Firetrace Eng Training MD PPP V16

WELCOME TO
Firetrace International Engineered Systems

Distribuidor Capacitación y Certificación
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fluido de Protección
contra Incendios y DuPont™ FM-200®
Requirements
• Portátil con software de diseño instalado – (Parte

Cuatro Participantes) Ventanas 7 o superior Todas las
actualizaciones actuales instaladas Diseño,
Instalación, Operación y Manual de Mantenimiento
(DIOM) FTF000003 – Novec 1230 FTF000001 – Fm-
200 Calculadora
Agenda
Primera parte: Limpiar el historial del agente y revisar los organismos

reguladores de los organismos de próxima generación de los agentes limpios
Parte dos: Componentes del sistema y hardware Parte tres: Diseño del
sistema Parte cuatro: Controles, Detección y Alarma Parte Cinco: Ventas y
Marketing De peligro común Usuarios finales – Vertica l Mercados
Hardware
Part One
• Clean Agent History and Review
• Regulating Bodies
• Next Generation Clean Agents

Clean Agent Systems
History Lesson
• Halon was the standard for Clean Agent Fire Suppression
• US EPA banned production of NEW Halons as of 12-31-93
• Developed “SNAP” List (Significant New Alternatives Policy)
• 21 Agents/Compounds approved
• Six Agents currently available in US
Halons
Halon 1211 and 1301 were highly successful suppression agents

• Fast suppression allowing fires to produce minimal damage
• Main Components (Br and Cl) are ozone depleting
• Production banned by EPA
• Only available in recycled form, therefore supply is limited
Thus the search for alternative agents began…

US EPA - SNAP
SNAP evaluates new suppression agents, keeping in mind:
• Human health considerations

• Environmental considerations
SNAP Approved Clean Agents must :

• Equal or exceed Halon’s fire suppression effectiveness
• Be non-ozone depleting
• Not be harmful to humans at design concentration levels
• Not be harmful to the protected space
• Not leave any residue after evaporation
• Be non-conductive
Standards
Standards are guidelines for system design and layout.

Typical standards for clean agent systems are ...
• NFPA 2001 (Clean Agents)
• UL 2166
• FM 5600
• EN15004 Part 1 to Part 10 (Current EU Standard)
• VdS 2380 / CEA 4008 (Inert Gases)
• VdS 2381 / CEA 4045 (Halocarbon Gases)
NFPA 2001
The primary standard used is

NFPA 2001
Current Edition 2012
Focused On:
• Safety
• Components
• System Design
• Inspection
• Testing
• Maintenance
Approvals and Listings
Approvals / Listings are certificates for extinguishing systems issued

by approval authorities.
This is to certify, that the system complies with common engineering

rules and specific requirements related to fire suppression systems.
Typical approvals/listings for fire suppression systems are ...

Clean Agents for the 21st Century
All approved agents have ZERO ODP
Suitable for class A, B, C hazards

A – Ordinary Combustibles, Wood, Paper, Plastic, etc.
B – Flammable Liquids
C – Energized Electrical
There are two primary groups:

A. Fluorinated Gases
B. Inert gas agents
NFPA 2001 listed agents
NFPA designation Common Trade Type of agent
(ASHRAE) names
HFC-227ea FM-200; FE-227 HFC
HFC-125 FE-25 HFC
HFC-23 FE-13 HFC
FK-5-1-12 Novec 1230 Fluoro-Ketone
IG-541 Inergen Inert Gas

IG-55 Argonite Inert Gas
IG-01 Argon Inert Gas
IG-100 Nitrogen Inert Gas
Fluorine-based agents

• Primary suppression mechanism is removal of heat (NOT oxygen depletion)

• Design concentrations by volume: 4%-9%
• Safe for occupied areas
• Zero ozone depletion potential
Inert gas based agents
Various Blends of N2, Ar and CO2

• Primary suppression mechanism is oxygen depletion

• Safe for occupied areas
• Zero ozone depletion
• Design concentrations by volume: 34%-40%
HFC-227ea
DuPont FM-200 – DuPont FE-227
HFC-227ea (CF3CHFCF3)
Originally Manufactured by DuPont
• Trade names are FE-227 or FM-200
• Extensive availability
• The most common Halon alternative to date
• Causes no damage
• to electronic equipment
• to books / papers
• to paintings / objects of art
• Firetrace Systems Utilize only DuPont Brand FM-200
HFC-227ea
Fire fighting method

• 80% through heat absorption
• 20% through direct chemical means
(action of the fluorine radical on the chain reaction of a flame)
No Oxygen Reduction!
HUMAN SAFETY Environmental Properties
NOAEL = 9.0% • ODP = 0
• GWP = 3500
LOAEL = 10.5%
• ALT = 33yrs.
Design Concentrations
6.96% (Class A) – 8.71% Class C
TM
NovecTM 1230
FK-5-1-12 - CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2
Manufactured by 3M as NOVEC 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

• Newest of the Halon alternatives
• Stored as a liquid at room temperature (Low Vapor Pressure; 5.8 psi)
• Available in Firetrace Engineered and Pre-Engineered Systems
• High Performance E4 System now Available
TM
NovecTM 1230
EXTINGUISHING METHOD
Heat Absorption:
3M:
"Novec™1230 fluid creates a gaseous mixture with air.
This agent/air mixture has a heat capacity much greater than
that of air alone. A higher heat capacity means, that this gas
mixture will absorb more energy (heat) for each degree of
temperature change it experiences."
No oxygen reduction!
HUMAN SAFETY Environment
NOAEL = 10% • ODP = 0
• GWP = 1
LOAEL > 10% • ALT = 5 Days.
Design Concentrations:
4.2% - 5.3%
Questions - Discussion
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Hardware
Part Two
Firetrace System
Components
and Hardware
Hardware
Components
Standard Components
1) Cylinder
2) High Flow Valve
3) Actuator
4) Discharge Nozzles
Optional Components
5) Pressure Supervisory/Pressure Activated Switch

6) Check Valve
7) Discharge Flex Hose
8) Liquid Level Indicators
Hardware
Cylinders
Dimensions ‘A’ Dimensions ‘B’ Dimensions ‘C’
Cylinder Size
In. mm In. mm In. mm
15Lt 16.75 425.5 27.75 704.9 10.00 254.0
29Lt 28.75 730.3 33.90 861.1 10.00 254.0
62Lt 37.70 957.6 43.60 1107.4 12.75 323.9
103Lt 38.70 983.0 44.60 1132.8 16.00 406.4
153Lt 55.30 1404.6 63.60 1615.4 16.00 406.4
227Lt 54.00 1371.6 62.60 1590.0 20.00 508.0
368Lt 58.50 1485.9 66.10 1678.9 24.00 609.6
490Lt 60.04 1525.0 68.90 1750.1 30.00 762.0
•All Cylinders are DOT Approved

•Most Cylinders (62L-490L) readily accept Liquid Level Indicators
•103L-490LCylinders are equipped with lifting lugs to facilitate easy movement
*368L cylinder only available with E4 Systems

Hardware
High Flow Valves – 4 Sizes Available

Sizes
1” Valve on 15L & 29L Cylinders 4” Valve on 490L Cylinder
1 ½” Valve on 62L & 103L Cylinders
2 ½” Valve on 153L, 227L, & 368L
Cylinders
Typical 1” [25mm] , 1 ½” [40mm], 2 ½” [65mm]* Valve

Typical 4” [100mm] Valve
*- 2 ½” Valve outlet uses male threads

Hardware
High Flow Valves: How They Work
1) Valves operate on a force differential

2) In a Pre-Discharge state the pressure above the
piston is identical to that below the piston
(P1=P2). Larger surface area on top of the piston
creates more downward force.
P1 3) Upon actuation the pressure above the piston is
vented, creating a differential between the
pressure contained within the valve and the
Piston pressure within the cylinder (P1<P2)
4) The force from P2 lifts the piston above the
discharge port and allows the nitrogen within the
cylinder to force the agent upwards.
5) Agent flows from within the cylinder through the
discharge port into the pipe network and out the
nozzles.
P2
Hardware
High Flow Valves: Components

Standard Components
1. Pressure Gauge
2. Pressure Relief Device
3 3. Actuator (Manual or Electric)
4. Anti-Recoil Safety Cap
6
5
2
1
4
Optional Components
5. Pressure Operated Switch
6. Pressure Supervisory Switch
Hardware
Actuation-Manual, Electronic, and Pneumatic
Actuador manual
montado en la tapa de la
válvula Proporciona
activación del botón
pulsador No se puede Electronic Actuator
apilar electrónica en un • Solenoid Valve or Linear Actuator
available
actuador lineal • Mounted to the Valve Cap or on
Valve Body
• Activated by Voltage Supplied by
Control Panel
• Available in 12V and 24V
Pneumatic Actuator
• Mounted to the Valve Cap
• Operated by connecting to the “M”
Port of a Master Cylinder
• Links Multiple Cylinders Together
for Simultaneous Discharge
Clean Agent Hardware
System Design
Pneumatic Actuator
Multiple Pneumatic Actuators from one master cylinder.
1/4” copper tubing or
Electric 1/4” metal flex hose
Actuator Primary Pneumatic Actuator
Discharge Valve
‘M’ Port
Discharge Pressure Switches
Secondary Control Arrangement

Hardware
Flexible Discharge Hoses

• Allows for Easy Cylinder/Plumbing Alignment
• Available in all Four Valve Sizes
• Dimensions:
HFC-227ea:
Novec 1230
Check Valves
•Prevents Backflow in Banks of Multiple Cylinders

− Master/Slave Systems
− Main/Reserve Systems
• 1” Through 2-1/2” Forged Brass Housing with Rubber Seals
• 4” Made of Cast Iron

Hardware
Discharge Nozzles
•Used to Distribute Agent in Uniform, Pre-Determined
Pattern and Concentration
–360Deg
–180Deg
•Facilitates NFPA Mandated 10sec. Discharge

•Available in Multiple Sizes
HFC-227ea Nozzles
– HFC 227EA (360PSIG Systems): ½”, ¾”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, and
2”
– Novec (500PSIG Systems): ½”, 1”, 1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2”
•Available in Multiple Materials

•All Nozzles Custom Drilled to Ensure Correct Agent
Distribution, Based on Flow Calculations
–HFC Nozzles are Drilled to Calculated Area
–Novec Nozzles have Drilled Orifice Plate Novec 1230 Nozzles

Hardware
Pressure Switches
•Used to Monitor System Pressure at Various States of Operation
–Pressure Supervisory: Indicates System Health, if System has lost pressure
–Pressure Operated: Indicates When System Has Discharged
•Supervisory Switch Permanently Mounted to Valve Body

–Operated Switches Can be Mounted to Valve Body or System Manifold
•Can Be Wired Normally Open or Normally Closed

•Variable Set Points
– Novec Pressure Supervisory Switch is set at 405±10 PSIG
– FM–200 Pressure Supervisory Switch is set at 260±10 PSIG
– Pressure Operated Switches set at 20±10 PSIG
•Single Pull Double Throw Models Also Available

Liquid Level Indicators
• Manually Operated
• Provides Easy Assessment of Agent Quantity

via Tape Measure Design
• Cylinder Mounted
• Available for 62L through 490L Cylinders
• Liquid Level Measurement Charts are found in

Appendix B of DIOM
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Hardware
Part Three
Systems Design
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire

Protection Fluid
and
DuPont™ FM-200®
System Design
Scope of Protection
Specific project information is necessary

to design & quote a clean agent
suppression system!
Use the “FIRETRACE – Request For Quote“ Form

System Design
Scope of Protection
In order to Design a New Project, the Following Information Must be Provided:
• Hazard Class: A, B, C
• Required to Choose Design Concentration
• Altitude Above Sea Level
• Needed to Determine Pressure Adjustment
• Min and Max Temperature of Cylinder Storage
• Min and Max Temperature of Hazard
• Internal Dimensions of Hazard
• Should be as Specific as Possible
• Engineered Drawings of Space are Preferred
• Volume of Impermeable Objects, Walls, Cabinets
• Air Handling Equipment and Volume of Air Moved
See Section 3.2 of DIOM for More Information

System Design
Hazard Analysis
Use Firetrace Request for Quote
Form
Where possible provide Drawings

or Sketch
System Design
Hazard Analysis
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
 Self-contained Air Conditioning – No Air Introduction

• No Additional Agent Required
• No Shut-Down Required
 Central Air Conditioning – Outside Air Introduced

• Add Volumetric Flow Rate to Volume
• Add Duct Volumes to Design Volume
• Damper Supply and Return Air Ducts
System Design
Hazard Analysis
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
 Specific Areas to be Protected

 Room, Plenum, Subfloor
 Room Construction
 Walls – Material, Slab-to-Slab or Partitions?
 Ceilings
 Room Integrity
 Penetrations
 Doors and Windows
 Releasing Zones
System Design
System Design
Additional Considerations:
– Equipment Layout in the Protected Space
Position and Dimensions of Racks
Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle Partitions

Any other equipment that could obstruct nozzles
This Information Allows

Designers to Spot Problems
That may Occur Well Before
Install or Testing Begins,
Saving Time and Headaches
System Design
System Design
Based on the project information we can find:

1. Agent quantity
2. Number and size of the cylinder(s)
3. Location of Cylinders
4. Optimal Pipe Routing and Nozzle Placement
5. Location of Control Panel
System Design
System Design
A = 3.05 m x 6.10 m = 18.605sq. m
V = 18.605 sq. m x 2.95 m = 54.88 cu. m
[3.05m] A = 4.57 m x 3.05 m = 13.94 sq. m
V = 13.94 sq. m x 2.95 m = 41.12 cu. m
Total Protected Volume

V = 54.88 + (41.12 x 2)
V = 134.12 cu. m
System Design
System Design
CALCULATE HAZARD VOLUME

Each protected area must be calculated as a separate hazard
16 ft
12 ft 4 ft
2 ft
13 ft
8 ft
3 ft
The Great Debate – *Should the volume above the ceiling be protected?
The Answer – Not normally in the US, but Check with AHJ and Customer.
1. *Make sure this is covered in the Scope of Work and Estimate!
System Design
System Design
Agent Design Concentration
Extinguishant Quantity - Min. Design Concentration/Min. Temp.
NFPA 2001 Sec 5.4
NFPA 2001 Sec 5.4

TM
NovecTM 1230
System Design
System Design
• Calculating Agent for Either Agent Uses the Following Equation:
• Where:
• C.F. is the Atmospheric Correction Factor
• V is the Protected Volume
• C is the Design Concentration
• s is the Specific Volume of the Agent, found by:
• s = 1.885 + 0.0046*T (HFC US Units)
• s = 0.1269 + 0.0005*T (HFC SI Units)
• s = 0.9856 + 0.002441*T (Novec US Units)
• s = 0.0664 +0.0002741*T (Novec SI Units)
System Design
System Design
Atmospheric Correction Factors
FTF000001 - DIOM
FTF000003 - DIOM
TM
NovecTM 1230
System Design
System Design
Calculation Example
TM
NovecTM 1230
V
= 134.12 cu. m T = 20° C C = 4.725% Alt = 300m
V
= 134.12 cu. m T = 20° C C = 7.0% Alt = 300m
89kg of Novec 1230 is the minimum amount of agent for

this area
71kg of HFC-227ea is the minimum amount of
agent for this area
System Design
System Design
• Equation Can be Simplified using Typical Application Flooding Factors
• Where:
• C.F. is the Atmospheric Correction Factor
• V is the Protected Volume
• F.F. is Found on Tables 18 & 19 of The DIOM
System Design
System Design
FM-200 Flooding Factors – US Customary Units
FM-200 Flooding Factors – SI Units

System Design
System Design
Novec 1230 Flooding Factors – US Customary Units
Novec 1230 Flooding Factors – SI Units

System Design
System Design
Cylinders can be filled with different quantities of agent in 1lb.
(0.5kg) increments depending on the amount required
TM
NovecTM 1230
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters:
Flow Limitation
Minimum & Maximum Flow Rate Guidelines
Use These Values

When Doing Initial
Network Designs
System Design
Design Parameters
FM-200® Tee Split Summary
Exit branches in the horizontal plain are restricted to Min./Max. flow percentages.
Bull Tee Limitations
Maximum Bull Tee Imbalance Minimum Bull Tee Imbalance
• Bull Tees: Both outlets must be in the horizontal plane. The inlet may approach in
a horizontal or vertically up or down direction
•Tee splits going to separate hazards from a common supply line must be spaced a
minimum of 10 x nominal pipe diameter apart
Therefore 2” (50mm) diameter pipe = 20” (500mm) between centers

System Design
Design Parameters
FM-200® Tee Split Summary
Side Tee Limitations
Maximum Side Tee Imbalance Minimum Side Tee Imbalance
• Side Tees: Outlets in the Horizontal Plane only

• Tee splits going to separate hazards from a common supply line must be spaced
a minimum of 10 x nominal pipe diameter apart
Therefore 2” (50mm) diameter pipe = 20” (500mm) between centers

System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
Novec 1230 Tee Split Summary
Bull Tee Limitations
Maximum Bull Tee Split Minimum Bull Tee Split
• Bull Tees: Both outlets must be in the horizontal plane. The inlet may approach in
a horizontal or vertically up or down direction
•Tee splits going to separate hazards from a common supply line are not subject to
the restrictions imposed in the HFC227ea software
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
Novec 1230 Tee Split Summary
Side Tee Limitations
Maximum Side Tee Split Minimum Side Tee Split
• Side Tees must have inlet and outlets on the same horizontal plane
•Tee splits going to separate hazards from a common supply line are not subject to
the restrictions imposed in the HFC227ea software
System Design
Design Parameters
• Verify that all Tees have outlets on the same level plane
• Tees that are not level can cause unstable flow characteristics
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
FM-200® - Nozzle Limitations Novec 1230 - Nozzle Limitations
14ft (4.27m)
16ft (4.87m)
40ft. (12.19m) 40ft. (12.19m) 40ft. (12.19m)

40ft. (12.19m)
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
Nozzle Discharge Patterns
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
Nozzle Placement Limitations
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
FM-200® - Nozzle Placement
Maximum Elevation Difference Between Valve
Outlet and Furthest Horizontal Pipe run or Nozzle
Nozzles located Nozzles located Nozzles located

above below above & below
container container container
System Design
System Design
Novec 1230 Design Parameters – 500 PSI
Maximum Elevation Difference Between Valve Outlet and Furthest Horizontal Pipe Run or Nozzle
44 ft.
[13.41m] 44 ft.
44 ft. [13.41]
[13.41]
Nozzles located Nozzles located Nozzles located above &

above container below container below container
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
Equivalent Length – Threaded Fittings 300lb Malleable
System Design
System Design
Diseño de la red de tuberías – Deducir la altura desde la base
del cilindro hasta el centro de la salida desde la altura del riesgo
desde donde el cilindro se ubicará a la altura de la red de
tuberías horizontales
System Design
System Design
Design Parameters
FM-200
Design Limitations
Novec 1230
Design Limitations
System Design
System Design
Storage Cylinder Configuration
1. Single Hazard - Single Cylinder, Pipe Network and Nozzles
2. Single Hazard - Multiple Cylinders, Individual Pipe Network and Nozzles
3. Single Hazard - Multiple Cylinders, Common Pipe Network and Nozzles
4. Multiple Hazard - Single Cylinder, Pipe Network and Nozzles
5. Multiple Hazard - Multiple Cylinders, Common Pipe Network and Nozzles
System Design
System Design
Pneumatic Piston Actuator Quantities
FM-200
Novec 1230
System Design
System Design
Manifolding Cylinders
When required by hazard size, multiple cylinders may be manifolded together to feed
the common piping network.
When designing systems connected to a common pipe network, all connected
cylinders must be of the same size and fill density.
A center outlet manifold can be used when an even number of cylinders are
manifolded together. If the hazard requires an odd number of cylinders, an end
outlet type of manifold is required.
Typical Center Outlet Manifold Typical End Outlet Manifold

INTRODUCTION TO
3M
TM
Novec 1230
TM
500 PSI SYSTEM DESIGN

Introduction to E4
This advancement into Fire Suppression Technology offers:
Innovative, Unique and New Approach to Clean Agent
Gaseous Fire Suppression Technology.
Featuring 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
• Enhanced performance and project cycle cost savings.

• Significant advantages over older 2nd / 3rd Generation systems.
• Environmentally Responsible & Sustainable.
• Significant Human Safety Advantages
• UL Listed Proven Technology
• Halon Replacement Programs
• General Total Flood Applications
Introduction to E4
Technical Evolution - In the beginning….
• Engineered Total Flood Systems are designed using Hydraulic Flow

Calculation/Simulation Software.
• To predict extinguishing agent delivery (discharge) performance.
• Flow Calculations used to calculate dry-chem, water & compressed gas
systems.
• Dr. James Hesson’s dissertation on 2-phase flow of CO2 in 70’s led to
NFPA adoption in 70’s/80’s
• Adapted Bournoulli’s equation for incompressible flows to apply to
compressible flows.
• Vic Williamson and Tom Wysocki refined Hesson method to predict
Halon 1301 flows .
• Now Flow Calc software established as “norm”..
Introduction to E4
Technical Evolution - In the beginning….
• Williamson/Hesson methodology for Halon 1301 accepted into NFPA

12, 12A.
• Validity constantly debated, but majority accepted “Base” methodology
founding principles.
• Numerous “enhancements” to this method have been added over the
years for complex pipe networks.
• Enhancements included accuracy improvements to account for
variances in flow of agent.
• BUT! Definition:-
• All flows are (should be) based on physical environmental
conditions and characteristics of the discharge network as
well as the agent’s physical properties, density and attributes
Introduction to E4
Flow Calculation Basics & Challenges
Physics Does Matter!
• Compressible vs incompressible flow: density of the agent changes
considerably as the pressure in the pipeline decreases.
• Compressible agents also exhibit “two-phase” flow.
• Where a flowing agent is comprised of a mixture of liquid and vapor
(gas & liquid).
• Software must “understand” & employ an accurate “agent density and
pressure correlation”.
• A high degree of accuracy requires a rigorous attention to the pressure-
density relationship.
• This defines pipework designs.
• Nozzle Placements
• Max Pipe Distance from Cylinder to furthest point.
• Qty of Cylinders
• Impacts cost of project (Bigger the project: Bigger the saving).
Introduction
Then came Novec 1230!
• When flow calculation software for Novec 1230 Systems was developed
the “Easy/Lazy” path was to apply the exact methodology accepted for
HFC-227: just treat it like Halon 1301
• Novec 1230 is (mistakenly) considered a compressed gas by many
(Hughes, Kidde, Tyco…)
• Expediency
• Lack of Data
• Firetrace method considers Novec 1230 as a liquid (which it is).
• Novec exhibits different performance (flow) characteristics than
compressible gases which have a constant vapor pressure.
• Lead to development of new software for flow calculations
• 4th Generation of Gas Suppression System!
Introduction
Then came Firetrace & Novec1230
• Turbulent flow is considered essential with strict two-phase flows.

• Novec has a considerable liquid phase at most discharge points, this
equates to less necessity to maintain active two-phase flow.
• Less need for distance between tees (No 10 x Pipe diameter)
• Less need for run up to 1st tee.
• Less need to restrict pipe volumes to maintain pressure during density
changes of typical 2-phase flows.
E4 – Featuring Novec 1230
Flow Calculation Innovation
STANDARD NOVEC ADVANTAGES

(That were not considered by Others)
• VELOCITY - Conversion of energy between STATIC PRESSURE

HEAD and VELOCITY HEAD must be calculated when flow density
changes.
• Novec is not as susceptible to property changes due velocity allowing
simplified calculation method.
• TRANSIENT EFFECTS - Initial heat entry into the agent and time
delays for the agent to travel from cylinder outlet to various nozzles in
the system must be considered.
• Unbalanced systems take into account the “trailing vapor” as it
expands adding additional variable to the simulation equation.
• Novec has LIMITED TRAILING VAPOR AND LIMITED THERMAL
EXPANSION, thus flows more similar to Water, thus the simplified
equation using mechanical means to control
Introduction
• MECHANICAL SEPARATION – At tees, there is a consideration that

typical 2-phase flows will suffer from mechanical separation.
• As a mixture of heavier particles or liquid drops and lighter vapor
moves into a bend in a pipe, the heavy particles tend to continue in a
straight line toward the outer radius of the bend.
• Williamson and Wysocki developed empirical data to correct for this
phase separation for Halon & FM-200 simulations.
• CO2 flows remained “simplified” without the need for this calculation.
• Novec less susceptible to phase separation because of its limited
vapor phase
Advantages of Higher Pressure (500psi / 34.5bar)
• Treating Novec like HFC-227 at 360psi (25bar) keeps its performance

similar to 360psi HFC-227.
• (Limiting its potential).
• Increasing storage pressure provides added and unforeseen
advantages from Nitrogen due to gas expansion and drive in pipe.
• Liquid phase still affected by back-pressure , but there is MORE
BACK PRESSURE due to Novec’s liquid property.
• N2 Used as a “Piston Driver” rather than a super-pressurizer.
• Water Pistol Effect
• Therefore Mechanical control of the flow is possible using “unfamiliar”
and “unconventional” piping methods to build and predict more
complex networks than before.
Introduction
Advantages of Higher Pressure (500psi / 34.5bar)
• Improvement in Calculation / Simulation backroom mathematics plus higher

pressure provides the following benefits.
• Imposed systems design limitations (based on HFC-227 properties) are
eliminated.
• More design freedom

• Narrower (Cheaper Pipe).
• Longer Pipe Runs (from 15m to 30m).
• Larger Cylinders
• More Agent Storage per cylinder
• Less Cylinders
• Less Distribution Pipe Network
• Less Installation time/people/products
• Less Aftersales/Maintenance and Service
How to get the Cost Effective 4th Generation Gas Suppression
• Specify Total Flood Clean Agent System

• For Room Protection
• For Halon Replacement
• Using 3M Novec 1230
• Storage Pressure 500 psi / 34.5 bar
• System must be UL Listed
• System must use VDS Calculation Software
• Max Cylinder Size to at least 1300LB’s Fill
Using the Firetrace E4
Design Software
E4 – Design Software
The VdS calculation program provides the following results:
 Required FK-5-1-12 quantities

 Optimal dimensioning of FK-5-1-12 systems (i.e. determination
of pipe diameters and nozzle orifices)
 Discharge time and system pressures
 Approximation of the jet stream lengths and the evaporation
lengths at each nozzle
 Calculation of the required pressure relief opening
 Calculation of approximate values for nitrogen, argon and oxygen
concentrations after discharge
 Listing of components
 Isometric drawing of the pipe system
The necessary information for an installation is structured
as follows:
PROJECT: Project Description, Selected Catalogues,
Selected Regulations
SECTION GRAPHIC: Installation Geometry, Pipe System
Section and Nozzle Data
CALCULATION ZONES: Enclosure Data, Design Concentration,
Design Quantity, Maximum Overpressure,
Nozzles List
STORAGE: Cylinder Identification, Cylinder Fill Ratio,
Cylinder Pressure, Storage temperature,
Discharge Time
SECTION TABLE: Input Table for Pipe Data
NOZZLES: List of Nozzle Diameters
Firetrace VdS Design Software – Opening Screen
New Open Exit Program

Project Project
Click File Firetrace VdS Design Software – Default Setting
Select Options Set DefaultSet Default Scale Factors

Program Values
1.000 Means
Isometric will be to
E4 Systems are Charged to Set Max Filling
Scale, Values can
Set Directory
34.5 bar (500 psi) Ratio to 1.200
be changed later
where projects
will be saved
Set Directory for

Catalogs
Create New Project or
Modify Existing Project
Title Project
Fill out all Project Info Add Project Number

Available
Double Click to open

Catalog Directories
Create New Project or
Modify Existing Project
Input information is structured as follows:
Project: Description – Project Information
Catalogues – Pipe
Component
Nozzle
Regulations – VdS
ISO
NFPA
Calculation Zone Setup
Enter Length, Width, and

Height
Current calculation zone name
Click to Define Room by

Nozzle Assign
Click to Add Next Calculation Zone Dimensions
Enter Extinguishing Max Overpressure
Concentration and Safety Factor

Design Temp.
Ext. Conc.
Verify that Design Concentration

is at theSafety
Correct
Factor
Value
Calculation Zone Setup
Add Names for All Zones

All Zones Can be Accessed by This
Volumes Can be Inserted
Directly into Box for any
Drop Down
Shape Room
Take Note of All Supply

Quantities for Cylinder Selection
SELECT AGENT CONTAINER
Total Agent Required = 94.356 kg
Select the correct cylinder based on the Total Agent Quantity Required from
Table 4 in Firetrace Design Install Operations and Maintenance Manual (pg.4)
Insert Selected Cylinder

Volume in Liters
Click on “Sections Graphic” Tab
to Enter Pipe Network Design
Verify that Default Values
Were Saved Correctly
SECTION GRAPHIC TAB - INTRODUCTION
Zoom Control Rotate System About Axis
Show Nozzle Diameter Labels
Center Current Pipe
System in Screen
Select Next Pipe
Set Work Area Size
Section
New Pipe Section
Print Pipe Network
Show Pipe Diameter Select Previous Pipe
Labels Delete Pipe Section
Section
Show Pipe Length Labels
SECTION GRAPHIC TAB
Current Section Number
Current Pipe Direction
Current Pipe Scale Factor
Current Pipe Section

Information
SECTION GRAPHIC TAB – BUILDING THE NETWORK
Click Add Pipe
Build The Remaining Insert

Network Using
Siphon Tube Length and
the Left Side Panel Diameter From Table 5Siphon Tube Will Appear as
(pg. 5) in DIOM
Regular Pipe Until Next
Section is Added
Set Direction to Up
Remaining Pipe Network

Siphon Tube
is Type 13 is Type
– Black 10
Pipe
Cylinder Appears with
New Pipe Section
SECTION GRAPHIC TAB – INSERTING NOZZLES
Return to Calculation Zones Tab

After Completing the Network
Use Nozzletype 1 Use Nozzletype 2 for 180°
for 360°
Nozzles Appear as Arrows

Double
NumbersClick End on
Based Node
Nozzle type
to Bring
and NodeUp Nozzle
Selection
All E4 Nozzles Have a

Single Hole Orifice Plate
CALCULATION ZONES TAB – ASSIGNING NOZZLES
Select Zone Nozzle

Click
Nozzle
the Assign
is Moved
Button
to Zone 1
Click on Section Table Tab
Assign Remaining Nozzles

SECTION TABLE TAB – INSERTING COMPONENTS
Verify Pipe Types are

Click Calculation to Begin Correct
Click Ok to Confirm
Double Click to Bring Up

Component Table
Select Cylinder Used

Leave Everything as 0 For Initial Calculation
Program will Select the Ideal Values
INITIAL CALCULATION
Calculation Results
will Appear as Full
Screen
Click Yes
Click OK Now We Need to Use the Manual Limits Check!

MANUAL LIMITS CHECK
- Use Doc FTFDOC-039-002 – VdS Manual Limits Check Document to Verify if Flow
Calculation will Work
- First Check Minimum Nozzle Pressures
Return to Section Table in Calculation Click OK
Find Pipe System
Select Desired Nozzle Check Nozzle Sizes here

Size as well. No 1-1/4” Nozzle
exists so we must adjust
Verify all Pressures

are above 7.5 bar
Double Click on Diameter
of Trouble Nozzle
MANUAL LIMITS CHECK
Re-Run Calculation and Check New Pipe System Data
MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – DISCHARGE TIME
Check Discharge Time
Under Nozzle Data
Must be Between 4 and

10 Seconds
MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – NOZZLE TO PIPE RATIO
Use the Following Equation to Calculate Nozzle to Pipe Ratios
Ratio
=
- Orifice Diameter (mm)

- Pipe Connection Diameter
Limits are 91% Maximum and
2.8% Minimum

MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – PERCENT PIPE BEFORE FIRST TEE
Check Under Pipesystem data Limit – Minimum of 1%
Add Lengths of Sections Before the

First Tee. Do Not Include Siphon Tube
= 8.22m
Note Location of First Tee
Add Lengths of Whole Pipe Network

= 15.32
% Before First Tee = 8.22 ÷ 15.32 = .536 = 53.6%

MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – TEE SPLITS
Note Tee Locations and

Nozzles Fed
Tee Split Limitations
Max Bull Tee Split 88%/12%
Group By Tee Outlets
MinSplit
% Tee Bull= Tee Split
Agent from Outlet 1 ÷ Total 50%/50%
Agent In
Max Side Tee Split 92%/8%
Min
Split Sidetee
at this Tee Split
is 39.9%/40.1% 55%/45%
MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – PERCENT AGENT IN PIPE
Check Under System Information in

the Calculation Results Section
=26% Limit is 332% or 3.32

MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – TRANSPORT TIME DIFFERENCE
Maximum Transport Time Difference is Located Below the Nozzle data Section
Limit is 5.6s
MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – PERCENT PIPE VOLUME TO LIQUID AGENT
Check Under
Calculation Results

= 1.6kg/L

= .300 = 30.0%
MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – MANIFOLDED SYSTEMS
Creating Manifolded Systems on VdS is a Quick

and Easy Process
Pick Desired Cylinder Storage Size
Return to Sections Graphic

Enter Quantity of Cylinders
Go To Section Table
MANUAL LIMITS CHECK – MANIFOLDED SYSTEMS
Perform Calculation with New Data
Additional Cylinders
Appear Automatically
If More Cylinders than Entered are

Perform Manual
Needed Limits
this Value willCheck
Changeon Calculation as Before
E4 VDS FLOW CALCULATION SOFTWARE– ADVANCED SKILLS
VdS Makes Moving Pipe Sections Easy
Enter New Node

Number
Click to Select
Starting Node
Choose the Section

You Want to Move
Pipe Section Moves to New
Node
Using the Firetrace FM-200
Design Software
FM-200 – Design Software
The Hughes FM-200 calculation program provides the
following results:
 Required FM-200 quantities
 Optimal dimensioning of FM-200 systems (i.e. determination of
pipe diameters and nozzle orifices)
 Discharge time and system pressures
 Listing of components
 Isometric drawing of the pipe system
The necessary information for an installation is structured
as follows:
PROJECT: Project Description, Selected Catalogues,
Selected Regulations
SECTION GRAPHIC: Installation Geometry, Pipe System
Section and Nozzle Data
CALCULATION ZONES: Enclosure Data, Desired Design
Concentrations, Design Quantity, Nozzles
List
STORAGE: Cylinder Identification, Cylinder Fill Ratio,
Cylinder Pressure, Storage temperature,
Discharge Time
NOZZLES: List of Nozzle Diameters

Firetrace Hughes v4.0.0 Design Software – Opening Screen
Open
Project
New
Project
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Setup Project Screen
Select Desired Units

Select Lower
Concentration Limit
Change Defaults
If Necessary
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Customer and Project Info Screen
Input All Available

Customer Information
Add any Applicable

Designer Notes for the
System
Input All Available

Project Information
Click Next
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Enclosure Selection Screen
Enter Enclosure Name
Set Altitude of Project

Enter Temperature Information
Select Concentration Profile
Click to Add New

Enclosure Click Auto to Distribute Agent Equally
Enter Desired
Between Nozzles
Number of Nozzles
Enter Enclosure
Dimensions
Click Nozzle Table

Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Enclosure Selection Screen
Verify All Enclosures

are Set Up Correctly
Use Edit if Needed
Click OK to Confirm Changes

Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Adjust Agent Screen
Cylinder Size Will be Auto
Cylinder Size Selected. Adjust Manually if
Changed Desired
Main/Reserve Selection
Enter Rounded Agent Weight
Click Set to New

Fill Ratio Changes As Well
Click Next
Click Next to Move to Isometric
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Isometric Drawing
Rotate Axis
Adjust View Angle
Open Views Menu

Enter Pipe Segment Length
Click On Desired Elbow Direction
Click to Add Pipe Segment
Add Flex Hose
Use First
to Select Side Tee Direction
Click Desired Tee Style

Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Pipe Table
Check Pipe Table for Errors
Click Calculate, Perform

Main Calculations
Check Calculation Results
for Errors Scroll Down
Choose Desired
Option Read Design Help to Solve Errors
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Correcting Errors
Recalculate Click Input and Select Select New Cylinder From

Desired Screen from Dropdown
Dropdown Verify That all Errors Have
Been Removed. No Manual
Check is Needed for FM-200
Systems
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Manifolding Cylinders
Use Input Menu to Pick

Cylinder Selection Select New Cylinder Size
Adjust Quantity of Cylinders
Check Agent Per Cylinder
Click Next
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Manifold Isometric
Click to Click
End Manifold
to Add Pipe
Click to Add Flex Hose
Click to Add Second Cylinder

Click to Add Check Valve Click Yes
Manifolded Cylinders are Purple

Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Manifold Isometric
Check for Errors and Verify That

Calculation Results are Satisfactory
Finish Pipe Network, Run Calculation
Firetrace Hughes Design Software – Other Features
Hughes Allows the Designer to Copy, Paste, and
Even Save Portions of the Pipe Network
Use the Edit Menu to Perform These Tasks

Keyboard Shortcuts Can be
Used as Well
All Actions Will be

Performed From the X in the
Isometric
Hardware
Part Four
Controls, Detection
and Alarm
Controls, Detection and Alarm
• Control Panel Options

• Smoke Sensors
• Auxiliary Functions
• Notification Appliances
HCVR-3 Technical Training
This presentation is designed to give you a technical overview of the HCVR-3
Conventional Releasing control panel.
• Always refer to the HCVR-3 Installation and Operation Manual for details
• regarding the installation, programming, operation and servicing of the
• Product (HA-06-294).
• The HCVR-3 is a three-zone conventional releasing fire alarm control
panel.
• The HCVR-3 provides connections for Zones, NACs, a Releasing Circuit,
Relay Outputs and more. Indicators and control buttons provide an
effective user interface to the system.
• The HCVR-3 is UL 864, 9th Edition Listed.
HCVR-3 Technical Training
There are various models of the HCVR-3 control panel:
o HCVR-3-R (115V)
o HCVR-3-R (230V)
o HCVR-3-C (115V)
o HCVR-3-C (230V)
HCVR-3 accessories include*:

 HCVR-SDU Status Display Unit
 HCVR-AS Abort Switch
 HCVR-SQA Sequential Activator
 HCVR-AB Ancillary Board
* There are color and build versions for some of these accessories.
Check the HCVR-3 I&O for details on exact model numbers.
Some additional features include:
 Cross-Zone operation for releasing verification
 Zone Test function (Walk Test)
 Releasing Delay up to 60 seconds
 Release and Pre-Release indication
 Manual-Only mode disables automatic releasing operation
 Abort function using the HCVR-AS Abort Switch
 Disable Zones function
 500mA of auxiliary power available
 1 amp of releasing power available
 1 amp of NAC power available on NACs 1 and 2
Diagnostic LEDs assist with troubleshooting. Programming is easily and
quickly accomplished using front panel controls.
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System Planning
The HCVR-3 has three conventional zones and three NACs.

 NAC 3 is designed to indicate pre-release and release conditions. You will
only connect releasing notification appliances to this circuit.
A Manual Release switch is located on the front of the HCVR-3.
Control buttons such as Silence and Reset are also located on the front of
the panel.
All of this suggests that the HCVR-3 is intended for smaller areas and, ideally,
should be installed nearby where the extinguishing agent is to be discharged.
If you are using cross-zoned smoke detectors for the purpose of automatic releasing be aware of
the following:
23.8.5.4.3 (NFPA 72, 2013 Edition) Systems that require the operation of two automatic
detectors to initiate the alarm response shall be permitted, provided that the following
conditions are satisfied:
(1) The systems are not prohibited by the authority having jurisdiction.
(2) At least two automatic detectors are in each protected space.
(3) The alarm verification feature is not used.
23.8.5.4.5 (NFPA 72, 2013 Edition) For systems that require the operation of two automatic
detectors to actuate public mode notification, the detectors shall be installed at a linear
spacing not more than 0.7 times the linear spacing determined in accordance with Chapter
17.
90.19 (UL 864, 9th Edition) Units employing the multiple detector operation described in
55.3.1 and 55.3.2 shall include guidelines for installing of a minimum of two detectors in
each protected space and to reduce the detector installation spacing to 0.7 times the linear
spacing in accordance with National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72.
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System Planning
What does this mean to us?

1. You must install at least two detectors in the protected space (two
different zones of the HCVR-3 panel)
2. The detector spacing must be no more than 0.7 times the linear
spacing (if public mode notification is used).
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You must install the HCVR-3 in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 and all
local codes.
 If you are using FireNET Xtinguish, additional codes and requirements
will be involved!
See Appendix C of the HCVR-3 I&O for battery and maximum wire length
calculations.
Do you need:
An Abort switch?
A Manual Release switch other than the one on the panel?
To comply with NFPA 72 and NFPA 2010 requirements, you must install a
supervised disconnect switch on the releasing circuit. You will use the SOM-
R-DS Disconnect Switch for this purpose (more on that later…)
Get ready for NFPA 72, 2013 Edition!
The minimum required documentation (Chapter 7) includes the following:
 Written narrative providing intent and system description
 Riser diagram
 Floor plan layout showing location of all devices and control equipment
 Sequence of operation in either an input/output matrix or narrative form
 Equipment technical data sheets
 Battery calculations
 Voltage drop calculations (NACs and releasing circuit)
 And there is more…
Thorough planning is important.
It can help avoid problems later in the process.
Installation
Section 3 of the HCVR-3 I&O explains the steps to install the panel.
To mount the panel, remove the fascia and securely mount the cabinet to
the wall.
Next, connect the AC power, re-attach the

fascia, and make the other connections.
Use one of the knockouts on the left-hand

side of the enclosure for the AC power
wires.
Local codes may require that a licensed

electrician connect the AC power for you.
For convenience, the 24V DC terminal block is removable.

Installation
All circuits of the HCVR-3 Releasing Fire Control Panel are power limited
except the AC input circuit, transformer input and output, bridge rectifier
input and output, and the battery.
For proper operation and compliance with the National Electrical Code,
you must maintain a minimum ¼ inch spacing between power-limited
and non power-limited circuits.
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Installation
The panel should be mounted in a clean, dry area where it will not be subject
to shock or vibration.
The circuit board of the HCVR-3 is vulnerable to damage caused by

electrostatic discharge. Use a ground strap when handling the board to
prevent such damage.
Two 7Ah sealed lead-acid batteries

provide standby power for the panel.
The batteries must be connected in
series, as shown here -
Tip: Be sure the batteries are marked

with the date (month/year) of manufacture.
Installation
The HCVR-3 has connections for the detection zones, supervised inputs,
NACs, releasing circuit, relay outputs, 24VDC aux power and status units
Remote Control
Inputs NOT USED NAC 1 and 2 NAC 3 Supervised Inputs Relays
24VDC AUX Status Units
Power For HCVR-3 accessories Zones 1 - 3 1st / 2nd Stage relays EXTING Circuit
500 mA
maximum
Installation
The AUX 24V connection is a common special application output. The
output is supervised for short-circuits and ground faults. The output is not
supervised for open circuit conditions. Terminals of the Aux 24V
supply are labeled ( + ) and ROV. ROV is the negative terminal.
The AUX 24V supply is protected by an electronic, self resetting
fuse. Devices connected to this output must not draw current
in excess of 500 mA.
Status Unit terminals of the HCVR-3 panel contain connections for Data and
Power. The Data terminals provide RS485 communication.
The Power output of these terminals is designed to
operate the Status Unit and the Ancillary Board only.
A common earth ground is required between

all Status Units and the panel.
Installation
The output of NACs 1 and 2 provide a steady voltage during alarm.
Listed NAC boosters may be used on NACs 1 and 2 as long as they operate
in the range of 18 – 28 VDC and draw less than 500 mA.
NAC 3 may only be used for releasing notification. The output is pulsing
during the delay phase, and continuous after the extinguishing agent has
been released.
Each NAC is terminated with a 10K ohm end of line resistor (EOLR).
Zones provide a nominal 24 VDC for

powering conventional two-wire
detectors. Each class B zone requires
a 6.8K ohm EOLR.
Zones may be configured Style B or Style C.

Installation
The supervised inputs of the HCVR-3 are Class B Style C circuits*. The
inputs generally used are Abort and Manual Release.
This is the circuit configuration:
A 470 ohm trigger resistor

is installed in series with
the switch, as shown here.
For correct operation, the

supervised inputs must be
wired in this manner.
The relays are rated 30VDC @ 1 amp maximum.
*A Class B Style C circuit is no longer identified in NFPA 72. However, this circuit is still referenced in UL 864.
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Installation
Some additional facts:
The terminal blocks accept wire sizes from 14 to 18 AWG.

The AC fuse is 1.6 amp slow-blow. The battery fuse is 3.0 amp, slow-blow.
The maximum line impedance for the initiating circuits is 20 ohms. See
Appendix C for instructions on how to calculate the maximum wire length
for the NACs.
The total resistance of the EXTING circuit must be no more than 9.7 ohms.
The maximum power supply current is 2.0 amps. You must manage the
available power to ensure that the total current draw of the system –
including the panel itself – does not exceed 2 amps.
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Panel Indicators
Let’s take a look at the indicators on the HCVR-3 panel.
The manual refers to these as the ‘Upper Indicators’. Most of them are self-
explanatory.
If part of the system is disabled, the General Disablement LED will illuminate
along with an LED that describes what is disabled.
For example, if the EXTING output is disabled, the General Disablement and
Extinguishant LEDs will be illuminated.
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Panel Indicators
1st Stage Activated indicates that the first cross-zone is in alarm.
Release Imminent indicates that both cross-zones are in alarm and the panel
is preparing to release the extinguishing agent.
The Low Pressure LED is illuminated in response to the LOW P. SWITCH

input.
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Panel Indicators
When the key is set to Manual Only, the EXTING circuit will not operate in
response to alarms from the zones.
Additional information is contained in the HCVR-3 I&O manual.
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Panel Indicators
How about the lower indicators on the panel?
These provide greater detail about panel conditions. When the front door to
the panel is closed, these indicators are not visible.
These indicators are all reasonably self-explanatory,

with the possible exception of “Tell Tale”.
When illuminated, this means that a manual release took place!

Panel Indicators
The Central Indicator is an LED display. It is used for programming
and to identify status conditions.
We will discuss this in greater

detail when we review
programming.
As with the indicators, there are upper, central and lower controls. The
upper and central controls are visible when the panel door is closed.
Controls
The Mode, Select and Enter buttons are used for
level 2 and 3 configuration and programming.
There are five lower controls. These can only be seen when the front
door to the panel is open.
Terminate Release – resets the EXTING circuit back to the non-alarm state.
Note: Pressing the Reset button while the EXTING circuit is activated will not
cause the circuit to shut off. You must press the Terminate Release button if you
wish to shut off the activated EXTING circuit prior to the auto-shutoff time.
If you wait for the EXTING circuit to automatically shut off, the Reset button will
clear the alarm and return the panel to normal standby when pressed.
To illustrate…
Controls
If the Reset button is pressed anytime during “A”, the EXTING output will
remain on. It will automatically shut off at the end of the auto-shutoff time.
The zone alarms will be cleared when the Reset button is pressed.
The Extinguishant Released, Release Imminent and 1st Stage Activated

indicators will remain illuminated. To clear them, press the Reset button
again anytime during “B” (after the EXTING output has shut off)
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Controls
If the Terminate Release button is pressed anytime during “A”, the EXTING
output will turn OFF immediately*.
All LED indicators will remain illuminated. Only the System Mode display will
clear.
Reset the panel to return it to normal condition.

* The Enable Access key does not need to be ON for the Terminate Release button to work.
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Controls
The Watchdog Reset button is used to clear a Watchdog event. These
events occur if the panel
fails to execute its
program properly. Such
events are uncommon.
The Processor Reset button reboots the HCVR-3 processor. This button is
also used to clear the “Tell Tale” LED after a manual release event has
occurred.
EXTING. Mon. – used to calibrate the releasing circuit on the panel.
Write Enable – used to access the programming options
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Controls
How do I calibrate the EXTING Releasing Circuit?
…and when should I do so?
You should calibrate the EXTING circuit every time you install a HCVR-3 panel.
Three easy steps:

1 – With everything connected to the EXTING circuit, does the panel
show a Releasing Trouble? If it does, turn the Exting Mon.
adjustment clockwise until the trouble clears.
2 – Disconnect the EXTING circuit wiring. Does the panel show a

Releasing Trouble? If it does not, turn the Exting Mon. adjustment
counter-clockwise until the trouble appears.
3 – Reconnect the circuit and turn the Exting Mon. adjustment one full turn clockwise.
Other Installation Notes
An HCVR-AS Abort Switch may be connected to the

ABORT input of the panel.
When the releasing conditions have been satisfied and the panel is
counting down to activate the EXTING circuit, the Abort switch will halt the
countdown at 10 seconds.
As long as the Abort button is depressed, the countdown will remain at 10

seconds and the EXTING circuit will not activate.
If the button is released, the countdown will continue from 10 seconds to

0. The button may not be used a second time! To stop the release, the
panel must be reset before the 10-second timer expires!
The Abort switch is a normally-open momentary push button.
A 470 ohm trigger resistor must be used for the Abort circuit.
The connections on the switch look like this -
The circuit is wired like this - - - - - - - - - ->
The Status Display Unit also has connections

for an Abort switch. The circuit is labeled
“Hold”. You must use a
470 ohm trigger resistor,
as with the panel’s Abort
circuit.
The HCVR-3 panel already has a Manual Release switch.
All you have to do is pull the cover

down and push the button. No wiring
or programming required.
But maybe you were not able to install the panel in a convenient
place to access the manual release button. Or maybe the project
calls for another Manual Release button or pull station?
What can you do?
Use the MAN. RELEASE supervised input
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The Manual Release circuit is
wired like the Abort circuit,
using a 470 ohm trigger resistor.
Here are two things to know about Manual Release:

1 – If abort is activated first, the manual release will override the abort function.
2 – If the manual release is activated first, the abort function will override the
manual release*.
* Activation delay must be enabled for the manual release, otherwise the release is immediate with no time to operate the abort switch.
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NFPA 2010 requires a supervised disconnect switch. The purpose of this
switch is to prevent unwanted discharge of the system during maintenance.
The disconnect switch must electrically open the releasing circuit.
The SOM-R-DS disconnect switch must be used for this purpose. The
switch is wired into the EXTING circuit. When the switch is operated to
disable the circuit, the panel will indicate a trouble condition.
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Sequence of Operation
General sequence of operation*:
1 - One of the cross-zones goes into alarm.
The Fire and Fire In Zone indicators will illuminate. NACs 1 & 2 will activate, as will
the relays. The 1st Stage Activated indicator will illuminate and the panel buzzer will
sound.
2 – The other cross-zone goes into alarm.

The Fire and (2) Fire In Zone indicators will illuminate. If the NACs had been silenced
they will resound. The Release Imminent indicator will illuminate and relays will
operate. The LED display will indicate the time remaining until release, counting
down to 0. NAC 3 will operate in a pulsing pattern to indicate the pre-release
condition. An Abort will halt the countdown at 10 seconds.
After the delay timer expires the EXTING circuit will activate. NAC 3 will change to a
continuous pattern. The Extinguishant Released indicator will be illuminated.
* Operation may differ from this based on programming. There are several programmable options for the HCVR-3.
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Operation and Programming
Operating the HCVR-3
There are basically two access levels – Level 2 and Level 3.
Technically there are 3 access levels. Access

Level 1 allows you to use the Lamp Test and
Manual Release buttons. You may also use
remote Abort and Manual Release switches.
Level 2 allows some access to the controls and limited programming.
Level 3 allows full access to the controls and all programmable options.
To enable Level 2, turn the Enable Access key to the right.
The display will show “Ad”. Like this:
You will use:

 The Mode button to move to the desired function;
 The Select button to scroll to the desired zone;
 The Enter button to select or de-select a function
The System Mode display will indicate

the function that is being set.
Got it? Let’s try an example…
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First, let’s look at the functions that can be performed
Test Zones 1 -3 (t1 / t2 / t3)
Disable Zones 1 – 3 (d1 / d2 / d3)
Disable NAC 1 (db)
Disable 1st Stage Relay (dP)
Disable 2nd Stage Relay (dA)
Disable Extract Fan Relay (dc)
Disable Manual Release (dt)
Disable EXTING Circuit (dE)
Activate Delays (Ad)
Activate Extract Fan Relay (Ac)
The codes shown above are those that you will see on
the System Mode display.
When a function has been set, a small dot will appear at
the bottom-right corner of the display.
Let’s disable the EXTING circuit.
Step 1 – turn on the key
 The System Mode display will show “Ad”.
Step 2 – find the code to disable the EXTING circuit.
 The HCVR-3 manual says that it is “dE”.
Step 3 – Press the Mode button until the display shows dE
Step 4 – Press the Enter button. The dot on the display

indicates that this function is set. The panel will
indicate trouble as well.
While we are on the subject of disabling the EXTING circuit…

NFPA does not allow this circuit to be disabled solely by software.
23.11.5.2 The disconnect (for the releasing circuit) shall be a physical
switch and not be accomplished by using software. (NFPA 72, 2013 Edition)
23.11.5.3 Software disconnects, even if activated by dedicated
buttons or key switches, shall not be permitted as a method to
secure a suppression system from inadvertent discharge. (NFPA 72,
2013 Edition)
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How about putting zone 3 in Test mode?
 The code for this function is “t3”
Turn on the key and press Mode until you see “t1”.
Press the Select button until you see “t3”
Press Enter. Test mode is now active for zone 3.
To cancel a function and return the panel to normal, simply select the
function and press the Enter button again so that the dot is not displayed.
Let’s look at the programming options. How do we enable Level 3?
Turn on the Enable Access key and slide the

Write Enable switch to the right.
The display will show “U##”. The number (##) indicates the number of
times that the level 3 configuration has changed.
The programming procedure is the same as setting the level 2 options.
You will use the Mode, Select and Enter buttons along with the System
Mode display to configure the programmable parameters.
Let’s look at the programmable options…
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NAC Delay Time – sets a time delay before NACs operate. Only one may be
selected.
C00 = 30 seconds C05 = 5 minutes
C01 = 1 minute C06 = 6 minutes
C02 = 2 minutes C07 = 7 minutes
Note: delays are activated by the “Ad” option in Access Level 2.
For UL 864 9th Edition compliance, this setting may not be used.
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Coincidence detection options. Only one may be selected.
C11 – Zone 1 & Zone 2 starts the automatic release

C14 – Zone 1 & Zone 2 or Zone 2 & Zone 3 or Zone 1 & Zone 3 starts the
automatic release.
C15 – Zone 1 & Zone 2 & Zone 3 starts the automatic release
C16 – Zone 1 or Zone 2 or Zone 3 starts the automatic release
C17 – Zone 1 starts the automatic release
Any one of these settings is permitted by UL. Choose the correct setting according to
the design of your system.
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C21 – Disable Fire Buzzer (not permitted by UL 864, ,must be enabled)
C22 – Disable Fire Relay (not permitted by UL864, must be enabled)
C23 – Disable Trouble Relay
C24 – Disable Ground Fault (not permitted by UL 864, must be enabled)
C25 – Pulse R0V Output
C26 – Remove 24VDC aux power on system reset
C27 – Indicate “Extinguishant Released” when EXTING circuit is active
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C28 – No activation delay upon manual release
C29 – Release can be cleared by panel reset during imminent phase
C2A – Local Fire relay operates with Extinguishant Released indication
C2b – EXTING output on until panel is reset (no auto shutoff)
C2C – LOW P. SWITCH input uses N/C contacts
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C31 – Zone 1 alarm delay enabled
When the “Ad” option is set and the C31 – C33 options are set, the NACs (1
and 2) will follow the delay time set in C00 – C09.
Remember, UL does not allow delayed NAC operation!

For UL-compliant installations you may not use any of the
C31 – C33 options.
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C41 – Zone 1 pull station alarm delay enabled
These are similar to the C31 – C33 options. And they are not permitted for
UL compliance. Leave these options disabled.
C61 – Zone 1 operates through I.S. barrier

Not used. Leave these options disabled.
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C71 – Zone 1 short circuit causes an alarm
If these options are disabled a 470 ohm trigger resistor must be used with
the zone. A short-circuit will be indicated as a zone trouble.
If you find that the panel shows a trouble during alarm, check these options
to be sure that they are enabled.
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C81 – Zone 1 is non-latching
As you may have suspected, non-latching zone operation does not comply
with UL 864 9th Edition requirements.
Leave these options disabled (latching).
CA1 – Zone 1 input delay (30 seconds)

Do you think that UL will permit us to delay the indication of a fire alarm?
Leave these options disabled for UL 864 9th Edition compliance.

These modes are accessed by pressing the Lamp Test button.
E00 – Panel can be reset immediately after discharge output has operated*
E01 – E30 – panel can be reset 1 to 30 minutes after discharge output has
operated.
* Note: auto-shutoff of the EXTING circuit will supersede this setting
-00 – No delay between alarm activation and EXTING circuit operation.

-05 to -60 – Delay time (in seconds) between alarm activation and EXTING
circuit operation. This is the time that will be seen on the panel display
during the Release imminent phase.
Use the Mode button to set the 10s and the

Select button to set the 5s.
060 – Sets the duration time for the EXTING circuit to 60 seconds.
065 to 300 - Sets the duration time for the EXTING circuit. 5-second intervals.
The C2b option must not be set to use EXTING duration time.
That’s all of the programmable options for the panel.
As you probably noted, many of them may not be used for UL-compliant
systems. Here is a review of the options that you can use:
C11 – C19 Determine how automatic release is C2A Local fire relay operation
started (cross-zone, all-zones, single-zone) C2b EXTING output ON until reset
C23 Disable trouble relay C2C LOW P. SWITCH is N/C
C25 Pulse R0V output C71 – C73 Short circuit causes alarm
C26 Aux power is resettable E00 – E30 Panel reset delay time
C27 Extinguishant Released LED operation -00 – -60 Delay until release
C28 Manual Release delay 060 – 300 EXTING circuit activation time
C29 Panel reset possible during imminent phase
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After the programming is completed, be sure to move the Write Enable
switch back to the OFF position (to the left).
If you forget, the panel buzzer will sound and the General Trouble LED
will be illuminated.
Some Programming Tips:
Keep your eye on the dot!
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Be sure that the EXTING circuit is
disabled when making and testing
your programming changes!
Remember the SOM-R-DS Disable Switch?
Record the configuration update count when finished programming.
This number changes each time L3

programming is changed.
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Do not attempt to program the panel while it is powered down.
It will result in non-compliant operation.
Just checking to be sure we’re still awake.
Let’s move on to Troubleshooting…
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Troubleshooting
First step is to test the system for proper operation.
Be sure that the EXTING disconnect switch is activated. Alternately,

you can disconnect the circuit at the panel and install the EOL diode
to clear the open circuit trouble.
 Confirm the proper operation of all inputs and outputs.

 Ensure that the EXTING circuit activates as expected.
 Check the operation of Abort and Manual Release switches.
Carefully follow all local and national requirements to check for proper
system operation.
The EXTING circuit uses an EOL diode (not used with FireNET Xtinguish)
The NACs use a 10K EOL resistor
All other supervised circuits use a 6.8K EOL resistor
Troubleshooting
The diagnostic LEDs are an excellent troubleshooting tool.
Problems such as low battery, ground fault and wiring trouble are indicated.
If the Tell Tale LED is lit it means that the Manual Release was activated.
Be sure to clear this after the testing and user training is complete.
Most problems are quickly identified by using the indicators on the HCVR-3
panel.
Be Careful!
BE CAREFUL WHEN DEALING WITH RELEASING!
The last thing you want to see when working on the system is this:
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Maintenance
Follow the inspection, testing and maintenance requirements of local and
national authorities.
Chapter 14 of NFPA 72 (2013 Edition) provides direction on test frequency

and test methods that apply to the FACP and its devices.
The releasing system inspection, testing and maintenance will be covered by other standards.
Don’t forget to keep records of all inspections, testing and maintenance.
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