FireFinderTM AS1603.4 OPERATORS MANUAL Document No G0109WO1 Model No G0109 Serial No ……………………………………… Date of Manufacture ……………………………………… Revision 3 AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD HEAD OFFICE PERTH: 97 WALTERS DRIVE OSBORNE PARK 6017 WESTERN AUSTRALIA PH: FAX: E-MAIL: Website: 61-8-9242 3333 61-8-9242 3334 info@ampac.net www.ampac.net NOTE: DUE TO AMPAC’s COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 1 Fire Brigade Responding To Alarm 1. Indicators 2. Isolate -Alarm Indicator Flashing. -Location of Alarm on LCD Display. -First Alarm Displayed. External Bell Isolate Warning System Press Press EXTERNAL BELL ISOLATE 3. Acknowledge WARNING SYS ISOLATE Alarm Press ACKNOWLEDGE 4. Isolate Alarm Press I S O L AT E 5. If multiple alarms exist repeat 3 and 4 for second alarm and so on. 6.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 2 Table Of Contents 1 Fire Brigade Responding To Alarm ...................................................................... 1 2 Table Of Contents .................................................................................................. 2 3 About This Manual ................................................................................................. 4 3.1 Purpose ...................................................................
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7.6 The Main Menu .......................................................................................................................... 29 7.6.1 Status Menu........................................................................................................................ 29 7.6.2 Testing Menu...................................................................................................................... 30 7.7 Function Menu......
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 3 About This Manual 3.1 Purpose The purpose of this manual is to assist you in the installation and operation of the FireFinderTM Fire Detection System. 3.2 Scope The information within this manual is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in the installation and operation of the FireFinderTM Fire Detection System. 3.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 4 Non Disclosure Agreement This contract has been entered into by the person or company user of this document (hereafter called the Trader) and AMPAC Technologies (hereafter called AMPAC) of 97 Walters Drive, Osborne Park Western Australia 6017. Under terms and conditions as specified hereunder.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 5 System Overview The FireFinderTM is an Intelligent Analogue, Addressable and Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel capable of supporting: • • • • • • • • • • • Apollo Discovery and XP95 Intelligent Photoelectric, ionisation, and thermal (heat) detectors. Addressable Initiating Devices: Modules that monitor any conventional normally open contact such as supervisory switches and flow switches.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6 Placing The System Into Operation 6.1 Unpacking Carefully unpack the FireFinderTM. The package should include: • FireFinderTM Fire Panel • An operators manual 6.2 Anti-Static Precautions To prevent damage to panel components please ensure prior to touching or handling any of the wiring or printed circuit boards within the FIP that you are correctly earthed. 6.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.5 Mounting The Cabinet The cabinet may be either surface or flush mounted. It should be placed in a clean, dry, vibration-free area. For flush mount panels a surround is required. Knockouts are provided for either conduit or cable entry. Open the front door. Use the keyhole mounting holes in the top corners and in the middle of the unit to mount it on the wall.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.5.1 Mounting The Cabinet cont (SP8) 285mm 115mm 40mm 115mm 110mm 840mm 690mm 12 x 25mm KNOCKOUTS 275.5mm 275.5mm 515mm Fig 2 SP8 FireFinderTM Mounting detail PAGE 9 DOC No:G0109WO1.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.6 Connecting the Mains Terminate the mains power to the 240 VAC switch terminal block, as shown in the diagram below. BROWN (ACTIVE) MAINS CORD POWER SWITCH (LOOKING AT REAR) EARTH (GREEN) TO EARTH STUD BLUE (NEUTRAL) BROWN (ACTIVE) DC 27V TO PANEL LED1 V ADJ V+ V- GND N(AC) L(AC) Fig 3: Mains Power Connection PAGE 10 DOC No:G0109WO1.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.7 FireFinderTM Description The following descriptions do not relate to specific cabinet sizes, as the size of each cabinet will vary dependant upon the amount of hardware fitted. The heart of the FireFinderTM consists of two boards that combine to form a controller. These boards are the Main Board (API–674) and the CPU board (API–675). When combined with a front panel board (API– 690) this forms the basis for a FireFinderTM panel.
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Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.8.1 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board The API 673 Brigade/PSU Monitor Board is designed to monitor some of the Brigade board outputs, monitor and control the battery charging/power supply inputs and outputs and to provide relay outputs as shown in the Fig 5. The Bells may be terminated to bell outputs 1 and 2 on the API 673 Brigade/PSU Monitor Board. The alarm outputs are also available on this board.
D22 TB3 BELL 1 R10 R1 U2 D15 C1 L1 F2 D21 D23 R16 C23 C10 + R11 RL2 L6 U1 C28 WARN SYS AUXILLARY Q2 C24 D3 M29 M12 R7 ZD8 U7 C9 F4 U5 M6 M5 C6 D17 - /// C D4 D18 L5 M28 U11 RL3 M11 C2 M8 R12 D16 L8 R29 RN6 RN5 D24 M7 R28 R17 L7 F5 R26 C7 R24 C27 AUX POWER O/P F7 R25 D5 TB2 C26 RL4 R13 RN4 R2 RN1 C11 D25 R8 D11 FAULT C25 M10 R18 R3 D20 M9 U3 L10 L9 M15 R27 C8 CN2 F6 U6 C3 M17 D7 +27VDC REGULATED POWER (INTERNAL BOARD POWER) CN1 RN2 RL5
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.8.2 Conventional Zone Board The API-671 Conventional Zone Board provides the interface between the external conventional devices and the FireFinderTM Conventional zones are connected from TB4 to TB1 on the API-671 16 Zone Conventional Board.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.8.3 Addressable Loop Board The API-670 Addressable Loop termination board provides the interface between the external addressable devices and the FireFinderTM. Each board provides terminations for two loops. one slave CPU is required per loop. Addressable loops are connected from TB1 to TB2 on the API-670 Apollo Loop Termination Board. Note: L2 is +ve (positive), L1 is -ve (negative) Connect your XP-95 loop to the panel as shown in figure 7.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.8.4 16/16 Input / Output Board The API-672 16/16 Input / Output provides the interface between Slave modules and 8 way relay boards and the 16 Opto input boards. The Input / Output board is connected to the slave CPU via CN1. A maximum of eight (8) Input / Output boards may be daisy chained together.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.8.6 16 Way Input Board Opto-Inputs: Up to 16 inputs can be connected to the 16 Way Input Board. These inputs are required to be voltage free contacts. Inputs 7 and 16 connected to voltage-free contacts as an example. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16 INPUTS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TO CN3 ON API-672 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Fig 10: 16 Way Input Board (API-677) 6.8.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.8.8 Serial Relay Board The Serial relay board connects to the internal serial communication bus. Power is provided via 3-way panduit cable. Relay Outputs: Each 8 Way Relay Board contains 8, 1A relays fitted with voltage free contacts.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.8.10 Valve Display Module The Valve display module connects to the internal serial communication bus. It provides visual indication of the Valve status (16 x Valve open, 16 x Valve closed). A maximum of 4 boards may be daisy chained together.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.9 Network Compatible Modules 6.9.1 Controller Interface Card The Controller Interface Card provides connections to the communication ports on a controller. The module connects to the Loop Communication connector (CN18) on the API-674. It may provide two communications ports (RS232 and RS485) dependant upon the mode in which it is used.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.9.3 Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Panel The LCDR mimics all displays as those shown at the main panel (API-674). It also provides controls to interrogate the system. The Remote LCD module connects to the external RS422 communication loop.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 6.9.4 LED Repeater Board The LED Repeater board can be configured to display the common status of panel, (Normal, Alarm, Prealarm and Fault) and The ALARM status of 32 groups, zones or loop/sensors.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7 FireFinderTM Operation 7.1 The Control Panel 6. PREVIOUS 8. ACKNOWLEDGE 7. NEXT 35. LCD DISPLAY 9. RESET 10. ISOLATE FIREFIGHTER FACILITY 1. ALARM LED ALARM 2. FAULT LED FAULT POWER ON PRE-ALARM AUX ALARM AIF ACTIVE SUPPLY FAULT 3. ISOLATED LED 4. EXTERNAL BELL ISOLATE 5.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 13. AUX ALARM (Yellow) - This led will light when the auxiliary alarm output has been activated. 14. AIF ACTIVE (Yellow) – “Alarm Investigation Facility” If this facility is selected, you have maximum of 30 seconds to acknowledge an alarm signal at the panel, if this is done you have a further 5 minutes (maximum) to investigate the cause of the alarm before the panel signals the fire brigade.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 31. CANCEL - The CANCEL ENTRY key is used to delete any data in the current field or return to the previously displayed menu. 32. SINGLE ARROW KEYS - These are used to move the cursor back and forth when entering data in a field. 33. DOUBLE ARROW KEYS - These are used to move between fields when entering data. 34. MENU / FUNCTION - Pressing the MENU key will display the main menu on the LCD.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7.3 Incoming Alarm Signal Will flash common alarm indicator • • • • • Will display location of alarm origin on the LCD Will activate the external bell. Will activate the internal FIP buzzer. (optional) Will activate any ancillary equipment so programmed. Will abort any test in progress. The LCD will display the first alarm signal received. The LCD will also display other essential alarm information and operator prompts.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7.6 The Main Menu MAIN MENU 0: ALARMS 1: PREALARMS 2: FAULTS 3: ISOLATES 4: STATUS 5: TESTING SELECT No. Fig 23:The Main Menu From the main menu the user is able to view any Acknowledged alarms on the system. You can also view any pre-alarms, faults or isolates on the system. If there are no alarms, faults or isolated zones or devices, a message will display for about a second and the display will then return to the previous menu. 7.6.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7.6.2 Testing Menu TESTING MENU 0: ALARM 1: FAULT 2: SYSTEM 3: LAMP SELECT No. Fig 25: The Testing Menu This menu is selected by pressing 5 while on the Main Menu. From here the following can be tested 0. Alarm Test: Alarm tests either a zone or a sensor or a range of zones or sensors. 1. Fault Test: Fault tests either a zone or a sensor or a range of zones or sensors. 2.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7.7.1 Forgotten Passwords If you have forgotten your password, enter 9999 into the password field. You will then be given a 4 digit password key. You must then contact the AMPAC head office and quote the number you have been given. We can then issue you with a temporary password, allowing you access to the level 3 functions so that you can program a new password.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7.9 Programming PROGRAMMING MENU 0: ZONE 1: SENSOR 2: INPUT 3: OUTPUT SELECT No. Fig 28: The Programming Menu Press 6 while on the Main Functions menu (if your password gives you access) to display the Programming Menu. 0.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 7.10 Passwords PASSWORD MENU 0: ADD PASSWORD 1: DELETE PASSWORD 2: DELETE ALL PASSWORDS SELECT No. Fig 29: The Password Menu Press 7 while on the Main Functions menu (if your password gives you access) to display the Password Menu. 0. Add Password: Enter the new password, then press ENTER. The password is a 4 digit number. 1. Delete Password: Enter the password that you want to delete, then press ENTER. 2.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 8 List of Compatible Devices Conventional Detectors The following range of conventional detectors have approval to be used with the FireFinderTM conventional zone board (API-671).
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual Addressable Detectors The following range of addressable detectors have approval to be used with the FireFinderTM addressable Loop board (API-670).
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 9 Certification Information The FireFinderTM was designed by and is manufactured by: AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES Head Office: 97 Walters Drive Osborne Park 6017 Western Australia PH: 61-8-9242 3333 FAX: 61-8-9242 3334 Manufactured to: AS1603.4 SSL Certificate of Compliance Number: AFP 1168 Equipment Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: PAGE 36 DOC No:G0109WO1.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 10 Operational Parameters Temperature: -5ºC to +45ºC Humidity: 45% to 75% Cable Loop Characteristics: 2 core 1.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 11 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Solution No Mains Power Check mains Fuse Check output voltage it should be set to 27.6V. Low = (less than 26.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 12 Appendix APPENDIX A - BINARY ADDRESS SETTING (APOLLO) SERIES XP95 - ADDRESS DATA DIL SWITCH: ON = 1 OFF = 0(I/O DEVICES) ADDRESS TAG FOR DETECTORS ADRESS 1234567 ADRESS 1234567 01 = 1000000 02 = 0100000 03 = 1100000 04 = 0010000 05 = 1010000 06 = 0110000 07 = 1110000 08 = 0001000 09 = 1001000 10 = 0101000 11 = 1101000 12 = 0011000 13 = 1011000 14 = 0111000 15 = 1111000 16 = 0000100 17 = 1000100 18 = 0100100 19 = 1100100 20 = 0010100 21 = 1010100
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 13 Glossary Of Terms ACF : ANCILLARY CONTROL FACILITY ACKD : ACKNOWLEDGED AHU : AIR HANDLING UNIT ALM : ALARM AVF : ALARM VERIFICATION FACILITY AZF : ALARM ZONE FACILITY C : RELAY COMMON CONTACT (WIPER) CN : CONNECTOR CPU : COMMON PROCESSOR UNIT DCV : DIRECT CURRENT VOLTS EARTH : BUILDING EARTH EOL : END OFF LINE FDS : FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM FIP : FIRE INDICATOR PANEL FLT : FAULT GND : GROUND (0 VOLTS) NOT EARTH I/O : INPUT/OUTPUT LCD : LIQUID CRYSTAL
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual 14 Definitions Addressable system - a fire alarm and detection system that contains addressable alarm zone facilities or addressable control devices. Alarm verification facility (AVF) - that part of the CIE, which provides an automatic resetting function for spurious alarm signals so that they will not initiate master alarm facility (MAF), or ACF functions inadvertently.
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd FireFinderTM Operators Manual Master alarm facility (MAF) - that part of the control and indicating equipment which receives alarm and fault signals from any alarm zone facility and initiates the common signal (alarm and/or fault) for transmission to the fire control station where appropriate. Bells and other ancillary functions may be initiated from this facility.
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