Kilsen KFP-AF Series User manual

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KFP-AF Series Installation
Manual

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KFP-AF Series Installation Manual i
Content
Important information ii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Product range 2
Product compatibility 2
Control panel overview 3
Chapter 2 Installation 9
Cabinet and PCB layout 10
Cabinet installation 11
Connections 14
Chapter 3 Configuration and commissioning 23
User levels 24
Configuration overview 25
Maintenance operation and configuration 27
Installer operation and configuration 34
Commissioning 52
Chapter 4 Maintenance 53
Fire alarm system maintenance 54
Battery maintenance 55
Chapter 5 Technical specifications 57
Appendix A Default configurations 63
Appendix B Menu maps 65
Appendix C Product compliance 71

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Important information
Introduction
This is the installation manual for the KFP-AF series addressable fire alarm
control panels. Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely
before installing or operating this product.
Limitation of liability
Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions
of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory. GE Security shall not under any
circumstances be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from
loss of property or other damages or losses owing to the failure of GE Security
products beyond the cost of repair or replacement of any defective products. GE
Security reserves the right to make product improvements and change product
specifications at any time.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to
ensure the accuracy of its contents, GE Security assumes no responsibility for
errors or omissions.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Summary
This chapter provides an introduction to your control panel, the main controls,
and indicators.
Content
Product range 2
Fire alarm control panels 2
Fire alarm repeater panels 2
Repeater functionality 2
Fire routing control and indication 2
Product compatibility 2
Control panel overview 3
The user interface 3
Front panel controls and indicators 4
LCD controls and indicators 6
Indication of remote and local events on the LCD 7
Acoustic indicators 8
Summary of conditions 8

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Product range
Fire alarm control panels
The series includes the fire alarm control panels shown below.
Model Description
KFP-AF1 One-loop addressable fire alarm control panel
KFP-AF2 Two-loop addressable fire alarm control panel
KFP-AF1-FB One-loop addressable fire alarm control panel with fire routing
KFP-AF2-FB Two-loop addressable fire alarm control panel with fire routing
Fire alarm repeater panels
The series includes the fire alarm repeater panels shown below.
Model Description
KFP-AFR Addressable fire alarm repeater panel
KFP-AFR-FB Addressable fire alarm repeater panel with fire routing controls
Repeater functionality
All control panels (including the fire alarm control panels if a network board is
installed) may be configured for repeater functionality within a fire network. For
more information, see “Firenet configuration” on page 36.
Fire routing control and indication
Information in this document relating to control and indication for fire routing only
applies to control panels with the corresponding feature.
Product compatibility
For details of compatible products, see the compatibility sheet included with your
control panel or consult your local supplier. Compatibility with other products
cannot be guaranteed.

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Control panel overview
This topic provides an introduction to the control panel user interface, LCD,
operator controls, and indicators.
The user interface
Figure 1: The control panel user interface (with fire routing)
1. Supply LED
2. General Test LED
3. General Disable LED
4. General Fault LED
5. Alarm LED
6. LCD
7. Sounder Delay button and LED
8. Sounder Fault/Disabled LED
9. Supply Fault LED
10.Earth Fault LED
11.Low Battery LED
12.System Fault LED
13.Reset button and LED
14.Panel Silence button and LED
15.Sounder Start/Stop Button and LED
16.Jog dial and function buttons
17.Fire Routing Fault/Disabled LED
18.Fire Routing Delay button and LED
19.Fire Routing Start button and LED
For a detailed overview of front panel controls and indicators, see “Front panel
controls and indicators” on page 4.

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Front panel controls and indicators
The following table gives an overview of the front panel controls and indicators.
Operational features described here are not available to all users. Further
information on control panel operation and access restrictions can be found in
the topic “User levels” on page 24.
Table 1: Operator controls and LED indicators
Control/LED LED colour Description
Supply LED Green Indicates that the system is powered up correctly.
General Test LED Yellow Indicates that one or more features or devices are
being tested.
General Disable LED Yellow Indicates that one or more features or devices are
disabled.
General Fault LED Yellow Indicates a general fault. The corresponding device, or
feature fault LED also flashes.
Alarm LED Red Indicates a fire alarm.
A flashing LED indicates that the alarm was activated
by a detector. A steady LED indicates that the alarm
was activated by a manual call point.
Fire Routing Start
button and LED
Red Cancels a previously configured delay as it counts
down and activates fire routing.
A
flashing LED indicates that fire routing activates when
the configured delay elapses. A steady LED indicates
that fire routing is activated.
Fire Routing Delay
button and LED
Yellow Enables or disables a previously configured fire routing
delay.
A steady LED indicates that a fire routing delay is
configured and enabled.
Fire Routing
Fault/Disabled LED
Yellow Indicates a fire routing fault or disablement.
A
flashing LED indicates a fault. A steady LED indicates
that the feature is disabled.
Sounder Delay button
and LED
Yellow Enables or disables a previously configured sounder
delay.
A steady LED indicates that a sounder delay is
configured and enabled.
Sounder
Fault/Disabled LED
Yellow Indicates a sounder fault or disablement.
A
flashing LED indicates a fault. A steady LED indicates
that the feature is disabled.
Supply Fault LED Yellow Indicates a power supply fault.
A flashing LED indicates a battery fault. A steady LED
indicates a mains or mains fuse fault.
Earth Fault LED Yellow Indicates an earth fault.
Low Battery LED Yellow Indicates that the control panel is running on battery
power and that the remaining charge may be
insufficient for continued operation.

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Control/LED LED colour Description
System Fault LED Yellow Indicates a control panel system failure.
Sounder Start/Stop
button and LED
Red Stops (silences) all active sounders. Pressing the
button again restarts them.
A flashing LED indicates that sounders activate when a
configured delay elapses. A steady LED indicates that
the sounders are active (sounding).
Panel Silence button
and LED
Yellow Silences the buzzer.
A steady LED indicates that the buzzer has been
silenced.
Reset button and LED Yellow Resets the control panel and clears all current system
events.
A steady LED indicates that the control panel can be
reset in the current access level.

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LCD controls and indicators
Figure 2: LCD controls and indicators
1. Day/night mode indicator
2. System date and time
3. Current alarm, fault, and condition events
4. Message display area
5. Soft keys (menu options linked to function buttons F1, F2, F3, and F4)
6. Jog dial
7. Function buttons F1, F2, F3, and F4
8. Local control panel ID (fire network)

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Icons displayed on the LCD
Icons displayed on the LCD are shown below.
Table 2: LCD icons and descriptions
Icon Description
Day mode. This icon indicates that the control panel is operating
in day mode.
Night mode This icon indicates that the control panel is operating
in night mode.
Fire alarms The number beside this icon indicates the number of
zones with an active fire alarm. Alarm information for
the first and last zones to report an alarm is displayed
in the LCD message area.
Faults The number beside this icon indicates the number of
active faults. Additional information is available by
pressing F1 (Show Events).
Conditions The number beside this icon indicates the number of
active test or disablement conditions. Additional
information is available by pressing F1 (Show
Events).
Detector alarm [1] This icon indicates that the system has detected a
detector alarm.
Manual call point alarm [1] This icon indicates that the system has detected a
manual call point alarm.
[1] These icons appear in the message display area with the notification details.
Indication of remote and local events on the LCD
The local control panel ID is always displayed on the LCD (see Figure 2 on page
6).
If your control panel forms part of a fire network, the event notification will include
the panel ID reporting the event as follows:
• If the panel ID matches the local ID, then the event relates to the local control
panel
• If the panel ID does not match the local ID, then the event is reported by the
remote control panel in your fire network with the panel ID indicated
Note: Repeater panels will only ever be installed in a fire network. Fire alarm
control panels must have a network board installed to connect to a fire network.

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Acoustic indicators
The control panel uses the following acoustic indicators to highlight system
events.
Indication Description
The buzzer sounds constantly Indicates a fire alarm or a system fault
The buzzer sounds intermittently (long tone) [1] Indicates all other faults
The buzzer sounds intermittently (short tone) [1] Indicates a condition
[1] Time periods are 50% ON / 50% OFF (long tone) and 25% ON / 75% OFF (short tone).
Summary of conditions
System events logged as conditions are shown below.
Condition Description
Tests A control panel feature or device is being tested
Disablements A control panel feature or device is disabled
Sounder and fire routing delays A sounder or fire routing delay is enabled or disabled
Loop device not configured A loop device is detected that is not configured
Input activation An input is activated (subject to configuration)
Output group activation An output group is activated
New node in the fire network A control panel has been added to the fire network
Maximum loops exceeded in a
network
The number of loops in a fire network exceeds the
maximum allowed (32)

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Chapter 2
Installation
Summary
This chapter provides detailed installation and connection information for your
control panel.
WARNING: This product must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel
adhering to the CEN/TS 54-14 standard (or the corresponding national standard)
and any other applicable regulations.
Content
Cabinet and PCB layout 10
Cabinet installation 11
Where to install the control panel 11
Fixing the cabinet to the wall 11
Adding the menu inserts 13
Connections 14
Recommended cables 14
Overview of fire system connections 15
Connecting loops 15
Connecting loop devices 17
Connecting inputs 17
Connecting outputs 18
Connecting the mains power supply 19
Connecting the batteries 21
Connecting expansion boards 21
Connecting a fire network 21

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Cabinet and PCB layout
Figure 3: Cabinet and PCB layout (two-loop control panel)
1. Loop and fire system connectors
2. Spirit level
3. Earth stud
4. Ethernet connector
5. USB type B connector
6. USB type A connectors
7. Battery connector
8. Power supply connector
9. Power supply
10. Fuse terminal block
11. Battery area
12. Mounting holes
13. Front panel connector

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Cabinet installation
Where to install the control panel
Make sure the installation location is free from construction dust and debris, and
immune to extreme temperature ranges and humidity (see Chapter 5 “Technical
specifications” on page 57 for more information on the operating temperature and
relative humidity specifications).
Allow for enough floor and wall space so the panel can be installed and serviced
without any obstructions. The cabinet should be mounted so that the user
interface is at eye level.
Fixing the cabinet to the wall
Fix the cabinet to the wall using the following nylon wall plugs and screws:
• 5 x M4, 30 mm screws
• 5 x Ø 6 mm
Fix the control panel cabinet to the wall as described below. Mounting hole
locations are shown in Figure 4 on page 12.
1. Hold the cabinet to the wall at the required installation height
2. Ensure that the cabinet is level (using the built-in spirit level) and mark drill
points on the wall
3. Drill all required holes and insert a 6 mm wall plug into each
4. Insert screw (1) half way and hang the cabinet onto this screw
5. insert screws (2) and tighten
6. Insert screws (3) and tighten
7. Tighten screw (1)

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Figure 4: Mounting hole locations

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Adding the menu inserts
Add the control panel interface menus as shown below. Each insert is numbered
1 to 4 and is inserted into the location indicated (with the printed area facing the
front of the control panel).
Figure 5: Adding the menu inserts

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Connections
Recommended cables
Recommended cables for optimal system performance are shown in the table
below.
Table 3: Recommended cables
Cable Cable requirements Maximum cable length
Mains cable 3 x 1.5 mm2N/A
Loop cable Twisted-pair (max. 52 Ω/ 500 nF)
[1]
12 to 26 AWG (3.31 to 0.129 mm2)
2 km with KAL21 cable [1]
Fire network cable Twisted-pair, CAT5
12 to 26 AWG (3.31 to 0.129 mm2)
1.2 km
Ethernet cable Shielded CAT5 100 m
USB cable Standard USB cable with A-B
connectors
10 m
[1] 26 Ωper wire. Maximum cable length depends on the type of cable used and the loop load.
WARNING: Other types of cable may be used subject to site-specific EMI
conditions and installation testing.
Securing cables
Use 20 mm cable glands to ensure clean and secure connections. All cables
should be fed through the cable guides in the cabinet housing to eliminate
movement.

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Overview of fire system connections
Figure 6: Overview of fire system connections using a single Class A loop
Connecting loops
Loop guidelines
For best results, follow these guidelines when connecting loops:
• Install at least one isolator per loop (we recommend one for every 32
devices).
• Keep loop cabling away from high-voltage cables (or any other source of
interference).
• Star, stub, and tee-off configurations are not recommended.
• Install loop devices with a high current consumption as close as possible to
the control panel.
• Ensure that the loop cable complies with the cable specifications outlined in
“Recommended cables” on page 14.

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• If using shielded loop cable, ensure that the shield is continuous (connected
through to each loop device). To prevent earth loops caused by
electromagnetic interference, only one cable shield should be connected to
earth, as shown in Figure 6 on page 15.
Class A loop connection
Connect Class A loops as shown in Figure 6 on page 15. Class A loops are
supervised for open and short circuit. Terminate unused Class A loops A (+) to B
(+) and A (-) to B (-).
Class B loop connection
Caution: Never install more than 32 devices on a Class B loop.
Connect Class B loops as shown in Figure 7 below. Connection may be made to
either the A connectors (as shown) or to the B connectors, but not to both. Class
B loops are supervised for short circuit.
Figure 7: Class B loop connection