EST LSRA Instruction manual

LSRA(-C)
Installation, Operation, Maintenance,
and Configuration Manual
P/N 270781
Revised 24SEPTEMBER97
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DEVELOPED BY Edwards Systems Technology
6411 Parkland Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
[phone]
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © 1997 Edwards Systems Technology, Inc.
This manual and the products it describes are copyrighted by
Edwards Systems Technology, Inc. (EST). You may not reproduce,
translate, transcribe, or transmit any part of this manual without
express, written permission from EST.
This manual contains proprietary information intended for distribution
to authorized persons or companies for the sole purpose of
conducting business with Edwards Systems Technology, Inc. If you
distribute any information contained in this manual to unauthorized
persons, you have violated all distributor agreements and we may
take legal action.
CREDITS This manual was designed and written by the EST Technical
Services - Documentation Department, Sarasota.
REVISION INFORMATION The last revisions to this manual were made 24SEPTEMBER97.
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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction • 1.1
Description • 1.2
Chapter 2 Application • 2.1
Overview • 2.2
Chapter 3 Installation • 3.1
Specifications • 3.2
Hardware Installation • 3.3
IRC-3 and FCC Field Wiring • 3.4
LSS4 Field Wiring • 3.9
Annunciator Configuration • 3.13
Chapter 4 Programming • 4.1
Overview • 4.2
Program Installation • 4.3
Using the LSRA Configuration Program • 4.4
Parameter Descriptions and Specifications • 4.23
Keyboard Commands • 4.28
Message Report Template • 4.29
LSRA Configuration Program Files • 4.30
LSRA to PC Connections • 4.32
CONVERT.EXE Utility Program Template • 4.33
Password Programming • 4.38
Chapter 5 User Operation • 5.1
User Operations • 5.2
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting • 6.1
Fault Reporting • 6.2
Appendix A Worksheets • A.1
Index • Z.1
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Important Information
Limitation of liability
The content of this manual is proprietary in nature and is intended
solely for distribution to authorized persons, companies, distributors
and/or others for the sole purpose of conducting business associated
with Edwards Systems Technology, Inc. The distribution of
information contained within this manual to unauthorized persons shall
constitute a violation of any distributor agreements and may result in
implementation of legal proceedings.
This product has been designed to meet the requirements of NFPA
Standard 72, 1996 Edition; Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard
864, 7th Edition; and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, Inc.,
Standard ULC S527. Installation in accordance with this manual,
applicable codes, and the instructions of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction is mandatory. EST, Inc. shall not under any circumstances
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from loss
of property or other damages or losses owing to the failure of EST, Inc.
products beyond the cost of repair or replacement of any defective
products. EST, Inc. reserves the right to make product improvements
and change product specifications at any time.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this
manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, EST assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions.
FCC warning
This equipment can generate and radiate radio frequency energy. If this
equipment is not installed in accordance with this manual, it may cause
interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply within the limits for Class A computing devices
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at his own expense, is required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct the interference.
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Document history
LSRA(-C) Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Configuration Manual P/N 270781
Revision Status
Revision Date Reason For Change
1.0 24SEPTEMBER97 Initial Release.
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Document Notation Conventions
Throughout this document, the following conventions are used to make
distinctions between various text elements. It is understood that every
line in a source file ends with ENTER, which will be omitted from this
documentation unless required for clarity.
bold Used for commands, options, switches and literal portions of
syntax which must appear exactly as shown.
italic Used for filenames, variables and place holders that represent
information which must be supplied by the user. Italics are also
occasionally used for emphasis in text.
courier Example programs, user input, and screen output are set in courier
(typewriter) face.
SMALL CAPS Used for keys, key sequences and acronyms.
+ A plus (+) indicates a combination of keys i.e. CTRL+E means hold
down the CTRL key while pressing the E key.
, A comma (,) indicates a sequence of keys i.e. ALT, F2 means press
and release the ALT key, then press and release the F2 key.
[panel] Single brackets indicate required data entry. Text of this sort
should not be entered verbatim.
[[desc]] Double brackets indicate items are optional.
{ac|dc} Braces and a vertical bar indicate a choice between two or more
items. You must select an item unless double square brackets
surround the braces.
Repeating
Elements
A horizontal ellipsis (...) indicates the preceding item or sequence
elements having the same form may appear again.
Start
.
.
End
A vertical ellipsis indicates some portion of the text has been
purposely omitted.
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About This Manual
This manual was created to assist Architects, Specifying Engineers,
and EST distributors in designing and installing the LSRA and LSRA-
C Life Safety Remote Annunciator.
In order to provide timely applications drawings that show detailed
solutions to specific project requirements, EST continually adds new
applications information to this manual. Comments taken from our
training classes, reports of technical support phone calls, and field trips
to installation sites determine the types of information that is included
in revisions. You are encouraged to contact your representative with
any suggestions regarding this manual.
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Host System Library
The LSRA(-C) can be used in conjunction with a number of EST
systems. Information on the configuration and operation of these
specific systems may be found in the documentation listed below.
Network Hardware Technical Reference, P/N 2500100-1. The Network
Hardware Technical Reference provides an individual with a fire alarm
background, the information required to design, install, operate, and
service an IRC-3 network.
IRC-3 System Programming Manual, P/N 2500100-2. IRC-3 System
Programming Manual provides an IRC-3 certified individual, the
information required to program an IRC-3 network and related
accessories.
FCC Multi-Line Network - Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Manual, P/N 387007. The FCC Multi-Line Network - Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance Manual provides an individual with a fire
alarm background, the information required to design, install, operate,
and service an FCC network.
FCC Multi-Line Network - Network Configuration Manual, P/N 38708.
The FCC Multi-Line Network - Network Configuration Manual
provides an FCC certified individual, the information required to
program an FCC network.
LSS4 Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Configuration Manual,
P/N 270116 - The LSS4 Installation, Operation, Maintenance and
Configuration Manual provides an individual with a fire alarm
background, the information required to design, install, program,
operate, and service an LSS4 system.
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Related Documentation
R
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
NFPA 70 National Electric Code
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
R
UL
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (ULI)
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes
UL217 Smoke Detectors, Single & Multiple Station
UL 228 Door Closers/Holders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications
UL 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances
UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances
UL 1971 Visual Signaling Appliances
R
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
7 Crouse Road
Scarborough, Ontario M1R 3A9
ULC S527 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems
ULC S524 Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
ULC S536 Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
ULC S537 Standard for the Verification of Fire Alarm Systems
PLUS... Requirements of state and local building codes.
Requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Summary
A brief description of the LSRA
annunciator family
Content
Description •1.2
Life Safety Remote Annunciator
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Introduction
Description
The LSRA-C Alpha-Numeric display Annunciator features a 4-line,
20-character back-lit alphanumeric liquid crystal display for use with
the IRC-3 and FCC RS-485 data lines; FCC/DCPU printer ports; and
LSS4 series fire alarm panels. An optional RS-232 printer/download
port (LSRA-232) is available for the annunciators for either connection
to the host system or a local printer, depending on annunciator and host
system configuration. The printer provides a hard copy of the
information on the annunciator display. The annunciators require 24
VDC for operation.
All annunciator front panels include Normal, Alarm, Supervisory, and
Trouble LEDs. The LSRA reduced complement annunciator provides
only the NEXT/ACKNOWLEDGE and BACK switches. The LSRA-C
is a full complement annunciator, providing a password protected
enable/disable function for the, RESET, ALARM SILENCE,
TROUBLE SILENCE, DRILL/ALL CALL, NEXT/
ACKNOWLEDGE, and BACK switches. Figure Chapter 1-1 shows
these two configurations.
All configuration and message information is contained within each
annunciator's memory. Each annunciator is individually programmable
for the type of messages it displays, and is individually programmable
for which front panel switches are operable when the password is
entered. Each annunciator can be configured to display a combination
of Alarm, Supervisory, or Trouble messages.
During operation, the host system transmits zone and change of state
information to all annunciators on the network. Upon receipt of a
change of state, each annunciator looks in its database, then recalls and
displays the appropriate information for this zone.
XMDND
3
A
.
C
DR
L
S
RA
Life Safety Remote Annunciator Life Safety Remote Annunciator
L
S
RA-
C
Figure Chapter 1-1: LSRA and LSRA-C Annunciators
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Chapter 2 Application
Summary
Use of the LSRA(-C) with IRC-3,
FCC and LSS4 systems
Content
Overview • 2.2
IRC-3 & FCC/PCPU • 2.2
FCC/DCDP Printer port • 2.3
LSS4 • 2.4
Life Safety Remote Annunciator
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Application
Overview
Model LSRA, with a minimum complement of control switches, is
designed for annunciation only applications. Model LSRA-C, with a
full complement of control switches, is designed for applications
requiring network annunciation and control at remote locations. Upon
receipt of a host system change of state, each annunciator looks in its
database for information associated with this zone. Each annunciator is
programmed for the type(s) of messages it displays, such as alarm,
trouble, messages, etc. Annunciators are individually programmed for
which front panel switches are operable when the controls are enabled
by entering a password or activating an optional remote enable/disable
key switch. The LSRA(-C) annunciators can be connected to IRC-3,
FCC, and LSS4 systems. A description of each configuration follows.
Connection to IRC-3 and FCC/PCPU RS-485
Data Lines
For IRC-3 and FCC/PCPU data line applications, up to 352 messages
can be stored in each annunciator. The IRC-3 configuration is used
when configuring annunciators for use on FCC/PCPU RS-485 data
lines. Every 88 messages, or fraction thereof, requires 1 panel address,
with 4 panel addresses required for the maximum of 352 messages.
When configuring an annunciator for use on FCC/PCPU RS-485 data
lines, follow the IRC-3 sections of this manual. When connected to
network RS-485 data lines, the annunciator may be configured for
regenerative networking. A LSRA-323 option card is required to
operate the PT1-S printer.
CM1(N) CM2N(D) CM2N(D) CM2N(D)
LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C)
123
32
PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S
[XMDN-003.CDR]
R
S
-485 DATA LINE
Figure Chapter 2-1:CM1(N) RS-485 Data Line to Annunciator One Line Diagram
PCPU
CM2N(D) CM2N(D) CM2N(D)
LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C)
123
32
PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S
RS-485 DATA LINE
ADDITIONAL
NETWORK DATA
LINES TO FIELD
PA N E L S
FCOM
485
[XMDN-004.CDR]
Figure Chapter 2-2: FCC/PCPU RS-485 Data Line to Annunciator One Line Diagram
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Application
Connection to an FCC/DCPU Printer Port
When used in FCC/DCPU applications, each annunciator can store 650
messages and will display the zone information for all alarms received,
even though there is no associated message stored in its database.
When connected to an FCC/DCPU, the LSRA(-C)s are networked
together to form a Life Safety Remote Annunciator Network. Each
DCPU port can support up to 32 annunciators in any combination.
PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S
PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S
[XMDN-005.CDR]
DCPU
LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C)
LSRA(C)
123
32
PT1-S PT1-S
R
S
-
2
3
2
COMMUNICATIONS
50 FT. (15.2 M) MAX.
FROM DCPU RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS
TO
A
DDITIONAL
LSRA(C)
OR OTHER
NETWORK
DISPLAYS
FCOM
232
DCPU
LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C)
LSRA(C)LSRA(C)LSRA(C)LSRA(C)
1
1
2
2
3
3
32
32
RS-232
COMMUNICATIONS
50' (15.2 M) MAX.
FROM DCPU RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS
TO
A
DDITIONAL
CMDN(C)
OR OTHER
NETWORK
DISPLAYS
FCOM
232
Figure Chapter 2-3:Class B DCPU Printer Port to Annunciator One Line
Diagram
[XMDN-006.CDR]
Figure Chapter 2-4:Class A DCPU Printer Port to Annunciator One Line
Diagram
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Application
Connection to LSS4 Panels
LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C)
1324
PT1-S PT1-SPT1-S PT1-S
RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS
LSS4
TB4
4500' (1372 M) MAX.
#18 AWG
TWISTED PAIR
[XMDN-007.CDR]
Figure Chapter 2-5: LSS4 to Annunciator One Line Diagram
When configured for use with an LSS4 panel, up to 52 messages can
be stored in each annunciator. An LSS4 panel can support up to four
annunciators in any combination, including RSA4 series annunciators.
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Chapter 3 Installation
Summary
Details and specifications for the
LSRA(-C) hardware.
Content
Specifications • 3.2
Hardware Installation • 3.3
IRC-3 & FCC Field Wiring • 3.4
LSS4 Field Wiring • 3.9
Annunciator Configuration • 3.13
Life Safety Remote Annunciator
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Installation
Specifications
LSRA-C Specifications
Power 18.4 -24 VDC @ 80 mA
Inter-annunciator Communications IRC-3 & FCC, Class B or A
LSS4, Class B only
Host Quantity/Addressing:
LSS4
IRC-3
FCC/DCPU
4 annunciators at address 15, using 4 sub-addresses.
Up to 4 network addresses per annunciator.
32 per DCPU display port.
Maximum Wire Length:
RS-232
RS-485
50' (15 M)
IRC-3, FCC mode: 7,700’ (2348 M) #18 AWG Twisted Pair
LSS4 Mode: 4,500’ (1372 M) #18 AWG Twisted Pair
(Refer to the Network Hardware Technical Reference,
P/N 250100-1, for additional wiring specifications.)
Maximum Wire Size Two # 18 AWG per Terminal
Inter-Annunciator Communications
Baud Rate
2400, 4800, 9600
Optional Printer Port Format RS-232, non-supervised
Printer Baud Rate 2400, 4800, 9600
Message Capacity:
LSS4
IRC-3
FCC
52 Messages per annunciator.
88 Messages per panel address, 352 Max. per annunciator.
650 Messages per annunciator.
EOL Resistor P/N 260071 or EOL-100 100 ohm, ¼ watt
Mounting North American 2-Gang or 4 in square electrical box
Dimensions (H, W, D): 5-5/8 in (14.29 cm) x 8-3/8 in (21.27 cm) x 1-5/16 in (3.33 cm)
MS-I Remote Key Switch Specifications
Power 1 - 5 VDC @ 1.06A
Category Power Limited
Supervision None Must be installed in same room as LSRA(-C)
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