IRIS/SIMPO

Repeater
Addressable Fire Alarm Repeater Panel
Model: TFT

Installation &
Programming Manual

Attention:
This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and
function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer.
The entire manual should be carefully read.

The information in this manual is a subject to change without notice!

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. General Description ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. General Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.4. Functional Features ................................................................................................................................... 4
2. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Wall Mounting ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2. Initial Power-up .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3. Sound Signalization ................................................................................................................................... 7
3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1. PCB Elements ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2. Main Power Supply .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3. Redundant Network RS485 ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.4. LAN Network .............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.5. Hardware Restore Defaults ........................................................................................................................ 9
4. INSTALLER PROGRAMMING MENUS .................................................................................................................... 10
4.1. Common Information.................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.1. Functional Buttons for Operation ............................................................................................................ 10
4.1.2. General Information for Text Introducing ................................................................................................ 10
4.1.3. General Information for Digits Introducing .............................................................................................. 11
4.1.4. Quick Logging Out of the Installer Programming Menus ........................................................................ 11
4.2. Programming Menus .................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2.1. Panel Settings ............................................................................................................................ 12
[Link]. Setting Access Codes and Levels for Operation ....................................................... 12
[Link]. Setting of Network Parameters .................................................................................. 14
[Link].1 Network Settings ......................................................................................... 14
[Link].2. Panels ........................................................................................................ 15
[Link]. Disable the Internal Buzzer ........................................................................................ 17
[Link]. Changing the Language ............................................................................................. 17
[Link]. “Screen-Saver” – Company Logo Setting .................................................................. 17
4.2.2. Restore Defaults ........................................................................................................................ 18
4.2.3. Save the Configuration .............................................................................................................. 18
4.3. Maintenance Menus ................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.1. Setting Time ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.2. Setting Date ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.3. Setting the Display ..................................................................................................................... 19
[Link]. Coordinates Calibration ............................................................................................. 20
[Link]. Colors Review ............................................................................................................ 21
[Link]. Setting the Screen Backlight ...................................................................................... 21
4.3.4. Software Revision and Firmware Update .................................................................................. 21
4.3.5. Review the Log Memory for Events ........................................................................................... 22
4.3.6. Clear the Log Memory for Events .............................................................................................. 23
APPENDIX А .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
APPENDIX B .................................................................................................................................................................. 26

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Teletek Electronics JSC

Bulgaria, Sofia 1407, 14А Srebarna Str., Tel.: +359 2 9694 800, Fax: +359 2 962 52 13
e-mail: info@[Link]

IRIS/SIMPO Repeater
Intended for use in fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings.

GUARANTEE
The guarantee terms are determined by the serial number (barcode) of the electronic device!
During the guarantee period the manufacturer shall, at its sole discretion, replace or repair any defective product when it is returned to the factory. All
parts replaced and/or repaired shall be covered for the remainder of the original guarantee, or 6 months, whichever period is longer. The original
purchaser shall immediately send manufacturer a written notice of the defective parts or workmanship.

INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE
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related customs duties, taxes or VAT, which may be payable.

GUARANTEE PROCEDURE
The guarantee will be granted when the appliance in question is returned. The guarantee period and the period for repair are determined in advance.
The manufacturer shall not accept any product, of which no prior notice has been received via the RAN form at: [Link]
form
The setup and programming included in the technical documentation shall not be regarded as defects. Teletek Electronics bears no responsibility for
the loss of programming information in the device being serviced.

CONDITIONS FOR WAIVING THE GUARANTEE

This guarantee shall apply to defects in products resulting only from improper materials or workmanship, related to its normal use. It shall not cover:
• Devices with destroyed serial number (barcode);
• Damages resulting from improper transportation and handling;
• Damages caused by natural calamities, such as fire, floods, storms, earthquakes or lightning;
• Damages caused by incorrect voltage, accidental breakage or water; beyond the control of the manufacturer;
• Damages caused by unauthorized system incorporation, changes, modifications or surrounding objects;
• Damages caused by peripheral appliances unless such peripheral appliances have been supplied by the manufacturer;
• Defects caused by inappropriate surrounding of installed products;
• Damages caused by failure to use the product for its normal purpose;
• Damages caused by improper maintenance;
• Damages resulting from any other cause, bad maintenance or product misuse.
In the case of a reasonable number of unsuccessful attempts to repair the product, covered by this guarantee, the manufacturer’s liability shall be
limited to the replacement of the product as sole compensation for breach of the guarantee. Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer be liable
for any special, accidental or consequential damages, on the grounds of breach of guarantee, breach of agreement, negligence, or any other legal
notion.

WAIVER
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The manufacturer does neither agree, nor empower, any person, acting on his own behalf, to modify, service or alter this Guarantee, nor to replace it
with another guarantee, or another liability with regard to this product.

UNWARRANTED SERVICES
The manufacturer shall repair or replace unwarranted products, which have been returned to its factory, at its sole discretion under the conditions
below. The manufacturer shall accept no products for which no prior notice has been received via the RAN form at: [Link]
[Link]/en/ran-form.
The products, which the manufacturer deems repairable, will be repaired and returned. The manufacturer has prepared a price list and those
products, which can be repaired, shall be paid for by the Customer. The devices with unwarranted services carry 6 months guarantee for the replaced
parts.
The closest equivalent product, available at the time, shall replace the products, the manufacturer deems un-repairable. The current market price shall
be charged for every replaced product.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General Description
IRIS/SIMPO Repeater TFT is a control panel for remote indication of fire alarm, fault, trouble, warning and other type of
events, reported from iRIS8, SIMPO and other Repeater panels connected into one common network. The IRIS/SIMPO
Repeater can operate only as a part of a network. It repeats the status of the connected fire panels and informs for
events.
Up to 64 panels can operate in a single network, including IRIS/SIMPO Repeater, iRIS8 and SIMPO fire alarm panels.
The connection in the network between the panels can be realised via LAN or RS232 communication protocol. Only one
type of connection can be used in a single network.

1.2. General Specifications

The front panel of Repeater TFT has a color graphic LCD touch screen display (800/480 TFT) performing user-friendly
operation with menus. Separate user, maintenance and installer passwords provide access to the functions of the
panel. The panel has a built-in real time clock and calendar, supported with built-in battery in case of main and backup
power supply failure.
Events like FIRE, RESET, FAULTS, etc., including for the rest of the panels in the network, are saved in the memory,
thereby creating an event log-file. It contains the time and date, the fire panel number, the address of the device, the
type (module, detector, sounder or periphery device), the name of the device, the zone, the name of the zone, etc.

1.3. Technical Specifications

• Main Power Supply* ................................................... 24±4V DC
• Frequency .................................................................. 50/60Hz
• Maximal Consumption ................................................ 0.4A
• Cross Section of the Connection Wires ..................... 0.5-2.5mm2
• Maximum distance between two panels .................... up to 1000m
• Operating Temperature .............................................. from -5°C to +50°C
• Relative Humidity Resistance .................................... up to 95% (without condense)
• Dimensions................................................................. 200x330x48mm
• Weight ........................................................................ 0.90kg

* Note: 24V DC External power supply with backup batteries. It is possible to power on the Repeater panel from an
addressable Fire alarm panel (AUX output of iRIS8 or SIMPO panel), but this is not recommended for big system
configurations.

Attention: The earth connection has to be realized in accordance with the rules for the electrical safety with the total
resistance in the circuit lower than 10Ω. It is mandatory to connect the earth connector of the main power supply cable
to the middle input of the Repeater panel terminal and check the connection to be tight and stable - see item 3.2.

1.4. Functional Features

• Operation in a common network with iRIS8, SIMPO and other Repeater panels.
• TTE Communication Protocol
• Up to 64 panels in a redundant network.
• Ring or Line network type topology
• RS485 interface
• LAN interface
• Micro USB port for software and firmware update
• Memory log for 10000 events
• TFT color screen touch display
• Multilanguage support of the menus
• Built-in battery supporting real-time clock and date in case of main and backup power supply failure
• Built-in buzzer for sound indication of events

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2. INSTALLATION
Attention:
Do not install the Repeater panel near power electromagnetic fields (radio equipment, electric motors, etc.)!
The panel should be installed by qualified specialists only.
The electronic components of the panel are vulnerable to electrostatic discharge.

2.1. Wall Mounting

• The Repeater panel must be installed in a clean dry place and must not be subjected
to impacts or vibrations. It must be situated far from heating appliances. The
temperature must be within -5ºС and +50ºC.
The recommended mounting height is 1500 – 1600 mm up from the floor surface.
The TFT screen must be well visible from the users and situated approximately at eye
level.
Leave enough space from all wall corners, at least 300 mm. The right side of the
Repeater must be free for access because of the micro USB for software and firmware
updates.
Figure 1
Attention: The Repeater panel is not water-proof!

• The main elements of the enclosure box are presented in Figure 2.

Figure 2
1 – TFT color touch screen.
2 – Front cover.
3 – Left and Right side covers.
4 – Clips on the box bottom holding the side covers.

• The left and right side covers, are mounted to the box bottom via clips. To remove the side covers, press the clip at the
box bottom (1) and pull the cover upward (2) – Figure 3.

Figure 3

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• The left and right side covers, are specific and cannot be exchanged with one another. The covers have marks at the
back side, showing the position (left or right) for mounting.
To proceed with wall mounting, the installer must remove the front cover from the bottom – Figure 4.

1 – Left side cover. It has a mark “1” at the back side.

2 – Right side cover. It has a mark “2” at the back side.
3 – Use a crossed slot screwdriver to undo the screws
holding the front cover to the box bottom.

Attention: Be careful not to damage the TFT touch

screen while dismounting the front cover!

Figure 4

• For running the cables for main power supply and network connection, make appropriate holes at the box bottom
being careful not to damage the PCB and TFT screen of the Repeater panel.

• Mount the box bottom at the installation place using appropriate fixtures according the mounting surface. Note that, not
all of the mounting holes at the box bottom are available for use. Lever horizontally the box, before tighten the screws.
Attention: Do not remove the PCB from the box bottom!

Figure 5

• Run the cables and make the network and electrical connections, BUT DO NOT power on the panel on this step.

• Place the front cover back and tighten the screws.

• Mount the Left and Right side covers to the box bottom as observe their correct place – look for the marks at the back
side – Figure 6. Press the side cover downwards until a click is heard.

Figure 6

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2.2. Initial Power-up

When turned on, the Repeater panel always conducts a procedure of loading the parameters, which usually takes about
30 sec. A long sound signal is heard. There is no access to the menus of the Repeater panel during that procedure.
Access Level 1 is loaded. Upon the initial start-up, the Repeater does not hold any configurations.
Next, the installer has to perform settings for the network and the parameters of the Repeater as described at item 4.

2.3. Sound Signalization

The IRIS/SIMPO Repeater panel is equipped with internal buzzer for sound signalization in case of events.

Signalization Description
Button Single short beep indicating the pressing of a button.
Single long beep indicating reset of the Repeater or receiving of message for Disable, Test or
Reset or Event
Warning event.
Short beeps in case of receiving of messages for Fault event (for the Repeater itself or for other fire
alarm panels in the network). The beeps can be stopped from Access Level 2 and 3 after
Technical trouble performing Silencing Buzzer from the Main Screen menu.
The beeps will stop when the technical trouble is restored and the fault event is cleared
automatically from the Faults list.
Continuous sound signal for activated Fire Alarm from zone or Evacuation. The sound can be
Fire Alarm
stopped from Access Level 2 and 3 after performing Silencing Buzzer from the Main Screen menu.

3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
3.1. PCB Elements
Attention: Do not remove the PCB from the box bottom!

TFT Touch Screen

Figure 7

1 – Main power supply terminal. See item 3.2.

2 – RS485 interface. Used for realizing network with other panels via RS485 communication
protocol. See item 3.3.
3 – LED Indication for the status of the network via RS485 interface. See item 3.3.
4 – LAN interface connector. See item 3.4.
5 – Micro USB port for software and firmware update. See also item 4.3.4.
6 – Jumper for hardware restore defaults. See item 3.5.
7 – Built-in 3V backup battery for the real-time clock and jumper BTR for battery activation. The
jumper BTR is factory set and must not be removed.
8 – Built-in sound buzzer (on the back side of the PCB).

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3.2. Main Power Supply

Connect the external power supply unit 24V DC as observe the polarity of the connection. It is recommended to use
power supply unit with backup batteries to guarantee the operation of the Repeater in case of mains power supply
failure.

3.3. Redundant Network RS485

The Repeater panel is designed with option for connection in a redundant network with other SIMPO, iRIS8 and
Repeater panels (up to 64). The redundant network is based on RS485 interface.

The RS485 interface is built-in the Repeater panel. For operation in a common redundant network with other fire panels
they must be equipped with Redundant Network Module – Figure 8. The Redundant network module is connected to
“NETWORK” interface connector on the fire panel PCB (interface module in iRIS8).
Note: The RS485 interface terminals are accessible after removing the left side cover of the enclosure box.

The LED indication for RS485 interface in both

Repeater and Redundant module has same meaning:
• OUT - Output communication
Fire Panel • Central Commun. - Panel-Module
iRIS8/ communication
SIMPO
• IN - Input communication
Redundant In normal operation mode the LEDs are blinking.
Network In case of trouble with the communication line the
Indication Module
LEDs
LES are lighting on.

Indication
LEDs

External power
supply unit

Repeater
TFT

Figure 8

The following table represents the correspondence of Tx/Rx terminal connections for IN and OUT communication lines.

Observe the polarity of Repeater TFT

IN OUT
the RS485 interface Tx Rx Tx Rx
connection! + - + - + - + -
-
Rx
+
IN
-
Redundant Tx
+
Network
+
Module Rx
-
OUT
+
Tx
-

In installer’s menu (Access Level 3) enter SYSTEM – PROGRAMMING – PANEL – NETWORK – NETWORK
SETTINGS, and set option “RS485” for Network type – see item [Link].1.

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The maximum cable length between two network modules and/ or repeater panel is 1000m.

iRIS8 Fire panel SIMPO Fire panel

Redundant network Redundant network Repeater TFT

Module 1 Module 2

Figure 9

Up to 64 panels can be connected in a common redundant network.

Maximum 64 panels

iRIS8 Fire panel iRIS8 Fire panel

SIMPO
Fire panel

Redundant Redundant Redundant Repeater TFT

Module Module Module

Power
supply
24V DC

Figure 10

3.4. LAN Network

The realization of LAN network is possible only for Repeaters and other iRIS8 addressable fire alarm panels (up to 64).
The LAN connection can be direct panel-to-panel or by means of a HUB via TCP/IP protocol.
Note: The LAN connector is accessible after removing the left and right side covers and the front panel of the enclosure
box – see item 2.1 and Figures 4 and 5.
In installer’s menu (Access Level 3) enter SYSTEM – PROGRAMMING – PANEL – NETWORK – NETWORK
SETTINGS, and set for Network type option “LAN” – see item [Link].1.

3.5. Hardware Restore Defaults

This is an option for restoring the factory set parameters of the Repeater panel.
It is recommended, before making a Restore Defaults of the Repeater, to save its current system configuration
as TDF file using ProsTE specialized programming software. After hardware resetting, load the TDF back to the
Repeater and save time for introduce settings in menus. For details about ProsTE specialized programming software
ask your local distributer of the equipment.
To perform hardware, restore defaults do as follows:
1. Turn off the main and backup power supply of the Repeater panel.
2. Remove the right side cover as shown on Figure 3.
3. Put a jumper on Restore Defaults terminals on the PCB of the Repeater – Figure 7, position 6.
4. Turn on the main and backup power supply of the Repeater. A long sound signal is heard. The screen enters into
procedure for hardware calibration of the display. Perform the calibration as follow the detailed description how to do
that in item [Link] .
5. Remove the Restore Defaults jumper.
6. Close the right side cover of the enclosure box.

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4. INSTALLER PROGRAMMING MENUS

4.1. Common Information
At Access Level 3 the Installer has full rights for entire programming of the Repeater.
To enter the Installer Programming menus, press ACCESS button from the Main Screen and introduce the code for
Access Level 3 – 3333 is the default factory set combination.

Press ACCESS button to change the Access Level. Enter code for Access Level 3 entry (3333 – by default)
and confirm with OK button.

4.1.1. Functional Buttons for Operation

Button Description

Confirmation and saving of the entered parameters.

Step back in programming menus. Cancelling the introduced changes.

Enter in additional submenu.

Quick button for exit the programming menus and returning back to Main Screen.

4.1.2. General Information for Text Introducing

The text introducing is via virtual keyboard, presenting access to different type of letters, symbols and numbers. The
virtual keyboard is shown on the screen after pressing an active text field. Up to 40 symbols, including space intervals,
can be entered for a name or other description in the system.

After pressing an active text field in a menu, the screen displays the virtual keyboard.

- Switch to Cyrillic Letters

- Switch to Latin Letters
- Switch to Special Letters
- Switch to Symbols
- Switch to Digits
- Switch between Capital and Small Letters
- Enter (confirmation) button.
Latin Letters screen keyboard.
- Backspace (delete) button.
Use the special buttons to switch to different type of letters
or symbols. After entering the text and confirming with
ENTER button you must also save the text with APPLY
button on the respective programming menu.
Press EXIT to reject the entered text and go back to
programming menus.

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The following screens present the different type letters/symbols accessible in Repeater panel.

Cyrillic Letters screen keyboard. Special Letters screen keyboard.

Symbols screen keyboard. Digits screen keyboard.

Note: Use the special buttons “LAT”, “SYM”, “SPE” or
“CYR” to swich back to letters/symbols introducing
screen. Use OK button to confirm the entered text and
go back to the programming menu.

4.1.3. General Information for Digits Introducing

The digits introducing is via virtual keyboard. After pressing an active field for introducing digits in a menu, the screen
displays the virtual digit keyboard.
- Enter (confirmation) button.
- Backspace (delete) button.

Use EXIT button for step back and rejecting the entered
values. If the entered value is out of the range of the set
parameter, it will be cleared automatically after pressing
OK button.

4.1.4. Quick Logging Out of the Installer Programming Menus

With the quick logging out, the Installer can change the Access Levels 3 to the lower User Level 1 without need of
entering a code combination.

Press ACCESS button for changing the user Level. Access Level 1 is set for operation.
Press LOG OUT button for quick logging out.

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4.2. Programming Menus

To enter the Programming menus, press SYSTEM ( ) button from Main Screen:

Press PROGRAMMING menu button. The following menus are available for settings.

Quick summery for the submenus:

- Setting Repeater Panel parameters

- Restore to factory default settings

- Save the Repeater system configuration

4.2.1. Panel Settings

In the PANEL submenu, the Installer sets a list with the most important parameters for the operation of the Repeater
panel.

Press PANEL menu button.

Quick summery for the submenus:

- Access Codes for Users and Levels

- Network settings for the Repeater

- Disable/Enable the internal buzzer

- Change the Language

- Set Company Information (Screen Saver)

[Link]. Setting Access Codes and Levels for Operation

There are three access levels for control in Repeater panel with different functionalities and rights for operation. Four
access codes can be set with different access level for users.
The default code combinations (factory set) with set access levels are presented in the following table.

Access Factory
Description Access and Functionalities
Level Code
Only Silence buzzer and Evacuate* buttons are active. It is not allowed to enter
0000
1 User Maintenance and Programming access levels.
1111
* Just for those cases, when there is active fire alarm signal, received from a loop device.
Silence buzzer, Silence sounders, Reset and Evacuate buttons are active.
2 Maintenance 2222 Maintenance access level entry, which allows partial programming and menu
settings.

Silence buzzer, Silence sounders, Reset and Evacuate buttons are active.
3 Installer 3333
Installer access level entry, which allows full programming and settings.

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Enter SYSTEM - PROGRAMMING – PANEL – ACCESS CODES menu.

Fields description:
• Access Code Number – Use the left/right buttons to
change the code number. Up to 4 code numbers are
available for operation.
• Access Code – Active button for changing the set
code combination.
• Access Code Level – Active button for changing the
access level of the set code number.

To change the code combination, press the active digit button next to ACCESS CODE field.

Enter new 4-digits code combination into the text field. Enter again the same code to verify it. Press OK.
Press OK.
The following messages inform for errors during verifying
the access code:
“Wrong Code” – The second entered code combination
does not much with the first one.
“Text” – Less than 4 digits are entered in the field.

In case the new code is valid and correctly verified, the

Repeater returns to ACCESS CODE menu showing the
new code set into the Access Code active digits button.
Press APPLY button to save the change.

To change the Access Level, press the active digit button next to ACCESS CODE LEVEL field. Every pressing of the
button increases the number in the field. The Access Levels are described in the table above.

Attention: There must be at least one code in the system with an access code level 3! It is not allowed to
edit a level of access (3) if it is the only one!

Auto Log Off – Option for automatic logging out from the
current set Access Level 2 or 3 after a time period and no
operation with the Repeater. If the automatic log out is
enabled, the Repeater will log out to Access Level 1 when
the programmed time is over.

The option is Disabled by default. Every pressing of

Disabled/Enabled button changes the setting.

The time period is set in minutes from 1 to 60 (30 minutes

by default). To change it, press the active digits button
Press APPLY button to save all introduced changes. and enter new time period - see item 4.1.3.

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[Link]. Setting of Network Parameters

Enter SYSTEM - PROGRAMMING – PANEL – NETWORK menu.

Quick summery for the submenus:

• Network Settings – Menu for setting the parameters
for connection between the Repeater and other panels
in the network.

• Panels – Menu for review information about the type,

name, status of all panels in the network. Setting the
options for Receiving/Sending commands from/to other
panels.

[Link].1 Network Settings

Enter NETWORK SETTING submenu. The settings are distributed in two separate screens.

Press MORE button to move to the next screen. Press APPLY button to save all introduced changes.
Press APPLY button to save all introduced changes. Press EXIT button to move back to previous screen.

Fields description and available settings at Network Settings submenu:

Enter the name of the Repeater panel - up to 40 digits. Refer to item 4.1.2 for details about
Name
text introducing.
TCP/IP port for communication between the panels in the network. The port number must
Port be set one and the same for all connected panels. In case of changing the port number,
the Repeater panel must be reset from the main screen.
Unique Repeater panel number (1-64) in the network is introduced. By this number the
Panel Number
panels can “recognize” each other.
Set the status of using the panel in the network. Every pressing of the button changes the
status Enabled/Disabled. When the status is Disabled, the Repeater is disconnected from
Network Status
the network and is not visible for the rest of the panels. A fault message “Panel Fault” for
the disabled panel is displayed from the other panels in the network.
Set the network type according the used connection between the panels: LAN (in case of
LAN interface network connection is used – see item 3.4) or RS485 (in case of using
Network Type
Redundant Network interface module – see item 3.3).
Attention: Only one network type must be used for the entire network!
Choose the communication protocol type according used BMS system software - Modbus
Protocol
RTU over TCP/IP or Modbus TCP/IP.
Panel IP Address Set the IP address of the Repeater according the realized local Ethernet network.
Netmask Set the Netmask.

Router Set the Router IP address.

Panel MAC Address Review of the unique MAC address of the Repeater.
Option for ignoring a fault message for broken connection in the redundant network. Every
Redundancy pressing of the button changes the status OFF/ON. Set ON if you want to monitor the
continuity of the redundant network. Set OFF to disable the monitoring.

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[Link].2. Panels
After Enabling the Network, every panel starts looking for other panels in the network. If a new panel is found in the
system it is added to the panels list with the number set into its Network Settings. The panels are displayed also with
unique name (is set), IP address and current status in the network. All new found panels must be added to Repeater
configuration.
Enter PANELS submenu. The settings are distributed in two separate screens.

Press MORE button to move to the next screen for These are the settings for receiving messages from other
receiving messages and repeating status of the outputs. panels and repeating their current status in the network.
Press APPLY button to save all introduced changes. Press EXIT button to move back to previous screen.

Fields description and available settings at Panels submenu:

Use the left/right arrow buttons to scroll the numbers of available panels connected to the
Panel Number network. You can also enter the number directly pressing the active digit button and use
the virtual digits keyboard. Up to 64 panels can be connected in a common network.

Panel Name In the field is displayed the set name for the panel.

Panel IP Address Review of the IP address of the panel.

Active button for operation with functionality Current status field:

according the current status: NEW PANEL – The panel is new for the
ADD – New panel is found. Press the configuration. Press ADD button to confirm.
button to add it to the configuration. PRESENT – The panel is in normal
DELETE – Remove present or fault panel operation mode.
Panel Status
from the configuration. FAULT – Fault mode, problem with
FIX – Active, when a change in the network connection in the network.
settings for the current panel is applied. THIS – This is the current panel from which
Press the button for quick correction and the other panels are reviewed.
fixing the new settings. NONE – No found/set panel at this number.

Option for enabling receiving of control commands (Evacuate, Reset, Silence Alarm and
Receive Commands Silence Buzzer) from other panels in the network. Every pressing of the button changes
the status Enabled/Disabled. By default, the option is Disabled.
Option for enabling sending of control commands (Evacuate, Reset, Silence Alarm and
Send Commands Silence Buzzer) to other panels in the network. Every pressing of the button changes the
status Enabled/Disabled. By default, the option is Disabled.
Option for enabling receiving messages for events from other panels in the network. Every
pressing of the button changes the status Enabled/Disabled. The button is used for global
Receive Messages
enabling the settings for Repeating the operation of the outputs of connected fire panels.
By default, the option is Disabled.
Option for enabling the repeating Sounder output status of the remote panels including the
Repeat Sounder*
delays. By default, the option is Disabled.
Option for enabling the repeating Fire Brigade output status of the remote panels including
Repeat Fire Brigade*
the delays. By default, the option is Disabled.
Option for enabling the repeating Fire Protection output status of the remote panels
Repeat Fire Protection*
including the delays. By default, the option is Disabled.
Option for enabling the repeating Fault output status of the remote panels including the
Repeat Fault Output*
delays. By default, the option is Disabled.

* Note: The options are available for setting only when the Receiving Messages option is Enabled. In case of alarm,
fault or disable type event, the Repeater will display on its screen the current status of the outputs of connected fire
alarm panel(s).

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Examples for settings in PANELS submenu.

The receiving of messages for events is Enabled. The The receiving of messages for events is Disabled. The
options for repeating the outputs status are available for options for repeating the outputs status are unavailable
further settings. Every pressing of the button will change for settings. Even if there are options set as Enabled, they
the status Enabled/Disabled. will be inactive and the panel will not repeat the status of
Press APPLY button to save all introduced changes. any of the outputs.
Press EXIT button to move back to previous screen.

Examples for status in PANELS submenu.

New panel number is found in the network configuration. The screen displays the information for the Repeater
Press ADD button. The status will change to PRESENT. If panel – status THIS. No other settings for
there is set name for this panel it will be displayed into the Receiving/Sending commands or messages are
text field. Next step is to Enable the “Receiving” and available. Remember, the Receiving/Sending commands
“Sending” control commands to other panels. Confirm with and messages for events for the Repeater itself can be
APPLY button to save the settings. done only via the other connected panels in the network.

IMPORTANT NOTES!
The main purpose of the Repeater panel is presenting remote indication of fire alarm, fault, trouble, warning and other
type of events, reported from other fire alarm panels (IRIS and SIMPO series) or repeater panels connected into one
common network.

In case of making software or hardware Restore Defaults, the Repeater will restore the factory default settings,
including the Network Settings:
• The Panel Number of the Repeater at Network Settings submenu is set by default as 1 - the installer must set
the real number of the Repeater in the network before enabling it – see item [Link].1.
• All connected panels will be recognised as NEW and must be added manually one-by-one in the PANELS
submenu of the Repeater.
• The options for Receiving/Sending control commands and receiving/repeating of messages for events are
Disabled – the installer must enable all of them to restore the reporting from the other panels in the network
and the remote indication in case of events – see item [Link].2.
• The Repeater panel must be deleted from the rest panels in the network and ADDED again after all settings
are completed.

It is recommended, before making a Restore Defaults of the Repeater, to save its current system configuration
as TDF file using ProsTE specialized programming software. After software or hardware resetting, load the TDF
back to the Repeater and save time for introduce settings in menus. For details about ProsTE specialized programming
software ask your local distributer of the equipment.

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[Link]. Disable the Internal Buzzer

This a submenu to enabling/disabling the internal buzzer of the Repeater.

Enter SYSTEM - PROGRAMMING – PANEL - DISABLE menu.

By default, the internal buzzer is Enabled. Single press the button to change the state from Enabled
to Disabled. Confirm the new setting pressing the APPLY
button on the top of the screen.
To return to Programming Menus, press EXIT button.

Note: The Enabled state of the internal buzzer will be restored to Disabled every time after switching off the mains
power supply of the Repeater.

[Link]. Changing the Language

The Repeater panel supports operation in different languages. By default, it is set English language for the menus.
Changing the language is quick without need of confirmation.

Enter SYSTEM - PROGRAMMING – PANEL – LANGUAGE menu.

Find your language in the list and just press its button.
The language of the Repeater menus will change
immediately and the Repeater will return in Main screen
automatically.

Note: The Language setting is made just for the concrete

Repeater panel. It is possible operation of panels in
network set in different languages of the menus.

[Link]. “Screen-Saver” – Company Logo Setting

This is an option for turning off the Main Screen and displaying some company information while the Repeater is in
normal operation mode. In case of missing active messages for events and there is no pressed button, the Repeater will
switch on to “Screen saver” with company information after 60 seconds.

Enter SYSTEM - PROGRAMMING – PANEL – COMPANY LOGO menu.

Four rows for introducing information are available. Confirm the settings pressing the APPLY button on the
Press the active text field to enter text using the virtual top of the screen.
keyboard – refer to item 4.1.2 for details about text Note: You must enter information into at least one row to
introducing. enable the “Screen Saver” with Company logo option.
To return to Programming Menus, press EXIT button.

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4.2.2. Restore Defaults

In the RESTORE DEFAULTS menu, the Installer can reset the Repeater panel to the factory settings of all the menus.
The language of menus will restore in English. It is necessary to program also the Network and Panel settings to restore
the operation of the Repeater in the network. The memory log file will not reset or cleared, as all records will be saved.
It is recommended, before making a Restore Defaults of the Repeater, to save its current system configuration
as TDF file using ProsTE specialized programming software.

Enter SYSTEM - PROGRAMMING – RESTORE DEFAULTS menu.

Press YES button to restore to factory settings. One started, the Restore Defaults process cannot be
Press NO or EXIT button to cancel. stopped or canceled. When the process is completed, the
Repeater will return to Main Screen at Access Level 3.

4.2.3. Save the Configuration

In this menu the installer performs saving the set Repeater system configuration. The panel will ask for confirmation of
the action.

Enter SYSTEM - PROGRAMMING – SAVE menu.

Press YES button to save the configuration. One started, the Save configuration process cannot be
Press NO or EXIT button to cancel. stopped or canceled. When the process is completed, the
Repeater will return to Main Screen at Access Level 3.

4.3. Maintenance Menus

To enter the Maintenance menus, press SYSTEM ( ) button from Main Screen, and then press MAINTENANCE
menu button. The following menus are available for settings.

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4.3.1. Setting Time

Enter SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE - TIME menu.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the time. Confirm the new set time with APPLY button.
You can also directly enter the new settings using the The Repeater will change the time immediately without
virtual digit keyboard after selecting the digit button for need of resetting.
hour/minutes – item 4.1.3. Use EXIT button to return back to Maintenance Menus.

4.3.2. Setting Date

Enter SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE - TIME menu.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the date. Confirm the new set date with APPLY button.
You can also directly enter the new settings using the The Repeater will change the date immediately without
virtual keyboard after selecting the digit button for need of resetting.
year/month/day – item 4.1.3. (Note: The months are Use EXIT button to return back to Maintenance Menus.
entered with numbers – 1 for January, 2 for February, …
11 – November and 12 for December.)

4.3.3. Setting the Display

Enter SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE - DISPLAY menu. The following submenus are available for settings.

Quick summery for the submenus:

• Coordinates – Perform hardware calibration of the
TFT screen.

• Colors – Review the supported color palette of the

display.

• Power Save Backlight – Enable/Disable the backlight

of the screen.

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[Link]. Coordinates Calibration

It is possible that after a certain period of use, the parameters of the TFT screen display to change, causing difficulties
in pressing buttons, lower sensitivity, etc. This requires the display to be calibrated periodically. It is recommended to
use touch pen for precise calibration and to avoid damage and contamination of the sensitive TFT screen.

Do not use sharp instruments for pressing the screen, like screwdrivers, tweezers or pliers, because they can
scratch or break the plastic surface of the screen and the Repeater panel to become not operable!

Enter COORDINATES submenu. The calibration procedure requires selection (3 times) of some specific places on the
screen, following the displayed messages on the middle.

1. Press 3 times in sequence the blue dot in the upper left 2. Press 3 times in sequence the blue dot in the upper
corner of the screen. The message in the middle will right corner of the screen. The message in the middle will
remand you how many times are left. remand you how many times are left.

3. Press 3 times in sequence the blue dot in the bottom 4. Press 3 times in sequence the blue dot in the bottom
right corner of the screen. The message in the middle will left corner of the screen. The message in the middle will
remand you how many times are left. remand you how many times are left.

5. Message for succesful calibration is diplayed. Press the If the calibration is unsuccessful, it is announced with
screen anywhere to return to DISPLAY menu. message for failure. In that case is recommended to
perform the calibration again. Press the screen anywhere
to return to DISPLAY menu.

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[Link]. Colors Review

This is a menu for reviewing the color palette of the screen. Enter COLORS submenu to check the number and type of
the supported colors.

Press the screen anywhere to return to DISPLAY menu.

[Link]. Setting the Screen Backlight

ATTENTION: “Power Safe Backlight” must be disabled for conformity with EN54-2 standard!

This is an option for switching off the backlight of the screen after 60 sec in case the TFT display is not used.
By default, the Power Safe Backlight option is Enabled.

Enter SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE - POWER SAFE BACKLIGHT menu.

Every pressing of the button will change the state Confirm the new setting pressing the APPLY button on
Enabled/Disabled. the top of the screen. To reject press EXIT button and
return to DISPLAY menu.

4.3.4. Software Revision and Firmware Update

This is a menu for reviewing the current set software of the main CPU and the firmware revision of the panel.

To review the software version or the Repeater, enter SYSTEM - MAINTENANCE - SOFTWARE REVISION menu.

The screen displays the current set software revision of

the Repeater panel. Press EXIT button to return back to
Maintenance menus.

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Performing Firmware Update of the Repeater Panel

To perform a firmware update of your Repeater panel, download the last published firmware version (BIN file) from the
manufacturer’s official web site: [Link] or ask your local distributer of the equipment.

It is recommended first to save the system configuration with ProsTE software as TDF (Teletek Data File) file to your
local computer. (Open ProsTE, select SYSTEM, right button of the mouse to add TFT REPEATER PANEL, perform
READ operation, save the loaded configuration.)

Note: The Firmware update of the Repeater panel will not change the current system configuration, user codes,
language and other menu settings!

To perform the firmware update do as follows:

1. Save the file (with BIN extension) for the last actual firmware version to your local computer.
2. Save your system configuration using ProsTE software.
3. At TFT Repeater panel, enter SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE – SOFTWARE REVISION submenu. The screen
displays the current set software revision of the panel.
4. Connect the panel to the computer using USB cable: Normal A to Micro B type.
5. Wait for the message from Windows Explorer for found new Removable Disk.
6. Use the Windows Explorer file manager to copy the new file for update (with BIN extension) in Removable
Disk directory.
7. When the copying of the file completes, remove the Removable Disk, as select Eject option from its
dialogue box (right click with the mouse over it).
8. If the data in the BIN file are correct, the panel starts the firmware update procedure of the main microprocessor.
Message “Saving … Please Wait…” with processing bar are displayed during the update.
9. Disconnect the USB cable and wait until saving of the configuration is complete – a long sound signal will
announce for completing.
10. The panel will reset itself automatically after a successful firmware update loading automatically Access Level 1.

4.3.5. Review the Log Memory for Events

This menu allows the Installer to review the system events recorded in the panel memory log file, including the events
from all other fire panels in the network allowed for operation with the Repeater. The capacity of the panel memory log
file is 10000 events. In a special submenu “Clear Log” the user can delete the whole memory log file for this Repeater
panel only.
Note: The log memory is not reset or deleted during Restore Defaults or Firmware Uprate procedures.

Enter SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE – VIEW LOG menu.

The events are presented with detailed information about To filter the events by Date of occurrence, press DATE
the Panel, Zone, Loop and Device number. The events are button and in the new screen enter year/month/day for
displayed from the newest to the oldest registered in the search. (Note: The months are entered with numbers – 1
log file. for January, 2 for February, … 11 – November and 12 for
December.)
Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll the events
one-by-one. In the bottom of the screen are displayed the Press GO TO button. The View Log screen will return
number of the event and the date and time of occurrence. showing the last registered event for this date.

The field “Total Alarms Counter” shows the total number of Press EXIT button for step back to Memory Log
the registered alarm events in the system. reviewing.

The Installer can search for exact events using filters by

Date of occurrence and Number.

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To filter the events by Number, press NUMBER button

and use the digit keyboard. Press OK.

The View Log screen will show the contents of the

searched number.

4.3.6. Clear the Log Memory for Events

This is a submenu in View Log for deleting the contents of the log memory file of the Repeater panel.

Enter VIEW LOG submenu.

Press MORE button. To clear the log memory file, press YES button.
You can exit the submenu (cancelling the clear log
operation) pressing button NO or EXIT.

APPENDIX А
Table: Event Messages.
Note: The messages are followed from a Panel, Zone and Loop number, and also Device address, when the event is
received from another panel in the network.
Message Description
Flash Error FLASH Memory error is detected.
Ram Error RAM Memory error is detected.
New Periphery Devices Found New periphery devices are found in the system configuration.
Periphery Device Fault The device is not responding (the device is lost or failed).
Periphery Device Type Error A periphery device with different type is found on the address.
AC Loss The main power supply is lost.
Battery Low The accumulator battery is discharged.
Battery Loss The accumulator battery is missing.
High value (Ri>0.3Ω) of the battery internal resistance. Replace the battery
Battery High Resistance
immediately!
Earth Fault Resistive connection between some signals and earth < 10k.
Charger Fault The charging unit is failed.
Sounder1 Short Short circuit detected at Sounder 1 output.
Sounder2 Short Short circuit detected at Sounder 2 output.
Sounder1 Open Circuit broken at Sounder 1 output.

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Sounder2 Open Circuit broken at Sounder 2 output.

Fire Output Short Short circuit detected at Fire output.
Fire Output Fault Circuit broken at Fire output.
EXT Output Short Short circuit detected at Extinguishing output.
EXT Output Fault Circuit broken at Extinguishing output.
Fault Output Short Short circuit detected at Fault output.
Fault Output Fault Circuit broken at Fault output.
Fault Power AUX Short circuit (the mains power supply is lost).
Alarm Confirm Input Short Short circuit detected at input “Alarm Confirmation”.
Alarm Confirm Input Open Circuit broken at input “Alarm Confirmation”.
Alarm Confirm Input On “Alarm Confirmation” input activation.
Protection Alarm Confirm Short Short circuit detected at input “Protection Alarm Confirmation”.
Protection Alarm Confirm Open Circuit broken at input “Protection Alarm Confirmation”.
Protection Alarm Confirm On “Protection Alarm Confirmation” input activation.
Fault Protection Panel Input Short Short circuit detected at input “Protection Panel Fault”.
Fault Protection Panel Input Open Circuit broken at input “Protection Panel Fault”.
Fault Protection Panel Input On “Protection Panel Fault” input activation.
Protection Panel Fault The extinguishing panel failure.
Loop Break The loop is broken.
Loop Short Short circuit detected in the loop.
New Loop Devices Found New loop devices are found in system configuration (Loop 1 or Loop 2).
Loop Zero Address There is a device without address number (a device with address 0 is applied).
Doubling of the panel number (when two or more panels are connected in a
Double Panel number
network).
Fault in the connection with another panel (when two or more panels are
Panel Fault connected
in a network). The Network Status of a panel in the network is set to Disabled.
Reset Resetting of the panel.
Silence Alarm The sounders have been silenced.
Zone Disabled The zone is disabled.
Earth Fault function DISABLED The Earth Fault indication is disabled.
Sounder Disabled The Sounders are disabled.
Fire Brigade Output Disabled The fire output is disabled.
Fire Protection Output Disabled The extinguishing output is disabled.
Fault Output Disabled The fault output is disabled.
Zone In Test The zone is in test mode.
Transmitting device active The Fire output is activated.
Extinguishing output active The Extinguishing output is activated.
Sirens active The sounders are activated.
User log off Exit from access level 2 (Maintenance).
Installer log off Exit from access level 3 (Installer).

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User log on Entry in access level 2 (Maintenance).

Installer log on Entry in access level 3 (Installer).
High Resistance Disabled The indication for high battery resistance is disabled.
Both main and backup power supply are lost (the main power supply is lost and
Total loss of Power
the accumulator battery is fully discharged).
Buzzer Disabled The internal buzzer is disabled.
Network Fault Redundant network breakdown.
Loop Device Disabled The loop device is disabled.
Chamber Fault Fault in the detector.
Clean Me Now Dirty detector chamber.
Loop Device Input Fault Fault in loop device input.
Loop Device Output Fault Fault in loop device output.
Alarm Fire alarm signal from detector.
Fire alarm signal from detector in 2DEVICES or DOUBLE operation mode for
PreAlarm
zone.
Test Alarm Fire alarm signal from tested detector.
Loop Device Type Error A different than the expected type of device has been detected at the address.
Loop Device Fault The device does not respond (lost or damaged).
Double Address More than one device with the same address in the loop.
Evacuate Activated Call Point or EVACUATE button on the panel.
Log Fault The Log file event is lost or damaged.
Gas Alarm Activated gas detector SensoIRIS GAS.
Fault in the external power supply of conventional zone module SensoIRIS MC-Z
Power Supply Fault
or gas detector SensoIRIS GAS.
Panic Panic alarm signal from detector.
Activated relay output of the panel. After the message is displayed also the
Active Relay
number of the activated relay (1-4).
Loop Device Input Active Activated input of a loop device.
Loop Device Output Active Activated output of a loop device.
Activated Output Activated output of the panel.
Redundant processor fault Redundant processor is failed.
SensoIRIS MIO22M module. Wrong type of the output is detected. That means
that a jumper is set or removed when the power supply of the module is ON. The
Type Error
fault will be cleared with switching off the power supply of the module, including
the external power supply unit, and switching it on again.
SensoIRIS MIO22M module. Missing or low external power supply. The fault is
External Power Supply Fault
cleared when the normal power supply is restored.

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APPENDIX B
General structure of the menus.

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Notes:

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