AFP-3030 Operations Manual —
P/N DOC-01-033:C 05/12/2018
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Section 2: Operation of the Control Panel
2.1 Overview
The control panel periodically checks for events. An event can be any change in the status of a device, a transfer of information between
a device and the FACP, or a transfer of information between two devices. Some events are considered background events and are not
seen by the user. The events that are of primary concern to the operator are those identified as off-normal events. An off-normal event is
an event which indicates activity or change in condition that requires the attention and/or response of an operator. Examples of possible
off-normal events are:
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Activation or change in condition of a monitoring device such as a detector or module
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System faults, such as battery problems, device supervision problems, etc.
When there are no off-normal events, the panel displays the System Normal screen (refer to Figure 2.1). When there is an off-normal
event, the panel will display it (for event formats, refer to “Point Events Format” on page 10). The action required will vary according to
the type of event.
2.1.1 System Normal
The system operates in System Normal mode when no alarms or faults exist. In this mode, the control panel displays a System Normal
message as follows
Figure 2.1 System Normal Screen
The control panel performs the following functions at regular intervals:
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Polls all SLC devices to check for valid replies, alarms, faults, circuit integrity, and supervisory signals, etc.
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Checks power supply faults and batteries
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Refreshes the panel display and updates time
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Scans for any panel screen, keypad, and Control Key entries
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Performs a detector automatic test operation
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Tests system memory
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Monitors for microcontroller failure
No action is required of the operator when the panel is operating in Normal mode.
2.1.2 Acknowledging an Event
When the panel detects an off-normal event and the information is displayed on-screen, use the SILENCE BUZZER key to respond to
new alarm or fault signals. When this key is pressed, the control panel does the following:
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It silences the piezo sounder on the panel if it is enabled
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It transfers the event to the history buffer
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If the panel is networked, it will send a network message.
Alarms and all types of off-normal events are block acknowledged: these events are acknowledged all at the same time, with a single
stroke to the SILENCE BUZZER key.
2.2 Fire Alarm Event
2.2.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Fire Alarm
When an initiating device (detector or monitor module) activates, the control panel does the following:
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Produces a steady audible tone (if the piezo is enabled)
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Activates the System Alarm relays
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Illuminates the
FIRE
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