Honeywell SILENT KNIGHT RPS-2000 User manual

Installation and
Operations Manual
MODEL IFP-2000/
RPS-2000
Part Number 151430 Rev A
Analog/Addressable
Fire System
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Installation Procedure
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
Installation Precautions - Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation
with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected
to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit
and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or
interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate
this unit until manuals are read and understood. CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after
Software Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in
accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in site-specific
software. Re-acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system
components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All
components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a
change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently
affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a
maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified. This
system meets NFPA requirements for operation within the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or
humidity within the range of 10%-93% at 30°C (86°F) noncondensing. However, the useful
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected
by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system
and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of 15-27º
C/60-80º F. Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops.
Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged
when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune
from lightning transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility.
Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to
nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are
anticipated or encountered. Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits. Remove all electronic
assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible,
make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they
will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location. Do not tighten
screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in
reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal. Silent Knight
fire alarm control panels contain static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a
proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the
unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These
instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
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FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance rates possible, it is not a
substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system - typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm
control with remote notification capability - can provide early warning of a developing fire.
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life
resulting from a fire. Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons: Smoke
detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in
walls, or roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire
on another level or floor of a building. A second floor detector, for example, may not sense a
first floor or basement fire. Furthermore, all types of smoke detectors, including ionization
and photoelectric types, have sensing limitations. No type of smoke detector can sense every
kind of fire caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions,
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children
playing with matches, or arson.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the control panel and
in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission wiring,
communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire
may damage the alarm system, crippling its ability to report a fire. Audible warning devices
such as bells may not alert people if these devices are located on the other side of closed or
partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building. A fire alarm system will not
operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time. Rate-of-Rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced
sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested
at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Equipment used in the system
may not be technically compatible with the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed
for service with your control panel. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. The
most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions, however, is inadequate maintenance. All
devices and system wiring should be tested and maintained by professional fire alarm
installers following written procedures supplied with each device. System inspection and
testing should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes.
Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
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Contents
Section 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Overview of Basic System ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Hardware Features ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 Network System Hardware Features ................................................................................................ 1-2
1.1.3 Software Features ............................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 About this Manual .................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Terms Used in this Manual ............................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Compatible Products ................................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.4 How to Contact Silent Knight .................................................................................................................. 1-5
Section 2
Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements ................................... 2-1
2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) .............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations .................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems .................................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems ................................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems - Digital Alarm Communicator
Transmitter (DACT) 2-3
Section 3
Before You Begin Installing ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 What’s in the Box? ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Wiring Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Board Assembly Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.6 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ...................................................................................... 3-7
3.6.1 Current Draw Worksheet Requirements ........................................................................................... 3-7
3.6.2 Current Draw Worksheet for IDP SLC Devices ............................................................................... 3-7
3.6.3 Maximum Battery Standby Load .................................................................................................... 3-10
3.7 Installation Tasks Overview ................................................................................................................... 3-10
Section 4
Control Panel Installation ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Mounting the Control Panel Cabinet ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Preventing Water Damage ................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Removing the IFP-2000 Assembly from the Housing ...................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Ethernet Connection ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
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4.2 AC Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Battery Connection .................................................................................................................................. 4-3
4.3.1 Battery Accessory Cabinets .............................................................................................................. 4-4
4.3.1.1 Installing the RBB or AB-55 Accessory Cabinet and Batteries ............................................ 4-4
4.4 SBUS Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 4-7
4.4.1 Calculating Wiring distance for SBUS modules ..............................................................................4-7
4.4.2 Wiring Configurations ...................................................................................................................... 4-9
4.5 Configuring SBUS Modules .................................................................................................................. 4-11
4.5.1 Assigning SBUS Module IDs ......................................................................................................... 4-11
4.5.2 SBUS Bandwidth Considerations ................................................................................................... 4-12
4.6 RA-2000 Remote Annunciator Installation ........................................................................................... 4-13
4.6.1 Mounting the RA-2000 ................................................................................................................... 4-14
4.6.1.1 Flush Mounting .................................................................................................................... 4-14
4.6.1.2 Surface Mounting ................................................................................................................. 4-16
4.6.2 Model RA-2000 Connection to the Panel ....................................................................................... 4-17
4.7 5815XL Installation ............................................................................................................................... 4-18
4.7.1 5815XL Connection to the Panel .................................................................................................... 4-19
4.8 5824 Serial/Parallel Interface Module Installation ................................................................................ 4-20
4.8.1 Selecting 5824 Options ................................................................................................................... 4-21
4.9 5880 LED I/O Module ........................................................................................................................... 4-23
4.9.1 5880 Board Layout ......................................................................................................................... 4-23
4.9.2 FACP Connection ........................................................................................................................... 4-24
4.9.3 LED Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 4-25
4.9.4 Dry Contact Wiring ........................................................................................................................ 4-26
4.10 5865-3 / 5865-4 LED Annunciator Installation ..................................................................................... 4-27
4.10.1 FACP Connection ........................................................................................................................... 4-28
4.10.2 5865 Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 4-29
4.11 Vip Module Installation ......................................................................................................................... 4-30
4.12 Telephone Connection ........................................................................................................................... 4-30
4.13 Flexputs™I/O Circuits ........................................................................................................................... 4-31
4.13.1 Conventional Notification Appliance ............................................................................................. 4-31
4.13.1.1 Regulated Class B Notification Wiring ............................................................................... 4-31
4.13.1.2 Class A Notification Wiring ............................................................................................... 4-33
4.13.2 Conventional Input Switch Circuits ................................................................................................ 4-34
4.13.2.1 Class B Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 4-34
4.13.2.2 Class A Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 4-35
4.13.3 Installing 2-Wire Smoke Detectors ................................................................................................. 4-36
4.13.3.1 Installing 2-Wire Class B Smoke Detectors ........................................................................ 4-36
4.13.3.2 Installing 2-Wire Class A Smoke Detector ......................................................................... 4-37
4.13.4 Installing 4-Wire Smoke Detectors ................................................................................................. 4-38
4.13.4.1 Installing a Class B 4-Wire Smoke Detector ....................................................................... 4-38
4.13.4.2 Installing 4-Wire Class A Smoke Detectors ........................................................................ 4-39
4.13.5 Auxiliary Power Installation ........................................................................................................... 4-40
4.13.5.1 Door Holder Power .............................................................................................................. 4-40
4.13.5.2 Constant Power .................................................................................................................... 4-41
4.13.5.3 Resettable Power .................................................................................................................. 4-41
4.14 On-Board Relays (Conventional) ........................................................................................................... 4-41
4.14.1 Trouble Relay ................................................................................................................................. 4-41
4.14.2 Programmable Relays ..................................................................................................................... 4-41
4.15 Remote Station Applications ................................................................................................................. 4-42
4.15.1 Keltron Model 3158 Installation ..................................................................................................... 4-42
4.15.2 City Box Connection Using the 5220 Module ................................................................................4-44
4.15.3 Using the IDP-Relay Addressable Relay Module for City box Connection .................................. 4-45
4.15.4 NFPA 72 Polarity Reversal ............................................................................................................. 4-46
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4.15.4.1 Using the 5220 Module ........................................................................................................ 4-46
4.15.4.2 Using the 7644 Module ........................................................................................................ 4-47
4.15.5 Transmitter Activated by Dry Contacts .......................................................................................... 4-48
Section 5
Networking ................................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Network System Hardware Features ........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 Networked Sites ................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.2 Wiring Options to Connect Networked Panels ................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Model RPS-2000 ...................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Direct Connect Wiring Option ................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.3.1 Installing using Direct Connection within a Site: ............................................................................. 5-2
5.4 Repeater Wiring Options ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.4.1 Network Repeater Types .................................................................................................................. 5-5
5.4.2 Network Repeater Installation .......................................................................................................... 5-6
5.4.2.1 Network Repeater Cable Requirements ................................................................................. 5-8
5.4.2.2 Unshielded Twisted Pair Wiring between Multiple Panels ................................................... 5-8
5.4.2.3 Fiber Optic Repeater Wiring .................................................................................................. 5-9
5.4.2.4 Fiber Optic and Twisted Pair Repeater Wiring between Multiple Panels ........................... 5-10
5.5 Using Both Repeaters and Direct Connect Wiring on a Networked System ......................................... 5-11
5.5.1 Setting the Network Terminators at Panel DIP Switches and Repeater Jumpers ........................... 5-12
5.6 Setting the Network ID for each Panel .................................................................................................. 5-13
Section 6
Network Management ................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1 Network Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1.1 Ping Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Network Status .................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Network Programming ............................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2.1 Learn Network .................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2.2 Edit Network ..................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2.1 Edit Panel ............................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2.2 Edit Site Name ....................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 Edit Panel ID ..................................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.4 Computer Account ............................................................................................................................ 6-3
6.2.5 Access Codes .................................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.5.1 Edit Name .............................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.2.5.2 Edit Access Code ................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.2.5.3 Panel Functions ...................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.2.6 Dialer ................................................................................................................................................ 6-6
6.2.6.1 Dialer Assignments ................................................................................................................ 6-7
6.2.6.2 Dialer Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................. 6-7
6.2.6.3 Receiver Configuration .......................................................................................................... 6-7
6.2.6.4 Dialer Report Table ................................................................................................................ 6-7
6.3 Network Management Quick Reference .................................................................................................. 6-8
Section 7
IDP SLC Device Install ............................................................................................................... 7-1
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7.1 List of IDP SLC Devices ......................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Maximum Number of Devices ................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.3 Wiring Requirements for SLC Devices ................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.1 Wiring 5815XL in Style 4 (Class B) Configuration ......................................................................... 7-2
7.3.2 Wiring 5815XL in Style 6 & 7 (Class A) Configuration .................................................................. 7-4
7.4 Wiring IDP SLC Detectors ...................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.5 Addressing IDP SLC Devices .................................................................................................................. 7-6
Section 8
Programming Overview ........................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 JumpStart AutoProgramming .................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.1 Input Points ....................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.2 Output Points .................................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.1.3 Running JumpStart AutoProgramming ............................................................................................ 8-2
8.2 Mapping Overview .................................................................................................................................. 8-4
8.2.1 Input Point Mapping ......................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.2 Output Circuit Mapping .................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.2.3 Event Mapping ................................................................................................................................. 8-7
8.2.4 Mapping LED Points ...................................................................................................................... 8-11
8.2.5 Mapping LED Points for a Networked System .............................................................................. 8-12
8.3 Programming Using the 5655 Silent Knight Software Suite-2 .............................................................. 8-13
8.4 Programming Using an Annunciator ..................................................................................................... 8-13
8.4.1 Entering & Exiting Panel Programming ......................................................................................... 8-13
8.4.1.1 Moving through the Menus .................................................................................................. 8-13
8.4.1.2 Selecting Options and Entering Data ................................................................................... 8-14
8.4.1.3 Editing Keys ......................................................................................................................... 8-15
8.5 Programming Menu Quick Reference ................................................................................................... 8-16
Section 9
Programming ......................................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 UL 864 Programming Requirements ....................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Modules .................................................................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2.1 Edit Modules ..................................................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2.1.1 Naming Modules .................................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2.1.2 Setting the 5815XL Wiring Class .......................................................................................... 9-3
9.2.2 Adding a Module .............................................................................................................................. 9-4
9.2.3 Deleting a Module ............................................................................................................................ 9-4
9.2.4 View Module List ............................................................................................................................. 9-5
9.3 Zone ......................................................................................................................................................... 9-5
9.3.1 Edit Zone ........................................................................................................................................... 9-5
9.3.1.1 Edit Zone Name ..................................................................................................................... 9-5
9.3.1.2 Edit Zone Properties ............................................................................................................... 9-6
9.3.1.3 Zone Accessory Options ........................................................................................................ 9-8
9.3.2 Add Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 9-8
9.3.3 Delete Zone ....................................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.3.4 View Zone Points .............................................................................................................................. 9-9
9.4 Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-10
9.4.1 Edit Group ....................................................................................................................................... 9-10
9.4.1.1 Edit Group Name ................................................................................................................. 9-10
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9.4.1.2 Edit Group Properties ........................................................................................................... 9-11
9.4.2 Add Group ...................................................................................................................................... 9-12
9.4.3 Delete Group ................................................................................................................................... 9-13
9.4.4 View Group Points .......................................................................................................................... 9-14
9.5 Point ....................................................................................................................................................... 9-15
9.5.1 Point Programming For 5815XL Module .......................................................................................9-15
9.5.2 Point Programming For Internal or External Power Module (RPS-1000) ..................................... 9-18
9.5.3 Point Programming For 5880, and 5865 Modules .......................................................................... 9-20
9.5.3.1 Assigning a Name to Points ................................................................................................. 9-21
9.5.4 Point Programming For VIP-50/VIP-CE4 ......................................................................................9-21
9.6 System Options ...................................................................................................................................... 9-23
9.6.1 Auto Test Time ............................................................................................................................... 9-23
9.6.2 Phone Lines ..................................................................................................................................... 9-23
9.6.2.1 Dialing Prefix ....................................................................................................................... 9-24
9.6.2.2 Number of Answer Rings .................................................................................................... 9-25
9.6.2.3 Dial Option (TouchTone or Pulse) ....................................................................................... 9-25
9.6.2.4 Rotary Format ...................................................................................................................... 9-25
9.6.2.5 Line Monitor ........................................................................................................................ 9-25
9.6.2.6 Answering Machine Bypass ................................................................................................. 9-26
9.6.2.7 Phone Line Unused .............................................................................................................. 9-26
9.6.3 Daytime/Nighttime Sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 9-26
9.6.4 Holiday Days .................................................................................................................................. 9-28
9.6.5 Miscellaneous Options 1 ................................................................................................................. 9-28
9.6.5.1 Water Flow Delay ................................................................................................................ 9-28
9.6.5.2 Low AC Report Time .......................................................................................................... 9-30
9.6.5.3 Automatic Daylight Savings Adjustment ............................................................................ 9-30
9.6.5.4 Clock Display Format (AM/PM or Military) ....................................................................... 9-30
9.6.5.5 Change AC Line Frequency ................................................................................................. 9-31
9.6.6 Miscellaneous Options 2 ................................................................................................................. 9-32
9.6.6.1 Strobes Active when Silenced .............................................................................................. 9-32
9.6.6.2 Auto Display Oldest Event .................................................................................................. 9-32
9.6.6.3 IFP-RPT Repeater Installed ................................................................................................. 9-32
9.6.6.4 Both Ports Used ................................................................................................................... 9-33
9.6.7 Miscellaneous Options 3 ................................................................................................................. 9-33
9.6.7.1 Alarm Verification Time ...................................................................................................... 9-33
9.6.7.2 Daylight Saving Time Start and End ................................................................................... 9-34
9.6.8 Edit Banner Message ...................................................................................................................... 9-35
9.6.9 Edit Voice Commands .................................................................................................................... 9-36
9.7 JumpStart Autoprogramming ................................................................................................................. 9-36
9.8 Restore Defaults ..................................................................................................................................... 9-37
9.9 VIP-VCM Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 9-38
9.9.1 PC Connection ................................................................................................................................ 9-38
9.9.2 Local Recording .............................................................................................................................. 9-38
Section 10
System Operation .......................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 User and Installer Default Codes ........................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Annunciator Description ........................................................................................................................ 10-2
10.2.1 LCD Displays ................................................................................................................................. 10-3
10.2.2 Banner ............................................................................................................................................. 10-3
10.3 Menu System .......................................................................................................................................... 10-4
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10.3.1 Main Menu Overview ..................................................................................................................... 10-4
10.3.2 Using the Menus ............................................................................................................................. 10-5
10.4 Basic Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 10-5
10.4.1 Setting Time and Date .................................................................................................................... 10-5
10.4.2 Disable / Enable a Point .................................................................................................................. 10-5
10.4.3 Disable / Enable NACs by Group ................................................................................................... 10-5
10.4.4 View Event History ........................................................................................................................ 10-6
10.4.4.1 To clear the event history ..................................................................................................... 10-6
10.4.5 Conduct a Fire Drill ........................................................................................................................ 10-6
10.4.6 Conduct an Indicator Test ............................................................................................................... 10-6
10.4.7 Conduct a Walk Test ....................................................................................................................... 10-7
10.4.8 Conduct a Dialer Test ..................................................................................................................... 10-7
10.4.9 Silence Alarms or Troubles ............................................................................................................ 10-8
10.4.10 Reset alarms .................................................................................................................................. 10-8
10.4.11 Check Detector Sensitivity Through Point Status ........................................................................ 10-8
10.4.12 View Status of a Point .................................................................................................................. 10-9
10.4.13 View Alarms or Troubles ............................................................................................................. 10-9
10.4.14 View System Information ............................................................................................................. 10-9
10.4.15 Communicating with a Remote Computer ................................................................................. 10-10
10.5 Operation Mode Behavior .................................................................................................................... 10-11
10.6 Multi-Site Annunciator and Multi-Site user
Access 10-14
10.7 Releasing Operations ........................................................................................................................... 10-15
10.7.1 Single Interlock Zone Releasing ................................................................................................... 10-16
10.7.2 Double Interlock Zone Releasing ................................................................................................. 10-17
10.8 Smoke Alarm Verification ................................................................................................................... 10-18
10.9 Function Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 10-18
10.9.1 Recording an F-Key macro: .......................................................................................................... 10-18
10.9.2 Aborting an F-Key macro recording session: ............................................................................... 10-19
10.9.3 Erasing an F-Key macro: .............................................................................................................. 10-19
10.9.4 Using a recorded F-Key macro: .................................................................................................... 10-19
Section 11
Reporting ................................................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 Receivers Compatible with the Control Panel ....................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Reporting Formats Table ....................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.3 SIA - Intelliknight / IFP-2000 Panels PI Modifier Reporting: ............................................................... 11-6
11.4 SIA – IFP-2000 Panel Dialer: ................................................................................................................ 11-7
Section 12
Testing and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 12-1
12.1 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Common Problems ................................................................................................................................. 12-1
12.2.1 Periodic Testing And Maintenance ................................................................................................. 12-2
12.2.2 Event History .................................................................................................................................. 12-3
12.3 Built-in Troubleshooting and Testing Tools .......................................................................................... 12-3
12.3.1 SLC Device Locator ....................................................................................................................... 12-3
12.3.2 SLC Multi Device Locator ............................................................................................................. 12-4
12.3.3 I/O Point Control ............................................................................................................................ 12-5
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12.3.4 Earth Fault Resistance .................................................................................................................... 12-6
Section 13
Installation Records .................................................................................................................... 13-1
13.1 Detector and Module Point Record ........................................................................................................ 13-1
13.2 Conventional Output Point Record ........................................................................................................ 13-6
Appendix A
Compatible Devices .................................................................................................................... 14-1
Appendix B
Special Characters Lists .........................................................................................................B-1
Silent Knight Fire Product Warranty and Return Policy
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Section 1
Introduction
The IFP-2000 Fire Alarm Control/Communicator is an analog addressable fire control system
that meets the requirements of UL 864. The RPS-2000 is used in a networked system where
there is at least one IFP-2000 in the system. The RPS-2000 is the same as the IFP-2000
without the display. When using the RPS-2000 as a stand alone local unit, one RA-2000 must
be connected, and the RA-2000 must be wired in conduit within 20’ of the RPS-2000.
1.1 Overview of Basic System
The IFP-2000 base system is packaged as an assembled stack of 3 circuit boards mounted to
an aluminum housing.
1.1.1 Hardware Features
• The basic IFP-2000 panel contains one built in signaling line circuit (SLC), which can
support up to 159 IDP sensors and 159 IDP modules. Additional SLC loops can be added
using the model 5815XL SLC expander to increase overall point capacity to a maximum
of 636 points. The SLC(s) supports Intelligent Device Protocol (IDP) analog addressable
sensors and modules.
• Each SLC supports 159 IDP sensors and 159 IDP modules to a maximum of 636 points
per IFP-2000 Control panel.
• 9.0A of output power is available through 8 sets of terminals for notification and auxiliary
applications. Each circuit is power limited per UL 864 and can source up to 3.0A (total
output power must not exceed 9.0A). When used as a constant auxiliary power, must not
exceed 6.0A.
• Built-in dual phone line, digital alarm communicator/transmitter (DACT).
• Reports events to central station by point or by zone.
• UL Listed for pre-action and deluge releasing systems.
• Dedicated Form C trouble relay and two general purpose Form C programmable relays.
• Can be used with Model RA-2000 Remote Annunciators (sold separately).
• Supports the 5865-3, 5865-4, and 5880 LED annunciator. See sections 4.9 and 4.10 for
additional information on these models.
• Printing of event log available through the Model 5824 Serial/Parallel Printer Interface
Module (sold separately).
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• Supports conventional 2-wire & 4-wire detectors using the 8 Flexput™ circuits or SLC
zone modules.
• 999 software zones, 999 output groups.
• Add 4 notification/auxiliary power circuits with each 5496 Intelligent Power Module.
• Add 6 Flexput™ circuits with each RPS-1000 Remote Power Supply.
• Interconnection capability for up to 8 panels.
1.1.2 Network System Hardware Features
• Up to 8 IFP-2000 panels can be connected within a networked system providing a
maximum addressable point capacity of 5,088.
• The networked system can be configured to emulate a large virtual system or can be
segmented into separate sites for multiple building applications.
• Each building is referred to as a “site”. All panels in a site operate as a single panel.
• Panels can be interconnected using a BUS or CLASS A (style 7) topology.
• Panels can be connected cost effectively via shielded twisted pair copper wire within
conduit when the panels are located no more than 20 feet apart and within the same room.
• Panels separated by more than 20 feet or located in multiple buildings use IFP-RPT
network repeater hardware to provide up to 3000 ft. of separation with twisted pair copper
wire or up to 8dB loss of signal separation for fiber optic cable. All 3 methods of panel
connectivity can be used within the same networked system.
• The network architecture provides true peer to peer capability allowing network
survivability for all hardware that remains operational in the event of partial system
failure.
1.1.3 Software Features
• Advanced analog smoke detector features:
Three sensitivity settings (high, medium, low)
Automatic drift compensation
Maintenance alert region
Point status eliminates calibrated smoke test requirements for NFPA 72
Automatic day/night sensitivity adjustment
• “JumpStart AutoProgramming” feature for easy programming
• Non-volatile event history stores 1000 events per panel
• A choice of output patterns available for notification outputs, including ANSI 3.41
temporal signal
• Built-in synchronization appliance support for AMSECO, Gentex®, System Sensor®, and
Wheelock®.
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1.2 About this Manual
This manual is intended to be a complete reference for all installation and operation tasks for
the IFP-2000 and RPS-2000. Please let us know if the manual does not meet your needs in any
way. We value your feedback!
1.2.1 Terms Used in this Manual
The following terminology is used with the above mentioned control panels:
Table 1-1 Manual Terminology
Term Description
SLC Signaling line circuit
Module The term module is used for all hardware devices except for SLC
addressable devices and notification appliances. This includes the IFP-
2000/RPS-2000 panels itself and the built-in power supply. It also refers to
any (optional) 5815XL SLC expansion modules.
Input Point An addressable sensing device, such as a smoke or heat detector or a contact
monitor device.
Input Zone A protected area made up of input points.
Output Point
(or Output Circuit) A notification point or circuit for notification appliances. Relay circuits and auxiliary power circuits are also considered output points.
Group (or “Output Group”) A group of output points. Operating characteristics are common to all
output points in the group.
Mapping Mapping is the process of specifying which outputs are activated when
certain events occur in the system. Section 8.2 explains mapping in detail.
Networking Up to 8 panels can be networked to sites that act like one panel.
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1.3 Compatible Products
Table 1-1 lists the products available from Silent Knight for use with the IFP-2000.
Table 1-2: IFP-2000 Compatible Products
Type of
Device Model Description
IDP
Addressable
SLC Devices
See Section 7.1 for a list of compatible devices.
Other
Modules
5815XL SLC Expander Each 5815XL allows up to 159 IPD sensors and 159 IDP modules to be added to the system.
The number of 5815XLs that can be added to the system is limited only by the maximum
number of SBUS devices. However the maximum point count is limited to 636 per panel.
This allows the installer to distribute the 636 points on more than two SLC loops and also
allows all 636 points to be all sensors or all modules or any combination of sensors and
modules.
5824 Serial/Parallel Printer
Interface Module Allows a printer to be attached for the on-site event logging.
Maximum of two 5824s per control panel
RPS-1000 Intelligent Power
Module Provides additional power, six Flexput™ circuits, and two Form C relays. See Model RPS- 1000 Installation Instructions P/N 151024.
5496 Intelligent Power
Module Provides four additional Notification Appliance Circuits/Auxiliary power.
RA-2000 Remote Fire Alarm
Annunciator Same operation, similar appearance as on-board annunciator.
5865-3 and 5865-4 LED
Annunciator LED annunciator can display up to 30 LEDs (15 red and 15 yellow). 5865-4 has key switches for silence and reset, and a system trouble LED.
5880 LED I/O Module Driver for up to 40 LEDs. Interfaces with customized annunciator boards. In addition the
5880 has eight generic switch input points.
5883 General Purpose Relay
Module Provides 10 Form C relays. Designed to be driven by the 5880. Up to four, 5883s can be used with each 5880 module.
VIP-VCM Voice Control Module used with the IFP-2000VIP. Refer to the VIP-Series
Installation Manual P/N
151286 for more
information on these
accessories. VIP series is
not FM approved for use
with IFP-2000
VIP-SW16 16 switch expander with the IFP-2000VIP.
VIP-50 50 watt audio amplifier
VIP-CE4 Provides four additional audio circuits for the VIP-50
VIP-RM2000 Remote Microphone used with the IFP-2000VIP.
Misc. 7860 Telephone Cord RJ31X cord for connecting phone line to the IFP-2000.
Silent Knight Software Suite
(SKSS-2) For communication and panel programming with a Windows-based computer and *modem (not sold by Silent Knight, see Table 1-3 for compatible modems). Enables remote viewing
of detector status and event history.
RBB Remote Battery Box for mounting backup batteries up to 35AH that are too large to fit into
the main control panel cabinet.
Dimensions: 16" W x 10" H x 6" D (40.64 cm W x 25.4 cm H x 15.24 cm D)
AB-55 Remote Battery Box for mounting backup batteries up to 55AH that are too large to fit into
the main control panel cabinet.
Dimensions: 20" W x 12" H x 7.5" D (50.8 cm W x 30.48 cm H x 19.05 cm D)
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The following modems have been tested by Silent Knight for compatibility with the Silent
Knight Software Suite software packages:
1.4 How to Contact Silent Knight
If you have a question or encounter a problem not covered in this manual, contact Silent
Knight Technical Support at 800-328-0103 or 763-493-6455. To order parts, contact Silent
Knight Sales at 800-446-6444 or 763-493-6435 in Minnesota.
Flexput™ is a trademark of Silent Knight.
Table 1-3: Compatible Modems
Manufacturer Model
US Robotics 28.8
Motorola
LifeStyle
28.8, 3400 series
Premier 33.6
MultiTech MT19321ZDX
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Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems
Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected
premise following the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection
Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer’s recommendations, State and local codes,
and the recommendations contained in Guide for the Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors,
which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated that
smoke detectors may not go off or give early warning in as many as 35% of all fires. While
fire alarm systems are designed to provide warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning
or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or adequate warning, or
simply may not function, for a variety of reasons. For example:
• Particles of combustion or smoke from a developing fire may not reach the sensing
chambers of smoke detectors because:
Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys may inhibit particle or
smoke flow.
Smoke particles may become cold, stratify, and not reach the ceiling or upper walls where
detectors are located.
Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets
Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.
In general, smoke detectors on one level of a structure cannot be expected to sense fires
developing on another level.
• The amount of smoke present may be insufficient to alarm smoke detectors. Smoke
detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels
are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go
into alarm.
• Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that
have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers
tend to detect fast flaming fires better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in
different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.
• Smoke detectors are subject to false alarms and nuisance alarms and may have been
disconnected by users. For example, a smoke detector located in or near a kitchen may go
into nuisance alarm during normal operation of kitchen appliances. In addition, dusty or
steamy environments may cause a smoke detector to falsely alarm. If the location of a
smoke detector causes an abundance of false alarms or nuisance alarms, do not disconnect
the smoke detector; call a professional to analyze the situation and recommend a solution.
• Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson,
children playing with matches (especially within bedrooms), smoking in bed, violent
explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
• Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and are designed to alarm only when
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heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level.
Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
• Warning devices (including horns, sirens, and bells) may not alert people or wake up
sleepers who are located on the other side of closed or partially open doors. A warning
device that activates on a different floor or level of a dwelling or structure is less likely to
awaken or alert people. Even persons who are awake may not notice the warning if the
alarm is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliance, or by
passing traffic. Audible warning devices may not alert the hearing-impaired (strobes or
other devices should be provided to warn these people). Any warning device may fail to
alert people with a disability, deep sleepers, people who have recently used alcohol or
drugs, or people on medication or sleeping pills.
Please note that:
i) Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people with conditions
such as epilepsy.
ii) Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire alarm signal, do not
respond or comprehend the meaning of the signal. It is the property owner’s responsi-
bility to conduct fire drills and other training exercises to make people aware of fire
alarm signals and instruct on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
iii) In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent
hearing loss.
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central station may
be out of service or temporarily out of service. For added protection against telephone line
failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
• System components, though designed to last many years, can fail at any time. As a
precautionary measure, it is recommended that smoke detectors be checked, maintained,
and replaced per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• System components will not work without electrical power. If system batteries are not
serviced or replaced regularly, they may not provide battery backup when AC power fails.
• Environments with high air velocity or that are dusty or dirty require more frequent
maintenance.
In general, fire alarm systems and devices will not work without power and will not function
properly unless they are maintained and tested regularly.
While installing a fire alarm system may make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate,
an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance. Property owners should continue to act
prudently in protecting the premises and the people in their premises and should properly
insure life and property and buy sufficient amounts of liability insurance to meet their needs.
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Requirements and recommendations for proper use of fire alarm systems in-
cluding smoke detectors and other fire alarm devices:
Early fire detection is best achieved by the installation and maintenance of fire detection
equipment in all rooms and areas of the house or building in accordance with the requirements
and recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association
Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72), the manufacturer’s recommendations,
State and local codes and the recommendations contained in Guide for the Proper Use of
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. For
specific requirements, check with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (ex. Fire Chief) for
fire protection systems.
Requirements and Recommendations include:
• Smoke Detectors shall be installed in sleeping rooms in new construction and it is
recommended that they shall also be installed in sleeping rooms in existing construction.
• It is recommended that more than one smoke detector shall be installed in a hallway if it is
more than 30 feet long.
• It is recommended that there shall never be less then two smoke detectors per apartment or
residence.
• It is recommended that smoke detectors be located in any room where an alarm control is
located, or in any room where alarm control connections to an AC source or phone lines
are made. If detectors are not so located, a fire within the room could prevent the control
from reporting a fire.
• All fire alarm systems require notification devices, including sirens, bells, horns, and/or
strobes. In residential applications, each automatic alarm initiating device when activated
shall cause the operation of an alarm notification device that shall be clearly audible in all
bedrooms over ambient or background noise levels (at least 15dB above noise) with all
intervening doors closed.
• It is recommended that a smoke detector with an integral sounder (smoke alarm) be
located in every bedroom and an additional notification device be located on each level of
a residence.
• To keep your fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is
required per the manufacturer’s recommendations and UL and NFPA standards. At a
minimum the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA 72 shall be followed. A maintenance
agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer’s representative.
Maintenance should be performed annually by authorized personnel only.
• The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when a fire occurs is
inadequate maintenance. As such, the alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure
all sensors and transmitters are working properly.
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