Twinflex - V3 User Guide
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1. 20 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Time Zone Device Event Action Initials 21 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Time Zone Device Event Action Initials 22 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Time Zone Device Event Action Initials 23 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Installation Details This section should be completed by the commissioning engineer at handover Name of Responsible Person cscs enteetne ese hes isos dea ale h aiiin Name and Address of Installation eee ccc cc cece eee c cece ee ee eee eee dataa a aa S EEE E EGE aaia SESE a EEE EEE EEE Ref Noz iPapplicable cscs scsi ete ached ered eve aa Date orHandovers id A A AAA A eddies EE aces Name and Address of Installer o oo cccccccnccncncccnncncnn cnn nn cnn nc a nano n nn n cnn anna anna anna nana a aaiae Equipment Control Panel Twinflex Twinflex plus Zone Description OO Del O T Di tdt Pa G2 A aie etves Si A ete haiti Atte ES AAA Bei wis ee Ae PT ae Tatas ae DO A ATTS NosofDetectorss SRT E A NosofGalltpoints aa A i ie VETE ee ee eee ENA NoOvORSOUMGGrS2. saveandadvesnuatbtensenerechtenessqugedtyantinedsids rra ene u iadt Intemaces Redan ohana Gd ean iear eth O Da MainssSupplys sR RSE ESAS A EIS Sane gata ance as In an emergency call NormalHourss aia tad QUEORFOUESE E A ar asd Oy set a o Sante cel 24
3. light will also switch on during disablement Repeating the above sequence will reverse the previous option i e disabled to enabled Disable Alarms all panels The DISABLE ALARMS function allows the isolation of all of the alarm sounders The control panel will then not activate the alarm sounders when the control panel enters the alarm state 1 Press and hold the button A continuous buzzer tone will start marked ACCESS 2 Press the button marked The continuous buzzer tone will change to an DISABLE ALARMS intermittent tone if the alarms have been disabled and then release them both and will stop if the alarms have been enabled The Alarms Disabled light and the common DISABLE light will also switch on during disablement Repeating the above sequence will reverse the previous option i e disabled to enabled Disable Zone all panels The DISABLE ZONES function allows the isolation of a detection zone The control panel will then ignore all alarm signals from that zone but the alarm sounders will still activate in alarm 1 Press and hold the button A continuous buzzer tone will start marked ACCESS 2 Press the button marked The continuous buzzer tone will continue DISABLE ZONES and then release them both 15 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide 3 Press the button corresponding The continuous buzzer tone will change to an to the zone to be selected ie 3 interm
4. Twinflex V3 Fire Detection amp Alarm System User Guide TO BE RETAINED BY USER 26 0340 Issue 4 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Fike s policy is one of continual improvement and the right to change a specification at any time without notice is reserved Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this document are correct at time of publication Fike shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of such contents Due to the complexity and inherent importance of a life risk type system then training on this equipment is essential and commissioning should only be carried out by competent persons Fike cannot guarantee the operation of any equipment unless all documented instructions are complied with without variation E amp OE Fike equipment is protected by one or more of the following patent nos GB2426367 GB2370670 EP1158472 PT1035528T GB2346758 EP0917121 GB2329056 EP0980056 GB2325018 GB2305284 EP1174835 EP0856828 GB2327752 GB2313690 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Contents Introduction Purpose of the Guide Definitions F Responsible Person Competent Person Understanding the Equipment System Configuration What to do if The fire alarm sounds The buzzer sounds User Responsibilities Introduction Routine Testing Daily Weekly Quarterly Annual E Action by the User after a fire f Action by the User after any false alarm Action by th
5. Definitions Responsible person The person having control of the premises whether as an occupier or otherwise or any person delegated by the person having control of the premises to be responsible for the fire alarm system and the fire procedures Competent Person A person competent to perform a defined task Normally a competent person will be an employee of the manufacturer installer or servicing contractor or a member of the user s staff who has received suitable training from the manufacturer or supplier Understanding The Equipment What is Twinflex Twinflex is the name of the range of control panels and associated devices which together form the fire alarm system installed in the premises and is derived from the method of wiring whereby trigger devices detectors and call points are connected to the same pair of wires as sounders unlike the majority of systems which employ separate circuits for detectors and sounders Advantages of the Twinflex system are a significant reduction in cabling costs and a neater installation What is Multipoint This is the name of the automatic detector used in the Twinflex installation The Multipoint is a unique device which provides several modes of detection and sensitivity options within a single device enabling it to be easily configured for the application One detector can function as a smoke detector or heat detector or both and with various levels of sensitivity to suit the environ
6. Flashing Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Flashing at same time as buzzer Flashing twice in between buzzer pulses Continuous Continuous Continuous Flashing Continuous Continuous Reason The control panel is in the fire state Other indicators will show the origin A smoke or heat detector is in the alarm state and sending an alarm signal to the panel The Multipoint LED will be on continuously A manual call point is in the alarm state and sending an alarm signal to the panel The manual call point LED will be flashing This indicates the status of the multifunction FAULT DISABLE TEST LED This indicates the status of the multifunction FAULT DISABLE TEST LED This indicates the status of the multifunction FAULT DISABLE TEST LED No End of Line signal is being received eg EOL not switched on An open or short circuit exists on the wiring A device is signalling a fault condition or more than one device is set to End of Line eg Optical Chamber removed Optical Chamber contaminated or dusty Output Module fault loop open circuit Output Module has no 24V DC supply The zone has been disabled at Access Level 2 User The zone is in test mode The Remote Fire Output monitored relay circuit has been activated by the control panel The Remote Fire Output monitored relay circuit has detected a fault condition eg An open or short circuit exists on
7. FIRE OUTPUT O N FAULT DISABLE l REMOTE FIRE INPUT FAULT DISABLE TEST oj POWER CONTROLS ENABLED This LED illuminates to indicate that the controls are on ie at Access Level 2 User It flashes in the Access Level 3 Engineer ALARMS DISABLED This LED is illuminated when the alarm sounders are disabled and goes off when the alarms are enabled ALARMS SILENCED This LED is illuminated when the alarm sounders are silenced and goes off when the system is reset BUZZER SILENCED This indicates that the buzzer has been silenced It will switch off if the buzzer restarts and when the panel is operating normally REMOTE FIRE INPUT amp OUTPUT These LEDs indicate the status of the Remote Fire Input and the Remote Fire Output FAULT DISABLE TEST These LEDs indicate the precise status of both the zonal and the remote fire FAULT DISABLE TEST LEDs POWER This LED when the panel is supplied with power from either the batteries or the mains supply POWER FAULT This LED flashes to indicate a mains supply fault and is steady for a battery or charger fault EARTH FAULT This LED indicates that an earth fault has been detected SYSTEM FAULT This indicates a CPU reset or a processor error SOUNDER FAULT This indicates a fault on the conventional sounder circuit 9ueg u0Z p z suon nn
8. panel does not revert to normal flashing operation call engineer Buzzer sounding Control panel fault Call engineer immediately SYSTEM FAULT LED lit 10 IT _ lt eS ACCESS Pressing ACCESS and then your 3 digit code will take the system from Access Level 1 Normal to Access Level 2 User Repeating this will revert to the Normal Level Pressing ACCESS and then your engineer code will take the system from Access Level 2 User to Access Level 2 Engineer Pressing ACCESS will revert to User Level a LAMP TEST If button 6 is pressed at Access Level 2 User for 5s all LEDs are illuminated m oO TEST ZONE If button 5 is pressed at Access Level 2 User the operator may then specify a zone to put into test mode Repeat to remove QL SILENCE ALARMS RESET SYSTEM SOUND ALARMS SILENCE BUZZER hese are the main user functions and are active at Access Level 2 User Pressing the button labelled SILENCE ALARMS will cause the sounders to silence if hey are sounding Pressing the button labelled SOUND ALARMS will cause the sounders to operate Pressing the button labelled RESET SYSTEM will cause the system to reset as long as all causes of alarm have been removed Pressing the button labelled SILENCE BUZZER will cause the control panel buzzer to silence if it is sounding 0 24 lt gt DISABLE REMOTE FIRE If button 1 is
9. FAULT DISABLE TEST These LEDs indicate the precise status of both the zonal and the remote fire FAULT DISABLE TEST LEDs ALARMS DISABLED This LED is illuminated when the alarm sounders are disabled and goes off when the alarms are enabled ALARMS SILENCED This LED is illuminated when the alarm sounders are silenced and goes off when the system is reset BUZZER SILENCED This indicates that the buzzer has been silenced It will switch off if the buzzer restarts and when the panel is operating normally POWER This LED when the panel is supplied with power from either the batteries or the mains supply POWER FAULT This LED flashes to indicate a mains supply fault and is steady for a battery or charger fault EARTH FAULT This LED indicates that an earth fault has been detected SYSTEM FAULT This indicates a CPU reset or a processor error SOUNDER FAULT This indicates a fault on the conventional sounder circuit 9ueg auoz g suon nnsuj uonerado 198N Z 12497 ssodoy SPIN 19Sf JOU 01JU0 EA X JJUIML Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Detailed Operation Instructions Access Level 1 Normal In the Normal state the panel is active in detecting fire and fault conditions and will sound the alarm sounders when it is triggered The User Controls are disabled and a code entry is required for any operation of the system The only indic
10. and reset the system as described previously Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Silence Buzzer The buzzer can be silenced as follows Set the panel to access level 2 Press button 4 SILENCE BUZZER The BUZZER SILENCED LED is lit If the panel does not reset or a fault condition is displayed call the service engineer Exit Access Level 2 Normal 2 and 4 Zone Panels Press the ALT button and then enter the access level 2 code 514 The CONTROLS ENABLED LED is extinguished and the controls are disabled Note The panel reverts to normal operation access level 1 if no button is pressed for 5 minutes 8 Zone Panel Set the key switch to OFF The CONTROLS ENABLED LED is extinguished and the controls are disabled Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedial Action Unable to silence Panel not set to ACCESS LEVEL Enter access code 2 4 zone panel alarms 2 514 or operate key switch 8 zone panel Unable to reset system Alarms not silenced Silence alarms before attempting to reset the system Panel not set to ACCESS LEVEL Enter access code 2 4 zone panel 2 514 or operate key switch 8 zone panel Alarm condition still present Remove cause of alarm eg replace broken glass in call point Buzzer sounding Fault or abnormal condition Note all illuminated LEDs Call engineer FAULT LED lit Buzzer sounding Mains supply failure Wait until mains supply is restored if POWER FAULT LED
11. ation at this point should be the green POWER light unless any fire or fault conditions are detected To Enter Access Level 2 User mode 2 or 4 zone panels 1 Press ACCESS and then 514 The buzzer will be heard on each key press and when successfully entered the CONTROLS ENABLED light will light up continuously If an incorrect code is entered simply start the above sequence again To Enter Access Level 2 User mode 8 zone panels 1 Insert the key and turn The CONTROLS ENABLED light will light up clockwise continuously Access Level 2 User In the User state the panel is still active in detecting fire and fault conditions and will sound the alarm sounders when it is triggered The User Controls are enabled and operate as described below At this point the control panel indication should include a steady green POWER light and a steady yellow Controls Enabled light unless any fire or fault conditions are detected The control panel will time out of this mode in approximately 5 minutes from the last key press returning to Access Level 1 Normal To Exit Access Level 2 User mode 2 or 4 zone panels 1 Press ACCESS and then 514 A continuous buzzer tone will start when ACCESS is pressed and will continue until the code is finished When complete the CONTROLS ENABLED light will turn off If an incorrect code is entered press the ACCESS button
12. before starting the above sequence again To Exit Access Level 2 User mode 8 zone panels 1 Turn the key anti clockwise and The CONTROLS ENABLED light will turn off remove it 13 Silence the Alarms all panels 1 Press SILENCE ALARMS button 1 Reset the System all panels 1 Press RESET SYSTEM button 2 NOTE Alarms must be silenced before a reset can be performed Sound the Alarms all panels 1 Press SOUND ALARMS button 3 Silence Buzzer all panels 1 Press SILENCE BUZZER button 4 Test Mode all panels Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide The alarm sounders should silence the buzzer and the fire indication lights should remain and the ALARMS SILENCED light should come on The buzzer and the fire indication lights should switch off However if any Manual Call Points are still activated or any detectors are still in alarm due to continued presence of smoke or heat then the system will re activate into the fire condition again These will need to be cleared before the system may be reset The alarm sounders will activate The buzzer and the fire indication lights will also switch on The fault buzzer will be silenced and the Buzzer Silenced LED will light The Buzzer Silenced LED will extinguish when the faults are cleared and the buzzer will start again only if another fault condition occurs The Test Zone function allows t
13. e User following a fault General Operation Normal Access Levels 2 and 4 Zone Panels 8 Zone Panels Fire Alarm On Hearing the Alarm Accessing the Controls Silencing the Alarms Resetting the System Sound Alarms Evacuate Silence Buzzer Exit Access Level Two Troubleshooting y A Access Level 2 User Operating Instructions 2 4 Zone Panel Access Level 2 User Operating Instructions 8 Zone Panel Detailed Operating Instructions Access Level 1 Normal Access Level 2 User LED Indication Log Book Event log Installation Details RAR an amp N Y Y Y 0 0 0 0 O O OOO OO CO BACK PAGE Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Introduction Purpose of the Guide This guide is provided to enable the person responsible for the fire alarm system see Definitions to operate the system undertake their responsibilities with regard to testing and maintenance of the system and to record events and service maintenance visits This is a generic document and therefore refers to the system components in general terms only The details of the installed system should be recorded in the space provided within this guide and for further reference the record drawings if applicable should be consulted The responsible person and any other staff who may be required to operate the system in an emergency should read and understand the basic operating instructions before an emergency situation occurs
14. he selection of a single detection zone to operate in a one man walk test mode On triggering a device the device LED and the sounders operate and control panel enters the fire state as normal After approximately 5 seconds the system will reset and another may be tested 1 Press TEST ZONE button 5 2 Press the button corresponding to the zone to be selected ie 3 for zone 3 14 A continuous buzzer tone will start The continuous buzzer tone will change to an intermittent tone if a zone has been selected for test or it will stop if the zone has been de selected from test The Test LED and the relevant zone Test LED will light during test Repeating the above sequence will reverse the previous option i e on test to off test Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Disable Remote Fire all panels The DISABLE REMOTE FIRE function allows the isolation of the remote fire output The control panel will then not activate the remote fire output when the control panel enters the alarm state 1 Press and hold the button A continuous buzzer tone will start marked ACCESS 2 Press the button marked The continuous buzzer tone will change to an DISABLE REMOTE FIRE intermittent tone if the Remote Fire Output has and then release them both been disabled and will stop if the Remote Fire Output has been enabled The remote fire output FAULT light and the common DISABLE
15. ittent tone if a zone has been disabled and for zone 3 will stop if the zone has been enabled The zone Disabled light and the common DISABLE light will also switch on during disablement Repeating the above sequence will reverse the previous option i e disabled to enabled Lamp Test all panels 1 Press and hold the button The buzzer will sound immediately and after 5 marked LAMP TEST seconds all the indication lights will be switched on Release the LAMP TEST and both the indication lights and the buzzer will stop 16 LED Indication Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide The operation of the LED indicators on the front of the control panel are described below 10 11 12 13 Description FIRE LEDs DETECTOR ALARM LED s CALL POINT ALARM LED s FAULT LED DISABLE LED TEST LED FAULT DISABLE TEST LED with FAULT LED continuous FAULT DISABLE TEST LED with DISABLE LED continuous FAULT DISABLE TEST LED with TEST LED continuous REMOTE FIRE OUTPUT ON or ACTIVE LED REMOTE FIRE OUTPUT FAULT DISABLE LED with FAULT LED continuous REMOTE FIRE OUTPUT FAULT DISABLE LED with DISABLE LED continuous REMOTE FIRE INPUT LED Colour Red Red Red Amber Amber Amber Amber Amber Amber Red Amber Amber Red State Continuous
16. ment The Multipoint detector also incorporates an integral sounder for general alarm annunciation or a local warning as required What is Checkpoint Plus Checkpoint Plus is a feature of the Twinflex plus range which provides configuration options suitable for applications involving residential premises such as apartments hotels and HMOs houses of multiple occupation Checkpoint Plus panels are identified by the Checkpoint Plus logo on the panel fascia Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide System Configuration The detectors and call points are arranged in zones to enable the location of a fire alarm to be identified The number of zones depends on the size and the layout of the premises and the capacity of the control panel The number of zones on the panel 2 4 or 8 is the maximum capacity available and may not be the number of zones installed i e there may be less There should be a chart or drawing provided with the system indicating the area and layout of the zones ensure that you are familiar with the zone layout so that appropriate action can be taken in the event of a fire alarm The system may be interfaced with the building services e g the air conditioning may be shut down when the alarm sounds Make sure that you know what happens when the fire alarm operates as this can affect routine system testing The system is powered from the mains supply and incorporates a standby battery which automatically maintain
17. nths the following check is carried out by a competent person In other words the system should be checked by a fire alarm service organisation This may be the system installer or an approved maintenance company and is normally arranged via a maintenance agreement which specifies the number of visits and the level of service The agreement should also cover non maintenance visits eg call outs to attend faults etc Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide The standard specifies a number of maintenance tasks which include a visual inspection of the installation to ensure that there are no alterations or obstructions which could affect the operation of the system and functional checks to confirm the operation of the system Any defects should be recorded in the log book and reported to the responsible person A certificate of testing should also be completed and given to the responsible person Annual The requirements of the annual test are similar to the quarterly test except that each device on the system should be tested Different service organisations may undertake device testing on the same visit ie One major service and three minor service visits per year or they may test a percentage of the devices on each visit so that they are all tested within the 12 month period Action by the user after a fire Advise the servicing company and arrange for the system to be tested by them A certificate of testing should be issued to confirm the sys
18. onsible person should have already prepared written procedures for the action to be taken in the event of a fire alarm When the alarm sounds these procedures should be implemented Silencing the Alarms When the fire procedures have been carried out and it is safe to silence the alarm proceed as follows Set the panel to access level 2 see above Press button 1 SILENCE ALARMS The ALARMS SILENCED LED is lit and the buzzer continues to pulse The alarm sounders are muted Note If another device is activated on a different zone e g by the fire spreading the alarms will resound and the new alarm is displayed Resetting the System Before attempting to reset the system the cause of the alarm should be established An activated detector is indicated by its LED being lit and an activated call point can be identified by its LED flashing twice per second The system will not reset if the cause of the alarm is still present e g smoke or heat in the vicinity of a detector or a call point activated but not reset with a key Set the panel to access level 2 Press button 2 RESET SYSTEM Note The alarms must be silenced before the panel can be reset Sound Alarms Evacuate To activate the sounders at any time or after they have been silenced proceed as follows Set the panel to access level 2 Press button 3 SOUND ALARMS The panel displays a fire condition and activates the sounders To silence the sounders silence alarms
19. ormal Level In order to operate the panel following a fire or fault alarm or for routine testing the controls must be enabled by entering ACCESS LEVEL 2 User level 2 and 4 Zone Panels Press the ALT button and then enter the access level 2 code 514 Note The 3 digit access code is advised at handover ensure that it is known to all personnel who may be required to operate the panel The CONTROLS ENABLED LED is lit and the controls are enabled Note The panel reverts to normal operation access level 1 if no button is pressed for 5 minutes or enter access code again to immediately revert to access level 1 8 Zone Panel Set the key switch to ON The CONTROLS ENABLED LED is lit and the controls are enabled Note Turning the key switch OFF reverts to access level 1 There is a third access level which is used by engineers to access engineering functions and configuration options but is not required for general functions and is therefore not described in this guide Fire Alarm A fire alarm is annunciated when a detector detects smoke or heat a manual call point is operated or an input is active The subsequent actions depend on the actual configuration but generally the alarms sound the FIRE LEDs are lit the buzzer pulses quickly the relevant zone LED is lit The panel indicates if the activated device is a detector or a call point Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide On Hearing the Alarm The resp
20. pressed at Access Level 2 User whilst holding ALT Remote Fire Output is disabled Repeat to enable the DISAB REMOTE FIRE DISABLE ALARMS FAULT DISABLE TEST ZONE LOCATION RESET SYSTEM If button 3 is pressed at Access Level 2 User whilst holding ALT the alarm sounders are disabled Repeat to enable ZONE FAULT DISABLE TEST ZONE ALARM In normal conditions this LED is off If a fault is present on the zone the LED pulses detector alarm on the zone If a zone is disabled or on test the A CALL POINT ALARM LED LED is on glass alarm on the zone DETECTOR ALARM CALL POINT ALARM LAMP TEST SOUND SILENCE ALARMS BUZZER TEST ZONE DISAB ALARMS ZONE DISABLE ZONE A DETECTOR ALARM LED indicates the presence of a indicates the presence of a break If button 5 is pressed at Access Level 2 User whilst holding ALT the operator may then specify a zone to be disabled The detection is disabled but the sounders are still operational Repeat to enable FIRE 1 A device alarm is detected pressed active system is reset ZONE Oo O o OD oOo Oo oO 1 2 3 4 Oo OO CO O SOUNDER SYSTEM EARTH POWER FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT ooo O O BUZZER ALARMS ALARMS SILENCED SILENCED DISABLED These LEDs are illuminated when 2 The SOUND ALARMS button is 3 The repeater evacuate input is They are extinguished when the FIRE REMOTE
21. rm sounders are disabled Repeat to enable K REMOTE FIRE INPUT amp OUTPUT These LEDs indicate the status of the Remote Fire Input and the Remote Fire Output If button 5 is pressed at Access Level 2 User whilst holding ALT the operator may then specify a zone to be disabled The detection is disabled but the sounders are still operational Repeat to enable TEST ZONE ZONE FAULT DISABLE TEST In normal conditions this LED is off If a fault is present on the zone the LED pulses If a zone is disabled or on test the LED is on ZONE ALARM A DETECTOR ALARM LED indicates the presence of a detector alarm on the zone A CALL POINT ALARM LED indicates the presence of a break glass alarm on the zone SOUNDER SYSTEM EARTH POWER FAULT If button 5 is pressed at Access Level 2 User the operator may then specify a zone to put into test mode Repeat to remove BUZZER ALARMS ALARMS SLENCED SILENCED DISABLED FAULT FAULT Oo O O CONTROLS ENABLED This LED illuminates to indicate that the controls are on ie at Access Level 2 User It flashes in the Access Level 3 Engineer ULT DISABLE TEST FAULT POWER FIRE These LEDs are illuminated when 1 A device alarm is detected 2 The SOUND ALARMS button is pressed 3 The repeater evacuate input is active They are extinguished when the system is reset oo
22. s the system in operation for a time of at least 24 hours in the event of a mains supply failure What to do if The fire alarm sounds CARRY OUT THE PRESCRIBED FIRE DRILL When it is safe to do so silence the alarms and reset the system having first established the cause of the alarm refer to Operation The buzzer sounds If the buzzer sounds without the alarm sounders operating it is likely to be a fault or other abnormal condition Make a note of all illuminated LEDs and displayed messages record the time that the condition occurred if known and other events within the building eg power failure contractors working etc Refer to troubleshooting Call the service company with as much information as possible Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide User Responsibilities Introduction The responsible person is required under BS5839 to undertake certain tasks with respect to the testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system The responsible person should also ensure that written procedures are in place for the actions to be taken by the occupants in a fire condition and that staff required to operate the system have received adequate training In a small building the fire procedures can be quite simple but when larger premises are involved the fire procedures can become more complex and may involve the appointment of fire wardens reporting procedures various assembly points etc The responsible person is also req
23. suj uoneJado 198sn Z 2197 ssadoy SPIN 19Sf OU 01JU0 EA X JJUIML TI E ACCESS Pressing ACCESS and then your 3 digit code will take the system from Access Level 1 Normal to Access Level 2 User Repeating this will revert to the Normal Level Pressing ACCESS and then your engineer code will take the system from Access Level 2 User to Access Level 2 Engineer LAMP TEST If button 6 is pressed at Access Level 2 User for 5s all LEDs are illuminated SILENCE ALARMS RESET SYSTEM SOUND ALARMS SILENCE BUZZER These are the main user functions and are active at Access Level 2 User Pressing the button labelled SILENCE ALARMS will cause the sounders to silence if they are sounding Pressing the button labelled SOUND ALARMS will cause the sounders to operate Pressing the button labelled RESET SYSTEM will cause the system to reset as long as all causes of alarm have been removed Pressing the button labelled SILENCE BUZZER will cause the control panel buzzer to silence if it is sounding DISABLE REMOTE FIRE If button 1 is pressed at Access Level 2 User whilst holding ALT the Remote Fire Output is disabled Repeat to enable NOTE It is best to use the keyswitch instead REMOTE FIRE OUTPUT ACTIVE O FAULT DISABLE En REMOTE ALARM DISABLE ALARMS If button 3 is pressed at Access Level 2 User whilst holding ALT the ala
24. tem operation following the inspection and any remedial work that is necessary Action by the user after any false alarm The user can assist the servicing company in the identification of false alarms by observing the following e Always make a note of all illuminated indicators and messages displayed at the control panel e Try and identify the activated device ie Do not reset the system until the area of the incident has been inspected e Record any other incidents occurring at the same time which could affect the system eg power supply failure building works etc The service organisation will be more likely to trace the false alarm if the above information is available Action by the user following a fault When a fault is reported by the control panel the user should note all illuminated LEDs and the circumstances at the time the fault occurred and report to the servicing company The service company will be able to advise if the system is still able to respond to a fire alarm or whether extra vigilance should be observed until the fault is rectified Faults should not be left unreported Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide General Operation Normal In the normal operating mode only the green POWER LED is lit If any other LEDs are lit and or the buzzer is sounding there is an abnormal condition present Access Levels In normal operation the panel controls are inoperable to prevent unauthorised operation ACCESS LEVEL 1 N
25. the wiring The 4K7 EOL resistor is not fitted A device fitted is not dioded for polarisation and suppression The Remote Fire Output monitored relay circuit is disabled The Remote Fire Input is in the fire state 17 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide 14 SOUNDER FAULT LED Amber Continuous The Remote Fire Output monitored relay circuit has detected a fault condition eg An open or short circuit exists on the wiring The 4K7 EOL resistor is not fitted A device fitted is not dioded for polarisation and suppression This only relates to the conventional sounder circuit not the 2 wire zones 15 SYSTEM FAULT LED Amber Continuous The system Fault LED indicates that the processor has rebooted It may be cleared with a silence and reset from Access Level 2 User Or A checksum error has been detected Reprogram all setting to clear 16 EARTH FAULT LED Amber Continuous An earth fault has been detected where a path exists from the circuit wiring to earth Remove circuits one at a time to discover which one and then rectify 17 POWER FAULT LED Amber Continuous A battery supply or charger fault has been detected Check the fuse and the battery voltages Flashing A mains supply fault has been detected Check for a 24V AC supply on the PCB AC terminals 18 POWER LED Green Continuous This indicates that power is being supplied to the control panel from either the 230V AC mains suppl
26. uired to liase with the building maintenance personnel to ensure that their work does not impair or otherwise affect the operation of the fire alarm system and to ensure that a clear space is maintained in the vicinity of detectors and call points remain unobstructed and conspicuous Routine Testing The responsible person should also ensure that the following routine testing is carried out If there is a link to a remote monitoring center it will be necessary to advise the center prior to a test or use the control panel facilities to isolate the link On larger systems it may be necessary to isolate building services interfaces to avoid disruption to the occupants In any case the panel should provide audible and visual indication that parts of the system are disabled Daily Check that the panel indicates normal operation and that any fault is recorded Also check that the recorded faults have been dealt with Weekly At least one detector or call point should be operated to test the ability of the control equipment to receive a signal and sound the alarm In practice it is far easier for the user to activate a manual call point rather than a detector which requires special equipment A different device should be tested each time if possible such that each zone on the system is tested at least once in a 13 week period The results should be recorded in the log book Quarterly The responsible person should ensure that every three mo
27. y or the standby batteries 19 BUZZER SILENCED Amber Continuous The buzzer has been silenced The indication will LED finish when the underlying condition is removed 20 ALARMS SILENCED Amber Continuous The alarm sounders have been silenced but the LED control panel has not yet been reset 21 ALARMS DISABLED Amber Continuous The alarm sounders have been disabled to prevent LED their operation 22 CONTROLS ENABLED Amber Off The control panel is at Access Level 1 Normal It LED is active and the user controls are disabled Flashing The control panel is at Access Level 2 User It is active and the user controls are enabled Continuous The control panel is at Access Level 3 Engineer It is active and the user controls are replaced with the engineer controls Make a note of all illuminated LEDs and displayed messages record the time that the condition occurred if known and other events within the building eg power failure contractors working etc Refer to troubleshooting Call the service company with as much information as possible Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Log Book Record all fire and fault events whether or not an engineer was called Event Log Time Zone Device Event Action Initials 19 Twinflex V3 Control Panel User Guide Time Zone Device Event Action Initials
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