Bosch Appliances DS9400 New Features since Firmware Version, Known Issues with Firmware Version

DS9400 Series Release Notes for Firmware V2.07 8.0 New Features since Firmware Version 1.X

8.0 New Features since Firmware Version 1.X

•Supports the DS9431 Multiplex Expansion Module to add addressable points (247 additional points, including input modules and I/O modules)

•User codes expanded to 100 with DS9431 installed

•History log expanded to 499 events with DS9431 installed

•Supports remote programming

9.0 Known Issues with Firmware Version 2.07

•Point Disabling: It is not recommended that the “disable all inputs” feature be used on larger systems. Instead, disable individual points as needed. During “disable all” operations, the system adds or removes points to the list at a rate of approximately 15 seconds per point. It may take as much as an hour to log, report and update the display list when 255 points are processed. Additionally, this will trip the daily trouble reporting limit for the control panel, inhibiting other trouble reports for 24 hours. When disabling or enabling all points, the display appears to freeze for a few seconds while the operation is performed.

•Multiplex Point Response Time: Multiplex point response time may increase to as much as 20 seconds when all points on the multiplex bus are held off normal. Onboard points may have a response time as long as 1 second when set for 0.5 second (fast) response time. Refer to the manual for more information.

•Reporting Multiple Troubles: When using faster central station reporting formats, the control panel may be able to report trouble conditions faster than it can add them to a long list of off-normal conditions. This may result in less than the possible maximum of eight reports being included in each phone call.

•Removal of DS9431 Multiplex Expansion Module Clears PINs: If the DS9431 Multiplex Expansion Module is installed, and then removed, all Personal Identification Numbers (PINs), including the standard 16 PIN numbers, will be erased when the DS9400 is re-powered. The PIN numbers can be re-entered normally.

•User ID Report for Drill and Walk Test: As shown in Appendix C of the DS9400M Reference Guide (P/N: 31499) or the DS9400i Reference Guide (P/N: 43707), the control panel does not report the ID of the person starting a fire drill or walk test to the central station.

•Remote Programming Annunciation: To indicate that the system is in a special operating mode with user input inhibited (but alarm monitoring continuing), the system indicates

“SYSTEM TROUBLE,” “RMT PRG ACTIVE” during remote programming. Sounders will not activate during this mode, but other outputs programmed for Zone 62, general system trouble, will activate.

Phone Monitor Troubleshooting

1.Some troubleshooting tips for phone monitor problems are listed below:

2.Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage present across each phone line (Tip to Ring) while the phone line is idle.

The voltage present during ringing for an incoming call can be over 100 VAC.

•The standby Telco “battery” voltage is typically in the range of 30-50 VDC, but any voltage above 5 VDC will be accepted by the control panel.

•The polarity of the voltage does not matter.

3.Check for other devices that may use the phone line, such as fax machines, credit card verifiers or PBX systems.

•Note that NFPA 72 requirements mandate a dedicated phone line for fire reporting.

•If the devices cannot be removed, make sure they are wired so that the control panel’s line seizure relay will disconnect them when needed.

•Measure the line voltage while these devices are in use. Make sure that it remains above 5V.

4.Check for intermittent faults in the phone line.

•Make a test call and see that the line is free of distortion and noise.

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