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XLS-REL
Technical Reference Manual
P/N 3100321 • Rev 2.0 • 01SEP01

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DOCUMENT HISTORY
Date Revision Reason for change
14FEB01 1.0 Initial release
01SEP01 2.0 Added: testing information; FMRC agency information; drawing
for preaction/deluge sprinkler systems; compatibility information
for releasing solenoid valves; programming statements
Deleted: Halon as a listed agent
Edited: compatible panel information; specification values for
consistency; drawings for nongeneric captions and missing
information; programming rules; cautions on accepting actual
devices; drawings in operational description

XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual i
Content
Important information • ii
Locating related documents • iii
Installation codes and standards • iv
Documentation conventions • vi
Chapter 1 Installing the XLS-REL •1.1
Introducing the XLS-REL • 1.2
Fire suppression systems • 1.3
Compatible panels and devices • 1.5
Specifications • 1.7
Mounting the XLS-REL • 1.9
Setting abort mode and delay times • 1.11
Reading LEDs • 1.13
Wiring the XLS-REL • 1.14
Chapter 2 Programming the XLS-REL •2.1
Programming the XLS-REL in the XLS100-SDU • 2.2
Programming the XLS-REL in the XLS1000-SDU (Revision 1.5) •
2.6
Programming the XLS-REL in the XLS1000-SDU (Revision 2.0) •
2.10
System testing • 2.14
Chapter 3 Operational description •3.1
Integrating the Releasing Module with fire alarm systems • 3.2
Developing a fire suppression plan • 3.4
Releasing fire suppression agents • 3.5
Chapter 4 XLS-REL trouble indications •4.1
XLS-REL indications on XLS100 panels • 4.2
XLS-REL indications on XLS1000 panels • 4.4
Index • Z.1

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Important information
Limitation of liability
This product has been designed to meet the requirements of
NFPA Standard 72, 1999 Edition; Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc., Standard 864, 8th Edition; and Underwriters Laboratories of
Canada, Inc., Standard ULC S527. Installation in accordance
with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions of the
authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) is mandatory. Honeywell
shall not under any circumstances be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages arising from loss of property or other
damages or losses owing to the failure of Honeywell products
beyond the cost of repair or replacement of any defective
products. Honeywell reserves the right to make product
improvements and change product specifications at any time.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of
this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, Honeywell
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
FCC warning
This equipment can generate and radiate radio frequency energy.
If this equipment is not installed in accordance with this manual,
it may cause interference to radio communications. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits
for Class B computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when this equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment is likely to cause interference, in which case the user
at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct the interference.

XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual iii
Content
Locating related documents
XLS100 documentation
A library of related documents supports the XLS100 product line.
Here is a complete list of the XLS100 library:
•XLS100 Installation and Service Manual (P/N 95-7587)
•XLS100 Network Supplement Manual (P/N 95-7585)
•XLS100 System Operations Manual (P/N 74-3056)
•XLS100 System Programming Manual (P/N 74-3057)
•XLS100 Installation Sheets (P/N 74-3474)
•XLS100-SDU Help
XLS1000 documentation
A library of related documents supports the XLS1000 product
line. Here is a complete list of the XLS1000 library:
•XLS1000 Installation and Service Manual (P/N 95-7545)
•XLS1000 System Operations Manual (P/N 74-2087)
•XLS1000 System Programming Manual (P/N 74-2089)
•XLS1000 Installation Sheets (P/N 74-3441)
•XLS1000 International Supplement Manual (P/N 74-3117)
•XLS1000-SDU Help
Signature Series documentation
The Signature Series Intelligent Smoke and Heat Detectors
Applications Bulletin (P/N 74-3065) provides instructions and
illustrations for various arrays of smoke and heat detectors.
The Signature Series Component Installation Manual (P/N 74-
3066) supports the installation of the Signature Series detectors
and modules.
The Serial Number Log Book (P/N 95-7586) provides a
convenient means for recording the serial number of each
Signature device installed in the fire alarm system.
Speaker and strobe documentation
The Speaker Application Guide (P/N 85000-0033) provides
information about the placement and layout of speakers for fire
alarm signaling and emergency voice communications.
The Strobe Applications Guide (P/N 85000-0049) provides
information for the placement and layout of strobes for fire alarm
signaling.

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Installation codes and standards
The Signature Series fire detection devices are designed to meet
the requirements of NFPA Standard 72, 1999 Edition;
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard 864, 8th Edition and
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, Inc. Standard ULC S527.
Other related codes and standards are listed below. Information
contained in this document is intended to serve as a guide.
Installation in accordance with the instruction sheets (provided
with Signature Series devices), applicable codes, and the
instructions of the AHJ is mandatory.
National Fire Protection Agency
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
1 Batterymarch Park PO Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
NFPA 11 Low-Expansion Foam
NFPA 11A Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 15 Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16 Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water
Spray systems
NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 70 National Electric Code
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (ULI)
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective
Signaling Systems
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
7 Crouse Road
Scarborough, Ontario M1R 3A9
ULC S527 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm
Systems
NFP
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Content
Other requirements
Other requirements that affect the installation of this system
include:
• State and local building codes
• AHJ
Factory Mutual Research Corporation
Factory Mutual Research
Corporation
1151 Boston Providence Turnpike
PO Box 9102
Norwood, MA 02062
1011-1012 Deluge and Preaction Systems
European standards
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC
as amended by 9/31/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
EN50130-4; 1995 Immunity requirements for
Components of Fire, Intruder, and
Social Alarm Systems
EN55022:1995 Limits and Methods of
Measurement of Radio
Disturbance Characteristics of
Information Technology
Components

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Documentation conventions
Notices throughout this manual inform the reader of practices and
conditions, which will affect physical safety, occupant safety,
equipment performance, and efficiency. Notices appear as
warnings, cautions, and notes.
Warnings
Warnings appear whenever property damage, injury, or loss of
life may occur through the neglect of safe practices and
conditions. You will see warnings in the following format:
Warning! Disconnect all wiring on TB4 of the XLS-REL
(release circuits 1 and 2) during system service. Disabled points
will not prevent activation of the release circuits. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in loss of life, serious injury,
or property damage.
Cautions
Cautions alert you to practices that may damage equipment,
software, or project databases. For example, the manual provides
a caution against corrupting the database.
Caution! Do not use the Accept Actual function in the Signature
Mapping tool. Accepting actual data may corrupt the database by
causing it to see every accepted device as two devices.
Notes
Notes provide instructions to help you save time or avoid wasting
it. For example, a note may inform you that a system does not
support a function so you will not waste time looking for it.
Note: XLS100 systems do not support matrix groups.

XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual 1.1
Chapter 1
Installing the XLS-REL
Summary
The XLS-REL supports a variety of fire suppression applications.
These applications include sprinkler systems and automatic fire
extinguishing systems. When you install the XLS-REL, follow
agency and local requirements along with the instructions in this
manual.
Content
Introducing the XLS-REL • 1.2
Description • 1.2
Features • 1.2
Fire suppression systems • 1.3
Sprinkler systems • 1.3
Automatic fire extinguishing systems • 1.4
Compatible panels and devices • 1.5
Panels • 1.5
Power supplies • 1.5
Solenoid polarizing relays • 1.5
Abort stations • 1.5
Service disconnect stations • 1.5
Releasing solenoid valves • 1.6
Listing agencies • 1.6
Specifications • 1.7
Mounting the XLS-REL • 1.9
Setting abort mode and delay times • 1.11
Choosing the abort mode • 1.11
Setting the DIP switches • 1.11
Reading LEDs • 1.13
Wiring the XLS-REL • 1.14
Observing equipment and personal safety • 1.14
Running the wires • 1.14

Installing the XLS-REL
1.2 XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual
Introducing the XLS-REL
Description
The XLS-REL Releasing Module (Figure 1-1) is a Signature
Series component consisting of:
• Two supervised release circuits
• Two supervised prerelease circuits
• One supervised manual release input circuit
• One supervised abort circuit for a normally-open abort switch
• One first alarm output relay (Form C contact)
The XLS-REL controls operations for deluge, preaction, and
automatic fire extinguishing systems. The module controls the
release of gas and other fire suppression agents through release
solenoids.
Figure 1-1: XLS-REL Releasing Module
Features
The XLS-REL includes:
• Deluge sprinkler operation
• Preaction sprinkler operation
• Automatic fire extinguishing operation
• Selectable abort modes
• Intelligent microprocessor
RELEASE028.CDR

XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual 1.3
Installing the XLS-REL
Fire suppression systems
Sprinkler systems
The XLS-REL works with two types of sprinkler systems: deluge
and preaction. The primary difference between both systems is
the type of sprinkler head (or nozzle) that terminates the pipes.
Table 1-1 outlines the Factory Mutual Research Corporation
(FMRC) requirements for deluge and preaction systems. FMRC
also requires FM-approved compatible release valves. See
Table 1-4 in Compatible panels and devices.
Deluge sprinkler systems
In Deluge sprinkler systems, open-valve sprinkler heads
terminate pipes connected to a water supply controlled by a single
valve. When the system detects a fire it automatically opens the
valve to allow the waterflow through all of the sprinkler heads.
Deluge sprinklers are useful for applications that require the
simultaneous discharge of water through every sprinkler.
The following fire detection systems meet FRMC requirements
for deluge systems:
• Wet pilot sprinkler line
• Dry pilot sprinkler line
• Hydraulic rate-of-rise
• Pneumatic rate-of-rise
• Electric
Preaction sprinkler systems
In preaction sprinkler systems, closed-valve sprinkler heads
terminate pipes connected directly to a water supply. The water
supply is usually in the same area as the sprinklers and the pipes
are supervised for air pressure. Preaction sprinklers are useful
where it is important to prevent the accidental discharge of water.
The following fire detection systems meet FRMC requirements
for preaction systems:
• Hydraulic rate-of-rise
• Pneumatic rate-of-rise
• Electric
Table 1-1: FM approval requirements for deluge and preaction sprinkler systems
Specification Value
Standby operation 90 hours
Alarm operation 10 minutes
NFPA style Class A (Style D or E) or Class A (Style 2, 5, 6, or 7)

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Automatic fire extinguishing systems
Warning! Improper applications of fire suppression agents can
lead to property damage, injury, or loss of life. Consult the
applicable NFPA documents and the authority having jurisdiction
(AHJ) for more information.
Automatic fire extinguishing systems automatically detect and
extinguish fires. They require no manual input because detectors
automatically activate releasing solenoids or sprinkler valves.
Table 1-2 provides a list of the fire suppression agents and the
applicable NFPA documents.
Warning! The XLS-REL is not listed for use with CO2 or Halon
suppression systems.
Table 1-3 outlines the FMRC requirements for automatic fire
extinguishing systems.
Table 1-2: Fire suppression agents and NFPA documentation
Agent NFPA documentation
Low-expansion foam NFPA 11
Medium- and high-expansion foam NFPA 11A
Sprinklers NFPA 13
Water spray NFPA 15
Foam-water NFPA 16
Dry chemicals NFPA 17
Table 1-3: FM approval requirements for automatic fire extinguishing systems
Specification Value
Standby operation 24 hours
Alarm operation 10 minutes
NFPA style B or D
FMRC documentation FMRC Approval Guide (Volume 1)

XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual 1.5
Installing the XLS-REL
Compatible panels and devices
Panels
The XLS-REL is compatible with XLS100 and XLS1000 fire
alarm control panels. You may install the XLS-REL in any of the
following enclosures:
•XLS-WB(X)series
• RACCR series
• 3-RCC series
• 3-CAB series
•MFC-A
Note: Maintain a 1-inch (25.4 mm) minimum clearance all
around the XLS-REL. The clearance space must also comply
with the National Electrical Code.
Power supplies
The XLS-REL is compatible with the following power supplies:
• 2-PPS(-220)
• 2-PPS/6A(-220)
• SIGA-APS(-220)
• 3-BPS/M(-220)
• 3-PPS/M(-220)
• XLS-BPS6(-220)*
• XLS-BPS10(-220)*
*Not compatible with FMRC sprinkler applications that require
90 hours of standby.
Solenoid polarizing relays
Use the RELA-EOL with the XLS-REL. For more information,
see the RELA-EOL installation sheet.
Abort stations
The XLS-REL is only compatible with normally-open,
momentary-action abort stations. Abort stations must be listed
with the appropriate agencies in your area. See Listing agencies.
Service disconnect stations
The XLS-REL is only compatible with listed service disconnect
stations that are normally-closed (minimum 2.0 Amps). Service
disconnect stations must be listed with the appropriate agencies in
your area. See Listing agencies.

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1.6 XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual
Releasing solenoid valves
Releasing solenoid valves must be listed with the appropriate
agencies in your area. FMRC requires FM-approved solenoid
release valves. Table 1-4 lists the FM-approved solenoid release
valves that work with the Releasing Module.
For other listing agencies that may apply to your area, see Listing
agencies.
Listing agencies
Listing agencies include:
• Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC)
• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
• Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC)
Table 1-4: FM-approved solenoid release valves
Group Company Model
A Skinner LV2LBX25
D ASCO 8210G207
E Skinner 73218BN4UNLVNDC111C2
F Skinner 73212BN4TNLVNDC322C2
G Skinner 71395SN2ENJINOH111C2

XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual 1.7
Installing the XLS-REL
Specifications
*Riser current: Total current of output circuits is limited to the
power riser input current (up to 4 amps) minus 170 mA.
Power riser
Input voltage 24 Vdc
Supervisory current 25 mA, max.
Alarm current 170 mA min., 4 A max.
(depends on output circuit loading)
Line resistance See Table 1-5.
Release circuits, TB4
Output (release circuit 1) 2 A @ 24 Vdc, max. (*See riser current.) TB4-1 and TB4-2
Output (release circuit 2) 2 A @ 24 Vdc, max. (*See riser current.) TB4-3 and TB4-4
Valves per circuit 4 valves, max.
Line resistance See Table 1-6.
End of line device 47 kWresistor
Prerelease circuits, TB5
Output (prerelease circuit 1) 2 A @ 24 Vdc, max. (*See riser current.) TB5-1 and TB5-2
Output (prerelease circuit 2) 2 A @ 24 Vdc, max. (*See riser current.) TB5-3 and TB5-4
Line resistance See Table 1-6.
End of line device 47 kWresistor
Manual release input circuit, TB3-1 and TB3-2
Line resistance 25 W/wire, #18 AWG = 3800 ft (0.75 mm2= 1158 m)
End of line device 47 kWresistor
Circuit capacitance 0.1 mF, m a x .
Abort circuit, TB3-3 and TB3-4
Line resistance 25 W/wire, #18 AWG = 3800 ft (0.75 mm2= 1158 m)
End of line device 47 kWresistor
Circuit capacitance 0.1 mF, m a x .
First alarm contact, TB2
Contact rating 3 A @ 24 Vdc, (resistive load) Form C
Signature Data line, TB1
Operating voltage 15.2 to 19.95 Vdc
Supervisory current 1 mA
Alarm current 1 mA
Line resistance See the installation sheet of the Signature loop controller.
Maximum quantity Ten XLS-RELs per loop

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Environmental conditions
Operating temperature 32 to 120 °F (0 to 49 °C)
Storage temperature -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)
Humidity 0 to 93% RH, non-condensing
Table 1-5: Power riser
Total riser
current
(Amps)
Distance from XLS-REL to power supply Wire
resistance
(Wper wire)
#12 AWG 2.5 mm2#14 AWG 1.5 mm2
4.0 29 ft 8.84 m 20 ft 6.10 m 0.050
3.5 34 ft 10.36 m 23 ft 7.01 m 0.057
3.0 39 ft 11.89 m 27 ft 8.23 m 0.067
2.5 47 ft 14.33 m 32 ft 9.75 m 0.080
2.0 59 ft 17.98 m 40 ft 12.19 m 0.100
1.5 78 ft 23.77 m 53 ft 16.15 m 0.133
1.0 118 ft 35.97 m 80 ft 24.38 m 0.200
Table 1-6: Prerelease and release circuits (per circuit)
Total riser
current
(Amps)
Distance from XLS-REL to signals Wire
resistance
(Wper wire)
#12 AWG 2.5 mm2#14 AWG 1.5 mm2
2.00 176 ft 53.64 m 120 ft 36.58 m 0.300
1.75 202 ft 61.57 m 137 ft 41.76 m 0.343
1.50 235 ft 71.63 m 160 ft 48.77 m 0.400
1.25 282 ft 85.95 m 192 ft 58.52 m 0.480
1.00 353 ft 107.59 m 240 ft 73.15 m 0.600
0.50 706 ft 215.19 m 480 ft 146.30 m 1.200

XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual 1.9
Installing the XLS-REL
Mounting the XLS-REL
Caution! The XLS-REL and the MFC-A require separation
between power-limited and nonpower-limited wiring. See the
MFC-A installation sheet for details about power-limited wiring
in that enclosure. See Wiring the XLS-REL for details about
power-limited wiring on the XLS-REL.
To mount the XLS-REL to the MFC-A:
1 Align the XLS-REL to the designated mounting holes in the
MFC-A (Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3).
2 Secure the XLS-REL to the MFC-A with the washers and
screws provided.
3 Run the wiring from the XLS-REL to the fire suppression
components through the conduit knockouts in the MFC-A.
Figure 1-2: Mounting the XLS-REL
To mount the XLS-REL in other enclosures:
1 Use the XLS-REL to mark the mounting hole locations
(Figure 1-4).
2 Drill the mounting holes at the marks made in step 1
(mounting hole diameter = 0.125 in or 3.175 mm).
3 Mount the XLS-REL in the cabinet with the screws and
washers provided.
#6 Flat Washers
#6-32 self-tapping screws
MFC-A
Releasing Module
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1.10 XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual
Figure 1-3: MFC-A/XLS-REL footprint
Figure 1-4: XLS-REL mounting holes in compatible cabinets
Releasing Module
footprint
MFC-A
Conduit knockout
Conduit knockout
RELEASE024.CDR
#6 Flat Washers
#6-32
Self-tapping
Screws
Releasing Module
Mounting space
See compatible enclosure installation
sheets for the routing of power-limited
and nonpower-limited wiring.
Mounting hole diameter is
0.125 in (or 3.175 mm)
Interior surface of enclosure
Interior surface of enclosure
Mark the mounting hole locations here.
2
[1]
Notes
[1]
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XLS-REL Technical Reference Manual 1.11
Installing the XLS-REL
Setting abort mode and delay times
Choosing the abort mode
Table 1-7 provides descriptions for the XLS-REL abort modes.
Note: Abort modes 3 and 4 do not comply with UL or ULC.
Setting the DIP switches
Warning! Press the Reset switch at the fire alarm control panel
whenever you change the DIP switch settings. Otherwise, the
new settings will not take effect.
Figure 1-5 shows the default DIP switch settings of the
XLS-REL. Tables 1-8 through 1-11 provide the DIP switch
settings for the XLS-REL abort modes and delay time settings.
Table 1-7: Abort mode descriptions
Mode Description
1 (Factory default) If the abort is initiated before the automatic delay timer expires, it
will prevent the releasing action. The automatic delay timer will
continue to run while the abort is active. When the abort is
restored, the release will occur with the expiration of the
automatic delay timer or the abort delay timer, whichever occurs
last.
2 If the abort is initiated before the automatic delay timer expires, it
will prevent the releasing action. The automatic delay timer will
stop running. When the abort is restored, the automatic delay
timer will resume and the release will occur with the expiration of
the timer.
3 (Industrial Risk Insurers) To be recognized as valid, the abort must be active when the
second alarm is received. When the abort is restored, the
release will occur with the expiration of the abort delay timer (set
for 10 sec). If the valid abort is held for more than 10 seconds,
the automatic delay timer is inactive. If the valid abort is held for
less than 10 seconds, the automatic delay timer operates as
programmed.
4 (International) If the abort is initiated before the automatic delay timer expires, it
will prevent the releasing action. The automatic delay timer will
stop running. When the abort is restored, the automatic delay
timer will reset and commence time from t = 0. The release will
occur with the expiration of the timer setting minus 10 seconds.

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Figure 1-5: XLS-REL DIP switches
Table 1-8: Abort mode settings
Abort mode SW1 SW2
1 (Default) 0 0
201
3 (IRI) 1 0
4 (International) 1 1
Table 1-9: Manual delay time settings
Time delay SW3 SW4
No delay 0 0
10 seconds (Default) 0 1
20 seconds 1 0
30 seconds 1 1
Table 1-10: Automatic delay time settings
Time delay SW5 SW6 SW7
10 seconds 0 0 0
20 seconds 0 0 1
30 seconds 0 1 0
40 seconds 0 1 1
50 seconds (Default) 1 0 0
Table 1-11: Abort delay time settings
Time delay SW8
No delay 0
10 seconds (Default) 1
ON ON
0001 1001
SW
1234 5678
1 = On
0 = Off
SW
TB3 TB2
TB6
Releasing
Module
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