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FIRECLASS FC490ST

4.1 ADDRESS PROGRAM

User Manual  Doc. version 2

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Type Value may be cross-referenced to Model No. by refer-
ring to table 5 on page 11.

4.1.7

DIGITAL INPUTS

This menu option displays the status of the digital inputs in 
binary and as a decimal number between 0 to 255 for all 
addressable devices. The binary number is aligned with 
least significant bit on the right as indicated with a small “L” 
character.

4.1.8

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

The user may set the Digital Output of the addressable 
device by using the following function buttons, F2 to F4. 

Flashing cursor denotes the digit to be set. 

 

moves the cursor one position to the right

Tog - toggles between 0 and 1 for each digit 

Set - prompts the FC490ST to send an instruction to the 
addressable device 

Menu - to return to the main menu options 

Example, An alarm LED test may be performed on address-
able devices using the digital output function. Move the cur-
sor to the eighth bit on the far-right and toggle this bit “1”. 

After 

Set 

is selected, a message will appear asking for con-

firmation of the action to send the data to the device, as fol-
lows: 

Select ‘Yes’ and the LED should illuminate red.

4.1.9

Additional Functions

DEVICE POLLING

In all operations that retrieve data from an attached device, 
the FC490ST polls the attached device at a pre-determined 
interval. This interval is 2 seconds for the ADDRESS PRO-
GRAM function and 5 seconds for all other functions.

LOW BATTERY 

This is indicated by a flashing symbol in the bottom right of 
the LCD display. 
The batteries must be charged using the mains adaptor 
with its connecting lead plugged into the FC490ST DC IN 
12V socket.

LCD BACKLIGHT

The display can be temporarily illuminated by pressing any 
two buttons simultaneously at any time.

AUTO POWER OFF 

AUTO POWER OFF is designed to save battery life. If there 
have been no button presses during the last 5 minutes, the 
FC490ST automatically turns itself off.

Menu

Device Type: 10

Menu

11100011

L

   227

Menu Tog --  Set

00000000

L

     0

Menu Tog --  Set

00000001

L

     1

WARNING 
Danger from electric shock
When using the FC490ST on an 
ancillary device connected to the 
addressable loop, make safe any 
attached equipment, for example, 
extinguishing, plant shutdown etc. 
unless it is being used specifically for 
testing the attcahed equipment.

Summary of Contents for FC490ST

Page 1: ...User Manual 120 515 079_FC D 490ST U Doc version 2 17 March 2015 FIRECLASS FC490ST Loop Service Tool From Software version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ghts to this documentation including the contents of the online help are reserved in particular but not limited to the rights of copying distribution and translation No portion of this documentation including the online help may be reproduced edited copied or distributed in any form without prior written authorization from Tyco Fire Security GmbH ...

Page 3: ...ns 7 2 2 4 EMC Specifications 7 3 Operating Instructions 8 3 1 Charging Batteries 8 3 2 Password Protection 8 3 3 Connecting to a device 8 3 4 Button Operation 9 4 Functionality 11 4 1 ADDRESS PROGRAM 11 4 1 1 ANALOGUE VALUES 11 4 1 2 MEASURE TEMP 12 4 1 3 MEASURE CO LEVEL 12 4 1 4 TEST ALL 12 4 1 5 DIRTINESS 12 4 1 6 DEVICE TYPE ID 12 4 1 7 DIGITAL INPUTS 13 4 1 8 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 13 4 1 9 Additio...

Page 4: ...Contents FIRECLASS FC490ST 4 User Manual Doc version 2 ...

Page 5: ... detection system They should already have been given training Keyword Symbol Explanation DANGER Warning Imminent danger Death or severe injury when disregarded WARNING Warning Potentially dangerous situa tion Death or severe injury possi ble when disregarded CAUTION Warning Potentially dangerous situa tion Minor injury possible when disregarded NOTICE Warning Potentially dangerous situa tion Mate...

Page 6: ...h a shoulder strap The FC490ST has four external connections DC IN 12 V External connection from the car ciga rettelighter or110 230VACuniversalmains adaptor AUX External connection from the Ancillary connec tion port PC PC connection port not used P Microprocessor Connector not used Detectors are programmed by placing the detector onto the FC490ST and turning clockwise until fully engaged Ancilla...

Page 7: ...MC Specifications The FC490ST meets the requirements of the EU EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Parameter Value Operating Temperature 0 C to 45 C Storage Temperature 0 C to 50 C Relative Humidity 90 non condensing Battery Disposal Should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations Table 4 Environmental Specifications ...

Page 8: ...dstandsforEnglishversion appro priate letters are used for other languages The FC490ST then displays the screen below The FC490ST requires a 6 digit password to be entered The password uses only the digits 1 to 4 and may be entered by pressing the corresponding buttons F1 to F4 example button F1 to enter 1 button F2 to enter 2 etc The password is 121234 On successful entry of the password the main...

Page 9: ...referable Connections It is good practice to Connect only a detector or an ancillary at any one time However the FC490ST is equipped with a port interlock feature When the ancillary lead is connected to the AUX socket communication with the detector will be disabled When the ancillary lead is removed the detector will be able to commu nicate The FC490ST may be connected to an ancil lary device tha...

Page 10: ...n in Fig 6 Thebottom linedisplaysinformationtotheuser Thetop line displays the available options In some cases there may be fewer options available In Fig 8 pressing F1 selects the Menu Fig 6 Example of Writing an address F1 Selecting Back F2 Selecting Write F3 Selecting Dn for down F4 Selecting Up Fig 7 Example of Reading an address F1 Selecting Menu F2 Selecting Write F3 No action F4 Clear used ...

Page 11: ...llowed by Having programmed an address the FC490ST moves to the next unused sequential address If an address has already been used the FC490ST indi cates If the user then decides to use a previously used address the following screen is displayed Press Write and the FC490ST displays PRO GRAMMED OK briefly and then displays the next availa ble sequential address 4 1 1 ANALOGUE VALUES ANALOGUE VALUES...

Page 12: ...lect the TEST ALL menu to begin WAIT is displayed until all tests are completed When the tests are complete the test results are reported on three alternating displays Self Test is available only on the following types of detector FC400PH Optical Heat Optical sensing element only FC460PHOptical Heat Opticalsensing element only 4 1 5 DIRTINESS This option is only available for detectors with an opt...

Page 13: ... firmation of the action to send the data to the device as fol lows Select Yes and the LED should illuminate red 4 1 9 Additional Functions DEVICE POLLING In all operations that retrieve data from an attached device theFC490STpollstheattacheddeviceatapre determined interval This interval is 2 seconds for the ADDRESS PRO GRAM function and 5 seconds for all other functions LOW BATTERY This is indica...

Page 14: ...erintothepinholeonthebottomof the FC490ST to actuate a switch When a CPU reset is carried out the FC490ST will start up as described in 3 2 Password Protection 4 1 10 Ordering Information Accessory Kit 516 800 923 Consisting of Carry case Car lighter adaptor Shoulder strap 4 1 11 Spares Spare ancillary lead 516 800 922 Ancillary lead spare pins bag of 10 516 800 924 CPU Reset This function is not ...

Page 15: ...evel of the optical chamber expressed as a percentage where 100 is the fault level Device Type ID Displays the device type identifi cation value Digital Inputs Displays the status of the digital inputs in addressable devices Digital Outputs Allows the user to set the digital output of the addressable device Table 5 Functional Reference Table DESCRIPTION MODEL TYPE VALUE Optical Smoke Heat Detector...

Page 16: ...Company stamp Further information about FIRECLASS can be found on the Internet at www fireclass net 120 515 079_FC D 490ST U doc version 2 17 March 2015 Subject to change without notice ...

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