Fire System EN User's Guide
Fire System | User’s Guide | Important Information Important Information Telephone Line Seizure: Might prevent you from using your telephone to send or receive calls. Changes to Your Telephone Service: Might prevent control panel communications. • • • • • This control panel includes a telephone line seizure feature. This control panel communicates to a central monitoring station using your local telephone service.
Fire System | User’s Guide | Fire Safety and Evacuation 4. Fire Safety and Evacuation Residential fire is a leading cause of accidental death. Most fire related deaths occur at night when occupants suffocate in their sleep from smoke and toxic gases, rather than from burns. To help reduce this risk, the following program should be implemented. 1. Minimize fire hazards.
Fire System | User’s Guide | Fire Safety and Evacuation Fire Safety and Evacuation (continued) Plan both primary and alternate escape routes. Since stairwells and hallways can be blocked during a fire, exiting through a bedroom window must be a part of the escape plan. If the sleeping area is above the ground floor, install a means of safe descent outside the building if one does not already exist.
Fire System | User’s Guide | Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Information.................................................. 2 Fire Safety and Evacuation .......................................... 3 Table of Contents........................................................... 5 1.0 Product Features .............................................. 8 2.0 Introduction .................................................... 11 2.1 About This Guide ............................................ 11 2.
Fire System | User’s Guide | Table of Contents 5.2.4 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 7.0 8.0 9.0 9.1 9.2 10.0 11.0 [ANNUNCIATOR RESET] Key................... 18 Warning Displays and Tones...................... 19 Quieting Warning Tones................................. 19 Event Priority.................................................... 19 Silencing Fire Alarms ...................................... 19 Silencing Fire Troubles (D1255RB and D1256RB) .........................................................
Fire System | User’s Guide | Table of Contents Figures Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 3: D1255RB Fire Keypad............................... 8 D1256RB Fire Keypad............................... 9 D1257RB Fire Alarm Annunciator......... 10 Tables Table 1: Table 2: Table 3: Table 4: Table 5: Table 6: Status LEDs ............................................... 21 Idle State Messages................................... 22 System Function Menu ............................ 24 Point Status Messages..................
Fire System | User’s Guide | 1.0 Product Features 1.0 Product Features Figure 1: D1255RB Fire Keypad 2 1 1 4 7 0 2 3 5 6 8 9 3 123 4 56 7 Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) Status LEDs Numeric keys [COMMAND] bar Acknowledge label Navigation keys Siren/speaker 4 COMMAND 5 7 6 Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 1.0 Product Features Figure 2: D1256RB Fire Keypad 1- 2 23 45 6 1 Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) Status LEDs Function keys Acknowledge label Navigation keys Siren/speaker 3 4 6 5 Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 1.0 Product Features Figure 3: D1257RB Fire Alarm Annunciator 1- 2 23 45 1 Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) Status LEDs Acknowledge label Navigation keys Siren/speaker 3 5 4 Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 2.0 2.2 2.0 Introduction Your system’s keypad or annunciator is an advanced digital device that offers a variety of features. Its highly visible, backlit keypad and built-in sounder alert you to a number of system events. 2.1 About This Guide This guide covers basic system features. It is designed to be an easy reference for system users. The functions described in this guide are programmed by your security company. Some of them might not be included in your system.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 3.0 3.3 3.0 Keypad Navigation Keys [ESC] (Escape) (D1255RB/D1256RB) The [ESC] (Escape) key, in the D1255RB and D1256RB only, has two functions. • Use the [ESC] key to enter the menu. Pressing this key takes you to the first item in the menu. • Use [ESC] to exit from the menu. Pressing [ESC] when the menu appears returns you to the idle display. 3.2 [PREV] (Previous) (D1255RB/D1256RB) NEXT (Acknowledge) Press the [NEXT] key to view the next item in a menu or list.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 4.0 System Events Priority of Events 4.0 System Events Your system automatically shows fire alarm, fire trouble, or fire supervisory events as they occur. Fire trouble events include such conditions as a broken wire or a point that did not restore. Fire supervisory events include such conditions as a closed sprinkler system valve. 4.1 Warning Displays and Tones Your keypad emits one of several distinct tones and shows custom text to alert you to system events.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 4.0 4.3 When this tone sounds, evacuate all occupants and investigate for smoke or fire. The keypad display shows only the point text of the first point that entered fire alarm. Press [NEXT] or [PREV] to acknowledge this alarm or any other alarm condition or other condition that is not normal. The first pressing of the [NEXT] key performs an acknowledge function. Refer to Section 3.0 Keypad Navigation Keys on page 12.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 5.0 4.4 Key Operation and Functions Non-Fire Troubles System troubles appear on all system keypads. Non-fire point troubles appear only on the area’s keypad or annunciator. Refer to Section 12.0 Messages on page 34 for a description of system messages and system trouble messages. Pressing the [TROUBLE SILENCE] key silences a system trouble tone, but the SERVC message does not clear until the faulted condition is corrected. 5.0 Key Operation and Functions 5.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 5.0 • To select the menu item shown on the display. Some menu items require you to enter your personal passcode before starting the function. Press [ENT] after entering your passcode. 5.1.3 [ESC] (Escape/Menu) Key The [ESC] key has three functions: • To enter the command menu. Pressing [ESC] when idle text shows on the display reveals the first item in the menu. • To complete the entry of some commands. • To return to the idle text. 5.1.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 5.0 5.2.1 [ALARM SILENCE] Key Your system might be programmed so that you cannot silence some fire alarms until the fire event is cleared. Press the [ALARM SILENCE] key to silence a fire alarm. After you press [ALARM SILENCE], the system shows the number of fire points in alarm (A# ## FIRE ALARM). Use the [NEXT] and [PREV] keys to view the alarmed points. 5.2.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 5.0 When all devices return to normal, you can clear a fire alarm or trouble from the keypad by pressing [ANNUNCIATOR RESET]. Check to be certain that no smoke, fire, or other danger is present. If you cannot reset the detector or sensor, contact your service company. 5.2.3 [TROUBLE SILENCE] Key Pressing the [TROUBLE SILENCE] key silences a fire trouble.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 6.0 6.2 6.0 Warning Displays and Tones Warning Displays and Tones Event Priority Your keypad emits one of several distinct tones, and it displays custom text to alert you to system events. Additional bells or sirens might also be connected to your system. Bells or sirens mounted on the exterior of your premises alert neighbors to emergencies and provide an audible guide for police and fire fighters.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 6.0 6.4 Silencing Fire Troubles (D1255RB and D1256RB) To silence a fire trouble: • On the D1255RB Keypad, enter a personal passcode and press [ENT]. • On the D1256RB Keypad, press [TROUBLE SILENCE]. If a fire trouble still exists, the display shows FIRE TROUBLE. To clear this message, return the fire point(s) to normal. To review cleared troubles, use [NEXT] and [PREV] or the VIEW MEMORY ? function. 6.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 7.0 6.7 Non-Fire Trouble Events You can program your keypad to emit a repeated pattern of three warble tones, followed by a pause when a trouble event, such as an AC failure, occurs. The keypad display shows the number of non-fire trouble (A1 ## TROUBLES), then custom text for each activated point. Silencing Non-Fire Trouble Events To silence a non-fire trouble: • On the D1255RB Keypad, enter a personal passcode and press [ENT].
Fire System | User’s Guide | 8.0 Idle State 8.0 Idle State When the system is “at an idle state,” it is not currently performing a function entered by a user. Table 2: Idle State Messages Messages CHECK FIRE SYSTEM Descriptions One of a number of messages indicating the system requires service. * FIRE SYSTEM * Normal idle message; indicates the system is normal and ready to function. Indicates a need to press the [ALARM SILENCE] key. PRESS ALARM SIL Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 9.0 Keystroke Tones 9.0 Keystroke Tones 10.0 Alarm Reporting 9.1 Your system might be programmed to send reports automatically to your monitoring facility. This communication temporarily disconnects your telephones. When the report is completed, your system returns the telephones to normal operation. If you have questions, check with your servicing company.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 11.0 System Functions Table 3 is a summary of the system functions available in the menu. Press the [ESC] key to access the menu. Some of these functions might not be available in your menu. Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 11.1 Basic Menu Selections 11.1.1 ALARM SILENCE ? The first menu item, ALARM SILENCE ?, appears. Press the [ENT] key to select this function. To perform the same function on the D1256RB, press the [ALARM SILENCE] key. On the D1255RB, enter a valid passcode and press [ENT]. This function is not available on the D1257RB. 11.1.1 TROUBLE SILENCE ? When ALARM SILENCE ? appears, press the [NEXT] key to display the second menu item, TROUBLE SILENCE ?.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 11.2 Special Menu Selections Your servicing company has programmed special menu items into your system. Continue pressing the [NEXT] key to access these special menu items. To execute one of the functions, press the [ENT] key when one of these items appears in the display. Refer to Table 3 on page 24. Using the View Memory Function 1. Press the [ESC] key to enter the menu, then press [NEXT] repeatedly until you reach the VIEW MEMORY ? prompt. Press [ENT].
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 11.2.2 FIRE TEST ? Description Use this function to test fire points to be certain they function properly. You can review untested points at your keypad to help locate the remaining detectors to be tested. Upon initiation, the fire test will test the fire pattern on the alarm output and ring the keypad sounder for two seconds. The AC power is disabled for four minutes to test the system’s battery power.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 5. 6. Faulting a point more than once does not increment the test count. However, the keypad emits a brief tone and displays the point text each time you fault the point, allowing you to test multiple devices assigned to one point. When all points are tested, 0 PTS TO TEST appears. Press [ESC]. The display shows ALL PTS TESTED briefly before returning to idle text. To see any remaining untested points during the Fire Test: a. System Functions d.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 b. Press [NEXT] to view the description of the event, or press [PREV] to view the description of the previous event. 11.2.3 VIEW LOG ? Description Use this function to review system events from your keypad. Reviewing past events might help you identify problems. Viewing events does not require any additional equipment because the information appears at your keypad. Events are stored in the control panel’s memory in order of occurrence and tagged with the date and time.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 11.2.4 REMOTE PROGRAM ? Description Your servicing company can program your security system from a remote location using the telephone line connected to your control panel. Beginning a Remote Programming Session for a System without a Phone Number 1. Ensure that your system is at idle text. 2. Call this phone number: ______________________________________________ This number is designated for the Remote Account Manager.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 6. 7. 8. The system now disconnects telephones that share its telephone line during the remote programming session. Hang up the telephone now. The display changes to SYSTEM PROGRAM. At the conclusion of the programming session your system sends a report to the security company and then returns your telephone to normal service and your display to idle text. Beginning a Remote Programming Session for a System with a Phone Number 1. Ensure that your system is at idle text.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 The central station might direct you to press [NEXT]. When you press [NEXT], ANSWER NOW appears. If you press [ENT], the system behaves as described in Steps 5 through 8, starting on page 30. 6. 7. If you want your system to call the RPS, press [ENT] when the display shows CALL RPS ?. The display shows CALLING RPS briefly when the control panel dials the RPS phone number in its memory. The display changes to SYSTEM PROGRAM when the system connects to RPS.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 11.0 11.2.6 VIEW POINT STATUS ? System Functions Table 4: Point Status Messages Description Use this function to identify the number or location of each point in an area, and to show the current condition of any point you select. This function is useful as an aid in servicing the system. Using the View Point Status Function 1. Press the [ESC] key to enter the menu. Press [NEXT] until you reach the VIEW PT STATUS ? prompt. 2. Press [ENT].
Fire System | User’s Guide | 12.0 Messages 12.0 Messages If you see any of the following messages, contact your servicing company to determine if repairs are needed: Table 5: System Trouble Messages System Trouble Message Description CALL FOR SERVICE SERVC AC FAIL Call your servicing company. Your system might have failed. The AC power to the system is interrupted. Check the plug-in transformer and circuit breaker.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 12.0 Messages Table 5: System Trouble Messages (continued) System Trouble Message SERVC COMM FAIL SERVC KEYPAD SERVC PANEL SERVC PARAM SERVC PH LINE #1 (or 2) Description Your system makes repeated attempts to communicate with the monitoring facility. If your system fails to communicate, the keypad or annunciator buzzes and displays this message. Notify your servicing company of the communication trouble. This message might not appear in some systems.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 12.0 Messages Table 5: System Trouble Messages (continued) System Trouble Message SERVC PRINTER SERVC PT BUS # Description A local printer (if installed) at your premises is in a trouble condition. Check to ensure that the printer is powered on, the paper is loaded correctly, and the printer is selected. Contact your servicing company if you have questions, or the display doesn’t clear. Your system might not include a local printer.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 12.0 Messages Table 6: System Messages System Message ALARM SILENCED FIRE BYPASS FIRST DISARM Description This message is added to the scrolling alarm message when alarm sounders are silenced. The message clears when the [ANNUNCIATOR RESET] key is pressed on the D1256RB. To clear the message from the D1255RB, enter a valid passcode and press [ESC]. This message scrolls when a fire point is removed from the system through the keypad, using the BYPASS A POINT ? function.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 13.0 13.0 Log Event Definitions Table 6: Log Event Definitions Text AC FAIL AC RSTOR ALARM AUTO BAD CALL BATT LOW BATT MISS Definition AC power to the control panel is interrupted AC power to the control panel is restored. Alarm at point in specified area. Event modifier for BYPASS event. Indicates four alarms or troubles in one clock hour caused automatic (swinger) bypass. System tried to call Remote Programming Software (RPS) and failed. Control panel battery is below 11.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 13.0 Log Event Definitions Table 6: Log Event Definitions (continued) Table 6: Log Event Definitions (continued) Text DATE CHG EXTRA PT Text MISS TRBLE PARAM CHG PHONE FAIL FIRE ALARM FIRE END FIRE RSTOR FIRE TRBLE FIRE START LOG FULL LOG THRES MISS FIRE Definition User changed control panel’s date or time. Incorrectly programmed point connected to system. Fire alarm at point in area specified. Fire Walk Test ended. Fire alarm at point specified restored.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 13.0 Log Event Definitions Table 6: Log Event Definitions (continued) Table 6: Log Event Definitions (continued) Text PWR RESET RPS FAIL Text RESTORAL SDI FAIL RPS OK REBOOT RELAY SET RELY RESET REMO REMO RESET Definition Power was reset at specified time. RPS programming session ended abnormally or RPS using incorrect passcode or lock code. RPS programming session terminated normally. Control panel reset. Relay set (activated).
Fire System | User’s Guide | 13.0 Log Event Definitions Table 6: Log Event Definitions (continued) Text STAT RPT TEST RPT TIME CHG TROUBLE WALK END WALK STRT WATCHDOG Definition Status report sent. Test report sent. User changed the control panel’s time. Trouble condition at point specified. Walk test in area specified completed. Walk test is initiated in specified area. Control panel’s normal CPU operation interrupted and restarted. Call for service if event occurs regularly or frequently.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 14.0 14.0 System Glossary Area - An installer-specified collection of points that can be armed and disarmed independently. Faulted Point - A point that is not normal, such as an open door or window. Idle Text - Text shown in the keypad or annunciator display when the system is not performing a user-requested function. Idle text shows the status of the system. Menu - A list of functions programmed by your servicing company.
Fire System | User’s Guide | 15.0 Maintenance and Service Cleaning the Keypad 15.0 Maintenance and Service This system requires very little maintenance; however, you should test the system weekly to ensure that it is working properly. You can arrange a test schedule and maintenance program. If you notice a change in operation during normal use or testing, call for service as soon as possible. If your keypad gets dirty, apply a household glass cleaner to a clean cloth or paper towel and wipe the surface.
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