FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel Series II AS4428 Installation, Commissioning & Operation MAN 2986-1
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE 1. INDICATION (INCOMING FIRE ALARM CONDITION) ALARM ALARM LED FLASHING Loop X sensor X LX SX ZX STAT:ALARM DATE & TIME ACKED ZONE ALARMS X OF XX TYPE LCD DISPLAY of DESCRIPTION TYPE, ADDRESS, DATE & TIME and No of ACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS 2. ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE PRESS ACKNOWLEDGE KEY NEXT PRESS NEXT TO SCROLL TO NEXT ALARM 3.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 COMMISSIONING & Page No. About This Manual .................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 INSTALLATION, Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1 General Requirements ............................................................................................... 1 References....
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Setting the Function Time Facility ............................................................................. 30 Setting the Function Daynight Facility ....................................................................... 30 Function Logs Facility ............................................................................................... 30 The Function Test Facility.........................................
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 13.3 13.4 13.5 14 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & High Level Interface Expander (BRD43SPB) ............................................................ 72 Expansion Board (302-688) ...................................................................................... 74 Expansion Controller (159-0077) .............................................................................. 74 SmartTerminal ..............................................................................
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, 1 About This Manual 1.1 Introduction COMMISSIONING & This manual contains all the information required to install, commission and operate the FireFinder SERIES II Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) fitted with Version 6 software and is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in its installation, commissioning and operation. 1.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & System Overview The FireFinder Series II is an Intelligent Analogue / Addressable and / or Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel capable of supporting: Apollo Discovery and XP95 Intelligent Detectors, Multisensor, Photoelectric, Ionisation, Thermal (heat) and CO detectors. Addressable Initiating Devices: Modules that monitor any conventional normally open contact such as supervisory switches and flow switches.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & FACP Configuration Examples 2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD (302-7350) OR 16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD (302-671B) EARTH STUD EXT +35V CN14 2 CN18 CN2 16 WAY CN2 LOOP COM M S CN2 1 1 1 c CN1 3 CN11 a b CN2 4 CN3 CN15 a b ACTIVE CN13 c L(AC) N(AC) CH8 CH6 -V +V +V 20 WAY U11 CH8 -V (AC) POWER SUPPLY UNIT AUX POWER O/P + + - 1 DANGER 240V + - RN17 CN5 TB5 WARN SYS + NO C NC SLAVE CPU (302-6692) SLAVE CPU (302-6692) CN1 CN1 CP
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 3 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & FireFinder Description The following description does not relate to specific cabinets as the size of each cabinet will vary with the amount of hardware fitted. The heart of the FireFinder Series II consists of two boards collectively known as the Controller. These boards are the Main Board (BRD85MBA) and the CPU board (BRD85CPU). Combining these two boards with a front panel forms the basis for a FireFinder Series II FACP.
INSTALLATION, MAIN BOARD COMMISSIONING +- FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION RESET SW1 BACKLIGHT CN17 RS485 COMMS TO BACKPAN BORADS CN20 #2 UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL SLAVE CPU's (302-6692) CAN BE SLOTTED ONTO THE MAIN BOARD.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING 4 Placing the Basic System into Operation 4.1 Unpacking & Carefully unpack the FireFinder. The package should include: FireFinder SERIES II Fire Alarm Control Panel An Operators manual 003 keys 4.2 Anti-Static Precautions To prevent damage to components, modules and boards, anti-static precautions MUST be observed while performing any task within the FACP. The same applies to those situated in the field 4.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 4.6 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING Operational Parameters GENERAL Max No of Devices per Loop Max No of Devices per Conventional Zone Cable Loop Characteristics POWER SUPPLY Power Supply Output Voltage Power Supply Output Current Power Supply Input Panel Current Draw Minimum Operating Voltage Battery Type & Capacity Note: A greater range of batteries can be supplied if using and remote battery bike.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & LED Mimic (RS485) Single twisted shielded cable (No return loop) plus 2 core power or local supply. Maximum distance between each LED repeater card and FACP is 1.2km. Recommended Cable Type Hartland HC2335 Belden 9841 Radox FR Communication Fire Alarm Bell Connection 2 Two core 1.5mm PVC sheathed MIMS (Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed) to the bell location. Brigade Connection via Telecom Two core 1.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, OPERATION 4.8.1 Connecting the Mains Earth COMMISSIONING & All earth cabling shall be terminated to the panel Chassis Earth Terminal in a star configuration. The earth cable closest to the cabinet body shall have an M4 SPW beneath the lug then an M4 SPW and M4 nut. Each additional earth cable shall be terminated with an M4 SPW and M4 nut. An additional M4 nut and M4 SPW are fitted to the Chassis Earth Terminal for installers to connect their Mains Earth.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 5 AMP Power Supply Output Voltage: is set to 27.4 Volts. Mains cable should be no less than 0.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 4.9 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Current Limiter, Fuse Board (BRD85CLFB) The Current Limiter, Fuse Board provides protection for the boards, cards and other 27VDC distribution within the FACP when the 18Amp power supply is used. The four LED’s associated with the board indicate that 27VDC is available at each of the outputs CN1 – 5.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 4.10 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (BRD85BPMB) The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board monitors and controls the power supply, battery charging, monitored / un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 7 relay outputs. Providing the Power supply has adequate capacity, monitored Bell/Sounder O/P’s are capable of driving 2 X 2Amp circuits.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & - TB3 CN5 F3 2A To CN7 of the Main Controller Board + - C NC NO Bell 1 RL1 /// + Bell 2 Monitored EOL Required F2 2A TB4 + - NO C NC + - NO C NC EOL 10K Ohms Bell Un-monitored or Sounder Auxiliary Monitored EOL Required Note: If a diode is NOT fitted internally to a bell / sounder a diode MUST be fitted as shown - fit 1N4004 or similar Warning System Alarm RL2 F4 1A Note: Wired as for a Bell TB5 1, 2 could be used as a S
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, OPERATION 4.10.1 Battery Connections (TB1) COMMISSIONING & A FireFinder requires two (2) 12 volt batteries. The batteries should be placed into the bottom right hand side of the cabinet. A red and black lead coming from TB1 on the Brigade Board will be clearly seen in the same area, this lead is to be connected to the batteries red to positive and black to negative once the system is operating on Mains supply.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, OPERATION 4.10.4 Warning System connections (TB5) COMMISSIONING & Warning systems such as the EV20 and EV40 are connected to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board as shown below. Note: EOL not required in connection as it is fitted at the EV20/EV40 module TB4 TB4 & 5 are located on the top left hand side of the board Auxiliary + - NO C NC + - NO C NC Note: 1. NO C NC are 1A voltage free contacts 2.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Main Board (BRD85MBA) The Main Board is the "heart" of the FACP and carries the devices for interconnecting to all the other Boards, a buzzer for auditory indication, the backlight power supply for the LCD and CPU Reset. The Main CPU is mounted on this board and connected to it by CN11.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 4.12 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Front Panel Board (302-690) The Front Panel Board provides the buttons used to control the FACP as well as all LED indications. All LED’s are surface mounted and the buttons are embedded within the board. The LCD is viewed / protected by a clear Perspex screen.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Main CPU (BRD85CPU) The Main CPU holds the main central processing unit for the FACP. BRD85CPU is a 4-layer surface mount board The processor (U1) is a Motorola MC68302, running at 20MHz. The external data bus is 16 bits wide. The board has 256 Kbytes (128K x 16) of EPROM (U2, U3). 2Mbytes (1M x 16) of FLASH (U6, U9). 2Mbytes (2M x 16) of static RAM (U4, U5, U16, U17).
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Slave CPU (302-669) The Slave CPU (Central Processing Unit) provides the interfacing signals and I/O’s required to allow the FACP to connect / communicate to a variety of termination boards. A single chip micro controller U1 controls all operations of the FACP Slave CPU. This device contains the control program within Read Only Memory (ROM). Communication to the main system is via an eight bit bi-directional bus (CN1).
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Conventional Zone Board (302-671) Under the control of a Slave CPU the Conventional Zone Board provides the interface between it and the external conventional devices. 16 Conventional zones can be connected to TB4 to TB1, with a limit of 32 conventional detectors can be connected to TB4 to TB1.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 4.16 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Addressable Loop Termination Board (302-735) The Addressable Loop Termination Board acts as the interface between the external addressable devices and the control and monitoring functions of the FireFinder™. Each board provides terminations for two loops. One slave CPU is required per loop. The 2 Addressable loops are connected to TB1 and TB2.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Addressable Loop Termination Board (BRD86DLTB-B) The Addressable Loop Termination Board acts as the interface between the external addressable devices and the control and monitoring functions of the FireFinder. Each board provides terminations for two loops. One slave CPU is required per loop. Note: Apollo devices L2 is +ve (positive), L1 is -ve (negative) Connect the XP-95 / DISCOVERY loop to the panel as shown below.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 5 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & FireFinder Control Panel Figure 27: The FireFinder™ Control Panel with a 4 Line LCD FIRFIGHTER FACILITY ALARM (Red): This LED will flash if any unacknowledged alarms are present on the system. If all alarms have acknowledged it will light steady. FAULT (Yellow): This LED will light steady if there are any faults on the system, whether they are loop faults, module faults, device faults etc.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & ACKNOWLEDGE Pressing this key will acknowledge an alarm currently displayed on the LCD. It will also silence the panel buzzer, which sounds whenever there is an alarm (optional) or fault. RESET Pressing this key will reset the panel, clearing any acknowledged alarms and taking the LCD display back to its default screen, unless there are any un-cleared faults or isolated devices, these will continue to be displayed.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & LOOP Press this key followed by a number to select the loop you wish to access e.g. LOOP 4. SENSOR After selecting the Loop number press this key to enter the sensor number for the device to be interrogated. ZONE Press this key followed by a number e.g. ZONE 4 to select the required zone. DISPLAY Press this key after selecting the Zone number or the Loop and Sensor numbers to display the state of the device.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that all field programming changes be properly recorded. 6 Functions And Menus 6.1 The Default LCD Display In its normal state the FireFinder™ will display a screen similar to that shown below.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 7 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & The Main Menu The MAIN MENU is accessed by pressing MENU. MENU FUNCTION MAIN MENU 0: ALARMS 3:ISOLATES SELECT NO. 1:PREALARMS 4: STATUS 2: FAULTS 5:TEST Figure 29: The Main Menu Numbering System: numbering.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Once the above is selected follow the prompts and enter the; i) I/O controller number then the input or output on that controller or, ii) loop, sensor and output number on that device. The LCD will display if it is configured and if so a description of what that input or output does and its current state. Network: Note: This option is only available if the system configuration is networked. Is pressed to access NETWORK STATUS.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Loop 1 Sensor 1 SMOKE L1 S1 Z2 STAT: NORMAL AVALUE: 25 MODE: 0 1: 000 O: 000 Figure 35: Analogue Values 7.2 Testing Menu Is pressed to access the ALARM, FAULT AND LAMP TESTING MENU. TESTING MENU 0: ALARM 1: FAULT 2: LAMP SELECT NO: Figure 36: The Testing Menu 7.2.1 Alarm Test Important: Ensure “Alarm” outputs are isolated / inhibited before commencing the test.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 8 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Main Functions LEVEL II MAIN FUNCTIONS 0: DATE 1: TIME 2: DAYNIGHT SETTINGS 4: TESTS 5: I/O 6: ACCESS SELECT NO: LEVEL III MAIN FUNCTIONS 0: DATE 1: TIME 2: DAYNIGHT SETTINGS 4: TESTS 5: I/O 6: PASSWORDS SELECT NO: 3: LOGS 3: LOGS Figure 39: The Level II & III Functions Menu 8.1 Setting the Function Date Facility Select FUNCTION. A prompt will ask for a PASSWORD if the control panel is not currently active.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & The type of log, number and totals logged, date and time of the ALARM, FAULT, ISOLATE, SYSTEM or I/O as well as device information will be displayed. The SYSTEM screen displays events and watchdog activity. From these screens the operator can select two other facilities, they are; Press PRINT ENTRY will print out the displayed information if a printer is installed, or SHOW OPTIONS allows the operator to select how the Logs are viewed.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 8.6 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Function Manual I/O Control Press To display the Manual I/O Control menu MANUAL I/O CONTROL 0: INPUT 1: OUTPUT 2: REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL SELECT NO. Figure 41: The Manual I/O Control Menu Manual I/O control allows the technician to turn ON or Off inputs and outputs off a device to facilitate testing or isolation of plant during maintenance. Removal of manual control returns control to the panel.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, OPERATION 8.7.1 Forgotten Passwords COMMISSIONING & Follow the following process if a password has been forgotten or misplaced; Entering 9999 into the password field; Take note of the 4 digit password number displayed on the screen; then Contact the AMPAC head office and quote the above number; A temporary password will be issued and a new password can then be programmed into the FACP.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 8.8 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Function Programming Press To display the Level III Programming Menu. ON SITE PROGRAMMING MENU 0: CONV ZONE 1: DEVICE 2: INPUT 3: OUTPUT 4: PANEL BASED MCP 5: SUB ADDRESS 6: WDOG SELECT NO. Figure 43: Programming Menu 8.8.1 Conventional Zone Programming Press Zone: Key in the zone number and enter or change the description (DESC) by pressing buttons to move the flashing underline or curser.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & After scrolling through the groups and entering what I/O GROUPS will be turned on by what module/s or device/s in a zone/s the operator is prompted to press ENTER to confirm the entries and / or changes. 8.8.2 Device Programming Press DEVICE: Screen: These use these keys to EDIT and move through wording & keys to MOVE between fields i.e.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, OPERATION 8.8.5 Manual Call Point (MCP) COMMISSIONING & Press MCP: The operator will be prompted to enter the NODE Number, that is the Node or panel on which the MCP is mounted. 8.8.6 Sub Address Press Sub Address lets the operator EDIT or DELETE the address of an IO device on a Loop. Note: an input is the only function that can bring up an alarm. Select the LOOP, then ENTER, SENSOR, then ENTER then the SUBADDRESS (e.g.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Select (Selecting presents the PROGRAMMING MENU) then or (as seen below) then ENTER to ADD the module or device to the configuration, or skip to resolve the changes manually in the Programming Menu. 0: ADD EXTRA MODULES 1: ADD EXTRA DEVICES 2: DEVICE TYPE MISMATCH 3: MODE MISMATCH SELECT NO: Figure 50: Resolving Extra Modules or Devices 8.8.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 9 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Incoming Fire Alarm Signal Will operate the red common LED fire indicator Will display location of fire alarm origin on the LCD Will activate external alarm. Will activate the internal FACP buzzer. Will activate any ancillary equipment so programmed. Will abort any test in progress. The LCD will always display the first fire alarm signal received in the top section of the LCD.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 10 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Accessing a Loop, Sensor or Zone LOOP OR SENSOR From the default display, press LOOP Enter the loop number you wish to interrogate then press SENSOR. Press the button for the sensor number.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11 Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder Boards 11.1 Ancillary Services The FACP has been designed such that detectors and/or call points, in addition to giving an alarm and calling the fire brigade, will close or open circuits of ancillary services by means of relays or similar devices.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 11.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 11.3 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 16/16 Input / Output Board (302-672) The Input / Output Board is connected to the slave CPU via CN1 and acts as the interface between the Slave CPU, 8 Way Relay Board and the 16 Way Opto Input Board. Dependant on the panel configuration a maximum of 8 Input / Output boards can be daisy chained together.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 11.5 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 16 Way Input Board (302-677) Opto-Inputs: Up to 16 inputs can be connected to the 16 Way Input Board. These inputs are required to be voltage free contacts as shown below.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 11.7 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Fire Fan Module (BRD25FCB) The Fire Fan Module has four (4) separate fan controls each having an On, Auto and Off function switch and a set of three (3) monitoring LED’s. The LED’s indicate the status of the equipment e.g. Run, Fault or Stop. The two (2) arrow head keys are used to step up and / or down through the three (3) conditions. A slip in label can also be inserted into the hinged cover for identification purposes.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 11.9 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Zone & General Indicator Card (BRD85GIBB) The General Indicator Card (BRD85GIBB) comes in two versions each consisting of a front clip on surround, decal, mounting frame, PCB and is clipped into the front panel of the FACP to provide visual LED indication of; Zones in alarm x 32 [red], or Zones in alarm x 16 [red] / Zones in fault x 16 [yellow]. Each Indicator can be identified by way of slip in labels.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11.10 Switch and Indicator Card (BRD25GIB – B) This Card can effectively perform 2 different functions. Firstly the indicators monitor the first 8 inputs of the 16 Way Input Termination Board while secondly the switches can be programmed to manually operate a specific relay in the system. Quiescent Current: 3.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11.11 8 Way Sounder Monitor Board (302-7420/1) The 8 way Sounder Monitor Board allow a larger number of bells and sounders to be connected to the System. The 302-742 is built in two versions: 1. 302-7420: All outputs are monitored and provide 1 Amp per circuit. 2. 302-7421: The first 4 circuits are Voltage free contacts, the second 4 are as per the 3027420. Wiring to the Monitored sounder outputs is as per the 302-6730.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11.12 Printer Specifications Printing method: directed impact dot matrix Interface: 8 bit parallel interface Printing mechanism: 4/6 pin shuttle Interface port: 26 PIN flat plug 11.12.1 Indicators and Buttons The front panel has an LED indicator and two buttons SEL (SELECT), LF (LINE FEED).
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Self-Test Mode With power applied (green LED illuminated) push the SEL button. This will turn off the LED. Press and hold in the LF button, then press the SEL button again and the printer will enter the Self Test mode. Self-test will print out all the valid characters in the character sets.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Mechanism Release Button Hinges LED PUSH Push Buttons Paper Note: Front Door Removed Ink Ribbon Cassette Note: Front Door Removed Replacement Paper Roll Figure 70: Head Mechanism Rotation and Paper Roll Removal / Insertion Take out the empty paper roll and roller Put the new paper roll onto the paper roller and replace as shown above. Connect to the power supply. Press the SEL button to take the printer Off Line, (LED is off).
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING OPERATION 11.12.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering & Mounted on the back of the printer mechanism is the PCB that carries the; Connectors for interconnection to the Main Board, Jumper links required to set the programmed print modes; and Printer 5 volt DC Power Supply.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11.13 Agent Release Control Agent Release control consists of a Agent Release Module, Termination Board and an optional Local Control Station. Operation Introduction The Agent Release Module and Termination Board communicate with the FACP via the RS485 multi-drop bus. The Local Control Station communicates only with the Termination Board via a separate RS485 bus. Up to 4 Local Control Stations can be connected to one termination board.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Stage 1 outputs are switched to +24VDC. (FIRE ALARM sign illuminated, aural alarm sounds). Stage 2 outputs are switched to +24VDC. (FIRE ALARM, EVACUATE & DO NOT ENTER signs illuminated, aural alarm sounds). Optional pre-release delay is started (Selected via FACP on-site programming). The delay times out and if the Interlock signal is ON, the selected circuit will activate.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & A Zone Fault. A Fault on the interlock input. A Fault with a LCS. Note #1: The common fault indicator on the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station is illuminated for any Fault condition. Note #2: For a pressure switch fault, low pressure switch fault, lock-off valve fault, stage 1 output fault, stage 2 output fault and interlock fault, the FACP will signal the brigade.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING OPERATION 11.13.1 Agent Release Module (BRD25ARB-A) & The Agent Release Module controls and monitors all the requirements for agent release and carries the slide in label for identification of the agent and application area. Manual Release Switch Quiescent Current: 8mA PCB Keyswitch Figure 73: Exploded View of Module and Front Panel Layout Controlled Access OFF SERVICE INHIBIT It is a requirement that control be secured from unauthorised use.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING OPERATION 11.13.2 Local Control Station (BRD25ARB-B) & The Local Control Station (LCS) is supplied fitted into an IP40 rated enclosure and has the same indicators and Manual Release switch as the Agent Release Module within the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) but no Agent Select button or Service Inhibit keyswitch. The Comms line is RS485 and is cabled to the Agent Termination Board. The Interlock is a monitored input with 10KΩ EOL.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Lifting the cover and pressing the MCP starts the manual agent release sequence. This two action safety feature prevents any accidental operation of the control and should not be disabled. Agent Release / LCS Indicators There are 12 indicators on both the Agent Release Module and Local Control Station. They are; MANUAL ACTIVATION (Red) Illuminated when a manual release sequence has commenced.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INITIAL AGENT INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & (Yellow) Illuminated when the “Initial“Agent is selected. RESERVE AGENT (Yellow) Illuminated when the “Reserve “Agent is selected. Local Control Panel Inhibit TO INHIBIT AUTOMATIC AGENT RELEASE LIFT COVER AND PRESS BUTTON The agent inhibit switch has an internal lamp fitted with yellow lens. Illuminated when the inhibit is activated at the FACP or any of the LCS’s.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING OPERATION 11.13.
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, OPERATION 11.13.4 Interface Wiring COMMISSIONING & Monitored Inputs TB2 1 & 2 Solenoid & Metron This input relies on N/O or N/C relay contacts used in conjunction with 22K EOL and 4K7 series resistors. The type of agent release mechanism and contacts used has to be set in the Programming Menu for the input to function as per the manufacturers specifications and be in accordance with the relevant Standard.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11.14 Warning Signs Description The warning signs are driven by a 2 wire system and may be configured for single or dual stage operation. An on-board buzzer provides an audible warning which may be disabled by removing JP3. External evacuation devices, e.g. sounders may be connected to TB3 of the input termination board.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Configuration – Jumper Settings JP 1 (Continuous / Flashing) LED's Permanently 1-2 Continuous ON 2-3 Flashing LED's flashing at (DEFAULT) 1.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11.15 Occupant Warning Systems The EV20, EV40, EV60 and EV120 are compact single zone occupant warning devices that when triggered produce Alert and Evacuation signals to meet the requirements of AS1670.1. EV20 At the heart of an EV20 single zone occupant warning system is a microprocessor that generates the alert and evacuation signals, controls timing and the input / output.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Control Module When the control switch is in; AUTOMATIC - occupant warning signals and if applicable verbal messaging is under the control of the microprocessor and outputted to the speaker system when it receives a “warning system” signal from the FACP. ISOLATE – the occupant warning system is isolated from the FACP “warning system” signal and even if the signal is present there will be no output.
COMMISSIONING TB1 O /P E T H O /P TX2 OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEM + D090 PHILIPS + ISOLATED Signal Pin 1 + + TO VERBAL MESSAGE BOARD D4 CN2 3 3 REC LATCHING 30 TX1 5 WAY CABLE - MESSAGE CONTROL 260-0027 AMPAC S T D MSG3 EVACMESSAGE 4 0 ( EVAC ONLY ) S 60 E C 120 O N 180 D S 240 AMPAC - SW1 TIME OUT TABLE + EXAMPLE OF SETTING - 30SECS ( FACTORY SETTING "0" ) AND I/P SET TO NON-LATCHING PLAY 1 2 3 4 2 Core Audio 1 C14 + TB1 ON 4 TO N E C5 C2 U3 + + SW1 1 2 3 4 ON + + 2
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & EV40 Cabling NOTE 1: "WARNING SYSTEM" IS A MONITORED FACP O/P. THE EOL IS ONBOARD THE EV40 AND IS EFFECTIVELY MADE TO BE O/C (AT TB1) DURING AN EV40 FAULT CONDITION.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 11.16 EV60 / 120 The EV60 & 120 are essentially an EV20 MPU and driver but with 60 and 120 watt output amplifiers powered from a Current Limit Fuse Board. Figure 89: EV60 EV120 11.17 EV3000 HLIE Interface Operation The EV3000 Emergency Warning and Intercommunications System (EWIS) main central processing unit communicates via a RS485 bus with a High Level Interface Expander in an FACP or Serial Parallel Board.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, 12 Brigade Devices 12.1 ASE (Vic Metro) Brigade Box COMMISSIONING & The ASE Brigade Box interfaces the Victorian Fire Brigade into the FireFinder SP series of FACP’s.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 13 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Expanding the System through Networking Expanding the system can be achieved in various ways and requires the use of boards specifically designed for communications purposes and boards that actually expand the system.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, & PANEL 1 CN17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) CH15 COMMISSIONING CH16 CN20 D13 CN13 CN14 CN15 4 CN11 3 2 CN18 CN2 CN2 LOOP COMMS CN2 1 c 1 a b 1 a b c RN20 SLAVE CPU (302-6692) SLAVE CPU (302-6692) CN1 CN1 CPU BOARD (BRD85CPU) U13 U14 CN1 SLAVE CPU (302-6692) U15 CN2 RN17 1 U11 CH8 CH8 CH6 CH8 U10 TP3 D14 CN10 PSU MONITOR BRIGADE I/F 27V IN CN16 C12 CN7 16 Way CN6 CN8 MODEM R17 CN2 + CN21 TH1 CH1 CH2
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Communications Extender Board (BRD82LTB) The Communications Extender Board is mounted inside the FACP and provides protected RS485 communications and 27VDC to the SmartTerminal Termination Board/s and LCD/s and LED Mimics.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 13.3 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & High Level Interface Expander (BRD43SPB) Hardware The High Level Interface Expander consists of a serial port under the control of a microcontroller. Communications between the FACP and this board is via the RS485 control bus with each board having a dedicated link and selectable 4 bit address.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & RS 232 RS 485 CN17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) RJ45 + CN13 CN14 - + SHD TB1 RS485 CN20 D13 SERIAL CH16 PARALLEL CH15 CN2 CN15 CH8 CH6 FACP COMMS SHD - LK2 - LK3 FACP 0V + SmartGraphics MODBUS U8 +27V 0V RN17 0V ADDRESS LSB MSB POW ER D6 C74 D7 COMMS CN8 TB3 ZDN2 1 2 3 4 SW1 1 RS 232 RJ45 U11 CH8 FACP EOL +27V RN20 SLAVE CPU (302-6692) SLAVE CPU (302-6692) CN1 CN1 CPU BOARD (BRD85CPU) U13
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 13.4 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Expansion Board (302-688) The Expansion Connection Board is used to increase the capacity of the controller from 4 Slave CPU’s to 8. Connection from the Controller to the Expansion Board, which must be mounted within 200mm of the Controller, is made via a 20 way flat cable Slave CPU number 5 is an integral part of the Expansion Board, only Slave CPU’s 6, 7 and 8 are plug ins.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 14 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & SmartTerminal SmartTerminal connects to the FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) via the RS485 multidrop communication port. Generally it is designed to be used anywhere where the status of the FACP is required to be monitored by local personnel and limited control is required. Have front panel controls that allow the resetting of alarms and activation/silencing of alarm devices.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Controls & Indicators EXTERNAL BELL ISOLATE (Yellow) Illuminated when the External Bell output has been isolated either at the SmartTerminal or the FACP. External Bell Isolate Press to isolate the External Bell output (associated LED illuminated). Press again to re-enable the output (associated LED extinguished). Active at access level 2.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & ALARM ACK (Red) General fire alarm indicator. The LED will flash until all alarms have been acknowledged. Once Acknowledged the LED will remain steady until all alarms have been cleared by Reset. Acknowledge Acknowledges the alarm condition of the sensor or conventional zone that is currently displayed on the LCD. If the key is held down for 3 seconds a lamp test is initiated.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING Key Switch Controls enable key switch. = OFF, & = ON Access level 1 (OFF) By Default. Only the Acknowledge, previous and next front panel controls are operative. All other controls operate in access level two. Access level 2 (ON) is entered when the key-switch is in the ENABLED position. Buzzer The Buzzer is activated under the following conditions and can be silenced by pressing the Acknowledge (ACK) control locally or on the FACP.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 14.2 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & LCD Screen Format There are 3 events that can be reported and displayed by SmartTerminal. The types of event are; Alarm Faults and Isolates. The types of events are only associated with sensors and detectors hence faults associated with modules, loops O/C – S/C, power supplies and so forth are not reported on the LCD. The SmartTerminal has front panel indicators for each type of event.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Normal / Default: The format for reporting that everything is normal is: Current Date and Time (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM) System Status This screen is only displayed when there are no alarms, fault or disables on the panel. The default screen is only displayed when there are no device alarms, device faults or device disables present on the system.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 14.3 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Operation The operation of SmartTerminal can be considered to be in one of three states, these are; 1. Power up - when the SmartTerminal is initialising 2. Normal - when the SmartTerminal address has been set and is communicating with the FACP, reporting normal / abnormal conditions and controlling the FACP via the front panel controls 3. Fault where the SmartTerminal is in fault and/or is unable to communicate with the FACP.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Setting the Address Open the front door; locate the “CONFIG” button situated on the left hand side of the PCB and press for 3 seconds. The buzzer and “Config” LED will double beep and flash respectively to indicate that the Configuration mode has been entered. The LCD will now display the Configuration screen. This screen consists of the code version number, current address and four adjustment markers.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Mechanical SmartTerminal essentially consists of two PCBs; 1. BRD82LTB – FACP –. The LCDA Termination Board is mounted inside the FACP and provides the protected RS485 communications and 27VDC to the SmartTerminal. 2.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION COMMISSIONING & Installation & Cabling The Communications Extender Board (Item Number 159-0129) should be mounted into the FACP and cabled as shown below. It should be noted the Communications Extender Board and its supporting plate is mounted in a piggy back fashion onto one of the loop / zone boards.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 14.7 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Specifications MECHANICAL Dimensions ABS Cabinet: ( mm ) ENVIROMENTAL Temperature: Humidity: INPUT POWER Operating Voltage ( nominal ): Operating Voltage ( minimum ): Quiescent Current @ 26.5VDC: Maximum Current: Cabling Requirements: 195mm (H) x 345mm (W) x 50mm (D) -5ºC to + 55ºC 25% to 75% 27VDC 18VDC 12.4mA (back light, off buzzer off”) 43.8mA (back light on, buzzer on) 2 core 1.5 to 2.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 14.8 Setting the SmartTerminal Controller Configuration in ConfigManager Right click on the Controller icon and select “Edit Module Types” to bring up the following screen/s. Figure 107: The Controller Edit / Add Module Types Screens Click within the check box to “tick” the check box and click OK. Double click on the Controller to open the Panel screen and the SmartTerminal tab should now be visible along with the other installed functions.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & In the above example Card 1 & 2; Are active Are situated in the factory floor area 8 Will display all Alarms Will not display any Faults, and Will not display any Disables Card 3 Is active Is situated in the stores area Will display all Alarms Will display any Faults, and Will not display any Disables Card 4 & 5 Are active Are situated in the security areas Will display all Alarms Will display any Faults, and Will d
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 15 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & RS232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing The modem I/O port is a DB9 connector (CN8 situated on the lower left hand corner of the Main Board BRD85MBA) that is normally used for programming of the FACP via the serial port of a PC or Laptop. The Controller also has the required hand shaking to support connection to a Modem, thus allowing the FACP to be programmed from a remote site that has an established telephone connection.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 16 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & List Of Compatible Detectors Conventional Detectors The following range of conventional detectors has approval to be used with the FireFinder™ conventional zone board (302-6710).
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 17 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING Certification Information The FireFinder™ is designed and manufactured by: AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD 7 Ledgar Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Western Australia PH: 61-8-9242 3333 FAX: 61-8-9242 3334 HEAD OFFICE Manufactured to: Certificate of Compliance Number: Equipment Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: Page 90 &
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 18 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Troubleshooting Chart Problem No Mains Power Solution Check mains Fuse Check output voltage it should be set to 27.4V. Low = (less than 24.5V ) High = (greater than 28V ) Check the battery has been connected properly Check all input and output cabling and wiring assemblies for short to ground Ensure correct software is installed Check all connections for loose wiring Check correct E.O.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 19 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Address Setting BINARY ADDRESS SETTING (APOLLO) SERIES XP95 - ADDRESS DATA DIL SWITCH: ON = 1 OFF = 0 ADDRESS TAG FOR DETECTORS (I/O DEVICES) DIL switch setting DIL switch setting DIL switch setting DIL switch setting DIL switch setting Addr 1234567 Addr 1234567 Addr 1234567 Addr 1234567 Addr 1234567 1 2 1000000 0100000 26 27 0101100 1101100 51 52 1100110 0010110 76 77 0011001 1011001 101 102 1010011 0110011 3 4 5 110
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 20 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING Glossary of Terms ACF: ANCILLARY CONTROL FACILITY ACKD: ACKNOWLEDGED AHU: AIR HANDLING UNIT ALM: ALARM AVF: ALARM VERIFICATION FACILITY AZF: ALARM ZONE FACILITY AZC: ALARM ZONE CIRCUIT C: RELAY COMMON CONTACT (WIPER) CIC: CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD CN: CONNECTOR CPU: COMMON PROCESSOR UNIT DGP: DATA GATHERING POINT EARTH: BUILDING EARTH EOL: END OF LINE FDS: FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM FACP: FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL FLT:
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 21 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 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 FACP, which provides an automatic resetting function for spurious alarm signals so that they will not inadvertently initiate Master Alarm Facility (MAF), or ACF functions.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 22 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING Quick Reference Guides MAIN MENU OPTIONS MENU FUNCTION MENU KEY / FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER MENU / TO FUNCTION MENU ) 0 ALARMS ( DISPLAY ALARMS ) 1 PREALARMS ( DISPLAY PRE-ALARMS ) 2 FAULTS ( DISPLAY FAULTS OF SELECTED FIELDS ) SPACE ABC DEF 0 ZONES/SENSORS 1 LOOP 2 MODULE 3 P/SUPPLY 4 BRIGADE SPACE ( FAULT FIELDS ) ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO 5 TFAILS 6 BELLS PQRS (TEST FAILURES) 3 ISOLATES ( DISPLAY ALL SYSTEM ISO
FIREFINDER SERIES II INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & OPERATION FUNCTION MENU OPTIONS MENU 0 SPACE LEVEL 1 FUNCTIONS FireFinder FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) ) FUNCTION 1 ABC 2 DEF MENU DATE ( DD/MM/YYYY ) DAY/NIGHT SETTINGS ( SET ON/OFF FIELDS ) 0 5 MNO 1 2 DEF 3 GHI 0 SPACE 1 SHOW OPTIONS 2 REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL ( RETURN INPUT TO ORIGINAL STATE) OFF ( TURN INPUT OFF ) 1 ON ( TURN INPUT ON ) 2 REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL ( RETURN INPUT TO ORIGINAL STATE)
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 23 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Statement of Compliance Please PRINT 1. Name of building 2. Address Fire Alarm Control Panel Brand Name 3. I/WE have installed in the above building an alteration to the system manufactured by, OR a system manufactured by Name of Service Provider 4. The system is connected to the monitoring service provider by a permanent non-permanent connection ( tick ) 5. Date of connection / / 6.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & 15. I/We 1. 2. 3. Print Name/s Hereby certify that the installation has been thoroughly tested from each actuating device and that a test of the transmission of the alarm signal to the monitoring service provider has been satisfactorily carried out. I/We further certify that the whole system and all components called up in Clause 1.3 in connection therewith are installed entirely in accordance with the current requirements of AS 1670.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 23.1 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Installation Details # Indicate with a number in brackets the number of actuating devices in concealed spaces. * Add addressable loop number in brackets where applicable.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 24 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Commissioning Test Report This FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel is installed at: Company Name Street Suburb State / Country Post Code (Company Name & Installation Address ) Owner or Owners' Authorized Representative: Company Name Street Suburb State / Country Post Code Type of Installation: (Circle) NEW MODIFIED Date of commissioning tests: Name and address of commissioning company, Company Name Street Suburb State / Country Post C
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 24.1 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Procedure The following tests are the minimum that shall be performed when commissioning a system using the FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel. Supplements to these test may be added by way of attachments or notation (using waterproof ink) to this documentation. If supplements or tests are added reference to them shall be made at an appropriate point on this document.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & (h) Alarm zone parameters: Each alarm zone circuit is within the equipment manufacturer’s specifications. (i) Wire-free alarm zones: Wire-free actuating device parameters meet the minimum parameters specified by the manufacturer, including that the receiver responds to signals from an actuating device for alarm, tamper, low standby power signals and gives a fault signal when the supervisory signal condition is absent.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & (iii) Detectors are rigidly fixed. (iv) Detector lenses are clean and adequately protected from dust and extraneous radiation sources. (v) Detectors respond to a flame or simulated flame source. (ii) There are no ‘blind’ spots in the area protected. (x) Multi-point aspirating smoke detectors (i) Response time of all sampling points meets the requirements of AS 1670.1.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION 25 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Battery Capacity Calculation INTRODUCTION The standby power source capacity, or battery capacity, determines how long the system will continue to operate in the event of the loss of the primary power source. It therefore becomes necessary to calculate the battery and hence power supply / battery charger capacity required for each installation.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & POWER SUPPLY & BATTERY CALCULATOR Panel Configuration Iq Calculation Iq Evac Type Iq in mA Ia in mA EV20 41 650 EV40 EV60 EV120 140 150 150 2500 3800 8500 No Off = Iq X mA Basic 1 loop panel Basic 2 loop panel Basic 16 Zone panel Extender SmartTerminal LED repeater Evac Module 240 254 360 1.8 156.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & Idd= I Alarm ( Ia = Iq + Ida – Idd ) = mA Battery capacity at end of battery life = ( Iq x 24 ) + Fc( Ia x 0.5 ) = NOTE: Note: 1,000ma = 1 Amp Fc = capacity de-rating factor AS 1670.1 states a factor of 2 is deemed to satisfy the criteria. New battery requirement Rounded available up capacity to Note: The figure of 24 above should be replaced with 96 if Agent Release is used = = Ah = Ah x 1.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & EXAMPLE CALCULATION Panel Configuration Basic 1 loop panel Basic 2 loop panel Basic 16 Zone panel Extender LCD repeater LED repeater Evac Module Iq Calculation Iq No Off = Iq X mA 240 1 240 0 254 0 360 1.8 1 1.8 0 156.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION INSTALLATION, Idd= COMMISSIONING & 440 I Alarm ( Ia = Iq + Ida – Idd ) = 769 + 720 – 440 = 1049mA Battery capacity at end of battery life Note: 1,000ma = 1 Amp New battery requirement Rounded available up capacity to = ( Iq x 24 ) + Fc( Ia x 0.5 ) = = = ( 769ma x 24 ) + 2( 1049ma x 0.5 ) 18456ma + 1050ma 19.506Ah = 19.5 x 1.25 = 24.375 Ah 25 Ah nearest PRIMARY POWER SOURCE CALCULATIONS Battery Charger Current Requirement: Battery is charged for 24 hrs.
FIREFINDER SERIES II OPERATION afp - 791 Yuasa NP Series NPH1.3-12 NPH2-12 NPH3.2-12 NPH5-12 NPH16-12 NP0.8-12 NP1.2-12 NP1.9-12 NP2.3-12 NP2-12 NP2.
