Fire-Lite ECC-FFT User Manual

Firefighter’s Telephone

ECC-FFT

Instruction Manual

Document LS10031-000FL-E 9/4/2013 Rev:

P/N LS10031-000FL-E:B ECN 13-707

Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations

While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!

An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notification capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.

An emergency communication system—typically made up of an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life safety communication system that may include an autonomous control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, and other various interoperable communication methods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event.

The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected premises following the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. This document can be found at http://www.systemsensor.com/ appguides/. A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons:

Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire.

Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:

• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chimneys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke flow.

• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.

• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets, such as air conditioning vents.

• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.

The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm.

Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.

Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions

(caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).

Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.

IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a fire.

Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices

are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note that:

• An emergency communication system may take priority over a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.

• Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

• Language and instructional requirements must be clearly disseminated on any local displays.

• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people with conditions such as epilepsy.

• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and bells, can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.

• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

A life safety system will not operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly maintained and replaced regularly.

Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.

The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional life saftety system installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.

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Installation Precautions

Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:

WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all

sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and understood.

CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product

must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (noncondensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F.

Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.

Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.

Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.

Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location.

Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Overtightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.

This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.

Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.

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FCC Warning

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when devices are operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

Canadian Requirements

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

LiteSpeed™ is a trademark; and FireLite® Alarms is a registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

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Software Downloads

In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest features, we strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to commissioning any system. Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a specific application.

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Section 1: Product Description ...............................................................................................7

1.1: Features..........................................................................................................................................................7

1.2: Optional Accessories .....................................................................................................................................7

1.3: Compatible Devices.......................................................................................................................................7

1.4: ECC-FFT Board Layout ................................................................................................................................8

1.5: Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................................9

1.5.1: Power Requirements............................................................................................................................9

1.5.2: Current Ratings....................................................................................................................................9

1.5.3: Wiring Specifications ........................................................................................................................10

Section 2: Installation.............................................................................................................11

2.1: Mounting Options........................................................................................................................................11

2.2: Backbox Installation ....................................................................................................................................11

2.3: Installing the ECC-FFT ...............................................................................................................................13

2.3.1: Operating Power................................................................................................................................13

2.3.2: DIP switch settings on ECC-FFT ......................................................................................................13

DIP Switch............................................................................................................................................13

2.4: UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements.....................................................................................................14

2.5: ECC-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone Module Connection...............................................................................15

2.6: FPJ-F Installation.........................................................................................................................................16

2.7: SLC Device Installation...............................................................................................................................17

2.7.1: List of SLC Devices ..........................................................................................................................17

2.7.2: Maximum Number of Devices ..........................................................................................................17

2.7.3: Wiring Requirements for SLC Device ..............................................................................................17

Wiring SLC in Style 4 (Class B) Configuration...................................................................................17

Wiring SLC Devices in Style 6 & 7 (Class A) Configuration .............................................................19

2.7.4: Addressing MMF-301 SLC Devices .................................................................................................19

2.8: Audio Phone Circuit Installation .................................................................................................................20

2.8.1: Maximum Number of Devices ..........................................................................................................20

2.8.2: Wiring Requirements for the Audio Telephone Circuit ....................................................................20

Single Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class B Configuration.................................................................21

Single Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class A Configuration.................................................................22

Multi-Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class B Configuration..................................................................23

Multi-Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class A Configuration..................................................................24

Telephone Jack Only Audio Circuit.....................................................................................................25

Section 3: System Operation.................................................................................................27

3.1: Push-button Operations ...............................................................................................................................27

3.2: LED Operations ...........................................................................................................................................27

3.3: Autoprogram Operation...............................................................................................................................28

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This control panel has been designed to comply with standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies:

• Underwriters Laboratories/Underwriters Laboratories Canada

• National Fire Protection Association

Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents.

NFPA Standards

This Fire Alarm Control Panel complies with the following NFPA Standards: NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Note: Audible signal appliances used in public mode applications, are required to have

minimum sound levels of 75 dBA at 10 feet (3 meters) and a maximum level of 120 dBA at the minimum hearing distance from the audible appliance. To ensure that the appliance is clearly heard, the audible appliance sound level must be at least 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maximum sound level with a duration of at least 60 seconds, depending on which level is greater, with the sound level being measured 5 feet (1.5 meters) above the floor.

Underwriters Laboratories Documents:

UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 1480 Speakers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances UL 1711 Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 1971 Signaling Devices for Hearing Impaired UL 2572 Communication and Control Units for Mass Notification Systems NEC Article 250 Grounding NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems UFC Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 4-021-01: Mass Notification Systems Applicable Local and State Building Codes Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ)

Fire•Lite Documents

Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document Document #15384 ECC-50/100 Manual Document #LS10001-000FL-E ECC-50/125DA Manual Document #LS10027-000FL-E MS-9200UDLS Series Manual Document #52750 MS-9600(UD)LS Technical Manual Document #52646 FCPS-24FS6/8 Field Charger/Power Supply Document #51883 HP300ULX Power Supply Document # 52386

This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, 9th Edition. Operation of this product with products not tested for UL 864, 9th Edition has not been evaluated. Such operation requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

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Section 1: Product Description

An ECC-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone System provides supervision, annunciation, and control for local and remote telephone handsets. The ECC-FFT with keypad, provides indications of phone activation, and corresponding trouble conditions.

1.1 Features

• One Form-C system trouble relay - TB6

• ECC-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone module for control and annunciation of up to 24 remote telephone jacks

• A maximum of ten (10) Fire Fighter Remote Handsets (FHS-F) can be used at one time to communicate over the telephone circuit connected to the ECC-FFT

• Fire Fighter Phone Jack (FPJ-F) provides a plug-in location for the FHS-F

• Fire Fighter Handset Cabinet (FHSC-RF/SF) is used to store up to five (5) Fire Fighter Handsets (FHS-F)

• System Status LEDs

1.2 Optional Accessories

This manual also contains information on how to install the following compatible accessories with the FFT series equipment:

Model Number Description

FPJ-F Remote Phone Jack

FHS-F Fire Fighters Remote Handset

FHSC-RF Fire Fighters Handset Cabinet Recessed

FHSC-SF Fire Fighters Handset Cabinet Surface Mount

MMF-301 Addressable Mini-Monitor Module

I300 SLC Line Isolation Module

1.3 Compatible Devices

Table 1.1 lists the available FireLite fire alarm control panels/systems and power supplies compatible with the ECC-FFT.

Model Manual PN

ECC-50/100 Emergency Command Center LS10001-000FL-E

MS-9200UDLS Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel 52750

MS-9600(UD)LS Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel 52646

FCPS-24FS6/8 Field Charger/Power Supply 51883

Table 1.1 Compatible Powering Devices

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Product Description ECC-FFT Board Layout

12345

SLC OUT SLC IN PHONE OUT PHONE IN

- + - + - + - +

- + A B

TROUBLE

NO COM NC

234

Autoprogram AcceptStatus LEDs

Local Handset

piezo

Phone In

Phone Out

SLC IN

SLC Out

mounting stud

mounting studs

Supervised,

Power-Limited

All circuits are inherently power-limited

except the trouble relay

Not Used

DC Power

System Trouble Relay Non Power-Limited

mounting studs

mounting stud

Figure 1.1 Back view of ECC-FFT

DIP Switch

Power Status LED

1.4 ECC-FFT Board Layout

Figure 1.1 above shows the circuit board that attaches to the cabinet. If you should need to remove the board assembly for repair, remove the seven mounting nuts which hold the assembly in the cabinet. Then lift the control board out of the cabinet.

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Electrical Specifications Product Description

Zone 1-

Zone 8

Zone 9 Zone 16

Zone 17 -

Zone 24

Figure 1.2 ECC-FFT Keypad

1.5 Electrical Specifications

1.5.1 Power Requirements

Voltage for the ECC-FFT must be a UL-listed, power-limited, filtered, non-resettable nominal 24 VDC source. The voltage source must be within the range of 17-29 VDC.

Circuits Voltage Current

SLC Circuit 32 V 150 mA

Audio Circuits 17 V 53 mA

Trouble Relay 12 VDC 1 A

Table 1.2 Electrical Ratings

1.5.2 Current Ratings

Maximum current ratings for determining backup battery requirements for alarm (active) and standby conditions over the input voltage range of 17-29 VDC are shown in Table 1.3 below.

ECC-FFT 230 mA 120 mA

Table 1.3 ECC-FFT Current Draw

Active Standby

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Product Description Electrical Specifications

1.5.3 Wiring Specifications

Induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another) can interfere with telephone communication or cause false alarms. To avoid induced noise, follow these guidelines:

• Isolate input wiring from high current output and power wiring. Do not pull one multiconductor cable for the entire panel. Instead, separate the wiring as follows:

– SLC Loops

– Relay Circuit

– Audio Circuits

• Do not pull wires from different circuits (listed above) through the same conduit. If you must run them together, do so for as short a distance as possible or use shielded cable. Twisted, shielded wire on the Audio Circuits is recommended for maximum protection against EMI and AFI emissions and susceptibility. Connect the shield to earth ground at the panel. You must route high and low voltages separately.

• Route the wiring around the inside perimeter of the cabinet. It should not cross the circuit board where it could induce noise into the sensitive microelectronics or pick up unwanted RF noise from the high speed circuits. See Figure 2.4 for an example.

• High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive reactance of a speaker or bell, can also be reduced by running the wire through ferrite shield beads or by wrapping it around a ferrite toroid.

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