Solutions for fire alarm control panel battery problems

The backup battery of the fire alarm control panel means the battery that provides backup power to the panel. When the main power supply of the fire alarm control panel fails, the panel will automatically switch to the backup battery power supply to ensure the normal operation of the fire alarm system within a period of time.If the backup battery power supply of the fire alarm control panel fails, you need to check it according to the following suggestions:

1.Check if the backup battery is damaged

The battery has a lifespan. Using for a long time or not charging for a long time may cause the battery to lose power. You can use a multimeter to check the voltage of the battery, and see if it can still function normally.

2.Check if the battery terminals are in good contact

The batteries, especially the common batteries of cabinet type, are generally 2 batteries. It is necessary to check whether the series connection between the 2 batteries is properly connected.

Normally, before the fire alarm control panel’s first use, its backup battery is not wired. The backup battery will need to be connected during installation.

3.Check if the battery terminals are connected correctly

When connecting the backup battery, you need to pay attention to its polarities. The red terminal of the backup battery should be connected to

the positive pole, and the black terminal should be connected to the negative pole.

4.Check if the fuse of the backup battery is damaged

The backup battery also has a fuse. If the fuse is damaged, the battery cannot supply power normally. Then just replace the corresponding fuse.

5.Check if the switch of the backup battery is turned on

The backup batteries of many fire alarm control panels have switches. When the backup battery is not working, you may need to check if its switch is turned on.

6.Check if the fire alarm control panel is damaged