Ampac FireFinder Series II AS442 Specifications

FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel Series II AS4428 Config Manager Version 6 MAN 2599-9

Page 6 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3.4.1.3 Compile : Set options to display the compiled file and to choose whet

Page 7 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3.4.1.4 Project Creation: Here 2 lines of default customer text (e.g. name) is entered

Page 8 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3.4.1.5 Communications: This tab will display a page to set the port and me

Page 9 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3.4.1.6 File Association: Tick the check box if the project *.ffc files are t

Page 10 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3.4.2 Window Figure 10: Window Drop Down Box Cascade: Displays windows stacked an

Page 11 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4 Creating a New Project To create a new project either click on the New Project Icon

Page 12 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.1.2 Display settings The display settings, sets the LCD message that will be display

Page 13 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.1.4 System (SmartGraphics) Interface The check box is selected if a SmartGraphics In

Page 14 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.3 The Project View The screen below is a typical view that will be seen by the opera

Page 15 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.4 Panel Settings or Editing Double click on the Panel to set or edit the P

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. 1 About This Manual ...

Page 16 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.4.2 Brigade Signalling Board: Figure 22: The Brigade Signaling Board Box Fitted: Cl

Page 17 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.4.3 Call Point / DBA Shown is the Manual Call Point selected screen. By default the

Page 18 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.4.4 Bell Sounder Boards This option allows the user to select a number of Bell/Sound

Page 19 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.5 Network Parameters: Right click the Panel Icon and select Edit Network Parameters

Page 20 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6 Controller Configuration 4.6.1 Setting or Editing the Controller Module Types: Ri

Page 21 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6.3 Controller Setting or Editing  The following screens have been compressed for

Page 22 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6.4 Adding More Controllers / Adding More Modules Adding more Controllers, C2, C3, C

Page 23 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Note: The following screens are for demonstration purposes only as only one 1 “Edit In

Page 24 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6.6 Edit Internal Serial Click on the “Tab” Internal Serial and the Edit screen will

Page 25 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6.7 Edit Fan Control Click on the “Tab” Fan Control and the Edit screen will be disp

4.6.4 Adding More Controllers / Adding More Modules ... 22 4.6.5 Edit External LED Mimic. ...

Page 26 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Figure 40: Fan Alarm and Fan Inhibit editable Inputs Figure 41: Fan Start editable

Page 27 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Figure 43: Latch Reset Screen

Page 28 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6.8 Edit Switch & Indicator Click on the “Tab” Switch & Indicator and the Ed

Page 29 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6.9 Edit SmartTerminal Click on the “Tab” SmartTerminal and the Edit screen will be

Page 30 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 4.6.10 Single Panels If the system consists of a single panel and a single Controller

Page 31 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5 The Module Data Entry Spreadsheet Once all the Module data for the panel has been en

Page 32 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Figure 49: Zone Configuration (Zone Cnfg) Type If a device is selected, such as

Page 33 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.1.1 Specific Device Settings Set the following to a specific Zone Config; XP95 Therm

Page 34 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Mode 2: General Purpose –If the I/O device is configured as ‘General Purpose’

Page 35 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.2 The Extended Menu and Tool-bar NEW PROJECTPROJECT VIEWFUNCTIONS VIEWCOMMS WITHFIRE

9 Introduction to Programming ... 66 9.1 Boot Software:

Page 36 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.2.1 File New (Project) [CTRL+N]: Select this option to start a new project

Page 37 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.2.2 Edit Undo [Ctrl+Z]: This will take the operator back one step in case an error

Page 38 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.2.3 Search Search: This option allows the operator to search for text when editing

Page 39 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 The following three options from the View drop down screen if selected takes the operat

Page 40 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.2.6 Clicking Icons; Project: View displays the current project screen Functions: V

Page 41 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.3 Apollo Modules Selecting an Apollo module tab on the Module Data entry Sprea

Page 42 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Type: The type of device is selectable from a drop down list box.  Note: Along with

Page 43 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Remote Association: Set to Y allows the remote LED to be illuminated on Alarm, set to

Page 44 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Fault: If a fault condition is seen at the input to the I/O it will initiate the fault

Page 45 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.3.3 Day/Night Settings If Day/Night settings are not required then this section may

Page 1 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 1 About This Manual 1.1 Introduction Configuration Manager:  Is a software tool desi

Page 46 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.4 Conventional Modules Selecting a Conventional Module tab on the Module Data entry

Page 47 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.5 Input/Output Modules Selecting an Input/Output module tab on the Module Data entry

Page 48 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.6 SmartTerminal To set the SmartTerminal Annunciator parameters click on the tab and

Page 49 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 5.6.1 Nurse Fire Station To set the Nurse Fire Station parameters click on the SmartTe

Page 50 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 6 Functions This section of the program allows the operator to enter data that will

Page 51 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 New Functions: As seen above by selecting this icon a box will appear on the scr

Page 52 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Note: For a full explanation of each Function refer to the Functions Manual To config

Page 53 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Once you have brought up a functions window, the functions menu and tool-bar will chang

Page 54 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 7 Expanding the System The basic FireFinder Series II has the capacity to support up t

Page 55 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 7.2 Adding a Data Gathering Point To add a Data Gathering Point to the system

Page 2 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 2 Installation To install the software insert the first CD into the disk dri

Page 56 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 7.3 Adding an LCD Mimic To add an LCD Mimic to the system left click on the mimic icon

Page 57 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Figure 68: Panel, Loop, Group and Global Access screens 7.3.2 Panel, Loop or Group

Page 58 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 7.4 Adding Modules to a Panel To add to a Panel left click on the Add Modules icon as

Page 59 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Figure 72: The Controller Edit Module Types Classic and Graphic Screens The screens sh

Page 60 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 7.5 Adding a High Level Interface (HLI) Another item that may be selected and added t

Page 61 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Figure 75: Graphic System Interface Settings Graphics System Interface: Provides for a

Page 62 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Editable Settings for HLI Board Rate: = 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Physical Interface:

Page 63 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 7.6 Data Output The data output consists of a string of characters as detailed: Format

Page 64 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 7.7 Interface Configuration When the interface is configured, the following options ar

Page 65 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 8 Networked Panels Networked panels are configured in a similar way to an individual p

Page 3 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3 The Functions Menu and Tool Bar Running ConfigManager will bring up a window with a M

Page 66 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 9 Introduction to Programming The FireFinder Series II Fire Alarm Control Panel may be

Page 67 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 10 Hardware Requirements The FireFinder Series II can be configured and updates to the

Page 68 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 11 Configuration Programming There are two methods that may be used to load the softwa

Page 69 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 11.1 Transfer – Transfer Wizard Once the Transfer Wizard has established the status of

Page 70 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 11.2 Uploading In order for the user to upload or download config software it is neces

Page 71 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 11.5 Boot Mode To Change Application Software The Boot mode is used to enable the ope

Page 72 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Once programmed successfully the following message will be displayed. Ensure that ther

Page 73 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 From here if the configuration data has been programmed then type GA (Go Application)

Page 74 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 11.6 Using a Modem You can communicate with the FireFinder Series II over a

Page 75 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 12 Network Programming Single Point Programming FireFinder Series II is the term AMPAC

Page 4 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3.2 Connect 3.2.1 Connect to FireFinder Series II This will bring up a terminal window

Page 76 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 12.3 Network Go Diagnostic (NGD) This command causes the entire network to enter the D

Page 77 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Once the panels are all in diagnostic mode proceed as below. Send the new config to the

Page 78 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 NPC A short time after entering the NPC command you should receive a “prog

Page 79 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Once the system power up is complete use the QP command to verify that all nodes and c

Page 80 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 12.4 Part 2: Upgrading the Application Note: If a system is to be upgraded to version

Page 81 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 NGD This command may take up to 30 seconds to complete on a larger network. Check the

Page 82 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 BT Send the new application to the panel using your communication package file transfe

Page 83 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 GD Check the status of the system using the QP command: QP Note: THIS IS MOST IMPORT

Page 84 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 NSA Sending the application software around the network When you enter the NSA command

Page 85 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 GA Once the system power up is complete use the QP command to verify that all nodes an

Page 5 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 3.4.1.1 Colours: The colour of the various elements in the program can be set by select

Page 86 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 13 Help Commands The following lists of commands are dependent upon the software versi

Page 87 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 13.5 Diagnostic Mode ( hea ) Advanced Commands available bu 0 disable fault buzzer

Page 88 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 14 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The Laptop Displays Atv0e0s0=2 Thi

Page 89 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 15 Decimal – Hexadecimal – Binary Conversion Table Decimal Hex Binary Decimal Hex Bina

Page 90 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 Decimal Hex Binary Decimal Hex Binary Decimal Hex Binary 151 97 10010111 201 c9 110010

Page 91 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 16 Certification Information The FireFinder Series II™ is designed and manufactured by

Page 92 FIREFINDER SERIES II CONFIG MANAGER SESSION 6 17 Definitions Addressable system: a fire alarm and detection system that con

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