Ampac GasRelease 2980-0001 User manual

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GasRelease System Remote Status Unit
Installation Guide Item Numbers: 2980-0001 and
2980-0002
Introduction
The Remote Status Unit (RSU) connects to the GasRelease panel and
provides remote system status indication, an LCD status display unit,
manual release of gas, a manual and automatic mode keyswitch and three
monitored inputs. RSUs can be either flush-mounted or surface-mounted.
Installation
Location and Fixing
The RSU must be mounted indoors on a dry, flat surface in an area that is
well ventilated. Ideally the LED indicators and LCD should be at eye level
and the ambient light level should allow the status of indicators to be
clearly seen.
Take the RSU out of its packing box. Using the Allen key (supplied in the
accessory pack) remove the RSU’s front lid by undoing the four lid screws.
Note: If required, to protect the electronics from damage, the Connector
PCB (mounted in the RSU base) can be removed prior to first fix installation.
Simply unscrew its one retaining screw and slide the PCB off its four
mounting pillars.
Disconnect the telecoms-style connecting cable from PL1 on the PCB. Fix the RSU’s base securely onto a
wall using the four mounting holes provided. Assess the condition and construction of the wall and use
suitable screw fixings. Any dust or swarf created during the fixing process must be kept out of the RSU and
care must be taken not to damage any wiring or components.
Wiring
All wiring should be installed in accordance with the current edition of the IEE
Wiring Regs (BS7671), or the relevant national standards. Cables should be fed
into the RSU via the knockouts provided on the top of the base unit. Knockouts
should be removed with a sharp, light tap using a flat 6mm broadsided
screwdriver as shown in diagram (see right). Always ensure that if a knockout is
removed, the hole is filled with a good quality 20mm cable gland. Any unused
knockouts must be securely blanked off.
A B
DATA
CONN3
+
B
ABORT MODE
Gas Release Panel
Remote Status Unit 1
6K8 EOL
Remote Status Unit
-
A
PL1
EXTERNAL INPUTS
CONN1
HOLD
+
B
A
A B +24V 0V
SUPPLY
CONN2
0V +24V --- ++ AB
DATA
CONN3 ABORT MODE
Remote Status Unit n (Up to 8 max)
6K8 EOL
PL1
EXTERNAL INPUTS
CONN1
HOLD
+
A B +24V 0V
SUPPLY
CONN2
0V +24V - -
- ++
Connects to PL1
on display board Connects to PL1 on display board
Figure 1 – Typical RSU Circuit Wiring
The first RSU connects to the Remote Status Unit connector terminals on the Main Control PCB (mounted
inside the Gas Release panel) via a 4-wire connection (2-wire power, 2-wire RS485). The wiring is then
daisy-chained onto the remaining RSUs (see Fig.1). A maximum of eight RSUs can be connected to the Gas
Release panel. Three monitored input connections are available at the RSU: Hold, Abort, and Mode. A 6k8
EOL resistor (supplied in the accessory pack) must be connected across the terminals of the last device on

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GasRelease System Remote Status Unit
Installation Guide Item Numbers: 2980-0001 and
2980-0002
each monitored circuit to allow the wiring to be line monitored for open and short circuit faults (see Fig.2).
Unused circuits must have a 6k8 resistor fitted at CONN1 on the Connector PCB. The RSU also has a
Display Board which has a pcb-mounted LCD status display unit, DIL switch and Display Contrast (VR1).
Adjust (VR1) to suit the contrast of the unit’s LCD display. Each RSU must be allocated a unique address
between 1 and 8 by setting the DIL switch. See right for DIL switch settings ( • = DIL switch ON/DOWN).
Figure 2 – Typical Monitored Input Wiring
Controls & Indicators
The front of the RSU has various LED indicators, keyswitch/pushbutton controls and an LCD status display
unit, as detailed below:
LED Indicators
(General Fire); Fire Zones (x3); General Disablement; Hold; First Stage Output; Release Imminent (x2);
Extinguishant Released; Abort; General Fault; Manual Only; Manual & Automatic.
LCD Status Display Unit
Provides system status information and displays the countdown time before extinguishant is released.
Pushbutton Controls
Extinguisher Release (housed in yellow plastic casing).
CAUTION: THESE PUSHBUTTONS MANUALLY RELEASE THE EXTINGUISHANT.
Pull down the plastic flap and press both red buttons simultaneously to release the
extinguishant.
Keyswitch Controls Insert the key and turn the keyswitch to toggle the
mode of the extinguishant system between “Manual
Only” and “Manual & Automatic”.
NOTE: WHEN THE RSU IS IN “MANUAL ONLY” MODE, THE MAIN EP203
PANEL ALSO REVERTS TO MANUAL MODE AND EXTINGUISHANT CANNOT
BE RELEASED BY AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION.
Technical Specification
Remote Status Unit (RSU)
Power: 21-28Vdc, 200mA electronic fuse
Max number of RSU’s:8
Number of monitored inputs:3 (Hold, Abort, Mode)
2980-0001 Flush mount Dimensions 175mm(w) x 250mm(h) x 53mm(d) approx. (metal)
2980-0002 Surface mount Dimensions 160mm(w) x 240mm(h) x 51mm(d) approx. (metal)
Accessory Pack
1 x Installation Instructions; 2 x keys; 1 x Allen Key; 3 x 6K8 0.25W EOL resistors.
Figure 1 – Typical Wiring
+
-
470R
Remote Status Unit
Monitored devices (Max 8)
6K8 EOL
External Inputs
CONN1