Ampac SP Series Guide

MAN2744 NAB Revision: June 2008
FireFinder ™
SP Series
EARTHFAULT
TESTMODE
SYSTEMFAULT
SUPPLYFAULT
POWERON
PRE-ALARM
AUXALARM
WARNING
SYSFAULT
Finder
TM
Fire
WARNINGSYS
ISOLATE
EXTERNALBELL
ISOLATE
PREVIOUSNEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE
ISOLATE
RESET
ISOLATED
ALARM
FAULT
AUXILIARY
FAULT/ISOLATE
FAULT
OUTPUTISOLATE
AIF
ACTIVE
DE-ISOLATELOOP
1
ABC
2
DEFGHI
3
SENSOR
JKL
4
MNO
5
PQRS
6
ZONE
TUV
78
WXYZ
9
SYMB
TO
0
SPACE
ENTER
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
MENU
CANCELENTRY
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Installation
Commissioning
&
Operation

FireFinder ™ FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE
ii
1. INDICATION ( INCOMING FIRE ALARM CONDITION )
2. ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM
3. REPEAT THE ABOVE STEPS TO ACKNOWLEDGE ALL ALARMS
4. ISOLATE BELL
5. RESET ALARMS
6. ACKNOWLEDGE RESET
ALARM
ALARM LED FLASHING
Loop X sensor X TYPE
LX SX ZX STAT: ALARM
DATE & TIME
ZONE ALARMS X OF XX
LCD DISPLAY OF DESCRIPTION
TYPE, ADDRESS, DATE & TIME
AND NUMBER OF
UNACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS
ACKNOWLEDGE
PRESS ACKNOWLEDGE KEY
PRESS NEXT TO SCROLL TO NEXT ALARM
NEXT
Loop X sensor X TYPE
LX SX ZX STAT: ALARM
DATE & TIME
ACKED ZONE ALARMS X OF XX
LCD DISPLAY OF DESCRIPTION
TYPE, ADDRESS, DATE & TIME
AND NUMBER OF
ACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS
ALARM
ALARM LED STEADY
PRESS TO ISOLATE BELLS
INDICATOR WILL TURN ON
EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE
RESET PRESS TO RESETALL
ACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS
ACKNOWLEDGE
PRESS ACKNOWLEDGE KEY

Table Of Contents Page No
1 Non Disclosure Agreement.........................................................................................................1
2 About This Manual.......................................................................................................................2
2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................2
2.2 General Requirements .................................................................................................2
2.3 References.....................................................................................................................2
2.4 Symbols.........................................................................................................................2
3 System Overview..........................................................................................................................3
4 FireFinder
TM
Description..............................................................................................................5
5 Placing The Basic System Into Operation.................................................................................7
5.1 Unpacking......................................................................................................................7
5.2 Anti-Static Precautions ................................................................................................7
5.3 Working On The System ..............................................................................................7
5.4 The Cabinet ...................................................................................................................7
5.5 Mounting The Cabinet..................................................................................................7
5.6 Operational Parameters ...............................................................................................8
5.7 Cabling Recommendations .........................................................................................8
5.8 Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation................................................................9
5.9 Current Limiter, Fuse Board......................................................................................11
5.10 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board 302 - 6730..................................................................12
5.11 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board & Battery Connections ............................................14
5.12 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Auxiliary 27 Volt Power ...........................................14
5.13 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board DBA / MCP & Door Switch Connections................14
5.14 Brigade PSU Monitor Board ASE Fault Brigade Box Connection.........................14
5.15 Connecting a Bell / Sounder to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board ........................15
5.16 Warning System Connections...................................................................................15
5.17 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Relay Output Connections......................................15
5.18 Main Board BRD85MBA ............................................................................................16
5.19 Front Panel Board 302 -690 .......................................................................................17
5.20 Main CPU BRD85CPU.................................................................................................18
5.21 Slave CPU 302-669.....................................................................................................19
5.22 RS232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing.................................................20
5.23 Ancillary Services.......................................................................................................20
5.24 Conventional Zone Board 302 - 6710........................................................................21
5.25 Addressable Loop Termination Board 302 - 7350...................................................22
6 Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder
TM
Boards.................................................23
6.1 16/16 Input / Output Board 302 - 6720 ......................................................................24
6.2 8 Way Relay Board 302 – 6760 / 1 .............................................................................24
6.3 16 Way Input Board 302 - 6770..................................................................................25
6.4 Serial Relay Board 302 - 7320....................................................................................25
6.5 Fire Fan Module BRD25FCB......................................................................................26
6.6 Fan Termination Board BRD25FTB...........................................................................26
6.7 Zone & General Indicator Card..................................................................................27
6.8 8 Way Sounder Monitor Board 302 – 7420 / 1..........................................................28

6.9
Printer ..........................................................................................................................29
6.9.1 Indicators and Buttons ...............................................................................29
6.9.2 Maintenance.................................................................................................30
6.9.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering.........................................................31
6.9.4 Printer 5 Volt Power Supply ( 302-713 ).....................................................31
7 Expanding the System Through Networking ..........................................................................32
7.1 Communications: Controller Interface Card 302 - 725............................................32
7.2 Communications: Network Interface Card 302 - 724...............................................32
7.3 Expansion Board ( 302-688 )......................................................................................33
7.4 Expansion Controller .................................................................................................33
7.5 Networking ..................................................................................................................34
7.6 Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Panel 302 - 7200...................................................36
8 SmartTerminal............................................................................................................................37
8.1 Operation.....................................................................................................................37
8.2 Access levels ..............................................................................................................37
8.3 Specifications..............................................................................................................38
8.4 Overview......................................................................................................................38
8.5 Operational & Key Features.......................................................................................39
8.6 Mechanical...................................................................................................................39
8.7 Installation & Cabling.................................................................................................40
8.8 Setting the Address....................................................................................................41
8.9 Setting the SmartTerminal Controller Configuration in ConfigManager ...................42
8.10 Setting the SmartTerminal Reporting Parameters in ConfigManager........................42
8.11 SmartTerminal Controls.............................................................................................43
8.12 SmartTerminal Indicators ..........................................................................................45
9 LCD Screen Format....................................................................................................................47
9.1 Trouble Shooting Chart..............................................................................................48
10 Agent Release Control...............................................................................................................49
10.1 Operation.....................................................................................................................49
10.2 Agent Release Module BRD25ARB -A......................................................................54
10.3 Controlled Access ......................................................................................................54
10.4 Panel Indicators..........................................................................................................54
10.5 Local Control Station ( LCS ) BRD25ARB -B ...........................................................56
10.6 Agent Release Termination Board BRD25ATB........................................................57
10.7 Interface Wiring...........................................................................................................58
10.8 Warning Signs.............................................................................................................60
11 Occupant Warning Systems .....................................................................................................62
11.1 EV60 / 120 ....................................................................................................................66
11.2 EV3000 .........................................................................................................................66
12 Brigade Devices .........................................................................................................................67
12.1 ASE ( Vic Metro ) Brigade Box...................................................................................67
12.2 Brigade Box ( Deltec WA, SA, TAS,QLD ) ................................................................67
13 FireFinder
TM
Operation ..............................................................................................................68
13.1 The Control Panel.......................................................................................................68
Function And Menu..............................................................................................................................71
13.2 The Default LCD Display............................................................................................71
13.3 Accessing Functions and Menus..............................................................................71
13.4 Function Menu and Access Levels...........................................................................71
13.4.1 Forgotten Passwords..................................................................................71

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The Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................72
14.1 Status Menu.................................................................................................................72
14.2 Testing Menu...............................................................................................................74
14.2.1 Alarm Test....................................................................................................74
14.2.2 Fault Test......................................................................................................74
14.2.3 Lamp Test.....................................................................................................74
15 Main Functions...........................................................................................................................75
15.1 Setting the Function Date Facility.............................................................................75
15.2 Setting the Function Time Facility............................................................................75
15.3 Setting the Function Daynight Facility.....................................................................75
15.4 Function Logs Facility................................................................................................75
15.5 The Function Test Facility .........................................................................................76
15.6 Function Manual I/O Control......................................................................................77
15.7 Function Access ( Level II ) / Passwords ( Level III )...............................................77
15.8 Function Programming ..............................................................................................78
15.8.1 Conventional Zone Programming..............................................................78
15.8.2 Device Programming ..................................................................................79
15.8.3 Input Programming .....................................................................................79
15.8.4 Output Programming ..................................................................................79
15.8.5 Manual Control Point ( MCP ).....................................................................80
15.8.6 Sub Address ................................................................................................80
15.8.7 Watchdog .....................................................................................................80
15.9 Self Learn.....................................................................................................................80
15.9.1 Extra Devices Detected...............................................................................80
15.9.2 Mismatch Detected......................................................................................81
16 Incoming Fire Alarm Signal.......................................................................................................81
17 Accessing a Loop, Sensor or Zone..........................................................................................82
18 List of Compatible Devices .......................................................................................................82
18.1 Short Circuit Isolation ................................................................................................82
18.2 Compatible Devices....................................................................................................83
19 Certification Information ...........................................................................................................85
20 Statement of Compliance..........................................................................................................86
20.1 Installation Details......................................................................................................88
21 Commissioning Test Report .....................................................................................................89
21.1 Procedure ....................................................................................................................90
21.2 System Information ....................................................................................................90
22 Troubleshooting Chart...............................................................................................................93
23 Address Setting..........................................................................................................................94
24 Battery Capacity Calculation ....................................................................................................95
25 Glossary of Terms....................................................................................................................100
26 Definitions.................................................................................................................................101
27 Quick Reference Guides..........................................................................................................102

FireFinder ™Installation Commissioning & Operation
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1Non Disclosure Agreement
This contract has been entered into by the person or company user of this document (hereafter called the
Trader) and AMPAC Technologies (hereafter called AMPAC) of 97 Walters Drive, Osborne Park Western
Australia 6017. Under terms and conditions as specified here under.
Whereas AMPAC and the Trader for their mutual benefit and pursuant to a working relationship which may
be established, anticipate that AMPAC will disclose in the form of this document, information of a secret, or
confidential or proprietary nature (hereinafter collectively referred to as Proprietary Information).
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accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the mutual covenants contained
herein, the Trader hereby agrees as follows:
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any Proprietary information which is disclosed to the Trader by AMPAC under this Agreement.
Proprietary Information disclosed under this Agreement may be used by the Trader only for the
purpose of carrying out work on or with AMPAC supplied equipment and may not be used for any other
purpose whatsoever.
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persons within its organisation only if such persons are legally bound in writing to protect the
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Information which :
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4. Is approved for release by written authorisation of AMPAC; or
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confidential or proprietary nature.
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successors and assigns.
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date of issue of this document.
These terms are accepted by the Trader on receipt and retention of this document.

FireFinder ™Installation Commissioning & Operation
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2About This Manual
2.1 Introduction
This manual contains all the information required to install, commission and operate the
FireFinder™ SP
series Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) fitted with Version 6 software and is only available to and for the
use of personnel engaged in its installation, commissioning and operation.
2.2 General Requirements
The
FireFinder™ SP series 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;
1. be qualified and trained for the task they undertake;
2. be familiar with the contents of this manual prior to the installation, commissioning or
operation of a
FireFinder™ control system;
3. observe anti-static pre-cautions at all times; and
4. 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.
2.3 References
FireFinder™ Technical Manual
ConfigManager ( V6 )
FireFinder™ Detector Manual
Australian Standards: AS1670 - Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, system design,
installation, and commissioning, Part 1 & Part 4
AS1851 - Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and equipment - Fire
Detection and Alarm Systems.
AS4428 - Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems – Control and
Indicating Equipment. Part 1 and Part 4
2.4 Symbols
L Important operational information
☞ Note: Configuration considerations
Observe antistatic precautions
Mains supply earth
DANGER mains supply present

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3System Overview
The
FireFinder™ SP series 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
➢Graphical Interfaces
➢Remote LCD Annunciators
➢Remote LCD Repeaters
➢Remote LED mimics
➢Peer to Peer networking
➢Master Slave (Main - Sub) networking
➢Main panel plus Data Gathering Panels networking
and; is built to comply with the following standards:
➢Australian Standard: AS 4428.1
➢New Zealand Standard: NZ4512
➢European Standard: EN54
➢Malaysian Standard: MS1404
➢Singapore Standard: CP10
E.O.L
3K3
CONVENTIONAL ZONE
USING CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
AND BASES
CONVENTIONAL ZONE
CIRCUIT
ADDRESSABLE
LOOP
ISOLATOR
ION OPTICAL HEAT
ANALOGUE DETECTORS MANUAL CALL
POINT ( MCP )
ISOLATOR
E.O.L
6K2
FIRE
ALARM
PRESS HERE
TO BREAK
EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATION
LOOP
4K7
4K7
FIRE
ALARM
PRESS HERE
TO BREAK
FIRE
ALARM
PRESS HERE
TO BREAK
HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE
HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE
ANCILLARY
SERVICES
EARTH FAULT
TEST M ODE
SYSTEM FAULT
SU PPLY FA ULT
POWERO N
PR E-A LAR M
AUXAL ARM
WARNING
SYS FAULT
Finder
TM
Fire
WARNING SYS
ISO L ATE
EXTERNALBELL
ISO L ATE
PREVIO US NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE ISOLATERESET
ISOLATED
ALARM
FAULT
AUXILIARY
FAUL T / ISO LATE
FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE
AIF
ACT IVE
DE-ISOLATE LOOP
1
ABC
2
DEF GHI
3
SENSOR
JKL
4
MNO
5
PQRS
6
ZON E
TUV
7 8
WXYZ
9
SYMB
TO
0
SPAC E
ENTERDISPLAY FUNCTION MENU
CANCELENTRY
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY
FIREFINDER 15/1/2003 14:00:00
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PH: 08 9242 3333
SYST EM IS NORMAL
AS PER INPUT 1
AS PER INPUT 1
20K
EOL
4K7
N/O INPUT
SWITCH
RELAY
O/P 1
IN-1
IN-2
IN-3
C1
NC
NO
C2
NC
NO
C3
NC
NO
RELAY
O/P 2
RELAY
O/P 3
FIREFINDER
FACP
SINGLE INPUT
DEVICE
FLOW SWITCH
E.O.L 20K
LOOP SOUNDER
L1
L2
E.O.L 10K
SOUNDER
SOUNDER
CONTROL
+
-
+24V DC
N/O CN/C
RELAY
OUTPUT
AUX OUTPUTS
INPUT/OUTPUT
UNIT
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
MAXIMUM OF 20
ZONE MONITOR
OUT
IN
SPECIFICATIONS:
MAX LENGTH = 2KM
MAX RESISTANCE = 50ohms
MIN CABLE SIZE = 1.5mm²
MONITORED
INPUT
+
-
+24V DC
THREE INPUT / OUTPUT
DEVICE
E.O.L 20K
MENU
PREVIOUS NEXT BUZZER
MUTE
PRE-ALARMISOLATEDEFECTALARMNORMAL
Alarm Isolate Fault Alarm Iso late
Fault
Figure 1: Typical Application

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FACP Configuration Examples
TYPICAL FRONT DOOR LAYOUT FOR AFULLY POPULATED PANEL
NOTE: PANEL LAYOUT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON CLIENT CONFIGURATION
X- MAF (341-0015) CONSISTS OF:
1- CONTROL PANEL BOARD (302-6906)
1- MAIN BOARD (BRD85MBA"X"-A)
1- CPU (BRD85CPU"X"-D)
X-SLAVE CPU (302-6692)
MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA)
20 WAY
10 WAY
FRONT PANEL CONTROL (302-6906)
CN3
CN21
CN20
TH1 CN8
CN1
CN6
D13
D14
CN3
C12
BZ1 CN5
CN2
CN7
CN11
CH16
CH15
CH6 CH8
CH2
CH1
CN16
CN14
CN18
R17
TP3
RN17RN20
CN4
CN10
CN15
CN13
CN17
c
ba
4 3 2
BRIGADEI/F
FRON T PANE LEXPANSIONLEDS
EXPANSIONPANEL
MODEM
27VIN
PRI NT ER
PSUM ONITOR
LOOPCOMMS
1
+
3 WAY
CN1
CN2
1
SLAVE CPU (302-6692)
CH8
CN1
CN2
1
CH8
CN1
CN2
1
16 WAY
SLAVE CPU (302-6692) SLAVE CPU (302-6692)
U15
CN2
a b c
U11
U10
U14
U13
CPU BOARD (BRD85CPU)
PRINTER PSU (302-7130)
C/W CAB2153
26 WAY
CN3
10 WAY
+ -+ -
+ - AUXI LIARY
+ BAT-+ IN- DBA/ MCP
DOORSW
BELL2BELL1
FAULTVALVE MON
BATTFAIL NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC+ - + - NO C NC + - + -
ALARM IS OLATE
C
SGD II
WARN SYSAUXPOWERO/P
TB10
CN3
TB4
CN2
CN1
TB6
TB5
CN6
TB3
CN5
TB2
BRIGADE
O/P TERM
BOARD
(302-6732)
EARTH
STUD
MAINS
SWITCH
POWER
SUPPLY
UNIT
CABINET BACKPAN VIEW
SHOWING MODULES FITTED
TO THE BACKPAN
AND WIRING DETAILS
TO BATTERIES
TB1 TB2
CN2CN1
TB3
CTS RTS RXD TXD COM D ABCS-+ D ABCS-+ COMMSOUTCOMMSIN
OUT
CTS RTS RXD
TXD COM
SCRN
TRX- TRX+
0V +27V
TB3
CN1
TB2
TB1
CN3
OPTIONAL NETWORKING BOARDS
302-7240 NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
302-7250 CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD.
NOTE: POSITION MAY VARY AS SHOWN
AND ISFOR INDICATION ONLY.
302-7240
302-7250
X- PRINTER
(OEM1447)
C/W MOUNTING
PLATE.
(KIT = 159-0093)
GENERAL INDICATOR, OR
L(AC) N(AC)
-V -V +V +V
(AC)
ACTIVE NEUTRAL GROUND -VE +VE
DANGER
240V
FAN CONTROLOR
AGENT RELEASE
CN1CN3
2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD
(302-7350) OR
16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD
(302-671B)
L2+ L1-
B
L2+L1-
AEXT
+35V EXT +35V
L2+L1-
B
L2+L1-
AEXT
+35V EXT +35V
SERIAL RELAY
BRD (302-7320) OR
AGENT TERM BRD
(BRD25ATB) OR
FAN TERM
BRD (BRD25FTB)
POWER
CN4
CN2 TX1
POWER
ZD7
CN2 CN1
CN3
MOUNTED ON CONVENTIONAL
OR LOOPTERMINATION BRD
Figure 2: Typical Example of an SP1X Layout
FRONT DOOR AND FRONT INNER DOOR REAR VIEW SHOWING
INSTALLED BOARDS ON FRONT INNER DOORAND WIRING DETAILS
+ -+ -
+ - AUXILIARY
+ BAT -+ IN - DBA/M CP
DOOR SW
BELL2BELL1
FAULTVALVEMON
BATTFAIL NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C N C+ - + - N O C NC + - + -
ALARM ISOLATE
C
SGD II
WARN SYSAUX POWER O/P
TB10
CN3
TB4
CN2
CN1
TB6
TB5
CN6
TB3
CN5
TB2
CABINET BACKPAN VIEW
SHOWING MODULES FITTED TO THE BACKPAN
AND WIRING DETAILS
BRIGADE
PSU MON.
BOARD
MAIN CONTROL BOARD
20 WAY
10 WAY
FRONT PANEL CONTROL
TO BATTERIES
2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD
OR
16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD
CN8
CN1
CN6
CN5
CN7
CH15
CH2
CN10
BRIG A DE I/F
PRINTER
PSUMONITOR
BLANK
3 WAY
3 WAY
SLAVE CPU 4
20 WAY
EARTH
STUD
302-6880 EXPANSION BOARD
TB1 TB2
CN2
CN1
TB3
CTS
RTS
RXD
TXD
COM
D ABCS-+ D ABCS-+ COMMSOUTCOMMSIN
OUT
CTS
RTS
RXD
TXD
COM
SCRN
TRX-
TRX+
0V
+27V
TB3
CN1
TB2
TB1
CN3
OPTIONAL NETWORKING BOARDS
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD.
NOTE: POSITION MAY VARYAS SHOWN
AND IS FOR INDICATION ONLY.
16 WAY
NETWORK
I/F CARD
SLAVE CPU 3
SLAVE CPU 2
SLAVE CPU
6
NOTE: WIRING MAY VARY DUE TO
CLIENT PANEL CONFIGURATION
CH15
CONTROLLER
I/F CARD
CPU BOARD
SLAVE CPU
7
SLAVE CPU
8
MAINS
INPUT
16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD
CABINET (291-0076)
L(AC) N(AC) -V -V +V +V (AC)
POWER
SUPPLY
UNIT
ACTIVE NEUTRAL GROUND -VE +VE
ANCILLARIES or
HOUSING BLANKS
AGENT RELEASE
MODULE OR
FIRE FAN CONTROL
MODULE
CN1CN3
AGENT TERM
BRD OR
FAN TERM
BRD
ZD7
CN2
RJ45/8 PIN
RJ45/8 PIN
MAINS
SWITCH
DANGER
240V
GENERAL
INDICATOR
CARD
X- PRINTER
(OEM1447)
C/W MOUNTING
PLATE.
(KIT = 159-0093)
BLANK
SLAVE CPU
5
Figure 3: Typical Example of an SP8X Layout

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4FireFinder
TM
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™ consists of two boards collectively known as the Controller. These boards
are the Main Board (BRD85MBA) and the CPU board (BRD85CPU). Combining these two boards with a
front panel (302-690) forms the basis for a
FireFinder™ FACP. A single FireFinder™ Controller without an
expansion board has the capacity to interface to four (4)
FireFinder™ Slave CPU’s modules. Each of these
Slave CPU’s can interface to 16 Zone Conventional Termination Boards, Loop Termination Boards or
Input/Output Boards as well as communicate with the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (302-673).
The Main Board (BRD85MBA) has the Slave CPU Board for the first Loop Termination Board and the
provision for mounting of up to three additional
FireFinder™ Slave CPU’s. The FireFinder™ 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 (302-688) is
required. This board contains
FireFinder™ Slave CPU No. 5 and expansion sockets for three more. This
configuration allows for a maximum number of 8 Slave CPU’s that any one Controller can accommodate.
If a system is required to be expanded beyond eight Slave CPU’s then either local networking using up to a
total of four controllers (max 32 Slave CPU’s) within the one cabinet may be fitted or external networking
must be used.
The
FireFinder™ has an internal ASPI ( Ampac Serial Peripheral Interface ) serial bus. This serial bus
provides interfacing to the Brigade /PSU Monitor Board and if required up to eight (8) Sounder Board/s
(302-7420/1).
FireFinder™ has a second serial interface that connects to ancillary boards that can be designed into a
system to control / monitor field plant / equipment and agent release .
Where the system design exceeds the capability of one
FireFinder™ then other FireFinder™ panels can be
networked together to provide an expanded system containing multiple boards in a variety of applications.
Some of these applications include:
¾A Master / Slave (Main Sub) FACP arrangement (MFACP / SFACP)
¾A Peer to Peer System
¾Use of Data Gathering Panels (DGP’s)
¾LCD Annunciators
¾LCD Repeater Panels (LCDR)
¾SmartGraphics
A Network
FireFinder™ 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 can be accessed using either a
Network Interface Card (NIC 302-724) and/or Controller Interface Card (CIC 302-725). Modules that are
supported on the network are Remote LED Mimic Board (302-715), Remote Liquid Crystal Display
Repeater (302-720, 302-721), remote
FireFinder™ main panels and other FireFinder™ remote data
gathering panels. The network configuration determines whether a NIC or a CIC or a combination of both
is required.

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Master / Sub FACP :Where there are 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 is regarded as a Master FACP and therefore a 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.
LCD Repeater Panel : The LCDR’s are network compatible and 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™.
Figure 4: Single Controller Board with Expansion Board
MAIN CPU
27VDC (CN16) IN
302-6692 302-6692 302-6692
EXTERNAL LOOP COMMUNICATION CONNECTS TO NIC OR CIC
#2 UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL SLAVE CPU's (302-6692) CAN BE SLOTTED ONTO THE MAIN BOARD.
TO CN5 OF THE BRIGADE BOARD OR SOUNDER CONTROL BRD IN CN1
INTERNAL PRINTER OUTPUT
TO FRONT KEYPAD (NOT USED IF THE PANEL IS A DGP OR SLAVE CONTROLLER)
INTERNAL SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT
MODEM I/O PORT
THE MAIN BOARD CARRIES SLAVE CPU 1. CN10 CABLES VIA A 20 WAY CABLE TO THE PANEL BOARDS
AN EXPANSION BOARD (302-6880)CAN BE CONNECTED TO FACILITATE UP TO 4 ADDITIONAL MODULES IF REQUIRED
302-6692 302-6692 302-6692
UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL SLAVE CPU's ( 6, 7 & 8 ) CAN BE SLOTTED INTO THE EXP BOARD.
CN2
CN2
CN2
CN2 CN2
CN2
MAIN BOARD
LOOP COMMS
CN11
302-6880 JUN 98
CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4
SW3
CN17
CN16
CN7
CN2 CN1
CN8
NODE ADDRESS
PRINTER
BACKLIGHT
EXPANSION PANEL
EXPANSION LEDS
FRONT PANEL CN6
#1 PANEL BOARDS ARE CONNECTED VIA A 20 WAY RIBBON TO CN1 ON A SLAVE CPU
SLAVE CPU 2
SLAVE CPU 3
SLAVE CPU 4
SLAVE CPU 6 SLAVE CPU 7 SLAVE CPU 8
PANEL BOARDS ARE CONNECTED BY A 20 WAY RIBBON TO CN1 ON A SLAVE CPU
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN4
CN3
CN5
CN2
CN1
+ -
+-
CN5
CN10 CN7
CN18
RESET SW1
BZ1
LK2
BUZZER ENABLE
KEY SW
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
a b c
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CN21
CN20
RS485 COMMS TO BACKPAN BORADS
RS485 COMMS TO FRONT PANEL MODULES

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5Placing The Basic System Into Operation
5.1 Unpacking
Carefully unpack the
FireFinder™ .
The package should include:
➢
FireFinder™ Fire Alarm Control Panel
➢An Operators manual
➢003 keys
5.2 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
5.3 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.
5.4 The Cabinet
Features:
➢The cabinet is available in three different styles. Each style has the capability of being
either surface or flush mounted. With flush mounting though a surround is required.
➢Normally painted Arch White Ripple. Other colors 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. Locking is normally keyless though keyed entry
is available on request.
➢Knockouts are positioned at the top and rear of the cabinet to simplify cable entry.
5.5 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.
R 6mm.
12 mm
Tap lightly around the
rim of the knockout
Figure 5: Example SP1X Back Pan Mounting Hole & Removing Knockouts

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5.6 Operational Parameters
Temperature: -5ºC to + 55ºC
Humidity: 25% to 75%
IP Rating IP51
Maximum Number of Devices per Loop: 126
Maximum Number of Devices per Conventional Zone: 40
Cable Loop Characteristics: 2 core. 1.5 to 2.5mm²
Power Supply Output Voltage: 27V ( Set to 27.2V )
Power Supply Output Current: 2Amp, 5.6Amp or 18Amp
Power Supply Input: 85 - 240V AC
Panel Current Draw: 450 mA (min)
Battery Type and Capacity: 2 x 12V sealed lead-acid
batteries (capacity is determined
by the installation configuration
and supplementary
documentation Power Supply
and Battery Calculation ).
Minimum Operating Voltage: 19.2 V
5.7 Cabling Recommendations
Conventional Zones
Cabled in red Twin Plastic Sheath ( TPS ) or fire rated Radox or approved equivalent.
Analogue Loop
Two core cable. The minimum cable size is 0.75mm
2
, the maximum loop resistance is 50 ohms and the
maximum loop distance is 2km.
RS 422 Loop
Two twisted pair screened ( 4 core ) cable originating from FACP extending through the protected areas
and returning to the FACP.
Cable Specifications
Capacitance of 100 picofarads per metre or less
Resistance of 100 milliohms per metre or less
Impedance of loop typical 100 to 120 ohms
Maximum distances between modules 1.2km providing cable meets above specifications.
Recommended cable type
Belden 8132 or 9842 (non fire rated)
Radox FR Communication 0.75mm 1 pair (fire rated) x 2
LCD Repeater
Two by two twisted pair shielded cable (4 core) plus 2 core power, or local supply.
Maximum distance between LCD mimic panel and FACP. is 1.2km.
☞ Note: If the LCD operates in a redundant path mode the total cores including power is 10. The preferred
cabling method in this case is 1 X 2 pair twisted shielded cable ( 4 core ) and 1 X two pair twisted
shielded cable (4 core) plus 2 core power
LED Mimic ( RS485 )
Two core twisted shielded cable (No return loop) plus 2 core power or local supply.
Maximum distance between each LED repeater card and FACP. is 1.2km.
Recommended Cable Type
Hartland HC2335
Belden 9841
Radox FR Communication

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Fire Alarm Bell Connection
Two core 1.5mm
2
PVC sheathed MIMS ( Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed ) to the bell location.
Brigade Connection Via Telecom
Two core 1.5mm² PVC sheathed MIMS from the FACP to the Telecom MDF.
RJ45 Multi-drop Serial Port
5.8 Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation
AC Mains will be connected to either a 2 Amp, 5 Amp or 18Amp 27 volt supply. 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. The wiring should enter the cabinet through the nearest knockout entry hole on that side.
See the following diagrams for the actual wiring and fusing details for each supply.
Common Power Supply Features & Specifications
➢High efficiency, low working temp. ➢High efficiency; low ripple noise
➢Universal AC input/ full range ➢Soft start with limiting AC surge current
➢Short circuit/ over load ➢100% full load burn-in test
➢Built in EMI Filter and PFC Circuit ➢Remote control on/off (option)
➢Over voltage protection ➢Over temp. protection (option)
➢Input Voltage: 85 to 264 VAC ➢Tolerance at 27V +/- 1%
➢Input Freq 47 to 63Hz. ➢Load Regulation +/- 0.5%
➢PFC 0.95~230VAC ➢Line Regulation +/- 0.5%
Power Supply Specifications
Type No Output Tolerance R & N Efficiency
S-60-27 27V @ 2.2A ±1% 150mV 79%
SP-150-27 27V @ 5.6A ±1% 150mV 84%
SP-500-27 27VDC @ 18A ±1% 200mV 86%
Connecting the Mains Power to the Power Supply
Terminate the mains power to the 240 VAC switch terminal block as shown below.
Figure 6: Mains Power Connection to the 2 Amp Power Supply
POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)
MAINS CORD BROWN
(ACTIVE)
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
BROWN
(ACTIVE)
LED
TO CHASIS EARTH
TERMINAL
DC 27V TO PANEL
EARTH (GREEN)
L(AC)N(AC)GNDV-V+
V ADJ
C
1
LOOP
NOTE:
Output Voltage is Set to
27.4Volts.
FUSE Rating
1 Amp 3AG Slow Blow
Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm²

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Figure 7: Mains Power Connection to the 5 Amp Power Supply
LOOP
BROWN
(ACTIVE)
DC 27V TO PANEL
VADJ
(AC) (AC)
+
(AC)
BLACK
RED
+27V 18A+S -V -S
L N
( AC ) FG NC NC GRC
TO CHASSIS EARTH
TERMINAL
EARTH (GREEN)
MAINS CORD
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)
1
C
Figure 8: Mains Power Connection to the 18 Amp Power Supply
TO CHASSIS EARTH
TERMINAL 27VDC TO BRIGADE
PSU MONITOR BOARD
EARTH (GREEN)
V ADJ
L(AC) N(AC) -V -V +V +V
+
(AC)
BLACK
RED
MAINS CORD BROWN
(ACTIVE)
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
Fuse is under this cover
POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)
C
1
LOOP
NOTE:
Output Voltage is Set to 27.4
Volts.
FUSE Rating
2 Amp 3AG Slow Blow
Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm²
NOTE:
Output Voltage is Set to 27.4
Volts.
FUSE Rating
Amp 3AG Slow Blow
Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm²

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5.9 Current Limiter, Fuse Board
The Current Limiter, Fuse Board provides protection for the boards, cards and other 27VDC distribution
within the FACP when the 18Amp power supply is used. The four LED’s associated with the board indicate
that 27VDC is available at each of the outputs CN1 – 5.
F5F4F3
F2F1
CN5CN4
CN3
CN2CN1
HS1
TB1
TB4
Q3
Q1 Q2
RV1
U2
U1
N1236
BRD85CLFB1-A
1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
+ OUTPUT - + BATT - + PSU I/P -
TO
302-6730
TB1
+27V
0V
+BATT V
CN1-5 PINOUT = 0V, +27V, 0V
0V+27V 0V
+27V 0V
TO
302-6730
CN1
MAF, FRONT DOOR
AND BACKPAN
DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION
EV60 / 120 TONE GEN
Figure 9: Current Limiter Fuse Board
Connecting the Mains Earth
1. All earth cabling shall be terminated to the panel Chassis Earth Terminal in a star configuration.
2. The earth cable closest to the cabinet body shall have an M4 SPW beneath the lug then an M4 SPW
and M4 nut.
3. Each additional earth cable shall be terminated with an M4 SPW and M4 nut.
4. An additional M4 nut and M4 SPW are fitted to the Chassis Earth Terminal for installers to connect
their Mains Earth.
Figure 10: Panel Earthing
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.

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5.10 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board 302 - 6730
The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board monitors and controls the power supply, battery charging, monitored /
un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 7 relay outputs.
Providing the Power supply has adequate capacity monitored Bell/Sounder O/P’s are capable of driving 2
X 2Amp circuits. Each circuit, terminated in a bell/sounder or not, requires a 10K EOL resistor to give a
system normal indication. If either circuit is open or shorted, the panel buzzer will sound and a Sounder
Fault will be indicated on the Panel. Monitoring is achieved using a small reverse polarity current. For this
reason it is necessary to ensure that all alarm devices are fitted with a series diode (1N4004
recommended) and correct polarity is observed for both the output and the sounders they are connected
to.
Relay outputs marked NO, C and NC are voltage free relay contacts. Outputs marked +ve and -ve are
fitted with resistors (10k) to allow the circuit to be monitored. If these outputs are un-used they must be
terminated at the terminal block or turned off in
ConfigManger .
For all outputs combined, total output current is 2A ( if 2.5A power supply is being used ).
Once all the field devices are installed and the wiring has been correctly terminated the
FireFinder™ is
ready to turn on. Turn the Mains power on, and connect the batteries observing correct polarity. The green
power on LED should be illuminated.
OUTPUT RATINGS
TB Function Type of Output Fuse Relay
Bell 1 2 Amp Fused F2 RL 13 Bell 2 2 Amp Fused F3 RL 1
Plant (Aux) Monitored 1 Amp Fused F44 Plant (Aux) Non-Monitored 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts RL2
Warn Sys (Evac) Monitored 1 Amp Fused F55 Warn Sys (Evac) Un-Monitored 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts RL3
Fault Monitored 1 Amp Fused F66 Fault Non-Monitored 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts RL 4
7 Isolate 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts RL6
8 Alarm 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts RL 5
9 Valve Monitor 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts RL 8
10 Batt Fail
( Relay Normally Energised ) 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts RL 7
1 Battery Output Thermistor Protected
Aux Power Output 1 1 Amp Fused Not Monitored F72 Aux Power Output 1 – EV40 use 3 Amp Fused Not Monitored F7
Aux Power Output 2 1 Amp Fused Not Monitored F8
Fuse Information
1. All fuses are of the Glass M205 style.
2. F1 is 6.3A
3. Voltage Free contacts are rated at 1A @ 30V
Back EMF Protection
L Inductive loads fitted to the Brigade PSU Monitor Board MUST be fitted with “Flyback”
diodes at the load for back EMF protection.
Transient Protection
L Recognised transient line protection methodologies at the FACP and the load MUST also be
considered when connecting any control devices to the outputs be they in close or remote
proximity to the FACP.

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Figure 11: Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Layout
Note: When connecting to the Brigade PSU Monitor board transient and “Flyback” (Back EMF) protection
methodologies MUST be applied.
Isolate Relay
Alarm Relay
NO C NC
+ -
+ -
NO C NC
Batt Fail Relay
( Normally Energised )
Valve Mon Relay
+ IN - + BAT -
302-6730
+ -
F2 2A
F6
1A
RL4
F7 1A
F8 1A
TB2
CN5
TB1
RL7
RL5
RL6
CN6
TB6
CN1
CN2
RL8
TB11
F1
6.3A
F4 1A
F3 2A
CN3
TB8
TB7
TB10
TB9
///
NO
NC
C
RL1
F5 1A
RL2
+ -
Fault
NO C NC
+ -
NO C NCNO C NCNO C NC
To CN7 of the Main
Controller Board
- + -- + -- + -
CN1, 2, 3 Supplies
Regulated +27VDC
to Internal Boards
+27VDC
from PSU
Note: NC C NO
Denotes Voltage
Free Contacts
NC = Normally Closed
C = Common
NO = Normally Open
TB4
TB5
Monitored
Un-monitored
Monitored
EOL
Required
EOL
Required
Monitored
EOL
Required
Monitored
EOL
Required
C
NC
NO
NO C NC
Un-monitored
ASE
Fault
Bell 1
Bell 2
++
-
TB3
EOL
10K
Ohms
Warning System
Alarm
Auxiliary
Door
Switch
DBA
MCP
Battery2
12Volts
Battery1
12Volts
+--
+
-
Warning System
27VDC
* NOTE: When used
for the EV40 F7
MUST be changed
to 3 Amps
Bell
or Sounder
Aux 2 27VDC Supply
Note: Wired as for a Bell TB5 1, 2
could be used as a Sounder O/P
Note: If a diode is NOT fitted
internally to a bell / sounder a
diode MUST be fitted as
shown - fit 1N4004 or similar
*

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5.11 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board & Battery Connections
A FireFinder™ can be supplied with two ( 2 ) 12 volt batteries. 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.
+27VDC
FROM PSU
TB1 is located on the bottom
right hand side of the board
Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board
Battery2
12Volts
Battery1
12Volts
+--
+
TB1
C14
M20
+ BAT -+ IN -
Figure 12: Battery Connection To The Brigade Board
5.12 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Auxiliary 27 Volt Power
Two ( 2 ) 1 Amp outputs are available from TB2 terminals 1+ ( plus ) and 2- ( minus ) or 3+ and 4- on the
Brigade Board. It is important to note these outputs are not monitored.
2 X LIMITED 1A
AUX POWER
OUTPUTS
TB2 is located in the middle of the
left hand side of the board
Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board
C27
TB2
+ -
1A
1A
+ -
F7
F8
NOTE: If TB2 1/2 are used to power an
EV40 F7 MUST be changed to 3AMPS
*
*
Figure 13: Auxiliary 27v Power Output
5.13 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board DBA / MCP & Door Switch Connections
If used the DBA / MCP & Door Switch Connections are shown below.
Door Switch
TB11
EOL
10K
Ohms
DBA/ MCP 4K7
Note: Door Switch is Open for
Normal Operation and not Monitored
DOOR SW
DBA/MCP
TB11
Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board
TB11 is located in the
middle bottom
of the board
Figure 14: DBA /MCP and Door Switch Wiring
5.14 Brigade PSU Monitor Board ASE Fault Brigade Box Connection
If an ASE Brigade Box is included in a system CN6 is used to convey a fault in the box to the FACP.
Brigade/PSU
Monitor Board
1 2 3 4 5 6
CN6
NC NO
C
RL/1
NOTE: In New Zealand
CN6 is Used to Connect
the Brigade Board
to a Signal Generating
Device (SGD)
Figure 15: ASE Fault Switching