User operation, display states, silence/reset procedures, and weekly testing for your specific fire alarm panel.
| Indicator | Meaning | Required Action |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE (Red LED) | A detector or manual call point has been activated. Genuine alarm or false alarm. | Evacuate building immediately. Check display for location. |
| FAULT (Yellow LED) | The system has detected an issue (e.g., power loss, broken wire, dirty detector). | Check display for fault details. Note code and call AFS. |
| DISABLEMENT (Yellow LED) | A zone, sounder circuit, or auxiliary output has been intentionally switched off. | Verify if disablement is still required. Re-enable when safe. |
| POWER ON (Green LED) | The mains 230V AC power supply is connected and healthy. | Normal state. No action required. |
| Display / Fault | What it Means | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Mains Fault / Charger Fault | The panel has lost its primary 230V AC mains power supply. Running on backup battery. | Check if there is a local power cut or if the fused spur switch has been turned off. |
| Battery Fault / Low Battery | The standby batteries are disconnected, flat, or need replacing. | The batteries must be replaced every 3-5 years. Contact AFS to schedule a replacement. |
| Zone / Loop Open or Short Circuit | A cable break or short circuit has been detected on the detection loop or conventional zone. | The system is still partially protected but needs urgent engineer attention. Call AFS. |
| Device Missing / Double Address | An addressable device is not communicating, or two devices have been given the same address. | Note the device address/zone shown on the display and report to AFS. |
| Indicator | Meaning | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Green LED / Normal | System is operating normally. All detectors are communicating and no faults are present. | Normal state. No action required. |
| Red LED / Fire Alarm | A fire detector or manual call point has activated. Fire condition detected. | Evacuate the building immediately. Call 999. Do not re-enter until declared safe. |
| Yellow LED / Fault | A fault has been detected — device battery low, communication issue, or device offline. | Check the Ajax app for fault details. Call AFS if you cannot resolve it. |
| Yellow LED / Tamper | A detector cover or the panel enclosure has been opened. | Call AFS. Engineer attendance required to reset the tamper. |
| App Notification | Push notification for fire alarm, fault, or system event. | Act on fire alarms immediately. Review fault notifications and contact AFS if needed. |
| Access Level | Who | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Responsible person / building manager | Full access: reset alarms, silence sounders, manage users, view event log |
| User | Nominated staff | View system status, receive notifications, silence sounders (if permitted) |
| Engineer | AFS engineer only | Full programming access via Ajax PRO app — not available to end users |
| Fault | What it Means | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| No External Power | Mains power to the panel has been lost. System is running on backup battery. | Check the mains supply. If power is restored and the fault persists, call AFS. |
| Device Battery Low | A wireless detector battery is running low. | Contact AFS to arrange battery replacement. Detector batteries typically last 2–4 years. |
| Device Lost / No Signal | A detector has lost radio contact with the hub. | Check the device has not been moved or obstructed. Call AFS if the fault persists — a range extender may be needed. |
| Comm Fault / No Internet | The panel has lost its network connection and is relying on SIM backup. | Check your broadband router. If the fault persists, call AFS. |
| Tamper Fault | A detector cover or the panel enclosure has been opened. | Call AFS. Engineer attendance required to inspect and reset. |
| False Alarm | A detector has activated without a real fire — often caused by cooking fumes, steam, or dust. | Ventilate the area. Reset the panel. Consider relocating the detector — contact AFS for advice. |
The Apollo XP95 / Discovery / Core Protocol is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a 240 x 64-pixel graphical LCD display with five control buttons. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
Silence & Reset Procedure:
Access Levels:
Weekly Test Procedure for Responsible Person:
The ESPRIT-Apollo panel supports a one-person walk test mode to facilitate weekly testing.
It is important to record all weekly fire alarm tests in the fire alarm logbook.
The C-TEC CFP / XFP is a Conventional fire panel. It uses a LCD display with keypad buttons and keyswitch. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
To silence and reset the C-TEC CFP fire alarm panel:
The C-TEC CFP panel has two access levels:
The Eaton FX2000 is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a LCD display (60mm x 30mm visible area) with 8-button keypad and various system/zonal LEDs. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
To Silence Alarms and Reset the panel:
The panel uses passcodes to access different operational levels. The manual primarily refers to 'Access Level 2' for operations such as weekly tests, silencing alarms, and resetting the panel. To access these functions:
To perform a Weekly Test:
The EMS FireCell Syncro AS is a Wireless Addressable fire detection and alarm control panel, conforming to EN54-2:1997 and EN54-4:1997.. It uses a LCD Status display with Up, Down, Left, Right, Enter, and Exit navigation buttons.. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
Silence & Reset Procedure:
Access Level 1: No password required. Allows for Lamp Test, Silence Buzzer, More Fires, More Events, Menu Navigation, and Help (?).
Access Level 2: Requires a 4-digit password (factory default: 2222). Can be reached by operating the Enable control keyswitch (if fitted) or by pressing any menu navigation button and entering the password. This level is required by the end user to acknowledge alarms and reset the system. It also provides access to the Access 2 Menu for Disablements, View Devices, Test Zones, Set System Time, Contamination Status, and Access Level 3.
Access Level 3: Requires a password for the engineering function menu. Details are in the Syncro AS Product manual (not user manual).
Weekly Test Procedure (Responsible Person):
The Fike Cheetah Xi is a Addressable Fire Suppression Control System. It uses a LCD Display contains 4 Rows of 20 Characters. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
Silence Procedure:
Reset Procedure:
The Cheetah Xi provides 4 different levels of security:
Passwords can only be changed by a certified technician with a proper password. The panel is shipped with a default Level 3 password.
The Fike Cheetah Xi features a "One-person Walktest capability" (Section 5.19). This allows for individual devices to be activated once during the Walktest mode. The Walktest timeout is adjustable up to 4 hours and restarts upon any event or button press. If no events or buttons are pressed for the specified time, the system will reset itself back to normal operation.
The Fike Twinflex Pro2 is a Conventional fire alarm panel, Analogue non-addressable. It uses a LCD display with LED indicators. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
To silence and reset the Fike Twinflex Pro2 fire alarm control panel:
The panel uses access levels to control functionality:
The Fike Twinflex Pro2 panel can be programmed to remind the responsible person to perform a weekly test:
The Fire-Lite ES-200X (Portal incorrectly states HAES ES-200X) is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a 80-character (4 lines x 20 characters) backlit LCD display with a key panel including 30 keys, featuring a 16-key alpha-numeric pad and dedicated function keys (Acknowledge, Alarm Silence, Drill, Reset, F1-F4 programmable keys).. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
To Silence an Alarm:
To Reset the System after an Alarm:
To Acknowledge Trouble, Supervisory, and Emergency Alarms:
The Fire-Lite ES-200X panel features password and key-protected nonvolatile memory and user-programmable passwords. The manual primarily discusses programming access for technicians rather than distinct end-user access levels (e.g., Level 1/2/3).
For any changes to user codes or access settings, it is recommended to contact authorized service personnel.
The Fire-Lite ES-200X supports a "Walktest" feature, which can be silent or audible, and includes a walk-test log and printout. The manual also mentions "Detector sensitivity test capability (NFPA 72 compliant)".
For a responsible person to conduct a weekly test, it is generally recommended to:
For detailed instructions specific to your installation, consult the full ES-200X Series Manual or contact your fire alarm service provider.
The Gent Vigilon / S-Quad is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a LCD display with full QWERTY keypad and dedicated function buttons. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
Silence & Reset Procedure:
User Code (PIN) Management:
The terms Password, PIN, Usercode, and Access code are used interchangeably. A customer user PIN code is typically set during commissioning by the servicing organization. The person responsible for the fire alarm system should be aware of this PIN code, and for security, it should be changed regularly.
To Change a PIN Code:
Important: Any changes made to the PIN code must be backed up to the panel memory (NVM). If not saved, the previous PIN will be restored upon resetting the panel. Saving can only be done when no disablements are present on the system.
Access Levels:
Weekly Test Procedure for Responsible Person:
It is recommended that the person responsible for the fire alarm system ensures the system is tested and maintained in accordance with BS 5839:Part 1.
The HAES ESPRIT-Argus is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a 240 x 64-pixel graphical LCD display with five marked control buttons. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
To manage alarm conditions:
To view faults: Use the Up/Down and Left/Right arrow keys to scroll through the list of faults displayed on the LCD screen.
The panel has three levels of control:
The manual provides a section for recording weekly tests but does not detail a specific step-by-step procedure for the responsible person. It indicates that in TEST MODE, devices in the zone(s) in test can be activated, and the panel will automatically reset, enabling a one-person test. For detailed weekly testing procedures, refer to local fire safety regulations and consult with your fire alarm service provider.
The Hochiki ESP/DCP is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a LCD touchscreen GUI. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
Silence Alarms:
Reset System:
The Hochiki FireNET L@titude panel utilizes User Access Levels:
Note: After two minutes of inactivity, the panel will return to No User Group.
Weekly Test Procedure for Responsible Person:
Note: Always consult your local fire safety regulations and the full system manual for comprehensive testing requirements.
The Kentec Sigma XT / Taktis / Syncro is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a LCD display with touch screen and buttons. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
Silence & Reset Procedure (General for Fire Panels):
Access Levels:
Weekly Test Procedure:
The Morley IAS ZX5Se is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a 4-line, 40-character LCD alphanumeric display with backlight, featuring system control keys (Sound Alarms, Silence/Resound, Mute Buzzer, Accept, System Reset) and alphanumeric/interactive keys (0-9, A-Z, <, >, Change, Enter, Yes, No, Shift).. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
To silence and reset the fire alarm panel:
The Morley IAS ZX5Se panel has three user control levels:
User passwords for Level 2 are 4-digits and are assigned/changed at Level 3 by the installer/maintenance contractor. There are no typical default codes for end-users; these are set by the installer.
The weekly test procedure for the Morley IAS ZX5Se fire alarm control panel (Zones Test / Walk Test) allows the responsible person to test detection and alarm initiating devices without continually resetting the panel. During the test, the yellow TEST LED is lit.
Procedure:
The Notifier ID3000 / ID50 / ID60 / ID80 is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with five function pushbuttons, twelve numeric/cursor keys, and LED indicators. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
In the event of a fire alarm, follow these steps:
The Notifier ID50/ID60 panel uses access levels to control user functions:
There is no mention of user codes for setting/unsetting an intruder alarm, as this is a fire alarm panel. Default access codes are not provided in the user manual and are typically set during commissioning.
The weekly test procedure for the Notifier ID50/ID60 fire alarm panel for the responsible person is as follows:
For detailed instructions on navigating the test menus, refer to the full operating manual or consult with your authorised servicing company.
The Protec 6000 Series Fire Alarm Control Panels (e.g., 6100, 6500) is a Addressable fire panel. It uses a 4x20 character liquid crystal display with a full colour 7” touch screen graphical display (for 6500), twin common fire LED indicators, 16 separate zonal fire LED’s, power on, pre-alarm, system fault, common fault, test and disablement LEDs.. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
To Silence & Reset the Protec 6000 Series (6100/6500) Fire Alarm Control Panel:
Weekly Fire Alarm Test Procedure for Protec 6000 Series (6100/6500) Fire Alarm Control Panel:
The Siemens Cerberus PRO FC901 is a Addressable fire alarm control panel. It uses a 160 by 64 dots, backlit LCD with discrete LED indicators and push-button controls. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
When an alarm occurs, the alarm LED flashes, the local panel buzzer activates, and the LCD displays the alarm zone/point.
The FC901 has two maintenance access levels protected by passwords:
The manual does not explicitly mention a "Level 1" or user codes for intruder systems, as this is a fire panel.
The manual describes a "Quick Test" mode for testing devices. This is likely the procedure for the responsible person:
The Ziton ZP3 is a Addressable intelligent fire detection system. It uses a 160-character LCD display with zone and function LEDs. This guide is for the Responsible Person and building occupants.
When a fire alarm occurs, follow these steps:
The ZP3 Fire Control Panel uses password-protected access levels to control who can perform certain operations. For a non-technical end-user, typically only Level 1 access is relevant, which allows basic operations like acknowledging alarms and silencing sounders.
The responsible person should perform weekly checks to ensure the system is operational. Before starting, inform any alarm-receiving centres and building occupants.