Fire Alarm Control Panel 4-16 Zones: User & Installation Manual
Fire Alarm Control Panel 4-16 Zones: User & Installation Manual
Fire Alarm Control Panel 4-16 Zones: User & Installation Manual
IMPORTANT
This manual should be left with the panel after installation.
Index
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................3
1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES.............................................................................................3
1.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................3
1.3 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM LIMITATIONS......................................................................4
1.4 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................6
2.CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION.............................................................................7
2.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE.................................................................................................7
2.2 MOUNTING THE ENCLOSURE...................................................................................8
2.3 AC POWER CONNECTION.........................................................................................9
2.4 BATTERY INSTALLATION...........................................................................................9
2.5 ZONE INSTALLATION..............................................................................................10
2.6 NAC (SOUNDER) OUTPUT CIRCUIT INSTALLATION...............................................10
2.7 RELAY OUTPUTS....................................................................................................10
2.8 RINGING THE ALARMS REMOTELY........................................................................11
2.9 SIGNALING FIRE TO ANOTHER PANEL...................................................................11
2.10 CONNECT TO REPEATER........................................................................................12
2.11 MAIN PCB BOARD................................................................................................12
2.12 INNER DOOR LABEL (WIRING DIAGRAM).............................................................13
3. CONTROL PANEL OPERATION................................................................................14
4. LED INDICATORS.......................................................................................................15
5.FAULT FINDING..........................................................................................................16
NOTE:................................................................................................................................17
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1. Introduction
The fire alarm control panels (4 Zones, 8 Zones, and 16 Zones) provide all of the
sophisticated features required of a leading edge conventional fire alarm system along
with the simple operation and efficient installation methods demanded by both
installers and building users.
The panel can be flush or surface mounted and the generously sized metal back box
allows ample space for rear or top cable entries.
A comprehensive range of auxiliary devices is available to operate with the fire
control panels including optical, ionization, photoelectric, photoelectric-thermal and
heat detectors.
Each of the system components has been specifically designed to operate as part of
the system. This provides assurance that the control panel, smoke detectors, interface
devices and the ancillary components are all fully compatible with one another and
that the full range of system functionality is supported by each device.
1.1 Product Features
The panels have the following key features:
4, 8, or 16 conventional input zones.
2 notification appliance circuits (NAC, Sounder) with built-in
synchronization for ANSI 3.41and Gentex.
The panel comes with a 3 amp power supply.
Dedicated alarm and trouble relays.
1 RS485 can be able to connect repeaters.
Housed in a 383mm W x 295mm H x 87mm D metal enclosure.
Enclosure supports two 12V, 7Ah backup batteries.
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Notification Appliance Circuits(Sounder) 2 NACs, Special Application
Maximum NAC Current Rating 1 Amp maximum per circuit
NAC End-of-line Resistor 10K ohms 1/2W 5%
FAULT Relay rating 2A & 30VAC, resistive
Alarm( Auxiliary ) Relay rating 2A & 30VAC, resistive
The manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors must be positioned
throughout a protected premise following the recommendations of the current edition
of the EN Standard, manufacturer’s recommendations contained in the Guide for
proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all
installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency
of the United Europe) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as
35% of all fires. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or sufficient notice, or
might not function, for a diversity of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as
in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke
detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-
floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire.
Particles or combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may not reach the sensing
chambers of smoke detectors because:
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm the smoke detectors.
Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such
density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm. Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have
sensing limitations. Detectors that have photo electronic sensing chambers tend to
detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke.
Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires
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better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often
unpredictable in their growth, both types of detectors are necessarily best and a given
type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire. A smoke detector cannot
be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing
with matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions
(caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.). Heat
detectors do not sense particles or combustion and alarm only when heat on their
sensors increases at a preset rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat
detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity overtime. For this reason, the rate-of-
rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire
protection expert. Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the control
panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission
wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not located near the
control panel, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crippling its ability to
report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these devices are
located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another floor
of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those
who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medication. Please note that:
Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire alarm signal, do
not respond or comprehend the meaning of the signal. It is the property owner’s
responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to make people aware
of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent
hearing loss.
A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails,
the system will operate from standby batteries only for a specified time and only if the
batteries have been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control. It
is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.
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protection against telephone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are
recommended.
This system meets NFPA requirements for indoor dry operation at 0-49° C/32-120° F
and at a relative humidity up to 93 ±2%RH (non-condensing) at 32 ±2° C/90 ±3° F.
However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic
components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity.
Therefore, it is recommended that this system and all peripherals be installed in an
environment with a nominal room temperature of 15-27°C/60-80° F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Refer
to the manual specifications section for maximum allowable I.R. drop from the
specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be
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damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is
completely immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper grounding will
reduce susceptibility. Overhead or out-side aerial wiring is not recommended, due to
an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical
Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of
the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before
making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, and
printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening may damage
threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw
terminal removal.
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DO NOT alter any mechanical or electrical features of the equipment
supplied
BE FAMILIAR with the building code, fire prevention code, and/or requirements of
the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the locale of the installation.
! Caution !
Under normal and fault conditions, AC line voltages may be present on any terminal.
Touching any component could be hazardous and result in loss of life. A short circuit
can result in arcing that could cause molten metal injuries to testing personal. To
minimize this possibility, only qualified electrical technicians familiar with electrical
hazards should perform these checkout procedures. Safety glasses should be worn by
such personnel, and instruments used for voltage measurement should be designed for
the purpose and should be in good mechanical and working order.
2.2 Mounting The Enclosure
Install the enclosure as follows:
1. Carefully unpack the system components and inspect for any damage due to
shipping.
2. Mount the enclosure in a clean, dry, vibration-free area where extreme
temperatures are not encountered. The location should be readily accessible
with sufficient room for easy installation and maintenance.
3. Mount the cabinet by using the two mounting holes located in the upper back
of the cabinet. After the panel has been properly located using the mounting
holes, the panel can be secured.
4. Complete all conduit connections to the cabinet. Use the knockouts provided
in the top and the sides.
Wire must NOT enter the bottom of the cabinet, since this area is intended for
batteries only.
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Figure 2.1 - The dimensions of mounting enclosure
Provide the Fire Alarm Control Panel with a dedicated AC Circuit rated 10 Amps or
higher. Refer to figure 2.2 for the AC power wiring diagram.
Enter the power cable into the Cabinet via a knock out hole.
Attach the brown (live) wire from the source to the terminal labeled “L” terminal..
Attach the blue (neutral) wire from the source to the terminal labeled “N” terminal.
Attach the ground wire from the source to the terminal labeled “E” terminal..
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Figure 2.3 - Batteries wiring connection
in + out+ in + out+
4K7
EOL
in – out- in – out-
Class Change
(CC)
Perm 28 -
510R Resistor
Sense
Zone+
Panel A 4K7
EOL
Sense
Zone-
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2.10 Connect To Repeater
There is one jump JP1 on the repeater PCB board. For each one fire alarm control
panel can connect 64 repeaters in the same RS485 communication wires.
The default setting for RS485 JP1 jump is set to position 2, which EOF of RS485 is
zero ohm. For the end repeater of RS485, the jump JP1 should set to position 1, which
the EOF of RS485 is 120 ohm.
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S E N S E Z O N E S (D E T E C T O R S /C A L L P O IN T S ) N AC R E S E T A U X IL IA R Y C O N T A C T S FA U LT P ER M R E PE ATE R
C C
+ 1 - + 2 - + 3 - + 4 - + 5 - + 6 - + 7 - + 8 - + 1 - + 2 - + 28V - C N C N O C N C N O C N C N O + 28V - +28V- B A
Z o n e s 1 -8 In p u t
C o n ta c t O u tp u t
C o n ta c t O u tp u t
C o n ta c t O u tp u t
D C 2 8 V O u tp u t
JP3
F a u lt R e la y
R e s e ta b le
A u x ilia r y R e la y 1
A u x ilia r y R e la y 2
S E N S E Z O N E S (D E T E C T O R S /C A L L P O IN T S )
E n d o f L in e
Z o n e s 9 - 1 6 In p u t
+ 9 - +10 - + 11 - + 12- + 13- +14- + 15- +16- 1 2 0 o h m re s is to r fo r
R S 4 8 5 C o m m u n ic a t io n
S o u n d O u tp u t
T h e c la s s c h a n g e ( C C ) fa c ilit y a llo w s a r e m o t e s o u r c e t o s o u n d th e
2.12 Inner Door Label (Wiring Diagram)
a l a r m s . W h e n t h e C C t e r m i n a l i s c o n n e c t e d t o t h e 'P e r m 2 8 V - ' t e r m i n a l ,
t h e a la r m s d e v ic e s o n t h e N A C w ill s o u n d .
E O L 4 .7 K r e s is t o r s h o u ld b e c o n n e c te d o n t h e z o n e 1 - z o n e 1 6 D C 28V P ow er
te r m in a ls w h e n n o d e te c t o r s c o n n e c t e d . N A C C ir c u it t o c o n n e c t S o u n d e r s o r B e lls V o lta g e d e p e n d e n t in p u t fr o m
Z o n e s 9 -1 6 P C B
D io d e
+ D io d e D io d e r e s is to r ( 0 7 D 2 7 1 K ) P o w e r M o d u le
B o a r d ( o p t io n a l)
m a x . 3 0 d e v ic e s c a n b e c o n n e c t e d in o n e z o n e
1N4007 1N4007 1N 4007 X 5
R e s is t o r 4 . 7 K
D C 2 8 V IN
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EO L
s o u n d s tro b e B e ll s o u n d s tro b e
+
sm oke heat m anul sm oke
d e te c to r d e te c t o r c a ll p o in t d e te c to r C h e c k E a r t h f a u lt o r
B a t t e r y S i z e 2 x 1 2 V R e q u ir e d n o t to c h e c k s e le c tio n
Z o n e 1 -1 6 c irc u its M a x im u m N u m b e r o f D e te c to rs p e r Z o n e is 3 0 BATTER Y N O C H K C H K E AR TH
2 4 V IN P U T - +
JP 4
T e r m in a l W ir in g D ia g r a m M a in s s u p p ly : 9 0 t o 2 7 0 V A C , 5 0 H z / 6 0 H z
M a in s s u p p ly f u s e : 3 A m p ( F 3 A L 2 5 0 V )
P o w e r s u p p l y r a t in g : 3 A m p s t o t a l in c lu d in g b a t t e r y c h a r g e 2 8 V + / - 2 V
D is c o n n e c t p o w e r b e fo r e s e r v ic in g ! B a t t e r y t y p e : T w o 1 2 V o lt s e a le d le a d a c id i n s e r ie s .
S e e in s t r u c ti o n f o r in s t a lla t io n m a n u a l.
3. Control Panel Operation
4. LED Indicators
MAINS
When this indicator is green lit, AC power is being provided to the system from the
building's electrical system and not from the backup battery. When the AC power
condition is low or completely gone, the Fault indicator comes on and the Mains LED
become yellow.
Battery
When this indicator is green lit, the Battery is normal. When the Battery power
condition is low or completely gone, the Fault indicator comes on and the Battery
LED become yellow.
5.Fault Finding
Front panel buttons not working.
To activate the front panel buttons, turn the key switch in the top left of the panel
to the ON position.
Fault LED and sense zone fault LED flashing, buzzer sounding.
Faults monitored are:
• Open circuit on the sense zone wiring.
• Short circuit on the sense zone wiring.
• Detector head removal.
Check all detectors and call points on the sense zone indicated. Check wiring is as
in example diagrams and ensure the end of line monitor is a 4K7 resistor or an
active end of line device.
Fault LED and Sounder(NAC) zone fault LED flashing, buzzer sounding.
Faults monitored are:
• Open circuit on the Sounder (NAC) zone wiring.
• Short circuit on the Sounder (NAC) zone wiring.
Check Sounder (NAC) zone wiring is as in example diagrams and ensure that
the
10K end of line resistor is fitted.
Fault LED flashing and Mains fault LED on, buzzer sounding.
Faults monitored are:
• Mains supply not present.
• Blown mains fuse.
Check relevant fuses and fuse clips.
Fault LED flashing and Battery fault LED on, buzzer sounding.
Faults monitored are:
• Battery supply not present.
• Batteries damaged or not fully charged.
• Blown battery fuse.
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Ensure batteries are connected correctly and battery leads are secure.
Note:
Date
Date Time Zone Event Action Required Initials
Completed
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