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SITE MANUAL
Issue 5
ALARM 2000
Residential Fire System
MA260
November 2017

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  • Page 1 SITE MANUAL Issue 5 ALARM 2000 Residential Fire System MA260 November 2017...
  • Page 2 Description Written By revision Anis 6/6/2006 Last updated issue V2.2 Chris Orr Shenouda Update document to the new Brooks format Anis 6/8/2012 V2.3 and update software for SUB760 to V2.3 Shenouda Minor mods in PSU supervision and main Anis 16/2/2016 V2.3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1.3 Photoelectric model ......................7 3.1.4 Ionisation Model ......................8 3.1.5 Heat Model ........................8 3.1.6 Visalert ..........................9 RESIDENTIAL FIRE INDICATOR PANEL - ALARM 2000 ........... 11 3.2.1 General ......................... 11 3.2.2 Options: ........................11 3.2.3 Power Supply: ......................11 3.2.3.1...
  • Page 4 5.5.3.7 Gas Shutdown Module Testing: ............... 39 5.5.3.8 Power Supply Supervision Module: ..............39 INSTALLER’S STATEMENT ....................41 COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT - Alarm 2000 ............... 46 Operator’s GUIDE ........................ 51 INDICATORS ......................... 51 CONTROL SWITCHES....................52 Spare Parts ........................... 53 COMPATIBLE DEVICES ....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    In keeping with the philosophy of innovation, flexibility, reliability and quality, Brooks Australia now offers a new residential fire safety system, the “ALARM 2000”. The Alarm 2000 is specifically designed for small residential occupancies requiring a Smoke Alarm...

  • Page 6: System Overview

    Supports specific warning devices for the Hearing-Impaired. These provide both visual and tactile responses and can be configured to operate from the common alarm output from the Alarm 2000 panel or as an individual output from a specific Smoke / Heat Alarm.

  • Page 7: System Components

    Smoke Alarms for those areas where Smoke Alarms would not be suitable. Where Heat Alarms are used they MUST be interconnected to the Smoke Alarms installed 3.1.2 Technology Available Brooks Australia offers a full range of detection technologies. Ionisation Smoke detection Photoelectric Smoke detection Heat detection 3.1.3 Photoelectric model...

  • Page 8: Ionisation Model

    Prone to false alarms due to fumes from cooking or gas/oil heaters  Not sensitive to dark smoke from a slow smouldering fire. Brooks models: EIB160e, EIP146RC and discontinued EIPFSITL. 3.1.5 Heat Model Heat Alarms require the least maintenance of any Alarm. There are locations where the installation of a Smoke Alarm is not recommended, eg kitchens, laundries etc.

  • Page 9: Visalert

    Brooks Models: EIB164e, EIB144RC and discontinued EIPFSTTL. 3.1.6 Visalert Visalert is a visual warning device which can be interconnected with Brooks mains powered Alarms e.g. EIB160e series, EIB140RC series and TL series (discontinued). Visalert has a lead acid re-chargeable battery backup, a feature Brooks considers essential.
  • Page 10 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 The Visalert and EIB160e series Alarms can be simply connected as shown Figure 5 in below. Figure 5 Visalert and EIB160e series Alarms connected to Alarm 2000...

  • Page 11: Residential Fire Indicator Panel - Alarm 2000

    The basic RFIP comprises a Smoke / Heat Alarm module, power supply and standby batteries. It was designed to interface with the Brooks EIB160e / EIB140RC Series mains power Smoke/Heat Alarms and provides not only the control functions for the Smoke / Heat Alarms, but also interface to other optional modules.

  • Page 12: Field Wiring

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 3.2.4 Field Wiring: All field wiring enters the RFIP via knock-outs on either the top or rear of the enclosure. Termination is via compression terminals located on the ‘termination’ board specific to the module options fitted.

  • Page 13: Residential Fire Indicator Modules

    The Smoke Alarm Module (SAM) provides the basic building block for the RFIP and consists of the Main Control and Termination Board, Display Board, with the standard Alarm 2000 system being fitted with a 24V / 2.2 Amp switch mode power supply and stand-by supply of 2x7AH rechargeable sealed lead acid batteries.
  • Page 14 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Controls:  Alarm Locate - silences all Smoke / Heat Alarms except the Alarm(s) that have actuated. Used to locate the source of the fire or a faulty or contaminated Smoke / Heat Alarm. Automatically resets after approximately five (5) minutes.

  • Page 15: Sprinkler Module

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 3.3.2 Sprinkler Module: MONITORED VALVE SPRINKLER TAMPER ACTIVATED OUTPUT FAULT OUTPUT FAULT INPUT FAULT INPUT FAULT OUTPUT DISABLE This module enables a residential sprinkler system to be connected to and monitored by the RFIP. The module provides an individual supervised input and output for both the flow switch and monitored valve tamper.
  • Page 16 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 DHHS in Victoria require the monitored valve input to activate the sprinkler output but the sprinkler input will not activate the monitored valve output. To achieve this requirement, a diode is fitted in the jumper and connects the common (middle) terminal to the “A” terminal of jumper link LK1 as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 17: Manual Override Module

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 3.3.3 Manual Override Module: MANUAL OVERRIDE The Manual Override Module is fitted where access and/or smoke doors within the residence are to be secured or held open via electronic locks which require automatic operation under fire alarm conditions but must also allow for manual operation to regulate entry and exit.

  • Page 18: Ancillary Control Module

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 3.3.4 Ancillary Control Module: ANCILLARY CONTROL EMERGENCY LIGHTING HEATING/COOLING PRESS & REL EASE T O ST ART T EST ING PRESS & REL EASE T O SHUT DO W N A/C PRESS & HO L D F O R 5 SEC T O T ERMINAT E T EST PRESS &...
  • Page 19 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Input:  Alarm signal from either the Smoke / Heat Alarms, the MCP or Sprinkler Module. The alarm input may be normally open contact that switches negative when closed. Outputs:  Air-conditioning / heating 1.

  • Page 20: Gas Shutdown Module

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 3.3.5 Gas Shutdown Module: GAS SHUTDOWN SYSTEM MAIN VALVE OPEN PRESSURE FAULT ISOLATE RESET TEST The Gas Shutdown System is composed of high quality, proven components to ensure safe, reliable protection of a gas pipe-work system that does not have existing safety shut off equipment.
  • Page 21 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 On restoration of the power to the valve assembly, if the pressure switch detects that the downstream pressure is acceptable, i.e. there have been no leaks, the main gas valve is opened and no manual reset is necessary. The main valve open indicator illuminates.
  • Page 22 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Standard Valve Assembly Voltage: 24Volts DC / 36 Watts Size: 25mm Components: Main Gas Solenoid valve Bypass Gas Solenoid Valve Bypass Gas Flow Rate Adjuster Gas Pressure Switch Flexible Coupling 600mm Stainless Steel Corrugated Tube 11/4” O.D. x 1” I.D.

  • Page 23: Power Supply Supervision Module

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 3.3.6 Power Supply Supervision Module: General The power supply supervision module has been designed to meet the requirements of AS4428.5. The module provides additional power supply supervision not available in the AS1603.4 CIE. The module constantly monitors the power supply status and upon detection of a fault condition will within one hour signal a power supply fault.

  • Page 24: Rd Party Alarm Signaling Equipment

    3.3.7 3 Party Alarm Signaling Equipment There are various ASEs available in the market that can be connected to Alarm 2000 e.g. Romteck, CodeRed, Tyco etc. Please refer to their manuals and wiring diagrams as to whether they require a 24V output from Alarm 2000 or just a dry contact.

  • Page 25: System Design

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 SYSTEM DESIGN GENERAL The Smoke / Heat Alarms should be installed in compliance with the requirements of Building Code of Australia and for guidance Australian Standard AS1670.6, AS1670 part 1 and this manual. Wiring should be installed to AS3000.

  • Page 26: Multi Story Dwelling

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 If the residence is very large and/or the corridor or hallway is more than say 15 metres long, one Smoke Alarm will not be sufficient. No matter where it is located it will be more than 7.5 metres from potential fires and there is the likelihood that the warning will not be...

  • Page 27: Positioning Your Smoke / Heat Alarms

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Minimum Protection Smoke Alarms located on: On each storey Within 3 metre (10 ft) of all bedroom doors Every 7.5 metres (25 ft) or hallways and rooms Maximum Protection Smoke Alarms located as above plus:...

  • Page 28: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5  Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room (for example attic hatches, uninsulated exterior walls etc.), Temperature differences might stop smoke from reaching the unit.  Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents, windows, wall vents etc.

  • Page 29: Control Panel

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5  Smoke / Heat Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning. They are particularly ineffective with fires caused by escaping gas, violent explosions, poor storage of flammable rags and/or liquids, (for example petrol, paint, spirits etc.) overloaded electrical circuits, arson, children playing with...

  • Page 30: Installation

    The standard mounting plate supplied with EIB160e series can only be used in 3 wire systems. When EIB160e Smoke or Heat Alarms are intended to be used in Alarm 2000 application where the isolate feature is required, the standard mounting plates must be...

  • Page 31: Wiring

    L: Live - connects to the Active incoming wire from Alarm 2000 A. N: Neutral - connects to the Neutral incoming wire from Alarm 2000 N2. B: Battery -Ve - connects to the battery -Ve incoming wire from Alarm 2000 N1. IC: Interconnect - connects to IC between Smoke / Heat Alarms.
  • Page 32 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Note: battery negative incoming wire must be fitted with the black wire connected to “B” terminal as shown in Figure 10. EIB160e Series and EIB140RC Series Smoke / Heat Alarm heads, slides onto this EIBPLATE and locks into place with a click sound heard.

  • Page 33: Additional Precautions For Interconnected Alarms

    Figure 11 Smoke / Heat Alarm Wiring to SUB700 5.2.3 Additional Precautions for Interconnected Alarms: 1. Only interconnect Brooks Smoke or Heat Alarms to the models nominated as compatible for interconnection and do not exceed the maximum number for alarm interconnection.

  • Page 34: Residential Fire Indicator Panel

    Termination Board which supply mains power to the Smoke / Heat Alarms. Drawing no. F563 shows the block wiring diagram of the basic Alarm 2000 system. Field Wiring Terminate all field cabling provided on the Main Control Board and on the Termination Boards of the optional modules as per drawing no.

  • Page 35: Placing Into Operation

    Alarm 2000 Iss 5 PLACING INTO OPERATION: Before commencing to test your Alarm 2000 system, it is important to ensure that the equipment interfaced to the system e.g. Sprinkler system, Gas Supply or Air-conditioning, has been isolated using the suitable isolate facility either in the panel or on the equipment itself.

  • Page 36: Functional Testing

    Alarm 2000 Iss 5 FUNCTIONAL TESTING This section describes the system testing procedures to ensure that the Alarm 2000 is fully functional. The testing depends on the configuration of the system i.e. the optional modules added to the basic system.

  • Page 37: Fault Test

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 2. Simulate activation of the Manual Call Point (if fitted)  The “MCP Alarm Activated” LED flashes  Monitored 24V alarm output is switched on (Bell ringing if fitted)  Any other facility connected to the alarm bus will activate 3.

  • Page 38: Manual Override Module Testing

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Note: Due to routine and emergency maintenance of the Monitored Valve, the 24VDC output is required to be disabled for a period of time to avoid activating the Monitored Valve alarm bell. The Monitored Valve disable switch if pressed, it will disable the output for either 3 or 4 hours depending on the position of link LK2 as shown in the Sprinkler Module data sheet.

  • Page 39: Gas Shutdown Module Testing

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5  To re-activate the mains power to the emergency lights and terminate the test, press & hold the emergency lighting AUTO/TEST button until the amber LED extinguishes (approximately 5 seconds). 3. Press and release the Heating / Cooling AUTO/OFF button: ...
  • Page 40 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5  Charger low 26.5V  Battery low 23.8V  Battery fail 21.0V...

  • Page 41: Installer's Statement

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 INSTALLER’S STATEMENT SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM – Alarm 2000 1. Name of premises: …………………………………………………………………. 2. Site reference (if applicable) ………………………………………………………. 3. Address: ……………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. 4. I/We have installed in the premises above: New system.
  • Page 42 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 7. Location and type of smoke/heat alarms Location Type Model ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… ……………………..
  • Page 43 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 8. Location and type of ancillary equipment Location Type Model ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… …………………….. ………………………………. ………………… ……………………..
  • Page 44 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 9. System conditions remotely monitored Smoke / Heat Alarm activation Sprinkler activation Monitored valve tamper System fault System ‘OFF’ Control panel enclosure tamper Power supply fault Power supply fail Emergency lighting activation Heating/cooling shutdown activation Other (see attachment) 10.
  • Page 45 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 17. Primary power source Dedicated circuit 18. Is the appropriate circuit breaker marked ‘FIRE ALARM SYSTEM’? …………………………………………………... 19. Power supply capacity ………………………………… 20. Standby batteries - type and capacity 21. Is the power supply and battery capacity the correct size to meet the system standby and alarm time requirements? 22.

  • Page 46: Commissioning Test Report - Alarm 2000

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 COMMISSIONING TEST REPORT - Alarm 2000 Installed at Name of premises: ……………………………………………………………… Site reference (if applicable) …………………………………………………… Address: …………………………………………………………………………... The system being commissioned is: New system. Alteration to an existing system. Modification to an existing system Date of Commissioning tests: …………………………………...
  • Page 47 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Tick the relevant boxes INSTRUCTIONS 1. Is this report a supplementary to a previous commissioning report? Not applicable 2. Is the following documentation available? (a) Operators manual Not applicable (b) Installer’s statement Not applicable (c) ‘As installed’...
  • Page 48 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 8. Check that all cable terminations within the control panel are suitably grouped, tidy and secured as appropriate, and that all protective shrouds are in place. Not Applicable 9. Check that both the primary and secondary power sources are of a suitable type and capacity to meet the systems maximum load requirements, and are capable of meeting the nominated standby and alarm times.
  • Page 49 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 OPTIONS Where additional modules have been added to the system the following additional tests shall be carried out, as required. Power supply monitoring Note: The operating parameters and threshold voltages are factory pre-set, the following test is to confirm functionality.
  • Page 50 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Gas Shutdown 25. Check that the main valve operates correctly under the specified alarm conditions. Not Applicable 26. Check that the main valve cannot be reset with the downstream piping depressurised. Not Applicable 27. Confirm the reset hold time nominated in the installer’s statement Not Applicable 28.

  • Page 51: Operator's Guide

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Operator’s GUIDE INDICATORS Module Name Colour Function Sounder Mains On Green Illuminates to indicate mains power is on Illuminates if: Charger high or Low Batteries is less than50% capacity Power Supply Fault Yellow Auto battery test fail (latching)

  • Page 52: Control Switches

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 CONTROL SWITCHES Module Type Name Function OFF - System is switched off, Charger is on and System fail output is activated 3 Pos. Key AUTO - System on and normal, automatic alarm Off/Auto/Fire Switch...

  • Page 53: Spare Parts

    12V / 12AH Sealed Lead Acid Battery BBAT12V12 Switch Mode Power Supply 28V / 60W BAPS28V60W Mains Isolate Switch SW160,SW161 & SW162 Decal Label Alarm 2000 Main Board LA775 Decal Label Alarm 2000 Sprinkler LA780 Decal Label Alarm 2000 Manual Override LA785...

  • Page 54: Compatible Devices

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 10 COMPATIBLE DEVICES Smoke/Heat Alarms  EIB166e Mains powered Photoelectric Smoke Alarm c/w integral rechargeable lithium battery backup.  EIB161e Mains powered Ionisation Smoke Alarm c/w integral rechargeable lithium battery backup.  EIB164e Mains powered Heat Alarm c/w integral rechargeable lithium battery backup.

  • Page 55: Guarantee

    If the product has any defect due to faulty workmanship or material it is to be returned to one of the Brooks offices shown in this manual. Brooks will, at its sole discretion, repair or replaced the item free of charge.

  • Page 56: Appendices

    {(Total "Q" Current x "Q" Back up Time) + 2 x (Total "A" Current x "A" Back up Time)} x 1.25 "Q" : Quiescent "A" : Alarm An automated battery calculations spreadsheet is available from BROOKS. Please contact BROOKS Sales.

  • Page 57: Appendix B

    1. Main Control Module Data sheet 2. Sprinkler Module 3. Ancillary Control Module 4. Manual Override Module 5. Gas Shutdown Control Module 6. Power Supply Supervision Module 7. Basic System Block Wiring Diagram (with power supply supervision module) 8. Alarm 2000 Options Block Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 58 MAINS ON 24V IN TO KEY SWITCH DESCRIPTION : ALARM 2000 Main Control and Termination Board provides the necessary control, monitoring and termination of Mains Smoke / Heat Alarms and Manual Call Points. SPECIFICATIONS : Operational Voltage : 24V DC...
  • Page 59 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 SPRINKLER ALARM MONITORED VALVE TAMPER MONITORED VALVE I/P 24V EOL 3K3 24V EOL 3K3 N/O EOL 3K3 SPRINKLER ALARM MONITORED VALVE TAMPER DRY CONTACT DRY CONTACT FLOW SWITCH I/P N/O EOL 3K3 SPK/IN MV/IN...
  • Page 60 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 A/C HEATING / COOLING EMERGENCY LIGHTING DRY CONTACTS DRY CONTACTS COM NO FAST FAST HEATING/ COOLING EMERGENCY LIGHTING FROM PREVIOUS MODULE 6 7 8 TO NEXT MODULE DESCRIPTION : * The Ancillary Control Module provides 2 outputs to control the operation of Air-Conditioning system and Emergency Lighting via 2 external relays.
  • Page 61 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 DOOR 5 DOOR 3 DOOR 1 RELEASE RELEASE RELEASE DOOR 6 DOOR 4 DOOR 2 RELEASE RELEASE RELEASE FROM PREVIOUS MODULE TO NEXT MODULE DESCRIPTION : The Manual Override Module provides 24V dc output for 6 individual electric door locks. Upon the receipt of an alarm, 24V supply to electric door locks switch off and release the doors.
  • Page 62 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 GAS PRESSURE MAIN VALVE SUPPLY FAULT MAIN VALVE GAS PRESSURE SWITCH ISOLATED CLOSED ALARM INPUT BY-PASS VALVE ACTIVATED INPUT ACT'TD M V ISOL PRES FAULT M V CLOSED B/P V N/O N/C +24V FROM...
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  • Page 67: Ancillary Control Module

    Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 APPENDIX “C” 12.3 Older Revision of Ancillary Control Module 12.3.1 Ancillary Control Module: ANCILLARY CONTROL EMERGENCY LIGHTING HEATING/COOLING AUTO/TEST AUTO/OFF Provides controls for the automatic and manual operation of air-conditioning / heating plant and emergency lighting.
  • Page 68 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 Outputs:  Air-conditioning / heating 1. 24V to drive high current relay - rated 240volt AC 10Amps 2. set of Air-conditioning / heating voltage free contact  Emergency Lighting – 1. 24V to drive high current relay - rated 240volt AC 10 Amps 2.
  • Page 69 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 MONITORING OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING TO EMERGENCY TO POWER RELAY OF MONITORING OF LIGHTING COOLING/HEATING COOLING/HEATING FROM PREVIOUS AIR CON EMERGENCY MODULE HEATING LIGHT COOLING 24V DC 24V DC TO NEXT MODULE DESCRIPTION : The Ancillary Control Module provides 2 outputs to control the operation of Air-Conditioning /Heating system and Emergency Lighting via 2 external relays.
  • Page 70 Site Manual Alarm 2000 Iss 5 NSW - Head Office 4 Pike Street Rydalmere NSW 2116 Ph: 02 9684 1466 Fax: 02 9684 4146 Website: www.BROOKS.com.au 1/3 Molan Street, Ringwood, VIC 3134 Ph: 03 9879 5294 Fax: 03 9879 5249...

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