12 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/20031. Getting StartedIntroduction to the Control PanelThe NFS-640 is an intelligent, field-programmable Fire Alarm Control Panel. Field-programming thecontrol panel lets you customize the fire alarm system by selecting and setting program options forintelligent/addressable detectors and modules, Panel Circuits, and Notification Appliance Circuits(NACs).This manual provides information for programming using the NFS-640 keypad connected to the controlpanel. VeriFire™ Tools must be used for programming if no keypad is used, or if an NCA (NetworkControl Annunciator) is used as the keypad in either a network or standalone application. Refer toVeriFire™ Tools for information on programming without the NFS-640 keypad, and the NFS-640Installation Manual and NCA Manual for installation information.For details on control panel operation, refer to the NFS-640 Operations Manual.FeaturesProgramming features include the following:• Ease-of-use – Field program the control panel without needing special software skills.• Autoprogram option – Automatically detects newly installed, addressable devices, allowingquicker installation.• Local programming – program directly from the control panel keypad to reduce installationtime.• PC programming – input long data entry programming information on a PC; transferprogramming data between a PC and the control panel using VeriFire™ Tools programmingutility.• Security – use passwords to control access to the control panel and protect memory.• 80-Character (2x40) Liquid Crystal Display – view programming and device information onthe control panel.www.PDF-Zoo.com
