Manual Call Point Testing Procedure

Before starting the job, take the proper work permit and inform to all the respective departments. Also,
do force the respective logics or interlocks if any (like fire suppression systems activation etc)

 Remove all the screws and remove the glass cap from MCP.

 After removing the glass cap from MCP,  the switch inside it activates so alarm appears
on Fire alarm panel and the hooter is activated.

 Acknowledge the alarm or silence the hooter on the fire alarm panel.

 Note down the alarm tag and descriptions from the HMI or workstation. The alarm details
must match with the MCP tag number and installed location.

 Confirm the MCP activation status from the respective graphics page. You have to visually
identify the color change signals of the respective MCP on the graphics.

 Check the + 36 Volts DC Supply on Monitor Module between terminal 1 and 2. (This is the
circuit module inside the MCP).

 Check all the wire connections on Monitor Module, the push button contact if it found loose
then tighten them fully.

 Ensure resistor leads are completely tightened on to the terminals of the circuit in MCP.

 Clean the MCP dust by brush and cotton cloth.

 Fix the glass cap of MCP and fix all screws. It should be fully tightened. If it is loose alarm
reappears.

 Reset the alarm signal from the Fire Alarm Panel.

 Now MCP is working now in Normal condition.

 Repeat the above procedure for all the remaining MCP’s.

 Normalize the forced interlocks or logics if any.

 Close the work permit.

Note: The mentioned voltages, terminals, circuit module names may change as per the vendor or
model of the Manual Call Point.

Smoke Detector Testing Procedure

Before starting the job, take the proper work permit and inform to all the respective departments. Then
do force the respective logics or interlocks if any (like fire suppression systems activation etc)

 Prior to testing of Smoke detector see the LED status of the Smoke Detector it should be
blinking red.

 Check the voltage of the Smoke Detector, it should be + 30 Volts DC. This can be checked at
the addressable base of the detector.

 Now Smoke Detector is healthy and it is ready for testing.

 Clean the Smoke Detector’s dust by cotton cloth and blower

 Apply the aerosol spray to the Smoke Detector by solo Smoke detecting gun with the help of
the Solo A3 aerosol bottle.

 Keep applying aerosol spray for 10 seconds.

  After 10 seconds LED status of the Smoke detector will change from the steady blinking red
to steady red and after that alarm appears and hooter is activated on the fire alarm panel.

 To silence the hooter press acknowledge key on the Fire Alarm Panel.

 After alarm appears remove Smoke detecting test gun from Smoke Detector.

 Notedown the alarm tag and descriptions from the HMI or workstation. The alarm details must
match with the smoke detector tagnumber and installed location.

 Confirm the smoke detector activation status from the respective graphics page. You have to
visually identify the color change signals of the respective smoke detector on the graphics.

 Reset the alarm of the Smoke detector from Fire Alarm Panel.

 The LED status will change from steady red to blinking red.

 Smoke Detector is now working normally.

 Repeat the above procedure for all the remaining smoke detectors.

 Normalize the forced interlocks or logics if any.

 Close the work permit.

Note: The mentioned voltages or LED colors sequence may change as per the vendor or model of the
smoke detectors.

Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Detector Calibration Procedure

Study about the Infrared Hydrocarbon (H2S) Gas Detector Calibration Procedure with zero and span
gas testing. Before starting the job, take the proper work permit and inform to all the respective
departments. Also do force the respective logics or interlocks if any.

The below calibration procedure explained for crowcon make H2S gas detectors.

 Open the Gas Detector’s cover cap by rotating it anticlockwise.

 Check the Display which is located internally on gas detector, this display’s digits to be shown
on clean atmospheric condition is “000 PPM”.

 Check the +24 Volts DC Supply between + and – terminal of the Gas Detector.

Zero Calibration

For Zeroing the H2S Gas Detector, following procedure should be proceed:

 Place the end of “CRO – Mag” magnet over the Menu key of the detector.

 Green status LED will flash. Decimal point above ‘ZERO’ will illuminate.

 Display backlight wills illuminate.

 Decimal point above ‘INHIBIT’ may flash if the option has been internally selected.

 With no flammable gas present at the detector place the end of ‘CRO – mag’ key over the
“UP” or “DOWN” arrow pads to make the display read zero.

Span Calibration

For Calibrating the H2S Gas Detector, following procedure should be proceed:

 Place the end of “CRO – Mag” magnet over the Menu pad.
  The decimal point above the word “CAL” will illuminate. Other indications remain unchanged.

 Apply the calibration gas to the detector at the flow rate of 0.5 LPM.

 Allow the reading to stabilize.

 Place the end of “CRO – Mag” over the “UP” or “DOWN” arrow pads to make the display read
the correct concentration.

 If the control equipment display requires adjustments consult the operating manual for the
equipment.

Returning to Normal Operation

 Place the end of “CRO – Mag” magnet over the Menu pad.

 All decimal points will disappear and the backlight will turn off.

 The green status LED will be on steady. (Assuming no gas present in the detector)

 The detector is now operational.

 Notedown the alarm tag and descriptions from the HMI or workstation. The alarm details must
match with the H2S gas detector tag number and installed location.

 Confirm the H2S gas detector activation status from the respective graphics page. You have
to visually identify the color change signals of the respective H2S gas detector on the
graphics.

 Repeat the above procedure for all the remaining H2S gas detectors.

 Normalize the forced interlocks or logics if any.

 Close the work permit.

Note: The mentioned voltages, terminals, circuit module names may vary as per the vendor or model
of the Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Detector.

Flame Detector Testing Procedure

Before starting the job, take the proper work permit and inform to all the respective departments. Then
do force the respective logics or interlocks if any (like fire suppression systems activation etc)


Prior to testing of Flame Detector we should check LED Visibility of the Flame Detector. It
should be blinking green. This can be seen on the flame Detector.

 Check the + 24 Volts DC Supply of the Flame Detector between + and – terminal of
the Flame Detector.

 Take UV / IR Testing Torch for testing of Flame Detector.

 Before applying UV / IR rays to the Flame Detector, clean the detectors display by cotton
cloth. It should be always cleaned for detecting the UV / IR rays. Otherwise Fault LED
indication appears.

 Apply the UV /IR rays from UV / IR torch to the Flame detector.

 Resolution can be adjusted for the torch for checking the detector from short and long
distance.

 After 3 seconds alarm appears and hooter is activated.

  Flame detectors Red LED indication will be ON (steady Red).

 Acknowledge the Flame detector’s alarm & silence the hooter.

 Note down the alarm tag and descriptions from the HMI or workstation. The alarm details
must match with the flame detector tag number and installed location.

 Confirm the flame detector activation status from the respective graphics page. You have to
visually identify the color change signals of the respective flame detector on the graphics.

 Remove the UV / IR test torch.

 Reset the alarm of the Flame Detector. Now Red LED Indication is off.

 Now the Flame Detector is working OK and Green LED indication is blinking.

 Repeat the above procedure for all the remaining flame detectors.

 Normalize the forced interlocks or logics if any.

 Close the work permit.

Note: The mentioned voltages, terminals, LED colors may vary as per the vendor or model of the
Flame Detector.

Heat Detector Testing Procedure

Before starting the job, take the proper work permit and inform to all the respective departments. Then
do force the respective logics or interlocks if any (like fire suppression systems activation etc)

 Prior to testing of Heat detector see the LED status of the Heat Detector it should be blinking
red.

 Check the voltage of the Heat Detector, it should be + 30 Volts DC. This can be checked by
the addressable base of the detector. (Digital type detector).

 Now Heat Detector is healthy and it is ready for testing.

 Clean the Heat Detector’s dust by cotton cloth and blower

 Apply the heat to the Heat Detector by solo heat-detecting gun.

 Keep applying heat for 10 seconds.

 After 10 seconds LED status of the Heat detector is changing from steady blinking red to
steady red and after that alarm appears and the hooter is activated on the fire alarm panel.

 To silence the hooter press the acknowledge key to the Fire Alarm Panel.

 After the alarm appears remove the heat-detecting test gun from Heat Detector.

 Note down the alarm tag and descriptions from the HMI or workstation. The alarm details
must match with the heat detector tag number and installed location.

 Confirm the heat detector activation status from the respective graphics page. You have to
visually identify the color change signals of the respective heat detector on the graphics.

 Reset the alarm of the Heat detector from the Fire Alarm Panel.

 The LED status is changing from steady red to blinking red.

 Heat Detector is now working normally.

 Repeat the above procedure for all the remaining Heat Detectors.

  Normalize the forced interlocks or logics if any.

 Close the work permit.

Note: The mentioned voltages, terminals, circuit module names may change as per the vendor or
model of the Heat Detector.

Fire and Gas System Loop Checks Procedure

1. Location of the FGS Tag no. to be checked (As per Drawing, it should be on that particular
area or near the particular equipment)
2. Tag number & Description of the Tag to be checked.
3. Range of that Particular instrument to be checked. (As per Instrument index)
4. Colour of the Display (Normal: Green, Abnormal: Red blinking; Acknowledged Alarm:
Static Red; Fault value: Yellow)
5. For Detectors – The checks will be done for 0%,20%,50% & 100% of the total range. 20%
value will appear in Amber Colour. 50% value will appear in Red colour.
6. For Detectors & MCP : Normal, Abnormal & DCS Alarm values, if any, & Fault alarm to be
incorporated & to be checked by simulating from field & alarm to be checked in Alarm
summary.
7. For Detectors, Hooters, Beacon : Normal, Abnormal & Fault alarm to be simulated & checked.
And also confirm with Field Engineer that Sound was more Audible & Beacon bulb glowing
was bright. Gas Beacon & Gas Hooter will appear in Amber Colour when there is a alarm in
Graphics. Fire Beacon & Fire Hooter will appear in Red Colour.
8. For Building Alarms from FAP (Fire Alarm Panel): Normal, Abnormal & Fault alarm simulation
to be checked.
9. If there is any deviation from the above, please write your observations in Loop Test Report &
DPR (Daily Progress Report).
10. Mark in F&G layout P&ID after loop check.
11.

Guidelines to be followed by Field Engineer during Fire and Gas System Field Loop
Checks:
1. Location of the F & G Device instruments (As per Drawing, it should be on that particular area
or equipment)
2. Position of that F & G Device in field to be verified. (For eg: MCP are to be placed more than
5 metres away from Hydrocarbon area)
3. Name plate of that instruments (Should match with Drawing)
4. For Detectors, the checks will be done for 0%, 20%, 50% & 100% of the total range. The
readings displayed to be counterchecked with the person on DCS.
5. For Beacon & Hooters, it will be simulated from Control Room, Visual lamp flashing to be
checked in field (Gas Beacon – Yellow colour & Fire Beacon – Red colour).
6. For Hooters, it will be simulated from Control Room, Audible Sound to be checked in field. Eg.
If they are simulating Gas Hooter from Control, only Gas Hooter in Field should sound.
Both Hooter – Gas & Fire Hooter, sounds should be different.
7. If there is any deviation from the above, please note & inform your observations to the Person
in Control Room, so that he will write in Loop Test Report & DPR (Daily Progress Report).