OPERATING MANUAL FIRELARM 2500 4 ZONE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL CPG Signals 2519 4th Ave., P.O. Box 590, Moline, IL 61265 (800) 577-5758 / (309) 762-0731 / FAX (309) 762-8215 www.cpglifesafety.com CPG #2561255 Rev.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Warranty CPG products are covered by a limited warranty. See CPG’s warranty statement for more information (document #780-0762).
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Contents 1.1 General description ...................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 System features .........................................................................................................................1-1 1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................................................1-2 1.3.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Contents 4.1.1 B1 Strobe device......................................................................................................................4-1 4.1.2 B1 Temporal pattern ................................................................................................................4-1 4.1.3 Reverse polarity circuits configuration .....................................................................................4-2 4.1.4 Annunciator disconnect.......
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual 1 Overview 1.1 General description The FIRELARM 2500 is an economical, conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with an extensive list of features. When installed with an appropriate battery backup supply, the FireLarm 2500 provides a complete fire alarm control system for most applications.
CPG #2561255 1.3 Specifications Contents 1.3.
CPG #2561255 • • • • 1.3.3 • • • • • 1.3.4 • • FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Size 18-½" x 14-¼" x 3-¾" Finish Red. Knockouts Combination ½" / ¾", 2 on each side, top and back. Option Bezel trim for semi-flush mounting. Service use: NFPA-72 Local Auxiliary (PPU) Remote Station (PPU) Central Station (PPU) PPU - Protected Premise Unit.
Contents CPG #2561255 1 1-4 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual 2 Operation 2.1 Touchpad The touchpad provides user control over the operation of the panel. It is readily accessible when the cover is open. Figure 2-1. FireLarm 2500 Touchpad. 2 3 4 Primary Function Primary Function Description Resets all alarm circuits if condition has been corrected, removes power from initiating device circuit and auxiliary power from smoke detectors for 7 seconds. Disables notification appliance circuit and trouble buzzer.
Contents CPG #2561255 1 2 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Secondary Function Secondary Function Description (DELETE) (YES) (NO) (comma) Deletes the value at the cursor location when entering numeric values. 2.2 Numeric entry of 1. Numeric entry of 2. Numeric entry of 3. Numeric entry of 4. Numeric entry of 5. Numeric entry of 6. Numeric entry of 7. Numeric entry of 8. Numeric entry of 9. Numeric entry of 0. Confirm change of data. Abort change of data.
CPG #2561255 2.3 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Normal Standby Condition The AC LED indicator is on with all other LED’s off. The fire alarm system is constantly monitoring all circuits for alarm signals, faults and remote communication. The panel optional LCD will display SYSTEM NORMAL when the system is operating as normal. 2.4 2.4.1 Silence and reset operation. Silencing a non-normal condition (buzzer or NAC) Press Press . again to silence NAC if buzzer was silenced first.
CPG #2561255 Contents 2.5.3 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual NAC trouble / silence Notification appliance circuit: An increase of current to approximately 3.5mA when not in alarm or a decrease in current to approximately 1.5mA on the notification appliance circuit will result in the following: Operation of the bell trouble LED. Operation of all system trouble indications (section 2.5.11 System trouble). Trouble zone number and name is displayed on the optional LCD. A current in excess of 2.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual 2.5.8 With the exception of the loss of the AC-ON LED and transfer of the auxiliary trouble relay contacts, none of the trouble indicators will operate on loss of AC unless an adequately charged battery is connected to the proper terminals. Auxiliary power output conditions Loss of output of the auxiliary power will result in the following: Operation of the auxiliary power LED. Operation of all system trouble indications (see section 2.5.
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CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual 3 Installation 3.1 Safety message to installers People's lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to read, understand, and follow all instructions shipped with this product. The Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer should make selection of mounting location for this product, its controls, and routing of wire. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow. • • • • • • 3.
CPG #2561255 3.2.5 • Contents • 3.3 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems Connect both phone lines to the optional ZDACT and OPLCD and program the telephone numbers for the reporting station. Set the AC trouble report delay from 6 to 12 hours. Installing the cabinet (and optional bezel) Figure 3-1. Surface mounting dimensions Figure 3-2. Semi-flush mounting dimensions 1 2 3 1.
CPG #2561255 3.4 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Wiring Refer to Figures 3-5 through 3-7 for wiring information. 1. Install all required conduits, external wiring. With the AC power turned off at the circuit breaker panel, connect the 120VAC hot (black), neutral (white) and ground (green) wire to the panel as shown on the power supply connection drawing (Figure 3-7). 2. If not already done, install the main board into the cabinet and connect the transformer secondary leads to connector P2.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Contents Table 3-1: Current Requirements. 1 2 3 Module/Device 2500 with LCD display 2500 without LCD display CAM (Class A module) RALCD (Remote Annunciator) ZDACT (Digital Alarm Communicator) MBM module PAM-1 or PAM-2 Relay *Includes one zone short circuit current. Standby mA 170 105 0 95 30 30 15 Alarm mA 310* 250 25 115 50 15 (250 momentary) 15 Table 3-2: Secondary Power Requirements.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Figure 3-4. Motherboard.
3-6 (+) 19 (-) (+) (-) 5.1K 21 22 (-) (+) 24 (+) (-) 5.1K 25 26 (-) SEE ZONES 1 AND 2 AND BELL 1 FOR TYPICAL CONNECTIONS 23 (SUPERVISED) (SUPERVISED) 20 ZONE 4 ZONE 3 6 BELL 2 27 (+) (+) 7 (-) 8 (-) (-) 5.1K 28 9 (+) (+) (NOT SUPERVISED) N.C. 32 5.1K 14 N.O. 33 TYPICAL STYLE Y (CLASS B) WIRING 5.1K 37 (+)(-) 36 24VDC 2A MAX 290-0008 N.C.
CPG #2561255 3.8 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Notification Appliance Circuits Connections The control panel has two Style Y (Class B) notification appliance circuits which can be upgraded to Style Z (class A) by the addition of a model CAM (Class A Module). One module is required for each circuit that is to be upgraded. See Appendix A for more information. The notification appliance circuits are power limited, regulated 24 VDC rated at 2.0 amperes max each. (Total system current not to exceed 2.5 A.
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CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual 4 Configuration and Programming 4.1 Selecting connected device options (DIP switches) A series of DIP switches are used to configure devices connected to the fire alarm control panel. DIP switches are located in the lower right corner of the panel. Figure 4-1. DIP Switches DIP Switch 9 1. B1 Strobe Description of Disabled States (Switch to left side) NAC 1 devices are silenceable. 2. B1 Temporal NAC 1 rings constant 3. TRBL-REM ALM 4.
CPG #2561255 4.1.3 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Reverse polarity circuits configuration Contents This panel is equipped with two polarity reversal-type outputs. This permits alarm and trouble signals to be transmitted to one location and supervisory and trouble signals to be transmitted to a second location. If trouble signals are to be transmitted to the alarm location or if only the remote alarm circuit is used, place the TRBL-REM ALM switch in the “off” position (left side of the switch).
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual To enter the configuration mode when no alarms are present, press and enter the four digit password. If no password has been entered , the default password is required (2402). If no touchpad is pressed for 30 seconds while in configuration mode, the panel returns to normal standby condition. The configuration mode cannot be entered if alarms are present.
CPG #2561255 4.2.1 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual ZDACT configuration Contents The following programming options occur only when a ZDACT is mounted on the FireLarm 2500. These options are skipped if no ZDACT is used. SETUP ZDACT? To configure ZDACT options To exit configuration mode To skip ZDACT configuration and go to zone configuration To skip ZDACT configuration and go to AC trouble reporting delay configuration 1 ENTER PHONE NUMBER 1? 2 To enter phone number 1.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual AC DELAY (HR)? When an AC trouble condition occurs, the panel will delay the number of hours programmed under this option. The delay can be set from 6 to 30 hours. To enter AC trouble reporting delay. To exit configuration mode. To skip AC trouble reporting configuration and go to ZDACT configuration, if used. To skip AC trouble reporting configuration and go to password configuration. AC DELAY (HR): or To change the value.
CPG #2561255 4.2.2 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Password settings Contents Panels from the factory are set to the default password (2402). Change the password, write it down and store in a safe place for optimum protection. CHANGE PASSWORD? To change the password To exit configuration mode To skip password configuration and go to ZDACT configuration To skip password configuration and go to zone configuration.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual 5 Maintenance Most modern control units do not require periodic adjustment or field repair other than replacement of a module or printed circuit board assembly. Defective printed circuit board assemblies or modules can best be serviced at the manufacturer’s plant or at their authorized service facility. Where the control unit uses printed circuit boards, care should be taken to clean off excessive dust.
CPG #2561255 7. FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Press . All audible and visual indicators on the panel and NAC outputs should operate. Restore AC power and verify panel is in normal standby condition. Contents 8. Press to enter auto reset mode. 1 9. Operate each initiating device on all zones. All audible and visual notification appliances should operate. NAC devices pulse the zone number. Power is then removed from the initiating device circuit for approximately 7 seconds.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Appendix A. Optional Accessories A.1 Remote Annunciator with Liquid Crystal Display (2500-RALCD) Part # 2500-RALCD UL Listed: For use with the FireLarm 2500 Dimensions: 4 ½” W X 4 ½” H X 7/8” D (approximate) Weight: 5.5 OZ. Enclosure: Stainless steel plate. Mounts on standard double-gang switch box or 4” square box using adapter plate. Power Requirements: 24VDC @ 115mA max. – Obtained from control panel.
CPG #2561255 A.2 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Zonal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (2500-ZDACT) Contents UL LISTED: For use with the FireLarm 2500 1 2 3 4 Transient protected Power requirements: Input current Standby: 50mA Alarm current: 90mA max. Part # 2500-ZDACT: The ZDACT is used for off-premises monitoring of the fire alarm control panel. Signals are sent to a Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver (DACR) using either a primary or a secondary telephone line.
CPG #2561255 A.3 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Style Z (Class A) Module for NAC circuits (CAM) UL LISTED: For use with the FireLarm 2500 Part No. 345-0234 TRANSIENT PROTECTED BUILT IN 5.1K END OF LINE RESISTOR POWER REQUIREMENTS IN ALARM: Approx.
CPG #2561255 A.4 Contents A If the master box is provided with reset supervisory contacts, the position of these contacts may be supervised. When these contacts are off normal LED D5 will illuminate and the trouble outputs will be activated. Figure A-6. MBM Module Wiring. 24VDC .3A MAX. BLACK RED COM - (TERMINAL 43) AUX PWER + (TERMINAL 44) N.O. (TERMINAL 31) YELLOW TERMINAL 13 TERMINAL 14 GREEN YELLOW COM (TERMINAL 30) TO AUXILIARY ALARM CONTACTS CONTACTS SHOWN IN NORMAL STANDBY CONDITION 5.
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual INSTALLATION Mount the snap track with the double-sided tape provided and secure with two #6 sheet metal screws. This module may be installed in a separate housing (HSI #327-0089) that is adjacent to and closenippled to the fire alarm control panel. CAUTION: This module must be installed in accordance with all applicable sections of NFPA 72, the National Electrical Code, all local codes and any authority having jurisdiction. Appendix normal text Figure A-7.
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CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Appendix B. Smoke Detector Compatibility HARRINGTON SIGNAL (MAX. NO. OF DETECTORS PER ZONE IS 25) DET. MODEL H511C H511CXT IDENTIFIER S10A S11A BASE MODEL IDENTIFIER N/A N/A N/A ESL (MAX. NO. OF DETECTORS PER ZONE IS 25) DET.
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CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Appendix C. NAC Compatibility The following devices are compatible with the FireLarm 2500.
CPG #2561255 Contents 4415, 4495 series AC chimes 4765, 4775 series DC chimes 3431, 3436, 4496, 4411, 4416 series AC bells 4461, 4464, 4466, 4761, 4764, 4766, 4771, 4774, 4776 series DC bells 1 2 3 4 5 A B C C-2 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual
CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Appendix D. Ordering Information Base Components Model No. 2500-LCD 2500-LED 2500-MAN 12V6.5AH 12V8AH 12V10AH 12V15AH 12V25AH Description 4 Zone Control Panel (red cabinet) – with LCD 4 Zone Control Panel (red cabinet) – no LCD FireLarm 2500 Installation Instruction Manual Battery, 12 Volt, 6.5 AH (2 required for 24V) Battery, 12 Volt, 8.
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CPG #2561255 FIRELARM 2500 Operating Manual Appendix E. Quick Reference Operating Instructions FireLarm 2500 Normal Standby Alarm Conditions To Silence Alarm To Reset an Alarm Trouble Conditions Supervisory Condition To Silence Trouble Devices To Test Alarm Green AC indicator on. All other indicators off. Red zone indicator on.
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