• Remote Station (RS) Protected Premises Unit (PPU) provides releasing, non-releasing and VESNet communication on models
(VFXX24, VFXX44, VFXX04) containing the Modem-DACT Ethernet (VFYY04, VFYY05, VFYY 08, VFYY09), integrated Dialer or on models
(VFXX21, VFXX41, VFXX01) containing the Media Gateway
• Central Station (CS) Protected Premises Unit (PPU) provides releasing, non-releasing and VESNet communication on models
(VFXX24, VFXX44, VFXX04) containing the Modem-DACT Ethernet (VFYY04, VFYY05, VFYY 08, VFYY09), Integrated Dialer or on models
(VFXX21, VFXX41, VFXX01) containing the Media Gateway
• Models (VFXX22, VFXX42, VFXX02) containing the NIC, must be connected (networked) to the VESNet with models (VFXX21, VFXX41,
VFXX01) containing the Media Gateway to communicate to a Remote Station Protected Premises Unit, Proprietary Protected Premises Unit or
Central Station Protected Premises Unit. The VESNet LCD Display (VF8300) with or without the LED ADD-ON Annunciator (VF8203) may also be
connected to the VESNet (networked) with the above models
• Proprietary (P) Protected Premises Unit (PPU) provides releasing, non-releasing and VESNet communication on models (VFXX24,
VFXX44,VFXX04) containing the Modem-DACT Ethernet, (VFYY04, VFYY05, VFYY08, VFYY09) Integrated Dialer or on models (VFXX21,
VFXX41, VFXX01) containing the Media Gateway
• Remote Station (RS) Protected Premises Unit (PPU) provides releasing, non-releasing and eNet communication on models
(VFXX24, VFXX44, VFXX04) containing the Modem-DACT Ethernet or on models (VFYY04, VFYY05, VFYY08, VFYY09) containing the
integrated Dialer
• Central Station (CS) Protected Premises Unit (PPU) provides releasing, non-releasing and eNet communication on models
(VFXX24, VFXX44, VFXX04) containing the Modem-DACT Ethernet or on models (VFYY04, VFYY05, VFYY08, VFYY09) containing the
Integrated Dialer
• Proprietary (P) Protected Premises Unit (PPU) provides releasing, non-releasing and eNet communi cation on models
(VFXX24, VFXX44,VFXX04) containing the Modem-DACT Ethernet or on models (VFYY 04, VFYY05, VFYY08, VFYY09) containing the
Integrated Dialer
“XX” shown in the model numbering above denotes control panel type where “XX” is “09” for eLAN-RS Panels and “08” for Elite-RS Panels.
“YY” shown in the model numbering above denotes control panel type where “YY” is “04” for H-Series eLAN-RS Panels, “05” for A-Series eLAN-RS
Panels, “08” for H-Series Elite-RS Panels and “09” for A-Series Elite-RS Panels.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rule and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the Inside cover of this equipment is a label that
contains, among other information, a product identifier US:KNTAL00BASA-FACP. If requested, th is number must be provided t o the te lephone comp an y.
The Integrated Dialer is incorporated on the Main Board of the Elite-RS Panel to provide TELCO communication on certain models.
Connect permissive data equipment to TELCO line 1 and line 2 of the Eli te-RS Pa nel u sing in depe nden t RJ31X jacks. Re fer ence S ectio n 3, I nst all ati on,
Connecting Communication, page 25 of this manual for details concerning these connections.
Reference the following:
- ATIS Techn i cal Report No. 5 for connector details
- Facility Interface Code 02LS2
- Service Order Code 9.0Y
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telep hone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug must be u sed. I t is designed to be connect ed to a comp atible modular
jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
This product’s REN is 0,0. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five
(5.0). T o be cert ain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as deter mined by the tot al RENs, cont act th e local tele phone compan y. The
REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a
decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). The REN is separately shown on the door label.
If the terminal equipment Fire Alarm Control Panel causes harm to the telephone network., the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical. the telephone comp any will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in it's facilities. equipment, ope rations o r pr ocedur es that could affect the operation of the equipment. I f th is
happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment Fire Alarm Control Panel, for repairs or warranty information, please contact VES, LLC 620 Allendale Rd,
King of Prussia, PA. 19406 (800)274-9514. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network., the telephone company may request that you
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Reference Section 5, Maintenance and Repair of this manual for details descri bing standby battery and fuse replacement. No other user serviceable
components are contained within this assembly. Contact VES, LLC tech nical support for diagnostic assistance when necessary. Reference Section 1,
Introduction of this manual for details describing technical support, Return Material Authorization (RMA), Warranty Returns, Advanced Replacements
and the Product Return Address.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this Fire Alarm Control Panel does not
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
Reference the Loop Explorer Configuration Manual, AW-000104, Section 4, Programming, page 10 for details describing the programming of this
assembly.
Install this product in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 72 and NEC 70 and all local codes.
Short Circuit Isolator Modules protect SLC loop devices from single-loop-shorts. SLC loops must be wired with Short Circuit Isolator Modules to comply
with NFPA 72, Class A Style 7. SLC loop connections must include closed nippling and conduit nippling to maintain compliance with individual
enclosures under NFPA 72, Class A, Style 7 requirements. Closed nippling encloses individual devices on SLC loops and conduit nippling encloses
wiring between these individual enclosures. For Class A, Style 6 compliance, the Short Circuit Isolator Modules may be located at strategic locations
based on the discretion of the designer or installer.
The NFPA requires that two dedicated and independent TELCO lines feed communication features such as the Integrated Dialer.
Install SLC detectors with spacin g as specified in sect ion 90.19 of UL 864, 9th edition wher e units empl oying the multiple de tector operation shall include
guidelines for installing of a minimum of two detectors in each protected space and to reduce the detector installation spacing to 0.7 times the linear
spacing in accordance with National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72. Also reference 55.3.1 and 55.3.2 of UL 864, 9th edition for these detector spacing
requirements.
All field wiring should be installed using fire rated cables according to the NFPA 72. Riser conductors shall be installed in accordance with the
survivability from attack by fire requirements in National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, Sections 6.8.6. 3, and 6.9.4. Riser conductors shall employ eit her a 2
hour rated cable system, or meet requirements approved by the AHJ, or installation of the Supervised Output Module using NFPA Style 7 configuration.”
Notice to users, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and other involved parties.
This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in
the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition, certain programming
features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below.
Program Feature or OptionPermitted in UL 864 ?
(Y / N)
AC Fail DelayYes0 - 24 hours1 - 3 hours
Alarm VerificationYes5 - 60 seconds60 second
Disable BuzzerYesEnable / DisableEnable
Disable Ground T r ou bleYesEnable / DisableEnable
This manual describes 1 and 2 loop models of the VES Elite-RS H-Series Panel. All models of the Elite-RS H-Series
support Hochiki protocol.
One loop models include the No Communication VF0810, the Non-Expandable, No Comm unication VF0830, the
Media Gateway VF0811, the Non-Expandable, Media Gateway VF0831, the Network Interface Card (NIC) VF0812,
the Non-Expandable, Network Interface Card (NIC) VF0832, the Modem-DACT Ethernet VF0814, the
Non-Expandable, Modem-DACT Ethernet VF0834, the eNet Interface VF0815, the Integrated Dialer VF0816,
the Non-Expandable, Integrated Dialer VF0836 and the eNet Interface & Integrated Dialer VF0817.
Two loop models include the No Communication with Loop Expansion Module VF0820, the Media Gateway with
Loop Expansion Module VF0821, the NIC with Loop Expansion Module VF0822, the Modem-DACT Ethernet
VF0824, the eNet Interface VF0825, the Integrated Dialer VF0826 and the eNet Interface & Integrated Dialer
VF0827.
This section describes:
•Using This Manual
•Related Documentation
•Document Conventions
•If You Need Help
•Contacting VES For Repair
The figure below illustrates the Elite-RS Panel:
This document contains conventions for part numbers and writing style.
Part Numbers
Part numbers are provided in Section 1, Appendix B and Appendix D of this manual. Refer to Appendix D,
Door Label for a diagram summary of this manual. Refer to Appendix B, Equipment List for a complete list of part
numbers required for completing this installation.
Writing styles
Before you begin using the Elite-RS Panel, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions used in this manual:
Italic typeDenotes a displayed variable, a variable that you must type, or is used for emphasis.
Courier fontIndicates text displayed on a computer screen.
If You Need Help
If you need technical support contact VES at (800) 274 - 9514 or email techsupport@ves-network.com.
VES technical support is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
Contacting VES Tech Support
On-site technicians familiar with the product issue should contact VES Tech Support and include the:
•Product part number
•Purchase order or VES order number
•Product serial number
•Current function of the product
•Expected function of the product
•Installation of the product
RMA Returns Required
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) must be assigned to all products returning to VES. VES Tech Support will
assign an RMA to a returning product after recording information collected from the on-site technician. VES cannot
not accept product-returns that do not include an accompanying RMA number.
An RMA number is assigned when:
•A product issue is acknowledged by a VES Tech Support representative
•A product was damaged during shipping
•An incorrect product was shipped
•An order was placed using an incorrect part number *
•An order was placed using an incorrect part quantity *
VES Tech Support can replace a defective product when the original purchase is within the warranty period defined
in the sales contract. Check your sales-contract for more information or contact your VES sales representative about
the warranty period described in your sales-contract.
Warranty products that have been placed in service will be repaired or replaced by VES.
W arranty products that have not been placed in service will be returned to VES stock and an equivalent credit will be
provided to the contractor.
Advanced Replacements
Suspect-products that fail to operate in the field can be replaced quickly using the advanced replacement process.
The advanced replacement process is available to all contractors who maintain an acceptable line of credit with VES.
Initiate the advanced replacement process by requesting an RMA number from a VES Tech Support representative.
Advanced replacements can be shipped to your location when the suspect-product is covered under warranty and
when a replacement product is in stock. All advanced replacement products are shipped UPS ground.
Expedited Replacements
Advanced replacements can be expedited at the request of the contractor. Shipping costs associated with this
process are the responsibility of the contractor.
Returning Products
Products returning to VES using the advanced replacement process must be received 30 days from the RMA issuedate. Contractors can be billed for returning products received following this 30 day period.
Product Testing
Products returned to VES are tested to confirm operating failures experienced in the field.
If the suspect-product is found to be functional, contractors must absorb expenses for:
•Shipping of the advanced replacement product
•Return-shipping of the original product
•Cost of the advanced replacement product
Product Return Address
Prominently display the RMA number on all packages sent to VES for return.
Ship all return products to:
Attention: RMA # _____________
VES, LLC
620 Allendale Road, Suite 175
King of Prussia, PA. 19406
Models of the H-Series Elite-RS Panel support SLC devices using Hochiki protocol. The standard model of the
Elite-RS Panel contains one SLC loop and may be expanded to include a second SLC Loop. The Elite-RS Panel
supports the networking flexibility of either the eNet or the VESNet. In either networking scenario signals for all
network nodes are transmitted through a single dialer.
VESNet networking is a proprietary and secure protocol for linking communication between control panels.
The VESNet uses embedded communication-cards to provide networking. Obtain the VESNet connection at jack J3
of these communication-cards.
The eNet provides a secure networking architecture, between control panels. Up to 64 Elite-RS Panels can be
connected together on the eNet.
In either networking scenario; Elite-RS Panels also supports Remote LCD Annunciators and Graphic Annunciators.
Annunciators (repeater panels) and graphical annunciators are fully supported in multiple or single quantities through
standard communication bus included with the panel.
The Elite-RS Panel can be equipped with an industry standard digital communicator capable of transmitting both SIA
and Contact ID formats. Configurations can be performed through VES Loop Explorer, eSP Discovery or through the
use of the front-panel soft-keys.
Configuring with the front-panel soft-keys of the Elite-RS provides limited functionality. VES recommends
configuring with Loop Explorer or esP Discovery for a complete range of programming features.
VESNet networking and panel programming are performed through eSP Discovery.
The eSP Discovery application is a web based configuration utility for control panels that provide s programming for
communication, SLC devices, notification appliances and initiation devices. Configure parameters for these attributes
on the web and then download them to the Elite-RS Panel through the telephone connection to the dialer or locally
through Transfer Agent.
The Loop Explorer application is a configuration utility for control panels that provides programming for
communication, SLC devices, notification appliances and initiation devices. Configure parameters for these attributes
remotely or on-site and then download them to the Elite-RS Panel through the serial port of your laptop or th rough a
telephone connection to the dialer.
Points and Addresses
Points and addresses are fundamental to the operation of Elite-RS monitoring and reporting. Devices are identified as
points when connected to the Elite-RS Panel. Each Elite-RS Panel supports a maximum of 127 points per loop plus
subpoints on any module or 252 points per loop when utilizing subpoints. The 1 and 2 loop Elite-RS Panel supports a
maximum of 800 devices per panel.
All Elite-RS Panels support a point and subpoint maximum of 800 addresses per panel.
Zone Capability
Zones are groups containing combinations of control panel input , output and addressable loop devices.
The Elite-RS Panel supports 500 zones across the network.
Address reporting restrictions affect all models of the Elite-RS Panel when using the Contact ID format.
The Contact ID format limits reporting to addresses of 99 and above. The format employs three digits in the protocol.
The first digit is reserved for the loop number and the remaining digits are reserved for addressing.
Allocation of the first digit is described below:
First digitDescription of numeric value
0Zero I/O connections on the control panel
1SLC loop 1
2SLC loop 2
The Contact ID format can be used for devices as long as the device address is 99 or below. Using contact ID protocol
with point reporting will result in truncation of data for points above 99.
FACP reporting can be changed from point reporting to zone reporting when the limit of 99 addresses per loop
cannot be avoided. Zone reporting can be used to resolve address assignments in excess of 99 but doi ng so reduces
overall reporting granularity.
Models of the Elite-RS Panel can be programmed for the SIA or Contact ID digital communication format. The SIA
and Contact ID format provide status monitoring and reporting to industry-standard receivers at the
monitoring-center.
Both of these digital communication formats provide a range of addressing for device-points and sub-points on the
Elite-RS Panel. The SIA format allows full reporting from all device-points and sub-points. The Contact ID format
provides a limited range of reporting from device-points.
Reference Appendix B, “Equipment List” for all models affected by restrictions of the Contact ID format.
Hardware Features
The figure below illustrates hardware features of the Elite-RS Panel:
Figure 2-1
Hardware Features\
38 39 40 41
NC C N O
+-
+-
SUPERVISORY
COMMS
1
234
?
Enter
Enable Access
More
Events
Fire Events
PC / Dialer
C POWER
L N E
NAC Outputs
NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel are programmable and can be operated in regulated or special application mode.
Reference Appendix A, Specifications for constraints and operating levels of these NAC output modes.
AKeypad number oneNavigates menu selections up.
BKeypad number fourNavigates menu selections to the left.
CKeypad number threeNavigates menu selections down.
DExitCancels the current menu selection.
EMore Fire EventsDisplays the number of alarms present
on the Elite-RS Panel and overrides the
display provided by menu navigation.
FKeypad number twoNavigates menu selections to the right.
GKeypad question markProvides a “help screen” for the current
menu display and also displays status.
For example, recommendations are
displayed during alarm or fault conditions.
If a menu function is accessed then help
relating to that function will be displayed.
HEnterEnables the menu selection.
IMore EventsDisplays the number of events present
and overrides menu navigation. Provides
event status for Fire, Pre-Alarm, Trouble,
Disablements and Other.
The figure below illustrates right-panel controls:
ARe-Sound AlarmRe-sounds the alarm when sounders are silen ced using the Alarm Silence
button.
BAlarm SilenceSilences NACs connected to the Elite-RS Panel after receiving authorization
through Access Level 2.
CPanel Sounder
Silence
Mutes the internal buzzer of the Elite-RS Panel. No other sounder outputs are
effected by this operation.
DLamp TestT est s front-panel indicators and the internal buzzer by illuminating all LEDs while
darkening the front-panel display and sounding the buzzer.
EResetResets latching inputs such as fire and pre-alarm events after receiving
authorization through Access Level 2. Fault events are non-latching inputs and
cannot be cleared by the Reset button. Non-latching inputs are cleared when
faults are cleared.
FFire DrillProvides a fire drill for the Elite-RS Panel after receiving authorization through
Access Level 2. During the drill:
•The “On Test” LED illuminates continuously
•The “Fire” LED blinks
•The internal buzzer sounds intermittently
•The display provides the message,
“FIRE DRILL:FIRE DRILL ZONE 00*
To stop the fire drill:
1 Press 4 to display the “SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU”.
2 Provide Access Level 2 authorization.
3 Press Reset or Fire Drill on the lower-control-pad.
GProgrammable
Function
Activates inputs, outputs or actions defined in the configuration by the installer.
HEnable AccessThis feature places the menu of the Elite-RS in ACCESS LEVEL 2. Insert the
key in the lock and turn it to the right to obtain ACCESS LEVEL 2.
The figure below illustrates the lower-control-pad:
APC / DialerTwo-position slide switch for setting PC or Dialer operation. Place this
switch in the PC position when downloading Loop Explorer configurations
and in the Dialer position when using utilizing TELCO communication for the
Integrated Dialer. Return the PC/Dialer switch to the Dialer position
following downloads to provide continued TELCO communication.
The Integrated Dialer is an optional feature and may not be provided on
certain models.
BResetRestores operation by restarting processors in the Elite-RS Panel.
Press Reset after a firmware upgrade to re-initialize processors in the panel.
CWatchdog OperatedIlluminates when the processor of the Elite-RS Panel stops running or
re-boots.
DWatchdog ResetTurns off the Watchdog Operated LED by resetting it.
EContrastTrim pot adjustment for increasing or decreasing the contrast of the LCD.
The table below describes Terminal designations of the Elite-RS Panel:
Designation TerminalDescription
E, E1 and 2Earth ground
L1T3TELCO Line 1 tip
L1R4TELCO Line 1 ring
P1T5TELCO Phone line 1 tip. This terminal drops TELCO connection during alarm
conditions to allow communication on L1T.
P1R6TELCO Phone line 1 ring. This terminal drops TELCO connection during
alarm conditions to allow communication on L1R.
L2T7TELCO Line 2 tip
L2R8TELCO Line 2 ring
P2T9TELCO Phone line 2 tip. This terminal drops TELCO connection during alarm
conditions to allow communication on L2T.
P2R10TELCO Phone line 2 ring. This terminal drops TELCO connection during
alarm conditions to allow communication on L2R.
24V OUT11 and 12Terminal connections for the 24 volt output
AUX 24V13 and 14Terminal connections for the auxiliary 24 volt outpu t
NAC115 and 16Terminal connections for the NAC 1 circuit.
NAC217 and 18Terminal connections for the NAC 2 circuit.
SLC1 IN19 and 20Terminal connections for the “IN” of SLC loop 1.
SLC1 OUT21 and 22Terminal connectio ns for the “OUT” of SLC loop 1.
TROUBLE23, 24 and 25Trouble relay contacts
FIRE26, 27 and 28Fire relay contacts
SUPERVISORY29, 30 and 31Supervisory relay contacts
NET OUT32 and 33Terminals co nnections for the “OUT” of the eNET network
NET IN34 and 35Terminals connectio ns for the “IN” of the eNET network
COMMS36 and 37Terminal connections for RS485 serial communication
SLC2 OUT38 and 39Terminal connectio ns for the “OUT” of SLC loop 2.
SLC2 IN40 and 41Terminal connections for the “IN” of SLC loop 2.
The internal power supply of the Elite-RS Panels meets UL 864, 9th edition and provides a 5.25 Amp,
off-line switch-mode power-source for operating FACP functions as well as charging the standby batteries.
The 5.25 Amp power supply can operate at 120 or 240 V AC. A jumper connection is provided on the power supply to
switch between these operating voltages. Connecting the jumper provides 120 VAC operation and removi ng it
provides 240 VAC operation.
Reference Appendix C, Calculations to determine load current limitations of the 5.25 Amp power supply.
Features of the power supply include:
Battery-backupProvides battery power to the load when the AC input of the power supply falls
below the rated level. The voltage at the load remains within the specified range
during these switching-transitions.
Battery-boostBoosts voltage when the battery voltage drops due to a low-battery condition.
Short-circuit protectionProvides a shut down on the load side of the power supply when the load-current
exceeds the maximum level.
Automatic-retryRestores output to the load when operating conditions return to nominal levels. This
feature restores voltage levels at the load following conditions such as over-current
and battery depletion.
StatusThe AC input to the power supply is supervised by the Elite-RS Panel.
The control panel provides an LED status display for normal and fault conditions.
Normal conditions occur when the power supply is operating in an acceptable
range. Fault conditions occur when the power supply is not operating in an acceptable range.
Maintain extreme care when anchoring the cabinet and its contents to the premises wall.
Electronic components within the Elite-RS Panel are vulnerable to physical damage from severe
shock and vibration. Remove the cabinet-door and front-panel from the cabinet when installations
cannot guarantee vigilant care during the wall-anchoring process.
Section 3
Installation
This section provides instructions for connecting cables, mounting and testing the El ite-RS Panel for installation.
General Installation Checklist
To complete the installation:
1 Create a plan of the fire alarm system and checklist for installing the Elite-RS Panel.
2 Determine the current draw of the fire alarm system.
3 Determine the battery capacity of the Elite-RS Panel.
4 Remove the Elite-RS Panel from its packaging and check its contents.
5 Remove the standy-batteries from the base of the cabinet.
6 Mark the location for anchoring the cabinet to the premises-wall.
7 Anchor the cabinet of the Elite-RS to the premises-wall.
8 Thread cabling into the cabinet and secure it.
9 Place standby-batteries in the base of the empty-cabinet.
10 Attach the cabinet-door and the front-panel to the cabinet.
11 Connect the standby-batteries to the terminal-connection on the front-panel.
12 Connect all cabling.
13 Apply power to the Elite-RS Panel from the AC source.
14 Configure the Elite-RS Panel.
15 Test the Elite-RS Panel installation.
The Elite-RS Panel installation must be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electronic
components. Electronic components within the Elite-RS Panel are vulnerable to damage from electrostatic
discharge. Ground straps must be worn by installers before handling Elite-RS Panel circuit boards to prevent
damage from electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION!
Disconnect power before removing Elite-RS Panel circuit boards. Never insert or remove circuit boards while
the Elite-RS Panel power is on. The Elite-RS Panel can be damaged if its circuit boards are removed while
under power.
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, take a few minutes to review the installation information, gather the required items,
and complete the tasks listed below to make the installation as quick and easy as possible.
1Create a plan and checklist before beginning the installation process. Planning can reduce the
number of problems that can occur during installation.
2 Select a mounting site for the Elite-RS Panel that is suitable for its operating environment. The site chosen
for mounting the Elite-RS Panel should be clean and dry and not subject to shock or vibration. Ensure that
the Elite-RS Panel environment is free from wire ends, knockout discs and any other debris.
3 Acquire the following items that are not included with the Elite-RS Panel, but may be required for the
installation:
ItemQuantityDescription
Dual phone
Cable
Mounting
Hardware
Ground Strap1A ground strap is required for handling Elite-RS Panel circuit boards.
1The dual phone cable connects to an RJ31X jack assigned to line 1 and to
an RJ31X jack assigned to line 2.
Reference Figure 3-16, Integrated Dialer Connections for more
information on dual phone cable wiring.
1The mounting hardware that secures the Elite-RS Panel to the
premises-wall is not provided in the Elite-RS Panel packaging.
The ground strap is not provided in packaging of the Elite-RS Panel.
Determining System Current Draw
Determine the current draw of the fire alarm system for alarm and standby conditions. Use these maximum current
values to obtain the battery capacity of the fire alarm system as well as to confirm the operating constraints of the
system.
Standby-Battery Capacity
Perform the installation only after calculations have been completed for a suitable battery size.
Battery standby-hours are dependant on battery capacity and load of the FACP system.
Reference Appendix C, Calculations to determine the standby-battery capacity of the system.
Installation of the FACP must include the operating constraints of the system to maintain continuous signal
monitoring and reporting. Operating constraints are based on the current-driving capability of the Elite-RS outputs
and the external loading caused by devices and cabling.
External loads connected to the Elite-RS outputs must be chosen within the driving limits of each output. The
loading placed on these outputs can be caused by individual or multiple combinations of signaling line circuits,
notification appliances and initiating devices. Cabling is also an external loading property on the Elite-RS outputs.
Select cabling size and length based on the type of circuit connected to the output of the Elite-RS Panel.
Reference Appendix A, Specifications and Appendix C, Calculations to determine specific operating constraints for
devices and cabling connected to the Elite-RS Panel.
Mounting the Elite-RS Panel
Select a mounting location that provides adequate room for opening the door of the Elite-RS Panel.
Provide a minimum of 1” clearance beyond the door-edge when anchoring the Elite-RS Panel.
Figure 3-1
Door Clearance Recommendation
Marking the Location
Mark hole locations on the premises-wall for mounting the Elite-RS Panel.
3 Top-rear of the Elite-RS Panel.
4 Top-front of the Elite-RS Panel.
Front-panel door flange shown.
CAUTION!
Avoid routing SLC cabling through the same conduit as AC lines.
Anchoring the Cabinet
Drill holes in the premises-wall to anchor the empty Elite-RS cabinet using mounting-hardware to secure it.
Feeding Cable
Remove knockout tabs from the cabinet to feed cabling for AC power, 24 VDC, TELCO, eNet, VESNet,
addressable devices, initiation devices and notification appliances. Dress AC cabling as far away as possible from
TELCO, and device communication.
Separate high and low voltage wiring in the enclosure with a minimum gap of 0.25". Reference UL 864 12.3.1.
To feed cabling into the cabinet:
1Remove the top-left and top-right knockout tabs from the cabinet.
Figure 3-9
Removing Knockout Tabs
2 Feed the AC power-cable into the top-left-hole provided from the knockout-tab.
3 Feed cables for 24 VDC, TELCO, VESNet, addressable devices, initiation devices and notification
appliances into the top-right-hole. Remove additional knockout-holes directly adjacent to this knockout-hole, to
provide more cabling space as requi re d.
Replacing Cabinet Components
Replace cabinet components of the Elite-RS to prepare for wiring the terminal-connector for AC power.
To prepare for wiring the terminal-connector for AC power:
1Remove debris from the base of the cabinet that may have accumulated during the anchoring proc ess.
2 Replace the front-panel on the cabinet-hinges and insert the hinge-pins to secure it.
3 Replace the cabinet-door on the cabinet-hinges and insert the hinge-pin s to secure it.
Terminal-connector instal led on
front-panel of Elite-RS
Battery
Connection
+ -
Terminal-connector
removed from Elite-RS
and rotated with
screw-heads facing up
Connecting Power and Devices
This section describes connecting power and devices to the Elite-RS panel.
Standby-Batteries
Perform the installation only after calculations have been completed for selecting a suitable battery size.
Battery standby-hours are dependant on battery capacity and loading of the FACP system.
Reference Section 5, “Maintenance and Repair for replacement requirements for the standby-batteries”.
FM Approval requires secondary power to provide a minimum of 90 hours of standby operation followed by a
minimum of 10 minutes of alarm operation.
The Elite-RS Panel accepts battery sizes up to 18AH. Batteries larger than 18AH may be mounted remotely in a
UL-listed VES Battery Cabinet. Batteries smaller than 18 AH do not require special cabinet-mounting considerations.
Reference Appendix B, “Equipment List” for UL-listed battery cabinets. The power supply can charge batteries up to
50 AH. Install two 12 VDC, 50 AH batteries in a battery cabinet listed for use by UL 86 4.
Batteries that are 18AH require special mounting considerations when installing them in the base of the cabinet.
Flanges located at the lower and middle-section of the cabinet prevent battery mounting directly at the cabinet-base.
Lift the standby-batteries into the cabinet above the flanges and then lower them onto the cabinet-base.
To install standby-batteries:
1 Place two 12 VDC batteries in the base of the Elite-RS cabinet that conform to the battery capacity values
determined from Appendix C, Calculations.
2 Wire the batteries in series using kit VF1514-00.
3 Remove the battery-terminal-connector from the terminal-socket on the Elite-RS Panel.
4 Orient the terminal-connector with the screw-heads facing up.
Remove jumper J1 before operating the Elite-RS Panel at 240 VAC. Failure to remove jumper J1 before
240 VAC operation will cause severe and permanent damage to Elite-RS components.
WARNI NG
HIGH
VOLTAGE
D1090 ISSUE 01
FUSE5X20
REMOVE JUMPER J1 TO
OPERATE THE POWER
SUPPLY AT 240 VAC.
Before Wiring and Operating
The 5.25 Amp power supply of the Elite-RS Panel provides settings for voltage inputs of 120 VAC or
240 VAC. Check these input settings prior to wiring and operating the control panel. Make certain that the power
supply setting is 240 VAC before applying a 240 VA C input.
Permanent damage to the power supply will occur if the input setting is 120 VAC and a 240 VAC input is applied.
Remove jumper J1 from the circuit-board of the power supply to provide 240 VAC operation. Connect jumper J1 to
the circuit-board to provide 120 VAC operation.
The figure below illustrates the location of jumper J1 on the circuit-bo ard of the El ite-RS Panel:
Terminal-connector removed
from front-panel and rotated
with screw-heads facing up
AC Wiring
Connect cabling from the power source to the terminal-connector for AC Power. The AC Power terminal-connector
is located on the bottom-right of the Elite-RS Panel.
Protect source connections to the AC Power terminal-connector with a 20 Amp fuse. Complete cabling to the AC
Power terminal-connector using three insulated wires that are black, white and green.
Reference Appendix A, Specifications for the wire-gage requirements of these connections.
To wire the terminal-connector:
1Remove the terminal-connector from the AC Power connection of the Elite-RS.
2 Orient the terminal-connector with the screw-heads facing up.
Figure 3-14
Orienting the AC Terminal-Connector
3 Cut 3 feet of black wire and strip 1/4” of insulation from one end.
4 Insert the stripped end of the black-wire in the left-side of the connector.
5 Tighten the left-screw so that the black-wire is secure in the terminal-connector.
6 Cut 3 feet of white-wire and strip 1/4” of insulation from one end.
7 Insert the stripped end of the white-wire in the right-side of the connector.
8 Tighten the right-screw so that the white-wire is secure in the terminal-connector.
9 Cut 3 feet of green-wire and strip 1/4” of insulation from one end.
The terminal-connector is shown rotated with screw-heads facing up and is shipped
pre-wired from the factory.
10 Connect the ground wire to the cabinet ground-stud.
Figure 3-15
Wiring the terminal-Connector
To complete the wiring process for AC power:
1Insert the battery terminal-connector in the Battery Connection socket on the front-panel of the Elite-RS.
2 Insert the AC terminal-connector in the AC Power socket on the front-panel of the Elite-RS.
3 Connect cabling for serial data, TELCO and DC power.
4 Connect initiating devices, notification appliances and signalling circuits.
5 Test the installation followin g these connections. Reference “Testing the Installation” in this section.
Connecting Communication
The Elite-RS Panel provides options for TELCO, eNet and VESNet communication.
Reference the eNet Interface Installation Manual, VF3511-00 for eNet connections and fea tures. Reference NIC
Installation Manual VF1629-00 and Media Gateway Installa tion Manual, VF1627-00 for VESNet connections and
features.
The NFPA requires that two dedicated and independent TELCO lines feed communication features such as the
Integrated Dialer.
TELCO Communication
The Integrated Dialer is incorporated on the Main Board of the Elite-RS Panel and is provided on certain models to
provide TELCO communication.
Reference Appendix B, Equipment List for Elite-RS Panel models supporting the Integrated Dialer.
Reference Appendix A, Specifications for wire gages acceptable for these terminal block connections.
Reference Figure 3-16 on the following page for these connections.
Connections For TELCO Line 1
To complete connections for TELCO line 1 connections:
1Connect the tip-wire of the phone-line to terminal P1T.
2 Connect the ring-wire of the phone-line to terminal P1R.
3 Connect the tip-wire of the Elite-RS-line to terminal L1T.
4 Connect the ring-wire of the Elite-RS-line to terminal L1R.
To complete connections for TELCO line 2 connections, duplicate the TELCO wiring of line 1 for line 2.
The figure below illustrates connections to the Integrated Dialer for TELCO line 1 and line 2:
Figure 3-16
Integrated Dialer Connections
Connecting Class A Loops
The Elite-RS Panel provides Class A loop connections at SLC 1 terminals 19 through 22. Install Loop Expansion
Module, VF1054-00 to provide a second Class A loop at SLC 2 terminals 38 through 41.
Terminate unused loops of the Elite-RS Panel with zero-ohm shorting-jumpers. Connect zero-ohm
shorting-jumpers on the Elite-RS Panel from OUT (-) to IN (-) and OUT (+) to IN (+). The Elite-RS Panel
provides a trouble signal when unused loops are not terminated. SLC loops of the Elite-RS Panel are supervised.
SLC loops must be wired with Short Circuit Isolator Modules to comply with NFPA 72, Class A St yle 7.
Short Circuit Isolator Modules protect SLC loop devices from single-loop-shorts.
During an SLC loop short-circuit:
•The closest Short Circuit Isolator Modules to the short-circuit activate and respond by lighting their LED.
•Devices between the Short Circuit Isolator Modules are isolated and inoperative.
•Other devices on the SLC loop remain operational.
•The VES Elite-RS Panel indicates a trouble condition.
To install Class A, Style 6 and Style 7 SLC loops:
•Do not use T-taps on Class A SLC loops.
T-taps are not permitted for use on Class A SLC loops.
•Do not permit outgoing loops and return-side loops to share the same conduit or cable.
Feed outgoing and return-side loops separately.
•Refer to NFPA 72 for additional Class A requirements.
Reference manufacturer specifications for Short
Circuit Isolator Module and Sensor connections.
SHORT CIRCUIT ISOLATORS
INDIVIDUAL ENCLOSURE
SENSOR
CONDUIT
Reference manufacturer specifications for
Short Circuit Isolator Module and Sensor
connections.
NFPA 72, Style 7
Connect wiring in compliance with NFPA 72, Class A, Style 7 requirements. For Class A, style 7 compliance, each
device must be wired in a Closed Nipple with two surrounding Short Circuit Isolator Modules. The two Short Circuit
Isolator Modules and the addressable device are enclosed individually or are shared in a common enclosure. If they
are enclosed individually, the individual enclosures must be joined by “closed-nippling”.
When using Class A, Style 7 wiring, the Short Circuit Isolator Module must be installed before and after each
addressable device on the SLC loop. Conduit must enclose wiring of the first and last Short Circuit Isolator Module
on the SLC loop.
Isolator Modules shall be connected less than five feet from loop-terminal-connections of the Elite-RS Panel to maintain compliance with Class A, Style 7 requirements. Closed Nipple devices share a common enclosure and include
single housings or raceways.
Common Enclosure
The figure below illustrates the “common enclosure” type of Closed Nipple connection containing two
short circuit isolator modules and a sensor:
Figure 3-17
Common Enclosure
Individual Enclosures
SLC loop connections must include closed nippling and conduit nippling to maint ai n com pliance with individual
enclosures under NFP A 72, Class A, S tyle 7 requirements. Closed nippling encloses individual devices on SLC loops
and conduit nippling encloses wiring between these individual enclosures.
The figure below illustrates the use of closed nippling and conduit nippling on an SLC loop of the Elite-RS Panel:
CLOSED NIPPLE CIRCUIT
CONTAINING TWO SHORT
CIRCUIT ISOLATORS AND A
SENSOR.
19 20 21 22
23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
38 39 40 41
CABLE LENGTH OF THE CLOSED-NIPPLE CIRCUIT MUST NOT
EXCEED 5 FEET FROM THE PANEL TO THE FIRST
SHORT-CIRCUIT ISOLATOR-MODULE
CONNECT SHORT-CIRCUIT ISOLATOR-MODULES
TO LOOPS CONTAINING CLOSED-NIPPLE CIRCUITS
INSTALL CONDUIT FROM THE PANEL TO THE FIRST
SHORT-CIRCUIT ISOLATOR-MODULE ON LOOPS
CONTAINING CLOSED-NIPPLE CIRCUITS
ZERO-OHM SHORTING-JUMPERS MUST
BE USED ON UNUSED LOOP TERMINALS,
SPECIFY P/N VF1518-00.
TROUBLE
NC C NO
FIRE
NC C NO
NC C NO
SUPERVISORY
+ -+ -
NET OUT NET IN
COMMS
+ -
SLC1 IN SLC1 OUT
+ -+ -
SLC2 OUT SLC2 IN
+ -+ -
ZONE 1ZONE 2ZONE 3
15 16 17 18
NAC 1 NAC 2
+ -+ -
SUPERVISED END-OF-LINE-RESISTOR,
VF1544-00
The figure below illustrates a Class A, Style 7 wiring example using three closed nipple enclosures on SLC Loop 1:
Figure 3-19
Class A, Style 7 Wir ing Example
Reference manufacturer specifications for Short Circuit Isolator Module and Sensor connections.
Connect Short Circuit Isolator Modules less than five feet from the loop terminals of the Elite-RS Panel to maintain
compliance with Class A, style 7 requirements.
NFPA 72, Style 6
For Class A, Style 6 compliance, the Short Circuit Isolator Modules may be located at strategic locations based on the
discretion of the designer or installer.
ZERO-OHM SHORTING-JUMPERS MUST
BE USED ON UNUSED LOOP TERMINALS,
SPECIFY P/N VF1518-00.
SUPERVISED END-OF-LINE-RESISTOR,
VF1544-00
Connecting Class B Loops
The Elite-RS Panel provides Class B loop connections at SLC 1 terminals 19 through 22. Install Loop Expansion
Module, VF1054-00 to provide a second Class B loop at SLC 2 terminals 38 through 41.
T erminate used and unused SLC loops with zero-ohm shorting-jumpers. Connect zero-ohm
shorting-jumpers from OUT (-) to IN (-) and OUT (+) to IN (+). The Elite-RS Panel provides a trouble signal when
unused loops are not terminated. SLC loops of the Elite-RS Panel are supervised.
The figure below illustrates Class B, Style 4 connections on SLC 1 of the Elite-RS Panel:
Figure 3-20
Class B, Style 4 Connections
Reference manufacturer specifications for Short Circuit Isolator Module and Sensor connections. The Loop
termination jumpers shown are provided in Resistor Kit (8) Zero Ohm. End Of Line Resistors (EOLRs) are used on
Class B and not used on Class A, style 6 or 7 SLC loops.
Installing SLC Devices
This section describes installation requirements and constraints for SLC devices on the Elite-RS Panel. The SLC
devices described in this section include detectors, addressable notification appliances and output modules.
Detector Spacing
Install SLC detectors with spacing as specified in section 90.19 of UL 864, 9th edition where units employing the
multiple detector operation shall include guidelines for installing of a minimum of two detectors in each protected
space and to reduce the detector installation spacing to 0.7 times the linear spacing in accordance with National Fire
Alarm Code, NFPA 72. Also reference 55.3.1 and 55.3.2 of UL 864, 9th edition for these detector spacing
requirements.
Not more than one notification zone shall be affected by a fault condition when installing output modules on SLC
loops for controlling notification appliances. In stall devices on an SLC loop of the Elite-RS Panel containing one of
the following methods to meet this requirement:
•Perform an SLC loop installation that does not contain output devices.
•Perform an SLC loop installation where output devices are in one zone.
•Perform a Class A, Style 7 SLC loop installation where output devices are in different zones.
•Perform a Class A SLC loop installation with output devices in separate zones, short-circuit-isolators on
SLC Loops and output devices on SLC loops with separate notification zones.
Reference “Connecting Class A Loops” for example-circuits containing these features.
Section 51.4.3 of UL 864, 9th edition specifies that a single break, single ground, or wire-to-wire fault on the
installation conductors of a signaling line circuit for use with addressable notification appliances or modules shall
not effect operation of more than one notification zone.
Silencing Notification Appliances
Notification Appliance (NA) silencing on the Elite-RS Panel meets exception 1, item 33.3.4. of UL 864, 9th edition.
Individual NA zones can be re-sounded by addressable loops on the Elite-RS Panel after receiving the global silence
command for multiple NA zones.
Exception 1 states,“When a system is intended to provide signaling service to two or more physically separated
buildings or zones, re-energizing of the notification appliance circuits only on a zone basis meets the intent of the
requirement.”
NAC Synchronization
NAC 1 and 2 outputs on the Elite-RS Panel can be connected for dual-output synchronization. These NAC outputs
cannot be utilized for cross-panel synchronization.
Synchronized device connections on multiple Elite-RS Panels require special conditions when installing audible and
visual Notification Appliances:
Audible
Devices
Visual DevicesThe installation of synchronized-visual notification appliances on one control panel shall not be
The installation of synchronized-audible notification appliances on one control panel shall not
be installed in hearing range of another control panel operating synchronized-audible
notification appliances. NAC outputs on the Elite-RS Panel are synchronize d h ow e ve r
these outputs cannot be synchronized with other control panels operating
synchronized-audible notification appliances.
installed in the line-of-sight of another control panel operating synchronized-visual
notification appliances. NAC outputs on the Elite-RS Panel are synchronize d h ow e ve r
these outputs cannot be synchronized with other control panels operating
synchronized-visual notification appliances.
CLASS B STYLE-Y NOTIFICATION
APPLIANCE CIRCUIT CONTAINING THREE
STROBES AND AN END OF LINE DEVICE.
15 16 17 18
NAC 1 NAC 2
+ -+ -
-
+
-
+
-
+
Connecting NAC Devices
Connect NAC devices to terminals 15 and 16 of NAC channels 1 or terminals 17 and 18 of NAC channel 2.
NAC channels 1 and 2 can be operated simultaneously provided current loading on each output is within
Elite-RS specifications. NAC channels 1 and 2 are supervised.
Reference Appendix A, “Specifications” for operating limits of these NAC outputs.
To install Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) on the Elite-RS Panel:
1Connect Notification Appliances and End-Of-Line-Devices to the NAC channel.
2 Connect End-Of-Line- to unused NAC channels.
3 Maintain the limit for maximum wire length of the circuit.
The figure below illustrates an example of Class B, Style Y Notification Appliances on NAC 1.
The 24 V OUT and AUX 24 V power-source can be used to operate expansion-boards or low-current
auxiliary-devices. Devices connected to these terminals must not draw current in excess of 360 mA on each of these
outputs. Connect circuits to terminals 11 and 12 for the 24 V OUT power-source. Connect circuits to terminals 13 and
14 for the AUX 24 V power-source.
Provide cabling connections to these outputs using wire with a 3 volt maximum line loss.
Maintain these connections using the wire gages defined in Appendix A, Specifications.
Reference Appendix B, “Equipment List” for the list of devices authorized for these outputs.
Relay Contact s
Configurable dry Form C relays are located on the Elite-RS Panel for providing contact-actuation. The relays can be
operated from default parameters or configured for specific functions in Loop Explorer or eSP Discovery.
Relay contacts of the Elite-RS Panel include:
TroubleThe default operation of this relay is set to perform a Trouble output. Configurable settings are
provided for Delay, Alarm Silence, Zone and Location Text. Default settings for these attributes
are disabled from operating.
FireThe default operation of this relay is set to perform a General Alarm and Emergency output.
Configurable settings are provi d ed for Delay, Alarm Silence, Zone and Location Text.
Default settings for these attributes are disabled from operating.
SupervisoryThe default operation of this relay is set to perform a Supervisory Alarm output and the
Alarm Silence button is enabled for operating. Configurable settings are provided fo r Delay,
Zone and Location Text. Default settings for these attributes are disabled from operating.
The figure below illustrates an example circuit using the normally-open contacts of the trouble relay:
Figure 3-22
Trouble Relay Example
The adjacent figure illustrates a trouble-condition caused by the absence of end-of-line resistors and end-of-linedevices on terminals of the Elite-RS Panel.
Install End Of Line Resistor
(EOLR), VF1544-00 on
unused terminals of NAC 1
-
NAC 1 NAC2
+ -
+ -
SLC
+
4V
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Municipal box connection to
NAC 2 of the Elite-RS Panel
NAC output
Gamewell Master F. A. Box
Nominal operating coil voltage
3.65 VDC @ 250 mA.
Red
Out
Black
Out
Install EOLD VF1520-00
inside municipal box to
cover non-supervised
circuits.
(2) #18 AWG
wire-nuts
The figure below illustrates typical municipal box connections of the Elite-RS Panel:
Figure 3-23
Municipal Box Connections
38 39 40 41
+-
+-
NC C NO
SUPERVISORY
COMMS
1
2
4?
3
Enter
Enable Access
More
Events
Fire Events
PC / Dialer
C POWER
L N E
Installation 3
Perform this installation to connect the Gamewell Master F. A. Box for municipal-station notification.
Install this product in accordance with NFPA 72, NEC 70, the National Electrical Code and all local codes.
Each NAC output provides a regulated 24 VDC, 1.6A maximum output when a fire condition is reported to the
Elite-RS Panel.
Terminate all connections using three 18 AWG wire-nuts. The maximum wire-length between the Elite-RS and the
EOLD must not exceed 847 feet of 18 A WG wire. The “Out” leads of the EOLD shall connect directly to the terminal
block of the municipal box.
The Elite-RS Panel buzzer may activate following AUTO LEARN. Buzzer activation indicates that an
installation error condition exists. Disable the buzzer after determining the cause of the alarm and then
rectify the installation problem.
Fire
AC Power On
Pre-Alarm
On Test
More Events
Point
Bypassed
General Trouble
Power Trouble
Supervisory
NAC Trouble
Panel
Sounder
Silenced
Delay Active
INITIALIZING PANEL
PLEASE WAIT...
Programmable
Function
Enable Access
Alarm
Silence
Panel Sounder
Silence
Lamp
Test
Reset
Fire Drill
Re-Sound
Alarm
1
2
3
4
?
More
Events
More
Fire Events
EnterExit
Testing the Installation
Perform the following before testing the Elite-RS Panel:
1Connect loops, sounder circuits, inputs and outputs to the control panel.
2 Confirm that correct connections exist between the batteries and the power supply.
3 Apply AC power to the Elite-RS Panel.
4 Verify that the panel display illuminates.
5 Perform an AUTO LEARN and confirm that the Front-Panel Menu does not contain errors.
AUTO LEARN is a feature of the Elite-RS Panel for testing the health of external devices and connections.
Operate AUTO LEARN through Access Level 3 of the front-panel menu. External devices receive default
configuration settings during the AUTO LEARN sequence and circuit connections are tested for opens, shorts
and ground fault conditions.
6 Test the Elite-RS Panel lamps.
Confirming a Successful Installation
The Elite-RS Panel installation is successful when it completes the following sequence of front-panel displays:
1Panel InitializationTests internal hardware and firmware responsible for operating loop devices.
2 Loop InitializationConfigures the Elite-RS Panel to existing loop conditions.
3 Normal-StandbyDisplays the Normal Standby after a successful boot process.
The front-panel displays shown are intended for reference only.
Initializations performed during the booting process are complete when the Normal Standby condition displays.
The Normal Standy condition indicates that the Elite-RS Panel is operating properly and that the installation was
successful.
ALM=000 TBL=0002 SUP=000 OOS=000 REL=00
* TROUBLE *
NODE=1 PANEL NAME
Low battery voltage
More Events
MORE TROUBLE 001/002
* TROUBLE *
NODE=1 PANEL NAME
Battery disconnected
Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll events
ALM=000 TBL=0002 SUP=000 OOS=000 REL=00
* TROUBLE *
NODE=1 PANEL NAME
Low battery voltage
More Events
4 Remove the black-lead from the negative terminal of the standby-battery in the Elite-RS Panel.
The following conditions occur on the front-panel of the
•The General Trouble LED flashes yellow.
•The Power Trouble LED flashes yellow.
•The internal sounder annunciates.
•The LCD display provides the following message to iden tify this condition:
Elite-RS Panel:
In the example display above the trouble condition is identified by * TROUBLE * and “TBL=0002”.
TBL=0002 indicates that two trouble conditions exist. The first trouble condition, “Low battery voltage”
is displayed above. The second trouble condition, “battery disconnected” is displayed in the
MORE EVENTS menu.
5 Identify the second trouble condition on the Elite-RS Panel.
To display the second trouble condition on the Elite-RS Panel:
1 Press More Events on the front-panel of the Elite-RS.
2 Press 3 on the central-key-pad to scroll down to “MORE TROUBLE”.
3 Press 2 on the central-key-pad to display “battery disconnected”.
6 Silence the sounder on the Elite-RS Panel.
Press the Panel Sounder Silence button on the front-panel to silence the internal alarm of the Elite-RS Panel.
The following conditions occur on the front-panel of the
•The General Trouble LED flashes yellow.
•The Power Trouble LED flashes yellow.
•The internal sounder does not annunciate.
•The LCD display provides the following message to iden tify this condition:
7 Re-connect the black-lead to the negative terminal of the standby-battery in the Elite-RS Panel.
The LCD display provides the following message to identify the return to the normal-standby condition:
Troubleshooting
This section describes how to troubleshoot using the Front-Panel Menu of the Elit e-RS Panel.
Perform troubleshooting techniques on the Elite-RS Panel when messages on the front-panel are not consistent with
those described in “Confirming a Successful Installation”.
Options on the Front-Panel Menu include:
Test ZonesTests zones 1 to 500 including local NACs, panel outputs and loop outputs.
Event LogProvides event log view function as well as an event log clear function.
Loop Data TestTests devices connected to Elite-RS Panel loops.
Test Zones
The TEST ZONES menu tests NAC, panel and loop outputs. Options for this menu feature are described below:
Test ZonesDefault = 1Sets the test for zones 1 to 500.
Local NACsDefault = OnTests Elite-RS Panel NACs. Audible and visual notification
circuits activate for 3-second durations during this test.
Loop OutputsDefault = OffTests loop driven outputs other than the loop sounders.
Refer to Section 4, “Front-Panel Menu” for more information about Test Zones.
Test Zones reverts to the MAIN MENU after 25 seconds when there is no navigation activity on the
front-panel display.
To troubleshoot using the TEST ZONES menu feature:
1Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU.
SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU
Enter Access Level 2 Password
Use numbered arrow keys
*****
Access will automatically expire after
120 seconds if no key is pressed.
ENTER TO PROCECEED – EXIT TO QUIT
2 Type the five digit code in the password field and press Enter.
9 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to select the TEST ZONE option for P ANEL OUTPUTS: -OFF.
TEST ZONE: 1
>PANEL OUTPUTS: - OFF
Use Up/Down arrow keys to select.
Press > to proceed. Press < to go back.
10 Press 1 on the upper-control-pad to set PANEL OUTPUTS: - ON.
11 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to select the TEST ZONE option for Loop OUTPUTS: - OFF.
TEST ZONE: 1
>Loop OUTPUTS: - OFF
Use Up/Down arrow keys to select.
Press > to proceed. Press < to go back.
12 Press 1 on the upper-control-pad to set Loop OUTPUTS: - ON.
13 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to display the test mode for the TEST ZONE:
START TEST MODE ?
TEST ZONE: 1
Test Mode will expire after 15 minutes if zone is idle.
Press ENTER to start Test Mode.
Press EXIT to quit.
Press < to go back.
14 Press ENTER on the upper-control-pad to begin the test or press EXIT to quit.
Test mode runs for 15 minutes.
During the test:
•The “On Test” LED illuminates continuously
•The More events LED illuminates continuously
•The General Trouble LED blinks.
•The internal buzzer sounds intermittently
The front-panel display provides the following message:
ZONES IN Alarm=000 TRBL=0001 DISAB=0000
* TROUBLE *
NODE=1 AUTOLEARN
Test mode
More Events
All FACP system activities are displayed in the event log. Operators of the Elite-RS Panel can use the event log to
trouble-shoot system problems or confirm conditions such as Fire Drills.
Refer to Section 4, “Front-Panel Menu” for more information about Event Log.
Displaying the Event Log
To display the Event Log:
1Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU.
SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU
Enter Access Level 2 Password
Use numbered arrow keys
*****
Access will automatically expire after
120 seconds if no key is pressed.
ENTER TO PROCECEED – EXIT TO QUIT
2 Type the five digit code in the password field and press Enter.
The default password is 22222.
3 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU – V07.0007H
>DISABLEMENTS
VIEW DeviceS
TEST ZONES
SET SYSTEM TIME
SENSOR MAINTENANCE EARLY WARNING
ACCESS LEVEL 3
4 Press 1 on the upper-control-pad to navigate to ACCESS LEVEL 3.
MAIN MENU – V07.0007H
DISABLEMENTS
VIEW DeviceS
TEST ZONES
SET SYSTEM TIME
SENSOR MAINTENANCE EARLY WARNING
>ACCESS LEVEL 3
10 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to scroll down the list of event types.
11 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to display the event type.
Event logs are not displayed when events are shown with zeros in
“SELECT EVENT TYPES TO VIEW”. An example of a pre-alarm condition is shown below:
VIEW PRE-Alarm EVENTS 001/016
*PRE-Alarm: HEAT SENSOR ZONE 02 *
ADR=011.00 Loop=2 ND=1 AUTOLEARN
TIME 10:35 02/18/2004
Pre-Alarm
Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll events
12 Press 4 on the upper-control-pad to go back or press Exit to quit.
Clearing the Event Log
The Clear Event Log feature removes the event log from Elite-RS Panel memory.
To clear the event log:
Installation 3
1Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU.
SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU
Enter Access Level 2 Password
Use numbered arrow keys
*****
Access will automatically expire after
120 seconds if no key is pressed.
ENTER TO PROCECEED – EXIT TO QUIT
2 Type the five digit code in the password field and press Enter.
The default password is 22222.
3 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU – V07.0007H
>DISABLEMENTS
VIEW DeviceS
TEST ZONES
SET SYSTEM TIME
SENSOR MAINTENANCE EARLY WARNING
ACCESS LEVEL 3
10 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to display the CLEAR EVENT LOG MENU.
CLEAR EVENT LOG MENU
Event Log has 1 entries
Press ENTER to clear Event Log.
Press EXIT to quit.
Press < to go back.
11 Press ENTER to clear the Event log.
CLEAR EVENT LOG MENU
Event Log has 0 entries
Press ENTER to clear Event Log.
Press EXIT to quit.
Press < to go back.
12 Press EXIT to quit or press 4 to go back.
Installation 3
Loop Data Test
The Loop Data Test feature tests loop devices connected on the Elite-RS Panel. Refer to Section 4, “Front-Panel
Menu” for more information about the Loop Data Test feature.
To perform the Loop Data Test:
1Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU.
SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU
Enter Access Level 2 Password
Use numbered arrow keys
*****
Access will automatically expire after
120 seconds if no key is pressed.
ENTER TO PROCECEED – EXIT TO QUIT
2 Type the five digit code in the password field and press Enter.
The default password is 22222.
3 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU – V07.0007H
>DISABLEMENTS
VIEW DeviceS
TEST ZONES
SET SYSTEM TIME
SENSOR MAINTENANCE EARLY WARNING
ACCESS LEVEL 3
10 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to begin the test .
Loop DATA TEST ( Loop: 1)
Start Date : 12/10/2009 10:37:00
Good Readings: 0100800
Bad Readings: 0000000
Current Date: 12/10/2009 10:58:13
The test example above indicates that the loop test was started 12/10/2009 at 10:37. It also
reveals that over one-hundred-thousand test readings have been recorded since the beginning of
the test.
11 Press 4 on the upper-control-pad to back out of the Loop DATA TEST screen.
Loop DATA TEST
>VIEW DATA
CANCEL TEST
12 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to scroll down to CANCEL TEST.
Installation 3
13 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to display the window for stopping the test.
Loop DATA TEST
PLEASE PRESS ENTER TO STOP TEST
14 Press ENTER to cancel the loop test.
Loop DATA TEST
>SELECT Loop 1
15 Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
11:12 Thursday December 10 2009
AUTO CONFIGURED PANEL
This section describes the operation of the Front-Panel Menu on the Elite-RS Panel. Navigate the menu using
the upper-control-pad of the Elite-RS Panel. The Elite-RS Panel provides navigation of the Front-Panel Menu for
Access Level 2 and Access Level 3. Access Level 2 controls front-panel-buttons and menu settings. Access Level 3
controls Elite-RS Panel system settings.
To operate the Front-Panel Menu of the Elite-RS Panel:
1 Confirm that the display of the Front-Panel Menu does not contain errors after performing AUTO LEARN.
AUTO LEARN is a feature of the Elite-RS Panel for testing the health of external devices and connections.
Operate AUTO LEARN through Access Level 3 of the front-panel menu. External devices receive default
configuration settings during the AUTO LEARN sequence and circuit connections are tested for opens, shorts
and ground fault conditions.
Reference “Section 3, Troubleshooting” if error messages are displayed on the front-panel following
the AUTO LEARN process.
2 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the SET ACCESS LEVEL 2 MENU.
3 Type the five digit code in the password field and press Enter.
The default password is 22222.
4 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to display the MAIN MENU.
5 Press 3 on the upper-control-pad to navigate to LOCAL MENU.
6 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to select LOCAL MENU and display MAIN MENU.
7 Press 1 on the upper-control-pad to navigate to ACCESS LEVEL 3.
8 Press 2 on the upper-control-pad to select ACCESS LEVEL 3 and display SET ACCESS LEVEL 3 MENU.
9 Type the five digit code in the password field and press Enter.
The default password is 33333.
10 Press 1 to navigate to ACCESS LEVEL 3 MENU.
The Front-Panel Menu display returns to the Main Menu when navigation activity stops for more than 25 seconds.
The DISABLE Loops function does not isolate the Elite-RS Panel from SLC connections.
Disconnect SLC connections to the Elite-RS Panel when troubleshooting or when performing wiring changes.
Access Level 2 provides functions for:
•Disablements
•View Devices
•Test Zones
•Set System Time
•Sensor Maintenance Early Warning
•Access Level 3
MAIN MENU - V07.0007H
>DISABLEMENTS
VIEW DeviceS
TEST ZONES
SET SYSTEM TIME
SENSOR MAINTENANCE EARLY WARNING
ACCESS LEVEL 3
Disablements
Front-Panel Menu 4
The Disablements Menu provides an option for viewing and restoring disabled features as well as setting
timed or un-timed disablements for loops, zones, addresses, audible devices and panel I/O:
DISABLEMENTS MENU
>DISABLE Loops
DISABLE ZONES
DISABLE ADDRESSES
DISABLE AUDIBLE DeviceS
DISABLE PANEL I/O
VIEW & RESTORE DISABLED FEATURES
The timed function provides a disablement-duration of 30 minutes to 24 hours and stops the disablement when the
duration-time expires. The un-timed function provides an infinite disablement that stops when “cleared” on the menu.
Disable Loops
The DISABLE Loops function disables loop-devices from reporting fire signals to the Elite-RS Panel.
This function does not disable loop-devices from reporting trouble and supervisory signals to the Elite-RS Panel.
Disable Zones
All detection devices, including manual pull stations, are disabled in the selected zone.
When a device is disabled, the Elite-RS Panel ignores the analog value reported by the device. All other faults for the
device such as missing device, double address, internal fault, type changed and bad data are still reported by the
Elite-RS Panel.
Any loop device can be disabled using this menu option. Sub-addresses may be individually disabled when using
devices with more than one input or output.
When a device is disabled, the Elite-RS Panel ignores the analog value reported by the device. All other faults for the
device such as missing device, double address, internal fault, type changed and bad data are still reported by the
Elite-RS Panel.
Disable Audible Devices
This menu option disables all audible device outputs connected to the control panel. An audible device output is
defined as any output that has been set to respond to Silence and Evacuate panel commands. Audible device outputs
may be directly wired to NAC 1 and NAC 2 or loop driven devices.
The NAC Trouble indicator will be illuminated, as well as the Point Bypassed Indicator.
Disable Panel I/O
This menu option disables or enables panel input and output functions. Timed disabling can be set to occur between
30 minutes to 24 hours. Un-timed disabling can be set to occur indefinitely.
Panel Inputs
ProgrammableDefault = EnabledDisables or enables the front-panel Programmable Function button.
Fire DrillDefault = EnabledDisables or enables the front-panel Fire Drill button.
Panel Outputs
NAC 1Default = EnabledDisables or enables NAC 1 on Terminal X1 of the Main Board. To set
these parameters using the Elite-RS Panel Front-Panel Menu:
1 Select ACCESS LEVEL 2
2 Select ACCESS LEVEL 3
3 Select EDIT CONFIGURATION
4 Select EDIT PANEL I/O
5 Select EDIT PANEL OUTPUTS
6 Scroll through the options for NAC CIRCUIT 1
NAC 2Default = EnabledDisables or enables NAC 2 on Terminal X1 of the Main Board. To set
these parameters using the Elite-RS Panel Front-Panel Menu:
1 Select ACCESS LEVEL 2
2 Select ACCESS LEVEL 3
3 Select EDIT CONFIGURATION
4 Select EDIT PANEL I/O
5 Select EDIT PANEL OUTPUTS
6 Scroll through the options for NAC CIRCUIT 2
To cancel disablements, scroll through the menu options and toggle disablements to the normal cond ition.
Another way to cancel disablements is to use the View / Restore Disablements option to scroll through active
disablements and individually enable each disablement by pressing the Enter button.
View Devices
This menu option is used by experienced personnel to investigate system status and may help in fault finding.
The View Devices option displays addresses connected to each detection circuit. For each address & sub-address, the
LCD status display provides the device type, zone and location text.
Analog devices are displayed in the menu with indicators representing the connected device. Digital input devices
such as the points of manual pull stations and switch monitor units are displayed as Normal or Activated. Output
devices are displayed as either Off, Intermittent or Continuous.
Status conditions are displayed in the Devices By Loop or View Devices By Zone area of the menu.
Test Zones
Each zone may be individually put into a Test Mode condition.
Test Zone (1 – 500)
When test mode is selected, devices in the zone may be tested and the Elite-RS Panel will automatically reset after
3 seconds. When a zone is put into test mode, the user is prompted to select a number of test mode options. These
options are retained for each zone, but may be changed at any time.
Local NAC On – Off (Default = On)
When set to the ON position, all NAC outputs will sound for the duration of the fire event. The NACs will be silenced
when the panel automatically resets.
NAC devices may not activate within the three second fire period on systems operating high numbers of
loop-powered NAC devices. Loop confirmation of these NAC devices may be intermittent under these conditions.
Loop Outputs On – Off (Default = Off)
When selected in the ON position, all loop driven outputs other than the loop NAC outputs will operate in accordance
with their standard configuration.
Start Test Mode?
Initiate zone testing using this screen after setting parameters in Test Zone (1 – 500), Local NAC On – Off,
Panel Outputs On – Off and Loop Outputs On – Off.
The screen display is:
Test Mode will expire after 15 minutes
if zone is idle.
Press ENTER to start Test Mode.
Press EXIT to quit.
Press < to go back,
A 15 minute timer begins decrementing when a zone is set in test mode. The test will automatically stop after the
timer stops. The timer automatically resets to 15 minutes whenever a device is activated in the zone test.
When selected to the ON position, all manual pull stations will also be included in the Test Mode for the zone. The
normal use of this facility is to set the Include Pull Stations to No and test all smoke detection devices in the zone. At
this stage, all manual pull stations will still operate and will take the panel out of test mode. When all devices in the
zone have been tested, then the zone is put into test, including manual pull stations.
All manual pull stations can then be tested and will operate the test mode when a zone (or zones) has been set to test
mode, then a 15 minute timer is started. This timer will decrement and after 15 minutes the zone will be automatically
taken out of test mode. Whenever a device is activated in the zone in test, the timer will automatically be reset to
15 minutes.
Set System Time
This menu option sets the panel date and time. Set the system time to log events in the event log.
Control panel changes performed in 2010 provide automatic compensation for daylight saving time.
Sensor Maintenance Early Warning
This option provides contamination status for Loop 1 and 2.
Events and Status
This section describes events and the status of the front-panel display while operating the Elite-RS Panel.
The following events are described:
In the event of a fire, the red FIRE lamp and the appropriate Fire Zone indicator flash (if connected). Details of the
fire activation (address and location text) display on the front-panel.
Fire warning NACs sound throughout the building and the panel fire relay contact energizes.
The panel buzzer pulses, but can be silenced by pressing the Silence Buzzer button.
T o silence fire NACs, press any of the menu navigation buttons and enter the Access 2 password then press the Enter
button. Panel controls will be enabled and will remain enabled for one minute after pressing the last key. Pressing the
Alarm Silence button will silence the NACs. The NACs can be started again by pressing the Re-Sound Alarm button.
The system can be reset by pressing the Reset button.
Press the More Events button on the front-panel to display the status of more than two fire events.
The maximum Fire event delay setting shall be less than 10 seconds.
Trouble Even t
If there is a fault on the system, the yellow General Trouble indicator will flash and there may be other fault LED
indications which identify the nature of the fault. The Fault Contact and Fault Routing outputs will energize and the
panel buzzer will sound continuously.
Details of the fault will be provided on the front-panel display. The panel buzzer can be silenced at any time by
pressing the Silence Buzzer button.
Press the More Events button on the front-panel to display the status of more than two fire events.
The maximum Trouble event delay setting shall be less than 120 seconds.
Pre-alarm Event
Sensors or inputs can generate a pre-alarm. A pre-alarm is used to warn of a slow change in the analog level of
detection devices. A smoldering fire can be an example of a condition that can cause a pre alarm event. When a
pre-alarm is generated, the control panel will illuminate the pre-alarm LED and will sound the internal buzzer
continuously. The address and location of the source of the pre-alarm will be indicated in the LCD status display.
The source of the pre-alarm input should be investigated. The panel buzzer can be silenced at any time by pressing
the Silence Buzzer button.
Press the More Events button on the front-panel to display the status of more than two fire events.
The maximum Pre-Alarm event delay setting shall be less than 60 seconds.
Access Level 3
Access Level 3 of the Elite-RS Panel provides menu settings for:
Pressing the Alarm Silence button silences sounders on the entire network.
Front-Panel Controls
Access Level 2 operates the following front-panel button-controls:
•Alarm Silence
•Re-sound Alarm
•Reset
•Fire Drill
•Programmable Function
Obtain Access level 2 with the menu-password or with the Enable Access key.
Reference “Section 2, Overview” for a summary of these controls and “Appendix E, Operating Instructions”
for detailed functional descriptions.
Alarm Silence
The Alarm Silence button silences the internal buzzer as well as sounders connected to the Elite-RS Panel.
Press the Panel Sounder Silence button to silence the internal buzzer without silencing sounders on the entire
network.
Re-Sound Alarm
The Re-Sound Alarm button re-sounds the alarm following a silence condition initiated by the Panel Sounder Silence
or Alarm Silence command.
Reset
The Reset button clears latching inputs on the control panel. Latching inputs remain active after correcting the cause
of the input event. Perform a reset to clear latching inputs on the control panel caused by supervisory , trouble,
pre-alarm and fire signals. Non-latching inputs do not require reset. Non-latching inputs clear after correcting the
cause of the input condition.
Fire Drill
The Fire drill button initiates a fire drill on the control panel. Cancel the fire drill by pressing the Fire Drill button
while in Access Level 2. The Fire Drill button can also be configured for specific functions with eSP Discovery.
Programmable Function
The Programmable Function button is disabled as a default condition, but can be configured to perform specific
functions while in Access Level 3, eSP Discovery or Loop Explorer. Operate the Programmable Function button in
Access Level 2 of the Elite-RS Panel menu.
This section provides procedures to maintain and repair the Elite-RS Panel.
Reference Appendix B, “Equipment List” for component-part-numbers described in this section.
Maintenance
Perform the following procedures to maintain operation of the Elite-RS Panel.
Inspecting Batteries
Inspect the standby-batteries annually to determine the connection integrity to the power supply and to confirm the
voltage capacity available for operating the Elite-RS Panel during power failures.
Replacing Standby-Batteries
Replace standby-batteries when the service period reaches 3 to 5 years. Specify replacement batteries that are
sealed-lead-acid and that are UL recognized.
Removing the Standby -Batteries
To remove the existing standby-batteries:
1 Disconnect the jumper-cabl e connection between Battery 1 and Battery 2.
2 Disconnect the red-cable from the positive Terminal of Battery 1.
3 Disconnect the black-cable from the negative Terminal of Battery 2.
4 Remove Battery 1 and Battery 2 from the bottom of the Elite-RS cabinet.
5 Re-cycle Battery 1 and Battery 2 according to the manufacturer procedures provided in the packaging of the
KIT, VF1514-00 CONTAINS BATTERY LEADS,
JUMPER AND FUSE ASSEMBLY V F1548-00.
FUSE ASSEMBLY VF1548-00 CONTAINS 32 V
@10 A FUSE WITH RED CABLING.
BATTERY 1
VF5450-00
STANDBY-BATTERIES ARE 12 VOLT, 7 AMP
HOUR AND SEALED RECHARGEABLE.
10 AMP BATTERY FUSE
Installing the Standby-Batteries
To install the replacement standby-batteries:
1 Place standby-batteries at the bottom of the Elite-RS Panel cabine t.
2 Connect the black-cable to the negative terminal of Battery 2.
3 Connect the red-cable to the positive terminal of Battery 1.
4 Connect the jumper-cable from the negative terminal of Battery 1 to the positive terminal of Battery 2.
5 Mark a “pla ced into service date” on Battery 1 and Battery 2.
Reference Section 3, Installation for more information describing the standby battery installation process.
The figure below illustrates the connection required for installing replacement standby-batteries in the
Elite-RS Panel:
Figure 5-1
38 39 40 41
+-
+-
NC C NO
SUPERVISORY
COMMS
1
234
?
Enter
Enable Access
More
Fire Events
Events
PC / Dialer
C POWER
L N E
The series connection illustrated above provides the 24 volt standby voltage required by the Elite-RS Panel.
Do not connect the two batteries in parallel. A parallel connection will not provide the 24 volts required for
operating the Elite-RS Panel in a standby condition.
A 10 Amp battery fuse and a 3 Amp power-supply fuse are provided to protect the Elite-RS Panel against circuit
overloads. During the life of the product it may be necessary to replace one or both of the fuses to restore operation to
the Elite-RS Panel.
Replace a fuse only after replacing the components responsible for causing the fuse failure. Fuse failure is not a
condition caused by the fuse. Diagnose and replace components in the fuse-circuit before replacing the fuse and operating the Elite-RS Panel.
10 Amp Battery Fuse
Replace the 10 Amp battery-fuse by removing the fuse, the battery wiring and the standby-batteries.
Specify kit VF1548-00 to replace the red-cable containing the 10 Amp fuse or specify battery-lead-kit VF1514-00 to
replace the red-cable containing the 10 Amp fuse, the jumper-cable and the black-cable.
Replace the 3 Amp Power-Supply Fuse by removing it from the housing contained on the circuit board of the
power supply. Install the replacement fuse in the housing and then test the power supply to determine that it operates.
Removing the 10 Amp Battery-Fuse
To remove the fuse:
1 Remove the battery-connector from the Battery Connection on the front-panel of the Elite-RS.
2 Disconnect the jumper-cabl e connection between Battery 1 and Battery 2.
3 Disconnect the red-cable from the positive terminal of Battery 1.
4 Disconnect the black-cable from the negative terminal of Battery 2.
5 Dispose the battery-leads described in steps 1 through 3 above.
Installing the 10 Amp Battery-Fuse
To install the new 10 Amp Battery-Fuse:
1 Connect the jumper-lead from the negative terminal of Battery 1 to the positive terminal of Battery 2.
2 Connect the red-cable to the positive terminal of Battery 1.
3 Connect the black-lead to the negative terminal of Battery 2.
4 Connect the battery-connector to the Battery Connection on the front-panel of the Elite-RS.
5 Determine that trouble conditions are not reported by the Elite-RS Panel followin g the fuse replacement.
This step will confirm if the installation was performed correctly.
This is a high voltage circuit area. An electrical shock hazard exists in this area when the control panel is
operating. Do not remove the fuse while the control panel is powered. Disconnect AC power at the source
before attempting to remove the 3 Amp fuse.
WARNING
HIGH
VOLTAGE
D1090 ISSUE 01
FUSE5X20
FUSE5X20
3 Amp Power-Supply Fuse
The 3 Amp fuse located on the circuit board of the power supply. Remove this fuse and install a replacement by
following the procedures described below.
Removing the Fuse
To remove the fuse:
1 Turn off AC power to the control panel at the source.
2 Remove the AC Power terminal-connector from the connection at the lower-front of the control panel.
3 Locate the housing containing the 3 Amp fuse.
The figure below illustrates the location of the 3 Amp fuse on the power supply of the Main Board.
Figure 5-2
3 Amp Fuse Location
4 Remove the upper-half of the fuse-housing with long-nose-pliers.
5 Remove the fuse from the upper-half of the fuse-housing.
Installing the Replacement Fuse
To install the replacement fuse:
1 Insert the fuse in the upper-housing.
2 Center the position of the fuse in the upper-ho using.
3 Press the upper-housin g on the lower-housing until the halves snap together.
4 Restore AC power to the power supply.
5 Verify that the Elite-RS Panel completes the booting process to confirm that the Power Supply is operating
AC power terminal-connector
containing a ground-wire.
Do not remove this connection.
The AC power terminal-connector remains in the
cabinet during the mounting process. Disconnect it
from the control panel and place it on the bottom of
the cabinet. Cover the terminal-connector to prevent
debris from contaminating it during the mounting
process.
The AC power terminal-connector contains a
ground-wire that terminates on the cabinet-wall.
The ground-wire is secured to the cabinet-wall with
a lock-washer and nut combination. Do not remove
the this connection during the installation process.
Figure 4-5
Removing the Cabinet-Door
NC C NO
SUPERVISORY
PC / Dialer
Maintenance and Repair 5
+-
+-
COMMS
Enable Access
More
Events
Fire Events
C POWER
4 Remove the terminal-connector from the AC Power socket.
This appendix provides electrical and environmental specifications for the Elite-RS Panel.
Electrical
The electrical specifications provided for Standby and Alarm Current are typical values.
Standby and Alarm Current
Loops Standby Alarm (mA)Description
1160 mA @ 120 VAC220 mA @ 120 VACLine current for standby and alarm when
battery current is less than 30 mA.
200 mA @ 24 VDC220 mA @ 24 VDCBattery current for standby and alarm when a
power failure condition occurs on the AC line.
2200 mA @ 120 VAC250 mA @ 120 VACLine current for standby and alarm when
battery current is less than 30 mA.
270 mA @ 24 VDC290 mA @ 24 VDCBattery current for standby and alarm when a
power failure condition occurs on the AC line.
Earth Fault Indication
A ground fault indication occurs on the Elite-RS Panel when a minimum of 30K Ohms exists between earth-ground
and either DC RTN or +24 VDC of the power-supply.
15NAC 1 (+) Regulated: 24 VDC @ 1.6 A continuous DC or 900 mA pulsed DC
Special Application: 24 VDC @ 2.3 A continuous with the combined current
of NAC 1 and NAC 2 not to exceed 3.1 A
16NAC 1 (-)
17NAC 2 (+) Regulated: 24 VDC @ 1.6 A continuous DC or 900 mA pulsed DC
Special Application: 24 VDC @ 2.3 A continuous with the combined current
of NAC 1 and NAC 2 not to exceed 3.1 A
18NAC 2 (-)
Reference Appendix B, “Equipment List” for NAC devices that are authorized for use with the Elite-RS Panel.
NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel can be operated in regulated or special application modes.
Regulated Outputs
NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel operate in a regulated mode when conforming to specific levels of
continuous or pulsed DC. NAC outputs meet requirements for regulated levels when the output current does not
exceed the constraints described below:
Continuous Current
Continuous DC currents cannot exceed 1.6 A from either NAC output when operating in a regulated output mode:
Regulated continuous DC output = 1.6 A
Pulsed Current
NAC 1
+ 1.6 A
= 3.2 A total
NAC 2
Pulsed DC currents cannot exceed 900 mA from either NAC output when operating in a regulated output mode:
Regulated pulsed DC output = 900 mA
Synchronization
NAC 1
+ 900 mA
= 1.8 A total
NAC 2
Synchronize the regulated output of NAC 1 and NAC 2 using UL listed and compatible synchronization
modules. Connect End-Of-Line-Device VF1539-00 to the output of each Synchronization Module installed.
Reference Appendix B, Equipment List for more information about NAC synchronization on the Elite-RS Panel.
Special Application Output
NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel operate in a special application mode when conforming to specific levels of
continuous DC. NAC outputs meet requirements for special application levels when the output current does not
exceed the 2.3 A of NAC 1 or NAC 2 with the combined current of NAC 1 and NAC 2 not to exceed 3.1 A.
Synchronization
The Elite-RS Panel provides internal device synchronization between the outputs of NAC 1 and NAC 2 when
operating NAC devices from Gentex, Amseco, System Sensor or Wheelock.
External synchronization modules must not be used on the NAC outputs when operating in the
special application mode.
Reference Appendix B, Equipment List for more information about NAC synchronization on the Elite-RS Panel.
3L1T TELCO Line 1 Tip
4L1R TELCO Line 1 Ring
5P1TTELCO Phone 1 Tip
6P1R TELCO Phone 1 Ring
7L2T TELCO Line 2 Tip
8L2R TELCO Line 2 Ring
9P2T TELCO Phone 2 Tip
10P2R TELCO Phone 2 Ring
RS485 Serial Bus
Specifications A
Te rminalConnectionRating
36COMMS (+)(+) Data 3.3 VDC @ 30 mA
37COMMS (-)(-) Data
eNET Terminals
Te rminalConnectionRating
32NET OUT (+)(+) Data 3.3 VDC @ 30 mA
33NET OUT (-)(-) Data
34NET IN (+)(+) Data 3.3 VDC @ 30 mA
35NET IN (-)(-) Data
24 V OUT
Te rminalConnectionRating
1124 V OUT (+) Regulated 24 VDC @ 360 mA
1224 V OUT (-)
The 24 V OUT connection is a common output and provides a regulated 24 VDC output.
The following specifications identify the range of acceptable wire gages for field wiring, battery and power
connections:
Field Wiring
Designation TerminalWire RangeDescription
E, E1 and 214 - 26 AWGEarth ground
L1T314 - 26 AWGLine 1 phone tip
L1R414 - 26 AWGLi ne 1 phone ring
P1T514 - 26 AWGPhone line 1 tip for telephone operation. Drops
connection during alarm conditions to allow TELCO
reporting on L1T.
P1R614 - 26 AWGPhone line 1 ring for telephone operation. Drops
connection during alarm conditions to allow TELCO
monitoring on L1R.
L2T714 - 26 AWGLine 2 phone tip
L2R814 - 26 AWGLi ne 2 phone ring
P2T914 - 26 AWGPhone line 2 tip for telephone operation. Drops
connection during alarm conditions to allow TELCO
reporting on L2T.
P2R1014 - 26 AWGPhone line 2 ring for telephone operation. Drops
connection during alarm conditions to allow TELCO
monitoring on L2R.
24V OUT11 and 1214 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the 24 volt output
AUX 24V13 and 1414 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the auxiliary 24 volt output
NAC115 and 1614 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the NAC 1 circuit.
NAC217 and 1814 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the NAC 2 circuit.
SLC1 IN19 and 2014 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the “IN” of SLC loop 1.
SLC1 OUT21 and 2214 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the “OUT” of SLC loop 1.
TROUBLE23, 24 and 2514 - 26 AWGNormally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) contacts of
the trouble circuit.
FIRE26, 27 and 2814 - 26 AWGNormally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) contacts of
the fire circuit.
SUPERVISORY29, 30 and 3114 - 26 AWGNormally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) contacts of
NET OUT32 and 3314 - 26 AWGTerminals connections for the eNET “OUT” network
NET IN34 and 3514 - 26 AWGTerminals connections for the eNET “IN” network
COMMS36 and 3714 - 26 AWGTerminal connections fo r RS485 serial communication
SLC2 OUT38 and 3914 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the “OUT” of SLC loop 2.
SLC2 IN40 and 4114 - 26 AWGTerminal connections for the “IN” of SLC loop 2.
This appendix lists models and supporting equipment of the Elite-RS Panel. All models provided in this appendix are
effected by the Contact ID restrictions described in Section 2, “Overview” and Section 3, “Installation”.
VES Elite-RS Panels
The following models are provided for the Elite-RS H-Series Panel:
ModelsFeaturesColor
VF0810-101 Loop Panel, No Communication Red
VF0810-401 Loop Panel, No Communication Gray
VF0830-101 Loop Panel, Non-Expandable, No Communication Red
VF0830-401 Loop Panel, Non-Expandable, No Communication Gray
VF0811-101 Loop Panel, Media Gateway Red
VF0811-401 Loop Panel, Media Gateway Gray
VF0831-101 Loop Panel, Non-Expandable, Media Gateway Red
VF0831-401 Loop Panel, Non-Expandable, Media Gateway Gray
VF0812-101 Loop Panel, Network Interface Card (NIC) Red
VF0812-401 Loop Panel, Network Interface Card (NIC) Gray
VF6001FRCME-SContact Module with Terminals
VF6002FRCME-4Contact Module With 4” Cover Plate
VF6003SCIShort Circuit Isolator Module
VF6004SOMSupervised Output Module
VF6005R2MDual Relay Module
VF6006SRMSolenoid Rel easing Module
VF6007DIMMDual Contact Module with 4” Cover Plate
VF6011CZMConventional Zone Module
VF6013FRCME-PContact Module with Pigtails
VF6020FRCMAFast Response Contact Module, Class A
Equipment list B
VF6021FRCMA-IFast Response Contact Module, Class A w/ Short Circuit Isolators
VF6022FRCMA-PFast Response Contact Module, Class A w/ Pigtails
VF6023FRCMA-PIFast Response Contact Module, Class A w/ Pigtails &
Short Circuit Isolators
VF6030DCP_R2MLDual Relay Module, 1 Amp
VF6031DCP_R2MHDual Relay Module, 8 Amp
VF6032DCP_R2ML-IDual Relay Module, 1 Amp w/ Short Circuit Isolators
VF6033DCP_R2MH-IDual Relay Module, 8 Amp w/ Short Circuit Isolators
VF6040SOM-ASupervised Output Module, Class A
VF6041SOM-AISupervised Output Module, Class A w/ Short Circuit Isolators
VF3031AMS-KLAddressable Manual Pull Station, Single Action
VF3032Addressable Manual Pull Station, Dual Action
VF2005ALK-VAnalog Photoelectric Smoke Sensor
ACDMulti-Sensor
VF5020MS-RARemote Test Station for Duct Detectors – Alarm LED
VF5021MS-RA/RRemote Test Station for Duct Detectors – Alarm LED w/
Reset Button
VF5023MS-KA/RRemote Test Station for Duct Detectors – Alarm LED w/
VF7001YBN-NSA-44” Base for Sensors
VF7002HSB-NSA-66” Base for Sensors
VF7008ASBSounder Base Aux Power
VF7009LSBSounder Base Loop Power
VF9000TCH-B100Hand-held Programmer
Replacement Parts
The following VES replacement parts are provided for H-Series of the Elite-RS Panel:
VF1539-00EOLD for Synchronization Mo dule outputs only
VF1520-00EOLD for municipal boxes
VF5450-00Standby-Battery, 12 Volt, 7 AH, two per cabinet
VF5455-00Battery Cabinet
VF1171-0016 Channel I/O Interface
VF13XX-YYYThe eMatrix is a graphical annunciator. Configure features of this device to assign
numerical values to part number variables XX-YYY. Specify model number VF13XX-YYY for the
base version of this unit. Reference eMatrix Installation Manual, VF3513-00 for
configuration features required for your application.
VF1172-10eView, annunciator, red
VF1172-40eView, annunciator, gray
VF1173-10 eView, flush mount kit, red
VF1173-40 eView, flush mount kit, gray
VF1071-40Trim ring for the Elite-RS Panel, gray
VF1071-10Trim ring for the Elite-RS Panel, red
Notification Appliances
Notification Appliances furnished in this manual operate with the Elite-RS Panel in a special application or
regulated mode. The Elite-RS Panel supports the simultaneous operation of regulated and special application outputs
between NAC 1 and NAC 2.
The Elite-RS Panel does not support the simultaneous operation of regulated and special application outputs on the
same NAC channel.
The Elite-RS Panel supports regulated outputs when operating:
•Gentex NAC devices without synchronization modules
•System Sensor NAC devices with synchronization modules
•Wheelock NAC devices with synchronization modules
•Amseco NAC devices with synchronization modules
The Elite-RS Panel supports special application outputs when operating:
•Gentex NAC devices without synchronization modules
•System Sensor NAC devices without synchronization modules
•Wheelock NAC devices without synchronization modules
•Amseco NAC devices without synchronization modules
NAC channels 1 and 2 of the Elite-RS Panel provide single and dual circuit synchronization. Single circuit
synchronization provides synchronized NAC outputs on one channel of the Elite-RS Panel. Dual circuit
synchronization provides synchronized NAC outputs on two channels of the Elite-RS Panel.
NAC synchronization can be performed on individual Elite-RS Panels.
NAC synchronization cannot be performed on between multiple Elite-RS Panels.
Configuring NAC Outputs
Settings are provided in eSP Discovery and Loop Explorer for controlling the NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel.
Selections are available in these utilities for providing outputs with synchronization or various forms of constant
power. Settings are also provided to allow the Alarm Silence button to operate on the front-panel in various modes.
NAC channels of the Elite-RS Panel can be configured as independent outputs as long as the same manufacturer
types are used when operating synchronized outputs.
Strobe operations are disabled as default functions on the Elite-RS Panel. Settings are available to enable the
operation of sounders and strobes when operating NAC channels in the constant power mode.
Review the settings described below to configure each NAC output for operation: .
Output Options
Strobe
NAC Aux 24 DCWhen the Strobe option above is not selected, Off is selected as the default operating condi-
Alarm SilenceEach NAC circuit is configurable in reaction to the Alarm Silence button on the front-panel of
General Alarm and Emergency are selected as default conditions. Alternative output options
for this field include Auxiliary Output, Pre Alarm Output, Supervisory Alarm, Trouble and
Security Output.
Do not select the General Alarm option if the NAC channel is to be controlled by cause and
effect programming.
Strobe Output is not selected for operation as a default condition. Selecting this field
allows the user to define which synchronization protocol to be used.
tion. Options for this output are continuous constant power, door holder continuous power
and resettable constant power. Continuous constant power provides a voltage output
identical to Aux 24 VDC. Door holder continuous power drops out during fire alarm
conditions or when an AC fail event occurs. Resettable constant power drops out between
four and five seconds after the reset of the control panel.
the Elite-RS. Edit properties of the NAC channel in Loop Explorer or eSP Discovery.
Select the box for Silencing if NAC silencing is required on this channel. If Internal
Synchronization Protocols are in use, an option is also available to Silence the strobe.
Failure to check the Strobe Silence box will cause horns to be silenced with continued
operation of the strobe.
NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel operate in a regulated mode when conforming to specific levels of
continuous or pulsed DC. NAC outputs meet requirements for regulated levels when the output current does not
exceed the constraints described below:
Regulated Continuous Output Current
Continuous DC currents cannot exceed 1.6 A from either NAC output when operating in a regulated output mode:
Regulated continuous DC output = 1.6 A
Regulated Pulsed Output Current
Pulsed DC currents cannot exceed 900 mA from either NAC output when operating in a regulated output mode:
Regulated pulsed DC output = 900 mA
Reference Appendix A, Specifications for operating NAC outputs in the regulated mode.
Synchronization Modules
Synchronize the regulated output of NAC 1 and NAC 2 using UL listed and compatible synchronization
modules. Connect End-Of-Line-Device VF1539-00 to the output of each Synchronization Module installed.
NAC 1
NAC 1
+ 1.6 A
+ 900 mA
= 3.2 A total
NAC 2
= 1.8 A total
NAC 2
Operating the NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel in a regulated output mode requires the use of external
synchronization-modules when performing synchronization. Notification Appliances and Synchronization Modules
are described in the table below for regulated NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel:
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sync Module
VES
Sync Module
Manufacturer
and VES NAC
Maximum NAC
Load
Device
System SensorMDL (Red)
MDLW (White)
WheelockSM-24-R
DSM-24-R
AmsecoSMD10-3AVF5000-00***0.90 A
VF6012-10 (Red)
VF6012-30 (White)
VF6009-10 (Single)
VF6010-10 (Dual)
***0.90 A
***0.90 A
*** All NAC devices determined to be compatible with the synchronization modules above are compatible for
operation with the Elite-RS Panel.
NAC outputs of the Elite-RS Panel operate in a special application mode when conforming to specific levels of
continuous DC. Outputs meet these requirements when NAC currents do not exceed the 2.3 A of NAC 1 or NAC 2
with the combined current of NAC 1 and NAC 2 not to exceed 3.1 A.
Reference Appendix A, Specifications for operating NAC outputs in the special application mode.
Synchronization
The Elite-RS Panel provides internal device synchronization between the outputs of NAC 1 and NAC 2 when
operating NAC devices from Gentex, Amseco, System Sensor or Wheelock.
External synchronization modules must not be used on the NAC outputs when operating in the
special application mode.
NAC devices from Amseco, Gentex, System Sensor and Wheelock do not require external synchronization modules
when operating in the special application mode. The Elite-RS Panel contains an internal synchronization feature that
supports these NAC devices.
Amseco Compatible NAC Devices
The following series of Amseco NAC devices are compatible for use on the special application outputs of NAC 1
and 2 when these outputs are configured for “Amseco” synchronization protocol:
Name of SeriesEnvironmentModel SeriesDescriptionMount
The following series of Gentex NAC devices are compatible for use on the special application outputs of NAC 1
and 2 when these outputs are configured for “Gentex” synchronization protocol:
Name of SeriesEnvironmentModel SeriesDescriptionMount
The “XX” shown in VES model numbering denotes product color .
The following VES NAC models are multiple-listed with Gentex and are compatible for use on the special
application outputs of NAC 1 and 2 when these outputs are configured for “Gentex” synchronization protocol:
VES Models Gentex ModelsGentex Part
Description
Numbers
VF4000-XX GEH24-R904-1205-002Horn, Wall Red (GEH)
VF4000-XX GEH24-W904-1207-002Horn, Wall White (GEH)
VF4001-XX GES3-24WR904-1321-002Strobe, Wall Red Multi Candela (GES3)
VF4001-XX GES3-24WW904-131 9-002Strobe, Wall White Multi Candela (GES3)
VF4002-XX GEC3-24WR904-1317-002Horn/Strobe, Wall Red Multi Candela
(GEC3)
VF4002-XX GEC3-24WW904-1315-002Horn/Strobe, Wall White Multi Candela
(GEC3)
VF4003-XX GCS24CR904-1213-002Strobe, Ceiling Red Multi Candela (GCS)
VF4003-XX GCS24CW904-1215-002Strobe, Ceiling White Mu lti Candela (GCS)
VF4004-XX GCC24CR904-1209-002Horn/Strobe, Ceiling Red Multi Candela
(GCC)
VF4004-XX GCC24CW904-1211-002Horn/Strobe, Ceiling White Multi Candela
(GCC)
VF4007-XX WGEC24-75WR904-1217-002Weatherproof Horn/Strobe (Gentex) Red
System Sensor Compatible NAC Devices
The following series of System Sensor NAC devices are compatible for use on the special application outputs of
NAC 1 and 2 when these outputs are configured for “System Sensor” synchronization protocol:
Name of SeriesEnvironmentModel SeriesDescriptionMount
The following series of Wheelock NAC devices are compatible for use on the special application outputs of NAC 1
and 2 when these outputs are configured for “Wheelock” synchronization protocol:
Model Number SeriesDescription
AMT-12/24Mutilating - 3 inputs
AMT-241575, AMT-24MCWMutilating Strobe - 1575cd or 15,30,75,110 cd, wall
STH w/opt strobeCluster Speakers - with optional DC-MAX strobe
STH MCCHCluster Speakers - with 115/177 cd strobe
STH-4R24MCCH110Cluster Speaker with three strobes
STxStrobe - 15,15/75,30,75,95,110,135,185 cd, wall
STxCStrobe - 15,30,60,75,95,115,150,177 cd, ceiling
HSxAudible Strobe - 15,15/75,30,75,95,110,135,185 cd, wall
HSxCAudible Strobe - 15,30,60,75,95,1 15,150,177 cd, ceiling
HNxAudible, wall
HNxCAudible, ceiling
VES Multiple-Listed Wheelock Models
The “XX” shown in VES model numbering denotes product color .
The following VES NAC models are multiple-listed with Wheelock and are compatible for use on the special
application outputs of NAC 1 and 2 when these outputs are configured for “Wheelock” synchronization protocol:
VES Models Wheelock ModelsDescription
VF4103-XX AH-24-RHorn, Red (AH)
VF4103-XX AH-24-WHorn, White (AH)
VF4105-XX AH-24WP-RWeatherproof Horn, Red (AH)
VF4106-XX NH-12/24-RHorn, Red (NH)
VF4106-XX NH-12/24-WHorn, White (NH)
VF4108-XX MT-12/24-RMulti Tone Flush Red
VF4108-XX MT-12/24-WMulti Tone Flush White
VF4110-XX AMT-12/24-RAudible Multi Tone Addressable Red