This is the maintenance manual for the ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit (ECU). Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely before installing or operating this product. Product compatibility The ZP3-ECU is compatible for use with the following addressable fire alarm control panels running the Ziton protocol: • ZP3 Series •...
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Note: Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort. They describe how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out important information that you should read. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
As with most extinguishing systems, the most common cause of their malfunction is lack of routine maintenance. All routine maintenance stipulated in this manual must be completed routinely and within the scheduled time limits. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 1 Maintenance Summary This chapter provides maintenance information for the ECU. Content Summary 2 Notification and preparation 4 Preventive maintenance 5 Fault finding 7 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
The maintenance procedures described are recommendations. There may be additional requirements or regulations imposed by local authorities. Where these conflict with the recommendations (for example stipulating more frequent servicing) then the local authority regulations should be followed. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
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It is important to keep the specification up-to-date. Whenever changes are made to the system the specification should be updated to reflect those changes. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
No alarms should be sounded before notifying these personnel. Caution: All systems that were disconnected for testing/maintenance purposes MUST be reconnected at the end of testing. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
Repair services should be available within 24 hours. For premises in continuous use, an engineer should be on call at all times. The servicing company should have engineers trained in servicing Ziton equipment. The owner of the fire alarm system is responsible for ensuring that the company contracted is competent to carry out the work.
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The measured period, which is the configured delay setup by VR1 (on the main board), should be the same as the time noted in step 8. Confirm that this is the correct delay time required. 12. Repeat steps 9 and 10 to reset the unit. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
A comprehensive guide to faults that can be raised by the panel is provided in Chapter 3 “Fault finding – ECU faults” on page 15. Information is also given as to the appropriate actions to take in each case. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 1: Maintenance ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
Alarm Control Panel. For other control panels, refer to the documentation for the control panel. Content General Information 10 Precautions 10 Device unaccepted 11 Relay not responding 12 Device type fault 13 Device offline 14 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
After acknowledging the fault by accepting it, the buzzer sounds only every fifteen (15) seconds. After correcting the fault, reset the panel – this returns the panel to normal status and the Fault LED goes out. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
5. Take the appropriate actions to fix the problems identified in steps 3 or 4. 6. Remove power from the panel and then re-apply power. This initialises the panel and the devices and the previously unaccepted device should now be accepted. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
De-isolate the relay if it is safe to do so. 3. If no other reason can be found for the fault, replace the faulty ECU main board. 4. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
2. Check the system specification to see which type of device should be at the address in question. Replace the incorrect device with one of the correct type. 3. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
If there is no loop voltage present then fix the fault in the field wiring or replace the appropriate loop isolator. 4. Make sure the device is correctly in place and reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
3. Detonator Fault LED (ensure that the ECU is not Locked Off) 4. Extinguishing Bell Fault LED 5. Extinguishing Relay LED (activates when its configured address is activated) 6. Relay LED (activates when its configured address is activated) ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
Corrective actions 1. Press the Accept/Panel Silence button to silence the buzzer and to acknowledge the fault. 2. Refer to the paragraphs below with regard to the type of fault displayed. 3. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
EOL resistor to engage. 5. If there are no status units online then switch SWT3-1 ON, on the ECU display PCB. 6. Check the continuity of the monitored circuit. 7. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
2. Inspect the EOL resistor. If missing, insert one between terminals 7 and 8 of TB3 on the ECU display board. 3. Inspect detonator fuse, replace fuse if it is missing or blown. 4. Check continuity of the monitored circuit. 5. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
2. Inspect the EOL resistor. If missing, insert one between terminals 17 and 18 of TB1 and the ECU main board. 3. Reset the panel. 4. If the condition still exists, check the pressure in the extinguishant cylinder. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
2. Inspect the EOL resistor. If missing, insert one between terminals 4 and 5 of TB1 on the ECU main board. 3. Check continuity of the monitored circuit wiring. 4. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
2. Inspect the EOL resistor. If it is missing, insert one between terminals 7 and 8 of TB1 on the ECU main board. 3. Check the continuity of the monitored wiring. 4. Inspect fire bell fuse, replace if necessary. 5. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
1. Press the Accept/Panel Silence button to silence the buzzer to acknowledge the fault. 2. Switch OFF SWT3-1 on the main PCB of the ECU (cause a) or alternatively switch ON SWT3-1 on the main PCB of the ECU (cause b). 3. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
24 Volt power supply. Repair or replace as required. 3. If the green Power On LED illuminates, then check for local power loss on the PCB. Rectify or replace the board. 4. Reset the panel. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
The ribbon cable connected from the status unit main board to the sdisplay board is loose. Corrective actions Inspect and/or rectify terminal wiring and/or ribbon cable connection. Once corrected, the unit will respond appropriately. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Maintenance Manual...
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