BARFS-1 must be flexible, have design integrity, be reliability and be conscious occupant amenity. The BARFS-1 has features that allow the occupant to use and manage the system, but controls that prevent accidental disablement. Please read this manual as it has information that will explain how your BARFS-1 works and how you can use it.
The BARFS-1 is designed to meet the requirements of the Building Code of Australia - (Smoke Alarm System) and incorporates smoke alarms to Australian Standard AS3786;...
It will give off visible smoke and toxic fumes at much greater levels. For this reason Brooks has used only photoelectric smoke alarms in the BASFS-1 system. Research indicates this technology is superior in performance to ionisation in residential applications and is the overall best and most reliable type of smoke alarm technology for use in the modern dwelling.
However independent authorities have stated that they may be ineffective in some circumstances. There are a number of reasons for this: The Alarms will not work if the mains power supplied by BARFS-1 control panel is off and the back-up battery is depleted. ...
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 3.1.4 Alarm Location The locations are typically required to meet the Deemed to Satisfy Provisions of the Building Code of Australia. However the BCA does not provide specific guidance as to the minimizing of potential nuisance alarms. There will be dwelling layouts that require further consideration to avoid locating the alarm so that it is not triggered from everyday events such as showers or cooking.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 3.1.5 Recommended Locations Figure 2 illustrates where Smoke Alarms and Heat Alarms should be located in a typical two storey house. Note the spacing in “Recommended Protection” which helps ensure the early detection of fire and that the warning will be heard.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 If the dwelling is very large and the corridor or hallway is more than say, 15 metres (50ft) long, one Smoke Alarm will not be sufficient. This is because no matter where it is located it will be more than 7.5 metres from potential fires.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 also consider putting Smoke Alarms in any rooms where the occupant is unable to respond quickly to a fire starting in the room, such as the elderly. A smoke alarm in the master bedroom interconnected to all other smoke alarms will provide early warning for parents, care givers or other residents to assist in evacuating the dwelling.
3.1.12 Interconnecting Smoke/Heat Alarms The Brooks 200 series smoke/heat alarms provide an interconnect facility. When one smoke/heat alarm activates all smoke/heat alarms sound, this provides not only an increased the sound pressure level and an alarm warning throughout the entire dwelling.
It can be connected to either a dedicated circuit or a lighting circuit. Operator Module The operator module allows the occupant to monitor the status BARFS-1 system and provides the necessary indicators and controls to operate the system. Two operator modules can be connected to the control panel.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 Figure 5 Planning to scape in alarm condition Important Safe Guards When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below: Please read all instructions. Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the alarm sounds.
Interface between main and display board is via an RS485 bus (4 wires) which allows for the display board to be remotely installed. Figure 6 below shows the front view of BARFS-1 and Figure 7 shows the actual remote keypad.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 4.2.2 Compatible Devices Table 2 BARFS-1 Compatible field units and current requirements Device Description Quiescent mA Alarm mA EIB204T Heat Alarm 58 to 64ºC EIB206P Photoelectric Smoke Alarm EIB207V Vibration Pad (pillow shaker) EIB208ST1 High intensity strobe for Sleeping Area...
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 Main Control Module BARFS-1 main control module is mounted on the rear of the enclosure and has screw terminals for all the field wiring termination, power connection and display modules wiring. Figure 8 shows the PCB layout and jumper setting for alarm priority selection and address setting if additional remote keypad required.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 devices will activate on either alarm condition. The advantage behind two alarm priorities is to reduce nuisance alarms caused by smoke alarms and prevent these alarms from activating the control panel but react immediately when a heat alarm or manual activation is activated.
Once the fault or defect has been restored, the buzzer will silence automatically and the defect light will turn off. The illumination of the defect and power On LED’s depends on the type of fault are in Table 5 below. Table 5 BARFS-1 Indications and flashing pattern Fault Indication Location...
Mute Test Locate Figure 9 BARFS-1 Front decal The display module is connected to the main control module via four way screw terminal, the front display is shown in Figure 6 above. Two wires for 12V supply and the other two wires for RS485 bus which used for the communication between main and display modules.
10 minutes timer. 4.4.2.4 Test Button The test function allows the occupant to test the BARFS-1 system. Pressing the test button once activates smoke/heat alarms, panel sounder, strobes, vibration pads, etc. Pressing the button once again will cancel the test mode.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 Smoke/Heat Alarm Interface Module JP1: Alarm Priority Figure 10 Smoke / Heat alarm interface card (rear view) The smoke / heat alarm interface board is the interface between a smoke or heat alarm and the control panel. The board is soldered in 200 series base and secured by one screw, it provides via a 3 way connector the field wiring termination on a three way terminal block for +, - and interconnect.
The module is fitted (clip in) in x-series rectangular base. The input is a clean contact input which can be used to interface manual call point or sprinkler flow switch to BARFS-1. The alarm output can be either a changeover relay contact or 12V (or 0V) switched output via the COM terminal depending on the position of jumper link JP2, the output is limited to 1Amp and may be utilised to drive strobes or vibration pads.
EIB207V Vibration Pad Figure 14 EIB207V Vibration pad The diagram shown used for wiring a vibration pad to BARFS-1, note the jumper link setting. The jumper across pin 1 & 2 in the vibration pad plug is used to generate a fault when the plug is not fitted in the socket.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 FLT COM ALM NO COM NC NETWORK DEVICE INTERFACE RELAY O/P MOTOR To main controller and other interface PCBs Figure 15 EIB207V connection diagram 27 of 50...
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 Strobe Output EIB208ST1 & EIB208ST2 The second type of devices for hearing impaired is the strobe light, two different types of strobes are available and may be connected as a zone device. The first type EIB208ST1 is used inside the sleeping area and provides a high intensity light to help the sleeping hearing impaired occupant to wake up.
End of Line Module The end of line module must be terminated on the last device on the zone circuit. Only one device required for each BARFS-1 system. The EOL module sets the normal operating voltage of the interconnect line. The voltage of the interconnect input to the main control module determines the three modes of operation: normal, alarm or fault.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 INSTALLATION Smoke / Heat Alarms The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal board to connect it to the panel. The mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling after connecting the wires.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 Figure 18 Smoke alarm and mounting base 5.1.1 Smoke / Heat Alarm Wiring The following pictures show how the smoke / heat alarm should be wired. Figure 19 Rear view of smoke alarm wiring The above picture on the left shows an Alarm wired with the End of Line device while the picture on the right shows how smoke or heat alarms as loop-in / loop-out.
Figure 20 and the block wiring diagram in Figure 21 for the BARFS-1 with MDH and sprinkler options. The Figure shows the conventional Block Wiring Diagram using 3 core cable for both the smoke and heat alarm zone.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 5.2.3.3 Battery Place the Battery on the bottom of enclosure and connect leads provided. RED POSITIVE BLACK NEGATIVE Ensure to turn the mains on before connecting the battery 5.2.3.4 Refit Faceplate Carefully refit the faceplate to the enclosure by firstly plugging in the 4 way plug to the connector in the main control module, switch on the mains power and connect battery leads to battery.
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Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 Figure 21 BARFS-1 with MDH option block wiring diagram 34 of 50...
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 COMMISSIONING The fire alarm installer shall ensure that all documentation, logbook, handbook (operators and installers manuals), as-installed drawings, and check list are available at the time of commissioning. The fire alarm system installer shall rectify any faults in the fire detection and alarm installation, as appropriate, where the results of the commissioning tests are outside the manufacturer's limits.
6.2.2 System operation Before you apply power to your BARFS-1 system it is important to ensure that you advise any relevant people i.e. tenants or a security / fire monitoring company, that system commissioning is occurring as alarm and defect warnings will be initiated.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 6.2.6 Alarm Test Switch Test Press ‘Test’ switch, the sounders in all smoke and heat alarms will Step 1 sound, check all smoke and heat alarms are sounding. Press ‘Test’ switch again to cancel the alarm test Step 2 6.2.7...
“Defect Mode Test” Step 3 Restore the EOL, the defect mode is cancelled. If you are unsure of any test results please contact your nearest Brooks office or distributor. 38 of 50...
BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 LOG BOOK A log should be kept by the person on-site responsible for the BARFS-1 system. The responsible person's name and contact details should be kept at the BARFS-1 control panel. A separate section of this manual provides an example for the recording of all alarm/service/maintenance details.
If this happens the alarm must be returned to Brooks for servicing or replacement. Contamination is beyond our control; it is totally unpredictable and is considered normal wear and tear.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 TROUBLE SHOOTING In case of nuisance alarms, the following checks may help: 1. Frequent Nuisance Alarms Occur: A. Close kitchen/bathroom door when in use. B. Ensure that the alarm is sited at least 6m away from sources of fumes.
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 BATTERY CAPACITY CALCULATION Quiescent Current Iq: Panel ........33.6 mA With only End of Line Device connected EIB204T ________ x 8mA ______mA EIB205M ________ x 1.3mA ______ mA EIB206P ________ x 8mA ______mA EIB207V ________ x 1.3mA...
Serial No. Number of smoke alarms connected Number of heat alarms connected Number of Ancillary Devices connected Describe any ancillary equipment installed and connected to the BARFS-1 panel. Main Supply Voltage Battery Type and Capacity Nominal Battery Voltage 13.7Vdc Maintenance Agreement held by...
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Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 INSTALLERS STATEMENT BARFS-1SYSTEM) Page 2 of 2 Additional Comments 45 of 50...
Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 COMMISSIONING REPORT (BARFS-1SYSTEM) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION As installed Diagrams Correct/Incorrect Log Book Details Smoke Alarms Layout Correct/Incorrect Number Correct/Incorrect Type Selection Correct/Incorrect Heat Alarms Layout Correct/Incorrect Number Correct/Incorrect Type Selection Correct/Incorrect ...
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Owner's Manual BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 FIELD DEVICES End of Line Defect Test Correct/Incorrect Smoke Alarms All Operational Correct/Incorrect Heat Alarms All Operational Correct/Incorrect Ancillary Equipment All Operational Correct/Incorrect IF INCORRECT, COMMENT General Observations or Comments 47 of 50...
BARFS-1 Rev 2.1.1 PRODUCT GUARANTEE Brooks Australia Pty Ltd guarantees the BARFS-1 control panel for a period of either fifteen (15) months from the date of purchase or twelve (12) months from the date of installation, whichever is the lesser. Brooks Australia Pty Ltd. Guarantees the smoke/heat Alarms for five years from date of purchase.
R evision history 4 0 B 4 0 B Written Checked Issue Date Description 6/4/2007 First revision A.S. 17/7/2008 Minor update O.K. A.S. Update to new Brooks manual format & add A.S. 26/3/2015 block wiring diagram (figure 21) 49 of 50...