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NFS2-640/E Operations Manual —
P/N 52743:F1 06/16/2011
Section 4: Read Status Operation
4.1 Introduction
This section contains instructions and sample screens to show how to access all Read Status
functions and menus. For information on Read Status using a CRT-2 refer to “Remote Terminal
Access” on page 60.
4.2 What is Read Status?
Read Status is a control panel function that lets you view system program information—but not
change any programmed settings. The Read Status function lets you do the following:
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View Read Status information without entering a password.
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Enter and operate Read Status functions while the control panel provides full fire protection.
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View Read Status information while a fire alarm or trouble condition exists.
4.2.1 Quick Reference Key Sequences
For quick reference, in the left margin next to each Read Status option is a block that
shows the key sequence needed to view that option.
For example, the block to the left shows how to display the “Read Point” screen:
4.3 Entering Read Status
To enter Read Status, follow these steps:
1.
From the “System Normal” screen, press the
ENTER
key. The control panel displays the
“Entry” screen as shown below;
2.
From the “Entry” screen, press the
2
key. The control panel displays the “Read Status Options”
screen as shown below:.
NOTE:
If a fire alarm or trouble occurs while you are in Read Status, the control panel
automatically exits Read Status operation and displays the new fire alarm or trouble.
1 = P R O G R A M M I N G 2 = R E A D S T A T U S E N T R Y
( E S C A P E T O A B O R T )
R E A D P O I N T = 0 H I S T = 2 A L A R M H I S T = 4 < E N T E R >
P R N T P O I N T = 1 H I S T = 3 A L A R M H I S T = 5 < E N T E R >
