CWSI CP-3500D User manual

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CP-3500D WIRELESS FIRE ALARM CONTROL
PANEL
OPERATING and INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CWSI, LLC
10798 N.W. 53 Street
Sunrise, Florida 33351

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Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time
of printing. Known corrections or omissions may be found on errata sheets included in the various
product manuals. However, Commercial Wireless Systems International, LLC herein known as CWSI,
may not be held accountable for errors or omissions in this or other CWSI publications. No license is
granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of CWSI
CWSI makes no claims as to the suitability of their products for a specific installation site or for
a specific application. Local testing for suitability of both the proposed site and application is required.
Unless prohibited by law, the liability of CWSI is limited to the cost of the equipment supplied
by CWSI or their authorized agent. The liability of CWSI for defective product is limited to the repair or
replacement of the defective product at the option of CWSI. CWSI is not liable for, nor will
reimbursement be made for the removal of, or replacement of the defective equipment or for the
inconvenience or supplemental costs which may be incurred by the installer, installing company,
dealer or end user of the equipment.
All guarantees or warranties on the products are limited to those published by CWSI and no
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Table of Contents
CP-3500D WIRELESS FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL....................................................1
OPERATING and INSTALLATION.....................................................................................1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL....................................................................................................1
DISCLAIMER.........................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................6
FCC Warning –RF Exposure............................................................................................6
FCC Warning......................................................................................................................6
SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES ...................................................................7
1.1 Product Description and Wireless System Overview...............................................7
1.2 Features........................................................................................................................8
SECTION 2 –SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY.....................................................9
2.1 Specifications ..............................................................................................................9
2.2 Compatibility................................................................................................................10
2.3 UL Restricted Programming Options.........................................................................11
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION...............................................................................................13
3.1 Proper Installation Order.............................................................................................13
3.2 Preparing the Installation Site ....................................................................................13
3.3 Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment .................................................................13
3.4 Installing the CP-3500D...............................................................................................13
3.4.1 Enrolling Devices, Annunciators and Repeaters .................................................................................17
3.4.2 Installing the Annunciators, Repeaters and Initiating Devices.............................................................19
3.4.3 The Backup Batteries...........................................................................................................................20
3.4.4 Cover Panel .........................................................................................................................................20
SECTION 4 - SYSTEM PROGRAMMING.............................................................................22
4.1 Keypad Buttons and Menu Navigation ......................................................................22
4.2 Menu Selection and Navigation..................................................................................23
4.2.1 Menu Basics ........................................................................................................................................23
4.2.2 Menu Selections ..................................................................................................................................23
4.2.3 Menu Access, Navigation, Data Entry and Field Editing .....................................................................25
4.3 Initial System Configuration .......................................................................................27
4.3.1Set Time and Date................................................................................................................................28
4.3.2 Password Reset...................................................................................................................................28
4.3.3 Base code Setup..................................................................................................................................29
4.3.4 Supervisory Setup................................................................................................................................30
4.4 Device, Annunciator, Repeater and CP-3500D Info Programming..........................30
4.4.1 Accessing the Device Edit screen .......................................................................................................31
4.4.2 Deleting a Device, annunciator or repeater.........................................................................................32
4.4.3 Device Zone Assignment.....................................................................................................................33
4.4.4 Alarm Priority Assignment....................................................................................................................34

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4.4.5 Selecting the Device Type...................................................................................................................34
4.4.6 Entering Device, Annunciator and Repeater Description ....................................................................35
4.4.7 Point ID ................................................................................................................................................36
4.5 NAC, Relay Box and Wireless Relay Programming..................................................36
4.5.1 Accessing the Relay Setup screen......................................................................................................37
4.5.2 CP-3500D, Repeater NAC, Relay Box, RM-5 and SR-5 Programming ..............................................38
4.6 CP-3500D Auxiliary Output and Dry Contact Relay Programming..........................39
4.6.1 Accessing the CP-3500D Relay Setup Screen ...................................................................................39
4.6.2 CP-3500D Relay Programming ...........................................................................................................40
4.7 Supervisory Setup.......................................................................................................40
4.7.1 Accessing the Supervisory Setup Screen............................................................................................40
4.7.2 Programming the Sprinkler Supervisory Options ................................................................................41
4.8 Models 301,302,320,325 and 350 Device Programming............................................42
4.8.1 Two Alarm Zone operation ..................................................................................................................43
4.8.2 Accessing the Tandem Control Menu..................................................................................................43
4.8.3 Programming Tandem Manual Activation and Deactivation................................................................43
4.8.4 Remote Reset Feature.........................................................................................................................44
4.9 Unknown and Ignored Units .......................................................................................44
4.9.1 Displaying the Unknown Unit Screen ..................................................................................................45
4.9.2 Removing a Device from the Unknown List.........................................................................................45
4.9.3 Displaying the Ignored Unit Screen .....................................................................................................46
4.9.4 Removing a Device from the Ignored List............................................................................................46
SECTION 5 - SYSTEM INPUT AND OUTPUTS....................................................................48
5.1 Dry Contact Outputs and Trouble Input.....................................................................48
5.1.1 Alarm A, B, C, D Contacts (TB2 Terminals 14-21)..............................................................................48
5.1.2 Trouble Contact (TB3 Terminals 5-7) ..................................................................................................48
5.1.3 Relay 1+2 form C Outputs (TB3 Terminals 8-13)................................................................................48
5.1.4 Trouble Input (TB4 Terminals 3+4)......................................................................................................49
5.2 NAC Auxiliary and Other Outputs ..............................................................................49
5.2.1 Auxiliary Output Local Energy Municipal Box Service (TB4 Terminals 1+2).......................................49
5.2.2 Notification Appliance Circuits (TB1 Terminals 1-4 on receiver card).................................................51
5.2.3 Notification Appliance Compatibility.....................................................................................................52
5.2.4 SW2 Dip Switch...................................................................................................................................53
5.2.5 USB Jack J35 on receiver ...................................................................................................................53
5.2.6 Ethernet Connection............................................................................................................................53
5.2.7 USB Connector....................................................................................................................................53
5.2.8 Relay Expansion Connector ................................................................................................................53
5.2.9 Dialer Connector TB5 ..........................................................................................................................53
SECTION 6 - SYSTEM INTERFACE AND OPERATION......................................................53
6.1 Visual Displays, User Interface and Internal Sounder..............................................53
6.1.1 LCD......................................................................................................................................................53
6.1.2 LEDS....................................................................................................................................................54
6.1.3 Buttons.................................................................................................................................................55
6.1.4 Sounder ...............................................................................................................................................57
6.2 System Operation........................................................................................................58
6.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................58

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6.2.2 Normal Standby...................................................................................................................................58
6.2.3 Alarm....................................................................................................................................................58
6.2.4 Sprinkler Supervisory...........................................................................................................................59
6.2.5 Trouble Signals....................................................................................................................................60
6.2.6 System Test.........................................................................................................................................63
6.2.7 Event Logs...........................................................................................................................................63
6.2.8 System and Programming Information ................................................................................................65
6.2.9 Accessing the System Info Screen......................................................................................................66
6.2.10 Accessing the Programming info Screen...........................................................................................66
SECTION 7 - DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATORS...........................................................69
7.1 Silent Knight Model 5104B..........................................................................................69
7.1.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................69
7.1.2 Wiring...................................................................................................................................................69
7.1.3 Programming .......................................................................................................................................69
7.1.4 Operation .............................................................................................................................................70
7.2 Keltron SDACT(-2) .......................................................................................................71
7.2.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................71
7.2.2 Wiring...................................................................................................................................................71
7.2.3 Programming .......................................................................................................................................72
7.2.4 Operation .............................................................................................................................................73
CP-3500D TO SIA TRANSLATION TABLE..........................................................................74
SECTION 8 –SIGNAL SURVEY...........................................................................................75
8.1 New Installation Survey...............................................................................................75
8.2 Existing Installation Survey........................................................................................76
MODEL CP-3500D OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................79

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Introduction
This manual is intended for persons involved with the installation, maintenance and operation
of the CP-3500D RF control panel. It is a comprehensive guide that provides details on product
operation and should be kept for future reference. This manual consists of separate sections. Each
section contains information in a manner as to be clear as possible. It is designed to provide all the
information necessary to install, program and operate the equipment. Read and understand this
manual prior to installing or operating the equipment. It is imperative that the installer understand the
requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be familiar with the standards set forth by
Underwriters Laboratories, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, and NFPA 70 National Electrical
Code.
The model CP-3500D is the first in a series of wireless fire annunciation and control panels
manufactured by CWSI. This system was designed and tested to comply with NFPA 72 National Fire
Alarm Code and UL 864 standard. The CP-3500D is approved for Local, Proprietary, Remote
Station, Central Station and Auxiliary service when installed in accordance with this manual.
FCC Warning
Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning –RF Exposure
Important: When using this device, a certain separation distance between
antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure
compliance. in order to comply with the RF exposure limits established in the
ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should
not be less than [20cm].

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Section 1 - Description and Features
1.1 Product Description and Wireless System Overview
The CWSI CP-3500D is an intelligent addressable wireless fire alarm control panel. The CP-3500D
system provides for annunciation of up to 1024 individual addressable initiating devices including
smoke detectors, fire transmitters and repeaters. It has two on board transceivers that allows all
communications with devices to be done via radio frequency (RF) however only the antenna “A”
transceiver is used in the CP-3500D. Since the communications are bi-directional the control panel
can send out control commands to perform functions including turning on or off repeater NAC circuits
and tandem smoke detector sounder activation. The advanced RF protocol and speed of the CP-
3500D allows a trouble with any one of up to 1024 initiating devices to be reported within 200
seconds. The CP-3500D is field programmable making the addition of devices both easy and cost
effective. An internal piezo sounder provides distinct tones for alarm, supervisory and trouble signals.
The system contains a clock and non-volatile memory that will record and store events by time and
date of occurrence. The CP-3500D is capable of storing 4000 events for later viewing as outlined in
the event log section of this manual.
The unit is also compatible with UL Listed Communicators making the CWSI CP-3500D a complete
installation solution. The system is designed with monitoring and emergency personnel in mind. The
LCD display provides easily identifiable pinpoint information displaying the specific initiating device(s)
in alarm, trouble or supervisory condition. A 21 button membrane switch panel is used for system
control and programming. The CP-3500D notification appliance circuits are 24 volts and field
selectable for Class A or B operation.
The CWSI initiating devices contain microprocessor based transceivers and are battery powered. Bi-
directional repeaters are used to create a cellular network type signaling path to and from the CP-
3500D control panel. Initiating devices transmit both status and alarm information. Repeaters process
the data and retransmit the data through the repeater network to and from devices and the CP-3500D
control panel. All transmitted signals are verified for data integrity, signal quality and reception
confirmation. The CP-3500D is responsible for reading all incoming transmission data displaying
information, sending commands back to repeaters to activate Notification appliance circuits, HVAC
shutdown, Elevator Recall, Tandem smoke detectors and many other control functions depending on
the particular application. Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble signals can be viewed at up to 8 remote
locations with the compatible WRA-3 remote annunciator.
The CP-3500D control panel has many new and enhanced features unavailable in previous wireless
systems due to recent technological advances. These features and industry advancements are what
make CWSI the unsurpassed leader in the wireless fire alarm industry.

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1.2 Features
1024 device capability
4 alarm types
Bi-Directional RF communication
900 Mhz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum format
CRC data validation
Dual transceiver design
Self-restoring Trouble and Supervisory signals
Tandem detector control
24 or 60 hour battery standby time
24 Volt Class A/B NAC circuits
4 N.O. alarm dry contact outputs
2 form C programmable dry contact alarm outputs
1 form C trouble output
Auxiliary municipal city box output
Compatible with 2 DACT’s
320 x 240 backlit LCD display
Time and date with automatic daylight savings adjustment
Device enrollment feature
Password and key lock protected non-volatile memory
User changeable password
21 button membrane pad
Field programmable
Pinpoint signal identification
History of events for
1000 alarm/supervisory signals
1000 trouble signals
1000 test log signals
2000 all events log

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Section 2 –Specifications and Compatibility
2.1 Specifications
Power Source: 120/240Vac 1A 50/60Hz .
Batteries: Two 12Vdc 4Ah sealed lead acid batteries connected in series for up to 24 hours standby
operation or two 12Vdc 7Ah sealed lead acid batteries connected in series for 60 hours standby
operation. Use only Genesis/Enersys batteries P/N NP4-12 for 24 hour standby or NP7-12 for 60
hour standby.
Operating Temperature: 32 to 120 degrees F
Operating Humidity: 85% non condensing
Special Application NAC Circuits: Programmable Non-power Limited. 1 Class “A” (Style Z) or 2 Class
“B” (Style Y) Field selectable.
Class A ratings: 24 Volts DC @ 1 Amp
Class B ratings: 24 Volts DC @ 1 Amp each
Regulated NAC Circuits: Programmable Non-power Limited. 1 Class “A” (Style Z) or 2 Class “B”
(Style Y) Field selectable.
Class A ratings: 24 Volts DC @ 100 Milliamps
Class B ratings: 24 Volts DC @ 100 Milliamps
Dry Contact Alarm Relays:
4 N.O. common type rated 24 Vdc @ 1 Amp. resistive.
2 Form “C” programmable rated 24 Vdc @ 1 Amp. resistive.
Dry Contact Trouble Relays:
1 Form C common type rated 24 Vdc @ 1 Amp. resistive.
Trouble Input
N.C Input for connection to Keltron SDACT(-2)
Auxiliary output: Current 350 ma. Max coil resistance 14.6 ohms.
Transceiver Operating Frequency: 900 MHz band.
Signal to Noise Ratio: Minimum Signal -100.2dBM Maximum Noise -115.3dBM
Antenna Types: Omni, Yagi
Transmission Format: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum.
Dimensions: 17” high, 17” wide, 3 ¼” deep
Enclosure: Powder coated 16 gauge steel
Weight: 29 Lbs.
Formatted: Font: 12 pt

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2.2 Compatibility
The following UL Listed RF devices are compatible with the CP-3500DControl Panel:
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A/C Repeater Model AR-5 –A/C powered repeater
WRA-3(R)(LG) –Remote Annunciator
SR-5 –Wireless Relay receiver
Smoke Detector Model 300 –Photo Electric Smoke Detector with Integral Sounder
Smoke Detector Model 301 –Tandem Photo Electric Smoke Detector with Integral Sounder
Smoke Detector Model 302 –Photo Electric Smoke Detector without Sounder
Heat Detector Model 320 –135° Heat Detector
Smoke Heat Detector Model 325 –Combination Smoke Heat Detector
Pull Station Model 310 –Manual Pull Station
Fire Transmitter Models 345(TS) –N.O. EOL Supervised Transmitter
CO Detector Model 350 –Carbon Monoxide Detector with Integral Sounder
The following antennas are for use with the CP-3500D:
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OM-1 Omni –Isotropic gain 2.5 dBi, OM-2 Omni –Isotropic gain 1 dBi, OM-3 Omni –Isotropic gain 5
dBi, YA-1 Yagi –Gain 15.2 dBi
The following UL Listed Digital communicators are compatible with the CP-3500D Control
Panel:
Silent Knight 5104B
Keltron SDACT, SDACT-2
Notification Appliances:
As listed in the Notification Appliance Compatibility section of this manual.
Manual Service
Mount the pull station on a UL listed non-metallic junction box. Use a separate UL listed non-metallic
junction box with minimum inside dimensions of (HxWxD) 5” x 3” x 2” to house the model 345(TS)
transmitter. The two junction boxes shall be closed nippled together using a non-metallic conduit
nipple. Wire the transmitter to the pull station N.O. contacts. Refer to the 345(TS) manuals for wiring
instructions.