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- Page 1 ZoneSense Fire Alarm Control Panel User Manual & Log Book EN54 2 & 4 MAN 2749-5...
- Page 2 Quick Reference Guide Responding To An Alarm Access Level 1 (Normal Operation) FIRE ZONE 1 ZONE 2 1. Indicators - Zone FIRE Alarm Indicator - flashing Indicator – flashing - Common FIRE Alarm FIRE SILENCE BUZZER 2. To Silence the FACP Buzzer Press To Silence External Sounders Enter Access Level 2 –...
- Page 3 Quick Reference Guide Summary of the Fire Alarm Control Panel Indicators Indicator Condition Indication Flashing - Red A fire alarm condition has been detected or the Evacuate key has been pressed FIRE Steady - Red Controls have been enabled and the Silence/Resound key has been pressed FIRE Flashing - Red...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
8 Way Relay Board....................15 10.2 LED Annunciator Master (LAM) Card ..............15 User Responsibilities ......................18 11.1 Log Book ......................18 Recommended Testing Criteria ..................19 ZoneSense Activity Log ..................... 20 Installation & Commissioning Hand Over Take Over ............23... -
Page 5: An Overview Of Fire Alarm Systems
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK An Overview of Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm systems ensure the occupants of a premises receive an early warning of a potentially dangerous situation, be it smoke or fire, which necessitates the evacuation of a premises and initiation of control procedures according to a predetermined plan. -
Page 6: Introduction
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Introduction The ZoneSense Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is supplied in an ABS (with a surround for recessed mounting) or metal cabinet as a two, four or eight zone Conventional FACP and can have up to four (4) remote LED Annunciator Cards (LAM’s) Order Code 43100-0037 and / or one (1) 8 Way Relay Board Order Code 4310-0050 [internal] 4310-0055 [external]. -
Page 7: Facp Front Panel Controls And Indicators
The front panel consists of a 9 push buttons and 31 LED indicators, and an optional key-switch. Controls 3.1.1 Access Levels and Passwords ZoneSense has three levels of controlled operator access and are defined as level 1, level 2 and level 3. Level 1 Operational control, or normal operation, at access level 1 is limited to;... - Page 8 ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK OVERRIDE Delay Override - Active at access level 1 and above Used to override the delays to outputs programmed into the FACP. Override is only active when the delay timer is active (delay active indicator flashing). Pressing will override the delay and cause the alarm and ancillary outputs to be immediately activated.
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Page 9: Indicators
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK LAMP TEST Lamp Test - Active at access level 1 and 2. At access level 1, the Lamp Test key is used to enter the 1 digit of the 3210 password, and instigate a lamp and buzzer test if the key is depressed for 3 seconds or more. - Page 10 ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK SYSTEM FAULT System Fault - Amber Indicates a failure of the FACP to provide the mandatory functions such as software or hardware failure. This indicator is latched ON, until cleared by master reset. If the processor on the main card undergoes a watchdog condition, then the System fault indicator will be illuminated ON and steady, and remain ON until cleared by a master reset.
- Page 11 ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK DELAY ACTIVE Delay Active - Amber The indicator is illuminated steady when one or more zones have been configured with a delay, and the FACP is in the quiescent state. When the zone that has been configured with a delay reports a fire condition the indicator will flash (at the fault rate) while the delay timer is running.
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Page 12: Facp Operation
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK FACP Operation General This section deals with the operation of the FACP. In the quiescent condition, there are no abnormal conditions or fire alarms to report, and there is no necessity to operate any of the front panel controls. The power LED will be illuminated steady, and optionally the delay active LED will be illuminated steady. -
Page 13: Normal Condition
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Normal Condition The FACP is in its normal condition when there are no; Fire alarm/s Fault/s Disable/s Testing Programming The power indicator is illuminated steady ( indicating mains power is available ) and ... -
Page 14: Fire Alarm Condition
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Fire Alarm Condition General Conditions An alarm is triggered when any of the detectors on a zone circuit sense a fire or a manual call point is manually operated. Each zone operates in isolation to the others. -
Page 15: Fault Condition
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Fault Condition The FACP enters the fault condition when any received signals are interpreted as a fault. The FACP recognises the following faults; Individual zone circuits Short or open circuit on the alarm outputs ... -
Page 16: Disablement Condition
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Disablement Condition Selected functions of the FACP can be temporarily disabled under controlled conditions for such purposes as testing and maintenance. One or more of the following can be selected and then disabled; In order of selection they are;... -
Page 17: Example Of Disabling The Fault Output
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Example of Disabling the Fault Output Step 1: LAMP NEXT TEST DISABLE / EXIT ENABLE Enter the level 2 password by pressing these keys in the following order. EXIT DISABLE/ LAMP NEXT ENABLE TEST... -
Page 18: Output Delays
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Output Delays For the purpose of allowing the responsible person time to investigate an alarm prior to an alarm being sounded a selectable output delay period can be introduced thus preventing unnecessary “fire management plans“ from being put into effect. If the responsible person determines the alarm is genuine or has the potential to become a fire hazard the delays can be overridden by pressing the Override key. -
Page 19: Ancillary Modules
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Ancillary Modules Unlike the 2 zone version the 4 and 8 zone FACP’s supports two types of RS485 controlled ancillary modules, 1 X 8 Way Relay Board and 4 X LAM’s. 10.1 8 Way Relay Board The Relay Board provides 8 X 1A voltage free changeover contacts for control and / or monitoring purposes and one (1) only can be mounted / connected;... - Page 20 ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Controls There are two (2) front panel push button controls; LAMP TEST Lamp Test Initiates a lamp test of all the LAM indicators and sounds the buzzer in a logical sequence so that the operator can confirm correct operation.
- Page 21 ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK When the zone or device that has been configured with a delay reports a fire condition the indicator will flash while the delay timer is running. When the delay times out the appropriate outputs are activated, and the indicator will extinguish.
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Page 22: User Responsibilities
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK User Responsibilities BS 5839 - 1: 2002 is the British Standard Code for the Design. Installation and Servicing of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Commercial Buildings. Section 7 of the Code (User Responsibilities) states that the owner or person having control of the premises should appoint a single, named responsible person to supervise all matters pertaining to the fire alarm system. -
Page 23: Recommended Testing Criteria
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Recommended Testing Criteria Recommended Weekly Testing and Maintenance Criteria for testing the installation should be established in conjunction with the installer or a competent qualified person. The criteria can be but is not limited to;... -
Page 24: Zonesense Activity Log
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK ZoneSense Activity Log The “Activity Log” must be maintained by the on site designated responsible person/s and be available for reference at all times. Every event/s relating to the installation / operation of the FACP should be recorded on completion of a task. - Page 25 ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK DATE EVENT REMEDIAL ACTION SIGNED Page 21...
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Page 27: Installation & Commissioning Hand Over Take Over
ZONESENSE EN54 USER’S & LOG BOOK Installation & Commissioning Hand Over Take Over The completion and sign off of this page performs the task of the formal “hand over take over” of the installation from the installation and commissioning engineer to the client or customer. - Page 28 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT NOTE: Due to AMPAC’s commitment to continuous improvement specifications may change without notice.
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