C-TEC FF596 User manual

MFP REPEATER PANEL
(Part No. FF596)
Installation Instru tions
This document is written with the assumption that the reader is familiar with the functions and
installation details of the MFP range of fire panels. If this is not the case, then please familiarise yourself
with the MFP Instructions before proceeding any further.
MFP Repea er Sys em Overview
The MFP Repeater system is designed to mimic the key functions of the MFP Main panel at other parts
of a building. These functions include:
• Indicate zones in Fire (up to 32 zones, in multiples of eight)
• Indicate a general system fault
• Allow the user to Reset, Silence and Evacuate
• Provide control outputs for Fire and Fault Conditions.
Up to eight MFP Repeater panels (Part No. FF596) may be connected to one MFP Main panel with power
and communication transmitted using 2 core network cable. The wiring may be run in any convenient
way that complies with the relevant Fire and Electrical Regulations for the site. The wiring may also be
spurred if required, see Figure 1 below:
The Repeater system is implemented by installing a Repeater Transmitter PCB (Part No. FF596T) in the
MFP Main panel. This PCB handles the two wire communications network to the Repeaters.
Each Repeater consists of a Main Receiver PCB which connects to the 2 wire network. This PCB has the
Fault EDs and controls and also incorporates the Fire Zone EDs for the first eight zones. The Repeater
panel is expanded in multiples of eight by installing 8 Zone Extender PCBs (Part No. FF596R), up to a
maximum of 32 zones.
MFP Main Panel MFP Repeater Panel (FF596)
MFP Repeater Panel (FF596)
2-core network
2-core
network spur
Houses:
1 x Main Control PCB
1 x Repeater Transmitter PCB
Houses:
1 x Main Receiver PCB
n x 8 Zone Extender PCB
Houses:
1 x Main Receiver PCB
n x 8 Zone Extender PCB
Figure 1 - Repeater System Overview
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The Repeater Transmitter PCB (shown in Figure 2 above) is mounted on, and takes its control signals
and power from, the Main Control PCB which is mounted in the MFP Main panel. It drives the
Repeaters over the two wire network, via connector P 7.
Power for the network may be taken from the MFP Main panel, or in cases where there may be heavy
current drawn by the Repeater system, an Auxiliary Power Supply may be fitted, which then supplies
the Repeaters.
PCB Indi ators
•
D1 / D2 (yellow EDs) indicate faults on the Programmable Relay and Sounder Cards (not
applicable in Repeater only installations).
• D3 / D4 (yellow EDs) indicate diagnostic information about the Repeater network.
PCB Controls
•
P K1 must be linked to disable PSU sense. If an Auxiliary Power Supply is used locally then this link
must be removed. If the link is removed and the Auxiliary Power Supply fails, or is not fitted then
the Repeater will sense a Fault condition and indicate this appropriately.
• P K2 is used to select either the MFP Main panel’s Power Supply ( OCA position) or the Auxiliary
Power Supply (AUX position). One of these positions must be linked out, or the Repeater system
will not function.
• SW1 and VR1, VR2. These controls are for use with the Programmable Relay and Sounder Cards
(not applicable in Repeater only installations).
In a Repeater only system the position of VR1 and VR2 is not important and SW1 should be left
with all eight switches in the off position.
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LD4
LD3
LD2
LD1
PL1
VR1 VR2
SW1
PL2 PL3
PL7
PL6
PL4
PL5
AUX
PLK2
PLK1
LOCAL
ON
Repeater Transmitter PCB
(FF596T)
Figure 2 - Repeater Transmitter PCB
The Repea er Transmi er PCB (Par No. FF596T)
FF596 MFP Repeater Panel

LD4
LD3
LD2
LD1
PL1
PL2 PL3
PL7
PL6
PL4
PL5
PL3
PL6
PL5
PL2
Repeater Base
Plug
5 way Connector
PL4
Repeater Transmiter PCB
PLK1
AUX
PLK2
LOCAL
SW1
ON
VR1 VR2
Main Control PCB
Short 10 way
loom
Short 10 way
loom
Short 4 way
loom
8 way Connector
PL3 KEY
PL1
Loom to Base
Main Receiver PCB
SW4
8 4 2 1
ADDRESS
PLK1
PL2
EXPANSION
PL1
INPUT
8 Zone
Extender PCB
PL1
INPUT
8 Zone
Extender PCB
PL2
OUTPUT
PL1
INPUT
8 Zone
Extender PCB
PL2
OUTPUT
PL2
OUTPUT
MFP Main Panel MFP Repeater Panel
Figure 3 - MFP Repeater Wiring
DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
2-core network
Long5way
loom
+Ve 0V
+1
-2
+Ve
0V
FF596 MFP Repeater Panel
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Ins alling he Repea er Transmi er PCB
Note: Before installation, any short circuit or non-latching links should be fitted to the Main Control PCB’s
first four zones, as alterations to these links requires removal of the Repeater Transmitter PCB.
First, push the four mounting pillars (supplied) into the holes provided on the Main Control PCB until
they click in position. Second, push the Repeater Transmitter PCB onto the pillars until they click in position
(see Figure 4 below for orientation). Finally, install the interconnecting looms as follows:
LD4
LD3
LD2
LD1
PL1
PL2PL3
PL7
PL6
PL4
PL5
To Keyswitch
Zone Expansion
Plug
PL3
PL6
PL5
Auxiliary Expansion Plug
PL2
Aux.Expansion
loom
(if fitted)
Expansion Plug
(no connection on
Repeater only systems)
Repeater
Control Plug
Repeater Base
Plug
5 way Connector
(fix in MFP Main panel’s base)
+Ve 0V
PL4
Remove Repeater Transmitter PCB
to gain access to short circuit and
non-latching links on Main Control PCB
Repeater Transmiter PCB
(FF596T)
PLK1
AUX
PLK2
LOCAL
SW1
ON
VR1 VR2
Main Control PCB
(mounted in MFP Main Panel)
Long 10 way loom
to Zone Cards (if fitted)
Repeater Network
Connections (2 way)
Connections not
used (3 way)
Short 10 way
loom
Short 10 way
loom
Short 4 way
loom
Long5way
loom
MFP Main Panel
Figure 4 - Repeater Transmitter PCB Connections
The P 7 loom from the Repeater Transmitter PCB has an attached 5 way connector. This connector should
be fixed into the base of the MFP Main panel using the fixing pins supplied. These pins should be pushed
through the back of the base before installation. Note that only the first 2 ways of the onne tor (+Ve,
0V) are used for onne ting to the repeater network; the remaining 3 ways are not used.
Loom Type From Repeater
Transmitter PCB
To Main
Control PCB
Short 4 way P 1 P 2
Short 10 way P 4 P 5
Short 10 way P 3 P 6
Loom Type From Repeater
Transmitter PCB To
ong 5 way P 7 Repeater
Connector
ong 10 way P 2 First Zone Card
(if fitted)
MFPX loom P 5 Aux Devices
(if fitted)
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Repea er Panel Indica ors and Con rols
Repeater Indi ators
The Main Receiver PCB, mounted in the MFP Repeater panel, has four system status EDs and eight Fire
Zone EDs, which are detailed below.
The General Fire ED (red) flashes when there is an unsilenced fire state on the system. When there is a
silenced fire state on the system, this ED is lit steady. The ED is also momentarily lit during a Reset /
amp Test cycle.
The General Fault ED (yellow) flashes when there is any fault on the system and is momentarily lit during
a Reset / amp Test cycle.
The ocal Fault ED (amber) indicates when there is a fault generated at the Repeater panel. This ED will
light intermittently under the following conditions:
• Power is supplied to the Repeater but there are no communications with the MFP Main panel
• There is a fault associated with the local Auxiliary Power supply
• The microprocessor on the Repeater has failed
• The ocal Fault ED will also light momentarily during a Reset / amp Test cycle.
The Supply Healthy ED (green) indicates that the Repeater is receiving power.
If there is a fault with the local Auxiliary Power supply then the Supply Healthy ED will flash. This ED
will also go out momentarily during a Reset / amp Test cycle.
The Fire Zone EDs (red) flash when there is a new fire on a particular zone.
If the system is in a silenced fire state, then the Fire Zone ED for a zone previously triggered will be lit
steady. The Fire Zone EDs are momentarily lit in sequence during a Reset / amp Test cycle.
The Repeater panel may be extended in multiples of eight zones, up to a maximum of 32 zones, by the
addition of an Extender kit (Part No. FF596R). This kit consists of an 8 Zone Extender PCB, looms and
mounting hardware (see 'Repeater Panel Installation' section, page 6).
The panel’s beeper will sound when there is any fault condition on the system, and depending on the
type of fault condition the beeper may be muted by pressing the Silence button when the keyswitch is
in the Arm Controls position.
Repeater External Controls
The panel’s keyswitch enables its buttons to be used when it is in the Arm Controls position. In this
position the key cannot be removed.
The Reset button, when pressed, initiates a System Reset or amp / Beeper Test cycle, unless the system
is in an unsilenced fire state, in which case it is inactive.
The Silence button, when pressed, mutes the fault beeper (in the case of a new system fault), or silences
the alarm sounders, moving the system to an silenced fire state.
The Evacuate button, when pressed, activates the Alarm sounders, moving the system to an unsilenced
fire state. To deactivate the sounders the Silence button must be pressed. If the system is set up for
delayed sounders then pressing the Evacuate button during a delay period will activate the alarm
sounders immediately, even if the keyswitch is not in the Arm Controls position.
Repeater Internal Controls
Aux PSU Sense P K1 must be linked to disable PSU sense. If an Auxiliary Power Supply is used locally then
this link must be removed. If the link is removed and the Auxiliary Power Supply fails, or is not fitted,
then the Repeater will sense a fault condition and indicate appropriately. Address ink SW4 sets the
address of the Repeater.
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Repea er Panel Ins alla ion
Fit the appropriate number of 8 Zone Extender PCBs in the MFP Repeater panel(s) as required for the
system. These are installed by securing the PCBs to the lid with the spacers and nuts supplied and then
connecting the supplied 6 way looms as shown in Figure 5 below.
Repeater Wiring
Up to eight MFP Repeater panels may be connected to one MFP Main panel with power and
communication transmitted using 2 core cable. Install the MFP Repeater panel(s) then run the cables in
accordance with relevant regulations. Fire resistant cable is recommended, of 1.5mm CSA. On larger
installations where there are long cable runs (greater than 400 metres), and many Repeaters, it is
advisable to use cabling with the largest CSA that may be practically used, typically 2.5mm CSA.
Wiring may be run from the MFP Main panel to the MFP Repeater(s) in whatever way best suits the
installation. In multiple Repeater installations the wiring may be spurred if necessary.
Once installed, check the wiring before terminating at the MFP Main panel, or at the MFP Repeater(s),
for shorts and open circuits. Check there is no leakage to Earth from either conductor. Under no
ir umstan es must the wiring be “meggered” with any panels onne ted. When these checks have been
made, make the wiring off at the MFP Main panel and the MFP Repeater(s).
Setting the Repeater Addresses
Each Main Receiver PCB must have a unique address to
enable the system to be monitored. The addresses are
set up by fitting the supplied links on SW4, which is
numbered 1, 2, 4, 8. (Note that “8” is for future
expansion and is not currently used and must not be
linked.) The address settings are shown in Figure 6 right.
Although addresses must be unique to each Repeater,
they need not be sequential, i.e. it is acceptable to use
addresses 3 and 7 for a two Repeater system.
The addresses are read when the system is powered up and therefore must be set when there is no power
on the system. Altering the addresses when the system is powered will not take effect until the next
power up cycle. Once the Repeater(s) have been addressed the system may be tested.
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8 way Connector
(fixed in MFP Repeater panel’s base)
+1 -2
To Keyswitch PL3
KEY
PL1
Loom to Base
+Ve 0V
Main Receiver PCB
SW4
8
4
2
1
ADDRESS
PLK1
LINK TO DISABLE
PSU SENSE
PL2
EXPANSION
PL1
INPUT
8 Zone
Extender PCB
PL1
INPUT
8 Zone
Extender PCB
PL2
OUTPUT
PL1
INPUT
8 Zone
Extender PCB
PL2
OUTPUT
PL2
OUTPUT
Repeater Network
Connections (2 way)
Connections for Aux O/P’s (3 way)
and Ext. PSU (3 way)
MFP Repeater Panel
Figure 5 - Repeater PCBs Connections
SW4
8
4
2
1
=1
SW4
8
4
2
1
=2
SW4
8
4
2
1
=3
SW4
8
4
2
1
=4
SW4
8
4
2
1
=5
SW4
8
4
2
1
=6
SW4
8
4
2
1
=7
SW4
8
4
2
1
=8
Figure 6 - Repeater Address Settings
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Tes ing he Ins alla ion
At the MFP Main panel, power up the system by connecting the Mains supply. The MFP Main panel will
go through the Reset cycle and then settle after a few seconds with PSU and General Fault EDs lit and
the Fault beeper sounding intermittently. Connect the batteries and the panel will move to the Normal
state, with the green Mains On ED lit.
At each Repeater carry out the following test procedure:
• Check the green Supply Healthy ED is lit steady.
• Turn the keyswitch to Arm Controls, then press the Evacuate button. The General Fire ED will be
lit on the Repeater panel and the system Alarm Sounders will be active.
• Press the Silence button, the Alarm Sounders should cease and the General Fire ED will be lit steady
with the fault beeper sounding intermittently.
• Press the Reset button, which will cause the Repeater to enter the Reset / amp / Beeper Test cycle
during which all the Fire, Fault and Power Supply Healthy EDs should flash and the beeper should
sound momentarily. Pressing the Reset button on a Repeater whilst the keyswitch is in Arm Controls
will also cause the MFP Main panel to execute a Reset cycle. If there is no Fire Condition and no
faults present after the Reset cycle then the MFP Main and MFP Repeater panel(s) will return to the
Normal passive state.
Faul Condi ions
Repeater S anning Fault
Symptoms:
General Fault ED + Beeper on front of MFP Main panel.
Repeater Transmitter PCB indicator D3 lights periodically and indicator D4 flashes ‘n’ times, where n =
the address of the missing MFP Repeater(s).
Repeater(s) flagged as missing, or non-functional.
Cause 1:
Open or short circuit wiring to Repeater(s).
- Green Power Supply Healthy ED extinguished on Repeater(s) effected.
Solution 1:
Disconnect the Repeater(s) and check the wiring. The voltage on the Repeater network should average
between 15 - 20V. (Note the measured voltage will fluctuate due to the communication voltage
excursions.)
Cause 2:
Repeater has failed.
Power Supply Healthy and ocal Fault EDs flash.
Power Supply Healthy ED lit but otherwise no response to system state changes.
Solution 2:
Change the Repeater.
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Repeaters with same address
Symptoms:
General Fault ED + Beeper on front of MFP Main panel, Repeater Transmitter PCB indicator D3 lights
periodically and indicator D4 flashes once. Repeaters otherwise function correctly.
Cause: Two or more Repeaters with SW4 set with same address.
Solution: Remove power from the system, alter addresses accordingly and power up again.
Repeaters with Aux PSU Fault
Symptoms:
General Fault ED + PSU Fault ED + Beeper on front of MFP Main panel.
Repeater Transmitter PCB indicator D3 lit periodically and indicator D4 flashes ‘n’ times, where n = the
address of the Repeater with the Fault.
Repeater indicators Power Supply Healthy and ocal and General Fault EDs flashing, otherwise responds
to system state changes correctly.
Cause: Aux PSU sense link omitted from Repeater.
Solution: Refit link.
Keyswit h buttons inoperative
Symptoms:
Buttons inoperative on Repeater otherwise Repeater responds to system state changes.
Cause 1: Keyswitch loom has become dislodged.
Solution 1: Refit loom.
Cause 2: Repeater’s Main Receiver PCB has partially failed.
Solution 2: Replace PCB.
Failure of the Repeater Transmitter PCB
Symptoms:
MFP Main panel may indicate a fault condition.
Repeaters do not respond to button presses, or changes of system state.
Repeater has local Fault ED flashing, Power Supply Healthy ED lit steady.
Cause: Repeater Transmitter PCB failure.
Solution: Change Repeater Transmitter PCB.
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