Ampac SP Series, Installation, Commissioning & Operation

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Installation Commissioning & Operation
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Normal / Default
The format for reporting that everything is normal is:
LCD Line Number Information
1
Current Date and Time (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM)
2
System Status
3 Blank
4 Blank
The screen is only displayed when there are no alarms, fault or disables on the panel.
The default screen is only displayed when there are no device alarms, device faults or device
disables present on the system. The highest priority current system status will be displayed and can
be one of the following listed in order of highest to lowest priority:
1. “SYSTEM ALARM”
2. “SYSTEM PRE-ALARM”
3. “SYSTEM FAULT”
4. “SYSTEM ISOLATE”
5. “SYSTEM NORMAL”
Config
The Config screen displays the following
LCD Line Number Information
1 VX.X ( This is the code software version number )
2 Address
3
4
A - A + C - C+
A - A + : adjusts the address 1 to 30, 30 being the maximum number of
Smart Terminals
that can be
connected to the FACP, ( default is 255 which is not a valid address).
The function keys perform the following;
A – press “Previous” A+ press “Next”
C - C+: decreases [-] and increases [+] the LCD contrast level.
The function keys perform the following;
C – press “Silence Buzzer” C+ press “Reset”
9.1 Trouble Shooting Chart
Problem Solution
Normal Supply LED not illuminated
Check supply voltage it should be set to 27.2VDC.
Nominal fault voltages are - Low = (<18VDC)
High = (> 28VDC
)
FACP Earth Fault LED illuminated
Check all input and output cabling and wiring
assemblies for short to ground
FACP System Fault LED illuminated
Ensure correct panel configuration
Check all connections for loose wiring
FACP Warning System Fault LED illuminated
Check correct E.O.L is fitted
Check wiring is connected correctly
RS485 Communication Bus not working
Refer FACP LCD. This may identify where there is a
break in the communication line
Check the
Smart Terminal
Diagnostic Config LED is
flashing. If not the FACP is not communicating with
the
Smart Terminal
. Check the RS485 cabling.
If flashing check the
Smart Terminals
address.