Halma Ampac FireFinder Guide

i
FireFinderTM
Fire Alarm Control Panel
(NZS 4512-2003)
Installation, Commissioning & Operation
MAN 2335-6
Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives.

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Responding to an Alarm
1. Indicators -Alarm Indicator Flashing.
-Location of Alarm on LCD Display.
-First Alarm Displayed.
2. Isolate External Bell Isolate Warning System
3. Acknowledge Alarm
4. Isolate Alarm
ACKNOWLEDGE to confirm
ISOLATE”
5. If multiple alarms exist repeat 3 and 4 for second alarm and so on.
6. To Reset Panel
ACKNOWLEDGE to confirm
RESET
EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE

Press
WARNING SYS
ISOLATE

Press
ACKNOWLEDGE

Press
ISOLATE

Press
ACKNOWLEDGE

Press
RESET

Press
Press
ACKNOWLEDGE

Press

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Contents Page No
1 Non Disclosure Agreement ................................................................................................................... 1
2 About This Manual .................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Scope.............................................................................................................................. 2
2.3 References...................................................................................................................... 2
3 System Overview..................................................................................................................................... 3
4 FireFinderTM Description........................................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Ancillary Services .......................................................................................................... 6
5 Placing The System Into Operation ..................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Unpacking....................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Anti-Static Precautions.................................................................................................. 7
5.3 Working On The System................................................................................................ 7
5.4 The Cabinet .................................................................................................................... 7
5.5 Mounting The Cabinet.................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Operational Parameters................................................................................................. 8
5.7 Cabling Recommendations............................................................................................ 8
5.8 RS 232 Modem / Debug Interfacing............................................................................... 9
5.9 AC Mains Installation..................................................................................................... 9
5.10 Connecting the Power.................................................................................................... 9
5.11 Main Board BRD85MBA...............................................................................................11
5.12 Front Panel Board 302 -690...........................................................................................12
5.13 Main CPU.......................................................................................................................13
5.14 Slave CPU......................................................................................................................14
5.15 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board........................................................................................15
5.15.1 Brigade Board & Battery Connections..........................................................17
5.15.2 Brigade Board Auxiliary 27 Volt Power.........................................................17
5.15.3 Connecting a Bell or Sounder to the Brigade Board ....................................17
5.15.4 Connecting the Alert / Evacuation Amplifier.................................................18
5.15.5 Brigade Board Relay Output Connections....................................................20
5.15.6 Signal Generating Device...............................................................................20

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6 Compatible FireFinder
TM
Modules ..................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Conventional Zone Board.............................................................................................22
6.2 Apollo Loop Termination Board...................................................................................23
6.3 16/16 Input / Output Board............................................................................................24
6.4 8 Way Relay Board........................................................................................................24
6.5 16 Way Input Board.......................................................................................................25
6.6 Serial Relay Board.........................................................................................................25
6.7 Fire Fan Module BRD25FCB.........................................................................................26
6.8 Fan Termination Board BRD25FTB..............................................................................26
6.9 32 Zone LED Mimic Board ............................................................................................27
6.10 Valve Display Module....................................................................................................28
6.11 Pump Display Module...................................................................................................29
6.12 Sounder / Bell Controller Board ...................................................................................30
6.13 Printer............................................................................................................................31
6.13.1 Indicators and Buttons...................................................................................31
6.13.2 Maintenance....................................................................................................32
6.13.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering..............................................................33
6.13.4 Printer 5 Volt Power Supply ( 302-713 ).........................................................33
7 Agent Release Control.......................................................................................................................... 34
7.1 Operation.......................................................................................................................34
7.2 Agent Release Module BRD25ARB -A..........................................................................36
7.3 Local Control Station ( LCS ) BRD25ARB -B................................................................37
7.4 Panel Indicators ............................................................................................................37
7.5 Agent Termination Board BRD25ATB..........................................................................39
7.6 Interface Wiring.............................................................................................................40
7.7 Warning Signs...............................................................................................................42
8 Expanding the System & Networking ............................................................................................... 44
8.1 Expansion Controller....................................................................................................44
8.2 Networking ....................................................................................................................44
8.3 Expansion Board...........................................................................................................47
8.4 Controller Interface Card ..............................................................................................48
8.5 Network Interface Card.................................................................................................48
8.6 LED Mimic Board...........................................................................................................49
8.7 Remote Expansion LED Board.....................................................................................51
8.8 Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Panel.........................................................................53

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9 FireFinderTM Operation ......................................................................................................................... 54
9.1 The Control Panel..........................................................................................................54
9.2 The Default LCD Display...............................................................................................57
9.3 Accessing Functions and Menus.................................................................................57
9.4 Function Menu and Access Levels...............................................................................58
9.5 The Main Menu..............................................................................................................58
9.5.1 Status Menu....................................................................................................58
9.5.2 Testing Menu..................................................................................................61
9.6 Function Menu ( Level 2 / 3 ).........................................................................................62
9.6.1 Setting the Function Date Facility..................................................................62
9.6.2 Setting the Function Time Facility.................................................................62
9.6.3 Setting the Function Daynight Facility ..........................................................62
9.6.4 Function Logs Facility....................................................................................63
9.6.5 The Function Test Facility..............................................................................63
9.6.6 Function Manual I/O Control..........................................................................64
9.6.7 Function Programming ..................................................................................65
9.6.8 Conventional Zone Programming..................................................................65
9.6.9 Device Programming......................................................................................66
9.6.10 Input Programming.........................................................................................67
9.6.11 Output Programming......................................................................................67
9.6.12 Manual Control Point ( MCP ).........................................................................67
9.6.13 Sub Address...................................................................................................67
9.6.14 Watchdog........................................................................................................68
9.6.15 Self Learn........................................................................................................68
9.6.16 Extra Devices Detected..................................................................................68
9.6.17 Mismatch Detected.........................................................................................69
9.6.18 Function Passwords.......................................................................................69
9.6.19 Forgotten Passwords.....................................................................................69
10 Incoming Fire Alarm Signal................................................................................................................. 70
11 Accessing a Loop, Sensor or Zone..................................................................................................... 71
12 List of Compatible Devices .................................................................................................................. 72
13 Certification Information...................................................................................................................... 73
14 Troubleshooting Chart .......................................................................................................................... 74
15 Binary Address Setting......................................................................................................................... 75
16 Glossary of Terms.................................................................................................................................. 76
17 Definitions............................................................................................................................................... 77
18 Quick Reference Guides ...................................................................................................................... 78
19 Battery and Power Supply Capacity Calculation............................................................................ 80

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1 Non Disclosure Agreement
This contract has been entered into by the person or company user of this document (hereafter called the
Trader) and AMPAC Technologies (hereafter called AMPAC) of 97 Walters Drive, Osborne Park Western
Australia 6017. Under terms and conditions as specified hereunder.
Whereas AMPAC and the Trader for their mutual benefit and pursuant to a working relationship which may
be established, anticipate that AMPAC will disclose in the form of this document, information of a secret, or
confidential or proprietary nature (hereinafter collectively referred to as Proprietary Information).
Whereas AMPAC desires to ensure that the confidentiality of any Proprietary Information is maintained in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the mutual covenants contained
herein, the Trader hereby agrees as follows:
1. The Trader shall hold in trust and confidence, and not disclose to any person outside its organisation,
any Proprietary information which is disclosed to the Trader by AMPAC under this Agreement.
Proprietary Information disclosed under this Agreement may be used by the Trader only for the
purpose of carrying out work on or with AMPAC supplied equipment and may not be used for any other
purpose whatsoever.
2. The Trader shall disclose Proprietary Information received by AMPAC under this Agreement to
persons within its organisation only if such persons are legally bound in writing to protect the
confidentiality of such Proprietary Information.
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Information which :
1. Is disclosed in a printed publication available to the public, is described in patent anywhere in the
world, or is otherwise in the public domain at the time of disclosure;
2. Is generally disclosed to third parties by AMPAC without restriction on such third parties;
3. Is shown by the Trader to have been in its possession prior to the receipt thereof from AMPAC;
4. Is approved for release by written authorisation of AMPAC; or
5. Is not designated by AMPAC in writing or by appropriate stamp or legend to be of a secret,
confidential or proprietary nature.
4. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective
successors and assigns.
5. This Agreement, and all rights and obligations hereunder, shall expire on the 10th anniversary of the
date of issue of this document.
These terms are accepted by the Trader on receipt and retention of this document.

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2 About This Manual
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to assist the technician in the installation, commissioning and operation of
the FireFinde rTM FACP.
2.2 Scope
The information within this manual is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in the
installation and operation of the FireFinder
TM FACP.
FireFinder has been designed and manufactured from high quality components to comply with major
world standards. To ensure these standards are not compromised in any way installation staff and
operators should;
1. be qualified and trained for the task they undertake;
2. observe anti-static pre-cautions at all times;
3. be aware that if a problem is encountered or there is any doubt with respect to the operational
parameters of the installation the supplier should be contacted; and
2.3 References
FireFinder
TM Technical Manual
AMPAC Product Data Sheets
New Zealand Standard: NZS4512 2003
Figure 1: A Typical Application
R4
WAR NING SYS
ISOL ATE
EXT ERNAL BE LL
ISOL ATE
PREVIOUS N EXT
ACKNOW LEDGE ISOLATERESET
WAR NIN G
SYS FA ULT
TES T MODE
SYST EM FAULT
EART H FAULT
AIF ACTI VE
AUX ALA RM
PRE- ALARM
SUPP LY FAULT
POW ER ON
ALARM
FAULT
ISOLATED
DE-ISOLATE
FAULT
OUTP UT IS OLATE
AUX ILIAR Y
FAULT / ISO LATE
OUT PUT
DEL AYA CTIVE
LOOP
ZONE
SENSOR
DISPLAY TO
TUV
7
4
JKL
ABC
1
DEF
2
5
MNO
8
WXYZ
0
SPACE
3
GHI
6
PQRS
9
SYMB
ENTER FUNCT ION MENU
CANCEL EN TRY
F in de r
TM
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY
F ir e
E.O.L
3K3
CONVENTIONAL ZONE
USING CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
AND BASES
CONVENTIONAL ZONE
CIRCUIT
ADDRESSABLE
LOOP
ISOLATOR
ION OPTICAL HEAT
ANALOGUE DETECTORS MANUAL CALL
POINT ( MCP )
ISOLATOR
E.O.L
6K2
FIRE
ALARM
PRESS HERE
TO BREAK
EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATION
LOOP
4K7
4K7
FIRE
ALARM
PRESS HERE
TO BREAK
FIRE
ALARM
PRESS HERE
TO BREAK
ST OP
AUT O
RU NST OP
AUT O
RU NST OP
AUT O
RU N
FAN
ST OP
FAN
FAULT
FAN
RU N
FAN
ST OP
FAN
FAULT
FAN
RU N
FAN
ST OP
FAN
FAULT
FAN
RU N
FAN
ST OP
FAN
FAULT
FAN
RU N
AUT O ST O PRU N
HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE
HIGH LEVEL
INTERFACE
ANCILLARY
SERVICES
AS PER INPUT 1
AS PER INPUT 1
20K
EOL
4K7
N/O INPUT
SWITCH
RELAY
O/P 1
IN-1
IN-2
IN-3
C1
NC
NO
C2
NC
NO
C3
NC
NO
RELAY
O/P 2
RELAY
O/P 3
FIREFINDER
FACP
SINGLE INPUT
DEVICE
FLOW SWITCH
E.O.L 20K
LOOP SOUNDER
L1
L2
E.O.L 10K
SOUNDER
SOUNDER
CONTROL
+
-
+24V DC
N/O CN/C
RELAY
OUTPUT
AUX OUTPUTS
INPUT/OUTPUT
UNIT
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
MAXIMUM OF 20
ZONE MONITOR
OUT
IN
SPECIFICATIONS:
MAX LENGTH = 2KM
MAX RESISTANCE = 50ohms
MIN CABLE SIZE = 1.5mm²
MONITORED
INPUT
+
-+24V DC
THREE INPUT / OUTPUT
DEVICE
E.O.L 20K
MENU
PREVIOUS NEXT BUZZER
MUTE
PRE- ALARMISOLATEDE FECTALARMN ORMAL
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SED
CLO SED
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
OPE N
CLO SEDOPE N
OPE N
CLO SEDOPE N

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3 System Overview
The FireFinder
TM is an Intelligent Analogue / Addressable / Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel capable
of supporting:
©Apollo Discovery XP95 Intelligent Detectors as well as a selected range of Hochiki
Conventional Detectors.
©Addressable Initiating Devices: Modules that monitor any conventional normally open
contact such as supervisory switches and flow switches.
©Conventional two wire zone detector circuits
©Multiple input/outputs
©High Level Interfaces
©Graphical Interfaces
©Remote LCD Repeaters
©Remote LCDA Annunciators
©Remote LED Mimics
©Peer to Peer networking
©Master Slave (Main - Sub) networking
©Main panel plus Data Gathering Panels networking
and; is built to comply with the following standards:
©New Zealand Standard: NZS4512 2003
©Australian Standard: AS1603.4 & AS4428.1
©European Standard: EN54
©Malaysian Standard: MS1404
©Singapore Standard: CP10
Configuration Examples
+ -
+-
a b c
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CN2
+ -+ -
+ - AUXILIARY
+ BAT -+ IN -DBA/ M CP
DO O R SW
BELL2BELL1
FAULTVALVEM O N
BATTFAI L
NO C NC
NO C NC
NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC+ - + - NO C NC
+ - + -
ALARM I SO LATE
C
SGD I I
WARN SYSAUXPO W ERO / P
C15
TB10
M1
M2
F6
F2
F4
F5
F1
TB4
D3
TB11
RL2
C4
CN2
CN1
L1
L2
TB6
TB5
CN6
+
C23
TB3
RL1
CN5
D15
C1
C12
TB2
F7 F8
U7
R14
MAIN BOARD (302-674D)
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
302-7350
Sept 1998
API-706
R1
D1
D2
R2
U7
+
C9
+
C10
C5
U1
R3
R4
D3
D4
D21
R22
D6
D5
R6
R5
CN6
D9
D8
D7
R9
R8
R7
U2
C6
R24
D12
D11
D10
R13
R12
R11
R10
C3
CN1 R21
C1
R23
U3
D15
D14
D13
R16
R15
R14 U5
C7
C8
U6
C12
D17
D16
D18
R19
R18
R17 C11
R25
U4
D20
D19
R20 CN2
BAB
BA
TX1
CN2
CN3 CN1
TB2 TB1
CN4
F1
L2+ L1- L2+ L1- L 2+ L1- L2+ L1-
POWER
3A
PDL SWITCH
DANGER
240V
V ADJ V+ V- GND N(AC) L (AC)
MAIN EARTH
TERMINAL
LAMP CABLING
IN SPAGHETTI
POWER
CABLES
DOOR SWITCH GREEN
AND YELLOW WIRES
= 0.6mm HOOKUP WIRE FRONT DOOR
SWITCHES IN SPAGHETTI to cn6
(trial evac pin1, silence alarms pin2
common pin 6)
LAMPS
BATTERY LEADS
10 WAY
RIBBON
20 WAY
RIBBON
LOOP
TERMINATION
BOARD
BRIGADE BOARD
LED MIMIC BOARD
TRIAL
EVACUATION
SILENCE
ALARMS
DOOR SWITCH
EARTH LINK
PANEL DOOR HINGE
POWER SUPPLY
POSITIONING FOR 3 X 16 WAY I/O BOARDS
TO DRIVE LED BOARDS
Figure 2: Internal Layout of the Basic SP8 FACP

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TRIAL
EVACUATION SILENCE
ALARMS
FIRE
DBA
DEFECT
NORMAL
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
YOUARE
HERE
TRIAL EVACUATION
KEY SWITCH SILENCE
ALARMS
BRIGADE
USE ONLY
KEYSWITCH
FACP LCD
VIEWING WINDOW
FIRE
DBA
DEFECT
NORMAL
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4 SITE PLAN
DOOR LOCKS
Figure 3: SP8 Rear Service - Rear View Figure 4:SP8 Rear Service –Front View
FIRE
DBA
DEFECT
NORMAL
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
ZONE 6
ZONE 7
ZONE 8
ZONE 9
ZONE 11
ZONE 12
ZONE 13
ZONE 14
ZONE 15
ZONE 10
ZONE 16
SILEN CE
ALARMS
BRIGA DE
USE ONLY
EVACUATI ON
FIRE
DBA
DEFECT
NORMAL
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
SILENCE
ALARMS
BRIGADE
USE ONLY
KEYSWITCH
EVACUATION
KEYSWITCH KEYED
DOOR
LOCK
Figure 5: SP2 / 4 Front View
4 FireFinderTM Description
The following description does not relate to specific cabinets as the size of each cabinet will vary with the
amount of hardware fitted.
The heart of the FireFinder ™consists of two boards collectively known as the Controller. These boards
are the Main Board (BRD85MBA) and the CPU board (BRD85CPU). Combining these two boards with a
front panel (302-690) forms the basis for a FireFinder ™FACP. A single FireFinder ™Controller without
an expansion board has the capacity to interface to four (4) FireFinder ™Slave CPU’s modules. Each of
these Slave CPU’s can interface to 16 Zone Conventional Termination Boards, Loop Termination Boards
or Input/Output Boards as well as communicate with the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (302-673).
The Main Board (BRD85MBA) has the Slave CPU Board for the first Loop Termination Board and the
provision for mounting of up to three additional FireFinder ™Slave CPU’s. The FireFinder ™Slave CPU’s
all have the same software installed and the manner in which they operate is automatically determined by
the type of termination or interface board onto which they connect.
If the system is to be expanded to have more than four Slave CPU’s an Expansion Board (302-688) is
required. This board contains FireFinder ™Slave CPU No. 5 and expansion sockets for three more. This
configuration allows for a maximum number of 8 Slave CPU’s that any one Controller can accommodate.
If a system is required to be expanded beyond eight Slave CPU’s then either local networking using up to a
total of four controllers (max 32 Slave CPU’s) within the one cabinet may be fitted or external networking
must be used.
The FireFinder ™has an internal ASPI ( Ampac Serial Peripheral Interface ) serial bus. This serial bus
provides interfacing to the Brigade /PSU Monitor Board and if required up to eight (8) Sounder Board/s
(302-7420/1).

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FireFinder ™has another serial interface that connects to, 32 Zone Mimic Board/s (159-0018), Pump
Indicator Board/s (159-0047), Valve Indicator Board/s (159-0048) and Serial Relay Board/s (159-0072)
A combination of up to eight (8) Fan Control Module/s (159-0020) and Fan Termination Board/s (159-0078)
operating in conjunction with a slave CPU (159-0046) can also be designed into a system to control /
monitor field plant and equipment.
Where a system design exceeds the capability of one FireFinder ™then other FireFinder ™panels can be
networked together to provide an expanded system containing multiple modules in a variety of
applications.
Some of these applications include:
➢A Master / Slave (Main Sub) Fire Alarm Control Panel arrangement (MFACP / SFACP)
➢A Peer to Peer System
➢Use of Data Gathering Panels (DGP’s)
➢LCD Annunciator
➢LCD Repeater Panels (LCDR)
➢ SmartGraphics
A Network FireFinder ™System supports a combination or all these options on a single network. Each
module or panel on the network is regarded as a “node”.
Master / Sub FACP : Where there are one or more FACP’s configured as local panels and each report the
status of their associated zones/devices to a MFACP. There is no control between SFACP’s as the
MFACP is structured to have full control of the entire system.
Peer to Peer : Each FACP is regarded as a Master FACP and therefore a user can take control of the
entire fire system from any FACP.
Data Gathering Panel : The use of this type of panel may be installed where there is a need to have field
terminations only at one location and all control is via a remotely located FACP.
LCD Annunciator: provide the user with the ability to monitor the status of programmed “Fire, Defect and
Isolate” conditions that have been recognized by the FACP.
LCD Repeater Panel : The LCDR’s are network compatible and provide the user with the ability to monitor
the status of designated areas or an entire site as well as execute specific interrogation tasks.
SmartGraphics : Is an active graphics system connected to the FireFinder ™.
The NETWORK BUS can be accessed using either a Network Interface Card (NIC 302-724) and/or
Controller Interface Card (CIC 302-725). Modules that are supported on the network are Remote LED
Mimic Board (302-715), Remote Liquid Crystal Display (302-720, 302-721), remote FireFinder ™main
panels and other FireFinder ™remote data gathering panels.
The network configuration determines whether a NIC or a CIC or a combination of both is required.

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MAIN CPU
27VDC (CN16) IN
302-6692 302-6692 302-6692
EXTERNAL LOOP COMMUNICATION CONNECTS TO NIC OR CIC
#2 UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL SLAVE CPU's (302-6692) CAN BE SLOTTED ONTO THE MAIN BOARD.
TO CN5 OF THE BRIGADE BOARD OR SOUNDER CONTROL BRD IN CN1
INTERNAL PRINTER OUTPUT
TO FRONT KEYPAD (NOT USED IF THE PANEL IS A DGP OR SLAVE CONTROLLER)
INTERNAL SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT
MODEM I/O PORT
THE MAIN BOARD CARRIES SLAVE CPU 1. CN10 CABLES VIA A 20 WAY CABLE TO THE PANEL BOARDS
AN EXPANSION BOARD (302-6880) CAN BE CONNECTED TO FACILITATE UP TO 4ADDITIONAL MODULES IF REQUIRED
302-6692 302-6692 302-6692
UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL SLAVE CPU's ( 6, 7 & 8 ) CAN BE SLOTTED INTO THE EXP BOARD.
CN2
CN2
CN2
CN2 CN2
CN2
MAIN BOARD
LOOP COMMS
CN11
302-6880 JUN 98
CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4
SW3
CN17
CN16
CN7
CN2 CN1
CN8
NODE ADDRESS
PRINTER
BACKLIGHT
EXPANSION PANEL
EXPANSION LEDS
FRONT PANEL CN6
#1 PANEL BOARDS ARE CONNECTED VIAA 20 WAY RIBBON TO CN1 ON A SLAVE CPU
SLAVE CPU 2
SLAVE CPU 3
SLAVE CPU 4
SLAVE CPU 6 SLAVE CPU 7 SLAVE CPU 8
PANEL BOARDS ARE CONNECTED BY A 20 WAY RIBBON TO CN1 ON A SLAVE CPU
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN1
CN4
CN3
CN5
CN2
CN1
+ -
+-
CN5
CN10 CN7
CN18
RESET SW1
BZ1
LK2
BUZZER ENABLE
KEY SW
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
a b c
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CN21
CN20
RS485 COMMS TO BACKPAN BORADS
RS485 COMMS TO FRONT PANEL MODULES
Figure 6: Single Controller Board with Expansion Board
4.1 Ancillary Services
FireFinder has been designed such that detectors and/or call points, in addition to giving an alarm and
calling the fire brigade, will close or open circuits of ancillary services by means of relays / control devices.
Examples of these services are:
(a) actuation of fixed fire-extinguishing systems;
(b) closing of windows, smoke and fire doors,
(c) control of ventilating systems;
(d) covering of tanks containing flammable liquids and controlling their valves to isolate the
contents from direct contact with the fire, etc.
To facilitate the safe servicing and maintenance of these services an option that does not affect the
operation of the fire alarm system is available which allows for the isolation and visual indication of
disablement of the services.
To ensure power to the fire alarm system is not prejudiced in any way, power for the ancillary services are
included in the calculation of power supply and battery capacity.

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5 Placing The System Into Operation
5.1 Unpacking
Carefully unpack the FireFinder ™.
The package should include:
© FireFinder ™Fire Panel
©An Operators Manual
©003 keys
5.2 Anti-Static Precautions
To prevent damage to components, modules and boards, anti-static precautions MUST be
observed while performing any task within the FACP.
5.3 Working On The System
Prior to unplugging any connector, connecting or disconnecting any wiring, removing or replacing any
module or board both the Mains and Batteries must be isolated to prevent damage to panel components.
5.4 The Cabinet
Features:
The cabinet is available in three different styles. Each style has the capability of being either
surface or flush mounted. With flush mounting though a surround is required
Normally painted Arch White Ripple though other colours are available on request.
The Main cabinet has been engineered with a removable backpan to provide ease-of-
mounting.
The inner and outer door hinges are mounted on the left-hand side of the cabinet which allow
the doors open to an angle of 100º. Locking is normally keyless though keyed entry is
available on request.
Knockouts are positioned at the top and rear of the cabinet to simplify cable entry.
5.5 Mounting The Cabinet
Note: It is recommended the cabinet should be installed in a clean, dry, vibration-free area.
Open the front door. Remove Inner Backpan. Use the keyhole mounting holes in the top corners and in the
middle of the unit to mount it on the wall. Cables to connect the system to its external actuating devices are
brought in through the knockouts on the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Figure 7: Backpan Mounting Hole Details Figure 8: Typical Locations Figure 9: Removing
Knockouts
R 3mm.
R 6mm.
12 mm
Tap lightly around the
rim of the knockout

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5.6 Operational Parameters
Temperature: -5ºC to + 55ºC
Humidity: 25% to 75%
Cable Loop Characteristics: 2 core 1.5mm²
Maximum Number of Devices per Conventional Zone: 40
Maximum Number of Devices per Loop: 126
Power Supply Output Voltage: 27V
Power Supply Output Current: 2A or 5.6A
Power Supply Input: 85 - 240V AC
Panel Current Draw: 450 mA (min)
Battery Type and Capacity: 2 x 12V sealed lead-acid
batteries (capacity is determined
by the installation configuration).
Minimum Operating Voltage: 19.2 V
5.7 Cabling Recommendations
Conventional Zones
Cabled in red Twin Plastic Sheath ( TPS ) or fire rated Radox or approved equivalent.
Analogue Loop
Two core cable. The minimum cable size is 0.75mm2, the maximum loop resistance is 50 ohms at full loop
load and the maximum loop distance is 1.2km.
RS 422 Loop
Two pair screened twisted pair ( 4 core ) cable originating from FACP extending through the protected
areas and returning to the FACP.
Cable Specifications
Capacitance of 100 picofarads per metre or less
Resistance of 100 milliohms per metre or less
Impedance of loop typical 100 to 120 ohms
Maximum distances between modules 1.2km providing cable meets above specifications.
Recommended cable type
Belden 8132 or 9842 (non fire rated)
Radox FR Communication 0.75mm 1 pair (fire rated) x 2
LCD Repeater
Two by two pair twisted shielded cable (4 core) plus 2 core power, or local supply.
Maximum distance between LCD Repeater panel and FACP is 1.2km.
+Note: If the LCD operates in a redundant path mode the total cores including power is 10. The
preferred cabling method in this case is 1 X 2 pair twisted shielded cable (4 core) and 1 X two pair
twisted shielded cable (4 core) plus 2 core power
LED Mimic
Two core twisted shielded cable (No return loop) plus 2 core power or local supply.
Maximum distance between each LED repeater card and FACP is 1.2km.
Recommended Cable Type
Hartland HC2335
Belden 9841
Radox FR Communication
Fire Alarm Bell Connection
Two core 1.5mm2PVC sheathed MIMS ( Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed ) to the bell location.

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5.8 RS 232 Modem / Debug Interfacing
The modem I/O port is a DB9 connector CN8 situated on the lower left hand corner of the Main Board
(302-674). This port is normally used for programming of the FireFinder .
1
62
3
4
5
7
8
9
Tx Data
Rx Data
Signal
Ground
CN2
Plug in DB9F
Connector
RS232
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DB9F( Rear View )
2 CORE
SHIELDED CABLE
DB9F( Rear View )
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Rx Data Pin 2
Tx Data Pin 3
Shield Pin 5
Figure 10: Programming / Debug Connector and Cabling
5.9 AC Mains Installation
AC Mains will be connected to either a 2 Amp or 5 Amp 27 volt supply. These supplies will be either
mounted in the upper or lower right hand corner of the cabinet with the Brigade Board mounted above or
below. The wiring should enter the cabinet through the nearest knockout entry hole on that side. See the
following diagrams for the actual wiring and fusing details for each supply.
5.10 Connecting the Power
Common Power Supply Features
High efficiency, low working temp.
High efficiency; low ripple noise
Universal AC input/ full range
Soft start with limiting AC surge current
Short circuit/ over load
100% full load burn-in test
Built in EMI Filter and PFC Circuit
Remote control on/off (option)
Over voltage protection
Over temp. protection (option)
Common Common Power Supply Specifications
Input Voltage:
85 to 264 VAC
Tolerance at 27V
+/- 1%
Input Freq
47 to 63Hz.
Load Regulation
+/- 0.5%
PFC
0.95~230VAC
Line Regulation
+/- 0.5%
2 & 5 Amp Power Supply Specifications
Type No
Output
Tolerance
R & N
Efficiency
S-60-27
27V @ 2.2A
1%
150mV
79%
SP-150-27
27V @ 5.6A
1%
250mV
84%
Connecting the Mains Earth
1. Earth cabling shall be terminated to the panel Chassis Earth Terminal in a star configuration.
2. The earth cable closest to the cabinet body shall have an M4 SPW beneath the lug then an
M4 SPW and M4 nut.
3. Each additional earth cable shall be terminated with an M4 SPW and M4 nut.
4. An additional M4 nut and M4 SPW are fitted to the Chassis Earth Terminal for installers to
connect their Mains Earth.
Figure 11: Panel Earthing
M4 Shake Proof Washer
M4 Shake Proof Washer
M4 Shake Proof Washer
CHASSIS EARTH TERMINAL
M4 Nut
Earth Cable
Earth Cable
M4 Nut
M4 Shake Proof Washer *
M4 Nut * Note:
* Extra M4 Nut and M4 SPW are
provided finger tight on the Earth bolt.

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Connecting the Mains to the 2 Amp Power Supply
Terminate the mains power to the 240 VAC switch terminal block as shown below.
Figure 12: Mains Power Connection to the 2 Amp Power Supply
CONNECTING THE MAINS to the 5 AMP POWER SUPPLY
Figure 13: Mains Power Connection to the 5 Amp Power Supply
POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)
MAINS CORD BROWN (ACTIVE)
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
BROWN (ACTIVE)
LED1
TO EARTH STUD
DC 27V TO PANEL
EARTH (GREEN)
L(AC)N(AC)GNDV-V+
V ADJ
TO EARTH STUD
DC 27V TO PANEL
EARTH (GREEN)
V ADJ
L(AC) N(AC) -V -V +V +V
+
(AC)
BLACK
RED
POWER SWITCH
(LOOKING AT REAR)
MAINS CORD BROWN (ACTIVE)
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
Fuse is under this cover
NOTE: FUSE Rating
1 Amp 3AG Slow Blow
Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm
NOTE: FUSE Rating
2 Amp 3AG Slow Blow
Mains cable should be no
less than 0.75mm

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5.11 Main Board BRD85MBA
The Main Board is the " heart " of the FACP and carries the devices for interconnecting to all the other
Boards, a buzzer for auditory indication, the backlight power supply for the LCD and CPU Reset.
The Main CPU is mounted on this board and connected to it by CN11. The main connection board then
provides interfacing to
Up to 4 Slave CPU’s
A printer
A Modem/Graphics Output
An Expansion Panel
An Internal serial bus
An External communication bus.
CN8 provides a serial data (RS232) port for interfacing to the outside world eg modems. This facility is
implemented via U15.
U21 provides the real time clock for the panel.
U19 provides non volatile memory in the form of an EEPROM.
The board also provides a data bus for the BRD85CPU processor.
RV1 –LCD contrast adjust
Supply and Current = 27VDc @ 120mA
Connections
CONNECTOR CONNECTS TO
CN1 Keyswitch Input
CN2 Expansion Panel
CN3 Serial Communication Port
CN4 Front Keypad
CN5 Printer
CN6 Misc
CN7 Brigade Output
CN8 Modem
CN9 External Buzzer Output
CN10 Slave CPU output 1
CN11 Main CPU
CN12 LCD Expansion Lead
CN13 Slave CPU connection
CN14 Slave CPU connection
CN15 Slave CPU connection
CN16 27VDC in
CN17 To LCD Backlight supply
CN18 External Loop Communication
CN19 LCD Characters
CN20 RS485 Communications Port 1
CN21 RS485 Communications Port 2

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RV1
CN8 CN6
SW1
CN11
CN16
CN9
CN14
SW3
CN15
CN13
CN17
LC
BACKLIGHT
SLAVE CPU2
FRONT PANEL
EXPANSION LEDS
MODEM
DEBUG
I/O PORT
27V IN
RESET
INTERNAL PRINTER
TO BRIGADE
PSU MONITOR
BOARD OR
SOUNDER BOARD
302-674E
NODE
ADDRESS
1
+
BRD85MBA TOP OVERLAY
CONTROL INDICATOR CARD
CN21
CN20
+ -
SLAVE CPU3SLAVE CPU4
CN2 CN3 CN4
BZ1
NOT USED
CN5
C
N
7
C
N
1
0
ON BOARD
SLAVE CPU
CABLES TO
LOOP
TERMINATION
BOARD
RS485
COMMS
EXPANSION BOARD
FOR 4 SLAVE CPU's
RS485 COMMS
CN1
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
a b c
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C
N
1
8
NETWORKING
LCD CONTRAST
ADJUST
Figure 14: Main Board Layout with no Main CPU or Slave CPU’s
5.12 Front Panel Board 302 -690
The Front Panel Board provides the buttons used to control the FACP as well as all LED indications. All
LED’s are surface mounted and the buttons are embedded within the board. The LCD is viewed / protected
by a clear perspex screen.
Figure 15: Front Panel Board
D15
D1 D16
U4
D21
U2
D8
D9
D11
D12
D13
D14
D10
D2
D3
D4
D6
D7
D5
CN1 Cables to CN4
on the Main Board
U5
U3
U6
D22
D23
D24
U1
API 690 JAN 2002
LCD Cut - out

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5.13 Main CPU
The Main CPU holds the main central processing unit for the FACP.
BRD85CPU is a 4-layer surface mount board
The processor (U1) is a Motorola MC68302, running at 20MHz.
The external data bus is 16 bits wide.
The board has 256 Kbytes (128K x 16) of EPROM (U2,U3).
2Mbytes ( 1M x 16 ) of FLASH (U6,U9).
2Mbytes ( 2M x 16 ) of static RAM (U4,U5,U16,U17).
U8 is a programmable logic device which implements control signal timing and decoding.
External address, data and control lines are buffered by U10, U11, U13, U14 and U15.
U7 is a watchdog control and will reset the processor if there as an error in software
execution.
Two sockets (U2 and U3) are provided for 27C010 EPROMS.
U2 provides the even bytes. (D0 toD7) and U3 the odd bytes (D8 to D15
Connections
CONNECTOR CONNECTS TO
CN2 The Main Board BRDMBA CN11
Board Overlay
U1
U8
U6
1
XL1
CN2
a b c
U9
U2 U3
BRD85CPU3-
06/01/2004
Figure 16: The Main CPU Board PCB Layout

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5.14 Slave CPU
The Slave CPU (Central Processing Unit) provides the interfacing signals and I/O’s required to allow the
FACP to connect / communicate to a variety of termination boards.
A single chip micro controller U1 controls all operations of the FACP Slave CPU. This device contains the
control program within Read Only Memory (ROM).
Communication to the main system is via an eight bit bi-directional bus (CN1). Integrated circuits U5, U3
and U7 provide buffering and data latches that allow data flow between the Main and Slave CPU’s. The
buffers hold one output byte and two input bytes.
CN1 provides the interconnection to the Termination Board. Within CN1 are ten analogue input lines, two
input/output lines, two current loop outputs (RS422) and one current loop input (RS422).
All analogue inputs are de-coupled then fed to an eight-bit analogue to digital converter (ADC) U4. The
data from the ADC is sent via a serial peripheral interface to the micro controller U8.
The current loop inputs and outputs are used to provide various signals according to the board connected.
The signals provided can be serial peripheral interface clock and data signals or full duplex asynchronous
data and a timing output. U6 provides the signal multiplexing and buffering required to switch between
different functions.
Automatic Termination Board Sensing
A unique feature of the Slave CPU is its ability to automatically sense the type of board it is connected to
without the user having to configure the board to suit. Board sensing is done by measuring the voltage on
analogue input ten (CN1-10), denoted Type Voltage. Each termination board provides a unique predefined
voltage. After the Slave CPU has determined the board type the Slave CPU will set the appropriate
operating conditions, signal the Main CPU of the installed type and wait for the Main CPU to inform the
Slave to begin executing the program.
Connections
Connector Connects to
CN1 302-670, 302-671 and 302-672
CN2 Main Connection Board (BRD85MBA)
Figure 17: Slave CPU Board
U9
TLC542
U4
U3
U8
U2
U6 U7
U5
X1
CN2
1
11
1
1
302-696
CN1
U1
Main Board