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Ampac FireFinder II Series Installation, Comissioning & Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1 ireF inder...
  • Page 2 INCOMING ALARM CONDITION 1) INDICATION FIRE FIRE LED STEADY DESCRIPTION TYPE LOOP No SENSOR No STATUS: ALARM LCD DISPLAY OF DESCRIPTION DATE TIME TYPE, ADDRESS, DATE TIME AND NUMBER OF ALARMS SENSOR ALARMS 1 OF xx 2) SOUNDER SILENCE OR SOUND EVACUATION PRESS KEY SOUNDER EVACUATE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. About This Manual ........................1 Introduction ........................ 1 General Requirements ....................1 References......................... 1 Symbols ........................1 System Overview ........................2 FACP Configuration Examples ................... 3 FireFinder Description ......................4 Placing The Basic System Into Operation ................6 Unpacking ........................
  • Page 4 Setting the Function Daynight Facility ............... 32 Function Logs Facility ....................32 The Function Test Facility..................33 Function Manual I/O Control ..................34 Function Access (Level II) / Passwords (Level III) ............. 35 8.7.1 Forgotten Passwords ................. 35 Function Programming ..................... 35 8.8.1 Conventional Zone Programming ...............
  • Page 5 13.7 Specifications ......................75 13.8 Setting the SmartTerminal Controller Configuration in ConfigManager ...... 76 13.9 Setting the SmartTerminal Reporting Parameters in ConfigManager ......76 13.10 Trouble Shooting Chart .................... 77 RS232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing ............. 78 List of Compatible Devices ....................79 Certification Information .......................

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual Introduction This manual contains all the information required to install, commission and operate the FireFinder SERIES II Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) fitted with Version 6 software and is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in its installation, commissioning and operation. General Requirements The FireFinder Series II FACP has been designed and manufactured from high quality commercial components so as to comply with major world standards.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    System Overview The FireFinder Series II is an Intelligent Analogue / Addressable and / or Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel capable of supporting:  Apollo Discovery and XP95 Intelligent Detectors, Multisensor, Photoelectric, Ionisation, Thermal (heat) and CO detectors and Hochiki range of Detectors. ...

  • Page 8: Facp Configuration Examples

    FACP Configuration Examples 2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD (302-7350) OR FRONT PANEL CONTROL (302-6906) 16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD EARTH STUD (302-671B) MAINS CN17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) CH16 CH15 SWITCH L2+ L1- +35V L2+ L1- +35V L2+ L1- +35V L2+ L1- +35V CN20 DANGER CN13...

  • Page 9: Firefinder Description

    (max 32 Slave CPU’s) within the one cabinet may be fitted or external networking must be used. The FireFinder Series II has an internal ASPI (Ampac Serial Peripheral Interface) serial bus. This serial bus provides interfacing to the Brigade /PSU Monitor Board and if required up to eight (8) Sounder Board/s.
  • Page 10 BACKLIGHT MAIN BOARD RESET #2 UP TO 3 ADDITIONAL CN17 SLAVE CPU's (302-6692) RS485 COMMS TO CAN BE SLOTTED ONTO BACKPAN BORADS THE MAIN BOARD. CN11 LOOP COMMS EXTERNAL LOOP a b c COMMUNICATION O O O O O O CONNECTS TO O O O O O O...

  • Page 11: Placing The Basic System Into Operation

    Placing The Basic System Into Operation Unpacking Carefully unpack the FireFinder. The package should include:  FireFinder SERIES II Fire Alarm Control Panel  An Operators manual  003 keys Anti-Static Precautions To prevent damage to components, modules and boards, anti-static precautions MUST be observed while performing any task within the FACP.

  • Page 12: Operational Parameters

    Operational Parameters GENERAL Max No of Devices per Loop Max No of Devices per Conventional Zone Cable Loop Characteristics 2 core. 1.5 to 2.5mm² POWER SUPPLY Power Supply Output Voltage 27.4V Power Supply Output Current 2Amp, 5.6Amp or 18Amp 85 - 264VAC (47 – 63Hz) Power Supply Input Panel Current Draw 220 mA (min)

  • Page 13: Power Supplies And Ac Mains Installation

    Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation Generally the AC Mains will be connected to either a 2 Amp, 5 Amp or 18Amp 27 volt supply. These supplies will be either mounted in the upper or lower right hand corner of the cabinet with the Brigade Board mounted above or below.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Mains Earth

    4.8.1 Connecting the Mains Earth All earth cabling shall be terminated to the panel Chassis Earth Terminal in a star configuration. The earth cable closest to the cabinet body shall have an M4 SPW beneath the lug then an M4 SPW and M4 nut.
  • Page 15 5 AMP Power Supply Output Voltage: is set to 27.4 Volts. Mains cable should be no less than 0.75mm POWER SWITCH MAINS CORD BROWN (LOOKING AT REAR) (ACTIVE) BLUE (NEUTRAL) EARTH (GREEN) TO CHASSIS EARTH 27VDC TO BRIGADE TERMINAL PSU MONITOR BOARD BLACK L(AC) N(AC) (AC)

  • Page 16: Current Limiter, Fuse Board (Brd85Clfb)

    Current Limiter, Fuse Board (BRD85CLFB) The Current Limiter, Fuse Board provides protection for the boards, cards and other 27VDC distribution within the FACP when the 18Amp power supply is used. The four LED’s associated with the board indicate that 27VDC is available at each of the outputs CN1 – 5. BRD85CLFB N1236 0V+27V 0V...

  • Page 17: Brigade / Psu Monitor Board (Brd85Bpmb)

    4.10 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (BRD85BPMB) The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board monitors and controls the power supply, battery charging, monitored / un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 7 relay outputs. Providing the Power supply has adequate capacity, monitored Bell/Sounder O/P’s are capable of driving 2 X 2Amp circuits.
  • Page 18 Sounder 1.1 Sounder 1.1 To CN7 of the Main Controller Board Sndr 1.2 Monitored Sounder 1.2 Required Ohms Un-monitored F.A.R.E. Monitored Required F.A.R.E. Mon. Sounder 2 Un-monitored Sounder 2 Sounder 2 Aux Power Power O/P 1 & 2 Ohms Un-monitored F.W.R.E.

  • Page 19: Battery Connections (Tb1)

    4.10.1 Battery Connections (TB1) A FireFinder requires two (2) 12 volt batteries. The batteries should be placed into the bottom right hand side of the cabinet. A red and black lead coming from TB1 on the Brigade Board will be clearly seen in the same area, this lead is to be connected to the batteries red to positive and black to negative once the system is operating on Mains supply.

  • Page 20: Relay Output Connections (Tb6 - Tb10)

    4.10.4 Relay Output Connections (TB6 – TB10) The relay contacts are connected as shown below. Brigade/PSU Note 1: BATT FAIL DISABLE F.W.R.E. VALVE MON ALARM Monitor Board = 1A Fused monitored NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC...

  • Page 21: Main Board (Brd85Mba)

    4.11 Main Board (BRD85MBA) The Main Board is the "heart" of the FACP and carries the devices for interconnecting to all the other Boards, a buzzer for auditory indication, the backlight power supply for the LCD and CPU Reset. The Main CPU is mounted on this board and connected to it by CN11. The main connection board then provides interfacing to ...

  • Page 22: Front Panel Board (302-690)

    4.12 Front Panel Board (302-690) The Front Panel Board provides the buttons used to control the FACP as well as all LED indications. All LED’s are surface mounted and the buttons are embedded within the board. The LCD is viewed / protected by a clear Perspex screen.

  • Page 23: Main Cpu (Brd85Cpu)

    4.13 Main CPU (BRD85CPU) The Main CPU holds the main central processing unit for the FACP. BRD85CPU is a 4-layer surface mount board  The processor (U1) is a Motorola MC68302, running at 20MHz.  The external data bus is 16 bits wide. ...

  • Page 24: Slave Cpu (302-669)

    4.14 Slave CPU (302-669) The Slave CPU (Central Processing Unit) provides the interfacing signals and I/O’s required to allow the FACP to connect / communicate to a variety of termination boards. A single chip micro controller U1 controls all operations of the FACP Slave CPU. This device contains the control program within Read Only Memory (ROM).

  • Page 25: Conventional Zone Board (302-671)

    4.15 Conventional Zone Board (302-671) Under the control of a Slave CPU the Conventional Zone Board provides the interface between it and the external conventional devices. 16 Conventional zones, with a limit of 32 conventional detectors can be connected to TB4 to TB1. Connections To 27VDC To 302-699...

  • Page 26: Addressable Loop Termination Board (302-735)

    Connect the XP-95 / DISCOVERY loop to the panel as shown below. AMPAC strongly recommend that the LoopManager test set is used to check that the Apollo loop has been correctly installed and commissioned before connecting it to the FireFinder™.

  • Page 27: Addressable Loop Termination Board (Brd86Dltb-B)

     Note: Apollo devices L2 is +ve (positive), L1 is -ve (negative) AMPAC strongly recommend that the LoopManager test set is used to check that the Apollo loop has been correctly installed and commissioned before connecting it to the FireFinder™.

  • Page 28: Firefinder Control Panel

    FireFinder Control Panel Figure 24: The FireFinder™ Control Panel with an 8 Line LCD Controls & Indicators FIRE (Red): This LED will be illuminated steady if any fire alarms are present on the system. FAULT (Yellow): This LED will be illuminated steady if there are any faults on the system, whether they are loop faults, module faults, device faults etc.
  • Page 29 PREVIOUS This button is used for scrolling backwards through fire alarms, faults, or disablement’s displayed on the LCD. NEXT This button is used for scrolling forwards through fire alarms, faults, or disablement’s displayed on the LCD. BUZZER SILENCE Pressing this button will silence the panel buzzer, which sounds whenever there is a fire alarm or fault.
  • Page 30 DEVICE DISABLE / ENABLE This button is used to disable or re-enable selected individual or groups of detectors, devices or zones. F.W.R.E. FAULT / DISABLE (Yellow): Pressing this button will disable the FWRE output relay on the Output board. If disabled the associated LED will be illuminated. Pressing the button again will re-enable the FWRE relay.
  • Page 31 PALM: 000 FIREFINDER 16/2/2007 14.31.15 = Number of Customer defined text AMPAC EUROPE LTD Pre-alarms present PH: +44 (0) 1302 833 522 AC:1S FAULT: 000 SYSTEM IS NORMAL = Access Level 1 = Number of Sensor Mode Faults present DIS: 000...

  • Page 32: Functions And Menus

    In its normal state the FireFinder™ will display a screen similar to that shown below. PALM: 000 FIREFINDER 16/2/2007 14.31.15 = Number of Customer defined text AMPAC EUROPE LTD Pre-alarms present PH: +44 (0) 1302 833 522 AC:1S FAULT: 000 SYSTEM IS NORMAL = Access Level 1...

  • Page 33: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu The MAIN MENU is accessed by pressing MENU. MAIN MENU 0: ALARMS 1 :PREALARMS 2: FAULTS 3: DISABLES 4:STATUS 5 :TEST 6: SOUNDERS 7: PRINTER: SELECT NO. AC: 2S ALM: 000 PALM: 000 FLT: 000 DIS: 000 Figure 26: The Main Menu ...
  • Page 34 Once entered the LCD will then display a description of what that input or output does and its current state. Network: Note: This option is only available if the system configuration is networked.  Is pressed to gain access to NETWORK STATUS. DISPLAY NETWORK STATUS 0: NETWORK POINTS 1: REMOTE SLAVE MODULES 2: REMOTE EXTERNAL LED MIMIC MODULES...

  • Page 35: Testing Menu

    Figure 31: Display System Status AValues:   for a network panel is pressed to access AVALUES. Enter the Loop number then ENTER then Sensor number then ENTER. Loop 1 sensor 1 STAT: NORMAL AVALUE: 25 MODE: 0 I: 000 O:: 000 AC: 2S ALM: 000...
  • Page 36   To select the panel printer (if installed) then to forces it to Go ON or OFF  Line while sets the printer to an alarm mode operation only. Page 31...

  • Page 37: Main Functions

    Main Functions LEVEL III MAIN FUNCTIONS 0: DATE 1: TIME 2: DAY/NIGHT 3: LOGS 4: TESTS 5: I/O 5: PASSWORD 6: PROG SELECT NO. AC: 3S ALM: 000 PALM: 000 FLT: 000 DIS: 000 Figure 34: The Level II & III Functions Menu Setting the Function Date Facility Select FUNCTION.

  • Page 38: The Function Test Facility

    The type of log, number and totals logged, date and time of the ALARM, FAULT, DISABLE, SYSTEM or I/O as well as device information will be displayed. The SYSTEM screen displays events and watchdog activity. From these screens the operator can select two other facilities, they are;...

  • Page 39: Function Manual I/O Control

    Function Manual I/O Control Press  To display the Manual I/O Control menu MANUAL I/O CONTROL 0: INPUT 1 :OUTPUT 2: REMOVE ALL MANUAL CONTROL SELECT NO. AC: 3S ALM: 000 PALM: 000 FLT: 000 DIS: 000 Figure 35: The Manual I/O Control Menu Manual I/O control allows the technician to turn ON or OFF inputs and outputs off a device to facilitate testing or isolation of plant during maintenance.

  • Page 40: Function Access (Level Ii) / Passwords (Level Iii)

     Enter 9999 into the password field;  Take note of the 4 digit password button displayed on the screen;  Contact the AMPAC head office and quote this number;  A temporary password will be issued to allow access to the level 3 functions ...

  • Page 41: Conventional Zone Programming

    8.8.1 Conventional Zone Programming Press  Zone: Key in the zone number and enter or change the description ( DESC ) by pressing buttons to move the flashing underline or curser. The numeric buttons multiple times to access characters while at the same time using EDIT Zx DESC AND TYPE STRINGS DESC <...

  • Page 42: Device Programming

    After scrolling through the groups and entering what I/O GROUPS will be turned on by what module/s or device/s in a zone/s the operator is prompted to press ENTER to confirm the entries and / or changes. 8.8.2 Device Programming Press ...

  • Page 43: Output Programming

    8.8.4 Output Programming Press  OUTPUT: By following the screen prompts as above Add, Edit or Delete an output in a panel or on a loop. 8.8.5 Watchdog  This Function provides a counter to record any re-initialisation of the processor. If due to a software failure the panel is automatically reset then the counter will increment by 1.

  • Page 44: Mismatch Detected

    8.8.8 Mismatch Detected If a mismatch is detected the Normal Default Screen will change to that shown below. Go to the Programming Menu and select either  Resolve Extra Modules and Devices then   (Device Type) or (Mode) to resolve the mismatch, OR On Site Programming to resolve manually. Loop 1 Sensor 1 L1 S6 Z1 STAT: TYPE MISMATCH ZONE FAULTS 1 of 1...

  • Page 45: Incoming Fire Alarm Signal

    Incoming Fire Alarm Signal  Will operate the red common LED fire indicator  Will display location of fire alarm origin on the LCD  Will activate external alarm.  Will activate the internal FACP buzzer.  Will activate any ancillary equipment so programmed. ...

  • Page 46: Accessing A Loop, Sensor Or Zone

    Accessing a Loop, Sensor or Zone LOOP OR SENSOR  From the default display, press LOOP  Enter the loop number you wish to interrogate then press SENSOR.  Press the button for the sensor number.  Press the TO button if you wish to access a range of sensors on the loop, ...

  • Page 47: Expanding The Facp With Compatible Firefinder Boards

    Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder Boards 11.1 Ancillary Services The FACP has been designed such that detectors and/or call points, in addition to giving an alarm and calling the fire brigade, will close or open circuits of ancillary services by means of relays or similar devices.

  • Page 48: 16/16 Input / Output Board (302-672)

    11.3 16/16 Input / Output Board (302-672) The Input / Output Board is connected to the slave CPU via CN1 and acts as the interface between the Slave CPU, 8 Way Relay Board and the 16 Way Opto Input Board. Dependant on the panel configuration a maximum of 8 Input / Output boards can be daisy chained together.

  • Page 49: Way Input Board (302-677)

    11.5 16 Way Input Board (302-677) Opto-Inputs: Up to 16 inputs can be connected to the 16 Way Input Board. These inputs are required to be voltage free contacts as shown below. AS AN EXAMPLE INPUTS 1 AND 16 CONNECTED TO VOLTAGE-FREE CONTACTS 3 4 5 6 7 COMCOM...

  • Page 50: Zone Led Mimic Board (302-700)

    11.7 32 Zone LED Mimic Board (302-700) The 32 Zone LED Mimic Board connects to the internal serial communication bus and provides visual indication by way of flashing LED’s zones in an alarm and /or fault (32 fire alarm LED’s and 32 fault LED’s) condition.

  • Page 51: External Control Interface Board (Brd85Eci)

    11.8 External Control Interface Board (BRD85ECI) The External Control Interface Board provides interfacing for 8 external 0V control inputs that are configured as outlined in the table below. The FACP is programmed to recognise the individual inputs as listed and initiates the appropriate response.

  • Page 52: Valve Display Module (302-716)

    11.9 Valve Display Module (302-716) The Valve Display Board connects to the internal serial communication bus and provides visual indication of whether or not a monitored valve is open or closed (16 x Valve open [green LED’s], 16 x Valve closed [Yellow LED’s]). Depending on the panel configuration a maximum of 8 modules can be daisy chained together per Controller.

  • Page 53: Pump Display Module (302-717)

    11.10 Pump Display Module (302-717) The Pump Display Board connects to the internal serial communication bus and provides visual indication of a pump’s status (8 x Supply Healthy, 8 x Pump Running, 8 x Pump Fault). Depending on the panel configuration a maximum of 10 modules can be daisy chained together per Controller.

  • Page 54: Fire Fan Module (Brd25Fcb)

    11.11 Fire Fan Module (BRD25FCB) The Fire Fan Module has four (4) separate fan controls each having an On, Auto and Off function switch and a set of three (3) monitoring LED’s. The LED’s indicate the status of the equipment e.g. Run, Fault or Stop.

  • Page 55: Zone & General Indicator Card (Brd85Gibb)

    11.13 Zone & General Indicator Card (BRD85GIBB) The General Indicator Card (BRD85GIBB) comes in two versions each consisting of a front clip on surround, decal, mounting frame, PCB and is clipped into the front panel of the FACP to provide visual LED indication of;...

  • Page 56: Switch And Indicator Card (Brd25Gib - B)

    11.14 Switch and Indicator Card (BRD25GIB – B) This Card can effectively perform 2 different functions. Firstly the indicators monitor the first 8 inputs of the 16 Way Input Termination Board while secondly the switches can be programmed to manually operate a specific relay in the system.

  • Page 57: Way Sounder / Bell Monitor Board (302-7420/1)

    11.15 8 Way Sounder / Bell Monitor Board (302-7420/1) The 8 way Sounder Monitor Board allow a larger number of bells and sounders to be connected to the FireFinder™ System. The 302-742 is built in two versions: 1. 302-7420: All outputs are monitored and provide 1 Amp per circuit. 2.

  • Page 58: Led Mimic Board (302-715)

    11.16 LED Mimic Board (302-715) The LED Mimic Board has been designed to communicate with the Main Panel using RS485 protocol so as it can remotely mimic that panel’s LED’s and switches. The Mimic therefore can display the status of 32 Zones, 5 specific common outputs ( Alarm, Pre-alarm, DBA, Fault, Normal ) and can be configured to have 5 input switches ( Mimic Reset, Lamp Test, Buzzer Mute, Bell Disable, Evacuate ), 1 remote Buzzer output as well as 1 software configurable 1A relay output and 1 voltage free driven input.
  • Page 59 Alarm (Red) Pre-Alarm (Red) DBA (Yellow) Defect (Yellow) Normal (Green) Reset (momentary) Lamp Test (momentary) Buzzer Mute (momentary) Bell Isolate (keyswitch option available) Evacuate (keywsitch option available) Buzzer ZONES 32 ZONE MIMIC LEDS ( 8 PER CONNECTOR) ZONES 1 - 8 ZONES 9 - 16 ZONES 17 - 24 ZONES 25 - 32...

  • Page 60: Printer

    11.17 Printer Specifications  Printing method: directed impact dot matrix  Interface: 8 bit parallel interface  Printing mechanism: 4/6 pin shuttle  Interface port: 26 PIN flat plug 11.17.1 Indicators and Buttons The front panel has an LED indicator and two buttons SEL (SELECT), LF (LINE FEED). Press to Release PUSH to lock Mechanism...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    Self-Test Mode With power applied (green LED illuminated) push the SEL button. This will turn off the LED. Press and hold in the LF button, then press the SEL button again and the printer will enter the Self Test mode. Self-test will print out all the valid characters in the character sets. Exit the Self-Test Mode: After printing out the complete Self-Test list the printer will exit the mode automatically;...
  • Page 62 Mechanism Release Hinges Button PUSH Push Buttons Paper Note: Ink Ribbon Front Door Removed Cassette Note: Replacement Paper Roll Front Door Removed Figure 73: Head Mechanism Rotation and Paper Roll Removal / Insertion Take out the empty paper roll and roller Put the new paper roll onto the paper roller and replace as shown above.

  • Page 63: Printer Connections And Jumpering

    11.17.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering Mounted on the back of the printer mechanism is the PCB that carries the;  Connectors for interconnection to the Main Board,  Jumper links required to set the programmed print modes; and  Printer 5 volt DC Power Supply. 5V Power Supply Connector to Main Board UP-ATHZP...

  • Page 64: Expanding The System Through Networking

    Expanding the System Through Networking Expanding the system can be achieved in various ways and requires the use of boards specifically designed for communications purposes and boards that actually expand the system. 12.1 Communications: Network Interface Card (BRD85NIC) The Network Interface Board provides the RS485 communication buses via CN18 on the Main Controller (Loop Comms) to allow the networking of multiple panels in different combinations, e.g.
  • Page 65 PANEL 1 CN17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) CH16 CH15 CN20 CN13 CN14 CN15 CN11 CN18 RN20 RN17 CN10 PSU MONITOR CN16 BRIGADE I/F 16 Way MODEM 16 Way EXPANSION PANEL EXPANSION LEDS FRONT PANEL PRINTER CN17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) CH16 CH15 CN20...

  • Page 66: Communications Extender Board (Brd82Ltb)

    12.2 Communications Extender Board (BRD82LTB) The Communications Extender Board is mounted inside the FACP and provides protected RS485 communications and 27VDC to the SmartTerminal Termination Board/s and LCD/s and LED Mimics. CH16 +24VDC C O M CN20 TO NEXT SmartTerminal RJ45 SHIELD +24V...

  • Page 67: High Level Interface Expander (Brd43Spb)

    12.3 High Level Interface Expander (BRD43SPB) Hardware The High Level Interface Expander consists of a serial port under the control of a microcontroller. Communications between the FACP and this board is via the RS485 control bus with each board having a dedicated link and selectable 4 bit address. RS485 SERIAL FACP BUS...
  • Page 68 RS 232 RS 485 CN17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) CH16 CH15 CN20 RJ45 CN13 CN14 CN15 CN11 CN18 RS485 HLI CONTROLLER SmartGraphics (BRD43SPB) FACP MODBUS RN20 RN17 FACP 0V ADDRESS ZDN2 1 2 3 4 RS 232 RJ45 RS 485 CN10 PSU MONITOR CN16...

  • Page 69: Expansion Board (302-688)

    12.4 Expansion Board (302-688) The Expansion Connection Board is used to increase the capacity of the controller from 4 Slave CPU’s to 8. Connection from the Controller to the Expansion Board, which must be mounted within 200mm of the Controller, is made via a 20 way flat cable Slave CPU number 5 is an integral part of the Expansion Board, only Slave CPU’s 6, 7 and 8 are plug ins.

  • Page 70: Smartterminal

    SmartTerminal SmartTerminal connects to the FireFinder Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) via the RS485 multidrop communication port. Generally it is designed to be used anywhere where the status of the FACP is required to be monitored by local personnel and limited control is required. ...
  • Page 71 Controls & Indicators DELAY ACTIVE OVERRIDE (Yellow) The LED is illuminated when a device has been activated and the device is configured to have a delay before operating the brigade output and alarm devices. The LED is turned off when the delay expires and the brigade output and alarm devices are activated or the delay is overridden by the use of the delay override.
  • Page 72 FIRE SILENCE BUZZER (Red) The LED is illuminated when one or more devices are reporting a FIRE condition and are not disabled. Silence Buzzer Silences the panel buzzer. Buzzer is activated under the following conditions:  Alarm condition  Devices – missing, out of calibration, wrong type, reporting an internal error ...
  • Page 73 Key Switch Controls enable key switch. = OFF, = ON Access level 1 (OFF) By Default. Only the Acknowledge, previous and next front panel controls are operative. All other controls operate in access level two. Access level 2 (ON) is entered when the key-switch is in the ENABLED position. Buzzer The Buzzer is activated under the following conditions and can be silenced by pressing the Acknowledge (ACK) control locally or on the FACP.

  • Page 74: Lcd Screen Format

    13.2 LCD Screen Format There are 3 events that can be reported and displayed by SmartTerminal. The types of event are;  Fire  Faults and  Disables. The types of events are only associated with sensors and detectors hence faults associated with modules, loops O/C –...
  • Page 75 Normal / Default: The format for reporting that everything is normal is: Current Date and Time (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM) System Status This screen is only displayed when there are no alarms, fault or disables on the panel. The default screen is only displayed when there are no device alarms, device faults or device disables present on the system.

  • Page 76: Operation

    13.3 Operation The operation of SmartTerminal can be considered to be in one of three states, these are; 1. Power up - when the SmartTerminal is initialising 2. Normal - when the SmartTerminal address has been set and is communicating with the FACP, reporting normal / abnormal conditions and controlling the FACP via the front panel controls 3.

  • Page 77: Setting The Address

    13.4 Setting the Address Open the front door; locate the “CONFIG” button situated on the left hand side of the PCB and press for 3 seconds. The buzzer and “Config” LED will double beep and flash respectively to indicate that the Configuration mode has been entered.

  • Page 78: Mechanical

    13.5 Mechanical SmartTerminal essentially consists of two PCBs; 1. BRD82LTB – FACP –. The LCDA Termination Board is mounted inside the FACP and provides the protected RS485 communications and 27VDC to the SmartTerminal. 2. BRD82ICC2 – Control, LCD Communications and LCD Driver Board SmartTerminal can be supplied in three variants Slim Line ABS (externally powered) BX1 ABS (externally powered) and BX1 ABS (internally powered) and consists of;...

  • Page 79: Installation & Cabling

    13.6 Installation & Cabling The Communications Extender Board (Item Number 159-0129) should be mounted into the FACP and cabled as shown below. It should be noted the Communications Extender Board and its supporting plate is mounted in a piggy back fashion onto one of the loop / zone boards. 2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD (302-7350) L2+ L1-...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    13.7 Specifications MECHANICAL Dimensions ABS Cabinet: ( mm ) 195mm (H) x 345mm (W) x 50mm (D) ENVIROMENTAL Temperature: -5ºC to + 55ºC Humidity: 25% to 75% INPUT POWER Operating Voltage ( nominal ): 27VDC Operating Voltage ( minimum ): 18VDC 12.4mA (back light, off buzzer off”) Quiescent Current @ 26.5VDC:...

  • Page 81: Setting The Smartterminal Controller Configuration In Configmanager

    13.8 Setting the SmartTerminal Controller Configuration in ConfigManager Right click on the Controller icon and select “Edit Module Types” to bring up the following screen/s. Figure 90: The Controller Edit / Add Module Types Screens Click within the check box to “tick” the check box and click OK.

  • Page 82: Trouble Shooting Chart

    In the above example Card 1 & 2;  Are active  Are situated in the factory floor area 8  Will display all Alarms  Will not display any Faults, and  Will not display any Disables Card 3 ...

  • Page 83: Rs232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing

    Rx Data DB9F CONNECTOR DB9F CONNECTOR ( Female Rear View ) ( Female Rear View ) Plugs into FACP To Modem or PC Figure 93: Modem / Programming / Debug Cabling  Note: Debug/Notebook cables are available from AMPAC Page 78...

  • Page 84: List Of Compatible Devices

    Sounder Control Unit 55000-823 Apollo XP95 Intrinsically Safe Protocol Translator 55000-855 Zone Monitor 55000-813 Loop Sounder 55000-261 Ampac 3-IOD 3 Input / 3 Output Device Consult your local Ampac SID Single Input Device Ampac Distributor Ampac Zone Interface Device Page 79...
  • Page 85 Hochiki DFJ-60B Type B Heat Hochiki DCD-C Type C Heat Hochiki DFJ-90D Type D Heat Smoke Detectors AMPAC Fireray 2000 Beam Detector Hochiki SIH-AM Ionisation Smoke Detector Hochiki SIH-AMB Ionisation Smoke Detector Hochiki SIJ-AS Ionisation Smoke Detector Hochiki SIJ-ASN Ionisation Smoke Detector...

  • Page 86: Certification Information

    Certification Information The FireFinder™ is designed and manufactured by: AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD 7 Ledgar Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Western Australia HEAD OFFICE 61-8-9242 3333 FAX: 61-8-9242 3334 Manufactured to: Certificate of Compliance Number: Equipment Serial Number: Date of Manufacture:...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting Chart

    Can not access Function menu Incorrect Password entered Ring AMPAC and directions will be given to Forgotten password provide you with a temporary code An Analogue Fault occurs when using a A 1.8k Ohm resistor must be placed in series with...

  • Page 88: Address Setting

    Address Setting BINARY ADDRESS SETTING (APOLLO) SERIES XP95 - ADDRESS DATA DIL SWITCH: ON = 1 OFF = 0 ADDRESS TAG FOR DETECTORS (I/O DEVICES) DIL switch setting DIL switch setting DIL switch setting DIL switch setting DIL switch setting Addr 1234567 Addr...

  • Page 89: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms ACF: ANCILLARY CONTROL FACILITY ACKD: ACKNOWLEDGED AHU: AIR HANDLING UNIT ALM: ALARM AVF: ALARM VERIFICATION FACILITY AZF: ALARM ZONE FACILITY AZC: ALARM ZONE CIRCUIT RELAY COMMON CONTACT (WIPER) CIC: CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD CONNECTOR CPU: COMMON PROCESSOR UNIT DGP: DATA GATHERING POINT EARTH:...

  • Page 90: Definitions

    Definitions Addressable system - a fire alarm and detection system that contains addressable alarm zone facilities or addressable control devices. Alarm Verification Facility (AVF) - that part of the FACP, which provides an automatic resetting function for spurious alarm signals so that they will not inadvertently initiate Master Alarm Facility (MAF), or ACF functions.

  • Page 91: Quick Reference Guides

    Quick Reference Guides The following guides;  Prompt / assist an experienced operator to move through the Menu and Function facilities of the FACP without having to consult the main body this manual; and  Provide a proforma for Brigade response to an alarm Quick Reference FireFinder MAIN MENU OPTIONS...
  • Page 92 FUNCTION MENU OPTIONS Quick Reference FireFinder FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) ) MENU FUNCTION FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) ) DATE ( DD/MM/YYYY ) MENU MENU FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) ) FUNCTION FUNCTION SPACE...
  • Page 94 Email: info.nsw@ampac.net Assessed to ISO9001 LPCB ref. no 952 (HEAD OFFICE) (AMPAC Europe) UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT NOTE: Due to AMPAC’s commitment to continuous improvement specifications may change without notice.

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