Apollo XPander XPA-IN-14011-APO, Commissioning Manual

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© Apollo Fire Detectors Limited 2015

Menu Level: (4.3)

Fault Status
Background Level

Fast Test

Ident

XPander detectors incorporate algorithms to minimise unwanted alarms 
whilst maintaining a high level of protection. The FasTest™ function 
reduces the number of detection samples required for an alarm condition 
therefore making it quicker to test detectors. When FasTest™ is selected 
the device’s LED will flash once a second. After a pre-selected period of 
time the device will return to normal operating mode. This period applies 
to all detectors logged on to the interface. Once selected, a count-down 
time is displayed. On receipt of an alarm from a detector, the timer 
resets to the period selected and resumes the count down. If no alarm 
is received, the interface and detectors return to their normal operating 
mode. 

Menu Level: (4.4)

Fault Status
Background Level
Fast Test

Ident

 
This menu displays the unique identification number of the interface.

Menu Level: (5.0)

Device Status
Add New Device
Remove Device
Interface Status

Radio Channels

From this menu it is possible to view and/or select the two signalling 
channels manually from the 32 available. The default setting is automatic 
channel selection and the interface defaults to CH8 and CH26 for 
communication. The default setting should be altered if multiple interfaces 
are being used on site. A maximum of 5 interfaces can be used in any one 
site, if more is required please contact Apollo.  

The menu options available will depend on whether devices are logged on 
to the interface. Manual channel select is only accessible when 

no devices 

are logged on

 the interface. If devices are logged on, only the ‘Currently 

Used’ option is displayed.

See Appendix C on page 15 for a full list of frequencies.

Menu Level: (5.1)

Currently Used

Auto Select
Manual Select

When selected the currently used frequencies for CH1 and CH2 are 
displayed. If more than 1 interface is being used, refer to Appendix B on 
page 14 before logging on the devices and ensure to follow the given 
instructions for the selection of the frequencies which is printed on the lid 
of the unit.  

Menu Level: (5.2)

Currently Used

Auto Select

Manual Select

This does not detect radio 

communications from other XPander devices. It will scan for other sources 
of background noise. The auto selected channels should not be used when 
multiple interfaces are fitted, only the channels stated in Appendix B on 
page 14. 

This function should not be used without consultation with Apollo.

Menu Level: (5.3)

Currently Used

Auto Select

Manual Select

Radio channels should be manually selected when more than one interface 
is installed on a system (see Multiple Interfaces on page 7). Channel 
information is shown on both the lid of the interface and in Appendix B. 

Select ‘First Channel’ and scroll to the desired channel and enter. Repeat 
this procedure for ‘Second Channel’. Channel selection must be carried 
before devices are logged on.

Note: Menu 5.2 and 5.3 are not available if devices are logged on to the 
interface.