Important information This is the installation manual for the KFP-CX3E Series Extinguishing and Fire Alarm Control Panels. Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely before operating this product. Firmware compatibility Information in this document covers control panels with firmware version 2.0 or later.
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Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory. While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, UTCFS assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Chapter 1 Introduction Summary This chapter provides an introduction to your control panel and the available operating modes Content Product description 2 Product compatibility 2 Operating modes 2 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Chapter 1: Introduction Product description The KFP-CX3E Series control panel provides three fire detection zones (Z1, Z2, and Z3) and several manual call point (MCP) and control inputs that control the extinguishing actions for a single extinguishing area. If a fire detection zone is not configured as part of the extinguishing detection...
Recommended cables 7 Connecting zones with initiating devices 7 Connecting inputs 10 Connecting outputs 14 Connecting the mains power supply 17 Connecting the batteries 18 Connecting other equipment 19 Connecting expansion boards 20 Connecting a fire network 20 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
With this option, either the key or the password can be used to enter the operator user level. This key can also be configured to be used in manual-only or manual-automatic mode. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Fixing the cabinet to the wall Fix the cabinet to the wall using five M4 × 30 screws and five 6 mm diameter wall plugs, as shown below. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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3. Insert a screw in position (1) and hang the cabinet onto this screw. 4. Insert screws in positions (2) and tighten. 5. Insert screws in position (3) and tighten. 6. Tighten screw in position (1). KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
The default configuration for Z3 provides standard fire detection as a mixed zone (using automatic or manual fire alarm detection). Additional zone configuration options are available - see “Extinguishing zones” on page 45 more information. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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3. Measure the resistance between the positive and negative lines with a multimeter. Terminating zones Zone termination is required at all times, whether the zone is used or not. The type of termination depends on the installation, as shown below. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Table 5: Fire alarm manual call point resistance values Zone type EN 54-2, BS 7273 EN 54-13 Intrinsically safe 100 Ω Mixed detection Not supported Not supported 100 to 680 Ω 100 to 470 Ω 250 to 560 Ω Manual detection KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
If a supervised input is not used, the end-of-line resistor must be installed across the unused terminals. Connecting inputs Connect inputs IN1 to IN8 as shown below. Figure 4: Connecting inputs See “Input and output specifications” on page 81 for the input circuit parameters. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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When the MCP Hold is deactivated, the delay countdown restarts and the sounder pattern changes to the tone configured for extinguishing activation. The MCP Hold LED turns off when the MCP Hold device is deactivated. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Before you connect a device to the extinguishing agent flow input, make sure that it is compatible with the required input impedance levels of the control panel, as specified in “Input and output specifications” on page 81. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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For manual-only mode, the panel reports a fault if the door is closed and the door fault delay expires When the system is in extinguishing activation or extinguishing released states, no matter which operating mode, the panel reports a fault if the door is open. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
On = +24 VDC OUT6 Extinguishing sounders Supervised (standard) Off = −11 VDC (supervision) On = +24 VDC OUT7 Extinguishing released optical warning Supervised (standard) panels or signs Off = −11 VDC (supervision) On = +24 VDC KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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NO and C terminals. The maximum rating per active output is 2 A at 30 VDC. Figure 5: Control panel free-of-voltage outputs 1. Switch terminal NO 2. Switch terminal C KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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A special end-of-line circuit (the 2010-1EXT-EOL board) is required for proper operation so that the wiring to the extinguishing agent actuator is supervised. Note: To ensure reliable operation, locate the end-of-line board as close as possible to the extinguishing actuator device. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Always secure mains cables to the cabinet to prevent movement. Figure 8: Connecting the mains power supply 1. Mains fuse 2. Live 3. Earth 4. Neutral For fuse specifications, see “Power supply specifications” on page 83. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
PCB, as shown below. Polarity must be observed. Note: If the control panel indicates a Supply Fault, then the batteries may need to be replaced. See “Battery maintenance” on page 77. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
See Table 28 on page 83 for the maximum current and other output ratings. Caution: Never use the auxiliary output to power expansion boards connected to the same control panel as this might damage the control panel hardware. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
See the 2010-1-NB Network Board Installation Sheet for detailed installation and connection information. Each 2010-1-NB network board has two ports. Each port is connected (point to point) to the corresponding ports of the network board in another control panel. Figure 13: Network board connections KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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(sounder and fire routing outputs) are not remote between panels. Bus network configuration is not normally recommended, as it does not provide for redundancy in the transmission path. For bus configuration (Class B), connect control panels as shown below. Figure 15: Fire network bus configuration KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Chapter 2: Installation KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Zone type 56 Safety door monitoring 42 Changing user level Safety door fault delay 42 passwords 57 Pressure switch type 43 Auxiliary 24 V reset 58 Hold mode 43 Configuration, software, and PCB Activation tone 44 identification 59 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Expansion board configuration 60 Fire network and repeaters configuration 62 Basic configuration options 62 Advanced configuration options 65 Commissioning 70 Before commissioning the control panel 70 Commissioning the control panel 71 Functional tests 72 Response times 73 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
30. Fire Routing Delay button and LED [1] 15. General Test button and LED 31. Fire Routing On button and LEDs [1] [1] Fire routing is only available if a 2010-1-SB expansion board is installed and fire routing functionality is configured. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
The advanced installer user level allows the detailed configuration of very specific applications where the advanced features provided by the control panel are required. This level is also required for installers that require minor customizations after configuring a basic installation. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Configuration controls The control panel is configured using the front panel configuration controls and the seven-segment display. The configuration controls The configuration controls are located on the control panel interface. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Select a configuration menu using buttons 1 and 3 when this LED is steady, or Select a configuration submenu using buttons 1 and 3 when this LED is flashing. Value Select a configuration value using buttons 2 and 4 when this LED is steady KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Make all required configuration changes before exiting configuration mode and saving your changes. To exit configuration mode without saving your changes: 1. Press Reset — or — 1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Both decimal points on the display are off To restore the previous configuration: 1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. To restore the factory configuration: 1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Repeater with fire routing (BS 7273) Custom [2] [1] A fire alarm is not required to activate the fire sounders. [2] This option cannot be selected. It is displayed automatically when an advanced configuration is entered KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
EN 54-2 zone supervision with class B outputs. Panel mode Use this read-only menu to view the operating mode of the control panel. To view the panel mode: 1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
(Activation of the MCP Hold or MCP Abort point prevents the panel from entering the extinguishing activation state.) Use this menu to configure an actuator delay of up to 60 seconds (in steps of 5 seconds). The default setting is for a 10-second delay. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
36. To configure a fire sounders delay: 1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. The Fire Sounders Delay LED flashes fast to indicate that the sounder delay configuration menu is active. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
A steady Fire Routing Delay LED indicates that the delay is enabled. Fire delay operation Delays can be configured for fire sounders and for fire routing. These delays will only be applied when all of the following are true: KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Menu Values Advanced default configuration See Table 14 on page 32 EN 54-13 supervision Of= EN54-13 supervision Off and class B outputs A= EN54-13 supervision On for zone and class A expansion board outputs Default: Off KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Default: Mode A Manual key mode ON/OFF Default: Off Enable flooding time ON/OFF Default: Off Flooding time Minutes: 0 to 5 Seconds:0 to 55 Default: 0 minutes and 0 seconds Actuator delay for start MCP ON/OFF Default: On KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Press Up to enter the first two digits of the number (positions 1 and 2). Press Down to enter the last two digits of the number (positions 3 and 4). Firenet number of nodes [1] 2 to 32 Default: 2 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Read-only Configuration time stamp Read-only Configuration date stamp Read-only Passive EOL Zone configuration Active EOL Passive EOL with CleanMe Active EOL with CleanMe Intrinsically safe Zenner EOL Unlatched (only for BS 7273 mode and fire zones) KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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See “Basic configuration” on page 31 for details on the settings available in basic configuration: Panel mode, Actuator delay, Reset disabled delay, Fire sounders delay, and Fire routing delay. The default values defined above are for the Basic standard mode. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
The Door Fault/Disabled LED flashes fast to indicate that the delay configuration menu is active. 2. Select a delay value from 10 to 90 seconds using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your changes. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. The MCP Hold LED flashes fast to indicate that the configuration menu is active. 2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your changes. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Use this menu to set the extinguishing released tone of the extinguishing sounders on the control panel PCB: continuous or pulsed. The pulsed pattern is 1 second on, 1 second off. The default setting is continuous mode. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Only for fire. Extinguishing area is activated by an external event for the network. Z1, Z2 and Z3 provide standard fire detection as a mixed zone. Note: For connection information, see “Connecting zones with initiating devices ” on page 7. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Use this option to configure which method is used to switch to manual-only mode. The default configuration is On (the Manual Mode button on the control panel interface is used for local activation). For more information see “Connecting an external device for manual-only mode control” on page 12. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
To configure the manual key mode: 1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. 2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your changes. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. The red Released LED flashes fast to indicate that the configuration menu is active. 2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 3. Press Enter 4. Save your changes. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
4. Save your changes. The available settings for this feature are shown below. Display Description Setting the number of minutes (range is from 0 to 5). Setting the number of seconds (range is from 0 to 55). KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
(wiring faults and activation). If your installation requires an extinguishing agent flow signal, see “Connecting an extinguishing agent flow device” on page 12 for more information. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Description The internal buzzer and sounders sound for 5 seconds when an alarm is activated in a zone test. The internal buzzer and sounders do not sound when an alarm is activated in a zone test. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
In the time between the end of the configured disable time and the end of the configured fire sounder delay (when the Fire Sounder Start/Stop LED is flashing), pressing the Fire Sounder Start/Stop button silences sounders (before activation). KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your change The available settings for this feature are shown below. Display Description The battery fault check is enabled. The battery fault check is disabled. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. The general fault LED flashes fast to indicate that the fault latch menu is active. 2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your change KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
3. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 4. Press Enter. 5. Save your changes. The available settings for this feature are shown below. Display Description Passive end-of-line Active end-of-line Passive end-of-line with CleanMe Active end-of-line with CleanMe Intrinsically safe KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Configured delays are not allowed in the corresponding zone Zone type Use this menu to configure the zone type for each zone in your system. To configure the zone type: 1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
This option is not available to zones configured in the extinguishing area. Changing user level passwords Use the corresponding menu option (shown below) to change the default user level passwords. Operator user level password Basic installer user level password Advanced installer user level password KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
3. Press Enter. 4. Save your changes. The available settings for this feature are shown below. Display Description Resetting the control panel resets the AUX 24V output. Resetting the control panel does not reset the AUX 24V output. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Control panel PCB serial number The “software version” and “control panel PCB serial number” menus display a submenu that lets you select the object of interest. Fire panel Module A Module B Module C Module D Network board KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
These configuration options are repeated for each of the installed expansion boards (A, B, C, and D). Table 17: Expansion board A configuration options Display Description Value Module A function 01 to 96 Module A output 1 delay 00 to 10 minutes KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Activated LED on the expansion board flash fast to indicate that the delay menu is active. 2. Select a value from 00 to 10 minutes using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). 3. Press Enter. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
32 nodes inside a 250-node these are: 1234. network Press Up to enter the first two digits of the number (positions 1 and 2). Press Down to enter the last two digits of the number (positions 3 and 4). KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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If you select 5, panel IDs 1 to 5 will have to be present so as not to have a network fault indication. Use advanced settings if you need to configure a network with other node IDs and you need specific control and repeater settings. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. 2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). The Network fault LED flashes fast to indicate that the Firenet group menu active. 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your changes. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Press Up to enter the first two digits of the number (positions 1 and 2). Press Down to enter the last two digits of the number (positions 3 and 4). Firenet number of nodes [1] 2 to 32 Default: 2 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Note: Local or global controls does not apply to disable/enable and test commands. These are always local and sent to the control panels being repeated. This feature provides more flexibility to configure disable/enable and test of zones, sounders, fire routing, and fire protection. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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• Panel ID 2 with nM active for nodes 1 and 2 • Panel ID 20 with nM active for nodes 20 and 32 • Panel ID 32 with nM active for nodes 20 and 32 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). The network LED flashes fast to indicate that the Firenet analogue repeater remote node menu is active. 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your changes. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter. 2. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4). The Network fault LED flashes fast to indicate that the Firenet menu is active. 3. Press Enter. 4. Save your changes. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
• The batteries are connected correctly, and comply with all requirements described in “Connecting the batteries” on page 18. • All system configuration complies with the corresponding operating mode and local regulations. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
If the fault status persists after reset, the control panel aborts the startup sequence and turns on the System Fault LED. When this happens, check all control panel connections and configuration, as described in “Before commissioning the control panel” on page 70. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Remote manual-only control and safety door monitoring (if available) • Delay to actuator activation • Extinguishing released sounders and optical warning panels or signs are activated by the extinguishing agent flow signal (if configured) • Verify networking functionalities KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Less than 3 minutes Mains fault Less than 3 minutes Low battery fault Less than 100 seconds Fuse/protection fault Less than 3 minutes System fault Less than 100 seconds Battery high resistance fault Less than 4 hours KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Chapter 3: Configuration and commissioning KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Chapter 4 Maintenance Summary This chapter includes information on system maintenance and battery maintenance. Content System maintenance 76 Quarterly maintenance 76 Annual maintenance 76 Cleaning the control panel 76 Battery maintenance 77 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Keep the outside and inside of the control panel clean. Carry out periodic cleaning using a damp cloth for the outside. Do not use products containing solvents to clean the control panel. Do not clean the inside of the cabinet with liquid products. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
1. Disconnect and remove the existing batteries from the cabinet. 2. Install and connect the replacement batteries using the bridge provided. Observe correct polarity. 3. Dispose of the batteries as required by local ordinances or regulations. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Chapter 4: Maintenance KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Chapter 5 Technical specifications Summary This chapter includes technical specifications for your control panel. Content Zone specifications 80 Input and output specifications 81 Power supply specifications 83 Mechanical and environmental specifications 84 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
75 to 144 Ω Zone impedance Short circuit reference range Zone voltage < 3 V < 55 Ω Zone impedance Open circuit reference range > 8 kΩ Zone impedance ≤ 2.6 mA Zone device current consumption KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
> 10 kΩ to 21 kΩ Standby > 21 kΩ Open circuit Control panel input current Standby (with end-of-line) 1.2 mA nominal Activated 5.3 mA max. Open circuit 100 µA nominal Short circuit 5.75 mA max. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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2.50 A start-up current (t ≤ 9.86ms) at 25ºC 2.38 A start-up current (t ≤ 8.73ms) at 50ºC Alarm relay output Number of potential-free contacts 2 (normally-open NO and normally-closed NC) Current rating (when active) 2 A max. at 30 VDC KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
2 × 7.2 Ah or 2 × 12 Ah Battery type Sealed lead-acid 27.3 V at 20ºC −36 mV/ºC Battery charger voltage Battery charger current 0.7 A max. Out of service voltage level < 22.75 V No operation voltage level < 21 V KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
26 x Ø 20 mm at rear of cabinet IP rating IP30 Table 33: Environmental specifications Environmental class Class A −5 to +40ºC Operating temperature −20 to +70ºC Storage temperature Relative humidity 10 to 95% noncondensing Type class conditions 3K5 of IEC 60721-3-3 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Chapter 5: Technical specifications Figure 20: Control panel cabinet without cover KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Chapter 5: Technical specifications Figure 21: Control panel cabinet with cover KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
EN 54-2 supervision and Class B fire outputs 89 EN 54-13 supervision and Class A expansion board outputs 90 Expansion board functions 91 EN 54-2 supervision and Class B outputs 91 EN 54-13 supervision and Class A expansion board outputs 94 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Table 38: Presets and zone characteristics Preset Zone description Zone detection Active EOL Z1 and Z2 automatic, for extinguishing event Z3 mixed, for fire detection Active EOL, CleanMe Z1 and Z2 automatic, for extinguishing event enabled Z3 mixed, for fire detection KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
The configured actuator delay is applied when the MCP Start is activated. Table 42: Presets and zone characteristics Preset Zone description Zone detection EN 54-13 EOL Z1 and Z2 automatic, for extinguishing event Z3 mixed, for fire detection KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Table 44: Expansion board functions (EN 54-2, Class B outputs) Preset ON status Output Delay Z1 alarm Z2 alarm Z3 alarm Z1 alarm Z2 alarm Z3 alarm Z1 and Z2 alarm Z2 and Z3 alarm Z1 or Z2 alarm Z2 or Z3 alarm KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Fire alarm Fault Fire alarm Fault Buzzer ON Reset ON Fault [1] Fire alarm Fault [1] Fire alarm Fault [1] Buzzer ON Reset ON Buzzer ON Reset ON Fire alarm Extinguishing activation Extinguishing preactivation Extinguishing released KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Fire alarm Activated Pre-activated Released Hold on Abort on Manual mode Automatic mode Extinguishing disabled Pressure switch fault Door fault Gas Flow on Fire sounders [3] Extinguishing sounders [3] Optical panel [3] Actuator [3] Actuator blocked 1,2,3,4 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
EN 54-13 supervision (the SU setting is A). See “Supervision mode” on page 33 for more information. Table 45: Expansion board functions (EN 54-13, Class A outputs) Preset ON status Output Delay Z1 alarm Z2 alarm KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Output Delay Z3 alarm Z1 and Z2 alarm Z2 and Z3 alarm Z1 or Z2 alarm Z2 or Z3 alarm Fire alarm Fault Fire alarm Fault Fault [1] Fire alarm Fault [1] Buzzer ON Reset ON KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Extinguishing disabled Pressure switch fault Door fault Gas Flow on Fire sounders [3] Extinguishing sounders [3] Optical panel [3] Actuator [3] Actuator blocked 1,2,3,4 Fire routing ON Fire Sounders ON Extinguishing sounders ON [4] Fire Sounders ON KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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[3] Not considered to signal supervision faults and linked to the expansion board indications. [4] Faults are signaled in the Extinguishing Sounders LED. Output activates continuously and the tone (for activation or released) has to be provided and configured in the sounder device. KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Appendix A: Configuration presets KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Appendix B Regulatory information Summary This section includes regulatory information for your control panel. Content European standards 100 Declared performance 101 Electrical safety 101 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
Emergency hold device (mode A or B) 4.21 Control of flooding time 4.23 Manual mode 4.24 Trigger signals to equipment within the system 4.26 Trigger signals to equipment outside the system 4.27 Emergency abort device 4.30 Activate alarm devices with different signals KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
European standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility These control panels have been designed in accordance with the following European standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility: • EN 60950-1 • EN 50130-4 • EN 61000-6-3 • EN 61000-3-2 • EN 61000-3-3 KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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Appendix B: Regulatory information KFP-CX3E Series Installation Manual...
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