SD3 ALPHA 16-248 GBR Operating manual

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Conventional modular fire alarm panel
ALPHA 16 - 248

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CONTENTS:
SECTION PAGE
1
1- Alpha 16 - 248 PANEL DATA SHEET...........................................................................................4
1-2 PANEL DEVICES CONSUMPTION TABLE:............................................................................................... 7
2- FIRE DETECTION MICROPROCESSOR PANEL..........................................................................7
2-1 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS: ...................................................................................................................... 7
2-2 OPTIONAL EN54 FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED ......................................................................................... 8
2-3 ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED .............................................................................................. 9
2-4 POWER SUPPLY GROUP AL224E: .......................................................................................................... 9
2-5 OPERATING AND CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE: .................................................................................. 9
2-6 BLOCK DIAGRAM ALPHA 16 -248 :........................................................................................................ 10
3- DISPLAY AND COMMAND COMPONENTS:..............................................................................12
3-1 MAIN DISPLAY/COMMAND PANEL: ....................................................................................................... 12
3-2 GENERAL SIGNALS AND COMMANDS.................................................................................................. 12
3-3 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD......................................................................................... 15
3-4 LEDS FOR STATE OF ZONES 1-32 ........................................................................................................ 16
4- LINE AND ZONE CONTROL, OPERATING FUNCTIONS: ..........................................................17
4-1 PANEL LINES AND ZONES; CONTROL LOGIC....................................................................................... 17
4-2 PREALARM, ALARM AND FAULT:.......................................................................................................... 19
4-3 FUNCTION OF DELAYED ALARM: ......................................................................................................... 19
4-4 FUNCTION OF FIRST ALARM AUTO-RESET:......................................................................................... 20
4-5 TEST ZONE FUNCTION:........................................................................................................................ 20
5- COMMAND FUNCTIONS: ...........................................................................................................20
5-1 OPERATING LEVELS AND 2ND ACCESS LEVEL ACTIVATION: ............................................................... 20
5-2 SILENCE THE BUZZER AND ALARM/FAULT OUTPUTS:........................................................................ 21
5-3 PANEL MEMORY RESET ....................................................................................................................... 21
5-4 ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF ALARM DELAY FUNCTION:............................................................... 22
5-5 DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION OF ALARM OUTPUTS:............................................................................ 22
5-6 DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION OF FAULT OUTPUT: ............................................................................... 22
5-7 ZONES/SECTORS SELECTION, DISPLAY AND DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION: ..................................... 22
5-8 LINES SELECTION, DISPLAY AND DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION: ........................................................ 23
5-9 SPECIAL SELECTION AND DISPLAY: .................................................................................................... 24
5-10 PANEL GENERAL DISABLE:.............................................................................................................. 24
5-11 LED/DISPLAY TEST:.......................................................................................................................... 24
5-12 DISPLAY/PRINT PANEL EVENTS: ..................................................................................................... 25
5-13 SETUP OF PANEL CLOCK:................................................................................................................ 25
6- CONFIGURATION OF ALPHA 16 - 248: .....................................................................................25
6-1 UNIT CONFIGURATION FROM PANEL................................................................................................... 26
6-1-1 LINES CONFIGURATION:.................................................................................................................................................. 27
6-1-2 ZONES / SECTORS CONFIGURATION:........................................................................................................................... 27
6-1-3 TIMES CONFIGURATION: ................................................................................................................................................. 28
6-1-4 PANEL OPTIONS CONFIGURATION: .............................................................................................................................. 29
6-1-5 CONFIGURATION OF MODULES CONNECTED TO THE PANEL:................................................................................32
6-2 PANEL CONFIGURATION BY PC: .......................................................................................................... 32
7- PANEL MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................33
8- MODULE PLANS AND CONNECTION DIAGRAMS....................................................................33
8-1 LOCAL PANEL FOR PANEL CONTROL (RAIK-P).................................................................................... 33
CONNECTION TERMINAL STRIPS AND CONNECTORS RAIK-P ............................................................................................... 34
8-2 96 LED MODULE TO DISPLAY STATE OF ZONES/SECTORS (RAIK-2L)................................................ 34
8-2-1 SETTINGS AND INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 34
8-3 POWER SUPPLY MODULE (AL224E) ..................................................................................................... 34
8-3-1 CONNECTION TERMINAL STRIPS AND CONNECTORS AL224E. ...............................................................................35
8-4 MICROPROCESSOR BASIC MODULE RAIK-A....................................................................................... 36
8-4-1 CONNECTION TERMINAL STRIPS AND CONNECTORS .............................................................................................. 36
8-5 COMMON INPUT OUTPUT MODULE RAIK-B.......................................................................................... 37
8-5-1 STRIPS AND CONNECTORS CONNECTION TERMINAL .............................................................................................. 37
8-5-2 ACOUSTIC DEVICE CONNECTION.................................................................................................................................. 38
8-5-3 OPTIC/ACOUSTIC DEVICE CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................... 39
8-6 EIGHT INPUT MODULE (RAIK-I OR EX8Z)............................................................................................... 40

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8-6-1 CONNECTION TERMINAL STRIPS AND CONNECTORS RAIK-I. ................................................................................. 40
8-6-2 SETTINGS AND INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 41
8-6-3 Conventional detectors connection to RAIK-I module. ...................................................................................................... 42
8-7 EIGHT OUTPUTS RELAY MODULE (RAIK-U OR EX8R)........................................................................... 43
8-7-2 TERMINAL STRIPS, CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS FOR THE MODULE RAIK-U..................................................... 43
8-7-3 SETTINGS AND INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 44
8-7-4 IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE CONNECTION OF THE ACTUATORS TO THE OUTPUT RELAYS ............................ 45
8-8 CABLES FOR CONNECTION TO THE PANEL /PC AND PANEL /MODEM............................................... 47

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1- Alpha 16 - 248 PANEL DATA SHEET
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
SYSTEM NAME ALPHA 16 - 248
CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS In accordance with EN 54-2 (panel) and EN 54-4 (power supply group)
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS -5 °C ±3 °C .... 40 °C ±2 °C, humidity max 93% not condensed.
BOX Metal painted with epoxy resin dust paint, degree of protection IP30,
dimensions: H420 x L500 x P210.
NOMINAL SYSTEM POWER VOLTAGE 230 V +10%/-15% ~ 50 Hz
MAXIMUM ABSORBED CURRENT < 300 mA.
SYSTEM OPERATING VOLTAGE min. 20,5V= max 30V=.
INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY GROUP:
MAIN POWER SUPPLY:
INPUT VOLTAGE 230 V +10%/-15% ~ 50 Hz
SAFETY TRANSFORMER 70VA.
TYPE Switching PWM with mains safety transformer.
NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE 27.5V (at 20°C, with batteries disconnected).
The output voltage is stabilized and balanced out in temperature, in
accordance with the features of battery recharging.
VOLTAGE RIPPLE < 100 mV PP
CURRENT AVAILABLE FOR 1.2A.
PANEL + EXTERNAL LOADS ÍNOTE: To guarantee autonomous working for 24h when there is no
mains power (battery power) refer to the consumption data listed in the next
section.
MIN/MAX OUTPUT VOLTAGE min=21V max=28.5V (output voltage available in different operating modes
for powering panel, external loads and battery recharge).
STAND-BY POWER SUPPLY:
TYPE 2 Pb type sealed batteries YUASA NP17-12 of 12V 17Ah.
CURRENT AVAILABLE FOR 700mA at 24V nominal .
PANEL + EXTERNAL LOADS (max. current available for panel and external loads to guarantee autonomy
WITHOUT MAIN POWER SUPPLY for 24h)
DURATION RECHARGING PERIOD 24h for 80%, 48h for 100% of nominal capacity.
RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT 3 years.
PERIOD
POWER SUPPLY GROUP INPUT Battery test control input. Usually kept at ground. If on, it starts lowering the
voltage and leads to the batteries coming on, allowing them to be tested.

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POWER SUPPLY GROUP OUTPUT - Separate power supply outputs for panel/external loads and battery
recharge.
- Mains power signal output.
PROTECTION 1A T fuse on mains power input, 5A T fuse for battery protection, switching
regulator with thermal protection and current limitation.
BASIC I/O PANEL MODULE RAIK-A + RAIK-B (CPU A + CPU B):
ALARM OUTPUT - Balanced alarm output for powered sounder in accordance with EN54-2;
supplies 27.5V (nominal) max. 5A for alarm (for short periods). The balance
is obtained with end of line resistance of 4.7 Kohm ¼ W.
- Service alarm output, available on free power contact of 5A / 30V=.
- Service alarm output, with retractable positive. When in standby state, it
supplies voltage of 27.5V (nominal) which stops when the alarm comes on.
The maximum current which can be picked up from this output must be in
accordance with the specifications indicated for the power supply group.
The alarm outputs may be deactivated from the main panel using the
appropriate command key.
FAULT OUTPUT - Fault output on relay normally excited, can be selected as free contact N.C.
or N.A. able to commutate max 1A a 30V=.
The output may be deactivated from the main panel using the appropriate
command key.
PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS 1-6 Programmable electronic outputs 1-6. They repeat the state of the first 6
programmable outputs on the panel. Outputs 1-4 can be selected by jumpers
as an alternative to auxiliary inputs 1-4.
The outputs are usually open, close to negative if activated and can drive a
max. load of 0.2A at 30V=.
AUXILIARY OUTPUT Programmable auxiliary relay output available in free power contact from
5A 30V=.
CONTROL/COMMAND INPUTS Power system control input, supply ok/supply fault control input, supply fault
due to auxiliary panel control input, deactivation/external reset command
input, input for external 2nd access level activation (jumper).
AUXILIARY INPUTS 1-4 Auxiliary inputs 1-4, usable in panel programmable logic for controlling
personalised functions. They can be selected using jumpers as an alternative
to programmable local electronic outputs 1-4.
EXTENSION CONNECTIONS - SPI local bus for connection of input and output concentrator modules.
- Serial line available with interface RS232 and/or RS485 for connecting a PC
for control/setting.
SIGNALING COMPONENTS LED, alphanumeric display and buzzer to signal: states of operation,
functionality, power supply, deactivations, faults, alarms.
COMMAND COMPONENTS - Keys on panel always enabled for immediate function of stopping buzzer and
alarm.
- Keys protected by 2nd access level for functions of deactivation, reset, test
and stopping outputs.
- PC connected to local serial port, with /command software installed.
PROGRAMMING COMPONENTS - Display/LED/keys on panel active in configuration mode (protected at level 3,
can only be activated by opening the panel case).
- PC connected to local serial port, with CFGRAIK configuration software
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ACCESS LEVELS - Access level 1, always on. Access level 1 makes available all light displays,
the buzzer off command and immediate alarm command.
- Access level 2 can be activated by code or external key. It allows access to
reset command, stopping the outputs, deactivation and tests.
- Access levels 3,4, can be reached by opening the panel case and using
specific means/procedures. Use them for panel configuration operations.
ZONE/SECTOR/LINE CONTROL The panel can control up to a maximum of 32 zones/sectors for each of
which it makes available, through LED, the signalling of alarms, faults,
deactivation/tests. The lines can be freely linked with a single zone. Using
extension modules it can be reached an overall maximum of 248 collective
lines.
ÍNOTE:To meet the requirements of standard EN54-2 it should however
be taken into account that:
a) Each zone must not control a number of detector greater
than 32 (see UNI 9795/1999).
b) In consideration of the fact that the panel can run up to 248
collective lines and that every collective line can theoretically
run up to 32 detectors, bear in mind that the total number of
detectors connected to the panel must not be greater than
512.
INPUT COLLECTIVE CONCENTRATOR MODULES RAIK-I (EX8Z : 8 line expansion boards):
ÍNOTE: 2 modules RAIK-I are the default configuration on the ALPHA 16-248 panel.
INPUTS FOR DETECTORS 8 inputs for 27V two-wire lines with current consumption control and
balancing through 4.7Kohm ¼W end of line resistance.
TYPE/NUMBER OF DETECTORS RUN Max. 32 consumption detectors or 32 buttons N.A. with resistance
resistance FOR EACH LINE 680 ohm 1W limitation series .
The detectors must operate correctly in a range of voltages between 12V and
30V= inclusive and current consumption when standby less than 60µA.
LINE DETECTION THRESHOLDS Standby: min. 4 mA, max 8 mA.
Total consumption detectors + Prealarm, if programmed:
balancing at 27V - with dip sel. threshold OFF (see plans): min 12 mA, max 18mA
- with dip sel. threshold ON: min 21 mA, max 32 mA.
Alarm, if prealarm not programmed:
- with dip sel. threshold OFF (see plans): min 12 mA, max 60 mA
- with dip sel. threshold ON: min 21 mA, max 60 mA.
Alarm, if prealarm programmed:
- with dip sel. threshold OFF (see plans): min 21 mA, max 60 mA
- with dip sel. threshold ON: min 36 mA, max 60 mA.
Fault: <3 mA or > 65mA (fault if Vline < 3V).
CONNECTION TO THE PANEL The concentrator modules with 8 inputs can be connected to the panel by
SPI local bus.
OUTPUT CONCENTRATOR MODULES RAIK-U (EX8R: 8 ways relay module):
ÍNOTE: modules RAIK-U are optional modules.
OUTPUTS 8 relay outputs programmable in the panel or by PC with CFGRAIK software,
for repetition of signalling alarms, faults, panel operating states etc.
OUTPUTS MAX. LOAD The relay contacts can drive a maximum load of 5A at 30V.
CONNECTION TO PANEL The concentrator modules can be connected to the panel by SPI local bus.

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1-2 PANEL DEVICES CONSUMPTION TABLE:
Device: Description:
Nominal
consumption at 24V:
RAIK-A + RAIK-B +
RAIK-P
Base module with microprocessor + base module I/O + local control
panel, in standby state (only the supply ok LED on and backlighting of
display off).
135mA
RAIK-2L 96 LED panel to display 32 zones, in standby state (LED off). 15mA
RAIK-I (EX8Z)Input concentrator module with 8 collective lines, in standby state with
lines balanced. 65mA
RAIK-U (EX8R)8 relay output concentrator module + 8 electronic outputs, in standby
state with de-energized relays (each relay approx. 20 mA). 10mA
2- FIRE DETECTION MICROPROCESSOR PANEL
ALPHA 16 – 248 is a flexible panel, designed in accordance with the content of recent standards UNI EN 54-2, 54-4 for
conventional detection and signalisation of fires.
The internal structure of the panel consists of two input collective concentrator modules RAIK-I which are placed side by
side attached by DIN bar, electrically interconnected by flat cable.
Extra Input modules RAIK-I and/or output modules RAIK-U can be added to the same way to the panel allowing to
increase the number of lines and/or number of output programmable relays.
The expansion of the system is made by steps of 8 lines per module RAIK-I and/or 8 output relays per module RAIK-U.
This type of set-up gives the system notable qualities of compactness, flexibility, ease of extension and maintenance.
Thanks to the module system, the panels can be fitted and configured in the factory to meet the specific needs of the user
to a maximum of 248 conventional lines and/or 64 output relays.
2-1 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS:
The basic panel consists of:
a) Case: (H420 x L500 x P210).
Metal case with panel fitted on hinged front door (remove two screws to open) which can house,
besides the basic panel, 12 extension modules and 2 batteries type YUASA NP17-12.
b) Power supply AL224E with 27.5V 2A.
c) Basic module with microprocessor RAIK-A.
It uses flat cable connectors for connecting the local panel and input/output module. There are also connections for
linking to a PC for command//configuration or for modem link.
Module RAIK-A carries: panel firmware, configuration data and event memory.
d) Input/output module RAIK-B.
It uses terminal strips for connecting the alarm actuators and control devices.
The module also has the connector for power supply to the panel, power supply protection fuses, flat cable connector
for connection to the basic module and connector for connecting the extension modules (SPI local bus).
The module incorporates a 12V 1A switching voltage reducer for power supply to the 12V devices (local devices, etc.).
e) Locally-controlled panel RAIK-P, with general signal LED, control buttons and letter-number display with 16 x 2
characters. It is connected to module RAIK-A by flat cable.
The panel with 96 LED RAIK-2L to display the state of the panel zones/sectors is connected to the local panel by flat
cable.
f) Panel with 96 LED RAIK-2L to display states of alarm, faults, deactivation/tests for 32 panel zones/sectors.
As indicated in points a)-f), the basic panel has the following characteristics:
Inputs:
- Input for external command of DEACTIVATION/RESET panel.
- Input for power supply control and presence of mains power.
- Auxiliary inputs 1-4 for programmable logics (can be selected as an alternative to local programmable outputs 1-4).
- Input/output RS232 for connection of a PC for local /configuration or a modem.
- Input/output RS485 to use as an alternative to input RS232 for connection of a remote PC.

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Outputs:
- Balanced alarm output for powered sounders, with signalling of fault for cut/short circuit.
- Service alarm output available on free power contact and service alarm output with retractable positive.
- Positive safety fault output (relay normally charged) which can be selected as free contact N.C. or N.A.
- Aux programmable output available on free power contact.
- Programmable electronic outputs 1-6 (outputs 1-4 can be selected as an alternative to auxiliary inputs 1-4).
Light signals:
- Green LED to signal MAIN POWER SUPPLY OK.
- Yellow LED to signal general FAULT.
- Yellow LED to signal general DEACTIVATION.
- Red LED to signal general ALARM.
- Yellow LED to signal POWER SUPPLY FAULT, EARTH FAULT, SOUNDER FAULT, CPU FAULT, FUSE FAULT.
- Yellow LED to signal ALARM ACTIVATION DELAY.
- Yellow LED to signal DEACTIVATION SOUNDERS/GENERAL ALARM RELAY.
- Yellow LED to signal DEACTIVATION GENERAL FAULT RELAY.
- Green LED to signal 2ND ACCESS LEVEL ACTIVATED.
- Yellow LED to signal general TEST ACTIVATED.
- Yellow LED to signal BUZZER OFF FAULT/ALARM.
- Red LED to signal PREALARM/ALARM for each single zone.
- Yellow LED to signal FAULT for each single zone.
- Yellow LED to signal DEACTIVATION/TESTS for each single zone.
Alphanumeric display:
- 16 x 2 character alphanumeric display for auxiliary visualization of: panel's status, details of zones/sectors and lines
status, events and to control the stages of local configuration etc.
For each of the 248 lines and 32 zones/sectors, it is possible to configure a personalised message of 16 characters
which will be displayed on the relative panel.
Acoustic signals on piezoelectric buzzer:
- Continuous stoppable sound to signal FAULT/PREALARM/ALARM.
- Impulse sound for feedback pressing enabled keys.
Commands:
- Numerical keyboard + function keys to type in level 2 activation code to run selections of lines and zones/sectors,
special functions, to control the functions of specific deactivation/activation, for functions of set-up, display, LED test etc.
- Keys enabled at access level 2 for: MEMORY RESET, GENERAL ALARM RELAY ON/OFF, GENERAL FAULT RELAY
ON/OFF, ON/OFF TEST.
- Key to silence buzzer, activated when the buzzer sounds.
This function automatically reverses if the faulty condition which activated the buzzer returns.
The key allows the alarm output to be stopped at access level 2 if set at the configuration stage.
- IMMEDIATE ALARM key to annul delay and directly activate the alarm. It is always ready, but effectively only operates
when the alarm delay is being counted or when there is a state of stopped alarm output.
Expandability:
- A max. of 31 collective concentrators with 8 inputs (RAIK-l) can be run for a total of 248 individually controlled lines .
Each of the input lines of the collective concentrators can run a max. of 32 manual call points or conventional detectors
or single gas detection detectors.
ÍNOTE: Although it is possible to run up to 32 detectors per line and up to 248 lines, the total maximum number of
detectors run by the panel must not exceed 512, a limit imposed on the ALPHA 16-248 panel to conform with
standard EN54-2.
- Option of connecting up to a max. of 8 programmable relay modules (RAIK-U or EX8R) for a total of 64 programmable
outputs.
2-2 OPTIONAL EN54 FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED
- Option of running TEST of individual zones, activated from access level 2.
- Option of setting delay alarm controls for individual lines .
- Control of output stops (if applicable to the configuration).

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2-3 ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED
- Control of 16x2 character alphanumeric display to show the details of the state of the panel, zones/sectors, lines , to
control the functions of deactivation/tests and zones, to display events and for the functions of local configuration.
- Control of serial port for connecting a PC for control//configuration.
- Control of an internal circular buffer which records the last 800 events in the panel (log). The events can be recalled and
displayed at level 2 both using the keypad/alphanumeric display.
- Control of logics programmable by user (functional blocks) to control the relay module outputs.
The programmable logics can be set at access level 3 using a PC and are configured using ‘functional blocks’ which
can be linked to the relay module physical outputs. The panel can run a maximum of 80 ‘functional blocks’, each of
which can be defined by type (AND/OR or AND threshold), can run up to 31 programming inputs, can use a timer for
activation or deactivation and can be put in cascade on other blocks (programming at several levels). All the main panel
resources are available as input conditions for the function blocks (state of lines, zones/sectors, general relays, auxiliary
inputs, time channels etc.).
The function blocks may also be used to control the deactivation/activation of the suitably programmed panel
zones/sectors.
- Internal clock/programmer with hour/week/year functions with control of holiday days and periods and automatic clock
change twice a year. It controls 8 time channels (bands) and up to 12 programmes for each day of the week. The eight
channels can be used in programming the ‘functional blocks’ to control the activation/deactivation of the panel zones in
different time bands.
- Option of enabling function of auto-reset of first alarm for each individual line (the alarm only comes on and activates the
actuators if it registers on at least two lines, or if it repeats twice on the same line within a certain time).
- Option of enabling the control of the prealarm threshold on each line (AND control of 2 alarms or prealarm control by
analog or consumption lines).
- Option of configuring ‘passive’ zones/sectors to control lines which do not activate the sounders in a state of alarm
(technological points).
- Option of activating access level 2 using electro-mechanical key (access level 2 is normally obtained by typing in a
code).
- Option of activating/deactivating the general state of being out of service (general disable) by external control of relevant
input.
2-4 POWER SUPPLY GROUP AL224E:
The panel has a power supply group which can supply a stabilized and temperature-compensated output voltage in
accordance with the characteristics of battery recharging (min20.5V, max 28.5V).
The power supply is switching PWM type with mains power decoupling through 70VA safety transformer and is
dimensioned to supply the panel, suitably charging the battery and supplying current to the external loads.
The maximum available current is 2A, of which 800mA are used for recharging the batteries and 1.2A are available for
powering the panel and external loads.
The power supply group is made in accordance with the requirements of EN54-4 and is constantly controlled by the
panel electronics to signal faults in cases of:
- battery cut or battery fuse fault
- inefficient battery
- inefficient battery recharge
- mains power supply voltage absent or irregular
The maximum battery capacity which can be run, in accordance with the content of standard EN54-4 (recharge to 80% of
nominal capacity in 24h and 100% in 48h) is 17Ah.
Power supply AL224E, if combined with control card SC1-24, can also be used as an autonomous device.
2-5 OPERATING AND CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE:
A series of software applications is available which makes it possible to carry out operations to configure and control the
panel using a PC.
The following applications are available:
CFGRAIK:
Panel configuration software.

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It can either work directly in line with the panel or on file and makes it possible to display, modify, print and save on disk
all the configuration details.
a) Configure the type and logic of lines and zones/sectors.
b) Configure the panel times.
c) Configure the panel options.
d) Modify/set personalized messages.
e) Set/program internal clock/programmer.
f) Program the functional blocks and associated programmable outputs.
ÍNOTE: The operations indicated in a),b),c) can either be manually carried out on the panel panel or by PC, while
the operations for points ,d),e),f) are only possible by PC.
2-6 BLOCK DIAGRAM ALPHA 16 - 248 :
B
U
S
L
O
C
A
L
E
S
P
I
1
2
5
3
LOCAL CONTROL PANEL + ZONE
LEDS PANEL
CONTAINER
POWER SUPPLY
RELAY: ALARM, FAULT, AUX PROGR.
PORT RS-232/RS485 FOR PC OR
MODEM
RAIK-I
(EX8Z)
RAIK-
A
7RAIK-P
COMMAND ABILITATION INPUT
INPUT FOR TOTAL BLOCK
RAIK
–
U
(EX8R)
6
8 CONVENTIONNAL LINES
MAX 248 INPUT LINES ON
LOCAL AND/OR REMOTE
CONCENTRATORS
(two modules on panel
Default configuration)
6 PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC OUTPUTS
OR 2 OUTPUTS + 4 AUXILIARY INPUTS
RAIK-I
(EX8Z)
5
5RAIK-I
(EX8Z)
4RAIK-B
8RAIK-2L
AUX. POW ER SUPPLY FAULT INPUT
8 PROGRAMMABLE RELAY
OUTPUTS
6
6
RAIK-U
(EX8R)
RAIK-U
(
EX8R
)
MAX 64
PROGR.
OUTPUTS
(optionnal
modules)
8 PROGRAMMABLE RELAY
OUTPUTS
8 PROGRAMMABLE RELAY
OUTPUTS
CONFIGURATION INPUT
A
LPHA 16 - 248
A
L224E
8 CONVENTIONNAL LINES
8 CONVENTIONNAL LINES
Block diagram key:
1- CASE Metal case (H420 x L500 x P210). Contains all the main panel and power supply group
components.
It is made of metal covered in epoxy resin dust paint and has IP30 protection.
2- POWER SUPPLY Switching power supply module AL224E of 24V ,2A designed in accordance with UNI EN54-4.
3- RAIK-A Basic microprocessor module with 4K E²PROM, 32K RAM buffer, 128K EPROM, interface
RS232/RS485.
4- RAIK-B Basic I/O module with output relay, terminal strips for connection, SPI local bus interface
connector, panel power supply connector, panel protection fuses.
5- RAIK-I (EX8Z) Collective fire detection concentrator. It has 8 inputs for consumption, balanced two-wire.