3 Operation
3.1 Access Levels
The panel operation is protected from inadvertent and erroneous misuse by means of four access levels. These
levels are as follows:
Level 1 Untrained user
Level 2 Authorised User
Level 3 Service and Maintenance Engineer
Level 4 Service and Maintenance Engineer –Special Tools required
A Level 1 Untrained User can view the current operational condition of the system and may
MUTE the internal buzzer.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration settings, a Level 1 user may also be permitted to EVACUATE and/or SILENCE
and/or RESET the system by pressing the appropriate button and entering a password.
A Level 2 Authorised User can view the operational condition of the system and may MUTE the
internal buzzer. In addition, the EVACUATE, SILENCE and RESET buttons are enabled and
access to the Level 2 Menu functions is available.
NOTE: There are up to 10 User ID codes available, each with its own password, which can be configured with varying
permissions to specific menu function options.
A Level 3 User has access to program and configure the operation of the panel. This is described in
detail in the Installation and Commissioning Manual (Part Number 680-014).
3.1.1 Changing from Access Level 1 to Level 2
If the panel has an access key switch fitted, use the key in preference to the menu options shown
below.
3.1.1.1 Menu Access
Press the ‘MENU’ button. The level 1 menu will be displayed as shown below:
[ CONTROLS DISABLED ]
ENABLE CONTROLS VIEW
LED TEST STATUS
To enable the controls, ensure the “Enable Controls” option is highlighted and then press the ✔button. The
display then requests entry of the Level 2 or 3 passwords as follows:
Please Enter Your Password
Enter the password using the number buttons and then press the ✔button. As each number is entered, an
asterisk (*) is shown on the display. For example:
Please Enter Your Password
**
If the password is correct, the Level 2 Menu options will be shown.
If the password is incorrect, the display briefly shows the following message.
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