Overview..............................4 Z-20 Product List....................................4 Glossary......................................5 User Interface....................................5 Setting up single and multiple hazards............................6 Installation..............................8 Mounting the AUTOPULSE Z-20............................... 8 Trim kit........................................ 9 3.2.1 Applying the trim kit..................................... 10 Wiring........................................ 10 3.3.1 Safety ground/ ferrite bead..................................12 3.3.2...
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 1 Cautions, warnings, and regulatory information READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Follow the instructions in this installation manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to this product and associated equipment. Product operation and reliability depend upon proper installation. DO NOT INSTALL ANY AUTOPULSE™...
The user interface is a 4.3 in. (109mm) diagonal color LCD with a resistive touch panel and 12 indicating LEDs. The color LCD provides system status and access to perform system functions and to change the system configuration. Figure 1 shows an inside view of the AUTOPULSE Z-20 with the optional LED module (4007-9805) installed. Figure 1: AUTOPULSE Z-20 panel inside view...
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Setting up single and multiple hazards Figure 2 shows an example of a single hazard set up. Figure 2: AUTOPULSE Z-20 application, singe hazard page 6 579-1102AR Rev C...
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Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Figure 3 shows an example of a multiple (one or more) hazard set up. Figure 3: AUTOPULSE Z-20 application, two or more hazards page 7 579-1102AR Rev C...
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 3 Installation This chapter describes how to install the AUTOPULSE Z-20. It can be semi-flush or surface mounted. Mounting the AUTOPULSE Z-20 • Due to the danger of metal fragments falling into electronics when drilling the holes for the conduits, remove the electronics in the system: - To remove the electronics, unscrew the ten screws.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Figure 5: Back box installation dimensions and semi-flush mounting (right) Trim kit Trim kits are used to cosmetically cover wall openings when boxes are mounted semi-flush into the wall. The kit includes: • Two top trim bands (shorter). •...
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 3.2.1 Applying the trim kit After mounting the box semi-flush to the wall, attach the trim by completing the following steps:: Cut the strips before attaching them. Carefully cut them to length with a hacksaw or sharp utility knife. Cut the strips approximately 1 in.
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Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Figure 8: Field wiring guidelines (NAC power supply shown as reference) • The conductors must test free of all grounds. • A system ground must be provided for earth detection and lightning protection devices. This connection must comply with approved earth detection per NFPA780.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Figure 9: EOL relay diagram • In areas of high lightning activity, or in areas that have large power surges, use the 2081-9044 Transient Suppressor on monitor points. • Do not run wires through elevator shafts. •...
- 25 Ah and 33 Ah batteries use 2081-9282 (red 25 Ah or 33 Ah) or 4009-9801 (beige 25 Ah). • To minimize the power losses due to wiring from the external battery box to the AUTOPULSE Z-20, use at least a 12 AWG wire. Mount the battery box within 20 feet (609.6 cm) of the panel in accordance with the mounting instruction label in the box.
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Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual To apply power to the system, complete the following steps: Connect the negative lead to the battery. Apply AC. Connect the positive to the battery. Figure 11: Power supply page 14 579-1102AR Rev C...
4 NAC power supply The AUTOPULSE Z-20 uses a conventional reverse polarity NAC power supply. It provides 6 A and can support non-addressable conventional notification devices and addressable initiating devices. See Figure 12 and Table 4 for the main components of the NAC power supply.
NAC section overview The NAC power supply allows connection to up to four Class A or Class B NAC circuits. Notification appliances within the AUTOPULSE Z-20 are synchronized including any attached 4009 series NAC extenders. Do not mix Wheelock and TYCO branded devices in the same system, they will not be synchronized.
When NACs are used for Regulated 24 DC appliances, maximum current per NAC reduces to 2 A and total power supply notification current rating is reduced to 3 A. Current used by modules powered from the AUTOPULSE Z-20 power supply must be deducted from the total current.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 4.3.2 Wiring distances Table 9 and Table 10 list the maximum distances from the NAC terminal block to the last appliance in a Class A and Class B configuration, depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 9 and Table 10 to calculate the wire distances for your application. Table 9: Class A wiring distances Alarm current Max distance w/ 18...
4.3.3 Class A wiring Note: The Class A wiring style is set up in the programmer. Refer to the AUTOPULSE Z-20 Programmer’s Manual (579-1167AR), for more information. To connect the power supply to reverse-polarity, non-addressable notification appliances using Class A wiring, complete the following steps: Route wire from the B+ and B- outputs of the power supply to the appropriate inputs on a peripheral notification appliance.
4.3.4 Class B wiring Note: The Class B wiring style is set up in the programmer. Refer to the AUTOPULSE Z-20 Programmer’s Manual (579-1167AR) for more information. To connect the power supply to appliances using Class B wiring, complete the following steps: Route the wire from the B+, B- outputs on TB2 and TB3 of the power supply to the appropriate inputs on a peripheral notification appliance.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Troubleshooting Table 11 shows the LED definition for the NAC power. Figure 16: LEDs on the AUTOPULSE Z-20 power supply Table 11: LEDs on the AUTOPULSE Z-20 power supply Trouble Description LED 10 Green. Off on AC failure.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 5.2.2 Device addressing, Class A, Class B, and Class X The IDNet section can be wired as a Class A, Class B, or Class X circuit. Class A wiring: Class A wiring provides an alternate communication path that maintains communication to all devices when a single open circuit fault occurs.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 5.2.3 Wiring parameters Table 14 identifies the IDNet wiring parameters that you must consider when installing this card. For additional wiring information, see Addressable Fire Alarm Panels Field Wiring Specifications (900-408). Table 14: IDNet wiring parameters IDNet wiring capacitance parameters Parameter Value...
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 5.2.4 Class A Wiring To wire an IDNet section as a Class A circuit: Make sure the jumpers on P2 are set to positions 3-5 and 4-6. Route the wiring from the IDNet circuit primary terminals (B+, B-) on TB1 of the IDNet to the corresponding inputs on the first device.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual 5.2.5 Class B Wiring When wiring the circuit as Class B, both the B+, B- and A+, A- terminals are available for parallel connections. Within the IDNet circuitry, A+ is connected to B+, and A- is connected to B- so circuits can stem from either one. Additionally, two wires can be connected to each screw terminal.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Auxiliary power selection AUX PWR/SNAC overview The AUX PWR/SNAC terminal block is located on the top left corner of the power supply. Using the AUTOPULSE Panel Programmer, you can configure this point as either a 24 V Aux power (with Class B support - see Wiring notes) or as a Class B simple reverse polarity Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC).
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Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Figure 22: Simple NAC wiring Table 17: Simple NAC wiring limits Alarm current 20 AWG 18 AWG 16AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG Line resistance (Ohms) 0.25 617 ft 981 ft 1560 ft 2480 ft 3944 ft 14.00 0.50 308 ft...
Wire from the power supply's RUI channel on terminal block TB1 to each RUI device. The wiring can be Class A or Class B. Figure 23: Location of the RUI terminal block See document 579-1172 for more information about the AUTOPULSE Z-20 Color Touchscreen LCD Remote Annunciator. Table 19: RUI specifications Supports: Up to 10 RUI devices.
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Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Figure 24 depicts Class A and Class B wiring. Figure 24: RUI wiring to the host panel page 30 579-1102AR Rev C...
The code produced by the illuminated indicator LEDs corresponds to a trouble occurring on the system. See Table 20 for the IDNet LED definitions, and see Table 21 for the AUTOPULSE Z-20 trouble messages. Table 20: AUTOPULSE Z-20 system indicator LEDs Comm trouble Normally off.
The SDACT card The SDACT card (4007-9806) can be mounted in the AUTOPULSE Z-20 panel. It is used to notify a central station when an event occurs, to report changes to a specific point, and to connect a transmitter to a central station. For more information, refer to the 579-954 manual.
Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Example of combinations Figure 26, and Figure 27 are examples of some of the combinations that can be made in a AUTOPULSE Z-20 using the available optional cards and modules. Figure 26: Example one page 33...
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Z-20 Agent Releasing Panel Installation Manual Figure 27: Example two page 34 579-1102AR Rev C...
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