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C-TEC BF560-24 User manual

FIRE ALARM
ancillaries Approved Document No. DFU0056030 Rev 6
WARNING: THIS PSU MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A SUITABLY SKILLED AND TECHNICALLY COMPETENT
PERSON. THIS PSU IS A PIECE OF CLASS 1 PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE RELIABLY EARTHED.
SW1
0V
CONF
INPUT
CHG
INHB
CONF
OUT
THERM
PL2
DISPLAY
FAULT RELAY
NC COM
NO
CONN6
THIS
WAY UP
CONN5
+V
BATTERY
0V
+V
OUTPUT
0V
CONN4
Battery
Fuse (F2)
F2
1234
ON
1234
ON
Exposed live parts under cable cover.
Isolate first before removing the small cable cover.
No user serviceable parts under cover.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES LED (Red Steady)
When lit red, hazardous voltages
are present under the cover
.
Mains Input 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.4 A
L = Live, N = Neutral, = Earth
Terminate mains cable to CONN1.
Incoming Mains Cable
This cable must be segregated from other cables and only
enter the panel through the top right-hand drill outs.
(Must be externally fused to ≤ 6 amps)
CHG INHB (CONN6)
Connect to 0 V to
inhibit battery charger.
CONF INPUT/OUT (CONN6)
Configurable Input/Output.
For OEM use. Do not connect.
PSU Earth Distribution Strap
DO NOT operate the PSU without first connecting
this strap to the base earth distribution post.
PL3
THERM (PL3)
Battery Thermistor Connector.
Optional BF322 PSU Remote Battery Temp. Sensor
available at c-tec.com.
N
L
CONN1
Table 1 - PSU Status LED (Amber)
DIP SWITCH
DIP S/W 1 = For OEM use. OFF (DOWN) = Defaults.
DIP S/W OFF (DOWN) ON (UP)
2
3
4
Battery Resistance
Threshold 1.5 Ohm
Battery Resistance #2
Threshold 6 Ohm
Battery Charge Rate
0.2 A (3.2 Ah)
Battery Charge Rate
0.7 A (3.2 Ah to 12 Ah)
Battery Fitted Battery Not Fitted #2
3 A MINI
®
automotive
blade fuse
Mains Fuse (F1)
T 1 A H 250 V, 20 mm ceramic,
T=Time Delay, H=High Breaking Capacity
PL3
See Table 4 - Technical Specification
overleaf for further details
General Fault Relay (CONN4)
1 A @30 Vd.c.
COM
NC
NO
Relay Fault-Free State
Table 2 - DIP Switch Settings
Supply Output (CONN5)
24 Vd.c. nominal
Red Wire
Black Wire
0V
+V
Battery Connector
(CONN5)
2 X 12 V, 3.2 AH
+
+
+
+
-
-
-
-
FLASHES
1
2
3
Mains Failure
Battery Voltage Low (≤23 V)
Battery Voltage Critical (≤22 V)
Charger Failure
Battery Not Fitted selected (indicates DIP S/W 4 position)
Battery Resistance Fault (level set by DIP S/W 2 position)
Output Over Voltage (>30 V)
4
5
6
7
8
LED STATUS (LED Off = Normal)
Not Used (previously used to indicate Charger Healthy)
Battery Charger Inhibited (Warning only - Not a fault)
Steady
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The BF560-24 is a boxed mains input to regulated DC PSU, providing 1.5 A @ 24 Vd.c. nominal, designed for use with
fire and security systems. Combining the functions of a PSU, battery charging unit and battery monitoring unit, it is
fully compliant with EN 54-4 + A1 + A2 and has been built to comply electrically/environmentally with EN 50131-6
(Type A, up to Grade 4 #1, Environmental Class II). The PSU is an approved product by BRE and VdS.
All wiring must be installed in accordance with all applicable national, regional or local standards. In the UK this is
BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations). Fuses must comply with IEC/EN 60127-2. See Fig.1 for PSU connection details.
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BF560-24 (24 V DC, 1.5 A) Installation Instructions
EN 54-4, EN 50131-6 Boxed Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Fig.1 - PSU Layout & Connections
Over Current / Over Load Protection: If the output load attempts to pull current in excess of the PSU rating, the PSU
will shut-down and attempt to auto-recover after approx. 10 seconds, and will continue to do so until the overload
is removed. If the PSU is subjected to a short circuit across the output terminals, the PSU may trip and require power
cycling to reset. Reset by switching off mains and disconnecting the batteries, then wait for the red ‘Hazardous Voltage
Present’ LED to extinguish before re-applying mains and batteries. Check the battery fuse (F2) has not operated.
WARNING: There is a risk of explosion if an incorrect battery type or size is used. Always dispose of used
batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturers instructions and local regulations. Batteries are heavy
and can produce dangerously high currents if shorted. Take care when handling and routing battery leads to
avoid damage. The batteries must be safely secured by the cable ties (supplied in the accessories).
2831 17
VdS
G218032
176p
Note: On a standard ‘as-supplied’ unit, DIP Switch 4 (‘Battery Not Fitted’) is OFF (DOWN) and a fault will occur on
initial power-up if fully charged batteries are NOT connected. See Table 2 - DIP Switch Settings (Fig.1).
Read these instructions before installation and operation
Table 4 - Technical Specification
POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION: BF560-24 (24 V DC, 1.5 A)
Mains supply voltage (a.c.): 230 V∿, 50/60 Hz. Rated current: 0.4 A r.m.s.
Maximum output current: 1.5 A (battery charger disabled)
Output current / power rating:
1.3 A continuous ‘Imax a’ if DIP Switch 3 OFF (DOWN)
0.8 A continuous ‘Imax a’ if DIP Switch 3 ON (UP)
Taking a load current greater than ‘Imax a’ will temporarily reduce the battery charge current
1.5 A ‘Imax b’, battery charger turned off via CONN6
‘Imin’ = 0 mA
Output voltage: 20 V (‘V min’) to 30 V (‘V max’) ± 2% <200 mV ripple pk-pk
Battery characteristics:
Discharge cut-off: 21 V ± 2%
Float charge voltage: 27.3 V ± 1% @ 20°C
Battery temp. compensation: -36 mV / °K
Maximum approved VRLA battery size: Up to 2 x 3.2 Ah
Battery charge capacity (C): 3.2 Ah up to 12 Ah (battery charged to 80% of capacity in 24 hrs)
Maximum internal battery resistance ‘Ri max’: 6 Ω if DIP Switch 2 OFF (DOWN) #2 1.5 Ωif DIP Switch 2 ON (UP)
CONNECTIONS
Mains Input (CONN1): Mains supply input terminals: Live, Neutral & Earth. 1 mm2to 2.5 mm2cable size.
Supply Output (CONN5): Output for auxiliary equipment. 1 mm2cable size, <30 m cable length (screened cable must be used).
Battery Connector (CONN5): Connection to the VRLA batteries. 1 mm2cable size.
Fault Relay (CONN4): Isolated changeover relay output, rated 1 A @ 30 Vd.c., 1 mm2cable size <30 m cable length (screened cable must be used).
CONN4 should not be used for compliance with EN 50131-6, PL2 provides serial data for all fault signals.
Battery Charge Inhibit (CONN6):
Connect to 0 V to inhibit battery charger. 1 mm2cable size.
CONF Input / Output (CONN6): For OEM use.
PL2: Serial Data Connector. Protocol available via C-TEC Technical. Optional BF423 configurator tool available at c-tec.com.
PL3: Battery Thermistor Connector. Optional BF322 PSU Remote Battery Temperature Sensor available at c-tec.com.
INDICATORS
3 x Front Panel Indicators: (Green Steady LED) - The Supply Output (CONN5) is healthy and within range
(Amber Steady LED) - A fault is present on the PSU
(Amber LED) - A fault with an auxiliary unit (user-definable), 20 to 30 V, 3.5 to 7 mA.
2 x Power Supply PCB LEDs: Hazardous Voltages Present (Red Steady LED)
PSU Status (Amber Flashing LED), see Table 1 - PSU Status LED (Fig.1)
PHYSICAL
Dimensions: 380 mm (W) x 235 mm (H) x 96 mm (D)
Weight / Construction: 1.55 kg (without batteries) / Plastic lid and base
Enclosure finish: RAL7035 textured
FITMENT & OPERATING CONDITIONS
Five mounting holes are provided for Ø4-5 mm CSK screws. Mount ≤2 m on a vertical surface. Wall condition, construction and in-service weight
must be considered when choosing screw fixings. For compliance with EN 54-4 the PSU must be closely coupled with the CIE. The PSU enclosure
has an IP30 rating (to EN 60529) and is designed for indoor use only. The components are selected to operate within their specification when the
environmental conditions outside the enclosure comply with class 3k5 of the latest edition of IEC 721-3-3. Temperature range: -10oC to +40oC.
Maximum humidity: 95% non condensing.
CERTIFICATES & DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCES to EU No. 305/2011, CPR (Certificates and DoPs are available for download at c-tec.com)
VdS Approval No.: G218032 LPCB Certificate No.: 176p
Declaration of Performance: DOP0000061 CPR Certificate No.: 2831-CPR-F2284 EN 54-4:1997 + A1:2002 + A2:2006
FIRE ALARM
ancillaries
Approved Document No. DFU0056030 Rev 6
Manufacturer: Computionics Limited (C-TEC), Challenge Way, Martland Park, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0LD. www.c-tec.com
Niederlassung Deutschland: C-TEC Germany Limited, Virchowstr. 32, D-33332 Gϋtersloh. www.c-tec-germany.de
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E&OE. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of these power supplies for any misinterpretation of this instruction, or
for the compliance of the system as a whole. The manufacturers policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to make changes
to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice.
Important Note about Batteries: This PSU complies with EN 54-4 and therefore must monitor and report battery
resistance faults when batteries are fitted. The battery resistance fault threshold is directly related to the ability of
the batteries to deliver the rated current to the load.
VRLA battery resistance varies with manufacturer quality, battery age (from date of manufacture, particularly if left
uncharged during shipping or storage), temperature, size and state of charge. It is not uncommon for so called “new”
batteries to be in excess of six months old if the supply chain is not properly managed. It is therefore important to fit
good quality, new batteries that have not been shelf soiled during shipment
or storage. VRLA battery resistance naturally increases in cold environments
and may make marginally usable batteries at room temperature unusable
at low temperatures. Careful siting of the product may alleviate some of
the natural limitations of VRLA batteries. Smaller batteries have a higher
resistance than larger batteries as shown in Table 3 right.
VRLA battery life is typically rated at 20°C. Raising the temperature by
10°C will halve the expected usable life of a VRLA battery. Operating
at 40°C will therefore lead to only a quarter of the expected life. High
temperature also degrades battery life during shipping and storage.
#1 Additional tamper protection required #2 Non-certified setting
VRLA
Battery
Typical Battery Resistance
(single battery, x2 for 24 V systems)
12 V, 2 Ah 280 mΩ
12 V, 3.2 Ah 100 mΩ
12 V, 7 Ah 85 mΩ
12 V, 17 Ah 65 mΩ
12 V, 38 Ah 58 mΩ
Table 3 - Battery Resistance

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