ZP3 Fire Control Panel Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Manual
REV 11 (ISS 08/03/2010)
Page 79
Chapter 5: System configuration
System specification
To setup the system configuration, it is necessary to prepare a detailed system specification. This
specification will also be used in the future maintenance of the system. The specification should
contain the following information:
General information
A system schematic should be prepared, showing all the panels, and auxiliary boards and
modules, in the system. The schematic should show the Z-loops, with the devices and loop
isolators.
A list of all sensors and devices must be prepared, with device types, location details, and point
addresses. Drawings should be available showing loop wiring runs, with the positions and point
address of each device, and the positions of each loop isolator. A schedule of loops, with the loop
length, wiring size, and number and type of devices on each loop should be produced.
Input-output mapping
Input/output mapping is software defined rules that allow the inter linking of inputs to outputs
creating a "cause and effect" schedule. This is described in more detail in the
Input-output
mapping
on page 82.
Panel identification
Each panel must be assigned a unique number between 1 and 255. A title message, which
displays on the screen in the "normal" condition, is optional. If specified, it can be up to 40
characters in length, and defaults to “Fire Alarm System”.
Menu access codes
The panel uses four levels of passwords to control access to menus. A 4-digit numeric access
code must be specified for each of the three controlled access levels [LEVEL4], [SETUP], and
[MAINTENANCE]. [OPERATOR] is an uncontrolled level.
Control key access levels
A facility is provided to prevent unauthorised operation of control keys on the panel fascia. Each
of the four main control keys [ACCEPT], [RESET], [SILENCE-ALARMS], and [SOUND-ALARMS], can be
individually assigned an access level. If unassigned, controls operate at level 1, which is
uncontrolled.
Local programming
The panel may be configured so that it can be programmed from the fascia keypad, or not. If NOT
set to local programming, then it can only be programmed via a PC, and downloaded into the
panel. This can provide a higher level of security to prevent unauthorized on-site changes to the
configuration.
Networking
Panels must be defined as standalone or part of a network.
