NFS-320 Operations Manual

Fire Alarm Control Panel
NFS-320/E/C,
NFS-320SYS/E
Operations Manual
J2
Document 52747
9/30/15 Rev:
P/N 52747:J2 ECN 15-230
Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi-
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning als, etc.).
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifi- Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
cation capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detec-
property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. tors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this
An emergency communication system—typically made up of reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested
an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
safety communication system that may include an autonomous Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice commu- IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
nication, and other various interoperable communication meth- room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
ods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
system, however, does not assure protection against property signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel-
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event. oping fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its abil-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat ity to report a fire.
detectors be located throughout a protected premises following Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes,
the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
recommendations, State and local codes, and the are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note
to all installing dealers. This document can be found at http:// that:
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal • An emergency communication system may take priority over
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go • Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligi-
off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are bility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system • Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis-
may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not seminated on any local displays.
function, for a variety of reasons: • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach people with conditions such as epilepsy.
the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the
not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second- meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and
floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or base- bells, can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is
ment fire. the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm sig-
because: nals.
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim- • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
neys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
flow. A life safety system will not operate without any electrical
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
outlets, such as air conditioning vents. Equipment used in the system may not be technically compat-
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reach- ible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment
ing the detector. listed for service with your control panel.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a prem-
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at var- ises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or tem-
ious levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not cre- porarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line
ated by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
detectors will not go into alarm. The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing lim- inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
itations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sens- dards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be fol-
ing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smol- lowed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air
dering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance
often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer's
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as
adequate warning of a fire. required by National and/or local fire codes and should be per-
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warn- formed by authorized professional life safety system installers
ing of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions Limit-D-1-2013
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associ- ning induced transients. Although no system is completely
ated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert- immune from lightning transients and interference, proper
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility
unit until manuals are read and understood. to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Ser-
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software vices Department if any problems are anticipated or encoun-
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product tered.
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any pro- Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
gramming operation or change in site-specific software. Re- inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
deletion of system components, or after any modification, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All compo- all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
nents, circuits, system operations, or software functions known cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, former, or printed circuit board location.
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected,
at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-
by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
tested and proper system operation verified. contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º This system contains static-sensitive components.
C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non- Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before han-
condensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful dling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic com- body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic
ponents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature assemblies removed from the unit.
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F. avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi- FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a Precau-D1-9-2005
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can Canadian Requirements
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
used in accordance with the instruction manual may for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
cause interference to radio communications. It has been out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana-
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A dian Department of Communications.
computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radi-
protection against such interference when devices are oelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appa-
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this reils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interfer- Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ence, in which case the user will be required to correct ministere des Communications du Canada.
the interference at his or her own expense.
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commissioning any system. Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for
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Table of Contents
Section 1: General Information................................................................................................ 8
1.1: UL 864 Compliance.......................................................................................................................................8
1.2: About This Manual ........................................................................................................................................8
1.2.1: Cautions and Warnings........................................................................................................................8
1.2.2: Typographic Conventions....................................................................................................................8
1.2.3: Supplemental Information ...................................................................................................................9
1.2.4: Shortcuts to Operating Functions ......................................................................................................11
1.3: Introduction to the Control Panel ................................................................................................................11
Section 2: Use of the Controls............................................................................................... 12
2.1: Introduction..................................................................................................................................................12
2.2: System Status Indicator LEDs .....................................................................................................................12
2.3: Control Keys ................................................................................................................................................13
2.3.1: Acknowledge/Scroll Display.............................................................................................................13
2.3.2: Signal Silence ....................................................................................................................................14
2.3.3: System Reset .....................................................................................................................................14
2.3.4: Drill....................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.5: Lamp Test ..........................................................................................................................................15
2.4: Programming Keypad ..................................................................................................................................15
Section 3: Operation of the Control Panel............................................................................ 17
3.1: Overview......................................................................................................................................................17
3.2: Normal Mode of Operation .........................................................................................................................18
3.3: Fire Alarm Mode of Operation ....................................................................................................................18
3.3.1: How the Control Panel Indicates a Fire Alarm..................................................................................18
3.3.2: How to Respond to a Fire Alarm.......................................................................................................19
3.3.3: Interpreting Fire Alarm Type Codes .................................................................................................19
3.4: Mass Notification Mode of Operation .........................................................................................................21
3.4.1: How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification Alarm ...........................................................21
3.4.2: How to Respond to an MN Alarm.....................................................................................................21
3.4.3: How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification Supervisory ..................................................22
3.4.4: How to Respond to an MN Supervisory............................................................................................22
3.4.5: How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification Trouble.........................................................23
3.4.6: How to Respond to an MN Trouble ..................................................................................................23
3.4.7: Interpreting MN Type Codes.............................................................................................................23
3.5: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Mode of Operation ....................................................................................25
3.5.1: How the Control Panel Indicates a CO Alarm ..................................................................................25
3.5.2: How to Respond to a CO alarm.........................................................................................................25
3.5.3: Interpreting CO Alarm/Supervisory Type ID Codes.........................................................................26
3.6: System Trouble Mode of Operation ............................................................................................................26
3.6.1: How the Control Panel Indicates a System Trouble..........................................................................26
3.6.2: How to Respond to a System Trouble ...............................................................................................27
3.7: Security Alarm Mode of Operation .............................................................................................................28
3.7.1: How the Control Panel Indicates a Security Alarm...........................................................................28
3.7.2: How to Respond to a Security Alarm................................................................................................28
3.7.3: Interpreting Security Type Codes......................................................................................................29
3.8: Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation ...........................................................................................29
3.8.1: How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Supervisory ..................................................................29
3.8.2: How to Respond to an Active Supervisory .......................................................................................30
3.8.3: How to Interpret Supervisory Type Codes ........................................................................................30
3.9: Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation ......................................................................................................32
3.9.1: How the Control Panel Indicates a Pre-Alarm Warning ...................................................................32
3.9.2: How to Respond to a Pre-Alarm Warning.........................................................................................32
3.10: Disabled Points Mode of Operation ..........................................................................................................33
3.11: Non-Alarm Mode of Operation .................................................................................................................33

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3.11.1: Purpose of Non-Alarm Points..........................................................................................................33

3.11.2: How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Fire Control ................................................................34
3.11.3: How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Non-Fire Point............................................................34
3.12: Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation..............................................................................................34
3.12.1: How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Trouble Monitor .........................................................34
3.12.2: How to Respond to an Active Trouble Monitor ..............................................................................35
3.13: Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation ...............................................................................................35
3.13.1: Overview..........................................................................................................................................35
3.13.2: How the Control Panel Indicates a NAC Trouble ...........................................................................36
3.13.3: How the Control Panel Indicates a Control/Relay Trouble .............................................................36
3.13.4: How to Respond to a NAC or Control/Relay Trouble ....................................................................37
3.14: Operation of Special System Timers .........................................................................................................37
3.14.1: What are System Timers? ................................................................................................................37
3.14.2: How to View System Timer Selections...........................................................................................37
3.14.3: How System Timers Work ..............................................................................................................38
3.15: Waterflow Circuit Operation......................................................................................................................38
3.16: Style 6 and Style 7 Operation ....................................................................................................................39
Section 4: Read Status Operation......................................................................................... 40
4.1: Introduction..................................................................................................................................................40
4.2: What is Read Status?....................................................................................................................................40
4.2.1: Quick Reference Key Sequences.......................................................................................................40
4.3: Entering Read Status....................................................................................................................................40
4.4: Viewing and Printing a Read Status.............................................................................................................41
4.4.1: How to View Read Status of Devices, Zones, & System Settings ....................................................41
4.4.2: How to View Read Status for Event and Alarm History...................................................................50
4.4.3: How to Print Points, Event and Alarm History .................................................................................51
4.4.4: How to View and Print Hidden Event and Alarm History ................................................................53
Appendix A: Special Zone Operation ................................................................................... 54
A.1: Overview .....................................................................................................................................................54
A.2: Releasing Zones (R0-R9)............................................................................................................................54
A.2.1: Purpose of Releasing Zones .............................................................................................................54
A.2.2: How to View Releasing Zone Selections .........................................................................................55
A.2.3: How Releasing Zones Operate .........................................................................................................55
A.3: Time, Date, and Holiday Functions ............................................................................................................57
A.3.1: Overview...........................................................................................................................................57
A.3.2: How to View Time Control Selections.............................................................................................57
A.3.3: How to View Holiday Function Selections ......................................................................................58
A.3.4: How Time Control and Holiday Functions Work ............................................................................58
A.4: NAC Coding ...............................................................................................................................................59
A.4.1: Overview of Coding..........................................................................................................................59
A.4.2: How to View Coding (F8) Selections...............................................................................................59
A.4.3: How to Respond to an Alarm with Coding.......................................................................................60
A.5: Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation ..........................................................................60
A.5.1: Overview...........................................................................................................................................60
A.5.2: What is Presignal and PAS? .............................................................................................................60
A.5.3: How to View Presignal and PAS Selections ....................................................................................61
A.5.4: How to Respond to an Alarm with Presignal Delay Timer (no PAS) ..............................................61
A.5.5: How to Respond to an Alarm with Presignal Delay Timer (PAS selected) .....................................62
Appendix B: Intelligent Detector Functions ........................................................................ 63
Appendix C: Remote Terminal Access................................................................................. 64
C.1: General Description.....................................................................................................................................64
C.2: Operating Modes .........................................................................................................................................64
C.2.1: Local Terminal Mode (LocT) ...........................................................................................................64
C.2.2: Local Monitor Mode (LocM)............................................................................................................65

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C.2.3: Remote Terminal Mode (RemT) ......................................................................................................65

C.3: Using the CRT-2 for Read Status ................................................................................................................66
C.3.1: Overview...........................................................................................................................................66
C.3.2: Accessing Read Status Options ........................................................................................................66
C.3.3: Read Point.........................................................................................................................................67
C.3.4: Display Devices in Alarm or Trouble...............................................................................................67
C.3.5: Display All Programmed Points .......................................................................................................68
C.3.6: Step-through History.........................................................................................................................68
C.3.7: View All History...............................................................................................................................68
C.3.8: Step-through Alarm History .............................................................................................................68
C.3.9: View All Alarm History....................................................................................................................68
C.4: Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status ................................................................................................................68
C.4.1: Overview...........................................................................................................................................68
C.4.2: Accessing Alter Status Options ........................................................................................................69
C.4.3: Enable or Disable Detectors, Modules or Zones ..............................................................................69
C.4.4: Change Alarm and Pre-Alarm Levels...............................................................................................70
C.4.5: Clear Verification Counter................................................................................................................70
C.4.6: Clear the Entire History Buffer.........................................................................................................70
C.4.7: Set the Pre-Alarm for Alert or Action...............................................................................................71
Appendix D: Point and System Troubles Lists .................................................................... 72
D.1: Point (Device) Troubles ..............................................................................................................................72
D.2: System Troubles..........................................................................................................................................73
Index......................................................................................................................................... 76

Section 1: General Information
1.1 UL 864 Compliance

This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units
and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition.
1.2 About This Manual

1.2.1 Cautions and Warnings
This manual contains cautions and warnings to alert the reader as follows:
CAUTION:
! Information about procedures that could cause programming errors, runtime errors, or equipment
damage.
WARNING:
! Indicates information about procedures that could cause irreversible damage to the control panel,
irreversible loss of programming data or personal injury.
1.2.2 Typographic Conventions

This manual uses the following typographic conventions as listed in below:
When you see Specifies Example
text in small caps the text as it appears in the MARCH TIME is a selection that appears in the
LCD display or on the control LCD display; or Press the ENTER key
panel
text in quotes a reference to a section or a “Read Status”; specifies the Read Status section
LCD menu screen or menu screen
bold text In body text, a number or Press 1; means to press the number “1” on the
character that you enter keypad
italic text a specific document NFS-320 Installation Manual
a graphic of the key In a graphic, a key as it

appears on the control panel Press means to press the Escape key
Table 1.1 Typographic Conventions in this Manual
NOTE: In this manual, the term NFS-320 is used to refer to the NFS-320, NFS-320E,
NFS-320C, NFS-320SYS and NFS-320SYS/E unless otherwise noted.

About This Manual General Information
1.2.3 Supplemental Information

The table below provides a list of documents referenced in this manual, as well as documents for
selected other compatible devices. The document series chart (DOC-NOT) provides the current
document revision. A copy of this document is included in every shipment.
Compatible Conventional Devices (Non-addressable) Document Number
Device Compatibility Document 15378
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and Main Power Supply Installation Document Number
NFS2-640/E Installation, Operations, and Programming Manuals 52741, 52742, 52743
DVC Digital Voice Command Manual 52411
DVC-RPU Manual 50107425-001
DVC-RPU UL Listing Document 50107424-001
DAL Devices Reference Document 52410
DS-DB Digital Series Distribution Board and Amplifier Manual 53622
DAA2 and DAX Amplifiers Manual 53265
SLC Wiring Manual 51253
Note: For individual SLC Devices, refer to the SLC Wiring Manual
Off-line Programming Utility Document Number
VeriFire® Tools CD help file VERIFIRE-TCD
Cabinets & Chassis Document Number
CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Cabinet Installation Document 15330
Heat Dissipation for Cabinets with Audio Products 53645
Battery/Peripherals Enclosure Installation Document 50295
Power Supplies, Auxiliary Power Supplies & Battery Chargers Document Number
ACPS-2406 Installation Manual 51304
ACPS-610 Installation Manual 53018
APS-6R Instruction Manual 50702
APS2-6R Instruction Manual 53232
CHG-120 Battery Charger Manual 50641
FCPS-24 Field Charger/Power Supply Manual 50059
FCPS-24S6/FCPS-24S8 Field Charger/Power Supply Manual 51977
Networking Document Number
High-Speed NCM Installation Document 54014
Noti•Fire•Net Manual, Network Version 5.0 & Higher 51584
NCM-W/F Installation Document 51533
HS-NFN Installation Document 54013
ONYXWorks™ Workstation Hardware & Software Application: Installation and Operation Manual 52342

General Information About This Manual
ONYXWorks™ NFN Gateway (PC Platform) Installation & Operation Manual 52307
ONYXWorks™ NFN Gateway (Embedded Platform) Installation & Operation Manual 52306
NCS ONYX® Network Control Station Manual, Network Version 4.0 & Higher 51658
NCA-2 Network Control Annunciator Manual 52482
NCA Network Control Annunciator Manual 51482
System Components Document Number
Annunciator Control System Manual 15842
FDU-80Remote Annunciator Manual 51264
LCD-80 Liquid Crystal Display Remote Annunciator 15037
LCD2-80 Liquid Crystal Display Remote Annunciator 53242
LDM Series Lamp Driver Annunciator Manual 15885
SCS Smoke Control Manual (Smoke and HVAC Control Station) 15712
DPI-232 Direct Panel Interface Manual 51499
TM-4 Installation Document (Reverse Polarity Transmitter) 51490
UDACT Manual (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter) 50050
UDACT-2 Manual (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter) 54089
UDACT-2 Listing Document (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter) 54089LD
AA-Series Audio Amplifiers Manual 52526
ACT-1 Installation Document 52527
ACT-2 Installation Document 51118
FireVoice-25/50, FireVoice-25/50ZS & FireVoice-25/50ZST Manual 52290
FirstCommand Emergency Communication System LS1001-001NF-E
RM-1 Series Remote Microphone Installation Document 51138
RA100Z Remote LED Annunciator Installation Document I56-0508
XP Transponder Manual 15888
XP10-M Installation Document I56-1803
XP5 Series Manual 50786
XP6-C Installation Document I56-1805
XP6-MA Installation Document I56-1806
XP6-R Installation Document I56-1804
FSA-5000(A) FAAST XS Intelligent Aspiration Sensing Technology Document I56-6008
FSA-8000(A) FAAST XM Intelligent Aspiration Sensing Technology Document I56-3903
FSA-20000(A) FAAST XT Intelligent Aspiration Sensing Technology Document I56-3903
FWSG Wireless Manual LS10036-000NF-E

Introduction to the Control Panel General Information
1.2.4 Shortcuts to Operating Functions

To the left of each program function, you’ll find a keypad shortcut, which contains a
series of keypad entries required to access the program function. All shortcuts start
with the control panel in normal operation.
For example, the keypad shortcut to the left, shows how to enter the Read Status
function with the control panel in normal operation, as well as how to exit the
function.
1.3 Introduction to the Control Panel

The NFS-320 is a modular, intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with features suitable for
most applications. Following is a list of operating features available.
• Alarm Verification selection, to reduce unwanted alarms, for intelligent detector points
• Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) and Presignal per NFPA 72
• Silence Inhibit timer and Auto Silence timer for Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs)
• March time/temporal code for Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs)
• Programmable Signal Silence, System Reset, and Alarm Activate functions through monitor
modules
• Automatic time-of-day and day-of-week control functions, with holiday option
• Intelligent Sensing with nine field-adjustable Pre-Alarm levels with programmable
Control-By-Event (CBE)
• Operate automatic smoke or heat detector sounder base on action Pre-Alarm level, with
general evacuation on alarm level
• Security alarm point option with separate audible signal code
• Audible alarm signaling options
• Programmable Control-By-Event control of outputs from individual alarm or supervisory
addressable devices
• Networks with other FACPs and equipment for large applications.

Section 2: Use of the Controls
2.1 Introduction
Listing of the controls and indicators and where to find information on their use:
Operating Components Covered in
Twelve System Status Indicator LEDs “System Status Indicator LEDs” on page 12
Five Control Keys “Control Keys” on page 13
Programming Keypad “Programming Keypad” on page 15
Status Indicator
LEDs (Refer to
Section 2.2 below)
80-character (2 x 40) Liquid Crystal

Display.(LCD)
Control Keys
(Refer to
page 13).
Function keys
(Refer to page 15
NFS2_640-keypad.wmf
Programming Keypad Cursor movement (arrow) keys,

(Refer to page 15 ESC key, and ENTER key. (Refer to page 15
Figure 2.1 NFS-320 Control Panel Keys and Indicators
2.2 System Status Indicator LEDs

The control panel contains 12 labeled LEDs described in Table 2.1.
Indicator Color When Active To Turn Off
CONTROLS Green LIghts when the panel assumes control of local Turns off automatically when another panel
ACTIVE operation as primary display. assumes control of local operation.
POWER Green Lights when the proper primary AC power is Always lit with AC power applied.
applied. Remains lit while power is applied.
Table 2.1 Descriptions of System Status Indicator LEDs (1 of 2)

Control Keys Use of the Controls
Indicator Color When Active To Turn Off
PRE-DISCHARGE Red Lights when any of the releasing zones have been Turns off automatically when no releasing
activated, but have not yet discharged a releasing zones are in the pre-discharge state.
agent.
DISCHARGE Red Lights when any of the releasing zones are active Turns off automatically when no releasing
and in the process of discharging a releasing zones are discharging a releasing agent.
agent.
ABORT ACTIVE Yellow Lights when an abort switch has been activated.* Turns off automatically when an abort switch
has been pressed and its timer is still
counting down.
FIRE ALARM Red Flashes when a non-acknowledged fire alarm Clear the alarm condition and reset the
exists. Lights steadily after you acknowledge the system.
fire alarm.
PRE-ALARM Red Flashes when a non-acknowledged fire Pre-Alarm Clear the pre-alarm condition. (An Action
exists. Lights steadily after you acknowledge the Pre-Alarm requires a system reset.)
Pre-Alarm.
SECURITY Blue Flashes when a non-acknowledged Security alarm Clear the Security alarm condition and reset
exists. Lights steadily after you acknowledge the the system.
alarm.
SUPERVISORY Yellow Flashes when a non-acknowledged Supervisory Clear the condition (Supervisory inputs
condition exists. Lights steadily after you require a system reset if they are latching.
acknowledge the event. Refer to Table 3.4 page 31 for latching
information.).
SYSTEM Yellow Flashes when a non-acknowledged system trouble Clear the trouble condition.
TROUBLE exists. Lights steadily after you acknowledge the
trouble.
SIGNALS Yellow Lights steadily after a fire alarm condition occurs Press SYSTEM RESET. DRILL will also turn off
SILENCED and after you press SIGNAL SILENCE to silence all the LED.
outputs. Flashes to indicate that some
silenceable outputs are on and some are off.
POINT Yellow Lights when one or more system devices are Enable the device or remove the disabled
DISABLED disabled. device from the system program.
Table 2.1 Descriptions of System Status Indicator LEDs (2 of 2)

* Activation of a Manual Release Switch will override Predischarge Delay and override an active Abort
Release Switch, resulting in an immediate agent release.
2.3 Control Keys

The control panel provides five Control Keys as described below:
2.3.1 Acknowledge/Scroll Display

Use the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to respond to new alarm or trouble signals. When
pressed, the control panel does the following:
• Silences the panel sounder
• Changes all active LED indicators from flashing to steady
• Sends an Acknowledge message to the History buffer and installed printers, CRT-2 terminals,
and FDU-80 annunciators
• Sends a signal to silence the sounders on the FDU-80 and ACS annunciators

Use of the Controls Control Keys
You can also press this key to display multiple alarms or troubles. If more than one alarm or trouble
exists, the control panel displays the next alarm or trouble for 3 seconds (or until you press the
ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key), then displays the next alarm or trouble.
NOTE: If Local Control is set to “0” (NO), the FACP will not respond to ACKNOWLEDGE, and the
piezo will not sound.
2.3.2 Signal Silence

Use the SIGNAL SILENCE key to silence the panel sounder and turn off all audio and visual devices
connected to Notification Appliance Circuits. When pressed, the control panel does the following:
• Turns off the panel sounder
• Turns off all silenceable output circuits
• Lights the SIGNALS SILENCED LED
• Sends a SIGNALS SILENCED message to the History buffer and installed printers, CRT-2
terminals, and FDU-80 annunciators
Partial Signal Silence
When some active outputs are silenced and others remain constant, the SIGNALS SILENCED LED
will flash
NOTE: If Local Control is set to “0” (NO) or “2” (Partial Control), the FACP will not respond to
SIGNAL SILENCE.
2.3.3 System Reset

Use the SYSTEM RESET key to reset the control panel. When pressed, the control panel does the
following:
• Clears ALL active inputs
• Interrupts resettable power
• Sends a “System Reset” message to the History buffer, and installed printers, CRT-2 terminals,
and FDU-80 annunciators
• Decouples from Noti•Fire•Net, if connected, for 60 seconds to allow Cooperative Control By
Event (CCBE) to clear.
If any alarm or trouble exists after you press the SYSTEM RESET key, all NACs, control outputs, and
panel audio and visual indicators will reactivate.
NOTE: Trouble conditions will not clear and re-report upon reset.
NOTE: If Local Control is set to “0” (NO), the FACP will not respond to SYSTEM RESET.

Programming Keypad Use of the Controls
2.3.4 Drill
Use the DRILL key to manually activate all silenceable outputs and Notification Appliance Circuits.
To prevent accidental activation, you must press the DRILL key for 2 seconds. When pressed, the
control panel does the following:
• Turns on all silenceable NACs
• Turns off the SIGNALS SILENCED LED
• Sends a Manual Evacuate message to the History buffer and installed printers, CRT-2
terminals, and FDU-80 annunciators
NOTE: If Local Control is set to “0” (NO) or “2” (Partial Control), the FACP will not respond to
DRILL.
2.3.5 Lamp Test

Use the LAMP TEST key to test the control panel LEDs and the panel sounder. When pressed and
held, the control panel does the following:
• Lights all control panel LEDs
• Turns on the panel sounder
• Lights all segments of the LCD display. When the LAMP TEST key is held for longer than five
seconds, the LCD will display the Software Revisions.
2.4 Programming Keypad

The programming keypad includes:
• Function keys: DETECTOR, MODULE, OUTPUT, BATTERY LEVELS, NEXT SELECTION, PREVIOUS
SELECTION, RECALL LAST ENTRY, and INCREMENT NUMBER
• ENTER key
• Cursor movement keys: ESC/LEFT ARROW key, UP key, RIGHT key, DOWN key
• Alphabetic and numeric keys, with LOWER CASE selection key
Shown below is the Programming Keypad, with descriptions for the keys.

Use of the Controls Programming Keypad
NEXT SELECTION key – press to display the next item in a list

or display the device at the next highest address
PREVIOUS SELECTION key – press to display the previous item

in a list or display the device at the next lowest address
DETECTOR key – press

to select a detector
MODULE key – press to select a

control/relay or monitor module
OUTPUT key – press to select a

Notification Appliance Circuit
Numeric keys – press to enter

numeric characters. Press with
Lower Case key for symbols.
NFS640-keypad3.cdr
Alphabetic keys – press to enter
alphabetic characters BATTERY LEVELS key – press
to check the voltage and
charging status of the
LOWER CASE key – press batteries.
with an alphabetic key to ENTER key – press to complete
enter lower case characters or save an entry. Also press to
enter Programming
SPACE – press to enter a space
Arrow keys – press to move the cursor
one place in the direction of the arrow
ESCkey – press to exit a selection or

move the cursor one place to the left
Figure 2.2 Programming Keypad

Section 3: Operation of the Control Panel
3.1 Overview
This section contains instructions for operating the control panel. Listed below are the topics
detailed in this section:
Section Refer to Page
3.2, "Normal Mode of Operation" page 18
3.3, "Fire Alarm Mode of Operation" page 18
3.4, "Mass Notification Mode of Operation" page 21
3.5, "Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Mode of Operation" page 22
3.6, "System Trouble Mode of Operation" page 23
3.6, "System Trouble Mode of Operation" page 26
3.7, "Security Alarm Mode of Operation" page 28
3.8, "Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation" page 29
3.9, "Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation" page 32
3.10, "Disabled Points Mode of Operation" page 33
3.11, "Non-Alarm Mode of Operation" page 33
3.12, "Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation" page 34
3.13, "Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation" page 35
3.14, "Operation of Special System Timers" page 37
3.15, "Waterflow Circuit Operation" page 38
3.16, "Style 6 and Style 7 Operation" page 39
This manual also contains information on operating the control panel in the appendixes, listed as
follows:
• Appendix A, “Special Zone Operation”, on page 54
• Appendix B, “Intelligent Detector Functions”, on page 63
• Appendix C.3, “Remote Terminal Mode Functions”, on page 66
• Appendix D, “Point and System Troubles Lists”, on page 72
WARNING:
! When used for CO2 releasing applications, observe proper precautions as stated in NFPA 12. Do not
enter the protected space unless physical lockout and other safety procedures are fully completed.
Do not use software disable functions in the panel as lockout.

Operation of the Control Panel Normal Mode of Operation
3.2 Normal Mode of Operation

The system operates in Normal mode when no alarms or troubles exist. In Normal mode, the
control panel displays a System Normal message as follows
SYSTEM NORMAL 01:56P 041515 Tue
Figure 3.1 Sample System Normal Message
In Normal mode, the control panel does the following functions at regular intervals:
• Polls all SLC devices and the four NACs to check for valid replies, alarms, troubles, circuit
integrity, supervisory signals, etc.
• Checks power supply troubles and batteries at 10-second intervals
• Sends a supervisory query on the optional FDU-80 and verifies proper response
• Refreshes the LCD display and the optional FDU-80 display and updates time
• Scans for any keypad or Control Key entries
• Performs a detector automatic test operation
• Tests system memory
• Monitors for microcontroller failure
3.3 Fire Alarm Mode of Operation

3.3.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Fire Alarm
When an initiating device (detector or monitor module) activates, the control panel does the
following:
• Produces a steady audible tone
• Activates the System Alarm relay (TB4)
• Flashes the FIRE ALARM LED
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that activated the fire alarm
• Displays ALARM in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
the device, as shown below:
Type Code of initiating device Custom descriptor for
Status banner this device location
ALARM: PULL STATION INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:10P 011515 2M147
Extended 12 character
custom label Time and date of trouble Device address
Zone
Figure 3.2 Sample Fire Alarm Display
• Sends an Alarm message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80
annunciators, and CRT-2s.
• Latches the control panel in alarm. (You can not return the control panel to normal operation
until you correct the alarm condition and reset the control panel)
• Initiates any Control-By-Event actions
• Starts timers (such as Silence Inhibit, Auto Silence)
• Activates the general alarm zone (Z00)

Fire Alarm Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
3.3.2 How to Respond to a Fire Alarm

If the control panel indicates a fire alarm, you can do the following:
• To silence only the panel sounder:
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The local sounder will silence and the FIRE
ALARM LED will change from flashing to steady.
The control panel will send an acknowledge message to the LCD display, history buffer, and
installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.
• To silence the panel sounder and any activated outputs that are programmed as silenceable:
Press the SIGNAL SILENCE key. The FIRE ALARM LED and SIGNALS SILENCED LED light steady.
The control panel sends an Signal Silenced message to the History buffer and installed
printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s. The figure below shows a sample Alarm Silenced
message.
Time and date of the
Status banner Alarm Silenced
SIGNALS SILENCED
03:12P 011515 Tue
Figure 3.3 Sample Alarm Silenced Message
1. Check the Alarm message for the location and type of trouble.
2. Correct the condition causing the alarm.
3. When you finish correcting the alarm condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The control
panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed
printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.
3.3.3 Interpreting Fire Alarm Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the Alarm message indicates the function of the point that initiates
the fire alarm. For example, a monitor module with a PULL STATION Type Code means that the
monitor module connects to a manual pull station. The table below lists the Type Codes that can
appear in an alarm message:
Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)
Monitor Modules
Blank Y Indicates activation of a device with no description Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT DETECT Y Indicates activation of a conventional heat detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
MONITOR Y Indicates activation of an alarm-monitoring device Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
PULL STATION Y Indicates activation of a manual fire-alarm-activating Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
device, such as a pull station.
RF MON MODUL Y Indicates activation of a wireless alarm-monitoring device Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
RF PULL STA Y Indicates activation of a wireless manual fire-alarm- Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
activating device, such as a pull station
SMOKE CONVEN Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
attached to an FZM-1
SMOKE DETECT Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
attached to an FZM-1
WATERFLOW Y Indicates activation a waterflow alarm switch Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
EVACUATE SW N Performs Drill function Activates all silenceable outputs
MAN. RELEASE Y Indicates activation of a monitor module programmed to Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
a releasing zone to perform a releasing function.
Table 3.1 Fire Alarm Type Codes (1 of 3)

Operation of the Control Panel Fire Alarm Mode of Operation
Latching
(Y/N)
MANREL DELAY Y Indicates activation of a monitor module programmed for Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
a release output
SECOND SHOT N Provides second activation of releasing zone after soak Indicates ACTIVE and activates CBE
timer has expired.
CO MONITOR* Y Indicates activation of a CO conventional detector Activates CBE, does not light an indicator at
the control panel.
Detectors
SMOKE(ION) Y Indicates activation of an ion smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(DUCT I) Y Indicates activation of a duct ion smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(PHOTO) Y Indicates activation of a photo smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
RF_PHOTO Y Indicates activation of a wireless photoelectric smoke Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
detector
SMOKE(DUCTL) Y Indicates activation of a duct laser detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(DUCTP) Y Indicates activation of a duct photo smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(HARSH)* Y Indicates activation of a HARSH smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(LASER) Y Indicates activation of a laser smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(BEAM) Y Indicates activation of a beam smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(DUCTL) Y Indicates activation of a duct laser smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
AIR REF Y Indicates activation of a laser air reference detector. Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT Y Indicates activation of a 190oF intelligent thermal detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT+ Y Indicates activation of a 190oF adjustable threshold Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
intelligent thermal detector
HEAT(ANALOG) Y 135oF intelligent thermal sensor Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT (ROR) Y 15oF per minute rate-of-rise detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
Acclimate
SMOKE ACCLIM Y Indicates activation of detector without freeze warning Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE (ACCL+) Y Indicates activation of a detector with freeze warning Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE MULTI* Y Multi sensor smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
ACCL (P SUP) Y (see Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector. Photo element Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
note activation generates a supervisory condition
below)
ACCL+ (P SUP) Y (see Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector with low Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
note temperature warning. Photo element activation generates
below) a supervisory condition.
NOTE: For ACCL/ACCL+ detectors:
Detectors programmed as ACCL (P SUP) or ACCL+ (P SUP), the heat element will latch and require a system reset to clear. The
Photo element will latch or track, depending on the ACCL (P SUP) latching setting.
PHOTO/CO* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat, or CO element of Lights FIRE ALARM LED for photo and heat,
a detector no LED will light for a CO alarm. Photo and
heat will activate CBE, CO alarm activates
special function zone FC and sixth CBE
zone only (sixth CBE zone programmable
via VeriFire Tools)
PHOTO/CO Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of Lights FIRE ALARM LED for heat, no LED will
(P SUP)* a detector. light for a CO alarm, supervisory LED will
light for photo alarm, heat and photo will
activate CBE, CO alarm activates special
function zone FC and sixth CBE zone only
(sixth CBE zone programmable via VeriFire
Tools)
PHOTO/CO Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of Lights FIRE ALARM LED for heat and photo
(C SUP)* a detector. alarms, will light supervisory LED for CO
alarm, photo and heat alarms will activate
CBE, CO alarm will activate sixth CBE zone
only (sixth CBE zone programmable via
VeriFire Tools)

Mass Notification Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
Latching
(Y/N)
NOTE: For Photo/CO detectors:
Detectors programmed as P/CO (P SUP), the heat and CO elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will latch or track,
depending on the Photo/CO (Photo SUP) setting. Detectors programmed as P/CO (C SUP), the heat and Photo elements will latch and require a system reset to
clear. The CO element will latch or track depending on the Photo/CO (CO SUP) setting.
*FlashScan mode only

3.4 Mass Notification Mode of Operation

3.4.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification Alarm
When an initiating device activates, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a steady audible tone
• Does not activate any alarm relays or devices programmed as Alarm Pending or General
Pending
• Does not flash any panel LEDs
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that activated the MN alarm
• Displays MN ALM in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
MN ALM: ECS/MN MON SECURITY STATION

MAIN BLG Z004 03:10P 041515 2M147
Zone
Figure 3.4 Sample MN Alarm Display
• Sends an Alarm message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer and installed
printers, and CRT-2s.
• Latches the control panel in MN alarm. (You can not return the control panel to normal
operation until you correct the alarm condition and reset the control panel)
• Activates special zone ZFD (Not applicable for FirstCommand applications)
• Sends an Alarm message to the central station receiver via the network, if applicable
3.4.2 How to Respond to an MN Alarm

If the control panel indicates a mass notification alarm, you can do the following:
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The local sounder will silence. The control
panel will send an acknowledge message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, history
buffer, and installed printers, and CRT-2s.
Press the SIGNAL SILENCE key. The SIGNALS SILENCED LED will light steady.

Operation of the Control Panel Mass Notification Mode of Operation
The control panel sends a Signal Silenced message to the remote annunciators, History buffer
and installed printers, and CRT-2s. The figure below shows a sample Alarm Silenced message.
SIGNALS SILENCED
03:12P 011515 Tue
1. Check the alarm message for the location and type of trouble.
2. Correct the condition causing the alarm.
3. When you finish correcting the alarm condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
printers, remote annunciators, and CRT-2s.
3.4.3 How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification

Supervisory
• Produces a warbling audible tone
• Activates any alarm relays or devices programmed as Supervisory Pending, General
Supervisory, or General Pending
• Flashes the panel’s Supervisory LEDs
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that activated the MN supervisory
• Displays MN SUP in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
MN SUP: ECS/MN SUPL SECURITY STATION

MAIN BLG Z004 03:10P 041515 2M147
Zone
Figure 3.6 Sample MN Supervisory Display
• Sends an MN Supervisory message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer
and installed printers, and CRT-2s.
• Activates special zone ZFE
• Sends an MN Supervisory message to the central station receiver via the network, if applicable
3.4.4 How to Respond to an MN Supervisory

If the control panel indicates an MN supervisory alarm, you can do the following:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
supervisory LED from flashing to steady. An Acknowledge message is sent to the remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRTs. Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL
DISPLAY key will acknowledge all MN supervisory events on the fire panel.
2. Correct the condition that activated the MN supervisory point.

Mass Notification Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
3. For a Latching event, press the system reset key to return the panel to normal operation.
For a non-latching event, the panel will return to normal operation once the supervisory
condition is corrected.
The control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer,
installed printers, remote annunciators, and CRT-2s
3.4.5 How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification Trouble

• Produces a pulsed audible tone
• Activates any alarm relays or devices programmed as Trouble Pending, General Trouble, or
General Pending
• Flashes the panel’s Trouble LEDs
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that activated the MN supervisory
• Displays MN TBL in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
MN TBL: ECS/MN TROUBLE MON SECURITY POST

MAIN BLG SHORT 03:10P 041515 2M147
Type of Trouble
Figure 3.7 Sample MN Trouble Display
• Sends an MN Trouble message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer and
installed printers, and CRT-2s.
• Activates special zone ZFF
• Sends an MN Trouble message to the central station receiver via the network, if applicable
3.4.6 How to Respond to an MN Trouble

If the control panel indicates an MN trouble, you can do the following:
Trouble LED from flashing to steady. An Acknowledge message is sent to the remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRTs. Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL
DISPLAY key will acknowledge all MN trouble events on the fire panel.
2. Check the trouble message for location and type of trouble.
3. Correct the condition that the trouble condition. If the trouble clears, the panel sends a Clear
trouble message to the History Buffer, installed printers, remote annunciators and CRT-2s
(troubles will clear from the fire panel even if they are not acknowledged.).
4. If no other events are present in the fire panel, a “System Normal” message is sent to the LCD
display, remote annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s. The fire panel
returns to normal operation.
3.4.7 Interpreting MN Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the fire panel message indicates the function of the point that
initiates the activation. The table below lists the Type Codes that can appear in an alarm message:

Operation of the Control Panel Mass Notification Mode of Operation
Latching
(Y/N)
Monitor Modules
ECS/MN Y Indicates activation of a mass notification device Activates CBE, does not light and LEDs,
MONITOR1 overrides existing fire events2, shuts off
silenceable outputs and all fire activated
strobes
ECS/MN SUPL1 Y Indicates activation of a mass notification device Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
ECS/MN SUPT1 N Indicates activation of a mass notification device Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
ECS/MN N Indicates trouble on a mass notification device Monitors mass notification devices. Will
TROUBLE MON1 generate a trouble condition for both open
and short conditions
1 This type code is not compatible with FirstCommand applications.
2
If ECS/MN OVERRIDE is not selected in VeriFire Tools, fire events will take precedence over ECS/MN audio events.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
3.5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Mode of Operation

3.5.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a CO Alarm
When a CO alarm from a FCO-851 or monitor module with a CO monitor activates due to a CO
alarm event, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a pulsed audible tone (if the piezo is enabled)
• Displays a CO alarm event that indicates the type of device that activated the CO alarm
• Displays ALARM in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
ALARM: CO INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:10P 011515 2M147
Zone
Figure 3.8 Sample CO Alarm Display
• Sends a CO alarm message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer, installed
printers, and CRT-2s.
• Latches the control panel in CO alarm. (You can not return the control panel to normal
operation until you correct the CO alarm condition and reset the control panel.)
• Initiates any Control-By-Event actions and activates special function zone FC.
3.5.2 How to Respond to a CO alarm

If the control panel indicates a CO alarm, you can do the following:
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The local sounder will silence.
The control panel will send an acknowledge message to the LCD display, remote annunciators,
history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s
Press the SIGNAL SILENCE key. The SIGNAL SILENCE LED will light steady.
The control panel sends an Signal Silenced message to the History buffer, installed printers, remote
annunciators, and CRT-2s. The figure below shows a sample Alarm silenced message.
SIGNALS SILENCED
03:12P 011515 Tue
1. Check the Alarm message for the location and type of trouble.
2. Correct the condition causing the CO alarm.
3. When you finish correcting the CO alarm condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer, installed printers,
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.

Operation of the Control Panel System Trouble Mode of Operation
3.5.3 Interpreting CO Alarm/Supervisory Type ID Codes

The Type Code that displays in the CO alarm message indicates the function of the point that
initiates the CO alarm. For example, a monitor module with a CO MONITOR Type Code means that
the monitor module monitors a conventional CO Detector. The table below lists the Type Codes
that can appear in an alarm message:
Latching
(Y/N)
Monitor Modules
CO Monitor* Y Indicates activation of a CO conventional detector Activates CBE, CO alarm does not light an
indicator at the control panel.
Detectors
Photo/CO* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat, or CO element of Activates CBE, CO alarm does not light an
a detector indicator at the control panel.
Photo/CO (C Sup)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of Activation of the Heat or Photo elements
a detector. will light an indicator at the control panel.
Activation of the CO element will light the
SUPERVISORY LED. Activates the CBE
Photo/CO (P Sup)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of Activation of the Heat element will light an
a detector. indicator at the control panel.
Activation of a CO alarm will not light an
Activation of the Photo element will light the
Detectors programmed as P/CO (P SUP), the heat and CO elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will latch or track,
depending on the Photo/CO (Photo SUP) setting. Detectors programmed as P/CO (C SUP), the heat and Photo elements will latch and require a system reset to
clear. The CO element will latch or track depending on the Photo/CO (CO SUP) setting.
Table 3.2 CO Alarm Type Codes
3.6 System Trouble Mode of Operation

3.6.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a System Trouble
The system goes into system trouble when the control panel detects an electrical fault. If no fire
alarms exist, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a pulsed audible tone
• Activates the Trouble relay (TB4)
• Flashes the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device with a trouble.
• Displays TROUBLE in the status banner on the LCD display as well as the type of trouble and
information specific to the device, as shown in Figure 3.10 below.
• Sends a Trouble message to the LCD display, history buffer and installed printers, FDU-80
annunciators, and CRT-2s.
NOTE: If a fire alarm exists when a trouble exists, the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED lights, but the Alarm
message appears in the LCD display.

System Trouble Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
Typical Trouble message that appears on the LCD display:

Type of event Type of device Custom descriptor for
this device location
TROUBL PULL STATION INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING INVREP 03:14P 011515 2M147
Extended 12 character Device address

Type of trouble Time and date of trouble
custom label
Figure 3.10 Sample Trouble Message
3.6.2 How to Respond to a System Trouble

If the control panel indicates a trouble, you can do the following:
SYSTEM TROUBLE LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms,
security and supervisory signals.
NOTE: Pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE key when only troubles exist, gives the same result as
pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key.
2. The control panel sends an Acknowledge message to the History buffer and installed printers,
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.
Status banner Time and date of Acknowledge
ACKNOWLEDGE
03:15P 011515 Tue
Figure 3.11 Sample Acknowledge Message
3. Check the trouble message for the location and type of trouble.
TROUBL MONITOR MODULE ADDRESS M021 Z00 OPEN CIRCUIT 08:10A 041515 2M021
TROUBL MONITOR MODULE ADDRESS M022 Z00 OPEN CIRCUIT 08:12A 041515 2M022
Figure 3.12 Sample Trouble Messages on CRT-2 or Printer
4. Correct the condition causing the trouble. If the trouble clears, the control panel sends a Clear
Trouble message to the History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and
CRT-2s.
If all troubles clear and no supervisory signals or fire alarms exist, the control panel does the
following:
• Returns to Normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message)
• Sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers,
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Restores troubles automatically - even if troubles are not acknowledged
If multiple trouble conditions exist in the system, the LCD and optional CRT-2 and FDU-80
annunciators display automatically step through each trouble every 3 seconds in the following
order:
1. Alarms, in order of address
2. Supervisory, in order of address
3. Troubles, in order of address

Operation of the Control Panel Security Alarm Mode of Operation
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key and the display stops on the current trouble event
for 1 minute, then begins to automatically step through remaining troubles. To manually step
through remaining troubles, press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key.
Refer to Appendix D, “Point and System Troubles Lists”, on page 72 for explanations of troubles
that appear on the display.
3.7 Security Alarm Mode of Operation

3.7.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Security Alarm
The system goes into Security mode when a monitor module point programmed with a Security
Type Code activates. If no fire alarm exists, the control panel does the following:
• Turns on the Security relay (TB5)
• Flashes the SECURITY LED (blue)
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of security alarm being generated
• Displays ACTIVE in the status banner on the control panel, along with information specific to
the device
• Sends a Security message to the LCD display, History buffer, and installed printers, FDU-80
annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Sends a Security message to the proprietary receiver via the network, if applicable.
NOTE: If a fire alarm exists, and there are silenced alarms (the SIGNALS SILENCED LED is
lighted), a Security alarm will resound the panel sounder.
A Typical security message that appears on LCD display:

Status Banner Type Code Custom descriptor for
ACTIVE SECURITY INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:17P 041515 2M147

custom label Zone Time and date of trouble
Figure 3.13 Sample Security Alarm Message
3.7.2 How to Respond to a Security Alarm

A Security Type Code latches the control panel. To return the control panel to normal operation,
you must correct the condition causing the security condition, then reset the control panel. If the
control panel indicates a security alarm, take the following action:
lighted), a Security alarm will resound the panel sounder.
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL display key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SECURITY LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms,
supervisory, and security signals. The control panel sends a Security message to the History
buffer and installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.
2. Correct the condition that activated the Security point.

Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
3. When you finish correcting the Security condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.
3.7.3 Interpreting Security Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the security alarm message indicates the type of security alarm
being generated by the monitor module that initiates the alarm. For example, a monitor module
with a Type Code of AREA MONITOR indicates an intruder in a protected premises area. The table
below lists the Type Codes that can appear in a security alarm message.
Monitor Modules
Latching
(Y/N)
AREA MONITOR Y Monitors area surveillance equipment, such Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
as motion detectors
SECURITY Y Monitors security switches for tampering Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
SYS MONITOR Y Monitors critical equipment for security Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
Table 3.3 Security Type Codes
3.8 Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation

3.8.1 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Supervisory
The system goes into Supervisory mode when a monitor module point programmed with a
Supervisory type code activates. When a Supervisory point activates, the control panel does the
following:
• Turns on the Supervisory relay (TB5)
• Flashes the SUPERVISORY LED (yellow)
• Displays one of the Type Codes listed in Table 3.4.
• Displays ACTIVE in the status banner on the control panel, along with information specific to
the device
• Sends a Supervisory message to the LCD display, History buffer, and installed printers,
lighted), a Supervisory alarm will resound the panel sounder.
A Typical Supervisory message that appears on LCD display:

Status Banner Type Code Custom descriptor for
ACTIVE TAMPER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:19P 041515 2M147

Zone Time and date of trouble
custom label
Figure 3.14 Sample Supervisory Signal Message

Operation of the Control Panel Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation
3.8.2 How to Respond to an Active Supervisory

If a Latching Supervisory Type Code Displays
Some Supervisory Type Codes latch the control panel (Refer to Table 3.4 for a list of these type
codes). To return the control panel to normal operation, you must correct the condition causing the
supervisory condition, then reset the control panel. Take the following action:
SUPERVISORY LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms, and
supervisory signals. The control panel sends a Supervisory message to the History buffer and
2. Correct the condition that activated the supervisory point.
3. When you finish correcting the latching supervisory condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to
return the control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The
control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and
If Non-latching Type Code Displays
Some Supervisory Type Codes do not latch the control panel. (Refer to Table 3.4 for a list of these
type codes). The control panel automatically returns to normal operation, when you correct the
condition that activates the supervisory point. If the control panel indicates a non-latching
supervisory point, take the following action:
SUPERVISORY LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms, and
supervisory signals. The control panel sends a Supervisory message to the History buffer and
2. Correct the condition that activated the supervisory point.
3. The control panel automatically returns to normal operation (indicated by the “System
Normal” message) and the control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD
display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.
3.8.3 How to Interpret Supervisory Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the Supervisory message indicates the function of the point that
initiates the Supervisory. For example, a monitor module with a TAMPER Type Code means that the
monitor module connects to a tamper switch.

Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
Type Codes that can appear in an Supervisory message:
Monitor Modules
Latching
(Y/N)
WATERFLOW S Y Indicates supervisory condition for activated water flow switch Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
RF SUPERVSRY N Monitors a radio frequency device Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
LATCH SUPERV Y Indicates latching supervisory condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
TRACK SUPERV N Indicates tracking supervisory condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SPRINKLR SYS Y Indicates activation of sprinkler system Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
TAMPER Y Indicates activation of tamper switch Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
Detectors
SUP.T(DUCTI) N Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(DUCTI) Y Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUPT(DUCTL) N Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUPL(DUCTL) Y Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.T(DUCTP) N Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(DUCTP) Y Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUPT(PHOTO) N Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(PHOTO) Y Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.T(ION) N Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(ION) Y Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(LASER) Y Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.T(LASER) N Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
PHOTO/CO (C SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Activation of a Heat or Photo elements will
detector. light an indicator at the control panel.
Activation of the CO element will light the
PHOTO/CO (P SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Activation of a Heat element will light an
detector. indicator at the control panel.
Activation of a CO alarm will not light an
Activation of the Photo element will light the
Detectors programmed as P/CO (P SUP), the heat and CO elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will
latch or track, depending on the Photo/CO (Photo SUP) setting. Detectors programmed as P/CO (C SUP), the heat and Photo elements will
latch and require a system reset to clear. The CO element will latch or track depending on the Photo/CO (CO SUP) setting.
ACCL (P SUP) Y (see Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector. Photo element Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
note activation generates a supervisory condition
below)
ACCL+ (P SUP) Y (see Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector with low temperature Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
note warning. Photo element activation generates a supervisory
below) condition.
NOTE: For ACCL/ACCL+ detectors:
Detectors programmed as ACCL (P SUP) or ACCL+ (P SUP), the heat element will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo
element will latch or track, depending on the ACCL (P SUP) latching setting.
Table 3.4 Supervisory Type Codes

Operation of the Control Panel Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation
3.9 Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation

3.9.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Pre-Alarm Warning
The control panel activates a Pre-Alarm Warning if a detector exceeds the programmed Pre-Alarm
Alert or Action level. When a detector activates a Pre-Alarm, the control panel does the following:
• Pulses the panel sounder
• Flashes the PRE-ALARM LED
• Activates the Pre-Alarm zone (F9)
• Sends a Pre-Alarm message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80
• Displays a pre alarm status banner, the Type Code of the detector, and the Pre-Alarm level
(Alert or Action) on the LCD display, along with information specific to the device as shown
in Figure 3.15.
3.9.2 How to Respond to a Pre-Alarm Warning

Pre-Alarm Alert and Action Levels
The Pre-Alarm function is a programmable option which determines the system’s response to real-
time detector sensing values above the programmed setting. Use the Pre-Alarm function if you
want to get an early warning of incipient or potential fire conditions. The Pre-Alarm function
provides one of two levels of Pre-Alarm as follows:
NOTE: For detailed information on Pre-Alarm applications, refer to the NFS-320 Programming
Manual.
• Alert – a non-latching condition that causes a Pre-Alarm when a detector reaches the
programmed Pre-Alarm level.
• Action – a latching condition that causes a Pre-Alarm when a detector reaches the programmed
Pre-Alarm level.
Responding to a Pre-Alarm Warning
The Pre-Alarm screen display is the same for both alert and action conditions. Following is a
sample screen for a Pre-Alarm message.
Status banner Type Code Custom descriptor for

Extended 12
character PREALM SMOKE(PHOTO) INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
custom label EASTERN WING 055%/4 03:20P 011515 1D147
Shows the detector has reached 55% of the Time and date of trouble Device address
programmed Pre-Alarm level. The 55% is a
real-time display and tracks smoke levels Detector programmed for a Pre-Alarm level of 4
Figure 3.15 Sample of an Alert Pre-Alarm Message
An Alert Pre-Alarm automatically restores to normal when the detector sensitivity, programmable
to one of nine settings, drops below the programmed Alert level. Zone F09 automatically clears
when no Pre-Alarm conditions exist.

Disabled Points Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
An Action Pre-Alarm latches until you reset the system - even if the detector sensitivity drops
below the Action level. Zone F09 activates - but Zone Z00 (general alarm) and the trouble and
alarm relays do not activate. The fifth zone programmed, not the first four, in the detector’s CBE
activates. A subsequent alarm condition for this detector clears the Action indication from the LCD
display.
Interpreting Pre-Alarm Type Codes
The Type Code that displays in the Pre-Alarm warning indicates the function of the point that
initiates the Pre-Alarm warning. Refer to the Detectors section of Table 3.1 for the Type Codes that
can appear in a Pre-Alarm warning, and for descriptions of those Type Codes.
3.10 Disabled Points Mode of Operation

The control panel indicates disabled points by displaying a screen for each disabled detector,
monitor module, and control/relay module. Disabled points do not cause an alarm or any
Control-by-Event activity. If more than one point is disabled, the control panel automatically
displays by priority, mimicking the alarms.
CAUTION:
! Disabling a zone disables all input and output devices associated with the zone if the zone is
in first zone “primary” mapped location.
When one or more points are disabled, the control panel does the following:
• Holds all disabled output points in the off-state
• Flashes the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Lights the POINT DISABLED LED
• Sends a Disabled Point message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers,
• Displays a message for each disabled point
Disable message Custom descriptor for

Type Code of the disabled device
DISABL TAMPER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING 03:20P 011515 1M159
Extended 12 character Time and date of trouble Address of the

custom label disabled device
Figure 3.16 Sample Disabled Point Message
3.11 Non-Alarm Mode of Operation

3.11.1 Purpose of Non-Alarm Points
Non-Alarm points are addressable monitor modules programmed with one of the Non-Alarm Type
Codes listed in Table 3.5. Non-Alarm points, except Non-Fire, operate like monitored system
functions that can produce troubles—but with the differences shown in the following sections.
Monitor Modules
Latching
(Y/N)
Table 3.5 Non-Alarm Type Codes (1 of 2)

Operation of the Control Panel Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation
ACCESS MONTR N Used for monitoring building access Activates CBE

ACK SWITCH N Performs Acknowledge function Silences panel sounder, gives an
Acknowledge message on the panel LCD
DRILL SWITCH N Performs Drill function Activates silenceable outputs
FIRE CONTROL N Used for air handler shutdown, intended to override Activates CBE, does NOT light an
normal operating automatic functions indicator at the control panel
NON-FIRE N Used for energy management or other non-fire Activates CBE, does NOT light an
situations. Does not affect operation of the control panel indicator at the control panel
PAS INHIBIT N Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence
RESET SWITCH N Performs Reset function Resets control panel
SIL SWITCH N Performs Signal Silence function Turns off all activated silenceable outputs
ABORT SWITCH N Indicates Active at the panel Aborts activation of a releasing zone
Table 3.5 Non-Alarm Type Codes (2 of 2)
3.11.2 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Fire Control

Activation of a FIRE CONTROL point causes the control panel to do the following:
• Initiate the monitor module Control-by-Event
• Send a message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80
• Display an ACTIVE status banner and FIRE CONTROL Type Code on the LCD display, along with
information specific to the device
Status banner
Type Code
ACTIVE FIRE CONTROL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z055 08:59a 011515 1M044
Zone affected by the Fire Control
Figure 3.17 Sample Fire Control Point Display
3.11.3 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Non-Fire Point

Non-Fire point operation does not affect control panel operation, nor does it display a message at
the panel LCD. Activation of a Non-Fire point activates CBE—but does not cause any indication
on the control panel. For example, you can program a Non-Fire point to turn lights in a zone to a
lower setting when activated. In this case, when the point activates the control panel activates the
point’s CBE to turn the lights down without any audio or visual indication on the control panel.
3.12 Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation

3.12.1 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Trouble Monitor
Trouble Monitor Points are monitor modules programmed with the following Type Codes:
Latching
Type Code Device Function Point Function
(Y/N)
EQUIP MONITR N Used for recording access to monitored equipment Activates CBE
POWER MONITR N Used to monitor remote power supplies or other Indicates trouble
external equipment
TROUBLE MON N Used to monitor remote power supplies or other Indicates trouble
external equipment
Table 3.6 Trouble Monitor Type Codes

These types of monitor modules operate like monitored system functions that can produce
troubles—but with the following differences:

Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel
• The LCD display status banner displays ACTIVE as shown:

Status banner Custom descriptor for
Type Code this device location
TROUBL TROUBLE_MON INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING 09:38A 011515 1M044
Figure 4 Sample Trouble Monitor Point Message

• The monitor module is non-latching: the module will return to normal when the trouble
condition no longer exists.
• The monitor modules activate Control-by-Event
• The panel trouble relay transfers (TB4)
3.12.2 How to Respond to an Active Trouble Monitor

If the control panel indicates an active Trouble Monitor Point, take the following action:
and supervisory signals.
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s. Check the trouble message for the location and type of
trouble.
3. Correct the condition causing the trouble.
4. When the trouble condition is corrected, the panel will return to normal operation (indicated by
the “System Normal” message).
5. The control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and
3.13 Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation

3.13.1 Overview
Output circuits include NACs, Control/Relay Modules, and Transponder Points. This section
contains a description of control panel operation for each type of output circuit.
• Four NACs are included on the control panel
• Control/Relay Modules connected to the control panel on an SLC
• Transponder Points: XPC-8 (CLIP only), or XP6-C (CLIP or FlashScan)
Trouble Type Codes for Control Modules and NAC Circuits

Silenceable
Type Code Configuration Device Function
(Y/N)
CONTROL N NAC Supervised NAC
RELAY N FORM-C relay Relay Output
BELL CIRCUIT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
STROBE CKT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
HORN CIRCUIT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
AUDIBLE CKT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
REL END BELL N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
blank N NAC Supervised NAC for undefined device
RELEASE CKT N NAC Directs outputs to perform a releasing function.
Table 3.7 Control Module and NAC Circuit Trouble Type Codes (1 of 2)

Operation of the Control Panel Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation
REL CKT ULC N NAC Directs outputs to perform a release function as required by ULC.
REL AUDIBLE N NAC NAC, activated upon release
NONRESET CTL* N NAC Relay output, unaffected by “System Reset” command
TELEPHONE N NAC Standard Telephone circuit
REL CODE BELL** N NAC Supervised NAC (NFS-320 NAC only)
INSTANT RELE N NAC NAC, short = normal; supervised for open circuits and ground
faults. Always non-silenceable and switch-inhibited.
ALARMS PEND N NAC Output that will activate upon receipt of an alarm condition, and
remain in the alarm state until all alarms have been
acknowledged.
CONTROL NAC** N NAC Supervised NAC
GEN ALARM Y Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP6-C configured as a
Municipal Box Transmitter for NFPA 72 Auxiliary Fire Alarm
Systems application. This Type ID can also be used for general
alarm activation.
GEN SUPERVIS Y Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP6-R activated under
any Supervisory condition (includes sprinkler type).
GEN TROUBLE Y Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP6-R activated under
any System Trouble condition.
GENERAL PEND Y Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP6-C that will activate
upon receipt of an alarm and/or trouble condition, and remain in
the ON state until all events have been ACKNOWLEDGED.
TROUBLE PEND N Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP6-C that will activate
upon receipt of a trouble condition, and remain in the ON state
until all troubles have been ACKNOWLEDGED.
MNS GENERAL1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output
MNS CONTROL1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output
MNS STROBE1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output
MNS SPEAKER1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output for speaker circuits
MNS RELAY1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output
* Type Code is Control Module type code only.
** Type Code is NAC Circuit type code only.
1
This type code is not compatible for FirstCommand applications.
Table 3.7 Control Module and NAC Circuit Trouble Type Codes (2 of 2)
3.13.2 How the Control Panel Indicates a NAC Trouble

A Trouble occurring on a NAC causes the control panel to do the following:
• Produce a pulsed audible tone
• Flash the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Turn on the Trouble relay (TB4)
• Display a trouble status banner and a CONTROL Type Code on the LCD display, along with
Status banner Custom Description for
TROUBL CONTROL FRONT HALLWAY NO. 2

OPEN 09:38A 011515 B02
Type of Trouble Time and date of trouble Device Address
Figure 3.1 Sample of a NAC in Trouble Message
3.13.3 How the Control Panel Indicates a Control/Relay Trouble

A trouble occurring on a control/relay module or control/relay transponder causes the control panel
to do the following:

Operation of Special System Timers Operation of the Control Panel
• Produce a pulsed audible tone

• Flash the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Turn on the Trouble relay (TB4)
• Display a trouble status banner and CONTROL Type Code on the LCD display, along with
Status banner Custom Description for
TROUBL CONTROL MODULE ADDR 1M044

OPEN 09:38A 011515 1M044
Type of Trouble Time and date of trouble Device Address
Figure 3.2 Sample of a Control/Relay Module in Trouble Message
3.13.4 How to Respond to a NAC or Control/Relay Trouble

If the control panel indicates an active NAC or Control/Relay Trouble, take the following action:
and supervisory signals.
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s. Check the trouble message for the location and type of
trouble.
3. Correct the condition causing the trouble.
4. When the trouble condition is corrected, the panel will return to normal operation (indicated by
the “System Normal” message).
5. The control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and
3.14 Operation of Special System Timers

3.14.1 What are System Timers?
There are user-programmable time delays for three specific functions: the Auto Silence Timer, the
Alarm Verification Timer, and the Silence Inhibit Timer. Figure 3.3 shows a sample System
Function Selection screen with system timer settings. For instructions on changing system
functions, refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual.
3.14.2 How to View System Timer Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option (explained in Chapter 4) to view the current selection for
the System Timers. To do so, press the keys shown below in sequence:

Operation of the Control Panel Waterflow Circuit Operation
The LCD display shows the current selections for System Functions, which includes the three
system timers.
Sample LCD display of a System Function screen with system timer selections:
Silence Inhibit Timer set to 180 seconds
Auto Silence Timer set to 600 seconds
Alarm Verification Timer set to 30 seconds
SIL INH=180 AUTO=600 VERIFY=30 USA TIME
TERM=N AC-DLY=Y LocT BLINK=01 ST=4 ACS=N
Figure 3.3 Sample System Function Selection Screen
3.14.3 How System Timers Work

The control panel can operate with special system timers: Auto Silence Timer, Alarm Verification
Timer and Silence Inhibit Timer.
Auto Silence Timer
A timer that functions like pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE key. When the Auto Silence Timer reaches
its programmed value (600-900 seconds), the control panel automatically shuts off all active
outputs programmed as silenceable.
Alarm Verification Timer
A timer that directs the control panel to ignore a fire alarm for a smoke detector, programmed for
Alarm Verification, while the Alarm Verification Timer is counting. Table 3.8 contains a summary
of how the Alarm Verification Timer works.
If The control panel does this

A second fire alarm occurs while the Ignores the Alarm Verification Timer
Alarm Verification Timer is counting
The Alarm Verification Timer elapses and Activates the fire alarm
a fire alarm still exists
The Alarm Verification Timer expires and Increments the Alarm Verification counter (up to 99)
a fire alarm no longer exists for the device and returns to normal operation
Table 3.8 Alarm Verification Timer Operation
Silence Inhibit Timer

A timer that disables the SIGNAL SILENCE key function and inhibits reset during countdown for the
programmed time (0-300 seconds) when a fire alarm occurs. A Silence Inhibit Timer starts at the
first fire alarm. Subsequent alarms will not restart the timer until the alarm condition is completely
resolved and a panel reset is performed.
3.15 Waterflow Circuit Operation

If a monitor module programmed with a WATERFLOW Type Code initiates a fire alarm, the control
panel disables the SIGNAL SILENCE key and the Auto Silence Timer. Refer to the NFS-320
Installation Manual for information on Waterflow circuits.
NOTE: In firmware version 18.x (or higher), silenceable outputs activated from a WATERFLOW
type code activation can be silenced if the silenceable waterflow option is enabled via VeriFire
Tools.

Style 6 and Style 7 Operation Operation of the Control Panel
3.16 Style 6 and Style 7 Operation

Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of communicating with addressable devices. If the
control panel detects a trouble (open or short), it will attempt to drive both ends of the loop,
maintaining communication in an unsupervised method. The trouble will display on the panel as a
Style 6 trouble until you correct the condition. Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires the use of
ISO-X isolator modules.

Section 4: Read Status Operation
4.1 Introduction
This section contains instructions and sample screens to show how to access all Read Status
functions and menus. For information on Read Status using a CRT-2 refer to Appendix C.3,
“Remote Terminal Mode Functions”, on page 66.
4.2 What is Read Status?

Read Status is a control panel function that lets you view system program information—but not
change any programmed settings. The Read Status function lets you do the following:
• View Read Status information without entering a password.
• Enter and operate Read Status functions while the control panel provides full fire protection.
• View Read Status information while a fire alarm or trouble condition exists.
NOTE: If a fire alarm or trouble occurs while you are in Read Status, the control panel
automatically exits Read Status operation and displays the new fire alarm or trouble.
4.2.1 Quick Reference Key Sequences

For quick reference, in the left margin next to each Read Status option is a block that
shows the key sequence needed to view that option.
For example, the block to the left shows how to display the “Read Point” screen:
4.3 Entering Read Status

To enter Read Status, follow these steps:
1. From the “System Normal” screen, press the ENTER key. The control panel displays the
“Entry” screen as shown below;
1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY
(ESCAPE TO ABORT)
2. From the “Entry” screen, press the 2 key. The control panel displays the “Read Status Options”
screen as shown below:.
READ POINT=0 HIST=2 ALARM HIST=4 <ENTER>
PRNT POINT=1 HIST=3 ALARM HIST=5 <ENTER>

Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation
4.4 Viewing and Printing a Read Status

To view or print Read Status information follow the instructions below:
Option Press Lets you

Read Point 0 key, ENTER key View information for a detector, module, NAC or zone
Print Points 1 key, ENTER key Print information for all installed points in the system
Read History 2 key, ENTER key Display the total number of events in the History buffer and step
through each event in sequence
Print History 3 key, ENTER key Print the contents of the History buffer (up to 800 events)
Read Alarm History 4 key, ENTER key View a display of the number of alarms in the Alarm History buffer,
then scroll through each alarm event
Print Alarm History 5 key, ENTER key Print the contents of the Alarm History buffer (up to 200 events)
NOTE: If attempting to read a point that is not installed, the control panel displays “Not Installed”.
During all Read Status operations (except print operations) the control panel starts a 2-minute timer
each time you press a key. If the control panel does not detect a key press for 2 minutes, the control
panel exits Read Status and returns to the “System Normal” display.
In Read Status, you can also do the following:
• Press the ESC key to delete the previous entry.
• Press the SYSTEM RESET key to abort Read Status.
4.4.1 How to View Read Status of Devices, Zones, & System Settings
Overview
Read Point options 0, 2, and 4 in the Read Status Screen let you display and view information for
devices and zones programmed into the control panel, as well as view system and annunciator
settings. This section provides instructions and sample displays so you can view Read Status.
Topics covered in this section:
To view Read Status for Refer to

Intelligent Detectors “How to View Read Status for a Detector” on page 42
Control/relay and Monitor “How to View Read Status for a Control/Relay or Monitor
modules Module” on page 43
NAC “How to View Read Status for a NAC” on page 44
Software Zones (Z01-Z99) “How to View Read Status for a Software Zone (Z01-Z99)”
on page 45
Special Zones (F0-F9) “How to View Read Status for a Special Zone (F0-F9)” on
page 45
Releasing Zones (R0-R9) “How to View Read Status for a Releasing Zone (R0-R9)”
on page 46
System Functions “How to Read Status for System Functions” on page 46
Annunciator Selections “How to Read Status for Annunciator Selections” on
page 47

Read Status Operation Viewing and Printing a Read Status
How to Display the Total of Installed Devices

To view the total number of installed devices, enter the “Read Status” screen
by pressing the ENTER key, then 2, then A. A screen similar to the following
will appear:
L1:159Dets, 159Mods
SB L1:000: 64 Bells: 04
How to Display a Point or Zone for Read Status

From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER key to
display the “Read Point Entry” screen as shown below:
ZONE=Z,AA,E DETECTOR=*,LDAAA,E
MODULE=#,LMAA,E OUTPUT CKT=8,AA,E
• To view a detector, press DETECTOR , detector SLC address, ENTER.
• To view a zone, press , zone number, ENTER.
• To view a monitor or control/relay module, press MODULE , module SLC address, ENTER.
• To view a NAC, press OUTPUT , two-digit address, (for example 01 for B01, etc.), ENTER.
When you select a device or a zone, the control panel displays information for the device or zone,
but does not send this information to the serial ports or the History buffer.
How to View Read Status for a Detector
From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER
key. You can now view Read Status for a detector as follows:
Three digit address press DETECTOR, enter the three digit address, then press the
ENTER key. For example, to read the status of detector 1D002:
next device
press DETECTOR, enter address 002, then press the ENTER key.
previous device The control panel now displays information about the detector,
as shown in Figure 4.1.
The display and descriptions of the fields are shown below:
Device status Type Code Label for the detector

NORMAL SMOKE (ION) INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
EASTERN WING Z002 001%A6 6 CV00 1D002
Default CBE zone selection SLC Address (001-159)
D (detector)
Current alarm reading (percent) SLC number (always 1)
Alarm sensitivity level
Pre-Alarm sensitivity level Alarm Verification Time
(in seconds)
Alarm Verification selection:
V on; * off
Multidetector selection:
A, B, C, or * (not selected)
Figure 4.1 Sample Detector Read Status Display

• Device Status The status of the detector: Normal, Alarm, or Test.

• Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of detector. (Refer to “Point
Programming” in the NFS-320 Programming Manual.)
• Default CBE Zone Selection This is the first zone in the 5 zone CBE list. Defaults are Zone
001 (Heat detectors) Zone 002 (Ion detectors) Zone 003 (Photo detectors) Zone 004 (Laser
detectors) Zone 005 (Multisensor). Values may differ depending on point programming.
• Current alarm reading (xxx%) The current alarm reading of the detector, as a percentage of
the alarm sensitivity setting.
• Alarm sensitivity level (Ax) The alarm sensitivity (x=1-9) entered in the Detector Sensitivity
Screen.
• Pre-Alarm sensitivity level The Pre-Alarm Sensitivity (1-9; 0 = Pre-Alarm not used) entered
in the Detector Settings Screen.
NOTE: Refer to “Detector Sensitivity Settings” in the NFS-320 Programming Manual for more
information on the Pre-Alarm and Alarm Sensitivity settings
• Cooperative Multi-Detector selection A smoke detector programmed to evaluate readings

from nearby detectors in making Alarm or Pre-Alarm decisions. Cooperative Multi-Detector
sensing also allows the combination of ionization with photoelectric technology in reaching an
alarm decision.
* – Multi-not used.
A – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next SLC address above.
B – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next SLC address below.
C – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next SLC address above and the next SLC
address below.
• Alarm Verification (* or V)
* – Alarm Verification not programmed for this detector.
V – Alarm Verification enabled.
Alarm Verification is a user-defined global time function that can reduce the number of
nuisance alarms. Refer to page page 38 for more information.
• Device SLC Address The SLC address of the detector.
How to View Read Status for a Control/Relay or Monitor Module
key. You can now view Read Status for a monitor or a
SLC address control/relay module as follows: press MODULE, enter the SLC
address, then press the ENTER key. For example, to read the
next device status of an FCM-1 module 1M147: press MODULE, enter 147,
previous device then press the ENTER key. The control panel now displays
information about the module as shown in Figure 4.2.
Device status Type Code (CONTROL) Label for the module

Extended 12- OFF CONTROL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
character DOORHOLDER#2 Z000 *O* 1M147
custom label
Default CBE zone selection
SLC Address (001-159)
M (module)
Switch Inhibit: I selected, * not selected SLC number (always 1)
Walk Test selection:

Silenceable: O = selected, * = not selected (default) W selected for Walk Test
* not selected
Figure 4.2 Sample Control/Relay or Monitor Module Read Status Display

• Device Status The status of the module: control/relay module [On (device active) OFF (device
not active] or monitor module (Normal, Alarm, or Test).
• Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of module. (Refer to “Point
Programming” in the NFS-320 Programming Manual.)
• CBE list Only the first zone in the device’s CBE list will be displayed.
• Device SLC Address The SLC address of the module.
• Switch Inhibit (control/relay module only) Displays whether the remote ON/OFF capability
of the device is inhibited. (I=on; *=off).
• Silenceable (control/relay module only) A selection that specifies if the device can be
silenced during an alarm by pressing the signal silence key. Possible values are:
* = output nonsilenceable
F = silenceable, resound by fire alarm
U = silenceable, resound by supervisory alarm
B = silenceable, resound by security alarm
T = silenceable, resound by trouble
O = silenceable, does not resound
NOTE: If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with System Sensor Strobe synchronization, F, U, B, T, or
O will silence the entire circuit, “*” will silence the horn portion only.
Walk Test (control/relay module only) A selection that specifies if the device will activate
during a Walk Test.
How to View Read Status for a NAC
key. You can now view Read Status for a NAC as follows:
Device address press OUTPUT, enter the device address, then press the ENTER
next device
key. For example, to read the status of NAC 0-2: press
OUTPUT, enter 02, then press the ENTER key. The control
previous device panel now displays information for a NAC as shown in
Figure 4.3.
Device status Type Code (CONTROL) Label for the NAC
OFF CONTROL FRONT HALLWAY NO. 2

Z000 *OW B02
Address (01-04)
Default zone selection B = NAC
Switch Inhibit: I selected, * not selected
Silenceable: O = selected, * = not selected (default) Walk Test selection:

W selected for Walk Test
* not selected
Figure 4.3 Sample NAC Read Status Display
• Device Status The status of the device: ON (device active) OFF (device not active).
• Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of NAC. Refer to “Appendix F -
Type Codes” in the NFS-320 Programming Manual.
• CBE List Only the first zone in the NAC’s CBE list will be displayed here.
• Device Address The address of the NAC (01-04)
• Switch Inhibit A selection for disabling the switch function for the control/relay or
transponder output circuit. (I=on; *=off).

• Silenceable A selection that specifies if the device can be silenced during an alarm by pressing
the SIGNAL SILENCE key. Possible values are:
* = output nonsilenceable
F = silenceable, resound by fire alarm
U = silenceable, resound by supervisory alarm
B = silenceable, resound by security alarm
T = silenceable, resound by troubl
O = silenceable, does not resound
NOTE: If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with System Sensor Strobe synchronization, F, U, B, T,
or O will silence the entire circuit, “*” will silence the horn portion only.
• Walk Test A selection that specifies if the device will activate during a Walk Test.
How to View Read Status for a Software Zone (Z01-Z99)
key. You can now view Read Status for a Software Zone as
Software follows: press Z, enter the zone number (01-99), then press the
Zone Number
ENTER key. For example, to read the status of Software Zone 07:
next device press Z, enter 07, then press the ENTER key. The control panel
now displays information for a Software Zone as shown below.
previous device
Zone status (ON or OFF) Custom zone label for the zone
Zone label for zones 01-99 entered in during program Change
OFF SOFTWARE ZONE 3RD FLOOR CAFETERIA

Z07
Zone Number
Figure 4.4 Sample Software Zone Read Status Display
How to View Read Status for a Special Zone (F0-F9)

key. You can now view Read Status for a Special Zone as
Special follows: press Z, enter the zone number (F0-F9), then press the
Zone Number
ENTER key. For example, to read the status of Special Zone F8:
next device press Z, enter F8, then press the ENTER key. The control panel
now displays information for a Special Zone as shown below.
previous device
NOTE: The zone label depends on the type of Special Zone. For example, CODING FUNCTION
CODE TYPE for F8.
Zone status (ON or OFF)

Zone label for Special Function F8
OFF CODING FUNCTION CODE TYPE

MARCH TIME F8
Code Type selection
for Special Zone F8 Indicates Special Zone F8
Figure 4.5 Sample Special Zone Read Status Display

How to View Read Status for a Releasing Zone (R0-R9)

key. You can now view the Read Status of a Releasing Zone as
Releasing follows: press Z, enter the zone number (R0-R9), then press the
Zone Number
ENTER key. For example, to read the status of Releasing Zone
next device R0, enter Z, enter R0, then press the ENTER key. The control
panel now displays information for a Releasing Zone as shown
previous device
below.
Zone status (ON or OFF)
Zone label for Releasing Function
OFF RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R00
Selections for Indicates Special Zone R0
Releasing Zone R0
Figure 4.6 Sample Releasing Zone Read Status Display
How to Read Status for System Functions

The “System Functions” screen specifies global settings for the
control panel. From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the
ENTER key. You can now view Read Status for System Functions as
follows: press Z, enter S0, press the ENTER key. Shown below is a
sample display and description of items for the Read Status of System
Functions:
SIL INH=000 AUTO=000 VERIFY=30 USA TIME

TERM=N AC_DLY=Y LocT BLINK=01 ST=4 ACS=N
Parameter Description Settings

SIL INH=000 Silence Inhibit timer in 000 = no timer; or the timer duration in
seconds. seconds up to 300.
AUTO=000 Auto Silence Timer in 000 = no timer; 600-900 seconds.
seconds.
VERIFY=30 Alarm Verification Timer 00 = no timer; 00-30 seconds.
USA TIME Time and date display USA TIME or EUR TIME
format
TERM=N Terminal supervision YES – To supervise the wiring of an
FDU-80.
NO – No FDU-80 supervision.
AC_DLY=N Delays AC loss reporting YES - AC loss reporting is delayed for
approximately 3 hours.
NO - No AC loss delay.
LocT One of three operating LocT – terminal connected to control
modes of a PC or terminal panel and located in the same room
connected to the control as the control panel.
panel (through TB12 PC LocM – terminal connected to control
Terminal) panel but requires password for
operation.
RemT – terminal connected through a
modem for Read Status operations
only.
Table 4.1 System Function Parameters (1 of 2)

Parameter Description Settings

BLINK=01 The rate at which intelligent BLINK=00: No blink
control or monitor modules BLINK=01: Devices blink on
blink during polling every poll.
BLINK=16: Devices blink every
16th poll.
ST=4 NFPA wiring style operation 4 – Style 4 SLC or
for the SLC 6 – both Style 6 and Style 7 SLC
ACS=N Use ACS Selection Groups N – No annunciator selected or
Y – Select and display ACS Selection
Groups
Table 4.1 System Function Parameters (2 of 2)
How to Read Status for Annunciator Selections

Annunciator Selection screens specify the information that displays
on ACS annunciators. From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then
press the ENTER key. You can now view Read Status for System
Functions as follows: press Z, enter S, enter annunciation selection
number (1-4), press the ENTER key. Sample LCD displays for the Read
Status of Annunciator Selection are shown below:
A1=Address ACS selection group

S1 ANNUN SELECTION1: A1=H A2=* A3=* A4=*
A5=* A6=* A7=* A8=* A9=* A10=* A11=*
Figure 4.7 Annunciator Selection 1 Screen
To view the next three annunciator selection screens, press the (NEXT SELECTION) key.
S2 ANNUN SELECTION2: A12=* A13=* A14=*
A15=* A16=* A17=* A18=* UDACT=N
Figure 4.8 Annunciator Selection 2 Screen
If UDACT=N, the control panel displays the Annunciator Selections 3 and 4 screen, addresses
A20-A32, as shown below:
A23=* A24=* A25=* A26=* A27=* A28=*

A32=*
Figure 4.9 Annunciator Selections 3 and 4 Screens
S5 REGION=0 TBL.REMIND=2 ALA.SCROLL=Y

LOCAL CONTROL=1 IP ACCESS=0 DCC-MODE=N
Figure 4.10 System Function Selection 5 Screen
S6 FLASHSCAN LIDET LIMOD

Y Y

S7 NODE: 000.XXX, STYLE7:N

THRESHOLD CHANNEL A:H, CHANNEL B:H
• SEC_RLY and SUP_RLY (0= turn on by Fire Alarm, 1= turn on by Security, 2= turn on by
Supervisory).
• BAT_SIZE (1= battery size is greater than 26 Ahr, 0= less t han 26 Ahr).
• C_DRILL (custom drill N= No custom drill, Y= Yes).
• TERM_DATA (0= LCD80 Terminal using 7 bit data, 1= LCD80 Terminal using 8 bit data).
• PRT_BAND (0= 2400, 1= 4800, 2= 9600).
S8 SEC_RLY:1 SUP_RLY:2 BAT_SIZE:0 C_DRILL:N

TERM_DATA:0 PRT_BAUD:2 CHARGER:Y
An Annunciator Selection screen shows the information that will display on the ACS annunciators.
The table below contains the ACS display selections.
1 through 9 Programmable Annunciator #1 through #9

0 Programmable Annunciator #10
A 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56

B Zones 57-99, 9 F zones, 8 R zones, 4 NAC
C Loop 1, Modules 1-64
D Not Used
E Loop 1, Modules 65-128
F Not Used
G Loop 1, Modules 129-159
H Loop 1, Detectors 1-64
I Not Used
J Loop 1, Detectors 65-128
K Not Used
L Loop 1, Detectors 129-159
M Not Used
N 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56, used for remote station communicator (TM-4)
O 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56, used for municipal box trip output (TM-4)
Annunciator addresses 1 to 19 can be programmed to any one of the above selections. If there is a UDACT
or UDACT-2, selections A-M will be sent to Annunciator addresses 20 to 32 respectively.
Table 4.2 ACS Selection Groups
An example of ACS selections in Annunciator Selection Screen 1:

ANNUN SELECTION1: A1=H A2=C AC=* A4=*
A5=* A6=* A7=* A8=* A9=* A10=* A11=*
Figure 4.14 Annunciator Selection Screen 1 Example
NOTE: An ACS selection marked with an asterisk (*) indicates no annunciator selection.
The figure above shows annunciator selections for addresses A1-A3 (addresses A4-A10, marked
with asterisks, are not selected)

• Annunciators set to annunciator address 1 (A1) display the status of detectors 1-64 on SLC 1
(ACS Selection Group H)
• Annunciators set to annunciator address 2 (A2) display the status of intelligent modules 1-64
on SLC-1 (ACS Selection Group C)
How to Read Status for Battery Levels
Pressing the BATTERY LEVEL key on the NFS-320 keyboard displays information concerning the
state of the battery.
A sample LCD display is shown below.
Battery Voltage 27.48V Charging at XX.XXA
Figure 4.15 Battery Levels

4.4.2 How to View Read Status for Event and Alarm History
Overview
The control panel maintains a History buffer of the last 800 events, each with a time and date
stamp. History events include the following:
• All alarms, troubles and operator actions, such as: Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal
Silence, Drill, and Walk Test.
• Programming entries (Program Change and Status Change, but not Read Status), along with a
number (0-9) indicating the programming submenu (for example, 0=Clear). For an example,
see Figure 4.18.
You can view events from the History buffer in two forms: by displaying all events (option 2,
HIST=2) or by displaying alarm events only (option 4, ALARM HIST=4).
NOTE: The History buffer contains 800 events total, including the alarm events that display for
Alarm history. The control panel generates Alarm history from the alarm events that exist in the
800-event History buffer.
How to View Read Status for Event History

Option 2 (HIST=2) lets you view the total number of events in the History
buffer (up to 800 events), then view each event in chronological
sequence. From the “Read Status” screen, press 2, then press the ENTER
key to display the “Event History” screen. A sample of the Event History
next event screen is shown below:
previous event
EVENT HISTORY START

EVENTS IN HISTORY: 550
The number of events in the History buffer
Figure 4.16 Sample Event History Display
To display events in the History buffer, do the following:

• Press the NEXT SELECTION key to step through each event from the first entry (oldest event
first) in the History buffer, or
• Press the PREVIOUS SELECTION key to step through each event from the most recent entry in the
History buffer.
NOTE: The NEXT SELECTION key will show the most recent event first, and then move to its
normal function of displaying the oldest events first.
A sample LCD display for a trouble event:

Type of event Type of trouble
TROUBL IN SYSTEM GROUND FAULT

01:46P 011508 Tue
Time and date of the event
Figure 4.17 Sample Trouble Event Display

A sample LCD display for a Program Change event:

Message specifies the
Type of event Program Change option used
PROGRAM CHANGE 5=ZONE LABEL CHG

01:51P 011508 Tue
Time and date of the event
Figure 4.18 Sample Program Change Event Display
How to View Read Status for Alarm History

Option 4 (ALARM HIST=4) lets you view the total number of alarms in
the History buffer (up to 200), then view each alarm in chronological
sequence. From the “Read Status” screen, press 4, then press the ENTER
key to display the “Event History” screen. A sample Alarm History
next event screen is shown below:
previous event
ALARM HISTORY START (ESCAPE TO ABORT)

ALARMS IN HIST: 073
The number of alarms in the History buffe
Figure 4.19 Sample Alarm History Display
To display alarms in the buffer, do the following:

• Press the NEXT SELECTION key to step through each alarm from the first entry (oldest alarm
first) in the buffer, or
• Press the PREVIOUS SELECTION key to step through each alarm from the most recent entry in
the buffer
NOTE: The NEXT SELECTION key will show the most recent event first, and then move to its
normal function of displaying the oldest events first.
A sample display for an alarm event:

Type of event Type Code of the device
(ALARM) that alarmed
ALARM: PULL_STATION INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:10P 011508 1M147
Time and date of the alarm SLC address of the
device that alarmed
Figure 4.20 Sample Alarm Event Display
4.4.3 How to Print Points, Event and Alarm History

Overview
Read Point options 1, 3, and 5 in the “Read Status” screen let you print points, event history, and
alarm history. This section contains instructions for printing, as well as sample point, event history,
and alarm history printouts.
NOTE: Before printing, make sure your control panel is connected to a compatible printer and
the printer is configured according to the manufacturer’s specifications, and that the correct baud
rate is selected at the panel.

How to Print Points

Option 1 (PRNT POINT=1) lets you print a list of all points programmed into
the system. From the “Read Status” screen, press 1, then press the ENTER
key to print a list of installed points. A sample Print Point screen is shown
below:
STATUS PRINT
Figure 4.21 Sample Print Point Display
A sample printout of three points using the Print Point option:
NORMAL SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D043 Z003 000%A8 8 ** 1D043

How to Print Event History

Option 3 (HIST=3) lets you print a list of all events in the History buffer (up
to 800). From the “Read Status” screen, press 3, then press the ENTER key to
print a list of events. A sample History Print screen is shown below:
HISTORY PRINT
Figure 4.22 Sample History Print Screen
A sample printout of three events in history using the History Print option:
******************** EVENT HISTORY START****************************************
SYSTEM RESET 02:28P 011508 Tue
ALARM: SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D075 Z002 02:28P 011508 1D075
ACKNOWLEDGE 02:28P 011508 Tue
How to Print Alarm History

Option 5 (ALARM HIST=5) lets you print a list of alarm events in the History
buffer (up to 200). From the “Read Status” screen, press 5, then press the
ENTER key to print a list of alarm events. A sample Print Alarm History
screen is shown below:
ALARM HISTORY PRINT
Figure 4.23 Sample Print Alarm History Display
A sample printout of two alarm events in the History buffer using the Print Alarm History option.
********************ALARM HISTORY START ****************************************
******************* PRINT END ****************************************

4.4.4 How to View and Print Hidden Event and Alarm History
The control panel maintains a copy of the History buffer. For instance, if someone clears the
History buffer using Status Change programming option 4, the control panel retains a copy of the
History buffer. The copy of the preceding History buffer is called a Hidden History buffer and a
copy of the preceding Alarm History is called a Hidden Alarm History buffer.
If you attempt to view or print history and the control panel displays one of the screens shown
below you can use the options listed in the table below to view the contents of a Hidden History
buffer.
HISTORY EMPTY (ESCAPE TO ABORT)

****************************************
Figure 4.24 History Empty Display
ALARM HISTORY EMPTY (ESCAPE TO ABORT)

****************************************
Figure 4.25 Alarm History Empty Display
Options for viewing and printing Hidden History and Hidden Alarm History do not appear in the
LCD display when in Read Status. You can view and print the contents of these Hidden History
buffers using the options listed in the table below. You read and print Hidden History and Hidden
Alarm History the same way you read and print history using the options that appear on the “Read
Status” screen. The table also contains references to the sections that contain instructions for
reading and printing history.
To Press Refer to
Read Hidden Alarm History “How to View Read Status for

Alarm History” on page 51
Print Hidden Alarm History “How to Print Alarm History” on

page 52
Read Hidden History “How to View Read Status for

Event History” on page 50
Print Hidden History “How to Print Event History” on

page 52
Table 4.3 Hidden History Selections

Appendix A: Special Zone Operation
A.1 Overview
This section contains information for operating the control panel as detailed in the topics listed
below:
Section Special Zone Refer to Page

A.2, "Releasing Zones (R0-R9)" R0-R9 page 54
A.3, "Time, Date, and Holiday Functions" F5, F6, F7 page 57
A.4, "NAC Coding" F8 page 59
A.5, "Presignal and Positive Alarm F0 page 60
Sequence (PAS) Operation"
A.2 Releasing Zones (R0-R9)

A.2.1 Purpose of Releasing Zones
WARNING: When used for CO2 releasing applications, observe proper precautions as stated
! in NFPA 12. Do not enter the protected space unless physical lockout and other safety
procedures are fully completed.
Do not use software disable functions in the panel as lockout.
The control panel provides ten Releasing Zones (R0-R9). These are special zones that you can use
for up to ten independent releasing operations. This section contains descriptions of each Releasing
Function option and an example of how Releasing Zone options work.
For instructions on programming Releasing Functions, refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual.
Each Releasing Zone includes the following releasing options:
Option Description
Cross Zone Cross Zones let you program the control panel to activate a Releasing
Zone when two or more initiating devices are alarmed. Cross Zone
selections are:
Y Two or more detectors are alarmed that are mapped to one of the ten
Releasing Zones (R0-R9)
Z Two or more detectors are alarmed that are mapped to two different
Software Zones and mapped to one of the ten Releasing Zones (R0-R9).
H At least one smoke detector mapped to one of the ten Releasing Zones
(R0-R9) is alarmed and at least one heat detector mapped to the same
Releasing Zone as the smoke detector is alarmed.
N Cross Zones not used
Delay Timer Select a 0–60 second delay before activating a zone.
Abort An Abort Switch Type Code used to abort activation of a zone.
Manual Release Allows immediate zone activation by overriding the abort function,
cross-zone function, and delay timer.
Soak Timer Automatically shuts off the releasing device after a preprogrammed period
of time. Select 0001-9999 seconds for a Soak Timer or 0000 seconds for
no Soak Timer.
Table A.1 Releasing Options

Releasing Zones (R0-R9) Special Zone Operation
A.2.2 How to View Releasing Zone Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selections for a Releasing Zone. For
example, to view selections for Releasing Zone R1, press the keys in sequence:
A sample LCD display of a Releasing Function selected for Releasing Zone R1:
Status (On or Off) Releasing Function status banner Releasing
Zone R1
OFF RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL

DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R01
Abort Function selection for the Releasing Zone
Figure A.1 Sample Read Status for a Releasing Zone
A.2.3 How Releasing Zones Operate

The figure below contains an illustrated example of how Releasing Zones work, using cross zone
selections with four detectors and a NAC mapped to Releasing Zone 1 (listed as ZR1 in the CBE
list). Table A.2 lists the cross zone selections and the conditions that activate the Releasing Zone:
PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 2D101
01 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D101
CBE list = O1 R1
PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 2D102

01 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D102
CBE list = O1 R1
PROGRM SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 2D103

02 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D103
CBE list = O2 R1
PROGRM HEAT(ANALOG) DETECTOR ADDR 2D104

02 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D104
CBE list = 02 R1
PROGRM RELEASE CKT FRONT HALLWAY NO. 3

R1 __ __ __ __ I** B03
CBE list = R1

Special Zone Operation Releasing Zones (R0-R9)
Software
Zone Z01
CBE list = Z02 ZR1
Smoke Heat Smoke Smoke

Detector Detector Software
Detector Detector
2D102 2D104 Zone Z02
2D103 2D101
CBE list = Z01 ZR1 CBE list = Z01 ZR1
Releasing
Zone ZR1
NAC
B03
Figure A.2 Illustrated Example of Cross Zone Programming
Listing of each Cross Zone option and the conditions required to activate the Releasing Zone,
according to the example shown in Figure A.2.
Cross Zone Selection

Condition(s) Required to Activate the Releasing zone
(Cross=)
Cross=N An alarm from any initiating devices activates the releasing circuit.
Cross=Y An alarm from any two initiating devices activates the releasing circuit.
Cross=Z An alarm from two initiating devices mapped to different Software Zones,
but mapped to the same Releasing Zone.
• An alarm from 2D101 and 2D103 – detectors mapped to different
zones, but both list ZR1 in their CBE.
Cross=H Activation of heat detector 2D104 and one smoke detector (2D101,
2D102, or 2D103).
Table A.2 Example of Cross Zone Selections

Time, Date, and Holiday Functions Special Zone Operation
A.3 Time, Date, and Holiday Functions

A.3.1 Overview
The control panel includes a real-time clock that displays the time-of-day, the date, and the
day-of-week. The clock includes a lithium battery backup. Time displays in a USA format (12-hour
time format with month/day/year) or a EUR (European) format as shown below:
OPEN 03:48P 011515 1M159
USA Time and Date format (default)

OPEN 15:48 150115 1M159
EUR Time and date format
Figure A.3 Sample USA and EUR Time/Date Formats
The control panel also provides Time Control zones F5 and F6 for time and date control functions
and zone F7 for holiday functions.
A.3.2 How to View Time Control Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Time function. To do
so, press the following keys in sequence:
or
NOTE: For instructions on programming the Time function, refer to the NFS-320 Programming
Manual.
The LCD display shows the current selections for the Time Control function. The figure below
shows a sample LCD display of a Time Control function:
Status ON (ON time in effect)
Time Function status banner
ON TIME FUNCTION TIME CONTROL
ON=07:00 OFF=15:00 DAYS=SMTWTF*H F05
ON time for
devices that list Zone F5
F5 Day-of-week selections
OFF time for devices (H=holiday selected)
that list F5
Figure A.4 Sample Read Status for Time Function

Special Zone Operation Time, Date, and Holiday Functions
A.3.3 How to View Holiday Function Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Holiday function. To
do so, press the following keys in sequence:
NOTE: For instructions on programming the Holiday function, refer to the NFS-320
Programming Manual.
The LCD display in Figure A.5 gives an example of an LCD display of a Holiday function:
Status ON (holiday function not in effect)
Holiday Function status banner
ON HOLIDAY FUNCTION 12/15 **/** **/**

**/** **/** **/** **/** **/** **/**
Holiday selections (for zone F7)
Figure A.5 Sample Read Status for Holiday Function
A.3.4 How Time Control and Holiday Functions Work

Time and Holiday activation occurs automatically and does not require operator intervention. All
outputs with a CBE list containing F5 or F6 activate within the times specified for the days of the
week listed in F5 or F6. All smoke detectors with a CBE list containing F5 or F6 switch to their
lowest sensitivity (AL:9) within the times specified for the days of the week listed in ZF5 or ZF6.
Refer to “Intelligent Sensing Applications” in the NFS-320 Programming Manual for details on
setting detector sensitivity.
Time Control is active for all days of the week listed in F5 or F6. Holidays listed in F7 are excluded
unless you list Holidays (H) in the day-of-week selection of F5 and F6 (shown in Figure A.4). Enter
the time functions in a 24-hour format with the OFF time later than the ON time. After changing
programming using Time Control, always reset the control panel.
NOTE: You can turn a NON FIRE control point on and off, by listing zone F5 or F6 in the CBE list
of a control/relay module.
You can use Time Control zones F5 and F6 to program non-fire applications such as turning lights
on and off, setting a thermostat, and so on. For example, you can program zones F5 and F6 to
activate outputs at one time of day and deactivate outputs at later time, on specified days of a week.
Table A.3 contains descriptions of additional Time Control applications:
Application Requirement
Control day and night sensitivity of List zone F5 or F6 in the detector CBE. This
intelligent, addressable detectors automatically sets the detector sensitivity to the
minimum setting (AL:9) during the day and
automatically returns detector sensitivity to
programmed sensitivity during the evening.
Control a specific date of year Input up to nine date in the Holiday selection screen
for Special Zone F7, then list zone F7 (Holiday) in the
CBE of a device.
Table A.3 Time Control Applications

NAC Coding Special Zone Operation
A.4 NAC Coding

A.4.1 Overview of Coding
A Coding selection is the Code Type that pulses when the control panel activates a NAC mapped to
Special Zone F8. Special Zone F8 provides coding selections (see Table A.4) that you can list in the
CBE of a NAC. To use a Code Type, program a NAC to list Zone F8 (reserved for a Code Type) in
the NAC CBE list.
NOTE: Control modules (FCM-1, FRM-1) cannot be coded.
The table below contains descriptions of the signals that correspond to each NAC Code Type:
Coding Selection Signal Notes

March Time (default) 120 PPM (pulses Per minute) Default selection for NACs mapped to F8.
Two-Stage Alert signal (20 PPM) or Alert signal – When an alarm occurs and not activated by
General Alarm signal (Temporal another zone, the output pulses at 20 PPM.
pattern) General Alarm signal – If not acknowledged within 5 minutes,
the control panel switches from 20 PPM to Temporal pattern.
California 10 sec. On, 5 sec. Off, repeats n/a
Temporal 0.5 on, 0.5 off, 0.5 on, 0.5 off, Used as a standard general EVAC signal.
0.5 on, 1.5 off, repeats
Two-Stage Canada Alert signal (20 PPM) Operates the same as Two-Stage except it wil only switch to
(3 minutes) Drill Switch activation switches second stage:
to Temporal pattern • by activation of Drill Switch, or
• the three minute timer expires, or
• through a CBE event (General Alarm Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or
Logic Zones 1-20)
(5 minutes) Drill Switch activation switches second stage:
to Temporal pattern • by activation of Drill Switch, or
• the five minute timer expires, or
• through a CBE event (General Alarm Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or
Logic Zones 1-20)
Manual Drill Switch activation or CBE second stage:
activation switches to Temporal • by activation of Drill Switch, or
pattern • through a CBE event (General Alarm Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or
Logic Zones 1-20)
System Sensor Strobe Synchronizes System Sensor ADA horn/strobes.
Gentex Strobe Synchronizes Gentex horns/strobes.
Table A.4 F8 Code Types and Audio Signals
A.4.2 How to View Coding (F8) Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Coding function. To
do so, press the following keys in sequence:
NOTE: For instructions on programming the Coding function, refer to the NFS-320 Programming
Manual.

Special Zone Operation Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation
The LCD display shows the current selections for the Code Type. Figure A.6 shows a sample LCD
display of a Code Type selection of March Time:
Status Coding Function status banner
OFF CODING FUNCTION CODE TYPE
MARCH TIME F08
Coding selection Zone F08
Figure A.6 Sample Read Status for Coding Function
A.4.3 How to Respond to an Alarm with Coding

If an alarm occurs with a Coding selection, the control panel latches the control panel in alarm and
pulses outputs mapped to F8 at the pulse specified by the Coding selection (see Table A.4). To
silence the outputs, press the SIGNAL SILENCE key.
A.5 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation

A.5.1 Overview
This section describes the Presignal and PAS selection, and provides instructions on how to do the
following:
• View Presignal and PAS selections
• Respond to an alarm with Presignal
• Operate the control panel with a Presignal Delay Timer only
• Operate the control panel with a Presignal Delay Timer and PAS
A.5.2 What is Presignal and PAS?

Presignal is a feature that initially causes alarm signals to only sound in specific areas, monitored
by qualified persons. This allows delay of the alarm from 60 to180 seconds after the start of alarm
processing. The control panel Presignal feature provides two selections:
NOTE: Presignal differs from the Alarm Verification Timer which does not require human
intervention.
• A Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds) that delays activation of all outputs with a CBE that
includes Special Zone F0.
• A PAS selection, in addition to the Presignal Delay Timer, that allows a 15-second time period
for acknowledging an alarm signal from a fire detection/initiating device. If the alarm is not
acknowledged within 15 seconds, all local and remote outputs activate immediately and
automatically.
An illustration of Presignal and PAS timing.
Presignal Delay Timer (60-180)
PAS (15s)
If PAS=Y, alarm activates

outputs if not acknowledged
Initial alarm Alarm activates outputs,
annunciation if panel is not reset.
Figure A.7 Presignal and PAS Time

Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation Special Zone Operation
A.5.3 How to View Presignal and PAS Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Presignal function.
To do so, press the keys in sequence:
NOTE: For instructions on programming the Presignal function, refer to the NFS-320
Programming Manual.
The LCD display shows the current selections for the Presignal function. The figure below shows a
sample LCD display of a Presignal function selected for PAS and a Presignal Delay Timer of 60
seconds:
Status Off Presignal Function status banner
OFF PRESIGNAL FUNCT PRESIGNAL DELAY

DELAY-060 PAS=YES FOO
Presignal Delay=60 PAS selected Zone F00
Seconds
Figure A.8 Sample Read Status for Presignal Function
NOTE: If any monitor modules are programmed with a PAS INHIBIT Type Code and a fire alarm
occurs, zone F0 goes false and aborts the Presignal Delay Timer.
A.5.4 How to Respond to an Alarm with Presignal Delay Timer (no PAS)
If an alarm occurs with a Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds), the control panel displays the
type of device and the SLC address of the device causing the alarm. If a second alarm occurs during
the Presignal Delay Timer, the control panel aborts the Presignal Delay Timer and activates all
programmed outputs. A sample Alarm screen for a monitor module is shown below:
Status banner ALARM Type Code MONITOR
ALARM: MONITOR MODULE ADDR 1M147

Z004 10:14A 011515 1M147
First zone in the CBE list SLC address of the
(blank if no zone listed) activated initiating device
Figure A.9 Sample Alarm Display Screen
The FIRE ALARM LED flashes and the panel sounder pulses a steady tone. The control panel latches
until the alarm is corrected and you press the SYSTEM RESET key to reset the control panel. You
have the duration of the Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds) to respond to the alarm before the
control panel automatically activates all outputs programmed to F0. You can take the following
actions:
• To silence the panel sounder and change the FIRE ALARM LED from flashing to steady, press
the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key.
• To abort the Presignal Delay Timer, press the SYSTEM RESET key.
• To manually activate all outputs programmed to F0, press the DRILL key. The Manual Evacuate
screen appears, the panel sounder pulses and the FIRE ALARM LED changes from flashing to
steady. The Manual Evacuate screen and Alarm screen display alternately at 3-second
intervals.
If the Presignal Delay Timer reaches its programmed value, without operator intervention, the
control panel activates all outputs programmed to F0.

Special Zone Operation Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation
A.5.5 How to Respond to an Alarm with Presignal Delay Timer

(PAS selected)
If an alarm occurs with a Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds) and PAS selected, the control
panel displays an Alarm screen that shows the type of device and the SLC address of the device
causing the alarm. When an alarm comes from an initiating device with a CBE list that includes F0
(with PAS selected), the control panel delays the following outputs:
• System Alarm relay
• TM-4 Polarity Reversal Alarm output
• TM-4 Municipal Box output
NOTE: These outputs do not delay for Presignal operations without PAS selected.
If a second alarm occurs during the Presignal Delay Timer, the control panel aborts the Presignal
Delay Timer and activates all programmed outputs.
A sample Alarm screen for a monitor module:
Status banner ALARM Type Code MONITOR
ALARM: MONITOR MODULE ADDR 1M147

Z004 10:14A 011515 1M147
SLC address of the
activated initiating device
Figure A.10 Sample Alarm Display Screen
The FIRE ALARM LED flashes and the panel sounder pulses a steady tone. The control panel latches
until the alarm is corrected and you press the SYSTEM RESET key to reset the control panel. You
have 15 seconds to acknowledge the alarm or the control panel automatically activates all outputs
programmed to F0. If you acknowledge the alarm within 15 seconds, the control panel increases the
delay time to the full Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds). You have the duration of the
Presignal Delay Timer to respond to the alarm before the control panel activates all outputs
programmed to F0. You can take the following actions:
• To increase the delay to the full programmed Presignal Delay Timer, press the
ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The panel sounder goes silent and the FIRE ALARM LED
changes from flashing to steady.
• To abort the Presignal Delay Timer, press the SYSTEM RESET key.
• To manually activate all outputs programmed to F0, press the DRILL key. The Manual Evacuate
screen appears, the panel sounder pulses and the FIRE ALARM LED changes from flashing to
steady. The Manual Evacuate screen and Alarm screen display alternately at 3-second
intervals.
If the Presignal Delay Timer reaches its programmed value, without operator intervention, the
control panel activates all outputs programmed to F0.

Appendix B: Intelligent Detector Functions
NOTE: For instructions on selecting Intelligent Detector Functions, refer to the NFS-320
Programming Manual.
Descriptions for Intelligent Detector Functions
Function Description
Analog Display The control panel reads and displays analog information from the 318
analog detectors (159 per SLC). The display shows the sensed air at
the detector as a percentage of the alarm threshold for each detector.
Sensitivity Adjust Nine selections for manually setting intelligent detector alarm levels
within the UL range. If using ionization detectors in duct applications,
set Sensitivity Adjust to Level 1.
Refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual for detector sensitivity
information.
Day/Night Sensitivity You can program the system to automatically force smoke detectors to
Operation minimum sensitivity during the day. Refer to “Time, Date, and Holiday
Functions” on page 57.
Maintenance Alert When compensation reaches the limit of the amount of drift
compensation that can be safely applied, the control panel reports a
trouble condition, according to National Fire Alarm Code standards.
This condition also activates if the detector remains at very high or very
low measured air levels for an extended time.
Automatic Test The control panel performs an automatic test of each detector every
Operation 256 minutes. Failure to meet the test limits causes an Auto Test Fail
trouble.
Type Code The control panel monitors hardware device Type Codes for each
Supervision installed device at regular intervals (an interval can take up to 40
minutes for a full capacity system). If a mismatch of type compared to
the program occurs, the control panel generates a point trouble labeled
Invalid Type.
LED Control A global program selection to prevent detector LEDs from blinking as a
Operation result of polling during normal operation. A typical application is a
sleeping area where a blinking light can distract people. As a standard
function, independent of this programming selection, the control panel
allows all LEDs to turn on in alarm.
Alarm Verification Timer The control panel performs alarm verification on programmed
and Verification Counter intelligent smoke detectors. The Alarm Verification Timer is a global
Operation program selection of 0–240 seconds (ULC installations can not exceed
30 seconds/ Can not exceed 60 seconds for UL 864). Each detector
includes a Verification Counter, which displays the number of times
that a detector entered verification but did not time-out to alarm. The
Verification Counter increments to 99 and holds.
Table B.1 Intelligent Detector Functions

Appendix C: Remote Terminal Access
C.1 General Description

The control panel can communicate with a remote terminal or computer connected to the EIA-232
PC/Terminal port. Refer to the NFS-320 Installation Manual for installation information.
NOTE: See the NFS-320 Programming Manual for instructions on enabling the CRT.
This port may be set up for interactive operation or for monitoring only. Interactive operation
requires that all equipment be UL-listed under UL Standard for Safety UL 864 and be installed and
set up as directed under Local Terminal Mode (LocT) or Local Monitor Mode (LocM).
ITE (Information Technology Equipment) equipment listed under UL 1950 is allowed for ancillary
system monitoring when the system is installed and set up as directed under Remote Terminal
Mode (RemT).
C.2 Operating Modes

The control panel provides three operating modes for the CPU EIA-232 PC/Terminal port:
• Local Terminal - LocT
• Local Monitor - LocM
• Remote Monitor - RemM
You select the operating mode during control panel programming (Global System Functions). For
more information, refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual.
The following subsections outline the functions, password requirements, and additional
information for each operating mode.
C.2.1 Local Terminal Mode (LocT)

Functions, passwords, and special requirements of Local Terminal Mode (LocT) are:
Functions: Read Status, Alter Status, and Control Functions (Table C.1).
Passwords: User-defined password for Alter Status functions.
Requirements: The terminal must be mounted in a UL 864 listed enclosure or positioned to provide
equivalent protection against unauthorized use.
Functions available with the Local Terminal Mode:
Function Lets you...
Read Status • Display the status of an individual point (Detector, Module, or Zone).
• Display a list of all the points in Alarm or trouble.
• Display a list of all programmed points in the system.
• Step through the History buffer event by event.
• Display the entire History buffer.
Alter Status • Disable/Enable an individual point.
• Change the sensitivity of a detector.
• Clear the verification counter of all detectors.
• Clear the entire History buffer.
• Set the Intelligent Sensing alert and action levels.
Table C.1 Local Terminal Mode Functions (1 of 2)

Operating Modes Remote Terminal Access
Control Functions • Acknowledge.

• Signal Silence.
• System Reset.
• Drill.
Table C.1 Local Terminal Mode Functions (2 of 2)
C.2.2 Local Monitor Mode (LocM)

Functions, passwords, and special requirements of Local Monitor Mode (LocM) are:
Functions: Read Status, Alter Status, and Control Functions (Table C.2).
Passwords: User-defined password for Alter Status and Control functions.
Requirements: Password security feature for Control Functions eliminates the need for mounting the
CRT-2 in an enclosure.
Functions available with the Local Monitor Mode:
Alter Status • Disable/Enable an individual point.
• Change the sensitivity of a detector.
• Clear the verification counter of all detectors.
• Clear the entire History buffer.
• Set the Intelligent Sensing alert and action levels.
Control Functions • Acknowledge
• Signal Silence
• System Reset
• Drill
Table C.2 Local Monitor Mode Functions
C.2.3 Remote Terminal Mode (RemT)

Functions, passwords, and special requirements of Remote Terminal Mode (RemT) are:
Functions: Read Status only. See Table C.3.
Passwords: None
Requirements: Use with UL ITE-listed terminals, including personal computers with the VeriFire™
Tools or terminal emulation software. Intended for terminals connected through
modems, including FSK modems connected through a public switched telephone
network.

Remote Terminal Access Using the CRT-2 for Read Status
Functions available with the Remote Terminal Mode:
Functions Lets you...
Alter Status • N/A
Control Functions • N/A
Table C.3 Remote Terminal Mode Functions
C.3 Using the CRT-2 for Read Status

C.3.1 Overview
This section shows how to perform Read Status functions from a CRT-2.
NOTE: See the NFS-320 Programming Manual for instructions on enabling the CRT port.
For more information see the “Read Status” section of this manual.
Read Point Read the status of any point in the system (detectors, modules, software
zones, and system parameters).
Alm/Tbl Status Display a list of all devices in the system that are in Alarm or trouble.
Read All Points Display a list of all points programmed in the system. This list will display the
status of all addressable detectors, modules, system parameters and
software zones.
History Step Step through the History buffer one event at a time.
History-All Send the entire History buffer to the CRT, from the most recent event to the
oldest event.
Table C.4 Read Status Functions
C.3.2 Accessing Read Status Options

Access the Read Status function from the CRT-2 by following these steps.
1. Turn on the CRT-2, which is connected to the control panel.
2. Press the Read Status function key. The control panel displays the “Read Status” menu
options:
Rd Point=1, Rd Alm/Tbl=2, All Points=3, Hist:Step=4/All=5, Ala-Hist:Step=6/All=7
From the Read Status menu, you can select options 1-7.

Using the CRT-2 for Read Status Remote Terminal Access
C.3.3 Read Point

From the Read Status menu, select option 1 - Read Point. The CRT-2 displays the following:
Press <1> <ENTER>
Type D(nnn), (n)M(nnn), Z(nn), F(n),, R(n), Ex, Lx or S(n) then hit Enter
Address )01-159)
Number
Enter the following:.
NOTE: Press F5 to scroll forward through a list of devices. Press F6 to scroll back through a list
of devices.
1. Enter the first letter of the device, using upper case letters.
• Detector = “D”
• Module = “M”
• Zone = “Z”
• Special Function = “F”
• Releasing Zone = “R”
• E Zone = “E”
• L Zone = “L”
• System Parameter = “S”
2. Enter the address or number of the device.
3. Press “ENTER”.
Example Read points for detectors 1D001 and 1D002 on SLC 1:
Press <D> <0> <0> <1> <ENTER>
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) INTENSIVE CARE UNIT NURSE LOUNGE Z050 020%A6 6 CV30 1D001
Press <NEXT>
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADR 1D002 Z002 000%A6 6 ** 1D002
C.3.4 Display Devices in Alarm or Trouble

From the “Read Status” menu, select option 2 - Read Alarms/Troubles. The CRT-2 will display the
alarm and trouble history.
The semicolon, a control character in networking applications, separates the hour and minute of
events displayed from history. If events display as they occur, a colon separates the hour and
minute.
Press <2> <ENTER>
TROUBL SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D003 INVREP 01;09P 041615 1D003

TROUBL SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D004 INVREP 01;09P 041615 1D004
TROUBL HEAT(FIXED) DETECTOR ADDR 1D006 INVREP 01;09P 041615 1D006
TROUBL MONITOR MODULE ADDR 1M041 INVREP 01;09P 041615 1M041
TROUBL IN SYSTEM GROUND FAULT 01;09P 041615 Wed
TROUBL IN SYSTEM BATTERY 01;09P 041615 Wed

Remote Terminal Access Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status
C.3.5 Display All Programmed Points

From the “Read Status” menu, select option 3 - Read All Points. The CRT-2 displays a list of the
status of all addressable detectors, modules, system parameters and software zones:
Press <3> <ENTER>

NORMAL SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D003 Z002 020%A6 6 ** 1D003
NORMAL HEAT(FIXED) DETECTOR ADDR 1D006 Z001 050% * 1D006
NORMAL SMOKE(LASER) DETECTOR ADDR 1D099 Z004 000%A6 6 *V00 1D099
OFF RELEASE CKT MODULE ADDR 1M001 ZR00 I** 1M001
NORMAL MONITOR MODULE ADDR 1M001 ZR00 I** 1M001
OFF RELAY MODULE ADDR 1M033 Z000 *FW 1M033
OFF SOFTWARE ZONE Zone 01 Z01
C.3.6 Step-through History

From the “Read Status” menu, select option 4 - History-Step. This option lets you step through all
history events one event at a time. Step through the history list one event at a time by pressing the
Next F5 or Prior F6 function keys.
C.3.7 View All History

From the “Read Status” menu, select option 5 - History ALL. The entire history of events will
display on the screen.
C.3.8 Step-through Alarm History

From the “Read Status” menu, select option 6 - Alarm-History:Step. This option lets you step
through the panel’s alarm history one event at a time by pressing the Next F5 or Prior F6 function
keys.
C.3.9 View All Alarm History

From the “Read Status” menu select option 7 - Alarm History All. This entire history of alarm
events will display on the screen, from most recent to oldest event.
Press <7> <ENTER>
************************ ALARM HISTORY START ***********************************

ALARM: MAN_RELEASE MODULE ADDR 1M065 10:21A 011515 1M065
ALARM: MAN_RELEASE MODULE ADDR 1M065 10:19A 011515 1M065
ALARM: MAN_RELEASE MODULE ADDR 1M065 03:20P 011515 1M065
ALARM: SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D129 03:20P 011515 1M065
C.4 Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status

C.4.1 Overview
This section shows how to Alter Status functions from a CRT-2.
NOTE: The panel must be in Local Terminal Mode (LocT) or Local Monitor Mode (LocM).
NOTE: See the NFS-320 Programming Manual for instructions on enabling the CRT port.

Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status Remote Terminal Access
Disable Enable or disable detectors or modules.
Alarm/Pre-Alarm Change the Alarm and Pre-Alarm levels of any addressable detector in the
system.
Clear Verification Clear the verification counter for all the addressable detectors in the system.
Clear History Clear the contents of the History buffer.
Set Action/Alert Set the Pre-Alarm for Alert or Action.
Table C.5 Alter Status Functions
C.4.2 Accessing Alter Status Options

Access Alter Status function from the CRT-2 by following these steps.
1. Turn on the CRT-2 connected to the control panel.
2. Press the Alter Status function key. The control panel displays the Password screen.
Press <ALTER STATUS>
Enter Status CHange Password or Escape to Abort
3. Enter the Status Change Password. The factory default Status Change Password is 11111.The
password does not display on the CRT-2. Five asterisks will appear in place of the password.
Press <1><1><1><1><1><ENTER>
*****
The Alter Status Options menu appears.
1=Disable 2=Alarm/Prealarm 3=Clear Verification 4=Clear History 5=Alert/Action
From the Alter Status Options menu, you can select 1-5.
C.4.3 Enable or Disable Detectors, Modules or Zones

From the “Alter Status” menu select option 1 - Disable. Disable lets you enable or disable
detectors, modules, or zones.
Press <1><ENTER> Address (01-159)
Disable/Enable. Type D(nnn) / nMnnn / P(nn) / Z(nn) then Enter

STATUS CHANGE Dis/Ena point 8:29A Tue 01/15/15
Number
Enter the following:

1. Enter the first letter to read one of the following, using upper case letters:
2. Detector = D
Module = M
NAC = P
Zone - Z
3. Enter the address or number of the device.
4. Press ENTER and a display similar to the following will appear.

Remote Terminal Access Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status
EXAMPLE Disable Detector address 101 on SLC1:
Press <D><1><0><1><ENTER>
D101 Now Enabled, Enter E(Enable) / D(Disable) or Esc. to Abort
Press D to Disable (E to Enable); then press ENTER.

Press <D><ENTER>
Device now disabled

TROUBL SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 101 Z03 DEVICE DISABLED 08:29A Tue 01/15/15 D101
C.4.4 Change Alarm and Pre-Alarm Levels

This option lets you change the Alarm and Pre-alarm levels of any addressable detector in the
system. Follow these steps.
1. From the “Alter Status” menu select option 2 - Alarm/Pre-alarm.
Press <2><ENTER>
Det. Alarm/Prealarm level, type address D(

TROUBL SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 101 Z03 DEVICE DISABLED 08:29A Tue 01/15/15 D101
2. Enter the address of the detector you wish to change. For example, change alarm and pre-alarm
levels for detector 102 on SLC 1 to Alarm Level 4 & Pre-alarm Level 2.
Press <D><1><0><2><ENTER><A><5><P><2><ENTER>
STATUS CHANGE Alarm/Prealarm level 08:29A Tue 01/15/15

D102 sens. at level 5, Prealarm at level 3, Enter AxPx to change, Esc. to Abort
D102 now set at new Alarm level 5 and new Pre-alarm level 2
C.4.5 Clear Verification Counter

Clear verification lets you clear the verification counter for all the addressable detectors in the
system.
Press <3><ENTER>
STATUS CHANGE Clear verify count 08:29A Tue 01/15/15
C.4.6 Clear the Entire History Buffer

Clear History lets you clear the entire History buffer.
Press <4><ENTER>
***************History Clear*************************

Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status Remote Terminal Access
C.4.7 Set the Pre-Alarm for Alert or Action

Set Action/Alert lets you set the Pre-alarm for Alert or Action. For example, change Pre-alarm
from “Alert” to “Action” as follows:
Press <5><ENTER>
Set Pre-alarm Alert (NO)/Action(YES). Type N or Y then Enter

STATUS CHANGE Change Alert/Action 08:29A Tue 01/15/15
Press <Y><ENTER>
Pre-alarm now set for ACTION

Appendix D: Point and System Troubles Lists
There are a variety of point or system trouble types that may appear in a trouble message. The
tables below give lists of the troubles and indications of their cause.
D.1 Point (Device) Troubles

A message from the “Trouble Type” column in the following table will appear in the upper right corner of
the panel display when a point (device) trouble occurs. Use this table to help determine what the trouble is.
POINT TROUBLES
TROUBLE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION ACTION
AC FAILURE The auxiliary power supply has lost AC power. Determine whether there is an AC power loss or whether
the power supply and wiring is correct.
ADRFLT Detector and new sounder base address doesn’t match. Or the ACPS Readdress the incorrect device.
address is incorrect.
ALIGN A beam detector is in configuration mode. No action is necessary, as the trouble will clear when the
configuration is complete. However, the detector will not
detect a fire while this trouble exists.
BLOCK Something has come between the detector’s beam and its reflector. Investigate and clear the blockage.
CHGFLT* The power supply’s battery charger is not working properly. Correct the fault.
CO 6MN The CO (carbon monoxide) detection element on the detector has six Replace the detector.
months left to expiration. (This trouble generates in FlashScan mode
only. CLIP mode will generate a LO VAL error.)
CO EXP The CO (carbon monoxide) detection element on the detector has Replace the detector.
reached the expiration date. (This trouble generates in FlashScan mode
only. CLIP mode will generate a LO VAL error.)
CO TBL The CO element on the detector is not working properly. (This trouble Replace the detector.
generates in FlashScan mode only. CLIP mode will generate a LO VAL
error.)
DIRTY 1 The detector is dirty and needs cleaning Clean the detector.
DIRTY 2 The detector requires cleaning immediately. It is a false alarm risk. Clean the detector immediately.
DISABL The point has been disabled. Service and re-enable the point.
DUAL ADDRESS There is more than one device of a single type (detector or module) with Readdress the incorrect device.
the same SLC address. A detector and a module can share the same
address on an SLC, but two detectors, or two modules, can not. Not that
some addressable devices (e.g. certain power supplies and RFXs) may
not appear to be detectors or modules, but are addressed on the SLC
as such.
GNDFLT There is a ground fault on the main or auxiliary power supply. Correct the fault.
HI BAT The auxiliary power supply’s battery charge is too high. Check the batteries for problems. Replace batteries if
necessary.
INVREP The device has returned a response to the panel that the panel did not Check the device for functionality, addressing and wiring.
expect.
IR TBL The infrared element is not working properly on the detector. (This Replace the detector.
trouble generates in FlashScan mode only. CLIP mode will generate a
LO VAL error.)
LO BAT The auxiliary power supply’s battery is low. Check the batteries for problems. Replace batteries if
necessary.
LO TEMP The temperature read by a Heat+ or Acclimate™+ detector is too low. Raise the heat in the area of the detector.
LO VAL The detector chamber reading is too low; the detector is not operating The detector must be removed and replaced by an
properly. Or (CLIP Mode only) the thermistors, CO element, or infra-red authorized service representative.
element on the detector is not working properly, or they are
experiencing a freeze warning.
NO ANS The device (module or detector) is not responding to the poll. Either the Determine whether the device is functional, and
device is not working or it is not connected properly. connected and addressed properly on the SLC.
NO SIG The device (module or detector) is not responding to the poll. Either the Determine whether the device is functional, and
device is not working or it is not connected properly. connected and addressed properly on the SLC.
OPEN The module device has an open circuit on its supervised wiring. Check the connections from the module to the input or
output device to which it is wired.
PRLOSS The output module or new sounder base lost power. Turn power back on.
PSFAIL The power supply is not working properly. Check the battery for problems. Replace battery if
necessary.
Table D.1 Point (Device) Troubles (1 of 2)

System Troubles Point and System Troubles Lists
POINT TROUBLES
TROUBLE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION ACTION
SHORT The module device has a short circuit on its supervised wiring. Check the connections from the module to the input or
output device to which it is wired.
TEST F This detector has failed the FACP’s periodic detector test for alarm The detector should be removed and replaced by an
capabilities. authorized service representative.
*This trouble may be fire panel or backup battery related. Test and replace backup batteries if necessary.
THERM The thermistors are not functioning properly on the detector. (This Replace the detector.
trouble generates in FlashScan mode only. CLIP mode will generate a
LO VAL error.)
VER HI This detector, which has been programmed to participate in alarm Check the detector and the conditions nearby to
verification, has gone into and come out of verification its programmed determine the problem.
limit without going into alarm. Either something is wrong with the
detector or there is a condition nearby (such as someone smoking) that
causes it to go into verification frequently.
Table D.1 Point (Device) Troubles (2 of 2)
D.2 System Troubles

A message from the “Trouble Type” column in the following table will appear in the panel display
when a system trouble occurs. Use this table to help determine the cause of the trouble.
SYSTEM TROUBLES
TROUBLE MESSAGE
TROUBLE DESCRIPTION ACTION
TYPE
AC FAIL The main power supply has lost AC power. Determine whether there is an AC power loss or
whether the power supply and wiring is correct.
ADV WALK TEST There is an Advanced Walk Test in progress. No action is required.
ANNUN x NO ANSWER The annunciator at address x is not responding. Determine whether the device is functional, and
connected and addressed properly.
ANNUN x TROUBLE The annunciator at address x is in trouble. Determine if the ACS module is functional, correctly
installed, and configured properly.
AUXILIARY TROUBLE An auxiliary device connected to the NFS-320 at J6 is Check the wiring and source.
in trouble or the cable is missing.
BASIC WALK TEST A Basic Walk Test is in progress. No action is required.
BATTERY The main power supply’s battery charge is too high or Check batteries, replace if necessary.
too low.
BAT.BACKUP RAM RAM battery backup is low. Replace battery.
CHARGER FAIL* The main power supply’s battery charger is not working Correct the fault.
properly.
CORRUPT LOGIC EQUAT The database that houses the panel’s logic equations The database must be re-downloaded, or all
is corrupt. It must be re-downloaded, or all programming must be cleared and re-entered.
programming must be cleared and re-entered.
DRILL ACTIVATED Drill has been initiated. No action is required.
EPROM ERROR The application and/or boot code is corrupt. Service is required.
EXCEEDED CONN. LIMIT More than two panels have been connected to a high- Remove extra panel(s).
speed network communications module.
EXTERNAL RAM ERROR The external RAM test failed. Service is required.
GROUND FAULT A ground fault has occurred within the panel. Locate the ground fault and repair.
GROUND FAULT LOOP x There is a ground fault on loop x. Locate the ground fault and repair.
HS-NCM SNIFFER ACTIV The HS-NCM is in a diagnostic mode. No action is required.
INTERNAL RAM ERROR The internal RAM test failed. Service is required.
LCD80 SUPERVISORY Communication has been lost with theLCD-80. Check connections to the LCD-80 Annunciator.
LOADING.NO SERVICE A program or database download is in progress. The Proper authorities should be notified while a download
panel is NOT providing fire protection during the is in progress so that other means of fire protection
download. P can be supplied.
MASTER BOX TROUBLE A TM-4 connected to a municipal box is in trouble. Reset the master box.
MASTER BOX NO ANSWER A TM-4 connected to a municipal box is not Determine whether the device is functional and
responding. connected properly.
Table D.2 System Troubles

Point and System Troubles Lists System Troubles
SYSTEM TROUBLES
TROUBLE MESSAGE
TROUBLE DESCRIPTION ACTION
TYPE
*This trouble may be fire panel or backup battery related. Test and replace backup batteries if necessary.
NCM COMM FAILURE Communication is lost between the NFS-320 and the Check to see if the NUP cable is properly installed
network communications module. and the network communications module is
functional.
NETWORK FAIL PORT x Communication lost between NCM Port x and Check wiring and verify the node is online.
corresponding node.
NETWORK INCOMPATIBLE The brand of this panel is incompatible with this Verify all nodes are branded for the same OEM.
network.
NFPA 24HR REMINDER This message occurs every day at 11 am if any Resolve any troubles on the system.
troubles exist.
NO DEV. INST ON L1 No devices are installed on the system. Install SLC and run autoprogram.
PANEL DOOR OPEN The panel door is open. Close door.
POWER SUPPLY COMM There has been a communication failure with the power Service is required.
FAIL supply.
PROGRAM CORRUPTED The database that houses the panel’s programming is The database must be re-downloaded, or all
corrupt. programming must be cleared and re-entered.
Service is required.
PROGRAM MODE A user is currently accessing the panel’s programming No action is required / Exit the Programming mode.
ACTIVATED menus.
RELEASE DEV. DISABLE Releasing devices have been disabled. Enable the devices.
SELF TEST FAILED Diagnostic test failed. Call Technical Services.
STYLE 6 POS. LOOP x There is an open circuit on the positive side of loop x. Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of
communicating with addressable devices. If the control panel detects a trouble (open), it will drive both ends of
the loop, maintaining communication in an unsupervised method. The latching trouble will display on the panel
as a Style 6 trouble until you correct the condition and press RESET. Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires
the use of ISO-X modules.
STYLE 6 NEG. LOOP x There is an open circuit on the negative side of loop x. Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of
communicating with addressable devices. If the control panel detects a trouble (open), it will drive both ends of
the loop, maintaining communication in an unsupervised method. The latching trouble will display on the panel
as a Style 6 trouble until you correct the condition and press RESET. Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires
the use of ISO-X modules.
STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP x Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of communicating with addressable devices. If the control panel
detects a trouble (open or short), it will drive both ends of the loop, maintaining communication in an
unsupervised method. The latching trouble will display on the panel as a Style 6 trouble until you correct the
condition and press RESET. Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires the use of ISO-X modules.
SYS INITIALIZATION The devices are initializing. No action is required, as the trouble will clear when
initialization is completed. However, the devices will
not report off-normal events while this trouble exists.
TERMINAL SUPERVISORY There is a communication error with the CRT-2. Check connections to the CRT-2 terminal.
UDACT NO ANSWER The UDACT or UDACT-2 is not responding. Determine whether the UDACT/UDACT-2 is
functional, and connected and addressed properly.
UDACT TROUBLE The UDACT or UDACT-2 is in trouble. Determine if the UDACT/UDACT-2 is functional and
wired correctly.
Table D.2 System Troubles
NOTE: A charger fail trouble can be charger or battery related. Batteries near the end of their
service life may not accept the periodic charge current required by UL 864 Ninth edition, and can
result in the panel displaying a charger fail. Batteries should be tested and replaced as necessary
before repairing or replacing the panel.

Notes

Index
A supervisory alarm type codes 31
Disabled Points 33
Abort 54
Discharge LED 13
Abort Active LED 13
Drill control key 15
Acknowledge/Scroll Display control key 13
Active Supervisory Signal 29–31
panel indication 29 F
response to 30 Fire Alarm 18–19
Type Codes 30 LED 13
Alarm Verification Timer 37, 63 panel indication 18
Alarm. See Fire Alarm 18 response to a 19, 60
Analog Display 63 Fire Control Type Code, active point 34
Annunciator Selections, read status 47
Auto Silence Timer 37
Automatic Test Operation 63
H
Hidden History, read status and print 53
History, event and alarm, read status 50
B Holiday Functions 57
Battery Levels, read status 49 to view selections 58
C I
Caution Increment Number key 15
Disabling a zone disables all input and out- ISO-X module 39, 74
put... 33
Coding
to view F8 selections 59
L
Coding, NAC 59 Lamp Test control key 15
Control Keys 13 Latching Supervisory Type Code 30
Control Panel Keys and Indicators, illustration 12 Latching/non-latching type codes. See particular
Control/Relay Module Trouble type code for definition.
panel indication 36 LED Control Operation 63
response to 37 LEDs, table of 12
Type Codes 35 Local Control setting and control keys 14
Control/Relay Module, read status 43 LocM (Local Monitor) 64, 65
Controls Active LED 12 LocT (Local Terminal Mode) 64
Cooperative Multi-Detector, read status 43
Cross Zone 54 M
Cross Zone Programming illustration 56 Maintenance Alert 63
CRT-2 and Read Status 66 Manual Release 54
Accessing 66 Mass Notification 21–23
CRT-2 and Read Status. See Appendix C MN Alarm
panel indication 21
D response to a 21
Date Functions 57 MN Supervisory
Day/Night Sensitivity Operation 63 panel indication 22
Delay Timer 54 MN Supervisoryresponse to a 22
Detector MN Trouble
fire alarm type codes 20, 26 panel indication 23
Functions 63 response to a 23
Read Status 43 Monitor Module
fire alarm type codes 19, 26

Index N–T
MN type codes 24 devices, zones, system settings 41

non-alarm type codes 33 event and alarm history 50
Read Status 43 point or zone information 42
security type codes 29 Releasing Zone (R0-R9) 46
supervisory alarm type codes 31 releasing zone selections
trouble monitor type codes 35 software zones 45
Special Zone (F0-F9) 45
N System Functions 46
total of installed devices 42
NAC Trouble using a CRT. See Appendix C
panel indication 36 Recall Last Entry key 15
response to 37
Releasing Zone (R0-R9), read status 46
Type Codes 35
Releasing Zones (R0-R9) 54–56
NAC, read status 44
Remote Terminal Access 64–66
Non-Alarm Points 33
RemT, Remote Terminal Mode 64, 65
Non-Fire Point, active, panel indication 34
Non-latching Supervisory Type Code 30
Normal Mode of Operation 18 S
Security Alarm 28
O panel indication 28
response to a 28
Output Circuit Trouble 35–37
Security LED 13
Sensitivity Adjust 63
P Shortcuts to Operating Functions 11
Partial Signal Silence 14 Signal Silence control key 14
Point (Device) Troubles table 72 Signals Silenced LED 13
Point Disabled LED 13 Silence Inhibit Timer 37, 38
Power LED 12 Soak Timer 54
Pre-alarm LED 13 Software Zone (Z01-Z99), read status 45
Pre-Alarm Warning 32 Special Zone Operation 54–62
action level 32 Special Zone, read status 45
alert level 32 Supervisory LED 13
panel indication 32 Supplemental Documentation 9
response to 32 System Functions, read status 46
Pre-Discharge LED 13 System Normal Message 18
Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) System Reset control key 14
response to Presignal Delay Timer alarm System Timers 37
(no PAS) 61 Alarm Verification Timer 37
response to Presignal Delay Timer alarm Auto Silence Timer 37
(PAS selected) 62 Silence Inhibit Timer 37, 38
to view selections 61 to view selections 37
System Trouble 26–28
panel indication 26
R response to 27
Read Status 40–53 System Trouble LED 13
to enter 40 System Troubles 73
to print 51
alarm history 52
event history 52 T
points 51 Time Functions 57
print hidden event and alarm history to view selections 57
53 Timers. See System Timers 37
print points 52 Transponder Points 35
to view 41 Trouble Monitor 34
annunciator selections 47 response to 35
battery levels 49 trouble monitor type codes 34
detector information 42 Troubles
Point 72

W–X Index
System 73
Type Code Supervision 63
Type Codes
Fire Alarm 19
Mass Notification 23
Non-alarm 33
Security 29
Supervisory 31
Trouble 34
W
Warning
When used for CO2 releasing applica-
tions... 17, 54
Waterflow Circuit operation 38
X
XP6-C 35
XPC transponder points 35

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Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein,
Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its
Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized
Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36)
months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan. 1, 2009). The
Products manufactured and sold by Manufacturer are date stamped at
the time of production. Manufacturer does not warrant Products that
are not manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility but
assigns to its Distributor, to the extent possible, any warranty offered
by the manufacturer of such product. This warranty shall be void if a
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which they operate in proper working conditions.
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1.1 UL 864 Compliance

1.2 About This Manual

1.2.2 Typographic Conventions

When you see Specifies Example

italic text a specific document NFS-320 Installation Manual

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Table 1.1 Typographic Conventions in this Manual

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