Fire Pro FPC-2V2 Specification sheet

FPC - 2V2
Fire Extinguishant Controller
Operation and Installation Manual
Issue March 2021
Version 1.0

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Contents
Overview ......................................................................................... 3
1. Operation .................................................................................... 4
2. Installation .................................................................................. 5
3. Terminal details ............................................................................ 6
3.1 Power terminals 24V IN/24V OUT ............................................... 6
3.2 Detection terminals .................................................................. 6
3.3 FirePro Condensed Aerosol Generators connection terminals.......... 7
3.4 FIRE contacts for remote signalling............................................. 8
3.5 FAULT contacts for remote signalling .......................................... 8
3.6 Sounder circuit wiring ............................................................... 8
3.7 Connection to addressable modules ............................................ 9
4. Testing and Commissioning...........................................................10
4.1 System Test ...........................................................................12
4.2 Release Test ...........................................................................12
4.3 Detector monitoring Test..........................................................12
4.4 Condensed Aerosol Generator monitoring Test .............................13
5. Testing and Commissioning...........................................................14
5.1 System test ............................................................................14
5.2 Fuse replacement....................................................................15
6. Specifications ..............................................................................16
7.
Indicative system diagram .............................................................17

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Overview
The FirePro FPC-2 V2 Fire Extinguishant Controller enables monitoring detection and
automatic extinguishing of afire in anelectrical cabinet or small enclosure using linear
heat detection cable or automatic smoke detectors and FirePro Condensed Aerosol
Generators.
The FPC-2V2 has one detection input for connection of linear heat detection cable, smoke
detectors or a combination of both, which is monitored for disconnection of the detection
devices.
Four outputs are provided for the connection of FirePro Condensed Aerosol Generators and
disconnection of any of these will announce afault condition.
The FPC-2V2 requires abattery backed 24 VDC power supply capable of delivering a
minimum of 1.6A for a short period to operate the Condensed Aerosol Generators.
Terminals are provided for incoming and outgoing connection ofthe 24 V DC power
supply.
Volt free contacts are available to signal fire and fault conditions to plant or other
monitoring equipment. By selecting the appropriate jumper link arrangement, it is
possible to signal an addressable input module via a simple 2 wire connection.
An Isolate Key switch - located on the front of control panel – allows for the isolation
the four extinguishant outputs for service or maintenance purposes.
The FPC-2V2 conforms to the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
and are manufactured at an ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified facility of Kentec
Electronics Limited. The declaration of conformity is issued under the sole
responsibility of the manufacturer.

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1. Operation
Under normal circumstances only the green Power On indicator will be lit, none of the
outputs will be operated and the internal buzzer will be silent.
The wiring to the detection circuit and the FirePro Condensed Aerosol Generators is
supervised and disconnection of any of this wiring will be shown by illumination ofthe
yellow Fault indicator on the front panel and operation of the internal buzzer.
The internal fault volt free contact will operate and signal any external equipment that is
connected to the controller. Internal indicators are provided to show whether it is the
detection circuit wiring or the wiring to the Condensed Aerosol Generators that has a
fault.
The buzzer may be silenced by pressing the Buzzer Silence button.
Upon activation of alinear heat detection cable or smoke detector the red Fire indicator
will be lit, the FirePro Condensed Aerosol Generators will operate and immediately
discharge extinguishing Aerosol into the protected area. The internal buzzer will sound,
and the Fault indicator will illuminate indicating that the Condensed Aerosol Generators
have fired and need replacing.
The internal fire volt free contact will operate and signal any external equipment that is
connected to the controller.
The buzzer may be silenced by pressing the Buzzer Silence button.
Operating the Isolate key-switch by turning the key anti-clockwise from ‘Live’ to ‘Off’
isolates the four extinguishant outputs thereby preventing discharge. This mode should
only be used for service, maintenance, or temporary purposes - In the ‘Off’ position and
where the detection circuit is activated, extinguishant outputs will not operate.
With the Isolate key-switch in the ‘Off’ position and where the detection circuit is
activated, the internal volt free contact will continue to operate (change over).The Reset
and Buzzer Silence buttons will continue to be operational, when pressed.
Following afire activation and replacement of the FirePro. Condensed Aerosol Generators
the system can be returned to normal operation by operating the Reset button on the
front of the controller.
Note:
The controller will continue to show afault condition until the Condensed Aerosol
Generators are replaced.

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2. Installation
The front panel of the FPC-2V2 should be removed by loosening the two M4 fixing screws
holding it in place and should be put in a safe place along with the screws for refitting
later.
The back box can then be used to mark the fixing position holes in the required place.
The box should be mounted with screws of a minimum 4mm diameter in all four fixing
positions.
Figure 1- Fixing centres of mounting enclosure
(Not to Scale)
The back box has several 20mm knockouts in the top and bottom. Remove the
knockouts required and fit 20mm cable glands and the required cables.
Figure 2 – Knockouts
(Not to Scale)
If additional cable entries or cable entries in different positions to those provided are
required, these cable entries should be drilled at this stage and any swarf or debris
removed from the enclosure.
Use proper 20mm glands and seal all unused openings properly
21mm diameter knockouts

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With all cables in position, connections can now be made to the circuit board mounted on
the front plate. All connections must be made with power off.
3. Terminal details
3.1 Power terminals 24V IN/24V OUT
These are the power supply terminals. The polarity of these terminals is very important.
If connecting multiple FirePro. FPC-2 V2 units to a single power supply the 24V DC must
be wired as shown in Figure 3 below.
Use a minimum cable size of 1.5mm2 and a maximum length of 100 metres or a
maximum cable size of 2.5mm2 and a maximum cable length of 160 metres.
Figure 3- Connection of 24V power supply
3.2 Detection terminals
These terminals are for the connection of a conventional type 24V smoke detector or
other another detection device such as linear heat detection cable, see figures 4 and 5. A
6K8 end of line monitoring resistor is fitted to these terminals. This must be removed
and place across the end of the detection circuit wiring to provide open circuit monitoring
for the detection cable.
Note:
Automatic smoke detectors are polarity sensitive so polarity should be observed. If a
short circuit takes place on the detection line (either by linear heat detector activation or
smoke detector activation [470 Ohms] or by accident), then the panel will immediately
proceed to activation.

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Figure 4- Connection to linear heat detection cable
Figure 5- Connection to smokedetectors
3.3 FirePro Condensed Aerosol Generators connection terminals
These terminals (“FIREPRO GEN1” to “FIREPRO GEN4”) are for the connection of FirePro
Condensed Aerosol Generators. Test lamps are provided in the terminals to allow testing
of the system before connecting the FirePro Condensed Aerosol Generators.These test
lamps should be removed from the terminals if a FirePro Condensed Aerosol Generator is
to be fitted.
Any FirePro generator outputs that are not being used should be left with test lamps
fitted.

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Figure 6- Connection to Condensed Aerosol Generator
3.4 FIRE contacts for remote signalling
Volt free changeover contact that will operate whenever the system is triggered to
alarm. This contact is rated for amaximum of 30V DC and 1 Amp. These ratings must
not be exceeded.
3.5 FAULT contacts for remote signalling
Volt free changeover contact that will operate whenever there is afault condition. This
contact is rated for amaximum of 30V DC and 1 Amp. These ratings must not be
exceeded.
3.6 Sounder circuit wiring
There is no dedicated Siren circuit on this FPC-2V2 panel, however asiren can be
connected to the fire relay output. The “FIRE” terminal on the FPC-2V2 panel is arelay
that creates aclosed circuit upon activation of the panel. This can be used to activate a
siren or other device when wired as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7- Connection to Sounder/Strobe

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3.7 Connection to addressable modules
It is possible to configure the FPC-2V2 panel such that it will trigger a VMMI1000
addressable module with fire and fault signals via FIRE and FAULT relay contacts.
To make the FPC-2V2 panel compatible with an addressable input module, move jumpers
J1 and J2 from their default positions (position A) to position B.
The FIRE NO and C terminals can now be connected directly to the addressable input
module as shown in Figure 8.
Alarm and Fault conditions will be indicated on a suitable address fire alarm control panel.
Note:
The volt free contacts cannot be used for anything else when the contacts are connected
to an addressable input module.
Figure 8- Connection from FPC-2V2 to VMMI1000 addressable modules

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4. Testing and Commissioning
Before applying power to the FPC-2V2 panel, FireProCondensed Aerosol
Generators must be physically isolated from the system by disconnecting both
wires to it. This will prevent any accidental release of extinguishant.
With all FirePro Condensed Aerosol generators disconnected from the FPC-2V2 panel,
ensure that the test lamps that are supplied with the unit are fitted to terminals FirePro
GEN1, FirePro GEN2, FirePro GEN3 and FirePro GEN4
When power is applied and all connections are correct, only the green “Power On” LED
should be lit. If any fault indicators are lit the wiring to the appropriate input or output
should be checked and all faults have been cleared before proceeding.
Figure 9 – Unit front frame
IMPORTANT
DISCONNECT ALL FirePro CONDENSED AEROSOL GENERATORS
BEFORE TESTING.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT LEAVE ANY FirePro CONDENSED AEROSOL
GENERATORS CONNECTED TO THE UNIT WHEN TESTING AS
THESE FirePro GENERATORS WILL ACTIVATE.

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Figure 10 – Connections to FirePro Gen outputs to test system.
Figure 11 – Isolate Key Switch “Off” and “Live”
Off
Live
Isolate
Key Switch
Off
Live
Isolate
Key Switch

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4.1 System Test
Step 1 Power off the unit.
Step 2 Turn Isolate Key Switch to “Off” position.
Step 3 Disconnect the FirePro Generators and ensure that the test lamps are
fitted to the terminals.
Step 4 Ensure both jumper links (J1 & J2) are fitted in position A
Step 5 Inspect all system components (Detectors, Sirens etc.) and all cables for
signs of damage.
4.2 Release Test
Step 6 Power on the unit.
Step 7 Turn Isolate Key Switch to “Live” position.
Step 8 Trigger the detection input by operating a smoke detector or linear heat
detector.
Step 9 Ensure both jumper links (J1 & J2) are fitted in position A
Step 10 Inspect all system components (Detectors, Sirens etc.) and all cables for
signs of damage.
4.3 Detector monitoring Test
Step 11 Disconnect the wiring to the detector and ensure that the yellow Fault LED
on the front panel and the internal yellow LED marked LED4 are lit and the
buzzer sounds.
Step 12 Press the Silence Buzzer button and ensure the buzzer silences.
Step 13 Re-connect the detector wiring and ensure that the fault indications clear.
IMPORTANT
ALL TECHNICAL CHECKS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE
LOCAL CODES, REGULATIONS AND SPECIFIC PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS

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4.4 Condensed Aerosol Generator monitoring Test
Step 14 Disconnect one of the test lamps and ensure that the yellow Fault LED on
the front panel and the internal yellow LED marked LED5 are lit and the
buzzer sounds.
Step 15 Press the Silence Buzzer button and ensure the buzzer silences.
Step 16 Re-connect the test lamp and ensure that the fault indications clear.
Step 17 Turn the Isolate Key Switch to the “Off” position and ensure the that the
yellow fault LED on the front panel and the internal yellow LED marked
LED5 are lit and the buzzer sounds.
Step 18 Turn the Isolate Key Switch to the “Live” position and ensure that the
fault indication clears.

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5. Testing and Commissioning
5.1 System test
Step 1 Power off the unit.
Step 2 Turn the Isolate Key Switch to the “Off” position.
Step 3 Remove the front frame panel.
Step 4 Disconnect the FirePro Generators and ensure the test lamps are fitted to
the terminals.
Step 5 Inspect all components – detectors, sirens etc.
Step 6 Inspect cables for signs of damage.
Step 7 Inspect panel fuse and check if it has blown.
Step 8 Power on the unit.
Step 9 Turn Isolated Key Switch to the “Live“ position.
Step 10 Trigger the detection input by operating a smoke detector linear heat
detector.
Step 11 Ensure that the test lamps connected to the FirePro GEN1 terminals light
immediately, the red fire indicator on the panel is lit, the yellow fault
indicator is lit and the buzzer sounds.
Step 12 Press the Silence Buzzer button to silence the buzzer and then the Reset
button to reset the system.
Step 13 Disconnect the wiring to the detector and ensure that the yellow Fault LED
on the front panel and the internal yellow LED marked LED4 are lit and the
buzzer sounds.
Step 14 Press the Silence Buzzer button and ensure the buzzer silences.
Step 15 Re-connect the detector wiring and ensure that the fault indication clears.
Step 16 Disconnect one of the test lamps and ensure that the yellow Fault LED on
the front panel and the internal yellow LED marked LED5 are lit and the
buzzer sounds.
Step 17 Press the Silence Buzzer button and ensure the buzzer silences.
Step 18 Re-connect the test lamp and ensure that the fault indication clears.
Step 19 Turn Isolate Key Switch to “Off” position and ensure that the yellow Fault
LED on the front panel and the internal yellow LED marked LED5 are lit and
the buzzer sounds.
Step 20 Turn Isolate Key Switch to “Live” position and ensure that the fault
indication clears.

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Step 21 Power off the unit.
Step 22 Turn Isolate Key Switch to “Off” position.
Step 23 Disconnect the test lamps and ensure that the FirePro Generators fitted to
terminals.
Step 24 Place the front frame of the panel.
Step 25 Power on the unit.
Step 26 Ensure that only the yellow Fault LED on the front panel and the internal
yellow LED marked LED5 are lit and the buzzer sounds.
Step 27 Turn Isolate Key Switch to live position and ensure that the fault
indication clears.
Step 28 The system recommissioning is completed.
5.2 Fuse replacement
Step 1 Power off the unit.
Step 2 Turn Isolate Key Switch to ”Off” position.
Step 3 Remove the front frame of the panel from the back box.
Step 4 Flip the front panel frame on the PCB side.
Step 5 Locate the fuse holder as indicated in Figure 10.
Step 6 Lift the fuse cover and push the fuse to release it.
Step 7 Replace the fuse with a 1.6A quick blow fuse.
Step 8 Push the fuse in the fuse cover and secure it.
Step 9 Push the fuse cover in the fuse holder and secure it.
Step 10 Place the front frame of the panel to the back box.
Step 11 Power on the unit.
Step 12 Turn Isolate Key Switch to “Live” position

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6. Specifications
Mains supply 24V DC +10% - 15%
Maximum current 1.6 Amps
Fuse rating 1.6 Amps (Quick Blow)
Operating voltage 19-30VDC
Output voltage 19-30VDC +/- 2%
Standby current 18 milliamps
Extinguishant release output 19-30VDC, Fused at 1.6 Amp
Extinguishant release Immediate – Max 4 FirePro Condensed
Aerosol Generators
Extinguishant release duration Latched - Continuous
Detection Type
Conventional Smoke or Heat Detectors – Max of
2 Detectors, can be mixed.
Linear Heat Detection Cable - Latching Type NO
–LHD Cable Max 30m.
Detection Circuit End of Line 6K8 5% ½ Watt resistor
Fault monitoring Detection and actuator circuits (open circuit
monitored only)
Fault relay contact rating 30VDC 1A Amp max
Fire relay contact rating 30VDC 1A Amp max
Cable entries 8 X 21mm knockouts
Terminal capacity 0.52mm to 2.52mm solid or stranded wire
Overall size 190mm x 136.5mm x 43mm
Construction 1/2mm sheet steel
Finish Epoxy powder coat
Colour BS OO A 05 light grey textured
Panel environmental class Class A and is designed for indoor use only
Operating temperatures -5oC (+/- 3) and +40oC (+/- 2)
Maximum relative humidity 95%

7. Indicative system diagram
Figure 12- Example of connection to addressable fire alarm panel
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