Ampac FireFinder PLUS Guide

MAN2995-2 05/09/12
FireFinder PLUS

FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE
Responding to a Fire
Access Level 1
The indicator will be illuminated. The applicable zone indicator will
also be illuminated and more detailed information of the Loop, Sensor and Zones in alarm are displayed on
the LCD as follows.
FIRST ALARM: L1 D1 Z1 15:31
D.DSC:Loop 1 Sensor 1
Z.DCS:Zone 1
LAST ALARM: L4 D49 Z5 15:31
D.DSC:Loop 4 Sensor 49
Z.DCS:Zone 5 Depend C
PRESS PREVIOUS/NEXT TO VIEW OTHER ALARMS
AC:2Z ALM:5 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0
The button is pressed to override any delays to outputs
The button is pressed to silence the buzzer
Access Level 2
The button is pressed to turn ON all alarm devices.
The button is pressed to silence any silence-able outputs that have been activated.
The will be illuminated to indicate that the silence-able outputs have been silenced and resound
is available.
The operation of the SILENCE button will be logged.
The button is pressed to reset the fire condition. All outputs activated in response to the fire will
deactivate and the panel will revert to the normal condition providing there are no other abnormal conditions
present. –RESET IS LOGGED.

FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE
Disabling a Zone / Device
Access Level 2
The following example DISABLES a ZONE.
Place the Keyswitch in the ENABLED position.
Press then Press for Zone 1 selection.
FIREFINDER 17/12/2012 09:00:00
ZONE:1
SELECT ZONE NO. THEN TO OR DISPLAY OR
DEVICE DISABLE/ENABLE KEY
AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0
Now Press the .
For Devices:
Press the then enter Loop number, Press then enter device number.
FIREFINDER 17/10/2013 09:00:00
LOOP:1 DEVICE:1
SELECT DEVICE NO. THEN TO OR DISPLAY OR
ZONE/DEVICE DISABLE/ENABLE KEY
AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0
Now Press the .
The Disable LED will illuminate and the following screen will displayed
Loop 1 Sensor 1 MCP
L1 D1 Z1
STAT:NORMAL /DISB
ZONES DISABLES 1 of 1
AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.
1About This Manual..................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................1
1.2 General Requirements ...............................................................................................1
1.3 References.................................................................................................................1
1.4 Symbols.....................................................................................................................1
2Introduction.............................................................................................................................2
2.1 System Overview.......................................................................................................2
2.2 Overview & Key Features...........................................................................................3
2.3 FACP Configuration Examples...................................................................................4
3FireFinder Plus Description....................................................................................................5
4Placing The Basic System Into Operation .............................................................................7
4.1 Unpacking..................................................................................................................7
4.2 Anti-Static Precautions...............................................................................................7
4.3 Working On The System ............................................................................................7
4.4 The Cabinet ...............................................................................................................7
4.5 Cable Types and Limitations ......................................................................................8
4.6 Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation..................................................................9
4.6.1 Connecting the Mains Earth.......................................................................10
4.6.2 Connecting Power Supply..........................................................................10
4.7 CORRECT Power Up / Turn “ON” Procedure ...........................................................11
4.8 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board....................................................................................12
4.8.1 Battery Connections..................................................................................14
4.8.2 Auxiliary 27 Volt Power..............................................................................14
4.8.3 Monitored Inputs........................................................................................15
4.8.4 Monitored Outputs.....................................................................................16
4.8.5 Relay Output Connections.........................................................................17
4.9 High Current Interface Board....................................................................................18
4.10 Main Board...............................................................................................................19
4.11 Front Panel Board....................................................................................................20
4.12 Main CPU ................................................................................................................21
4.13 Slave CPU...............................................................................................................22
4.14 Addressable Dual Loop Termination Board...............................................................23
4.14.1 Detector loop Isolator Installation...............................................................24
4.14.2 Loop Isolator calculator..............................................................................24
4.14.3 Loop Open / Short Circuit. .........................................................................24
5FireFinder PLUS Control Panel ............................................................................................25
5.1 System Controls.......................................................................................................25
5.2 System Indicators.....................................................................................................28
6Functions And Menus...........................................................................................................29
6.1 The Default LCD Display..........................................................................................29
6.2 LCD Contrast ...........................................................................................................29
6.3 Accessing Functions and Menus..............................................................................29
6.4 Function Menu and Access Levels ...........................................................................30
6.4.1 Forgotten Passwords.................................................................................30
7The Main Menu......................................................................................................................31
7.1 Alarms .....................................................................................................................31
7.2 Stage 1 Alarms.........................................................................................................31
7.3 Pre-Alarms...............................................................................................................32

7.4 Faults.......................................................................................................................32
7.5 Disables...................................................................................................................33
7.6 Walk Tests...............................................................................................................33
7.7 Status ......................................................................................................................34
7.8 Tools........................................................................................................................38
7.9 Setup.......................................................................................................................39
7.10 About.......................................................................................................................40
8The Function Menu...............................................................................................................41
8.1 Date.........................................................................................................................41
8.2 Time.........................................................................................................................41
8.3 Day/Night.................................................................................................................42
8.4 Logs.........................................................................................................................42
8.5 TESTS.....................................................................................................................43
8.6 I/O............................................................................................................................44
8.7 Global (Network Panels)...........................................................................................45
8.8 Passwords (Level III)................................................................................................46
8.9 Programming ...........................................................................................................47
8.9.1 Conv (Conventional) Zone.........................................................................47
8.9.2 Device.......................................................................................................48
8.9.3 Input..........................................................................................................49
8.9.4 Output.......................................................................................................49
8.9.5 Panel Based MCP.....................................................................................49
8.9.6 Sub Address..............................................................................................49
8.9.7 Watchdog..................................................................................................49
8.9.8 Zone programming....................................................................................50
8.9.9 Extra Devices Detected.............................................................................52
8.9.10 Mismatch Detected....................................................................................52
9Incoming Fire Alarm Signal..................................................................................................53
10 Accessing a Loop, Device or Zone.......................................................................................54
11 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing.........................................................................55
12 Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder PLUS Boards........................................56
12.1 Ancillary Services.....................................................................................................56
12.2 Compatible FireFinder PLUS Boards........................................................................56
12.3 Expansion Board......................................................................................................57
12.4 8 Zone Conventional Board......................................................................................58
12.5 32 Zone Alarm Mimic Card.......................................................................................59
12.6 8 Way Switch and Indicator Card..............................................................................60
12.7 16 Way Input Board..................................................................................................61
12.8 8 Way Relay Board..................................................................................................62
12.8.1 Internal Relay Board..................................................................................62
12.8.2 Remote Relay Board.................................................................................63
12.9 8 Way Sounder Board..............................................................................................64
12.10 4 Way Fire Fan Module............................................................................................65
12.11 4 Way Fan Termination Board..................................................................................66
12.12 Communications Extender Board .............................................................................67
12.13 SmartTerminal..........................................................................................................67
12.13.1 Overview...................................................................................................67
12.13.2 Mechanical................................................................................................68
12.13.3 Installation & Cabling.................................................................................69
12.13.4 Setting the SmartTerminal Address............................................................69
12.13.5 Operation..................................................................................................70
12.13.6 SmartTerminal Controls and Indicators......................................................71

12.13.7 SmartTerminal Screen Format...................................................................71
12.14 Printer......................................................................................................................73
12.14.1 Indicators and Buttons...............................................................................73
12.14.2 Maintenance..............................................................................................74
12.14.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering...........................................................76
12.14.4 Printer 5 Volt Power Supply.......................................................................76
13 Expanding the System Through Networking.......................................................................77
13.1 Networking...............................................................................................................77
13.2 Network Interface Card.............................................................................................77
13.3 High Level Interface Expander..................................................................................79
14 Certification Information.......................................................................................................81
15 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................82
15.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................................82
15.2 Troubleshooting FireFinder PLUS.............................................................................83
16 Compatible Devices..............................................................................................................84
17 Address Setting ....................................................................................................................86
18 Glossary of Terms.................................................................................................................87
19 Definitions.............................................................................................................................88
20 Specifications........................................................................................................................89
21 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE..................................................................................................91

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1About This Manual
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains all the information required to install, commission and operate the FireFinder
PLUS Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and is only available to and for the use of personnel
engaged in its installation, commissioning and operation.
1.2 General Requirements
The FireFinder PLUS FACP has been designed and manufactured from high quality commercial
components so as to comply with major world standards. To ensure these standards are not
compromised in any way installation staff and operators should;
➢Be qualified and trained for the task they undertake;
➢Be familiar with the contents of this manual prior to the installation, commissioning or
operation of a FireFinder PLUS control system;
➢Observe anti-static pre-cautions at all times; and
➢Be aware that if a problem is encountered or there is any doubt with respect to the
operational parameters of the installation the supplier should be contacted.
1.3 References
ConfigManager: Operation Manual
Apollo: Detector / Device Manuals
Ampac: Product Data Sheets
British Standard:
BS 5839.1-2013: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm systems for buildings Code of Practice for Design,
Installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
European Standard:
EN54.2-1998: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. Control and Indicating Equipment
EN54.4-1998: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems. Power Supply Equipment
1.4 Symbols
Important operational information
Note: Configuration considerations
Observe antistatic precautions
Mains supply earth
DANGER mains supply present

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2Introduction
2.1 System Overview
The purpose of the FireFinder PLUS Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is to monitor changes in
inputs, report those changes and update selected outputs as programmed.
The FireFinder PLUS FACP is compliant with EN54-2 and EN54-4.
In addition to the mandatory requirements of EN54-2 the FireFinder PLUS FACP meets the
following optional features with requirements:
➢7.8 Output to fire alarm devices
➢7.9 Control of fire alarm routing equipment
➢7.9.1 Output to fire alarm routing equipment
➢7.9.2 Alarm Confirmation input from fire alarm routing equipment
➢7.11 Delays to outputs
➢7.12 Dependencies on more than one alarm signal Type A, B and C
➢8.3 Fault signals from points
➢8.9 Output to fault warning routing equipment
➢9.5 Disablement of each addressable points
➢10 Test condition
Note: The FireFinder PLUS FACP has the capabilities to include functions and features that are
additional to the requirements of EN54-2. These additional functions and features are outlined in this
manual.

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2.2 Overview & Key Features
The FireFinder PLUS 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.
➢Conventional two wire zone detector circuits
➢Multiple input/outputs
➢High Level Interfaces
➢SmartGraphics
➢EV3000
➢Nurse Call
➢SmartTerminal
➢Remote LED mimics
➢Peer to Peer networking
➢Master Slave (Main - Sub) networking
➢Main panel plus Data Gathering Panels networking
Figure 1: Typical Application

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2.3 FACP Configuration Examples
TYPICALFRONTDOORLAYOUTFORAFULLY POPULATEDPANEL
NOTE: PANELLAYOUT MAY VARY DEPENDINGON CLIENTCONFIGURATION
MAINCONTROLBOARD
FRONTPANELCONTROL
SLAVECPU
SLAVECPU
SLAVECPU
CPU BOARD
BRIGADE
O/PTERM
BOARD
EARTH
STUD
MAINS
FUSE
POWER
SUPPLY
UNIT
CABINET BACKPANVIEW
SHOWING MODULESFITTED
TOTHE BACKPAN
ANDWIRINGDETAILS
TO BATTERIES
CN1CN3
2 LOOP
TERMINATION
BOARD
L2+L1-
B
L2+L1-
A EXT
+35V EXT
+35V
L2+L1-
B
L2+L1-
A EXT
+35V EXT
+35V
8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL, SERIALRELAY
AGENT TERMBRD, FAN TERM BRD or
16 WAY INPUT BOARD cab be
mounted above the LOOPTERMINATIONBRD
POWER
CN4
CN2 TX1
POWER
ZD7
CN2 CN1
CN3
NETWORK
INTERFACE
BOARD
COMMS
TXOU TRXOU T
TXINRXIN
POWER
MAINBOARDINTERFACE
+
RESET +
-
SHD SHD
-
COMMSIN COMMSOUT
HEARTBEAT
ACTIVE
MASTER
26/07/2010
BRD86NIC1-
SHIELD
LINK
ISOLATED
CN4
ZD11
SW1
D16
D6
C5 C4
CN3
CN1
CN5 CN6
D13 D14
D1
D2
D12
LK1
R3
SW3
TB2
ZD2
ZD1
ZD13
N1236
D11
TB1
FUSE
1+
O/Ps
POWER
0V +27VBAT- BAT+
MON.EN.
EARTH
MONITOREDINPUTS
E.BOARDSW. POWER
E.BOARDCONTROL
C4+3+2+
4-4+3-3+2-2+1-1+ MONITOREDOUTPUTSRELAY5
N/O CN/C
RELAY4
N/O CN/C
RELAY3
N/O CN/C
RELAY2
N/O CN/CN/CCN/O RELAY1
-+-+
AUXOUT2AUXOUT1
CN3
TB10
TB6
TB5
TB4
TB3
TB2
TB7
TB8
TB9
TB1
LK1
CN10
CN11
CN9
CN8
CN7
CN6
CN4
CN5
OUT
BUZZER
INHIBIT
BUZZER
RS485 EOL
+5V
0V
PRINTER27V
TERMINATION BOARD
1
NODE ADDRESS NETWORK LOOP
COMMS
PSU MONITOR
PRINTER
RESET
27V IN
COMMS1
RS232/MODEM
(BOTTOM) EXPANSIONPANEL EXPANSION LEDS FRONTPANEL
BRIGADEI/F
23
4
BACKLIGHT
EXPANSION
EXTRA CONTROLS
KEYSWITCH
EXPANSION
SLAVE2
SLAVE3
SLAVE4
MODULE
MODULE
COMMS2RS232(TOP)
RS232
COMMS 2
CN26
CN8
CN27
CN11
CN23
CN17
CN13 CN15
CN10
CN4
87654321
SW2
CN18
CN14
CN9
CN16
CN7
CN2 CN5
+
BZ1
SW1
CN3 CN1
LK3
CN20
LK2
CN6
CN100
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
MAIN BOARD
MAIN CPU
SLAVE CPU 4 SLAVE CPU 3 SLAVE CPU 2
CN21
20 WAY
3 WAY
16 WAY
ZoneAlarm
Mimic Card Z1-32
ZoneAlarm
Mimic Card Z33-64
(Fitted if more than 32 Zones fitted)
RJ45
RJ45
Figure 2: Typical Example of a SP1M/SP1X Layout
FRONT DOOR AND FRONT INNER DOOR REAR VIEW SHOWING
INSTALLED BOARDS ON FRONT INNER DOORAND WIRING DETAILS
CABINET BACKPAN VIEW
SHOWING MODULES FITTED TO THE BACKPAN
AND WIRING DETAILS
20 WAY
FRONT PANEL CONTROL
TO BATTERIES
LOOP
TERMINATION
BOARD
BLANK
3 WAY
3 WAY
20 WAY
EARTH
STUD
EXPANSION BOARD
16 WAY
SLAVE CPU
6
NOTE: WIRING MAY VARY DUE TO
CLIENT PANEL CONFIGURATION
CH15
SLAVE CPU
7
SLAVE CPU
8
MAINS
INPUT
CABINET (291-0076)
ANCILLARIES or
HOUSING BLANKS
CN1CN3
ZD7
CN2
RJ45/8 PIN
X- PRINTER
(OEM1447)
C/W MOUNTING
PLATE.
(KIT = 159-0093)
BLANK
SLAVE CPU
5
MAINS
FUSE
POWER
SUPPLY
UNIT
FU SE
BRIGADE
O/P TERM
BOARD
1+
O/Ps
POW ER
0V +27VBAT- BAT+
MON. EN.
EARTH
MONI TORED I NPUTS
E. BOAR D SW. POW ER
E. BOAR D CONT ROL
C4+3+2+
4-4+3-3+2-2+1-1+ MON ITO RED OUTPU TS
RELAY 5
N/O CN/C
RELAY 4
N/O CN/C
RELAY 3
N/O CN/C
RELAY 2
N/O CN/CN/CCN/ORELAY 1
-+-+
AUX OUT 2AUX OUT 1
CN3
TB10
TB6
TB5
TB4
TB3
TB2
TB7
TB8
TB9
TB1
LK1
CN10
CN11
CN9
CN8
CN7
CN6
CN4
CN5
8 ZONE CONVENTIONAL, SERIAL RELAY
AGENT TERM BRD, FAN TERM BRD or
16 WAY INPUT BOARD cab be
mounted above the LOOP TERMINATION BRD
LOOP
TERMINATION
BOARD
LOOP
TERMINATION
BOARD
Zone Alarm
Mimic Card Z1-32
Zone Alarm
Mimic Card Z33-64
(Fitted if more than 32 Zones fitted)
NETWORK
INTERFACE
BOARD
COMMS
TX OUTRXOUT
TX INRX IN
POWER
MAINB OARD INTERFACE
+
RESET +
-
SHD SHD
-
COMMSIN COMMSOUT
HEART B EA T
ACTIVE
MAS TER
26/07/2010
BRD86NIC1-
SHIELD
LINK
ISOLATED
CN4
ZD11
SW1
D16
D6
C5
C4
CN3
CN1
CN5 CN6
D13 D14
D1
D2
D12
LK1
R3
SW3
TB2
ZD2
ZD1
ZD13
N1236
D11
TB1
MAIN CONTROL BOARD
SLAVE CPU SLAVE CPU SLAVE CPU
CPU BOARD
OU T
BUZZER
INHI BIT
BUZZER
RS4 85 EOL
+5 V
0V
PRI NTER 27 V
TERM INATION BO ARD
1
NODE A DDRESS NE TWORK LOO P
COM MS
PSU M ONITO R
PRI NTE R
RESET
27V IN
COMMS1
RS2 32/ MODE M
(BO TTOM) EXPA NSIO N PANEL EXPAN SION LE DS FRON T PANEL
BRIGA DE I/F
23
4
BACK LIGH T
EXPA NSION
EXT RA CONT ROLS
KEY S WITCH
EXP ANSI ON
SLAVE 2
SLAVE 3
SLAVE 4
MOD ULE
MOD ULE
COMM S2 RS23 2 (TOP)
RS2 32
COM MS 2
CN26
CN 8
CN 27
CN1 1
CN 23
CN 17
CN 13 CN 15
CN10
CN 4
87654321
SW 2
CN18
CN 14
CN 9
CN 16
CN7
CN 2 CN5
+
BZ1
SW 1
CN 3 CN1
LK3
CN 20
LK2
CN 6
CN100
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
MAI N BOAR D
MAI N CPU
SLAV E CPU 4 SLAV E CPU 3 SLAV E CPU 2
CN 21
Figure 3: Typical Example of a SP8 Layout

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3FireFinder Plus 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 PLUS consists of two boards collectively known as the Controller.
These boards are the Main Board and the CPU board. Combining these two boards with a front
panel forms the basis for a FireFinder PLUS FACP. A single Controller without an expansion board
has the capacity to interface to four (4) Slave CPU’s modules. These Slave CPU’s can be used for
Loop Termination Boards.
The Main Board has the Slave CPU Board for the first Loop Termination Board and the provision for
mounting of up to three additional Slave CPU’s to interface to loops 2 - 4. The Slave CPU’s all have
the same software installed and the manner in which they operate is automatically determined by the
type of termination or interface board onto which they connect.
If the system is to be expanded to have more than four Slave CPU’s an Expansion Board is required.
This board contains Slave CPU No. 5 and expansion sockets for three more to interface to loops 6 -
8. This configuration allows for a maximum number of 8 Slave CPU’s that any one Controller can
accommodate.
OUT
BUZZER
INHIBIT
BUZZER
RS485 EOL
+5V
0V
PRINTER 27V
TERMINATION BOARD
1
NODE ADDRESS NETWORK LOOP
COMMS
PSU MONITOR
PRINTER
RESET
27V IN
COMMS1
RS232/MODEM
(BOTTOM) EXPANSION PANEL EXPANSION LEDS FRONT PANEL
BRIGADE I/F
23
4
BACKLIGHT
EXPANSION
EXTRA CONTROLS
KEY SWITCH
EXPANSION
SLAVE 2
SLAVE 3
SLAVE 4
MODULE
MODULE
COMMS2 RS232 (TOP)
RS232
COMMS 2
CN26
CN8
CN27
CN11
CN23
CN17
CN13 CN15
CN10
CN4
87654321
SW2
CN18
CN14
CN9
CN16
CN7
CN2 CN5
+
BZ1
SW1
CN3 CN1
LK3
CN20
LK2
CN6
CN100
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
7
68
CN5
CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
DEBUG
CN2
LK1
TP1
MAIN BOARD
MAIN CPU
SLAVE CPU 4 SLAVE CPU 3 SLAVE CPU 2
SLAVE CPU 6 SLAVE CPU 7 SLAVE CPU 8
RS485 COMMS TO
BACKPAN BOARDS
LOOP COMMS
EXTERNAL LOOP
COMMUNICATION
CONNECTS TO NIC
NODE ADDRESS
THE MAIN BOARD
IS FITTED WITH
SLAVE CPU 1
CN10 TO LOOP
TERMINATION BRD
27VDC IN
INTERNAL PRINTER
O/P
TO FRONT KEYPAD
(NOT USED IF THE
PANEL IS A NODE
WITHIN THE SAME
PANEL)
KEYSWITCH
AND EXTRA
CONTROLS
INTERNAL SERIAL
COMMS PORT
EXPANSION LED'S (CN3)
RS485 COMMS TO
FRONT DOOR BRDS
CN21
AN EXPANSION BOARD (BRD86FEPB) CAN BE CONNECTED
TO FACILITATE UP TO FOUR ADDITIONAL SLAVE CPU'S IF REQ
SLAVE CPU 5
ON BOARD
20 WAY
RIBBON
USB
CN25
USB
DEBUG
Figure 4: Single Controller Board with Expansion Board

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FireFinder PLUS has an internal RS485 communication bus that allows for various ancillary boards
(add on modules) to be connect to the panel. These boards can be used to control and monitor field
plant equipment or the addition of an agent release module.
Where the system design exceeds the capability of one FireFinder PLUS then other FireFinder
PLUS panels can be networked together to provide an expanded system containing multiple boards
in a variety of applications.
Some of these applications include:
➢A Master / Slave (Main Sub) FACP arrangement (MFACP / SFACP)
➢A Peer to Peer System
➢Use of Data Gathering Panels (DGP’s)
➢SmartTerminal
➢SmartGraphics
A Network FireFinder PLUS System supports a combination or all these options on a single
network. Each panel on the network is regarded as a “node”. The NETWORK BUS is accessed
using a Network Interface Card (BRD86NIC). The network configuration determines whether a NIC
is required. Configurations can be;
Master / Sub FACP:Where there is one or more FACP’s configured as local panels then each
report the status of their associated zones/devices to a MFACP. There is no control between local
panels as the MFACP is structured to have full control of the entire system.
Peer to Peer:Each FACP user can take control of the entire fire system from any FACP.
Data Gathering Panel:The use of this type of panel may be installed where there is a need to have
field terminations only at one location and all control is performed by an FACP that is remotely
located.
SmartTerminal: Provide the user with the ability to monitor the status of designated areas or an
entire site as well as execute specific interrogation tasks.
SmartGraphics: Is an active graphics system connected to the FireFinder PLUS.

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4Placing The Basic System Into Operation
4.1 Unpacking
Carefully unpack the FireFinder PLUS.
The package should include:
➢FireFinder PLUS 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
4.3 Working On The System
Prior to unplugging any connector, connecting or disconnecting any wiring, removing or replacing
any module or board, ensure that both the Mains and Batteries have been isolated to prevent
damage to panel components.
4.4 The Cabinet
Features:
➢The cabinet is available in four different styles. Each style has the capability of being either
surface or flush mounted. With flush mounting though a surround is required.
➢Normally painted Surf Mist Ripple. Other colours are available on request.
➢The inner and outer door hinges are mounted on the left-hand side of the cabinet which
allow the doors open to an angle of 100º. A keyed entry is provided
➢Knockouts are positioned on gland plates and a cut out is available on the rear of the cabinet
to simplify cable entry. Mounting The Cabinet
Note: It is recommended the cabinet should be installed in a clean, dry, vibration-free area.
Open the front door. Use the keyhole mounting holes in the top corners and in the lower middle of
the unit to mount it on the wall. Cables to connect the system to its external actuating devices are
brought in through the knockouts on the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Tap lightly around the
rimof the knockout
R6mm.
12 mm
3 mm
Figure 5: Example SP1 Back Pan Mounting Hole & Removing Knockouts

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4.5 Cable Types and Limitations
All System wiring should be installed in accordance with the national wiring regulations where the
panel is being installed.
To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical
interference in the system wiring, we recommend the use of Fire-resistant screened cables
throughout the installation, examples of which include the following:
Manufacturer
Cable Type
CoreSize (mm2)
1
1.5
2.5
Ventcroft*
No Burn Platinum
✓
✓
✓
Ventcroft
Diamond
✓
✓
✓
Prysmian cables & systems Ltd
FP200 Gold LSOH
✓
✓
✓
Prysmian cables & systems Ltd
FP Plus
✓
✓
✓
AEI Cables Ltd
Firetec Multicore LSZH
✓
✓
✓
CAvicel SpA
Firecel SR/114H
✓
✓
✓
Tratos Cavi SpA
FIRE-Safe TW950
✓
✓
✓
Eland Cables
FireForce
✓
✓
✓
Draka
Firetuf (OHLS)
✓
✓
✓
Draka
Firetuf Plus
✓
✓
✓
* For LPCB approval the panel was tested with Ventcroft No Burn Platinum 1.5mm2 cable.

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4.6 Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation
This product shall be installed in accordance with all applicable national and/or regional Codes of
Practice and standards.
In the UK this is BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and BS 5839-1, Fire detection and alarm
systems for buildings: Code of practice for system design, installation and maintenance.
The Mains Supply wiring should be fire resistant 3 core cable (no less than 1mm2and no more than
2.5mm2), or a suitable three conductor system fed from an isolating switched fused spur, fused at
3A.
The Mains supply must be exclusive to the panel, secure from unauthorised operation, and be
marked ‘FIRE ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’.
As an alternative to a switched fused spur, a double pole isolating device (B) may be used in the
Mains feed from the Main Distribution Board (A) to the CIE (C), providing it meets the
appropriate wiring regulations - see diagram below.
For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device shall
be incorporated in the building installation wiring.
Within the CIE the mains supply will be connected to either a 5 Amp 27-volt supply or 14 Amp 27-
volt power supply via a fused terminal block (refer section 4.6.2 below).
These supplies will be either mounted in the upper or lower right-hand corner of the cabinet with the
Brigade Board mounted above or below or to the side of the PSU.
The wiring should enter the cabinet through the nearest knockout entry hole on that side.

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4.6.1 Connecting the Mains Earth
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.
M4 Shake Proof Washer
M4 Shake Proof Washer
CHASSIS EARTH TERMINAL
M4 Nut
Earth Cable
Earth Cable
M4 Nut
M4 Shake Proof Washer *
M4 Nut *
Note:
* Extra M4 Nut and M4 SPW are
provided finger tight on the Earth bolt.
Figure 6: Panel Earthing
4.6.2 Connecting Power Supply
Output Voltage: 27.4 Volts.
FUSE Rating 5.6A PSU: 2 Amp 3AG Slow Blow
FUSE Rating 14A PSU: 5Amp 3AG Slow Blow
Mains cable should be no less than 0.75mm
POWER CABLE
BROWN (ACTIVE)
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
LED1
DC 27V
TO PANEL
EARTH (GREEN)
LN GND V-
V ADJ
FUSE
EARTH GREEN
TO CHASSIS EARTH
TERMINAL
V+V+ V-
Figure 7: Mains Power Connection to the Power Supply

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4.7 CORRECT Power Up / Turn “ON” Procedure
Once all the field devices are installed and the wiring has been correctly terminated the FireFinder
PLUS is ready to turn on. For reliable power up it is essential the following procedure be followed;
1. Turn the Mains power on, THEN
2. Connect the batteries observing correct polarity.
3. The green power on LED should be illuminated.

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4.8 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board
The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (BRD86BPSC) monitors and controls the power supply, battery charging,
monitored / un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 5 relay outputs.
Connections
TB(x)
Function
Type of Output
TB1
Aux Out x 2
Protected
TB2
Relay 1
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB3
Relay 2
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB4
Relay 3
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB5
Relay 4
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB6
Relay 5
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB7
Monitored Outputs x 4
24Vdc 10K EOL
TB8
Monitored Inputs x 4
Switched Negative, 10K EOL
TB9
Battery Out / 27VDC PSU IN
Protected
TB10
External Board / SW POWER
CN(x)
Function
Type of Output
CN1
JTAG
CN1
SGD
CN3
External Board Controls
CN4-8
Power Out
1 Amp ( protected )
Relay Information
Voltage Free contacts are rated at 1A @ 30V
Back EMF Protection
Inductive loads fitted to the Brigade PSU Monitor Board MUST be fitted with “Flyback” diodes at the
load for back EMF protection.
Transient Protection
Recognised transient line protection methodologies at the FACP and the load MUST be considered
when connecting any control devices to the outputs be they in close or remote.

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Isolate
Relay
Alarm
Relay
Batt Fail
Relay
(Normally
Energised)
Fault
Relay
To CN20 of the Main
Controller Board
CN4 to 8 Supplies
Regulated +27VDC
to Internal Boards
1A/ Connector
+27VDC
fromPSU
Note: N/C C N/O
Denotes Voltage Free Contacts
N/C= Normally Closed
C = Common
N/O= Normally Open
EOL
Required
C
N/C
N/O
EOL
10K
Ohms
Warning
System
Alarm
Battery 2
12Volts
Battery 1
12Volts
+--
+
Bell
Note:
If a diode is NOT fitted
internally toa bell / sounder a
diode MUST be fitted as
shown - fit 1N4004 or similar
2 x AUX OUT
27VDC @ 2A
HPCI
EOL
10K
Ohms
Sounder
EOL's
Required
Relays are
Programmable
Default Setup
Shown
BATT
FLT.
POWER OK
22/09/09
SGD
AUX OUT1 AUX OUT2
+ - + -
RELAY1
N/O C N/C N/CCN/ORELAY2 N/CCN/ORELAY 3 N/CCN/ORELAY 4 N/CCN/ORELAY 5 MONITORED OUTPUTS
1+ 1- 2+ 2- 3+ 3- 4+ 4- 2+ 3+ 4+
C
JTAG
E. BOARD CONTROL
COMMS. COMMS.
MONITORED INPUTS ETH
MON EN
BAT+BAT- +27V
0V
POWER
COMMS FAIL
O/Ps
EOL
1+
E. BOARD SW. POWER
BRD86BPSC4-
EXTTEMP
L9
R103 R108
C36
C34
C35
C56
C58
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
CN11
CN10
CN1
CN2
D9
D10
D11
D7
LK1
M2
M11
M1
M4
M12
M3
M6
M13
M5
M8
M14
M7
M10
M15
M9
Q5
R75
RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL5
TB1
TB9
TB8
TB7
TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
TH4
TH2 TH1
TH7 TH8
U2
U8
U5
U6
U7
ZD8
ZD5
ZD4
ZD1
ZD6
ZD2
ZD7
ZD3
TB10
HSNK2
CN3
N1236
L6
L7
L8
C43
CN12
1
T1
Q8
TH5
HSNK1
TH9
CN8
M16
RS485
COMMS.
IN
RS485
COMMS.
OUT
Figure 8: Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Layout
Note: When connecting to the Brigade PSU Monitor board transient and “Flyback” (Back EMF)
protection methodologies MUST be applied.

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4.8.1 Battery Connections
A FireFinder PLUS requires two (2) 12 volt batteries (TB9). 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.
Battery size is dependant on system configuration and can vary from 12 AHr to over 100 AHr.
Note: Refer to Ampac’s battery calculation tool to calculate the required battery size.
TB9 is located on the bottom
right hand side of the board
+27VDC
from PSU
Battery 2
12Volts
Battery 1
12 Volts
+--
+
HPCI
POWER OK
22/09/09
SGD
AUX OU T 1 AUX O UT 2
+-
N/CCN/O N/C
C
N/O 1+ 1- 2+ 2- 3+ 3- 4+ 4- 2+ 3+ 4+
C
JTAG
E. BOARD CONTROL
CO MMS. COMMS .
ETH
BAT+
BAT- +27V
0V
COMMS FAIL
EOL
1+
E. BOARD SW . POWER
BRD86BPSC4-
EXT TEM P
L9
R103 R1 08
C36
C34
C35
C56
C58
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
CN11
CN10
CN1
CN2
D9
D10
D11
D7
LK1
M2
M11
M1
M4
M12
M3
M6
M13
M5
M8
M14
M7
M10
M15
M9
Q5
R75
RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL5
TB1 TB8
TB7
TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
TH4
TH2 TH1
TH7 TH8
U2
U8
U5
U6
U7
ZD8
ZD5
ZD4
ZD1
ZD6
ZD2
ZD7
ZD3
TB10
HSNK2
CN3
N1236
L6
L7
L8
C43
CN12
1
T1
Q8
TH5
HSNK1
TH9
CN8
M16
CN10
RS48 5
CO MM S.
IN
CN11
RS48 5
CO MM S.
OUT
RELAY 4 RELAY 5 MONITORED OUTPUTS
N/CCN/O N/CCN/ON/CCN/O RELAY 3
RELAY 2
RELAY 1
+-
POWER
O/Ps
BATT
FLT.
MO N EN
MONITORED INPUTS
+27VDC
from PSU
Battery 2
12Volts
Battery 1
12 Volts
+--
+
TB9
+
+
-
-
BAT+
BAT- +27V
0V
TB9
BRIGADE
BOARD
Figure 9: Battery Connections to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board
4.8.2 Auxiliary 27 Volt Power
Two (2) 1 Amp outputs are available from TB1 terminals 1+ (plus) and 2- (minus) or 3+ and 4- on the
Brigade Board. It is important to note these outputs are short circuit monitored.
TB1 is located in the middle of the
left hand side of the board
TB1
N1236
2 X LIMITED 2A
AUX POWER
OUTPUTS
AUX OUT1
AUX OUT2
+ -
+ -
Figure 10: Auxiliary 27VDC Power Output