FireShield Single-Zone Panel
Installation and Operating Instructions
Product description
The FireShield single-zone panel has one initiating device
circuit (IDC) and one notification appliance circuit (NAC). The
panel is configured for Class B operation only.
Specifications
IDC zones: 1 Class B
NAC zones: 1 Class B
NAC voltage rating: 24 Vfwr
NAC max current: 1.0 A
Auxilliary power: 24 Vdc at 0.1 A auxiliary power with reset
option
Primary power: 120 Vac 60 Hz, 0.36 A
Alarm contact: Form C 30 Vdc at 1 A (resistive load)
Trouble contact: Form C 30 Vdc at 1 A (resistive load)
Standby batteries: 4.5 Ah max.
Operating environment
Temperature: 32 to 120 °F (0 to 49 °C)
Humidity: 93% RH, noncondensing
Controls and indicators
POWER ALARM TROUBLE
ALARM
ALARM RELAY
LAMP TEST
RELAY
DISABLE
DISABLE
BATTERY
TROUBLE
SIGNAL
SILENCED
SIGNAL
SILENCERESET
DRILL
GROUND
FAULT
PAN EL
SILENCE
LEDs
Power: On when the panel has AC power.
Alarm: On steady (latched) when there is an active alarm event
on the IDC.
Trouble: On when there is a fault with a monitored circuit or
system component, or when a circuit is disabled.
Battery Trouble: Flashes for charger or low battery trouble.
Steady means placement trouble. Also places the panel in the
trouble state.
Signal Silenced: On steady indicates that the NAC circuit is
turned off (silenced) but the panel is still in alarm.
Ground Fault: On steady during an active ground fault. (Also
places the panel in the trouble state.)
Alarm Relay Disable: On when there is a disabled circuit. (Also
places the panel in the trouble state.)
LEDs
Control
buttons
Control buttons
Reset: Resets the panel.
Signal Silence and Drill
Alarm mode: Silences active notification appliances.
Pressing Signal Silence a second time unsilences the
NAC. The Signal Silenced LED indicates when the panel
is in alarm and operating with notification appliances
silenced. Visible appliances may or may not turn off when
Signal Silence is pressed depending on JP1/JP2 settings.
Normal mode: Activates the drill function. Turns
notification appliances on according to JP1/JP2 settings
but does not place the panel in alarm or activate the alarm
relay. Pressing Drill a second time turns off the drill
function.
Panel Silence: Silences the panel sounder during an active
trouble or alarm event.
Alarm Relay Disable: Deactivates the alarm relay and prevents
it from activating in a future alarm event. Pressing Alarm Relay
Disable places the panel in the trouble state.
Lamp test
Panel Silence and Alarm Relay Disable: Press the Panel
Silence and Alarm Relay Disable buttons simultaneously to do
a panel lamp test. This lets you verify proper operation of the
LEDs.
Installation checklist
Prepare the site: Make sure the installation location is
free from construction dust and debris and extreme
temperature ranges and humidity.
Unpack the equipment
Install the cabinet: See “Installing the cabinet.”
Remove the metal terminal shield: Remove and save
the four screws that hold the terminal shield in place.
Set the panel jumpers: See "Jumper setup."
Review wire routing: See "Wire routing."
Connect the field wiring: See "Wiring diagrams" or the
panel label. Meter for opens, grounds, and shorts before
connecting.
Connect AC power and ground: See "Wiring diagrams"
or the panel label. The panel can not be started on
batteries only.
WARNING: Make sure that the AC power circuit breaker
is off before connecting wires to the terminal block.
Connect batteries: See "Wiring diagrams" or the panel
label.
Install the metal terminal shield: Be careful to align the
terminal shield correctly over the LEDs and buttons. Use
the four screws that you removed earlier.
Test for proper operation: See "Operating the panel."
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Installing the cabinet
)
Cabinets can be surfaced mounted. See the figure and table
below for framing and mounting dimensions.
To surface mount the cabinet:
1. Position the cabinet on the finished wall surface.
2. Fasten the cabinet to the wall surface where indicated.
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
13.0 in
(33.0 cm)
3.0 in
(7.6 cm)
D2 D3
6.0 in
(15.2 cm)
Surface mounting holes
7.0 in
(17.8 cm)
11.0 in
(28.0 cm)
strobe synchronization per UL 1971. Both horns and strobes
will silence when alarm silence is activated.
Genesis (with horn silence): Used with Genesis and Enhanced
Integrity horns and strobes. Genesis and Enhanced Integrity
appliances maintain synchronization per UL 1971. For Genesis
devices, this allows connected horns to be silenced while
strobes on the same 2-wire circuit continue to flash until the
panel is reset. For Enhanced Integrity devices, both horns and
strobes will remain activated until the panel is reset.
JP3: Aux power reset
Description: Causes a temporary interruption of aux power
when Reset is pressed. This is so that four-wire smoke
detectors can be reset. If this is not set, pressing Reset has no
effect on the aux power output.
Default: No aux reset, with no jumper installed.
Options
1
Yes (aux reset)
2
No (no aux reset)
3
D1
Semi-flush mounting holes
D5
Jumper setup
JP4
1
1
YES
NO
2
3
NO
3
YES
2
GEN
GEN/SIL
Jumper layout as seen on the circuit board
JP1 and JP2: NAC output type
Description: Controls the output of the NAC.
Default: Genesis (with horn silence), with no jumper installed.
Options (choose one)
1
Continuous
Te mp or a l
1
2
3
Genesis
2
Genesis (with horn silence
3
Continuous: For strobes and notification appliances that selfgenerate a temporal pattern or where temporal pattern is not
required.
JP1JP2JP3
1
1
2
3
CONT
2
TEMP
3
Aux reset: Resettable 24 Vdc on AUX PWR terminals.
D4
No aux reset: Continuous 24 Vdc on AUX PWR terminals.
JP4: IDC type
Description: Selects the type and functionality of the IDC.
Default: No alarm verification, with no jumper installed.
Options
1
Yes (verify alarm)
2
No (no alarm verification)
3
Verify alarm: For circuits with smoke detectors and contact
devices. 2-wire smoke detector activations are verified
(delayed and confirmed) before activating an alarm. 4-wire
smoke detectors and contact devices are not verified and
immediately considered as alarms. A circuit can not be
restored until devices are restored to normal and the panel is
reset. See the FireShield Single Zone ULI and ULC
compatibility lists (P/N 3100592) for restrictions.
No alarm verification: For circuits with smoke detectors and
contact devices. All activations are immediately considered as
alarms. A circuit cannot be restored until devices are restored
to normal and the panel is reset.
Temporal: Universal 3-3-3 pattern required for evacuation
signals by NFPA 72. Used when notification appliances are not
capable of self-generating a temporal pattern.
Genesis: Used with Genesis and Enhanced Integrity horns and
strobes. Genesis and Enhanced Integrity appliances maintain
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Wire routing
All wiring is power-limited except for AC power and battery
wiring. All wiring is supervised unless noted otherwise.
Keep power-limited wiring in the shaded
area and nonpower-limited wiring in the
unshaded area at all times.
AC power and battery wiring
Note:
Make sure to
reattach the AC
terminal cover when
Earth GND
Neutral
power wiring is
complete.
Line
Main supply circuit
120 V, 60 Hz, 0.36 A
from dedicated branch
supply
EGND
24 Vac
IN
Wiring diagrams
The following diagrams show field wiring, AC power and
battery wiring, and RTU wiring.
Field wiring
NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS [2] [3] [4] [8]
Circuit impedance: 13 , 50.0 F, max
EOLR:
4.7 k , 1/2 W (P/N EOL4.7)
INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUITS [2] [3] [6] [8]
Operating voltage: 16.7 to 26.4 Vdc
Circuit impedance: 13 , 50.0 F, max
EOLR: 4.7 k , 1/2 W (P/N EOL4.7)
Common alarm relay
1 A @ 30 Vdc, resistive
Operating current: 3.0 mA
Ω
[7][9]
Nonsupervised
Common trouble relay
Class B (Style B)
Ωµ
AUX PWR +
[7][9]
Nonsupervised
1 A @ 30 Vdc, resistive
AUX PWR –
AUX PWR output
24 Vdc, nominal @ 0.1 A
Operating voltage: 24 Vfwr
Class B (Style Y)
Operating current: 1.0 A
Ωµ
Ω
EOLR
+
+
IDC+
−
−
IDC–
EOLR
+
+
NAC–
−
−
NAC+
Black
12 Vdc
Battery
Rechargeable battery circuit
Voltage: 24 Vdc
Amp-hour capacity: 4.5 Ah max.
sealed lead acid batteries only
Red
12 Vdc
Battery
RTU wiring
[9]
TB1
RTU
NO
NC NO NC
ALARM
TROUBLE
–
+
AUX PWR
++
Jumper wire
NC NO
Notes
The following notes match the wiring label notes inside the panel,
and are not numbered sequentially.
[2] Class B wiring only
[3] Listed EOLRs must be installed as shown for proper
supervision
[4] Marking indicates output signal polarity when the circuit is
active. Polarity reverses when the circuit is not active. Wire
notification appliances accordingly. Notification appliance
polarity shown in active state.
[6] When the IDC is programmed for alarm verification, both
automatic and manually activated alarm initiating devices can
be connected simultaneously. Manually initiated devices will
not be verified (delayed).
[7] Relay circuits can only be connected to power-limited sources
[8] Installation limits under jurisdiction of local authority
[9] Contacts shown in normal condition
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Operating the panel
The panel operates in normal mode in the absence of any
alarm or trouble events. In normal mode, the control panel
monitors the system.
The panel operates in off-normal mode any time an event is
introduced into the system. When this happens, the panel:
• Changes contact positions on appropriate common relays
• Activates alarm outputs (for alarm events only)
• Turns on the appropriate LEDs and the panel buzzer
• Executes the appropriate output response for the input
that signaled the event
Resetting the panel
Pressing Reset places the panel in the reset state. The panel
should not be reset until the appropriate authority has
determined that the hazard is no longer present.
When you reset the panel:
• All LEDs on the panel light for two seconds
• The trouble and power LEDs remain on for the remainder
of the reset
• When reset is complete, the trouble relay returns to the
normal state and the trouble LED turns off
In this state:
• All panel indicators are temporarily cleared
• All notification appliances are turned off
• All latched IDCs are cleared
• Alarm and trouble relays are returned to the inactive state
• Auxiliary power (if programmed as resettable) momentarily
turns off
At the conclusion of the reset, if the IDC is in an off-normal
state, the panel treats the event as a new event and activates
the responses described above.
To reset the panel:
1. Press the Reset button.
Silencing the panel buzzer
Pressing the Panel Silence button silences the buzzer on the
panel. Once panel silence is initiated, and the trouble that
caused the buzzer to activate has not restored (if it's nonlatching), the buzzer reactivates automatically after 24 hours.
To silence the panel buzzer:
WARNING: The notification appliances should not be silenced
until the building is fully evacuated and the cause of the alarm
has been determined.
To silence notification appliances:
1. Press the Signal Silence button.
Re-sounding an alarm condition (NACs)
Pressing the Signal Silence button again turns the audible
devices back on if they were silenced.
To re-sound notification appliances:
1. Press the Signal Silence button again.
Disabling the alarm relay
Pressing the Alarm Relay Disable button deactivates the alarm
relay and prevents the relay from responding to any status
change from the IDC. When you disable the alarm relay:
• The Alarm Relay Disable LED lights
• The panel buzzer activates
• The trouble relay changes state
Resetting the panel has no effect on the disabled relay, but
removing all power from the panel clears the disable and
enables the relay.
To disable the alarm relay:
1. Press the Alarm Relay Disable button.
To re-enable the alarm relay:
1. Press the Alarm Relay Disable button.
Using the drill command
You can use the drill command to activate the notification
appliance circuit. Pressing Signal Silence & Drill activates all
audibles and visibles, but does not activate the Alarm relay.
Drill will not operate with an active alarm event at the panel.
To perform a fire drill:
1. Press the Signal Silence & Drill button.
2. To stop the drill, press the Signal Silence & Drill button.
1. Press the Panel Silence button.
2. Determine the type of condition that caused the buzzer to
sound: alarm or trouble.
3. Determine the cause of the condition.
Silencing notification appliances
Pressing the Signal Silence button turns off all audible devices.
When you silence the signals, the Signal Silenced LED lights,
indicating that the notification appliances are off. The panel
does not indicate a trouble condition. If GENESIS with horn
silence is set, Signal Silence silences only the horns.
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Battery calculation worksheet
Use this worksheet to determine the minimum amperage
capacity required for the panel's standby battery. You can
obtain operating current requirements for notification
appliances from their respective installation sheets.
Standby
Current (mA)
Base panel [1] 50 165
RTU (Aux current) 10 13
IDC detector current [2] [3] [4] [6] 75
NAC load [see NAC voltage drop] 0
Total current
Required standby and alarm time
×
Enter
standby
time in
hours
mAh + mAh = mAh
Alarm
Current (mA)
×
Battery amp hour total = Ah
Minimum battery size [5] =
Alarm time 5 min = 0.083 hr
10 min = 0.167 hr
15 min = 0.250 hr
30 min = 0.500 hr
÷ 1000
× 1.2
Ah
Notes
[1] Base panel includes main controller board with no load, only EOL resistors (standby current: 50 mA, alarm current: 85 mA)
[2] See the FireShield UL and ULC Compatibility List (P/N 3100592) for the maximum number of detectors per IDC
[3] See the FireShield UL and ULC Compatibility List (P/N 3100592) for detector current ratings
[4] Maximum supervisory IDC current can not exceed 3.0 mA
[5] The maximum battery size the panel can charge is 4.5 Ah
[6] Use maximum value or actual calculated value (Detector quantity x detector current (mA) = Total standby current for IDC). An
active pull station draws 75 mA.
Notification appliance voltage drop calculation
NAC voltage drop calculations
Circuit length Total circuit current [2] Wire resistance per 1000 ft [1] Voltage drop
feet x amps x
Panel voltage Voltage drop End of line voltage [3] Voltage drop Panel voltage Voltage drop %
[4] – =
Notes
[1] Use 3.5 Ω for 12 AWG and 2.5 sq mm wire, 5.2 Ω for 14 AWG and 1.5 sq mm wire, 8.0 Ω for 16 AWG and 1.0 sq mm wire,
and 13.0 Ω for 18 AWG and 0.75 sq mm wire
[2] Use the 20 Vfwr Average Operating Current ratings found on the installation or catalog sheet of each device
[3] Cannot drop below 17 Vdc
[4] 18.9 V min. NAC output voltage
Ω÷ 1000 =
[4] =
÷
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Notification appliance circuit maximum wire
length calculation
Use this worksheet to determine the maximum wire length of a
notification appliance circuit.
Wire length matrix
Wire lengths in the following table are based on a voltage drop
of 1.9 volts or 10% of the total load at the end of the line.
Maximum wire length
Current
required
0.25 584 950 1460 2170
0.50 292 474 730 1084
0.75 194 316 486 722
1.00 146 236 364 542
Maximum signal loss allowed [1] V
18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
×
1000
Preventive maintenance
Before commencing testing, notify all areas where the alarm
sounds and off-premises locations that receive alarm and
trouble transmissions that testing is in progress.
• Records of all testing and maintenance shall be kept as
required by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Required tools:
-Slotted screwdriver, insulated
-Digital multimeter
-1.1 kΩ, 1 W resistor
-12 in (30.5 cm) jumper lead with alligator clips
-Panel door key
-Sound level meter
• A complete check of installed field wiring and devices
should be made at regular intervals in accordance with
NFPA 72, Canadian Electrical Code Part I, ULC S524, and
S536 requirements. This includes testing all alarm
initiating devices and circuits and any off-premises
connections.
• Panel operation should be verified in the alarm and trouble
modes.
• To ensure that the panel can be powered when primary
power is lost, the batteries should be periodically
inspected, tested, and replaced (at a minimum) every four
years.
Wire resistance per 1000 ft/pair [2]
Total operating current required [3]
Maximum circuit length ft
Notes
[1] 1.9 V max. voltage drop
[2] Use 3.5 Ω for 12 AWG and 2.5 sq mm wire, 5.2 Ω for 14
AWG and 1.5 sq mm wire, 8.0 Ω for 16 AWG and 1.0 sq
mm wire, and 13.0 Ω for 18 AWG and 0.75 sq mm wire
[3] Use the 20 Vfwr Average Operating Current ratings found
on the installation or catalog sheet of each device
÷Ω
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A
Preventive maintenance schedule
Refer to NFPA 72, Chapter 7 Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance, Canadian Electrical Code Part I, ULC S524, or
ULC S536 for more information on required inspection and
testing methods and frequency of fire alarm systems and
devices. For detector sensitivity and functionality testing, refer
to the detector manufacturer's installation instructions.
Canadian tests for grounds, opens, and shorts
ULC requires that you test ground fault, open circuit, and short
circuit indications.
For ground fault tests, directly short one leg of the circuit to
chassis ground. The Ground Fault and Trouble LEDs must
light.
For NAC and IDC open circuit tests, remove the EOL resistor
from the last device on the circuit. The Trouble LED must light.
For NAC short circuit testing, place a short across the NAC
output. The trouble LED must light.
For AUX power short circuit testing, place a short across the
+24 V and -24 V at the panel. The trouble LED must light.
Contact information
Phone: (941) 739-4200
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Frame these instructions and mount on the wall next to the control panel.
FireShield Single-Zone Fire Alarm Control Panel
Operating Instructions
For additional information, refer to the FireShield SingleZone Panel Installation and Operating Instructions
P/N 3100589.
RESPONDING TO ALARM SIGNALS
1. Evacuate the area.
2. Notify the proper authorities immediately and state
the nature and location of the emergency.
3. Be prepared to provide directions to firefighters when
they arrive.
TO SILENCE ALARM NOTIFICATION SIGNALS
WARNING! Alarm notification signals should not be
silenced until after all occupants have been evacuated.
Note: Panel programming may not allow visual notification
appliances to turn off until the panel is reset.
1. Press Signal Silence & Drill.
The Signal Silenced LED turns on and all audible
notification circuits turn off. New alarm events turn the
notification circuits back on.
TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO NORMAL AFTER AN
ALARM EVENT
1. Make sure all smoke detectors are free from smoke
and all manual pull stations are reset.
2. Press Reset.
TO INITIATE A FIRE DRILL
1. Press Signal Silence & Drill.
All audible notification circuits turn on.
PERIODIC TEST RECOMMENDATIONS
See “Preventive Maintenance,” in the FireShield SingleZone Panel Installation and Operating Instructions for test
instructions and references.
Installed by
Name:
Company:
Address:
Phone:
Per NFPA 72
Protected Premises Fire Alarm System, Local
Date:
For service contact
Company:
Address:
Phone:
Acceptance Inspection by
Date:
TO PERFORM A LAMP TEST
Press and hold the Panel Silence and Alarm Relay
1.
Disable buttons simultaneously.
RESPONDING TO TROUBLE SIGNALS
1. Silence the panel buzzer.
2. Investigate the cause of the trouble and notify the
authorized service personnel immediately.
TO SILENCE THE PANEL BUZZER
1. Press Panel Silence.
The buzzer turns off. Any new events turn the buzzer
back on. Trouble conditions not cleared resound the
buzzer after a predetermined time.
WARNING! Trouble conditions may affect the panel's
ability to provide early detection and indication of a fire.
Clear trouble conditions immediately.
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