Gamewell FireForce 8 Installation & User Manual
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1. E c a s Pec a ee 311 411 1321421 33 832 ee dpt 15 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 Reference EOL Resistor Input signal wiring Outputs 1 amp 2 To accommodate existing Notification Appliance circuits that have EOL resistors of values different from the 3 9K ohm normally used with the NAC outputs of this panel provisions are made to attach a reference EOL resistor within the range of 2 0K to 25 0K ohms When the reference resistor is used all Style Y Class b outputs must have EOL resistors of the same value as the reference resistor EOL values outside of the 2 0K 25 0 K range will cause all of the Style Y NAC output Trouble LEDs to light steady TB3 TERMINALS The main FACP notification appliance circuit inputs are IN IN When polarity is reversed on the main FACP notification appliance circuit the output circuits on the FIREFORCE 8 will activate according to their programming These inputs restore when the Main FACP circuit is restored IN and IN are internally connected to OUT and OUT for connection to devices beyond the FIREFORCE 8 Should a trouble condition occur the circuit is opened If an alarm is received during trouble the circuit is restored to allow devices beyond the FIREFORCE 8 to be operated Signal 1 alw2. PC2415_ PC241575 _ PC2430_ PC2475 PC2495 _ PC24115_ PC24177_ 22 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Appendix B Drawings Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 24 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 Drawings Battery Calculation Chart B W479 Wiring Notification Appliance Circuit Expander 25 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 FireForce 8 Battery Calculation Chart Normal Current Alarm Current Notification Appliance Ckt 1 CI A 050A Device Load 1 or CI B 065A Device Load 1 amp 2 Notification Appliance Ckt 2 Notification Appliance Ckt 3 Cl A 050A Device Load 3 or CI B 065A Device Load 3 amp 4 Notification Appliance Ckt 4 External Load A A 24 VDC Common Control Normal Current Total of Center Column Alarm Current Total of Right Column NORMAL NORVAL Amp Hours HOURS OF TOTAL STANDBY NORMAL CURRENT M OF TOTAL ALARM ALARM CURRENT TOTAL Amp Hours X 1 25 Safety Factor BATTERY AH REQUIRED 24 AH Max NOTE Normal current times total number of standby hours Total Normal Current Alarm current ti
3. 4 controlled by Input 1 also in generate synchronization mode Input 1 controls strobe synch signals and Input 2 controls horn synch signals both of which are combined on all 4 outputs Function of Indicators INDICATOR LED COLOR DESCRIPTION PWR ON LED 8 Green Indicates AC line operation AUX TRBL LED 7 Indicates a short or overloadon the Aux Output BATT TRBL LED 6 Indicates a low battery voltage or missing battery GF TRBL Indicates an external wiring connection is not adequately isolated from the earth ground appliance Circuit 1 wiring appliance Circuit 2 wiring appliance Circuit 3 wiring appliance Circuit 4 wiring 17 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 OPERATION Start up Procedure Connect A C first then connect batteries Operating Instructions Alarm Condition Alarm devices operate in unison with the Main FACP alarm devices The alarm activated outputs are reset through operation of the Reset switch on the Main FACP Trouble The associated trouble LED yellow will illuminate Condition Testing and System Testing should be performed periodically to insure proper operation Maintenance TN anes 1 Test the indicating circuits by initiating an alarm or test at the Main FACP 2 Test for proper operation by actuating the notification appliance circuit the FIREFORCE 8 is monitoring 3 Sta
4. In this situation the FIREFORCE 8 will automatically transfer system operation to the standby battery set without the loss of any alarm condition present prior to the transfer The FIREFORCE 8 panel will transfer back to the main power source when the operating voltage returns to 105VAC Should the battery become disconnected have a blown fuse or develop low voltage the FIREFORCE 8 will indicate a Battery fault and light LED 2 Replace batteries when required ELECTRICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS Input Voltage Output Voltage NAC outputs 1 4 AUX Power Total System Current 120 to 240 VAC Jumper selected 50 60 Hz 5 Amps 24 Volt DC regulated 8Amps system power 2 5 Amps Maximum per output 0 15 Amps under all conditions 2 Amps if load is removed during operation from battery Total loading on all outputs shall not exceed 8 Amps 13 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 INSTALLATION Mounting The standard mounting is a surface mount cabinet The unit must be securely Instructions attached to a permanent partition using suitable fasteners Four mounting holes are provided to accept 1 4 inch dia screws max There are nine combination knockouts provided located three on the top and three on each side of the cabinet Knockouts can accept 1 2 or 3 4 inch conduit Electrical See Inter equipment Wiring DWG No B W479 for field wiring connections Conn
5. Zh Gamewell WORLDWIDE FIREFORCE 8 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT EXPANDER INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL THE GAMEWELL COMPANY PN 71981 60 PLEASANT STREET ISSUE A ASHLAND MA 01721 3 22 2001 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 This page intentionally blank ii Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 PROPRIETARY MATERIAL The information contained in this manual is proprietary to The Gamewell Company Such information and technical drawings may not be copied or reproduced in any manner or disclosed to organizations that might be competitive to Gamewell without the express prior written consent of The Gamewell Company iii Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 This page intentionally blank iv Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 GENERAL INFORMATION The Gamewell Company thanks you for choosing the FIREFORCE 8 Notification Appliance Circuit Extender As with all our products we have taken great care to insure that we have provided a quality product To receive maximum benefit and many years of reliable service we would like to make the following recommendations 1 Read this manual carefully and in it s e
6. ays activates output Signal Circuits 1 and 2 and depending on the position of switch SW1 8 can also control output Signal Circuits 3 and 4 Otherwise Signal 2 controls output Signal Circuits 3 and 4 SIGNAL 1 TERMINALS SIGNAL 2 TERMINALS Function of Switches Diodes and Jumpers Programming Switches SW 11 SW 12 Function SIG1 2A SIG1 2B Open Open Output follows the Input Closed Open Steady Input Temporal Output Open Close Steady Input Steady Output Strobe Sync added Closed Closed Steady input steady output noise eliminated 16 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 Outputs 3 amp 4 SW 13 SW 14 Function SIG3 4A SIG3 4 Open Open Output follows the Input Closed Open Steady Input Temporal Output Open Close Steady Input Steady Output Strobe Sync added Closed Closed Steady input steady output noise eliminated Sync Codes SW 15 SW 16 Function SYN SELA SYN SELB Open Open Wheelock Sync Closed Open System Sensor Sync Open Close Faraday Sync Closed Closed Reserved Power Fail Reporting SW 17 Function AC 6HR Open TROUBLE FAIL reported immediately on power failure Closed TROUBLE FAIL delayed for 6 hours on power failure Input Select SW 18 Function SIG SEL Closed Outputs 3 4 controlled by Input 2 Open Outputs 3
7. ections Function of Input Output Connections AC Connections 120 240VAC connects to the AC Terminal Block on the Power Supply CONNECTIONS FOR THE A C MAINS Ji TERMINALS L1 Hot L2 Neutral WARNING wHEN INSTALLING TO OPERATE FROM 200VAC 240VAC IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE JUMPER E1 E2 ON THE POWER SUPPLY PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER SUPPLY WHEN AC VOLTAGE IS APPLIED Battery Batteries connect to the BATT BATT terminals Sealed Lead Acid Batteries Connections are required to provide 24 Volts DC 8 Amps max The maximum battery size allowable is 24AH Connect ONLY with the provided cable and a 15A fuse CONNECTIONS FOR THE BATTERY TB1 TERMINALS BATT BATT 24 VDC OUT Auxiliary Power Output 24 Volts DC regulated 150 mA 2 Amps Terminals maximum if an external disconnect is used during periods of power failure Two terminals are provided Power limited output of 2 amps Deduct the current used from the 8 Amps total system load CONNECTIONS FOR AUXILIARY 24 VDC TB4 TERMINALS 14 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 Earth Ground Trouble Relay POWER FAIL Extender Output Circuit Wiring Connect to Earth Ground on the Power Supply module EARTH GROUND CONNECTION The common trouble relay is a normally energized Form C relay that transfers w
8. gnals can permit horns and strobes to be connected to a single wire pair on each output controlled by the two inputs or they can be separated and operated on individual outputs All inputs and outputs are supervised for open or shorted conditions EOL resistor values can be changed by connecting a sample EOL resistor to the unit This allows compatibility with existing NAC circuits An internal battery charger is also provided with the FIREFORCE 8 to provide standby battery operation The panel is mounted in a rigid sheet metal enclosure with the dimensions of 12 5 8 W x 18 H x 4 1 2 D 11 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Normal In the normal quiescent condition the green Power On LED is illuminated Quiescent indicating AC line operation The yellow TRBL LED s are off indicating that all Operation supervision circuits are normal Alarm Condition Whenever an alarm condition occurs at the Main FACP the resultant 24V output from it s indicating circuit will energize the connected polarity sensing inputs This input will then activate the notification appliance output circuits on the FIREFORCE 8 according to how they are programmed Input 1 will always control Outputs 1 and 2 Input 2 normally controls Outputs 2 and 3 Default however this pair of outputs can be programmed to operate from Input 1 The FIREFORCE 8 notification appliance circu
9. hen the FIREFORCE 8 detects a trouble condition The contacts are rated for 2 amps 9 30VDC TROUBLE FAIL TB2 TERMINALS COMM The Power Fail relay is a normally energized Form C relay that transfers when a power failure or brown out condition exists The contacts are rated for 2 amps 2 30VDC POWER FAIL TB2 TERMINALS COMM The FIREFORCE 8 Notification Appliance Circuit outputs can provide up to 2 5 Amps power limited of regulated 24 VDC each total panel output is limited to 8 Amps The outputs can be arranged as 4 Style Y Class B 2 Style Z Class A or 1 Style Z and 2 Style Y circuits The EOL resistor value for Style Y wiring is 3 9K ohms unless a reference resistor of a different value is used Terminals n L1 and n L2 are connections for style Y Class B wiring These designations are preceded by the circuit number n When Style Z Class A wiring is used terminal 1L1 will return to terminal 2L1 and terminal 1L2 will return to terminal 2L2 likewise terminal 3L1 will return to terminal 4L1 and terminal 3L2 will return to terminal 4L2 for the second Class A circuit Terminal L1 switches negative and terminal L2 switches positive during alarm condition Either pair of circuits can be designated Class A or Class B independently of the other pair Style Z Class A aaa Style Y Class B NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS TERMINALS E TERMINALS PEG
10. its will follow steady march time temporal or coded signals from the main control panel and will pass on strobe and horn synchronization signals if they are present on the input When the unit is programmed to generate synchronization signals combined horn and strobe synch signals are placed on each selected output pair and turned on and off by the inputs in the manner described as default above When the unit is programmed to generate synchronization signals and have all four outputs controlled by input 1 the strobe synch signals are placed on all four outputs when input 1 is active When input 1 and 2 are active the horn synch signals are combined with the strobe synch signals on all four outputs In this manner horns and strobes can be connected to same pair of wires on any output and be controlled individually Reset The FIREFORCE 8 will return to the quiescent condition automatically upon restoration of the Main FACP to normal operation Trouble A trouble condition is indicated by a TRBL LED illuminating and the common Condition Form C TROUBLE FAIL relay contacts transferring The trouble signal will be transmitted to the Main FACPs by opening the Indicating Circuits which are used to control the FIREFORCE 8 An alarm from the main control panel will override a trouble condition The FIREFORCE 8 monitors it s output notification appliance circuits for an open or shorted condition Notification appliance circuits with a short circui
11. mes total number hours of alarm Total Alarm Current Total normal current Total alarm current 2596 Minimum Battery Size Total Load Of Notification Appliance Ckt And External Load Not To Exceed 8 Amps 26 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 27 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com
12. ndby batteries and AC transfer are tested by interrupting the AC power line while an alarm test condition exists see 1 above Battery Applications Battery Capacity Battery Capacities is 24 ampere hours maximum for the FIREFORCE 8 The max charging rate is 75 amps 18 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation 19 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Issue A 3 22 2001 Appendix A Compatible Notification Devices FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 This page intentionally blank 20 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 Compatible Gamewell Notification Devices Pai Catalog Pars Caaogs Pany 71289 MIZ 24 MS VFR 71614 MT4 12 24 R 71732 RSS 2475C FW 71290 71292 71298 71294 71295 71426 MT 24 SL VFR 71683 AS 24110W FR 71740 ET90 2415C FW 71427 71543 71544 71545 71546 71547 71548 71549 71550 71551 71552 71558 71554 CHS0 24 W 71555 71556 71557 71558 7ise1__ SRP2aTO HFR nna 21 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 Synchronized Horns and Strobes System Sensor Faraday Wheelock SC2415 2700 Sync Series AS 24MCW SC241575 RSS 24MCW 2430_ SC2475 SC2495 SC24115 SC24177_
13. ntirety before proceeding with the installation of the FIREFORCE 8 panel Never make any connections with the power connected Gamewell spends many hours testing devices that are supplied by Gamewell to be used with it s control panels to verify compatibility To maximize system performance and minimize risk of damage to the equipment we suggest using all Gamewell Components There is no substitute for proper maintenance and testing of this or any life safety product Gamewell recommends testing and maintenance of your FIREFORCE 8 in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the National Fire Protection Association to be done on a regular basis as a minimum This manual should be stored with the FIREFORCE 8 panel for future reference and should not be removed providing reference to the operation and programming of the installed FIREFORCE 8 Thank you again for choosing Gamewell If you have any comments regarding your FIREFORCE 8 panel or other Gamewell products please contact us at The Gamewell Company Product Marketing Department 60 Pleasant Street Ashland MA 01721 Tel 508 231 1400 Fax 508 231 0900 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 This page intentionally blank vi Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 Table of Contents Vil Technical Manuals Online ht
14. t trouble can not be activated 12 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 A trouble is indicated by any one of the following conditions INDICATOR NAME TROUBLE CONDITION LED 8 PWR ON a brown out or black out AC line condition LED 7 AUX TRBL A low or missing output or a short circuit on the AUXilliary output LED 6 BATT TRBL a low or missing batter LEDS GF TRBL an earth fault on external wiring LED 4 3 2 1 SIG 4 3 2 1 TRBL a short circuit or an open on a supervised notification appliance circuit Normal AC Power Failure Delayed AC Power Failure Battery Operation When the AC fails or falls below 95VAC Brown out the FIREFORCE 8 will go into the Trouble condition It will switch to Battery Operation deactivate the Trouble and Power Fail relays extinguish the AC On LED LED 8 and transmit the trouble over the input Signal Circuits When S7 AC 6HH is set Dialer Operation An AC failure will be handled in the same manner as above EXCEPT the TROUBLE relay will not transfer and the failure notification will not be transmitted over the input Signal Circuits until the failure has existed for 6 hours The POWER FAIL relay will transfer in order to provide an external trouble indication Indicated by the extinguishing of the green Power On LED Standby operation occurs whenever the main power source fails or falls below 95VAC
15. tp www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 FireForce 8 Battery Calculation Chart 26 viii Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 CIRCUIT NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE EXPANDER Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 This page intentionally blank 10 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FIREFORCE 8 Installation and Operation Issue A 3 22 2001 INTRODUCTION General The FIREFORCE 8 is a notification appliance circuit extender panel designed Description to extend the power capabilities of existing notification appliance circuits and provide power for other ancillary devices An FIREFORCE 8 panel consists of two notification appliance circuit inputs and four class B style Y or two class A style Z notification appliance circuits Two class 1 class A circuits will always be controlled by the 1 input the other two class B 1 class A circuits may be operated from either input Each of these output circuits are capable of providing 2 5 amps of power limited notification appliance power and are supplied from an 8 Amp regulated 24 VDC power supply Outputs may follow the inputs or be programmed to provide temporal outputs for a steady input They can also be programmed to provide strobe and horn synchronizing signals when none are on the input The internal sync si
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