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Control Keys Use of the Controls
You can also press this key to display multiple alarms or troubles. If more than one alarm or trouble
exists, the control panel displays the next alarm or trouble for 3 seconds (or until you press the
ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key), then displays the next alarm or trouble.
2.3.2 Signal Silence
Use the SIGNAL SILENCE key to silence the panel sounder and turn off all audio and visual devices
connected to Notification Appliance Circuits. When pressed, the control panel does the following:
• Turns off the panel sounder
• Turns off all silenceable output circuits
•Lights the SIGNALS SILENCED LED
• Sends a SIGNALS SILENCED message to the History buffer and installed printers, CRT-2
terminals, and FDU-80 annunciators
Partial Signal Silence
When some active outputs are silenced and others remain constant, the SIGNALS SILENCED LED
will flash
2.3.3 System Reset
Use the SYSTEM RESET key to reset the control panel. When pressed, the control panel does the
following:
• Clears ALL active inputs
• Interrupts resettable power
• Sends a “System Reset” message to the History buffer, and installed printers, CRT-2 terminals,
and FDU-80 annunciators
• Decouples from Noti•Fire•Net, if connected, for 60 seconds to allow Cooperative Control By
Event (CCBE) to clear.
If any alarm or trouble exists after you press the SYSTEM RESET key, all NACs, control outputs, and
panel audio and visual indicators will reactivate.
NOTE: If Local Control is set to “0” (NO), the FACP will not respond to ACKNOWLEDGE, and the
piezo will not sound.
NOTE: If Local Control is set to “0” (NO) or “2” (Partial Control), the FACP will not respond to
SIGNAL SILENCE.
NOTE: Trouble conditions will not clear and re-report upon reset.
NOTE: If Local Control is set to “0” (NO), the FACP will not respond to SYSTEM RESET.