Important information Introduction This is the installation manual for the KFP-AF series addressable fire alarm control panels. Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely before installing or operating this product. Limitation of liability Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory.
Control panel overview 3 The user interface 3 Front panel controls and indicators 4 LCD controls and indicators 6 Indication of remote and local events on the LCD 7 Acoustic indicators 8 Summary of conditions 8 KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Product compatibility For details of compatible products, see the compatibility sheet included with your control panel or consult your local supplier. Compatibility with other products cannot be guaranteed. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
18. Fire Routing Delay button and LED 9. Supply Fault LED 19. Fire Routing Start button and LED 10. Earth Fault LED For a detailed overview of front panel controls and indicators, see “Front panel controls and indicators” on page 4. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Earth Fault LED Yellow Indicates an earth fault. Low Battery LED Yellow Indicates that the control panel is running on battery power and that the remaining charge may be insufficient for continued operation. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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A steady LED indicates that the buzzer has been silenced. Reset button and LED Yellow Resets the control panel and clears all current system events. A steady LED indicates that the control panel can be reset in the current access level. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
4. Message display area 5. Soft keys (menu options linked to function buttons F1, F2, F3, and F4) 6. Jog dial 7. Function buttons F1, F2, F3, and F4 8. Local control panel ID (fire network) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
ID indicated Repeater panels will only ever be installed in a fire network. Fire alarm Note: control panels must have a network board installed to connect to a fire network. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
An output group is activated New node in the fire network A control panel has been added to the fire network Maximum loops exceeded in a The number of loops in a fire network exceeds the network maximum allowed (32) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Overview of fire system connections 15 Connecting loops 15 Connecting loop devices 17 Connecting inputs 17 Connecting outputs 18 Connecting the mains power supply 19 Connecting the batteries 21 Connecting expansion boards 21 Connecting a fire network 21 KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
2. Spirit level 10. Fuse terminal block 3. Earth stud 11. Battery area 4. Ethernet connector 12. Mounting holes 5. USB type B connector 13. Front panel connector 6. USB type A connectors 7. Battery connector KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Drill all required holes and insert a 6 mm wall plug into each 4. Insert screw (1) half way and hang the cabinet onto this screw 5. insert screws (2) and tighten 6. Insert screws (3) and tighten 7. Tighten screw (1) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Add the control panel interface menus as shown below. Each insert is numbered 1 to 4 and is inserted into the location indicated (with the printed area facing the front of the control panel). Figure 5: Adding the menu inserts KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Other types of cable may be used subject to site-specific EMI WARNING: conditions and installation testing. Securing cables Use 20 mm cable glands to ensure clean and secure connections. All cables should be fed through the cable guides in the cabinet housing to eliminate movement. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Star, stub, and tee-off configurations are not recommended. • Install loop devices with a high current consumption as close as possible to the control panel. • Ensure that the loop cable complies with the cable specifications outlined in “Recommended cables” on page 14. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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Connect Class B loops as shown in Figure 7 below. Connection may be made to either the A connectors (as shown) or to the B connectors, but not to both. Class B loops are supervised for short circuit. Figure 7: Class B loop connection KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
15. For input supervision (open and short circuit), install a 15 kΩ resistor. If an input is not used, the 15 kΩ end-of-line resistor must be installed across the unused terminals to avoid an open circuit fault on the input. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
All outputs are polarity sensitive. Observe polarity or install a 1N4007 diode or equivalent to avoid inverted activation issues. Connecting auxiliary equipment Connect the auxiliary equipment to 24V AUX as shown in Figure 6 on page 15. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Figure 8 on page 20. If the control panel has a network board installed, the mains cable WARNING: must enter the cabinet from the bottom for proper operation. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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The default power setting is 230 VAC. For 115 VAC operation, use a small screwdriver to change the power setting switch, located on the side of the power supply unit, as shown in Figure 9 below. Figure 9: Selecting 115 or 230 VAC operation KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Each network board has two ports. Each port is connected (point to point) to the corresponding ports of the network board in another control panel. Figure 10: Network board connections Two wiring options are possible: • Ring configuration • Bus configuration KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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This network configuration is not recommended. It does not provide for redundancy in the transmission path and creates a fire network much more sensitive to faults. For bus configuration (class B), connect control panels, as shown below. Figure 12: Fire network bus configuration KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
When a correct four-digit password has been entered, the LCD will display the main menu for the corresponding access level. Exiting a password-protected access level: 1. Press F3 (Logout) from the main menu KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
ID and description, fire network, communications). For more information, see “Panel configuration” on page 34. 2. Field configuration (loop devices, zones, control panel inputs and outputs). For more information, see “Field configuration” on page 42. 3. For increased security, change all passwords. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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Select this option to exit the configuration process without storing or applying the current configuration change. When updating the configuration of multiple devices, we recommend that Note: you choose F1 (Keep) and then apply all changes when the final device configuration is updated. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Enter the date using the format DD/MM/YY (for example, 10/06/09) 4. Enter the time using the format hh:mm:ss (for example, 15:03:25) 5. Press F4 (Enter) to save your changes 6. Press F2 (Exit) to exit the menu KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
08:00) 4. Enter the start time for night mode using the hh:mm format (for example, 21:00) 5. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 6. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Press F2 (Exit) to exit the menu. 4. Open the control panel door and remove the flash drive. Failure to remove the USB flash drive as described may result in loss Caution: of data and/or damage to your flash drive. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
2. Insert a USB flash drive into either of the USB connectors 3. Close the control panel cabinet door 4. Select Reports from the main menu 5. Select Save report and then select ALL or the report to be saved 6. Press F2 (Exit) to exit KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
4. Select the element to be disabled and press the jog dial to confirm the disablement 5. Press F2 (Exit) to exit the menu Repeat to enable a disabled feature or device. Disabled features and devices do not indicate faults or fire alarms. WARNING: KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
4. Check that the control panel reports the expected input function (input function will depend on the configuration of the input) 5. When the test is complete, reset the control panel Repeat the test for all inputs as required. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Select the password to change (Operator or Maintenance) 4. Enter the new password 5. Confirm the new password 6. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 7. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
LED options. Load/save configuration Select this option to load a new configuration file or to save the current configuration file to a USB flash drive. Expansion boards Select this option to configure any installed expansion boards. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Select this option to set the regional operation mode. Available options are shown in the table below. Operating mode Region EN 54-2 (default) European Union EN 54-2 Evacuation European Union (Spain) NBN S21-100 European Union (Belgium) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
4. Select the control panel ID from the list and then select YES (to add the control panel to the network) or NO (to remove the control panel from the network). 5. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit). 6. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit). KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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2. Select Firenet and then select Repeater map 3. Select the control panel ID from the list and then select YES (to repeat the control panel) or NO (to stop repeating the control panel) 4. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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2. Select Firenet and then select Class B 3. Select YES (for Class B network) or NO (for Class A network) 4. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 5. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Press F2 (Exit) to exit the menu. 4. Open the control panel door and remove the flash drive. Failure to remove the USB flash drive as described may result in loss Caution: of data and/or damage to your flash drive. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Re-sound sounders with any new device in alarm Only re-sound sounders when new zone in alarm To change the configuration: 1. Select Panel setup from the main menu 2. Select Other settings and then select Sounder re-sound 3. Select YES or NO KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
USB type B connectors (see Figure 3 on page 10). Close the control panel door. 2. Select Panel setup from the main menu. 3. Select Load/Save configuration and then select Save configuration. The current configuration is saved in XML format using a default naming format. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Delays configuration Select this option to configure sounder and fire routing delays or to program output activation (PRG) Loops Class configuration Select this option to configure the installation loop wiring Class (Class A or Class B) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Select the corresponding loop and device. For new devices, a message will be displayed. 4. Make the required configuration changes (device type, operating mode, text etc.). 5. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit). 6. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit). KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
LEDs of the zone board (with consecutive zones displayed below). For repeater panels without a zone board, the initial zone value is not used as the panel has no zones. The repeater panel will show zone events of the panels being repeated. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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4. If you want this zone not to activate the sounders, change the value after the - to 0. Values different to zero will activate sounders with an alarm in the zone after the configured delay (if enabled, the alarm is automatic, and the control panel is in day mode). KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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5. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) If all the devices assigned to a zone are disabled, then the zone is Note: considered disabled and indicated accordingly on the control panel interface (see “Front panel controls and indicators” on page 4). KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Select Panel inputs and then select the corresponding input 4. In the Control option, select ENB (enable) or DIS (disable) 5. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 6. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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3. Select Outputs and the select the corresponding output 4. In the Control option, select ENB (enable) or DIS (disable) 5. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 6. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
4. Select YES or NO for Activate for all zones 5. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 6. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) Once a delay has been configured, it must be enabled. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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(if enabled, the alarm is automatic, and the control panel is in day mode). Where ddd is the delay configured in seconds. 5. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 6. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
3. Select the password to change (Operator, Maintenance, or Installer) 4. Enter the new password 5. Confirm the new password 6. Press F4 (Enter) and then press F2 (Exit) 7. Press F1 (Keep), F3 (Apply), F4 (Discard), or F2 (Exit) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
• Test that under the alarm conditions (with all applicable devices activated), that the current consumption does not exceed the power supply specifications (if the batteries are not activated the current consumption is within the specifications) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Chapter 4 Maintenance Summary This chapter includes information on fire alarm system and battery maintenance. Content Fire alarm system maintenance 54 Battery maintenance 55 KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Keep the outside and inside of the control panel clean. Carry out periodic cleaning using a damp cloth for the outside. Do not use products containing solvents to clean the unit. Do not clean the inside of the cabinet with liquid products. KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
In addition to the above, the following battery charger faults may display: • Battery charger: sensor HI • Battery charger: sensor LO • Battery charger: overvoltage • Battery charger: undervoltage • Battery charger: compensation KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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To power up the control panel from the batteries, press the battery start button on the control panel PCB (marked as BAT, see Figure 16 below). Keep the button pressed for approximately five seconds. Figure 16: Battery start-up button KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
This chapter provides technical specifications for your control panel. Content Loop specifications 58 Power supply specifications 58 Battery and battery charger specifications 59 LCD specifications 59 Communication port specifications 59 Fire network specifications 59 Input/Output specifications 60 Mechanical and environmental specifications 61 KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
120 mA at 24 VDC 20-zone board 12 mA at 24 VDC 40-zone board 14 mA at 24 VDC Max. quiescent current (Imax a) 2.5 A at 24 VDC Max. alarm current (Imax b) 4 A at 24 VDC KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
USB 2.0, type B connector Maximum USB flash drive 2 GB capacity Fire network specifications Maximum distance between 1.2 km two control panels Maximum capacity 32 loops and 32 nodes Communication protocol Proprietary protocol based on RS485 KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
2 supervised inputs, end-of-line resistor 15K ¼ W 62 Ω active value 2K2 Ω Active input value 50 Ω Short circuit values 22 k Ω Open circuit values Configuration mode Activation, logged, external fault, remote reset, UK class change KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
18 x Ø 20 mm at top of cabinet 2 x Ø 20 mm at bottom of cabinet IP rating IP30 Environmental Operating temperature −5 to +40ºC Storage temperature −20 to +50ºC Relative humidity 10 to 95% (noncondensing) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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Chapter 5: Technical specifications Figure 17: Cabinet dimensions and views KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Network board is configured Initial zone Autosetup zone All detectors, manual call points, and zone modules to the initial zone All sounders to the sounder output group All relay/non-supervised outputs to the programmable group 1 (PRG1) KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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(fail-to-safe) IN1 and IN2 Delays All delays to 0 in all the zones Sounder and fire routing groups to be activated by all zones Programmable output groups not used by any zone Expansion boards None KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Zone test Output test Panel outputs Loop outputs UI test Indicator test Keyboard test Battery test Reports Event log View all Clear Device status Zone status Attention required Zone mapping Revision Firmware revision Configuration revision Serial numbers KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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Date and time Day/night mode Day/night calendar Regional options Firenet Firenet map Firenet opmode Repeater map Allow control Class B Communications Remove USB device Other settings 24V aux. config Fault mask Buzzer Re-sound sounders Device LEDs KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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Event log View all Clear Device status Zone status Attention required Zone mapping Revision Firmware revision Configuration revision Serial numbers Contact details Save reports Current events Event log Device status Attention required Alarm counter Password setup KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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Event log Attention required Alarm counter Password setup Installer operation Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Field setup Zone configuration Initial zone Panel I/O configuration Panel inputs Panel setup ID configuration Date and time Regional options KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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UI test Indicator test Keyboard test Battery test Reports Event log View all Clear Attention required Revision Firmware revision Configuration revision Serial numbers Contact details Save reports Current events Event log Attention required Alarm counter Password setup KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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Appendix B: Menu maps KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
Certification Certification body 0786 Certificate number 0786-CPD-20893 Manufacturer GE Security Africa, 555 Voortrekkerroad, Maitland, Cape Town 7405, PO box 181 Maitland, South Africa Manufacturer’s representative GE Security B.V., Kelvinstraat 7, 6003 DH Weert, The (Europe) Netherlands KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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European standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility These control panels have been designed in accordance with the following European standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility: EN 60950-1 EN 50130-4 EN 61000-6-3 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 KFP-AF Series Installation Manual...
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