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MINERVA ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS

SERVICE ENGINEER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
LIST OF CONTENTS
1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 VARIANTS
3.7.7 VIEW COMMON DISABLED

STATUS
3.8 SET CLOCK MENU
2.
3.
ROUTINE CHECKS
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 WEEKLY CHECKS
2.3 THREE-MONTHLY CHECKS
2.4 ANNUAL CHECKS
2.5 THREE-YEARLY CHECKS
2.6 FOUR-YEARLY CHECKS
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 FAST ACCESS CODES
3.2.1 ENTERING FAST ACCESS

CODES
3.3 MAIN MENU
10
3.4 VIEW UNRESTORED EVENTS

MENU
11
3.4.1 SELECTING THE MENU
11
3.5 VIEW LOG MENU
12
12
3.5.2 NEWEST EVENT FIRST
12
3.5.3 OLDEST EVENT FIRST
12
3.5.4 HIGHEST PRIORITY EVENT

FIRST
13
15
15
15
3.8.2 SET TIME
15
3.8.3 SET DATE
16
3.9 TEST SYSTEM MENU
16
16
3.9.2 VIEW SYSTEM ALARM

CYCLE COUNT
16
3.9.3 RESET SYSTEM ALARM

CYCLE COUNTER
17
3.9.4 VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE

INITIALISATIONS COUNT
17
3.9.5 RESET SYSTEM SOFTWARE

INITIALISATIONS COUNTER
17
3.9.6 WALK TEST ZONE
17
3.9.7 WALK TEST MULTI-INPUT

POINT
18
3.9.8 WALK TEST SOUNDERS
19
3.9.9 RESET POINT THRESHOLD

COMPENSATION
19
3.9.10VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE

ISSUE NUMBER
20
3.10 COMMISSIONING MENU
20
20
3.10.2 FAST FAULT MODE
21
21
3.6 VIEW SYSTEM HEALTH REPORT
13
3.10.3 FAST OPEN CIRCUIT

DETECTION
3.7 VIEW SYSTEM STATUSES MENU
13
3.10.4 NO RATE OF RISE MODE
21
13
3.10.5 LOOP SHUTDOWN
21
3.10.6 LOOP RESTART
22
3.7.2 VIEW ZONES ALARM STATUS 14

3.7.3 VIEW ZONES FAULT STATUS
14
3.7.4 VIEW ZONES ISOLATE

STATUS
14
3.7.5 VIEW COMMON ALARM

STATUS
3.7.6 VIEW COMMON FAULT
STATUS
3.11 SINGLE ADDRESS LOOP POLL
22
3.12 ISOLATE POINTS MENU
23
23
14
3.12.2 ISOLATE ZONE

[SENSORS ONLY]
23
14
3.12.3 ISOLATE ZONE

[SOUNDERS ONLY]
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3.12.4 ISOLATE POINT

[ADDRESSABLE LOOPS
ONLY]
3.18.7 PRINT FORCED POINTS
42
25
3.18.8 PRINT ACTIVATION

COUNTER
42
3.12.5 ENGINEER ISOLATE
26
3.18.9 PRINT ID TEST RESULTS
42
3.13 DE-ISOLATE POINTS MENU

SELECTING THE MENU26
28
4.
3.13.1 DE-ISOLATE ZONE

[SENSORS ONLY]
28
3.13.2 DE-ISOLATE ZONE

[SOUNDERS ONLY]
29
3.13.3 DE-ISOLATE POINT

[ADDRESSABLE LOOPS
ONLY]
29
3.13.4 ENGINEER DE-ISOLATE
30
3.13.5 SATURN GROUP ISOLATE

CLEAR [LNET VERSIONS
ONLY]
30
DEVICE AND GROUP NUMBERS
43
4.1 DEVICE NUMBERS
43
4.2 GROUP NUMBERS
44
5.
VESDA FILTER CHANGE
46
6.
FAULT MONITORING
47
6.1 GENERAL
47
6.2 SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGES
47
6.2.1 MAIN PROCESSOR BOARD

FAULTS
47
6.2.2 ANCILLARY BOARD AND

COMMUNICATION FAULTS
48
34
6.2.3 MINERVA NETWORK LINK

49
3.14.4 VIEW LOOP ANALOGUE

VALUES
34
6.2.4 ADDRESSABLE LOOP

MONITORED FAULTS
50
3.14.5 VIEW LOOP POINT

COUNTERS
6.3 SYSTEM POINT ADDRESSING
52
34
6.3.1 POINT ADDRESSING SCHEME 52
3.15 FORCE OUTPUTS MENU
35
6.3.2 PRE-DEFINED SYSTEM

POINTS
52
6.4 FAULT FINDING FOR MINERVA

ADDRESSABLE MODULES
52
3.14 VIEW LOOP OR POINT DATA
30
30
3.14.2 VIEW POINT ANALOGUE

VALUES
30
3.14.3 VIEW POINT STATUSES
35
3.15.2 FORCE POINT ON
35
3.15.3 FORCE POINT OFF
36
3.15.4 UNFORCE POINT
36
6.4.1 GENERAL
54
37
6.4.2 START UP AND RUN USING

BATTERY SUPPLY
54
6.4.3 FAULT FINDING BY

SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION
54
6.4.4 ONE OR MORE POINTS NO

RESPONSE (NO OTHER
TYPES OF FAULT PRESENT)
54
3.16 SET SENSITIVITY

37
3.16.2 SET POINT SENSITIVITY
37
3.16.3 SET ZONE SENSITIVITY
37
3.17 VIRTUAL FRONT PANEL [VFP]
37
36
3.18 PRINT DATA MENU
38
38
3.18.2 PRINT POINT ANALOGUE

VALUES
38
3.18.3 PRINT POINTS ISOLATED
39
3.18.4 PRINT POINTS UNTESTED/

FAILED
39
3.18.5 PRINT POINTS OUT OF

COMPENSATION
40
3.18.6 PRINT EVENT LOG

BACKTRACK
40
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6.4.5 ONE POINT NO RESPONSE

WITH ANOTHER POINT
UNCONFIGURED DEVICE
54
6.4.6 ONE POINT NO RESPONSE
WITH ANOTHER POINT
HIGH IDENT
54
6.4.7 ALL POINTS ON LOOP
EXCEPT FOR ONE POINT
SHOW HIGH IDENT
54
6.4.8 ALL POINTS ON THE LOOP

SHOW HIGH IDENT
54
6.4.9 ONE POINT HIGH IDENT
54
6.4.10 ONE POINT LOW IDENT
54
6.4.11 MULTIPLE POINTS

LOW IDENT
55
7.
SPARES
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8.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:
As the MINERVA equipment forms a fire control system,

the following periodical checks must be carried out in order
to comply with the requirements of BS 5839 Part 1 [1988]
and to ensure the continued correct operation of the system.
ENSURE THAT ANY EXTINGUISHING

SYSTEMS ARE MADE SAFE
[SEE 05A-03-S1] BEFORE CARRYING OUT
THE DESCRIBED PROCEDURES.
The following checks and servicing must be carried out:
ANY AUXILIARY DEVICES CONNECTED TO

THE SYSTEM MAY OPERATE DURING THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURES UNLESS
DISABLED. NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER
PRIOR TO ANY DISABLEMENT.
Weekly checks of the controller, one detector

per zone and the fire detection sounders.
Three-monthly checks.
Annual visual, fixture security and zone
checks on all units.
Three-yearly check of all detectors.
Four-yearly replacement of batteries.
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Note: The EVACUATE or FIRE ALARM, SILENCE

and RESET keys on the front panel are
inoperative until the keyswitch has been turned
to the enable position.
The following are also described:
Use of built-in controller functions.
WARNING:
Recommended spares list.

In order to prevent TERMINAL DAMAGE to the
MINERVA Controller the following rules MUST
be strictly followed:
Wherever possible, faults must be rectified by exchange of

the faulty PCB or other part for a working spare. Prior to
returning a faulty PCB for repair, package it as described in
publication 05A-02-S1.
Publication 09A-02-S1 contains the intruder servicing
information.
1)
ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO FAULT IN THE

ADDRESSABLE LOOP
BEFORE IT IS CONNECTED TO THE
MINERVA CONTROLLER.
2)
NEVER CONNECT THE

ADDRESSABLE LOOP WIRING TO THE
MINERVA CONTROLLER WHILST THIS UNIT IS
POWERED-UP.
3)
NEVER MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE

ADDRESSABLE LOOP WIRING WITHOUT
EITHER DISABLING THE ADDRESSABLE LOOP
OR POWERING DOWN THE MINERVA
CONTROLLER.
4)
DO NOT LEAVE ANY DOCUMENTATION IN

CONTROLLER OR ANCILLARY HOUSINGS

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1.1
VARIANTS
This publication has been written to describe the operation

of the MINERVA-8, eight-zone controller with version 11.0
firmware.
The operation and access to the functions of the MINERVA
16E, T891, MINERVA 80 and T890 are the same as for a
MINERVA-8.
The differences are in the display formatting.
When viewing the System Status Menu options the status
display for an 8-zone controller is in the following format:
Zones
1- 8
Fault
0000
2.
ROUTINE CHECKS
2.1
GENERAL
The checks described in the following paragraphs would

normally be carried out at the intervals stated. Detector
condition monitoring facility checks the condition of M500
smoke detectors and will signal a fault when a smoke
detector reaches the limit of its compensation.
Therefore, if a controller has detector condition monitoring,
the following procedure should be carried out:
a) At regular intervals, or when a detector
condition monitoring fault is generated,
obtain a printout of all points out of
compensation [see section 3.18.5].
St.
1000
b) From the data obtained, replace only those

detectors which are out of compensation.
The status display for an 16-zone controller is in the

following format:
Zones
1- 8
9-16
Fault
0000
0000
St.
1000
0000
For marine systems carry out routine checks in accordance

with the customers own procedures.
2.2
The status display for an 80-zone controller is in the same
format as the 16-zone. To display the other zones, e.g. 172 4 , 2 5 - 3 2 , e t c . u s e t h e SCROLL DOWN
or
keys.
SCROLL UP
WEEKLY CHECKS
These checks would normally be carried out by a responsible

member of the customers staff. They should also be carried
out by the service engineer after all routine maintenance
checks;
A 1 indicates that a zone IS in fault, a 0 indicates that it

is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 5 is in fault.
When viewing the System menu options which call up
loops, the display for an 8-zone controller is in the following
format:
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
1) Press YES/ENTER to access Loop A.
2) Pressing NO/DELETE has no effect.
For a MINERVA 80, and T890 use the SCROLL DOWN
or the
or SCROLL UP
NO/DELETE to step through the Loops, A, B, C, etc.
Press YES/ENTER to enter required Loop.
WARNING:
WARN ALL PERSONNEL THAT THE
SOUNDERS ARE ABOUT TO BE TESTED.
Proceed as follows:
a) If necessary, clean the front panel of the
controller with a suitable cleansing agent.
b) Check all batteries in accordance with
publication 05A-10-S1.
c) Check the tightness of all terminal block
screws inside the controller.
d) Using the walk test function [see sections
3.9.6 and 3.9.7], check the operation of at
least one zone. If a printer is available, print
out the results of the walk test [see section
3.18.4].
e) Set one device [either a callpoint or detector]
from one zone into alarm and check that the
system responds as follows:
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The controllers internal buzzer sounds in a

continuous tone.
The two red FIRE LEDs on the controller

front panel light.
The appropriate red FIRE ZONE LED on

the controller front panel flashes.
The general and zonal sounders operate.
The alphanumeric display gives the

location of the alarm.
f) Record the device used to initiate the test in

the site log book and reset the controller.
g) Check the condition of the printout on any
printers attached to the system and replace
the ribbon if it is becoming feint.
h) Ensure that each printer has an adequate
supply of paper.
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THREE-MONTHLY CHECKS
Proceed as follows:
a) Perform the weekly checks as detailed in
section 2.2.
b) Check the entries in the log book and carry
out any necessary action.
c) Check the batteries and their connections in
accordance with publication 05A-10-S1.
d) Check all the ancillary functions of the
controller.
e) Check all fault indicators by simulating a
FAULT condition in each zone by either:
i) removing a detector from its base, or;
ii) disconnecting the local circuit from an
ancillary unit, or;
Any defect should be recorded in the log book and

appropriate action taken. On completion of the work, obtain
the signature of the customer or his representative for the
Routine Maintenance Visit Record. Leave a copy of this
record with the customer for his files.
iii) removing the end-of-line resistor from an

ancillary units circuit.
f) Visually check the condition of the controller and other ancillary equipment for signs of
moisture ingress and other deterioration.
g) Visually check the installation to ascertain
whether structural or occupancy changes
have affected the requirements for the siting
of manual callpoints, detectors, line isolator
modules or sounders.
Note: Any changes must be made the subject of a

report to the Service Department.
h) Ensure that a clear space of at least 750 mm
is preserved in all directions below heat and
smoke detectors, that they are correctly sited
and that all manual callpoints remain
unobstructed and conspicuous.
i) Ensure that no physical obstruction has been
placed in the line-of-sight between flame
detectors and the protected area.
Any defect should be recorded in the log book and

appropriate action taken. On completion of the work, obtain
the signature of the customer or his representative for the
Routine Maintenance Visit Record. Leave a copy of this
record with the customer for his files.

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ANNUAL CHECKS
Proceed as follows:
a) Perform the three-monthly checks as
detailed in section 2.3.
b) Visually check the inside and outside of the
controller and ancillary devices for damage.
c) Check for damage to, and paint on, heat
detectors; check for dirt, grease, etc. on the
lenses of flame detectors.
d) Clean or exchange units as necessary.
e) Check for damage and accumulations of dirt
on ion-chamber smoke detectors. DO NOT
CLEAN; these units MUST be exchanged
and returned to the factory for disposal.
3.
CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
3.1
GENERAL
The MINERVA fire controller has a large number of builtin functions. These functions allow system parameters to
be viewed and/or changed and a number of operations to be
performed.
As the available functions allow access to system
parameters, it is necessary to restrict the use of these
functions to trained staff. This is achieved by the use of
passcodes. In order to gain access to the controller
functions, the user enters a passcode via the front panel
keypad. The function is then either selected from the menus
presented, or by entering the appropriate Fast Access Code.
3.2
FAST ACCESS CODES
Note: The return of ion-chamber smoke detectors is

to be carried out in accordance with the latest
company standing instructions for storage and
transportation of radioactive materials.
All of the controllers built-in functions may be accessed by

entering Fast Access Codes.
f) Check the fixings for the controller and all

detectors, sounders and ancillary equipment
which form part of the fire detection system.
g) Check the cable fixings at the controller and
each ancillary device for correct connection.
h) Test ALL detectors and callpoints for correct operation.
Table 2 lists the additional Fast Access Codes which can be

found on a combined Fire and Intruder MINERVA
controller, and in the case of a Combined Fire and Intruder
controller reference should be made to Publication 09A-02S1. where all the Intruder codes are listed and described.
Record any defect in the log book and rectify as

required. On completion of the work, obtain the signature
of the customer or his representative for the Routine
Maintenance Visit Record. Leave a copy of this record with
the customer for his files.
Table 1 lists the all Fast Access Codes for a MINERVA fire
controller. The codes for each function are listed in the
appropriate paragraphs.
3.2.1
ENTERING FAST ACCESS CODES
In order to avoid repetition, however, the general procedure

for entering a Fast Access Code is described as follows:
a) Enter your passcode.
b) Press YES/ENTER.
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THREE-YEARLY CHECKS
c) Press FAST ACCESS .
In addition to the normal yearly checks, filters of VESDA

Aspirating detectors must be changed [see section 5].
d) Enter the appropriate 4-digit number and

press YES/ENTER, [access will now be
afforded to the function requested].
2.6
e) Press YES/ENTER to confirm selection.
FOUR-YEARLY CHECKS
In addition to the normal yearly checks, internal standby

batteries must be renewed.
CAUTION:
TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE
BATTERY. DO NOT CONNECT THE
BATTERY THE WRONG WAY
ROUND. WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT
CONNECTED, COVER TERMINALS WITH
INSULATING TAPE TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Note: Pressing QUIT at any time will return to the

next function [or menu step] backwards in the
system hierarchy.
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Do you want to accept events?
0001
View unrestored Events?
0009
Do you want to view the log?
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CODE
Open VFP?
0070
Do you want to print data?
0080
0010
Print point analogue values?
0081
Oldest event first?
0011
Print points isolated?
0082
Newest event first?
0012
Print points untested/failed?
0083
Highest priority event first?
0013
Print points out of compensation?
0084
Print event log backtrack?
0085
View system health report?
0016
Do you want to set the clock?
0020
Print points forced?
0086
Do you want to set the time?
0021
Print activation counts?
0087
Do you want to set the date?
0022
Print ID test result?
0088
Do you want to test system?
0030
Do you want to force outputs?
0090
Force point On?
0091
View system alarm cycle count?
0031
0092
Reset system alarm cycle count?
0032
Force point off?
View system S/W initialisation count?
0033
Unforce point?
0093
Reset system S/W initialisation count?
0034
Do you want to set sensitivity?
0095
Do you want to walk test zone?
0035
Point sensitivity?
0096
Zone sensitivity?
0097
Walk test sounders? [Not Marine]
0036
Reset point threshold compensation?
0037
View system statuses?
0100
View system issue numbers?
0039
View system zones alarm status?
0101
Do you want to isolate points?
0040
View system zones fault status?
0102
Isolate zone? [SENSORS ONLY]
0041
View system zones isolated status?
0103
View system common alarm status?
0104
Isolate zone [SOUNDERS ONLY]
0042
Isolate point? [ADDRESS LOOP ONLY]
0043
View system common fault status?
0105
Engineer isolate?
0044
View system common disabled status?
0106
Do you want to de-isolate points?
0050
Do you want to walk test multi input point?
1030
De-isolate zone? [SENSORS ONLY]
0051
Do you want to commission system?
1200
Enable /Disable fast fault mode?
1201
De-isolate zone? [SOUNDERS ONLY]
0052
De-isolate point? [ADDRESS LOOP ONLY]
0053
Enable /Disable fast open circuit scanning?
1202
Engineer de-Isolate?
0054
Disable /Enable rate of rise processing?
1203
View point analogue values?
0060
Shutdown loop?
1204
View Point Statuses?
0061
Restart loop?
1205
Single address loop poll?
1206
View loop analogue values?
0062
View loop point counters?
0063
Do you want to view point or loop data?
0064
Table 1:
Table 1:
Fast Access Codes
Fast Access Codes

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MENU
CODE
Do you want to set the system?
0004
Do you want to set full system?
0004
Do you want to part system?
0005
Isolate signalling?
0045
De-isolate signalling?
0055
SATURN group isolate clear?
0056
Single address loop poll?
0065
Do you want system functions?
1006
Zones shunt status?
1007
Common probe status?
1008
Do, you want to silence sounders?
1009
Walk test intruder buzzers?
1031
Put points in probation?
1032
Store intruder passcodes?
1033
Clear intruder passcodes?
1034
Commissioning mode?
1038
Do you want to shunt zones?
1070
Do you want to un-shunt zones?
1071
Do you want to reset the system?
1090
3.3
MAIN MENU
When the system is in quiescent mode [i.e. displaying the

date and time], entering a passcode affords the user access to
the main menu. The structure of this menu is shown in
Fig. 1.
Each of the options available leads to further menus or
functions, which are described in the following paragraphs.
Table 2: Additional Fast Access Codes Resident

in a Combined Fire and Intruder Controller
Fig. 1
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MINERVA Controller - Main Menu
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1) If there are any unaccepted events [i.e. alarms

or faults] present in the system, these should
b e a cc e p t e d b e fo re t h e M a i n M e nu i s
accessed. It is possible, however, to access
any menu step directly by means of the Fast
Access Codes. However, the user will always
be drawn to the Accept Events menu step if
attempts are made to quit while there are still
unaccepted events outstanding.
2) The menu options may be selected by moving
through the menu by use of the SCROLL UP
, SCROLL DOWN
and NO/DELETE
keys [as shown], pressing YES/ENTER when
the required option is displayed.
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VIEW UNRESTORED EVENTS MENU
An unrestored event is an event logged when the system, or a

device in the system, is not in its normal state.
If this abnormal state has not been corrected, [superseded by
a normal event] then the event is said to be Unrestored, and
will be displayed in the unrestored events log. An unrestored
event may, or may not, have been accepted.
When selected, this option will display any Unrestored
events present in the system in chronological order of their
occurrence.
3.4.1
SELECTING THE MENU

1) Either, select the option from the Main
Menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0009.
The display will show:
View unrestored
events ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
An Unrestored event is displayed in the following format:

PRINTER OFFLINE
System Zone
12:00:16 28 Jan
Zn 0400 LB00 RO4
Press SCROLL DOWN

forwards.
Press SCROLL UP
to move through the log
to move through the log backwards.
When either the beginning OR end of the log is reached, the

display will show:
End of log!
and the internal buzzer will beep twice.
If there are no Unrestored events in the log the display will
show:
No Events in log!

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3.5
3.5.3
VIEW LOG MENU
3.5.1
SELECTING THE MENU

1) Either, select the View Log option from the
Main Menu as described in section 3.3, or
enter Fast Access Code 0010.
The menu shown in Fig. 2 will be displayed:
OLDEST EVENT FIRST
When this option is selected, the contents of the event log

will be displayed in chronological order of the occurrence of
the events.
1) Either, select the option from the View Log
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0011.
Oldest
event first ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
An event is displayed in the following
format:
FIRE ALARM
Main Workshop
12:00:16 28 Jan
Zone 4A 4
Fig. 2
MINERVA Controller - View Log Menu
The menu options available are described in the following

paragraphs.
3.5.2
The first line shows the event message, followed by the zone
identification message. The third line shows the time and
date of the occurrence of the event. The fourth line gives the
zone, loop and point numbers.
This display remains continuously until an operator
intervention.
The zone, loop and point numbers give the absolute system
address for the point as follows:
NEWEST EVENT FIRST
When this option is selected, the contents of the Event Log

will be displayed in reverse chronological order of the
occurrence of the events.
Events are displayed in the format described in section

3.5.3.
The display will remain continuously until an operator
intervention.
For addressable points, the display shows:

Zone number, loop number,
point number
For non-addressable points the display shows:

Zone number, comms channel,
point/type number
The comms channels are as follows:

LB - Local Bus
RB. - Remote Bus
2) Press SCROLL DOWN

through the log forwards.
3) Press SCROLL UP
log backwards.
to move
to move through the
MP - Main Processor
The point types are as follows:

X - eXpansion Bus T - Timed Point

display will show:
End of log!
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R - Real point
U - User Number
P - Pseudo point
S - Switch point
For a list of the predefined points, refer to section 6.3.2.

4) Press SCROLL UP
log backwards.
to move
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to move through the
When either the beginning OR the end of the log is reached,

the display will show:
End of log!
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3) Press SCROLL UP
log backwards.
to move
to move through the
When either the beginning OR the end of the log is reached,

the display will show:
End of log!

3.5.4
HIGHEST PRIORITY EVENT FIRST
When this option is selected, the contents of the Event Log

will be displayed in priority order as follows:
If there are no outstanding faults present, the display will

show:
Health report
no faults
FIRE [EVACUATE]
FIRE [ALERT]
and automatically move on to the next option.
FAULTS [SYSTEM]
FAULTS [ADDRESSABLE POINTS]
3.7
FAULTS [CLEAR]
3.7.1
RESET/SILENCE
VIEW SYSTEM STATUSES MENU

SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the View System Statuses
option from the Main Menu as described in
section 3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0100,
PRINTER OFF LINE

The following menu will be displayed:
Events are displayed in the format described in section 3.5.3.

intervention.
3) Press SCROLL UP
log backwards.
to move
to move through the

display will show:
End of log!
3.6
VIEW SYSTEM HEALTH REPORT
When selected, this option will display any outstanding

faults present in the system in chronological order of their
occurrence.
Menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0016.
Events are displayed in the format described in section 3.5.3.
Fig. 3 MINERVA Controller - View System

Statuses Menu
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Note: The statuses may also be checked when the

controller is in the quiescent state [i.e.
displaying date and time] by pressing the scroll
up / down keys.
3.7.2

View system
Zones Isol. St ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
The display is in the following format:
VIEW ZONES ALARM STATUS
When this option is selected, the Alarm/Clear status of each

of the zones may be viewed.
1) Either, select the option from the View
System Statuses menu, or enter Fast Access
Code 0101.
View system
Zones Alarm St ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
Zones
1- 8
Zones
1- 8
3.7.5

Code 0104.
View system
Common Alarm St. ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
VIEW ZONES FAULT STATUS
When this option is selected, the Fault/Clear status of each

of the zones may be viewed:
View system
Zones Fault St ?
Zones
1- 8
Fault
0000
St.
1000
A 1 indicates that a zone IS in fault, a 0 indicates that it

is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 5 is in fault.
3.7.4
VIEW ZONES ISOLATE STATUS
When this option is selected, the Isolated/De-isolated status

of each of the zones may be viewed:
Code 0103.
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Common Alarm St.

0
A 1 indicates that a Common Alarm exists, a 0 indicates
that it does not.
3.7.6
2) Press YES/ENTER,
VIEW COMMON ALARM STATUS
When this option is selected, the Common Alarm status of

the system may be viewed:
Alarm St.
0100
0000

Code 0102.
St.
0000
A 1 indicates that a zone IS isolated, a 0 indicates that it

is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 1 is isolated.
A 1 indicates that a zone IS in alarm, a 0 indicates that it

is not. Thus, for the example given, zone 2 is in alarm.
3.7.3
Isol.
1000
VIEW COMMON FAULT STATUS
When this option is selected, the Common Fault status of the

system may be viewed:
Code 0105.
View system
Common Fault St. ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Common Fault St.
0
A 1 indicates that a Common Fault exists, a 0 indicates
that it does not.
3.7.7
VIEW COMMON DISABLED STATUS
When this option is selected, the Common Disabled status of

the system may be viewed:
Code 0106.
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SET CLOCK MENU
3.8.1
SELECTING THE MENU

1) Either, select the Set Clock option from the
The menu as shown in Fig. 4 will be displayed:
View system
Common Disa St. ?
2) Press YES/ENTER,
Common Disa. St.
0
A 1 indicates that a Common Disabled condition exists
[i.e. a point is isolated or a function is disabled], a 0
indicates that it does not.
Fig. 4
MINERVA Controller - Set Clock Menu

paragraphs.
3.8.2
SET TIME
When this option is selected, the system time may be set.

1) Either, select the option from the Set Clock
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0021,
Do you want to
set the time ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Enter time as:HHMMSS
where:
HH = Hours MM = Minutes SS = Seconds
3) Enter a time a few seconds in advance of the
correct time in the format shown [using
leading zeros where necessary].
4) When the actual time corresponds with the
entered time, press YES/ENTER.
Note: If an error is made, pressing QUIT will allow the

option to be exited and restarted. Take care not
to rest fingers on keys, as characters will be
generated repetitively.
The system will now move to the Set Date option.

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3.8.3
SET DATE
3.9
When this option is selected, the system date may be set.
3.9.1
1) Either, select the option from the Set Clock

Do you want to
set the clock ?
TEST SYSTEM MENU

SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the Test System option from
the Main Menu as described in section 3.3,
or enter Fast Access Code 0030.
The following menu will be displayed:
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Enter date as:DDMMYY
where:
DD = Day
MM = Month
YY = Year
3) Enter the date in the format required, using

leading zeros where necessary, and press
YES/ENTER.
Sun=1 . . . Sat=7
Enter day:
4) Enter the number corresponding to the
required day, from the following list, and
press YES/ENTER.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Fig. 5
MINERVA Controller - Test System Menu

paragraphs.
Note: If an error is made, pressing QUIT will allow the

option to be exited and restarted. Take care
not to rest fingers on keys, as characters will be
generated repetitively.
3.9.2
VIEW SYSTEM ALARM CYCLE

COUNT
When this option is selected, the number of Alarm/Reset

sequences may be viewed, as follows:
1) Either, select the option from the Test
System menu, or enter Fast Access Code
0031.
View system
Al. Cycle count ?
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2) Press YES/ENTER.
A message in the following format will be
displayed:
System test 01
Al. Cycle No 0001
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1) Select the option from the Test System menu,

or enter Fast Access Code 0034,
Reset system
S/W Init. count ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
RESET SYSTEM ALARM CYCLE

COUNTER
Are you sure?
When selected, this option allows the count described in

section 3.9.2 to be reset.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will briefly show:
1) Either, select the option from the Test System

Reset system
Al. Cycle count ?
Reset system
S/W Init. count ?
The system software initialisations count has now been reset
to 1.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
3.9.6
Are you sure?
WALK TEST ZONE
When selected, this option allows detectors and callpoints to

be checked for correct response without actually raising an
alarm condition.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
System reset
Al . Cycle count
The system alarm cycle count has now been reset to 0.
Note: A cold restart [i.e. from a completely powereddown state] will reset the counter to 0.
3.9.4
RESET SYSTEM SOFTWARE

INITIALISATIONS COUNTER
When selected, this option allows the count described in

section 3.9.4 to be reset.
The number displayed indicates the number of alarm/reset

sequences which have occurred since the last time the
controller was powered up [counted from 1].
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VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE

INITIALISATIONS COUNT
When this option is selected, the number of software

initialisations [i.e. operating program restarts] may be
viewed.
A message in the following format will be
displayed:
System test 02
S/W Init . no 0001
The number displayed indicates the number of software
initialisations which have occurred since the last power-up
[counted from 0].
Note: Whilst in the walk test function, devices in the

zone being tested will NOT raise an alarm, but
those in other zones WILL raise an alarm, i.e.
no protection is provided on the zone being
tested while the test is in progress.
1) Either, select the option from the Test System menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0035.
Do you want to
walk test zone ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no:
( Yes = all )
3) Select the number of the required zone, by
pressing the relevant numeric keys, press
YES/ENTER.
< zone name >
Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?

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4)
Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection

[or use the up/down scroll keys to correct the
entry],
walk test active
000 points tested
exit with quit
3.9.7
WALK TEST MULTI-INPUT POINT
When selected, this option allows a single CM or DM

module to be tested WITHOUT raising an alarm and shows
the number of times the module has been tested. For
example it will allow a single engineer to smoke several
detectors connected to a DM, assuming the detectors are
allowed to clear, without the need to go back to the
panel. Allow 45 seconds between tests.
CAUTION:
5) Walk round the zone, setting each detector

and callpoint into alarm in turn.
6) Check the LED on each device lights after it
has been tested and the points tested counter on the LCD increments to indicate the
number of points tested.
7) once all devices have been tested, press
QUIT .
The display will show a summary in the
format:
000 points untested
001 points in Alarm
print data?
( or quit to exit )
THIS FUNCTION WILL DISABLE THE

DETECTOR/CONTACT UNDER TEST.
1) Select the Walk Test Point option using the

scroll keys, or enter Fast Access Code 1030.
Do you want to
walk test multiinput point?
2) Press YES/ENTER .
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
8) Refer to section 3.18.4 and print out a list of

all missed and faulty points. Retest all such
points and investigate the cause if any fault
persists.
9)
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
(Quit to exit)
Press QUIT and the display shows:

Walk test
terminated
4) Select the number of the required point, by

pressing the relevant numeric keys. Press
YES/ENTER.
Note:
1) If, during the walk test, a device in a zone not
being tested should go into alarm, the controller will respond to this alarm and the walk test
will be automatically terminated.
2) If the walk test is exited whilst devices are still
in alarm [i.e. the key has not been removed
from a callpoint or the detectors still contain
smoke], the Controller will immediately signal
an alarm.
Always wait five minutes to allow any smoke to
clear from the detectors. Alternatively, wait
until the count of Points in Alarm on the LCD
goes to zero.
< point name >

Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
5)

entry].
Walk test active
000 activations
exit with quit
6) Set point into alarm.

7) Check the LED on device lights after it has
been tested.
8) Once point has been tested, press QUIT .
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3.9.8
WALK TEST SOUNDERS
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When selected, this option allows sounders to be checked for

correct operation.
Note: The Walk Test Sounders facility is available in

marine applications [T890/T891], however it is
not used, as the sounders are not pulsed but
sound continuously.
RESET POINT THRESHOLD

COMPENSATION
W h en s e le ct ed, thi s opt ion al low s t h e thre s hold

compensation for an M500 analogue addressable detector to
be reset to its default value. This would be used to reset the
compensation value after replacing a dirty detector. It
MUST NEVER be used to reset the compensation of a
detector which has become so dirty that the compensation
value is at a maximum [in this case, the detector MUST be
changed].
menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0037,

0036.
Reset point
threshold compn ?
Walk test
sounders ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
Zone no:
( Yes = all )
3) Press YES/ENTER.
3) Select the number of the required zone, by

pressing the relevant numeric keys, press
YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
(Quit to exit)
4)
< zone name >

Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
4)
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Enter the number of the required point and

press YES/ENTER.
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
5)
Sounders in
walk test
Quit to exit

entry].
The controller will pause briefly and then
display:
Point no. xx
update successful
All sounders will operate for approximately

2 seconds every 30 seconds. [See note].
5) Walk round the site, checking for correct
operation of the sounders.
6) When all sounders have been proved, press
QUIT .
Walk test
terminated
Note:
1) If the selected device has not been configured,
the controller will display:
Point not found
2) If the selected device is not an analogue

addressable detector, the controller will display:
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3.9.10
VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE ISSUE

NUMBER
When selected, this option displays the system software

issue number on the LCD. It is also possible to display
information regarding the operating software and
configuration data.
0039.
View system
issue numbers ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will show a message in the
following format:
3.10 COMMISSIONING MENU

Note: Whilst in the commissioning mode a note of all
changes MUST be made as the mode cannot
be exited until all changes are cleared.
3.10.1
SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the Commissioning Menu

section 3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 1200.
When selected, this option switches the display time of
system faults from 60 to 6 seconds. Thus speeding up
system testing time.
Program
Issue X.X/01
S/C xxx-xxx-xxx
Date : 09/01/94
The 01 is a compatibility number and should be the same

as that for the configuration data. The third line shows the
stock code for the program software. The fourth line is the
date the program was created.
Pressing SCROLL DOWN
repeatedly will cause the
following to be displayed in sequence, [press QUIT to exit]:
The program title, followed by the program

reference, e.g.:
Program
MINERVA 8-p0
Ref :
The configuration version number, followed

by [on the third line] the configuration stock
code number, e.g.:
configuration
Issue 0003/24
CONSYS 7.0
Date : 09/01/94
For the issue number, the first number is the configuration

data version. The second number is the compatibility
number and should be the same as that for the program.
The date the configuration was last changed,

followed by the configuration title, e.g.
configuration
MINERVA 16E-c2c
Ref: C 123456777
The configuration reference [FASS] number, e.g.

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Fig. 6
MINERVA Controller - Commissioning Menu
The commissioning mode is not affected by reset and not

subject to a timeout.
Note: No LEDs are illuminated whilst in the

commissioning mode.
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NO RATE OF RISE MODE
W hen th is m od e is activated all Fau lts will take

approximately 6 seconds to confirm instead of the usual 60
seconds. This mode is not affected by Reset.
When this mode is activated the MINERVA suppresses the

sensor Rate of Rise processing and therefore it allows for fast
Alarm detection even when the smoke level rises too quickly.

menu, or, enter Fast Access Code 1201.

The display will show either:
Enable Rate of Rise
Processing ?
Enable
Fast Fault Mode ?
or:
Disable Rate of Rise
Processing?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Action
COMPLETED
2) Press YES/ENTER to toggle the action.
then pause and display:
Disable
Fast Fault Mode ?
Action
COMPLETED
then pause and display either:
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Disable Rate of Rise

Processing?
Action
COMPLETED
or:
Enable Rate of Rise
Processing ?
Then pause and display:

Enable
Fast Fault Mode ?
3.10.3
3.10.5
FAST OPEN CIRCUIT DETECTION
When this mode is activated the Open Circuit Fault will

confirm marginally faster than normal.
Enable Fast Open
Circuit scanning ?
LOOP SHUTDOWN
With this command any Addressable Loop can be switched

off. The electronic drivers switch off and the loop is
powered down allowing for work to be done in the wiring
without having to power the whole Panel down.
Shutdown Loop ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N) ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Action
COMPLETED
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop shutdown
completed

Disable Fast Open
Circuit scanning?

Shutdown Loop ?

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4) Select another loop if required and press

YES/ENTER.
Note: If the selected loop has already been shutdown

the display will briefly show:
Loop already
shutdown !
Shutdown Loop ?
3.10.6
3.11 SINGLE ADDRESS LOOP POLL

When selected, this option allows a single addressable
device to be polled continuously. This facility is used to
obtain a stable addressing signal for diagnostic purposes.
The Single Poll mode gives the freedom to navigate through
the menu and call other commands [examine Point
Analogue Values etc.] without taking the system out of
Single Poll so there is no need to frequently re-enter the
mode. Also there no time-out during this mode of operation
Once in single poll mode the only method of exit is to use the
exit single poll option from the menu.
LOOP RESTART

Restart Loop ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop restart
completed
Restart Loop ?
Note:
If the loop has already been started the display
will show:
Loop already
active !
CAUTION:
WHEN IN SINGLE POLL MODE THERE IS
NO DETECTION FROM THAT LOOP [OTHER
THAN FROM THE ADDRESS BEING
POLLED]. THIS OPTION SHOULD ONLY BE
USED FOR FAULT FINDING.
Note: Reset has no effect when in this mode.

Menu, or enter Fast Access Code 1206,
Single address
loop poll ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no:
(Quit to exit)
4) Enter the number of the required device and

press YES/ENTER.
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
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5)

entry].
display [for example]:
A1 on
loop poll
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ISOLATE ZONE [SENSORS ONLY]
When selected, this option allows ALL the sensors

[detectors] in a specified zone [or zones] to be isolated.
1) Either, select the option from the Isolate
Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code 0041.
Isolate zone ?
(sensors only)
Note:
1) When in this mode, events can NOT be
generated from other devices on the same loop
3.12.2.1
2) This facility can be used to determine to which

address a device is responding, as any device
set to the selected address will have its LED lit.
To select all zones:
ISOLATE ALL ZONES

[SENSORS ONLY]
a) Press YES/ENTER.
display:
3.12 ISOLATE POINTS MENU

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Isolate
successful
SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the Isolate Points option from

the Main Menu as described in section 3.3,
or enter Fast Access Code 0040.
The menu shown in Fig. 7 will be displayed: The menu
options available are described in the following paragraphs.
b) The DISABLED LED will light and the

internal buzzer will sound intermittently.
Note:
1) If a non-existent zone number is entered, the
display will show:
Point(s)
not found
or
Zone number xx
invalid; try again
2) If an attempt is made to re-isolate the zone, the

display will show:
Point(s) already
isolated
Fig. 7
MINERVA Controller - Isolate Points Menu
3) The DISABLED LED and the buzzer will

continue to operate as a warning that the zone
is isolated.

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3.12.2.2
ISOLATE SPECIFIED ZONE[S]

[SENSORS ONLY]
To isolate a specific zone;

a) Select the number of the required zone, by
pressing the relevant numeric keys.
b) Press YES/ENTER.
The controller will display:
< zone name >
Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
c) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
entry].
display:
3.12.3
ISOLATE ZONE [SOUNDERS ONLY]
When selected, this option allows ALL the sounders in a

specified zone [or zones] to be isolated.
Isolate zone ?
(sounders only)
3.12.3.1
ISOLATE ALL ZONES

[SOUNDERS ONLY]
To select all zones,:

a) Press YES/ENTER.
display:
Isolate
successful
d) The DISABLED LED will light and the internal buzzer will sound intermittently.
Note:
Isolate
successful
b) The DISABLED LED will light and the
Note:

display will show:

display will show:
Point(s)
not found
or
Point(s)
not found
or
Zone number xx
invalid; try again

display will show:
Point(s) already
isolated

is isolated.
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Zone number xx
invalid; try again

display will show:
Point(s) already
isolated

is isolated.
3.12.3.2
ISOLATE SPECIFIED ZONE[S]

[SOUNDERS ONLY]
To isolate a specific zone;

a) Select the number of the required zone, by
pressing the relevant numeric keys.
b) Press YES/ENTER.
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ISOLATE POINT [ADDRESSABLE

LOOPS ONLY]
When this option is selected, devices may be isolated on the

basis of their individual addresses.
Isolate point ?
(addr. loop only)
< zone name >

Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
entry].
display:
Isolate
successful
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
(Quit to exit)
d) The DISABLED LED will light and the internal buzzer will sound intermittently.
4)
Note:
< point name >

Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?

display will show:
Point(s)
not found
Enter the number of the required point and

press YES/ENTER.
5) Press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection

entry].
display:
or
Zone number xx
invalid, try again
isolate
successful

display will show:
The DISABLED LED will light and the

Point(s) already
isolated
Note:
is isolated.
1) If a non-existent point number is entered, the

display will show:
Point(s)
not found
2) If an attempt is made to isolate a point which is

already isolated, the display will show:
Point(s) already
isolated
3) The DISABLED LED and buzzer will continue

to operate, warning that the point is isolated.
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3.12.5
ENGINEER ISOLATE
3.12.5.1 INTRODUCTION
6) Press NO/DELETE .
non-ad. points only
(Y/N)?
When this option is selected, any point [or combination of

points] in the system may be isolated.
WARNING:
7) Press YES/ENTER.
Channel : None
(Y/N)?
THIS OPTION ALLOWS ANY DEVICE,

SWITCH OR INDICATOR TO BE ISOLATED.
EXTREME CARE SHOULD THEREFORE BE
EXERCISED WHEN USING THIS OPTION TO
PREVENT THE CONTROLLER BEING
RENDERED INOPERATIVE.
In order to provide an appreciation of the versatility of this

function, two examples of its use are described in the
following paragraphs.
3.12.5.2 ISOLATE FRONT PANEL BUZZER
1) Either, select the engineer isolate option
from the Isolate Points menu, or enter Fast
Access Code 0044.
Engineer isolate ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Channel : LBUS
(Y/N)?
9)
Press YES/ENTER.
Chan . addr. :
( Yes = all )
10) Enter address 0 and press YES/ENTER.

Category :XBus
(Y/N)?
Category :Real
(Y/N)?
Device type:
( Yes = all )
12) Press YES/ENTER.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Group no. :
( Yes = all )
4) Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
Point No. :
( Yes = all )
13) Enter point number

YES/ENTER.
10
and
Isolate
successful
The DISABLED LED will light.
5) Press YES/ENTER.
addr. points only
(Y/N)?
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3.12.5.3 ISOLATE ALL SOUNDERS

Assume that it is required to isolate all the sounders on Loop
A [including the Common Alarm sounders].
1) Either, select the engineer isolate option
from the Isolate Points menu, or enter Fast
Access Code 0044.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
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Group no. :
( Yes = all )
11) press YES/ENTER.

Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
Engineer isolate ?
3) Press YES/ENTER.

Device type:
( Yes = all )
4) Enter device type number 29 [SM520
modules] and press YES/ENTER.
Group no. :
( Yes = all )
5) Enter group number 186 [Bell Map Alarm
Sounders] and press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
< zone name >

Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
entry].
addr. points only
(Y/N)?
6) Press YES/ENTER.
non-ad. points only

(Y/N)?
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
7)

Press YES/ENTER.
Channel :None
(Y/N)?
Point no. :
( Yes = all )
8)
Press YES/ENTER and isolate all the

SM520 modules on loop A as described in
section 3.10.5.
Once the sounders on the addressable loops have been

isolated, it is necessary to isolate the two common alarm
sounder outputs.
Proceed as follows:
9)
Bring the following display on to the LCD

[see 1 or 2]:
Device type:
( Yes = all )

Category :XBUS
(Y/N)?

Category :Real
(Y/N)?
Point no. :
( Yes = all )

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19) Enter point number

YES/ENTER.
10
and
press
Isolate
successful
20) Repeat the procedure, entering point number

11 at [18] above.
3.13.2
DE-ISOLATE ZONE [SENSORS ONLY]
When selected, this option allows ALL previously isolated

sensors [detectors] in a specified zone [or zones] to be deisolated.
1) Either, select the option from the de-isolate
Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code
0051.
De-isolate zone ?
(sensors only)
Note: A list of device and group numbers is given in

section 4
2) Press YES/ENTER.
3.13 DE-ISOLATE POINTS MENU

3.13.1
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the De-isolate Points option

from the Main Menu as described in section
3.3, or enter Fast Access Code 0050.
The following menu as shown in Fig. 8 will be displayed:
3) Enter the number of the required zone and

press YES/ENTER.
display:
De-isolate
successful
The DISABLED LED will go out and the
internal buzzer will cease sounding.
Note:
display will show:
Point(s)
not found
or
Zone number xx
invalid, try again
Fig. 8
MINERVA Controller - De-isolate Menu

paragraphs.
* This option [Saturn group isolate clear?] is available only
when connected to a Saturn network.
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2) If an attempt is made to de-isolate a zone which

is already de-isolated, the display will show:
Point(s) already
de-isolated
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DE-ISOLATE ZONE
[SOUNDERS ONLY]
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DE-ISOLATE POINT [ADDRESSABLE

LOOPS ONLY]
When selected, this option allows ALL the sounders in a

specified zone [or zones] to be de-isolated.
When this option is selected, devices may be de-isolate on

the basis of their individual addresses:
1) Either, select the option from the De-isolate

1) Either, select the option from the de-isolate

Points menu, or enter Fast Access Code
0053.
De - isolate zone ?
(sounders only)
De-isolate point ?
(addr. loop only)
2) Press YES/ENTER.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3) Enter the number of the required zone and

press YES/ENTER.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
( Yes = all )
< zone name >

Zone no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
4)
entry],
display:
< point name >

Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
De-isolate
successful
Enter the number of the required device and

press YES/ENTER.
5) Press YES/ENTER.
display:
De-isolate
successful
Note:
display will show:

Point(s)
not found
Note:
or

display will show:
Zone number xx
invalid, try again

is already de-Isolated, the display will show:
Point(s)
not found

is already de-isolated, the display will show:
Point(s) already
isolated
Point(s) already
de-isolated

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3.13.5
ENGINEER DE-ISOLATE
When this option is selected, any point [or combination of

points] in the system may be de-isolated.
1) Either, select the engineer de-isolate option
from the De-isolate Points menu, or enter
Fast Access Code 0054.
The procedures for engineer de-isolate are the same as
those for engineer isolate, to avoid unnecessary repetition,
they are not duplicated here. Refer to the procedures
described in section 3.12.5 for further information.
3.13.6
SATURN GROUP ISOLATE CLEAR

[LNET VERSIONS ONLY]
3.14.2
When this option is selected, the values of a devices

condition, identity and long-term average currents may be
viewed.
1) Either, select the option from the View Loop
or Point Data menu, or, enter Fast Access
Code 0060.
View point
analogue values ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
When this option is selected, all points, group isolated by the

SATURN via the LNET will be cleared.
Note: This option is only available on MINERVAs

fitted with network software and should only be
used in cases where the SATURN-MINERVA
link has failed.
1) Either, select the SATURN group isolate
clear option from the De-isolate Points
menu, or, enter Fast Access Code 0056. The
controller will pause briefly and then display:
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
( Yes = all )
4) Enter the number of the required device and
press YES/ENTER.
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
SATURN Group
Cleared
3.14 VIEW LOOP OR POINT DATA

3.14.1
SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the View Loop or Point Data

section 3.3, or, enter Fast Access Code 0064.
VIEW POINT ANALOGUE VALUES

entry].
display:
Point no.: xx
Con. Id. LT.Av
8.2 11.4 7.1mA
where Con is the Condition, Id is the

current Ident. value and LT. Av is the long
term average of the Ident. value. The valid
condition and identity current ranges are
summarised in the following tables:
Note:
1) Some of the threshold values may change if
threshold compensation has been enabled.
2) A complete list of device numbers and types is
given in section 4.1
Fig. 9 MINERVA Controller - View Loop or

Point Data
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3) A non-hazardous area detector should not be

replaced with an Ex type detector. If however
this is done then the point analogue values will
be half those expected.
DEVICE
DM520/
DMC520
DEVICE
TYPE
30,74
WIN.
MIN-MAX
ID
10.2-12.6
0.0-3.0
3.0-5.7
5.7-9.5
9.5-13.0
13.0-28.0
Clear/Restore
PSU Fault
Normal
Line Fault
Fire Alarm
Invalid response
12.8-15.8
0.0-3.0
3.0-5.5
5.5-9.5
9.5-13.0
13.0-17.5
17.5-28.0
Clear/Restore
PSU Fault
Relay Coil Fault
Normal
Sounder Fault
Sounder Operated
Invalid response
8.1-9.9
0.0-1.4
1.4-3.0
3.0-6.3
6.3-15.5
15.5-28.0
Clear/Restore
Slave cct O/C
Normal
Invalid response
Alarm
Short circuit
4.0-5.0
0.0-1.0
1.0-2.5
2.5-3.5
3.5-5.3
5.3-7.2
7.2-9.5
9.5 +
Clear/Restore
O/C
Normal
Invalid data
Alarm-Evacuate
Alarm-Alert
S/C
Invalid data
COND.
ID
SM520
DEVICE
TYPE
29,75
COND.
ID
CP520/CP530/
CP920
DEVICE
COND.
TYPE
26
ID
CP540Ex
DEVICE
TYPE
27
RM520
DEVICE
TYPE
28
COND.
ID
COND.
ID
CM520
DEVICE
TYPES
31, 32
COND.
ID
ACPM500
DEVICE
TYPE
33
COND.
STATUS
16.2-20.0
0.0-2.0
2.0-4.4
4.4-6.5
6.5-28.0
Clear/Restore
Device Fault
Normal/Relay OFF
Relay Operated
Invalid response
6.4-8.0
0.0-2.8
2.8-4.7
4.7-7.5
7.5-11.2
11.2-15.7
15.7-28.0
Clear/Restore
Open circuit
N/C contact alarm
Normal
N/O contact alarm
Fault
Short circuit
5.6-6.5
0.0-1.7
1.7-4.9
4.9-8.1
8.1-11.5
11.5-15.0
15.0-28.0
Clear/Restore
Device Fault
No battery or mains
[battery ok]
PSU Fault
Mains Failure
[battery flat]
Normal [no battery]
Short cct
Table. 2 Condition & Identity Currents for M520

Series Ancillaries
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DEVICE
AM521
DEVICE
TYPE
51
WIN.
MIN-MAX
STATUS
ID
2.0-3.1
0.00-2.1
2.1-3.1
3.1-5
5-8.6
8.6-14.5
14.5-20.0
Clear/Restore
Device Fault
Airflow Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
S/c wiring
12.8-15.8
0.0-3.0
3.0-5.5
5.5-9.5
9.5-13.0
13.0-17.5
15.8-28.0
Clear/Restore
Power supply fault
Relay fault
Normal
Sounder line fault
Sounder active
Short circuit
0.0-2.2
3.1-4.3
4.3-7.6
7.6-11.5
11.5
0.0-2.2
2.2-3.1
3.1-4.3
4.3-7.6
7.6 -11.5
11.5 +
Aux. PSU fault [PI]

Open circuit [SU]
Relay 1 & 2
operated
Relay 2 operated
Relay 1 operated
Normal
Short circuit
Open Circuit
Sensor 1 & 2 active
Sensor 2 active
Sensor 1 active
Normal
Short circuit
12.8-15.8
0.0-3.0
3.0-5.5
5.5-9.5
9.5-13.0
13.0-17.5
17.5 +
Clear/Reset
PSU Fault
Relay Coil Fault
Clear/Restore
Sounder Fault
Sounder Operated
Invalid Data
7.3-8.3
0.0-2.2
2.2-3.1
3.1-4.3
4.3-7.6
7.6 -11.5
11.5 +
Clear/Reset
Open Circuit
Sensor 1 & 2 active
Sensor 2 active
Sensor 1 active
Normal
Short circuit
7.2-8.0
0.0-2.8
2.8-4.7
4.7-7.5
7.5-11.2
11.2-15.7
15.7 +
Clear/Restore
Open Circuit Fault
Device Fault
Normal
Sensor Active
Device Fault
Closed Circuit Fault
COND.
ID
VM520
DEVICE
TYPE
53
COND.
2.2-3.1
ID
SU521/
PI521
DEVICE
TYPES
63, 64,
65, 66
COND.
ID
LPS520/
LPB521
DEVICE
TYPES
67,68
COND.
ID
SD520
DEVICE
TYPES
76, 77
COND.
ID
LPBD521
DEVICE
TYPE
100
COND

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DEVICE
WIN
MIN-MAX
STATUS
DEVICE
WIN
MIN-MAX
STATUS
MR501
[High]
DEVICE
TYPE
03, 06Ex
ID
16.2-20.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-11.6
11.6-13.6
13.6-14.8
0.0-6.0
6.0-13.6
13.6-14.8
14.8-18.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-14.8
14.8-18.0
18.0 +
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
MD501
[FT]
DEVICE
TYPE
07, 11Ex
ID
8.1-10.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-11.6
11.6-13.6
13.6-28.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-13.6
13.6-14.8
14.8-28.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-14.8
14.8-18.0
18.0-28.0
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
12.8-15.8
0.0-2.5
2.5-13.0
13.0-19.5
19.5-20.0
0.0-2.5
2.5-11.5
11.5-13.0
13.0-19.0
0.0-2.5
2.5-10.7
10.7-11.5
11.5-15.0
0.0-2.5
2.5-9.0
9.0-10.7
10.7-13.0
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
4.8-6.0
0.0-3.0
3.0-6.4
6.4-14.4
14.4-16.2
16.2-28.0
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Fire alarm 1
Fire alarm 2
10.2-12.6
0.0-2.6
2.6-10.5
10.5-12.5
12.5-14.5
0.0-2.6
2.6-12.5
12.5-14.5
14.5-18.0
0.0-2.6
2.6-14.5
14.5-18.0
18.0-28.0
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
5.0-10.5
0.0-5.0
5.0-10.5
10.5-19.9
19.9-28.0
Clear/Restore
Open circuit
Normal
Alarm
Short circuit
10.2-12.6
0.0-1.0
1.0-7.5
7.5-11.5
11.5-15.0
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
[Normal]
DEVICE
TYPE
02, 05Ex
COND.
[Low]
DEVICE
TYPE
01, 04Ex
MR501T
[High]
DEVICE
TYPE
56, 59Ex
[Med.]
DEVICE
TYPE
55, 58Ex
ID
COND.
[Low]
DEVICE
TYPE
54, 57Ex
MF501
[High]
DEVICE
TYPE 17, 19[D],
22Ex, 24 Ex
ID
[Normal]
DEVICE
TYPE 16, 18[D], COND.
21Ex, 23Ex
[Low]
DEVICE
TYPE
15, 20Ex
MF501 [High
Altitude]
DEVICE
TYPE 34
ID
COND.
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[G3]
DEVICE
TYPE
08, 12Ex
[G2]
DEVICE
TYPE
09, 13Ex
COND.
[G1]
DEVICE
TYPE
10, 14Ex
MS502Ex/
S251i-S251f
DEVICE
TYPE
25, 92
ID
COND.
ID
M400 Series
Detectors
DEVICE
TYPE
COND.
35 MR, 36 MD,
37 MF, 38 MF[D]
Table. 3 Condition & Identity Currents for M500, M400
DEVICE
WIN
MIN-MAX
MR901
[High]
DEVICE
TYPE
80
ID
16.2-20.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-11.6
11.6-13.6
13.6-14.8
0.0-6.0
6.0-13.6
13.6-14.8
14.8-18.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-14.8
14.8-18.0
18.0 +
[Normal]
DEVICE
TYPE
79
COND.
[Low]
DEVICE
TYPE
78
MR901T
[High]
DEVICE
TYPE
99
[Normal]
DEVICE
TYPE
98
ID
COND.
[Low]
DEVICE
TYPE
97
MF901
[High]
DEVICE
TYPE 87, 88[D]
ID
[Normal]
DEVICE
TYPE 86, 89[D] COND.
[Low]
DEVICE
TYPE
85
STATUS
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
8.1-10.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-11.6
11.6-13.6
13.6-28.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-13.6
13.6-14.8
14.8-28.0
0.0-6.0
6.0-14.8
14.8-18.0
18.0-28.0
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
10.2-12.6
0.0-2.6
2.6-10.5
10.5-12.5
12.5-14.5
0.0-2.6
2.6-12.5
12.5-14.5
14.5-18.0
0.0-2.6
2.6-14.5
14.5-18.0
18.0-28.0
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
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DEVICE
WIN
MIN-MAX
STATUS
MF901 [High
Altitude]
DEVICE
TYPE 90
ID
10.2-12.6
0.0-1.0
1.0-7.5
7.5-11.5
11.5-15.0
4.8-6.0
0-2.5
2.5-10.3
10.3-11.0
11 +
0-2.5
2.5-11.0
11.0-12.2
12.2 +
0-2.5
2.5-12.2
12.2-15.0
15.0 +
0-2.5
2.5-15.0
15.0-19.0
19.0 +
2.8-4.4
0.0-4.5
4.5-10.0
10.0-11.5
11.5 +
0.0-4.5
4.5-10.0
10.0-14.5
14.5 +
0.0-4.5
4.5-10.0
10.0-19.0
19.0 +
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Clear/Restore
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
Fault
Normal
Pre-alarm
Alarm
MD901
[T2]
DEVICE
TYPE
81
COND.
ID
[G3]
DEVICE
TYPE
82
[G2]
DEVICE
TYPE
83
COND.
[G1]
DEVICE
TYPE
84
MU901
[High]
DEVICE
TYPE
103
[Normal]
DEVICE
TYPE
102
ID
COND.
[Low]
DEVICE
TYPE
101

Series Detectors

Series Detectors

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3.14.3
VIEW POINT STATUSES
When selected, this option allows the instantaneous and

confirmed statuses of an addressable point to be
viewed. This is especially useful to determine the state of a
detector from the controllers point of view when threshold
compensation has been enabled.
or Point Data Menu, or enter Fast Access
Code 0061.
3) Press YES/ENTER.
The display will show [for example]:
Loop : A
Quiesc
0.5
Compn
0mA
where Quiesc is the quiescent value on the loop and

Compn is the value of any compensation current being
applied.
View point statuses ?

2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
( Yes = all )
3.14.5
VIEW LOOP POINT COUNTERS
When selected, this option allows the number of points on

each of the loops to be viewed. It is used in fault diagnosis
as it allows the number of points that are configured and
answering to be viewed.
Code 0063.
View loop point counters ?
4) Enter the number of the required point and

press YES/ENTER.
The controller will pause briefly and show
[for example]:
Point no. : A 1
Inst.
Norm
Cnfm. Stat
Norm
Note: The Inst status is the condition of the point at

the time of viewing. The Cnfm status is the
confirmed condition of the point. Both are
Normal in this example.
3.14.4
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
Config
50
Reply
50
Pts.
VIEW LOOP ANALOGUE VALUES
When selected, this option allows the quiescent and

compensation current [if any] for a particular loop to be
viewed.
Code 0062.
View loop
analogue values ?
where Config. is the number of configured

points and Reply is the number of points
responding,
From the example above, we can assume that there are 50

points on the loop.
Press SCROLL UP
or SCROLL DOWN
up the next display as follows:
Loop : A
2) press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
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L+ R+ L20 30 50
R50
to bring
In the example given, it is possible to poll 20 devices along

the L+ wire and 30 devices along the R+ wire. It is also
possible to poll ALL 50 devices along both -ve wires. This
indicates a break in the +ve wire between the 20th and 21st
device along the left side of the loop.
Note: A break in BOTH wires [in the same position as

in the previous example] will give the following
display:
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2) Press YES/ENTER.
Group no. :
( Yes = all )
3)
Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
Loop : A
4)
L+ R+ L20 30 20
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R30
Press YES/ENTER.
addr. points only
(Y/N)?
3.15 FORCE OUTPUTS MENU

When this option is selected, all output devices may be
forced ON/OFF/AUTO.
5)
Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
3.15.1
SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the Force Point option from

the main menu as described in section 3.3, or
6) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
( Yes = all )
7) Enter the number of the point to be forced on

and press YES/ENTER.
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
entry, then press YES/ENTER ].
Fig. 10

paragraphs.
3.15.2
Force Successful
MINERVA Controller - Force Output Menu
Note:
1) If a number is entered that is not an output, the
display will show:
Unable to force!
not an OUTPUT
FORCE POINT ON
1) Either, select the Force Point On option

from the main menu as described in section
2) The DISABLED LED will remain on until the

system is reset.
Force point on ?

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3.15.3
FORCE POINT OFF
1) Either, select the Force Point off option

3.15.4
UNFORCE POINT
1) Either, select the Unforce Point option

Force point off ?
Unforce point ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Group no. :
( Yes = all )
3)
Press YES/ENTER.
Group no. :
( Yes = all )
3)
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
4)
Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
4)
addr. points only

(Y/N)?
5)
Press YES/ENTER.
Loop: A
(Y/N)?
6) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
( Yes = all )
7) Enter the number of the point to be forced off
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
Force Successful
Press YES/ENTER.
Press YES/ENTER.
addr. points only
(Y/N)?
5)
Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
6) Press YES/ENTER.
Point no. :
( Yes = all )
7) Enter the number of the point to be unforced
< point name >
Point no. :
( Y / N / UP/DOWN ) ?
8) press YES/ENTER to confirm the selection
Force Successful
Note:
1) If a number is entered that is not an output, the
display will show:
Unable to force!
not an OUTPUT
2) The DISABLED LED will remain on until the

system is reset.
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Note: If a number is entered that is not an output, the

display will show:
Unable to unforce!
not an OUTPUT
3.16 SET SENSITIVITY

This option allows the sensitivity of those devices which can
be allotted different sensitivities by CONSYS to be
changed from the configured state.
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5) Use the
or
keys to scroll through
the point numbers or NO/DELETE to return to the Point no. selection
display. When the required point is shown,
press YES/ENTER.
SELECTING THE MENU
Point no. : A 1
MF501 A1
Sensitivity : Conf
Set to
: Conf ?
1) Either select the Set Sensitivity option

from the Main Menu as described in section
The third line of the display shows the CONSYS

configuration of the detector [+ high, - low or blank for
normal].
,
or NO/DELETE to
6) Use the
move
through
the
sensitivity
settings. When the required sensitivity is
set, press YES/ENTER.
update successful
Fig. 11 MINERVA Controller - Set Sensitivity Menu

3.16.2
or
SET POINT SENSITIVITY
permission denied
When selected, this option allows a specific detectors

sensitivity to be changed.
1) Either, select the Point Sensitivity option
if the device sensitivity cannot be changed.

3.16.3
SET ZONE SENSITIVITY
When selected, this option allows the sensitivity of all

detectors on the specified zone to be changed.
Point sensitivity ?
1) Either, select the Zone Sensitivity option

2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop : A
(Y/N)?
Zone sensitivity ?
,
or NO/DELETE to move
3) Use the
through the loops. When the required loop
is shown, press YES/ENTER.
2)
Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no . :
( Quit to exit )
Point no. :
( Quit to exit )
4) Enter the number of the required point and

press YES/ENTER.
<point number>
Point no. :
(Y/N/UP/DOWN)

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3) Either enter the number of the required zone

or
keys to scroll through
or use the
the zones or NO/DELETE to return to the
zone selection display press YES/ENTER
when the required zone is selected.
Zone
01
Sensitivity:
Set to
: Conf ?
,
4) Use the
through the sensitivity settings [+ high, low or blank for normal]. When the required sensitivity is set, press YES/ENTER.
3.17 VIRTUAL FRONT PANEL [VFP]

This option [available on ThornNet network systems only]
allows access to the front panel controls of any controller
from another on the ThornNet network. Thus the front panel
of one controller becomes the Virtual Front Panel of the
other. When selected, all the functions of the Main Menu
are available.
3.17.1
SELECTING THE MENU
To select the VFP option and access another controller

proceed as follows:
1) Either select the Open VFP option from the
VFP into Panel :
update successful
or
permission denied
if the device sensitivity cannot be changed.
A flashing black square [the cursor] draws attention to the

fact that an operator entry is required.
2) Enter the Ident. number of the controller you
want to view and press YES/ENTER.
The display briefly shows the following two
messages;
Requesting VFP into panel:
and
VFP Session Opened
The display now shows the Date/Time message of the
selected controller.
3) Enter your passcode for the controller
selected, press YES/ENTER, and all the
Main Menu options as described in para 3.3.
are available.
4) Press QUIT to exit the current option
displayed.
5) Press QUIT again to exit the VFP option and
restore the front panels to their normal
display mode.
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3.18 PRINT DATA MENU

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3) Press YES/ENTER.
SELECTING THE MENU
1) Either, select the Print Data option from the

The menu as shown in Fig. 12 will be displayed.
Print initiated
and a printout in the format shown in Fig. 13 will be
produced.
3.18.3
PRINT POINTS ISOLATED
When selected, this option provides a hard copy of all the

addressable points which are isolated.
1) Either, select the option from the Print Data
Print points
isolated ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
and a printout of all the isolated points will be produced. The
printout format is similar to that shown in Fig. 13, except that
the Test R, Isol and OO Comp columns are omitted.
3.18.4
PRINT POINTS UNTESTED/FAILED
When selected, this option provides a printout of all points

that were either missed or failed to respond correctly during
the previous walk test.
Fig. 12
MINERVA Controller - Print Data Menu

paragraphs. An example of the point analogue value
printout is shown in Fig. 13.
3.18.2
PRINT POINT ANALOGUE VALUES
When this option is selected, a printed copy of the

parameters for some or all [according to operator selection]
of the addressable points in the system.
Print point
analogue values ?

Print points
untested / failed ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Zone no. :
( Yes = all )
3)
Press YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
and a printout of all missed and faulty points will be

produced. The format is similar to that shown in Fig. 13,
except that the Test R, Isol and OO Comp columns are
omitted.
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Loop: A
(Y/N)?

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3.18.5
PRINT POINTS OUT OF

COMPENSATION
3.18.6
PRINT EVENT LOG BACKTRACK
When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all the

addressable points which are out of compensation.
When this option is selected, a printed copy of all [or part] of

the event log may be obtained. The selection may also be
made by the type of event [All, Alarm or Fault].


Print points
out of compensation ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
and a printout of all the addressable points out of

compensation will occur. The format is similar to that shown
in Fig. 13, except that the Test R, Isol and OO Comp
columns are omitted.
Print event
log backtrack ?
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Event Type ?
All
,
3) Use the
through the event types. When the required
event type is shown, press YES/ENTER.
Enter No. events
4) Enter the number of events required for

printing [e.g. 20] by pressing the relevant
numeric keys, and press YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
5) The controller will print out the [20] most

recent events in the log. The print format is
shown in Fig. 14.
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Loop A Point Analogue Values

Address
Dev.
Con.
Id.
LT.Av
Inst.
Cnfm.
Zone 12 A23
34
7.6
11.2
7.1mA
Norm
Norm
Status
Test R
Isol
OO Cmp
etc.....
Fig. 13
Example of Loop A Point Analogue Values Printout.
Where:
Address gives zone, loop and point number.
Dev [Device type] - stored configured device code number as described in section 8.
Con. Id. LT.Av - current condition, identity and long-term average values in milliamps [range 0-28.3mA]
Inst. Cnfm. Status - instantaneous and confirmed point status i.e. Norm, Alarm, Fault, etc.
Test R [Test result] - last walk-test result. U indicates the point was untested or failed.
Isol [Isolate status] - indicates whether the point is isolated [Y indicates that it is, - that it is not].
OO Cmp [Out of compensation] - indicates whether the point is out of compensation [Y indicates that it is, followed
by + for positive compensation or - for negative compensation.- indicates that it is not].
Event log backtrack

FIRE
NO
SYSTEM
RESTART
RESPONSE
SILENCE
System Zone
14:58:12:30
30 Jan 90
Non Addressable Pnt.
Zone 00
MP
Factory
15:00:06:00
30 Jan 90
Zone 08
A10
All Zones
11:57:48:32
30 Jan 90
Non Addressable Pnt.
Zone 00
LB00 S02
Fig. 14 Event Log Backtrack Option - Example Printout
Note: For non-addressable points, the information logged in the second line is the Zone number, Comms. Channel
and point/type number. For addressable points, it shows the Zone number, loop identifier and Point number.

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3.18.7
PRINT FORCED POINTS
When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all the

addressable output points which are forced.
1) Select the option from the Print Data menu, or
Print points
forced ?
Use the
,
through the event types. When the required
event type is shown, press YES/ENTER.
Enter No. events
Print initiated
2) press YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
and a printout of all the isolated points will be
produced. The printout format is similar to
that shown in Fig. 13.
3.18.8
PRINT ACTIVATION COUNTER
When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all point

activations [if the option is configured].
and a printout of all points which have not had

a HI ID since the last reset will be
produced. The format is similar to that
shown in Fig. 13, except that the Test R,
Isol and OO Comp columns are omitted.
Address
Point String
Zone String
Count
1) Select the option from the Print Data menu, or

enter Fast Access Code 0087,
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Zone 02 A
SM520
40
Zone 02 Basement
09
Print Activation
Counts?
Fig. 15 Typical Zone Activation Count Printout
3) If a hard copy is required, press
YES/ENTER.
Print initiated
and a printout similar to that shown in
Fig. 15 will be produced.
3.18.9
PRINT ID TEST RESULTS
When selected, this option provides a printed copy of all

points on a loop or on all loops if selected, which have not had
a HI ID since the last reset
2) Press YES/ENTER.
Event Type ?
All
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DEVICE AND GROUP

NUMBERS
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32 - CM520 Contact Monitoring Module [delayed]

33 - ACPM500 Addressable AC Power Module
DEVICE NUMBERS
The following is a list of device type code numbers used in

the MINERVA fire controllers:
34 - MF501 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [high altitude]
01 - MR501 Optical Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]
36 - MD401 Heat Detector
02 - MR501 [medium sensitivity]
37 - MF401 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector
03 - MR501 [high sensitivity]
38 - MF401 delayed
35 - MR401 Optical Smoke Detector
04 - MR501Ex Optical Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]

05 - MR501Ex [medium sensitivity]
51 - AM521 Aspirating Interface Module
06 - MR501Ex [high sensitivity]
53 - VM520 Voice Module
07 - MD501 Heat Detector [Temp. range 2]
54 - MR501T HPO Detector [low sensitivity]
08 - MD501 [low sensitivity]
55 - MR501T HPO Detector [medium sensitivity]
09 - MD501 [medium sensitivity]
56 - MR501T HPO Detector [high sensitivity]
10 - MD501 [high sensitivity]
57 - MR501T Ex HPO Detector [low sensitivity]
11 - MD501Ex Heat Detector [Temp. range 2]
58 - MR501T Ex HPO Detector [medium sensitivity]
12 - MD501Ex [low sensitivity]
59 - MR501T Ex HPO Detector [high sensitivity]
13 - MD501Ex [medium sensitivity]

63 - SU521 Shop Unit Outputs First
14 - MD501Ex [high sensitivity]
64 - SU521 Shop Unit Inputs First

15 - MF501 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]
65 - PI521 Plant Interface Outputs First
16 - MF501 [medium sensitivity]
66 - PI521 Plant Interface Inputs First
17 - MF501 [high sensitivity]
67 - LPS520 Line Powered Sounder Module
18 - MF501 delayed [medium sensitivity]
68 - LPB521 Line Powered Banshee
19 - MF501 delayed [high sensitivity]
74 - DMC520 Conventional Detector Module with callpoint
20 - MF501Ex Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [low

sensitivity]
76 - SD520 Smoke Damper Module [1 O/P, 1 I/P]

77 - SD520 Smoke Damper Module [2 I/P]
21 - MF501Ex [medium sensitivity]

22 - MF501Ex [high sensitivity]
78 - MR901 Optical Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]
23 - MF501Ex delayed [medium sensitivity]
79 - MR901 Optical Smoke Detector [normal sensitivity]
24 - MF501Ex delayed [high sensitivity]
80 - MR901 Optical Smoke Detector [high sensitivity]

81 - MD901 Heat Detector [Temp range 2]
25 - MS502Ex Infra-red Flame Sensor
82 - MD901 Heat Detector [Grade 3]

26 - CP520 Manual Callpoint
27 - CP540Ex Manual Callpoint
85 - MF901 Ion Chamber Smoke Detector [low sensitivity]
28 - RM520 Relay Module
86 - MF901 [normal sensitivity]
29 - SM520 Sounder Driver Module
87 - MF901 [high sensitivity]
30 - DM520 Conventional Detector Module
88 - MF901 [high sensitivity delayed]
31 - CM520 Contact Monitoring Module

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89 - MF901 [normal sensitivity delayed]
4.2
GROUP NUMBERS
90 - MF901 HA [high altitude]
The following is a list of pre-defined event action groups.

FIRE INPUTS NORMAL GROUP
92 - S251i & S251f Advanced Flame Detector
IN001 Alert I/P

IN002 Evacuate I/P
100 - LPBD520 Loop Powered Beam Detector

IN028 Alert I/P [coinc.]
101 - MU901 Carbon monoxide [CO] Detector [low
sensitivity]
102 - MU901 Carbon monoxide [CO] Detector [medium
sensitivity]
103 - MU901 Carbon monoxide [CO] Detector [high
sensitivity]
IN029 Evacuate I/P [coinc.]

IN036 Mains Failure I/P
IN037 Charger Fault I/P
IN038 Battery Fault I/P
IN039 Gen. Purpose Fault I/P
IN048 Inter-Controller Alarm I/P
IN050 Inter-Controller Fault I/P
FIRE INPUTS SPECIAL
IS000 Dummy Group
IS007 Evacuate Button
IS008 Silence Button
IS009 Reset Button
IS010 Lamp Test Button
IS013 Occupied Premises I/P
IS040 Fault Logging I/P
IS041 Logging I/P

IS045 Signalling Fault I/P
IS047 Sounder Test Mode I/P
IS051 Fire Door Monitor Contacts
FIRE EVENT ACTION
EA012 Log Outstanding Events
EA015 System Comms Fault
EA016 System Sounder Fault
EA017 System Fire Alarm
EA019 System Pre-alarm

EA020 System Fault
EA021 System Isolate
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EA024 System Walk Test

EA030 Zonal Alarm Control
OS165 Alarm Point Display
EA031 Zonal Fault Control
OS166 Fault Point Display

OS174 RESET in Progress O/P
EA263 Silenceable Fault O/P Ctrl

EA264 Silence [points in alarm]
OS183 Zonal Alarm O/P
EA265 Silence [not in alarm]
OS191 Zonal Alarm Display

OS205 Common Pre-alarm O/P
EA268 System Alert

EA269 Fault O/P Control
EA272 Inter-Controlr Alarm Delay
OS221 Fault Signalling O/P

OS223 Zonal Fault Display
EA273 Inter-Controlr Fault Delay
OS237 Common Isolate O/P
EA274 Silence [points isolated]

OS239 Zonal Isolate Display
EA275 Silence [no points isol.]
OS248 Fire Door Relays

EA276 Alarm Signalling Control
OS249 Front Panel Buzzer
EA277 Alarm Signalling Immediate

EA278 Alarm Signalling Delayed
OS255 ALL GROUPS
EA279 System Evacuate

FIRE SUPER GROUPS
EA280 Fire Door Delay
SG082 Bell Map Outputs SG

EA311 Weekly Test Reminder
SG083 Fire Alarm Sounders SG

SG084 Fault Sdrs Walktest SG
FEA322 Controller Fault

FEA323 RBus Fault
SG085 Fire Reset Immune SG
FEA324 Loop Fault
SG086 Bell Map Visuals SG

SG087 Fire Sig. O/Ps SG
EA328 Point Test Active

FIRE OUTPUTS NORMAL
ON175 Bell Map Visual O/P
ON182 Inter-Controller Alarm O/P
ON186 Bell Map Alarm Sounders
ON188 Alarm Signalling O/P

ON190 Common Alarm O/P
ON214 Inter-Controller Fault O/P
ON218 Fault O/P [Silenceable]
ON222 Common Fault O/P

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VESDA FILTER CHANGE
Refer to Fig. 16 and Fig. 17. To change the filter, proceed as

follows:
a) Remove the plastic strip from the front cover
and remove the two screws retaining the
cover to the unit.
b) Remove the four screws retaining the smoke
chamber and remove the chamber.
c) Unclip the two clips securing the filter bowl
and remove the bowl.
d) Renew the filter and refit in the reverse order.
REMOVABLE
PLASTIC
STRIP
Fig. 16
VESDA Front Cover
FILTER
FILTER BOWL
BOWL
RETAINING
RETAINING CLIPS
CLIPS
SMOKE CHAMBER RETAINING SCREWS
Fig. 17
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FAULT MONITORING
6.2
6.1
GENERAL
6.2.1
The MINERVA Controller constantly monitors for faults

and errors occurring in the system. Such an event will cause
a display on the LCD comprising four fields of information,
as follows:
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SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGES

MAIN PROCESSOR BOARD FAULTS
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
SIGNALLING FAULT
MP R 01
Fault input.
Remote network signalling fault [stand
alone transmitter in use], either:
Faulty transmitter, or
Transmitter disconnected.
If no transmitter is fitted, 10k
termination resistor not connected.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
MAINS FAILURE
MP R 04
Mains fail input.
Mains fault.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
BATTERY FAULT
MP R 05
Battery monitor input.
Battery fault
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
SOUNDER FAULT
MP R 06 or 07
Sounder or sounder line fault.
Sounder fault, either:
Sounder line O/C fault,
Sounder line S/C fault,
Sounder EOL fault.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
SYSTEM FAULT
MP P 00
Software error.
Software command error detected in
Digital Outputs sub-system.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
DATA ERROR 1, 2, 3 OR 4
MP P 01
Bus configuration errors.
These errors arise only at system
initialisation and occur only as the
Controller checks its environment.
Error 1: multiple RBUS
interfaces on LBUS.
Error 2: RBUS [Channel 1]
interface fault on RBUS.
Error 3: Master directly
connected on LBUS fault.
Error 4: Illegal Slave connected
to LBUS/RBUS.
Action
Check LBUS/RBUS configurations and

personality links.
Event Type message string

Location [Zone] message string
Time and date
Point address of source
This document describes fault event messages, which will be

of use to those engineers responsible for the maintenance of
the system. Where appropriate or feasible, suggested
corrective action is given, although this is not exhaustive and
other action should always be considered. Paragraph 5
describes the Point Address format, which will be useful
when attempting to interpret messages, together with a list of
the addresses of the system address points.

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Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
DATA ERROR 1, 2, 3 OR 4
MP P 02
Data packet errors
These errors occur when the
communications, interactive or ASCII
output software detect receipt of illegal
data.
Error 1: erroneous format
command to LCUs/printers.
Error 2: erroneous packet size
byte for application.
Error 3: error packet received
from comms. system.
Error 4: illegal packet type
received in comms. system.
Apart from at a complete system failure
Data Errors 2, 3 and 4 may occur if
incompatible devices are connected on
LBUS or RBUS, or personality links of
ancillaries are set incorrectly.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
DATA ERROR 1, 2 OR 3
MP P 03
Interactive operator errors.
These errors occur when the interactive
software task detects illegal
applications data or fails to receive
certain expected data.
Error 1: illegal key error number.
Error 2: illegal operator mode error [should never occur].
Error 3: no reply from command
handler software error.
These errors generally result from
excessive comms. noise [although in this
case COMMS FAULT errors would
generally be received first], software errors or a possible overload of the system
with operator commands.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
RAM FAULT
MP P 21
RAM read/write fault.
RAM chip failure
PCB failure
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
CHECKSUM FAILURE
MP P 22 or 23
Checksum failure in ROM or EEPROM.
ROM/EEPROM failure
PCB failure
Message
Point No.
Function
CONFIG INCOMPAT
MP P 23
Configuration EEPROM incompatible
with program software issue number.
Read Program Issue number
compatibility code [View System Issue
Nos. menu step] and check against
Action
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Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
RLY COIL FAULT

MP P 24 to 27
Relay coil fault.
Monitored input low when relay in
energised state [fault relay] or
de-energised state [others]. Note that a
clear from MP P 25 cannot be generated.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
SYSTEM FAULT
MP P 28
Board fault.
Processor A/D Convertor corruption.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
SYSTEM FAULT
MP P 29
Board fault.
Analogue Loop Software failure. [OC1,
NMI failure or stuck in distress poll].
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
SYSTEM FAULT
MP P 30
Event action failure
Bad configuration by CONSYS.
6.2.2
ANCILLARY BOARD AND

Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
PRINTER OFFLINE
xB xx R 04
Printer offline
Printer off-line, disconnected, out of
paper or faulty. This is only detected
first when a print packet is sent to the
printer.
Message
Point No.
Function
COMMS FAULT
xx xx P 00
Comms lost on LBUS, RBUS or LNET.
Packet has been lost after prescribed
number of retries by driver.
Slave disconnected or faulty, or
address links set incorrectly.
If fault regularly occurs and
clears, multiple slaves [generally
of the same personality] set at
stated address.
If fault occurs and clears
regularly, but spuriously, this
indicates likely noise
interference.
Possible Causes
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
RAM FAULT
xB xx P 01
RAM fault.
RAM read/write fault.
RAM chip failure
PCB failure
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
CHECKSUM FAILURE
xB xx P 02
ROM/EEPROM fault.
Checksum failure on ROM.
ROM/EEPROM chip failure.
PCB failure.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
DISPLAY FAILURE
xB xx P 03
LCD fault.
LCD panel failure.
Display control fault [Busy line
continuously at logic 1].
Display disconnected.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
SYSTEM FAULT
xB xx P 04
General system fault.
MPIM processor timer fault.
Internal timing check failure faulty processor.
Message
Point No.
Function
Possible Causes
XBUS FAILURE
xB xx P 05
XBUS [Expansion bus] fault.
XBUS failure.
Expansion bus disconnected or
identity link missing.
Slave of wrong personality or
multiple slaves set at this address.
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MINERVA NETWORK LINK

Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X02
fault detected in HBUS, the link
between the MINERVA and the
MNAU.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X05
non-specific fault with the local
network Superlink node.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X06
detected fault in the network Ring.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X07
invalid MNAU configuration.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X08
communication failed with remote
network outstation.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X09
non-specific MNAU internal process
fault.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X10
Group Isolates failed.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X12
detected fault with MNAU Random
Access Memory.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X14
communication failed with
SATURN.
Message
Point No.
Cause
MNAU FAULT
LN04 X16
no more network channels available
from local node.

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6.2.4
ADDRESSABLE LOOP MONITORED FAULTS
This paragraph lists faults specific to the Addressable Loops.

Event
Fault Message
Number
08
14
Function
Possible Causes
LOOP FAULT & SHUTDOWNLoop shut down in order to protectLoop wiring fault or
loop hardware
faulty device drawing too much current or
loop driver hardware is faulty
GROUND FAULT
[US and Marine only]
Part of the floating system is making contact
Ground Fault
to a reference voltage
NO RESPONSE
Device not responding
Faulty device, device address set incorrectly
or incorrect config.
UNCONFIG DEVICE
Device responding at unconfigured Device address set incorrectly or
address
incorrect config.
HIGH IDENT
High I.D. current
Incorrect device fitted or faulty device
If several HIGH IDENT faults then there is
extra current draw in the loop either due to
leakage or due to a faulty device
LOW IDENT
Low I.D. current
Incorrect device fitted or faulty device
DEVICE FAULT
Device fault
Faulty device or incorrect device fitted
INVALID DATA
Incorrect or faulty device
Current reading falls into illegal band
DET CON FAULT LO
Low long-term average condition Device ageing
DET CON FAULT HI
High long-term average condition Device ageing
LOOP O/C FAULT
Addressable loop O/C fault
Wiring fault on the loop. Note: +/- sign

indicates break on positive/negative section
of the loop
LOOP S/C FAULT
Addressable loop S/C fault
Wiring fault on the loop
LOOP WARNING
Quiescent current on the loop is

Faulty device[s] on the loop or wiring fault
larger than normal [between 4 and causing some current to leak from the loop
8 mA]. The system has adopted a
4 mA loop compensation
LOOP FAULT

excessive [between 8 and 12 mA] causing some current to leak from the loop
The system has adopted an 8 mA
loop compensation
LOOP CRITICAL

unacceptably large [above 12 mA] causing some current to leak from the loop
The system has adopted a 12 mA
loop compensation
NOISE MEASUREMENT
Excessive noise on the loop
OUTPUT STUCK
Relay or Sounder module failed to Faulty RM or SM device

operate
SYSTEM FAULT
System fault [possibly major]
A part of the system is not working. Depends

on pseudo point address check table
CP. WIRING FAULT
Slave callpoint wiring S/C
Incorrect device wiring or faulty device
CP. WIRING FAULT
Slave callpoint wiring O/C
DET. WIRING FAULT
Detector connected to Detector

Module wiring fault
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causing some noise current to leak into the
loop
Incorrect device wiring or faulty DM or

faulty detector
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PSU. WIRING FAULT
Power supply wiring O/C
PSU. WIRING FAULT
Power supply wiring S/C
LOOPS CROSS WIRED
Two independent loops have been Wiring fault on more than one loop
crosswired *
LOOP DEVICE REVERSED Detector incorrectly wired *
Incorrect PSU wiring or faulty PSU
COMMS FAULTLBUS
- refer to section 6.2.2
COMMS FAULTRBUS
- refer to section 6.2.2
LNET COMMS FAULT
Refer to section 6.2.2
SIGNALLING FAULT
Central Station Transmitter fault
Transmitter fault, line fault
ALXM PSU FAULT
Fault in power supply unit for

ALXMs
Faulty PSU or incorrect PSU wiring
BATTERY FAULT
Faulty battery
Faulty battery
PSU FAULT
Fault in addressable ACPM
AUX. PSU FAULT
Auxiliary charger fault
MAINS FAILURE
Mains power supply failure
Blown fuse or faulty PSU
BATTERY CRITICAL
Battery voltage is too low
Faulty battery or charger
SOUNDER FAULT
Sounder unit connected to

Addressable loop faulty
Faulty sounder or sounder wiring fault
SOUNDER FAULT O/C
Open circuit to a Sounder unit

connected to the Main Processor
Sounder wiring fault or faulty sounder
SOUNDER FAULT S/C
Short circuit to a Sounder unit

connected to the Main Processor
Sounder wiring fault or faulty sounder
SOUNDER EOL FAULT
EOL of the Sounder unit connectedNo EOL, sounder wiring fault or faulty
to the Main Processor is faulty
sounder, faulty EOL unit
User definable
Expansion Bus connection from Faulty Expansion Bus cable or MPIM
MPIM to zonal display/XIOM faultyconfigured incorrectly
MPIM cannot communicate with Faulty LCD or MPIM configured incorrectly
LCD
User definable
Contact Monitor or Vesda short
circuit
Contact Monitor or Vesda open
circuit
Refer to section 6.2.
Airflow fault in Vesda unit
Incorrect device fitting or faulty device
As for RAM fault
More than 5 detectors in one loop Loop not connected
not responding *
As for Ground fault
Fault in MINERVA Network AccessFaulty MNAU
Unit
24 Volt supply too high
Faulty ACPM [or external PSU] or faulty
Main Processor board
CONTROL FAILURE
XBUS FAILURE
DISPLAY FAILURE
GENERAL FAULT
RELAY COIL FAULT
WIRING FAULT S/C
WIRING FAULT O/C
CONFIG INCOMPAT
DATA ERROR 1
DATA ERROR 2
DATA ERROR 3
DATA ERROR 4
RAM FAULT
CHECKSUM FAILURE
A.S. FAULT
RAM OVERFLOW
FAULT OVERFLOW
145
EARTH FAULT
MNAU FAULT
160
24V TOO HI FAULT
Note: Faults marked * will not clear until the system is powered down and the loop is debugged.
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SYSTEM POINT ADDRESSING
6.3.1
POINT ADDRESSING SCHEME
Point Addresses are represented using three fields, as follows:

Point Address = [Board, Point Category, Point Number]
Examples of point addresses are:
Board
Cat
No.
Function
LB 15
A
LB 00
P
123
S01
00
Loop A, Point 123

Local Bus, address 00, switch point number 01
Local Bus, address 15, Pseudo point number 00
RB 01
01
Remote Bus, address 01, real point number 01
RB 02
RB 02
X
X
01
80
Remote Bus, address 02, XBUS point number 01

Remote Bus, address 02, XBUS point number 80
MP
02
Main Processor board, real point number 02
Key for board

MP = Main Processor board
LB = Local Bus board [MPIM or ALXM]
RB = Remote Bus board
Key for Point Category
R = real point- A physical input/output point
P = pseudo point- A software derived fault number e.g. Communications Fault or RAM Fault
X = expansion bus- A physical input/output point on the expansion bus
S = switch- A physical [switch] input point on the MPIM
A = analogue loop reference
6.3.2
PRE-DEFINED SYSTEM POINTS
Board
Cat
No.
Function
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
S
S
S
S
01
02
03
04
MPIB, EVACUATE switch

MPIB, SILENCE switch
MPIB, RESET switch
MPIB, TEST switch
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
MPIB, General Purpose 1 input

MPIB, General Purpose 2 input
MPIB, TAMPER input
MPIB, PRINTER ON/OFF LINE input
MPIB, Key switch 1 input
MPIB, Key switch 2 input
MPIB, ALARM LED output
MPIB, FAULT LED output
MPIB, DISABLED LED output
MPIB, buzzer output
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
xB xx
P
P
P
P
P
P
00
01
02
03
04
05
MPIB, Comms link - seen by the MP

MPIB, RAM fault
MPIB, ROM fault
MPIB, Display fault
MPIB, timer fault
MPIB, XBUS failure
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01
MPIB, XBUS General Purpose input 1
xB xx
80
MPIB, XBUS General Purpose input 80
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
Main Processor board, FAULT input

Main Processor board, OCCUPIED PREMISES input
Main Processor board, TAMPER input
Main Processor board, MAINS FAIL input
Main Processor board, BATTERY MONITOR input
Main Processor board, SOUNDER A MONITOR input
Main Processor board, SOUNDER B MONITOR input
Main Processor board, ALARM RELAY output
Main Processor board, FAULT RELAY output
Main Processor board, SOUNDER A RELAY output
Main Processor board, SOUNDER B RELAY output
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
P
P
P
P
P
00
01
02
03
08
Main Processor board, Digital Outputs command error

Main Processor board, Bus Configuration error
Main Processor board, Data Packet error
Main Processor board, Interactive operation error
Main Processor board, Event Action recirculation RAM overflow
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Main Processor board, NET MODULE fault, [TLK530 not accepting data]
Main Processor board, NET MODULE fault, [no comms to/from TLK530]
Main Processor board, NET COMMON fault
Main Processor board, NET PORT L fault
Main Processor board, NET PORT R fault
Main Processor board, NET GROUND fault
Main Processor board, NET TRANSFER fault
Main Processor board, NET RING CONTINUITY FAULT
Main Processor board, NET COMMS fault
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
MP
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Main Processor board, RAM fault

Main Processor board, ROM fault
Main Processor board, EEPROM fault
Main Processor board, ALARM RELAY MONITOR
Main Processor board, FAULT RELAY MONITOR
Main Processor board, SOUNDER A RELAY MONITOR
Main Processor board, SOUNDER B RELAY MONITOR
Main Processor board, A/D fault
Main Processor board, Analogue Loop fault
Main Processor board, Event action fault
Main Processor board, Log outstanding event activation
Main Processor board, No response fault overflow loop A
Main Processor board, No response fault overflow loop B
MP
MP
P
P
50
51
Main Processor Board, pPKTWRT time-out - packet lost FIFO 0

MP
82
LB 1x
LB 1x
LB 1x
LB 1x
P
P
P
P
00
20
21
22
ALXM, Comms fault - seen by the MP

ALXM, Comms fault - seen by the ALXM
ALXM, RAM fault
ALXM, ROM fault
LB 1x
23
ALXM, EEPROM fault

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FAULT FINDING FOR MINERVA

ADDRESSABLE MODULES
This paragraph is intended as a first line guide to efficient

location of faulty addressable modules [M500, SM520,
DM520, RM520, CM520 and CP520] and Line Isolators
[LI520s] on MINERVA Addressable Loops, based on the
most likely combinations of symptoms.
6.4.1
GENERAL
Before attempting to locate a fault on MINERVA

addressable loops, always check that the MINERVA power
su p p l y, c h arger an d b a tt e r y vo lt a g e s a r e wi t h in
specification, and rectify if necessary - Addressable Loops
and Modules can malfunction if power supplies are faulty.
A printer should be used to print out the fault history if
multiple or intermittent faults have occurred: this will help
to identify the Addressable points to be checked.
Not all MINERVA installation problems are caused by a
faulty controller or addressable modules; in many cases
f a u l t s a r e c a u s e d b y d e f e c t iv e f i e l d w i r i n g o r
earthing. Always ensure correctness of cabling and
earthing first.
6.4.2
START UP AND RUN USING

BATTERY SUPPLY
6.4.4
ONE OR MORE POINTS NO

RESPONSE [NO OTHER TYPES OF
FAULT PRESENT]
If all Points between two Line Isolators are No Response,

check for an Addressable Loop short circuit as the likely
cause.
If the No Response Point is an M500 Addressable Base,
first remove the detector.
If No Response is then replaced by Point Fault, change
the detector.
If not, change the M500 base.
Change all other types of Addressable Modules which show
No Response.
6.4.5
ONE POINT NO RESPONSE WITH

ANOTHER POINT UNCONFIGURED
DEVICE
Change the Addressable Module showing No Response.

6.4.6
ONE POINT NO RESPONSE WITH

ANOTHER POINT HIGH IDENT
Change the Addressable Module showing No Response.
For emergency start up using battery supply only,

momentarily connect the + ve battery terminal to the + ve
output terminal of the MINERVA PSU - ve, be careful to
ensure that the system Mains supply is restored before the
battery discharges to an unusable level.
Change the Addressable Module which does not have a

High Ident.
If mains failure occurs whilst both supplies are connected,

the battery supply will automatically continue to power the
system until the Mains supply is restored.
6.4.8
6.4.3
FAULT FINDING BY SYMPTOM

DESCRIPTION
6.4.7
ALL POINTS ON LOOP EXCEPT FOR

ONE POINT SHOW HIGH IDENT
ALL POINTS ON THE LOOP SHOW

HIGH IDENT
Check for probable partial shorting on the Loop wiring Loop Warning and/or Loop Fault messages are also
likely to be present.
All symptoms, described in this document, are restricted to

one or more Addressable Points on any one Addressable
Loop. If there appears to be any interaction between Loops,
first ensure that there are no earth faults or cross connections
between any of the Loops, then fault find on one Loop at a
time.
If High Idents persist, split the Loop half way and

disconnect first one half and then the other, to determine
which half of the Loop is faulty, then check for possible
faulty detector head[s].
For each symptom described, follow each test in order.
6.4.9
In all cases where symptoms still persist, or where

symptoms are different from those described below and no
other cause can be found, contact the Technical Manager or
Technical Support Engineer for assistance.
Change the Addressable Module showing High Ident.

6.4.10
ONE POINT HIGH IDENT
ONE POINT LOW IDENT
Change the Addressable Module showing Low Ident.
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If the voltage levels are outside the tolerance limits shown in

Fig. 19, link out the Line Isolators either side of the Points
showing Low Ident.
Use the MINERVA Keypad functions to View Loop Analogue

Values, and check the displayed Compensation Value.
If this eliminates the Low Idents, reinstate one and then the
other Line Isolator until the Low Idents reappear - Replace
the Line Isolator[s] which produce the Low Idents.
If the Compensation Value is 0 mA, contact Field Support, via

the Technical Manager or Technical Support Engineer, for
further advice.
If the oscilloscope waveforms show other symptoms, or if

changing the Line Isolators does not resolve the problem, for
further advice contact Field Support via, the Technical
Manager or Technical Support Engineer,
The r.m.s value of the voltage if measured with a meter should
be between 16 and 17 volts.
If the Compensation Value is not 0 mA, check the

Addressable Loop waveform with an oscilloscope, at the
location of one of the Addressable Modules showing Low
Ident.
REFRESH
BI - PHASE
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MEASUREMENT
REFRESH
+26V +0V -2.5V
20V
+15V +0V -1V
10V
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
+2V
1 1
6.4 ms
0V
Fig. 18
7ms
Interrogation Poll Cycle [on addressable loops] Typical Requirements
Fig. 19 Polling Waveform Minimum Requirements

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7.
SPARES
The following is a recommended spare for

MINERVA fire control systems.
Callpoint Glasses [pack of 5]:
8.
515-001-015
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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3.7.7 VIEW COMMON DISABLED

2.2 WEEKLY CHECKS

2.3 THREE-MONTHLY CHECKS

2.4 ANNUAL CHECKS

2.5 THREE-YEARLY CHECKS

2.6 FOUR-YEARLY CHECKS

3.2 FAST ACCESS CODES

3.2.1 ENTERING FAST ACCESS

3.3 MAIN MENU

3.4 VIEW UNRESTORED EVENTS

3.4.1 SELECTING THE MENU

3.5 VIEW LOG MENU

3.5.1 SELECTING THE MENU

3.5.2 NEWEST EVENT FIRST

3.5.3 OLDEST EVENT FIRST

3.5.4 HIGHEST PRIORITY EVENT

3.8.1 SELECTING THE MENU

3.8.2 SET TIME

3.8.3 SET DATE

3.9 TEST SYSTEM MENU

3.9.1 SELECTING THE MENU

3.9.2 VIEW SYSTEM ALARM

3.9.3 RESET SYSTEM ALARM

3.9.4 VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE

3.9.5 RESET SYSTEM SOFTWARE

3.9.6 WALK TEST ZONE

3.9.7 WALK TEST MULTI-INPUT

3.9.8 WALK TEST SOUNDERS

3.9.9 RESET POINT THRESHOLD

3.9.10VIEW SYSTEM SOFTWARE

3.10 COMMISSIONING MENU

3.10.1 SELECTING THE MENU

3.10.2 FAST FAULT MODE

3.6 VIEW SYSTEM HEALTH REPORT

3.10.3 FAST OPEN CIRCUIT

3.7 VIEW SYSTEM STATUSES MENU

3.10.4 NO RATE OF RISE MODE

3.10.5 LOOP SHUTDOWN

3.10.6 LOOP RESTART

3.7.1 SELECTING THE MENU

3.7.2 VIEW ZONES ALARM STATUS 14

3.7.4 VIEW ZONES ISOLATE

3.7.5 VIEW COMMON ALARM

3.11 SINGLE ADDRESS LOOP POLL

3.12 ISOLATE POINTS MENU

3.12.1 SELECTING THE MENU

3.12.2 ISOLATE ZONE

3.12.3 ISOLATE ZONE

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3.12.4 ISOLATE POINT

3.18.7 PRINT FORCED POINTS

3.18.8 PRINT ACTIVATION

3.12.5 ENGINEER ISOLATE

3.18.9 PRINT ID TEST RESULTS

3.13 DE-ISOLATE POINTS MENU

3.13.1 DE-ISOLATE ZONE

3.13.2 DE-ISOLATE ZONE

3.13.3 DE-ISOLATE POINT

3.13.4 ENGINEER DE-ISOLATE

3.13.5 SATURN GROUP ISOLATE