Premier Fire Alarm Control Panel The Fault Condition, Different Types Of Fault, General Fault

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6. THE FAULT CONDITION

6.1 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAULT

The fire alarm monitors itself, and any equipment connected to it, for any faults that can occur. If a fault occurs, the Panel responds by activating its Internal buzzer and lighting the General Fault light and any other Fault light(s) relevant to the particular fault. The Panel’s Fault relay will also activate. Typical faults are described below: -

FIRE / ZONES

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PO WER SUPPLY FLT FLT

G EN-FIRE		DEL ZONAL FAULT / DISABLEMENT / TEST
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
G EN-FAULT	SYSTEM FLT	GEN-S/C
STOP-START	SILENC E	RESET	SCROLL /
1	2	3	4	ENGINEER		GEN-ZONE TEST
	FLT TONE		/ LED TEST
						GEN-DISABLEMENT DELAY
								OVERRIDE

FIRE / ZONES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

POWER SUPPLY FLT FLT

GEN-FIRE		DEL ZONAL FAULT / DISABLEMENT / TEST
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
GEN-FAULT	SYSTEM FLT	GEN-S/C
STOP-START	SILENCE	RESET	SCROLL /
1	2	3	4	ENGINEER		GEN-ZONE TEST
	FLT TONE		/ LED TEST
						GEN-DISABLEMENT DELAY
								OVERRIDE

FIRE / ZONES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

POWER SUPPLY FLT FLT

GEN-FIRE		DEL ZONAL FAULT / DISABLEMENT / TEST
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
GEN-FAULT	SYSTEM FLT	GEN-S/C
STOP-START	SILENCE	RESET	SCROLL /
1	2	3	4	ENGINEER		GEN-ZONE TEST
	FLT TONE		/ LED TEST
						GEN-DISABLEMENT DELAY
								OVERRIDE

FIRE / ZONES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

POWER SUPPLY FLT FLT

GEN-FIRE		DEL ZONAL FAULT / DISABLEMENT / TEST
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
GEN-FAULT	SYSTEM FLT	GEN-S/C
STOP-START	SILENCE	RESET	SCROLL /
1	2	3	4	ENGINEER		GEN-ZONE TEST
	FLT TONE		/ LED TEST
						GEN-DISABLEMENT DELAY
								OVERRIDE

FIRE / ZONES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

POWER SUPPLY FLT FLT

GEN-FIRE		DEL ZONAL FAULT / DISABLEMENT / TEST
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
GEN-FAULT	SYSTEM FLT	GEN-S/C
STOP-START	SILENCE	RESET	SCROLL /
1	2	3	4	ENGINEER		GEN-ZONE TEST
	FLT TONE		/ LED TEST
						GEN-DISABLEMENT DELAY
								OVERRIDE

General Fault

The General Fault LED is a common indicator that lights when there is a Fault on any part of the Fire Alarm Systems. It is usually lit in tandem with at least one other fault light which conveys more precise information on the type of Fault detected.

If this light is lit by itself, it indicates a keyswitch fault.

Zone Fault

The relevant Zone Fault light flashes when there is a

wiring problem on a Zone or detector has been removed from its base. It should be noted that any alarms raised on the fault zone(s) may not be recognised by the Fire Alarm Panel until the Fault Conditions have been cleared. It can take up to 60 seconds from repairing a fault for the display to clear.

Short Circuit Fault

If the Fault is a short circuit fault, then the S/C LED will be lit. This GEN S/C LED will be lit for S/C faults on the zone

and sounder circuits. It can take up to 60 seconds from repairing a fault for the display to clear.

Power Supply Fault

The Power supply Fault light flashes when the Mains supply has failed or the standby batteries or its charger is faulty. If the mains supply fails, the panel will only operate for the standby period dictated by the size of the batteries fitted. If the batteries or charger fails at the same time as the Mains, the Panel will be inoperative.

System Fault

The System Fault LED lights when the Panel’s micro-processor has Reset, typically after excessive electrical interference, or if the contents of its memory have been corrupted. This fault can only be cleared by turning the key switch from off position to control enable position and then back to the off position again. If the fault re-occurs within two minutes, this is indicative of a corrupt memory and expert advice should be sought.

Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-102		PAGE 8
Issue: 1.3 Authorised: GH	Date: 9/6/2004