Zeta PREMIER EX8 User manual

EX8
COMBINED FIRE & EXTINGUISHING CONTROL PANEL
COMPLIES WITH BS EN 12094 PART 1 AND EN54 PARTS 2 &
4
Instruction Manual:

Extinguishing Panel - INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INDEX
INDEX.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Indications & Controls.............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Indications..........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Controls..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
PANEL OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Normal Operation..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
Fire Alarm Condition (Peripheral Zones) .........................................................................................................................................................8
What to do in the event of a fire..................................................................................................................................................................8
Resetting from an alarm condition..............................................................................................................................................................8
First Stage Alarm...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Second Stage Alarm ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Hold / Abort a Second Stage Alarm.................................................................................................................................................................9
Manual Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Reset.................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Faults................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
USING THE MONITORED REMOTE INPUTS ................................................................................................................................................10
Manual Release Input......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Gas Fired Input................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Emergency Hold Input.....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Emergency Abort Input ...................................................................................................................................................................................11
Auto/Manual Input...........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Pressure Switch Input......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Bottle Scales Input...........................................................................................................................................................................................12
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL INPUTS......................................................................................................................................................12
MOUNTING THE FIRE ALARM PANEL .........................................................................................................................................................13
PLANNING CABLE ENTRY .......................................................................................................................................................................13
FIXING THE BACK BOX TO THE WALL .................................................................................................................................................13
Mains & Battery.....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the mains. .....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the batteries ..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Charger Short Circuit Protection.....................................................................................................................................................................14
Detectors & sounders.............................................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring the detectors.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Wiring the sounders.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Other Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Field Monitoring Inputs...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Remote Control Inputs....................................................................................................................................................................................16
1st stage & 2nd stage Fire Relays......................................................................................................................................................................17
Fault Relay.......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Bottle Output....................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Remote Status Outputs ....................................................................................................................................................................................17
External Equipment Relay...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Configuring the panel. ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Repeater Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Repeater connection.........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Disablement ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
To Programme an Input or Output as Disabled...............................................................................................................................................20
Test Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................21
To Programme Zone In Test............................................................................................................................................................................21
To Programme an Output In Test....................................................................................................................................................................21
Fault display & fault-finding.................................................................................................................................................................................22
Fault Finding....................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Power Supply faults (Battery Fault/Charger Fault/Low Battery).............................................................................................................22
Zone Fault..................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Monitored Input Faults..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Sounder Circuit Fault.................................................................................................................................................................................23
Earth Fault..................................................................................................................................................................................................24
System Fault ..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Repeater fault.............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Remote Fault..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Battery Calculation................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Sample Calculation..........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................27
Enclosure Specifications..................................................................................................................................................................................27
Fuse Ratings.....................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Log Book ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................28
MAINTENANCE WORK...............................................................................................................................................................................28
FALSE ALARMS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................29
ALL OTHER EVENTS...................................................................................................................................................................................30
Factory Test Record...............................................................................................................................................................................................31

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Introduction
The Premier EX 8 is a combined 2 zone , 1 area extinguishing panel, and 4 zone
conventional fire alarm panel.
The Extinguishing section is designed to BSEN12094-1:2003.
The fire alarm section is designed to EN54-2 & 4.
This design allows the same panel to protect an extinguishing area, and also monitor
the rest of the site for a fire.
The panel has an integral Manual Release call point fitted to the front of the panel.
The panel has monitored inputs for field connections, such as manual release,
emergency hold, etc.
The panel has relay outputs for first & second stage alarms, fault & gas fired.
The panel has remote inputs for Stop/Start Sounders, Silence & Reset, to allow the
panel to be controlled remotely.
The panel has Open collector repeat outputs for most panel status indications (eg 1st
stage alarm, 2nd stage alarm, Automatic mode, Manual mode etc)
The panel has a connection for a serial repeater unit (4 wire)

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Indications & Controls
Indications
Here is the fascia for the Premier EX8 panel.
EXTINGUISHANT
RELEASED
2NDSTAGE SNDR
BOTTLEOUTPUT
1STSTAGE RELAY
2ND STAGE RELAY
RELEASE IMMINENT
MANUAL RELEASE
HOL D / ABORT
1ST STAGE
ALARM 2ND STAGE ALARM
FLOODING ZONE FAULT
LOW PRESSURE
AUTOMAT IC MODEMANUAL MODE
MAN REL EASE
GAS FIRED
HOLD
ABORT
1ST STAGE SNDR
CROSSED ZONE STATUS
PERI PHERAL ZONE STATUS
PANEL OUTPUT STATUS
PANEL INPUT STATUS
GENERAL INDICATIONS
RELEASE STATUS
CONTROLS & MODES
3
4
5
6
GAS RELEASE COUNTER
CHANGE
MODE
AUTO
MANUAL
ACCESS
LEVEL 3
AUTO / MANUAL
PRESSURE SWITCH
BOTTLE SCALES
GAS RELEASE
COUNTER
RELEASE
DURATION TIME
RESET
INHIBIT TIME
GAS
RELEASE
COUNTER
RELEASE
DURATION
TIME
RESET
INHIBIT
TIME
23
456
789
CANCEL 0ENTER
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EX8
COMBINED FIRE & EXTINGUISHING CONTROL PANEL
COMPLIES WITH BS EN 12094 PART 1 AND EN54 PARTS 2 & 4
ALARM SYSTEMS
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DI S AB L ED
Each function has its own indication LED. There are Alarm (Active), Fault, Test &
Disablement LEDs for most panel inputs & outputs. Some of these indications are not
applicable for certain functions (EG a fault on the 1st or 2nd stage relays). In such
cases, the LEDs are not present on the matrix (See white outlines above)
For most functions, more than one LED will light (eg zone 1 fire & COMMON
ALARM)
The second stage sounder is pulsed, and it`s sounder active LED will also pulse in
time with the actual sounder output.
The panel also has a 3 digit 7 segment display. This is used to display the countdown
timers during a second stage alarm, and also to edit the counters during set-up.

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The Premier EX8 has the following LED indicators:-
LED COLOUR FUNCTION / MEANING
POWER GREEN The panel is supplied with power, either battery, mains or both
COMMON FIRE RED There is an alarm on the system. Check which zone caused the alarm
COMMON FAULT YELLOW There is a fault on the system. Another LED(s) will be lit to indicate the specific fault
BATTERY FAULT YELLOW There is a problem with the batteries. Rectify or replace.
CHARGER FAULT YELLOW The panel is not charging the batteries (usually mains fail or low mains)
LOW BATTERY YELLOW The batteries are below their final voltage & should be replaced
EARTH FAULT YELLOW Problem in system wiring. At least one cable is shorting to earth.
EXT.FAN DISABLE YELLOW The external equipment relay has been disabled
SYSTEM FAULT YELLOW The CPU has crashed, (Or CPU reset has been pressed & held)
REMOTE FAULT YELLOW The panel has received a fault input from external equipment
REPEATER FAULT YELLOW The panel has lost communication with the repeater panel
GEN S/C FAULT YELLOW Indicated that a line fault is caused by a short circuit
EXTINGUISHANTRELEASED RED The bottle output has been activated & the gas released
RELEASEIMMINENT RED The panel has started the release timer and will activate bottle imminently
HOLD/ABORT GREEN An emergency hold OR emergency abort input has been activated.
MANUALRELEASE RED A manual release call point has been activated
1ST STAGEALARM RED One of the crossed zones is in alarm
2ND STAGEALARM RED Both of the crossed zones are in alarm
LOWPRESSURE YELLOW A drop in bottle pressure has been detected
FLOODINGZONEFAULT YELLOW There is a fault relating to the flooding zone1
MANUALMODE YELLOW The panel is in manual only mode (ie will not be triggered by detectors)
AUTOMATICMODE GREEN The panel is in automatic or manual mode
GENERALDISABLEMENT YELLOW Lights when any section of the system is disabled
GENERALTEST YELLOW Lights when any section of the panel is in test mode
CONTROLSACTIVE YELLOW Lights when controls enabled keyswitch is on
ZONE1-6FIRE RED Lights when one of the detection zones is in alarm
ZONE1-6FAULT YELLOW Lights when one of the detection zones has a fault
ZONE1-6TEST YELLOW Lights when one of the detection zones is in test mode
ZONE1-6DISABLED YELLOW Lights when one of the detection zones is in disablement mode
1ST STAGESNDR ACTIVE RED Lights when the first stage sounder is on
1ST STAGESNDRFAULT YELLOW Lights when the first stage sounder has a wiring fault
1ST STAGESNDRTEST YELLOW Lights when the first stage sounder is in test mode
1ST STAGESNDRDISABLED YELLOW Lights when the first stage sounder is disabled
2ND STAGESNDRACTIVE RED Lights when the second stage sounder is on
2ND STAGESNDRFAULT YELLOW Lights when the second stage sounder has a wiring fault
2ND STAGESNDRTEST YELLOW Lights when the second stage sounder is in test mode
2ND STAGESNDRDISABLED YELLOW Lights when the second stage sounder is disabled
BOTTLEOUTPUTACTIVE RED Lights when the bottle output is on
BOTTLEOUTPUTFAULT YELLOW Lights when the bottle output has a wiring fault
BOTTLEOUTPUTTEST YELLOW Lights when the bottle output is in test mode
BOTTLEOUTPUTDISABLED YELLOW Lights when the bottle output is disabled
1ST STAGERELAYACTIVE RED Lights when the first stage relay is on
1ST STAGERELAYTEST YELLOW Lights when the first stage relay is in test mode
1ST STAGERELAYDISABLED YELLOW Lights when the first stage relay is disabled
2ND STAGERELAYACTIVE RED Lights when the second stage relay is on
2ND STAGERELAYTEST YELLOW Lights when the second stage relay is in test mode
2ND STAGERELAYDISABLED YELLOW Lights when the second stage relay is disabled
MAN.LRELEASEINPUTACTIVE RED A manual release call point connected to the remote input has been activated
MAN.RELEASEINPUTFAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Manual release call point
MAN.RELEASEINPUTDISABLED YELLOW Manual release remote input has been disabled
GASFIREDINPUTACTIVE RED The panel has received a signal from the cylinder to say the gas has been released.
GASFIREDINPUTFAULT YELLOW There is a wiring fault to the bottle`s sensor
GASFIREDINPUTDISABLED YELLOW The Gas fired remote input has been disabled.
EMERG.HOLDINPUTACTIVE RED The emergency hold input has been activated
EMERG.HOLDINPUTFAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Emergency hold switch
EMERG.HOLDINPUTDISABLED YELLOW The emergency hold input has been disabled
EMERG.ABORTINPUTACTIVE RED The emergency abort input has been activated
EMERG.ABORTINPUTFAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Emergency abort switch
EMERG.ABORTINPUTDISABLED YELLOW The emergency abort input has been disabled
AUTO/MANUALINPUTACTIVE RED The panel has been set to manual mode by a remote input
AUTO/MANUALINPUTFAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to Auto / Manual switch
AUTO/MANUALINPUTDISABLED YELLOW The Auto / Manual remote input has been disabled.
PRESS.SWITCHINPUTACTIVE RED The bottle`s pressure switch output has been activated
PRESS.SWITCHINPUTFAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to bottle`s pressure switch
PRESS.SWITCHINPUTDISABLED YELLOW The pressure switch input has been disabled
BOTTLESCALESINPUTACTIVE RED The bottle`s scales switch has been activated
BOTTLESCALESINPUTFAULT YELLOW Fault in wiring to bottle`s scales switch
BOTTLESCALESINPUTDISABLED YELLOW The bottle`s scales iinput has been disabled
ACCESSLEVEL3 YELLOW Access level 3 selected
GASRELEASECOUNTER YELLOW Gas release counter is being displayed on 3 digit display
RELEASEDURATIONTIME YELLOW Release duration time is being displayed on 3 digit display
RESETINHIBITTIME YELLOW Reset inhibit time is being displayed on 3 digit display

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Controls
The Premier EX8 has the following controls:-
LABEL USE
START/STOP Used to silence the sounders in an alarm, or to manually start the FIRST
STAGE sounders to evacuate building
SILENCE FAULT
TONE Used to silence the panel`s internal buzzer in a fault or alarm condition.
RESET Used to return the panel to its normal condition after an ALARM condition.
(Reset will not clear faults)
LED TEST To check that all indicator LEDs are working. Use as part of the daily / weekly
fire alarm inspection.
DISABLE Used to access Disablement mode
DISABLE –
SELECT Used to scroll to select which part of the system to disable
DISABLE –
CONFIRM Used to confirm disablement of the highlighted part of the system.
TEST Used to access test mode
TEST – SELECT Used to scroll to select which part of the system to test
TEST – CONFIRM Used to confirm test mode of the highlighted part of the system.
AUTO / MANUAL Used to toggle between automatic & manual only mode
GAS RELEASE
COUNTER Used to view or alter Gas Release Counter
RELEASE
DURATION TIME Used to view or alter Release Duration Time Counter
RESET INHIBIT
TIME Used to view or alter Reset Inhibit Time Counter
0-9 To enter access code & timer values
ENTER To confirm new timer setting
CANCEL To Save an edited time and exit from the timer set-up.
Note that the controls can only be used after the keyswitch has been turned to the
ON position.
***When the manual release call point on the front of the panel is operated, all
panel controls will be inoperative. It`s element will need to be reset before the
panel can be reset***

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PANEL OPERATION
Normal Operation
With the “CONTROL” Key in the “OFF” position and under normal conditions the
system will be silent and the green “POWER LED” illuminated.
The system may either be in “Automatic” or “Manual” mode of operation. This will be
evident by the illumination of either the “Automatic” or “Manual” LED. In Manual
Mode, the bottle output will not be activated automatically. It must be started
manually by pressing a manual release call point.
Fire Alarm Condition (Peripheral Zones)
The Premier EX8 signals an alarm by the following:-
•Turn on the General Fire LED
•Turn on the Zonal Fire Indicator
•Turn on internal buzzer
•Start any sounders connected to the panel`s sounder circuits
•Activate the fire relay
What to do in the event of a fire.
1. Follow the building evacuation procedure, and check that everyone has left
the building safely.
2. The building fire officer or suitably trained responsible person should
CAREFULLY enter the building, and locate the area of the alarm from the fire
alarm panel.
3. Investigate to determine the cause of the alarm. Look for the detector in the
zone in alarm that signalled the fire. The detector that signalled an alarm will
have its RED ALARM LED on.
4. If a small fire is found, a suitably trained person could tackle this with a
suitable fire extinguisher.
5. If a larger fire is found, leave the building immediately, and contact the fire
brigade.
6. If no fire is found, make a note of the detector that signalled fire, and look for
anything nearby that could be the cause of the activation, eg cooking, or use
of a hot air gun etc.
7. Record findings in the fire alarm log book.
Resetting from an alarm condition
After the relevant action has been taken, the Premier EX8 fire alarm panel can be reset by the
following:-
1 Press Stop/Start sounder button, This will silence the external sounders.
2 Press Silence Fault Tone button. This will silence the panel`s internal buzzer.
3 Press the Reset button. This will return the panel to it`s normal condition.
If the panel goes straight back into alarm, then the cause of the alarm has not been cleared. This
could be a detector still exposed to smoke, or a call point still in the active position. Press Buttons
1 & 2 on the panel, then investigate for a call point, or detector that still has it`s RED ALARM LED
on. Reset the call point, or clear the smoke. If the problem persists, contact an engineer.

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First Stage Alarm
On detection of a “FIRE” in either Zone 1 or Zone 2, the zone fire LED will be
illuminated and the internal buzzer will be on. The first stage LED and first stage
sounder will be on. The first stage relay output will be active.
To silence the sounder, turn the keyswitch to ON position, and press silence button.
The panel’s internal tone and fire LEDs will remain active until the cause of the alarm
has been removed, and the panel has been reset
A first stage alarm can be created manually by turning the keyswitch to the on
position and pressing the 1st STAGE ALARM button.
A first stage alarm can be silenced & reset when the panel is in automatic or manual
mode.
Second Stage Alarm
As soon as a “FIRE” is detected in the second Zone, the second stage alarm is
initiated. The second stage sounder will be pulsed on for 1 second, then off for 1
second. This will be repeated as the timer counts down. The two-zone alarm LEDs
will be illuminated as well as first stage alarm, second stage alarm and Gas Imminent
LEDs. The second stage cannot be silenced and after a delay period, (user
programmable) the extinguishing output will be initiated releasing the extinguishing
agent, and the second stage sounder will now be on constantly. This will be followed
by the “GAS FIRED” indication, indicating that the extinguishing agent has been
released.
Once the second stage alarm has been initiated, it is advisable to evacuate and Seal
the protected area prior to the release of the extinguishing agent.
Operation of the “Manual Release” call point will initiate the second stage alarm. Lift
the flap and push the operating element.
A second stage alarm can only be silenced & reset when the panel is in manual
mode.
Hold / Abort a Second Stage Alarm
If the hold or abort input is activated during a second stage alarm, the second stage
sounder will now pulse on for 0.5 seconds, then be off for 2 seconds, and will repeat.
If a hold input is used, the panel will revert to it`s programmed countdown when the
input is released. If an abort input is used, the panel will abort the gas release, and
the panel will need to be reset.
Manual Mode
In this mode operation, Zone Fire and Fault alarms are still in operation, and first &
second stage sounders will operate, but the bottle output to the extinguishing agent
will not operate.

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Reset
To reset panel from an alarm condition, press Silence then Reset.
The panel can NOT be reset from a fault condition. All faults are non latching, so
when a fault clears from the panel it will be automatically cleared from the display. If
the panel enters the second stage alarm (while in automatic mode), the panel cannot
be reset.
Faults
The relevant LED will illuminate and the internal tone will sound. Pressing the
“Silence” button, with the control key “ON”, will silence the tone. If there are any
faults, call an Engineer.
USING THE MONITORED REMOTE INPUTS
The Premier EX8 has the following remote inputs:-
•Manual Release
•Gas Fired
•Hold
•Abort
•Auto/Manual
•Pressure Switch
•Bottle Scales
They Operate as follows:-
Manual Release Input
The Premier EX has a Manual release call point fitted to the front of the panel. It also
has a monitored input which allows extra manual release call points to be fitted to the
system. The line needs a 2k2 end of line resistor, and the manual release call point
must place a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
When a Manual release is initiated, the panel will light it`s Manual Release LED.
Disabling the Manual release input also disables the built in manual release call
point.
Gas Fired Input
This input connects to the gas bottle`s signal that the gas has been released. The
line needs a 2k2 end of line resistor, and a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it
In the event of a second stage alarm, or manual release, the panel will operate it`s
bottle output, and the bottle will send a gas fired signal back into the panel. On
receiving this signal, the panel will light its EXTINGUISHANT RELEASED LED, and
turn on it`s Gas fired relay.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
If this input is disabled, the panel can still release it`s gas, but the gas fired relay will
not operate.

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Emergency Hold Input
This input connects to an Emergency Hold Switch or call point. The line needs a 2k2
end of line resistor, and a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it.
If this input is operated during a second stage alarm, during the release count down,
it will reset the counter to it`s starting value, and hold it there, until the Hold device is
reset. This prevents the panel from releasing the gas. When the hold device is reset,
the panel resumes counting, and will release the gas at the end of the countdown.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
If this input is disabled, any hold devices connected to the line will not be able to stop
the gas release.
Emergency Abort Input
This input connects to an Emergency Abort Switch or call point. The line needs a 2k2
end of line resistor, and a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it.
If this input is operated during a second stage alarm, during the release count down,
it will freeze the counter. The counter WILL NOT restart if the abort is released. The
panel needs to be reset to exit this condition.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
If this input is disabled, any Abort devices connected to the line will not be able to
stop the gas release.
Auto/Manual Input
This input connects to an Emergency Abort Switch or call point. The line needs a 2k2
end of line resistor, and a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it.
When the panel is in automatic mode, and this input is operated the panel changes to
manual mode. When the input is released, the panel reverts to Automatic Mode. If
the panel is already in manual mode, this input will have no effect.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
If this input is disabled, the panel facia auto/manual toggle button will still work.
Pressure Switch Input
This input connects to an Emergency Abort Switch or call point. The line needs a 2k2
end of line resistor, and a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it.
This is an ancillary bottle connection. If the bottle has only a pressure switch to
indicate the release of the gas, it should be connected to the GAS FIRED input. If the
bottle has more than one input, connect the primary indication to GAS FIRED, and
the secondary indication can be connected to the pressure switch input.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
Disabling this input prevents it from showing as active on the panel display.

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Bottle Scales Input
This input connects to an Emergency Abort Switch or call point. The line needs a 2k2
end of line resistor, and a 470R resistor across the line to trigger it.
This is an ancillary bottle connection. If the bottle has only a bottle scales to indicate
the release of the gas, it should be connected to the GAS FIRED input. If the bottle
has more than one input, connect the primary indication to GAS FIRED, and the
secondary indication can be connected to the bottle scales input.
There is a RED “ACTIVE “ LED which lights when the input has been operated, and
a yellow fault LED that lights in the event of an O/C or S/C line fault.
Disabling this input prevents it from showing as active on the panel display.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL INPUTS
The Premier EX8 has remote control inputs for Start/Stop Sounders, Silence Buzzer, Reset
and Remote fault.
They are operated by connecting the signal to 0V. The first 3 will mimic pressing the button
on the front panel. The Fault input is used to receive a fault signal from external equipment
(eg an add on power supply). If this input is operated it will operate the panel`s fault relay.
These inputs can be connected to key controlled switches, or Output modules on an
addressable fire alarm system. Remember to heed local fire fighting regulations when using
remote inputs.
The remote inputs to not prevent the panel buttons from functioning.

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MOUNTING THE FIRE ALARM PANEL
The Premier EX8 comes with many cable entry holes. If another entry hole is required, it is strongly
recommended that the panels door be removed to avoid accidental damage. Also, the termination PCB should be
removed and stored in a safe place. This would also help while fixing the back box to the wall.
PLANNING CABLE ENTRY
Fig.2 below shows the location of the cable entries to facilitate planning of wiring (home runs) to be brought to
the panel.
The grommets can be easily removed by a push from inside the control panel box.
If a grommet is removed, fill the hole with a brass cable gland. If any knockout is removed, but subsequently
not used, it should be covered up.
The 230Va.c. Mains cable must be fed into the enclosure via one of the cable entries at the top right corner of the
back box. (Refer to “Connecting the Mains” on Page 8).
FIXING THE BACK BOX TO THE WALL
Figure 2: Plan view inside the enclosure without PCBs. Side view for surface installation.
485mm 100mm
395mm
430mm
275mm
W
all Mount Flush Mount
73mm
95mm
Fix the enclosure to the wall using the three mounting holes provided.
Check the build & condition of the wall to decide a suitable screw fixing.
The mounting holes are designed for No 8 roundhead or countersunk woodscrews (or similar).
Remove any debris from the enclosure.
Take care not to damage the FACP during installation.

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Mains & Battery
Connecting the mains.
The Mains supply to the panel is fixed wiring, using Fire resisting 3-core cable
(Between 1 mm² and 2.5mm²) or a suitable 3-conductor system, fed from an isolating
double pole switch fused spur, fused at 3A. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED
THROUGH AN RCD. This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be
marked ‘FIRE ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’. The supply must be exclusive to the
Fire Panel. MAKE SURE ANY SPARE ENTRY HOLES ARE COVERED WITH THE
GROMMETS PROVIDED
Connecting the batteries
The Premier EX8 requires 2 x 12 V sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries
The two batteries are wired in series.
The +ve of one battery is connected to the red battery lead.
The –ve of the other battery is connected to the black battery lead.
The –ve of the first battery is connected to the +ve of the second battery using the
link wire supplied.
Although there are many sizes of suitable battery, the enclosure has been designed
for 12V 7Ah or 12V 12Ah. Use the battery calculation information later in this manual
to work out the required stand by battery size.
Charger Short Circuit Protection
The Premier EX8 has an intelligent charger that senses if too much current is being
drawn (for instance in the case of totally discharged batteries, or the charger leads
being shorted together). In such an event, the Premier EX8 4-8 zone panel will turn
off the power to its charger circuit.
The panel also turns off the charger when the batteries are disconnected.

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Issue : 1 Author: NRPJ Date: 15/11/2007
Detectors & sounders
Wiring the detectors
There are two types of detection zone on the Premier EX8 panel. The Co-incidence (Double-Knock)
zones for the extinguishing circuit uses common bases (no diode), and a 2.7k end of line resistor. Call
points can NOT be connected to these zones.
L1IN
L1OUT
EARTH
L2
-R
L1IN
L1OUT
EARTH
L2
-R
L1IN
L1OUT
EARTH
L2
-R
Zone -
Zone +
The Peripheral (fire alarm) zones use diode bases and a 100µF capacitor end of line. These zones
support head removal detection without cutting power to the rest of the zone. Call points can be
connected anywhere on these zones.
L1IN
L1
OUT
EA
RTH
L2 -R
L1IN
L1
OU
T
EA
RTH
L2 -R
L1IN
L1OU
T
EA
RTH
L2 -R
Zone -
Zone +
-
-
-
The diode (also known as a continuity diode) passes power to the downline detectors and call points,
if a detector head is removed for any reason.
Wiring the sounders
The Premier EX8 has 2 first stage / fire sounder circuits, each rated at 150mA. Each sounder circuit
must be fitted with a 10k end of line resistor. The EX8 also has 1 x second stage sounder circuit rated
at 250mA. This also uses a 10K end of line resistor. This second stage sounder circuit is designed for
an alarm device that gives a constant sound pattern (either sounder or bell) because it uses on/off
sound patterns to indicate different gas release conditions.
+
--
+
+
--
+
SND+
SND-
SOUNDER SOUNDER
+
--
+
SOUNDER
+
--
+
SOUNDER
10K
End of
Line Resistor
End of line
capacitor,
100uF.
-ve stripe to
zone -ve

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Other Connections
The Premier EX8 also has the following connections:-
Field Monitoring Inputs
•Gas Fired
•Manual Release
•Emergency Hold
•Automatic/Manual Mode
•Low pressure
•Emergency Abort
•Bottle Scales
The EX8 has inputs which are monitored for Open Circuit & short circuit. To activate
the input, a load of 470 ohms must be switched between the +ve & -ve lines.
If the equipment being connected has Normally Closed & Normally Open contacts,
connect the 2k7 end of line resistor & 470R triggering resistor as follows:-
NO
CM
NC
2K7
470R
+VE
-VE
If the equipment only has normally open contacts, wire as follows:-
NO
CM 2K7
470R
+VE
-VE
Remote Control Inputs
•Start/Stop Sounders
•Silence
•Reset
•Remote Fault
The Premier EX8 has 4 remote control inputs. They have the same function as the
panel button. These are activated by switching the relevant input to 0V. EG
NO
CM
SSS
0V
REMOTE -VE INPUT

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1st stage & 2nd stage Fire Relays
The Premier EX8 has one first stage & one second stage volt free change over relay
that operates on an alarm. It is rated at 1Amp, SELV. The relay remains operated
until the panel has been reset. (note: the 1st stage relay operates from an alarm from
a crossed zone OR a peripheral zone)
Fault Relay
The Premier EX8 has one volt free change over relay that operates on any fault
condition. The Relay is Normally energised, so that it gives a signal in the event of
total power failure (Mains & Battery back-up). It is rated at 1Amp, SELV. The relay
remains operated until the fault has been cleared.
Bottle Output
The Bottle Output on a Premier EX8 panel is used to drive a gas release solenoid. It
is fused @ 1 Amp.
BOTTLE +
BOTTLE -
10K
End of
Line Resistor
+
--
+
SOLENOID
VALVE
Remote Status Outputs
The panel has the following remote outputs:-
•Abort Active
•Hold Active
•Manual release operated
•Bottle operated
•First stage alarm present
•Second stage alarm present
•Automatic mode selected
•Manual mode selected
•fault
Connecting between LED STAT + and the relevant Remote output will give a 28V
output when the signal is active. This can be used to drive a relay, or a remote
indication LED.
External Equipment Relay
The Premier EX8 has one volt free change over relay that operates AFTER the
Reset Inhibit Counter has finished. It remains active for 3 minutes, or until the reset
button is pressed. It is rated at 1Amp, SELV.

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Configuring the panel.
The Premier EX8 has been designed to be easy to set up. Zones 1 & 2 are configured as the
double knock pair, so do not need to be configured as such.
There are 3 timers to set:
•The Gas Release Counter.
•The Release duration Timer
•The Reset Inhibit Timer
The rest of the setup is automatic.
The Gas Release Counter is the delay between the receipt of a second stage alarm, and the
gas being released. It can be set from 2 to 59 seconds in 1 second increments. To set the
counter press “GAS RELEASE COUNTER BUTTON”. Access Level 3 & Gas release
Counter LEDs will flash. Enter the access code 5312. The 3 digit display will display the
currently programmed delay (eg 30). Enter the new delay & press enter (eg 59 – enter). Press
cancel to exit & save value.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING: 30 Seconds
The Release Duration Timer determines how long the bottle output remains active. The
bottle output will then shut off because it is no longer needed. This will prevent unnecessary
power drain. It can be set from 2 to 299 seconds in 1 second increments. To set the counter
press “RELEASE DURATION TIME”. Access Level 3 & Release Duration Time LEDs will
flash. Enter the access code 5312. The 3 digit display will display the currently programmed
delay (eg 60). Enter the new delay & press enter (eg 200 – enter). Press cancel to exit & save
value.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING: 40 Seconds
The Reset Inhibit Timer prevents the panel being reset immediately after a release. This
prevents a panel from being reset, so that the system can be investigated by the responsible
person to determine the cause of the release. It can be set from 2 to 299 seconds in 1 second
increments. To set the counter press “RESET INHIBIT TIME”. Access Level 3 & Reset
Inhibit Time LEDs will flash. Enter the access code 5312. The 3 digit display will display the
currently programmed delay (eg 60). Enter the new delay & press enter (eg 200 – enter). Press
cancel to exit & save value.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING: 60 Seconds
(NOTE that the reset inhibit time counter starts when the bottle output activated, NOT when it
de-energises, so that if the reset inhibit timer is less than or equal to the release duration timer,
it will not be seen as part of the usual countdown procedure.)

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Repeater Setup
The Premier EX8 has a serial repeater available. The repeater has a 4 wire connection to the
main panel (2 for power, 2 for data). This is usually used if there is more than one entrance to
a protected area.
The repeater has a manual release call point built in.
It also has controls to toggle the main panel between automatic & manual mode. (The access
controls keyswitch must be set to controls enabled first before pressing the Auto / Manual
changeover button to toggle the state)
It has LED indications for :-
•Power
•Supply Fault (main panel)
•Automatic Mode
•Manual Mode
•Bottle Disabled
•Hold active
•Abort Active
•Manual Release Activated
•Fire
•Gas Imminent (second stage activated)
•Gas Released
To monitor the Repeater, fit the jumper link to the main panel CPU card.
Repeater connection
Wire the repeater panel as shown:-
REMOTE-VEI/P
EXT ERNAL
EQU IP MEN T
CMNO NC SSS ABT
SIL RST FLT HLD MR BOT 2 ND 1ST MAN AUT GEN MB
0V +
ACT IVE OP ER ATED ST AGE MODE FL T LED STAT US
COINCIDENCE
SUP PLY
MA
SERIAL
DATA
STATU S
-
SERIAL
SUP PLY
UNIT
+
PERIPHERALZONES
ZONES+-
2+- 3
+-
1+- 4+- 5+- 6GAS FD MANR L EMHL D AT/M N LOW PR EM AB T 1 STAGE AUX
+- +-+-+-+-+-+- +-+-+-+- CMNO NCCMNO NC CMNO NC CMNO NC
BOTTLE SNDB
1 ST
SND A 2 ST SND
1 ST GAS REL EASED2 ST AGE AUX FAUL T R ELAY
-
BATTERY
24VSLA
+AC
FROMTRANS
SECONDARY
NEUTRAL
BLUE
THERM
LIVE
BROWN EART H YEL/GRN
MAINSTO
TR ANSFOR MER
PRIMARY
AC
LIVE EARTHNEUTRAL
MAINS FUSE 2A HBCCERAMIC
FIELD
STATU S
MONIT/G
FUSE
100mAT
RL2
1ASND
FUSE
150mAT
BOTTLE
FUSE
1 AT
1BSND
FUSE
150mAT
2 SND
FUSE
250 mAT
RL5 RL6 RL7
RL3
RL4
RL1
CHARGERFUSE
3.15AT
BATTERY FUSE
3.15AT
ZONE
MONIT/G
FUSE
200mAT
BOTTLE
SCALES
RL8
0VCHASSIS
EARTH
DOOR
EARTH
PARALLEL
SUPPLY
FUSE
150mA
SER IAL
SUP P L Y
FUSE
100mA
MBMA
SERIAL
DATA
STATU S SERIAL
SUP PLY
UNIT
+
Main Panel Repeater
Serial Supply + Supply +
Serial Supply - Supply -
Serial Data MA Serial from Panel MA
Serial Data MB Serial from Panel MB
Main Panel
Repeater Panel

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Disablement
The Premier EX8 zone allows any of the following to be disabled to aid commissioning and assist
routine maintenance work:-
•Crossed zones
•Peripheral Zones
•First stage sounders
•Second stage sounders & Bottle output (Disabled together)
•First Stage Relay
•Second Stage Relay
•External Equipment Relay
•Panel`s Monitored Inputs for field devices
When an input is disabled, the panel will not respond to any fault or fire signals it receives from that
input. When an output is disabled, the panel will not activate that output.
This might be used if the system requires routine maintenance, and the customer needs the system to
continue running, but doesn’t want spurious false alarms or fault signals.
The panel will respond in the usual manner to any events in any non-disabled inputs.
To Programme an Input or Output as Disabled
Any number of inputs or outputs can be disabled, but it is good practice to only disable the minimum
requirement at a time.
Insert and turn control key to enabled position;
Press DISABLE button and the GENERAL DISABLEMENT LED will come on (flashing fast, 4 flashes
then off, repeated);
Press SELECT button. The GENERAL DISABLEMENT LED will light steady, and the Crossed Zone 1
Disabled LED will flash 4 quick flashes & off. The panel is now in SELECT DISABLEMENT MODE.
The select button is used to highlight (flash) the section that needs to be disabled. Press select button
until the correct LED is flashing, then press confirm. The LED will now flash 4 quick flashes & on, to
indicate that this section is disabled.
If more than one section needs to be disabled, then press SELECT button again until the required
zone is selected. (The previously disabled section will now have its disabled LED lit steady.)
If the panel needs to be taken out of SELECT DISABLEMENT MODE (eg to silence a fault on another
part of the system), turn the keyswitch off, then back on again.
Once all the work has been done the zones need to be enabled again. If the panel is not in SELECT
DISABLEMENT MODE, turn the keyswitch to controls enabled, press DISABLE button.
Press the scroll button until the disabled section has been selected. Press CONFIRM button to re-
enable. Scroll to any other disabled section and enable in the same way. When all sections are
enabled again, turn the keyswitch to off to return the system to normal.