January 12, 2007
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Road, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-945-4495 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
1. DESCRIPTION
The Viking Model B-1 Par-3 Release Control Panel is a supervised, 24 Volt, microprocessor-
controlled Release Control Panel. The panel is designed to operate up to two electric release
devices (usually solenoid valves) in the release piping of deluge or preaction systems. The
panel is available for use with either 120 VAC or 230 VAC power supplies. A built-in battery com-
partment holds two 12 Volt batteries that are charged by an internal battery charger. Batteries
are available to provide up to 90 hours of backup power during AC power failure.
The Model B-1 Release Control Panel can be used with a wide range of compatible initiating
devices, such as heat (including linear heat detection systems like the Protectowire Systems),
photoelectric, ionization, and smoke detectors.
A dip switch 'Function Selector' allows fi eld programming for one of four possible input/output
combinations (refer to Table 2).
In fi re conditions, when an initiating device circuit (or predetermined combination of circuits) is
energized, the panel activates a combination of release device circuits and alarm circuits ac-
cording to the 'Function Selector' setting. On the panel's display board, the appropriate Alarm,
Trouble, and Supervisory LED's will fl ash until the event has been acknowledged. After depress-
ing the Tone or Alarm Silence button, the LED will remain steadily illuminated until the panel is
reset.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
Refer to Table 1
3. TECHNICAL DATA
I. Specifications
A. Enclosure
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Dimensions: 16.125" high x 14.625" wide x 5.375" deep (50 cm x 37,1 cm x 13,7 cm)
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Weight: 23 lbs. (10,4 kg)
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Finish: Red Enamel
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Vented Enclosure
B. Environment
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Temperature: 32 °F to 120 °F (0 °C to 48 °C)
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Humidity: 85% Relative Humidity (non-condensing) at 90 °F (32 °C) maximum
C. AC Power
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Par-3 and Par-3C: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 amps
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Par-3E: 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 0.65 amps
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Wire size: minimum #14 AWG with 600 V insulation
D. Battery
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Type- Lead Acid
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Maximum charging circuit: 27.6V, 1.5 A See ACCESSORIES for batteries available from Viking.
E. Initiating Device (Input) Circuits
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Four style B (Class B)/Style D (Class A) circuits
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Input 1: Detection Circuit
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Input 2: Detection Circuit
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Input 3: Waterfl ow (Alarm Pressure Switch)
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Input 4: Supervisory Circuit
F. System Alarm
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Power limited circuitry
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Fuses: 2AG, 4 amperes
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Normal operating voltage: 24VDC (ripple = 10mV peak to peak)
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Alarm Current: 15mA minimum
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Short circuit current: 40mA maximum
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Maximum detector current in standby: 2 milliamps (peak) per zone
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Maximum loop resistance: 100 ohms
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End-of-Line resistor: 4.7K (provided)
Form No. F_063092
TECHNICAL DATA
Revised page replaces page 270 a-g dated August 17, 2006
Deluge Devices 270a
RELEASE CONTROL PANEL
MODEL B-1
Viking Technical Data may be found on
The Viking Corporation's Web site at
http://www.vikinggroupinc.com.
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edition of this Technical Data Page.
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