SmartTerminal Installation Commissioning & Operation
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1Introduction
SmartTerminal connects to the FireFinder™ Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) via the RS485
multidrop communication port. Generally it is designed to be used anywhere where the status of the
FACP is required to be monitored by local personnel and limited control is required.
Front panel controls that allow the resetting of alarms and activation/silencing of alarm
devices. Enabling operational access to the controls is via a key-switch;
Reports events from devices that are accessible to the host FACP. For example if the host
FACP is configured with global access then the connected SmartTerminal reports events
from all devices. If the host FACP is configured as local then the connected SmartTerminal
reports events from devices that are directly connected to the host FACP.
1.1 Operation
The operation of SmartTerminal can be considered to be in one of three states, these are;
1. Power up - when the SmartTerminal is initialising
2. Normal - when the SmartTerminal address has been set and is communicating with the
FACP, reporting normal / abnormal conditions and controlling the FACP via the front panel
controls
3. Fault where the SmartTerminal is in fault and/or is unable to communicate with the FACP.
Power Up
The LCD displays a message telling the operator SmartTerminal is being powered up and that the
hardware is being initialised. Once the hardware has been successfully initialised set the address
and SmartTerminal should automatically transition to the normal state. Should a failure occur on
power up press the “RESET” button located on the LCD PCB (see Figure 5) and check the address
is correct.
Normal
The Normal state is entered from the “Power-up” or a return from the “Fault” state and is displayed
on the LCD if the SmartTerminal is communicating with the FACP and operating correctly. In this
state the front panel Power indicator is illuminated.
Fault
SmartTerminal enters the Fault state upon;
A hardware failure
LCD module failure or
A loss of communications with the FACP (indicated by the “DIAGNOSTIC” LED – not
flashing and the “no communications“ message being displayed)
In a Fault condition the front panel NORMAL indicator is extinguished and the details of the fault are
displayed on the LCD. The FACP will also indicate a fault in a similar manner.
1.2 Access levels
There are two levels of access.
Access level 1 only the Acknowledge, previous and next front panel controls are operative. All other
controls operate in access level two.
Access level 2 is entered when the key-switch is in the ENABLED position.
Keyswitch disabled Keyswitch enabled
Figure 1 Keyswitch in the Disabled / Enabled Positions
