AFP-3030 Operations Manual —
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Prealarm Event
Operation of the Control Panel
2.3.4 Interpreting Type ID Codes
The Type ID code that displays in a point fault message is related to the type and function of the point that initiates the fault. For exam-
ple, a monitor module with a
PULL
STATION
Type ID code means that the monitor module connects to a manual pull station. If the Type
ID code is unfamiliar, refer to Appendix A, “Software Type ID Codes”, on page 53. This appendix is an alphabetical list of Type ID
codes and an explanation of each.
2.4 Prealarm Event
The Pre-alarm function is used to receive an early warning of potential or incipient fire conditions. The Pre-alarm function provides one
of two settings as follows:
•
Alert – a non-latching setting that causes a Prealarm when a detector reaches its programmed Pre-alarm sensitivity threshold. Non-
latching means the condition will automatically restore to normal once the detector’s obscuration readings drop below its Prealarm
threshold.
•
Action – a latching setting that causes a Prealarm when a detector reaches its programmed Pre-alarm level. Latching means the
condition will not restore itself to normal once the detector’s obscuration readings drop below its Prealarm threshold. The panel
must be reset.
Alert and Action settings are set individually with detector point programming. Individual detector sensitivity threshold settings can
have a value of one through nine, and are set by the programmer. A sensitivity threshold setting of zero indicates the detector does not
participate in prealarm.
For more detailed information on Prealarm, refer to this panel’s programming manual.
2.4.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Prealarm
When a detector activates a Prealarm, the control panel does the following if there are no higher priority unacknowledged events:
•
Pulses the panel sounder (if the piezo is enabled)
•
Illuminates the
OTHER
LED
•
Displays
PREALARM
in the upper left corner of the LCD, as well as the sensitivity reading, the type code and other information
specific to the detector as shown in Figure 2.5.
•
Sends a Prealarm message to the History buffer, installed printer and annunciators.
When an unacknowledged event with a higher priority exists, the control panel retains indications of the higher priority event (the mes-
sage, lit LED, audible tone, etc.) while illuminating the
OTHER
LED and sending a Prealarm message to the History buffer, installed
printer and annunciators.
The Prealarm screen display is the same for both alert and action conditions. Following is a sample screen for a Pre-alarm message.
Figure 2.5 Sample Prealarm Message
REMOTE DISPLAY x NO ANSWER
The remote display at address x is not responding.
REMOTE DISPLAY x FAULT
The remote display at address x is in fault.
REMOTE MIC FAULT
The DVC’s remote microphone is in fault. It is installed and supervised, but no signal is coming from it.
Investigate and fix.
SELF TEST FAILED
Diagnostic test failed. Call Technical Services.
SOFTWARE MISMATCH
LCM and/or LCD-160 software does not match the version number expected by the panel; and/or the NCM is
not network version 5.0; and/or one or more DAAs has a software revision that does not match other DAA
software revisions. Update software as necessary.
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
One or more devices (detectors or modules) can not report activation. This can occur following system startup,
when exiting Walk Test, following an autoprogram, or following a device fault of No Response. Will clear when
all un-initialised devices are initialized.
VESDA FAULT
A fault has occurred on a VESDA node. Possible faults may include: Communication failure on the VESDA
detector loop, incompatible VESDA software versions, or a VESDA configuration error.
* This fault may be fire panel or backup battery related. Test and replace backup batteries if necessary.
SYSTEM FAULTS
FAULT MESSAGE TYPE
FAULT DESCRIPTION
Table 2.2 System Faults (3 of 3)
O T H E R : 2 O F 2
P R E A L A R M 1 2 0 % O F F I R E S E N S I T I V I T Y L E V E L 4
E L E V A T O R L O B B Y
E A S T W I N G
F I R S T F L O O R D O O R
S M O K E ( P H O T O )
1 0 : 3 5 : 1 7 A T U E 2 2 J A N 2 0 1 9
L 0 1 D 1 3 4
M O R E I N F O . . .
1
O T H L 0 2 D 0 0 3
D e t e c t o r L 0 2 D 0 0 3
2
P R E L 0 1 D 1 3 4
D e t e c t o r L 0 1 D 1 3 4
A L M : 0
S U P : 0
F L T : 0
D I S : 0
O T H E R : 2
1 1 : 5 8 : 4 3 A T U E 2 2 , J A N , 2 0 1 9
