Bosch FPC-500-2, FPC-500-4, FPC-500-8 Installation Manual

Conventional Fire Panel

FPC-500-2 / FPC-500-4 / FPC-500-8

en Installation Guide

Table of contents

1

Safety Instructions 6

2

System Overview 8

2.1 Operating Levels 12

3

Installation 13

3.1 Scope of Delivery 13

3.2 Installation 13

3.2.1 Inserting the Cable 13

3.2.2 Opening the Housing 14

3.2.3 Installing the Housing 15

3.2.4 Mains Supply 16

3.2.5 Batteries, 24 V Emergency Power Supply 17

3.2.6 Extensions 18

3.3 Wiring 19

3.3.1 Inputs 20

3.3.2 Zones 21

3.3.3 Aux power 23

3.3.4 Notification Appliances 24

3.3.5 Relay Outputs 25

3.3.6 Extensions 26

3.3.7 External power supply 26

3.4 Initial Start-Up 29

3.4.1 Setting the Language 29

3.4.2 Setting the Time and Date 29

4

System Configuration 31

4.1 System Configuration 34

4.1.1 Setting the Date/Time 34

4.1.2 Buzzer Beep 34

4.1.3 EOL Elements 35

4.1.4 Resetting Zones 35

4.1.5 Aux Power 37

4.1.6 Faults 37

4.1.7 Level Code 38

4.1.8 Test Log 39

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4.2 Configuring Delays 39

4.2.1 Deactivating Day Mode 40

4.2.2 Alarm Verification 40

4.2.3 Intermediate Alarm Storage 42

4.2.4 Delay for Mains Fault 44

4.3 Zone Configuration 44

4.4 Configuring Inputs 47

4.4.1 Input 1 48

4.4.2 Input 2 (FPC-500‑8 only) 49

4.5 Configuring Outputs 49

4.5.1 Notification Appliances 49

4.5.2 Alarm Relay 51

4.5.3 OC/Relay Extensions 52

4.6 Displaying the Configuration 53

4.7 Controlling Outputs 54

4.7.1 Notification appliance 1 54

4.7.2 Notification appliance 2 54

4.7.3 Alarm Relay 55

4.7.4 Fault Relay 55

4.7.5 OC/Relay Extension 55

4.7.6 Control all outputs 56

4.8 Resetting To Delivery State 56

5

Fault Diagnosis 58

6

Technical Data 59

6.1 Electrical Data 59

6.1.1 Communication parameters 61

6.2 Mechanical 62

6.3 Environmental Conditions 62

6.4 Information as per EN 54‑4, chapter 7.1 63

6.5 Options with requirements as per EN 54‑2:1997/A1:2006 64

7

Appendix 65

7.1 Brief Overview, Operating Level 1 and 2 65

7.2 Test menu 66

7.3 Brief Overview, Operating Level 3 67

7.4 Default Settings 74

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7.5 Event Memory 76

7.6 Test Memory Messages 78

Index 79

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Safety Instructions

Danger!

The fire panel may only be operated with the housing closed

because of the danger of an electric shock.

Danger!

Only perform installation work when the panel has no voltage.

There is a danger of an electric shock.

!

Caution!

Installation may only be performed by authorized qualified

personnel in order to ensure that the system is not damaged

and operates properly.

Notice!

Note local regulations when connecting to 230 V power

supplies.

Notice!

Please observe the country-specific regulations and guidelines

during planning, installation and programming of the fire panel.

Notice!

In line with EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977), each

conventional line must be terminated with EOL modules for the

operation of fire detection systems.

The AUX power supply must also be terminated with EOL

modules when using four-wire detectors.

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Notice!

The fire panel has been designed for operation in closed rooms.

Please note the permissible environmental conditions in the

technical specifications.

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System Overview

1

ESC

8 7 6 5 4 3 2

ACK

i

RESET

EVAC

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

P re-Alarm

F ault

System Fault

Earth Fault

Power Fault

NAC Fault / Disabled

Notification Appliance Silent

Day Mode

T est

D isable

Power

A LARM

4

3

1

2

1 LED display

2 LCD display with zone numbers

3 Zone keys and zone status LEDs

4 Operating panel

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FPC-500-2FPC-500-4FPC-500-

8

Inputs
– Zones
– Prog. inputs

2
1

4
1

8
2

Outputs
– Prog. AUX (500 mA)
– Alarm device, 500 mA

each

– Relay

1
2
2

Extensions
– Open collector (20 mA)
– Relay (via OC)

no

1 x 4

2 x 4

LCD, 2 x 16 characters Yes

230

VAC

AUX

24 V DC

OC (0, 4, 8)

Z1

.
.
.

Z8

ALARM RLY

FAULT RLY

IN1

IN2

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Conventional detectors

Conventional manual call point

Visual or audible notification appliances

Z1 ... Z8

Conventional zones 1 to 8
(max. 2 on FPC-500-2, max. 4 on FPC-500-4)

IN

Inputs (max. 1 on FPC‑500‑2 and FPC‑500‑4,
max. 2 on FPC‑500‑8)

ALARM RLY

Alarm relay

FAULT RLY

Fault relay

OC

Transistor output for extension cards
(0 on FPC‑500‑2, 4 on FPC‑500‑4, 8 on
FPC‑500‑8)

AUX 24 VDC AUX power supply

Features

– Alarm verification: The user is prompted to verify the alarm.
– Intermediate alarm storage: an alarm triggered by an

automatic detector is reset automatically after 20 seconds
(adjustable) by the panel. If there is an additional alarm
within 10 minutes in this zone, the notification appliances
are enabled. Otherwise the pre-alarm is reset automatically.

– Dual-zone dependency on neighboring zones.

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– Dual-detector dependency for detectors in a zone.
– Alarm counter for 999 alarms.
– Event memory for 1000 entries.
– Three operating levels, two of them protected with freely

selected code.

– Up to 8 monitored detector zones depending on panel

version.

– Up to 2 monitored inputs available depending on panel

version.
– One alarm and one fault relay.
– Up to 8 additional transistor or relay outputs, freely

programmable, depending on panel version.
– Quick and easy programming using the keypad and LCD

display.
– Easy operation for the end user.
– Two monitored notification appliance outputs.
– EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977) compliant system

by using EOL modules.
– Power supply via power supply unit with thermal fuse.
– Emergency power supply using batteries, up to 7.2 Ah,

reverse polarity protected.
– Removable quick guide for the user on the panel.

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Operating Levels

This fire panel has three operating levels. You can only perform
certain actions depending on operating level.

Level 1 – Display information

– Read out event memory
– Display faults and deactivations
– Perform display test

Level 2 – Change language and time/date

– Switch key tones on/off
– Put zones in test mode and take zones out of

test mode

– Switch off/on zones, notification appliances,

relay and transistor outputs
– Trigger evacuations
– Reset panel
– Switch between day/night mode
– All actions of level 1

Level 3 – All settings for installing and programming the

system.

Code inputs are necessary for accessing level 2 and 3.

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Installation

Scope of Delivery

The fire panel packaging contains the following components:
– Fire panelFPC‑500‑2/FPC‑500‑4/FPC‑500‑8
– EOL resistors for zones and inputs
– Battery cable set
– Cable ties for strain relief on power supply feeder
– Labeling strips for zones and LEDs
– Quick Installation Guide
– Quick Operation Guide
– CD
– Two plastic foam blocks for securing the batteries

Installation

Notice!

Install the fire panel in a location easily accessible to

emergency response teams (e.g. fire department).

Note permissible environmental conditions.

Install the fire panel at a height above the ground that permits
convenient operation by the user and easy reading of the LCD
display.

Inserting the Cable

Route the necessary cables for zones, inputs and outputs, as
well as the power supply, etc., and carefully punch out the cable
entries needed for this.

!

Warning!

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)! Electronic components could

become damaged. Ground yourself using a wrist strap or take

other suitable measures.

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3.1

3.2

3.2.1

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Remove the PC board if necessary. This is secured in the
housing with a grounding screw and snap-fit hook.
For cable entry on the upper side of the housing, use the pre­formed round holes. For more stable insertion, M 20 x 1.5 screw
joints (PG13.5) can be used.
The cable entries on the rear are intended for direct cable entry
of flush mounted cables.

Opening the Housing

Remove the cover of the fire panel. Loosen both screws on the
underside of the housing, lift up the cover approx. 20° and
remove it.

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Installing the Housing

Use the panel housing to draw drill holes at the desired location
on the wall (arrows in figure below). As an option, you can use
the mounting dimensions indicated on the back of the housing.
Ensure that the housing is aligned horizontally and draw on the
holes using the built-in spirit level in the upper left corner. The
dimensions can be taken from the drilling jib on the rear of the
housing. Drill the holes.
Guide the cables routed under plaster through the punched out
cable ducts on the rear of the housing into the housing. Mount
the housing to the wall using screws. Make sure that cables are
not pinched.
Then guide the cables routed on plaster through the cable
entries to the upper side of the housing.

3x

( 8 x 40 mm)

3x

 6 x 50 mmPZ3

S8

3x

 6 x 50 mmPZ3



8mm

PZ3

3x

( 8 x 40 mm)

3x

 6 x 50 mmPZ3

S8

3x

 6 x 50 mmPZ3



8mm

PZ3

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Mains Supply

The fire panel requires a 230 V mains supply for the power
supply. Route the power supply so that the line does not cross
or touch the signal line.
Use the left M 20 x 1.5 screw joint (PG13.5) on the upper side
of the panel for the 230 V mains supply.

Notice!

Note local regulations when connecting to 230 V power

supplies.

Wire up the 230 V power supply to the screw clamp provided on
the power supply unit board. Use a cable tie to ensure strain
relief of the power supply feeder in the housing above the
power supply unit.

Danger!

Only perform installation work when the panel has no voltage.

There is a danger of an electric shock.

N L

230 VAC

50 - 60 Hz

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Batteries, 24 V Emergency Power Supply

You can use two 12 V batteries with maximum 7.2 Ah each in the
housing as emergency power supply.
The batteries are connected in series. If the mains power fails,
they are used to ensure interruption-free power supply of the
fire panel and the components fed by them.

Notice!

The fire panel can also only be started with the batteries if the

power supply is disconnected.

After you have placed the batteries in the housing, secure them
using the plastic foam blocks provided.
Position the plastic foam blocks in between the top of the
batteries and the housing.
There are different emergency current back-up times depending
on the battery capacity used and the current consumption of the
components connected to the panel. You can calculate this
using the battery calculator included on the CD.
After troubleshooting a mains fault and operating the fire panel
via emergency current, the power supply unit switches back to
mains operation automatically. The batteries are charged again
automatically.

Notice!

Note the polarity of the batteries.

If the batteries are connected with the polarity reversed, the

thermal fuse on the main board of the fire panel reacts.

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BAT

- +

Secure the batteries with the plastic foam blocks provided so
that they cannot move.

Extensions

Notice!

Note that the maximum line resistance for transistor outputs is

22.5 Ohm.

The extensions are connected to the left side of the main board.
Simply connect the board to the plugs. Make sure that the plug
engages correctly.

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There is a groove on the top of the extensions. Make sure that
the board has been correctly installed.

Notice!

A maximum of two extensions can be connected:

FPC-500‑2: No extension can be connected

FPC-500‑4: One extension can be connected

FPC-500‑8: Two extensions can be connected

Wiring

External components such as zones, notification appliances,
inputs, etc. are wired to screw terminals attached to the upper
side of the board.

1 2 3 4 5

No.Meaning FPC‑500-2FPC‑500-4FPC‑500

-8

1 Inputs 1 1 2

2 Zones 2 4 8

3 Aux power supply 1

4 Notification appliance 2

5 Alarm and fault relay 1/1

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Notice!

The screw terminals are designed for a cable diameter of

0.8 mm and for cable cross sections of up to 1.5 mm2.

The fire panel is designed for unshielded cable. If you do use

shielded cable, only connect the cable shielding to the earth

bar on one side above the power supply unit.

Terminal resistances

The zones of the fire panels must be terminated. Use either
resistors or in case of EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977)
the EOL modules.

Notice!

Only use resistors with a maximum 1% tolerance.

The 3.9 kOhm resistors are supplied.

Inputs

+ -

IN1

820Ω ± 5%

3,9kΩ

The fire panel offers two control inputs. You can assign different
functions to these depending on programming (see Configuring
Inputs, page 47).
The connection terminals IN1 and IN2 are available.

Notice!

Note that the maximum line resistance for inputs is 22.5 ohm.

Use 820 Ohm ±5% resistors for the alarm resistance (not

included in scope of delivery).

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Notice!

Only use buttons (no locking element) if you have programmed

inputs as Drill/Evacuate, Silence, or Reset Panel.

Access levels as per EN 54‑2 must be observed.

Zones

Notice!

Do not connect the zone- with any power+ like for example:

AUX power, external power supply or batteries for emergency

power supply.

b+ a-|b+ a-

1-ZONE-2

3,9kΩ

a-

b+

3,9kΩ

b+ a-|b+ a-

1-ZONE-2

EOL

EOL

a-

b+

EN 54‑13 (BOSEC
certificate TCC 2 - 977)

Each zone must be completed with a terminal element.
You can either use a 3.9 kΩ ± 1% resistor or EOL modules for an
EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977) compliant
termination.
Unused zones must also be terminated with a terminal element.
Mixing different terminal elements is not allowed.

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Notice!

Note that the maximum line resistance for conventional zones is

22.5 Ohm.

The voltage of the zones is 20 VDC ±1 V.

The maximum current of the zones is 100 mA ±5 mA.

Notice!

Observe local regulations for the maximum number of detectors

in a zone.

When using the FLM-320-EOL4W Module, use the battery

calculator included on the CD.

Notice!

The last zone of the fire panel supports the use of 4-wire

detectors.

The fire panel does not support dual-detector dependency with

4-wire detectors.

Please use permissible external power supply units depending

on power consumption.

Notice!

Activating a manual call point in a zone programmed as "No

Delay" triggers an immediate alarm.

Notice!

Only use manual call points in zones which are programmed as

No Delay.

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Aux power

b+ a-|b+ a-

7-ZONE-8

3,9kΩ

a-

b+

3,9kΩ

+ -

AUX

+

-

4W

Non-EN54-13

b+ a-|b+ a-

7-ZONE-8

+ -

AUX

+

-

POWER CONV

Shield +U 0V b+ a-

R

V

P

FLM-320-EOL4W

EOL

4W

a-

b+

EN54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977)

The fire panel allows you to use 4-wire (4W) elements on the
last zone. These must be supplied with power by the auxiliary
power supply or an external power source. Both the zone and
the auxiliary power must be terminated by a terminal element.
For EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977) compliant
connection of 4‑wire elements, the AUX and zone lines must be
routed in separate cables.
You can either use a 3.9 kΩ ±1% resistor or EOL modules for
EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977) compliant
termination.
Program the reset behavior of the auxiliary power as described
in Aux Power, page 37.

Notice!

Note that the maximum line resistance for the auxiliary power is

22.5 Ohm.

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Notification Appliances

NAC1

A- B+

OUT IN

A- B+

NAC2

A- B+ A- B+

INOUT

Notice!

Each notification appliance output provides connected

notification appliances with a maximum current of 500 mA at

24 VDC. The permissible voltage range of the output is 21–

29 VDC.

Notice!

Note that the maximum line resistance for notification

appliances is 22.5 Ohm.

The fire panel offers you two notification appliance circuit lines
that can be used to activate the audible notification appliances
and visual notification appliances. When there is a fire alarm, the
notification appliance circuit lines are activated depending on
programming.

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Notice!

Connect the notification appliances to the terminals NAC1

and/or NAC2. This connection is EN 54‑13 (BOSEC certificate

TCC 2 - 977) compliant.

Relay Outputs

NO C NC
ALARM

NO C NC
FAULT

Notice!

The fault relay is activated in a normal state. It is opened in the

event of a fault.

The fire panel has two relay outputs. The relays work as
potential-free change-over contacts.
The alarm relay is activated by every fire alarm.

Notice!

A transmission device must be installed in the immediate

vicinity (without a space) of the FPC‑500‑x.

The connecting line between the fire panel and the

transmission device must not be exposed, as it is not

monitored.

Notice!

Both relay outputs "ALARM" and "FAULT" can switch a

maximum of 1 A @ 30 VDC each.

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