Amperes FI6000 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FI6000
Fire Alarm Interface
VER 2 / 2020
FI6000 is a phase evacuation controller which can be integrated with various Amperes equipment such as zone decoder and
voice message player for interfacing with Fire Alarm System.
As part of requirement of EN54, it is necessary that voice alarm to be broadcasted according to zone(s) for orderly evacuation
or warning purposes. FI6000 performs the task required by triggering appropriate announcement and intended broadcast
zones.
FI6000 can be configured via configurator software and is flexible in its setup.

Parts Identification
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Front View
Rear View
1234
56789
1. USB PORT
USB Input Slot, used for configurating the unit.
2. RESET / SNOOZE / STOP BUTTON
The switches determine how to manage the alarm whenever the unit is activated.
4. CHANNEL INPUT LED INDICATORS
The green LED indicates the corresponding channel is normal, whereas red indicates that the channel is faulty.
5. DC SUPPLY INPUT PORT
24V DC of 1A regulated power supply is required. Amperes PS9400 is recommended as a DC supply source to your
installation.
6. RS485 DATA PORT
RS485 data port is used to interface with other Amperes products, to enable simpler cabling or interconnection works.
Alternatively, it can be linked to PC for firmware upgrade. A USB-RS485 converter shall be required for this purpose.
3. RELAY INDICATOR
7. RESET BUTTON
Button for resetting the unit to factory default. Use only when required as settings done previously would be lost.
8. RELAY CONTACT
9. CHANNEL INPUT CONNECTOR
This is the dry contact for triggering other emergency devices, such as EP1200, message recorder or zone selectors.
To connect to external sensors / link to BAS / FAS with dry contact (voltage free)
LEDs to indicate which relay contact is currently active.

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Schematic Diagram
amperes
ACTIVEDATA
POWER
PRIORITY 1
PRIORITY 2
24 CH DATA DECODER / RECEIVER
amperes
TD 6240
MENU
amperes
O
I
POWER
QP2500
UP
DOWN
Q
uantum
2000 SERIES
500W 100V LINE POWER AMPLIFIER
EP 1200A
SIREN
EMERGENCY / SIREN ACTIVE
PAGING
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
EMERGENCY
amperes
MIC
F I R E
POWER
OFF SELECT
TUNER
CD
CASS
OFF
MASTER
MUSIC SOURCE
SIG IN
BASS
MAXMIN
EXT INPUT
MAX MAXMIN
SOURCE
MIN
SIG IN
CHIME MIXER TREBLE
MAXMIN
TONE CTRL
CH5 CH6CH4
SIG INSIGIN SIG IN
MAXMIN MAXMIN MIN
CH3CH1 CH2
SIG INSIG IN
MAXMIN MAXMIN MAXMIN MAX
AUX
SIG IN
PRE AMPLIFIER MIXER
amperes
MX 2222 O
I
ZS 5121 amperes
SPEAKER ZONE SELECTOR
21 3 54 6 7 8 9 10 1211 ALLCALL
PAGING ZONE SELECTION
OVERRIDE
OVERRIDE
INPUT SOURCES
PD SERIES
PAGING MIC
MX2222
EP1200
AMPLIFIER
TD6240
TO SPEAKERS
data & audio
audio
trigger switching
& 100V line audio
100V audio
audio
audio
VC 24V trigger
VC 24V trigger
RS485
data
FI 6000 amperes
FIRE ALARM INTERFACE
RESET STOPSNOOZEUSB INPUT& OUTPUT
563 478
1 2 13 1411 12 15 16
910 21 22 19 20 23 24
17 18
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
RELAYOUTPUT
FROM FIRE ALARM INTERFACE / BAS
SENSORS ( VOLTAGE FREE )
contact 2 to 4
MR 1301 amperes
DOWN UP
MENU
ENTER
PRE NEXT
SHIFT MSG1 MSG2 MSG3 MSG 4 MSG 5 MSG 6 MSG 7 MSG 8
DIRECTMESSAGE TRIGGER
MESSAGE REC / PLAYER
INPUT
RECMIC
REC
trigger contact ( s )
MR1301
(trigger EP 24V override)
audio out to MX2222
or EP1200
FI6000
In the above application, FI6000 shall be used to generate systematic auto voice announcement according to the preset zones.
The inputs section shall be connected to external sensors or Fire Alarm System and in any event, it shall trigger the required zone
via TD6240 / ZS5121 and plays required message via MR1300 ( MR1301 ).
RS485 data from FI6000 can be used to trigger TD6240 or TD6080 as well as MR1301.
Additional dry contact port of FI6000 can be used to trigger Volume Control overriding ( through EP1200 ).
The sequence of activities ( tasks ) has to be set accordingly to avoid loss of communication. Such as, when channel 2 is
triggered :
> Trigger EP VC Override >> Trigger Zone 1,3,4 >>>Trigger Message 1
The sequence can be set using the Configurator Software provided.
ZS5121 / ZS5122

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Schematic Diagram (Matrix)
The schematic below illustrates the application of FI6000 in a matrix system.
Upon receiving alarm, FI6000 shall be set to generate a sequence of activity with the following manner.
FI trigger >> Trigger EP message On &
(ER Override) >> Trigger Appr. zones via
TD
>>
send audio out to EP
message in via MR1301
MxP2288
EP1200 FI6000
MR1301
TD6080
------------------
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Zones
MR 1301 amperes
DOWN UP
MENU
ENTER
PRE NEXT
SHIFT MSG1 MSG2 MSG3 MSG4 MSG 5 MSG6 MSG7 MSG8
DIRECTMESSAGE TRIGGER
MESSAGE REC / PLAYER
INPUT
RECMIC
REC
RS485
or TD6240
Audio
Trigger
Audio +
ER trigger
Sensor / BAS
------------------
100V
VOLUME
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
amperes
MENU
ENTER
PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
MONITOR SPEAKER
M P 2288
x
POWER
O
I
EP 1200
amperes
EMERGENCY PAGINGPANEL
MIC
SIRENSWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY/ SIREN ACTIVE

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Connection Diagram
PSU (24V DC)
PS9400 with UPS
or Back Up Battery
~
~
To TD6240 / TD6080
/ MR1301
Terminate with 120 Ω resistor
Dry contact (MR1301 /
EP1200 or any other
applications required)
Dry contact for Fire Alarm
System / Sensor etc.
Application Note:
Although FI6000 is intended to be used with Fire Alarm System, its application is not limited as specified. It can be used as a tool
to generate a sequence of functions by using the dry contacts available. It is a tool similar to a miniature PLC unit.
If the device connected to PC this info shall appear.
Address of the unit
Destination port on the PC
States version number at firmware
FI6000 Icon
Device Setup (PC Interface)
Connect your PC to FI6000 via USB cable provided, and the main page shall appear as shown in the next page.
At the upper right corner of the page, a table shows the information about the unit's version.
Note:
Ensure correct polarity A and B
The Configurator Software for FI6000 is available from website / download. Download the
package to your PC and run " FI6000 Setup " file.
Should you encounter interruption during download, please disable any active Anti Virus
software temporarily. An icon shall appear at your desktop.

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Device Setup (PC Interface)
General Sequence of Channel Setting:
In general, the following sequence are to be followed when setting up the unit.
1.) Device Configuration
2.) Channel Configuration
3.) Task Configuration
4.) Save Setting
5.) Upload to Device
: The name of the unit can be unique to user’s preference
: Set address for identification if more than 1 unit is installed
: Set number of inputs for interfacing. Unused channel will not be shown by the green LED.
: If ticked, tasked performed by one channel will be followed by the next activated channel
: determine the duration of a snooze in seconds
: determine how an input signal is categorised, as pulse or latch
: The scanning interval of inputs
: To prevent unnecessary triggering problem caused by relay debouncing.
Device Name
Address
Monitored Channel
Channel Queue
Snooze Duration
Pulse Mode Threshold
Trigger Scan Interval
Debounce threshold
1. Device Configuration
At the “ Device Configuration” tab, fill in the Parameter data accordingly, ie:
Update Firmware
Setting

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Device Setup (PC Interface)
3. Task Configuration
5 type of Tasks are available. Every triggered channel shall follow the same sequence of Task set.
Task type : Zone Selector
Activation of TD6240 or TD6080 shall be done using RS485. The parameters at this task type are :
Address
Type
Priority
Set No
Trigger slide
: refers to the unit address of the TD
: to trigger specific zone or ALL CALL, if “channel specific” is selected and channel configuration window is
required to specify zone
: priority setting of FI as compared with others, such as paging mic.
: the zone number of range of zones
: select to trigger or off the zones
Task type : Delay
Apply this task to insert delay in between tasks, measured in seconds.
2. Channel Configuration
There are 24 boxes, with each represent an input channel. Upon activation of each channel, the system shall look up to the
relevant box to obtain the data on which zone to trigger. (Diagram as at page 9)
Example : when channel 1 is active, it is required to trigger Zone 1,2,5,6 to 10. Thereby fill in the numbers as 1,2,5,6-10.
There are up to 10 zone groupings, which is useful to provide secondary or subsequent triggering if the fault is not restored.
Example ; when channel 1 is active, trigger zone 1,2,5,6 to 10, 11 to 15 and after the 10 min lapse ( set in Task Configuration tab
), if the fault is not attended to, it shall select second zone group such as 1,2,5,6 to 10, 15,20. Thereafter to ALL CALL.
Example:
Up to 255 tasks can be set for each channel. Ensure correct task sequence when doing the configuration. Upon completion, the
settings can be saved in a file and retrieved later on for editing or uploading to the unit.
Input
channel
Targeted
zone
Tick box to view
selected zone

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Device Setup (PC Interface)
4. Save Setting
Upon completion of setup, always save the configurations to a file for future editing.
5. Upload to Device
To transfer the setting to the device, connect your PC to FI6000 via mini USB cable provided. Click “Upload to Device” button to
perform the transfer.
Task type : Disabled
This is the default setting for every channel. Any unused channel shall be set to " Disable" to prevent unnecessary accidental
triggering of the unit.
Task Type : Message Recorder
Select this to trigger a message recorder via RS485. Alternatively, message recorder can be activated by using the dry contact
provided.
To select RS485 option for MR activation, the following parameters shall be entered :
MR Address
Message ID
Repeat
Tick box
: select corresponding MR address if there are several units installed in the system
: refers to the message number of the corresponding MR
: number of repetition of the message prior to the next task
: tick this to allow the message to finish playing
Task type : Relay
This is to select which relay to trigger upon the channel activation.
Firmware updates are available from time to time and can be freely downloaded from our website. To update the firmware at the
unit, first download the updated version file with “appbin” extension and save it into your PC.
1. Connect the PC with FI6000
2. Run FI software and select “ Firmware Updates & Setting “ tab, as shown in page 6.
3. Click “ Select Firmware Image “ and connect it to the downloaded file
4. Click “ Update “ to perform the process
Save the settings after changes are made and upload to the unit via FI6000 Configurator tab.
Firmware Update

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Example Of Configuration
It is important to plan, sketch the task and sequence of activities required prior to configurating FI6000.
Consider a MR1301 and TD6240 are interfaced with FI6000 via RS485 ports.
If an installation with 10 zones, it is required to have : Ch 1 to trigger zone 1,2,5,6 ~ 10
.......subsequently after 5 mins, Activate Zone 1, 2, 5, 6 ~ 10, 11 ~ 15
.......subsequently after 5 mins, Activated Zone ALL Zones
When any zone is triggered at first time, activate Message 1 of MR1300 / 1 message recorder,
.......subsequently after 5 mins, message 2
.......subsequently after 5 mins, message 3
At ALL CALL, all zones shall be activated with volume controller overriding activated.
Thereby the settings for “Channel Configuration” and “ Task Configuration” shall be as shown:
Channel
Configuration
Task
Configuration
1,2,5,6-10
1,2,5,6-10,11-15
Zone
Group
1
Zone
Group
2
Use FI6000 RELAY 1 to
override volume controller

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Operating the Unit
Under normal conditions, all input LEDs shall be Green. When an input channel is faulty ( contact received as fault ), the corre-
sponding LED shall turn red and the preset Tasks would run, thereby turning on chime or message, etc..
Snooze :
User may try to find the fault and would acknowledge the alarm by pressing Snooze button. After a preset time, the alarm shall
be reactivated.
The related channel LED shall blink, showing the fault is present.
Stop :
To permanently stop a fault and its related Tasks, press Stop button, but the related channel LED shall blink, indicating that
the channel is still at fault.
Reset :
With stop pressed, the LED shall still blink, showing the related fault is present. It is true when the contact signal is pulse type.
Pressing Reset would return the unit to normal state.
If the contact is latch type, pressing Reset would not return the unit to normal state and the related channel would still blink.
The user shall need to reset the devices or system interconnected to FI6000.
When two or more channel are at fault, the system shall operate in First Come First Serve basis. While the faulty channel is
running, the others would blink and would serve the next channel upon finishing the previous tasks.

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Summary of Features
Technical Specifications
Integration with Amperes products via RS485 interface and Fire Alarm System via dry contacts
Available in 24 zone per panel and scalable to cater for larger number of zones
Easily programmable for phased evacuation announcement
Provided with FI6000 Configurator software for easier setup
Bicolour LED for easier status indication for each incoming sensors
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Input :
Operating voltage
Current consumption at idle
Current consumption at channel and relay trigger
Power consumption at idle
USB input
Communication control
Baud rate
Channel input
Software configuration
Output :
Channel output
Contact rating
LED indicator
Case :
Dimension
Weight
24V DC
20mA
0.10A
0.48W
USB to RS485 Driver
RS485
19200 bps
24 Channel ( dry contacts )
FI6000 Configurator
4 Channel
3A
28 LEDs
482 x 44 x 180 mm
1.90 kg
Note:
The above specifications are correct at time of printing but subjected to changes without prior notice due to product
improvements.

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Published : JANUARY 2020
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