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- Page 1 www.acornfiresecurity.com 4-12 Zone Conventional Control Panel Installation, Commissioning & Operating www.acornfiresecurity.com...
- Page 2 www.acornfiresecurity.com 0832-CPD-2177 EN54-2: 1997 +A1:2006 Control and indicating equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings 544b/02 Provided options: Outputs to Fire Alarm Devices Investigation Delays to Outputs Dependency on more than one alarm signal Test Condition EN54-4: 1997 +A1:2002 +A2:2006 Power supply equipment for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings QZXL-4, QZXL-8, QZXL-12...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
www.acornfiresecurity.com Table of Contents Page ABOUT THIS PANEL ............................. 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................... 4 CABINET DETAILS ..........................5 CIRCUIT BOARDS ..........................6 MAIN PCB TERMINALS ........................8 ZONE CARD TERMINALS ........................9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ......................10 POWER SUPPLY MODULE ........................ 11 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ........................ -
Page 4: About This Panel
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1 ABOUT THIS PANEL 1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The QuickZone XL panel is available from 4 to 12 Conventional and/or Twin Wire (sav-wire) zones. For the fire alarm engineer, the QuickZone XL has been designed to minimise labour costs by providing ample room for tasks such as wiring and changing batteries. -
Page 5: Cabinet Details
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1.2 CABINET DETAILS www.acornfiresecurity.com... -
Page 6: Circuit Boards
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1.3 CIRCUIT BOARDS QuickZone XL panels comprise of two main circuit boards plus optional ancillary boards TPCA01-X4 Master PCB TPCA03 - LED Display & Controls PCB www.acornfiresecurity.com... - Page 7 www.acornfiresecurity.com ANCILLARY CIRCUIT BOARDS QZXL-ZEC Std spec 4 zone extension card QZXL-HSZEC High spec 4 zone extension card 4 x conventional or Twin Wire 4 x conventional or Twin Wire zone circuits zone circuits 2 x switched –ve outputs ...
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Page 8: Main Pcb Terminals
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Page 9: Zone Card Terminals
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1.5 ZONE CARD TERMINALS Drawing shows the high spec version of the zone extension PCB (CZXL-HSZEC). The std version does not contain the additional outputs or sounder circuits shown at the bottom. www.acornfiresecurity.com... -
Page 10: Technical Specification
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Electrical Specification Inputs & Outputs - TPCA01-X2/X4 Main PCB Terminal capacity 0.5mm to 2.5mm solid or stranded wire PSU @ output Power supply voltage control line For temperature compensation control PSU Input + - supply input. Diode protected for Max input current 3 amps. -
Page 11: Power Supply Module
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1.7 POWER SUPPLY MODULE Power Supply Specification Mains supply 230V +10% / -15% 50Hz max current 1A Mains supply fuse 4 Amp (F4A 250V) Not accessible for servicing. Internal to switch mode power unit Internal power supply rating 3.0 Amps total including battery charging Maximum load shared between outputs = 2.4A 21.27 –... -
Page 12: Design Considerations
www.acornfiresecurity.com This guide is intended as an aid to 2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS designers and installers of fire detection systems. It is NOT to be A few handy tips 2.1 SYSTEM DESIGN & PLANNING used as a substitute to BS5839 which should be read in full. What is a detection zone? In order to direct those responding to a fire alarm signal, particularly the fire service, to the area of a fire, all buildings, other than very small buildings, need to be divided into detection zones. -
Page 13: Cable Types & Limitations
www.acornfiresecurity.com General • Fire Alarm Control Panels should be installed at a location appropriate for staff and fire fighters • All mains supply isolators must be double pole and suitably marked • All joints to be fire resisting, junction boxes to be labelled ‘FIRE ALARM’. •... -
Page 14: General Conventional System Schematic
www.acornfiresecurity.com 2.2 GENERAL CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC www.acornfiresecurity.com... -
Page 15: General Twin Wire System Schematic
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Page 16: Installation
www.acornfiresecurity.com 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 SAFETY Suppliers of articles for use at work are required under section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure as reasonably as is practical that the article will be safe and without risk to health when properly used. An article is not regarded as properly used if it is used “without regard to any relevant information or advice”... -
Page 17: Esd Precaution
www.acornfiresecurity.com 3.2 ESD PRECAUTION Electronic components are vulnerable to damage by Electrostatic Discharges (ESD). An ESD ATTENTION OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS wrist strap, suitably grounded, should be worn at all times when handling pcbs. These wrist FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES straps are designed to prevent the build-up of static charges, not only within a person’s body, but on many other materials. -
Page 18: Mains Connections
www.acornfiresecurity.com Typical panel layout Drawing shows typical internal layout of the panel cabinet with two 3.2Ah, 12v batteries fitted 3.5 MAINS CONNECTIONS Do not connect the mains supply to the panel until you are fully conversant with the layout and features of the equipment. A rating plate is attached to the power supply module describing the nature of the supply permitted. -
Page 19: Connecting The Batteries
www.acornfiresecurity.com 3.6 CONNECTING THE BATTERIES Batteries of even very small capacity are capable of delivering very high currents which can cause fire or injury, therefore battery connections should be done with caution. The panel is supplied with battery leads already connected to the battery terminals on the main PCB. These leads are coloured red for +ve and black for -ve. -
Page 20: Setup & Programming
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4 SETUP & PROGRAMMING 4.1 TWIN WIRE MODE What is Twin Wire? Twin Wire is what is often referred to as Sav Wire. The technology enables sounders and beacons to be connected to the same circuit as the detectors and call points. This can result in greatly reduced installation time and cost. -
Page 21: Zone Interface Function
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4.2 ZONE INTERFACE FUNCTION This setting configures the last zone on the panel, (i.e. zone 4 on a 4 zone, zone 8 on an 8 zone and zone 12 on a 12 zone), to be used for interconnection from other control panels. It is possible, in the Level 3 engineering programming, to setup any zone for this function;... -
Page 22: Level 3 Engineering Options
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4.3 LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING OPTIONS A series of programmable engineering options are available. These programming modes are initiated by entering a four digit code using buttons 1 - 4 on the keypad followed by the ENTER button. To access Level 3 options, first set switch 3 on the 3 way DIL switch located on the main PCB to the ‘ON’ position. -
Page 23: Options Index
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4.4 OPTIONS INDEX The following programmable options and settings are available. Option/Setting Description Code(s) Page View History View the last 40 events 1111 Set Fault Buzzer Volume Set the fault buzzer volume to high or low 2224 Clear All Disablements Remove all disablements which have been set for 1121 any zone, sounder circuit, output or delay... - Page 24 www.acornfiresecurity.com View History The control panel stores a log of the last 40 events which have occurred. This is useful for identifying intermittent faults or activations. Enter the above code and press ENTER, the most recent event that has occurred is displayed. Use the ENTER button to progress backwards through the indications.
- Page 25 www.acornfiresecurity.com Set Fault Buzzer Volume There are two levels of volume for the internal fault buzzer, high and low. Enter the above code and press the ENTER button to increase or decrease the fault buzzer tone from the previous level. Setting will change when ENTER button is pressed.
- Page 26 www.acornfiresecurity.com Panel Wide Settings There are 6 general, panel wide, settings available. Enter the above code and press the ENTER button. The 6 programmable options are represented by fire zone LEDs 1 - 6. Use button 1 to move to option required as per table; Fire LED Programming Option Change / remove keypad access code...
- Page 27 www.acornfiresecurity.com 2. Set Number of Repeater Panels on System If repeater panels are to be used, the quantity on the system, 1- 8, must be set up for monitoring purposes. An incorrect quantity will cause a repeater fault to be shown on the panel. With the zone 2 fire LED lit, the amber, fault / disabled / test LEDs will show the current quantity of repeaters set 0 - 8.
- Page 28 www.acornfiresecurity.com 4. Turn Off Battery Monitoring (EN54!) The battery monitoring may be disabled for applications where this is appropriate such as non fire alarm use or where no battery backup is required. Note: No remote PSU fault input is available on the QuickZone XL With the zone 4 FIRE LED lit, the amber, fault / disabled / test LEDs will show the current setting.
- Page 29 www.acornfiresecurity.com 6. Repeater Comms Monitoring Type (EN54!) The repeater panels are designed to be wired in a fault tolerant (fail safe) loop configuration, from comms A to B and back to the main panel again (see drawing below). This enables repeater panels to still work if there is a break in the cables.
- Page 30 www.acornfiresecurity.com Zone Function Settings There are 7 functional settings available for each zone. These are as follows: Fire latching Normally a zone latches a fire input signal. This setting allows the panel to clear automatically when a fire signal is removed. This is useful for interfacing purposes. Short circuit as alarm (EN54!) For Older non EN54 or BS5839 compliant systems.
- Page 31 www.acornfiresecurity.com With the required zone for editing LED lit, press the ENTER button to enter ‘editing mode’. The fire zone 1 LED will now pulse to indicate the editing of attribute 1 (fire latching) for the selected zone. Use button 1 to scroll to the attribute that requires editing, indicated by a pulsing fire LED 1 - 7 as per table below.
- Page 32 www.acornfiresecurity.com DEPENDENCY MODES Dependency modes are features described in EN54-4 for the processing of confirmation alarms. It is a requirement by some monitoring stations and local fire authorities in order to reduce the possibility of false alarms. The QuickZone XL has 3 dependency mode options, A, B & C. Only one type can be applied to the panel but any or all zones can be independently set for dependency mode.
- Page 33 www.acornfiresecurity.com Dependency Mode Selection To change the dependency mode type for the panel, enter the above code and press ENTER (panel is set to type A by default). The amber, fault / disabled / test LED 1 will pulse and the current setting will be indicated by a steady amber, fault / disabled / test LED as per table below.
- Page 34 www.acornfiresecurity.com Dependency mode Twin Wire detector compatibility If using dependency mode, QuickZone XL panels are designed to work with the following conventional detectors:- • Apollo Series 65 • Apollo Orbis • Hochiki CDX • Nittan Evolution Conventional However, if also using Twin Wire mode the panels are optimised for use with Apollo Series 65 heads & 45681- 206 Sav-Wire bases.
- Page 35 www.acornfiresecurity.com EN54 Sounder Resound Options By default, after an initial fire condition and the (blue) Silence Alarms button has been activated, any new fire condition in a different zone will cause the alarms to resound. It is possible to change this on a zonal basis so that any new alarm in a different zone will not resound the alarms.
- Page 36 www.acornfiresecurity.com Apply Delay to Outputs for Selected Zones The activation of sounder circuits and aux outputs can be delayed in response to selected zones. The actual delay time is set up in the panel wide programming options, 2-1-2-3. The setting of delays here applies to all sounder circuits, all aux outputs or all sounder circuits and all aux outputs.
- Page 37 www.acornfiresecurity.com Input Function Settings The QuickZone XL has two inputs located on the main circuit board, Class Change (CC) and Alert (PUL). Switching a negative voltage into these inputs will cause the alarm sounders to operate. The Class Change input (CC) will cause the alarms to sound continuously and the Alert input (PUL) will cause the alarms to pulse. Either or both of these inputs can be programmed to have a different function.
- Page 38 www.acornfiresecurity.com Output Programmability & Miscellaneous All of the relays & outputs on the control panel’s main circuit board (TPC-A01) have default functions, i.e. operate on fire or fault. The function for each of these outputs, however, can be changed. The outputs can also be programmed to have different responses for selected zones.
- Page 39 www.acornfiresecurity.com Relay & Output Responses to Selected Zones Each of the relays and switched -ve outputs on the main circuit board and high spec zone extension cards can be independently programmed to respond in one of three different ways for each zone, ON, OFF or PULSING. Before any programming can be applied to the outputs on the main circuit board, they must first be made programmable using code 4-1-4-2.
- Page 40 www.acornfiresecurity.com Conventional Sounder Circuit Responses to Selected Zones Each of the conventional sounder circuits on the main circuit board and high spec zone extension cards can be independently programmed to respond in one of three different ways for each zone, ON, OFF or PULSING. Enter the above code and press the ENTER button.
- Page 41 www.acornfiresecurity.com Twin Wire Sounder Circuit Responses to Selected Zones If using Twin Wire zones (see page 18 for details of setting Twin Wire zones), the sounders on each of the Twin Wire circuits can be programmed to respond to each zone in the same way as the conventional sounder circuits.
- Page 42 www.acornfiresecurity.com Relay & Output Functional Options Each of the relays and switched -ve outputs on the main circuit board and high spec zone extension cards can be independently programmed with a custom response to; Silence Alarms (including, Silence button or input programmed for remote Silence Alarms), Evacuate (including, Resound button, input programmed for Evacuate or 220O ‘Evacuate’...
- Page 43 www.acornfiresecurity.com Twin Wire Sounder Circuit Functional Options If using Twin Wire zones (see page 18 for details of setting Twin Wire zones), the sounders on each of the Twin Wire circuits can be programmed with a custom response to various panel functions in the same way as the relays and switched -ve outputs (page 40).
- Page 44 www.acornfiresecurity.com Comms PCB Output Functional Options If a repeater Comms PCB (TPCA05) has been fitted to the panel, the 6, swtched -ve outputs on the PCB can also be independently programmed with a custom response to; Silence Alarms (including, Silence button or input programmed for remote Silence Alarms), Evacuate (including, Resound button, input programmed for Evacuate or 220Ω...
- Page 45 www.acornfiresecurity.com System Diagnostics Mode System faults can occur if a PCB in the control panel or one of the repeater panels stops working. This may be due to a fault condition, loss of power, software lockup or memory checksum error. A system fault can also occur if the internal PCB configuration or number of repeater panels has not been correctly set up in the panel wide programming options (2-1-2-3).
- Page 46 www.acornfiresecurity.com REPEATER PANEL SETUP & PROGRAMMING The QuickZone XL can support up to 8, fully functional repeater panels. Repeater Comms PCB To run repeaters, a Comms PCB (TPCA05) must be fitted to the control panel. A Comms PCB for the control panel is supplied with each repeater panel.
- Page 47 www.acornfiresecurity.com Wiring The repeater panels are designed to be wired in a fault tolerant (fail safe) loop configuration, from comms A to B and back to the main panel again (see diagram). This enables repeater panels to still work if there is a break in the cables. If replacing an older system where the existing cabling cannot be configured in a loop as shown, it is possible to change the panel back to radial circuit...
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Page 48: Operating
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5 OPERATING 5.1 PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATIONS Activate Controls In normal standby mode the keypad controls are inactive to protect from unauthorised operation. Controls can be activated by using the ‘Activate Controls’ key switch or by entering a four digit code using the keypad. The use of a code entry to activate the controls is enabled by default but can be disabled in the Level 3 engineering functions. -
Page 49: Status Led Indicators
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.1.1 Status LED Indicators LED On LED Pulsing Zones in Fire 1 - 12 Indicates alarm condition in zone. Zone Fault/Disabled/Test Indicates zone circuit is disabled or in Indicates a fault in the zone circuit test mode 1 - 12 Supply Healthy: Indicates mains and/or battery supply is present... -
Page 50: Disable Mode
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.2 DISABLE MODE Disable Mode is used to disable or isolate individual zone circuits or all sounder circuits or all auxiliary outputs. To initialise Disable Mode, firstly activate the controls by turning the key switch or by entering the four digit code. Then press and hold the Disable Mode button (1) for 3 seconds. -
Page 51: Test Mode
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.3 TEST MODE Test Mode is used when testing the fire alarm system. In test mode the devices in the zone(s) in test, detectors and call points etc, can be activated and the panel will automatically reset, enabling the system to be tested by one person. -
Page 52: Fault Diagnosis
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.4 FAULT DIAGNOSIS If the panel has detected a fault on the system the General Fault LED will be illuminated and the internal fault buzzer will sound. Secondary LEDs will also be illuminated depending on the location of the fault. Pressing and holding the ENTER button will reveal more detailed information about the location and type of fault. -
Page 53: Functionality During A System Fault
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.5 FUNCTIONALITY DURING A SYSTEM FAULT A system fault is indicated when a processor controlling a function in the panel has a watchdog time out or processor failure. In the event of a system fault the particular board affected may not be functional. The following indications may be observed. -
Page 54: Service & Maintenance
www.acornfiresecurity.com 6 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE The following section is a summary of the requirements in BS5839 Part 1 For comprehensive information a copy of BS5839 Part 1 can be purchased from the British Standards Institution via their web site at www.bsi-global.com. 6.1 THE NEED FOR MAINTENANCE Your Fire Alarm System is working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. - Page 55 www.acornfiresecurity.com WEEKLY TEST The call point test key should be inserted firmly and deliberately into the bottom of the manual call point. Once activated it may be necessary to wait up to four seconds before the alarms sound. Your manual call points may not be the same as the ones described above. If not please refer to your service and maintenance company for instructions.
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Page 56: Periodic Inspection & Servicing
www.acornfiresecurity.com 6.4 PERIODIC INSPECTION & SERVICING Inspection & servicing should only be carried out by a ‘Competent Person’ who has sufficient knowledge to check the whole system. This would normally be a qualified electrical contractor or fire alarm specialist. Inspection & servicing visits are normally conducted on a quarterly basis unless such factors as a dirty environment warrant servicing on a more regular basis. -
Page 57: Schedule Of Testing Log Book
www.acornfiresecurity.com 6.4.1 SCHEDULE OF TESTING LOG BOOK This Section is to be used to record ALL Weekly Tests of The Fire Alarm System DATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION TESTER (IF ANY) TIME OF TEST www.acornfiresecurity.com... - Page 58 www.acornfiresecurity.com SCHEDULE OF TESTING This Section is to be used to record ALL Weekly Tests of The Fire Alarm System DATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION TESTER (IF ANY) TIME OF TEST www.acornfiresecurity.com...
- Page 59 www.acornfiresecurity.com SCHEDULE OF TESTING This Section is to be used to record ALL Weekly Tests of The Fire Alarm System DATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION TESTER (IF ANY) TIME OF TEST www.acornfiresecurity.com...
- Page 60 www.acornfiresecurity.com SCHEDULE OF TESTING This Section is to be used to record ALL Weekly Tests of The Fire Alarm System DATE & DEVICE TESTED & COMMENTS INITIALS OF LOCATION TESTER (IF ANY) TIME OF TEST www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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Page 61: False Alarms, Faults & Engineer Visit Log Book
www.acornfiresecurity.com 6.4.2 FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEER VISIT LOG BOOK Fault / Reason for Action taken Date Work Completed Engineers Details Call-Out www.acornfiresecurity.com... - Page 62 www.acornfiresecurity.com FALSE ALARMS, FAULTS & ENGINEER VISITS Fault / Reason for Action taken Date Work Completed Engineers Details Call-Out www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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- Page 65 www.acornfiresecurity.com USER INSTRUCTIONS If an alarm condition is present YOU MUST FOLLOW YOUR NORMAL FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES. A responsible person should then:- Check the control panel to see which area or zone has caused the system to go into alarm. This will be indicated by a pulsing red LED on the front of the control panel.
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