Vigilon

Vigilon Silence and Reset

Fire Alarm Panel Operating Instructions

This document provides operating instructions for performing the weekly fire alarm test and resetting after a fire alarm activation on the Vigilon fire panel.

Weekly Fire Alarm Test

For further information on the weekly fire alarm test, please refer to guidance note ‘Fire Alarm Weekly Test’ on the Health and Safety service website. Ensure that Security are notified before the test begins and again once the test is complete.

Fire Alarm Test Guidance

1. Before the test begins

Before the test begins, the fire panel will be in normal mode:

The display screen is showing the home screen. Only the green power light is illuminated.

2. Isolate Plant

Isolate any plant (e.g., boilers, hot water systems) linked to the fire alarm at the plant isolation switch (if applicable).

3. Unlock the Panel

Unlock the panel using key 550.

4. Activate MCP

Activate a manual call point using a black testing key.

Manual Call Point Instructions

5. Fire Mode

The fire panel will now be in fire mode:

The display screen is showing the location of the activation. The red fire light is illuminated, along with the red zone number light at the top of the panel.

6. Silence Alarms

  • Press 'Silence Alarms'
  • Press 'Reset'
  • Lock the Panel Using 550.
  • The panel should return to normal mode

7. Enable any Plant

Enable any plant that was isolated during the test (if applicable).

Once an investigation has been undertaken and it has been confirmed there is no fire:

  • Unlock the fire panel using key 550.
  • The display screen will indicate the location of the activation. The red Fire light will be illuminated as will the red zone number light.
  • Press the ‘Silence Alarms’ button.
  • Press the ‘Reset’ button.
  • Lock the fire panel using key 550.

Remember to reset any plant linked to the fire alarm as it may have tripped or isolated when the fire alarm activated.

If the alarm will not reset, investigate the area again. If the alarm is confirmed to be false, silence the alarm but do not reset it. Call Security and request that they contact the duty electrician.