User Manual

Concise user manual | NANO-EN | October 1, 2022 | version 2.2 page 4
4 I NTRODUCTION
The NANO is a very compact and robust stand-alone fire detection-extinguishant release panel
designed to protect various applications like electrical cabinets, CNC machines or engine rooms in
vessels, yachts. Further all kind of vehicles and other small areas or equipment in which the user
should be able to detect and extinguish a fire rapidly and effective. The NANO is a versatile fire alarm
/ extinguishing system with a high-performance level intended for small and compact system.
In a marine application, it is NOT common for a fire suppression system intended for an engine room
to be released by automatic fire detector. By default, the NANO is set to only manual release, but can
also be changed to automatic & manual release via push buttons on the front.
5 E NCLOSURE & INSTALLATION
The NANO/MAR control panel should be mounted on a dry, flat
surface, at eye height in a horizontal position so that the
enclosure cannot deformed. The NANO/NAO should be installed
in an accessible area. The enclosure is provided of 7 predrilled
holes for M16 cable glands. Enclosure material is ABS suitable
for outdoor use IP65. To ensure the IP rating the cables must be
brought in using appropriate cable glands. Dimensions
enclosure 120 x 80 x 58,5 mm w x h x d
6 M AINTENANCE & CLEANING
There are not user-replaceable parts in the NANO. Take Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions
when opening the NANO. Always wear a properly grounded anti-static wrist strap. Avoid direct
contact with any of the components or connectors connected to the printed circuit board. Never let
the electronics come in contact with clothing. The ground strap cannot dissipate static charges from
fabrics. Failure to follow accepted ESD handling practices could cause damage to the NANO. It is
important to note that improper cleaning of the NANO front can damage this panel inhibit their ability
to sense fire and activate the fire extinguishers. To remove dust and contaminants, use nonalcoholic
products which has been designed for that purpose. Do not use high pressure or stream cleaners.
7 K EY PROPERTIES
 Able to set to manual, single stage or double stage detection, alarm, and extinguishing
 Outputs for fire, fault, extinguishing released, ventilation off and visual & acoustic alarm device
 A full monitored output for the aerosol fire extinguishing generators
 Two full monitored fire alarm input groups (zones) for linear heat and / or point detectors
 Two full monitored alarm input groups for external extinguishing release and hold function
 Double extinguisher release buttons to prevent unwanted releases
 Extinguisher release delay to prevent unwanted releases which can be set between 0 and 35 sec
 Extinguishers hold release button to postpone releases
 Additional functionality regarding separated external hold-off functions
 Additional functionality regarding separated external release extinguishing functions
 Historic event log memory readable from a mini-USB port and a Modbus RS485 com port
 The NANO works on input voltage 8 to 28 Volt DC and is IP65 and ESD and EMC protected.