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    E1 p/n 52747:e1 ecn 11-336 document 52747 06/16/2011 rev: fire alarm control panel nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual.

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    2 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 fire alarm system limitations while a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stati...

  • Page 3: Installation Precautions

    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 3 installation precautions adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: warning - several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all ...

  • Page 4: Software Downloads

    4 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 software downloads in order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are in...

  • Page 5: Table of Contentsâ  Â

    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 5 table of contents   section 1: general information................................................................................................ 8 1.1: ul 864 compliance.......................................................

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    Table of contents 6 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 3.12.2: how the control panel indicates a nac trouble ...........................................................................31 3.12.3: how the control panel indicates a control/relay trouble .................

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    Table of contents nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 7 c.3.7: view all history...............................................................................................................................64 c.3.8: step-through alarm history ..........................

  • Page 8: 1.1  Ul 864 Compliance

    8 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 section 1: general information 1.1 ul 864 compliance this product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the standard for control units and accessories for fire alarm systems, ul 864 9th edition. 1.2 about this ma...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 9 about this manual general information 1.2.3 supplemental information the table below provides a list of documents referenced in this manual, as well as documents for selected other compatible devices. The document series chart (...

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    10 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 general information introduction to the control panel 1.2.4 shortcuts to operating functions to the left of each program function, you’ll find a keypad shortcut, which contains a series of keypad entries required to access the ...

  • Page 11: 2.1  Introduction

    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 11 section 2: use of the controls 2.1 introduction listing of the controls and indicators and where to find information on their use: figure 2.1 nfs-320 control panel keys and indicators 2.2 system status indicator leds the contro...

  • Page 12: 2.3  Control Keys

    12 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 use of the controls control keys 2.3 control keys the control panel provides five control keys as described below: 2.3.1 acknowledge/scroll display use the acknowledge / s croll display key to respond to new alarm or trouble si...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 13 control keys use of the controls you can also press this key to display multiple alarms or troubles. If more than one alarm or trouble exists, the control panel displays the next alarm or trouble for 3 seconds (or until you pre...

  • Page 14: 2.4  Programming Keypad

    14 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 use of the controls programming keypad 2.3.4 drill use the drill key to manually activate all silenceable outputs and notification appliance circuits. To prevent accidental activation, you must press the drill key for 2 seconds...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 15 programming keypad use of the controls figure 2.2 programming keypad l ower c ase key – press with an alphabetic key to enter lower case characters detector key – press to select a detector output key – press to select a notifi...

  • Page 16: 3.1  Overview

    16 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 section 3: operation of the control panel 3.1 overview this section contains instructions for operating the control panel. Listed below are the topics detailed in this section: this manual also contains information on operating...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 17 fire alarm mode of operation operation of the control panel in normal mode, the control panel does the following functions at regular intervals: • polls all slc devices and the four nacs to check for valid replies, alarms, trou...

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    18 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel fire alarm mode of operation • to silence the panel sounder and any activated outputs that are programmed as silenceable: press the signal silence key. The fire alarm led and signals silenced led ...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 19 fire alarm mode of operation operation of the control panel smoke(photo) y indicates activation of a photo smoke detector lights fire alarm led and activates cbe rf_photo y indicates activation of a wireless photoelectric smoke...

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    20 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel carbon monoxide (co) alarm mode of operation 3.4 carbon monoxide (co) alarm mode of operation 3.4.1 how the control panel indicates a co alarm when a co alarm from a fco-851 or monitor module with...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 21 system trouble mode of operation operation of the control panel 3.4.3 interpreting co alarm/supervisory type id codes the type code that displays in the co alarm message indicates the function of the point that initiates the co...

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    22 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel system trouble mode of operation typical trouble message that appears on the lcd display: figure 3.6 sample trouble message 3.5.2 how to respond to a system trouble if the control panel indicates ...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 23 security alarm mode of operation operation of the control panel press the acknowledge / scroll display key and the display stops on the current trouble event for 1 minute, then begins to automatically step through remaining tro...

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    24 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel active supervisory signal mode of operation 3. When you finish correcting the security condition, press the system reset key to return the control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “syst...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 25 active supervisory signal mode of operation operation of the control panel 3.7.2 how to respond to an active supervisory if a latching supervisory type code displays some supervisory type codes latch the control panel (refer to...

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    26 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel pre-alarm warning mode of operation type codes that can appear in an supervisory message: 3.8 pre-alarm warning mode of operation 3.8.1 how the control panel indicates a pre-alarm warning the cont...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 27 pre-alarm warning mode of operation operation of the control panel 3.8.2 how to respond to a pre-alarm warning pre-alarm alert and action levels the pre-alarm function is a programmable option which determines the system’s resp...

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    28 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel disabled points mode of operation 3.9 disabled points mode of operation the control panel indicates disabled points by displaying a screen for each disabled detector, monitor module, and control/r...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 29 active trouble monitor mode of operation operation of the control panel 3.10.2 how the control panel indicates an active fire control activation of a fire control point causes the control panel to do the following: • initiate t...

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    30 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel output circuit trouble mode of operation • the panel trouble relay transfers (tb4) 3.11.2 how to respond to an active trouble monitor if the control panel indicates an active trouble monitor point...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 31 output circuit trouble mode of operation operation of the control panel 3.12.2 how the control panel indicates a nac trouble a trouble occurring on a nac causes the control panel to do the following: • produce a pulsed audible ...

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    32 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 operation of the control panel operation of special system timers 3.12.4 how to respond to a nac or control/relay trouble if the control panel indicates an active nac or control/relay trouble, take the following action: 1. Pres...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 33 waterflow circuit operation operation of the control panel alarm verification timer a timer that directs the control panel to ignore a fire alarm for a smoke detector, programmed for alarm verification, while the alarm verifica...

  • Page 34: 4.1  Introduction

    34 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 section 4: read status operation 4.1 introduction this section contains instructions and sample screens to show how to access all read status functions and menus. For information on read status using a crt-2 refer to appendix c...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 35 viewing and printing a read status read status operation 4.4 viewing and printing a read status to view or print read status information follow the instructions below: during all read status operations (except print operations)...

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    36 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 read status operation viewing and printing a read status how to display the total of installed devices to view the total number of installed devices, enter the “read status” screen by pressing the enter key, then 2, then a. A s...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 37 viewing and printing a read status read status operation • device status the status of the detector: normal, alarm, or test. • type code the software type code that identifies the type of detector. (refer to “point programming”...

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    38 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 read status operation viewing and printing a read status • device status the status of the module: control/relay module [on (device active) off (device not active] or monitor module (normal, alarm, or test). • type code the sof...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 39 viewing and printing a read status read status operation • silenceable a selection that specifies if the device can be silenced during an alarm by pressing the signal silence key. Possible values are: * = output nonsilenceable ...

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    40 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 read status operation viewing and printing a read status how to view read status for a releasing zone (r0-r9) from the “read status” screen, press 0, then press the enter key. You can now view the read status of a releasing zon...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 41 viewing and printing a read status read status operation how to read status for annunciator selections annunciator selection screens specify the information that displays on acs annunciators. From the “read status” screen, pres...

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    42 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 read status operation viewing and printing a read status figure 4.12 system function selection 7 screen • sec_rly and sup_rly (0= turn on by fire alarm, 1= turn on by security, 2= turn on by supervisory). • bat_size (1= battery...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 43 viewing and printing a read status read status operation • annunciators set to annunciator address 1 (a1) display the status of detectors 1-64 on slc 1 (acs selection group h) • annunciators set to annunciator address 2 (a2) di...

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    44 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 read status operation viewing and printing a read status 4.4.2 how to view read status for event and alarm history overview the control panel maintains a history buffer of the last 800 events, each with a time and date stamp. H...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 45 viewing and printing a read status read status operation a sample lcd display for a program change event: figure 4.18 sample program change event display how to view read status for alarm history option 4 ( alarm hist =4) lets ...

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    46 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 read status operation viewing and printing a read status how to print points option 1 ( prnt point =1) lets you print a list of all points programmed into the system. From the “read status” screen, press 1, then press the enter...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 47 viewing and printing a read status read status operation 4.4.4 how to view and print hidden event and alarm history the control panel maintains a copy of the history buffer. For instance, if someone clears the history buffer us...

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    48 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 notes.

  • Page 49: A.1  Overview

    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 49 appendix a: special zone operation a.1 overview this section contains information for operating the control panel as detailed in the topics listed below: a.2 releasing zones (r0-r9) a.2.1 purpose of releasing zones the control ...

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    50 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 special zone operation releasing zones (r0-r9) a.2.2 how to view releasing zone selections you can use the read status entry option to view the current selections for a releasing zone. For example, to view selections for releas...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 51 releasing zones (r0-r9) special zone operation figure a.2 illustrated example of cross zone programming listing of each cross zone option and the conditions required to activate the releasing zone, according to the example show...

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    52 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 special zone operation time, date, and holiday functions a.3 time, date, and holiday functions a.3.1 overview the control panel includes a real-time clock that displays the time-of-day, the date, and the day-of-week. The clock ...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 53 time, date, and holiday functions special zone operation a.3.3 how to view holiday function selections you can use the read status entry option to view the current selection for the holiday function. To do so, press the followi...

  • Page 54: A.4  Nac Coding

    54 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 special zone operation nac coding a.4 nac coding a.4.1 overview of coding a coding selection is the code type that pulses when the control panel activates a nac mapped to special zone f8. Special zone f8 provides seven coding s...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 55 presignal and positive alarm sequence (pas) operation special zone operation a.4.3 how to respond to an alarm with coding if an alarm occurs with a coding selection, the control panel latches the control panel in alarm and puls...

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    56 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 special zone operation presignal and positive alarm sequence (pas) operation a.5.3 how to view presignal and pas selections you can use the read status entry option to view the current selection for the presignal function. To d...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 57 presignal and positive alarm sequence (pas) operation special zone operation a.5.5 how to respond to an alarm with presignal delay timer (pas selected) if an alarm occurs with a presignal delay timer (60-180 seconds) and pas se...

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    58 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 appendix b: intelligent detector functions descriptions for intelligent detector functions note: for instructions on selecting intelligent detector functions, refer to the nfs-320 programming manual. Function description analog...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 59 notes.

  • Page 60: C.1  General Description

    60 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 appendix c: remote terminal access c.1 general description the control panel can communicate with a remote terminal or computer connected to the eia-232 pc/terminal port. Refer to the nfs-320 installation manual for installatio...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 61 operating modes remote terminal access c.2.2 local monitor mode (locm) functions, passwords, and special requirements of local monitor mode (locm) are: functions available with the local monitor mode: c.2.3 remote terminal mode...

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    62 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 remote terminal access using the crt-2 for read status functions available with the remote terminal mode: c.3 using the crt-2 for read status c.3.1 overview this section shows how to perform read status functions from a crt-2. ...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 63 using the crt-2 for read status remote terminal access c.3.3 read point from the read status menu, select option 1 - read point. The crt-2 displays the following: enter the following:. 1. Enter the first letter of the device, u...

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    64 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 remote terminal access using the crt-2 for alter status c.3.5 display all programmed points from the “read status” menu, select option 3 - read all points. The crt-2 displays a list of the status of all addressable detectors, m...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 65 using the crt-2 for alter status remote terminal access c.4.2 accessing alter status options access alter status function from the crt-2 by following these steps. 1. Turn on the crt-2 connected to the control panel. 2. Press th...

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    66 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 remote terminal access using the crt-2 for alter status e xample disable detector address 101 on slc1: press d to disable (e to enable); then press enter . C.4.4 change alarm and pre-alarm levels this option lets you change the...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 67 using the crt-2 for alter status remote terminal access c.4.7 set the pre-alarm for alert or action set action/alert lets you set the pre-alarm for alert or action. For example, change pre-alarm from “alert” to “action” as foll...

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    68 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 appendix d: point and system troubles lists there are a variety of point or system trouble types that may appear in a trouble message. The tables below give lists of the troubles and indications of their cause. D.1 point (devic...

  • Page 69: D.2  System Troubles

    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 69 system troubles point and system troubles lists d.2 system troubles a message from the “trouble type” column in the following table will appear in the panel display when a system trouble occurs. Use this table to help determine...

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    70 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 point and system troubles lists system troubles note: a charger fail trouble can be charger or battery related. Batteries near the end of their service life may not accept the periodic charge current required by ul 864 ninth ed...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 71 notes.

  • Page 72: Index

    72 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 index a abort 49 abort active led 12 acknowledge/scroll display control key 12 active supervisory signal 24 – 26 panel indication 24 response to 25 type codes 25 alarm verification timer 32 , 58 alarm. See fire alarm 17 analog ...

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    Nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 73 index o–w non-latching supervisory type code 25 normal mode of operation 16 o output circuit trouble 30 – 32 p partial signal silence 13 point (device) troubles table 68 point disabled led 12 power led 11 pre-alarm led 12 pre-a...

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    74 nfs-320/e/c, nfs-320sys/e operations manual — p/n 52747:e1 06/16/2011 x–x index x xp6-c 30 xpc transponder points 30

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    Manufacturer warranties and limitation of liability manufacturer warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, manufacturer warrants that the products manufactured by it in its northford, connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized distributors shall be free, under normal use an...

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