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The information contained in this manual is as accurate as possible. This manual is intended Warranty Information to be an aid to Fike authorized sales outlets or engineers charged with the installation and Fike provides a one-year limited manufacturer’s maintenance of the Fike Explosion Protection warranty on the product identified in this manual.
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Relay symbol. This symbol located on the top and bottom of the RC8 P2 and P3 terminal outputs. It designates the relay output wiring connections. FM 3020541 Fike Explosion Protection System Page 1 of 20 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1 07/04...
UP TO 6 RELEASING DEVICES RELAY POWER ANNUNCIATOR EXPLOSION CONTROL 8 SUPPLY MODULE PROTECTION (8 RELAYS) UNIT CONTROLLER Exhibit 2-1 EPACO System Block Diagram Page 2 of 20 Fike Explosion Protection System FM 3020541 07/04 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1...
The PSU may be eliminated if FM Approved switch closure for use with Fike threshold detector (E61-042-x) and Rate of Rise detector (E61-056-x). Other switch closure, thermal, or infrared devices are not approved by FM.
(The relay marking is opposite of what is expected). Contact: www.fike.com NC C Exhibit 4-5 RC8 Top View – P1-P2 Wiring Connections Page 6 of 20 Fike Explosion Protection System FM 3020541 07/04 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1...
DIPswitches on these modules or by way of a NOTE: Address and configuration changes DB9 serial port connection to a PC using are to be made by Fike authorized EPWorks™ Software. RC8 addressing is done engineers or technicians only. using the two ADD (address) DIPswitches. The...
Note: The alarm state will activate the system. If the system is reset after an alarm, it is typical to have an open wiring fault on the Series Firing circuit, since the actuator(s) have activated. FM 3020541 Fike Explosion Protection System Page 9 of 20 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1 07/04...
EPC has been Disabled Auto Shutdown Mode EPC x Failure during Arming System Status Bus Communication Failure “x” = EPC 1 through 4 Exhibit 5-6 Relay Events Table Page 10 of 20 Fike Explosion Protection System FM 3020541 07/04 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1...
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FIKE CORPORATION Exhibit 5-7 DIP Switch Configuration Table for RC8 FM 3020541 Fike Explosion Protection System Page 11 of 20 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1 07/04...
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FIKE CORPORATION Exhibit 5-8 EPWorks™ Configurations 1 - 6 Page 12 of 20 Fike Explosion Protection System FM 3020541 07/04 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1...
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FIKE CORPORATION Exhibit 5-9 EPWorks™ Configurations 7 - 12 FM 3020541 Fike Explosion Protection System Page 13 of 20 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1 07/04...
FIKE CORPORATION PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CAUTION: If assistance is needed before performing any maintenance or service work on the Fike Explosion Protection equipment and/or systems, contact Fike for instructions. section 11.0 Repair and Return Authorization for contact information. GENERAL ROUTINE INSPECTIONS...
DECOMMISSIONING PROCEDURE / CHECK-LIST The following procedure must only be performed Each step in the listed procedure must be by a Fike qualified Service Engineer, who has adhered to and completion/acceptance of this been assigned to prepare and complete the form is mandatory.
(No troubles or alarms) Invalid configuration fast pulse all off Trouble or Alarm corresponding off (1) (1) Relay follows LED condition. Exhibit 9-1 LED Diagnostics Page 16 of 20 Fike Explosion Protection System FM 3020541 07/04 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1...
Class II, Div. 1 & 2, Groups E,F,G Class Ill NEMA 3R, 4, 4X, 9(E,F,G) For ATEX installations the RC8 must be located in a non-hazardous atmosphere. Current Firmware Version: Can be verified using EPWorks Software. FM 3020541 Fike Explosion Protection System Page 17 of 20 P/N E06-054 Rev. 1 07/04...
FIKE CORPORATION 11.0 REPAIR AND RETURN AUTHORIZATION Any component that is to be returned to Fike A specific statement as the perceived defect or must be approved for return prior to shipment. In component failure will assist in examining the order for the returned component to receive the part(s).
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Annex A EPACO Wiring Diagram This exhibit may be used to generate an overview of the EPACO system...
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704 South 10 Street P.O. Box 610 Blue Springs, Missouri 64013 U.S.A. (816) 229-3405 Fax: (816) 229-0314 http://www.fike.com...
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