FirePro
®
Technical Manual
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manual lapses when revised. The latest version
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Version 1, 01-07-2010
FirePro
®
products are manufactured by FirePro Systems Ltd
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The FPC-1 operates by heat detection. Do not use the FPC-1 if smoke detection is
required.
In instances where the module's characteristics conflict with any standard, you should
install a system that is fully compliant with the relevant standards. In such cases you
may install the FPC-1 module in addition to the system that is required by regulation
3
Changing Operating Mode
The FPC-1's default operation mode is fixed-temperature (80
o
C). It is possible to change
the operating mode to rate-of-rise. To change from fixed-temperature mode to rate-of-
rise jumper JP4 (to the right of the battery connector) pins 1 and 3 and press the
"Reset" button or power the FPC-1 off and on. Remove the jumper after power on
process is complete.
Warning
The FPC-1 will revert to fixed-temperature mode after power off and on or after
pressing the Reset button. Repeat the above procedure to change it again to
rate-of-rise mode.
4
Indicating LEDs
The system has three LEDs for status indication, Live, Alarm, and Trouble.
Alarm signal is latched until reset. Trouble signal changes back to normal once the
trouble event is resolved.
4.1 Live
Green LED. Flashes every 10 seconds to indicate a normal status.
4.2 Alarm
Red LED.
•
Off during normal operation
•
A repeated pattern of a single beep and a single flash to indicate activation by the
built-in temperature sensor
•
A repeated pattern of a single beep and a double flash to indicate activation from
the remote activation switch
4.2.1 Alarm Indications
•
A beep and a single flash of the Alarm (red) LED every 0.5 second – alarm
activated by the thermistor.
•
A beep and two flashes of the Alarm (red) LED every 0.8 second – alarm activated
by the Remote Activation input.
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