RDU Mk2 Installation & Programming Manual
Document No: LT0499
Programming Part 1
Page 6-2
8 April 2015
Issue 1.02
6.1
INTRODUCTION
6.1.1
GENERAL
This manual describes the use of program mode to configure the RDU. All configuration
parameters can be set using the display/ keypad without the use of a laptop/PC. It is
recommended that the database be saved to a disk file when programming is complete
using a laptop/PC. The database can be loaded/restored from a previously saved disk file.
This manual applies to RDU version 5.00 software or later (RDU Mk2). The programming
menus in version 5.00 RDU software are quite different to earlier RDU software, and are
now similar to F3200/NDU programming menus. Version 5.00 software also supports
"tandem LCD mode" which means that PanelX (a PC utility) can be used to connect with and
operate/ program the RDU.
Figures 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4 and 7.2.1 (zone configuration) illustrate the programming
menus in the RDU and Table 6.5.1 shows all the programmable parameters.
The RDU has two levels of access for display/keypad operation. These are "operator mode
access" and "program mode access". Operator mode allows commands such as zone
isolate/ de-isolate and history recall to be initiated and does not require a password.
Program mode allows modification of the configuration database and requires a password
plus the adjustment of the database write protect link (LK7) on the controller board. When
the RDU is in program mode, the standby relay is de-energised and the RDU stops
processing alarms/ zone status received from the FIP, but continues replying to the FIP on
the RZDU bus. There is no off normal indication at the FIP when the RDU is in program
mode.
It is recommended that configuration forms specifying all text and programmable parameters
be filled out before programming commences. Blank master forms are included in Appendix
A. A set of completed forms should be kept in the contract file.
NOTE
1. When filling out configuration forms, only non-default parameter settings need to be
recorded.
6.1.2
MENU STRUCTURE & PARAMETER ENTRY
Program mode provides access to a set of menus. Some menus appear as a list of
numbered options where the numeric keypad is used to select an option. Some menus
appear as a list of fields where a flashing cursor indicates the active field and the left and
right arrow keys are used to cycle through the available fields. The left and right arrow keys
are also sometimes used to step backwards and forwards through different menus. When
circuit, zone or relay information is being programmed, the NEXT and PREV keys are used
to step to the next or previous circuit/zone/relay. The CLEAR/ESC key generally returns to a
previous/higher menu level.
To exit program mode, press the CLEAR/ESC key repeatedly until a prompt appears asking
if you wish to exit program mode. Changes that have been made to the database can then
be saved to non-volatile memory or can be discarded at this point.
With some menus, a setting can sometimes be changed by using the up arrow/ down arrow
keys and sometimes by selecting from a list of options using the numeric keypad. Some
menus require the ACK key to be used to save the changes associated with that particular
menu into the database. If the menu is exited without saving changes, a prompt is given,
asking whether the changes should be saved.