Edwards signaling Fire Alarm Training Class

It is highly recommended that the students bring laptops (programming software will be handed out). Those who do not will be handicapped. There will be an exam at the end at those who pass will receive a certificate of completion from Edwards – but this is not a CEU opportunity.

Parsippany Training Center: February 23rd from 4pm to 8pm

Click here to purchase a ticket

---

E-FSA Training Class

 

Panel overview: 

Option modules

Features

Conventional vs Addressable Comparison

Panel layout and wiring

Remote Annunciators

 

Devices:

            Detectors

            Modules

 

Show how to quote a system based on demo panel using Quick Config Sheet:

            64 point addressable panel with dialer, Ethernet, and serial communications

            One remote LCD annunciator with common controls

            One smoke detector

            One pull station

            Connection to a sprinkler system (water flow and tamper)

            Connection to monitor AC fail on a booster power supply

            Connection to monitor status of a fan

Hardware -      1 E-FSA64 panel

                                    1 SA-ETH module

                                    1 SA-232 module

                                    1 SA-DACT module

                                    1 E-RLCD-C annunciator

                                    1 E-PHD detector (or E-PD depending on demo)

                                    1 B4U base

                                    1 E-270 pull station

                                    1 E-NAC module

                                    2 E-IDC2B modules

                                    1 EG1R-VM strobe

 

Show E-FSA Device Worksheets.

            Address 1:  E-270 pull station

            Address 2:  1^st addr. of E-IDC2B - Water Flow

            Address 3:  2^nd addr. of E-IDC2B – Supervisory, non latching

            Address 4:  1^st addr. of next E-IDC2B - Remote AC Fail

            Address 5:  2^nd addr. of E-IDC2B - Monitor

            Address 6:  E-NAC signal module – Genesis, non silenceable

            Address 7:  E-PH(D) smoke(/heat) detector with standard base

 

 

 

 

Have smoke detector removed from base with address set to factory (000).  Show how to change address (to 007), but do not install on base yet.

 

During a break,instructor powers up system (with smoke still removed from base) and restores panel defaults (Menu – Program – Restore Defaults).  Panel will then be in trouble.  When class resumes, show condition of panel with Un-configured Device troubles.  This will demonstrate what a new, un-programmed system will look like when it’s first powered up.

 

Show Auto Programming (leave Auto Programming options at No).  Explain how you could label devices now and program dialer (if installed), but will use the CU instead: Page 106 of manual.

 

Show how to add a single device via front panel (set the smoke detector address to7, then install on base).  Show how device will report as an Unconfigured Device trouble.  Show how to label a device and how to add to Correlation Group 1 using the panel’s keypad (the “GA” group created during Auto Programming):  Page 156 – 160 of manual.

 

Show FSA-CU program (have students install the program on their laptops).

            Show how to create a new job (refer to FSA-CU Programming Guide)

 

Show how to connect to panel using network connection (SA-ETH card) or serial connection (SA-232 card) and do a Read (May be easier to use serial connection if you have cable).  If connecting using the SA-232 card, remember to enable the RS232 port at the panel (Menu – Program – RS232 CU Enable – On).  If using the SA-ETH card, show how IP address on the Communications screen in the CU must be the same as the panel’s IP address (default is 192.168.1.3).  Don’t forget to set laptop’s IP address at 1 different than panel’s.

 

Show various sections of CU

Devices tab – show how to change device types (ie:  NAC module to Genesis), messages, detector sensitivity, etc.

NAC tab – show how to change panel NACs to Genesis

Correlations tab – show how to create/make changes to correlation groups (show group 1 created during Auto Programming)

            Dialer programming (show screen, but don’t actually program dialer)

            Banner – show how to create one

           

Show how to download program to panel.  Explain that after download is complete, panel may go in and out of trouble for a few minutes depending on the number of devices and changes as the panel updates.  Remember you must enter a level 2 password at panel first before you can download.  Explain the reason is due to code (someone must be on site to test any changes made to system).  Also remember to enable the RS232 port again at the panel if using the SA-232 card for connecting.

 

Show difference between Save and Save As when saving the CU program (if you Save As you can save job as different revisions as changes are made to the program).

 

Show the different reports you can get from the CU, including the Configuration (which has all the panel’s program info and settings).  Explain the Difference report (allows you to compare two different files to easily look for changes).

 

Show the Tools section of the CU, which can be used for troubleshooting.

 

Disconnect a device (smoke) and show how to remove from panel’s program via panel keypad:  Page 161 of manual.

 

Quiz:  When finished with training part, hand out quizzes.  It’s “open book”.  Student should get at least a 70% (18 out of 25) to pass and receive a certificate (which will be mailed later).  If student does not pass (or doesn’t stay for entire class), they can take the CD based course (part number 3101525) at their leisure, then register on line for the certificate (if they pass).  When all students are finished with quizzes and quizzes are handed in, review the answers with them.  Instructor will grade the quizzes (after class) and forward results along with the student’s info (name, mailing address, etc.) to Plainville (Brad).  Pam Thomas will be in charge of sending out certificates.

 

 

Handouts:

FSA-CU program CD.  Each student does not have to get their own CD, but the program file (FSA-CU_Setup.exe) should be copied to the student’s laptop, then installed from there.  This way they have the FSA-CU program, which they can copy as needed.

           

Product Information CD with:

                        AE bulletins

                        Catalog sheets

                        How To videos

                        Installation sheets

                        Specs

                        Battery calcs

                        Competitor comparisons

                        Quick Configuration sheets

                        Device programming sheets

                        FSA-CU Programming Guide

                        Training class PowerPoint presentation

            Hard copies of (at minimum):

                        Catalog sheets

                        Training class PowerPoint presentation