The top level menus are:
1. Review Historic Log
3. Zones - Disable & Assign
4. Sounders - Disable & Assign
5. Input/Output - Disable & Assign
6. Device Set-up
7. Monitor Device Counts & Test
8. General
To program device and zone text messages, it is essential to use the
Chameleon Connector PC based software.
To enter programming mode you need to “log in” as specified at the
beginning of this manual. The Panel must be powered up and must
have initialized itself i.e. NOT be showing the hourglass symbol.
Press ENTER on the Keypad. You must now insert your Installer access
code. See the page related to Access Levels. You have unlimited
attempts, but if code entry is not started within 10 seconds then the
panel will revert back to its default screen. While entering the code
you are allowed up to 5 seconds between key presses.
ACCESS TO FUNCTIONS SELECTION
The programming functions are arranged using a menu system.
To select a function or sub-menu use either 1
▲
or 3
▼
and
ENTER
.
ESC
takes you up a menu level.
When required use the 2
►
to scroll through loops.
Most functions operate in a consistent manner using the standard keys. The item that is being changed is usually
highlighted with a flashing cursor.
GETTING THE SYSTEM RUNNING
1.
Ensure all connectors are firmly in place. Ensure that all connections are tight, with no stray strands of wire.
2.
If a Loop Card has been added to the panel, please ensure that it’s securely fitted to the back of the
panel's Main Board.
3.
Power up the Panel.
4.
Ensure that the Panel is in Installation Mode (SYSTEM ON LED flashing). If not, enter programming mode and
select function 8-4-1 Active/Installation Mode and set the panel into Installation Mode.
5.
Press SYSTEM RESET.
Communications Check
Confirm that all Repeaters and Panels are showing identical information (LEDs and LCD), and that you can see on the
menu “8-5-2 Known Panels” all the network. Repeat this procedure in all system panels. Remember that if extra Displays
are attached to NODEs, they should display the same information that its owner panel.
Panel Check
Press and hold LAMP TEST on the Panel.
All the LEDs should light, the LCD backlight should turn on and all pixels on the LCD should be black.
Learning Which Devices Are Fitted
1.
Enter programming mode. (See page Access Levels, Installer Access Code)
2.
Confirm if the panel's protocol is properly selected to enable full compatibility with installed devices
3.
Select function “8-3-2 Clear Non-Volatile RAM” and clear the NVRAM
4.
Exit Programming mode
5.
Press SYSTEM RESET
6.
Wait 90 seconds for the system to automatically learn which devices are present and report any faults.
7.
A SYSTEM RESET or MASTER RESET results in:
First
: An analogue loop power off period of 8 seconds [reset];
Second
: An analogue loop charge up of 15 seconds;
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