Amerex SR-X Installation, Operation And Instruction Manual

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Amerex SR-X
Installation, Operation, and
Instruction Manual
P/N 19125 – #5403553 Rev. E – June 2010
SR-X Suppression Release Panel
(All specifications subject to revision.)
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  • Page 1 Amerex SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual P/N 19125 – #5403553 Rev. E – June 2010 SR-X Suppression Release Panel (All specifications subject to revision.) merex orporAtion 7595 G —t , Al 35173 Adsden iGHwAy russville...
  • Page 2 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 able of onTenTs Installation Precautions ............................5 Design Guidelines ..............................6 General Description ..............................6 System Features ..............................6 Options ..................................8 Specifications ................................9 SR-X Visual Indicators ..............................9 LCD ..................................9 SR-X Visual Indicators .............................9 Control Buttons ...............................10 Circuit Parameters (All voltages regulated DC) - Initiating Device Circuits ............10...
  • Page 4 Wiring Diagram Program #7 ...........................34 Wiring Diagram Program #8 ...........................36 Wiring Diagram Program #9 ...........................38 SR-X Custom Programming Information ......................40 Amerex SR-X panel Custom Program Information for Water Based Extinguishing Systems ........41 Initiating Zone Description ............................41 Output Description ..............................42 Normal/Cross-Zoning .............................43 Releasing Output Time ............................43...
  • Page 5: Installation Precautions

    High Voltage Electrocution Hazard. Do not handle live AC wiring or work on the device while AC power is active. This manual is designed to help with the specification, installation, and programming of the SR-X panel. It is imperative that this manual be completely read and understood before the installation or programming of the panel.
  • Page 6: Design Guidelines

    The SR-X panel may also be used as a stand alone fire control panel. This unit complies with NFPA-12, NFPA-12A, NFPA-13, NFPA-15, NFPA -16, NFPA-17, NFPA-17A, NFPA-72, NFPA-750, NFPA-2001.
  • Page 7 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 • Supervisory Zones • Supervisory • Tamper • Low Air Supervisory • High Air • Low Air Alarm NOTE: Only zones programmed as Detection, Waterflow, Linear Heat, Manual Release, and Low Air Alarm can be mapped to outputs programmed as release.
  • Page 8: Options

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 • Diagnostic Indicators • Signal Silence button • Buzzer Silence button • Manual event scroll buttons • Automatic resound of silenced trouble signals after 24 hours • Built-in Trouble buzzer • Common Contacts for Alarm/Trouble/Supervisory/Waterflow •...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Specifications Amerex SR-X panel Type - 18 gauge sheet steel with hinged, removable, locked door Size - 18 1/2" x 14 1/4" x 4 3/4" Finish - Red cabinet with red on black logo.
  • Page 10: Control Buttons

    • Supervisory current condition - approximately 10mA Notification/Release Circuits The indicating circuits of the Amerex SR-X panel are Non-coded. This allows the use of visual and audible appliances on the same circuit. If temporal notification appliances are required for evacuation, selectable tone appliances such as the AMSECO H24WR horn or SH24W Series strobe/horns or a temporal module such as AMSECO TMP1-3A or equivalents shall be used.
  • Page 11: Release Abort Circuit

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 alarm zone. This is when the pre-discharge timer would start and would be the pre-discharge signal. If a temporal or other type of signal is required, notification appliances such as AMSECO model H24WR or equivalent shall be used.
  • Page 12: Input Power

    NFPA 750 - Water Mist NFPA 2001 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System Listings and Approvals SR-X PN19340 - UL Standard 864, ULC Standard S527, FM, CSFM and NYMEA Terminals • All terminals capable of #22 - #14 AWG wire •...
  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 ARM-1/ARM-2 Module (Auxiliary Relay Module) Activated by 24VDC Indicating and/or Releasing, polarity reversing circuits. The module provides a non-supervised DPDT Relay that can be used for fan shutdown, door release, elevator recall, etc.
  • Page 14: Trouble Conditions

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 2. Operation of any output circuits that have been described as SUPERVISORY BELL. 3. “SUPERVISORY”, “TAMPER”, “LOW AIR”, or “HIGH AIR” and <CIRCUIT> displayed on LCD. 4. Activation of yellow SUPERVISORY indicator on LED display.
  • Page 15: Loss Or Reduction Of Ac Power

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 the events by use of the scroll up and scroll down buttons. The LED will go steady after all trouble events have been viewed. Loss or Reduction of AC Power A reduction in the AC input voltage will result in the following: 1.
  • Page 16: To Reset A Trouble Condition

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 2. Press the reset button. To Reset A Trouble Condition 1. Determine the cause of the trouble condition and remove the cause. 2. This circuit is self-restoring. When all trouble conditions are removed all indications will return to normal.
  • Page 17: Programming Mode Instructions

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Testing should be done as a minimum as described below 1. Notify the fire department or other receiving station if alarm, supervisory and/or trouble signals are transmitted. 2. Notify the proper building personnel so that audible and/or visual signals can be ignored.
  • Page 18: History

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 To program, push the Program Switch down. There is no capability to back up screens in the program mode. If a mistake was made during programming, move the program switch back up, then move it down and start from the beginning.
  • Page 19: Password

    All panels are shipped from the factory with a password of 000. If the password is lost contact Amerex. After selecting the desired number, press the SET button to set and move to the next number.
  • Page 20: One Man Walktest

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 After selecting all four outputs or pressing the FUNCTION button, the following will appear in the display window: Disabling any input or outputs will create a trouble condition on the panel. T E M...
  • Page 21: Amerex Sr-X Standard Program Information

    Amerex SR-X Standard Program Information The SR-X panel has 9 standard programs which are detailed in the following pages. Selecting one of these programs will automatically program every function of the panel except the custom banner and zone message functions.
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram Program #1

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 23 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram Program #2

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 25 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram Program #3

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 27 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram Program #4

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 29 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram Program #5

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 31 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram Program #6

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 33 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 34: Wiring Diagram Program #7

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 35 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 36: Wiring Diagram Program #8

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 37 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram Program #9

    10. Maximum resistance on outputs is 10 Ohms. Maximum resistance on outputs programmed as releasing is 1 divided by current requirements of solenoid (1.67 Ohms for Amerex CPS system). 11. Notification outputs do not provide synchronization. If synchronization is needed, refer to the NAC table on page 57.
  • Page 39 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Program Legend Either zones active Both zone active...
  • Page 40: Sr-X Custom Programming Information

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 SR-X Custom Programming Information CUSTOM PROGRAM ZONES SUP 1/ABORT SUP 2 OUTPUTS *Supervisory Supervisory or Abort * If SUP 1/Abort zone is programmed as abort, activation of that zone will not operate any output circuits.
  • Page 41: Amerex Sr-X Panel Custom Program Information For Water Based Extinguishing Systems

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Amerex SR-X panel Custom Program Information for Water Based Extinguishing Systems If the user has selected program # 0 for a custom configuration of the panel the following will appear in the display window.
  • Page 42: Output Description

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 After describing all initiating zones or skipping to the next function, the following will appear in the display window: S U P E R V S R Y Z O N E...
  • Page 43: Normal/Cross-Zoning

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Where “<a>” is the number of the releasing circuit output. Normal/Cross-Zoning Each releasing circuit can be set up for the normal or cross zoned operation. In NORMAL operation, any alarm initiating zone including LOW AIR ALARM mapped to a releasing output must be in alarm before the output is activated.
  • Page 44: Custom Message

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 B A N N E R M E S S A G E ? Custom Message To change the banner message, press the SELECT button. If you don’t want to change the banner message press the bottom button.
  • Page 45: Amerex Sr-X Panel Custom Program Information For Chemical Based Extinguishing Systems

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Amerex SR-X panel Custom Program Information For Chemical Based Extinguishing Systems If the user has selected program # 0 for a custom configuration of the panel the following will appear in the display window.
  • Page 46: Output Description

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Zone 5 is a supervisory or abort zone and can only be described as SUPERVISORY, TAMPER, LOW AIR or HIGH AIR, or ABORT. Press the SET button to set the description displayed.
  • Page 47: First Or Second Alarm

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Press the SET button to set the description displayed. SELECT Press the SELECT button to scroll through the descriptions. FUNCTION Press the bottom button to skip to the next function. After selecting an output as INDICATING, a display similar to the following will appear: T P U T # <...
  • Page 48: Pre-Discharge Timer For Manual Release Zones

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 initiating zone including LOW AIR ALARM mapped to a releasing output must be in alarm before the output is activated. In cross zoned operation ALL initiating zones mapped to the releasing circuit must be in alarm before the output is activated.
  • Page 49: Abort Modes

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Abort Modes The abort function is used to stop the release circuit from activating. Activation of the abort circuit will create a trouble condition. ULI – Activation of the abort circuit stops the pre-discharge timer at 10 seconds. If there is less than 10 seconds remaining, the timer goes back to 10 seconds.
  • Page 50 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Press the SET button to set the output to the zone displayed and move to the next available output. SELECT Press the SELECT button to turn the output either on or off (the output number will be displayed when turned on).
  • Page 51 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 P R O G A M M T C H Quit by returning the programming switch to the left position. The panel is now ready for operation. Programming Summary • Examine History Buffer •...
  • Page 52: Installation Instructions

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Custom Program (#0 only) • Describe Initiating Zones 1 - 4 Alarm Zones Supervisory Zones Detection Supervisory Waterflow Tamper Linear Heat Detection Low Air Manual Release Hi Air Low Air Alarm • Describe Initiating Zone 5 (dedicated supervisory)
  • Page 53: Mounting Instructions

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 From any wire to ground – more than 100K ohms. Across the 2 wires on each Initiating zone – between 1.8K ohms and 5.4K ohms. Across the 2 wires on each notification circuit – between 1.8K ohms and 23.9K ohms.
  • Page 54: Power Compatibility

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Power Compatibility Inactive Circuits All inactive initiating device circuits and indicating appliance circuits must have the end-of-line resistor on the panel terminal. Operating Instructions Form Fill in the name, address and telephone number of the servicing agency on the appropriate instruction sheet provided and frame and place adjacent to control panel at eye level.
  • Page 55: Current Requirements: Table 1

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Current Requirements: Table 1 Module/Device Standby mA* Alarm mA* Amerex SR-X panel *Add 23 mA plus current requirement of all devices connected for each output programmed as Trouble Bell **Includes one zone short circuit current.
  • Page 56: 2-Wire Smoke Detector Compatibility Data

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 2-Wire Smoke Detector Compatibility Data Smoke Detector Compatibility Identifier "A" System Sensor (Brk) (Max. No. Of Detectors Per Zone Is 20) Det. Model Identifier Base Model Identifier 1400* 2400* 2400TH* 2W-B 2WT-B 2WTR-B Detection Systems (Max.
  • Page 57: Releasing Device Capability

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Releasing Device Capability Automatic Water Control Valves Compatibility Data Using the Following Devices Per Water Valve Water Valve Designation Size NPT Solenoids Circuit Manufacturers ASCO Solenoid Valve Figgie Fire Protection Model D and F 2½", 4", 6"...
  • Page 58 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Manufacturer Model # Type of Device Maximum Devices per Circuit* Amseco (continued) MH-12/24 Mini-Horn All devices compatible with SMD10- HP-25T Mini-Horn CSL24W Strobe 7 to 12 (Not for Evacuation) CSL24C Strobe 4 to 8 (Not for Evacuation)
  • Page 59: Wire Routing For Sr-X Panel

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Wire Routing for SR-X panel (*Shown with false front removed) Using the cabling provided, route all other wiring away from power input wiring. All field installed wiring connected to this panel must maintain a spacing of 1/4” between all electric light, power, class 1 or non-power limited fire protective signaling conductors.
  • Page 60: Nec Section 760-54

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 NEC Section 760-54 Installation of Conductors and Equipment. (a) Separation from Electric Light, Power, Class 1, and NPLFA Circuit Conductors. (1) In Cables, Compartments, Enclosures, Outlet Boxes, or Raceways. Power-limited circuit conductors shall not be placed in any cable, compartment, enclosure, outlet box, raceway, or similar fitting containing conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, or non power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors.
  • Page 61: Connection Procedure For Battery Charging Current And Voltage

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Connection Procedure for Battery Charging Current and Voltage 1) To measure the battery charging voltage: Place a voltmeter across the battery terminals as shown in FIG. 4 2) To measure the battery charging current: Place a current meter in series with the battery terminals as shown in FIG.
  • Page 62: Annex A: 4-Wire Smoke Detectors/Devices

    SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Annex A: 4-Wire Smoke Detectors/Devices Smoke Detector Detector Type Standby Current Alarm Current (mA) (mA) Potter PS-24* Photoelectric .045 Potter PS-24H* Photoelectric/Heat .045 Potter IS-24* Ionization .040 DSD-P Photoelectric Duct .390 Hochiki SLR-835* Photoelectric .055...
  • Page 63 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 System Sensor 2424TH Photoelectric 0.10 System Sensor 2451 Photoelectric 0.10 System Sensor 2451TH (w/B402B base) Photoelectric 0.10 System Sensor 2W-MOD Loop test/maint. mod. System Sensor 4W-B (12/24V) Photoelectric System Sensor 4WT-B (12/24V)
  • Page 64 SR-X Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual – PN19125 Connection Drawing for Central Station and Remote Station Operation SR-X to any UL listed Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) MAIN BACKUP TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS YEL GRN Z1A+ Z1A- Z1B+ Z1B- NC COM NO NC COM NO...
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