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C-TEC CAST XFP Engineering Manual

Networkable analogue addressable fire alarm control panel
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CAST XFP
Networkable
Analogue Addressable
Fire Alarm Control Panel
1 Loop, 32 Zone Panel
Part No.
XFP501/CA
2 Loop, 32 Zone Panel
Part No.
XFP502/CA
Engineering
Manual
Approved Document No. DFU5010020 Rev 4

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  • Page 1 CAST XFP Networkable Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel 1 Loop, 32 Zone Panel Part No. XFP501/CA 2 Loop, 32 Zone Panel Part No. XFP502/CA Engineering Manual Approved Document No. DFU5010020 Rev 4...
  • Page 2 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL CAST XFP 32 Zone Menu Structure Press MENU Button AL1 - ACCESS LEVEL 1 AL2 - ACCESS LEVEL 2 (Code 3333) AL3 - ACCESS LEVEL 3 (Code 4444) * THE MENU OPTION SHOWN WILL ONLY BE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    However, no responsibility can be accepted by the manu- facturer for any inaccuracies or for any misinterpretation of an instruction or guidance note. Manufacturer: Computionics Limited (C-TEC), Challenge Way, Martland Park, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0LD. www.c-tec.com...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Symbols Danger Electrical Hazard General Warning Sign Read these instructions thoroughly before installation and operation IMPORTANT NOTES T his equipment MUST only be installed and maintained by a suitably skilled and technically competent person.

  • Page 5: Key Features

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL KEY FEATURES The CAST XFP 1 loop, 32 zone (Part No. XFP501/CA) and CAST XFP 2 loop, 32 zone (Part No. XFP502/CA) analogue addressable fire alarm panels are designed for use with fire and security systems and offer the following features: •...

  • Page 6: Installation And Wiring

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL INSTALLATION AND WIRING The fire panel enclosure The panel is supplied with a hinged metal lid, metal back box and four separate PCBs (Main Control PCB, Power Supply PCB, Switch & Indicator PCB, LCD PCB). Space is available inside the panel for the rated capacity of VRLA backup batteries and an optional network driver card.

  • Page 7: Mounting The Base Onto A Wall

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Mounting the base onto a wall The panel can be surface, or semi-flush mounted onto a vertical wall, ≤2 m mounting height, using the four mounting holes provided (note that an optional bezel, Part No. XFP735, is available for semi- flush mounting).

  • Page 8: Connecting Mains To The Power Supply Pcb

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Connecting Mains to the Power Supply PCB The panel’s PSU combines the functions of a power supply unit, battery charging unit, battery monitoring unit and earth fault monitoring unit. It is positioned in the panel’s enclosure as shown in Fig.3 below.

  • Page 9: Analogue Addressable Loop Wiring

    To ensure a reliable system, it should be designed and maintained to local design and installation regulations. The CAST XFP panel has a short circuit protected loop driver fitted and also short circuit isolators fitted in every CAST loop device. A single short circuit or open circuit fault will have no detrimental affect on the operation of the system but a loop integrity fault will be shown at the panel.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Analogue Loop To The Main Control Pcb

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Connecting the analogue loop to the Main Control PCB One or two analogue loops are provided (model dependent) each capable of supporting up to 255 addressable devices per loop, giving 510 devices for a 2 loop panel.

  • Page 11: Auxiliary Input Wiring

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Fig.6 : Typical conventional sounder circuit connection POLARISED POLARISED POLARISED SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER Conventional Sounder SOUNDER Circuit S1 CCT 1 RESISTOR (6k8 ohm) DO NOT SPUR (Wiring not monitored) screens RLY1...

  • Page 12: Remote Pc Connection

    PC as shown in Fig.9 Hint! Application Note 0001.0 (Setting up a Serial Comm right. Port on a PC) is available for download on the C-TEC website to assist with setting up panel to PC comms. Note: A USB to RS232 connector is also available (Pt.

  • Page 13: Network/Repeater Wiring (Optional)

    Key features of the non-redundant network protocol when used for connecting CAST XFP main panels: • Allows the connection of up to eight CAST XFP main panels (any mix of 1 loop 16 zone CAST XFPs and 2 loop 32 zone CAST XFPs) •...
  • Page 14 Note: DIP switch (SW1) on the network driver card has no function when used with this panel. However, all networked CAST XFP main panels require a unique ID number (1 to 8) assigning. To assign this number and set up network comms, see NETWORK FUNCTIONS page 22 for details.

  • Page 15: Controls And Indicators

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front panel layout 10:59:03 24 Jun : Normal FOXCO WAREHOUSING menu more information Fire Zones Fire silence internal sounder escape accept supply general phased test accessed present disablement...
  • Page 16 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL LED Indicators (continued) General Fault Flashes yellow when there is a fault condition on the panel. Will always be lit in conjunction with at least one other fault LED. Power Supply Fault Lit yellow when the panel’s power supply or mains has failed or the panel’s...

  • Page 17: Commissioning And Programming

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL COMMISSIONING AND PROGRAMMING Recommended commissioning procedure Step 1: Re-fit the panel’s PCBs and all connection leads by reversing the removal procedure detailed on page 6. Ensure all PCB retaining screws are firmly fastened down and the PSU earth distribution strap is connected to the base earth distribution post.
  • Page 18 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Fig.13 : CAST XFP 32 Zone Menu Structure Press MENU Button AL1 - ACCESS LEVEL 1 AL2 - ACCESS LEVEL 2 (Code 3333) AL3 - ACCESS LEVEL 3 (Code 4444) * THE MENU OPTION SHOWN WILL ONLY BE...

  • Page 19: How To Enter Access Level Three

    Connect the panel to a compatible PC for system programming • Set the panel up to belong to a non-redundant network of eight CAST XFP main panels, or allow it to have up to eight XFP repeaters connected to it •...

  • Page 20: A Detailed Description Of The Functions Available At Access Level 3

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL A detailed description of the functions available at access level 3 can be found below. DISPLAY FIRE EVENTS This function is only available if there are active fire conditions on the system.
  • Page 21 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL SETUP PASSWORDS This function allows you to change the access codes required to enter the panel’s access level 2 or 3 menu options. Enter AL3 (4444) > Setup Passwords. When selected, press the Accept...
  • Page 22 This menu function allows you to configure the panel to be part of a non-redundant network of up to eight CAST XFP main panels, OR allow it to have up to eight XFP repeaters connected to it. This option is only available if you have a network driver card fitted at the panel (see pages 13 & 14 for an overview of networking).
  • Page 23 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL COMMISSIONING FUNCTIONS Selecting this menu option takes you to the COMMISSIONING FUNCTIONS menu. As a rule, pressing the Escape button when in a submenu will return you to the COMMISSIONING FUNCTIONS menu.
  • Page 24 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Option 2: Select ‘Erase Loop 1 device data first? Yes’ CAUTION: USING THIS OPTION WILL COMPLETELY ERASE THE PANEL’S DATABASE OF STORED LOOP DEVICE INFORMATION EXCLUDING DEVICE ADDRESSES PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED BY A CAPROG PROGRAMMER, WHICH IS RETAINED.
  • Page 25 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Continue with Loop Learn? No Continue with Loop Learn? Yes The Database will be erased The Database will be erased Loop Learn : 2 Loop Learn : 1 Loop Learn : ALL...
  • Page 26 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL The panel will perform an auto address. Wait for the process to complete and a brief summary window will appear, similar to the one shown below: 112 Devices Found Auto learn complete, Press Accept...
  • Page 27 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL REPLACE/ADD DEVICE This function may be used, for example, to replace a faulty loop device, or add a new loop device. NB: THIS MENU OPTION HAS TO BE SELECTED BEFORE A LOOP DEVICE IS REPLACED OR ADDED.
  • Page 28 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL CHANGE ADDRESS This function is used to change device addresses at the panel, therefore saving the use of ladders to access a device on site. Note: The CAPROG Handheld Programmer can be used to manually change the address of a device, but this will also require a loop learn to be carried out.
  • Page 29 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL SHOW DUPLICATE ADDRESSES This function helps to locate devices with duplicate (double) addresses by activating their device (polling) LEDs. If there is a duplicate address a fault may have been displayed at the panel stating, ‘Loop configuration has changed on Loop 1’, ‘There are faults on this zone’.
  • Page 30 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL FIX DUPLICATE ADDRESSES This function helps to locate and fix devices with duplicate (double) addresses and also activates device (polling) LEDs. If there is a duplicate address a fault may have been displayed...
  • Page 31 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL IDENTIFY LOOP CHANGES Note: If this function is used to identify swapped loop devices then ensure ‘SWAPPED DEVICE DETECTION’ mode is Enabled. See page 33 for details. This function helps to locate, for example, swapped loop devices, any new devices, loop configuration changes, etc.
  • Page 32 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL The following letters displayed are dependent on the type of device at that address location: C = Manual Call Point M = I/O Unit Z = I/O Zone Monitor O = Optical Detector...
  • Page 33 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL ENABLE/DISABLE DST ADJUSTMENT This function (when enabled) allows you to programme the panel’s DST (Daylight Saving Time) so it automatically goes forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and goes back one hour on the first Sunday in October: Enter AL3 (4444) >...
  • Page 34 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Press the scroll button to select ‘Yes’. Enable Swapped Device Detection? Yes Press the Accept button. When requested by the panel fit the NVM link shown below: Please fit the NVM Link now or press ESCape to abort The panel will update its flash database.
  • Page 35 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL ENGINEER FUNCTIONS Selecting this menu option takes you to the ENGINEER FUNCTIONS menu. As a rule, pressing the Escape button when in a submenu will return you to the ENGINEER FUNCTIONS menu.
  • Page 36 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL ENABLE/DISABLE SOUNDERS Note: The disablement of individual sounder groups is non-compliant with EN54-2. Note: Changes made to the CONFIGURE SOUNDER DISABLEMENTS function, see page 33, will have an affect on the options available at this menu.
  • Page 37 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL ENABLE/DISABLE DEVICES This function allows loop devices to be disabled from reporting faults, fires, etc., and is normally used to temporarily disable detectors/call points that are nuisance tripping. Enter AL3 (4444) > Engineer Functions > Set/Clear Disablements > Enable/Disable Devices.
  • Page 38 Note 1: The analogue values returned will differ dependent on whether the device is a detector, manual call point, I/O unit or sounder. Note 2: The information displayed will assist C-TEC Technical Support to identify the cause of any problems.
  • Page 39 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL TEST DEVICE OUTPUTS This function allows you to assert the output(s) of an addressable device to check it is working correctly. It can be used, for example, to assert a detector’s LED, or to check that an I/O unit is functioning correctly.
  • Page 40 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL TEST OUTPUT SETS This function allows you to test one, or all of the system’s output sets by altering their state from Normal to Triggered. Enter AL3 (4444) > Engineer Functions > Test Output Sets.
  • Page 41 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL TEST VADS IN GROUPS This function allows you to test one, or all of the system’s visual alarm device (VAD) groups by altering their state from Normal to Triggered. Enter AL3 (4444) > Engineer Functions > Test VADS in Groups.
  • Page 42 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL WALK TEST This function puts one or more of the system’s detection zones into walk test mode. When a zone is in walk test mode, any detector/manual call point triggered on that zone will turn on all of the sounders (if enabled) that are mapped to that zone for a brief period (note that output sets will not operate).
  • Page 43 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Press the Menu button and the following is typically displayed: Between Devices 7 & 8 Ground floor: Loop:1 Device 7 Fix the loop break at the location identified. Press the Control Panel Reset button then press the Escape button x 3.
  • Page 44 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL LOOP TEST This function helps pinpoint loop wiring/communication faults by continually polling all loop devices for a specified number of times and reporting back both good and bad polls. Enter AL3 (4444) > Engineer Functions > Loop Test.
  • Page 45 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL DISPLAY DATABASE This function allows you to view the panel’s database of loop devices. Available on a loop by loop basis, the information displayed includes the device’s type, address and description (zone and device text).
  • Page 46 When accepted, a list of device parameters, flags, data, Loop ID, Version, etc. is shown on the display. Press the buttons to scroll through the data. The information displayed will assist C-TEC Technical Support to identify the cause of any problems. ENGINEERING MANUAL • Approved Document No. DFU5010020 Rev 4 • Page 46 of 48...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    240 to 255 112 to 127 DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTIONS These functions are for trained engineers only and are not detailed in this manual. Contact C-TEC Technical for further assistance. MAINTENANCE Periodic system maintenance should be carried out on the system as prescribed in the local design, maintenance and installation regulations.

  • Page 48: Technical Specification

    CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CAST XFP 1 Loop 32 Zone Panel (Part No. XFP501/CA) CAST XFP 2 Loop 32 Zone Panel (Part No. XFP502/CA) POWER SUPPLY 230V ∿ 50/60Hz. Rated current 0.68A r.m.s.

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