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Model Number CPR Number Haes AlarmSense 2-4 zone AlarmSense panel ALS-2/4 0832-CPR-F0573 European Standard EN54-2 : 1997 + A1 : 2006 Control and indicating equipment for fi re detection and fi re alarm systems for buildings. Provided Options (with requirements): Output to fi...
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE THE NEED FOR MAINTENANCE DUTIES OF THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & TESTING SCHEDULE OF TESTING LOG BOOK FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEER VISIT LOG BOOK AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
ABOUT THIS PANEL PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Haes AlarmSense is a 2 or 4 zone AlarmSense protocol control panel with integral power supply & The Haes AlarmSense is a 2 or 4 zone AlarmSense protocol control panel with integral power supply &...
ABOUT THIS PANEL CIRCUIT BOARDS AlarmSense panels comprise of two circuit boards TPCA06-A2/A4 - 2 or 4 zone Master PCB 28V 0V FIRE FAULT SNDR1 SNDR2 ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4 + - + - C NC NO C NC NO...
3K3 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor. 18mA each per circuit. Ensure 0.9A is not exceeded. Zone 1 - 4 AlarmSense fi re alarm zone circuits. Monitoring current limit 50mA, fused 3K3 Ohm 5% 0.25W EOL resistor. @ 200mA. Typical max load 20 alarm devices @ 18mA each per circuit.
Battery high impedance fault (Batt Hi Z) Resistance > 1 Ohm 1 hour reporting time Max current drawn from batteries 1.5 Amps with main power source disconnected. Battery fuse 3A LBC 20mm. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
For areas where people are sleeping, sounder devices should produce a minimum 75dB(A) at the bed-head with all doors shut. In buildings providing sleeping accomodation for a signifi cant number of people, all bedrooms should have both audible and visual alarms. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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All system wiring should be installed to meet BS5839 Pt 1 : 2002 and BS7671 (Wiring Regulations). Other national standards of installation should be used where applicable. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
This equipment is not guaranteed unless the complete system is installed and commissioned in accordance with the laid down national standards by an approved and competent person or organisation. This product has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all applicable EU Council Directives AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
Knockouts should be removed with a sharp tap at the rim of the knockout using a fl at 6mm broad bladed screwdriver. Use of excessive force will damage the enclosure around the knockout. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
Suffi cient earth lead should be left to allow Live and Neutral connections to be accidentally pulled from the terminal block while leaving the earth connection intact. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
When the panel is re-charging a low battery, it should be possible to see the voltage across the batteries increase gradually. If this is not occurring, the batteries or the panel may be faulty. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0...
The AlarmSense relay can be used to monitor conventional alarm sounders and has a DIL switch to enable selection of the relay operation for the non priority or priority mode.
Any disablements or test mode settings will now clear and all ENTER engineering option parameters will revert back to factory settings. Disable Test Mute Test Mode Mode Buzzer Lamps The panel will bleep to acknowledge the reset. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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Changing the keypad code to 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 will disable the use of a keypad to enable controls. Fire LED 2 future option (not in use) AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0...
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Level 3 access mode. Enter the next programming code or disable the controls and return DIL switch 3 to ‘OFF’. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0...
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SETUP & PROGRAMMING AlarmSense programming options There are three AlarmSense panel settings available. Enter the above code and press the ENTER button. The three programmable options are represented by the fi re zone LEDs 1 - 3. RESOUND SILENCE RESET Use button 1 to move to the option required as per the table below.
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Test Mode Mode Buzzer Lamps The fi re zone 1 LED will now pulse to indicate the editing of attribute 1 (fi re latching) for the selected zone. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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Mode Mode Buzzer Lamps When fi nished all the zone function programming, enter the next programming code or disable the controls and return DIL switch 3 to ‘OFF’. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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Level 3 access mode. Enter the next programming code or disable the controls and return DIL switch 3 to ‘OFF’. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0...
A fi re (470Ω) signal to the panel will Not operate sounders connected to the interface zone. 3K3Ω 470Ω ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4 C NC NO C NC + - + - FIRE FAULT Example connection (optional) PANEL 1 PANEL 2 AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
After activation by code entry, controls will automatically deactivate again after 2 minutes and the panel will return to standby mode. The test lamps and mute buzzer functions are operational without the need to activate controls. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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This button is used to confi rm code entries. It can also be used for fault diagnosis (see FAULT ENTER: DIAGNOSIS section). Some buttons have other functions within the engineering facilities. These functions are described in the relevant sections. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
With the controls active, pressing the Disable Mode button briefl y will reveal which circuits are disabled (as opposed to in test mode). This is useful if using Disable Mode and Test Mode at the same time. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0...
With the controls active, pressing the Test Mode button briefl y will reveal which circuits are in test mode (as opposed to disabled). This is useful if using Disable Mode and Test Mode at the same time. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0...
Zone 1 - 4 Fault/ Zone # disabled or Disabled/Test LED in test mode (steady) Power Supply Mains failure Battery failure or Voltage fault Main PCB Fault LED (pulsing) high impedance AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
The result of the weekly test and the identity or location of the manual call point used should be recorded in the system log book. AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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Details of the service visit must be recorded in the log book EVERY FOUR YEARS Renew the sealed lead acid batteries and record the fact in the log book AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
This Section To Be Used To Record ALL Weekly Tests Of The Fire Alarm System DDATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION (IF ANY) TESTER TIME OF TEST AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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This Section To Be Used To Record ALL Weekly Tests Of The Fire Alarm System DDATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION (IF ANY) TESTER TIME OF TEST AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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This Section To Be Used To Record ALL Weekly Tests Of The Fire Alarm System DDATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION (IF ANY) TESTER TIME OF TEST AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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This Section To Be Used To Record ALL Weekly Tests Of The Fire Alarm System DDATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION (IF ANY) TESTER TIME OF TEST AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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This Section To Be Used To Record ALL Weekly Tests Of The Fire Alarm System DDATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION (IF ANY) TESTER TIME OF TEST AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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This Section To Be Used To Record ALL Weekly Tests Of The Fire Alarm System DDATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION (IF ANY) TESTER TIME OF TEST AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEERS VISITS Fault/Reason For Action Taken Date Work Completed Engineer’s Details Call-Out AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEERS VISITS Fault/Reason For Action Taken Date Work Completed Engineer’s Details Call-Out AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEERS VISITS Fault/Reason For Action Taken Date Work Completed Engineer’s Details Call-Out AlarmSense Installation, Commissioning & Operating Manual Approved Document UI-ALS-01 Issue 2.0 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com USER INSTRUCTIONS If an alarm condition is present YOU MUST FOLLOW YOUR NORMAL FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES. A responsible person should then:- 1. 1. Check the control panel to see which area or zone has caused the system to go into alarm. This Check the control panel to see which area or zone has caused the system to go into alarm.