Janus JFS-A1 User manual

JFS-A1 Installation, Operation,
& Instruction Manual
JFS-A1 Releasing Panel
Issued August 27, 2012
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
Purpose of This Manual.............................................................................................................................1
System Overview.......................................................................................................................................1
System Features.........................................................................................................................................1
P-Link Accessories...............................................................................................................................2
SLC Loop Accessories..........................................................................................................................2
Addressable Sensors ............................................................................................................................2
Addressable Modules...........................................................................................................................3
How to Use this Manual ............................................................................................................................3
Common Terminology............................................................................................................................... 3
Section 2: Before You Start Installation...................................................................................................4
System Specications ................................................................................................................................4
Environmental Specications .................................................................................................................... 4
System Congurations / Appliances ..........................................................................................................4
Electrical Specications.............................................................................................................................5
System Size Specications ........................................................................................................................5
Main Board Wiring Specications.............................................................................................................5
Circuit Separation................................................................................................................................5
Wiring Types.........................................................................................................................................6
Cabinet Dimensions...................................................................................................................................6
Cabinet Wiring Connections......................................................................................................................7
Battery Circuit Calculations.......................................................................................................................7
Battery Calculation Worksheets.................................................................................................................8
SLC Current Draw Worksheet...................................................................................................................9
Isolator Device Load Calculation ............................................................................................................ 10
Scenario 1: Class A Loop – Isolated Devices Conguration.............................................................10
Scenario 2: Class B Loop – Isolated Branch Conguration .............................................................11
Battery Connections................................................................................................................................. 12
Main Supply Circuit.................................................................................................................................12
Section 3: Installation..............................................................................................................................13
Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) Installation................................................................................................ 13
SLC Wiring Requirements..................................................................................................................13
Class B, Style 4 Wiring Conguration ...............................................................................................13
Class A, Style 6 Wiring Conguration ...............................................................................................14
Class A, Style 7 Wiring Conguration ...............................................................................................15
Connecting Analog Detectors ..................................................................................................................15
Connecting Addressable Modules............................................................................................................16
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class A..............................................................................16
Conventional Initiating Zones (CIZM-4) Class B..............................................................................16
Miniature Contact Module (MCM)....................................................................................................17
Single Contact Module – 4 inch Mount (SCM-4) ..............................................................................17
Dual Contact Module – 4 inch Mount (DCM-4) ...............................................................................17
Twin Relay Module – 4 inch mount (TRM-4).....................................................................................18
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Monitored Output Module – 4 inch mount (MOM-4)........................................................................18
Connecting Analog Sounder Base (ASB)...........................................................................................19
Connecting Analog Relay Base (ARB)...............................................................................................20
Addressing SLC Devices .........................................................................................................................21
Notication Appliance Circuits Installation.............................................................................................22
NAC Wiring........................................................................................................................................22
NAC Maximum Wiring Impedance Formula .....................................................................................22
NAC Wiring Congurations ..............................................................................................................22
NAC as Releasing Device Circuit............................................................................................................24
Maximum Wire Impedance Formula..................................................................................................24
I/O Circuit Conguration.........................................................................................................................25
I/O Circuits as Inputs.........................................................................................................................25
I/O Circuits as Outputs ......................................................................................................................25
I/O Maximum Impedance Formula....................................................................................................25
Reverse Polarity Communication Line Circuit........................................................................................ 26
Municipal Box Connection......................................................................................................................27
Relay Output Wiring................................................................................................................................27
CA-6075 Class A Expander Installation ..................................................................................................28
P-Link Devices.........................................................................................................................................29
Conguration Characteristics ...........................................................................................................29
Maximum Wire Resistance Formula..................................................................................................29
P-Link Addresses................................................................................................................................30
Installing Remote Annunciators (RA-6500R and RA-6075R) ................................................................31
Setting Addresses ...............................................................................................................................31
Installing the DACT.................................................................................................................................32
Dip Switch Location...........................................................................................................................33
Section 4: Operation................................................................................................................................34
Control Panel Basic Operation.................................................................................................................34
LCD Display ......................................................................................................................................34
Menu Navigation Keys.......................................................................................................................35
Numeric Keypad.................................................................................................................................35
Function Pushbuttons ........................................................................................................................35
Status LEDs........................................................................................................................................36
Control Panel Menu Tree.........................................................................................................................37
Section 5: Programming..........................................................................................................................38
Programming Options..............................................................................................................................38
Programming Overview...........................................................................................................................41
The Programming Cycle..........................................................................................................................41
Software Installation................................................................................................................................41
LEARN Programming .............................................................................................................................42
Connecting the Computer and Panel........................................................................................................42
Transferring Data.....................................................................................................................................44
Uploading from Panel to Computer...................................................................................................45
Downloading Conguration File to Panel ...............................................................................................46

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Enable Remote Access .......................................................................................................................46
File New.............................................................................................................................................46
File Save / Save As.............................................................................................................................47
Audit Errors .......................................................................................................................................47
Uploading History Events & Detector (Sensitivity) Status Reports........................................................49
History Reports..................................................................................................................................49
Detector Sensitivity Status Reports....................................................................................................50
Printing Reports.................................................................................................................................51
Panel Software Overview ........................................................................................................................52
Window Regions / Areas.....................................................................................................................52
Program Icons....................................................................................................................................53
Programming Functions Overview..........................................................................................................54
Remote Access Code................................................................................................................................55
User Name / Password.......................................................................................................................55
General System Functions ....................................................................................................................... 56
Job Details.........................................................................................................................................56
General Options.................................................................................................................................56
Day/Night Sensitivity Mode and Holiday Scheduling........................................................................57
Users..................................................................................................................................................58
System E-mail Functions .........................................................................................................................58
P-Link E-mail Notication Requirements ..........................................................................................60
Connecting the Panel to a Network...................................................................................................60
E-mail Report Programming .............................................................................................................61
E-mail Sent from Panel......................................................................................................................61
E-mail Report Requested from PC.....................................................................................................62
Receiving E-mail Status Reports........................................................................................................64
System Programming............................................................................................................................... 66
Mapping Zones Overview..................................................................................................................66
Single Zones.......................................................................................................................................66
Multiple Zones ...................................................................................................................................66
Mapping Terminology........................................................................................................................67
Zone Types / Styles.............................................................................................................................67
Zone Attributes...................................................................................................................................68
Releasing Zone Attributes..................................................................................................................70
Creating Zones...................................................................................................................................70
Conguring Zones..............................................................................................................................71
Conguring Points.............................................................................................................................71
NAC Functions...................................................................................................................................72
SLC Functions....................................................................................................................................73
Adding Points to Zones......................................................................................................................76
Group by Area....................................................................................................................................78
Cross Zone Congurations ......................................................................................................................79
Releasing Zone Congurations................................................................................................................ 80
Releasing Fields.................................................................................................................................80

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Single Interlock (One Count) Releasing Application.........................................................................82
Cross Zone / Two Count (Double Interlock) Releasing Application..................................................82
Cross Zone Releasing Application with Abort Switch .......................................................................83
Programming Modules.............................................................................................................................84
DACT (UD-1000)...............................................................................................................................84
CA-6075 Class A Converter Module .................................................................................................86
Remote Annunciators (RA-6500R and RA-6075R)............................................................................87
Section 6: PSN-1000 / PSN-1000(E) – Installing, Operating & Programming...................................88
Board Specications ................................................................................................................................ 88
Cabinet Descriptions................................................................................................................................88
Visual Indicators................................................................................................................................88
Environmental Specications .................................................................................................................. 88
Electrical Specications...........................................................................................................................88
Wiring Specications...............................................................................................................................88
Circuit Separation..............................................................................................................................88
Wiring Types.......................................................................................................................................89
Cabinet Dimensions.................................................................................................................................89
Cabinet Installation..................................................................................................................................90
Cabinet Wiring Connections....................................................................................................................91
Rechargeable Battery Circuit...................................................................................................................92
Battery Circuit Calculation......................................................................................................................92
PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Battery Calculation Worksheet........................................................................93
Notication Appliance Circuits (NACs)..................................................................................................94
NAC Wiring........................................................................................................................................94
NAC Wiring Congurations...............................................................................................................94
Input Circuits ........................................................................................................................................... 96
Conguration Characteristics ...........................................................................................................96
Wiring to Control Panel..............................................................................................................................97
Repeater Output .......................................................................................................................................98
Conguration Characteristics ...........................................................................................................98
Maximum Wire Resistance Formula..................................................................................................98
Municipal Box Connection......................................................................................................................99
Conguration Characteristics ...........................................................................................................99
Relay Outputs...........................................................................................................................................99
PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Operations .....................................................................................................100
Status LEDs......................................................................................................................................100
PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Programming.................................................................................................101
Adding a Power Supply....................................................................................................................101
Deleting a Power Supply .................................................................................................................102
Section 7: IP Communication ...............................................................................................................103
Programming the IP Communicator...................................................................................................... 104
IP Reporting Accounts.....................................................................................................................104

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Appendix A: Basic Operating Instructions......................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: Modem Connectivity Setup............................................................................................B-1
Appendix C: System Maintenance and Testing..................................................................................C-1
Acceptance Test................................................................................................................................C-1
Periodic Testing and Service............................................................................................................C-1
Operational Checks .........................................................................................................................C-1
AC Fuse............................................................................................................................................C-1
Battery Maintenance........................................................................................................................C-2
Replacement and Testing Recommendations...................................................................................C-2
Proper Handling / First Aid Procedures..........................................................................................C-2
Appendix D: PSN-1000/PSN-1000(E) Maintenance and Testing......................................................D-1
Appendix E: Compatible Devices Table...............................................................................................E-1
Appendix F: Troubleshooting Tips.......................................................................................................F-1
Appendix G: Control Panel Menu.......................................................................................................G-1

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Preface
This manual is intended for use with the Janus Fire Systems® JFS-A1 Releasing Control Panel. Those who install,
operate, program, or service this panel should read this entire manual.
All design, implementation, and maintenance of the Janus Fire Systems® JFS-A1 Releasing Control Panel must
be performed in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 - The National Electrical
Code, NFPA 2001 - Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, NFPA 12 - Standard on Carbon Dioxide
Extinguishing Systems, NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 16 - Standard for the
Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, NFPA 72 - The National Fire Alarm Code,
and the guidelines outlined in this manual.
Janus Fire Systems® reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it deems necessary without prior
notication. This manual describes the state of Janus Fire Systems® products at the time of its publication and may
not reect those products at all times in the future.
All references to Codes or Standards in this manual refer to the latest edition of that Code or Standard unless
otherwise indicated.
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of Janus Fire
Systems.
Copyright © 2012 Janus Fire Systems. All Rights Reserved. Janus Fire Systems® is a registered trademark of Janus Fire Systems.
Janus Fire Systems
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Millennium Park
Crown Point, IN 46307
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
e-mail: info@janusresystems.com · www.janusresystems.com

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