Edwards Signaling eFSA250 - Manual (Page 47)

Chapter 2: Front panel programming
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• In-suite signal silence applies only to output devices and NACs that are
configured as silenceable. It cannot be used in local alarm signaling
applications.
• You cannot use a delay timer with in-suite correlation groups.
• No special hardware is required.
• In-suite signal silence is required by Ontario Building Code 3.2.4. For
instructions on programming in-suite signal silence in a typical system, see
“Adding and removing panel events” on page 90
Programming modes
You can choose from three levels of program automation: Auto programming,
incremental programming, or advanced programming. These are discussed in
the following sections.
Auto programming
The Auto Program command is used to automatically configure the control panel
and remote annunciators from their respective front panels.
Auto programming replaces the existing project database with a default project
database based on the hardware configuration that it detects. The default project
database configures the system as a general fire alarm system that activates all
notification appliance circuits when any fire alarm input is activated.
Auto programming can also be used as a first step, to be followed by some
advanced programming to customize individual settings. The Auto Program
command lets you choose:
• Automatic zone assignments
• The event notification level to use
• Manual or automatic device and zone labeling during auto programming
• The “base follow” option for relay and sounder bases
• CMS network and dialer options
Note: Auto programming does not overwrite the previous CMS programming.
However, the restore panel defaults option in the program menu does change the
CMS configuration.
To auto program a panel, see “Auto programming the panel” on page 61
Incremental programming
The Incremental Program command is used to make changes to a panel that has
already been programmed. Incremental programming lets you add and label
devices and zones in the existing database without affecting any other settings.