Siemens XC1003-A Instruction Manual

Building Technologies
Fire Safety & Security Products
XC1003-A
Extinguishing control unit
Operation

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1 About this document..............................................................................5
2 Safety regulations...................................................................................6
2.1 Danger levels ............................................................................................6
2.2 Safety-relevant operating instructions.......................................................6
3 System overview.....................................................................................8
3.1 Configuration of the system ....................................................................10
4 Structure and function .........................................................................11
4.1 Indicators and operating elements..........................................................11
4.2 Function ..................................................................................................13
4.2.1 Access levels ..........................................................................................13
4.2.2 Typical extinguishing process.................................................................13
4.2.3 Blocking functions...................................................................................14
4.2.4 Faults ......................................................................................................15
4.2.5 Maintenance options...............................................................................15
5 Operation ...............................................................................................16
5.1 Normal operation.....................................................................................16
5.2 Enabling access level 2 ..........................................................................17
5.3 Activation of extinguishing ......................................................................17
5.4 Disabling system part..............................................................................19
5.4.1 Disabling detector zones.........................................................................19
5.4.2 Disabling alarm Horn, releasing element and fire controls.....................20
5.4.3 Blocking remote transmission of activation of extinguishing and fault....21
6 Maintenance ..........................................................................................22
6.1 Checking all optical and acoustic elements of the control unit ...............22
6.2 Testing the alarm horn............................................................................22
6.3 Testing illuminated warning panel...........................................................23
6.4 Checking all fire detectors.......................................................................23
6.5 Checking the remote transmission of alarm ...........................................24
7 Troubleshooting....................................................................................25
8 Disposal and environmental protection .............................................26
8.1 Unit disposal............................................................................................26

About this document
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1 About this document
Objective and purpose
This document describes the operation of the XC1003-A extinguishing control unit.
By consistently following the instructions correct reliable use is ensured.
Area of application
The information contained in this document is valid as of hardware/software
version 2.7.
Target group
This document and the instructions contained herein are intended for persons, who
operate the extinguishing control unit.
Brief description of chapter contents
Chapter Content overview
1. About this document General information on documentation and notes on the target
group, for which the document was created.
2. Safety regulations Describes the danger levels and safety regulations that are of
significance to the operation of the extinguishing control unit.
3. System overview Describes the basic structure of an extinguishing control unit.
4. Structure and function Describes the functions of the control unit with regard to
operation.
5. Operation Describes the operating steps in the event of extraordinary
situations.
6. Maintenance Describes the recommended maintenance work.
7. Trouble shooting Provides information on how to proceed in the event of faults.
8. Disposal and environmental
protection General notes on disposal.
Standard symbols
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Index of changes
Version Date Brief description
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2 Safety regulations
This chapter describes the danger levels and the safety regulations that are of
significance to the use of Siemens Fire Safety & Security Products. Please read
the operating instructions in this product documentation and especially in this
chapter prior to any activity.
2.1 Danger levels
The following signal words indicate danger levels; that is, the severity and
probability of a hazard and its consequences.
DANGER Imminent danger!
 Severe physical injury or death.
WARNING Possible dangerous situation
 Severe physical injury or death.
CAUTION Possible dangerous situation
 Slight physical injury or property damage.
NOTE Important information that requires special attention.
2.2 Safety-relevant operating instructions
Country-specific standards
The products are developed and produced in accordance with the relevant
international and European safety standards. If additional country-specific, local
safety standards or statutes apply to planning, mounting, installation, operation and
disposal of the product at the locale of operation, then any such standards or
statutes shall be observed in addition to those safety prescriptions in the product
documentation.
Non-compliance with safety regulations
The products are designed for proper use and have been tested for correct
function prior to delivery. We accept no liability for personal injury or property
damage occurring as the result of abuse or by noncompliance with the instructions
or danger notices listed in the documentation. This applies especially to:
 Personal injury or property damage that occurs as the result of inappropriate use
and incorrect use.
 Personal injuries or property damage that occurs as the result of non-
compliance with safety-relevant information in the documentation or on the
product.
 Personal injury or property damage that occurs as the result of deficiently
performed or non-performance of maintenance.

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Components and replacement parts
 Components and replacement parts procured locally must comply with the
technical requirements defined by the manufacturer. This is ensured in the case
of OEM replacement parts supplied by us.
 Use only fuses having the prescribed characteristics.
 Incorrect battery types and improper exchange of batteries result in an explosion
hazard. Use only the same battery type or an equivalent type recommended by
us.
 Batteries require environmentally appropriate disposal. Bring them to the local
collection centers.
 Note that the cylinders containing the extinguishing agent are under pressure
and must be exchanged in accordance with local safety regulations.
Changes to system layout and products
Changes to the system and to individual products may result in faults and incorrect
functioning. Please request from us, from the system installer or from the
respective safety authorities a written authorization for planned changes and
system expansions.
Check serviceability of products
 Notify persons in the event of mist and noise.
 Notify persons of the testing of the alarm devices and make provisions for
possible panic reactions.
 Notify the alarm and fault reception points connected to the system of immanent
test -remote transmission.
 When testing the extinguishing system, evacuate the extinguishing area and
block it off.
Electrical installations
DANGER
Work on electrical systems must be carried out in accordance with electro-
technical rules and only by a trained electrical technician or an instructed
person under the management and supervision of an electrical technician.
Work on fittings, on the pipe grid and on devices for supplying extinguishing
agent must be undertaken only by an authorized technician and in compliance
with the technical specifications in force.
DANGER When performing work in areas at risk of explosion, comply with the respective
safety procedures.
Maintenance work
If you perform maintenance yourself, please observe the following points:
 If you require assistance, you must use tools that are safe and intended for the
task such as, for example, a ladder.
 If you are triggering fire controls for test purposes, there must be no damage
caused to system components.
 Avoid unintended triggering of remote transmission.
 Before actuating manual release for test purposes, mechanically block the
activation of extinguishing.
 Use or require the use of the "General installation instructions" as the guideline
for extinguishing systems. This guideline is available from us on request.

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3 System overview
An extinguishing system consists of the following components:
– Fire detector for automatic activation of extinguishing.
– Manual Release button for manual activation of extinguishing.
– Emergency hold button to temporary stop the extinguishing or abort button to
cancel the initiated extinguishing release as long as activated time is running.
– Control unit for evaluating, displaying and operating all functions of an
extinguishing area.
– Alarm horn and illuminated warning panel for on-site alarm notification.
– Remote transmission facility for transmitting alarms and faults.
– Control device for closing doors and fire protection flaps and shutting down of
ventilation.
– Releasing elements for triggering the valves for activation of extinguishing.
– Devices to report the flooding and the loss of extinguishing agent.
Fig. 1 Structure of the extinguishing system
Extinguishing control unit
The XC1003-A extinguishing control unit is used for displaying, operating and
monitoring the functions of an extinguishing area and its immediate environs.
All detectors, alarm horn, illuminated warning panel, monitoring devices and
controllers are connected to the extinguishing control unit. If a detector triggers an
alarm, it is transmitted to the extinguishing control unit. At the extinguishing control
unit the decision is made how the alarm is to be processed. The same applies to
faults. The processing of alarms and faults is different depending on the
configuration of the system.

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Power supply
The extinguishing control unit is connected to the power mains at all times. In the
event of a mains power failure the extinguishing control unit is supplied by built-in
batteries. Battery operation in the event of a mains power failure is for a limited
time.
Fire detector
Several fire detectors are consolidated into a detector zone. Up to 32 fire detectors
can be connected to each detector zone. In the event of fire, the detector zone of
the alarming fire detector is indicated on the extinguishing control unit.
In the basic settings of the extinguishing control unit detector zones 1 and 2 serve
the automatic activation of extinguishing. The extinguishing control unit assesses
the zones in a so-called cross-zoning: in order to activate extinguishing, one fire
detector from each group must trigger an alarm. This principle ensures high
reliability so that extinguishing is not unjustified triggered.
Manual release button
Extinguishing can be manually activated by using a manual release button.
Alarm on site
"Fire alarm" is signaled with an alarm horn. State "Activated" and “Released” are
signaled with an alarm horn and an illuminated warning panel.
Remote transmission
Along with on-site alarm notification, activation of extinguishing and faults can be
transmitted via a remote transmission device to an external receiving station or
passed on to a fire detection system.
Fire protection installations
As a rule, before automatic extinguishing is triggered, building fire protection
installations must be set in the correct position. For example: door holding magnets
are de-energized, fire protection flaps are closed and fans and air-conditioning
systems are turned off.
Activation of extinguishing and monitoring
Valves on the extinguishing agent cylinders are triggered for activation of
extinguishing. The effected activation of extinguishing is reported to the control unit
via a pressure switch located at the cylinder bank. In addition, the weight or the
pressure of the extinguishing agent cylinders are constantly checked using cylinder
scales or manometers that trigger a contact if the value is too low.
Extinguishing blocking
During the activated time an activation of extinguishing already initiated can be
temporarily stopped by pressing the Emergency hold button or canceled by
pressing the Emergency abort button.
The automatic activation of extinguishing can be blocked as a precaution for
maintenance work. In this instance, in the event of fire, it is possible to press the
Manual release button for activation of extinguishing.

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3.1 Configuration of the system
Every extinguishing system is individually configured. The configuration has an
effect on operation. The following table shows the configuration of your automatic
extinguishing system.
Function Configuration
Activation of access level 2 [ ] using standard access code
[ ] using individual access code
Setting of activated time ........ seconds
Setting of flooding time ........ seconds
State “Fire alarm“ [ ] slow pulsating
[ ] continuous
[ ] not activated
State “Activated“ [ ] continuous
[ ] pulsating
Sound mode of alarm horn
State “Released“ [ ] pulsating
[ ] continuous
Fixed running time of alarm horn [ ] yes ........minutes
[ ] no
Reminder beep every 4 minutes upon "Fault"
and "Part of system off" [ ] activated [ ] not activated
Emergency hold button installed [ ] yes
[ ] no
Emergency abort button installed [ ] yes
[ ] no
Other blocking devices .....................................................................
Extinguishing agent monitoring [ ] yes
[ ] no
Pressure switch for state "Released" [ ] yes
[ ] no
Trigger condition for automatic activation of
extinguishing [ ] Detector zone 1 or 2 [ ] Detector zone 1 and 2
[ ] Detector zone 1 and 2 and 3
Alarm verification activated [ ] yes
[ ] no
Direct remote transmission [ ] yes
[ ] no [ ] fire alarm [ ] activated
[ ] extinguishing activated
[ ] fault
Transmission to the fire detection control unit [ ] yes
[ ] no [ ] fire alarm [ ] activated
[ ] extinguishing activated
[ ] fault
[ ] blocked
Maximum operating time in the event of mains
power failure ........ hours
Fault delay in the event of power failure ........ minutes
System reset not possible as long as alarm
horn or manual release button or pressure
switch (released) is active
[ ] yes
[ ] no
Faults must be reset after being eliminated [ ] yes
[ ] no