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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, 16 Zone Panel
Part No.
XFP501E/CA
Engineering
Manual
Approved Document No. DFU5010000 Rev 4

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  • Page 1 CAST XFP Networkable Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel 1 Loop, 16 Zone Panel Part No. XFP501E/CA Engineering Manual Approved Document No. DFU5010000 Rev 4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    However, no responsibility can be accepted by the manufacturer 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 Niederlassung Deutschland: C-TEC Germany Limited, Virchowstr.

  • Page 3: Important Notes

    CAST XFP 16 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 4: Key Features

    If required, the panel can be configured to sit on a non-redundant network of up to eight connected CAST XFP main panels (any variant), OR you can have up to eight XFP repeaters connected to one non- networked CAST XFP main panel. If you want to utilise either of these options, the panel will require a separately available network driver card (Part No.

  • Page 5: Installation And Wiring

    CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL INSTALLATION AND WIRING The fire panel enclosure The panel is supplied with a plastic detachable lid, plastic back box, Main Control PCB and a Power Supply PCB. Space is available inside the panel for the rated capacity of VRLA backup batteries and an optional network driver card.

  • Page 6: Mounting The Base Onto A Wall

    CAST XFP 16 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 five mounting holes provided (see Fig.2 below). To access the mounting holes, first remove the panel’s lid and base PCBs, as detailed on page 5.

  • Page 7: Connecting Mains To The Power Supply Pcb

    CAST XFP 16 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 8: 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 9: Connecting The Analogue Loop To The Main Control Pcb

    CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Connecting the analogue loop to the Main Control PCB One analogue loop is provided which is capable of supporting up to 255 addressable devices. The analogue loop should be connected to the Main Control PCB terminals marked: A+, A- (LOOP 1A OUT) and B+, B- (LOOP 1B RETURN), as shown in Fig.5 below.

  • Page 10: Conventional Sounder Circuit Wiring

    CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Conventional sounder circuit wiring Two conventional sounder circuits are provided. See technical specification (page 47) for circuit limitations. If a full complement of sounders are used, split them equally across both circuits. A 6k8 end of line (EOL) resistor (provided) MUST be connected at the end of each sounder circuit to allow the wiring to be monitored.

  • Page 11: Remote Pc Connection

    CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Relay 1 : Switches when any zone goes into fire, switches back when the panel is silenced. Relay 2 : Switches when any zone goes into fire, switches back when the panel is reset.

  • Page 12: 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 1/2 loop 32 zone CAST XFPs) •...
  • Page 13 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Fig.12 : Typical network wiring The network wiring should be installed to meet BS 5839: Part 1 and BS 7671 (Wiring Regulations) and/ or other national standards of installation where pertinent - see ‘cable types & limitations’, page 3.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front panel layout 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...
  • Page 15 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Button controls More Information Displays additional information on any fire or fault conditions that appear on the panel’s display. Will also display additional context dependent information where appropriate. (Scroll Up) Dependent on the status of the panel, these two buttons: (Scroll Down) •...

  • Page 16: Commissioning And Programming

    CAST XFP 16 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 5. Ensure all PCB retaining screws are firmly fastened down and the PSU earth distribution strap is connected to the base earth distribution post.
  • Page 17 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL Fig.13 : CAST XFP Menu Structure MENU BUTTON AL1 - ACCESS LEVEL 1 AL2 - ACCESS LEVEL 2 (Code 3333) AL3 - ACCESS LEVEL 3 (Code 4444) ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 2...

  • Page 18: 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 19: A Detailed Description Of The Functions Available At Access Level 3

    CAST XFP 16 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 20 CAST XFP 16 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 21 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 12 & 13 for an overview of networking).
  • Page 22 CAST XFP 16 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 23 CAST XFP 16 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. THIS IS DIFFERENT TO THE AUTO ADDRESS FUNCTION.
  • Page 24 CAST XFP 16 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 Please fit the NVM Link now or press ESCape to abort...
  • Page 25 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL When requested by the panel remove the NVM link shown below: AFTER A SUCCESSFUL AUTO ADDRESS, YOU WILL HAVE A ‘ONE OUT, ALL OUT’ FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. See Table 1 page 23 for the default device assignment following an auto address.
  • Page 26 CAST XFP 16 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 27 CAST XFP 16 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 28 CAST XFP 16 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 29 CAST XFP 16 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 30 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL IDENTIFY LOOP CHANGES Note: If this function is used to identify swapped loop devices then ensure the ‘Swapped Device Detection’ mode Is Enabled. See Page 32 for details. This function helps to locate, for example, swapped loop devices, any new devices, loop configuration changes, etc.
  • Page 31 CAST XFP 16 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 32 CAST XFP 16 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 33 CAST XFP 16 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 34 CAST XFP 16 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 35 CAST XFP 16 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 32, will have an affect on the options available at this menu.
  • Page 36 CAST XFP 16 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 37 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 38 CAST XFP 16 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 39 CAST XFP 16 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 40 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL TEST VADS IN GROUPS This function allows you to test one, or all of the system’s VADs groups by altering their state from Normal to Triggered. Enter AL3 (4444) > Engineer Functions > Test VADS in Groups.
  • Page 41 CAST XFP 16 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 42 CAST XFP 16 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 Escape button x 3.
  • Page 43 CAST XFP 16 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 44 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL DISPLAY DATABASE This function allows you to view the panel’s database of loop devices. The information displayed includes the device’s type, address and description (zone and device text). Enter AL3 (4444) > Engineer Functions > Display Database.
  • Page 45 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL SHOW PSU STATS This function allows you to view important information regarding the state of the panel’s PSU and its standby battery supply. Enter AL3 (4444) > Engineer Functions > Show PSU Stats.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Technical Specification

    CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CAST XFP 1 Loop 16 Zone Panel (Part No. XFP501E/CA) POWER SUPPLY 230V ∿ 50/60Hz. Rated current 0.35A r.m.s. Mains supply (a.c.) Internal power supply 18.7Vd.c. to 29.0Vd.c. (Ripple voltage 500mV p-p) Maximum rated current 1.5A @ 230Va.c.
  • Page 48 CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL MENU BUTTON AL1 - ACCESS LEVEL 1 AL2 - ACCESS LEVEL 2 (Code 3333) AL3 - ACCESS LEVEL 3 (Code 4444) ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 2 ENTER ACCESS LEVEL 3 * THE MENU OPTION SHOWN WILL ONLY BE...

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