Faraday FireWatch 400 User manual

Faraday, LLC / 805 South Maumee Street / Tecumseh, Michigan 49286
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FireWatch 400
™
Owner’s Manual
13400-120 / 13400-240
Fire Alarm System Control Unit
P/N 446613
Issue I Rev. A
3/99
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................................ii
CONTROL UNIT LIMITATIONS .........................................................................................................................................v
INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................v
PREFACE .......................................................................................................................................................................vi
SECTION I : DESCRIPTIONS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................... I-1
MINIMUM CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... I-2
Main Board........................................................................................................................................................... I-2
Operator Interface Board ..................................................................................................................................... I-3
Transformer Assembly .......................................................................................................................................... I-3
Enclosure .............................................................................................................................................................. I-3
OPTIONAL CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... I-3
Alarm Relay Board (P/N 13402)............................................................................................................................ I-3
City Tie Board (P/N 13403).................................................................................................................................. I-3
Remote LED Annunciator Driver Board (P/N 13406).......................................................................................... I-3
OPTIONAL DEVICES .................................................................................................................................................... I-4
Remote LED Annunciator (P/N 7704 or 7704-01)................................................................................................ I-4
OPERATING PARAMETERS .......................................................................................................................................... I-4
Initiating Device Circuits...................................................................................................................................... I-4
Alarm Verification................................................................................................................................................. I-4
Waterflow Alarm................................................................................................................................................... I-4
Supervisory Alarm................................................................................................................................................. I-4
Ground Fault ........................................................................................................................................................ I-5
Quick Test ............................................................................................................................................................. I-5
History Recall ....................................................................................................................................................... I-5
Batteries................................................................................................................................................................ I-5
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................... I-6
SECTION II : OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
ALARM OPERATION...................................................................................................................................................II-1
To silence the building notification appliances:..................................................................................................II-1
To reset after an alarm: .......................................................................................................................................II-1
TROUBLE OPERATION................................................................................................................................................II-2
To silence the trouble buzzer:..............................................................................................................................II-2
SPRINKLER SUPERVISORY OPERATION ......................................................................................................................II-2
To silence the supervisory tone:...........................................................................................................................II-2
SYSTEM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................II-3
System Testing......................................................................................................................................................II-3
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................II-3
DISABLE ZONES/SIGNALS...........................................................................................................................................II-4
QUICK TEST PROCEDURES.........................................................................................................................................II-4
13400 SWITCHES.......................................................................................................................................................II-5
13400 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................II-6
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SECTION III : INSTALLATION AND WIRING
PARTS SUPPLIED.......................................................................................................................................................III-1
INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................................III-1
Panel Location.....................................................................................................................................................III-1
Mount the Enclosure............................................................................................................................................III-1
Surface Mounting Instructions.............................................................................................................................III-2
Semi-Flush Mounting Instructions.......................................................................................................................III-3
Knock out Knock-outs..........................................................................................................................................III-4
Attach Transformer Assembly..............................................................................................................................III-4
Configure the Control Unit..................................................................................................................................III-4
Install the Sub-Chassis Assembly.........................................................................................................................III-5
Ground Wire Mounting Detail.............................................................................................................................III-5
Mount the Door and Operator Interface Board...................................................................................................III-6
Connect AC Supply ..............................................................................................................................................III-6
Apply Power to System.........................................................................................................................................III-7
Install Batteries....................................................................................................................................................III-7
Check Supervised Circuits ...................................................................................................................................III-7
Install Optional Modules .....................................................................................................................................III-7
Check Control Unit Operation.............................................................................................................................III-7
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM.......................................................................................................................................III-8
INITIATING AND NOTIFICATION CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................III-9
CHECK SYSTEM OPERATION......................................................................................................................................III-9
SECTION IV : CONFIGURATION
PLANNING 13400 CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................... IV-1
SERVICING CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................................................. IV-1
MAIN BOARD SWITCHES.......................................................................................................................................... IV-2
SECTION V : COMPATIBLE DEVICES
DEVICES FOR INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUITS...............................................................................................................V-1
Manual Stations...................................................................................................................................................V-1
Waterflow Switches..............................................................................................................................................V-1
Supervisory Switches............................................................................................................................................V-1
Smoke and Heat Detectors................................................................................................................................... V-2
DEVICES FOR NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS....................................................................................................V-5
Compatible Notification Appliances....................................................................................................................V-5
Compatible Accessory Devices ..........................................................................................................................V-11
DEVICES FOR AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUTS..............................................................................................................V-11
Door Holders .....................................................................................................................................................V-11
Relays.................................................................................................................................................................V-11
APPENDIX A : REFERENCE DATA
WIRE SELECTION GUIDES..........................................................................................................................................A-1
Resistance of Solid Copper Wire+........................................................................................................................A-1
Initiating Device Circuit Wire Selection Guide....................................................................................................A-1
Notification Appliance Circuit Wire Selection Guide ..........................................................................................A-1
BATTERY SIZE CALCULATIONS..................................................................................................................................A-2
APPENDIX B : TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................B-1
APPENDIX C : INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................C-1
GLOSSARY.............................................................................................................................................................G-1
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Control Unit Limitations
This control unit will not show an alarm condition without compatible initiating
devices (smoke detectors, etc.) and notification devices (horn, lights, etc.)
connected to it. Electrical ratings of the initiating and notification appliances must
be compatible with the electrical ratings of the control unit and must be properly
interconnected. The wiring used for interconnection must be large enough to carry
the total current by all appliances without excessive voltage drop.
This control unit must be connected to a dedicated primary electrical source that
has a high degree of reliability and adequate capacity for this control unit. The only
means of disconnecting this power source shall be available only to authorized
personnel and clearly marked “Fire Alarm Circuit Control.”
This control unit must also have connected to it, a battery set (24V) that has enough
capacity to properly operate the system for 24 or 60 (depending on system type)
hours standby and 5 minutes alarm per NFPA 72 (chapter 1). These batteries do
lose capacity with age. Batteries must be replaced when they fail to provide the
control unit with the required standby and alarm power or after 4 years, whichever
happens first. These batteries must be checked for performance at least two (2)
times per year or more often if local requirements dictate it.
Fire alarm control units cannot last forever. Even though this control unit was made
to last for the expected life of the Fire Alarm Systems, any part could fail at any
time. Therefore, a regular test program should be followed and documented to
make sure that each part of the system is tested as per Chapter 7 of NFPA 72 or
more often if dictated by local code requirements. Units that have malfunctioned
must be replaced or repaired immediately by factory authorized service personnel.
Note: This control unit is designed to show an alarm condition when the initiating
devices connected to it detect specific conditions. These conditions may or may not
represent a life threatening condition (i.e., burnt toast may not be a life threatening
condition but may cause an initiating device to indicate an alarm condition). Also,
evacuation of a building or area may unnecessarily subject individuals to an
unnecessary hazard. Therefore, it is most important that building owner, manager
or representative promulgate, distribute and/or post instructions describing steps to
be taken when the fire alarm control unit signals an alarm condition. These
instructions should be developed in cooperation and conformance with
representatives of the local authority having jurisdiction.
As a backup or precautionary measure, it is strongly suggested that one of these
steps should be to notify the local fire department of an abnormal condition even
where the city tie option (or similar device) is included in the system.
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Installation and Warranty Information
Warranty Information: Faraday (the Manufacturer) provides a limited warranty to
the Original Purchaser of this product. The Original Purchaser is the party to whom
the Manufacturer issued its Sales Order, Generally, the Manufacturer’s distribution.
In order to preserve this warranty, it is important that the product be serviced only
by persons who have been properly trained and authorized by the Manufacturer.
Other parties involved in the installation of this product may have also provided a
warranty which may be different than that of the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer
will only be responsible to the Original Purchaser and only for the Manufacturer’s
own warranty. For further information regarding the Manufacturer’s warranty,
contact the Original Purchaser.
Owner’s Manual: The owner’s manual does not purport to cover all the details or
variations in the equipment described, nor does it provide for every possible
contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation and maintenance.
All specifications subject to change without notice. Should further information be
desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently, the
matter should be referred to the Installer or Original Purchaser listed below.
Installer Information:
Company: ___________________________ Installer: __________________ Phone: _______________
Address: _____________________________ City: _____________________ State: ____ Zip: _______
Date Installed: ___________________ Installer’s Signature: ___________________________________
Original Purchaser Information:
Company: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ________________
Address: ____________________________ City: ____________________ State: ____ Zip: ________
Purchaser’s Purchase Order Number: _____________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: _____________________________________________________________________
Faraday Sales Order Acknowledgment Number: _____________________________________________
Original Purchaser’s Signature: __________________________________________________________
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Preface Along with the use of this Owner’s Manual, the appropriate following standards and
the manufacturers’ instructions for initiating and signaling devices should be used to
install and maintain a functioning Fire Alarm Signaling System.
NFPA 70-1993 National Electrical Code
NFPA 72-1993 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 101-1994 Life Safety Code
Other Standards - Contact the authority having jurisdiction for other
standards that may apply.
For Publications, contact:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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Section I : Descriptions
This section provides an overview of the 13400, including the following:
!Introduction
!Minimum control unit configuration
!Optional control unit configurations
!Optional Devices
!General operating parameters
!General Specifications
Introduction
The 13400 is a conventional, modular fire alarm control unit with the following standard
features and options:
Control Unit Features
!4 Class B (Style B) Initiating Device Circuits (IDC).
!2 Class B (Style Y) Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC).
!2.25 amps of Notification Appliance Power.
!200ma of resettable and/or non-resettable power.
!.5 amps unfiltered Auxiliary Power (subtracted from NAC Power)
!General alarm operation.
!Dry contact status relay outputs, form-C, rated 2.0A at 30VDC / 0.5A at 30 VAC,
resistive, (alarm and trouble).
!Operates one supervised remote LED annunciator.
!Battery charger with no and low battery supervision.
!Push button switches for: system reset, trouble silence, alarm silence, lamp test,
city tie disable, zone/sig disable, general alarm, and history recall.
!Ground fault detection, positive and negative.
!Dual level IDC operation for waterflow (zone 4 only) and supervisory devices.
!Automatic NAC short circuit disconnect circuitry.
Settings for
!Alarm verification selectable for each IDC.
!Manual alarm silence with 0, or 1 minute inhibit.
!Steady output pattern selectable by NAC to be silenceable or non-silenceable.
!“Quick Test” by system.
!Silent or audible “Quick Test”.
Expansions and Options
!Alarm Relay Board providing a form “C”, 2.0 A at 30 VDC or 0.5 A at 30 VAC,
resistive, fire alarm contact from each initiating device circuit and additional alarm
and trouble contacts.
!Semi-flush mounting trim ring.
!Remote LED Annunciator Driver with zone alarm outputs.
!City Tie with Local Energy/Remote Station connections
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Minimum Control Unit Configuration
The minimum configuration consists of the following components:
!Sub-Chassis Assembly
!Chassis
!Main Board
!Operator Interface Board
!Transformer Assembly
!Enclosure
!Hardware
The basic control unit includes 4 Class B, Style B, initiating device circuits. All are
adaptable to accept smoke detectors, manual stations, or supervisory contacts and
zone 4 can be programmed to accept waterflow switches. All may be programmed for
alarm verification. Each zone may be individually disabled.
The minimum control unit configuration also includes 2 Class B, Style Y, notification
appliance circuits. Each is rated at 1.5A at 24VDC maximum, with a total of 2.25A at
24VDC available. Output pattern is steady. Each NAC may be selected for silencable or
non-silenceable operation.
As standard features, the minimum configuration control unit includes the following:
!General alarm operation
!Drill Test operation
!History Recall
!Manual alarm silence with 0, or 1 minute inhibit function
!System Reset, Alarm Silence, Trouble Silence, General Alarm, History Recall, Lamp
Test, City Tie Disable, Zone/sig Disable and Quick Test switches
Also included in the minimum control unit are:
þResettable and non-resettable power outputs for 4-wire smoke detectors, (maximum
.2 amps for resettable and non-resettable outputs combined)
þNon-resettable power output for auxiliary devices, (maximum .5 amps - must not
exceed 2.25 amps when combined with signal power)
Main Board
The Main Board is mounted in the sub-chassis assembly which mounts in the
backbox and provides the termination points for the power inputs and outputs,
status relays and the four initiating device circuits and two notification appliance
circuits. This board carries the main microcontroller, buzzer and the control unit
configuration. The power supply float charges the sealed lead-acid batteries.
The Main Board also contains the ground fault detection.
Operator Interface Board
The Operator Interface Board mounts on the back of the door and is connected to the
Main Board by a ribbon cable. The indicators are light emitting diodes (LED’s), visible
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from the front of the control unit and displays system status LED’s and the four initiating
device circuits. Push buttons are used for operator interaction and are accessed by
opening the door.
Transformer Assembly
The Transformer Assembly plugs into the Main Board and is mounted on the side of the
chassis which mounts in the backbox. The Transformer Assembly comes in a 120 VAC
or a 240 VAC version.
Enclosure
The enclosure is manufactured of painted sheet steel and is sized to fit between 16”
O.C. wall studs and to be recessable in a semi-flush installation. Because of the need
to segregate high voltage and nonpower-limited circuits from power-limited circuits,
there are a limited number of acceptable conduit entry points. Combination 1/2 or 3/4
inch conduit knockouts are provided in the top and bottom of the backbox. The door
assembly mounts with slip hinges and locks for service access. A 12 Amp Hour battery
set may mounted in the bottom of the enclosure. Batteries larger than 12 AH require an
external UL listed battery cabinet.
Optional Control Unit Configuration
Operation of the base 13400 control unit is expandable as follows.
Alarm Relay Board (P/N 13402)
The Alarm Relay Board provides 1 system alarm, 1 system trouble and 4 zone alarm
relays with form “C” contacts, rated for 2 amps at 30 VDC and .5 amps at 30 VAC.
The board mounts to the Main Board of the 13400 Fire Alarm System Control Unit.
City Tie Board (P/N 13403)
The City Tie Board provides a supervised output for local energy municipal box
transmitter and alarm and trouble reverse polarity circuits. There is also a disable switch
and a trouble LED. The alarm reverse polarity output can be configured to open on
trouble if no alarm exists. The board mounts to the Main Board of the 13400 Fire Alarm
System Control Unit.
Remote LED Annunciator Driver Board (P/N 13406)
The 13400 control unit provides an optional drive for a remote annunciator. While the
remote interface is via individual drive circuits, the physical connection between the
control unit and the annunciator uses parallel data and draws all power from the control
unit. The control unit will supervise 1 remote unit. Annunciator wiring is supervised for
open conditions.. The board mounts to the Main Board of the 13400 Fire Alarm System
Control Unit.
Optional Devices
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In addition to the components that are part of the control unit configuration, the 13400 provides
for the following devices.
Remote LED Annunciator (P/N 7704 or 7704-01)
The Remote LED Annunciator provides 4 zone alarm LED’s with an area for custom
labeling. The annunciator mounts to a vertically mounted 2-gang box, 2” deep minimum.
Operating Parameters
The 13400 has the following general operating parameters.
Initiating Device Circuits
The basic 13400 control unit provides 4 IDCs for conventional initiating devices (smoke
detectors, manual pull stations, waterflow switches and supervisory switches). IDCs are
Class B (Style B). Each IDC may be disabled from the keypad accessible to the skilled
user. Disabling a circuit causes a trouble LED in the associated circuit and prevents an
alarm condition from that circuit.
Alarm Verification
Alarm verification is provided and is selectable by IDC. To disable alarm verification on
all IDCs, set the no verify switch to the “On” position for each IDC (Alarm from any other
zone during verification cycle causes an alarm). The detector reset time is 7 seconds
with a restart time of 3 seconds. The alarm confirmation time is 120 seconds.
Waterflow Alarm
IDC 4 is convertible to a waterflow zone (i.e., it is not silenceable). The selection of
waterflow zone permits the IDC to be wired so that sprinkler supervision is brought in on
the same IDC. The IDCs discriminate waterflow switches (short circuit) as waterflow
alarms and supervisory switches (with P/N 10822) as supervisory alarms.
Supervisory Alarm
Each of the IDCs is convertible to sprinkler supervisory function, with unique indication.
The supervisory switches are wired with a series resistor (P/N 10822) when configured
as a supervisory zone. See Waterflow Alarms above.
Ground Fault
The 13400 control unit provides ground fault detection, both positive and negative.
There is one ground fault indication LED (DS15 on Main Board). The LED flashes to
indicate a positive ground fault and remains on steady to indicate a negative ground
fault condition. A single ground fault triggers the system buzzer and system trouble
indicator, but does not interfere with the correct operation of the control unit. The whole
control unit uses a ground fault reference of approximately 12V. In the 12V ground
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system the mid-point of the system supply rails is referenced to ground via high
impedance.
Quick Test
The 13400 provides a “quick test” feature to assist with testing the control unit. A quick
test is performed on a system basis. After placing the system in Quick Test mode, a
zone alarm will cause the system to respond according to normal operation for several
seconds and then automatically perform a system reset. Any notification circuits not
enabled will not sound. Alarm verification is disabled during quick test.
Note: If the control unit is left in quick test over one hour the control unit resets and
disregards the quick test operation.
History Recall
The last zone alarm and last zone trouble or supervisory received can be recalled to the
display by operating a front control unit push-button.
Batteries
The primary stage is responsible for charging and supervising the standby batteries.
The output of the primary stage is at approximately 28V and is designed to charge 24V
lead acid (gel-cell) batteries of up to 17.2 AH capacity. The charger is not designed to
charge nickel cadmium batteries.
The control unit is protected from permanent damage by incorrect (reverse) battery
installation by means of a PCB-mounted fuse. The fuse is not user-replaceable. If a
battery is connected in reverse, the fuse will blow and a trouble will be indicated.
Note: If this occurs, the unit must be returned for repair.
The battery set is supervised for disconnect. The battery is also supervised for low
battery voltage.
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General Specifications
The 13400 is a small, processor-controlled fire alarm control unit incorporating most
commonly used features as standard or add-on equipment.
Environmental
Operating temperature
Normal: 68-77°F (20 - 25°C)
Extreme: 32 - 120°F (0 - 49°C) up to 3 hours
Relative humidity
Extreme: 85% @ 86°F up to 24 hours
Primary Input Voltage
Primary Input Voltage:
13400-120 120 VAC (50/60 Hz) nominal
13400-240 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) nominal
Maximum primary input current:
13400-120 1.00 A at 120 VAC
13400-240 .5 A at 240 VAC
Secondary and Trouble Power Supply
24 volt lead-acid battery set:
Maximum Charge Voltage: 28 VDC
Maximum Charge Current: 1 A
Maximum Input Current: 3A
Battery capacity: 7-17.2 AH
Power Outputs
Current: 200 milliamp maximum (Total of all resettable (R) and non-resettable (NR)
power outputs - annunciator power, four-wire smoke power and auxiliary
relay board power)
.5 amp Auxiliary Power Output (must be subtracted from NAC power)
Non-Resettable Power Outputs (NR+, NR-)
Power limited
Voltage: 24 VDC nominal
Current: 200mA max.
Ripple: 1 VAC maximum
Resettable Power Output (R+,R-)
Power limited
Voltage: 24 VDC nominal
Current: 200mA max.
Ripple: 1 VAC maximum
Auxiliary Power Output (AUX+, AUX-)
Power limited
Voltage: 24 VDC nominal
Current: 500mA max.
Ripple: 15 VAC maximum
Initiating Device Circuits
Power limited
Four Class B, Style B zones minimum
Standby voltage range: 16-27 VDC
Maximum standby current: 10 mA.
Maximum standby detector current: 3.0 mA @ 24 VDC
Maximum alarm current: 66 mA
Maximum ripple: 1 VAC
Maximum wire loop resistance: 100 ohms
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Power limited
Maximum Standby Current: 1.0 mA
Alarm Voltage: 24 VDC nominal
Maximum Alarm Current: 1.5 A
Maximum Ripple: 15 VAC
Maximum Loop Drop Voltage: 1.0 VDC
Status Relays (alarm and trouble)
For connection to Power limited sources only
Contact Rating: 2A, 30 VDC maximum, resistive
0.5, 30 VAC maximum, resistive
City Tie (Option)
Reverse Polarity
Power limited
Voltage: 24 VDC nominal
Alarm Tie Current: 0.010 amp maximum
Trouble Tie Current: .010 amp maximum
Ripple: 1 VAC maximum
Local Energy
Non-Power limited
Voltage: 24 VDC nominal
Standby Current: 0.014 amp. maximum
Alarm Current: 0.51 amp maximum
Ripple: 1 VAC maximum
Maximum wire loop resistance: 30
Trip coil impedance: 14.5 ohms
Remote LED Annunciator Driver Circuit (Option)
Power limited
Voltage: 24 VDC nominal
Maximum Current: 80mA.
Maximum wire loop resistance: 100ohms
Alarm Zone Relays (Option)
For connection to Power limited sources only
Contact Rating: 2A, 30 VDC maximum, resistive
0.5 A, 30 VAC maximum, resistive
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Section II : Operation Instructions
The following sections describe how to operate the 13400 once it is installed and
operational.
Alarm Operation
An alarm is indicated by the following conditions:
!A red Zone Alarm LED lights and flashes.
!The System Alarm LED lights and flashes.
!The panel buzzer sounds a rapid pulsating tone.
!The building notification appliances activate (if enabled).
!If a remote annunciator is used, the alarm condition is also indicated at the remote
location.
!If a remote station type of city connection is used, an alarm signal is sent to the
remote station.
!If a local energy type of city connection is used, an alarm signal is sent to the fire
department.
!The Alarm Relay also activates to serve various supplementary functions.
To silence the building notification appliances:
Momentarily press the Alarm Silence button. The red Alarm LED will stop flashing and
will light steady, indicating the notification appliances are off. An alarm condition in
additional IDCs will re-activate the building notification appliances. They may again be
silenced by pressing the Alarm Silence button.
Note: Waterflow IDCs cannot be silenced and NACs programmed for alarm silence
inhibit can not be silenced until after the time delay.
To reset after an alarm:
!First, the device that caused the alarm must be reset.
Manual Pull Station - Reset the manual pull station using the instructions provided
with the station.
Heat Detector - For restorable type detectors, the affected area must be restored to
a lower temperature. For non-restorable type detectors, the heat detector or the
heat detector element must be replaced.
Smoke Detector - The affected area must be cleared of smoke and the detector
should be cleaned.
Waterflow Switch - Replace or restore the activated sprinkler head, and the
sprinkler system must be restored to its normal condition.
!Momentarily press the System Reset button.
!If a local energy type of city connection is used, the master box must be reset to
clear the trouble condition.
!If an alarm condition still exists, notify the proper personnel for servicing the system
immediately.
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Trouble Operation
A trouble is indicated by the following conditions:
!The yellow System Trouble LED flashes.
!The trouble buzzer sounds a slow pulsating tone.
!The yellow Zone Trouble LED flashes
!If a remote station type of city connection is used, a trouble signal is sent to the
remote station.
!The trouble relay will also activate to serve various functions.
To silence the trouble buzzer:
!Momentarily press the Trouble Silence button.
!The yellow System Trouble LED stops flashing and lights steady indicating the
condition was silenced.
!If the trouble condition has been restored, the system may return to the normal
standby condition. The system may need to be reset to restore the system to a
normal standby condition.
!Notify the proper personnel for servicing the system immediately.
!Refer to Appendix B, Troubleshooting Guide.
Warning: Leaving the panel in a trouble condition may cause a fire alarm condition not
to initiate a fire alarm sequence.
Sprinkler Supervisory Operation
(This applies only to control panels that have been configured for sprinkler supervisory
switches.)
A supervisory is indicated by the following conditions:
!The yellow System Supervisory LED flashes.
!The buzzer sounds a pulsating tone.
!The yellow Zone Trouble LED flashes using a longer pulse rate than that of the
trouble condition.
!If a remote station type of city connection is used, a trouble signal is sent to the
remote station.
To silence the supervisory tone:
!Momentarily press the Trouble Silence button.
!Locate the activated switch and return it to its normal position.
!If a supervisory condition still exists, notify the proper personnel for servicing the
system immediately.
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System Testing and Maintenance
Note: Before any tests are conducted, the local fire department should be notified.
System Testing
1. System testing and/or fire drills must be performed at the intervals required by local
fire authorities. Where no local regulations exist, testing schedules for fire alarm
systems are specified in NFPA Standard 72, Chapter 7.
2. All system tests should be documented. A complete log of device testing including
the type of device, its location, the date of the test, and the operation should be
maintained for the system.
3. Devices should be tested in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
4. When testing has been completed, all switches must be returned to their normal
position. Do not leave switches in the disconnected position!
Maintenance
1. The 13400 fire alarm system control unit does not require periodic maintenance
except that the unit should be kept clean and dry.
2. Sealed lead acid batteries should be replaced every four years or if the voltage is
low. The terminals should be checked for corrosion and cleaned if necessary. To
check for low battery voltage, with the primary power supply disconnected, operate
the panel in alarm (under full load) for five minutes. If the battery voltage is less than
24.0 volts, with the control unit in alarm, replace the battery set.
3. Maintenance of other devices connected to the control unit should be done in
accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
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Disable Zone/Signals
To disable a zone or signal press and hold the zone/sig disable button and then press
one of the push buttons labeled A-F.
To enable a disabled zone or signal press and hold the zone/sig disable button and then
press the appropriate push buttons for the zone or signal that was disabled.
Indicating Device
Circuit Button for Zone/Sig Disable/Enable
1A
2B
3C
4D
Notification Appliance
Circuit
1E
2F
When you disable a zone or signal, the disabled LED turns on steady. In addition the
associated zone or signal trouble LED’s blink.
Quick Test Procedures
A quick test enables you to check the operation of each of the detectors or devices that
make up your system.
A Quick Test enables you to check full system operation. To prepare for the quick test:
!buttons simultaneously. The Disabled LED will flash indicating Quick Test is
enabled.
To perform the quick test:
1. Activate a zone. The panel should indicate the appropriate way (the Alarm Verify
feature is disabled during Quick Test).
2. The panel indicates for approximately 10 seconds, then resets just as if you had
pressed the System Reset button.
If you leave the panel in quick test mode for more than an hour, the panel will end the
Quick Test and return to normal operation.
The NACs may be disabled for silent operation during Quick Test.
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13400 Switches
The following table describes the operation of the panel’s switches.
Note: All the panel’s push-button switches are accessed on the back of the panel door.
Push-button Switch If you press the button:
System Reset Panel inactive for 12 seconds with the System Trouble LED flashing.
Panel operational.
Trouble Silence System Trouble LED on continuous (if from flashing state), while the
trouble or supervisory exists.
Zones that currently have a flashing trouble LED (with the exception of a
supervisory alarm) will be turned continuous on. Troubles and
supervisories that have cleared, their zone LEDs will be turned off.
Panel buzzer will go from slowly pulsating to off.
Alarm Silence System Alarm LED will be turned continuous on from the flashing state.
Zones currently in alarm will have their alarm lights turned on steady
from a flashing state.
Panel buzzer will go from rapidly pulsating to off.
History Recall The last Zone Alarm LED will light
The last Zone Trouble LED will light, if the last zone trouble was a
supervisory condition the System Supervisory LED will also light. All
other zone LEDs will extinguish while holding the History Recall button.
The LEDs will be restored when the switch is released.
General Alarm Signal Circuit relays and Alarm relay activates.
System Alarm LED and Panel buzzer activate.
Zone/Sig Disable Disabled LED lights.
Associated Zone(s) Trouble LEDs and Signal Trouble LEDs flash.
Trouble relay energizes.
City Tie Disable Trouble is reported, but Alarm is disabled.
Lamp Test If the system is in a normal operating condition, then and only then:
All LEDs light, except for the NAC active LEDs.
The LEDs will be restored to their previous state when the switch is
released.
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Section II Operation Instructions
II-6 P/N 446613 Issue I Rev. A
13400 Operating Instructions
Alarm Operation
In case of alarm, the appropriate Zone Alarm LED flashes and the System Alarm LED flashes, and the
panel buzzer sounds. Local audible and visual signals and remote alarm signals operate.
When an alarm occurs, proceed according to the established emergency plan. Assure that all personnel
are accounted for, and notify the Fire Department to advise of the alarm and/or verify that an automatic
signal has been received at the Fire Department.
Authorized Personnel Only
To silence the alarm:
To silence the notification appliances after evacuation, where permitted,open the front panel door
and press the Alarm Silence switch. The notification appliances and panel buzzer will be
silenced, and LED indications will change from flashing to continuous.
Note: Do not reset the panel until the alarm has been cleared.
Warning: Alarm silence inhibit (if set) prevents the alarm from being silenced for a
predetermined time.
To reset panel after alarm:
When the alarm condition is corrected, return the panel to normal standby operation by opening
the front panel door and then pressing the System Reset switch.
Trouble Operation
Trouble is indicated by:
System Trouble LED flashes
Specific trouble LEDs may light
Panel buzzer sounds
To silence the trouble buzzer:
Open the front panel door and press the Trouble Silence switch. The system Trouble LED and
individual trouble LED(s) may change to continuous display. When the trouble condition has been
cleared, you may need to reset the panel to restore to a normal standby condition.
Warning: Leaving the panel in a trouble condition may cause a fire alarm condition not to
initiate a fire alarm sequence.
Normal Standby Condition
The green AC Power On LED will be lit and no other indicators on.
For service, contact: __________________________________________ (Company)
Telephone Number: ___________________________________________
Frame these instructions and mount them near the control unit for operator reference.
446691 Issue I
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13400 Owner’s Manual
P/N 446613 Issue I Rev. A III-1
Section III : Installation and Wiring
Parts Supplied
446688 or 446689 Backbox Assembly (red or black)
413537 or 413538 Door Assembly (red or black)
413535 or 413536 Transformer Assembly (120VAC or 240VAC)
413540 Sub-Chassis Assembly 412387 Ground Wire Assembly
18965 #6-32 Keps Nuts (2) 942665 3.9K Ohm 1/2W Resistor (4)
29529-11 #6-32 x 1/4” Screws (10) 942633 1.8K Ohm 1W Resistor (4)
446613 Owner’s Manual 942685 2.2K Ohm 1/2W Resistor (4)
446691 Operating Instructions 942667 24K Ohm 1/2W Resistor (2)
443269 Screwdriver
Installation
Installation is to be done only by qualified personnel who have thoroughly read and
understood these instructions.
Cautions:
1. It is recommended that the Sub-Chassis assembly be removed for any procedure
that may cause dust, metal shavings, grease or any such matter that may affect the
circuit boards and/or parts.
2. There may be several sources of power into the control unit. Each source must be
disconnected prior to installing or removing modules, connecting or disconnecting
wiring, and programming jumpers.
Panel Location
The control unit should be located near an exit at ground level, where the normal
ambient temperature is maintained within the control unit specification. (See General
Specifications in Section I). The unit should be in an area that is free of dust, vibration,
moisture and condensation.
Mount the Enclosure
Follow the appropriate instructions for surface or semi-flush mounting.
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