Alarm Sense PLUS AS-5003 Guide

EN54 APPROVED 8-12 ZONE PULSE2 ALARMSENSE
CONTROL PANEL
810a/06
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0832
Haes Systems Ltd, Columbia House, Packet Boat Lane, Cowley Peachey, Uxbridge, UB8 2JP
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Model Number CPR Number
Haes AlarmSense PLUS 4-12 zone AlarmSense panel ASP-4/8/12 0832-CPR-F0574
European Standard EN54-2 : 1997 + A1 : 2006
Control and indicating equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings.
Provided Options (with requirements):
Output to fire alarm devices, delays to outputs, test condition
European Standard EN54-4 : 1997 + A1 : 2002 + A2 : 2006
Power supply equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings.
IMPORTANT NOTE
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING THE EQUIPMENT AND
OBSERVE ALL ADVICE GIVEN IN IT
THIS PARTICULARLY APPLIES TO THE PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO
AVOID E.S.D
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES ATTENTION
The panelis safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and used in accordance with this manual.
Hazardous voltages are present inside the panel—DO NOT open it unless you are qualified and authorised
to do so. There is no need to open the panel’s enclosure except to carry out commissioning, maintenance
and remedial work. This work must only be carried out by competent service personnel who are fully
conversant with the contents of the panel’s installation manual and have the necessary skills for maintaining
this equipment.
This fire alarm system requires periodic checks as specified in BS 5839 Part 1 It is the responsibility of the
system user to ensure it is regularly serviced and maintained in good working order.
Disclaimer
No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this fire alarm panel for any
misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as a whole. The
manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to make changes to
product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice. E & O E.
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CONTENTS
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ABOUT THIS PANEL 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2
CABINET DETAILS 3
CIRCUIT BOARDS 4
MAIN PCB TERMINALS 6
ZONE CARD TERMINALS 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 8
POWER SUPPLY MODULE 9
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 10
SYSTEM DESIGN & PLANNING 10
INSTALLATION 12
SAFETY 12
ESD PRECAUTIONS 13
GENERAL 13
MOUNTING THE CABINET 13
MAINS CONNECTIONS 14
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES 15
SETUP & PROGRAMMING 16
WHAT IS ALARMSENSE? 16
ZONE INTERFACE FUNCTION 17
LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING MODE 18
LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING OPTIONS INDEX 19
OPERATING 44
PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATIONS 44
DISABLE MODE 46
TEST MODE 47
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 48
FUNCTIONALITY DURING A SYSTEM FAULT 49
USER INSTRUCTIONS 49
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 50
THE NEED FOR MAINTENANCE 50
DUTIES OF THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON 50
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & TESTING 50
SCHEDULE OF TESTING LOG BOOK 52
FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEER VISIT LOG BOOK 56

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quality, reliability, ease of use and feature rich are attributes that are consistent across the entire range of
Pulse2 fire alarm control panels. The Pulse2 AlarmSense PLUS encompasses all of these attributes to
provide the fire alarm engineer’s panel of choice.
The AlarmSense PLUS panel is available from 8 to 12 AlarmSense zones.
For the fire alarm engineer, the AlarmSense PLUS has been designed to minimise labour costs by providing
ample room for tasks such as wiring and changing batteries. Activation is via key switch or access code,
which means you should always be able to work on the panel and the one man walk tests will help reduce
the cost of maintaining the fire alarm system.
Simplicity is one of the most important aspects when considering the end user of a fire alarm panel. The
colour coded buttons and the 3 step silence functionality gives non-technical people the confidence to
correctly manage their fire alarm system.
All inputs and outputs are fully programmable and there are options to have delays to the outputs.
As standard, all AlarmSense PLUS panels provide two conventional monitored sounder circuits, Fire &
Fault VFCO relays, Fire & Fault switched negative outputs, class change and an alert input.
A fully functional repeater panel is available via a plug in comms PCB.
The panels are supplied with a 3.0 amp internal power supply module. This module complies with the
requirements of EN54-4 : 1988 and provides temperature compensated battery management charging.
AlarmSense PLUS panels are approved to European standards EN54-2 & 4, Fire Detection and Alarm
Systems –Control & Indicating Equipment.
Quiesecent and alarm current details for standby battery calculations
Base Models
Standby Current
Alarm Current
AS-5002 –8 zone panel
133mA
180mA
AS-5003 –12 zone panel
176mA
227mA

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ABOUT THIS
PANEL
CABINET
Pulse2 - A larmSense PLUS

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PANEL
ON
+ -
BATTERY
3
2
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CIRCUIT BOARDS
AlarmSense PLUS panels comprise of two main circuit boards plus optional ancillary boards
TPCA06-P4 - Master PCB
@
PSU -
+
28V 0V
+ -
FIRE
C NC NO
FAULT
C NC NO
FR FLT
-OP -OP
CC
PUL
SNDR1 SNDR2
-IP -IP + - + -
ZONE1
+ -
ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
+ -+ -+ -
TPCA03 - LED Display & Controls PCB
ENTER
4
3
2
1
RESET
SILENCE
RESOUND

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ANCILLARY CIRCUIT BOARDS
TPCA07 - 4 zone extension card
• 4 x AlarmSense zone circuits.
• 2 x switched -ve outputs
• 2 x Aux relay outputs
TPCA05 - Comms PCB
• Piggy backs on Main PCB for
connection to repeater panels
• 6 programmable switch -ve outputs
COMS A COMS B 28 SW -ve OUTPUTS
+ - + -
V+
1 2 3 4 5 6
ADDRESS
ON
1 2 3 4
NC NO
UX B
A
C
NC NO
AUX A
C
- -
OPA OPB
ZONE D
+ -
E C
-
ZON
+
ZONE B
+ -
ZONE A
+ -
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MAIN PCB TERMINALS

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ZONE CARD TERMINALS
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D
+ - + - + - + -
AUX B
AUX A
C NC NO C NC NO
- -
OPA OPB
ALARM SENSE

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ABOUT THIS PANEL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Electrical Specification Inputs & Outputs - TPCA06-P4 Main PCB
Terminal capacity
0.5mm2 to 2.5mm2 solid or stranded wire.
PSU @ output
Power supply voltage control line.
For temperature compensation control.
PSU Input + -
28vdc supply input. Diode protected for
reversal and independent short circuit.
Max current 3 amps.
Max input current 3 amps. Input voltage
22vdc to 32vdc.
28v+, 0v- power output
28vdc supply output for fire alarm
accessory relays etc. Max continuous
use = 400mA.
Fused @ 500mA. Fuse =
500mA resettable fuse.
Common fire relay
Fire relay contact. Clean C/O.
Max 3A @ 30vdc.
Unfused
Common fault relay
Maintained fault relay contact. Clean C/O
Max 3A @ 30vdc.
Unfused
Outputs; FR, FLT
Switched -ve voltage outputs for relay
control.
Overload voltage protected to 52vdc.
Current limited 680R. Max load = 40mA
Inputs; CC, PUL
Switched -ve inputs, connect to 0v to
trigger. Max input voltage = 28vdc. Non
latching, max resistance 100R.
Protected via 10K Ohm impedance, 3v6
zener diode.
SNDR 1 - 2
28vdc polarity reversal monitored
sounder outputs to fire alarm devices.
3K3 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor.
Monitoring current limit 28mA, fused @
500mA. Typical max load 22 devices @
18mA each per circuit. Ensure 2.4A is not
exceeded.
Zone 1 - 4
AlarmSense fire alarm zone circuits.
3K3 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor.
Monitoring current limit 50mA, fused
@ 200mA. Typical max load 20 alarm
devices @ 18mA each per circuit. Ensure
2.4A is not exceeded.
Electrical Specification Inputs & Outputs - TPCA07 zone card
Terminal capacity
0.5mm2 to 2.5mm2 solid or stranded wire.
Zone A - D
AlarmSense fire alarm zone circuits.
3K3 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor.
Monitoring current limit 50mA, fused
@ 200mA. Typical max load 20 alarm
devices @ 18mA each per circuit. Ensure
2.4A is not exceeded.
Programmable outputs OP A & OP B
Switched -ve voltage outputs for relay
control.
Overload voltage protected to 52vdc.
Current limited 680R. Max load = 40mA
2 x programmable relay ouputs
Fire relay contact. Clean C/O, C & N/O
Max 3A @ 30vdc.
Unfused
Electrical Specification Inputs & Outputs - TPCA05 comms PCB
Comms A - B
RS485
Repeater Comms, fused @ 20mA
28v
Supply output
Fused @ 500mA
Programmable outputs 1 - 6
Switched -ve outputs
Overload voltage protected to 52vdc
Current limited 680R
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General Specification
Enclosure
Steel IP30. Epoxy powder coated Interpon Radon, silver grey
Cabling
Fire resistant screened cable, minimum size 1mm2. Max cable length
1Km (20 Ohm). FireBurn, FP200 or equivalent (max capacitance
1uF,max inductance 1 millihenry).
Temperature range
-5 deg C to +40 deg C max RH 95%
Number of AlarmSense circuits
4 - 12
Device compatibility
Apollo: AlarmSense only
POWER SUPPLY MODULE
Power Supply Specification
Mains supply
230vac +10% / -15% 50Hz max current
1.2A
Mains supply fuse
4 Amp (F4A 250V)
Not accessible for servicing. Internal to
switch mode power unit
Internal power supply rating
3.0 Amps total including battery charging
Maximum load shared between outputs
= 2.4A
Power supply output voltage
21.27 - 29.68vdc
Tolerance +/- 0.1%
Maximum continuous load for battery
standby (ImaxA)
ImaxA = 610mA
ImaxB not specified
Minimum current drawn by panel
(example)
4 Zone
I min = 90mA
12 Zone
I min = 188mA
Maximum ripple
120 mV p-p
Supply and charger fault monitored
Min/max battery size and type
2 x 7.0Ah 12volt VRLA
Use Yuasa NP range batteries
Other equivalent batteries may be
used but have not been tested for the
purposes of EN54 approval.
Battery charging voltage
27.3 vdc nominal at 20 deg C
Temperature compensated
Battery charging output current
3.0A PSU 1.34A
Current limited 4.7 Ohms
Battery high impedance fault (Batt Hi Z)
Resistance > 1 Ohm
1 hour reporting time
Max current drawn from batteries
3.15 Amps with main power source
disconnected. Battery fuse 3.15A LBC
20mm.
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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
SYSTEM DESIGN & PLANNING - A few handy tips
What is a detection zone?
In order to direct those responding to a fire alarm signal, particularly the fire service, to the area of a fire, all
buildings, other than very small buildings, need to be divided into detection zones. Detection zones need
to be small enough for a fire to be located quickly.
• If the total floor area of the building is greater than 300m2, each zone should be restricted to a single
storey
• If the total floor area of the building is less than 300m2 a zone may cover more than a single storey
• For voids above or below the floor area of a room, these may be included within the same zone of the
room, provided that the void and the room constitute a single fire compartment
• The floor area of a single zone should not exceed 2000m2.
Detectors
• A person searching a zone for a fire in a non- addressable fire system should not have to travel more
than 60m to identify the source of a fire
• The sensing element of a smoke detection device should not be less than 25mm and not more than
600mm below ceiling
• The sensing element of a heat detector should not be less than 25mm and not more than 150mm
below ceiling
• When mounted on a flat ceiling, smoke detection devices have an individual coverage of 7.5m radius.
However these radii must overlap to ensure there are no ‘blind spots’. Therefore individual coverage
can be represented by a square measuring 10.6m x 10.6m giving an actual coverage of 112m2 per
device
• When mounted on a flat ceiling, heat detection devices have an individual coverage of 5.3m radius.
However these radii must overlap to ensure there are no ‘blind spots’. Therefore individual coverage
can be represented by a square measuring 7.5m x 7.5m giving an actual coverage of 56.3m2 per
device.
Call Points
• A person should not have to travel more than 45m along an escape route to reach a Manual Call Point
(25m if disabled person to operate, or rapid fire development is likely). Manual Call Points should be
sited at all stair wells and exits from the building.
• The frangible element of the manual call point should be positioned 1.4m (+/- 200mm) from the floor
level. (Unless a wheelchair user is likely to be the first person to raise the alarm).
Sounders
• Sounder device cabling should be arranged so that in the event of a fault, at least one sounder will
remain operational during a fire condition.
• The minimum sound level should be 65dB(A) or 5dB(A) above a background noise which is louder
than 60dB(A) (if lasting more than 30 seconds) and at a frequency of between 500Hz and 1000Hz.
The maximum sound level should not be greater than 120dB(A) at any normally accessible point. This
may be reduced to 60dB(A) in stairways, enclosures up to 60m2 and specific points of limitedextent.
• For areas where people are sleeping, sounder devices should produce a minimum 75dB(A) at thebed-
head with all doors shut. In buildings providing sleeping accomodation for a significant number of
people, all bedrooms should have both audible and visual alarms.
This guide is intended as an aid
to designers and installers of fire
detection systems. It is NOT to be
used as a substitute to BS5839 which
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Beacons
• Visual alarms such as beacons, should always be mounted at a minimum height of 2.1m from floor
level.
General
• Fire Alarm Control Panels should be installed at a location appropriate for staff and fire fighters
• All mains supply isolators must be double pole and suitably marked
• All joints to be fire resisting, junction boxes to be labelled ‘FIRE ALARM’.
• All cables to be fire resisting with a minimum cross-sectional area of 1mm2.
• Cable using trunking as a means of containment must be clipped using fire resistant supports WITHIN
THE TRUNKING.
• Zone charts should befitted in all appropriate locations (adjacent to controlequipment andrepeaters).
CABLE TYPES & LIMITATIONS
Tocomply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical
interference in the system wiring, we recommend the use of screened cables throughout the installation.
Acceptable, commonly available, screened cables, which can be used on both the sounder and detector
circuits include, NoBurn™ FP200™, Firetuff™, Firecel™, MICC (Pyro™) or any other cable complying
withBS 6387 categories C, W,Z.. Refer to BS 5839 pt1 clause 26 for detailed information on cables wiring
and interconnections.
CABLING
Suitable cables should be brought into the cabinet using the knockouts provided via a suitable cable gland
recommended for use with that cable. The screen or drain wire of circuits should be bonded to earth at
one location only, and should be continuous throughout the circuit. Drain wires should be terminated in the
cabinet using the earthing terminal provided.
CABLE LENGTHS
The maximum recommended cable length for a zone or sounder circuit is 1Km. This, however, is highly
dependant on the number and type of devices connected.
If in doubt, cable load and resistance calculations should be undetaken to ensure devices are working
within specified limits.
MAINS PROVISION
The mains supply to the fire alarm panel should be hard wired, using suitable three core cable (no less
than 1.0 mm² and no more than 2.5mm²) or a suitable three conductor system that meets the appropriate
national wiring regulations. The panel should be fed from an isolating switched fused spur, supplied directly
from the Main Distribution Board, fused at 3A. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be
marked ‘FIRE ALARM’.
The mains supply must be exclusive to the fire panel.
As an alternative to a switched fused spur, an appropriately fused double pole isolating device may be
used providing it meets the appropriate national wiring regulations.
All system wiring should be installed to meet BS5839 Pt 1 : 2002 and BS7671
(Wiring Regulations). Other national standards of installation should be used where
applicable.

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SAFETY
Suppliers of articles for use at work are required under section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
to ensure as reasonably as is practical that the article will be safe and without risk to health when properly
used. An article is not regarded as properly used if it is used “without regard to any relevant information or
advice” relating to its use made available by the supplier.
It is assumed that the system, of which this control panel is a part, has been designed by a competent fire
alarm system designer in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1 and with regard to BS EN 54 parts 2 and 4 in
the case of control equipment and power supplies. Design drawings should be provided to clearly show
the position of any field devices and ancillary equipment.
This product should be installed, commissioned and maintained by, or under the supervision of, competent
persons according to good engineering practice and,
(i) BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations for electrical installations)
(ii) Codes of Practice
(iii) Statutory requirements
(iv) Any instructions specifically advised by the manufacturer
According to the provisions of the Act you are therefore requested to take such steps as are necessary to
ensure that any appropriate information about this product is made available by you to anyone concerned
with its use.
This equipment is designed to be operated from 230V AC 50/60 Hz mains supplies and is of Class I
construction. As such it must be connected to a protective earthing conductor in the fixed wiring of the
installation. Failure to ensure that all conductive accessible parts of this equipment are adequately bonded
to the protective earth will render the equipment unsafe.
These panels are designed to comply with the requirements of EN 54 part 2.
Installation of the panel should only be carried out by qualified personnel. The electronic components
within the panel can be damaged by static charge. Suitable precautions must be taken when handling
circuit boards. Never insert or remove boards or components, or connect cables, with the mains power
on or batteries connected.
THIS IS A PIECE OF CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE EARTHED
This equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled and technically
competent person.
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Equipment Guarantee
This equipment is not guaranteed unless the complete system is installed and commissioned in accordance with the laid
down national standards by an approved and competent person or organisation.
This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all applicable EU Council
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ESD PRECAUTION
Electronic components are vulnerable to damage by Electrostatic Discharges (ESD). An ESD wrist strap,
suitably grounded, should be worn at all times when handling pcbs. These wrist straps are designed to
prevent the build up of static charges, not only within a persons body, but on many other materials.
ESD damage is not always evident immediately, faults can manifest themselves at anytime in the future.
All pcbs should be stored in static shielded bags (silvered) for safe keeping, when not mounted in the
control panel.
GENERAL
Care should be taken with regards to avoiding the close proximity of high voltage cables or areas likely to
induce electrical interference. Earth links should be maintained on all system cables and grounded in the
control panel. The detection and sounder circuit cabling is classed as extra low voltage and must be
segregated away from mains voltage.
• Any junction boxes used should be clearly labelled FIRE ALARM.
• Any ancillary devices, e.g. door retaining magnets, must be powered from a separate power source.
• Any coils or solenoids used in the system must be suppressed, to avoid damage to the control
equipment.
MOUNTING THE CABINET
The site chosen for the location of the panel should be clean, dry and not subject to shock or vibration.
Damp, salt air or environments where water ingress or extremes of temperature may affect the panel must
be avoided. The temperature should be in the range -5° to +40°C, and the relative humidity should not
exceed 95%.
Before mounting the cabinet remove the main PCB.
Remove the power supply module connecting wires from the main PCB, taking care to note where to re-
connect them. The main PCB can then be carefully pulled off it’s mounting clips.
Secure the cabinet to the wall using the four indented holes in the back box. Ensure the box is mounted
level and in a convenient location where it may be easily operated and serviced.
External cables should be glanded via preformed knockouts at the top and rear of the cabinet. Remove
any knockouts and ensure the cabinet is clear of swarf etc prior to refitting the PCB. Always ensure that if
a knockout is removed, the hole is filled with a good quality cable gland. Any unused knockouts must be
securely blanked off.
Knockouts should be removed with a sharp tap at the
rim of the knockout using a flat 6mm broad bladed
screwdriver.
Use of excessive force will damage the enclosure
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INSTALLATION
Typical panel layout
PSU
28V 0V FIRE FAULT FR FLT CC PUL SNDR1 SNDR2 ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D
@ + - + - C NC NO C NC N O -OP -OP -IP -I P + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -
+ -
BATTERY
ON
1 2 3
- - C NC NO C NC NO - - C NC NO C NC NO
OPA OPB AUX A AUX B OPA OPB AUX A AUX B
12V 7.0Ah VRLABATTERY 12V 7.0Ah VRLA BATTERY
Drawing shows typical internal layout of a 12 zone panel with two 7.0Ah, 12v batteries fitted
MAINS CONNECTIONS
Do not connect the mains supply to the panel
until you are fully conversant with the layout
and features of the equipment.
A rating plate is attached to the power supply
module describing the nature of the supply
permitted.
The incoming mains supply should be brought
into the panel via one of the knockouts
provided.
A suitable cable gland must be used to secure
the outer sheath of the cable used. The earth
must first be connected to the primary earth
stud (peg) marked with a symbol, using
the ring crimp provided.
Sufficient earth lead should be left to allow Live and Neutral connections to be accidentally pulled from the
terminal block while leaving the earth connection intact.
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CONNECTING THE BATTERIES
Batteries of even very small capacity are capable of delivering very high currents which can cause fire or
injury, therefore battery connections should be done with caution.
The panel is supplied with battery leads already connected to the battery terminals on the main PCB.
These leads are coloured red for +ve and black for -ve.
2 x 12v batteries should be connected in series
using the white jumper lead provided. See
diagram.
To optimise the service life of the batteries, the
battery charger output voltage varies with
temperature.
N.B.
In the event of mains failure, the battery charger
circuit will protect the batteries from full discharge
by disconnecting them when they reach below
19v. When the mains supply is restored the
batteries will be automatically reconnected.
NOTE:
If the mains is connected before the batteries, the panel will show a Power Supply fault for up to 1 minute
until the monitoring cylce has finished polling. This is normal. If the fault doesn’t clear after 1 minute, check
connections.
BATTERY CHARGING VOLTAGE CHECKS
The battery charging voltage is factory calibrated to 27.3vdc +/- 0.2v @ 20oC. This should not normally
require adjustment. Where battery problems are experienced, the following information should be
considered.
a) If a battery is disconnected from the charger, no voltage will appear on the output leads or terminals,
due to intelligent battery controls.
b) Check the power supply voltage at the 28v & 0v supply output terminals. With the batteries
disconnected the voltage should be 27.6vdc +/- 0.2v @ between 11oC - 40oC.
c) To test the batteries, turn off the mains and see if the system will run on the batteries. Check the
battery voltage, should be 26.8v for a good battery or 22v for a flat battery.
d) The power supply voltage can be adjusted using the potentiometer on the power supply module (see
page 9), checking at the 28v & 0v output terminals with a calibrated volt meter. Batteries should be
disconnected and the Access Level 3 DIL switch should be set to ‘ON’ (see page 20), which will over
ride the temperature compensation controls. Carefully adjust the voltage to 27.6vdc +/- 0.2v. When
completed, switch off Access Level 3 DIL switch and re-connect the batteries.
e) When the panel is re-charging a low battery, it should be possible to see the voltage across the
batteries increase gradually. If this is not occurring, the batteries or the panel may be faulty.
ON
+ -
BATTERY
1 2 3
-ve
+ve
12v SLA Battery
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SETUP & PROGRAMMING
What is AlarmSense?
AlarmSense ® is a range of conventional detection and alarm products designed to be connected to the
same pair of supply wires. It is not compatible with other ranges of detectors and must be used with
AlarmSense compatible control equipment.
Non Priority Alarm
The sounder base, sounder/beacon base and AlarmSense relays have a ‘priority/non priority’ option DIL
switch feature which can provide an enhanced operation particularly suited to HMO dwellings.
This feature, when set, provides up to a two minute delay on the activation of a smoke detector with a local
sounder, which enables the user to clear a false alarm prior to the full activation of the alarms.
The AlarmSense relay can be used to monitor conventional alarm sounders and has a DIL switch to enable
selection of the relay operation for the non priority or priority mode.
The Pulse2 AlarmSense panels have special programming options incorporated for use with AlarmSense
devices:
• Setting as to whether non priority mode is available per zone.
• Programmable time delay for non priority alarms, 30, 60 or 120 seconds.
• Panel display response during non priority alarms (either no indication or zone LED with buzzer).
Non Priority Functionality
When a sounder base has been set as ‘non priority’;
If smoke is detected, the local base sounder will activate (along with any alarm relay set accordingly). After
the programmed time period e.g, 120 secs, the panel will attempt to reset the detector. If clear, the panel
will resume to normal. If the detector re-alarms or another detector comes into alarm during the delay
period a full alarm will occur.
A manual call point activation at any time will cause a full alarm condition.
Please refer to the Apollo AlarmSense ® Installation Guide for device connection details
L1 IN
-R
2-way DIL switch
No field wires are
connected to these
terminals
This product does not
support a remote
indicator
L1 OUT
L1
L2
L1
L2
EARTH
L2
DIL switch positions
ON Switch 1 –OFF = Priority (default)
ON = Non-priority
Switch 2 –OFF = High volume (default)

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ZONE INTERFACE FUNCTION
This is a special setting to configure the last zone on the panel, (i.e. zone 4 on a 4 zone, zone 8 on a 8 zone
and zone 12 on a 12 zone), to be used for interconnection from other control panels.
It is possible, in the Level 3 engineering programming, to setup any zone for this function, however, this is
simply a shortcut method.
The function is enabled by setting switch 1 on the 3 way DIL switch P
located on the main PCB to the ‘ON’ position.
With switch 1 in the ‘ON’ position, the last zone becomes;
1. Non latching &
2. Non aux operating.
3. Non alarm sounding (interface zone only)
Important Note:
A fire (470Ω) signal to the panel will Not operate sounders connected to the interface zone.
Example connection
ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
+ - + - + -
C NC NO
FIRE FAULT
ON
1 2 3
C NC NO

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LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING OPTIONS
A series of programmable engineering options are available. These
programming modes are initiated by entering a four digit code using
buttons 1 - 4 on the keypad followed by the ENTER button.
Disable
Mode
Test
Mode
Mute
Buzzer
Test
Lamps
To access Level 3 options, first set switch 2 on the 3 way DIL switch located on the main PCB to the ‘ON’
position. Then activate the controls by turning the key switch or by entering the four digit code (see
Activate Controls in the OPERATING section).
Once the controls are active, the ‘Access Level’ indicator will pulse to signify that Level 3 access is active.
P
Programming throughout the panel is carried out in a sequence where the red fire LEDs indicate the
options to set and the amber fault LEDs indicate the status of these settings.
Generally button 1 is used to scroll the indications (button 3 can also be used to scroll backwards).
Pressing and holding button 1 for 3 seconds at any time will exit the programming mode completely.
N.B.
The panel will automatically save settings & drop out of programming modes if left idle for more than
approximately 30 seconds.
It is possible to review the settings within a programming mode without changing them. Steady Fire LEDs
indicate review mode. To edit a setting first use button 1 to select the required option, pressing ENTER
enables editing of the option. Flashing fire LEDs indicates edit mode and button 2 is used to change the
setting.
Pressing ENTER again will exit ‘edit’ mode back to ‘review’ mode.
Some programming modes are denoted with (EN54!). Where this symbol appears EN54 compliance may
be affected by this setting.
ENTER
4
3
2
1
ON
1 2 3
RESOUND
SILENCE
RESET
ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3
+ - + - +
ON
ZONE4
-+ -
ON
1 2 3