Safelincs XFP User manual

XFP
16 ZONE
REPEATER
PANEL
installation
manual
approved document no. DFU1200502 Rev 1

CONTENTS
Important Notes ....................................................................................................................3
Basic Overview & Key Features ............................................................................................4
Installation and wiring ........................................................................................................4
The fire panel enclosure ..................................................................................................................................4
Removing the lid and base PCBs......................................................................................................................4
Mounting the base to the wall........................................................................................................................5
Planning the cable layout in the panel ..........................................................................................................5
Mains wiring......................................................................................................................................................6
Connecting mains to the Power Supply PCB ..................................................................................................6
Installing the standby battery supply..............................................................................................................7
Fault relay output wiring ................................................................................................................................7
Installing the Repeater’s Network Communication Card ..............................................................................7
Connecting the Repeater wiring ....................................................................................................................8
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................8
Disclaimer
©2005-2007. No responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer or distributors of this range of
firepanels for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note or for the compliance of the
system as a whole. The manufacturer’s policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the
right to make changes to product specifications at our discretion and without prior notice. E&OE.
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XFP 16 ZONE REPEATER PANEL
This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all
applicable EU Council Directives.
Please refer to the Installation & Maintenance Manual and User Guide / Log Book
supplied with the main XFP panel for details of the repeater’s indicators, controls and
programming options.

IMPORTANT NOTES
This equipment must only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled
and technically competent person.
This equipment is a piece of Class 1 equipment and MUST BE EARTHED.
ALWAYS isolate the panel’s mains and battery backup supplies before making
connections to its PCBs.
Items supplied with this panel
•Installation manual - document no. DFU1200502 (this manual)
• Torx key, for unfastening / securing the panel lid
• Electrical accessory pack, containing:-
1 x 20mm 1ATH 250V HRC ceramic fuse (spare primary fuse)
1 x set of battery connection leads (red wire, black wire, jumper link and 2 x nylon cable ties)
System design
Fire alarm system design is beyond the scope of this document. A basic understanding of general
firealarm system components and their use is assumed.
Contact the Fire Officer concerned with the property at an early stage in case he has any
special requirements. We strongly recommend that a suitably qualified and competent person
is consulted in connection with the design of the firealarmsystem and that the system is
commissioned and serviced in accordance with the laid down specification and national
standards. If in doubt please consult your supplier.
Werecommend you read BS 5839: Pt 1: 2002 "Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings
(Code of Practice for System Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance)" available at
your local reference library or from the BSI. Other national standards of installation should be
referenced where applicable.
Cable types and limitations
All system wiring should be installed to meet current national standards - in the United Kingdom
these are BS 5839 pt 1 : 2002 and BS7671 (Wiring Regulations).
1.5mm2two-core fire resistant screened cable should be used throughout the repeater network
installation. This not only shields the data moving up and down the cables from outside interference
but is essential to ensure compliance with EMC regulations. Cables such as FP 200, Firetuff™,
Firecel™ and MICC may be acceptable provided they are properly terminated at the fire panel
and meet national standards / the system specification as applicable. Consult Clause 26 of BS
5839 pt 1 : 2002 for more detailed information on cables, wiring and other interconnections.
Equipment guarantee
This equipment is not guaranteed unless the complete installation is installed and commissioned
in accordance with the laid down national standards (in the UK BS 5839: Pt 1: 2002) by an
approved and competent person or organisation.
Anti-static handling guidelines
Always observe appropriate electro-static handling precautions prior to handling the
panel’sPCBs or any other static-sensitive components.
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INSTALLATION & WIRING
The fire panel enclosure
The panel is supplied with a plastic detachable lid, a plastic back box, a Main Control PCB, a Power
Supply PCB and a Network Communication Card. Space is available inside the panel for the rated
capacity of VRSLA backup batteries. The panel must be sited internally in an area that is not subject to
conditions that are likely to affect its performance, e.g. damp, salt-air, water ingress, extremes of tem-
perature, physical abuse, etc. It should be sited at a height where it is easily accessible and in a promi-
nent position within the building. Ideally, its front panel indicators should be at eye level.
It is recommended that you remove the panel’s lid and base PCBs prior to first fix installation to
protect the electronics from damage.
Removing the lid and base PCBs
Fig. 1 : Location of the panel’s base PCBs and removal details
1 Take the panel out of its box and undo the four lid screws using the torx key provided. Remove the lid
to expose the Main Control PCB (the Power Supply PCB and Network Communication Cardareunderneath).
2 Carefully remove the five retaining screws on the Main Control PCB and slide the PCB up and over the
mounting pillars, taking care not to damage any of the components.
3Disconnect the two telecoms-style connecting cables from PL1 on the Power Supply PCB and PL2 on the
Network Communication Card but keep them connected to the reverse of the Main Control PCB to
prevent them being misplaced.
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Leave this end of the connector cable connected to
the socket on the reverse of the Main Control PCB
(the one above the PCB’s revision number)
BASIC OVERVIEW & KEY FEATURES
Amaximum of eight XFP Repeaters (any mix) can be connected to one non-networked XFP main panel
(note that the main panel’s Network Comms function must be set to Repeater mode).
Each Repeater requires its own dedicated mains power and battery back-up supply.
Communication between the main panel and repeaters is achieved using network communication
cards - one per repeater (fitted as standard) and one per main (available as an optional extra), wired in
1.5mm2two-core screened fire resistant cable. The total network length for a repeater network must
not exceed 500m.
Each repeater offers all the functions and controls of an XFP main panel (access levels 1, 2 and 3).
Repeaters do not include an RS232 PC programming connector. System programming must be carried
out at the XFP main panel using the panel’s upload/download programming tools and a Windows PC.
Please refer to the XFP main panel instructions for details.
Afault relay is included in all repeaters.
Leave this end of the connector cable connected to
the socket on the reverse of the Main Control PCB
(the one near the PCB’smicroprocessor)

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4 Disconnect the two-way polarised loom from PL2 on the Power Supply PCB leaving it connected to PL1 on
the Network Communication Card, again to prevent it being misplaced.
5 Pull the Power Supply’s earth strap off the spade connector at the base earth point.
6 Carefully remove the retaining screws on the Power Supply PCB and the Network Communication Card
7 Slide the PCBs up and over the mounting pillars, taking care not to damage any of their components.
8 Store the PCBs in a clean, dry place which is free from vibration, dust and excessive heat.
Retaining the PCBs in a suitable cardboard box will also guard them against mechanical damage.
75mm
includes 'dimples'
WALL
Mounting the base to the wall
The panel can be surface or semi-flush mounted using the five mounting holes provided. To expose the
mounting holes you must first remove the panel’s lid and base PCBs, as described on page 4. The mounting
holes are suitable for use with No.8-10 or 4-5mm countersunk screws. Always assess the condition and
construction of the wall and use a suitable screw fixing. Any dust or swarf created during the fixing
process must be kept out of the base. Note that the central mounting hole can be used to temporarily
hang the back box so it can be levelled and its remaining fixing points marked for drilling.
Fig. 2 : Location of mounting holes and knockouts / side view of panel for flush mounting
Do not drill any additional holes
for cable entry in this shaded area
as this is where the PCBs and
backup batteries will be located
These four
knockouts are
reserved for
incoming mains
cable only
Planning the cable layout in the panel
All cables should be brought into the panel via the knockouts provided.
Note that the network cabling is classed as low voltage and must be seg-
regated away from Mains voltages. Careful planning is needed to ensure
this (see Fig. 2, above, for guidance).
We recommend tails of at least 20-30cm are left inside the panel to ensure
straightforwardconnection of the field wiring to the panel’sterminals.
Knockouts should be removed with a sharp, light tap using a flat 6mm
broad-bladed screwdriver as shown in the diagram (right).
Always ensure if a knockout is removed, the hole is filled with a good
quality 20mm cable gland. Any unused knockouts must be securely
blanked off.

Mains wiring
The requirement for the mains supply to the fire panel is fixed wiring, using three core cable (no less
than 1mm2and no more than 2.5mm2) or a suitable three conductor system, fed from an isolating
switched fused spur, fused at 3A. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be marked ‘FIRE
ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’. The mains supply must be exclusive to the fire panel.
As an alternative to a switched fused
spur, a double pole isolating device
may be used (see diagram right) pro-
viding it meets the appropriate
national wiring regulations).
0.75mm < 2.5mm
FIRE
PANEL
MAIN
DISTRIBUTION
BOARD
3A
3mm
22
>1mm2<2.5mm2
DO NOT
ADJUST
BATTERY FUSE
1.6AF
+Red
I Black
To
Battery
BAT1
PLK2
AUX 24V
PL2
To Main
Control
PCB
L N
PRIMARY
FUSE F1
1ATH 250V HRC
FUSE
CONN1
Connecting mains to the Power Supply PCB
The panel’s PSU is a 185-265Va.c. 50-60Hz off line switched mode power supply that combines the
functions of a power supply unit, battery charging unit, battery monitoring unit and earth fault
monitoring unit. It should be positioned in the panel’s enclosure as shown in Fig. 3 below. DO NOT
operate the panel without the Power Supply PCB correctly mounted in the enclosure with its three
PCB retaining screws securely tightened.
DO NOT connect mains to the Power Supply PCB until the installation is complete and ALL relevant PCBs
are correctly attached within the panel.
Incoming Mains cable must be
segregated from other cables and
should only enter the panel
through either of these knockouts.
Good quality cable glands must
always be fitted.
The PSU earth
strap MUST be
connected to
the spade on the
base earth post before
operation. The spade is
compressed against a
shoulder on the post via
the lowest nut. The earth
post may appear loose,
this is intended by design.
WHEN CONNECTED,
THE PCB STORES
VOLTAGES ATUP TO
400Vd.c. AND MAY BE
LETHAL IF TOUCHED.
DO NOT TOUCH THE
PCB WHILST THE RED
‘HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES
PRESENT’ LED IS LIT.
Primary fuse (F1)
20mm 1ATH 250V HRC ceramic
fuse to IEC 127 (EN60127-2).
Battery fuse (F2)
20mm x 1.6AF glass fuse to
IEC 127 (EN60127-2).
Do not use any other types or
sizes of fuse in these positions.
Batteryleads (supplied in the
panel’saccessorypack).
For battery connection details,
refer to page 7. Main Control PCB
connector socket
(connect other end of
lead to the rear of
Main Control PCB).
The incoming mains
earth wire MUST be
connected to the
terminal marked
and NOT to the
base earth post.
(The PSU earth strap
connects the PCB to
the base earth post).
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Installing the standby battery supply
Two new, good quality and fully charged 12V 3.2A Hr valve regulated lead acid batteries are required
as the emergency stand-by power supply for the panel. The batteries should be connected in series
and located in the panel’s enclosure as shown in Fig. 4 below. The battery leads, link wire and nylon
cable ties are provided in the panel’s accessory pack. Run the battery leads through the slits in the
panel’s lower plastic ribs and secure the batteries into position using the nylon cable ties as shown.
The panel’s sophisticated battery monitoring unit protects the batteries against deep discharge by
activating a cut off circuit when the stand-by supply voltage reaches 21V approx. If batteries are not
fitted, are discharged or in poor condition, a PSU fault will show at the panel.
Always dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Fig. 4 : Battery location and connection details
Fault relay output wiring
The repeater’sfailsafe fault relay output switches for any fault condition and
is capable of switching 1A @ 30Vdc. It must NOT be used for switching mains
voltages.
Installing the repeater’s network communication card
+
I
++
–
–
+
Take care to arrange
batteries so terminals
do not touch
LOCATION OF LARGE
SIZED BATTERIES
typically 3.0 AHr
CONNECTION OF
LEADS TO POWER
SUPPLY PCB
Run the battery leads
(supplied in the Panel's
accessory pack)
through the slits in
the plastic ribs
RED
BLACK
N
Before installing the network communication card, isolate the Mains supply and disconnect the
panel’s battery back-up supply. With reference to Figure 5 below:-
• Secure the card inside the panel using the two
retaining screws provided.
•Connect the two-way polarised power supply
loom between PL1 on the card and PL2 on the
Power Supply PCB.
• Connect the 8-way telecoms-style connector
cable between PL2 on the card and the socket on
the reverse of the Main Control PCB (socket SK2
which is located alongside the PCB’s microproces-
sor).
Note the DIP switch (SW1) on the network
communication card has no function when
used with XFP repeaters.
To SK2 on
the reverse
of the Main
Control PCB
PL2
PL1
PL2
PL1
POWER
SUPPLY
PCB
NETWORK
DRIVER
CARD
To SK1 on
the reverse
of the Main
Control PCB
A B C A B
GENERAL
FIRE ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 Z
ZONE 9 ZONE 10 ZONE 11 ZONE12 ZONE 13 ZONE 14 Z
D45
SUPPLY
PRESENT TEST ACCESSED GENERAL
DISABLEMENT PHASED
EVACUATION
GENERAL
FAULT PSU
FAULT SYSTEM
FAULT SOUNDER
STATUS DELAYS
RUNNING
Auxilliary
+24V I/P1 I/P2 0v Relay 1
NC C NO Relay 2
NC C NO Relay 3
NC C NO Fault
NC C NO Sounder Circuits
+ 1 - +2- Earth Fault Detect A
REMOVING THIS CIRCUIT
BOARD EXPOSES HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGES - PLEASE REFER TO
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
SENSITIVE TO STATIC
ELECTRICITY - OBSERVE
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE
HANDLING
CAUTION - RISK OF EXPLOSION IF
INCORRECT TYPE OF BATTERIES FITTED.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. FOR OPERATIONAL DETAILS PLEASE
CONSULT THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Mute
Beeper
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Fig. 6: Typical repeater network wiring
The repeater network should be wired in two-core 1.5mm2fire resistant screened
cable. Connect A to A, B to B and terminate incoming and outgoing earth screens
to terminal C. Note that earth screens should be terminated at the base
earth post of one panel (repeater or main) ONLY,as illustrated below.
TO NEXT
REPEATER
PANEL
TO NEXT
REPEATER
PANEL
NETWORK
COMMUNICATION
CARD
NETWORK
COMMUNICATION
CARD
NETWORK
COMMUNICATION
CARD
POWER SUPPLY
PCB
REPEATER 1 MASTER REPEATER 2 REPEATER 5 REPEATER 8

SPUR WIRING
NOT ALLOWED

SPUR WIRING
NOT ALLOWED
=
XFP
MAIN
XFP
REPEATER
Fig. 7: A typical XFP repeater network
XFP
REPEATER
XFP
REPEATER
XFP
REPEATER
Max. eight repeaters per main
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mains supply voltage: 230V a.c. ± 10% 50/60Hz
Internal power supply: 27V d.c Nominal
Total output current limited to: 1.4A @ 230V a.c.
Supply and battery charger monitored for failure: Yes
Batteries monitored for disconnection and failure: Yes
Batteries protected against deep discharge: Yes
Max. battery size and type: 3.2 AHr VRLA
Temperature compensated charging: Yes
Mains fuse: 1A HRC Ceramic 20mm
Battery fuse: 1.6A F 20mm
Physical dimensions: 380 x 235 x 77mm (back box); 380 x 235 x 16m (lid)
Approx weight: 1.9kg (without batteries)
Cabling requirements: 1.5mm2two core fire resistant, screened
Max. no. of repeaters: 8
Max. cable length per repeater network: 500m
Connecting the repeater wiring