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EX8
COMBIN ED F IRE & EX T INGUISHING C ON T ROL PAN EL
COMPLIES WITH BS EN 12094 PART 1 AND EN54 PART S 2 &
Instruction Manual:
Extinguishing Panel - INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-124 PAGE 2
Issue : 1 Author: NRPJ Date: 15/11/2007
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INDEX
INDEX..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Indications & Controls.............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Indications..........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Controls..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
PANEL OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Normal Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Fire Alarm Condition (Peripheral Zones) ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
What to do in the event of a fire. .................................................................................................................................................................8
Resetting from an alarm condition.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
First Stage Alarm............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Second Stage Alarm ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Hold / Abort a Second Stage Alarm................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Manual Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Reset.................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Faults................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
USING THE MONITORED REMOTE INPU TS ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Manual Release Input......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Gas Fired Input................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Emergency Hold Input..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Emergency Abort Input ............. ..................... ...................... ...........................................................................................................................11
Auto/Manual Input........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Pressure Switch Input...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Bottle Scales Input...........................................................................................................................................................................................12
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL INPUTS...................................................................................................................................................... 12
MOUNTING THE FIRE ALARM PANEL .........................................................................................................................................................13
PLANNING CABLE ENTRY . ..................... ...................... ...........................................................................................................................13
FIXING THE BACK BOX TO THE WALL .................................................................................................................................................13
Mains & Battery.....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the mains. .....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the batteries ..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Charger Short Circuit Protection .....................................................................................................................................................................14
Detectors & sounders.............................................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring the detectors.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring the sounders.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Other Connections.................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Field Monitoring Inputs...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Remote Control Inputs.................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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1
stage & 2nd stage Fire Relays ......................................................................................................................................................................17
Fault Relay.......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Bottle Output.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Remote Status Outputs ....................................................................................................................................................................................17
External Equipment Relay............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Configuring the panel. . ..................... .................... .................................................................................................................................................18
Repeater Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Repeater connection.........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Disablement ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
To Programme an Input or Output as Disabled............................................................................................................................................... 20
Test Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................21
To Programme Zone In Test............................................................................................................................................................................21
To Programme an Output In Test....................................................................................................................................................................21
Fault display & fault-finding .................................................................................................................................................................................22
Fault Finding ......... ..................... ......................................................................................................................................................................22
Power Supply faults (Battery Fault/Charger Fault/Low Battery).............................................................................................................22
Zone Fault.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Monitored Input Faults ..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Sounder Circuit Fault................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Earth Fault..................................................................................................................................................................................................24
System Fault ..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Repeater fault............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Remote Fault..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Battery Calculation .......................................................................................... ......................................................................................................25
Sample Calculation.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................27
Enclosure Specifications..................................................................................................................................................................................27
Fuse Ratings......................................................................... ............................................................................................................................27
Log Book ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................28
MAINTENANCE WORK ...............................................................................................................................................................................28
FALSE ALARMS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................29
ALL OTHER EVENTS................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Factory Test Record...............................................................................................................................................................................................31
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Introduction
The Premier EX 8 is a combined 2 zone , 1 area extinguishing panel, and 4 zone
conventional fire alarm panel.
The Extinguishing section is designed to BSEN12094-1:2003.
The fire alarm section is de signed to EN54-2 & 4.
This design allows the same panel to protect an extinguishing area, and also monitor
the rest of the site for a fire.
The panel has an integral Manual Release call point fitted to the front of the panel.
The panel has monitored inputs for field connections, such as manual release,
emergency hold, etc.
The panel has relay outputs for first & second stage alarms, fault & gas fired.
The panel has remote inputs for Stop/Start Sounders, Silence & Reset, to allow the
panel to be controlled remotely.
The panel has Open collector repeat outputs for most panel status indications (eg 1
stage alarm, 2
nd
stage alarm, Automatic mode, Manual mode etc)
The panel has a connection for a serial repeater unit (4 wire)
st
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Indications & Controls
Indications
Here is the fascia for the Premier EX8 panel.
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ACCESS
LEVEL 3
RELE ASE
COUNTER
RELE ASE
DURATION
RESET
INHIBIT
GAS
TIME
TIME
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GAS RELEASE COUNTER
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CANCEL0ENTER
COMBINED FIRE & EXTINGUISHING CONTROL PANEL
COMPLIES WITH BS EN 12094 PART 1 AND EN54 PARTS 2 & 4
EX8
GAS REL EASE
COUNTE R
RELEASE
DURATION TIME
RESET
INHIBIT TIME
CROSSED ZONE STATUS
PERI PHERAL ZONE STATUS
PANEL OUTPUT STATUS
1ST STAGE SNDR
2ND STA GE SN D R
BOTTLE O UTPUT
1ST STAGE R ELAY
2ND STAGE RELAY
PANEL INPU T STATUS
MAN RELE ASE
GAS FIRED
HOLD
ABORT
AUTO / MANUAL
PRESSURE SWI TCH
BOTTLE SCALES
GENERAL INDICATIONS
EXT FAN
DIS A BL E D
3
4
5
6
RELEASE STATUS
EXTINGUISHANT
RELEASED
HOLD / ABORT
1ST STAGE
ALARM
LOW PRESSURE
RELEASE IMMINE NT
FLOODING ZONE FAULT
MANUAL REL EASE
2ND STAGE
ALARM
AUTOMAT IC MODEMANUAL MO DE
CHANGE
MODE
AUTO
MANUAL
CONTROLS & MODES
ALARM SYSTEMS
Each function has its own indication LED. There are Alarm (Active), Fault, Test &
Disablement LEDs for most panel inputs & outputs. Some of these indications are not
applicable for certain functions (EG a fault on the 1
cases, the LEDs are not present on the matrix (See white outlines above)
For most functions, more than one LED will light (eg zone 1 fire & COMMON
ALARM)
The second stage sounder is pulsed, and it`s sounder active LED will also pulse in
time with the actual sounder output.
The panel also has a 3 digit 7 segment display. This is used to display the countdown
timers during a second stage alarm, and also to edit the counters during set-up.
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or 2nd stage relays). In such
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The Premier EX8 has the following LED indicators:-
LED COLOUR FUNCTION / MEANING
POWER GREEN The panel is supplied with power, either battery, mains or both
COMMON FIRE RED There is an alarm on the system. Check which zone caused the alarm
COMMON FAULT YELLOW There is a fault on the system. Another LED(s) will be lit to indicate the specific fault
BATTERY FAULT YELLOW There is a problem with the batteries. Rectify or replace.
CHARGER FAULT YELLOW The panel is not charging the batteries (usually mains fail or low mains)
LOW BATTERY YELLOW The batteries are below their final voltage & should be replaced
EARTH FAULT YELLOW Problem in system wiring. At least one cable is shorting to earth.
EXT.FAN DISABLE YELLOW The external equipment relay has been disabled
SYSTEM FAULT YELLOW The CPU has crashed, (Or CPU reset has been pressed & held)
REMOTE FAULT YELLOW The panel has received a fault input from external equipment
REPEATER FAULT YELLOW The panel has lost communication with the repeater panel
GEN S/C FAULT YELLOW Indicated that a line fault is caused by a short circuit
EXTINGUISHANT RELEASED RED The bottle output has been activated & the gas released
RELEASE IMMINENT RED The panel has started the release timer and will activate bottle imminently
HOLD/ABORT GREEN An emergency hold OR emergency abort input has been activated.
MANUAL RELEASE RED A manual release call point has been activated
1ST STAGE ALARM RED One of the crossed zones is in alarm
2ND STAGE ALARM RED Both of the crossed zones are in alarm
LOW PRESSURE YELLOW A drop in bottle pressure has been detected
FLOODING ZONE FAULT YELLOW There is a fault relating to the flooding zone1
MANUAL MODE YELLOW The panel is in manual only mode (ie will not be triggered by detectors)
AUTOMATIC MODE GREEN The panel is in automatic or manual mode
GENERAL DISABLEMENT YELLOW Lights when any section of the system is disabled
GENERAL TEST YELLOW Lights when any section of the panel is in test mode
CONTROLS ACTIVE YELLOW Lights when controls enabled keyswitch is on
ZONE 1-6 FIRE RED Lights when one of the detection zones is in alarm
ZONE 1-6 FAULT YELLOW Lights when one of the detection zones has a fault
ZONE 1-6 TEST YELLOW Lights when one of the detection zones is in test mode
ZONE 1-6 DISABLED YELLOW Lights when one of the detection zones is in disablement mode
1ST STAGE SNDR ACTIVE RED Ligh t s when the first stage sounder is on
1ST STAGE SNDR FAULT YELLOW L ights when the first stage sounder has a wiring fault
1ST STAGE SNDR TEST YELLOW Ligh t s when the first stage sounder is in test mode
1ST STAGE SNDR DISABLED YELLOW L ights when the first stage sounder is disabled
2ND STAGE SNDR ACTIVE RED Lights when the second stage sounder is on
2ND STAGE SNDR FAULT YELLOW Light s when the second stage sounder has a wiring fault
2ND STAGE SNDR TEST YELLOW L ights when the second stage sounder is in test mode
2ND STAGE SNDR DISABLED YELLOW L ights when the second stage sounder is disabled
BOTTLE OUTPUT ACTIVE RED Lights when the bottle output is on
BOTTLE OUTPUT FAULT YELLOW Lights when the bottle output has a wiring fault
BOTTLE OUTPUT TEST YELLOW Lights when the bottle output is in test mode
BOTTLE OUTPUT DISABLED YELLOW Lights when the bottle output is disabled
1ST STAGE RELAY ACTIVE RED Lights when the first stage relay is on
1ST STAGE RELAY TEST YELLOW Lights when the first stage relay is in test mode
1ST STAGE RELAY DISABLED YELLOW Lights when the first stage relay is disabled
2ND STAGE RELAY ACTIVE RED Lights when the second stage relay is on
2ND STAGE RELAY TEST YELLOW Lights when the second stage relay is in test mode
2ND STAGE RELAY DISABLED YELLOW Lights when the second stage relay is disabled
MAN.L RELEASE INPUT ACTIVE RED A manual release call point connected to the remote input has been activated
MAN. RELEASE INPUT FAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Manual release call point
MAN. RELEASE INPUT DISABLED YELLOW Manual release remote input has been disabled
GAS FIRED INPUT ACTIVE RED The panel has received a signal from the cylinder to say the gas has been released.
GAS FIRED INPUT FAULT YELLOW There is a wiring fault to the bottle`s sensor
GAS FIRED INPUT DISABLED YELLOW The Gas fired remote input has been disabled.
EMERG. HOLD INPUT ACTIVE RED The emergency hold input has been activated
EMERG. HOLD INPUT FAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Emergency hold switch
EMERG. HOLD INPUT DISABLED YELLOW The emergency hold input has been disabled
EMERG. ABORT INPUT ACTIVE RED The emergency abort input has been activated
EMERG. ABORT INPUT FAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Emergency abort switch
EMERG. ABORT INPUT DISABLED YELLOW The emergency abort input has been disabled
AUTO/MANUAL INPUT ACTIVE RED The panel has been set to manual mode by a remote input
AUTO/MANUAL INPUT FAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Auto / Manual switch
AUTO/MANUAL INPUT DISABLED YELLOW The Auto / Manual remote input has been disabled.
PRESS. SWITCH INPUT ACTIVE RED The bottle`s pressure switch output has been activated
PRESS. SWITCH INPUT FAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to bottle`s pressure switch
PRESS. SWITCH INPUT DISABLED YELLOW The pressure switch input has been disabled
BOTTLE SCALES INPUT ACTIVE RED The bottle`s scales switch has been activated
BOTTLE SCALES INPUT FAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to bottle`s scales switch
BOTTLE SCALES INPUT DISABLED YELLOW The bottle`s scales iinput has been disabled
ACCESS LEVEL 3 YELLOW Acce ss lev e l 3 sele cted
GAS RELEASE COUNTER YELLOW Gas release counter is being displayed on 3 digit display
RELEASE DURATION TIME YELLOW Release duration time is being displayed on 3 digit display
RESET INHIBIT TIME YELLOW Reset inhibit time is being displayed on 3 digit display
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Controls
The Premier EX8 has the following controls:-
LABEL USE
START/STOP Used to silence the sounders in an alarm, or to manually start the FIRST
STAGE sounders to evacuate building
SILENCE FAULT
TONE
RESET Used to return the panel to its normal condition after an ALARM condition.
LED TEST To check that all indicator LEDs are working. Use as part of the daily / weekly
DISABLE Used to access Disablement mode
DISABLE –
SELECT
DISABLE –
CONFIRM
TEST Used to access test mode
TEST – SELECT Used to scroll to select which part of the system to test
TEST – CONFIRM Used to confirm test mode of the highlighted part of the system.
AUTO / MANUAL Used to toggle between automatic & manual only mode
GAS RELEASE
COUNTER
RELEASE
DURATION TIME
RESET INHIBIT
TIME
0-9 To enter access code & timer values
ENTER To confirm new timer setting
CANCEL To Sav e an edited time and exit from the timer set-up.
Note that the controls can only be used after the keyswitch has been turned to the
ON position.
***When the manual release call point on the front of the panel is operated, all
panel controls will be inoperative. It`s element will need to be reset before the
panel can be reset***
Used to silence the panel`s internal buzzer in a fault or alarm condition.
(Reset will not clear faults)
fire alarm inspection.
Used to scroll to select which part of the system to disable
Used to confirm disablement of the highlighted part of the system.
Used to view or alter Gas Release Counter
Used to view or alter Release Duration Time Counter
Used to view or alter Reset Inhibit Time Counter
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PANEL OPERATION
Normal Operation
With the “CONTROL” Key in the “OFF” position and under normal conditions the
system will be silent and the green “POWER LED” illuminated.
The system may either be in “Automatic” or “Manual” mode of operation. This will be
evident by the illumination of either the “Automatic” or “Manual” LED. In Manual
Mode, the bottle output will not be activated automatically. It must be started
manually by pressing a manual release call point.
Fire Alarm Condition (Peripheral Zones)
The Premier EX8 signals an alarm by the following:-
• Turn on the General Fire LED
• Turn on the Zonal Fire Indicator
• Turn on internal buzzer
• Start any sounders connected to the panel`s sounder circuits
• Activate the fire relay
What to do in the event of a fire.
1. Follow the building evacuation procedure, and check that everyone has left
the building safely.
2. The building fire officer or suitably trained resp ons ible person should
CAREFULLY enter the building, and locate the area of the alarm from the fire
alarm panel.
3. Investi ga t e t o determine the cau se of the alarm. Look for the detector i n th e
zone in alarm that signalled the fire. The detector that signalled an alarm will
have its RED ALARM LED on.
4. If a small fire is found, a suitably trained person could tackle this with a
suitable fire extinguisher.
5. If a larger fire is found, leave the building immediately, and contact the fire
brigade.
6. If no fire is found, make a note of the detector that signalled fire, and look for
anything nearby that could be the cause of the activation, eg cooking, or use
of a hot air gun etc.
7. Record findings in the fire alarm log book.
Resetting from an alarm condition
After the relevant action has been taken, the Premier EX8 fire alarm panel can be reset by the
following:-
1 Press Stop/Start sounder button, This will silence the external sounders.
2 Press Silence Fault Tone button. This will silence the panel`s internal buzzer.
3 Press the Reset button. This will return the panel to it`s normal condition.
If the panel goes straight back into alarm, then the cause of the alarm has not been cleared. This
could be a detector still exposed to smoke, or a call point still in the active position. Press Buttons
1 & 2 on the panel, then investigate for a call point, or detector that still has it`s RED ALARM LED
on. Reset the call point, or clear the smoke. If the problem persists, contact an engineer.
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First Stage Alarm
On detection of a “FIRE” in either Zone 1 or Zone 2, the zone fire LED will be
illuminated and the internal buzzer will be on. The first stage LED and first stage
sounder will be on. The first stage relay output will be active.
To silence the sounder, turn the keyswitch to ON position, and press silence button.
The panel’s internal tone and fire LEDs will remain active until the cause of the alarm
has been removed, and the panel has been reset
A first stage alarm can be created manually by turning the keyswitch to the on
position and pressing the 1
st
STAGE ALARM button.
A first stage alarm can be silenced & reset when the panel is in automatic or manual
mode.
Second Stage Alarm
As soon as a “FIRE” is detected in the second Zone, the second stage alarm is
initiated. The second stage sounder will be pulsed on for 1 second, then off for 1
second. This will be repeated as the timer counts down. The two-zone alarm LEDs
will be illuminated as well as first stage alarm, second stage alarm and Gas Imminent
LEDs. The second stage cannot be silenced and after a delay period, (user
programmable) the extinguishing output will be initiated releasing the extinguishing
agent, and the second stage sounder will now be on constantly. This will be followed
by the “GAS FIRED” indication, indicating that the extinguishing agent has been
released.
Once the second stage alarm has been initiated, it is advisable to evacuate and Seal
the protected area prior to the release of the extinguishing agent.
Operation of the “Manual Release” call point will initiate the second stage alarm. Lift
the flap and push the operating element.
A second stage alarm can only be silenced & reset when the panel is in manual
mode.
Hold / Abort a Second Stage Alarm
If the hold or abort input is activated during a second stage alarm, the second stage
sounder will now pulse on for 0.5 seconds, then be off for 2 seconds, and will repe at.
If a hold input is used, the panel will revert to it`s programmed countdown when the
input is released. If an abort input is used, the panel will abort the gas release, and
the panel will need to be reset.
Manual Mo de
In this mode operation, Zone Fire and Fault alarms are still in operation, and first &
second stage sounders will operate, but the bottle output to the extinguishing agent
will not operate.
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Reset
To reset panel from an alarm condition, press Silence then Reset.
The panel can NOT be reset from a fault condition. All faults are non latching, so
when a fault clears from the panel it will be automatically cleared from the display. If
the panel enters the se cond stage al arm (while in automa tic mode), the panel cann ot
be reset.
Faults
The relevant LED will illuminate and the internal tone will sound. Pressing the
“Silence” button, with the control key “ON”, will silence the tone. If there are any
faults, call an Engineer.
USING THE MONITORED REMOTE INPUTS
The Premier EX8 has the following remote inputs:-
• Manual Release
• Gas Fired
• Hold
• Abort
• Auto/Manual
• Pressure Switch
• Bottle Scales
They Operat e as follows:-
Manual Release Input
The Premier EX has a Manual release call point fitted to the front of the panel. It also
has a monitored input which allows extra manual release ca ll points to be fitted to the
system. The line needs a 2k2 end of line resistor, and the manual release call point
must place a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
When a Manual release is initiated, the panel will light it`s Manual Release LED.
Disabling the Manual release input also disables the built in manual release call
point.
Gas Fired Input
This input connects to the gas bottle`s signal that the gas has been released. The
line needs a 2k2 end of line resistor, and a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it
In the event of a second stage alarm, or manual release, the panel will operate it`s
bottle output, and the bottle will send a gas fired signal back into the panel. On
receiving this signal, the panel will light its EXTINGUISHANT RELEASED LED, and
turn on it`s Gas fired relay.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
If this input is disabled, the panel can still release it`s gas, but the gas fired relay will
not operate.
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