DN_5262CH - Notifier

FIELD PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
AUTOPROGRAM
Autoprogram is a timesaving feature of the AFP-400. It is
AUTOPROGRAM PLEASE WAIT
a special software routine that allows the AFP-400 to “learn”
what devices are physically connected and automatically
load them in the program with default values for all parameters.
Requiring less than 30 seconds to run, this routine
allows the user to have almost immediate fire protection in
L1:80 DETS, 15 MODS L2:93 DETS, 35 MODS
a new installation, even if only a portion of the detectors
PANEL OUTPUTS:24 BELLS: 04
are installed. The routine will find all intelligent detectors
and modules, and present them to the installer for edit of
the default option selections, if desired. If a device is found that already exists in memory, autoprogram skips over that device
(only new devices or missing devices are presented to the installer). Often the installer will perform autoprogram as a first step
in a new installation, then upload the program into VeriFire to add all custom labels and other information, then download from
VeriFire to the AFP-400.
KEYPAD PROGRAM EDIT
The AFP-400, like all NOTIFIER intelligent panels, has the
exclusive feature of full program creation and edit capability
from the front panel keypad, while continuing to provide
fire protection. The architecture of the AFP-400
software is such that each point entry carries its own program,
including control-by-event links to other points. This
allows the program to be entered with independent perpoint
segments, while the AFP-400 simultaneously monitors
other (already installed) points for alarm conditions.
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN
ENTER (ESCAPE TO ABORT) *****
0=CLR 1=AUTO 2=POINT 3=PASSWD 4=MESSAGE
5=ZONES 6=SPL FUNCT 7=SYSTEM 8=CHECK PRG
In addition to avoiding system shutdown, program edit from the panel keypad has the advantage of not requiring an on-site PC.
This can save significant installation time for minor program changes. The AFP-400 site-specific program is password
protected, and all information is stored in non-volatile memory. Menu “trees” are provided to lead the trained installer through
the program steps without the necessity to refer to the programming manual.
VeriFire
VeriFire is an off-line programing and test utility that can
greatly reduce installation programming time, and increase
confidence in the site-specific software. It is Windows®
based and provides technologically advanced capabilities
to aid the installer. The installer may create the
entire program for the AFP-400 in the comfort of the office,
test it, store a backup file, then bring it to the site and
download from a laptop into the panel.
The program includes error checks for common programming
mistakes, such as an input point that does not activate
any outputs, or an output point that is not linked to
any inputs. It also includes a simulation routine that will
list all of the output points that are activated by a particular
input point (alternatively, it will list all the input points
that are linked to a particular output). Although this does
not eliminate on-site testing, it greatly increases confidence
in the final installation. For example, a 200-input
and 100-output point system, without using VeriFire, could
require 20,000 test observations to verify all possible I/O
links.
VeriFire includes a compare routine, pictured at right,
that can also greatly help the installer. When a new
program is created, it may be compared with a previous
version and differences are highlighted. If the program is
modified from the panel keypad, it may be uploaded into
VeriFire, and compared with the previous version stored
on disk. The identification of program differences greatly
helps the installer in testing the installation. NFPA 72
requires that reacceptance test of a fire alarm system be
performed on 100% of all points that are “known” to be
modified. VeriFire allows the installer to determine the
exact points that are changed.
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