Halma Ampac ZoneSense Plus Instruction Manual

Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives.
ZoneSense Plus
Operation & Programming
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Isolating a Zone
1. Indicator
- Zone Alarm Indicator (flashing)
- Common Alarm Indicator (flashing)
- First Zone in Alarm is displayed on the LCD.
Z7 ZONE
SEVEN
2. To Isolate External Bell press 
3. To Isolate Warning System press 
4. To Acknowledge Alarm press ALARM LED will go steady.
5. To Isolate Alarm press ISOLATED LED will be illuminated.
6. To Reset Panel press 
1st RESET LCD Screen Displayed
REST
EXECUTE
2nd. RESET LCD Screen Displayed
RESET
COMPLETE

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Isolating a Zone
Example below isolates Zone 2)
Default Screen
AMPAC
SU 00 : 15
Moving to the ISOLATE MENU
Press 
STATUS
press 
FAULTS
Press 
TEST
press 
ISOLATES
Press 
ZONES
ISOL'D
press 
ZONE1
ACTIVE
Moving to ZONE 2
press 
ZONE 2
ACTIVE
pressOR to ISOLATE
Zone 2 accessed and ISOLATED - To DE-ISOLATE press the ISOLATE or DOWN button.
Note: If a Zone ISOLATE has been initiated the ZONE and the COMMON indicator LED’s are illuminated.

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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 Controls & Indicators –Front Panel..................................................................................................... 7
2.1 System Controls & Indicators........................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Level of Access ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 FireFighter Facility Controls and Indicators ................................................................................... 8
2.4 System Controls............................................................................................................................ 9
2.5 Normal Operation ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.6 Indicators –Front Panel...............................................................................................................10
2.6.1 Status Indicators ..................................................................................................................10
2.6.2 Zone Indicators....................................................................................................................11
2.7 Liquid Crystal Display...................................................................................................................11
2.8 Main Menu..................................................................................................................................12
3 Level 1 Access.....................................................................................................................................13
3.1 STATUS........................................................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Outputs ...............................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 Brigade ................................................................................................................................14
3.1.3 Relays..................................................................................................................................15
3.1.4 Fire Fan................................................................................................................................15
3.1.5 Agent...................................................................................................................................15
3.1.6 Sounders .............................................................................................................................15
3.1.7 Inputs ..................................................................................................................................16
3.1.8 Voltage................................................................................................................................16
3.1.9 Software..............................................................................................................................16
3.2 FAULTS........................................................................................................................................17
4 Level 2 Access.....................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Tests............................................................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Alarm Test ...........................................................................................................................18
4.1.2 Fault Test.............................................................................................................................19
4.1.3 Walk Test.............................................................................................................................19
4.1.4 Lamp Test ............................................................................................................................20
4.1.5 Battery Test .........................................................................................................................20
4.1.6 Sounder Tests of each Sounder............................................................................................20
4.2 Isolates........................................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Main Control Board Zone, Relay Board or Sounder Board Isolates........................................21
4.2.2 Main Control Board Outputs Isolates ...................................................................................22
5 Level 3 Access Programming ..............................................................................................................23
5.1 Password Entry............................................................................................................................23
5.2 System ........................................................................................................................................24
5.2.1 Buzzer..................................................................................................................................24
5.2.2 LED Annunciator Master ( LAM ) ..........................................................................................25
5.2.3 Code....................................................................................................................................25
5.3 Program ......................................................................................................................................26
5.3.1 Zones...................................................................................................................................26
5.3.2 Clock....................................................................................................................................27
5.3.3 MCP Zone............................................................................................................................27

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5.3.4 Outputs ...............................................................................................................................28
5.3.5 Relays..................................................................................................................................29
5.3.6 Fire Fan................................................................................................................................30
5.3.7 Agent...................................................................................................................................32
5.3.8 Sounders .............................................................................................................................33
5.3.9 Indicate ...............................................................................................................................33
5.3.10 Display.................................................................................................................................34
5.3.11 Zone Labels..........................................................................................................................34
5.3.12 End Of Line (EOL) .................................................................................................................34
5.3.13 Zone S/C ..............................................................................................................................34
6 Agent Release.....................................................................................................................................35
6.1 Controls.......................................................................................................................................35
6.2 LocalControl Station ....................................................................................................................36
6.3 Common Agent Release Card & LCS Indicators ............................................................................37
6.4 Agent Release Operation.............................................................................................................39
6.5 Manual Mode..............................................................................................................................39
6.6 Auto Mode ..................................................................................................................................40
6.6.1 Single Zone Activation..........................................................................................................40
6.6.2 Dual Zone Activation............................................................................................................41
6.6.3 Manual Activation................................................................................................................43
6.7 Service Switch .............................................................................................................................43
6.8 Lock-Off Valve .............................................................................................................................43
6.9 Fault Supervison..........................................................................................................................44
6.10 Isolation ......................................................................................................................................44
6.11 System Inoperative Ouput...........................................................................................................44
6.12 Manual Mechanical Release of the Agent ....................................................................................45
6.13 Monitoring of the Pressure Switch...............................................................................................45
7 Warning Device ..................................................................................................................................46
8 Appendix A: AS4428 Menu Structure & Programming .......................................................................49
9 Trouble Shooting Chart ......................................................................................................................54
10 Certification Information....................................................................................................................55
11 Glossary of Terms...............................................................................................................................56
12 Definitions..........................................................................................................................................57

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1About This Manual
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains all the information required to install, and operate the ZoneSense PLUS - AR Fire
Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in its installation,
commissioning and operation.
Using 3 levels of access the ZoneSense PLUS - AR Fire Alarm Control Panel ( FACP ) is controlled and
programmed through the keypad on the front panel.
Note: To assist in the programming process the screens or Menus presented to the operator are
diagrammatically shown as an Appendix at the end of this document.
1.2 General Requirements
The ZoneSense PLUS - AR FACP 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 ZoneSense PLUS - AR control system;
➢Observe anti-static pre-cautions at all times; and
➢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
ZoneSense PLUS Technical Manual
ZoneSense PLUS –AR Operation and Programming
Australian Standards:
AS4214 –Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems
AS4428 - Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems –Control and Indicating Equipment. Part 1
and Part 5
1.4 Symbols
Important operational information
Note: Configuration considerations
Observe antistatic precautions
Mains supply earth
DANGER mains supply present

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2Controls & Indicators –Front Panel
2.1 System Controls & Indicators
The front panel controls for the ZoneSense PLUS - AR consists of twelve push buttons and an optional
Normal / Enabled key switch.
Figure 1: AS4428 8 Zone Front Panel Controls and Indicators
2.2 Level of Access
Access to the FACP is restricted to three levels of authorisation.
AS4428 requires panel controls to be behind a 003 keyed door.
Level 1: (No Password Required)
By pressing the Menu button access to Level 1 is gained to the read only FAULT, STATUS display and
Password entry menu.
Level 2 (If set Pre-commissioning Password is factory set at 2222)
To gain access to the Level 2 TEST and ISOLATE MENUS a fixed 4 digit Level 2 Password or a key to the
control ENABLE switch is required.
Level3: (Pre-commissioning Password factory set at 3333)
Level 3 SYSTEM and PROGRAM menus can only be accessed by a set Level 3 password that can not be
deleted.
Panels fitted with a key switch have access to level 2 with the switch enabled and then 3 via the password.
Without the key switch access to level 2 is by opening the door and then to level 3 via the password.
Note: If the keypad controls are not used for a period of 2 minutes the display will return to the default
screen.

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2.3 FireFighter Facility Controls and Indicators
Note: Any of the buttons within the FireFighter Facility will act as a buzzer mute.
External Alarm Isolate Is a dedicated control used to isolate (turn off) the “External Alarms”
output and is not over ridden by any other condition. The LCD Screen will display the isolate if
the ISOLATES / OUTPUTS menu is selected.
External Alarml Isolate –Amber Illuminated by the isolation of the “External Bell” output. This indicator is
integral with the “External Bell Isolate” button.
Warning System Isolate Isolates (turns off) the “Warning System” output and is not over ridden
by any other condition. The LCD Screen will display the WARNING SYSTEM is isolated if the ISOLATE /
OUTPUTS menu is selected.
Warning System Isolate –Amber Illuminated by the isolation of the ‘Warning System” output. This
indicator is integral with the “Warning System Isolate” button.
Acknowledge On Alarm the Alarm LED and Zone Alarm LED will flash and the Buzzer will sound.
By pressing Acknowledge the LED’s become steady, the Buzzer will be silenced and a zone/s can be Isolated
or Reset.
Alarm –Red: Alarm is a general fire indicator that flashes until all alarms have been acknowledged or
isolated. Once acknowledged it is lit steady until reset.
Reset The Reset is used to return the control panel back to a normal state from the fire alarm
condition. The Reset button is not to be used for any other purpose and will not reset an isolated condition.
Fault –Amber Is a general fault indicator that flashes if a fault is present on any part of the system.
Isolate Isolates or De - isolates a Zone which has been selected using the Zone Select Menu.
Inhibits Alarm and Fault signalling outputs but not LED indications generated by the corresponding zone.
Isolates all acknowledged alarms in a single operation and operates the fault buzzer if an isolate condition
still exists on the panel after 8 hours. The LCD screens below show an example.
Isolate –Amber Is a general isolate indicator that is illuminated if a Zone, Bell, Warning System or ACF is
isolated.

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2.4 System Controls
Enter or Menu is used to access the various menus and sub-menus and update the program once
the control settings have been set within a menu.
Move Left allows the operator to move left through a menu or the options to be set.
Move Right allows the operator to move right through a menu or the options to be set
Move Up takes the cursor up through the menus and / or options.
Move Down takes the cursor down through the menus and / or options.
Cancel is used to return to the previous menu.
ACF Isolate
2.5 Normal Operation
During normal operation the panel LCD default screen will display a name, the day and the time.
To access the Main Menu press Enter.
AMPAC
SU 01 : 12
Abbreviations:
SU - SUNDAY
MO - MONDAY
TU- TUESDAY
WE - WEDNESDAY
TH- THURSDAY
FR - FRIDAY
SA- SATURDAY

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2.6 Indicators –Front Panel
All indicators are clearly visible at all times. If flashing indicators are used the on / off periods are >0.25
seconds and the flash frequencies are not less than:
➢1Hz for Alarm indications.
➢0.2Hz for Fault indications.
If the same LED is used to indicate both fault and isolate conditions the LED will flash for fault and be steady
for isolate with isolate having priority.
All indicators are steady unless otherwise stated.
2.6.1 Status Indicators
There are eight indicators within the system status area of the front panel;
Power –Green Indicates mains power is available to the FACP.
Power Fault –Yellow Common fault to either the mains or DC system power
supply.
System Fault –Yellow Indicates a failure of the FACP to provide mandatory
functions, (software failure).
Earth Fault –Yellow Is an indication only to warn of a fault to earth that may affect
a mandatory function. A plug jumper facility is provided to disable the earth monitoring if necessary
External Alarm Fault –Yellow Illuminates when an open or short circuit fault
condition is detected on the external alarm circuit.
Warning System Fault –Yellow Illuminated by a fault condition of the warning
system output.
ACF Status - Fault / Isolate –Yellow Illuminates when the ACF output is in fault
(flashing) or isolated (steady).
ASE Status - Fault –Yellow Illuminates when a fault condition is detected on the ASE
circuit.