Simplex 4100 Operation User guide

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4100 Fire Alarm

Front Panel Operation

Version 9.X Addendum

579-126
Rev. B

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The following changes have been made to this document for Revision B.

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B 1-11 Add Display First Alarm alarm list feature description.

B 2-3 Describe how to identify Version Mismatch Condition.

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SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES - To
ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with
NFPA72-1999, Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change in site-specific
software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of
system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system
hardware or wiring.

All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be
affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other
operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating appliances that are
not directly affected by the change (up to a maximum of 50 appliances) must also be
tested and proper system operation verified.

Follow the instructions in the installation, operating and programming manuals.
These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
and associated equipment. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) operation and
reliability depend upon proper installation.

DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED.

Upon unpacking your Simplex product, inspect the contents of the carton for
shipping damage. If damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier
and notify Simplex.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical power when making any internal
adjustments or repairs. Servicing should be performed by qualified Simplex
Representatives.

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing appliance
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Cautions and Warnings

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Table of Contents........................................................................................... vii

List of Figures................................................................................................. ix

How to Use this Publication............................................................................ xi

Conventions Used ....................................................................................... xi

Key Name Conventions .............................................................................. xi

About this Document ..................................................................................... xii

Introduction................................................................................................ xii

Related Documents .................................................................................... xii

Chapter 1. Version 9.X Overview

Introduction................................................................................................... 1-1

In this Chapter........................................................................................... 1-1

Version 9.X System Description................................................................... 1-2

4100/4020 Version 9.X Compatibility...................................................... 1-2

TrueAlert Addressable Controller............................................................. 1-2

Virtual NACs ............................................................................................ 1-3

TrueAlert Appliances................................................................................ 1-4

VNAC Status ............................................................................................1-4

TrueAlert Controller ................................................................................. 1-4

Effects on the Operator Interface.............................................................. 1-5

Operational Characteristics........................................................................... 1-6

Status Reporting........................................................................................ 1-6

Appliance Control with VNACs ............................................................... 1-7

TrueAlert Disabling/Enabling................................................................... 1-7

Computer Port/SDACT............................................................................. 1-8

Operator Interface......................................................................................... 1-9

TrueAlert Appliances................................................................................ 1-9

Function Key Display ............................................................................... 1-9

Virtual NACs .......................................................................................... 1-10

Display First Alarm................................................................................. 1-11

Chapter 2. System Operations

Introduction................................................................................................... 2-1

In this Chapter........................................................................................... 2-1

Handling Abnormal Conditions .................................................................... 2-2

Read the Display....................................................................................... 2-2

How to Identify a TrueAlert Appliance ....................................................2-2

How to Identify a Version Mismatch Condition ....................................... 2-3

Handling Disabled Conditions...................................................................... 2-5

Introduction............................................................................................... 2-5

How to Disable a VNAC...........................................................................2-5

How to Enable a VNAC............................................................................ 2-6

Chapter 3. TrueAlert Diagnostics

Introduction................................................................................................... 3-1

Contents

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In this Chapter........................................................................................... 3-1

About TrueAlert Diagnostics........................................................................ 3-2

Diagnostics Trouble.................................................................................. 3-2

Activate all Appliance LEDs on all TrueAlert Controller Channels......... 3-2

Single Appliance Test Mode (Manual Real Appliance Test).................... 3-2

Global Silent Appliance Test .................................................................... 3-3

Manual Silent Appliance Test................................................................... 3-3

4100/4020 WalkTest................................................................................. 3-3

Appliance LED Activation............................................................................ 3-4

Procedure .................................................................................................. 3-4

Manual Real Appliance Test......................................................................... 3-5

Procedure .................................................................................................. 3-5

Global Silent Appliance Test Mode.............................................................. 3-6

Procedure .................................................................................................. 3-6

Manual Silent Appliance Test Mode............................................................. 3-7

Procedure .................................................................................................. 3-7

TrueAlert Appliance WalkTest..................................................................... 3-8

Procedure .................................................................................................. 3-8

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Figure 1-1. Graphical Representation of Virtual NACs................................... 1-3

Figure 1-2. Device Address Field .................................................................... 1-9

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Before you start using the 4100 Fire Alarm Front Panel Operation Version 9.X
Addendum, it's important to understand the conventions used in this publication.

The following conventions are used in this publication to identify special names
or text.

• Italic type indicates important terms or titles of publications, such as

the 4100 Fire Alarm Front Panel Operation Version 9.X Addendum.

• Text enclosed in quotation marks indicates the title of a chapter or section of

the manual, such as “How to Use this Publication.”

• Bulleted lists, such as this one, provide you with information. They are also

used to indicate alternatives in numbered procedural steps.

• Numbered lists indicate procedures with steps that you must carry out

sequentially.

The following convention is used to describe keys on the Front Panel (Operator
Interface Panel).

• Operator Interface Panel Auxiliary Keypad names appear in bold type and

in capital letters and are referred to by their names only, without the word
“key.” For example, “press ENTER” means press the ‘ENTER’ key on the
Auxiliary Keypad.

• When an annunciator membrane key is referenced in this manual, it is
normally shown bracketed and in capital letters. Examples are <ALARM
SILENCE> and < SYSTEM RESET>.

How to Use this Publication

Conventions Used

Key Name Conventions

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This publication has been created as an addendum to the 4100/4100+ Fire
Alarm Operating Instructions (574-018), to document the operation of the
TrueAlert features specific to Version 9.X of the 4100/4020 firmware.

Applications may vary due to custom programming and local code requirements.

Refer to the following documents for additional information.

Title Document

TrueAlert Addressable Controller Installation Guide 574-762

TrueAlert Addressable Controller Application Guide 574-796

4100 Fire Alarm Front Panel Operation Instructions
Rev. 8.01 Addendum

574-121

About this Document

Introduction

Related Documents

1-1

This chapter gives an overview of Version 9.X functionality and describes the
operational characteristics and the operator interface of the 4100/4020 Fire
Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with Version 9.X firmware installed.

This chapter discusses the topics listed in the following table. Refer to the page
number listed after the topic for information on that topic.

Topic See Page #

Version 9.X System Description 1-2

Operational Characteristics 1-6

Operator Interface 1-9

Chapter 1

Version 9.X Overview

Introduction

In this Chapter

1-2

To use TrueAlert functionality, Version 9.X (or higher) of the 4100/4020
firmware is required. In addition, the 4100/4020 requires the use of a TrueAlert
Addressable Controller connected to the 4100/4020 (via an RUI card) as an
external slave.

The 4100/4020 Version 9.X firmware maintains compatibility with all systems
that are currently compatible with Version 8 of the 4100/4020 firmware.

Version 9.X of the 4100/4020 firmware requires no changes to other systems,
and will operate alongside other 4100s or 4020s on a 4120 Network running
Version 8 or higher (i.e., FACPs on a network not using TrueAlert do not have
to be upgraded if they are already at Version 8).

The TrueAlert appliances are interfaced to the 4100/4020 FACP through the use
of the TrueAlert Addressable Controller. The TrueAlert Addressable Controller
is an intelligent slave that uses an RUI interface and consumes one card address.

The number of TrueAlert Controllers in a system is limited by the total number
of cards allowed where each TrueAlert Controller is one card address. The
TrueAlert Addressable Controller supports the use of up to 189 appliances
distributed over three TrueAlert Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) channels (with a
maximum of 63 appliances on any channel). It uses slot and appliance
addressing to uniquely identify each appliance.

Continued on next page

Version 9.X System Description

4100/4020 Version 9.X
Compatibility

TrueAlert Addressable
Controller

1-3

A Virtual NAC (or VNAC) is a collection of TrueAlert appliances grouped
together to allow control functions. Each 4100/4020 system can support up to 64
Virtual NACs (8 default VNACs plus 56 user-defined VNACs). A VNAC can be
made up of TrueAlert appliances from any or all of the TrueAlert Controller
channels. (A VNAC may cross channel or controller boundaries.)

The 4100/4020 supports custom labels for VNACs, and treats VNACs as
notification appliance circuits that can be controlled as system points. An
example of this might be a high rise, where every floor wires a single A/V unit
in the stairwell. All of the stairwell A/Vs could belong to a single VNAC,
although they are distributed across many TrueAlert channels.

Figure 1-1 shows a graphical representation of VNACs. Any appliance may be
assigned to up to three groups (in addition to its default group). A TrueAlert
Addressable Controller can then control the appliances via VNAC addressing.
This means that it can tell all the appliances in a VNAC to turn on or off with a
single command that is VNAC-addressed. An appliance maintains internal status
for each of its VNACs. With the exception of the default VNACs, the appliance
will be on whenever any of its members are on.

Figure 1-1. Graphical Representation of Virtual NACs

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Version 9.X System Description,

Continued

Virtual NACs

FACP

TrueAlert
Slave
Card

Group 5

Channel 1

Channel 3

Group 6

Group 6 Group 7Group 5

Virtual NAC 6

VNAC 1

(Default – All Appliance Outputs)

RUI Communications

VNAC 12

VNAC 14

VNAC 13

VNAC 9 VNAC 10

VNAC 11

To/From

4100/4020

FACP

TrueAlert

Addressable

Controller

Channel 2

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TrueAlert Appliances can have one of the following status conditions:

• Normal

• Missing (trouble)

• Wrong appliance (trouble)

• Short (trouble – isolator only)

VNACs have the following status information:

• On/off

• Disabled (trouble)

• Manual override (trouble)

• Priority (2-15)

The TrueAlert Controller can have one of the following card-level status
conditions:

• Card Missing Trouble

• Wrong Card Trouble

• Channel 1 Class A Trouble

• Channel 2 Class A Trouble

• Channel 3 Class A Trouble

• Channel 1 Communications Failure

• Channel 2 Communications Failure

• Channel 3 Communications Failure

• Positive Earth

• Negative Earth

• AC Fail

• Battery Low/Disconnected

• Running on Depleted Battery

• Channel 1 Short Circuit Trouble

• Channel 2 Short Circuit Trouble

• Channel 3 Short Circuit Trouble

• Hardware Configuration Mismatch Trouble

• Battery Charger Trouble

• TrueAlert Channel Controller Trouble

• Common Class A Trouble

Continued on next page

Version 9.X System Description,

Continued

TrueAlert Appliances

VNAC Status

TrueAlert Controller

1-5

The Version 9.X TrueAlert modifications have the following effects on the
4100/4020 Operator Interface:

• TrueAlert appliances are visible as points with custom labels. However,
appliances cannot be individually controlled and there is no “ON/OFF” status.

• TrueAlert appliances only have trouble status associated with them.

• TrueAlert channels are visible and behave in a similar fashion to MAPNET

channels in terms of status reporting.

• Turning on all of the LEDs on a TrueAlert Controller is accomplished
through the TrueAlert appliance address.

• VNACs are visible as signal circuits. They appear after the last conventional
signal circuit in the FACP.

• VNACs only have on/off, disable, and manual override status associated
with them.

Version 9.X System Description,

Continued

Effects on the Operator
Interface

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The TrueAlert controller gathers a roster of appliances on each of its TrueAlert
channels. This roster is then compared to the appliance download information
sent by the 4100/4020 Master. If any extra appliances are found, the “Extra
Appliance Trouble” status (one status report per TrueAlert Controller) is sent to
the 4100/4020. Any extra appliances reported are simply logged in the
4100/4020’s Trouble Log by the Master (similar to MAPNET operation). Once
the extra appliance trouble has been reported, it is cleared when the trouble is
fixed. Any missing or wrong appliances are also reported at this point (and at
any time they change state) as individual troubles in the system. Although only
one ‘extra appliance’ trouble will be reported per TrueAlert controller, each
extra appliance reported will be logged as such (similar to MAPNET extra
appliance operation).

Like all other card status points, the TrueAlert card statuses cannot be made
public on the 4120 Network. Card status troubles are all lumped together in the
Common Trouble Card Status count.

Only trouble status information is displayed for the appliances (the actual on/off
state of individual appliances is unknown to the 4100/4020 system). The
possible trouble messages are shown below:

• NO ANSWER (appliance missing)

• WRONG DEVICE

• SHORT CKT TROUBLE (Isolator only)

Individual TrueAlert appliances cannot be made public on the 4120 Network.
Therefore, individual appliance troubles are grouped into the 4100/4020
Common Trouble’s Miscellaneous Trouble count. Each TrueAlert appliance
that goes into trouble will increment the Common Trouble’s Miscellaneous
count. As the trouble clears, the Miscellaneous count will decrement.

Continued on next page

Operational Characteristics

Status Reporting

1-7

Appliance control may be performed in the 4100/4020 with the following
methods (note that all methods apply to a VNAC):

• Manual ON/OFF control with the 4100/4020 keypad (will cause a manual

override trouble on the VNAC)

• Switch mode activation (using ONOFF, TOF, PBT modes) if programmed

• Computer Port commands (SET, TRACK)

The same rules applied to standard 4100/4020 Signal Circuits apply to the
VNACs. A point is only turned on if the requested priority is ‘higher’ than the
point’s current priority and if the point is not in manual override trouble. If
the point is in manual override trouble, any command other than another
manual operation is ignored until the point is restored to automatic operation.

Only the TrueAlert VNACs may be enabled or disabled like other 4100/4020
Signal Circuits. This may be performed through:

• Disable /Enable key on 4100/4020 keypad

• Switch activation (DE, TDE if programmed)

• Computer Port command (DISABLE ON, DISABLE OFF)

Continued on next page

Operational Characteristics,

Continued

Appliance Control with
VNACs

TrueAlert Disabling/Enabling

1-8

Both TrueAlert appliances and the Virtual NACs will report their statuses on the
4100/4020’s Computer Port. In addition, the SHOW command is expanded to
display the Virtual NAC and appliance ‘function screen’ data. The information
in the Unsolicited Output section also applies to the 4100/4020 SDACT.

The TrueAlert VNACs will also report unsolicited trouble status changes. They
report to the computer port in either address or symbolic format (SIG9 or 3-2-

44) or both ways depending on the terminal settings. VNACs also report their

control status (C0 for OFF, C1 for ON) as they change state.

CLIST and LIST Commands

The CLIST and LIST commands will operate exactly as on the current
4100/4020 except that TrueAlert appliances and VNACs may now be included
in the possible response.

SET Command

The SET command allows the control of TrueAlert VNACs. All operations
performed with the SET command on standard 4100/4020 Signal Circuits also
apply to the VNACs. Individual TrueAlert appliances cannot be controlled with
the SET command. If you attempt to do so, you will receive an appropriate error
message.

SHOW Command

The SHOW command will be expanded to display the “function screen”
information for both TrueAlert appliances and VNACs.

The SHOW screen format for various TrueAlert appliances is shown below:

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
HORN NORMAL

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ­CARD: 5 CHANNEL: 3 APPLIANCE: 31
AUDIBLE GROUP CONFIG: 11 22 33
VISUAL GROUP CONFIG: 00 00 00
CODING OPERATION: MARCH TIME

The SHOW screen format for Virtual NACs is shown below:

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
SIGNAL CIRCUIT NORMAL

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ­POINT ADDRESS: 175-2-0
SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG10
ENABLED
RELAY STATUS IS OFF
PRIORITY 15
AUTOMATIC CONTROL

Operational Characteristics,

Continued

Computer Port/SDACT

1-9

Individual TrueAlert appliances are called-up on the 4100/4020 Operator
Interface Panel via the ‘address’ key. The card number, channel number, and
appliance number must be known in order to select the point for viewing from
the Operator Interface Panel.

Figure 1-2. Device Address Field

If the point in question is active on the trouble list, it may be viewed by using the
Trouble Acknowledge or scroll keys. A TrueAlert appliance has the following
high-level screen:

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
HORN NORMAL

If you press FUNCTION when an individual TrueAlert appliance is on the
display, the following screen is displayed to indicate the appliance’s card,
channel number, and address:

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
CARD: 5 CHANNEL: 3 DEVICE: 62

If you press NEXT, the following screen is displayed to indicate the appliance’s
group configuration:

AUDIBLE GROUP CONFIG: 11 22 33
VISUAL GROUP CONFIG: 44 55 64

Notes:

1. Default groups are not displayed (only the user-configured
groups are shown).

2. The “00” designation means “no user group.”

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Operator Interface

TrueAlert Appliances

Function Key Display

CARD NUMBER

CHANNEL NUMBER

APPLIANCE NUMBER

1-10

Press NEXT again. The appliance’s coding operation screen is displayed:

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
CODING OPERATION: TEMPORAL

Note: If an A/V appliance is being reported, “TEMPORAL” refers to the

audible appliance’s coding operation.

If you press NEXT again, the TrueAlert diagnostic features display one feature
at a time. See Chapter 3 for an explanation of the TrueAlert Diagnostics.

VNACs may be called-up on demand from the Operator Interface Panel in two
ways:

1. Address key (for example, Card Address 175-1-0)

2. ‘SIG’ key followed by SIG number

If a VNAC is in trouble and on the active trouble list, it may also be called up
simply by using the Trouble Acknowledge key. VNACs have the following
high-level status screen:

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF

If the VNAC is in the ‘normal’ state, its control status (ON/OFF) is displayed.
Otherwise, an appropriate trouble indication is displayed in the bottom right of
the LCD. The possible troubles and the actual text displayed is shown below:

• MANUAL OVERRIDE TBL

• DISABLE TROUBLE

The remaining VNAC function screens are consistent with standard NACs (with
the exception of the physical & raw states which do not apply for VNACs).

POINT ADDRESS: 175-1-0
SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG9

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
SIGNAL CIRCUIT ENABLED

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
SIGNAL CIRCUIT RELAY STATUS IS OFF

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
SIGNAL CIRCUIT PRIORITY 9

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
SIGNAL CIRCUIT AUTOMATIC CONTROL

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Operator Interface,

Continued

Function Key Display

(Continued)

Virtual NACs

1-11

The Display First Alarm alarm list feature (which enables the automatic display
of the first alarm) is configurable via the Programmer (disabled by default). If
this option has been programmed for your panel, the Operator Interface Panel
shows the first (oldest) alarm whenever a single or multiple alarm conditions is
reported. The panel LCD display displays the first alarm instead of the “alarm
totals” screen display. The following figures demonstrate how a display might
appear during an alarm sequence if the Display First Alarm option is selected.

General Point Information Layout

The following screens shows a layout of the fields when displaying the first
alarm point information.

40 CHARACTER CUSTOM LABEL
POINT TYPE BANNER POINT STATUS

Single Event Unacked Alarm Point

EAST WING, THIRD FLOOR, HEAT

Shows unacked

Heat Detector FIRE ALARM

alarm point and

(Second line alternates once a second)

EAST WING, THIRD FLOOR, HEAT

alternates second line

Press <Alarm Ack> to acknowledge

with ack message

Single Event Acked Alarm Point

EAST WING, THIRD FLOOR, HEAT

Shows acked

Heat Detector FIRE ALARM

alarm point and

(Screen alternates once a second)

**FIRE** Press <Ack> to review.

alternates screen with

FIRE=1 PRI2=0 SUPV=0 TRBL=0

tally screen

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Operator Interface,

Continued

Display First Alarm

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Multiple Event Unacked Alarm Points

EAST WING, THIRD FLOOR, HEAT

Show first unacked alarm

Heat Detector FIRE ALARM

event point information and

(Second line alternates once a second)

EAST WING, THIRD FLOOR, HEAT

alternate second line with

Press <Alarm Ack> to acknowledge

ack message

Multiple Event Display After Acking First Alarm Point

EAST WING, FOURTH FLOOR, SMOKE

First alarm acked;

Smoke Detector FIRE ALARM

show next alarm and

(Second line alternates once a second)

EAST WING, FOURTH FLOOR, SMOKE

alternate second line with

Press <Alarm Ack> to acknowledge

ack message.

Multiple Event Display After Acking Second (Last) Alarm

EAST WING, THIRD FLOOR, SMOKE

All alarms acked; alternate

Heat Detector FIRE ALARM

between first alarm point

(Screen alternates once a second)

**FIRE** Press <Ack> to review.

and the main tally screen.

FIRE=2 PRI2=0 SUPV=0 TRBL=0

Operator Interface,

Continued

Display First Alarm

(Continued)

2-1

This chapter shows how to handle abnormal system operations for a typical
4100/4020 FACP running Version 9.X firmware. Your system operation may
vary due to custom programming and local code requirements.

This chapter discusses the topics listed in the following table. Refer to the page
number listed after the topic for information on that topic.

Topic See Page #

Handling Abnormal Conditions 2-2

Read the Display 2-2

How to Identify a TrueAlert appliance 2-2

How to Identify a Version Mismatch Condition 2-3

Handling Disabled Conditions 2-5

How to Disable a VNAC 2-5

How to Enable a VNAC 2-6

Chapter 2

System Operations

Introduction

In this Chapter

2-2

When the Operator Interface Panel has an abnormal condition, at least one of the
interface panel LEDs (FIRE ALARM, PRIORITY 2 ALARM, SYSTEM
SUPERVISORY, or SYSTEM TROUBLE) begins to flash, and the tone-alert
sounds. The alphanumeric display on the interface panel shows the total number
of abnormal conditions present in the system. At a glance, you know how serious
the situation is by reading the number of abnormal conditions displayed, such as
the TrueAlert appliance in trouble as shown below.

CUSTOM LABEL FOR CHANNEL 1 APPLIANCE 4
AUDIBLE/VISUAL NO ANSWER

Suppose that you want to disable this appliance. Since this is a TrueAlert
appliance, you can’t directly. You must disable the Virtual NAC (or Virtual
NACs) to which it belongs.

The TrueAlert appliance in trouble is located on the TrueAlert Addressable
Controller which is regarded by the 4100/4020 as a ‘slave’ card. The 4100
Programming Unit Programmer Report lists the card address for the TrueAlert
Addressable Controller as Card Address 4 on this system. The Appliance Custom
Label thoughtfully provided the Channel and Appliance Number, so we have the
appliance address: 4-1-4. Just press ADDR on the auxiliary keypad, enter the
address, and press ENTER. The Operator Interface displays the following screen.

CUSTOM LABEL FOR CHANNEL 1 APPLIANCE 4
AUDIBLE/VISUAL NO ANSWER

Go to the DISPLAY/ACTION keypad and press FUNCTION twice. The
following information appears.

AUDIBLE GROUP CONFIG: 10 11 0
VISUAL GROUP CONFIG: 10 0 0

This data tells you that the appliance is a member of two VNACs: VNAC 10 and
VNAC 11. To disable this appliance, we must disable both VNACs.

Notes:

1. A 4100 System Report showing VNAC locations and
membership is very helpful for this procedure.

2. Disabling a VNAC may disable other appliances in
that VNAC.

Continued on next page

Handling Abnormal Conditions

Read the Display

How to Identify a TrueAlert
Appliance

2-3

A Version Mismatch condition is reported as a ‘trouble’ and can be found by
accessing the System Trouble Log in the usual manner.

Runtime Viewing of Node Pair Version Numbers

From a 4100 node’s network node identification screen, you have the ability to
see the communication version number between the node and all other nodes on
the network. (The same feature is available in the GCC.) This provides useful
information which, when used in conjunction with the Build Report, helps in
troubleshooting whether the expected configuration is running at a node.

Version Checking

Use the following procedure to display the Network Node version number.

1. Press the MENU key on the Display/Action Keypad.

2. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS on the Display/Action Keypad until the

Operator Interface displays the following screen.

Press <NEXT> or <PREVIOUS> to scroll
Display Network Node Identification?

3. Press ENTER to select. Node 1 is displayed. Note that the Version

Number is ‘2.’ This means that there have been two builds of this panel
since the initial build.

NODE 1 VER#2
Node 1: GRAPHIC COMMAND CENTER (GCC)

4. Press NEXT. Node 2 is displayed. Note that the Version Number is ‘0.’

This means that the version at this panel is at the baseline (or initial build) of
the job.

NODE 2 VER#0
Node 2: 4100 SYSTEM (ENHANCED)

5. Press NEXT. Node 3 is displayed. Note that the Version Number is

also ‘0’ indicating that the version at this panel is also at the baseline.

NODE 3 VER#0
Node 3: 4100 SYSTEM (ENHANCED)

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Handling Abnormal Conditions,

Continued

How to Identify a Version
Mismatch Condition

2-4

6. Press NEXT. Node 4 is displayed. Since this is the panel being used to
gather the information, the display shows an asterisk (*).

NODE 4 VER#*
*Node 4: 4100 SYSTEM (ENHANCED)

The Version Checking example shows that at least two of the Network Nodes are
mismatched and require a build.

Handling Abnormal Conditions,

Continued

How to Identify a Version
Mismatch Condition

(Continued)

2-5

As the operator of a 4100/4020 FACP, you must use the Operator Interface
keypad to disable a zone, outputs to fault warning routing equipment, controls
for automatic fire protection equipment, outputs to fire alarm appliances, or
outputs to fire alarm routing equipment. Disablements will inhibit all alarm and
fault indications. A disablement causes the Operator Interface SYSTEM
TROUBLE LED to flash and the piezo sounds. When the trouble condition is
acknowledged (ACKed), the LED is illuminated steady ON.

Note: To perform this procedure, you must be at the correct Access

Level or higher.

To disable a VNAC, press SIG on the ENTRY Menu. Then, do the following:

1. Enter the SIG number of the VNAC (VNAC 10 is SIG12 in this example)

2. Press ENTER to select.

VIRTUAL NAC 10 – ALL A/V DEVICES
SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF

3. Press DISABLE.

PRESS <ENTER> TO DISABLE
SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG12

4. Press ENTER on the ENTRY keypad. The display acknowledges the
action.

ACTION TAKEN

The SYSTEM TROUBLE LED begins to flash and the Piezo sounds.

5. Press <TBL ACK> and read the display.

VIRTUAL NAC 10 – ALL A/V DEVICES
SIGNAL CIRCUIT DISABLE TROUBLE

Disable the remaining VNAC in a similar manner.

Continued on next page

Handling Disabled Conditions

Introduction

How to Disable a VNAC

2-6

Note: To perform this procedure, you must be at the correct Access

Level or higher.

Use the following procedure to enable a VNAC:

1. Press <TBL ACK> until the VNAC signal number is displayed.

VIRTUAL NAC 10 – ALL A/V DEVICES
SIGNAL CIRCUIT DISABLE TROUBLE

2. Press ENABLE.

PRESS <ENTER> TO ENABLE
SIGNAL CIRCUIT: SIG12

3. Press ENTER on the ENTRY keypad. The display acknowledges the
action.

ACTION TAKEN

The trouble count should decrease by one.

4. After a few seconds, a message appears. (For this example, the signal circuit
is “OFF.”)

VIRTUAL NAC 10 – ALL A/V DEVICES
SIGNAL CIRCUIT OFF

Enable the remaining VNAC in a similar manner.

Handling Disabled Conditions,

Continued

How to Enable a VNAC

3-1

There are many diagnostic capabilities available with a TrueAlert Addressable
Controller SLC channel that are not available on a traditional NAC. This chapter
describes the diagnostic operations that can be used with the TrueAlert
Addressable Controller.

This chapter discusses the topics listed in the following table. Refer to the page
number listed after the topic for information on that topic.

Topic See Page #

About TrueAlert Diagnostics 3-2

Appliance LED Activation 3-4

Manual Real Appliance Test 3-5

Global Silent Appliance Test Mode 3-6

Manual Silent Appliance Test Mode 3-7

TrueAlert Appliance WalkTest 3-8

Chapter 3

TrueAlert Diagnostics

Introduction

In this Chapter

3-2

Note: All TrueAlert Addressable Controller channels are reported as

failed while the diagnostics are being run.

Whenever a TrueAlert channel is in a diagnostics mode, a diagnostics trouble is
displayed on the Operator Interface Panel. A TrueAlert channel will be in such a
diagnostics mode any time it has an LED lit for diagnostics reasons or any time
the channel is in a silent test or individual appliance test mode.

Note: This feature only works when “LEDs flash when polled” is NOT

selected as an option in the Programmer.

The TrueAlert channel supervises appliances by polling them. In the event of a
appliance not responding, the system reports an appliance missing trouble. The
4100 provides the capability of identifying the channel, the appliance address,
and the labels for the appliance at the operator interface. To aid in finding the
appliance, the 4100/4020 has the capability of turning on all of the LEDs on a
TrueAlert Addressable Controller via the Operator Interface Panel. This allows
the technician to go out into the building and look for the appliance without a lit
LED. The operation to turn on the LEDs does not require you to hold a button
down. However, it will not allow you to leave the screen that activates the LEDs
until they are restored to normal mode.

To activate

all Appliance LEDs on all TrueAlert Controller Channels, log on the
4100/4020 at the appropriate Access Level. On the Operator Interface Panel, go
to the TrueAlert appliance function screen and turn on the appliance LEDs on
the TrueAlert Addressable Controller. Verify that all of the appliance LEDs
assigned to the TrueAlert Addressable Controller turn on. (The 4100/4020
display will remained locked onto this screen for eight hours or until you turn off
the LEDs.) From the Operator Interface Panel display under the TrueAlert
appliance function screen enable turn off the appliance LED’s on the TrueAlert
Addressable Controller. If more than one TrueAlert Addressable Controller is
connected to the system repeat the above procedure on the remaining
Addressable Controllers.

It is often disruptive to test NACs in an occupied building. To minimize this
disruption, the TrueAlert peripherals support a single appliance test mode (also
known as the Manual Real Appliance Test) that makes a given notification
appliance report its address and emits an alarm.

To initiate the Manual Real Appliance Test, place a magnet on the appropriate
area of the notification appliance. The appliance LED emits one long flash
denoting the test acknowledge signal, and then another long flash denoting the
first digit (always zero) of the appliance address. The LED then flashes one to
six times to denote the second digit of the address, pauses, and flashes one to
nine times to indicate the third digit of the address. A zero is always indicated by
one long flash. After the LED flashes, the appliance goes into alarm for two to
three seconds (the audible sounds and the visual flashes). During the test
Trouble Pseudo P230 indicates a trouble: “Device Test Active.”

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About TrueAlert Diagnostics

Diagnostics Trouble

Activate all Appliance LEDs
on all TrueAlert Controller
Channels

Single Appliance Test Mode
(Manual Real Appliance Test)

3-3

Another test capability that minimizes noise and disruption in a building is
Global Silent Appliance Test. This test sets all TrueAlert notification appliances
so that alarms are silent. If the system goes into alarm, appliances illuminate
their LEDs in a Steady On state without audibles or strobes. You can put the
system into this test mode from the Operator Interface. During the test Trouble
Pseudo P229 indicates a trouble.

The Manual Silent Appliance Test allows given notification appliances to be
manually tested without emitting an alarm. At the Operator Interface Panel, enter
the address of a TrueAlert appliance assigned to a particular TrueAlert
Addressable Controller. Wait a minimum of one to two minutes before testing
appliances to ensure that the diagnostics are active. Place a magnet on the
appropriate area of the appliance to initiate the test. The LED emits one long
flash denoting the test acknowledge signal, and then another long flash denoting
the first digit (always zero) of the appliance address. The LED then flashes one
to six times to denote the second digit of the address, pauses, and flashes one to
nine times to indicate the third digit of the address. A zero is always indicated by
one long flash. Verify that troubles are reported by Pseudo Point P230 (Device
Test Mode) and Pseudo Point P229 (Silent Test Mode). When the address is
done, the LED illuminates once more for two to three seconds.

Note: TrueAlert horn and strobe appliances will not operate if the 4100

is configured for voice.

The 4100/4020 system with a TrueAlert Addressable Controller supports
Non-Voice WalkTest in the same manner as a 4100/4020 system without a
controller. VNACs can be put into WalkTest groups, and the appliances will
sound out the address of the activated peripheral although the TrueAlert
strobes will not flash. (Note that in both silent test and WalkTest, the
4100/4020 displays a trouble at the Operator Interface Panel.) After eight
hours of inactivity, the panel returns to normal operation.

About TrueAlert Diagnostics,

Continued

Global Silent Appliance Test

Manual Silent Appliance Test

4100/4020 WalkTest

3-4

Note: In order for Diagnostics to operate properly all appliances must

be inactive prior to diagnostic activation.

Use the following procedure to activate all of the TrueAlert Appliance LEDs
assigned to a particular TrueAlert Addressable Controller.

1. Log on the 4100/4020 at the appropriate Access Level.

2. On the Operator Interface Panel, go to the TrueAlert appliance function

screen and turn on the appliance LEDs on the TrueAlert Addressable
Controller. Verify that all of the appliance LEDs assigned to the TrueAlert
Addressable Controller turn on. (The 4100/4020 display will remained
locked onto this screen for eight hours or until you turn off the LEDs.)

3. From the Operator Interface Panel display under the TrueAlert appliance

function screen, turn off the appliance LED’s on the TrueAlert
Addressable Controller.

If more than one TrueAlert Addressable Controller is connected to the system
repeat the above procedure on the remaining Addressable Controllers.

Appliance LED Activation

Procedure

3-5

Note: In order for Diagnostics to operate properly all appliances must

be inactive prior to diagnostic activation.

1. Use the following procedure to place the system in the Single Appliance

Test Mode to run the Manual Real Appliance Test.

2. Go to the Operator Interface Panel and enter the address of a TrueAlert

appliance assigned to a particular TrueAlert Addressable Controller.

3. Under the TrueAlert appliance’s FUNCTION screen, put the appliance into

Device Test Mode and verify that a TRUEALERT APPLIANCE TEST
MODE ACTIVE trouble is generated at the Operator Interface Panel (and
reported by Pseudo P230).

4. Wait a minimum of one to two minutes before testing appliances to ensure

that the diagnostics are active.

5. Activate the magnetic reed switch on the appliance and verify that the horn

appliances sound and that the strobe appliances blink at least once.

6. Under a TrueAlert appliance’s FUNCTION screen, take the TrueAlert

Addressable Controller out of Device Test Mode and verify the trouble clears.
(The trouble will clear automatically in eight hours.)

If more than one TrueAlert Addressable Controller is connected to the system
repeat the above procedure on the remaining controllers.

Manual Real Appliance Test

Procedure

3-6

The Global Silent Appliance Test is a system-wide option to minimize noise and
disruption in a building during test. When this test is active, every TrueAlert
Controller is active. TrueAlert appliances activate their appliance LEDs instead
of activating the appliances.

Use the following procedure to place the system in the Global Silent Appliance
Test Mode to run the TrueAlert Silent Test.

1. Log on the 4100/4020 at the appropriate Access Level.

2. At the Operator Interface Panel, enter the address of a TrueAlert appliance

assigned to a particular TrueAlert Addressable Controller.

3. Enable Silent Test Mode from the TrueAlert Appliance Function Screen.

Verify a trouble is reported by Pseudo P229.

4. Wait a minimum of one to two minutes before testing appliances to ensure

that the diagnostics are active.

5. Initiate an alarm on the 4100/4020 and verify that the LED on each A/V

appliance turns on steady without audibles or strobes.

6. Under the TrueAlert appliance’s FUNCTION screen, take the TrueAlert

Addressable Controller out of Silent Test Mode and verify that the
troubles clear. (The trouble will clear automatically in eight hours.)

Note: LED operation is dependent on the priority of associated VNACs,

default programming and/or Custom Control programming.

Global Silent Appliance Test Mode

Procedure

3-7

The Manual Silent Appliance Test makes a given notification appliance report
its address without emitting an alarm. Use the following procedure to initiate
the test.

1. At the 4100/4020 Operator Interface Panel, enter the address of a TrueAlert

appliance assigned to a particular TrueAlert Addressable Controller.

2. Go to the TrueAlert Appliance Function Screen and enable Device Test

Mode and Silent Test Mode at the same time. Verify that troubles are
reported by Pseudos P229 and P230.

3. Wait a minimum of one to two minutes before testing appliances to ensure

that the diagnostics are active.

4. Place a magnet on the appropriate area of the appliance.

5. Verify that the LED emits one long flash denoting the test

acknowledge signal.

6. Verify that the LED emits another long flash denoting the first digit

(always zero) of the appliance address.

7. Verify that the LED then flashes one to six times to denote the second

digit of the address, pauses, and flashes one to nine times to indicate
the third digit of the address. A zero is always indicated by one long
flash.

8. When the address is done, the LED illuminates once more for two to

three seconds.

Notes:

1. If more than one TrueAlert Addressable Controller
is connected to the system repeat the above
procedure for the remaining controllers.

2. Remember to activate Device Test Mode for every
TrueAlarm Addressable Controller.

3. Silent Test only needs to be done once for the
entire system.

4. The trouble will clear automatically in eight hours.

Manual Silent Appliance Test Mode

Procedure

3-8

Notes:

1. In order for the TrueAlert Appliance WalkTest to work properly,
only one VNAC is allowed per WalkTest group.

2. The TrueAlert strobes will not flash during this test.

The TrueAlert Addressable Controller will fully support the Non-Voice Simplex
WalkTest. Use the following procedure to initiate the TrueAlert WalkTest.

1. Put the 4100/4020 Operator Interface Panel into WalkTest and verify the

WalkTest trouble reports.

2. Initiate a monitor point from each WalkTest group and verify that the

correct code is generated on the appropriate appliance.

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