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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Issue 2.4
FT420
Conventional Fire Alarm System
MA425
Oct 2018

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL MANUAL Issue 2.4 FT420 Conventional Fire Alarm System MA425 Oct 2018...
  • Page 2 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 DOCUMENT HISTORY Manual Software Written Checked Description Rev No. Date Rev. No. Date Change LED indicating patterns. Fill in power consumption data. Draft 1 30/8/07 Fill in dimension and weight. Attach the mounting details. V0 –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3.2 Simple and Clear User Interface ....................8 1.3.3 Optional Configuration of Zone Inputs and Controls ..............8 1.3.4 Optional Relay Boards and Speaker Zoning ................. 9 1.3.5 Simple Configurations ........................9 1.3.6 Brooks Alertcom..........................9 1.3.7 Gaseous Extinguishing System ....................9 Specifications ..........................10 HARDWARE............................11 General ............................
  • Page 4 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.6.2 Compatible actuating devices ..................... 40 3.6.3 Zone Input Connection........................ 40 Control Outputs..........................41 3.7.1 Control Output Specifications ...................... 41 3.7.2 Dry Contacts Relay and Voltage Outputs ................... 41 3.7.3 Alarm Devices – Supervised Output ................... 42 3.7.3.1 Supervised Speaker Output ....................
  • Page 5 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 4.3.2 OWS Expansion ......................... 63 4.3.3 Supervised Outputs Expansion....................64 4.3.4 Dry-Contact Relay Expansion ..................... 64 4.3.5 Alertcom ............................65 4.3.6 Gaseous Control ......................... 66 4.3.7 Mains Failure Detection ......................66 Zone Configuration ......................... 66 4.4.1 Alarm Verification Facility (AVF)....................
  • Page 6 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Figure 33 FT420 System Configuration Options .................... 63 Figure 34 Supervised Relay Outputs ......................64 Figure 35 Dry contact relay outputs ....................... 65 Figure 36 Alertcom Tone Configurable Outputs .................... 65 Figure 37 Zone Configuration Options ......................67 Figure 38 Power Supply Trimpot Location ....................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Brooks shall under no circumstances be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from loss of property or other damages or losses owing to the failure of Brooks products beyond the cost of repair or replacement of any defective products.

  • Page 8: Features

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Features Brooks Firetracker FT420 provides a highly integrated and configurable system for applications where both reliable detection and occupant warning systems are required. The features of FT420 are as follow: 1.3.1 Reliable Fire Protection and Beyond The system performance meets and exceeds the latest fire protection equipment standards AS7240.2...

  • Page 9: Optional Relay Boards And Speaker Zoning

    CIE is in quiescent conditions. 1.3.7 Gaseous Extinguishing System The new firmware V2.3, is now able to integrate Brooks Gaseous extinguishing system in the standard FT420 configuration. The Brooks series of warning signs, local control stations and voice / messages horns or speakers can be connected to the gas interface module to offer a complete gaseous extinguishing system as well as detection system.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Specifications Table 1 General Specifications Feature Specification 230V (86-265V ), 150W (5.5 Amp), requirement is based on the CIE power Mains Power Supply supply calculations, refer to Chapter 3.12 page 54. 2 x 12V. Battery capacity is based on the CIE power supply calculations. Refer to Backup Battery Chapter “Power Supply Calculations”...

  • Page 11: Hardware

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 HARDWARE General 2.1.1 System Architecture A basic Firetracker FT420 Conventional CIE includes: ✓ Main Control Board (SUB880), ✓ Main Display Driver Board (SUB881), ✓ Main Display Board (SUB882), ✓ Battery Charger Current Limiting Board (SUB945) ✓...

  • Page 12: System Modules

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 circuits. Both the front display boards and the driver boards are connected via two sets of IDC connectors. The Main Display Board (SUB882), is connected to the Main Display Driver Board (SUB881), while each of the other display boards connect to a Generic Display Driver Board (SUB891). Both the main control board SUB880 and the main display driver board SUB881 board are controlled by a microcontroller.

  • Page 13: Table 3 Modules And Features

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Table 3 Modules and Features Type Module Feature Description Zone Inputs Compatible with the approved actuating devices. Connects to the panel mounted MCP. It is capable of Built-in MCP immediately activating the OWS evacuation, the Input system controls and the fire brigade calls (if Alarm Signalling equipment is installed).
  • Page 14 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Type Module Feature Description PCB mounted buzzer: > 60dB at 1 metre. Buzzer Optional front plate mounted buzzer: >85dB at 1 metre. Main Display Configuration Connect to PC via the FT420 Configuration Serial Driver Board Socket Adapter Unit during system configuration (factory set).

  • Page 15: System Expansion Limitations

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 2.1.3 System Expansion Limitations The expansion limits listed below must not be exceeded. Only these additional boards can be added to the standard FT420 small enclosure: • 2 x display boards • 1 x expansion board (if necessary, another expansion board can be fitted on top of the first board).

  • Page 16: Display Driver Board Expansion Buses

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 The Main Control Board manages the bus operations. The system configuration data stored on the Main Control Board must match the type and address of each expansion board correctly. If any configuration data error is detected, the CIE will signal a system fault and force all the expansion boards into inactive condition.

  • Page 17: Main Control Board Sub880

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Main Control Board SUB880 The Main Control Board supports all the system controls and terminations. The field wiring for the common FT420 outputs/inputs and the first 4 zone circuits are terminated on SUB880, refer to the standard FT420 Block Wiring Diagram in Figure 39 page 76.

  • Page 18: Table 6 Main Control Board Connections

    100V RMS @ 5A. screw terminal Audio Line Input Connected to the audio amplifier output block if using OWS. Connect to Brooks audio amplifier Audio Amplifier Control Standby input. Removable The MCP is normally installed to the CIE screw Built-In MCP Input front plate.
  • Page 19 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Designator Type Usage Label Description / Max rating Zone 4 input connection Dry-contact output 30V @ 2A Common Alarm Relay Common Fault Relay Dry-contact output 30V @ 2A Removable screw terminal block Common Disabled Dry-contact output 30V @ 2A Relay Dry-contact output 30V @ 2A...

  • Page 20: Main Display Driver Board Sub881

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Main Display Driver Board SUB881 The FT420 Main Display comprises 2 subassemblies, • The Main Display Driver board SUB881 and • The Main Front Display board SUB882. The Main Front Display board SUB882 contains the LED indicators and momentary push-button switches.

  • Page 21: Table 8 Main Display Driver Board Connections

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Table 8 Main Display Driver Board Connections Designator Type Usage Label Description 27.6V @ 200mA. (None monitored). Optional External Buzzer Output Refer to connection diagram in Figure 22 on page 44. Optional CIE Door Not Used Switch Input Removable...

  • Page 22: Battery Charger Current Limiting Board Sub945

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Battery Charger Current Limiting Board SUB945 FR O M C .I.E . TO B A TTE R Y B A T O U TP U T TE R MIN A LS MAX CHARGING CURRENT BATTERY CONFIGURATION * <= 7AH - 500 mA * <= 7AH - Remove R5, R6...

  • Page 23: Optional 8 Zone Expansion Board Sub883

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Optional 8 Zone Expansion Board SUB883 The first 4 Zone Input circuits are included in the Main Control Board SUB880. If more Zone circuits are required, an 8 Zone Expansion Board SUB883 is added. Each Zone Expansion Board provides 8 x Zone Input circuits.

  • Page 24: Table 12 Zone Expansion Board Connections

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Table 12 Zone Expansion Board Connections Designator Type Usage Label Description @ 200mA. +24V Connected to the main DC power input Removable control board backup power Screw output TB2. terminal block Solid Earth connection shall Earth connection EARTH be provided.

  • Page 25: Optional Relay Expansion Board Sub885

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Optional Relay Expansion Board SUB885 The Relay Expansion board provides 8 Programmable Dry Contact Relay Outputs. Each relay output can be configured to activate from an alarm in a single zone or all zones. This configuration can be performed via the PC Configuration software.

  • Page 26: Table 14 Relay Expansion Board Connections

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Table 14 Relay Expansion Board Connections Designator Type Usage Label Description @ 300mA. +24V Removable DC power input Connected to the main control board screw backup power output. terminal Solid Earth connection shall be block Earth connection EARTH...

  • Page 27: Optional Supervised Output Expansion Board Sub886

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Optional Supervised Output Expansion Board SUB886 The Supervised Output Expansion Board provides 4 fully Programmable Supervised Outputs. Each output can be configured to be as a 24V Supervised Output (on board power) or a Supervised Speaker Circuit for OWS.

  • Page 28: Table 16 Supervised Output Expansion Board Connections

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Jumper Factory Designator Description Function Status Default Set Relay Output 3 to be supervised JP16, Select supervision of JP17 relay Output. Not used Set Output 4 to be 24V output JP10, Select 24V alarm output Set Output 4 to be 100V speaker JP11 or 100V speaker.

  • Page 29: Optional Ows Plug-In Module Sub887

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Notes: 1) Ensure correct jumper link settings according to Table 16 to suit applications. 2) If any of the supervised outputs generated open or short circuit fault, it will only be indicated by “System Fault” LED flashing 3 times i.e. expansion board fault. 3) If OWS is used and the supervised output board is used as speaker splitter, a fault in any circuit will not be displayed as a common fault on the OWS front display.

  • Page 30: Optional Expansion Display Boards

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Designator Type Usage Label Description Dual strobe as visual @ 2A, supervised, polarity reversible. EOL Dual strobe indications for resistance is normally 47K Ohms, and may vary control evacuation and alert based on the type of the strobes. conditions Main Control Board CON1...

  • Page 31: Ows Display Board Sub888

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 2.9.2 OWS Display Board SUB888 The main components on the OWS Front Display board comprises LED indicators, momentary switches, an electret MIC and two IDC sockets which connects to the Generic Display Driver board. The board layout is shown in Figure 10.

  • Page 32: Fuses

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 2.10 Fuses The system is protected with fuses detailed on Table 21. The fuse rating for MDH controls may be reduced to suit the application requirements. Table 21 Fuse Specifications Module Designator Specification Usage M205, 5A, fast blow or very fast blow Main Power Input M205, 5A, fast blow or very fast blow...

  • Page 33: Functions And Connection Diagrams

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTION DIAGRAMS CIE Front Control Display Panel An 8-Zone FT420 CIE with OWS is shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13. The details of the front display labels are shown in Figure 11. When a FT420 with only 4 Zones and OWS is required, the OWS display must be moved to the left hand side instead of the location shown in Figure 11.

  • Page 34: Typical Ft420 Cie

    FT420 – Iss 2.4 Typical FT420 CIE The Firetracker FT420 CIE provides system status via individual LED indicators and controls. Each control button is a momentary push-button switch. The LED indicators and momentary switches are grouped based on their functionality as shown in Figure 11. The Main Front Display Board which includes the first four zones, is located on the top section as shown in Figure 12.

  • Page 35: Cie Indications

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 CIE Indications If not defined below, the default state of the LED indicators are OFF with the exception of the “Mains On” LED with the buzzer SILENT. 3.3.1 LED Indicating Patterns The FT420 CIE LED indicators use the following signal patterns to alert different system condition i.e. some LEDs may indicate different status depending on the flash rate.

  • Page 36: Buzzer Indicating Patterns

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Location LED Indicator LED Pattern Description Flash 1 A leakage between the 0V and the earth is detected. Earth Fault Flash 2 A leakage between the +24V and the earth is detected. Flash 1 An open circuit fault is detected in the external strobe wiring.

  • Page 37: Signalling Patterns

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Audio Type Active conditions Description Indication Alarm Test Or Voice Alarm input detected Repeat in zone alarm test. Only once in walk test mode. Walk Test Message during walk test 3.4.2 Signalling patterns Table 26 below lists the FT420 signalling patterns under different operational conditions. All the common indications are shown in Figure 11, page 33.
  • Page 38 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Buzzer Audio Type CIE Conditions LED Name LED Pattern Colour Pattern Broadcasting Control manual control OWS or Sounders are Silence Alarm silenced by the manual Yellow Steady ON Devices control All the LEDs CIE is in quiescent except the conditions press and hold Common Fault...

  • Page 39: Line Monitoring

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Line Monitoring The FT420 CIE continuously monitors each of the zone inputs, supervised outputs and panel mounted MCP input. Should an open or short-circuit (if zone short circuit alarm is not enabled) be detected in any of the field wiring, the CIE fault condition will be activated.

  • Page 40: Zone Inputs

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Zone Inputs 3.6.1 Zone Input Specifications Table 28 Zone Input Circuit Specifications Item Description Number of zones per CIE 4 - 20 zones 0 – 40, including MCPs Maximum number of detectors per zone 0 –...

  • Page 41: Control Outputs

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Control Outputs 3.7.1 Control Output Specifications The CIE control outputs are listed in Table 30. Table 30 Control Output Specifications Current Module Item Type Voltage Fuse Rating Dry-contact, MDH Output M205, 5A, fast blow Poly resettable, ACF Output 24V output...

  • Page 42: Alarm Devices - Supervised Output

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.7.3 Alarm Devices – Supervised Output The Alarm Devices Output can be used in different applications depending on how it is configured. It can be configured as: • A supervised speaker line output if OWS zoning is required or •...

  • Page 43: Supervised 24Vdc Outputs

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.7.3.2 Supervised 24V Outputs If the optional OWS is not used, the warning output may be utilised as a supervised 24V outputs to drive sounders, external relays, or to drive strobes as shown in the connection diagram in Figure 17 Check the jumper link settings respectively.

  • Page 44: Mdh Outputs

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.7.6 MDH outputs The connection for an MDH output is shown in Figure 20. MDH OUT MDH IN Figure 20 Typical MDH Output Circuit Separate power supply is recommended to provide 24V supply to the magnetic door holders. If the power supply requirement is calculated correctly, FT420 power supply can be used to provide power to the door holders and must be connected as shown in Figure 20.

  • Page 45: Optional Ft420 Ows

    Speaker output can be split to multiple speaker circuits using SUB886. Each circuit is individually supervised for short and open-circuit faults. Alertcom: The FT420 CIE can be used to provide multiple tones activated via multiple inputs similar to Brooks Alertcom system. The features of the FT420 as an Alertcom system are: •...

  • Page 46: Audio Amplifiers

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.9.1 Audio Amplifiers Three different Audio Amplifiers are available to fit within the FT420 system: 1 SUB865 60 Watt audio amplifier 2 SUB866 120 Watt audio amplifier 3 SUB867 250 Watt audio amplifier Large amplifiers e.g. 120W or 250W require separate power supply and larger cabinets. 3.9.2 60/120 Watt Amplifier Module Features: ➢...

  • Page 47: 250 Watt Amplifier Module

    5.3A Note: The amplifier standby input is used by Brooks OWS controller to keep quiescent current to a minimum. If the Brooks OWS standby feature is not used, then the higher current must be used in quiescent power calculations. 3.9.3 250 Watt Amplifier Module ➢...

  • Page 48: Ows Volume Adjustment

    OUTPUT transformer. Note: If Brooks OWS standby feature is not used then the higher current must be used in quiescent power calculations. 3.9.4 OWS volume adjustment All volume adjustments are made on the Audio Amplifier Module via the trimpot VR1 only. This volume adjustment is given a reference designator, VR1 and named “VOLUME”...

  • Page 49: Auxiliary Audio Inputs

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.9.5 Auxiliary Audio Inputs The CIE OWS provides an Auxiliary Audio Input and a Supervised Auxiliary Enable Input. The Auxiliary Audio input can be connected to the background music or a remote desktop microphone. When the CIE is in quiescent conditions and the auxiliary enable input is activated, the auxiliary audio is activated and remote PA announcement or background music will be broadcasted across the speakers.

  • Page 50: Gaseous Extinguishing Control Module

    • Dual Strobe Module The Gas Control Module combined with other Brooks system components have been designed to provide monitoring and control functions of a complete gaseous extinguishing system that meets the requirements of clause 7.1 to 7.16 of the Australian Standard AS4214-2002 (including amendment 1).

  • Page 51: Display Board & Decal

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.10.2 DISPLAY Board & Decal The gaseous extinguishing front display is shown in Figure 28. All LED indicators on the front display are covered by a polycarbonate decal clearly labelled with their functions. In normal condition, all LED indicators will be extinguished. The gaseous extinguishing system status indicating LEDs and flash patterns are described in Table 33 page 51.

  • Page 52: Cie Interface Board Sub943

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.10.4 CIE Interface Board SUB943 The CIE interface board provides the interface between FT420 and the gas control board. The interface board (with gas control board on top) is mounted at a suitable location inside FT420 cabinet. It provides terminations for internal connection between the Gas Extinguishing Control System and FT420.

  • Page 53: As1668 Fan Control Module

    FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.11 AS1668 Fan Control Module The Brooks AS1668 Fan Control Module is totally independent design and hardwired to the CIE, it has been designed to meet the requirements of AS1668:1998. The module is a dual fan controller for controlling fire fans and can be incorporated in any conventional CIE.

  • Page 54: Power Supply Management

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.12 Power Supply Management 3.12.1 Maximum Current Capacity The CIE maximum current capacity is 5A. This includes the total current supplied to the main control board, battery charger, main display board, expansion control boards and the expansion display boards.

  • Page 55: Power Supply Calculations

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 The CIE carries out an automatic battery load test every 72 hours for 60 minutes. During the automatic battery test, the AC/DC power supply is disconnected and the CIE runs on batteries only. Should any power supply related faults or an alarm conditions be detected, the automatic battery test will terminate immediately and the CIE power supply fault indications would be signalled.

  • Page 56: Table 37 Current Consumption Of Typical Cie Configurations

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Table 37 Current Consumption of Typical CIE Configurations Expansion Recom. Expansion Board Quantity Required Display Qty Battery Back up (mA) (mA) Capacity Superv. Dry Contact (AH) Zone Zone (AH) Output Relay Basic 4 Zone 2.85 Basic 12 Zone 307.2...
  • Page 57 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 As per AS1670.1 Section 3.16.4, the battery capacity requirement shall be determined as follows: C20 = 1.25 [(IQ x TQ) + FC (IA x TA)] Where C20 = Battery Capacity in AH at 20h discharge rate at 15C - 30C 1.25 = Compensation factor for expected battery deterioration IQ = Total system quiescent current in Ampere TQ = Quiescent standby power source time, normally 24 hours for externally monitored...

  • Page 58: Cable Types And Calculations

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 3.13 Cable Types and Calculations 3.13.1 General Requirements The CIE cable type and cable installations shall follow the application related current standards and regulations stipulated in AS/NZ 3000, AS/ACIF S-009 and AS1670. 3.13.2 Real Cable Resistance The CIE cable length is mainly determined by the cable cumulated resistance.

  • Page 59: Requirements And Reference Cable Types

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 While - the maximum cable length, - the lowest power supply voltage. LOWEST - the minimum working voltage of the output device, WORKING - the maximum current, - the real resistance per metre. For power outputs, the lowest voltage of the CIE power supply is fixed at 22V. For the MDH output, the lowest power supply voltage is determined by the MDH specifications.

  • Page 60: Configuration

    To upgrade an existing FT420 CIE to V2.3.2 PC configuration software, please request the latest microprocessor chips from Brooks manufacturing with the same version number V2.3.3. WARNING: The system configurations are crucial for the normal CIE operation. Great care should be taken to ensure that the CIE is being configured correctly.

  • Page 61: Installing Configuration Tool

    8. This will automatically install the software on the PC. 9. To launch the software, go to START>Brooks FT420> FT420 Configuration Tool -- V2.3.2 B) New Installation of config. software V2.3.2 To install V2.3.2 from either a CD or memory stick: 1.

  • Page 62: Configuration Setup

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Downloading an SSD file to FT420 Once selected options and setup have been made to the SSD file, download the new configuration settings to the FT420 CIE as described in section 4.2.4. NOTE: For the new SSD settings to take effect on the FT420, reboot the FT420 by disconnecting the battery and switching off the mains power.

  • Page 63: Ft420 System Options

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 FT420 System Options System options window describes 7 system configuration tabs to cover any possible application for FT420 as shown in Figure 33. Refer to section 2.1.3 page 15 for expansion board limitations and implementations.

  • Page 64: Supervised Outputs Expansion

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 4.3.3 Supervised Outputs Expansion Supervised outputs expansion option is achieved by the addition of one or more of the 4 supervised output Expansion boards SUB886, refer to section 2.7, page 27 for more details. Selecting this option provides the ability to configure the supervised outputs to activate on alarm condition.

  • Page 65: Alertcom

    Each tone / message was designed to elicit a specific response. The Alertcom utilises FT420 OWS in conjunction with Brooks range of audio amplifiers. These tones can be applied to a wide variety of situations, from emergency warning and evacuation to simple meal break indications.

  • Page 66: Gaseous Control

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Table 42 Configurable Alertcom Tones Tone No. Tone Type Tone Frequency 500Hz to 1200Hz for 3.75S, 250mS off. Sweeping Tone (Evacuation Signal) Intermittent Tone 420Hz 625mS on, 625mS off.(Alert Signal) Alternating Tone 420Hz 500mS and 870Hz 500mS Continuous Tone 420Hz User defined...

  • Page 67: Alarm Verification Facility (Avf)

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Figure 37 Zone Configuration Options 4.4.1 Alarm Verification Facility (AVF) • AVF Enabled An alarm condition will not immediately signal an alarm state on the initial detector activation. The zone with AVF enabled will reset the detector in that zone for the first 16-20 seconds (reset cycle).

  • Page 68: Alarm Post Delay Facility Option

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 4.4.2 Alarm Post Delay Facility Option The feature is normally used in the Fire Fan Control applications where a duct detector is fitted in the supply air duct. If the Alarm Post Delay feature was enabled for a zone (i.e. check box under that column has a tick), and if a smoke detector in that zone was in alarm, the zone will latch the alarm condition.

  • Page 69: Installation And Commissioning

    Installation The Brooks FT420 system is factory pre-wired and fully tested before delivery to the site of installation. After delivery to site, the system should be carefully checked for any possible mechanical damage before commencing installation.

  • Page 70: Visual Inspection And Field Wiring Termination

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Figure 38 Power Supply Trimpot Location 5.1.2 Visual Inspection and Field Wiring Termination Note: Prior to any field wiring connection, check the panel operation and ensure the correct operation before terminating any field wiring. Only the “Mains On” green LED should be ON. All cable terminations should be visually inspected and incorrect wiring should be rectified before commencing testing.

  • Page 71: Appendices

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 APPENDICES Appendix A Pre-Commissioning Record Table 43 Pre-commissioning Resistance Measurement Record Expected Resistance Module Feature Multimeter Probe + Multimeter Probe - Result Range (Ohm) TB1 – 5, POWER+ TB1 – 6, POWER- Main Power input 10K - 54K TB1 –...
  • Page 72 Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Expected Resistance Module Feature Multimeter Probe + Multimeter Probe - Result Range (Ohm) TB2 – 7, ZONE4 + TB2 – 8, ZONE4 - 2.5K – 5K Optional Zone Input 4 TB3 – 1, ZONE5 + TB3 –...

  • Page 73: Table 44 Pre-Commissioning Battery Voltage Measurement Record

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Expected Resistance Module Feature Multimeter Probe + Multimeter Probe - Result Range (Ohm) Speaker: 40K – 54K TB2 – 3, O+ TB2 – 4, O- Optional Supervised 24V output: > 14 output 2 TB2 – 4, O- TB2 –...

  • Page 74: Appendix B Equipment Record

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Appendix B Equipment Record Table 46 CIE General Record Description Record CIE Model No. CIE Serial No. CIE Date Of Manufacturing Main Control Serial No. Board Firmware version SUB880 Main Display Serial No. Driver Board Firmware version SUB881 Table 47 CIE Expansion Board Record...

  • Page 75: Table 48 Cie Maintenance Record

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Table 48 CIE Maintenance Record Technician Description Signature & Date Name...

  • Page 76: Ft420 Block Wiring Diagram

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 FT420 Block Wiring Diagram Figure 39 FT420 with All Options...

  • Page 77: Figure 40 Ft420 With Gas Kit Interface

    Technical Manual FT420 – Iss 2.4 Figure 40 FT420 with Gas Kit Interface...
  • Page 78 NSW - Head Office P.O. Box 7050 Silverwater NSW 1811 4 Pike Street Rydalmere NSW 2116 Ph: 02 9684 1466 Website: www.Brooks.com.au 1/3 Molan Street, Ringwood, VIC 3134 Ph: 03 9879 5294 P.O. Box 101 Woodville SA 5011 729A Port Road, Woodville, SA 5011 Ph: 08 8347 0000 P.O.

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