Simplex TFX-500M, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2.
Detailed Operating Instructions
This section describes AUTOCALL TFX-500M/800M controls and indicators and details how the AUTOCALL TFX-500M
and AUTOCALL TFX-800M function during normal operation.
2.1. Controls and Indicators
Look at the front of a AUTOCALL TFX-500M/800M control panels. They contain system condition indicators, zone
condition indicators, a message display, touch-pad, and keyswitch.
2.1.1. Keyswitch
A two-position keyswitch, with positions Off and Enable gives access to important panel functions. This switch must be
operated to enable the fire control touch-buttons:
DRILL , ALARM SILENCE , PANEL SILENCE , and RESET .
The positions of the keyswitch are not marked on the front panel but are as follows:
Figure 2--1 AUTOCALL TFX-500M/800M Keyswitch Positions.
Key
FIRE
TROUBLE
SUPERVISORY
POWER
PANEL SILENCE
ALARM SILENCE
SYSTEM RESET
DRILL
ENABLE
OFF
LAMP
TEST
TURN CLOCKWISE TO 12
O”CLOCK POSITION FOR
“ENABLE”
2.1.2. Fire Control Touch-buttons
There are four fire control touch-buttons on the main panel of the AUTOCALL TFX-500M/800M.
DRILL , ALARM SILENCE , PANEL SILENCE , and RESET .
The PANEL SILENCE momentary switch turns off the panel buzzer (leaving visual indicators and all other
annunciating devices active.)
Drill, Silence, and Reset functions are active only when the keyswitch is in the Enable position.
DRILL— Pressing DRILL , while the keyswitch is in the Enable position, activates
signalling appliances (and any other configured outputs), such as horns, bells, strobes, etc.
In addition, the two red FIRE LEDs will light, and the internal buzzer will sound continuously.
FIRE DRILL
System Zone
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