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Ampac SP Series Installation, Commissioning & Operation

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  • Page 1 Installation Commissioning & Operation FireFinder ™ SP Series ConfigManager Version advanced warning “ Our aim is to provide ‘ Consistently Excellent Service ’ in the eyes of our customers ” MAN2744 NAB Revision: June 2008...
  • Page 3 FireFinder ™ FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE INDICATION ( INCOMING FIRE ALARM CONDITION ) ALARM ALARM LED FLASHING LCD DISPLAY OF DESCRIPTION Loop X sensor X TYPE TYPE, ADDRESS, DATE & TIME LX SX ZX STAT: ALARM AND NUMBER OF DATE & TIME UNACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS ZONE ALARMS X OF XX ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Page No Non Disclosure Agreement ......................1 About This Manual ........................2 Introduction ........................2 General Requirements ....................2 References........................2 Symbols .........................2 System Overview..........................3 FireFinder Description......................5 Placing The Basic System Into Operation .................7 Unpacking........................7 Anti-Static Precautions ....................7 Working On The System ....................7 The Cabinet ........................7 Mounting The Cabinet ....................7 Operational Parameters ....................8...
  • Page 5 Printer ..........................29 6.9.1 Indicators and Buttons ................29 6.9.2 Maintenance....................30 6.9.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering ............31 6.9.4 Printer 5 Volt Power Supply ( 302-713 ).............31 Expanding the System Through Networking ................32 Communications: Controller Interface Card 302 - 725..........32 Communications: Network Interface Card 302 - 724..........32 Expansion Board ( 302-688 )..................33 Expansion Controller ....................33 Networking ........................34...
  • Page 6 The Main Menu ...........................72 14.1 Status Menu.........................72 14.2 Testing Menu.......................74 14.2.1 Alarm Test ....................74 14.2.2 Fault Test......................74 14.2.3 Lamp Test.....................74 Main Functions ...........................75 15.1 Setting the Function Date Facility................75 15.2 Setting the Function Time Facility ................75 15.3 Setting the Function Daynight Facility ..............75 15.4 Function Logs Facility....................75 15.5...

  • Page 7: Non Disclosure Agreement

    Proprietary information which is disclosed to the Trader by AMPAC under this Agreement. Proprietary Information disclosed under this Agreement may be used by the Trader only for the purpose of carrying out work on or with AMPAC supplied equipment and may not be used for any other purpose whatsoever.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation About This Manual Introduction FireFinder™ SP This manual contains all the information required to install, commission and operate the series 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.

  • Page 9: System Overview

    ALARM FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER O N PR E-ALARM ALARM AUX AL ARM FIREFINDER 15/1/2003 14:00:00 FAULT AMPAC WAR N I NG SYS FAULT PH: 08 9242 3333 SYSTEM IS NORMAL SU PPLY FAULT ISOLATED ADDRESSABLE EA RTH FAULT SINGLE INPUT...
  • Page 10 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation FACP Configuration Examples 2 LOOP TERMINATION BOARD (302-7350) OR FRONT PANEL CONTROL (302-6906) 16Z CONVENTIONAL BOARD EARTH STUD (302-671B) C N 17 MAINS MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) C H16 CH 15 SWITCH +35V +35 V L2+ L1- +35V L2+ L1-...

  • Page 11: Firefinder Tm Description

    (max 32 Slave CPU’s) within the one cabinet may be fitted or external networking must be used. FireFinder™ 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 (302-7420/1).
  • Page 12 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Master / Sub FACP : Where there are one or more FACP’s configured as local panels then each report the status of their associated zones/devices to a MFACP. There is no control between local panels as the MFACP is structured to have full control of the entire system.

  • Page 13: Placing The Basic System Into Operation

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Placing The Basic System Into Operation Unpacking FireFinder™ Carefully unpack the The package should include: FireFinder™ 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 14: Operational Parameters

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Operational Parameters Temperature: -5ºC to + 55ºC Humidity: 25% to 75% IP Rating IP51 Maximum Number of Devices per Loop: Maximum Number of Devices per Conventional Zone: Cable Loop Characteristics: 2 core. 1.5 to 2.5mm² Power Supply Output Voltage: 27V ( Set to 27.2V ) Power Supply Output Current:...

  • Page 15: Power Supplies And Ac Mains Installation

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Fire Alarm Bell Connection Two core 1.5mm PVC sheathed MIMS ( Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed ) to the bell location. Brigade Connection Via Telecom Two core 1.5mm² PVC sheathed MIMS from the FACP to the Telecom MDF. RJ45 Multi-drop Serial Port Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation AC Mains will be connected to either a 2 Amp, 5 Amp or 18Amp 27 volt supply.
  • Page 16 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation POWER SWITCH MAINS CORD BROWN (LOOKING AT REAR) (ACTIVE) BLUE (NEUTRAL) EARTH (GREEN) TO CHASSIS EARTH 27VDC TO BRIGADE TERMINAL PSU MONITOR BOARD BLACK NOTE: Output Voltage is Set to 27.4 Volts. FUSE Rating L(AC) N(AC) (AC) 2 Amp 3AG Slow Blow...

  • Page 17: Current Limiter, Fuse Board

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Current Limiter, Fuse Board 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 –...

  • Page 18: Brigade / Psu Monitor Board 302 - 6730

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.10 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board 302 - 6730 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 19 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation F3 2A Bell 2 To CN7 of the Main Controller Board Bell 1 F2 2A Monitored Required Ohms Bell Un-monitored or Sounder Auxiliary Monitored F4 1A Required Note: If a diode is NOT fitted internally to a bell / sounder a diode MUST be fitted as shown - fit 1N4004 or similar...

  • Page 20: Brigade / Psu Monitor Board & Battery Connections

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.11 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board & Battery Connections FireFinder™ can be supplied with 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 21: Connecting A Bell / Sounder To The Brigade / Psu Monitor Board

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.15 Connecting a Bell / Sounder to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board Sounders are connected to the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board as shown below. If more sounders are required, the Sounder / Bell Control Board ( 302-7420 ) must be used. Note: TB3 is located on the top Brigade/PSU...

  • Page 22: Main Board Brd85Mba

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.18 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.

  • Page 23: Front Panel Board 302 -690

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation CN17 RESET BACKLIGHT SW 1 RS485 CN20 COMMS CN13 CN14 CN15 CN11 SLAVE CPU4 SLAVE CPU3 SLAVE CPU2 a b c O O O O O O NETWORKING O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O...

  • Page 24: Main Cpu Brd85Cpu

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.20 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. The board has 256 Kbytes (128K x 16) of EPROM (U2,U3).

  • Page 25: Slave Cpu 302-669

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.21 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 26: Rs232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.22 RS232 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing The modem I/O port is a DB9 connector ( CN8 situated on the lower left hand corner of the Main Board BRD85MBA ) that is normally used for programming of the FACP via the serial port of a PC or Laptop. The Controller also has the required hand shaking to support connection to a Modem, thus allowing the FACP to be programmed from a remote site that has an established telephone connection.

  • Page 27: Conventional Zone Board 302 - 6710

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 5.24 Conventional Zone Board 302 - 6710 Under the control of a Slave CPU the 302-6710 Conventional Zone Board provides the interface between it and the external conventional devices. 16 Conventional zones can be connected to TB4 TB1.

  • Page 28: Addressable Loop Termination Board 302 - 7350

    Note: Apollo devices L2 is +ve (positive), L1 is -ve (negative) Connect the XP-95 / DISCOVERY loop to the panel as shown below. LoopManager AMPAC strongly recommend that the test set is used to check that the Apollo loop has been FireFinder™...

  • Page 29: Expanding The Facp With Compatible Firefinder Boards

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder Boards Numbers in Italic are Panel Add On Order Codes Module / Function..........Order Codes Max Number Off • 16/16 Input / Output Board ..........(302-6720) 8 per Slave CPU ( SP1X: 159-0113, SP8X: 159-0051, SP16X: 159-0009 ) •...

  • Page 30: 16/16 Input / Output Board 302 - 6720

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 16/16 Input / Output Board 302 - 6720 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 31: Way Input Board 302 - 6770

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 16 Way Input Board 302 - 6770 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 COMCOM...

  • Page 32: Fire Fan Module Brd25Fcb

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 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 eg. Run, Fault or Stop.

  • Page 33: Zone & General Indicator Card

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Zone & General Indicator Card 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 34: Way Sounder Monitor Board 302 - 7420 / 1

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 8 Way Sounder 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.

  • Page 35: Printer

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 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 6.9.1 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 36: Maintenance

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Exit the Self-Test Mode: a) After printing out the complete Self-Test list the printer will exit the mode automatically; or b) Press the SEL button and the printer will immediately exit the Self-Test mode. 6.9.2 Maintenance Installing The Ribbon Cassette The printer has a factory loaded ink ribbon cassette.

  • Page 37: Printer Connections And Jumpering

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Note #1: Press only on the PUSH label to return the head mechanism back into position. Note #2 :The above instructions are graphically displayed on the inside of the front cover. 6.9.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering Mounted on the back of the printer mechanism is the PCB that carries the;...

  • Page 38: Expanding The System Through Networking

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 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. Communications: Controller Interface Card 302 - 725 The Controller Interface Card ( CIC ) provides 1 X RS232 O/P for High Level Interfaces, Graphics etc., 1 X half duplex RS485 O/P for external LED Mimics, High level Interfaces –...

  • Page 39: Expansion Board ( 302-688 )

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Expansion Board ( 302-688 ) The Expansion Connection Board is used t 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 Connections Connector...

  • Page 40: Networking

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Networking When FACP’s are connected to each other they form a “ NETWORK “. Individual FACP’s in the Network are referred to as NODES. The Network as defined by the limitations of the installation can consist of a number of Nodes, the number of Nodes being dependant on the configuration of each Node.
  • Page 41 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation NOTES: FIREFINDER BACKLIGHT MAXIMUM DISTANCES BETWEEN PANELS = 1.2KM CN17 PANEL No1 CN13 CN15 IF GREATER DISTANCE ARE REQUIRED A RS422 REPEATER CN11 (BLACK BOX 352A or 352A-F) TO BE FITTED EVERY 1.2KM LOO P COMM S RN17 AFTER THE FIRST 1.2KM NODE A DDRES S...

  • Page 42: Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Panel 302 - 7200

    The controls function in the same way as those on the FACP. NORMAL FIRE FAULT ISOLATE PRE-ALARM FireFinder 16/12/2004 12:32:42 AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA MENU SYSTEM IS NORMAL PREVIOUS NEXT ACKNOWLEDGE Figure 51: Liquid Crystal Display Repeater Front Panel PRINTER...

  • Page 43: Smartterminal

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation SmartTerminal SmartTerminal FireFinder™ connects to the 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. SmartTerminal Has front panel controls that allow the resetting of alarms and activation/silencing of alarm devices.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Specifications Mechanical Dimensions ABS Cabinet: ( mm ) 300H x 360W x 100D Environmental -5ºC to + 55ºC Temperature: 25% to 75% Humidity: Input Power 27VDC Operating Voltage ( nominal ): 18VDC Operating Voltage ( minimum ): 12.4mA (back light, off buzzer off”) Quiescent Current @ 26.5VDC: 43.8mA (back light on, buzzer on)

  • Page 45: Operational & Key Features

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Operational & Key Features SmartTerminal FireFinder™ complies with AS4428 /NZS4512 and designed for use with the series of FACP’s. SmartTerminal 4 line by 40 character LCD with backlight and navigation keys keys allow the be used for FACP operation and interrogation.

  • Page 46: Installation & Cabling

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation KNOCKOUTS TOP ( x15 ) KEY HOLE KEY HOLE BACK ( x 4 ) MOUNTING MOUNTING HOLE HOLE C N 1 TB2 TB1 C N3 D2 5 +24V +24V CN 2 RS485 IN RS 485 O UT POW ER I N POW ER O UT DISCHARGE POINT...

  • Page 47: Setting The Address

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation SmartTerminal is then connected to the FACP as shown below. SHIELDED COMMS CABLE FACP FRONT PANEL CONTROL (BRD85CTLA) +24VDC RJ45 CN 17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD (BRD85MBA) C H16 CABLE C H1 5 D 13 CN20 SHIELD C N13...

  • Page 48: Setting The Smartterminal Controller Configuration In Configmanager

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation SmartTerminal Setting the Controller Configuration in ConfigManager Right click on the Controller icon and select “Edit Module Types” to bring up the following screen/s. Figure 59: The Controller Edit / Add Module Types Screens Click within the check box to “tick”...

  • Page 49: Smartterminal Controls

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation In the above example Card 1 & 2; are active are situated in the factory floor area 8 iii. will display all Alarms will not display any Faults, and will not display any Disables Card 3 is active is situated in the stores area...
  • Page 50 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Warning System Isolate Press to isolate the Warning System output (associated LED illuminated). WARNING SYSTEM Press again to re-enable the output (associated LED extinguished). Active at access level 2 only. ISOLATE Previous Primary Function Press to display the previously displayed LCD screen PREVIOUS Secondary Function...

  • Page 51: Smartterminal Indicators

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Buzzer The Buzzer is activated under the following conditions and can be silenced by pressing the Acknowledge (ACK) control locally or on the FACP. Alarm condition Devices – missing, out of calibration, wrong type, reporting an internal error Loops –...
  • Page 52 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Power Fault Illuminated when there is a fault with the power supply. Fault can be no POWER FAULT mains, high charger voltage, low battery voltage or missing/damaged battery System Fault Illuminated when the FACP is unable to provide mandatory functions. SYSTEM FAULT Indicator is latched, until cleared by reset Earth Fault...

  • Page 53: Lcd Screen Format

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation LCD Screen Format SmartTerminal There are 3 events that can be reported and displayed by . 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 54: Trouble Shooting Chart

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Normal / Default The format for reporting that everything is normal is: LCD Line Number Information Current Date and Time (DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM) System Status Blank Blank The 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 55: Agent Release Control

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Agent Release Control Agent Release control consists of an Agent Release Card (ACC), Termination Board and an optional Local Control Station. 10.1 Operation Introduction The Agent Release Module and Termination Board communicate with the FACP via the RS485 multi-drop bus.
  • Page 56 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation The agent release indicator on the ACC at the FACP and LCSs is illuminated when the pressure switch input on the termination board is activated or, immediately depending on how the pressure switch is configured – refer to FACP on-site programming). Gas-fired relay output is activated.
  • Page 57 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation If the lock-off valve or service inhibit is activated to the ON position during the sequence, then the sequence is aborted. This means the automatic activation indicators at the ACC and LCSs are extinguished and the Stage 1 and Stage 2 outputs are switched OFF. The system inoperative output is also be activated.
  • Page 58 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Manual Activation It is possible to initiate a manual release whilst the module is in the auto mode. A manual release is initiated by operating the manual release control at the FACP or on the LCS. If an automatic release sequence has not started, then the manual release sequence proceeds as normal.
  • Page 59 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Fault Monitoring The sources of fault in the system are: Pressure switch monitoring circuit Low pressure switch monitoring circuit Lock-off valve monitoring circuit Selected activation circuit Stage 1 outputs Stage 2 outputs Fault in the trigger zones Fault on the interlock input Fault with a LCS Low agent pressure...

  • Page 60: Agent Release Module Brd25Arb -A

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation When the pressure switch is not active, it signals that there is a full bottle of agent available to be discharged. In order for the agent release module to respond to a manual mechanical release, the pressure switch must have been previously not active, to signify that a full bottle of agent is available 10.2 Agent Release Module The Agent Release Module controls and monitors all the requirements for agent release and carries the...
  • Page 61 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation AGENT – Blue DISCHARGED Illuminated when the pressure switch indicates the agent has been released. For Pyrogen, feedback is from the thermal switch. If there is no pressure switch fitted, the indicator shall be illuminated immediately the agent release signal is activated (Selected via FACP on-site programming –...

  • Page 62: Local Control Station ( Lcs ) Brd25Arb -B

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Agent Release Module PCB Layout The PCB is fitted with two 2 x RJ45 connectors CN6 & 7 for power (27VDC) and communications (RS485) for communications between the Agent Release Module and the FACP Main Control Board. COMMS IN / OUT Agent Inhibit TERMINATOR...

  • Page 63: Agent Release Termination Board Brd25Atb

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Local Control Station Layout The Local Control Station is supplied with its own mounting panel. The Comms line is RS485 between the Local Control Station and the Main Control Board. The Interlock is a monitored input with 10KΩ EOL used to determine if air conditioning dampers and doors are closed.

  • Page 64: Interface Wiring

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation The Agent Termination Board interfaces to; The FACP via CN1, CN2 continuing the RS485 communications bus if required. LK1 is inserted if this is the last backpan board on the bus. LCS’s ( up to 4 ) via TB1. LK1 is inserted in the last board in the RS485 Bus Monitored Inputs: via TB2.
  • Page 65 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Solenoid & Metron This input relies on N/O or N/C relay contacts used in conjunction with 22KΩ EOL and 4K7Ω series resistors. The type of agent release mechanism and contacts used has to be set in the Programming Menu for the input to function as per the manufacturers specifications and be in accordance with the relevant Standard.

  • Page 66: Warning Signs

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 10.8 Warning Signs Description The warning signs are driven by a 2 wire system and may be configured for single or dual stage operation. An on-board buzzer provides an audible warning which may be disabled by removing JP3. External evacuation devices, eg sounders may be connected to TB3 of the input termination board.
  • Page 67 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation WARNING SIGN TERMINATION BRD VANTAGE COM + 2 WIRE INPUT FROM AGENT TERMINATION BOARD BACKPAN RETAINING SOUNDER S TG1 TO NEXT WARNING SIGN IF USED SCREWS IN EACH CORNER (MAX 1) STG2 BUZZER MUTE FIT 10K EOL TO LAST SIGN (MAX 6) BRD 42WTB2-A CN1/2...

  • Page 68: Occupant Warning Systems

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Occupant Warning Systems The EV20, EV40, EV60 and EV120 are compact single zone occupant warning devices that when triggered produce Alert and Evacuation signals to meet the requirements of AS1670.4. EV20 At the heart of an EV20 single zone occupant warning system is a microprocessor that generates the alert and evacuation signals, controls timing and the input / output.
  • Page 69 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Control Module When the control switch is in; AUTOMATIC - occupant warning signals and if applicable verbal messaging is under the control of the microprocessor and outputted to the speaker system when it receives a “warning system” signal from the FACP.
  • Page 70 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation EV20 Cabling EV20 222-0008 +27V EV20 OUTPUT COMMON 47K IS PLACED ACROSS LAST WARNING SPEAKER ON THE CIRCUIT SYSTEM BRIGADE EV20 CONTROL MIC PRE-AMP MONITOR EVACUATION BOARD SYSTEM PINK BLACK COMMON 3 CN1 2 GREEN ISOLATE ORANGE...

  • Page 71: Jumper Settings

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation EV40 Cabling NOTE 1: "WARNING SYSTEM" IS A MONITORED FACP O/P. THE EOL 8 OHM IS ONBOARD THE EV40 AND IS EFFECTIVELY MADE TO BE O/C SPARE (AT TB1) DURING AN EV40 FAULT CONDITION. THIS PRODUCES o o o o o JUMPERS o o o o o...

  • Page 72: Ev3000

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 11.1 EV60 / 120 The EV60 & 120 are essentially an EV20 MPU and driver but with 60 and 120 watt output amplifiers powered from a Current Limit Fuse Board. Figure 80: EV60 EV120 11.2 EV3000 Relay Board Operation One of the relays on the 8 Way Relay Board will be programmed to operate on “Alarm”.

  • Page 73: Brigade Devices

    BOX MOUNTING CLIP Figure 83: ASE FACP Internal Wiring 12.2 Brigade Box ( Deltec WA, SA, TAS,QLD ) FireFinder™ The Brigade Box interfaces the Fire Brigade to the SP series of FACP’s. FAULT ISOL ALARM BRIGADE PSU MONITOR BRD TELEPHONE...

  • Page 74: Firefinder Operation

    FireFinder Operation 13.1 The Control Panel FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON PRE-ALARM ALARM AUX ALARM FIREFINDER 15/1/2003 14:00:00 AMPAC WARNING FAULT SYS FAULT PH: 08 9242 3333 SYSTEM IS NORMAL SUPPLY FAULT ISOLATED EARTH FAULT SYSTEM FAULT EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS...
  • Page 75 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation PREVIOUS Pressing this key scrolls the display backwards through the alarms, faults, or isolates. NEXT Pressing this key scrolls the display forwards through alarms, faults, or isolates . ACKNOWLEDGE Pressing this key will acknowledge an alarm currently displayed on the LCD. It will also silence the panel buzzer, which sounds whenever there is an alarm (optional) or fault.
  • Page 76 If there are any faults or alarms the LCD will display the device in question, if multiple detectors or zones are not in their normal state, the PREVIOUS and NEXT keys are used to scroll through them. FIREFINDER 15/7/2005 14:00:00 AMPAC PH: 08 9242 3333 SYSTEM IS NORMAL Page 70...

  • Page 77: Function And Menu

    4 digit password number displayed on the screen; then contact the AMPAC head office and quote the above number; A temporary password will be issued and a new password can then be programmed into the FACP.

  • Page 78: The Main Menu

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation The Main Menu The MAIN MENU is accessed by pressing MENU. MAIN MENU 0: ALARMS 1:PREALARMS 2: FAULTS 3:ISOLATES 4: STATUS 5:TEST SELECT NO. MENU FUNCTION Figure 87: The Main Menu Pressing the appropriate number on the keypad while in the MAIN MENU the user can view any; FIRE ALARMS;...
  • Page 79 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Network: Note: This option is only available if the system configuration is networked. Is pressed to access NETWORK STATUS. DISPLAY NETWORK STATUS 0: NETWORK POINTS 1: REMOVE SLAVE MODULES 2: REMOTE EXTERNAL MIMIC MODULES SELECT NO.

  • Page 80: Testing Menu

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation A Values: Is pressed to access AVALUES. Enter Loop number, then ENTER , then Sensor number, then ENTER . ( If the system configuration is not networked Press Loop 1 Sensor 1 SMOKE L1 S1 Z2 STAT: NORMAL AVALUE: 25 MODE: 0 1: 000 O: 000 Figure 93: Analogue Values 14.2 Testing Menu...

  • Page 81: Main Functions

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Main Functions LEVEL III MAIN FUNCTIONS LEVEL II MAIN FUNCTIONS 0: DATE 1: TIME 2: DAYNIGHT SETTINGS 3: LOGS 0: DATE 1: TIME 2: DAYNIGHT SETTINGS 3: LOGS 4: TESTS 5: I/O 6: PASSWORDS 4: TESTS 5: I/O 6: ACCESS SELECT NO: SELECT NO:...

  • Page 82: The Function Test Facility

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation The type of log, number and totals logged, date and time of the ALARM, FAULT, ISOLATE, SYSTEM or I/O as well as device information will be displayed. The SYSTEM screen displays events and watchdog activity.

  • Page 83: Function Manual I/O Control

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 15.6 Function Manual I/O Control Press to display the Manual I/O Control menu MANUAL I/O CONTROL 0: INPUT 1: OUTPUT 2: REMOVE MANUAL CONTROL SELECT NO. Figure 99: 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 84: Function Programming

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 15.8 Function Programming Press to display the Level III Programming Menu. ON SITE PROGRAMMING MENU 0: CONV ZONE 1: DEVICE 2: INPUT 3: OUTPUT 4: PANEL BASED MCP 5: SUB ADDRESS 6: WDOG SELECT NO. Figure 101: The Programming Menu 15.8.1 Conventional Zone Programming...

  • Page 85: Device Programming

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 15.8.2 Device Programming Press DEVICE: Screen: use these keys to EDIT and move through wording & these keys to MOVE between fields ie: DESC & TYPE and next parameter Enter the Loop and Sensor number then scroll through the following screens. Press Press to EDIT...

  • Page 86: Manual Control Point ( Mcp )

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 15.8.5 Manual Control Point ( MCP ) Press MCP: The operator will be prompted to enter the NODE Number, that is the Node or panel on which the MCP is mounted. 15.8.6 Sub Address Press Sub Address lets the operator EDIT or DELETE the address of an IO device on a Loop.

  • Page 87: Mismatch Detected

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation To resolve select FUNCTION, enter PASSWORD, press and the screen below will appear PROGRAMMING MENU 0: RESOLVE EXTRA MODULES AND DEVICES 1: ON SITE PROGRAMMING SELECT NO: Figure 107:Added Module Or Device Select ( Selecting presents the PROGRAMMING MENU ) then (as seen below) then ENTER to ADD the module or device to the configuration, or skip to resolve the changes manually in the...

  • Page 88: Accessing A Loop, Sensor Or Zone

    List of Compatible Devices 18.1 Short Circuit Isolation The Ampac modules listed above feature built-in Short Circuit Isolation that continually monitors the Apollo detection loop. In the event the loop voltage drops below 14.0V DC, an open circuit condition is introduced on the negative line of the loop.

  • Page 89: Compatible Devices

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 18.2 Compatible Devices Description Ampac Order Code XP95 Analogue Thermal – ‘A’ & ‘B’ 201-0001 Discovery Analogue Thermal ‘C’ 201-0089 Discovery Analogue Thermal ‘D’ 201-0090 XP95 Analogue Ionisation 201-0002 XP95 Analogue Photo Optical 201-0003...
  • Page 90 Vantage Combi White Inc Deep Base AS1670.4 205-0065 Vector White AS1670.4 205-0077 XP95 Ana Uni Base Inc Vector Sounder AS1670.4 205-0078 Ampac Integrated Base Sounder AS1670.4 201-0110 Ampac Integrated Base Sounder Lid AS1670.4 201-0114 Ampac Loop Powered Beacon 201-0113 Page 84...

  • Page 91: Certification Information

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Certification Information FireFinder™ is designed and manufactured by: AMPAC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD 97 Walters Drive Osborne Park 6017 Western Australia PH: 61-8-9242 3333 FAX: 61-8-9242 3334 Manufactured to: AS4428 SSL Certificate of Compliance Number:...

  • Page 92: Statement Of Compliance

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Statement of Compliance Please PRINT 1. Name of building 2. Address 3. I/WE have installed in the above building Fire Alarm Control Panel Brand Name alteration system manufactured by, a system manufactured by Name of Service Provider 4.
  • Page 93 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation I/We Print Name/s hereby certify that the installation has been thoroughly tested from each actuating device and that a test of the transmission of the alarm signal to the monitoring service provider has been satisfactorily carried out. I/We further certify that the whole system and all components called up in Clause 1.3 in connection therewith are installed entirely in accordance with the current requirements of AS 1670.l, - except with regard to the following details which have already been approved", approval attached.

  • Page 94: Installation Details

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 20.1 Installation Details Indicate with a number in brackets the number of actuating devices in concealed spaces. Add addressable loop number in brackets where applicable. Zone Number and Type of Actuating Devices Alarm Thermal Fire Flame Other...

  • Page 95: Commissioning Test Report

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Commissioning Test Report FireFinder™ This Fire Alarm Control Panel is installed at: Company Name Street Suburb State / Country Postcode Company Name & Installation Address Owner or Owners' Authorized Representative: Company Name Street Suburb State / Country Postcode Type of Installation:...

  • Page 96: Procedure

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 21.1 Procedure The following tests are the minimum that shall be performed when commissioning a system using the FireFinder™ Fire Alarm Control Panel. Supplements to these test may be added by way of attachments or notation ( ) to this documentation.
  • Page 97 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation (h) Alarm zone parameters: Each alarm zone circuit is within the equipment manufacturer’s specifications. (i) Wire-free alarm zones: Wire-free actuating device parameters meet the minimum parameters specified by the manufacturer, including that the receiver responds to signals from an actuating device for alarm, tamper, low standby power signals and gives a fault signal when the supervisory signal condition is absent.
  • Page 98 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation (w) Flame detectors (i) The number and type of flame detectors provide adequate protection for the area. (ii) There are no ‘blind’ spots in the area protected. (iii) Detectors are rigidly fixed. (iv) Detector lenses are clean and adequately protected from dust and extraneous radiation sources.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting Chart

    Check LCD at Main controller. This may identify where there is a break in the communication line Can not access Function menu Incorrect Password entered Ring AMPAC and directions will be given to provide you with a Forgotten password temporary code An Analogue Fault occurs when using a Zone Monitor A 1.8k Ohm resistor must be placed in series with the switch...

  • Page 100: Address Setting

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Address Setting BINARY ADDRESS SETTING (APOLLO) SERIES XP95 - ADDRESS DATA DIL SWITCH: ON = 1 OFF = 0 ADDRESS TAG FOR DETECTORS (I/O DEVICES) ADDRESS 1234567 ADDRESS 1234567 01 = 1000000 64 = 0000001 02 = 0100000 65 = 1000001 03 = 1100000...

  • Page 101: Battery Capacity Calculation

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Battery Capacity Calculation INTRODUCTION The standby power source capacity, or battery capacity, determines how long the system will continue to operate in the event of the loss of the primary power source. It therefore becomes necessary to calculate the battery and hence power supply / battery charger capacity required for each installation.
  • Page 102 0.11 XP95 I/O module XP95 Sounder control XP95 MCP 0.35 XP95 Zone Monitor Ampac 3 I/O loop power Ampac 3 I/O ext. power Ampac SID / SIOD Iq = Devices activating when the system is in alarm 8 x Relays...
  • Page 103 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation I Alarm ( Ia = Iq + Ida – Idd ) = mA Battery capacity at end of battery life ( Iq x 24 ) + Fc( Ia x 0.5 ) Note: The figure of 24 above should be replaced with 96 if NOTE: Agent Release is used...
  • Page 104 XP95 I/O module XP95 Sounder control XP95 MCP 0.35 XP95 Zone Monitor Ampac 3 I/O loop power Ampac 3 I/O ext power Ampac SID / SIOD Iq = 768.7 Devices activating when the system is in alarm 8 X Relays...
  • Page 105 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Battery capacity at end of battery life ( Iq x 24 ) + Fc( Ia x 0.5 ) ( 769ma x 24 ) + 2( 1049ma x 0.5 ) 18456ma + 1050ma 19.506Ah Note: 1,000ma = 1 Amp New battery capacity requirement 19.5 x 1.25...

  • Page 106: Glossary Of Terms

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 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...

  • Page 107: Definitions

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation 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 108: Quick Reference Guides

    FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Quick Reference Guides MENU KEY / FUNCTION KEY MAIN MENU OPTIONS MENU FUNCTION ( TO ENTER MENU / TO FUNCTION MENU ) ALARMS ( DISPLAY ALARMS ) SPACE PREALARMS ( DISPLAY PRE-ALARMS ) FAULTS ( DISPLAY FAULTS OF SELECTED FIELDS ) ZONES/SENSORS SPACE ( FAULT FIELDS )
  • Page 109 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation FUNCTION MENU OPTIONS Quick Reference FireFinder FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) ) MENU FUNCTION FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) ) FUNCTION KEY ( TO ENTER FUNCTION FIELD ( ENTER PASSWORD ) ) DATE ( DD/MM/YYYY ) MENU MENU...
  • Page 110 FireFinder ™ Installation Commissioning & Operation Notes Page 104...
  • Page 112 Tel: 64 9 443 8072 Fax: 61 8 9242 3334 Fax: +44 (0) 1302 835 021 Fax: 64 9 443 8073 Email: info@ampac.net Email: info.eu@ampac.net Email: info.nz@ampac.net UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT NOTE: Due to Ampac’s commitment to continuous improvement specifications may change without notice.

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