SIMPLICITY PLUS USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE GUIDE & LOG BOOK
Software Versions: PANEL r7255 & LOOP r7152
Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-108
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Issue 3.09 Author: NRPJ Date: 25/5/2017
4.4 ACCESS LEVELS
The Simplicity has the following access levels:
i. QUIESCENT STATE
When the Panel is in its Normal state the indicator lights on the front of the enclosure give a comprehensive overview of the
System’s current status. Any Fire and Fault conditions are clearly displayed, and any disablements highlighted. For detailed
descriptions of what each indicator means, please refer to Section 4.5.
The only functions that can be performed by the user when the panel is in the normal or quiescent state are:
Scrolling between alarms using the Previous & Next buttons.
Putting the Panel into the Controls Enabled state – see below.
ii. CONTROLS ENABLED
This access level is obtained by turning the keyswitch to the controls enabled position. Here the user can start or stop the external
sounders, silence the panels internal buzzer, or reset the panel. The numeric keypad is also enabled which allows the user to enter
the codes for configuration or test modes.
iii. CONFIGURATION MENU – FOR INSTALLATION /COMMISSIONING ENGINEER ONLY
This access level is obtained by entering the configuration code. This is a factory preset code which cannot be changed (see
Installation Manual). Here the user can View loop contents, read individual devices, edit the messages for each device, or
reconfigure the panel. (Select Covered to exit the menu)
iv. TEST MODE SELECTION – FOR TEST ENGINEER ONLY
This access level is obtained by pressing the test button, and entering the test code. This is a factory preset code which cannot be
changed. Here the user can put any of the zones or sounder circuits into test mode. Turn the keyswitch back to the off position to
exit this mode.
4.5 CHECKING THE PANELS INDICATION LEDS
Turn the key switch to “Controls Enabled” position then press the LED test button . All the LEDs on the front panel will light for 3
seconds, and the panel’s internal buzzer will also sound.
4.6 WHAT THE LEDS MEAN
The LEDs on the Simplicity Plus can be grouped into the following sections:
General Indications:
These are indications to specific conditions, such as power, power supply faults, Earth faults, double address,system fault etc. They
indicate all conditions except those that relate to the zones & sounders.
Common Indications:
These are Common Fire & Common Fault. These light in conjunction with another LED which indicates the fire or fault condition, as
a backup indication. They do not represent a specific event.
Zone Indications:
These are used to show a fire, fault, test mode, or disablement on a zone. Note that the zone does not necessarily refer to a specific
section of cabling. It refers to the address set to the devices.
Mode Indications:
These are used to show which mode the panel is in. The controls active LED shows if the controls are enabled. The general test &
general disablement are used to indicate test mode & disablement mode respectively.
