Ziton ZP3-ECU User manual

ZP3-ECU Extinguishing
Control Unit Maintenance
Manual
P/N 503-0800ZE-M-04 • ISS 31JUL23

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ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual i
Content
Important information ii
Limitations iv
Chapter 1 Maintenance 1
Summary 2
Notification and preparation 4
Preventive maintenance 5
Fault finding 7
Chapter 2 Fault finding – communication 9
Chapter 3 Fault finding – ECU faults 15

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Important information
This is the maintenance manual for the ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit
(ECU). Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely before
installing or operating this product.
Product compatibility
The ZP3-ECU is compatible for use with the following addressable fire alarm
control panels running the Ziton protocol:
• ZP3 Series
• ZP2 Series
• ZP2-A Series
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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 Carrier 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 Carrier has been advised of the possibility of such
damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
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, Carrier assumes no responsibility for errors
or omissions.

ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual iii
Product warnings and disclaimers
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QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS. CARRIER FIRE & SECURITY B.V. CANNOT
PROVIDE ANY ASSURANCE THAT ANY PERSON OR ENTITY BUYING ITS
PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY “AUTHORIZED DEALER” OR “AUTHORIZED
RESELLER”, IS PROPERLY TRAINED OR EXPERIENCED TO CORRECTLY
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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.

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Limitations
Response time
In designing the extinguishing system, be aware of the inherent delays between
fire detection and extinguishant release plus deliberate delays to allow for
personnel evacuation.
Maintenance faults
As with most extinguishing systems, the most common cause of their malfunction
is lack of routine maintenance. All routine maintenance stipulated in this manual
must be completed routinely and within the scheduled time limits.

ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual 1
Chapter 1
Maintenance
Summary
This chapter provides maintenance information for the ECU.
Content
Summary 2
Notification and preparation 4
Preventive maintenance 5
Fault finding 7

Chapter 1: Maintenance
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Summary
The owner of a fire detection system is responsible for making sure that it is
correctly maintained so that it is in proper working condition at all times. This
involves arranging for the system to be checked, tested and serviced as
described in this manual.
The maintenance procedures described are recommendations. There may be
additional requirements or regulations imposed by local authorities. Where these
conflict with the recommendations (for example stipulating more frequent
servicing) then the local authority regulations should be followed.

Chapter 1: Maintenance
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Maintenance prerequisites
Before performing any maintenance, make sure that:
• Small hand tools are available for testing, connecting, disconnection, etc.
• A good multimeter (preferably digital) is available.
• The available drawings indicate correct device positions, device addresses,
and types with all relevant wiring runs.
• A record is available of how the fire system has been configured. The system
specification should provide a detailed description of all aspects of the
extinguishing system such as:
• Assumptions about the environment in which the fire system is to operate.
• The model of the control panel to which the extinguishing unit is
connected.
• The version number of panel software used.
• Type of extinguishing cylinders/equipment and extinguishant details.
• Physical layout of loops and devices. The type and the address applicable
to each extinguishing control unit should be recorded.
• The organisation of devices into logical zones as affects the extinguishing
system.
• Cause and affect rules programmed into the panel (input/output
mappings), which affect the extinguishing control unit.
• Any custom controls or features.
• Field wiring drawings for the system.
The system specification is the blueprint for how the system should be configured
and how it should perform. The system specification is essential for when the
system is extensively tested and checked during servicing. Without such a
specification there is no final arbitration as to what is the correct behaviour of the
system. It is important to keep the specification up-to-date. Whenever changes
are made to the system the specification should be updated to reflect those
changes.

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Log book
Every extinguishing system should have a log book associated with it. This log
book is used to record events raised by the ECU or events concerning the
extinguishing system as reported by the connected fire alarm control panel.
The following information should be recorded in the log book:
• A description of each event along with the name of the responsible person on
duty at the time of the event.
• Brief details of any servicing arrangements arising from events.
• Dates and times of all extinguishant discharges, whatever the cause. The
cause of the discharge should be noted, etc.
• Dates and times of all alarms. The cause of the alarm should be noted. If the
cause is not known then this should be stated. The devices activated and
their locations should be recorded. Any actions taken should also be
recorded.
• Dates, times, and types of all defects and faults and the corrective actions
taken.
• Dates, times, and types of all tests undertaken.
• Dates, times, and types of all servicing undertaken, whether routine or for
corrective purposes.
• Dates and times of all periods of device, zone, or system isolation, for
whatever purpose.
• Dates of all changes and upgrades to the system along with the names of
those that carried them out.
Note: The system specification should also be updated.
Notification and preparation
It is critical that the relevant personnel are notified about any testing BEFORE
starting tests.
Occupants of the building and anyone receiving remote alarm signals (such as
the fire department) must be informed of when the test is to begin and when it is
over. No alarms should be sounded before notifying these personnel.
Caution: All systems that were disconnected for testing/maintenance purposes
MUST be reconnected at the end of testing.