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AFP-3030 Operations Manual —
P/N DOC-01-033:C 05/12/2018
General Information
Introduction to the Control Panel
1.2 Introduction to the Control Panel
The AFP-3030 is an intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with features suitable for most applications.
There are two basic configuration options for the AFP-3030.
With Display
In this configuration, the panel comes fitted with a front display/keypad, which allows programming and viewing options at the panel.
This manual gives operating instructions using the front display/keypad.
Displayless Mode
In Displayless Mode, no keypad/display is fitted at the panel, and it is controlled by remote annunciators. VeriFire™ Tools programming
is required. Refer to VeriFire™ Tools Help File for information on programming without an AFP-3030 display/keypad. A PC is required
when using VeriFire™ Tools.
1.3 Operating Features
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Alarm Verification selection, to reduce unwanted alarms
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Output Delay Time
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Silence Inhibit timer and Auto Silence timer for Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs)
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Programmable Signal Silence, System Reset, and Alarm Activate functions through monitor modules
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Automatic time-of-day and day-of-week control functions, with holiday option
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Intelligent Sensing with nine field-adjustable Pre-Alarm levels with programmable Control-By-Event (CBE)
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Operate automatic smoke or heat detector sounder/relay base on action Pre-Alarm level, with general evacuation on alarm level
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Centralized voice paging and audible alarm signalling options
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Programmable Control-By-Event control of outputs from individual alarm or supervisory addressable devices
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Networks with other FACPs and equipment for large applications
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Automatic detector sensitivity adjustments based on programmable building occupancy schedules
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Compatible with Mass Notification Systems
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