Fireboy- xintex Fbd-2 User manual

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Manual

FBD-2 Fire Alarm Panel

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Safety Instructions

Important

Before starting with installation of the FBD-2 Fire alarm panel, we recommend you read the

important information below.

Qualification

The installation of the product detailed in this manual must be done by a certified installation

company. If not, the warranty becomes void.

Caution:

Before installing the FBD-2 fire alarm unit, check if all parts are present.

The package includes:

•FBD-2

•Manual

Disclaimer:

Fireboy-Xintex will not be responsible for any damage or loss of profit resulting from the use of

this equipment.

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Table of Contents 
1. INSTALLATION MANUAL........................................................................................................4 
Units.......................................................................................................................................4 
Mechanical Installation..........................................................................................................4 
Technical Specifications .........................................................................................................5 
Electrical Installation..............................................................................................................5 
Connecting Sensors................................................................................................................6 
Power Supply .........................................................................................................................6 
Zones......................................................................................................................................6 
Key Switch Input ....................................................................................................................6 
Fault Output...........................................................................................................................6 
Alarm Output .........................................................................................................................6 
Buzzer Output ........................................................................................................................6 
2. CONFIGURING THE FBD-2 FIRE ALARM PANEL......................................................................7 
Short Circuit as Alarm ............................................................................................................7 
3. USER MANUAL.......................................................................................................................8 
Operation...............................................................................................................................8 
Silence Button........................................................................................................................8 
Dimming Button.....................................................................................................................8 
Test Button ............................................................................................................................8 
Power LED..............................................................................................................................8 
4. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................8 
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................................9 
NOTES......................................................................................................................................10 
 
 

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1. Installation Manual

Units

The fire alarm panel comes in the option shown in Table 1.

Unit

Number of zones

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Table 1: Unit options

Mechanical Installation

The unit consists of two parts. The front panel and a backplate. The backplate can be mounted on

a wall or console. The connector on the back of the unit will protrude though the backplate into

the wall.

A ridge on the top of the unit holds the front panel in place. The front panel can be fastened using

a screw on the bottom of the unit.

Figure 1: Mounting options

Optionally, a wall mount box (P/N: 96016) can be provided to mount the unit on a wall without

needing a hole. This box provides space for the cabling.

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Technical Specifications

Description

Specification

Supply voltage

9-32V DC

Zone loop voltage

24V DC (regardless of input voltage)

Minimum alarm current

15mA

Maximum current per zone

400mA

Maximum sensors per zone

8

EOL resistor

5.6kΩ

Potential free transistor output (Fault, Alarm)

50V max

Relay output (Buzzer)

2A

Table 2: Specifications

Electrical Installation

Figure 2: Installation schematic

12/24V DC

24V DC Main

24V DC Backup

0V DC Main

0V DC Backup

To Zone 1

To Zone 2

Buzzer

Key Switch

(Optional)

12/24V DC

0V DC

+

-

NO

1

11

22

12

-

+

C

NO

C

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Connecting Sensors

Figure 3: Zone schematic

Power supply

The FBD-2 has a main and backup power supply input. A fault will be indicated on the front and

the fault output will be activated when one of the supplies fails. If only one supply is needed, the

main and backup supplies must be connected together to avoid generating a fault.

Zones

Unit has two zones. The zone output provides the sensor loop with 24V DC regardless of the

voltage supplied on the supply inputs. An End of Line resistor (EOL) of 5.6kΩshould be placed at

the end of the loop as show in Figure 3. Placing it at any other point will prevent open loop

detection from working properly. If a zone is unused the EOL resistor should still be connected.

Key Switch Input

A key switch can be added to only allow authorised personnel to accept a fire alarm. The switch

should be in the closed position when the key is turned. When no key switch is used this input

should be bridged.

Fault Output

Used with Vessel’s Monitoring System, contact factory for more information.

Alarm Output

Used with Vessel’s Monitoring System, contact factory for more information.

Buzzer Output

A buzzer can be connected to the buzzer contact. This is a potential free contact that closes when

a fire occurs. The voltage for the buzzer needs to be supplied externally.

Hochiki

+

-

5k6

EOL

1

2

6

5

1

2

6

5

Orbis

-

+

5k6

EOL

IN+

OUT+

COM-

IN+

OUT+

COM-

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2. Configuring the FBD-2 Fire alarm panel

Short Circuit as Alarm

Some older non EN54 or BS5839 compliant systems do not use internal resistors. These systems

cause a short on the zone loop when a fire is detected. When such a system is used, the alarm

panel needs to be set to “short circuit as fire” via the jumper on the back. A short on the line will

now cause a fire alarm as a result, not a fault. Note that an actual short in the wiring can no longer

be detected and will also cause a fire alarm. The panel is set to “short circuit as fire” When the top

two pins are bridged using the jumper. When the bottom two pins are bridged, the panel is set to

“short circuit as fault”. The jumper should be placed as shown in Figure 4.

Note: Changing the jumper requires a restart to take effect

Short circuit a fire:

Short circuit as fault:

Figure 4: Short circuit jumper

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3. User Manual

The FBD-2 fire alarm panel provides fire detection and alarm functionality.

Operation

The unit is always operational when powered. During normal operation the “OK”LED should be

on to indicate the zone is working properly.

The “FAULT”LED will blink, and an audible alarm will be generated when a fault is detected on a

zone. There are two fault situations:

Short:

There is a short in the zone cabling. The FBD-2 removes the power from the zone and indicates a

fault situation. When the “SILENCE” button is pressed the alarm will be muted, the “FAULT”LED

will light up without blinking and the “OK”LED will blink for one minute. After a minute the zone

will turn back on. A new fault will be generated if the short persists. A fault will not be generated

when the unit is configured for “short circuit as alarm”, a fire alarm will be generated instead.

Note that when a key switch is present, the alarm can only be accepted when the key is turned to

the closed position.

Open Circuit:

The EOL resistor is no longer detected. This indicates there is a break in the zone loop. When the

“SILENCE” button is pressed the alarm will be muted and the “FAULT”LED will light up without

blinking. When the EOL resistor is detected the “OK”LED will turn on and the zone will be

operational again once the “SILENCE” button has been pressed again.

Silence Button

Pressing the “SILENCE” button will accept and mute alarms, fire alarms can only be accepted if the

key is in the closed position or bridged.

When a fire is detected the “FIRE” LED will light up and an audible alarm will be generated. If the

fire alarm is accepted but still active after 2 minutes, the alarm will return.

Dimming Button

The front LEDs can be dimmed to preserve night vision. Press and hold the “DIM” button until the

LEDs reach the desired brightness. The “FAULT”and “FIRE”LEDs will not be dimmed for safety.

Test Button

The “TEST” button can be pressed to test the LEDs. Pressing the “TEST” button for 30 seconds will

also activate the buzzer and alarm and fault outputs.

Power LED

The “POWER” LED blinks green while the unit is in operation normally. If one of the power

supplies fails, the “POWER” LED will light up red.

4. Maintenance

The FBD-2 unit is maintenance free. It is permitted to clean the front of the FBD-2 unit with a

damp cloth.

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5. Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

Test and Remedies

Green LED is not flashing

Power supply is not connected

Check if power supply is

connected

Green LED light up without

flashing

Micro controller is in error.

Power the unit off and on

A fault is generated when a

manual call point is pressed

A shorting call point is used

The jumper should be set to

“short circuit as fire”

A short causes a fire alarm

instead of a fault

The unit is setup for shorting

call points

The jumper should be set to

“short circuit as fault”

Alarm or fault cannot be

accepted

The key switch contacts are not

bridged

The key is not in de closed

position or if the key is not

installed bridge the key switch

contact

Table 3: Troubleshooting

Do not use aggressive cleaning agents!

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Notes

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1 Year Limited Warranty

This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied Warranties.

Seller warrants title, materials, and workmanship on equipment, except components

manufactured by others for which the Seller assigns, as permitted, the original manufacturer’s

warranty. Seller’s warranty shall be for a period of (1) one year from the date of sale to the

ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, during which non-conforming equipment returned to the

Seller at Buyer’s expense and risk, be repaired, or replaced at the Seller’s option. Fireboy-Xintex

will repair or replace products found to be defective in materials or workmanship within the

period set forth above, provided that: (a) the product has not been subjected to abuse,

contamination, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring not our own, improper installation or servicing,

or used in violation of instructions furnished by Fireboy-Xintex and (b) as to any prior defects in

materials or workmanship covered by this warranty, the product has not been repaired or altered

by anyone except Fireboy-Xintex and (c) the serial number has not been removed, defaced or

otherwise changed, and (d) examination discloses, in the judgment of Fireboy-Xintex, does not

assume the costs of removal and/or installation of the product or any other incidental costs of

removal and/or installation of the product or any other incidental costs which may arise as a

result of any defect in material or workmanship, and (e) upon discovery of defect, Buyer shall

immediately cease use of and notify Fireboy-Xintex.

Any warranty implied by law, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, is in effect only

for the duration of the expressed warranties set forth above, no person is authorized to give any

other warranty, or to assume for Fireboy-Xintex any other liability in connection with the sale of

its products; Fireboy-Xintex shall not be liable for the loss of use, revenue, or profit or for any

injury, or for any other consequential or incidental damages, buyer is not relying on seller’s

judgment regarding his or her particular requirements, and has had an opportunity to inspect the

product to his or her satisfaction.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from

location to location.

Contact information is listed below. For US customers, contact Fireboy-Xintex. For international

customers, contact Fireboy-Xintex UK Operations Limited.

www.fireboy-xintex.com

United Safety Acquisition Corporation

(d/b/a Fireboy-Xintex)

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fireboy@fireboy-xintex.com

Phone (616) 735 9380

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Phone +44 (0) 845 389 9462

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