Hochiki HCVX User manual

Hochiki HCVX Fire Control Panel Issue Date: June 2016
Installation and Operation Manual
Man-1194HA, Revision E01.04
HCVX
Fire Control Panel
Installation and Operation Manual

Hochiki HCVX Fire Control Panel
Installation and Operation Manual
Man-1194HA, Revision E01.04
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Fire Alarm Equipment
Hochiki HCVX Fire Control Panel
Models of the HCVX Fire Control Panel are suitable as follows:
Without integrated dialer and conventional detection for 2 Zone (HCVX-2R/115V or 230V), 4 Zone (HCVX-4R/115V or 230V) or
8 Zone (HCVX-8R/115V or 230V)
With integrated dialer and conventional detection for 2 Zone (HCVXD-2R/115V or 230V), 4 Zone (HCVXD-4R/115V or 230V) or
8 Zone (HCVXD-8R/115V or 230V)
Non-coded Signaling, DACT requires Integrated Dialer
Local Signaling Unit
Commercial protected-premises control unit
Style Y for Notification Appliance Circuits
Types of signaling services are NFPA 72 conventional IDC Class B and Style C or Class B, Class A Style D, Class A Style E,
Style B, automatic fire alarm, manual fire alarm
Compatibility identifier AXT0110
Install detectors with spacing as specified in section 90.19 of UL 864, 9th edition where units employing the multiple detector operation shall
include guidelines for installing of a minimum of two detectors in each protected space and to reduce the detector installation spacing to 0.7
times the linear spacing in accordance with National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72. Also reference 55.3.1 and 55.3.2 of UL 864, 9th edition for
these detector spacing requirements.

Hochiki HCVX Fire Control Panel
Installation and Operation Manual
Man-1194HA, Revision E01.04
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Installation and Operation Manual
Man-1194HA, Revision E01.04
Contents
TableofContents
Contents ......................................................................................................i
Introduction................................................................................................5
Using This Manual ............................................................................................................... 6
Related Documentation........................................................................................................ 6
Document Conventions........................................................................................................ 7
Part Numbers ........................................................................................................................................7
Writing Styles........................................................................................................................................7
If You Need Help....................................................................................................................................7
ContactingHochiki America Technical Support..................................................................................7
RMA Returns Required.........................................................................................................................8
Warranty Returns..................................................................................................................................8
Product Return Address.......................................................................................................................8
Overview...................................................................................................11
Hardware Features............................................................................................................. 13
Internal Power Supply........................................................................................................................14
Power Outputs ....................................................................................................................................14
NAC Outputs.......................................................................................................................................14
Panel Controls and Indicators...........................................................................................................15
Field Terminals ...................................................................................................................................21
Optional Dialer Board.........................................................................................................................23
Installation................................................................................................24
General Installation Checklist............................................................................................ 24
Before You Begin............................................................................................................... 25
Determining System Current Draw..................................................................................... 26
Standby-Battery Capacity..................................................................................................................26
Operating Constraints........................................................................................................................26
Mounting the Fire Control Panel........................................................................................ 26
Preparing.............................................................................................................................................26
Removing the Fascia..........................................................................................................................27
Mounting..............................................................................................................................................27
Separation of Circuits........................................................................................................ 28
AC Cabling......................................................................................................................... 29
Standby-Battery Cabling.................................................................................................... 30
Field Cabling.......................................................................................................................................32

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Detection Zones..................................................................................................................................32
ALM RES..............................................................................................................................................33
Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC)s.............................................................................................33
NAC 1 and NAC 2................................................................................................................................34
Relay Outputs .....................................................................................................................................35
Optional Dialer Board.........................................................................................................................35
TELCO Line Connections...................................................................................................................38
Aux 24V................................................................................................................................................39
ALM RES..............................................................................................................................................39
RS485...................................................................................................................................................39
Connecting the HCVX Annunciator...................................................................................................39
Testing the Installation ...................................................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 40
Programming and Operating ..................................................................42
Programming the Fire Control Panel.................................................................................. 44
Open the Menu....................................................................................................................................44
Navigate the Menu..............................................................................................................................45
Configuration Codes ..........................................................................................................................48
Control Operation...............................................................................................................................56
Single Zone Fire Condition................................................................................................................56
Silence/Resound Fire Drill .................................................................................................................57
Reset....................................................................................................................................................57
Zone Trouble.......................................................................................................................................57
NAC Trouble........................................................................................................................................57
Power Trouble.....................................................................................................................................57
System Trouble...................................................................................................................................57
General Trouble ..................................................................................................................................57
Lamp Test............................................................................................................................................57
Test Mode............................................................................................................................................58
Disablements ......................................................................................................................................59
Alarm Delays.......................................................................................................................................60
Relay Operation ..................................................................................................................................61
Maintenance and Repair..........................................................................62
Cleaning the External Cabinet and Fascia-Door..............................................................................62
Inspecting Batteries............................................................................................................................62
Replacing Standby-Batteries.............................................................................................................62
Removing the Standby-Batteries ......................................................................................................62
Installing the Standby-Batteries........................................................................................................63
Replacing Fuses .................................................................................................................................63
Battery Fuse........................................................................................................................................63
Transformer Fuse ...............................................................................................................................64
AC Input Fuse .....................................................................................................................................65

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Replacing Cabinet Components........................................................................................................66
Specifications...........................................................................................67
Electrical............................................................................................................................ 67
AC Line Connection............................................................................................................................67
Power Supply......................................................................................................................................67
Ground Trouble Indication.................................................................................................................67
Maximum Current Draw......................................................................................................................68
Rechargeable Battery Circuit.............................................................................................................68
Field Wiring.........................................................................................................................................70
Initiating Device Circuit (IDC) Ratings ..............................................................................................72
Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC).................................................................................................72
Relay Ratings......................................................................................................................................73
AUX 24V...............................................................................................................................................73
ALM RES..............................................................................................................................................73
Dialer Board ........................................................................................................................................73
Cabling.................................................................................................................................................74
Operating Environment...................................................................................................... 74
Physical Specifications...................................................................................................... 74
Equipment List.........................................................................................75
Hochiki HCVX Fire Control Panel HCVX Fire Control Panels ............................................. 75
Supporting Components and Replacements...................................................................... 76
Compatibility Identifier.......................................................................................................................78
Detectors ........................................................................................................................... 78
Hochiki.................................................................................................................................................78
Notification Appliances...................................................................................................... 79
Amseco Compatible NAC Devices.....................................................................................................79
Gentex Compatible NAC Devices ......................................................................................................82
System Sensor Compatible NAC Devices.........................................................................................84
Cooper/WheelockCompatible NAC Devices.....................................................................................86
Calculations..............................................................................................91
Determining the Amp-Hour Rating..................................................................................... 91
Current-Load.......................................................................................................................................92
NAC Wiring Length.............................................................................................................................93
Operating Instructions.............................................................................96
InspectingBatteries............................................................................................................................99
Replacing Standby-Batteries.............................................................................................................99
RelatedDocumentation......................................................................................................................99

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Index........................................................................................................100

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Hochiki HCVX Fire Control Panel
Installation and Operation Manual
Man-1194HA, Revision E01.04
Section 1
Introduction
This manual describes conventional detection models of the Hochiki HCVX Fire Control. These models can
include or exclude dialer communication.
Models including dialer communication are the 2 zone HCVXD-2R, 4 zone HCVXD-4R and 8 zone HCVXD-
8R.
Models excluding dialer communication are the 2 zone HCVX-2R, 4 zone HCVX-4R and 8 zone HCVX-2R.
Power supply options of these models are available for 115 VAC or 230 VAC and cabinet colors are available
in red.
Reference Appendix B, Equipment list of this manual for a complete description of features available for the
HCVX Fire Control Panel.
This section describes:
Using This Manual
Related Documentation
Document Conventions
If You Need Help
The figure below illustrates the HCVX Fire Control Panel:
Figure 1-1
HCVX Fire Control Panel

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Installation and Operation Manual
Man-1194HA, Revision E01.04
Using This Manual
The following sections provide instructions for installing, testing and troubleshooting the HCVX Fire Control
Panel:
Section 1 Introduction provides document conventions, the technical help-line, repair and return
information.
Section 2 Overview provides a summary of features for the HCVX Fire Control Panel.
Section 3 Installation describes how to setup, install, test and troubleshoot the HCVX Fire Control Panel.
Section 4 Operation describes how to open security functions for Access Level 2 or Access Level 3, identify
Alarm Conditions, Controls and Indicators, understand Relay Contacts and how to Configure
Ancillary Circuit Boards.
Section 5 Maintenance and Repair describes how to maintain and repair the HCVX Fire Control Panel.
Appendix A Specifications provide characteristics of the HCVX Fire Control Panel.
Appendix B Equipment List provides model numbers for Hochiki HCVX Fire Control Panel HCVX Fire Control
Panels, loop devices, accessories, replacement parts and compatible Notification Appliances.
Appendix C Calculations provides calculations for determining load capacity, battery rating, and wiring length
of the HCVX Fire Control Panel.
Appendix D Operating Instructions provides an overview of HCVX Fire Control Panel status and control
instructions.
Related Documentation
The following documentation shall be used for installing and operating models of the HCVX Fire Control
Panel:
Installation and Operation Manual, Man-1194HA, Revision E01.XX
Operating Instructions, Man-1195HA, Revision E01.XX
UL Compliance Label, HA1864-00, Revision E01.XX

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Document Conventions
This document contains conventions for part numbers and writing style.
Part Numbers
Part numbers are provided in Section 1, Appendix B and Appendix D of this manual. Refer to Appendix D,
Door Label for a diagram summary of this manual. Refer to Appendix B, Equipment List for a complete list of
part numbers required for completing this installation.
Writing Styles
Before you begin using the HCVX Fire Control Panel, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions used
in this manual:
Italic type Denotes a displayed variable, a variable that you must type, or is used for emphasis.
Courier font Indicates text displayed on a computer screen.
If You Need Help
If you need technical support contact Hochiki at (800) 845 - 6692 or e-mail [e-mail].
Technical support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time.
Contacting Hochiki America Technical Support
On-site technicians familiar with the product issue should contact Technical Support and include the:
Product part number
Purchase order number
Product serial number
Current function of the product
Expected function of the product
Installation of the product