Zeta Alarm Systems Premier Power Pack EN54-4 User manual

PREMIER POWER PACK INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GLT.MAN-138
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EN54-4 POWER SUPPLY UNIT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Introduction to the Premier Power Pack PSU..................................................................... 2
Changes to EN54-4 (The Fire Alarm Equipment Power Supply Standard) ......................... 3
Indications........................................................................................................................... 4
LCD .................................................................................................................................. 4
LED External .................................................................................................................... 5
LED Internal..................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 6
Electrical Connections......................................................................................................... 7
Electrical Safety Measures .............................................................................................. 7
Batteries.......................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Mains & Battery..................................................................................... 8
Connecting Ancillary Equipment to the PSU..................................................................... 10
Recommendations for Cable to Auxiliary Equipment ...................................................... 11
Checking the Battery Charger Voltage.............................................................................. 11
Choosing the Correct Battery Size .................................................................................... 12
Technical Information ....................................................................................................... 13
Maintenance Information................................................................................................. 15
Manufacturer's Declaration.............................................................................................. 15

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INTRODUCTION TO THE PREMIER POWER PACK PSU
The Premier Power Pack is an EN54 compliant Power Supply, intended to power ancillary fire alarm equipment.
It incorporates a small LCD screen that will give information about the Power Supply status (such as output
voltage, output current, charger voltage etc).
It also displays basic information via its LEDs (Power/General fault / earth fault & Battery fault). These LEDs are
located on the panel door, and also on the controller PCB itself.
The power supply has a 3 state charger. It will initially supply a BOOST charge current, until it has detected that
the battery is close to full charge, then it will switch to FLOAT charging. If it detects flat or missing batteries, it will
switch to PULSE mode, until it detects good batteries.
The PSU monitors batteries for High Internal resistance, and will report a fault if it detects a resistance that would
prevent the PSU giving its rated output.
The power supply will prevent battery deep discharge by disconnecting the batteries when they reach their final
voltage under a mains fail condition.
The Power pack PSU is also available as a “CIE version”, used to power fire alarm panels. This version of the PSU is
normally supplied without the current measuring feature.
The “Control panel” version does not have the LCD fitted, so will communicate its status via its internal LEDs only.

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CHANGES TO EN54-4 (THE FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT POWER
SUPPLY STANDARD)
In 2006 the Fire alarm Power Supply Equipment standard changed, adding the requirement that a PSU should
monitor the internal resistance of its batteries, and give a warning when it is above a certain level.
The reason for this is that when a battery’s internal resistance increases, it will reach a point where the battery
will no longer be able to supply the rated output voltage of the PSU under full load conditions. So under a mains
fail condition, the Power supply, running on batteries only, could not supply it`s rated load.
For Example, if a 5 Amp power supply has batteries with 2 ohms internal resistance, when running on batteries,
and supplying full load, there would be a 10V (V=IxR = 5 x 2 = 10 Volts) drop across the battery, meaning that the
output voltage would be outside the working range of the power supply.
The Premier Power Pack range of power supplies will give a Battery Hi Internal resistance fault when the internal
resistance for that power supply’s rating is close to the level that would cause the working voltage to be out of
range.
NOTE: Batteries reporting a high internal resistance WILL NOT BE CURED BY CHARGING ALONE. Either replace the
batteries, or discharge & charge 3 or 4 times (Note that this will take several days, and is not guaranteed to cure
the problem)

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INDICATIONS
LCD
The Stand alone Premier Power Pack PSU has a 4 line LCD display, which can show the current state of the power
supply.
The Power supply has 2 buttons. The first turns on the backlight. The second will scroll through the available
display screens, showing the PSU`s current state.
Screen 1: PSU Model information and System Normal / Power Supply Fault Indication
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Screen 2: Mains / Battery Healthy, PSU output Voltage, PSU output current
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This screen shows whether mains and battery are OK or BAD. It also shows the output voltage, and the current
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Screen 3: Battery Charger Info
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This screen gives information about the battery & charger circuit. The Battery IMP(edance) is the internal
resistance of the battery , explained in the recent changes to EN 54-4 section.
The Charger Voltage will be the voltage at the battery terminals.
The Charge Type gives the current charging method. The methods used are:-
BOOST –Constant current charge of 920mA. Used when batteries are flat
FLOAT –Float charge is applied as the batteries approach a full charge
PULSE –used when the voltage at the charger terminals is less than the final voltage. Used to check if the
batteries are present.
OFF –Charger is turned off when no mains is present

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The Battery state indicates whether the batteries are:-
GOOD –Batteries are OK
HI IMPEDANCE –High internal resistance detected
FLAT –Battery voltage below final voltage. Batteries should be replaced
REMOVED –Batteries have been disconnected
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Shows the earth monitoring voltage (2.5V nominal), and whether a fault has been detected. The charger circuit is
monitored to check if it is functioning correctly and charging batteries as expected. Bad battery level shows the
battery internal resistance that would cause the power supply to report a fault.
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This screen shows the software versions of the PSU microcontroller and the display microcontroller.
LED EXTERNAL
The PSU external LEDs are:-
Power (GREEN) Steady = mains present
Flashing = Mains fail
General Fault OFF = No fault present
ON = Output fuse blown or removed, or mains low/fail (with flashing power good LED)
Earth Fault OFF = No earth Fault present OR earth monitoring disabled
ON= Earth fault Detected. Check LCD screen for further info.
Battery Fault OFF = Battery OK
ON = Battery Fault
LED INTERNAL
These are the same as the external LEDs. These are the only indications present when the PSU is used in a Control
Panel. The General fault is labeled as charger fault.

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MOUNTING THE POWER SUPPLY
The Premier Power Pack range of Power supplies are suitable for indoor use only.
Before fixing the Power supply to the wall, consider the planned cable entry. The Premier Power Pack PSU has
top & bottom 20mm cable entries. If other entries are required, the box can be carefully drilled before fixing to
the wall.
Fix the Premier Power Pack to a suitable sturdy Flat surface. Fitting the PSU at eye level will allow the panel`s
display to be easily read. Use Fixing screws suitable for the chosen surface, remembering that with batteries
fitted, the Power supply will be quite heavy.
If additional cable entries have been cut into the box, ensure that all swarf has been removed. The cutout will
probably have a sharp edge that could damage the cables. Use suitable insulation to cover the sharp edges.
Enclosure for Power Pack 2.0 / 12 (max Batteries 12Ah)
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Enclosure for Power Pack 5.0 / 17 (max Batteries 17Ah)
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY MEASURES
A licensed electrician must be present to connect to the mains if it is a fixed installation.
Connecting equipment to a consumer unit is potentially hazardous. Ideally, do not do this work alone.
Alternatively, advise a colleague that you are about to undertake this work, and that you will call them
back at a set time.
Check that the power supply, its cables, plugs and sockets are in good condition before installing. If
there are signs of damage, contact your supplier to arrange a replacement.
Electricity can be dangerous. Conductive materials can cause a high short-circuit current which could
cause serious burns.
Do not use any kind of metal equipment (Eg Screwdriver) inside the PSU without first unplugging the
equipment.
NOTE: When the Power Pack is operating normally, i.e. not being tended by service
personnel, the access door must be closed and locked. Also the electrical connectors on
the power supply cage must be insulated using the provided plastic cover. After locking
the access door, the key MUST be removed and ONLY held by the responsible person and
/ or the service personnel. It must under NO CIRCUMSTANCES be held by the user.
NOTE: Connecting this power supply to a fixed mains connection should only be carried out by a qualified
electrician. The PSU is Class 1 Equipment and MUST be earthed.
BATTERIES
Batteries should be recycled. Leave the battery in a suitable recycling bin or return it to the supplier in
the original packaging of the new batteries. Consult the new battery instructions to obtain more
information on this.
Do not dispose of batteries by throwing them in fire, as they could explode.
Do not open or cut batteries; they contain an electrolyte that is toxic and harmful to the skin and eyes.
In order to prevent personal injury caused by hazardous currents, avoid wearing wristwatches and
jewelry such as rings when replacing batteries. Use tools equipped with insulated handles.
When replacing batteries, use the same number and type of batteries installed in the equipment.
Consult your supplier to obtain information on battery equipment replacement and recycling batteries.

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CONNECTING THE MAINS & BATTERY
The Power Supply should be connected to 230V AC by a 3A rated spur to the fuse box with 1.0mm2 to 2.5mm2 3-
core cable. Nothing else should be connected to this supply
The mains input is to be connected to the PSU Cage. The Live, Earth and Neutral connections are marked on the
switch mode cage.
The incoming mains cable should be kept separate from the other cables to help minimise mains interference.
The two batteries are wired in series.
The +ve of one battery is connected to the red battery charger lead.
The –ve of the other battery is connected to the black battery charger lead.
The –ve of the first battery is connected to the +ve of the second battery using the FUSED link wire supplied.
24V DC Outputs
Fault Relay

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The battery clamp brackets should then be fitted to prevent vibration damage to the Power Supply.
For 7 Ah / 12 Ah Batteries (Power Pack 2.0)
For 17 Ah Batteries (Power Pack 5.0)
The Recommended Battery types are:
POWER SUPPLY VERSION
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SIZE
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SIZE
Premier PowerPack 2/12
Powersonic 12V 2Ah
Powersonic 12V 12Ah
Premier PowerPack 5/17
Powersonic 12V 7Ah
Powersonic 12V 17Ah
Power Supply Cage
Power Supply Cage

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CONNECTING ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT TO THE PSU
The Ancillary equipment to be powered by the power supply should be fitted to the power supply output
connections. Note that the PSU has 2 outputs labeled 24V A and 24V B, each fused at half the total output.
If the application requires current more than
one output can supply, then both outputs
should be used. The Positives should be
commoned together as shown. . The
Negatives are already commoned on the
controller PCB so do not need to be
commoned externally.
Connect to a single output if the maximum
current is less than half the maximum rated
output of the power supply.
Two separate loads can be powered
separately by using the both output
channels.
The Fault Relay is used to communicate the
status of the PSU to ancillary equipment.
The relay is normally energized, so that it
can signal a fault in the event of total power
failure.
The NO terminal (red wire) is connected to
the Common terminal (yellow wire) in the
system normal condition.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CABLE TO AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
BS5839 Part 1 recommends that all parts of a fire system are wired in a shielded fire resistant cable.
It is recommended to use 2 core (plus screen) cable with conductor cross section between 1.5mm2and 2.5mm2
If the power supply is used for non BS5839 fire alarm purposes, many other types & sizes of cable may be
suitable.
CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE
The Premier Power Pack Power Supply, like many other EN 54 Power supplies, will turn off its battery charger
when the batteries are disconnected. To check the charger voltage it will be necessary to set the unit into
configuration mode.
To do this:-
1. Disconnect batteries & turn off mains
2. Fit a jumper link to the Sel. Battery jumper.
3. Turn on Mains.
4. If the PSU has a LCD screen it will display “FACTORY CALIBRATE – FLOAT-V Adjust POT”
5. The charger leads will now show the float charge voltage which is nominally 27.6V DC at 25 oC
6. The Charger Potentiometer is factory Preset, and should not be altered. If the charger voltage is more
than half a volt different to the voltage shown on the table below, contact your supplier.
TEMPERATURE
CHARGER VOLTAGE
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5
28.45
10
28.26
15
28.05
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27.83
25
27.60
30
27.36
35
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40
26.92
45
26.72
50
26.54

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CHOOSING THE CORRECT BATTERY SIZE
The Premier Power Pack power supplies can use a wide range of battery sizes.
To help determine the most suitable battery size, the following points need to be considered:-
1. What will be the normal operating output current of the PSU. Will it be a high load (e.g. door holders),
or a small load (e.g. a sounder circuit controller)
2. What will be the alarm load?
3. What is the required standby time?
4. What is the required alarm time?
In general, applications with a higher quiescent current load will require bigger batteries, if they also require a
high standby time.
Typical Battery requirements for a Power Pack 5.0A Power supply
APPLICATION
CURRENT LOAD
STANDBY
REQUIRED AMP
HOUR
TYPICAL
BATTS
CHARGE IN
EN54 TIME
Auto Dialler
50 / 100 mA
72 Hours
4.5 Ah
7 Ah
Yes
GSM Com
200 / 500 mA
48 Hours
12.3 Ah
12 Ah
Yes
Door holders
2 A load
24 Hours
60 Ah
60 Ah
NO
Door holders
2 A load
2 Hours
5 Ah
7 Ah
Yes
Door holders
4 A load
2 Hours
10 Ah
12Ah
Yes
ZSCC (1 unit)
40mA / 1A
24 Hour
1.8 Ah
2.2 Ah
Yes
ZSCC (5 units)
200mA / 5A
24 Hours
9.2 Ah
12 Ah
Yes
FyreSense
Aspiration Unit
500mA
24 Hours
15.3 Ah
17 Ah
Yes

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
OVERALL SPECIFICATION
5.0 A PSU
2.0 A PSU
MAINS INPUT
Nominal Mains Supply Voltage
230V AC
230V AC
Cage Input voltage range
88～132 VAC / 176～264 VAC
47～63 Hz；
88～264 VAC
47～63 Hz；
AC input current
2.4 A/115 V 1.6A/ 230 V
2.0A/115 V 1.2A/ 230 V
Efficiency
86%
85%
AC inrush current
Cold starting current 45A/230VAC
Cold starting current 40A/230VAC
Leakage current
＜2 mA/240VAC
＜2mA/240VAC
SWITCH MODE CAGE OUTPUT
Nominal DC Output voltage
30V
30V
Output Voltage Error
+/- 1%
+/- 1%
Output Power
150W
75W
Rated output current @ 30V DC
5 A
2.5 A
Adjustable range for DC voltage
27 –30.6V
27 –33V
Setup rise hold up time
800ms,20ms,24ms, Full-load
500ms,30ms,60ms Full-load
PSU OUTPUT
Nominal DC Output voltage
30V
30V
Output Voltage Range
19 –31 V DC
19 –31 V DC
Maximum PSU output while charging
I MAX A
4.1A
1.4A
I MAX B
N/A
N/A
I MIN
0 mA
0mA
Output Fuses
2 x 2.5A
2 x 1.0A
Output Voltage Ripple
Typical 120mVp-p (Max 500mV)
Typical 150mVp-p (Max 500mV)
Fault Output
Normally Energised Volt-Free
Change over Relay: SELV @ 1A
Normally Energised Volt-Free
Change over Relay: SELV @ 1A
BATTERY BACKUP
Battery type
2 x 12V Sealed Lead Acid
Batteries connected in SERIES
2 x 12V Sealed Lead Acid
Batteries connected in SERIES
Battery Size Range
7.0 –17 Ah
2.0 –12 Ah
Charger Type
CPU controlled 3 state charger
(boost, float, pulse modes)
CPU controlled 3 state charger
(boost, float, pulse modes)
Boost Charging current
920mA
750mA
Float Charging current
200mA Typical
200mA Typical
Pulse charging
10% duty cycle
10% duty cycle
Battery fuse
5A (in battery link lead)
5A (in battery link lead)
Maximum battery internal resistance
0.9 ohm
2.0 ohm
Battery Deep Discharge Disconnect
20.5 Volts At battery (19V at PSU
output)
20.5 Volts At battery (19V at PSU
output)
Deep Discharge Reconnection
When mains restored
When mains restored
Charger Temp. Compensation
-36mV/oC typical (27-46 mV/oC)
-36mV/oC typical (27-46 mV/oC)
PSU Battery Drain –in Mains Fail
25mA (40 mA with LCD Screen)
25mA (40 mA with LCD Screen)
Max Battery Monitoring Current (R int test)
460mA
460mA
LED INDICATIONS (PSE and CIE Version)
GREEN Power
Steady = Mains OK
Flashing = Mains Fail
Steady = Mains OK
Flashing = Mains Fail
General Fault
Flashes on Mains Fail or Output
voltage failure
Flashes on Mains Fail or Output
voltage failure
Earth Fault
Flashes on +VE or –VE earth fault
(if enabled)
Flashes on +VE or –VE earth fault
(if enabled)
Battery Fault
Flashes on any battery fault.
Flashes on any battery fault.

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LCD DISPLAY (PSE Version Only)
Default Screen
Manufacturer
brand name
Model
System Normal
Manufacturer
brand name
Model
System Normal
Information screen 1
A = mains OK, Batts OK
B = Not used
C = V(A) & V(B) output voltages
D = Load current
A = mains OK, Batts OK
B = Not used
C = V(A) & V(B) output voltages
D = Load current
Information screen 2
A = Battery Impedance
B = Charger voltage
C = Charge Type
D = Battery condition
A = Battery Impedance
B = Charger voltage
C = Charge Type
D = Battery condition
Information screen 3
A = Earth voltage & condition
B = Charger State
C = Bad Battery Level
D = Not used
A = Earth voltage & condition
B = Charger State
C = Bad Battery Level
D = Not used
Information screen 4
A = Not used
B = Not used
C = PSU Software version
D = LCD Software version
A = Not used
B = Not used
C = PSU Software version
D = LCD Software version
PROTECTION PROPERTIES
Overload protection
110%～150%
110%～150%
Overload protection Type
Hiccup mode,
automatic recovery
Hiccup mode,
automatic recovery
Over-voltage protection
33.35 ~ 39.15V
33.5 –39V
Over-voltage protection Type
Hiccup mode, auto recovery
Hiccup mode, auto recovery
ENVIRONMENT
Working temperature and humidity
-25℃～+70℃；20%～90 %RH
-25℃～+70℃；20%～90 %RH
Store temperature and humidity
-40℃～+85℃；10%～95 %RH
-40℃～+85℃；10%～95 %RH
Vibration
10～500Hz，5G 10min./1cycle，
Duration 60 minutes, three axis
10～500Hz，5G 10min./1cycle，
Duration 60 minutes, three axis
SAFETY
Isolation voltage
I/P-O/P:3KVAC
I/P-FG:1.5KVAC
O/P-FG:0.5KVAC
I/P-O/P:3KVAC
I/P-FG:1.5KVAC
O/P-FG:0.5KVAC
Isolation resistance
I/P-O/P,I/P-FG,O/P-FG:
100M Ohms/500VDC
I/P-O/P,I/P-FG,O/P-FG:
100M Ohms/500VDC
STANDARDS
Design Standard
EN 54 Part 4:1997/ A2:2006
EN 54 Part 4:1997/ A2:2006
Safety standards
UL60950-1
UL60950-1
EMC standards
Meets EN55022，
EN61000-3-2，-3，
EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11;
ENV50204，
EN55024, EN60950-1
Meets EN55022，
EN61000-3-2，-3，
EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11;
ENV50204，
EN55024
PHYSICAL
Dimensions
375 x 403 x 128 mm
375 x 335 x 128 mm
Weight (Excluding Batteries)
3.55Kg
3.0 Kg

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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
The following maintenance should be carried out at least once per annum:
a) Check that the output voltage of both outputs is within the range specified in the Technical Information
section;
b) Check the charger voltage using the instructions in this manual;
c) Check the battery condition. Look for signs of leakage or corrosion. Make sure that the battery leads
are securely attached to the battery terminals;
d) Check for damage to the insulation of all electrical cables;
e) Check that a fault is reported when the AC mains are switched off;
f) Check that a fault is reported when one of the battery leads is disconnected.
MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the design of the 5A Premier Powerpack PSE has been carried out in accordance with a
quality management system which incorporates a set of rules for the design of all elements of the PSE;
and the components of the 5A Premier Powerpack PSE have been selected for the intended purpose and are
expected to operate within their specification when the environmental conditions outside the cabinet of the PSE
conform to class 3K5 of EN 60721-3-3:1995.
Geoff Walker
Approvals Manager
GLT Exports Limited
1st July 2011
0359
Zeta Alarm Systems by GLT Exports Ltd,
72-78 Morfa Road, Swansea SA1 2EN
12
0359-CPD-0146
EN54-4:1997+A1:2002 + A2: 2006
Power supply equipment for fire detection and fire
alarm systems for buildings
Premier PowerPack
PP2/12, PP5/17
Other Technical Data: See Doc: “Simplicity Plus Product file”
held by the manufacturer