Bosch FPC-500 User manual

Conventional fire panel
FPC‑500
en Installation manual

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Table of contents
1Safety Instructions 6
2System Overview 7
2.1 Operating Levels 11
3Installation 11
3.1 Scope of Delivery 11
3.2 Installation 12
3.2.1 Inserting the Cable 12
3.2.2 Opening the Housing 13
3.2.3 Installing the Housing 13
3.2.4 Mains Supply 14
3.2.5 Batteries, 24 V Emergency Power Supply 15
3.2.6 Extensions 17
3.3 Wiring 18
3.3.1 Inputs 19
3.3.2 Zones 20
3.3.3 Aux power 21
3.3.4 Notification Appliances 23
3.3.5 Relay Outputs 24
3.3.6 Extensions 25
3.4 Initial Start-Up 25
3.4.1 Setting the Language 25
3.4.2 Setting the Time and Date 25
4System Configuration 26
4.1 System Configuration 29
4.1.1 Setting the Date/Time 29
4.1.2 Buzzer Beep 29
4.1.3 EOL Elements 30
4.1.4 Resetting Zones 31
4.1.5 Aux Power 32
4.1.6 Faults 32
4.1.7 Level Code 33
4.1.8 Test Log 34
4.2 Configuring Delays 34
4.2.1 Deactivating Day Mode 34

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4.2.2 Alarm Verification 35
4.2.3 Intermediate Alarm Storage 37
4.2.4 Delay for Mains Fault 39
4.3 Zone Configuration 39
4.4 Configuring Inputs 42
4.4.1 Input 1 43
4.4.2 Input 2 (FPC-500‑8 only) 43
4.5 Configuring Outputs 44
4.5.1 Notification Appliances 44
4.5.2 Alarm Relay 46
4.5.3 OC/Relay Extensions 47
4.6 Displaying the Configuration 48
4.7 Controlling Outputs 48
4.7.1 Notification appliance 1 48
4.7.2 Notification appliance 2 49
4.7.3 Alarm Relay 49
4.7.4 Fault Relay 49
4.7.5 OC/Relay Extension 50
4.7.6 Control all outputs 50
4.8 Resetting To Delivery State 51
5Fault Diagnosis 51
6Technical Data 52
6.1 Electrical Data 52
6.1.1 Communication parameters 54
6.2 Mechanical 55
6.3 Environmental Conditions 55
6.4 Information as per EN 54‑4, chapter 7.1 56
6.5 Options with requirements as per EN 54‑2:1997/A1:2006 57
7Appendix 58
7.1 Brief Overview, Operating Level 1 and 2 58
7.2 Test menu 59
7.3 Brief Overview, Operating Level 3 60
7.4 Default Settings 70
7.5 Event Memory 72
7.6 Test Memory Messages 73

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Index 75

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1 Safety Instructions
Danger!
The fire panel may only be operated with the housing closed
because of the danger of an electric shock.
Danger!
Connect the panel to a mains supply line protected by a double
pole fuse with a double pole manual circuit breaker. Only
perform installation work when the mains supply line has been
interrupted by the circuit breaker.
!
Caution!
Installation may only be performed by authorized qualified
personnel in order to ensure that the system is not damaged
and operates properly.
Notice!
Note local regulations when connecting to 230V power
supplies.
Notice!
Please observe the country-specific regulations and guidelines
during planning, installation and programming of the fire panel.
Notice!
In line with EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977), each
conventional line must be terminated with EOL modules for the
operation of fire detection systems.
The AUX power supply must also be terminated with EOL
modules when using four-wire detectors.

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Notice!
The fire panel has been designed for operation in closed rooms.
Please note the permissible environmental conditions in the
technical specifications.
2 System Overview
1
ESC
8765432
A CK
i
RESET
EVAC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pre-Alarm
Fault
System Fault
Earth Fault
Power Fault
NAC Fault / Disabled
Notification Appliance Silent
Day Mode
Test
Disable
Power
ALARM
4 3
1
2
1 LED display
2 LCD display with zone numbers
3 Zone keys and zone status LEDs
4 Operating panel
FPC-500-2 FPC-500-4 FPC-500-8
Inputs
– Zones
– Prog. inputs
2
1
4
1
8
2
Outputs
– Prog. AUX (500mA) 1

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FPC-500-2 FPC-500-4 FPC-500-8
– Alarm device, 500mA
each
– Relay
2
2
Extensions
– Open collector (20mA)
– Relay (via OC)
no 1 x 4 2 x 4
LCD, 2 x 16 characters Yes
230
VAC
AUX
24 V DC
OC (0, 4, 8)
Z1
.
.
.
Z8 ALARM RLY
FAULT RLY
IN1
IN2
Conventional detectors
Conventional manual call point
Visual or audible notification appliances

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Z1 ... Z8
Conventional zones 1 to 8
(max. 2 on FPC-500-2, max. 4 on FPC-500-4)
IN
Inputs (max. 1 on FPC‑500‑2 and FPC‑500‑4,
max. 2 on FPC‑500‑8)
ALARM RLY
Alarm relay
FAULT RLY
Fault relay
OC
Transistor output for extension cards
(0 on FPC‑500‑2, 4 on FPC‑500‑4, 8 on
FPC‑500‑8)
AUX 24 VDC AUX power supply
Features
– Alarm verification: The user is prompted to verify the alarm.
– Intermediate alarm storage: an alarm triggered by an
automatic detector is reset automatically after 20 seconds
(adjustable) by the panel. If there is an additional alarm
within 10 minutes in this zone, the notification appliances
are enabled. Otherwise the pre-alarm is reset automatically.
– Dual-zone dependency on neighboring zones.
– Dual-detector dependency for detectors in a zone.
– Alarm counter for 999 alarms.
– Event memory for 1000 entries.
– Three operating levels, two of them protected with freely
selected code.
– Up to 8 monitored detector zones depending on panel
version.
– Up to 2 monitored inputs available depending on panel
version.
– One alarm and one fault relay.
– Up to 8 additional transistor or relay outputs, freely
programmable, depending on panel version.

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– Quick and easy programming using the keypad and LCD
display.
– Easy operation for the end user.
– Two monitored notification appliance outputs.
– EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977) compliant system
by using EOL modules.
– Power supply via power supply unit with thermal fuse.
– Emergency power supply using batteries, up to 7.2Ah,
reverse polarity protected.
– Removable quick guide for the user on the panel.

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2.1 Operating Levels
This fire panel has three operating levels. You can only perform
certain actions depending on operating level.
Level 1 – Display information
– Read out event memory
– Display faults and deactivations
– Perform display test
Level 2 – Change language and time/date
– Switch key tones on/off
– Put zones in test mode and take zones out of
test mode
– Switch off/on zones, notification appliances,
relay and transistor outputs
– Trigger evacuations
– Reset panel
– Switch between day/night mode
– All actions of level 1
Level 3 – All settings for installing and programming the
system.
Code inputs are necessary for accessing level 2 and 3.
3 Installation
3.1 Scope of Delivery
The fire panel packaging contains the following components:
– Fire panelFPC‑500‑2/FPC‑500‑4/FPC‑500‑8
– EOL resistors for zones and inputs
– Battery cable set
– Cable ties for strain relief on power supply feeder
– Labeling strips for zones and LEDs
– Quick Installation Guide
– Quick Operation Guide
– CD

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– Two plastic foam blocks for securing the batteries
3.2 Installation
Notice!
Install the fire panel in a location easily accessible to
emergency response teams (e.g. fire department).
Note permissible environmental conditions.
Install the fire panel at a height between 0,80 m and 1,80 m
above the ground that permits convenient operation by the user
and easy reading of the LCD display.
3.2.1 Inserting the Cable
Route the necessary cables for zones, inputs and outputs, as
well as the power supply, etc., and carefully punch out the cable
entries needed for this.
!
Warning!
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)! Electronic components could
become damaged. Ground yourself using a wrist strap or take
other suitable measures.
Remove the PC board if necessary. This is secured in the
housing with a grounding screw and snap-fit hook.
For cable entry on the upper side of the housing, use the pre-
formed round holes. For a stable and safe insertion, use cable
glands with M 20 x 1,5 screw joints (PG13,5)
The cable entries on the rear are intended for direct cable entry
of flush mounted cables.

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3.2.2 Opening the Housing
Remove the cover of the fire panel. Loosen both screws on the
underside of the housing, lift up the cover approx. 20° and
remove it.
3.2.3 Installing the Housing
Use the panel housing to draw drill holes at the desired location
on the wall (arrows in figure below). As an option, you can use
the mounting dimensions indicated on the back of the housing.
Ensure that the housing is aligned horizontally and draw on the

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holes using the built-in spirit level in the upper left corner. The
dimensions can be taken from the drilling jib on the rear of the
housing. Drill the holes.
Guide the cables routed under plaster through the punched out
cable ducts on the rear of the housing into the housing. Mount
the housing to the wall using screws. Make sure that cables are
not pinched.
Then guide the cables routed on plaster through the cable
entries to the upper side of the housing.
3x
(8 x 40 mm)
3x
6 x 50 mmPZ3
S8
3x
6 x 50 mmPZ3
8mm
PZ3
3x
(8 x 40 mm)
3x
6 x 50 mmPZ3
S8
3x
6 x 50 mmPZ3
8mm
PZ3
3.2.4 Mains Supply
The fire panel requires a 230V mains supply for the power
supply. Route the power supply so that the line does not cross
or touch the signal line.
Use the left M20x1.5 screw joint (PG13.5) on the upper side of
the panel for the 230V mains supply.

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Notice!
Note local regulations when connecting to 230V power
supplies.
Wire up the 230V power supply to the screw clamp provided on
the power supply unit board. Use a cable tie to ensure strain
relief of the power supply feeder in the housing above the
power supply unit.
Danger!
Connect the panel to a mains supply line protected by a double
pole fuse with a double pole manual circuit breaker. Only
perform installation work when the mains supply line has been
interrupted by the circuit breaker. There is a danger of an
electric shock.
N L
230 VAC
50 - 60 Hz
3.2.5 Batteries, 24V Emergency Power Supply
You can use two 12V batteries with maximum 7.2Ah each in the
housing as emergency power supply.
The batteries are connected in series. If the mains power fails,
they are used to ensure interruption-free power supply of the
fire panel and the components fed by them.

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Notice!
The fire panel can also only be started with the batteries if the
power supply is disconnected.
After you have placed the batteries in the housing, secure them
using the plastic foam blocks provided.
Position the plastic foam blocks in between the top of the
batteries and the housing.
There are different emergency current back-up times depending
on the battery capacity used and the current consumption of the
components connected to the panel. You can calculate this
using the battery calculator included on the CD.
After troubleshooting a mains fault and operating the fire panel
via emergency current, the power supply unit switches back to
mains operation automatically. The batteries are charged again
automatically.
Notice!
Note the polarity of the batteries.
If the batteries are connected with the polarity reversed, the
thermal fuse on the main board of the fire panel reacts.

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BAT
- +
Secure the batteries with the plastic foam blocks provided so
that they cannot move.
3.2.6 Extensions
Notice!
Note that the maximum line resistance for transistor outputs is
22.5Ohm.
The extensions are connected to the left side of the main board.
Simply connect the board to the plugs. Make sure that the plug
engages correctly.
There is a groove on the top of the extensions. Make sure that
the board has been correctly installed.
Notice!
A maximum of two extensions can be connected:
FPC-500‑2: No extension can be connected
FPC-500‑4: One extension can be connected
FPC-500‑8: Two extensions can be connected

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3.3 Wiring
External components such as zones, notification appliances,
inputs, etc. are wired to screw terminals attached to the upper
side of the board.
1 2 3 4 5
No. Meaning FPC‑500-
2
FPC‑500-
4
FPC‑500-
8
1 Inputs 1 1 2
2 Zones 2 4 8
3 Aux power supply 1
4 Notification appliance 2
5 Alarm and fault relay 1/1
Notice!
The screw terminals are designed for a cable diameter of
0.8mm and for cable cross sections of up to 1.5mm2.
The fire panel is designed for unshielded cable. If you do use
shielded cable, only connect the cable shielding to the earth
bar on one side above the power supply unit.

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Terminal resistances
The zones of the fire panels must be terminated. Use either
resistors or in case of EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977)
the EOL modules.
Notice!
Only use resistors with a maximum 1% tolerance.
The 3.9kOhm resistors are supplied.
3.3.1 Inputs
+ -
IN1
820Ω ± 5%
3,9kΩ
The fire panel offers two control inputs. You can assign different
functions to these depending on programming (see Configuring
Inputs, page 42).
The connection terminals IN1 and IN2 are available.
Notice!
Note that the maximum line resistance for inputs is 22.5ohm.
Use 820Ohm ±5% resistors for the alarm resistance (not
included in scope of delivery).
Notice!
Only use buttons (no locking element) if you have programmed
inputs as Drill/Evacuate, Silence, or Reset Panel.
Access levels as per EN54‑2 must be observed.

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3.3.2 Zones
Notice!
Do not connect the zone- with any power+ like for example:
AUX power, external power supply or batteries for emergency
power supply.
b+ a-|b+ a-
1-ZONE-2
3,9kΩ
a-
b+
3,9kΩ
b+ a-|b+ a-
1-ZONE-2
EOL
EOL
a-
b+
EN54‑13 (BOSEC
certificate TCC 2 - 977)
Each zone must be completed with a terminal element.
You can either use a 3.9kΩ ± 1% resistor or EOL modules for an
EN54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977) compliant
termination.
Unused zones must also be terminated with a terminal element.
Mixing different terminal elements is not allowed.
Notice!
Note that the maximum line resistance for conventional zones is
22.5Ohm.
The voltage of the zones is 20VDC ±1V.
The maximum current of the zones is 100mA ±5mA.