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FBD-MZ Fire Detection System Fire Detection System, Multi-Zone Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions Read and comply with all instructions, warnings and limitations before installing, servicing or removing this device. Additional copies of this manual are available at no charge by contacting the manufacturer, distributor or dealer.
Specifications Operation of the FBD-MZ Fire Detection System Installation Installing the Display Installing Detectors and other Devices on Detection Circuits Field Wiring to Detectors Electrical Connections Control Module Troubleshooting LEDs Programming the Display Changing the Brightness and Contrast of the Display...
CURRENT DRAWS MUST ALSO ACCOUNT FOR EACH DETECTOR USED IN THE SYSTEM. Operation of the FBD-MZ Fire Detection System The FBD-MZ Detection System allows the monitoring of 4-12 zones of smoke and heat detectors. Eight (8) detectors may be installed on each zone of the system. The system will monitor and report an alarm both visually and audibly.
Installation Installing the Display Locate the Display so that it may be easily observed while the vessel is underway. The Display may be mounted into a bulkhead, dash, or panel. Leave enough clearance behind the Display for the cable connections. A paper template is provided with the Display to locate the holes required to mount the Display.
Installing Detectors and other Devices on Detection Circuits Locate and install the heat/smoke detectors or other devices by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Field Wiring Suitable 12-18 AWG cable should be used for all field wiring, per the NFPA or other International standards.
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Electrical Connections Continued Connect the Display to the Control Module terminals labeled “Display OUT”. NOTE IF THE HARNESS MUST BE DISASSEMBLED TO FEED THROUGH A HOLE IN A SURFACE, DISCONNECT THE GREEN CONNECTOR ONLY. RECONNECT THE HARNESS AS FOLLOWS. Terminal Wire Color Black Green...
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Typical Wiring Example Part Number 18166, G, 01/11/2022...
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Electrical Connections Continued Typical Zone Wiring Examples Part Number 18166, G, 01/11/2022...
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Component Wiring Examples Smoke/Heat Detector From FACP Next EOL Resistor Device Previous Device Pull Station/Call Point From FACP EOL Resistor Next Previous Device Device Relay Connection From FACP Previous Device EOL Resistor Linear Heat Cable Linear Heat Cable From FACP Previous Device EOL Resistor Part Number 18166, G, 01/11/2022...
Control Module Troubleshooting LEDs When powered, the upper Control Module LED will flash Green. In the event of a Fault, the center Control Module LED will illuminate an Amber color until the issue is corrected. In the event of an Alarm, the lower Control Module LED will illuminate a Red color until the alarm condition is over and the system is reset.
Changing the Number of Zones Press and hold the “ ” button to access the “CONFIG MENU”. Use the “ ” button to select the “SETTINGS MENU”. Part Number 18166, G, 01/11/2022...
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Changing the Number of Zones Continued Use the “ ” button to cycle through the available number of zones to display. Press the “ ” button twice to exit the menus once you have chosen the number of zones. The text size will be scaled to best fit the Display depending on the number of zones. Part Number 18166, G, 01/11/2022...
Enabling the Screensaver Press and hold the “ ” button to access the “CONFIG MENU”. Use the “ ” buttons to scroll to the “SCREENSAVER” option. Use the “ ” button to toggle the Screensaver ON or OFF. Part Number 18166, G, 01/11/2022...
Enabling the Screensaver Continued Press the “ ” button twice to exit the menus once you have chosen the number of zones Changing the Zone Text Backup the files stored on the provided USB drive to your computer. “usbstick_zones_update.ars” “zones.txt” Open the file named “zones.txt”...
Mute Function The “ “ button may be used to mute a fault or alarm status. If an alarm condition is present, it will turn the “Alarm Relay” off. The internal buzzer of the display will remain active until the alarm condition is resolved. It is not possible to silence the internal buzzer during an alarm condition.
Testing the FBD-MZ Fire Detection System Remove at least one device in each zone to verify that the Status Dot changes to Yellow on the corresponding zone. Test each device in the system according to the Manufacturer’s instructions. Typically, this is done with canned test smoke or by applying heat.
1 Year Limited Warranty This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied Warranties Seller warrants title, materials, and workmanship on equipment, except components manufactured by others for which the Seller assigns, as permitted, the original manufacturer’s warranty. Seller’s warranty shall be for a period of (1) one year from the date of sale to the ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, during which non-conforming equipment returned to the Seller at Buyer’s expense and risk, be repaired or replaced at the Seller’s option.
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