UTC Fire and Security Kidde AirSense SynaG Series User manual

SynaG Series Installation
Manual
P/N 501-435003-1-10 • REV 1.0 • ISS 14OCT11

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Version This document applies to SynaG Series control panels with software
version 2.0 or later.
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Content
Important information ii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Product range 2
Product compatibility 2
Operating modes 3
Chapter 2 Installation 5
Cabinet layout 6
Cabinet installation 8
Connections 9
Chapter 3 Configuration and commissioning 23
The user interface 25
User levels 27
Configuration overview 28
Basic configuration 31
Advanced configuration 39
Expansion board configuration 51
Fire network and repeaters configuration 53
Commissioning 59
Chapter 4 Maintenance 63
Fire alarm system maintenance 64
Battery maintenance 64
Chapter 5 Technical specifications 67
Zone specifications 68
Input and output specifications 69
Power supply specifications 71
Mechanical and environmental specifications 72
Fire network specifications 73
Cabinet drawings and dimensions 74
Appendix A Configuration presets 79
Operating mode presets 80
Expansion board presets 86
Appendix B Product compliance 91
European standards 92
Construction Products Directive (CPD) 93
Index 95

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Important information
This is the installation manual for SynaG Series conventional fire control panels.
Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely before installing or
operating this product.
Software compatibility
Information in this document applies to control panels with software version 2.0
or later. This document must not be used as a guide to installation, configuration,
or operation of control panels with an earlier software version. For instructions on
how to check the software version of your control panel, see “Software,
configuration, and serial number information” on page 50.
Advisory messages
Advisory messages alert you to conditions or practices that can cause unwanted
results. The advisory messages used in this document are shown and described
below.
WARNING: Warning messages advise you of hazards that could result in injury
or loss of life. They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent
the injury or loss of life.
Caution: Caution messages advise you of possible equipment damage. They tell
you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the damage.
Note: Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort. They
describe how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out important
information that you should read.
Limitation of liability
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liable for any lost profits or business opportunities, loss of use, business
interruption, loss of data, or any other indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages under any theory of liability, whether based in contract,
tort, negligence, product liability, or otherwise. Because some jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental
damages the preceding limitation may not apply to you. In any event the total
liability of UTCFS shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. The
foregoing limitation will apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,
regardless of whether UTCFS has been advised of the possibility of such
damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of its essential purpose.

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Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions
of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to
ensure the accuracy of its contents, UTCFS assumes no responsibility for errors
or omissions.

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SynaG Series Installation Manual 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Summary
This chapter provides an introduction to your control panel and the available
operating modes.
Content
Product range 2
Product compatibility 2
Operating modes 3

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Product range
The SynaG Series includes the models shown below.
Table 1: SynaG Series models
Model Description
SG2000 SynaG 2 Zone conventional control panel
SG2000SC SynaG 2 Zone conventional control panel with
Scandinavian key switch
SG4000 SynaG 4 Zone conventional control panel
SG4000SC SynaG 4 Zone conventional control panel with
Scandinavian key switch
SG8000 SynaG 8 Zone conventional control panel
SG8000SC SynaG 8 Zone conventional control panel with
Scandinavian key switch
All models have been designed in accordance with EN 54-2, EN 54-4,
BS 5839-1, NBN S 21-100, and NEN 2535 standards. For further details, see
Appendix B “Product compliance” on page 91.
Product compatibility
Products compatible with this control panel are specified in the supplied
compatibility list. Compatibility with products that are not listed in that document
cannot be guaranteed.
For further details contact your local supplier.

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Operating modes
Supported operating modes are shown in the table below. The default operating
mode is EN 54-2 (with EN 54-13 supervision disabled).
Table 2: Operating modes
Operating mode EN 54-13 option
available [1]
Region
EN 54-2 (default) Yes European Union
EN 54-2 Evacuation Yes European Union (Spain)
EN 54-2 Scandinavia Yes European Union (Scandinavia)
BS 5839-1 (No 2nd stage) No United Kingdom
BS 5839-1 (2nd stage) No United Kingdom
NBN S 21-100 Yes Belgium
NEN 2535 [2] Yes The Netherlands
[1] EN 54-13 supervision requires compatible system wiring and devices and must be enabled
by the installer in the control panel configuration.
[2] Requires a 2010-1-SB expansion board to be installed (not supplied).

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Chapter 2
Installation
Summary
This chapter explains how to install your control panel, and how to connect
zones, fire system devices, and the power supply.
Note: 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 layout 6
Cabinet layout for two- and four-zone control panels 6
Cabinet layout for eight-zone control panels 7
Cabinet installation 8
Preparing the cabinet 8
Where to install the cabinet 8
Fixing the cabinet to the wall 8
Connections 9
Recommended cables 9
Overview of fire system connections 10
Connecting zones and zone devices 12
Connecting inputs 14
Connecting supervised outputs 16
Connecting the mains power supply 18
Selecting 115 or 230 VAC operation 19
Connecting the batteries 19
Powering auxiliary equipment (24 VDC auxiliary output) 20
Connecting alarm and fault relays 20
Connecting expansion boards 21
Connecting a fire network 21

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Cabinet layout
Cabinet layout for two- and four-zone control panels
Figure 1: Cabinet layout for two- and four-zone control panels
1. Seven-segment display
2. Zone and fire system connectors
3. Cable knockouts
4. Mounting screw knockouts
5. Network board connector (on the back of
the PCB)
6. Battery area
7. Key connector
8. Alarm counter connector
9. Power supply unit
10. Power supply connector
11. Battery connector
12. Expansion board connector
13. Cable holder
14. Fuse terminal block
Note: Only selected regional models have the key and alarm counter connectors.

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Cabinet layout for eight-zone control panels
Figure 2: Cabinet layout for eight-zone control panels
1. Seven-segment display
2. Zone and system connectors
3. Cable knockouts
4. Mounting screw knockouts
5. Network board connector (on the back of
the PCB)
6. Battery area
7. Power supply unit
8. Key connector
9. Alarm counter connector
10. Fuse terminal block
11. Power supply connector
12. Battery connector
13. Expansion board connector
14. Cable holder
Note: Only selected regional models have the key and alarm counter connectors.

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Cabinet installation
Preparing the cabinet
Before installing the cabinet, remove the front cover, and then remove cable
knockouts from the top, bottom, and rear of the cabinet as required.
Where to install the cabinet
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 67 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.
Note that the control panel must be assembled and installed according to the
ordinances and codes that are in effect in your market or region.
Fixing the cabinet to the wall
The requirements for nylon wall plugs and screws are shown in the following
table.
Model Screws Wall plugs
Two- and four-zone control
panels
M4 × 30 (4X) Ø 6 mm (4X)
Eight-zone control panel M4 × 30 (5X) Ø 6 mm (5X)

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Figure 3: Mounting hole locations
To fix the control panel cabinet to the wall:
1. Mark drill points on the wall, using the cabinet as a template.
2. Drill all required holes and insert a 6 mm wall plug into each.
3. Insert screw (1) half way and hang the cabinet onto this screw.
4. Insert screws (2) and tighten.
5. Insert screws (3) and tighten.
6. Tighten screw (1).
Connections
WARNING: Electrocution hazard. To avoid personal injury or death from
electrocution, do not make any control panel or system connections while the
control panel is connected to the mains power supply.
Recommended cables
Recommended cables for optimal system performance are shown in the table
below.

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Table 3: Recommended cables
Cable Cable description Maximum cable length
Mains cable 3 x 1.5 mm² N/A
Zone circuit cable (mixed zone) 12 to 26 AWG (3.31 to 0.13 mm²)
Twisted-pair (max. 40 Ω/ 500 nF)
2 km
Zone circuit cable (automatic or
manual zones)
12 to 26 AWG (3.31 to 0.13 mm²)
Twisted-pair (max. 55 Ω/ 500 nF)
2 km
Fire network cable Twisted-pair, Cat 5
12 to 26 AWG (3.31 to 0.13 mm²)
1.2 km
Note: Other types of cable may be used subject to site-specific EMI conditions
and installation testing.
Use 20 mm cable glands to ensure clean and secure connections at the control
panel cabinet. All cables should be fed through the cable guides in the cabinet
housing to eliminate movement.
Overview of fire system connections
Standard, EN 54-13, BS 5839-1, and intrinsically-safe fire system connections
are shown in the following figures.
Figure 4: Standard fire system connections (no EN 54-13 requirement)

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Figure 5: EN 54-13 fire system connections
Figure 6: BS 5839-1 fire system connections
1. A diode must be connected on the detector base. (Consult your detector installation manual
for more details).

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Figure 7: Intrinsically-safe fire system connections
1. Galvanic barrier for intrinsically-safe conventional detectors.
2. Galvanic barrier for intrinsically-safe fire notification devices.
Connecting zones and zone devices
Connecting zones
Connect zone wires as shown in Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7
above. Line resistance is shown in Table 4 below.
Table 4: Line resistance
Zone type Line resistance
Standard and BS5839-1 EN 54-13 and intrinsically-safe
Mixed 40 Ωmax. Not supported [1]
Automatic 55 Ωmax. 50 Ωmax.
Manual 55 Ωmax. 50 Ωmax.
[1] Mixed zones are not permitted in installations requiring EN 54-13 or intrinsically-safe
configuration.
To measure the line resistance:
1. Create a short circuit at the end of the zone line.
2. Measure the resistance between the positive and negative lines with a
multimeter.
Note: The default zone detection settings for each operating mode can be found
in Appendix A “Configuration presets” on page 79. To change the zone detection
setting, see “Advanced configuration” on page 39.

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Terminating zones
Zone termination is required at all times, whether the zone is used or not. The
type of termination depends on the installation, as shown in Table 5 below.
Table 5: Zone terminations
Installation type Zone termination
Standard and intrinsically-
safe zones
4.7 kΩend-of-line resistor
EN 54-13 zones EOL-Z end-of-line device (polarity sensitive)
BS 5839-1 zones Active end-of-line device [1]
[1] For BS 5839-1 installations an active end-of-line device must be installed (instead of an end-
of-line resistor).
Note: Unused zones must be terminated with an active end-of-line device or
configured as passive end-of-line and terminated with a 4.7 kΩ, 5%, 1/4 W end-
of-line resistor.
Connecting detectors
Connect detectors as shown in Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7 starting
on page 10.
The panel supports conventional detectors. To guarantee optimal operation, use
the detectors specified in the compatibility list. For more information on fire
detectors, see Chapter 5 “Technical specifications” on page 67.
Connecting manual call points
Connect manual call points in parallel, as shown in Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6,
and Figure 7 starting on page 10. Each zone circuit can support up to 32 manual
call points.
Manual call points must have a resistance installed in series with the normally
open (NO) contact to avoid short-circuit faults and to allow the control panel to
identify the origin of the alarm (automatic or manual). Note that many of the
MCPs in the compatibility list already include this resistor.
The resistance required will depend on the zone type as shown in Table 6 below.
Table 6: MCP resistances
Zone type Manual call point resistance [1]
Standard / BS 5839-1 EN 54-13 Intrinsically safe
Mixed 100 ΩNot supported Not supported
Manual 100 to 680 Ω100 to 470 Ω250 to 560 Ω
[1] Resistance must be rated at 1 W minimum.

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Note: The default zone detection settings for each operating mode can be found
in Appendix A “Configuration presets” on page 79. To change the zone detection
setting, see “Advanced configuration” on page 39.
Connecting inputs
Input functionality
Each control panel has two inputs, marked INPUT1 and INPUT2. These circuits
are connected as normally open and activated when closed.
Both inputs are configurable (see “Input configuration” on page 47). The default
functionality of each input is defined by the panel operating mode and EN 54-13
configuration. See Table 7 below.
Table 7: Default input functionality for inputs 1 and 2
Operating mode INPUT1 INPUT2
EN 54-2 [1] Remote reset Delays off
EN 54-2 Evacuation [1] Remote reset Delays off
EN 54-2 Scandinavia [1] Extended fire routing delay [2] Delays off
BS 5839-1 [1] Class change Delays off
NBN S 21-100 [1] Remote reset Delays off
NEN 2535 (EN 54-13 disabled) Fire routing inhibit delay Delays off
NEN 2535 (EN 54-13 enabled) Fire routing acknowledgement
(type 1, 100 seconds) [3]
Fault warning output (open
supervision)
[1] No change to input functionality with EN 54-13 enabled.
[2] Remote reset for two-zone control panels operating in EN 54-2 Scandinavia mode.
[3] Supervised input (wiring short or open).
Connecting unsupervised inputs
Connect unsupervised input switches to INPUT1 and INPUT2, as shown in
Figure 4 or Figure 5 on page 11. Nominal resistance values (including any cable
resistance) are shown below.
Table 8: Nominal resistance values for unsupervised inputs
Input function Activated Standby
Remote reset command > 9 kΩto ≤9 kΩ
transition
N/A
Extended fire routing delay ≤9 kΩ> 9 kΩ
Fire routing inhibit delay ≤9 kΩ> 9 kΩ
Class change ≤9 kΩ> 9 kΩ
Delays off ≤9 kΩ> 9 kΩ
FBF (sounders disabled) [1] ≤9 kΩ> 9 kΩ
[1] Regional fire brigade panels.