IFP8 User Manual
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GST-IFP8 USER MANUAL
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Notice
This instructions covered in this manual have been carefully checked for accuracy and are presumed
to be correct. However, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies and reserves the
right to modify and revise this document without notice.
This manual covers the installation, programming and commission of the GST IFP8 Fire Alarm
Control Panels.
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Contents
Preface EN 54 Information ................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 6
System Lay-out ................................................................................................................................... 8
Main Power Lay-out ............................................................................................................................ 9
Main Control Board .......................................................................................................................... 10
Terminal Connection ........................................................................................................................ 10
Device Addressing ............................................................................................................................ 11
Control Panel and Indication ........................................................................................................... 13
Description of Controls .................................................................................................................... 14
Zone Indication Panel ...................................................................................................................... 15
System Commissioning ................................................................................................................... 16
Commission Mode .......................................................................................................................... 16
How to register a devices/Auto Learn ............................................................................................. 16
How to check duplicated address and device mismatch ................................................................. 17
How to modify the device address .................................................................................................. 17
How to modify the device sensitivity ............................................................................................... 18
System Programming ...................................................................................................................... 19
How to program the device detail .................................................................................................... 19
How to encode the text ................................................................................................................... 19
How to program the zone ................................................................................................................ 20
How to program the equation .......................................................................................................... 21
How to edit the device type ............................................................................................................. 22
System Browsing ............................................................................................................................. 23
To view the device detailed ............................................................................................................. 23
To view the zone (INPUT) assignment ............................................................................................ 24
To view the group (OUTPUT) assignment ...................................................................................... 24
To view the duplicated address ....................................................................................................... 25
To view the panel status .................................................................................................................. 25
To view the C&E Equation .............................................................................................................. 25
To view the system history .............................................................................................................. 26
SET-UP OPTION ................................................................................................................................ 26
To set-up the clock .......................................................................................................................... 26
To set-up the printer ........................................................................................................................ 26
To set-up the delay mode ................................................................................................................ 26
To set-up the local outputs .............................................................................................................. 27
SYSTEM OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 28
Dependency Mode/ Pre-alarm ........................................................................................................ 28
Test Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 29
START/STOP OPTION ................................................................................................................... 29
DISABLE/ENABLE OPTION ........................................................................................................... 30
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 31
System Menu .................................................................................................................................... 32
Lists of Device Type and Condition ................................................................................................ 36
Appendix 4 ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Operation Following an Alarm or Fault Condition ......................................................................... 39

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Preface EN 54 Information
The GST IFP8 is an Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel complies with the latest requirement of EN
standard.
GST-IFP8 Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) complies with the requirements of EN 54-2
1997 + A1: 2006 and EN 54-4 1997 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2006.
Option EN 54-2 Clause
Indication Alarm counter 7.13
Fault signals from points 8.3
Control
Delays to outputs 7.11
Dependencies on more than one alarm signal 7.12
Disablement of addressable points 9.5
Outputs
Output to fire alarm devices 7.8
Control of fire alarm routing equipment 7.9
Output to fire protection equipment 7.10
Test Test condition 10
The power supply of GST-IFP8 FACP complies with EN 54-4 requirements.
EN 54-4 Clause
Power supply from the main power source 5.1
Power supply from the standby power source (battery) 5.2
Charger 5.3
Faults 5.4
In addition to functions required by EN54-2, the panel supports a number of ancillary functions that
are not required. These are outlined below:
Ancillary Function Manual Section
SP-E32PK Printer 3.2.2
RS232/USB Output 2.3 & 3.2.2
GST852RP Repeater Panel 3.3.6
GstDef2.1 Defining Tool 3.4
Fire Alarm Output 4.4.3.3
RS485 Output 2.3 & 4.4.3.5
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Introduction
The GST-IFP8 is an intelligent fire alarm control panel. Flush-mounted type housing it provides the perfect
solution for all medium to large system by utilizing advance GST Protocol.
The system is compatible with the complete range of GST Intelligent detectors, Sounders, Call Points, and
Interfaces, including intrinsically safe and gaseous extinguishing control. IFP8 is manufactured and
certified to EN54 parts 2 and 4 and to BS5839 Par 4.
8 x Loops (242) capacity (1936) addressable points
Maximum 10 Loops Standalone
Modular constructed for future expansion
40 x15 lines Colour Graphical LCD Display.
Up to 999 programmable zones and 140 zone indication
Auto Programming Day and Night Mode
Enable and Disable function
PAS and Acknowledge Function
Dirty Detector Reporting
Duplicate Address Checking
Walk Test Function with optional silent mode
Can edit device detailed and programmed
Programmable form PC or Panel
History record-999 fire incident only and 999 event capacity in non-volatile memory Fully simulation of
Cause and Effect
Advanced user friendly programming software including ‘Fuzzy Logic’.
Networked with all GST Intelligent Fire panels up to 99 Nodes, Optional Fiber Optic and LAN Network
Interface.
RS 485 mimic and repeater output up 64
RS 232-USB CRT interface, including GSTGMC graphic
Built in Fire Alarm, FPE, Fault and Alarm Router output
Panel Printer included
Built in Battery charger.

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Locate and placed the panel and marked the three holes for mounting.

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System Lay-out
Main Control Board
Main Power
Board
AC Filter Power Switch
Zone Indication Board Printer
AC/DC Power Converter
Main Indication Board

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Main Power Lay-out
Standby Batteries
Maximum Charge Current: 2A±0.1A
Maximum Charge Voltage: 27.3V±0.3V
Type: Sealed lead acid batteries
Maximum Charge Capacity: Two 12V/38Ah batteries
Recommended manufacturer and model of battery: Yuasa NP38-12I
Maximum Internal Resistance: 0.7Ω
Quiescent Current under Full-loaded Condition: 1.4A
Maximum Operating Current: 4.2A
Recommended Cable: GST fire cable

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Main Control Board
Warning:
Use static precautions when handling boards, grounding wrist strap and contact with chassis.
Setting the card address
Numbering sequence, lower card is the
recommended lowest numerical setting. Set
dials on the additional board in ascending order.
Each card must be set at least one higher digit
than the lower card.
Terminal Connection
CARD SUM: 03 LOOP SUM: 04 SUM:0000
*****************************************
LOOP 1: Loop Card, Devices Sum: 000
LOOP 2: Loop Card, Devices Sum: 000
LOOP 3: Loop Card, Devices Sum: 000
LOOP 4: Loop Card, Devices Sum: 000
LOOP 5: Net Card-01, Net Sum: 01
LOOP 6: CRT CARD -01
Press F1 to print LOOP DEVICES info

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Sample Wiring
Device Addressing
The device address can be programmed manually through handheld programmer (P-9910B) or can
be changed in the control panel. The address of the device is recommended to be consecutive
number but not limited in order to have flexibility and should not be repeated. The address is stored in
the non-volatile memory chip inside the device
Loop Parameter LOOP1~LOOP10
• 10 Loops+ Repeater Card
• 10 Loops + RS232 Card
• 8 Loops + RS232 Card +
Network Card
• 8 Loops + Network Card +
Repeater Card
• 6 Loops + RS 232 card +
Network Card + Repeater Card
Loop Address: 242
Output Voltage: 21-27Vdc
Output Current: 300mA
Wiring Topology: Class A/Loop
Recommended Cable length: 1000
meters
Recommended Cable: GST Fire Cable
Loop protection: Optional loop isolator (C-
9503/4)

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Description:
FEED BACK: Feedback signal input for alarm routing devices. It gives fault signal when connecting
line is shorted or opened.
REPEATER: Connecting with repeater panel.
FAULT OUTPUT: Fault relay is closed in normal condition, and it’s disconnected in fault condition.
Output Condition Device
Number
Alarm
(Default) Disable CE Mode Delay Time Stop – via
Silence Button
Alarm
Routing Routing A 00000083 Immediate Yes No Yes No
Output to
Sounder Sounder A 00000082 Immediate Yes Yes Yes Yes
Output to
FPE FPE A 00000081 Immediate Yes Yes No No

Contr
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Descrip
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Indicat
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Display
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Fault
Pre-Ala
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Verify
Mainten
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Ground
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Test Mo
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Power GREEN When illuminated it indicates the power supply is
present
N/A
SILENCE YELLOW When illuminated it indicates that the SILENCE
button has been pressed and.
Correct the alarm condition then
perform the panel rest. Note: If there
a new alarm occurs, the panel will
resound again.
EVAC RED When illuminated it indicates that the EVAC button
has been pressed
Description of Controls
SYSTEM SETUP: The System Set-up button is used to
access to the system menu. Each option in the menu
corresponds to one number button. This is accessible
under the manager password.
USER SETUP: The User Set-up button is used to access
to the user menu. Each option in the menu corresponds to
one number button. This is accessible under the operator
password.
Numerical and Alphabetic Keys (1, 2ABC, 3DEF, 4GHI,
5JKL, 6MNO, 7PQRS, 8TUV, 9WXYZ, 0, └┘, *): This button is
used to enter the data manually at the control panel.
RESET: Pressing the Reset button will clear all the events
and return the panel into a normal state.
MUTE: Pressing the Mute button will stop the internal
panel buzzer
SILENCE: Pressing the Silence button will stop panel
sounder output and loop sounders which programmed as
device type 12, 13, 14, 28, 29, and 30
EVAC: Pressing the EVAC button will start panel sounder
output and loop sounders which programmed as device
type 12, 13, 14, 28, 29, and 30
ACK: Pressing the ACK button will stop internal panel
buzzer and or acknowledging fire alarm under pre-alarm
condition.
CANCEL: Pressing the CANCEL button will cancel the
operation and shifted the display the message display to the highest priority.
ENTER: Pressing the Enter button will confirm entry.
, , , : For turning pages or changing the input position.

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Zone Indication Panel
Every FACP comes with two zone indication panels, appearance of which is shown in Fig. 3-4.
On the indication panel, each unit consists of two indicators and a label. The user can put the name of
device on the right of the indicators.
Indicators Colour Description How to clear
Zone Fire Red When illuminated it indicates that the zone is in a
fire condition Attend the alarm condition
and then reset the panel
Zone Fault Yellow When illuminated it indicates that the zone is in a
fault condition Correct the fault condition
and then reset the panel

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System Commissioning
Commission Mode
The control panel should be set to commissioning mode in order to have a full access in any programming menu of
the system.
To set the control panel in or out of commissioning mode:
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 3 button or using the cursor up and down and select 3 WORKING STATE SETUP the
press Enter
If there is an “X” displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, it is indicated that the panel is in commissioning
mode.
Note: After the completion of commissioning,
the control panel should be to set to “MONITORING MODE” and the “X” indicator will disappear.
How to register a devices/Auto Learn
The devices should be wired correctly and cards inserted properly and both are appropriately set the address
without any duplication. Starts the auto learn.
To set the control panel in registration mode:
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 4 button or using the cursor up and down and select 4 Commissioning then press
Enter
• And then press number 1 or using the cursor up and down and select 1 Device Learn and press Enter
Registering active equipment
Please wait………..
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
*WORKING STATE SET-UP*
*****************************************
1. COMMISSION
2. MONITORING
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
X
FIRE CONTROL PANEL IFP8
Panel Healthy
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19

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How to check duplicated address and device mismatch
To access the duplicated address check and device mismatched the system should be in DIGITAL mode (see the
System Initialization). The device mismatch will indicate if given a wrong device type on the actual installed
detector. This function is only allowed in smoke, heat and multi-sensor detector.
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 4 button or using the cursor up and down and select 4 Commissioning then press
Enter
• And then press number 2 button or using the cursor up and down and select 2 Duplicated Address
Check the press Enter.
If the system found the devices with duplicated address, the total number will be displayed. To find the exact
addresses and loop location press USER SETUP button and select 1 BROWSE then select 4 BROWSE
DUPLICATED ADDRESS
How to modify the device address
To access modify address the system should be in DIGITAL mode (see the System Initialization)
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 4 button or using the cursor up and down and select 4 Commissioning
• And then press number 2 button or using the cursor up and down and select 3 MODIFY ADDRESS then
press Enter
• Input the loop and the device address to be changed the press ENTER
• Then input the new preferred address then press ENTER.
*DUPLICATED ADDRESS CHECK*
*****************************************
Duplicated Address Checking
Please wait……
Press (Cancel) to Exit!
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
*DUPLICATED ADDRESS CHECK*
*****************************************
Duplicated Address Check OK
Duplicated Address Sum: 001
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 1:13:19
*MODIFY ADDRESS*
*****************************************
User Code: 00100103
Serial Number: 1013442E
New Address: 001
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19

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How to modify the device sensitivity
To access modify sensitivity the system should be in DIGITAL mode (see the System Initialization)
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 4 button or using the cursor up and down and select 4 Commissioning
• And then press number 2 button or using the cursor up and down and select 4 MODIFY DEVICE
SENSITIVITY
• Input the loop and the device address to be changed the press ENTER.
Note: Be sure that the selected detector is programmed
The system verified the existing device sensitivity Then input the new sensitivity of the detector then press
ENTER.
*MODIFY DEVICE SENSITIVITY*
Loop: 01 Address (1-242): 001
*****************************************
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
*MODIFY DEVICE SENSITIVITY*
*****************************************
User Code: 00100103
Device Type: MULTISENSOR
Sensitivity: 2-sensitivity 2
New Sensitivity: 1
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19

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System Programming
The control panel should be set to commissioning mode in order to have a full access in any programming menu of
the system.
How to program the device detail
To set the control panel in programming the device detail:
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 1 button or using the cursor up and down and select 1 PROGRAMMING
• And then press number 1 button or using the cursor up and down and select 1 DEVICE SETUP
• Input the loop and the device address to be changed the press ENTER
Device Parameters
Zone: Zone assignment
Device Type: Selection of device type.
Attribute: For output- 0-on/off ; 1-continoues
For detector- Sensitivity 1,2 or 3
Text: Device location text, character 40 max
How to encode the text
All the required letters and symbols are programmed in the system. The number keys have letter is
corresponding with the number button; each number has designated a capital or small letter.
Sample text encoding
Corridor
C - Press number 2 button then press 7 for capital C
o - Press number 6 button then press 4 for small letter o
r – Press number 7 button then press 4
r – Press number 7 button then press 4
i – Press number 4 button then press 4
d - Press number 3 button then press 2
o - Press number 6 button then press 4
r – Press number 7 button then press 4 for small letter r
*DEVICE SETUP*
Loop: 01 Address (1-242): 001
*****************************************
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
*DEVICE SETUP*
Loop: 01 Address (1-242): 001
*****************************************
Zone (1-999) : 001
Device Type : 13 Sounder
Attribute (0-6) : 01
Text (40 Byte) :
Corridor
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19

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How to program the zone
To set the control panel in programming the zone
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 1 button or using the cursor up and down and select 1 PROGRAMMING
• And then press number 1 button or using the cursor up and down and select 2 ZONE SETUP
• Input the 3 digits zone number then press ENTER
Zone Parameters
Dependency Type (0-2)
0-Off: Panel display Fire immediately- No Pre-alarm feature
1-Type A: Enable Pre-alarm feature- the system shall response to a second alarm from any device in the
same zone as the system alarm (Type A)
2-Type B: Enable Pre-alarm feature- the system shall response to a second alarm from any device in the
same or other zone as the system alarm (Type B)
Sounder Mode
0-Sound by Zone Fire: Alarm the sounder automatically if the fire is on the same zone
Ex: fire in zone 1, all the sounders in zone 1 will alarm
1-On E&C: Activation of Sounder through Equation
Resound Mode
0-No Resound: Sounder will not alarm if new fire from the other zone after being silenced
1-Resound by New Fire: Sounder will alarm if new fire from other zone after being silenced
Zone LED: 1-140 LED
Text: Zone location text, character 40 max
To encode the text use the alphanumerical buttons
*ZONE SETUP*
Zone (1-999): 001
*****************************************
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
*ZONE SETUP*
Zone (1-999) : 001
*****************************************
Dependency Type (0-2) : 1-Type A
Sounder Mode (0-1) : 1 On C&E
Resound Mode : (0-1) : 0-No Resound
Zone LED (1-140): 001
Text (40 Byte) :
Left Wing Second Floor
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19

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How to program the equation
To set the control panel in programming the equation
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press the number 1 button or using the cursor up and down and select 6 C&E EQUATION SETUP
then press Enter.
C&E Equation Parameters
Condition: INPUT DEVICES- 8 digits
Effect: OUTPUT DEVICES – 10 digits
Logic: AND Logic (x), OR Logic (+)
Fuzzy Logic: Asterisk (* value from 1-9)
Start the output: =
Stop the output: =X
999 242 99 = 999 242 99 99
Zone Address Device Type Zone Address Device Type Delay Time
Condition
001 020 03 meaning Address 20 Optical smoke in Zone 1 (By Point)
001 *** 03 meaning At least 1(any address) Optical smoke in Zone 1 (By Zone)
*** *** 02 meaning At least 1(any address) Heat det. in the entire area (Global)
Effect:
XXX XXX 13 03 means sounder global alarm after 30 seconds (Global)
Sample:
001 *** 11 + 001 *** 03 + 001 *** 02 = 001*** 13 00, *** *** 13 06
*C&E EQUATION SETUP*
*****************************************
1. CREATE
2. MODIFY
3. DELETE
4. INITIALIZATION
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
*CREATE C&E*
*****************************************
C&E EQUATION Total
00100103 =001 0013 00
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19

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How to edit the device type
To set the control panel in programming the device type
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press the number 1 button or using the cursor up and down and select 7 Device Type Setup then
press Enter.
• The device type text description can be modified as user requirement through pressing F2 function key
• Encode the text using alphanumerical keypad and confirmed by pressing Enter
No. Device Type No. Device Type No. Device Type No. Device Type
00 UNDEFINED 25 USER DEFINED 50 USER DEFINED 75 Undefine
01 MULTISENSOR 26 USER DEFINED 51 USER DEFINED 76 Loop Short
02 HEAT DETECTOR 27 USER DEFINED 52 USER DEFINED 77 Loop Board
03 OPTICAL SMOKE 28 USER DEFINED 53 USER DEFINED 78 Delay Mode
04 USER DEFINED 29 USER DEFINED 54 USER DEFINED 79 Power Board
05 GAS DETECTOR 30 USER DEFINED 55 NET SounderA 80 CRT Board
06 BEAM DETECTOR 31 TROUBLE MONITOR 56 USER DEFINED 81 F.P.E.A
07 FLAME DETECTOR 32 PSU 57 USER DEFINED 82 SounderA
08 CONVENTIONAL P 33 USER DEFINED 58 USER DEFINED 83 ALARM ROUTINGA
09 USER DEFINED 34 USER DEFINED 59 USER DEFINED 84 Loop Flash Data
10 FLOW SWITCH 35 USER DEFINED 60 USER DEFINED 85 Undefine
11 MCP (BG) 36 USER DEFINED 61 USER DEFINED 86 Panel charger
12 SOUNDER STOBE 37 USER DEFINED 62 USER DEFINED 87 BAT Resistance
13 SOUNDER 38 USER DEFINED 63 USER DEFINED 88 Undefine
14 FLASHER 39 Net Unit 64 USER DEFINED 89 Undefine
15 LIFT 40 Repeator 65 NET F.P.E.A 90 Undefine
16 FIRE DAMPER 41 ZONE VALVE 66 Undefine 91 Undefine
17 FIRE DOOR 42 FLOW SWITCH 67 Loop SW 92 Undefine
18 AHU 43 PRESSURE SWITCH 68 Loop Board 93 Undefine
19 EXTRACT FAN 44 USER DEFINED 69 CONTROL Panel 94 Undefine
20 BMS 45 USER DEFINED 70 ZoneDir Board 95 Undefine
21 USER DEFINED 46 USER DEFINED 71 AC Power 96 Undefine
22 USER DEFINED 47 USER DEFINED 72 Battery 97 Undefine
23 USER DEFINED 48 USER DEFINED 73 Keypad Board 98 Undefine
24 USER DEFINED 49 USER DEFINED 74 Ground.F 99 Undefine

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System Browsing
To view the control panel programmed
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 1 button or using the cursor up and down and select 1 BROWSE the press Enter
To view the device detailed
• Press the number 1 button or using cursor up and down and select 1 BROWSE DEVICE
• Select the loop using arrow cursor up or down and press Enter. To print selected the loop information
press F1 function key
*BROWSE*
*****************************************
1 BROWSE DEVICES
2 BROWSE ZONE
3 BROWSE GROUP
4 BROWSE DUPLICATED ADDRESS
5 BROWSE PANEL STATUS
6 BROWSE C&E EQUATIONS
7 HISTORY
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
L00P01: Loop Card DEVICE SUM: 0001
*****************************************
D001: 001 ZONE-001 MULTISENSOR
Training Room
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK
01 13 19
Loop Number Total number of registered
Devices
Device Address Zone Number Device Type
Location Text

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To view the zone (INPUT) assignment
• Press the number 2 button or using cursor up and down and select 2 BROWSE ZONE
• Select the loop using arrow cursor up or down and press Enter.
To view the list of devices that are belong to a particular zone, select the zone using the arrow cursor UP or Down
and then press Enter.
To view the group (OUTPUT) assignment
• Press the number 1 button or using cursor up and down and select 1 BROWSE GROUP
• Select the loop using arrow cursor up or down and press Enter.
To view the list of devices that are belong to a particular zone, select the zone using the arrow cursor UP or Down
and then press Enter.
Note: 3 control panel outputs (FAR, FPE, OTS) included in the group:
Group 000 Devices sum: 0003
Control Panelseft Info
ZONE SUM: 001 DEVICE SUM: 0023
*****************************************
ZONE: 001 Devices Sum: 0003 LED: 001
Second Floor
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
Zone Number Total number of
input devices in the
particular zone
Assigned LED
indication number
Location Text
Total Number of
Zones
Total number of INPUT
devices
GROUP SUM: 001 DEVICE SUM: 0023
*****************************************
GROUP: 001 Devices Sum: 0003
Second Floor
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
Group Number Total number of output devices in
the particular group
Location Text
Total Number of
Groups
Total number of OUTPUT
devices

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To view the duplicated address
The duplicated address check under commissioning menu must be enabled first before viewing the address
and the location of the loop.
To view the duplicated address on the control panel.
• Press the number 2 button or using cursor up and down and select 4 Browse Duplicated Address
• Select the loop with duplicated address using arrow cursor up or down and press Enter.
To view the panel status
When selected it view the number of card configured, total number of registered devices and control panel
power and system version.
• Press the number 5 button or using cursor up and down and select 5 Panel Status
To view the C&E Equation
When selected it view the configured cause and effect in the control panel. To edit the equation refers to C&E
programming set-up.
• Press the number 6 button or using cursor up and down and select 6 Browse Event and Command.
• Select the equation using arrow cursor UP and Down then press Enter
• Initialization is for deleting all the equations, required master password.
CARD SUM: 00 LOOP SUM:04 DEVICE SUM:
0023
*****************************************
D001: Zone-001 MCP
Corridor
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK
01 13 19
The duplicated
addresses
Device Type
Location Text
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To view the system history
The history memory is divided in two parts FIRE HISTORY which stored only fire event and COMMON
HITORY for different types of system event except fire. Both have the 999 event capacity in non-volatile
memory
To view the events in the control panel:
• Press the number 7 button or using cursor up and down and select HISTORY then Enter
• Select the event using arrow cursor UP and Down then press Enter
• To print the selected event press Enter
Note: Ensure that the printer is placed to ALL HISTORY.
SET-UP OPTION
To set-up the clock
This set-up allows the current date and time to be specified and entered into the panel memory.
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 2 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 2 CLOCK then press
Enter
To set-up the printer
This set-up allows to printer on or off condition
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 3 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 3 PRINTER SETUP then
press Enter
1. Disable – Printer in off condition
2. Only Fire – Automatic print in the event of fire
3. All History – Enable the printer.
To set-up the delay mode
This set-up allows the panel to delay the any output device type in the C&E Equation according to the
specified time.
NOTE: The panel operates in a delayed mode during the daytime only.
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 4 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 4 DELAY MODE SET-UP
then press Enter.
• Select ENABLE or DISABLE then press Enter

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To set-up the local outputs
This set-up allows the 3 on-board output circuits to delayed and placed in one or more alarm.
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the system password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 2 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 2 Local Output Setup then
press Enter.
• Select the output circuits to set-up
Selection:
0 One Fire – Immediate start in any fire event
1 More Fire – Started if two or more fire events
2 On C&E – Start based on the configured equation.
Delay time - Works only in Output to Sounders (OTS) and Alarm Routing (FAR) and the ratio 1:10
seconds.
Note: Allows only if the DELAY MODE is set to enable
Output Condition Device Number
Fire Alarm
Routing Routing A 00000083
Output to
Sounder Sounder A 00000082
Output to
FPE FPE A 00000081

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SYSTEM OPERATION
Dependency Mode/ Pre-alarm
The signal from an automatic fire detection device selected for positive alarm sequence operation shall be
acknowledged at the fire alarm control unit by a trained personnel within given time of annunciation in order to
initiate the alarm investigation phase. If the signal is not acknowledged within the given time, notification signals in
accordance with the building evacuation or relocation plan and remote signals shall be automatically immediately
activated.
To program the pre-alarm of the panel in specified zones:
1. Ensure a zone(s) are programmed either Type A or Type B dependency to enable the mode (Check in
zone configuration)
2. Ensure that the DELAY MODE is placed on ENABLE
3. Set the Day/Night Mode:
To set-up the panel into Day mode:
• Press the SYSTEM SETUP button, input the management password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press the number 4 button or using the cursor up and down and select 4 DAY/NIGHT SETUP then
press Enter.
• Enter the time using the number buttons
4. Program the two stage timer which is built into a day mode.
To program the two stage timer:
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 5 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 4 ACKNOWLEDGE TIMER
then press Enter.
• Enter the time using the number buttons and press Enter
*DAY/NIGTH SETUP*
*****************************************
Please input the start time of day mode:
Default at 8:00 (hh:mm):
Please input the end time of day mode:
Default at 18:00 (hh:mm):
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
*ACKNOWLEDGE TIMER*
*****************************************
Please input the Pre-alarm ACK time:
Phase 1 (Default 30 S): [00] M-[30]S
Please input the Pre-alarm Verify time:
Phase 2 (Default 2 M): [02] M-[00]S
FAR: OK FPE: OK OTS: OK 01:13:19
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*Day Mode
Pre-alarm Window: programmable from 1 sec. to 30 min. A distinctive pre-alarm indication shall be displayed.
Alarm Verification window: programmable from 1 sec. to 30 min.
*Night Mode (Default setting)
Pre-alarm Window: preprogrammed 30 min. Auto-reset the Alarm in the Panel after 30 min (Type A)
Pre-alarm Window: preprogrammed 5 min. Auto-reset the Alarm in the Panel after 5 min (Type B)
The system shall response to a second alarm from any device in the same zone as the system alarm (Type A)
The system shall response to a second alarm from any device in the same or different zone as the system alarm
(Type B)
The manual call points are excluded in the pre-alarm mode.
Test Mode
The control panel is in test status and indicates the zone under test condition.
To set the panel into test mode
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 6 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 4 TEST SETUP then press
Enter.
Selection:
1 LED Buzzer test – When selected the panel ON all the LED and start the buzzer.
2 Local Output Test – Is for testing the 3 on-board output circuits. When selected, it will indicate TEST
message and alarm the output within 15 seconds.
3 Set-up Test Zone – Possible one or more zones can be set to test condition with or without loop sounder
assigned to a zone within 10 seconds.
4 Cancel Test Zone – canceled by manual operation.
START/STOP OPTION
Any or group of device registered onto the control panel can start by manual operation by entering the zone
number, address and device type.
To set the panel into test mode
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 7 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 7 STOP/START DEVICE
then press Enter.
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DISABLE/ENABLE OPTION
Any or group of device registered onto the control panel can disable by manual operation by entering the
zone number, address and device type.
To set the panel into test mode
• Press the USER SETUP button, input the user password, no default password just press Enter
• Then press number 8 button or using the arrow cursor up and down and select 8 DISABLE/ENABLE then
press Enter.

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Maintenance
The FACP shall only be repaired by specially trained GST technical service personnel. Please
disconnect the power before repair!
Warning: The key to the FACP shall be kept by specially assigned maintenance personnel!
Replacing the Battery
Type of battery: Sealed lead-acid battery
Recommended period for replacing the battery: 5 years (25Ԩ)
Recommended manufacturer and model: Yuasa/NP38-12I
Disposal of used batteries: Please properly dispose the used batteries according to your local rules
and regulations.
NOTE: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Replace of Fuse
Position Mark Rating
Power filter F7.820.323 F1 2A delay
Troubleshooter
No. Problems Possible Causes Solutions
1 No indication on
the panel or
abnormal
indication
Power is abnormal
Loose connection with
switchboard.
Check and replace low-voltage
switch power.
Check the connection to display
board.
2 Display “AC
Fault” after
power-up.
No AC power
Check and connect AC wire.
3 Display “Battery
Fault” after
power-up.
Loose connection with
battery.
Battery discharged or
damaged.
Open the power box and check
relative parts.
Power up for more than eight
hours with the AC power supply, if
the fault still exists, replace the
batteries.
4 Unable to
register loop
equipment
Bus wrong or loose
connection
Check the loop
5 Unable to
register repeater
panels
Wrong or loose connection
of communication cables
Check power supply to repeaters
and communication wires
6 Cannot print Print mode is disabled.
Loose connection with
printer.
Printer damaged
Enable the print mode.
Check and connect the printer
well.
Replace the printer.
7 Equipment fault Equipment disconnected.
Equipment damaged.
Check connection
Replace equipment
8 Loop fault Loop is shorted Check the loop and repair.
9 Clock or memory
fault.
External interference.
Corresponding parts are
aging.
Check if the FACP is properly
earthed.
Inform our technical service

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System Menu
System Setup
1 PROGRAMMING
1 Point-Setup: loop 01 point (1-242)
Zone (1-999):
Device Type:
Attribute (0-6):
Text (40 byte):
2 Zone Setup: (I-999) (Select the zone)
Dependency type (0-2)
0 – Off
1 – Type A
2 – Type B
Sounder Mode (0-1)
0 – Sound by Zone Fire
1 – On E&C
Resound Mode (0-1)
0– No Resound
1 – Resound by New Fire
Zone LED (1-140): Text (40byte)
3 Communication Setup
1. Monitor interface (interface card RS232)
Please input loop number: (1:10)
Please input panel address: (1-32)
2 Network Interface
Please Input loop number: (1-10)
Please Input panel address (1-64)
4 Day / Night time Set-up
Please Input start time of day mode (08:00) default
Please Input the end time of day mode (18:00)
5 Modify Password
1. Operator Password
2. Manage Password
6 C&E Equation Set-up
1. Create
2. Modify
3. Delete (one by one)
4. Initialization (To clear all the equation)
7 Device Type Set-Up (see table 1)
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2. LOCAL OUTPUT SETUP
Sounder A Mode (0-2)
0-one fire
1-more fire
2-On C&E
FPE A Mode (0-2)
0-one fire
1-more fire
2-On C&E
Alarm Routing A mode (0-2)
0-one fire
1-more fire
2-On C&E
Delay Time: 00 (note: ratio 1:10)
3. WORKING STATE SET-UP
1. Commission (note:“X” upper right corner)
2. Monitoring
4. Commissioning
1. Device Learn (To registered devices)
2. Duplicated Address Check
3. Modify Address (To change the device address)
Select the loop and device address
User Code: 00100106 (zone,address,device type)
Serial Number: device serial number
New Address: Enter new address
4. Modify Device Sensitivity (To change the device sensitivity)
Select the loop and device address
User Code: 00100106 (zone,address,device type)
Serial Number: device serial number
Sensitivity: existing sensitivity
New Sensitivity: Enter new sensitivity (1-3)
5. Commission in Analog Mode (Command 0)
Normal Status: Range 450 to 650
Alarm Status: Range from 900 to 1200
Fault Status: Range from 1 to 120
6. Commission in Digital Mode
7. System Initialization.
Press 1 Initialize detector to digital mode
Press 2 Initialize detector to analog mode
Press 3 To initialize the system
Press 4 To disable battery resistance,
Press 5 To hide sounder alert item

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User Setup
1 BROWSE
1 Browse Devices: View the number of devices per loop and detailed provided with
each device
2 Browse Zone: View the total number of Input devices per zone
3 Browse Group: View the total number of Output devices per group (Zone)
4 Browse Duplicated Address : View the repeated address in a loop
5 Browse Panel Status: View the panel configuration and version
6 Browse Event and Command: C&E or Sequence of operation detailed
7 History:
1 Fire History
2 Common History
3 Initialization
2 CLOCK
3 PRINTER SETUP
1 Disable
2 Only Fire : Automatic print on fire event
3 All History: Pressing PRINT when viewing history records can print out
the messages being viewed
4 DELAY MODE SETUP
1 Disable
2 Enable
5 ACKNOWLEDGE TIMER
Phase 1 (30 seconds default)
Phase 2 (2 minutes default)
6 TEST SETUP
1 LED Buzzer Test
2 Local Output Test
1 Output to Sounder Test (OTS)
2 Output to F.P.E. (FPE)
3 Alarm Routing Test (FAR)
3 Setup Test Zone
Input test zone : (1-999)
Input test mode : (0-1)
0-Without sounder
1-With sounder
4 Cancel Test Zone
1 Cancel One Test Zone
2 Cancel All Test Zone
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7 START/STOP DEVICE
1 Start Device
2 Stop Device
By device code- Zone, address, device type
8 DISABLE/ENABLE
1 Dis/Enable Devices – By Code
1 Disable Device
2 Enable Device
2 Dis/Enable Device – By Address
1 Disable Device
2 Enable Device
2 Dis/Enable Zone
1 Disable Zone
2 Enable Zone
1 Disable/Enable Sounder
1 Disable Sounder
2 Enable Sounder

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Lists of Device Type and Condition
DEVICETYPE
DEVICE
NUMBERRELAYCONDITON
Undefine 0
FIRE
MULTISENSOR 1
HEATDETECTOR 2
OPTICALSMOKE 3
USERDEFINED 4
GASDETECTOR 5
BEAMDETECTOR 6
FLAMEDETECTOR 7
CONVENTIONALP 8
USERDEFINED 9
FLOWSWITCH 10
MCP(BG) 11
SOUNDERSTOBE 12Latching
ACTION
SOUNDER 13Latching
FLASHER 14Latching
LIFT 15
FIREDAMPER 16
FIREDOOR 17
AHU 18
EXTRACTFAN 19
BMS 20
USERDEFINED 21
USERDEFINED 22
USERDEFINED 23
USERDEFINED 24
USERDEFINED 25
USERDEFINED 26
USERDEFINED 27
USERDEFINED 28Latching
USERDEFINED 29Latching
USERDEFINED 30Latching
TROUBLEMONITOR31
FAULT
PSU 32
USERDEFINED 33
USERDEFINED 34
USERDEFINED 35
USERDEFINED 36
USERDEFINED 37

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USERDEFINED 38
NetUnit 39
Repeator 40
ZONEVALVE 41
SUPERVISORY
FLOWSWITCH 42
PRESSURESWITCH43
USERDEFINED 44
USERDEFINED 45
USERDEFINED 46
USERDEFINED 47
USERDEFINED 48
USERDEFINED 49
USERDEFINED 50
USERDEFINED 51
ACTION
USERDEFINED 52
USERDEFINED 53
USERDEFINED 54
NETSounderA 55
USERDEFINED 56
USERDEFINED 57
USERDEFINED 58
USERDEFINED 59
USERDEFINED 60
USERDEFINED 61
USERDEFINED 62
USERDEFINED 63
USERDEFINED 64
NETF.P.E.A 65
Undefine 66
PANEL
LoopSW 67
LoopBoard 68
CONTROLPanel 69
ZoneDirBoard 70
ACPower 71
Battery 72
KeypadBoard 73
Ground.F 74
Undefine 75
LoopShort 76
LoopBoard 77
DelayMode 78
PowerBoard 79
CRTBoard 80
F.P.E.A 81
SounderA 82

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ALARMROUTINGA 83
LoopFlashData84
Undefine 85
Panelcharger 86
BATResistance 87
Undefine 88
Undefine 89
Undefine 90
Undefine 91
Undefine 92
Undefine 93
Undefine 94
Undefine 95
Undefine 96
Undefine 97
Undefine 98
Undefine 99
Appendix 4: Index of Information Required by EN54-2
EN54-2 Clause 12.2 Chapters or sections
in this manual
12.2.1.a
General description of the equipment Chapter 1
Optional functions with requirements of EN54-
2, functions relating to EN54-4, ancillary
functions not required by EN54-2
Preface
12.2.1.b
Power requirement for recommended operation Section 2.1, 2.2
Maximum capacity per detection circuit Section 2.4
Maximum capacity per FACP Chapter 1
Electrical ratings for inputs and outputs Section 2.5
Communication parameters on transmission
paths Section 2.4, 2.5
Fuse ratings Section 8.2
12.2.1.c Installation information Section 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,
4.4
12.2.1.d Configuring and commissioning instructions Section 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
12.2.1.e Operating instructions Chapter 6
12.2.1.f Maintenance information Chapter 8

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Operation Following an Alarm or Fault Condition
FIRE
Alarm Tone and Red LED
1. Open the door. LCD screen displays: The first, and in multiple alarm condition also the last fire,
time and zone location. Fire LED turn on steady and corresponding zone indication.
2. Press ENTER to view the device loop, address, device type and location
3. To view all fire events press key ▲and▼ (Up and Down cursor to scroll)
Silencing the panel and signal
1. Silence the control panel
Press the ‘MUTE” Button and the MUTE LED turn on steady
2. Silencing the sounder signal
Press the “Silence” Button and the corresponding key LED illuminates
Resetting the system
1. When the alarm condition has been cleared, restore and replace all affected devices in
accordance with the details provided with each device.
2. Reset the system
In fire mode. Press ‘RESET” key.
Display show “Please Input Password: ___” input After reset the display should shows “ System
Running”
Fire Sum:001
001: 13 Jan 10:01 Zone 001 Sum001/002 [√]
Second Floor
→Press [Enter] to view details
→Press [L/R Scroll] to switch inf. type
Last Fire: 13Jan 10:01 Zone001 [√]
Second Floor
FAR:ON FPE:ON OTS:ON 10:20:01
Fire Zone:001 Sum:001
001: 13 Jan 10:01 L01D002 MCP (BG)
Corridor Left Wing
→Press [F1] to disable device
→Press [L/R Scroll] to switch inf. type
Last Fire: 13Jan 10:01 Zone001[√]
Second Floor
FAR:ON FPE:ON OTS:ON 10:20:01

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FAULT
Alarm Tone and Yellow LED
1. Open the door. LCD screen displays: The first, and in multiple alarm condition also the last fault, time
and zone location. Fault LED turn on steady and corresponding zone indication.
2. Silence the panel, press the “MUTE” and the MUTE LED turn on steady.
3. Press ENTER to view the device loop, address, device type and location
4. To view all fault events press key ▲and▼ (Up and Down cursor to scroll)
Check the fault, restore or replace the defective device. Isolate the fault during analysis if
necessary.
Disable the device
1. Press “F1 “then Input Password: ___”.
2. Confirm by pressing “Enter” and the Disable yellow LED turn on steady.
Enable the device
1.Press ► or◄, Then F1 and follow the display instruction
2.Disable LED turns off once it is confirmed
Resetting the system
1. On Fault mode. Press ‘RESET” key
2. Display show “Enter Password: ___” input the code. Press “Enter”
Note: Disable can be rested only by Enable operation
The display show “Panel Healthy With Disable”
Fault Sum:001
001: 13 Jan 10:01 Zone 001 Sum001/002 [√]
Second Floor
→Press [Enter] to view details
FAR:OK FPE:OK OTS:OK 10:20:01
Fault Sum:001
001: 13 Jan 10:01 L01D003 Multi Sensor
NRT Training Room
→Press [F1] to disable device
FAR:OK FPE:OK OTS:OK 10:20:01

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