Files …………………………………………………………………………..8-9 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..8-9
Creating Custom Scripts ………………………………………………………………………………..8-10 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-10 Creating a New Script
………………………………………………………………………………..8-10
Example — Programming LED/Switch for Audio ………………………………………………..8-14
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8-14 Programming the Example
Switch and LED ………………………………………………….8-14 Programming the Example Custom Control
Equations …………………………………..8-15
Chapter 9. Viewing, Adding, and Editing Lists
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………….9-1
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Overview List Tab…………………………………………………………………………………………9-2 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9-2 Sort Function
………………………………………………………………………………………………9-2 Custom Label Spell Check
……………………………………………………………………………9-3 Search
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….9-4
Editing System Lists ………………………………………………………………………………………..9-5
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9-5 Turning Autogen Off and On
from the General List Tab ……………………………………9-5
Adding and Editing User-Defined Lists ………………………………………………………………9-6 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9-6 Adding a User-Defined List
…………………………………………………………………………..9-6 Editing an Existing User-Defined List
……………………………………………………………..9-7
Editing Alarm Verification Groups ……………………………………………………………………..9-8 Alarm
Verification Overview ………………………………………………………………………….9-8 Moving Points between
Groups …………………………………………………………………….9-8 Selecting Canadian or Domestic (US)
Operation……………………………………………9-10 Renaming a Group
…………………………………………………………………………………….9-11
Editing Coding Groups …………………………………………………………………………………..9-12 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9-12 Moving Points between Groups
…………………………………………………………………..9-12 Editing Group Properties
…………………………………………………………………………….9-14
Editing WalkTest Groups………………………………………………………………………………..9-16
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9-16 Moving Points between
Groups …………………………………………………………………..9-16 Editing Group Properties
…………………………………………………………………………….9-18
Editing Elevator Recall Lists……………………………………………………………………………9-20 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9-20 Moving Points between Groups
…………………………………………………………………..9-20 Editing Group
Descriptions………………………………………………………………………….9-22
Chapter 10. Custom Control
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………..10-1
Custom Control Overview ………………………………………………………………………………10-2 What is Custom
Control? ……………………………………………………………………………10-2 Role of Lists and Pseudo Points
………………………………………………………………….10-2 Anatomy of a Custom Control
Equation………………………………………………………..10-3 Using a Ladder Logic Diagram to Evaluate
an Equation …………………………………10-5
Overview Custom Control Window ………………………………………………………………….10-6 Custom Control
Window……………………………………………………………………………..10-6
Creating a New Equation ……………………………………………………………………………….10-7 Step 1. Select
User Program………………………………………………………………………10-7 Step 2. Add Input Statements
…………………………………………………………………….10-8 Step 3. Add Output
Statements…………………………………………………………………..10-9
Using the Floor Above/Floor Below Wizard …………………………………………………….10-10
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10-10 Step 1. Select Floor Above
and Below Tab ………………………………………………..10-10 Step 2. Specify General Information
………………………………………………………….10-11
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Step 3. Specify Floor Names…………………………………………………………………….10-12 Step 4. Specify
Input and Static Points. ……………………………………………………..10-13
Using the Selective Signaling Wizard …………………………………………………………….10-14
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10-14 Step 1. Select Selective
Signaling Wizard Tab ……………………………………………10-14 Step 2. Set General Options
…………………………………………………………………….10-15 Step 3. Set Zone Names
………………………………………………………………………….10-16 Step 4. Link Initiating and Notification
Points ………………………………………………10-16
Using the Sounder/Relay Base Wizard…………………………………………………………..10-18
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10-18 Activate Base on Alarm
…………………………………………………………………………….10-19 Alert — Activate Base Prior to
Alarm……………………………………………………………10-20
Chapter 11. Programming TrueAlert Zones
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………..11-1
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11-2 TrueAlert Zone
Description …………………………………………………………………………11-2 TrueAlert Zone
Window………………………………………………………………………………11-2
Creating and Editing TrueAlert Zones………………………………………………………………11-3 Setting
TrueAlert Zone Properties………………………………………………………………..11-3 Using the Taglist to
Add Devices to the Zone ………………………………………………..11-3
Chapter 12. Port Vectoring
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………..12-1
Selecting Event Groups………………………………………………………………………………….12-2 Choosing Event
Groups to Route…………………………………………………………………12-2
Chapter 13. AMON Point Types
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………..13-1
Adding or Editing an AMON Point Type……………………………………………………………13-2
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13-2 Adding a Point Type
…………………………………………………………………………………..13-2
Chapter 14. Adding or Editing Network Information
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………..14-1
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14-2 Role of the Network
Programmer…………………………………………………………………14-2 Public Versus External Points
……………………………………………………………………..14-2 General Network Programming
Guidelines……………………………………………………14-2 4100U Programmer Network Tab
………………………………………………………………..14-3
Declaring Public Points ………………………………………………………………………………….14-4
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Procedure …………………………………………………………………………………………………14-4
Declaring External Points ……………………………………………………………………………….14-5 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………14-5
Editing Network Information ……………………………………………………………………………14-6 Gaining Access
to the Network Information …………………………………………………..14-6 Editing the Network Name
and Node Number ……………………………………………….14-6
Programming Network Alarm Silence ………………………………………………………………14-8 Introduction
………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14-8 Programming Central Network Silence
…………………………………………………………14-8 Distributed Network Silence
………………………………………………………………………..14-9
Programming Network System Reset …………………………………………………………….14-11 Central Network
Reset ……………………………………………………………………………..14-11 Distributed Network
Reset…………………………………………………………………………14-12
Chapter 15. Building and Downloading a Job
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………..15-1
Building a Job……………………………………………………………………………………………….15-2
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15-2 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………15-2
Overview — Downloading Files to the Panel ……………………………………………………..15-4
Downloadable Files ……………………………………………………………………………………15-4
Starting the Transfer Utility/Setting Communication Settings ………………………………15-6
Starting the Transfer Utility………………………………………………………………………….15-6 Setting Serial
Communication Parameter Settings …………………………………………15-6
Connecting the Service PC to the Panel…………………………………………………………..15-8
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15-8 Direct Connection to a
Panel……………………………………………………………………….15-8 Network Connection
…………………………………………………………………………………..15-9 Modem Connection to Remote Panel
…………………………………………………………15-10
Downloading Files ……………………………………………………………………………………….15-11
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15-11 Procedure — Downloading a
CFIG File ……………………………………………………….15-11 Procedure — Downloading Slave Exec Files
………………………………………………..15-12 Downloading Bootloader
Files……………………………………………………………………15-15
Chapter 16 . Suppression Release
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………..16-1
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16-2 General Capabilities
…………………………………………………………………………………..16-2 Applying
Applique………………………………………………………………………………………16-3
Setting Suppression Release Device and Point Types……………………………………….16-4 Device
and Point Types ……………………………………………………………………………..16-4
Using Suppression Release Wizard…………………………………………………………………16-6
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Step 1. Define Hazard Area ……………………………………………………………………….16-6 Step 2. Specify
Initial Data and Options……………………………………………………….16-7 Step 3. Specify Abort
Switch Operation ……………………………………………………….16-8 Set Timer Options
……………………………………………………………………………………..16-9 Step 5. Specify Hazard Area Points
…………………………………………………………..16-10 Deleting Hazard Area
……………………………………………………………………………….16-13 Editing Existing Hazard
Area……………………………………………………………………..16-13
Appendix A. Software Point Types
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………… A-1
Device Type and Point Types for IDNet/MAPNET……………………………………………… A-2
Device Type and Point Types for Hardwired Monitor, Signal, and AUX Relay………..
A-7
Device/Communication Channel Compatibility ………………………………………………….. A-9
Monitor Point Types …………………………………………………………………………………….. A-10 FIRE
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-10
WATER…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-10 HEAT
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-10
DUCT……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-11
FLAME……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-11
PULL………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-11
SMOKE…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-12 VSMOKE
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-12 CODEDIN
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-12 EMERG
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-13 SFIRE
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-13
VSFIRE…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-13 SPULL
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-14
VSPULL………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-14 GENMON
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-14 SGENMON
……………………………………………………………………………………………… A-15 FPUMP
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-15
SFPUMP…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-15 ABORT
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-16 S2STAGE
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-16 SO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-16
SC………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-17 WSO
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-17 WSC
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-17 GVMON
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-18
SUPERV…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-18 LATSUPV
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-18 UTILITY
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-18
TROUBLE……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-19 DAMPER
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-19 TDAMPER
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-19 MPRI2 (ARMED)
……………………………………………………………………………………… A-20 MPRI2 (DISARMED)
………………………………………………………………………………… A-20 SMALARM (ARMED)
……………………………………………………………………………….. A-20 SMALARM (DISARMED)
………………………………………………………………………….. A-21 SMDOOR (ARMED)
………………………………………………………………………………… A-21 SMDOOR (DISARMED
…………………………………………………………………………….. A-21 SMWIND (ARMED)
…………………………………………………………………………………. A-22 SMWIND (DISARMED)
…………………………………………………………………………….. A-22
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SMBREAK (ARMED) ………………………………………………………………………………. A-22 SMBREAK (DISARMED)
………………………………………………………………………….. A-23 SMMOT
(ARMED)……………………………………………………………………………………. A-23 SMMOT
(DISARMED)………………………………………………………………………………. A-23 SPRI2
(ARMED)………………………………………………………………………………………. A-24 SPRI2
(DISARMED)…………………………………………………………………………………. A-24 SSALARM (ARMED)
………………………………………………………………………………… A-25 SSALARM (DISARMED)
…………………………………………………………………………… A-25 SSDOOR (ARMED)
…………………………………………………………………………………. A-25 SSDOOR (DISARMED)
……………………………………………………………………………. A-26 SSWIND
(ARMED)…………………………………………………………………………………… A-26 SSWIND
(DISARMED)……………………………………………………………………………… A-26 SSWIND
(ARMED)…………………………………………………………………………………… A-27 SSWIND
(DISARMED)……………………………………………………………………………… A-27 SSBREAK (ARMED)
………………………………………………………………………………… A-27 SSBREAK (DISARMED)
…………………………………………………………………………… A-28 SSMOT (ARMED)
……………………………………………………………………………………. A-28 SSMOT (DISARMED)
………………………………………………………………………………. A-28
STYLEC………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-29 SDUCT
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-30 GENPRI2 (ARMED)
…………………………………………………………………………………. A-30 GENPRI2 (DISARMED)
……………………………………………………………………………. A-30 GENFS
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-31 S3SMOKE
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-31 SUTIL
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-31
Signal Point Types ………………………………………………………………………………………. A-32 SIGNAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-32
RELAY……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-32 SSIGNAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-32
RSIGNAL………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-33 TSIGNAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-33 BSIGNAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-33
CODED…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-34 SVISUAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-34 RVISUAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-34 SWATER
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-35 RWATER
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-35
SUPERV…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-36 PRIMARY
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-36 ALTERN
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-37 AHUR
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-37 AHUO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-37
AHUF……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-38
CPRESS…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-38 CEXHAUS
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-38
CDAMPER………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-39 DRESET
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-39 DHOLDER
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-39
PHONE…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-40 RMPHONE
……………………………………………………………………………………………… A-40
SHAFT……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-40
AUXPWR………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-41
AUX Relay Point Types………………………………………………………………………………… A-42
RELAY……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-42 PRIMARY
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-42 ALTERN
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-42 AHUR
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-42
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AHUO …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-42
AHUF……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-43
CODED…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-43
CPRESS…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-43 CEXHAUS
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-43
CDAMPER………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-44 SRELAY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-44 RRELAY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-44
TRELAY………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-44 BRELAY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-45 DRESET
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-45 DHOLDER
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-45 SWATER
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-45 RWATER
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-46
SUPERV…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-46 SVISUAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-46 RVISUAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-46 SSIGNAL
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-47
RSIGNAL………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-47
SHAFT……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-47
AUXPWR………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-47
Feedback Point Types………………………………………………………………………………….. A-48 DAMPER
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-48
AHUMON………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-48 PRESSUR
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-48
EXHAUST……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-48 ONOFF
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-48
24 Point I/O Point Types ………………………………………………………………………………. A-49 UTILITY
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-49
TROUBLE……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-49
USWITCH……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-49
OSWITCH……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-50 SSWITCH
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-50 TSWITCH
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-51 TDAMPER
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-51
AHUMON………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-51 PRESSUR
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-52
EXHAUST……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-52 ONOFF
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-52 OFFON
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-53 EP
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-53 DAMPER
………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-53
LAMP……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-54 PIEZO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-54
RELAY……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-54 PRIMARY
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-55 ALTERN
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-55 AHUR
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-55 AHUO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-56
AHUF……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-56
CPRESS…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-56 CEXHAUS
………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-57
CDAMPER………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-57 SRELAY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-57 RRELAY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-58
TRELAY………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-58 BRELAY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-58
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SHAFT……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-59
DIGITAL PSEUDO POINT TYPES ………………………………………………………………… A-60 UTILITY
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-60 FIRE
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-60
TROUBLE……………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-60 SUPERVIS
……………………………………………………………………………………………… A-60
PRI2……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-60
ANALOG PSEUDO POINT TYPES ……………………………………………………………….. A-61 TIMER
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-61
COUNTER………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-61
ANALOG…………………………………………………………………………………………………. A-61
LIST PSEUDO POINT TYPES………………………………………………………………………. A-62 LIST
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. A-62
Appendix B. LED/Switch Modes
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. B-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………… B-1
Switch Modes ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. B-2
LED Modes…………………………………………………………………………………………………… B-6
High-Level Switch / LED Modes………………………………………………………………………. B-8
Appendix C. UL Programming Requirements (Canadian)
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. C-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………… C-1
Common Earth Fault Ground Indicator …………………………………………………………….. C-2
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………… C-2 Step 1. Open CPU Card
Properties Dialog …………………………………………………… C-2 Step 2. Program the LED
…………………………………………………………………………… C-3
Audio Two Stage Timer Programming ……………………………………………………………… C-4
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. C-4 Step 1. Initialize
Timer……………………………………………………………………………….. C-4 Step 2. Program Two Stage Timer
Running LED ………………………………………….. C-5 Step 3. Program Two Stage Timer Cancel
Switch…………………………………………. C-5 Step 3. Program Two Stage Timer Cancel LED
……………………………………………. C-6
Simultaneous Alarm Display …………………………………………………………………………… C-7
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………… C-7 Creating Annunciation Zone
Lists ………………………………………………………………… C-7 Programming the Address and Mode for Each
LED ……………………………………….. C-8 Programming a Lamp Test Switch
……………………………………………………………….. C-9
Setting Alarm Verification Timer to Canadian Operation …………………………………… C-10
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………… C-10 Procedure
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. C-10
Setting Alarm Silence/Reset Inhibit Timer……………………………………………………….. C-11
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………. C-11 Enabling Alarm
Reset/Inhibit Timer…………………………………………………………….. C-11 Programming the Alarm
Silence/Reset Inhibit LED ………………………………………. C-11
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Enabling Low Battery Cutout Option for SPS ………………………………………………….. C-13
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………. C-13 Enabling Low Battery
Cutout……………………………………………………………………… C-13
Alarm Cutout Timer ……………………………………………………………………………………… C-14
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………. C-14 Enabling Alarm Cutout
Timer …………………………………………………………………….. C-14
Appendix D. UL Programming Requirements (United States)
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. D-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………… D-1 Setting Alarm Verification to US
Operation ……………………………………………………….. D-2
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. D-2 Procedure
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. D-2 Non-Steady Visual Evacuation System
Option ………………………………………………….. D-3
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. D-3
Appendix E. Pseudo Points
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. E-1 In this Chapter
…………………………………………………………………………………………… E-1 Digital Pseudo Points
…………………………………………………………………………………….. E-2 Analog Pseudo Points
………………………………………………………………………………….. E-11 List Pseudo
Points……………………………………………………………………………………….. E-16
Index……………………………………………………………………………………….. IN-1
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How to Use this Publication
Introduction
General Conventions
Before you start using the 4100 Fire Alarm PC Programmer Programming Manual, it’s important to understand the typographic conventions used in this publication.
The following conventions are used in this publication to identify special names or text.
Convention
Meaning
Bold type
Indicates words or characters that you type or selections that you must make. Unless it is specifically noted, you can type the text in lowercase or uppercase characters. For example, cd access means that you type the lowercase letters “cd” followed by a space and the lowercase word “access.”
Italic type
Indicates information that the user must supply, such as filenames. For
example, cd directory_name means that you type the letters “cd” followed by a
space and a directory name.
Indicates important terms or titles of publications.
“Text in quotes”
Indicates the title of a chapter or section of the manual, such as “How to Use This Publication.”
·
Bulleted lists
Provides you with information. They are also used to indicate alternatives in numbered procedural steps.
1. Numbered lists Indicates procedures that you must carry out sequentially.
Keyboard Conventions
The following conventions are used to describe keys and key combinations.
Convention SHIFT
CTRL+ALT+DEL
ALT,F,P Arrow keys
Meaning
Key names appear in bold type and in capital letters and are referred to by
their names only, without the word “key.” For example, “press SHIFT” means
press the key labeled “Shift.”
A plus sign (+) between two key names means that you hold down the first key
while pressing the second key. For example, “press SHIFT+F1” means hold down
the SHIFT key while pressing the F1 key. If the key sequence includes three or
more key names, hold down all of the keys except for the last one, and then
press and release the last key. For example, “press CTRL+ALT+DELETE” means
hold down the CTRL and ALT keys, and then press the DELETE key.
A comma between key names means that you press and release the first key, and
then press and release the second key, and so on. For example, “press ALT, F,
P” means press ALT and release it, press F and release it, then press P and
release it.
Arrow keys refers to the UP ARROW (), DOWN ARROW (), LEFT ARROW (), and RIGHT
ARROW () keys.
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Using the Mouse
The following table lists four common terms related to mouse operation that
you should know. Use the left mouse button for all actions unless instructed
otherwise.
Note: When using the mouse button to point, click, or drag, keep the mouse
steady; otherwise, you may select the wrong item.
Term Point Click Double-click
Drag
Function
Move the mouse until the tip of the mouse pointer rests on the screen object
or area that you wish to select.
Point to the item you want to select, then press and immediately release the
mouse button.
Point to the item you want to select, then press and immediately release the
mouse button twice in rapid succession.
Point to the item you want to move, then press and hold down the mouse button
while you move the mouse to the desired location. Once you have moved the
mouse pointer to the position you want, release the mouse button.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction In this Chapter
This chapter provides an overview of the process required to program a 4100U job and introduces you to the general features of the 4100U PC Programmer application, which is the Windows-based application used to program a 4100U FACP.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Programming Overview Interface Overview
Topic
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Programming Overview
Typical Programming Process
This manual describes the general process used to program a new 4100U job or
edit an existing 4100U job. A job refers to the file containing all of the
panel’s programming information. A job can be either a standalone job, meaning
the panel (which may consist of multiple back boxes) contains only a single
CPU, or a network job which contains the programming information for
multiple panels (i.e., multiple CPUs) linked to one and other via a Simplex
4120 fire network.
The job programming process typically falls into one of the three categories
outlined in Figure 11. This figure also identifies the general process
required to program each type of job.
New, Standalone, Non-Network
Job
Create New Job with 4100 Programmer
Import OASYS File
Edit Initial Hardware Definitions
Custom Control Required?
TrueAlert NAC Programming
Required?
New or Existing Network
Job
Create or Open
Network Using
Network Programmer
Open Exising Job or Create
New Job Using
Network Programmer
4100 Programmer Automatically
Launches
Import OASYS File If New
Job
Edit as Necessary
Port Vectoring Required?
Exisiting, Standalone, Non-Network
Job
Upload Job or Open Archived Job with 4100 Programmer
Edit as Necessary
Analog Monitor Point Types Required?
Edit Custom Labels?
Build, Download, and
Archive Job
Figure 1-1. Programming Process Overview
As shown in the figure above, each of the three job types requires a slightly
different process at the beginning and a similar process towards the end. Keep
the following tips in mind when programming a job.
· New (Standalone or Network) Jobs. Whenever possible, use the OASYS transfer
database file to import the hardware definitions and module placement
information for the job. Doing this limits the amount of programming required
to specify job-specific hardware.
· Network Jobs. Refer to Simplex publication 579-166 for information on using
the network programmer to do the following:
– Create or open an existing network. – Open an existing job or create a new
job. Once the network is created or opened, you
must create or edit a job for each panel on the network. The network
programmer automatically launches the PC Programmer, where each panel’s job
can be created or edited. After these tasks are complete, follow the
procedures in this manual to edit and program the job for each panel on the
network.
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Typical Programming Process, (continued)
· Existing Jobs. Whenever possible, always use an archived or backed up version of the job as the starting point for editing the job. This helps assure the version of the job currently executing on the panel and the job loaded on the programmer are the same. If necessary, the job file for an installed panel can be uploaded to the PC from the panel.
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Interface Overview
Introduction
The 4100U Programmer application provides a graphical interface for
programming a 4100U job. This application contains the following major
components.
· Tabs are used throughout the programmer. Two types of tabs are used:
– Major Tabs. The major tabs run along the top of the screen, just below the
row of icons, and are always present. Clicking on a major tab gains access to
a window that allows you to program a specific component or feature of the
job. When viewed from left to right, these tabs identify the programming
sequence used to create a 4100U job. It is strongly recommended that a left to
right pattern be used when programming a new job. Refer to “Tabs” later in
this section for specific information on each tab.
– Minor Sub Tabs. Some of the major tabs, such as the Panel Tab shown in
Figure 1-2, have a set of minor tabs associated with them. Minor tabs are used
to break down the major tab into specific programming areas, and only appear
when the associated major tab is selected.
· Icons allow you to quickly perform routine tasks such as printing, saving
a job, etc. Refer to “Icons” below for a quick reference of each icon’s
function.
· Menus contain groups of similar choices. All menu choices have a counterpart
on the icon bar.
· Task Checklists, shown on the left side of the figure below, provide a means
of tracking progress through the programming process. Each major programming
task can be expanded to view its subtasks. As you complete each subtask, use
its checkbox to indicate that it is complete. The programmer divides tasks
into two major groups mandatory and optional allowing you to easily
determine whether all of the basic programming tasks have been completed for a
given job.
You can configure the programmer to prompt you when you exit a programming tab
with an incomplete (unchecked) task checkbox. Reminders can be programmed to
appear during the programming session or only at build time. Use the Edit
Menu, Preferences option to enable or disable reminder messages.
Display of the checklist can be toggled on and off using either the X control
on the top right of the checklist, or by clicking on the View menu and
selecting Checklist, or by pressing the F10 function key.
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Introduction, (continued)
Menus Icons
Major Tabs, correspond to major programming tasks
When viewed from left to right, these tabs identify the sequence used to
create a job (i.e., open the Panel Tab and define its information, then open
the Hardware Tab, etc.)
Minor Subtabs (In this case, they apply to the Panel Tab)
Figure 1-2. Main Programming Screen with Panel Tab Selected
Tabs
Each of the major tabs running along the top of the programmer contains a
group of related programming functions.
· Panel Tab. Five subtabs appear along the bottom of the screen when the Panel
tab is selected. These subtabs allow you to do the following: – Identify the
panel’s general information (branch, panel, customer information, etc.) –
Enable system options — which are common programming tasks, such as choosing
whether door relays drop on AC power failure. These options are typically
check boxes or list boxes that allow you to choose how a common task is
performed. Chapter 4 discusses system options.
– Restrict access to specific panel functions by associating the function with
a passcode. – Specify the CPU card’s serial number.
· The Hardware Tab uses a two dimensional work area in which icons represent
the customer-specific components of the fire alarm system. Available icons
include units (which represent locations in the building), boxes, and cards.
Chapter 5 discusses Adding and Editing the system’s hardware components.
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Tabs, (continued) Icons
· Point Tab. This tab allows you to specify the custom label and point type
for each point in the system. Points are the discrete components of the
system, such as pull stations, NACs, and relays. Programming a point consists
of defining its hardware device type, which identifies the specific type of
equipment being programmed, and its software point type, which defines the way
in which the system responds to a change in the point’s electrical state.
Every point in the system also includes a custom label field. These fields are
typically specified in conjunction with the building’s maintenance personnel
and the local fire department. The Point Tab allows the system’s points to be
sorted, filtered and searched in a range of ways, allowing you to quickly
locate specific points.
· List Tab. Lists have a variety of uses within the 4100U system. The
programmer automatically creates System Lists. These lists define the default
operation of the system, allowing groups of devices to be controlled in a
specific manner following a specific system event. Points are assigned to
specific system lists based on the point type assigned to the point. User
Defined Lists allow custom operation of the system, using either Custom
Control equations or by associating the list with a switch or LED (e.g., if a
point within the userdefined list goes “On”, illuminate a specific LED to
indicate a specific condition has occurred).
· Custom Control Tab. New “wizard-style” dialogs have been added to Custom
Control. These wizards step you through the process of creating custom control
equations, which allow you to customize the operation of the system.
· TrueAlert Zone Tab. TrueAlert NACs are not hardwired to the 4100U, but
instead are connected via a 4009T TrueAlert communication channel to the
system. This tab allows you to specify which remote devices comprise which
TrueAlert zones.
· Port Vectoring Tab. This tab allows you to specify which of the system’s
events are routed to the service modem or to an RS-232 card.
· AMON Point Type Tab. Use this tab to configure the system’s Analog Monitor
ZAMs.
· Network Point Tab. Use this tab to declare the panel’s public points and to
identify which external points are to annunciate their status on the panel. A
public point is a point connected to this panel that you want to be visible to
other nodes on the network. In other words, when the status of the point
changes, you want it to annunciate its status on the other node. An external
point is a point on another node. Declaring it to be an external point allows
its status to be annunciated on this panel.
The icon bar contains a set of icons that allow you to quickly perform basic
tasks, such as creating a new job or building a job. Figure 1-3 shows the
location of the icon bar and identifies the function of each icon.
Figure 1-3. Icon Bar
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Chapter 2 Installing the PC Programmer
Introduction In this Chapter
This chapter describes installing the PC Programmer application.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
System Requirements Attaching the Software key Installing the Programmer
Topic
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System Requirements
System Requirements
Other Required Components
The PC on which the programmer is to be installed must meet the following
minimum hardware requirements.
· IBM compatible PC, 300 MHz Pentium processor · Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT operating system · 64 MB RAM MINIMUM for Windows 95 or Windows 98 ·
128 MB RAM MINIMUM for Windows NT · 1 3 ½” floppy drive for job archives and
backups · 1 CD-ROM drive for program installation · 1 serial port & cable for
communication with the 4100U · 1 parallel port for the software key · Network
card (for certain operations)
· A 740-989 software key. (See Field Service Bulletin FSB-549 for the ordering
procedure) · 741-213 CD-ROM, containing 4100U Programmer software
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Attaching the Software key
Overview Installation
The software key (740-989) controls access to the 4100U programmer. When the
panel programmer application is started, the software reads the parallel port
on the PC looking for a software key before the main programming window is
displayed. If a key is not detected, a message box is displayed noting there
is a missing key and the panel programmer application terminates.
Use the following procedure to install the key.
1. Turn OFF power to your computer. 2. Remove your printer cable from your
parallel port (if installed). Connect the software key to
your parallel port and reconnect your printer cable to the software key. (See
Figure 2-1.) 3. Turn ON power to your computer.
LAPTOP COMPUTER (REAR VIEW)
PARALLEL PORT LPT1 740-989 SOFTWARE KEY
PRINTER CABLE
Figure 2-1. Software Key Installation
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Installing the Programmer
Introduction
Installation Procedure
The 4100U PC Programmer is typically installed from one of two sources: ·
Distribution CD containing the programmer application software. · Simplex FTP
site. Contact Simplex Service Support for information on the FTP site’s IP
address and directions for downloading the programmer’s executable file.
1. Double click on the 4100 Programmer icon to launch the PC Programmer’s
installation script. The screen shown in Figure 2-2 appears.
Figure 2-2. Initial Installation Screen
2. Click Next to continue the installation. The screen shown in Figure 2-3
appears, prompting you to specify the destination folder to which the
programmer files should be installed.
Figure 2-3. Destination Directory Dialog 3. Click the Next button to accept
the default destination. Otherwise, click the Browse button,
select the directory to which software should be installed, and then click on
the Next button. In most cases, it is suggested that use the default directory
location.
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Installation Procedure, (continued)
4. The next screen, shown in Figure 2-4, prompts you for the name of the folder in which the programmer’s startup icon should be stored. It is recommended that you choose the default folder Simplex. When the correct entry is specified, click Next to continue.
Figure 2-4. Select Folder A series of progress indicators appear, displaying
the progress of the file copy operations. The next prompt, shown in Figure
2-5, directs you to restart your computer.
5. Click Finish.
Figure 2-5. Reboot System Prompt
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Introduction In this Chapter
This chapter discusses the basic operations such as starting the application, uploading a job from an existing panel, creating a new job, etc. related to using the programmer.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic Starting the Programmer Creating a New Job Opening an Existing Job Entering the Panel CPU Serial Number Saving a Job Uploading a CFIG or Log File from the Panel Archiving, Backing Up, and Restoring Jobs Converting a Pre- Revision 10 Job to Revision 10
See Page # 3-2 3-3 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-10 3-14 3-17
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Starting the Programmer
Procedure
1. Click the Start button. Move the pointer to the Programs option. When the
list of choices appears, move the pointer to the Simplex option and click on
4100U Programmer.
A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 3-1 appears. At this point, you
need to either create a new job or open an existing job. Refer to either
“Creating a New Job” or “Opening an Existing Job” later in this chapter for
specific information on doing this.
Figure 3-1. Initial Programmer Screen
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Creating a New Job
Starting the New Job Wizard
The New Job Wizard guides you through the steps required to create a new 4100U job. Prompts within the wizard allow you to specify where the initial job information is coming from and the job name and directory path.
You can start the new job wizard in one of two ways:
· Click on the File menu and select the New option.
· Move the cursor to the toolbar at the top of the programmer and select the
icon.
In both cases, the New Job wizard, shown in Figure 3-2, appears. The first screen prompts you to choose whether the job is being created from scratch or whether it is being imported from an OASYS transfer file. Refer to “Creating a New Job from Scratch” or “Importing an OASYS Transfer File” below for specific information.
Figure 3-2. New Job Wizard
Creating a New Job From Scratch
1. Select the button labeled Create New Job from Scratch, located on the first screen of the New Job Wizard and click on the Next button. A dialog similar to the one shown in Figure 3-3 appears.
Figure 3-3. Create New Job Dialog
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Creating a New Job, Continued
Creating a New Job From Scratch, (continued)
2. Click on the Type drop down list box. Two selections appear, each of which
corresponds to a specific type of 4100U panel.
· 4100U. Specifies the panel is a 4100U (networked or standalone). · NDU.
Specifies the panel is a Network Display Unit.
3. Enter the job number in the Number field. The 4100U job naming convention is a five-field, eight-digit code, consisting of the following fields. (A file number is assigned to every job at order entry. In most cases, this number should be taken from the electronic project folder.)
· Year. This is a two-digit field. Use the last two digits of the current year
to indicate the year in which the job was programmed.
· Month. This is a single character field. Use the numbers and letters shown
in the example below to indicate the month in which the job was programmed.
· File Type. This field is a single letter, used to indicate the panel type.
There is currently only a single supported type.
· Number. This is a three-digit field used to track how many of a specific job
type have been programmed during the month. For example, if the File type is
4100U, enter the number of 4100U jobs programmed during the month.
· Job Version. Use letters to indicate the version of the job. Increment the
letter when changes are made to the job.
Example. The diagram shown in Figure 3-4 describes the format.
YEAR MONTH FILE TYPE
NUMBER
JOB VERSION
1 = Jan 2 = Feb 3 = Mar 4 = Apr 5 = May 6 = Jun 7 = Jul 8 = Aug 9 = Sep A = Oct B = Nov C = Dec
U = 4100U
00
5
U
001
A
Figure 3-4. Job Naming Convention
4. In the Path field of the Create New Job dialog (refer back to Figure 3-2), specify the directory path to which the job file should be stored. The default directory for a standalone panel is 4100UJOBS. (Network jobs default to NETJOBSNETWORK/NETNAME, where NETWORK represents the job’s directory and NETNAME is the name of the network job.) If necessary, use the folder icon to the right of the text entry field to specify an alternative directory or drive.
5. Click Finish.
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Creating a New Job, Continued
Importing an OASYS Transfer File
Simplex sales personnel use a Windows application named OASYS to generate a
quote for the fire alarm system. OASYS has the capability of exporting a
transfer database file containing the panel’s hardware information and module
placement locations. This file is typically passed from the salesperson to the
person responsible for programming the job via email or network transfer.
1. Select the button labeled Import from Transfer File. (Refer back to Figure
3-2 for the location of this button.
2. Click on the folder to the right of the field labeled Order Number. A
standard windows dialog appears, allowing you to search for .OAT (OASYS
transfer) files. The default location for these files is …/4100UJOBS
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Opening an Existing Job
Guidelines Procedure
By default, previously programmed jobs are stored in either the 4100UJOBS or
the NETJOBSNETWORK directory (where NETWORK represents the directory in which
the network job is stored). Use the procedure described in this section to
open a previously saved job stored on your PC.
Note: You should only do this if you are sure that the job on the PC is
exactly the same as the programming (CFIG) currently in use on the panel.
1. Open the 4100UJOBS folder by doing either of the following:
· Move the cursor to the toolbar at the top of the programmer and select the
icon.
· Click on the File menu and select Open.
In both cases, a window similar to the following appears.
Figure 3-5. Open Job Window 2. Open the folder containing the job that
corresponds to the panel you are currently
programming.
3. Select the job name and click on the Open button. One of the following
occurs, depending on whether the job has been previously archived.
· Non-Archived Jobs. A series of messages appear, indicating that the
programmer is loading the job and updating links. The main PC Programmer
screen follows these messages.
· Archived Jobs. A prompt appears, indicating that the job has been previously
archived and changes will be saved to a new revision of the job. Click OK to
continue. The next screen displays the main PC Programmer screen.
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Entering the Panel CPU Serial Number
Entering the Panel CPU Serial Number
The panel CPU serial number must be entered before the job can be downloaded
to the panel.
Note: If you do not know the panel CPU serial number, apply power to the panel
and observe the initial screens that appear on the display. Record the CPU
Serial Number that appears.
To enter the panel CPU serial number, do the following:
1. Click on the Panel tab at the top of the programmer. 2. Click on the
Features tab at the bottom of the programmer.
A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 3-6 appears.
CPU Serial Number Field
Figure 3-6. Enabling System Features Screen
3. Click on the Runtime Enable Edit button. Enter the serial number of the
panel CPU in the text entry field located beneath the button, and then click
on Update Access Codes.
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Saving a Job
Save Option
When programming a large job, it is recommended that you periodically save the job to avoid losing changes should problems occur.
You can gain access to the Save option in one of two ways.
· Click on the File menu and select Save.
· Click on the
icon on the programmer’s toolbar.
The Revision History window, shown in Figure 3-7, appears. Enter information in the window’s fields, as follows:
· Name. Name of the person editing the job. · Enter Modifications. Type a
specific description of the changes that you have made. For
example, “Updated the custom labels of points M1-1 through M1-5, per customer
request.”
Figure 3-7. Revision History Window
Using the Save As Option
The Save As option allows you to save a copy of the currently open job under a
different filename. This is useful in the following situations.
· To create a “test job” that allows you to test the impact of changes to the
panel’s job (new custom control equations, newly enabled system options, etc).
· If a new job is almost exactly the same as an existing job.
1. Click the File menu and choose Save As. A cascade menu appears to the
right, containing the Copy and Rename choices. Click on the appropriate
choice, using the following guidelines. A dialog similar to the one shown in
Figure 3-8 appears.
· Copy saves a copy of the currently open job, using the name you specify, in
a new directory that uses the same name as the job.
· Rename changes the name of the open job to the name you specify, creates a
new directory with that name, and deletes the original job from its directory.
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Saving a Job, Continued
Using the Save As Option, (continued)
Figure 3-8. Save As Dialog 2. Enter the new name in the Job Name field. If the
job is a network job, use the drop down list
box to select the node number of the job.
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Uploading a CFIG or Log File from the Panel
Overview
This section describes uploading a CFIG (which is the built, binary version of
the job used by the panel) or a history log file from a 4100U FACP to the PC
on which the programmer is installed.
In cases where an archived job file is not available, uploading a CFIG allows
the job currently executing on the panel to be uploaded to the PC for editing.
Note that once the CFIG is uploaded to the PC, it must be “unbuilt” by the
programmer to convert the CFIG file to an .SDB file (which is the format that
can be edited by the programmer).
Follow the steps outlined in the following sections to link the PC to the
panel, upload the CFIG or history file, and unbuild the CFIG to create an .SDB
file.
Step 1. Starting the Transfer Utility
The 4100U File Transfer utility, shown in Figure 3-9, can be started from
within the 4100U Programmer or from the Windows Start menu. To do either of
these, follow these steps.
· From within the Programmer. If the programmer is already running and a job
is loaded, click on the Transfer menu, located along the menu bar at the top
of the programmer window. When the options appear, click on Transfer.
· From the Start Menu. Click the Start button. Move the pointer to the
Programs option. When the list of choices appears, move the pointer to the
Simplex option and click on the option containing the programmer. A list of
options appears. Click on File Transfer.
In both cases, the File Transfer Utility appears.
Figure 3-9. File Transfer Utility
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Step 2. Set Serial Communication Parameter Settings
The serial communication parameters allow you to set the port, baud rate,
parity, and stop bits used by the PC when communicating with the panel. In
most cases (see note below), it is recommended that you use the default
settings for these parameters.
Note: If you connect the serial cable (733-794) to a port other than COM1,
make sure to open the Port Settings dialog and change the default (COM1) to
the port being used.
1. In the File Transfer utility screen, click on the Settings button. A
window similar to the following appears. This window allows you to specify the
settings for the serial communication parameters used by the PC.
Step 3. Connect Serial Cable between PC and Panel
2. Change the settings as required and click OK to close the Port Settings
window.
Connect a 733-794 serial cable between a free serial port on the service PC
and the service port of the 4100U FACP.
1. Locate the PC within 6 feet of the 4100U FACP and connect the 9-pin serial
interface connector to a free serial port (typically COM1) on the PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the service port on the 4100U FACP.
The service port is located on the front panel of the 4100U, to the left of
the operator interface. Make sure that the red stripe is aligned to the left
as you connect the cable.
Figure 3-10. Connecting Serial Cable
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Step 4. Start Upload at PC
1. In the File Transfer window, select the following radio button and check
box options. · Upload radio button (not the rectangular button labeled Upload
on the right side of the window) · Master CPU Service Port radio button · CFIG
or Panel Logs radio button, depending on whether you want to upload the CFIG
or the panel logs · Swap CFIG and Restart after Download checkboxes
2. Do one of the following depending on whether the directory into which you
want to upload the files already exists.
· If the destination directory exists, enter the drive, directory path, and
file name to which the CFIG or log files are to be saved. If you are uploading
a CFIG, make sure to specify an extension of .cfg4100.
· If the destination directory does not exist, first click the Browse button. When the dialog appears (see figure below), open the 4100UJOBS folder. Next, click on the New Folder icon and specify the name of the directory you want to create. Close the Browse dialog and then enter the drive, the new directory path, and file name to which the CFIG or log files are to be saved, as shown in the file name example above.
Figure 3-11. Locating File 3. Click the rectangular Upload button on the right
side of the File Transfer Utility window. 4. Another prompt appears, click the
Start button to continue the upload.
A message indicating the upload is complete appears when the file transfer is
complete. 5. Click OK to continue.
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Step 5. Unbuild the CFIG File to Create a .SDB File
The uploaded file is stored as a .CFG file (a built, binary file). Before you
can make changes to the file with the programmer, you must use the Build
Utility to unbuild the .CFG file and create an .SDB file, which is the working
file used by the programmer.
Note: The version of the programmer used to unbuild the .CFG file must be the
same as the version of the programmer used to build the job.) To do this,
start the standalone version of the Build Utility, as described below.
Note: Do not start the Build Utility from within the programmer. You must
start the standalone version of the utility as described below.
1. Click the Start button. 2. Move the pointer to the Programs option. 3.
Move the pointer to the Simplex option and then move the pointer to the option
containing
the 4100U Programmer applications. (In the example shown below, this is 4100U
Ver 10.00.34.) A list of options appears. 4. Click on Job Builder.
A dialog similar to the one shown in Figure 3-12 appears.
Figure 3-12. Opening the CFIG File
5. Open the folder into which the uploaded CFIG file was stored. Highlight
the name of the CFIG file and then click the Open button. The programmer
unbuilds the CFIG file and stores the resulting .SDB file (which can be opened
and edited by the programmer) in the currently open folder.
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Archiving, Backing Up, and Restoring Jobs
Introduction Archiving a Job
This section discusses the programmer’s file management tools Archive,
Backup, and Restore. Refer to the appropriate section below for additional
information.
Always backup and archive a job following editing and successful download.
Doing this allows you to return to a known state should critical problems
occur with an edited job file.
The Archive Utility creates a compressed, permanent copy of a job, marks the
job as read only, and saves it to the drive you specify (for example, floppy,
networked drive, hard drive, removable drive). This copy can be restored at a
later date, using the Restore command, which is described below.
Follow branch procedures for submitting the archive file to the central server
on which the files are stored.
To archive a job, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the job has been saved before archiving. 2. Click on the File
menu and select the Archive option.
A dialog similar to the following appears.
Figure 3-13. Archive Dialog 3. Click the Save In drop down list to select a
destination drive and folder. By default, the
Archive Utility uses the name of the job for the archive directory and file
name. 4. Click on the Archive button. A progress meter appears, showing the
progress of the archive operation. When this bar disappears, the archive
operation is complete.
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Backing Up a Job
Backup creates a compressed version of the job and stores it as a
read/writable version of the job on either a removable storage medium or a
remote disk. Follow these steps to backup a job. 1. Click on the File menu and
select the Backup option.
A dialog similar to the one shown in Figure 3-14 appears: 2. Select the
destination directory and drive. 3. Click on the Backup button.
Figure 3-14. Backup Dialog
Restoring a Backed Up or Archived Job
Restore allows previously backed up or archived jobs to be retrieved for
subsequent viewing or editing. To restore a backed up or archived job, follow
these steps: 1. Click on the File menu and select the Restore option.
A dialog, similar to the one shown in Figure 3-15, appears.
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Restoring a Backed Up or Archived Job, (continued)
Figure 3-15. Restore Dialog 2. Select the drive and directory containing the
Backup or Archive files. 3. Click on the Files of Type list box and choose the
file type (archive or backup). In the list of
files that appears, choose the file to restore and click on the Continue
button. Archived files are listed with an SDA4100U file extension, and Backup
files are listed with an SDC4100U file extension. A dialog similar to the
following appears, prompting you to specify the hard drive (typically C:) to
which the file should be restored. (Make sure to specify only the hard drive
here. The Restore Utility restores the job to the directory from which it was
originally backed up or archived.)
4. Select the drive and directory to which the file should be restored and
click Restore. Note: If a file by the same name exists in the target
directory, a prompt appears asking if you want to overwrite the file.
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Converting a Pre-Revision 10 Job to Revision 10
Guidelines Converting a Job
This section describes converting an existing 4100 job to a Revision 10 4100U
job. Adhere to the following guidelines before beginning the conversion.
· Make a backup of the original job or network job before any changes are
made. Refer to the previous section in this chapter for information on doing
this.
· If the revision level of the system software is lower than Revision 9, the
job must first be loaded, built, and verified at each revision up to and
including Revision 9.
· If you are converting a network job, the job must be converted and saved in
the current network directory to remain part of the network.
· If possible, obtain a default configuration report print out of the existing
Rev. 9 job configuration.
1. Click the Start button. Move the pointer to the Programs option. When the
list of choices appears, move the pointer to the Simplex option and click on
the option containing the programmer. A list of options appears. Click on
Converter. A screen similar to the following appears.
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Converting a Job, (continued)
2. Click on the Load DBF button. Use the standard Windows dialog that appears
to locate the .DBF file you want to convert. Click Open in the Windows dialog
to load the .DBF file.
A series of messages appear in the Convert Utility window, followed by a
prompt that asks you if you want to start the translation.
Reviewing and Verifying the Job
3. Click Yes to start the translation of the job.
Important Note: The translation process can take several minutes to complete.
At times, the process may appear to be stalled and the amount of time required
to convert a job depends on the size of the job. Do NOT press the Abort key.
This could cause the file to become corrupt.
When the translation is complete, “Translation Complete” appears at the bottom
of the window.
4. The old JOBNAME.DBF file is converted to JOBNAME.SDB4100U and is stored in
the c:4100JOBSJOB_DIRECTORY folder. This file must be moved to the
c:4100UJOBSJOB_DIRECTORY folder. Note that this JOB_DIRECTORY will not exist
and you need to use standards Windows tools to create the directory.
5. Open the translated job (new .SDB4100 file) within the 4100 Programmer.
Review and verify the job to ensure that all hardware and system functions
converted properly, as follows:
1. Take a physical inventory of the job.
· Boxes. Record location information for each box, as well as the number of
bays associated with each box.
· Cards. Record the card type and physical location (box, bay, and slot) for
each card. The slot information is critical, as the DOS programmer does not
reference slot information whereas the Windows programmer does.
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Reviewing and Verifying the Job, (continued)
2. Open the Hardware tab and expand all boxes so that the card level
information is visible. (Information on using the Hardware Tab is contained in
Chapter X of this manual. ) Be aware of the following in the hardware tab.
· The system assumes each box in the converted job is a 3-bay (6 unit) box. To
change a box type, right click on the box and choose Properties. Click on the
Type drop down list box and choose the correct box type.
· Additional boxes may be added to the job configuration when no box
physically exists. You will need to delete these extra boxes after moving
cards from them. To delete an extra box, right click on the box and choose
Delete.
· Cards should be added to the proper box, bay, and slot by clicking and
dragging the card to the proper location. In some cases, the card’s slot
information will need to be changed before moving the card to its new
location.
· All cards should be allowed to be located to the correct slot location.
3. Verify all programming. Make sure to review the job configuration
thoroughly for program errors and deletions. Key areas to focus on include:
· System Modules. Verify all modules converted properly and are present in the
new configuration. There should be no deletions. Verify each module’s
programmed information. Refer to the subsequent chapters in this book for
information on programming for specific modules
· Custom Control. Verify each modules programmed information. Verify all
program names (blocks) and equation names are correct. Verify the programming
information within each equation.
· If TrueAlert addressable controllers are installed, verify all point and
zone information for the controller.
· Access Levels. The default access level for several functions is no longer
access level 1 and has been changed to access level 2. Access levels that are
not valid after conversion will be set to the default access level for the
function.
· The panel serial number needs to be entered. Refer to “Entering Panel CPU
Serial Number,” earlier in this chapter for information on doing this. The
panel serial number appears when the panel is first started.
· Verify all point list information, including alarm verification, coding,
WalkTest, and elevator recall.
· Verify all network information.
4. Save, build, and download the new job configuration.
5. Verify system operation. A 100% system test must be completed to ensure
proper system operation.
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Entering Notes/Setting Preferences
Entering Notes
The Notes window is a blank screen in which you can input any notes, reminders, etc. related to the job. Access this window by clicking on the Tools menu and selecting Notes, or by clicking on the Notes icon on the toolbar.
Setting Preferences
The preferences dialog, shown in the figure below, allows you to control general system behavior and appearance. Click the Edit menu and select Preferences to gain access to this dialog.
Figure 3-16. Preferences Dialog Set the options in this dialog as follows:
· Job. Click on the Reload Job checkbox to automatically reload the last saved
job each time you start the programmer.
· Toolbar Icon Size. Use to select large or small icons on the programmer
toolbar. · Checklist. Two preference settings exist for this option.
– Reminder. If this box is checked, the programmer generates a reminder dialog
each time you exit a screen whose corresponding entry in the Programmer Task
Checklist has not been marked as complete. For example, if you view the
General Information tab and its checklist entry is not marked as complete, the
programmer will ask whether you want to mark the task as complete when you
exit the screen.
– Build Warning. Attempting to build a job when all mandatory checklist tasks
are not marked as complete causes the programmer to generate warning messages
in the job builder screen.
· Default Central Station Email Address. This option allows you to set the
default central station email address used by a per point SDACT. The address
that you enter here will automatically appear in the email address field of
the SDACT card’s programming screen.
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Chapter 4 Editing Panel Information, System Options, and
Restricting Access to Display Functions
Introduction In this Chapter
This chapter describes programming the following information and options.
· Panel Information consists of the fields used to record panel-, branch-, and
customerspecific information.
· System Options are pre-programmed, application-specific features of the PC
Programmer.
· Access Levels/Passcodes restrict access to the features and functions of the
panel, and prevent unauthorized users from controlling the devices attached to
the 4100U.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic Entering General Information Enabling and Disabling System Options Restricting Access to Operator Interface Functions
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Entering General Information
Open General Information Screen
Use the General Information screen, shown in Figure 4-1, to document
information about the panel, branch, person who programmed the system, and
customer.
To open the General Information screen, do the following:
1. Click on the Panel tab at the top of the programmer. 2. Click on the
General Info. tab at the bottom of the programmer. 3. Enter the appropriate
information in the fields shown below.
Figure 4-1. General Information Fields
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Enabling and Disabling System Options
Introduction
4100U System Options are global attributes that control the following:
· They allow you to control the appearance of some information on the panel’s
display. For example, whether the temperature displays in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
· They allow you to control whether specific application options (such as Door
Drop on AC Fail) are enabled or disabled.
To open the System Options screen, do the following:
1. Click on the Panel tab at the top of the programmer. Click on the System
Options tab at the bottom of the programmer. A screen similar to the one shown
in Figure 4-2 appears.
2. Refer to Table 4-1 for specific details on each option.
Figure 4-2. System Options
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Enabling and Disabling System Options, Continued
Detailed System Option Descriptions
Table 4-1. Summary of System Options
Type General
Option Date Format Time Format Temperature
Format
Acknowledge Option
Service Reset
Description
Choose MM-DD-YY to see the date expressed on the panel’s display and in the
historical logs as Month-Day-Year (for example January 4th would display as
01-04-01). Choose DD-MM-YY to see the date expressed as DayMonth-Year (for
example January 4th would display as 0401-01). The default is MM-DD-YY.
Choose 12 Hour to see time expressed on the panel’s display and in the
historical logs as a.m. and p.m. (for example 12:00 a.m. versus 12:00 p.m.)
Choose 24 Hour to see time expressed as “military time” (for example 10:00 in
the evening is expressed as 22:00). The default is 12 Hour.
Choose either Centigrade or Fahrenheit, depending on the customer’s preference
(typically international customer’s require Centigrade and domestic customer’s
require Fahrenheit). The default is Fahrenheit.
Global acknowledge. When this option is enabled, one press of the appropriate
acknowledge key (Alarm Ack, Trouble Ack, Priority 2 Ack, Supervisory Ack)
acknowledges every point currently reporting the alarm, trouble, priority 2,
or supervisory condition. For example, if 5 alarms are present on the system
and global acknowledge is enabled, one press of the Alarm Ack key acknowledges
all five alarms at the same time.
Individual Acknowledge. When enabled, it means every alarm, trouble, etc. must
be individually acknowledged. For example, if five alarms are present, you
first press the Alarm Ack button five times to acknowledge each alarm, and
then as each alarm condition clears, you need to press the Alarm Ack button
again.
If this option is enabled, an operator can reset the system even though the
device causing the alarm has not restored to normal. The typical application
for this would be the case where a malfunctioning initiating device (detector
or sensor consisting of a base and removable head) causes an alarm, but will
not reset even though the off-normal condition is no longer present. With this
option enabled, the head can be removed and the system (including the local
energy masterbox, if provided) can be reset. Without this option enabled,
removing the head will cause the system to abort the reset because it will not
have seen the alarmed point/zone having restored to a normal state, and it
will not be possible to reset the local energy masterbox. The default setting
for this option is disabled.
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Table 4-1. Summary of System Options (continued)
Type
Option
Description
Miniplex Local Mode
When the Miniplex Local Mode system option is enabled on a panel whose job
type is 4100T (4100 Universal Transponder), it allows the panel to operate on
its own following loss of communication with the “master” panel
If the master contains the custom programming for the 4100 UT panel’s NACs,
the 4100T signals a general alarm if any of its initiating devices enter the
alarm state.
If this option is enabled, the display alternates between two screens similar
to Screen 1 and Screen 2 below. Screen 1 is a summary screen containing
information on the number of active alarms, troubles, etc. Screen 2 shows
detailed information on the first alarm received by the system.
Screen 1
General
Display First Alarm
Combined Alarm and Hardware
Reset
Language of Use
FIRE FIRE = 1 PRI2=0
Press (ACK) to review.
SUPV=0
TRBL=0
Screen 2
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING PULL STATION
ROOM 31
If Display 1st Alarm Option is not enabled, only a screen similar to Screen 1
appears, indicating the total number of alarm conditions present on the
system.
If checked, pressing the Reset button performs an alarm reset followed by a
hardware reset. If this option is not selected, the first press of the Reset
key performs an alarm reset and the second press of this key performs a
hardware reset.
The pull down listbox contains two options, English and Alternate. Use
Alternate only when you download an alternate msglib file, containing
alternate language text, to the panel. If no alternate msglib file is
downloaded, you must use the English option.
This option is for systems that are configured with legacy signals
(e.g.4100-4021) and newer style signal circuits (4009A, QuickAlert, etc).
Sync Legacy Signals
If the SMPL opcodes MARCH60, MARCH120, AND TEMPORAL are used to code signals and this option is checked, legacy signals will be synchronized with the new signals (note this only applies to the SMPL opcodes listed above). The reason for not always having this option set is that the activation of legacy signals can be delayed up to 4 seconds in order to synchronize them with the new signal circuits.
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Type
Table 4-1. Summary of System Options (continued)
Option
Non Steady Audible Evac
Description
When enabled, this option allows you to select the type of operation for Non
Steady Audible Evacuation Signals. The term Non Steady Audible Evacuation
Signal refers to any Notification Appliance capable of sounding a coded
signal. The default setting for this option is not enabled. Choices are:
· March Time. A coded signal that uses 120 beats per minute. Each beat
consists of 1/4 second pulse on, 1/4 second off. Pattern repeats until alarm
silence.
· Slow March Time. A coded signal that uses 20 beats per minute. Each beat
consists of 1/2 second pulse on, 1/2 second off. Pattern repeats until alarm
silence.
· Temporal. A five-pulse coding pattern consisting of five ½ second pulses,
each separated by a ½ second silence. Each three pulse group is separated by 1
½ seconds of silence. Pattern repeats until alarm silence.
· California Code 1. A coding pattern consisting of 12 beats within a 10
second span of time, followed by a 2 and ½ second pause. This sequence repeats
four times (four rounds) and then terminates (i.e., the total coding pattern
lasts approximately one minute).
· California Code 3. Same coding pattern as California Code 1, however the
sequence repeats 12 times (12 rounds) and then terminates (i.e., the total
coding pattern lasts approximately three minutes).
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Type General
Table 4-1. Summary of System Options (continued)
Option
Non Steady Visual Evac
Alarm Cutout Timer
Description
When enabled, this option allows you to select the flash pattern output by Non
Steady Visual Signals. The term Non Steady Visual Signal refers to any Visual
Notification Appliance capable of emitting a pattern of flashes (such as
incandescent visuals). The default setting for this option is not enabled.
Choices are:
· March Time. A coded signal that uses 120 beats per minute. Each beat
consists of 1/4 second pulse on, 1/4 second off.
· Slow March Time. . A coded signal that uses 60 beats per minute. Each beat
consists of 1/2 second pulse on, 1/2 second off.
· Temporal. A five-pulse coding pattern consisting of five ½ second pulses,
each separated by a ½ second silence. Each three pulse group is separated by 1
½ seconds of silence.
Note: This option cannot be used for public mode signaling as defined in
Section 4-4 of NFPA 72-99.
This option allows you to set a duration (up to 60 minutes) that specifies how
long signals sound following an alarm. For example, with this option set at
two minutes, building signals sound for two minutes and then automatically
stop. After the signals stop, the alarm condition remains active at the panel.
If Alarm Silence/Reset Inhibit option is active, it takes precedence over this
option. See description of Alarm Silence/Reset Inhibit below for more
information
The range for this option is 1 minute to 60 minutes. The default setting for
this option is not enabled. Set the point type for visual NACS to SVISUAL to
have them turn off at the same time as the audible signals.
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Type General
Table 4-1. Summary of System Options (continued)
Option
Alarm Silence / Reset Inhibit
Door Drop on AC Fail
Door Drop on Alarm
Description
This option disables the Alarm Silence and System Reset keys for a user-
definable duration that ranges from 1 to 60 minutes. The timer is activated
only by the first alarm (i.e., subsequent alarms do not reset the timer).
If this option and the Alarm Cutout Timer are both enabled, this option takes
precedence. For example, if the Alarm Cutout Timer is set to one minute and
this option is set to 2 minutes, signals continue to sound after one minute.
The default setting is not enabled.
Note: This option must be enabled for Canadian jobs.
Enabling this option programs the 4100U to provide DC battery power to
magnetic door holders following an AC Power Loss at the panel. The duration of
time for which the panel powers the door holders following a power loss is
between 0 and 600 seconds.
It is recommended that this option be set to 60 seconds. This allows the
system to hold open the doors following a short, momentary power outage,
eliminating the need to reset door holders in this type of situation. If,
however, the power outage is significant, setting the value to 60 seconds
ensures that the panel’s batteries are not drawn down too far.
The default setting is not enabled.
Enabling this option programs the 4100U to hold magnetic door holders open for
a set duration during an alarm condition