COMMISSIONING AND PROGRAMMING
Overview
Commissioning is the setting to work of the equipment. The efficiency with which this is done
depends upon:
• The accuracy of information received regarding the wiring and devices fitted.
• The freedom of the installation from faults and errors.
• The completeness of the information received from the client/specifier as regards the zoning,
naming and functioning of the system.
The final quality of the installation ALWAYS depends upon the quality of these three factors.
Recommended commissioning procedure
Re-fit the panel’s PCBs and all connection leads by reversing the removal procedure detailed on page
5. Ensure all PCB retaining screws are firmly fastened down and that the PSU earth distribution strap
is connected to the base earth distribution post. If an optional network communication card is
required, this should be fitted as shown on page 12.
Check the continuity of the loop, the resistance of the conventional sounder circuits (if applicable)
and all other field wiring as appropriate to ensure they are free from faults.
DO NOT
use a
high
voltage insulation tester with any electronic devices connected
.
If okay, connect all field wiring to the main control PCB as detailed on pages 8 to 11.
Connect the Mains supply to the L, N and Earth terminals on the power supply PCB and the standby
battery supply to its BAT1 terminals.
Upon powering up, the panel’s LCD will display a number of start up messages detailing the protocol
of the panel, etc.
Investigate any faults reported on the panel’s display and take the necessary steps to correct them.
When all faults have been corrected, carry out a loop learn as detailed on page 21. Rectify any
problems resulting from loop learn (e.g. double addresses, missing devices, incomplete loops etc.
Note that a wide range of test and fault-finding functions are available in access level 3.
When all faults have been cleared, proceed to program the panel as appropriate.
When you are satisfied the panel has been programmed and is working correctly, secure the
panel lid and instruct the client/customer in the operation of the system.
Complete and handover all necessary manuals and other documentation prior to leaving site.
System operation / terms of reference
Input devices such as detectors, manual call points and the input channels of I/O units are
programmed to be members of a
Zone
.
Output devices such as loop powered sounders, sounder control units and the panel’s
conventional sounder circuits are programmed to be members of a
Group
.
The output channels of I/O units and the panel’s relays are programmed to be members of a
Set
.
Zones
are programmed via the panel’s software to activate
Groups
and/or
Sets
as appropriate.
The method of activation of Groups can be continuous or pulsed, with or without a delay, as
required.
Note that the panel’s two auxiliary inputs can be programmed to function in a multitude of ways
using the special cause and effects options available in the XFP programming software.
XFP ENGINEERING MANUAL • Approved Document No. DFU1200510 Rev 3 • Page 16 of 36
XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
