Doc. P/N 06-905
Rev. 1 / December 2018
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6.1.
Navigation Menu
Press and release the SELECT button to advance through the menu options on the front LCD panel.
Continue to press and release the SELECT button until you reach the desired function. The navigation menu
functions in a loop and there is no back button, so if you advance past an option, you’ll need to press and release
the SELECT button to loop back to the desired option.
Table 6.1-1 Menu Options
Option What it is
What it does
1
EPC Tool
Allows the user to test all EPCs.
2
IRM Tool
Allows the user to test all IRMs.
3
Fire ARM Tool
Allows the user to test all Fire Panel based ARMs.
4
EP ARM Tool
Allows the user to test all Explosion Protection (EP) based ARMs
5
View Memory
Displays the results of the previous test.
6
Clear Memory
Wipes out memory to ensure no data leaves facility.
7
Chk Batt Chrg
Provides status update of battery capacity.
Confirm or Choose Option
Press and release the ENTER button to confirm/choose the option shown on the display.
Return to Main Menu
Press and release both the SELECT and ENTER buttons at the same time to return to the main menu.
Charge Battery
Connect a USB C cable into any 5Vdc USB charger (not included). Battery charge is displayed on initial power
and can be viewed at any time under Option 7 of the main menu.
7.0
EPC TESTING
7.1.
EPC Operational Overview
The Output Analyzer is used to perform two important testing functions associated with EPC series firing circuits.
The first testing function assesses the EPC’s ability to supply the correct current (amps) required to activate the
actuator devices connected to the series firing circuit. The second testing function assesses the integrity of the field
wiring by verifying the supervisory current at each device field box.
The Output Analyzer comes equipped with connectors to connect it to the detection input terminals (P2-1 or P2-2),
to the series firing circuit output terminals, or to field box connections. When the device is connected to an EPC for
testing, pressing and releasing the ACTIVATE button sends an activation signal to the EPC and triggers its series firing
circuit for testing purposes. The device then measures the current supplied by the firing circuit and displays the
result on the LCD panel. Four readings are taken to ensure the EPC is supplying adequate firing current, with readings
occurring instantaneously once the analyzer is connected to most devices.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the ACTIVATE button on the Analyzer when it is connected to a field device; instead,
activate a field device test via separate input to the EPC’s detection circuit.
