34 NFS2-640/E Operations Manual — P/N 52743:F1 06/16/2011Section 4: Read Status Operation4.1 IntroductionThis section contains instructions and sample screens to show how to access all Read Statusfunctions and menus. For information on Read Status using a CRT-2 refer to “Remote TerminalAccess” on page 60.4.2 What is Read Status?Read Status is a control panel function that lets you view system program information—but notchange any programmed settings. The Read Status function lets you do the following:• View Read Status information without entering a password.• Enter and operate Read Status functions while the control panel provides full fire protection.• View Read Status information while a fire alarm or trouble condition exists.4.2.1 Quick Reference Key SequencesFor quick reference, in the left margin next to each Read Status option is a block thatshows the key sequence needed to view that option.For example, the block to the left shows how to display the “Read Point” screen:4.3 Entering Read StatusTo enter Read Status, follow these steps:1. From the “System Normal” screen, press the ENTER key. The control panel displays the“Entry” screen as shown below;2. From the “Entry” screen, press the 2 key. The control panel displays the “Read Status Options”screen as shown below:.NOTE: If a fire alarm or trouble occurs while you are in Read Status, the control panelautomatically exits Read Status operation and displays the new fire alarm or trouble.1 = P R O G R A M M I N G 2 = R E A D S T A T U S E N T R Y( E S C A P E T O A B O R T )R E A D P O I N T = 0 H I S T = 2 A L A R M H I S T = 4 < E N T E R >P R N T P O I N T = 1 H I S T = 3 A L A R M H I S T = 5 < E N T E R >
