The 4200 series fire alarm control panels have two separately protected, monitored sounder circuits for use with polarised and suppressed bells or sounders, suppressed relays and suppressed strobes. Electrical insulation tests should not be carried out if the cables are connected to the fire alarm panel, detectors, callpoints, bells. 2X-F Series Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual 5 Front panel controls and indicators The following table gives an overview of the front panel controls and indicators. PREMIER SX USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE GUIDE & LOG BOOK Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-102T PAGE 3 Issue: 1.1 Authorised: GH Date: 06/11/02 1. SAFETY This Fire Alarm Panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the Manufacturers instructions and used in accordance with the Manual. This manual explains, in a step-by-step manner, the procedure for the installation of the Premier SX Range of Fire Alarm Control Panels. For full operational and maintenance information, please refer to document GLT.MAN-102 (USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE GUIDE & LOG BOOK).
A Siemens MXL fire alarm control panel (top) and graphic annunciator (bottom) for Potomac Hall, at James Madison University.
A Vigilant VM-1 fire alarm control unit (FACU) / autonomous control unit (ACU) with integrated voice evacuation and fire fighter telephone system.
A fire alarm control panel (FACP), fire alarm control unit (FACU), or simply fire alarm panel is the controlling component of a fire alarm system. The panel receives information from devices designed to detect and report fires, monitors their operational integrity and provides for automatic control of equipment, and transmission of information necessary to prepare the facility for fire based on a predetermined sequence. The panel may also supply electrical energy to operate any associated initiating device, notification appliance, control, transmitter, or relay. There are four basic types of panels: coded panels, conventional panels, addressable panels, and multiplex systems.
- 6Addressable
- 6.2Mapping
- 9System functions
- 10Panel indicators
Coded[edit]
A Simplex 4247 fire alarm control panel
Coded panels were the earliest type of central fire alarm control, and were made during the 1800s to the 1970s. A coded panel is similar in many ways to a modern conventional panel (described below), except each zone was connected to its own code wheel ( i.e. An alarm in zone 1 would sound code 1-2-4 [through the bells or horns in the building], while zone 2 would sound 1-2-5), which, depending on the way the panel was set up, would either do sets of four rounds of code until the initiating pull station was reset (similar to a coded pull station) or run continuously until the panel itself was reset. Large panels could take up an entire wall in a mechanical room, with dozens of code wheels. Lists of codes had to be maintained, sometimes with copies posted above pull stations (this setup is commonly seen in older wings of hospitals). Smaller panels could be set up in one of two ways. Most of the time, the panel would only have one zone, and therefore, only one code. Common one-zone codes were 4-4-0 and 17-0-0 (which is similar to the 120 bpm March Time setting used on later panels, which has in turn been replaced with an interrupted four count uniform temporal code 3 pattern used since 1996). Alternatively, the panel could be made with no code wheels, using only what was called the gong relay. Normally, this would be used in a system with coded pull stations to re-transmit the coding strikes from the pulls. However, it could also be used as its own zone, with the connected horns or bells sounding continuously instead of in a particular code. These panels are not common today, but can sometimes be found in older buildings such as those on college campuses or hospitals.
Today, there are two types of fire panels:
- Conventional fire alarm panel;
- Addressable fire alarm panel
Conventional[edit]
A Simplex 4002 conventional FACP
A Fire-Lite Sensiscan 1000 fire alarm control panel in a building at Oklahoma State University.
Conventional panels have been around ever since electronics became small enough to make them viable. Conventional panels are used less frequently in large buildings than in the past, but are not uncommon on smaller projects such as small schools, stores, restaurants, and apartments.
A conventional fire alarm control panel employs one or more circuits, connected to initiating devices (usually smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, manual pull stations, and sometimes flame detectors) wired in parallel. These sensors are devised to dramatically decrease the circuit resistance when the environmental influence on any sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold. In a conventional fire alarm system, the information density is limited to the number of such circuits used.
To facilitate location and control of fire within a building, the structure is subdivided into definite areas or zones. Floors of a multistory building are one type of zone boundary.
An Initiating Device Circuit (known as a Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) in addressable systems) connected to multiple devices within the same 'zone' of protection, effectively provides 3 bits of information about the zone to the panel; normal, trouble, and alarm.The state of each initiating device circuit within a zone displays at the fire alarm control panel using visible indications, such as a flashing LED/light or an LCD display.
The panel may employ a graphical representation of the zone boundaries on a floor plan (zone map) using textual descriptions, illuminated icons, illuminated sections, or illuminated points on the map corresponding to initiating circuits connected to the fire alarm control panel. Annunciators that do this are called graphic annunciators.
Larger systems and increasing demand for finer diagnostic detail beyond broad area location and control functions expanded the control by zone strategy of conventional systems by providing multiple initiating circuits within a common zone, each exclusively connected to a particular type of initiating device, or group of devices. This arrangement forms a device type by zone matrix whose information is particularly suited to the Tabular annunciator In multistorey buildings employing a Tabular annunciator, for example; rows of indicators define the floors horizontally in their stacked relationship and the type of device installed on that floor displays as columns of indicators vertically aligned through each floor. The intersection of the floor and device indicators provides the combined information. The density of information however remains a function of the number of circuits employed.
Even larger systems and demands for finer diagnostic and location detail led to the introduction of addressable fire alarm systems, with each addressable device providing specific information about its state while sharing a common communication circuit. Annunciation and location strategies for the most part remain relatively unchanged.
Multiplex systems[edit]
Simplex 2120 (left) next to a Simplex 4100 (right)
Multiplex systems, a sort of transition between conventional and modern addressable systems, were often used in large buildings and complexes from the mid to late 1970s into the late 1980s. Early on, these systems were programmed to function as large conventional systems. Gradually, later installations began to feature components and features of modern addressable systems. These systems were often capable of controlling more than a building's fire alarm system (i.e. HVAC, security, electronic door locks..) without any type of alarm or trouble condition present. While the main panel was the brains of the system and could be used to access certain functions, fire alarm controls were usually accessed through transponders. These were smaller conventional panels programmed to 'communicate' the status of part of the system to the main panel and also could be used to access basic fire alarm control functions.
Releasing panels[edit]
Releasing panels are capable of using solenoids to disperse fire-fighting chemical agents such as halon or water from piping located throughout a building. A releasing panel usually will have a manual abort switch to abort an accidental release which could damage property or equipment. Releasing capability can be part of both addressable or conventional panels.
Other[edit]
Other types of fire alarm control panels include voice evacuation panels, panels designed to provide outputs for speakers in the system when the main panel does not have built-in voice evacuation ability. Another type are NAC extenders, also called power supplies, usually meant for powering more notification appliances then what the main panel could normally power, though sometimes NAC extenders are also used for synchronization of the alarms.
Addressable[edit]
A Simplex 4100U InfoALARM addressable fire alarm control panel: note the voice-evacuation microphone built into it.
An addressable Simplex 4010 fire alarm control panel tied into an older conventional Simplex 4208 fire alarm panel; note the size difference.
Addressable panels are usually more advanced than their conventional counterparts, with greater information capacity and control flexibility. Addressable fire alarm panels were introduced by many manufacturers during the microcontroller boom in the mid 1980s.
Signaling Line Circuits[edit]
Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel employ one or more Signaling Line Circuits - usually referred to as loops or SLC loops - ranging between one and thirty. Depending on the protocol used, a Signaling Line Circuit can monitor and control several hundred devices. Some protocols permit any mix of detectors and input/output modules, while other protocols have 50% of channel capacity restricted to detectors/sensors and 50% restricted to input/output modules. Each SLC polls the devices connected, which can number from a few devices to several hundred, depending on the manufacturer. Large systems may have multiple Signaling Line Circuits.[1][2]
Each device on an SLC has its own address, and so the panel knows the state of each individual device connected to it. Common addressable input (initiating) devices include
- Heat detectors (Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature)
- Manual call points or manual pull stations
- Responders
- Fire sprinkler system inputs
- Switches
- Flow control
- Pressure
- Isolate
- Standard switches
- Monitor modules
Addressable output devices include
- (Warning System/Bell) relays
- Door holder relays
- Auxiliary (control function) relays
- Control modules
- Relay modules
Output devices are used to control a variety of functions such as
- Switching fans on or off
- Closing/opening doors
- Activating fire suppression systems
- Activating notification appliances
- Shutting down industrial equipment
- Recalling elevators to a safe exit floor
- Activating another fire alarm panel or communicator
Mapping[edit]
Also known as 'cause and effect', mapping is the process of activating outputs depending on which inputs have been activated. Traditionally, when an input device is activated, a certain output device (or relay) is activated. As time has progressed, more and more advanced techniques have become available, often with large variations in style between different companies.
Zones[edit]
Zones are usually made by dividing a building or area into different sections. Then depending on the specific zone, a certain number and type of device is added to the zone to perform its given job. Zones are a requirement by the National Building Code in Canada and zones must be labelled and include RED LEDs for fire zones, AMBER LEDs for supervisory and trouble. This is in addition to an LCD display although they relax this requirement if the LCD has 8 or more lines of characters. Isolators are also required when wiring departs a zone and enters a new zone such as floor to floor and between firewalls.
Groups[edit]
Groups contain multiple output devices such as relays. This allows a single input, such as a smoke detector or MCP, to have only one output programmed to a group, which then maps to multiple outputs or relays. This enables an installer to simplify programming by having many inputs map to the same outputs, and be able to change them all at once, and also allows mapping to more outputs than the programming space for a single detector/input allows.
Boolean logic[edit]
This is the part of a fire panel that has the largest variation between different panels. It allows a panel to be programmed to implement fairly complex inputs. For instance, a panel could be programmed to notify the fire department only if more than one device has activated. It can also be used for staged evacuation procedures in conjunction with timers.
Networking[edit]
The principle of networking involves connecting several panels together to form a system. Inputs on one panel may activate outputs on another, for example, or the network may allow monitoring of many systems. Networking is often used in situations where one panel is not large enough, or in multiple-building situations. Networking is also an effective way to decouple systems to reduce the risk of a large portion of a facility going offline at any time due to system failure or maintenance requirements. Sub-Networks can be created using either hardware or software architectures. Networked systems normally are more costly and involve additional training and system configuration for successful implementation.
Although quasi-standards exist that allow panels from different manufacturers to be networked with each other, they are not in favor with a lot of companies. One of the most common protocols used is BACnet which is common for various type of industrial networks. At least one system manufacturer, The Mircom Group of Companies provides a networkable Fire Alarm Control Panel with a BACnet interface allowing non-proprietary interoperability of the Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP with other building systems. Typical interconnected systems to the Fire Alarm Control Panel include HVAC, Building Automation Controllers, Security/Access Control or Elevator Controllers. Interoperable systems greatly reduce the long term maintenance cost of a system and can provide greater emergency response than proprietary offerings.[3][citation needed]
The Arcnet protocol has been used for years in industrial applications and it is also used for networking Fire Alarm Control Panels.
More recently, some panels are being networked with standard Ethernet, but this is not yet very common. Most organizations choose to create their own proprietary protocol, which has the added benefit of allowing them to do anything they like, allowing the technology to progress further. However, a bridging layer between the proprietary network and BACnet is usually available.[citation needed]
Networking may be used to allow a number of different panels to be monitored by one graphical monitoring system.
Monitoring[edit]
In nearly every state in the USA, the International Building Code requires fire alarm and sprinkler systems to be monitored by an approved supervising station.
A fire alarm system consists of a computer-based control connected to a central station. The majority of fire alarm systems installed in the USA are monitored by a UL listed or FM Global approved supervising station.
These systems will generally have a top level map of the entire site, with various building levels displayed. The user (most likely a security guard) can progress through the different stages. From top level site → building plan → floor plan → zone plan, or however else the building's security system is organised.
A lot of these systems have touch screens, but most users tend to prefer a mouse (and a normal monitor), as it is quite easy for a touch screen to become misaligned and for mistakes to be made. With the advent of the optical mouse, this is now a very viable option.
System functions[edit]
A police officer resets the fire alarm control panel for Potomac Hall at James Madison University
There are many functions on a fire alarm panel. Some of these are:
Class change[edit]
Premier Sx Fire Alarm Panel Manual
This button, or input terminals connected to an external timeswitch, will sound the notification appliances briefly in a different cadence. It is used to signify class change / lesson breaks in schools, and allows the fire alarm system to be used instead of a separate class bell system. This ensures pupils are familiar with the sound of the alarm and means the notification appliance circuits are tested several times a day.
System reset[edit]
This resets the panel after an alarm condition. All initiating devices are reset, (except pull stations which must be reset manually) and the panel is cleared of any alarm conditions. If an initiating device is still in alarm after the system is reset, such as a smoke detector continuing to sense smoke or a manual pull station still in an activated position, another alarm will be initiated, or in some cases, the panel will refuse to reset until all the alarms have been reset/cleared. A system reset is often required to clear supervisory conditions. A system reset does not usually clear trouble conditions; most trouble conditions will clear automatically when conditions are returned to normal.
Acknowledge[edit]
This function, also abbreviated to 'ACK', is used to acknowledge an abnormal situation such as an alarm, trouble or supervisory. This usually stops the panel piezo from sounding and makes the active LED go solid. This also cancels the AUTO EVACUATION timer from advancing from 1st stage to 2nd stage evacuation. 3- 5minutes depending on occupancy type.
Drill[edit]
Also known as 'manual evacuation'. On panels that have this function, the drill function activates the system's notification appliances, often for purposes of conducting a fire drill. Using the drill function, an alarm is normally not transmitted to the fire department or monitoring center, as auxiliary relays are not usually activated. However, building personnel often notify these agencies in advance anyway in case an alarm is inadvertently transmitted.
Buy Fire Alarm Panel
Signal silence[edit]
Also known as 'alarm silence' or 'audible silence'. Depending on the configuration of the alarm system, this function will either deactivate the system's notification appliances completely or will silence only the audible signals, while strobe lights/visuals continue to operate (the latter of which is known as 'audible silence'). Signal silence allows for easier communication amongst emergency responders while responding to an alarm. This can also be used during construction as a means of a preliminary test, before the final full test. Signal silence is usually used right after the emergency has been dealt with and the building is ready to be reoccupied again. A system reset usually comes right after.
Lamp test[edit]
Also known as 'flash test'. This button is still used on many panels. This function is used to check the condition of the LEDs themselves.A 'Lamp Test' button is required by code on multi-zone panels installed in Canada. Many panels do a lamp test when the system is reset.
Walk Test[edit]
'Walk Test' is a method of testing many fire alarm devices that saves time and requires fewer technicians at the location. Using 'Walk Test', a technician can simply walk around the building and activate any device he/she would like. Doing so will send a signal to the panel, which will either pulse the NAC a certain number of times to indicate the zone on which the device is wired to, or simply sound the notification appliances for a few seconds, then automatically reset. Silent Walktest will only flash the alarm light on the panel, thus not sounding the signals.
Panel indicators[edit]
Many panels today have the capability of alerting building personnel of a situation which can arise into a potentially serious problem. Fire alarm panels indicate an abnormal condition via a solid or flashing LED. Most panels also contain a small sounder, called a piezo, used in conjunction with the visual alert. A number of indicators are shown below. Note that not all fire alarm panels have all of these indicators.
Alarm[edit]
Also known as 'Fire' or 'General Alarm'. This indicator is lit when an alarm condition exists in the system, initiated by smoke detectors, heat detectors, sprinkler flow switches, manual pull stations, manual call points, or otherwise. Along with the indicator on the panel, notification appliances, such as horns and strobes, are also activated, signaling a need to evacuate to building occupants. In an alarm condition, the fire alarm panel indicates where the alarm originated. The alarm panel can be reset once the device which initiated the alarm is reset, such as returning the handle of a manual pull station to its normal position.
Silenced[edit]
Also known as 'Signals Silenced' or 'Alarm Silenced', the Silenced indicator is used in conjunction with the 'Alarm' indicator. It indicates that the fire alarm panel is still in an alarm condition, but that notification appliances have been silenced. While the alarm is silenced, other functions in an alarm condition continue to operate, such as emergency service for elevators, stairway pressurization, and ventilation functions. A new alarm initiation while the alarm is silenced will take the panel out of Silence and reactivate the notification appliances.
Drill[edit]
Also known as 'Manual Evacuation' or 'Evacuate'. On panels containing this function, the 'Drill' indicator shows that the alarm condition was activated from the fire alarm panel, often in order to conduct a fire drill. When an alarm is initiated for a drill, the fire department or monitoring company is usually not notified automatically.
Samsung tab 4 10.1 user manual. Get access to helpful solutions, how-to guides, owners' manuals, and product specifications for your Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (Wi-Fi) from Samsung US Support.
Prealarm[edit]
This LED is often used in conjunction with a two-stage system, in which the panel requires two devices to be activated (and/or a predetermined time limit to run out after one device is activated) in order to go into full alarm.[4] This is mostly used in areas where false alarms are a common problem, or in large applications (such as hospitals) where evacuating the entire building would not be efficient. The prealarm LED is lit when one device has tripped. The prealarm LED may also be used if an addressable smoke detector registers low levels of smoke in the detection chamber, but not enough to trigger a full alarm.[5] Depending on the system's layout, the NAC's may or may not activate for prealarm conditions. In a two-stage system, the NAC's are typically coded to a special first-stage coding, or in some situations where a loud alarm signal could be disruptive, chimes will activate. If there is a voice evacuation system, it will usually instruct building occupants to await further instructions while the alarm is being investigated.
Priority 2 Alarm[edit]
Also known as 'Security'. This LED can only activate if there is a secondary device hooked into the 'Priority 2 Alarm' terminals. This secondary device could be a security system, building management system, or another fire alarm control panel. Depending on how the panel is programmed, the panel's alarms may or may not activate when a condition like this is present. Only Simplex-brand panels so far have been seen with Priority 2 Alarm LEDs (and corresponding function).
Trouble[edit]
Also known as 'Fault' or 'Defect'. When held steady or flashing, it means that a trouble condition exists on the panel. Trouble conditions are often activated by a contaminated smoke detector or an electrical problem within the system. Trouble conditions are also activated by a zone being disabled, a circuit/NAC being disabled, low power on the backup battery, the disabling of a notification appliance, the ground faults, or short or open circuits. Usually the alarm panel's sounder will activate if a trouble condition exists, though older systems would sometimes activate a bell or other audible signal connected to the panel. In a trouble condition, the panel displays the zone or devices causing the condition. Usually, the 'Trouble' indicator goes out automatically when the situation causing the trouble condition is rectified, however in some systems the panel must be reset to clear the trouble alarm. Some panels have more specific indicators such as 'Trouble-PSU' which shows when the panel itself is compromised and 'Trouble-Bell' or 'NAC Trouble' ('Sounder Fault' on UK panels) which shows that the notification appliances are not functioning or connected correctly. On most panels, an acknowledge button is pressed to turn off the panel's sounder.
Supervisory[edit]
This signal indicates that a portion of the building's fire protection system has been disabled (such as a fire sprinkler control valve being closed and, consequently, a sprinkler tamper switch being activated), or, less frequently, that a lower priority initiating device has been triggered (such as a duct smoke detector). Depending on the system's design, the supervisory point may be latching, meaning the panel must be reset to clear the supervisory condition, or non-latching, meaning the indicator automatically goes out when the condition has cleared. However, some panels require a reset regardless of whether the supervisory point is latching or non-latching.
AC Power[edit]
Also known as 'Normal'. When this indicator is lit, power is being provided to the system from the building's electrical system, and not from the backup battery. When an AC power condition changes, the Trouble indicator comes on and the AC power indicator either goes off or starts flashing and the screen alerts building personnel of a power failure. If the AC power indicator is lit without any other indicators also lit, then the system is in a normal condition. If no LEDs are lit, there is no power source feeding the panel.
DC Power[edit]
This is used to tell the operator that the panel's DC power (batteries) is being charged or used. While using DC power, the system remains in a fault condition.
High Rate[edit]
This LED is on when the battery charger is in the high rate charge state, in which the charger voltage is boosted to charge batteries faster after being depleted.
See also[edit]
- EN 54 Fire detection and fire alarm systems in the EU.
References[edit]
- ^'1.2 Features and Options'. Fire Alarm Control Panel: MS9600/MS9600E(PDF). Fire-Lite Alarms. 2003-07-09. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2009-11-22. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^'ZX5Se Multi-protocol Fire Alarm Control Panel'(PDF). Morley-IAS. 2003. Archived from the original(PDF) on March 21, 2012. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ^'BACNet based Fire Alarm Control Panel'. The Mircom Group of Companies.
- ^Mircom FA-1000 Fire Alarm Control Panel Specifications
- ^Wire-Free Protection Ltd.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fire alarm control panels. |
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fire_alarm_control_panel&oldid=927298985'
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
VERITAS 2
4 wire conventional fire alarm system from Channel Safety Systems CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS Petersfield Business Park Bedford Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3QA INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS-INSTALLATION Issue 3 - 08/2013
t: 0845 884 7000 f: 0845 884 6000
e: [email protected] w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
& USER INSTRUCTIONS
| 1
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
CONTENTS Description of System, Technical Data and Access Codes................................ 3 Internal & External View ................................................................ 4 Indicators, Buzzer Operation and Configuration Programming Modes ....................5 Button Operation ...................................................................... 6 Access Levels, User Codes and Programming Modes .................................... 7 Standby Battery Calculation.............................................................8 Installation Instructions - Dimensions and Terminal Block Listing ........................ 6 Installation Instructions - Mains Supply and Batteries ................................... 6 Zone and Sounder Circuit Wiring Diagrams ..............................................8 System Programming - Alarm Modes ................................................... 6 Programming, Features, Mode, Aux Relay, Aux 24V PSU ................................. 7 Programmable Input - Delay Sounders & Relays ..........................................8 User Instructions - Silence Sounders, Silence Buzzer, Evacuate and Fault ................. 7 User Instructions – Reset, ‘One Man Test’ and Isolate Zones ...............................8 User Instructions – Reactivate zones and Activate/Deactivate Delays.....................8
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 2
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM The Veritas 2 two & four zone control panels are compact EN54-2 conventional fire alarm control panels with an integrated EN54-4 power supply system.
Technical Data Power Supply Specifications: Main supply Secondary supply Mains protection Secondary protection Minimum current Maximum current Rated voltage Battery disconnection/ Load-limiting device Final voltage battery Panel Quiescent load
230VAC -15% +10% - 50/60Hz 2 x 12v batteries 2.1 to 2.3 Ah 1A time-lag fuse 1A PolySwitch PPTC 24 mA 1.0 A 28.5 V 21.5 V +/- 10% 21 V +/- 10% 30mA
Charger Specifications: Voltage stability (temperature controlled) Zones (2 or 4) Zone voltage Number of points per zone End of line unit Zone Alarm current Zone fault current Max zone wiring Relays, Inputs & Outputs Fire Relay Fault Relay Programmable Relay Auxiliary 24vDC supply Repeater Panel Programmable Input Sounder Circuits End of Line Unit Dimensions & Weights Dimensions Weight (with batteries)
27.3VDC at 20°C
21V +l- 2% 32 maximum per line 10uF/50v Bi-Polar Capacitor Limited to 100mA 6mA 1,000 meters (1.5mm) / 120 ohms Change over contacts rated at 24v 3A Normally Closed relay rated at 24v 3A Change over contacts rated at 24v 3A Maximum 100mA at 24 V Maximum 4 repeaters (1000m total wiring) Requires normally open input to select. 2 circuits each rated at 24V 500mA 1N4004 400mA Diode
370mm(W) x 295mm(H) x 90mm(D) 2.8Kg
Access Codes Level 2 User Code AABC Level 3 User Code AACC
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
Level 2 LED Illuminates (used for everyday operation) Level 3 LED flashes (used for ‘end user’ programming)
| 3
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VIEW Internal View
Repeater O/P
Mains Supply
Aux 24v PSU
Zones 1-4
Aux Input
Fault Relay
Fire Relay
Programmable Relay
Sounders x2
External Keypad
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 4
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INDICATORS Indicator
Colour
State
Indicates
Power
Green
On
System On
Level 2/3
Yellow
On
Access code 2 entered
Flashing
Access code 3 entered
Delay Active
Yellow
On
Delays activated
Sounder Disabled/ Fault
Yellow
Flashing
Sounder fault
On
Disabled
General Fault
Yellow
On
Fault
System Fault
Yellow
On
Internal fault
Power Fault
Yellow
On
Battery fault
Flashing
Mains fail
General Disablement Yellow
On
Disablement on system
Fire
Red
On
Panel in alarm condition
Zone - Fire
Red
On
Zone in alarm
Flashing
Pre alarm mode
Zone - Fault
Yellow
On
Fault detected on zone
Test Mode On
Yellow
On
System on test
Buzzer Operation Pulsing sound: a fault has been detected. Continuous sound: an alarm has been operated by:• An automatic detector • A manual fire alarm activation • An evacuation manual control 1 beep: = key pressed 5 beeps: = validation of programming
Configuration Programming Modes Indicator
Colour
State
Zone
Red
Pressing button B
Flashing
Mode A pre alarm
Pressing button B
On
Mode B double knock Aux relay not linked to zones
General Disablement Yellow
Indicates
Pressing lamp test
Off
Pressing lamp test
On
Aux relay linked to chosen zones
Pressing reset button
Off
Aux o/p set to continuous on system reset Aux o/p set to short break on system reset
General Fault
Yellow
Pressing reset button
On
Level 2/3
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P set to Reset
Delay LED
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P activates delay
Test Mode
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P class change
Disablement/Fault
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P isolate sounders
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 5
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
BUTTON OPERATION
Keys
Access Level
Duration of Press
Functions
A
2/3
Short Long
Scroll selection Change Access Level
B
1
Continuous
Enter Diagnostics mode
B
2
Short
Activate selected mode. Toggle & Validate selection
B
3
Short
Activate selected mode. Toggle & Validate Test mode Scroll selection
C
2/3
Short
Lamp Test
1/2/3
Continuous
Test LEDs & buzzer
Reset
2/3
Short
Reset System
Silence Buzzer
1/2/3
Short
Silence buzzer
2
Long (3 seconds)
Enable delays
1
Long (3 seconds)
Enable delays
2
Short
Silence or re-sound sounders
Sounder
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 6
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
ACCESS LEVELS
Access levels enable trained personnel to operate the panel at the appropriate level.
Access Codes & programming Modes Access Level
User Type
1
Available to all
2
Trained users, able to silence & reset
3 CONFIG
Trained users, able to silence, reset & test the system Engineers level, used to programme the control panel and set up special functions
Level 2 User Code - AABC
Level 2 LED Illuminates
Level3 User Code - AACC
Level 3 LED flashes
To enter programming modes: CONFIG
With panel depowered, switch hold A & C, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times.
CONFIG OUPUT
Once in the CONFIG mode press red Sounder button. Red 'sounder on' LED illuminates
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 7
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
STAND BY BATTERY CALCULATION The capacity of the standby batteries in the fire alarm panel once the mains has failed depends on the quiescent load of the panel, the alarm load on the panel. To determine the capacity of batteries required for any given stand-by period, this formula should be used:-
Standby Time in Ahr = 1.25 x ((TxA) + H x (P+Z)) The multiplier 1.25 is present to account for lost capacity over the life of the batteries.
H = Number of hours standby required P = The quiescent current of the Panel = 0.030A This figure is with the Mains failed, buzzer operating and the Power Supply and General Fault indicators lit. If there other quiescent loads are taken from the panel these should be added.
Z = The total quiescent current of all zone devices As a guideline, the quiescent current of most modern detectors is typically 0.00005A (50μA), and that of manual call points is zero. To obtain accurate figures please contact the manufacturer or Channel Safety Systems.
A = The total alarm current on the sounder circuits T = The amount of time in hours required for the sounder circuits to operate (usually 30 mins (0.5)). Example The panel has 70 detectors each consuming 50uA each, 20 Sounders at 20mA each, the required standby time is 24 Hours, and the required alarm time is 0.5 Hours. Z = 70 x 0.00005 = 0.0035A P = 0.030A A = 20 x 0.02 = 0.4A H = 24 T = 0.5 Standby Time in Ahr = 1.25 x ((0.5 x 0.4) + 24 x (0.030 + 0.0035)) = 1.1AHr Therefore, batteries with at least 1.1Ahr capacity are required.
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 8
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INSTALLATION Overall dimensions 370mm(W) x 296mm(H) x 90mm(D) Cable entry is via 20mm conduit knockouts Fix the main control panel to a fixed surface using the 4 slots in the corners of the back box.
Terminals Set of Terminals
Use
Specification
T1
Mains Supply
230Vac 50Hz – 1A time-lag fuse
T2 T3 T4* T5*
Zones Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
21VDC 32 devices max per zone Cable 1.5mm 2 core + earth fire resistant type Max length 1000m EOL Device 10uF/50v Bipolar capacitor
T6
Programmable Input
T7
Fault Relay
Normally closed – 3A 24V
T8
Fire Relay
Change over - 3A 24V
T9
Programmable Relay
Change over - 3A 24V
T10 T11
Sounder Circuit 1 Sounder Circuit 2
24v 500mA Max - EOL Device 1N4004 diode 24v 500mA Max - EOL Device 1N4004 diode
T12
Aux 24v DC supply
24VDC 100mA Max
T13
Repeater outputs
The « E » terminal is provided for the screen connection. Connect the wiring to the appropriate terminals. Note the terminal blocks are removable Ensure the polarity is correct (+/-) Ensure that termination within ancillary devices is correct. * 4 zone panel only
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 9
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
MAINS SUPPLY Cable types and limitations Consult Clause 26 of BS 5839: Pt 1: 2002 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings (Code of Practice for System Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance) for detailed information on cables, wiring and other interconnections. To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical interference in the system wiring, fire-resistant screened cables must be used throughout the installation. Correct use of cable glands is essential.
Mains Supply The requirement for the mains supply to the fire alarm panel is fixed wiring, using three core cable (Minimum dia 1.5mm2 ) or a suitable three conductor system, fed from an isolating switched fused spur, fused at 3A. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be marked ‘FIRE ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’ The mains supply must be exclusive to the fire panel. (As an alternative to a switched fused spur, a double pole isolating device may be used
Battery Specification Battery: Protection:
2x 12V capacity: 2.1 Ah 1A Polyswitch
Ensure battery polarity is correct Battery charging time: 24 hours when first installed or from total discharge
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 10
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
ZONE WIRING
Sounder Circuit wiring
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 11
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING Access Codes Level 2 User Code AABC Level 2 LED Illuminates Level 3 User Code AACC Level 3 LED flashes
Most systems will not require any special programming There are two programming menus, CONFIG & CONFIG OUTPUTS. To access the CONFIG mode, with panel depowered, switch hold down the A & C buttons, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times. Once in the CONFIG mode you can access the CONFIG OUTPUTS menu by pressing the red sounder button. To quit the CONFIG level, press simultaneously the A and C keys until the validation buzzer sounds. The programming system consists of:• Selecting the mode to ALARM condition, either immediate (default) or by type A or B • Allocating the auxiliary relay to the ALARM condition in one or more zones • Selecting the programmable input operating mode • Selecting the auxiliary 24VDC supply mode • Selecting the delay by zone (if any) • Adjusting the delay time from 1 to 10 minutes • Activate resound buzzer on new alarm
Alarm Mode The default setting is as per BS5839 pt1 2002.
Please note the following optional modes are a variation to the requirements of BS5839 pt1 2002 Type A - Pre- Alarm Mode gives the following function:Activation of any device on a zone will immediately start a 30 second timer, no sounders or relays will activate. Any subsequent alarms within the first 30 seconds will be ignored. After 30 seconds, if the initiating detector remains in the fire condition or another device on the same zone activates then a full evacuation will take place. The pre-alarm time is limited to two minutes. If an alarm is initiated after two minutes (from first initiation) the process starts again. If a second alarm is not received within two minutes the control panel remains in the ‘normal’ state. This mode is used to reduce unwanted alarms, typically in HMO’s.
Type B – Double Knock mode gives the following function:Activation of any device on a zone will immediately indicate the appropriate zone on the control panel and start the panel buzzer, no sounders or relays will activate. To initiate a full alarm activation the second paired zone must also be triggered. The zones are paired as zone 1 & 2, and zone 3 & 4 Sounders and relays are only initiated on activation of the second zone. INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 12
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
PROGRAMMING All programming uses the following instructions To enter CONFIG mode, with panel depowered, switch hold down the A & C buttons, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed Once in the CONFIG mode you can access the CONFIG OUTPUTS menu by pressing the red sounder button. To quit the CONFIG level, press simultaneously the A and C keys until the validation buzzer sounds Mode Selection Use button ‘B’ to select the mode The zone fire LED indicates the selection. • Off is DEFAULT • Flashing is Mode A • Steady is Mode B
Programmable Auxiliary Relay This relay can be linked to none, all or chosen zones. In CONFIG mode. Use ‘Lamp Test’ button to select on or off The General Disablement LED indicates the selection. • Off is not linked (default) • On is linked • If ‘class change' input is selected then the link will be OFF
Auxiliary 24v PSU output This output can be set to continuous or short break when the system is Reset. In CONFIG mode. Use ‘Reset’ button to select continuous or break The General Fault LED indicates the selection. • Off is continuous (default) • On is ‘break’
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 13
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
PROGRAMMING Programmable Input This input can be set to, Reset or Activate delay or Class change or Isolate sounders. In CONFIG mode. Use ‘Silence Buzzer’ button to select chosen function. Level 2/3 LED Reset Delay LED Activate Delay Test Mode LED Class Change Disablement/Fault LED Isolate Sounders No indication No action
Delay Sounders and Relays by Zone Sounders and auxiliary relays can be delayed between 1-10 minutes. Each zone can be set to enable the delay. The chosen time is applied to all selected zones. Once the panel has been programmed the user can select to activate the delay or disable the delay.
Setting the zones to be delayed. To enter CONFIG mode, with panel depowered, switch hold down the A & C buttons, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times. Enter CONFIG OUTPUTS mode by pressing the red Sounder button. Red ‘sounder on’ LED illuminates. Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down). The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed. Use button B to select if the chosen zone it to be delayed. Red zone LED on shows that the zone is delayed.
Setting the delay time. When in the CONFIG OUTPUTS mode (see above) Once in the CONFIG mode illuminates. Use the ‘Silence Buzzer’ button to select the time delay. Each press will increment the delay by 1 minute. The flashing ‘Disablement/Fault’ LED shows the selected time in minutes. (5 flashes = 5 minutes). To save the settings, exit the CONFIG/CONFIG OUTPUTS mode by pressing the A and C keys simultaneously until the validation buzzer sounds (5 seconds).
The selected delay is activated by entering user level 2. To deactivate the delay, enter level 2 User Code, AABC Level 2 LED Illuminates. Press ‘Silence Buzzer’ button for 3 seconds. Delay LED extinguishes.
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 14
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
USER INSTRUCTIONS In the event of the alarm being triggered you must carry out the fire procedure as required for the premises. Once the cause of the alarm has been investigated & when safe to do so carry out the following actions. The appropriate red FIRE LED(s) will be lit to indicate which area(s) of the building are affected. The LED on the initiating detector or break glass will be illuminated.
To silence the sounders Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press the Red Sounder button
To silence the buzzer Press Silence Buzzer button
To reset the system Enter user code AABC (if not already entered) - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press Reset Button Level 2/3 LED extinguishes
Silence or restart sounders To operate all the sounders without the need to activate a break glass call point, or to restart them if they have been silenced. Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press red Sounder button for 3 seconds
Evacuate Press red sounder button for 3 seconds All sounders will activate. Auxiliary relays are not activated
Fault The appropriate Fault LED(s) will be illuminated. Please note which ones are lit before proceeding.
To silence the buzzer Press the Silence buzzer button
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 15
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
USER INSTRUCTIONS Reset To reset the system Enter user code AABC (if not already entered) - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press Reset Button Level 2/3 LED extinguishes If the fault has not been corrected the panel will indicate fault again. If you can not correct the fault please call Channel Safety Systems on 0845 884 7000.
Weekly Test (‘One man test’) To select zones for test Enter level 3 user code AACC Level 2/3 LED flashes Zone 1 red fire LED is illuminated Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED illuminated shows zone is in ‘one man test’ Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED illuminated shows zone is in ‘one man test’ Repeat for all required zones Press Reset to save selection When a device is triggered on a zone in the test mode, the sounders will operate for 0.5 seconds The panel will automatically reset and will not allow further testing for 18 seconds.
To reactivate zones following ‘One Man Test’ Enter level 3 user code AACC Level 2/3 LED flashes Zone 1 red fire LED is illuminated Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED illuminated shows zone is in ‘one man test’ Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED extinguished shows zone is not in ‘one man test’ Repeat for all required zones Press Reset to save selection
Isolate a zone Beware! Isolated zones will not activate the panel. Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously. Press button B, red fire LED flashes Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed Press button B to isolate the zone. General Disablement LED illuminates continuously. Repeat for all required zones. Save selection by pressing RESET
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 16
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
USER INSTRUCTIONS Reactivate a zone following ‘Isolation’ Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously. Press button B, red fire LED flashes Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed Press button B to reactivate the zone. General Disablement LED extinguishes. Repeat for all required zones. Save selection by pressing RESET
Activate/Deactivate Delays Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously. Press ‘Silence Buzzer’ for 3 seconds – Delay on LED illuminates. To Deactivate repeat above process
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 17
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS Petersfield Business Park Bedford Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3QA
t: 0845 884 7000 f: 0845 884 6000
e: [email protected] w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
VERITAS 2
4 wire conventional fire alarm system from Channel Safety Systems CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS Petersfield Business Park Bedford Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3QA INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS-INSTALLATION Issue 3 - 08/2013
t: 0845 884 7000 f: 0845 884 6000
e: [email protected] w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
& USER INSTRUCTIONS
| 1
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
CONTENTS Description of System, Technical Data and Access Codes................................ 3 Internal & External View ................................................................ 4 Indicators, Buzzer Operation and Configuration Programming Modes ....................5 Button Operation ...................................................................... 6 Access Levels, User Codes and Programming Modes .................................... 7 Standby Battery Calculation.............................................................8 Installation Instructions - Dimensions and Terminal Block Listing ........................ 6 Installation Instructions - Mains Supply and Batteries ................................... 6 Zone and Sounder Circuit Wiring Diagrams ..............................................8 System Programming - Alarm Modes ................................................... 6 Programming, Features, Mode, Aux Relay, Aux 24V PSU ................................. 7 Programmable Input - Delay Sounders & Relays ..........................................8 User Instructions - Silence Sounders, Silence Buzzer, Evacuate and Fault ................. 7 User Instructions – Reset, ‘One Man Test’ and Isolate Zones ...............................8 User Instructions – Reactivate zones and Activate/Deactivate Delays.....................8
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 2
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM The Veritas 2 two & four zone control panels are compact EN54-2 conventional fire alarm control panels with an integrated EN54-4 power supply system.
Technical Data Power Supply Specifications: Main supply Secondary supply Mains protection Secondary protection Minimum current Maximum current Rated voltage Battery disconnection/ Load-limiting device Final voltage battery Panel Quiescent load
230VAC -15% +10% - 50/60Hz 2 x 12v batteries 2.1 to 2.3 Ah 1A time-lag fuse 1A PolySwitch PPTC 24 mA 1.0 A 28.5 V 21.5 V +/- 10% 21 V +/- 10% 30mA
Charger Specifications: Voltage stability (temperature controlled) Zones (2 or 4) Zone voltage Number of points per zone End of line unit Zone Alarm current Zone fault current Max zone wiring Relays, Inputs & Outputs Fire Relay Fault Relay Programmable Relay Auxiliary 24vDC supply Repeater Panel Programmable Input Sounder Circuits End of Line Unit Dimensions & Weights Dimensions Weight (with batteries)
27.3VDC at 20°C
21V +l- 2% 32 maximum per line 10uF/50v Bi-Polar Capacitor Limited to 100mA 6mA 1,000 meters (1.5mm) / 120 ohms Change over contacts rated at 24v 3A Normally Closed relay rated at 24v 3A Change over contacts rated at 24v 3A Maximum 100mA at 24 V Maximum 4 repeaters (1000m total wiring) Requires normally open input to select. 2 circuits each rated at 24V 500mA 1N4004 400mA Diode
370mm(W) x 295mm(H) x 90mm(D) 2.8Kg
Access Codes Level 2 User Code AABC Level 3 User Code AACC
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
Level 2 LED Illuminates (used for everyday operation) Level 3 LED flashes (used for ‘end user’ programming)
| 3
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VIEW Internal View
Repeater O/P
Mains Supply
Aux 24v PSU
Zones 1-4
Aux Input
Fault Relay
Fire Relay
Programmable Relay
Sounders x2
External Keypad
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 4
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INDICATORS Indicator
Colour
State
Indicates
Power
Green
On
System On
Level 2/3
Yellow
On
Access code 2 entered
Flashing
Access code 3 entered
Delay Active
Yellow
On
Delays activated
Sounder Disabled/ Fault
Yellow
Flashing
Sounder fault
On
Disabled
General Fault
Yellow
On
Fault
System Fault
Yellow
On
Internal fault
Power Fault
Yellow
On
Battery fault
Flashing
Mains fail
General Disablement Yellow
On
Disablement on system
Fire
Red
On
Panel in alarm condition
Zone - Fire
Red
On
Zone in alarm
Flashing
Pre alarm mode
Zone - Fault
Yellow
On
Fault detected on zone
Test Mode On
Yellow
On
System on test
Buzzer Operation Pulsing sound: a fault has been detected. Continuous sound: an alarm has been operated by:• An automatic detector • A manual fire alarm activation • An evacuation manual control 1 beep: = key pressed 5 beeps: = validation of programming
Configuration Programming Modes Indicator
Colour
State
Zone
Red
Pressing button B
Flashing
Mode A pre alarm
Pressing button B
On
Mode B double knock Aux relay not linked to zones
General Disablement Yellow
Indicates
Pressing lamp test
Off
Pressing lamp test
On
Aux relay linked to chosen zones
Pressing reset button
Off
Aux o/p set to continuous on system reset Aux o/p set to short break on system reset
General Fault
Yellow
Pressing reset button
On
Level 2/3
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P set to Reset
Delay LED
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P activates delay
Test Mode
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P class change
Disablement/Fault
Yellow
Pressing silence button
On
Programmable I/P isolate sounders
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 5
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
BUTTON OPERATION
Keys
Access Level
Duration of Press
Functions
A
2/3
Short Long
Scroll selection Change Access Level
B
1
Continuous
Enter Diagnostics mode
B
2
Short
Activate selected mode. Toggle & Validate selection
B
3
Short
Activate selected mode. Toggle & Validate Test mode Scroll selection
C
2/3
Short
Lamp Test
1/2/3
Continuous
Test LEDs & buzzer
Reset
2/3
Short
Reset System
Silence Buzzer
1/2/3
Short
Silence buzzer
2
Long (3 seconds)
Enable delays
1
Long (3 seconds)
Enable delays
2
Short
Silence or re-sound sounders
Sounder
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 6
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
ACCESS LEVELS
Access levels enable trained personnel to operate the panel at the appropriate level.
Access Codes & programming Modes Access Level
User Type
1
Available to all
2
Trained users, able to silence & reset
3 CONFIG
Trained users, able to silence, reset & test the system Engineers level, used to programme the control panel and set up special functions
Level 2 User Code - AABC
Level 2 LED Illuminates
Level3 User Code - AACC
Level 3 LED flashes
To enter programming modes: CONFIG
With panel depowered, switch hold A & C, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times.
CONFIG OUPUT
Once in the CONFIG mode press red Sounder button. Red 'sounder on' LED illuminates
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 7
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
STAND BY BATTERY CALCULATION The capacity of the standby batteries in the fire alarm panel once the mains has failed depends on the quiescent load of the panel, the alarm load on the panel. To determine the capacity of batteries required for any given stand-by period, this formula should be used:-
Standby Time in Ahr = 1.25 x ((TxA) + H x (P+Z)) The multiplier 1.25 is present to account for lost capacity over the life of the batteries.
H = Number of hours standby required P = The quiescent current of the Panel = 0.030A This figure is with the Mains failed, buzzer operating and the Power Supply and General Fault indicators lit. If there other quiescent loads are taken from the panel these should be added.
Z = The total quiescent current of all zone devices As a guideline, the quiescent current of most modern detectors is typically 0.00005A (50μA), and that of manual call points is zero. To obtain accurate figures please contact the manufacturer or Channel Safety Systems.
A = The total alarm current on the sounder circuits T = The amount of time in hours required for the sounder circuits to operate (usually 30 mins (0.5)). Example The panel has 70 detectors each consuming 50uA each, 20 Sounders at 20mA each, the required standby time is 24 Hours, and the required alarm time is 0.5 Hours. Z = 70 x 0.00005 = 0.0035A P = 0.030A A = 20 x 0.02 = 0.4A H = 24 T = 0.5 Standby Time in Ahr = 1.25 x ((0.5 x 0.4) + 24 x (0.030 + 0.0035)) = 1.1AHr Therefore, batteries with at least 1.1Ahr capacity are required.
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 8
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INSTALLATION Overall dimensions 370mm(W) x 296mm(H) x 90mm(D) Cable entry is via 20mm conduit knockouts Fix the main control panel to a fixed surface using the 4 slots in the corners of the back box.
Terminals Set of Terminals
Use
Specification
T1
Mains Supply
230Vac 50Hz – 1A time-lag fuse
T2 T3 T4* T5*
Zones Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
21VDC 32 devices max per zone Cable 1.5mm 2 core + earth fire resistant type Max length 1000m EOL Device 10uF/50v Bipolar capacitor
T6
Programmable Input
T7
Fault Relay
Normally closed – 3A 24V
T8
Fire Relay
Change over - 3A 24V
T9
Programmable Relay
Change over - 3A 24V
T10 T11
Sounder Circuit 1 Sounder Circuit 2
24v 500mA Max - EOL Device 1N4004 diode 24v 500mA Max - EOL Device 1N4004 diode
T12
Aux 24v DC supply
24VDC 100mA Max
T13
Repeater outputs
The « E » terminal is provided for the screen connection. Connect the wiring to the appropriate terminals. Note the terminal blocks are removable Ensure the polarity is correct (+/-) Ensure that termination within ancillary devices is correct. * 4 zone panel only
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 9
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
MAINS SUPPLY Cable types and limitations Consult Clause 26 of BS 5839: Pt 1: 2002 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings (Code of Practice for System Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance) for detailed information on cables, wiring and other interconnections. To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical interference in the system wiring, fire-resistant screened cables must be used throughout the installation. Correct use of cable glands is essential.
Mains Supply The requirement for the mains supply to the fire alarm panel is fixed wiring, using three core cable (Minimum dia 1.5mm2 ) or a suitable three conductor system, fed from an isolating switched fused spur, fused at 3A. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be marked ‘FIRE ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’ The mains supply must be exclusive to the fire panel. (As an alternative to a switched fused spur, a double pole isolating device may be used
Battery Specification Battery: Protection:
2x 12V capacity: 2.1 Ah 1A Polyswitch
Ensure battery polarity is correct Battery charging time: 24 hours when first installed or from total discharge
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 10
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
ZONE WIRING
Sounder Circuit wiring
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 11
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING Access Codes Level 2 User Code AABC Level 2 LED Illuminates Level 3 User Code AACC Level 3 LED flashes
Most systems will not require any special programming There are two programming menus, CONFIG & CONFIG OUTPUTS. To access the CONFIG mode, with panel depowered, switch hold down the A & C buttons, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times. Once in the CONFIG mode you can access the CONFIG OUTPUTS menu by pressing the red sounder button. To quit the CONFIG level, press simultaneously the A and C keys until the validation buzzer sounds. The programming system consists of:• Selecting the mode to ALARM condition, either immediate (default) or by type A or B • Allocating the auxiliary relay to the ALARM condition in one or more zones • Selecting the programmable input operating mode • Selecting the auxiliary 24VDC supply mode • Selecting the delay by zone (if any) • Adjusting the delay time from 1 to 10 minutes • Activate resound buzzer on new alarm
Alarm Mode The default setting is as per BS5839 pt1 2002.
Please note the following optional modes are a variation to the requirements of BS5839 pt1 2002 Type A - Pre- Alarm Mode gives the following function:Activation of any device on a zone will immediately start a 30 second timer, no sounders or relays will activate. Any subsequent alarms within the first 30 seconds will be ignored. After 30 seconds, if the initiating detector remains in the fire condition or another device on the same zone activates then a full evacuation will take place. The pre-alarm time is limited to two minutes. If an alarm is initiated after two minutes (from first initiation) the process starts again. If a second alarm is not received within two minutes the control panel remains in the ‘normal’ state. This mode is used to reduce unwanted alarms, typically in HMO’s.
Type B – Double Knock mode gives the following function:Activation of any device on a zone will immediately indicate the appropriate zone on the control panel and start the panel buzzer, no sounders or relays will activate. To initiate a full alarm activation the second paired zone must also be triggered. The zones are paired as zone 1 & 2, and zone 3 & 4 Sounders and relays are only initiated on activation of the second zone. INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 12
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
PROGRAMMING All programming uses the following instructions To enter CONFIG mode, with panel depowered, switch hold down the A & C buttons, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed Once in the CONFIG mode you can access the CONFIG OUTPUTS menu by pressing the red sounder button. To quit the CONFIG level, press simultaneously the A and C keys until the validation buzzer sounds Mode Selection Use button ‘B’ to select the mode The zone fire LED indicates the selection. • Off is DEFAULT • Flashing is Mode A • Steady is Mode B
Programmable Auxiliary Relay This relay can be linked to none, all or chosen zones. In CONFIG mode. Use ‘Lamp Test’ button to select on or off The General Disablement LED indicates the selection. • Off is not linked (default) • On is linked • If ‘class change' input is selected then the link will be OFF
Auxiliary 24v PSU output This output can be set to continuous or short break when the system is Reset. In CONFIG mode. Use ‘Reset’ button to select continuous or break The General Fault LED indicates the selection. • Off is continuous (default) • On is ‘break’
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 13
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
PROGRAMMING Programmable Input This input can be set to, Reset or Activate delay or Class change or Isolate sounders. In CONFIG mode. Use ‘Silence Buzzer’ button to select chosen function. Level 2/3 LED Reset Delay LED Activate Delay Test Mode LED Class Change Disablement/Fault LED Isolate Sounders No indication No action
Delay Sounders and Relays by Zone Sounders and auxiliary relays can be delayed between 1-10 minutes. Each zone can be set to enable the delay. The chosen time is applied to all selected zones. Once the panel has been programmed the user can select to activate the delay or disable the delay.
Setting the zones to be delayed. To enter CONFIG mode, with panel depowered, switch hold down the A & C buttons, apply power & hold for 5 seconds. Buzzer will confirm by beeping 5 times. Enter CONFIG OUTPUTS mode by pressing the red Sounder button. Red ‘sounder on’ LED illuminates. Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down). The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed. Use button B to select if the chosen zone it to be delayed. Red zone LED on shows that the zone is delayed.
Setting the delay time. When in the CONFIG OUTPUTS mode (see above) Once in the CONFIG mode illuminates. Use the ‘Silence Buzzer’ button to select the time delay. Each press will increment the delay by 1 minute. The flashing ‘Disablement/Fault’ LED shows the selected time in minutes. (5 flashes = 5 minutes). To save the settings, exit the CONFIG/CONFIG OUTPUTS mode by pressing the A and C keys simultaneously until the validation buzzer sounds (5 seconds).
The selected delay is activated by entering user level 2. To deactivate the delay, enter level 2 User Code, AABC Level 2 LED Illuminates. Press ‘Silence Buzzer’ button for 3 seconds. Delay LED extinguishes.
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 14
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
USER INSTRUCTIONS In the event of the alarm being triggered you must carry out the fire procedure as required for the premises. Once the cause of the alarm has been investigated & when safe to do so carry out the following actions. The appropriate red FIRE LED(s) will be lit to indicate which area(s) of the building are affected. The LED on the initiating detector or break glass will be illuminated.
To silence the sounders Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press the Red Sounder button
To silence the buzzer Press Silence Buzzer button
To reset the system Enter user code AABC (if not already entered) - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press Reset Button Level 2/3 LED extinguishes
Silence or restart sounders To operate all the sounders without the need to activate a break glass call point, or to restart them if they have been silenced. Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press red Sounder button for 3 seconds
Evacuate Press red sounder button for 3 seconds All sounders will activate. Auxiliary relays are not activated
Fault The appropriate Fault LED(s) will be illuminated. Please note which ones are lit before proceeding.
To silence the buzzer Press the Silence buzzer button
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 15
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
USER INSTRUCTIONS Reset To reset the system Enter user code AABC (if not already entered) - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously Press Reset Button Level 2/3 LED extinguishes If the fault has not been corrected the panel will indicate fault again. If you can not correct the fault please call Channel Safety Systems on 0845 884 7000.
Weekly Test (‘One man test’) To select zones for test Enter level 3 user code AACC Level 2/3 LED flashes Zone 1 red fire LED is illuminated Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED illuminated shows zone is in ‘one man test’ Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED illuminated shows zone is in ‘one man test’ Repeat for all required zones Press Reset to save selection When a device is triggered on a zone in the test mode, the sounders will operate for 0.5 seconds The panel will automatically reset and will not allow further testing for 18 seconds.
To reactivate zones following ‘One Man Test’ Enter level 3 user code AACC Level 2/3 LED flashes Zone 1 red fire LED is illuminated Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED illuminated shows zone is in ‘one man test’ Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) Press button B to select mode. Test Mode LED extinguished shows zone is not in ‘one man test’ Repeat for all required zones Press Reset to save selection
Isolate a zone Beware! Isolated zones will not activate the panel. Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously. Press button B, red fire LED flashes Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed Press button B to isolate the zone. General Disablement LED illuminates continuously. Repeat for all required zones. Save selection by pressing RESET
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 16
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS
t: 0845 884 7000 | w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
USER INSTRUCTIONS Reactivate a zone following ‘Isolation’ Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously. Press button B, red fire LED flashes Use button ‘A’ & ‘C’ to select the required zone (A up, C down) The zone fault LED indicates which zone is being programmed Press button B to reactivate the zone. General Disablement LED extinguishes. Repeat for all required zones. Save selection by pressing RESET
Activate/Deactivate Delays Enter user code AABC - Level 2/3 LED illuminates continuously. Press ‘Silence Buzzer’ for 3 seconds – Delay on LED illuminates. To Deactivate repeat above process
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS- Issue 3 - 08/2013
| 17
CHANNEL SAFETY SYSTEMS Petersfield Business Park Bedford Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3QA
t: 0845 884 7000 f: 0845 884 6000
e: [email protected] w: www.channelsafety.co.uk
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS