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Edwards EST

EST3

The Edwards EST3 is a large-scale life safety platform supporting fire alarm, mass notification, and building integration. One of the most widely installed panels in high-rise and campus applications.

25 manuals13 trouble codesModels: EST3, EST3X, EST3-1, EST3-2, EST3-4

Specifications

SLC Loops

2 (per chassis)

Panel Type

Addressable

NAC Circuits

4 (per 3-LBUS module)

Total Points

500 (per chassis)

Network Nodes

64

Points/Loop

250

Battery (Ah)

7-200

Annunciator

Yes

Manuals

InstallationOperations2008

InstallationOperations2013

Programming1999

Trouble Codes

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Tamper SwitchThe tamper switch has detected that the EST3X control panel door is open.Active Test TroubleA trouble is reported if devices are left in an active state after canceling a service group test.ALARMThe system has detected a fire or other life-threatening emergency condition.CPU FAIL

Related Questions

What causes a MAPFAULT trouble on an EST3 and how do you clear it?How many addressable devices can an EST3 node support, and what cards provide the SLC loops?How do I decode an EST3 trouble address like '03030681'?How does the EST3 perform battery testing, and what does a battery trouble after installing new batteries indicate?

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InstallationOperations2001

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Installation2000

EST3 Smoke Management

Application Guide1999

Security and Access Control Handbook

Application Guide2001

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Installation2000

Manuals That Reference This Model (2)

EST4Datasheet2023 3-CPU3Datasheet2018

The central processing unit has detected an internal processor failure.

Dirty devices > 20%A smoke detector is beginning to accumulate dust and should be noted for future maintenance.

Dirty Devices > 80%An addressable smoke detector has reached a high level of contamination and requires immediate cleaning or replacement.

DISABLEA system component, such as a device, card, or group, has been manually taken out of service.

GND FAULTThe SFS1-CPU module has detected an unintended connection between a system circuit and the earth ground.

Preamp Supervision Module TroubleThe system has detected a fault in the preamp (line level) audio signals.

MonitorSignals the operation of ancillary equipment, such as a fan feedback switch.

The EST3 is showing a network communication trouble — how do I determine which segment or node is causing it?