fireseeker fire alarm control panel model fs-250 › wp-content › uploads › 2013 › 06 ›...

P/N 315-049403-1 Siemens Building TechnologiesFire Safety

FireSeekerFire Alarm Control PanelModel FS-250Programming Manual

Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com

Table Of ContentsIntroduction .......................................................................................................1

The Access levels ..............................................................................................1User Level .......................................................................................................1Maintenance Level ...........................................................................................2Technician Level ..............................................................................................2

The Operator Interface.......................................................................................3Interface for User and Maintenance Levels.........................................................3Interface for the Technician Level......................................................................4Entering Alphanumeric Characters ....................................................................5

QUICK START ....................................................................................................6Automatic programming of a new system. ..........................................................6Manual programming of a system......................................................................7

Programming Concepts.....................................................................................9Program Memory..............................................................................................9The programming model of the system ............................................................10Automatic Programming..................................................................................11

User Level........................................................................................................14Activating a General Alarm..............................................................................14Activating an Alert ..........................................................................................14Activating a Drill..............................................................................................14Activating a Recall ..........................................................................................15Performing a Lamp Test..................................................................................15Viewing the event history ................................................................................15Accessing Maintenance functions ....................................................................15Accessing Technician functions .......................................................................16

Maintenance Level...........................................................................................17Enabling/Disabling Devices .............................................................................17Enabling/Disabling Input Groups......................................................................17Enabling/Disabling Applications .......................................................................17Enabling/Disabling the Output Zones ...............................................................17Enabling/Disabling NACs ................................................................................18Enabling/Disabling City Tie..............................................................................18Enabling/Disabling the DACT ..........................................................................18Enabling/Disabling the Status Relays...............................................................18Changing the Maintenance Password..............................................................19Setting the Time .............................................................................................19Setting the Time Format..................................................................................19Enabling Daylight Savings Time adjustment .....................................................19Setting the Date .............................................................................................19


Setting the Date Format ..................................................................................19Clearing the history.........................................................................................20Printing the history..........................................................................................20Printing the sensor levels ................................................................................20Editing the system label ..................................................................................20Editing the device labels .................................................................................20Starting Quick Test.........................................................................................20Configuring NAC sound time for Quick Test .....................................................21Configuring the printer during Quick Test .........................................................21Programming a device ....................................................................................21

Technician Level..............................................................................................22Editing a device configuration..........................................................................22Editing an Input Group configuration................................................................24Editing a System Group configuration..............................................................25Configuring the NACs .....................................................................................25Configuring the remote relays (FS-RUs)...........................................................26Configuring the remote LEDs (FS-SAUs) .........................................................26Configuring the remote LCDs (FS-RDs) ...........................................................27Installing the DACT.........................................................................................27Configuring the DACT accounts.......................................................................27Setting system timers......................................................................................27Configuring the City Tie activation....................................................................28Setting Trouble Ack required ...........................................................................28Setting the system reporting type.....................................................................28Copying the primary to the backup...................................................................29Printing the primary/backup configuration.........................................................29Validating the backup configuration..................................................................29Activating the backup......................................................................................29Hard Reset ....................................................................................................29Changing access passwords...........................................................................30Exiting the Technician Level............................................................................30

APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY................................................................................31

APPENDIX B: REFERENCES............................................................................34


F S - 2 5 0 P R O G R A M M I N G M A N U A L

1

IntroductionThe FS-250 Fire Alarm Control Panels are completely field programmable. Althoughprogramming requires no special software skills, a thorough working knowledge ofFire Alarm Control Panels and devices is assumed. There are two ways to programan FS-250 fire alarm system control unit:

1. Auto Program. Using Auto Program will quickly configure the FACP in a GeneralAlarm configuration.

2. Manual Program. Editing the program manually using the keypad.

Both methods require that the Technician password be entered so that theTechnician functions may be accessed. Jump to the Quick Start section if you needto get a system up and running quickly.

The Access levelsThe FS-250 system has three functional levels as follows:

• User Level, no password is required to access these functions.• Maintenance Level, accessed using the Maintenance password, allows

access to the maintenance menu functions.• Technician Level, accessed using the Technician password, allows access to

trained technician menu functions.

User Level

The User level functions accessible to the system user and are protected fromunauthorized use by the lock on the front of the cabinet. Pressing the Menu buttonon the lower right of the operator interface accesses the user functions. Thefunctions available to the User are

• Activate a General Alarm• Activate an Alert event• Activate a Recall event• Activate a Lamp Test• Activate a Drill• View event history• Go to Maintenance Level (with the password)• Go to Technician Level (with the password)



2

Maintenance Level

The Maintenance level is accessed via the User Menu and the correct password.The functions accessible in the maintenance level are:

• Enabling or disabling devices, outputs, groups, zones and option modules• Configuring and running a Quick Test.• Printing History• Printing Detector Levels• Editing Device and the system label• Setting the system time and date• Changing the Maintenance Level access password• Program a Device• Clear History

Technician Level

The Technician level is accessed via the User Menu and entering the correctpassword. The functions accessible in the maintenance level are:

• Configure devices, outputs, groups, zones and option modules.• Setting System parameters (i.e. automatic silence, alarm silence inhibit, reset

inhibit, etc)• Configure bell codes• Validate the backup configuration• Swapping the primary and backup configuration• Copying the primary to the backup configuration• Printing the primary and backup configuration• Changing the Technician Level access password.



3

The Operator InterfaceInterface for User and Maintenance Levels

The operator interface for configuring and programming the FS-250 uses the 4 lineby 20 character LCD display, the M1 through M4 buttons on the left and right of thedisplay and sixteen push buttons at the bottom of the interface. User Level andMaintenance Level utilize the LCD display and the four buttons (two on each side ofthe display) to navigate and alter the basic operation of the panel. The display willshow messages in the four corners of the display that will be adjacent to the fourbuttons M1 through M4. The message on the display adjacent to the buttonindicates the action that will occur when the button is pressed. So pressing M1 willcause the function labeled as “Menu 1” to be pressed.

M1 M3

M2 M4

For example, in the following figure, menu item 1 (Lamp Test) is described as havingan Action of ‘Run Lamp Test’. If the button next to Lamp Test is depressed, LampTest will be performed. Menu item 2 (View History) will cause the first event in theevent history to be displayed on the screen.

Action: Run Lamp Returns to the top ofthe list or to the levelup

Will display panel go to the next screenHistory

Lamp Test Esc

ViewHistory More

Menu 1 Menu 3

Menu 2 Menu 4



4

Interface for the Technician Level

When the Technician Level is accessed using the password, the LCD display andthe keypad are used to program the panel, and to view the programming if desired.The display acts as a menu and the keypad allows the user to navigate through themenu of functions and change or print the programming. The following figuredescribes the navigation used in this context:

A-esc: will backup to previous screenB-fn1: will perform function 1C-fn2: will perform function 2D-Nxt: will step to the next screen

Each menu item is associated with "A", "B", "C", or "D" buttons on the keypad.Pressing one of these keys will cause the panel to go to the function associated withthe button.

For example

A-Esc, will backup to previous screenB-+20 Jumps ahead 20 devicesC-mor shows further options in listD-+1, Jumps ahead 1

Aesc Bfn1 Cfn2 Dnxt

ZNxxx P AescZoneType:PRESIG B+20Timer:___ Sec CmorTo Zone #:___ D +1



5

Entering Alphanumeric Characters

Entry of alphanumeric data using keypad is as follows:

• Each character is entered using a two-keystroke sequence on the keypad.• Numerals are entered using the sequence 0x, where x is the numeral to be

entered.• Letters are entered using 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x sequences, based on the letters

appearing above the numbers on the keypad, where the first digit is the positionof the letter, and the second digit is the key on which that letter appears. Theletter "Q" is entered using the sequence "27", as though "Q" appears on the "7"between "P" and "R". "R" is entered as "37" and "S" as "47". Similarly, "Z" isentered as "49", as though "Z" appears on the "9" key. Punctuation marks areentered using 5x, 6x, 7x, and 8x sequences, as shown below:

CHARACTER SEQUENCE CHARACTER SEQUENCE<space> 50 > 70

! 51 ? 71" 52 @ 72# 53 [ 73$ 54 ¥ 74% 55 ] 75& 56 ^ 76´ 57 _ 77( 58 ` 78) 59 { 79* 60 | 80+ 61 } 81, 62 ? 82- 63 ¦ 83. 64/ 65: 66; 67< 68= 69

Insert and overwrite modes can be toggled using the "C" key.

Entering the same letter into a position in overwrite mode will change the case of theletter (i.e. if a position contains the letter "f", and the user enters "33" in overwritemode, the "f" will change to "F").

A character may be deleted by pressing the “9” key.



6

QUICK STARTAutomatic programming of a new system.

This is the quickest way to get a system operational. After all of the devices,notification appliances and option modules have been programmed and installed,check all wiring for grounds, shorts and opens. Connect FS-SAU’s, FS-RU’s, NAC’sand any other field wiring to the panel.

Automatic programming is selected from the Technician level. Below are the stepsto access the Technician Level.

Step Action Description1 Press “Menu” and then press “More”

until the option “Tech. Level” isdisplayed.

2 Press “Tech. Level” The display will show the entryscreen for the technician levelaccess password

3 Enter the password on the keypad.The default is “0,1,2,3,4,5”

The password will appear in thescreen

4 Press “Enter” or “D” The display will show the startingscreen of the Technicians Level

Once the Technicians Level has been accessed, following are the steps to activatethe autoprogram function.

Step Action Description1 Select “Edit” by pressing “4” The display will show the first

screen of the Edit functions with“Auto Pgm” as one of theoptions

2 Select “Autoprgm” by pressing “7” The display will show theAutoprgm screen

3 Start the autoprogram by pressing the“D” key

The display will show all of theaddresses being checked as theauto program is performed.This could take several minutes.As each new device is found,the display will allow theinstaller to chose whether toinclude the found device. Whenthe autoprogram is finished thescreen will return to the Editoptions



7

Note NOTE #1: The backup configuration will now contain a configuration asfollows; all input points in group #241 (General Alarm). The GeneralAlarm System group is pre-programmed to activate all output zones. AnyRemote LCD displays that were connected at the time of Auto Programwill also be activated. However remote relay (FS-RUs) and remote Ledmodules (FS-SAUs) will not be detected and so will not be in theconfiguration.

4 At the EDIT BACKUP screen, press“A” and escape back to TECHLEVEL screen.

The display will show thestarting technician menu

5 Use “C” to get to the next set offunctions and select “validate”

This will cause the data in thebackup configuration to bechecked. Correct any errorsfound before continuing

6 Press the “*” key followed by the "C"key when prompted. This action willcause the auto programmedconfiguration to be swapped into theprimary memory and the panel will berestarted. You now have as primaryconfiguration, the result of the AutoProgram. In other words, a GeneralAlarm system.

The panel will reset andreinitialize.

Manual programming of a system

Manual programming is a much more involved operation and requires knowledge ofthe operation of the system before proceeding. The basic steps to programming asystem configuration are as follows:

StepNumber

Configure Description

1 Systemconfiguration

Set a number of overall system parameters.

2 Loops Set up the loop.3 Input

groups/systemgroups

Set up the behavior of the input group orsystem groups, which bell codes it willactivate and the outputs zones that will beactivated by this input group. Note that aninput group must be configured to activatean output group to cause any outputactivations.

4 Devices Set the address and other parameters foreach of the devices that will be installed into



8

the system. Configure which input groupeach device belongs to. Note the devicesmust be connected to an input group for anyoutput to be activated.

5 Notificationsappliance circuits.

Configure the behavior of the NACs andwhich output zone will activate each NAC.Note that a NAC must be configured asconnected to an output zone or it will notactivate.

Optional 6 LCD Annunciators If there are any remote LCD displays setwhether installed.

Optional 7 Remote LEDs If there are any remote LED modules,configure each of the remote LEDs. Selectwhich Output zone the LED will be activatedby.

Optional 8 Remote Relays If there are any remote Relay modules,configure each of the remote Relays. Notethat the Relays must be connected to anOutput Zone to be activated.

Optional 9 DACT line/DACTaccount

If a dialer is installed, configure the line andaccount data.

13 Validate Run the validate and fix any errors that arereported

14 Activate Swap the backup configuration with theprimary configuration.



9

Programming ConceptsProgram Memory

The program memory consists of two components, the PRIMARY (active)configuration and the BACKUP (editable) configuration. The primary configuration isthe active configuration that determines the current function of the FACP. Thebackup configuration is the configuration that is edited to make changes or additionsto the existing active panel program. This allows the program to be edited while theFACP operates normally. When the edited configuration is activated, all changes areimplemented at once by swapping the primary and backup configurations to thebackup configuration the primary configuration. Before the backup configuration isactivated, it first must be validated to make sure that configuration follows theinstallation rules. The validation process ensures no values or operating parametersare out of limits. When the backup configuration is activated, it becomes the primaryrunning configuration and the one that was running becomes the backupconfiguration. NOTE: At this point it is advisable to copy the primary configuration tothe backup so that both configurations are identical. There is a copy feature thatallows the operator to copy the primary configuration to the backup



10

The programming model of the system

The following diagram shows the programming model of the FS-250 system.

22

1

32

12

TT

T

TInput group

Output Zonesup to 255

An input group canactivate any or allOutput Zones.

NACs and Audiblebases can connect to

one and only one output Zone

Input devicescan belong to

one local inputgroup.

TRIs and detectorbase relays can connect to one

and only one output zone

Remote relays and remoteLEDs connect to output zones.

Each input device canbeconfigured for type ofoperationalarm, manual pull,waterflow, sil waterflow,trouble, supervisory, non-fire, panel reset, alarmsilence, acknowledge

Each relay canhave its outputbehaviourconfigurednon-silencable,trouble active,supervisory, pre-alarm, silenceable,trouble silence,supervisorysilence

Each LED and remoterelay can have it'soutput behaviour

configuredAlarm active, trouble,

supervisory, pre-alarm

GC

GC

GC

GC

GC

The input group maybe configured fordifferent activation i.enone, fire zone, crosszone, PAS , pre signal,wildcard

Each output can be setfor the control

behaviour non-silencable, troubleactive, supervisory, pre-

alarm, silenceable,trouble silence,

supervisory silence

Can set variousbehaviour dependingon the type of systemzone. Mainly outputcoding

System groups: general alarmdrill

recallalert

troublequick test

up to 240 inputgroups



11

The basic concept is that loop devices are configured and grouped into input groups.The input groups are set to have a certain behavior and activate output zones. Theoutput devices, whether relay bases, audible bases, NACs, serial LEDs or Serialrelays are configured and connected to Output Zones.

Automatic ProgrammingAuto-program can be done with a new, non-configured control unit or to augment anexisting configuration. Augmenting an existing program adds new points but leavespreviously programmed points unaffected. Discrepancies in the configuration will bepresented individually for acceptance. Again, auto program writes information intothe backup and must be validated before becoming the primary operatingconfiguration.

Auto Program will recognize the types of devices connected and will set up differentparameters depending on the devices it finds. The following tables show thesettings for the different device types.

Smoke and thermal detectorsParameter Description

Label Generic label identifying the detector by loop number and addressApplication If FireSmart detectors are found, the application will not be changed in the

device. Factory default is noneSensitivity The sensitivity of the detectors will be left as found. The factory default is

3.00%ROR Rate of rise will be left as found. The factory default is off.Led off LED will be defaulted to ONPre-alarm Pre-alarm will be offVerification Verification will be as found in the detectorInput Useage The input useage will be set to Alarm useageInput Group All detectors will be set to input group 1Relays andAudible bases

Will be set for auto activation. They relay or audible base will activatewhen the device activates.

TRIs, Manual Stations and Conventional Zone modulesParameter Description

Label Generic label identifying the detector by loop number and addressLed off LED will be defaulted to ONInput Useage Input useage will be set to alarmInput Group All inputs will be set to input group 1



12

TRIs with relay and single inputParameter Description

Label Generic label identifying the detector by loop number and addressLed off LED will be defaulted to ONInput Useage Input useage will be set to alarmInput Group Inputs will be set to input group 1Output Type Will be set to non-silenceableOutput Zone Will be set to 1

Intelligent LEDsParameter Description

Label Generic label identifying the detector by loop number and addressOutput Type Will be set to non-silenceableOutput Zone Will be set to 1

NACsParameter Description

NotificationDevice Type

Set to Audible (CHECK THIS!!!!!)

Output Type Will be set to non-silenceableOutput Zone Will be set to 1

System ParameterParameter Description

Label Set to “SIEMENS AUTO Prgrmd”Drill Enable ONAuto Silence Timer OffAlarm Silence Inhibit OffPanel Reset Inhibit OffAuto Alarm silence OffTrouble ReminderNAC sound time 5 secondsQuick test exit 30 minutesCity Tie Activation Not changed

• Presence of LCD Annunciators are detected and programmed as installed whendetected.



13

Not included in auto-programThe following devices cannot be detected automatically

• Bell Codes• Serial Remote Processor LEDs,• Serial Remote Processor Relays• DACT• City Tie

Programming of these points is not changed by Auto-Program, and must be donemanually in the panel's Technician Level



14

User LevelPressing the menu button displays the User level functions. The user menu allowsthe operator to activate General Alarm, Alert, Drill, Recall or Lamp Test. It alsoallows for viewing the Event History. The Maintenance Level programming andTech Level programming can be accessed from the User menu as well.

Following are the various functions that may be performed at the User level.

Activating a General AlarmIt is possible to sound a general alarm from the keypad using the following stepsPress “Menu” Press “General

Alarm”Display requestsYes/Noconfirmation of theGeneral Alarm

Press “Yes” toactivate a GeneralAlarm. The displaywill return to normalindicating Generalalarm has beenactivated. Resetpanel or press“Alarm Silence” tostop.

Activating an AlertIt is possible to sound an Alert from the keypad using the following stepsPress “Menu” Press “Alert” Display requests

Yes/Noconfirmation of theAlert

Press “Yes” toactivate an Alert.The display willreturn to normalindicating Alert hasbeen activated.Reset panel orpress “AlarmSilence” to stop.

Activating a DrillIt is possible to sound a drill from the keypad using the following stepsPress “Menu” Press “Drill” Display requests

Yes/Noconfirmation of theDrill

Press “Yes” toactivate a Drill. Thedisplay will return tonormal indicatingDrill has beenactivated. Resetpanel or press“Alarm Silence” tostop.



15

Activating a RecallIt is possible to sound a Recall from the keypad using the following stepsPress “Menu” Press “Recall” Display requests

Yes/Noconfirmation of theRecall

Press “Yes” toactivate a Recall.The display willreturn to normalindicating Recallhas been activated.Reset panel orpress “AlarmSilence” to stop.

Performing a Lamp TestIt is possible to perform a lamp test of the LEDs on the front of the Panel by followingthe steps below:Press “Menu” Press “Lamp Test” LEDs in the front

panel will be lit forapproximately 5seconds

Viewing the event historyThe Event History screen displays the last 2000 events reported to a panel. Theinformation displayed includes the date and time, the type of event (TRB, ALM, SUPetc.), the device reporting the event and the event reported.Press “Menu” Press “View

History”The display willshow the mostrecent event

The two buttons onthe left of thedisplay (M1 & M2)will scroll forwardand backwardthrough the events.The upper righthand buttonescapes back to theuser menu.

Accessing Maintenance functionsThere are other functions available after the maintenance password has beenentered. Follow the steps below to access the maintenance functionsPress “Menu” andpress “more” threetimes

Press “Maint. Level” The display willshow the screen toenter the four digitmaintenancepassword

Enter the four digitpassword (default is0123) and press“Enter”



16

Accessing Technician functionsThere are other functions available after the technician password has been entered.Follow the steps below to access the technician functionsPress “Menu” andpress “more” threetimes

Press “Tech Menu” The display willshow the screen toenter the five digittechnicianpassword

Enter the five digitpassword (default is012345) and press“Enter”



17

Maintenance LevelFollowing are the details of the Maintenance level functions

Enabling/Disabling DevicesThe disable / enable screens allow the operator to disable or enable devices andcomponents of the system. System Inputs, Outputs, etc. can be disabled / enabled.Press“Disable/Enable”

Press “Inputs” Press “Devices” Enter the addressthrough the keypad.When the addressis entered, thestatus of the devicewill be displayed

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe state of thedevice. Status willtoggle on thedisplay

Enabling/Disabling Input GroupsThe input group may be disabled/enabled as followsPress“Disable/Enable”

Press “Inputs” Press “Groups” Enter the addressthrough the keypad.When the addressis entered, thestatus of the groupwill be displayed

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe state of thegroup. Status willtoggle on thedisplay

Enabling/Disabling ApplicationsThe applications in the FireSmart detector that prevent false activation often make itdifficult to test the detectors using canned smoke. This function allows theApplications in the detectors to be turned off for testing. A trouble is posted as areminder to reset them laterPress“Disable/Enable”

Press “Appl.” The display willshow the currentstatus of theapplications.

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe status of theapplications in theFireSmart detectors

Enabling/Disabling the Output ZonesThe output zones may be disabled/enabled as follows:Press“Disable/Enable”

Press “Outputs” Press “Zones” Enter the addressthrough the keypad.When the addressis entered, thestatus of the zonewill be displayed

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe state of thezone. Status willtoggle on thedisplay



18

Enabling/Disabling NACsThe Notification Appliance Circuits may be disabled/enabled as follows:Press“Disable/Enable”

Press “Outputs” Press “NACs” Enter the number ofthe NAC throughthe keypad. Thedisplay will showthe current state

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe state of theNAC. Status willtoggle on thedisplay

Enabling/Disabling City TieThe City Tie Circuit may be disabled/enabled as follows:Press“Disable/Enable”

Press “Outputs” Press “More” andthen press “CityTie”

The display willshow the status ofthe city tie

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe state of the CityTie. Status willtoggle on thedisplay

Enabling/Disabling the DACTThe DACT (Digital Alarm Communication Transmitter) may be disabled/enabled asfollows:Press“Disable/Enable”

Press “Outputs” Press “More” andthen press “DACT”

The display willshow the status ofthe DACT

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe state of theDACT. The Statuswill toggle on thedisplay

Enabling/Disabling the Status RelaysThe Status Relays may be disabled/enabled as follows:Press“Disable/Enable”

Press “Outputs” Press “More”, press“More” and thenpress “StatusRelays”

The display willshow the status ofthe Status relays

Use the“Enable(Disable)”button to changethe state of theStatus Relays. Thestatus will toggle onthe display



19

Changing the Maintenance PasswordThe password for access to the Maintenance level menus may be changed asfollows from the Maintenance starting screen:Press “More” threetimes, then press“Change Password”

The display willshow the currentpassword

Use the keypad,“CLR” and “Enter”to change thepassword

Setting the TimeThe time and the time format are adjustable.Press “More”three times, thenpress “Time/Date”

Press “Time” Press “Set Time” The display willshow the timewith the cursorunder the hours

Use the keypad,“Clr” and “Set” toset the time

Setting the Time FormatThe time and the time format are adjustable.Press “More”three times, thenpress “Time/Date”

Press “Time” Press “Set TimeFormat”

The display willshow the currenttime format.

Use the “12 hour”,“24 hour” buttonsto set the timeformat.

Enabling Daylight Savings Time adjustmentThe FS-250 can adjust for daylight savings automatically. Follow the steps below toenable or disable the automatic daylight savings adjustment featurePress “More”three times, thenpress “Time/Date”

Press “Time” Press “DSTadjust”

The display willshow whether theDST automaticadjustment isenabled ordisabled.

Use the“Enable/Disable”button to changethe status. Thestate will toggleon the display

Setting the DateThe date and the date format are adjustable.Press “More”three times, thenpress “Time/Date”

Press “Date” Press “Set Date” The display willshow the currentdate

Use the keypad,“Clr” and “Set” toset the date

Setting the Date FormatThe date and the date format are adjustable.Press “More”three times, thenpress “Time/Date”

Press “Date” Press “Set DateFormat”

The display willshow the currentdate format.

Use the two dateformat buttons toselect the desireddate format.



20

Clearing the historyThe panel can store the last 2000 events in the event history. The informationdisplayed includes the date and time, the type of event (TRB, ALM, SUP etc.), thedevice reporting the event and the event reported. This event history may be clearedusing the following stepsPress “More”three times, thenpress “ClearHistory”

The display willthen request ayes or noconfirmation

Press “Yes” to clear the eventhistory. The display will splasha short message to indicate thehistory has been cleared

Printing the historyThe panel can store the last 2000 events in the event history. The informationdisplayed includes the date and time, the type of event (TRB, ALM, SUP etc.), thedevice reporting the event and the event reported. This event history may be printedusing the following steps.Press “More”,then press “PrintHist.”

The display willshow the “PrintFwd” and “PrintReverse” options

Select the direction of printingthat is desired. The display willshow a message that history isbeing printed.

Printing the sensor levelsThe sensitivity levels of all of the detectors in the system may be printed. Follow thesteps belowPress “More”,then press “PrintSensor Levels”

The display willindicate that thesensor levels arebeing printed.

Editing the system labelThe system label may be changed as followsPress “More”twice, then press“Edit Labels”

Press “System” The display willshow the systemlabel

Use the keypadkeys to changethe system labeltext

Editing the device labelsThe device labels may be changed as followsPress “More”twice, then press“Edit Labels”

Press “Device” Enter the Deviceloop address

The display willshow the label forthe device at thisaddress

Use the keypadkeys to changethe system labeltext



21

Starting Quick TestThe Quick Test mode allows quick and easy testing of the installation. It will allowthe devices to be activated and the NACs to sound for a short period of time.Press “QuickTest”

Press “Start” The display willprompt for a “Yes” or“No” confirmation tostart Quick Test

Press “Yes” to start Quick Test.The display will show NAC soundtime and the status of the printerand the time till autoexit.

Configuring NAC sound time for Quick TestThe period of time that the NACs will be active after each event in Quick Test is setas follows.Press “QuickTest”

Press“Configure”

Press “NACtime”

The display willindicate the timein seconds thatthe NACs willsound duringQuick Test.

Use the “Inc”and “Dec”buttons to setthe time from “0”off and 1 to 30seconds

Configuring the printer during Quick TestPrinting may be enabled or disable during Quick Test as follows;Press “QuickTest”

Press“Configure”

Press “Printer” The display willindicate whetherthe printer isenabled ordisabled duringQuick Test

Use the“Enable/Disable”button to changestate. The displaywill toggle toindicate the state

Programming a deviceIt is possible to program a device address without the programming tool. Followingis the procedurePress “more” twicethen Press“Program device”

The panel willdisplay amessage as it islooking for thenew device

When a newdevice has beenfound the displaywill show ascreen to enter adevice address

Use the keypad,the “Clr” and“Program” buttonsto enter theaddress andprogram the newdevice.



22

Technician LevelThe technician level allows complete programming of the FS-250. See the Userlevel functions for the method to access the Technician level. The steps belowassume that the technician level has been accessed and that the panel is displayingthe starting screen of the technician level.

Editing a device configurationA new device may be added to the panel configuration as followsSelect “Edit” Select “Manual

Pgm”Select “Devices” Enter the device

address.The user maynow navigatethrough screens,which allowsetting of thevariousparameters for adevice.

The loop devices are addressed using a four-digit address. The first (left most digit)is the loop number while the next three digits specify the address on the loop. Thesetup of an input device will vary depending on the type of device installed at thataddress. Following are the types of devices that can be installed in the system andthe parameters that can be programmed for each

Model DescriptionHMS-S single action pull stationHMS-D dual action pull stationHMS-M metal manual pull stationHTRI-M Single input mini monitor moduleHTRI-S Single input monitor moduleHTRI-D Dual input monitor moduleHTRI-R Monitor module with single input and relayHZM Conventional zone input moduleHFPO-11 Siemens photo detectorHFPT-11 Siemens thermal detectorHFP-11 Siemens FirePrint detector with algorithmsILED Ceiling or wall mounted intelligent LED



23

Below are the different parameters that may be set for each of the different devices:

Loop DevicesFireSmart

SmokeDetector

ThermalDetector

PhotoSmoke

Detector

Pullstation

Singleinput

monitormodule

Dualinput

monitormodule

Singleinput

monitormodule

with relay

Conventional Zonemodule

LEDoutput

Parameter HFP-11 HFPT-11 HFPO-11 HMS-sHMS-dHMS-SAHMS-M

HTRI-MHTRI-S

HTRI-D HTRI-R HZM ILED

Label X X X X X X X X XApplication X - - - - - - - -Sensitivity When app

off- X - - - - - -

ROR - X - - - - - - -Led off X X X - X X X X -Pre-alarm X - X - - - - - -Verification When app

off- X - - - - X -

Alarm X X X X X X X X -Waterflow - - - - X X X X -Sil. Waterflow - - - - X X X X -Trouble - - - - X X X - -Supervisory - X X - X X X X -Non-fire - - - - X X X - -Panel reset - - - - X X X - -Alarm silence - - - - X X X - -Acknowledge - - - - X X X - -Test - - - - X X X - -Manual Pull - - - - - - - X -

The following table provides a description of the parameters that may be set for eachdevice.

Parameter DescriptionLabel Each device may have a forty character label assigned to it to describe the input. This label

will be displayed when the input becomes active.Application The FirePrint detectors have internal algorithms that may be set for different environments. A

setting of “none” turns off the algorithms and allows the detector sensitivity to be set manuallyand verification to be selected.

Sensitivity This sets the level of smoke that the device will generate an alarm. This is only appropriatefor smoke detectors

ROR Rate of rise thermal alarm. This is used for the FireSmart detector and the thermal detectorto when the temperature rises at a rate of xx degrees/minute

Led off Used to disable the LED on the device so that it does not indicate polling. It will still blink redto indicate alarm.

Pre-alarm Selected when an early warning of a fire alarm is requiredVerification This is selected to cause the device to go through the UL defined verification cycle to

eliminate false alarmsAlarm This useage is selected for fire alarm causing devicesWaterflow Selection for devices connected to Waterflow sensors in sprinkler systems. Generates a non

silenceable alarm event



24

Sil. Waterflow If connected to Waterflow sensors in sprinkler systems but the alarm is silenceableTrouble Activation of this device will cause a trouble event in the systemSupervisory Activation of this device will cause a supervisory event in the systemNon-fire Used for non-alarm causing inputs. May be used to activate control outputs and log/ print

eventsPanel reset An input with this useage will cause the panel to resetAlarm silence An input with this useage will silence the alarm on the panelAcknowledge An input with this useage will acknowledge the event on the systemTest Set an input to simulate the action of another device, typically a duct detector.Input Group Each loop input device must belong to one and only one local input group. This is a way of

allowing multiple detectors in one area to be grouped together to provide a common action.

Editing an Input Group configurationA new device may be added to the panel configuration as followsSelect“Edit”

Select“ManualPgm”

Select“Groups”

Select“InputGroups”

Key in the inputgroup number

The user may nownavigate throughscreens that allowsetting of the variousparameters for a group.

Input Groups

The loop devices must be grouped together (A group of one is possible). There are240 input groups on the FS-250 that can be programmed as one of the followingtypes:

GroupType

Description

Fire Typical fire group. Activates a general alarm.Cross Used for Cross Zoning operation.

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code requires the following for CrossZoning:1) There shall be at least two automatic detectors in each protectedspace.2) The alarm verification feature shall not be used.3) The detectors shall be installed at spacing determined in NFPA 72,when used to initiate fire safety functions or fire extinguishing systems.4) The detectors shall be installed at a linear spacing not more than0.7 times the linear spacing determined in NFPA 72, when used toactivate public mode notification.

PAS Positive Alarm Sequence group as defined by NFPA. The signal froma device selected for positive alarm sequence operation shall beacknowledged within 15 seconds in order to initiate the alarminvestigation phase. If the signal is not acknowledged within 15seconds a general alarm will sound.

The investigation phase can last up to 180 seconds. If the system isnote reset during this period a general alarm will sound.



25

If a second PAS alarm occurs during the investigation phase thegeneral alarm will sound.

Pre-Signal Pre-signal as defined by NFPA allows initial Fire Alarm signals tosound only in department offices, control rooms, fire brigade stationsor other constantly attended central locations for which human actionis subsequently required to activated general alarm or a feature thatallows the control equipment to delay the general alarm by more than1 minute after the start of alarm processing. Where there is aconnection to a remote location, it shall activate upon the initial alarmsignal.

Wild Card Wild Card zone for non-fire operation allows monitoring of criticalfunctions with logging or control function. The event will latch and willnot reset until the panel is reset.

The coding of the bells for alarm, trouble, supervisory and pre-alarm events may beselected for each input group from Steady on, March time, Temporal, California, 3pulse temporal, Alert.

An input Group may also be configured to activate 1 or all of the 255 Output Zones.

Editing a System Group configurationThere are a number of system groups, which may be configured as follows:Select“Edit”


Select“Groups”

Select“SystemGroups”

Select the systemgroup to be edited

The user may nownavigate throughscreens which allowsetting the bell codesthat the system groupwill use and the outputswhich this system groupwill activate

Configuring the NACsThere are a number of parameters that may be configured for the NACs.Select“Edit”


Select“Outputs”

Select“NACs”

Enter the number ofthe NAC to beconfigured

The user may nownavigate throughscreens that allowsetting the parameters ofthe NACs.



26

The parameters that may be set for the NACs are shown in the following table.

Parameter DescriptionNotification device type Either Audible or StrobeOutput type Alarm Silenceable, Alarm Silenceable,

Trouble Silenceable, TroubleSilenceable, Supervisory Silenceable orPre-alarm silenceable.

Status Bit Set to indicate if the NAC is operating ornot

Output Zone Which output Zone activates this NACOn Delay Delay in seconds before the NAC turns

on

Configuring the remote relays (FS-RUs)Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote relay units.Select“Edit”


Select“Outputs”

Select“RU2’s”

Enter the addressof the relay to beconfigured

Enter a “1” to anable therelay. Now navigatethrough screens thatallow setting theparameters of theaddressed relay.

The relays in the serial relay unit must be logically connected to an output zone inorder to operate. When the selected output zone becomes active, the relay will beactivated based on the type of activation that has been selected i.e. Alarm, trouble,supervisory, pre-alarm. Set the output type and the output zone which will activatethis relay

Configuring the remote LEDs (FS-SAUs)Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote LED units.Select“Edit”


Select“Outputs”

Select“SAU’s”

Enter the addressof the LED to beconfigured

Enter a “1” to enable therelay. The user maynow navigate throughscreens that allowsetting the parameters ofthe addressed LED

The LEDs in the serial LED unit must be logically connected to an output zone inorder to activate. When the addressed output zone becomes active, the LED will beturned on depending on the type of activation that has been selected i.e. Alarm,trouble, supervisory, pre-alarm. Set the output type and the output zone that willactivate this LED.



27

Configuring the remote LCDs (FS-RDs)Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote LED units.Select“Edit”


Use “Cmor”and select“RS-485NW”

Select“RD2Annciatrs”

Enter a “1” in themap to enable theFS-RDs at theselected address

Installing the DACTFollowing are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote LED units.Select“Edit”


Select“Outputs”

Use“Cmor”and select“OptionMods”

Select “DACT CFG” Follow the screenprompts to set up theDACT

These are the parameters that need to be set when installing the DACT.Test Time The time that the DACT will regularly call in to the central station to check the

connectionSelect theline number

The DACT can connect to two lines. Select which one is to be configured

The dialingmethod

The DACT can dial using pulse or tone. Select which is needed.

Configuring the DACT accountsFollowing are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote LED units.Select“Edit”


Select“Outputs”

Use“Cmor”and select“OptionMods”

Select “DACTACCTS”

Follow the screenprompts to set up theDACT Accounts

The following information is set up for the two possible DACT accountsFormat This is the format that is used to report to the Central station. The options are

SIADCS8, SIADCS20, ADEMCO, 4/2-1400, 3/1-1400, 3/1-2300, 4/2-2300Number ofattempts

This is the number of times that the DACT will attempt to dial the account beforetrying the next account.

Must reportevent type

When selected yes, the DACT must report these events to the selected account. Ifnot selected the DACT will only report to one account.

Accountnumber

The number to identify the account at the central station

CIC prefix The prefix used by the DACT to dial through a PBX to access a linePhonenumber

The phone number which the DACT will dial for this account



28

Setting system timersFollowing are the steps to set system timersSelect“Edit”


Use “Cmor”and select“SysParams”

Use“Cmor”and select“Timers”

Use “Cmor” toselect the timers tobe set

Below is a list of the timers and their function:

Parameter DescriptionAlarm Silence Inhibit The period of time that the alarm will sound before it can be

silencedPanel Reset Inhibit The period of time that the panel is prevented from being

reset after an alarm is annunciatedTrouble Reminder The time period before a trouble will come back to remind

the installerNAC sound time The length of time that the NACs will sound in QuickestQuick test exit The time that Quick test will exit automatically after

inactivity

Configuring the City Tie activationThe City Tie once installed may be activated by trouble supervisory or both. Select“Edit”



Select“CityTrbActvn”

Use the screen toselect whichactivation isrequired and press“Bsav”

Setting Trouble Ack requiredTroubles and supervisories events are normally self-restoring, however if it isrequired that they need to be acknowledged before clearing follow the procedurebelow:Select“Edit”



Select “TrbAck Req”

Press 1 for yesand the press“Bsav”

Setting the system reporting typeDepending on the type of system configured, the panel will report power failure indifferent periods of time. (No reporting for Auxiliary, 6 hours for Central Station and15 hours for remote station)Select“Edit”



Select“SystemType”

Use the screen toselect whichsystem type isrequired and press“Bsav”



29

Copying the primary to the backupOnce the primary configuration has been checked out and is running correctly it is agood idea to copy the configuration into the backup. This is accomplished asfollows:Select“Edit”

Select“CopyPrimary”

Select“Cyes” tostart thecopy.

The screen will indicate the copy isin progress. It will take severalminutes.

Printing the primary/backup configurationThe primary configuration may be printed via the printer port on the panel.Select“PrintConfigs”

Select“Print”

Select“PrintPrimary” or“PrintBackup”

The configuration will be printed onthe printer connected to the panelprinter port.

Validating the backup configurationThe validation process will check to see that the configuration in the backup memoryis correct.Use“Cmor”andselect“Validate”

Thedisplay willindicatethat thevaliditycheck isrunning

Display willshow invalidsettings intheconfigurationif found.

Activating the backupWhen the configuration is correct it may be made the primary configuration asfollows:Use“Cmor”andselect“Activate”

Select“Cyes” toswitch to thebackupconfiguration

The displaywill showthe swap inprogress,

Hard ResetThis function re-initializes the panel in the same way as power up:Use“Cmor”and select“HardReset”

The panel will re-initialize



30

Changing access passwordsThe passwords used to access the maintenance and technician levels may bechanged as follows:Use“Cmor”andselect”ChangePWs”

Change the maintenanceand technician passwordsas needed and press“Bsav”

Exiting the Technician LevelFollow the steps below to exit the Technician level and return to User level :Use“Cmor”andselect”ExitTechLvL”

The Display will return tothe user level



31

APPENDIX A: GLOSSARYAlarm Signal. A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such asan alarm for fire from a manual station, a waterflow alarm, an automatic smokedetector, etc.

Alarm Silence Inhibit. An option that prevents a human operator from silencing thenotification appliances for a preset period of time.

Alarm System. A combination of compatible initiating devices, control units, andnotification appliances designed and installed to produce an alarm signal in theevent of a fire or other condition as designed.

Alarm Verification. A preset option that causes the control unit to verify alarmsoriginated by smoke detectors before indicating an alarm.

Annunciator. A remotely located, electrically powered display, separate from thecontrol unit, containing LCD's, LEDs or lamps to indicate the states of the fire alarmsystem.

Audible Signal. A sound made by one or more audible notification appliances, suchas bells or horns, in response to the operation of an initiating device.

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The organization, office, or individualresponsible for approving equipment, installation or procedures.

Auxiliary Relays. Control relays that energize only during alarm conditions that areused to either apply power to or remove power from other equipment during analarm condition.

City Tie. Provides connections for shunt, local energy, central station or remotestation.

Class A Circuit. An initiating device or notification appliance circuit within which allcomponents remain fully functional, even though a single open or ground exists inthe circuit.

Class B Circuit. An initiating device or notification appliance circuit within whichsome or all components may be disabled with a single open or ground exists in thecircuit.

DACT. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (see NFPA 72)

Detector - Smoke, Photoelectric Type. A detector employing the photoelectricprinciple of reflection or obstruction of light by smoke.

EOLR. End-of-line resistor, used for termination purposes.



32

FACP. Fire Alarm Control Panel

General Alarm. A term usually applied to the simultaneous operation of all thenotification appliances on a system.

Ground Fault. A trouble condition in which a low resistance has been detectedbetween the system wiring and conduit ground.

Initiating Device. A manually or automatically operated device such as a manualpull station, smoke detector, heat detector, waterflow switch or tamper switch.

Initiating Device Circuit (IDC). A circuit to which initiating devices are connected.Also called a detection loop. The FS-250 detection loop may contain up to 252detectors or devices, all of which may have outputs. Each detection loop will bedriven by a FSDLC (Fire Seeker Device Loop card).

Input Group. Detectors and devices are grouped together for convenience intoinput groups. This will usually represent an area in the building for instance “thefirst floor”.

Labeled. Equipment or materials to which have been attached a label, symbol, orother identifying mark of an organization acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspectionof the production of such labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling themanufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in aspecified manner.

Listed. Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organizationacceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with productevaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment ormaterials, and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meetsappropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specifiedmanner.

NEC. National Electrical Code, also published as NFPA 70.

National Fire Alarm Code. Also published as NFPA 72.

Notification Appliance. An electrically operated appliance used to indicate thesystem status, such as a bell, horn, strobe light or speaker.

Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC). A circuit to which notification appliances areconnected.



33

Output Zone. There may be 255 output zones. Normally used to specify an area ofthe building for signaling. The output devices such as notification appliances,audible bases, relay bases, FS-SAUs and FS-RUs are connected to these outputzones so that when the output zones become active these devices will be activated.

Power Supply. That portion of the fire alarm control unit that provides the powerneeded to operate all control unit modules, as well as that needed to operate allelectrically powered initiating devices and all notification appliances.

Quick Test. A term pertaining to the test mode of the system that automaticallyresets after a service tech tests initiating devices.

Supervisory Alarm. A signal indicating the operation of a supervisory device.

Supervisory Device. A device that monitors the condition of a sprinkler systemsuch as a gate-valve switch, water level switch, low pressure switch, lowtemperature switch or fire pump monitor.

Trouble Signal. An audible signal indicating trouble of any nature, such as a circuitbreak or ground, occurring in the device or wiring associated with a fire alarm signal.

Waterflow Switch. An assembly approved for service and so constructed andinstalled that any flow of water from a sprinkler system equal to or greater than thatfrom a single automatic sprinkler head will result in activation of this switch andsubsequent indication of an alarm condition.



34

APPENDIX B: REFERENCES• NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code (National Fire Protection Association)• NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (Delmar Publishers)• FireSeeker Owners Manual

Model FS-250P/N 315-049353-1


fireseeker fire alarm control panel model fs-250 › wp-content › uploads › 2013 › 06 ›...

Documents