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Ansul AUTOPULSE 442R Inspection, Operation, And Maintenance Manual

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ANSUL
INSPECTION
OPERATION AND AGENT RELEASE
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
AUTOPULSE
®
CONTROL SYSTEM
Document 50098
05/24/2001
PN 50098:F
442R
F
Rev:
ECN 00-482

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  • Page 1 ANSUL INSPECTION AUTOPULSE 442R ®  OPERATION AND AGENT RELEASE MAINTENANCE CONTROL SYSTEM MANUAL Document 50098 05/24/2001 Rev: PN 50098:F ECN 00-482...
  • Page 2 While a fire alarm system may lower insurance Fire Alarm System Limitations rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warn- alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a prede- ing devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification termined rate or reaches a predetermined level.
  • Page 3 Installation Precautions Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light- of power before servicing.
  • Page 4 •CAN/ULC-S527-M87 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems Other: •NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods •NEC Article 760 Fire Alarm Systems •Applicable Local and State Building Codes •Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction •Ansul Device Compatibility Document, 50054. •ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Autopulse-442R 50098:F 05/24/2001...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Product Description ..................6 1.1: Features ....................6 1.2: Circuits ......................6 1.3: Optional Boards ..................9 1.4: Remote Annunciator .................10 1.5: Optional Meters..................11 1.6: Specifications ....................11 2 Installation Procedure ..................13 2.1: Cabinet Mounting ..................13 2.2: UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements ..........14 2.3: Power Feed Wiring..................14 2.4: Initiating Device Circuits ................15 2.5: Four-Wire Smoke Detector Connections ..........16...

  • Page 6: Product Description

    Section 1 Product Description The Autopulse-442R/442RE Fire Alarm Control Panel has been designed as a control center for use in automatic fire suppression systems. The Autopulse-442R/442RE is a feature-packed control unit suitable to perform detection and control functions associated with the release of gaseous agent/special hazard fire protection systems.
  • Page 7 2XWSXWFLUFXLWV  *Optional auxiliary relay module 4XZM tracks these four circuits. Notification Appliance Circuit 1, Style Z (Class A)/Style Y (Class B) Notification Appliance Circuit 2, Style Z (Class A)/Style Y (Class B) Releasing Circuit 1, Style Y (Class B) Releasing Circuit 2, Style Y (Class B)/Supervisory Input, Style B (Class B) )URQW3DQHO&RQWURO6ZLWFKHV Switch 1 Tone Silence Switch 2 Alarm Silence...
  • Page 8 Product Description Notification Abort Manual Initiating Device Circuits Switch Release Appliance Circuits Releasing Supervised Supervised Supervised/Power-Limited (Supervised/Power-Limited) Relays & Power- & Power- Style D (Class A) Circuits Style Z (Class A) Limited Limited Style B (Class B) Alarm Trouble Style Y (Class B) Contacts Contacts Transformer...
  • Page 9 Product Description 2YHUYLHZRI',36ZLWFK6:)XQFWLRQV DIP 1 Cross-zone NAC 1 and 2, with Zone 1 or 2 NAC 2 runs at 60ppm then steady on time-out (unless frozen by abort) Releasing Circuit 3 activated at time-out Releasing Circuit 4 activated at time-out if not set as supervisory NAC 1 on with first alarm, off on second alarm zone NAC 2 on with both Zone 1 and 2.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Product Description /(',QWHUIDFH0RGXOH ;/0  The LED Interface Module supports the RZA-4X Remote Annunciator module. Annunciator wiring is supervised for open conditions by this module. The Annunciator Driver Module mounts to the main board on the J8 option connectors. Specifications Maximum voltage/current, each output: 27.6 V / 8 mA. Outputs are power-limited.
  • Page 11 Product Description 2SWLRQDO0HWHUV 9ROWDJHDQG&XUUHQW0HWHUV ;00  The Meter Module provides a voltmeter to measure the voltage across the batteries and an ammeter to measure the charging current to the batteries. The meters are provided as DC VOLTS an assembly that mounts to the lower left-hand corner of the cabinet.
  • Page 12 Product Description )RXUZLUH6PRNH'HWHFWRU3RZHU Up to 200 mA is available for powering four-wire smoke detectors. Maximum ripple voltage: 1.0 V p-p 1RQUHVHWWDEOH3RZHU Total DC current available from this output is up to 200 mA (subtracted from four-wire smoke detector power). Maximum ripple voltage: 1.0 V p-p 5065HJXODWHG3RZHU Total DC current available for powering external devices is 0.5 amp (subtracted from 2.25 amps available to Notification Appliance Circuits).

  • Page 13: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Section 2 Installation Procedure &DELQHW0RXQWLQJ Carefully unpack the system and 14.625 in. 5.375 in. check for shipping damage. The (371.48 mm) (136.53 mm) printed circuit board should be removed to prevent damage; set it aside carefully before mounting cabinet and pulling 16.125 in.

  • Page 14: Ul Power-Limited Wiring Requirements

    Installation Procedure 8/3RZHUOLPLWHG:LULQJ5HTXLUHPHQWV Power limited and non-power limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. All power limited circuit wiring must remain at least 0.25 in (6.35 mm) away from any non-power limited circuit wiring. Furthermore, all power-limited circuit wiring and non-power-limited circuit wiring must pass through separate knockouts and/or conduits.

  • Page 15: Initiating Device Circuits

    Installation Procedure ,QLWLDWLQJ'HYLFH&LUFXLWV =RQHV Wire all alarm initiating devices sequentially for proper supervision. Initiating devices include manual pull stations, waterflow alarm devices, and heat-, photoelectric-, and ionization-type detectors. Refer to the Device Compatibility Document for compatible devices. Notes: 1. Observe polarity when connecting polarized devices. 2.
  • Page 16 Installation Procedure )RXU:LUH6PRNH'HWHFWRU&RQQHFWLRQV Initiating Device Circuits 1 or 2 on TB4 can be used with either Style B (Class B) or Listed Style D (Class A) wiring. Power Supervision A maximum of 200 mA is available from Relay the +24VDC four-wire smoke detector power circuit on TB1 terminals 3 and 4.
  • Page 17 Installation Procedure 2XWSXW&LUFXLWV 1RWLILFDWLRQ$SSOLDQFH&LUFXLWV This control panel can provide two Style Y (Class B) 4.7K, 1/2-Watt resistor Style Z (Class A)/Style Y (Class B) (part #418334, UL listed) Notification Appliance Circuits and Style Z two Style Y (Class B) Releasing (Class A) Circuits (for DIP switch configu- Polarized...
  • Page 18 Installation Procedure $ODUP5HOD\ Alarm Trouble One Form-C dry contact alarm relay is provided in the NO NC C NO NC C basic panel for controlling supplementary devices. It is rated 2 amps at 30 VDC and 0.5 amps at 30 VAC (resistive), and non-silenceable when an alarm occurs.
  • Page 19 Installation Procedure 9ROWPHWHU$PPHWHU To monitor battery voltage and battery charging current, a 4XMM Meter Module is required. To install the power meter module: 1. Cut the wire labeled “AMP”. 2. Connect cable assembly P2 to pin connector J2 on the main board. 3.
  • Page 20 Installation Procedure 2SWLRQDO0RGXOHV The fire control panel has two B+ A+ A- B- B+ A+ A- B- B+ A+ A- B- B+ A+ A- B- module connectors — J5 and J8. Three modules are available for the panel and they can be used in any JP 1 NO DACT combination, including duplicate...
  • Page 21 Installation Procedure 7UDQVPLWWHU0RGXOH²;70 Polarities shown in activated positions. The wiring of this module must follow the requirements as specified under “UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements” in Section 2.2. Remote Alarm < Power-limited Circuit < Remote Trouble No Connection < Non-Power-limited Circuit Municipal Box* TBL Jumper * Dummy load terminals...
  • Page 22 Installation Procedure =RQH5HOD\0RGXOH²;=0 Relays #1 through #4 on this module have specific functions based on the configuration of DIP switches SW1-1 and SW1-2 on the control panel. See “Setting Mode of Operation” in Section 2.10 for a more detailed explanation of the conditions that will activate each relay under the different DIP switch settings.
  • Page 23 Installation Procedure /(',QWHUIDFH0RGXOH²;/0 Connect the terminals on TB1 of the LED Interface Module to the corresponding terminals of the RZA-4X Remote Annunciator. The wiring of this module must follow the requirements as specified under “UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements” in Section 2.2. Note: Make wiring connections with system power off.
  • Page 24 Installation Procedure 6HWWLQJ0RGHRI2SHUDWLRQ Select operating mode by setting the DIP switches on SW1; basic programming options are shown in this section. After any changes are made to the configuration switches, the panel must be reset. For Canadian use, refer to “Sprinkler Supervisory Tracking” in Section 3.9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Battery Fail LED Ground Fault LED...
  • Page 25 Installation Procedure 2XWSXW6XSHUYLVRU\5HOHDVLQJ6HUYLFH Set the function of Output 4 via SW1 DIP switch 2. Switch #2 OFF Switch #2 ON Output 4 will function as a solenoid releasing Output 4 will function as a supervisory input circuit. circuit. This circuit will be a non-power limited A short condition on this circuit will light the circuit in this mode.
  • Page 26 Installation Procedure =RQH5HOD\0RGXOH Supervisory/ Supervisory/ DIP #1 OFF DIP #1 ON DIP #2 ON DIP #2 ON (Either Zone) (Cross Zone) (Either Zone) (Cross Zone) Relay #1 and Relay #2 Relay #1 activates Relay #1 and Relay #2 Relay #1 activates activate when alarm is when first alarm is activate when Alarm...
  • Page 27 Installation Procedure CAUTION: Observe polarity when connecting battery. See Appendix A for    calculation of correct battery rating. CAUTION: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes, and can destroy fabrics. If contact is made with sulfuric acid, immediately flush skin or eyes with water for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

  • Page 28: Output Circuits

    System Operation Section 3 System Operation When applying power to this control unit, apply primary (AC) first, followed by batteries, as described in “Power-Up Procedure” in Section 2.11. WARNING: When used for CO releasing applications, observe proper precautions as stated in NFPA 12.
  • Page 29 System Operation &RQWURO6ZLWFKHV 7RQH6LOHQFH Acknowledge alarms, troubles and supervisories. The panel has alarm and trouble resound with LED flash of new conditions. The flashing trouble LED(s) illuminate steadily on TONE SILENCE and the piezo turns off. A second trouble will resound the piezo.
  • Page 30 System Operation 3LH]R The piezo (local buzzer) generates different tone patterns for different event conditions: • Alarm. Generates a steady tone, no pulse. • Trouble. Pulses one second on, one second off. Repeats 30 pulses per minute. • Supervisory. Pulses one-half second on, one-half second off. Repeats 60 pulses per minute. 6XSHUYLVRU\6HUYLFH Output circuit #4 can be used as an input for monitoring supervisory devices such as valve tamper switches.
  • Page 31 System Operation /DVW(YHQW5HFDOO Last Event Recall allows the user to display the previous panel status. The Last Event Recall makes use of the four panel switches as follows: 1. Press and hold in the TONE SILENCE switch. 2. With the TONE SILENCE switch held in, press (in sequence) the RESET switch, the ALARM ACTIVATE switch, and then the ALARM SILENCE switch.
  • Page 32 System Operation In addition to the LED, a single-zone alarm will activate the Alarm Relay; the piezo and remote Indicating Circuit #1 will start sounding. In alarm condition, the piezo will generate a steady tone. The piezo can be silenced by pressing the trouble silence switch. If the fire is extinguished before a second zone alarm is activated, return the system to normal standby condition by pressing the reset switch inside the panel and holding it for three seconds.

  • Page 33: Appendix A Power Calculations

    Power Calculations Appendix A Power Calculations $6WDQGE\%DWWHU\5HTXLUHPHQWV The Standby Battery Current figure obtained in this section represents the amount of current that must be supplied by the secondary power source (batteries) to sustain control panel operation for one hour (@24 VDC). Note: The control panel will support the installation of one or two optional modules, including two of the same type of module.
  • Page 34 Power Calculations $5HJXODWHG/RDGLQ6WDQGE\ #9'&  Select a battery with an equal or greater AH rating than the value obtained in Appendix A.2. Batteries must be lead-acid type. Standby Load Required Standby Time in Hours Current (typically 24, 60, or 90 hours) [ ______ amps] [ ______ hours] Enter 0.25 for 5 minutes in alarm or 0.5 for 10 minutes in alarm: $GG XS 6WDQGE\ DQG $ODUP /RDGV...

  • Page 35: Appendix B Nfpa Standard-Specific Requirements

    NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements Appendix B NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements The Notifier Autopulse-442R has been designed for use in commercial, industrial, and institutional applications and meets the requirements for service under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards outlined in this appendix. The minimum system components required for compliance with the appropriate NFPA standard are listed below.
  • Page 36 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements %1)3$6LJQDOOLQJ6\VWHPV²$& &HQWUDO6WDWLRQ6HUYLFHDQG5HPRWH6WDWLRQ3URWHFWLYH6HUYLFH 3URWHFWHG3UHPLVHV8QLW NOTI-FIRE 911AC DACT* for connection to a Central Station Receiver or Protected Premises Receiving Unit. This unit must be installed as illustrated below. All connections between the FACP and 911AC must be in conduit, less than 20 ft. (609.6 cm) in length in the same room. * This application using the NOTI-FIRE 911A is not FM approved.
  • Page 37 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements %1)3$6LJQDOOLQJ6\VWHPV²8'$& &HQWUDO6WDWLRQ6HUYLFHDQG5HPRWH6WDWLRQ3URWHFWLYH6HUYLFH 3URWHFWHG3UHPLVHV8QLW The 411UDAC DACT for connection to a Central Station Receiver or Protected Premises Receiving Unit. This unit must be installed as illustrated below. For additional information on the 411UDAC, refer to document 51073. This application using the 411UDAC is not FM approved. Alarm Channel 1/ Zone 1 Central...
  • Page 38 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements %8VLQJWKH06DVD'$&7 Reference the MS-5012 manual for additional information. Program the MS-5012 for slave applications. The Autopulse-442R is not suitable for transmission of a supervisory signal to the DACT. Secondary Phone Line Modular Cable Primary P/N MCBL-6 Phone Line Alarm Trouble $&...
  • Page 39 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements %1)3$$X[LOLDU\)LUH$ODUP6\VWHP The Municipal Box circuit supervises for ground faults and opens (i.e. missing wire) but not for direct short between two wires. It is not a power-limited circuit. This application is not suitable for separate transmission of sprinkler supervisory or trouble conditions. Note: Maximum loop resistance allowed for wiring from control panel to Municipal Box is 3 ohms.
  • Page 40 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements %1)3$5HPRWH6WDWLRQ)LUH$ODUP6\VWHP Intended for connection to a polarity reversal circuit of a remote station receiving unit having compatible ratings. All connections are power-limited and supervised with the exception of the reverse polarity loop. Supervision of the loop is the responsibility of the receiver. Press to Reset A.C.
  • Page 41 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements %1)3$3URSULHWDU\)LUH$ODUP6\VWHP This application is not FM-approved. Notes: 1. Connection between control panel and the transmitter is supervised by the transmitter. 2. Use transformer model ULT STK. NO. 1000391 (listed, Class 2, 12 V, 10 VA.). See Potter Electric Signal Company Bulletin # 748.

  • Page 42: Appendix C Testing & Maintenance

    Appendix C Testing & Maintenance &7HVWLQJ ,QVSHFWLRQ Once installation has been completed, a careful visual inspection should be made before applying power to the system. Check the actual wiring hookup with the wiring diagrams. Insure that no pieces of wire have fallen into the circuitry. Check for missing or damaged parts. $ODUP7HVW An initial alarm test should be conducted following installation to determine that all parts of the system are functioning properly.
  • Page 43 Testing & Maintenance &7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ7DEOH Symptom Problem Solution 1. Check TB2 for proper connections (TB3 for 4XB panels). 2. Remove all field wiring and install dummy ELR at output circuit. Check for supervisory voltage across it (Normal -2.3 V). If problem persists, replace circuit board. Circuit trouble LED Notification appliance circuit trouble 3.
  • Page 44 Numerics Wiring 15 Zones 15 2-wire smoke detector, see Two-wire smoke detector Input circuits 411UDAC 35, 37 Descriptions 6 4-wire smoke detector, see Four-wire smoke detector Inspection 42 4XLM 10, 20, 23, 33 Installing, 4XMM 9, 11, 19, 33 see Mounting, 4XTM 9, 20, 21, 33, 35, 39, 40 see Wiring 4XZM 10, 20, 22, 33...
  • Page 45 Optional boards, Battery 11 see 4XLM LED Interface Module Cabinet dimensions 13 see 4XTM Transmitter Module Four-wire smoke detector 12 see 4XZM Zone Relay Module Initiating Device Circuits 11 Optional meters, see 4XMM Municipal Box service 9 Optional modules Nonresettable power 12 4XZM 22 Notification Appliance Circuits 11 Installing 20...
  • Page 46 Notes Autopulse-442R 50098:F 05/24/2001...
  • Page 48 ANSUL INCORPORATED ONE STANTON STREET MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411...

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