Extinguishing Control Unit 8 Extinguishing Status Unit 17 Extinguishing Repeater Unit 18 Extinguishing Door Monitor Board 19 Chapter 3 Routine Maintenance 21 Daily Maintenance Checks 22 Weekly Maintenance 22 Quarterly Maintenance 23 Index 25 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
Notes are also used to point out important information that you should read. Associated Publications and References The following document, or part thereof, is referenced from this manual: ZP3- ECD Extinguishing Control Unit Display Board Installation Sheet, doc. no. 501- 0804ZE-1-03. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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Direct Current Extinguishant Generic term to describe an extinguishing agent used to combat fires; for example water, dry chemical, foam etc. Ground Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode milliampere Personal Computer Receive Switch Transmit Volts ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
Power Faults In the event of a mains fault the Ziton ZP Fire System can run off on board batteries for approximately twenty four hrs depending on the loading of the system. After this time, the Ziton ZP Fire Control System will no longer detect fires and thus cause the Extinguishing Control System to be unable to extinguish fires until such time as the mains power is returned.
Chapter 1 Introduction Summary This chapter gives a general introduction to the ZP3-ECU system. Content System Overview 2 Control of Fire Extinguishing Systems 2 Extinguishing Status Unit 4 Extinguishing Repeater Units 5 Extinguishing Control Door Monitor Board 6 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
A major feature of the system is that all functions are software controlled. All actions carried out at the Extinguishing Control Unit, both automatic and manual, are reported to the main ZP Fire Alarm Panel via the Addressable communication line. Figure 1: Extinguishing System Configuration ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Extinguishing Control Unit The Ziton ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit, see Figure 2, is designed to connect to a ZP fire detection system, and control a fire extinguishing system. It interfaces to the fire detectors of a ZP fire detection system, and provides secure "coincidence connection"...
Figure 2: Extinguishing Control Unit – External View Extinguishing Status Unit The Ziton ZP3-ECUS Extinguishing Status Unit, see Figure 3, is designed to connect to a ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit. The Extinguishing Status Unit has key switches to enable remote control of the Extinguishing Control Unit for automatic or manual selection, as well as lock-off for maintenance.
ECU Extinguishing Control unit in the same way as an Extinguishing Status unit. However, the repeater unit only mimics the indications of the control unit: it does not enable remote control of the unit. Figure 4: Extinguishing Repeater Unit – External View ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
Chapter 2 Operating the System Summary This chapter gives an overview of the ZP3-ECU features and operation functions. Content Extinguishing Control Unit 8 Normal Operating Condition 9 Fire Operation - Manual Extinguishing 9 Fire Operation - Unit Set to Automatic 10...
Chapter 2: Operating the System Extinguishing Control Unit Controls and Indicators The relevant operating controls and indicators are shown in Figure 5. Figure 5: ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Front Panel Note: The Extinguishing Status Units and Extinguishing Repeater Units are mounted the same way.
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If a printer is connected to the ZP Fire Detection Panel then the message "ECU RELEASE" is printed with details of the Extinguishing Control Unit line address, zone number, event number and date and time. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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If a printer is connected to the ZP Fire Detection Panel then the message "**FIRE**" is printed with details of the triggered detector’s type, device number, zone number, event number and date and time. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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Automatic Extinguishing • Automatic extinguishing starts once the preset time delay has lapsed. • The two red "Extinguishant Discharge" LED’s, (Figure 5, item 12) illuminate on the Extinguishing Control Unit when extinguishing has started. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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The Extinguishant discharge sounder silences. • The two red "Extinguishant Discharge" LED’s, (Figure 5, item 12) go out. • Notify the maintenance staff or company to have the extinguishant cylinder re-filled and the actuator replaced if necessary. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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Chapter 2: Operating the System Operation of Other Functions Figure 6: ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Front Panel Item Description Item Description Fire LED’s Silence pushbutton Fault LED’s Hold off Extinguishant Release button Locked-off/Reset LED’s Hold off Extinguishant Release LED Power-on LED Extinguishant Discharge LED’s...
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LED illuminates and a message is displayed in the format "GENFLT" with the zone number and line address. Note: For fault messages "OPMODE" and "LOCKOUT", refer to the optional Door Lock Monitor Unit if fitted. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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SWT3 on the Extinguishing Unit’s main board. See Figure 7 for an illustration showing the default switch settings of SWT3 and refer to Table 1 for a description of the switch functions. Figure 7: SWT3 Default Setting ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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If the button is kept down for a longer period e.g. 50 seconds, extinguishant release is held off until the button is released, extinguishant release is then immediate. There is no time limit on the hold off time when using this mode. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
LED’s. Extinguishing Repeater Unit Controls and Indicators The relevant operating controls and indicators are shown in Figure 9. Figure 9: ZP3-ECUR Extinguishing Repeater Unit Front Panel ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
Control Unit controlling a protected room, is as follows: • Room occupied (door unlocked) – Extinguishant discharge on manual • Room unoccupied (door locked) – Extinguishant discharge on automatic The manual/automatic LED’s indicate accordingly and the door monitor buzzer is silent. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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If the system has not been switched to automatic within thirty (30) seconds, then a fault message is communicated to the Fire Control Panel and a buzzer sounds. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
Check for correct and smooth operation of each key switch of the respective units. Make sure that they operate smoothly without sticking. Lubricate sticky key switches if required using 2 to 3 drops of a general purpose lubricant, for example 3-in-1 Oil. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
Chapter 3: Routine Maintenance Quarterly Maintenance Quarterly maintenance must be carried out by suitably trained personnel. Contact your local installation/maintenance company to make sure that routine maintenance is carried out on a regular basis. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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Chapter 3: Routine Maintenance ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
Reset, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 23 Extinguishing Door Monitor Board Normal Operating Condition, 23 Second Knock Fire Alarm, 14 Room Occupied (Door Unlocked) - System Silence, 10, 13, 16, 20 on Automatic, 23 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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Bells and Sirens, iv Maintenance System, iv Power Faults, iv Sensing Equipment Limitations, iv Weekly Maintenance Clean Extinguishing Control System Fascias, 28 Inspect Key Switches Operation, 28 Wiring Connections ZP3-ECU Surge Protection, 3 ZP3-ECU Surge Protection, 3 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit User Guide...
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