User and Installation Manual
ALPHA 16 - 248 GBR
Conventional Modular Fire Alarm
Control Panel
Document :
MUALPHA16248GB
Index
: A
Date
: 26/03/07
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: 21/49
Access level 1 functions with all the light signals and the main signals on the alphanumeric panel, while in terms of
commands only the
Buzzer off
and
Immediate alarm
buttons work (the latter only in the event of a delayed alarm).
- Level 2 (commands enabled):
This operating level is designed for people with specific duties, trained and authorised to operate the system in states of
quietness, alarm, fault, deactivation and test.
It operates with all the keys and command functions controlled by the panel except the configuration functions.
Access level 2 is signalled by the green light being ON and is activated from the main panel by typing in the access
code as follows:
a) press the CE key once and release it. On the display the message ENTER CODE appears:
b) Type the sequence:
1 2 4 3
(level 2 activation code).
If the operation is correctly carried out, the buzzer sounds, the display visualizes the message COMMANDS ENABLED
and the
2nd access level
green LED is ON.
The process is timed and stops automatically if the panel keys are untouched for more than 30 seconds.
2nd access level may also be obtained by inserting a mechanical key into the panel, connected to the basic panel (see
panel panel measures and connections).
-
Level 3 (configuration):
This is a specific operating level designed for people who have good knowledge of the equipment and are trained and
authorised to display and modify the configuration settings for zones/lines/times/options.
Access level 3 or panel configuration can be activated from the panel or by PC and is signalled by the general
deactivation/test LED flashing and the message CONFIG. ACTIVATED on the display.
At the configuration stage only some of the light signals and command keys function, and even these have a different
role compared to normal functioning mode (see specific section).
To activate access level 3 from the panel, remove the screws from the front door, access the rear part of the panel and
insert configuration jumpers. Then quickly press the reset button next to the jumpers (see section 6).
To activate access level 3 from a PC, connect it to the serial port on the panel and run the configuration program
CFGRAIK.
If the panel stays in configuration mode for more than 2 minutes without any operations being carried out, a panel fault
signal is activated. The signal can be stopped by pressing a key or deactivating configuration mode.
- Level 4 (adjust physical configuration, adjust operating mode):
This is a specific operating level designed for people with in-depth knowledge of the equipment and who have been
trained and authorised by the manufacturer to repair and/or adjust the physical configuration and original functioning of
the panel.
The level is intended for skilled installation personnel and is obtained by opening the panel case, deactivating the power
supply and following the specific procedures for replacing or setting the components in the panel.
5-2 SILENCE THE BUZZER AND ALARM/FAULT OUTPUTS:
In the event of a prealarm, alarm or fault, the panel activates the piezoelectric buzzer as well as the corresponding light
signals.
The buzzer can be silenced at access level 1 (without need to activate 2
nd
access level) by pressing the buzzer off key for
a moment:
At access level 2, if there is an alarm or fault, the key can be used to stop the outputs. This function
is operative only
if it
is set during configuration.
The process is signalled by the yellow LED next to the command key being ON and stays on until the next reset
command or until a new state of alarm or fault is activated.
The panel can however be set so that the buzzer off deactivates automatically if it remains on for more than 10 minutes
(see configuration options).
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NOTE:
The buzzer auto-reset function does not stop a CPU FAULT after 10 minutes – this can only be deactivated
by manually resetting from the panel.
5-3 PANEL MEMORY RESET
All states of alarm/fault registered by the panel are memorized in the display and, for the alarms, in the outputs. The
different states of buzzer off are also memorized.
A RESET operation needs to be carried out to restore a standby state.
