Minerva Addressable Service Instructions Manual

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PUBLICATION: 15A-02-S1
ISSUE No. & DATE: 03 4/99
DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER /

‘MINERVA’ ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS
SERVICE ENGINEER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 5 3.7.7 VIEW COMMON DISABLED
1.1 VARIANTS 6 STATUS 15
3.8 SET CLOCK MENU 15
3.8.1 SELECTING THE MENU 15
2. ROUTINE CHECKS 6
3.8.2 SET TIME 15
2.1 GENERAL 6
3.8.3 SET DATE 16
2.2 WEEKLY CHECKS 6
3.9 TEST SYSTEM MENU 16
2.3 THREE-MONTHLY CHECKS 7
2.4 ANNUAL CHECKS 7
3.9.2 VIEW SYSTEM ALARM
2.5 THREE-YEARLY CHECKS 7
CYCLE COUNT 16
2.6 FOUR-YEARLY CHECKS 7
3.9.3 RESET SYSTEM ALARM
CYCLE COUNTER 17
3. CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS 8 3.9.4 VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE
INITIALISATIONS COUNT 17
3.1 GENERAL 8
3.9.5 RESET SYSTEM SOFTWARE
3.2 FAST ACCESS CODES 8
INITIALISATIONS COUNTER 17
3.2.1 ENTERING FAST ACCESS
3.9.6 WALK TEST ZONE 17
CODES 8
3.9.7 WALK TEST MULTI-INPUT
3.3 MAIN MENU 10
POINT 18
3.4 VIEW UNRESTORED EVENTS
3.9.8 WALK TEST SOUNDERS 19
MENU 11
3.9.9 RESET POINT THRESHOLD
COMPENSATION 19
3.5 VIEW LOG MENU 12
3.9.10VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE
3.5.1 SELECTING THE MENU 12 ISSUE NUMBER 20
3.5.2 NEWEST EVENT FIRST 12 3.10 COMMISSIONING MENU 20
3.5.3 OLDEST EVENT FIRST 12 3.10.1 SELECTING THE MENU 20
3.5.4 HIGHEST PRIORITY EVENT 3.10.2 FAST FAULT MODE 21
FIRST 13
3.10.3 FAST OPEN CIRCUIT
3.6 VIEW SYSTEM HEALTH REPORT 13 DETECTION 21
3.7 VIEW SYSTEM STATUSES MENU 13 3.10.4 NO RATE OF RISE MODE 21
3.7.1 SELECTING THE MENU 13 3.10.5 LOOP SHUTDOWN 21
3.7.2 VIEW ZONES ALARM STATUS 14 3.10.6 LOOP RESTART 22
3.7.3 VIEW ZONES FAULT STATUS 14 3.11 SINGLE ADDRESS LOOP POLL 22
3.7.4 VIEW ZONES ISOLATE 3.12 ISOLATE POINTS MENU 23
STATUS 14
3.7.5 VIEW COMMON ALARM
3.12.2 ISOLATE ZONE
STATUS 14
[SENSORS ONLY] 23
3.7.6 VIEW COMMON FAULT
3.12.3 ISOLATE ZONE
STATUS 14
[SOUNDERS ONLY] 24
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3.12.4 ISOLATE POINT 3.18.7 PRINT FORCED POINTS 42

[ADDRESSABLE LOOPS 3.18.8 PRINT ACTIVATION
ONLY] 25 COUNTER 42
3.12.5 ENGINEER ISOLATE 26 3.18.9 PRINT ID TEST RESULTS 42
3.13 DE-ISOLATE POINTS MENU 28
SELECTING THE MENU26
3.13.1 DE-ISOLATE ZONE 4. DEVICE AND GROUP NUMBERS 43
[SENSORS ONLY] 28 4.1 DEVICE NUMBERS 43
3.13.2 DE-ISOLATE ZONE 4.2 GROUP NUMBERS 44
[SOUNDERS ONLY] 29
3.13.3 DE-ISOLATE POINT
5. VESDA™ FILTER CHANGE 46
[ADDRESSABLE LOOPS
ONLY] 29
3.13.4 ENGINEER DE-ISOLATE 30 6. FAULT MONITORING 47
3.13.5 SATURN GROUP ISOLATE 6.1 GENERAL 47
CLEAR [LNET VERSIONS 6.2 SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGES 47
ONLY] 30
6.2.1 MAIN PROCESSOR BOARD
3.14 VIEW LOOP OR POINT DATA 30 FAULTS 47
3.14.1 SELECTING THE MENU 30 6.2.2 ANCILLARY BOARD AND
3.14.2 VIEW POINT ANALOGUE COMMUNICATION FAULTS 48
VALUES 30 6.2.3 MINERVA NETWORK LINK
3.14.3 VIEW POINT STATUSES 34 COMMUNICATION FAULTS 49
3.14.4 VIEW LOOP ANALOGUE 6.2.4 ADDRESSABLE LOOP
VALUES 34 MONITORED FAULTS 50
3.14.5 VIEW LOOP POINT 6.3 SYSTEM POINT ADDRESSING 52
COUNTERS 34 6.3.1 POINT ADDRESSING SCHEME 52
3.15 FORCE OUTPUTS MENU 35 6.3.2 PRE-DEFINED SYSTEM
3.15.1 SELECTING THE MENU 35 POINTS 52
3.15.2 FORCE POINT ON 35 6.4 FAULT FINDING FOR MINERVA
3.15.3 FORCE POINT OFF 36 ADDRESSABLE MODULES 52
3.15.4 UNFORCE POINT 36 6.4.1 GENERAL 54
3.16 SET SENSITIVITY 37 6.4.2 START UP AND RUN USING
BATTERY SUPPLY 54
6.4.3 FAULT FINDING BY
3.16.2 SET POINT SENSITIVITY 37
SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION 54
3.16.3 SET ZONE SENSITIVITY 37
6.4.4 ONE OR MORE POINTS “NO
3.17 VIRTUAL FRONT PANEL [VFP] 37 RESPONSE” (NO OTHER
3.17.1 SELECTING THE MENU 36 TYPES OF FAULT PRESENT) 54
3.18 PRINT DATA MENU 38 6.4.5 ONE POINT “NO RESPONSE”
3.18.1 SELECTING THE MENU 38 WITH ANOTHER POINT
“UNCONFIGURED DEVICE” 54
3.18.2 PRINT POINT ANALOGUE
VALUES 38 6.4.6 ONE POINT “NO RESPONSE”
WITH ANOTHER POINT
3.18.3 PRINT POINTS ISOLATED 39
“HIGH IDENT” 54
3.18.4 PRINT POINTS UNTESTED/
6.4.7 ALL POINTS ON LOOP
FAILED 39
EXCEPT FOR ONE POINT
3.18.5 PRINT POINTS OUT OF SHOW “HIGH IDENT” 54
COMPENSATION 40
6.4.8 ALL POINTS ON THE LOOP
3.18.6 PRINT EVENT LOG SHOW “HIGH IDENT” 54
BACKTRACK 40
6.4.9 ONE POINT “HIGH IDENT” 54
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6.4.10 ONE POINT “LOW IDENT” 54

6.4.11 MULTIPLE POINTS
“LOW IDENT” 55
7. SPARES 56
8. ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS 56

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:
As the ‘MINERVA’ equipment forms a fire control system,
the following periodical checks must be carried out in order ENSURE THAT ANY EXTINGUISHING
to comply with the requirements of BS 5839 Part 1 [1988] SYSTEMS ARE “MADE SAFE”
and to ensure the continued correct operation of the system. [SEE 05A-03-S1] BEFORE CARRYING OUT
THE DESCRIBED PROCEDURES.
The following checks and servicing must be carried out:
• Weekly checks of the controller, one detector ANY AUXILIARY DEVICES CONNECTED TO
per zone and the fire detection sounders. THE SYSTEM MAY OPERATE DURING THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURES UNLESS
• Three-monthly checks. DISABLED. NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER
• Annual visual, fixture security and zone PRIOR TO ANY DISABLEMENT.
checks on all units.
• Three-yearly check of all detectors.
Note: The EVACUATE or FIRE ALARM, SILENCE
• Four-yearly replacement of batteries. and RESET keys on the front panel are
inoperative until the keyswitch has been turned
to the ‘enable’ position.
The following are also described:
• Use of built-in controller functions. WARNING:
• Recommended spares list.
In order to prevent TERMINAL DAMAGE to the
Wherever possible, faults must be rectified by exchange of MINERVA Controller the following rules MUST
the faulty PCB or other part for a working spare. Prior to be strictly followed:
returning a faulty PCB for repair, package it as described in
publication 05A-02-S1.
Publication 09A-02-S1 contains the intruder servicing 1) ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO FAULT IN THE
information. ADDRESSABLE LOOP
BEFORE IT IS CONNECTED TO THE
MINERVA CONTROLLER.
2) NEVER CONNECT THE

ADDRESSABLE LOOP WIRING TO THE
MINERVA CONTROLLER WHILST THIS UNIT IS
POWERED-UP.
3) NEVER MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE

ADDRESSABLE LOOP WIRING WITHOUT
EITHER DISABLING THE ADDRESSABLE LOOP
OR POWERING DOWN THE MINERVA
CONTROLLER.
4) DO NOT LEAVE ANY DOCUMENTATION IN

CONTROLLER OR ANCILLARY HOUSINGS

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1.1 VARIANTS 2. ROUTINE CHECKS

This publication has been written to describe the operation 2.1 GENERAL
of the MINERVA-8, eight-zone controller with version 11.0
firmware. The checks described in the following paragraphs would
normally be carried out at the intervals stated. Detector
The operation and access to the functions of the MINERVA condition monitoring facility checks the condition of M500
16E, T891, MINERVA 80 and T890 are the same as for a smoke detectors and will signal a fault when a smoke
MINERVA-8. detector reaches the limit of its compensation.
The differences are in the display formatting. Therefore, if a controller has detector condition monitoring,
When viewing the System Status Menu options the status the following procedure should be carried out:
display for an 8-zone controller is in the following format: a) At regular intervals, or when a detector
Zones Fault St. condition monitoring fault is generated,
1- 8 0000 1000 obtain a printout of all points out of
compensation [see section 3.18.5].
b) From the data obtained, replace only those
The status display for an 16-zone controller is in the detectors which are out of compensation.
following format:
Zones Fault St. For marine systems carry out routine checks in accordance
1- 8 0000 1000 with the customer’s own procedures.
9-16 0000 0000
2.2 WEEKLY CHECKS
The status display for an 80-zone controller is in the same
These checks would normally be carried out by a responsible
format as the 16-zone. To display the other zones, e.g. 17-
member of the customer’s staff. They should also be carried
2 4 , 2 5 - 3 2 , e t c . u s e t h e SCROLL DOWN or
out by the service engineer after all routine maintenance
SCROLL UP keys.
checks;
A ‘1’ indicates that a zone IS in fault, a ‘0’ indicates that it
is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 5 is in fault.
When viewing the System menu options which call up WARNING:
loops, the display for an 8-zone controller is in the following
format: WARN ALL PERSONNEL THAT THE
SOUNDERS ARE ABOUT TO BE TESTED.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
1) Press YES/ENTER to access Loop A. Proceed as follows:

a) If necessary, clean the front panel of the
2) Pressing NO/DELETE has no effect. controller with a suitable cleansing agent.
b) Check all batteries in accordance with
publication 05A-10-S1.
For a MINERVA 80, and T890 use the SCROLL DOWN
or SCROLL UP or the c) Check the tightness of all terminal block
screws inside the controller.
NO/DELETE to step through the Loops, A, B, C, etc.
d) Using the walk test function [see sections
Press YES/ENTER to enter required Loop.
3.9.6 and 3.9.7], check the operation of at
least one zone. If a printer is available, print
out the results of the walk test [see section
3.18.4].
e) Set one device [either a callpoint or detector]
from one zone into alarm and check that the
system responds as follows:
• The controller’s internal buzzer sounds in a
continuous tone.
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• The two red ‘FIRE’ LEDs on the controller 2.3 THREE-MONTHLY CHECKS
front panel light.
Proceed as follows:
• The appropriate red ‘FIRE ZONE’ LED on
the controller front panel flashes. a) Perform the weekly checks as detailed in
section 2.2.
• The general and zonal sounders operate.
• The alphanumeric display gives the b) Check the entries in the log book and carry
location of the alarm. out any necessary action.
c) Check the batteries and their connections in
f) Record the device used to initiate the test in accordance with publication 05A-10-S1.
the site log book and reset the controller. d) Check all the ancillary functions of the
g) Check the condition of the printout on any controller.
printers attached to the system and replace
e) Check all fault indicators by simulating a
the ribbon if it is becoming feint. FAULT condition in each zone by either:
h) Ensure that each printer has an adequate
i) removing a detector from its base, or;
supply of paper.
ii) disconnecting the local circuit from an
ancillary unit, or;
Any defect should be recorded in the log book and iii) removing the end-of-line resistor from an
appropriate action taken. On completion of the work, obtain ancillary unit’s circuit.
the signature of the customer or his representative for the
Routine Maintenance Visit Record. Leave a copy of this
record with the customer for his files. f) Visually check the condition of the control-
ler and other ancillary equipment for signs of
moisture ingress and other deterioration.
g) Visually check the installation to ascertain
whether structural or occupancy changes
have affected the requirements for the siting
of manual callpoints, detectors, line isolator
modules or sounders.
Note: Any changes must be made the subject of a

report to the Service Department.
h) Ensure that a clear space of at least 750 mm

is preserved in all directions below heat and
smoke detectors, that they are correctly sited
and that all manual callpoints remain
unobstructed and conspicuous.
i) Ensure that no physical obstruction has been
placed in the line-of-sight between flame
detectors and the protected area.
Any defect should be recorded in the log book and

appropriate action taken. On completion of the work, obtain
the signature of the customer or his representative for the
Routine Maintenance Visit Record. Leave a copy of this
record with the customer for his files.

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2.4 ANNUAL CHECKS 3. CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS

Proceed as follows: 3.1 GENERAL
a) Perform the three-monthly checks as The ‘MINERVA’ fire controller has a large number of built-
detailed in section 2.3. in functions. These functions allow system parameters to
b) Visually check the inside and outside of the be viewed and/or changed and a number of operations to be
controller and ancillary devices for damage. performed.
c) Check for damage to, and paint on, heat As the available functions allow access to system
detectors; check for dirt, grease, etc. on the parameters, it is necessary to restrict the use of these
lenses of flame detectors. functions to trained staff. This is achieved by the use of
d) Clean or exchange units as necessary. passcodes. In order to gain access to the controller
functions, the user enters a passcode via the front panel
e) Check for damage and accumulations of dirt
on ion-chamber smoke detectors. DO NOT keypad. The function is then either selected from the menus
presented, or by entering the appropriate Fast Access Code.
CLEAN; these units MUST be exchanged
and returned to the factory for disposal.
3.2 FAST ACCESS CODES
Note: The return of ion-chamber smoke detectors is
All of the controller’s built-in functions may be accessed by
to be carried out in accordance with the latest
entering Fast Access Codes.
company standing instructions for storage and
transportation of radioactive materials. Table 1 lists the all Fast Access Codes for a MINERVA fire
controller. The codes for each function are listed in the
appropriate paragraphs.
f) Check the fixings for the controller and all
detectors, sounders and ancillary equipment Table 2 lists the additional Fast Access Codes which can be
which form part of the fire detection system. found on a combined Fire and Intruder MINERVA
g) Check the cable fixings at the controller and controller, and in the case of a Combined Fire and Intruder
each ancillary device for correct connection. controller reference should be made to Publication 09A-02-
S1. where all the Intruder codes are listed and described.
h) Test ALL detectors and callpoints for cor-
rect operation.
3.2.1 ENTERING FAST ACCESS CODES
Record any defect in the log book and rectify as
required. On completion of the work, obtain the signature In order to avoid repetition, however, the general procedure
of the customer or his representative for the Routine for entering a Fast Access Code is described as follows:
Maintenance Visit Record. Leave a copy of this record with
a) Enter your passcode.
the customer for his files.
b) Press YES/ENTER.
2.5 THREE-YEARLY CHECKS c) Press FAST ACCESS .
In addition to the normal yearly checks, filters of VESDA™ d) Enter the appropriate 4-digit number and
Aspirating detectors must be changed [see section 5]. press YES/ENTER, [access will now be
afforded to the function requested].
2.6 FOUR-YEARLY CHECKS e) Press YES/ENTER to confirm selection.
In addition to the normal yearly checks, internal standby
batteries must be renewed. Note: Pressing QUIT at any time will return to the
next function [or menu step] backwards in the
system hierarchy.
CAUTION:
TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE

BATTERY. DO NOT CONNECT THE
BATTERY THE WRONG WAY
ROUND. WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT
CONNECTED, COVER TERMINALS WITH
INSULATING TAPE TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
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MENU CODE MENU CODE

Do you want to accept events? 0001 Open VFP? 0070
Do you want to print data? 0080
View unrestored Events? 0009
Do you want to view the log? 0010 Print point analogue values? 0081
Oldest event first? 0011 Print points isolated? 0082
Newest event first? 0012 Print points untested/failed? 0083
Highest priority event first? 0013 Print points out of compensation? 0084
Print event log backtrack? 0085
View system health report? 0016
Do you want to set the clock? 0020 Print points forced? 0086
Do you want to set the time? 0021 Print activation counts? 0087
Do you want to set the date? 0022 Print ID test result? 0088
Do you want to test system? 0030 Do you want to force outputs? 0090
Force point On? 0091
View system alarm cycle count? 0031
Reset system alarm cycle count? 0032 Force point off? 0092
View system S/W initialisation count? 0033 Unforce point? 0093
Reset system S/W initialisation count? 0034 Do you want to set sensitivity? 0095
Do you want to walk test zone? 0035 Point sensitivity? 0096
Zone sensitivity? 0097
Walk test sounders? [Not Marine] 0036
Reset point threshold compensation? 0037 View system statuses? 0100
View system issue numbers? 0039 View system zones alarm status? 0101
Do you want to isolate points? 0040 View system zones fault status? 0102
Isolate zone? [SENSORS ONLY] 0041 View system zones isolated status? 0103
View system common alarm status? 0104
Isolate zone [SOUNDERS ONLY] 0042
Isolate point? [ADDRESS LOOP ONLY] 0043 View system common fault status? 0105
Engineer isolate? 0044 View system common disabled status? 0106
Do you want to de-isolate points? 0050 Do you want to walk test multi input point? 1030
De-isolate zone? [SENSORS ONLY] 0051 Do you want to commission system? 1200
Enable /Disable fast fault mode? 1201
De-isolate zone? [SOUNDERS ONLY] 0052
De-isolate point? [ADDRESS LOOP ONLY] 0053 Enable /Disable fast open circuit scanning? 1202
Engineer de-Isolate? 0054 Disable /Enable rate of rise processing? 1203
View point analogue values? 0060 Shutdown loop? 1204
View Point Statuses? 0061 Restart loop? 1205
Single address loop poll? 1206
View loop analogue values? 0062
Table 1: Fast Access Codes
View loop point counters? 0063
Do you want to view point or loop data? 0064
Table 1: Fast Access Codes

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3.3 MAIN MENU

MENU CODE
Do you want to set the system? 0004 When the system is in quiescent mode [i.e. displaying the
date and time], entering a passcode affords the user access to
Do you want to set full system? 0004
the main menu. The structure of this menu is shown in
Do you want to part system? 0005 Fig. 1.
Each of the options available leads to further menus or
Isolate signalling? 0045
functions, which are described in the following paragraphs.
De-isolate signalling? 0055
SATURN group isolate clear? 0056
Single address loop poll? 0065

Do you want system functions? 1006
Zones shunt status? 1007
Common probe status? 1008
Do, you want to silence sounders? 1009
Walk test intruder buzzers? 1031

Put points in probation? 1032
Store intruder passcodes? 1033
Clear intruder passcodes? 1034
Commissioning mode? 1038
Do you want to shunt zones? 1070

Do you want to un-shunt zones? 1071
Do you want to reset the system? 1090
Table 2: Additional Fast Access Codes Resident

in a Combined Fire and Intruder Controller
Fig. 1 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Main Menu
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Note: 3.4 VIEW UNRESTORED EVENTS MENU

1) If there are any unaccepted events [i.e. alarms An unrestored event is an event logged when the system, or a
or faults] present in the system, these should device in the system, is not in its normal state.
b e a cc e p t e d b e fo re t h e M a i n M e nu i s
accessed. It is possible, however, to access If this abnormal state has not been corrected, [superseded by
any menu step directly by means of the Fast a normal event] then the event is said to be “Unrestored”, and
Access Codes. However, the user will always will be displayed in the unrestored events log. An unrestored
be drawn to the “Accept Events” menu step if event may, or may not, have been accepted.
attempts are made to ‘quit’ while there are still When selected, this option will display any Unrestored
unaccepted events outstanding. events present in the system in chronological order of their
2) The menu options may be selected by moving occurrence.
through the menu by use of the SCROLL UP
, SCROLL DOWN and NO/DELETE
keys [as shown], pressing YES/ENTER when 3.4.1 SELECTING THE MENU
the required option is displayed.
1) Either, select the option from the Main
Menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0009.
The display will show:
View unrestored
events ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
An Unrestored event is displayed in the following format:
PRINTER OFFLINE
System Zone
12:00:16 28 Jan
Zn 0400 LB00 RO4
Press SCROLL DOWN to move through the log

forwards.
Press SCROLL UP to move through the log backwards.
When either the beginning OR end of the log is reached, the
display will show:
End of log!
and the internal buzzer will beep twice.

If there are no Unrestored events in the log the display will
show:
No Events in log!

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3.5 VIEW LOG MENU 3.5.3 OLDEST EVENT FIRST

3.5.1 SELECTING THE MENU When this option is selected, the contents of the event log
will be displayed in chronological order of the occurrence of
1) Either, select the ‘View Log’ option from the the events.
Main Menu as described in section 3.3, or
enter Fast Access Code 0010. 1) Either, select the option from the View Log
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0011.
The menu shown in Fig. 2 will be displayed: The display will show:
Oldest
event first ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
An event is displayed in the following
format:
FIRE ALARM
Main Workshop
12:00:16 28 Jan
Zone 4A 4
The first line shows the event message, followed by the zone
Fig. 2 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - View Log Menu identification message. The third line shows the time and
date of the occurrence of the event. The fourth line gives the
zone, loop and point numbers.
The menu options available are described in the following This display remains continuously until an operator
paragraphs. intervention.
The zone, loop and point numbers give the absolute system
address for the point as follows:
3.5.2 NEWEST EVENT FIRST
For addressable points, the display shows:
When this option is selected, the contents of the Event Log Zone number, loop number,
will be displayed in reverse chronological order of the point number
occurrence of the events.
1) Either, select the option from the View Log
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0012. For non-addressable points the display shows:
Zone number, comms channel,
point/type number
Events are displayed in the format described in section
3.5.3.
The comms channels are as follows:
The display will remain continuously until an operator
intervention. LB - Local Bus
RB. - Remote Bus
2) Press SCROLL DOWN to move MP - Main Processor
through the log forwards.
3) Press SCROLL UP to move through the The point types are as follows:
log backwards.
X - eXpansion Bus T - Timed Point
R - Real point U - User Number
display will show: P - Pseudo point
End of log! S - Switch point
and the internal buzzer will beep twice. For a list of the predefined points, refer to section 6.3.2.
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3) Press SCROLL DOWN to move The display will remain continuously until an operator
through the log forwards. intervention.
4) Press SCROLL UP to move through the 2) Press SCROLL DOWN to move
log backwards. through the log forwards.
3) Press SCROLL UP to move through the
log backwards.
When either the beginning OR the end of the log is reached,
the display will show: When either the beginning OR the end of the log is reached,
the display will show:
End of log!
End of log!
3.5.4 HIGHEST PRIORITY EVENT FIRST If there are no outstanding faults present, the display will
show:
When this option is selected, the contents of the Event Log
will be displayed in priority order as follows: Health report
• FIRE [EVACUATE]
no faults
• FIRE [ALERT] and automatically move on to the next option.

• FAULTS [SYSTEM]
• FAULTS [ADDRESSABLE POINTS] 3.7 VIEW SYSTEM STATUSES MENU
• FAULTS [CLEAR] 3.7.1 SELECTING THE MENU
• RESET/SILENCE 1) Either, select the ‘View System Statuses’
• PRINTER OFF LINE option from the Main Menu as described in
section 3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0100,
The following menu will be displayed:
1) Either, select the option from the View Log
Events are displayed in the format described in section 3.5.3.

The display will remain continuously until an operator
intervention.
2) Press SCROLL DOWN to move
through the log forwards.
3) Press SCROLL UP to move through the
log backwards.
display will show:
End of log!
3.6 VIEW SYSTEM HEALTH REPORT

When selected, this option will display any outstanding
faults present in the system in chronological order of their
occurrence. Fig. 3 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - View System
1) Either, select the option from the Main Statuses Menu
Menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0016.
The menu options available are described in the following
Events are displayed in the format described in section 3.5.3. paragraphs.

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Note: The statuses may also be checked when the The display will show:
controller is in the quiescent state [i.e.
View system
displaying date and time] by pressing the scroll
up / down keys. Zones Isol. St ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
3.7.2 VIEW ZONES ALARM STATUS The display is in the following format:
When this option is selected, the Alarm/Clear status of each Zones Isol. St.
of the zones may be viewed. 1- 8 1000 0000
1) Either, select the option from the View
System Statuses menu, or enter Fast Access
Code 0101. A ‘1’ indicates that a zone IS isolated, a ‘0’ indicates that it
The display will show: is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 1 is isolated.
View system
Zones Alarm St ? 3.7.5 VIEW COMMON ALARM STATUS
When this option is selected, the Common Alarm status of
2) Press YES/ENTER, the system may be viewed:
The display is in the following format:
Zones Alarm St. System Statuses menu, or enter Fast Access
1- 8 0100 0000 Code 0104.
A ‘1’ indicates that a zone IS in alarm, a ‘0’ indicates that it View system
is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 2 is in alarm. Common Alarm St. ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
3.7.3 VIEW ZONES FAULT STATUS The display is in the following format:
When this option is selected, the Fault/Clear status of each Common Alarm St.
of the zones may be viewed:
0
System Statuses menu, or enter Fast Access A ‘1’ indicates that a Common Alarm exists, a ‘0’ indicates
Code 0102. that it does not.
View system
3.7.6 VIEW COMMON FAULT STATUS
Zones Fault St ?
When this option is selected, the Common Fault status of the
system may be viewed:
2) Press YES/ENTER,
The display is in the following format: 1) Either, select the option from the View
System Statuses menu, or enter Fast Access
Zones Fault St. Code 0105.
1- 8 0000 1000 The display will show:
View system
A ‘1’ indicates that a zone IS in fault, a ‘0’ indicates that it Common Fault St. ?
is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 5 is in fault.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
3.7.4 VIEW ZONES ISOLATE STATUS
Common Fault St.
When this option is selected, the Isolated/De-isolated status
0
of each of the zones may be viewed:
1) Either, select the option from the View A ‘1’ indicates that a Common Fault exists, a ‘0’ indicates
System Statuses menu, or enter Fast Access that it does not.
Code 0103.
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3.7.7 VIEW COMMON DISABLED STATUS 3.8 SET CLOCK MENU

When this option is selected, the Common Disabled status of 3.8.1 SELECTING THE MENU
the system may be viewed:
1) Either, select the ‘Set Clock’ option from the
1) Either, select the option from the View Main Menu as described in section 3.3, or
System Statuses menu, or enter Fast Access enter Fast Access Code 0020.
Code 0106.
The display will show: The menu as shown in Fig. 4 will be displayed:
View system
Common Disa St. ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
Common Disa. St.
0
A ‘1’ indicates that a Common Disabled condition exists

[i.e. a point is isolated or a function is disabled], a ‘0’ Fig. 4 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Set Clock Menu
indicates that it does not.
paragraphs.
3.8.2 SET TIME

When this option is selected, the system time may be set.
1) Either, select the option from the Set Clock
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0021,
Do you want to
set the time ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Enter time as:-
HHMMSS
where:
HH = Hours MM = Minutes SS = Seconds
3) Enter a time a few seconds in advance of the

correct time in the format shown [using
leading zeros where necessary].
4) When the actual time corresponds with the
entered time, press YES/ENTER.
Note: If an error is made, pressing QUIT will allow the

option to be exited and restarted. Take care not
to rest fingers on keys, as characters will be
generated repetitively.
The system will now move to the ‘Set Date’ option.

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3.8.3 SET DATE 3.9 TEST SYSTEM MENU

When this option is selected, the system date may be set. 3.9.1 SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the option from the Set Clock 1) Either, select the ‘Test System’ option from
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0022. the Main Menu as described in section 3.3,
The display will show: or enter Fast Access Code 0030.
Do you want to The following menu will be displayed:
set the clock ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Enter date as:-
DDMMYY
where:
DD = Day MM = Month YY = Year
3) Enter the date in the format required, using

leading zeros where necessary, and press
YES/ENTER.
Sun=1 . . . Sat=7
Enter day:
4) Enter the number corresponding to the

required day, from the following list, and
press YES/ENTER.
Sunday 1
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Thursday 5
Friday 6 Fig. 5 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Test System Menu
Saturday 7
paragraphs.
Note: If an error is made, pressing QUIT will allow the
option to be exited and restarted. Take care
not to rest fingers on keys, as characters will be 3.9.2 VIEW SYSTEM ALARM CYCLE
generated repetitively. COUNT
When this option is selected, the number of Alarm/Reset
sequences may be viewed, as follows:
1) Either, select the option from the Test
System menu, or enter Fast Access Code
0031.
View system
Al. Cycle count ?
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2) Press YES/ENTER. 3.9.5 RESET SYSTEM SOFTWARE

A message in the following format will be INITIALISATIONS COUNTER
displayed:
When selected, this option allows the count described in
System test 01 section 3.9.4 to be reset.
Al. Cycle No 0001 1) Select the option from the Test System menu,
or enter Fast Access Code 0034,
The number displayed indicates the number of alarm/reset The display will show:
sequences which have occurred since the last time the Reset system
controller was powered up [counted from 1].
S/W Init. count ?
3.9.3 RESET SYSTEM ALARM CYCLE 2) Press YES/ENTER.

COUNTER The display will show:
Are you sure?
When selected, this option allows the count described in
section 3.9.2 to be reset.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
1) Either, select the option from the Test System The display will briefly show:
The display will show: Reset system
S/W Init. count ?
Reset system
Al. Cycle count ? The system software initialisations count has now been reset
to 1.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
3.9.6 WALK TEST ZONE
Are you sure?
When selected, this option allows detectors and callpoints to
3) Press YES/ENTER. be checked for correct response without actually raising an
The display will briefly show: alarm condition.
System reset
Note: Whilst in the walk test function, devices in the
Al . Cycle count zone being tested will NOT raise an alarm, but
those in other zones WILL raise an alarm, i.e.
The system alarm cycle count has now been reset to 0. no protection is provided on the zone being
tested while the test is in progress.
Note: A ‘cold’ restart [i.e. from a completely powered-
down state] will reset the counter to 0. 1) Either, select the option from the Test Sys-
tem menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0035.
3.9.4 VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE Do you want to
INITIALISATIONS COUNT walk test zone ?
When this option is selected, the number of software
initialisations [i.e. operating program restarts] may be 2) Press YES/ENTER.
viewed. The display will show:
1) Either, select the option from the Test System Zone no:
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0033. ( Yes = all )
A message in the following format will be
displayed: 3) Select the number of the required zone, by
System test 02 pressing the relevant numeric keys, press
YES/ENTER.
S/W Init . no 0001 The display will show:
< zone name >
The number displayed indicates the number of software Zone no. :
initialisations which have occurred since the last power-up
[counted from 0]. ( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?

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4) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection 3.9.7 WALK TEST MULTI-INPUT POINT
[or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the When selected, this option allows a single CM or DM
entry], module to be tested WITHOUT raising an alarm and shows
The display will show: the number of times the module has been tested. For
walk test active example it will allow a single engineer to smoke several
000 points tested detectors connected to a DM, assuming the detectors are
allowed to clear, without the need to go back to the
exit with quit panel. Allow 45 seconds between tests.
CAUTION:
5) Walk round the zone, setting each detector
and callpoint into alarm in turn. THIS FUNCTION WILL DISABLE THE
6) Check the LED on each device lights after it DETECTOR/CONTACT UNDER TEST.
has been tested and the ‘points tested’ coun-
ter on the LCD increments to indicate the
number of points tested. 1) Select the Walk Test Point option using the
7) once all devices have been tested, press scroll keys, or enter Fast Access Code 1030.
QUIT .
The display will show a summary in the Do you want to
format: walk test multi-
000 points untested input point?
001 points in Alarm
print data? 2) Press YES/ENTER .
( or quit to exit ) The display will show:
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
8) Refer to section 3.18.4 and print out a list of
all missed and faulty points. Retest all such 3) Press YES/ENTER.
points and investigate the cause if any fault The display will show:
persists.
Point no. :
9) Press QUIT and the display shows: (Quit to exit)
Walk test
terminated 4) Select the number of the required point, by
pressing the relevant numeric keys. Press
YES/ENTER.
Note: < point name >
1) If, during the walk test, a device in a zone not Point no. :
being tested should go into alarm, the control- ( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
ler will respond to this alarm and the walk test
will be automatically terminated. 5) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
2) If the walk test is exited whilst devices are still [or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the
in alarm [i.e. the key has not been removed entry].
from a callpoint or the detectors still contain The display will show:
smoke], the Controller will immediately signal Walk test active
an alarm.
Always wait five minutes to allow any smoke to 000 activations
clear from the detectors. Alternatively, wait exit with quit
until the count of Points in Alarm on the LCD
goes to zero.
6) Set point into alarm.
7) Check the LED on device lights after it has
been tested.
8) Once point has been tested, press QUIT .
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3.9.8 WALK TEST SOUNDERS 3.9.9 RESET POINT THRESHOLD

COMPENSATION
When selected, this option allows sounders to be checked for
correct operation. W h en s e le ct ed, thi s opt ion al low s t h e thre s hold
compensation for an M500 analogue addressable detector to
be reset to its default value. This would be used to reset the
Note: The Walk Test Sounders facility is available in compensation value after replacing a dirty detector. It
marine applications [T890/T891], however it is MUST NEVER be used to reset the compensation of a
not used, as the sounders are not pulsed but detector which has become so dirty that the compensation
sound continuously. value is at a maximum [in this case, the detector MUST be
changed].
1) Either, select the option from the Test System
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0037,
System menu, or enter Fast Access Code
0036.
The display will show: Reset point
Walk test threshold comp’n ?
sounders ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will show: Loop : A
Zone no: (Y/N)?
( Yes = all )
3) Press YES/ENTER.
3) Select the number of the required zone, by
pressing the relevant numeric keys, press Point no. :
YES/ENTER. (Quit to exit)
< zone name > 4) Enter the number of the required point and
Zone no. : press YES/ENTER.
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
< point name >
Point no. :
4) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection ( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
[or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the
entry].
5) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
Sounders in entry].
walk test The controller will pause briefly and then
display:
Quit to exit
Point no. xx
update successful
All sounders will operate for approximately
2 seconds every 30 seconds. [See note]. Note:
1) If the selected device has not been configured,
5) Walk round the site, checking for correct the controller will display:
operation of the sounders.
Point not found
6) When all sounders have been proved, press
QUIT .
2) If the selected device is not an analogue
addressable detector, the controller will display:
Walk test
invalid, try again
terminated

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3.9.10 VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE ISSUE 3.10 COMMISSIONING MENU

NUMBER
Note: Whilst in the commissioning mode a note of all
When selected, this option displays the system software changes MUST be made as the mode cannot
issue number on the LCD. It is also possible to display be exited until all changes are cleared.
information regarding the operating software and
configuration data.
3.10.1 SELECTING THE MENU
System menu, or enter Fast Access Code 1) Either, select the ‘Commissioning Menu’
0039. option from the Main Menu as described in
The display will show: section 3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 1200.
View system
issue numbers ? When selected, this option switches the display time of
system faults from 60 to 6 seconds. Thus speeding up
2) Press YES/ENTER. system testing time.
The display will show a message in the The menu as shown in Fig. 6 will be displayed:
following format:
Program
Issue X.X/01
S/C xxx-xxx-xxx
Date : 09/01/94
The ‘01’ is a compatibility number and should be the same

as that for the configuration data. The third line shows the
stock code for the program software. The fourth line is the
date the program was created.
Pressing SCROLL DOWN repeatedly will cause the
following to be displayed in sequence, [press QUIT to exit]:
• The program title, followed by the program
reference, e.g.:
Program
MINERVA 8-p0
Ref :
• The configuration version number, followed

by [on the third line] the configuration stock
code number, e.g.: Fig. 6 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Commissioning Menu
configuration
Issue 0003/24 The commissioning mode is not affected by reset and not
CONSYS 7.0 subject to a timeout.
Date : 09/01/94
Note: No LEDs are illuminated whilst in the
For the issue number, the first number is the configuration commissioning mode.
data version. The second number is the compatibility
number and should be the same as that for the program.
• The date the configuration was last changed,
followed by the configuration title, e.g.
configuration
MINERVA 16E-c2c
Ref: C 123456777
The configuration reference [FASS] number, e.g.
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3.10.2 FAST FAULT MODE 3.10.4 NO RATE OF RISE MODE

W hen th is m od e is activated all Fau lts will take When this mode is activated the MINERVA suppresses the
approximately 6 seconds to confirm instead of the usual 60 sensor Rate of Rise processing and therefore it allows for fast
seconds. This mode is not affected by Reset. Alarm detection even when the smoke level rises too quickly.
1) Either, select the option from the Test System 1) Either, select the option from the Test System
menu, or, enter Fast Access Code 1201. menu, or enter Fast Access Code 1203.
The display will show: The display will show either:
Enable Enable Rate of Rise
Fast Fault Mode ? Processing ?
or:
2) Press YES/ENTER. Disable Rate of Rise
The display will show: Processing?
Action
COMPLETED
2) Press YES/ENTER to toggle the action.
then pause and display: The display will show:
Disable Action
Fast Fault Mode ? COMPLETED
then pause and display either:

3) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will briefly show: Disable Rate of Rise
Processing?
Action
COMPLETED or:
Enable Rate of Rise
Then pause and display: Processing ?
Enable
Fast Fault Mode ? 3.10.5 LOOP SHUTDOWN
With this command any Addressable Loop can be switched
3.10.3 FAST OPEN CIRCUIT DETECTION off. The electronic drivers switch off and the loop is
powered down allowing for work to be done in the wiring
When this mode is activated the Open Circuit Fault will without having to power the whole Panel down.
confirm marginally faster than normal.
1) Either, select the option from the Test System menu, or enter Fast Access Code 1204.
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 1202. The display will show:
Shutdown Loop ?
Enable Fast Open
Circuit scanning ? 2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
2) Press YES/ENTER.
(Y/N) ?
The display will briefly show:
Action 3) Press YES/ENTER.
COMPLETED The display will briefly show:
Loop shutdown
then pause and display:
completed
Disable Fast Open
Circuit scanning? then pause and display:
Shutdown Loop ?

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4) Select another loop if required and press 3.11 SINGLE ADDRESS LOOP POLL
YES/ENTER.
When selected, this option allows a single addressable
device to be polled continuously. This facility is used to
Note: If the selected loop has already been shutdown obtain a stable addressing signal for diagnostic purposes.
the display will briefly show: The Single Poll mode gives the freedom to navigate through
Loop already the menu and call other commands [examine Point
Analogue Values etc.] without taking the system out of
shutdown ! Single Poll so there is no need to frequently re-enter the
mode. Also there no time-out during this mode of operation
then pause and display:
Once in single poll mode the only method of exit is to use the
Shutdown Loop ? exit single poll option from the menu.
3.10.6 LOOP RESTART

CAUTION:
WHEN IN ‘SINGLE POLL’ MODE THERE IS
NO DETECTION FROM THAT LOOP [OTHER
Restart Loop ? THAN FROM THE ADDRESS BEING
POLLED]. THIS OPTION SHOULD ONLY BE
2) Press YES/ENTER. USED FOR FAULT FINDING.
Loop : A
(Y/N)? Note: Reset has no effect when in this mode.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will briefly show: 1) Either, select the option from the Main
Menu, or enter Fast Access Code 1206,
Loop restart The display will show:
completed
Single address
then pause and display: loop poll ?
Restart Loop ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Note: Loop : A
If the loop has already been started the display (Y/N)?
will show:
Loop already
active ! 3) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no:
(Quit to exit)
4) Enter the number of the required device and

press YES/ENTER.
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
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5) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection 3.12.2 ISOLATE ZONE [SENSORS ONLY]
When selected, this option allows ALL the sensors
entry].
[detectors] in a specified zone [or zones] to be isolated.
The controller will pause briefly and then
display [for example]: 1) Either, select the option from the Isolate
Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0041.
A1 on
loop poll
Isolate zone ?
Note: (sensors only)
1) When in this mode, events can NOT be
generated from other devices on the same loop 3.12.2.1 ISOLATE ALL ZONES
2) This facility can be used to determine to which [SENSORS ONLY]
address a device is responding, as any device
set to the selected address will have its LED lit. To select all zones:
a) Press YES/ENTER.
3.12 ISOLATE POINTS MENU display:
3.12.1 SELECTING THE MENU Isolate
successful
1) Either, select the ‘Isolate Points’ option from
the Main Menu as described in section 3.3,
or enter Fast Access Code 0040. b) The ‘DISABLED’ LED will light and the
internal buzzer will sound intermittently.
The menu shown in Fig. 7 will be displayed: The menu
options available are described in the following paragraphs.
Note:
1) If a non-existent zone number is entered, the
display will show:
Point(s)
not found
or
Zone number xx
invalid; try again
2) If an attempt is made to re-isolate the zone, the

display will show:
Point(s) already
isolated
3) The ‘DISABLED’ LED and the buzzer will

Fig. 7 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Isolate Points Menu continue to operate as a warning that the zone
is isolated.

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3.12.2.2 ISOLATE SPECIFIED ZONE[S] 3.12.3 ISOLATE ZONE [SOUNDERS ONLY]

[SENSORS ONLY]
When selected, this option allows ALL the sounders in a
To isolate a specific zone; specified zone [or zones] to be isolated.
a) Select the number of the required zone, by 1) Either, select the option from the Isolate
pressing the relevant numeric keys. Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0042.
b) Press YES/ENTER.
The controller will display: Isolate zone ?
< zone name > (sounders only)
Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ? 3.12.3.1 ISOLATE ALL ZONES
[SOUNDERS ONLY]
c) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
[or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the To select all zones,:
entry]. a) Press YES/ENTER.
The controller will pause briefly and then The controller will pause briefly and then
display: display:
Isolate Isolate
successful successful
d) The ‘DISABLED’ LED will light and the in- b) The ‘DISABLED’ LED will light and the
ternal buzzer will sound intermittently. internal buzzer will sound intermittently.
Note: Note:
1) If a non-existent zone number is entered, the 1) If a non-existent zone number is entered, the
display will show: display will show:
Point(s) Point(s)
not found not found
or or
Zone number xx Zone number xx
invalid; try again invalid; try again
2) If an attempt is made to re-isolate the zone, the 2) If an attempt is made to re-isolate the zone, the
Point(s) already Point(s) already
isolated isolated
3) The ‘DISABLED’ LED and the buzzer will 3) The ‘DISABLED’ LED and the buzzer will
continue to operate as a warning that the zone continue to operate as a warning that the zone
is isolated. is isolated.
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3.12.3.2 ISOLATE SPECIFIED ZONE[S] 3.12.4 ISOLATE POINT [ADDRESSABLE

[SOUNDERS ONLY] LOOPS ONLY]
To isolate a specific zone; When this option is selected, devices may be isolated on the
basis of their individual addresses.
a) Select the number of the required zone, by
pressing the relevant numeric keys. 1) Either, select the option from the Isolate
Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0043.
b) Press YES/ENTER. The display will show:
The controller will display:
Isolate point ?
< zone name >
(addr. loop only)
Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ? 2) Press YES/ENTER.
c) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
[or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the Loop : A
entry]. (Y/N)?
display: 3) Press YES/ENTER.
Isolate The display will show:
successful Point no. :
(Quit to exit)
d) The ‘DISABLED’ LED will light and the in-
ternal buzzer will sound intermittently. 4) Enter the number of the required point and
press YES/ENTER.
The controller will display:
Note: < point name >
1) If a non-existent zone number is entered, the Point no. :
display will show: ( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
Point(s)
not found
or entry].
Zone number xx display:
invalid, try again
isolate
successful
2) If an attempt is made to re-isolate the zone, the
display will show: The ‘DISABLED’ LED will light and the
internal buzzer will sound intermittently.
Point(s) already
isolated
Note:
1) If a non-existent point number is entered, the
3) The ‘DISABLED’ LED and the buzzer will display will show:
continue to operate as a warning that the zone
is isolated. Point(s)
not found
2) If an attempt is made to isolate a point which is

already isolated, the display will show:
Point(s) already
isolated
3) The ‘DISABLED’ LED and buzzer will continue

to operate, warning that the point is isolated.

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3.12.5 ENGINEER ISOLATE 6) Press NO/DELETE .

3.12.5.1 INTRODUCTION
non-ad. points only
When this option is selected, any point [or combination of
(Y/N)?
points] in the system may be isolated.
7) Press YES/ENTER.
WARNING: The display will show:
Channel : None
THIS OPTION ALLOWS ANY DEVICE, (Y/N)?
SWITCH OR INDICATOR TO BE ISOLATED.
EXTREME CARE SHOULD THEREFORE BE 8) Press NO/DELETE .

EXERCISED WHEN USING THIS OPTION TO The display will show:
PREVENT THE CONTROLLER BEING
RENDERED INOPERATIVE. Channel : LBUS
(Y/N)?
9) Press YES/ENTER.
In order to provide an appreciation of the versatility of this The display will show:
function, two examples of its use are described in the
following paragraphs. Chan . addr. :
( Yes = all )
3.12.5.2 ISOLATE FRONT PANEL BUZZER 10) Enter address 0 and press YES/ENTER.
1) Either, select the ‘engineer isolate’ option The display will show:
from the Isolate Points menu, or enter Fast Category :XBus
Access Code 0044.
(Y/N)?
Engineer isolate ?
11) Press NO/DELETE .
2) Press YES/ENTER. Category :Real
The display will show: (Y/N)?
Device type:
( Yes = all )
12) Press YES/ENTER.
3) Press YES/ENTER. Point No. :
The display will show: ( Yes = all )
Group no. :
( Yes = all )
13) Enter point number 10 and press
YES/ENTER.
4) Press YES/ENTER. The display will show:
The display will show: Isolate
Zone no. : successful
( Yes = all )
The ‘DISABLED’ LED will light.
5) Press YES/ENTER.
addr. points only
(Y/N)?
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3.12.5.3 ISOLATE ALL SOUNDERS 10) Press YES/ENTER.

Assume that it is required to isolate all the sounders on Loop
A [including the Common Alarm sounders]. Group no. :
1) Either, select the ‘engineer isolate’ option ( Yes = all )
from the Isolate Points menu, or enter Fast
Access Code 0044.
11) press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
Engineer isolate ? ( Yes = all )
3) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will show: 12) Press YES/ENTER.
Device type: The display will show:
( Yes = all ) < zone name >
Zone no. :
4) Enter device type number 29 [SM520 ( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
modules] and press YES/ENTER.
Group no. : 13) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
( Yes = all ) [or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the
entry].
5) Enter group number 186 [Bell Map Alarm
Sounders] and press YES/ENTER. addr. points only
The display will show: (Y/N)?
Zone no. :
( Yes = all ) 14) Press NO/DELETE .
6) Press YES/ENTER. non-ad. points only
(Y/N)?
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
The display will show: Channel :None
Point no. : (Y/N)?
( Yes = all )
8) Press YES/ENTER and isolate all the The display will show:
SM520 modules on loop A as described in
section 3.10.5. Category :XBUS
(Y/N)?
Once the sounders on the addressable loops have been
isolated, it is necessary to isolate the two common alarm
sounder outputs. 17) Press NO/DELETE .
Proceed as follows:
Category :Real
9) Bring the following display on to the LCD (Y/N)?
[see 1 or 2]:
Device type: 18) Press YES/ENTER.
( Yes = all ) The display will show:
Point no. :
( Yes = all )

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19) Enter point number 10 and press 3.13.2 DE-ISOLATE ZONE [SENSORS ONLY]
YES/ENTER.
The display will show: When selected, this option allows ALL previously isolated
sensors [detectors] in a specified zone [or zones] to be de-
Isolate isolated.
successful
1) Either, select the option from the de-isolate
Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code
0051.
20) Repeat the procedure, entering point number The display will show:
11 at [18] above.
De-isolate zone ?
(sensors only)
Note: A list of device and group numbers is given in
section 4
2) Press YES/ENTER.
3.13 DE-ISOLATE POINTS MENU
Zone no. :
3.13.1 SELECTING THE MENU ( Yes = all )
1) Either, select the ‘De-isolate Points’ option
from the Main Menu as described in section
3) Enter the number of the required zone and
3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0050.
press YES/ENTER.
The following menu as shown in Fig. 8 will be displayed: The controller will pause briefly and then
display:
De-isolate
successful
The ‘DISABLED’ LED will go out and the

internal buzzer will cease sounding.
Note:
display will show:
Point(s)
not found
or
Zone number xx
invalid, try again
Fig. 8 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - De-isolate Menu 2) If an attempt is made to de-isolate a zone which
is already de-isolated, the display will show:
Point(s) already
de-isolated
paragraphs.
* This option [Saturn group isolate clear?] is available only
when connected to a Saturn network.
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3.13.3 DE-ISOLATE ZONE 3.13.4 DE-ISOLATE POINT [ADDRESSABLE

[SOUNDERS ONLY] LOOPS ONLY]
When selected, this option allows ALL the sounders in a When this option is selected, devices may be de-isolate on
specified zone [or zones] to be de-isolated. the basis of their individual addresses:
1) Either, select the option from the De-isolate 1) Either, select the option from the de-isolate
Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0052. Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code
The display will show: 0053.
De - isolate zone ?
(sounders only) De-isolate point ?
(addr. loop only)
2) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will show: 2) Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
( Yes = all ) Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3) Enter the number of the required zone and

press YES/ENTER. 3) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will show: The display will show:
< zone name > Point no. :
Zone no. : ( Yes = all )
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?

c) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection press YES/ENTER.
[or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the The display will show:
entry],
The controller will pause briefly and then < point name >
display: Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
De-isolate
successful
5) Press YES/ENTER.
The ‘DISABLED’ LED will go out and the
display:
De-isolate
Note: successful

display will show: The ‘DISABLED’ LED will go out and the
Point(s)
not found
or Note:
Zone number xx 1) If a non-existent zone number is entered, the

display will show:
invalid, try again
Point(s)
2) If an attempt is made to de-isolate a zone which not found
is already de-Isolated, the display will show:
2) If an attempt is made to de-isolate a zone which
Point(s) already is already de-isolated, the display will show:
isolated
Point(s) already
de-isolated

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3.13.5 ENGINEER DE-ISOLATE 3.14.2 VIEW POINT ANALOGUE VALUES

When this option is selected, any point [or combination of When this option is selected, the values of a device’s
points] in the system may be de-isolated. condition, identity and long-term average currents may be
viewed.
1) Either, select the ‘engineer de-isolate’ option
from the De-isolate Points menu, or enter 1) Either, select the option from the View Loop
Fast Access Code 0054. or Point Data menu, or, enter Fast Access
Code 0060.
The procedures for ‘engineer de-isolate’ are the same as
those for ‘engineer isolate’, to avoid unnecessary repetition, View point
they are not duplicated here. Refer to the procedures analogue values ?
described in section 3.12.5 for further information.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
3.13.6 SATURN GROUP ISOLATE CLEAR The display will show:
[LNET VERSIONS ONLY] Loop : A
When this option is selected, all points, group isolated by the (Y/N)?
SATURN via the LNET will be cleared.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Note: This option is only available on MINERVA’s
fitted with network software and should only be Point no. :
used in cases where the SATURN-MINERVA ( Yes = all )
link has failed.
1) Either, select the ‘SATURN group isolate press YES/ENTER.
clear’ option from the De-isolate Points The display will show:
menu, or, enter Fast Access Code 0056. The < point name >
controller will pause briefly and then display:
Point no. :
SATURN Group ( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
Cleared
3.14 VIEW LOOP OR POINT DATA [or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the
entry].
3.14.1 SELECTING THE MENU The controller will pause briefly and then
display:
1) Either, select the ‘View Loop or Point Data’
option from the Main Menu as described in Point no.: xx
section 3.3, or, enter Fast Access Code 0064.
Con. Id. LT.Av
The menu as shown in Fig. 9 will be displayed: 8.2 11.4 7.1mA
where ‘Con’ is the Condition, ‘Id’ is the
current Ident. value and ‘LT. Av’ is the long
term average of the Ident. value. The valid
condition and identity current ranges are
summarised in the following tables:
Note:
1) Some of the threshold values may change if
threshold compensation has been enabled.
2) A complete list of device numbers and types is
given in section 4.1
3) A non-hazardous area detector should not be
replaced with an Ex type detector. If however
this is done then the point analogue values will
Fig. 9 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - View Loop or be half those expected.
Point Data
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DEVICE WIN. MIN-MAX STATUS DEVICE WIN. MIN-MAX STATUS

ID 10.2-12.6 Clear/Restore ID 2.0-3.1 Clear/Restore
DM520/ 0.0-3.0 PSU Fault 0.00-2.1 Device Fault
DMC520 AM521
3.0-5.7 Normal 2.1-3.1 Airflow Fault
DEVICE DEVICE
COND. 5.7-9.5 Line Fault 3.1-5 Normal
TYPE TYPE COND.
30,74 9.5-13.0 Fire Alarm 5-8.6 Pre-alarm
51
13.0-28.0 Invalid response 8.6-14.5 Alarm
14.5-20.0 S/c wiring
ID 12.8-15.8 Clear/Restore
0.0-3.0 PSU Fault ID 12.8-15.8 Clear/Restore
SM520
3.0-5.5 Relay Coil Fault 0.0-3.0 Power supply fault
DEVICE VM520
5.5-9.5 Normal 3.0-5.5 Relay fault
TYPE COND. DEVICE
9.5-13.0 Sounder Fault 5.5-9.5 Normal
29,75 TYPE COND.
13.0-17.5 Sounder Operated 9.5-13.0 Sounder line fault
53
17.5-28.0 Invalid response 13.0-17.5 Sounder active
15.8-28.0 Short circuit
CP520/CP530/ 0.0-1.4 Slave cct O/C 0.0-2.2 Aux. PSU fault [PI]
CP920 Open circuit [SU]
1.4-3.0 Normal
DEVICE
COND. 3.0-6.3 Invalid response 2.2-3.1 Relay 1 & 2
TYPE
6.3-15.5 Alarm operated
26 ID
15.5-28.0 Short circuit SU521/ 3.1-4.3 Relay 2 operated
PI521 4.3-7.6 Relay 1 operated
ID 4.0-5.0 Clear/Restore DEVICE 7.6-11.5 Normal
0.0-1.0 O/C TYPES 11.5 Short circuit
CP540Ex 1.0-2.5 Normal 63, 64, 0.0-2.2 Open Circuit
DEVICE 2.5-3.5 Invalid data 65, 66 2.2-3.1 Sensor 1 & 2 active
TYPE COND. 3.5-5.3 Alarm-Evacuate 3.1-4.3 Sensor 2 active
27 5.3-7.2 Alarm-Alert COND.
4.3-7.6 Sensor 1 active
7.2-9.5 S/C 7.6 -11.5 Normal
9.5 + Invalid data 11.5 + Short circuit
ID 16.2-20.0 Clear/Restore ID 12.8-15.8 Clear/Reset

RM520
0.0-2.0 Device Fault LPS520/ 0.0-3.0 PSU Fault
DEVICE
2.0-4.4 Normal/Relay OFF LPB521 3.0-5.5 Relay Coil Fault
TYPE COND.
4.4-6.5 Relay Operated DEVICE 5.5-9.5 Clear/Restore
28 COND.
6.5-28.0 Invalid response TYPES 9.5-13.0 Sounder Fault
67,68 13.0-17.5 Sounder Operated
17.5 + Invalid Data
0.0-2.8 Open circuit
CM520
2.8-4.7 N/C contact alarm ID 7.3-8.3 Clear/Reset
DEVICE
4.7-7.5 Normal 0.0-2.2 Open Circuit
TYPES COND. SD520
7.5-11.2 N/O contact alarm 2.2-3.1 Sensor 1 & 2 active
31, 32 DEVICE
11.2-15.7 Fault 3.1-4.3 Sensor 2 active
15.7-28.0 Short circuit TYPES COND.
4.3-7.6 Sensor 1 active
76, 77
7.6 -11.5 Normal
11.5 + Short circuit
0.0-1.7 Device Fault
1.7-4.9 No battery or mains ID 7.2-8.0 Clear/Restore
ACPM500
[battery ok] 0.0-2.8 Open Circuit Fault
DEVICE LPBD521
4.9-8.1 PSU Fault 2.8-4.7 Device Fault
TYPE COND. DEVICE
8.1-11.5 Mains Failure 4.7-7.5 Normal
33 TYPE
[battery flat] COND
7.5-11.2 Sensor Active
11.5-15.0 Normal [no battery] 100
11.2-15.7 Device Fault
15.0-28.0 Short cct 15.7 + Closed Circuit Fault
Table. 2 Condition & Identity Currents for M520 Table. 2 Condition & Identity Currents for M520
Series Ancillaries Series Ancillaries

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MR501 ID 16.2-20.0 Clear/Restore MD501 ID 12.8-15.8 Clear/Restore
[High] 0.0-6.0 Fault [FT] 0.0-2.5 Fault
DEVICE 6.0-11.6 Normal DEVICE 2.5-13.0 Normal
TYPE 11.6-13.6 Pre-alarm TYPE 13.0-19.5 Pre-alarm
03, 06Ex 13.6-14.8 Alarm 07, 11Ex 19.5-20.0 Alarm
[Normal] 0.0-6.0 Fault [G3] 0.0-2.5 Fault
TYPE COND. TYPE
13.6-14.8 Pre-alarm 11.5-13.0 Pre-alarm
02, 05Ex 14.8-18.0 Alarm 08, 12Ex 13.0-19.0 Alarm
COND.
[Low] 0.0-6.0 Fault [G2] 0.0-2.5 Fault
TYPE 14.8-18.0 Pre-alarm TYPE 10.7-11.5 Pre-alarm
01, 04Ex 18.0 + Alarm 09, 13Ex 11.5-15.0 Alarm
[G1] 0.0-2.5 Fault
MR501T ID 8.1-10.0 Clear/Restore DEVICE 2.5-9.0 Normal
[High] 0.0-6.0 Fault TYPE 9.0-10.7 Pre-alarm
DEVICE 6.0-11.6 Normal 10, 14Ex 10.7-13.0 Alarm
TYPE 11.6-13.6 Pre-alarm
56, 59Ex 13.6-28.0 Alarm MS502Ex/ ID 4.8-6.0 Clear/Restore
[Med.] 0.0-6.0 Fault S251i-S251f 0.0-3.0 Fault
TYPE COND. TYPE
13.6-14.8 Pre-alarm COND. 6.4-14.4 Pre-alarm
55, 58Ex 14.8-28.0 Alarm 25, 92 14.4-16.2 Fire alarm 1
[Low] 0.0-6.0 Fault 16.2-28.0 Fire alarm 2
DEVICE 6.0-14.8 Normal
TYPE 14.8-18.0 Pre-alarm M400 Series ID 5.0-10.5 Clear/Restore
54, 57Ex Detectors 0.0-5.0 Open circuit
18.0-28.0 Alarm
MF501 ID 10.2-12.6 Clear/Restore TYPE COND. 10.5-19.9 Alarm
[High] 0.0-2.6 Fault 35 MR, 36 MD, 19.9-28.0 Short circuit
DEVICE 37 MF, 38 MF[D]
2.6-10.5 Normal
TYPE 17, 19[D], 10.5-12.5 Pre-alarm Table. 3 Condition & Identity Currents for M500, M400
22Ex, 24 Ex 12.5-14.5 Alarm
[Normal] 0.0-2.6 Fault
TYPE 16, 18[D], COND. 12.5-14.5 Pre-alarm
21Ex, 23Ex 14.5-18.0 Alarm
[Low] 0.0-2.6 Fault
15, 20Ex 18.0-28.0 Alarm
MF501 [High ID 10.2-12.6 Clear/Restore

Altitude] 0.0-1.0 Fault
TYPE 34 COND.
7.5-11.5 Pre-alarm
11.5-15.0 Alarm
Table. 3 Condition & Identity Currents for M500, M400
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DEVICE WIN MIN-MAX STATUS DEVICE WIN MIN-MAX STATUS

MR901 ID 16.2-20.0 Clear/Restore MF901 [High ID 10.2-12.6 Clear/Restore
[High] 0.0-6.0 Fault Altitude] 0.0-1.0 Fault
TYPE TYPE 90 COND.
11.6-13.6 Pre-alarm 7.5-11.5 Pre-alarm
80 13.6-14.8 Alarm 11.5-15.0 Alarm
[Normal] 0.0-6.0 Fault MD901 ID 4.8-6.0 Clear/Restore
DEVICE 6.0-13.6 Normal [T2] 0-2.5 Fault
TYPE COND.
13.6-14.8 Pre-alarm DEVICE 2.5-10.3 Normal
79 14.8-18.0 Alarm TYPE 10.3-11.0 Pre-alarm
[Low] 0.0-6.0 Fault 81 11 + Alarm
DEVICE 6.0-14.8 Normal [G3] 0-2.5 Fault
TYPE 14.8-18.0 Pre-alarm DEVICE 2.5-11.0 Normal
78 18.0 + Alarm TYPE 11.0-12.2 Pre-alarm
82 12.2 + Alarm
MR901T ID 8.1-10.0 Clear/Restore COND.
[G2] 0-2.5 Fault
[High] 0.0-6.0 Fault DEVICE 2.5-12.2 Normal
DEVICE 6.0-11.6 Normal TYPE 12.2-15.0 Pre-alarm
TYPE 11.6-13.6 Pre-alarm 83 15.0 + Alarm
99 13.6-28.0 Alarm
[G1] 0-2.5 Fault
[Normal] 0.0-6.0 Fault DEVICE 2.5-15.0 Normal
DEVICE 6.0-13.6 Normal TYPE
COND. 15.0-19.0 Pre-alarm
TYPE 13.6-14.8 Pre-alarm 84
98 19.0 + Alarm
14.8-28.0 Alarm
MU901 ID 2.8-4.4 Clear/Restore
[Low] 0.0-6.0 Fault [High] 0.0-4.5 Fault
TYPE 14.8-18.0 Pre-alarm TYPE
97 10.0-11.5 Pre-alarm
18.0-28.0 Alarm 103 11.5 + Alarm
MF901 ID 10.2-12.6 Clear/Restore [Normal] 0.0-4.5 Fault
[High] 0.0-2.6 Fault DEVICE 4.5-10.0 Normal
TYPE COND.
DEVICE 2.6-10.5 Normal 10.0-14.5 Pre-alarm
TYPE 87, 88[D] 102 14.5 + Alarm
10.5-12.5 Pre-alarm
12.5-14.5 Alarm [Low] 0.0-4.5 Fault
[Normal] 0.0-2.6 Fault DEVICE 4.5-10.0 Normal
DEVICE TYPE 10.0-19.0 Pre-alarm
2.6-12.5 Normal
TYPE 86, 89[D] COND. 12.5-14.5 Pre-alarm
101 19.0 + Alarm
14.5-18.0 Alarm Table. 4 Condition & Identity Currents for M900
[Low] 0.0-2.6 Fault Series Detectors
85 18.0-28.0 Alarm
Table. 4 Condition & Identity Currents for M900

Series Detectors

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3.14.3 VIEW POINT STATUSES 3) Press YES/ENTER.

The display will show [for example]:
When selected, this option allows the instantaneous and
confirmed statuses of an addressable point to be Loop : A
viewed. This is especially useful to determine the state of a
detector from the controller’s point of view when threshold Quiesc Compn
compensation has been enabled.
0.5 0mA
1) Either, select the option from the View Loop
or Point Data Menu, or enter Fast Access
Code 0061. where ‘Quiesc’ is the quiescent value on the loop and
The display will show: ‘Compn’ is the value of any compensation current being
applied.
View point statuses ?
2) Press YES/ENTER. 3.14.5 VIEW LOOP POINT COUNTERS

When selected, this option allows the number of points on
Loop : A each of the loops to be viewed. It is used in fault diagnosis
(Y/N)? as it allows the number of points that are configured and
answering to be viewed.
3) Press YES/ENTER. 1) Either, select the option from the View Loop
The display will show: or Point Data Menu, or enter Fast Access
Point no. : Code 0063.
( Yes = all ) The display will show:
View loop point counters ?
4) Enter the number of the required point and
press YES/ENTER.
The controller will pause briefly and show 2) Press YES/ENTER.
[for example]: The display will show:
Point no. : A 1 Loop : A

(Y/N)?
Inst. Cnfm. Stat
Norm Norm
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Note: The ‘Inst’ status is the condition of the point at The display will show:
the time of viewing. The ‘Cnfm’ status is the Loop : A
confirmed condition of the point. Both are
‘Normal’ in this example.
Config Reply Pts.
50 50
3.14.4 VIEW LOOP ANALOGUE VALUES
where ‘Config.’ is the number of configured
When selected, this option allows the quiescent and
points and ‘Reply’ is the number of points
compensation current [if any] for a particular loop to be
responding,
viewed.
1) Either, select the option from the View Loop
or Point Data Menu, or enter Fast Access From the example above, we can assume that there are 50
Code 0062. points on the loop.
Press SCROLL UP or SCROLL DOWN to bring
View loop up the next display as follows:
analogue values ?
Loop : A
2) press YES/ENTER.
The display will show: L+ R+ L- R-
20 30 50 50
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
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In the example given, it is possible to poll 20 devices along 2) Press YES/ENTER.

the L+ wire and 30 devices along the R+ wire. It is also The display will show:
possible to poll ALL 50 devices along both -ve wires. This Group no. :
indicates a break in the +ve wire between the 20th and 21st
( Yes = all )
device along the left side of the loop.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Note: A break in BOTH wires [in the same position as The display will show:
in the previous example] will give the following
display: Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
Loop : A
4) Press YES/ENTER.
L+ R+ L- R- The display will show:
20 30 20 30
addr. points only
(Y/N)?
3.15 FORCE OUTPUTS MENU
5) Press YES/ENTER.
When this option is selected, all output devices may be The display will show:
forced ON/OFF/AUTO.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
6) Press YES/ENTER.
1) Either, select the ‘Force Point’ option from
the main menu as described in section 3.3, or
enter Fast Access Code 0090. Point no. :
The following menu as shown in Fig. 10 will be displayed: ( Yes = all )
7) Enter the number of the point to be forced on

and press YES/ENTER.
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?

entry, then press YES/ENTER ].
Force Successful
Fig. 10 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Force Output Menu

Note:
paragraphs. 1) If a number is entered that is not an output, the
display will show:
Unable to force!
3.15.2 FORCE POINT ON
not an OUTPUT
1) Either, select the ‘Force Point On’ option
from the main menu as described in section
3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0091. 2) The ‘DISABLED’ LED will remain on until the
The display will show: system is reset.
Force point on ?

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3.15.3 FORCE POINT OFF 3.15.4 UNFORCE POINT

1) Either, select the ‘Force Point off’ option 1) Either, select the ‘Unforce Point’ option
from the main menu as described in section from the main menu as described in section
3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0092. 3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0093.
Force point off ? Unforce point ?
2) Press YES/ENTER. 2) Press YES/ENTER.

Group no. : Group no. :
( Yes = all ) ( Yes = all )

Zone no. : Zone no. :

addr. points only addr. points only
(Y/N)? (Y/N)?

Loop: A Loop : A
(Y/N)? (Y/N)?

Point no. : Point no. :
7) Enter the number of the point to be forced off 7) Enter the number of the point to be unforced
< point name > < point name >
Point no. : Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
8) press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
[or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the [or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the
entry, then press YES/ENTER ]. entry, then press YES/ENTER ].
Force Successful Force Successful
Note:
1) If a number is entered that is not an output, the Note: If a number is entered that is not an output, the
Unable to force! Unable to unforce!
not an OUTPUT not an OUTPUT
2) The ‘DISABLED’ LED will remain on until the
system is reset.
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3.16 SET SENSITIVITY 5) Use the or keys to scroll through

the point numbers or NO/DELETE to re-
This option allows the sensitivity of those devices which can turn to the Point no. selection
be allotted different sensitivities by ‘CONSYS’ to be display. When the required point is shown,
changed from the configured state. press YES/ENTER.
3.16.1 SELECTING THE MENU Point no. : A 1
1) Either select the ‘Set Sensitivity’ option MF501 A1
from the Main Menu as described in section Sensitivity : Conf
3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0095. Set to : Conf ?
The following menu as shown in Fig. 11 will be displayed:
The third line of the display shows the ‘CONSYS’

configuration of the detector [‘+ high’, ‘- low’ or blank for
‘normal’].
6) Use the , or NO/DELETE to

move through the sensitivity
settings. When the required sensitivity is
set, press YES/ENTER.
Fig. 11 ‘MINERVA’ Con- update successful
troller - Set Sensitivity Menu
or
3.16.2 SET POINT SENSITIVITY
When selected, this option allows a specific detector’s permission denied
sensitivity to be changed.
if the device sensitivity cannot be changed.
1) Either, select the ‘Point Sensitivity’ option
from the main menu as described in section
3.16.3 SET ZONE SENSITIVITY
Point sensitivity ? When selected, this option allows the sensitivity of all
detectors on the specified zone to be changed.
2) Press YES/ENTER. 1) Either, select the ‘Zone Sensitivity’ option
The display will show: from the main menu as described in section
Loop : A The display will show:
(Y/N)?
Zone sensitivity ?
3) Use the , or NO/DELETE to move
through the loops. When the required loop
is shown, press YES/ENTER. 2) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. : Zone no . :

( Quit to exit ) ( Quit to exit )
4) Enter the number of the required point and

press YES/ENTER.
<point number>
Point no. :
(Y/N/UP/DOWN)

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3) Either enter the number of the required zone 3.17 VIRTUAL FRONT PANEL [VFP]
or use the or keys to scroll through
the zones or NO/DELETE to return to the This option [available on ThornNet network systems only]
zone selection display press YES/ENTER allows access to the front panel controls of any controller
when the required zone is selected. from another on the ThornNet network. Thus the front panel
The display will show: of one controller becomes the Virtual Front Panel of the
other. When selected, all the functions of the Main Menu
Zone - 01 are available.
Sensitivity:
Set to : Conf ? 3.17.1 SELECTING THE MENU
To select the ‘VFP’ option and access another controller
proceed as follows:
4) Use the , or NO/DELETE to move
through the sensitivity settings [‘+ high’, ‘- 1) Either select the ‘Open VFP’ option from the
low ’ or blank for ‘normal’]. When the re- Main Menu as described in section 3.3, or
quired sensitivity is set, press YES/ENTER. enter Fast Access Code 0070.
update successful VFP into Panel :
or
permission denied A flashing black square [the cursor] draws attention to the
fact that an operator entry is required.
if the device sensitivity cannot be changed.
2) Enter the Ident. number of the controller you
want to view and press YES/ENTER.
The display briefly shows the following two
messages;
Requesting VFP into panel:
and
VFP Session Opened
The display now shows the Date/Time message of the

selected controller.
3) Enter your passcode for the controller
selected, press YES/ENTER, and all the
Main Menu options as described in para 3.3.
are available.
4) Press QUIT to exit the current option
displayed.
5) Press QUIT again to exit the VFP option and
restore the front panels to their normal
display mode.
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3.18 PRINT DATA MENU 3) Press YES/ENTER.

Print initiated
1) Either, select the ‘Print Data’ option from the
Main Menu as described in section 3.3, or
enter Fast Access Code 0080. and a printout in the format shown in Fig. 13 will be
produced.
The menu as shown in Fig. 12 will be displayed.
3.18.3 PRINT POINTS ISOLATED

When selected, this option provides a hard copy of all the
addressable points which are isolated.
1) Either, select the option from the Print Data
Print points
isolated ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
and a printout of all the isolated points will be produced. The

printout format is similar to that shown in Fig. 13, except that
the ‘Test R’, ‘Isol’ and ‘O’O Comp’ columns are omitted.
3.18.4 PRINT POINTS UNTESTED/FAILED

When selected, this option provides a printout of all points
that were either missed or failed to respond correctly during
the previous walk test.
Fig. 12 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Print Data Menu 1) Either, select the option from the Print Data
The menu options available are described in the following The display will show:
paragraphs. An example of the point analogue value Print points
printout is shown in Fig. 13. untested / failed ?
3.18.2 PRINT POINT ANALOGUE VALUES 2) Press YES/ENTER.

When this option is selected, a printed copy of the
parameters for some or all [according to operator selection] Zone no. :
of the addressable points in the system. ( Yes = all )
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0081. 3) Press YES/ENTER.
Print point Print initiated
analogue values ?
and a printout of all missed and faulty points will be
2) Press YES/ENTER. produced. The format is similar to that shown in Fig. 13,
The display will show: except that the ‘Test R’, ‘Isol’ and ‘O’O Comp’ columns are
omitted.
Loop: A
(Y/N)?

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3.18.5 PRINT POINTS OUT OF 3.18.6 PRINT EVENT LOG BACKTRACK

COMPENSATION
When this option is selected, a printed copy of all [or part] of
When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all the the event log may be obtained. The selection may also be
addressable points which are out of compensation. made by the type of event [All, Alarm or Fault].
1) Either, select the option from the Print Data 1) Either, select the option from the Print Data
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0084. menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0085.
Print points Print event
out of compensation ? log backtrack ?

Print initiated Event Type ?
All
and a printout of all the addressable points out of

compensation will occur. The format is similar to that shown 3) Use the , or NO/DELETE to move
in Fig. 13, except that the ‘Test R’, ‘Isol’ and ‘O’O Comp’ through the event types. When the required
columns are omitted. event type is shown, press YES/ENTER.
Enter No. events
4) Enter the number of events required for

printing [e.g. 20] by pressing the relevant
numeric keys, and press YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
5) The controller will print out the [20] most

recent events in the log. The print format is
shown in Fig. 14.
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Loop A Point Analogue Values
Address Dev. Con. Id. LT.Av Inst. Cnfm. Status Test R Isol O’O Cmp
Zone 12 A23 34 7.6 11.2 7.1mA Norm Norm − − −
etc.....
Fig. 13 Example of Loop A Point Analogue Values Printout.

Where:
‘Address’ gives zone, loop and point number.
‘Dev’ [Device type] - stored configured device code number as described in section 8.
‘Con. Id. LT.Av’ - current condition, identity and long-term average values in milliamps [range 0-28.3mA]
‘Inst. Cnfm. Status’ - instantaneous and confirmed point status i.e. Norm, Alarm, Fault, etc.
‘Test R’ [Test result] - last walk-test result. ‘U’ indicates the point was untested or failed.
‘Isol’ [Isolate status] - indicates whether the point is isolated [‘Y’ indicates that it is, ‘-’ that it is not].
‘O’O Cmp’ [Out of compensation] - indicates whether the point is out of compensation [‘Y’ indicates that it is, followed
by ‘+’ for positive compensation or ‘-’ for negative compensation.‘-’ indicates that it is not].
Event log backtrack

FIRE RESTART System Zone 14:58:12:30 30 Jan 90
Non Addressable Pnt. Zone 00 MP
NO RESPONSE Factory 15:00:06:00 30 Jan 90
Zone 08 A10
SYSTEM SILENCE All Zones 11:57:48:32 30 Jan 90
Non Addressable Pnt. Zone 00 LB00 S02
Fig. 14 ‘Event Log Backtrack’ Option - Example Printout
Note: For non-addressable points, the information logged in the second line is the Zone number, Comms. Channel
and point/type number. For addressable points, it shows the Zone number, loop identifier and Point number.

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3.18.7 PRINT FORCED POINTS Use the , or NO/DELETE to move

through the event types. When the required
When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all the
event type is shown, press YES/ENTER.
addressable output points which are forced.
1) Select the option from the Print Data menu, or
Enter No. events
enter Fast Access Code 0086.
Print points and press YES/ENTER.
forced ? The display will briefly show:
Print initiated
2) press YES/ENTER.
The display will show: and a printout of all points which have not had
a HI ID since the last reset will be
Print initiated
produced. The format is similar to that
shown in Fig. 13, except that the ‘Test R’,
and a printout of all the isolated points will be ‘Isol’ and ‘O’O Comp’ columns are omitted.
produced. The printout format is similar to
that shown in Fig. 13.
3.18.8 PRINT ACTIVATION COUNTER

Address Zone String
When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all point Point String Count
activations [if the option is configured].
1) Select the option from the Print Data menu, or
enter Fast Access Code 0087,
Zone 02 A 40 Zone 02 Basement
2) Press YES/ENTER. SM520 09
Print Activation
Counts?
Fig. 15 Typical Zone Activation Count Printout
3) If a hard copy is required, press

YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
and a printout similar to that shown in

Fig. 15 will be produced.
3.18.9 PRINT ID TEST RESULTS

When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all
points on a loop or on all loops if selected, which have not had
a HI ID since the last reset
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Event Type ?
All
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4. DEVICE AND GROUP 32 - CM520 Contact Monitoring Module [delayed]

NUMBERS 33 - ACPM500 Addressable AC Power Module
4.1 DEVICE NUMBERS

The following is a list of device type code numbers used in 34 - MF501 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [high altitude]
the ‘MINERVA’ fire controllers: 35 - MR401 Optical Smoke Detector
01 - MR501 Optical Smoke Detector [low sensitivity] 36 - MD401 Heat Detector
02 - MR501 [medium sensitivity] 37 - MF401 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector
03 - MR501 [high sensitivity] 38 - MF401 delayed
04 - MR501Ex Optical Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]
05 - MR501Ex [medium sensitivity] 51 - AM521 Aspirating Interface Module
06 - MR501Ex [high sensitivity] 53 - VM520 Voice Module
07 - MD501 Heat Detector [Temp. range 2] 54 - MR501T HPO Detector [low sensitivity]
08 - MD501 [low sensitivity] 55 - MR501T HPO Detector [medium sensitivity]
09 - MD501 [medium sensitivity] 56 - MR501T HPO Detector [high sensitivity]
10 - MD501 [high sensitivity] 57 - MR501T Ex HPO Detector [low sensitivity]
11 - MD501Ex Heat Detector [Temp. range 2] 58 - MR501T Ex HPO Detector [medium sensitivity]
12 - MD501Ex [low sensitivity] 59 - MR501T Ex HPO Detector [high sensitivity]
13 - MD501Ex [medium sensitivity]
14 - MD501Ex [high sensitivity] 63 - SU521 Shop Unit Outputs First
64 - SU521 Shop Unit Inputs First
15 - MF501 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [low sensitivity] 65 - PI521 Plant Interface Outputs First
16 - MF501 [medium sensitivity] 66 - PI521 Plant Interface Inputs First
17 - MF501 [high sensitivity] 67 - LPS520 Line Powered Sounder Module
18 - MF501 delayed [medium sensitivity] 68 - LPB521 Line Powered Banshee
19 - MF501 delayed [high sensitivity] 74 - DMC520 Conventional Detector Module with callpoint
20 - MF501Ex Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [low 76 - SD520 Smoke Damper Module [1 O/P, 1 I/P]
sensitivity]
77 - SD520 Smoke Damper Module [2 I/P]
21 - MF501Ex [medium sensitivity]
22 - MF501Ex [high sensitivity] 78 - MR901 Optical Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]
23 - MF501Ex delayed [medium sensitivity] 79 - MR901 Optical Smoke Detector [normal sensitivity]
24 - MF501Ex delayed [high sensitivity] 80 - MR901 Optical Smoke Detector [high sensitivity]
81 - MD901 Heat Detector [Temp range 2]
25 - MS502Ex Infra-red Flame Sensor 82 - MD901 Heat Detector [Grade 3]
83 - MD901 Heat Detector [Grade 2]
26 - CP520 Manual Callpoint 84 - MD901 Heat Detector [Grade 1]
27 - CP540Ex Manual Callpoint 85 - MF901 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]
28 - RM520 Relay Module 86 - MF901 [normal sensitivity]
29 - SM520 Sounder Driver Module 87 - MF901 [high sensitivity]
30 - DM520 Conventional Detector Module 88 - MF901 [high sensitivity delayed]
31 - CM520 Contact Monitoring Module

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89 - MF901 [normal sensitivity delayed] 4.2 GROUP NUMBERS

90 - MF901 HA [high altitude] The following is a list of pre-defined event action groups.
FIRE INPUTS NORMAL GROUP
92 - S251i & S251f Advanced Flame Detector IN001 Alert I/P
IN002 Evacuate I/P
100 - LPBD520 Loop Powered Beam Detector
IN028 Alert I/P [coinc.]
101 - MU901 Carbon monoxide [CO] Detector [low IN029 Evacuate I/P [coinc.]
sensitivity] IN036 Mains Failure I/P
102 - MU901 Carbon monoxide [CO] Detector [medium
sensitivity] IN037 Charger Fault I/P
103 - MU901 Carbon monoxide [CO] Detector [high IN038 Battery Fault I/P
sensitivity]
IN039 Gen. Purpose Fault I/P
IN048 Inter-Controller Alarm I/P

IN050 Inter-Controller Fault I/P
FIRE INPUTS SPECIAL

IS000 Dummy Group
IS007 Evacuate Button
IS008 Silence Button
IS009 Reset Button
IS010 Lamp Test Button

IS013 Occupied Premises I/P
IS040 Fault Logging I/P
IS041 Logging I/P

IS045 Signalling Fault I/P
IS047 Sounder Test Mode I/P
IS051 Fire Door Monitor Contacts
FIRE EVENT ACTION

EA012 Log Outstanding Events
EA015 System Comms Fault
EA016 System Sounder Fault
EA017 System Fire Alarm
EA019 System Pre-alarm

EA020 System Fault
EA021 System Isolate
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EA024 System Walk Test FIRE OUTPUTS SPECIAL

EA030 Zonal Alarm Control OS165 Alarm Point Display
EA031 Zonal Fault Control OS166 Fault Point Display
OS174 RESET in Progress O/P
EA263 Silenceable Fault O/P Ctrl
EA264 Silence [points in alarm] OS183 Zonal Alarm O/P
EA265 Silence [not in alarm] OS191 Zonal Alarm Display
OS205 Common Pre-alarm O/P
EA268 System Alert
EA269 Fault O/P Control
OS221 Fault Signalling O/P
EA272 Inter-Control’r Alarm Delay
OS223 Zonal Fault Display
EA273 Inter-Control’r Fault Delay OS237 Common Isolate O/P
EA274 Silence [points isolated]
EA275 Silence [no points isol.] OS239 Zonal Isolate Display
OS248 Fire Door Relays
EA276 Alarm Signalling Control
OS249 Front Panel Buzzer
EA277 Alarm Signalling Immediate
EA278 Alarm Signalling Delayed
OS255 ALL GROUPS
EA279 System Evacuate

FIRE SUPER GROUPS
EA280 Fire Door Delay
SG082 Bell Map Outputs SG
EA311 Weekly Test Reminder SG083 Fire Alarm Sounders SG
SG084 Fault Sdrs Walktest SG
FEA322 Controller Fault
FEA323 RBus Fault
SG085 Fire Reset Immune SG
FEA324 Loop Fault
SG086 Bell Map Visuals SG
SG087 Fire Sig. O/P’s SG
EA328 Point Test Active
FIRE OUTPUTS NORMAL

ON175 Bell Map Visual O/P
ON182 Inter-Controller Alarm O/P
ON186 Bell Map Alarm Sounders
ON188 Alarm Signalling O/P

ON190 Common Alarm O/P
ON214 Inter-Controller Fault O/P
ON218 Fault O/P [Silenceable]
ON222 Common Fault O/P

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5. VESDA™ FILTER CHANGE

Refer to Fig. 16 and Fig. 17. To change the filter, proceed as
follows:
a) Remove the plastic strip from the front cover
and remove the two screws retaining the
cover to the unit.
b) Remove the four screws retaining the smoke
chamber and remove the chamber.
c) Unclip the two clips securing the filter bowl
and remove the bowl.
d) Renew the filter and refit in the reverse order.
REMOVABLE
PLASTIC
STRIP
Fig. 16 VESDA Front Cover
FILTER
FILTER BOWL
BOWL
RETAINING
RETAINING CLIPS
CLIPS
SMOKE CHAMBER RETAINING SCREWS
Fig. 17 VESDA Filter Location
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6. FAULT MONITORING 6.2 SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGES

6.1 GENERAL 6.2.1 MAIN PROCESSOR BOARD FAULTS
The ‘MINERVA’ Controller constantly monitors for faults Message SIGNALLING FAULT
and errors occurring in the system. Such an event will cause Point No. MP R 01
a display on the LCD comprising four fields of information, Function Fault input.
as follows: Possible Causes Remote network signalling fault [stand
alone transmitter in use], either:
• Event Type message string • Faulty transmitter, or
• Location [Zone] message string • Transmitter disconnected.
• If no transmitter is fitted, 10k
• Time and date termination resistor not connected.
• Point address of source
Message MAINS FAILURE
Point No. MP R 04
This document describes fault event messages, which will be Function Mains fail input.
of use to those engineers responsible for the maintenance of Possible Causes Mains fault.
the system. Where appropriate or feasible, suggested
corrective action is given, although this is not exhaustive and
other action should always be considered. Paragraph 5 Message BATTERY FAULT
describes the Point Address format, which will be useful Point No. MP R 05
when attempting to interpret messages, together with a list of Function Battery monitor input.
the addresses of the ‘system’ address points. Possible Causes Battery fault
Message SOUNDER FAULT

Point No. MP R 06 or 07
Function Sounder or sounder line fault.
Possible Causes Sounder fault, either:
• Sounder line O/C fault,
• Sounder line S/C fault,
• Sounder EOL fault.
Message SYSTEM FAULT

Point No. MP P 00
Function Software error.
Possible Causes Software command error detected in
Digital Outputs sub-system.
Message DATA ERROR 1, 2, 3 OR 4

Point No. MP P 01
Function Bus configuration errors.
Possible Causes These errors arise only at system
initialisation and occur only as the
Controller checks its environment.
• Error 1: multiple RBUS
interfaces on LBUS.
• Error 2: RBUS [Channel 1]
interface fault on RBUS.
• Error 3: Master directly
connected on LBUS fault.
• Error 4: Illegal Slave connected
to LBUS/RBUS.
Action Check LBUS/RBUS configurations and

personality links.

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Message DATA ERROR 1, 2, 3 OR 4 current issue of ‘CONSYS’. Download

Point No. MP P 02 configuration again using compatible
Function Data packet errors version of ‘CONSYS’.
Possible Causes These errors occur when the
communications, interactive or ASCII
output software detect receipt of illegal Message RLY COIL FAULT
data. Point No. MP P 24 to 27
• Error 1: erroneous format Function Relay coil fault.
command to LCUs/printers. Possible Causes Monitored input low when relay in
• Error 2: erroneous packet size energised state [fault relay] or
byte for application. de-energised state [others]. Note that a
• Error 3: error packet received
from comms. system. clear from MP P 25 cannot be generated.
• Error 4: illegal packet type
received in comms. system.
Apart from at a complete system failure Point No. MP P 28
Data Errors 2, 3 and 4 may occur if Function Board fault.
incompatible devices are connected on Possible Causes Processor A/D Convertor corruption.
LBUS or RBUS, or personality links of
ancillaries are set incorrectly.
Message DATA ERROR 1, 2 OR 3 Point No. MP P 29
Point No. MP P 03 Function Board fault.
Function Interactive operator errors. Possible Causes Analogue Loop Software failure. [OC1,
Possible Causes These errors occur when the interactive NMI failure or stuck in ‘distress’ poll].
software task detects illegal
applications data or fails to receive
certain expected data. Message SYSTEM FAULT
• Error 1: illegal key error number. Point No. MP P 30
• Error 2: illegal operator mode er- Function Event action failure
ror [should never occur]. Possible Causes Bad configuration by ‘CONSYS’.
• Error 3: no reply from command
handler software error.
These errors generally result from 6.2.2 ANCILLARY BOARD AND
excessive comms. noise [although in this COMMUNICATION FAULTS
case COMMS FAULT errors would
generally be received first], software er- Message PRINTER OFFLINE
rors or a possible overload of the system Point No. xB xx R 04
with operator commands. Function Printer offline
Possible Causes Printer off-line, disconnected, out of
paper or faulty. This is only detected
Message RAM FAULT first when a print packet is sent to the
Point No. MP P 21 printer.
Function RAM read/write fault.
Possible Causes • RAM chip failure
• PCB failure Message COMMS FAULT
Point No. xx xx P 00
Message CHECKSUM FAILURE Function Comms lost on LBUS, RBUS or LNET.
Point No. MP P 22 or 23 Packet has been lost after prescribed
Function Checksum failure in ROM or EEPROM. number of retries by driver.
Possible Causes • ROM/EEPROM failure Possible Causes • Slave disconnected or faulty, or
• PCB failure address links set incorrectly.
• If fault regularly occurs and
clears, multiple slaves [generally
Message CONFIG INCOMPAT of the same personality] set at
Point No. MP P 23 stated address.
Function Configuration EEPROM incompatible • If fault occurs and clears
with program software issue number. regularly, but spuriously, this
Action Read Program Issue number indicates likely noise
compatibility code [View System Issue interference.
Nos. menu step] and check against
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Message RAM FAULT 6.2.3 MINERVA NETWORK LINK

Point No. xB xx P 01 COMMUNICATION FAULTS
Function RAM fault.
Possible Causes • RAM read/write fault. Message MNAU FAULT
• RAM chip failure Point No. LN04 X02
• PCB failure Cause • fault detected in HBUS, the link
between the MINERVA and the
MNAU.
Message CHECKSUM FAILURE
Point No. xB xx P 02
Function ROM/EEPROM fault. Message MNAU FAULT
Possible Causes • Checksum failure on ROM. Point No. LN04 X05
• ROM/EEPROM chip failure. Cause • non-specific fault with the local
• PCB failure. network Superlink node.
Message DISPLAY FAILURE Message MNAU FAULT

Point No. xB xx P 03 Point No. LN04 X06
Function LCD fault. Cause • detected fault in the network Ring.
Possible Causes • LCD panel failure.
• Display control fault [Busy line
continuously at logic ‘1’]. Message MNAU FAULT
• Display disconnected. Point No. LN04 X07
Cause • invalid MNAU configuration.

Point No. xB xx P 04 Message MNAU FAULT
Function General system fault. Point No. LN04 X08
Possible Causes • MPIM processor timer fault.
Cause • communication failed with remote
• Internal timing check failure - network outstation.
faulty processor.
Message XBUS FAILURE Message MNAU FAULT

Point No. xB xx P 05 Point No. LN04 X09
Cause • non-specific MNAU internal process
Function XBUS [Expansion bus] fault.
Possible Causes • XBUS failure.
fault.
• Expansion bus disconnected or
identity link missing. Message MNAU FAULT
• Slave of wrong personality or Point No. LN04 X10
multiple slaves set at this address. Cause • Group Isolates failed.
Message MNAU FAULT

Point No. LN04 X12
Cause • detected fault with MNAU Random
Access Memory.
Message MNAU FAULT

Point No. LN04 X14
Cause • communication failed with
SATURN.
Message MNAU FAULT

Point No. LN04 X16
Cause • no more network channels available
from local node.

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6.2.4 ADDRESSABLE LOOP MONITORED FAULTS

This paragraph lists faults specific to the Addressable Loops.
Event Fault Message Function Possible Causes
Number
08 LOOP FAULT & SHUTDOWNLoop shut down in order to protectLoop wiring fault or
loop hardware faulty device drawing too much current or
loop driver hardware is faulty
14 GROUND FAULT [US and Marine only] Part of the floating system is making contact
Ground Fault to a reference voltage
NO RESPONSE Device not responding Faulty device, device address set incorrectly
or incorrect config.
UNCONFIG DEVICE Device responding at unconfigured Device address set incorrectly or
address incorrect config.
HIGH IDENT High I.D. current Incorrect device fitted or faulty device
If several HIGH IDENT faults then there is
extra current draw in the loop either due to
leakage or due to a faulty device
LOW IDENT Low I.D. current Incorrect device fitted or faulty device
DEVICE FAULT Device fault Faulty device or incorrect device fitted
INVALID DATA Incorrect or faulty device Current reading falls into illegal band
DET CON FAULT LO Low long-term average condition Device ageing
DET CON FAULT HI High long-term average condition Device ageing
LOOP O/C FAULT Addressable loop O/C fault Wiring fault on the loop. Note: “+/-” sign
indicates break on positive/negative section
of the loop
LOOP S/C FAULT Addressable loop S/C fault Wiring fault on the loop
LOOP WARNING Quiescent current on the loop is Faulty device[s] on the loop or wiring fault
larger than normal [between 4 and causing some current to leak from the loop
8 mA]. The system has adopted a
4 mA loop compensation
LOOP FAULT Quiescent current on the loop is Faulty device[s] on the loop or wiring fault
excessive [between 8 and 12 mA] causing some current to leak from the loop
The system has adopted an 8 mA
loop compensation
LOOP CRITICAL Quiescent current on the loop is Faulty device[s] on the loop or wiring fault
unacceptably large [above 12 mA] causing some current to leak from the loop
The system has adopted a 12 mA
loop compensation
NOISE MEASUREMENT Excessive noise on the loop Faulty device[s] on the loop or wiring fault
causing some “noise” current to leak into the
loop
OUTPUT STUCK Relay or Sounder module failed to Faulty RM or SM device
operate
SYSTEM FAULT System fault [possibly major] A part of the system is not working. Depends
on pseudo point address check table
CP. WIRING FAULT Slave callpoint wiring S/C Incorrect device wiring or faulty device
CP. WIRING FAULT Slave callpoint wiring O/C
DET. WIRING FAULT Detector connected to Detector Incorrect device wiring or faulty DM or
Module wiring fault faulty detector
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PSU. WIRING FAULT Power supply wiring O/C Incorrect PSU wiring or faulty PSU
PSU. WIRING FAULT Power supply wiring S/C
LOOPS CROSS WIRED Two independent loops have been Wiring fault on more than one loop
crosswired *
LOOP DEVICE REVERSED Detector incorrectly wired * Incorrect device wiring or faulty device
COMMS FAULTLBUS - refer to section 6.2.2
COMMS FAULTRBUS - refer to section 6.2.2
LNET COMMS FAULT Refer to section 6.2.2
SIGNALLING FAULT Central Station Transmitter fault Transmitter fault, line fault
ALXM PSU FAULT Fault in power supply unit for Faulty PSU or incorrect PSU wiring
ALXMs
BATTERY FAULT Faulty battery Faulty battery
PSU FAULT Fault in addressable ACPM Faulty PSU or incorrect PSU wiring
AUX. PSU FAULT Auxiliary charger fault Faulty PSU or incorrect PSU wiring
MAINS FAILURE Mains power supply failure Blown fuse or faulty PSU
BATTERY CRITICAL Battery voltage is too low Faulty battery or charger
SOUNDER FAULT Sounder unit connected to Faulty sounder or sounder wiring fault
Addressable loop faulty
SOUNDER FAULT O/C Open circuit to a Sounder unit Sounder wiring fault or faulty sounder
connected to the Main Processor
SOUNDER FAULT S/C Short circuit to a Sounder unit Sounder wiring fault or faulty sounder
connected to the Main Processor
SOUNDER EOL FAULT EOL of the Sounder unit connectedNo EOL, sounder wiring fault or faulty
to the Main Processor is faulty sounder, faulty EOL unit
CONTROL FAILURE User definable
XBUS FAILURE Expansion Bus connection from Faulty Expansion Bus cable or MPIM
MPIM to zonal display/XIOM faultyconfigured incorrectly
DISPLAY FAILURE MPIM cannot communicate with Faulty LCD or MPIM configured incorrectly
LCD
GENERAL FAULT User definable
RELAY COIL FAULT Refer to section 6.2.1
WIRING FAULT S/C Contact Monitor or Vesda short Incorrect device wiring or faulty device
circuit
WIRING FAULT O/C Contact Monitor or Vesda open Incorrect device wiring or faulty device
circuit
CONFIG INCOMPAT Refer to section 6.2.1
DATA ERROR 1 Refer to section 6.2.1
DATA ERROR 4 Refer to section 6.2.
RAM FAULT Refer to section 6.2.1
CHECKSUM FAILURE Refer to section 6.2.1
A.S. FAULT Airflow fault in Vesda unit Incorrect device fitting or faulty device
RAM OVERFLOW As for RAM fault
FAULT OVERFLOW More than 5 detectors in one loop Loop not connected
not responding *
EARTH FAULT As for Ground fault
145 MNAU FAULT Fault in MINERVA Network AccessFaulty MNAU
Unit
160 24V TOO HI FAULT 24 Volt supply too high Faulty ACPM [or external PSU] or faulty
Main Processor board
Note: Faults marked * will not clear until the system is powered down and the loop is debugged.
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6.3 SYSTEM POINT ADDRESSING

6.3.1 POINT ADDRESSING SCHEME
Point Addresses are represented using three fields, as follows:
Point Address = [Board, Point Category, Point Number]
Examples of point addresses are:
Board Cat No. Function
A 123 Loop A, Point 123
LB 00 S01 Local Bus, address 00, switch point number 01
LB 15 P 00 Local Bus, address 15, Pseudo point number 00
RB 01 R 01 Remote Bus, address 01, real point number 01
RB 02 X 01 Remote Bus, address 02, XBUS point number 01
RB 02 X 80 Remote Bus, address 02, XBUS point number 80
MP R 02 Main Processor board, real point number 02
Key for board
MP = Main Processor board
LB = Local Bus board [MPIM or ALXM]
RB = Remote Bus board
Key for Point Category
R = real point- A physical input/output point
P = pseudo point- A software derived fault number e.g. Communications Fault or RAM Fault
X = expansion bus- A physical input/output point on the expansion bus
S = switch- A physical [switch] input point on the MPIM
A = analogue loop reference
6.3.2 PRE-DEFINED SYSTEM POINTS

Board Cat No. Function Note: “x” means irrelevant.
xB xx S 01 MPIB, EVACUATE switch
xB xx S 02 MPIB, SILENCE switch
xB xx S 03 MPIB, RESET switch
xB xx S 04 MPIB, TEST switch
xB xx R 01 MPIB, General Purpose 1 input
xB xx R 02 MPIB, General Purpose 2 input
xB xx R 03 MPIB, TAMPER input
xB xx R 04 MPIB, PRINTER ON/OFF LINE input
xB xx R 05 MPIB, Key switch 1 input
xB xx R 06 MPIB, Key switch 2 input
xB xx R 07 MPIB, ALARM LED output
xB xx R 08 MPIB, FAULT LED output
xB xx R 09 MPIB, DISABLED LED output
xB xx R 10 MPIB, buzzer output
xB xx P 00 MPIB, Comms link - seen by the MP

xB xx P 01 MPIB, RAM fault
xB xx P 02 MPIB, ROM fault
xB xx P 03 MPIB, Display fault
xB xx P 04 MPIB, timer fault
xB xx P 05 MPIB, XBUS failure
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xB xx x 01 MPIB, XBUS General Purpose input 1

↓ ↓ ↓
xB xx x 80 MPIB, XBUS General Purpose input 80
MP R 01 Main Processor board, FAULT input

MP R 02 Main Processor board, OCCUPIED PREMISES input
MP R 03 Main Processor board, TAMPER input
MP R 04 Main Processor board, MAINS FAIL input
MP R 05 Main Processor board, BATTERY MONITOR input
MP R 06 Main Processor board, SOUNDER A MONITOR input
MP R 07 Main Processor board, SOUNDER B MONITOR input
MP R 08 Main Processor board, ALARM RELAY output
MP R 09 Main Processor board, FAULT RELAY output
MP R 10 Main Processor board, SOUNDER A RELAY output
MP R 11 Main Processor board, SOUNDER B RELAY output
MP P 00 Main Processor board, Digital Outputs command error

MP P 01 Main Processor board, Bus Configuration error
MP P 02 Main Processor board, Data Packet error
MP P 03 Main Processor board, Interactive operation error
MP P 08 Main Processor board, Event Action recirculation RAM overflow
MP P 10 Main Processor board, NET MODULE fault, [TLK530 not accepting data]
MP P 11 Main Processor board, NET MODULE fault, [no comms to/from TLK530]
MP P 12 Main Processor board, NET COMMON fault
MP P 13 Main Processor board, NET PORT L fault
MP P 14 Main Processor board, NET PORT R fault
MP P 15 Main Processor board, NET GROUND fault
MP P 16 Main Processor board, NET TRANSFER fault
MP P 17 Main Processor board, NET RING CONTINUITY FAULT
MP P 18 Main Processor board, NET COMMS fault
MP P 21 Main Processor board, RAM fault

MP P 22 Main Processor board, ROM fault
MP P 23 Main Processor board, EEPROM fault
MP P 24 Main Processor board, ALARM RELAY MONITOR
MP P 25 Main Processor board, FAULT RELAY MONITOR
MP P 26 Main Processor board, SOUNDER A RELAY MONITOR
MP P 27 Main Processor board, SOUNDER B RELAY MONITOR
MP P 28 Main Processor board, A/D fault
MP P 29 Main Processor board, Analogue Loop fault
MP P 30 Main Processor board, Event action fault
MP P 31 Main Processor board, Log outstanding event activation
MP P 32 Main Processor board, No response fault overflow loop A
MP P 33 Main Processor board, No response fault overflow loop B
MP P 50 Main Processor Board, pPKTWRT time-out - packet lost FIFO 0

↓ ↓ ↓
LB 1x P 00 ALXM, Comms fault - seen by the MP

LB 1x P 20 ALXM, Comms fault - seen by the ALXM
LB 1x P 21 ALXM, RAM fault
LB 1x P 22 ALXM, ROM fault
LB 1x P 23 ALXM, EEPROM fault

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6.4 FAULT FINDING FOR MINERVA 6.4.4 ONE OR MORE POINTS “NO
ADDRESSABLE MODULES RESPONSE” [NO OTHER TYPES OF
FAULT PRESENT]
This paragraph is intended as a first line guide to efficient
location of faulty addressable modules [M500, SM520, If all Points between two Line Isolators are “No Response”,
DM520, RM520, CM520 and CP520] and Line Isolators check for an Addressable Loop short circuit as the likely
[LI520s] on MINERVA Addressable Loops, based on the cause.
most likely combinations of symptoms.
If the “No Response” Point is an M500 Addressable Base,
first remove the detector.
6.4.1 GENERAL If “No Response” is then replaced by “Point Fault”, change
the detector.
Before attempting to locate a fault on MINERVA
addressable loops, always check that the MINERVA power If not, change the M500 base.
su p p l y, c h arger an d b a tt e r y vo lt a g e s a r e wi t h in Change all other types of Addressable Modules which show
specification, and rectify if necessary - Addressable Loops “No Response”.
and Modules can malfunction if power supplies are faulty.
A printer should be used to print out the fault history if
multiple or intermittent faults have occurred: this will help 6.4.5 ONE POINT “NO RESPONSE” WITH
to identify the Addressable points to be checked. ANOTHER POINT “UNCONFIGURED
Not all MINERVA installation problems are caused by a DEVICE”
faulty controller or addressable modules; in many cases Change the Addressable Module showing “No Response”.
f a u l t s a r e c a u s e d b y d e f e c t iv e f i e l d w i r i n g o r
earthing. Always ensure correctness of cabling and
earthing first. 6.4.6 ONE POINT “NO RESPONSE” WITH
ANOTHER POINT “HIGH IDENT”
6.4.2 START UP AND RUN USING Change the Addressable Module showing “No Response”.
BATTERY SUPPLY
For emergency start up using battery supply only, 6.4.7 ALL POINTS ON LOOP EXCEPT FOR
momentarily connect the + ve battery terminal to the + ve ONE POINT SHOW “HIGH IDENT”
output terminal of the MINERVA PSU - ve, be careful to
ensure that the system Mains supply is restored before the Change the Addressable Module which does not have a
battery discharges to an unusable level. “High Ident”.
If mains failure occurs whilst both supplies are connected,
the battery supply will automatically continue to power the
system until the Mains supply is restored. 6.4.8 ALL POINTS ON THE LOOP SHOW
“HIGH IDENT”
Check for probable partial shorting on the Loop wiring -
6.4.3 FAULT FINDING BY SYMPTOM “Loop Warning” and/or “Loop Fault” messages are also
DESCRIPTION likely to be present.
All symptoms, described in this document, are restricted to If “High Idents” persist, split the Loop half way and
one or more Addressable Points on any one Addressable disconnect first one half and then the other, to determine
Loop. If there appears to be any interaction between Loops, which half of the Loop is “faulty”, then check for possible
first ensure that there are no earth faults or cross connections faulty detector head[s].
between any of the Loops, then fault find on one Loop at a
time.
For each symptom described, follow each test in order. 6.4.9 ONE POINT “HIGH IDENT”
In all cases where symptoms still persist, or where Change the Addressable Module showing “High Ident”.
symptoms are different from those described below and no
other cause can be found, contact the Technical Manager or
Technical Support Engineer for assistance. 6.4.10 ONE POINT “LOW IDENT”
Change the Addressable Module showing “Low Ident”.
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6.4.11 MULTIPLE POINTS “LOW IDENT” If the voltage levels are outside the tolerance limits shown in
Fig. 19, link out the Line Isolators either side of the Points
Use the MINERVA Keypad functions to View Loop Analogue showing “Low Ident”.
Values, and check the displayed Compensation Value.
If this eliminates the “Low Idents”, reinstate one and then the
If the Compensation Value is 0 mA, contact Field Support, via other Line Isolator until the “Low Idents” reappear - Replace
the Technical Manager or Technical Support Engineer, for the Line Isolator[s] which produce the “Low Idents”.
further advice.
If the oscilloscope waveforms show other symptoms, or if
If the Compensation Value is not 0 mA, check the changing the Line Isolators does not resolve the problem, for
Addressable Loop waveform with an oscilloscope, at the further advice contact Field Support via, the Technical
location of one of the Addressable Modules showing “Low Manager or Technical Support Engineer,
Ident”. The r.m.s value of the voltage if measured with a meter should
be between 16 and 17 volts.
+26V +0V -2.5V

REFRESH BI - PHASE MEASUREMENT REFRESH
20V
+15V +0V -1V
10V
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
+2V
0V 1 1
6.4 ms 7ms
Fig. 18 Interrogation Poll Cycle [on addressable loops] Typical Requirements
Fig. 19 Polling Waveform Minimum Requirements

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7. SPARES
The following is a recommended spare for
‘MINERVA’ fire control systems.
Callpoint Glasses [pack of 5]: 515-001-015
8. ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS
05A-02-S1 FIRE SYSTEMS - GENERAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
05A-10-S1 POWER SUPPLIES, BATTERIES AND CHARGING SYSTEMS - GENERAL SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
JM/jm
16th April 1999
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DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER /

SERVICE ENGINEER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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3.12.4 ISOLATE POINT 3.18.7 PRINT FORCED POINTS 42

6.4.10 ONE POINT “LOW IDENT” 54

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THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

2) NEVER CONNECT THE

3) NEVER MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE

4) DO NOT LEAVE ANY DOCUMENTATION IN

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1.1 VARIANTS 2. ROUTINE CHECKS

1) Press YES/ENTER to access Loop A. Proceed as follows:

Note: Any changes must be made the subject of a

h) Ensure that a clear space of at least 750 mm

Any defect should be recorded in the log book and

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2.4 ANNUAL CHECKS 3. CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS

TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE

MENU CODE MENU CODE

Table 1: Fast Access Codes

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3.3 MAIN MENU

Single address loop poll? 0065

Walk test intruder buzzers? 1031

Do you want to shunt zones? 1070

Table 2: Additional Fast Access Codes Resident

Fig. 1 ‘MINERVA’ Controller - Main Menu

Note: 3.4 VIEW UNRESTORED EVENTS MENU

Press SCROLL DOWN to move through the log

and the internal buzzer will beep twice.

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3.5 VIEW LOG MENU 3.5.3 OLDEST EVENT FIRST

• FIRE [ALERT] and automatically move on to the next option.

Events are displayed in the format described in section 3.5.3.

3.6 VIEW SYSTEM HEALTH REPORT

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3.7.7 VIEW COMMON DISABLED STATUS 3.8 SET CLOCK MENU

A ‘1’ indicates that a Common Disabled condition exists

3.8.2 SET TIME

3) Enter a time a few seconds in advance of the

Note: If an error is made, pressing QUIT will allow the

The system will now move to the ‘Set Date’ option.

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3.8.3 SET DATE 3.9 TEST SYSTEM MENU

3) Enter the date in the format required, using

4) Enter the number corresponding to the

2) Press YES/ENTER. 3.9.5 RESET SYSTEM SOFTWARE

3.9.3 RESET SYSTEM ALARM CYCLE 2) Press YES/ENTER.

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3.9.8 WALK TEST SOUNDERS 3.9.9 RESET POINT THRESHOLD

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3.9.10 VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE ISSUE 3.10 COMMISSIONING MENU

The ‘01’ is a compatibility number and should be the same

• The configuration version number, followed

The configuration reference [FASS] number, e.g.

3.10.2 FAST FAULT MODE 3.10.4 NO RATE OF RISE MODE

then pause and display either:

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3.10.6 LOOP RESTART

4) Enter the number of the required device and

2) If an attempt is made to re-isolate the zone, the