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ORION - 2, 4, 8 ZONE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Version - 10/2011
ORION
2, 4, 8 Zone Fire Alarm Control Panel

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EN54 INFORMATION
In accordance with EN 54-2 clause 13.7, the maximum number of sensors and/or manual call points in this
panel,willnotexceed512units.
TheFireDetection ControlPanel complies withtherequirements ofEN54-2andEN54-4.Inadditiontothe
requirementsoftheabovementionedstandard,theunitconformstothefollowingoptionalfunctions:
EN54-2 Clause 7.11 ControlsDelays foractivationofoutputs
EN54-2 Clause 8.3 Faultsignals from points
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Overview
Features
OptionalInterfaces
The ORIONis a 2,4and 8Zone microprocessor controlled conventionalFire Alarm ControlPanel withallthe
functionsnecessarytocontrolsmallandmediumsizefiredetectioninstallations.
Two,fourandeightzonenon-expandablecontrolpanels
Upto32conventionalsmokeand/orheatdetectorsperzone
ActiveEndofLinemonitoring
Programmablenon-latchingzones
Programmabledelaytimerforsounderandrelayactivation. Maximum10minutes
(Day/NightFunction)
Delayedoperationselectableforeachzone
Zonecoincidenceprogrammableforadjacentzones
TwoAccessLevels.Selectablebyfixedcodeentry
Onemantest
Supervisedauxiliary24voltoutput
2supervised/monitoredsoundercircuits
3RemoteinputsforClasschange,Day/NightOperationandremotereset
2Relayoutputsforfireandfaultindications.Unmonitored
Powersupply1,7A@28.5VDCnominal
EN54part2and4compliant
Repeateroutput.Tobeusedwithourstandarddataloopinterfaces,Rs485,FibreOpticsandTCP/IP(LAN)
MultiplexedoutputforLEDSandadditionalrelayoutputsperzone(Max8zones)
Analogue interface cards available to interface Orion panel to our range of addressable panels, JUNO-
NETandJUNIOR. (P/N:ADLI)
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EN54 Information
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1 - Overview/ Features
Important Safety Notes / Mounting the Panel
CableTypes / Detection Zone Wiring
Sounder CircuitWiring / Auxiliary Input Wiring
Outputs / Optional additional Outputs
Connecting the Panel
Commissioning
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Testing Field Equipment
Operating & Programming the Panel
Programmable Options
Delay Settings & Non-Latching Zones
The Panel Buttons
Troubleshooting - Fault Indications
Standby Battery Calculation
Technical Specifications
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Important Safety Notes
competent person.
This equipment must have an Earth Connection.
A basic knowledge and training in the installation of Fire Detection systems is assumed.
The Fire Detection system should be designed by a suitably qualified person with reference to the Local
Regulations and Guidance from the fire Officer where applicable.
This equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably qualified and technically
Mounting the Panel
The ORION housing is designed for either surface or semi-recessed mounting. Cable entry points are
provided at the top and back of the housing. Do not drill additional holes as cables could then interfere with
the PCB or standby battery position. Maintain separation between the incoming 230 volt mains cable and
the low voltage detector and sounder cabling.
The panel should be fixed to the wall using the 4 mounting holes provided and No 8-10 countersunk screws.
Any dust created during the fixing process must be kept out of the control panel and care must be taken not
to damage any wiring or components.
106 mm
33 70 3
273 mm
403 mm
VIEW FROM SIDE
VIEW FROM TOP
INSIDE VIEW VIEW FROM REAR
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CableTypes
DetectionZoneWiring
SystemwiringshouldbeinstalledinaccordancewithNationalStandardsandwiringregulations.
Toprotectagainst electrical interferencewerecommend theuseofscreenedcables throughoutthesystem.
Separate cables should be used for sounder and detection circuits, the use of multi-core cables to carry
sounder circuits and detector circuits is not recommended. The cable screens should be terminated and
connectedtoEarthatthepanelonly.
Maximumcrosssectionofcablestouseis2.5mm²toavoiddamagingtheterminalsinthecontrolpanel.
Mains wiring should be3core1mm²to2.5mm² fed fromanisolating fused spur, fused at3A.This should be
securefromunauthorizedoperationandbemarked“FireAlarmDoNotSwitchOff”Themainssupplymustbe
exclusivetothefirepanel.
Two,fouroreightzonesareavailablefordetectiondevicewiring.Eachzonehascapacityforupto32smoke/
heatdetectorsandanunlimitednumberofmanualcallpoints.Thismayberestrictedbylocalregulations.
Anactiveendoflinemodule(capacitor)issupplied foreachzone,aspartofthemonitoringcircuit.Thismust
be fitted to the last device of each Zone. If a detection zone is unused the end of line module must be
connectedatthepanel,ifisnotfitted,afaultwillbeindicatedforthatzone.
Atypical detectorcircuitwiringlayoutisshownbelow.Please consultthe devicemanufacturer'sinstruction
manualfordetailedinformation.
Ifmanualcallpointsarewiredonthesamecircuitasdetectorstheninordertocomplywiththerequirements
of BS5839 with respect to head removal monitoring, detector bases should have a Schottky diode fitted
which permits manual call pointsafter aremoveddetector to continue tooperatenormally.(see diagram).
Manualcallpointsshouldhaveamaximuminternalresistanceof(470-680)ohmsinAlarm.
Thewiring foreachdetectorzoneshould beterminated intherelevant terminal blocksatthe controlpanel
andthecablescreensconnectedtoearth.
MANUAL
CALL
POINT
SMOKE
OR HEAT
DETECTOR
SMOKE
OR HEAT
DETECTOR
MANUAL
CALL
POINT END OF LINE
CAPACITOR
PANEL
DETECTOR
CIRCUIT
TERMINALS
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SounderCircuitWiring
AuxiliaryInputWiring
There are two conventional sounder circuits available on the Orion. The maximum current available for
sounders is (500 mA) per circuit. All sounders must be polarized, non-polarized sounders will indicate a
faultonthesoundercircuit.
Anendoflineresistor(10KOhm)whichissuppliedwiththepanel,mustbeinsertedinthelastsounderfor
cable monitoring. If a sounder circuit is not used, the EOL resistor should be fitted in the control panel
sounderoutput.
The sounder circuits are protected against short circuits, the electronic fuse will reset when the short
circuitisremovedandthecontrolpanelisreset.
The wiring for each sounder circuit should be terminated in their respective terminals and the cable
screensconnectedtoearth.
Typicalsoundercircuitwiringdiagram:
There are three remote activation inputs. All remote inputs are activated using a voltage free dry contact
likearelay.
Reset:The closure of acontact atthis input willcause thepanel toreset. Inorder toreapplya reset to the
panel,contacthastobereleasedandreapplied.Pulseaction.
AuxiliaryInputs1and2arenon-Latchinginputswiththefollowingfunctions:
1º Class Change/Evacuate: Activates sounders immediately when 0V is applied via a voltage free
contact. Sounders active LED is illuminated, Sounders continue to operate until the input is removed.
PressingtheSilencebuttonwillstopthesounders.
2º Remote Day/Night Operation: Allows switching between Day and Night operation from a remote
locationorwithtimeclocketc.
In the Active state (contact closed), programmed delays are active (Day operation) and the delays active
LEDisilluminated.
In the Normal state, programmed delays are ignored (Night operation) and the Delays active LED is
extinguished.
The wiring for each auxiliary input should be terminated in their respective terminals and the cable
screensconnectedtoearth.
POLARIZED
SOUNDER
END OF LINE
RESISTOR
10K Ohm
POLARIZED
SOUNDER POLARIZED SOUNDER
SOUNDER
CIRCUIT
TERMINALS
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Outputs
OptionaladditionalOutputs
AuxiliaryPower 28V DC max 300 mA, short circuit protected, supervised. The output is protected
againstshortcircuitbyanelectronicfusewhichresetswhenthefaultisclearedand
thepanelisreset.
RelayContactFire ProvideFiresignaltoexternaldevices.
Relaycontactchangeover30V/1Amaxresistive.
ActiveuntilReset.
RelayContactFault ProvideFaultsignaltoexternaldevices.
RelaycontactNC30V/1Amaxresistive.
AlsoActiveformicroprocessorfault.
ActiveuntilResetandallfaultsarecleared.
Relaycontactwillopenwhenanyfaultispresentonthesystem.
The wiring for each output should be terminated in their respective terminals and the cable screens
connectedtoearth.
RepeaterOutput MultiplexedFireandFaultindicationperzone.Remotesystemcommand.
InterfacecardsavailableforRS-485,FibreOpticsandTCP/IP(LAN)connection.
ZoneRelayOutputs Additionalrelayperzonefollowszonestatus.8zonesmax.
ZoneLEDoutputs Forremoteinstallation.MultiplexedLEDboardscanreflectstatusofpanel,i.e.Fire,
Fault,Test,Disabled,etc.and/orzonestatus.
AnalogueDetectionLoopInterfacecard(ADLI)availablefordirectinterfaceofOriontotheanaloguedetector
loop of any of our analogue addressable panels, Junior or Juno Net, allowing the Orion to be used as an
effectiveandpracticalShopMonitoringUnit.
NOTE: Sounders and Alarm outputs only become active at the end of any programmed delay period. If
duringthedelayperiod,theDELAYSACTIVEbuttonispressedataccesslevel1(nocodeentryrequired),delay
expiresandsoundersactivateimmediately
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ConnectingthePanel
Beforeconnectingzoneorsoundercables,powerup thecontrolpanelwiththeActiveEOLconnectedtothe
zone inputsandthe EOLresistors forthesounder linesconnected.Connect mains and battery power; there
shouldbenofaultindications.
The mains supply should be routed away from the other cables and enter the control panel adjacent to the
mainsterminalblock.
WiringtotheMainssupplyshouldonlybeundertakenbyasuitablyqualifiedandcompetentperson.
Depending on panel load and standby requirements, two 12 volt valve regulated lead acid batteries of
capacity up to 7Ah may be fitted in the housing. The batteries should be wired in series (24 V) using the
suppliedlink.Takecarenottoshortcircuitthebatteryterminals.
Check zone and sounder wiring for continuity. Short or open circuit indications must be rectified before
connecting to the control panel. All cable testing must be carried out with a Multi meter….NEVER use a
Meggerwhendevicesareconnected.
Induced voltage higherthan 1Volt indicates possiblecable problems or bad earth connection and must be
rectifiedbeforeconnection.
Transfer Active EOL modules and EOL resistors to the last device on Detection and sounder circuits and
connectthecablestotheirrespectiveterminalsinthecontrolpanel.SeeDiagrambelow.
Zones
Sounder Circuits
Fire Relays
Fault relays
Programmable Remote I/P's
Remote Reset
Auxiliary Supply Output (24 Vdc)
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Commissioning
The ORION is supplied ready to operate as a standard conventional Fire Alarm control panel. Optional
functions and their programming are described in the next section. If required they may be programmed
beforecontinuingwiththecommissioning.
ThedefaultsettingsfortheORIONareasfollows:
-AllzonesLatching
-AllTimersOff
-NoZoneCoincidence
-RemoteControlInputssettoRemoteResetandClasschangeandRemoteDay/Night
-EngineerAccesscode(AccessLevel3)setto:4321
Preparation
1º Checkdetectorcablesandensure allfieldconnectionsaremade,ensurethatallEOLdevices arefittedto
the last detector, call point or sounder of each circuit. EOL Capacitors should be fitted to zones. EOL
Resistorsshouldbeappliedtosoundercircuits
2º ConnectdetectorandsounderlinesorterminatewithEOL.
3º Removethemainsfuse.
4º Connectmainssupplyaccordingtolocalmainsvoltage
Ensuregoodearthconnection
5º Fitbatteries(donotconnect)
6º Insertmainsfuse
7º Connectbatteries-observecorrectpolarity
Commissioning
1º IfallisnormalonlytheGreen“supply”LEDshouldbeilluminated.
2º IfanyFaultsareindicatedtheyshouldbecorrectedbeforeproceeding
3º InitiatelamptestandcheckallLEDsoperateandinternalbuzzersounds
4º Testeachkeyforcorrectfunctioning
5º Testalldetectors,manualcallpoints,sounders,relaysetc.forproperoperation
DANGER
EXTERNAL VOLTAGE
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TestingFieldEquipment
TestingSmokeDetectors
1º SetzonestoTestmode
2º Introducetestsmokeintothedetector
3º WaituntilresponseindicatorondetectorindicatesRed
4º Automaticresetafter(10sec)/whensmokehascleared
TestingHeatDetectors
1º SetzonestoTestmode
2º Placetestunitonheadandturnonheat
3º WaituntilresponseindicatorondetectorindicatesRed
4º Automaticresetafter(10sec)
TestingManualCallPoints
1º SetzonestoTestmode
2º ActivateCallpointusingthemanufacturersinstructions
3º WaituntilresponseindicatoroncallpointindicatesRed
4º Resetthecallpoint
5º Automaticresetafter(10sec)
Aftertestingiscompletedbesuretoreturncontrolpaneltonormaloperatingmode.
PressingRESETbuttonwillEXITTESTmode
TestingSounderCircuits
1º InitiatesoundertestbyenteringAccessLevel2andpressingSoundersActivate/Silence
2º Pressagaintostop
TestingRelayOutputs
Withthe systeminnormal operating modeactivate the Alarm andconfirm operation ofrelaysandexternal
devicesattheendofanyprogrammeddelay.
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Operating &ProgrammingThePanel
The ORION has a number of programmable options to help the engineer customize the system to meet the
customer'srequirements.Toaccesstheseoptionsitisnecessarytoenteraccesslevelthree.
TherearethreelevelsofAccessontheORION.
Level1:
1º Overrideanyactivedelays(OperateDay/Nightfunction)
2º Performalamptest
3º SilenceInternalbuzzer
4º PutthepanelintoAccessLevel2or3ifinpossessionoftherequiredaccesscode
Level2:
Thishigherlevelallowstheuserto:
- Silenceandresoundthesounders
- ResetafteranAlarmorFault
- Manuallyactivatethesounders(Evacuatefunction)
- SilenceInternalBuzzer
- Testtheindicatorlights
- DisableorEnableanyorallofthedetectionzones
- Disable/Enablethefollowing:
1º Sounders
2º AuxiliaryOutputs-Relays
3º ActivateDelaysifsetandprogrammedforanyzone
WhenanyzoneorfunctionisdisabledtheDisabledLEDontheSTATUSareaoftheControlPaneldisplay,willbe
lit, together with the corresponding function or zone disablement LED. Disabled zones will have their
correspondingFAULT/DISABLEDLEDilluminated.
Level2Accessisgainedbyenteringthecode2244usingthenumberedbuttons.
NOTE: IfanyFireorFaulteventshaveoccurredthesemustbeacknowledgedbypressingtheBuzzerSilence
buttontoacknowledgeeachFaultorFireeventbeforecodeentrywillbeaccepted.
EachsuccessfulbuttonpressisindicatedbytheilluminationinsuccessionoftheFaultLEDsforzones3,4,5and6.
Ifthecodeisnotcompletedwithin20secondsofthelastkeypress,thesystemrevertstolevel1.
Thegreen(Supply)LEDwillflashslowlytoconfirmentrytolevel2.
Seepages15and16foroperatinginstructions.
Generalusercontrols
Authorisedusercontrols (User2244)
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Level3:
IsaccessedfromLevel1andallows:
- Programmingofcoincidence
- Settingdelaytimer
- SystemTest
- Settingdelayedzones
- SettingNon-latchingZones
NOTES
Changesmadeatthislevelaffectthefactorydefaultsettingsandtheoperationofthesystem.Theyshould
onlybemadebyqualifiedpersonnelwhoarefullyawareoftheireffects.
If any Fire or Fault events have occurred, these must be acknowledged by pressing the Buzzer Silence
buttontoacknowledgeeachfaultandFireeventbeforecodeentrywillbeaccepted.
WheninAccessLevel3,theoccurrenceofanyFireorFaultconditionthesystemwillautomaticallyexitfrom
Level3andreverttoLevel2.
ToenterEngineeringMode(AccessLevel3)enterthefactoryprogrammedcode,usingthenumberedkeys(from
1to4),whichareavailableonthetoprighthandsideofthecontrolpaneldisplay.
EachsuccessfulbuttonpressisindicatedbytheilluminationinsuccessionoftheFaultLEDsforzones3,4,5and6.
Ifthecodeisnotcompletedwithin20secondsofthelastkeypress,thesystemrevertstoLevel1.
OncethismodeisenteredtheGREENLED(SUPPLY)willflashonceevery0,5seconds.
Toexitthismodeatanytime,presstheRESETbutton.ThepanelwillreverttoAccessLevel1.
Totalremovalofpowerduringtheprogrammingphasemaylosethechangesentered.
Engineercontrolsforusebytrainedandcompetentpersonnelonly
1º
2º
3º
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ProgrammableOptions
Coincidence:
Afterenteringaccesslevel3,using thecodeprovidedforthiseffect,presstheOUTPUTSAUXILIARYbuttonin
thedisablementsareaofthecontrolpanel.TheassociatedLEDwilllightup.Coincidenceonlyoperatesonthe
FIRErelay.
Select inturn,usingthe RED(4)button,thepairof zonesrequiredtowork inhismode. Thefirst4 ZonesFIRE
LED'sindicatetheZonepairs:LED1=Zones1&2,LED2=Zones3&4,etc.
Afterselectingthezonerequiredpress theGREEN (1)button to confirm selection.Theselected RedLED will
beilluminated.
PresstheOUTPUTSAUXILIARYtoexitthismode.OnexitLEDisOFF.
NOTE: IfoneofthePairedZonesisdisabled,theFireRelaywillnotactivateintheeventofaFireintheother
Zoneofthepair. Non-LatchingZonesshouldnotbesettocoincide.
DelayedZones:
AfterenteringAccessLevel3;presstheSelectedZonesbutton.TheassociatedLEDwillbeturnedon.
Select the zone required by pressing the RED (4) button consecutively until the zone required to have a
delayedoperation,hasitsFAULTLEDlitup.
Confirmation of this selection is achieved by pressing GREEN (1) key. Upon confirmation the RED (FIRE) LED
willbeturnedONfortheselectedzone.
NOTE: Delaytimemustbesetfordelayedzonestofunction. Seenextpage.
OnemanTest:
AfterenteringEngineeringMode(AccessLevel3)presstheLAMPTESTbutton.
ReleasebuttonandtheTESTLED willbeon alongwiththefaultLEDforallzonesthatareavailablefortesting
indicating that the panel is in TEST mode. Zones that are in Fault or are Disabled will not have their LED
illuminated.
Test zones as required.Ateachzoneactivation, thecorrespondingzoneFIRELED willlightup for 5seconds.
Zoneswillautomaticallyresetafter10seconds.InternalBuzzerandSOUNDERSwilloperatefor1second.
ToendTESTmodepressLAMPTESTbutton.
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Delay setting
Non-LatchingZones
Tosetthedelaytime,presstheDELAYSACTIVE.AfterpressingbuttontheassociatedLEDwillbeON.
The delay time will shown using the first 4 ZONE FIRE ZONE LEDS. A maximum delay of 10 minutes can be
programmed.EachLEDwillhaveitsownassociatedweightinminutes,namely:
Zone1-1Minute Zone2-2Minutes Zone3-3Minutes Zone4-4Minutes
Inordertoobtaintheprogrammeddelay,usetheredbuttontolighttherequirednumberofLEDsaddingthe
weightsofactivatedLED's:Example:foradelayof10minutesall4LEDswillbeON.
1+2+3+4=10minutes
ToendtheprogrammingofthedelaytimepressDELAYSACTIVE.
AfterenteringAccessLevel3,presstheDisableSoundersbutton.TheassociatedLEDwillbeturnedon.
Select the zone required by pressing the RED (4) button consecutively until the zone required to be Non-
Latching,hasitsFAULTLEDlitup.
Confirmation of this selection is achieved by pressing GREEN (1) key. Upon confirmation the RED (FIRE) LED
willbeturnedONfortheselectedzone.
NOTE:Non-LatchingZonesdonotactivatetheAlarmrelays.Soundercircuitswillactivateattheendofany
programmeddelayandremainactiveuntiltheZonereturnstonormalstate. Iftheinputreturnstothenormal
state during the delay period, the sounders will not sound. Pressing Sounders Activate/Silence while the
sounders are activated will silence the sounders and extinguish the adjacent LED. Pressing again will
reactivatethesoundersiftheZoneisstillinAlarm.
Faultsonnon-latchingZonesarealsonon-latchinganddonotactivatethefaultrelay.
ToexitEngineeringMode(AccessLevel3),presstheRESETbutton.
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MANUFACTURED INTHE E.U. TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF EN54 Pt 2 & Pt 4 1999
FIRE
FAULT
DISABLED
TEST
SUPPLY
SYSTEM FAULT
SUPPLY FAULT
BATTERY FAULT
AUX. SUPPLY FAULT
EARTH FAULT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 2 345678
FIRE
FAULT
BUZZER
SILENCE
RESET
LAMP TEST
SOUNDERS
ACTIVATE/
SILENCE
OUTPUTS
AUXILIARY
DISABLE
SOUNDERS
SELECTED
ZONES
DELAYS
ACTIVE
2
3
4
STATUS
FAULTS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL FIREALARM PANEL DISABLEMENTS
CONTROLSZONES
TEST
DISABLED
General User ( Access Level 1)
To silence internal buzzer press BUZZER SILENCE.
To override active delays, during an alarm condition,
press DELAYS ACTIVE.
Authorized User ( Access Level 2 )
To enter this level enter 4 digit code.
Consult Manual for more details.
EVACUATION
Enter Authorised User Code (Access Level 2).
Press SOUNDER (Activate/Silence).
Repeat last step to SILENCE sounders.
Fire Events
Internal Buzzer sounds.
System Status Fire LED is lit.
Zones on Fire will have their respective Fire LED lit.
To silence fire alarms:
First enter authorised user code (Access Level 2).
Press SOUNDER (Activate/ Silence) button.
Fault Events
Internal Buzzer Sounds.
System Status Fault LED is lit.
Each fault will be shown by its own LED being lit.
Call service engineer.
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The Panel Buttons
STATUS
FIRE LEDusedtoindicateanyFIREALARMconditionpresentonpanel.
FAULT LEDusedtoindicateanyFAULTconditionpresentonpanel.
DISABLED DisabledStatusLEDusedtoindicatethatthepanelhasfeaturesthathavebeen disabled in
eitherAccessLevel2or3modes.
TEST This LED is active whenever panel is inTEST MODE. Only LIT when in Engineering Mode and
TESTmodehasbeenselected.
SUPPLY Multi function indicator used to indicate the presence of supply. When in Access Level 1 this
LEDispermanentlylit.IfinAccessLevel2(enterthismodeusingUSERCODE)thisLEDwillflash
at a rate of once per second. And finally if in Access Level 3 mode (enter using ENGINEERING
CODE)thisLEDwillflashfasteratarateofonceevery0,5seconds.
SYSTEMFAULT ThisLEDwillbelitwheneverthereisaprocessorfailureorcorruptionofthepanelfirmware.
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FAULTS
SUPPLYFAULT This LED will be ON whenever the Main Supply has been removed or has dropped
below20Volts.
BATTERYFAULT Indicates that there is low voltage level on the batteries or the battery charger circuit
hasfailed.
AUX.SUPPLYFAULT IndicatesthattheAuxiliarySupplyhasafault.
EARTHFAULT When this indicator isONthereisleakagecurrent flowing fromthe earth connection/
wiringandanyconductorincomingintothepanel.
SOUNDERFAULT If thereis a conventionalsoundercircuit fault, the General FaultLED will belit and the
DisableSoundersLEDinthedisablementssectionwillalsobelitandflashing.
ZONEINDICATORS IndividualzoneindicatorsareprovidedforbothFIREandFAULTconditions.
IfanyzoneisdisabledthenitsFAULTLEDwillalsobeusedtoindicatethedisablementof
that particular zone. The Zone LED will be ON along with the Disabled status LED.
FlashingZoneFaultLEDalongwithGeneralfaultLEDindicatesfaultonthatzone.
CONTROLS
Thesefourkeyscanhavemorethanonefunction.
Theyarenumberedtoindicatethattheyareusedtoenterdigitsfrom1to4forcodeentry.
BUZZERSILENCE(1) AtAccessLevel1thisbuttonisusedtosilencethepanel'sinternalbuzzer.Accesslevel3
usedtoconfirm/acceptchangesinprogramming.
RESET(2) Pressthisbuttontoresetthepanelataccesslevel2or3.
LAMPTEST(3) Pressthisbuttonataccesslevel1or2totestallLEDindicatorsandthepanel'sinternal
buzzer.Releasewhentestisfinished.
SOUNDERS(4) Press once to activate/silence sounders. If sounders are active, for example, during a
FIREconditionorintheeventofanEvacuationaction,pressingthisbuttonwillstopthe
sounders. Auxiliary Relays are not affected by this action. Used in Access level 3
programmingtoselectZones
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DISABLEMENTS
Thesebuttonsareonlyactiveataccesslevels2or3.
Theycanperformdifferentfunctionsdependingonthepresentpanelmodeofoperation.
AtAccessLevel2(USERMODE)
Thesebuttonshaveatoggleaction.Onepresswilldisabletheparticularfeaturebeingselectedanotherpress
ofthesameactuatorwillre-enablethefunction.
Whenaparticularfunctionisdisabled,itsassociatedLEDwillbeactiveandOFFotherwise.
OUTPUTS Y PressingthisbuttonwillENABLE/DISABLEtheauxiliaryrelays.
DISABLESOUNDERS The user can use this button to enable/ disablethe conventional sounder circuits.
Note:Disablesbothsoundercircuits.
SELECTEDZONES Use this button to select the zone disablement feature. Press once, associated LED
willlightupandbyusingtheRED(4) buttonselectthezonetobedisabled.Selected
zone will have its FAULT/DISABLED LED ON. Confirm selection by pressing GREEN
(1)button.ZoneDisablementswillonlybeactiveafterRESET.Oncethedisablement
procedureisfinishedpressagainthisbuttontoexit.
DELAYSACTIVE Pressing this button will enable the previously programmed delay. The
corresponding LED will be ON during this time. In access level 1, during the delay
time which started due to a FIRE alarm, pressing this button over rides the delay
timer andthesoundersandFirerelaywillbeactivatedimmediately.
For information regarding special functions associated with these buttons, in access level 3 (Engineering
Mode),pleaseconsulttheProgrammingsectionofthismanual.
AUXILIAR
(Day/Night)
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Troubleshooting-FaultIndications
GeneralFault The General fault LED is illuminated whenever there is a fault on the system. It is
alwayslitalongwithatleastoneotherfaultindicatorwhichgivesmoredetailrelating
tothefault.
ZoneFault Thistypeoffaultwillindicatethatthereiseitherashortoropencircuitconditionon
zonecircuit.Revisewiring.
Power SupplyFaults
SupplyFault Associatedwithalowvoltage(below20V)presentatthe inputofthepowersupplyor
the removal of the main power supply. Measure voltage levels and verify electrical
mainsfuse.
BatteryFault Thisfaultispresentwhenthereisalowvoltagebelow20VDCatthebatteryterminals
or if there is a battery charger problem. Charger problems can be caused by panel's
hardwarefailureorbatteriesthathavenotbeenconnectedinthespecifiedmanneras
indicated in this manual, on the installation section. Verify if batteries are properly
connected.Measurethevoltageatthebatteryterminals.Ifitisbelow21VDCreplace
batteries.Remembertoverifyalsothemainelectricalfuse.
AuxSupplyFault Thisfaultwillshowwhenthevoltageattheauxiliarysupplyoutputisbelow20Volts
DC.Thiscanbecausedbythecurrentlimitforthisoutputbeingexceeded.Thisoutput
is limited to 300 mA. Other causes for faults on this point are short circuits on the
wiringorfaultyhardwareattachedtothissupplyoutput.Verifyvoltage, ifbelowthe
required acceptable level remove wiring connected to this output. If voltage now
returnstonormalthisconfirmsthatconnectedequipmentorcableisdamaged.
EarthFault ThisFAULTwillindicatethatthereissomelevelofcurrentleakagebetweenanyofthe
wireconductorsandtheEARTHconnections. VERIFYWIRING.
SystemFault ThisFAULT indicatesthatthereisafaultatthemainprocessorlevel.In thisparticular
fault,thepanel'smainboardneedstobereplacedorrepaired.
Troubleshootingworkofanyfaultonthepanelshouldonlybecarriedoutbyqualifiedtechnicians.
DON'TEVERSHORTCIRCUITBATTERYTERMINALSINORDERTOVERIFYBATTERYCHARGE
ONLYUSEBATTERIESWHICHARELEADACID VRLATYPE12VDC.
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StandbyBatteryCalculation
Minbatterycapacity2x2Ah12VDC
MaxBatterycapacity2x7Ah12VDC
AlwaysuseLead-acidVRLABatteries
ThebatteryAhrequiredforagiveninstallationiscalculatedfromthefollowingformula:
Quiescent current of the panel with everything is found by adding the standby current of all connected
devicestothestandbycurrentofthepanel(38mA).
Consultthemanualfortheindividualdevicestoconfirmthestandbycurrent.
Quiescent current in
mA of the panel with
everything connected Alarm current in Amps
(sounder load)
Standby time
required in hours
divided by 1000 Alarm time in
hours
XX
( () )
+ + 20%
Round up to the next available battery size.
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Technical Specifications
POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION
MAINS SUPPLYVOLTAGE
INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
TOTAL OUTPUT CURRENT
SUPPLY AND BATTERY CHARGER MONITORED?
BATTERIES MONITORED
BATTERIES MAX. INTERNAL RESISTANCE
MAX BATTERY SIZE
MAINS FUSE
BATTERY FUSE
MAX CURRENT DRAW FROM BATTERY (MAINS FAIL)
NUMBER OF CIRCUITS
MAX CABLE RESISTANCE
MAX CABLE CAPACITANCE
ZONE CURRENT QUIESCENT
ZONE CURRENT ALARM
END OF LINE MONITORING
BS5839 DETECTOR REMOVAL COMPLIANT
MAX. NUMBER OF SMOKE/HEAT DETECTORS PER ZONE
CALL POINT RESISTORVALUE
NUMBER OF CIRCUITS
END OF LINE RESISTORVALUE
MONITORING
ALARMVOLTAGE
SOUNDER CIRCUIT FUSE
MAX. CURRENT AVAILABLE
AUX POWER OUTPUT
FIRE RELAY
FAULT RELAY
CLASS CHANGE / EVACUATION
REMOTE RESET
REMOTE SILENCE
SIZE
WEIGHTWITHOUT BATTERIES
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE
MAX RELATIVE HUMIDITY
230V +10%/ -15%
Min. 21 V DC - Max. 30V DC
(28.5V DC nominal) Max. Ripple 1 V peak-peak
1,7 A @ 230V AC
YES
YES
1 Ohm
2 x 12V 7AHVRLA - Sealed Lead Acid Batteries
Min. Voltage 21,0 V DC (Vb min) - Max.Voltage 27,2V DC
4 A - 250V Slow Blow - 20 mm
1.6 Amp Resettable - Electronic Fuse
1.5 Amp Max. @ Max. OperatingTemperature
2,4 or 8
40 Ohms
0,470 uF
Max 5 mA
60 mA max
Active EOL - CAPACITOR
YES provided diodes are fitted to detector base
32 - according to EN 54-2
470 to 680 Ohms
2
10 K Ohms
Open and short circuit
27.5V DC
1.1 Amp resettable (Electronic Fuse)
910 mA @ 27,5 V DC Nominal
27.5V DC Nominal - Max. Current Drawn 210 mA
Active in Fire condition, load 30V DC/1A resistive
Active in Fault condition, load 30 V DC/1A resistive
Non-Latching -Voltage free contact
Non-Latching -Voltage free contact
Non-Latching -Voltage free contact
278 (W) x 430 (L) x 106 (H) mm
1,6 Kgs
-5 to +40ºC
85% non condensing
DETECTION CIRCUIT SPECIFICATION
SOUNDER CIRCUIT SPECIFICATION
AUXILIARY OUTPUTS
AUXILIARY INPUTS
DIMENSIONS & OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
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