C-TEC XFP501E/CA User Manual & Log Book
Networkable analogue addressable fire alarm control panel
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- Page 1 CAST XFP Networkable Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel 1 Loop 16 Zone Panel Part No. XFP501E/CA 1 Loop 32 Zone Panel Part No. XFP501/CA 2 Loop 32 Zone Panel Part No. XFP502/CA User Manual & Log Book Approved Document No. DFU5020000 Rev 3...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL CONTENTS Important safety notes ........................3 Introduction ............................4 Fire alarm systems - an overview ........................4 The CAST XFP fire alarm control panel ......................4 An overview of the panel’s access levels ......................4 User responsibilities .......................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Notes
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Symbols Read these instructions thoroughly before operation Hints Important Notes IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES READ THIS SECTION BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT. The fire alarm control panel is safe to operate provided it has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and used in accordance with this user manual. -
Page 4: Introduction
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL INTRODUCTION Fire alarm systems - an overview The primary purpose of a fire alarm system is to provide an early warning of a fire so that people and animals can be evacuated and action taken to stop the fire as soon as possible - all according to a predetermined plan. -
Page 5: User Responsibilities
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL USER RESPONSIBILITIES BS5839-1 is the British Standard code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Section 7 of the standard (User Responsibilities) states that a named responsible person should be appointed to supervise all matters pertaining to the fire alarm system {clause 47.2a}. -
Page 6: Panel Layout, Indicators And Controls
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL PANEL LAYOUT, INDICATORS AND CONTROLS Front panel layout of single loop, 16 zone fire panel Fire Alarm Control Panel Instructions 10:59:03 24 Jun : Normal FOXCO WAREHOUSING To view more events use the scroll buttons To silence the internal sounder: press Fire... - Page 7 CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL LED indicators Liquid crystal display Provides detailed info on the status of the fire alarm system, see pages 8 - 11 (General) Fire Flashes red when there is a fire condition on any zone and goes steady red when the alarm is silenced.
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Page 8: General User Operation
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL GENERAL USER OPERATION (MESSAGES THAT MAY APPEAR ON THE PANEL’S DISPLAY AND WHAT THEY MEAN) At access level 1, the panel’s display provides feedback on the system’s current status. Priority is always given to the most important current event, i.e. -
Page 9: Fire Conditions
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Fire conditions In the event of a fire condition in a single zone: • the panel’s general Fire indicator will flash • the panel’s internal sounder will pulse • the relevant Fire Zone indicator on the panel will flash •... -
Page 10: 1St-Stage Fire Conditions
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL 1st-stage fire conditions On sites where there is a high incidence of nuisance alarms or where the consequence of a false alarm could result in the activation of, say, a sprinkler system, the fire officer may have permitted certain zones to be set up with: •... -
Page 11: Fault Conditions
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Fault conditions If a part of the fire alarm system fails due to detector failure, wiring fault, etc.: • one or more of the panel’s Fault indicators will flash •... -
Page 12: Access Level 1 (General User) Controls And Menu Options
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL ACCESS LEVEL 1 (General User) CONTROLS AND MENU OPTIONS Access level 1 is the general user level which is accessible to everyone. At this level you can: • Scroll through any fire or fault conditions (as described on pages 9 - 11) •... -
Page 13: Testing The Panel's Lamps
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Pressing the buttons will scroll the display through all active fire conditions. More detailed information (if applicable) can be viewed by pressing the panel’s More Information button. To return to the main access level 1 menu press the Escape button. -
Page 14: Access Level 2 (Authorised User) Controls And Menu Options
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL ACCESS LEVEL 2 (Authorised User) CONTROLS & MENU OPTIONS Access level 2 is available to authorised, trained personnel only. At this level, the panel’s Silence/ Resound Sounders, Control Panel Reset and Investigate buttons become active and you can: •... -
Page 15: Displaying Fire, Fault, Disablement And Test Events
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL When in access level 2 the panel’s authorised user menu is displayed (see Fig.2 below) which can be navigated using the panel’s scroll ( ), Accept( ) and Escape ( ) buttons, as appropriate. -
Page 16: Changing The Panel's Time And Date
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Changing the panel’s time and date - AL2 (3333) > Set Time/Date This function allows the panel’s time and date to be adjusted. When selected, press the Accept button and the following window (or similar) will appear: Set the time:- 00:00 Use the buttons to adjust the hour (the panel has a 24 hour clock). -
Page 17: Disabling Or Enabling Parts Of The System
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Disabling or enabling parts of the system - AL2 (3333) > Set/Clear Disablements Selecting this menu option takes you to the disablements sub-menu which allows you to enable or disable zones, sounders, outputs, relays, individual devices, the panel’s fault relay or output delays. - Page 18 CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL AL2 (3333) > Set/Clear Disablements > Enable/Disable Relays This function allows the disablement of one or more of the panel’s 3 auxiliary relays from activating, as programmed. When selected, press the Accept button and a window similar to the one below appears: Panel Relay:- 1 Select the relay (1, 2 or 3) to be disabled/enabled using the...
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Page 19: Changing The Access Level 2 Entry Code
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Changing the access level 2 entry code This function allows you to change the four digit code needed to enter the panel’s access level 2 menu options. AL2 (3333) > Change Access Level 2 Code When selected, press the Accept button and the following window will appear: Enter NEW Access Level 2 Code... -
Page 20: System Set-Up Data Chart
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL SYSTEM SET-UP DATA CHART Important: This page should be carefully completed by the system engineer prior to handover. Zone functions Tick the appropriate column for each zone. Note: Zones 17-32 are only available on 1-32 zone panels. Zone Zone Set up for... -
Page 21: Fire Alarm Log Book
CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL FIRE ALARM LOG BOOK It is recommended that this log book be maintained by a responsible person, who should ensure that every entry is properly recorded. In the UK, this is necessary to satisfy the recommendations of BS5839-1, compliance with which may be a requirement of legislation. - Page 22 CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Details of tests (including fire drills), actual fire alarms, disablements, enablements and faults should be recorded here. Note: BEFORE ENTERING DETAILS ON THIS FORM, PHOTOCOPY ADDITIONAL SHEETS FOR FUTURE USE. DATE TIME EVENT ZONE...
- Page 23 CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL DATE TIME EVENT ZONE DEVICE ACTION REQUIRED COMPLETED INITIALS e.g. test, fire alarm signal, fault PHOTOCOPY ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS REQUIRED USER MANUAL & LOG BOOK • Approved Document No. DFU5020000 Rev 3 • Page 23 of 24...
- Page 24 CAST XFP 16 & 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL False alarms DEVICE THAT MAINTENANCE FINDINGS OF CATEGORY FURTHER BRIEF CIRCUMSTANCES DONE CAUSE DATE TIME ZONE TRIGGERED THE VISIT REQUIRED? MAINTENANCE OF FALSE ACTION (where cause is unknown, PLEASE (IF KNOWN) ALARM SIGNAL record activities in the area)