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COMMISSIONING
INTRODUCTION
Commissioning involves checking that all connections have been properly done and that all hardware is functioning
correctly. This means the system must first be installed in accordance with the previous section of this manual.
Because of the flexibility and functionality of this panel, it can sometimes be quite hard to establish your desired network
configuration, and cause effect actions among networked panels.
The basic functionality of the panel is readily available and the fire alarm system will be operational just by supplying it
with electrical power. If a fire is detected on any networked panel or an evacuation is set, this action will propagate through
the network.
The best way to become familiarized with all the programming facilities of this panel will be a hands-on approach, with
practical testing, aided closely by both communications manual and panel manual.
GETTING THE PANEL/REPEATER RUNNING
Apply AC power to the Panel.
The LCD should display the SPLASH SCREEN image with the Panel logo. This will be followed by the date and time (and
the company name if it has been set). Within a few seconds faults will be reported, these will overwrite the date and time
(and company name).
If a Repeater is used, supply can be obtained directly from the auxiliary power supply output of neighbour panel. Apply
power to the repeater. If after a few seconds upon completion of the initialization phase the LCD display shows the message
"NO COMMS TO PANEL" and the FAULT LED is lit-up, verify the condition of the repeater. Verify the communications and
interface connections.
The panel is supplied set to ‘Installation mode’. In Installation Mode the green SYSTEM ON LED will flash on and off. The
panel will automatically detect and memorize all the devices connected to the loop in the system and all Network
connections.
The SYSTEM ON LED on the fascia of the panel should be flashing green. This indicates that the system is in Installation
Mode. If the LED is solid green the system is in Active Mode and needs to be put into Installation Mode - refer to specific
panel manual for further information.
If the SYSTEM ON LED is flashing and information is being displayed on the LCD, then the Panel is functional and ready for
commissioning.
Please refer to “STEP BY STEP” section in order to ensure that all system is running properly.
In the end of the commissioning phase
, and once the connections and hardware have been checked, it is possible to get the
basic fire alarm system up and running very quickly -
it is only necessary to have the system in Installation Mode for 90
seconds, then set the system to ‘Active Mode’. During this period the system will record all devices and
connections established in order to detect future unwanted changes in the system.
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