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Vigilon fire alarm system
Typical fault messages
The table below shows some of the more typical fault messages and indications that may appear at the panel if there are faults in
the system. It also gives the meaning and possible recti
fi
cation action for each fault.
On
Flashing
Message
Indication
Meaning
Action
FARE Faulty
Fault
Fault/Dis
The Fire Alarm Routing Equipment FARE is
faulty.
Check short circuit or signal transmission
failure at FARE
Mains failed
Fault
Power Fault
The mains supply to the control panel has failed.
Restore the mains supply to the control
panel.
Battery
discharged n
Fault
Power Fault
The battery supply to the Control Panel is fully
discharged.
Check the battery and replace if
necessary.
Battery
disconnected
Fault
Power Fault
The battery supply to the Control Panel has been
disconnected.
Reconnect the battery.
Monitored line
input OC or SC
Fault
The monitored line input has an open or short
circuit fault.
Check the wiring and ensure the end-of-
line device is connected in the circuit.
Master Alarm(s)
OC or SC n
Fault
Sounder
There is an open or short circuit fault on the
master alarm wiring.
Check the wiring. Ensure the end-of-line
device is connected in the circuit.
Lost Device
Fault
Sounder
The Device is not communicating with the
Control Panel via the Loop. Additional indication
given if it is a Sounder device.
Check the connections to the device.
Wiring changed
SC at card n
Fault
There is a short circuit on the loop n wiring.
Identify the device where a cable fault
has occurred and remove the fault.
Interface input
OC /SC
Fault
There is an open or short circuit on the input line
of an interface.
Locate and remove the wiring fault.
Ensure the end-of-line device is
connected in the circuit.
Device Mains
failed
Fault
There is a mains supply failure at an interface
unit, repeat panel or mimic panel
Check the fuse and mains supply to the
equipment.
Device Battery
fault
Fault
The battery supply at an interface unit, repeat
panel or mimic panel has failed the load test.
Check the battery and replace if
necessary.