Important information This is the installation 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: •...
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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 Installation and Commissioning Manual...
System documentation Comprehensive drawings of the system, signed off by the responsible engineer, must be kept on record. The system design must take into account local codes and requirements. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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When the extinguishing control system causes an extinguishing discharge, the appropriate fire bells and sirens sound. These could prove useless unless they are situated in close proximity to the people they are supposed to alert. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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This chapter provides information on system wiring. Content Wiring standards 2 Wiring connections 3 Surge protection 3 Loop wiring 4 Additional information 10 Connecting the ZP3-ECU 11 Connecting the ZP3-ECU to ZP3-ECUS status units 12 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
The wiring connection to the extinguishant cylinder actuator is a low impedance circuit, which can draw up to 1 A during actuation. Make sure that wiring to the actuator is of sufficient capacity to avoid wiring resistance voltage loss. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
Connecting the ZP3-ECU to the addressable loop • Connecting to ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit • Connecting ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Units to ZP3-ECUS Extinguishing Status Units Surge protection The ECU is often connected to a power source, which has fluctuations and surges outside of the recommended operating voltage limits.
The ECU must be connected to a secure earth. Good wiring practice should be followed and the earth connection should be kept as short as possible. Earth is provided on pins 25 and 26, which makes connection to the chassis. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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3. Insert the mounting screws, spring washers, and the free earth lug of the wiring loom, and then tighten the screws. Note: Do not disassemble the circuit boards from the chassis. Figure 3: Mounting diagram ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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ECU address, resulting in an extinguishing drop. The devices must be programmed on a SKNS (single knock non-silencing) basis for correct operation. Programming examples are provided on the following pages. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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Chapter 1: System wiring Figure 4: Examples of cross-pattern detection areas ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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Zone 2 consists of detectors 2001, 2002, and 2003 (coincidence area two) Both areas are programmed identically. Input Output Mode Zone 1 1005 (ECU FIRST ADDRESS) SKNS (Single knock non silencing) Zone 2 2025 (ECU SECOND ADDRESS) SKNS (Single knock non silencing) ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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SKNS (Single knock non silencing) 2002 2025 (ECU SECOND ADDRESS) SKNS (Single knock non silencing) 2003 2025 (ECU SECOND ADDRESS) SKNS (Single knock non silencing) The same format and rules apply for any protected area. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
LOOP B addresses are activated by fire conditions. If the LOOP A address is activated first then the "bug" is not apparent. This "bug" in no way affects the correct operation of the ECU. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
Chapter 1: System wiring Connecting the ZP3-ECU Connect the ECU as shown in Figure 5 below. Figure 5: ZP3-ECU connections ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
If one key switch is on AUTOMATIC then systems will be on AUTOMATIC. • Place jumpers L1, L2, and L3 on end-of-line extinguishing status unit display board. • Remove jumpers L1, L3, and L4 on the ECU display board when status units are used. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
Chapter 2 Installation Summary This chapter provides information on installing the ECU. Content Installation location 14 Installation procedure 15 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
The ECU is designed to be either surface mounted or recessed semi-flush into a wall, as shown in Figure 7 below. Figure 7: Mounting arrangements ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
6. Mount the housing as per the attached sheet. 7. Re-fit the PCB-chassis plate assembly. 8. Wire the panel according to the terminal schedule. 9. Refit the front panel. 10. Plug in the ribbon cable connector. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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Chapter 2: Installation ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
Commissioning Summary This chapter provides information on addressing, commissioning, and programmings the ECU. Content Introduction 18 Prerequisites 18 Addressing 19 Commissioning checks 20 Applying power 21 Programming the ECU 22 Tests 27 ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
• DO NOT connect power to the ECU. • DO NOT connect power to the fire alarm control panel to which the ECU is connected. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
To configure the address of a device, add the switch values for all the switches which are ON. Note that the DIP switch number is not the DIP switch value – see Figure 9 below. Figure 9: DIP switch values and address example ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
TB1.4 and TB1.5 on the ECU. • The extinguishant discharge sounders are fitted with polarizing diodes. • The last extinguishant discharge sounder in the circuit is fitted with a 2K2 Ω EOL resistor. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
After a short period the panel reverts to normal running mode and displays the date and time. If any faults are displayed, remove power, rectify the fault, and repeat steps 2 and 3 above. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
The double knock facility is mechanically provided by relays connected to the two addresses used by the ECU. All software programming to these addresses used by the ECU is for single knock activation. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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4. Verify the programming by triggering a detector in each zone and checking that the ECU functions correctly. WARNING: Make sure that the actuator is disconnected so as not to discharge the cylinder. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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4. Verify the programming by triggering a detector in each loop and checking that the ECU functions correctly. WARNING: Make sure that the actuator is disconnected so as not to discharge the cylinder. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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4. Verify the programming by triggering two detectors, and one mapped to each output, and checking that the ECU functions correctly. WARNING: Make sure that the actuator is disconnected so as not to discharge the cylinder. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
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Verify the programming by triggering a detector in each zone and checking that the ECU functions correctly. WARNING: Make sure that the actuator is disconnected so as not to discharge the cylinder. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
Test the system by following the quarterly maintenance test routine described in the ZP3-ECU Maintenance Manual. Arm the system Once you are sure that the system is functionally correct, connect the actuator, and make sure that the transit pin (if fitted) is removed. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...
Colour Ash Grey Dimensions (W x H x D) 300 x 230 x 100 mm [1] All values dependant upon the capacity of the power supply unit. [2] Excluding external devices. ZP3-ECU Extinguishing Control Unit Installation and Commissioning Manual...