icam E Series User manual

E-Series Manual
Revision 2.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
Principle of Operation
Flow Monitoring
Alarms
1 SYSTEM CONTROLS
1.1 The E-Series Display Panel
User Functions
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Mounting Diagrams
2.2 Connection of Cables
2.2.1 FT1, 4, 6, 8, 15 Connections
2.2.2 PICO Connections
2.2.3 Standby Battery (optional)
2.2.4 Operation of the FireTracer e-series from 24 Volts DC only
2.3 Connection of Sampling Tubes
2.4 Power-Up
2.5 Flow normalisation (Wide bore systems Pico, FT1, 4, 6)
2.6 Connecting the e-series Display Panel remotely
2.7 Configuring the e-series to drive a remote display panel
3 SETUP AND BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY
3.1 User Functions (No Access Code required)
3.2 Main Menu & Access Code Entry
3.3 Operator Functions (Operator Code or above required)
3.4 Main Menu
3.4.1 Engineering (No Code Required)
Engineering Values
3.4.2 Configure
3.4.3 Set Sector Day/Night Alarms
3.4.4 Set Time and Date
3.4.5 Set IP Address and IP Mask
3.4.6 Set-up Menu
3.5 I/O Modules
3.5.1 4 Channel Relay Module
3.5.2 8 Channel 4-20mA Output Module
3.5.3 12 Channel Analogue Input Module
3.5.4 2 Extinguisher Module
4 INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RS 485 EQUIPMENT
4.1 Electrical Supply
4.2 Cable Material
4.2.1 Common Mode
4.2.2 Interference Induced on to Cable
4.2.3 Terminating Cables
5 E-SERIES WEB SERVER
6 E-SERIES MONITOR SOFTWARE
6.1 PC Connection
6.2 Software Installation
6.3 Software Set-up
6.4 Using the Software
6.4.1. E-series display panel emulator
6.4.2. E-series Configuration Utility
6.4.3. Engineering and Maintenance
6.4.4. Data Logger
6.4.5 Logging Extraction Application
6.4.6 Flow Diagnostic Log
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INTRODUCTION
The ICAM e-series is available in several versions, depending on the number of sample tube inlets and build options fitted. All types, except
the FT1 and Pico, incorporate a rotary valve enabling individual sample pipes to be selected. Under normal conditions, the FireTracer will
monitor all tubes simultaneously. Once smoke has been detected, it will go into Trace mode, sampling each pipe in turn until the source
has been located. The FT1 has an inlet manifold which combines samples from up to four inlet pipes and the Pico uses a single inlet which
samples from a T-piece giving two inlet pipes. All models, except the Pico, have flow monitoring on each inlet.
Two fundamentally different methods of aspiration are used. The Pico, FT1, FT4 and FT6 use an internal fan and depend on relatively high
flow rate sampling through wide-bore rigid sample tubes at near ambient pressure. These are referred to as low pressure systems. The
FT8 and FT15 have an internal vacuum pump capable of drawing air samples down small bore tubes. These are referred to as high
pressure systems. Where installations need to be unobtrusive, small bore systems will often be preferred. Wide bore tubes generally have
holes drilled at intervals within the protected area. Small bore tubes normally sample at their open end points.
The FIRETRACER 4/6/8/15 has an optional reference channel using a dedicated sample tube. Monitoring the fresh air to the protected
area, the system automatically adjusts measurements for changes in the ambient level.
Other features can be added as options to the basic system, including a high intensity warning beacon, ethernet and Web capability, and
environmental features such as temperature, humidity, flood and security. High pressure systems may also incorporate monitoring of up to
four gases.
E-Series Model Pico FT1 FT4 FT6 FT8 FT15
Number of Sample Tubes 2 4 4 6 8 15
Individual Sampling (rotary valve) No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Individual Flow Monitoring No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flow Monitoring System Thermal Pressure
Sample tube inlet diameter 25mm O.D 21.4mm or ½”BSP 6mm O.D/4mm ID
Aspirator system Fan Pump
Area Coverage 850m22000m22000m22000m22000m22000m2
Available with Beacon Option No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available with Ethernet Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available with Gas Detection Option Yes No No No Yes Yes
Available with Environmental Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Principle of Operation
The smoke detector itself has a laser beam directed across an optical chamber, through which the air sample flows. A photo-detector built
into the optical chamber measures the amount of light scattering. A clean air sample will cause very little scattering. As the smoke density
of the sample increases, the amount of light directed onto the detector will also increase. The light signal is processed to become a direct
measurement of obscuration.
Samples from all inlets (sectors) are combined as an overall sample, filtered, and fed to the smoke detector. Systems incorporating a rotary
valve have an Overall position which draws air equally from all sectors. The FT1 has an inlet manifold which performs the same function. If
smoke is detected, one or more Alarm relays, preset to activate at incremental smoke densities will signal the host panel after a preset
time delay. There are four stages of Alarm: ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2. Systems with a rotary valve (FT4 and above) have an
additional preset trigger level, TRACE, usually set below the ALERT level. When TRACE is activated, the rotary valve will sequentially scan
the sectors, in order to determine the source of the event. While in TRACE mode, the default levels for ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2
are the same as used for OVERALL monitoring. If required, different levels for ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2 may be set for each
sector in the SECTOR ALARMS menu. The OVERALL Alarm levels can also be changed as can all delay times. Alarm states are shown on
the display panel, and an audible warning is given. An optional Alarm beacon can also be fitted.
Flow Monitoring
The control system monitors for blockages or disconnection of tubes on an individual sector basis. High pressure systems must have equal
pipe lengths for all sectors. Low pressure systems normalise flow readings to nominally 100% for each sector; a calibration sequence to set
this up must be performed at the installation stage. The unit has default high and low limits and associated delay times, but these may be
changed if necessary in the CONFIGURE menu.

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Alarms
The default behaviour of the four Alarm states (ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2) and TRACE (applicable to FT4 and above) is shown
below:
IF LATCHED LEVEL DELAY BEACON
ON;OFF (sec) SOUNDER
TRACE LATCHED 0.03% 3 Seconds Continuous
ALERT LATCHED 0.04% 3 Seconds 0.5:2 Continuous
ACTION LATCHED 0.06% 3 Seconds 0.5:1 Continuous
FIRE1 LATCHED 0.08% 3 Seconds 0.5:0.5 Continuous
FIRE2 LATCHED 0.1% 3 Seconds Continuous Continuous
TRACE parameters apply when the rotary valve is in the OVERALL position, and all sectors are being monitored. If it is latched, the TRACE
indicator will remain illuminated after the initiating event has ceased. It does NOT mean that the unit will continue indefinitely in TRACE
(scan) mode. The ALERT relay may be functionally changed to act as a TRACE relay instead. Its action will then follow that of the TRACE
indicator.
If ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 or FIRE2 are unlatched, all resultant actions (Relay contacts, panel indicators, sounder and beacon) will clear if
and when the causative event ceases. If it is latched, all the warning mechanisms are maintained until action is taken by the user (see
below - User Functions). These Alarm states are global - that is, they will be set depending on the smoke density being measured,
regardless of which sector is being sampled. If the smoke density is high enough, they can be set while in OVERALL sampling. Once in
TRACE mode (FT4 and above), each sector has an alarm indicator associated with it. These individual sector alarms pulse progressively,
depending on the degree of Alarm status, in the same way as the Beacon (see above).
In the event of an ASPIRATOR FAULT coincident with any ALARM event, the ALARM indicators that would be ON will flash.

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1 SYSTEM CONTROLS
1.1 The E-Series Display Panel
All of the e-series range, except for the Pico, has a full display panel as seen below. The Pico has no display but instead uses PC based
software that emulates the panel and can be used for all monitoring and calibration procedures. This software, detailed in the e-series
monitor section (page 37), can be used with all of the e-series and is supplied in all cases.
User Functions
ACCEPT Acts only on the internal sounder. Acknowledges all current Alarm states. All other warning mechanisms
continue unchanged. Sounder operation changes from continuous to 1 second ON: 15 seconds OFF. New
Alarm events cause the sounder to revert to continuous operation.
SOUNDER SILENCE (Operator Code required). Acts only on the internal sounder. The Sounder is switched off until one or more
new Alarm events.
RESET (Operator Code required). Clears down all latched Alarms and Faults. Current Alarms or Faults will remain.
ISOLATE (Operator Code required). Used when diagnosing faults, testing new installations etc. All fault relays are
disabled, so that Alarm and/or Fault conditions will not be reported back to the Host Panel. The ISOLATE
button toggles the Unit between ISOLATED and NORMAL operation, as shown by the ISOLATED indicator, but
see note below.
Note 1: When the OPERATOR CODE is entered (default = 0), thereby enabling SOUNDER SILENCE, RESET and ISOLATE, the unit is placed
in the UNLOCK state, as shown by the flashing UNLOCK indicator. To reduce the possibility of leaving the unit in this condition, GENERAL
FAULT is also shown. If the unit is isolated, then returned to the Normal, LOCKED state (by pressing MAIN MENU) the Operator will need
to re-enter OPERATOR CODE in order to cancel the ISOLATED state.
Note 2: If the unit is set for battery backup and the mains supply fails (or is removed) the displays will extinguish in order to conserve
battery power. See note 2 on following page.
TEST Successive presses of the TEST button show first the Date; then Time; then LED TEST (All LED segments
illuminated); then back to normal display.

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Individual SAMPLE, ALARM and FAULT indicators for each sector. The ALL Alarm is the TRACE indicator.
Function and Fault indicators as follows:
POWER Indicates that the power supply is ON
GENERAL FAULT The FireTracer has one or more faults, which will also be shown by other specific fault
indicators. The FAULT relay contacts always follow the state of this indicator.
ISOLATED will also show as GENERAL FAULT
GENERAL FAULT will flash if the detector EEPROM is faulty
PROCESSOR RESET The processor has been reset
MAINS FAULT The primary a.c. supply has been absent for a programmable period of time. See Note 2 below.
FLOW FAULT The flow rate for any sector is outside the bounds set by the High and Low flow limits. On low
pressure systems all sectors are normalised by a run-time sequence; on high pressure systems,
the pipe lengths should be balanced.
BATTERY FAULT The battery is either disconnected, or has discharged to below 21.6 volts. Systems without
battery standby should have this function disabled in configuration by setting STANDBY to 0.
See Note 2 below.
ASPIRATION FAULT The rotary valve has a fault. See Note 1
DETECTOR FAULT The laser smoke detector has developed a fault
ISOLATED This has been put into ISOLATED mode when the unit functions normally, but fault reporting via
the relays is disabled.
NB: GENERAL FAULT will also be shown.
COMMS FAULT An element of the internal RS485 communication link is faulty.
HOLD The FireTracer has been set to sample from only one sector.
UNLOCK The Panel is unlocked - meaning that an access code has been entered. It will clear when
normal operation is resumed.
ALERT, ACTION, FIRE 1 and FIRE 2 operate in tandem with corresponding relays on the I/O board to indicate progressive levels of
smoke. They are programmable for both obscuration level and time delay. See Note 1
Smoke density bar graph. It is logarithmic enabling a range of 0 - 20% obscuration per meter with a resolution of 0.01% at the
lower end (0 – 6.09% Obs/ft).
Alternate button function indicators. When the unit is in a mode accessed by the MAIN MENU or ENVIRO MENU, the five right-most
buttons can change to Scroll and ENTER functions.
Status display. Will normally show the smoke density value. Also used for all SETUP and CONFIGURE procedures.
Control and configuration buttons. All local user-interface operations are done using these buttons. Note: The Display may be
operated remotely. Also, the unit may be accessed through ethernet (if ethernet is fitted).
EnviroTracer display option for auxiliary sensor inputs.
NOTE 1: In the event of an ASPIRATOR FAULT coincident with any ALARM event, the ALARM indicators that would be ON will flash.
NOTE 2: When the MAINS FAULT appears, the system will work normally but the display starburst will be switched off in order to save the
battery power. It will return to normal mode by pressing either the MAIN MENU or the TEST buttons. If the AC supply returns, the display
will revert to normal mode. When the BATTERY FAULT appears (i.e. in the event of actual Battery Supply failure or if the Battery output
voltage falls to below 21.6 volts), the system will enter an hibernation mode to avoid damaging the battery where everything (laser
detector, fan, I/O modules etc) except the BATTERY FAULT indicator will be switched off.

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2 INSTALLATION
The units should be installed in accordance with the following installation instructions and in a manner acceptable to the local inspection
authority having jurisdiction. The units are also intended to be installed in accordance with NFPA No. 72 Standard - titled “National Fire
Alarm Code”.
Careful consideration should be given to the mounting location of the FireTracer unit to ensure that:
•It is positioned at an accessible height to facilitate commissioning, routine testing and maintenance.
•It is positioned in an area where the exhaust air pipe will remain clear of obstacles at all times.
•It is not installed above a heat source such as a radiator or in direct air flow source such as Air Conditioners.
•It will be secure and free from operation by unauthorised personnel.
The following steps should be carried out in order to correctly install the FireTracer system.
•The FireTracer back box should be securely fitted to a suitable wall or support using the three points shown in the fixing diagrams
in section 2.1. M6 or M8 screws are suitable.
•The cables for the power supply, battery and any I/O modules should be fitted.
•The pipe network is fitted to the system. For details on how to design and install a pipe network, see Pipe Installation Manual
(ICAM Part No. 09-0003-10)
2.1 Mounting Diagrams
Pico Fixin
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FT 1/4/6/8/15 Fixings
308.00
308.00±
0.30mm
0.30mm
(355.00
(355.00±
0.40mm)
0.40mm)
(20.40mm)
(20.40mm)
40.00
40.00±
0.10mm
0.10mm
320.00
320.00±
0.30mm
0.30mm
(490.00
(490.00±
0.50mm)
0.50mm)
282.00
282.00±
0.25mm
0.25mm
FT1
Horizontal and vertical configurations
FT8/15
FT4/6

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2.2 Connection of Cables
All units in the product range are powered by an External 24 V DC Supply. Alternatively, all the units (except for the PICO) can be fitted
with either a 110v or 230v ‘AC Mains PSU/ Battery Charger Option Module’ which is fitted internally.
2.2.1 FT1, 4, 6, 8, 15 Connections
When the ‘AC Mains PSU/ Battery Charger Option’ is fitted, emergency back-up batteries (up to 17 AH) can also be fitted internally, or
larger batteries can be housed separately and connected to the unit to provide extended back-up duration. When external back-up
batteries are employed, it is important to extend the ‘Battery Thermistor’ sensor to the battery location (See section 2.2.3 for further
details).
To gain access to the interior of the FireTracer unit, first remove the front cover. It is secured by two screws underneath and “hinged” at
the top, allowing complete removal. If the beacon option is fitted, a cable-loom is attached; this may be unplugged at either end, but it will
be found easier to reconnect the plug connecting to the main unit.
To access the Fault Relay and other I/O Module connections, the front panel must be dropped down by loosening the two knurled screw
fixings at either side.
As shown in the diagram on page 10, knock-out cable entry points are provided at the top and left-hand side of the metal Back-Box. Where
the field wiring to the unit is not via conduit tubing, cable glands of a suitable size to fit the 20mm diameter holes must be fitted to all used
cable entry holes.
A M5 chassis earthing stud is provided for the grounding of the unit, using a suitable gauge of wire or earth braiding, to a primary earth
point (i.e. copper water pipe or an earth-stake etc.). This chassis earth should be connected on all DC powered installations, and can be
utilised on AC installations if required.
The fuses used are: for the Battery, an 8 Amp Fast; for the Mains, a 2 Amp Time Delay.
The diagram on page 10 also shows where to connect:
•The 24 V DC supply
•The AC power supply (as an alternative to an DC supply)
•Standby battery connections (if fitted).
•The temperature sensor (supplied). This must be connected if back-up batteries are fitted.
•Fault Relay contact connections
•Auxiliary 24 V output supply (fused to 1 A) for powering an external sounder, addressable I/O units etc.
•Remote Reset input line; Activated by applying 24 V.
•RS485 Communications; Used for operating the display panel remotely, or for ICAMnet where multiple units can be connected to
a host PC running WinTracer or other software.
•Ethernet connection – Used for connecting to a host computer. The Unit can be monitored and driven remotely.
•RS232 connection – Used for conducting Test/Configuration functions and interrogation of the ‘Fault Log Data’ when connected
to a Remote User Panel or a PC running ICAM Detmon program
The mains power lead should be connected as per the drawing below.
Note: All colour coded installation wiring for the FireTracer Smoke Detector Unit MUST BE in accordance with the appropriate Local
Regulations. i.e.: UK – IEEE 16th Edition USA – NFPA 72

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WARNING
DISCONNECT
SUPPLY BEFORE
REMOVING
COVER
CHARGE
ENSURE THAT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR IS AFFIXED
TO BATTERIES
24V D.C.
A.C.
E N L
BATTERY 24V
SENSE
-
+
Optional plug-on
I/O boards
CN2
1
CN5
Fuse 1A
CN3
CN4
CN6
CN7
I/O Board
OUTPUT RELAY CONTACTS
ICAM
i602
Drop-down display panel
Knock-out cable
entry holes
Ethernet
RS232
Connect to optional
battery supply
a.c. supply
input Sensor
Must be taped to battery if fitted
Battery shelf
Beacon
Connector Display & valve Connector
Programming
Connector
M5 Chassis
Grounding
Stud
Fuses
8 Amp 'F' 2 Amp 'T'
Optional
2 x 12V batteries (17AH)
Install one on top of the other
Connect in series
+
+--
--
I/O Board
connection
details

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2.2.2 PICO Connections
PICO units are powered by an External 24 V DC Supply
Access to the interior of the PICO unit is gained by removal of the front cover. This is secured by four screw lock fixings (one at each of the
four corners), releasing these fixings allows the removal of the cover complete with the ‘self-retained’ fixings.
The Fault Relay and other I/O Module connections are all located on the (i602) printed circuit board immediately on the front face of the
internal metal sub-chassis.
The DC Supply fuse (FS3), which is a 2 Amp Time Delay, is also located on the (i602) printed circuit board.
A cable entry gland is provided on the rear of the bottom casing for entry of the DC Supply Cabling and the field wiring cables. A second
cable entry hole is provided, fitted with 0.2-2mm grommet, to facilitate the Ethernet cable (if used).
The ‘Connection Table’ on pages 12 and 13 provides detailed connection information for:
•The 24 V DC supply
•Fault Relay contact connections
•Auxiliary 24 V output supply (fused to 1 A) for powering an external sounder, addressable I/O units etc.
•Remote Reset input line; Activated by applying 24 V.
•RS485 Communications; Used for operating the Unit remotely, or for ICAMnet where multiple units can be connected to a
host PC running WinTracer or other software.
•Ethernet connection – Used for connecting to a host computer. The Unit can be monitored and driven remotely. The unit
has TCP/IP stack and can generate html pages for viewing on any Web browser.
•RS232 connection – Used for conducting Test/Configuration functions and interrogation of the ‘Fault Log Data’ when
connected to a Remote User Panel or a PC running ICAM Detmon program
Optional plug-on
I/O boards
CN2
1
CN5
Fuse 1A
CN3
CN4
CN6
CN7
I/O Board
OUTPUT RELAY CONTACTS
ICAM
i602
Ethernet
RS232
Programming
Connector
CN1

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EXTERNAL CONNECTION WIRING TABLE
Connections To / From (i602) I/O Board
CN1 RS232 Communications
2 Receive Data
3 Transmit Data
5 0v Ref
1,4,6,7,8,9 No Connection
Shell Earth – (Screen)
Suitable twisted screened cable up to a maximum distance
of 15 Meters
See Section 6.0 for further details
CN2 DC Supply Connection
1 + 24v DC supply in
2 0 v DC supply in
3 N/C
4 N/C
5 Mains/Batt (See Note 1)
16x0.25 - 15Amp (18 AWG) Cable
(or direct connection from AC PSU Option Module ‘flying
lead’ if fitted)
Note 1: For 24v DC operation – add a wire link between
pin 2 (0v) and pin 5.
See Section 2.2.4 for further details
CN3 Auxiliary Supply Output
1 Auxiliary 0v DC supply output
2 Auxiliary +24v DC supply output 7x0.2 - 6Amp (24 AWG) Cable
Max Load = 1 Amp
CN4 Remote Reset Connections
1 Remote Reset –Ve - Opto isolated
input
2 Remote Reset +Ve - Opto isolated
input
24v low current signal
CN6 RS 485 Communications
1 Shield
2 RS485 Comms -Ve
3 RS485 Comms +Ve
Belden 9842 cable (or suitable equivalent).
Note : Ensure ‘Mid/End Jumper Link’ fitted correctly on
pins 7/8/9 of CN 5
See Section 4 for further details
CN7 Output Relay Connections
1 Fire 2 - RL 1 Common
2 Fire 2 - RL 1 Normally Closed
3 Fire 2 - RL 1 Normally Open
4 Fire 1 - RL 2 Common
5 Fire 1 - RL 2 Normally Closed
6 Fire 1 - RL 2 Normally Open
7 Action - RL 3 Common
8 Action - RL 3 Normally Closed
9 Action - RL 3 Normally Open
7x0.2 - 6Amp (24 AWG) Cable
Note : Maximum relay contact rating =2 Amp @ 30v DC
See Section 3.5.1 for further details

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10 Alert - RL 4 Common
11 Alert - RL 4 Normally Closed
12 Alert - RL 4 Normally Open
13 Fault - RL 5 Common
14 Fault - RL 5 Normally Closed
15 Fault - RL 5 Normally Open
Connections To ‘RABBIT’ Processor Board
8 Pin RJ45 Standard ‘Ethernet’ connections Standard Ethernet cable
See Section 5.0 for further details.

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Connections From 4 Channel Relay Board (Option Module)
CN4 Output Relay Connections (i606)
1 RL 1 Common
2 RL 1 Normally Closed
3 RL 1 Normally Open
4 RL 2 Common
5 RL 2 Normally Closed
6 RL 2 Normally Open
7 RL 3 Common
8 RL 3 Normally Closed
9 RL 3 Normally Open
10 RL 4 Common
11 RL 4 Normally Closed
12 RL 4 Normally Open
7x0.2 - 6Amp (24 AWG) Cable
Note : Maximum relay contact rating =2 Amp @ 30v DC
See Section 3.5.1 for full operational details
Connections To/From Suppression Board (Option Module)
CN5 Input/Output Connections (i623)
1 RL1 O/P - Solenoid 1 +ve
2 RL1 O/P - Solenoid 1 -ve
3 RL2 O/P - Solenoid 2 +ve
4 RL2 O/P - Solenoid 2 -ve
5 RL3 O/P - Alarm 1 +ve
6 RL3 O/P - Alarm 1 -ve
7 RL4 O/P - Alarm 2 +ve
8 RL4 O/P - Alarm 2 -ve
9 Pressure Switch 1 +ve (I/P)
10 Pressure Switch 1 -ve (I/P)
11 Pressure Switch 2 +ve (I/P)
12 Pressure Switch 2 -ve (I/P)
13 Call Point 1 +ve (I/P)
14 Call Point 1 -ve (I/P)
15 Call Point 2 +ve (I/P)
16 Call Point 2 -ve (I/P)
Relay RL1 to RL4 outputs – (fused at 2Amp) 7x0.2 - 6Amp
(24 AWG) Cable
Pressure Switch and Call Point inputs –
7x0.2 - 6Amp (24 AWG) Cable
See Section 3.5.4 for full operational details
Connections From Current Output Board (Option Module)
CN2 Output Connections (i624)
1 Output 1 +ve
2 Output 1 -ve
3 Output 2 +ve
4 Output 2 -ve
5 Output 3 +ve
6 Output 3 -ve
7 Output 4 +ve
8 Output 4 -ve
9 Output 5 +ve
10 Output 5 -ve
11 Output 6 +ve
12 Output 6 -ve
13 Output 7 +ve
14 Output 7 -ve
15 Output 8 +ve
16 Output 8 -ve
All Outputs : -
Maximum output voltage = 20v
Output current = 4 – 20mA (optional 0 – 20 mA)
7x0.2 - 6Amp (24 AWG) Cable
See Section 3.5.2 for full operational details

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Connections To Analogue Input Board (Option Module)
CN2 Input Connections (i625)
1 Input 1 +ve
2 Input 2 +ve
3 Input 3 +ve
4 Input 4 +ve
5 Input 5 +ve
6 Input 6 +ve
7 Input 7 +ve
8 Input 8 +ve
9 0 v (inputs 1 – 8)
10 0 v (inputs 1 – 8)
11 Input 9 +ve
12 Input 10 +ve
13 Input 11 +ve
14 Input 12 +ve
15 0 v (inputs 1 – 8)
16 +24v
Inputs 1- 8 = Low Level Inputs
(As the gain of these Low Level Inputs is build selectable,
they can on mass be configured as either High Voltage
Inputs or 4 – 20mA Current Inputs)
Inputs 9 - 12 = 4 – 20mA Current Inputs
(Input Z = 100 ohms)
All connections = 7x0.2 - 6Amp (24 AWG) Cable
See Section 3.5.3 for full operational details
The following tables do not apply to the E-Series PICO
Connections To Remote Panel (Option)
From I620 Control Board
CN 2 RS485 Remote Control Data
1 +24v DC – Supply out Belden 9842 cable (or equivalent) – 24 AWG
2 0v - Supply Common
3 RS485 +ve - Data
4 RS485 -ve - Data
Note: Ensure ‘Mid/End Jumper Link’ fitted to the ‘End’ position
(pins 1&2 of CN 6).
See sections 2.6, 2.7 & 4.0 for further details
Connections To / From Mains PSU/Battery Charge (Option Module)
110v and 230v versions
CN1 A/C Supply Connector (i601 Board)
1 Live 16x0.25 - 15Amp (18 AWG) Cable
2 Neutral
3 Earth
CN1 Back-Up Battery Connector (i614 Board)
1 0v - To Negative battery terminal 26x0.25 - 19Amp (16 AWG) Cable
2 +24v - To Positive battery terminal See section 2.2.1 for further details
CN8 Battery Thermistor Connection (i614 Board)
1 Battery Thermistor (not polarity
conscious)
2 Battery Thermistor (not polarity
conscious)
Note : The ‘Battery Thermistor’ must be connected when a
Back-up Battery is connected
5 pin flying
Lead
Connector
Mains PSU DC Output Connection
(from i614 Board) Connects to CN 2 on i602 Board

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2.2.3 Standby Battery (optional)
This does not apply to the E-Series PICO.
Fit 2 of 12 V sealed lead-acid batteries (17 AH) in series. Locate on the battery shelf, one in front of the other, upright, with the terminals
at the top. The recommended wire for the battery connection cable is: - 18 SWG (15 Amp) cable complying with UL1007. The correct
charging voltage is temperature dependent, and the temperature sensor (supplied) must be connected and taped to one of the batteries. If
batteries are fitted, the internal charger must be enabled. (See the CONFIGURE section; set STANDBY = 1)
ICAM recommend the User/Installer fits either:-
YUASA – Maintenance Free, Re-Chargeable Lead Acid Battery TYPE: NP 18.0-12 or Equivalent, or
YUASA – Maintenance Free, Re-Chargeable Lead Acid Battery TYPE: NP 17.0-12 or Equivalent.
2.2.4 Operation of the FireTracer e-series from 24 Volts DC only
Connect the 24 Volts supply to the 5-way connector (CN2) on the I/O board under the control panel as in the diagram below.
The MAINS/BAT terminal must be linked to 0 V. Failure to do so may result in “MAINS FAULT”. The “VBAT” and “BATT TEST” should be left
unconnected.
Ensure that in the configuration menu, STANDBY = 0.
To reset the e-series, put 24V on to reset input on board.
2.3 Connection of Sampling Tubes
(For more details please refer to the Pipe Installation Manual)
Pico and FT1 sample tubes are 25mm OD UPVC. The inlets are tapered push-fit and pipes should NEVER be glued in place. The
recommended maximum length is 100m per pipe.
FT4 and FT6 sample pipes are 21.4mm OD (1/2” BSP). The inlets are tapered push-fit. For 3/4” BSP pipe system, tapered adaptors maybe
used that should be glued to the pipes. Glue should NEVER be used at the point of entry into the unit. The recommended maximum length
is 100m per pipe.
The FT8 and FT15 sample pipes are 6mm OD / 4mm ID nylon flexible tube. For corrosive conditions, FEB tube may be used. Pipe lengths
should be equal, the recommended maximum being 50m per pipe.
Note: Do not insert ANY object into the ‘Inlet Ports’ other than the correct size of piping. This is to avoid damage to delicate electronic
components mounted just inside each port opening.
Note: As stated above, pipes must NEVER be glued to the unit inlets but the pipe network itself MUST be glued together. Use removable
unions where necessary.

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2.4 Power-Up
At power-up, the display will first show a rolling text message giving information as to:
FireTracer type: FIRETRACER FT [1, 4, 6, 8, 15]
Software version: VERSION *.**
Optional text 1
Optional text 2
Optional text 3
Optional text information: these are user settable options differing from the factory default settings (1 & 2) or a factory build option (3)
1. REM PANEL The unit may be configured to operate the display panel remotely using the RS485 communications.
2. NO DET FLOW The flow measurement through the detector chamber itself may be disabled
3. NO WEB SUPPORT This is a factory software build option. If built with Web support, no message is displayed
2.5 Flow normalisation (Wide bore systems Pico, FT1, 4, 6)
The fan speed is programmable from 0 to 10 (see configuration) and the factory default setting is 5. It is recommended that it be left at 5
unless there are good reasons for changing it.
Once the pipe work has been completed it is necessary for the unit to “learn” the values of flow rates at each inlet. Once it has done this,
all displayed flow rates will be normalised to 100%. The process will take about six minutes, and a rolling text message indicates progress.
Please Note: If the unit is in alarm a flow calibration cannot be performed.
The diagram below shows the button functions.
1Press MAIN MENU (on some displays it is labeled CODE)
2Use PARAMETER UP & DOWN to reach CONFIGURE
3Press ENTER
4Enter Access Code 260
5Use PARAMETER UP & DOWN to reach SETFAN
6Press ENTER - The display shows SETFAN 5 (“5” flashing)
7Press ENTER - Rolling text message showing progress. When complete, the display resumes at SETFAN 5
8Press MAIN MENU twice to revert to normal display
NB. Press MAIN MENU to abort normalization at any stage.

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2.6 Connecting the e-series Display Panel remotely
An Icam kit is available for mounting the display panel up to 1km away from the FireTracer. It contains:
1 Blanking plate
1 Mounting Box
1 Fixing kit
i600
display board
0V
end mid
++
Ð
+24VRS485
Jumper
Link
4 way connector
for remote operation
Note: ensure that a jumper link
is fitted as shown
Suitable double twisted pair cable can also be supplied.
Use 1 pair for comms, 1 pair for 24V supply, and ensure that matching signals are connected at each end.
To use the Display Panel remotely, the main unit must also be configured for remote display operation as follows.
2.7 Configuring the e-series to drive a remote display panel
1Press MAIN MENU
2Use Parameter UP & DOWN to reach SETUP
3Press ENTER
4Enter Access Code 693
5Use Parameter UP & DOWN to reach REMPANEL
6If the display shows REMPANEL 0 then press Value UP to get REMPANEL 1
7Press ENTER
8Press MAIN MENU twice to revert to normal
More information may be found in the section: Installation Guide for RS485 Equipment (page 33).

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3 SETUP AND BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY
3.1 User Functions (No Access Code required)
ACCEPT Acts only on the internal sounder. It acknowledges all current Alarm states. All other warning mechanisms
continue unchanged. The sounder operation changes from ‘continuous’ to ‘1 second ON: 15 seconds OFF’. New
Alarm events cause the sounder to revert to continuous operation.
TEST Successive presses of the TEST button show first the Date; then Time; then LED TEST (All LED segments
illuminated); then back to normal display.
3.2 Main Menu & Access Code Entry
Access to some Modes in the Main Menu requires the user to enter an Access Code. There are three levels of access, ‘Operator’, ‘Level 1’,
and ‘Level 2’. Access Code Levels are downwards applicable: (e.g. if a User enters the Level 2 Code, they have access at all Levels). The
Operator Code is itself changeable as a parameter from within the Configuration Mode, which requires Level 1 Access. The default
Operator Code is ‘0’. The Level 1 code is ‘260’, the Level 2 code is ‘693’.
To enter one of these Main Menu Modes use the following.
Action Resulting Display Note
1 Press MAIN MENU OPERATOR
2 Use Parameter UP & DOWN buttons to reach required Item <Item on List>
3 Press ENTER CODE 0 If code required
4 Use Value UP & DOWN buttons to Enter Code *** If code required
5 Press ENTER According to Mode
Note on entering an Access Code:
The UP and DOWN buttons are used to enter a 3-digit number. To make the process faster, these buttons, if held down, first act on the
units, then the tens, then the hundreds. If the button is released, the flashing digit (units, tens or hundreds) is the one that will change
with further use of the UP and DOWN buttons. When the hundreds digit is correct, wait about 5 seconds for the flashing digit to change to
the tens, then set the tens to the required value. Repeat for the units.
Code Entry may be aborted by pressing the MAIN MENU button.
Note on entering settings with software:
All of the following settings can be entered using the e-series monitor software and a PC. This can cut down the time taken to enter certain
values and parameters.
To obtain this software contact ICAM or visit the website: www.firetracer.com