Honeywell Gent Vigilon User manual

Installation instructions
Vigilon panel
based Fire detection and alarm system
up to 2km
loop
Vigilon Fire System
GENT 2015
Designed to EN54 Pt 2 & 4
Healthy
15:45
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Sounder
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Contents
Contents
Notes 4
Installation 4
Second fix 4
Fixture and fittings 4
As fitted drawings 4
Cable type and routing 4
Fire sensor covers 4
Earth continuity 5
Power supply 5
Mains supply 5
Local Manual Call Point 5
EN54 information 6
Optional functions with requirements
of European standard 6
System wiring 7
Cable separation 7
Lightning protection 7
Cables 8
Requirements of cables 8
Mains Supply cable 8
Repeat indicator to panel cable 8
Loop cables 9
Enhanced loop cables 9
Standard loop cables 9
2.5mm² Loop cable 9
Network cables 10
Enhanced Network cables 10
Standard Network cables 10
Loop circuit design 12
Loop Card 12
Post October 2013 Loop Card 12
Condition of use 12
Battery Standby and Loop load
calculator tool 12
Loop Cable length 12
Loop device load and length
calculations for 2Km loop card 12
What are Lumped and Distributed
alarm device loads? 13
Distributed alarm device load 13
Lumped alarm device load 13
Vigilon Loop Diagnostic tool 13
Typical Vigilon System 14
Vigilon panel 15
Features 15
Technical data 16
Control panel 16
Batteries and Battery Box 18
Power supply 19
Panel installation 20
Mounting & cable entry points 21
Semi-Flush fixing the control panel 22
Battery box for VIG1-72 panel 23
19 inch Rack mounting frames 23
Wiring the battery box 24
Cable termination on enclosure 25
Wiring tests 25
Mains & battery supply cables 25
Mains supply 26
Terminals for external circuits 27
Device loop circuits 28
Master alarm circuits 29
Clean contacts 29
Auxiliary relay circuits 30
RS232 / RS485 Communication 31
Connecting a Remote printer 32
Network of systems 33
Network connections 34
Copper network connections 34
Network wiring 34
Fibre network connections 35
Network cable screen continuity 35
How to minimise cross talk 35
Domain Bridge across Networks 36
Methods of domain bridging 36
Star connection 36
Fibre Optic Domain bridge using
FO Network DOM card 37
RS232 Domain bridge using
Domain IO card 37
Domain bridge using NPORT module 38
Modem Domain bridge 39
On completion of wiring installation 39
S-Quad Sensors 40
Siting 41
Do’s and Don’t 41
Metal back box 42
In - Out wiring to S-Quad bases 42
Programmable input/output 43
Tools for S-Quad 44
Vigilon panel parts 45
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Preface
This is the forth issue of the Installation
instructions for the Vigilon 4-6 loop panel
having the 2Km loop cards. It covers the
approval of 60hz mains frequency, battery
charge current data and fire alarm routing
options.
These instructions must be read in
conjunction with BS 5839 : Part 1,
which is the Code of Practice for
design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of systems in non-domestic
premises.
Associated Documents
Vigilon panel based system -
Operating instructions
Log book
Conventions
This is a note to highlight
important text that is
normally hidden in the
main text.
This is either a caution
to prevent damage to the
equipment or a warning
to inform of dangerous
conditions that may result
in injury or death.
Abbreviations
ac Alternating current
dc Direct current
EOL End of line
ESD Electrostatic discharge
FARE Fire Alarm Routing Equipment
FPE Fire Protection Equipment
I/F Interface
IO or
I/O
Input Output
IP Ingress protection
LCD Liquid crystal display
LED Light emitting diode
LPCB Loss prevention council
certification board
MCC Master control card (CARD 0)
MCP Manual call point
MICC Mineral insulated copper cable
N/C Normally closed
N/O Normally open
OC or
O/C
Open circuit
PCB Printed circuit board
PSU Power supply unit
QB Quick blow (fuse)
SC or
S/C
Short circuit
T Anti-surge (fuse)
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Installation
Notes
The power-up of the control panel
and commissioning of the system is
done by the Servicing organisation.
Installation
It is recommended that the installer follow
the general requirements of
BS 5839 : Part 1 : 2013, which is the code
of practice relating to fire detection and
alarm systems for buildings. The installer
must follow the relevant parts of
BS 7671 : 2008 Requirements for
Electrical installations, IEE wiring
regulations 17th edition if installation is in
the United Kingdom.
Second fix
To prevent the possibility of damage
or dirt degrading the performance
or appearance of the products, the
installation of second fix items should be
delayed until all major building work in the
area is complete.
The installation of all
outstanding parts and the
panel power up is usually
carried out during system
commissioning.
Fixture and fittings
It is the installers responsibility to provide
adequate fixtures and fittings for the type
of construction surface onto which a
product is to be installed, whilst utilising
the fixing points on the respective
product. As an aid to this decision, the
weight and overall size of each full
assembly together with implications on
cable entries and routing should be taken
into consideration.
All these procedures
assume that the cable,
gland, steel box (BESA
box) and other related
accessories are provided
by the installer.
As fitted drawings
The installer should acquire site specific
information from the interested parties,
for details on the location of products
for installation. The acquired information
together with this guide and the relevant
standards should be used to assist the
work.
Each product assembly can be identified
from its package label. The contents of
all packages should be checked for any
discrepancies.
Cable type and routing
Appropriate attention must be given
to ensure the correct cable type is
installed in accordance with ‘as fitted
drawings’, site specific information and
recommendations of
BS 5839 Part 1 : 2013. The cables must
be installed using cable manufacturers
recommended fixing and accessories.
Fire sensor covers
Each fire sensor may be supplied with a
plastic dust cover. If supplied, the cover
must be fitted to prevent dust and dirt
from the building work contaminating the
fire sensor.
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Earth continuity
All earth connection points should
be clean to provide a good electrical
conductivity path. To maintain the earth
continuity: all earth leads and fittings
provided should be installed. The loop
cable screen must be continued through
each system device on the loop circuit,
whether the earth is connected to the
device or not.
Do not use any part of
building structure for
earthing.
Some of the system products having
metal enclosures have a zinc coating
around the cable termination points,
the coating provides a good electrical
conductivity path for cable earth
termination. The zinc coating on metal
enclosures should not be damaged. Any
damage will expose bare metal, which
can corrode and make a poor earth
connection.
Power supply
The power to the system is derived from
the mains and battery supplies. Before
removal of a card or disconnection of
cable from the panel ensure both mains
and battery supplies are disconnected.
Mains supply
Mains supply to any fire alarm control
and indicating equipment must be via
an unswitched 5A fused spur unit. A
disconnect device must be provided to
disconnect both poles and must have a
minimum gap of 3mm. The disconnect
device should be available as part of the
building installation and must be easily
accessible after installation is complete.
All mains powered
equipment must be
earthed.
Local Manual Call Point
To comply with the requirements of
EN54-2 : 1997 a conventional manual call
point must be installed near the Control
panel. The call point must be wired to a
monitored line input of an interface unit.
During commissioning of the system a
Command Build No 250 associated with
the monitored line input must be set up to
evacuate all sectors without delay.
Failure to install and
configure a local manual
call point in the manner
described above when
delays are set up on the
system will result in the
panel not complying to
EN54-2 : 1997.
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Local Manual Call Point
EN54 information
Optional functions with requirements of European standard
The Control panel complies with the requirements of EN54-2 : 1997. In addition to
the basic requirements of the standard the panel conforms to the following optional
clauses:
Clause Description
7.8 Output to fire alarm devices
7.9 Control of Fire Alarm Routing Equipment FARE
(options with requirements) sub clause:
7.9.1 Output to FARE
7.10 Output to Fire Protection Equipment FPE
(options with requirements) sub clause:
7.10.1 Output Type A
7.11 Delays to action outputs
7.12 Dependencies on more than one alarm signal
(options with requirements) sub clause:
7.12.3 Type C dependency
8.3 Fault signals from point
9.5 Disablement of each addressable point
10 Test condition
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System wiring
If instructed, the installer may need to terminate as well as connect the cables to the
appropriate terminal blocks.
Cable separation
Where the outgoing and return cables of a loop circuit covers more than the equivalent
of one zone they must not run together, for example, either close to the Control Panel
or in a service duct. There should be as much physical separation as possible between
the cables and the mechanical protection of the cable should be to a particularly high
standard. This is to minimise the risk of accidental damage to both cables.
Lightning protection
Where a loop cable is mounted to an external wall or between two buildings then
consideration should be given to the use of lightning protection devices.
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Vigilon
Control
Panel
1
1
2 2
Zone circuit
Sounder circuit
3
230V ac
Other loop devices
Vigilon
Control
Panel
1
1
2 2
Zone circuit
Sounder circuit
3
230V ac
3
230V ac
Other loop devices
4
Secure
Network
3
1
2
4
4
Loop voltage
surge protection
Mains 230Vac
voltage surge
protection
Input Output line
voltage surge
protection
Network
voltage surge
protection
There must be a good earth
connection to the voltage surge
protection device.
Loop
powered
interface
Mains
powered
interface
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Requirements of cables
Cables
Requirements of cables
The British Standard
BS 5839 Part 1 : 2013 Code of
practice for system design, installation,
commissioning and maintenance states
the requirements for standard and fire
resisting cables in Clause 26.2 section
d & e. “d) Standard fire resisting cables
should meet PH 30 classification when
tested in accordance with EN50200 and
maintain circuit integrity if exposed to the
following test:
- a sample of the cable is simultaneously
exposed to flame at a temperature of
830ºC - 0+40ºC and mechanical shock
for 15min, followed by simultaneous
exposure to water spray and mechanical
shock for a further 15min.
e) Enhanced fire resisting cables should
meet the PH120 classification when
tested in accordance with EN 50200 and
maintain circuit integrity if exposed to the
following test:
- a single sample of the cable is
simultaneously exposed to flame at a
temperature of 930ºC - 0+40ºC and
mechanical shock for a period of 60min,
followed by simultaneous exposure to
water spray and mechanical shock for a
further 60min.”
The cables listed in this manual are
those that have been tested/assessed
for EMC compliance with the system
products.
Mains Supply cable
The mains supply cable must be a
standard fire resisting type and should
meet PH30 classification, such as
standard or enhanced cable.
Repeat indicator to panel cable
A maximum of 1Km cable distance is
allowed between Control Panel and
Repeat indicator panel
Belden No. 9842 EIA RS485
Applications, O/A Beldfoil® Braid
having two twisted pairs
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Loop cables
There is a maximum limit
of 2Km loop cable usage
allowed per loop circuit.
This maximum limit is the
sum of the cable used on
main loop circuit, spurs
off main loop circuit, plus
cable runs to all input
/ output lines off loop
powered interface units
installed on the same loop.
There is a further
maximum limit of 100m
cable run allowed per
input/output line off loop
powered interface unit.
The device loop cable carries both data
and power, therefore its selection is
important. Note the following:
In countries where the European
EMC directive is in force, only EMC
Compliant cables are to be used.
The loop cable usage must not
exceed 2Km. This includes the cable
used on main loop and spur circuits.
Single pair cable must be used. It is
NOT permissible to run mixed loops
or outgoing and return pairs in a
multi core cable, due to inadequate
separation and possible electrical
interference problems.
Each core of the loop cable must be
1.5mm2cross section area.
the cable screen must be capable of
being earthed at each system device
(outstation).
Red is the preferred cover sheath for
fire applications.
The specified loop circuit cables are
also suitable for wiring master alarm,
auxiliary relay, input/output lines and
mains supply.
Enhanced loop cables
Approved cables for loop wiring
(EMC Compliant)
Draka Firetuf FT120 Enhanced -
FTPLUS2EH1.5RD
(formally Firetuf FT Plus)
Datwyler Pyrofil Enhanced
Mineral insulated cable (MICC) to
BS6207:Part 1
Prysmian (formally Pirelli) FP PLUS *
Standard loop cables
Approved cables for loop wiring
(EMC Compliant)
AEI Cables FIRETEC *
Alcatel cable PYROLON E *
distributed by Winstonlead
BICC Pyrotenax FLAMESIL FRC *
Cavicel SpA FIRECEL SR 114H *
distributed by Cables Britain
Datwyler Pyrofil Standard *
(previously LIFELINE)
Draka Firetuf EMC Standard 1.5mm2
FTEMC2EH1.5RDR
Draka Firetuf FTES2EH1.5 (previously
FTZ2E1.5 FIRETUF OHLS *) fire
resistant data cable
Huber & Suhner RADOX FR *
Prysmian (formally Pirelli)
FP200 FLEX *
Prysmian (formally Pirelli)
FP200 GOLD *
Raydex CDT FG950 *
2.5mm² Loop cable (2.5Km loop)
The cable reference for
a 2.5mm2loop cable is
similar to 1.5mm2cable,
for example the cable
referece for a Draka Firetuf
1.5mm2is FTPLUS2EH1.5
and for a 2.5mm2it is
FTPLUS2EH2.5, consult
cable supplier.
For cables marked with an * see note on
the next page.
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Network cables
The cables marked * utilise
laminated aluminium tape with a
tinned drain wire for electrostatic
screening. Under certain
environmental conditions galvanic
action may take place between
the aluminium and the drain wire.
This will severely degrade EMC
performance as the foil to drain wire
impedance will increase. Armoured
variants of these can also be used
for wiring a loop circuit.
Network cables
Enhanced Network cables
Approved cables for network wiring
(EMC Compliant)
Draka Firetuf FT120 Enhanced
FTPLUS3EH1.5
(Previously Firetuf FT Plus)
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
3 Cores, each having 1.5mm2cross
section area
Fireshield Enhanced FSN G2000
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
3 Cores (1 pair + 1) and earth
each core having 1mm2cross
section area
Mineral insulated copper cable
800m maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance.
BS6207: Part 1
3 parallel cores
having continuous metal sheath
encapsulating
each core having 1.5mm2cross
section area
a red cover sheath (preferred for
alarm applications)
Prysmian (formally Pirelli) FP Plus*
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
3 Cores each having 1.5mm2cross
section area
Standard Network cables
Approved cables for network wiring
(EMC Compliant)
Belden Armoured equivalent
This cable being a two pair cable
to BS5308:Part 1 (type 2) 0.5mm2
(16/0.2mm).
600m maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance.
Belden No 9729 (UL Style 2493)
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
2 twisted pairs
Each pair individually screened
24AWG (7 strands x 32 AWG)
Capacitance between conductors
39.4pF/m at 1kHz
Capacitance conductor to screen
72.2pF/m at 1kHz
Temperature range -30oC to +60oC
Belden No. 9842 EIA RS485
Applications, O/A Beldfoil® Braid
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
Must have following characteristics:
2 twisted pairs
24AWG (7 strands x 32 AWG)
conductors
Characteristic impedance -
120ohms
Capacitance between conductors -
42pF/m at 1kHz
Capacitance conductor to screen -
75.5pF/m at 1kHz
Standard network cables continued on
the next page.
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Belden TR No. 89729
(Teflon jacketed)
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
2 twisted pairs
Each pair individually screened
24AWG (7 strands x 32 AWG)
Capacitance between conductors
39.4pF/m at 1kHz
Capacitance - conductor to screen
72.2pF/m at 1kHz
Temperature range up to 200oC
Datwyler PYROFIL 8750-U/R*
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
4 cores
each core having 1.5mm2cross
section area
Delta Crompton Firetuf FDZ1000*
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
3 cores
Doncaster Cables Firesure Plus*
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
4 Cores (2- pair plus earth)
each core having 1.5mm2cross
section area
Huber & Schner Radox series FR
communication cable*
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
3 cores twisted triad screened
1.5mm2(7/0.42 stranded)
conductors
Nominal impedance 200 ohms
(1KHz)
Capacitance - conductors 110pF/m
(1KHz)
Capacitance - screen to core
210pF/m (1KHz)
Fire resistance tested to BS6387
category CWZ and IEC 331.
Prysmian (formally Pirelli)
FP200 Flex*
800m maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
3 Cores, each having 1.5mm2cross
section area
Prysmian (formally Pirelli)
FP200 Gold*
1.2Km maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
3 Cores
each core having 1.5mm2cross
section area
Prysmian (formally Pirelli)
FP 400 Armoured
800m maximum Panel to Panel or
Panel to Network node cable distance
4 Cores, each stranded 1.5mm2
cross section area
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Post March 2014 Loop Card
Loop circuit design
It is important that redundancy is built into the system to
accommodate for future expansions and change of area usage in the
protected premises.
The number of devices on a loop circuit can be limited by the total number of
addresses available, the electrical load on the circuit, the maximum cable length and
other geographical considerations.
A loop circuit must not cover more than 10,000m2of floor area of a protected site
In total a maximum of 200 devices are allowed per loop circuit.
Loop Card
Post March 2014 Loop Card
The panel is supplied with one Post March 2014 Loop Card (VIG-LPC-EN). If more
than one loop is required then acquire additional card for each additional loop.
Condition of use
The Loop Card (VIG-LPC-EN) must never be fitted as a replacement
card in a Vigilon panel where 3400 devices are installed on its loop
circuits.
Up to 2Km loop length is possible with S4 and S3 Mark 2 devices installed on a
loop circuit. In this case a rough method for calculating the loop load and loop cable
length is shown in the leaflet for the loop card. For a precise loop load and battery
standby calculation use the ‘Battery Standby and Loop load calculator’ tool.
Up to 1Km loop length is possible with 34000 devices or a mix of 34000, S4 and S3
devices installed on a loop circuit. Again for precise loop load and battery standby
calculation use the ‘Battery Standby and Loop load calculator’ tool.
Battery Standby and Loop load calculator tool
The ‘Battery standby and loop load calculator’ tool can be downloaded from
www.gentexpert.co.uk website by registered users.
Loop Cable length
The loop cable length is defined as the sum of the length of cable used on the main
loop plus that used on all the spur circuits off the main loop having system devices.
Loop device load and length calculations for 2Km loop card
There can be up to 200 devices on a loop cable of up to 2Km length when using
Loop Card (VIG-LPC-EN), where both device count and cable length are dictated by
the number of alarm devices on the loop and how they are positioned, distributed or
lumped together.
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Vigilon fire system
What are Lumped and Distributed alarm device loads?
S4
AV
S3
AV
S4
S4
AV
S4
AV
S4
AV
S4
AV
S3
AV
S3
AV
S4S4
S4
C
D
S3
AV
S4
S4
S4
This example
shows lumped devices
along cable length .
S4
AV
S3
AV
S4
S4
AV
S4
AV
S3
AV
S3
AV
S4S4
S4
S3
AV
S4 S4
S4
S3
AV
S4
AV
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AV
S3
AV
S4
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S4
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Control Panel
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Control Panel
Example of Lumped alarm device load
Where 35% of the alarm devices are
lumped together in 1/4 segment , , or of a loop.
S4
AV
S3
AV
Distributed alarm devices are evenly
spaced along the entire length of the loop cable
from end to end.
S4
AV
S3
AV
Example of Distributed alarm device load
CD
B
A
S4
AV
S3
AV
- Audio Visual S4 and S3 devices S4- S4 Sensor only devices - Other system deviceskey:
Distributed alarm device load
Where the alarm load is distributed along the entire length of the loop using:
1.5mm² cable, the loop length can be up to 2Km with up to 200 devices
2.5mm² cable, the loop length can be up to 2.5Km with up to 200 devices.
Lumped alarm device load
If the alarm devices are lumped together on a loop circuit then there is a trade off
between the number of alarm devices and loop cable length possible, see also loop
card leaflet which can be downloaded by registered users from www.gentexpert.co.uk.
Vigilon Loop Diagnostic tool
The Vigilon Loop Diagnostic Tool can be used to diagnose loop circuits driven by Post
March 2014 Loop Cards (VIG-LPC-EN) fitted in the panel.
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Typical Vigilon System
Typical Vigilon System
The loop allows wiring of addressable devices like fire sensors, alarm sounders, call
points, interface units, mimic and repeat panels, a combined maximum of up to 200
devices are allowed per loop circuit, a further limit on a loop circuit is determined by
device loading.
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Repeat Panel
Conventional 2-wire
system equipment
(eg 7800 detectors)
Conventional 2-wire
system equipment
230V ac / 24V dc
Magnetic door
release
230V ac
230V ac Output to control plant
Input output signals
may be used to control
and monitor:
Plant equipment
Building management system
Tx Rx
Loop circuit 1
T
S3
Mimic Panel
Spur
T
S3
S4
S4
230V ac
Addressable System Devices
- Manual Call Point
- T Breaker
T
- End of Line Unit
- Magnetic door release
Conventional Products off
interface inputs
- Alarm sounder
- Conventional Fire Detector
- Manual Call Point
- Beam sensor
Transmitter and receiver
Tx
Rx
S3
- S-Cubed
Voice enhanced Speech,
Sounder, Strobe Unit
S4
- S-Quad
Sensor Speech Sounder &
VAD/Strobe
- S4 1-Input
loop powered interface
S4
i
- S4 1-Output + Confirmation
input loop powered interface
S4
o
- S4 Mains switching output
loop powered interface
S4
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- S4 4-Input/Output
loop powered interface
S4
i/o
- Remote LED
L
LED off S sensor
4
S4
S4
S4
S4
i/o
S4
i
S4
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S4
Optional Loop circuits 2 to 4/6
Fire /Fault
Two auxiliary relays
contacts
rated 1A @ 24Vdc
Battery box
(needed for
VIG1-72 only)
Conventional
Sounders on
(Two master
alarm circuits)
400mA per circuit
Clean
contacts rated
1A @ 24Vdc
230V ac
EN Vigilon
Control Panel
Port 1 (RS485)
Port 0 (RS232)
S4
MP
- S4 - Input/Output
mains powered interface unit
S4
MP
S4
L
- S4 - Input/Output
ASD interface unit
S4
ASD
S4
ASD
FAAST
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Vigilon fire system
Vigilon panel
Vigilon Fire System
GENT 2015
Designed to EN54 Pt 2 & 4
Healthy
15:45
Fault
System Fault
Test
Fire
Power
Power Fault
Fault/Dis
Disablement
Sounder
Previous
Next
Delay
Verif y
Active
Fire Routing O/P
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The Vigilon panels
(VIG1-24 or VIG1-72)
are analogue
addressable fire alarm
panel designed to the
requirements of
EN54-2 : 1997 and
EN54-4 : 1997
The panels can
accommodate up to 4 or 6 loop circuits for
the connection of Vigilon range of
analogue and addressable devices. The
panels have integral mains derived power
supply. The VIG1-24 panel has integral
batteries and the VIG1-72 panel have
batteries fitted in a separate enclosure for
extended standby supply. The batteries
supply standby power in the event of
mains power failure. A lockable front door
prevents unauthorised access to fire
alarm controls but allows all of the
indicators to be seen. The panels have
integral zonal indicators to provide zone
fire or fault indications. Two push button
controls are located on the front door
below the display that enable Fire
messages to be scrolled in the event of
multiple fires. The panels are designed for
surface or semi-flush mounting with rear
and top cable entry points.
Features
Analogue addressable fire detection
and alarm control
Supports up to four or six loop circuits
per panel
Up to 200 addressable devices can be
connected to a loop circuit. Devices
like sensors, MCPs and interface units
etc.
Two master alarm circuits
Optional RS485 to connect to a
Repeat Indicator panel
Optional RS232 to connect to another
control panel (domain bridge) or
external printer
USB for commissioning tool
connection
Two sets of auxiliary relay change
over contacts configurable to operate
with fire, fault or disablement event
One set of clean voltage-free change
over contacts that operates with fire
events
Standby supply to power the system
during mains failure
LCD alphanumeric display with back
light to show event information
Integral 32 zone LED indicators (with
First fire steady / flashing or disable
integral zone indication’s options)
LED lights for event indication
Local buzzer gives audible sound to
announce events
Push button for essential controls and
menu options
Four programmable control buttons
(U1 to U4)
Fire Alarm Routing Active and Fault/
Disable LED indications
A remote battery box (for VIG1-72
panel only)
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Technical data
Technical data
Control panel
Standard Designed to EN54-2:1997 + A1:2006 (and include optional clauses
7.8, 7.9, 7.9.1, 7.10, 7.10.1, 7.11, 7.12.3, 8.3, 9.5 and 10)
Approval LPCB approved
Panel dimensions in mm
with outer door
height 543 x width 406 x depth 172
Panel weight
VIG1-24
VIG1-72
Battery box#
# with 4 batteries
# with 8 batteries
10.2Kg approximately + 2 batteries
12V 21Ah battery - weight 6Kg each
10.2Kg
7.2Kg
31.2Kg
55.2Kg
Storage temperature -10ºC to +55ºC
Operating temperature -5ºC to +40ºC
Relative Humidity up to 90% (Non condensing) Temperature +5ºC to +40°C
Emission BS EN 6100-6-3 : 2001 Residential, Commercial & Light Industry
Class B limits
Immunity BS EN50130-4 : 1996 Alarm systems: Electromagnetic compatibility
Product family standard: Immunity requirements for components of
fire, intruder and social alarm systems
Ingress Protection IP30
Colour Door: Grey (Pantone 422) Backbox: Graphite Grey (RAL 7024)
Loops The panel is supplied with a loop card for 1 loop circuit. It can
support up to 4/6 Loop circuits, using optional loop cards.
Network Two types of network cards are available for secure network
connection:
Fibre Optics - 2Km maximum
Copper (RS485) - 1.2Km maximum
RS232 and RS485
connections
The panel will require an optional IO Card to facilitate RS232 for
connections for domain bridging and remote printer. The maximum
cable length allowed for RS232 is 15m.
The panel has an RS485 port to accept the Repeat Indicator panels.
The Commissioning tool can be connected to the panel via the
USB port on the Master Control Card.
Devices per loop A maximum of 200 addressable devices per loop circuit.
Device labels Each device can be given a
32 character label for identification. Each MCP is restricted to
28 character label.
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Vigilon fire system
Plug in Card slots
MCC / LCC -P1
IOC / N/W -P2
Loop 1 - P3
Loop 2 - P4
Loop 3 - P5
Loop 4 - P6
Loop 5#, IOC / N/W-P7
Loop 6#, IOC / N/W -P8
Master Control card - supplied
Input Output card / Network card
Loop card - supplied
Loop card option
Loop card option
Loop card option
Loop card#, Input Output card or Network card
Loop card#, Input Output card or Network card
# - for VIG1-72 only
Clean contacts 1 set of voltage free change over contacts rated 1A @ 24Vdc, active
with master alarms
Auxiliary relays
Aux relay 1
Voltage-free contacts rated 1A @ 24Vdc,
2 sets of change over contacts configured to operate immediately on
a Fire event. The relay is normally de-energised
Aux relay 2 2 set of change over contacts configured to operate immediately on
a Fault event. The relay is normally energised
The relays can be re-configured to operate with Fire, Fault or
Disablement event, with a maximum delay of up to 10 minutes and
can operate in a normally energised or de-energised state.
Master alarm circuits
voltage and current,
protection fuses
2 - (24 volts nominal)
400 mA max per circuit
MA1 - fuse 1A FS1
MA2 - fuse 1A FS2
(20 x 5mm) on Terminal card.
RS232 and RS485
connections
The panel will require an optional standard IO Card to facilitate
RS232 for connections for domain bridging and remote printer. The
maximum cable length allowed for RS232 is 15m.
The panel has an RS485 port to accept the Repeat Indicator panels.
The Commissioning tool can be connected to the panel via the
USB port on the Master Control Card.
Display Display - 8 lines by 40 character per line, back-lit, (Black characters
on green background, liquid crystal display)
Internal sounder Announces Fire & Fault events, plus give key-press confirmation
beep.
Indicators Fire (red) 32, Zones (red) hidden till lit, Verify (amber),
FARE Active (red), FARE Fault/Dis (amber), Power (green), Fault
(amber), Disablement (amber), System fault (amber), Power fault
(amber), Sounder (amber), Test (amber) and Delay (amber)
Controls (with door
closed) Access level 1
Next and Previous buttons operable during Fire condition only
Controls (with door
open)Access level 2a
Sound Alarms, Silence Alarms, Reset, Cancel Buzzer, Verify, F1-F4
keys, Menu On/Off key, QWERTY key board, U1-U4 keys available if
configured to perform site specific actions by triggering of command
builds 251, 252, 253 and 254.
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Access level 2b Customer (Customer PIN)
Access as level 2a plus access to complete level 2 menu
commands.
Access level 3 Engineering (Engineers PIN)
Access as level 2b plus access to all level 3 menu commands.
Menus [Control], [Setup], [Information] and [Test Engineering] menus.
Logs Active Logs: Fire, Fault and Disablement
Historic log: All events
Event logs: Fault, Disablement, Warning, Supervisory, Exceptions
and Historic fires. (up to 255 events)
Fire Log (up to 100 events)
Printer The integral printer if fitted operates when the outer door is open.
The ‘printer menu’ include: ON, OFF, Line feed and Test print
controls. An optional remote printer can be connected to the panel.
Batteries and Battery Box
The batteries provide 24/72 hour standby supply plus power to alarm load for
30 minutes. The ‘Battery Standby and Loop Load Calculator’ tool can be used to
determine the load on the loop to achieve the standby power in the event of mains
failure. The battery box is only used with the VIG1-72 panel and can be installed in
a remote location up to 10m cable distance away from the control panel when using
1.5mm2MICC. When using 2.5mm2MICC then the cable length can be increased to
15m.
Battery box dimensions in mm height 437 x width 421 x depth 174
Terminals Accept cable size of up to 2.5mm2
Battery box weight (including
batteries)
31.2Kg with 4 batteries
55.2Kg with 8 batteries
1 x 12V 21Ah battery weight is 6Kg
Battery VIG1-24
VIG1-72
Batteries installed in the panel
2 x Powersonic 12V 21Ahr - (supplied)
Model number PG12V21 B
Batteries installed in a battery box
4 x Powersonic 12V 21Ahr - (supplied)
Model number PG12V21 B
The battery box can optionally accommodate up to
8 x Powersonic 12V 21Ah
Temperature monitoring Inside the VIG1-24 panel and in the battery box for
VIG1-72 panel - for automatic adjustment of battery
charge voltage with change in temperature.
Always use the recommended replacement batteries, as there is
a risk of an explosion if incorrect battery is used. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Power supply
Standard Designed to EN54-4 : 1997 + A1:2002 and A2:2006
Mains supply voltage and
fuses
230V -15% +10% 50Hz/60Hz
protected by: FS3 T3.15AH250V Ceramic (20 x 5 mm) on PSU
Input current - 1.4A
Nominal supply voltage for
master alarm circuits
24V +1V, -4V
Battery circuit(s) Terminals to connect to internally or externally housed
batteries. Batteries reach fully charged state in 72Hr for
VIG1-24 and VIG1-72.
Battery current with mains
disconnected
VIG1-24 - 6.2A max.
VIG1-72 - 6.2A max. over two battery sets
Light indications To show the status of PSU
PSU Fuses Mains
44V supply
Battery charge circuit 1
Battery charge circuit 2
FS6 T3.15A Ceramic
FS2 F3.15A Glass
FS1 F10A Ceramic for VIG1-72 only
FS7 F6.3A Ceramic Quick Blow for VIG1-24 only
FS3 F10A Ceramic for VIG1-72 only
All fuses 20mm x 5mm size
Storage temperature -10ºC to +55ºC
Operating temperature -5ºC to +40ºC
Relative Humidity up to 90% (Non condensing) Temperature +5ºC to +45°C
Indicators LD1 - LD5 indicate RAM, ROM and EPROM status, error,
checksum and communication
Battery Charging current 1 x 2.4A nominal for VIG1-24
2 x 3.6A nominal for VIG1-72
EN54 Part 4 data VIG1-24
VIG1-72
I min -> 780uA
I max a* - max quiescent loop current -> 108mA @ 43.5V
I max b - max alarm loop current -> 3.15A @ 46.4V
Ri max -> 0.9R
UVLO -> 20.7V ± 0.4V
I min -> 780uA
I max a* - max quiescent loop current -> 162mA @ 43.5V
I max b - max alarm loop current -> 3.15A @ 46.4V
Ri max -> 1.25R
UVLO -> 20.7V ± 0.4V
*max a - Max loop current
27mA x 6 = 162mA quiescent for VIG1-72 panel
27mA x 4 = 108mA quiescent for VIG1-24 panel
Hazardous voltages may still be present even when the indicators
are extinguished.
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Panel installation
Panel installation
A VIG1-24 and VIG1-72 panels include the following parts:
Back box assembly with PSU to power the Control panel
Inner door for Control panel
Moulded outer door
Loop Card (1- loop card supplied), can accommodate up to 4 maximum in a
VIG1-24 panel and up to 6 in VIG1-72 panel battery box
Main Controller Card for VIG1-24 or VIG1-72 panel
VIG1-24 is supplied with 2x12V 21Ah batteries
VIG1-72 is supplied with 4x12V 21AH batteries for installation inside a battery box
(the battery box can hold up to 8 x 12V 21Ah batteries)
A Battery box is supplied with VIG1-72 panel only
Parts supplied in spares packs:
Part Qty - VIG1-24 Qty - VIG1-72 Battery box
Cable tie 33
Ferrite core
11
22K 0.5W Resistor 22
Battery lead
1
Spade tag 2
Link lead
1
Battery lead fused
4
iInstructions
111
20 x 5mm Fuse 6.3A QB Ceramic 1
20 x 5mm Fuse 3.15A AS Ceramic 11
20 x 5mm Fuse 3.15A AS Glass 11
20 x 5mm Fuse 10A QB Ceramic 24
Terminal block
1
Adhesive backed foam pad
11
Each battery pair of 2 x 12V 21Ah is supplied with:
4 x bolts 4 x spring washers
4 x washers
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