System Configuration 4.1.1 Setting the Date/Time 4.1.2 Buzzer Beep 4.1.3 EOL Elements 4.1.4 Resetting Zones 4.1.5 Aux Power 4.1.6 Faults 4.1.7 Level Code 4.1.8 Test Log Configuring Delays 4.2.1 Deactivating Day Mode Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
In line with EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977), each conventional line must be terminated with EOL modules for the operation of fire detection systems. The AUX power supply must also be terminated with EOL modules when using four-wire detectors. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
A CK D isable T est RESET Power LED display LCD display with zone numbers Zone keys and zone status LEDs Operating panel FPC-500-2 FPC-500-4 FPC-500-8 Inputs – Zones – Prog. inputs Outputs – Prog. AUX (500 mA) Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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| System Overview Conventional fire panel FPC-500-2 FPC-500-4 FPC-500-8 – Alarm device, 500 mA each – Relay Extensions 1 x 4 2 x 4 – Open collector (20 mA) – Relay (via OC) LCD, 2 x 16 characters ALARM RLY FAULT RLY...
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Conventional fire panel System Overview | en Conventional zones 1 to 8 Z1 ... Z8 (max. 2 on FPC-500-2, max. 4 on FPC-500-4) Inputs (max. 1 on FPC‑500‑2 and FPC‑500‑4, max. 2 on FPC‑500‑8) Alarm relay ALARM RLY Fault relay...
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– Power supply via power supply unit with thermal fuse. – Emergency power supply using batteries, up to 7.2 Ah, reverse polarity protected. – Removable quick guide for the user on the panel. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
EOL resistors for zones and inputs – Battery cable set – Cable ties for strain relief on power supply feeder – Labeling strips for zones and LEDs – Quick Installation Guide – Quick Operation Guide – Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
For a stable and safe insertion, use cable glands with M 20 x 1,5 screw joints (PG13,5) The cable entries on the rear are intended for direct cable entry of flush mounted cables. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
(arrows in figure below). As an option, you can use the mounting dimensions indicated on the back of the housing. Ensure that the housing is aligned horizontally and draw on the Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Route the power supply so that the line does not cross or touch the signal line. Use the left M 20 x 1.5 screw joint (PG13.5) on the upper side of the panel for the 230 V mains supply. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
The batteries are connected in series. If the mains power fails, they are used to ensure interruption-free power supply of the fire panel and the components fed by them. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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The batteries are charged again automatically. Notice! Note the polarity of the batteries. If the batteries are connected with the polarity reversed, the thermal fuse on the main board of the fire panel reacts. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
There is a groove on the top of the extensions. Make sure that the board has been correctly installed. Notice! A maximum of two extensions can be connected: FPC-500‑2: No extension can be connected FPC-500‑4: One extension can be connected FPC-500‑8: Two extensions can be connected Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
0.8 mm and for cable cross sections of up to 1.5 mm The fire panel is designed for unshielded cable. If you do use shielded cable, only connect the cable shielding to the earth bar on one side above the power supply unit. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
Use 820 Ohm ±5% resistors for the alarm resistance (not included in scope of delivery). Notice! Only use buttons (no locking element) if you have programmed inputs as Drill/Evacuate, Silence, or Reset Panel. Access levels as per EN 54‑2 must be observed. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Mixing different terminal elements is not allowed. Notice! Note that the maximum line resistance for conventional zones is 22.5 Ohm. The voltage of the zones is 20 VDC ±1 V. The maximum current of the zones is 100 mA ±5 mA. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
Activating a manual call point in a zone programmed as "No Delay" triggers an immediate alarm. Notice! Only use manual call points in zones which are programmed as No Delay. 3.3.3 Aux power 3,9kΩ Non-EN54-13 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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EN 54-13 (BOSEC certificate TCC 2 - 977) compliant termination. Program the reset behavior of the auxiliary power as described in Aux Power, page 32. Notice! Note that the maximum line resistance for the auxiliary power is 22.5 Ohm. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
The fire panel offers you two notification appliance circuit lines that can be used to activate the audible notification appliances and visual notification appliances. When there is a fire alarm, the notification appliance circuit lines are activated depending on programming. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
The connecting line between the fire panel and the transmission device must not be exposed, as it is not monitored. Notice! Both relay outputs "ALARM" and "FAULT" can switch a maximum of 1 A @ 30 VDC each. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
Confirm your selection in the menu with the ACK key. 3.4.2 Setting the Time and Date Set the current time and date. The current time and date are important for functions such as – Event memory and Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Press the "Code input" key. You will be prompted to enter a code. Enter the code with zone keys 1 to 8. C O D E / You are in the programming menu of the system. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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Menu Operating level 3 of the fire panel offers you the following setting options: – 1-System Config – 2-Delay Config – 3-Zone Config – 4-Input Config – 5-Output Config – 6-View Config Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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In the menu, each menu item has a number from 1 to 8 preceding it. Use the zone keys to select the desired menu item in the menu. The desired menu item does not have to be shown in the display. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
To save the currently displayed value, press the ACK key. Repeat the steps to set the month, year, hour, and minute. 4.1.2 Buzzer Beep Press zone key 1. This takes you to the System Config menu. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CS TH: mA If you select With 4W Module, you must specify the threshold for the creeping short-circuit. You can calculate this using the battery calculator included on the CD. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
Config menu. Press zone key 4. This takes you to the Zone Reset submenu. Press zone key 2. This takes you to the Stabilize For submenu. Press zone keys 1 to 5. – 1 1s Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Notice! This setting does not apply to system faults. System faults can only be reset manually. Press zone key 1. This takes you to the System Config menu. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
You are prompted to enter the new code. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Level 2 Code Confirm: ____ You then have to confirm the new code by entering it again. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
The procedure for changing the code for operating level 3 is exactly the same. Notice! If you have forgotten your code, contact your Bosch partner. 4.1.8 Test Log You can decide whether or not the fire panel creates a Test History.
(ACK Within). The Invest Time submenu specifies the time available to the user to enter the alarm triggering area before the notification appliance is activated. You can also use NAC 1 to specify whether: Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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This takes you to the Invest Time submenu. Use the zone keys to set the respective delay. – 1 1 min (default setting) – 2 2 min – 3 3 min – 4 4 min 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
The zone is reset for x seconds (setting Cut For, Cut For , page 31). – There is an x second stabilization phase for the elements in the zone (setting Stabilize For, Stabilize for, page 31). Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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4 15s – 5 20 s Display total delay Press zone key 2. This takes you to the Delay Config menu. Press zone key 3. This takes you to the Int Alarm Stor submenu. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
A zone programmed as No Delay triggers an alarm immediately. If you are using manual call points, they must be set as No Delay. Notice! Only use manual call points in zones which are programmed as No Delay. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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During the verification time, the panel can be reset without triggering an alarm. After the verification time has expired, the panel goes into the alarm state. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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Possible zone dependencies: – FPC‑500-2: 1&2 – FPC‑500‑4: 1&2, 3&4 – FPC‑500‑8: 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 If you set a zone to dual-zone dependency, the other associated zone is also changed automatically. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Drill/Evacuate, Silence, or Reset Panel. Access levels as per EN 54‑2 must be observed. Notice! Depending on the panel, there is one input on the FPC‑500‑2 and FPC‑500‑4, and two inputs on the FPC‑500‑8. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
You do not have to confirm the input functions on the panel. Thus use a key switch if possible to activate inputs. 4.4.2 Input 2 (FPC-500‑8 only) Press zone key 4. This takes you to the Input Config menu. Press zone key 2.
Use the zone keys to select the corresponding zones whose alarm you want to activate notification appliance 1. You can select multiple zones. If you press the zone key again, the selection is cancelled. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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Press zone key 1. This takes you to the NAC submenu. Press zone key 4. This takes you to the NAC in test submenu. Press zone keys 1 or 2. 1 Activation 2=No Activation (default setting) Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Press zone key 2. This takes you to the Alarm Relay submenu. Press zone key 2. This takes you to the Drillable submenu. Press zone keys 1 or 2. 1 Drillable 2= Not Drillable (default setting) 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
Press zone key 1 to choose Open Collector 1. Use the zone keys to make the corresponding setting. – 1=Zone = Alarm (default setting) – 2 Zone Normal – 3 Sum Alarm – 4 Sum PreAlarm – 5 Sum Fault Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Press zone key 7. This takes you to the Output Control menu. Press zone key 1. This takes you to the NAC 1 submenu. – Press the ACK key. RESET Notification appliance 1 is activated. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
Press the RESET key. The alarm relay is deactivated. 4.7.4 Fault Relay Press zone key 7. This takes you to the Output Control menu. Press zone key 4. This takes you to the Fault Relay submenu. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
This takes you to the Output Control menu. Press zone key 6. This takes you to the All submenu. – Press the ACK key. RESET All outputs are activated. – Press the RESET key. All outputs are deactivated. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
Thermal fuse, battery monitoring There is a thermal fuse on the motherboard that monitors the battery current and protects against reverse polarity. When the fuse cools off, the battery current is switched on again. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
AUX output Alarm device output Relay Electrical Data FPC-500‑ FPC-500‑ FPC-500- Power supply voltage 230 VAC +10%/-15%, 50– 60 Hz Current consumption 275 mA 312 mA 375 mA AC power consumption 80 W Operating voltage 21.4 VDC to 29 VDC 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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20 mA @ 24 VDC – Max. line resistance 22.5 Ohm Recommended cable type Unshielded cable, 0.8-mm cable diameter, cable cross section up to 1.5 mm Batteries – Max. inner resistance 800 mOhm – Max. current consumption 2.3 A Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
EMC interference immunity, EN 61000-6-3 emissions EMC interference immunity EN 50130-4 Vibrations EN 60068-2-6 Permitted operating 0 °C to +40 °C temperature Permitted storage temperature -10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) Relative humidity Max. 95% non-condensing Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
7) Max. battery inner 800 mOhm resistance 8) I 70 mA 0.7 A max, a 2.3 A max, b 9) Cable parameters Battery Cable enclosed Board power supply Wired ex works 230-V power supply 1.5-mm standard cable 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
FPC‑500 Fire Panel – no operation is required.f) Have maintenance and installation work carried out regularly by trained, qualified personnel. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH recommends carrying out a functional and visual check at least once a year. Replace the batteries on a regular basis.
4 System Info SW Release Operation Days - Menu operating level 2 – code required 5 View Config 6 System Config 1 Date/Time Keypad Tone Language 1-A - L 2-M - Z 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
1 On 2 Off EOL Devices 1 Resistor 2 Only 2W Module 3 With 4W Module Zone Reset 1 Cut For 10 s 15 s 20 s 2 Stabilize For 10 s 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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Test History 1 Log Enabled 2 Log Disabled Submenu 2 - Delay Config 1 Day Mode Off Manual Automatic Off Time: : 17:00 2 Alarm Verific ACK Within 30 s 60 s Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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1 min Delay 2 min Delay 3 min Delay 4 min Delay 5 min Delay 6 min Delay 7 min Delay 8 min Delay NAC 1 Alert Evacuate Int Alarm Stor Reset After 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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10 s 15 s 20 s Total Delay Power Fault No Delay 1 min Delay 5 min Delay 10 min Delay 15 min Delay Submenu 3 - Zone Config Zone 1 No Delay Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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No Delay (FPC‑500‑4 /-8) Zone 5 No Delay (FPC‑500‑8) Zone 6 No Delay (FPC‑500‑8) Zone 7 No Delay (FPC‑500‑8) Zone 8 No Delay (FPC‑500‑8) 4 - Input Config Input 1 Not Used 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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Reset Panel Ext PS Fault Ext Batt Fault Input 2 See Input 1 (FPC‑500‑8) Submenu 5 - Output Config NAC Zones 1 NAC Zones 2 Reactive NAC By Other Zone No Reactivate Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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Activation No Activation Alarm Relay Silencable Silencable Not Silencable Drillable Drillable Not Drillable OC/Relay Ext OC/Relay 1 Zone = Alarm Zone Normal Sum Alarm Sum PreAlarm Sum Fault Sum Disable Sum Test 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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ACK =On ESC=Off ACK =On ESC=Off 8 - Config Reset Navigation in the menu Press the arrow key to scroll up in the menu. Press the arrow key to scroll down in the menu. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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RESET uppermost menu level. In the menu, each menu item has a number from 1 to 8 preceding it. Use the zone keys to select the desired menu item in the menu. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
2 Invest Time 1 min 3 NAC 1 Evacuate 3 Int Alarm Stor 1 Reset After 10 s 4 Power Fault No Delay 3 Zone Config 1 Zone 1 No Delay 4 Input Config 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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3 Reactive NAC By Other Zone 4 NAC in test No Activation 2 Alarm Relay 1 Silencable Not Silencable 2 Drillable Not Drillable 3 OC/Relay Ext 1 OC/Relay 1 Zone = Alarm Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
Silenced An alarm has been silenced. Unsilenced A silenced alarm has been reactivated. Test Memory Messages Message Meaning Zone Start Zone # set to test mode. Zone Test Zone # successfully tested. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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| Appendix Conventional fire panel Message Meaning Zone End Zone # test mode exited. 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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Behavior in zone test 39 45 Delay settings Specifying reactivation 34 45 Emergency power supply;Batteries Operating level 3 Automatic exit 15 27 Extensions Calling up 17 26 Exiting 27 Fault handling;Store faults 32 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980...
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Screw terminals 18 Submenus Exiting 29 Terminal resistance;Terminal element;EOL module;End-Of- Line module 19, 20 Test log Setting 34 Zone reset Disconnection duration 31 Setting times 31 Stabilization time 31 Zone termination Setting 30 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
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| Index Conventional fire panel 2020.02 | 9.0 | F.01U.172.980 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...