Eaton EFCV2Z User manual

Conventional Fire Panels
Installation and operation manual
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Contents
Introduction ...........................................3
Purpose ............................................3
The Eaton Conventional Fire Detection & Alarm System ........3
Control and Indication Equipment (CIE) ....................4
Power Supply Equipment (PSE) ..........................5
EOLM-1 (Standard Conventional Zones) ...................6
EOLR (Intrinsically Safe Conventional Zones) ...............6
System Wiring .......................................6
Status Indications.....................................7
Control Panel Inputs and Outputs ........................8
Option Board (FRE/FPE/Zonal Relays) ....................10
Installation Instructions .................................11
Before you begin ....................................11
Cabling Routing & Device Installation ....................11
Panel Installation ....................................12
Connecting the mains supply ..........................15
Connecting the Battery Supply .........................15
Battery Connections..................................16
Connecting the Input/Output Cables .....................17
Interlinking Two Panels................................17
Option Board .......................................18
Panel Configuration ..................................19
Zone Configuration...................................19
Detector Fitting .....................................19
Installation Testing ...................................20
Commissioning and System Handover .....................22
Commissioning .....................................22
System Handover....................................22
Maintenance .........................................22
Daily Testing ........................................22
Weekly Testing ......................................22
Quarterly Testing ....................................22
Yearly Testing .......................................22
Operating Instructions..................................23
Multi-Function Buttons................................23
Silence Fire Alarm Devices ............................23
Sound Fire Alarm Devices .............................23
Reset System.......................................23
Mute Buzzer........................................24
Enable/Disable ......................................24
Individual Zone Test ..................................25
Lamp Test..........................................25
Self-test Mode ......................................26
Walk Test Mode .....................................26
Technical Specifications.................................27
Panel Specification ...................................27
Panel Specification (continued) .........................28
PSE Specification ....................................28
EOLM-1 Specification ................................28
Option Board Specification ............................29
Cable Specification...................................29
Manufacturers Contact Details ...........................30

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Introduction
Purpose
This manual is intended as a guide for the installation and commis-
sioning of Eaton Conventional 2, 4, 8 Zone Control panels. Content
within this guide is for general application and does not specify
the Fire Alarm System design and the guide assumes the reader
already has attained competency with this type of system.
The installation of this system can only be carried out by a compe-
tent person with relevant current training and experience, with
access to requisite tools, equipment and information (as stipulated
by BS5839).
The design has been carried out in accordance with a quality
management system, which incorporates a set of rules for the
design of all elements of the Control and Indication Equipment
(CIE) and Power Supply Equipment (PSE).
The components of the CIE and PSE have been selected for the
intended purpose, and are expected to operate within their speci-
fication when the environmental conditions outside the cabinet of
the CIE / PSE comply with class 3k5 of EN 60721-3-3:1995
The Eaton Conventional Fire Detection &
Alarm System
The Eaton Conventional fire alarm system is a highly adaptable and
intelligent product designed with the simplicity of a conventional
fire alarm system, enhanced to provide multi-function fire detec-
tion and condition indication capability. The Fire panel supports
conventional zones which can be configured for Standard Mode
that has standard conventional detectors and call points, or
Intrinsically Safe Conventional Mode that only allows intrinsically
safe detectors and call points on the zone along with an intrinsi-
cally safe barrier.
The Eaton Conventional fire alarm system is certified to EN54 part
2 and part 4 and is designed to meet the recommendations in
BS5839.
The panels have the following optional features as standard:
•FIRE ALARM DEVICES: (EN54 part 2 clause 7.8)
•TEST CONDITION: (EN54 part 2 clause 10)
•Control of fire alarm routing equipment (EN54 part 2 clause
7.9.1)
•Output to fire protection equipment (EN54 part 2 clause 7.10.1)
The components of the Eaton Conventional Fire System are as
follows:
•The conventional fire panel range comes in 2, 4 or 8 zones
versions.
•Each zone can be configured with up to 32 input devices
connected via a single 2-core screened cable.
•The Fire Panel is available to support 4 conventional sounder
circuits (see technical specification for loading characteristics).
•The integrated EN54 part 4 compliant power supply charges
and monitors two 12V 5Ah batteries. The power supply is
capable of providing up to 24 hour standby depending on the
system loading (further information on this can be found in PSE
Specification on page 28).
•Each zone must be terminated with an EOLM-1 to allow the
panel to detect Short and Open circuit conditions as well as
head removal. The EOLM-1 needs to be located with the last
device on each zone.
•The Fire alarm system has an options interface board to provide
outputs to Fire Protection Equipment (FPE), Fire Routing
Equipment (FRE) and zonal relays. This interface and the
relevant conformance requirements are further described within
this guide.
•The panel is compatible with the standard Eaton range of
conventional devices on both conventional zones and sounder
circuits. When a conventional zone is configured for Intrinsically
Safe mode then intrinsically safe detectors can be fitted in
conjunction with an isolation barrier (see Battery Connections
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Control and Indication Equipment (CIE)
The panel is designed as an Analogue non-addressable system.
The panel enclosure is constructed from PC ABS components.
The front cover is hinged at the bottom and is secured at the top
of the panel by two retaining screws. On the inside of the panel a
sliding PCB tray makes it easy to remove the tray without touch-
ing the PCB. The back box houses the PSE, the stand-by batteries
and has 29 x 20mm cable access points. Terminal blocks are
positioned to enable ease of connection.
The Fire Panel comes with either 2, 4 or 8 zones. Each zone
can be independently configured with a variety of compatible
conventional devices up to a maximum load of 200mA per
zone. A maximum of 32 inputs devices is possible as one zone
configuration example; a loading calculator is available to assist
with zone configuration.
Figure 1. Fire Panel Dimensions
The panel continuously monitors the state of each zone for Fire
and Fault conditions which are only indicated on the affected zone.
Once a Fire condition is detected on a zone then the panel turns
on the Fire indicators for the zone in fire and triggers the fire alarm
devices across all zones. All remaining zones will continue to
monitor for secondary fires or fault conditions.
The panel also continuously monitors the state of each conven-
tional sounder circuit and will report any fault condition detected
on the sounder fault LED.
The panel has multiple non-monitored outputs such as Auxiliary
Output, Fire Relay, Fault Relay, and an Interlink Relay. These
outputs are extended with the option board that provides addi-
tional monitored FRE and FPE outputs, and a non-monitored relay
per zone circuit. The fire panel also has a monitored input called
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Power Supply Equipment (PSE)
The PSE has been specifically designed to operate the Eaton
Conventional Fire Panel and may not be substituted for any other
power source. The PSE is a Switch Mode Power Supply located
within the Fire Panel cabinet as shown in Figure 2. A dedicated
230V AC mains supply is required as the primary source; the
supply is fused on the PCB by a 1.0 amp anti-surge fuse. In the
event of mains failure the PSE will automatically switched over to
the standby battery power source until the main power source is
restored.
The PSE maintains the charge for the two 12V 5Ah sealed lead
acid batteries in a fully charged state. On initial power up the
batteries will charge over a 24 hour period. Dependent on the
charge of the installed battery the system may initially shows a
charger or battery fault.
The Supply should be clearly labelled ‘FIRE ALARM: DO NOT
SWITCH OFF’ at all isolation points.
PSE faults originating from the following are indicated by the
panel:
•The loss of either power source
•Failure of the charger circuit
•High internal resistance of the battery
The image shows the location of the power supply. (Further
technical data for the PSE is provided in the PSE Specification on
page 28).
Note that the charging circuit will be in its high impedance state
(approximately 3V DC) if no batteries, faulty batteries, or only one
battery is connected. The full 27V DC (nominal) charging voltage
should be present if the correct batteries are connected.
In order to test for correct operation of the batteries, remove the
mains 230V AC fuse and allow the batteries to settle from their
charging voltage for approximately 5 minutes. The battery voltage
should then be measured using an electronic test meter and a
voltage greater than 24V DC should be seen.
Battery Disposal Instructions
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE
This product contains batteries and they must be disposed of in
accordance with current waste disposal and pollution legislation
and in particular The Environmental Protection Act 1990, Special
Waste Regulation 1996. It is recommended that the following
authorities are contacted before any attempt is made to dispose
of batteries; Environment Agency Local office, Local Authority
Environmental Health or Waste Handling department.
The batteries and fire panel comply with WEEE
disposal regulations. Do not dispose in general indus-
trial or household waste. Return unwanted products to
a designated collection point for waste electrical and
electronic equipment recycling.
Figure 2. Power Supply Equipment
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EOLM-1 (Standard Conventional Zones)
Each Zone on the panel that is configured for Standard
Conventional mode must have the intelligent end of line module
(EOLM-1™) fitted to continually monitor each zone for the pres-
ence of fault conditions such as detector head removal, open or
short circuit and for end of line failures even when in a Fire condi-
tion (Figure 3).
The EOLM-1™ module can be placed into the base of the last
manual call point or detector base.
Figure 3. EOLM-1
WARNING
RISK OF DAMAGE TO EOLM-1 IF CORRECT WIRING POLARITY
IS NOT OBSERVED
Eaton Conventional Fire Panel only supports the EOLM-1, do not
attempt to use any other type of EOLM module or use any resis-
tor value.
EOLR (Intrinsically Safe Conventional Zones & Sounder
Circuits)
Any Detection Zone on the panel that is configured for Intrinsically
Safe mode must separate the intrinsically safe devices from the
panel using the intrinsically safe barrier MTL5561. The last device
on the zone must be terminated with an End of Line Resistor
(EOLR) of 5K1 to ensure proper fault and fire monitoring of the
zone.
Any Sounder Circuit on the panel that is being used for Intrinsically
Safe Sounders must separate the intrinsically safe alarm devices
from the panel using the intrinsically safe barrier MTL7778ac.
The last alarm device on the sounder circuit must be terminated
with an End of Line Resistor (EOLR) of 6K8 to ensure proper fault
monitoring of the circuit.
System Wiring
For zones configured in Conventional mode the zone is wired for
Conventional detection (detectors and call points) devices only and
must be terminated with an EOLM-1 embedded in the last device
(Figure 4). Intrinsically safe conventional detection devices cannot
be wired onto a conventional zone.
For zones configured in Intrinsically Safe Conventional mode the
zone is wired into the MTL5561 intrinsically safe barrier and all
Intrinsically Safe Conventional detection (detectors and call points)
devices are wired into the barrier with a 5K1 EOLR embedded in
the last device. Standard conventional detection devices cannot be
wired onto an intrinsically safe conventional zone.
For sounder outputs used with standard conventional alarm (wall/
base sounders, VADs and I/Os) devices the circuit must be termi-
nated with 6K8 EOLR embedded in the last device. Intrinsically
safe alarm devices cannot be mixed with standard conventional
alarm devices as an intrinsically safe barrier must be used (see
above).
For sounder outputs used with Intrinsically Safe alarm devices the
circuit must be wired into the MTL7778ac intrinsically safe barrier
and all Intrinsically Safe Conventional alarm (wall/base sounders,
VADs and I/Os) devices are wired into the barrier with a 6K8 EOLR
embedded in the last device. Standard conventional alarm devices
cannot be mixed with intrinsically safe alarm devices.
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Status Indications
Figure 5. Front panel status indications
This section shows the status indications on the front panel
(Figure 5) with a table to show the meaning.
Visual indications Audible
Indications
Condition
Power ON General Fault General Disable Repeater Fault/ System Fault Battery Fault/ Mains Fault Battery Failure/ Charger Fault Sounder Fault/ Sounder Disabled Self Test On /Test FRE On FRE Fault/ FRE Disabled FPE Fault/ FPE Disabled General Fire Zone Fire (1-8) Detector Removed /Zone Fault/ Zone Disabled Fire Alarm Devices Panel Buzzer
Comments
Normal
Condition
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Normal condition and at access
level 1
Access Level
2 or 3
ON FAST Access level 2 or 3 pass code
accepted
Fire Condition ON ON ON ON CONT CONT Only the zone in fire will have
its’ zone fire indicator lit
System Fault ON ON ON SLOW Severe fault condition with
the panel
Repeater Fault ON ON SLOW SLOW Problem with the link between
panel and repeater
Battery Fault ON ON SLOW SLOW No battery voltage or battery
voltage too low
Mains Fault ON ON ON SLOW Mains voltage has been lost
Battery Failure ON ON SLOW SLOW Battery impedance fault
Charger Fault ON ON ON SLOW Charger voltage fault
Sounder Fault ON ON SLOW SLOW Short or open circuit condition
on a zone
FRE Fault ON ON SLOW SLOW Short or open circuit condition
on a FRE
FPE Fault ON ON SLOW SLOW Short or open circuit condition
on a FPE
Zone Fault ON ON SLOW SLOW Short or open circuit condition
on the zone
Detector
removed
ON ON FAST SLOW Detector removed on the zone
Sounder
disabled
ON ON ON All fire alarm devices on all
zones disabled
FRE disabled ON ON ON FRE disabled
FPE disabled ON ON ON FPE disabled
Zone disabled ON ON ON Zone is disabled from fire
detection
Self test active ON SLOW SLOW The panel is in self test mode
Individual Zone
test active
ON ON ON SLOW Individual zone is in test mode
and awaiting fire activation
Walk test
active
ON ON SLOW Panel is in walk test mode and
awaiting fire activation
KEY
ON (---------) Indicator lit
OFF Indicator unlit
SLOW ( - - - - ) Indicator slow flashing, buzzer slow pulsing
FAST ( - - - - - ) Indicator fast flashing, buzzer fast pulsing
SILENT Sounders off, buzzer off
CONT Sounders on, buzzers continuous
Any condition could be indicated
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Control Panel Inputs and Outputs
Figure 6. 8 Zone Panel Terminals
Auxiliary Output
The Auxiliary Output is a 30V DC output provided at the panel to
power ancillary equipment (Figure 7). The current consumed by
this output must be considered when calculating battery standby
times. The contacts are not monitored.
Class Change
The sounders can be operated by an external volt free contact
(Figure 8). A short circuit at this terminal will activate non-latching
sounders (no indication will show on the fire alarm panel). The
sounders will automatically silence when the short circuit is
removed. This is sometimes used for schools at class change
times.
WARNING
NO VOLTAGE SHOULD BE APPLIED TO THIS INPUT
Figure 7. Auxiliary output terminal
Figure 8. Class Change input terminal

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Fire Relay
The fire relay provides a set of fused volt free changeover
contacts, which operate in the event of a fire condition, these
contacts are not monitored. The fire relay can be used as Fire
Alarm Routing Equipment or Fire Protection Equipment outputs.
Fault Relay
The fault relay provides a set of fused volt free changeover
contacts, which operate in the event of a fault condition, these
contacts are not monitored (Figure 9). This relay has been config-
ured to be in fail safe mode, so in the event of total power loss
the relay contacts will be active.
Fault Relay reporting:
•Battery fault
•Mains fault
•Charger fault
•Impedance fault
•Zone faults:
•Open circuit
•Short circuit
•Detector removal
•Sounder fault
•Repeater fault
•FRE fault
•FPE fault
Interlink Relay
The Interlink Relay in conjunction with a non-latching zone can be
used to link two EFCV fire panels together (Figure 10). It is recom-
mended to use a non-latching zone in the Standard Conventional
mode and fit the EOLM-1 at the interlink relay of each panel.
WARNING
WHEN A ZONE IS BEING USED FOR INTERLINKING PANELS,
NO OTHER DEVICES ARE PERMITTED ON THAT ZONE.
When an alarm is activated on one of the panels, the appropriate
zone will indicate on the panel detecting fire and the interlink relay
will activate. This is turn will activate the non-latching zone on the
other panel and both panels will be in fire and all sounders on both
panels will be activated.
To reset both panels, one of the panels would be manually soft
reset, which would cause the non-latching zone on the other panel
to reset as well. This would reset both panels.
Figure 9. Fault Relay terminal
Figure 10. Interlink connections
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Detector Zone Inputs
Each zone is configured by default to Conventional mode and is
provided with an EOLM-1 fitted inside the panel. For zones that
need to be in Standard Conventional mode the EOLM-1 must be
removed from the panel and fitted to the last device on each zone.
Any unused zones must be terminated inside the panel by the
EOLM-1 otherwise the zone will go into fault condition.
For zones to be configured in Intrinsically Safe Conventional mode
the EOLM-1 must be removed and replaced by a 5K1 resistor (not
supplied) and fitted in the last device at the end of zone after the
intrinsically safe barrier. Any unused intrinsically safe zones must
be terminated by the 5K1 end-of-line resistor.
It is recommended that any zone that is not in use should remain
in the factory default configuration of Standard Conventional mode
with the EOLM-1 fitted in the panel.
Repeater I/O
The Fire Panel provides a monitored RS485 bus that allows for up
to 3 passive repeater panels to be connected to it. The repeater
panels have their own power supplies so no power connection
is required from the Fire Panel. Each repeater panel must be
assigned a unique address using the DIP switches provided on the
repeaters (see repeater manual for details).
On power-up or after a hard reset the Fire Panel will perform it’s
lamp test. Once this is complete the Fire Panel will scan the
RS485 bus for any repeaters connected. The panel will briefly
flash the Zone Fault indicators to show the number of repeaters it
has found. Below is a table of what these indications mean.
It is important to note this during installation to ensure that the
panel has found the correct number of repeaters.
Once the repeaters have been found the Fire Panel will broadcast
all status information to them so that they will mirror the indicator
and buzzer states of the Fire Panel. The Fire Panel expects to
receive a response from each repeater, if at any time a repeater
stops responding for more than 60 seconds then the Fire Panel
will start to flash the “Repeater Fault” indicator.
Option Board (FRE/FPE/Zonal Relays)
The options board is an additional daughter card that provides
outputs to Fire Protection Equipment (FPE), Fire Alarm Routing
Equipment (FRE) and Zonal Relays.
Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FRE)
The FRE output is designed to activate during a fire event and
is connected to phone diallers and/or Building Management
Systems. When the FRE option board is fitted SW12-1 dip switch
is set to Fitted. See Battery Connections on page 16. The
output complies with EN54-2 clause:
•7.9.1 Outputs to fire alarm routing equipment (option with
requirements)
Fire Protection Equipment (FPE)
The FPE output is designed to activate during a fire event and
when connected to external devices drive door release mecha-
nisms, fire screens, sprinkler systems, and gas release systems.
When FPE option board fitted SW12-1 dip switch is set to Fitted.
The output complies with EN54-2 clause:
•7.10.1 Outputs to fire protection equipment (Type A)
Zonal Relay Contacts
Zonal relay contacts are volt free and do not provide any voltage.
The relays are selectable to be either set to C/NO or C/NC. The
zonal relays are designed to follow the fire condition of the associ-
ated zone circuit on the Main board.
1 2 = 0 repeaters found
= 1 repeater found
= 2 repeaters found
= 3 repeaters found
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Installation Instructions
This section of this guide explains in detail how the panel should
be installed and configured to function properly.
Please ensure you have fully understood the components of the
system and how they operate before proceeding with this section.
Take notice of the warnings and cautions as they are to prevent
damage to your equipment.
Before you begin
WARNING
WHEN INSTALLING THE FIRE SYSTEM CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
DOES NOT SUBJECT THE PANEL TO ENVIRONMENTAL
FACTORS IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITS OUTLINED IN THE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS
GUIDE.
CAUTION
ENSURE ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN WHEN
HANDLING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TIGHTENING THE
TERMINAL BLOCKS.
NOTE
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MUST BE PERFORMED
BY AN APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED PERSON. THE
EQUIPMENT CARRIES NO WARRANTY UNLESS THE
SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND COMMISSIONED
AND SUBSEQUENTLY MAINTAINED BY APPROPRIATELY
QUALIFIED PERSONS OR ORGANISATIONS. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU
HAVE FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATION
AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND
COULD INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
Figure 12. System Cabling
NOTE
WHEN INSTALLED THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUBJECT TO
THE EMC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC. TO MAINTAIN EMC
COMPLIANCE THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MUST BE
INSTALLED AS INSTRUCTED.THE INSTALLER WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EMC PROBLEMS THAT MAY
OCCUR EITHER TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM OR TO ANY
OTHER EQUIPMENT AFFECTED BY THE INSTALLATION IF
THERE IS ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS GUIDE.
NOTE
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ONLY TAKE EFFECT ONCE THE
PANEL HAS BEEN POWER CYCLED OR THE HARD RESET
BUTTON IS PRESSED.
Cabling Routing & Device Installation
Figure 12 shows a typical system drawing.
• Route the fire rated cabling (for example FP200) between
device locations in accordance with the zone map (and any
other external equipment) and back to the panel location as
indicated in the system design drawings. Each cable should be
clearly labelled with their function, i.e. Zone 1 etc.
• The bases of all fire devices should be fixed (refer to the instal-
lation guide supplied with each device) in the locations specified
in the system design drawings.
• The cabling to devices should be screwed into the terminals of
the base or device (refer to the installation guide supplied with
each device). The correct polarity should be observed along the
cable routing.
• The EOLM-1 must be fitted at the end of each zone.
• The 6K8 resistor must be fitted at the end of each conventional
sounder circuit.
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Panel Installation
NOTE
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED
WITH MAINS AND BATTERY SUPPLIES DISCONNECTED
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
NOTE
THE PANEL SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN A CLEAN, DRY,
REASONABLY WELL VENTILATED PLACE, AND NOT IN
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF
40°C AND BELOW 5°C MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS,
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT EATON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
THE PANEL SHOULD BE LOCATED AWAY FROM ANY
POTENTIAL HAZARD, IN A POSITION WHERE IT IS
READILY ACCESSIBLE TO AUTHORISED STAFF, AND
THE FIRE SERVICES, IDEALLY ON THE PERIMETER OF A
BUILDING NEAR A PERMANENT ENTRANCE.
Mounting the Panel
To prepare the panel for mounting, you need to remove the front
cover of the panel, and the PCB shelf and the PSE from the back
box.
•To remove the front cover of the panel, unscrew the two retain-
ing screws located at the top corners of the panel. See Figure
13.
•It is recommended to remove the PCB shelf and the PSE from
the back box before drilling the holes.
•To remove the PCB shelf push the clips down ①, then push
the shelf towards the top of the back box and then lift forwards
②. See Figure 14.
Figure 13. Remove Panel front cover
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•To remove the PSE PCB from the back box unplug the cables
from the main board as shown in Figure 15
•Then simply remove the screw and push the PCB up, to the
right and forwards as shown in Figure 16.
•Once the cable entry holes have been cut then fit the cable
glands to the back box.
•If the panel is being flush mounted, then insert the panel into
the recess feeding the cables through the rear cable entry
points.
Figure 15. Disconnect the PSE
Figure 16. Remove the PSE
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•If the panel is being wall mounted then cut out the required
number of cable entry holes in the back using a 20mm hole
saw with pilot drill bit as shown in Figure 17. Fit the glands to
the back box and pull through the required cables.
•Using the mounting holes in the back box, drill holes into the
wall and insert wall plugs and secure the panel to the wall as
shown in Figure 18. Ensure any dust is cleaned from the back
box.
•Secure the PSE PCB back into the back box by following the
reverse instructions on the previous page (see Figure 15 and
Figure 16).
•Fit the PCB shelf and cables by following the reverse instruc-
tions (see Figure 14 on page 12).
•If the panel is wall mounted, pull the cabling through the glands
ready for wiring.
•Fit the door back onto the back box by following the reverse
instructions on the previous page (see Figure 13).
Figure 17. Cut Cable entry holes
Figure 18. Secure the panel to the wall

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Connecting the mains supply
The mains supply should be exclusive to the fire alarm as detailed
in EN54-4. A plug and socket is not satisfactory. We recommend
that a switched double pole fused spur unit is used for the sole
use of the fire alarm system and should be clearly marked with:
FIRE ALARM DO NOT SWITCH OFF
Before connecting the fused spur to the PSE slide the ferrite core
(supplied with the panel) over the cable as shown in Figure 19.
Connect the fused spur to the input marked MAINS on the PSE,
observing correct wiring regulations.
NOTE
OBEY VOLT DROP LIMITATION WHEN SIZING CABLES.
USE ONLY APPROVED CABLE TYPES.
DO NOT TIGHTEN TERMINAL CONNECTOR SCREWS TOO
TIGHT.
KEEP POLARITY THROUGHOUT. NON COLOURED
CONDUCTORS SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY MARKED.
Figure 19. Mains supply connection to PSE
Connecting the Battery Supply
A Battery cover is supplied to prevent accidental contact with
the battery terminals and gives additional useful information. The
battery cover can be moved out of the way as indicated in Figure
20.
Connect the spade connectors of the two wire battery cable and
the single wire battery cable as illustrated in Figure 19.
Do not connect the plastic socket end of the battery cable to the
PSE until all installation actions in this guide have been completed
and the system is ready for testing.
Figure 20. Battery cover
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Battery Connections
1. Connect the BLACK battery wire to the BLACK (-) battery
terminal of Battery B (Figure 21)
2. Connect the RED battery wire to the RED (+) battery
terminal of Battery A (shown as grey)
3. Connect the link cable between the two remaining
terminals
Connecting the Zone Cables
Connect the cables (clearly labelled with the zone numbers) to the
appropriate zone +/- terminals, observing the correct polarity (see
Figure 22).
If any of the zones are not used then the EOLM-1 must remain
fitted to the terminals of that zone to ensure the system remains
fault free.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE A HIGH VOLTAGE TESTER WHEN WIRING IS
CONNECTED TO ANY ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
NOTE
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ZONE CABLING IS CONNECTED
TO THE CORRECT ZONE INPUT OTHERWISE ANY FIRE OR
FAULT INDICATION ON THE PANEL WILL NOT MATCH THE
ZONE MAP OF THE SITE, AND WILL NOT BE COMPLIANT
WITH BS5839
Figure 21. Battery Connection
Figure 22. Panel Wiring Diagram

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Connecting the Input/Output Cables
Connect the cables (clearly labelled with the external equipment
reference) to the appropriate input or output terminals, observing
the correct polarity where applicable.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION GUIDES OF ANY
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT AND CHECK THE CORRECT WIRING
POLARITY AND THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS COMPATIBLE WITH
THE CONTROL PANEL BEFORE POWERING UP THE SYSTEM.
Connecting a Repeater Panel
Connect the cables from the repeater panel to the Repeater
terminals on the main board of the fire alarm panel, observing the
correct polarity (see Figure 13 on the previous page).
To enable the repeater output switch 2 of SW12 on the panel main
board must be changed to the Repeater Output On setting (see
Figure 23).
Interlinking Two Panels
Wire the two panels together as shown in Figure 25.
The EOLM-1 must be fitted for the zone circuits on both panels to
be monitored for fault conditions.
The 680ohm resistor must be fitted so that the zone input will
detect the fire condition and activate its fire alarm devices.
In order for the interlink to operate correctly the zone inputs on
both panels being used for interlinking must be set to unlatched,
therefore the associated switch on SW4 must be set to the
Unlatched Zone x setting (see Figure 24).
WARNING
THE UNLATCHING SETTING IS NOT TO BE USED WITH
DETECTION ZONES AS THIS WILL MAKE THE PANEL NON-
COMPLIANT.
NOTE
NO OTHER DEVICES ARE TO BE CONNECTED TO A ZONE
CONFIGURED FOR INTERLINKING.
Figure 23. Repeater Output setting
Figure 24. Interlink settings
Figure 25. Interlink wiring diagram
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Option Board
Connecting the FRE and FPE Outputs
Connect the cabling from the fire alarm routing equipment and
fire protection equipment to the relevant terminals on the option
board (see Figure 26).
As these outputs are monitored for short circuit and open circuit
faults conditions, the 6K8 resistor supplied should be installed at
the external equipment and not at the option board terminals.
Figure 26. Option board wiring diagram
NOTE
IF EITHER THE FRE OR FPE IS NOT BEING USED THEN THE
6K8 RESISTOR SHOULD BE FITTED AT THE APPROPRIATE
TERMINAL ON THE OPTION BOARD. THIS PREVENTS
ERRONEOUS FAULT CONDITIONS BEING DISPLAYED ON THE
PANEL.
Connecting the Zonal Outputs
Connect the cabling from the external equipment to the relevant
zone terminals on the option board.
These outputs are not monitored so there is no need for a 6K8
termination resistor.
Change the jumpers on the zonal relays to get them to operate
in either normally open or normally closed during a fire alarm
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Panel Configuration
Silence Mode Disabled
With switch 3 of SW12 on the panel main board set to Silence
Mode Disabled the panel will re-sound all fire alarm devices after
the panel has been silenced with any new fire conditions detected
(see Figure 27).
Silence Mode Enabled
With switch 3 of SW12 on the panel main board set to Silence
Mode Enabled the panel will NOT re-sound the fire alarm devices
after the panel has been silenced regardless of any new fire condi-
tions detected.
Zone Configuration
Set each zone to Normal (standard conventional) or Intrinsically
Safe mode at SW3 (see Figure 28 and the accompanying table).
Zone # Standard Conventional Intrinsically Safe Conventional
1SW3.1 = OFF SW3.1 = ON
2SW3.2 = OFF SW3.2 = ON
3SW3.3 = OFF SW3.3 = ON
4SW3.4 = OFF SW3.4 = ON
5SW3.5 = OFF SW3.5 = ON
6SW3.6 = OFF SW3.6 = ON
7SW3.7 = OFF SW3.7 = ON
8SW3.8 = OFF SW3.8 = ON
Detector Fitting
All detector heads should now be fitted to the bases (following the
device installation guide), prior to the installation being tested.
If there are no detectors or manual call points showing the fire
condition then the zone can be re-enabled at the panel.
If there are no detectors or manual call points showing the fire
condition then the zone can be re-enabled at the panel.
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE
WILL RESULT IN THE PANEL ENTERING A FULL ALARM
CONDITION WHICH WILL EVACUATE THE SITE AND
ACTIVATE ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO THE
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
Figure 27. Silence Mode setting
Figure 28. Zone configuration setting
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Installation Testing
Initial Power-up Check
Power up the panel by engaging the fuse spur to supply mains,
then connect the white socket of the battery cable to the power
supply (see Figure 29).
Check that all indicators turn on in turn momentarily and turn off
again.
Only the power on indicator should be lit afterwards.
Any fault indications should be investigated and corrective
actions taken before continuing with the installation tests. Status
Indications on page 7 provides a comprehensive guide to the
fault indications.
Power off the panel before commencing any corrective action on
the panel.
If there are detectors or manual call points showing the fire condi-
tion reset the panel to clear the fire condition before you re-enable
the zone. Check that the following outputs are in the correct state:
•Auxillary Output (30V)
•Fire Relay (C/NC)
•Fault Relay (C/NO)
•Interlink Relay (C/NC)
•FRE (0V, if fitted)
•FPE (0V, if fitted)
•Zonal Relays (C/NO, if fitted)
WARNING
DO NOT FIX ANY FAULT CONDITIONS WITH THE SYSTEM
STILL POWERED UP. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT
WITH SHORT CIRCUIT FAULTS ON ZONES AS THE PTC
FUSE NEEDS TIME TO RECOVER IF IT HAS TRIPPED.
Zone Fault Detection Check
Repeat the following per zone:
•Disconnect the last detector head on the zone then check the
following
•General fault indicator (amber) is on.
•Correct zone fault/disable indicator (amber) is fast flashing for
detector removed fault.
•Fault relay has switched over to C/NC.
•Connect the detector back on its base then check the following
•General fault indicator (amber) is off.
•Zone fault/disable indicator (amber) is off.
•Fault relay has switched back to C/NO.
Press the Mute Buzzer button to silence the panel buzzer.
Figure 29. Initial Power-up check