Aritech FP2000, Reference Manual

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Powerful maintenance features
Extensive facilities are provided to help with the general use and maintenance of the
system.
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Separate ID codes to access maintenance menus.
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One-man-walk test for up to 4 zones simultaneously.
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Statistics per device:
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Maximum and minimum value with date and time
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Average value
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Number of alarms
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Communication quality
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Graphics screen for zones and individual sensors
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Actual value
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Average value
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Test values
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Maximum and minimum values
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Contamination levels
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Communication quality
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Self-test and sensor test
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Soak test per device
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Reporting to printer or modem
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Print screen facility
Networking
The FP2000 offers, as an option, unsurpassed networking capabilities with Arcnet using
RS485 for rugged, reliable and peerless operation. Devices can be added and removed
from the network, which allows for easy expansion of a system.
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RS485 nodes are available from the network for connection to building management
systems
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Remote maintenance
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Inter-panel I/O
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Remote upload/download capability
General features
The system is completely modular offering:
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Front end processor with separate host computer for high level functions
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2, 4, 6 or 8 loops (Class A)
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4 or 8 loops (Class B)
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16/64, 32/128 48/192 or 64/255 zones indicating fire and fault
Each two-wire loop is capable of addressing up to 126 addressable devices. System
configuration is easily achievable using menus, the RS232 ports, or by means of an
optional network. A default configuration is provided for instant programming.