Haes Excel-EN Guide

Installation, Commissioning &
Operating Manual
EN54 APPROVED 2 - 12 ZONE CONVENTIONAL CONTROL
PANEL
Approved Document UI-XLEN-01 Issue 7.0
810a/04
Software Version 4.0 & Above

IMPORTANT NOTE
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING THE EQUIPMENT AND
OBSERVE ALL ADVICE GIVEN IN IT
THIS PARTICULARLY APPLIES TO THE PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO AVOID
E.S.D
The panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
The panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and used in accordance with this manual.
and used in accordance with this manual.
Hazardous voltages are present inside the panel—DO NOT open it unless you are qualified and authorised
Hazardous voltages are present inside the panel—DO NOT open it unless you are qualified and authorised
to do so. There is no need to open the panel’s enclosure except to carry out commissioning, maintenance
to do so. There is no need to open the panel’s enclosure except to carry out commissioning, maintenance
and remedial work. This work must only be carried out by competent service personnel who are fully
and remedial work. This work must only be carried out by competent service personnel who are fully
conversant with the contents of the panel’s installation manual and have the necessary skills for maintaining
conversant with the contents of the panel’s installation manual and have the necessary skills for maintaining
this equipment.
this equipment.
This fire alarm system requires periodic checks as specified in BS 5839 Part 1 It is the responsibility of the
This fire alarm system requires periodic checks as specified in BS 5839 Part 1 It is the responsibility of the
system user to ensure it is regularly serviced and maintained in good working order.
system user to ensure it is regularly serviced and maintained in good working order.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this fire alarm panel for any
No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this fire alarm panel for any
misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as a whole. The
misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the system as a whole. The
manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to make changes to
manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to make changes to
product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice. E & O E.
product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice. E & O E.
!IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
0832
Haes Systems Ltd, Columbia House, Packet Boat Lane, Cowley Peachey, Uxbridge, UB8 2JP
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Model Number CPD Number
Excel-EN 2-12 zone conventional panel XLEN-2/4/6/8/12 0832-CPD-2177
European Standard EN54-2 : 1997 + A1 : 2006
Control and indicating equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings.
Provided Options (with requirements):
Output to fire alarm devices, dependency types ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’, delays to outputs, test condition
European Standard EN54-4 : 1997 + A1 : 2002 + A2 : 2006
Power supply equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings.
ATTENTION

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CONTENTS
Page
ABOUT THIS PANEL 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2
CABINET DETAILS 3
CIRCUIT BOARDS 4
MAIN PCB TERMINALS 6
ZONE CARD TERMINALS 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 8
POWER SUPPLY MODULE 9
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 10
SYSTEM DESIGN & PLANNING 10
GENERAL CONVENTIONAL WIRIING SCHEMATIC 12
GENERAL TWIN WIRE WIRIING SCHEMATIC 13
INSTALLATION 14
SAFETY 14
ESD PRECAUTIONS 15
GENERAL 15
MOUNTING THE CABINET 15
MAINS CONNECTIONS 16
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES 17
SETUP & PROGRAMMING 18
NETWORK PANELS SETUP 18
TWIN WIRE MODE 20
ZONE INTERFACE FUNCTION 21
LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING MODE 22
LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING OPTIONS INDEX 23
OPERATING 54
PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATIONS 54
DISABLE MODE 56
TEST MODE 57
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 58
FUNCTIONALITY DURING A SYSTEM FAULT 59
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 60
DUTIES OF THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON 60
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & TESTING 60
SCHEDULE OF TESTING LOG BOOK 62
FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEER VISIT LOG BOOK 66
USER INSTRUCTIONS 69

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quality, reliability, ease of use and feature rich are attributes that are consistent across the entire range of
Quality, reliability, ease of use and feature rich are attributes that are consistent across the entire range of
Haes fire alarm control panels. The Haes Excel-EN encompasses all of these attributes to provide the fire
Haes fire alarm control panels. The Haes Excel-EN encompasses all of these attributes to provide the fire
alarm engineer’s panel of choice.
alarm engineer’s panel of choice.
The Excel-EN panel is available from 2 to 12 Conventional and/or Twin Wire (sav-wire) zones.
The Excel-EN panel is available from 2 to 12 Conventional and/or Twin Wire (sav-wire) zones.
For the fire alarm engineer, the Excel-EN has been designed to minimise labour costs by providing ample
For the fire alarm engineer, the Excel-EN has been designed to minimise labour costs by providing ample
room for tasks such as wiring and changing batteries. Activation is via key switch or access code, which
room for tasks such as wiring and changing batteries. Activation is via key switch or access code, which
means you should always be able to work on the panel and the one man walk tests will help reduce the
means you should always be able to work on the panel and the one man walk tests will help reduce the
cost of maintaining the fire alarm system.
cost of maintaining the fire alarm system.
Simplicity is one of the most important aspects when considering the end user of a fire alarm panel. The
Simplicity is one of the most important aspects when considering the end user of a fire alarm panel. The
colour coded buttons and the 3 step silence functionality gives non-technical people the confidence to
colour coded buttons and the 3 step silence functionality gives non-technical people the confidence to
correctly manage their fire alarm system.
correctly manage their fire alarm system.
All inputs and outputs are fully programmable and there are options to have delays to the outputs. The
All inputs and outputs are fully programmable and there are options to have delays to the outputs. The
programming features of the Excel-EN also include 3 different modes to help reduce false alarms. Local
programming features of the Excel-EN also include 3 different modes to help reduce false alarms. Local
fire authorities are demanding this type of functionality to reduce unwanted callouts from alarm receiving
fire authorities are demanding this type of functionality to reduce unwanted callouts from alarm receiving
centres
centres
As standard, all Excel-EN panels provide two monitored sounder circuits, Fire & Fault VFCO relays, Fire &
As standard, all Excel-EN panels provide two monitored sounder circuits, Fire & Fault VFCO relays, Fire &
Fault switched negative outputs, class change and an alert input.
Fault switched negative outputs, class change and an alert input.
A fully functional repeater panel is available via a plug in comms PCB.
A fully functional repeater panel is available via a plug in comms PCB.
Excel-EN panels support a large range of conventional detectors including, Apollo, Hochiki & Nittan.
Excel-EN panels support a large range of conventional detectors including, Apollo, Hochiki & Nittan.
The panels are supplied with a 3.0 amp internal power supply module. This module complies with the
The panels are supplied with a 3.0 amp internal power supply module. This module complies with the
requirements of EN54-4 : 1988 and provides temperature compensated battery management charging.
requirements of EN54-4 : 1988 and provides temperature compensated battery management charging.
Excel-EN panels are approved to European standards EN54-2 & 4, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems –
Excel-EN panels are approved to European standards EN54-2 & 4, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems –
Control & Indicating Equipment.
Control & Indicating Equipment.
Quiesecent and alarm current details for standby battery calculations
Base Models Standby Current Alarm Current
XLEN-2 75mA 116mA
XLEN-4 90mA 133mA
Add per Twin Wire circuit N/A 9mA
TPCA04-S 4 zone ext card std 43mA 47mA
TPCA04-H 4 zone ext card, high spec 49mA 87mA
TPCA05 comms card 5.2mA N/A

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ABOUT THIS PANEL
CABINET
60mm 85mm
310mm
455mm
300mm
450mm
Fire Detection System

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CIRCUIT BOARDS
Excel-EN panels comprise of two main circuit boards plus optional ancillary boards
PSU
@+ + -- +-
+-
+- +- +-+- +-
28V 0V C NC NO C NC NO FIRE FAULT FR FLT CC PUL
-OP -OP -IP -IP SNDR1 SNDR2 ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
BATTERY
1 2 34567
ON
1234
ENTER
RESOUND SILENCE RESET
TPCA01-X2/X4 - Master PCB
TPCA03 - LED Display & Controls PCB

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ANCILLARY CIRCUIT BOARDS
+- +-+- +-
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D
1 2 34
ON
D
C
B
A
TWIN
COMS A COMS B 28
V+ SW -ve OUTPUTS
+-+-
12345 6
1 2 34
ON
ADDRESS
+- +-+- +-
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D
1 2 34
ON
D
C
B
A
TWIN
+--- +-
OPA OPB AUX SNDR A SNDR B
CNO
TPCA04-S - Std spec 4 zone extension card
TPCA05 - Comms PCB
TPCA04-H - High spec 4 zone extension card
• 4 x conventional or Twin Wire
zone circuits.
• Piggy backs on Main PCB for
connection to network & repeater
panels
• 6 programmable switch -ve outputs
• 4 x conventional or Twin Wire
zone circuits.
• 2 x switched -ve outputs
• 1 x Aux relay output
• 2 x monitored sounder circuits

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MAIN PCB TERMINALS
28v output fused @ 500mA
28v input for power supply
Temperature compensation voltage control link
Commmon re VFCO relay unfused. Max 3A @ 30vdc
Commmon fault VFCO relay maintained (fail safe)unfused. Max 3A @ 30vdc
Programmable O/P Programmable O/P
Alert (pulses sounders)
Precint/class change (activates sounders)
Switched -ve inputs
Switched -ve outputs
Max load 40mA
To 0 volts
Relay Coil
Conventional monitored sounder circuits, fused @ 500mA Conventional/Twin Wire re zone circuits, fused @ 500mA
PSU
@+ + -- +-
+-
+- +- +-+- +-
28V 0V C NC NO C NC NO FIRE FAULT FR FLT CC PUL
-OP -OP -IP -IP SNDR1 SNDR2 ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
BATTERY
1 2 34567
ON

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ZONE CARD TERMINALS
+-
+--- +-
+-+- +-
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D
1234
ON
D
C
B
A
TWIN
OPA OPB AUX SNDR A SNDR B
CNO
Conventional/Twin Wire re zone circuits, fused @ 500mA
Relay Coil
Relay Coil
Programmable O/P Programmable O/P
Programmable relay O/P unfused.
Max 3A @ 30vdc
28v
28v
Switched -ve outputs
Max load 40mA
Conventional monitored
sounder circuits, fused @ 500mA
Drawing shows the high spec version of the
zone extension PCB (TPCA04-H).
The std version does not contain the additional
outputs or sounder circuits shown at the
bottom.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Electrical Specification Inputs & Outputs - TPCA01-X2/X4 Main PCB
Terminal capacity 0.5mm2to 2.5mm2solid or stranded wire.
PSU @ output Power supply voltage control line. For temperature compensation control.
PSU Input + - 28vdc supply input. Diode protected for
reversal and independent short circuit.
Max current 3 amps.
Max input current 3 amps. Input voltage
22vdc to 32vdc.
28v+, 0v- power output 28vdc supply output for fire alarm
accessory relays etc. Max continuous
use = 400mA.
Fused @ 500mA. Fuse = 500mA
resettable fuse.
Common fire relay Fire relay contact. Clean C/O.
Max 3A @ 30vdc.
Unfused
Common fault relay Maintained fault relay contact. Clean C/O
Max 3A @ 30vdc.
Unfused
Outputs; FR, FLT Switched -ve voltage outputs for relay
control.
Overload voltage protected to 52vdc.
Current limited 680R. Max load = 40mA
Inputs; CC, PUL Switched -ve inputs, connect to 0v to
trigger. Max input voltage = 28vdc. Non
latching, max resistance 100R.
Protected via 10K Ohm impedance, 3v6
zener diode.
SNDR 1 - 2 28vdc polarity reversal monitored
sounder outputs to fire alarm devices.
4K7 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor.
Monitoring current limit 28mA, fused @
500mA. Typical max load 22 devices @
18mA each per circuit. Ensure 2.4A is not
exceeded.
Zone 1 - 4 Fire alarm zone circuits. Conventionally
wired detection circuit or Twin Wire
combined detection / sounder circuit.
4K7 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor.
Monitoring current limit 50mA, fused
@ 500mA. Typical max load 22 alarm
devices @ 18mA each per circuit. Ensure
2.4A is not exceeded.
Electrical Specification Inputs & Outputs - TPCA04-S/H zone cards
Terminal capacity 0.5mm2to 2.5mm2solid or stranded wire.
Zone A - D Fire alarm zone circuits. Conventionally
wired detection circuit or Twin Wire
combined detection / sounder circuit.
4K7 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor.
Monitoring current limit 50mA, fused
@ 500mA. Typical max load 22 alarm
devices @ 18mA each per circuit. Ensure
2.4A is not exceeded.
Programmable outputs OP A & OP B Switched -ve voltage outputs for relay
control.
Overload voltage protected to 52vdc.
Current limited 680R. Max load = 40mA
Programmable relay ouput Fire relay contact. Clean C/O, C & N/O
Max 3A @ 30vdc.
Unfused
SNDR A - B 28vdc polarity reversal monitored
sounder outputs to fire alarm devices.
4K7 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor.
Monitoring current limit 28mA, fused @
500mA. Typical max load 22 devices @
18mA each per circuit. Ensure 2.4A is not
exceeded.
Electrical Specification Inputs & Outputs - TPCA05 comms PCB
Comms A - B RS485 Repeater Comms, fused @ 20mA
28v Supply output Fused @ 500mA
Programmable outputs 1 - 6 Switched -ve outputs Overload voltage protected to 52vdc
Current limited 680R
Max load = 40mA

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General Specification
Enclosure Steel IP30. Epoxy powder coated Interpon Radon, silver grey
Cabling Fire resistant screened cable, minimum size 1mm2. Max cable length
1Km (20 Ohm). FireBurn, FP200 or equivalent (max capacitance 1uF,
max inductance 1 millihenry).
Temperature range -5 deg C to +40 deg C max RH 95%
Number of conventional/Twin Wire detection circuits 2 - 12
Conventional/Twin Wire detector compatibility Apollo: S65, Orbis. / Hochiki CDX. / Nittan EV
POWER SUPPLY MODULE
Power Supply Specification
Mains supply 230vac +10% / -15% 50Hz max current
1.2A
Mains supply fuse 4 Amp (F4A 250V) Not accessible for servicing. Internal to
switch mode power unit
Internal power supply rating 3.0 Amps total including battery charging Maximum load shared between outputs
= 2.4A
Power supply output voltage 21.27 - 29.68vdc Tolerance +/- 0.1%
Maximum continuous load for battery
standby (ImaxA)
ImaxA = 610mA ImaxB not specified
Minimum current drawn by panel
(example)
4 Zone
I min = 90mA
12 Zone
I min = 188mA
Maximum ripple 120 mV p-p Supply and charger fault monitored
Min/max battery size and type 2 x 7.0Ah 12volt VRLA
Use Yuasa NP range batteries
Other equivalent batteries may be
used but have not been tested for the
purposes of EN54 approval.
Battery charging voltage 27.3 vdc nominal at 20 deg C Temperature compensated
Battery charging output current 3.0A PSU 1.34A
Current limited 4.7 Ohms
Battery high impedance fault (Batt Hi Z) Resistance > 1 Ohm 1 hour reporting time
Max current drawn from batteries 3.15 Amps with main power source
disconnected. Battery fuse 3.15A LBC
20mm.
V+
V-
E
N
L
24v +ve output O/P Voltage adjust (default setting 27v4 at 20oC)
24v -ve output Earth Neutral Live
Mains input
Temperature compensation input from @ terminal on main PCB

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
SYSTEM DESIGN & PLANNING - A few handy tips
What is a detection zone?
In order to direct those responding to a fire alarm signal, particularly the fire service, to the area of a fire, all
buildings, other than very small buildings, need to be divided into detection zones. Detection zones need
to be small enough for a fire to be located quickly.
• If the total floor area of the building is greater than 300m2, each zone should be restricted to a single
storey
• If the total floor area of the building is less than 300m2a zone may cover more than a single storey
• For voids above or below the floor area of a room, these may be included within the same zone of the
room, provided that the void and the room constitute a single fire compartment
• The floor area of a single zone should not exceed 2000m2.
Detectors
• A person searching a zone for a fire in a non- addressable fire system should not have to travel more
than 60m to identify the source of a fire
• The sensing element of a smoke detection device should not be less than 25mm and not more than
600mm below ceiling
• The sensing element of a heat detector should not be less than 25mm and not more than 150mm
below ceiling
• When mounted on a flat ceiling, smoke detection devices have an individual coverage of 7.5m radius.
However these radii must overlap to ensure there are no ‘blind spots’. Therefore individual coverage
can be represented by a square measuring 10.6m x 10.6m giving an actual coverage of 112m2per
device
• When mounted on a flat ceiling, heat detection devices have an individual coverage of 5.3m radius.
However these radii must overlap to ensure there are no ‘blind spots’. Therefore individual coverage
can be represented by a square measuring 7.5m x 7.5m giving an actual coverage of 56.3m2per
device.
Call Points
• A person should not have to travel more than 45m along an escape route to reach a Manual Call Point
(25m if disabled person to operate, or rapid fire development is likely). Manual Call Points should be
sited at all stair wells and exits from the building.
• The frangible element of the manual call point should be positioned 1.4m (+/- 200mm) from the floor
level. (Unless a wheelchair user is likely to be the first person to raise the alarm).
Sounders
• Sounder device cabling should be arranged so that in the event of a fault, at least one sounder will
remain operational during a fire condition.
• The minimum sound level should be 65dB(A) or 5dB(A) above a background noise which is louder
than 60dB(A) (if lasting more than 30 seconds) and at a frequency of between 500Hz and 1000Hz.
The maximum sound level should not be greater than 120dB(A) at any normally accessible point. This
may be reduced to 60dB(A) in stairways, enclosures up to 60m2and specific points of limited extent.
• For areas where people are sleeping, sounder devices should produce a minimum 75dB(A) at the
bed-head with all doors shut. In buildings providing sleeping accomodation for a significant number
of people, all bedrooms should have both audible and visual alarms.
This guide is intended as an aid
to designers and installers of fire
detection systems. It is NOT to be
used as a substitute to BS5839 which
should be read in full.

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
CABLE TYPES & LIMITATIONS
CABLING
CABLE LENGTHS
MAINS PROVISION
Beacons
• Visual alarms such as beacons, should always be mounted at a minimum height of 2.1m from floor
level.
General
• Fire Alarm Control Panels should be installed at a location appropriate for staff and fire fighters
• All mains supply isolators must be double pole and suitably marked
• All joints to be fire resisting, junction boxes to be labelled ‘FIRE ALARM’.
• All cables to be fire resisting with a minimum cross-sectional area of 1mm2.
• Cable using trunking as a means of containment must be clipped using fire resistant supports WITHIN
THE TRUNKING.
• Zone charts should be fitted in all appropriate locations (adjacent to control equipment and repeaters).
To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical
To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical
interference in the system wiring, we recommend the use of screened cables throughout the installation.
interference in the system wiring, we recommend the use of screened cables throughout the installation.
Acceptable, commonly available, screened cables, which can be used on both the sounder and detector
Acceptable, commonly available, screened cables, which can be used on both the sounder and detector
circuits include, NoBurn™ FP200™, Firetuff™, Firecel™, MICC (Pyro™) or any other cable complying with
circuits include, NoBurn™ FP200™, Firetuff™, Firecel™, MICC (Pyro™) or any other cable complying with
BS 6387 categories C, W, Z.. Refer to BS 5839 pt1 clause 26 for detailed information on cables wiring
BS 6387 categories C, W, Z.. Refer to BS 5839 pt1 clause 26 for detailed information on cables wiring
and interconnections.
and interconnections.
Suitable cables should be brought into the cabinet using the knockouts provided via a suitable cable gland
Suitable cables should be brought into the cabinet using the knockouts provided via a suitable cable gland
recommended for use with that cable. The screen or drain wire of circuits should be bonded to earth at
recommended for use with that cable. The screen or drain wire of circuits should be bonded to earth at
one location only, and should be continuous throughout the circuit. Drain wires should be terminated in the
one location only, and should be continuous throughout the circuit. Drain wires should be terminated in the
cabinet using the earthing terminal provided.
cabinet using the earthing terminal provided.
The maximum recommended cable length for a zone or sounder circuit is 1Km. This, however, is highly
dependant on the number and type of devices connected.
If in doubt, cable load and resistance calculations should be undetaken to ensure devices are working
within specified limits.
The mains supply to the fire alarm panel should be hard wired, using suitable three core cable (no less
The mains supply to the fire alarm panel should be hard wired, using suitable three core cable (no less
than 1.0 mm² and no more than 2.5mm²) or a suitable three conductor system that meets the appropriate
than 1.0 mm² and no more than 2.5mm²) or a suitable three conductor system that meets the appropriate
national wiring regulations. The panel should be fed from an isolating switched fused spur, supplied directly
national wiring regulations. The panel should be fed from an isolating switched fused spur, supplied directly
from the Main Distribution Board, fused at 3A. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be
from the Main Distribution Board, fused at 3A. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be
marked ‘FIRE ALARM’.
marked ‘FIRE ALARM’.
The mains supply must be exclusive to the fire panel.
The mains supply must be exclusive to the fire panel.
As an alternative to a switched fused spur, an appropriately fused double pole isolating device may be
As an alternative to a switched fused spur, an appropriately fused double pole isolating device may be
used providing it meets the appropriate national wiring regulations.
used providing it meets the appropriate national wiring regulations.
All system wiring should be installed to meet BS5839 Pt 1 : 2002 and BS7671
(Wiring Regulations). Other national standards of installation should be used where
applicable.

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GENERAL CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
REMOTE INDICATOR
RIL58
+
_
Typical Conventional
Detection Circuit Wiring
Typical Conventional Sounder
Circuit Wiring
4K7 OHM
END OF LINE
RESISTOR
4K7 OHM
END OF LINE
RESISTOR
-
+
ZONE 1
-
+
SNDR1
-
R
L1
L1
L2
IN OUT
-
R
L1
L1
L2
IN OUT
-
R
L1
L1
L2
IN OUT
APOLLO S65 BASE
45681-201
APOLLO S65 BASE
45681-201
APOLLO S65 BASE
45681-201
MANUAL CALL POINT
MCP1A-R-470
1234
__++
470
MOTORISED BELL
POLARISED
MOTORISED BELL
POLARISED
ELECTRONIC SOUNDER
POLARISED
ELECTRONIC SOUNDER
POLARISED
+VE
+VE
+VE
+VE
-VE
-VE
-VE
-VE

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL TWIN WIRE SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
-VE
E
R+
R+
R-
R-
REMOTEINDICATOR
RIL58
+
_
Typical Twin Wire
Circuit Wiring
4K7 OHM
END OF LINE
RESISTOR
Note:
On a Twin Wire circuit
the sounders are connected in reverse polarity
to the detectors and call points
Note:
Each zone circuit configuration
is set to ‘Conventional’ by default.
‘Twin Wire’ mode must be set zonally
using DIL switches 1-4 on the Main PCB.
Or switches A, B, C & D on the zone
extension PCBs.
-
+
ZONE 1
APOLLO TWIN WIRE BASE
45681-206
APOLLO TWIN WIRE BASE
45681-206
TWIN WIRE CALL POINT
MCP1B-R-TW
TWIN WIRE CALL POINT
MCP1B-R-TW
1234
__++
470
1234
__++
470
-VE +VE
MOTORISED BELL
POLARISED
ELECTRONIC SOUNDER
POLARISED
+VE
+VE -VE
-VE +VE
1 2 34567
ON
1 2 34
ON
D
C
B
A
TWIN

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INSTALLATION
SAFETY
Suppliers of articles for use at work are required under section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Suppliers of articles for use at work are required under section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
to ensure as reasonably as is practical that the article will be safe and without risk to health when properly
to ensure as reasonably as is practical that the article will be safe and without risk to health when properly
used. An article is not regarded as properly used if it is used “without regard to any relevant information or
used. An article is not regarded as properly used if it is used “without regard to any relevant information or
advice” relating to its use made available by the supplier.
advice” relating to its use made available by the supplier.
It is assumed that the system, of which this control panel is a part, has been designed by a competent fire
It is assumed that the system, of which this control panel is a part, has been designed by a competent fire
alarm system designer in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1 and with regard to BS EN 54 parts 2 and 4 in
alarm system designer in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1 and with regard to BS EN 54 parts 2 and 4 in
the case of control equipment and power supplies. Design drawings should be provided to clearly show
the case of control equipment and power supplies. Design drawings should be provided to clearly show
the position of any field devices and ancillary equipment.
the position of any field devices and ancillary equipment.
This product should be installed, commissioned and maintained by, or under the supervision of, competent
This product should be installed, commissioned and maintained by, or under the supervision of, competent
persons according to good engineering practice and,
persons according to good engineering practice and,
(i) BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations for electrical installations)
(i) BS 7671 (IEE wiring regulations for electrical installations)
(ii) Codes of Practice
(ii) Codes of Practice
(iii) Statutory requirements
(iii) Statutory requirements
(iv) Any instructions specifically advised by the manufacturer
(iv) Any instructions specifically advised by the manufacturer
According to the provisions of the Act you are therefore requested to take such steps as are necessary to
According to the provisions of the Act you are therefore requested to take such steps as are necessary to
ensure that any appropriate information about this product is made available by you to anyone concerned
ensure that any appropriate information about this product is made available by you to anyone concerned
with its use.
with its use.
This equipment is designed to be operated from 230V AC 50/60 Hz mains supplies and is of Class I
This equipment is designed to be operated from 230V AC 50/60 Hz mains supplies and is of Class I
construction. As such it must be connected to a protective earthing conductor in the fixed wiring of the
construction. As such it must be connected to a protective earthing conductor in the fixed wiring of the
installation. Failure to ensure that all conductive accessible parts of this equipment are adequately bonded
installation. Failure to ensure that all conductive accessible parts of this equipment are adequately bonded
to the protective earth will render the equipment unsafe.
to the protective earth will render the equipment unsafe.
This equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled and technically
competent person.
THIS IS A PIECE OF CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE EARTHED
!
These panels are designed to comply with the requirements of EN 54 part 2.
These panels are designed to comply with the requirements of EN 54 part 2.
Installation of the panel should only be carried out by qualified personnel. The electronic components
Installation of the panel should only be carried out by qualified personnel. The electronic components
within the panel can be damaged by static charge. Suitable precautions must be taken when handling
within the panel can be damaged by static charge. Suitable precautions must be taken when handling
circuit boards. Never insert or remove boards or components, or connect cables, with the mains power
circuit boards. Never insert or remove boards or components, or connect cables, with the mains power
on or batteries connected.
on or batteries connected.
Equipment Guarantee
This equipment is not guaranteed unless the complete system is installed and commissioned in accordance with the laid
down national standards by an approved and competent person or organisation.
This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all applicable EU Council
Directives

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ESD PRECAUTION
GENERAL
MOUNTING THE CABINET
Electronic components are vulnerable to damage by Electrostatic Discharges (ESD). An ESD wrist strap,
Electronic components are vulnerable to damage by Electrostatic Discharges (ESD). An ESD wrist strap,
suitably grounded, should be worn at all times when handling pcbs. These wrist straps are designed to
suitably grounded, should be worn at all times when handling pcbs. These wrist straps are designed to
prevent the build up of static charges, not only within a persons body, but on many other materials.
prevent the build up of static charges, not only within a persons body, but on many other materials.
ESD damage is not always evident immediately, faults can manifest themselves at anytime in the future.
ESD damage is not always evident immediately, faults can manifest themselves at anytime in the future.
All pcbs should be stored in static shielded bags (silvered) for safe keeping, when not mounted in the
All pcbs should be stored in static shielded bags (silvered) for safe keeping, when not mounted in the
control panel.
control panel.
Care should be taken with regards to avoiding the close proximity of high voltage cables or areas likely
Care should be taken with regards to avoiding the close proximity of high voltage cables or areas likely
to induce electrical interference. Earth links should be maintained on all system cables and grounded in
to induce electrical interference. Earth links should be maintained on all system cables and grounded in
the control panel.
the control panel. The detection and sounder circuit cabling is classed as extra low voltage and must be
segregated away from mains voltage.
• Any junction boxes used should be clearly labelled FIRE ALARM.
• Any ancillary devices, e.g. door retaining magnets, must be powered from a separate power source.
• Any coils or solenoids used in the system must be suppressed, to avoid damage to the control
equipment.
The site chosen for the location of the panel should be clean, dry and not subject to shock or vibration.
The site chosen for the location of the panel should be clean, dry and not subject to shock or vibration.
Damp, salt air or environments where water ingress or extremes of temperature may affect the panel must
Damp, salt air or environments where water ingress or extremes of temperature may affect the panel must
be avoided. The temperature should be in the range -5° to +40°C, and the relative humidity should not
be avoided. The temperature should be in the range -5° to +40°C, and the relative humidity should not
exceed 95%.
exceed 95%.
Before mounting the cabinet remove the main PCB.
Remove the power supply module connecting wires from the main PCB, taking care to note where to re-
connect them. The main PCB can then be carefully pulled off it’s mounting clips.
Secure the cabinet to the wall using the four indented holes in the back box. Ensure the box is mounted
level and in a convenient location where it may be easily operated and serviced.
External cables should be glanded via preformed knockouts at the top and rear of the cabinet. Remove
any knockouts and ensure the cabinet is clear of swarf etc prior to refitting the PCB. Always ensure that if
a knockout is removed, the hole is filled with a good quality cable gland. Any unused knockouts must be
securely blanked off.
Knockouts should be removed with a sharp tap at the
rim of the knockout using a flat 6mm broad bladed
screwdriver.
Use of excessive force will damage the enclosure
around the knockout.

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Typical panel layout
Drawing shows typical internal layout of a 12 zone panel with two 7.0Ah, 12v batteries fitted
MAINS CONNECTIONS
Do not connect the mains supply to the panel
until you are fully conversant with the layout
and features of the equipment.
A rating plate is attached to the power supply
module describing the nature of the supply
permitted.
The incoming mains supply should be brought
into the panel via one of the knockouts
provided.
A suitable cable gland must be used to secure
the outer sheath of the cable used. The earth
must first be connected to the primary earth
stud (peg) marked with a symbol, using
the ring crimp provided.
Sufficient earth lead should be left to allow Live and Neutral connections to be accidentally pulled from the
terminal block while leaving the earth connection intact.
V+
V-
E
N
L
PSU
@+ + -- +-
+-
+- +- +-+- +-
28V 0V C NC NO C NC NO FIRE FAULT FR FLT CC PUL
-OP -OP -IP -IP SNDR1 SNDR2 ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
BATTERY
123
ON
Low voltage detection and sounder circuit wiringIncoming mains wiring
12V 7.0Ah VRLA BATTERY
12V 7.0Ah VRLA BATTERY
+- +-+- +-
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D
1 2 34
ON
D
C
B
A
TWIN
+- +-+- +-
ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D
1 2 34
ON
D
C
B
A
TWIN
+--- +-
OPA OPB AUX SNDR A SNDR B
CNO

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CONNECTING THE BATTERIES
BATTERY CHARGING VOLTAGE CHECKS
Batteries of even very small capacity are capable of delivering very high currents which can cause fire or
injury, therefore battery connections should be done with caution.
The panel is supplied with battery leads already connected to the battery terminals on the main PCB.
These leads are coloured red for +ve and black for -ve.
2 x 12v batteries should be connected in series
using the white jumper lead provided. See
diagram.
To optimise the service life of the batteries,
the battery charger output voltage varies with
temperature.
N.B.
In the event of mains failure, the battery charger
circuit will protect the batteries from full discharge
by disconnecting them when they reach below
19v. When the mains supply is restored the
batteries will be automatically reconnected.
+ve-ve
12v SLA Battery 12v SLA Battery
+-
BATTERY
1 2 3
ON
NOTE:
If the mains is connected before the batteries, the panel will show a Power Supply fault for up to 1 minute
until the monitoring cylce has finished polling. This is normal. If the fault doesn’t clear after 1 minute, check
connections.
The battery charging voltage is factory calibrated to 27.3vdc +/- 0.2v @ 20oC. This should not normally
require adjustment. Where battery problems are experienced, the following information should be
considered.
a) If a battery is disconnected from the charger, no voltage will appear on the output leads or terminals,
due to intelligent battery controls.
b) Check the power supply voltage at the 28v & 0v supply output terminals. With the batteries
disconnected the voltage should be 27.6vdc +/- 0.2v @ between 11oC - 40oC.
c) To test the batteries, turn off the mains and see if the system will run on the batteries. Check the
battery voltage, should be 26.8v for a good battery or 22v for a flat battery.
d) The power supply voltage can be adjusted using the potentiometer on the power supply module (see
page 9), checking at the 28v & 0v output terminals with a calibrated volt meter. Batteries should be
disconnected and the Access Level 3 DIL switch should be set to ‘ON’ (see page 20), which will over
ride the temperature compensation controls. Carefully adjust the voltage to 27.6vdc +/- 0.2v. When
completed, switch off Access Level 3 DIL switch and re-connect the batteries.
e) When the panel is re-charging a low battery, it should be possible to see the voltage across the
batteries increase gradually. If this is not occurring, the batteries or the panel may be faulty.

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SETUP & PROGRAMMING
NETWORK PANELS SETUP
The system can support up to 8 networked control panels, 1 x Master and up to 7 x Slaves.
Comms PCB
To run a network, a Comms PCB (TPCA05) must be fitted to each control panel. Any Excel-EN or Excel-32
panel from 2 to 32 zones with software version 4.0 and above may be used.
The Comms PCB fits into the control panel on top of the main circuit board where the ribbon cable from
the display board comms is normally plugged.
To fit the Comms PCB, power down the panel, un-plug the display board ribbon cable from the main circuit
board and plug the Comms PCB into the socket instead.
A socket is provided on the top of the Comms PCB to re-connect the display board ribbon cable.
Each panel to be included in the network is defined by setting a switch on the main PCB. In the case of
the Excel-EN this is switch 7 on the 7 way DIL switch. OFF = Stand Alone mode, ON = Network/Repeater
mode.
With this switch in the ON position the panel will automatically recognise & operate the Comms PCB
(TPCA05).
PSU
@+ + -- +-
+-
+- +- +-+- +-
28V 0V C NC NO C NC NO FIRE FAULT FR FLT CC PUL
-OP -OP -IP -IP SNDR1 SNDR2 ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
BATTERY
PSU
@+ + -- +-
+-
+- +- +-+- +-
28V 0V C NC NO C NC NO FIRE FAULT FR FLT CC PUL
-OP -OP -IP -IP SNDR1 SNDR2 ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4
BATTERY
COMS A COMS B 28
V+ SW -ve OUTPUTS
+-+-
12345 6
1 2 34
ON
ADDRESS
Disconnect display board ribbon cable
7 way DIL switch
Plug Comms PCB into the socket and
re-connect dispay board ribbon cable to
socket on top of Comms PCB
1234567
ON
1 2 34567
ON
ON = Network/
Repeater mode
1 2 34567
ON