User guide

Service and Maintenance
Installation Handbook, AutroSafe Interactive Fire Alarm System, Release 3, 116-P-ASAFE-FA/DE,
Rev. J, 2011-12-06,
Autronica Fire and Security AS
The whole system (control panel, detectors, control functions) should
be inspected annually. In addition to a system restart, an annual
service inspection comprises the following:
Step Description
1
Test the panel indicator lights and internal buzzer by pushing the Mute button more than 5
seconds.
2
Test all operating keys by pressing each key:
The following buttons will give a short "Beep" when pressed:
All the alphanumeric buttons, plus;
the red Silence Alarms
, Cancel
C
, Enter , Help
i
, Close
The green Reset button
should reset the system (requires access level 3).
The Menu button

should allow you to switch between Menu Mode and Operation Mode.
3
Perform a visual and functional inspection of manual call-points and automatic detectors.
4
Activate the alarm system. Test all sounders by activating an alarm from a corresponding
manual call-point.
5
Test all control functions.
6
Disable any alarm transference to the Fire Alarm Routing Equipment -FARE output.
7
Activate alarms from at least one detector/manual call-point in each zone and a check that all
respective outputs are activated.
8
Test the action of any auxiliary operating functions (disabling, cancelling and resetting
buttons).
9
Check the alarm transference outputs by connecting from outgoing outputs (potential free
relay and 24V output) activated by alarm in a zone.
10
Check the fault warning function from detector zones by removing a detector in each zone.
Activate a fault (remove battery fuse) and observe:
- the Fault indicator starts to blink
- a fault warning is displayed
- the internal buzzer is turned on
- the Fault Warning Routing Equipment (FWRE) output is activated (if any)
11
Verify all conditions, i.e.:
- Fire Alarm condition
- Fire Warning condition
- Fault Warning condition
- Disablement condition
- Test condition
12
Check the battery voltage by disconnecting the charger and measure the voltage across the
battery after approx. 1-2 minutes (depending on the load). The voltage should be >24.5V.
13
On completion of checks, ensure that only the green "Power" indicator is on when the panel
is in its idle state (normal operation).
14
Complete a service report and service log.
The battery should be changed every 4 years. If a fault arises on the
panel that cannot be rectified, contact your nearest Autronica Fire and
Security office for qualified assistance.