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1. The warning buzzer will sound and can be silenced When testing is complete replace the link in the lower position A non functional position to prevent link loss LINK IN Osu O LAMP LIT LOWER p LINK IN UPPER POSITION POSITION TO REVERT TO SHORT CIRCUIT FIRE Next to the Open and Short Circuit Fault indicating LEDs for each Zone is a link wire Cutting this link overrides the short circuit fault monitoring circuit for that zone and allows the panel to be used on installa tions which do not have Call Point Resistors fitted Note This facility is for older installations only as it does not comply with the latest British Standards If in doubt seek advice from the fire officer Ben AUXILIARY EXPANSION PLUG PL10 This plug offers facilities for driving Repeater Panels Fire and Fault relays and a Class Change input These facilities require various ancillary devices to be added to the panel not included Cut so short circuit condition is Fire and not Fault AUX 24V VE This output is a regulated but unmonitored output fused at 1A F4 available from terminal 1 in the base With link PL3 on the main PCB adjacent relay linked in position furthest from the F4 fuse on the Main PCB this output is continuous If linked near to the fuse then the output is present when the panel is normal but is switched off when the relay is activated This facility can be used to provide a fail safe output via Aux 24v that s2. Line Resistor must be replaced by an Electronic Monitoring Unit BF378 or BF378M and its associated Panel Module See BF378 or BF378M instructions and wiring arrangements on page 3 figure 2 FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 4 Make off the detector and sounder circuits at the panel terminal block When you are sure all connec tions are firm with no insulation trapped and no bare wires replace the front of the panel and re attach the relevant loom connectors Make sure that the earth wire is connected back up Next power the system up by connecting the batteries To determine the type and size of batteries required refer to pages 2 and 10 Connect the batteries in series using the link wire provided as shown in Figure 5 Always be sure of the connections before you make them as incorrect connection will blow the battery fuse F5 and MAY DAMAGE THE PANEL Postion the batteries in the panel as shown in Figure 6 right Always dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturers instructions Once the batteries are connected close up the panel be careful not to trap any wires fit the two lid screws and energize the mains supply The panel should now be in the Normal mode If not see trou bleshooting guide page 9 Now test the system is fully operational See Testing The Panel below If the number of zones of the panel is to be increased refer to the leafle
3. RETAINERS BS5839 Pt1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings states that devices which draw current in the non Fire state and thus reduce the battery stand by time must not be fitted We therefore recommend that either 1 24 Volt holding magnets should use a separate 24 Volt power supply under control of the panel Ideally the separate supply should be of a Hold off type that requires very little control current from the panel 2 240 Volt holding magnets should be used in which case a separate mains power switching 24 Volt coil relay powered from the panel should be used Special polarised relays Part N BF376 and PSUs Part N BF377 are available for connecting to the sounder circuits to allow control of Door Release systems REPEATER CONNECTIONS Repeaters are driven from a transmitter board that requires connection to PL10 on the main PCB and and PL3 on the zone PCB E FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSPECTION This is a requirement of BS5839 Pt 1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings and should be carried out by person s responsible for supervising the system DAILY INSPECTION Check the MAINS ON light is lit Check no other lights are lit or sounders operating Notify any faults to the installer WEEKLY TEST Turn the Keyswitch to ARM CONTROLS and press RESET Check the zone light shows and that the WARN ING BEEPER sounds Operate a call point or sensor to test the fir
4. mains wiring and turn the mains supply on The MAINS ON light will light the MAINS BATTERY FAULT light will go out and the WARN ING BEEPER will silence providing the batteries are not flat WITH THE KEYSWITCH AT NORMAL The MAINS ON light is lit No other lights are lit No sounders are active The push buttons are inop erative TURN THE KEYSWITCH TO ARM CONTROLS This allows the push buttons to be used by an auth orised person but does not otherwise affect the panel Press RESET RESOUND TEST ZONE LAMPS Whilst the button is pressed the ZONE FIRE LIGHTS and the ZONE FAULT LIGHTS will light and the WARNING BEEPER will sound The green MAINS ON light will remain lit The MAINS BATTERY FAULT and SOUNDER FAULT lamps will NOT light TEST THE POWER SUPPLY MONITORING CIRCUIT Switch off the Mains After several seconds the MAINS BATTERY FAULT lamp will light the MAINS ON light will extinguish and the WARNING BEEPER will sound Press SILENCE FAULT SOUNDERS and the WARN ING BEEPER will silence but the MAINS BATTERY FAULT light will be lit FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 5 Reconnect the mains and after a short time the panel will revert to normal Disconnect the Battery After a short time the MAINS BATTERY FAULT light will light and the WARNING BEEPER will sound Reconnect the battery and after a short time the panel will revert to normal i e only the green MAINS
5. ERS 20 mA 40 70 150 gt UXILIARY RELAY CONTACTS DO NOT CONNECT MAINS VOLTAGES 1A 30 Vd c max Voltage Free 1A 30 Vd c max Voltage Free 1A 30 Vd c max Voltage Free FUSES ALL FUSES COMPLIANT TO IEC EN60127 PT2 MAINS TERMINAL BLOCK 200mA T 20 mm 400mA T 20mm 630mA T 20mm SOUNDER OUTPUTS F2 F3 1A F 20mm 1AF 20mm 1 6A F 20mm AUXILIARY OUTPUT F4 1A F 20mm 1A F 20mm 1A F 20mm BATTERY FUSE F1 1 6A F 20mm 1 6A F 20mm 3A F 20mm DOOR RETAINING MAGNETS DO NOT USE PANEL POWER SUPPLY AS YOU WILL DRASTICALLY REDUCE BATTERY STAND BY TIME CONNECTION BLOCK LARGEST ACCEPTABLE CONDUCTOR SIZE 2 5mm 2 5mm 2 5mm SMALLEST ACCEPTABLE CONDUCTOR SIZE 0 75mm 0 75mm 0 75mm DIMENSIONS ENCLOSURE WIDTH x HEIGHT x DEPTH 322 x 267 x 92mm 405 x 267 x 92mm 521 x 334 x 140mm WEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERIES 4 3 kg 5 0 kg 9 2 kg ANCILLARIES Individual datasheets available on request REPEATER PANELS available in 10 and 20 zone versions Up to three repeaters per control panel Wiring five cores plus one per zone Maximum cable length 200 metres Facilities common fault light one fire light per zone warning buzzer test button tests lights buzzer amp interconnecting wiring 4 ZONE MONITORED SOUNDER EXTENDER KITS Connects to existing sounder circuits to provide four additional monitored sounder circuits RLP 24 5A RELAY ON PLATE Fits single gang back boxes Gene
6. FP Range 2 14 Zone Fire Alarm Control Panels INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR MAINTAINING THIS EQUIPMENT These instructions are general and cannot be considered to cover every aspect of fire alarm installation We recommend you read BS 5839 Pt 1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings available at your local reference library or from the BSI No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturers or distributors of this range of fire panels for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as a whole Contact the Fire Officer concerned with the property at an early stage in case he has any special requirements We strongly recommend that a suitably qualified and competent person is consulted in connection with the design of the Fire Alarm system The manufacturers policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to make changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice E amp OE IMPORTANT NOTES 1 This equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled or technically competent person 2 This equipment is a piece of class 1 equipment and MUST BE EARTHED 3 To meet the requirements of BS 5839 Part 1 1988 Amendment N 1 Effective Jan 1991 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings manual call points must still operate when any dete
7. P Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 8 E TROUBLESHOOTING ISOLATE THE MAINS WHILST THE LID IS OPEN PERMANENT MAINS BATTERY FAULT 1 Check the MAINS ON light is lit If not check the mains supply and fuse adjacent the transformer 2 Check the battery supply RED lead to Ve termi nal BLACK lead to Ve terminal If the battery leads have been connected the wrong way round the battery fuse F1 will blow however a permanent power fault may have been caused and CANNOT be reset The fault is factory detectable and is not cov ered by the warranty 3 Check two 12 Volt batteries of the relevant size are connected in series 4 Check the wiring loom is pushed on properly to PL7 5 Check the transformer leads are pushed on to the tags on the transformer properly 6 If the MAINS ON amp MAINS BATTERY FAULT lights are still lit the batteries are either very dis charged or have failed try a new pair even new batteries can fail If the batteries are completely discharged or if they are inferior but still working the battery fault circuit will still show a fault check this using new batter ies Please note that a fully charged 24 Volt battery ie 2 x 12v in series will measure 26 to 28 Volts If it measures less than 25 Volts it is almost completely flat less than 21 Volts it is either totally exhausted or may have a faulty cell A battery measuring less than 21 Volts that has
8. T YOUR DEALER RESET BUTTON STILL DOESN T RESET THE PANEL PERMANENT FIRE CONDITION Either a call point is triggered in which case replace the glass or if an older bi metal heat detector has triggered wait for it to cool down and reset itself Alternatively a smoke detector may be faulty and will not unlatch in which case the LED on the detector may not be lit or a call point may have failed in the trig gered state If you suspect a faulty device then you can only find it by following logical tests Start by remov ing the wiring at the panel and refitting the End of Line Device EOLD to prove the panel is OK Reconnect the wiring and replace the EOLD on the last device Then starting at the end of the line remove each detector in turn then press Silence then Reset When you reach the faulty device the panel will remain reset PERMANENT ZONE FAULT Disconnect the zone completely and refit the End of Line Device EOLD at the panel If the fault condi tion clears then there is a wiring fault Double check and refit the wiring and EOLD on the zone and trace the fault with consideration for the type of fault indicated by the internal Fault leds A common fault is a detector badly seated in a base which has not properly made connection This will show as an open circuit Fault If an Electronic Monitoring Unit BF378 or BF378M is fitted check that the Panel module is fitted correctly Red wire Ve Black Ve and that only
9. TANT Some cautionary points about the three wire system illustrated i This configuration is used to utilise existing wiring when refurbishing an existing system New installations are not usually planned in this way ii The system must be connected so that if any head is removed then all the sounders will still operate iii Since the common wire carries all the current for the sounders and the detectors it should be of low impedance and connected to the sounder circuit negative Check that when any detector is triggered that it will not be inadvertantly reset by the sounder current in an alarm condition FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 3 E INSTALLATION FIRST amp SECOND FIXES Take the control panel out of its box and undo the two screws at the top using the key provided in the accessory pack Hinge the lid down 180 and remove the earth connection Locate the connector plug PL7 on the main printed circuit board Grasp the wires to the plug firmly and pull the connector off the board Disconnect plugs of PL4 on any zone boards fitted Hinge the lid back 90 and lift the front panel off The front panel may be removed from site until work is completed if it is likely to get damaged Fix the base of the fire panel securely to the wall using the mounting holes provided see A figure 3 The mounting holes are suitable for use with No 8 round head or countersunk woodscrews Assess the con
10. The Fire Officer has the right to refuse to grant a fire certificate until he is satisfied Note To fully comply with BS5839 Part 1 Manual Call points must still operate when any of the Detec tors are removed This can be accommodated by wiring Call Points first or by using detector bases with continuity diodes fitted and substituting an Electronic Monitoring Unit BF378 or BF378M for the detector circuit End of Line Resistor Note Some manufacturers supply bases with inte gral continuity diodes see page 10 for type and quantity When planning cable runs note that the panel has provision for terminating two sounder circuits It is not possible to terminate more than two circuits at the panel and have correct monitoring of the wiring refer to figure 2 below E INSTALLATION FIRST amp SECOND FIXES Install the cables and fit call point back boxes and detector bases where possible N B If continuity diodes are to be used in detector bases mark incoming and outgoing cables to aid correct connection Cables should be tested using a good quality multimeter Do not use an insulation tester Megger with any detectors sounders continuity diodes or control equipment of any kind connected as the 500 volt test voltage will destroy all of these devices totally If fitted smoke detector bases must be linked out to check wiring continuity Do not leave any part of the fire alarm system where it may beco
11. a c AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUT 27 Vd c 27 Vd c 27 Vd c MAINS SUPPLY MONITORED FOR FAILURE YES YES YES BATTERY CHARGER MONITORED FOR FAILURE YES YES YES BATTERIES MONITORED FOR DISCONNECTION AND FAILURE YES YES YES DETECTOR CIRCUIT SPECIFICATION NUMBER OF CIRCUITS 2 4or6 8 10 12 or 14 LINE FAULT MONITORED FOR OPEN CIRCUIT YES YES YES LINE FAULT MONITORED FOR SHORT CIRCUIT YES Can be disabled YES Can be disabled YES Can be disabled Li E 68009 5 tolerance 0 25W 68009 5 tolerance 0 25W ETECTOR CONTINUITY DIODES Silicon 1N4001 or Schottky ty pe required if End of Line Monitor Unit fitted to give Detector Removal Fault D CALL POINT RESISTOR VALUE NOT SUPPLIED 470 to 680 0 5W 470 to 680 0 5W 470 to 680 0 5W MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SMOKE DETECTORS PER ZONE 20 maximum detector current 2mA 20 maximum detector current 2mA 20 maximum detector current 2mA MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MANUAL CALL POINTS PER ZONE No limit No limit No limit SOUNDER CIRCUIT SPECIFICATION NUMBER OF CIRCUITS 2 2 2 END OF LINE RESISTOR VALUE 6800Q 5 tolerance 0 25W 68009 5 tolerance 0 25W 6800 5 tolerance 0 25W LINE FAULT MONITORED FOR OPEN CIRCUIT YES YES YES LINE FAULT MONITORED FOR SHORT CIRCUIT YES YES YES OUTPUTS FUSED AT 1 Amp 1 Amp 1 6 Amp MAXIMUM TOTAL OUTPUT CURRENT ALL OUTPUTS 800 mA 1400mA 3000mA MAXIMUM NO OF BELLS 25 mA EACH BELL 32 56 120 MAXIMUM NO OF ELECTRONIC SOUND
12. ate the sounders If you wish these tests can be carried out with a sounder and smoke detector and a call point from each circuit connected into each pair of terminals and the end of line resistors fitted to them FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 6 E ANCILLARY FACILITIES SEE FIGURE 7 FoR LINK POSITIONS ENGINEERS TEST NON LATCH TEST FACILITY This range of panels has a non latching test facility which allows manual call points and automatic smoke detectors to be tested and to reset automati cally To set this facility move the link plug marked PL1 on the main PCB from the lower to the upper position and the adjacent LED will light and the warning buzzer will sound and cannot be silenced When an alarm condition is caused the alarm sound ers will operate for about half a second and will silence for three seconds before resounding This will continue until the cause of the alarm is removed by the smoke clearing from a detector or the call point being reset When testing is complete replace the link in the lower position A non functional position to prevent link loss LINKINLOWER OES POSITION CO eng LAMP LIT 5 LINK IN UPPER POSITION m ZONE ISOLATION FACILITY Each Detector Zone can be isolated individually if required by moving the link plug from the lower to the upper position The adjacent LED and relevant zone fault LED will light to show that the zone is isolated
13. been charged from the panel for more than 10 minutes is unlikely to recharge properly and should be re placed The battery monitoring circuit will show a BATTERY POWER SUPPLY FAULT which if it does not cease means that the batteries are faulty If good but completely discharged cells are used the MAINS BATTERY FAULT light may stay on for several minutes until the battery obtains sufficient charge MANUAL CALL POINTS AND NORMALLY OPEN SWITCHES CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT FAULT WHEN TRIGGERED A call point resistor has not been fitted in series at each call point or switch A resistor MUST be fitted as the British Standard requires short circuit monitoring facility from 1st January 1990 MANUAL CALL POINTS HEAT DETECTORS OR SMOKE DETECTORS TRIGGER BUT DON T CAUSE A FIRE CONDITION Either the wrong value call point resistor has been fitted in series at the call point or detector or a resis tor is already fitted inside If you have fitted a resistor try shorting it out and re testing the device Check the panel is OK by removing the detector wiring and then re inserting the End of Line Resis tor into the terminals to give a normal condition Then simulate a fire condition on the zone with a 470 to 680 Ohm resistor If the zone goes into fire the device under test may be out of specification RESET BUTTON DOESN T RESET THE PANEL FROM FIRE CONDITION Press SILENCE ALARM SOUNDERS first IF ANY FAULT CONDITION PERSISTS PLEASE CONSUL
14. ctor s are removed from their bases This must be done whether or not the detectors have locking or shorting devices To comply either the manual call points must be wired before the detectors or detector bases with diodes fitted must be used to ensure continuity when detectors and call points are installed in mixed order If diodes are incorporated then the FP Range of panels will not show a fault when a detector is removed unless an EMU Electronic Monitoring Unit BF378 or MINIMU MiniatureElectronic Monitoring Unit BF378M is substituted for the End of Line Resistor see page 3 4 If you connect the battery leads in reverse you will blow the battery fuse and you RISK DAMAGING THE PANEL The fault is factory detectable and you WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR 5 If the Battery Power Supply fault light comes on whilst the Green Mains On light is lit then it usually means that the battery is either discharged or faulty see page 9 inside for details Important Notes Testing The Panel Guide to System Design Ancillary Facilities Installation First Fix Troubleshooting Installation Second Fix Panel Specification FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 1 E GUIDE TO FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DESIGN CONTROL PANEL The fire panel must be sited internally in an area where it is readily accessible by staff on duty and the fire brigade The area should be clean and dry and you should take into account any
15. d be adequately insulated with PVC PTFE Neoprene or other fire resistant retardent material DO NOT connect the detector wiring into the terminal block in the panel until you have tested the panel see page 5 With all power removed from the panel fit the sounders call points and detectors Before fitting the last devices on the sounder and detector circuits remove the End of Line Resistors from the terminal blocks and fit across the last device on each circuit Ifcontinuity diodes are to be used in detector bases then they must be fitted and wired in the correct orientation as shown in the Detector base details see Figure 4 FIGURE 4 Diode only passes current when this end more positive than the other Electrical Symbol gt Light coloured band Actual part Diode Detail Continuity Diode Shorted out when head in place To next Detector Call Point and through to End of line Device Link or common connection Detector Base Detail with head in place Continuity Diode Passes current when head removed IN OUT IN OUT Detector Base Detail with head removed The diode must be connected so that it is shorted out by the internal connections of the head when the head is in place and provide a path for the current in the loop when the head is removed Incorrect fitting will not cause damage but will cause malfunctions of the system See troubleshooting guide on page 9 The End of
16. dition and construction of the wall and use a suitable screw fixing Any dust created during the fixing process must be kept out of the fire panel and great care must be taken not to damage any wiring or components All mains wiring should be provided in accordance with the current edition of the IEE Wiring Regs 16th Ed BS 7671 1993 or in accordance with the relevant national wiring rules The general requirement for the mains supply to this equipment is fixed wiring using three core cable not less than 0 75mm or a suitable three conductor system fed from an isolating switch fuse spur fused at 3A This should be marked FIRE ALARM DO NOT SWITCH OFF and should be secure from unauthorised operation The mains connection is made inside the fire panel to the fused mains terminal block only Connection must not be made to the mains supply using a plug and socket The mains supply should be exclusive to the fire panel Full details can be found in BS5839 Pt1 1988 section 15 3 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings The wiring of the panel should be carefully planned before starting the job Always ensure that if a knockout is removed that the hole is filled with a good quality cable gland Plan and route all of the wiring as indicated in Figure 3 by the dotted lines FIGURE 3 UH O AO A mounting holes B knock outs All external wiring brought into the panel shoul
17. e alarm Check that the alarm sounders operate Reset the fire alarm by pressing SILENCE and then RESET Two people may be needed for this test Each week test a different call point so that all call points and sensors are tested in rotation A building plan detailing the call point sensor location is recom mended Check all call points and sensors and verify that none is obstructed in any way QUARTERLY TEST Check all previous Log Book entries and verify that remedial action has been taken Visually inspect the battery and its connections Test the fire alarm as in the weekly test above Remove the mains supply and check that the battery is capable of supplying the alarm sounders ANNUAL TEST As for the weekly and quarterly tests but check every detector call point sounder and all auxiliary equip ment for correct operation EVERY 2 3 YEARS Clean the smoke detectors to ensure correct opera tion and freedom from false alarms Special equip ment is required for cleaning smoke detectors Consult your supplier if in doubt EVERY 4 YEARS Replace sealed lead acid batteries Any defects noted in the above tests should be noted in the log book and appropriate remedial action taken SERVICING REGULAR SERVICING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED preferably on a continuous maintenance contract by a competent organisation A full itemised report on every part of the installation should be obtained at least annu ally F
18. ectly on pcb plug PL11 FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 9 FP RANGE panel specifications CONTROLS EXTERNAL KEYSWITCH OPERATED E Reset Resound Test Zone Lamps W Evacuate E Silence Alarm Sounders W Silence Fault Sounders INTERNAL E One Man Detector Test W Zone isolate E Revert to short circuit fire no resistors in call points POWER SPECIFICATION EXTERNAL INDICATORS E Sounder Fault W Battery Power Supply Fault E Mains On W Zone Fire W Zone Fault INTERNAL INDICATORS E Open circuit zone fault W Short circuit zone fault E Zone isolated W Engineer Test Selected FP 2 0 8A SUPPLY OUTPUTS E Two sounder circuits Alarm relay contacts can be obtained by connecting an RLP 24 relay to a sounder circuit E Ancillary connections for expansion modules will allow the following 1 Repeater panels 2 Multiple sounder outputs 3 Connection to landlord panel FP 4 6 1 44 SUPPLY FP 8 10 12 14 3 0A SUPPLY NE FAULT MONITORED FOR DETECTOR REMOVAL Yes if End of Lin e Monitor Unit fitted in place of End of Line Resistor ND OF LINE RESISTOR SUPPLIED VALUE 6800Q 5 tolerance 0 25W MAINS SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230V 10 Va c 50 60Hz 230V 10 Va c 50 60Hz 230V 10 Va c 50 60Hz INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 27Vd c 27Vd c 27Vd c TOTAL OUTPUT CURRENT LIMITED TO 800 mA 240 Va c 1400 mA 240 Va c 3000 mA 240 V
19. is better than the other in all circum stances Some Fire Authorities will only allow one kind and you should check with the Fire Officer Do not site smoke detectors in draughts Siting of the detectors depends on many factors and BS5839 Pt1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Build ings should be consulted for full details of spacing etc Dirt dust smoke steam water vapour and conden sation will affect the detectors causing false alarms and the need for frequent cleaning Under these conditions the use of heat detectors should be considered see below If in doubt consult the Fire Officer Note Building work causes adverse conditions If possible remove all detectors from site until work is completed to avoid contamination Heat Detectors These are used in places where smoke detectors are not practical such as kitchens and boiler rooms There are two kinds Fixed Tem perature and Rate of Rise Fixed Temperature Heat Detectors are used where sudden rises in tempera ture which would cause alarms are common such as in kitchens Rate of Rise Heat Detectors are used elsewhere as they generally respond faster than Fixed Temperature Detectors BATTERIES For the emergency stand by power supply two good quality 12V sealed lead acid batteries connected in series should be used They should be of a type that have at least four years life under normal conditions Consult BS5839 Pt1 1988 Fire Detection and Ala
20. lights on Note 1 This test should be carried out with a set of new and fully charged batteries deteriorated cells will show a fault even when connected and charged up 2 If good but completely discharged cells are used the MAINS BATTERY FAULT light will stay on for several minutes until the battery obtains sufficient charge TEST THE SOUNDER MONITORING CIRCUIT S DO NOT carry out this test with any red FIRE lights lit as the sounder fuse s F2 3 could blow Make sure the End of Line resistor is connected across the sounder circuits on terminals 5 amp 6 7 amp 8 Short the sounder terminals 5 amp 6 and keep them shorted The SOUNDER FAULT light will light and the WARNING BEEPER will sound Press SILENCE FAULT SOUNDERS and the WARN ING BEEPER will silence but the SOUNDER FAULT light will stay on Remove the short and the panel will revert to normal Open circuit the sounder terminals 5 amp 6 by remov ing one leg of the end of line resistor The SOUNDER FAULT light will light and the WARN ING BEEPER will sound Press SILENCE FAULT SOUNDERS and the WARNING BEEPER will silence but the SOUNDER FAULT light will stay on Remake the circuit and the panel will revert to normal Repeat the tests for the other sounder circuit via terminals 7 amp 8 TEST THE DETECTOR MONITORING CIRCUITS Make sure an End of Line device is connected across each pair of detector terminals 9 amp 10 11 amp 12 etc The EOLD
21. likelihood of tampering or vandalism The ambient light and sound levels should allow the status of the indicators to be clearly seen and the internal sounder to be heard Full details can be found in BS 5839 Pt1 1988 Section 15 3 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings SOUNDERS ALL SOUNDERS MUST BE POLARISED UNPOLARISED SOUNDERS WILL SHOW A SOUNDER FAULT The most common sounders are bells and electronic sounders Motorised sirens MUST NOT be used on these panels The same type of sounder must be used throughout the building and it must be distinctive so that the sound associated with a fire alarm is easily recognised The minimum sound level is 65 dB or 5 dB above any background noise likely to persist for longer than 30 seconds The fire alarm must be audible in every part of the building For sleeping accommodation the sound level should be 75 dB at the bedhead if sleep ing people with normal hearing are to be wakened Two sounder circuits are provided Sounders should be wired in approximately equal numbers on each circuit One sounder should be adjacent or near to the control panel MANUAL CALL POINTS Manual Call Points should be sited on all exit routes especially on landings and staircases and by final exit doors with a maximum distance from any place in the building to a Call Point of 30 metres less dis tance in high risk areas They should ideally be sited 1 4 metres above the floor and in a cons
22. me dusty or damp due to any building work such as plastering painting carpet fitting etc as this will result in possible malfunctions including false alarms FIGURE 2 Typical wiring arrangements for detector and sounder circuits TYPICAL ZONE LOOP CIRCUIT Call points wired before detectors detector base diodes not needed PANEL ZONE w a TERMINALS CALL POINT CALL POINT DETECTOR DETECTOR m lt O S E z as Z Edm lt NEVERSPUR EOLR End of Line Resistor 68009 LOOP THEN NOT CPR Call Point Resistor MONITORED 470 6809 Usually supplied with call point TYPICAL SOUNDER CIRCUIT Note Sounders must be polarised lt DONOTSPUR 3 S z EOLR end of line resistor 6k89 cc Ww E fa Ww Q Zz gt 0 a Do not make off more than TT 2 circuits in the panel z a TERMINALS SOUNDER TERMINALS ZONE LOOP CIRCUIT With mixed order call points and detectors Detector bases fitted with continuity diodes and negative conection linked out DETECTOR DETECTOR CALL POINT p CALL POINT ELECTRONIC MONITOR UNIT ELECTRONIC MONITOR UNIT PANEL MODULE THREE WIRE SYSTEM Combined detector and sounder loops using commomn negative conductor including mixed order detector bases and call points BF378 or BF378M DETECTOR ELECTRONIC MONITOR UNIT ELECTRONIC MONITOR UNIT PANEL MODULE DETECTOR CALL POINT CALL POINT PANEL ZONE TERMINALS SOUNDERS IMPOR
23. nd the WARNING BEEPER will sound Inside the panel the ZONE ONE SHORT CIRCUIT fault light will light Press SILENCE FAULT SOUNDERS and the WARNING BEEPER will silence but the lights will stay on Remove the short and the panel will revert to normal Repeat the tests for the other detector circuits via terminals 11 amp 12 FIRE CONDITION Simulate a Fire condition by connecting and activat ing a Manual Call point or by fitting a 470 to 680 Q across terminals 9 amp 10 The sounder output relay will operate the ZONE 1 FIRE light will flash the panel has gone into alarm Press SILENCE ALARM SOUNDERS The sounder output relay will click back and the ZONE 1 FIRE light will light steadily The WARNING BEEPER will now sound Press RESET RESOUND TEST ZONE LAMPS and the panel will go back into alarm Remove the call point resistor Press SILENCE ALARM SOUNDERS then RESET RESOUND TEST ZONE LAMPS and the panel will revert to normal Repeat the test for the other detec tor circuits via the other zone terminals Note 1 Pressing RESET RESOUND TEST ZONE LAMPS when in the fire condition i e red lights flashing has no effect 2 When the fire alarm is silenced i e steady red lights the fault buzzer will be on and cannot be silenced 3 Resetting the system from the silenced state with the fire condition still existing will RESOUND the alarm FINALLY Press EVACUATE The output relays will switch over to oper
24. picuous and easily reached position Any number of call points can be connected on each zone Important Many call points are now supplied with a resistor already fitted This can be determined by measuring with a good quality Ohmmeter The call point should normally measure open circuit and between 470 and 680 ohms when activated If the call points are not of this type then a series resistor must be connected in series with the call point in order to ensure that an alarm condition will occur See figure 1 for fitting diagram Note Resistors are not included with the panel instruction pack but are available from electronic component suppliers Failure to include this resistor will cause the panel to show a short circuit fault when the call point is operated This also applies to any other form of switch used to trigger the detector circuits N B It is possible to disable the short circuit fault condition for each zone so that a short circuit will cause a fire condition see page 7 for further details FIGURE 1 Call point resistor Loop In out Call point resistor Call point switch Loop In out Activated Position Normal Position SMOKE AND HEAT DETECTORS See page 10 for maximum amount Smoke Detectors There are two types of smoke detector Ionisation and Optical Ionisation are generally quickest at detecting a clean burning fire Optical are quickest at detecting smouldering fires Neither one
25. ral purpose polarised and suppressed relay for use with 24 volt fire alarm systems Can switch mains loads FLUSH BEZELS Available in two different sizes to fit all variants of master panel and repeater metalwork except two zone QUIESCENT CURRENT BATTERY STAND BY TIME HRS NUMBER OF ZONES 2 4 6 8 QUIESCENT CURRENT mA 40 50 60 70 MAX LOAD CURRENT A 0 80 1 40 1 40 3 00 STAND BY HRS BATT SIZE 2 0 40 26 STAND BY HRS BATT SIZE 2 6 55 38 32 STAND BY HRS BATT SIZE 4 0 90 66 55 36 STAND BY HRS BATT SIZE 6 0 106 88 64 STAND BY HRS BATT SIZE 10 0 E 121 10 80 3 00 31 56 106 12 90 3 00 28 50 94 14 100 3 00 25 45 85 The quiescent currents are given for the following conditions No mains supply fault beeper muted no aux output connections end of line devices and resistors only fitted to detector and sounder loops The battery stand by times are guidelines only based on the above conditions and a full sounder load for 30 minutes Additional loads that increase the quiescent current in the normal state must be considered when calculating stand by time The fault beeper being active will add 10mA and reduced sounder loads will increase the stand by time Batteries in poor condition greatly reduce stand by time FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 10 After completing and testing the fire alarm system the following certifica
26. rm Systems for Buildings FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 2 The capacity of the batteries used will depend on the required stand by time See Panel Specification page 10 for stand by times Note that the number of sounders detectors and other loads supplied from the panel also alter the stand by time of the batteries For battery connection details see Installation Second Fix page 5 Always dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturers instructions Important The FP Range of panels features a sophisti cated battery monitoring circuit which instead of monitoring the current being passed through the batteries actually detects their condition Consequently a discharged battery or one with deteriorating cells will show a BATTERY POWER SUPPLY FAULT Test with brand new fully charged batteries CABLE TYPES Sounders must be wired in cable complying with for example BS6207 MICC or pyro Detectors may be wired in cable complying with for example BS6004 PVC or BS6207 Ensure you comply with BS5839 Pt1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings regard ing siting installation and choice of cables NOTES ON THE OVERALL DESIGN If you are suitably qualified decide on the position of all parts and mark the plans accordingly Get the Fire Officer to check the plans to ensure compliance with any special requirements he may have
27. t supplied with the relevant zone kit for installation instructions FIGURE 5 Battery Connection Use the shorting link in the accessory pack 12V battery 12V battery Ha Connections to the fire panel 12V battery 9 12V battery C FIGURE 6 RED WIRE BLACK eo OO 0 00 space for batteries mj E TESTING THE PANEL THE PANEL CAN BE TESTED BEFORE CONNECTING UP When testing or maintaining the panel with the panel lid open always where possible isolate the mains and disconnect the batteries If testing before installation make sure the End of Line resistors are fitted in the sounder and detector terminals Do not connect any wires except the mains feed Fit PL7 on the large main PCB the red wire goes to the left hand side as marked on the circuit board and any PL4 s on the zone PCBs on the panel front see figure 7 page 7 for PCB layout details Put two 12 Volt batteries of suitable capacity in the bottom of the box and connect as illustrated in figures 5 and 6 above Information on battery type and capacity can be found on pages 2 and 10 When the batteries are connected the MAINS BATTERY FAULT light will light and the WARNING BEEPER will sound Incorrect connection will blow the battery fuse F1 and MAY DAMAGE THE PANEL Connect the
28. te must be completed and handed to the occupier together with the Log Book which also requires completion where indicated CERTIFICATE OF INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT Protected area Address My attention has been drawn to the recommendations of BS5839 Part 1 clause 29 relating to servicing the system In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 1 record drawings and operating instructions have been supplied and received by Signed Status Date For and on behalf of user In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 2 the installation has been inspected for compliance with the recommendations of the code In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 3 the insulation of cables and wires has been tested In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 4 the earthing has been tested In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 5 the entire system has been tested for satisfactory operation In accordance with BS5839 Part 1 1988 subclause 26 6 it is certified that the installation complies with the recommen dations of the code other than the following deviations Signed Commissioning engineer Date For and on behalf of The system log book is situated The system documentation is situated The system keys are kept by FP Range Installa
29. tectors to ensure correct operation and freedom from false alarms Special equipment is required for cleaning smoke detectors Consult your supplier if in doubt EVERY 4 YEARS Replace sealed lead acid batteries Any defects noted in the above tests should be noted in the log book and appropriate remedial action taken SERVICING REGULAR SERVICING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED preferably on a continuous maintenance contract by a competent organisation A full itemised report on every part of the installation should be obtained at least annually FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 12
30. the EMU is fitted at the end of the detector loop An End of Line Resistor is not required when an EMU is fitted N B When the EMU detects that a head has been removed i e there is a diode in circuit then it reduces the loop monitoring current In this state the panel will then indicate a open circuit fault condition MANUAL CALL POINTS NOT OPERATIONAL WHEN HEADS REMOVED Check that the diodes are fitted correctly in the detector bases and or the bases have not been miswired If so there will be no continuity past the removed detector Refit the diode or remake the wiring Note that the heads must be wired so that only the positive connec tion is broken when the head is removed and that the negative connection remains made See wiring arrange ments for Detector Bases Page 3 and Electronic Moni toring Unit BF378 or BF378M instructions PERMANENT SOUNDER FAULT Check the Sounder fuses F2 3 on the pcb have not blown and replace if necessary If either fuse is blown a sounder fault will show Check the correct End of Line Resistors have been fitted Disconnect the relevant zone from the terminal block and refit the end of line resistor only If the fault condition clears there is a wiring fault Note that the sounders must be polarised BUTTONS DON T WORK Turn the keyswitch to ARM controls and press SILENCE ALARM FAULTSOUNDERS and then RESET If the fault persists check the loom assembly from the keyswitch is seated corr
31. tion Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 11 SYSTEM INSPECTION This is a requirement of BS5839 Pt 1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings and should be carried out by person s responsible for supervising the system DAILY INSPECTION Check the MAINS ON light is lit Check no other lights are lit or sounders operating No tify any faults to the installer WEEKLY TEST Turn the Keyswitch to ARM CONTROLS and press RESET Check the zone light shows and that the WARNING BEEPER sounds Operate a call point or sensor to test the fire alarm Check that the alarm sounders operate Reset the fire alarm by pressing SILENCE and then RESET Two people may be needed for this test Each week test a different call point so that all call points and sensors are tested in rotation A building plan detailing the call point sensor location is recommended Check all call points and sensors and verify that none is obstructed in any way QUARTERLY TEST Check all previous Log Book entries and verify that remedial action has been taken Visu ally inspect the battery and its connections Test the fire alarm as in the weekly test above Remove the mains supply and check that the battery is capable of supplying the alarm sounders ANNUAL TEST As for the weekly and quarterly tests but check every detector call point sounder and all auxiliary equipment for correct operation EVERY 2 3 YEARS Clean the smoke de
32. witches off when the sounders are activated or if the power to the panel fails Note any load provided by this output increases the quiescent drain on the panels supply which in turn affects the stand by time of the system It is not intended to supply door release systems see next page FIGURE 7 PL3 not used PL4 Zone O eo plug Left zone IK cut to change to O ween circuit fire Right zone for relevant zone 7 To next zone card PL2 PL1 Fault lights O l lo Isolation link to plugs amp lights TWO ZONE EXPANSION BOARD ZONE EXPANSION Circuit board Layout and features TWO ZONE MAIN BOARD SYSTEM EXPANSION KEYSWITCH PL10 CUT SC FIRE SOUNDER FUSES F3 F2 F1 OO R PL7 BATT DO NOT aux24v FUSE Beier OUTPUT FUSE FP Range Installation Maintenance Instructions DFU0384000 Rev 4 Page 7 VOLTAGE FREE RELAY CONTACTS These single pole relay outputs available via 2 normally closed 3 common and 4 normally open in the base connections change over when the sounders are activated They must not be used to switch mains potentials the contacts being rated at 30vD C and 1 0A NOTE ABOUT HOLDING MAGNETS MAGNETIC DOOR
33. would either be a 6 8kQ Resistor or Electronic Monitoring Unit EMU and associated Panel Module depending on the installation Four conditions can exist on the detector monitoring circuits 1 Normal condition Current flows round the detector loop via the end of line resistor to monitor the wiring Detectors and call points are connected in parallel across the line 2 Open Circuit Fault The wiring is broken at some point and the monitoring current cannot flow 3 Short Circuit Fault A dead short exists at some point and too much monitoring current flows 4 Fire condition A partial short exists and the monitoring current increases but not enough to show a short circuit fault Most smoke detectors make a partial short when they are triggered but manual call points need to have 470 to 680Q resistors connected in series to give a partial short Check Resistor may be incorporated in the Call Point see page 2 OPEN CIRCUIT FAULTS Open circuit the detector terminals 9 amp 10 by remov ing one wire of the EOLD The ZONE 1 FAULT light will light and the WARNING BEEPER will sound Inside the panel the ZONE ONE OPEN CIRCUIT fault light will light Press SILENCE FAULT SOUNDERS and the WARNING BEEPER will silence but the lights will stay on Remake the circuit and the panel will revert to normal SHORT CIRCUIT FAULTS Short circuit the detector terminals 9 amp 10 and keep them shorted The ZONE 1 FAULT light will light a
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