Halma Ampac LoopSense Guide

Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives.
LoopSense
Installation & Commissioning
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Responding to a Fire
Access Level 1
Indicators Controls

The OVERRIDE key is pressed to override any delays to outputs
Activating the “SILENCE ALARMS. BRIGADE USE ONLY” Key will silence all Alarm Outputs.
Access Level 2
The EVACUATE key is pressed to turn ON all alarm devices.
The SILENCE/RESOUND key is pressed to silence any silence-able outputs that have been
activated.
The ALARMS LED will be illuminated to indicate that the silence-able outputs have been silenced and
resound is available. The operation of the SILENCE key will be logged.
The RESET key is pressed to reset the fire condition. All outputs activated in response to the
fire will deactivate and the panel will revert to the normal condition providing there are no other abnormal
conditions present. –RESET IS LOGGED.

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Disabling a Zone
The following example DISABLES a ZONE. Place the Keyswitch in the ENABLED position.
Press 
Then to open the “Control” menu. By following the screen prompts select the type of control, 1 to 4.
Once selected simply step through the menu again to implement.
Press to open the “Zone” menu.
Selecting the Zone Control menu prompts the user to
select the zone number using the generic zone point
selection screen followed by the corresponding zone
control menu. (Sounder access is available at Level 3
only)
CONTROL MENU
1►ZONE 3|PANEL
2|DEVICE 4|GLOBAL CONTROL
Zzzz <status>
<zone descriptor>
1:DISABLE INPUTS 2:DISABLE SOUNDERS
3:SILENT WALK TEST 4:WALK TEST DEVICE►

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Contents
1 About This Manual............................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 General Requirements.................................................................................................... 6
1.3 References ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Symbols ......................................................................................................................... 6
2 Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 System Overview............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 System Components....................................................................................................... 7
3 Overview & Key Features ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Features......................................................................................................................... 8
1.1.1 Device Alarm LED activation ........................................................................................... 8
1.1.2 Analogue Loops.............................................................................................................. 8
3.1.1 FACP Main Termination Board Inputs & Outputs............................................................. 9
3.1.2 Loop Activation Key Mounting CN7 ...............................................................................10
4 Mechanical .........................................................................................................................................11
4.1 Mounting the Enclosure ................................................................................................11
1.1.1 Enclosure Details...........................................................................................................11
4.1.1 Fixing the Chassis to the Wall ........................................................................................12
4.1.2 PCB Removal / Replacement..........................................................................................13
4.1.3 Removing the Knockouts ...............................................................................................13
5 Electrical .............................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Primary Power Supply ...................................................................................................14
1.1.1 Mains wiring .................................................................................................................14
5.1.1 Connecting the Panel ....................................................................................................14
5.1.2 Connecting the Mains ...................................................................................................15
5.1.3 Earth & Earth Fault ........................................................................................................15
5.2 Battery Charger.............................................................................................................16
1.1.1 Connecting the Stand-By Batteries ................................................................................17
5.2.1 Battery Cable Test..........................................................................................................17
5.2.2 Battery Capacity Test.....................................................................................................17
5.2.3 Charger Voltage Test......................................................................................................18
5.2.4 Charger Fault Test..........................................................................................................19
5.3 Cable Types and Limitations ..........................................................................................19
6 Front Panel Control Card .....................................................................................................................20
6.1 Levels of Access.............................................................................................................20
1.1.1 Passwords .....................................................................................................................21
6.1.1 Misplaced Password......................................................................................................21
6.2 System Controls & Indicators.........................................................................................22
6.3 Front Panel Control Keys................................................................................................27
6.3.1 Trial Evacuation.............................................................................................................27
6.3.2 Silence Alarms Brigade Use Only ...................................................................................27
6.4 Liquid Crystal Display.....................................................................................................28
7 Main Control Card...............................................................................................................................29
7.1 Input / Output System Connections...............................................................................30
8 Wiring to the Main Card......................................................................................................................32
8.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................32
8.2 Communication Interfaces.............................................................................................32
1.1.1 External RS485 Communications Port (TB1)...................................................................32
8.2.1 Internal Communications Port.......................................................................................33
8.3 Inputs............................................................................................................................33
8.3.1 Supervised Digital Inputs...............................................................................................33
8.4 Fire Detector Analogue Loop Interface TB2....................................................................34

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1.1.1 Detector loop Isolator Installation .................................................................................34
8.5 Outputs.........................................................................................................................36
1.1.1 Supervised Outputs TB3 ................................................................................................36
8.5.1 Relay Outputs TB4.........................................................................................................36
8.5.2 Auxiliary 24VDC Outputs TB1 & 5 ..................................................................................36
8.5.3 Low current outputs TB6 ...............................................................................................36
8.5.4 Debug Connection CN6 & 11 .........................................................................................36
8.5.5 Universal Serial Bus Connection CN6 .............................................................................37
8.5.6 RS 232 Connection CN11 ...............................................................................................37
8.5.7 Earth Monitoring...........................................................................................................37
8.5.8 Signal Generating Device (SGD) Connections (CN1)........................................................38
9 Adding Control and Monitoring Facilities.............................................................................................39
9.1 LED Index ......................................................................................................................39
9.2 Alert / Evacuation Amplifier...........................................................................................40
9.3 SmartTerminal...............................................................................................................43
9.3.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................43
9.3.2 Mechanical....................................................................................................................44
9.3.3 Installation & Cabling ....................................................................................................45
9.3.4 Setting the SmartTerminal Address................................................................................45
9.3.5 Operation......................................................................................................................46
9.3.6 SmartTerminal Controls and Indicators..........................................................................47
9.3.7 SmartTerminal Screen Format .......................................................................................47
10 Battery Capacity Calculation..........................................................................................50
11 Maintenance and Trouble Shooting Chart......................................................................53
11.1 Maintenance.................................................................................................................53
11.2 Trouble Shooting LoopSense..........................................................................................54
11.3 Trouble Shooting SmartTerminal....................................................................................54
12 Compatible Devices.......................................................................................................55
13 Certification Information...............................................................................................57
14 Glossary of Terms..........................................................................................................58
15 Specifications................................................................................................................59
16 Address Setting .............................................................................................................60

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1About This Manual
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains all the information required to install, commission and operate the LoopSense series
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in its
installation, commissioning and operation.
1.2 General Requirements
The LoopSense has been designed and manufactured from high quality commercial components so as to
comply with major world standards. To ensure these standards are not compromised in any way installation
staff and operators should;
➢Be qualified and trained for the task they undertake
➢Be familiar with the contents of this manual prior to the installation, commissioning or operation of
a LoopSense FACP
➢Observe anti-static pre-cautions at all times
➢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.
1.3 References
LoopSense Operation & On Site Programming Manual
Apollo Detector / Device Manuals
Ampac Product Data Sheets
New Zealand Standard:
NZS4512: 2010 - Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and equipment - Fire Detection and Alarm
Systems.
1.4 Symbols
Important operational information
Note: Configuration considerations
Observe antistatic precautions
Mains supply earth
DANGER mains supply present

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2Introduction
2.1 System Overview
The purpose of the LoopSense Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is to monitor changes in inputs, report those
changes and update selected outputs as programmed.
The FACP processes changes in inputs such as fire, fault, pre-alarm, emergency, security, user, transparent
and system and has a built-in menu structure to view its status, perform operational tests, and modify the
panel’s configuration and programming.
2.2 System Components
The following illustrates the main components of the system and the connectivity between them.
Main Termination Board
-1-2 Analogue Loops
- 4 Supervised Inputs
- 4 Monitored Outputs
- 3 Relay Outputs
- 2 Aux Outputs
- RS232 / USB Port
- RS485 Port Add Ons
- PSU Interface
Addressable
Loop Device
- Apollo
RS485 Add-on
Modules
Power
Supply Unit
SGD
Front Panel Zicc
- 40 x 4 Line LCD
- LED Indicators
- Buzzer
- Keys
- Parallel Printer Port
- RS485 Port Add Ons
PC
TCP / IP
Serial Modem
- 30 Max per Panel
Figure 1: The LoopSense Concept

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3Overview & Key Features
LoopSense is a 1 - 2 loop Intelligent Analogue / Addressable FACP capable of supporting the following
modules:
➢Apollo protocol - 126 detectors / devices per loop
➢SmartTerminal
➢NZ LED Index
➢2nd. Loop enablement by way of a “Loop Activation Key” and programming
➢Signal Generating Device (SGD)
Note: Only devices compatible with LoopSense should be used in an installation.
3.1 Features
➢The front panel 40 x 4 line LCD, navigation keys , alpha numeric keypad and the Menu/Enter
keys allow the LoopSense to be programmed on site. The same LCD and keys are also used for panel
operation and interrogation
➢4 X supervised input and outputs connections
➢3 X relay outputs
➢Password entry
➢Flush or surface mountable enclosure. A surround is required for the metal cabinet
➢Controls have tactile and audible feedback of operation
➢All terminals cater for 2.5mm cables
3.1.1 Device Alarm LED activation
Due to the limited current available from the analogue loop, the number of alarm LED’s allowed to be
illuminated simultaneously is limited to the first 10 devices in fire on each loop; after this limit is reached
any new devices in fire will not have its alarm LED’s illuminated until the original fires have been cleared on
that loop.
3.1.2 Analogue Loops
Each FACP supports up to 2 loops. The standard configuration is one loop, enabling the second loop involves
obtaining and plugging in the “Loop Activation Key” into CN7 on the main termination board and activating
it within LoopMaster. The number of loops enabled and the protocol used is selectable in the configuration
software and is site configurable.

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3.1.3 FACP Main Termination Board Inputs & Outputs
1 to 4 Supervised Inputs:
➢TB1 6-9.-Programmable digital inputs compatible with voltage free type outputs supervised for
open, short and earth faults. EOL is 10k. I/P4 is only available if a SGD is not fitted. Do not fit the
EOL to I/P4.
➢Inputs default configurations are:
➢IP1 DBA
➢IP2 Door Switch
➢IP3 Fault
➢IP4 SGD Interlock (Reserved when SGD fitted)
1 to 4 Supervised Sounder Outputs:
➢TB3 - Programmable Supervised switched 24VDC output sourcing up to 750mA and supervised for
short, open and earth faults. O/P’s are also supervised for overload when they are ON. EOL is 10K
➢Output default configurations are:
➢Sounder Outputs 1-4.
1 to 2 Open Collector Outputs: (Reserved when SGD fitted)
➢Ancillary Output1 TB6/2 –low current (limited to 30mA); activated when there is a Fire condition
present on the FACP.
➢Ancillary Output2 TB6/3–low current (limited to 30mA); activated when there is a Fault condition
present on the FACP.
1 to 3 Relay Outputs:
➢TB4 –Programmable Voltage free relay contacts. Consists of NC, C and NO contacts.
➢Relay default configurations are:
➢Fire
➢General Purpose
➢Fault
1 to 2 Auxiliary 24VDC Outputs:
➢TB1 3 and 4 & TB5- Programmable, supervised for over current, switched 24VDC output sourcing up
to 1A. Set to continuous as default

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3.1.4 Loop Activation Key Mounting CN7
EXISTING MOUNT
M3 x 6mm SCREW
METAL CABINET SIDE VIEW
BACKPAN
WASHER
LOOPACTIVATION KEY 2 X WASHERS
MAIN BOARD PCB
CN7
Figure 2: Loop Activation Key Mounting
The loops consist of a positive and common and are able to source up to 500mA of current. The loops;
➢Operate in single ended and redundant configurations
➢Are monitored for over current and short circuit in single ended mode
➢Monitored for over current, short circuit and open circuit in the redundant mode.
Note: A loop test function is available via the FACP user interface.