Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Table of contents Introduction________________________________ 7 Definitions / Explanations ____________________ 8 PEWN AB ________________________________________ 8 Alarm points ______________________________________ 8 2.2.1 Smoke detector ________________________________ 8 2.2.2 Sensor _______________________________________ 8 2.2.3...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x PC S/W _________________________________________ 13 3.5.1 Win512 _____________________________________ 13 3.5.2 TLON Manager _______________________________ 14 3.5.3 Web512 II Config tool _________________________ 14 Control Unit ______________________________ 15 LED indicators and push buttons _____________ 17...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 15.2.1 Fire alarm type A and B ________________________ 44 15.2.2 Fire alarm menu (X1-X7) _______________________ 44 15.2.3 Alert Annunciation (AA alarm) __________________ 46 15.2.4 Co-incidence alarm (2-zone / address dependence) ___ 47 15.3...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x EBL512 settings download ___________________ 87 21.1 Control Units in a TLON network ____________________ 87 Restart ___________________________________ 88 22.1 Boot menu _______________________________________ 90 Access ____________________________________ 92...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Acknowledge FAULTS (H6) ________________ 138 Perform ZONE TEST (test mode) (H7) _______ 139 Maintenance (H8) _________________________ 141 31.1 Access code for maintenance _______________________ 141 31.2 Disable or re-enable outputs for routing equipment (H8/S1) 142 31.3...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x...
This document is valid for S/W version 2.7.x. On the date / rev date of the document x = 0. Since the EBL512 control unit (c.i.e.) is produced for many countries the look, the texts, the functions, etc. might vary.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Definitions / Explanations Definitions / explanations / abbreviations / etc. frequently used or not explained elsewhere in the document. PESN AB Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB Alarm points Units, which can generate a fire alarm (in the control unit), i.e.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 2.2.8 Addressable A unit with a built-in address device, i.e. each unit is individually identified, handled and indicated in the c.i.e. (The unit can be an I/O unit with a zone line input, to which one or more conventional "alarm points"...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x BS4 loop Loop = a cable, with two wires, to which all the addressable Autronica (BS100) units can be connected. Starts in the c.i.e. and it returns back to the c.i.e.
2.17 Door open (Door / Key switch) In EBL512 there is a door switch, which is activated when the control unit door is open. In some other units this door switch is replaced with a key switch.
24-27 Ah batteries. Larger batteries (up to 60 Ah) have to be placed outside the c.i.e. The control units can be EBL512 units (1548 / 1549 or 1550) with S/W version 2.7.x and EBL512 G3 units (5000 / 5001) with S/W United version 2.7.x.
S/W version is required in all control units. In a mixed system (see chapter "Mixed system", page 11) the EBL512 control units have to have the S/W EBL512 version 2.7.x and the EBL512 G3 control units have to have the S/W EBL512 G3 United version 2.7.x Documents The following documents are available: ...
(e.g. 2.7.x and 2.7.x respectively). Backup require the same version number (in Win512 and EBL512). Old SSD files can be opened and saved in a higher version of Win512 and thereafter downloaded. 3.5.2...
Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Control Unit Figure 1. The EBL512 Control Unit (1548 / 1549). The look might vary according to configuration, country, etc. The control unit is housed in a grey metal cabinet. Depending on country, convention, configuration, etc.
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MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Figure 2. The EBL512 front; FBP (upper dark grey part) and CP (lower light grey part). The look might vary according to configuration, convention, etc. (e.g. English texts as in the figure).
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x LED indicators and push buttons LEDs and push buttons can vary according to type and configuration (convention / country / language). See also Figure 2, page 16.
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"Alarms queued" are lit) each fire alarm has to be individually reset. Single encapsulated reset: Fire alarm reset is like "Single reset". Encapsulation function is described in EBL512 Planning Instructions, chapter "System properties (settings). (Encapsulated unit / zone = disabled unit / zone.) NOTE (1)! When "Multiple reset"...
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Blinking: One or more supervised outputs (type 3 = alarm device) have generated fault(s). System fault (yellow) EBL512 is not running (because of S/W / CPU / memory fault). Fault / Disablements Output(s) for fire brigade tx (routing equipment)
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Push buttons / Keypad on the Control Panel (CP) Key/push button Operation/function Fault acknowledge Used to acknowledge the faults shown in menu H6. Also used (yellow) to acknowledge SERVICE signal, see menu H8/S4.
As soon as any other information (see below) is shown in the LCD, the backlight is turned ON. The information on the top row (40 characters) is included in the text file downloaded in EBL512, i.e. the information could be different than the one showed above.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x In order to reduce the current consumption, the LCD backlight will be turned OFF if the c.i.e. is powered only by the second power source, i.e.
(LED "Door open" is lit), the user / fire brigade personnel has access to the push buttons / keypad to: (P2) Silence the buzzer in the c.i.e. (EBL512). (P3) Silence the alarm devices (sounders) in the system.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Access level 2 From access level 1, the user can logon to access level 2, which gives access to the following menus: H1 Perform monthly test.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Access level 3 From access level 2 , the user can logon to access level 3, which gives access to the following menus, normally used by service...
Site Specific Data, S/W, settings, configurations, C.U. and system data, on-line status checking, etc. Connect the PC and logon to EBL512 from Win512. If code for access level 4 has been used to logon to access level 2, new...
" " will be shown in the LCD. For priority order see left active chapter "Alphanumeric display (LCD) in EBL512", page 21. NOTE! The inside switch has no function if the outside switch (see below) is activated (ON).
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x New Zealand FB Silence switch (outside switch) NOTE! The functions in this chapter are valid for the New Zealand convention only. The "New Zealand FB Silence switch" is also called the "outside switch"...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Disable / Re-enable alarm devices The outputs programmed for sounders (type 3 = alarm devices) can via menu H2/B9 be collectively disabled for one, more or all control units.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x "Silence buzzer" The EBL512 built-in buzzer will sound for: pre-warning (0.8 / 5 sec.) Co-incidence alarm (2-zone dependent or 2-unit dependent): When only one zone or one zone / address (alarm point) is in alarm status (0.8 / 5 sec.)
10.1 Buzzer If there is a fault or disablement when the door to EBL512 is being closed, the EBL512 built-in buzzer will give a 2 seconds beep directly after the door is closed. One fault message or disablement will be shown in the LCD but more faults and/or disablements will be indicated by the word "more".
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Disable / Re-enable all control, extinguishing and ventilation outputs All control outputs programmed as type: 0 = control (general) 1 = fire ventilation 2 = extinguishing system …...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Evacuate, LED Test, Alert Annunciation Acknowledge and Disable These functions are only valid in some conventions. A front with the push button (P5) is required.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Door open A special key is used to open the control unit door to get access to the front / system, see chapter "Access levels", page 23. The same type of key is also used to open the ext.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Technical number / Presentation number 14.1 Technical number for COM loop units The technical number, NNNNNN, is used when programming all units connected to the COM loops.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Regarding DIL-Switch address setting on some old units, see dwg 512-71. Regarding the address 000: Address 000 cannot be set with the Address setting tool 3314, i.e. only addresses 001 – 127 can be used.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 14.2 Technical number for BS4 loop units Autronica interface board 1584 (four BS4 loops) is required in the control unit. The technical number, NNNNNN, is used when programming all units connected to the BS4 loops.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 14.3 Presentation number For each fire alarm point / input / zone, a presentation number, NNN-NN, has to be programmed. The presentation number is shown in the c.i.e.
Zone numbers 001-999 can be used and in each zone the alarm point (address) numbers 01-99 can be used. The fire alarms will be shown in the EBL512 display (LCD) and in Ext. FBP 1826 / 1828, Alert Annunciation unit 1735 / 1736 and Ext. Presentation unit 1728.
No more fire alarms will be shown until one or more of the 512 alarms are reset. See also chapter "Alphanumeric display (LCD) in EBL512", page 21. Regarding POINT: 999-nn (nn = 00-29, 99), see "NOTE!" at the end of this chapter.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Fire alarm presentation in the EBL512 display A: Field for the first alarm point or zone in alarm. By scrolling each alarm will be shown in this field.
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For more information, see Planning Instructions, chapter "Redundancy in distributed systems". NOTE! 1. The fire alarm presentation in the EBL512 display is for the New Zealand convention only, different than described above. The serial number for the displayed alarm is replaced with the information "ALM"...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x If the fire alarm is acknowledged (see page 54), "ALM" will be replaced with "ACK". If the fire alarm or the acknowledged alarm is isolated (see page 54), "ALM"...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Second row: All fire alarms, also several alarm points in one zone, will be displayed in zone - address order (i.e. up to 15360 alarms).
(fire brigade tx) will be activated. See EBL512 Planning Instructions for more information regarding the AA function. Acknowledgement and reset of the AA alarm can be done on a Display unit 2235 , an AA unit 1735 / 1736 or an AA controller 1740.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 15.2.4 Co-incidence alarm (2-zone / address dependence) When only one zone or one zone / address (alarm point) is in alarm status , the buzzer sounds (0.8 / 5 sec.) and there is a Co-incidence alarm presentation in the display.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x *** Heavy smoke *** Point: 123-45 Time HH.MM Date MM-DD User programmable text message (if progr.) Zone: 123 Time HH.MM Date MM-DD User programmable text message (if progr.)
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 15.4.2.1 Restoring the key after a fire alarm When all fire alarms (in the system) are reset (see chapter "Alarm reset", page 51), the key has to be restored in the key cabinet within 5 minutes.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Indications and actions: LEDs "Fire" (L1) are blinking (0.4 / 0.4 sec.), the buzzer sounds (0.8 / 5 sec.) and there is a Quiet alarm presentation in the display:...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Alarm reset 16.1 Pre-warning reset Pre-warning is automatically reset. 16.2 Fire alarm reset In the New Zealand convention fire alarms = normal fire alarms (ALM), acknowledged alarms (ACK) and isolated alarms (ISO).
Alert Annunciation Regarding the function, see chapter "Alert Annunciation (AA alarm)", page 46 and EBL512 Planning Instructions, chapter "Alert annunciation". Reset of the AA alarm(s) can be done via push button "Reset" on an AA unit 1735 / 1736 or an AA controller 1740 (or in the c.i.e.).
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x zone / alarm point is no longer in alarm status). See also chapter "Co- incidence alarm (2-zone / address dependence)", page 47. 16.3 Heavy smoke / heat alarm reset If a heavy smoke / heat alarm has been activated, it will be reset at the same time as the corresponding fire alarm is reset.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 16.7 Acknowledged alarm NOTE! Valid for the New Zealand convention only. A fire alarm presented in the LCD can be acknowledged by pressing the button "Acknowledge fault" (P6).
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Fault In order not to generate any faults unnecessarily, all faults are delayed, e.g. for COM loop and zone line input faults the delay time is approx.
17.1 Fault messages Some of the fault messages are valid only for faults in EBL512 G3 control units in a mixed system. Below follows a list of all fault messages, in alphabetical order:...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x FAULT: 1584 Autronica board x, CU xx (Autronica interface board) Fault on / no communication to 1584 board No. x in control unit No. xx. Check address setting and connections on the board.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x fault in the unit. FAULT: AAU xx, CU xx AAU=1735 / 1736 The unit is programmed as another type of unit than the SSD says or fault in the unit.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x placed outside the control unit). In the New Zealand convention only: Battery voltage is below 24.4 V). This check is done every 14 minute (every 30 second in the New Zealand convention), i.e.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x FAULT: Comm. AAU xx, CU xx AAU=1735 / 1736. The contact with the AAU is interrupted. Check the cable, and all connections. Is correct / complete SSD downloaded (via Win512)? Check the address setting, SW mode setting, etc.
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(n=1 or 2). The ext. FBP will not work. FAULT: Configuration control unit xx Fault in the SSI = EBL512 settings downloaded from Win512. FAULT: CU xx has no contact with CU xx Can be shown in conjunction with new S/W download.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x performed in both directions, to find all the units. It might also be shown after a short circuit on the loop when short circuit isolators are used (= communication in both directions).
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x FAULT:Cut-off loop x, CU xx,ASF 6<->CU FAULT:Cut-off loop x, CU xx,ASF 5<->CU FAULT:Cut-off loop x, CU xx,ASF 4<->CU FAULT:Cut-off loop x, CU xx,ASF 3<->CU FAULT:Cut-off loop x, CU xx,ASF 2<->CU FAULT:Cut-off loop x, CU xx,ASF 1<->CU...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x The unit is programmed as another type of unit than the SSD says or fault in the unit. FAULT: EPU xx, CU xx EPU=1728 The unit is programmed as another type of unit than the SSD says or fault in the unit.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x input in control unit xx. FAULT: Fan xx, control unit xx The LED "Fault" is lit on a fan control module connected to control unit xx. Fan no. xx has been activated but the corresponding I/O unit 3361 input has not been activated within 30 seconds.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x board has to be replaced. FAULT: Fuse, 1587-board x, CU xx (External Fire Brigade Panel / DU interface board 1587) Check for blown fuses on the 1587 board.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x The key cabinet has not been closed within 5 minutes after reset of all fire alarms in the system. FAULT: L-C mixed COM-loop x, CU xx The two wires L (SA) and C (SB) have been mixed (alternated).
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x voltage. Rectifier voltage below 21 V DC. Fuse F1 on the charger board 1557 / 1657 is blown. FAULT: Low voltage, control unit xx System voltage <...
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Inputs and outputs exp. board 4583, mounted in the control unit no. xx. EBL512 G3 cannot communicate with the board. Check / change the address. Check the cables / connections. Check if the Main board fuse F13 is broken. Fuse: T4A L 250V (TR5).
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Fault in the output unit EEPROM ("site specific data") Replace the output unit / output unit p.c.b. FAULT: Printer, control unit xx This is valid for an EBL512 G3, type 5000 with printer. Control unit no. xx. Faulty printer ...
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FAULT: Short-circ int. COM-loop x, CU xx Short-circuit on the connection (ribbon cable) to or between the expansion boards (458x) in the control unit xx (EBL512 G3). FAULT: Short-circuit COM-loop x, CU xx Short circuit on COM loop "x" (short circuit isolator is not connected on the loop).
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x FAULT: Short circ. loop x, BS4 x, CU xx (1584 Autronica interface board, BS4) Short circuit, or current consumption >167mA, on the BS4 loop (short circuit isolator is not connected on the loop). Check the loop NOTE! As long as there is a short circuit, the BS4 loop is disabled.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x something is wrong in the downloaded SSD. FAULT: SSD, AAU xx, CU xx AAU=1735 / 1736 There is no SSD (Site Specific Data) downloaded to the unit or something is wrong in the downloaded SSD.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x x=1 (S1): Short circuit/break on the connected cable/ equipment and/or blown fuse F7 or F8, on the connection board. x=2 (S2): Short circuit/break on the connected cable/ equipment x=3 (S3): Short circuit/break on the connected cable/ equipment ...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x via Win512. FAULT: Wrong type exp. board x, CU xx Valid for the 8 zones exp. board 4580, the 8 relay outputs exp. board 4581 and the Inputs and outputs exp. board 4583, mounted in control unit no.
Output(s) for routing equipment (Fault tx) is (are) activated. Output(s) for general fault is (are) activated. Output(s) for general charge fault might be activated. A fault message, date and time is shown in the EBL512 display(s). More faults " "...
5. LED "Operation" (L6) indicate that the 24 V DC power supply (rectifier and/or battery) is okay. In a mixed system (see chapter "Mixed system", page 12) the EBL512 c.i.e. has to have the software version 2.7.x. The TLON connection board is mounted on the main board 1556.
Open the project in TLON Manager and install (download) the project, see separate TLON network documentation. In a mixed system (see chapter "Mixed system", page 12) an EBL512 c.i.e. has to be the "master" and any EBL512 G3 unit has to be a "slave".
Physically disconnect the control unit, which will generate faults in the other control units. Acknowledge the faults. If the added unit is an EBL512 G3 control unit it has to have the software EBL512 G3 United version 2.7.x and all EBL512 control units in the network have to have the software EBL512 version 2.7.x.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Open the current project in TLON Manager, delete one control unit according to the separate TLON network documentation. Open the SSD for the current system via Win512. Delete one control unit (and the units connected to it) and download the new SSD according to chapter "Programming (SSD download)", page 81.
NOTE! During this check the COM loop will be disconnected In a mixed system it is not possible to connect to an EBL512 G3 control unit. It is very important that the two first digits in the EBL512 S/W version and the Win512 version are the same, e.g.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x (disabled) and no alarms or faults can be activated. Disconnected COM loop is indicated by the LED "Disablements" (L8). 19.2 Single Control Unit Start the downloading from Win512. A text message will be shown in the alphanumeric display in the control unit: Download in progress..
Site Specific Data (SSD) created in an earlier Win512 version can be opened in e.g. the latest Win512 version, edited if required, saved and downloaded to an EBL512 with the latest version. Also valid for the Ext. Presentation unit 1728 and the Alert Annunciation...
Win512 log view and when the download is ready, "Downloading completed successfully." will It is recommended that the two first digits in the EBL512 S/W version and the Win512 version are the same, e.g. for EBL version 2.7.x shall Win512 version 2.7.x be used.
Control Units in a TLON network All control units connected to a TLON network shall have the same S/W version. If the EBL512 control units shall be used in a mixed system (see chapter "Mixed system", page 11.), the software version has to be EBL512 version 2.7.x.
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"Key512".) 5. When the password is typed, click "OK". NOTE! If a running EBL512 system shall be "downgraded", bear in mind that the Site Specific Data (SSD) created in a "new" Win512 version (e.g. 2.7.x) cannot be opened in an "earlier" Win512 version (e.g.
Adhesive type (Type 1 = "old", Type 2 = "new"; acc. to EN54) If you wish to download new EBL512 settings, a PC and Win512 are used. Before download, the PC has to be connected to the "D" connector J1 in the control unit main board 1556 in question.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Restart A restart will delete or not delete the data in the control unit. Here follow an explanation of the different data, abbreviations and a table showing how the data respectively is affected.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x -- The S0-S3 voltage outputs programmed as normally high / supervised will be low / not supervised for a few seconds. The "restart" begins and might last up to 2 minutes. During the...
"Erasing SSD" and "Erasing SSW" respectively will be shown and then the Clear memory menu will be shown again. Press "Return" to go back to the Boot menu. Can also be done in Win512, EBL512 settings dialog box, "Clear SSD".
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x NOTE! After clearing the SSW, perform a "Power off / power on" reset / restart directly.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Access To use the key pad in the control unit (to get access to the menu tree), it is necessary to logon with an access code for level 2, 3 or 4. See also chapter "Access levels", page 23.
(sounders) activated, routing equipment (fire brigade tx) activated, etc. See also chapter "Alphanumeric display (LCD) in EBL512", page 21. NOTE! If the control unit door is left open, the output(s) for routing equipment (fire brigade tx) might be disabled (if set so in Win512).
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Zones are set in test mode "A" LED "Test mode" (L9) wait..will light up. Zone in TEST MODE: Perform the tests. 001 002 003 004...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x NOTE_1! During the test, the following information will be shown in all other c.i.e. displays: Zones in test mode: 001, 002, 003, 004 NOTE_2! If an alarm point (e.g. a manual call point) is in alarm state when the test mode is ended, there will not be a fire alarm activated.
Zone 001 is disabled More... More… is indicating two or more disablements. Disablements (and faults) are indicated by a 2-sec. beep when an open control unit door is being closed. NOTE! See chapter "Alphanumeric display (LCD) in EBL512", page 22 regarding priority order.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.1 Disable zone (H2/B1) When a whole zone is disabled, all alarm points within the zone are disabled except the addressable manual call points. Disabled zones are listed in menu H4/U1 from which it is also possible to get a print-out.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.2 Disable zone / address (H2/B2) Addressable alarm points (also addressable manual call points), connected to the COM loop, can be individually disabled. Disabled alarm points, zone / addresses, are listed in menu H4/U1 from which it is also possible to get a print-out.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.3 Disable control output (H2/B3) Control outputs can be individually disabled. Disabled output will stay in (or return to) the normal condition for the output respectively.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Disable output control unit: 00 Type: 0 "A" If more disablements 0=Loopunit 1=S 2=R 3=RE 4=ES ACCEPT? shall be done, continue like above. If not, press "Return"...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.4 Re-enable zone (H2/B4) Disabled zones are listed in menu H4/U1. Re-enabling via this menu has higher priority than automatic re- enabling. When all zones have been re-enabled, The LED "Disablements" (L8) will be turned OFF, if there are no other disablements in the system.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.5 Re-enable zone / address (H2/B5) Disabled alarm points, zone / addresses, are listed in menu H4/U1. Alarm points and/or zones disabled via the function "Single encapsulated reset"...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.6 Re-enable control output (H2/B6) Disabled outputs are listed in menu H4/U1 from which it is also possible to get a print-out. When all control outputs have been re-enabled, The LED "Disablements"...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Re-enable control output type: 0 "A" If more re-enablements 0=Loopunit 1=S 2=R 3=RE 4=ES ACCEPT? shall be done, continue like above. If not, press "Return" to menu B6.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.7 Re-enable non-reset zone / address (H2/B7) NOTE! This menu is no longer valid. See chapter "Single encapsulated reset", page 52. Menu H2/B5 shall be used instead.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.8 Disable / Re-enable all control, exting. and ventilation outputs (H2/B8) Outputs programmed as type 0 = control (general), type 1 = fire ventilation and/or type 2 = extinguishing system can be disabled all at the same time.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 25.9 Disable / Re-enable alarm devices (H2/B9) Outputs programmed as type 3 = alarm device (sounder) can be disabled all at the same time. Disabled alarm devices means that even if the control expression (trigger condition) for output respectively is fulfilled, the output will not be activated.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Set calendar and clock (H3) The RTC component has a capacitor as a backup power supply. Normally, date, day of the week and time only have to be set when the power is turned on the control unit for the first time.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 26.1 Daylight saving time "Use daylight saving time" is selected via Win512. If selected, the time is automatically changed when the Daylight saving time period starts and stops respectively.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Present system status on display and printer (H4) A printer is factory mounted in control unit 1549. Printer 1558 is an option for control unit 1548.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.2 Disablement by time channel (H4/U2) A list of all disablements by time channel(s) in the system. From this menu, it is also possible to get a print-out.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.3 Doors open (H4/U3) The LED "Door open" (L10) is lit, to indicate that one or more doors are open. See chapter "Door open", page 35.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.4 Activated 2-zone/address dependent zone/address (H4/U4) ("Two unit dependent" in Win512): When only one zone or one zone / address (alarm point) is in alarm status , the buzzer (in the c.i.e.) sounds (0.8 / 5 sec.) and there is a Co-incidence alarm...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.5 Sensor values (H4/U5) The very first week average sensor value is calculated within 2 minutes after SSD download & restart. During these 2 minutes can no fire alarm be activated and the sensor value "000"...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Sensor: 00000N "" Current algorithm: nnnnnn Sensor: 00000N Min: XX°C "" Momentary: XX°C Max: XX°C Sensor: 00000N "" Current algorithm: nnnnnn "Return" Start Sensor : 000000 Write the sensor's techn.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Algorithm Short name (nnnnnn) Normal sensitivity & Normal detection (15 s) N-15 High sensitivity & Normal detection (15 s) H-15 Low sensitivity & Normal detection (15 s) L-15 Normal sensitivity &...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.5.2 Algorithm setting via menu H4/U5 NOTE! Algorithm setting via menu H4/U5 is only valid for the "British Standard Marine Application" convention. In a mixed system (see chapter "Mixed system", page 11), this function is not supported.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Show sensor values and setting alarm algorithm for the Analog photo electric detector 3304: Text in display Comments "Access" According to chapter "Access", see page 92.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Algorithm for sensor 000001 is changed "A" from N-15 to N-35 Enter technical number: 000000 "Return" Write the sensor's techn. number and/or press "A" to accept or press "Return"...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Sensor values and setting alarm algorithm for the Analog heat detector 3308 / 3309: Text in display Comments "Access" According to chapter "Access", see page 92.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Enter technical number: 000000 "Return" Write the sensor's techn. number and/or press "A" to accept or press "Return" to carry out the change of algorithm(s).
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.6 Sensors activating SERVICE signal (H4/U6) Service signal is indicated by LED "Service" (L12). The sensor week average value is below or over the service level respectively for one or more sensors.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.7 Event log (H4/U7) This is a list of events. Type and number of events in the list, etc. can be set in Win512 (see Planning Instructions and Win512 help).
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 27.8 Configuration (H4/U8) In a control unit the menu H4/U8 can be used to see the following settings (made in Win512, "Tools" menu) for that specific control unit: Number of addresses that can be used, i.e.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Service (H5) When commissioning an installation and by maintenance (power on and programming a control unit / a system), menu H5 is used to get certain information and help.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.1 Access code for service (H5) Access code to level 4 is required. If login to level 2 was made with code for level 4, no code is required here.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.2 Calibration of supervised outputs (H5/A1) Supervised (monitored) outputs: The voltage outputs (S0-S3) in each control unit The voltage outputs (VO0-VO1) in the COM loop output unit 3364 The voltage outputs (0-3) in the COM loop output units 2262 &...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.3 Sensitive fault detection mode (H5/A2) To increase the possibilities to detect faults during the commissioning, it is possible to use the "Sensitive fault detection mode. (The time delay for each fault will be reduced).
28.4 Direction for communication on COM-/BS4- loop (H5/A3) NOTE! If the selected control unit number is an EBL512 G3 unit in a mixed system the function is different, see Operating Instructions (MEW01473) for the EBL512 G3 system. The communication direction is normally automatically changed every minute, to ensure that the wires are okay all the way.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.5 Show information about Site Specific Data (H5/A4) Information regarding the current site specific data (SSD) is shown. New SSD can be downloaded via a PC and Win512.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.6 Display current consumption in unit (H5/A5) The resolution is not very high, i.e. the displayed values give only a rough idea of the current consumption.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.7 Display current consumption COM-/BS4- loop (H5/A6) The resolution is not very high, i.e. the displayed values give only a rough idea of the current consumption.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.8 Display statistics for COM-loop (H5/A7) The statistics can be used during commissioning, service, etc. Pollings are the number of pollings ("questions") sent out by the control unit to the units connected on the COM loop.
Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.9 Select unit on COM-loop to use for trigging (H5/A8) NOTE! This menu is not valid for an EBL512 G3 control unit in a mixed system. This function is used by service engineer and by R&D for troubleshooting.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.10 Activate address setting mode for DU (H5/A9) This function can be used by commissioning / service engineer to activate the address setting mode in the following Display Units connected to an Ext.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.11 Change access code for PC- communication (H5/A10) As a protection against unauthorised personnel programming the system (via Win512), an access code (level 5) for PC-connection is required.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 28.12 Change access code for service (H5/A11) For security reasons, the default code should be changed. Action Text in display Comments "Access" According to chapter "Access code for service...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Acknowledge FAULTS (H6) Regarding fault indication, etc., see chapter "Fault", page 55. See also chapter "Fault acknowledge", page 76. All faults (i.e. not acknowledged faults, acknowledged faults and corrected / serviced faults) are stored in the event log and can be listed, see chapter "Event log (H4/U7)", page 123.
(sounders) activated, routing equipment (fire brigade tx) activated, etc. See also chapter "Alphanumeric display (LCD) in EBL512", page 21. NOTE! If the control unit door is left open, the output(s) for routing equipment (fire brigade tx) might be disabled (if set so in Win512).
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Zones in test mode: 001, 002, 003, 004 After 60 minutes or You are no longer in menu "Return" H7 but still in test mode.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Maintenance (H8) 31.1 Access code for maintenance Access code for access level 3 is required for menu H8. NOTE! If login to level 2 was made with code for level 3 or 4, no code to access level 3 is required here.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.2 Disable or re-enable outputs for routing equipment (H8/S1) Outputs for routing equipment (fire brigade tx / fault tx) can be disabled via this menu. They stay disabled, until re-enabled again via this menu.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.3 Disconnect loop (H8/S2) Before physical connection / disconnection of loop units, etc. the loop (or zone line) shall be disconnected (disabled), i.e. there will be no voltage on the "loop"...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.4 Re-connect loop (H8/S3) Disconnected (disabled) loops / zone lines (via menu H8/S2) are indicated by LED "Disablements" and listed in menu H4/U1. NOTE! When you re-connect a COM loop all the statistics shown in menu H5/A7 will be erased and set to "0".
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.5 Acknowledge SERVICE signal (H8/S4) See chapter "Sensors activating SERVICE signal (H4/U6)", page 122. When service signal from a sensor is acknowledged, the sensor is given a default sensor value (for a new / clean sensor), i.e.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.6 Clear weekly average (H8/S5) If a sensor (analog smoke detector) is replaced without having generated SERVICE signal, its week average sensor value has to be set to the default value otherwise the new / clean sensor will inherit the old sensor's value.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.7 De-activate alert annunciation function (H8/S6) Normal function (1): For alarm points / zones programmed for Alert Annunciation (via Win512) is normally this function enabled via a time channel, e.g.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.8 Test alarm devices (H8/S7) The programmable outputs type "Alarm device" can be collectively activated via this menu (H8/S7), which make it possible to test the alarm devices.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.9 Safe shut down of control unit (H8/S8) It's not recommended to power off a control unit (i.e. no 230 V AC and no battery) without first doing a safe shut down of control unit.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.10 Activate address in alarm mode (H8/S9) One alarm point (address), not a whole zone, can be set in alarm status. The built-in LED in the alarm point (detector) will be turned on to indicate the alarm.
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x What happens by reset of the fire alarm(s) is depending on: a) if you still are in menu H8/S9 and single reset is used b) if you still are in menu H8/S9 and multiple reset is used or if you are logged out (by pressing "Return"...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.11 Synchronize the control units (H8/S10) Synchronization can also be done via Win512. The control units have to be synchronized when: The following fault message is shown:...
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Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x "A" to start the synchronisation or press "A" to go directly to the field "Synchronization completed" Synchronize the control units "Return" Scroll or press "Return" to ACCEPT? menu H8.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 31.12 Change access code for maintenance (H8/S11) For security reasons, the default code should be changed. Action Text in display Comments "Access" According to chapter "Access code for...
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Interlocking outputs and inputs (H9) 32.1 Activated interlocking outputs/inputs (H9/C1) Action Text in display Comments "Access" According to chapter "Access", see page 92. Interlocking outputs and inputs Scroll to menu H9.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 32.2 Activate interlocking output (H9/C2) The output in each interlocking combination (area / point) can be manually activated via this menu. The corresponding interlocking input will be "monitored" in the same way as if the output was activated by its control expression.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 32.3 Reset interlocking output (H9/C3) All activated interlocking outputs are listed in this menu. Interlocking output activated via its control expression and with latching output not selected: The output can be reset via this menu.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 32.4 Disable interlocking output (H9/C4) Interlocking outputs (Type = Interlocking) can be disabled via this menu but not via menu H2/B3. The "Interlocking Combination" (Area / Point) is to be entered to disable the output.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x 32.5 Re-enable interlocking output (H9/C5) Disabled interlocking outputs are listed in menu H4/U1 from which it is also possible to get a print-out. Interlocking outputs (Type = Interlocking) can be re-enabled via this menu but not via menu H2/B6.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Change access code for daily duties (H10) For security reasons, the default code should be changed. Action Text in display Comments "Access" According to chapter "Access", see page 92.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Annual control The building occupier is highly recommended, once a year, to do some tests, beside the monthly tests. To avoid the Fault tx output(s) to be activated, they can be disabled via menu H8/S1 (or via an open door, se chapter "Door open", page 35.).
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x How to change paper in the printer When the paper roll is almost empty, a red line appears on one edge of the paper. Change the paper roll before it's completely empty! Always have a spare paper roll on site.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Replacing a TLON connection board and/or a main board By the TLON network programming, some unique data will be stored on the 1590 TLON connection board and some unique data will be stored on the 1556 Main board.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Battery maintenance The batteries (2 x 12 V, 24 Ah) are normally placed in the control unit. Larger batteries (< 60 Ah) are placed outside the control unit.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x How to avoid unnecessary (nuisance) fire alarms We all realise, when life, buildings, production facilities, etc. shall be saved, it is of utmost importance that an initial fire is detected as soon as possible.
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Lack of maintenance Smoke detectors (sensors) are influenced by their environment and become "dirty". In an analog system (like EBL512) a Service signal is given when it is time to clean or exchange the smoke detectors (sensors). The alternative is to exchange detectors at even intervals, to be on the safe side.
Panasonic Eco Solutions Nordic AB MEW01457 Rev: - Operating Instructions Fire alarm system EBL512, V2.7.x Information regarding radioactive radiation source The installation might contain old smoke sensors / detectors of the ionization type. They contain a small radioactive radiation source, Americium 241.