C-TEC XFP Installation Instructions

XFP
NETWORKABLE
ANALOGUE
ADDRESSABLE
FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL

1 or 2 Loop 32 Zone Version

engineering
manual

Approved Document No. DFU2200510 Rev 2

FP NETWORKABLE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

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CONTENTS

Important Notes ..................................................................................................................................3

Key features..........................................................................................................................................4

nstallation and wiring ........................................................................................................................5

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The fire panel enclosure ..................................................................................................................................5

Removing the lid and base PCBs......................................................................................................................5

Mounting the base to the wall ........................................................................................................................6

Planning the cable layout in the panel ..........................................................................................................6

Mains wiring......................................................................................................................................................6

Connecting Mains to the Power Supply PCB ..................................................................................................7

Analogue addressable loop wiring..................................................................................................................8

Connecting the analogue loop to the Main Control PCB..............................................................................9

Conventional sounder circuit wiring ..............................................................................................................9

Auxiliary input wiring ....................................................................................................................................10

Relay output wiring ........................................................................................................................................10

Remote PC connection....................................................................................................................................11

Printer connection ..........................................................................................................................................11

Aux. 24V output ..............................................................................................................................................11

Installing the standby battery supply ............................................................................................................11

Network/repeater wiring (optional) ..............................................................................................................12

Controls and indicators ......................................................................................................................14

Commissioning and programming ..................................................................................................16

Recommended commissioning procedure ....................................................................................................16

System operation / terms of reference ..........................................................................................................16

Access levels menu tree ..................................................................................................................................17

How to enter access level three ....................................................................................................................18

Fitting the panel’s NVM ‘memory unlock’ link ............................................................................................18

A detailed description of the functions available at access level 3 ......................................................19-33

Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................34

Standby battery calculation guide....................................................................................................35

Technical specification ......................................................................................................................36

Disclaimer

© No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this range of fire panels
for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as
a whole. The manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to
make changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice. E&OE.

This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all
applicable EU Council Directives.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

This equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled
and technically competent person.

This equipment is a piece of Class 1 equipment and MUST BE EARTHED.

ALWAYS isolate the panel’s Mains and battery backup supplies before making
connections to its PCBs.

Items supplied with this panel

• Engineering manual (this manual)

• User Manual / Log Book

• Hex key, for unfastening / securing the panel lid

• Electrical accessory pack, containing:
2 x 6K8 0.25W conventional sounder circuit resistors
1 x 20mm 1ATH 250V HRC ceramic fuse (spare primary fuse)
1 x set of battery connection leads (red wire, black wire, jumper link and 2 x nylon cable ties)

System design

Fire alarm system design is beyond the scope of this document. A basic understanding of general
fire alarm system components and their use is assumed.

Contact the Fire Officer concerned with the property at an early stage in case he has any special
requirements. We strongly recommend that a suitably qualified and competent person is consult­ed in connection with the design of the fire alarm system and that the system is commissioned
and serviced in accordance with the laid down specification and national standards. If in doubt
please consult your supplier.

We recommend you read BS 5839 Part 1 "Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings (Code
of Practice for System Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance)" available at your
local reference library or from the BSI. Other national standards of installation should be refer­enced where applicable.

Cable types and limitations

All system wiring should be installed to meet current national standards - in the United Kingdom
these are BS 5839 Part 1 and BS7671 (Wiring Regulations).

Fire resistant screened cable should be used throughout the installation. This not only shields the
data moving up and down the cables from outside interference but is essential to ensure
compliance with EMC regulations. Cables such as FP 200, Firetuff™, Firecel™ and MICC may be
acceptable provided they are properly terminated at the fire panel and meet national standards /
the system specification as applicable. Consult Clause 26 of BS 5839 Part 1 for more detailed
information on cables, wiring and other interconnections.

Equipment guarantee

This equipment is not guaranteed unless the complete installation is installed and commissioned
in accordance with the laid down national standards (in the UK BS 5839 Part 1) by an approved
and competent person or organisation.

Anti-static handling guidelines

Always observe appropriate electro-static handling precautions prior to handling the
panel’s PCBs or any other static-sensitive components.

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KEY FEATURES

This 1 or 2 loop (dependent on the model purchased) 32 zone analogue addressable fire alarm panel
offers the following features:

• Full compliance with EN54 parts 2 and 4, including EN54-2 Clauses 7.8 - Output to fire alarm

devices, 8.3 - Fault Signals from points and 9.5 - Disablement of addressable points.

• Full compatibility with Hochiki’s ESP and Apollo’s XP95, Discovery and Xplorer protocols

(dependent on the model purchased)

• Two independently programmable conventional sounder circuits

• Two programmable inputs

• A fault output relay and three programmable relay outputs with volt free changeover contacts

• A selection of zone dependency functions (EN54-2 Clause 7.12, type A, B or C) as detailed below:

Type A - If there is an alarm from a detector, the panel will look for a confirmatory alarm from
the same or another detector in the same zone
confirmatory alarm, the first alarm will automatically reset.

Type B - As type A except the confirmatory signal must be from another

Type C - As type A except the confirmatory signal may also be from another zone
alarm will not automatically reset.

before a full alarm is established. If there is no

detector in the same zone.

, and the first

• A day/night (building occupied/unoccupied) function (engineer programmable day/night

changes include detector sensitivity (high/low) and zone dependency settings

• An investigation delay period function (programmable for length of time, which zone(s) it

applies to and whether or not it operates in day/night mode) which works as follows:
When there is an alarm in a zone programmed to operate in ‘investigate’ mode, the full alarm
condition will occur after a delay. It is possible to manually impose a further delay, to allow the
source of the alarm to be investigated. If the second delay expires, or there is another alarm in
the same zone, then a full alarm condition is established. During either delay period, the panel
may be reset in the case of a false alarm

• Individual sensitivity settings for each device

• EN54-2 Clause 7.11 Delays to outputs, and a phased evacuation facility

• An EN54-2 Clause 7.13 alarm counter to record the number of times the panel has been in an

alarm state

• Powerful short circuit protected loop drivers, each capable of supporting a total of 126

addressable devices, giving a total of 252 devices for a 2 loop panel

• An integral 3A EN54-4 switch mode PSU rated @ 185-260V a.c. 50/60Hz

• Earth fault monitoring

• Keypad access code to access levels 2 & 3. Keyswitch entry to access level 2.

• 40 characters of custom text per device

• 500 event monitoring

• Comprehensive EN54-2 Clause 10 test, with maintenance and commissioning functions

• An intuitive Windows based upload-download PC program (Part No. XFP507) that MUST be used

to configure the system.

Networking

If required, the panel can be configured to sit on network of up to eight interconnected XFP master
panels or it can have up to eight XFP repeaters connected to it. If you wish to utilise either of these
options, the panel will require a separately available Network Communication Card (Part No. AFP711).

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XFP NETWORKABLE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

INSTALLATION AND WIRING

The fire panel enclosure

The panel is supplied with a hinged metal lid, metal back box and four separate PCBs (a Main Control
PCB, a Power Supply PCB, a Switch & Indicator PCB and an LCD PCB. Space is available inside the panel
for the rated capacity of VRLA backup batteries and an optional Network Communication Card.

The panel must be sited internally in an area that is not subject to conditions that are likely to affect its
performance, e.g. damp, salt-air, water ingress, extremes of temperature, physical abuse, near sources of
electromagnetic interference, such as high current machines, welding equipment, radio transmitters, etc.
See Page 36 for more details.

It should be sited at a height where it is easily accessible and in a prominent position within the building.
Ideally, its front panel indicators should be at eye level.
Typical locations for the panel are in the entrance foyer/hallway at ground floor level (the first and
most obvious point of contact for emergency services) or a permanently manned security office.

It is recommended that you remove the panel’s lid and base PCBs prior to first fix installation to
protect the electronics from damage.

Removing the lid and base PCBs

Fig. 1 : Location of the panel’s base PCBs and removal details

LCD PCB

WITCH & INDICATOR PCB

S

TELECOMS-STYLE LID/BASE

CONNECTOR CABLE

LID EARTH STRAP

TWO-WAY LID/BASE

CONNECTOR CABLE

PL4

PL5

PCB RETAINING

SCREW

EN-WAY PSU

T

ONNECTOR CABLE

C

MAIN

CONTROL

PCB

POWER SUPPLY PCB

EARTH STRAP

PL1

PCB RETAINING

S

P
SUPPLY

CREW

OWER

PCB

To remove the lid:

• Take the panel out of its box and undo the two lid screws using the hex key provided.

• Hinge the lid 180° to the left (do not overbend the hinges) and remove the lid earth strap’s spade
connector.

• Disconnect the telecoms-style lid/base connecting cable from PL5 on the Main Control PCB. Care
should be taken when detaching the connector to depress the locking tab to prevent damage.

• Disconnect the two-way lid/base connecting cable from PL4 on the Main Control PCB.

• Carefully remove the four M4 retaining nuts that secure the hinges and lift off the lid.

To remove the base PCBs:

• Ensure power has been removed from the panel and that the power supply PCB is safe to handle.

• Disconnect the Power Supply PCB connecting cable from PL1 on the Main Control PCB.

• Pull the Power Supply PCB’s earth strap off the spade connector at the main base earth point.

• Carefully undo the PCB retaining screw located at the bottom left hand side of the relevant PCB
using a crosshead screwdriver.

• Slide the PCBs up and over the mounting pillars taking care not to damage any of the components.

• Store the PCBs in a clean, dry place which is free from vibration, dust and excessive heat. Retaining
the PCBs in a suitable cardboard box will also guard them against mechanical damage.

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XFP NETWORKABLE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

1.0mm < 2.5mm

PSU

PANEL

MAIN

DISTRIBUTION

BOARD

3A

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Mounting the base to the wall

The panel can be surface or semi-flush mounted using the five mounting holes provided (note that an
optional bezel, Part No. AFP735, is available for semi-flush mounting).

To expose the mounting holes you must first remove the panel’s lid and base PCBs, as described on page 5.
The mounting holes are suitable for use with No.8 roundhead or countersunk screws.

Always assess the condition and construction of the wall and use a suitable screw fixing. Any dust or
swarf created during the fixing process must be kept out of base.

Fig. 2 : Location of mounting holes and knockouts / side view of panel for flush mounting

60mm
ncludes

These two
knockouts are
reserved for
incoming Mains
cable only

i
dimples

WALL

Planning the cable layout in the panel

All cables should be brought into the panel via the knockouts provided.

Note that the analogue loop and conventional sounder circuit cabling is
classed as low voltage and must be segregated away from Mains voltages.
Careful planning is needed to ensure this (see Fig. 2, above, for guidance).

Leave sufficient tails inside the panel to ensure straightforward connection
of the field wiring to the panel’s terminals. Knockouts should be removed
with a sharp, light tap using a flat 6mm broad-bladed screwdriver as shown
in the diagram (right).

Always ensure if a knockout is removed, the hole is filled with a good quality
20mm cable gland. Any unused knockouts must be securely blanked off.

Mains wiring

The requirement for the Mains supply to the fire panel is fixed wiring, using three core cable (no less
than 1mm
switched fused spur, fused at 3A. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be marked ‘FIRE
ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’. The Mains supply must be exclusive to the fire panel.

(As an alternative to a switched fused spur, a double pole isolating device may be used (see diagram
below) providing it meets the appropriate national wiring regulations.)

2

and no more than 2.5mm2) or a suitable three conductor system, fed from an isolating

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BATTERY FUSE

3.15AF

PRIMARY FUSE

+ –

XFP NETWORKABLE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

Connecting Mains to the Power Supply PCB

The panel’s PSU is a 185-265Va.c. 50-60Hz off line switched mode power supply that combines the
functions of a power supply unit, battery charging unit, battery monitoring unit and earth fault
monitoring unit. It should be positioned in the panel’s enclosure as shown in Fig. 3 below. DO NOT
operate the panel without the Power Supply PCB correctly mounted in the enclosure with its three
PCB retaining screws securely tightened.

DO NOT connect Mains to the Power Supply PCB until the installation is complete and ALL relevant PCBs
are correctly attached within the panel.

Fig. 3 : Power Supply PCB layout and Mains connection details

Incoming Mains cable must be
segregated from other cables

he PSU earth strap MUST

T
be connected to the spade

on the main base earth
post before operation. The spade
is compressed against a shoulder on
the post via the lowest nut. The
earth post may appear loose, this is
intended by design.

and should only enter the
panel through either of these
knockouts. Good quality cable
glands must always be fitted.

Ten-way
connection loom

(connects to PL1 on the
Main Control PCB).

DO NOT REMOVE
WHEN PANEL IS
POWERED

Battery fuse (F3)
20mm x 3.15AF
glass fuse to
IEC 127
(EN60127-2).

Battery leads (note that a
battery jumper lead is
supplied in the panel’s
accessory pack). See page
11 for further details.

Primary fuse (F2)
20mm 1ATH 250V
HRC ceramic fuse
to IEC 127
(EN60127-2).

The incoming
Mains earth
wire MUST be
connected to
the terminal
marked and
NOT to the main
base earth post.

(The PSU earth
strap connects the
PCB to the base
earth post).

WHEN CONNECTED, THE PCB STORES
VOLTAGES AT UP TO 400Vd.c. AND

MAY BE LETHAL IF TOUCHED.
DO NOT TOUCH THE PCB WHILST THE RED
‘HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES PRESENT’ LED IS LIT.

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Analogue addressable loop wiring

Fig. 4 below shows a typical analogue addressable loop complete with loop isolators, detectors,
loop-powered sounders, modules and monitors. The descriptions and availability of the devices shown
may not be applicable to all manufacturers’ protocols – check with your supplier for further details.
Also this example arrangement of devices may not be permitted by design and installation regulations
in certain countries. The loop should be connected to the relevant 5mm connector block on the
panel’s Main Control PCB and its screens terminated at the panel’s base earth post as shown on page 9.

Fig. 4 : A typical analogue addressable loop

XFP

panel

Design issues - reducing faults and their consequences

To ensure a reliable system, it should be designed and maintained to local design and installation regu­lations. The XFP has loop isolators included in the panel, and loop isolators should be included in the
loop wiring. A single short circuit fault will now only disable devices in the section of wiring between
isolators. Local design and installation regulations will dictate how many devices or zones may be lost
in the case of this type of fault. In the case of a single open circuit no devices will lost, since communi­cation is from both ends of the loop, but a loop integrity fault will be shown.

Note that a critical design issue with any analogue fire system is the combined effect of loop resistance,
loop capacitance and the current demand of items connected to the loop.

Factors that influence this include loop length, cable diameter, cable type, the number of isolators used
and the number and type of devices between isolators. There are no hard and fast rules regarding these
factors as every situation is unique. However, if the following conservative advice is followed, the loop
WILL almost certainly work.

• Absolute maximum loop length = 1km, with either 1mm2or 1.5mm2cables.

• No more than 20 addressable devices between loop isolators of which no more than 6 are loop sounders.

• If loop sounders are used, use 1.5mm

• If more than 10 loop sounders are used per loop then the maximum loop length per loop should be no
greater than 750m.

2

cable and do not fit more that 32 loop sounders per loop in total.

The above SHOULD NOT be considered the maximum operating conditions for the panel as many other
permutations are possible. Any limitations are a consequence of device manufacturers’ protocol, coupled
with the cable’s characteristics. The panel’s loop driver is easily capable of driving lightly loaded loops up
to 4 km long without a problem. However, devices connected at the end of 4 km may not be able to read
the data once corrupted by the cable.

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A+ A- B+ B-

A+ A- B+ B-

Fault

NC C NO

Relay 3

NC C NO

Relay 2

NC C NO

R

elay 1

NC C NO

Sndr 1

+ -

S

ndr 2

+

-

+24v 1/P1 1/P2 0v

BATTERY FUSE

3.15AF

PRIMARY FUSE

+ –

L N

P

XFP NETWORKABLE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

nut

plain
washers

c

rimped

c

onnections

Do not untighten lower nut

spring
washer

screens

Connecting the analogue loop to the Main Control PCB

The analogue loop(s) should be connected to the Main Control PCB as shown in Fig. 5 below.
Remember to isolate the panel’s Mains and battery backup supplies prior to installation.

The loop’s earth screens should be adequately insulated and connected between the nut and washers
on the main base earth post using eyed crimp connectors. The lower nut must be secure to ensure
earth continuity.

The base earth post is provided for terminating earth screens or drains and is NOT the main
earthing point. The installer must review the external earth bonding (if required) with
respect to the national wiring rules. If the installation requires protective earth bonding,
then this must be applied externally and in conjunction with the type of earthing system

mployed on site.

e

Ensure the PCB retaining screw is properly tightened before operation as it plays an important
part in the electrical safety and EMC immunity of the panel.

Fig. 5 : Typical analogue addressable loop connection

Analogue loop

Additional loop

connector

(if applicable).

This LED will
be lit amber

if there is a

short circuit

on loop 1’s

A+ A- leg

Conventional sounder circuit wiring

Two conventional sounder circuits are provided. These can accommodate up to 40 conventional
polarised sounders (at 20mA) or 32 bells (at 25mA) per system. If a full complement of sounders or
bells are to be used, split them equally across both circuits. A 6k8 end of line resistor (provided) must
be connected at the end of each sounder circuit to allow the wiring to be monitored. If the sounder
circuit is unused, you must still connect the 6k8 resistor at the panel.

Each sounder circuit should be connected to the terminal marked CONN7 on the Main Control PCB as
shown in Fig. 6 (page 10) and its earth screens terminated at the panel’s base earth post. Remember
to isolate the panel’s Mains and battery backup supplies prior to installation.

This LED will
be lit amber

if there is a

short circuit

on loop 1’s

B+ B- leg

CONN8

This LED will
be lit amber

if there is a

short circuit

on loop 2’s

A+ A- leg

CONN9

This LED will
be lit amber

if there is a

short circuit

on loop 2’s

B+ B- leg

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A- B+ B-

A A- B+ B-

F

CTS 0v RX TX

+24v 1/P1 1/P2 0v

A- B+ B-

A A- B+ B-

Fault

NC C NO

Relay 3

NC C NO

Relay 2

NC C NO

Relay 1

NC C NO

E

ND OF LINE
RESISTOR
(6k8 Ohm)

POLARISED

SOUNDER

POLARISED

SOUNDER

+ + +

–

+

POLARISED

SOUNDER

+

✗

DO NOT SPUR

(wiring not
m

onitored)

A+ A- B+ B-

Sndr 1

+ -

Sndr 2
+ -

A+ A- B+ B-

Fault

N

C C NO

R

elay 3

NC C NO

R

elay 2

NC C NO

lay 1

Fig. 6 : Typical conventional sounder circuit connection and detail

Conventional

sounder circuit

Conventional
sounder

ircuit detail

c

For more precise

arth screen

e
termination
details refer to
the typical
analogue loop
wiring diagram
on page 9.

Additional conventional

CONN7

sounder circuit

Auxiliary input wiring

Two programmable auxiliary input connections are provided. These can be programmed using the
panel’s PC programming software tools to operate as required. The wiring for each input should be
connected to the terminal block marked CONN2 on the Main Control PCB as shown in Fig. 7 below.
Remember to isolate the panel’s Mains and battery backup supplies prior to installation.

Fig. 7 : Typical auxiliary input wiring / connection

Input 1

Input 2

If applicable (i.e. in electrically noisy environments),
input wiring screens should be terminated at the
panel’s base earth post in the same way as the
analogue loop earth screens, as detailed on page 9.

CONN2

Relay output wiring

Four volt-free relay output connections are provided - a failsafe fault output, which switches for
any fault condition, and three programmable auxiliary relay outputs. All four relays are capable of
switching 1A @ 30Vdc. They should NOT be used for switching Mains voltages.

The three auxiliary outputs (Relays 1, 2 and 3) can be programmed using the panel’s PC program­ming software tools to operate as required but their default operations are:
Relay 1 : Switches when any zone goes into fire, switches back when the panel is silenced;
Relay 2 : Switches when any zone goes into fire, switches back when the panel is reset;
Relay 3 : Has no default operation

The wiring for each output should be connected to the relevant connector block on the Main
Control PCB. Fig. 8 below explains how the outputs work. Remember to isolate the panel’s Mains
and battery backup supplies prior to installation.

Fig. 8 : Relay output detail

CONN3

4

CONN5

4

3

4

3

4

3

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3

CONN6

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Space for

batteries

Red wire from panel

Shorting link (supplied in panel accessory pack)

Black wire from panel

12V battery

12V battery

Remote PC connection

A four-way RS232 molex
connector (PL2) is provided
on the Main Control PCB for
the connection of a
Windows based PC for pro­gramming purposes. The
ONLY way to program this
fire panel is using a PC
loaded with the panel’s
sophisticated programming
tools (Part No. XFP507).
The lead supplied with the
software tools should be
connected to the panel and
the PC as shown in Fig. 9
(right).

Fig. 9 : Connecting a PC to the panel’s RS232 connector

RS232

NVM ‘memory unlock’ link,
must be fitted when
uploading or downloading
information from/to the PC

Plug the lead’s ‘D’-type connector into the appro-

riate serial socket (com1, com2, etc) on the PC

p

Printer connection

A second RS232 socket (CONN1) is provided on the Main Control PCB for the optional connection of a
serial printer to allow optional printing of the panel’s 500 event log. We recommend the use of the
AFP709 off-board printer kit which includes a printer, a 3m long connection lead and an isolation mod­ule/socket. The purpose of the isolation module/socket is to interface the panel to the printer and to
prevent earth faults caused by the printers internal 0V to earth connection being generated at the
panel. For further information, please refer to the information supplied with the printer kit.

Aux. 24V output

One fused 24V d.c. output, rated at 100mA, is provided and can be used for supplying power to ancil­lary fire alarm equipment. This input should not be used to power electromagnetic door retainers.

Installing the standby battery supply

Two new, good quality and fully charged 12V valve regulated lead acid batteries are required as the
emergency stand-by power supply for the panel. The batteries should be connected in series and
located in the panel’s enclosure as shown in Fig. 10 below. The battery leads, link wire and nylon cable
ties are provided in the panel’s accessory pack. Run the battery leads through the slits in the panel’s
lower plastic ribs and secure the batteries into position using the nylon cable ties as shown.

The panel’s sophisticated battery monitoring unit protects the batteries against deep discharge by
activating a cut off circuit when the stand-by supply voltage reaches 21V approx. If batteries are not
fitted, are discharged or in poor condition, a PSU fault will show at the panel.

The capacity of the batteries used will depend upon the required stand-by time. To calculate the bat­teries required for any given stand-by period, refer to the battery calculation guide on page 35.

Always dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

Fig. 10 : Battery location and connection details

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Network/repeater wiring (optional)

The XFP’s network protocol allows the interconnection of up to eight XFP main panels (any mix of single
loop 16 zone XFPs and/or 1 to 2 loop 32 zone XFPs) over a two-wire RS485 network. Alternatively, the
network can be used to connect up to eight XFP repeaters to one XFP main panel. It is not possible to
mix XFP main panels and repeaters on the same network.

Key features of the XFP’s network protocol when used for interconnecting XFP main panels:

Allows the interconnection of up to eight XFP main panels (any mix of single loop 16 zone XFPs and

•
1 and 2 loop 32 zone XFPs)

• Up to 1 km of cable may be fitted to an XFP main panel network.

• Each networked XFP main panel can be programmed to:
Accept Fires from other main panels.
Accept Faults from other main panels.
Accept Control actions such as Silence Alarm Sounders and Control Panel Reset from other main panels.
Accept Disablement commands for zones, sounders and output sets from other main panels.
(Each of these four functions may be individually selected via the panel’s PC Programming Software Tools.)

• All panels monitor all other panels for network wiring faults.

• Fires on remote panels are displayed on local panels including the point description of the alarm’s origin.

• Faults on remote panels are displayed on local panels.

• Cause and effect can be programmed into local panels dependent on which remote panel is in alarm.

• The network supports the programming of site information into remote panels from a PC connected
at a local panel.

• Time and date is common to all panels throughout the network.

Key features of the XFP’s network protocol when used for connecting XFP repeaters

• Allows the connection of up to eight XFP repeaters (any mix of single loop 16 zone repeaters and
1 and 2 loop 32 zone repeaters)

• Up to 500m of cable may be fitted to an XFP repeater network.

• Each XFP repeater offers all the functions and controls of an XFP main panel

Any XFP main panel connected to the RS485 network requires the installation of a Network
Communication Card (Part No. AFP711), as shown in Fig. 11 below (Repeaters come with a Network
Communication Card already fitted). Typical network wiring details are shown in Fig. 12.

Fig. 11: Installing the Network Communication Card

Important: Before installing the Network Communication Card, isolate the Mains supply and
disconnect the panel’s battery back-up supply. With reference to the diagram below:

• Disconnect the 10-way loom from PL1, the lid/base
connecting cable from PL5 and all remaining connections
from the top of the Main Control PCB as necessary.

• Unfasten the retaining screw at the bottom left of the Main
Control PCB using a crosshead screwdriver and push the PCB
up and over the panel’s mounting pillars.

• Insert the two hexagon spacers (supplied with the network

See Fig. 12

for typical

network

wiring
details

communication card) through the holes on the Main Control
PCB and secure them using the nuts and washers provided,
see right.

• Take the network communication card and carefully line its
holes up with the two hexagon spacers, ensuring that it’s 6
way pin connectors are correctly inserted into PL3 on the
Main Control PCB.

• Secure the card onto the hexagon spacers using the two
6mm slotted screws (supplied).

• Refit the Main Control PCB and all relevant connection
cables previously removed. Ensure that the PCB retaining
screw is firmly fastened down.

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REPEATER 1

MASTER REPEATER 2

REPEATER 5

REPEATER 8

✖

SPUR WIRING

NOT ALLOWED

✖

SPUR WIRING

NOT ALLOWED

REPEATER 1

MASTER REPEATER 2

REPEATER 5

REPEATER 8

✖

SPUR WIRING

NOT ALLOWED

✖

SPUR WIRING

NOT ALLOWED

Note the DIP switch (SW1) on the network communication card has no function when used with the
XFP. However, all networked XFP main panels require a unique ID number (1-8) so they can be
recognised by other panels on the network and this is assigned using the network functions menu
options at access level 3 (see page 20 for details). XFP repeaters do not require an ID number.

Fig. 12: Typical network wiring

The network wiring should be installed to meet BS 5839 Part 1 and BS7671 (Wiring Regulations) and/or
other national standards of installation where pertinent - see cable types & limitations, page 3.

At ONE networked
panel only, connect
A to A, B to B and
terminate incoming and
outgoing earth screens
to the panel’s side earth
post. This earth post
must also be connected
to terminal C on the
network communication
card’s connector block
as shown.

IMPORTANT: At all other
networked panels, con­nect A to A, B to B and
terminate earth screens
to terminal C only.

O NEXT NETWORKED

T

PANEL IF REQUIRED

NETWORK
COMMUNICATION
CARD

A typical XFP main panel network

PANEL 2

A typical XFP repeater network

XFP

MAIN

PANEL 1 PANEL 5

XFP

REPEATER

XFP

REPEATER

TO NEXT NETWORKED

PANEL IF REQUIRED

PANEL 3

XFP

REPEATER

NETWORK
COMMUNICATION
CARD

PANEL 4

XFP

REPEATER

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front panel layout

LED Indicators

Liquid Crystal Display Provides detailed information on the status of the system (the type of messages

displayed and what they mean is covered in greater detail in the panel’s
separate user manual)

(General) Fire Flashes red when there is a fire condition on any zone and goes steady red

Fire Zones One or more of these indicators will flash red in an alarm condition and will go
(1-16 or 1-32) steady when silenced

Supply Present Normally lit green to show that all of the panel’s power supplies are

Test Lit yellow when the panel is in walk test mode. This LED does NOT illuminate

Accessed Lit yellow when the panel is in Access Level 2 or 3.

General Disablement Lit yellow when one or more zone, sounder, output or relay is disabled.

Phased Evacuation Flashes yellow when there is a phased evacuation in process.

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when the alarm is silenced. Subsequent fire conditions will restart the (General)
Fire indicator flashing until it is silenced again

functioning correctly

for any other test condition

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LED Indicators (continued)

General Fault Flashes yellow when there is an fault condition on the panel. Will always

e lit in conjunction with at least one other fault LED.

b

Power Supply Fault Lit yellow when the panel’s power supply or Mains has failed or the panel’s

standby battery is in poor condition.

System Fault Lit amber when a system error, such as a microprocessor fault, occurs. Remains

lit even if the panel automatically clears the fault.

Sounder Status Flashes yellow when a fault is detected on either of the panel’s two

conventional sounder circuits or if there is a sounder disablement anywhere on
the system.

elays Running Lit yellow when one or more output delays have been programmed into the

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panel. Flashes yellow when one or more output delay is running.

Button controls

More Information Displays additional information on any fire, pre-alarm or fault conditions

that appear on the panel’s display. Will also display additional context
dependant information where appropriate.

(Scroll Up)
(Scroll Down)

Accept
Escape

Menu Provides access to the panel’s menus

Silence Internal Sounder Silences the panel’s internal sounder

Control Panel Reset Resets the panel when the sounders are silenced (access levels 2 & 3 only)

Silence / Resound Sounders Silences or resounds the system’s sounders (access levels 2 & 3 only)

Investigate Starts the panel’s investigate timer function (access levels 2 & 3 only)

51 Dependent on the status of the panel, these two buttons:

63 • scroll vertically through any fire, pre-alarm or fault conditions that appear

on the panel’s display

• scroll vertically through the panel’s user menus

• manipulate date, time and disablement settings, etc

• serve as code input buttons to access levels 2 or 3.

42 Dependent on the status of the panel, these two buttons:
34 • scroll horizontally through the panel’s user menus

• escape or accept options available in the panel’s user menus

• serve as code input buttons to access levels 2 or 3.

Keyswitch control

Turning the keyswitch to the armed position (I) gives the user instant access to
access level 2 (authorised user level).

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COMMISSIONING AND PROGRAMMING

Overview

Commissioning is the setting to work of the equipment. The efficiency with which this is done

epends upon:

d

• The accuracy of information received regarding the wiring and devices fitted.

• The freedom of the installation from faults and errors.

• The completeness of the information received from the client/specifier as regards the zoning,
naming and functioning of the system.

The final quality of the installation ALWAYS depends upon the quality of these three factors.

Recommended commissioning procedure

Re-fit the panel’s PCBs and all connection leads by reversing the removal procedure detailed on
page 5. Ensure all PCB retaining screws are firmly fastened down and that the PSU earth strap is
connected to the base earth post. If a network communication card is required, this should be fit­ted as shown on page 12.

Check the continuity of the loop, the resistance of the conventional sounder circuits (if applicable)
and all other field wiring as appropriate to ensure they are free from faults. DO NOT MEGGER!
Remove all electronic devices if 500V testing is demanded).

If okay, connect all field wiring to the main control PCB as detailed on pages 8 to 11.

Connect the Mains supply to the L, N and terminals on the power supply PCB and the standby
battery supply to its BAT1 terminals.

Upon powering up, the panel’s LCD will display a number of start up messages detailing the proto­col of the panel, etc.

Investigate any faults reported on the panel’s display and take the necessary steps to correct them.

When all faults have been corrected, carry out a loop learn as detailed on page 21. Rectify any
problems resulting from loop learn (e.g. double addresses, missing devices, incomplete loops etc.
Note that a wide range of test and fault-finding functions are available in access level 3.

When all faults have been cleared, proceed to program the panel as appropriate.

When you are satisfied the panel has been programmed and is working correctly, secure the
panel lid and instruct the client/customer in the operation of the system.

Complete and handover all necessary manuals and other documentation prior to leaving site.

System operation / terms of reference

Input devices such as detectors, manual call points and the input channels of I/O units are
programmed to be members of a Zone.

Output devices such as loop powered sounders, sounder control units and the panel’s
conventional sounder circuits are programmed to be members of a Group.

The output channels of I/O units and the panel’s relays are programmed to be members of a Set.
Zones are programmed via the panel’s software to activate Groups and/or Sets as appropriate.
The method of activation of Groups can be continuous or pulsed, with or without a delay, as

required.
Note that the panel’s two auxiliary inputs can be programmed to function in a multitude of ways

using the special cause and effects options available in the XFP programming software.

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ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 3

DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS

DISPLAY FAULT EVENTS

DISPLAY DISABLEMENTS

D

ISPLAY ZONES IN TEST

LAMPS TEST

DISPLAY ALARM COUNTER

S

ET TIME/DATE

EVENT LOG FUNCTIONS

SET/CLEAR DISABLEMENTS

CHANGE ACCESS LEVEL 2 CODE

DISPLAY ALARM COUNTER

Clear to todays date?

P

RINT EVENT HISTORY?

DISPLAY EVENT HISTORY?

RESET EVENT HISTORY?

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONES
ENABLE/DISABLE SOUNDERS
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUTS
ENABLE/DISABLE RELAYS
ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES
ENABLE/DISABLE FAULT RELAY
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUT DELAYS

E

NTER ACCESS LEVEL 2

DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS

D

ISPLAY FAULT EVENTS

DISPLAY DISABLEMENTS

DISPLAY ZONES IN TEST

ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 3

LAMPS TEST

DISPLAY ALARM COUNTER

DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS

DISPLAY FAULT EVENTS

DISPLAY DISABLEMENTS

SETUP PASSWORDS

CONNECT TO PC

NETWORK FUNCTIONS

COMMISSIONING FUNCTIONS

ENGINEER FUNCTIONS

CHANGE ACCESS LEVEL 2 CODE
CHANGE ACCESS LEVEL 3 CODE

SET COMMS FUNCTION
SET PANEL NUMBER
SET PANEL FITTED

LOOP LEARN
FIND NEW DEVICES
SHOW FITTED DEVICES
ASSIGN ZONE/GROUP
CALIBRATE DEVICES
COMMISSION THE LOOP(S)
SHOW CALIBRATION PROBLEMS
SHOW DUPLICATE ADDRESSES
SET DAY/NIGHT TIMES
ENABLE/DISABLE DST ADJUSTMENT
CONFIGURE SOUNDER DISABLEMENTS
MAKE A CLEAN START

SET/CLEAR DISABLEMENTS
MONITOR A POINT
TEST DEVICE OUTPUTS
TEST OUTPUTS SETS
TEST SOUNDER GROUPS
TEST PANEL RELAYS
WALK TEST
BLINK DETECTORS LEDS
INTENSIVE DEVICE MONITOR
LOOP TEST
DISPLAY DATABASE
VERSION NUMBERS
SHOW PSU STATS
ENABLE/DISABLE EARTH FAULT
SHOW LOOP CURRENT
SHOW DISCOVERY EEPROM
SHOW NETWORKED EVENTS

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONES
ENABLE/DISABLE SOUNDERS
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUTS
ENABLE/DISABLE RELAYS
ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES
ENABLE/DISABLE FAULT RELAY
ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUT DELAYS

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CODE ENTRY

CODE ENTRY

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ACCESS LEVELS MENU TREE

Three access levels are available at the panel - access level 1 (general user), access level 2 (authorised
user) and access level 3 (engineer). The diagram below shows the menu options available at each level,
all of which can be navigated using the panel’s scroll (56), Accept (4) and Escape (3) buttons.
Note: Menu options shown in bold will only be available if relevant to the panel’s status.

This manual focuses on the functions available at access level 3 only (access levels 1 and 2 are
covered in the panel’s separate user manual). Details of how to gain entry to access level 3 and an
explanation of the various functions available can be found on the following pages.

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nter Access Level 3 code:

ow to enter access level three

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Access level 3 can be entered in one of two ways:

(1) By pressing the Menu button on the panel’s front, scrolling down to ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 3 and

pressing the Accept4button. When you have done this, the following prompt will appear:

nter the four-digit access level 3 code using the 5(1) 4(2) 6(3)3(4) buttons as appropriate.

E
The default code is 4 4 4 4 (four presses of the

3button). If this does not work, the code may

have been changed. As soon as the code has been entered correctly, you will be taken into
access level 3 (see pages 19 to 33).

(2) By entering access level 2 as detailed in the panel’s separate user manual, scrolling down to

ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 3 and repeating the process described above.

In access level 3, the panel’s Silence / Resound Sounders, Control Panel Reset and Investigate buttons
become active and you can:

• Scroll through any fire, pre-alarm or fault conditions which are displayed on the panel’s LCD

• View any disablements or zones that are in test (if applicable)

• Change the entry codes to access levels 2 and 3 from their factory default settings

• Connect the panel to a compatible PC for system programming

• Set the panel up to belong to a network of up to eight XFP main panels or allow it to have up to
eight XFP repeaters connected to it.

• Gain access to a wide range of commissioning functions including auto loop learn, device
calibration and group/zone assignment

• Gain access to a wide range of engineering test and fault finding functions

• Ascertain software revision numbers, loop current and PSU statistics

• Enable/disable earth faults

• Set the time the panel enters and exits day (building occupied) and night (building unoccupied) mode

• Access all of the panel’s access level 2 menu options as described in the panel’s separate user manual.

This section of the engineering manual explains in detail the various functions available via the
access level 3 menu options. (Note that information on how fire, pre-alarm and fault conditions
are reported, and how the panel’s control buttons operate, can be found in the separate user
manual/log book).

Fitting the panel’s NVM ‘memory unlock’ link

To allow site-specific changes to be made to the panel’s
non-volatile memory, the NVM ‘memory unlock’ link (PLK2)

NVM memory

unlock link

must be fitted to the Main Control PCB, as shown right. It
is recommended that you fit this link as a matter of course
whenever you are in access level 3.

Remember to re-lock the memory (remove the link) when
programming is complete to guard against data corrup­tion.

PLK2
LINK TO UNLOCK NVM

If you do not re-lock the memory, a reminder message will appear when you leave access level 3.

A detailed description of the functions available at access level 3 can be found overleaf.

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Last Zone: 1:North Stairs :Fire!

1

Zone

Zone 1: Ground Floor

There are faults on this zone

1st Zone: 1: Shop floor

On: This Panel: Is Disabled

Zone 1: North Stairs
Is On Test

CHANGE ACCESS LEVEL 2 CODE?

Change Access Level 3 code

Enter NEW Access Level 2 code:

X

Display Fire Events

This function is only available if there are active fire conditions on the system. If available, press the
Accept

4button and a window similar to the one below will appear:

Pressing the
information (if applicable) can be viewed by pressing the panel’s More Information button. To return
to the main access level 3 menu press the Escape

Display Fault Events

This function is only available if there are active faults on the system. If available, press the
Accept

Pressing the 5and6buttons will scroll the display through all active faults. More detailed informa­tion (if applicable) can be viewed by pressing the panel’s More Information button. To return to the
main access level 3 menu press the Escape

Display Disablements

This function is only available when there are active disablements on the system. If available, press
the Accept

Pressing the 5and6buttons will scroll the display through all active disablements. More detailed
information (if applicable) can be viewed by pressing the panel’s More Information button. To return
to the main access level 3 menu press the Escape

5and6buttons will scroll the display through all active fire conditions. More detailed

3button.

4button and a window similar to the one below will appear:

3button.

4button and a window similar to the one overleaf will appear:

3button.

Display Zones In Test

This function is only available if one or more zones are being tested. If available, press the
Accept

Pressing the
information (if applicable) can be viewed by pressing the panel’s More Information button. To return
to the main access level 3 menu press the Escape

Setup Passwords

This function allows you to change the four digit access codes required to activate the panel’s access level
2 or 3 menu options. When selected, press the Accept

Use the
option) and press the Accept
LEVEL 2 CODE? prompt is accepted.

Using the
digit has been entered, the panel will request you confirm the new code by re-entering it:

4button and a window similar to the one below will appear:

5and6buttons will scroll the display through all zones currently in test. More detailed

3button.

4button and the following window will appear:

5and 6buttons to scroll to the desired option (the option in block capitals is the selected

4button. The following message will appear if the CHANGE ACCESS

5(1) 4(2) 6(3)3(4) buttons, enter the new four digit access level 2 code. After the fourth

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SET PANEL NUMBER:1

NETWORK PANEL:1

Enter NEW Access Level 2 code:****
C

onfirm New Access Level 2 code:

PC connected...

Press ESC to disconnect from PC

COMMS IS SET FOR: REPEATER

Enter the code again by pressing the 5(1) 4(2) 6(3)3(4) buttons in same sequence. If the codes match,

he new code will be accepted and you will be taken back into Access Level 3. If you type an incorrect con-

t
firmation code you will be prompted to start the code entry sequence again. The same process can be used
to change the access level 3 code. BE SURE TO KEEP A RECORD OF ANY CHANGED CODES FOR FUTURE USE.

onnect to PC

C

This function allows you to activate the panel’s PC connection for system programming purposes. ALL of the
panel’s cause and effect programming, device and zone naming, zone dependency functions, etc., must be
carried out using our separate PC programming tools (Part No. XFP507). When the CONNECT TO PC? prompt
appears, press the Accept

If there is a problem with the panel to PC connection, this will be flagged at the PC when you try to
upload or download any site specific data.

4button. If all connections are correct, the following message will appear:

Network functions

Selecting this menu option takes you to the network functions submenu where you can configure the
panel to be part of a network of up to eight XFP master panels or allow it to have up to eight XFP
repeaters connected to it. This option is only available if you have a network communication card fitted
at the panel (see pages 12 & 13 for a detailed overview of master panel networking and repeater panel
connection). The network functions submenu has three options - SET COMMS FUNCTION, SET PANEL
NUMBER and SET PANEL FITTED. Other options, such as what events and what level of control is
allowed between networked panels is implemented using the panel’s PC programming software tools.

SET COMMS FUNCTION

This function allows you to set the panel’s RS485 comms to operate in Network or Repeater mode.
When selected, press the Accept

Use the
priate. The panel’s flash database will update and you will be returned to the Network Functions submenu.

SET PANEL NUMBER

If networking XFP main panels, this function allows you to give the panel a unique ID number (1-8) so it can
be recognised by other panels on the network. Note that Repeaters do not need to be assigned an ID num
ber. When selected, press the Accept4button and a message similar to the one below will appear:

Use the
The panel’s flash database will update and you will be returned to the Network Functions submenu.

SET PANEL FITTED

This function allows you to turn off the fault monitoring of other networked XFP main panels. It is typically used
if maintenance work is to be carried out at a networked panel to temporarily prevent integrity faults being
flagged. When selected, press the Accept

5and 6buttons to scroll between Repeater and Network and press the Accept4button as appro-

5and 6buttons to scroll to the desired number and press the Accept4button to select it.

4button and a message similar to the one below will appear:

4button and a message similar to the one below will appear:

-

Use the
accept it. The panel’s flash database will update and you will be returned to the Network Functions sub­menu. Remember to reverse the function when maintenance work is complete.

5and 6 buttons to scroll to the desired networked panel and press the Accept4button to

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Continue with Loop Learn?

Learn Loop:All

Erase ALL loop device data first?

Are you sure you want to erase
the Database?

0 changed; 0 removed; 112 total devices
Auto learn completed

Commissioning functions

Selecting this menu option takes you to the commissioning functions submenu where you can carry
out a loop learn; find new devices; view fitted devices; assign detectors/call points to zones and
sounders/beacons to groups; manually calibrate devices; and/or return the panel to its default factory
settings. All of these functions are described in detail below. Note that the vast majority of system

ommissioning - cause and effect programming, device and zone naming, etc. - must be carried out

c
using our separately available PC programming software tools (Part No. XFP507).

LOOP LEARN

This function activates the panel’s automatic loop learn facility. During a loop learn, the panel inter­rogates every address location on the loop to see if an addressable unit is present and, if so, finds
out what type of device it is. When the LOOP LEARN? prompt appears, press the Accept
and you will be asked to confirm that you wish to continue:

4button

Press the Accept
the panel to learn (1, 2 or ALL, as applicable).

Use the
may already have loop device data stored in its memory from a previous loop learn or PC upload, you
will be asked if you want to erase this information before the loop learn begins.

You now have two options, as detailed below:

Option 1

If the panel has not previously been programmed or if you want to program an existing system as if
it were a new system, press the Accept

Press the Accept
start to learn the loop(s) as appropriate.

Option 2

If you DO NOT wish to erase the loop device data, press the Escape3button and the panel will
immediately start to learn the loop without overwriting data such as zone and group allocation,
detector sensitivities, device names, etc., which will remain as it was before the Loop Learn. The only
data that will be overwritten is device type and whether or not it is fitted. See note above about
default loop learn settings.

5and 6buttons to scroll to the desired loop(s) and press the Accept4button. As the panel

Note that by default the loop learn will assign all detectors/manual call points to zone 1 and all sounders/ bea­cons to group 1. This is to ensure that all of the system’s sounders will activate in the event of a fire condition
anywhere in the building, i.e. one out, all out. These default settings can be modified as appropriate using the
panel’s PC programming software tools at a later date. Note that no default sets are assigned to the outputs of
I/O units - these must be assigned using the panel’s PC programming software tools.

4button again to continue and you will be asked to select which loop(s) you want

4button. The following message will appear:

4button again and the panel will erase its database, update its flash memory and

Depending on the size of the installation, the loop learn process can take several minutes. When
the auto-learn process is complete, a brief summary window will appear, similar to the one below:

Press the Escape

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3button to return to the Commissioning Functions submenu.

XFP NETWORKABLE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

On loop: 1

Loop:2 Dev :48 :Optical det 0x88
Accept device?

Shop floor: No name allocated
Belongs to Zone:- 1

0 changed; 0 removed; 112 total devices
Auto learn completed

On loop: 1

L:1D: 1 SMCCOOIC-I 10
L:1D: 11 -C-TT--MMC 20

Continue to find new devices?

IND NEW DEVICES

F

This function allows you to check if any new devices have been connected to the panel since the last
loop learn. It works in a similar way to the loop learn function except whilst learning the loop, the
panel asks if you want to accept any of the new devices it has found and allows you to assign them to
a detector zone or sounder group as appropriate. To start the search process, when the FIND NEW
DEVICES? prompt appears press the Accept

4button. The following window will appear:

Press the Accept
which loop(s) you want the panel to search for new devices on (1, 2 or ALL, as applicable).

Use the 5and 6buttons to scroll to the desired loop(s) and press the Accept4button. The search
will now begin. When a new device is found, the panel will tell you its type, its address (Dev) and
the loop it is fitted on, for example:

To accept the new device press the Accept
reject it. If the Escape
device is found. If the Accept
device to a detector zone or a sounder group as appropriate. For example:

Use the 5and 6buttons to scroll to the desired zone or group and press the Accept4button. The
device search will now continue until the next new device is found. (Note that I/O units, etc. can
only be assigned to output sets via the panel’s programming tools. Therefore, when accepted, the
panel will continue its search for new devices straightaway. When the new device search is complete,
a brief summary window will appear, similar to the one below:

4button again to confirm you wish to continue and you will be asked to select

4button. Alternatively, press the Escape3button to

3button is pressed, the panel will continue searching until the next new

4button is pressed, you will be given the opportunity to assign the

Press the Escape

SHOW FITTED DEVICES

This function will list all of the addressable devices stored in the panel’s memory. It DOES NOT give a
list of what is on the loop at the exact time the function is selected, i.e unlearnt devices will not
show but faulty / missing devices will. When the SHOW FITTED DEVICES prompt appears, press the
Accept

Use the
similar to the one below will appear.

Devices are displayed in groups of 10. In the example above, the top line shows the type of devices
fitted at addresses 1 to 10 on loop 1 and the second line shows the type of devices fitted at addresses
11 to 20. The letters displayed will be dependent on the type of device at that address location.

4button and you will be asked to select which loop’s devices you want to view:

5and 6buttons to scroll to the desired loop(s) and press the Accept4button. A window

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3button to return to the Commissioning Functions submenu.

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Loop:1 Device:-1

Shop floor: No name allocated
Belongs to Zone:- 1

Continue to Calibrate Devices?

This may take several minutes
OK to proceed?

X

C = call point I = ionisation detector M = module
O = optical detector S = sounder Z = zone monitor
H = heat detector D = multisensor ? = unknown

To view the remaining devices on the loop, use the
Escape

3button to return to the Commissioning Functions submenu.

ASSIGN ZONE/GROUP

This function allows you to assign devices to be members of detector zones or sounder groups as
appropriate. This would normally be done using the panel’s PC programming software tools but is

rovided at the panel in case you need to add a device at short notice, typically when a PC is not avail-

p
able. It therefore allows you to get a new device working in a basic manner whilst it is waiting to be
properly configured at a later date. When selected, you will be prompted to enter the loop on which the
device you want to assign is located followed by the device’s address (device) number:

5and 6buttons as appropriate. Press the

Use the
be presented with the zone/group assignment window, for example:

Use the
assignment will be made and you will be prompted to select another loop/device to assign using the same
procedure. Alternatively, to return to the Commissioning Functions submenu press the Escape
Important, although I/O units, etc., can be assigned to be members of zones using this menu, this will only
apply to their input functions. The panel’s PC programming software tools must be used to assign them to
output sets.

CALIBRATE DEVICES

Daily calibration of the system’s smoke and heat detectors (to take into account environmental changes,
drift compensation factors, etc.) takes place automatically at 0400 hours, or at an alternative time as pro­grammed by the engineer. The CALIBRATE DEVICES function allows you to carry out an additional manual
calibration of the system’s devices at any time. When selected, you will be asked if you wish to proceed:

Press the Accept
some time. When calibration is complete, the system will return to the Commissioning Functions submenu.

COMMISSION THE LOOP(S)

This function refreshes the characteristics (calibration levels, contamination values, etc) and checks
the type codes of all devices connected to the loop(s). When selected, you will be asked if you wish
to proceed:

5,6 and Accept4 buttons to select the desired loop and address (device). You will then

5 and 6 buttons to scroll to the desired zone or group and press the Accept4button. The

3button.

4button and calibration will start. Depending on the size of the system, this may take

Press the Accept
return to the Commissioning Functions submenu.

SHOW CALIBRATION PROBLEMS

This function allows you to view any detector(s) with calibration issues. In addition to listing detectors
that have definitely failed to calibrate correctly and will no longer function reliably, it also lists those
that are in the process of being checked and MAY fail to operate correctly.

When the SHOW CALIBRATION PROBLEMS prompt is accepted, details of the first detector with a cal­ibration problem will appear. For example:

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4button and the commissioning function will start. When completed, the system will

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Loop: 1 Device: 23 :Calibration issue
Turn ON output channels 1&3

Day (Occupied) mode begins:- 06:00

Day (Occupied) mode begins:- 06:00

Night (Un-Occupied) mode begins:- 18:00

Loop: 1 Device: 23 :Duplicate Address

Loop: 1 Device: 23 :Duplicate Address
Turn ON output channels 1&3

If there are multiple addresses with calibration
issues, press the
affected address.

5 button to scroll to the next

Press the Accept
Once activated, you will be given the option to switch off output channels 1 and 3 by pressing the
Accept

4button again. Press the Escape3button as appropriate to return to the previous menus or to

select another device with calibration issues.

SHOW DUPLICATE ADDRESSES

his function helps you to locate devices with duplicate addresses by asserting their output channels 1&3.

T

n the case of detectors and manual call points, activating these channels will turn their LEDs on.

I

Caution:

guishant system, so this function must be used with care. Activating channels 1 and 3 on a
sounder/beacon will have no effect.

When the SHOW DUPLICATE DEVICES prompt is accepted, details of the first double address will
appear. For example:

If there are multiple duplicate addresses, press the

Press the Accept4button and output channels 1 and 3 of the duplicate address being viewed will be
asserted. Once activated, you will be given the option to switch off output channels 1 and 3 by press­ing the Accept

Press the Escape3button as appropriate to return to the previous menus or to select another dupli­cate address to check.

Note that channels 1 & 3 on an I/O unit may be programmed to trigger say, a water extin-

4button and output channels 1 and 3 of the detector being viewed will be asserted.

5 button to scroll to the next affected address.

4button again.

SET DAY/NIGHT TIMES

This function allows the user to alter the time the panel enters day (building occupied) and night
(building unoccupied) mode. WE RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT USE THIS FUNCTION UNLESS YOU ARE
INTIMATELY FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

Changes that may take place when the panel is in day/night mode include detector sensitivities (how
quick a detector reacts in the event of a fire), cause and effects (what happens in the event of a fire)
and sounder volumes (if available). These changes can only be made by an authorised engineer using
the panel’s sophisticated programming tools at access level 3. If in doubt, refer to page 20 where any
day/night changes will be recorded, provided it has been completed by the system engineer.

When the SET/DAY NIGHT TIMES prompt appears, press the Accept
dow (or similar) will appear:

Use the
panel has a 24 hour clock so hours 0 to 23 are available).

When the correct hour is displayed, press the Accept
Use the
When the desired time is displayed, press the Accept
A window similar to the one below will appear:

Use the scroll
panel to enter night mode. When the desired time is displayed, press the Accept
you will be returned to the commissioning functions submenu.

5and6 buttons to set the time in hours that you want the panel to enter day mode (the

4button to move to the minutes field.

5and6 buttons to set the time in minutes you want the panel to enter day mode.

4button to access the night mode entry field.

56and Accept4buttons to set the time in hours and minutes that you want the

4button and the following win-

4button again and

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Auto DST Time Adjustment is:
Enabled

Enter confirmation code:

Zone: 1: Shop Floor

Enabled

Sounder Group: All

Sounder Groups can be Disabled/Enabled
‘Globally’

Sounder Groups can be Disabled/Enabled
‘Individually’

X

ENABLE/DISABLE DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) ADJUSTMENT

This function (when enabled) allows you to programme the panel’s time so it automatically goes forward
one hour on the last Sunday in March and goes back one hour on the first Sunday in October:

Press the

CONFIGURE SOUNDER DISABLEMENTS

This function configures the Sounder Groups (1 to 16) to be ‘Globally’ or ‘Individually’ disabled / enabled.
When accepted, two windows are available:

Press the

MAKE A CLEAN START

This function allows you to clear the panel’s memory back to its factory default settings. When
selected you will be asked to input the five digit clean start confirmation code:

The button sequence for this is

5and6buttons to scroll between enabled and disabled and Accept4to select the desired option.

5

and6buttons to scroll between Globally’ and ‘Individually’ and Accept4to select the desired option.

5(1), 4(2), 6(3),3(4), Silence Internal Sounder button.

Engineer functions

Selecting this menu option takes you to the engineer functions submenu where you can set or clear
disablements, access the panel’s comprehensive test functions and display important system status
information. All of the panel’s engineering submenu functions are described in detail below.

SET/CLEAR DISABLEMENTS

Selecting this menu option takes you to the disablements sub-menu which allows you to enable or disable zones,
sounders, outputs, relays, individual devices and/or the panel’s fault relay. Any disablement(s) will be indicated at
all access levels via the DISPLAY DISABLEMENTS menu and the General Disablement LED on the front of the
panel. We strongly recommend all disablements are regularly reviewed and immediately enabled when no
longer necessary as they can have a major effect on how the system works. The following options are available:

ENABLE/DISABLE ZONES

This function allows you to disable zones from reporting faults, fires, pre-alarms, etc., and is normally used to tem­porarily disable a zone of detectors/call points in areas such as loading bays that are prone to nuisance triggering
from vehicle fumes. When selected, press the Accept

4button and a window similar to below will appear:

Select the zone to be disabled/enabled using the

5and6 buttons. Press the Accept4button and

the zone’s status (Enabled or Disabled) will flash.

Next, use the
enabled and disabled and press the Accept
now move to the next available zone allowing further enablements or disablements to be made.
Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape

Please note: if all the input devices on a zone have been individually disabled using the ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES
function described on page 26, the zone they belong to will also be disabled. If you try to re-enable a zone which
has no enabled devices on it, a prompt appears saying this cannot be done. Instead you must first enable at least
one device on the zone using the ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES function before re-enabling the zone itself.

4button to select the desired option. The window will

5and6 buttons to toggle between

3button.

ENABLE/DISABLE SOUNDERS

This function allows you to disable one or more sounder groups from sounding in a fire condition.
When selected, press the Accept

status (Enabled or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the
and disabled and press the Accept
to the next sounder group allowing further enablements or disablements to be made. Alternatively,
to return to the previous menu press the Escape

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4button and a window similar to the one below will appear:

Select the sounder group (1 to 16 or ALL) to be dis­abled/enabled using the
the desired sounder group has been selected, press
the Accept

4button once and the sounder group’s

5and6 buttons. When

5and6 buttons to toggle between enabled

4button to select the desired option. The window will now move

3button.

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Panel Relay:- 1

Shop Floor:- 1: Gent WC
Loop 1, Device 3: Enabled

Select Zones:- 1: Shop Floor

Output Set: All

ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUTS

This function allows you to disable one or more output sets from sounding in a fire condition. It is
typically used to disable, for example, auto-diallers from activating during routine maintenance.
When selected, press the Accept

4button and a window similar to the one below will appear:

Select the output set (1 to 16 or ALL) to be disabled/enabled using the

When the desired output set has been selected, press the Accept
tus (Enabled or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the
disabled and press the Accept
the next output set allowing further enablements or disablements to be made. Alternatively, to
return to the previous menu press the Escape

ENABLE/DISABLE RELAYS

This function allows the disablement of one or more of the panel’s 3 auxiliary relays from activating as pro­grammed. When selected, press the Accept

Select the relay (1, 2 or 3) to be disabled/enabled using the

When the desired relay has been selected, press the Accept
or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the
press the Accept
allowing further enablements or disablements to be made. Alternatively, to return to the previous
menu press the Escape

ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES

4button to select the desired option. The window will now move to the next relay

3button.

4button to select the desired option. The window will now move to

4button and a window similar to the one below will appear:

5and6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and

5and6 buttons to toggle between enabled and

3button.

5and 6 buttons.

4button and the relay’s status (Enabled

5and6 buttons.

4button and the output set’s sta-

This function allows loop devices to be disabled from reporting faults, fires, pre-alarms, etc., and is
normally used to temporarily disable detectors/call points that are nuisance tripping. When selected,
press the Accept

Use the
When selected, press the Accept
that zone will appear, for example:

Use the
press the Accept

5and6 buttons to select the zone where the device you wish to disable/enable is located.

5and6 buttons to scroll through the available devices. When the desired device appears,

4button and a window similar to the one below will appear:

4button and a list of all devices that can be disabled or enabled in

4button and the device’s status (Enabled or Disabled) will flash. Next, use the

5and6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and press the Accept4button to select

the desired option. The window will now move to the next device allowing further enablements or
disablements to be made. Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape

Please note: if all the input devices on a zone are individually disabled, the zone they belong to will
also be disabled. If you try to re-enable a zone which has no enabled devices on it using the
ENABLE/DISABLE ZONES function described on page 25, a prompt appears saying this cannot be done.
Instead you must first enable at least one device on the zone before re-enabling the zone itself.

3button.

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L:-1 D:7 AV:63 ZP:62
FP: 192 ATL: 148 F: 0 C: 0 T: 0x88

The loop the point being

monitored is located on

The point's

address

The point's

current analogue value

The point's normal

analogue value

The maximum value

the point will return when

in a fire condition

The point's alarm

threshold level

(the level at which it will

flag an alarm condition)

The code

for any fault

condition that

point may be in

The points

current stage

of calibration

The

point's type

Loop:1 Device:-1

F

ault relay is:-

E

nabled

Delays to Outputs are:­Enabled

Loop:-1 Device 1
Output bits: 0

X

ENABLE/DISABLE FAULT RELAY

This function can be used to suppress the panel’s fault relay from activating in a fault condition.
When selected, press the Accept

4button and the following window will appear:

Use the
select the desired option. Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape

5and6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and press the Accept4button to

3button.

ENABLE/DISABLE OUTPUT DELAYS

This function can be used to globally disable or enable any delays to outputs that have been programmed
into the panel. When selected, press the Accept

Use the

5and6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and press the Accept4button to

select the desired option. Alternatively, to return to the previous menu press the Escape

4button and the following window will appear:

3button.

MONITOR A POINT

This function allows you to view the current analogue status of any point (any addressable device on
the system). When selected, you will be prompted to enter the loop on which the device you want
to monitor is located and the device’s address :

Use the

5,6 and Accept4 buttons to select the desired loop and address. The panel will tem-

porarily disable the point in question and return back its analogue values, for example:

To return to the Engineer Functions submenu press the Escape

TEST DEVICE OUTPUTS

This function allows you to assert the output(s) of any addressable device to check it is working cor­rectly. It can be used, for example, to assert a detector’s internal or remote LED (if connected) or to
check that an I/O unit is functioning correctly. Addressable devices typically have three output chan­nels (1, 2 and 3), the functions of which depend upon its type - please refer to the device manufac­turers technical data for further information. When selected, you will be prompted to enter the loop
on which the device you want to test is located, the device’s address and the relevant output bit
code (0 to 7, as explained on the table overleaf):

Use the
with reference to the table below.

3button.

5,6 and Accept4 buttons to select the desired loop, address (device) and output bit code

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Output set:-1

Output set:-1 is Normal
Change the state using the Accept button

Sounder group:-1

Output:-1 is Silenced
Change the state using the Accept button

UTPUT BIT CODES AND WHICH OUTPUT CHANNELS THEY ASSERT

O

CODE

0

1 Output channel 1 asserted

2 Output channel 2 asserted

3 Output channels 1 and 2 asserted

4 Output channel 3 asserted

5 Output channels 3 and 1 asserted

6 Output channels 2 and 3 asserted

7 All output channels asserted

When you have accepted the required output bit option, the panel will confirm your selection and
the device’s output channels will be asserted as programmed. If desired, you can now select alterna­tive sequences using the
press the Accept

4 button to make these changes).

5and 6 buttons (note that as the device is now ‘live’ you will not have to

OUTPUT CHANNELS ASSERTED

No output channel asserted

When testing is complete, press the Escape
The device will no longer be ‘live’ and its output bits will return to their normal settings.

TEST OUTPUT SETS

This function allows you to test one or all of the system’s output sets (1 to 16) by altering its/their
state from Normal to Triggered. When the TEST OUTPUT SETS? prompt appears, press the
Accept

Use the
Accept

Press the Accept
to normal press the Accept

4button and the output set selection window will appear:

5and6 buttons to select the output set you would like to test (all or 1 to 16). Press the

4button and the following window will appear:

4button and the output set you have selected will activate. To change the state back

4button again. Should you wish to test additional output sets, use the

3button to return to the Engineer Functions submenu.

5and6 buttons to change the output set’s number accordingly. To return to the main Engineer

Functions submenu, press the Escape

TEST SOUNDER GROUPS

This function allows you to test one or all of the system’s sounder groups (1 to 16) by altering its/their
state between Silenced, Intermittent and Continuous. When the TEST SOUNDER GROUP? prompt
appears, press the Accept4button and the sounder group selection window will appear:

3button.

Use the
the Accept

Press the Accept
Intermittent and Continuous. Should you wish to test additional sounder groups, use the
buttons to change the sounder group’s number accordingly. To return to the main Commissioning
Functions submenu, press the Escape

5and6 buttons to select the sounder group you would like to test (all or 1 to 16). Press

4button and the following window will appear:

4button to change the state of the selected sounder group between Silenced,

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5and6

3button.

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Zone:-1

Zone:-1
Normal operation

Panel relay:-1

Panel relay:-1 is Normal
Change the state using the Accept button

END

A

END

B

7

11

12

10

9

6

4

5

8

3

2

1

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13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

I

21

22

23

Open OR Short Circuit fault here

I

1

Isolator

Loop Devices23to

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TEST PANEL RELAYS

This function allows you to test the panel’s three volt-free relays. When the TEST PANEL RELAYS
prompt appears, press the Accept

4button and the panel relay selection window will appear:

Use the
Accept

Press the Accept
back again press the Accept

5and6 buttons to select the output set you would like to test (all or 1 to 16). Press the

4button and the following window will appear.

4button and the panel relay you have selected will trigger. To change the state

4button again. Should you wish to test additional panel relays, use the

5and6 buttons to change the panel relay’s number accordingly. To return to the main Engineer

Functions submenu, press the Escape

WALK TEST

This function allows you to put one or more of the system’s detection zones into walk test mode. When a
zone is in walk test mode, any detector/manual call point triggered on that zone will turn on all of the
sounders that are mapped to that zone for a brief period (note that output sets will not operate). When
the WALK TEST prompt appears, press the Accept

Use the 5and6 buttons to select the zone you wish to put into walk test mode. Press the
Accept

Use the
the Accept

4 button and the following window will appear:

5and6 buttons to change the zone’s state from Normal Operation to Walk Test Mode and press

4button. You will now be returned to the Engineering Functions submenu and you can pro-

ceed to test the zone as appropriate (note that you must be in access level 1 if you wish to view the device(s)
being tested). Should you wish to put additional zones into test at the same time, you can do so by repeat­ing the above process. To take zones out of test, reverse the procedure. Any zones in test will be indicated
at all access levels via the DISPLAY ZONES IN TEST menu and the ‘test’ LED on the front of the panel.

3button.

4button and the zone selection window will appear:

BLINK DETECTOR LEDS

This function allows you to momentarily assert the LED outputs of loop devices such as detectors and
manual call points in one continual sweep. This is a particularly useful function for helping to locate
any open or short circuit faults on the loop wiring.

LEDs are asserted on all learnt loop devices on a step-by-step basis (each step takes approximately
one second. Therefore, on a system with, say, 80 loop devices, each device will blink once every 80
seconds). You can select the test to be carried out from either end of the loop or from both ends at
the same time. An example illustration of how this test may be carried out is shown below:

For a fault between points 17 and 18 on the example loop (left):

OPEN CIRCUIT FAULT:
If Direction A (End A) is selected, all devices 1-17 will periodically illuminate with
devices 18-23 not illuminated.
If Direction B (End B) is selected, all devices 18-23 will periodically illuminate
with devices 1-17 not illuminated.
This would therefore identify an open circuit fault between devices 17 & 18.

SHORT CIRCUIT FAULT:
If Direction A (End A) is selected, then all devices 1-14 will periodically illuminate.
The short circuit isolator between devices 14 & 15 will have been activated and

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all other devices 15-23 will not be lit.
If Direction B (End B) is selected, then devices 21-23 will periodically illuminate.
The short circuit isolator between devices 20 and 21 will have been activated
and all other devices 1-20 will not be lit.
This would therefore identify a short circuit fault somewhere between the two
isolators containing devices 15-20.

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L:-1 D:7 AV:63 ZP:62
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The loop the point being

monitored is located on

The point's

address

The point's

current analogue value

The point's normal

analogue value

The maximum value

the point will return when

in a fire condition

The point's alarm

threshold level

(the level at which it will

flag an alarm condition)

The code

for any fault

condition that

point may be in

The points

current stage

of calibration

The

point's type

Loop:-1 Device 1
Output bits: 0

Which loop:-1

Which loop:-1 End A Only

When the BLINK DETECTOR LEDs? prompt appears, the following window will appear:

Select the loop you wish to carry out the test on using the

5and6 buttons and press the Accept4

button. You will then be prompted to select from which end of the loop you wish to run the test:

Use the

5and6 buttons to select End A, End B or Both Ends as appropriate and press the Accept4button.

The LEDs of all detectors on the loop will now start blinking accordingly. Note that addresses do not
have to be in sequential order for this facility to work. To end the test press the Escape

3button at

any time.

INTENSIVE DEVICE MONITOR

This function allows you to monitor a specific addressable point to see how it responds to intensive,
repeated polls from the panel. In order to do this, the panel suspends all other system activity when
this test is taking place - fires, etc, will not be flagged so please use this function with care. By
reporting back how many good and bad polls are made between the panel and the monitored
device, this function can help pinpoint loop wiring/communication faults and/or faulty devices.
When selected, you will be prompted to enter the loop on which the device you want to monitor is
located, the device’s address and its output bit sequence:

Use the

5,6 and Accept4 buttons to select the desired loop, address (device) and output bit sequence.

The output bit option allows you to monitor a device whilst it is in a particular state, for example, if
an I/O unit is reporting back faults only when it has triggered, say, a rollershutter door (e.g when its
output channel 1 is asserted), you can set the device up so it is in this state whilst being monitored.
See the table below for the output bit options available:

OUTPUT BIT CODES AND WHICH OUTPUT CHANNELS THEY ASSERT

CODE OUTPUT CHANNELS ASSERTED

0 No output channel asserted
1

2 Output channel 2 asserted

3 Output channels 1 and 2 asserted

4 Output channel 3 asserted

5 Output channels 3 and 1 asserted

6 Output channels 2 and 3 asserted

7 All output channels asserted

Output channel 1 asserted

Caution: Note that any channel on an I/O unit may be programmed to trigger say, a water extinguis­hant system, so this function must be used with care. When you have accepted the device’s output
bits sequence by pressing the Accept

4 button, the test will begin and the panel will display the

device’s current analogue values, for example:

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Loop:-1

Number of polls for each device:25

Loop:1 Device 1:Results
Good Polls:128 Bad Polls:3

Loop:1 Device 1: Results
Good polls:25 Bad Polls:0

G

ood polls: 592, Bad polls: 3

Loop:1 Device: 1
Turn ON output channels 1&3

As the device is intensively polled, some of its analogue values may change, helping to assist you in
the fault finding process. To view a running total of the number of good and bad polls between the
panel and the device at any time, press the More Information button and a window similar to the
one below will appear:

To return to the analogue value window press the More Information button again. To exit the
INTENSIVE DEVICE MONITOR function press the Escape

LOOP TEST

This function helps pinpoint loop wiring/communication faults by continually polling all loop
addresses for a specified number of times and reporting back how many good and bad polls there
have been on an address by address basis. In order to do this, the panel suspends all other system
activity when this test is taking place - fires, etc, will not be flagged so please use this function with
care. When selected, you will be prompted to enter the loop you wish to monitor and how many
times you want the panel to poll each device (1 to 255).

3button.

Use the
required. The test will begin and a test status window will appear, showing the address currently
being polled together with a running total of the number of good and bad polls. Polling takes
place on an address by address basis in numerical order and will take several minutes.

When the test is complete, the results will appear in a new window, similar to the one below.

Pressing the Escape

A number of bad polls in a particular section of the system indicates a problem area for investigation,
e.g. voltage drop, bad connection, etc.

To assert output channels 1 and 3 of the device being viewed, press the More Information button.
You will be presented with a window similar to the one below:

In the case of detectors and manual call points, activating channels 1 and 3 will turn their LEDs on.

Caution:

guishant system, so this function must be used with care.

Activating channels 1 and 3 on a sounder/beacon will have no effect.

If you are happy to proceed, press the Accept
device. Once activated, you will be given the option to switch off output channels 1 and 3 by press­ing the Accept

Press the Escape

5,6 and Accept4 keys to select the desired loop followed by the number of polls

3button will abort the test at the address currently being polled.

note that channels 1 and 3 on an I/O unit may be programmed to trigger say, a water extin-

4button to assert the output channels of the selected

4button again.

3button as appropriate to return to the previous menus.

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Loop:-1 Device:22

Loop:-1 Device:22/0: Optical det 0x88
Shop Floor Gents Toilet

XFP 8A22 28/06/2005
2 loops fitted Hochiki protocol

The version of the

panel's firmware

The number of

loops fitted

The date the panel's

firmware was released

T

The protocol of the

panel's loops

Site data = 49191/49191 11/3/2005
Program checksum = 16886/16886

The number of

loops fitted

The identification number

of the site data

T

Program checksum

code

The date the site
was last changed

Loop:-1

ISPLAY DATABASE

D

This function allows you to view the panel’s database of loop devices. Available on a loop by loop basis,

he information displayed includes the device’s type, address and description (zone and device text).

t

When the DISPLAY DATABASE? prompt is accepted, you will be prompted to enter the loop you
wish to view the database of:

Use the 5and6 buttons to select the desired loop and press the Accept4 button. You will then
be prompted to enter the address of a particular device.

Use the

5and6 buttons to select the desired address number and press the Accept4 button. The

information that is stored on the database that relates to that address will now appear, for example:

You can now use the
loop as required. To exit the database, press the Escape

5and6 buttons to scroll through the rest of the database for the selected

3 button at any time.

VERSION NUMBERS

This function allows you to view the current version number of the panel’s firmware and to ascertain
when the site’s data was last changed. When accepted, the following two windows (with details
specific to the panel) will appear in quick succession.

Matching site data codes, i.e. 49191/49191 and program checksum codes, i.e. 16886/16886, show that
the panel is functioning correctly. Mis-matched numbers, i.e. 49191/40286, indicate that the panel’s
memory may be corrupt. After five seconds the panel will return to the Engineering Functions submenu.

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SHOW PSU STATS

This function allows you to view important information regarding the state of the panel’s PSU and
its standby battery supply. When accepted, the following two windows (similar to the following) will
appear in quick succession:

To return to the Engineering Functions submenu, press the Escape

ENABLE/DISABLE EARTH FAULT

This function allows the panel’s earth fault monitoring circuitry to be temporarily disabled. When
accepted the following window will appear:

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select the desired option. The panel’s flash database will update and you will be returned to the
Engineering Functions submenu.

SHOW LOOP CURRENT

This function allows you to view the level of current being drawn by the addressable loop(s) at any
given time to help verify the design of a system. When accepted, a window similar to the following
will appear:

The actual current drawn will depend upon the size of the loop and the number of items connected.
Press the Escape

5and6 buttons to toggle between enabled and disabled and press Accept4button to

3 button to return to the Engineering Functions submenu.

3 button.

SHOW DISCOVERY EEPROM

This function allows the panel to interrogate and view information held by Apollo Discovery devices.
When accepted, enter the loop and address of the Apollo Discovery device, example shown below:

When accepted, a list of 16 ‘Extended Command Field Data’ is shown on the display:

For an explanation of the numbers
displayed, refer to the relevant
Apollo device documentation.

SHOW NETWORKED EVENTS

This function allows the status of a network event to be displayed, which is useful for fault diagnosis
purposes. When accepted, a window similar to the following will appear:

T = Event True; F = Event False

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MAINTENANCE

Periodic system maintenance should be carried out on the system as prescribed in the local
design, maintenance and installation regulations.

The Fire Alarm panel’s standby batteries should be checked for integrity of the connections,
deposits indicating venting, and a periodic load test with the Mains supply disabled to ensure
adequate battery capacity. Both batteries should be renewed if there is any doubt about their
integrity.

The memory log should be checked for any faults that have automatically cleared, and these
dealt with accordingly.

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STANDBY BATTERY CALCULATION GUIDE

The standby time of the fire alarm panel after the Mains has failed depends on the quiescent
loading of the panel, the alarm load of the panel, and the capacity of the batteries.

To determine the capacity of batteries required for any given stand-by period, the following
formula should be used:

Battery Capacity in Ah = 1.25 x [(T x (A + L x 1.5) + H x (P + Z x 1.5)]

The multiplier 1.25 is present to account for lost capacity over the life of the batteries.

H = Number of hours standby required

P = The quiescent current of the panel = 0.065A

This value is with the Mains failed, beeper silenced and the Supply Present and General Fault
indicators lit. If there are other quiescent drains on the panel then these must be added in.

Z = The total quiescent current of all loop devices

As a guideline, the average quiescent current addressable devices is typically 0.0003A (300µA).
To obtain accurate values consult the device manufacturers’ own specifications.

A = The total alarm current of panel sounders and activated relays [a panel relay consumes 20mA
(0.02A) when activated].

L = The total alarm current of loop devices (sounders, beacons etc.)

T = The amount of time in hours required for the alarm (most commonly being half an hour).

Example:

The panel has 150 loop devices each consuming 300µA (0.0003A) each. In alarm, there will 40
loop powered sounders at 8mA (0.008A) each, and 2 panel relays activated, and a conventional
sounder load of 0.25A. The required standby time is 24 hours, and the required alarm time is 0.5
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Calculate the alarm capacity: = T x (A + L x 1.5)

T = 0.5 Hrs; A = 0.25 + 2 x 0.02 = 0.29A; L = 40 x 0.008A

So the alarm capacity is: = 0.5 x (0.29 + 40 x 0.008 x 1.5)

= 0 .385Ah

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Calculate the quiescent capacity: = H x (P + Z x 1.5)

H = 24 Hrs; P = 0.065A; Z = 150 x 0.0003A

So the standby capacity is: = 24 x (0.065 + 150 x 0.0003 x 1.5)

= 3.18Ah

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= 4.46Ah

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION

ains supply 230V a.c 50/60Hz. Max. current 680mA

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Internal Power Supply 27 V d.c Nominal (Ripple voltage 250mV)

otal output current limited to 3A @ 230 V a.c.

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Power rating Imax. a = 250mA (1 loop), 270mA (2 loop); Imin = 70 mA

aximum internal battery resistance Ri max. = 1.1

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Supply and battery charger monitored for failure Yes

atteries monitored for disconnection and failure Yes

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ax. battery size and type 7.0Ah VRLA. Use 2 x YUASA NP7-12 for LPCB approved systems

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Quiescent current drain (1 loop unloaded) < 80mA

uiescent current drain (2 loop unloaded) < 100mA

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Earth fault monitoring Yes (any conductor)

emperature compensated charging Yes

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LOOP DRIVER SPECIFICATION

Number of loop drivers 1 or 2 (dependent on model purchased)
Line monitored for open and short circuit faults Yes
On-board loop isolators with LED indication when active Yes

uto-polling from each loop end Yes

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Max. output current per loop 500mA (Voltage: 25 V minimum; 34 V maximum)
Max. number of addressable devices 126 per loop (giving a total of 126 for a 1 loop panel, 252 for a 2 loop panel)
Max. number of loop powered sounders per loop @ 10mA 40

umber of programmable sounder groups 16

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CONVENTIONAL SOUNDER CIRCUIT SPECIFICATION

Number of programmable circuits 2

nd of line resistor value 6800 ohm 5% Tol. 0.25 W

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ine monitored for open and short circuit faults Yes

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utputs fused at 400mA. Protected by resettable overload circuit

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AUXILIARY OUTPUTS

Type Relay voltage free single pole changeover

ax. switching current 1A

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Max. switching voltage 30 V d.c.
Relay 1 / Relay 2 / Relay 3 Programmed from cause and effect
Fault Active when no faults are present
‘24V’ Aux. power output 19.5 V minimum, 28 V maximum. Max current 100mA. Protected by resettable overload circuit

AUXILIARY INPUTS

Input 1 Connect to 0V to trigger, Max. input voltage 27V d.c (non-latching). Programmed from cause & effect
Input 2 Connect to 0V to trigger, Max. input voltage 27V d.c (non-latching). Programmed from cause & effect

FUSES (to IEC - EN60127 Pt2)

Mains fuse 1A HRC Ceramic 20mm
Battery fuse 3.15A F 20mm. This limits the current drawn from the battery

PANEL INDICATORS AND CONTROLS

Control buttons Menu, More Information, Silence Internal Sounder, Control Panel Reset, Investigate, Resound
Event scrolling and menu access buttons Up5(1), Down6(3), Accept4(2), Escape3(4)
Liquid crystal display Two lines x 40 characters, backlit
Number of zonal LED indicators 32
Other LED indicators (General) Fire, Supply Present, Test, Accessed, General Disablement, Phased Evacuation, General

Fault, Power Supply Fault, System Fault, Sounder Status, Delays Running

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Approx. dimensions of back box (W x H x D) 410 x 250 x 80mm (metal)
Approx. dimensions of lid (W x H x D) 439 x 274 x 7mm (metal)
Approx. weight (without batteries) 4.5kg

CABLING REQUIREMENTS

Type of cable Fire resistant screened cable, minimum size 1mm
Max. cable length per loop 1 KM
Connector blocks Plug-on type, largest acceptable conductor size, 1.5mm
Max. allowable loop impedance (each conductor) 20 Ohm
Max. cable capacitance .27µF

NETWORK SPECIFICATION

Connection Via AFP711 network driver fitted at main panel
Max. no of main panels per network 8
Max. no of repeaters per non-networked master panel 8
Max. cable length per network 1 KM (main panel network); 500m (repeater network)

PC/PRINTER INTERFACE

PC connection Via main panel RS232 molex connector (lead supplied in XFP507 upload/download software kit)
Printer connection Via main panel RS232 connector block

OPERATING CONDITIONS

The components are selected to operate within their specification when the environmental conditions outside the enclosure comply with class 3k5 of IEC 721-3-3 : 1978.
Temperature range: -5 to +40

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