Carrier Ziton ZP3 User manual

ZP3 Fire Panel User
Guide
P/N 503-1160ZE-U-14 • ISS 08JUL21

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ZP3 Fire Panel User Guide i
Content
Important information iii
European regulations for construction products iii
European standards for fire control and indicating equipment iv
Advisory messages iv
List of abbreviations and acronyms v
Associated publications and references vi
System overview 1
Basic system features 2
Operation 3
Sensors and devices 3
Maintenance features 5
Remote diagnostics 5
Automatic diagnostics 5
Total Loss of Power alarm 6
Accessories and peripherals 6
Day/night capability 7
Configuration 7
Communication and integration 7
Peer-to-peer networking 7
Principle of operation 8
ZP3 Fire control panel 9
Panel fascia 10
Alarm controls and indicators 10
Navigation buttons 13
Main operating controls 14
Status indicators 15
Display of alarms 17
Overview 17
Fire alarms 17
Fault alarms 17
Disabled alarms 18
Other alarms 18

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LCD display 19
Overview 19
Alarms by zone 19
Scrolling alarms 19
Alarms by device 20
Zone screen 20
Point screen 21
Operator response 23
Fire alarms 23
Fault alarms 24
Disabling system elements 25
Other alarms 26
Operator menu 28
Introduction 28
Menu access 28
Menu structure 30
Menu functions 30
Operator maintenance 32
Overview 32
User responsibilities 32
Routine maintenance 34

ZP3 Fire Panel User Guide iii
Important information
This manual is intended for the user of the ZP3 Fire Control Panel. It provides the
information required to effectively operate the ZP3 Fire Control Panel in all
operating modes. It has been prepared in accordance with ZP3 operating
software version 3.12.
European regulations for construction products
This section provides a summary on the declared performance according to the
Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011 and Delegated Regulations
(EU) 157/2014 and (EU) 574/2014.
For detailed information, see the product Declaration of Performance (available
at firesecurityproducts.com).
Table 1: Regulatory information
Certification
Certification body
1134
Manufacturer
Carrier Manufacturing Poland Spòlka Z o.o.,
Ul. Kolejowa 24, 39-100 Ropczyce, Poland.
Authorized EU manufacturing representative:
Carrier Fire & Security B.V., Kelvinstraat 7, 6003 DH Weert,
Netherlands.
Year of first CE marking
10
Declaration of Performance
number
360-3301-0199
EN 54
EN 54-2: 1997 + A1: 2006
EN 54-4: 1997 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2006
Product identification
See model number on product identification label
Intended use
See the product Declaration of Performance
Declared
performance See the product Declaration of Performance

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European standards for fire control and indicating
equipment
These control panels have been designed in accordance with European EN 54-2,
and EN 54-4 standards. In addition, they comply with the following EN 54-2
optional requirements.
Table 2: EN 54-2 optional requirements information
Option
Description
7.8
Output to fire alarm devices (output to C)
7.9.1
Output to fire alarm routing equipment (output to E)
7.11
Delays to outputs
7.12.2
Dependencies on more than one alarm signal (type B)
7.13
Alarm counter
8.3
Fault signals from points
8.4
Total loss of the power supply
8.9
Output to fault warning routing equipment (output to J)
9.5
Disablement of addressable points
10.
Test conditions
10.1
General requirements
10.2
Indication of the test condition
10.3
Indication of zones in the test state
11
Standardized Input/output interface
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Advisory messages
Advisory messages alert you to conditions or practices that can cause unwanted
results. The advisory messages used in this document are shown and described
below.
WARNING: Warning messages advise you of hazards that could result in injury
or loss of life. They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent
the injury or loss of life.
Caution: Caution messages advise you of possible equipment damage. They tell
you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the damage.
Note: Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort. They
describe how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out important
information that you should read.
List of abbreviations and acronyms
Abbreviation
Definition
DC
Direct current
GND
Ground
GUI
Graphical user interface
LCD
Liquid crystal display
LED
Light emitting diode
mA
Milliampere
PC
Personal computer
RMC
Remote manned centre
RX
Receive
SW
Switch
TX
Transmit
V
Volts

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Associated publications and references
The documents, or parts thereof, that are referenced in this manual are listed
below.
Document title
Document number
British Standard: Fire Detection and Alarm systems for
buildings
, Part 1. Code of practice for system design,
installation and servicing
BS5839-1 2002
ZP3 Fire Control
Panel Installation, Commissioning and
Maintenance manual
503-1160ZE-I-13
ZP3 System maintenance logbook
503-1842ZE-0-02

ZP3 Fire Panel User Guide 1
System overview
The ZP3 is a complete intelligent fire detection system designed to protect life
and property. Each system is an individual design, based upon modular ZP
components. The ZP3 detects the presence of smoke or fire, raises alarms, and
accurately indicates the location of the fire. Depending on the features built into
the system, it can also:
• Raise local and remote alarms
• Call the fire brigade
• Activate building systems (including automatic fire extinguishing systems)
The system can prevent the spread of smoke, gases, and fire, and display the
alarm situation graphically on a computer.
The ZP3 Fire Control Panel is the main component of a ZP3 system. Figure 1
below shows a typical ZP3 fire detection system schematic. Various devices can
connect to the ZP3 Fire Control Panel, these include:
• Fire detectors
• Smoke detectors
• Manual call points
• Alarm sounders
• Local and remote indicating panels
• Graphics display computers
• LED mimic panels
• Other devices
Figure 1: Typical ZP3 system schematic
Remote manned
centre
ZP-NET
To other
ZP3 panels
To other
ZP3 panels

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Basic system features
The ZP3 system incorporates a wide range of features and capabilities, including
these:
• The ZP3 incorporates the proven ZP system of automatic contamination
adjustment for each sensor. This recalibrates each sensor as it becomes
contaminated, and provides a constant sensitivity even when sensors are
dirty.
• Each sensor is individually adjustable for sensitivity, including different
sensitivities for day and night operation.
• Selectable alarm verification allows the time integration of each sensor to be
set. Analogue sensors provide prealarm, alarm, service, and diagnostic
alarms.
• The panel continuously checks every sensor for contamination, with
automatic alarm.
• The system supports both fire and non-fire monitoring functions, e.g. door
open, fault alarms, etc.
• The ZP-loop provides for addressable loop-powered sounders, reducing
wiring.
• Each panel supports up to 50 zones, optionally 128. Built-in zone LEDs
display up to 50 zones, and extender panels provide LED display for up to
128 zones.
• Each panel has the capacity for 896 programmable inputs and outputs, which
can be located with the panel, or remotely via serial connection.
• Flash memory retains all programming and data, even if the panel is powered
down.

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Operation
The panel incorporates a simple and effective operator interface that includes a
160-character LCD display. Together with zone LEDs and function LEDs, these
indications give a clear and unambiguous indication of all alarms and reports. All
control functions are menu driven, and three access levels are protected by
passwords. A Help button provides quick access to operating instructions.
Sensors and devices
A full range of single and combination analogue addressable sensors, including
wired and radio sensors, is supported. Manual call points meet UK preferences,
and respond in less than 3 seconds. A range of input and output interface units
allows the connection of third-party equipment to the addressable ZP-loop.
The following features are contained in panel software SW71910 version 3.07 or
later:
• Fast sounder responses
• Type 54 emulation
Fast sounder responses
The panel now has a response time of less than 3 seconds for call point
operation. This is in compliance with the BS5839-1:2002 specification.
For a guaranteed sounder response time of less than 3 seconds from a mapped
call point input, the user must adhere to the following when using panel software
SW71910, version 3.07 and later:
• The panel must be fitted with line driver software SW72001, version 3.01 or
later. The call point must be a version three type (ZP785-3).
• The sounder and the call point must be on the same panel. This means that
the detection zone and alarm zone must be serviced by the same panel.
• For the output mapping the sounder output device must be defined as a
sounder type with the call point being the input trigger.
• For a ZP755 line sounder used as a behind detector sounder the output
address must be tagged as an SAB (sounder alarm base).

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Type 54 emulation
Type 54 emulated devices improve functionality: A type 54 emulated device can
be mapped to disable any other line device. This is reported on the panel as an
event and updated in the Event archive.
The ZP3 panel, when fitted with the software shown in the specification supports
the following sensors and devices.
Table 3: Supported sensor and device models
Number
Description
A45E
-2 Single interface module
A51E
-1 High voltage relay module
A60E
-2 Line isolator module
A50E
-2 Line relay module
A70E
-2 Conventional interface module
ZP710
Ionization smoke sensor
ZP732
Combination smoke/thermal sensor
ZP730
Optical smoke sensor
ZP720
-2 Thermal sensor (Grade 2)
ZP720
-3 Thermal sensor (Class A1)
ZP785
-2 Manual “breakglass” call point (indoor)
ZP785
-3 Manual “breakglass” call point (indoor, 3 second response)
ZP787
Manual “breakglass” call point (outdoor)
ZP740
Interface unit, multifunction (fire/non-fire/security)
ZP745
Interface unit
ZP750
Loop relay
ZP755
Loop sounder
ZP755W
Weatherproof horn sounder
ZP755H
Horn sounder
ZP755V
-2 Addressable stand-alone beacon
ZP755BV
-3 Addressable sensor base sounder/beacon
ZP756
Loop sounder with base
ZP753
Loop remote LED
ZP470
Loop radio communication module
ZR430
-1 Wireless (radio) optical smoke sensor*
ZR420
-1 Wireless (radio) thermal smoke sensor*
ZR432
-2 Wireless (radio) combination sensor*
ZR485
Wireless (radio) call point
ZR440
Wireless (radio) interface I/O unit
ZP710ex
Intrinsically-safe smoke sensor
ZP720ex
Intrinsically-safe thermal sensor

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Number
Description
ZP786ex
Intrinsically-safe call point
ZP740ex
Intrinsically-safe interface unit
ZP35
-ECU Extinguishing control units
ZS200
High sensitivity aspirating smoke detectors
ZX832
Multisensor fire detector (optional)
*
Used with the ZP471A and ZP472A Radio interface units only (see “Total Loss of Power alarm”
on page 6).
Later versions of software may support additional or different devices. If in doubt,
check with your local supplier.
Maintenance features
A range of maintenance features simplifies and improves system maintenance.
These include status reports, contamination and near-service reports, operational
statistics, and a zone walk test and sounder test. The system can manually
disable zones or individual points for maintenance purposes.
Remote diagnostics
Remote diagnostics is available as an option, enabling some or all (depending on
software version) maintenance functions to be carried out from a remote location.
Automatic diagnostics
Automatic diagnostics continuously monitor the system for correct operation,
features include:
• Automatic checking of wiring and points
• Corrupt data detection
• Disconnection of faulty or corrupt zones
• Automatic testing of sensor operation
• Verification of sensor or zone location
Sensors are automatically subjected to a self-test at regular intervals, and vital
elements of the system, such as the software configuration data and running
data, are verified every hour.

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Total Loss of Power alarm
The ZP3 panel is fitted with a Total Loss of Power alarm feature. This feature is a
prewired, independent circuit that turns on the Common Fault and System Fault
LEDs and sounds a buzzer in the event of total loss of power. This condition
occurs when the mains power has been lost and the battery has been depleted
to the extent that load shedding has occurred, prior to the entire panel being shut
down. In this state, the display is shut down, the fault LEDs are on, and the panel
buzzer is sounding.
Accessories and peripherals
In addition to the ZP-loop devices, a range of accessories and peripheral devices
is available to provide all the elements of a complete system. The ZP3 panel,
when fitted with the software shown in the specification supports the following
accessories and peripherals.
Table 4: Supported accessory and peripheral models
Number
Description
ZP3
-RDU Remote display unit (mini)
ZP3
-RDU Remote display unit (full-function)
ZP3
-RAC Remote I/O accessory cabinet
ZP3
-RL8 Addressable relay board, 8-way
ZP3
-MA8 Addressable sounder driver board (monitored), 8-way
ZP3
-MIP8 Addressable input board, 8-way
ZP3
-OP24 Addressable transistor output board, 24-way
ZP3
-SCB-D Control bus driver board
ZP3
-SCB-R Control bus receiver board
ZP3
-NET1 Network driver board, single
ZP3
-SB232 Serial communications board, RS-232
ZP3FBR
-2-B1 Fireman’s interface panel (Swedish)
ZP3FBR
-2-R1 Fireman’s repeater panel
ZP3AB
-NLM2 Network loop monitor
ZP471A
Radio loop module (receive only)
ZP472A
Radio loop module (transmit and receive)
ZP3AB
-MD3 Modem kit
Later versions of software may support additional or different devices. If in doubt,
check with your local supplier.

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Day/night capability
Day/night control provides separate programmes for day and night modes.
Different sensor sensitivity, alarm selection, alarm evaluation delays, and fire
brigade responses can be configured.
Configuration
A programming or configuration utility allows any “cause-and-effect” requirement
to be configured. Each panel can have up to 896 physical outputs that are
software linked to as many as 2,000 inputs in any arrangement. All functions are
100% field programmable. Programming can be done directly using the ZP3
panel, or via a software configuration package, i.e. Planner. Flash memory
retains all programming and data, even if the panel is powered down.
Communication and integration
Multiple communication capability allows the panel to connect to printers, colour
graphic computers, building management systems, remote mimics and text
displays, radio pagers, and other systems. Simple integration into third-party
systems is possible.
Peer-to-peer networking
The ZP3 peer-to-peer network enables up to 255 stand-alone systems (verified
up to 100 panels per system) to be integrated to provide system-wide alarm
reporting, coordinated evacuation, cause-and-effect functionality, and control, for
large systems and multiple-building sites. The maximum number of panels
supported by each software version is listed in Table 5 below.
Table 5: Maximum panels supported
Panel software
Maximum panels
Version 1
32
Version 2
64
Version 3
255

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Principle of operation
Sensing devices, e.g. heat and smoke detectors, manual call points, etc. are
grouped into zones, and programmed with text labels to indicate their location.
The control panel continually checks each fire or smoke sensor, call point, or
other device attached to the ZP-loop, every 2 seconds. The precision data
collected is analyzed to indicate the amount of smoke, heat, and combustion
products in the proximity of devices. The active scanning process by the ZP3
panel constantly updates this information. This provides an accurate picture of
the area being monitored by the sensors, enabling the software to make
intelligent decisions about the presence of fire, as indicated by heat, smoke, or
invisible products of combustion.
After making a decision that a fire exists, the ZP3 system initiates an alarm at the
control panel, displays the exact location by means of illuminated LEDs and LCD
text displays, and illuminates the LEDs on the initiating sensors or call points.
Depending upon how the particular system has been configured, it can also issue
preprogrammed commands to operate area sounders, call the fire brigade,
activate building controls such as air-conditioning shutdown, or to take other
actions. In addition it commands remote display panels to display the location
and status of alarms, and to carry out programmed control functions. A very large
system consists of several panels communicating with each other. These panels
can be programmed to display alarms from other panels or areas, and to
automatically carry out commands issued by other panels.
The complete system is actively monitored on a continuous basis. Self-
maintenance and diagnostics are built-in, and the sensors, devices, and field
wiring are continuously checked for correct operation. Any faults found are
automatically reported.
Although each system is unique, the basic principles of operation apply to each.
This manual describes the basic ZP3 operating principles. To fully understand
your particular system, obtain a copy of the system specification and become
familiar with how the system is designed to react in the event of a fire alarm.

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ZP3 Fire control panel
In addition to operating all the sensors, sounders, and other devices in the
system, the control panel provides the interface for the operator by means of its
front panel fascia. Figure 2 below shows a typical ZP3 Fire Control Panel.
Figure 2: ZP3 Fire control panel

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Panel fascia
The ZP3 system is operated by means of the controls and indicators on the ZP3
panel Fascia as shown in Figure 3 below. In some systems, the operator controls
the system from a Remote Display Unit and not from the panel fascia. This is
identical to the control panel, but is usually located in some other area, such as a
control room. Effectively the Remote Display Unit is a repeater, which operates in
the same manner as the fire panel.
Figure 3: ZP3 Fire control panel fascia panel layout
LOCAL ZONES
1
9
17
25
33
41
49
2
10
18
26
34
42
50
3
11
19
27
35
43
4
12
20
28
36
44
5
13
21
29
37
45
6
14
22
30
38
46
7
15
23
31
39
47
8
16
24
32
40
48
ZP3 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
HELP
ACCEPT
MUTE
BUZZER
RESET FIRE FAULT DISABLED OTHER SILENCE
ALARMS SOUND ALARMS
MORE
VIEW
POINTS
DISABLEDDELAYED PRE-ALM TEST ENABLE
CONTROL
ON
OFF
FAU LTACTIVEPOWER ON
SYSTEMNIGHT
ZONEDAY
POINTMORE TIME
SOUNDERS
REMOTE ALARM
CONTROL OUTPUTS
RESTORE
DISABLED
ALARMS
1
ABC 2 DEF 3 GHI F1
F2
4
JKL
7
STU 8
VWX
0
[ ]
9
YZ
5
MNO 6
PQR
ESC
Zonal fire
indicators
Help button View devices button
LCD display
Sounder
control buttons
Alarm view buttons
and common
alarm indicators
Access control
Scroll buttons
Day/Night
module
(optional)
Status
indicators
Printer
(optional) Keypad
Alarm controls and indicators
Alarm view buttons
As shown in Figure 4 below, there are four alarm view buttons located below the
LCD display, directly below the four common alarm indicators, they are:
• Fire
• Fault
• Disabled
• Other
The relevant common alarm indicator illuminates when an alarm is received, and
the zonal details are simultaneously displayed on the LCD display.
Figure 4: Alarm view buttons and common alarm indicators
FIRE FAULT DISABLED OTHER
Buttons
Indicators

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Where more than one type of alarm is present simultaneously, then the highest
priority alarm displays automatically. The priority order is:
1. Fire
2. Fault
3. Disabled
4. Other
To view other categories of alarm, press the relevant button as described below.
After viewing lower-priority alarms using the alarm view buttons, the system
times out and automatically returns to the current highest priority alarm.
Fire button
A fire alarm is the highest priority and is automatically displayed, by zone, on the
LCD display. The top line indicates Fire Alarm, and the word “Fire” is displayed
on the bottom line directly above the common Fire indicator. If you have been
viewing other types of alarm (see below), and wish to return to the fire alarm
screen, press the Fire button.
Fault button
Press the Fault button to view any fault alarms in the system (the common Fault
indicator is illuminated). The top line indicates Fault Alarm, and the word “Fault”
is displayed on the bottom line directly above the common Fault indicator. The
fault alarm is displayed by zone.
Disabled button
Press the Disabled button to view disabled zones (the common Disabled
indicator is illuminated). The top line indicates Disabled, and the word “Disabled”
is displayed on the bottom line directly above the common Disabled indicator.
The details are displayed.
Other button
Press the Other button to view any other alarms in the system (the common
Other indicator is illuminated). The top line indicates Other, and the word “Other”
is displayed on the bottom line directly above the common Other indicator. The
alarm is displayed by zone or by category.
Common alarm indicators
As shown in Figure 4 on page 10, there are four common alarm indicators on the
panel, they are:
• Fire
• Fault
• Disabled
• Other
These are used to indicate the presence of an alarm in any of the four
categories. The most important of these is the fire alarm indicator. The others
draw attention to alarms of lesser importance.

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Fire indicator
The Fire indicator illuminates when any fire alarm is received by, or is currently
present, in the system. The indicator flashes for a new alarm, and becomes
steady after an alarm has been accepted. New alarms must be responded to
immediately. Other indicators identify the location of the alarm, and are described
later in this document. This indicator is normally off.
Fault indicator
The Fault indicator illuminates when any fault alarm is received by, or is currently
present, in the system. Other indicators identify the location and type of fault.
Fault alarms have different levels of severity; some may take the complete
system out of operation, some may take only a small part of the system out of
operation, while others may simply report a condition that needs attention. Refer
to “
Types of fault” on page 24 for more details. This indicator is normally off.
Disabled indicator
The Disabled indicator illuminates when any part of the system (for example, a
zone, a fire sensor, a sounder, or a connection to the fire brigade) is deliberately
disabled. This might be done for a number of reasons, for example, to allow part
of a building to be renovated, for maintenance, or to allow people to smoke in a
meeting room. Other indicators identify the location of the disabled devices;
these will be described later in this manual. This indicator is normally off.
Other indicator
The Other indicator illuminates to identify the presence of any alarm that does
not fall into one of the above groups. For example, this could be an alarm that a
fire door is unlocked, or that air conditioning is shut down, or a prealarm, etc.
Other indicators identify the nature of the alarm, and are described later in this
manual. This indicator is normally off.
Zonal fire indicators
See Figure 5 on page 13. In addition to the common alarm indicators, by default
alarms are indicated by means of zonal fire indicators, and by means of text
messages on the LCD display, which also shows other information. Alternatively
the LED can be programmed as required. For more information, see “I/O
Mapping” in the Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Manual (P/N 503-
1160ZE-I).
Zonal fire indicators are red, and are located on the left side of the fascia. When
an alarm is received from a sensor, the Zone indicator illuminates to identify
which zone has initiated the alarm. This immediately identifies the location of the
fire. The Zone indicator flashes for a new alarm, and becomes steady after an
alarm has been accepted. The zonal fire indicators make it possible to quickly
determine the zones in an alarm condition, and to identify which are new alarms
and which have been previously accepted. Zone indicators are normally off.