Bosch Fire, Fire System System User Manual

Fire System

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3
Command Center Function Keys 4
Viewing System Events 5
Warning Displays and Tones 5
Fire Alarms 6
Silencing Fire Troubles 7
Detector Reset Key 8
Annunciator Reset Key 9
The Idle Display 10
How the System Reports Alarms 11
System Functions 12
View Memory 13
Fire Test 14
View Log 16
Remote Program 17
System Trouble Displays 21
Log Event Definitions 23
System Glossary 26
Maintenance and Service 27

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Using the Command Center

Your system provides access to functions through the Menu. Access
the Menu by pressing the [ESC] key. Pressing the [PREV] or
[NEXT] key allows you to scroll up or down through the list of
functions programmed by your security company. Pressing the
[ENT] key initiates the function displayed. To exit the Menu, press
the [ESC] key.

What is a Point?

A “point” is a detection device, or group of devices connected to
your system. Points display individually at the command center
with custom text. The text can describe a single smoke detector, or
an area such as FIRST FLOOR or LOBBY.

Introduction

Your system’s command center is an advanced digital device that
offers a variety of features. Its highly visible, back-lit keypad and
built-in sounder alert you to a number of system events.

About This User’s Guide

This User’s Guide covers basic system features. It is designed to be
an everyday type of reference for system users. The functions
described in this guide are programmed by your security company.
Some of them may not be included in your system.

Throughout this guide the # symbol refers to a variable numerical
quantity, such as the number of points to test. Messages that
appear in the command center display appear in this guide LIKE
THIS. Keys that you must press appear [LIKE THIS].

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Command Center Function Keys

Your command center has four function keys. These keys are used
to control your system.

ESC (Escape)

The [ESC] key has two functions. First, the [ESC] key is used to
enter the Menu. Pressing this key takes you to the first item in the
menu.

Second, pressing [ESC] takes you back to the idle display.

PREV (Previous)

When viewing a list, pressing the [PREV] key takes you back to the
previously shown item.

NEXT

Press the [NEXT] key to view the next item in a menu or list.

ENT (Enter)

The function of the [ENT] key is to select the menu item displayed.

Command Center Quiets for Keystrokes

Pressing [ESC], [PREV], [NEXT], or [ENT] lights the keys and
quiets any warning tones. If you don’t press another key within 20
seconds, the keypad lights go out and the warning tones resume.

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Viewing System Events

Your system automatically displays fire alarm events or fire trouble
events as they occur. Fire trouble events include such things as a
broken wire or a closed sprinkler system valve.

Warning Displays and Tones

Your command center emits one of several distinct tones and
displays custom text to alert you to system events. Additional bells
or horns may also be connected to your system. Audible and visual
devices such as horns and strobes alert you to emergencies.

Priority of Events

If more than one event occurs, your system sorts them into one of
three groups. The groups (highest priority first) are: Fire Alarms,
Fire Troubles, and Non-Fire Troubles.

The group with the highest priority scrolls first in the command
center’s display. Descriptions of the tones and displays for each
group and instructions for silencing the tones are included in the
descriptions that follow.

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Fire Alarms

Fire alarms are the highest priority events. When a fire point
activates, your command center emits a pulsating high-pitched fire
tone. Evacuate all occupants and investigate for smoke or fire. The
tone sounds for the time set by your servicing company.

The command center display shows only the point text of the

first
point that went into fire alarm. Pressing the [NEXT] manually
displays additional points (if any) that went into alarm. Events
scroll from the oldest to the newest.

Alarm Silence Key

Press the [ALARM SILENCE] key to silence a fire alarm. After
pressing [ALARM SILENCE], the system briefly displays * FIRE
SYSTEM * followed by ALARM SILENCED and then the
number of fire points in alarm (A1 ## FIRE ALARM) in the
area and then the custom text of all the points in alarm in the order
of occurrence. Your system may be programmed so that you
cannot silence some fire alarms until the fire event is cleared. The
example below illustrates the displays one would see with two
points in alarm. See the description of the Detector Reset key and
the Annunciator Reset key for more information.

* FIRE SYSTEM *

ALARM SILENCED

A1 2 FIRE ALARM

LOBBY SMOKE

1ST FLOOR

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Silencing Fire Troubles

After an alarm is silenced, the device that caused the alarm is usually
still faulted or activated. In the case of a smoke detector, it must be
reset by pressing the [DETECTOR RESET] button (see page 8). An
off-normal device creates a fire trouble condition. Examples of
trouble conditions include such things as a closed valve or broken
wire. When a fire trouble occurs, your command center emits three
warble tones, then a pause (repeatedly).

The system displays the number of fire points with troubles (A1
## FIRE TRBLE) in an area and then repeatedly displays the
custom text for all the points in trouble in the order of occurrence.

Special System Trouble Display

SERVC AC FAIL and SERVC BATT LOW are examples of
special system trouble displays. These displays appear on all
keypads in the system. These trouble displays begin with SERVC.
See System Trouble Displays on page 21 for a description of each
system trouble display. Pressing the [TROUBLE SILENCE] key will
silence a system trouble tone, but the SERVC display will not clear
until the faulted condition is corrected.

Trouble Silence Key

Pressing the [TROUBLE SILENCE] key silences a fire trouble. If the
fault condition is still present, the display will repeatedly scroll from
* FIRE SYSTEM * to FIRE TROUBLE. Manually press the
[NEXT] key repeatedly to display all of the devices that are still off
normal. When all devices return to normal, the FIRE TROUBLE
display automatically clears. If you wish to review cleared troubles,
this can be done by pressing the [ESC] key to enter the Menu and
then pressing [NEXT] until VIEW MEMORY ? is displayed. See
the VIEW MEMORY ? function on page 13 for more
information.

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If the fault condition is still present, the display repeatedly scrolls
from * FIRE SYSTEM * to FIRE TROUBLE. Manually
press the [NEXT] key repeatedly to display all of the devices that are
still off-normal. When all devices return to normal the FIRE
TROUBLE display automatically clears. Check to be certain that
there is no smoke, fire, or other danger present.

If you can’t reset the detector or sensor contact your service
company.

Detector Reset Key

Description

Detection devices, such as smoke detectors, must be reset after being
activated. Pressing the [DETECTOR RESET] key momentarily
removes power from these sensors to reset them.

Detector Reset Key

After pressing this key, the display shows SENSORS RESETING
for approximately 3 seconds and then goes blank before returning
to the repeated display of * FIRE SYSTEM * followed by
ALARM SILENCED. This function clears alarm point information
from the display. The ALARM SILENCED message continues to
display as a reminder that the VIEW MEMORY ? function can still
be used to view cleared point information. Pressing the
[ANNUNCIATOR RESET] key clears both the View Memory
buffer and the ALARM SILENCED display. For more information
see the description of the VIEW MEMORY ? function (page 13).