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  • Page 1 FireFinder PLUS MAN2995-2 05/09/12...
  • Page 2 FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE Responding to a Fire Access Level 1 indicator will be illuminated. The applicable zone indicator will also be illuminated and more detailed information of the Loop, Sensor and Zones in alarm are displayed on the LCD as follows. FIRST ALARM: L1 D1 Z1 15:31 D.DSC:Loop 1 Sensor 1...
  • Page 3 FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE Disabling a Zone / Device Access Level 2 The following example DISABLES a ZONE. Place the Keyswitch in the ENABLED position. Press then Press for Zone 1 selection. FIREFINDER 17/12/2012 09:00:00 ZONE:1 SELECT ZONE NO. THEN TO OR DISPLAY OR DEVICE DISABLE/ENABLE KEY AC:2Z ALM:0...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Detector loop Isolator Installation ............... 24 4.14.2 Loop Isolator calculator ................24 4.14.3 Loop Open / Short Circuit................24 FireFinder PLUS Control Panel .................... 25 System Controls ....................... 25 System Indicators ..................... 28 Functions And Menus ......................29 The Default LCD Display ..................29 LCD Contrast ......................
  • Page 5 Mismatch Detected ..................52 Incoming Fire Alarm Signal ....................53 Accessing a Loop, Device or Zone..................54 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing ................. 55 Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder PLUS Boards ........56 12.1 Ancillary Services ..................... 56 12.2 Compatible FireFinder PLUS Boards ................
  • Page 6 High Level Interface Expander .................. 79 Certification Information ....................... 81 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chart ................82 15.1 Maintenance ......................82 15.2 Troubleshooting FireFinder PLUS................83 Compatible Devices ......................84 Address Setting ........................86 Glossary of Terms......................... 87 Definitions ..........................88 Specifications........................89...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    General Requirements The FireFinder PLUS FACP has been designed and manufactured from high quality commercial components so as to comply with major world standards. To ensure these standards are not compromised in any way installation staff and operators should;...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction System Overview The purpose of the FireFinder PLUS Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is to monitor changes in inputs, report those changes and update selected outputs as programmed. The FireFinder PLUS FACP is compliant with EN54-2 and EN54-4. In addition to the mandatory requirements of EN54-2 the FireFinder PLUS FACP meets the following optional features with requirements: ➢...

  • Page 9: Overview & Key Features

    Overview & Key Features The FireFinder PLUS 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.. ➢ Addressable Initiating Devices: Modules that monitor any conventional normally open contact such as supervisory switches and flow switches.

  • Page 10: Facp Configuration Examples

    FACP Configuration Examples FRONT PANEL CONTROL EARTH RJ45 STUD BACKLIGHT MAIN BOARD RESET MAINS MAIN CONTROL BOARD FUSE EXPANSION CN17 MODULE CN20 SLAVE 4 CN11 SLAVE 3 SLAVE 2 CN100 2 LOOP CN13 CN14 CN15 CN11 TERMINATION 16 WAY CN10 BOARD SLAVE CPU 4 SLAVE CPU 3...

  • Page 11: Firefinder Plus Description

    These boards are the Main Board and the CPU board. Combining these two boards with a front panel forms the basis for a FireFinder PLUS FACP. A single Controller without an expansion board has the capacity to interface to four (4) Slave CPU’s modules. These Slave CPU’s can be used for Loop Termination Boards.
  • Page 12 ➢ SmartTerminal ➢ SmartGraphics A Network FireFinder PLUS System supports a combination or all these options on a single network. Each panel on the network is regarded as a “node”. The NETWORK BUS is accessed using a Network Interface Card (BRD86NIC). The network configuration determines whether a NIC is required.

  • Page 13: Placing The Basic System Into Operation

    Placing The Basic System Into Operation Unpacking Carefully unpack the FireFinder PLUS. The package should include: ➢ FireFinder PLUS 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: Cable Types And Limitations

    Cable Types and Limitations All System wiring should be installed in accordance with the national wiring regulations where the panel is being installed. To comply with EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) regulations and to reduce the risk of electrical interference in the system wiring, we recommend the use of Fire-resistant screened cables throughout the installation, examples of which include the following: CoreSize (mm Manufacturer...

  • Page 15: Power Supplies And Ac Mains Installation

    Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation This product shall be installed in accordance with all applicable national and/or regional Codes of Practice and standards.  In the UK this is BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and BS 5839-1, Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings: Code of practice for system design, installation and maintenance.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Mains Earth

    4.6.1 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 17: Correct Power Up / Turn "On" Procedure

    CORRECT Power Up / Turn “ON” Procedure Once all the field devices are installed and the wiring has been correctly terminated the FireFinder PLUS is ready to turn on. For reliable power up it is essential the following procedure be followed; Turn the Mains power on, THEN Connect the batteries observing correct polarity.

  • Page 18: Brigade / Psu Monitor Board

    Brigade / PSU Monitor Board The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (BRD86BPSC) monitors and controls the power supply, battery charging, monitored / un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 5 relay outputs. Connections TB(x) Function Type of Output Aux Out x 2 Protected Relay 1 1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts...
  • Page 19 JTAG CN12 POWER OK EOL's BATT FLT. Required COMMS FAIL Note: If a diode is NOT fitted RS485 internally to a bell / sounder a COMMS. diode MUST be fitted as shown - fit 1N4004 or similar Bell RS485 To CN20 of the Main COMMS.

  • Page 20: Battery Connections

    4.8.1 Battery Connections A FireFinder PLUS requires two (2) 12 volt batteries (TB9). 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: Monitored Inputs

    4.8.3 Monitored Inputs Four independently monitored inputs (TB8) are provided and can be configured for a variety of uses. ➢ Class Change – if activated all Sounders and Sounder Outputs in Sounder Group 1 ➢ External Fault – if activated the FACP will indicate a Fault condition ➢...

  • Page 22: Monitored Outputs

    4.8.4 Monitored Outputs Four independently monitored and controlled outputs (TB7) are provided and can be configured for a variety of uses. ➢ Alarm Devices - activated when any of its four sounder groups is active. (EN54-2 Clause 7.7 and 7.8). The output is turned off during an Alarm (sounder) disable or Alarm (sounder) silence condition.

  • Page 23: Relay Output Connections

    4.8.5 Relay Output Connections Five “voltage free” relay outputs (TB2 – TB6) are provided and can be configured for a variety of uses. ➢ Fire/FARE - activated on device alarm conditions and “Function” programmed logics. The relay is turned off during a FARE disable condition. ➢...

  • Page 24: High Current Interface Board

    High Current Interface Board When the 14Amp power supply is used in the FACP the High Current Interface Board is required to provide protection for the boards, cards and other 27VDC distribution within the FACP. The board plugs/connects into the Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (BRD86BPSC) and the 27V DC output from the PSU is connected to TB1 of the BRD86HCI instead of TB9 on the BRD86BPSC Figure 14: High Current Interface Board Connections...

  • Page 25: Main Board

    4.10 Main Board The Main Board (BRD86MBA) 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 26: Front Panel Board

    4.11 Front Panel Board The Front Panel Board (BRD86FPB) 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. Connections To CN4 Main Board Figure 16: Front Panel Board...

  • Page 27: Main Cpu

    4.12 Main CPU The Main CPU (BRD86MCPU) holds the main central processing unit including the Application software and Configuration settings for the FACP. ➢ The Main CPU is a 4-layer surface mount board ➢ The processor runs at 60MHz. ➢ 16Mbytes of FLASH ➢...

  • Page 28: Slave Cpu

    4.13 Slave CPU The Slave CPU (BRD86SCPU) 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 U7 controls all operations of the FACP Slave CPU. This device contains the control program within Read Only Memory (ROM).

  • Page 29: Addressable Dual Loop Termination Board

    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 PLUS.

  • Page 30: Detector Loop Isolator Installation

    4.14.1 Detector loop Isolator Installation In applications where it is not necessary to use an isolating base for each detector, up to 20 detectors may be installed between isolating bases.  Note: Refer to Apollo Isolating specifications and guidelines for further details. If a short circuit or abnormally low impedance occurs, the base isolates the negative supply in the direction of the fault.

  • Page 31: Firefinder Plus Control Panel

    FireFinder PLUS Control Panel Figure 20: The FireFinder PLUS Control Panel with an 8 Line LCD The LCD is used to display abnormal conditions and for interrogation, control and programming activities. When the FACP is in its normal state a default screen is displayed.
  • Page 32 indicating the conditions are still present for resounding. A new Fire Alarm, manual evacuate or manual alert will resound all the previously silenced Bells and Sounders. Pressing ALARMS SILENCE/RESOUND a second time while the Sounder Silence LED is illuminated, will also re-sound the Bells and Sounders. This button is used for scrolling backwards and forwards through fire alarms, faults, or disablements displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 33 This button is used to disable or re-enable selected individual or groups of detectors, devices or zones. Press this button followed by a number to select the loop you wish to access. e.g. LOOP 4. After selecting the Loop number press this button to enter the device number for the device to be interrogated.

  • Page 34: System Indicators

    System Indicators This LED will be illuminated steady if any fire alarms are present on the system. This LED will be illuminated steady if there are any faults on the system, whether they are loop faults, module faults, device faults etc. The LED will light steady if any detectors, devices or zones in the system have been disabled or if an output relay has been de-activated.

  • Page 35: Functions And Menus

    IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that all field programming changes be properly recorded. The Default LCD Display In its normal state the FireFinder PLUS will display a screen similar to that shown below. FIREFINDER 17/12/2012 09:00:00 FIREFINDER PLUS SUBMISSION...

  • Page 36: Function Menu And Access Levels

    1. Take note of the 4 digit password number displayed on the screen; then 2. Contact the AMPAC head office and quote the above number; 3. A temporary password will be issued and a new password can then be programmed into the FACP.

  • Page 37: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu The MAIN MENU is accessed by pressing MAIN MENU 0:ALARMS 1:STAGE 1 ALARMS 2:PRE-ALARMS 3:FAULTS 4:DISABLES 5:WALK TESTS 6:STATUS 7:TOOLS 8:SETUP 9:ABOUT SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 22: The Main Menu (No Network)  ...

  • Page 38: Pre-Alarms

    Pre-Alarms  Pressing Displays all Pre-Alarms on the system ZONE: Zone 1 STATUS: PRE-ALARM ‘DATE’ ‘TIME’ ZONE PRE-ALARM DEVICE> AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 25: The PRE-ALARMS display Pressing the will display the Device Information the screen, pressing the will return it to Zone Information Faults...

  • Page 39: Disables

    Disables  Pressing Displays all Disables on the system. ZONE: Zone 1 STATUS: DISABLE ‘DATE’ ‘TIME’ ZONE DISABLE DEVICE> AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 29: The DISABLES display Pressing the will display the Device Information the screen, pressing the will return it to Zone Information ...

  • Page 40: Status

    Status  Pressing Displays the Status of the system STATUS MENU 0:LOOPS 1:MODULES 2:I/O 3:BRIGADE 4:SYSTEM 5:AVALUES 6:ADD ONS SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 32: The Status Menu (No networking) STATUS MENU 0:LOOPS 1:MODULES 2:I/O 3:BRIGADE 4:NETWORK 5:SYSTEM 6:AVALUES 7:ADD ONS...
  • Page 41 DISPLAY INPUT/OUTPUT STATUS 0:OUTPUTS 1:INPUTS SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 36: The Display I/O Status display DISPLAY OUTPUT STATUS 0:IN A PANEL 1:ON A LOOP SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 37: The Display Output Status display Once entered the LCD will then display a description of what that input or output does and its current state.
  • Page 42  Network Points: DISPLAY NETWORK POINTS 0:STATUS 1:POWER SUPPLY 2:BRIGADE SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 40: Display Network Points Network Points Screens are  STATUS: Press, Select network point e.g. Loop Number  POWER SUPPLY: Press to display Charger Volts, Battery Detected and Mains OK ...
  • Page 43  Remote Slave Modules: Select from Network Status Remote Slave Modules, then Module number. Apollo Loop 1 TYPE:APOLLO LOOP NO:1 VER: 6.1 NP:1 MOD:4 STAT:NORMAL REMOTE MODULE STATUS AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 41: Display Remote Module Status  Note: The SYSTEM, AVALUES and ADD-ONS will increment by 1 if the network is configured /...

  • Page 44: Tools

    Tools  Pressing allows for the Testing of the following selected fields TOOLS MENU 0:ALARM 1:FAULT 2:LAMP SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 45: The TOOLS menu  Pressing brings up a further detailed selection sub-menu for an Alarm tests. ALARM TEST 0:ZONE 1:DEVICE...

  • Page 45: Setup

    Setup  Pressing Displays the setup for sounders, Zone Delay and Printer SETUP MENU 0:SOUNDER 1:ZONE DELAY 2:PRINTER SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 48: The SETUP menu  Pressing brings up a further detailed selection sub-menu for Sounder O/P’s. SOUNDER MENU 0:SOUNDER ENABLE 1:SOUNDER DISABLE...

  • Page 46: About

     Displays the panel’s application software version number and the title information. Title Pressing information could be company name, contact information and so on. ABOUT MENU VERSION#:1.01.00.AS7240 AMPAC PTY LIMITED AC:2Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 52: The About menu...

  • Page 47: The Function Menu

    The Function Menu The FUNCTION MENU is accessed by pressing button. A prompt will ask for a PASSWORD if the control panel is not currently active. Using the keypad key in the Level 2 or 3 PASSWORD. LEVEL III MAIN FUNCTIONS 0:DATE 1:TIME 2:DAY/NIGHT 3:LOGS...

  • Page 48: Day/Night

    Day/Night  Press The DAY-NIGHT SETTINGS screen will appear. Time entry is the same as setting the “Time” facility. Note this Function is available at Access Level 3 only.  Press To enter the DAY ON time.  Press To enter the NIGHT ON time. ...

  • Page 49: Tests

    TESTS  Press to access the TESTS menu. Note this is an Access Level 3 function only. TESTING MENU 0: WALK TEST 1:LOOP TEST 2: DEVICE LED TEST SELECT NO. AC:3Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 58: The Testing Menu ...
  • Page 50  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:3Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 60: 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 51: Global (Network Panels)

    Global (Network Panels)  Press To display the Global Output Control menu GLOBAL OUTPUT CONTROL 0:FWRE OUTPUT 1:FARE OUTPUT 2:WARNING SYSTEM OUTPUT SELECT NO. AC:3Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 63: The Global Output Control Menu Press  FWRE OUTPUT: Provides control to disable or enable the FWRE outputs.

  • Page 52: Passwords (Level Iii)

    Passwords (Level III) Press  While in the Main Functions menu and enter the Level III Password if in Access Level II or, if in Access Level III to display the Password Menu. PASSWORD MENU 0: ADD PASSWORD 1 :DELETE PASSWORD 2: DELETE ALL PASSWORDS SELECT NO.

  • Page 53: Programming

    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:ZONE PROGRAMMING SELECT NO. AC:3Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 65: Programming Menu 8.9.1 Conv (Conventional) Zone ...

  • Page 54: Device

    EDIT Z CONFIGURATION CONFIG: LATCHING Use < or > to change alarm setting AC:3Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 68: Zone Configuration Latching / Non-latching to change the setting Configuration settings are Latching, Non-Latching, AVF, Self Reset ( 0 to 99 seconds ). After setting the Configuration the ZONE I/O GROUPS are programmed.

  • Page 55: Input

    4. Set / Edits and enables / disables the day/night settings then. Press 5. Allocates / Edits the Loop and Devices Groups. After scrolling through the groups a prompt tells the operator to press to confirm the changes. 8.9.3 Input ...

  • Page 56: Zone Programming

    8.9.8 Zone programming  Note: The panel Zone programming described below is in its basic form. For complex Zone programming that requires Dependency A, B, C or Delays to Outputs the Configmanager Plus programming application is required. Refer to MAN3016 Configmanager manual for details as specific Sounder Functions will be required to be configured for the Zone Activations to work as intended.
  • Page 57 The keys are used to set the Y/N field for the "MCP OVERRIDE, DELAY ALARM DEVICE, DELAY FARE”. EDIT ZONE: 1 CONFIRMATION SELECT ENTER TO SAVE AC:3Z ALM:0 PALM:0 FLT:0 DIS:0 Figure 73: Zone Programming – Confirmation Select the key to confirm the changes. Page 51...

  • Page 58: Extra Devices Detected

    ZONE FAULTS 1 of 1 Figure 77: Resolving a Mismatch Self Learn is enabled / disabled in the EEPROM programming. If enabled FireFinder PLUS has the ability to detect extra or missing modules or devices, (that is devices or modules that have been added or removed) or there has been a change of the type of module or device.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Accessing A Loop, Device Or Zone

    Accessing a Loop, Device or Zone LOOP OR DEVICE ➢ From the default display, press ➢ Enter the loop number you wish to interrogate then press ➢ Press the button for the device number. ➢ Press the button if you wish to access a range of devices on the loop, ➢...

  • Page 61: Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing

    Figure 81: USB cable Type A Male Plug - Type B 5-Pin Mini Plug  Note: Debug/Notebook cables are available from AMPAC  Note: the DB9F to DB9F cable is not sensitive to which end is plugged in to the FireFinder PLUS or serial port of the PC or vice versa.

  • Page 62: Expanding The Facp With Compatible Firefinder Plus Boards

    Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder PLUS Boards 12.1 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 63: Expansion Board

    12.3 Expansion Board The Expansion Connection Board (BRD86FEPB) is used to increase the capacity of the controller from 4 Slave CPU’s to 8 allowing Loops 5 – 8 to be configured. 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 64: Zone Conventional Board

    12.4 8 Zone Conventional Board This board (BRD43EZC) has 8 conventional zones. Up to 999 zones max may be configured. The zones may be used in panel programming and Input / Output programming. The end of line type used for the board is configurable to be any one of the following: ➢...

  • Page 65: Zone Alarm Mimic Card

    12.5 32 Zone Alarm Mimic Card Each card (BRD43ZAMC) has 32 bi-coloured LED’s which can be used to display the status of up to 32 Zones. The zone numbers assigned to each LED are configurable and the LED’s will operate in the following manner for the respective zone statuses: ZONE STATUS LED STATE...

  • Page 66: Way Switch And Indicator Card

    12.6 8 Way Switch and Indicator Card This card (BRD25GIB-B) has 8 switch inputs and 8 LED indicator outputs. The switch inputs and LED outputs may be used in Input Output programming. The switches are configurable as either momentary or toggle switches. When configured as momentary pressing the button once will cause an event to occur as programmed in I/O and the LED’s can be programmed to operate as an output.

  • Page 67: Way Input Board

    12.7 16 Way Input Board The 16 Way Input Board (BRD25SIP) makes provision for 16 voltage free contacts to be terminated to 16 optically coupled inputs. Its application is primarily for the monitoring of controlled ancillary equipment or to initiate an action / event due to a change of state from what is accepted as the norm. 11 12 0V 15 16 0V INPUTS...

  • Page 68: Way Relay Board

    12.8 8 Way Relay Board The Relay Board (BRD25EWRB) provides 8 programmable relays with 30VDC 1 Amp voltage free change over contacts for control or monitoring purposes and comes fitted for internal or external FACP use. The functionality and programming of the relays is similar to the relays on the main board of the FACP.

  • Page 69: Remote Relay Board

    12.8.2 Remote Relay Board In the remote version the Comms In and Out Terminal Block TB9 is cabled to the RS485 Comms terminal block TB1on the Communications Extender Board (see section 5.12) and can be installed up to 1.2kms from the FACP. ...

  • Page 70: Way Sounder Board

    12.9 8 Way Sounder Board The Sounder Board (BRD25SOP) expands the number of sounders that can be used on an FACP by 8. Each output is of a solid state design, rated at 24VDC / 750mA and requires a 10KΩ End of Line (EOL) resistor regardless of whether or not a sounder is wired to the circuit.

  • Page 71: Way Fire Fan Module

    12.10 4 Way Fire Fan Module The Fire Fan Module (BRD25FCB) 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.

  • Page 72: Way Fan Termination Board

    12.11 4 Way Fan Termination Board The Fan Termination Board (BRD25FTB) interfaces between the Fire Fan Module and the plant/equipment it controls via the 24 volt 250mA Start, Stop, current limited, relay outputs and monitor inputs. Programmable monitoring of the field equipment is achieved using 0 volts as an input level to indicate run, fault and stop conditions of that equipment.

  • Page 73: Communications Extender Board

    Figure 96: Communications Extender Board PCB Layout 12.13 SmartTerminal SmartTerminal connects to the FireFinder Plus Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) via the RS485 Communications Extender Board. 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 74: Mechanical

    12.13.2 Mechanical SmartTerminal is supplied in an ABS cabinet and consists of; The Main Card, with all controls and indicators mounted directly onto it ➢ 1 X Termination Board ➢ 2 X ABS door keys ➢ 2 X 003 Enable / Disable keys ➢...

  • Page 75: Installation & Cabling

    12.13.3 Installation & Cabling SmartTerminal is connected to the FACP as shown below. Main Panel SHIELDED COMMS CABLE TO NEXT SmartTerminal RS485 OUT or LED MIMIC SHIELD CH16 +24VDC C O M CN20 RJ45 +24V CN18 CABLE RN20 RN17 COMMUNICATIONS EXTENDER BOARD 27VDC FACP MAIN BOARD...

  • Page 76: Operation

    12.13.5 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: Smartterminal Controls And Indicators

    12.13.6 SmartTerminal Controls and Indicators All controls, except for the controls Enable / Disable Keyswitch, are of a momentary push button style and operate in exactly the same way as does the FACP itself. Figure 101: SmartTerminal Front Panel Layout 12.13.7 SmartTerminal Screen Format There are 3 events that can be reported and displayed by SmartTerminal.
  • Page 78 No Communication Device Isolate / Disables: If configured the screen format for reporting loop / device / zone disable condition is: <point location> DISABLED <point descriptor> <type> <date> <time> FIRE XXX OF XXX Pre-alarm: If configured the screen format for reporting loop / device / zone Pre-alarm condition is: <point location>...

  • Page 79: Printer

    12.14 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 12.14.1 Indicators and Buttons The front panel has an LED indicator and two buttons SEL (SELECT), LF (LINE FEED). Figure 102: Printer Front Panel Layout (Front Cover Closed / Open) Indicator When the 3 colour LED indicator is illuminated;...

  • Page 80: 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 81 Take out the empty paper roll and roller Put the new paper roll onto the paper roller and replace as shown above. Connect to the power supply. Press the SEL button to take the printer Off Line, (LED is off). Press the LF button, (paper feed).

  • Page 82: Printer Connections And Jumpering

    12.14.3 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. Figure 105: PCB Layout Jumper Settings Designator...

  • Page 83: 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. 13.1 Networking When FACP’s are connected to each other they form a “NETWORK“. Individual FACP’s in the Network are referred to as NODES.
  • Page 84 PANEL 1 16 Way BACKLIGHT RESET MAIN BOARD EXPANSION CN17 MODULE CN20 SLAVE 4 SLAVE 3 SLAVE 2 CN100 MAIN BOARD INTERFACE CN13 CN14 CN15 CN11 POWER 27VDC SLAVE CPU 4 SLAVE CPU 3 SLAVE CPU 2 CN23 BIAS RS485 COMMS MAIN CPU RS485...

  • Page 85: High Level Interface Expander

    Software The Serial/USB port supports the following protocols:- HLI – Functionality matches the FireFinder PLUS panel which supports text or positive ack protocol. Configurable attributes are: logical output, physical output, alarm output, pre-alarm output, fault output, isolate output and descriptors...
  • Page 86 RS 232 NODE 1 RS 485 CN17 MAIN CONTROL BOARD CH16 CH15 CN20 RJ45 CN13 CN14 CN15 CN18 CN11 RS485 HLI CONTROLLER FACP MODBUS RN20 RN17 FACP 0V ADDRESS ZDN2 1 2 3 4 RS 232 RJ45 RS 485 CN10 PSU MONITOR CN16 BRIGADE I/F...

  • Page 87: Certification Information

    Certification Information The FireFinder Plus is designed and manufactured by: AMPAC PTY LIMITED 7 Ledgar Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Western Australia 61-8-9201 6100 FAX: 61-8-9201 6101 Manufactured to: Certificate of Compliance Number: Equipment Serial Number: Date of Manufacture: Page 81...

  • Page 88: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Chart

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chart 15.1 Maintenance The FireFinder PLUS FACP should be maintained so as to comply with all standards / regulations applicable to the country and location it has been installed. Failure to do so could put at risk compliance and the integrity of the system.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting Firefinder Plus

    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 90: Compatible Devices

    Compatible Devices AMPAC Auto Type Type Learn Device Type Displayed Type (19 chars) Desc Code Default Optical  XP95 Optical XP95 PHOTO PHOTO XP95 Optical with base sounder XP95 PHOTO + SNDR PHOTO XPander Optical XPANDER PHOTO PHOTO S90 Optical...
  • Page 91 Manual Call Points  S90 MCP S90 MCP  11Fh Discovery MCP DISC MCP  XP95 MCP XP95 MCP XPander MCP XPANDER MCP XP95 Mini switch monitor with interrupt XP95 MINI SW + INT Xplorer MCP XPLORER MCP Sounders  XP95 sounder / sounder control unit XP95 SOUNDER SNDR...

  • Page 92: 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 Address 1234567 Address...

  • Page 93: 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 94: Definitions

    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. Using ConfigManager prior to downloading to the FireFinder PLUS sets this option Alarm zone - the specific portion of a building or complex identified by a particular alarm zone facility.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications Metal SP1M (LPCB Approved) Metal SP8M/8X Mechanical Dimensions Cabinet: ( mm ) 505 (H) x 407 (W) x 150 (D) 845 (H) x 518.5 (W) x 173(D) Material 1.2mm Mild Steel 1.2mm Mild Steel Environmental Temperature: -5ºC to + 40ºC Humidity: 25% to 95% non condensing IP rating...
  • Page 96 Metal SP1X Metal SP16X Mechanical 505 (H) x 407 (W) x 150 (D) 1200 (H) x 625 (W) x 240 (D) Dimensions Cabinet: ( mm ) Includes window outer door Includes window outer door Material 1.2mm Mild Steel 1.2mm Mild Steel Environmental Temperature: -5ºC to + 40ºC...

  • Page 97: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Page 91...
  • Page 98 Control and Indicating equipment and Power Supply equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings 8681-0108 FireFinder Plus 1 Loop 32 Zone analogue addressable control and indicating equipment 8681-0208 FireFinder Plus 2 Loop 32 Zone analogue addressable control and...
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  • Page 100 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT NOTE: Due to AMPAC’s commitment to continuous improvement specifications may change without notice. Page 94...

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