Siemens BC8001A User guide

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Model BC8001A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION································································ 3
1. Introduction of BC8001A System ················································································· 3
2. Performance Parameters ···························································································· 4
3. BC8001A External Structure ························································································ 4
4. BC8001A Internal Structure ························································································· 5
5. Compatible Devices Table ··························································································· 5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION······························································· 6
1. Introduction··············································································································· 6
2. Installation ················································································································ 6
3. Wiring······················································································································· 7
4. Power Supply ···········································································································11
5. Battery···················································································································· 12
6. Power supply load calculation table ··········································································· 12
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION··································································13
1. Interface Overview ··································································································· 13
2. User level ················································································································ 14
2.1 How to login ············································································································· 15
2.2 How to logout ··········································································································· 15
3. System Hierarchy····································································································· 16
4. Type of Information ·································································································· 17
5. Normal Status·········································································································· 18
6. Fire Alarm Event Handling························································································· 19
7. Trouble Event Handling ···························································································· 20
8. Isolation Event Handling ··························································································· 22
9. Activation Event Handling························································································· 22
10. History Record········································································································· 23
11. Operation ················································································································ 24
11.1 How to do system test ································································································ 25

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11.2 How to isolate/open ··································································································· 26
11.3 How to activate/de-activate·························································································· 28
11.4 How to test/walk-test ·································································································· 29
12. Configure ················································································································ 31
12.1 How to configure system ····························································································· 31
12.2 How to configure station······························································································ 32
12.3 How to configure line·································································································· 33
12.4 How to configure point································································································ 34
12.5 How to edit logic expression ························································································ 36
12.6 How to set time & date································································································ 38
12.7 How to set LCD contrast ····························································································· 39
12.8 How to set buzzer volume ··························································································· 40
12.9 How to set LCD switch off time····················································································· 41
12.10 How to set Language ································································································· 42
12.11 How to automap ········································································································ 43
12.12 How to save configuration ··························································································· 44
13. Auto/Manual Mode ··································································································· 45
14. About ····················································································································· 46
CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE ·····························································47
1. Daily Checking········································································································· 47
2. Trouble-shooting Guideline ······················································································· 47
3. Fuse Replacement···································································································· 49
4. Battery Maintenance································································································· 49
5. Reclamation ············································································································ 49

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CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION
1. Introduction of BC8001A System
−Comply with UL864
−Compatible with BDS A series of field devices
−2-wire detection-bus (polarity-free), allowing transmission distances up to 1’000m (@ twisted pair 18 AWG)
−Special patented processing arithmetic enhances immunity to environment influences
−A large LCD screen(240×128) with backlight
−Configuration is done through Windows based application tools, connected via USB port of the control unit
−Easy changes of the configuration either via PC or directly through the control unit’s keypad
−Common grounding trouble supervision(0.1 ohm impedance)
−Advanced power saving technology
−Using SMT technology, easy for mass production
−Reliable and steady 24VDC power supply built-in
−Main power/Battery/Battery charger monitoring
−A 1.5A Notification Appliance Circuit built-in
−Reliable field wires protection against short, EMI, ESD,EMC

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2. Performance Parameters
Items Standard
Configurations
Extension
Configurations
Number of detector lines (polarity free) 1 2
Number of field devices 127 254
LCD display 240×128 pixel, back light
Digital I/O’s
Nr. of monitored OC output
(400 to 2K ohms @24VDC)
1
Nr. of monitored inputs 2
Nr. of monitored NAC (1.5A @24VDC) 1
Number of history records 1000
Automapping Yes
AC power input 120/240VAC, 60/50Hz
Regulated DC output 24VDC
Battery-backup Sealed Lead Acid,12VDC,12Ah×2
Upload/download port USB 1.1
Dimensions, in mm 369×266×200（W×H×D）
Weight (excluding battery), in: kg 6.5
Alarm response time <10s
AC fuse capacity 5.0A
Battery fuse capacity 10.0A
Operating temperature 0℃～+49℃
Storage temperature –10℃～+50℃
Relative humidity ≤93%(32±2℃)
Usage place Indoor and dry
3. BC8001A External Structure

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4. BC8001A Internal Structure
5. Compatible Devices Table
No. Type Description Remark Standard
1. BDS031A Addressable heat detector UL listed UL521
2. BDS051A Addressable smoke detector UL listed UL268
3. BDS121A Manual signaling box UL listed UL38
4. BDS132A Input module UL listed UL864
5. BDS221A Output module UL listed UL864
6. U-MCS Multicandela selectable strobe(red) UL listed UL1971
7. U-MMT-MCS Multitone horn strobe(red) UL listed UL1971&464
8. P2475 SpectrAlert horn/strobe UL listed UL1971&464
9. DSC Dual sync control module UL listed UL864
10. MDL Synchronous module UL listed UL864

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
1. Introduction
This section provides general instructions for mounting and wiring of the BC8001A control Unit.
Read this section before installing the equipment to ensure proper installation. If you are not familiar with the
BC8001A system, be sure to ask Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. technical support or an authorized
representative if you have any question.
Install and use the BC8001A fire alarm system in accordance with corresponding local regulation in your country or
this installation manual for your reference.
2. Installation
Always remove power (battery or AC) and wait at least 10 seconds to allow the supply voltages to decay before
installing or removing any module or cable or wring.
Prior to installation consider the following:
Mounting height for visual and manual access to the LCD displayed
Weight and size of the enclosure
Local code and regulation
The procedure of Installation of the BC8001A:
1. Select a clean, dry, shock and vibration free surface.
2. Position the BC8001A so that front panel can be opened freely.
3. Mark the location of the four mounting bolts on the wall. (Refer to figure 1)
4. Drill the four holes located in the previous step and push screws in the bolts. Leaving a small gap between
the wall and each screw.
5. Remove the knockouts on the back for the entry of field wring.
6. Place the BC8001A over the four screws on the wall and slide it down on the screws.
7. Pull cable into the BC8001A control unit. Do not fix the wiring until the location of all the equipment is
known.
8. Tighten the four screws securely against the back wall of BC8001A.
9. Place battery into proper location and connect with power supply properly. (Refer to figure 5)
10. Close the front cover. Screw the two screws on the top of the cover tightly.

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Figure 1 Mounting holes for BC8001A
3. Wiring
Install the wirings to the proper location. Refer to figure 2,3,4.
Note:
1. All wirings must be in accordance with corresponding local code or regulation.
2. All wires are UL recognized.
3. All circuits are power limited to NFPA 70.
Caution!
Observe positive and negative poles!
Make sure NO SHORT TO GND and NO SHORT CIRCUIT when connection!
Power limited and Non-Power limited wiring should be separated.

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Figure 2
Internal wirings

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BC8001A
Main board
OC 24- N+ N- D1 24- D2 24- P S
BCB8004
Power supply
24V+I 24V- I 24V-II24V+II CCFBFPPF
BAT+
BAT-
CG
L N GND
24V+ 24V- 24V-24V+ CCFBFACF COM
120/240VAC
12VDC*2
24VDC
400-2000ohm
[email protected] To Field Devices
Figure 3 System Wiring Diagram
Terminal description
Name(label) Description Name(label) Description
24V+ 24V output1 OC OC output
24V- 24- OC output ground
24V+ 24V output2
* internally connected with 24V output1
N+ NAC +
24V- N- NAC -
PPF Primary power fault D1 Dry contact1
BF Battery fault 24- Dry contact1 ground
CCF Charging circuit fault D2 Dry contact2
COM Common ground for BF, CCF, PPF 24- Dry contact2 ground
P Detection Bus P line
S Detection Bus S line