CAST XFP USER MANUAL DFU5020000 - Rev2

CAST XFP
Networkable
Analogue Addressable
Fire Alarm Control Panel
1 Loop 16 Zone Panel

Part No. XFP501E/CA

Part No. XFP501/CA

Part No. XFP502/CA
User Manual
& Log Book
Approved Document No. DFU5020000 Rev 2
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
CONTENTS
Important safety notes ........................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Fire alarm systems - an overview ....................................................................................................................4
The CAST XFP fire alarm control panel ..........................................................................................................4
An overview of the panel’s access levels ........................................................................................................4
User responsibilities ............................................................................................................................5
Panel layout, indicators and controls ..............................................................................................6-7
General user operation ..................................................................................................................8-11

(Messages that may appear on the panel’s display and what they mean)
Normal conditions ............................................................................................................................................8
Fire conditions ..................................................................................................................................................9
1st-stage fire conditions ................................................................................................................................10
Fault conditions ..............................................................................................................................................11
Access level 1 (general user) controls and menu options ........................................................12-13

Displaying fire, fault, disablement and test events ..............................................................................12-13
Testing the panel’s lamps ..............................................................................................................................13
Displaying the panel’s alarm counter ............................................................................................................13
Access level 2 (authorised user) controls and menu options ....................................................14-19

Silencing the alarm sounders ........................................................................................................................14
Resounding the alarm sounders ....................................................................................................................14
Resetting the panel ........................................................................................................................................14
Displaying fire, fault, disablement and test events ....................................................................................15
Testing the panel’s lamps ..............................................................................................................................15
Displaying and clearing the panel’s alarm counter ......................................................................................15
Changing the panel’s time and date ............................................................................................................16
Event log functions ........................................................................................................................................16
Disabling or enabling parts of the system ..............................................................................................17-18
Changing the access level 2 entry code ........................................................................................................19
Access level 1 and 2 menus overview ..............................................................................................19
System set-up data chart ..................................................................................................................20
Fire alarm log book ......................................................................................................................21-24
USER MANUAL & LOG BOOK • Approved Document No. DFU5020000 Rev 2 • Page 2 of 24
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Read these instructions thoroughly before operation
Important Notes Hints
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.

The fire alarm control panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and used in accordance with this user manual.
Hazardous voltages are present inside the panel. DO NOT operate the fire alarm control panel with the
enclosure open. There is no need to open the enclosure except to carry out commissioning, maintenance and
remedial work. This work must only be carried out by competent service personnel who are fully conversant
with the contents of the separate Installation and Programming Manual for this product and have the
necessary skills for maintaining the equipment.
If the panel is damaged in any way, expert advice should be sought regarding its repair.
Regular servicing of the fire alarm system is highly recommended, preferably on a continuous maintenance
contract and by a competent organisation. A full-itemised installation report should be obtained at least
annually.
Disclaimer
Errors and omissions excepted. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this
range of fire panels for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of
the system as a whole. The manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right
to make changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice.
INTRODUCTION
Fire alarm systems - an overview

The primary purpose of a fire alarm system is to provide an early warning of a fire so that people and
animals can be evacuated and action taken to stop the fire as soon as possible - all according to a
predetermined plan.
Alarms may be raised by automatic detection devices, or manually by a person operating a manual call point
(MCP).
To ensure an alarm is dealt with in an orderly manner, it is important to know where the alarm is coming
from. To aid this function, fire alarm systems are usually split into zones, each covering a different
geographical area of a building.
When an alarm has been raised, the panel responds by indicating the zone(s) in which the alarm has
occurred and activating all relevant outputs (sounders, bells, strobes, beacons, relays, etc.) to provide a
warning of the fire.
The CAST XFP fire alarm control panel

The CAST XFP is an intelligent ‘addressable’ fire alarm panel designed to work with a wide range of ‘CAST’
compatible fire detection devices. As such, it is able to provide much more detailed information about a fire
condition than just the number of the activated zone.
As well as giving prioritised feedback on the status of the system, the easy-to-read 80-character display will
indicate the name and location of every detector that has responded to a fire and also show the order in
which they went into alarm.
It will also display detailed information on any fault conditions that arise and can be programmed by an
engineer to operate in a number of different ways to help reduce the incidence of false alarms and to
encourage the orderly evacuation of a building in a true fire condition.
Controls are available that will allow authorised users to silence or reset a fire condition, to resound the
alarm sounders, to disable or enable parts of the system to suit prevailing conditions, to change the panel’s
date and time and to test the panel’s indicators to ensure they are working correctly.
All of these functions - and more - are explained in detail in this user manual.
An overview of the panel’s access levels

Three access levels are available at the panel - access level 1, access level 2 and access level 3.
Access level 1 is the general user level which is accessible to everyone. At this level you can:
• Scroll through any fire or fault conditions that are displayed on the panel’s display
• View any disablements, or zones that are being tested
• Test the panel’s lamps (LED indicators and display) to ensure they are working correctly
• Determine the total number of times the panel has been in a fire condition
• Gain entry to access level 2 (authorised user level) and, if you are an engineer, access level 3.
Access level 2 is the authorised user level which is accessible to authorised, trained personnel only.
Access to this level is achieved by either, the input of a special four-digit code using the panel’s
pushbuttons, or by turning the panel’s keyswitch to the armed position ‘I’.
At access level 2, the panel’s Silence, Reset and Investigate buttons become active and users are able to:
• Enable or disable zones, sounders, outputs, relays and devices
• Display and/or reset the panel’s event history
• Set the time and date
• Change the entry code to access level 2 from its factory default.
Access level 3 is the panel’s engineering/programming level. On no account should access level 3 be
accessed by anyone but an authorised system engineer. A fire panel is a piece of life safety equipment and
unauthorised access may affect the way the panel functions, endanger life and void the warranty. If you
are an engineer, details of access level 3 can be found in the separate engineering manual.
USER RESPONSIBILITIES
BS5839-1 is the British Standard code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Section 7 of the standard (User
Responsibilities) states that a named responsible person should be appointed to supervise all matters
pertaining to the fire alarm system {clause 47.2a}.
Highlighted below is a summary of the main functions the responsible person is expected to carry out with
regard to BS5839-1 only. It does not highlight any other responsibilities that may be required of the user or
responsible person that are listed in documentation such as the Employers Guide to Fire Safety, the Fire
Precautions (Workplace) regulations and/or any other legislation relevant to the premises. If in doubt, the
fire authority can advise on the fire legislation that applies to any given building. For countries outside the
UK, different user responsibilities may apply.
BS5839-1 states the responsible person should:

(The bracketed numbers {xx} identify the BS5839-1 clauses to which the summary refers.)
1 Ensure the fire alarm panel is checked daily to confirm there are no faults on the system {47.2b}.
2 Ensure arrangements are in place for the test, maintenance and regular servicing of the system with
regard to Section 6 of the standard {47.2c}. Important: Clause 44 of BS5839-1 recommends weekly and
monthly tests that should be carried out by the responsible person. See below for details.
3 Ensure the Fire Alarm Log Book is kept up to date by recording fire signals, fault signals, work on the
system, etc., and make sure it is available for inspection at all times {47.2d / 48}.
4 Ensure all relevant occupants of the premises are instructed in the proper use of the system {47.2e}.
5 Take steps to limit the number of false alarms on the system {47f}.
6 Ensure the effectiveness of the system is not impaired by ensuring there is a space of at least 500mm in
all directions around and below every fire detector and that all manual call points are unobstructed and
easy to see {47g}.
7 Liaise with all relevant building engineers, decorators, etc., to ensure any changes to (or maintenance
of), the building’s fabric does not compromise the protection given by the fire alarm system, create faults
or false alarms {47h}.
8 Ensure that any structural or occupancy changes planned for the building are done so with due and early
consideration given to any changes that may be required to the fire system {47h}.
9 Ensure that a selection of spare parts are held as appropriate within the premises {47j}.
Routine weekly testing to be undertaken by the user/responsible person

To meet the requirements of Clause 44 of BS5839-1 we recommend the following tests are carried out at
approximately the same time each week, during normal working hours:
Note: It is essential any alarm receiving centre is contacted before, and after, these tests to avoid unwanted
alarms and to confirm the fire signal is correctly received.
• Carry out an Indicator lamp test to check all zone lights show and the internal sounder activates.
• Operate a manual call point or automatic detector to test the fire alarm.
• Check that the alarm sounders operate.
• Reset the system by first pressing the Silence/Resound Sounders button and then pressing the Control
Panel Reset button.
• Verify that no manual call points or automatic detectors are obstructed in any way.
• Test a different zone each week using a different call point or detector so all zones are tested in rotation.
Routine monthly testing to be undertaken by the user/responsible person

Ensure authorised service personnel verify the system’s standby power supply, or batteries, are in good
working order.
Quarterly and periodic inspection, testing, servicing and maintenance

It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that an ongoing periodic plan is in place that meets Clause 45
(Inspection and Servicing) of BS5839-1. The work required to meet this Clause must be carried out by a
competent person with specialist knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems. The standard recognises
this will normally be an outside specialist fire alarm servicing organisation.
Note: The above summaries do not replace Sections 6 and 7 of BS5839-1 but are intended to help the user gain a greater
understanding of his or her responsibilities. We strongly recommend the named responsible person familiarises themselves with
the full standard, copies of which are available from the British Standards Institute, Customer Services Dept., 389 Chiswick High
Road, London, W4 4AL. Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001. Web: www.bsi-global.com.
PANEL LAYOUT, INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
Front panel layout of single loop, 16 zone fire panel
Fire Alarm Control Panel Instructions
10:59:03 24 Jun : Normal

FOXCO WAREHOUSING
To view more events use the scroll buttons
To silence the internal sounder: press

To silence/resound the alarm sounders:
more
information
Fire Fire Zones
Turn key to l and press
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OR press and . Enter code and press
To reset the panel:
Ensure all alarm conditions are silenced and escape accept
investigations are complete and press 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
To exit access mode:
Remove key OR press and hold
menu silence internal

General fault sounder
flashing light - call engineer
supply general phased
present test accessed disablement evacuation
control panel silence/resound
CA ST XFP SERIES reset sounders
The system must be
tested regularly.
If in doubt, refer to
XFP the user manual. general power system sounder delays
176b investigate
EN54-2 & EN54-4 Manufactured in England fault supply fault status running
fault
Front panel layout of one or two loop, 32 zone fire panel
10:59:03 24 Jun : Normal

FOXCO WAREHOUSING
menu more information
Fire Zones
silence Fire
internal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
sounder
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
escape accept supply general phased

present test accessed disablement evacuation
general power supply system sounder delays

control panel investigate silence/resound
reset sounders fault fault fault status running
Fire Alarm Control Panel Instructions To view more events use the scroll buttons
General fault
I To silence the internal sounder: press
flashing light - call engineer To silence/resound the alarm sounders: Turn key to l and press
176b OR press and . Enter code and press
O To reset the panel: Ensure all alarm conditions are silenced
and investigations are complete and press
To exit access mode: Remove key
XFP
OR press and hold
EN54-2 & 4 The system must be tested regularly.
Manufactured in England
If in doubt, refer to the user manual.
LED indicators
Liquid crystal display Provides detailed info on the status of the fire alarm system, see pages 8 - 11
(General) Fire Flashes red when there is a fire condition on any zone and goes steady red
when the alarm is silenced. Subsequent fire conditions will restart this indicator
flashing until it is silenced again
Fire Zones One or more of these indicators will flash red in an alarm condition to show
which (1-16 or 1-32) zone(s) the fire is in and will go steady when silenced
Supply Present Normally lit green to show that all of the panel’s power supplies are
functioning correctly
Test Lit yellow when the panel is in walk test mode. This indicator does NOT light
for any other test condition
Accessed Lit yellow when the panel is in access level 2 or 3
General Disablement Lit yellow when one or more zone, sounder, output or relay is disabled
Phased Evacuation Flashes yellow when there is a phased evacuation in process

General Fault Flashes yellow when there is a fault condition on the panel. Will always be lit
in conjunction with at least one other fault indicator
Power Supply Fault Lit yellow when the panel’s power supply or Mains has failed or the panel’s
standby battery is in poor condition
System Fault Lit yellow when a system error, such as a microprocessor fault, occurs. Remains
lit even if the panel automatically clears the fault
Sounder Status Flashes yellow if there is a faulty sounder or a sounder disablement anywhere
on the system
Delays Running Lit yellow when one or more output delays have been programmed by an engineer.
Flashes yellow when one or more output delays are running.
Button controls
More Information Displays additional information on any fire or fault conditions that appear
on the panel’s display
(Scroll Up) 5 (1) Dependent on the status of the panel, these two buttons:
(Scroll Down) 6 (3) • scroll vertically through any fire or fault conditions that appear on the
panel’s display
• scroll vertically through the panel’s user menus
• manipulate date, time and disablement settings, etc.
• serve as code input buttons to access levels 2 or 3
Accept 4 (2) Dependent on the status of the panel, these two buttons:
Escape 3 (4) • scroll horizontally through the panel’s user menus
• escape or accept options available in the panel’s user menus
• serve as code input buttons to access levels 2 or 3
Menu Provides access to the panel’s user menus
Silence Internal Sounder Silences the panel’s internal sounder
Control Panel Reset Resets the panel when the sounders are silenced (access levels 2 & 3 only)
Silence / Resound Sounders Silences or resounds the system’s sounders (access levels 2 & 3 only)
Investigate Starts the panel’s investigate timer function (access levels 2 & 3 only). Only
available if the panel’s investigate function has been enabled by an engineer
Keyswitch control
Turning the keyswitch to the armed position ‘I’ gives the user instant access to
access level 2 (authorised user level). The key is non-removable in position ‘I’.
GENERAL USER OPERATION

(MESSAGES THAT MAY APPEAR ON THE PANEL’S DISPLAY AND WHAT THEY MEAN)
At access level 1, the panel’s display provides feedback on the system’s current status. Priority is always given
to the most important current event, i.e. fire conditions will override any fault conditions. This section
(pages 8 - 11) outlines the various messages that may be displayed, what they mean and what action is
required.
Normal conditions
In normal mode (when no fires or faults or are occurring), one of the following messages will be displayed
at the panel:
System status options

: Normal
Time Date System status : Normal: occupied
: Normal: unoccupied
: Outputs delayed
10:59:34 24 Jun : Normal : Disablements active
FREDCO WAREHOUSING : Zone tests active
Site specific text
System status options

Normal is displayed when there are no fires or faults on the system and the panel’s day/night (building
occupied/unoccupied) facility HAS NOT been set up by the engineer.
Normal: occupied is displayed when there are no fires or faults on the system and the panel is in day
(building occupied) mode.
Normal: unoccupied is displayed when there are no fires or faults on the system and the panel is in
night (building unoccupied) mode.
Day/night (building occupied/unoccupied) settings are normally programmed by an engineer. They

allow the system to operate differently dependent on the time of day with, for example, different
detector sensitivity settings and lower sounder volumes.
Outputs delayed is displayed if one or more delays to outputs have been programmed by an engineer.
It indicates that certain outputs (which may include sounders, relays and/or output units) will not
trigger in the event of a fire alarm condition for a set period of time. Pressing the More Information
button in a fire alarm condition will give more information about delays.
Disablements active is displayed if one or more disablements have been programmed by an authorised
user or engineer. If required, you can view these disablements at access level 1. If you are an authorised
user, you can cancel them (or set additional disablements) at access level 2.
Zone tests active is displayed if one or more of the fire alarm system’s zones have been programmed
into test mode by an engineer. When a zone is in test mode, any fire alarm conditions raised on it WILL
NOT be reported to the panel in the normal way. As such, this message should only appear when an
engineer is working on the system. If required, you can view which zones are in test mode at access
levels 1 or 2. Zones can only be taken out of test mode by an engineer.
Fire conditions
In the event of a fire condition in a single zone:
• the panel’s general Fire indicator will flash
• the panel’s internal sounder will pulse
• the relevant Fire Zone indicator on the panel will flash
• the panel’s display will show the number and name of the zone in fire (see example below)
• the system’s sounders, relays and other output devices will operate as programmed by an engineer.
Number of zone in fire Name of zone in fire System status
Last zone: 1:North Stairs :FIRE!

1 Zones
Total number of
zones in fire
Pressing the More Information button will display the actual device that has triggered the fire condition, for
example:
Number of activated
devices within the zone Number of zone in fire
If more than one device is in a fire
condition on the zone, the top left
1 of 1 Alarms in: Zone 1 corner of the display will show, for
North stairs : Detector near exit example “1 of 3” and can be scrolled
through using the 5 and 6 buttons.
Name of zone in fire Device description
In the event of a fire condition on multiple zones:

• the panel’s general Fire indicator will flash, the internal sounder will pulse and the relevant Fire
Zone indicators will flash
• the panel’s display will show the first and last zones that went into fire together with the total
number of zones that are in fire. For example, if a fire condition has occurred in zones 1, 2 and 3
in that order, the display will show a message similar to the one below
• the system’s sounders, relays and other output devices will operate as programmed by an engineer.
1st Zone: 1: North Stairs :FIRE!

Last Zone: 3: Ground Floor 3 Zones
To view any additional zones that are in fire, press the 5 or 6 buttons as appropriate. The display
will continue to show the last zone that went into fire but all previous zones will now appear on a
step-by-step basis with details of which order they went into fire, i.e. 1st zone, 2nd zone, etc.
Pressing the More Information button at any time will give you details of the actual device(s) that are
in a fire condition on the zone that is on the top line of the display. These can be scrolled through
using the 5 and 6 buttons.
In the event of a fire condition, the building’s fire management plan should always be
executed.
Authorised users can silence or reset the system by entering access level 2 and pressing the appropriate
buttons on the panel’s front. Details on how to do this can be found on page 14.
Fire conditions with output delays

If a fire condition occurs on a zone that has been programmed (by an engineer) with one or more output
delays, the panel will report the fire condition as described above but the panel’s Delays Running indicator
will flash yellow to indicate that one or more of the zone’s assigned outputs has not yet triggered. Details
of which outputs have delays running can be viewed by pressing the More Information button.
1st-stage fire conditions

On sites where there is a high incidence of nuisance alarms or where the consequence of a false alarm
could result in the activation of, say, a sprinkler system, the fire officer may have permitted certain
zones to be set up with:
• a 1st-stage zone dependency function - to prevent the zone going into full alarm until certain
other events have occurred on the same zone, such as a second device going into alarm, OR
• a 1st-stage investigation delay period - to give the user time to investigate the cause of an
alarm before a full alarm is initiated.
Details of any zones set up with 1st-stage alarm conditions should appear on the System Set-Up Data
Chart on page 20.
In the event of a 1st-stage fire condition (zone dependency or investigation delay):

• the relevant Fire Zone indicator on the panel will flash
• the panel’s display will show the number and name of the last zone which entered a “1st-Stage”
fire condition (see example below).
Number of zone in Name of zone in

1st stage fire 1st stage fire System status
Last zone: 1:Ground Floor 1st-Stage

1 Zones
Total number of
zones in 1st stage fire
If the 1st-stage alarm is in a zone set up with a zone dependency function:

Press the More Information button to display the actual device that has triggered the 1st-stage fire
condition (the display will also confirm that the panel is waiting for a confirmatory signal before
going into full alarm). Pressing the More Information again will show how long is left before the
panel auto-resets (returns to normal mode) should a confirmatory signal not be received.
If the 1st-stage alarm is in a zone set up with an investigation delay period:

Press the More Information button to display the actual device that has triggered the 1st-stage fire
condition (pressing More Information again will count down how long you have to invoke the
zone’s investigation delay period before it goes into full alarm).
To start the zone’s investigation delay period:

Enter access level 2 (see page 14) and press the Investigate button. The period the investigation
delay runs for will be as programmed by an engineer. Pressing More Information after the
Investigate button has been pressed will display how long is left before the investigation period
expires and the zone goes into full alarm.
If upon investigation you discover the fire condition is correct, you can override the delay by activating
any manual call point in that zone.
Should any additional detection device(s) be activated in the zone being investigated during the
recognition or delay periods, the panel will automatically put the zone into full alarm.
Should you discover the fire condition is false, you can silence or reset the 1st-stage fire condition at
access level 2 (see page 14) and take appropriate action to clear the nuisance alarm.
In effect, the 1st-stage delay on a zone set up for investigation comprises two delays - the initial recognition
period (where the user is expected to acknowledge the delay) followed by the investigation period itself.
Fault conditions
If a part of the fire alarm system fails due to detector failure, wiring fault, etc.:
• one or more of the panel’s Fault indicators will flash
• the panel’s display will show an appropriate fault message (in the case of a faulty manual call
point, for example, the zone on which the faulty call point is located will be displayed):
Last zone in fault Name of zone in fault

Should there be more than one fault
condition, the top right side of the
Zone 1: Ground Floor More display will read ‘More. ↑↓’ and you
There are faults on this zone can scroll through them using the
panel’s 5 or 6 buttons.
Fault message
Press the More Information button to view additional details about the displayed fault. For device
specific faults, the actual device that has triggered the fault condition will be shown. For other faults,
information pertinent to that fault will be displayed instead (if available).
For device specific faults, pressing the More Information button again will display the unique ID code
and address location of the faulty device for the benefit of service engineers, etc.
Name of zone in fault Device description
Ground Floor :Reception Call Point

Device Missing More
Device status
In the event of a fault condition, the designated responsible person on site should:
• Mute the panel’s internal sounder by pressing the Silence Internal Sounder button.
Note: Any new faults will restart the internal sounder.
• Note down the nature of the fault(s) in the Fire Alarm Log Book (page 22)
• Take appropriate steps to ensure the fault(s) is/are rectified.
ACCESS LEVEL 1 (General User) CONTROLS AND MENU OPTIONS

Access level 1 is the general user level which is accessible to everyone. At this level you can:
• Scroll through any fire or fault conditions (as described on pages 9 - 11)
• Test the panel’s lamps (LED indicators and display) to ensure they are working correctly
• Determine the total number of times the panel has been in a fire condition
• Gain entry to access level 2 (authorised user level) and, if you are an engineer, access level 3.
Press the Menu button on the panel’s front at access level 1. The panel’s general user menu is displayed
(see picture below) which can be navigated using the panel’s scroll (56), Accept (4) and Escape (3)
buttons as appropriate.
Each menu option available at access level 1 is explained in detail below.
Menu button
(model dependent)
ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 2

DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS Note: Menu options shown in bold will only appear
DISPLAY FAULT EVENTS if relevant to the panel’s status. For example,
DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS will not appear if there are no
DISPLAY DISABLEMENTS
active fire conditions on the system.
DISPLAY ZONES IN TEST
LAMP TEST
DISPLAY ALARM COUNTER
Enter access level 2

Access level 2 is for authorised users only and access to it requires the input of a special four digit code
using the panel’s pushbuttons, or by turning the panel’s keyswitch to the armed position ‘I’.
When the ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 2? prompt appears, press the Accept4 button and you will be asked
to enter the code:
Enter Access Level 2 code:
Enter the access level 2 code using the 5(1), 4(2), 6(3), 3(4) buttons as appropriate. The default code
to access level 2 is 3 3 3 3 (four presses of the 6 button). If this does not work, the code may have been
changed by an authorised user/engineer. A record of any changes should appear on the System Set-Up
Data Chart on page 20 of this user manual. If they do not, contact your maintenance company.
As soon as the code has been entered correctly you will be taken into access level 2. Additional panel
controls and menu options will now be available (see pages 15 - 19).

Access level 3 is the panel’s engineering level. ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ACCESS LEVEL 3 BE ACCESSED
BY ANYONE BUT AN AUTHORISED SYSTEM ENGINEER. A FIRE PANEL IS A PIECE OF LIFE SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND UNAUTHORISED ACCESS MAY AFFECT THE WAY THE PANEL FUNCTIONS, ENDANGER
LIFE AND VOID ITS WARRANTY. If you are an engineer, details of access level 3 can be found in the
panel’s separate engineering manual.
Display fire events

This function is only available if there are active fire conditions on the system. If available, press the
Accept4 button once and a window similar to the one below will appear:
Last Zone: 1:North Stairs :Fire!

1 Zone
Pressing the 5 and 6 buttons will scroll the display through all active fire conditions. More detailed
information (if applicable) can be viewed by pressing the panel’s More Information button. To return
to the main access level 1 menu press the Escape3 button.
Display fault events

This function is only available if there are active faults on the system. If available, press the Accept4
button once and a window similar to the one below will appear:
Zone 1: Ground Floor

There are faults on this zone
Pressing the 5 and 6 buttons will scroll the display through all active faults. More detailed
Display disablements
This function is only available when there are active disablements on the system. If available, press the
Accept4 button once and a window similar to the one below will appear:
1st Zone: 1: Shop floor

On: This Panel: Is Disabled
Pressing the 5 and 6 buttons will scroll the display through all active disablements. More detailed
Display zones in test

This function is only available if there are zones being tested. If available, press the Accept4 button
once and a window similar to the one below will appear:
Zone 1: North Stairs

Is On Test
Pressing the 5 and 6 buttons will scroll the display through all zones in test mode. More detailed
Testing the panel’s lamps

This function tests the panel’s lamps (LED indicators and display) to ensure they are working correctly.
LAMP TEST? AL1

Display Alarm Counter
When selected, press the Accept4 button and all of the panel’s LED indicators will illuminate steady
for approximately two seconds and its display will progressively block fill. The panel’s internal sounder
will also sound. Upon completion, the panel will return to the main access level 1 menu. If any of the
indicators fail to illuminate or the display does not function correctly, report the fault(s) to the
designated site engineer and make a note of it in the Fire Alarm Log Book (page 22).
Displaying the panel’s alarm counter

This function displays the total number of times the panel has been in a fire alarm condition (a
maximum of 999 counts). When selected, press the Accept4 button once and the display will show
the total number of times the panel has been in a fire condition since it was installed AND the total
number of times it has been in alarm since the alarm counter was last cleared, for example:
Total Alarms = 12
Alarms since 01/01/16 = 7
To return to the main access level 1 menu press the Escape3 button.
ACCESS LEVEL 2 (Authorised User) CONTROLS & MENU OPTIONS

Access level 2 is available to authorised, trained personnel only. At this level, the panel’s
Silence/Resound Sounders, Control Panel Reset and Investigate buttons become active and you can:
• Enable or disable zones, sounders, outputs, relays and devices
• Display and/or reset the panel’s event history
• Set the time and date
• Change the entry code to access level 2 from its factory default.
Details of how to use the panel’s Silence/Resound Sounders, Control Panel Reset and Investigate
buttons can be found below.
Entering access level 2 - Using the pushbuttons on the panel

Entry to access level 2 requires the input of a special four digit code.
Press the Menu button on the panel’s front at access level 1. When the ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 2? prompt
appears, press the Accept4 button and you will be asked to enter the code:
Enter Access Level 2 code:
Enter the access level 2 code using the 5(1), 4(2), 6(3), 3(4) buttons as appropriate. The default code
to access level 2 is 3 3 3 3 (four presses of the 6 button). If this does not work, the code may have
been changed by an authorised user/engineer. A record of any changes should appear on the System Set-
Up Data Chart on page 20 of this user manual. If they do not, contact your maintenance company.
Entering access level 2 - Using the keyswitch on the panel

Entry to access level 2 is gained by turning the panel’s keyswitch to the armed position ‘I’.
Silencing the alarm sounders

To silence any active alarm sounders, enter access level 2 (see above) and press the Silence/Resound
Sounders button. The alarm sounders will cease to sound and the panel’s general Fire and relevant Fire
Zone indicators will go steady.
Should a fire condition occur on another zone whilst the alarm sounders are silenced, the panel:
• Will activate the sounders programmed by an engineer for activation by the new zone(s) in alarm
• Will flash the general Fire and appropriate Zone indicator(s) for any new zone(s) in alarm
• May, if programmed by an engineer, automatically reactivate the silenced alarm sounders and flash
any related Fire Zone indicator(s).
Resounding the alarm sounders

Pressing the Silence/Resound Sounders button when the alarm sounders are silenced will resound them.
Pressing the Silence/Resound Sounders button again will silence the alarm sounders.
Resetting the panel

After the cause of an alarm has been cleared and the alarm sounders have been silenced (see above),
the panel can be reset by pressing the Control Panel Reset button.
The panel will give a double beep to indicate the reset process has started and, after a few seconds,
the Fire Zone indicators and general Fire indicator will go out to indicate the process is complete. If
there are still any fire conditions on any zones, the panel will go back into alarm as before.
Note: The panel’s Investigate button is only active if an engineer has programmed one, or
more, zones to operate with a 1st-stage investigation delay period (see page 10 for detailed
information on this feature).
When in access level 2 the panel’s authorised user menu is displayed (see picture below) which can be
navigated using the panel’s scroll (56), Accept(4) and Escape (3) buttons, as appropriate.
Each menu option available at access level 2 is explained in detail below.

ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 3 Clear to todays date?
DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS
Note: The menu options
DISPLAY FAULT EVENTS shown in bold will only
DISPLAY DISABLEMENTS appear if relevant to the
PRINT EVENT HISTORY panel’s status. For example,
DISPLAY EVENT HISTORY DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS will not
LAMP TEST
RESET EVENT HISTORY appear if there are no active
fire conditions on the system.
SET TIME/DATE If any of these bold menus
EVENT LOG FUNCTIONS appear, refer to their listings
SET/CLEAR DISABLEMENTS ENABLE/DISABLE ZONES in access level 1 (pages 12 - 13)
ENABLE/DISABLE SOUNDERS
for details of how they work.
CHANGE ACCESS LEVEL 2 CODE
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUTS
ENABLE/DISABLE RELAYS
ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES
ENABLE/DISABLE FAULT RELAY
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUT DELAYS

Access level 3 is the panel’s engineering level. ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ACCESS LEVEL 3 BE ACCESSED
BY ANYONE BUT AN AUTHORISED SYSTEM ENGINEER. A FIRE PANEL IS A PIECE OF LIFE SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND UNAUTHORISED ACCESS MAY AFFECT THE WAY THE PANEL FUNCTIONS, ENDANGER
LIFE AND VOID ITS WARRANTY. If you are an engineer, details of access level 3 can be found in the
panel’s separate engineering manual.
Testing the panel’s lamps

This function tests the panel’s lamps (LED indicators and display) to ensure they are working correctly.
When selected, press the Accept4 button and all of the panel’s LED indicators will illuminate steady
for approximately two seconds and the display will progressively block fill. The panel’s internal
sounder will also sound. Upon completion, the panel will return to the main access level 2 menu. If
any of the indicators fail to illuminate or the display does not function correctly, report the fault(s) to
the designated site engineer and make a note of it in the Fire Alarm Log Book (page 22).
Displaying and clearing the panel’s alarm counter

This function displays the total number of times the panel has been in a fire alarm condition (a
maximum of 999 counts). When selected, press the Accept4 button and the display will show the
total number of times the panel has been in a fire condition since it was installed AND the total
number of times it has been in alarm since its alarm counter was last cleared, for example:
Total Alarms = 12
Press the Escape3 button to return to the main access level 2 menu or, to clear the alarm counter,
press the Accept4 button. A window similar to the one below will appear:
Clear to today's date?

Press the Accept4 button once and the alarm counter will reset and start counting any new fire
conditions from the current date today’s date. A short confirmation message will confirm the change
has been made before the display returns to the main access level 2 menu.
Changing the panel’s time and date

This function allows the panel’s time and date to be adjusted. When selected, press the Accept4
button and the following window (or similar) will appear:
Set the time:- 00:00
Use the 5 and 6 buttons to adjust the hour (the panel has a 24 hour clock).
When the correct hour is displayed, press the Accept4 button to move to the minutes field.
Use the 5 and 4 buttons to adjust the minutes.
When the correct time is displayed, press the Accept4 button to alter the date.
A window similar to the one below will appear:
Set the time:- 16:52

Set the date:- xx:xx:xx
Use the scroll 5 6 and Accept4 buttons to set the day/month/year as appropriate. When correct,
press the Accept4 button again and you will be returned to the main access level 2 menu.
Event log functions

This function allows you to view the panel’s event log on the panel’s display, or to reset it. When the
EVENT LOG FUNCTIONS? prompt appears, press the Accept4 button and scroll down to the desired
function using the 6 button.
Note: The PRINT EVENT HISTORY function is for future.
The DISPLAY EVENT HISTORY menu option, when selected, displays the panel’s 499 event log on the
display. For example:
Event 499 at 01/01/16 11:31:19

Access Level 2 entered
Initially only the last event will appear in the window but you can scroll through the list using the 5
button to see previous saved events. When the log is full, the oldest record is replaced by the newest
record. Events are listed in chronological order. When you have finished viewing the required events,
press the Escape3 button to return to the previous menu.
The RESET EVENT HISTORY? menu option, when selected, clears the log from the panel’s memory. To
help ensure it is not erased by mistake, a warning will appear when the Accept4 button is pressed:
Are you sure you want to erase

the Event log?
Press the Accept4 button to confirm you want to erase the log. The following window will appear
whilst the log resets after which the panel will return you to the EVENT HISTORY MENU.
Resetting the Event History...

Resetting entry 499
Disabling or enabling parts of the system

Selecting this menu option takes you to the disablements sub-menu which allows you to enable or
disable zones, sounders, outputs, relays, individual devices, the panel’s fault relay or output delays.
We strongly recommend all disablements are regularly reviewed and immediately enabled when no
longer necessary as they can have a major effect on how the system works.
Enable/disable zones
This function allows you to disable zones from reporting faults, fires, etc., and is normally used to
temporarily disable a zone of detectors/call points in areas such as loading bays where they are prone
to nuisance triggering from vehicle fumes. When selected, press the Accept4 button and a window
similar to the one below will appear:
Zone: 1: Shop Floor

Enabled
Select the zone to be disabled/enabled using the 5 and 6 buttons. Press the Accept4 button and
the zone’s status (Enabled or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the 5 and 6 buttons to toggle between
enabled and disabled and press the Accept4 button to select the desired option.
The window will now move to the next available zone allowing further enablements or disablements
to be made. Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape3 button.
Note: If all the input devices on a zone have been individually disabled using the ENABLE/DISABLE
DEVICES function described on page 18, the zone they belong to will also be disabled. If you try to re-
enable a zone which has no enabled devices on it, a prompt appears saying this cannot be done.
Instead you must first enable at least one device on the zone using the ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES
function before re-enabling the zone itself.
Enable/disable sounders
This function allows you to disable one or more sounder groups from sounding in a fire condition.
When selected, press the Accept4 button and a window similar to the one below will appear:
Sounder Group: 1
Select the sounder group (1 to 16 or ALL) to be disabled/enabled using the 5 and 6 buttons.
When the desired sounder group has been selected, press the Accept4 button once and the sounder
group’s status (Enabled or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the 5 and 6 buttons to toggle between
enabled and disabled and press the Accept4 button to select the desired option. The window will
now move to the next sounder group allowing further enablements or disablements to be made.
Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape3 button.
Enable/disable outputs
This function allows you to disable one or more output sets from sounding in a fire condition. It is typically
used to disable, for example, auto-diallers and other ancillary equipment from activating during routine
maintenance. When selected, press the Accept4 button and a window similar to the one below will appear:
Output Set: 1
Select the output set (1 to 16 or ALL) to be disabled/enabled using the 5 and 6 buttons.
When the desired output set has been selected, press the Accept4 button once and the output set’s
status (Enabled or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the 5 and 6 buttons to toggle between enabled
and disabled and press the Accept4 button to select the desired option. The window will now move
to the next output set allowing further enablements or disablements to be made. Alternatively, to
return to the previous menu press the Escape3 button.
Enable/disable relays
This function allows the disablement of one or more of the panel’s 3 auxiliary relays from activating, as
programmed. When selected, press the Accept4 button and a window similar to the one below appears:
Panel Relay:- 1
Select the relay (1, 2 or 3) to be disabled/enabled using the 5 and 6 buttons.

When the desired relay has been selected, press the Accept4 button and the relay’s status (Enabled
or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the 5 and 6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and
press the Accept4 button to select the desired option. The window will now move to the next relay
allowing further enablements or disablements to be made. Alternatively, to return to the previous
menu press the Escape3 button.
Enable/disable devices
This function allows loop devices to be disabled from reporting faults, fires, etc., and is normally used
to temporarily disable detectors/call points that are nuisance tripping. When selected, press the
Accept4 button and a window similar to the one below will appear:
Select Zones:- 1: Shop Floor
Use the 5 and 6 buttons to select the zone where the device you wish to disable/enable is located.
When selected, press the Accept4 button and a list of all devices that can be disabled or enabled in
that zone will appear, e.g.
Shop Floor:- 1: Gent WC

Loop 1, Device 3: Enabled
Use the 5 and 6 buttons to scroll through the available devices. When the desired device appears,
press the Accept4 button and the device’s status (Enabled or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the 5
and 6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and press the Accept4 button to select the
desired option. The window will now move to the next device allowing further enablements or
disablements to be made. Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape3 button.
Note: If all the input devices on a zone are individually disabled, the zone they belong to will also be
disabled. If you try to re-enable a zone which has no enabled devices on it using the ENABLE/DISABLE
ZONES function described on page 17, a prompt appears saying this cannot be done. Instead you must
first enable at least one device on the zone before re-enabling the zone itself.
Enable/disable fault relay

This function can be used to suppress the panel’s fault relay from activating in a fault condition. When
selected, press the Accept4 button and the following window will appear:
Fault relay is:- Enabled
Use the 5 and 6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and press the Accept4 button
to select the desired option. Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape3 button.
Enable/disable output delays

This function can be used to globally disable, or enable, any delays to outputs that may have been
programmed by an engineer. Note the enable/disable function is still selectable even if no delays have
been programmed. When selected, press the Accept4 button and the following window will appear:
Delays to Outputs are:-

Enabled
Use the 5 and 6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and press the Accept4 button
to select the desired option. Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape3 button.
Changing the access level 2 entry code

This function allows you to change the four digit code needed to enter the panel’s access level 2 menu
options. When selected, press the Accept4 button and the following window will appear:
Enter NEW Access Level 2 Code
Using the 5(1), 4(2), 6(3), 3(4) buttons, enter the new four digit access level 2 entry code. After
the fourth digit has been entered, the panel will request you confirm the new code by re-entering it.
Enter NEW Access Level 2 Code: ****

Confirm NEW Access Level 2 Code:
Enter the code again by pressing the 5(1), 4(2), 6(3), 3(4) buttons in same sequence. If the two
codes match, the panel will accept the code and you will be taken back to access level 2. If you type
an incorrect confirmation code you will be prompted to start the new code entry sequence again.
BE SURE TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE NEW CODE ON PAGE 20 OF THIS USER MANUAL.
ACCESS LEVEL 1 AND 2 MENUS OVERVIEW

Menu button
(model dependent)
AL1

DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS
DISPLAY FAULT EVENTS
Keyswitch (K/S) DISPLAY ZONES IN TEST
(model dependent) LAMP TEST
K/S ENTRY CODE ENTRY

Clear to todays date?
AL2

DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS
PRINT EVENT HISTORY
DISPLAY FAULT EVENTS
DISPLAY EVENT HISTORY
RESET EVENT HISTORY
LAMP TEST
SET TIME/DATE
EVENT LOG FUNCTIONS
SET/CLEAR DISABLEMENTS ENABLE/DISABLE ZONES
CHANGE ACCESS LEVEL 2 CODE ENABLE/DISABLE SOUNDERS
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUTS
ENABLE/DISABLE RELAYS
ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES
ENABLE/DISABLE FAULT RELAY
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUT DELAYS
SYSTEM SET-UP DATA CHART

Important: This page should be carefully completed by the system engineer prior to handover.
Zone functions
Tick the appropriate column for each zone. Note: Zones 17-32 are only available on 1-32 zone panels.
Zone Zone Set up for Set up with Set up with an Set up with
No. description normal operation dependencies investigate facility output delays
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
ACCESS LEVEL 2 (AUTHORISED USER) CODE

The factory default code for access level 2 (using the pushbuttons on the panel) is 3 3 3 3 (four presses of
the 6 key). If this code is changed, make a note of the changes here:
New access level 2 code ❑❑❑❑ Date changed __________________
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We recommend any additional information the user needs to be aware of is detailed below:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Completed by ____________________________________ of ______________________________________ on ____ / ____ / ____
FIRE ALARM LOG BOOK

It is recommended that this log book be maintained by a responsible person, who should ensure that every entry
is properly recorded. In the UK, this is necessary to satisfy the recommendations of BS5839-1, compliance with
which may be a requirement of legislation. If your premises are certificated under the Fire Precautions Act, failure
to keep a suitable log book may be a breach of the requirements of the certificate, which is a criminal offence. In
order to satisfy the requirements of BS5839-1 the following must be recorded:
• The name of the responsible person
• Brief details of the maintenance arrangements
• Dates and times of all tests, including fire drills
• Dates and times of all fires to which the system responds
• Dates and times of all false alarms
• Causes, circumstances surrounding and category of false alarms (if known)
• The identity of any manual call point or fire detector that triggers any of the above fire alarm signals (if known)
• Dates, times and type of all faults and defects
• Dates and times of all maintenance, e.g. service visit, or non-routine attention
USER:
SITE ADDRESS:
RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S) ON SITE:
THE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED BY:
THE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED BY:
THE SYSTEM WAS COMMISSIONED BY:
THE SYSTEM WAS ACCEPTED BY:
VERIFICATION WAS UNDERTAKEN BY:
FOR SERVICE (DETAILS OF WHO YOU SHOULD CONTACT IF MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED)
THE SYSTEM IS MAINTAINED UNDER CONTRACT BY:
Company:
Address:
Contact No: Expiry Date:

NORMAL HOURS (MON-FRI) TEL:
OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS TEL:
MANNED CENTRE TEL:
MANNED CENTRE CODE:
THE NORMAL MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE TIME FOR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IS:
EXPENDABLE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PERIODS (LIST):
Details of tests (including fire drills), actual fire alarms, disablements, enablements and faults should be
recorded here.
Note: BEFORE ENTERING DETAILS ON THIS FORM, PHOTOCOPY ADDITIONAL SHEETS FOR FUTURE USE.
DATE TIME EVENT e.g. test, fire alarm signal, fault ZONE DEVICE ACTION REQUIRED COMPLETED INITIALS
DATE TIME EVENT e.g. test, fire alarm signal, fault ZONE DEVICE ACTION REQUIRED COMPLETED INITIALS
PHOTOCOPY ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS REQUIRED

False alarms
DEVICE THAT BRIEF CIRCUMSTANCES MAINTENANCE FINDINGS OF CATEGORY FURTHER DONE

CAUSE
DATE TIME ZONE TRIGGERED THE (where cause is unknown, VISIT REQUIRED? MAINTENANCE OF FALSE ACTION PLEASE
(IF KNOWN) record activities in the area)
ALARM SIGNAL (YES or NO) TECHNICIAN ALARM REQUIRED TICK
Maintenance work
ZONE DEVICE FURTHER WORK

DATE TIME REASONS FOR WORK WORK CARRIED OUT SIGNATURE
(WHERE APPLICABLE) (WHERE APPLICABLE) REQUIRED

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1 Loop 16 Zone Panel

1 Loop 32 Zone Panel

2 Loop 32 Zone Panel

Important safety notes ........................................................................................................................3

User responsibilities ............................................................................................................................5

Panel layout, indicators and controls ..............................................................................................6-7

General user operation ..................................................................................................................8-11

Access level 1 (general user) controls and menu options ........................................................12-13

Access level 2 (authorised user) controls and menu options ....................................................14-19

Access level 1 and 2 menus overview ..............................................................................................19

System set-up data chart ..................................................................................................................20

Fire alarm log book ......................................................................................................................21-24

Important Notes Hints

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.

Fire alarm systems - an overview

The CAST XFP fire alarm control panel

An overview of the panel’s access levels

BS5839-1 states the responsible person should:

Routine weekly testing to be undertaken by the user/responsible person

Routine monthly testing to be undertaken by the user/responsible person

Quarterly and periodic inspection, testing, servicing and maintenance

PANEL LAYOUT, INDICATORS AND CONTROLS

Front panel layout of single loop, 16 zone fire panel

Fire Alarm Control Panel Instructions

10:59:03 24 Jun : Normal

To silence the internal sounder: press

menu silence internal

Front panel layout of one or two loop, 32 zone fire panel

10:59:03 24 Jun : Normal

escape accept supply general phased

general power supply system sounder delays

Phased Evacuation Flashes yellow when there is a phased evacuation in process

GENERAL USER OPERATION

System status options

Site specific text

System status options

Day/night (building occupied/unoccupied) settings are normally programmed by an engineer. They

Last zone: 1:North Stairs :FIRE!

In the event of a fire condition on multiple zones:

1st Zone: 1: North Stairs :FIRE!

Fire conditions with output delays

1st-stage fire conditions

In the event of a 1st-stage fire condition (zone dependency or investigation delay):

Number of zone in Name of zone in

Last zone: 1:Ground Floor 1st-Stage

If the 1st-stage alarm is in a zone set up with a zone dependency function:

If the 1st-stage alarm is in a zone set up with an investigation delay period:

To start the zone’s investigation delay period:

Last zone in fault Name of zone in fault

Name of zone in fault Device description

Ground Floor :Reception Call Point

ACCESS LEVEL 1 (General User) CONTROLS AND MENU OPTIONS

ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 2

Enter access level 2

Enter Access Level 2 code:

Enter access level 3

Display fire events

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