Programmable options 7 panel behaviour, 8specification, 9troubleshooting – Noby UK Noby-220 2-Zone User Manual
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The Noby-220 is supplied as a fully functional fire alarm panel with comprehensive fault
monitoring to meet the requirements of the EN54 standard. The following programmable
disablement options are provided as a tool to assist the installer in fault finding, such as
compatibility issues with 3rd party detectors and sounders. The installer should be aware
that the permanent use of these disablement options may have a bearing on the overall
safety and approval status of the system. Any permanent setting of these options is
undertaken solely at the risk of the installer.
With the panel in normal quiescent standby state:
!
Enter the 8 digit Engr Code - confirmed by the green Power LED flashing rapidly.
!
Enter the appropriate Select key (see table below).
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The LEDs surrounding buttons 1 and 2 indicate the current option status.
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LEDs on = option set; LEDs off = option cleared (factory default).
!
Toggle button or button as required
!
Press to accept the currently displayed status OR
!
Press to quit without updating the option status.
2
1
Engineer Access Code
Toggle
Disable Ext. Alarm Sounders
(internal sounder is softer)
Disable Alarm Relay
Disable Detector Head Removal
& O/C Fault Monitoring.
Disable Detector S/C Faults
(s/c zones => fire condition)
Disable Sounder Circuit
Fault Monitoring.
Disable Battery Fault Monitoring
Disablement Option
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Select
Programmable Options
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Panel Behaviour
Audible Alarms, Faults & Warnings
In the event of a fire alarm the internal piezo sounder emits a loud rapid pulsing tone, and
any externally connected sounders are also activated, together with the fire alarm relay.
All circuit and system faults are accompanied by a fault tone i.e. a double beep every 4
seconds.
A warning tone is signified by a double beep every 60 seconds. This is most likely to occur
when there is loss of mains supply or a power-cut lasting longer than 90 seconds.
Mute
All audible sounds can be muted by pressing the button.
System Reset
A System Reset resets the detector circuits and clears down the panel indications. All the
panel LEDs are lit during the 3 second reset period. Note that a standing fire or fault
condition will immediately re-trigger the alarm after a Reset.
Courtesy Light & Power-Cuts
Under normal circumstances the courtesy light can be switched on for a self-timed period
of 10 minutes, or switched on permanently by means of the User Access Code. In the
event of a power-cut the courtesy light self-timer is extended to a more useful 60 minutes,
and is automatically triggered on detection of mains power loss. At any time during a
power-cut the light can be manually re-triggered for a further 60 minute period. Note that
in the interest of conserving battery power it is not possible to turn the courtesy light on
permanently during a power-cut.
Backlight
The backlight is automatically disabled in the event of mains loss in order to save battery
power.
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Specification
Parameter
Value
Unit
Comment
PSU & Battery
Mains Supply Voltage
230
VAC
+10% -6% 50Hz/60Hz
Mains Power Rating
3
VA
Nominal Battery Voltage
12
V
Sealed Lead Acid 1.3Ahr
Regulated PSU Charger
13.68
V
Fuses
F1 Ext.Sndr
500
mA
F500mA
Quick Blow
F2 Battery +'ve
1.0
A
T1A
Slow Blow
Standby Battery Current
7.5
mA
panel only, EOLs fitted
Standby Battery Time
120
Hrs
typical, with healthy battery
Low Voltage Monitor
10.5
V
Battery Monitor Testing
Yes
disconnection & capacity
Mains Loss Monitor
Yes
off delay=90s; on delay=10s
Detection Circuits
No. of Detection Circuits
2
No. of Detectors / Circuit
10
total detector current 1mA/cct.
End Of Line Capacitor EOLC
10
µF
non-polarised
Head Removal Monitoring
Yes
requires schottky diode bases
O/C Fault Monitoring
Yes
S/C Fault Detection
<120
ohms
Fire Alarm Detection
120 -1500
ohms
Sounder Circuits
Internal Piezo Sounder
>85
dB
measured at 3.3m open field
Fault & Warning Tones
>65
dB
No. External Sounders
10
based on 20mA per sounder
Max. sndr current available
200
mA
End Of Line Resistor EOLR
10
Kohms
Open Circuit Detection
>20
Kohms
Short Circuit Detection
<5
Kohms
Fire Alarm Relay
1.0
A
SPDT 1A/30V voltage free
Physical
Dimensions W x H x D
158x150x50
mm
Weight
1150
g
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Troubleshooting
The green Power LED is not steady
Check that the mains supply is connected and switched on.
The Common Fault LED will not clear
Refer to the LED Indications to determine the cause of the fault.
The Common Fault indications are listed in order of priority.
Ooops, I accidentally connected the battery the wrong way round
We've all done it at some time or other ! Replace fuse F2 (T1.0A) and try again.
A detection device generates a fault instead of a fire
Some (older) detectors and call-points are not compatible with modern panels equipped
with short circuit fault monitoring. One remedy is to connect a resistor in series with each
affected detector head - any value in the region of 400 to 1000 ohms is suitable. Some
detector bases allow spare terminals for this purpose. Care must be exercised not to
inadvertently insert this resistor in series with the main cable run, as this will lead to other
erratic behaviour.
Another work-around is to set the programmable option Disable Detector S/C Fault
Monitoring - see Programmable Options. In this case all detector short circuits are
interpreted by the panel as a fire condition.
There's a persistent zone fault that can't be cleared
!
Check all the detector heads are both present and securely located to their bases.
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Check base connections, paying particular attention to correct polarity.
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Check that the EOLC is fitted across the final detector.
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Check that the detector bases are of the schottky diode type.
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Programme the option to Disable Detector Head Removal Monitoring - if this clears
the fault then the problem is likely to be related to one or more bad detector
base/head connections. Note: setting this option also disables o/c monitoring and is
therefore not recommended as a permanent fix - the purpose of the option is to help
eliminate one possible cause of a fault.
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Failing the above suggestions, it's down to the systematic process of elimination ie.
relocate the EOLC to the first device and disconnect the remaining detectors, then
move onto the second device etc.. Repeat until the fault shows up.
There's a persistent sounder fault that can't be cleared
Check that the sounders are the polarised type and compatible with conventional fire
panel fault monitoring. Check the cable connections at each sounder for correct
polarity, and that the EOLR is connected across the final sounder.
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LED Indications
1
2
Power
Common
Fire
Common
Fault
Zone-1:
Fire (red flashing)
Fault (yellow flashing)
Disabled (yellow steady)
Zone-2:
Fire (red flashing)
Fault (yellow flashing)
Disabled (yellow steady)
Sounder Fault
(yellow flashing)
Sounders Disabled
(yellow steady)
Alarm Relay Disabled
(yellow steady)
POWER
steady on
Mains OK
(green)
1 flash / 4s
Mains Absent
1 blink / 4s
Mains Absent (latched memory)
rapid flashing
awaiting a pushbutton command
COMMON FIRE
steady on
Fire on Zone-1 and/or Zone-2
(red)
COMMON FAULT
steady on
Common Zone or Sounder fault
(yellow)
1 flash / 4s
PSU Low Volts (real time status)
2 flash / 4s
PSU Low Volts (latched memory)
3 flash / 4s
PSU Battery Capacity Test failed
4 flash / 4s
PSU Battery O/C or Fuse F2
flashing 2Hz
CPU Watchdog Fault.
System LED
Status
Interpretation
6
1
2
Momentary Press
Press & Hold for 5 secs
Mute Sounders
Evacuate / Sounder Test
activates the sounders & relay
Courtesy Light On
i.e not self-timed
Disable Zone-1
self-timed 60 mins
Disable Zone-2
self-timed 60 mins
no action
no action
One-Touch Key
Courtesy Light : On / Off
timed 10 mins if mains OK
timed 60 mins if no mains
User Operation
Some functions are accessed by a simple one-touch key operation, whilst other
more safety critical functions are accessed via the User Access Code.
The acceptance of each key sequence is confirmed with an audible double click.
When entering the User Access Code, the green Power LED will flash rapidly for 5
seconds signifying that the panel is ready to accept the Function key.
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Evacuate or Sounder Test
activates the sounders & relay
System Reset
Disable / Re-enable Zone-1
permanently i.e. not timed
Disable / Re-enable Zone-2
permanently i.e. not timed
User Access Code
Action
Function