Quadnet Control Panel Engineering and Commissioning Manual
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Alarm Confirmation Technology
Alarm Confirmation Technology (ACT) is the process whereby a smoke detector may be configured to issue
a localised warning in specific regions, prior to sounding a general alarm. This is generally of great benefit
in dwelling areas where smoke, steam or cooking fumes may trigger a Multipoint detector.
The following drawing demonstrates some of the possibilities:
This function affects the smoke detector only, and operates before the control panel enters the Fire state.
Thus, the system ‘Cause & Effect’ does not need to be adjusted, as
Alarm Confirmation takes place
before the programmed Cause & Effect sequence is reached
.
This function requires the use of a PC with Quadnet OSP and it is not possible to use it without. In order to
activate the function, install the devices as normal and refer to the Quadnet OSP Programming Manual for
further details.
3 OPTIONS TO CHOOSE
1
2
3
Smoke is detected in
one room of an
apartment
All the sounders in
that zone will sound
The sounder in that
detector will sound
for 30 seconds.
The sounders in a
linked zone will
sound
i.e., care taker
If there is no smoke in the
room between
predetermined time and 10
min
The above process will
continue for a predetermined
time (1-5 Minutes).
If smoke is detected after
this time, and up to 10
minutes from the start.
If at any time during
‘Alarm-Confirmation’, a
second detector detects
smoke/heat/MCP/IO.
FULL ALARM
Or any required actions programmed
.
The alarm is reset automatically
and only the occupant in one
apartment is disturbed
If a call point or heat detector is activated before,
during or after the ‘Alarm–Confirmation’ then the
system will activate the alarms immediately.
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SMOKE
REMAINS
MORE SMOKE
DETECTED/FIRE
SMOKE
CLEARS
Either
or
or