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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 APPROVED BY:JBJ PRESCIENT III FIRE ALARM & GAS EXTINGUISHING CONTROL PANEL Application, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual PAGE 1 of 43...
1. EN54-2:1997 Clause 7.8 Outputs to fire alarm Class A: temperature range -5 to +40 Deg C. devices (sounders). The Prescient III is fully compliant with the relevant 2. EN54-2:1997 Clause 7.9 Outputs to fire alarm recommendations of BS 7273-1:2000. The following routing equipment.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Repeater outputs for: (v) Emergency Hold Switch (vi) Emergency Abort Switch Zone 1 Fire Detected (vii) Manual Only (Lock-Off) Switch (ii) Zone 2 Fire Detected...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Figure 3 – Motherboard Terminal Identification Part 2 Reset Relay - Volt-FreeTerminals: C = Normally Closed P = Pole O = Normally Open...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 circuits. Individual fault LEDs are provided on the 3. Functional Description motherboard inside the panel. Note: Please refer to Section 10 for PCB Layout...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 raises the general fault condition. An open or short the fault is removed. This fault condition circuit fault is indicated by the Circuit Fault LED on prevents the Extinguishant release.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 In the Volt-free mode, clean contacts for Pole, Relay Contacts 3.10 Normally Open & Normally Closed are available, Other than the Auxiliary Reset Relay, all Relay rated at 1A, 30VDC.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 3.12.1.2. PRE-DISCHARGE DELAY (5S, 10S, Internal Standby Batteries 3.11 20S, 40S) Terminals are provided to allow connection of one These four switches allow the Pre-discharge set of internal standby batteries.
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 3.12.1.7. BUZZER PULSES AT END OF Table 1 – Reset Inhibit Settings DELAY Reset Switch OFF:- No change in the state of the...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Of-Line device. Allows backward compatibility FIELD MR Illuminates for any open or short when replacing older systems with this panel. circuit fault on the Manual Release FAULT Zone Input.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Display Board – General The left window displays the status of the Fire Alarm 3.15 section of the panel, as well as indications which...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 The LED is illuminated steady if the aux zone 3.17.8. SOUNDER TEST input is disabled or selected to the Test mode. This is a yellow LED which is normally off, 3.16.6.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 indication is latching and must be manually reset 3.18.16. GAS RELEASED SIGNAL DISABLED via the Extinguishing Reset button. This is a yellow LED which is normally OFF. It is 3.18.8.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 indicate that the Extinguishing System Reset is 3.19.11. SCROLL inhibited. This button has no function unless the Circuit 3.19.5. SILENCE BUZZER Select Cursor is ON. Depending on the current...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 (i.e. OFF if circuit is normal, ON if in Test or NOTE: The I.S. configuration status is stored in Disabled, pulsing if the circuit is in fault).
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 8. Move the CONFIG SLU DIL switch on the 7. The SYSTEM ACTIVATED LED pulses (pre- control board to the OFF position. activated condition) 8.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 MANUAL ONLY mode. When Manual Release is 1 second off. The Hold output will operate while initiated the following occurs: the Hold switch is operated.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 The charger output is designed for charging Alarm current is 0.160A plus the detector current Powersonic Valve Regulated Sealed Lead-Acid plus alarm and solenoid current plus ancillary batteries, which are characterised by a reducing equipment e.g.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Figure 6 – Power Supply Connection Details Earth Lead to Earth Bar Incoming Mains Cable Secured with a cable tie Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistor Input Connector.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 7. Detector Compatibility The panel will operate with the following types of devices: Max. per zone Manufacturer Part no. Description (** See notes)
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Max. per zone Manufacturer Part no. Description (** See notes) DFE-60E CD Range 60 heat detector DFE-90E CD Range 90 heat detector DCC-1EL...
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Max. per zone Manufacturer Part no. Description (** See notes) 4451E Range 1 heat detector 1451E Ionisation detector 2451E Optical detector B401RSD Mounting base...
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Max. per zone Manufacturer Part no. Description (** See notes) MD611EX Heat detector (IS) MD601EX Heat detector (IS) MR601TEX High performance optical detector (IS)
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 WARNING: Only clean the battery case with a cloth 8. Panel Installation that has been soaked or dampened The control panel must be installed by suitably with distilled water.
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Cable Recommendations: Cable Cross- All external connections (except for mains power) to Maximum CIRCUIT sectional the panel must be made using shielded fire...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Do not connect any field wiring at this time. Installation Procedure Unpack the Control panel. If the panel door is When all installation wiring is complete, check...
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Position the Thermistor in free air space Commissioning Procedure directly above the batteries. Use a cable tie to NOTES: secure the Thermistor to one of the battery In order to avoid accidental operation of the leads.
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 by disconnecting the End-Of-Line resistor at 16. Repeat steps 13 to 15 for alarm circuit 2 and the end of the circuit and checking that after a the extinguishing alarm circuit.
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 25. Repeat step 24 above for all detectors on zone 33. Restore the panel mounted Manual Release point to normal. Press the EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM RESET button to reset the panel.
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 3. Press the Fire Reset button. 9. System Maintenance 4. Operate the test lamps switch and observe that Overview all indications operate for 5 seconds and the The Fire detectors &...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Connection Diagrams Zone Circuit Connection Diagram 12.1 End-Of-Line Capacitor 22uF 35V Connection to Manual Release switch on SLU End-Of-Line Capacitor 22uF 35V + OUT...
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Sounders & Actuators Connection Diagram 12.2 Actuator Actuator Solenoid Solenoid Coil Resistance Coil Resistance 30R to 6K 30R to 6K End-Of-Line Resistor 10K ¼ W...
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Monitored Inputs Connection Diagram 12.3 Isolation Valve is monitored for open circuit, short circuit, abnormal, fully open & fully closed states. Isolation Valve must be fitted with two SPDT limit switches; SW1 operates when valve is fully open, SW2 when valve is fully closed.
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Monitored Outputs Connection Diagram 12.4 These Outputs are Reverse-polarity monitored at 5VDC. They are Active at 28 VDC (Nominal) Each Output can be configured independently for Volt-Free contacts by removing the relevant links on the motherboard.
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FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Remote Outputs & SLU Communication Connection Diagram 12.5 Connections to SLU Current Limiting Resistors, Minimum 470R Cable Shield Connected to Panel Earth Bar &...
FIRECLASS Prescient III EQUIPMENT: WRITTEN BY: RKP OMFCPRES3IN PUBLICATION: CHECKED BY: AP ISSUE No. & DATE: 02/02/12 Construction Products Directive 0086 Control Equipment Ltd Hillcrest Business Park Cinder Bank Dudley West Midlands DY2 9AP United Kingdom. 0086-CPD-517159 EN54-2 Control and indicating equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Provided options: ...
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