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POL-100

POL 100
Loop Diagnostic Tool Engineer
Instruction Manual
Jan 2013
John Bateson
POL-100 – Engineer Guide
Important Note:
Before using the POL-100, please ensure that your customer has taken
the necessary safety precautions whilst the fire detection and alarm
loop you are testing is offline.

Ensure that you thoroughly understand the extent of control the POL-
100 can provide and the integration with other systems that the
connected loop affords and that you have taken appropriate
measures to avoid inadvertent operation of loop outputs.

If you are unsure, do not connect the POL-100 and conduct further
visual and configuration based investigation prior to operating
outputs.

Before y
you begin
g using g your
y POL-100,, you
y must ensure that the default
settings are adjusted to those listed within this document in the
appendix (5.6).
This document contains Honeywell confidential and proprietary information some or all of which may be legally
privileged. It is for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose,
distribute, copy, or print this information.

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Contents Page
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Overview 5
1 2 Main
1.2 M i features
f t 6
1.3 Compatibility 6
2 Keypad and Wiring 7
2.1 Keypad 7
2.2 Wiring 8
2.3 External Connections 9
3 Main Menu 10
3.1 Multimeter Menu 11
3.1.1 Indications 11
3.2 Earth Menu 12
3.3 Voltage Menu 12
3 4 Autolearn
3.4 13
3.4.1 Sensors 13
3.4.2 Function Keys 13
3.4.3 Modules 13
3 4 4 Di
3.4.4 Display
l 14
3.5 Device Sampling Menu 15
3.6 Register Loop Menu 17

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Contents Page
3.7 Configuration Menu (POL-100 Default Settings) 18
3.7.1 User Menu 18
3 7 2 Technical
3.7.2 T h i l Menu
M 19
3.8 Communication Menu 20
3.9 Devices Map 21
3.9a List 22
3.9a.1 Sensors 22
3.9a.2 Function Keys 22
3.9a.3 Modules 22
3.9a.4 Display 23
4 Technical Features 19
5 Appendix 25
5.1 Clip Protocol Wave Form 25
5 2 Current Measurement Wave Form
5.2 26
5.3 Advanced Protocol Wave Form 27
5.4 Oscilloscope Specification and use 28
5.5 Quick Start Guide 29
5 6 POL
5.6 POL-100
100 Configuration
C fi ti Default
D f lt Settings
S tti Li
Listt 30
5.7 Hints and Tips 31
5.8 Further Support & Contact Information 33

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POL-100 Hand Tool for Checking & Resolving Loop Related Issues
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
POL-100 is a hand tool designed for checking and detecting faults on Honeywell Fire Alarm System
loops. It is compatible with TC800A dual protocol devices (Advanced and CLIP) and older S200 and
500 series (CLIP only) devices as well as System Sensor protocol.
The tool can be used to spread the risk of delays/repairs for new projects by enabling an engineer to
conduct pre-commissioning tests a long time in advance of the control and indicating equipment being
installed on site – find and resolve issues earlier in a project .
In addition it can be used with retro-fit/upgrades to help with the initial estimation in identifying up-front
with the customer, areas of concern and potential remedial works. Or existing sites that have
encountered a loop based problem as a result of damage or influence from a third party.
This tool provides identification of the number, type, address and condition of the devices connected, as
well as an indication of the health of the loop (e.g. Effects of Resistance (R), Inductance (L) and
Capacitance (C)).
Where TC800A devices are used, it can also read the device EPROM in order to see manufacturing
date, version, short-circuits and, when isolator based devices are correctly installed, the position of the
device on the loop with respect to other devices – subject to position and number of other isolators.
Please review the appendix for additional support information including system default information and
a quick start guide.

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1.2 Main Features
 Stand-alone tool for device maintenance and checking
 C
Compatible
tibl with
ith CLIP and
d TC800A devices
d i
Loop, ground fault, short-circuits checking, Polarity multi-meter options and cable distance
estimation measuring in ohms and in metres
 L
Loop mapping
i (TC800A only
l – resolution
l ti off map dependent
d d t upon number
b off isolators
i l t i t ll d)
installed)
 Pulse Width (PW) value representing a real time view of the condition or state of a device
 Control of Outputs
 Loop display: address, type of device and current status
 USB connector for PC connection for firmware update
 Powered by
y 12Vdc charger
g or internal Ni-MH battery
y
 Large Back Lit LCD ¼ VGA (320x240 pixels)
 Easy to use controls and rugged design

1.3 Compatibility
Compatible Protocols: Compatible Devices:
-TC800A - All Sensors
-CLIP - All Modules
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2. Keypad and Wiring


2.1 Keypad
Plug-in terminals for:
- Power Supply
- 10 N
Numeric
i kkeys tto iintroduce
t d values
l and
d - Synchronization signal for
addresses and 2 character keys: “*” & “#” oscilloscope
- Earth
- Loop In Return

- 4 Navigation keys “ ” to move through - Loop Out


menus, loop devices and map. - USB interface

Display
- 4 Function keys (F1- F4) to carry out different
functions depending on the current menu or
display.
F1 to F4 Function keys
- Escape “Esc” and Enter ““ keys to accept or
cancel a function or menu. Navigation keys

- On/Off key
Numeric keypad
On/Off

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2 2 Wiring
2.2
POL-100 provides plug-in terminals for different wiring options
¡Serious damage!: Before connecting external wiring to the POL-100 please ensure that the loop is in no way
connected to a control panel
panel, otherwise you will damage the loop board within the control panel
panel. Where practicable ,to
to
avoid all doubt, power-down the panel completely. Please check all wiring and make sure that there is no potential or
voltage between wiring cables before connection is made.

Analogue loop

al - oscilloscope
- Synchro. Signal - oscilloscope
+ -
Return loop, only
required for multi-

urn
meter options.
p

-Loop screen retu


+ Synchro. Signa

Loop screen
Type B USB for

+ loop Out
12 Vcc Power

- LoopOut
data and updates

+ loop In
-Loop In
supply connector /
Earth

Charger

Wiring connections
- Synchro. Signal - oscilloscope
+ Synchro. Signal - oscilloscope
Earth
Loop Screen Out
+ loop Out
Battery - Loop Out
Charger
220Vac + loop In
- Loop In
Loop Screen In

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2.3 External connections


- Synchronization signal for oscilloscope : (-/+ SYNC) option for viewing waveforms by device
The synchronization output can be connected to an oscilloscope Synchro input to activate the oscilloscope reading connected
to the loop. This signal is a squared wave which is only active while the POL-100 is communicating.
- Earth wiring (Earth). Optional for isolation and earth driven measurement.
Building earth should be connected whist in resistance mode in order to check for earth faults.
Building Earth
- Loop communications wiring ( S/+/- LOOP)
S (loop screen): Connection for loop screen. It measures continuity and length ( if S return is connected) and screen driven to
earth (if Building earth is connected).
+Loop
Loop Out: + communication wire to communicate with devices and measurement of continuity, loop length and cable driven
-Loop Out: - communication wire to communicate with devices and measurement of continuity, loop length and cable driven
S (loop screen): Connection for loop screen return. It is used only for continuity and cable measurements. Communication with
- Loop In: return loop wiring ( S/+/- LOOP END) (Optional only for multimeter options) devices

+Start loop: Positive return.


return It is used only for continuity and cable measurements
measurements.
-Start loop: Negative return. It is used only for continuity and cable measurements.
-USB Connector (only Data): Optional for PC connection.
POL-100 driver installation is needed for PC connection . Only compatible with POL-100 software. Battery cannot be
charged using USB connector
connector.

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3. Main Menu
When the POL-100 is switched on, the main menu is displayed. Use the navigation keys in order to select the different
options or press the corresponding number and confirm by pressing . Press “Esc” from any submenu, as many times as
necessary, to return to the main menu.
[1.MULTIMETER] – used to ascertain insulation resistance (supply voltage will not damage connected devices) and loop length / resistance
(negative leg value only should be relied upon) loop continuity, earth fault, loop lengths. Note: Some version of firmware will not have
the loop length / resistance to distance conversion feature!
[ 2.AUTOLEARN]
2 AUTOLEARN] – used to ascertain device types
types, addresses on loop , device faults – modules and sensors must be learned separately
[ 3.SAMPLING DEVICES] – used to drill down to review current (I) values as well Pulse Width (PW) information – enables engineer to see what
the device is reporting back.

[4. REGISTER LOOP] – used to create a log of all loop activity by continuously polling all devices over X time (note limited memory does mean
there are limits to the detail and volume of stored information)
information). Access to this log is only possible by using the Po1-100
Po1 100 configuration tool,
tool this is
unreleased and is available by application only as a beta version.

[ 5. CONFIGURATION] – enables the engineer to make changes to the default settings of the device: e.g. time, date protocol, cable resistance
per Km, register options, language, and other more advanced features. Note: Some version of firmware will not have the loop length /
resistance to distance conversion feature!

[6.COMMUNICATIONS] – this option is used to select the speed of Internal USB connector/Serial converter and must be selected to enable
communication between the POL-100 and the engineer laptop. It affectively puts the POL-100 into a communications open mode.

[ 7. DEVICES MAP]] – This option


p enables the engineer
g to draw a map p of the exact location of devices on the loop.
p However,, for 100% accuracy y
advanced devices with integral isolation must be used, the more advanced devices there are on the loop with isolation the greater the definition
will be (e.g. all devices are advanced with isolation, the engineer will be able to identify exactly the order the devices are wired. Inversely if there
are only a few isolators on the loop, then devices will be clustered on the same line, between Isolators and it will be difficult to establish device
order.

[8. LIST] – is a device type specific auto-learn feature. It enables a user to see greater device relevant detail with regard to the type of device. It
is only for use with Advanced Protocol devices and it will help identify the difference between 2xInputs and 1xOutput. If this is a multi-module, it
will tell you the first address and at that address 2 in 1 out.

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31M
3.1 Multimeter
ltimeter Men
Menu
To enter this menu, select [1.MULTIMETER
MULTIMETER] with “” keys and press “” to confirm. The MULTIMETER menu has the following options.
[1.RESISTANCE
RESISTANCE] Used to check the loop legs end to end resistance (Ohms) for continuity and for the negative leg, provide a distance in meters
concerning the length of run based upon resistivity of the cable selected in the configuration menu. In addition insulation resistance (MegOhms) can
also be provided between Screen,
S Positive and Negative. Note: Positive readings will be influenced
f by the presence off loop isolators in circuit
– regard only the negative resistance reading as a true reading of loop length / resistance.
[2
2.EARTH
EARTH] An engineer can check insulation resistance , that separation is maintained between the building earth and the loop wiring, including the
screen of the loop cable.
Note: You onlyy need to connect the Earth cable to the POL-100 when yyou are in the resistance checking
g mode,, all other times it can be disconnected
from the tester.
[3.VOLTAGE/CURRENT
3.VOLTAGE/CURRENT] Allows the engineer to check the voltage and current variation between that sent out by the POL-100 on the outgoing leg of
the loop and that which returns on the incoming leg.

3 1 1 Indications
3.1.1
The Multimeter display shows the following information:
R POSITIVE:
POSITIVE + loop cable measurement between LOOP + and LOOP END + terminals

R NEGATIVE:
NEGATIVE - loop cable measurement between LOOP – and LOOP END – terminals
R SCREEN +:
+ + loop cable and screen isolation measurement between LOOP + and LOOP S
R SCREEN -: - loop cable and screen isolation measurement between LOOP - and LOOP S

R SCREEN:
SCREEN + loop cable measurement between LOOP S and LOOP END S
F1 CABLE +: Measure cable +
F2 SCREEN +: Measure + or screen
F3 SCREEN -: Measure – or screen

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3.2 Earth Menu
Connecting the panel earth terminal to the POL-100 will allow an engineer to check the insulation resistance between the screen and the building earth.
A bad earth or low resistance reading to earth may cause many serious problems, especially when you have more than one loop in use (cross talk). In
the p
panel there is a g
greater effect as these loops
p are brought
g together,
g , having
gaggood earth at the ppanel does help
p to avoid cross talk. The screen of the
loop must only be grounded to earth at one point in the panel. In other words do not ground the screen for both in and out, or make interconnections with
earth along the loop - only one end of the loop should be grounded to earth!
POL-100 will apply a ‘safe’ potential difference between the loop cable and the earth terminal and shows the insulation resistance value in MOhms. If the
separation is correct the value should be > 2 MOhms, the following is displayed “ -- . -- -- ” MOhms.
The conductor to be tested can be selected using the function keys
keys.
R SCR. EARTH: value in MegOhms of wiring isolation from screen to earth
R POS. EARTH : value in MegOhms of wiring isolation from positive to earth
R NEG. EARTH : value in MegOhms of wiring isolation from negative to earth

3.3 Voltage Menu


There are three voltages that a control panel uses for loop communications, the main one is 24Vdc. If after the test the Voltage ‘end’ is less than 21Vdc
you will most likely have an issue with long loop runs or high resistance connections on the loop – it could even be a faulty device drawing too much
current.
5Vdc is the second voltage used, If you have less than 4Vdc returning, then again same issues mentioned above could apply.
0Vdc is the third. If you have 0 Vdc going out and 1 or more Vdc or greater than 1mA coming in this means that you have issues with voltage being
introduced into the loop, either by induction or other means.
VOLTAGE: Value of voltage applied to the loop
VOLTAGE
V +
Vcc
V. LOOP END:
END Measurement of the loop end voltage F1 24v: Apply 24Vdc between + and – of loop.
-
CURRENT: 6mA. Current of the loop for the applied voltage F2 5v : Apply 5Vcc between + and – of loop.
F3 0v : Remove voltage between + y – of loop.

Note: 5v checking will only operate correctly if all isolators are linked out,
out as the isolators require 20v plus to close,
close to complete
the circuit on the loop. Therefore if an isolator is present and not linked out, the user could incorrectly think the return voltage
reading indicates a problem on the loop, when actually all that it is telling you is there could be an isolator on the loop that has
not closed because 5v is not enough for the isolator to work correctly!
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3.4 Autolearn
t l
3.4.1 SENSORS – enables a user to learn very quickly the type and address of the devices on the loop. The accuracy and detail depends if
the connected devices are CLIP only or Advanced and whether the configuration setting is set to CLIP or Advanced
Once selected, the POL-100 will apply
pp y voltage
g to the loop.
p The four functions keys
y at the bottom of the screen will then p
provide four options
p

F1 AUTO: Continuously poll loop Icons used to identify condition

F2 START: Poll loop once – shows that more than one address is assigned
F3 ADD: Select device for sampling O or o – Lower case letters mean the device does not
match protocol, upper case or capital letter means it
F4 INFO.
INFO Select next page does match
AUTO – continuously scans the loop, until exited or stopped – allows user to make changes on the loop and see the results in real-time
START – initiates one scan of the loop and stops, action may be repeated again
ADD – allows the user to select a device, by using the directional arrow buttons, and add it to the sample list for later analysis – used when you
have a suspect device that you want to then later view PW or current (I) values. After adding a device to the list, press ENTER to change to
S
Sample l Li
List
INFO – allows you to select the next page of information, showing a summary of the device learned, in CLIP (totals at the top) and Advanced
(totals at the bottom). Advanced protocol devices can display far more information than CLIP, that is why the advanced information is spread
across two pages! You will notice that the Advanced device types are more numerous than that of the older CLIP protocol. Many of these
devices share the same letter, so from the Auto learn page it would be difficult to know the difference between say I for 2 input or a 1 input. This
is where using g the LIST menu item will help
p yyou identify
y exactly
y the type
yp vs. the description
p of the device – a more advanced auto learn feature
(see details later on). Once within the Info page you are presented with further options:

3.4.2 Function Keys


F1 = NEXT/ PREVIOUS – used to toggle between summary device type total information for the advanced devices as this is spread across two
pages.
p g Note: if Advanced is not selected as the chosen autolearn option, p , then Advanced devices will communicate with the POL-100
in CLIP mode only and the Advanced totals will be 0.
F4 = NOTIFIER – This is the protocol of the devices on the loop and can be changed by using F4 (note default is always Notifier). This
protocol options tells the POL-100 that the type of panel or protocol used to communicate with the devices (e.g. for HBS this would be the
Honeywell option). Repeated pressing of F4 will show all available protocols. Assume you have selected Honeywell, this means when
scanning, for example in CLIP mode, all Honeywell protocol device types will be indentified with a capital letter. Any non Honeywell device
types (e.g.
types, (e g system sensor protocol) will display in lower case.
case This helps you see if someone has put in the wrong device in the loop
loop.

3.4.3 Modules – see 3.4.1 to 3.4.2 settings above are the same for modules.

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3.4 Autolearn
3.4.4 Display
The following details the icons and terminology used within the autolearn section to interpret what the POL-100 has discovered.

– shows that more than one address is assigned to this device number – note whilst selected within the POL-100 screen, the LEDs for all
devices with this address will be illuminated, enabling you to walk the site to find them.

Hi t Wh
Hint: When you see th
the d
dash
h above,
b select
l t thi
this address
dd iin d
device
i sampling
li (3.5).
(3 5) Check
Ch k the
th currentt value
l tot work
k outt roughly
hl how
h
many duplicate addresses there are, and then break the loop down to work out where thy are on the loop. To check the current draw
of one device, connect one base To the POL-100 and then check the value with only that device connected.

o or O – Lower case letters (letters denote the type of device installed – o = optical) show that the device does not match the protocol selected
whilst upper case or capital letters mean that it does match (e
(e.g.
g Shows if a Notifier sensor has been incorrectly installed on a TC800 loop and
visa versa)

- identifies the fact that there is at least one or more bases that have been wired incorrectly, or to put it another way polarity is
incorrect

- shows that there is at least one or more short circuits on the loop

Note: Concerning the polarity and short circuit icons. These will only be picked up if there are no Isolators in-between the POL-100
and the fault. In both of the above cases, the isolators are designed to open circuit when the faults are detected. To be 100% certain
that the above faults do not exist, you will need to link out all isolators.

Note: With respect to polarity, don't forget it is still possible to have the polarity incorrect twice. In this instance, it will affectively
reverse back to normal the pos and neg supplies, and if isolators are linked out, you may not see this with the POL-100 unless you
move it through the loop.

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3.5 Device
i S Sampling
li
This menu is used to enable the engineer to perform a detailed analysis of the devices on the loop, in particular to view their Pulse Width (PW)
and current (I) values. Accessing this information will enable the engineer to diagnose problems on the loop. A maximum of ten devices,
sensors or modules can be sampled in real time at any one time. Pressing escape from this menu does not delete the device selections you
have made, only the recorded values! This allows you to continue investigations, move around the loop etc. Only when the POL-100POL 100 is
switched off will the sample list be deleted.
Sampling options are selected by using the F3 button. This enables the engineer to view information about all the devices that are displayed.

Note: The sampling option cannot be applied to individual devices, the option can only be applied to all devices displayed on the screen. The
options
p are as follows: -
NOW – Shows the current, real time value of all devices on the screen
MINIMUM – Shows the lowest recorded value of all devices displayed since selection within the sample menu
MAXIMUM – Shows the highest recorded value of all devices displayed since selection within the sample menu
AVERAGE – Shows the mean average recorded value of all devices displayed since selection within the sample menu
F1 – NEW – Inserts a new device starting from address 0
0, or from the next consecutive address where the selection (highlighted line) is placed.
placed
F2 – REMOVE – Deletes a highlighted device from the sample menu (the device can be reinserted again if required)
F3 – NOW – see list above
F4 - % / CURRENT - Toggles between showing current as a value in mA or as a percentage of PW4, the type of device
Pressing the enter key at any point, either prior to or after selecting a device will put you into another menu to allow you to select other
addresses action controls or view specific current (I) and PW values
addresses, values.
From here you can see real time views of CLIP PW1, 2, 3 4 and 5, as well as the initial current (PW1 amplitude) and the dual device detection
threshold current (CURRENT) anything over 66mA will likely cause a dual address detection fault at the XLS80e control panel. You will
also see that it is possible to view the device serial number and date of manufacture (Advanced protocol devices only). In the case of zone
module, or any other device that requires a separate Power supply, you may see differences between the measured current and the actual
percentage when the external power is removed.

Important Note: Do not use the feature associated with F4 – ENAB. PW6 unless you know what you are doing. Using this feature
will permanently change the application codes within a COPTIR device and will make it more or less sensitive, dependent upon the
environmental conditions. These codes must only be changed in conjunction with Notifier tech support, your customer and other
parties who have an interest in the performance of the fire system.

Note: When toggling between % and CURRENT view (F4) devices, that require an additional PSU input, like the conventional zone module, will
show a discrepancy between the actual current and percentage, if the PSU input is not connected – this is normal.
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3.5 Device
i S Sampling
li
Using the up and down arrows you can select the menu item you require, press enter and then the up and down arrows again to toggle through
the available options: -
TYPE: Allows you to select a sensor or a module
ADDRESS: Allows
ADDRESS All you tto enter
t ththe address
dd number
b ((use numeric
i kkey padd or up and
dd down arrows)) off th
the d
device
i you wantt tto view
i or control.
t l
COMMAND: Is a powerful feature that allows you to take control of the device and: -

Important Note: Ensure that you thoroughly understand the extent of control the POL-100 can provide and the integration with
other systems that the connected loop affords and that appropriate measures have been taken to avoid inadvertent operation of loop
outputs. If you are unsure, do not connect the POL-100 and conduct further visual and configuration based investigation prior to
operating outputs.
COMMAND:
USER – allows you to enter the hi lo or 1 and 0 combinations into the bit messages that make up specific commands for the device. If you do
not possess the bit command combinations and their meaning, do not use this option.
NORMAL – returns the device back to normal / default after USER or any other commands have been entered
RELAY ON – manually operates any relays associated with the selected device
LED ON – manually operates the device LED
RELAY OFF - manually switches off any relays associated with the selected device
DISPLAY TYPE – enables the engineer to toggle on and off the value displayed above for PW5 – default is off to reduce communication time
ALARM TEST – enables the engineer to put the device into a fire condition and see the return PW value for PW4

Hint: You can use the above to switch relays, turn on sounders or strobes or even switch on the LED of a device – to help you locate
the device on a loop.

Important Note: Do not use the feature associated with F4 – ENAB. PW6 unless you know what you are doing. Using this feature
will permanently change the application codes within a COPTIR device and will make it more or less sensitive,
sensitive dependent upon the
environmental conditions. These codes must only be changed in conjunction with Notifier tech support, your customer and other
parties who have an interest in the performance of the fire system.

Note. Enabl PW6 will show the COPTIR PW6 (Raw Photo Sensor), PW7 (heat levels), PW8 (CO ppm levels) and PW9 (InfraRed levels).

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3.6 Register
i t L Loop

This feature will not be covered in any great detail as the configuration tool required to access log information is still under development. This
feature is used to select a single device or an entire loop of devices to record PW changes over a period of time. It will help to track down
spurious
i lloop ffaults
lt either
ith tot a specific
ifi partt off the
th cabling
bli or tto th
the d
devices
i or d
devices
i causing
i ththe problem.
bl A
As soon as the
th configuration
fi ti ttooll is
i
available, this section will be updated.

In the meantime if you feel you have a key need to access the config tool, it can be released at product managements discretion.

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3.7 Configuration
This menu enables the engineer to change User or Technical specific configuration details.
Important
p Note: Changes
g made in this menu will affect the ability y of the POL-100 to correctlyy interpret
p information. Ensure that changes
g
made are done so with a full understanding of their impact – if in doubt, do not tinker!

3.7.1 [User]
The USER menu allows the engineer to change basic settings, like date, time, language and the baud rate (the speed of communications
between the POL-100 and connected PC (default for upgrading should always be 115200). Changes can be made by pressing the enter
button and then by using either the number keys or the up down arrows
arrows, then hitting enter again to save the changes
changes.
DATE: Current device date which is used to register data, format dd/mm/yyyy
TIME: Current device time which is used to register data, format: hh:mm:ss
LANGUAGE: Language of POL-100 menus – additional languages can be added, contact product Management for further details
BAUD RATE: Communications port speed
REG. PERIOD: Time interval between samples. Used for device readings – see section 3.6 Register Loop
REGISTER PARAMETERS: This is used to enable you to select the information you want to record in the logging feature – see section 3.6
Register Loop
INTERFACEVER.: Or Interface Version (the brains) is the version of firmware installed within the POL-100 – this can be easily upgraded, refer
to the Software Update Bulletin for further details relating to this and the next two items
LOOP VER.: The version of firmware installed responsible for loop communications
MESSAGE VER VER.:: This is the GUI or display part of the device
device, if a new language is introduced
introduced, it is this component that would be updated
updated.
AUTOLEARN: This provides the engineer with the option to learn Advanced devices (1 – 159) or CLIP (1-99) devices only when in the
autolearn mode. It is not possible to autolearn both CLIP and Advanced at the same time! If set to Advanced, multi-modules like the 2 in and
1 out, will display the first address only. Within Advanced greater detail can be provided relating to the type of device installed. Using CLIP,
Advanced devices will talk to the POL-100 but in CLIP mode only. Selecting CLIP in this mode will not affect the mapping feature, by default
this will always communicate with the devices in Advanced mode only – it has to in order to make use of the advanced capabilities of the
devices. In addition PW values are a CLIP convention, not employed in the advanced, digital method of communication.
CABLE RESIST.: Resistance value of cable conductors per1,000m. This value is used to indicate wiring distances in the [1.MULTIMETER]
menu. It can be adjusted to suit the site cabling in accordance with cable manufacture resistance values for 1000m of cable.
OEM: Used in relation to Advanced mode ONLY it will show all advanced devices as capital letters regardless of protocol. When ‘yes’ is
selected, all Advanced protocol devices will be deferred to the F4 protocol selection made within the Autolearn section (default = Notifier).
Note when 'No'No is selected,
selected it will check every device to ensure correct protocol and as such will take much longer to get the answer
answer, more
devices equals more time. So unless checking for protocol, set to No

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3.7 Configuration
This menu enables the engineer to change User or Technical specific configuration details.
Important Note: Changes made in this menu will affect the ability of the POL-100 to correctly interpret information. Ensure that changes
made are done so with a full understanding of their impact – if in doubt,
doubt do not tinker!

3.7.2 [Technical]
The TECHNICAL menu allows the engineer to change settings that will affect how the POL-100 interprets information from the devices. In
other words, this section can be used to make the POL-100 behave more like a control panel and make the information seen and received
more relevant to actual panel conditions – incorrect settings here could let loop issues slip by and/or create issues where they do not
exist!
Important Note: Please ensure your POL-100 has the default setting listed below in bold. If it does not, it may mean the results you
receive may not be considered the same as that experienced by the actual control panel.
Changes can be made by pressing the enter button and then by using either the number keys or the up down arrows, then hitting enter again
to save the changes.

I DUPLICATE: 66mA (0-500mA) This is the part of PW1 value that is read from the device(s) (100µsec after answering) in order to ascertain
if there is a duplicate address(s) on the loop. If the value is greater than 66mA, XLS80e will consider this as a duplicate address and indicate
at the panel as such. The higher the measured value, the more devices with the same address are answering the question from the panel!
T. MEASURE I: 65µsec (0-100µsec) Before a panel can analyse PW1 and check for a duplicate address, it must wait a short while for the
initial peak voltage to reduce, this time is the measure of Initial Time waited until the Initial Peak current is measured. Taking this reading too
soon willill resultlt in
i invalid
i lid duplicate
d li t address
dd values!
l !
T. MEAS. INIT. I: 65µsec (10-100µsec) Current after transition time. This is the amount of time, or window of opportunity that we have to
take a measurement of the duplicate address current after the T.MEASURE I time has expired. If we take too long to measure or measure too
soon, we could fall outside of our PW value - for Honeywell this is limited to 150µsec.
For further information with respect to the preceding three items please refer to appendix 5.2.
RESET TIME: 5msec ((0-10msec)) This is the p period between samples,
p , from one device to the next device and also used to p power loopp
devices at the loop remains at 24Vdc during this period. It is the final closing handshake between one device to the panel so all the other
devices after the reset time will again start “listening” to understand if the next question is for them.
PULSE TIME: 350µsec (0-500µsec) Is the time allowed between each question from the panel and subsequent answer form the device.
VOLTAGE: 24.0V (23-24v) This is a work in progress feature, it will one day allow the engineer to apply lower voltages to the loop to help
predict issues related to increased resistance, by lowering the supply voltage to the devices.
OFFSET: -1µsec ( -99 - 100µsec ) The offset can be used to match the PW measured by the POL-100 with that of the value for the same
device measured by the XLS80e control panel. The POL-100 can then have a plus or minus off set applied, which would then be applied to all
PW values. These measured value differences may change between loops and often from device to device dependent where they are on the
loop.
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3.8 Communications Menu

This menu has to be selected when ever you need to link a Laptop/PC to the POL-100
POL 100 to upload / download information or change firmware
firmware.
BAUD RATE: By default this should be set to 115200.
RECEIVED: the amount of data received by the POL-100 during the last upload.
SENT: the amount of data sent by the POL-100 during the last upload.

Important Note: After some firmware upgrades settings are retuned back to factory default, please double check the settings detailed within
section 3.7.2 or 5.6.

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3.9 Devices Map
POL-100 provides the facility to display a map of all devices on a loop. Advanced devices equipped with integral isolation will enable you to pinpoint
exactly the order the devices are wired. Note: the fewer isolators installed the lower the accuracy will be. The more CLIP only devices
installed, the lower the accuracy will be. Pressing enter will start the mapping process. Once completed a map will be drawn, identifying the
devices in order of wiring. Once the map is finished, the navigation keys allow the user to move through all the devices. The LED of the device
selected
l t d will
ill tturn on and
d th
the POL
POL-100
100 di
display
l will
ill show
h th
the llocation,
ti address
dd and
d ttype off d
device.
i
Important
Order: Devices are assigned to a specific location on the loop following the order of their response. When a device answers the POL-100, an isolator
closes and allows the communication with the following device and so on.
Branches: Devices without an isolator answer simultaneouslyy when they y are powered
p and theyy are shown as a g
group
p with a branch cable between
them this is also the same for CLIP only devices as it is the combination of integral isolation and Advanced protocol that allows this mapping feature
to work.
Short Circuit Identification – it is also possible for the mapping tool to show you where an isolator has operated as a result of a short circuit on the
loop. It will always be the last device found on the map and be shown with an X through the device.
Loop Connections – Please ensure that you connect only one end of the loop when mapping. Further, make sure that the ends not
connected are safely terminated into a connector block block, and it is not possible for them to short together or come into contact with earth.
earth

P/7 DEVICES MAP Total number of Note: ‘Total Devices’ is


Sensors and not the total on the loop, it
SENSORS: 4 MODULES: 3
Branch device without isolator Modules is the total of devices that
1/001 10/011 have integral isolation – it
Selected device LED is now on Selected Device / does not take account of
Total Devices in any devices in any of the
CLIP devices or Advanced
Main branches
devices containing no isolator
in a branch with an Advanced Selected Device / Pressing F1 takes you back
device with isolator Total Devices in to the start of the loop
3 AP M.2IN1OUT 242AA764 36 / 10 selected Branch Pressing F2 takes you back
to the start of a branch
HOME FIRST LAST
Address F1 F2 F3 Pressing F3 takes you to
Device Week / Year of the last device in a branch
CLIP (CL) / Device Serial
Advanced (AP) Type (AP only) Manufacture (AP only)

Note: Any short circuit on the loop that operates a CLIP only (non-advanced) short circuit isolator, will not bring up the isolator icon in the
mapping screen!
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3.9a List
3.9a.1 Sensors – Only supporting Advanced Protocol devices, this mode enables a user to learn, very quickly the exact Advanced
protocol device type and associated address. Unlike the autolearn option, letters are not used to indicate the device type, instead an
abbreviated description can be used and displayed next to the appropriate address.
The protocol setting within the Configuration menu will not affect this option, it will always carryout an autolearn in Advanced Protocol only. It
will not find any CLIP devices and should only be used with mixed or Advanced mode loops only. The screen you will be presented with, unlike
that of the Autolearn section, will not be a grid. Instead, it is a vertical scrolling list from 01 – 159 with 01 – 80 on the left and 81 – 159 on the
right of the screen. Both lists can be navigated with the vertical and horizontal navigation keys. This method of display allows a more detailed
description to be provided against the address number. Devices have to be learned as either sensors or modules, both device types cannot be
l
learnedd att th
the same titime.

AUTO – continuously scans the loop, until exited or stopped – allows user to make changes on the loop and see the results in real-time
START – initiates one scan of the loop and stops, action may be repeated again
ADD – allows the user to select a device,, byy using
g the directional arrow buttons,, and add it to the sample
p list for later analysis
y – used when yyou
have a suspect device that you want to then later view PW or current (I) values. After adding device to the list, press ENTER to change to
Sample List
INFO – allows you to select the next page of information, showing a summary of the device learned. CLIP totals will always be 0! With the
Advanced totals at the bottom. Advanced protocol devices can display far more information than CLIP, that is why the advanced information is
spread across two pages! Using the LIST menu item will help you identify exactly the type vs. the description of the device – a more advanced
auto learn feature
feature. Once within the Info page you are presented with further options:

3.9a.2 Function Keys


F1 = NEXT/ PREVIOUS – used to toggle between summary device type total information for the advanced devices as they are spread across
two pages.
F4 = NOTIFIER – This function is not applicable for the LIST mode.
mode However,
However changes made here will affect the Autolearn section detailed
earlier in this document. Please refer to section 3.4.2 for further information. There is no need to make any adjustments within LIST, so F4
should be left alone whilst using the LIST feature.

3.9a.3 Modules
See 3.9a.1 to 3.9a.2 as settings above are the same for modules.

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3.9a List
3.9a.4 Display
The following details the icons and terminology used within the autolearn section to interpret what the POL-100 has discovered.

– shows that more than one address is assigned to this device number – note whilst selected within the POL-100 screen, the LEDs for all
devices with this address will be illuminated, enabling you to walk the site to find them.

Hint: When you see the dash above, select this address in device sampling (3.5). Check the current value to work out roughly how
many duplicate addresses there are, and then break the loop down to work out where thy are on the loop. To check the current draw
of one device, connect one base To the POL-100 and then check the value with only that device connected.

o or O – Lower case letters (letters denote the type of device installed – o = optical) show that the device does not match the protocol selected
whilst upper
pp case or capital
p letters mean that it does match ((e.g.
g Shows if a Notifier sensor has been incorrectlyy installed on a TC800 loop
p and
visa versa)

- identifies the fact that there is at least one or more bases that have been wired incorrectly, or to put it another way polarity is
incorrect

- shows that there is at least one or more short circuits on the loop

Note: Concerning the polarity and short circuit icons. These will only be picked up if there are no Isolators in-between the POL-100
and the fault
fault. In both of the above cases
cases, the isolators are designed to open circuit when the faults are detected.
detected To be 100% certain
that the above faults do not exist, you will need to link out all isolators.

Note: With respect to polarity, don't forget it is still possible to have the polarity incorrect twice. In this instance, it will affectively
reverse back to normal the pos and neg supplies, and if isolators are linked out, you may not see this with the POL-100 unless you
move it through the loop.
.

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4 Technical

Power 230vac with external power, 12V with charger or autonomous operation with
chargeable internal battery.
Autonomy >24h under eco mode backlight (display unlit)

Battery Ni-MH 8.2V 14W (1700mA)

External power supply/ 12V 24W (2000mA)


Charger
Display 320x240 pixels (81.4x61mm) and blue backlight

Keypad 19 keys + 4 function keys

Dimensions 190mm (h) x 110mm (w) x 32mm (d) (without protective cover)

Colour Grey keypad (similar to RAL 7045) and Blue protective cover

Weight 740g

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5 Appendix
5.1 CLIP Protocol Wave Form
Please contact the Product manager (see contact section at the end) for further information in relation to this section. This section would have been
e plained as part of the training co
explained course,
rse reference to it sho
should
ld onl
only be needed in the rare circumstance
circ mstance that a scope willill be required.
req ired It contains
company confidential information that must not be distributed outside of Honeywell. It is therefore only available upon request and when suitably
justified,

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5 Appendix
5.2 Current Measurement Wave Form
Please contact the Product manager (see contact section at the end) for further information in relation to this section. This section would have been
explained
e plained as part of the training co
course,
rse reference to it sho
should
ld onl
only be needed in the rare circumstance
circ mstance that a scope will
ill be required.
req ired It contains
company confidential information that must not be distributed outside of Honeywell. It is therefore only available upon request and when suitably
justified,

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5 Appendix
5.3 Advanced Protocol Wave Form
Please contact the Product manager (see contact section at the end) for further information in relation to this section. This section would have been
explained
e plained as part of the training co
course,
rse reference to it sho
should
ld onl
only be needed in the rare circumstance
circ mstance that a scope will
ill be required.
req ired It contains
company confidential information that must not be distributed outside of Honeywell. It is therefore only available upon request and when suitably
justified,

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5A
Appendix
di
5.4 Oscilloscope Specification and Use
The following information provides guidance relating to the minimum specification of Oscilloscope to be used, settings and connections to be made
and expected waveforms. An Oscilloscope can be used in conjunction with the POL-100 to enable the engineer to view the information coming
back from a selected device to see how that waveform is being g negatively
g y affected by
y Resistance, inductance or Capacitance
p – see diagram
g below.
If replies from devices on the loop are resistive, and issues are occurring as a result of long loop lengths (high resistance) then it is likely that
splitting the loop will resolve the issues. Please refer to the control panel installation instructions related to loop length guidance. Capacitive issues
can only be resolved by splitting the loop and reducing the overall loop length or by replacing capacitive cable for cables of a lower capacitance (e.g.
Replace MICC for a Soft skin Cable.) If inductive issues are found, please follow the guidance provided with respect to installing filters (snubber
circuits) on the loop. In all cases please refer to the cable manufacturers data for specific conductor related information.

Hint! You can compare the PW values and Waveform of a device installed on the Minimum spec and test procedure
loop, then connect the device directly to the POL-100 and compare both PW and Example: Hewlett Packard Megazoom 54645A 200MS
waveforms to get a clear picture of how the signal is being influenced by the loop! 100Mhz
2 channel (although 1 will be enough)
External Trigger Input
Facility for storage to record waveforms for later review

Amplitude: 5V/Cm
Time base: 500Micros/CM

POL-100 must be in the Autolearn mode, or any other mode that


allows you to select and interrogate a single device (Device
Sampling Mode works best of all).
Loop conductors must be left open circuited with only one leg
( ith in
(either i or outt – nott both)
b th) connected
t d tto th
the POL
POL-100.
100 Use
U
the unconnected loop legs if you like to connect the Strobe channel
1 connections.
Chanel 1 probe must be connected to the Loop Pos with the probe
croc clip connected to negative.
External Trigger must be connected to + synch of the POL-100
Output – if probe croc clip is used then additional negative (-)
synch connection is not required.

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5 Appendix
5.5 Quick Start Guide
The following table provides with a list of frequently encountered issues and how, by using the POL-100, you can resolve them: -

Issue on site Feature of POL-100 to be Used Page Number


Multi-meter Function – enables you to locate short circuit, continuity issues and ensure loop
Cabling Issues lengths are within manufacturer guidelines. 11 - 12
Autolearn and Sampling - check the current values of the devices reporting the duplicate address
Intermittent to see if they are as a result of a genuine duplicate address or spurious cable issue, also make sure
Duplicate address POL-100 default settings are correct! 13, 14 & 15
Autolearn and Sampling - use these features to check the PW values of the devices reporting the
Intermittent TX duplicate address to see if they are as a result of a genuine hardware fault with the device or as a
Hard Fault result of spurious cable issues.
issues 13 14 & 15
13,
Bad polls and Autolearn and Sampling - use these features to check the PW values of the devices reporting the
spurious partial duplicate address to see if they are as a result of a genuine hardware fault with the device or as a
loop loss result of spurious cable issues. Please also refer to the tech tips link on page 31. 13, 14, 15 &31
Oscilloscope p Specification
p and Use - Issues may y be as a result of induced EMF on the loop,
p use
Bad polls / the scope to view the waveform and be sure to download the tech tips document to resolve issues
spurious partial relating to induction . The issue only occurs when the panel communicates both ways around the
loop loss on loop. It will only do this, when working in CLIP only mode when an alarm occurs or a loop open
alarm or loop circuit is detected by the panel. However in advanced mode the panel will always communicate both
b
breakk ways round d th
the lloop, 25 27
25, 27, 28 & 31
Loop device order Device Map - if you have issues on site and you are unsure of the order that the devices are wired
and cabling in, use the device mapping feature to map the loop and understand the location of devices and
layout is not potential faults. If you do not have Advanced devices equipped with integral isolation, you will not
known see an accurate map. p 21

Note: For further hints and tips to make life easier for you please review Appendix 5.7 !

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5 Appendix
5.6 POL-100 Configuration Default Settings List
Below are the list of default settings that enable the POL-100 to replicate more accurately an XLS80e control panel.
Important Note: Changes made in this menu will affect the ability of the POL-100 to correctly interpret information. Ensure that changes made are
done so with a full understanding of their impact – if in doubt, do not tinker and stick to the defaults listed below!

[Technical] – see 3.7.2


The TECHNICAL menu allows the engineer to change settings that will affect how the POL-100 interprets information from the devices.– incorrect
settings
g here could let loop
p issues slip
p by
y and/or create issues where they y do not exist!
Important Note: Please ensure your POL-100 has the default setting listed below in bold. If it does not, it may mean the results you receive
may not be considered the same as that experienced by the actual control panel.
Changes can be made by pressing the enter button and then by using either the number keys or the up down arrows, then hitting enter again to save
the changes.

I DUPLICATE: 66mA (0-500mA) This is the part of PW1 value that is read from the device(s) (100µsec after answering) in order to ascertain if there
is a duplicate address(s) on the loop. If the value is greater than 66mA, XLS80e will consider this as a duplicate address and indicate at the panel as
such. The higher the measured value, the more devices with the same address are answering the question from the panel!
T. MEASURE I: 65µsec (0-100µsec) Before a panel can analyse PW1 and check for a duplicate address, it must wait a short while for the initial peak
voltage to reduce, this time is the measure of Initial Time waited until the Initial Peak current is measured. Taking this reading too soon will result in
invalid duplicate address values!
T. MEAS. INIT. I: 65µsec (10-100µsec) Current after transition time. This is the amount of time, or window of opportunity that we have to take a
measurement of the duplicate address current after the T.MEASURE I time has expired. If we take too long to measure or measure too soon, we
could fall outside of our PW value - for Honeywell this is limited to 150µsec.
For further information with respect to the preceding three items please refer to appendix 5.2.
RESET TIME: 5msec (0-10msec) This is the period between samples, from one device to the next device and also used to power loop devices at
th loop
the l remains
i att 24Vdc
24Vd d during
i thi
this period.
i d It iis th
the fifinall closing
l i h handshake
d h k bbetween
t one d
device
i tto th
the panell so allll th
the other
th devices
d i after
ft ththe resett
time will again start “listening” to understand if the next question is for them.
PULSE TIME: 350µsec (0-500µsec) Is the time allowed between each question from the panel and subsequent answer form the device.
VOLTAGE: 24.0V (23-24v) This is a work in progress feature, it will one day allow the engineer to apply lower voltages to the loop to help predict
issues related to increased resistance, by lowering the supply voltage to the devices.
OFFSET: -1µsec
1µsec ( -99
99 - 100µsec ) The offset can be used to match the PW measured by the POL
POL-100
100 with that of the value for the same device
measured by the XLS80e control panel. The POL-100 can then have a plus or minus off set applied, which would then be applied to all PW values.
These measured value differences may change between loops and often from device to device dependent where they are on the loop.

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5 Appendix 5.7 Hints and Tips
Below are a list of hints and tips that will make your life a lot easier and therefore reduce the time it take you to resolve problems on site.
1 – Have you been on a POL-100 training course? If not, please contact your local HBS training department for further information.
2 – Before you do anything, please review the Technical Questions and Answers document located within the team room. It is always being
updated and contains many frequently asked questions including a how to with regard to fault finding on site: - http://acsnet.honeywell.com/sites/F-
SProductInformation/Bulletin%20Archive/2010-07-XLS80e_Technical_Questions_Answers_Links.doc
3 – Make sure that POL-100 default settings match those in appendix 5.6. If they do not, then you will not accurately mimic the response of the
XLS80e to this loop and your results will not be correct.
4 - POL-100 is portable, it sounds obvious but take it around the loop with you, don't just conduct tests from the control panel location. Move the
POL-100 to the mid point and check the direction that problems are located (e.g. Move to mid point disconnect a device and connect POL-100 to
positive in and negative in, check results, then connect positive out and negative out and check results – continue in this manor breaking the loop
down, and therefore the location of the faults as you go – break down the problems, and make them easier to solve.
5 – How to map on a CLIP only (non advanced device) loop. Purchase at least 6 x TC808EIS1002 (heat sensor with integral isolation) and 6 x
B501AP (sensor bases). Why? If you are fault finding on a CLIP only loop with no advanced devices, you will not be able to map the loop and
therefore the location of addresses will be much harder to find. Make it easier for yourself by inserting, at 6 equally spaced locations on the loop,
advanced devices (set addresses very high to avoid double address issues!), then map the loop. The advanced devices will act as marker points,
showing very clearly the addresses contained within each CLIP branch location between each advanced device – thus helping you to identify the
clusters of addresses and the physical location of a problem device or cabling. You could of course permanently replace 6 existing devices with their
equivalent in the advanced range to get the same result.
result Don’t forget to replace the base – older bases do not have the extra contact that allows you
to split the pos in and out and therefore will not allow the isolator to work!
6 – How to map on a CLIP only loop part 2 – try replacing some (temporarily / permanently) older CLIP modules for their modern day advanced
equivalent modules. Modules have a built in isolator that will achieve the same affect as point 3 above. The added benefit here is that plug
connections for the older series 200 devices are identical to the new devices so swapping them out takes seconds!
7 - If you seemingly have a broken loop and you have used new bases (B501-AP variants) with older devices in, make sure that the bases containing
old CLIP devices, have both positive legs installed in the +2 terminal. Otherwise the loop will be broken at that device as older CLIP device are
equipped with only three contact points
8 – When not in use, keep your battery charged fully – there is nothing more annoying than getting to site with a whole day of testing ahead of you
to find that your battery only has about 10 minutes charge time!
9 – Make sure you protect your investment, purchase the POL-100-ACC transport bag, to provide additional protection for your POL-100 when not
in use. In addition the belt and neck strap, allow you to be hands free to make connections whilst testing and provide safer working conditions when
working at height!

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5 Appendix 5.7 Hints and Tips Continued
10 – Take a pen and paper with you to write down your findings as you go around the loop.
11 – Speed up testing time by making your own sensor base compatible testing kit!
11a – Take one TC840MEIS device (can be any advanced protocol device so long as it contains an Isolator) unclip and separate the top and
bottom plastics
11b – Remove the square PCB and remove any conductive gel that remain of the contacts that were touching the PCB
11c – Take a two meter length of 3 core 1.5mm flex
11d – Solder one conductor to the tail of the contact pad on the inside of the base for terminal +2. Repeat for +4 and negative terminals, ensuring
your flex is routed through one of the grills - routing flex like this will allow you to engage the device in a base without fowling the base!
11e – drill two 6mm holes in the top of the device to allow you to insert a cable tie to secure the flex and prevent the solder joints from coming
apart in time
11f - Once finished, click the base back together then connect the other end of the flex into the POL-100, making sure you clearly mark up the
conductors

Y can swap th
You the +2 and
d +4 tterminals
i l iin th
the POL
POL-100
100 d
dependent
d t upon th
the direction
di ti (in (i or outt / lleft
ft or right
i ht off th
the d
device)
i ) you wish
i h tto measure, scan
or map. In the example below I have added compatible terminals that allow me to quickly swap between monitoring in and out at the device, simply
by swapping the plugs! Incidentally these are the same plugs used in XLS80e TB8 and TB9 (relays) located on the far right of the main PCB.

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5 Appendix
5.8 Further Support & Contact Information
To check to see if you have the latest firmware, instruction manual, driver updates, online training tools and feature benefit presentation material,
check o
outt the follo
following
ing link within
ithin the EMEAI team room,
room only
onl accessible when
hen behind the Hone
Honeywellell Fire wall:
all -

http://acsnet.honeywell.com/sites/F-SProductInformation/pol-100

Technical Questions and answers – includes a wealth of information to help fault find existing problems and avoid issues at design stage.: -

http://acsnet.honeywell.com/sites/F-SProductInformation/Bulletin%20Archive/2010-07-XLS80e_Technical_Questions_Answers_Links.doc

For an index of all past fire related technical bulletins: -

http://acsnet.honeywell.com/sites/F-SProductInformation/Bulletin%20Archive/00%20-%20FSBulletinsIndex.doc

Further Contact Information: -

John Bateson
Fire Alarm Product Manager
E
Europe, Middle
Middl East,
E t Africa
Af i & India
I di (EMEAI)
Honeywell Building Solutions
Mobile: 0044(0)7764 959411
Fax: 0044(0)7005 800241
Email: john.bateson@honeywell.com
Fire Team Room: http://acsnet.honeywell.com/sites/F-SProductInformation/default.aspx
Security: http://acsnet.honeywell.com/sites/emea_hbs_security/default.aspx
EBI: http://acsnet.honeywell.com/C2/C10/Systems%20and%20Products/default.aspx

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