Detection Systems
Abacus User Guide
Chapter 4.8
Version 7000 software was introduced with many new features (see below) and new design of PCB’s to
enable use of the keypad bus for expansion, by using I/O modules and communication of signals using
the new ADV1 additional features. As the Abacus 8/15P can only be fitted with a 3.2A battery
additional power required and size of panel limited the introduction of Version 7000 features. (I/O
Modules not fitted or Point ID is not available on Abacus 8/15P).
New On/Off user code introduced.
Separate Exit times for areas.
Improved part setting of areas.
Increased display time on pressing YES/PART key after alarm and code on coded reset.
Improved use of text with a library.
New menu, to warn you, that you are about to enter programming/omit routines.
New menus to allow faster access to code programming etc (i.e. ‘Enter code No.’ to enable
you to select the code you require to change).
Duress code area setting option removed (Duress is now all areas).
When panel is set strobe operates for five seconds to indicate panel set.
Sounder is no longer activated with ‘Engineer read log’ displayed.
Unused zones may be disabled by programming.
Zone six may be used for silent signalling on point ID or SIA (Abacus 8/80)
Improved Factory Default Settings.
On alarm display reads as appropriate either Phone Engineer or Phone ARC (Alarm
Receiving Centre).
Engineer can also reset panel on coded reset.
Improved Upload/Download programming functions.
Upload/Download log can now be programmed for pre-set number of events before
downloading.
Mode 1 operation, no longer available.
Silent Set Normal/ Low confo rmation tone volume setting.
SIA protocol introduced on Abacus 8/80.
Power Supply
Caution. Should you become aware that power is to be removed for a prolonged period, then
contact your installation engineer.
All Abacus panel are supplied with power from the mains, which should not be switched off. Within
the panel is an emergency battery that is on float charge. Should the mains power be lost the battery
will support the system for at least eight hours. If mains remain off for over eight hours, the system
could go into an alarm condition, and you will be unable to silence the outside bell. The battery could
also be damaged by going into deep discharge and require replacement
. (Abacus 72 and Abacus 8/80
have a battery cut of relay to prevent deep discharge).
