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Extinguishing Control Panel

User Instructions

The operation and functions described in this manual are available from Software Version Mx5000-050-02
Ex-3000-V2.05Conwards.
onwards.

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Table of Contents Page

1 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 STANDARDS 3
1.2 CAUTIONS AND W ARNINGS 3
1.3 DESCRIPTION 3
2 OPERATION 4
2.1 INTRODUCTION 4
2.1.1 Access Levels 4
2.1.2 Front Panel Controls and Indications 4
2.1.2.1 Display 4
2.1.2.2 LED Indications 5
2.1.2.3 Manual Release Button 6
2.1.2.4 Control Buttons 6
2.1.2.5 Menu and Navigation Buttons 7
2.1.2.6 Key-Switches 7
2.1.2.7 Buzzer 7
2.1.3 Enable Controls 8
2.1.4 Navigating through menus 8
2.1.5 Numeric data entry 8
2.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS 9
2.2.1 Fire Alarm Condition 9
2.2.2 Release / Activated Condition 9
2.2.3 Hold Condition 11
2.2.4 Abort Condition 11
2.2.5 Fault Condition 11
2.2.6 Warning Condition 12
2.3 LEVEL 1 MENU FUNCTIONS 12
2.3.1 Enable Controls 12
2.3.2 View 12
2.3.3 LED Test 12
2.4 LEVEL 2 MENU FUNCTIONS 13
2.4.1 View 13
2.4.1.1 Faults 13
2.4.1.2 Disables 13
2.4.1.3 Warnings 14
2.4.1.4 Log 14
2.4.1.5 Software Versions 15
2.4.1.6 Panel Levels 15
2.4.2 Test 15
2.4.2.1 Zones 16
2.4.2.2 Display 16
2.4.2.3 Buzzer 16
2.4.2.4 Manual Triggers 17
2.4.3 Extinguishant Modes 17
2.4.3.1 Mode 17
2.4.3.2 Extract 17
2.4.4 Disable / Enable 18
2.4.5 Date/Time 18

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1 Introduction
1.1 Standards
The ExGo Gas Extinguishing Control Panel conforms to the following standards:
BS EN12094-1: 2003 Extinguishing Control Device
BS EN54-2: 1998 Control and Indicating Equipment
BS EN54-4: 1998 Power Supply Equipment
BS EN60950: 2000 Safety of information technology equipment
BS EN50130-4: 1996 Product Family Standard
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (and the amending directive 92/23/EEC)
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

1.2 Cautions and Warnings

Only Trained service personnel should undertake the Installation,

Programming and Maintenance of this equipment.

1.3 Description
This manual covers the use and how to operate the ExGo Extinguishing Control Panels. Refer to the Installation
Manual (Document No. 680-147) for details of installation, programming and commissioning of the panel.
The ExGo is a Single Flooding Zone Control Panel with up to three detection zone circuits.
The detection zones are compatible with conventional detectors and call points.

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2 Operation
2.1 Introduction
These instructions cover the operation and use of the panels.

2.1.1 Access Levels

The panel operation is protected from inadvertent and erroneous misuse by means of four access levels. These
levels are as follows:
 Level 1 Untrained user
 Level 2 Authorised User
 Level 3 Commissioning, Service and Maintenance
 Level 4 Commissioning, Service and Maintenance – Special Tools Required

This document covers the Level 1 and Level 2 User functions. For details on the installation, programming and
commissioning of the panel, refer to Manual 680-147. Full details are supplied with any special tools.
 A Level 1 Untrained User can view the current operational condition of the system and may MUTE the
internal buzzer.
 A Level 2 Authorised User can view the operational condition of the system and may MUTE the internal
buzzer. In addition, the RESOUND/SOUND ALARMS, SILENCE and RESET buttons are enabled and
access to the Level 2 Menu functions is available. This requires a password (or key-switch).
 NOTES: There are up to 4 User ID codes available, each with its own password. The panel can be
configured to automatically cancel access to Level 2 functions after a specified period.

2.1.2 Front Panel Controls and Indications

LCD Navigation Buttons Detection Zone Status Manual Release Button

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DETECTION ZONES
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-2-

-3- EXTINGUISHANT
F IR E F A U LT / RELEASE
TEST/
D IS A B L E PULL DOWN AN D P RES S BU TTON

GENERAL EXTINGUISHANT
RESET RELEAS E
FIRE SILENC ED IMMINEN T
RELE ASED

ABC DE F B S EN 54-2: 1998 BS EN 5 4-4: 1998

FAULT SOU NDE R FAU LT TIMER HELD ABORTED B S EN 12094- 1: 2003 CLASS-A

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DISA BLE S OUN DER DISAB LED GHI J KL MNO DIS AB LED FAU LT
S IL E N C E

TEST MANUAL VA LVE CL OS E D

SOU ND ER DELAYED
PQ RS TU V WXYZ DIS ABLE D
RESOUND /
POW ER SOUND MANUAL ON LY AU TO +
SYSTEM FAU LT
MA NUA L
ALARMS
ESC MENU

General Status Control Buttons Number Buttons Extinguishant Status Key-Switch Assembly

2.1.2.1 Display
The LCD along with the LED Indicators shows the operating status of the system. Examples of the information
presented is shown below:

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Normal Display Non-normal Display Typical Menu Display

[System status] [Level 2 Menu]

1 of 1 conditions: VIEW .
DETECTION ZONE3 TEST
SYSTEM NORMAL OPEN CIRCUIT MODES
22 AUG 2007 16:39:00 [Release status] DISABLE / ENABLE
UNAFFECTED EXIT LEVEL 2

Release Imminent Release Activated Release Complete

[Release status] RELEASE ACTIVATED RELEASE ACTIVATED
RELEASE IMMINENT.. 00:00:05 Elapsed 00:00:24 Elapsed

-15 GAS RESET INHIBITED

DISCHARGE COMPLETE
(No Flow Detected)
RESET ALLOWED
The display shows a countdown The display shows the time
timer with the amount of time elapsed since the extinguishant
remaining before the extinguishant release commenced.
is released.

2.1.2.2 LED Indications

The LED Status Indications show the basic operational state of the panel and whether the panel is in a fire
alarm, fault, disabled or test condition.

2.1.2.2.1 GENERAL STATUS

Function Colour Description
FIRE Red Indicates that the system has detected a fire alarm condition

FAULT Yellow Indicates that the system has detected a fault condition

DISABLE Yellow Indicates that part of the system has been disabled (i.e. isolated)

TEST Yellow Indicates that part of the system is in a test condition

POWER Green Indicates the presence of power

SILENCED Yellow Indicates that the geneal fire alarm sounders have been silenced

SOUNDER FAULT Yellow Indicates the presence of a fault in either or both of the general fire alarm sounder wiring
circuits

SOUNDER DISABLED Yellow Indicates that either or both of the general fire alarm sounder circuits have been disabled
(i.e. isolated)

DELAYED Yellow Not used

SYSTEM FAULT Yellow Indicates the presence of a system fault

2.1.2.2.2 DETECTION ZONE STATUS

Function Colour Description
FIRE Red Indicates that the system has detected a fire alarm condition in the respecitve zone

FAULT/TEST/DISABLE Yellow Indicates that the system has (flashing indication) detected a fault condition in the respecitve
zone or (steady indication) that the zone is either in a test state or in a disabled state

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2.1.2.2.3 EXTINGUISHANT
Function Colour Description
RELEASE IMMINENT Red Indicates (flashing) that the release of extinguishant is imminent. The indication will turn to
steady when the signal to release the extinguishant has been activated.

RELEASED Red Indicates that the release of extinguishant has occurred and the panel has detected the flow
of the extinguishant released.

TIMER HELD Yellow Indicates that the imminent release of extinguishant is temproraily suspended.

ABORTED Yellow Indicates that the imminent release of the extinguishant has been aborted.

DISABLED Yellow Indicates that the extinguishant release control signal has been disabled. The release of
extinguishant is prevented even if a fire alarm or manual release are present.

FAULT Yellow Indicates that the system has detected a fault condition within part of the extinguishing
control device (ECD) circuits. The General Fault LED will also be illuminated.

MANUAL DISABLED Yellow Indicates that one or more buttons for manual release have been disabled.

VALVE CLOSED Yellow Indicates that the extinguishant is blocked by a manual shut-off valve and that there may be
no extinguishant available to suppress a fire – Ensure immediate remedial action is taken to
address the problem.

MANUAL ONLY Yellow Indicates that the extinguishant can only be released by means of a manual release button.

AUTO + MANUAL Yellow Indicates that the extinguishant can be released by both the automatic detection of a fire
alarm and by means of a manual release button.

2.1.2.3 Manual Release Button

To manually release the extinguishant, pull down the flap and press the button marked with the circle.

2.1.2.4 Control Buttons

Reset
Only available with
Press to reset the panel from a fire alarm condition and/ or a Level 2 Access.
gas release sequence.

Mute Available in both

! Press to mute the internal buzzer. Level 1 and Level 2

1
Silence
Only available with
Press to silence the sounders.
Level 2 Access.

Resound / Sound Alarms

Only available with
Press again to re-activate the sounders.
Level 2 Access.
Press to initiate a manual evacuation and sound the alarms.

1
SILENCE will silence all sounders except for the flooding zone (protected area) sounders when the system is in the activated state. Once
the extinguishant has been released, it is possible to silence the flooding zone sounders.

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2.1.2.5 Menu and Navigation Buttons

Press to scroll through Menu Options.
Press to display more information.
Press to scroll through menu Options.
Press to scroll through lists of zones or devices.
Press to confirm entry of numeric information entry.
Press to confirm selection of a menu option.
Press to change some of the configuration options.

Used to enter numbers.

ABC DEF

WXYZ

GHI JK L M NO

Press to exit the menu functions and return to the

ESC
normal display.
PQRS TU V W XYZ

ESC MENU
Press to show or return to Menu Functions.
MENU

2.1.2.6 Key-Switches
One or two key-switches can be fitted to the panel.
The functions of these are programmable and the installer
will have inserted a label to indicate their use.
Typical uses are:
AUTO + MANUAL / MANUAL ONLY Selection
LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 ACCESS Selection
Depending on the key-switch mechanism fitted, the key
may be removable in only one position or removable in
both operating positions.

2.1.2.7 Buzzer
The buzzer produces two different sounds to differentiate between fire alarm conditions and fault / warning
conditions.

Condition Operation
Fire Alarm The buzzer operates with a continuous tone.
Fault The buzzer operates intermittently.

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2.1.3 Enable Controls

Controls are normally disabled. If a level 2 Access key-switch is fitted use this in preference to passwords.

To enable the control keys or gain access to the Level 2, press the Menu button. The display shows the
following:

[CONTROLS DISABLED] Enter Your Password Enter Your Password

**
ENABLE CONTROLS
VIEW
LED TEST

Press the ✔ button to select the The display prompts for entry of Enter the password. As each
‘Enable Controls’ option. the password. number is pressed, an *
character is displayed. Finally,
press the ✔ button to confirm.

[Level 2 Menu] Enter Your Password

VIEW . Not Recognized!
TEST
EXTINGUISH MODES
DISABLE / ENABLE
EXIT LEVEL 2
The display then shows the Level 2 If the password is incorrect (or if
Menu options. not entered in time) the above
message is shown.

If a control button is pressed at Level 1, the display prompts for password entry. To continue, enter the
password. If the password is valid, the relevant control function will be activated and the display will remain at
Level 1.

2.1.4 Navigating through menus

When a menu is displayed, use the  buttons to highlight the required menu option and then press the ✔
button to select it.
Press the ESC button from within a menu option to return to the previous menu.
The display will revert to the status mode display after 60 seconds on no activity (15 seconds in a fire alarm
condition). Press the Menu button again to return to the menu option.
A programmable timer can be configured to automatically cancel Level 2 access. This time can be between 1
and 5 minutes. If no buttons are pressed for the timeout period, then Level 2 access will be cancelled. It will be
necessary to re-enter the password to regain access to control and Level 2 Menu functions.

2.1.5 Numeric data entry

Numbers are entered by moving to the required field, and then typing in the required number, followed by the ✔
button. The display returns to the previous menu.
If the number is entered incorrectly, press the  button to clear the entry and then re-enter the required
number. Alternatively, press the ESC button to cancel the number entry and return to the previous menu.

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2.2 Operating Conditions

2.2.1 Fire Alarm Condition

[Fire Detected] The display shows location / origin of the fire alarm and the total
FIRE STARTED: ZONE 1 number of zones in a fire alarm condition.
If two or more zones enter the fire alarm condition, the display also
TOTAL FIRES: 1 shows the location of the last zone to enter a fire alarm condition.
[Release Status] In addition, the General Fire LED and the respective Zone Fire
STAGE-1 LED will be illuminated.

[Fire Detected] The status of the extinguishant release is also indicated. If a fire
FIRE STARTED: ZONE 1 alarm occurs in a zone that has no effect on the extinguishant
LAST FIRE : ZONE 3 control then the display shows UNAFFECTED.
TOTAL FIRES : 2
[Release Status]
STAGE-1

The fire alarm bells / sounders will activate (depending on how they are programmed to respond).
To silence the internal buzzer, press the MUTE button.
2
To silence the bells, press the SILENCE button (the SILENCED LED will illuminate) .
To reset the panel, press the RESET button. If a ‘Reset Control’ menu is presented, use the  buttons to
highlight the ‘RESET FIRE & GAS’ option, then press the ✔ button to select.

[RESET Control] The Reset Control menu may be presented when the reset control
RESET FIRE & GAS key is pressed (this is dependent on how the control panel has
RESET GAS ONLY been configured by the installer).
CANCEL RESET Use the  buttons to highlight the required option, then use the
✔ button to select the highlighted option.

NOTE: If the programming of the panel is such that the release condition is immediately invoked on detection of
a single fire alarm, then the display will immediately show the release status information.

2.2.2 Release / Activated Condition

The activated condition is established when one or more fire alarms have occurred or when the manual release
button is pressed.
The number of zones, and which zones, that must be in a fire alarm condition before the activated condition is
invoked depends on the installation programming of the panel.
[Release status] When the activated condition is established, the display indicates
RELEASE IMMINENT.. that the release is imminent and also shows a countdown timer
with the number of seconds remaining before the extinguishant is

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released.
In addition, the Release Imminent LED flashes.
If programmed, the bells / sounders will ring with pulsed alert tone.

2
SILENCE will silence all sounders except for the flooding zone (protected area) sounders when the system is in the activated state. Once
the extinguishant has been released, it is possible to silence the flooding zone sounders by pressing the silence button again.

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RELEASE ACTIVATED When the countdown timer has elapsed, the actuating output is
00:00:05 Elapsed activated to start the release of the extinguishant.
The display now shows the time elapsed since the release of
extinguishant commenced.
In addition, the Release Imminent LED turns ON steady.

GAS RESET INHIBITED

RELEASE ACTIVATED When the discharge is complete (either time elapsed or flow
10 Seconds Elapsed detected) the display indicates the discharge is complete.

DISCHARGE COMPLETE It is now possible to silence the flooding zone sounders.

(No Flow Detected)

GAS RESET INHIBITED

RELEASE ACTIVATED If confirmed by the detection of the flow of the extinguishant, the
10 Seconds Elapsed display shows RELEASE CONFIRMED (Released Condition) and
the RELEASED LED turns ON steady.
If previously silenced, the internal buzzer will re-sound. Press the
RELEASE CONFIRMED
MUTE button to silence the buzzer.
DISCHARGE COMPLETE
GAS RESET INHIBITED

RELEASE ACTIVATED When the extinguishant has been fully released (and if
20 Seconds Elapsed programmed), the panel will either automatically, or will prompt for
manual confirmation, activate the output to control the extract fan.
This is indicated on the display as EXTRACT RUNNING or
DISCHARGE COMPLETE
PRESS ✔ to EXTRACT).
EXTRACT RUNNING
RESET ALLOWED When the discharge is complete, the display prompts that the
panel can be reset.

To reset the panel, press the RESET button. A Reset Control menu may appear – use the  buttons to
highlight the appropriate option, then press the ✔ button to select.

Reset of the Activated Condition / Release Signal.

NOTE: In accordance with EN 12094-1, the ECD shall not permit a reset until
either the RELEASED condition has been established (flow detected) or until
Section 4.12.2 after a programmable time following activation of the mechanism to release the
extinguishant.

NOTE: Depending on programming, the EXTRACT condition may persist after the panel is reset for up to 120
minutes. This will be indicated on the normal status display (Extract Running).
Released Condition.
NOTE: In accordance with EN 12094-1, the activated / release condition may be
established without the detection of a fire alarm or manual release. If the panel
detects the release of extinguishant, it will immediately indicate the released
Section 4.11 condition.

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2.2.3 Hold Condition

COUNTDOWN ON HOLD If any hold button is activated, the imminent release countdown is
(Remove HOLD resume) held for as long as the button is pressed.
The display shows the HOLD condition and the TIMER HELD LED

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is illuminated.

When the hold button is released, the panel will resume the imminent release countdown either from the time
remaining or from the maximum time programmed.

2.2.4 Abort Condition

If an abort button is activated, the imminent release countdown is
RELEASE ABORTED! aborted.

PRESS RESET TO REARM The display prompts for the panel to be reset and the ABORTED
LED is illuminated.
Ensure that the abort button is de-activated and then press the
RESET button. A Reset Control menu may appear – use the 
buttons to highlight the appropriate option, then press the ✔ button
to select.

2.2.5 Fault Condition

[System status] If the panel detects a fault condition, the display will indicate the
1 of 1 conditions: number and nature of the faults. The internal buzzer will sound with
DETECTION ZONE3 an intermittent tone and the GENERAL FAULT LED and any other
specific FAULT LED indications will be illuminated.
OPEN CIRCUIT
Press the  buttons to scroll through the list of faults.
[Release status]
UNAFFECTED Press the MUTE button to silence the internal buzzer.

NOTE: The fault condition is non-latching (except System Fault) and the indications will automatically be cleared
when the fault is remedied. Press the RESET key to clear a System Fault - a Reset Control menu may appear –
use the  buttons to highlight the ‘RESET GAS & FIRE’ option, then press the ✔ button to select.
NOTE: If silenced, the buzzer will re-sound when a new fault occurs.

[System status]
1 of 1 conditions:
DETECTION ZONE3
When the MUTE button is pressed, the bottom two lines of the
OPEN CIRCUIT
display will show the telephone number to call for service (if
For service call: programmed) for four seconds.
01234 567 890

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2.2.6 Warning Condition

[System status] If the panel detects an extinguishant warning condition, the display
1 of 1 conditions: will indicate the number and nature of the warnings. The internal
buzzer will sound with an intermittent tone and the GENERAL
PRESSURE MONITOR
FAULT LED and any other specific FAULT LED indications will be
OPEN CIRCUIT illuminated.
[Release status]
Press the  buttons to scroll through the list of faults.
UNAFFECTED
Press the MUTE button to silence the internal buzzer.

2.3 Level 1 Menu Functions

2.3.1 Enable Controls

Controls and User Level-2 Menu functions are normally disabled. Refer to Section 2.1.3 for further details.

2.3.2 View
On selection, the current status of any Faults, Disablements and Warnings along with the history Log can be
shown. These are the same as the Level-2 View function. Refer to Section 2.4.1 for further details.

2.3.3 LED Test

On selection, the front panel LED Indicators will be illuminated for a short period of time.

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2.4 Level 2 Menu Functions

The following table gives a list of the Level 2 Menu Functions and a brief description for each function.
Menu Option Sub Menu / Comments / Description
Item
VIEW FAULTS View any current fault conditions recorded.
DISABLES View any current disablement conditions.
WARNINGS View any current extinguishant warnings conditions.
LOG View the history log.
SW VERSIONS View the software version installed in the extinguishant control panel
and in remote status indicator panels.
PANEL View real-time power supply related information.
TEST ZONES Test the Detection Zone inputs with/without sounders.
DISPLAY Test the Display, LED Indicators and Buttons.
BUZZER Test the Buzzer
EXTINGUISH MODES MANUAL Select Manual Only mode / Auto + Manual mode
EXTRACT Turn on the extract output (if configured)
DISABLE / ENABLE -- Disable Zone, Sounder, Input and Output circuits and disable
functions. Enable any current disablement conditions
EXIT LEVEL 2 -- Cancels access to Level 2 menu functions and control key functions.
DATE / TIME -- Allows entry of the current date and time.
COMMISSION -- Engineer use only – requires separate password.

2.4.1 View
[View Menu] Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and press the ✔
FAULTS . button to select the required view option.
DISABLES
WARNINGS
LOG
SW VERSIONS

[Fault Status] If there are no conditions present, the display will show “Nothing to
Report”.
Nothing to Report

2.4.1.1 Faults
[Fault Status] If there are fault conditions present, the display will show the
1 of 3 number of conditions and a list of the fault conditions.
DETECTION ZONE 1 .
>SHORT CIRCUIT . Press the  buttons to scroll through the list of faults.
DETECTION ZONE 2 Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.
>OPEN CIRCUIT

2.4.1.2 Disables
[Disable List] If there are disablement conditions present, the display will show
Zone 1 DISABLED the number of conditions and a list of the disablements.
Man Release DISABLED
Press the  buttons to scroll through the list of disablements.
Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.

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2.4.1.3 Warnings
[Warning Status] If there are warning conditions in the extinguishant system present,
1 of 2 the display will show the number of conditions and a list of the
VALVE MONITOR INPUT. warning conditions.
>VALVE CLOSED .
PRESSURE MONITOR Press the  buttons to scroll through the list of warnings.
>LOW PRESSURE Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.

2.4.1.4 Log
The panel contains a history log of fires, faults and other conditions. This can be filtered to show only the fire
alarm and trigger events that could result in the release of the extinguishant. In addition, a total fire alarm count
is also available.
[Event Log Menu] On selection, a menu is presented to select the required view.
ALL EVENTS .
FIRES & TRIGGERS Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and press the ✔
ALARM COUNT button to select the required view option.
Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.

2.4.1.4.1 View Events

Select either the ALL EVENTS or the FIRES + TRIGGERS option. On selection, the latest recorded entry is
shown. For example:
[Event Log Viewer] The upper two lines show the menu option and the number of the
EVENT: 55/55 entry currently being viewed.
20/09/2007 10:21:15 Press the  buttons to scroll through the list of entries.
CONTROL PANEL
DETECTION ZONE 3 Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.
>OPEN CIRCUIT The next four lines show the details of the log entry.

[Event Log Viewer] Line 1 – shows the date and time the entry was recorded
EVENT: 41/58
Line 2 – shows the origin
20/09/2007 09:22:18
USER4 Line 3 – shows the circuit / function affected
DETECTION ZONE 3 Line 4 – shows specific details
>DISABLE

[Event Log Viewer] Line 1 – shows the date and time the entry was recorded
EVENT: 11/58
Line 2 – shows the origin
19/09/2007 12:25:11
CONTROL PANEL Line 3 – shows the circuit / function affected
DETECTION ZONE 3 Line 4 – shows specific details
>FIRE ALARM

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In the above examples:

[1] The control panel recognised and recorded an open-circuit fault condition on the wiring of Detection Zone 3.
[2] User 4 disabled the operation of, and fault reporting from, Detection Zone 3.
[3] The control panel recognised and recorded a fire alarm condition on Detection Zone 3.

2.4.1.4.2 Alarm Counter

Alarm Counter.

The Panel records the number of times that the fire alarm condition has
Section 7.13 occurred at the panel.

On selection, the display shows the alarm count.

ALARM COUNT
In the example the panel has entered the fire alarm condition 4
0000000004 times since it was installed.
Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.

The panel increments the count by one each time it changes from the normal condition to indicate a fire alarm
condition. Whilst in the fire alarm condition, and until it is reset, further fire alarm events do not increment the
counter.
2.4.1.5 Software Versions

[Software Versions] On selection, the display shows a list containing the panel and any
PANEL : 99.00 configured remote status indicators along with the version of
RSI-1 : 99.00 software installed in each device.
RSI-2 : 99.00
RSI-3 : 99.00 Press the  buttons to scroll through the list of entries.
RSI-4 : 99.00 Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.

2.4.1.6 Panel Levels

[Panel Levels] On selection, the display shows a list containing key information
SYSTEM VOLTS 27.08V about power supply related levels.
BATTERY (V) 27.42V
CHARGER (V) 27.55V Press the  buttons to highlight the list of entries.
Temperature 21deg Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu.

System Volts relates to the supply voltage present on the main card all other values are measured at the power
supply module. Where the communication link to the power supply module is broken the values are replaced by
a ‘-‘ character.

2.4.2 Test
[Test Menu] Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and press the ✔
ZONES . button to select the required test option.
DISPLAY
BUZZER
MANUAL TRIGGERS

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2.4.2.1 Zones
The Test Zones function provides the means to implement a one-person walk test in order to test specific call
points or detectors in one or more zones.
To test the detection zone circuits in accordance with the recommended weekly, monthly and annual test
requirements, select the Test – Zones option. The devices connected to the circuit can then be tested without
activating the extinguishing system and release.
Use the test key supplied for testing manual call points and either a heat source or smoke test aerosol for
testing heat detectors / smoke detectors.
[Zone Test Select] On selection, the display prompts for whether the sounders / bells
WITHOUT SOUNDERS . should ring for a short period (about 10 seconds) when the
WITH SOUNDERS detection zone enters a test fire alarm condition.
Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and press the ✔
button to select the required test option.
The display then shows a list of the detection zone circuits.

[Zone Test Select] Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and highlight the
ZONE 1 TEST OFF. required zone circuit.
ZONE 2 TEST OFF
ZONE 3 TEST OFF Press the ✔ button to select between TEST OFF and TEST ON.

To leave the Zone Test menu, press the ESC button. If there are still any zones in a test condition, the display
will show the following options: -
[Zones in Test!] Selecting the CANCEL ALL TESTS option will cancel all zone
CANCEL ALL TESTS . tests. The Test LED will then extinguish.
CONTINUE TESTS
Alternatively, it is possible to leave the Zone Test Function with
one or more Zones still in Test by selecting the CONTINUE
TESTS option. This will enable the inspection or use of other menu
functions and return the display to the normal operating mode.
The Test LED will stay illuminated if this option is selected.

2.4.2.2 Display
The Test Display option checks the operation of all the Indicators and the Graphic Display. All of the Indicators
are turned on and the entire display is shown in reverse.
During this test, it is possible to test the operation of the
,,,,✔ and 0-9 buttons. When a button is pressed, it is
LCD & KEY TEST indicated on the display. For example:

1 Press the ESC button to cancel the test and return to the previous
menu.

2.4.2.3 Buzzer
On selection, the buzzer will sound for approximately 10 seconds.

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2.4.2.4 Manual Triggers3

On selection, the display shows:
Manual Trigger Test Activate any manual trigger device (on the ExGo 3001 Control
Panel, on the ExGo 3030/3031 Remote Status Indicator or other
MANUAL TRIGGER external manual trigger. The buzzer will sound and the display will
OFF change from OFF to ACTIVE to show the operation of the manual
trigger.
Restore any manual trigger to normal (if required).

! When the display indicates OFF, press the ESC button to cancel
the test and return to the previous menu.

2.4.3 Extinguishant Modes

[Mode Select] Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and highlight the
MODE MANUAL ONLY. required option.
EXTRACT START?

2.4.3.1 Mode
The methods for initiating the release of extinguishant can be selected.
Press the ✔ button to select between MANUAL ONLY and AUTO + MANUAL.

In AUTO + MANUAL, the release of extinguishant can be established if

either a manual release button is pressed or if the one or more of the
detection zone circuits is activated due to detection of smoke. SYSTEM NORMAL

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In MANUAL ONLY, the release of extinguishant can only be established if

one of the manual release buttons is pressed.
SYSTEM NORMAL
(Manual Only Mode)
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NOTE: If a key-switch is provided on the front panel, or separately, for this function, then use the key-switch in
preference to the menu option.

2.4.3.2 Extract
If the panel is configured and programmed to provide control of an extract fan then the operation of the extract
fan can be manually controlled via the menu option.
The display is context sensitive and will present different options depending on whether the fan is on (running)
or off.
If the fan is off, the display shows EXTRACT START? – Press the ✔ button to start the extract fan for the pre-
programmed time.
If the fan is on, the display shows EXTRACT STOP? – Press the ✔ button to stop (turn off) the extract fan.
NOTE: If a key-switch is provided on the front panel, or separately, for this function, then use the key-switch in
preference to the menu option.

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2.4.4 Disable / Enable

[Disabled List] Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and highlight the
ZONE1 ENABLED. required option.
ZONE2 ENABLED
ZONE3 ENABLED Press the ✔ button to select between ENABLED and DISABLED
Man Release ENABLED conditions. If a circuit or function is disabled, then the General
Extinguish ENABLED Disabled LED is illuminated along with any specific circuit /
function disablement LED indicators.

The table below lists all of the items that can be disabled.
Item Description Comments
ZONE 1 Detection Zones, Zone 1, 2 and 3 Disables any fault reporting on these circuits.
ZONE 2 The zone will not enter the fire alarm condition even
ZONE 3 if there is smoke present.

Man Release Manual Release of the extinguishant. Prevents the release of extinguishant due to the
activation of any manual release button.
Extinguish The Output to activate the release of Disables any fault reporting on the extinguishing
the extinguishant and Sounder output circuit and flooding zone sounder circuit.
Circuit 3 (Flooding zone sounders). Prevents the operation of the extinguishing output
and flooding zone sounder circuit even if the release
condition is established.
Sounder 1 General Fire Alarm Sounder Output Disables any fault reporting on the sounder-1
(circuit 1). circuit.
General fire alarm sounder circuit 1 will remain off
irrespective of the operating condition of the panel.
Sounder 2 General Fire Alarm Sounder Output Disables any fault reporting on the sounder-2
(circuit 2). circuit.
General fire alarm sounder circuit 2 will remain off
irrespective of the operating condition of the panel.
Fault Relay The Fault Relay Output Prevents the fault relay output from operating.

Fire Relay The Fire Relay Output Prevents the fire relay output from operating.

Prog Relays All other relay control outputs Prevents all other relay output circuits from
operating.

2.4.5 Date/Time
[Set TIME/DATE] Press the  buttons to scroll through the list and highlight the
required option.

TIME = 13:25 Enter the required time or date using the number buttons. Enter all
DATE = 29/09/07 digits including zeros (i.e. 09 then 09 for 9:09 AM).

After all digits are entered, the time or date is set (if it is a valid time or date).

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In the event of a fire alarm, call: -

Quick Reference Guide TEL:
For Service & Maintenance,
contact: -
Series

Controls and Indications

LCD Navigation Buttons Detection Zone Status Manual Release Button
Navigation Buttons

Press to scroll through

Menu Options.
DETECTION ZONES
-1- Press to display more
-2- information.
-3- EXTINGUISHANT
F IR E F A U LT /
TEST/
RELEASE Press to scroll through
PULL DOWN AN D P RES S BU TTO N
D IS A B L E
menu Options.
GENERAL
RESET
EXTINGUISHANT
RE LE AS E
Press to scroll through
FIRE SILENC ED IMMIN EN T
RELE ASED

ABC DE F BS EN 54-2: 1998 BS EN 54-4: 1998

BS EN 12094- 1: 2003 CLASS-A
lists of zones or devices.
FAULT SOU NDE R FAU LT TIMER HELD ABOR TED
! M U TE

DISA BLE S OUN DER DISAB LED GHI J KL MNO DIS AB LED FAU LT
S IL E N C E

TE ST MANUAL VA LVE CL OS E D
SOUND ER DELAYE D
PQRS TU V WXYZ DIS ABLE D

POW ER SYS TEM FAU LT

RESOUND /
SOUND MANUAL ON LY AU TO +
MA NUA L
Press to confirm entry of
ALARMS
ESC MENU
numeric information entry.
Press to confirm selection
of a menu option.

General Status Control Buttons Number Buttons Extinguishant Status Press to change some of
the configuration options.

Graphic Display Number Buttons

The graphical display provides detailed information of the source of fires, faults and warnings. It also shows menus
for use when inspecting or programming the operation of the panel. Used to enter numbers.
WXYZ

Under normal conditions the panel display shows the time,

Press to exit the menu
date and status: -
functions and return to
ESC
the normal display.
The display will automatically change to show detailed
information on events and on the operating status condition
of the panel. SYSTEM NORMAL
Press to show or return to
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Menu Functions.

Control Buttons
A typcial Menu is shown [Level 2 Menu] Reset

The main User functions are VIEW, TEST, DISABLE &

VIEW . Press to reset the panel
from a fire alarm condition
ENABLE. TEST and/ or a gas release
sequence.
EXTINGUISH MODES
DISABLE / ENABLE Mute

EXIT LEVEL 2 ! Press to mute the internal

buzzer.

LED Status Indicators Silence

Press to silence the
The LED Status indicators are divided into RED Separate LED Indicators show the presence of a fire sounders.
three blocks of information: alarm condition and the releae status of the
extinguishing controls.
GENERAL STATUS provides common
information. YELLOW Indicate other system operating conditions including Resound / Sound
Fault, Test and Disablement conditions. Alarms
ZONE STATUS provides information on the
detector circuits. Press to re-activate the
GREEN Indicates the presence of power to the system. sounders.
EXTINGUISHING STATUS provides
specific information on the extinguishing Press to initiate a manual
controls evacuation and sound the
alarms.


Refer to the User Manual (Document Number 680-148) for full operating instructions.

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