Course

FPA-5000 Level 1 + 2
User Interface

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1 Table of Contents

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2 Legend

Goal:

Here you can see what the main goals in the following chapter are. What you should remember, know
at the end of the chapter

Caution:

Here the main malfunction sources listed, that

can cause serious damage to the hardware or
influence the functionality of the panel negatively.

Hint:

Here are some useful facts you will not read in the
documentation but may be very helpful for you and
your customers

Practical Hint: Here you get some practical information

To do

Literature:

Documents you need for the training of the specific

chapter

To do:

If there is something specific the trainer should do, it

is listed here.

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3 Overview and basic understanding of the MMI

After this chapter you will know

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Overview of the front of the MPC

2.1

Function keys on the touch foil and their meaning

2.2

What an information bar is and its benefits for you

2.4

The home status bar and understand the single fields

2.4

That additional status bars exist and how you can see them

2.4

How to change from one to another status bar

2.4

To do
3.1

Manual of the panel controller MPC XX00 B

Connect panel to RPS and open Remote Terminal to show the

screen of the panel

Overview of the front of the MPC

Field

Explanation

Function keys

These keys are fix, they cannot be changed. They are language
independent.

Alphanumeric keypad

These keys are used to

Key Switch

LED display

Has two programmable positions, which can be programmed in

RPS. Possible functions could be e.g. log in user 2 or panel reset.
Language sticker can be exchanged. Only the language strip of
the specific panel controller is attached.

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3.2

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Understanding the Function keys

Type

Explanation

Support info
Key

Click on it and you receive contact data from the installer and information about the installation date and the firmware
Version installed.
Contact info from installer is only shown when configured in RPS

Network Key

Click on this key to access another panel in the network. At isolated panel nothing will happen when touching this key

Home Key

Press this key and you will always come back to the home
screen (as shown in above picture)

User code Key

Click on this key to log in or log off. When being logged in you
get information on your present log in level.

Status bar Key

Switch between the status bars if two or more are available. Call
up status bar to scroll rapidly through big lists. Indication that
more than one status line is accessible: The same icon is shown
on the status line.

Silence Buzzer

Press to silence the internal buzzer.

Hint: the internal buzzer can also be bypassed on the panel.

Back Key

Press the key and return to the previous selection (one level
back)
To arrive at the standard display, press the home screen, then
the back key.

Left arrow Key

Move curser one place back (left)

Right arrow Key

Move curser one place forward (right)

Enter Key

Confirm entries on the screen

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3.3

Meaning of the LED indications

The LEDs and their meaning is well explained in the manual of the MPC XX00 B.
Please refer on that on page 21, paragraph 4.2

3.4

The info and status bars

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The Info bar

The info bar gives you various information:

Orientation: where you are in the operation menu

Code operation: Indication when logged in (user code key is shown)

Network info: Indication when logged in in another panel of the network

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Ground fault indication

Meaning
User is logged in
Ground fault indication
Remote connection exist with a networked panel or remote keypad
The networked panel is operated from another panel / keypad and is blocked for
operation
Remote connection exists between two panels and the panel is operated by another panel (3rd panel)
Restricted connection to the networked panel / remote keypad
Only on remote keypad shown if connection has not yet been established
Similar to mobile phones all possible numbers and letters are shown when pressing an alpha numeric key
Examples of info bars

) For more info see pages 22 and 33 to 37 of the manual of the MPC XX00 B

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The Status Bar

Depending on the menu you are in additional status bars are offered. You can switch between the various status bars.
The status bars offer the many advantages:

Quick overview of the complete panel at one glance (home status bar)

Additional functions are available when needed

Quick scrolling possible when being in big lists

In case of a fault or alarm message the panel will switch automatically to the home status
bar.

The Home Status Line

Three possible icons:

The complete system is in night mode alarms will activate outputs
immediately. By pressing this icon you can change to day mode.
All groups that have been programmed to day mode are in day
mode. Switch the panel to night mode by pressing this key.
If no group is programmed for day mode, the day mode sign
still appears. Make sure in RPS groups are programmed for day
mode.
If this icon appears more than one status bars are available. Switch
between the bars by the same icon below the alphanumeric keypad.
This icon on the status bar has no function. Except Scroll Bar: No
indication appears when the scroll bar is available

Shows all active fire alarms (internal and external alarms). Here, no element
is in fire alarm state. To see all fire alarms, press the key.

Shows all controls that have been activated, e.g. Sounder, relays etc. Here,
no control has been activated. To see all activated controls, press the key.

Shows all faults/troubles. Here: 1 fault. To see all faults, press the key.

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Shows all elements that are in bypass or isolate status. Here: 1 element is in
bypass or isolate status. To see all elements, press the key.

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Save time: The quick way to unbypass elements: Press this key,
select element(s) from the list and unbypass

Press this key and you receive a complete overview of the entire system. A
list with all message types, e.g. On, Fault, Bypassed etc. is shown in a concentrated form.
Save time: Pressing these keys are the fasted way to get to the elements not
in normal stat

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II

Function specific Status Bars

The function specific Status Bars are linked to certain processes and functions. They
are displayed automatically when the specific function (e.g. History File) is started. They
disappear automatically when this function is exited. Exception is the Scroll line, this
does not appear automatically.
History log
Walktest
Diagnostics
Scroll Bar

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Switching between Status Bars

To switch between the status lines press marked key.

The system will always turn automatically to the home
status line in case of a fault or fire alarm

3.5

Build up of the touch display and operating principle

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The touch display general build up

Number

Description

All elements to which the selection criteria applies are shown.

To select the field, touch it. In general more than one field can be selected. It is also
possible to scroll up or down and select additional fields

In this field you can go directly to the desired field. Depending on what had been selected earlier, you can enter the address or description of the device.

With these arrows you can scroll up or down the list. They are only shown when further fields exist above or below. For fast scrolling use the scroll bar.
By pressing one of these function keys, this function will be assigned to the selected
fields.

Principle: this function will be assigned to all selected field regardless of the function
they do have at present.

) For more info see paragraphs 5.6 and 5.8 of the manual of the MPC XX00 B
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How to assign functions to a field/element?

Below procedure is always the same. It applies to all comparable processes
Step

Description

In home screen select the function you want to assign the elements to

Select the element type the function shall be assigned to by clicking on them. The
color of the field or the frame will change.

Press the function key. Now this function will be assigned to all the elements

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3.6

Understanding the markings and states of the field lists

Standard Markings

Markings in bypass menu

The bypassed element is in alarm mode. If it is un-bypassed, it triggers a fire alarm.
To receive more information on the element(s) in alarm state, press the exclamation
mark field.

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Helps to reduce risk of unwanted alarm activation

Display a bypass group that consists of several elements. In order to display a list of
all elements of the bypass group, press the right-hand field.

Exercise
1. Bypass e.g. 4 detectors at once
2. Unbypass 2 of the bypassed detectors and leave the others in bypass state

4 Alarm mode
5 Fire alarm and trouble handling

Explain the fire alarm field

Explain the process what to do in case of fire alarm

Explain what to do in case of trouble alarm

Reset the panel

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6 Explain various functions

6.1

Walktest the advantages for the user

Switch from day to night mode vice versa. Change the time
Bypass and Block (make bypass groups) unbypass - warning
History log
Diagnostic information
Panel passport (make sure end customer knows it)
Change device on MPC RS 232
Detector sensitivity

7 Things helpful to know

The manual of the MPC XX00 B gives you a throrough and detailled description of the
main applications of the user interface.
This document shall not replace the manual. It contains only those features that you
really should know. Partly detailled descriptions will be given, partly it will be referred
to the manual. In addition this document will direct your attention on features that are
very helpful for you, that could save you time or be of benefit for your customer. Some
of them are listed in the manual, some are not. To make sure you at least heard of
them we will list them in this chapter. If a detailled description is offered in the manual
an indication will be given.
Feature
Change language
Search function / element
Quick unbypass
Diagnostics: shows tte addresses uses
Log in user 9 What happens.
Know panel passport --> diagnostics / Panel
Walktest: explain compelte structur and benefit.
Explain also what sequential ind simultaneous
Unbypass internal buzzer
Quick overview of the panel status (status bar and
status key)
Bypass Alarm Indication
Change Detector sensitivity
Switch day to night mode vice versa. Change
switch back time
Log in codes for end user and installer
Bypass Groups
Panel overview
Diagnostics: Element details
Diagnostics: Module details
Know installer contact screen
Change device at V.24 interface

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7.1

Things you need to know

Make sure your customer knows

1.

Changing operation language

More than 10 languages are implemented in the panel and always available. The
default language is determined by the Main Panel Controller type, but can be
changed in RPS. On the panel itself you can always change the language during
running operation. After HW-reboot the panel wll start with the standard language
again (as programmed in RPS). In general only the Manual and LED sticker delivered according to the Main Panel controller type
How to do it:
Short cut: Press the following key sequence: Home key 1 in keypad OK
select language Language has been changed

2.

Installer contact screen

With this feature you can make sure that in case of problems the end user will always know how and where to reach you. It offers two kind of information:
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Contact Data of the installer (assigned by installer)

Date system installed (assigned by panel)

Firmware version of the panel (assigned by panel)

In FSP-5000-RPS you can enter all your contact data, which will then be shown
when the wrench icon on top of the touch foil is pressed. Make sure you always enter these data in RPS.

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The secure way your customer knows who to contact in case of problems
Overview of internal panel data
This feature belongs to diagnostics. Calling up this screen you receive information
about the firmware version, the CAN ID number, PCBA material number etc. You
might need it only rarely, but it is good to now it exists

Change from day to night mode and night to day mode

Things you should now about this features:
Changing to day / night mode is done in only 1 second by pressing only two
keys
Switching the panel to day mode must be done manually, switching to night
mode can be done automatically and programmed in the panel.
The automatic switch back time to night mode can be changed on the panel.
After HW-reboot of the panel the original switch back time is assigned again,
prior manual got lost
Only those elements can be switched to day mode, if the day mode feature
has been assigned to their element group in FSP-5000 RPS.
Indication of the mode is shown in the home status bar:
Moon = night mode
Sun = day mode
You can switch the panel to day mode, the status bar will show the sun. BUT all
the elements are still in night mode, because the day mode feature had not been
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assigned to it in FSP-5000-RPS
Make sure to always programm the day mode feature in FSP-5000-RPS

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Easy and fast change of mode: only 1 second

See chapter XXX in this document and chapter 17 of the manual of the MPC XX00 B

Despite automatic switch back configuration to night mode, changing the time on
the panel is still possible

Things you should know

1.

Unbypassing the internal buzzer

During maintenance and test work on the panel the internal buzzer can be annoying.
You can bypass the internal buzzer very easily
How to do it:
In the home screen select Maintenance then press key Bypass buzzer. If the
buzzer is already bypassed, the field would show Unbypass buzzer

2.

Log in User 9 What happens?

Different access levels exist. The user 9 is the default access code for the installer.
When logging in as User 9, per default automatically all outputs (NAC outputs, relay
outputs, transmission device etc.) will be blocked automatically (fault and fire alarm
messages will surpressed by the panel). In FSP-5000 RPS under Set 32 all these
elements are collected. The blocking can be seen also on the Home Status Bar and
the LED section
User ID: 9
Password: 001357
If no action is taken on the panel, after a defined time of about 10 min. the panel will
log off the user 9 automatically.

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Security: Security that all outputs are blocked No unwanted activation of outputs during maintenance work on the panel.
Time: By only one click all outputs are bypassed.

Overview of Panel status at one glance home status bar / status key
The LED indication offers a first overview of panel status. More detailled information
is available by the Home Status Bar. If information about additional states is needed, press the key Status on the Home Status Bar. In categories all states not in
normal mode are listed. For more info on concerned elements, press the specific
state field.

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Ease of use, quick and thorough status information in a few seconds!

Change of detector sensitivity
In FSP-5000-RPS one can assign two different detector sensitivity settings to the
panel. One is the standard setting, the other the alternative. After HW reboot always

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the standard setting will be assigned again, regardless of previous assignements on

the panel.
This is very helpful, if for a limited time the detector sensitivity should be changed,
e.g. reduced due to temporary works on the site. No change on the programming
SW needs to be done.
How to do it:
Select in home screen the key Configuration then key Detector sensitivity
select type (detector or zone) select the detector or zone the configuration
window appears check the appropriate field

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Time and Money: Change of setting without changing and downloading the configuration.

For more info see paragraph 5.7 of the manual of the MPC XX00 B

Things helpful to know

for your customer

1.

Function key Seach function

With this function the user can go directly to the desired function without
going through the complete menu structure. When pressing the back key,
the user will return directly to the home screen.

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Advantages for the user:

Always find a function, even when he doesnt know where it is placed in
the Menu Structure.
User will come faster to certain function

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For more info see paragraph5.7 of the manual of the MPC XX00 B

Quick unbypass
The panel offers a way to unbypass elements in only a few seconds, by taking advantage of the home status bar. Use the home status bar also to arrive quickly at all elements in trouble or all controls activated
How to do it:
Press the key Bypass in the homes status line select Bypassed Select the list field you require, e.g. detectors Select all the elements you
want to unbypass press function key unbypass

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Saves you time: quick and easy

For more info see paragraph 11 and 11.42 of the manual of the MPC XX00

Bypass Alarm Indication

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This feature is descriped in chapter 3.6. This is a security feature that

avoids unwanted alarms you should communicate to your customer

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Security of unwanted alarms customer benefit feature

See paragraph Understanding the markings and states of the field lists in
this document.

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