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3.3.20.3 Style
The way in which an output turns on in response to a particular input event can be programmed. For
example, an output may turn on immediately, it may turn on after a delay or it may pulse for a set
time and then turn on. This method of operation is called a Style. A style may have up to three
different methods of operation. For example,
Delay
Mode, Wait
Mode, Wait
Mode.
Style 00 is fixed to turn on immediately an input event occurs.
Style 01 is fixed to pulse immediately an input event occurs.
Styles 02 to 20 are programmable.
Press the
button to step on to the style field. Change the setting using number entry to select the
required output style. If the style is already programmed elsewhere, the relevant style parameters
are automatically entered into the appropriate fields.
3.3.20.3.1 Delay
The delay field is the time from qualification of the input event to something happening at the output.
The delay time can be set in intervals of 1 second up to a maximum of 250 seconds.
Press the
button to step on to the delay field and change the setting using number entry.
3.3.20.3.2 Mode
The mode field defines the method of operation of the output when it is first activated. This can be
ON or PULSE.
Press the
button to step on to the delay field and change the setting using the
button.
Note: Pulse settings are by default 1-second ON / 1-second OFF. Other pulse options can be
specified on the PC Tool (such as 2s ON / 3s OFF) – these can be assigned to on-board outputs
only.
3.3.20.3.3 Wait
The wait field is the time from first activation of the output to the next operational condition (mode) of
the output. For example, the output could initially be delayed for 20 seconds and turn on in a pulsing
mode. After a wait of a further 30 seconds it can be programmed to turn on differently such as ON.
The wait time can be set in intervals of 1 second up to a maximum of 250 seconds.
Press the
button to step on to the wait field and change the setting using number entry.
3.3.20.4 Copying Output Settings to Multiple Zones
To save time in the entry of similar Output Group Settings for each zone, it is possible to copy
information programmed for a particular zone to subsequent zones.
Press the
button to highlight the required zone number and then press the
button. The display
shows a pop-up window prompting for the number of the zone to which to copy the information.
Use the number entry to select the required zone number. The Output Group programming for all of
the zones from the currently selected zone to the zone number entered will be programmed with the
same information as the currently selected zone.
3.3.21 Investigation
Delays
P
P
C
C
O
O
N
N
L
L
Y
Y
In addition to the “Cause and Effect” programming described above, the panels also
support an “Investigation Delay Mode” which allows time for a building supervisor to
investigate fire signals before turning outputs on. This mode can only be configured from
the PC software.
There are two parts to this delay. The first stage is set relatively short. If the building supervisor does
not acknowledge the fire signal within the first stage, the delayed outputs will turn on. The second
stage gives a longer period to investigate the fire signal. This delay can be cancelled at any time by
pressing the EVACUATE button, or any nominated input devices (by default, all call points cancel
this mode).
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