Honeywell RLD Notifier Remote LCD Display Instruction Manual

An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notification capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.

An emergency communication system—typically made up of an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life safety communication system that may include an autonomous control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, and other various interoperable communication methods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event.

The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected premises following the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer’s recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. This document can be found at http://www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or protection against fire.

A fire alarm system may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons:

Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:

Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chimneys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.

Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets, such as air conditioning vents.
Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.

The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm.

Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.

Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).

Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.

IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a fire.

Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note that:

An emergency communication system may take priority over a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dissemi-nated on any local displays.
Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in peo-ple with conditions such as epilepsy.

Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and bells, can have dif-ferent tonal patterns and frequencies. It is the property owner’s responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

A life safety system will not operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly maintained and replaced regularly.

Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.
Alarm Signaling Communications:

IP connections rely on available bandwidth, which could be lim-ited if the network is shared by multiple users or if ISP policies impose restrictions on the amount of data transmitted. Service packages must be carefully chosen to ensure that alarm signals will always have available bandwidth. Outages by the ISP for maintenance and upgrades may also inhibit alarm signals. For added protection, a backup cellular connection is recommended.
Cellular connections rely on a strong signal. Signal strength can be adversely affected by the network coverage of the cellular car-rier, objects and structural barriers at the installation location. Uti-lize a cellular carrier that has reliable network coverage where the alarm system is installed. For added protection, utilize an external antenna to boost the signal.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure, backup alarm signaling connections are recommended.

The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer’s recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer’s representative. Maintenance should be scheduled as required by National and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional life safety system installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.

Installation Precautions

Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:

WARNING – Several different sources of power can be con-nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or inter-connecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and under-stood.

CAUTION – System Re-acceptance Test after Software Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Re-acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non-condensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the system’s standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibil-ity. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, ream-ing, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static sup-pressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Units with a touchscreen display should be cleaned with a dry, clean, lint free/microfiber cloth. If additional cleaning is required, apply a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol to the cloth and wipe clean. Do not use detergents, solvents, or water for cleaning. Do not spray liquid directly onto the display.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and program-ming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.

FCC Warning

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interfer-ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A computing devices pur-suant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when devices are operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

Canadian Requirements

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-ment of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radio-electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

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It is imperative that the installer understand the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be familiar with the standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies:

Underwriters Laboratories
National Fire Protection Association

Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents.

NFPA Standards

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

Underwriters Laboratories Documents:

UL 681 Standard for Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup Alarm Systems

UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 2610 Standard for Commercial Premises Security Alarm Units and Systems
UL 2017 for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems

Other

EIA-232E Serial Interface Standard
EIA-485 Serial Interface Standard

NEC Article 250 Grounding
NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods
NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems

Applicable Local and State Building Codes
Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ)

NOTIFIER Documents

Document Name	Document Number
N16 Series ULLD	LS10234-051NF-E
VeriFire® Tools Help File	Available for download from www.notifier.com
PMB-AUX Series	LS10242-000GE-E
SLM-318 Module	LS10243-000GE-E
Noti•Fire•Net Manual, Network Version 5.0 & Higher	51584
High Speed Noti•Fire•Net Manual	54013
HS-NCM High Speed Network Communications Module	54014

This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, 10th Edition. Operation of this product with products not tested for UL 864, 10th Edition has not been evaluated. Such operation requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
For product compliance, refer to the UL listing cards located on the UL online certification directory at https://iq.ulprospector.com/en/.

Product Overview

General

The RLD annunciator provides the N16 FACP (fire alarm control panel) or NCD (Network Control Display) with remote, serially-connected remote display. A 5″ touch screen display will provide an alert bar providing indication and counters for the number of events in the system, an event display area will provide a scrollable display that shows four events simultaneously, and scrollable up to 50 of the highest priority events in the system. The RLD provides a key switch for user authentication that will then enable the control inputs for acknowledge, silence, reset, and drill. Custom action buttons are available via the menu for quick access to enabling/disabling as well as force on/off the state of addressable points.

Communication between the FACP or NCD and the RLD occurs over a power-limited, two-wire serial interface called AIO. Power for the RLD is provided via a separate power-limited power loop from the control panel which is inherently supervised by the RLD (loss of power results in an AIO communication failure at the control panel). These annunciators can also be powered from a power-limited and regulated remote power supply listed for fire-protective signaling use.

The N16 FACP supports a maximum of 10 RLDs (remote display), configured as a router. These take up one of the 10 available router addresses on the AIO bus. Different types of AIO devices configured as routers may be mixed on the AIO bus, including ACM-30, RLD, and TM-8. Each RLD will occupy one “router” address. The RLD does not support peripheral annunciators.
Power Requirements 18-30VDC, 200 mA max current.

Limits

An end-of-line resistor must be installed or enabled on the last AIO device. The number of annunciators that can engage in two-way commu-nication depends on the number of addresses available with the given fire alarm control panel. The actual number of AIO devices that can be powered in a particular system depends on the current available from the control panel’s power supply. Refer to the FACP’s installation man-ual for more details.

Wire Runs

Communication between the control panel and annunciators occurs over a power-limited 2-wire AIO serial interface. This communication is supervised by the fire alarm control panel. Each annunciator also requires a power-limited 24 VDC power connection. This power circuit is inherently supervised. Loss of power registers as a communication failure at the control panel. The RLD can also be powered from a power-limited and regulated remote power supply listed for fire-protective signaling use. For UL 2610 applications, wiring methods used shall be in accordance with UL 681, Standard for Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup Alarm Systems.

AIO Wiring Specifications

Wire the AIO circuit as shown in Section 2.6, “Power and AIO Circuit Connections”. All power must be turned off when connecting the annunciator. These requirements must be followed:

AIO wiring to the external bus of a control panel can be wired class A or class B.
The AIO circuit cannot be T-Tapped; it must be wired in a continuous fashion to function properly.
There is a maximum of 6,000 feet at 16 AWG between the panel and the last annunciator on the AIO circuit (subject to the systempower restrictions).

The wiring size must be a 12 AWG to 18 AWG twisted shielded pair cable having a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms, +/- 20%.
Each AIO circuit must have 18VDC with a max current of 200mA at each device.
Do not run cable adjacent to, or in the same conduit as, 120 volts AC service, “noisy” electrical circuits that are powering mechanical bells or horns, audio circuits above 25 VRMS, motor control circuits, or SCR power circuits.

If annunciators are to be mounted in a separate cabinet or powered by a remote power supply, see Figure 2.5, “Using Multiple Power Supplies with the AIO Circuit”.

Annunciator Power Requirements & Electrical Ratings

Annunciators draw their power from the control panel and must be considered when calculating the primary and secondary power supply requirements for the system. Each annunciator module is accounted for in the power calculations outlined in the respective installation man-ual. However, if the current draw dedicated to the annunciators must be calculated as a separate figure, use the equations in Table 1.1.

Electrical Ratings

Input Voltage: 18-30 VDC (must be power-limited and non-resettable).
Use a regulated, power-limited, compatible power supply that is UL/ULC-Listed for Fire Protective Signaling use.
Data Communications Port: AIO operating for the local AIO at 115.2 Kbps (must be power-limited) and for the main AIO at 57.6Kbps (must be power limited).

Condition	Backlight set in range of 1% – 50%	Backlight set in range of 51% – 100%
Alarm Current (Piezo active)	160mA	225mA
Standby Current (AC Fail Operation = Normal)	150mA	200mA
Standby Current (AC Fail Operation = power save)	75mA	75mA

Installation and Configuration

Installation Checklist

Mount and ground the RLD in a standard 3 gang electrical box
Connect shield for AIO circuit (Section 2.4).

Connect Earth Ground to a mounting screw on the backbox or cabinet (Section 2.5).
Make all electrical connections:
1. Power circuit (Section 2.6)
2. AIO circuit & End-of-line resistor (Sections 2.6 and 2.7).
Set module addresses and termination via the on-screen menu (Section 2.8).
Program the RLD annunciators. (Section 3).

Test annunciators (Section 3.7).

Connectors and Switches

Mount Enclosure and Install Annunciator

Remote LCD Display annunciators are mounted free-standing on a standard 3-gang electrical box. (See Figure 2.1).
Use adapter plates to mount in CAB-5 or CAB-4 series enclosures, ABF-1DB, and ABS-2D. Figure 2.2 shows one sample retrofit installa-tion; see Retrofit Annunciators Document LS10401-000GE-E for details and restrictions.

Figure 2.2 Mount Remote LCD Display in DP-ADP in Dress Panel of the CAB-4 Series Enclosure (DP-T2A-CB4 Shown)

Shielding the AIO Circui

The AIO circuit must be wired using a twisted pair cable having a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms, +/- 20%. Do not run cable adjacent to, or in the same con-duit as, 120-volt AC service, noisy electrical circuits that are powering mechanical bells or horns, audio circuits above 25 Vrms, motor control circuits, or SCR power circuits.

NOTE: Shielded wire is not necessary but when it is used, the shield should be connected to system ground (not earth) at the FACP and ground on the AIO connector (P2) at the RLD. If the RLD is using a remote power supply, the shield will serve as the AIO reference wire.

Earth Ground

Connect earth ground to a mounting screw on the backbox or cabinet. During mounting (see Section 2.3), the backbox or cabinet should have been connected to a solid earth ground such as a cold water pipe. Ground for the RLD is on terminal P5.

Power and AIO Circuit Connections

Select an appropriate knockout on the enclosure for the wiring to run through and snap it out. Pull all annunciator wiring into the enclosure. Connect annunciator wiring to the removable terminal blocks at this time. See Section 1.4 on page 7 for circuit requirements.
The RLD power source must be filtered, non-resettable, 24 VDC listed for fire-protective signaling use. Sources include FACP power sup-plies and auxiliary power supplies. The power run to the annunciator need not contain a power supervision relay because loss of power is inherently supervised through communication loss (AIO communication loss is registered at the control panel during loss of power to the annunciator).
Connector P2 is the Main AIO bus connection to wire the router to the FACP.
A common reference connection must be made between multiple power supplies for the AIO circuit to function properly.

End-of-Line Resistors

The end-of-line termination resistor must be enabled via the on screen menu on the last device on the AIO circuit. All other annunciators should have these switches set to disable.
For termination switch setting, see:

Initial power-up of a new module – Section 3.4.1, “System Startup”

Viewing/changing a module already in use – Section 3.4.4, “Configuration Menu”.

Setting Addresses and Switches

Addressing the RLD

Set the address with the on screen menu. This address must match what is entered into VeriFire Tools programming. The system supports up to 10 router devices connected to the control panel using up to 10 unique addresses. Refer to your control panel documentation for valid addresses.

Piezo

A piezo will sound if the RLD is in an off-normal condition.
Slide S1 left to enable the system alarm piezo, or right to disable the piezo.

In VeriFire Tools, under General Settings, each RLD has a setting for “Piezo Sound For Touch Screen Contact.” This will chirp the piezo for each touch when the key switch is unlocked.
When that setting is checked, the Piezo must be enabled. If the Piezo is disabled when the operation is enabled in VeriFire Tools, the panel will generate a trouble: AIO ADDR NXXX BUZZER SUPERVISORY trouble (where Nxxx is the RLD address).

In VeriFire Tools, under General Settings, each RLD has a setting for “Local Piezo Settings.” This will sound the piezo for each unacknowl-edged event.
When that setting is checked, the Piezo must be enabled. If the Piezo is disabled when the operation is enabled in VeriFire Tools, the panel will generate a trouble: AIO ADDR NXXX BUZZER SUPERVISORY (where Nxxx is the RLD address).

Programming and Operations

Capabilities

RLD has a high definition touchscreen to display events. The display features a touchpoint for menu access, a header bar which shows event status, and touchpoints for Alarm, for three configurable mapped event types, and for all other event types not already assigned a space on the alert bar. Releasing zones are supported. For general Event Screen layout see Figure 3.1. For specific screens see Section 3.5, “Event Screens” (pages 21– 27).
The RLD will display all events related to the mapped zone(s) up to 50 total events.

When more than 50 events related to the mapped zone(s) are active
- The system will display the correct event counters (which will add up to a number greater than 50).
- The system will display a minimum of one event for each active event type
- The system will display the remaining active events by priority

Priority ordered by

Event Type (determined by the fire panel)
Event order
unacknowledged events (earliest in time to latest)

acknowledged events (earliest to latest)

Configurable Control buttons only operational when key switch is unlocked
- Acknowledge
- Silence (also functions as signal silence indicator)
- Reset
- Drill

Six programmable buttons, each with
- Descriptor/label
- Status indicator
- Configurable action (force on/off, disable/enable)
Technician/Configuration View accessible when config switch is enabled
- Provides an interface to make the following settings, changes or viewing the following information (see Section 3.4).
Address setting (1 to 10)
Backlight intensity (1 to 100)
Piezo settings (enabled or disabled)
Version Information
Statistical Info
Firmware Update from USB drive
Termination Resistor
Upload Custom Image (format type JPG, JPEG, or PNG; resolution 800×480) from FAT32 USB drive
Test/Diagnostics

Date \| Time Locked/Unlocked
Menu/ login	Screen Title	Touchpoint controls (Ack, Silence, Reset, Exit)
Alert bar	Critical Information Area On RLD releasing screens, this area displays critical information such as the countdown timer.
	Events List New events are added at end of the list, and newly acknowledged events are moved to the end of the list. Device events such as an alarmed smoke detector will display data as broken down at right. The exact information provided can vary by event type. For example a System Trouble does not have a type code to display.		Navigation controls (Page forward, Page back)

Events List Information (Device Event Shown)

Event Type
Type code | Device label*
Node label and primary zone number | Zone label* At right: Flag for acknowledged events
Point address

At right Date/time stamp of event or acknowledgement
Custom label entered in programming tool.

Programming the N16/NCD for Remote Annunciation

Program annunciator points in using VeriFire Tools to enable the RLD. Refer to Section 2.8 for setting router addresses.

AIO Board Settings

RLD can only be set as a router. Once the RLD is selected as a router, no peripherals can be connected to that router. On VeriFire Tools AIO Mapping configure the following router options:

External Port Style – Class A or Class B
Monitor Speakers for mapped PAM Points – not applicable to RLD.

General Settings for RLD

On the VeriFire Tools General Settings for RLD, configure option as described below.

Primary Label – 40 character text entry that is used as a label for the annunciator address.
Language – Set to English for RLD v.1.0.
AC Fail Operation – Set to Power Save or Normal operation.

Power Save –
- RLD will turn off backlight after 5 minutes of inactivity (i.e. no new event received, No touch event, no Key switch event)
- Backlight will be turned on if any of the above activity occurs.
Normal –
- No change in operation during AC failure.

Time Format – Adjusts how the time is displayed on the RLD.
Date Format – Adjusts how the date is displayed on the RLD.
Reset Button –
Enabled – Sends reset command to the panel for the highest priority event when pressed and the keyswitch is in the unlocked position

Disabled – reset button is not displayed to the operator

Silence Button –

Enabled – Sends signal silence command to the panel when pressed and the keyswitch is in the unlocked position.
The button is also used to indicate the signal silence status.
Disabled – silence button is not displayed to the operator
The status of signal silence is not viewable on the display

Drill Button –

Enabled – Sends drill command to the panel when pressed and the keyswitch is in the unlocked position
Additional popup menu is displayed to confirm the selection before sending the event to the panel
Disabled – Drill button is not displayed to the operator Piezo Sound For Touch Screen Contact – Audible chirp when touching the display and the key switch is in the unlocked position

Local Piezo Setting – Audible patterns for unacknowledged event conditions

Fire alarm – Steady
MNS alarm – steady (future use)
CO alarm – 2Hz
Supervisory – 4Hz
Security – 8Hz
Trouble – 1Hz
Disable – 1Hz
Pre-alarm – 2Hz

Ack Button –

Enabled – Sends acknowledge command to the panel for the highest priority unacknowledged event when pressed and the keyswitch is in the unlocked position.
Disabled – acknowledge button is not displayed to the operator.

Power Supply Node Address – Enter the NFN node number of the panel that is monitoring the power supply providing power to the RLD.
An AC Fail event from this node will indicate that the RLD is operating on secondary power, and enter power save mode if enabled.

PMB Power Supply Enabled – Select this box if the power supply node address is an NCD or N16 with an addressable power main board
(PMB).

PMB Address – Provide the specific address of the PMB that is providing power to the RLD for appropriate operation for power save and power indication. Releasing Zone Mapping – Enter the releasing zone address to be mapped for display in the critical-information area above the events list.

Alert Bar Settings for RLD
Select the 5 event categories to be displayed on the alert bar of this RLD. First position must be Fire Alarm. Last position must be Other.
Events in categories not selected will be displayed and counted in the “other” category.

Node Map Settings for RLD
The RLD may be configured to match the NCD/N16 node map or to operate with a subset of the NCD/N16 node map for event filtering based on node address. A node cannot be selected that is not selected in the NCD/N16 panel node map. RLD will not show events from nodes not selected.Node Map Settings for RLD

The RLD may be configured to match the NCD/N16 node map or to operate with a subset of the NCD/N16 node map for event filtering based on node address. A node cannot be selected that is not selected in the NCD/N16 panel node map. RLD will not show events from nodes not selected.

NOTE: If a Custom Action Button programmed to manually control a life safety function, there must be a visual indicator programmed on an ACM-30 at the main operator to interface, to show the function’s status. Life safety functions include Elevator Recall, HVAC Shutdown, etc.

Each button is selectable for the operations of enable/disable and Turn on/Turn off.
The label will be displayed on the RLD next to the buttons.
A maximum of 24 addressable points may be assigned to the 6 custom buttons.
All 24 addressable points can be assigned to a single button.
4 addressable points can be assigned to each of the 6 buttons.

Note: Network points must be in the node map of the RLD/N16 Section 3.2.4, “Node Map Settings for RLD”.

Zone Map Settings for RLD

The RLD may be configured to match the NCD/N16 zone map or to operate with a subset of the NCD/N16 zone map for event filtering based on primary zone assignment.
Zone events can be filtered on one node at a time. If more than one node is mapped, the Zone Map Settings tab is not available.
General system events will be displayed only if Zone 0 is mapped.

Event Priority
The panel will use the highest priority event in the system that is mapped to that annunciator to appropriately control the audible pattern
played by that annunciator.

LED and Keypad Functions

System Startup

On initial startup, RLD will display annunciator version and model number. Enter the address and termination status for the unit.

Address. Press the touch point for ADDRESS 1 to ADDRESS 10. The unit will save the information and move to the next screen. Each RLD requires a unique address, and the addressing order is independent of the order in which the units are wired on the bus.
Termination Status.
- If this RLD is the final one in the bus, press TERMINATE.
- Press DONE to initialize the unit.

Normal Operations

Accessing System Settings

Turn on the keyswitch to access Custom Actions and Configuration.

Custom Action Screen
Displays label assigned in VeriFire Tools to represent map points. Disable/enable the custom action buttons from one of three screens, accessed by pressing the touch points at the bottom of the screens.

Configuration Menu

Access address settings, firmware updates, statistical info, and user options.

Address Settings Screen – Press a new address to change this RLD’s setting. Updating address will trigger a restart.
Backlight Intensity Screen – Press and hold slider touch point to change screen brightness.
Local Event Piezo Screen- Press to enable or disable local sound. See Section 2.8.2, “Piezo” for interaction with VeriFire Tools program-ming.
Version Information Screen- Display RLD version information: application, operating system, bootloader, hardware, database, and RLD serial number. Press and hold the slide touch point at right to move up and down for more information.
Statistical Information Screen- Display RLD history: Last restart, messages sent from API, Messages sent from IB2, Messages received by API, Messages received by IB2, Flow control errors, Read overflow prevention errors, CRC errors, Buffer full errors, Out of sync errors, Schema count. Press and hold the slide touch point at right to move up and down for more information.
Firmware Update Screen – Log in at the panel and activate “Service Mode” via panel settings (see panel documentation). Insert USB stick with RLD_fwupdate.zip located in the USB’s root directory. Do NOT unzip the firmware pack. Press UPDATE to continue. Reboot after successful update.
Termination Resistor – The termination resistor should be activated only for the final RLD on the bus.
Upload Custom Image Screen – Insert image on FAT32 USB drive and press PREVIEW or UPLOAD. (Image formats: JPG, JPEG, or PNG. Image resolution: 800 x 480 pixels)
Test/Diagnostics Screen –
- Lamp Test – Screen will light up white for 5 seconds.
- Export Logs – Before pressing the touch point, insert a USB drive with at least 15MB free space.
- Temperature – Displays circuit board temperature, CPU temperature, and the highest temperature for both since last reset. Press RESET to clear temperature history.

Button Commands screen

Drill Button – Press DRILL to evacuate building. The screen will display normal, with “DRILL” highlighted in a contrasting color.
Silence Button – Press SILENCE to set the system to SILENCED. The button background will change from gray to black. If NACs re-ener-gize, button background will change back from black to gray, the button will change from SILENCED to SILENCE, and the button will function to silence NACs every time it is pressed.

Event Screens

Fire Alarm

Supervisory Alarm
Trouble

Security Alarm s
CO Alarm
Critical Process

Disable Alarm
CO-Pre Alarm
Pre Alarm

Other Alarm
Local Trouble

Offline Trouble
Configuration Trouble
Releasing Feature Screens

Abort
First Alarm
Cross Abort

Off-State
On/Discharge Stop Timer
On/Discharge With Timer

Pre-Discharge with Timer
Soak Expired

Piezo Enable

To enable the piezo, configure RLD for supervision using VeriFire Tools. The switch on the unit is a local disconnect.

NOTE: The audible pattern will only be active for unacknowledged events.

Testing the Annunciators

After programming, fully test the annunciator to ensure that each switch performs its intended function, that each LED lights in the correct color, and that the annunciators can perform the functions outlined in this manual. Perform a lamp test to ensure all LEDs light correctly.

Manufacturer Warranties

Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability

Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan. 1, 2009). The Products manufactured and sold by Manufacturer are date stamped at the time of production. Manufacturer does not warrant Products that are not manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility but assigns to its Distributor, to the extent possible, any warranty offered by the manufacturer of such product. This warranty shall be void if a Product is altered, serviced or repaired by anyone other than Manufacturer or its authorized Distributors. This warranty shall also be void if there is a failure to maintain the Products and the systems in which they operate in proper working conditions.

MANUFACTURER MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTIES, AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, TRADEMARKS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RENDERED BY MANUFACTURER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE COURSE OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES OF ITS PRODUCTS.

This document constitutes the only warranty made by Manufacturer with respect to its products and replaces all previous warranties and is the only warranty made by Manufacturer. No increase or alteration, written or verbal, of the obligation of this warranty is authorized. Manufacturer does not represent that its products will prevent any loss by fire or otherwise.
Warranty Claims. Manufacturer shall replace or repair, at Manufacturer’s discretion, each part returned by its authorized Distributor and acknowledged by Manufacturer to be defective, provided that such part shall have been returned to Manufacturer with all charges prepaid and the authorized Distributor has completed Manufacturer’s Return Material Authorization form. The replacement part shall come from Manufacturer’s stock and may be new or refurbished. THE FOREGOING IS DISTRIBUTOR’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

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CONTACT

NOTIFIER
12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA 203-484-7161
www.notifier.com

Comments

Changes & Comments for LS10310-000NF-E:C

Notifier

Revise to: C
UL change?yes
Brief description: RLD Acronym redefined as “Remote LCD Display” (affects cover)
Add releasing, increase max# RLDs from 5 to 10
Redraw Rev B screens with that layout, 4-line events, formatting fixes, brand agnostic. Add description of screen layout with current location of touchpoint controls. Encorporate supplement to previous revision done per UL markups
pg. 7 10/2023 EDIT — four events (from two) per YK
pg. 7 10/2023 INCREASE max# RLDs from 5 to 10
pg. 7 10/2020 ADD FOR CLARITY “on the AIO bus”
pg. 7 10/2023 EDIT to expand definition of AIO devices — Different types of AIO devices configured as routers may be mixed on the AIO bus, including ACM-30, RLD, and TM-8.
pg. 7 10/2023 ADD “For UL2610 applications”….. because per JonH there is no ULC equivalent of UL2610
pg. 9 7/2023 REV C – Edit P2 text to match final board silkscreen (per UL markups, listed via supplement to previous revision)
pg. 11 7/2023 REV C – Edit P2 text to match final board silkscreen (per UL markups, listed via supplement to previous revision)
pg. 11 10/2023 Restored text lost during software update – Connect optional shield/reference signal when RLD is powered by a remote power supply.
pg. 11 10/7/24 MDF changed: Remote power supply must be 24 VDC, Isolated, Regulated, Power Limited per NFPA70 per JAH
pg. 13 10/2023 ADD – Releasing zones are supported.
pg. 13 10/2023 FUTURE: Condensed view edits held for Phase 2 per JonH
pg. 13 4/24 ADD “from FAT-32 USB drive”
pg. 13 6/4/2024 FAT32 has no dash
pg. 13 11/2023 Working name for screen segment – “the critical-information area above the events list”
pg. 13 10/2023 Added screen description.
pg. 13 10/2023 FUTURE: Condensed view edits held for Phase 2 per JonH
pg. 13 10/2023 ADD – New events are added at end of the list, and newly acknowledged events are moved to the end of the list.
pg. 13 11/2023 ADD – Events list breakdown
pg. 14 11/2023 Update VFT screenshot to add content to Releasing Zone Mapping field
pg. 15 11/2023 Tentative name for screen segment “the critical-information area above the events list”
pg. 15 10/2023 FUTURE: Condensed view edits held for Phase 2 per JonH
pg. 17 4/23/24 EDIT – Zone events can be filtered for one node at a time. If more than the local node is mapped, Zone Map Settings is not available.
pg. 17 4/25/24 EDIT filtered on one node
pg. 17 4/25/24 EDIT If more than one node is mapped, the Zone Map Settings tab is not available.
pg. 17 4/25/24 EDIT – General system events will be displayed only if Zone 0 is selected.
pg. 17 4/23/24 ADD NOTE: Zone 0 is reserved for General System Events/General Alarm.
pg. 17 4/23/24 NEW IMAGE FROM VFT TEAM – RLDVFT-ZoneMap2024.png
pg. 19 10/2023 “System Normal” redrawn. ADD – This area can display a custom image. See Section 3.2.5 for instructions on loading from USB.
pg. 19 10/2023 Updated header format for custom action screen
pg. 20 6/4/2025 EXPAND INSTRUCTIONS – Insert USB stick with RLD_fwupdate.zip located in the USB’s root directory. Do NOT unzip the firmware pack.
pg. 20 10/2023 EDIT – “image” not “format”; add ’image’ into parenthetical text
pg. 20 4/24 ADD FAT-32
pg. 20 6/4/2024 FAT32 has no dash
pg. 21 10/2023 Edited screens for new touchpoint layout, formatting and other logical oddities & to make brand agnostic
pg. 21 10/2023 Update screen text to better match product, and to make brand-agnostic
pg. 22 10/2023 Update screen text to better match product, and to make brand-agnostic
pg. 23 10/2023 Update screen text to better match product, and to make brand-agnostic
pg. 25 10/2023 Updated local event entries for releasing screens; brand agnostic, fix format, per eng meeting
pg. 25 10/16/2023 Relinked screen for REL Cross fcn
pg. 25 6/4/2024 Update section name to First Alarm to match previously revised screen

Documents / Resources

Honeywell RLD Notifier Remote LCD Display [pdf] Instruction Manual
RLD Notifier Remote LCD Display, RLD, Notifier Remote LCD Display, Remote LCD Display, LCD Display, Display

References

User Manual

Honeywell RLD Notifier Remote LCD Display

Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations