XFP
NETWORKABLE
ANALOGUE
ADDRESSABLE
FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL
user manual
and log book
Approved Document No. DFU2000510 Rev 1
FP NETWORKABLE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
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CONTENTS
Important safety notes ........................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Fire alarm systems - an overview ....................................................................................................................4
The XFP fire alarm control panel ....................................................................................................................4
An overview of the panel’s access levels ........................................................................................................4
User responsibilities ............................................................................................................................5
Panel layout, indicators and controls ................................................................................................6
General user operation ........................................................................................................................8
(Messages that may appear on the panel’s display and what they mean)
Normal conditions ............................................................................................................................................8
Fire conditions ..................................................................................................................................................9
1st-stage fire conditions ................................................................................................................................10
Pre-alarm conditions ......................................................................................................................................11
Fault conditions ..............................................................................................................................................11
Access level 1 (general user) controls and menu options ..............................................................12
Displaying fire, fault, disablement and test events ..............................................................................12-13
Testing the panel’s lamps ..............................................................................................................................13
Displaying the panel’s alarm counter ............................................................................................................13
Access level 2 (authorised user) controls and menu options ........................................................14
Silencing the alarm sounders ........................................................................................................................14
Resounding the alarm sounders ....................................................................................................................14
Resetting the panel ........................................................................................................................................14
Displaying fire, fault, disablement and test events ....................................................................................15
Testing the panel’s lamps ..............................................................................................................................15
Displaying and clearing the panel’s alarm counter ......................................................................................15
Changing the panel’s time and date ............................................................................................................16
Event log functions ........................................................................................................................................16
Disabling or enabling parts of the system ....................................................................................................17
Changing the access level 2 entry code ........................................................................................................19
System set-up data chart ..................................................................................................................20
Fire alarm log book ......................................................................................................................21-26
Installation certificate ........................................................................................................................27
Commissioning certificate..................................................................................................................28
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
The panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and used in accordance with this manual.
Hazardous voltages are present inside the panel - DO NOT open it unless you are qualified and
uthorised to do so. There is no need to open the panel’s enclosure except to carry out commissioning,
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maintenance and remedial work. This work must only be carried out by competent service personnel who
are fully conversant with the contents of the panel’s separate engineering manual and have the
necessary skills for maintaining this equipment.
If the enclosure is damaged in any way, expert advice should be sought regarding its repair.
Regular servicing of the fire alarm system is highly recommended, preferably on a continuous
maintenance contract and by a competent organisation. A fully-itemised report of the installation should
be obtained at least annually.
Disclaimer
No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this fire alarm panel for any
misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as a whole.
The manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to make
changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice. E&OE.
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INTRODUCTION
Fire alarm systems - an overview
The primary purpose of a fire alarm system is to provide an early warning of a fire so that people and
animals can be evacuated and action taken to stop the fire as soon as possible - all according to a
predetermined plan.
Alarms may be raised automatically, by smoke or heat detectors, or manually by a person operating a
anual call point.
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To ensure an alarm is dealt with in an orderly manner, it is important to know where the alarm is
coming from. To aid this function, fire alarm systems are usually split into zones, each covering a
ifferent area of a building.
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hen an alarm has been raised, the panel responds by indicating the zone(s) in which the alarm has
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occurred and activating all relevant outputs (sounders, bells, strobes, beacons, relays, etc.) to provide
a warning of the fire.
The XFP fire alarm control panel
The XFP is an intelligent ‘addressable’ fire alarm panel designed to work with a wide range of
intelligent fire detection devices. As such, it is able to provide much more detailed information about
a fire condition than just the number of the activated zone.
As well as giving prioritised feedback on the status of the system, its easy-to-read 80-character display
will indicate the name and location of every detector that has responded to a fire and also show the
order in which they went into alarm.
It will also display detailed information on any pre-alarm and/or fault conditions that arise and can be
programmed to operate in a number of different ways to help reduce the incidence of false alarms
and to encourage the orderly evacuation of a building in a true fire condition.
Controls are available that will allow authorised users to silence or reset a fire condition, to disable or
enable parts of the system to suit prevailing conditions, to change the time the system enters day
(building occupied) and night (building unoccupied) mode and to test the panel’s indicators and liquid
crystal display to ensure they are working correctly.
All of these functions - and more - are explained in detail in this user manual.
An overview of the panel’s access levels
Three access levels are available at the panel - access level 1 (general user), access level 2 (authorised
user) and access level 3 (engineer).
Access level 1 is the normal user level which is accessible to everyone. At this level you can:
• Scroll through any fire, pre-alarm and fault conditions that are displayed on the panel’s display
• View any disablements or zones that are being tested (if applicable)
• Test the panel’s lamps (its LED indicators and display) to ensure they are working correctly
• Determine the total number of times the panel has been in a fire condition
• Gain entry to access level 2 (authorised user level) and, if you are an engineer, access level 3.
Access level 2 is the authorised user level which is available to authorised, trained personnel only.
Access to this level is achieved by either, the input of a special four-digit code using the panel’s
pushbuttons, or by turning the panel’s keyswitch to the armed position (I).
At access level 2, the panel’s Silence, Reset and Investigate buttons become active and users are able to:
• Scroll through any fire, pre-alarm or fault conditions that are displayed on the panel’s display
• View any disablements or zones that are being tested (if applicable)
• Enable or disable zones, sounders, outputs, relays and devices (as appropriate)
• Print, display and/or reset the panel’s event history
• Set the time and date
• Change the entry code to access level 2 from its factory default.
Access level 3 is the panel’s engineering/programming level. On no account should access level 3 be
accessed by anyone but an authorised system engineer. A fire panel is a piece of life safety equipment and
unauthorised access may affect the way the panel functions, endanger life and void its warranty. If you
are an authorised engineer, details of access level 3 can be found in the separate Engineering manual.
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USER RESPONSIBILITIES
BS5839-1 is the British Standard code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Section 7 of the standard (User
Responsibilities) states that a named responsible person should be appointed to supervise all matters
pertaining to the fire alarm system {clause 47.2a}.
Highlighted below is a summary of the main functions the responsible person is expected to carry out
with regard to BS5839-1 only. It does not highlight any other responsibilities that may be required of
the user or responsible person that are listed in documentation such as the Employers Guide to Fire
Safety, the Fire Precautions (Workplace) regulations and/or any other legislation relevant to the
premises. If in doubt, the fire authority can advise on the fire legislation that applies to any given
building. For countries outside the UK, different user responsibilities may apply.
BS5839-1 states the responsible person should:
(The bracketed numbers {xx} identify the BS5839-1 clauses to which the summary refers.)
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Ensure the fire alarm panel is checked daily to confirm there are no faults on the system {47.2b}
Ensure arrangements are in place for the test, maintenance and regular servicing of the system with
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regard to Section 6 of the standard {47.2c}. Important: Clause 44 of BS5839-1 recommends weekly and
monthly tests that should be carried out by the responsible person. See below for details.
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Ensure the Fire Alarm Log Book is kept up to date by recording fire signals, fault signals, work on the
system, etc., and make sure it is available for inspection at all times {47.2d / 48}
Ensure all relevant occupants of the premises are instructed in the proper use of the system {47.2e}
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Take steps to limit the number of false alarms on the system {47f}
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Ensure the effectiveness of the system is not impaired by ensuring there is a space of at least 500mm in all
directions around and below every fire detector and that all manual call points are unobstructed and easy
to see {47g}
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Liaise with all relevant building engineers, decorators, etc., to ensure any changes to (or maintenance of),
the building’s fabric does not compromise the protection given by the fire alarm system, create faults or false
alarms {47h}
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Ensure that any structural or occupancy changes planned for the building are done so with due and early
consideration given to any changes that may be required to the fire system {47h}
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Ensure that a selection of spare parts are held as appropriate within the premises {47j}
Routine weekly and monthly testing to be undertaken by the user/responsible person
To meet the requirements of Clause 44 of BS5839-1 we recommend the following tests are carried out at
approximately the same time each week, during normal working hours:
Note: It is essential any alarm receiving centre is contacted before and after these tests to avoid unwanted
alarms and to confirm the fire signal is correctly received.
• Carry out an Indicator lamp test to check all zone lights show and the beeper sounds.
• Operate a manual call point or smoke/heat detector to test the fire alarm.
• Check that the alarm sounders operate.
• Reset the system by pressing the Silence/Resound Sounders button and Control Panel Reset button.
• Verify that no manual call points or smoke/heat detectors are obstructed in any way.
• Test a different zone each week using a different call point or detector so all are tested in rotation.
Monthly attention: Ensure authorised service personnel verify the system’s standby power supply (or supplies)
are in good working order.
Quarterly and periodic inspection, testing, servicing and maintenance
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that an ongoing periodic plan is in place that meets Clause 45
(Inspection and Maintenance) of BS5839-1. The work required to meet this Clause must be carried out by a
competent person with specialist knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems. The standard recognises
this will normally be an outside specialist fire alarm servicing organisation.
Please note: the above summaries do not replace Sections 6 and 7 of BS5839-1 but are intended to help the user gain a greater understanding
of his or her responsibilities. We strongly recommend the named responsible person familiarises themselves with the full standard, copies of
which are available from your local reference library or can be purchased from the British Standards Institute, Customer Services Dept., 389
Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL. Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001. Web: www.bsi-global.com
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General fault
Fire Alarm Contr ol Panel Instruct ions
To view more events use the scroll buttons
To silence the internal sounder:press
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REDCO WAREHOUSING
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To view more events use t he scroll buttons
To silence the internal sounder:press
To silence/resound the alarm sounders:
Turn key to and pres sl
press and . Enter code and pressOR
To reset the panel:
Ensure all alarm conditions are silenced a nd
investigations are complete and press
To exit access mode: ORRemove key press and hold
10:59:03 24 Jun : Normal
FREDCO WAREHOUSING
PANEL LAYOUT, INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
Front panel layout of single loop 16 zone fire panel
Front panel layout of one or two loop 32 zone fire panel
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LED Indicators
Liquid crystal display Provides detailed information on the status of the fire alarm system, see pages 8-11
(General) Fire Flashes red when there is a fire condition on any zone and goes steady red
hen the alarm is silenced. Subsequent fire conditions will restart the general
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Fire indicator flashing until it is silenced again
Fire Zones One or more of these indicators will flash red in an alarm condition to show
which (1-16 or 1-32) zone(s) the fire is in and will go steady when silenced
Supply Present Normally lit green to show that all of the panel’s power supplies are
functioning correctly
est Lit yellow when the panel is in walk test mode. This indicator does NOT light
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for any other test condition
Accessed Lit yellow when the panel is in access level 2 or 3
General Disablement Lit yellow when one or more zone, sounder, output or relay is disabled
Phased Evacuation Flashes yellow when there is a phased evacuation in process
General Fault Flashes yellow when there is a fault condition on the panel. Will always be lit
in conjunction with at least one other Fault indicator
Power Supply Fault Lit yellow when the panel’s power supply or Mains has failed or the panel’s
standby battery is in poor condition
System Fault Lit yellow when a system error, such as a microprocessor fault, occurs. Remains
lit even if the panel automatically clears the fault
Sounder Status Flashes yellow if there is a faulty sounder or a sounder disablement anywhere
on the system
Delays Running Lit yellow when one or more output delays have been programmed into the panel.
Flashes yellow when one or more output delay is running
Button controls
More Information Displays additional information on any fire, pre-alarm or fault conditions
that appear on the panel’s display
(Scroll Up)
(Scroll Down)
Accept
Escape
Menu Provides access to the panel’s user menus
Silence Internal Sounder Silences the panel’s internal sounder
51 Dependent on the status of the panel, these two buttons:
63•scroll vertically through any fire, pre-alarm or fault conditions that appear
on the panel’s display
• scroll vertically through the panel’s user menus
• manipulate date, time and disablement settings, etc.
• serve as code input buttons to access levels 2 or 3
42 Dependent on the status of the panel, these two buttons:
34•scroll horizontally through the panel’s user menus
• escape or accept options available in the panel’s user menus
• serve as code input buttons to access levels 2 or 3
Control Panel Reset Resets the panel when the sounders are silenced (access levels 2 & 3 only)
Silence / Resound Sounders Silences or resounds the system’s sounders (access levels 2 & 3 only)
Investigate Starts the panel’s investigate timer function (access levels 2 & 3 only). Only
available if the panel’s investigate function has been enabled by an engineer
Keyswitch control
Turning the keyswitch to the armed position (I) gives the user instant access to
access level 2 (authorised user level)
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Time
Date
System status
Site specific text
10:59:34
24 Jun
: Normal
FREDCO WAREHOUSING
Options
: Normal
: Normal: occupied
: Normal: unoccupied
: Outputs delayed
: Disablements active
: Zone tests active
: Calibrating
GENERAL USER OPERATION
(MESSAGES THAT MAY APPEAR ON THE PANEL’S DISPLAY AND WHAT THEY MEAN)
At access level 1, the panel’s display provides feedback on the system’s current status. Priority is always given
to the most important current event, i.e. fire conditions will override pre-alarms and/or fault conditions. This
section (pages 8-11) outlines the various messages that may be displayed, what they mean and what action
is required.
NORMAL CONDITIONS
In normal mode (when no fires, faults or pre-alarms are occurring), one of the following messages will
be displayed at the panel:
Normal is displayed when there are no fires, faults or pre-alarms on the system and the panel’s
day/night (building occupied/unoccupied) facility HAS NOT been set up by the system engineer.
Normal: occupied is displayed when there are no fires, faults or pre-alarms on the system and the panel
is in day (building occupied) mode.
Normal: unoccupied is displayed when there are no fires, faults or pre-alarms on the system and the
panel is in night (building unoccupied) mode.
Day/night (building occupied/unoccupied) settings are normally programmed into the panel by a
system engineer. They allow the system to operate differently dependent on the time of day with, for
example, different detector sensitivity settings and lower sounder volumes. If required, authorised
users can manually alter the time the panel enters day and night mode using the access level 2 menu
options - see pages 14-19.
Outputs delayed is displayed if one or more delays to outputs have been programmed into the panel.
It indicates that certain outputs (which may include sounders, relays and/or output units) will not
trigger in the event of a fire alarm condition for a set period of time, as programmed by the system
engineer. Pressing the More Information button in a fire alarm condition will give more information
about delays.
Disablements active is displayed if one or more disablements have been programmed into the panel
by an authorised user or engineer. If required, you can view these disablements at access level 1 (or, if
you are an authorised user, you can cancel them (or set additional disablements) at access level 2.
Zone tests active is displayed if one or more of the fire alarm system’s zones have been programmed
into test mode by an authorised engineer. When a zone is in test mode, any fire alarm conditions
raised on it WILL NOT be reported to the panel in the normal way. As such, this message should only
appear when an engineer is working on the system. If required, you can view which zones are in test
mode at access levels 1 or 2. Zones can only be taken out of test mode by an authorised engineer.
Calibrating... is displayed if automatic adjustments are taking place to allow the system’s smoke and
heat detectors to perform at their optimum level. Normally, this message only appears at 04:00 hours
although it is possible that an engineer may have programmed this to happen at an alternative time.
Whilst calibrating, the display will list the ID code of the device being calibrated, i.e. “L:1 D:154” and
the system will not return to normal until the process is complete.
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Total number of
zones in fire
Last zone:
1 Zones
1:North Stairs :FIRE!
Number of zone in fire
Name of zone in fire
System status
1st Zone: 1: North Stairs
Lastzone: 3: Ground Floor
:FIRE!
3 Zones
1 of 1 Alarms in: Zone 1
North stairs : Detector near exit
Number of activated
devices within the zone
N
umber of zone in fire
Name of zone in fire
Device description
FIRE CONDITIONS
In the event of a fire condition:
• the panel’s general Fire indicator will flash;
• the panel’s internal sounder (if enabled) will pulse;
• the relevant Fire Zone indicator on the panel will flash;
• the panel’s display will show the number and name of the zone in fire (see example below); and
• the system’s sounders, relays and other output devices will operate as programmed.
Pressing the More Information button will display the actual device that has triggered the fire
condition, for example:
If more than one device is in a fire
condition on the zone, the top left
corner of the display will show, for
example “1 of 3” and can be scrolled
through using the
5and6buttons.
In the event of a fire condition on multiple zones:
• the panel’s general Fire indicator will flash, its internal sounder (if enabled) will pulse and its
relevant Fire Zone indicators will flash;
• the panel’s display will show the first and last zones that went into fire together with the total
number of zones that are in fire. For example, if a fire condition has occurred in zones 1, 2 and 3
in that order, the display will show a message similar to the one below.
• the system’s sounders, relays and other output devices will operate as programmed.
To view any additional zones that are in fire, press the
continue to show the last zone that went into fire but all previous zones will now appear on a stepby-step basis with details of which order they went into fire, i.e. 1st zone, 2nd zone, etc.
Pressing the More Information button at any time will give you details of the actual device(s) that are
in a fire condition on the zone that is on the top line of the display. These can be scrolled through
using the
5and 6buttons.
In the event of a fire condition, the building’s fire management plan should always be
executed.
Authorised users can silence or reset the system as appropriate by entering access level 2 and pressing
the buttons on the panel’s front. Details on how to do this can be found on page 14.
5or6buttons as appropriate. The display will
FIRE CONDITIONS WITH OUTPUT DELAYS
If a fire condition occurs on a zone that has been programmed with one or more output delays, the
panel will report the fire condition as described above but the panel’s Delays Running indicator will
flash yellow to indicate that one or more of the zone’s assigned outputs has not yet triggered. Details
of which outputs have delays running can be viewed by pressing the More Information button.
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