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24 FAP54 Programming
2.8 CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMING
After installing the control panel, the lines and detectors, the installer can choose whether programming the control
panel through the graphic user interface provided by the control panel or through PC.
2.8.1 Programming through control panel menu
After providing power supply to control panel and checking that no electrical faults are present, switch in programming
mode and proceed according to the following points:
1. Start the auto-addressed circuit initialization or, if wishing to enter manually each single point, proceed with the
manual mode initialization.
The
auto-addressed circuit initialization is strongly recommended as the control panel, at the end of this
operation, will show the real devices detected.
2. Program each single zone/group configuration (name, fire, single/multiple knock…) and device (detector, input
module, manual call point, output module) connected with it according to the system characteristics.
3. Program each single device according to the system characteristics.
4. Enable the peripherals connected with the control panel (printer, LCD annunciators…).
5. Exit programming and start scanning.
6. Check the system functions: make sure there is a correct association between devices and actions in case of
alarm.
7. Save configuration on the personal computer through the program.
2.8.2 Programming via PC
After editing the configuration on the personal computer, power on the control panel and activate the configuration
download option from PC to control panel. At the end of the transfer, the control panel will start the scanning phase:
any discrepancies between the programmed configuration and the real field will be immediately highlighted through
field faults or general faults or false alarm conditions. In this case, enter the programming menu, then fix the panel
configuration issues or operate directly on the field.
It is recommended to configure the control panel and install the devices in permanent mode, proceeding as follows:
1. Carry out point 1 of programming through control panel menu.
2. Exit programming and start field scanning: if everything is correct no field/general faults or alarms shall occur. If
any malfunctioning occurs, remove the event that has caused the fault.
3. Download the configuration from the control panel to the PC by using the suited application.
4. Switch off the control panel.
5. Operate on the previously downloaded configuration by using the PC application and complete it by adding further
information for each device, zone and group (eg. names, associations, etc.).
6. Power on the control panel, wait until it enters the scanning phase, then download the configuration from the
personal computer to the control panel.
7. Check the system functions: make sure there is a correct association between devices and actions in case of
alarm.
8. Save the final configuration, if changed, on the personal computer.