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FIREFINDER SP SERIES
GUIDE

FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE

FireFinder

FireFinderTM SP Series
Fire Alarm Control Panel
(AS4428)
Installation, Commissioning &
Operation
MAN 2744-20

FIREFINDER SP SERIES
GUIDE
1.

INDICATION

FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE
( INCOMING FIRE ALARM CONDITION )

ALARM
Loop X sensor X
LX SX ZX
STAT: ALARM
DATE & TIME
ZONE ALARMS X OF XX

ALARM

LCD DISPLAY OF DESCRIPTION
TYPE, ADDRESS, DATE & TIME
AND NUMBER OF
UNACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS

PRESS ACKNOWLEDGE KEY

PRESS NEXT TO SCROLL TO NEXT ALARM

REPEAT THE ABOVE STEPS TO ACKNOWLEDGE ALL ALARMS

Loop X sensor X
LX SX ZX
STAT: ALARM
DATE & TIME
ACKED ZONE ALARMS X OF XX

TYPE

ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM

ACKNOWLEDGE

ALARM LED FLASHING

TYPE

LCD DISPLAY OF DESCRIPTION
TYPE, ADDRESS, DATE & TIME
AND NUMBER OF
ACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS

ALARM LED STEADY

ISOLATE BELL

EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE

PRESS TO ISOLATE BELLS
INDICATOR WILL TURN ON

RESET

PRESS TO RESET ALL
ACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS

RESET ALARMS

ACKNOWLEDGE RESET

ACKNOWLEDGE

PRESS ACKNOWLEDGE KEY

Table Of Contents

Page No

Non Disclosure Agreement..................................................................................................... 1

About This Manual .................................................................................................................. 2

2.1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2
2.2
General Requirements ............................................................................................. 2
2.3
References ................................................................................................................ 2
2.4
Symbols .................................................................................................................... 2
System Overview .................................................................................................................... 3

FireFinderTM Description ......................................................................................................... 5

Placing The Basic System Into Operation ............................................................................. 7
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
5.15
5.16
5.17
5.18
5.19
5.20
5.21
5.22
5.23
5.24
5.25

Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinderTM Boards ............................................... 24
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9

Unpacking................................................................................................................. 7
Anti-Static Precautions ............................................................................................ 7
Working On The System .......................................................................................... 7
The Cabinet............................................................................................................... 7
Mounting The Cabinet .............................................................................................. 7
Operational Parameters ........................................................................................... 8
Cabling Recommendations...................................................................................... 8
Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation ............................................................. 9
Current Limiter, Fuse Board .................................................................................. 11
Brigade / PSU Monitor Board 302 - 6730 ............................................................... 12
Brigade / PSU Monitor Board & Battery Connections .......................................... 14
Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Auxiliary 27 Volt Power ......................................... 14
Brigade / PSU Monitor Board DBA / MCP & Door Switch Connections ............... 14
Brigade PSU Monitor Board ASE Fault Brigade Box Connection ........................ 14
Connecting a Bell / Sounder to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board ....................... 15
Warning System Connections ............................................................................... 15
Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Relay Output Connections .................................... 15
Main Board BRD85MBA ........................................................................................ 16
Front Panel Board 302 -690.................................................................................... 17
Main CPU BRD85CPU ............................................................................................ 19
Slave CPU 302-669 ................................................................................................ 20
RS232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing ............................................... 21
Ancillary Services .................................................................................................. 21
Conventional Zone Board 302 - 6710..................................................................... 22
Addressable Loop Termination Board 302 - 7350 ................................................. 23
16/16 Input / Output Board 302 - 6720 ................................................................... 26
8 Way Relay Board 302 – 6760 / 1 .......................................................................... 26
16 Way Input Board 302 - 6770 .............................................................................. 27
Serial Relay Board 302 - 7320 ................................................................................ 27
Fire Fan Module BRD25FCB .................................................................................. 28
Fan Termination Board BRD25FTB ....................................................................... 28
Zone & General Indicator Card .............................................................................. 29
8 Way Sounder Monitor Board 302 – 7420 / 1 ....................................................... 30
Printer ..................................................................................................................... 31
6.9.1
Indicators and Buttons ............................................................................ 31
6.9.2

Maintenance............................................................................................. 32

6.9.3

Printer Connections and Jumpering....................................................... 33

6.9.4

Printer 5 Volt Power Supply ( 302-713 ) .................................................. 33

Expanding the System Through Networking ....................................................................... 34

7.1
Communications: Controller Interface Card 302 - 725.......................................... 34
7.2
Communications: Network Interface Card 302 - 724 ............................................ 34
7.3
Expansion Board ( 302-688 ) .................................................................................. 35
7.4
Expansion Controller ............................................................................................. 35
7.5
Networking ............................................................................................................. 36
7.6
Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Panel 302 - 7200 ................................................ 38
SmartTerminal ....................................................................................................................... 39

8.1
Operation ................................................................................................................ 39
8.2
Access levels.......................................................................................................... 39
8.3
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 40
8.4
Overview ................................................................................................................. 40
8.5
Operational & Key Features ................................................................................... 41
8.6
Mechanical.............................................................................................................. 41
8.7
Installation & Cabling ............................................................................................. 42
8.8
Setting the Address................................................................................................ 43
8.9
Setting the SmartTerminal Controller Configuration in ConfigManager................... 44
8.10
Setting the SmartTerminal Reporting Parameters in ConfigManager....................... 44
8.11
SmartTerminal Controls ......................................................................................... 45
8.12
SmartTerminal Indicators....................................................................................... 47
LCD Screen Format ............................................................................................................... 49

9.1
Trouble Shooting Chart.......................................................................................... 50
Agent Release Control .......................................................................................................... 51

10.1
Operation ................................................................................................................ 51
10.2
Agent Release Module BRD25ARB –A .................................................................. 53
10.3
Controlled Access .................................................................................................. 54
10.4
Local Control Station ............................................................................................. 55
10.5
Agent Release Termination Board BRD25ATB ..................................................... 58
10.6
Interface Wiring ...................................................................................................... 59
10.7
Warning Signs ........................................................................................................ 61
Occupant Warning Systems ................................................................................................. 63

11.1
EV60 / 120 ............................................................................................................... 67
11.2
EV3000 .................................................................................................................... 67
Brigade Devices .................................................................................................................... 68

12.1
ASE ( Vic Metro ) Brigade Box ............................................................................... 68
12.2
Brigade Box ( Deltec WA, SA, TAS,QLD ).............................................................. 68
TM
FireFinder Operation.......................................................................................................... 69

13.1
The Control Panel ................................................................................................... 69
Function And Menu......................................................................................................................... 72
13.2
13.3
13.4
14

The Main Menu ...................................................................................................................... 73
14.1
14.2

The Default LCD Display ........................................................................................ 72
Accessing Functions and Menus .......................................................................... 72
Function Menu and Access Levels ........................................................................ 72
13.4.1 Forgotten Passwords .............................................................................. 72
Status Menu ............................................................................................................ 73
Testing Menu .......................................................................................................... 75
14.2.1 Alarm Test................................................................................................ 75
14.2.2

Fault Test ................................................................................................. 75

14.2.3

Lamp Test ................................................................................................ 75

Main Functions...................................................................................................................... 76
15.1

Setting the Function Date Facility ......................................................................... 76

15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.7
15.8

15.9

Setting the Function Time Facility ......................................................................... 76
Setting the Function Daynight Facility .................................................................. 76
Function Logs Facility............................................................................................ 76
The Function Test Facility...................................................................................... 77
Function Manual I/O Control .................................................................................. 78
Function Access ( Level II ) / Passwords ( Level III ) ............................................ 78
Function Programming .......................................................................................... 79
15.8.1 Conventional Zone Programming ........................................................... 79
15.8.2

Device Programming ............................................................................... 80

15.8.3

Input Programming.................................................................................. 80

15.8.4

Output Programming ............................................................................... 80

15.8.5

Manual Control Point ( MCP ) .................................................................. 81

15.8.6

Sub Address ............................................................................................ 81

15.8.7 Watchdog ................................................................................................. 81
Self Learn................................................................................................................ 81
15.9.1 Extra Devices Detected ........................................................................... 81
15.9.2

Mismatch Detected .................................................................................. 82

Incoming Fire Alarm Signal .................................................................................................. 82

Accessing a Loop, Sensor or Zone ...................................................................................... 84

List of Compatible Devices ................................................................................................... 84

18.1
Short Circuit Isolation ............................................................................................ 84
18.2
Compatible Devices ............................................................................................... 85
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... 87

Statement of Compliance ..................................................................................................... 88

20.1
Installation Details.................................................................................................. 90
Commissioning Test Report ................................................................................................. 91

21.1
Procedure ............................................................................................................... 92
21.2
System Information ................................................................................................ 92
Troubleshooting Chart .......................................................................................................... 96

Address Setting..................................................................................................................... 97

Battery Capacity Calculation ................................................................................................ 98

Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................... 104

Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 105

Quick Reference Guides ..................................................................................................... 106

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Non Disclosure Agreement

This contract has been entered into by the person or company user of this document (hereafter called the
Trader) and AMPAC Technologies (hereafter called AMPAC) of 7 Ledgar rd, Balcatta, WA 6021, Western
Australia 6017. Under terms and conditions as specified here under.
Whereas AMPAC and the Trader for their mutual benefit and pursuant to a working relationship which may
be established, anticipate that AMPAC will disclose in the form of this document, information of a secret, or
confidential or proprietary nature (hereinafter collectively referred to as Proprietary Information).
Whereas AMPAC desires to ensure that the confidentiality of any Proprietary Information is maintained in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the mutual covenants contained
herein, the Trader hereby agrees as follows:
1. The Trader shall hold in trust and confidence, and not disclose to any person outside its organisation,
any Proprietary information which is disclosed to the Trader by AMPAC under this Agreement.
Proprietary Information disclosed under this Agreement may be used by the Trader only for the
purpose of carrying out work on or with AMPAC supplied equipment and may not be used for any other
purpose whatsoever.
2. The Trader shall disclose Proprietary Information received by AMPAC under this Agreement to
persons within its organisation only if such persons are legally bound in writing to protect the
confidentiality of such Proprietary Information.
3. The undertakings and obligations of the Trader under this Agreement shall not apply to any Proprietary
Information which :
1. Is disclosed in a printed publication available to the public, is described in patent anywhere in the
world, or is otherwise in the public domain at the time of disclosure;
2. Is generally disclosed to third parties by AMPAC without restriction on such third parties;
3. Is shown by the Trader to have been in its possession prior to the receipt thereof from AMPAC;
4. Is approved for release by written authorisation of AMPAC; or
5. Is not designated by AMPAC in writing or by appropriate stamp or legend to be of a secret,
confidential or proprietary nature.
4. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective
successors and assigns.
5. This Agreement, and all rights and obligations hereunder, shall expire on the 10th anniversary of the
date of issue of this document.
These terms are accepted by the Trader on receipt and retention of this document.

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2
2.1

INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

About This Manual
Introduction

This manual contains all the information required to install, commission and operate the FireFinder™ SP
series Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) fitted with Version 6 software and is only available to and for the
use of personnel engaged in its installation, commissioning and operation.

2.2

General Requirements

The FireFinder SP series FACP has been designed and manufactured from high quality commercial
components so as to comply with major world standards. To ensure these standards are not compromised
in any way installation staff and operators should;

2.3

be qualified and trained for the task they undertake;

be familiar with the contents of this manual prior to the installation, commissioning or
operation of a FireFinder control system;

observe anti-static pre-cautions at all times; and

be aware that if a problem is encountered or there is any doubt with respect to the
operational parameters of the installation the supplier should be contacted.

References

FireFinder™ Technical Manual
ConfigManager ( V6 )
FireFinder™ Detector Manual
Australian Standards:
AS1670 - Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, system design,
installation, and commissioning, Part 1 & Part 4
AS1851 - Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and equipment Detection and Alarm Systems.

Fire

AS4428 - Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems – Control and
Indicating Equipment. Part 1 and Part 4

2.4

Symbols



Important operational information

 Note:

Configuration considerations

Observe antistatic precautions

Mains supply earth

DANGER mains supply present

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System Overview

The FireFinder™ SP series is an Intelligent Analogue / Addressable and / or Conventional Fire Alarm
Control Panel capable of supporting:


Apollo Discovery and XP95 Intelligent Detectors, Multisensor, Photoelectric, Ionisation,
Thermal (heat) and CO detectors.
Addressable Initiating Devices: Modules that monitor any conventional normally open contact
such as supervisory switches and flow switches.
Conventional two wire zone detector circuits
Multiple input/outputs
High Level Interfaces
Graphical Interfaces
Remote LCD Annunciators
Remote LCD Repeaters
Remote LED mimics
Peer to Peer networking
Master Slave (Main - Sub) networking
Main panel plus Data Gathering Panels networking













and; is built to comply with the following standards:






Australian Standard:
New Zealand Standard:
European Standard:
Malaysian Standard:
Singapore Standard:

AS 4428.1
NZ4512
EN54
MS1404
CP10
CONVENTIONAL ZONE
USING CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
AND BASES

HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE

PRESS HERE
TO BREAK

E.O.L
3K3

FI R E
ALARM

NORMAL

AL ARM

DEFECT

BUZZER
MUTE

I SOLATE

CONVENTIONAL ZONE
CIRCUIT

PRE-ALARM

M ENU

ANCILLARY
SERVICES

FLOW SWITCH
E.O.L 20K
4K7

MANUAL CALL
POINT ( MCP )

ANALOGUE DETECTORS

EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATION
LOOP

ION

OPTICAL

HEAT

PRESS HERE

ISOLATOR

TO BREAK
FI R E
ALARM

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY

POWER ON
PRE-ALARM

ALARM
FIREFINDER
AMPAC
PH: 08 9242 3333
SYSTEM IS NORMAL

15/1/2003

14:00:00

AUX ALARM
WARNI NG
SYS FAULT

EARTH FAULT

WARNING SYS
ISOLATE

ACKNOWLEDGE

RESET

LOOP

FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE

SENSOR

ABC

JKL

DEF

M NO

AUXILIARY
FAULT / ISOLATE

ZONE

T UV

WXYZ

AIF
ACTIVE

DISPLAY

SPACE

ISOLATE
TEST MODE

DE-ISOLATE

SYSTEM FAULT

8
0

GHI

ADDRESSABLE
LOOP

SINGLE INPUT
DEVICE

CANCEL ENTRY

6
9

SYMB

MENU FUNCTION

FireFinder

RELAY
O/P 1

20K
EOL
IN-1

AUX OUTPUTS

AS PER INPUT 1

IN-2

AS PER INPUT 1

IN-3

RELAY
O/P 3

NC
C3

+ +24V DC
-

PRESS HERE

N/O

RELAY
O/P 2

ISOLATOR

E.O.L 10K

N/O INPUT
SWITCH

DEC2580-T1

SOUNDER

4K7

PQRS

ENTER

E.O.L 20K

EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE

OUT

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED

N/C

RELAY
OUTPUT
MONITORED
INPUT

+
-

4K7

FAULT

+24V DC

TO BREAK
F I RE
ALARM

FIREFINDER
FACP
HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE

THREE INPUT / OUTPUT
DEVICE

INPUT/OUTPUT
UNIT

SOUNDER
CONTROL

LOOP SOUNDER

ZONE MONITOR

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
MAXIMUM OF 20
E.O.L
6K2

Figure 1: Typical Application

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SPECIFICATIONS:
MAX LENGTH = 2KM
MAX RESISTANCE = 50ohms
MIN CABLE SIZE = 1.5mm²

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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

FACP Configuration Examples
2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD
(302-7350) OR
16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD
(302-671B)
EXT
+35V

B
L2+ L1-

EARTH
STUD

EXT
+35V

CN14

CN18

16 WAY

CN2

RN17

POWER
SUPPLY
UNIT

AUX POWER O/P
+ + -

CH8 CH6

-V

20 WAY

U11

CH8

-V

(AC)

TB5 WARN SYS
+ NO C NC

L(AC) N(AC)

DANGER
240V

+ -

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

CN1

CPU BOARD
(BRD85CPU)

RN20

POWER

U13

U14

CN1

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

U15

C N2

MAINS
SWITCH
CN5

TB4 AUXILIARY
NO C NC

CN2

LOOP COM M S

CN2

CN1

CN11

a b

CN2

CN3

CN15

a b

ACTIVE

CN13

TB3

+VE

A
L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

-VE

B
L2+ L1-

BELL2
-

EXT
+35V

A
L2+ L1-

BELL1
-

CH16

CN20

D13

MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA)

CH15

GROUND

CN17

NEUTRAL

FRONT PANEL CONTROL (302-6906)

CH8

U10

TB2
CN1

SERIAL RELAY
BRD (302-7320) OR

CN10

PSU M ONITOR
B RIGADE I/F

27V IN

10 WAY

C12
CN7

TB6
FAULT
NO C NC

D14

CN16

CN6

AGENT TERM BRD
(BRD25ATB) OR

CN3

CN2
ISOLATE
NO C NC

PRINTER

ZD7

CN2
CN4

TX1

POWER

26 WAY
CN3

GENERAL INDICATOR, OR
X- PRINTER
(OEM1447)
C/W MOUNTING
PLATE.
(KIT = 159-0093)

FAN TERM
BRD (BRD25FTB)
MOUNTED ON CONVENTIONAL
OR LOOP TERMINATION BRD

CN1

BRIGADE
O/P TERM
BOARD
(302-6732)

TB10

CN6

+ IN -

DOOR SW DBA/MCP

SGD II

+ BAT -

FAN CONTROL OR
AGENT RELEASE

TB 1

COMMS IN
D
C
B

COMMS OUT
D
C
B

RTS

CTS

RX D

TX D

TB1

COM

S CRN

TRX -

TRX+

CTS

RX D

RTS

+27V

PRINTER PSU (302-7130)
C/W CAB2153

TX D

CABINET BACKPAN VIEW
SHOWING MODULES FITTED
TO THE BACKPAN
AND WIRING DETAILS
COM

10 WAY

CN5

FRONT PANEL

VALVE MON
NO C NC

CN3

3 WAY

CN1
BZ1

EXPANSION LEDS

ALARM
NO C NC

CH2

CN4

EXPANSION PANEL

BATT FAIL
C

CN21

CN2

+ -

R17

M ODEM

TH1
CH1

CN8

CN3

CN3
TP3

TB3

TB 2

TB 3

TB2

X- MAF (341-0015) CONSISTS OF:
1- CONTROL PANEL BOARD (302-6906)
1- MAIN BOARD (BRD85MBA"X"-A)
1- CPU (BRD85CPU"X"-D)
X-SLAVE CPU (302-6692)

CN3

NOTE: PANEL LAYOUT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON CLIENT CONFIGURATION

OUT

OPTIONAL NETWORKING BOARDS
302-7240 NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
302-7250 CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD.
NOTE: POSITION MAY VARY AS SHOWN
AND IS FOR INDICATION ONLY.

TYPICAL FRONT DOOR LAYOUT FOR A FULLY POPULATED PANEL

302-7250

CN1

CN2

CN1

302-7240

TO BATTERIES

Figure 2: Typical Example of an SP1X Layout

AGENT TERM
BRD OR
FAN TERM
BRD

FRONT DOOR AND FRONT INNER DOOR REAR VIEW SHOWING
INSTALLED BOARDS ON FRONT INNER DOOR AND WIRING DETAILS

2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD
OR
16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD

MAINS
INPUT

FRONT PANEL CONTROL
RJ45/8 PIN

MAIN CONTROL BOARD

DANGER
240V

EARTH
STUD

CN2

C H15

MAINS
SWITCH

L(AC) N(AC)

(AC)

+VE

-VE

CN1

GROUND

CN3

NEUTRAL

20 WAY

ACTIVE

16 WAY

SLAVE CPU 2

SLAVE CPU 3

SLAVE CPU 4

CPU BOARD

C H15

-V

C N10

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

10 WAY

C N7

ZD7
C N6

C N8

C H2

C N1

PRINTER

BELL2
-

CN5

AUX POWER O/P
+ + -

3 WAY
TB1

TB2
TB6

FAULT
NO C NC

CN1

CN2

COMMS OUT
D
C
B

ALARM
NO C NC

S
A
TB3

X- PRINTER
(OEM1447)
C/W MOUNTING
PLATE.
(KIT = 159-0093)

CN1

VALVE MON
NO C NC

RXD
RTS
CTS

BRIGADE
PSU MON.
BOARD

BATT FAIL
C

TB2

+
COM
TXD

OPTIONAL NETWORKING BOARDS
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD.
NOTE: POSITION MAY VARY AS SHOWN
AND IS FOR INDICATION ONLY.

ISOLATE
NO C NC

NETWORK
I/F CARD

BLANK

+ -

COMMS IN
D
C
B

CN2

302-6880 EXPANSION BOARD

CN3

SLAVE CPU
6

SLAVE CPU
7

SLAVE CPU
8

SLAVE CPU
5

TB5 WARN SYS
+ NO C NC

20 WAY

BLANK

TB3

+ -

ANCILLARIES or
HOUSING BLANKS

POWER
SUPPLY
UNIT

AGENT RELEASE
MODULE OR
FIRE FAN CONTROL
MODULE

BELL1
-

RJ45/8 PIN

GENERAL
INDICATOR
CARD

3 WAY

TB4 AUXILIARY
NO C NC

16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD

C N5

TB10

CN6

TB3
+27V
0V
TB2
CN1

COM

CONTROLLER
I/F CARD

TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
TRX+
TRXSCRN
TB1

CN3

OUT

CABINET BACKPAN VIEW
SHOWING MODULES FITTED TO THE BACKPAN
AND WIRING DETAILS

NOTE: WIRING MAY VARY DUE TO
CLIENT PANEL CONFIGURATION
CABINET (291-0076)

TO BATTERIES

Figure 3: Typical Example of an SP8X Layout

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SGD II

DOOR SW DBA/MCP

+ IN -

+ BAT -

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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

FireFinderTM Description

The following description does not relate to specific cabinets as the size of each cabinet will vary with the
amount of hardware fitted.
The heart of the FireFinder™ consists of two boards collectively known as the Controller. These boards
are the Main Board (BRD85MBA) and the CPU board (BRD85CPU). Combining these two boards with a
front panel (302-690) forms the basis for a FireFinder™ FACP. A single FireFinder™ Controller without an
expansion board has the capacity to interface to four (4) FireFinder™ Slave CPU’s modules. Each of these
Slave CPU’s can interface to 16 Zone Conventional Termination Boards, Loop Termination Boards or
Input/Output Boards as well as communicate with the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (302-673).
The Main Board (BRD85MBA) has the Slave CPU Board for the first Loop Termination Board and the
provision for mounting of up to three additional FireFinder™ Slave CPU’s. The FireFinder™ Slave CPU’s all
have the same software installed and the manner in which they operate is automatically determined by the
type of termination or interface board onto which they connect.
If the system is to be expanded to have more than four Slave CPU’s an Expansion Board (302-688) is
required. This board contains FireFinder™ Slave CPU No. 5 and expansion sockets for three more. This
configuration allows for a maximum number of 8 Slave CPU’s that any one Controller can accommodate.
If a system is required to be expanded beyond eight Slave CPU’s then either local networking using up to a
total of four controllers (max 32 Slave CPU’s) within the one cabinet may be fitted or external networking
must be used.
The FireFinder™ has an internal ASPI ( Ampac Serial Peripheral Interface ) serial bus. This serial bus
provides interfacing to the Brigade /PSU Monitor Board and if required up to eight (8) Sounder Board/s
(302-7420/1).

FireFinder™ has a second serial interface that connects to ancillary boards that can be designed into a
system to control / monitor field plant / equipment and agent release .
Where the system design exceeds the capability of one FireFinder™ then other FireFinder™ panels can be
networked together to provide an expanded system containing multiple boards in a variety of applications.
Some of these applications include:


A Master / Slave (Main Sub) FACP arrangement (MFACP / SFACP)



A Peer to Peer System



Use of Data Gathering Panels (DGP’s)



LCD Annunciators



LCD Repeater Panels (LCDR)



SmartGraphics

A Network FireFinder™ System supports a combination or all these options on a single network. Each
panel on the network is regarded as a “node”. The NETWORK BUS can be accessed using either a
Network Interface Card (NIC 302-724) and/or Controller Interface Card (CIC 302-725). Modules that are
supported on the network are Remote LED Mimic Board (302-715), Remote Liquid Crystal Display
Repeater (302-720, 302-721), remote FireFinder™ main panels and other FireFinder™ remote data
gathering panels. The network configuration determines whether a NIC or a CIC or a combination of both
is required.

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CN1
CN1

TO FRONT KEYPAD
(NOT USED IF THE
PANEL IS A DGP OR
SLAVE CONTROLLER)

KEY
SW

Figure 4: Single Controller Board with Expansion Board
SLAVE CPU 7
302-6692

PANEL BOARDS ARE
CONNECTED BY A 20
WAY RIBBON TO CN1
ON A SLAVE CPU

CN2

SLAVE CPU 8
302-6692
302-6880 JUN 98

CN2

TO CN5 OF THE
BRIGADE BOARD
OR SOUNDER
CONTROL BRD
IN CN1

CN10 CABLES VIA
A 20 WAY CABLE
TO THE PANEL
BOARDS

THE MAIN BOARD
CARRIES
SLAVE CPU 1.

NODE ADDRESS

LOOP COMMS
EXTERNAL LOOP
COMMUNICATION
CONNECTS TO
NIC OR CIC

RS485 COMMS TO
BACKPAN BORADS

UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL
SLAVE CPU's ( 6, 7 & 8 )
CAN BE SLOTTED INTO
THE EXP BOARD.

INTERNAL PRINTER
OUTPUT

CN5

PRINTER

CN7

SLAVE CPU 6
302-6692

CN2

AN EXPANSION BOARD (302-6880) CAN BE CONNECTED
TO FACILITATE UP TO 4 ADDITIONAL MODULES IF REQUIRED
CN4
CN3
CN2

INTERNAL SERIAL
COMMUNICATION
PORT
EXPANSION
LEDS

CN1

MODEM
I/O PORT

CN21
CN1

CN6

CN1

CN4

CN10

CN2
CN2

CN1
FRONT PANEL

SW3

BZ1

CN3

EXPANSION
PANEL

CN8

LK2

SLAVE CPU 2
302-6692

CN2

SLAVE CPU 3
302-6692

#1 PANEL BOARDS
ARE CONNECTED
VIA A 20 WAY
RIBBON TO CN1
ON A SLAVE CPU

CN2

B U ZZER
ENABLE

SLAVE CPU 4
302-6692

CN2

RS485 COMMS TO
FRONT PANEL MODULES

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

CN18

27VDC
CN16 (CN16)
IN

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

BACKLIGHT
CN17

MAIN CPU

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

RESET
SW1

CN20

abc

CN11

#2 UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL
SLAVE CPU's (302-6692)
CAN BE SLOTTED ONTO
THE MAIN BOARD.

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Master / Sub FACP : Where there are one or more FACP’s configured as local panels
then each report the status of their associated zones/devices to a MFACP. There is no control between
local panels as the MFACP is structured to have full control of the entire system.

Peer to Peer : Each FACP is regarded as a Master FACP and therefore a user can take control of the
entire fire system from any FACP.

Data Gathering Panel : The use of this type of panel may be installed where there is a need to have field
terminations only at one location and all control is performed by an FACP that is remotely located.

LCD Repeater Panel : The LCDR’s are network compatible and provide the user with the ability to monitor
the status of designated areas or an entire site as well as execute specific interrogation tasks.

SmartGraphics: Is an active graphics system connected to the FireFinder™.

CN1

CN5

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5.1

INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Placing The Basic System Into Operation
Unpacking

Carefully unpack the FireFinder™.
The package should include:

FireFinder™ Fire Alarm Control Panel

An Operators manual

003 keys

5.2

Anti-Static Precautions
To prevent damage to components, modules and boards, anti-static precautions MUST
be observed while performing any task within the FACP. The same applies to those
situated in the field

5.3

Working On The System

Prior to unplugging any connector, connecting or disconnecting any wiring, removing or replacing any
module or board ensure that both the Mains and Batteries have been isolated to prevent damage to panel
components.

5.4

The Cabinet
Features:

The cabinet is available in three different styles. Each style has the capability of being
either surface or flush mounted. With flush mounting though a surround is required.

Normally painted Arch White Ripple. Other colors are available on request.

The inner and outer door hinges are mounted on the left-hand side of the cabinet which
allow the doors open to an angle of 100º. Locking is normally keyless though keyed entry
is available on request.

Knockouts are positioned at the top and rear of the cabinet to simplify cable entry.

5.5



Mounting The Cabinet
Note: It is recommended the cabinet should be installed in a clean, dry, vibration-free area.

Open the front door. Use the keyhole mounting holes in the top corners and in the lower middle of the unit to
mount it on the wall. Cables to connect the system to its external actuating devices are brought in through the
knockouts on the top or bottom of the cabinet.

12 mm
R 6mm.

Tap lightly around the
rim of the knockout

Figure 5: Example SP1X Back Pan Mounting Hole & Removing Knockouts
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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Operational Parameters
Temperature:

-5ºC to + 55ºC

Humidity:

25% to 75%

IP Rating

IP51

Maximum Number of Devices per Loop:

126

Maximum Number of Devices per Conventional Zone:

Cable Loop Characteristics:

2 core. 1.5 to 2.5mm²

Power Supply Output Voltage:

27V ( Set to 27.2V )

Power Supply Output Current:

2Amp, 5.6Amp or 18Amp

Power Supply Input:

85 - 240V AC

Panel Current Draw:

450 mA (min)

Battery Type and Capacity:

2 x 12V sealed lead-acid
batteries (capacity is determined
by the installation configuration
and
supplementary
documentation Power Supply
and Battery Calculation ).
19.2 V

Minimum Operating Voltage:

5.7

Cabling Recommendations

Conventional Zones
Cabled in red Twin Plastic Sheath ( TPS ) or fire rated Radox or approved equivalent.
Analogue Loop
Two core cable. The minimum cable size is 0.75mm 2, the maximum loop resistance is 50 ohms and the
maximum loop distance is 2km.
RS 422 Loop
Two twisted pair screened ( 4 core ) cable originating from FACP extending through the protected areas
and returning to the FACP.
Cable Specifications
Capacitance of 100 picofarads per metre or less
Resistance of 100 milliohms per metre or less
Impedance of loop typical 100 to 120 ohms
Maximum distances between modules 1.2km providing cable meets above specifications.
Recommended cable type
Belden 8132 or 9842 (non fire rated)
Radox FR Communication 0.75mm 1 pair (fire rated) x 2
LCD Repeater
Two by two twisted pair shielded cable (4 core) plus 2
Maximum distance between LCD mimic panel and FACP. is 1.2km.



core

power,

or local

supply.

Note: If the LCD operates in a redundant path mode the total cores including power is 10. The preferred
cabling method in this case is 1 X 2 pair twisted shielded cable ( 4 core ) and 1 X two pair twisted
shielded cable (4 core) plus 2 core power

LED Mimic ( RS485 )
Two core twisted shielded cable (No return loop) plus 2 core power or local supply.
Maximum distance between each LED repeater card and FACP. is 1.2km.
Recommended Cable Type
Hartland HC2335
Belden 9841
Radox FR Communication

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Fire Alarm Bell Connection
Two core 1.5mm2 PVC sheathed MIMS ( Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed ) to the bell location.
Brigade Connection Via Telecom
Two core 1.5mm² PVC sheathed MIMS from the FACP to the Telecom MDF.
RJ45 Multi-drop Serial Port

5.8

Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation

AC Mains will be connected to either a 2 Amp, 5 Amp or 18Amp 27 volt supply. These supplies will be
either mounted in the upper or lower right hand corner of the cabinet with the Brigade Board mounted
above or below. The wiring should enter the cabinet through the nearest knockout entry hole on that side.
See the following diagrams for the actual wiring and fusing details for each supply.

Common Power Supply Features & Specifications






High efficiency, low working temp.
Universal AC input/ full range
Short circuit/ over load
Built in EMI Filter and PFC Circuit
Over voltage protection





Input Voltage:
Input Freq
PFC

85 to 264 VAC
47 to 63Hz.
0.95~230VAC







High efficiency; low ripple noise
Soft start with limiting AC surge current
100% full load burn-in test
Remote control on/off (option)
Over temp. protection (option)





Tolerance at 27V
Load Regulation
Line Regulation

+/- 1%
+/- 0.5%
+/- 0.5%

Power Supply Specifications
Type No
S-60-27

Output
27V @ 2.2A

Tolerance
 1%

R&N
150mV

Efficiency
79%

SP-150-27

27V @ 5.6A

 1%

150mV

84%

SP-500-27

27VDC @ 18A

 1%

200mV

86%

Connecting the Mains Power to the Power Supply
Terminate the mains power to the 240 VAC switch terminal block as shown below.

POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)

BROWN
(ACTIVE)

1
C

LOOP

MAINS CORD

EARTH (GREEN)
TO CHASIS EARTH
TERMINAL
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)

NOTE:
Output Voltage is Set to
27.4Volts.

BROWN
(ACTIVE)
DC 27V TO PANEL

FUSE Rating
1 Amp 3AG Slow Blow
V ADJ

Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm

LED
V+

V-

GND

N(AC) L(AC)

Figure 6: Mains Power Connection to the 2 Amp Power Supply

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MAINS CORD

POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)

BROWN
(ACTIVE)

1
C

LOOP

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BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
EARTH (GREEN)
TO CHASSIS EARTH
TERMINAL

27VDC TO BRIGADE
PSU MONITOR BOARD
BLACK

NOTE:
Output Voltage is Set to 27.4
Volts.
FUSE Rating
2 Amp 3AG Slow Blow

RED

L(AC) N(AC)

(AC)

-V

Fuse is under this cover

V ADJ

Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm

Figure 7: Mains Power Connection to the 5 Amp Power Supply

POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)

BROWN
(ACTIVE)

1
C

EARTH (GREEN)
TO CHASSIS EARTH
TERMINAL

LOOP

MAINS CORD

BLUE
(NEUTRAL)

NOTE:
Output Voltage is Set to 27.4
Volts.
FUSE Rating
5 Amp 3AG Slow Blow

(AC)

L
N
( AC )

(AC)

NC NC

RC
RED

DC 27V TO PANEL

Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm

BLACK

+27V 18A

-V

-S

V ADJ

Figure 8: Mains Power Connection to the 18 Amp Power Supply

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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Current Limiter, Fuse Board

The Current Limiter, Fuse Board provides protection for the boards, cards and other 27VDC distribution
within the FACP when the 18Amp power supply is used. The four LED’s associated with the board indicate
that 27VDC is available at each of the outputs CN1 – 5.
BRD85CLFB1-A

HS1

RV1

N1236
F1

CN1

CN2

1A
TB1

TB4

CN3

CN4

CN5

0V+27V 0V

+27V 0V CN1-5 PINOUT = 0V, +27V, 0V
+27V

+ OUTPUT -

+ BATT -

+ PSU I/P -

+BATT V

TO
302-6730
TB1

TO
302-6730
CN1

MAF, FRONT DOOR
AND BACKPAN
DISTRIBUTION

DISTRIBUTION
EV60 / 120 TONE GEN

Figure 9: Current Limiter Fuse Board
Connecting the Mains Earth
1.

All earth cabling shall be terminated to the panel Chassis Earth Terminal in a star configuration.

The earth cable closest to the cabinet body shall have an M4 SPW beneath the lug then an M4 SPW
and M4 nut.

Each additional earth cable shall be terminated with an M4 SPW and M4 nut.

An additional M4 nut and M4 SPW are fitted to the Chassis Earth Terminal for installers to connect
their Mains Earth.
CHASSIS EARTH TERMINAL
M4 Nut *
M4 Shake Proof Washer *
M4 Nut
M4 Shake Proof Washer

Note:

* Extra M4 Nut and M4 SPW are
provided finger tight on the Earth bolt.
Earth Cable

M4 Nut

Earth Cable

M4 Shake Proof Washer

Figure 10: Panel Earthing

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5.10 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board 302 - 6730
The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board monitors and controls the power supply, battery charging, monitored /
un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 7 relay outputs.
Providing the Power supply has adequate capacity monitored Bell/Sounder O/P’s are capable of driving 2
X 2Amp circuits. Each circuit, terminated in a bell/sounder or not, requires a 10K EOL resistor to give a
system normal indication. If either circuit is open or shorted, the panel buzzer will sound and a Sounder
Fault will be indicated on the Panel. Monitoring is achieved using a small reverse polarity current. For this
reason it is necessary to ensure that all alarm devices are fitted with a series diode (1N4004
recommended) and correct polarity is observed for both the output and the sounders they are connected
to.
Relay outputs marked NO, C and NC are voltage free relay contacts. Outputs marked +ve and -ve are
fitted with resistors (10k) to allow the circuit to be monitored. If these outputs are un-used they must be
terminated at the terminal block or turned off in ConfigManger.
For all outputs combined, total output current is 2A ( if 2.5A power supply is being used ).
Once all the field devices are installed and the wiring has been correctly terminated the FireFinder™ is
ready to turn on. Turn the Mains power on, and connect the batteries observing correct polarity. The green
power on LED should be illuminated.
OUTPUT RATINGS
TB
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2

Function
Bell 1
Bell 2
Plant (Aux) Monitored
Plant (Aux) Non-Monitored
Warn Sys (Evac) Monitored
Warn Sys (Evac) Un-Monitored
Fault Monitored
Fault Non-Monitored
Isolate
Alarm
Valve Monitor
Batt Fail
( Relay Normally Energised )
Battery Output
Aux Power Output 1
Aux Power Output 1 – EV40 use
Aux Power Output 2

Type of Output
2 Amp Fused
2 Amp Fused
1 Amp Fused
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
1 Amp Fused
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
1 Amp Fused
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
Thermistor Protected
1 Amp Fused Not Monitored
3 Amp Fused Not Monitored
1 Amp Fused Not Monitored

Fuse
F2
F3
F4

Relay
RL 1
RL 1
RL2

F5
RL3
F6
RL 4
RL6
RL 5
RL 8
RL 7

F7
F7
F8

Fuse Information
1. All fuses are of the Glass M205 style.
2. F1 is 6.3A
3. Voltage Free contacts are rated at 1A @ 30V

Back EMF Protection



Inductive loads fitted to the Brigade PSU Monitor Board MUST be fitted with “Flyback”
diodes at the load for back EMF protection.

Transient Protection



Recognised transient line protection methodologies at the FACP and the load MUST also be
considered when connecting any control devices to the outputs be they in close or remote
proximity to the FACP.
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TB3
CN5

F3 2A

To CN7 of the Main
Controller Board

Bell 1

RL1

///

Bell 2

F2 2A

Monitored
EOL
Required

TB4

+ - NO C NC + - NO C NC

EOL
10K
Ohms

Bell
Un-monitored
or Sounder
Auxiliary
Monitored
EOL
Required

Note: If a diode is NOT fitted
internally to a bell / sounder a
diode MUST be fitted as
shown - fit 1N4004 or similar

Warning System
Alarm

RL2

F4 1A

Note: Wired as for a Bell TB5 1, 2
could be used as a Sounder O/P
TB5

+ - + -

F5 1A

Aux 2 27VDC Supply
Warning System
27VDC
* NOTE: When used
for the EV40 F7
MUST be changed
to 3 Amps

F7 1A

Alarm Relay

Valve Mon Relay

CN3

TB6
CN2

TB7

TB8

TB9

TB10

RL6

F6
1A
CN1

RL5

RL8

RL7
TB11

TB1

CN6

ASE
Fault

+ BAT -

DBA
Door MCP
Switch
Monitored

CN1, 2, 3 Supplies
Regulated +27VDC
to Internal Boards

F1
6.3A

+ IN -

-+- -+- -+-

Isolate Relay

RL4

302-6730

EOL
Required

+ - NO C NC

Monitored

NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC

Fault

Note: NC C NO
Denotes Voltage
Free Contacts
NC = Normally Closed
C = Common
NO = Normally Open

*
TB2

Un-monitored

Batt Fail Relay
( Normally Energised )

F8 1A

EOL
Required

+27VDC
from PSU

Battery 1
12 Volts

- +

Battery 2
12Volts

Figure 11: Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Layout
Note: When connecting to the Brigade PSU Monitor board transient and “Flyback” (Back EMF) protection
methodologies MUST be applied.

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5.11 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board & Battery Connections
A FireFinder can be supplied with two ( 2 ) 12 volt batteries. The batteries should be placed into the
bottom right hand side of the cabinet. A red and black lead coming from TB1 on the Brigade Board will be
clearly seen in the same area, this lead is to be connected to the batteries red to positive and black to
negative once the system is operating on Mains supply.
TB1
Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

C14
M20

+ IN -

TB1 is located on the bottom
right hand side of the board

+ BAT -

Battery 1
12 Volts

+27VDC
FROM PSU

- +

Battery 2
12Volts

Figure 12: Battery Connection To The Brigade Board

5.12 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Auxiliary 27 Volt Power
Two ( 2 ) 1 Amp outputs are available from TB2 terminals 1+ ( plus ) and 2- ( minus ) or 3+ and 4- on the
Brigade Board. It is important to note these outputs are not monitored.
TB2 is located in the middle of the
left hand side of the board

TB2

C27

+ -+ -

2 X LIMITED 1A
AUX POWER
OUTPUTS

Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

If TB2 1/2 are used to power an
* NOTE:
EV40 F7 MUST be changed to 3AMPS

Figure 13: Auxiliary 27v Power Output

5.13 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board DBA / MCP & Door Switch Connections
If used the DBA / MCP & Door Switch Connections are shown below.
Note: Door Switch is Open for
Normal Operation and not Monitored

4K7

DBA / MCP

DBA/MCP DOOR SW

TB11

Door Switch
EOL
10K
Ohms

TB11 is located in the
middle bottom
of the board

Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

TB11

Figure 14: DBA /MCP and Door Switch Wiring

5.14 Brigade PSU Monitor Board ASE Fault Brigade Box Connection
If an ASE Brigade Box is included in a system CN6 is used to convey a fault in the box to the FACP.
Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

NOTE: In New Zealand
CN6 is Used to Connect
the Brigade Board
to a Signal Generating
Device (SGD)

CN6
1

RL/1

Figure 15: ASE Fault Switching
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5.15 Connecting a Bell / Sounder to the Brigade / PSU Monitor
Board
Sounders are connected to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board as shown below. If more sounders are
required, the Sounder / Bell Control Board ( 302-7420 ) must be used.

Bell 2

EOL
10K
Ohms

Bell 1

Note: If a diode is NOT fitted
internally to a bell / sounder a
diode MUST be fitted as
shown - fit 1N4004 or similar

TB3 is located on the top
left hand side of the board

TB3

+ - + -

Note:
Outputs are fused
@ 2Amps ( F2, F3 )

Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

Un-used O/P's must
be terminated in
10K Ohms EOL

Figure 16: Sounder / Bell Wiring ( Diagram 1 )
TB4

Auxiliary
+ - NO C NC

Note:
1. NO C NC are 1A voltage free contacts
2. + / - are monitored / fused 1A outputs
Un-used O/P's must be terminated in
10K Ohms EOL

Note: If a diode is NOT fitted
internally to a bell / sounder a
diode MUST be fitted as
shown - fit 1N4004 or similar

Sounder
TB5

Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

EOL
10K
Ohms

+ - NO C NC

Warning
System

EOL
10K
Ohms

TB4 & 5 are located on the top
left hand side of the board

Figure 17: Use of Warning System Control for Sounder / Bell Wiring ( Diagram 2 )

5.16 Warning System Connections
Warning systems such as the EV20 and EV40 are connected to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board as
shown below.
TB4

Monitored
EOL
Required

Warning System Alarm

TB4 & 5 are located on the top
left hand side of the board

Auxiliary
+ - NO C NC + - NO C NC

Note:
1. NO C NC are 1A voltage free contacts
2. + / - are monitored / fused 1A outputs
Un-used O/P's must be terminated in
10K Ohms EOL

Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

EOL
10K
Ohms

TB5

Figure 18: EV20 / EV40 Warning System Cabling ( Alternate to Sounder / Bell Wiring )

5.17 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Relay Output Connections
The relay contacts are connected as shown below.
BATT FAIL

Note 1:
+ = 1A monitored output and
must be terminated in EOL
Note 2:
1A Un-monitored
Voltage Free Conacts:
NO: Normally Open
NC: Normally Closed
C: Common

NO C NC

M23

M27

TB10
C

VALVE MON

ALARM

NO CC NC
NO CC NC
NC
NO
NC NO

M26

TB9

TB8

+ -

NO CC NC
NC
NO

M24

TB7

TB10 to TB6 are located on the
lower left hand side of the board

Figure 19: Relay Outputs

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FAULT

ISOLATE

NO CC NC
NO
NC

EOL
10K
Ohms

TB6

Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board

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5.18 Main Board BRD85MBA
The Main Board is the " heart " of the FACP and carries the devices for interconnecting to all the other
Boards, a buzzer for auditory indication, the backlight power supply for the LCD and CPU Reset.
The Main CPU is mounted on this board and connected to it by CN11. The main connection board then
provides interfacing to







Up to 4 Slave CPU’s
A printer
A Modem/Graphics Output
An Expansion Panel
An Internal serial bus
An External communication bus.

CN8 provides a serial data (RS232) port for interfacing to the outside world eg modems. This facility is
implemented via U15.
U21 provides the real time clock for the panel.
U19 provides non volatile memory in the form of an EEPROM.
The board also provides a data bus for the BRD85CPU processor.
RV1 – LCD contrast adjust
Supply and Current = 27VDc @ 120mA
Connections
CONNECTOR
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
CN8
CN10
CN11
CN12
CN13
CN14
CN15
CN16
CN17
CN18
CN19
CN20
CN21

CONNECTS TO
Keyswitch Input
Expansion Panel
Serial Communication Port
Front Keypad
Printer
Misc
Brigade Output
Modem
Slave CPU output 1
Main CPU
LCD Expansion Lead
Slave CPU connection
Slave CPU connection
Slave CPU connection
27VDC in
To LCD Backlight supply
External Loop Communication
LCD Characters
RS485 Communications Port 1
RS485 Communications Port 2

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CN17
LC
BACKLIGHT

RESET
SW1

RS485
COMMS

CN13

CN14

CN15

SLAVE CPU4

SLAVE CPU3

SLAVE CPU2

CN20

CN11
abc

302-674E

27V IN
CN16

C
N
1
8

NETWORKING

NODE
ADDRESS

LCD CONTRAST
ADJUST

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

RV1

O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O

SW3

ON BOARD
SLAVE CPU
CABLES TO
LOOP
TERMINATION
BOARD

BRD85MBA TOP OVERLAY

C
N
1
0

CN9 NOT FITTED

MODEM
DEBUG
I/O PORT
CN8

TO BRIGADE
PSU MONITOR
BOARD OR
SOUNDER BOARD

RS485 COMMS

CN2

CN6

CN21
BZ1
EXPANSION LEDS

INTERNAL PRINTER

FRONT PANEL

EXPANSION BOARD
FOR 4 SLAVE CPU's

CN3

CN4

C
N
7

CN5

CN1
NOT USED

CONTROL INDICATOR CARD

Figure 20: Main Board Layout with no Main CPU or Slave CPU’s

5.19 Front Panel Board 302 -690
The Front Panel Board provides the buttons used to control the FACP as well as all LED indications. All
LED’s are surface mounted and the buttons are embedded within the board. The LCD is viewed / protected
by a clear perspex screen.

API 690 JAN 2002
D21

D1
D16

D15
U1
D2

LCD Cut - out

D3
U3
D9
D4
D10

D11

D6
U2

D22

D23
U5
D12
D24
U6
D13

CN1 Cables to CN4
on the Main Board

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Figure 21: Front Panel Board

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5.20 Main CPU BRD85CPU
The Main CPU holds the main central processing unit for the FACP.











BRD85CPU is a 4-layer surface mount board
The processor (U1) is a Motorola MC68302, running at 20MHz.
The external data bus is 16 bits wide.
The board has 256 Kbytes (128K x 16) of EPROM (U2,U3).
2Mbytes ( 1M x 16 ) of FLASH (U6,U9).
2Mbytes ( 2M x 16 ) of static RAM (U4,U5,U16,U17).
U8 is a programmable logic device which implements control signal timing and decoding.
External address, data and control lines are buffered by U10, U11, U13, U14 and U15.
U7 is a watchdog control and will reset the processor if there as an error in software
execution.
Two sockets (U2 and U3) are provided for 27C010 EPROMS.
U2 provides the even bytes. (D0 toD7) and U3 the odd bytes (D8 to D15

Connections
CONNECTOR
CN2

CONNECTS TO
The Main Board BRDMBA CN11

Board Overlay

XL1
a b

CN2
U9

BRD85CPU306/01/2004

Figure 22: The Main CPU Board PCB Layout

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5.21 Slave CPU 302-669
The Slave CPU (Central Processing Unit) provides the interfacing signals and I/O’s required to allow the
FACP to connect / communicate to a variety of termination boards.
A single chip micro controller U1 controls all operations of the FACP Slave CPU. This device contains the
control program within Read Only Memory (ROM).
Communication to the main system is via an eight bit bi-directional bus (CN1). Integrated circuits U5, U3
and U7 provide buffering and data latches that allow data flow between the Main and Slave CPU’s. The
buffers hold one output byte and two input bytes.
CN1 provides the interconnection to the Termination Board. Within CN1 are ten analogue input lines, two
input/output lines, two current loop outputs (RS422) and one current loop input (RS422).
All analogue inputs are de-coupled then fed to an eight-bit analogue to digital converter (ADC) U4. The
data from the ADC is sent via a serial peripheral interface to the micro controller U8.
The current loop inputs and outputs are used to provide various signals according to the board connected.
The signals provided can be serial peripheral interface clock and data signals or full duplex asynchronous
data and a timing output. U6 provides the signal multiplexing and buffering required to switch between
different functions.
Automatic Termination Board Sensing
A unique feature of the Slave CPU is its ability to automatically sense the type of board it is connected to
without the user having to configure the board to suit. Board sensing is done by measuring the voltage on
analogue input ten (CN1-10), denoted Type Voltage. Each termination board provides a unique predefined
voltage. After the Slave CPU has determined the board type the Slave CPU will set the appropriate
operating conditions, signal the Main CPU of the installed type and wait for the Main CPU to inform the
Slave to begin executing the program.
Connections
Connector
CN1

Connects to
302-735, 302-671 and 302-672
1

CN2
1

TLC542

Main Board

U8
U5

302-696
U3

U2
X1

CN1

CN2
Main Connection Board (BRD85MBA)
Figure 23: Slave CPU Board

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5.22 RS232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing
The modem I/O port is a DB9 connector ( CN8 situated on the lower left hand corner of the Main Board
BRD85MBA ) that is normally used for programming of the FACP via the serial port of a PC or Laptop. The
Controller also has the required hand shaking to support connection to a Modem, thus allowing the FACP
to be programmed from a remote site that has an established telephone connection. This allows the
system software to be upgraded by simply transmitting a file via the serial port of the PC or Modem
external to the FACP. Diagnostic facilities are also available via the same connection.

Plug in DB9
Connector

6
7
8
9

Note: CN8 is located on the lower
left hand side of the Main Board

1
2
3
4
5

Rx Data
Tx Data
Signal
Ground

CN8

Figure 24: DB9 Connector CN8 as Mounted on the Main Board

2 CORE SHIELDED CABLE

5
9

Rx Data

3 Tx

Data

2 Rx

Data

Tx Data

DB9F CONNECTOR
( Female Rear View )

Plugs into FACP

To Modem or PC

Figure 25: Modem / Programming / Debug Cabling

5.23 Ancillary Services
The FACP has been designed such that detectors and/or call points, in addition to giving an alarm and
calling the fire brigade, will close or open circuits of ancillary services by means of relays or similar
devices.
Examples of these services are:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

actuation of fixed fire-extinguishing systems;
closing of windows, smoke and fire doors,
control of ventilating systems;
covering of tanks containing flammable liquids and controlling their valves to isolate
the contents from direct contact with the fire, etc.

To facilitate safe maintenance of these services an option is available that allows for the isolation and
visual indication of the disablement of ancillary services that does not affect the normal operation of the fire
alarm system.
To ensure power to the fire alarm system is not prejudiced in any way, power for the ancillary services
must be included in the calculation of the power supply and battery capacity.

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5.24 Conventional Zone Board 302 - 6710
Under the control of a Slave CPU the 302-6710 Conventional Zone Board provides the interface between it
and the external conventional devices.
16 Conventional zones can be connected to TB4 to
terminated in an EOL resistor of 3K3 as shown below.

TB4

+
_

Zone 1

+
_
+
_
+
_
+
_

Zone 2
Zone 3

TB3

Zone 4
Zone 5

+
_
+
_
+
_

Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8

To Slave
CPU
302-6692

TB1. All un-used zone connections MUST be

3K3
EOL
4K7
3K3
EOL

MCP

3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL

OUT
L1

IN
3K3
EOL

-R

L2
L2

3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL

OUT
L1

IN
-R
L2
L2

TB2

+
_

Zone 9

+
_
+
_
+
_
+_

Zone 10
Zone 11
Zone 12

TB1
Zone 13
Zone 14

CN1

+
_
+
_
+
_

To 27VDC Regulated
Output of the Brigade /
PSU Monitor Board

Zone 15
Zone 16

+
POWER

3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL

OUT
L1

L1
E
O
L

IN
-R

3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL
3K3
EOL

3K3
EOL
The Above
Shows a
Series 60
Monitored
Detector
Circuit

302-671B
27/2/01

Figure 26: Conventional Board Layout

Alarm Zone Facilities ( AZF ) Parameters
Maximum Line Voltage: The maximum line voltage is limited to the system voltage. With a nominal
battery voltage of 27V, system voltage and therefore open circuit voltage would be approximately 26.4V.

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5.25 Addressable Loop Termination Board 302 - 7350
The Addressable Loop Termination Board acts as the interface between the external addressable devices
and the control and monitoring functions of the FireFinder™. Each board provides terminations for two
loops. One slave CPU is required per loop. The 2 Addressable loops are connected to TB1 and TB2.



Note: Apollo devices L2 is +ve (positive), L1 is -ve (negative)

Connect the XP-95 / DISCOVERY loop to the panel as shown below.
AMPAC strongly recommend that the LoopManager test set is used to check that the Apollo loop has been
correctly installed and commissioned before connecting it to the FireFinder™.
Loop Parameters
 126 Apollo Devices
 250mA Current Max
 S/C protection circuitry activates at approximately 300mA
LOOP 1 ADDRESSABLE DEVICES

LOOP 2 ADDRESSABLE
DEVICES

OUT

A L2+ L1- L2+ L1- B

R+

TB1

TB2
B

-R

L2
L2

OUT

LOOP NORMAL
LED A monitoring
each Loop is ON

LOOP IN FAULT
LED A & B ON
indicates a fault
on the Loop
( S/C, O/C ) and
the Loop is being
monitored in
both directions

R+

-R
L2

R+

-R
L2

T0 SLAVE CPU
302-6692 CN1
C
N
3

C
N
1

T0 SLAVE CPU
302-6692 CN1
Wiring Shown
Above is for a
XP95 Circuit
with one Detector
Having LED
Monitoring

F1: 3AMP M205 27V INTO
DC TO DC CONVERTOR
F1
3A

REGULATED
27VDC In / Out
CN4
CN2
+
+

RV1

26V ADJ

POWER

Figure 27: Loop Termination Board

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6
Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinderTM
Boards


Numbers in Italic are Panel Add On Order Codes

Module / Function............................................... Order Codes

Max Number Off



8 per Slave CPU

16/16 Input / Output Board .......................................... (302-6720)

( SP1X: 159-0113, SP8X: 159-0051, SP16X: 159-0009 )



8 Way Relay Board ..................................................... (302-6760)

16 per Slave CPU

( SP1X: 159-0013, SP8X: 159-0013, SPX16X: 159-0015 )



16 Way Input Board .................................................... (302-6770)

8 per Slave CPU

( SP1X: 159-114, SP8X: 159-0010, SP16X: 159-0011 )



Serial Relay Board ...................................................... (302-7320)

16 per Controller

( SP1X: 159-0079, SP8X: 159-0072, SP16X: 159-0072)



Fire Fan Module / Fire Fan Termination Board ............. (159-0103 H/W)

15 per Controller

( SP1X: 159-0103, SP8X:159-0104, SP16X: 159-0119 )




Fire Fan Module ( Loop Driven ) .................................. (159-0105)
General Indicator Card [ 32 Zone Alarm ] ..................... (85BRDGIBB)

* 16

( SP1X: 159-0106 )
* Configuration dependant
( SP8X: 159-0089, SP16X: 159-0120 )



General Indicator Card [ 16/16 Zone Alarm / Fault ] ..... (85BRDGIBB)

* 16

( SP1X: 159-0107)
* Configuration dependant
( SP8X: 159-0108, SP16X: 159-0121 )




General Indicator Card ( Amber LED’s ) ....................... SP1X: 159-0123, SP8X &16: 159-0124
Printer ......................................................................... (TPUP-AT)
1 per Controller
( SP1X: 159-0084, SP8X: 159-0110 )



Sounder/Bell Controller Board 8 X 1A per Circuit ......... (302-7420)

8 per Controller

( SP1X, SP8X: 159-0071 )



Sounder/Bell Controller Board 4Volt free, 4x1Amp ....... (302-7421)

8 per Controller

( SP1X, SP8X: 150-0069 )



Agent Release Module / Agent Termination Board ....... (BRD25ARB-A)

8 per Controller

( SP1X:159-0099, SP8X: 159-0100, SP16X: 159-0117 )



Local Control Station (IP40) ......................................... (BRD25ARB-B)

4 per Termination Board

(N/A)



Expansion Board ........................................................ (302-6880)

1 per Controller

( SP8X: 159-0112, SP16X: 159-0022 )



Expansion Controller ................................................... (SP16X: 159-0077)

3 per Node

( Rack: 159-0067 )






Occupant Warning System – EV20 .............................. Factory fit
Occupant Warning System – EV40 / 60 / 120............... Factory fit
Occupant Warning System – EV3000 .......................... Factory fit
Brigade Devices .......................................................... Factory fit

Compatible Networking Devices


Network Interface Card ............................................... (302-7240)

1 per Controller

( SP1: 159-0053, SP8X: 159-116, SP16X: 159-0053 )



Controller Interface Card ............................................. (302-7250)

1 per Controller

( SP1X: 159-0054, SP8X: 159-0115, SP16X: 159-0054 )



LCD Repeater ( Supplied Complete ) ........................... (302-7200)

Note # 2

( 159-0044 )

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Note # 1 : This comprises 4 on the Main Controller and 4 on the Expansion Board.
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Note # 2 : Depends on the configuration and the number of Panels in the
System.

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16/16 Input / Output Board 302 - 6720

The Input / Output Board is connected to the slave CPU via CN1 and acts as the interface between the
Slave CPU, 8 Way Relay Board and the 16 Way Opto Input Board.
Dependant on the panel configuration a maximum of 8 Input / Output boards can be daisy chained
together.
TO 16 WAY OPTO
INPUT BOARD

TO 8 WAY RELAY BOARDS
1
2

CN3 I/P 1-16

CN5 O/P 1-8 CN4 O/P 9-16
CTRL
IN

CTRL
OUT

TO CN1 OF THE
SLAVE CPU
(302-6690)

CN2
CONTROL OUT
TO CONTROL IN OF
NEXT
INPUT / OUTPUT BOARD
OR
FAN CONTROL BOARD
MAXIMUM OF 8
BOARDS PER
SLAVE CPU

+5V

CN6

CN1
0V

CN7

POWER

CN2

+27V
IN
OUT

+
-

302-6720 1/98

Figure 28: 16 / 16 Input / Output Board

6.2

8 Way Relay Board 302 – 6760 / 1

Relay Outputs: Each 8 Way Relay Board 302-676 is fitted with either eight 1A, RL1 to 8, (302-6760) or
5A, RL9 to 16, (302-6761) relays with voltage free contacts which can be used for control ( eg. releasing
doors ) or monitoring ( eg. driving indicators, door open / closed ) purposes.

O/P 1
O/P 2
O/P 3
O/P 4
O/P 5
O/P 6
O/P 7
O/P 8
N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C
TB1

TB2

CN1
C

TO CN4
OR CN5
OR THE
1/0 BOARD
302-6720

N/C

RL1

N/O

RL10

RL11

RL12

RL13

RL14

RL15

RL16

N/C

RL2

N/C

RL3

N/C

RL4

N/C

RL5

N/C

RL6

N/C

RL7

N/C

RL8

N/O

RL9
C
N/C

RL1

5 Amp Version
Legend
1 Amp Version

Figure 29: 8 Way Relay Board With 1A Relays Fitted ( 302-6760 )

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N/O

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16 Way Input Board 302 - 6770

Opto-Inputs: Up to 16 inputs can be connected to the 16 Way Input Board. These inputs are required to
be voltage free contacts as shown below.

AS AN EXAMPLE
INPUTS 1 AND 16 CONNECTED TO
VOLTAGE-FREE CONTACTS

COMCOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

TB5

TB4

TB3

U11

U10

U12

TB6

U13

302-6770

TB2

TB1

8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16

U15

U14

U16

CN1

TO CN3 OF
302-6720

Figure 30: 16 Way Input Board (302-6770)

6.4

Serial Relay Board 302 - 7320

Relay Outputs: Each Serial Relay Board 302-7320 communicates with the Main Controller via the Serial
Bus and is fitted with eight 1A relays with voltage free contacts. A maximum of 16 boards can be daisy
chained together per Controller.

Cabled to
CN3 of
302-674 or
CN2 of
Previous
Serial Board

O/P 1
N/0

O/P 2

C N/C N/0

O/P 3

C N/C N/0

O/P 4

C N/C N/0

O/P 5

C N/C N/0

O/P 6

C N/C N/0

C N/C

O/P 7
N/0

O/P 8

C N/C N/0

TB2

TB1
IN

C N/C

CN1

10 Way Ribbon
RL1

OU T

Cabled to CN1
(IN) of next
Serial Board

RL2

RL3

RL4

RL5

RL6

RL7

RL8

CN2
CN3

CN4

302-7320
To 27VDC Regulated Output of Brigade / PSU Monitor Board

Figure 31: Serial Relay Board (302-7320)



Note: These boards are not monitored so should not be used for brigade calling or with
occupant warning systems

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Fire Fan Module BRD25FCB

The Fire Fan Module has four ( 4 ) separate fan controls each having an On, Auto and Off function switch
and a set of three (3) monitoring LED’s. The LED’s indicate the status of the equipment eg. Run, Fault or
Stop. The two ( 2 ) arrow head keys are used to step up and / or down through the three ( 3 ) conditions. A
slip in label can also be inserted into the hinged cover for identification purposes.
A loop driven version is also available (159-0105 )



Note#: As per AS 1668.1 1991, Clause 14.17.4 lettering on any of the slip in labels must be at least
5mm in height.
Quiescent Current: 13.5mA
Module & PCB Securing Tabs
( Top & Bottom )
WINDOWS

PCB
C le

TIV
AT
E

FOR SLIP
IN LABELS

P la

s tic

C li

C
N
1

el
WINDOWS

Top Module &
PCB Securing Clips

Address
Switch
Set to 1

Out

In
AN

C
N
2

1 2 3 4

RIP

K2 Termination Link
RE

CN1: Communications & 27V IN from CN2 off the previous
Front Panel Card or CN20 on the Main Control Board

Slip In
Label

Clip On
Plastic Surround
( Push down here and pull
out to remove and insert labels )

CN2: Communications & 27V OUT to Next Front Panel Card.
If Unsed the Termination Link Must be Inserted.
Lettering on slip in
labels must be at
least 5mm in height.

Bottom Module &
PCB Securing Clips

Figure 32: Fire Fan Module Front Panel

6.6

Figure 33: Fire Fan Module PCB Layout

Fan Termination Board BRD25FTB

The Fan Termination Board interfaces between the Fire Fan Module and the plant/equipment it controls via
the 24 volt 250mA Start, Stop, current limited, relay outputs and monitor inputs. Programmable monitoring
of the field equipment is achieved using 0 volts as an input level to indicate run, fault and stop conditions of
that equipment. Monitoring is programmed in the Function Menu for a 3, 4 or 5 Wire Start / Stop, Run,
Fault, Stop & Common functions. The inputs are protected by way of resetable transorbs and resistive /
capacitive networks.
Connectors
CN5
Is used for factory programming only and may not be available on all boards.
Terminal Blocks
TB2 – 5Are used to connect the fan control and monitoring wiring to the board.
FAN 1
FAN 1
START STOP RUN FLT STOP COM

FAN 2
FAN 2
START STOP RUN FLT STOP COM

TB2

TB3

FAN 3
FAN 3
START STOP RUN FLT STOP COM

TB4

FAN 4
FAN 4
START STOP RUN FLT STOP COM

FAN MONITORING

TB5

RUN

RUN
STOP
STOP

RS485 Control in from CN2 of Previous
Board or CN21 of the Main Control Board

CN1

LK1 EOL Termination

CN3

CN4

27V Out to Next Board if Applicable

COM

STOP, START, RUN,
STOP = 4 WIRE
ON

1 2 3 4

Cabling from FACP
to Plant / Equipment

STOP, START, RUN = 3 WIRE

RS485 Control Out to Next Board or Link 1 EOL is Applied
POWER

0 V +27V

CN2

FLT

START

FAN CONTROL
SOLID STATE OR
RELAY INTERFACE

SW1
Address SW

27V In from the Brigade Broard or CN4 of the Previous Board

+24V O/Ps

INPUTS 1, 2 & 3

TB 2, 3, 4 or 5
1

Figure 34: Fan Termination Board Layout and Typical I/O Wiring

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STOP, START, RUN, STOP,
FAULT = 5 WIRE

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Zone & General Indicator Card

The General Indicator Card (BRD85GIBB) comes in two versions each consisting of a front clip on
surround, decal, mounting frame, PCB and is clipped into the front panel of the FACP to provide visual
LED indication of; Zones in alarm x 32 [red], or Zones in alarm x 16 [red] / Zones in fault x 16 [yellow].
Each Indicator can identified by way of slip in labels.
Decal

Panel & PCB Securing Tabs
Connectors
Clear Plastic Clip In Label Holder
PCB

Windows for
Slip in Label

Clip On Plastic Surround
( Remove to Insert Labels )
To Remove Push Down
Here and Lift Upwards

Slip In Label

Windows for
Slip in Label

Slip In Label

Windows for
Slip in Label

Slip In Label

Figure 35: 32 Zone Alarm General Indicator Card

Top OverLay

Control In From CN3
on the Main Board
(302-674E)

CN3

CN2 Control Out
To Next Card

D17

D25

D10

D18

D26

D11

D19

D27

D12

D20

D28

D13

D21

D29

D14

D15

D7
D8

Bottom Overlay

Figure 36: Bottom Overlay





D16

D22

D30

D23

D31

D24

D32

Figure 37: Top Overlay

Note #1: DO NOT USE excessive force to remove any component once it is clipped into position.
Note #2: If the indicator becomes illuminated it remains so until “Reset” is pressed.
Note #3: The indicators are tested by the Lamp Test control.
DEC2580-T1
BRD85GIBB2
050603

LED's
Windows for
Slip in Labels

RED

D17

D25

YELLOW

D10

D18

D26

RED

D11

D19

D27

YELLOW

D12

D20

D28

RED

D13

D21

D29

YELLOW

D14

D22

D30

RED

D15

D23

D31

D16

D24

D32

YELLOW

Figure 38: 16 Zone Alarm / Fault Card Decal & PCB Layout
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8 Way Sounder Monitor Board 302 – 7420 / 1

The 8 way Sounder Monitor Board allow a larger number of bells and sounders to be connected to the
FireFinder™ System.
The 302-742 is built in two versions:
1. 302-7420: All outputs are monitored and provide 1 Amp per circuit.
2. 302-7421: The first 4 circuits are Voltage free contacts, the second 4 are as per the 302-7420.
Wiring to the Monitored sounder outputs is as per the 302-6730.
The Sounder/ Bell monitor board connects to the serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus. This is the same bus
that connects to the Brigade Output Board and a maximum of 8 boards can be daisy chained together.
Note: Output current is dependent on the capacity of the Power Supply
R10

R37
R33

R11

D33

R34
D3

TB3
R12

D34

C26

R38

RL2
R30
R21

1A
TB2

C25

R29
R20

RL3

TB5

R40
R36

R23

C20
R6

R26
R17

C21
R7

RL5

C22
R8

TB6

D30

RL7

R27
R18

1A
D29

RL6

1A
TB7

D31

R28
R19

C23

RL8

10K EOL

Note:
If the O/P was configured
as a monitored O/P, as
below, NO is the +ve leg
while NC is the -ve leg.

D28

R25
R16

R32

RL4

-VE +VE -VE +VE -VE +VE -VE +VE

R35

R39
C27

R22

R31

TB4
D35

R13

EOL Resistors are not required
if the O/P is configured for Volt
Free Contacts NO, NC, & C

10K EOL

C NC- NO+ C NC- NO+ C NC- NO+ C NC- NO+

C24

D32

RL1

10K EOL
10K EOL
10K EOL

D9
X1

302-742

This area will be
marked with the
correct Version
Number

U1
AT90S8535-8JC



LK2

TB1

LK1

NORMAL

OUT

CN1

CN2

D10

+27V

To CN7 of the
Main Controller

To IN (CN1) of next
Sounder Monitor Board
or Output Brigade Board
CN5

All Fuses are 1A M205 Style

To the AUX Power
O/P TB2 of the O/P
Brigade Board

= Shaded Components are Not Fitted to 302-7421
Sounder Monitor Brd. Volt-Free but are Fitted to the 302-7420

Figure 39: Sounder / Bell Controller Board 302-742x

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6.9

INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Printer

Specifications
 Printing method: directed impact dot matrix
 Printing mechanism: 4/6 pin shuttle




Interface: 8 bit parallel interface
Interface port: 26 PIN flat plug

6.9.1 Indicators and Buttons
The front panel has an LED indicator and two buttons SEL (SELECT), LF (LINE FEED).
Press to
Release
Mechanism

PUSH to lock Mechanism

PUSH
Indicator

INDICATOR
Press and turn
to tighten ribbon

SEL Button

SEL

LF Button
LF

Ribbon

Cassette
Paper

Paper Cutter

Instructions

Figure 40: Printer Front Panel Layout ( Front Cover Closed / Open )
1.
Indicator
When the 3 colour LED indicator is illuminated;

red it indicates the printer is offline with no paper;

green it indicates the printer is On Line;

yellow it indicates the printer is On Line with no paper; or if it is

off indicates the printer is Off Line or printer is busy.
2.



SEL Button
a) On Line / Off Line State
The printer enters the On Line state automatically when power is applied or on exiting from the
Self-Test mode. ( LED is green ).
Press the SEL button, the LED is turned off and the printer goes Off Line.
Press the SEL button again, the LED turns on and the printer is On Line again.
Note : The printer will not receipt data when the printer is off line.
b) Pausing the Printer While It Is Printing.
Press the SEL button while the printer is printing, the printer will pause and enter the Off Line
mode after it finishes printing the row it was currently printing. The printer will continue to print
when the SEL button is pressed again.
c) Enter the HEX-DUMP mode
Remove power from the printer, press the SEL button, then reconnect the printer to the power
supply. The printer will enter the HEX-DUMP mode. In this mode any programs sent from the host
CPU will be printed out in Hexadecimal.

LF Button
While the printer is Off Line press the LF button, paper feed will be initiated press again to cancel.
4.

Self-Test Mode
With power applied (green LED illuminated ) push the SEL button. This will turn off the LED, press
and hold in the LF button then press the SEL button again and the printer will enter the Self Test
mode. Self-test will print out all the valid characters in the character sets.
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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Exit the Self-Test Mode:
a) After printing out the complete Self-Test list the printer will exit the mode automatically; or
b) Press the SEL button and the printer will immediately exit the Self-Test mode.

6.9.2 Maintenance
Installing The Ribbon Cassette
The printer has a factory loaded ink ribbon cassette.
Ribbon Replacement;
Mechanism
Release
Button

Hinges

PUSH

1.
2.

LED

Push
Buttons

Remove the power from the printer.
Unlock the front cover by pushing down on the tab at the top
of the front panel.
Push the mechanism release button in the top right corner to
release the print head.
To remove the ribbon cassette gently pull out the left end
then the right.

Paper

Replace the cassette by putting the right end of the new
cassette slightly onto the drive axle then gentle pushing the
left end into the clips.
Paper Cutter

The left end of the cassette can only be pressed in after the
right end has been correctly seated onto the drive axle. If
alignment is difficult it may be necessary to turn the knob on
the cassette slightly. Now check that the ribbon is tight
across the face of the cassette, that is on the inside of the
cassette and across the paper. Turn the knob clockwise
again if the ribbon is on the outside of the cassette.

Front Door
Locking Tab

Figure 41: Front Panel

Push back the mechanism head and lock it, close the cover of the printer and reconnect the power.
Loading the Paper Roll
1.
Disconnect the power, unlock and open the front cover.
2.
Push down on the mechanism release button in the top right corner to release the head.
3.
Lift the mechanism as shown below.
Mechanism
Release
Button

Hinges

PUSH

LED
Push
Buttons

Paper
Note:
Front Door
Removed

Ink Ribbon
Cassette

Note:
Front Door
Removed

Replacement Paper Roll

Figure 42: Head Mechanism Rotation and Paper Roll Removal / Insertion
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Take out the empty paper roll and roller
Put the new paper roll onto the paper roller and replace as shown above.
Connect to the power supply.
Press the SEL button to take the printer Off Line, ( LED is off ).
Press the LF button, ( paper feed ).
Feed the edge of the paper into the mechanism and allow it to feed through.
Once it established the paper is feeding through the head mechanism correctly press the
SEL button to stop the paper feed.
Return the printer head to its original position.
Pushing on the affixed label PUSH the head mechanism back into position.
Close the front cover.
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

Note #1: Press only on the PUSH label to return the head mechanism back into
position.



Note #2 :The above instructions are graphically displayed on the inside of the front cover..

6.9.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering
Mounted on the back of the printer mechanism is the PCB that carries the;
1.
connectors for interconnection to the Main Board,
2.
jumper links required to set the programmed print modes; and
3.
Printer 5 volt DC Power Supply.
5V Power Supply

Connector to Main Board
J2
J3

C19
C21

U7
R9
T1

J1 OPEN ESC Command Set
CLOSE UP Command Set
J2 OPEN ASCII Char Mode
CLOSE Chinese Mode
J3 OPEN UP-A Direction
CLOSE UP-T Direction

C18

Connector to
Front Panel
LED & Switches

C17

C20

C16
C15

UP-ATHZP
VER:CC 2002.1

C14

C12

D1
J1

C13
R10

R11

Connector to Print Head
C22

J7 Select 12X12 (Pins 1/2) or 15X16 (Pins 2/3) Chinese Characters

Figure 43: PCB Layout
Jumper Settings
Designator
J1
J2 Set as
Default

J3
J7 Set as
Default

Jumper State
NOT Inserted
Inserted
NOT Inserted

Function
Selects ESC Commands
Selects UP Commands
Selects ASCII Character Printing Mode

Inserted

Selects Chinese Character Printing
Mode
Select Printing by Contrary Direction
Select printing in the Normal Direction
Selects the 12 X 12 Font

NOT Inserted
Inserted
Insert the Shorting Clip Between
Pins 1 and 2
Insert the Shorting Clip Between
Pin 2 and 3

Selects the 15 X 16 Font

6.9.4 Printer 5 Volt Power Supply ( 302-713 )
27 volts DC is taken from Brigade / PSU Monitor Board and fed to CN 2 of the 5volt Printer Power Supply
Board. It is this board that drops this voltage from 27volts to 5volts for use by the Printer.

IN: 18 -36VDC
OUT: 5VDC

CN2

OUT OUT +

- IN +

API-713

HY1

0.5A

5V OUT

CN1

27VDC IN

TO PRINTER

Figure 44: Printer Power Supply Board Layout
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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Expanding the System Through Networking

Expanding the system can be achieved in various ways and requires the use of boards specifically
designed for communications purposes and boards that actually expand the system.

7.1

Communications: Controller Interface Card 302 - 725

The Controller Interface Card ( CIC ) provides 1 X RS232 O/P for High Level Interfaces, Graphics etc., 1 X
half duplex RS485 O/P for external LED Mimics, High level Interfaces – EWIS- , Graphics etc and option to
allow for multiple CIC interconnection.
27VDC IN

K1, K2:
Link Pins 1 & 2
on LAST CIC only

To Previous CIC
CN3 ( OUT )

CN6

+ -

CN5
F1
2A

+ -

TB3
+27V
0V
COM
TX D

27VDC IN

CN1

CN6

+ -

CN5

+ -

TB2

TB3

RXD

+27V

RTS

F1
2A

C OM

CTS

TXD

RTS

K1
K2

CN2

TRX+

CTS
TRX+

TRX-

1 2 3

-----

OUT

RS232 COMMS
OUTPUT
HLI / GRAPHICS
OR BMS

RXD

TB2

To Loop Comms
( CN18 ) of the
Main Controller

AUX FUSED
( F1 )
27VDC OUT

SCRN

TB1

SCRN

CN3

RS485 COMMS OUTPUT
TB1 302-7150 LED REPEATER

TB1

To CN2 ( IN ) of the next
CIC or CN1 of the NIC

CN16 302-422
IN EWIS SYSTEM

Figure 45: Controller Interface Card

7.2

Communications: Network Interface Card 302 - 724

The Network Interface Card provides two communication buses, RS232 and RS422,
networking of multiple panels in different combinations, eg. from Data Gathering panels to
panels. Intercommunication can be via CN18 on the Main Controller (Loop Comms) or
Controller Interface Card connector CN3 (Out). Fitted to the rear of the NIC is the CPU
(BRD85CPU) with NIC software to control the flow of communications in and out of the NIC.
F1 FUSED
27V OUT

TO CN3 (OUT) OF
THE CONTROLLER
INTERFACE CARD
IF CIC IS INSTALLED

+27v
U1

+27v

CN1

RL1

TB1

B
U3

RL2

A
+27v

CN3

U11

U9
U8

U10

TB2

A
C OM

S W2
ISOLATE

TB3
ON

OFF

EC3A21H

U14

HY1

TXD

+27v

RXD

U15

RTS

CTS
c b a

RESET
CN4

+
-

TB2

Note:
The ISOLATE Switch turns
OFF the board and
effectively S/C's the O/P's

RS422 COMMS
OUT

LCD Repeater
Other Panels

COM
TXD

ON
CN5

CN4

TB3

RXD
RTS
CTS

+ -

Figure 46: Network Interface Card

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To Remote
Mimic

SW2 ISOLATE
OFF

F1 FUSED
27V OUT

CN5

27VDC (CN4,5) IN / OUT

RS422
COMMS
IN

U13
U12
RL4

SW3

D
C

0V
RL3

To Remote
Mimic

CN2

TO CN18 (LOOP
COMMS) OF THE
MAIN CONTROLLER
(STAND ALONE USE)

to allow the
Peer to Peer
by way of a
IO Controller

RS232 COMMS
OUTPUT
Graphics or BMS

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7.3

INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Expansion Board ( 302-688 )

The Expansion Connection Board is used t increase the capacity of the controller from 4 Slave CPU’s to 8.
Connection from the Controller to the Expansion Board, which must be mounted within 200mm of the
Controller, is made via a 20 way flat cable
Connections
Connector
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
CN5

Connects to
To Main Connection Board
Slave CPU 2
Slave CPU 3
Slave CPU 4
On board Slave CPU to 302-670. 302-671 and 302-672

Board Overlay
Slave CPU number 5 is an integral part of the Expansion Board, only Slave CPU’s 6, 7 and 8 are plug ins.
To CN2 of the
Main Controller

CN2
Slave CPU

CN1
U1

U2
RN1

C5
C6
D2
RN2
TP1

TP2

C7
U5

CN5
U9

C15

Slave CPU 5

C9
C11
C12
C13
C14
C17
C19
C21
C23
C25

RN3
RN4
RN5
C16

U10

C18
C20
C22

Slave CPU

C10

Note: Slave CPU 5 is incorporated
on the Expansion Borad

Slave CPU

CN4

Slave CPU's 6,7,& 8 all mount onto
the Expansion Board in the same way
as they do to the Main Controller

CN3

R3
R2

C24

C29

C26
C27

U11

U12

C28

302 - 6880 JUN 98

Figure 47: Expansion Board

7.4

Expansion Controller

An Expansion Controller ( Fast Fit Kit Number 159-0077 ) can be described as a Main Controller without a
without a Front Panel. A maximum of 3 can be introduced into any one Node, that is into any one FACP
and require Controller Interface Cards ( CIC ) and Network Interface Cards in order to communicate with
the Main Board / Controller.
Connecting Controllers together ( Networking within the same cabinet ) expands the system beyond 8
Slave CPU’s, that is the Main Board plus an Expansion Board.
Networking in this way enables the connection of up to 4 Expansion Controllers within the same FACP
cabinet. This requires the use of CIC’s and NIC’s but offers the added advantage that the RS422
communication bus is internal and all Controllers are physically and logically located at the same Node. It
is now possible to Network up to 32 Slave CPU’s in one cabinet with each Slave CPU connected to an
Addressable Loop, 16 Conventional Zone Board or Digital I/O Board. With this configuration only one
Controller has a Front Panel Board.
Once the system has been expanded to this degree it is obviously quite large and some form of indication
at a point remote from the FACP may become necessary. This is achieved with the use of a Controller
Interface Card (CIC ) and a Remote LED Mimic or a CIC, a Network Interface Card ( NIC ) and a Remote
LCD Repeater.
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7.5

INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Networking

When FACP’s are connected to each other they form a “ NETWORK “. Individual FACP’s in the Network
are referred to as NODES. The Network as defined by the limitations of the installation can consist of a
number of Nodes, the number of Nodes being dependant on the configuration of each Node. Typically an
entire Network could consist of 60 Slave CPU’s connected to loops, zones and or input / output devices
spread over several nodes. The Network is Peer to Peer with the entire system configuration being stored
at each Node. The system is then programmed so that information can be made invisible to particular
Nodes or visible to all Nodes. Likewise system commands can be global or restricted to specific parts of
the network.
The entire system can be programmed from Node 1 in the Network and is connected as a data loop which
provides redundancy should there be a single cabling fault.



IMPORTANT

While it is important that proper documentation is kept and maintained for any installation it becomes even
more important as a system develops into the larger types described above.
FIREFINDER FACP
NODE 1 CONTROLLER 1

BACKLIGHT

C N18

CN17

CN13
CN15

LED DISPLAY
POW ER ON

OFF

NORMAL FAULT

D4
CN5

D2
SW2

ALM
PRE

ADDRESS

DBA

FLT

CONTROLLER
302-669
BRD85MBA
BRD85CPU

SW 3
NODE ADDRESS

NOM
RST
LT

LEDS FLASH

BM
BI

SW7
N/F

EVC

CPU RESET

NOTE:
ONLY RS485 OR RS422
NOT BOTH

1
CN1

CN1

REMOTE LED
REPEATER
302 - 715

CN1

LOOP COMMS

SYSTEM

FACTORY
USE ONLY

CN2

2
3
4
5
6

TB4

SW5

LAMP
TEST

SW4

BUZZER
M UTE

SW6

CN2

LAMP
RESET

CN10

16 WAY RIBBON

LK2
CN16

TB5

9
10
11

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

LED
1

SW3

CN7

N/O

CN2

CN11

N/C

CN2

a b

G PI

13
27V IN

CN9

14
15

TB3

CN1
CN5

FRONT PANEL

PRINTER

C N2

TB3
+27V
0V
TB2

C OM

TXD

C N1

R XD

CTS

RS485 MULTIDROP
(SINGLE PAIR SHIELDED)
CABLE TYPE BELDEN 9841

TB1

TRX-

K2
S CRN
TB1
C N3

FIT K1 ON
LAST MIMIC
ONLY

OUT

21
22
23
24

CN4

TRX+
1 2 3
K1

RTS

CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD
(CIC) 302-7250

BZ1

C N6

CN4

+27 OV GND SCR TX- TX+

BZ1

EXPANSION LEDS

C N5

EXPANSION PANEL

OUT

CN7

CN3

CN2

+27 OV SCR TX- TX+

CN6

MODEM

RESET
SW1
CN8

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

CIC 27V OUTPUT OR
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

EXPANSION CONTROLLER
NODE 1 C2

CN6
LED AUX 5V
POW ER OUT

FIT K2
FOR BUZZER

BACKLIGHT

LED DISPLAY
POW ER ON

OFF

C N18

CN17

CN15

D4
CN5

10 WAY RIBBON

CN13

NORMAL FAULT

SW2
ALM

PRE

ADDRESS

DBA

c
CN2

FLT

a b

CN2

NOM
RST

SYSTEM

CN11

LOOP COMMS

LEDS FLASH

EVC

SW 3

CN1

LED
1
2
3
4
5
6

TB4
N/O

SW5

LAMP
TEST

LAMP
RESET

SW4

CN2

BUZZER
M UTE

TB5

9
10

SW6

CN16

SW3

CN7

N/C

CN1

16 WAY
RIBBON

CN10

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

FACTORY
USE ONLY

NOTE:
ONLY RS485 OR RS422
NOT BOTH

1
CN1

REMOTE LED
REPEATER
302 - 715

CPU RESET

NODE ADDRESS

LK2

BM
BI

SW7
N/F

G PI

13
27V IN

CN9

14
15

TB3
CN7

CN1
CN5

FRONT PANEL

PRINTER

C N2

TB3
+27V
0V
TB2

C OM

TXD

C N1

R XD

CTS

RS485 MULTIDROP
(SINGLE PAIR SHIELDED)
CABLE TYPE BELDEN 9841

FIT K1 ON
LAST MIMIC
ONLY

TB1

TRX-

K2
S CRN
TB1
C N3

OUT

21
22
23
24

CN4

TRX+
1 2 3
K1

RTS

CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD
(CIC) 302-7250

BZ1

CN4

+27 OV GND SCR TX- TX+

BZ1

EXPANSION LEDS

C N5

EXPANSION PANEL

C N6

CN3

CN2

OUT

+27 OV SCR TX- TX+

CN6

MODEM

RESET
SW1
CN8

26
27

29
30
31
32

CIC 27V OUTPUT OR
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

EXPANSION CONTROLLER
NODE 1 C3

CN6
LED AUX 5V
POW ER OUT

FIT K2
FOR BUZZER

BACKLIGHT

LED DISPLAY
POW ER ON

OFF

C N18

CN17

NORMAL FAULT

D4
CN5

D2
SW2

CN13
CN15

ALM

PRE

ADDRESS

DBA

c
CN2

FLT

CN2

NOM

10 WAY RIBBON

CN11
LOOP COMMS

RST

SYSTEM

LEDS FLASH

SW 3

CPU RESET

NOTE:
ONLY RS485 OR RS422
NOT BOTH

LED
1

3
4
5
6
7

SW5

LAMP
TEST

SW4

BUZZER
M UTE

SW6

LAMP
RESET

CN2

TB5

9
10
11

CN16

EVC

TB4
N/O

CN1

16 WAY
RIBBON

CN10

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

SW3

CN7

N/C

LK2

FACTORY
USE ONLY

NODE ADDRESS

REMOTE LED
REPEATER
302 - 715

SW7
N/F

CN1

CN2

a b

G PI

13
27V IN

CN9

14
15

TB3
CN7

CN1
FRONT PANEL

CN5

PRINTER

C N2

TB3
+27V
0V
TB2

C OM

TXD

C N1

R XD

FIT K1 ON
LAST MIMIC
ONLY

TB1

TRX-

K2
S CRN
TB1
C N3

OUT

21
22
23
24

CN4

TRX+
1 2 3
K1

RTS
CTS

CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD
(CIC) 302-7250

RS485 MULTIDROP
(SINGLE PAIR SHIELDED)
CABLE TYPE BELDEN 9841

BZ1

+27 OV GND SCR TX- TX+

EXPANSION LEDS

C N5

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

10 WAY RIBBON

CIC 27V OUTPUT OR
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

CN6
LED AUX 5V
POW ER OUT

TB1

FIT K2
FOR BUZZER

CN1

C O M M S IN
C
D
S
B
A

T B1

RT S

SW 2

CN7

CT S

R XD

T XD

Figure 48: Example of 2 Expansion Controllers within an FACP
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API 720

BACKLIGHT-

BACKLIGHT+

Jan 1999

BZ1

C OM

RV1

OPTIONAL RS232
(AVAILABLE FOR
HIGH LEVEL INTERFACE OR
GRAPHICS OR
REMOTE SERIAL PRINTER)

SW 3

PRINTER

RESET

COMMS OUT

REMOTE LCD
REPEATER
302 - 720

RS422 COMMS LOOP
TWO PAIR SHIELDED
BELDEN 8132 OR 9842

TB3

CN5

CN4

RS232
NOT AVAILABLE

C OM M S OUT
C
D
S

A
C TS

CN5
LCD

C OMMS OUT
D
C
B

SW2

a
b

SW3

R ESET

R TS

OFF

SW1

RXD

COMMS IN

T XD

T B2

TB2

COMMS OUT

COM
ISOLATE

DEBUG

CN2

POW ER

C OMMS IN
D
C
B

SW 1

OFF

NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
(NIC) 302-7240

27VDC POWER

CN1

CN3

COMMS IN

CONTRAST

EXPANSION PANEL

CN4

C N6

CN3

CN2

OUT

+27 OV SCR TX- TX+

CN6

MODEM

RESET
SW1
CN8

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CN17

CN15
C 18

CN2
1

a b

NOTES:
MAXIMUM DISTANCES BETWEEN PANELS = 1.2KM
IF GREATER DISTANCE ARE REQUIRED A RS422 REPEATER
(BLACK BOX 352A or 352A-F) TO BE FITTED EVERY 1.2KM
AFTER THE FIRST 1.2KM
CABLE TO BE USED = BELDEN 8132 OR 9842 TWO PAIR SHIELDED.

FIREFINDER
PANEL No1

BACKLIGHT

CN13

RV1

CN2

CN11
LOOP COMMS

SW 3

RN17

NODE ADDRESS

1
CN1

CN1

CONTROLLER

CN10

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

CN1

SW1

27V IN

CN9

REMOTE LCD REPEATER
302 - 720

BZ1

EXPANSION LEDS

CN1
CN5

FRONT PANEL

PRINTER

CN2

EXPANSION PANEL

CN4

CN7

CN3

CN2

OFF

CN6

MODEM

POWER

RESET
SW1
CN8

DEBUG

LK2
CN16

TB1
-

COMMS IN
C
D
S

C N1

C N3
1

S
COMMS IN
D
C
B

COMMS IN

C N2

NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
(NIC) 302 - 724

COMMS IN

COMMS OUT
C
D
S

COMMS OUT
RS422 COMMS LOOP
TWO PAIR SHIELDED
BELDEN 8132 OR 9842

RESET

C N5

OPTIONAL RS232
(AVAILABLE FOR
HIGH LEVEL INTERFACE OR
GRAPHICS OR
REMOTE SERIAL PRINTER)

TB3

C N4

BACKLIGHT

CN2

a b

SW3

FIREFINDER
PANEL No2

C N18

CN17

CN13

4
a b

SW2

RTS
CTS

PRINTER

a
b

SW3

RESET

27VDC POWER

TB1

COMMS OUT
D
C
B

R XD

TXD

TB2

COMMS OUT

C OM

RV1

CN5
LCD

16 WAY RIBBON

CN2

CN11
LOOP COMMS

RTS

CN7

CTS

SW 3

RN17

RXD
NODE ADDRESS

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

+
COM

27V IN

CN16

TXD

TOP LAYER

CN10

BZ1

CONTROLLER

API 720

CN1

OPTIONAL RS232
(AVAILABLE FOR
HIGH LEVEL INTERFACE OR
GRAPHICS OR
REMOTE SERIAL PRINTER)

Jan 1999

CN6

CN1
CN5

FRONT PANEL

PRINTER

BACKLIGHT-

CN4

CONTRAST

BZ1

EXPANSION LEDS

RV1

CN7

CN3

EXPANSION PANEL

BACKLIGHT+

RESET
SW1
CN8

16 WAY RIBBON
TB1
+
-

C N1

C N3
1

S
COMMS IN
D
C
B

OUT

COMMS IN

TO OTHER LCD REPEATER PANELS
IF INSTALLED

C N2
TB2

NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
(NIC) 302 - 724

COMMS OUT

COMMS OUT
D
C
B
A

C OM
TXD
R XD
c

a
b

SW3

RESET

RTS
CTS

2A
C N5

OPTIONAL RS232 (AVAILABLE FOR HIGH LEVEL INTERFACE OR
GRAPHICS OR REMOTE SERIAL PRINTER)

TB3

C N4

27VDC POWER

Figure 49: Example of Networking 2 Panels with LCD Repeaters

EXTERNAL FIELD

FACP (INTERNAL)

LED DISPLAY
POW ER ON

OFF

BACKLIGHT

CN17

CN5

ALM
PRE

DBA
FLT

16 WAY RIBBON

CN2

D4
D3

ADDRESS

c
a b
CN11

NORMAL FAULT

SW2

CN14

4
a b

CN18

CN13

ON
D2

CONTROLLER MAIN BOARD
CN2

CN2

NOM

SYSTEM

RST

LEDS FLASH

SW7
N/F

EVC

LOOP COMMS

CPU's

2,3,4

REMOTE
LED MIMIC 1

NODE ADDRESS

CN1

SLAVE

SW3

MAIN CPU

LED
1
2
3

CN1

4
5
6

TB4
N/O

CN2

CN7

CN3

EXPANSION PANEL

CN1

EXPANSION LEDS

FRONT PANEL

CN5

N/C
C
0V

11
12

GPI

13
14

PRINTER

CIC 27V OUTPUT
(OR EXTERNAL
SUPPLY)

CN3

CN4

OUT

MODEM

17
18
19
20
21
22

TB1

+27 OV GND SCR TX- TX+

RN3
CN4

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

CN1

OPTIONAL RS232
(AVAILABLE FOR
HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE
OR GRAPHICS OR
REMOTE SERIAL
PRINTER)

TB3
+27V
0V

LED DISPLAY
POW ER ON

OFF

D4
D2

CN5

ALM
PRE

ADDRESS

DBA
FLT
NOM
RST

SYSTEM

LEDS FLASH

CONTROLLER
INTERFACE
CARD

BM
BI

COM

SW7
N/F

TXD

EVC

RXD
RTS
CTS

REMOTE
LED MIMIC 2

RS485 MULTIDROP

TRX+

LED
1
2
3
4
5

TRXSCRN

TB4
N/O

7
8

OUT

CN2

N/C

TB1
CN3

NORMAL FAULT

SW2

CN1

CN6

27VDC POWER

CN5

9
10

TB5
0V

11
12
13

GPI

NOTES:
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN PANELS = 1.2KM
CABLE = BELDEN 9841 OR SIMILAR
SINGLE PAIR SHIELDED.

14
15

OUT

CN3

+27 OV SCR TX- TX+

TB3

17
18
19
20
21
22

TB1

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

TO MAXIMUM OF
32 LED MIMICS

Figure 50:Example of Networking 1 Panel and 2 LED Mimics
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CN4

POWER REQUIREMENTS
27VDC CAN BE DERIVED FROM THE FIREFINDER OR
AN EXTERNAL APPROVED 27VDC SUPPLY CAN BE
USED AND WIRED INTO TB1 + AND - TERMINALS

+27 OV GND SCR TX- TX+

CN8

TB3
+27 OV SCR TX- TX+

27V IN

CN6

TB5

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

CN16

CN2

2 CORE SHIELDED
CABLE TYPE BELDEN
9841 OR SIMILAR

CN10

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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Panel 302 - 7200

The LCDR mimics all displays as those shown at the main panel, provides controls to interrogate the
system and would normally connect / communicate with the Network Interface Card using RS422
communication protocol. The controls function in the same way as those on the FACP.
.

NORMAL

FIRE

FAULT

ISOLATE

PRE-ALARM

FireFinder
16/12/2004 12:32:42
AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA

SYSTEM IS NORMAL

ACKNOWLEDGE

Figure 51: Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Front Panel

CTS

TXD

RTS

RXD

COM

PRINTER

TB3
RS232 OUTPUT
HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE
[ HLI ]

CONTRAST

RV1

C D

S 0 V +27v

TB2
RS422 COMMS
IN TO TB1
NETWORK
INTERFACE
CARD [ NIC ]

CN7
PRINTER
OUTPUT

C D

S 0 V +27v

TB1
RS422 COMMS
OUT TO TB2
NETWORK
INTERFACE
CARD [ NIC ]

CN3
LCD

BACKLIGHT +

POWER
SW1

302-7200

BACKLIGHT -

ON
CN5
LCD

OFF

LCD Mounting
CN4
LCD

PRINTER
POWER

CN1

BZ1
CN2
RESET

CN9

DEBUG
Pin2 Rx Data
Pin3 Tx Data
Pin5 Shield

SW2
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Figure 52: Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Panel Board Layout
To set the address of the LCDR plug a PC into the Debug port, go to “Boot Mode” (BT) then type in EP82,
followed by a space and the Node address eg EP82 02. This address is hexadecimal format. The address
is that displayed on the screen in ConfigManager, typically NX. To display an address that has already
been set go to “Application Mode” and type in DA.

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SmartTerminal

SmartTerminal connects to the FireFinder™ Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) via the RS485 multidrop
communication port. Generally it is designed to be used anywhere where the status of the FACP is
required to be monitored by local personnel and limited control is required.

SmartTerminal;



8.1

Has front panel controls that allow the resetting of alarms and activation/silencing of alarm devices.
Enabling operational access to the controls is via a key-switch;
reports events from devices that are accessible to the host FACP. For example if the host FACP is
configured with global access then the connected SmartTerminal reports events from all devices. If
the host FACP is configured as local then the connected SmartTerminal reports events from devices
that are directly connected to the host FACP.

Operation

The operation of SmartTerminal can be considered to be in one of three states, these are;
1.
power up - when the SmartTerminal is initialising
2.
normal - when the SmartTerminal address has been set and is communicating with the FACP,
reporting normal / abnormal conditions and controlling the FACP via the front panel controls
3.
fault where the SmartTerminal is in fault and/or is unable to communicate with the FACP.

Power Up
The LCD displays a message telling the operator SmartTerminal is being powered up and that the hardware
is being initialised. Once the hardware has been successfully initialised set the address and SmartTerminal
should automatically transition to the normal state. Should a failure occur on power up press the “RESET”
button located on the LCD PCB ( see Figure 5 ) and check the address is correct.

Normal
The Normal state is entered from the “Power-up” or a return from the “Fault” state and is displayed on the
LCD if the SmartTerminal is communicating with the FACP and operating correctly. In this state the front
panel Power indicator is illuminated.

Fault
SmartTerminal enters the Fault state upon;
1.
2.
3.

a hardware failure
LCD module failure or
a loss of communications with the FACP ( indicated by the “DIAGNOSTIC” LED – not flashing and
the “no communications “ message being displayed)

In a Fault condition the front panel NORMAL indicator is extinguished and the details of the fault are
displayed on the LCD. The FACP will also indicate a fault in a similar manner.

8.2

Access levels

There are two levels of access.
Access level 1 only the Acknowledge, previous and next front panel controls are operative. All other
controls operate in access level two.
Access level 2 is entered when the key-switch is in the ENABLED position.

Keyswitch disabled

Keyswitch enabled

Figure 53: Keyswitch in the Disabled / Enabled Postions

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8.4

INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Specifications
Mechanical
Dimensions ABS Cabinet: ( mm )

300H x 360W x 100D

Environmental
Temperature:
Humidity:

-5ºC to + 55ºC
25% to 75%

Input Power
Operating Voltage ( nominal ):
Operating Voltage ( minimum ):
Quiescent Current @ 26.5VDC:
Maximum Current:
Cabling Requirements:

27VDC
18VDC
12.4mA (back light, off buzzer off”)
43.8mA (back light on, buzzer on)
2 core 1.5 to 2.5mm²

Optional 27VDC Power Supply:
Batteries:

1.8A plus 400mA Battery Charging
12Ahr

27VDC Outputs
Auxiliary 27VDC Distribution Protection:
Cabling Requirements:

24VDC 500mA Monitored
2 core 1.5 to 2.5mm²

Communications
Internal to FACP:
External to FACP:
Cabling Requirements:
Fault monitoring:
Maximum Number of SmartTerminals per FACP:
Maximum Distance ( from FACP ):

RS485
RS485
Twisted pair plus power
O/C, S/C
30
1.2Kms.

LCD

4 line X 40 character - backlit

Overview

SmartTerminal essentially consists of three PCBs;
1.

BRD82CEB2 – FACP – Communications Extender Board (Item Number 159-0129)
The Communications Extender Board is mounted inside the FACP and provides the protected
RS485 communications and 27VDC to the SmartTerminal Termination Board/s and LCD/s.

BRD82LTB2 – Termination Board
A Termination Board is mounted in each SmartTerminal to protect and interface the RS485
communications and 27VDC supply to the LCD Board

BRD82ICC2 – Control, LCD Communications and LCD Driver Board



Note: A maximum of 30 SmartTerminals may be connected to the communications bus over a distance
of approximately 1.2Kms

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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION

Operational & Key Features

SmartTerminal complies with AS4428 /NZS4512 and designed for use with the FireFinder™ series of
FACP’s.








8.6

4 line by 40 character LCD with backlight and navigation keys   keys allow the SmartTerminal to
be used for FACP operation and interrogation. Note the backlight is only energised when alarms are
present, a key has been pressed or controls enable key switch is enabled
Buzzer and system Reset.
System expansion capabilities / options:
A wide range of secure user functions. This includes the ability to isolate / de-isolate a large number
of system functions.
Flush or surface mountable enclosure.
Controls have tactile and audible feedback of operation.
All terminals cater for 2.5mm cables.

Mechanical

SmartTerminal is supplied in a ABS cabinet and consists of;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.



The Main Card, with all controls and indicators mounted directly onto it
1 X Termination Board
2 X ABS door keys
2 X 003 Enable / Disable keys
2 X Jumper links

Note:
A Communications Extender Board will be required if the Comms Bus in the FACP is fully
utilised and / or if one is not fitted.

The front door of the ABS version is locked by way of two clips on the right hand side of the cabinet. A
special locating key which has two raised pins that are inserted into the side of the cabinet unlocks the
door.

DOOR RELEASE PINS
DOOR RELEASE PINS

Figure 54: ABS Door Key and Front Panel Add On Card Surround Release Clip

CN1

LCD BACKLIGHT
CN3

BRD82ICC2-

DISCHARGE POINT
TOUCH HERE FIRST

LCD

R12 R46 R42

R47 R45 R43

28/04/2006

CN2

CN5
TO
TERM
BRD

CONFIG
U2
SW27

U3
U4
D35
D3

DIAGNOSTIC /
CONFIG LED

RN1

RESET

Main Control PCB

U5
BZ1

SW28

TH1
U7

D18

D22

CN9

LK1

CN7

D19

CN7

D23
D20
D32

D31

D24

BRD82ICC

PRINTER

CN8

U14

FLASH

U15

RN13

CN10

D29
D11

D15

PWR LINK
CN10

R35

Figure 55: Main PCB Layout
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D10

D14

U12

7 6

3 2

D13
Q2

U11

CN6
D21

U10
D17

KEYSWITCH

D16

CN11

PWR LINK

CN12

D12

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INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING & OPERATION
KNOCKOUTS
TOP ( x15 )
BACK ( x 4 )

KEY HOLE
MOUNTING
HOLE

CN1

TB2
CN3

D25

TB1
- COM
+
RS485 OUT

TB3 TB4
+24V 0V

+24V 0V

POWER IN POWER OUT

D26

BRD82LTB2-

R47 R45 R43

R12 R46 R42

LCD

- COM
RS485 IN

CN1

BRD82ICC2-

28/04/2006

CN2
DISCHARGE POINT
TOUCH HERE FIRST

03/05/2006

KEY HOLE
MOUNTING
HOLE

CONFIG
U2

CN5

SW27

LK1

C9
U4
RN2

D35
D2

RN1

R13

C12

CN6

BZ 1

C13

LCDA Main
Control PCB

RESET

BRD82LTB

R15
C16
R16
C17

SW28

TH1

RN3

U10
D17

KEYSWITCH

R44

R14
C15

DIAGNOSTIC

C21

R19
C19

CAB2116

C20

RN4

U11
C23

C22

D13

D9
R20

Q2
RN5
D21

7 6

R23

D23

D32

D 24

D31

RN8

RN9

PRINTER

BRD82ICC

CN7
D19

D29
D11

D15

CN7

D20

PWR LINK
CN11
CN10

R35

U15

KEY HOLE
MOUNTING
HOLE

D10

D14

RN10

U12

RN7

3 2

CN8

D22
U14
Q3

LK1

CN9

D18

R34 R32 C36 C29 C26 C25

PWR LINK

R30

CN12
Q5

D16

D12

RN13

D24

CN11

CN10

CN12

TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD

ORDER CODE

SERIAL NO
I/P VOLTAGE

27VDC

I/P CURRENT

SERIAL NO

ADDRESS
TESTED
QA APPR
DATE OF MAN

I/P VOLTAGE

CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE No.

12 mm

27VDC

N1236

I/P CURRENT

COMPLIANCE &
CONFIGURATION LABEL

R 6mm.

ADDRESS
TESTED
QA APPR
DATE OF MAN
CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE No.

FRONT DOOR HINGES
N1236

Figure 56: Typical Layout ( Externally Powered ) and Location of Keyholes

8.7

Installation & Cabling

The Communications Extender Board (Item Number 159-0129) should be mounted into the FACP and
cabled as shown below.
It should be noted the Communications Extender Board and its supporting plate is mounted in a piggy back
fashion onto one of the loop / zone boards.

2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD
(302-7350)
A

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

FRONT PANEL CONTROL (BRD85CTLA)
C N17

MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA)

C H15

D13

C H16

C N13

5.6 AMP SWITCHMODE
POWER SUPPLY (330-0002)

RJ45

C N20

ENSURE CN13 - 15 ARE FITTED
WITH PIN ENTRY SIDE FACING
THE BOTTOM OF THE BOARD

C H15

C N14
C N15

C N18

C N11

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

C N1

U14

C N1

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

U13

16 WAY

C N2

LOOP COMMS

C N2

U15

CN2

C N1

CPU BOARD
(BRD85CPU)

C N2

a b

L(AC) N(AC)
RN20

(AC)

-V

RN17

CN3

CN1

CN3

20 WAY

CN1

API-735
AUG 2000

U11

C H8

C H8 C H6

C H8

U10

C N10

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

27V IN

C N16

10 WAY

C N7

CN2
CN4

C N6

C N8

TX1

POWER

CN2
CN4

TX1

POWER

MODEM
C N21

TH1
C H1

C N2

C H2

C N3

C N4
C N1
B Z1

EXPANSION LEDS

C N5

FRONT PANEL

3 WAY

PRINTER

CN3

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

L2+ L1-

EXT
+35V

C N1

FRONT PANEL

EXPANSION LEDS

TO
LCDA
C H8

C N1

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

C H8

C H8
C H8

C N1

C OM
RS 485 OUT

TB1

27VDC
in/out

C N5

CN5

P OWE R OUT

TB3

+24V

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

C N3

C N4

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

C H8

RS485

C N2

CN5

20 WAY

L2+ L1-

BELL2
-

EXPANSION PANEL

C N2
1

C N2

C N2
1

TB4

CN3

CN1

CN3

CN1

BELL1
-

API-735
AUG 2000

CN3
CN2

7
CN3

8
CN4

TX1

CN2
CN4

POWER

TX1

AUX POWER O/P
+ + -

POWER

TB5 WARN SYS
+ NO C NC

+ -

TB4 AUXILIARY
NO C NC

CN1

CN2
CN4

20 WAY

TB2

COMMUNICATIONS EXTENDER
BOARD IS MOUNTED HERE

+ -

FAULT
NO C NC

CN3

TB6

ISOLATE
NO C NC

CN2

BRIGADE
PSU MONITOR
BOARD
(302-6732)
CN1

VALVE MON
NO C NC

ALARM
NO C NC

CUTAWAY CABINET BACKPAN VIEW
SHOWING MODULES FITTED TO THE BACKPAN
AND WIRING DETAILS

27VDC DISTRIBUTION

BATT FAIL
C

CUTAWAY FRONT DOOR REAR VIEW
SHOWING INSTALLED BOARDS ON
FRONT DOOR AND WIRING DETAILS

TB10

CN6

SGD II

DOOR SW DBA/MCP

TO BATTERIES

Figure 57: FACP Internal Layout

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SmartTerminal is then connected to the FACP as shown below.

SHIELDED COMMS CABLE
FACP FRONT PANEL CONTROL (BRD85CTLA)

+24VDC

RJ45
CABLE

CN17
CH16

MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA)

CH15

D13

CN20
CN13

SHIELD

CN14
CN15

2
CN2

CN2

LOOP COMMS

CN2

a b

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

U15

CN2

TB1

CN18

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

- COM
+
RS485 OUT
L2

RN20

ZD3

TH2

TH1

C15

ZD2

C12

U13

CN2

U11

CH8

CH8 CH6

CN1

COMMUNICATIONS EXTENDER BOARD
( ITEM NUMBER 159 - 0129 )

U14

CPU BOARD
(BRD85CPU)

+24V 0 V

TB4

POWER OUT

RN17

CN3

CH8

25/11/2005

BRD82LTB2

4
CN11

CN4

U10

TP3
D14

CN10

CN5

PSU MONITOR
BRIGADE I/F

27V IN

CN16

CN7
CN6

CN8

MODEM

R17

CN21

TH1
CN2

CH1

CH2

CN3

CN4

EXPANSION PANEL

CN1
BZ1

EXPANSION LEDS

FRONT PANEL

CN5

PRINTER

FACP CABINET

CN3

CN1

EXPANSION LEDS

TO AVAILABLE 27VDC
CONNECTOR (3 WAY)

RS485
OUT

VDC
IN
-

COM

TB2

TB3 TB4
+

+24V 0 V +24V 0 V
POWER IN POWER OUT

BRD82LTB2-

TO
LCD

LK1 NOT FITTED

- COM
RS485 IN

TB1
- COM
+
RS485 OUT

TB3 TB4
+24V 0V +24V 0V
POWER IN POWER OUT

BRD82LTB2-

CN1

COM

CN1

VDC 0V
OUT

03/05/2006

TB1

TB2
+

TO
LCD

TO NEXT LCDA
MAXIMUM OF 30

+24V

LK1 MUST BE FITTED TO
THE LAST BOARD ON
THE COMMS BUS

SmartTerminal 1

03/05/2006

RS485
IN

SmartTerminal 2
(IF FITTED)

TERMINATION BOARD No.2 ( BRD82LTB2 )

TERMINATION BOARD No.1 ( BRD82LTB2 )

Figure 58: Connecting SmartTerminal/s to the FACP

8.8

Setting the Address

Open the front door, locate the “CONFIG” button situated on the left hand side of the PCB and press
for 3 seconds. The buzzer and “Config” LED will double beep and flash respectively to indicate that
the Configuration mode has been entered. The LCD will now display the Configuration screen. This
screen consists of the code version number, current address and four adjustment markers. These
markers A-, A+, C-, and C+ are used to indicate the keys that adjust the address and LCD contrast.

Use the “PREVIOUS (A-) and NEXT” (A+) keys to select the desired address. The default value for
this address is 255 which is not a valid SmartTerminal address. The user must then select an
address value from 1 to 30, ie the same address as that set in the FACP. The keys corresponding to
C- (ACK) and C+ (RESET) are used in a similar manner to decrease and increase the LCD contrast
level. There is audible feedback for all key presses.

Once the address has been set press the “CONFIG” button again for 3 seconds and the screen will
return to its default and the “DIANOSTIC” LED will return to a slow flash. This slow flash indicates
SmartTerminal and the FACP are communicating normally ie the LED flashes if communications data
is being received from the FACP.



Note:

If the address is not set within the time out period of approximately 75 seconds SmartTerminal
will return to its normal state.

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8.9 Setting the
ConfigManager

SmartTerminal

Controller

Configuration

Right click on the Controller icon and select “Edit Module Types” to bring up the following screen/s.

Figure 59: The Controller Edit / Add Module Types Screens
Click within the check box to “tick” the
check box and click OK. Double click on the
Controller to open the Panel screen and the SmartTerminal tab should now be visible along with the other
installed functions.

8.10 Setting the SmartTerminal Reporting Parameters in ConfigManager
To set the SmartTerminal parameters click on the SmartTerminal tab and the following screen will be
displayed. Under the assigned SmartTerminal Card designator, 1 to 30, click in the Active box to change the
“N” (NO not fitted) to “Y” (YES fitted) and then enter or type in a “Description”. The description should be a
name given to the SmartTerminal or its physical location. Double click in each of the “Report” boxes to
display and set the, “Y” ( Yes reports the parameter) and “N” ( No does not report the parameter ) “Alarms,
Faults, Disables” parameters that SmartTerminal will display on each SmartTerminal at each location.



Note:

A maximum of 30 SmartTerminals can be used in the configuration of the FACP.

Note: In this case SmartTerminal
numbers 6 to 30 are not used.

Figure 60: Example of SmartTerminal Configuration Settings Screen
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In the above example Card 1 & 2;
i.
are active
ii.
are situated in the factory floor area 8
iii.
will display all Alarms
iv.
will not display any Faults, and
v.
will not display any Disables

Card 3
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

is active
is situated in the stores area
will display all Alarms
will display any Faults, and
will not display any Disables

Card 4 & 5
i.
are active
ii.
are situated in the security areas
iii.
will display all Alarms
iv.
will display any Faults, and
v.
will display any Disables

8.11 SmartTerminal Controls
All controls, except for the Enable / Disable keyswitch, are of a momentary push button style.

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SYSTEM IS NORMAL

EXTERNAL
BELL

WARNING
SYSTEM

ISOLATE

ALARM

ACK

AIF ACTIVE

SYSTEM FAULT

EXTERNAL BELL
FAULT
WARNING SYSTEM
FAULT
ACF
FAULT / ISOLATED

EARTH FAULT

ASE FAULT

DAY / NIGHT ACTIVE

POWER
POWER FAULT

FAULT

ISOLATED

RESET

ISOLATE

TEST

PRE ALARM

Figure 61: SmartTerminal Front Panel Layout

External Bell Isolate
Press to isolate the External Bell output (associated LED illuminated).
EXTERNAL
BELL

ISOLATE

Press again to re-enable the output (associated LED extinguished).
Active at access level 2.

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Warning System Isolate
Press to isolate the Warning System output (associated LED illuminated).
WARNING
SYSTEM

ISOLATE

Press again to re-enable the output (associated LED extinguished).
Active at access level 2 only.

Previous
PREVIOUS

Primary Function
Press to display the previously displayed LCD screen
Secondary Function
Set SmartTerminal address – A – (minus) decrement number
Active at access level 1 and 2

Next
NEXT

Primary Function
Press to display the next displayed LCD entry
Secondary Function
Set SmartTerminal address – A + (plus) increment number
Active at access level 1 and 2

Acknowledge
ALARM

Acknowledges the alarm condition of the sensor or conventional zone that is currently
displayed on the LCD.

ACK

If the key is held down for 3 seconds a lamp test is initiated. The Lamp Test
illuminates all indicators, segments on the LCD and momentarily sounds the buzzer
Active at access level 1 and 2.

Reset
FAULT

Resets the acknowledged alarm condition of the sensor or conventional zone
currently displayed on the LCD
Active at access level 2 only.

RESET

Isolate
ISOLATED

Isolates (or de-isolates) the sensor or conventional zone currently displayed on the
LCD
Active at access level 2 only

ISOLATE

Key Switch
Controls enable key switch. The SmartTerminal by default is in access level 1, and
when the control enable key switch is in the ENABLED position, the SmartTerminal is
in access level 2. Access level 2 is used to restrict access to certain controls.

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Buzzer
The Buzzer is activated under the following conditions and can be silenced by pressing the
Acknowledge (ACK) control locally or on the FACP.








Alarm condition
Devices – missing, out of calibration, wrong type, reporting an internal error
Loops – short circuit or open circuit
Monitored inputs and outputs on loop devices are in fault
Sounders – missing, wrong type or reporting an internal error
Modules within the panel – missing, wrong type or hardware error
Main and / or secondary power supply fault

8.12 SmartTerminal Indicators
Introduction
The following section details the operation of the front panel indicators on the SmartTerminal.

Isolate
ISOLATED

Indicator is illuminated when one or more device/s or conventional zones are isolated
either at the SmartTerminal or the FACP.

ISOLATE

Fault
FAULT

RESET

Indicator is illuminated when there is one or more faults on the system. Faults can be;
Devices – missing, out of calibration, wrong type, reporting an internal error
Loops – short circuit or open circuit
Monitored inputs and outputs on loop devices
Sounders – missing, wrong type or reporting an internal error
Modules within the panel – missing, wrong type or hardware error
Main and secondary supplies

Alarm
ALARM

General fire alarm indicator. The LED will flash until all alarms have been
acknowledged. Once Acknowledged the LED will remain steady until all alarms have
been cleared by Reset.

ACK

Warning System
WARNING
SYSTEM

Illuminated when the Warning System output has been isolated either at the
SmartTerminal or the FACP.

ISOLATE

External Bell
EXTERNAL
BELL

Illuminated when the External Bell output has been isolated either at the
SmartTerminal or the FACP.

ISOLATE

Power
POWER

Illuminated to show the presence of power. Flashes when mains have
failed

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Power Fault
POWER FAULT

Illuminated when there is a fault with the power supply. Fault can be no
mains, high charger voltage, low battery voltage or missing/damaged
battery

System Fault
SYSTEM FAULT

Illuminated when the FACP is unable to provide mandatory functions.
Indicator is latched, until cleared by reset

Earth Fault
EARTH FAULT

Illuminated when there is an earth fault detected on the panel

External Bell Fault
EXTERNAL BELL
FAULT

Illuminated if the External Bell output is in fault

Warning System Fault
WARNING SYSTEM
FAULT

Illuminated is the Warning System output is in fault

ACF Fault / Isolated
ACF
FAULT / ISOLATED

Illuminated steady if the ACF output has been disabled and flashes if the
ACF output is in fault (open or short circuit). Isolate has priority over fault

ASE Fault
ASE FAULT

Illuminated when the ASE output is in fault

Test
TEST

Illuminated when the FACP is in the test mode. Possible tests are alarm,
fault, walk, lamp and loop.

AIF Active
AIF ACTIVE

Illuminated when the AIF facility is active at the FACP

Pre - Alarm
PRE ALARM

Illuminated when one or more devices are in the pre-alarm condition and
not disabled

Day / Night Active
DAY / NIGHT ACTIVE

Illuminated when day / night facility has been enabled on the FACP

Programmable
Programmable 1 to 4 – For future use

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LCD Screen Format

There are 3 events that can be reported and displayed by SmartTerminal. The types of event are;
1.
Fire
2.
Faults and
3.
Disables.
The types of events are only associated with sensors and detectors hence faults associated with modules,
loops O/C – S/C, power supplies and so forth are not reported on the LCD.
The SmartTerminal has front panel indicators for each type of event. When SmartTerminal is configured not
to report a type of event and that event type is present (and the corresponding front panel indicator is
illuminated on the SmartTerminal), then a standard information screen is displayed on the LCD stating the
system is not normal and the operator should see the FACP.

Alarm
If configured the screen format for reporting loop / sensor / zone fire condition is:
LCD Line Number
Information
1
Device descriptor (up to 33 characters) Type Descriptor (up to 6 characters)
2
Loop address and zone number(Lxx Syyy.zz Zwww) current device status
3
Date and Time of occurrence (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS)
4
Alarm sequence number ( Device Alarms nnn of nnn)

Fault
If configured the screen format for reporting loop / sensor / zone fault condition is:
LCD Line Number
Information
1
Device descriptor (up to 33 characters) Type Descriptor (up to 6 characters)
2
Loop address and zone number(Lxx Syyy.zz Zwww) current device status
3
Blank
4
Fault sequence number ( Device Fault nnn of nnn)
Note: The fault types only relate to devices.
In the event of a loss of communications, for a period of greater than 15 seconds the SmartTerminal
will default to the No Communications screen. The format for this screen is:
LCD Line Number
Information
1
2
No Communications
3
4

Device Isolate / Disables
If configured the screen format for reporting loop / sensor / zone disable condition is:
LCD Line Number
Information
1
Device descriptor (up to 33 characters) Type Descriptor (up to 6 characters)
2
Loop address and zone number(Lxx Syyy.zz Zwww) current device status
3
Blank
4
Isolate / Disable sequence number ( Device Fault nnn of nnn)

Pre-alarm
If configured the screen format for reporting loop / sensor / zone Pre-alarm condition is:
LCD Line Number
Information
1
Loop address and zone number(Lxx Syyy.zz Zwww)
2
Pre-alarm descriptor (up to 15 characters)
3
Line is left blank
4
Pre-alarm sequence number ( Device Pre-alarms nnn of nnn)

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Normal / Default
The format for reporting that everything is normal is:
LCD Line Number
Information
Current Date and Time (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM)
1
System Status
2
Blank
3
Blank
4
The screen is only displayed when there are no alarms, fault or disables on the panel.
The default screen is only displayed when there are no device alarms, device faults or device
disables present on the system. The highest priority current system status will be displayed and can
be one of the following listed in order of highest to lowest priority:
1.
“SYSTEM ALARM”
2.
“SYSTEM PRE-ALARM”
3.
“SYSTEM FAULT”
4.
“SYSTEM ISOLATE”
5.
“SYSTEM NORMAL”

Config
The Config screen displays the following
LCD Line Number
Information
1
VX.X ( This is the code software version number )
2
Address
3
4
A - A + C - C+
A - A + : adjusts the address 1 to 30, 30 being the maximum number of SmartTerminals that can be
connected to the FACP, ( default is 255 which is not a valid address).
The function keys perform the following;
A – press “Previous”
A+ press “Next”
C - C+: decreases [-] and increases [+] the LCD contrast level.
The function keys perform the following;
C – press “Silence Buzzer”
C+ press “Reset”

9.1

Trouble Shooting Chart
Problem

Solution

Normal Supply LED not illuminated
FACP Earth Fault LED illuminated
FACP System Fault LED illuminated
FACP Warning System Fault LED illuminated

RS485 Communication Bus not working

Check supply voltage it should be set to 27.2VDC.
Nominal fault voltages are - Low = (<18VDC)
High = (> 28VDC )
Check all input and output cabling and wiring
assemblies for short to ground
Ensure correct panel configuration
Check all connections for loose wiring
Check correct E.O.L is fitted
Check wiring is connected correctly
Refer FACP LCD. This may identify where there is a
break in the communication line
Check the SmartTerminal Diagnostic Config LED is
flashing. If not the FACP is not communicating with
the SmartTerminal. Check the RS485 cabling.
If flashing check the SmartTerminals address.

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Agent Release Control

Agent Release control consists of a Agent Release Module, Termination Board and an optional Local
Control Station.

10.1 Operation
Introduction
The Agent Release Module and Termination Board communicate with the FACP via the RS485 multi-drop
bus.
The Local Control Station communicates only with the Termination Board via a separate RS485 bus. Up to
4 Local Control Stations can be connected to one termination board.
Agent discharge operates in two modes – automatic and manual. The manual mode is selected by
pressing the Inhibit switch on any Local Control Station. To indicate the system is in manual the Inhibit LED
will be illuminated. Pressing Inhibit again will toggle or return the mode to automatic and extinguish the
Inhibit LED.
The “ Agent Released ” Pressure Switch ( PSW ) is wired to the PSW input on the Termination Board and
is used to confirm that the agent has been released. The circuitry involved in this process can be
configured to accept a normally open contact, normally closed contact, normally open mechanically
operated (manual) or is ignored ( not fitted ) and is selected via FACP on-site programming. If the
mechanical ( manually operated ) option is selected the module monitors the pressure switch input and
provides notification the agent has been released manually, initiates an alarm and illuminates the “Agent
Released “ indicator.
Manual Mode
When the system is in manual mode, then;
 The Local Control Station Inhibit indicator is lit at the FACP and all Local Control Station’s.
 The buzzer at all Local Control Stations will sound until the inhibit is released.
 The System Inoperative output is turned on.
 The Automatic discharge sequences are prevented from starting.
If an automatic discharge sequence was underway and the inhibit switch is activated
(switched to manual mode) the discharge sequence is aborted and the sequence is reset.
This means the Stage 1 and Stage 2 outputs are switched off.
To manually discharge the agent the “ Lock Off Valve “ must be open and the Manual Release switch on
the Local Control Station pressed. The manual discharge sequence is;
 Manual Activation indicator is lit on the FACP and Local Control Station.
 The FACP activates its brigade alarm output.
 Stage 1 outputs are switched to +24VDC. [FIRE ALARM sign illuminated, aural alarm
sounds].
 Stage 2 outputs are switched to +24VDC. [ FIRE ALARM, EVACUATE & DO NOT ENTER
signs illuminated, aural alarm sounds ].
 The optional pre-release start delay is activated ( Selected via FACP on-site programming ),
time out and an ON Interlock signal will then operate the selected release circuitry.
 The Agent Discharge LED on the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station will
illuminate when the Pressure Switch input on the Termination Board is activated.
 Activate gas-fired output.



Note: The Interlock Input can be defaulted to the on position by placing a 10K EOL termination
resistor across the terminals TB2. 7 / 8 of the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station.

Auto Mode
Automatic discharge is when one or two zones going into alarm initiate the agent discharge sequence.



Note: A “manual release” can still be initiated in “auto mode” but the LCS “Inhibit” control WILL
NOT inhibit / abort the agent release sequence.
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Single Zone Activation, the following discharge sequence is executed;
 Automatic Activation LED is illuminated on the Agent Release Module and Local Control
Station.
 Stage 1 outputs are switched to +24VDC. [FIRE ALARM sign illuminated, aural alarm
sounds].
 Stage 2 outputs are switched to +24VDC. [ FIRE ALARM, EVACUATE & DO NOT ENTER
signs illuminated, aural alarm sounds ].
 Optional pre-release delay is started ( Selected via FACP on-site programming ).
 The delay times out and if the Interlock signal is ON, the selected circuit will activate.
 The Pressure Switch field input on the Termination Board is activated and the Agent
Discharge LED on the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station will be illuminated.
 Activate gas-fired output.
Dual Zone Activation, if the first zone goes into alarm the following steps are initiated;
 The automatic activation LED on the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station will
flash.
 Stage 1 outputs are switch to –24VDC. [FIRE ALARM sign illuminated, aural alarm sounds].
When the second zone goes into alarm, then the following steps occur;
 Automatic activation LED goes steady.
 Stage 1 outputs are switched to +24VDC. [ FIRE ALARM & EVACUATE signs illuminated,
aural alarm sounds ].
 Stage 2 outputs are switched to +24VDC. [ DO NOT ENTER sign illuminated ].
 Optional pre-release delay commences ( Selected via FACP on-site programming ).
 The delay times out and if the Interlock signal is on the selected circuit will activate.
 The Pressure Switch field input on the Termination Board is activated and the Agent
discharge LED on the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station will be illuminated.
 Activate gas-fired relay output.
Service Switch
The service switch is situated on the Agent Release Module when activated causes the following;
 Electrically isolates the activation circuitry from the agent release device.
 Operates the System Inoperative output.



Note: The service switch is NOT overridden by a manual discharge.

Lock-Off Valve
When the manual lock-off valve is operated;
 The agent is blocked from reaching the release valve.
 The lock-off valve inhibit indicator LED’s on the Agent Release Module and Local Control
Station are illuminated.
 The system inoperative output operates.
Fault Monitoring
Fault conditions are initiated by:
 The Pressure Switch monitoring circuit.
 The Low Pressure Switch monitoring circuit.
 The Lock-off Valve monitoring circuit.
 Activation circuitry.
 Stage 1 outputs. ( Aural & visual discharge alarms ).
 Stage 2 outputs. ( Aural & visual discharge alarms ).
 A Zone Fault.
 A Fault on the interlock input.
 A Fault with a LCS.



Note #1: The common fault indicator on the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station is
illuminated for any Fault condition.
Note #2: For a pressure switch fault, low pressure switch fault, lock-off valve fault, stage 1 output
fault, stage 2 output fault and interlock fault, the FACP will signal the brigade.
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Note #3: When there is a fault in the activation circuit or in the trigger zones, in
addition to the above, the system inoperative output is operated.
Note #4: The FACP fault buzzer will sound for all faults.
Note #5: The FACP will report the type of fault on the LCD.
Isolation
If a trigger zone is isolated at the FACP the trigger zone isolated indicator at the Agent Release Module
and Local Control Station is illuminated, and the system inoperative output is operated.
System Inoperative Output
The system inoperative output is switched to +24VDC under the following conditions;
 Operation of the Service Switch.
 A Fault in the selected trigger circuit.
 Operation of the Lock-off valve.
 Operation of the Inhibit at an Local Control Station.
 A Fault in any of the activation zones.
 If any of the activation zones are isolated.
Manual Mechanical Release of the Agent
With agent release systems, a manual mechanical means can be provided to release the agent.
If the pressure switch is activated (indicating that the agent has been released), and the agent release
module has not activated the selected activation circuit, then the following will occur:
 Stage 1 output is switched to +24VDC and stage 1 relay is output closed
 Stage 2 output is switched to +24VDC and stage 2 relay output is closed
 Light the agent release led on the ACC and LCSs
 Activate gas-fired relay output
Monitoring of the Pressure Switch
Due to the requirements of Manual Mechanical Release of the Agent, the pressure switch input conveys
two pieces of information:
When the pressure switch input is active, it signals that the agent has been released. The
release can be as a result of the agent release module or due to a manual mechanical release.
1.

When the pressure switch is not active, it signals that there is a full bottle of agent
available to be discharged.
2.

In order for the agent release module to respond to a manual mechanical release, the pressure switch
must have been previously not active, to signify that a full bottle of agent is available

10.2 Agent Release Module BRD25ARB –A
The Agent Release Module controls and monitors all the requirements for agent release and carries the
slide in label for identification of the agent and application area.
Figure 62: Front Panel Layout

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10.3 Controlled Access
Service Inhibit When activated, the module goes into service mode, which results in the selected agent
activation circuit being electrically isolated. Control to be secured from unauthorised use, therefore a keyswitch is required. Key is only removable in the off position.
I
N
H
I
B
I
T

A
G
E
N
T

Lifting the switch cover and pressing the push button places the system in manual mode –
which prevents an automatic release sequence from starting, and sounds the buzzer at the Local Control
Station(s). This two action safety feature prevents any accidental operation of the control and should not
be disabled.
SELECT

AGENT

When activated, causes the selected agent to toggle between Initial and Reserve. Indicators
show which agent has been selected.

Agent Release Module PCB Layout
The PCB is fitted with two 2 x RJ45 connectors CN6 & 7 for power (27VDC) and communications (RS485)
for communications between the Agent Release Module and the FACP Main Control Board.

CN5

COMMS IN / OUT
CN6
CN7

Agent Inhibit
Switch

RS485
&
+/- 27v
Out

RS485
&
+/- 27v
In

JTAG

LK1

BRD25ARB5-

BZ1

ADDRESS
SWITCH
S W2

Out

LK2

MCP

MANUAL HOLD/
AGENT
CN1
INHIBIT

10K
EOL

CN2
KEYSWITCH

CN3
REMOTE
SWITCHES
FUTURE USE

MANUAL
RELEASE

RS 485 OUT

RS 485 IN

COM

TB2

TB1

TB4

Figure 63: Exploded View

Figure 64: Underside of the Module PCB

Quiescent Current: 28.5mA



INTERLOCK

COM

+24V

Agent Release
MCP (Fit 10K EOL)

Service Inhibit
Keyswitch

INHIBIT
SWITCH MON
DISABLE

Note: If the keyswitch is not used CN2 will carry a link so as to enable the panel.

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1 2 3 4

PCB

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TERMINATOR
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Local Control Station

The Local Control Station is supplied fitted into enclosure and has the same indicators and “Agent Inhibit
switch as the Agent Release Card but no Agent Select button or Service Inhibit keyswitch (this is replaced
by the Inhibit push button).
The Comms line is RS485 and is cabled to the Agent Termination Board.
The Interlock is a monitored input with 10K EOL. This input is used to determine if air conditioning
dampers and doors are closed but can be defaulted to the “ON” condition by terminating the input with a
2K2Ω EOL.



Note: Typically the agent is not discharged until all dampers / doors are closed.

LCS MCP Control
Lifting the cover and pressing the MCP starts the manual agent release sequence. This two action safety
feature prevents any accidental operation of the control and should not be disabled.

Buzzer (located at the FACP)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Buzzer sounds;
under all fault conditions and can be silenced by using the FACP buzzer silence control.
when the LCS Inhibit control is activated – after 8 hours – treated as an isolate condition.
when the service inhibit is activated - after 8 hours – treated as an isolate condition

Buzzer Located at the LCS - To comply with AS4214 – the buzzer at the LCS sounds when the
automatic discharge of the agent has been inhibited via the agent inhibit push button located at the ACC or
LCS(s). In some installations, it is preferred not to sound the buzzer when the automatic discharge of the
agent has been inhibited because workers have a set exit procedure which includes checking the agent
inhibit condition has been removed. In order to meet both requirements, the continual sounding of the
buzzer when the automatic discharge of the agent has been inhibited is configurable through the
“Programming” menu at the FACP. This only affects the buzzer at the LCS(s).

LCS Local Control Panel Inhibit
TO INHIBIT AUTOMATIC AGENT RELEASE
LIFT COVER AND PRESS BUTTON

PRESS AND HOLD UNTIL THE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED
which indicates the inhibit is activated at the ARC or any of the LCSs. To disable the “Inhibit” PRESS AND
HOLD again until the lamp is no longer illuminated.

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Local Control Station Interconnections
CN5

EOL
TERMINATOR
LINK
ONLY USED ON THE LAST
LCS ON THE COMMS BUS
LK1

JTAG

Address
Switch
Set to 1

1 2 3 4

CN1

Local Control Station

SW2

1 2 3 4

LK2
INHIBIT
SWITCH MON.
DISABLE

1 2 3 4

BRD25ARB5-

MANUAL HOLD/
AGENT
INHIBIT

1 2 3 4

SIG

+
SCRN

10K
EOL
2K2
10K
EOL

INTER
LOCK
INSERT A 2K2 ACROSS
THE 10K EOL TO
DEFAULT TO "ON"

0V DC

TB1
27VDC

Agent Termination Board
within the FACP

+27VDC OUT
TO NEXT LCS

+27VDC IN FROM
TERMINATION BRD.

RS 485 OUT INTERLOCK
COM
TB2

RS 485 IN
COM

MANUAL
+24V 0 V +24V 0 V RELEASE
TB4
TB1

RS 485
COMMS
BUS

LCS Interconnections
Quiescent Current: 18.5mA
The LCS is fitted with a 3 terminal strips TB1, 2 & 3
Pin

Assignment

TB1 1 &
3
2&4
TB4 1&
2
TB2 1 &
4
2&5
3&6
7
8

+27VDC
0VDC
Manual
Release
RS485 +
The Comms line is RS485 and supports
In/Out
communications between the local control station and
the termination board.
RS485 – In/out
RS485 Com
The Interlock is a supervised input which is used to determine if
Interlock+
air conditioning dampers and doors are closed. Typically the
Interlockagent is not released until all dampers and doors have been
closed.

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MANUAL
ACTIVATION
LOCK OFF
VALVE INHIBITED
AGENT LOW
PRESSURE

AUTOMANTIC
ACTIVATION
STAGE 2
TIMER RUNNING
TRIGGER ZONE
ISOLATED

AGENT
DISCHARGED
AGENT CIRCUIT
FAULT

INTERLOCK

INITIAL AGENT

RESERVE AGENT

COMMON FAULT

TO INHIBIT AUTOMATIC AGENT RELEASE
LIFT COVER AND PRESS BUTTON

AGENT
RELEASE
BREAK GLASS
PRESS HERE

Figure 65: Local Control Station Layout

Common Agent Release & LCS Indicators
There are 12 indicators on both the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station. They are;
MANUAL
ACTIVATION

– Red Illuminated when a manual release sequence has commenced. Manual
release sequence can only be started by activating the manual release at the ACC or LCS.
Indicator is extinguished by initiating a “RESET” on the FACP.
AUTOMATIC
ACTIVATION

– Red Illuminated when an automatic release sequence has commenced. This
occurs when the selected zone(s) on the FACP have gone into alarm. For dual zones, the indicator should
flash when the first zone goes into alarm, and steady when the second zone goes into alarm.
Indicator is extinguished by activating RESET on the FACP.
AGENT
DISCHARGED

– Blue Illuminated when the pressure switch indicates the agent has been released.
For Pyrogen, feedback is from the thermal switch. If there is no pressure switch fitted, the indicator will be
illuminated immediately the agent release signal is activated (Selected via FACP on-site programming –
refer to relevant FACP Manual). Indicator is extinguished by activating RESET on the FACP.
LOCK OFF
VALVE INHIBITED

– Yellow Illuminated when the lock-off valve has been activated.

STAGE 2
TIMER RUNNING

– Yellow Stage 2 Timer Running Illuminated when the pre-discharge delay timer
is running. Indicator is extinguished by activating the RESET control on the FACP.
AGENT CIRCUIT
FAULT

– Yellow Illuminated when there is a fault on the monitored Main or Reserve

activation circuits. Eg S/C or O/C.
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AGENT LOW
PRESSURE

– Yellow Illuminated when the low pressure switch is activated.
This indicates a leakage at the agent cylinder. The low pressure switch is a separate
switch. It is not the same pressure switch as used for the agent discharged indicator.
TRIGGER ZONE
ISOLATED

– Yellow Illuminated when any of the programmed trigger zones on the FACP are

isolated.
COMMON FAULT











– Yellow Illuminated under the following fault conditions;
pressure switch monitoring fault,
low pressure switch monitoring fault,
lock-off valve monitoring fault,
activation circuit fault,
stage 1 output fault,
stage 2 output fault,
LCS fault (missing or extra),
trigger zone(s) fault,
low agent pressure and interlock fault.

INTERLOCK

– Yellow Illuminated when the interlock input (eg from dampers, doors etc) is off
during the discharge sequence – meaning the dampers, doors etc are not closed as they should be or a
fault exists. The “Interlock” is overridden after 10 seconds and the agent is released



Note: The Interlock is a Monitored Input and can be defaulted to the ON position by terminating
the input ( TB2 7 & 8 ) into a 2.2K EOL resistor.
INITIAL AGENT

– Green Illuminated when the “ Initial“ Agent is selected.

RESERVE AGENT

– Yellow Illuminated when the “ Reserve “ Agent is selected.

10.5 Agent Release Termination Board BRD25ATB
Monitored
INPUTS

LCS CABLE

///

LK1

RL4
+L

302-7870
03/09/02

-L

RELEASE

MAIN
N/0 COM +
-

TB6

C
RL5

NO
NC

RL6

Contact
Rating
1A & 24V

COMM
-L

RESV
+
-

TB7

NO
NO

Contact
Rating
1A & 24V

COMM

C
RL2

N/0 COM

TB5
NC

Contact
Rating
1A & 24V

C
RL1

EOL
Termination

///

27V In

Contact
Rating
1A & 24V

TB3 TB4

TB2
NC

C
N
2

N/0 COM

+ LOCK-

+ PSW -

///

RS485 Control
Out to Next
Board or Link 1
EOL is Applied

+ L.PSW-

TB1

C
N
1

STAGE2

STAGE1

///

RS485 Control
In From CN2 of
Previous Board
or CN21 of the
Main Control
Board

SIG+
0VDC
SCRN SIG+24VDC

+ - Outputs are Monitored

GAS
SYST.
FIRED INOP.

COMM
RL7

C
RL3

-L

U2
Q2

U10

Address Setting

CN3 CN4

ON
CN5

27V to
Next Board

1 2 3 4

SW1

Figure 66: Agent Termination Board PCB Layout

The Agent Termination Board interfaces to;
1.

The FACP via CN1, CN2 continuing the RS485 communications bus if required. LK1 is
inserted if this is the last backpan board on the bus.

LCS’s ( up to 4 ) via TB1. LK1 is inserted in the last board in the RS485 Bus
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Monitored Inputs: via TB2. ( EOL Resistance 22K, Series Resistance
4K7 )
(a)
Pressure Switch ( PSW ) agent released
(b)
Low Pressure Switch ( LPSW ) agent storage cylinder pressure has dropped to a predetermined level; and
(c)
Interlock, the manual lock-off valve has been operated.

Gas Fired: Output via RL2 N/O contacts rated at 1A @ 24VDC wired to TB3. Used to indicate
to other monitoring devices the agent has been released.

System Inoperative: via RL1 N/O contacts rated at 1A @ 24VDC wired to TB4. Used to warn
by way of signage / audible alarm and/or monitoring that the system is inoperative.

Stage 1: Output; initiates the visual and audible Fire Alarm and Evacuate warnings.
(a)
Monitored; via RL4 C/O contacts wired to TB5 1 & 2 ( EOL required 10K ) and
(b)
un-monitored; via RL5 N/O contacts wired to TB5 3 & 4.

Stage 2: output; initiates the visual and audible Fire Alarm and Do No Enter warnings
(a)
Monitored; via RL6 C/O contacts wired to TB6 1 &2; ( EOL required is 10K ) and
(b)
Un-monitored; via RL3 N/O contacts wired to TB6 3 & 4

Release: Main actuating circuit, monitored (10KΩ EOL required) via TB7 1 & 2 ( 2A current
limited ),
Release: Reserve actuating circuit, monitored (10KΩ EOL required) via TB7 3 & 4 ( 2A
current limited )
(a)
To Pyrogen Igniter ( max of 10 )
(b)
Metron Igniters ( max of 10 – a series 2watt 10 resister must be added to the circuit )
(c)
Solenoid valve ( max current of 2 amps & 27VDC )

10.6 Interface Wiring
Monitored Inputs TB2 1 & 2
Pyrogen,
This input relies on a thermal fuse used in conjunction with 22K EOL and 4K7 series resistors.
The type of agent release mechanism has to be set in the Programming Menu for the input to
function as per the manufacturers specifications and be in accordance with the relevant Standard.
To Next 302-740 if Applicable
Place 10K EOL Across Last Board.

Pyrogen Release
Board 302-740
C2

* Keep cable length
to a minimum

-VE

TB2

FUSE

+VE

Pyrogen
Canister

D1
R2
R1
302-7400
17/10/00

4K7

Pyrogen
Release
Point

To TB7
MAIN or
RESERVE
Release

10K
EOL

TB1

10K EOL
Solenoid

22K
EOL
- PSW

+
TB2
Termination Board

Alternative
Wiring to TB7

+ -

TB7
MAIN

Figure 67: Pyrogen Wiring

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Solenoid & Metron
This input relies on N/O or N/C relay contacts used in conjunction with 22K EOL and 4K7 series
resistors. The type of agent release mechanism and contacts used has to be set in the Programming Menu
for the input to function as per the manufacturers specifications and be in accordance with the relevant
Standard.
Note: The PSW, LPSW & the Interlock Mechanisms are all
mounted onto the top of the cylinder containing the Agent
Agent
Distribution

10K EOL

+ -

22K
EOL

To TB7
MAIN or
RESERVE
Release

Solenoid

22K EOL

4K7

22K EOL

TB7
MAIN

Termination
Board
+ - +

RESV

MAIN / RESERVE
RELEASE

* For METRON

4K7
- +

Agent
PSW

add a series 10ohm resistor here

LPSW

LOCK

Figure 68: Solenoid, Metron PSW, LPSW and “LOCK” Wiring

LPSW & Lock
These inputs are also monitored and should be wired as shown above

TB3
*
= MOV
*
35V

RL2A

To Monitoring
Interface / Device

TB4

RL1A

+
System Inoperative

+27V Current
Limited to1A

Figure 69: Gas Fired Wiring

To Sys
Inop Mon

Figure 70: System Inoperative Wiring

As can be seen from above the;
Gas Fired Output can be wired to any interfacing or 1A monitoring circuit that requires a closed relay
contact to indicate a change of state. This could be a relay or a solid state device.
System Inoperative Outputs 27V @ 1A to supply interfacing, signage and aural alarms to indicate the
system has been taken out of service or has developed a fault.

Stage 1, Stage 2
Stage 1

Stage 2

RL4A

RL6A

RL4B

RL6B

TB5 / 6
1

+ve

-ve

2
3

RL5A

RL3A

The above circuitry applies to both
TB5 ( Stage 1 ) and TB6 ( Stage 2 )
Termination Board Relays

= MOV
35V

10K
EOL

-(+)
To audible / visual
device or interface

*
0V

Figure 71: Stage 1 and 2 Wiring

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1 or 2 Way
Signage

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TB6 = Stage 2

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10.7 Warning Signs
Description
The warning signs are driven by a 2 wire system and may be configured for single or dual stage operation.
An on-board buzzer provides an audible warning which may be disabled by removing JP3.
External evacuation devices, eg sounders may be connected to TB3 of the input termination board. An
external mute push-button (N/O contacts) may also be connected to Term 3 on the warning sign PCB to
enable the user to silence the internal buzzer and evacuation device. Inserting JP4 disables this function.
Enclosures
The IP50 is a metal enclosure. The facia surround is fitted by removing the screw on the left hand side of
the enclosure and pulling it away to the left. The facia sign is fitted in place and the tabs bent over to hold it
in place. Two holes in the backpan of the chassis allow for mounting.
The IP65 ABS enclosure has 10 screws, tightened evenly but not over tightened, hold the facia in place.
Do not over tighten. 4 holes in the backpan allow for mounting.
Specifications:

Operational Voltage

Power Consumption Continuous


IP Ratings



Environmental

28VDC
At 24VDC 55mA Stage 1
At 24VDC 140mA Stage 2 (100mA Muted)
IP50 ( Dim: 190H x 315W x 73D mm )
IP65 ( Dim: 200H x 295W x 65D mm )
-10˚C to +55˚C Dry heat
+40˚C @ 0 to 93% Relative Humidity

Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.

Remove the backpan from the enclosure to ensure it is not damaged while mounting the
enclosure.
Bring the cabling into the enclosure by removing the knockouts most appropriate for the
installation.
Mount the enclosure, remount thebackpan, set the configuration and then cable as per the
following diagram.
ENSURE THE AGENT IS ISOLATED and test from the Agent Release Module.

Cabling
Term 3 (Buzzer Mute)
BUZZER MUTE

Normally Open [ N/O ] Push Button Switch (Optional)

INPUT

Term 4 ( Single pair polarity reversing / 2 Stage Input )
Stage 1
Stage 2

0V – 24VDC
24VDC – 0V

Configuration – Jumper Settings
JP 1 (Continuous / Flashing)

JP 2 (Single / Dual Stage)

1-2 Continuous
2-3 Flashing (DEFAULT)

1-2 Single Stage
2-3 Dual Stage (DEFAULT)

LED's Permanently ON
LED's flashing at 1.5Hz

JP 3 (Enable Buzzer)
1-2 ENABLE BUZZER
(DEFAULT)

Full sign on for Stage 1&2
Half sign on for Stage 1
Full sign on for Stage 2

JP 4 (Disable External Mute)
Buzzer activates
both Stage 1 & 2

for

1-2 EXTERNAL
(DEFAULT)

MUTE

Disable external mute for
internal Buzzer

JP 5 ( Enable External Evacuation Device ) [ not used ]
1-2 ENABLE EXTERNAL EVACUATION
External evacuation device will activate on Stage 1 & 2
DEVICE (DEFAULT)
with the tone dependent on the input polarity

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WARNING SIGN TERMINATION BRD
TB1

C OM+
STG1

BRD 42WTB2- A

TB2

CN1/2

INPUT

TERM
6
OUTPUT

INPUT

TERM
2

TERM
3

OUTPUT

TERM
1

+
TONE 1
+
TONE 2

BUZZER
MUTE

NOT
USED

EXTERNAL
SO UNDER

TP10

ROW

BACKPAN RETAINING
SCREWS IN EACH CORNER

BUZZER MUTE

COM +

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1

+
TONE 1
+
TONE 2

COM +

GND

2 WIRE INPUT FROM AGENT TERMINATION BOARD
10K TO NEXT WARNING SIGN IF USED
FIT 10K EOL TO LAST SIGN (MAX 6)

TERM
4

TERM 5
LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1

TP1

+
+
-

OUT

STG2

TB3

VANTAGE
SOUNDER
(MAX 1)

NOT USED

TO N/O MUTE SWITCH

TP11

JP"X"
TP12

ROW

NOT USED

1 2
3
JUMPER
NUMBERING

TP13

TP7

TP8

ROW

NOT USED

TP9

JP2

JP4

JP5 JP3
ENABLE
BUZZER

DISABLE
EXT-MUTE

BUZZER
ENABLE
SOUNDER
(NOT USED)

FLASHING

DUAL LEVEL

CONTINUOUS

GND

SINGLE LEVEL

TP14

JP1

WARNING SIGN PCB

UNSCREW THE 4 SLOTTED
SCREWS TO REMOVE PCB

Figure 72: Warning Sign PCB Layout and Cabling

TB1

4. (-) ALERT

STG1

3. (-) ALERT
2. (-) EVAC

OUT

STG2
BRD 42WTB2- A

1. (-) EVAC

BRD 42WTB1-A

TO NEXT WARNING SIGN IF
MULTIPLE SIGNS ARE USED
FIT 10K EOL TO LAST
SIGN ON CHAIN

+
+
-

10K

TB3
C OM+

6. (+) POS
5. (+) POS

TB2
CN1

CN2

10K

SYST.

VANTAGE SOUNDER
( ORDER CODE 205-0062 )

NOTE: THE WARNING SIGN
TERMINATION BRD IS MOUNTED
ON THE INSIDE BACK PLATE
OF THE WARNING SIGN

TERM 4

WARNING
SIGN
( MAXIMUM
OF 6 IN
TOTAL )

INPUT
+
TONE 1
+
TONE 2

INOP
TB4

MAIN
+

N/0 C O M

- N/0 C O M

RESV
+

+ - Outputs are Monitored
TB5
STAGE1

TB6
STAGE2

TB7
RELEASE

AGENT TERMINATION BOARD

Figure 73: 2 Wire Cabling from the Agent Termination Board to the Warning Sign/s & Evacuation Device/s

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Occupant Warning Systems

The EV20, EV40, EV60 and EV120 are compact single zone occupant warning devices that when
triggered produce Alert and Evacuation signals to meet the requirements of AS1670.4.

EV20
At the heart of an EV20 single zone occupant warning system is a microprocessor that generates the alert
and evacuation signals, controls timing and the input / output.
If an FACP warning system input is received when the rotary switch is in the AUTO position the EV20 will
begin to output the “Alert” signal for a duration determined by the setting of the 4 way DIL switch SW1. The
set duration is termed the changeover timeout and ranges from 0 seconds to a maximum of 300 seconds.
If the time out is set to 0 seconds then the alert signal is bypassed and the evacuation signal commences
immediately. The operator can manually stop the sequence by turning the rotary switch to the ISOLATE
position.
IC4 performs the task of an audio amplifier with TX1 providing the impedance matching to a 100 volt
speaker line. The alert and evacuation signal output Stages are set by adjusting RV1 and RV2
respectively.
Short or open circuit speaker faults are detected by the fault monitoring circuitry and will result in the
illumination of the FAULT indicator mounted on the front panel control module.

Public Address
A microphone and pre-amplifier (Order Code 222-0007) is used to provide the public address capabilities.

EV20 Verbal Messaging
An optional verbal messaging PCB (Order Code 222-0026) is available and is mounted directly onto the
main board.

EV40
At the heart of an EV40 single zone occupant warning system is a microprocessor that generates the alert
and evacuation signals, controls timing and the input / output.
If an FACP warning system input is received when the rotary switch is in the AUTO position the EV40 will
begin to output the “Alert” signal for a duration determined by the setting of the 4 way DIL switch. The set
duration is termed the changeover timeout and ranges from 0 seconds to a maximum of 540 seconds. If
the time out is set to 0 seconds then the alert signal is bypassed and the evacuation signal commences
immediately. The operator can manually stop the signal sequence by turning the rotary switch to the
ISOLATE position.
Amplifier 1 & 2 provides 40watts of audio output at 8 ohms which feeds TX1 to provide the impedance
matching to a 100 volt speaker line. The “ALERT” and “EVAC” Stage controls adjust the output Stage of
each set of signals.
Short or open circuit speaker faults are detected by the fault monitoring circuitry and will result in the
illumination of the FAULT indicator mounted on the front panel control module and “SPEAKER SHORT”
(red) or “SPEAKER OPEN” (yellow) LEDs on the main board.

Public Address
A microphone (Order Code 294-0001) is used to provide the public address capabilities.

EV40 Verbal Messaging
An optional verbal messaging PCB (Order Code 222-0013) is available and is mounted directly onto the
main board.

EV20 / 40 Verbal Message
Alert / Evacuation – “Emergency Evacuate Now”

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Control Module
When the control switch is in;
AUTOMATIC - occupant warning signals and if applicable verbal messaging is under the control of the
microprocessor and outputted to the speaker system when it receives a “warning system” signal from the
FACP.
ISOLATE – the occupant warning system is isolated from the FACP “warning system” signal and even if
the signal is present there will be no output.
PUBLIC ADDRESS – the occupant warning system can be used locally as a PA system.
MANUAL EVACUATION – the occupant warning signal/s will be transmitted over the system.

Indicators
LINE FAULT

- In the event of an open or short circuit speaker line the LINE FAULT indicator (yellow)
will be illuminated
ISOLATED

- the LED will be illuminated (yellow) when the warning system is isolated

Signal Structures
ALERT SIGNAL

Australian AS1670.4 Alert Signal
420Hz

420Hz

AS1670.4:
420Hz pulsed on for 0.625 seconds
at 1.25 second intervals

0.625 0.625
sec
sec
OFF

2
3
Time in seconds

EVACUATION SIGNAL

Australian AS1670.4 Evacuate Signal
1200Hz
0.5

0.5

500Hz
1.5

sec sec

sec

secs

0.5
OFF

2
3
Time in seconds

0.5
sec

AS1670.4:
0.5 second sweep signal 500-1200
Hz for 2.5 seconds at 4 second
intervals

EVACUATE SIGNAL WITH VERBAL MESSAGE
1200Hz
500Hz

0.5

1.5

0.5

sec sec

sec

secs

sec

0.5

OFF

"EMERGENCY
EVACUATE NOW"

Time in seconds

Figure 74: Alert & Evacuation Signal Structures

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EV20 Cabling
EV20

TB2
4

47K IS PLACED ACROSS LAST
SPEAKER ON THE CIRCUIT

2 1+

PSU
BRIGADE
MONITOR
BOARD

CN1
5
EVACUATION 4
SYSTEM

EV20 CONTROL
RED
PINK
BLACK
GREEN
ORANGE

COMMON 3
ISOLATE 2
MANUAL EVAC 1
CN3
GND 3
OUT 2
IN 1
302-604A

IF THE PA OPTION IS NOT
USED INSERT LINK ACROSS
PINS 1 & 2 OF CN3

EV20
OUTPUT

TB1

TB5
2
1

WARNING
SYSTEM

222-0008

TB2
2
1

47K

TB2
+27V 3
COMMON 4

1
2
3 CN3
4
5

MIC PRE-AMP
TB1
1
1 CN1 2
3

1
CN1 2
3

1
2
CN2 3
4
5
302-475
3

CN2
302-718

+27V

Figure 75: Typical EV20 & PA Wiring

O /P E T H O /P

D090 PHILIPS

ISOLATED

TO VERBAL MESSAGE
BOARD
D4

CN2

5 WAY CABLE - MESSAGE
CONTROL 260-0027
AMPAC
S T D MSG3
EVACMESSAGE

REC

LATCHING

0 ( EVAC ONLY )
30
S
60 E
C
120 O
N
180 D
S
240

AMPAC

SW1 TIME
OUT TABLE

EXAMPLE OF
SETTING - 30SECS
( FACTORY SETTING "0" )
AND I/P SET TO
NON-LATCHING

PLAY

1 2 3 4

2 Core Audio

1
C14

TB1

TO N E

SW1

1 2 3 4

+
+

TX1

TB5

D C- D C +

2 1

GREY .22mm (500mm)
WHITE .22mm (500mm)

CN3

VOICE
VOLUME

C O M TIMER

FireFinder
BRIGADE
PSU MON
BOARD

WARNING
SYSTEM
( MONITORED )

+27V
-0V

NOTE: IF THE P.A. OPTION
IS NOT FITTED. FIT LINK ACROSS
CN3 PINS 1(IN) AND PIN 2(OUT)

AUDIO

RV2

RV1

TONE
VOLUME

+ IN -

3 4

RED .75mm (500mm)
BLACK .75mm (500mm)

TB2

SW 1

CTRL

O/P

+27
VDC

F1 1A

CN1

VOICE

RES1093
47K

FACP CONNECTIONS

GND

5 WAY PANDUIT
EVAC/ALERT
CONTROL

FRONT PANEL PCB

Signal Pin 1

SW1

TDA
2030

261-0005 CABLE ASSEMBLEY
2 CORE AUDIO FITTED WITH
3 WAY PANDUIT CONNECTORS

FAULT

C 9
10

Signal Pin 2

BRD42ETG-01

API-718

8
1

Shield Pin 3

1
1

CN2

2 CORE AUDIO TERMINATED ONE END
WITH 3 WAY PANDUIT CONNECTOR

SHEILD

OUT

ISOLATE

PUBLIC ADDRESS
PRE-AMP

+ -

4
3

LINE FAULT

CN3 CN2 CN1

FRONT
PANEL

CN3

0V Pin1

Shield
MIC I/P

+27V Pin 2

- +

PUBLIC ADDRESS
MANUAL EVACUATION

RL1

Signal
(Red)

TB1 *

CN1

AUTOMATIC

RV1

Shield

LED1

LINE FAULT

API-475/2

TX1

O/P

TB1

TX2

OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEM

O/P

Note: “WARNING SYSTEM” is a monitored O/P. The EOL is on board the EV20 and is effectively made to
be O/C (at TB1) during an EV20 fault condition. This produces the fault condition at the FACP.

NON-LATCHING
SW1/4 MUST BE SET
TO NON-LATCHING.

OPTIONAL VERBAL
MESSAGE BOARD
ORDER No 222-0013
VERBAL MESSAGE BOARD IS
MOUNTED ON STANDOFFS
ONTO THE MAIN BOARD IN THE
POSITION INDICATED ABOVE

300
ALERT ONLY NO CHANGE OVER

Figure 76: EV20 Wiring to Control Module, FACP Cabling and Time Out Table
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EV40 Cabling
NOTE 1: "WARNING SYSTEM" IS A MONITORED FACP O/P. THE EOL
IS ONBOARD THE EV40 AND IS EFFECTIVELY MADE TO BE O/C
(AT TB1) DURING AN EV40 FAULT CONDITION. THIS PRODUCES
THE FAULT INDICATION AT THE FACP

8 OHM
o

o o o o

SPARE
JUMPERS

EVACTRON
EV40
TB4

AMP2

40W LINE
TRANSFORMER

NOTE 2: IF NO SPEAKER MONITORING IS REQUIRED
PLACE A 22K RESISTOR ACROSS TB4
TERMINALS 1 & 2 TO DISABLE OPEN CIRCUIT LED

100V IN
A

R ED

100V IN
22K

MONITORED SPK OUT

TB5

MONITORED SPK OUT
AMP1
FUSE
3A

OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEM
+ 27VDC IN

SPEAKER SHORT (RED)

PA1

SPEAKER OPEN
(YELLOW)

PA2
CONT

LINE FAULT

FAULT

AUTOMATIC
PINK

FAULT

COM FLT
- o o +

ISOLATED

PUBLIC ADDRESS
MANUAL EVACUATION

AL IND (0v SWITCH)
NOCF

M/MAN

OFF

1 2 3 4

- 27VDC IN

TB3

CCT FLT
RELAY

EV IND (0v SWITCH)

4321

TIMER

OUT CON (0v SWITCH)
+ 27VDC
GND

MICRO

FRONT PANEL

ALARM

MESSAGE BRD
MOUNTING SOCKETS

PLUG IN VERBAL MESSAGE BOARD
( OPTIONAL ORDER SEPARATELY )

TB2

AL
EV

ORANGE

AUTO

WHITE

GND

BLACK

o
o
o
o
o
o

PA1

o
o

ALM
VOLUME CONTROLSP W R OU T
PWR
IN

TB1
ALERT EVAC

CN1

MIC2

MIC1

TERMINATION
BOARD

+
+P W R

GREEN
BLACK

PA2

PINK

-WARN

R ED

CN2

o
o
o
o
o

GND

TB1

302-718

o
o
o
o
o
o

302-718A
14/8/00

M1
PAU PEV

CN1

STATUS CONTROL

CN3

MIC - OPTIONAL
ORDER SEPARATELY

D090 PHILIPS

MIC

SYSTEM POWER

TB2
1 2

BLACK 0V

VERBAL
MESSAGE
BOARD

+27VDC
NOTE:
Ensure F7
is 3Amps

WARNING SYSTEM

GREY

WHITE

1 2

RED +27V

FireFinder
BRIGADE
PSU MON
BOARD

WARNING
SYSTEM
MONITORED

TB5

TIME OUT TABLE
AND EXAMPLE OF
30SECS SETTING
(FACTORY SETTING
"0" SECONDS)

ALERT

480

540

420

360

300

240

270

210

150

180

120

SECONDS

EVAC

Figure 77: Typical EV40 Wiring to Control Module and FACP

OFF

EVAC / ALERT = SEQUENCE GOES
STRAIGHT TO EVAC OR ALERT TONES
SW 1 - 4 = ON
SW 1 - 4 = OFF

Figure 78: EV40 Time Out Table
Jumper settings
PEV: - PA + Evac – must be inserted when a selector switch is connected.
PAU: - PA in Auto – if inserted allows Mic 1 input (hand held microphone) to be used in “Auto”
(with no FACP alarm ) and paging in “Evac” mode.
PA2 CONT: - PA2 Control – if inserted allows the PA2 input to also switch the Control Output.
M2 1milli volt: - if inserted enables a 1mV microphone input for Mic 2, not inserted enables the
input for 100mV line level ( background music etc.)

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11.1 EV60 / 120
The EV60 & 120 are essentially an EV20 MPU and driver but with 60 and 120 watt output amplifiers
powered from a Current Limit Fuse Board.

Figure 79: EV60

EV120

11.2 EV3000
Relay Board Operation
One of the relays on the 8 Way Relay Board will be programmed to operate on “Alarm”. The subsequent
shorting of the 10KΩ EOL initiates the Alert / Evac sequence
10K EOL

EV3000
O/P 2
O/P 3
O/P 4
O/P 5
O/P 6
O/P 7
O/P 8
N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C N/0 C N/C
TB1

F.I.P. INPUT
BOARD

INPUT
COMMON

INPUT

16 15 14 13

TB5

INPUT

1 2 11 1 0 9

TB2

TB3

O/P 1

INPUT
5

TB1

TB2

TB4

CN1

IC37

N/O

IC39

N/O

RL13

RL14

RL15

RL16

N/O

RL12

TO CN4
OR CN5
OR THE
1/0 BOARD
302-6720

N/O

RL11

N/O

RL10

N/O

RL9

RL1

RL2

RL3

RL4

RL5

N/C

RL6

RL7

N/C

RL8

N/C

302-676x

N/C

IC38

SW1

CN1
IC40

RS485 IN

N/O

RL9

5 Amp Version
Legend
1 Amp Version

C
N/C

RL1

CN2

8 WAY RELAY BOARD

IC36

IC27

IC18

IC9

IC41

RS485 OUT
CN4 POWER OUT

FIREFINDER

Figure 80: FACP / EV3000 Cabling Using Relay1 and I/P 1
HLI Interface Operation
The EV3000 Occupant Warning and Intercommunications System ( OWIS ) main central processing unit
communicates via a RS485 bus with a Controller Interface Card ( CIC ) in an FACP.
A fault in the EV3000 will be indicated by the Master Control Panel which in turn initiates, via the Common
Fault Relay Board and Brigade PSU Monitor Board, a Warning System Fault indication on the FACP.
FireFinder

CN17

MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA)
CN13

CH16

CONTROLLER
I/F CARD

CN15

2
1

CN2

CH8 CH6

27V IN

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

CN6

TB2

302-7250

RX D

T RX+
TRX-

CN3

S CRN

OUT

CN3

RN17

TB1

BRIGADE PSU
MONITOR
BOARD

EXPANSION LEDS

TB5 1/2 (+/-)
WARN SYS

CN7
CN5

CN4
CN3

EXPANSION PANEL

API-422B

CN17

CN15

CN4
CN5

CN6
CN7

TIME OUT
SELECTION
SWITCH

OWIS EV3000 MAIN CENTRAL
PROCESSING UNIT
+

CN10

CN21

CN2

CN14

CN16

TXD

CH8

U10

CN8

CN13

COM

RT S

CN1
RN20

CN16
MODEM

CT S

U11

CH8

CN1
+27V

FRONT PANEL

CN8
CN9

CH2

CN1

S W2

CN11

PRINTER

RESET

CN10

COMMON FAULT RELAY BRD

Note: The common fault methodology shown here is only
used in a combination EV3000 / FireFinder Panel.

10K

302-673

EV3000 MASTER
CONTROL PANEL

EV3000
CN18

Figure 81: HLI & Common Fault Cabling To & From the FACP and EV3000
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CN1

U14

CN18

TB3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

U13

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

CN2

CN1

SLAVE CPU
(302-6692)

U15

CPU BOARD
(BRD85CPU)

a b

LOOP
CO MMS

CN11

CN26

CN12

CN20

CN14

D13

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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Brigade Devices

12.1 ASE ( Vic Metro ) Brigade Box
The ASE Brigade Box interfaces the Victorian Fire Brigade into the FireFinder™ SP series of FACP’s.

TB8
ALARM

TB7
ISOL

TB6
FAULT

NOTE: THE BATT FAIL RELAY
TB10
ON THE BRIGADE BOARD
BATT FAIL
IS NORMALLY ENERGISED
N
DURING NORMAL
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
HENCE TB10 2/3 WILL
PRESENT AN O/C TO THE I/F
1 2 3

N/C

N/0

BRIGADE
PSU
MONITOR
BRD

COM

1 2 3

5 6

+ 27 VDC
COMMON

BLACK

BLUE

RED

YELLOW

RED

1 2 3

CN6

RL
1

+ 27 VDC

TERMINAL
BLOCK

ASE
FAULT
1

RL/1

CONTRACTOR
CONNECTIONS

CABLE THE BRIGADE
BOX EARTH TO THE
CHASSIS EARTH IN A
STAR CONFIGURATION

ASE
BRIGADE
BOX

ASE BRIGADE
BOX MOUNTING CLIP

Figure 82: ASE FACP Internal Wiring

12.2 Brigade Box ( Deltec WA, SA, TAS,QLD )
The Brigade Box interfaces the Fire Brigade to the FireFinder™ SP series of FACP’s.

TB8

TB6

ALARM

FAULT

TB3

TB9

ISOL

TELEPHONE
CABLE IN

SPRINKLER
N/C

N/0
COM

1 2 3

TB2
C
O
M
M
O
N

+
2
7
V
D
C

BRIGADE PSU
MONITOR BRD

1 2

CONTRACTOR
CONNECTIONS

BRIGADE
BOX CABLING

RED

+27V

BLACK

NOTE:
CABLE THE BRIGADE
BOX EARTH TO THE
CHASSIS EARTH IN A
STAR CONFIGURATION

BRIGADE
BOX

BACKPAN

Figure 83: Brigade Box FACP Internal Wiring

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FireFinderTM Operation

13.1 The Control Panel
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY
1

ALARM

FAULT

ISOLATED

EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE

FIREFINDER
AMPAC
PH: 08 9242 3333
SYSTEM IS NORMAL

15/1/2003

14:00:00

WARNING SYS
ISOLATE

ACKNOWLEDGE

RESET

ISOLATE

DE-ISOLATE

LOOP

ABC

FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE

SENSOR

JKL

DEF

GHI

CANCEL ENTRY

MNO

POWER ON

PRE-ALARM

AUX ALARM

WARNING
SYS FAULT

SUPPLY FAULT

EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT

TEST MODE

30
31

PQRS

AUXILIARY
FAULT / ISOLATE

ZONE

TUV

WXYZ

SYMB

AIF
ACTIVE

DISPLAY

SPACE

ENTER

32
MENU FUNCTION

FireFinder

Figure 84: The FireFinder™ Control Panel with a 4 Line LCD



NOTE: The Italic numbers next to each of the Indicators and Keys / Buttons in the diagram above
relate to the explanations below.

FIRFIGHTER FACILITY
1.

ALARM

(Red): This LED will flash if any unacknowledged alarms are present on the system.
If all alarms have acknowledged it will light steady.
FAULT

(Yellow): This LED will light steady if there are any faults on the system, whether
they are loop faults, module faults, device faults etc.
ISOLATED

(Yellow): This LED will light steady if any detectors, devices or zones in the system
have been isolated.

EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE

(Yellow): Pressing this button will isolate any bells connected to the fire panel If the
bell is isolated the LED just above the button will glow steady yellow. Pressing the button again will
de-isolate the bell.

WARNING SYS
ISOLATE

Pressing this button will isolate the FACP output to the Warning System if it is
connected to one. Pressing the button again de-isolates the Warning System output. When the
Warning System is isolated the LED just above the button will be illuminated steady.
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Pressing this key scrolls the display backwards through the alarms,
faults, or isolates.
NEXT

Pressing this key scrolls the display forwards through alarms, faults, or isolates .
ACKNOWLEDGE

Pressing this key will acknowledge an alarm currently displayed on the LCD. It will
also silence the panel buzzer, which sounds whenever there is an alarm (optional) or fault.
RESET

Pressing this key will reset the panel, clearing any acknowledged alarms and taking
the LCD display back to its default screen, unless there are any uncleared faults or isolated
devices, these will continue to be displayed.
ISOLATE

10.

This key is used to isolate individual or groups of detectors, devices or zones.

Indicators
POWER ON

11.
12.
13.
14.

15.

PRE-ALARM

AUX ALARM

(Green): This LED will light when the mains power is turned on.
(Red): This LED will light when a sensor/detector is in the pre-alarm state.
(Red): This LED will light if the auxiliary alarm output has been activated.

WARNING
SYS FAULT

(Yellow): When a warning system is connected to the fire panel, this LED will
light if the connection to the warning system becomes faulty.
SUPPLY FAULT

(Yellow): This LED will light if there is one of the following faults on the power

supply.



16.

17.
18.

The output voltage is too low (less than 26.5V )
The output voltage is too high (greater than 28V )
The battery is not connected properly.

EARTH FAULT

(Yellow): This LED will light if there is an incorrect earth on any of the signal
cables of the system.
SYSTEM FAULT

TEST MODE

(Yellow) This LED will light if the main system CPU is in fault.
(Yellow): This LED will light when the panel is in any of the test modes.

DE-ISOLATE

19.

20.

If a detector currently displayed on the LCD has been isolated, pressing this
key will de-isolate it.
FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE

( Yellow ): Pressing this button will isolate the fault output relay on the brigade
board. If the relay is isolated the associated LED will light. Pressing the button again will de-isolate
the relay.

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22.

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AUXILIARY
FAULT / ISOLATE

( Yellow ): Pressing this button or if the FACP is fitted with a
door switch and the door is opened the auxiliary output relay on the brigade board will be isolated.
If the auxiliary fault / isolate is isolated the associated LED will light steady. Pressing the button
again will de-isolate the auxiliary fault / isolate relay.
The auxiliary output line is monitored, should it go into fault, the LED will flash.
AIF
ACTIVE

( Yellow ): Pressing this button will activate the Alarm Investigation Facility.
The LED just above the switch shall turn on.
LOOP

23.

Press this key followed by a number to select the loop you wish to access eg LOOP 4.
SENSOR

24.

After selecting the Loop number press this key to enter the sensor number for the device
to be interrogated.
ZONE

25.

Press this key followed by a number eg ZONE 4 to select the required zone.
DISPLAY

26.

Press this key after selecting the Zone number or the Loop and Sensor numbers to
display the state of the device.
9

27.

SYMB

These keys are used to navigate around the panel’s menus and enter data. If entering a
descriptor, or some other data that contains characters as well as numbers, pressing the keys
multiple times will scroll through the available letters written on the button, in sequence. Eg 1,A,B,C
TO

28.

Use this key to access a range of devices. Eg, 2 TO 7.
ENTER

29.

Press the ENTER key when using the panel, to enter data.
CANCEL ENTRY

30.

The CANCEL ENTRY key is used to delete data in a current field or return to
the previously displayed menu.

31.

Used to move the cursor back and forth when entering data in a field.

32.

These keys are used to move between fields when entering data.
MENU FUNCTION

33.

Pressing the MENU key will display the main menu on the LCD. Similarly
pressing the FUNCTION key will display the function menu on the LCD.

34.

LCD DISPLAY - This screen can be configured with the servicing companies name and phone
number. It also displays the current date, time and that the system is normal (no faults and alarms).

If there are any faults or alarms the LCD will display the device in question, if multiple detectors or zones
are not in their normal state, the PREVIOUS and NEXT keys are used to scroll through them.
FIREFINDER
AMPAC
PH: 08 9242 3333
SYSTEM IS NORMAL

15/7/2005

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is strongly recommended that all field programming changes be properly recorded.

Function And Menu
13.2 The Default LCD Display
In its normal state the FireFinder™ will display a screen similar to that shown below.
FIREFINDER
AMPAC
PH: 08 9242 3333
SYSTEM IS NORMAL

15/7/2005

14:00:00

Figure 85: The Default LCD Display
This screen can be configured with the servicing company’s name and phone number via a laptop or
modem. The current date, time is set in the Function menu while system status is automatically displayed.

13.3 Accessing Functions and Menus
At Levels 2 and 3 access to the panel Functions are password protected.
A new panel has a pre-programmed password of 2222 for Level 2 and 3333 for Level 3. When the
customer takes control of the panel the password can be changed to suit their requirements.



NOTE: All menus are provided with screen prompts and a “Quick Reference Guide” ( see Section
24 ) guides the operator through the operation of the FAC .
From the DEFAULT DISPLAY, press MENU or FUNCTION. The FUNCTION
menu is password protected (actually a pass-number as it can only contain
numbers) to prevent unauthorised changes to the panel's configuration.

MENU FUNCTION

13.4 Function Menu and Access Levels
Three levels of ACCESS are available. Level 1 has access to MENU only while Password protected Levels
2 and 3 access MENU and FUNCTION as listed below. ( also see the Quick Reference Guide, Section 24 )
Level II: Allows access to:
 Date:
 Time:
 Day/Night Settings:
 Logs:
 Tests:
 I/O:
 Access:

Enter the Day, Month and Year (4 digit year).
Enter the hours and minutes (24 hour mode).
Enter the Day / Night ON times and Enable - Disable.
Fire Alarm, Fault, Isolate, System & Input / Output logs.
Walk and loop tests.
Sets the functionality of Input / Output devices.
Password entry to Level 3

Level III: In addition to the Level I & II facilities, Add, Delete, Delete all passwords and Mode ( Zone /
Sensor ) onsite Programming.

13.4.1

Forgotten Passwords

Follow the following process if a password has been forgotten or misplaced;
a. entering 9999 into the password field;
b. take note of the 4 digit password number displayed on the screen; then
c. contact the AMPAC head office and quote the above number;
A temporary password will be issued and a new password can then be programmed into the FACP.



NOTE: The temporary password becomes invalid if 9999 is entered again or if the panel is repowered after 9999 has been entered.

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The Main Menu

The MAIN MENU is accessed by pressing MENU.
MAIN MENU
0: ALARMS
3:ISOLATES
SELECT NO.

MENU FUNCTION

1:PREALARMS
4: STATUS

2: FAULTS
5:TEST

Figure 86: The Main Menu
Pressing the appropriate number on the keypad while in the MAIN MENU the user can view any;

FIRE ALARMS;






PRE-ALARMS,

 brings up a sub-menu from which a more detailed description of the fault
can be displayed. With a Fault present select a field ( to  ) to view details of the fault.
FAULTS; Pressing

 Zones





 Power



 Test



Sensors

Loops

Modules

Supply

Brigade

Failures

Bells

ISOLATES on the system.

If there are no alarms, pre-alarms, faults or isolates, a message, eg. NO ZONES OR SENSORS IN
ALARM, will be displayed for 1 to 2 seconds and then the display will return to the Main menu.

14.1 Status Menu

 Is pressed to access the STATUS MENU.
STATUS MENU
0: LOOPS
3: SYSTEM
SELECT NO.

1: MODULES
4:AVALUES

2: I/O

STATUS MENU
0: LOOPS
3: NETWORK
SELECT NO.

1: MODULES
4: SYSTEM

2: I/O
5:AVALUES

FACP WITH NETWORKING

FACP WITHOUT NETWORKING

Figure 87: The Status Menu
From the STATUS MENU the status of system components and settings can be selected and displayed as
listed below. Note that different screens are displayed for a system with and without networking.
Press
 Loops: Enter the loop number and the LCD will display its status, eg normal, type of fault etc.






Press to print all devices on the loops ( Press RESET to stop printing )



Press to print totals of the loops ( Press RESET to stop printing )

Modules: Select the type of module, Slave , P/S , Brigade  or External LED Mimic 
and follow the screen prompts to display the status of the selected field.
I/O: The LCD will display the status of an input or output in a panel or on a loop.



Press to display Output status –  IN A PANEL or  ON A LOOP



Press to display Input status - –  IN A PANEL or  ON A LOOP

Once the above is selected follow the prompts and enter the;
i)
I/O controller number then the input or output on that controller or,
ii)
loop, sensor and output number on that device.
The LCD will display if it is configured and if so a description of what that input or output does
and its current state.
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Network: Note: This option is only available if the system configuration is
networked.
 Is pressed to access NETWORK STATUS.
DISPLAY NETWORK STATUS
0: NETWORK POINTS
1: REMOVE SLAVE MODULES
2: REMOTE EXTERNAL MIMIC MODULES
SELECT NO.

Figure 88: Display Network Status

 Network Points:
DISPLAY NETWORK POINTS
0: STATUS
1: POWER SUPPLY

2: BRIGADE

SELECT NO.

Figure 89: Display Network Points
Network Points Screens are
Press

 Status
LCD
Displays
Select network point
Eg. Loop number

 Power Supply
LCD
Displays
Charger volts
Battery Detected
Mains OK

 Brigade
LCD
Displays
Operational
Non- Op

 Remote Slave Modules:
Select from Network Status Remote Slave Modules, then Module number, then ENTER .

Apollo Loop No: 1
TYPE: APOLLO
LOOP NO: 1
NP: 1
MOD: 1
REMOTE MODULE STATUS

VER: 6.2
STAT: NORMAL

Figure 90: Display Remote Module Status

 Remote External LED Mimic Modules:
Select from Network Status Remote External LED Mimic Modules, then NP number, then ENTER, then
External LED Mimic number, then ENTER

 Is pressed to access SYSTEM STATUS.( If the system configuration is not networked Press  )
SYSTEM STATUS
ALARMS: 0000 PREALARMS: 0000
ISOLATES: 0000
SENSOR FAULTS: 0000 MOD FAULTS: 0000 WDOG: 00
LOOP FAULTS: 00
VERSION: 6.0.30/AS4428

Figure 91: System Status

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A Values:
 Is pressed to access AVALUES. Enter Loop number, then ENTER , then Sensor number, then
ENTER . ( If the system configuration is not networked Press



)

Loop 1 Sensor 1
SMOKE
L1 S1 Z2 STAT: NORMAL
AVALUE: 25 MODE: 0 1: 000 O: 000

Figure 92: Analogue Values

14.2 Testing Menu

 Is pressed to access the ALARM, FAULT AND LAMP TESTING MENU.
TESTING MENU
0: ALARM
1: FAULT

2: LAMP

SELECT NO:

Figure 93: The Testing Menu

14.2.1



Alarm Test

Important: Ensure “Alarm” outputs are isolated / inhibited before commencing the test.



is pressed to initiate an Alarm Test: Alarm tests either a zone or a sensor on a loop or a range
TO

of zones or sensors on a loop if the
key is used, eg, ZONE 1
3.
This test will force a zone/s or sensor/s to go into the Alarm state or a conventional zone to a
simulated Alarm condition. Pressing ENTER initiates the test.
ALARM TEST
0: ALARM
1: SENSOR

ALARM TEST
ZONE
select ZONE NO. then ENTER or TO key
SELECT NO:

SELECT NO:

Figure 94: Alarm Test Selection Screens

14.2.2

Fault Test

 is pressed to initiate a Fault Test:

Fault tests either a zone or a sensor on a loop or a range of
zones or sensors on a loop in the same way as for the Alarm test above.
This test will force a sensor to go into the Fault state or a conventional zone to a simulated Fault
condition. Pressing ENTER initiates the test.
FAULT TEST
ZONE
select ZONE NO. then ENTER or TO key
SELECT NO:

FAULT TEST
0: ALARM
1: SENSOR
SELECT NO:

Figure 95: Fault Test Selection Screens
Once the above tests have been completed the TEST FAILURE screen will appear. Each ALARM
NEXT

and FAULT that was detected can be viewed by scrolling through them using the

and

keys. If an Alarm or Fault was not detected a short message displays this result and the
screen returns to the Fault Test default screen.

14.2.3

Lamp Test



is pressed to initiate a Lamp Test: The test will sequentially flash the LED’s on the front panel
and illuminate the various segments on the LCD display.
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Main Functions
LEVEL II MAIN FUNCTIONS
0: DATE 1: TIME 2: DAYNIGHT SETTINGS
4: TESTS 5: I/O 6: ACCESS
SELECT NO:

LEVEL III MAIN FUNCTIONS
0: DATE 1: TIME 2: DAYNIGHT SETTINGS
4: TESTS 5: I/O 6: PASSWORDS
SELECT NO:

3: LOGS

Figure 96: The Level II & III Functions Menu

15.1 Setting the Function Date Facility
Select FUNCTION . A prompt will ask for a PASSWORD if the control panel is not currently active. Using
the keypad key in the Level 2 or 3 PASSWORD and press ENTER .
Press



to select the set DATE SCREEN. The prompt will ask for the date to be entered in this format,
DD/MM/YYYY ( EG 18/08/2005 ), key in and press ENTER . The screen will then return to the MAIN
FUNCTIONS MENU.

15.2 Setting the Function Time Facility
Press



then in the following format key in the time, HH:MM ( EG 16:00 ) using the 24 hour mode. Press
ENTER and the screen will return to the MAIN FUNCTIONS MENU.

15.3 Setting the Function Daynight Facility
Press
 The DAY-NIGHT SETTINGS screen will appear. Time entry is the same as setting the “Time” facility
Press
 to enter the DAY ON time then ENTER and,




to enter the NIGHT ON time then
to ENABLE / DISABLE then

ENTER .

For this Function to have control it must be ENABLED, press
toggle to DISABLE.



Re-pressing



will

15.4 Function Logs Facility
Press
 and the EVENT LOG MENU will be displayed.
The LOGS MENU allows the operator to select and view the events that have occurred of all;
Press:  ALARM, 
FAULT, 
ISOLATE,  SYSTEM
FAULT LOG 7/7
11/7/2005
14:56 05
SUPPLY FAULT
ST: EARTH FAULT
SELECT 0: PRINT ENTRY 1: SHOW OPTIONS

EVENT LOG MENU ( MAXIMUM SIZE = 1162 )
0: ALARM
1: FAULT
2: ISOLATE
3: SYSTEM
4: I/O
SELECT NO:

Figure 97: Logs Function Menu

Fault Log Selected

Once the type of log is selected, eg. FAULT above, each entry can be viewed by stepping through them
PREVIOUS

using the

and

keys

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The type of log, number and totals logged, date and time of the ALARM, FAULT,
ISOLATE, SYSTEM or I/O as well as device information will be displayed. The SYSTEM screen displays
events and watchdog activity. From these screens the operator can select two other facilities, they are;
Press




PRINT ENTRY will print out the displayed information if a printer is installed, or
SHOW OPTIONS allows the operator to select how the Logs are viewed.
Press





to VIEW BY ENTRY NUMBER or  to VIEW BY DATE. In each case the screen
will ask for the appropriate information ( ENTRY NUMBER or DATE ) to be entered before
the selected option will be displayed.
NOTE: it is possible to scroll through the alarms by using the PREVIOUS and NEXT keys.

15.5 The Function Test Facility
Press



TESTS: prompts the operator to select either the WALK or LOOP test.
Press



WALK TEST; the operator will be prompted to select either ZONE or SENSOR test.
Press



ZONE WALK TEST MENU;

This screen requires the operator to select a Zone or number of Zones to be tested, that is enter the
Zone number
press ENTER or enter the Zone number press TO then the next highest
Zone number to be tested EG. 2 TO 7 then ENTER.
The TEST MODE LED will be illuminated for the duration of the test and the test will run until the
operator RESETS the system or the test times out [Time Out = 15 minutes + 3 to 5 seconds].
Press



SENSOR WALK TEST MENU

This screen requires the operator to select a Zone and then a Sensor
(using the TO key) to be tested then pressing ENTER to start the test.

or number of Sensors

The TEST MODE LED will be illuminated for the duration of the test and the test will run until the
operator RESETS the system or the test times out [Time Out = 15 minutes + 3 to 5 seconds].
Press



LOOP TEST requires the operator to select a LOOP for DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

Entering the LOOP number

and pressing ENTER will initiate the DIAGNOSTIC TEST.

 NOTE: The LEDs on the Brigade Board will indicate which leg is being tested.
The tests displayed are;
 TESTING SIDE A

IDENTIFING DEVICES on SIDE A, and

 TESTING SIDE B

IDENTIFING DEVICES on SIDE B.

Once the testing is completed the final screen will display the number of devices found and tested
on the LOOP and a Reset is requested to return the system to normal.



NOTE: If the data is not entered within 2 minutes the screen will time out and return to the
DEFAULT SCREEN.
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15.6 Function Manual I/O Control
Press
 to display the Manual I/O Control menu
MANUAL I/O CONTROL
0: INPUT 1: OUTPUT
2: REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL
SELECT NO.

Figure 98: The Manual I/O Control Menu
Manual I/O control allows the technician to turn ON or Off inputs and outputs off a device to facilitate
testing or isolation of plant during maintenance. Removal of manual control returns control to the panel.
Press
 Input Selected:
Press

 IN A PANEL: Enter the

I/O Controller number then the input number . This will
display the description for the input and its current state, you can then turn the input
ON or OFF or remove manual control.

 ON A LOOP: Enter the

loop number , the sensor number and the input number.
This will display the description for the input and its current state, you can then turn
the input ON or OFF or remove manual control.

 Remove All Manual Input Control:

Will remove all manual input control.

 Output Selected:

Same sequences as above for inputs but
substitute outputs for inputs.

 Remove All Manual Control Selected:

Globally removes all manual control.

15.7 Function Access ( Level II ) / Passwords ( Level III )
PASSWORD MENU
0: ADD PASSWORD
2: DELETE ALL PASSWORDS
SELECT NO.

FUNCTIONS
PASSWORD
select PASSWORD then ENTER key

Figure 99: The Level II Password Entry

1: DELETE PASSWORD
3: SENSOR MODE

Level III Password Menu Screens

Press
 while in the Main Functions menu and enter the Level III Password if in Access Level II or, if in Access
Level III to display the Password Menu.






Add Password: Enter the new password, then press ENTER . The password is always a
4 digit number.
Delete Password: Enter the password that you want to delete, then press ENTER.
Delete All Passwords: This asks you to confirm that you want to delete all the passwords.
Press ENTER then ENTER again.
Zone / Sensor Mode: This sets the mode in which Alarms, Faults, Prealarms and Isolates
status information will be displayed. “Zone” is the default setting.

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15.8 Function Programming
Press
 to display the Level III Programming Menu.
ON SITE PROGRAMMING MENU
0: CONV ZONE 1: DEVICE 2: INPUT 3: OUTPUT
4: PANEL BASED MCP 5: SUB ADDRESS 6: WDOG
SELECT NO.

Figure 100: The Programming Menu

15.8.1

Conventional Zone Programming

Press



Zone:
Key in the zone number and enter or change the description ( DESC ) by pressing the numeric
buttons multiple times to access characters while at the same time using
buttons to move the flashing underline or curser.
EDIT Zx DESC AND TYPE SETTING
DESC < ZONE >
TYPE <
ALPHA KEYS ARE ACTIVE

Figure 101: Zone Description & Type Programming
EDIT Z CONFIGURATION
CONFIG LATCHING
use < or > to change alarm setting

Figure 102: Brigade Options
Press

to move to the TYPE field or edit the information.

Press
to move between fields use the reciprocal button
By going through all the fields a second screen can also be accessed to show the Output options.
Press

to step through these fields.

The keys
are used to set the Y/N field, that is the selected Zone that will activate
the Brigade Options ALRM, BELL etc and Config.
EDIT Z I/O GROUPS
GROUP 1: GROUP 2:
GROUP 4: GROUP 5:
Enter GROUP NO:

GROUP 3:
GROUP 6:

Figure 103: Zone Configuration Latching / Unlatching
Use

to change the setting

Configuration settings are Latching, Non-Latching, AVF, Self Reset ( 0 to 99 seconds ). After
setting the Configuration the ZONE I/O GROUPS are programmed.
ENTER Zx BRIGADE OPTIONS AND CONFIG
ALRM: Y/N BELL: Y/N AUX: Y/N SPK: Y/N AIF: Y/N
ALARM LED: Y/N CONFIG: LATCHING
use < or > to change setting

Figure 104: Zone I/O Groups
After scrolling through the groups and entering what I/O GROUPS will be turned on by what module/s or
device/s in a zone/s the operator is prompted to press ENTER to confirm the entries and / or changes.
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Device Programming

Press



DEVICE:

Screen:

use these keys
these

to EDIT and move through wording &

keys to MOVE between fields ie: DESC & TYPE and next parameter

Enter the Loop and Sensor number then scroll through the following screens.
Press
or
Press

 to EDIT

 to DELETE

1. EDIT LxSx DESCRIPTION AND TYPE STRING.
eg:
DESC
Loop 1 Sensor 1
TYPE
SMOKE

Edit then press.

2. Allocate / Edit the Sensor to a Zone and set the device type then press.
eg: XP95 Photo, XP95 Heat etc3. Set /Edit and display the Output Configurations or options then
eg: Latching, AVF, Non-latching etc

press.

4. Set / Edits and enables / disables the day/night settings then

press.

5. Allocates / Edits the Loop and Sensors Groups.
After scrolling through the groups a prompt tells the operator to press ENTER to confirm the changes.

15.8.3

Input Programming

Press



INPUT:
By following the screen prompts as above Edit or Delete an INPUT in a panel or a loop.
Screen: PROGRAM MENU SELECTING AN INPUT
 IN A PANEL
I/O MODULE



ON A LOOP
LOOP

Select I/O MODULE NO. then ENTER

Select LOOP NO. then ENTER

INPUT

SENSOR

Select I/P NO then ENTER

Select SENSOR NO. then ENTER

EDIT / DELETE DESC

INPUT
Select INPUT NO. then ENTER key
EDIT LxSxI/Px DESC STRING DESC

ALPHA KEYS ARE ACTIVE

15.8.4

Output Programming

Press



OUTPUT:
By following the screen prompts as above Add, Edit or Delete an output in a panel or on a loop.

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Manual Control Point ( MCP )

Press



MCP:
The operator will be prompted to enter the NODE Number, that is the Node or panel on which the
MCP is mounted.

15.8.6

Sub Address

Press





Sub Address lets the operator EDIT or DELETE the address of an IO device on a Loop.

Note: an input is the only function that can bring up an alarm.
Select the LOOP, then ENTER, SENSOR, then ENTER then the SUBADDRESS ( eg 1, 2 or 3 for
3IO device ), or press



to EDIT or press



to DELETE.

Editing
If editing, the screen will display the Loop number, Sensor number and sub address followed by
DESC <
TYPE < INPUT > and advise the Alpha keys are active. Once edited and pressing
ENTER the message UPDATE TO MEMORY message will be displayed.
ENTER should not be pressed if the CONFIGURATION is to be edited, instead press  to go
to the next screen where the output is configured to be latching (general alarm requiring a Reset to
be returned to normal ), NON-LATCHING ( hence self resetting ) or FAULT which clears when the
fault is cleared. )

15.8.7

Watchdog



This Function provides a counter to record any re-initialisation of the processor. If due to a
software failure the panel is automatically reset then the counter will increment by 1 The maximum
count is 99 after which the counter resets to 00. Pressing  will reset the counter. When the panel
is commissioned this counter MUST be reset to 0 as must be the Events Logs.

15.9 Self Learn
Self Learn is enabled / disabled in the EEPROM programming. If enabled FireFinder has the ability to
detect extra or missing modules or devices, (that is devices or modules that have been added or removed)
or there has been a change of the type of module or device.



Note: If a change does occur the FACP will take 30seconds to register the event on the LCD and
illuminate the FAULT LED.

15.9.1
Extra Devices Detected
The FireFinder LCD will indicate extra devices have been detected by displaying the screen below
and the FAULT LED will be illuminated.
FIREFINDER
4/7/2005
08:05:45
EXTRA DEVICES DETECTED
GOTO PROGRAMMING MENU TO RESOLVE
SYSTEM IS NOT NORMAL

Figure 105: Resolving Extra Modules And Devices

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To resolve select FUNCTION, enter PASSWORD, press
below will appear



and the screen

PROGRAMMING MENU
0: RESOLVE EXTRA MODULES AND DEVICES
1: ON SITE PROGRAMMING
SELECT NO:

Figure 106:Added Module Or Device
Select  ( Selecting  presents the PROGRAMMING MENU ) then  or  (as seen below) then
ENTER to ADD the module or device to the configuration, or skip to resolve the changes manually in the
Programming Menu.

0: ADD EXTRA MODULES
1: ADD EXTRA DEVICES
2: DEVICE TYPE MISMATCH 3: MODE MISMATCH
SELECT NO:

Figure 107: Resolving Extra Modules Or Devices

15.9.2

Mismatch Detected

If a mismatch is detected the Normal Default Screen will change to that shown below. Go to the
Programming Menu and select either  Resolve Extra Modules and Devices then 
( Device Type ) or  ( Mode ) to resolve the mismatch, OR On Site Programming to resolve manually.
Loop 1 Sensor 1
L1 S6 Z1 STAT: TYPE MISMATCH
ZONE FAULTS 1 OF 1

Figure 108: Resolving A Mismatch

Incoming Fire Alarm Signal







Will operate the red common LED fire indicator
Will display location of fire alarm origin on the LCD
Will activate external alarm.
Will activate the internal FACP buzzer. (optional)
Will activate any ancillary equipment so programmed.
Will abort any test in progress.

The LCD will always display the first fire alarm signal received in the top section of the LCD. The lower
section of the LCD will also permanently display the most recent zone in alarm. Other essential fire alarm
PREVIOUS

information and fault or disablement information is available via the
and
keys. After 30
seconds if no key is pressed the top section of the display will revert to displaying the first zone in alarm.

DETECTOR 1
L1 S1 Z17 ALARM
5/7/2005 15:12:10
SENSOR ALARMS 1 OF 5

SMOKE

Figure 109 LCD Screen With 5 Devices In Alarm
Note: The displayed information changes to that associated with the device as the PREVIOUS / NEXT
push buttons are pressed. If there is a fault condition or a fire alarm and the buzzer is sounding, press the
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ACKNOWLEDGE button to stop it sounding

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Accessing a Loop, Sensor or Zone

LOOP OR SENSOR
1. From the default display, press LOOP
2. Enter the loop number you wish to interrogate then press SENSOR.
3. Press the button for the sensor number.
4. Press the TO button if you wish to access a range of sensors on the loop,
5. Press the DISPLAY button if you wish to display the status of a sensor,
6. Press the ISOLATE button if you wish to isolate a sensor then ACKNOWLEDGE
7. Press the DE-ISOLATE button to de-isolate a sensor.
LOOP

SENSOR

ABC

JKL

For Multiple Devices
TO

ISOLATE

TUV

DISPLAY
ACKNOWLEDGE

Figure 110: Steps for Isolating Single and / or Multiple Devices
ZONE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

From the default display, press ZONE
Press the button for the zone number.
Press the TO button if you wish to access a range of zones,
Press the DISPLAY button if you wish to display the status of a zone,
Press the ISOLATE button if you wish to isolate a zone then ACKNOWLEDGE
Press the DE-ISOLATE button to de-isolate a sensor.

List of Compatible Devices

18.1 Short Circuit Isolation
The Ampac modules listed above feature built-in Short Circuit Isolation that continually monitors the Apollo
detection loop. In the event the loop voltage drops below 14.0V DC, an open circuit condition is introduced
on the negative line of the loop. This action effectively isolates the short circuit condition, and allows the
device to function by drawing power from the unaffected side of the loop. The isolated section of the loop is
tested every four (4) seconds, and is automatically reconnected when a loop voltage of greater than 14 V
DC can be maintained.
Note: Should an OC/SC condition eventuate on a loop the LEDs A & B on the Loop Termination Board will
both be illuminated.
Direction of Current Flow

Detectors

Direction of Current Flow

Isolator
Section B

Section A
Interface
Isolator

L+ L-

Isolator

LEDs A & B
Loop 1

Panel Loop Termination Board

Figure 111: Short Circuit Isolation Block Diagram

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18.2 Compatible Devices
Description
XP95 Analogue Thermal – ‘A’ & ‘B’
Discovery Analogue Thermal ‘C’
Discovery Analogue Thermal ‘D’

Ampac Order Code
201-0001
201-0089
201-0090

XP95 Analogue Ionisation
XP95 Analogue Photo Optical
XP95 Analogue Universal Base
XP95 Short Circuit Isolator
XP95 S/C Isolator Base
XP95 Input / Output Unit
XP95 Sounder Control
XP95 Zone Monitor
XP95 Xpert Card (Nos. 1 – 126)
XP95 Analogue Duct Probe inc. Detector
XP95 1 Metre Inlet Tube
XP95 Manual Call Point
XP95 MCP Spare Glass
XP95 Waterproof MCP
XP95 Ionisation Black
XP95 Photo Optical Black
XP95 Universal Base Black
Discovery Multisensor
Discovery Carbon Monoxide Detector
XP95 XPert Card blank
Zone Interface Device
Single Input Device Enc
Single Input/Output Device Enc
3 Input Device Enc
3 Input/Output Device Enc Loop Powered

201-0002
201-0003
201-0004
201-0005
201-0006
201-0007
201-0010
201-0012
201-0013
214-0004
214-0005
213-0028
213-0030
213-0034
201-0091
201-0092
201-0093
201-0094
201-0102
201-0095
201-0100
201-0300
201-0301
201-0308
201-0309

3 Input/Output Device Enc Ext Powered
Single Input Device DIN
Single Input/Output Device DIN
3 Input Device DIN
3 Input/Output Device DIN Loop Powered
3 Input/Output Device DIN Ext Powered
Alarm Acknowledge Module
ACP-01 Manual Call Point Square Red
ACP-01 Manual Call Point Protective Cover

201-0310
201-0350
201-0351
201-0358
201-0359
201-0360
226-0001
213-0017
213-0014

Glass for ACP-01 MCP
FP2 Manual Call Point Resettable Red
FP2 Manual Call Point Resettable White
FP2 Manual Call Point Protective Cover

213-0015
213-0021
213-0022
213-0023

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Description

Ampac Order Code

Thermal Type A Series 60 White Dot

201-0023

Thermal Type B Series 60 Blue Dot

201-0024

Thermal Type C Series 60 Green Dot

201-0025

Thermal Type D Series 60 Red Dot

201-0026

Smoke Ionisation Series 60

201-0027

Smoke Optical Series 60

201-0028

Universal Base Series 60

201-0029

S60 Duct Probe inc Detector

214-0001

Type E Detectors available on request

223-0001

Remote Indicator Latching Type E

209-0019

S60 I.S. Heat Grade 3

201-0032

S60 I.S. Heat Grade 1

201-0033

S60 I.S. Ionisation

201-0034

S60 I.S. Universal Base

201-0035

XP95 I.S. Ionisation Detector

201-0103

XP95 I.S. Photo Optical Detector

201-0104

XP95 I.S. Heat Detector

201-0105

XP95 I.S. Base

201-0106

XP95 I.S. Manual Call Point

201-0107

XP95 Protocol Translator Single Channel

201-0108

Beam Detector Fireray 2000

220-0004

EV20 single zone EWS AS1670.4

222-0020

EV40 single zone EWS AS1670.4

222-0021

EV60 single zone EWS AS1670.4

222-0022

EV120 single zone EWS AS1670.4

222-0023

Vantage Sounder Red Inc Shallow Base AS1670.4

205-0062

Vantage Sounder White Inc Shallow Base AS1670.4

205-0063

Vantage Combi Red Inc Shallow Base AS1670.4

205-0066

Vantage Combi White Inc Shallow Base AS1670.4

205-0067

Vantage Combi Red Inc Deep Base AS1670.4

205-0064

Vantage Combi White Inc Deep Base AS1670.4

205-0065

Vector White AS1670.4

205-0077

XP95 Ana Uni Base Inc Vector Sounder AS1670.4

205-0078

Ampac Integrated Base Sounder AS1670.4

201-0110

Ampac Integrated Base Sounder Lid AS1670.4

201-0114

Ampac Loop Powered Beacon

201-0113

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Certification Information

The FireFinder™ is designed and manufactured by:

AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD
7 Ledgar Rd
Balcatta 6021
Western Australia
PH: 61-8-9242 3333
HEAD OFFICE

FAX: 61-8-9242 3334

Manufactured to:

AS4428

SSL Certificate of Compliance Number:

Equipment Serial Number:

Job Number

Date of Manufacture:

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Statement of Compliance

Please PRINT

1. Name of building
2. Address
Fire Alarm Control Panel Brand Name

3. I/WE have installed in the above building
an
alteration
to
the
manufactured by,
OR

system

a system manufactured by
Name of Service Provider

4. The system is connected to the
monitoring service provider
by a permanent

,

non-permanent

5. Date of connection

 connection ( tick )
/

6. Ancillary equipment connected to the control and indicating equipment ( attach ).
7. Current drain of ancillary loads powered from the CIE power supply
8. Primary power source voltage
9. Battery type and capacity

Manufacturer

10. Is maintenance agreement held for the system?

Yes



11. Operator's handbook supplied?

Yes



12. Logbook supplied?

Yes



13. 'As-installed' drawings supplied?

Yes



14. Portions of the building not protected by this system are; ( Please PRINT )
1.

10.

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I/We

Print Name/s

hereby certify that the installation has been thoroughly tested from each actuating device and that a test of
the transmission of the alarm signal to the monitoring service provider has been satisfactorily carried out.
I/We further certify that the whole system and all components called up in Clause 1.3 in connection
therewith are installed entirely in accordance with the current requirements of AS 1670.l, except with regard to the following details which have already been approved", approval attached.
Strike out the bolded sentence if there have not been any exceptions.

Signature

Date

Installing Company
Please PRINT or Stamp

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20.1 Installation Details

#
*

Indicate with a number in brackets the number of actuating devices in concealed spaces.
Add addressable loop number in brackets where applicable.
Zone
Alarm
Zone

Number and Type of Actuating Devices
Thermal
Fire
Flame

* No of
Actuating
Devices
per Zone

Smoke CO

MCP

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
Additional Information:
( Attach if necessary )
Name

Company

Signature

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Commissioning Test Report

This FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel is installed at:
Company Name
Street
Suburb
State / Country
( Company Name & Installation Address )

Postcode

Owner or Owners' Authorized Representative:
Company Name
Street
Suburb
State / Country
Postcode
Type of Installation:
( Circle )

NEW

MODIFIED

ADDITION

Date of commissioning tests:

UPGRADE

Name and address of commissioning company,

( in 'BLOCK LETTERS' )

Company Name
Street
Suburb
State / Country
Postcode
Commissioning Representative: Name ( Print )

Signature:

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21.1 Procedure
The following tests are the minimum that shall be performed when commissioning a system using the
FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel. Supplements to these test may be added by way of attachments or
notation ( using waterproof ink ) to this documentation. If supplements or tests are added reference to them
shall be made at an appropriate point on this document.
This Commissioning Record is to be completed in conjunction with the 1.
operator's manual;
2.
installer's statement(s);
3.
'as-installed' drawings; and
4.
detector test records,
The Record provides a complete description of the installed system and its tested performance at the time
of being commissioned.

21.2

System Information
Check relevant box

GENERAL

YES

 
(a) Equipment: Eq u ip m en t h as b een d esig n ed
acco r d an ce w it h t h e r elevan t St an d ar d s.

an d

co n st r u ct ed

(b ) Installation: Eq u ip m en t h as b een lo cat ed , in st alled an d in t er co n n ect ed in
acco r d an ce w it h t h e syst em d o cu m en t at io n

  
  

  
(ii) co m p at ib le w it h t h e r elevan t p ar t s o f CIE, p ar t icu lar ly t h at t h e
p er m it t ed n u m b er o f d et ect o r s an d o t h er d evices f o r each cir cu it is   
(i) list ed in t h e o p er at o r ’s m an u al;

n o t exceed ed ;

  
(iv) n o t set t o a sen sit ivit y o u t sid e t h at p r escr ib ed in t h e r elevan t
  
p r o d u ct St an d ar d .
(d ) Alarm zone limitations: Th e alar m zo n e lim it at io n s in Clau se 2.4 o f AS 1670.1
  
ar e n o t exceed ed .
(iii) in st alled in an en vir o n m en t f o r w h ich t h ey ar e su it ab le;

(e) Primary power source
(i) Th e p r im ar y p o w er so u r ce f o r t h e syst em h as b een p r o vid ed in
acco r d an ce w it h AS/NZS 3000.
(ii) Th e iso lat in g sw it ch d isco n n ect s all act ive co n d u ct o r s.
(iii) Five o p er at io n s o f t h e p r im ar y p o w er so ur ce sw it ch d id n o t cau se
an alar m t o b e in d icat ed o n t h e syst em .

  
  
  

(f ) Secondary power source
(i) Th e seco n d ar y p o w er so u r ce is o f a su it ab le t yp e an d cap acit y
co m p lyin g w it h t h e r eq u ir em en t s o f Clau se 3.16.2 o f AS 1670.1.
(ii) Th e f lo at vo lt ag e, ch ar g er t yp e an d set t in g is co r r ect an d in
acco r d an ce w it h t h e b at t er y m an uf act u r er ’s r eco m m en d at io n .
(g ) Battery temperature and voltage: Th e b at t er y vo lt ag e co r r esp o n d s t o t h at
sp ecif ied b y t h e b at t er y m an u f act u r er f o r t h e t em p er at u r e m easu r ed
af t er 24 h q u iescen t o p er at io n .

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(h ) Alarm zone parameters: Each alar m zo n e cir cu it is w it h in t h e eq u ip m en t
m an uf act u r er ’s sp ecif icat io n s.
(i) Wire-free alarm zones: Wir e-f r ee act u at in g d ev ice p ar am et er s m eet t h e
m in im u m p ar am et er s sp ecif ied b y t h e m an uf act u r er , in clu d in g t h at t h e
r eceiver r esp o n d s t o sig n als f r o m an act u at in g d evice f o r alar m , t am p er ,
lo w st an d b y p o w er sig n als an d g ives a f ault sig n al w h en t h e su p er viso r y
sig n al co n d it io n is ab sen t .
(j) Operation of fault and alarm signals: Fau lt an d alar m co n d it io n s co r r ect ly
d et ect an d in d icat e as t h e co r r ect . alar m zo n e, o p er at in g o t h er r eq u ir ed
in d icat o r s, an d o p er at e r elevan t o u t p u t s o f t h e CIE.

  
  
  


(l) Alarm zone controls: Alar m t est , f au lt t est , iso lat e an d r eset f acilit y o f each

alar m zo n e o p er at es co r r ect ly.
(m ) Alarm dependency: Alar m d ep en d en cy w o rks co r r ect ly an d d o es n o t

ap p ly t o d evices list ed in Clau se 3.3 o f AS 1670.1.
(n ) CIE response to actuating device operation: Each act uat in g d evice h as
o p er at ed w h en t est ed w it h a m ed iu m su it ab le f o r t h e d evice t yp e an d t h e 
(k) Mimic panel: All m im ic p an els, an n u n ciat o r s, et c., o p er at e co r r ect ly.






alar m h as in d icat ed o n t h e FIP an d at t h e t est ed d evice.
(o ) Fault response time: Th e r esp o n se t o a f ault d o es n o t exceed 100 s f o r
each alar m zo n e cir cu it .
(p ) Alarm response time: At least o n e d et ect o r in each alar m zo n e h as b een
t est ed an d t h e r esp o n se t o t h e alar m d o es n o t exceed 10 s o r t h e p er io d
sp ecif ied w h en d ep en d en cy o n m o r e t h an o n e alar m sig n al is u sed .

  
  

(q ) Supervisory signal response time: At least o n e su p er viso r y d evice in each
alar m zo n e cir cu it h as b een t est ed an d t h e r esp o n se t o t h e su p er viso r y
d evice d o es n o t exceed 100 s.

  

(r ) Alarm acknowledgment facility: Alar m ackn o w led g em en t f acilit ies o p er at e in
acco r d an ce w it h t h e r eq u ir em en t s o f Clau se 3.2 AS 1670.1.

  

(s) Occupant warning system

  
(ii) Each so un d er /sp eaker o p er at es in acco r d an ce w it h t h e r eq u ir em en t s
o f Clau se 3.22 o f AS 1670.1 an d a r eco r d o f t h e so u n d p r essu r e level h as   
(i) A f au lt sig n al is d isp layed at t h e CIE w h en t h e cir cu it w ir in g at t h e last
sp eaker o r so u n d er is sh o r t o r o p en cir cu it ed .

b een m ad e.
(t ) Th e ext er n al alar m in d icat io n is v isib le f r o m t h e m ain ap p r o ach t o t h e
b u ild in g .

  

(u ) Manual call points
(i) Each m an u al call p o in t o p er at es co r r ect ly.
(ii) Th e act ivat io n o f m an u al call p o in t s d o n o t cau se exist in g d et ect o r
alar m in d icat io n s t o b e ext in g u ish ed .
(iii) Man u al call p o in t s ar e n o t su b ject t o alar m d ep en d en cy.
(v) Smoke and fire door release: Each d o o r -r elease d evice o p er at es co r r ect ly.

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(w ) Flame detectors
(i) Th e n u m b er an d t yp e o f
p r o t ect io n f o r t h e ar ea.

f lam e d et ect o r s p r o vid e ad eq u at e

(ii) Th er e ar e n o ‘b lin d ’ sp o t s in t h e ar ea p r o t ect ed .
(iii) Det ect o r s ar e r ig id ly f ixed .
(iv) Det ect o r len ses ar e clean an d ad eq u at ely p r o t ect ed f r o m d u st an d
ext r an eo u s r ad iat io n so u r ces.
(v) Det ect o r s r esp o n d t o a f lam e o r sim u lat ed f lam e so u r ce.











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(x) Multi-point aspirating smoke detectors
(i) Resp o n se t im e o f all sam p lin g p o in t s m eet s t h e r eq u ir em en t s o f AS
1670.1.
(ii) Alar m set t in g s an d in d icat o r s o p er at e co r r ect ly.
(iii) Rem o t e in d icat io n o f alar m an d f au lt sig n als o p er at e co r r ect ly.
(iv) Air f lo w f ailu r e in d icat o r o p er at es co r r ect ly.
(v) Syst em (sig n al) f ailu r e in d icat o r s o p er at e co r r ect ly.
(vi) Iso lat e an d r eset f u n ct io n s o p er at e co r r ect ly.
(vii) Alar m an d f au lt t est f acilit ies o p er at e co r r ect ly.
(y) Duct sampling unit: Th e alar m in d icat o r is clear ly visib le f r o m a t r af f icab le
ar ea an d t h e d u ct air velo cit y exceed s t h e m in im u m velo cit y sp ecif ied f o r
t h e u n it . If n o t , t h e m easu r ed d if f er en t ial p r essu r e is at least t h e m in im u m
sp ecif ied f o r t h e u n it .
(z) Ancillary control functions: Each an cillar y co n t ro l f un ct io n o p er at es w it h t h e
act ivat io n o f asso ciat ed alar m zo n es.
(aa) Alarm signalling equipment: Alar m sig n allin g eq u ip m en t in it iat es a f ir e
alar m sig n al t o t h e m o n it o r in g ser vice p r o vid er .
(b b ) Labelling: Alar m zo n e lo cat io n is im m ed iat ely ap p ar en t f r o m t h e alar m
zo n e lab ellin g .

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DOCUMENTATION
Th e f o llo w in g d o cu m en t at io n is lo cat ed in o r ad jacen t t o t h e FIP:
(a) ‘As-in st alled ’ d r aw in g s.
(b ) CIE d o cu m en t at io n r eq u ir ed b y AS 4428.1 o r AS 7240.2.
(c) Co m m issio n in g t est r ep o r t .
(d ) In st aller ’s st at em en t in acco r d an ce w it h Ap p en d ix E o f AS 1670.1.
(e) A lo g co m p lyin g w it h t h e r eq u ir em en t s o f Clau se 7.3 o f AS 1670.1.
(f ) Asp ir at in g syst em d esig n t o o l calculat io n .
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Troubleshooting Chart
Problem

Solution

No Mains Power

Check mains Fuse
Check output voltage it should be set to 27.6V.
Low = (less than 26.5V )

Supply fault LED illuminated
High = (greater than 28V )
Check the battery has been connected properly
Check all input and output cabling and wiring assemblies for short
to ground

Earth Fault LED illuminated

Ensure correct software is installed
System Fault LED illuminated
Check all connections for loose wiring
Check correct E.O.L is fitted (10K)
Warning System Fault LED illuminated
Check wiring is connected correctly
Maintenance Alarm cleared but
displays Maintenance Alarm

FireFinder™

still Carry out Loop Test

LCD displays LOOP (number) open circuit

Check in and out legs are connected correctly at the loop
termination board

Unable to clear an O/C or S/C on a loop

You must perform a loop test to clear the fault. This is a level 1
function.
Check for correct software installed in all communication boards.

Communication Loop not working

Check LCD at Main controller. This may identify where there is a
break in the communication line

Can not access Function menu

Incorrect Password entered

Forgotten password

Ring AMPAC and directions will be given to provide you with a
temporary code

An Analogue Fault occurs when using a Zone Monitor A 1.8k Ohm resistor must be placed in series with the switch
to monitor a switch.
contacts.
Sounder Fault

Make sure you have a 10K Ohm EOL resistor fitted and a diode
(1N4004) in series with the sounder

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Address Setting

BINARY ADDRESS SETTING (APOLLO)
SERIES XP95 - ADDRESS DATA
DIL SWITCH: ON = 1 OFF = 0 ADDRESS TAG FOR DETECTORS (I/O DEVICES)
ADDRESS 1234567

ADDRESS 1234567

01 = 1000000
02 = 0100000
03 = 1100000
04 = 0010000
05 = 1010000
06 = 0110000
07 = 1110000
08 = 0001000
09 = 1001000
10 = 0101000
11 = 1101000
12 = 0011000
13 = 1011000
14 = 0111000
15 = 1111000
16 = 0000100
17 = 1000100
18 = 0100100
19 = 1100100
20 = 0010100
21 = 1010100
22 = 0110100
23 = 1110100
24 = 0001100
25 = 1001100
26 = 0101100
27 = 1101100
28 = 0011100
29 = 1011100
30 = 0111100
31 = 1111100
32 = 0000010
33 = 1000010
34 = 0100010
35 = 1100010
36 = 0010010
37 = 1010010
38 = 0110010
39 = 1110010
40 = 0001010
41 = 1001010
42 – 0101010
43 = 1101010
44 = 0011010
45 = 1011010
46 = 0111010
47 = 1111010
48 = 0000110
49 = 1000110
50 = 0100110
51 = 1100110
52 = 0010110
53 = 1010110
54 = 0110110
55 = 1110110
56 = 0001110
57 = 1001110
58 = 0101110
59 = 1101110
60 = 0011110
61 = 1011110
62 = 0111110
63 = 1111110

64 = 0000001
65 = 1000001
66 = 0100001
67 = 1100001
68 = 0010001
69 = 1010001
70 = 0110001
71 = 1110001
72 = 0001001
73 = 1001001
74 = 0101001
75 = 1101001
76 = 0011001
77 = 1011001
78 = 0111001
79 = 1111001
80 = 0000101
81 = 1000101
82 = 0100101
83 = 1100101
84 = 0010101
85 = 1010101
86 = 0110101
87 = 1110101
88 = 0001101
89 = 1001101
90 = 0101101
91 = 1101101
92 = 0011101
93 = 1011101
94 = 0111101
95 = 1111101
96 = 0000011
97 = 1000011
98 = 0100011
99 = 1100011
100 = 0010011
101 = 1010011
102 = 0110011
103 = 1110011
104 = 0001011
105 = 1001011
106 = 0101011
107 = 1101011
108 = 0011011
109 = 1011011
110 = 0111011
111 = 1111011
112 = 0000111
113 = 1000111
114 = 0100111
115 = 1100111
116 = 0010111
117 = 1010111
118 = 0110111
119 = 1110111
120 = 0001111
121 = 1001111
122 = 0101111
123 = 1101111
124 = 0011111
125 = 1011111
126 = 0111111

11
1

Figure 112: Switch and Tab Set to 11
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Battery Capacity Calculation
INTRODUCTION
The standby power source capacity, or battery capacity, determines how long the system will continue
to operate in the event of the loss of the primary power source. It therefore becomes necessary to
calculate the battery and hence power supply / battery charger capacity required for each installation.
The following calculator has been designed to determine the required capacity to meet the required
standards. Should an existing panel be expanded the required battery and power supply capacity
should be recalculated to ensure the panel continues to operate within the required standards.
The standards considered in this document are:
AS1603/4428

EN54

NZS4512

UL72

MS1404

GB4717

DESCRIPTION
Enter the number of units listed in the left hand column which go to make up the panel, complete
the multiplication to obtain the quiescent current then multiply by the standby and alarm hours
required by the standard.

POWER SUPPLY RATING
The minimum Power Supply Rating ( 4 ) is obtained by calculating the manufacturers
recommended battery charge current [ see Note ] ( 1 ) then adding the quiescent current of the
entire system ( 2 ) and the alarm current ( 3 ).

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Battery Capacity (AH) ( determined from Calculator )
24 x 0.8

Amps

Add

Quiescent Current of the System ( Iq)

Amps

Add

the extra current that is drawn when in alarm ( Ia )

Amps

Minimum Current Rating of Power Supply is

Amps

Note: Point 1 Battery Capacity
The capacity of the battery shall be such that in the event of failure of the primary power source the
batteries shall be capable of maintaining the system in normal working (quiescent) condition for at
least 24 h, after which sufficient capacity shall remain to operate two worst case AZFs and
associated ACFs for 30 min.
When calculating battery capacity, allowance shall be made for the expected loss of capacity over
the useful life of the battery. A new battery shall be at least 125% of the
calculated capacity requirements, based on a loss of 20% of its capacity over the useful life of the
battery.

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Note: Where the fire control station will not receive the system's total power supply failure signal, the
battery should have sufficient capacity to maintain the system for 96 h.

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POWER SUPPLY & BATTERY CALCULATOR
Panel Configuration

Basic 1 loop panel
Basic 2 loop panel
Basic 16 Zone panel
Extender
LCD repeater
LED repeater
Evac Module

Iq Calculation

No Off X mA
240
254
360
1.8
156.2
27

= Iq

Interface Modules
Additional 3,5 loops add
Additional 2,4 loops add
16 zone
16/16 I/O
Fire Fan Control
32 Zone LED
Network I/F
Controller I/F
Valve or Pump Display
8 Way Bell Monitor
Agent Release

40 each
15 each
143
5
14
0
74
5.1
3.7
20
29

Loop Devices
XP95 Thermal A / B
Discovery Thermal C&D
XP95 Ion
XP95 Photo
Discovery Multisensor
Discovery Photo
Discovery Ion
XP95 Short cct isolator
XP95 I/O module
XP95 Sounder control
XP95 MCP
XP95 Zone Monitor
Ampac 3 I/O loop power
Ampac 3 I/O ext. power
Ampac SID / SIOD

0.25
0.5
0.28
0.34
0.5
0.4
0.5
0.11
1.2
1.9
0.35
6
2.1
1.5
1.7

Iq =
Devices activating when the system is in alarm
8 x Relays
60
Bell
30
Other

Ida=
Devices de-activating when the system goes into alarm
Aircon Relays
20
Electric locks
100
Other

Idd=

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Evac
Type

Iq in
mA

Ia in
mA

EV20

650

EV40
EV60
EV120

140
150
150

2500
3800
8500

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I Alarm ( Ia = Iq + Ida – Idd ) = mA
Battery capacity at end of battery life

NOTE:
Note:

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 1,000ma = 1 Amp

=
=

( Iq x 24 ) + Fc( Ia x 0.5 )
Note: The figure of 24 above
should be replaced with 96 if
Agent Release is used

=
=

Fc = capacity de-rating factor
AS 1670.1 states a factor of 2 is deemed
to satisfy the criteria.
New battery capacity requirement

=
=

Ah x 1.25
Ah

Rounded up to nearest available

Ah
=

PRIMARY POWER SOURCE CALCULATIONS
Battery Charger Current
Requirement: Battery is charged for 24 hrs. to provide 5Iq + 0.5Ia
( 5x Iq ) + Fc( 0.5 x Ia )

Ah Requirement

=
=
=
=

Battery Charging Current Required

e is the battery efficiency, 0.8

Ah above
24 x e
A

Power Supply Requirement
Select the greater of 1 or 2
1. Ia + non- battery backed ancillary alarm loads
2. Iq + non – battery backed quiescent loads
If the power supply is used as the charger the current rating of the supply shall be [( 1 or 2 ) + battery
charger current ].

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EXAMPLE CALCULATION
Panel Configuration

Basic 1 loop panel
Basic 2 loop panel
Basic 16 Zone panel
Extender
LCD repeater
LED repeater
Evac Module

Iq Calculation

No Off X mA
1
240
254
360
1
1.8
156.2
2
27

= Iq
240
0
0
1.8
0
54
0
0
0
0
0
0
429
5
6.7
0
0
0
3.7
0

Interface Modules
Additional 3,5 loops add
Additional 2,4 loops add
16 zone
16/16 I/O
Fire Fan Control
32 Zone LED
Network I/F
Controller I/F
Valve or Pump Display
8 Way Bell Monitor
Agent Release

3
1
1

Loop Devices
XP95 Thermal A & B
Discovery Thermal C&D
XP95 Ion
XP95 Photo
Discovery Multisensor
Discovery Photo
Discovery Ion
XP95 Short cct isolator
XP95 I/O module
XP95 Sounder control
XP95 MCP
XP95 Zone Monitor
Ampac 3 I/O loop power
Ampac 3 I/O ext power
Ampac SID / SIOD

40 each
15 each
143
5
6
0
74
5.1
3.7
20
29

Evac
Type

Iq in
mA

Ia in
mA

EV20

650

EV40
EV60
EV120

140
150
150

2500
3800
8500

0
0
0
7.5
0.25
0
0.5
0
0.28
0
0.34
15
0.5
0
0.4
0
0.5
0
0.11
6
1.2
0
1.9
0
0.35
0
6
0
2.1
0
1.5
0
1.7
0
Iq = 768.7

Devices activating when the system is in alarm
600
8 X Relays
10
60
120
Bell
4
30
Other
Ida= 720
Devices de-activating when the system goes into alarm
40
Aircon Relays
2
20
400
Electric locks
4
100
Other eg LAM
Idd= 440

I Alarm ( Ia = Iq + Ida – Idd ) = 769 + 720 – 440 = 1049mA
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Battery capacity at end of battery life

Note:

 1,000ma = 1 Amp

New battery capacity requirement

=
=
=
=

( Iq x 24 ) + Fc( Ia x 0.5 )
( 769ma x 24 ) + 2( 1049ma x 0.5 )
18456ma + 1050ma
19.506Ah

=
=

19.5 x 1.25
24.375 Ah

Rounded up to nearest available

25 Ah

PRIMARY POWER SOURCE CALCULATIONS
Battery Charger Current
Requirement: Battery is charged for 24 hrs. to provide 5Iq + 0.5Ia

Ah Requirement

=
=
=
=

( 5x Iq ) + Fc( 0.5 x Ia )
( 5 x 769 ) + 2( 0.5 x 1049 )
3845 + 1050
4.895Ah

Battery Charging Current Required

e is the battery efficiency, 0.8

4.895
24 x e
0.26A ( rounded )

List of Compatible Batteries
( tested by SSL to comply with AS 1603 . 4 1987 Appendix G [ valid until June 2002 ] ).
Note 1: afp number is the SSL Listing Number.
Note 2: Types are the Manufacturers and not the suppliers.
Note 3: Automotive type batteries are not normally suitable for stationary use.
afp - 791
Yuasa
NP Series

afp - 792
Power-Sonic
PS Series

afp - 1220
Matsushita
LCR Series

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afp - 1228
B&B
BP Series

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NPH1.3-12
NPH2-12
NPH3.2-12
NPH5-12
NPH16-12
NP0.8-12
NP1.2-12
NP1.9-12
NP2.3-12
NP2-12
NP2.6-12
NP4-12
NP7-12
NP12-12
NP24-12
NP24-12B
NP38-12
NP65-12

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PS-1208
PS-1212
PS-1219
PS-1232
PS-1240
PS-1270
PS-12120
PS-12180
PS-12240
PS-12330
PS-12400
PS-12650

LCR12V4BP
LC-R125P
LC-RC1217P
LC-R127P
LC-R127R2P
afp - 1221
Matsushita
LCL Series
LC-LA12V33P
Afp - 1222
Matsushita
LCX Series
LC-X1224P9(AP)
LC-X1228P(AP)
LC-X1238P(AP)
LC-X1242P(AP)
LC-X1265P
LC-XA12100P

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BP 1.9-12
BP 4 –12
BP 7 –12
BP 12-12
BP 17-12
BP 24-12
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Glossary of Terms

ACF :

ANCILLARY CONTROL FACILITY

ACKD :

ACKNOWLEDGED

AHU :

AIR HANDLING UNIT

ALM :

ALARM

AVF :

ALARM VERIFICATION FACILITY

AZF :

ALARM ZONE FACILITY

AZC :

ALARM ZONE CIRCUIT

RELAY COMMON CONTACT (WIPER)

CIC :

CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD

CN :

CONNECTOR

CPU :

COMMON PROCESSOR UNIT

DGP :

DATA GATHERING POINT

EARTH :

BUILDING EARTH

EOL :

END OF LINE

FDS :

FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM

FACP :

FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

FLT :

FAULT

GND :

GROUND (0 VOLTS) NOT EARTH

I/O :

INPUT/OUTPUT

LCD :

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

MAF :

MASTER ALARM FACILITY

MCP :

MANUAL CALL POINT

MOV :

METAL OXIDE VARISTOR (TRANSIENT PROTECTION)

NIC :

NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

N/C :

NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY CONTACTS

N/O :

NORMALLY OPEN RELAY CONTACTS

N/W :

NETWORK

PCB :

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

P/S :

POWER SUPPLY

PSM :

POWER SUPPLY MODULE

REM :

REMOTE

SPOT :

SINGLE PERSON OPERATING TEST

TB :

TERMINAL BLOCK

VDC :

DIRECT CURRENT VOLTS

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Definitions

Addressable system - a fire alarm and detection system that contains addressable alarm zone facilities or
addressable control devices.
Alarm Verification Facility (AVF) - that part of the FACP, which provides an automatic resetting function
for spurious alarm signals so that they will not inadvertently initiate Master Alarm Facility (MAF), or ACF
functions. Using ConfigManager prior to downloading to the FireFinder™ sets this option
Alarm zone - the specific portion of a building or complex identified by a particular alarm zone facility.
Alarm Zone Circuit (AZC) - the link or path that carries signals from an actuating device(s) to an alarm
zone facility(s).
Alarm Zone Facility (AZF) - that part of the control and indicating equipment that registers and indicates
signals (alarm and fault) received from its alarm zone circuit. It also transmits appropriate signals to other
control and indicating facilities.
Alert signal - an audible signal, or combination of audible and visible signals, from the occupant warning
system to alert wardens and other nominated personnel as necessary to commence prescribed actions.
Ancillary Control Facility (ACF) - that portion of the control and indicating equipment that on receipt of a
signal initiates predetermined actions in external ancillary devices.
Ancillary equipment - remote equipment connected to FACP.
Ancillary relay - relay within FACP to operate ancillary equipment.
Ancillary output - output for driving ancillary equipment.
Approved and approval - approved by, or the approval of, the Regulatory Authority concerned.
Card-detect link - a link on a module connector to indicate the disconnection of the module.
Conventional System - is a fire detection system using a dedicated circuit for each alarm zone.
Distributed system - a fire alarm and detection system where sections of the control and indicating
equipment are remotely located from the FACP or where sub-indicator panel(s) communicate with a main
FACP.
Field connections - are connections made to FACP or ancillary equipment during installation.
Fire alarm system - an arrangement of components and apparatus for giving an audible, visible, or other
perceptible alarm of fire, and which may also initiate other action.
Fire detection system - an arrangement of detectors and control and indicating equipment employed for
automatically detecting fire and initiating other action as arranged.
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - a panel on which is mounted an indicator or indicators together with
associated equipment for the fire alarm or sprinkler system.
Fire resisting - an element of construction, component or structure which, by requirement of the
Regulatory Authority, has a specified fire resistance.
Indicating equipment - the part of a fire detection and or alarm system, which provides indication of any
warning signals (alarm and fault), received by the control equipment.
Interface - The interconnection between equipment that permits the transfer of data.
Main equipment - equipment essential to the operation of the system including, control equipment,
amplification equipment and power supply modules.
Master Alarm Facility (MAF) - that part of the equipment which receives alarm and fault signals from any
alarm zone facility and initiates the common signal (alarm and/or fault) for transmission to the fire control
station. Bells and other ancillary functions may be initiated from this facility.
Power Supply - that portion of the FACP which supplies all voltages necessary for its operation.
Regulatory Authority - an authority administering Acts of Parliament or Regulations under such Acts.

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Quick Reference Guides
MAIN MENU OPTIONS

FUNCTION

MENU KEY / FUNCTION KEY
( TO ENTER MENU / TO FUNCTION MENU )

ALARMS ( DISPLAY ALARMS )

PREALARMS ( DISPLAY PRE-ALARMS )

FAULTS ( DISPLAY FAULTS OF SELECTED FIELDS )

SPACE

ABC

DEF

ZONES/SENSORS

LOOP

MODULE

P/SUPPLY

BRIGADE

SPACE

( FAULT FIELDS )
ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

TFAILS

BELLS

PQRS

(TEST FAILURES)

ISOLATES ( DISPLAY ALL SYSTEM ISOLATES)

STATUS (DISPLAY STATUS OF SELECTED FIELDS)

GHI

JKL

SPACE

LOOPS ( LOOP / SENSOR No )

PRINT ALL DEVICES

PRINT TOTALS

SPACE

ABC

MODULES ( MODULE No )

SLAVE

P/S

BRIGADE

EXTERNAL LED MIMICS

OUTPUTS (OUTPUT No)

INPUT (INPUT No)

SPACE

ABC

DEF

GHI

DEF

I/O

SPACE

ABC

GHI

NETWORK

( IF NETWORK IS ENABLED )

NETWORK POINTS

REMOTE SLAVE MODULES

REMOTE LED MIMICS

SPACE

ABC

DEF

( STATUS FIELDS )

( IF NETWORK IS ENABLED )

SYSTEM

AVALUES
( ANALOGUE
VALUE OF DET )

JKL

MNO

NETWORK
NOT ENABLED

GHI

JKL

TESTING ( TESTING THE SELECTED TEST FIELDS )

SPACE

ALARM (TEST ALARM FIELDS )

ZONE ( ZONE No )

SENSOR
( LOOP/SENSOR No )

SPACE

ABC

FAULT ( TEST FAULT FIELDS )

ZONE ( ZONE No )

SENSOR
( LOOP/SENSOR No )

SPACE

ABC

DEF

LAMP

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FUNCTION MENU OPTIONS
MENU

DATE ( DD/MM/YYYY )

TIME ( HH:MM )

SPACE

LEVEL 1
FUNCTIONS

FireFinder

FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) )

FUNCTION

ABC

DEF

DAY/NIGHT SETTINGS ( SET ON/OFF FIELDS )

SPACE

MNO

DEF

GHI

NIGHT TIME (HH:MM)

SHOW OPTIONS

REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL
( RETURN INPUT TO
ORIGINAL STATE)

OFF ( TURN INPUT OFF )

ON ( TURN INPUT ON )

REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL
( RETURN INPUT TO
ORIGINAL STATE)

VIEW BY DATE

DEF

AS FOR ALARM

CON ZONE ( EDIT ZONE NUMBER, DESCRIPTION )

DEVICE ( ENTER LOOP / SENSOR )

SPACE

ISOLATE ( ISOLATE LOG )

DEF

DELETE ( LOOP / SENSOR )

INPUT ( EDIT INPUT FIELDS )

IN A PANEL
( SELECT I/O CONTROL NUMBER AND OUTPUT No )

IN A PANEL
( SELECT INPUT CONTROL No AND INPUT No )

EDIT ( EDIT DESCRIPTION )

DELETE ( DELETE DESCRIPTION )

ABC
SPACE

OFF ( TURN OUTPUT OFF )

ABC

SYSTEM ( SYSTEM LOG )

ON ( TURN OUTPUT ON )

REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL
( RETURN OUTPUT TO
ORIGINAL STATE)

ABC

AS FOR ALARM

DEF

I/O (INPUT / OUTPUT LOG )

ABC

ON A LOOP
( SELECT LOOP No, SENSOR No, OUTPUT No )

DISABLED IF FACP
IS NETWORKED

OFF ( TURN OUTPUT OFF )

ON ( TURN OUTPUT ON )

EDIT ( EDIT DESCRIPTION )

DELETE ( DELETE DESCRIPTION )

OUTPUT ( EDIT OUTPUT FIELDS )

SPACE

ABC

GHI

SPACE

TESTS ( TEST SPECIFIED FIELD )

ON A LOOP ( LOOP / SENSOR No )

SPACE

AS FOR ALARM

EDIT ( DESCRIPTION, ZONE No,
DEVICE TYPE, BRIGADE OPTIONS,
CONFIGURATION, GROUP No )

ABC

REMOVE ALL MANUAL INPUT CONTROL
( RETURN ALL MANUAL INPUTS TO ORIGINAL STATE )

JKL

SPACE

AS FOR ALARM

PROG ( PROGRAMMING FEILDS )

OUTPUT ( OUTPUT FIELDS )

SPACE

JKL

MODE ZONE / SENSOR

SPACE

FAULT ( FAULT LOG )

ABC

TUV

ABC

SPACE

PRINT MULTIPLE ENTRIES

ON A LOOP
( SELECT LOOP No, SENSOR No, INPUT No )

ABC

DELETE ALL PASSWORDS ( DELETE ALL PASSWORDS )

GHI

VIEW BY ENTRY NO.

DEF

DELETE PASSWORD ( DELETE SELECTED PASSWORD )

ON ( TURN INPUT ON )

ABC

DEF

ALARM ( ALARM LOG )

PRINT ENTRY (PRINT TO PANEL PRINTER (IF FITTED))

ADD PASSWORD ( ADD PASSWORD (MAX 4 CHAR), LEVEL No )

DEF

ABC

OFF ( TURN INPUT OFF )

SPACE

ENABLE

SPACE

DEF

PASSWORDS ( EDIT PASSWORD FIELDS )

IN A PANEL
( SELECT I/O CONTROL NUMBER AND INPUT No )

ABC

DEF

PQRS

SPACE

ACCESS LEVEL 3 ( ENTER LEVEL 3 PASSWORD )

DAY TIME (HH:MM)

PQRS

INPUT ( INPUT FIELDS )

ABC

FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) )

LEVEL 3 FUNCTION
0

LOGS

SPACE

FUNCTION

I/O ( MANUAL INPUT /OUTPUT CONTROL FIELDS )

ABC

LEVEL 2 FUNCTION

SPACE

Quick Reference

FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) )

FUNCTION

LEVEL 2
FUNCTIONS

IN A PANEL
( SELECT OUTPUT CONTROL No AND OUTPUT No )
AS FOR INPUT

SPACE

WALK ( ZONES OR SENSORS )

SPACE

ABC

ZONE ( ENTER ZONE No )

SENSOR ( ENTER LOOP / SENSOR No )

DEF

ABC

REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL
( RETURN OUTPUT TO
ORIGINAL STATE)

GLOBAL REMOVE ALL MANUAL OUTPUT CONTROL
( RETURN ALL MANUAL O/PS TO ORIGINAL STATE )

AS FOR INPUT

PANEL BASED MCP ( DESCRIPTION / NODE )

SUB ADDRESS ( EDIT / DELETE )

WATCHDOG RESET

JKL

MNO

LOOP ( ENTER LOOP No )

PQRS

107

ON A LOOP ( LOOP / SENSOR No )

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