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Control Equipment Limited

96 Zone, 40 Character Discovery Panel,
32 Zone 40 Character Voyager Panel
and Integra Network Repeater
Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance
Manual
1 List Of Contents
1 List Of Contents.......................................................................................................... 1
2 List Of Figures ............................................................................................................ 5
3 List of Tables .............................................................................................................. 5
4 Introduction................................................................................................................. 6
5 Scope........................................................................................................................... 6
Overview of Installation and Commissioning ............................................................... 7
6 General Description .................................................................................................... 8
6.1 32/96 zone Discovery Panel Description.............................................................. 8
6.1.1 BAQ140T24 PSU........................................................................................... 8
6.1.2 A1686 PSE Control Board ............................................................................. 9
6.1.3 A1579 Motherboard ....................................................................................... 9
6.1.4 A1585 Loop Card........................................................................................... 9
6.1.5 A1580 Display Board (32-Zone).................................................................... 9
6.1.6 A1687 Display Board (96-Zone).................................................................... 9
6.1.7 A1619 Interface Board ................................................................................... 9
6.1.8 A1620 Network Interface............................................................................... 9
6.1.9 A1599 Printer ................................................................................................. 9
6.2 32 zone Voyager Panel and Integra Network Repeater Description .................. 10
6.2.1 C1675 2.5A PSE .......................................................................................... 10
6.2.2 A1638 Motherboard ..................................................................................... 10
6.2.3 A1636 Loop Card......................................................................................... 10
6.2.4 A1637 32 zone Display Board .................................................................... 11
6.2.5 A1619 Interface Board ................................................................................. 11
6.2.6 A1620 Network Interface............................................................................. 11
6.2.7 A1599 Printer ............................................................................................... 11
7 Functional Specification ........................................................................................... 11
7.1 Feature List ......................................................................................................... 11
7.2 EN54 Optional Functions With Requirements ................................................... 14
7.2.1 Additional Functions Relating To EN54...................................................... 14
7.2.2 Ancillary Functions Not Required By EN54 ............................................... 14
8 Installation................................................................................................................. 14
8.1 Electrical Safety.................................................................................................. 14
8.2 Installation Instructions ...................................................................................... 14
8.2.1 32/96 zone Discovery Panel Installation Instructions .................................. 14
8.2.2 32 zone Voyager Panel Installation Instructions.......................................... 14

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8.3 Installation And Connection Of The A1619 Repeater Interface ........................ 14

8.4 Installation And Connection Of The A1619 Input/Output Interface.................. 14
8.5 Installation And Connection Of The A1620 Network Interface ........................ 14
9 Commissioning ......................................................................................................... 14
9.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 14
9.2 Commissioning Checklist................................................................................... 14
9.3 An Overview Of The Commissioning Procedure............................................... 14
9.4 Pre-Commissioning Wiring Check..................................................................... 14
9.5 Commissioning Procedure.................................................................................. 14
9.5.1 Alarm Circuits .............................................................................................. 14
9.5.2 Commissioning Loops.................................................................................. 14
9.6 Commissioning a Network System .................................................................... 14
10 32/96 zone Discovery Motherboard Features ......................................................... 14
11 32/96 zone Discovery Power Supply Features And Connections .......................... 14
12 32 zone Voyager Motherboard Features................................................................. 14
13 32 zone Voyager Power Supply Features And Connections .................................. 14
14 Compatible Field Devices....................................................................................... 14
14.1 Compatible Field Device Order Codes & Descriptions ................................... 14
14.2 Field Device Responses.................................................................................... 14
15 Overview Of User Functions .................................................................................. 14
15.1 Change Time And Date .................................................................................... 14
15.2 Delay Of Operation Of Outputs........................................................................ 14
15.3 Adjustable Sensitivity Modes ........................................................................... 14
15.4 Enabling And Disabling Of Functions ............................................................. 14
15.5 The Event Log .................................................................................................. 14
15.6 Test Functions................................................................................................... 14
15.7 View Suppressed Events .................................................................................. 14
15.8 Printer Functions............................................................................................... 14
16 Overview Of Engineers Functions.......................................................................... 14
16.1 Engineer Definable Access Code ..................................................................... 14
16.2 Delay Of Operation Of Outputs........................................................................ 14
16.3 Day/Night Sensitivity Mode............................................................................. 14
16.4 Manual Sensitivity Mode Override .................................................................. 14
16.5 Enabling Site Specific Data Changes ............................................................... 14
16.6 Point Configuration .......................................................................................... 14
16.7 Discovery Device Functions............................................................................. 14
16.8 Zone Allocation ................................................................................................ 14
16.9 Group Allocation .............................................................................................. 14
16.10 Programmable Loop Output Cause/Effect...................................................... 14
16.11 32 zone “Local”Panel Repeaters .................................................................... 14
16.12 Class-change Modes ....................................................................................... 14
16.13 Panel Input Output Expansion Boards............................................................ 14
16.14 Panel Cause/effect Timers .............................................................................. 14
16.15 Shared Zone Mode.......................................................................................... 14
16.16 Number of Zones Mode.................................................................................. 14
17 Power Supply Load Calculation ............................................................................. 14

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18 Battery Standby Capacity Calculation .................................................................... 14

19 Circuit Connection Details...................................................................................... 14
19.1 Auxiliary Supply............................................................................................... 14
19.2 Use Of Auxiliary Outputs................................................................................. 14
19.3 Use Of Auxiliary Inputs ................................................................................... 14
19.4 Alarm Circuits .................................................................................................. 14
20 Loop Design............................................................................................................ 14
20.1 Loop Isolators ................................................................................................... 14
20.2 Loop Voltage Drop Calculation ....................................................................... 14
21 Panel Events............................................................................................................ 14
21.1 The Fire Condition............................................................................................ 14
21.2 The Alert Condition.......................................................................................... 14
21.3 The Fault Condition.......................................................................................... 14
21.4 The Maintenance Condition ............................................................................. 14
22 The System Fault Condition ................................................................................... 14
22.1 Quiescent Condition ......................................................................................... 14
22.2 Access Mode..................................................................................................... 14
23 User Controls And Indications................................................................................ 14
24 User Functions ........................................................................................................ 14
24.1 How To Enter Numbers.................................................................................... 14
24.2 How To Set The Time And Date...................................................................... 14
24.3 How To Enable And Disable The Panel Delay ................................................ 14
24.4 How To Enable Day Sensitivity Mode............................................................. 14
24.5 How To Enable Night Sensitivity Mode. ......................................................... 14
24.6 How To Enable Timed Sensitivity Mode. ........................................................ 14
24.7 How To Enable Off Sensitivity Mode. ............................................................. 14
24.8 How To Change The Baud Rate....................................................................... 14
24.9 How To Access The Disablement Menu Via The Summary Screen. .............. 14
24.10 How To Enable And Disable A Single Point (Stand-Alone Panel) ............... 14
24.11 How To Enable And Disable A Single Point (Network Panel)...................... 14
24.12 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Points (Stand-Alone Panel)......... 14
24.13 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Points (Network Panel) ............... 14
24.14 How To View Disabled Points ....................................................................... 14
24.15 How To Enable All Points (Stand-Alone Panel) ............................................ 14
24.16 How To Enable All Local Points (Network Panel) ........................................ 14
24.17 How To Enable All Points Globally (Network Panel) ................................... 14
24.18 How To Enable All Points At Selected Panel (Network Panel)..................... 14
24.19 How To Enable And Disable A Zone Of Devices (Stand-Alone Panel)........ 14
24.20 How To Enable And Disable A Zone Of Devices (Network Panel) .............. 14
24.21 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Zones (Stand-Alone Panel) ......... 14
24.22 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Zones (Network Panel) ............... 14
24.23 How To View Disabled Zones ....................................................................... 14
24.24 How To Enable And Disable The Local Printer............................................. 14
24.25 How To Enable And Disable All Sounding Devices ..................................... 14
24.26 How To Enable And Disable Expansion Board Inputs (Stand-Alone Panel) 14
24.27 How To Enable And Disable An Expansion Board Input (Network Panel) .. 14

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24.28 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Expansion Board Inputs (Stand-
Alone Panel) ............................................................................................................. 14
24.29 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Expansion Board Inputs (Network
Panel) ........................................................................................................................ 14
24.30 How To View Disabled Expansion Board Inputs .......................................... 14
24.31 How To Enable And Disable All Non-Sounder Devices ............................... 14
24.32 How To View The Event Log ........................................................................ 14
24.33 How To View Suppressed Alerts, Faults And Indications ............................. 14
24.34 How To View Suppressed Disablements ....................................................... 14
24.35 How To View The Status Of A Point............................................................. 14
24.36 How To Test Devices Using One Person Test Mode..................................... 14
24.37 How To Test Sounding Devices Using One Person Test Mode..................... 14
24.38 How To Clear The Print Queue ...................................................................... 14
24.39 How To Print The Event Log ......................................................................... 14
24.40 How To Print Disablements ........................................................................... 14
24.41 How To Print Texts and Analogue Values ..................................................... 14
25 Engineer Functions ................................................................................................. 14
25.1 How To Enable Changes To Site Specific Data............................................... 14
25.2 How To Edit The Panel Delay.......................................................................... 14
25.3 How To Change Device Configuration Of A Loop ......................................... 14
25.4 How To View Device Configuration Of A Loop ............................................. 14
25.5 How To Print The Device Configuration Of A Loop....................................... 14
25.6 How To Edit The Sensitivity Of A Point ......................................................... 14
25.7 How To Print The Drift Compensation Of Discovery Devices........................ 14
25.8 How To Print The Date Of Manufacture Of Discovery Devices ..................... 14
25.9 How To Change The Led Pulsing Mode For Discovery Devices .................... 14
25.10 How To Enable Rapid Compensation Mode For Discovery Devices ............ 14
25.11 How To Edit The Allocation Of Devices To A Zone..................................... 14
25.12 How To Print The Allocation Of Devices To A Zone ................................... 14
25.13 How To View The Allocation Of Devices To A Zone................................... 14
25.14 How To Edit The Allocation Of Points To A Group...................................... 14
25.15 How To View The Allocation Of Devices To A Group................................. 14
25.16 How To Print The Allocation Of Devices To A Group ................................. 14
25.17 How To Edit Loop Output Cause And Effect ................................................ 14
25.18 How To Print Loop Output Cause And Effect ............................................... 14
25.19 How To Change The Remote Evacuate Mode ............................................... 14
25.20 How To Change The Power Fault Polarity .................................................... 14
25.21 How To Change The Class-Change Mode ..................................................... 14
25.22 How To Change The Shared-Zone Mode....................................................... 14
25.23 How To Change The Number of Zones [32/96]............................................. 14
25.24 How To Edit The Panel Company Text Display ............................................ 14
25.25 How To Edit Point Location Text .................................................................. 14
25.26 How To Edit Expansion Input Text................................................................ 14
25.27 How To Configure The Number Of Repeaters .............................................. 14
25.28 How To Edit The Allocation Of Inputs To A Zone........................................ 14
25.29 How To Print The Allocation Of Inputs To A Zone ...................................... 14
25.30 How To View The Allocation Of Inputs To A Zone ..................................... 14
25.31 How To Edit The Expansion I/O Board Configuration.................................. 14
25.32 How To Edit The Allocation Of Inputs To A Group...................................... 14
25.33 How To Edit The Expansion I/O Board Cause/effect .................................... 14

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25.34 How To Print Expansion Output Cause And Effect....................................... 14

25.35 How To Edit The Panel’s Number and Name ................................................ 14
25.36 How To Edit The Panel’s Network Display Responses. ................................ 14
25.37 How To Edit The Panel’s Network User Control Responses......................... 14
25.38 How To Edit The Panel’s Network Special Function Responses. ................. 14
25.39 How To Print The Panel’s Network Display Responses. ............................... 14
26 Routine Maintenance .............................................................................................. 14
26.1 Quarterly Inspection ......................................................................................... 14
26.2 Annual Inspection............................................................................................. 14
26.3 Battery Replacement......................................................................................... 14
27 Engineers Menu Overview ..................................................................................... 14
28 Glossary of Terms................................................................................................... 14
29 List of Message Abbreviations ............................................................................... 14
30 32/96 zone Discovery Mechanical And Environmental Specification ................... 14
31 32zone Voyager Mechanical And Environmental Specification............................ 14
32 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zoneVoyager Input and Output Specification......... 14

2 List Of Figures
Figure 1 – Discovery panel main components............................................................... 8
Figure 2 – Voyager panel main components ............................................................... 10
Figure 3 – Repeater connection diagram ..................................................................... 14
Figure 4 – Expansion board connection diagram ........................................................ 14
Figure 5 – Network connection diagram ..................................................................... 14
Figure 6 - A1579 32/96 zone Discovery motherboard layout ..................................... 14
Figure 7 32/96 zone Discovery power supply layout ................................................. 14
Figure 8 - A1638 32 zone Voyager motherboard layout ............................................. 14
Figure 9 – 32 zone Voyager power supply layout ....................................................... 14
Figure 10 – Auxiliary fire contact connection details.................................................. 14
Figure 11 – Auxiliary fault contact connection details................................................ 14
Figure 12 – Monitored input circuit configuration ...................................................... 14
Figure 13 – Class change input circuit configuration .................................................. 14
Figure 14 – Alarm circuit configuration ...................................................................... 14
Figure 15 – Discovery and Voyager Panel Engineers Menu Overview ...................... 14
3 List of Tables
Table 1 – A1620 node address switch settings ............................................................ 14
Table 2 - Charge Set Voltages for Powersonic VRLA batteries ................................ 14
Table 3 – Default command output bits....................................................................... 14

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4 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this CEL Control Panel. This document contains all the
information necessary for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the
32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager control panels and Integra network
repeater. These panels are functionally identical and differ only in the number of
loops and the physical packaging.
The Integra network repeater is a Voyager panel with no loop functionality. It is
designed to be used for access to a network when no loop devices are required. Any
features described for the Voyager that are not applicable to local loop devices are
available at the Integra network repeater.
The following supporting documentation is also available:
• Discovery and Voyager Sales Literature
• Discovery and Voyager Panel Application Guide
• 32/96 zone Discovery, 32 zone Voyager and Integra User Manual
• Wiring Recommendations
• PC-based Software Programming Guide
• Battery Calculation Spreadsheet
• A1535 8 Way Output Board Application, Installation and Commissioning
Manual
• A1536 8 Way Alarm Board Application, Installation and Commissioning
Manual
• Repeater Application, Installation and Commissioning Manual
• Outstation Installation and Commissioning Manual
5 Scope
This manual applies to all current 40 character 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone
Voyager panels.
Earlier versions of the Discovery panel do not support all the features contained
within this manual. These can be identified by referring to the software EPROM
version. The location of this is shown in Figure 6 on page 14.
The features available for each version of software areas follows:
Panel Software number Features
Discovery/Voyager 95579*** Fully specified.
phase 6 – 40- 32/96 zones, 40 character, shared or not
character shared network zones.
Discovery/Voyager 85579*** Fully specified.
phase 5 – 20- 32/96 zones, 20 character shared or not
character shared network zones.

Discovery/Voyager 94579*** Fully specified, except that input zone

phase 5 – shared allocation menu only available on
zones. version 6 onward, limited to 32 zones
and 20 characters only.
Discovery/Voyager 84579*** Fully specified, except that input zone
phase 5 – non- allocation menu only available on
shared zones. version 6 upwards, limited to 32 zones
and 20 characters only.

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Discovery/Voyager 83579*** Fully specified except class-change

phase 4 mode, point walk test options, fire option
for software timers, option to print out
loop texts and analogue values, and input
zone allocation, limited to 32 zones and
20 characters only. Also some zone
causes for network c/e not fully
supported.
Discovery phase 3 82579*** Supports repeaters and expanded I/O but
no networking (see section 7.1)
Discovery phase 2 81579*** No support for networking, repeaters and
expanded I/O (see section 7.1)
A1620 network 84620003 and 20 character networks
card above
A1620 network 84620004 and 40 character networks
card above

notes:
*** represents the three digit software revision level. Some menu functions are
organised differently on phase 5.
Shaded versions are for 20 character systems not relevant to this manual.

Overview of Installation and Commissioning

This section lists the steps that are taken in designing, installing and commissioning a
32/96 zone Discovery or 32 zone Voyager system.
1. Design the system referring to the following:
• Section 17, Power Supply Load Calculation
• Section 18, Battery Standby Capacity Calculation
(The use of the CEL load calculation spreadsheet is recommended)
• Section 19, Circuit Connection Details
• Section 20, Loop Design
(The use of the CEL load calculation spreadsheet is recommended)
• Field device manuals
2. Define the device location texts and panel cause and effect
• The use of the panel planning chart and cause/effect charts are recommended.
These can be found in the PC programming manual.
3. Install all field wiring and equipment
• Refer to the Installation Instructions in section 8.2
• Refer to the field device installation manuals
4. Install the panel
• Refer to the installation instructions in section 8.
• Do not connect the field equipment at this stage.
• Disable networking at this stage.
5. Program the cause/effect and location text.
• Refer to Engineer Functions in section 25
• Use of the PC cause and effect editor is recommended.
Alternatively:
• Basic cause and effect can be edited through the menus
• The location and panel text can entered using a Cherry keyboard.

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6. Connect any repeaters (if applicable)

• Refer to Installation And Connection Of The A1619 Repeater Interface in
section 8.3 and the repeater installation and commissioning manual.
7. Commission the panel
• Refer to Commissioning in section 9.
8. Enable the network card (if applicable)
• Refer to Installation And Connection Of The A1620 Network Interface in
section 8.5.
9. Commission the network cause/effect (if applicable)
• Refer to the cause/effect charts
• Refer to Commissioning a Network System in section 9.6

6 General Description
The panels are housed in a single metal enclosure with a polyester membrane giving
user controls and indications. The mandatory indications are implemented using LEDs
and secondary information is provided by a 20 by 4 LCD. The standby batteries are
housed within the panel enclosure.

6.1 32/96 zone Discovery Panel Description

The panel consists of the modules shown in Figure 1. One loop card is fitted for each
loop that is connected to the panel. The 32/96 zone Discovery drives a maximum of
four loops of devices.

A1579 MOTHERBOARD (2500143)

UP TO 4 OFF A1585
LOOP CARD (2500130)

A1584
A1686 PSE CONTROL
POWER SUPPLYBOARD
BOARD(2500035)
BENTEL
XP BAQ140T24
150W-30-7 PSU PSU
A1619 I/O INTERFACE (OPTIONAL 2500162)
A1619 REPEATER INTERFACE (OPTIONAL 2500162)
OR A1620 NETWORK INTERFACE (OPTIONAL 2500163)

A1580 DISPLAY
A1687 DISPLAYBOARD
BOARD[2500992]
(2500144)

A1599 PRINTER (2500107)

Figure 1 – Discovery panel main components

6.1.1 BAQ140T24 PSU

The Bentel BAQ140T24 is a 5 Amp switch mode PSU providing a nominal 27V
(temperature compensated) supply to the A1686 control board.

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6.1.2 A1686 PSE Control Board

The A1686 control board generates the following outputs from the 27V input:
• 5V regulated logic supply
• 27V supply to motherboard
• Temperature compensated float battery charger. This is current limited during
high current drain.
• User fault indications through LEDs
• Signals to the motherboard for common fault and mains failed conditions.

6.1.3 A1579 Motherboard

Provides all the field terminations, internal interfaces for up to 4 off plug-in loop
cards; connections for an A1619 interface for expansion I/O communication;
connections for an A1619 repeater interface or A1620 Network card; and connections
to the main display. The CPU and main memory locations are accommodated on this
board.

6.1.4 A1585 Loop Card

This provides communications to the loop devices. The loop card transfers data with
the motherboard using a dedicated data bus. The card provides short circuit protection
of both ends of the loop. The loop field wiring is terminated on the A1579.

6.1.5 A1580 Display Board (32-Zone)

Provides visible indications and user switches, access to which is controlled by a
keyswitch. The board connects to the motherboard through a 50-way ribbon cable.

6.1.6 A1687 Display Board (96-Zone)

Provides visible indications and user switches, access to which is controlled by a
keyswitch. The board connects to the motherboard through a 50-way ribbon cable.

6.1.7 A1619 Interface Board

This optional plug-in board provides an RS485 capability for communication with
repeaters and expansion I/O boards. Up to two interfaces can be fitted to the
motherboard; one interface is dedicated to repeater communications, the second for
expansion I/O. If a network card is fitted this includes a repeater interface and
removes the requirement for an A1619 for communication with repeaters.

6.1.8 A1620 Network Interface

This optional plug-in board provides communication with other Discovery and
Voyager panels. The board plugs into the repeater interface sockets and provides both
repeater output communications and the network output. An A1619 is not required for
repeater communications if the A1620 is fitted. Software version 84620004 and
above support 40 character messages.

6.1.9 A1599 Printer

The optional 24-column printer mounts on the outer door. Power and data are
supplied via a 16-way ribbon cable from the display board.

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6.2 32 zone Voyager Panel and Integra Network Repeater

Description
The panel consists of the modules shown in Figure 2. The driver circuit for loop 1 is
contained on the motherboard. The second loop is provided on a plug in loop card.
The Voyager drives a maximum of two loops of devices, and only supports the 32-
zone option.

CHASSIS

C1541 PSE (2500188)

A1638 MOTHERBOARD (2500905)

A1669
A1636 LOOP
LOOP CARD
CARD [2500145]
(2500903)

A1619 I/O INTERFACE (OPTIONAL 2500162)

A1619 REPEATER INTERFACE (OPTIONAL 2500162)
OR A1620 NETWORK INTERFACE (OPTIONAL 2500163)
A1637 DISPLAY BOARD (2500907)

A1599 PRINTER (2500107)

Figure 2 – Voyager panel main components

6.2.1 C1675 2.5A PSE

This 2.5Amp switch mode power supply provides the following outputs:
• 27.1 V supply to motherboard for panel supply and battery charging.
• User fault indications for supply on, mains failed and no charge conditions.
• Signals to the motherboard for mains failed and common fault conditions.

6.2.2 A1638 Motherboard

Provides all the field terminations; an internal interface for up one plug-in loop card;
connections for an A1619 interface for expansion I/O communication; connections for
an A1619 repeater interface or A1620 Network card; and connections to main display.
The CPU and main memory locations are accommodated on this board.

6.2.3 A1636 Loop Card

This provides communications to the second loop of devices. The loop card transfers
data with the motherboard using a dedicated data bus. The card provides short circuit
protection of both ends of the loop. The loop field wiring is terminated on the A1638.

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6.2.4 A1637 32 zone Display Board

Provides visible indications and user switches, access to which is controlled by a
keyswitch. The board connects to the motherboard through a 50-way ribbon cable.

6.2.5 A1619 Interface Board

This optional plug-in board provides an RS485 capability for communication with
repeaters and expansion I/O boards. Up to two interfaces can be fitted to the
motherboard; one interface is dedicated to repeater communications, the second for
expansion I/O. If a network card is fitted this includes a repeater interface and
removes the requirement for an A1619 for communication with repeaters.

6.2.6 A1620 Network Interface

This optional plug-in board provides communication with other Discovery and
Voyager panels. The board plugs into the repeater interface sockets and provides both
repeater output communications and the network output. An A1619 is not required for
repeater communications if the A1620 is fitted. Software version 84620004 and
above support 40 character messages.

6.2.7 A1599 Printer

The optional 24-column printer mounts on the outer door. Power and data are
supplied via a 16-way ribbon cable from the display board.

7 Functional Specification
7.1 Feature List
• Networkable with fully Up to 15 nodes which may be panels, network
configurable responses repeaters or Alarm managers may be connected over a
5000m RS485 link. The display and response to events
can be configured individually for each node on the
system. Additionally 16 passive nodes can display
network information.
• Full PC upload and Upload allows current panel configuration to be edited
download of site specific on the PC even if original data is unavailable or has
data been edited manually.
• PC Upload of analogue Can be used to create a site report.
values
• Fully programmable Most functions can be edited through the panel menus.
cause/effect All are available through the PC cause/effect editor.
• PC Upload of event log Can be used to create a site report.
• “Local” Repeaters Up to 14 repeaters may be connected over 1200m on
the dedicated repeater RS485 link. [Note repeaters do
not support 96 zonal indicators].
• Network Repeaters Up to 14 network repeaters can be supported on the
panel network.
• User definable access code Changed using PC cause/effect editor.
• 4 built in software timers Timers can be configured for complex cause/effect
such as phased evacuation.

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• User definable 40-character Panel and location text is transmitted across the
text for panel name and network with event details
device location
• Compatible with all Apollo Device sensitivity can be adjusted through analogue
XP95 and Discovery devices thresholds (XP95 devices) and sensitivity levels
(Discovery devices).
• Compatible with CEL The Platform sounder is a base sounder driven by a
Platform sounder detector remote LED output, thus saving a loop
address (not available on Discovery phase 2 or 3).
• Synchronisation of Apollo Synchronisation occurs across all local loops.
sounder outstations
• Loop isolators built into Removes the need for isolators at the beginning and
both ends of the loop driver end of the loop.
• 500mA drive current per
loop
• Stable loop voltage, even Loop voltage is not reduced when battery voltage
under mains failed drops during discharge.
conditions
• 2 alarm circuits
• Monitored auxiliary supply Panel indicates a fault if the fuse fails.
(500mA)
• 2 change over fire contacts
rated 1A @30V
• 1 change over fault contact
rated 1A @30V
• Remote inputs:
Class change (not available on Discovery phase 2 or 3).
Evacuate
Silence alarms
Reset
Fault Discovery only
• Expansion I/O: The A1535 expansion I/O board provides 8 inputs and
Alarm circuits 8 outputs (either relay or open collector). The A1536 8
Open collector outputs way alarm expansion board provides 8 programmable
Relay outputs alarm circuits. A total of 31 boards may be connected
Inputs to any one panel, giving 248 outputs and 248 inputs.
Expansion is not available on Discovery phase 2.
• Engineers buzzer disable A motherboard link can be removed to prevent the
facility buzzer operating during commissioning or
maintenance (not available on Discovery phase 2 or 3).
• Battery backed time and Setting the time on one panel will automatically update
date the time on all panels connected across a network. The
time and date will then be maintained during total
power failure so there is no need to reset the time after
subsequently powering the panel down.
• Delay to outputs Delay operates on local panel outputs and transmission
of cause/effect flags to all network panels.

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• Adjustable sensitivity mode Apollo Discovery device sensitivity codes can be

changed. Several levels are definable which are can be
selected automatically on a daily timed basis; through
a manual menu operation; or through operation of a
loop input (not available on Discovery phase 2 or 3).
• Enable/Disable Functions: (Local only on Discovery phase 2 and 3)
Single point Local, or via a remote network panel.
Zone Local or via a remote network panel.
Range of zones Local or via a remote network panel.
Sounders Local or via a remote network panel.
General output disablement Single command to disable/enable all loop and panel
expansion outputs apart from sounders.
Expansion inputs Local or via a remote network panel.
View disablements Local only function.
Printer Local only function.
• Event Log Records last 120 events. Can be configured to record
network responses.
• Test functions:
Zones
Sounders
• Print functions
Print event log
Print disablements
Print texts/values
• Site specific data write Prevents corruption or unintentional editing of site
protect switch specific data.
• Automatic configuration of Initiated through menu function.
loop devices
• Discovery functions:
Rapid compensation by Used during installation.
loop

Print Discovery drift Used to check for devices close to their calibration
compensation limits.
Print Discovery month
of manufacture
Led pulsing on Device LEDs pulse on polling.
Led pulsing off Device LEDs do not pulse.
Led pulsing on when Device LEDs pulse on polling when the device is
disabled disabled (not available on Discovery phase 2 or 3)..
• Device interrogation Individual device status can be displayed and outputs
operated.
• SMS Interfacing Optional device facilitating event text messages and e-
mails plus panel interrogation and basic user controls.
[Covered in separate manual].

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7.2 EN54 Optional Functions With Requirements

The 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager panel have the following EN54
optional functions.
• Fault signals from points.
• Delay of actioning of outputs to fire alarm devices.
• Disablement of each address point.
• Test condition.
• Output to fire alarm devices.

7.2.1 Additional Functions Relating To EN54

The 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager panels have the following functions
relating to EN54.
• Two sounder circuits.

7.2.2 Ancillary Functions Not Required By EN54

The 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager panels offer several auxiliary
functions that are not required by EN54. These are:
1. Auxiliary change over contacts:
• Two change over contact operating on any fire condition.
• One change over contact operating on any fault condition.
2. One auxiliary power supply output.
3. An optional 24 column printer.
4. Four remote inputs each monitored for open or short circuit faults:
• Fault
• Evacuate. The input can be configured to operate the auxiliary fire contact or
not as required.
• Silence
• Reset
5. Class-change input. A normally open input to operate all sounding devices with no
indication on the panel.
6. Programmable loop output cause/effect.
7. Programmable remote panel output cause/effect.
8. The ability to download site-specific data from a computer (text, zone information
and cause/effect).
9. The ability to upload the data from the panel:
• Site specific data (text, zone information and cause/effect)
• Current analogue values
• Event log.
N.B. During the communication sequence between a computer and the panel, the
panel cannot respond to any loop or input events, and the LCD display will
indicate this. Also if the computer is earthed then the panel will indicate earth fault
while the computer is connected to it unless the earth fault monitoring is disabled
by remove link LK2 (see Figure 6 - A1579 32/96 zone Discovery motherboard
layout or Figure 8 - A1638 32 zone Voyager motherboard layout).

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8 Installation
The control panel must be installed by competent engineers familiar with the
installation of fire detection systems. In addition, it is recommended to refer to the
following information:
• Current edition of the IEE wiring regulations.
• BS5839 Part 1 or the installation standards for the relevant country.
• Any specific site requirements.
• Apollo field device installation instructions.
Note: The mains supply cable should be a minimum of 1mm2 copper controlled by a
5A fuse.
Note: An appropriate disconnect device shall be provided as part of the building
installation.

8.1 Electrical Safety

WARNING: Please read this section completely before commencing installation.

1. Prior to handling any part of the control panel, ensure that adequate
precautions are taken against static damage to the sensitive electronic
components on the control board. You should discharge any static electricity
you may have accumulated by touching a convenient earthed object, e.g. an
unpainted copper radiator pipe or the enclosure earth. You should repeat the
process at regular intervals during the handling process, especially if you are
required to walk over carpets.
2. Check that the panel has been mounted at least 2 metres away from pager
systems or any other transmitting equipment.
3. Check that the equipment is correctly connected to a 230V AC supply and
earthed. All installation work should be carried out in accordance with the
recommendations of BS5839 Part 1 and the current edition of the IEE wiring
regulations (BS7671: 1992) by suitably qualified and trained personnel.
4. Check that the control panel is located in a clean, dry position that is not subject
to shock or vibration. The temperature must not drop below 0°C or exceed 40°C.
The humidity should not exceed 95%.
DANGER: Batteries are electrically live at all times, take great care never to short
circuit the battery terminals.
WARNING: Batteries are often heavy, take great care when lifting and transporting
batteries. For weights above 24 kilos, lifting aids should be used.
WARNING. Do not attempt to remove battery lid or tamper with the battery internal
workings. Electrolyte is a highly corrosive substance, and presents significant
danger to yourself and to anything else it touches. In case of accidental skin or eye
contact, flush the affected area with plenty of clean, fresh water and SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. VRLA batteries are “low maintenance”
requiring no electrolyte top-up or measurement of specific gravity.
WARNING. If required, clean the case with a cloth that has been soaked or
dampened with distilled water. Do not use organic solvents (such as petrol, paint
thinner, benzene or mineral spirits) and other materials can substantially weaken
the case.
DANGER. Do not incinerate batteries. If placed in a fire, the batteries may rupture,
with the potential to release hazardous gases and electrolyte. VRLA batteries

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contain substances harmful to the environment. Exhausted batteries must be

recycled. Return them to the battery manufacturer or take them to your Council tip
for appropriate disposal.

The standby batteries should not be fitted until the commissioning stage.

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8.2 Installation Instructions

1. Carefully remove the control panel from the packing and lie the panel on a flat
surface.
2. Open the outer door.
3. Locate the spares bag and check that the following items are present:
Quantity Description Colour/Rating
2 Spare alarm circuit fuses 1A 20mm
1 Spare auxiliary supply fuse 500mA 20mm
1 Spare mains fuse 3.15A 20mm
1 Spare battery fuse 6.3A 20mm (Discovery)
3.15A 20mm (Voyager)
2 Spare alarm circuit end of line 3k9 0.25W
resistors.
5 Spare remote input circuit end of 3k9 0.25W
line resistors.
2 Engineers door keys Key Ref.: 801
2 Access control keys Key Ref.: 850 or 901
1 Positive battery lead Red
1 Negative battery lead Black
1 Battery connection lead Blue

8.2.1 32/96 zone Discovery Panel Installation Instructions

1. Remove the main ribbon cable from the display board header.
2. Remove the ribbon cable clamp on the door to release the cables. Fold the cable
into the backbox. Replace the ribbon clamp onto the door.
3. Remove the earth strap connecting the door and backbox by removing the nut and
washer on the door. Carefully note the arrangement and replace the nut and
washer.
4. Unscrew the hinge pin at the bottom of the door whilst supporting the door. Swing
the bottom of the door clear of the backbox and release the top of the door from its
hinge pin.
5. Carefully put the door on one side and replace the hinge pin in the backbox.
6. Remove the earth strap connecting the backbox and chassis by removing the nut
and washer on the chassis. Carefully note the arrangement and replace the nut and
washer.
7. Unscrew the two lower chassis screws and slacken the top two mounting screws.
8. Carefully lift the chassis upward to align the screw heads with the large holes in
the chassis keyholes and lift the chassis clear of the backbox.
9. Place the chassis carefully to one side.
10. Place the chassis and door into the carton. Store the carton in a safe place until
installation is complete.
11. Identify the three indented holes that are used to mount the enclosure.
12. Place the enclosure in the desired location and mark the position of the top
indented hole. Remove the enclosure and fit a suitable fixing to the wall. Hang the
enclosure from the top fixing point and ensure that it is level. Mark the locations
of the other two mounting holes.
13. Remove the enclosure from the wall and fit suitable fixings to the two remaining
mounting points. Fit the enclosure to the wall using all three mounting points.

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14. Gland the mains power cable into one of the holes provided at the bottom of the
enclosure. To meet the European EMC directives it is essential that these are the
only entry points used for mains power.
15. Gland all field wiring in place ensuring that the cable conductors are of sufficient
length. Ensure that all conductors are clearly labelled.
19. Connect the earth drain wires of any field cabling to either of the 6 way earth
blocks positioned at the top of the backbox. Up to two drain wires may be
connected to each terminal.
16. Ensure that continuity of any cable shield is maintained around the loop. The
shield must only be connected to enclosure earth in the panel by using the earth
bars provided.
17. Connect the mains-in earth to the primary earth point on the backbox indicated in
Figure 7. This is the lower of the two earth studs by the mains entry hole labelled
.
18. Clear any dust and debris from the cabinet.
19. Reinstallation of the chassis is the reverse of removal. Ensure that all earth straps
are reconnected correctly.
20. Connect the mains-in live to the mains terminal block on the power supply as
indicated in Figure 7.
21. Connect the mains-in neutral to the mains terminal block on the power supply as
indicated in Figure 6.
22. Replace the door, the refitting procedure is the reverse of removal. Ensure that the
earth strap and ribbon cable are reconnected correctly. Do not connect the field
wiring at this stage.
23. Remove the two screws securing each battery clamp and place the battery clamps
to one side.
24. Place the left battery into the bottom of the panel. The terminals should be
positioned to the left of the enclosure and the battery adjacent to the left side of
the backbox. This is shown in Figure 7.
25. Place the right battery into the bottom of the panel. The terminals should be
positioned to the right of the enclosure and the battery adjacent to the right side of
the backbox. This is shown in Figure 7.
26. Refit the battery clamps to secure the batteries in place. Take care not to short the
battery terminals with a screw driver.
27. Connect the black battery lead to one of the negative battery terminals on the p.s.e.
The position is shown in Figure 7. Push the connector on the other end of the lead
onto the negative (black) terminal of the left-hand battery.
28. Connect the red battery lead to one of the positive battery terminals on the p.s.e.
The position is shown in Figure 7. Push the connector on the other end of the lead
onto the positive (red) terminal of the right-hand battery.
29. Connect the blue battery lead between the positive (red) terminal of the left-hand
battery and the negative (black) terminal of the right-hand battery. Note that the
batteries will not power the panel until the mains supply is energised.

8.2.2 32 zone Voyager Panel Installation Instructions

1. Remove the main ribbon cable from the motherboard header.
2. Disconnect the earth strap connecting the door and backbox at the spade terminal
on the door.

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3. Unscrew the hinge pin at the bottom of the door whilst supporting the door. Swing
the bottom of the door clear of the backbox and release the top of the door from its
hinge pin.
4. Carefully put the door on one side and replace the hinge pin in the backbox.
5. Unscrew the two lower chassis screws and slacken the top two mounting screws.
6. Carefully lift the chassis upward to align the screw heads with the large holes in
the chassis keyholes. Lift the chassis clear of the upper screws and rest in the
bottom of the enclosure. Take care not to strain the wires which remain connected
to the backbox.
7. Disconnect the earth strap connecting the backbox and chassis at the earth bar.
The arrangement is shown in Figure 9.
8. Disconnect the flying leads from the transformer to the mains terminal block and
earth bar.
9. Remove the chassis and place carefully to one side.
10. Place the chassis and door into the carton. Store the carton in a safe place until
installation is complete.
11. Identify the three indented holes that are used to mount the enclosure.
12. Place the enclosure in the desired location and mark the position of the top
indented hole. Remove the enclosure and fit a suitable fixing to the wall. Hang the
enclosure from the top fixing point and ensure that it is level. Mark the locations
of the other two mounting holes.
13. Remove the enclosure from the wall and fit suitable fixings to the two remaining
mounting points. Fit the enclosure to the wall using all three mounting points.
14. Gland all field wiring in place ensuring that the cable conductors are of sufficient
length. Ensure that all conductors are clearly labelled.
15. Connect the earth drain wires of the field cabling to the 8 way earth bar positioned
at the top of the backbox. Up to two drain wires may be connected to each
terminal.
16. Ensure that continuity of any cable shield is maintained around the loop. The
shield must only be connected to enclosure earth in the panel by using the earth
bars provided.
17. Connect the mains-in earth to the primary earth point on the backbox indicated in
Figure 9. This is the earth bar and is labelled .
18. Clear any dust and debris from the cabinet.
19. Connect the mains-in live to the mains terminal block on the power supply as
indicated in Figure 9.
20. Connect the mains-in neutral to the mains terminal block on the power supply as
indicated in Figure 9.
21. Attach the mains-in cable to the cable clamp by the mains terminal using the cable
tie supplied.
22. Reinstallation of the chassis is the reverse of removal. Reconnect all wires as
shown in Figure 9. Ensure no cables are trapped between the chassis and backbox.
23. Replace the door, the refitting procedure is the reverse of removal. Ensure that the
earth strap and ribbon cable are reconnected correctly. Do not connect the field
wiring at this stage.
24. Place the left battery into the bottom of the panel. The terminals should be
positioned towards the centre of the enclosure and the battery adjacent to the left
side of the backbox.

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25. Place the right battery into the bottom of the panel. The terminals should be
positioned towards the centre of the enclosure and the battery adjacent to the right
side of the backbox.
26. Connect the black battery lead to one of the negative battery terminals on the p.s.e.
The position is shown in Figure 9. Push the connector on the other end of the lead
onto the negative (black) terminal of the left-hand battery.
27. Connect the red battery lead to one of the positive battery terminals on the p.s.e.
The position is shown in Figure 9. Push the connector on the other end of the lead
onto the positive (red) terminal of the right-hand battery.
28. Connect the blue battery lead between the positive (red) terminal of the left-hand
battery and the negative (black) terminal of the right-hand battery. Note that the
batteries will not power the panel until the mains supply is energised.

8.3 Installation And Connection Of The A1619 Repeater Interface

Warning: Observe anti-static precautions

1. Ensure that the main and standby supplies are disconnected.

2. Fit the A1619 repeater interface to headers J3 and J5 on the A1579 panel
motherboard (J2 and J3 on A1638). The board should be held in place by a 12mm
high plastic spacer.
3. Connect the repeater RS485 wiring as shown in Figure 3.
Notes:
1. Use only RS485 shielded data cable.
2. Do not connect the cable shield to earth.
4. If the repeater is to be powered from the panel connect the 28V auxiliary output
from the motherboard to the A1575 repeater display. This is also shown in Figure
3.

NETWORK REPEATER I/O

A B SCN A B SCN A B SCN FAULT 28V 0V

J3
J4 B/+

A/-

SCN

FIRST A1575 B/+

REPEATER DISPLAY A/-

X3 SCN

FLT

24V

0V

B/+
J5
J6 A/-

SCN

A1619 INTERFACE BOARD FITTED SUBSEQUENT A1575 B/+

TO LEFT POSITION ON A1579 REPEATER DISPLAY A/-

TO DRIVE REPEATERS SCN

USE PANEL SUPPLY FLT

OR LOCAL PSE 24V

0V

Figure 3 – Repeater connection diagram

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8.4 Installation And Connection Of The A1619 Input/Output

Interface

Warning: Observe anti-static precautions

1. Ensure that the main and standby supplies are disconnected.

2. Fit the A1619 repeater interface to headers J4 and J6 on the A1579 panel
motherboard (J5 and J6 on A1638). The board should be held in place by a 12mm
high plastic spacer.
3. Connect the I/O interface RS485 wiring as shown in Figure 4.
Notes:
1. Use only RS485 shielded data cable.
2. Do not connect the cable shield to earth.
4. If the I/O board is to be powered from the panel connect the 28V auxiliary output
from the motherboard to the expansion board power input. This is also shown in
Figure 4.

LEAVE SCREEN DISCONNECTED

AT EXPANSION BOARD END
MX-

MX+

MX-

MX+
FIRST
A1535 OR A1536
0V
EXPANSION BOARD
24V

NETWORK REPEATER I/O

MX-
A B SCN A B SCN A B SCN FAULT 28V 0V
MX+
J3
J4
MX-

MX+
SECOND
A1535 OR A1536
0V
EXPANSION BOARD
24V

A1619 INTERFACE BOARD FITTED

TO RIGHT POSITION ON A1579
J5
J6 TO DRIVE EXPANSION BOARDS

Figure 4 – Expansion board connection diagram

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8.5 Installation And Connection Of The A1620 Network Interface

Warning: Observe anti-static precautions

1. Ensure that the main and standby supplies are disconnected.

2. Fit the A1620 network interface to headers J3 and J5 on the A1579 panel
motherboard (J2 and J3 on A1638). The board should be held in place by a 4 off
12mm high plastic spacers.
3. Connect the network RS485 wiring as shown in Figure 5. A maximum of 15
active panels can be connected together in this way. Any number of panels can be
added as passive repeaters provided the total number of panels does not exceed
32.
Notes:
1. Use only RS485 shielded data cable.
2. Do not connect the cable shield to earth.

TO NEXT PANEL

NETWORK REPEATER I/O NETWORK REPEATER I/O

A B SCN A B SCN A B SCN FAULT 28V 0V A B SCN A B SCN A B SCN FAULT 28V 0V
J3 J3
J4 J4

X3 X3

U5 U5

J5
J6 J1 J6
NETWORK

NETWORK
ADDRESS
ADDRESS

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
S1
S1

1
1

2
4
8
2
4
8

A1620 NETWORK INTERFACE A1620 NETWORK INTERFACE

FITTED TO A1579 MOTHERBOARD FITTED TO A1579 MOTHERBOARD

Figure 5 – Network connection diagram

4. Set the network node address on the A1620 NETWORK ADDRESS switch as
shown in Table 1. It should be noted that any number of panels can be configured
as address 0. This configures the panel as a passive node. A passive node can
receive data but cannot transmit data to other network panels.
5. To enable networking, S4 switch 4 on the A1579 should be moved to the ON
position (switch 2 on the A1638 Voyager motherboard). This should be done after
stand-alone panel commissioning is complete.

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Table 1 – A1620 node address switch settings

Panel Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4
Node (Binary (Binary (Binary (Binary
Address value: 1) value: 2) value: 4) value: 8)
0 OFF OFF OFF OFF
1 ON OFF OFF OFF
2 OFF ON OFF OFF
3 ON ON OFF OFF
4 OFF OFF ON OFF
5 ON OFF ON OFF
6 OFF ON ON OFF
7 ON ON ON OFF
8 OFF OFF OFF ON
9 ON OFF OFF ON
10 OFF ON OFF ON
11 ON ON OFF ON
12 OFF OFF ON ON
13 ON OFF ON ON
14 OFF ON ON ON
15 ON ON ON ON

9 Commissioning
9.1 Introduction
The following equipment should be available where possible to minimise
commissioning time:
i) VHF/UHF Portable Radio (for two engineers)
ii) Multi-meter or equivalent

9.2 Commissioning Checklist

1. Before commissioning, the engineer should check the following:
i) All field wiring has been inspected and tested in accordance with CEL
wiring recommendations, BS5839 part 1 and current IEE wiring regulations.
ii) All field cables are glanded into the control panel cabinet.
iii) Detector bases are terminated but detector heads are not fitted. Any devices
with electronic components are not fitted. Terminations to devices with
electronic components should be linked through to maintain cable
continuity.
iv) Call points are not connected but cable is linked through to maintain
continuity.
v) No end-of-line devices (e.g. alarm circuit EOL resistor) are fitted.

2. The following information should be available to the commissioning team:

i) Detection layout drawings and address information
ii) Wiring schematic diagram
iii) Panel Planning Sheet and Cause/Effect Sheet (where applicable)
iv) PC or QWERTY keyboard for programming
v) Control Panel installation manuals

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vi) Installation manuals for all equipment connected to the system

Experience has shown that tracing wiring faults on long circuits which are routed
through risers etc. can be difficult without knowledge of the wiring route.
It is recommended that the electrical installer is made available until basic wiring
continuity is proven. A minimum of two persons (e.g. engineer and mate) is
recommended for efficient commissioning.

9.3 An Overview Of The Commissioning Procedure

The approach to be used when commissioning a fire alarm system is to check each
circuit and function in turn to ensure correct operation of the entire system. In this
way any faults may be located quickly and accurately. For network systems, each
panel should be commissioned as a stand-alone unit before it is linked into the
network for final network testing. The general procedures are as follows:
i) Alarm circuits should be checked first. The correct operation of each
sounder should be checked for correct audibility as specified in BS5839 part
1, using the “Test Alarms” facility.
ii) Detection loops should be commissioned next. The purpose is to establish
the correct functioning of each device and checking for correct indication at
the control panel. Cause/effect is tested at this time.
iii) Commission network functionality. The procedure is to test that the panels
are communicating and configured correctly:
1. Check that each panel displays different types of events from every
other appropriate panel. This confirms that the display events response
configuration is correct.
2. Check that each panel responds correctly to controls from every other
appropriate panel. This confirms that the control events response
configuration is correct.
3. Check each item of network cause/effect. Any event (cause) which
triggers an action (effect) on a different panel is called network
cause/effect.

WARNING: Before testing, the engineer must be aware both of the operation of all
devices fitted to the auxiliary circuits and of the consequences of their operation.

9.4 Pre-Commissioning Wiring Check

NOTE: This pre-commissioning wiring check procedure should be followed to test

all wiring prior to specific commissioning of any detection, alarm and auxiliary
circuits.

1. The following assumes that the control panel has been installed in accordance
with the installation procedure and is powered with only the “Power On” LED
illuminated. Do not connect field wiring at this stage.
2. Ensure that there are no devices connected to the loop and alarm circuits but the
cables are linked through at the device locations to achieve a continuous circuit.
3. Ensure that resistance of all cables to earth and between cores is more than 1MΩ.
4. Check the following:

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i) Positive to earth resistance is greater than 1MΩ

ii) Negative to earth resistance is greater than 1MΩ
iii) Positive to negative resistance is greater than 1MΩ
5. Place a short circuit across the ends of the loop and alarm circuits. Measure the
resistance across the positive and negative cables of each of the circuits and ensure
that the value does not exceed the calculated value. Remember to remove the short
circuits after the tests.
6. Correct polarity throughout all circuits must be maintained. Rectify any faults.
7. All bells, detector heads and call points should now be connected and alarm
circuit end-of-line resistors fitted. Use the spare end-of-line resistors supplied and
leave the EOL resistors in the panel terminals at this stage. Be very careful to
maintain correct polarity at each device.

9.5 Commissioning Procedure

9.5.1 Alarm Circuits

After completion of the pre-commissioning wiring check, this procedure should be
followed:
1. Remove the resistor from the first alarm circuit terminal and connect the first
alarm circuit wiring to the terminals, observing correct polarity. Check that any
alarm fault indications clear after a few seconds.
2. Press the “Evacuate” switch. Check that all sounders connected to the alarm
circuit operate.
3. Press “Silence Alarms” and “Reset”.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the second and any subsequent alarm circuits.

9.5.2 Commissioning Loops

1. Ensure that the control panel is switched off.
2. Ensure that all loop isolators are fitted and wired correctly. Any isolator connected
with reverse polarity will cause a short circuit condition at the previous isolator.

WARNING: If the isolator polarity is found to be incorrect, it is absolutely essential

that the polarity is corrected at each termination point throughout the wiring.
Failure to observe this will result in the polarity of the return end of the cable
becoming incorrect with the possibility of damage to the control panel.

3. Insulate and physically protect the positive and negative ends of one end of the
detection loop wiring. Connect the other end of the wiring to the panel terminals
O1+ and O1- for loop 1.
4. Switch on the control panel. Note that the panel will indicate a line fault condition
for all loops which are not connected. This can be ignored at this stage.
5. Configure the loop 1 devices as described in 25.3 on page 14. After the
configuration period, the panel will report the numbers of the different types of
sensors. If the numbers and types of sensor agree with the physical check already
carried out, proceed to the next stage.
Note: If more than one device has the same address the LCD display will show a
report of the device numbers affected. The engineer may also notice a device
missing from the expected total quantity of loop devices.

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6. If any Discovery sensors are fitted to the loop, perform rapid compensation of the
devices as described in section 25.10. This normalisation procedure acclimatises
the devices to the prevailing ambient conditions.
7, Interrogate the devices on an individual basis as described in section 24.35 on
page 14. To view correct electronic operation, press button 2 to set command bit 1
(self test mode). Press again to return detector to quiescent state. To turn a device
LED on (to identify its correct location), press button 3 to set command bit 2.
Press again to return the detector to quiescent state. To turn a remote device LED
on (to identify its correct location), press button 1 to set command bit 0. Press
again to return detector to quiescent state.
8. Repeat sections 1 to 7 for each loop.
WARNING: Before connecting the return leg of the loop, ensure that the returning
polarity is correct.
9. Sensor installation is now complete. Switch off the control panel.
10. Connect the return leg of loop 1 to the I1+ and I1- terminals. Repeat for all
remaining loops.
11. Switch on the control panel and observe that the no fault conditions are indicated.
If there are any loop faults caused by open circuit conditions or operation of a loop
isolator then the panel will indicate a line fault for the corresponding loop.

9.6 Commissioning a Network System

1. Ensure the network card is fitted in each panel and that the network cabling is
correctly installed.
2. Ensure that each panel has been commissioned as a stand-alone panel as detailed
above.
3. Enable the network card on each panel. The panels will automatically recognise
the other panels on the network - a manual configuration process is not required.
4. Generate a fire condition on each panel in turn and observe that the event is
displayed correctly at each other panel. The response of each panel depends on its
response configuration.
5. Repeat step 4 for alert, fault and indication only conditions.
6. Test each panel on the network as follows:
i) Operate evacuate on the next network panel.
ii) Observe that the event is displayed at the panel under test.
iii) Operate silence alarms and reset at the panel under test and observe that the
system responds as expected.
iv) Repeat i, ii and iii for all other nodes except the panel under test
7. Identify each item of network cause/effect cause. i.e. cause and effect where the
panel response is on a different node to the event which causes that action.
8. Action each event in turn and observe that the network cause and effect operates
correctly.
Note: It is not necessary to re-test each item of local cause/effect, i.e. cause/effect
where the event and response are on the same panel. this is tested as part of the
stand-alone panel commissioning.

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10 32/96 zone Discovery Motherboard Features

Figure 6 illustrates the 32/96 zone Discovery motherboard features referred to
elsewhere in the documentation.
Fit link to enable earth fault monitoring.
Remove link to disable earth fault monitoring.

Move switch to left to enable changes to site specific data.

Move switch to right to disable when changes complete.

Set switches 1 and 2 for number for loops:

Switch: 1 2
1 loop OFF OFF
LK2
LINK LK2
2 loop ON OFF
TO ENABLE 3 loop OFF ON
EARTH FAULT 4 loop ON ON
MONITORING
Set switch 3 ON if no loops are fitted (network repeater)
S3
Set switch 3 OFF if detection loops are fitted (standard panel)
DISABLE
SSD WRITE-ENABLE Set switch 4 to ON for a network panel or repeater
1 2 3 4 Set switch 4 to OFF for a stand-alone panel
NB: Set both switches 3 and 4 ON for a network repeater
S4

CONFIGURATION
SWITCHES

LK1
LINK TO
DISABLE Do not fit link
DISPLAY Auxiliary supply fuse 500mA
MONITOR
Cherry keyboard port
!
PC port
Lithium battery Alarm 1 fuse 1A
Alarm 2 fuse 1A

NETWORK REPEATER I/O LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 LOOP 4

A B SCN A B SCN A B SCN CLASS FAULT EVAC. SILENCE RESET 28V 0V NO P NC NO P NC NO P NC + - + - O1+ O1- I1+ I1- O2+ O2- I2+ I2- O3+ O3- I3+ I3- O4+ O4- I4+ I4-
J3 FAULT FIRE 1 FIRE 2 ALM 1 ALM 2
LK2 J4
B1
LINK LK2
TO ENABLE
EARTH FAULT
FS4

MONITORING COMPUTER
INTERFACE
S3

DISABLE
SSD WRITE-ENABLE
1 2 3 4

S4
1 2 3 4

CONFIGURATION
SWITCHES KEYBOARD

LK1
LINK TO LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 LOOP 4
J12 J13 J14 J15
DISABLE
DISPLAY
MONITOR

J1

J5 J6

U2A

U4 U3

I2
BUZZER
+
LK3

DISABLE
S1 SYSTEM
FAULT RESET

PROCESSOR A1584 INTERFACE

S2
RESET 28V 5V 0V MF CF
1

J2 FID2

U2 – EEPROM
[Version marked on
label]
System fault reset

Processor reset

Loop card 1 position

Loop card 2 position
Loop card 3 position
Loop card 4 position
Remove link to
disable buzzer

Figure 6 - A1579 32/96 zone Discovery motherboard layout

! Lithium battery caution - danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with CR1620 3V or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Only trained service personnel should replace this battery.

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11 32/96 zone Discovery Power Supply Features And

Connections
Figure 7 Figure 7 shows the layout of the 32/96 zone Discovery panel power supply.
The supply should be earthed as illustrated.

Power supply status indicators:

OUTPUT OK Output healthy
BATT/CHARGE FAULT Battery or charger fault
EARTH FAULT Short circuit between earth and field cabling
5/8V FAULT 5/8V supply fault
MAINS FAULT Mains failed

End outer insulation close to PSE and route earth OUTPUT OK

connection back to primary earth connection point Power output connector to BATT/CHARGE
motherboard FAULT

EARTH FAULT

Fit cable tie here to secure incoming mains Link fitted to select 5V 5/8V FAULT

cable output MAINS FAULT

Terminals not used Battery fuse (6.3A) TEST LAMPS

L
230V ~ 50/60Hz

AC IN

N +

E
+

5V FIT
8V N/F

OUTPUT OK

Charger voltage adjustment [See Table 2] BATT/CHARGE

FAULT

EARTH FAULT

5/8V FAULT

MAINS FAULT
LK1
EARTH CAP
LK2
TEST LAMPS
EARTH FLT
BAT + BAT -

Battery terminals
Fix thermistor to battery lead with cable tie
Do not fit links for EARTH CAP
or EARTH FLT

Fit battery terminals towards outside of

enclosure
Incoming mains supply.
Connect mains in earth to primary enclosure earth Fix to side of power supply with cable ties
stud here

Connect chassis to enclosure secondary earth stud here

Figure 7 32/96 zone Discovery power supply layout

Table 2 - Charge Set Voltages for Powersonic VRLA batteries
Temperature Charger Set voltage
-10oC (14oF) 28.32 – 28.42V
0oC (32oF) 27.82 – 27.92V
+10oC (50oF) 27.45 – 27.55V
+20oC (68oF) 27.20 – 27.30V
+25oC (77oF) 27.10 – 27.20V
+30oC (86oF) 27.03 – 27.13V
+40oC (104oF) 26.91 – 27.01V
+50oC (122oF) 26.84 – 26.94V
Note: If no battery temperature sensor (thermistor) is fitted the charge voltage
should be set between 27.37 and 27.47V.

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12 32 zone Voyager Motherboard Features

Figure 8 illustrates the 32 zone Voyager motherboard features referred to elsewhere in
the documentation.
System fault reset

Fit link to enable earth fault monitoring.

FAULT MONITORING
Remove link to disable earth fault monitoring.

ENABLE EARTH
LINK LK1 TO
Set switch 1 ON to enable loop 2
Set switch 2 to ON for a network panel or repeater
Set switch 2 to OFF for a stand-alone panel
Set switch 3 ON if no loops are fitted (network repeater)
SYSTEM
FAULT Set switch 3 OFF if detection loops are fitted (standard panel)
NB: Set both switches 2 and 3 ON for a network repeater
SPARE
SW3
NET
LP2

S4
Auxiliary supply fuse 500mA

SWITCHES Cherry keyboard port Alarm 1 fuse 1A

port
PC port Alarm 2 fuse 1A

NETWORK REPEATER TB3 I/O TB4 TB5 TB6 TB7 TB8 TB9 TB10 TB11 TB12 TB13 TB14 TB15 TB16 TB17
FAULT MONITORING

TB2
ENABLE EARTH
LINK LK1 TO

A B SCN A B SCN A B SCN CLASS EVAC. SILENCE RESET 28V 0V NO P NC NO P NC NO P NC + - + - O1+ O1- I1+ I1- O2+ O2- I2+ I2-
FAULT FIRE 1 FIRE 2 ALM 1 ALM 2 LOOP 1 LOOP 2
KEYBOARD
LK1

SYSTEM
J8
FAULT
J5
SPARE
SW3
NET
LP2

!
J3

FS2
J7
ALARM 1
1 2 3 4
RL3 RL4
FS4 AUXILIARY
SWITCHES
Lithium
J1

battery FS3
COMPUTER
INTERFACE

U9 U14
ALARM 2 J11

FS5

J2 J6

U32
U16 U34

BUZ1
U6 U8

BUZZER
LK3

DISABLE
S4
J12

S3
ENABLE< >DISABLE
PROCESSOR RESET SSD WRITE - ENABLE CEL A1638 ISSUE 1 27-06-2001

Move switch to left to enable

changes to site specific data.
Move switch to right to disable
when changes complete.
Processor reset

Remove link to disable buzzer Loop card 2 connector

Power in connector

Figure 8 - A1638 32 zone Voyager motherboard layout

! Lithium battery caution - danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with CR1620 3V or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Only trained service personnel should replace this battery.

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13 32 zone Voyager Power Supply Features And

Connections
Figure 9 shows the layout of the 32 zone Voyager panel power supply. The supply
should be earthed as illustrated.
Fit cable tie to retain Fused mains
incoming mains cable terminal block
230V AC Mains in Brown PSU lead
Earth
leads
L
E

Blue PSU
Brown lead
PSU lead

Blue
PSU lead

Earth
lead

Figure 9 – 32 zone Voyager power supply layout

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14 Compatible Field Devices

The 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager are both compatible with all the
devices listed in section 14.1

14.1 Compatible Field Device Order Codes & Descriptions

Part No Description
2501/270 58000-500 Discovery Ionisation smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
2501/271 58000-600 Discovery Optical smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
2501/272 58000-400 Discovery Heat detector (Apollo manufacture)
2501/273 58000-700 Discovery Multisensor (Apollo manufacture)
2501/274 58000-900 Discovery Manual call point (Apollo manufacture)
2501/022 55000-500 XP95 Ionisation smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
2501/023 55000-600 XP95 Optical smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
2501/024 55000-400 XP95 Temperature detector - standard (Apollo manufacture)
2501/020 45681-210 XP95 Base complete with address card (Apollo manufacture)
2501/019 55000-900 XP95 Manual call point (Apollo manufacture)
2501/027 55000-700 XP95 Isolator (Apollo manufacture)
2501/026 45681-211 XP95 Isolator base (Apollo manufacture)
2501/218 45681-321 XP95 Isolating base, 20 devices (Apollo manufacture)
2501/021 55000-401 XP95 Temperature detector - high temperature (Apollo
manufacture)
2501/275 55000-818 XP95 Input/Output unit (Apollo manufacture)
2501/217 55000-819 XP95 Output unit (Apollo manufacture)
2501/276 55000-810 XP95 Switch monitor (Apollo manufacture)
2501/277 55000-809 XP95 Switch monitor plus (Apollo manufacture)
2501/278 55000-813 XP95 Zone monitor (Apollo manufacture)
2501/279 55000-823 XP95 Sounder control unit (Apollo manufacture)
2501/280 55000-833 XP95 Mini switch monitor (Apollo manufacture)
2501/216 55000-832 XP95 Mini switch monitor – interrupt (Apollo manufacture)
2501/281 55000-803 XP95 DIN rail mounted input/output unit (Apollo manufacture)
2501/282 55000-804 XP95 DIN rail mounted Output unit (Apollo manufacture)
2501/283 55000-822 XP95 DIN rail mounted switch monitor (Apollo manufacture)
2501/284 55000-821 XP95 DIN rail mounted switch monitor plus (Apollo
manufacture)
2501/285 55000-812 XP95 DIN rail mounted zone monitor (Apollo manufacture)
2501/286 55000-826 XP95 DIN rail mounted sounder control unit (Apollo
manufacture)
2501/287 55000-802 XP95 DIN rail mounted isolator (Apollo manufacture)
2501/221 45681-261 XP95 Loop sounder requires XP95 base (Apollo manufacture)
2501/222 55000-260 XP95 Loop sounder with red cap (Apollo manufacture)
2501/223 55000-259 XP95 Loop sounder with white cap (Apollo manufacture)
2500/235 CEL Addressable break glass unit (no back box)
2500/236 A1444 basic outstation board (3 inputs)
2500/237 A1445 relay outstation board (3 inputs, 3 relays)
2500/238 A1446 sounder outstation board (3 inputs, 1 sounder circuit, 1 relay)
2500/240 A1447 add-on zone monitor board for above outstation boards
2501/149 Enclosure to fit 1 outstation board; Size - 150h x 225w x 75d
2500/197 Enclosure c/w 1A p.s.e., space for one outstation board & 3.2Ah batteries

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Part No Description
Size - 300h x 350w x 75d
2500/221 Enclosure c/w 3A p.s.e., space for four outstation boards & 6.2Ah batteries
Size - 380h x 600w x 210d
2500/223 Enclosure c/w 5A p.s.e. & space for five outstation boards & 6.2Ah batteries
Size - 600h x 600w x 210d
2500/226 Remote square indicator
2500/227 Remote round indicator
2500/232 Loop powered sounder; maximum 16 per loop
2601/034 CEL platform sounder (XP95/Discovery detector base)
2601/035 CEL platform sounder (Xplorer detector base)
2601/041 55000-261 100dB Loop sounder (Apollo manufacture)
45681-262 Loop sounder with isolating base (Apollo manufacture)
55000-280 XP95 flame detector (Apollo manufacture)
55000-852 XP95 sounder controller unit with isolator (Apollo manufacture)
Din rail zone monitor unit with isolator (Apollo manufacture)
55000-843 XP95 switch monitor with isolator (Apollo manufacture)
55000-841 XP95 switch monitor plus with isolator (Apollo manufacture)
55000-847 XP95 I/O unit with isolator (Apollo manufacture)
55000-849 XP95 output unit with isolator (Apollo manufacture)
55000-589 XP95 3 channel I/O unit
55000-588 XP95 3 channel I/O unit with isolator
55000-780 XP95 RDM Interface (Apollo manufacture)
55000-580 XP95 RDM Ionisation smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
55000-680 XP95 RDM Optical smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
55000-480 XP95 RDM Heat detector (Apollo manufacture)
45681-280 XP95 RDM Base (Apollo manufacture)
55000-265 XP95 Loop powered beam detector (Apollo manufacture)
45681-242 XP95 Low power relay base (Apollo manufacture)
55000-855 XP95 Protocol translator – single channel (Apollo manufacture)
55000-856 XP95 Protocol translator – dual channel (Apollo manufacture)
55000-540 XP95 I.S. Ionisation smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
55000-640 XP95 I.S. Optical smoke detector (Apollo manufacture)
55000-440 XP95 I.S. Temperature detector - standard (Apollo manufacture)
55000-940 XP95 I.S. Manual call point (Apollo manufacture)
All other XP95 I.S. manual call points are also compatible
45681-215 XP95 I.S. Base (Apollo manufacture)
2501/253 55000-885 XP95 Multi-Sensor (Apollo manufacture)
55000-875 XP95 Mains Switching I/O Unit (Apollo manufacture)
55000-845 XP95 Zone Monitor with Isolator (Apollo manufacture)
58000-300 Discovery CO Detector (Apollo manufacture)
55000-268 Reflective beam detector [5-50m]
55000-273 Reflective beam detector [50-100m]
55000-878 Loop Powered Beacon (Apollo manufacture)
45681-265 Intelligent Base Sounder (Apollo manufacture)
Integrated Base Sounder (Apollo manufacture)
Vesda Aspirating Smoke Detector
XP95 Sounder Beacon Base (Apollo manufacture)

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Part No Description
XP95 Multi-Tone Sounder Beacon

Notes:
. 1. The 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager panels are not
guaranteed to respond to alarm events within the time specified by EN54-2
when used with:
i) Apollo XP95 I/O units configured for a fire response
ii) Apollo series 90 devices and outstations.
iii) CEL outstations fitted with V6 or earlier software.
iv) CEL BGUs with version 0 software.
v) CEL A1405 based outstations.

2. To meet the sounder response times recommended in BS5839 Pt 1:2002, the

number of sounders per loop should be limited to 40.

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14.2 Field Device Responses

The following table shows all devices compatible with the panel. It shows the panel’s response to events from each device type, and indicates the
change in analogue value and input bits that will be displayed in the status mode. Note that some device types automatically receive cause effect
outputs by default. Any such programming is indicated in the default cause and effect column.

Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
CEL sounder 1 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = evacuate Standard See note 5.
controller Input 1 operated Mode 1 AV = 64 000 1 = alert sounder
Input 2 operated Mode 2 AV = 48 000 2 = relay response.
Input 3 operated Remote fault AV = 4 000
Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 000
CEL Loop 1 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = evacuate Standard See note 5.
powered Fault Remote fault AV = 4 output bits 1 = alert sounder
sounder 2 = not used response.
Series 90 1 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = evacuate Standard See note 5.
sounder/ Circuit fault or Remote fault AV = 4 output bits 1 = alert sounder
sounder fault input 2 = not used response.
controller operated
Loop powered 1 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = evacuate Standard See note 5.
beacon Fault Remote fault AV = 4 output bits 1 = alert sounder
2 = not used response.
Intelligent 1 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = evacuate Standard See note 5.
Base Sounder Circuit fault or Remote fault AV = 4 output bits 1 = alert sounder
fault input 2 = not used response.
operated

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
CEL I/O unit 2 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = relay 1
Input 1 operated Mode 1 AV = 64 000 1 = relay 2
Input 2 operated Mode 2 AV = 48 000 2 = relay 3
Input 3 operated Mode 3 AV = 4 000
or power supply
failed
Series 90 3- 2 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = relay 1 X means status
way I/O unit Input 1 operated Input type AV = 16 XX1 1 = relay 2 does not affect
Input 2 operated Input 2 AV = 16 X10 2 = relay 3 panel status
Input 3 operated Input 3 AV = 16 100 See note 6.
Series 90 3- 2 Quiescent None AV=16 000 0 = relay 1 X means status
way I/O Input 1 operated Input type AV=16 1XX 1 = relay 2 does not affect
analogue unit Input 2 operated Input 2 AV=16 01X 2 = relay 3 panel status.
Input 3 operated Input 3 AV=16 001 See notes 2, 6.
Analogue value Mode 1 AV = 64
64 Mode 2 AV = 48
Analogue Value Mode 3 AV = 4
48
Analogue Value 4
Series 90 1- 2 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = relay
way I/O unit Input operated Fire AV = 16 001 1 = not used
2 = not used
Series 90 2 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = remote See note 6.
switch monitor Input operated Input type AV = 16 001 indicator
unit 1 = not used
2 = not used

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
Series 90 3 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
ionisation Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
smoke Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
CEL zone 4 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = reset Bit 0 set on See note 3.
monitor Input 1 operated Fire AV = 64 000 1 = relay 2 reset or clear
Input 2 operated Valve Closed AV = 48 000 2 = LED faults
Input 3 operated Remote fault AV = 4 000 Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire
Series 90 zone 4 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = reset Bit 0 set on See note 3.
monitor Fire Fire AV = 64 output bits 1 = test reset or clear
Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 2 = LED faults
Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire
Series 90 4 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = fault test Bit 0 set on See note 3
control unit Alarm Fire AV = 64 output bits 1 = alarm test reset or clear
monitor Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 2 = remote LED faults
Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire
Series 90 5 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
optical smoke Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
Series 90 heat 6 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
detector Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Series 90 7 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when Input bit 2
callpoint/ Alarm Fire AV = 64 L01 1 = self test in fire confirms LED
callpoint Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED operation and
monitor is represented
by L
See note 3.
CEL dual-fire 9 Quiescent None AV = 16 010 0 = relay 1
monitor Fire A Fire A AV = 64 010 1 = relay 2
Fire B Fire B AV = 16 011 2 = relay 3
Fire A+B Fire A+B AV = 64 011
Fault Remote fault AV = 4 010
XP95 sounder/ 17 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = evacuate Standard See note 5.
sounder Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 output bits 1 = alert sounder
controller 2 = not used response.
XP95 I/O unit 18 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = relay Input 1
Input operated Input type AV = 16 XX1 1 = not used overrides input
Opto input active Opto-Coupled AV = 16 X10 2 = not used 2 which in turn
Input fault Remote fault AV = 4 000 overrides
remote fault
See note 6.

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
XP95 3 18 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = relay 1 Input 1
channel I/O Input operated Input type AV = 16 XX1 1 = relay 2 overrides input
unit Opto input active Opto-Coupled AV = 16 X10 2 = relay 3 2 which in turn
Input fault Remote fault AV = 4 100 overrides
remote fault
See note 6.
XP95 output 18 Quiescent None AV = 16 000 0 = relay
unit
XP95 19 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
ionisation Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
smoke Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
XP95 Zone 20 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = reset Bit 0 set on See note 3.
Monitor Alarm Fire AV = 64 output bits 1 = alarm test reset or clear
Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 2 = LED faults
Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire
XP95 optical 21 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
smoke Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
XP95 beam 21 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
Detector Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
XP95 heat 22 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
detector Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
standard Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
XP95 USA 49 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = evacuate Standard See note 5.
sounder/ Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 output bits 1 = alert sounder
sounder 2 = not used response.
controller
XP95 USA 50 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = fault test Bit 0 set on See note 3.
Mini-switch Alarm Fire AV = 64 output 1 = alarm test reset or clear
monitor Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 bits? 2 = LED faults
Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire
XP95 Mini- 52 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = fault test Bit 0 set on See note 3.
switch monitor Alarm Fire AV = 64 output bits 1 = alarm test reset or clear
Alert Alert AV = 45 - 51 2 = LED faults
Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire
XP95 Switch 52 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = not used Bit 0 set on See note 3.
monitor Alarm Fire AV = 64 output bits 1 = alarm test reset or clear
Alert Alert AV = 45 - 51 2 = LED faults
Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
XP95 Switch 52 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = opto-reset Bit 0 set on See note 3.
monitor plus Alarm Fire AV = 64 output bits 1 = alarm test reset or clear
Alert Alert AV = 45 - 51 2 = LED faults
Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 Bit 2 set when
device is in
fire
Intelligent 53 Quiescent None AV = 20, 25, Echo Not used Bit 2 set when See note 3.
reflective 30, 32-34 output bits Test device is in
beam detector Alarm Fire AV > 63 LED fire
Alert Alert AV = 45-54
Dirty Dirty AV = 6
Fault Fault n AV < 6
XP95 heat 54 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
detector high Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
XP95 USA 55 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when Input bit 2
mini priority Alarm Fire AV = 64 L01 1 = self test in fire confirms LED
switch monitor Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED operation
See note 3.
XP95 USA 82 Quiescent None AV = 16 Echo 0 = fault test Bit 0 set on See note 3.
switch monitor Alarm Fire AV = 64 output 1 = alarm test reset or clear
Circuit fault Remote fault AV = 4 bits? 2 = LED faults
Bit 2 set when
device is in
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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
XP95 flame 85 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
detector Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
XP95 USA 87 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when Input bit 2
priority switch Alarm Fire AV = 64 L01 1 = self test in fire confirms LED
monitor Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED operation
See note 3.
XP95 USA 114 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Program LED
switch monitor Alarm Input type AV = 64 L01 1 = self test bit in cause
I/O Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED effect if
required.
Input bit 2
confirms LED
operation.
See note 6.
XP95 multi- 117 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 1, 3.
sensor opt/heat Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
detector Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
XP95 callpoint 119 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when Input bit 2
Alarm Fire AV = 64 L01 1 = self test in fire confirms LED
Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED operation.
See note 3.

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
XP95 Mini 119 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when Input bit 2
switch monitor Alarm Fire AV = 64 L01 1 = self test in fire confirms LED
with interrupt Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED operation.
See note 3.
Discovery 147 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit bit 2 set See notes 3, 4.
ionisation Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test when device is
smoke Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED in fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Discovery 149 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
optical smoke Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Discovery heat 150 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
detector Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Discovery gas 179 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
det CO Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Discovery PP 211 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
Mon CO Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7

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Device type Type Condition Panel Analogue Status Output bits Default cause Comments
Code response Value bits and effect
(210) (see note 7)
Discovery 213 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
multi-criteria Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
optical smoke Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Vesda 224 Quiescent None AV = 12 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
Aspirating Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Smoke Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Detector Fault Fault AV = 0 to 3
Data Fault AV = 8 to 11
Discovery env 243 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
gas CO Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Discovery 245 Quiescent None AV = 8 to 44 Echo 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when See notes 3, 4.
dual opt/heat Fire Fire AV = 55 to 127 output bits 1 = self test device is in
Alert Alert AV = 45 to 54 2 = LED fire
Fault Data fault AV = 0 to 7
Discovery 247 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when Input bit 2
callpoint Alarm Fire AV = 64 L01 1 = self test in fire confirms LED
Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED operation.
See note 3.
Discovery 247 Quiescent None AV = 16 L10 0 = remote LED Bit 2 set when Input bit 2
mini- Alarm Fire AV = 64 L01 1 = self test in fire confirms LED
sw.mon.int Fault Fault AV = 4 L10 2 = LED operation.
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Notes:
1. The analogue thresholds for non-Discovery analogue detectors can be changed for both fire and alert. manual for details.
2. On the S90 3-way analogue unit, either the analogue value or logic inputs can raise different alarms.
3. The number of devices with LEDs operated is limited to eight per loop.
4. The analogue threshold for Discovery analogue detectors can be changed for alert only.
5. The standard sounder response involves setting bit 0 for test alarms, evacuate, alarm walk test, and point walk test with sounders, and setting either
bit 0 or bit 2 as configured for class-change.
6. Standard input/output units can have their input 1 configured to indicate as either Fire, Alert, Fault or Input, and the active polarity of their input 2
can also be configured.
7. Any address not associated with a sounder (types 1, 17, 49) can be configured for platform sounder response. Such addresses will have their output bit
0 set for test alarms, evacuate, class-change, alarm walk test and point walk test with sounders automatically.

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15 Overview Of User Functions

This section describes an overview of the functions available to the end user.

15.1 Change Time And Date

The user can manually set the time and date although this should not normally be
required. The current time is maintained by a dedicated battery when all power
removed from the system. How to set the time and date is described in the user
manual. On a network system, setting the date and time at any panel will also update
the date and time at all other panels and repeaters connected to the network.

15.2 Delay Of Operation Of Outputs

The activation of panel outputs (alarm circuit and cause/effect) can be delayed upon
detection of an automatic alarm condition to allow for the cause of the alarm to be
investigated. The delay can be programmed for a period of between 1 and 10 minutes.
The delay is active for one period every day, and off for the remainder of the time.
This period is user definable and would typically be during working hours.
The delay is not operated if the alarm condition is initiated by a call point or an
evacuate function. The delay may be overridden by operating the override delay
button.
The user can only enable and disable the delay function.
In a network system, any outputs on another panel programmed to operate from a fire
on this panel will also be delayed.

15.3 Adjustable Sensitivity Modes

The 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager panels can be configured to
automatically adjust device sensitivity according to the time of day. Three different
sensitivity levels can be assigned to each point. These are referred to as the day mode
sensitivity level, night mode sensitivity level and the default sensitivity level.
The sensitivity modes are set as follows:
• Selecting the DAY sensitivity mode forces the appropriate trip levels and
sensitivity codes to the day mode value regardless of the time.
• Selecting the NIGHT sensitivity mode forces the appropriate trip levels and
sensitivity codes to the night mode value regardless of the time.
• Selecting the TIMER sensitivity mode alternates the appropriate trip levels and
sensitivity codes between the day and night modes according to the time. The day
and night times are defined through the PC cause/effect editor. A separate time can
be defined for each day of the week.
• Switching OFF the day/night sensitivity mode forces the appropriate trip levels
and sensitivity codes to the default value regardless of the time.
On network systems, changes to the day/night mode of a panel are passed to the
network, and the other panels can be configured to automatically update their
day/night mode or not as required.

15.4 Enabling And Disabling Of Functions

The following functions can be disabled and enabled through the user menu:
• Points (local or at another panel if part of a network)
• Zones of points (local or at another panel if part of a network)
• Sounding devices (can be global on network systems)

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• Printer (local only even on network systems)

• Inputs (local or at another panel if part of a network)
• Non-Sounder Outputs (local only even on network systems)

15.5 The Event Log

The panel stores a record of the last 120 events (local or from network) in the event
log. These are individually time-stamped and can be viewed, printed, or uploaded to a
PC as required.

15.6 Test Functions

The following test functions are local only, and are available through the user menu:
• View point status – displays current analogue value type code and status bits
for an address.
• Device Test – allows one or more zones of devices to be tested without
operating panel cause/effect and with or without operating sounder devices.
The panel switches on a device LED to acknowledge correct operation of the
test. No other indication is given at the panel and the device LED (plus the
sounders if required) is automatically reset after 10 seconds. If a printer is fitted
then a test confirmation message is printed for each successful device test.
During the test device test the panel buzzer sounds for 2s every 30s.
Any device in a zone not in test that detects a fire responds as normal.
• Alarm test – The panel automatically operates all sounding devices for 5
seconds every 10 seconds.

15.7 View Suppressed Events

System events are prioritised to clarify the display of information by the system. The
events are classified in the following levels in decreasing order of priority:
• Fire
• Alert
• Fault
• Indication (including Discovery device maintenance events)
If events at more than one level exist on the panel, only events at the highest level will
be displayed on the LCD. The scroll events switch can be used to scroll all events at
this level. As events at a lower level are not shown they are called suppressed events.
A suppressed event is indicated by an LED indication on the display but the LCD
message is suppressed. Suppressed events can be viewed through the user menu as
described in section 24.33 and section 24.34.
For example, if fire events occur whilst a fault is present on the system, only the fire
events will be displayed on the LCD. The fire condition will cause the faults to be
suppressed. The scroll events switch can then be used to cycle the fire events on the
LCD and the faults can be viewed through the menu function.

15.8 Printer Functions

If a printer is fitted to the panel the following functions are available to the user:
• Disable printer
• Print disablements
• Print user texts and analogue values
• Print event log

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• Print of device test results during one person walk testing

16 Overview Of Engineers Functions

This section describes an overview of the functions available to the engineer.
On network systems these functions only affect the local panel directly, although
changes to zone or control group allocation may indirectly affect other panels that use
those zones or control groups in their own cause/effect.

16.1 Engineer Definable Access Code

The engineer’s access code can be changed using the Discovery/Voyager PC
cause/effect editor.

Note: If the new code is mislaid then it will not be possible to access the engineer’s
functions. If this occurs, contact your panel supplier. A chargeable site visit will be
required.

16.2 Delay Of Operation Of Outputs

This is described in section 15.2.
The engineer can set the delay start and end times, set the delay duration and enable or
disable the delay.

16.3 Day/Night Sensitivity Mode

The times of day are only programmable via the P.C. cause/effect editor, and consist
of a start time and an end time for each day of the week. The sensitivity level for each
mode can be set via the menu or the PC cause/effect tool.

16.4 Manual Sensitivity Mode Override

The Discovery and Voyager provide a facility to manually override Discovery device
sensitivity, controlled from a loop input monitoring a keyswitch. A typical application
may be to change multi-sensors to heat only operation when vehicle fumes are
present.
To enter low sensitivity mode:
1. Move the keyswitch to the active position.
2. The system changes the sensitivity level of the appropriate devices. These are
configured using the PC editor (see below). The panel illuminates the Low
Sensitivity Indicator (this indication is optional, see below). There is no indication
of the low sensitivity mode on the panel although the event is recorded in the
event log. It can take up to 20 seconds for this led to come on, and up to 40-60
seconds to change the sensitivity codes of all affected sensors (assuming no more
than 20-30 sensors per loop).
To exit from low sensitivity mode:
1. Move the keyswitch to the inactive condition.
2. The system returns the sensitivity of the appropriate devices to normal and clears
the Low Sensitivity Indicator (subject to similar timings as above).
4. The Inhibit Delay Indicator illuminates (optional indication). The delay runs for
around 4 minutes and inhibits fires from devices which have changed sensitivity.

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5. If a fire would result from the change of sensitivity mode then the Device In Fire
indicator (optional) will illuminate. The keyswitch should be returned to the low
sensitivity mode position and the possible cause of the fire investigated.
6. After 4 minutes the delay inhibit will extinguish and the system is returned to full
operation. At this stage any devices that are in a fire condition will report the fires
normally.
To provide override of sensitivity the following procedure is followed:
• Allocate a CEL A1445 type 2 outstation or Apollo XP95 I/O unit to address
111 on a loop. The loop used determines the control group which will be
affected. This is described below. The sensitivity mode change is active whilst
a mode 1 condition is present on the CEL device or alarm is present on the
XP95 device.
• If a CEL A1445 is used the following indications can be driven by the outputs:
• Bit 0: Low sensitivity selected
• Bit 1: Inhibit delay running
• Bit 2: Device in fire
• Allocate all devices to have the sensitivity mode change to the relevant control
group via the cause/effect download program. The relationship between control
device and group is:
• Device 1:111 controls group 252
• Device 2:111 controls group 253
• Device 3:111 controls group 254
• Device 4:111 controls group 255
Note: The sensitivity mode change only operates on Apollo Discovery
devices.
• Program the override sensitivity value using the PC cause/effect editor.
• Set the input type for the XP95 I/O units used to control the manual sensitivity
level override to indication using the PC editor.

16.5 Enabling Site Specific Data Changes

All site-specific data is held in non-volatile memory. To protect this from errors the
memory is protected by a write enable switch on the motherboard. This switch has to
be set to the write enable position to allow any changes. If the switch is inadvertently
left in the enable position when the changes are complete the panel indicates a fault
condition.

16.6 Point Configuration

The panel loop devices can be automatically reconfigured through an engineers menu
command. The panel stores each device address and type on configuration. Any
changes to the loop devices are then indicated as a fault. The system configuration can
also be printed out. This shows all devices on a loop with their status.
The sensitivity of each point can also be changed to allow for ambient conditions.
XP95 detectors can have the trip level for fire and alert configured. Discovery devices
have the sensitivity code changed for fire sensitivity and the analogue threshold for
alert can be changed.
It is possible using the PC Editor to define addresses on any loop for Platform
Sounders. Any addresses thus configured will have their output command bit 0
operated for the standard sounder controls (evacuate, test alarms, class-change and
one-person alarm walk test).

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Note: For compliance with EN54 the fire sensitivity level must be set to 55. The pre-
alarm value can be set to any value
Note: Do not adjust the fire sensitivity level of the XP95 high temperature heat
detector. This device has an analogue count of 55 at 90 C.
Note: The default levels are:
XP95 sensor Discovery
sensor
Default Alert level 45 45
Default Fire level 55 55
Valid Alert Levels 35, 40, 45, 50 35, 40, 45, 50
Valid fire levels 55, 60, 65, 70 55
Default sensitivity levels N/A 3
Valid sensitivity levels N/A 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

All ancillary devices have fixed responses except the Apollo Input Output module.
The main input for this device can be configured to generate a fire, fault, alert or
indication only. The optically coupled input for this device can be configured for to be
active high or active low condition and always generates a fault condition.

16.7 Discovery Device Functions

The following functions are available with Apollo Discovery devices:
• Rapid drift compensation by loop (device normalisation)
• Print drift compensation level by loop
• Print device date of manufacture
• Enable or disable LED pulsing mode (including the option to activate the led
pulsing mode when the device is disabled)
For details on Discovery device functions please see the latest issue of the Apollo
publication “Discovery Engineering Product Guide” (Apollo part number PP2052).

16.8 Zone Allocation

The Discovery can have either 32 or 96 programmable zones, which are used to
represent a physical area. The Voyager display is limited to 32 zones. All loop devices
and panel inputs can be programmed into one of these zones through the engineers
menu. Activation of a fire or a fault on a device or input will cause operation of the
fire or fault indicator associated with the zone. The panel alphanumeric display will
also indicate the zone number locally for loop devices only. The panel has an insert
fitted to the front door suitable for text descriptions of each zone location.
The engineer can also print out all the zones with the devices allocated to the zones.
Loop devices that are not allocated to a zone will not sound the fire buzzer when they
go into a fire condition.

16.9 Group Allocation

Points and panel inputs can be associated with groups for cause/effect programming.
These are similar in concept to zones so that cause and effect can be defined on
devices within a group. Each device may be in up to seven groups. Groups are
numbered from 33 to 255 (32-Zone panels) or 97-255 (96-Zone panels).

Note: Groups 252 to 255 are reserved for manual sensitivity override mode
operation.

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16.10 Programmable Loop Output Cause/Effect

The 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zone Voyager panels send output command bits to
addressable points according to the system status. The bits control device functions.
Some panel responses are automatic, others can be programmed by the engineer
according to site-specific requirements. The default cause and effect is shown in Table
3.
Table 3 – Default command output bits
Device type Output command bit operation
Addressable Bit 0 is set on evacuate or test alarms to operate continuous
Sounder alarms. The bit is cleared when the alarms are silenced, or the
Devices cause is cleared. Bit 0 is operated intermittently under one-person
alarm walk test. Either bit 0 or 1 is set on class-change as selected
via the engineers menu.
All smoke and Bit 2 is set when the device is in a fire condition to Illuminate the
heat detectors device LED. These are cleared when the panel is reset (see note 1
below). Bit 0 (remote led) may be controlled through the site-
specific programmable cause and effect.
When a device is configured to support an CEL Platform sounder,
bit 0 is set to drive the sounder for evacuate, test alarms and class
change. Bit 0 is also operated intermittently under one-person
alarm walk test.
Zone monitor Bit 0 is set for 3 seconds to reset the detection zone when the panel
is reset. Bit 2 is set when the zone is in a fire condition to operate
the zone LEDs. These are cleared when the panel is reset (see note
1 below).
BGU Bit 2 is set when in a fire condition to operate the local LED. The
bit is cleared when the panel is reset (see note 2 below).
Site-specific programmable cause and effect.
All other
device types
Note 1: The panel will light a maximum of 8 device LEDs on one loop to
limit the total loop current in the alarm condition. A zone
monitor is treated as one device for this purpose.
Note 2: Any BGU output bits programmed to operate under cause/effect
will be ignored.
Site specific cause and effect is individually programmed for each of the three output
bits at each device point, although bits 1 and 2 will be ignored for smoke and heat
detectors. The output bit is associated with a cause so that when the cause is active,
the output is operated. The causes can be either common events or zone or group
based events. In addition to these local causes, on network systems further network
causes may be programmed via the PC Editing Tool, which also allows outputs to be
inhibited by a cause where required. With the new PC Editor [Fusion] it is possible to
specify the outputs at individual addresses to be normally-energised. This basically
inverts the state of the outputs regardless of the status of the panel.
NB While the PC is being used to upload or down load site specific data, the fire
alarm panel is disabled and will not respond to any event or user control switch
operation.

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The common events that can be used to operate loop outputs are:
• Common fire, output cleared on silence alarms:
The output is operated if any fire condition is active on the panel. When the
panel alarms are silenced by the user the output is cleared.
• Common fire, output cleared on reset:
The output is operated if any fire condition is active on the panel. When the
panel is reset by the user the output is cleared.
• Common alert, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated if any alert condition is active on the panel. When the
panel is reset by the user, or the alert condition is removed, the output is
cleared.
• Common fault, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated if any fault condition is active on the panel. When the
panel is reset by the user, or the fault condition is removed, the output is
cleared.
• Common indication, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated if any indication condition is active on the panel. When
the panel is reset by the user, or the indication condition is removed, the output
is cleared.
• Alarms silenced:
The output is operated when the alarms are silenced on the panel. When the
panel is reset by the user, the output is cleared.
• Panel reset:
The output is set for 3 seconds when the panel is reset by the user.
• Evacuate (including remote evacuate):
The output is operated when an evacuate condition is active on the panel. When
the panel alarms are silenced by the user the output is cleared
• Common disablement, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated while the Disabled led is on. The output clears when the
Disabled led clears.
• Common buzzer, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated whenever either the fire buzzer or fault buzzer is active
on the panel. When the panel is reset by the user, or the fault condition is
removed, the output is cleared.

The zone and group based events can occur on any device, or devices within the
specified zone or group:
• Fire in a zone or group, output cleared on silence alarms:
The output is operated if a fire condition is active in the specified group or
zone. When the panel alarms are silenced by the user the output is cleared
• Fire in a zone or group, output cleared on reset:
The output is operated if a fire condition is active in the specified group or
zone. When the panel is reset by the user the output is cleared
• Any two fires in a zone or group, output cleared on silence alarms:
The output is operated if any two fire conditions are active in the specified
group or zone. When the panel alarms are silenced by the user the output is
cleared

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• Any two fires in a zone or group, output cleared on reset:

The output is operated if any two fire conditions are active in the specified
group or zone. When the panel is reset by the user the output is cleared
• Alert in a zone or group, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated if any alert condition is active in the specified group or
zone. When the panel is reset by the user, or the alert condition is removed, the
output is cleared
• Fault in a zone or group, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated if any fault condition is active in the specified group or
zone. When the panel is reset by the user, or the fault condition is removed, the
output is cleared
• Indication in a zone or group, output cleared on cause clear:
The output is operated when an indication only event is active in the specified
group or zone. When the panel is reset by the user, or the indication condition
is removed, the output is cleared.

Note: A group contains device points in the same way as a zone, but the group is
used solely for cause/effect programming.

16.11 32 zone “Local”Panel Repeaters

32 zone Discovery repeaters duplicate the panel indications and user controls at a
location remote from the main panel. Up to 14 repeaters can be connected to a single
panel using an RS485 serial connection. The panel requires an A1619 Discovery
interface module (part number 2500162) or an A1620 Discovery network interface
module (part number 2500163) to be fitted to the motherboard to communicate with
repeaters.
Note: 40 characters are supported but 96 zone indications are not.. The menu
functions are not available at repeaters.

16.12 Class-change Modes

The operation of the class-change input may be configured to operate the panel
hardwire sounder outputs, any expansion sounder circuits and loop sounders in
continuous or pulsed mode. This option is available in the Phase 5 software and
above.

16.13 Panel Input Output Expansion Boards

The Discovery and Voyager panels can be expanded by the use of the A1535 and
A1536 expansion boards. These are located in an expanded cabinet that has an extra
compartment dedicated to the expansion boards. Up to 31 expansion boards can be
connected to a single panel, thus allowing for up to 248 inputs and outputs.
The A1535 provides 8 fully monitored inputs and 8 outputs. Two types of A1535 are
available, one with open collector outputs and one with change over relay contacts.
The A1536 provides 8 non-monitored inputs and 8 fully monitored alarm circuits.
n.b. When a fault is reported on an A1536 alarm circuit, the user text displayed will be
that associated with the corresponding input circuit.
All expansion board inputs and outputs can be configured as part of the panel
cause/effect using the menu functions or the PC configuration software. For full

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details of the expansion boards see the CEL documents A1535 Application,
Installation and Commissioning Guide and A1536 Application, Installation and
Commissioning Guide.
The panel requires an A1619 interface module (part number 2500162) fitted to the
motherboard to communicate with I/O boards. Note that if repeaters are fitted to the
panel two A1619 interfaces will be required, one for the repeater communication and
one for the I/O connection.

16.14 Panel Cause/effect Timers

The panel contains four timers for use in cause/effect programming. These are
configured to operate as panel inputs and outputs. Each timer is started by driving a
panel output; when the timer delay ends a corresponding panel input is operated. The
timer period can be set in 1 second increments between 1 and 32000s (8 hours, 53
minutes and 20 seconds). Each timer is configured using the PC cause/effect editor
and cannot be accessed through the menu.
The timer ended input may be configured as either a fire or indication input. If the
timer is used for controlling sounders, then it is recommended to use the Fire input
option so that the sounders may be silenced without resetting the timer. For other
purposes that do not require the clear on silence mode, then the indication type is
preferable.

16.15 Shared Zone Mode

The panel may be configured to operate its zone fire and fault indicators for its own
events only (non-shared zone), or for events from any panel on a network (shared-
zone).

16.16 Number of Zones Mode

The panel may be configured to operate with 32 or 96 zones. The selected number of
zones should match the display board fitted, and the design files on a computer.
[Note: Voyager panel displays do not support 96 zones].

17 Power Supply Load Calculation

The power supply load must not exceed a maximum of 4A for Discovery or 2.5A for
Voyager. To determine the maximum power supply load perform the following steps:
1. Look-up the mains failed panel load in alarm. Enter this value as Ipanel.
2. Calculate the maximum alarm load on each loop in mA. Enter the sum of the
values as Iloops.
3. Calculate the maximum load on the alarm circuits in mA in an alarm condition.
Enter this value as Ialarms.
4. Calculate the load on the auxiliary supply in mA in an alarm condition. Enter this
value as Iaux.
5. Calculate the maximum power supply load using the formula below:
Ipanel ………mA
Iloops ………mA
Ialarms ………mA
Iaux ………mA

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Ipse = (Ipanel + Iaux + Ialarms + 2 x Iloops)/1000 A

= (……… + ……… + ……… + 2 x ………)/1000 A
= (……… + ……… + ……… + ………)/1000 A
(………)/1000 A
= ……… A

Warning:
This current must not exceed 4A for Discovery.
This current must not exceed 2.5A for Voyager.
Note: A battery and loop calculation spreadsheet is available from your panel
supplier to assist in site calculations

18 Battery Standby Capacity Calculation

This section describes how to calculate the minimum required standby battery
capacity for the control panel. To determine the battery capacity perform the
following steps:
1. Look-up the mains failed fault battery current. Enter this value as Ipanelfault.
2. Look-up the mains failed alarm battery current. Enter this value as Ipanelalarm.
3. Calculate the quiescent load on each loop in mA. Add these values and enter the
result as Iloopsfault. Multiply the figure by 1.5 to derive the current drawn from the
battery and enter this figure in the table.
4. Calculate the maximum alarm load on each loop in mA. Add these values and
enter the result as Iloopsalarm. Multiply the figure by 1.5 to derive the current drawn
from the battery
5. Calculate the maximum load on the alarm circuits in mA in an alarm condition.
Enter this value as Ialarms and enter this figure in the table.
6. Calculate the load on the auxiliary supply in mA in an alarm condition. Enter this
value as Iauxfault.
7. Calculate the load on the auxiliary supply in mA in an alarm condition. Enter this
value as Iauxalarm.
8. Calculate the total battery load in fault, Ifault.
9. Calculate the total battery load in alarm, Ialarm.
10. Enter the required standby time in hours, Tfault.
11. Enter the required time in alarm in hours, Talarm.
Ipanelfault = ………mA Ipanelalarm ………mA
=
Iloopsfault = 1.5 x ……mA ………mA Iloopsalarm 1.5 x ……mA ………mA
= = =
Ialarms = ………mA
Iauxfault = ………mA Iauxalarm = ………mA
Ifault = ………mA Ialarm = ………mA
Tfault = ………hrs Talarm = ………hrs

12. Substitute the values in to the formula below.

Cmin = 1.25 x ((Tfault x Ifault) + 2 x (Talarm x Ialarm))/1000 Ah
= 1.25 x ((……… x ………) + 2 x (……… + ………))/1000
Ah
= 1.25 x (……… 2 x ………)/1000 Ah

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1.25 x (……… + ………)/1000 Ah

= 1.25 x ………/1000 Ah
= ………/1000 Ah
= ……… Ah

13. Select the next highest available battery size.

Notes:
1. The maximum battery capacities which can be charged according to BFPSA
recommendations are:
Discovery: 38Ah
Voyager: 24Ah
2. Any battery which cannot be contained in the c.i.e. enclosure must be located in
an enclosure adjacent to the c.i.e.
3. The Discovery system uses internally mounted 12Ah batteries.

19 Circuit Connection Details

19.1 Auxiliary Supply
An auxiliary supply is available to power external field equipment from the panel.
This is nominally rated at 28V (24V for Voyager) but varies during mains failed
conditions. The maximum load is 500mA, the output is fused and fuse failure will be
indicated as a panel fault.
The auxiliary supply terminals are labelled 28V and 0V.
Note: If equipment draws current from the auxiliary supply during the mains failed
condition this must be included in the battery capacity calculations.

19.2 Use Of Auxiliary Outputs

Warning: The volt-free auxiliary relay contacts must not be used to directly switch
any voltage which exceeds 30VDC.
Auxiliary changeover contacts are provided which operate on fire and fault
conditions. There are two sets of auxiliary fire contacts. These switch on any fire
condition and can be programmed to operate on panel evacuate and remote evacuate
(full remote evacuate mode) or to remain inactive on panel evacuate and remote
evacuate (partial remote evacuate mode). Programming the remote evacuate mode is
described in section 25.19. The configuration of the relay contacts is shown in Figure
10.

NC
3 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT
P
2 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT
NO
1 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT

FIRE 1 CONTACTS
NC
3 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT
P
2 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT

1
NO TO FIELD EQUIPMENT

FIRE 2 CONTACTS
CONTACTS SHOWN IN QUIESCENT CONDITION

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Figure 10 – Auxiliary fire contact connection details

The single set of auxiliary fault contacts operate on any panel fault condition. This
output is failsafe and is active in a system fault, or if the system suffers failure of all
power supplies. The configuration of the relay contacts is shown in Figure 11.

NC
1 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT
P
2 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT
NO
3 TO FIELD EQUIPMENT

FAULT CONTACTS

CONTACTS SHOWN IN QUIESCENT CONDITION

Figure 11 – Auxiliary fault contact connection details

19.3 Use Of Auxiliary Inputs

Auxiliary inputs are provided to allow remote operation of the following functions:
• Fault (Discovery only)
• Evacuate
• Silence
• Reset
Each input circuit is fully monitored for open and short circuit faults. To activate an
input a 680 ohm resistor should be connected across the input circuit by a normally
open switch contact. Two switches are shown in Figure 12 although there is no limit
to the number of switches.

INPUT CIRCUIT

SWITCH SWITCH

END OF LINE
3k9

680R 680R

INPUT CIRCUIT

Figure 12 – Monitored input circuit configuration

Note: To prevent unauthorised operation of the systems all auxiliary inputs must be
operated by key-switches. The keys to these switches should be held with the access
control key.

Additionally there is a class change input. This is a non-monitored, normally open

circuit which operates all sounders whilst active. The panel does not display any
indication whilst this input is active. The connection diagram for the class change
input is shown in Figure 13.

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IN P U T

SW I SW I

IN P U T

Figure 13 – Class change input circuit configuration

19.4 Alarm Circuits

The 32/96 zone Discovery and Voyager panels have two alarm circuits, each rated at
1A. The circuits are reverse polarity monitored for open and short circuit faults. To
allow monitoring all devices must be polarised. To prevent damage to the control
panel bells must also have a suppression diode fitted as shown in Figure 14. The
circuit must be terminated with a 3k9 end of line resistor.

ALARM CIRCUIT +

POLARISING
DIODE (E.G. 1N4002S)

END OF LINE
SUPPRESSION 3k9
DIODE (E.G. 1N4002S)

BELL SOUNDER

ALARM CIRCUIT -

Figure 14 – Alarm circuit configuration

The voltage drop on each alarm circuit should be calculated to ensure that the
minimum voltage at the end of each circuit exceeds the minimum required by each
sounding device.
The voltage at the end of the circuit is given by:
Minimum alarm voltage = 21V – (Alarm current in amps x 2 x alarm circuit
length in metres x cable resistance per core per m)
The resistance per metre as follows:
• 1.5mm2 – 15mΩ per metre per core
• 2.5mm2 – 9mΩ per metre per core
20 Loop Design
To reduce the impact of short circuits on loop cabling, isolators must be fitted
between the physical boundaries on zones. For guidance on the design of zone see
BS5839 part 1. The minimum operating voltage of all loop devices must also be
maintained under maximum load conditions.

20.1 Loop Isolators

Loop isolators should be fitted to all loops at the boundaries between zones. These
restrict the devices lost during a short circuit condition to those between the two

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isolators either side of the fault. To comply with EN54-2 there should be no more than
32 devices fitted between isolators. This includes conventional devices fitted to zone
monitor outstation.
To comply with Apollo design guidelines there should be no more that 20 detectors or
the equivalent load between two isolators. Exceeding this quantity may prevent the
loop from powering up correctly. Refer to Apollo design guidelines for further
information.

20.2 Loop Voltage Drop Calculation

The minimum voltage on the loop must always exceed 17V. To determine the
maximum voltage drop for each loop perform the following steps:
1. Calculate the maximum alarm load on the loop in mA. Enter this value as Iloop.
2. Count the total number of Apollo isolators. These can be either Apollo 20D
isolators or Apollo XP95 isolators. Enter this value as Niso.
3. Calculate the length of loop cable in kilometres. Enter this value as Lloop.
4. Enter the resistance per metre as follows:
• 1.5mm2 – 15mΩ per metre per core
• 2.5mm2 – 9mΩ per metre per core
This is value Rcore.
5. Calculate the minimum voltage at the end of the loop using the equation below:
Iloop ………mA
Niso ………
Lloop ………km
Rcore ………Ωm-1 core-1

Vloop = 27 – ((Iloop/1000) x (3.9 + (0.2 x Niso) + (2 x Lloop x Rcore))) V

= 27 – ((………/1000) x (3.9 + (0.2 x ………) + (2 x ……… x
……))) V
= 27 – (……… x (3.9 + ……… + ………)) V
= 27 – (……… x ………) V
= 27 – ……… V
= ……… V
This figure is a worst case voltage with all devices located at the end of the loop.
Warning: This voltage must not be below 17V.
Note: A battery and loop calculation spreadsheet is available from your panel
supplier to assist in site calculations

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21 Panel Events
This section describes how events are reported and how the user should respond.

21.1 The Fire Condition

When a fire condition is detected automatically by a sensor, operation of a manual call
point or operation of the evacuate switch the panel responds as follows.
• The COMMON FIRE and relevant zone LEDs pulse.
• The internal buzzer sounds intermittently if the device is allocated to a zone.
• The top three lines of the LCD display details of the event.
• The bottom line of the LCD display displays the event category, the event
number and the total events in that category currently in the display queue
(maximum 32 events per category).
• Note that in a network system, if the fire condition is on another panel, the top
line message will give the number of the source panel, but will not give a zone
number. This also applies to other types of event.
1:001 Z01 OPT FIRE
DEVICE LOCATION OVER
TWO LINES
FIRE EVENT 01 OF 01
• The sounder circuits are operated (see Note below).
• System outputs are operated according to the panel programming (see Note
below).
• The event is printed if a printer is fitted.
The top three lines retain the first fire information. Line 4 will update the number of
fire events if further events occur. The scroll messages key will scroll current fires in
the window.
During a fire condition the display of events of a lower priority is suppressed. To view
these events refer to section 24.33.
Note:- The fire and alarm relays, and the cause/effect outputs, may be delayed via the
Panel Delay function. The general fire relay will not operate for evacuate if the
evacuate mode is configured as partial.
User Actions
Carry out the required fire drill.
If a printer is fitted the user actions will be printed out in addition to the
automatic system events.

21.2 The Alert Condition

A pre-alarm is indicated if the analogue value of a smoke detector rises above a pre-
determined level, but not sufficiently to indicate a fire condition. It may indicate that a
fire condition is imminent.
The panel responds as follows:
• The ALERT LED pulses.
• The internal buzzer sounds continuously.
• The LCD displays details of the event.
1:001 Z01 OPT ALERT
DEVICE LOCATION OVER
TWO LINES
ALERT EVENT 01 OF 01
• The event is printed if a printer is fitted.

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• Subsequent events will be displayed in the same way as for fire events.
During an alert condition the display of events of a lower priority is suppressed. To
view these events refer to section 24.33.
User Actions
• Switch the ACCESS CONTROLS keyswitch to the ON position to enable the
controls.
• Press the SILENCE BUZZER switch.
The BUZZER SILENCED LED will turn on.
The internal buzzer silences.
• Investigate and rectify the cause of the alarm.
• When the cause of the alarm is cleared press the RESET switch to return the
system to the quiescent condition.
If a printer is fitted the user actions will be printed out in addition to the
automatic system events.

21.3 The Fault Condition

A fault is indicated if any part of the system enters an abnormal condition.
The panel responds as follows:
• The COMMON FAULT LED pulses. If the fault is with an alarm circuit the
ALARM FAULT/DISABLEMENT LED will also pulse.
• The internal buzzer sounds continuously.
• The LCD displays details of the event.
1:001 Z01 OPT FAULT
DEVICE LOCATION OVER
TWO LINES
FAULT EVENT 01 OF 01
• The event is printed if a printer is fitted.
During a fault condition the display of events of a lower priority is suppressed. To
view these events refer to section 24.33.
User Actions
• Switch the ACCESS CONTROLS keyswitch to the ON position to enable the
controls.
• Press the SILENCE BUZZER switch.
The BUZZER SILENCED LED will turn on.
The internal buzzer silences.
• Investigate and rectify the cause of the fault.
• When the cause of the fault is cleared press the RESET switch to return the
system to the quiescent condition.
If a printer is fitted the user actions will be printed out in addition to the
automatic system events.

21.4 The Maintenance Condition

A maintenance fault is indicated when a Discovery smoke detector reaches its
calibration limits. It can indicate that the device is contaminated and requires cleaning
or replacing. The device is still able to detect a fire condition.
The panel responds as follows:
• The MAINTENANCE LED pulses.
• The internal buzzer sounds continuously.
• The LCD displays details of the event.

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1:001 Z01 OPT DIRTY

DEVICE LOCATION OVER
TWO LINES
IND EVENT 01 OF 01
• The event is printed if a printer is fitted.
User Actions
• Switch the ACCESS CONTROLS keyswitch to the ON position to enable the
controls.
• Press the SILENCE BUZZER switch.
The BUZZER SILENCED LED will turn on.
The internal buzzer silences.
• Call your service engineer to service the device.
• When the cause of the fault is cleared press the RESET switch to return the
system to the quiescent condition.
If a printer is fitted the user actions will be printed out in addition to the
automatic system events.
Service Engineer Actions
1. Identify and replace the Discovery device indicated on the LCD display. Ensure
the replacement device is the same type as the faulty device or the system will
respond with a wrong type fault.
2. Contact the device manufacturer to arrange for servicing the device.
3. Apply rapid compensation to the loop with the replacement device to adjust the
head to the ambient conditions. This is described in section 25.10.
4. Reset the panel from the fault condition
22 The System Fault Condition
In the event of a complete system failure, a system fault will be indicated.
The panel responds as follows:
• The SYSTEM FAULT and GENERAL FAULT LED illuminate. All other
LEDs will be extinguished.
• The internal buzzer sounds continuously.
• The LCD backlight switches off. The text will display the details of the last
condition. This should be ignored.
• The local alarm circuits will be silenced if they are active.
• All loop devices will remain in the condition they were in when the fault
occurred. Some sounders may thus remain active.

Warning: The system is completely inactive.

User Actions
• Call your service engineer immediately.
Service Engineer Actions
• Open the outer panel door.
• Operate the SYSTEM FAULT RESET switch on the motherboard. This is
identified in Figure 6 (Discovery) or Figure 8 (Voyager).
• Operate the PROCESSOR RESET switch on the motherboard. This is
identified in Figure 6 (Discovery) or Figure 8 (Voyager).
• Observe that the panel restarts and displays the POWER UP DELAY message
on the LCD.
• If the panel does not restart properly then the panel requires replacement.

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22.1 Quiescent Condition

In its normal, or quiescent condition the supply healthy LED will be illuminated to
indicate that mains power is present on the system.
On a stand-alone panel The LCD will display the time and the company name, while
on a networked panel the LCD will display the time and the panel name.
If the delay is active the delay LED will be illuminated. There will be no other LEDs
illuminated

22.2 Access Mode

When the access controls key is inserted and turned to the ON position the LCD
backlight will be switched on.

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23 User Controls And Indications

OVERRIDE
1 EVACUATE
DELAY

20 character by 4 line SCROLL SILENCE

2 MESSAGES BUZZER
LCD display. Back-lit
SILENCE /
when event present or TEST User controls. Only
3 ALARMS
RESOUND
override delay is
Access controls ALARMS
switch ON. POWER
DELAY ON TEST available without
SUPPLY ON 4 DISPLAY
RESET operating the access
FIRE MAINTENANCE controls keyswitch
ACCESS MENU
5 MENU UP
ESCAPE
GENERAL
ALERT
DISABLEMENT
SYSTEM BUZZER 6 MENU DOWN ENTER
FAULT SILENCED ACCESS CONTROLS
User indications
GENERAL 0 1
FAULT
TEST Switch to 1 to enable
controls (enter level
ALARM FAULT/ MORE
DISABLEMENT MESSAGES 2). Override delay
operates with switch
in either position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Zonal fire (red) and

fault (yellow)
indications. Pulse to
indicate a non-
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
silenced event,
continuous to
indicate an event has
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 been silenced

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Operates all sounder circuits continuously Overrides the delay to outputs function and
immediately actions the outputs

OVERRIDE
1 EVACUATE
DELAY
Displays the next message at the current
event level Silences the internal buzzer for any
SCROLL SILENCE condition
2 MESSAGES BUZZER
Activates all alarm outputs when pressed.
Alarms silenced when released Silences sounding devices for fire events. If
TEST SILENCE / RESOUND already silenced the previous alarm condition
3 ALARMS ALARMS is re-activated

Tests all indications and internal buzzer TEST

4 DISPLAY
RESET
Resets all fire and fault indications. (Fire
Enters the user menu system for conditions must be silenced first)
access to further level 2 and level 3. ACCESS MENU
Increments digits in user menu 5 MENU UP
ESCAPE
number entry
functions Used within access menu to delete items and
escape from menus
6 MENU DOWN ENTER

Decrements digits in user menu Enters text in the access menus

number entry

Constant to indicate delay is active, pulsing when

delay running

Indicates power supply active

(mains or battery)
Indicates Discovery device drift compensation limit
Pulses when a new fire is active, reached
continuous when all fires have been
silenced
Indicates some part of the system has been disabled

Pre-alarm active

Indicates internal fault Continuous when the buzzer has been silenced

FAULT
Pulses if new fault detected, continuous
if all active faults have been silenced Continuous to indicate some part of the system is in test
mode

Pulses if fault detected with either alarm circuit or

any loop alarm controller. Continuous for alarm Pulses to indicate another message is available for viewing
circuit disabled conditions with the scroll events button

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24 User Functions
To access the user menu perform the following operations:
1. Move the ACCESS CONTROLS lockswitch to position 1 using the access
controls key.
2. Press 5 on the user controls to access the menu function. The following menu will
be displayed:
1 = USER MENU
ENTER ACCESS CODE
FOR ENGINEERS MENU
0000

3. Press 1 to enter the user menu. The following menu will be displayed:
1=TIME/DATE 2=MODES
3=EN/DIS 4=VIEW
5=TEST 6=PRINT
SELECT 1..6, <=EXIT

This is referred to as the user main menu screen and the description of the user
functions begin from this screen.
Note: The system automatically leaves the user menu after a period of time. This
automatic timeout prevents the system being left in the user or engineers access
mode unintentionally. The timeout period depends on the function selected and is
between 1 and 15 minutes.

24.1 How To Enter Numbers

All menu selections are made using direct key access using keys 1 to 6.
Entry of digits is performed by the following method:
1. On entering a menu screen which requires a number to be entered a default
number will be displayed. For example when setting the time the current time is
displayed. The cursor will underline the first digit.
2. Press MENU UP or MENU DOWN to increment or decrement the digit.
3. When the digit is correct press > (ENTER) to move onto the next digit.
4. Press < to cancel the menu screen and move to the previous screen.
5. Change the remaining digits as required. On all but the first digit the < key moves
to the previous digit. When the cursor is positioned on the last digit pressing >
(ENTER) enters the value.

24.2 How To Set The Time And Date

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 1 to select option 1. The screen will display the current date:
SET DATE? 30/05/99

>=ENTER VALUE
<=BACK/EXIT

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3. Make any changes to the date as described in section 24.1. The separators will be
added automatically. The following screen gives an example:
SET DATE? 31/05/99
>=ENTER VALUE
<=BACK/EXIT

4. With the cursor positioned under the last digit press enter to save the date. A new
screen will appear.
5. Enter the time as 2 hour digits (24 hour clock), 2 minute digits and 2 second
digits. The separators will be added automatically. The following screen gives an
example:
SET TIME? 15:12:00

>=ENTER VALUE
<=BACK/EXIT

6. Change the time as required and press enter to save the value and return to the
user menu screen.

24.3 How To Enable And Disable The Panel Delay

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 2 to select option 2. The following screen will be displayed:
PANEL MODES
1=DELAY,2=DAY/NIGHT
3=BAUD-RATE
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1 to select option 1. The following screen will be displayed:

DELAY IS 01 MINUTES
09:00:00 TO 17:00:00
DELAY IS ENABLED
1=DISABLE, <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to toggle the delay to a disabled condition. The following screen will be
displayed:
DELAY IS 01 MINUTES
09:00:00 TO 17:00:00
DELAY IS DISABLED
1=ENABLE, <=EXIT

5. Press 1 to toggle the delay to an enabled condition if required.

6. Press escape to return to the user menu screen.

24.4 How To Enable Day Sensitivity Mode.

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 2 to select option. The following screen will be displayed:
PANEL MODES
1=DELAY,2=DAY/NIGHT
3=BAUD-RATE
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

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3. Press 2 to select option 2. The following screen will be displayed:

DAY/NIGHT MODE 1
1=DAY, 2=NIGHT,
3=TIMER, 4=OFF
<=EXIT

4. The display shows the day mode 1 selected. Selecting this option forces the
appropriate trip levels and sensitivity codes to the 'Day Time' value regardless of
the time.

24.5 How To Enable Night Sensitivity Mode.

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 2 to select option. The following screen will be displayed:
PANEL MODES
1=DELAY,2=DAY/NIGHT
3=BAUD-RATE
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to select option 2. The following screen will be displayed:

DAY/NIGHT MODE 1
1=DAY, 2=NIGHT,
3=TIMER, 4=OFF
<=EXIT

4. Display shows the day mode 1 selected, to select Night mode press 2. The
following screen will be displayed.
DAY/NIGHT MODE 2
1=DAY, 2=NIGHT,
3=TIMER, 4=OFF
<=EXIT

5. Selecting the Night mode option forces the appropriate trip levels and sensitivity
codes to the 'Night Time' value regardless of the time.

24.6 How To Enable Timed Sensitivity Mode.

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2.. Press 2 to select option. The following screen will be displayed:
PANEL MODES
1=DELAY,2=DAY/NIGHT
3=BAUD-RATE
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to select option 2. The following screen will be displayed:

DAY/NIGHT MODE 2
1=DAY, 2=NIGHT,
3=TIMER, 4=OFF
<=EXIT

4. Display shows the night mode 2 selected, to select Timed mode press 3. The
following screen will be displayed.

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DAY/NIGHT MODE 3
1=DAY, 2=NIGHT,
3=TIMER, 4=OFF
<=EXIT

5. Selecting the Timer option enables the active trip levels and sensitivity codes
depend upon the day of the week and the time.

24.7 How To Enable Off Sensitivity Mode.

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 2 to select option. The following screen will be displayed:
PANEL MODES
1=DELAY,2=DAY/NIGHT
3=BAUD-RATE
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to select option 2. The following screen will be displayed:

DAY/NIGHT MODE 3
1=DAY, 2=NIGHT,
3=TIMER, 4=OFF
<=EXIT

4. Display shows the Timer mode 3 selected, to select the Off mode press 4. The
following screen will be displayed.
DAY/NIGHT MODE 4
1=DAY, 2=NIGHT,
3=TIMER, 4=OFF
<=EXIT

6. Selecting the Off option forces the active trip levels and sensitivity codes to their
Default value regardless of the time.

24.8 How To Change The Baud Rate.

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 2 to select option. The following screen will be displayed:
PANEL MODES
1=DELAY,2=DAY/NIGHT
3=BAUD-RATE
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 3 to select option 3. The following screen will be displayed:

BAUD-RATE 4800
1 = 1200, 2 = 4800

SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

n.b. the value on line 1 shows the current baud rate setting.

4. Display shows 4800 Baud selected, to select 1200 Baud press 1. The following
screen will be displayed.

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BAUD-RATE 1200
1 = 1200, 2 = 4800

SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

n.b. Older PC Editor Systems need to upload/download at 1200 baud, but the latest
can user 4800 baud for faster transfers.

24.9 How To Access The Disablement Menu Via The Summary

Screen.
1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 3 to select option 3. The screen will display the first page of current disabled
devices:
DISABLEMENT SUMMARY
0003 POINTS DISABLED
00 ZONES DISABLED
1=NEXT,>=MENU,<=EXIT
Pressing 1 will cycle through the other pages of the disablement summary.
DISABLEMENT SUMMARY
000 INPUTS DISABLED
PRINTER DISABLED
1=NEXT,>=MENU,<=EXIT

DISABLEMENT SUMMARY
SOUNDERS DISABLED
OUTPUTS ENABLED
1=NEXT,>=MENU,<=EXIT

DISABLEMENT SUMMARY
BUZZER ENABLED

1=NEXT,>=MENU,<=EXIT

This example shows no zones, 3 points, no inputs, all sounders and the printer are
disabled, while outputs and the buzzer are enabled.
3. Press enter to continue. The following screen will be displayed:
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

24.10 How To Enable And Disable A Single Point (Stand-Alone

Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

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ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. To disable a single point press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

SINGLE POINT EN/DIS
LOOP? 1
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Change the loop number and press enter to continue.

SINGLE POINT EN/DIS
LOOP 01
POINT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

5. Enter the point number and press enter. The next screen displays the current
device disablement status. The following screen shows the device is enabled with
the option to disable.
SINGLE POINT EN/DIS
1:023 ENABLED
1=DISABLE POINT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

7. Press 1 to toggle the point disablement status. The point will be disabled and the
screen will update to show the new status.
SINGLE POINT EN/DIS
1:023 DISABLED
1=ENABLE POINT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to return to the previous page:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.11 How To Enable And Disable A Single Point (Network Panel)

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

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3. To disable a single point press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

SINGLE POINT EN/DIS
PANEL? 001

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT
4. Enter the panel number and press enter to continue.
PAN001 POINT EN/DIS
LOOP? 1

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Change the loop number and press enter to continue.

PAN001 POINT EN/DIS
LOOP 01
POINT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

6. Enter the point number and press enter. The next screen displays the current
device disablement status. The following screen shows the device is enabled with
the option to disable.
PAN001 POINT EN/DIS
1:023 ENABLED
1=DISABLE POINT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

7. Press 1 to toggle the point disablement status. Either the local point will be
disabled, or a message will be sent to the network, and the screen will be
updated to show the new status.
PAN001 POINT EN/DIS
1:023 DISABLED
1=ENABLE POINT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to return to the previous page:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.12 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Points (Stand-Alone

Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

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ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. To disable a range of points press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

RANGE POINTS EN/DIS
LOOP? 1
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the loop number and press enter to continue.

RANGE POINTS EN/DIS
LOOP 01
POINT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

5. Enter the number of the first point and press enter.

RANGE POINTS EN/DIS
LOOP 01
POINTS 015 TO 015
>=ENTER, <=BACK

6. Enter the number of the second point and press enter.

1:015-030 EN/DIS
1=ENABLE POINTS
2=DISABLE POINTS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

7. Choose the option required:

i) To enable the range of points displayed press 1
ii) To disable the range of points press 2
iii) To exit without making any changes press escape
The screen will display the previous page:
ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.13 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Points (Network

Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

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ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. To disable a range of points press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

RANGE POINTS EN/DIS
PANEL? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT
4. Enter the panel number and press enter to continue.
PAN001 POINTS EN/DIS
LOOP? 1

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the loop number and press enter to continue.

PAN001 POINTS EN/DIS
LOOP 01
POINT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

6. Enter the number of the first point and press enter.

PAN001 POINTS EN/DIS
LOOP 01
POINTS 015 TO 015
>=ENTER, <=BACK

7. Enter the number of the second point and press enter.

PAN001 POINTS EN/DIS
1:015-030
1=ENABLE, 2=DISABLE
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

8. Choose the option required:

i) To enable the range of points displayed press 1
ii) To disable the range of points press 2
iii) To exit without making any changes press escape
If the local panel number was entered then the appropriate local points will be
enabled/disabled.
If another panel number was entered then a suitable command will be sent via the
network to the appropriate panel.
The screen will display the previous page:
ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT
9. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

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24.14 How To View Disabled Points

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. To view the disabled points press 3. The following screen will be displayed:
DISABLED POINTS
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=EXIT

The report will be displayed as follows for a stand-alone panel:

DISABLED POINTS
1:1-5,9,22-30,125
2:55-70
1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

or as follows for a network panel:

DISABLED POINTS
5>1:1-5,9,22-30,125
5>2:55-70
1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

Where the indicated disablements are for panel 5.

4. Press 1 and 2 to scroll through the screens displaying the disabled devices. When
all the devices have been viewed the following messages appears
DISABLED POINTS
NO MORE DISABLEMENTS

1=BACK, <=EXIT

5. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.15 How To Enable All Points (Stand-Alone Panel)

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

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2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. Press 4 to enable all the points. This operates on points disabled individually, as a
range or as a zone. The following screen will be displayed:

ALL POINTS ENABLED

<=EXIT

4. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.16 How To Enable All Local Points (Network Panel)

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. Press 4 to see the enable all points menu. The following screen will be displayed:
ENABLE ALL POINTS
1.LOCAL 2.GLOBAL
3.SPECIFY PANEL
<=EXIT
4. Press 1 to enable all local points.

ALL LOCAL POINTS

ENABLED
<=EXIT

5. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.17 How To Enable All Points Globally (Network Panel)

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

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2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. Press 4 to see the enable all points menu. The following screen will be displayed:
ENABLE ALL POINTS
1.LOCAL 2.GLOBAL
3.SPECIFY PANEL
<=EXIT
6. Press 2 to enable all points globally.

ALL POINTS ENABLED

AT ALL PANELS
<=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.18 How To Enable All Points At Selected Panel (Network Panel)

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE POINT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW, 4=ENABLE ALL
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

3. Press 4 to see the enable all points menu. The following screen will be displayed:
ENABLE ALL POINTS
1.LOCAL 2.GLOBAL
3.SPECIFY PANEL
<=EXIT
4. Press 3 to select the panel.
ENABLE ALL POINTS
AT PANEL? 001

<=EXIT

5. Press > to enable all points at selected panel.

ALL POINTS ENABLED

AT PANEL 001
<=EXIT

6. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

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24.19 How To Enable And Disable A Zone Of Devices (Stand-Alone

Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To disable a single zone press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

SINGLE ZONE EN/DIS
ZONE? 01

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the zone number and press enter to continue. The next screen displays the
current zone disablement status. The example below shows zone 31 is enabled
with the option to disable.
SINGLE ZONE EN/DIS
ZONE 31 ENABLED
1=DISABLE ZONE
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

5. Press 1 to toggle the zone disablement status. If the selected zone is valid (i.e. is
allocated to at least one point) then zone will be disabled, and the display will
update to show the new status.
SINGLE ZONE EN/DIS
ZONE 31 DISABLED
1=ENABLE ZONE
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

6. Press escape to return to the previous page:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.20 How To Enable And Disable A Zone Of Devices (Network

Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

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2. Press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To disable a single zone press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

SINGLE ZONE EN/DIS
PANEL? 001

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the panel number and press enter to continue.

PAN001 ZONE EN/DIS

ZONE? 01

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the zone number and press enter to continue. The next screen displays the
current zone disablement status. The example below shows zone 31 is enabled
with the option to disable.
PAN001 ZONE EN/DIS
ZONE 31 ENABLED
1=DISABLE ZONE
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

7. Press 1 to toggle the zone disablement status. If the local panel is specified, and
the selected zone is valid (i.e. has at least one point allocated to it), then the zone
is disabled and the display is updated to show the new status. If a remote panel is
specified then the appropriate command is sent to the network, and the screen is
updated to show the expected new status. If the zone disablement command has
been accepted at the remote panel, then an appropriate message should be seen on
the printer and/or event log after a few seconds, and viewing zone disablements
should indicate the disabled zone.
PAN001 ZONE EN/DIS
ZONE 31 DISABLED
1=ENABLE ZONE
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to return to the previous page:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.21 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Zones (Stand-Alone

Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.

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EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To disable a range of zones press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

RANGE ZONES EN/DIS
ZONE? 01
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the first zone number and press enter to continue.

RANGE ZONES EN/DIS
ZONES 11 TO 11

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the number of the second zone and press enter.

RANGE ZONES EN/DIS
ZONES 11 TO 12
1=ENABLE, 2=DISABLE
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

6. Choose the option required:

i) To enable the range of points displayed press 1
ii) To disable the range of points press 2
iii) To exit without making any changes press escape
n.b. Any zones within the range that do not have any allocated devices will not be
disabled.

The screen will display the previous page:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

9. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.22 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Zones (Network

Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.

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EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To disable a range of zones press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

RANGE ZONES EN/DIS
PANEL? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the panel number and press enter to continue.

PAN001 ZONES EN/DIS
ZONE? 01

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the first zone number and press enter to continue.

PAN001 ZONES EN/DIS
ZONES 11 TO 11

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

6. Enter the number of the second zone and press enter.

PAN001 ZONES EN/DIS
ZONES 11 TO 12
1=ENABLE, 2=DISABLE
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

7. Choose the option required:

i) To enable the range of points displayed press 1
ii) To disable the range of points press 2
iii) To exit without making any changes press escape
If the local panel number was entered then the appropriate local zones that are
allocated to any devices will be enabled/disabled.
If another panel number was entered then a suitable command will be sent via the
network to the appropriate panel.
The screen will display the previous page:
ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.23 How To View Disabled Zones

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.

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EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONE
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To view the disabled zones press 3. The following screen will be displayed:
DISABLED ZONES
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=EXIT

The report will be displayed as follows for a stand-alone panel:

DISABLED ZONES
1-3,10,12,15-18,25,
30
1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

or will be displayed as follows for a network panel:

DISABLED ZONES
5>1-3,10,12,15-18,
6>30
1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

4. Press 1 and 2 to scroll through the screens displaying the disabled devices. When
all the devices have been viewed the following messages appears
DISABLED ZONES
NO MORE DISABLEMENTS

1=BACK, <=EXIT

5. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.24 How To Enable And Disable The Local Printer

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 3. The screen will display the current printer disablement status. This
example shows the printer is disabled:
PRINTER IS DISABLED
1=ENABLE PRINTER

SELECT 1, <=EXIT

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3. Press 1 to toggle the printer disablement status or escape to exit without changing
the printer disablement status. The following screen will be displayed:
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
SELECT 1..5, <=EXIT

4. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.25 How To Enable And Disable All Sounding Devices

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 4. The screen will display the current sounder disablement status. This
example shows the sounding devices are disabled:
SOUNDERS DISABLED
1=ENABLE SOUNDERS

SELECT 1, <=EXIT

3. Press 1 to toggle the sounder disablement status or escape to exit without changing
the sounder disablement status. On a network system, if the status is changed then
this will be reported to the network, and any other panels that are configured to
accept this condition will update their own sounder disablement status. The
following screen will be displayed:
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
SELECT 1..5, <=EXIT

4. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.26 How To Enable And Disable Expansion Board Inputs (Stand-

Alone Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 5. The following screen will be displayed:

INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

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3. To disable a single input press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

IDENTIFY INPUT
INPUT? 001

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the input number and press enter to continue. The next screen displays the
current input disablement status. The example below shows input 1 is enabled
with the option to disable.
IDENTIFY INPUT
INPUT 010 ENABLED
1=DISABLE INPUT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

5. Press 1 to toggle the input disablement status. The input will be disabled and
the screen will update to show the new status.
IDENTIFY INPUT
INPUT 010 DISABLED
1=ENABLE INPUT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

6. Press escape to return to the previous page:

INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.27 How To Enable And Disable An Expansion Board Input

(Network Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 5. The following screen will be displayed:

INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To disable a single input press 1. The following screen will be displayed:

RANGE INPUTS EN/DIS
PANEL? 001

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

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4. Enter the panel number and press enter to continue.

PAN001 INPUT EN/DIS
INPUT? 001

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the input number and press enter to continue. The next screen displays the
current input disablement status. The example below shows input 1 is enabled
with the option to disable.
PAN001 INPUT EN/DIS
INPUT 010 ENABLED
1=DISABLE INPUT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

6. Press 1 to toggle the input disablement status. Either the local input will be
disabled, or a suitable command will be sent to the network, then the screen
will update to show the new status.
PAN001 INPUT EN/DIS
INPUT 010 DISABLED
1=ENABLE INPUT
SELECT 1, <=EXIT

7. The screen will display the previous page:

INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.28 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Expansion Board

Inputs (Stand-Alone Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 5. The following screen will be displayed:

INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To disable a range of inputs press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

IDENTIFY INPUT RANGE
INPUT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the first input number and press enter to continue.

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IDENTIFY INPUT RANGE

INPUTS 001 TO 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the number of the second input and press enter.

IDENTIFY INPUT RANGE
INPUTS 001 TO 002
1=ENABLE, 2=DISABLE
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

6. Choose the option required:

I) To enable the range of inputs displayed press 1
ii) To disable the range of inputs press 2
iii) To exit without making any changes press escape
The screen will display the previous page:
INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.29 How To Enable And Disable A Range Of Expansion Board

Inputs (Network Panel)
1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 5. The following screen will be displayed:

INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To disable a range of inputs press 2. The following screen will be displayed:

RANGE INPUTS EN/DIS
PANEL? 001

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the panel number and press enter to continue.

PAN001 INPUTS EN/DIS
INPUT? 001

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the first input number and press enter to continue.

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PAN001 INPUTS EN/DIS

INPUTS 001 TO ? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

6. Enter the number of the second input and press enter.

PAN001 INPUTS EN/DIS
INPUTS 001 TO 002
1=ENABLE, 2=DISABLE
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

7. Choose the option required:

I) To enable the range of inputs displayed press 1
ii) To disable the range of inputs press 2
iii) To exit without making any changes press escape
If the local panel number was entered then the appropriate local inputs will be
enabled/disabled.
If another panel number was entered then a suitable command will be sent via the
network to the appropriate panel.
The screen will display the previous page:
INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.30 How To View Disabled Expansion Board Inputs

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 5. The following screen will be displayed:

INPUT DISABLEMENT
1=SINGLE, 2=RANGE
3=VIEW
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. To view the disabled inputs press 3. The following screen will be displayed:
DISABLED INPUTS
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=EXIT

The report will be displayed as follows for a stand-alone panel:

DISABLED INPUTS
1-3,10,12,15-18,25,
30
1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

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or displayed as follows for a network panel:

DISABLED INPUTS
1>1-3,10,12,15-18,25
2>30
1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

4. Press 1 and 2 to scroll through the screens displaying the disabled devices. When
all the devices have been viewed the following messages appears
DISABLED INPUTS
NO MORE DISABLEMENTS

1=BACK, <=EXIT

5. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.31 How To Enable And Disable All Non-Sounder Devices

1. Enter the disablement menu as described in section 24.8.
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
6=OUTPUTS, <=EXIT

2. Press 6. The screen will display the current output disablement status. This
example shows the sounding devices are disabled:
OUTPUTS DISABLED
1=ENABLE OUTPUTS

SELECT 1, <=EXIT

3. Press 1 to toggle the output disablement status or escape to exit without changing
the output disablement status. The following screen will be displayed:
EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
SELECT 1..5, <=EXIT

4. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.32 How To View The Event Log

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 4 to select option 4. The following screen will be displayed:
1=VIEW EVENT LOG
2=VIEW SUPPRESSED
EVENTS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

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3. Press 1 to view the event log. A screen showing the first event in the log will be
displayed:

1:007 Z02 BGU FIRE

text for point 1:007
Text line 2
1=PR,2=NX,3=DPY,<=EX

4. Press 3 to view the timestamp. The display will alter as shown:

20/05/96 13:24:08
1:007 Z02 BGU FIRE
text for point 1:007
1=PR,2=NX,3=DPY,<=EX

5. Press 1 or 2 to scroll forwards or backwards through the event log. The first line
shows the event time and date. When the last event is displayed and 2 is pressed
the following screen will be displayed:
END OF EVENT LOG
NO MORE EVENTS TO
DISPLAY
1=BACK, <=EXIT

6. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.33 How To View Suppressed Alerts, Faults And Indications

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 4 to select option 4. The following screen will be displayed:
1=VIEW EVENT LOG
2=VIEW SUPPRESSED
EVENTS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to view the suppressed events. A screen showing the different event types
will be displayed:
1=ALERTS 2=FAULTS
3=INDICATIONS
4=DISABLEMENTS
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

4. Select the type of event to be viewed by pressing 1, 2 or 3. The first event will be
displayed.
1:011 Z02 HEAT ALERT
text for point 1:011
ON TWO LINES
1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

5. Scroll through the events by pressing 1 or 2. When the last event is reached a
screen will display a message similar to the following:

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NO MORE SUPPRESSED
ALERTS

1=BACK, <=EXIT

6. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.34 How To View Suppressed Disablements

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 4 to select option 4. The following screen will be displayed:
1=VIEW EVENT LOG
2=VIEW SUPPRESSED
EVENTS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to view the suppressed events. A screen showing the different event types
will be displayed:
1=ALERTS 2=FAULTS
3=INDICATIONS
4=DISABLEMENTS
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

4. Select disablements by pressing 4. The screen will display the first page of current
disabled devices:
DISABLEMENT SUMMARY
0003 POINTS DISABLED
00 ZONES DISABLED
1=NEXT,>=MENU,<=EXIT

This example shows no zones and 3 points disabled.

5. Press enter to continue. The following screen will be displayed:

EN/DIS:1=POINTS
2=ZONES, 3=PRINTER
4=SOUNDERS 5=INPUTS
SELECT 1..5, <=EXIT

6. Select the appropriate option. If there is more than one screen available use the
keys to scroll through the pages.
7. Press escape to exit the menu one level at a time.

24.35 How To View The Status Of A Point

There are two status display modes. In the enabled mode the panel will respond to all
device events. If a device is operated manually or a self test changes the device
condition the panel will respond to the event.
If a point status is viewed in the disabled mode then the panel will no longer respond
to device events, although any change in status will be displayed. This is useful for
testing the analogue devices using the self test command bit, or for testing ancillary
devices without putting the panel into a fire condition.
1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.

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2. Press 5 to select option 5 - Test. The following screen will be displayed:

TEST MODE
1=VIEW POINT STATUS
2=ONE PERSON TESTS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

3. Press 1 to view point status. The following screen will be displayed:

POINT TEST
1=POINT DISABLED
2=POINT ENABLED
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

4. Select 1 or 2. If the point is disabled the panel will no longer respond to events
from this point. The screen display indicates whether the device is enabled of
disabled throughout the test. This shows the disabled mode.
POINT STATUS DISABL.
LOOP? 1

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the loop number and press enter. Enter the point address number and press
enter. The following screen will be displayed:
Device type
Analogue value

Status bits returned by device. Bit 2 is

displayed on the left, bit 0 on the right.

Device address
ADR VAL TYPE STS CMD
001 025 HEAT 000 000
ZONE001 CMD BITS=321
Zone number 4=PREV,5=NEXT,<=EXIT Command bits transmitted to device.
These are displayed in the order bit 2 on
the left, bit 0 on the right.
Keys to toggle the command bits:
Bit 2 is toggled by key 3;
bit 1 is toggled by key 2;
bit 0 is toggled by key 1.

6. To display other points press 4 or 5 to change the device number. To view devices
on another loop press escape to return to the previous menu screen.
Upon exiting the status mode the command bits are returned to panel control. If a
device has undergone a self test in the disabled status mode the panel may detect a
fire condition before the analogue value returns to normal.

24.36 How To Test Devices Using One Person Test Mode

In this test any fire event within any of the selected zones will not be reported on the
panel display, but is printed and recorded in the event log with the description
"TEST” instead of “FIRE”. No relays or cause/effect will be operated, but the
sounders may operate for ten seconds if the appropriate mode is selected. The LED on
the point in fire will illuminate for ten seconds.
Any fire events from zones not in test mode will clear the menu page from the screen
in order to report the genuine fire. The test mode will remain active, even though the
menu is not active, and will continue to be indicated by the test and zone fault LEDs.
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soon as point walk test is selected the currently selected test zones will be identified
on the LCD. This menu function DOES NOT time out although the buzzer sounds
every 10s as a reminder.
1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 5 to select option 5 - Test. The following screen will be displayed:
TEST MODE
1=VIEW POINT STATUS
2=ONE PERSON TESTS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to enter the one person test mode. The following screen will be displayed:
ONE PERSON TEST
1=POINT WALK TEST
2=ALARM WALK TEST
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

4. Select option 1. The following screen will be displayed:

POINT TEST ZONES
ZONE? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the zone to be tested and press enter. The following screen will be
displayed:
POINT TEST ZONES
1,

1=ZONE,2=TEST,<=EXIT

9. If another zone is to be included in the test press 1 and add further zones as
necessary. Press 2 to select the required test mode (Phase 5) or begin the test
immediately (earlier phases).
POINT TEST OPTIONS
1=SILENT
2=WITH SOUNDERS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

10. Press 1 or 2 as appropriate to begin the test. The screen will indicate test mode is
active.
POINT TEST ACTIVE
1,

1=CANCEL TEST,<=EXIT

In addition the TEST LED will be illuminated

When the test is complete press 1 to cancel the test mode.

24.37 How To Test Sounding Devices Using One Person Test Mode
In this test all of the alarms will sound for 5 seconds every 10 seconds for audibility
checking. This applies to the local alarm circuits, all alarm controller ancillary devices

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and loop powered sounders. This test mode will be automatically cancelled if a fire
condition occurs.
1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 5 to select option 5 - Test. The following screen will be displayed:
TEST MODE
1=VIEW POINT STATUS
2=ONE PERSON TESTS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to enter the one person test mode. The following screen will be displayed:
ONE PERSON TEST
1=POINT WALK TEST
2=ALARM WALK TEST
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

4. Select option 2 to begin the alarm test. The following screen will be displayed:

ALARM TEST IS ON
<=CANCEL

5. Press escape to cancel the test.

24.38 How To Clear The Print Queue

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 6. The following screen will be displayed:
PRINTER MENU
1=CLEAR PRINT QUEUE
2=PRINT EVENT LOG
>=NEXT PAGE <=EXIT

3. Press 1 to clear the print queue. The following screen will confirm the operation:

PRINT QUEUE CLEARED

<=EXIT

4. Press escape to exit to the printer main menu.

24.39 How To Print The Event Log

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 6. The following screen will be displayed:
PRINTER MENU
1=CLEAR PRINT QUEUE
2=PRINT EVENT LOG
>=NEXT PAGE <=EXIT

3. Press 2 to print the event log. If the printer is currently disabled a message will
appear. Press 1 to override the disablement.

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PRINT EVENT LOG

PRINTER IS DISABLED
1=IGNORE DISABLEMENT
<=EXIT

4. The following screen will be displayed while the event log is printed:
PRINTING
EVENT LOG

<=CANCEL

Press escape at any time to cancel printing.

5. When the event log is printed the following screen will appear:
PRINTING
EVENT LOG
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

6. Press escape to exit to the printer main menu.

24.40 How To Print Disablements

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 6. The following screen will be displayed:
PRINTER MENU
1=CLEAR PRINT QUEUE
2=PRINT EVENT LOG
>=NEXT PAGE <=EXIT

3. Press enter. The following screen will be displayed:

PRINTER MENU
1=PRINT DISABLEMENTS
2=PRINT LP TEXT/VAL
>=NEXT PAGE <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to print the disablements. If the printer is currently disabled a message will
appear. Press 1 to override the disablement.
PRINT DISABLEMENTS
PRINTER IS DISABLED
1=IGNORE DISABLEMENT
<=EXIT

5. The following screen will be displayed while the disablement report is prepared:
PRINT DISABLEMENTS
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

Press escape at any time to cancel the report.

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6. While the report is being printed the following screen will be displayed:
PRINTING
DISABLEMENTS

<=CANCEL

Press escape at any time to cancel the report.

7. When the disablement report is printed the following screen will appear:
PRINTING
DISABLEMENTS
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

10. Press escape to exit to the printer main menu.

24.41 How To Print Texts and Analogue Values

1. Enter the user menu as described in section 24.
2. Press 6. The following screen will be displayed:
PRINTER MENU
1=CLEAR PRINT QUEUE
2=PRINT EVENT LOG
>=NEXT PAGE <=EXIT

3. Press enter. The following screen will be displayed:

PRINTER MENU
1=PRINT DISABLEMENTS
2=PRINT LP TEXT/VAL
>=NEXT PAGE <=EXIT

4. Press 2 to print texts and analogue values.

PRINT LOOP TEXT/VALS
LOOP? 1
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. If the printer is currently disabled a message will appear. Press 1 to override the
disablement.
PRINT LOOP TEXT/VALS
PRINTER IS DISABLED
1=IGNORE DISABLEMENT
<=EXIT

6. The following screen will be displayed while the disablement report is prepared:
PRINT LOOP TEXT/VALS
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

Press escape at any time to cancel the report.

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7. While the report is being printed the following screen will be displayed:
PRINTING
LOOP 1 TEXT/VALS

<=CANCEL

Press escape at any time to cancel the report.

8. When the disablement report is printed the following screen will appear:
PRINTING
LOOP 1 TEXT/VALS
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

11. Press escape to exit to the printer main menu.

25 Engineer Functions
To access the engineers menu functions perform the following operations:
1. Move the lockswitch to position 1 using the access controls key.
2. Press 5 on the user controls to access the menu function. The following menu will
be displayed:
1 = USER MENU
ENTER ACCESS CODE
FOR ENGINEER MENU
0000

3. Enter the engineers access code 8812 as described in section 24.1. Press * to enter
the engineers access menu:
ENGINEER ACCESS MENU
1=USER FUNCTIONS
2=ENGINEER FUNCTIONS
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

5. Either press 1 to enter the users main menu (see user functions for details) or press
2 to enter the engineers main menu:
1=PANEL SETUP
2=TEXT EDIT
3=NETWORK SETUP
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

This is referred to as the engineer’s main menu screen and the description of the
engineers functions begin from this screen except for editing the panel delay.
Note: The system automatically leaves the engineers menu after a period of time.
This automatic timeout prevents the system being left in the user or engineers
access mode unintentionally. The timeout period depends on the function selected
and is between 1 and 15 minutes.

25.1 How To Enable Changes To Site Specific Data

The engineers functions allow changes to site-specific data (SSD). This data is held in
flash EEPROM that is write protected by a manual switch motherboard. This is
labelled “SSD WRITE-ENABLE”.
The switch must normally be positioned in the disable mode. If it is not the panel will
indicate a SSD write protect fault. When site-specific data is to be saved the panel will

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check the position of the switch and request it is moved to the enable position. After
saving changes move the switch into the disable position.
Warning: When the panel requests the switch is moved to the write enable position
it is possible to escape without moving the switch. If this occurs then the changes to
the site-specific data WILL NOT BE SAVED. This can occur unintentionally if the
escape switch is pressed several times in succession to exit from a site-specific data
editing menu screen.

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25.2 How To Edit The Panel Delay

1. Enter the user menu by pressing 1 in action 3. of section 25. If the engineers
access code is not entered the function will only allow the delay to be enabled and
disabled.
2. Press 2 to select option 2. The following screen will be displayed:
PANEL MODES
1=DELAY,2=DAY/NIGHT
3=BAUD-RATE
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1 to select option 1. The following screen will be displayed:

1=DELAY ENABLE
2=DELAY TIMES
3=DELAY DURATION
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to select option 1. The following screen will be displayed:

DELAY IS 01 MINUTES
09:00:00 TO 17:00:00
DELAY IS ENABLED
1=DISABLE, <=EXIT

5. Press 1 to toggle the delay to a disabled or enabled condition. The following

screen will be displayed:
DELAY IS 01 MINUTES
09:00:00 TO 17:00:00
DELAY IS DISABLED
1=ENABLE, <=EXIT

6. Press escape to return to the delay menu screen:

1=DELAY ENABLE
2=DELAY TIMES
3=DELAY DURATION
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

7. Press 2 to edit the delay start and finish times. The following screen will be
displayed:
START TIME: 09:00:00
>=ENTER VALUE
<=BACK/EXIT

8. Edit the time and press enter when the it is correct. The following screen will be
displayed:
START TIME: 09:00:00
END TIME: 17:00:00
>=ENTER VALUE
<=BACK/EXIT

9. The end time is displayed. Edit the time and press enter when the time is correct.
The delay menu will be displayed:

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1=DELAY ENABLE
2=DELAY TIMES
3=DELAY DURATION
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

10. Press 3 to set the delay duration. The following screen will be displayed:
DELAY IS 01 MINUTES
5=UP, 6=DOWN
>=SAVE VALUE
<=EXIT

11. Press 5 or 6 to increment or decrement the delay in 1 minute steps. When the
required value is displayed press enter to save the delay or press escape to exit
without changing the delay.
12. Press escape to return to the user menu screen.

25.3 How To Change Device Configuration Of A Loop

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 1, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

CONFIGURE LOOP
LOOP? 1

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the loop number and press enter. A configuration message will be displayed
while the loop is configure:

CONFIGURING LOOP 1

<=CANCEL

Loop configuration takes around 30 seconds per loop. Pressing escape at any time will
cancel the configuration process without overwriting the current loop configuration
data.
When the configuration process is complete a loop contents report will be generated.
This indicates the types of devices on the loop.
LOOP 1:009 MCP
082 SENSORS
012 MODULES
>=SAVE, <=EXIT

Press enter to save the configuration data or escape to exit without overwriting the
current loop configuration.

25.4 How To View Device Configuration Of A Loop

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.

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2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:

1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 1, 1. The following screen will be displayed:

VIEW LOOP CONTENTS
LOOP? 1

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the loop number and press enter. A loop contents report will be generated.
This indicates the types of devices on the loop.
LOOP 1:009 MCP
082 SENSORS
012 MODULES
<=EXIT

5. Press escape to exit the menu screen.

25.5 How To Print The Device Configuration Of A Loop

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 1, 2. The following screen will be displayed:

PRINT LOOP CONTENTS
LOOP? 1

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

4. Enter the loop number and press enter. If the printer is disabled a this can be
overridden by pressing 1:
PRINT LOOP CONTENT
PRINTER IS DISABLED
1=IGNORE DISABLEMENT
<=EXIT

5. The following screen will be displayed while the report is generated:

PRINT LOOP CONTENT
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report generation at any time.

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6. The report will be printed while the screen displays a message. Printing can be
cancelled at any time by pressing escape.
PRINTING
LOOP 1 CONTENT

<=CANCEL

7. When printing is complete the following screen will be displayed:

PRINTING
LOOP 1 CONTENT
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

8. Press escape to exit the menu screen.

25.6 How To Edit The Sensitivity Of A Point

The sensitivity of a point for both alert and fire conditions can be adjusted. For XP95
sensors the analogue trip levels for alert and fire can be changed. For Discovery
devices the alert analogue threshold can be changed. The fire sensitivity is adjusted
using the five pre-set sensitivity levels.
Note: For compliance with EN54 the fire sensitivity level must be set to 55. The pre-
alarm value can be set to any value
Note: Do not adjust the fire sensitivity level of the XP95 high temperature heat
detector. This device has an analogue count of 55 at 90 C.
Note: Changing the sensitivity of a point only changes the current point sensitivity.
For example, changing the sensitivity of a point whilst the panel is in day mode
does not affect the sensitivity values of that point for the default or night mode
sensitivity.
Note: The default levels are:
XP95 sensor Discovery
sensor
Default Alert level 45 45
Default Fire level 55 55
Valid Alert Levels 35, 40, 45, 50 35, 40, 45, 50
Valid fire levels 55, 60, 65, 70 55
Default sensitivity levels N/A 3
Valid sensitivity levels N/A 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The response to the XP95 I/O module can also be changed using this option. The
device has an optically isolated input which can be configured for an active high or
active low response. This input always generates a fault when active. Input 0 can also
be configured to give the following responses: fire, alert, fault and indication only.
These settings are combined and displayed as eight discrete sensitivity levels:

Sensitivity Level Panel response to I/O Optically isolated input

description on panel module main input state for active fault
menu active condition
FIRE + ACTIVE HIGH Fire Voltage present
FIRE + ACTIVE LOW Fire Voltage removed

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ALERT + ACTIVE Alert Voltage present

HIGH
ALERT + ACTIVE Alert Voltage removed
LOW
FAULT + ACTIVE Fault Voltage present
HIGH
FAULT + ACTIVE Fault Voltage removed
LOW
IND. + ACTIVE HIGH Indication only Voltage present
IND. + ACTIVE LOW Indication only Voltage removed
Note: The panel is not guaranteed to meet the EN54-2 response time for a fire event
from an XP95 I/O module. If a guaranteed response time is required then another
type of input device should be used.
For further information on the Apollo XP95 I/O module see the Apollo publication
PP2017 – XP95 Input/Output Unit Product information sheet and the product
installation guide.
1 Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 2. The following screen will be displayed:

1=FIRE SENSITIVITY
2=ALERT SENSITIVITY

SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to change the fire sensitivity or 2 to change the alert sensitivity.

5. Enter the loop number and device address
6. The menu will display the device address, type and whether the fire or alert level
is to be changed. The screen will look like this:
ALERT SENSITIVITY
01:005 SERIES90 HEAT
TRIP LEVEL 040
1=TGLE,>=NEXT,<=EXIT

7. Press 1 to cycle through the valid values. When the sensitivity is correct press
escape to exit, or enter to move to the next address.

25.7 How To Print The Drift Compensation Of Discovery Devices

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

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DISC: 1=PRINT DRIFT

2=PRINT DATE, 3=LED
4=RAPID COMPENSATION
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to print the drift data. If the printer is disabled press 1 to override the
disablement when prompted to do so. The following screen will be displayed
while the report is generated:
PRINT DRIFT VALUES
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

5. The following screen will be displayed while the report is printed:
PRINTING DISCOVERY
DRIFT VALUES

<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. When printing is complete The following screen will be displayed:
PRINTING DISCOVERY
DRIFT VALUES
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the function.

25.8 How To Print The Date Of Manufacture Of Discovery Devices

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

DISC: 1=PRINT DRIFT
2=PRINT DATE, 3=LED
4=RAPID COMPENSATION
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

4. Press 2 to print the date of manufacture. If the printer is disabled press 1 to

override the disablement when prompted to do so. The following screen will be
displayed while the report is generated:
PRINT POINT MFR.DATE
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

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Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

5. The following screen will be displayed while the report is printed:
PRINTING POINT MONTH
OF MANUFACTURE

<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. When printing is complete The following screen will be displayed:
PRINTING POINT MONTH
OF MANUFACTURE
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the function.

25.9 How To Change The Led Pulsing Mode For Discovery Devices
1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

DISC: 1=PRINT DRIFT
2=PRINT DATE, 3=LED
4=RAPID COMPENSATION
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

4. Select option 3 – LED. The following screen will be displayed:

DISC LED CONTROL
LED NORMALLY OFF

1=TOGGLE <=QUIT

This shows the current status of the LEDs.

The possible modes are as follows:-
LED NORMALLY OFF the led will not illuminate.
LED FLASHES ON ALL POLLS the led will flash every time the device is polled.
LED FLASHES ON DISABLE the led will flash when the device is polled only
when the device is disabled.
5. Press 1 to toggle the status of the pulsing mode. When the state is correct press
escape to exit the menu function.

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25.10 How To Enable Rapid Compensation Mode For Discovery

Devices
1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 1, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

DISC: 1=PRINT DRIFT
2=PRINT DATE, 3=LED
4=RAPID COMPENSATION
SELECT 1..4, <=EXIT

4. Select option 4 – Rapid Compensation. The following screen will be displayed:

RAPID COMPENSATION
LOOP? 1
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the loop number to be compensated. And press enter.

Note: Rapid compensation is only applied to Discovery devices. XP95 devices and
ancillaries are not affected.

Rapid compensation will begin and the following screen will be displayed. The
process takes around 40-50 seconds, The following screen will be displayed:
RAPID COMPENSATING
LOOP 01

<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. When the compensation is complete the following screen will be displayed:
RAPID COMPENSATION
FOR LOOP 01
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

7. Press escape to return to exit the screen.

25.11 How To Edit The Allocation Of Devices To A Zone

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 2. The following screen will be displayed:

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1=EDIT POINT ZONES

2=PRINT POINT ZONES
3=VIEW POINT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to edit the point zone allocation:

EDIT POINT ZONES
ZONE? 01
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the number of the zone to be edited and press enter. The following screen
will be displayed if zone 7 is entered:
EDIT POINT ZONE 07
LOOP? 1

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

6. Enter the loop number of the devices to be added or removed from the zone and
press enter. The following screen is displayed if loop 1 is entered:
EDIT POINT ZONE 07
LOOP 01
POINT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

7. Enter the first device in a range to be added or removed from the zone. This
example shows device 15:
EDIT POINT ZONE 07
LOOP 01
POINTS 015 TO ? 015
>=ENTER, <=BACK

8. Enter the last device to be added or removed from the zone. If a single device is to
be edited then enter the same number as the first device.
EDIT POINT ZONE 07
LOOP 01
POINTS 015 TO 022
1=ADD, 2=REM, <=EXIT

9. Press 1 to add the devices to the zone or 2 to remove the devices from the zone. If
no changes are required press escape to exit. The menu will return to the zone
allocation menu:
1=EDIT POINT ZONES
2=PRINT POINT ZONES
3=VIEW POINT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

25.12 How To Print The Allocation Of Devices To A Zone

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.

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2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:

1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 2. The following screen will be displayed:

1=EDIT POINT ZONES
2=PRINT POINT ZONES
3=VIEW POINT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 2 to print the point zone allocation. If the printer is disabled press 1 to
override the disablement when prompted to do so. The report will be prepared:
PRINT POINT ZONES
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

5. While the report is printing the following message is displayed:
PRINTING
POINT ZONES

<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. When the report is complete the following message is displayed:
PRINTING
POINT ZONES
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the screen.

25.13 How To View The Allocation Of Devices To A Zone

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 2. The following screen will be displayed:

1=EDIT POINT ZONES
2=PRINT POINT ZONES
3=VIEW POINT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

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4. Press 3 to view the allocation of points to a zone:

VIEW POINT ZONES
ZONE? 01

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the zone to be viewed and press enter. While the report is generated the
following message is displayed:
VIEW POINT ZONE 13
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=EXIT

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. The first screen of the report is displayed:
VIEW POINT ZONE 13
LIST OF POINTS HERE

1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

7. Press 1 and 2 to move through the list of points in the zone indicated. When the
last page has been displayed The following screen will be displayed:
VIEW POINT ZONE 13
NO MORE POINTS

1=BACK, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to exit the screen.

25.14 How To Edit The Allocation Of Points To A Group

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 3, 1. The following screen will be displayed:

1=EDIT POINT GROUPS
2=PRINT POINT GROUPS
3=VIEW POINT GROUPS
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to edit the point group allocation (note that the lowest group number will
be 97 on a 96-zone panel):
EDIT POINT GROUPS
GROUP? 033
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

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5. Enter the number of the group to be edited and press enter. The following screen
will be displayed if group 68 is entered:
EDIT GROUP 068
LOOP? 1
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

6. Enter the loop of the devices to be added or removed from the group and press
enter. The following screen is displayed if group 68 is entered:
EDIT GROUP 068
LOOP 01
POINT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

7. Enter the first device in a range to be added or removed from the group. This
example shows device 15:
EDIT GROUP 068
LOOP 01
POINTS 015 TO 015
>=ENTER, <=BACK

8. Enter the last device to be added or removed from the group. If a single device is
to be edited then enter the same number as the first device.
EDIT GROUP 068
LOOP 01
POINTS 015 TO 022
1=ADD, 2=REM, <=EXIT

9. Press 1 to add the devices to the group or 2 to remove the devices from the group.
If no changes are required press escape to exit. The menu will return to the group
allocation menu:
1=EDIT POINT GROUPS
2=PRINT POINT GROUPS
3=VIEW POINT GROUPS
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

25.15 How To View The Allocation Of Devices To A Group

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 3, 1. The following screen will be displayed:

1=EDIT POINT GROUPS
2=PRINT POINT GROUPS
3=VIEW POINT GROUPS
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

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4. Press 3 to view the allocation of points to a group (note that the lowest group
number will be 97 on a 96-zone panel):
VIEW POINT GROUPS
GROUP? 033
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the group to be viewed and press enter. While the report is generated the
following message is displayed:
VIEW GROUP 68
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=EXIT

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. The first screen of the report is displayed:
VIEW GROUP 68
LIST OF POINTS HERE

1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

7. Press 1 and 2 to move through the list of points in the group indicated. When the
last page has been displayed The following screen will be displayed:
VIEW GROUP 68
NO MORE POINTS

1=BACK, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to exit the screen.

25.16 How To Print The Allocation Of Devices To A Group

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 1, 3, 1. The following screen will be displayed:

1=EDIT POINT GROUPS
2=PRINT POINT GROUPS
3=VIEW POINT GROUPS
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 2 to print the point group allocation. If the printer is disabled press 1 to
override the disablement when prompted to do so. The report will be prepared:
PRINT POINT GROUPS
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

5. While the report is printing the following message is displayed:

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PRINTING
POINT GROUPS

<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. When the report is complete the following message is displayed:
PRINTING
POINT GROUPS
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the screen.

25.17 How To Edit Loop Output Cause And Effect

To edit the loop output cause/effect enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 1:Loop set-up; 3:Loop Cause Effect; 2:Edit Loop Output C/E
1. Enter the loop number of the device.
2. Enter the point number.
3. The cause/effect for output bit 0 for the device is displayed
CAUSES FOR 1:001 BT0
NO MORE CAUSES

>=OK,3=NX,4=+,<=EXIT
4. Either:
i) Press > to save the data and move to the next output bit for the same point
and return to step 1.
ii) Press < to exit without saving changes to the current device.
iii) Press 3 to move to the next screen if more cause/effect is available. The
display will show NO MORE CAUSES if no more data is available.
iv) Press 4 to add more causes. The display is as follows:
CAUSES FOR 1:001 BT0
1=GROUP CAUSE
2=COMMON CAUSE
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

5. Either:
i) Select option 1 to add a group cause. Enter the group number.
ii) Select option 2 to add a common cause.
6. Select the cause by moving between the menu pages with the > key and entering a
number on the keypad.
7. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until all causes have been added.

25.18 How To Print Loop Output Cause And Effect

To edit the loop output cause/effect enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 1:Loop set-up; 3:Loop Cause Effect; 3:Print Loop Output C/E
1. The following screen is displayed:
PRINT LOOP OP C/E
1=SINGLE 2=RANGE
3=ALL
SELECT 1..3 <=EXIT

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2. Select the option and enter the device specification accordingly.

3. When printing is complete the following message will appear:
PRINTING LOOP OUTPUT
CAUSE EFFECT
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

4. Press < to exit the print loop output cause/effect menu.

25.19 How To Change The Remote Evacuate Mode

The panel can be configured to respond to the activation of panel evacuate and the
remote evacuate input in two ways. In both modes the panel operates all sounding
devices. In partial evacuate the auxiliary fire contact is not operated. In full evacuate
mode the auxiliary fire contact is operated whilst the input is active.
To change the evacuate mode enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 3:General configuration Page 1; 1:Remote evacuate mode.
1. Press 1 to toggle the remote evacuate mode.
2. Press > to enter the new mode or press < to escape without changing the remote
evacuate mode.

25.20 How To Change The Power Fault Polarity

The panel can respond to either polarity on its power supply fault inputs. Note that
this is a factory configuration procedure that should not require changing by the
engineer.
To change the polarity enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 3:General configuration Page 1; 2:Power Fault Mode.
1. Press 1 to toggle the power fault polarity.
2. Press > to enter the new polarity or press < to escape without changing the power
fault polarity.

25.21 How To Change The Class-Change Mode

The panel can drive alarm sounders either steady or pulsing in response to the class-
change input.
To change the output bit enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 3:General configuration Page 1; ‘>’: General Configuration
Page 2; 2:Class-Change Mode.
1. Press 1 to toggle the class-change mode.
2. Press > to enter the new mode or press < to escape without changing the class-
change mode.

25.22 How To Change The Shared-Zone Mode

The panel can share zone indications with other panels or not.
To change the shared-zone mode enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 3:General configuration Page 1; ‘>’: General Configuration
Page 2; ‘>’: General Configuration Page 3; 1:Zone-Share Mode.
1. Press 1 to toggle the Zone-Share mode.
2. Press > to enter the new mode or press < to escape without changing the Zone-
Share mode.

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25.23 How To Change The Number of Zones [32/96]

The Discovery panel can operate with 32 or 96 zone indications.
To change the number of zones mode enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 3:General configuration Page 1; ‘>’: General Configuration
Page 2; ‘>’: General Configuration Page 3; 2:Number Of Zones Mode.
1. Press 1 to toggle the Number of Zones mode.
2. Press > to enter the new mode or press < to escape without changing the Number
Of Zones mode.

25.24 How To Edit The Panel Company Text Display

1. Plug a Cherry keyboard into the 5-pin DIN connector on the motherboard.
2. Enter the engineers menu.
3. Select 2:Text edit; 1:Edit Company Name
4. Enter text using the keyboard.
5. Press return on the keyboard or > to store the text. Alternatively, press escape on
the keyboard or < on the keypad to retain the existing text.

25.25 How To Edit Point Location Text

1. Plug a Cherry keyboard into the 5-pin DIN connector on the motherboard.
2. Enter the engineers menu.
3. Selec2.5 2:Text edit; 2:Edit point text
4. Select the loop number.
5. Select the point number.
6. Enter the point text using the keyboard.
7. Press return on the keyboard or > to store the text. The next address is displayed.
Repeat steps 1 to 7.
8. When text entry is complete press escape on the keyboard or < on the keypad to
exit the menu.

25.26 How To Edit Expansion Input Text

1. Plug a Cherry keyboard into the 5-pin DIN connector on the motherboard.
2. Enter the engineers menu.
3. Select 2:Text edit; 3:Edit input text
4. Select the input number.
5. Enter the input text using the keyboard.
6. Press return on the keyboard or > to store the text. The next input is displayed.
Repeat steps 1 to 7.
7. When text entry is complete press escape on the keyboard or < on the keypad to
exit the menu.

25.27 How To Configure The Number Of Repeaters

To change the number of repeaters enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 3:General Configuration Page 1; ‘>’: General Configuration
Page 2; 1:Number of Repeaters.
The display will show the number of repeaters:
NUMBER REPEATERS 00
1=UP, 2=DOWN
>=SAVE VALUE
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1. Press 1 or 2 to change the number of repeaters.

2. Press > to save the number of repeaters, or press < to escape without changing the
number of repeaters. You will be prompted to move the site-specific data write
enable switch.

25.28 How To Edit The Allocation Of Inputs To A Zone

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 2, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

1=EDIT INPUT ZONES
2=PRINT INPUT ZONES
3=VIEW INPUT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 1 to edit the input zone allocation:

EDIT INPUT ZONES
ZONE? 01

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the number of the zone to be edited and press enter. The following screen
will be displayed if zone 7 is entered:
EDIT INPUT ZONE 07

INPUT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

6. Enter the first input in a range to be added or removed from the zone. This
example shows input 15:
EDIT INPUT ZONE 07

INPUTS 015 TO ? 015

>=ENTER, <=BACK

7. Enter the last input to be added or removed from the zone. If a single input is to be
edited then enter the same number as the first device.
EDIT INPUT ZONE 07

INPUTS 015 TO 022

1=ADD, 2=REM, <=EXIT

8. Press 1 to add the inputs to the zone or 2 to remove the inputs from the zone. If no
changes are required press escape to exit. The menu will return to the input zone
allocation menu:

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1=EDIT INPUT ZONES

2=PRINT INPUT ZONES
3=VIEW INPUT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

25.29 How To Print The Allocation Of Inputs To A Zone

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 2, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

1=EDIT INPUT ZONES
2=PRINT INPUT ZONES
3=VIEW INPUT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 2 to print the input zone allocation. If the printer is disabled press 1 to
override the disablement when prompted to do so. The report will be prepared:
PRINT INPUT ZONES
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

5. While the report is printing the following message is displayed:
PRINTING
INPUT ZONES

<=CANCEL

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. When the report is complete the following message is displayed:
PRINTING
INPUT ZONES
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

7. Press escape to exit the screen.

25.30 How To View The Allocation Of Inputs To A Zone

1. Enter the engineers menu as described in section 25.
2. Press 1 to select panel set-up. The following screen will be displayed:
1=LOOP SETUP
2=INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP
3=GENERAL CONFIG
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

3. Press 2, 3. The following screen will be displayed:

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1=EDIT INPUT ZONES

2=PRINT INPUT ZONES
3=VIEW INPUT ZONES
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

4. Press 3 to view the allocation of points to a zone:

VIEW INPUT ZONES
ZONE? 01
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

5. Enter the zone to be viewed and press enter. While the report is generated the
following message is displayed:
VIEW INPUT ZONE 13
PREPARING REPORT
PLEASE WAIT
<=EXIT

Press escape to cancel the report at any time.

6. The first screen of the report is displayed:
VIEW INPUT ZONE 13
LIST OF INPUTS HERE

1=BACK,2=NEXT,<=EXIT

7. Press 1 and 2 to move through the list of inputs in the zone indicated. When the
last page has been displayed The following screen will be displayed:
VIEW INPUT ZONE 13
NO MORE INPUTS

1=BACK, <=EXIT

8. Press escape to exit the screen.

25.31 How To Edit The Expansion I/O Board Configuration

To change the expansion I/O board configuration enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 2:input/output set-up; 1:I/O board types.
The following screen will be displayed:
I/O BOARD TYPES
BOARD? 01
>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

1. Change the address of the board to be configured using the menu up and down
keys.
2. Press > to enter the board number or press < to escape without changing the board
configuration. If the board number is entered the following screen is displayed:
I/O BOARD TYPES
BD:01 CCT 001 TO 008
TP00:NONE
1=NEXT,2=EDIT,<=EXIT

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The display shows the board number, the corresponding output circuit numbers and
the board type.
3. Select one of the following options:
i) Press 1 to move to the next board address or,
ii) Press 2 to edit the type of board at this board number and proceed to the next
step or,
iii) Press < to exit without changing the board configuration.
4. Select the board type from the pages of board options. Press > to exit when the
board type is selected. You will be prompted to enable site specific data when all
changes have been made.
5. Program the cause/effect for all inputs and outputs as described in section 25.32
n.b. Board types 6 and 7 will have inverted (normally-energised) outputs.

25.32 How To Edit The Allocation Of Inputs To A Group

Inputs 1-248 are hardware inputs, while inputs 249-252 are associated with the timer
ended status of the software timers. To change the expansion I/O board and software
timer ended input groups, enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 2:Input/output set-up; 2:Panel output c/e;
1:Input group allocation; 1:Edit I/P groups.
1. The following screen will be displayed:
1=EDIT INPUT GROUPS
2=PRINT INPUT GROUPS
3=VIEW INPUT GROUPS
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

2. Press 1 to edit the point group allocation (Note that the lowest group number will
be 97 on a 96-zone panel):
EDIT INPUT GROUPS
GROUP? 033

>=ENTER, <=BACK/EXIT

3. Enter the number of the group to be edited and press enter. The following screen
will be displayed if group 68 is entered:
EDIT INPUT GROUP 068

INPUT? 001
>=ENTER, <=BACK

4. Enter the first input in a range to be added or removed from the group. This
example shows input 15:
EDIT INPUT GROUP 068

INPUTS 015 TO ? 015

>=ENTER, <=BACK

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5. Enter the last input to be added or removed from the group. If a single input is to
be edited then enter the same number as the first input.
EDIT INPUT GROUP 068

INPUTS 015 TO 022

1=ADD, 2=REM, <=EXIT

6. Press 1 to add the inputs to the group or 2 to remove the inputs from the group. If
no changes are required press escape to exit. The menu will return to the group
allocation menu:
1=EDIT INPUT GROUPS
2=PRINT INPUT GROUPS
3=VIEW INPUT GROUPS
SELECT 1..3, <=EXIT

7. To print or view the input group allocation select option 2 or option 3 respectively.

25.33 How To Edit The Expansion I/O Board Cause/effect

Each I/O board has 8 inputs and 8 outputs so board number 1 will have inputs 1 to 8
and outputs 1 to 8. Each output circuit has two channels associated with it, channel 0
and channel 1. If channel 0 is active then the output will be active continuously. If
channel 1 is active, the output will pulse for 1s on, 1s off. If both channel 0 and
channel 1 are active the output will be continuous.
Outputs 1-248 are hardware outputs, while outputs 249-252 just start the respective
software timers.
The expansion I/O cause/effect is edited in exactly the same manner as the loop
output cause/effect. The steps are as follows:
Enter the engineer’s menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 2:Input/output set-up; 2:Panel output c/e; 2:Remote Output
C/E
1. Enter the number of the output circuit to be edited.
2. The cause/effect for the output circuit is displayed
CAUSES FOR OP001 CH0
NO MORE CAUSES

>=OK,3=NX,4=+,<=EXIT
3. Either
i) Press > to save the data and move to the next output circuit or channel and
return to step 1.
ii) Press < to exit without saving changes to the current output.
iii) Press 3 to move to the next screen if more cause/effect is available. The
display will show NO MORE CAUSES if no more data is available.
iv) Press 4 to add more causes. The display is as follows:
CAUSES FOR OP001 CH0
1=GROUP CAUSE
2=COMMON CAUSE
SELECT 1..2, <=EXIT

4. Either:
i) Select option 1 to add a group cause. Enter the group number.
ii) Select option 2 to add a common cause.

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5. Select the cause by moving between the menu pages with the > key and entering a
number on the keypad.
6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until all causes have been added.

25.34 How To Print Expansion Output Cause And Effect

To print the remote output cause/effect enter the engineers menu and select:
1:Panel set-up; 2:Input/output set-up; 2:Panel output c/e; 3:Print Remote O/P
C/E
1. The following screen is displayed:
PRINT PANEL OP C/E
1=SINGLE 2=RANGE
3=ALL
SELECT 1..3 <=EXIT

2. Select the option and enter the device specification accordingly.

3. When printing is complete the following message will appear:
PRINTING PANEL
OUTPUT C/E
COMPLETE
<=EXIT

4. Press < to exit the remote output cause/effect menu.

25.35 How To Edit The Panel’s Number and Name

1. Plug a Cherry keyboard into the 5-pin DIN connector on the motherboard.
2. Enter the engineers menu.
3. Select 3:Network Setup; 1:Identify Panel
PANEL IDENTIFICATION
PANEL NUMBER? 001

>=ENTER, <=EXIT

4. Enter the panel number using the MENU UP and MENU DOWN buttons as
for normal number entry.
PANEL 001 NAME?
Discovery Panel
Number One
>=SAVE, <=EXIT

5. Enter text using the keyboard.

6. Press return on the keyboard or > to store the text. Alternatively, press escape on
the keyboard or < on the keypad to retain the existing text.

25.36 How To Edit The Panel’s Network Display Responses.

1. Enter the engineers menu.
2. Select 3: Network Setup; 2: Edit Responses
NETWORK RESPONSES
1=DISPLAY,2=PRINTER
3=MEMORY, 4=CONTROLS
5=SPECIAL <=EXIT

3. Select 1: Display

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DISPLAY RESPONSES
PANEL? 001
>=ENTER, <=EXIT

4. Enter panel number.

DISPLAY FROM PAN.001
1=FIRE –2, 2=ALERT-2
3=FAULT-2, 4=IND. -2
1-4=CHG.,>=NXT,<=END

Pressing 1, 2, 3 or 4 will toggle the value opposite the corresponding alarm category
between values 0, 1, 2. These values have the following meaning:-
0 = ignore events in this category.
1= display events with just the panel name on line 2.
2 = display events with actual user text on line 2.
Pressing > will display the values for the next panel number.
Pressing < will return the display to the panel number prompt.
8. Press < to exit the network responses menu.
Notes:
Editing the Printer and Memory Responses follows the same process as editing the
Display responses.
The memory response in a given category cannot be turned off if the same category
is enabled for either display or printer from the same panel.
The memory response in a given category cannot be turned on if the same category
is disabled for both display and printer.

25.37 How To Edit The Panel’s Network User Control Responses.

1. Enter the engineers menu.
2. Select 3: Network Setup; 2: Edit Responses
NETWORK RESPONSES
1=DISPLAY,2=PRINTER
3=MEMORY, 4=CONTROLS
5=SPECIAL <=EXIT

3. Select 4: Controls
CONTROL RESPONSES
PANEL? 001

>=ENTER, <=EXIT

4. Enter panel number.

CONTROL FROM PAN.001
1=SILAL–1, 2=RESET-1
3=TSTAL-1, 4=EVAC -1
5=CLR.-1,>=NXT,<=END

5. Pressing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 will toggle the value opposite the corresponding user control
type between values 0, 1. (1 = silence alarms, 2 = reset system, 3 = test alarms, 4 =
evacuate, 5 = reset faults) These values have the following meaning:-
0 = ignore controls in this category.

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1= react normally to controls in this category.

6. Pressing > will display the values for the next panel number.
7. Pressing < will return the display to the panel number prompt.
8. Press < to exit the network responses menu.

25.38 How To Edit The Panel’s Network Special Function

Responses.
1. Enter the engineers menu.
2. Select 3: Network Setup; 2: Edit Responses
NETWORK RESPONSES
1=DISPLAY,2=PRINTER
3=MEMORY, 4=CONTROLS
5=SPECIAL <=EXIT

3. Select 5: Special
SPECIAL RESPONSES
PANEL? 001
>=ENTER, <=EXIT

4. Enter panel number.

ACCEPT FROM PAN.001
1=DAY/NIGHT MODE-1
2=SOUNDER EN/DIS-1
3=SBZ-1, >=NXT,<=END

5. Pressing 1, 2 or 3 will toggle the value opposite the corresponding function type
between values 0, 1. (1 = day/night mode, 2 = sounder disablement, 3 = silence
buzzer) These values have the following meaning:-
0 = ignore changes in this category.
1= accept changes in this category.
6. Pressing > will display the values for the next panel number.
7. Pressing < will return the display to the panel number prompt.
8. Press < to exit the network responses menu.

25.39 How To Print The Panel’s Network Display Responses.

1. Enter the engineers menu.
2. Select 3: Network Setup; 3: Print Responses
PRINT NET.RESPONSES
1=DISPLAY,2=PRINTER
3=MEMORY, 4=CONTROLS
5=SPECIAL <=EXIT

3. Select 1: Display
4. The panel will proceed to prepare a report of the panel’s network display responses,
then will print it out.
5. Press < to exit the network responses menu.
Note: Printing the Printer, Memory, Control and Special Function Responses
follows a similar sequence.

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26 Routine Maintenance
This section gives an outline of the maintenance schedule and activities. For further
guidance refer to BS5839 part 1:1998.

26.1 Quarterly Inspection

The following checks should be made every 3 months:
1. Entries in the logbook should be checked and any remedial action taken.
2. The batteries should be examined to ensure they are in good serviceable condition
and are unlikely to fail before the next quarterly inspection.
3. The alarm functions of the control and indicating equipment should be checked by
operating a device in each zone.
4. A visual inspection should be made to check whether structural or occupancy
changes have affected the siting of manual call points or sounders.
Any defects should be recorded in the logbook and reported to the responsible person,
and action should be taken to correct it.

26.2 Annual Inspection

The following checks should be made every 12 months:
1. All tests in the Quarterly inspection should be carried out.
2. Each detector should be checked for correct operation in accordance with the
manufacture’s recommendations.
3. A visual inspection should be made to confirm that all cable fittings and
equipment are secure, undamaged and adequately protected.
Any defects should be recorded in the logbook and reported to the responsible person,
and action should be taken to correct it.

26.3 Battery Replacement

The useful life of the standby batteries in this application is three years. The batteries
must be replaced after this time.

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27 Engineers Menu Overview

Figure 15 – Discovery and Voyager Panel Engineers Menu Overview

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28 Glossary of Terms
A Amp - unit of current.
Ac Alternating Current
Ah Amp hour – unit of capacity for standby batteries.
BGU Break Glass Unit. Also know as manual call point.
Cause/effect The relationship between programmable actions and
the events which cause those actions.
CIE Control and indicating equipment (the control
panel)
c/w complete with
CPU central processing unit
Dc Direct Current
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility.
EOL End Of Line resistor.
ESD Electro-Static Discharge.
I/O Input/output
LCD Liquid Crystal Display. Alphanumeric display used
for textual information.
LED Light Emitting Diode. Display indicator.
Local Cause and effect where an event on a panel does not
cause/effect cause an action on any other panel. (c.f. network
cause/effect)
MCP Manual Call Point also know as BGU.
Network Cause/effect where an event on one panel causes an
cause/effect action on another panel (c.f. local cause/effect).
Network panel A panel connected to another panel using the Integra
network card to create a larger system.
Node One panel on a network system. Also called a
network node.
PC Personal Computer.
PCB Printed Circuit Board.
P.s.e. Power Supply Equipment.
RS485 Serial communications standard used for
interconnection of equipment. It is commonly used
to refer to connections using this type of
communications.
Stand-alone A panel not connected to any other panel using the
panel Integra network card network
SLA Sealed Lead Acid – type of standby battery.
V Volt – unit of electrical potential.

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29 List of Message Abbreviations

LCD Message Text Device Type
BEAM XP95 Beam Detector
BGU Break Glass Unit (CEL/XP95/Discovery manual call point)
CO Carbon monoxide detector (XP95/Discovery)
DUAL Optical/heat multi-sensor detector (XP95/Discovery)
FLAME/FLAM XP95 Flame Detector
HEAT Heat detector (XP95/Discovery)
INV Invalid sensor type
ION Ionisation detector (XP95/Discovery)
MON Monitor outstation/ancillary (CEL/XP95/Discovery)
O/S Outstation
OPT Optical detector (XP95/Discovery)

LCD Message Text Event Description

ALTOFF Alert Off - XP95 I/O unit alert input cleared
D.FLT Data Fault – the analogue value reported by the device is not
valid.
DADDR Double Address - two or more devices exist with the same
address
DIRTY Discovery device outside calibration limits
FIROFF Fire off - XP95 I/O unit fire input cleared
FUSE FAILED Auxiliary power supply fuse failed
IPON/ Input On/Off – XP95 I/O module input activated/deactivated
IPOFF
LINE FAULT Open circuit fault detected in loop cable. This may be due to an
operation of short circuit isolators.
OCON/ Opto-Circuit On/Off - XP95 I/O module opto isolated input
OCOFF activated/deactivated
R.FLT Remote Fault - at the address indicated.
RMVD Removed – the loop device is not responding.
TEST Device is in test mode
VCLSD Valve closed – input 2 operated on CEL type 4 outstation
W.TYPE/WTYPE Wrong Type – the device at this address is different from that
configured for the address.

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30 32/96 zone Discovery Mechanical And Environmental

Specification
Mechanical Specification
Size: Height: 480mm
Width: 410mm
Depth: 160mm including lock and indented holes
Weight excluding batteries: 15kg

Environmental Specification
Operating temperature: -5ºC to 40ºC
Operating humidity: 5% to 95%

Mains Input Specification

Voltage: 230V AC +10%/-15%
Maximum Input Power: 320VA
Protection: T3.15A anti-surge sand filled fuse
Cable requirements: Minimum of 1mm2 copper controlled by a 5A
fuse.

Power Supply Output Specification

28V output: 25-28V @ 4A mains on
21-27V @ 4A mains failed
28V output protection: Electronic current limiting
5V output: 4.7-5.4V @ 3A
5V output protection: Electronic current limiting
Common fault output: Open collector output labelled CF
Mains failed fault output: Open collector output labelled MF

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Battery Specification
Battery charger output: Temperature compensated float charger 27.4V
±0.1V @20°C; maximum current 1.5A (limited
if 28V load greater than 3.5A).
Maximum battery load: 5A
Battery type: 2 off 12V 12Ah sealed lead acid standby
battery
Battery size: 151mm x 98mm x 97.5mm
Battery circuit protection: 5A fast blow glass fuse
Mains failed fault battery current:
1 Loop panel: 145mA
2 Loop panel: 170mA
3 Loop panel: 195mA
4 Loop panel: 220mA
Mains failed alarm battery current:
1 Loop panel: 260mA
2 Loop panel: 285mA
3 Loop panel: 310mA
4 Loop panel: 335mA

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31 32zone Voyager Mechanical And Environmental

Specification
Mechanical Specification
Size: Height: 370mm
Width: 325mm
Depth: 135mm including lock and indented holes
Weight excluding batteries: 7.4kg

Environmental Specification
Operating temperature: -5ºC to 40ºC
Operating humidity: 5% to 95%

Mains Input Specification

Voltage: 230V AC +10%/-15%
Maximum Input Power: 207VA
Protection: T3.15A anti-surge sand filled fuse
Cable requirements: Minimum of 1mm2 copper controlled by a 5A
fuse.

Power Supply Output Specification

24V output: 26.8V to 28.2V @ 2.5A mains on
21-26V @ 2.5A mains failed
24V output protection: Electronic current limiting
Common fault output: Open collector output labelled FAULT

Battery Specification
Battery charger output: float charger 26.8V to 28.2V @ 2.5A
maximum
Maximum battery load: 2.5A
Battery type: 2 off 12V 12Ah sealed lead acid standby
battery
Battery size: 151mm x 98mm x 97.5mm
Battery circuit protection: 3.15A fast blow glass fuse
Mains failed fault battery current:
1 Loop panel: 120mA
2 Loop panel: 140mA
Mains failed alarm battery current:
1 Loop panel: 255mA
2 Loop panel: 275mA

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32 32/96 zone Discovery and 32 zoneVoyager Input and

Output Specification
Panel Input Specification
Remote Fault: Fully monitored circuit, 3k9 EOL, 680R active
Remote Evacuate: Fully monitored circuit, 3k9 EOL, 680R active
Remote Silence: Fully monitored circuit, 3k9 EOL, 680R active
Remote Reset: Fully monitored circuit, 3k9 EOL, 680R active
Class-change: Non- circuit, normally open, <50R active
Input Protection: Internal current limit to 1mA
Cable requirements: No special requirements, total resistance must
be less than 50 ohms

Loop Output Specification

Loop 1 Terminals: O1+ Loop out +ve
O1- Loop out –ve
I1+ Loop return +ve
I1- Loop return –ve
Loop 2 Terminals: O2+ Loop out +ve
O2- Loop out –ve
I2+ Loop return +ve
I2- Loop return –ve
Loop 3 Terminals: O3+ Loop out +ve
(Discovery only) O3- Loop out –ve
I3+ Loop return +ve
I3- Loop return –ve
Loop 4 Terminals: O4+ Loop out +ve
(Discovery only) O4- Loop out –ve
I4+ Loop return +ve
I4- Loop return –ve
Maximum Current: 500mA per loop
Protection: Negative leg isolation circuit for loop out and
loop in. Common positive leg fused at 650mA.
Communications: Apollo Discovery/XP95 protocol
Pedestal voltage: 27.8V to 28.5V
Pulse voltage: 7.5V to 9V
Maximum points per loop: 126
Maximum number of Discovery 96, Voyager 32 total with no
zones: restriction on allocation to loops
Cable requirements: No special requirements, total resistance must
be less than value calculated in section 20.2.
Maximum core to core capacitance is 0.5μF

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Alarm Circuit Specification

Quantity: 2
Output Voltage (mains 25-29V
operation):
Output Voltage (battery 21-27V
operation):
Maximum Current: 1A per circuit
Fault Monitoring: Reverse polarity for open and short circuit
faults
Protection: 1A fast blow glass fuse
Cable requirements: No special requirements, 1A minimum current
rating. Minimum voltage at end of line must be
above sounding device minimum operating
voltage.

Auxiliary Supply Specification

Auxiliary supply (mains 25-29V
operation):
Auxiliary supply (battery 21V-27V
operation):
Maximum Current: 500mA
Fault Monitoring: Monitored for fuse failure
Protection: 500mA fast blow glass fuse
Cable requirements: No special requirements, 1A minimum current
rating. Minimum voltage at end of line must be
above sounding device minimum operating
voltage.

Repeater Output Specification

Number of repeaters: 1 to 14
Maximum repeater cable 2000m
length:
Communication protocol: RS485 serial data 9600 baud
Protection: Electronic current limited
Cable Type: Single pair RS485 shielded cable (see below)

Input/Output Expansion Board Specification

Board types: A1535 I/O board
Number of boards: 0 to 31
Maximum cable length: Boards should be mounted within, or adjacent
to the panel enclosure
Communication protocol: RS485 serial data 4800 baud
Protection: Electronic current limited
Cable Type: Single pair RS485 shielded cable (see below)

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Alarm Expansion Board Specification

Board type: A1536 I/O board
Number of boards: 0 to 31
Maximum cable length: Boards should be mounted within, or adjacent
to the panel enclosure
Communication protocol: RS485 serial data 4800 baud
Protection: Electronic current limited
Cable Type: Single pair RS485 shielded cable (see below)

Network Output Specification

Number of nodes: 1 to 15
Maximum network cable 5000m
length:
Communication protocol: RS485 serial data 9600 baud
Protection: Electronic current limited
Cable Type: Single pair RS485 shielded cable (see below)

RS485 Cable Specification

Generic Type: RS422/RS485 data cable.
Conductors: Single pair plus screen.
Alpha cable: 3492C, 6222C, 6412 or equivalent
Belden cable: 8102, 8132, 9841 or equivalent

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