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Technical/Programming Manual
FT128
Rev 2.2
For Software V2.2.x
FT128 CIE
MA355
August 2015

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  • Page 1 Technical/Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 For Software V2.2.x FT128 CIE MA355 August 2015...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Table of Contents Introduction ..........................12 General introduction ........................ 12 Definitions / Explanations ......................12 Overview ..........................13 FT128 CIE ..........................13 Expansion Boards ........................13 Power Supply .......................... 13 Software (S/W) Versions ......................13 Documents..........................
  • Page 4 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 5.2.1 Controls & Indications ....................37 5.2.2 Zone Control Configuration ..................37 Generic Applications ....................... 38 5.3.1 Overview........................38 5.3.2 New mimic options ..................... 39 5.3.3 Configuration and programming ................. 39 Occupant Warning System (OWS) ..................41 5.4.1 Overview........................
  • Page 5 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Control Unit Input I0 ........................ 71 7.1.1 Not supervised ......................71 7.1.2 Supervised ......................... 72 Input 0-4 in Expansion Board 4583 ..................72 7.2.1 Not supervised ......................72 7.2.1 Supervised ......................... 72 3361 Unit Inputs In0 / Z & In1 ....................72 7.3.1 Input In0........................
  • Page 6 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 12.1.3 Interlocking Combination ..................95 12.2 Interlocking Indications ....................... 96 12.3 Information of Interlocking Combinations (H9) ..............97 12.3.1 Activated Interlocking outputs / inputs (H9/C1)............97 12.3.2 Activate / deactivate Interlocking Output (H9/C2) ............ 97 12.3.3 Reset interlocking output (H9/C3) ................
  • Page 7 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 14.17 Test Alarm Devices ......................118 14.18 Test of Routing Equipment ....................118 14.19 Calibration of Supervised Outputs ..................118 14.20 Service Signal ........................119 14.21 Fault Signal (Fault Condition) ................... 119 14.22 Alarm Texts ........................
  • Page 8 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 17.2.2 Software version ....................135 17.2.3 Show event log ....................135 17.2.4 Restart ......................... 136 17.2.5 Delete ........................136 17.2.6 Properties ......................136 17.2.7 Add Web-server ....................136 System Properties (Settings) ....................137 18.1 System Properties Dialog Box ..................
  • Page 9 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 19.3.10 User data ......................153 19.4 The Tools menu ....................... 154 19.5 The Help menu ........................ 156 Download SSD ........................157 20.1 COM loop menu ....................... 157 20.1.1 Check Loop ......................157 20.1.2 Auto generate SSD ....................
  • Page 10 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 8 SUB836 Adaptor Board ........................30 Figure 9 SUB835 external Terminal Board ....................... 30 Figure 10 Supply Air Fan Timing Sequence...................... 35 Figure 11 Smoke Exhaust Or Spill Fan Timing ....................35 Figure 12 AS1668 Fan Control Example ......................
  • Page 11 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 58 Access Summary of Loop Units with Current Consumption in EBLWin ..........170 Figure 59 FT128 Power Supply Block Diagram....................171 Figure 60 EBLWin Settings Dialog Box ......................175 Figure 61 FT128 General Arrangement ......................177 Figure 62 FT128 Standard Block Wiring Diagram ...................

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Introduction General introduction FT128 Technical / Programming Manual is a document with information of special interest for planning engineers as well as service / commissioning engineers. This document should be read in conjunction with FT128 Operation Manual, since most of the information in one of the documents is not found in the other document and vice versa.

  • Page 13: Overview

    Information found in one document is normally not to be found in another document, i.e. the documents complement each other. Product Leaflet for FT128 and other units are available as PDF documents on Brooks web site: http://www.brooks.com.au. Earlier software versions e.g. Win 128 V1.x.x supports only 128 addresses.

  • Page 14: Applications

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Applications FT128 is intended for small and medium size installations. The intelligent control unit offers the system designer and end user a technically sophisticated range of facilities and functions. Programming (via PC S/W EBLWin) and commissioning is very easy. PC software (S/W) The PC program EBLWin is used for programming and commissioning of FT128, i.e.

  • Page 15: Control & Indicating Equipment

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Control & Indicating Equipment Technical Data The specifications of FT128 Control Panel are shown in Table 1 below and the system limitations are shown in Table 2 on the next page. Table 1 Control Panel Specifications Technical Data Mains Voltage 230V...

  • Page 16: Table 2 Control Panel Limitation

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Table 2 Control Panel Limitation Item Fire alarms (presented in the FT128 display as ZONE and/or ZONE-ADDRESS) Number of zones Faults External faults Technical warnings Short Circuit Isolators Loop units Trigger conditions (in all the control expressions) Approx.

  • Page 17: Control Panel Overview

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Control Panel Overview Figure 1 FT128 Control & Indicating Equipment The FT128 Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE) shown in Figure 1 is housed in a metal cabinet powder coated oyster colour. The cabinet has an inner and outer door. The outer door is fitted with a 003 key to provide access level 1 and is made of tinted high impact plastic and allows easy viewing of all indicators and controls.
  • Page 18 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 In the display (LCD, 2x40 alphanumeric characters), the information displayed on the first row is dependent on how many alarm points / zones having activated fire alarm (and also convention). On the second row, the activated alarm point / zone will be shown with an alarm text, if programmed.

  • Page 19: Com Loop

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  AS1668 Fire Fan Control  Zone status indications and control  Gaseous Extinguishing System  NZ Fire Brigade mimic display  MDH power supply and control COM Loop FT128 has one COM loop (0), to which the loop units are connected. Connections to the COM loop are made via the external termination board on the equipment plate as shown in drawing no.

  • Page 20: Programmable Input (I0)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  Type (Control, Fire ventilation, Alarm device, etc.)  Output signal period (steady, intermittent, pulse, delay, etc.)  Logic, i.e. normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) contacts  Control expression (contains one or more trigger conditions). Note: The output R as default, is programmed as an output for Routing equipment (Fire brigade TX)

  • Page 21: Rs232 Interfaces

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 RS232 Interfaces Two interfaces can be used:  EBLWin (PC program). (9-Way female "D" connector, located on the Main Control Board 4556)  Web-server II 1598. (3-Way Molex connector) Connections as per drawing F734. 3.10 RS485 Transceiver (Optional) An IC socket is provided in FT128 Main Board 4556 where an optional RS485 transceiver...

  • Page 22: Expansion Boards 458X

    The expansion boards are mounted in an expansion board holder (Expansion boards mounting kit 4551 or Brooks brackets) inside FT128. A supplied cable assembly is used to connect the expansion board(s) to the main board (connector "J2" on the expansion board and "J13"...

  • Page 23: Zones Expansion Board 4580

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Table 4 Expansion boards address setting Board 4580, 4581 and 4583 4582 address X=Shunted, Blank = Open Address 4 - 7 on 4580, 4581 and 4583 are not currently used 8 Zones Expansion Board 4580 Up to four 4580 boards can be used, see Table 3 “Expansion Boards Allowed”, page 22.

  • Page 24: Ex Zone Line Input (Eol Resistor)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 4.1.1.2 Ex Zone Line Input (EOL Resistor) This mode must be used when the zone input is intended to be connected to intrinsically safe devices e.g. intrinsically safe detectors or manual call points via the Galvanic isolator MTL5061 (2820).

  • Page 25: Normal State

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 4.1.2.1 Normal State This is the normal Zone Line Input state, i.e. no alarm, no fault, etc. and the nominal voltage is 24 V . From this state any other state can be reached / activated. 4.1.2.2 High Current State The maximum current consumption limit...

  • Page 26: Inputs And Outputs Expansion Board 4583

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The terminals support a wire size up to 1.13 mm (1.2 mm). Inputs and Outputs Expansion Board 4583 Since the maximum current consumption for this type of boards can be up to 400 mA, only two boards should be used however, up to four boards (V2.1.x and higher) can be configured with a warning if more than two are used when the SSD is validated in EBLWin, used.

  • Page 27: I/O Matrix Board 4582

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 or Normally Closed (low resistance, 680R, when supervised)  Additional information depending on the selected type Input 0 (J1:3-4) Input 1 (J1:7-8) Input 2 (J1:9-10) Input 3 (J1:13-14) Input 4 (J1:15-16) See also chapter “Programmable Inputs”, page 71. I/O Matrix Board 4582 The I/O matrix is a special type of expansion boards, it can only be used in conjunction with an Application Board.

  • Page 28: I/O Matrix Jumper Link Setting

    Zone control i.e. 2 zone control or 2 generic or a combination of both. In FT128, total of up to 200 outputs can be used, including all types of outputs. Table 6 I/O Matrix board 4582 type setting Type (mode) Brooks Application Application Board Board Part No. Fan Control...

  • Page 29: Ft128 External Termination

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Note: Jumper “JP6” is for future use. Each I/O Matrix board has to be programmed via EBLWin according to its application.  Set the address on the 4582 via jumpers "JP1-JP3", see Table 4 page 23. ...

  • Page 30: Figure 8 Sub836 Adaptor Board

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 8 SUB836 Adaptor Board Figure 9 SUB835 external Terminal Board The adapter board SUB836 provides additional terminals to support connections from COM loop SA & SB (CON 3) and 24V (CON 6) to I/O matrix boards 4582 mounted on the rear of the front door.

  • Page 31: Optional Modules

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Optional Modules AS1668 Fan Control Used for Application board type Fan control (SUB902) which has a front decal label to indicate and control of up to four fans. Typical fan control front is shown in Figure 12 page Each fan control module consists of a universal I/O matrix 4582 specifically configured for fan control applications and application board SUB902.

  • Page 32: Configuration And Programming

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 2. In Auto mode, a fire alarm that controls the fan is activated. In both cases, if the feedback signal confirming the change of state has not been received by input In0 in 3361 within 30 seconds (default), the fan fault LED will be lit.
  • Page 33 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 4. For each added fan, a “3361 I/O Unit for fan control…” must also be added. To do this, right click on the COM Loop to Add loop unit and choose “3361 I/O Unit for fan control..” 5.

  • Page 34: Fan Reset

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 7. For supply air fan applications, set the post timing required to reset the duct detector as follow:  On the “System” tab, select “Output signal period”.  In the displayed dialog box shown below, select one of the “Undefined” options ...

  • Page 35: Smoke Exhaust / Spill Fan

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 10 Supply Air Fan Timing Sequence When the smoke is no longer present in the supply air duct, a time delay (45-75 seconds) starts, the fan remains in the shutdown mode until the time delay is elapsed, then the duct detector resets and causes the fan to restart.

  • Page 36: Figure 12 As1668 Fan Control Example

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 3361 3361 3361 3361 COM loop or 24VDC from 24VDC external source I/O Matrix board Fan control board Running Running Running Running Stopped Stopped Stopped Stopped Fault Fault Fault Fault Auto Auto Auto Auto 1668 FAN CONTROL Reset...

  • Page 37: Zone Control

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Zone Control The Zone Control Module provides a simplified indication of zone status without the need for a liquid crystal display. The disable controls allow a specific zone to be temporarily disabled without the need to access the CIE menu. This is typically used where building works or maintenance procedures are being carried out in a localised area of a building.

  • Page 38: Generic Applications

    I/O matrix board 4582. Currently, this feature is used in the New Zealand Fire Brigade mimic and index panels as well as other products. This section describes one of the main applications of the generic option, the popular NZ index panel. Refer to Brooks technical datasheet TDS019 for other applications.

  • Page 39: New Mimic Options

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 5.3.2 New mimic options The new design of the mimic boards allows for either LED indicators or screw terminals for graphic or remote LED’s. Four new boards are now available as shown in Figure 14 below: 1.

  • Page 40: Figure 15 Generic Application, Nz Index Panel

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 2. Enter the address (0-3) (usually automatically assigned) in the general information area and give it an application name e.g. NZ Index panel. 3. Select the check box “LED test on Input 15” if this button is to be used for LED test or uncheck the box if not required.

  • Page 41: Occupant Warning System (Ows)

    Occupant Warning System (OWS) 5.4.1 Overview Brooks OWS is an intelligent occupant warning system that can be incorporated in FT128 with number of options depending on the available space in the standard cabinet, larger enclosures can be used to allow for more options.

  • Page 42: 60/120 Watt Amplifier Module

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Due to the limited current capability of FT128 power supply, the OWS requires separate power supply and power supply supervision board. Larger amplifiers may require larger cabinets depending on the space available. 5.4.2.1 60/120 Watt Amplifier Module Features: ...

  • Page 43: 250 Watt Amplifier Module

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Table 7 OWS 60/120W amplifier specifications Function 60W version 120W version Voltage input range 20 to 32Vdc Fuse rating 5 A (blade fuse) 7.5 A (blade fuse) Low voltage shutdown 15 V (approx) 10 kΩ...

  • Page 44: Ows Volume Adjustment

    The auxiliary audio input can be connected to a background music source and enabled via the auxiliary input. The auxiliary inputs are also used to connect the Brooks remote desktop microphones. 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 45: Ows Dual Strobe Output

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Note: Shielded cables must be used for Audio signals and its shielding should be connected to the CIE EARTH terminal, this is to reduce disturbances. 5.4.5 OWS Dual Strobe Output The OWS Dual Strobe output circuit is shown in Figure 20. A small current flows through one of the two strobes constantly, which is normally too small to activate the strobes in normal conditions.

  • Page 46: Gaseous Extinguishing System Control Module

     Dual Strobe Module The control module combined with other Brooks system components is designed to provide the monitoring and control functions of a complete gaseous extinguishing system that meets the requirements of the relevant clauses 7.1 to 7.6 of the Australian Standard AS4214-2002 (including amendment 1).

  • Page 47: Control Board (Sub928)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 When the system sets in the normal condition, all LED indicators will be extinguished. Gas Extinguishing 1st Alarm 2nd Alarm -Timer Running Gas Initiated Gas Discharged Gas Externally Released Gas Discharge Inhibited Gas Fault Gas Disabled Service Master Abort...

  • Page 48: Cie Interface Board (Sub943)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The gas control board SUB928 provides all the gaseous extinguishing control functions. It provides the termination and supervision of all the field equipment. 5.5.4 CIE interface board (SUB943) The CIE interface board (SUB943) is mounted at a suitable location inside FT128 cabinet. It provides the required terminations to interface the gas control board SUB928 to FT128.

  • Page 49: Peripheral Devices

    RS485 interface in FT128. For more information, see the following Sections and the Product Leaflets on our web site: http://www.brooks.com.au COM Loop Units for software version ≥ The COM loop supports up to 255 addressable COM loop units V2.0.x.
  • Page 50 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Notes: The following loop units are not available in Australia or New Zealand: • Customized units: Customised I/O 1 (1=Exit Light), • Multi Detector with CO: 4402 • Wireless Units: 4611, 4620 • Aspiration Detectors: AE2010 L-P Aspect Lazeer, & AE2010N/G-P Aspect Nitro/Grizzle Notes: 3361 The I/O Unit for Fan control is used only in the Fan control applications.

  • Page 51: Input Units

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Notes: 3333/3339 can be used instead of 4433/4439 when the built-in Short Circuit Isolator is not to be used. 3377 can also be used instead of 4477 when the built-in Short Circuit Isolator is not to be used Address setting / Technical address Each COM loop unit must have a unique technical address (001-255).

  • Page 52: Analogue Sensor Bases (Asb)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 6.1.1.1 Analogue Sensor Bases (ASB) An Analogue detector (Sensor) to be plugged in an Analogue base. The COM loop address is set in the detector, see below. 3312 Analogue Base 3312 has screw terminals for the COM loop and an RIL. Prepared for mechanical lock of the detector - if required.

  • Page 53: Analogue Detectors

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 In EBLWin, select 4433/4439 from add loop unit and add to the COM Loop. Addressing & programming 4433/4439 without SCI 1. Connect the address setting tool to the MCP terminals SA and SB (without loop connection).
  • Page 54 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The detector has unleaded soldering. To be plugged in an Analogue base (3312 / 4313 / 3379). Built-in LEDs are lit to indicate that the detector has activated a fire alarm. Prepared for mechanical lock (screw attached) – if required. Via EBLWin, the mode of operation can be selected as follow: Two presentation numbers (address): The detector unit works as two Zone-Address...

  • Page 55: Figure 24 Decision Algorithm Graph

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 Smoke value Figure 24 Decision Algorithm Graph. When the calculated value in the decision algorithm exceeds the lower graph, pre- warning will be activated.
  • Page 56 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 mechanical lock (screw attached), if required. 4400 has slightly different design to the 4300 detector and the smoke chamber net has even made with smaller holes, this will keep insects and particles larger than smoke particles out of the chamber.

  • Page 57: Conventional Detector Bases (Cdb)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 An alternative area alarm algorithm can be used via a time channel. 4401 has a green polling LED. Via EBLWin, the green polling LED can be set to either blink when the detector is polled or never blink. Note, the LED will not be blinking if the detector is in Test mode.

  • Page 58: Accessories

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 6295 Heat detector: Enclosed (IP67) . Fixed temperature heat detector, 57°C, class A2S (static response temperature range 54-70°C), latching. Minimum /typical/ maximum ambient temperature -40/+25/+50°C. Built-in LED is lit to indicate that the detector has activated a fire alarm. Terminals for a Remote Indicator (RIL) are provided.

  • Page 59: Addressable I/O Units

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 beep. (Press "Read" again to double check), Instructions are on the rear of the tool. 3309 Label holder. To be mounted on the analogue base 3312 / 4313 / 3379 . Intended for a label with "zone-address", "technical address", etc. to be read also when the detector is plugged in its base.

  • Page 60: Alarm Devices (Addressable Sounders)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 3364 Addressable 2 voltage outputs unit. The unit is connected directly to the COM loop. External 24 V supply is required (via a 3366AU unit or FT128). The unit has two programmable and supervised voltage outputs (VO0-VO1), intended for alarm devices (e.g.
  • Page 61 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 For each level, an output control expression and a sound type is programmed (via EBLWin). For more technical data, see the product datasheet. The COM loop address is set with the Address setting tool 3314 / 4414 which is also used for mode setting NORMAL mode: 4477 with the built-in isolator in use.

  • Page 62: Short Circuit Isolators (Addressable)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 4383 Light indicator. 4383 is a light indicator used to complement the audible alarm devices. It is of type A for indoor use. All electronics and the eight red LEDs (visible 360°) are mounted in a transparent ABS housing. Flash rate is 1 Hz. 4383 is COM loop powered, i.e.

  • Page 63: Built-In Isolators

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 6.1.5 Built-in Isolators The units 4433, 4439 and 4477 have a built-in isolators that do not require any separate COM loop addresses, only the Sequence Number, 00-63. As an option, these units can be used without the isolator in function.

  • Page 64: Intrinsically Safe Photoelectric Smoke Detectors

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 6.1.6.3 Intrinsically Safe Photoelectric Smoke Detectors SLR-E-IS Intrinsically Safe photoelectric smoke detector (2810). A conventional intrinsically safe photoelectric (optical) smoke detector, to be plugged in the intrinsically safe mounting base (2812). The detector has two built- in LEDs that are lit to indicate that the detector has generated fire alarm.
  • Page 65 2330 mode: Used to program Brooks AAM. Note: The programming in EBLWin and the operation of the Panasonic 4445 are typically the same as for Brooks AAM but using different terminology i.e. LAAU = AAM LAA zone = AAFC zone The mode setting is also different in software version ≥...

  • Page 66: Units Connected To Optional Rs485 Interface

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Units Connected To Optional RS485 Interface A combination of up to eight External Presentation Units (1728) or Alert Annunciation Units (1736) can be connected to the RS485 interface terminals on the termination board or directly via (J1:15-16) in FT128.

  • Page 67: External Presentation Units

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Alarms queued, used to scroll amongst the alarms. Acknowledge, used to acknowledge an AA alarm and also silence the buzzer. Silence alarm devices, used to silence OWS or sounders. Reset, used to reset an AA alarm. The unit must run in S/W mode 1736 –...

  • Page 68: Units Connected To Rs232 Interface J5 (On 4556)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Units Connected To RS232 Interface J5 (On 4556) 6.3.1 Web-servers 1598 Web-server II. This unit can be used in the following applications: a) for presentation of the actual CIE status in a PC using a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 69: Other Units

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Other Units 6.5.1 External LEDs BARIL Remote Indicator RIL. Used when a detector is placed out of view or hidden e.g. roof space detectors. The LED is lit at the same time as the LED in the detector / base that is connected to.

  • Page 70: Duct Detector Chambers

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 6.5.4 Duct Detector Chambers 6377 Duct Detector Chamber UG-4. The housing is made of grey ABS and the venturi pipe is made of aluminium. It is supplied with four IP65 glands for cable entry. 6377 can be used in conventional as well as Analogue fire alarm systems, depending on the base and detector mounted inside the housing (base 2324 + 4452 or base 3312 + 4401).

  • Page 71: Programmable Inputs

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Programmable Inputs FT128 has one programmable input (I0). In FT128, the Inputs and Outputs expansion board 4583 can also be mounted, five programmable inputs (Input 0-4) are available which can be configured to be supervised or non-supervised. See chapter “Expansion Boards ” pages On the COM loop, addressable multipurpose I/O units 3361 can be connected.

  • Page 72: Supervised

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 7.1.2 Supervised Each supervised input can be in one of the four different states shown in Table 11 below Depending on the selected logic, Normally Open (high resistance) or Normally Closed (low resistance), the four conditions in the table are valid. Table 11 Control Unit Inputs I0 &...

  • Page 73: Input Programming

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Input Programming Input programming is performed in EBLWin. Each input must have an individual Trigger condition "Type" and Logic. It is not allowed to let two or more inputs have the same trigger condition for some inputs.

  • Page 74: Comments On Trigger Conditions

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Comments on Trigger Conditions: 1. This trigger condition should be used in conjunction with a programmable COM loop unit output in order to test / activate the output via this input. The output is active as long as the input is active.
  • Page 75 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 17. Activated input will light up the LED "Extinguishing" on the front membrane. (Normally the LED will be lit when a corresponding output is activated.) Output with trigger condition "Extinguishing system released" will be activated. 18.

  • Page 76: Logic

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Logic The logic has to be set (in the EBLWin dialog box "Input Properties"). 8.3.1 Not Supervised (Default) (•) Normally Open (low) Normally Open contact / normally low optocoupler input (3361). ( ) Normally Closed (high) Normally Closed contact / normally high optocoupler input (3361).

  • Page 77: Programmable Outputs

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Programmable Outputs FT128 has two programmable voltage outputs (S0-S1) and one programmable relay output (R0). One or two 8 relay outputs expansion boards 4581 can be mounted in FT128. Input and Output expansion board 4583 with three programmable outputs (Output 0-2) can also be mounted in FT128.

  • Page 78: Control Unit Outputs S0 - S1

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 For each priority level:  Sound type (different for each priority level)  Name  Type (Normally "Alarm device")  Output signal period (Normally "Steady")  Control expression (with one or more trigger conditions) If Enter arguments in dialog is selected, a separate dialog box is opened for easier entering of the required data (e.g.

  • Page 79: Control Unit Output R0

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Control Unit Output R0 FT128 has one programmable relay output: Relay output, N/O or N/C contacts programmable. By default R0 is set to type "Routing equipment" (Fire brigade TX), Steady (cont.), normally open and trigger condition "Fire brigade TX". For connections and more information, see drawing F665.

  • Page 80: The 4477 Unit Output (Siren)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 VO0-VO1 are set to outputs for "alarm device" by default. 24 V required from an external power supply unit (e.g. 3366AU). Connections and more information see drawing F737. The 4477 Unit Output (Siren) Each unit has one programmable output: Output Siren, with two priority levels and three sound types.

  • Page 81: Output Programming

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Output Programming Output programming is done via EBLWin. See the EBLWin dialog box. 10.1 Type of output The following types are available (see also comments below): 1. Control 2. Fire Ventilation 3. Extinguishing 4.

  • Page 82: Output Signal Period

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 See also chapter "Programmable Voltage Outputs (S0-S1)”, page 19. 10.4 Output Signal Period Each output uses an "Output signal period", which controls the output's activation. The following are available: User defined 1-8 can be built up with type and time. 10.4.1 Types of output signal periods The following types are available:...

  • Page 83: Figure 29 Signal Output Periods

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 29 Signal Output Periods Delay time, Pulse length, Pulse off and/or De-Activation, have to be set for the "Signal period" respectively. For types 2 & 5, the x and y times must be equal and maximum 5.6s. For types 3 &...

  • Page 84: Control Expression

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The types that can be used in the "Output Signal period" for the programmable output respectively are: X = Output type can be used. XX = Output type can be used but only 0.8s/0.8s. XXX = Output type can be used but maximum 5.6s/5.6s and the pulse maximum 5.6s respectively.

  • Page 85: Alarm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  Disablement  Other The numbering of the trigger conditions is only for "the comments to the trigger conditions" below: 10.5.1.1 Alarm Fire Alarm Zone (+Zone no.) Fire Alarm Zone Address (+Zone no.+Address) General Fire Alarm Consecutive Fire Alarm (sequence) (+start Zone no.

  • Page 86: Disablement

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 32. General Interlocking Input Activated 33. Consecutive Interlocking Input Activated (sequence) (+start Area no. and point +stop Area no. and point +Quantity) 10.5.1.3 Disablement 34. Fire Brigade Tx Disabled 35. Zone Disabled (+Zone no.) 36.

  • Page 87: Comments To The Trigger Conditions (Functions)

    18. Alarm Acknowledgement Facility, requires Alarm Acknowledgement Module AAM. "Alarm" is activated in the specified AAF zone. Panasonic new Local Alarm Acknowledgment (LAA) is typically Brooks AAM. 19. Output activated for any "Quiet alarm" in the specified zone. Normally used in AS1668 fire fan applications or as a non-latching / non-brigade call detector.
  • Page 88 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 programmed to activate 3379. If the smoke is cleared during the delay time, the sounder base will de-activate otherwise, a general alarm in FT128 will be activated. 23. Same as 22 but for specified zone 24.
  • Page 89 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 42. The control expression is true (output activated) when any disablement exists in the system Other 43. The control expression is true (output activated) when LED "Fire brigade TX" is lit, i.e. when any "Fire brigade TX" output is activated (default) or when a programmable input with trigger condition "Activated Routing Equipment"...

  • Page 90: Logical Operators

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 63. Output activated when the specified technical warning is generated 64. Output activated when one or more technical warnings are generated. 10.6 Logical Operators The logical operators available in EBLWin are in the following priority order: parentheses, changes priority order not-function (inverts), is written NOT in EBLWin and-function, is written AND in EBLWin...

  • Page 91: Parentheses

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 10.6.1.4 Parentheses Changes priority order. a OR NOT (b AND c)=y (This is same as the previous but completed with parentheses.) This is shown in the truth table: 10.6.1.5 Control Expressions The AND operator has priority, i.e. a AND b OR c = (a AND b) OR c. This is perhaps more obvious if you write it: a ·...

  • Page 92: Short Circuit Isolators

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Short Circuit Isolators 4313 Analogue base with isolator has built-in short circuit isolator that requires a separate COM loop address and a Sequence Number, 00-63. The units 4433, 4439 and 4477 have built-in isolator that do not require any separate COM loop address, only a Sequence Number, 00-63.
  • Page 93 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 (ISO no. 1 / sequence no. 1) will be re-enabled, if this is possible, and so on. The isolator just before a short circuit cannot be re-enabled.  The control unit algorithm will now try to re-enable the first isolator in the B-direction (ISO no.

  • Page 94: Interlocking Function

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Interlocking Function The interlocking function is used to verify that an output has been activated, i.e. by "combining" an output with an input (feed-back from the equipment controlled by the corresponding interlocking output). 12.1 Interlocking Programming Up to 100 Interlocking Combinations can be programmed using EBLWin.

  • Page 95: Interlocking Input

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  Output signal period: Steady (continuous) or Steady, delayed activation is to be selected.  Control Expression is to be programmed for the output, i.e. for the equipment to be controlled.  Name: It is recommended to add information, e.g. the interlocking combination's presentation number (Area-Point).

  • Page 96: Interlocking Indications

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Click on the button beside the respective input/output to delete selections. To locate the device from which each input/output has been used, click on the adjacent button. The device dialog box will appear. This is a time saving feature when you have close to hundred interlocks specified.

  • Page 97: Information Of Interlocking Combinations (H9)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 12.3 Information of Interlocking Combinations (H9) Menu H9 has the following sub menus. 12.3.1 Activated Interlocking outputs / inputs (H9/C1) See also chapter “Interlocking Indications”, page 96. In menu H9/C1 information will be shown as follows: Output AA/PP activated at HH:MM Interlocking text..

  • Page 98: Re-Enable Interlocking Output (H9/C5)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 12.3.5 Re-enable Interlocking Output (H9/C5) Interlocking outputs (i.e. Output Type = Interlocking) can be re-enabled via this menu H9/C5. Disabled interlocking outputs are listed in menu H9/C5. Use "↑" "↓" to scroll between the "Interlocking Combinations"...

  • Page 99: Fire Door Closing Function

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Fire Door Closing Function Programmable outputs can be used for fire door closing. A special trigger condition is available (Fire Door Closing.). Type of output is normally "Control, neutral". One or more alarm points can control the output, i.e. the detectors on both sides of the fire door as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 100: Functions / Services / Features

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Functions / Services / Features Some Functions / Services / Features require programming via EBLWin, see chapter PC software (S/W), page 14. How to connect the PC and more information, see chapter "Download SSD" page 157 and "Download software (S/W)"...

  • Page 101: Decision Value

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 34 Fire Alarm Level Graph for the Analogue Smoke Detector 14.3 Decision Value In order to secure real fire alarms and reduce the nuisance alarms, a decision value is calculated. The decision value is used to decide if it is normal state, pre-warning, fire alarm or heavy smoke alarm.

  • Page 102: Filtering Algorithm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  Normal (15 sec.) or slow (35 sec.) detection time (alarm delay) Normal sensitivity. (Default) Fire alarm offset is 3.0 % smoke obscuration per meter. High sensitivity. Fire alarm offset is 2.4 % smoke obscuration per meter, i.e. less than for normal sensitivity.

  • Page 103: Smouldering Smoke Algorithm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 An example showing the alarm algorithm "N-15" is shown in Figure 35, i.e. the step value X = 5. The detector polling time t ≈ 2.56 sec. Figure 35 Filtering Algorithm N-15 Graph Explanations on Figure 35: In this example, the week average sensor value is "10"...

  • Page 104: Figure 36 An Example With The Smouldering Smoke Algorithm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The smouldering smoke algorithm is dependent on and is always work in parallel with the selected alarm algorithm, i.e. the smouldering smoke algorithm will affect the pre-warning and fire alarm levels, see below. If the decision value has been over the smouldering level for 7 minutes (1-2 in the figure), the pre-warning and fire alarm levels will be lowered: ...

  • Page 105: Performance Factor

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 2. After the 7 minutes, the decision value is still over the smouldering level. The pre- warning level and the fire alarm level are therefore lowered. A 90 minutes timer is started. 3. The decision value has reached the pre-warning level and pre-warning is activated. 4.

  • Page 106: Class A1 Algorithm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The alternative alarm algorithm can be used to reduce nuisance alarms during working hours. The actual algorithm is shown in menu H4/U3 or EBLWin. When FT128 has picked up a sensor value above the fire alarm level (xx° C) for a detector, the next two values from the same detector also have to be above the fire alarm level to activate fire alarm in FT128.

  • Page 107: Self Verification

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The algorithm is as follows:  Fire alarm level is 74° C.  Pre-warning level is 64° C.  Heavy heat alarm level is 90° C. The class B S algorithm shall be used when the typical application temperature is "high" compared with the class A1 and A2 algorithms.

  • Page 108: 2-Zone / 2-Address Dependence (Co-Incidence Alarm)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 37 Sensor Log in Graphical Form Figure 38 Sensor Log in Tabulated Form 14.8 2-Zone / 2-Address Dependence (Co-Incidence Alarm) In some premises 2-zone or 2-address dependent fire alarm ("Two unit dependent" in EBLWin) can be used to avoid false alarms.

  • Page 109: 2-Address (-Unit) Dependence

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Function: Two or more zones in the same group have to be in "fire alarm state" at the same time to activate fire alarm in the control unit. When only one of the zones is in "fire alarm state"...

  • Page 110: Specific Time Delay Application

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Each analogue detector in the system can be programmed (in EBLWin) to delayed fire alarm activation, “Delayed” alarm check box in the detector properties must be ticked . (Heat detectors should not and manual call points must not have delayed fire alarm activation).

  • Page 111: Alarm Verification Facility (Avf)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 14.10 Alarm Verification Facility (AVF) On some premises, AVF can be used to reduce false alarms. The function is valid for any conventional Zone Line Input. When the AVF is used, the function "Delayed alarm" (see above) is not valid. The function "AVF"...

  • Page 112: Alert Annunciation Applications

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The AA alarm has to be acknowledged within an acknowledge time and the AA alarm has to be reset within an investigation time, otherwise the output for routing equipment (Fire brigade TX) will be activated. During the acknowledgement and investigation times: ...

  • Page 113: Figure 41 Alarm Acknowledgement Facility (Aaf) Flow Chart

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Each AAM is configured as an AAFC zone. Each AAFC zone can include up to 5 smoke detectors. If the analogue value of one or more smoke detector in an AAFC zone reaches the alarm level, the alarm acknowledgement process starts and the sounder base will be activated.

  • Page 114: Local Alarm Acknowledgement (Laa)

    The local alarm acknowledgement is the European’s equivalent of the Australian alarm acknowledgement facility (AAM). The function is identical to the AAF explained in section 14.12.1 with different terminologies. The functionality of Panasonic’s LAAU versus Brooks AAM are shown in Table 14 below.

  • Page 115: Quiet Alarm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 42 Local Alarm Acknowledgement Facility Connection Diagram For more details, refer to the flowchart in Figure 41 page 113. 14.13 Quiet Alarm A smoke detector can be set to quiet alarm i.e. non-latching detector / non-brigade call alarm.

  • Page 116: Fire Alarm Type B

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 The output is to be programmed (via EBLWin) as type "Routing equipment" and the trigger condition should be "Fire Brigade TX". The output will then be activated for fire alarm from any alarm point or Zone Line Input. If the fire alarm routing equipment has provision for transmission of several fire alarm signals and the alarm receiver has provision for reception of several fire alarm signals, a Fire Alarm Type B will indicate that only one detector is activated, which could be a...

  • Page 117: Disable Zone

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Note: Enhanced Disablement is NOT valid when a time channel is used for disablements, only when menu H2/B1-B2 are used. 14.15.1 Disable Zone A whole zone (all addressable alarm points within a zone, including the manual call points) can be disabled via menu H2/B1 or via the zone control front buttons (if fitted).

  • Page 118: 14.15.10 Disconnect / Re-Connect Addressable Zone Interface Input

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 14.15.10 Disconnect / Re-connect addressable zone interface input A zone interface input (e.g. 2821/3361) can be disconnected via menu H8/S3. Disconnected zone interface input will stay disconnected until Re-connected via menu H8/S3. 14.15.11 Disable Interlocking Output Disabled The control outputs of type "Interlocking output"...

  • Page 119: Service Signal

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 14.20 Service Signal A smoke detector becomes contaminated no matter what environment it is mounted in. In a harsh environment, contamination is accelerated. Conventional smoke detector: The sensitivity will normally increase in most environments. This can result in nuisance alarms since conventional smoke detectors have a fixed fire alarm level.

  • Page 120: Creating Alarm Texts Via Eblwin

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Each addressable alarm point and each zone can have an individual alarm text shown in FT128 display and the same text or another one shown in each Alert Annunciation unit 1736 and Ext. Presentation unit 1728, since specific texts can be downloaded in each unit individually.
  • Page 121 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Text Column Shows already programmed alarm point / zone texts. Texts can be typed / edited. Note: If any alarm point is required to have a different alarm text in one or more of the "display units"...

  • Page 122: Downloading Texts To Epu 1728 And Aau 1736

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 14.22.2 Downloading Texts to EPU 1728 and AAU 1736 The "display units" have to be connected to FT128 and the address and mode have to be set in the "display units". The texts will then be downloaded at the same time as the FT128 site specific data (SSD) is downloaded via EBLWin.

  • Page 123: Event Log

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  turn ON (enable) / OFF the Alert Annunciation function  activate programmable control outputs  turn ON (enable) / OFF (disable) the alternative alarm algorithm for analogue detectors One programmable input (trigger condition "External time channel") per time channel (N). The input has to be connected to some external device, e.g.

  • Page 124: Special New Zealand Functions

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Special New Zealand Functions Note: The functions in this Section are valid for the New Zealand convention only. 15.1 Alarm Devices In the New Zealand convention only, the "FIRE" LEDs will indicate steady instead of blinking when the alarm devices are disabled, see below.

  • Page 125: Isolated Alarm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 2. The Bukgin key switch is turned OFF (i.e. from activated to not activated state).  The fault “FB Silence switch active” will be “Serviced.” FAULT: FB Silence switch serviced  Any fire alarm ("ALM") and acknowledged alarm ("ACK") will automatically be disabled / isolated i.e.

  • Page 126: Watchdog Reset

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Fault message: FAULT: Low battery capacity If a fault is generated it will be Serviced after the 60 minutes period. 15.3 Watchdog Reset Normally the CIE will be "dead" in case of a watchdog fault, since the function cannot be 100% guaranteed.

  • Page 127: Advanced Mode

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Advanced Mode The latest generation of detectors are the following:  Conventional photoelectric smoke detector 4452  Analogue photoelectric smoke detector 4401  Analogue multi detector 4400 Notes: The analogue detectors 4401 and 4400 can be set using the address setting tool 4414 in different modes.

  • Page 128: Pulse Up - Down Counter

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Alarm algorithms for the following areas can be adapted: There is also a Heater area Alarm algorithm. This is similar to the alarm algorithm for the Normal area but the rate-of-rise function (deltaT) is not used for alarm activation. Pulse Up –...

  • Page 129: Fire Judgement

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Pulse Up – Down Counter for Smoke & Temperature 16.1.3 When 2S+deltaT > the alarm threshold level, "1" is added to the counter (every second). When 2S+deltaT < the alarm threshold level, "2" is subtracted from the counter (every second).
  • Page 130 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 4452: Normally 9 seconds. 4401: 4400: data1 = The average smoke obscuration value (S) for 60 seconds before the alarm threshold level was passed. data2 = The sum of the difference between the smoke obscuration value (S) and the alarm threshold level every second for nine seconds after the counter shows "9".

  • Page 131: Learning Function / Learning Period

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 16.5 Learning function / Learning period Detectors 4400 and 4401 can use a Learning function, i.e. Depending on the local temperature changes and the local occurrence of smoke where the detector is situated, each detector can after a learning period adapt a more appropriate alarm algorithm than the default (Normal) one, an Area Alarm algorithm 16.5.1...

  • Page 132: Heating Area, Level 2

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 16.5.1.2 Heating area, level 2 The learning function is the same as for the Smoke - Steam area Alarm algorithm but level 2 is used instead of level 1. Cooking – Welding Area, level 3 16.5.1.3 The learning function is the same as for the Smoke - Steam area Alarm algorithm but level 3 is used instead of level 1.

  • Page 133: Self-Diagnosis Of Internal Devices

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 3. After another 18 hours (i.e. in total 36 hours) the CCF will be changed if the average value is lower or higher than the actual CCF and it will be saved in the detector's EEPROM, i.e.

  • Page 134: Control Unit Properties (Settings)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Control Unit Properties (Settings) In EBLWin, please note: EBL512 G3 = FT1020G3 EBL128 = FT128 Figure 43 The EBLWin "Control Unit Properties" Dialog Box. Note: Default settings in EBLWin might vary depending on convention. 17.1 Control Unit Properties Dialog Box Opens when you add a control unit or via the "Control unit"...

  • Page 135: Eblwin Control Unit Pop-Up Menu

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 17.2 EBLWin Control unit pop-up menu Some commands might be disabled since you have to connect and log on to the control unit to be able to select / use them. 17.2.1 Reset alarm counter The control unit has an alarm counter that can be reset if required.

  • Page 136: Restart

    To add a Web-server to FT128, right click on the Control Unit and select “Add Web server”, the Web-server configuration program opens as shown below. For more information, see Operation and Installation Manual Brooks MA440, EBLWeb V2.1.X for Web-server II, 1598.

  • Page 137: System Properties (Settings)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 System Properties (Settings) 18.1 System Properties Dialog Box To open System properties dialog box as shown in Figure 44, go to the EBLWin menu System | Properties… Figure 44 EBLWin System Properties Dialog Box, Page 1 and 2 18.1.1 Name This field text normally is the installation name.

  • Page 138: Alarm Acknowledgement Facility

    In software version ≥ V2.2.0, the alarm acknowledgement facility is called local alarm acknowledgement and used in conjunction with Panasonic LAU instead of Brooks AAM however, the function is typical in both applications. Disable routing equipment via the door open is not permitted in the AU or NZ conventions. Disabling the routing equipment...

  • Page 139: Alarm Delay Time (Seconds)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 18.1.3.5 Alarm Delay Time (Seconds) Valid for the detectors and Zone Line Inputs with this option selected via EBLWin. Default set at 30 seconds, allowable between 0-255 seconds. Note: The “Delayed” check box in EBLWin software ≥ V2.1.x for conventional Zone Line Inputs has changed to “AVF”...

  • Page 140: Door Closing By Time

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  Enhanced disablements: Disabled alarm point will not activate pre-warning, fire alarm or fault. Checkbox not marked = Disabled alarm point will not activate pre-warning or fire alarm. Fault can still be activated. This is a violation to the AS7240.2 standard.

  • Page 141: Eblwin Menus

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 EBLWin menus When EBLWin is opened, the most recent used / saved (MRU) SSD file will be opened if the checkbox “Open MRU at startup” is selected in the “EBLWin Settings” (Options) dialog box, else a new system will be opened.

  • Page 142: Save As

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 19.1.6 Save As To save an open installation with another file name (xxxxxx.ebl), via a standard Windows dialog box "Save As". 19.1.7 Print labels Labels with Zone-Address for the specified range of programmed alarm points will be printed.

  • Page 143: Tree View

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 19.2.2 Tree view This is opened by default at first start up after installation. If the tree view for some reason has been closed it can be opened again via menu "View" and "Tree view". The tree view shows the system and will be updated for every unit added to the system.

  • Page 144: Alarm Points

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 46 Selected Loop Tab 19.2.5 Alarm points This is a list, for the whole system, showing all alarm points and their properties. The list can be sorted by clicking the column header respectively. Double click an alarm point row to open its dialog box.

  • Page 145: Technical Warnings

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Double click an external fault row to open its dialog box. You can print and save what you see in the list. A filter function is available. 19.2.8 Technical warnings This is a list, for the whole system, showing all technical warnings and their properties. The list can be sorted by clicking the column header respectively.

  • Page 146: Time Channels

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 19.3.2 Time Channels Figure 47 Time Channels Dialog Box. Time channels Always off and Always on cannot be edited Time channels 2-14 are controlled by the built-in RTC (real time clock). Up to five on/off times per day can be set for each time channel.

  • Page 147: Figure 49 Time Channel Setting

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 49 Time Channel Setting For each day, five time intervals can be programmed. A time interval can be edited by dragging the whole interval (or the left / right side of it) to the left or right in the day field. Alternatively, double click the time interval box in the day field to open a dialog box for easier time editing: Figure 50 Editing Time Channel Intervals...

  • Page 148: Alarm Algorithms

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Current day: The programmed time intervals (when the time channel is "on") for the selected day, are shown here. Cursor time: The cursor position (time) in the day field respectively, is shown here. Time channels 3 to 14 are programmed the same way as time channel 2.

  • Page 149: Parameters For Smoke Algorithms

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Detector: abbreviation and Type number (e.g. OPT 4401 = Analogue photoelectric (optical) smoke detector, AHD 3308 = Analogue Heat Detector and AMD 4400 = Analogue Multi Detector). Name: Name of the algorithm (e.g. N-15, Class A1 & Decision). Normally not changed. Abbreviation: The algorithm abbreviation (<...

  • Page 150: Parameters For Combined Decision Algorithm

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 19.3.3.3 Parameters for Combined Decision Algorithm Valid for the detectors 4300 / 4400. All in NORMAL mode. Offset, see "Parameters for Smoke Algorithms" above. Level, see "Parameters for Heat Algorithms" above. See also “4300” page 53. The following example is for the Dec algorithm for the 4300 detector.

  • Page 151: National Holidays

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Pulse Steady, delayed activation Intermittent, delayed activation Pulse, delayed activation Steady, delayed de-activation. Depending on the selected type, one or more of the following fields might have to be filled-  Delay time: Can be set to 0-255 x 0.8 = 0 - 204 sec. ...

  • Page 152: Two Zone Dependence

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Figure 55 Example Setting for National Holidays The example in Figure 55, the first row is selected (blue marked). Two "National Holidays" are marked to recur the same date every year. Note: The National Holidays list has to be updated when the last date in the list is passed. 19.3.6 Two zone dependence See also chapter "2-zone dependence", page 108.

  • Page 153: System Information

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 For each zone group, write the zone numbers for the zones that should be included in the zone group in the white field / line. Use comma as a punctuation mark between the zone numbers and a sequence e.g.

  • Page 154: The Tools Menu

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 User level Information only gives access to the menus H4, H6 H9 and H10. (Level 2A) User level Building officer gives access to the menus H1 – H4, H6, H7, H9 and H10. (Level 2B).
  • Page 155 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Validate...: The SSD can be validated at any time, i.e. checked for System Errors, Warnings and violations. A validation will automatically be done before download of SSD to FT128. System Errors have to be corrected before the download can start. Log on control unit: Log on / Log off to an FT128 Synchronize…: (When connected and logged on to an FT128.) Data (i.e.

  • Page 156: The Help Menu

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2  "Level 2" selected (a special password is required): Also the fire alarm algorithm parameters can be changed. The convention for the opened installation can be changed in "Options…". Backup EBLWeb configuration: (When connected to the Web-server TCP/IP). Opens a dialog box for backup of the Web-server configuration to EBLWin.

  • Page 157: Download Ssd

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Download SSD Note: An EBLWin USB key must be used to communicate with the control panel and download the SSD using EBLWin V2.x.x. The Site Specific Data (SSD) for an installation is created (programmed) via the PC program EBLWin, which is also used to download the SSD into the FT128, Web-server and/or 1728 &...

  • Page 158: Auto Generate Ssd

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 For all units, the address (1-255) and the type of unit will be reported to EBLWin. All differences compared to the installation (SSD) that is opened in EBLWin will be listed in EBLWin and can be saved and/or printed out. "Unknown device"...

  • Page 159: User Definable Text Messages Download

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 When the download is completed the following information will be shown: Download completed successfully Control unit will now restart After the restart, another text message will be shown in the display: FAULT: Restart, code 25 addr 0 Date: DD-MM Time: HH:MM Serviced Code 25 indicates a normal restart after a successful SSD download.

  • Page 160: Download Software (S/W)

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Download software (S/W) Note: When existing system requires software upgrade, first, logon to the Control Unit using a compatible EBLWin (or Win128) software version with the existing firmware version in FT128 then conduct SSD backup to save the existing Site Specific Data file. This must be performed prior to any software download.
  • Page 161 Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 1. Select a Baud rate (normally 115200) and baud rate (normally 115200. If the download is not successful, the baud rate might be high, use slower rate and try again. 2. Set FT128 main board in "boot" mode i.e. on the main board, up to the left, push on the jumper onto the two pins marked "BOOT"...

  • Page 162: Cable Types

    If screened cable is used, the screen should be connected close to each loop unit and only incoming (or outgoing) screen to the CIE earth point. In order to maximise the COM Loop cable length, Brooks recommend using 7/0.52mm (1.5mm ) twisted pair (shielded or unshielded) e.g.

  • Page 163: Table 15 Summary Of Recommended Cables

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Since the COM loop cable length is dependent on the number of units and their current consumption the figure in the table is for the maximum number of COM loop units i.e. 255 units and 350mA.

  • Page 164: Ft128 Cable Length Calculation

    COM loop current are dependent on the number and type of loop units and cable type, see Figure 57 page 165. Brooks recommends 1.50 mm , twisted pair cable or equivalent for the COM loop. Brooks BAC0898 is available in the following size reels: Reel Length (meters)

  • Page 165: Figure 57 Com Loop Current Consumption Vs. Cable Length

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 If the temperature was raised to 80C, we would expect that the resistance would also increase. The relationship between resistance and temperature is given by, �� = �� [1 + �� (�� − �� ������...

  • Page 166: Cable Length Calculations For 1728 And 1736

    Note: End of line resistor on the last unit is 120 Ω, this must be set in the last unit using jumper link in the unit, refer to the Technical Manual for 1728 and 1736. For ease of calculation, it is recommended to use 2 pairs of Brooks BAC0898 twisted pair cable for 24V supply and RS485.

  • Page 167: Table 16 Distance Away From Cie That Display Units Can Be Located

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Table 16 Distance away from CIE that Display Units can be located. BAC0898 SMA2704 Cable Wire Resistance R Wire Resistance R Ω/Km Ω/Km 11.9 Type at 20° C at 20° C c.s.a. of cable = 1.5mm² c.s.a.

  • Page 168: Current Consumption

    FT128 Rev 2.2 Current Consumption An Excel spread sheet is available from Brooks Australia to calculate the total current consumption of the CIE and the battery capacity required. The spread sheet will return your expected current consumption, cable length, battery capacity etc. based on the COM loop cable resistance (Ω/km) and the specific units expected to be connected to the COM...

  • Page 169: Table 18 Com Loop Output Units Current Consumption

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Table 18 COM Loop Output Units Current Consumption COM loop units (input / display units) Normal state Alarm state (quiescent) (mA) (activated) (mA) Analogue heat detector 3308 + Analogue base 3312 Analogue heat detector, enclosed 3309 Analogue multi detector 4400 + analogue base 3312 Analogue smoke detector 4401 + analogue base 3312 Analogue multi detector 4300 + Analogue base 3312...

  • Page 170: Figure 58 Access Summary Of Loop Units With Current Consumption In Eblwin

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Table 19 Other Units Current Consumption Normal State Alarm State Other Units (quiescent) (mA) (activated) (mA) Routing equipment (Fire brigade TX / Fault Tx) See foot note See foot note Alert Annunciation Unit (AAU) 1736 26@24V / 48@12V 42@24V / 79@12V External Presentation Unit (EPU) 1728...

  • Page 171: Power Supply

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Power Supply Main power source FT128 control unit is normally powered by 40W Switching Power Supply, 230 V / 24 ±1%, 1.8 A). Standby power source In case of mains failure i.e loss of 230 V , FT128 will be powered by back-up batteries, See chapter “Current Consumption i.e.

  • Page 172: Battery Charging Functions

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 25.1.1 Battery Charging Functions: Battery charging is performed in two steps: 1. Constant charging current. The charging current is constant (fixed) until the battery / charging voltage is 29 V 2. Constant charging voltage. The charging voltage is reduced from 29V to a value between 27 and 27.6 V (depending on the battery type, shape, temp.

  • Page 173: Current Consumption Calculations

    FC = Capacity de-rating factor, typically 2 = Total system alarm current in Ampere = Alarm load standby power source time, normally 0.5 hour Refer to Brooks spreadsheet to automatically calculate the battery capacity. Comments regarding I and I ...

  • Page 174: W Versions

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 S/W Versions Due to continual development and improvement, different S/W versions can be found. The S/W versions listed below are valid on the time this document was printed (the date of this document or date of revision). New S/W can be downloaded "on site"...

  • Page 175: National Regulations / Requirements

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 National Regulations / Requirements When planning a fire alarm installation, national regulations, customer demands, etc. have to be followed. FT128 is very flexible with many built-in functions & facilities in the S/W and the PC program EBLWin.

  • Page 176: Drawings / Connection Diagrams

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 Drawings / Connection Diagrams All drawings and connection diagrams quoted in this manual are shown on Table 21. These drawings are subject to change without notice, as are other technical features and data, resulting from continual development and improvement.

  • Page 180: Revision History

    New common features and additions  Local Alarm Acknowledgement Unit 4445 The module is the Panasonic version of Brooks AAM, in EBLWin the module is called “Local Alarm Acknowledgement Unit” LAAU. Note: Brooks AAM (AAFC in EBLWin) has been moved to the obsolete loop unit section in EBLWin.

  • Page 181: New Or Modified Features In Eblwin Only

    Technical / Programming Manual FT128 Rev 2.2 29.2.2 New or modified features in EBLWin only  Fault latching in the Australian convention is set as default in system properties.  If the CIE time differs more than 60 minutes to the time shown in the PC, a dialog box will display when logon is performed.
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