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ZoneSense PLUS
Fire Alarm Control Panel EN54 2&4 1997
Installation, Commissioning & Operation
MAN 2326-13

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  • Page 1 Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives. ZoneSense PLUS Fire Alarm Control Panel EN54 2&4 1997 Installation, Commissioning & Operation MAN 2326-13...
  • Page 2 MAN 2326-13 FIRE BRIGADE RESPONSE GUIDE INCOMING ALARM CONDITION INDICATION ZONE 7 FIRE LED STEADY FIRE FIRE ZONE 7 ZONE 8 SOUNDER SILENCE OR SOUND EVACUATION ALARMS Z7 : ALARM  EVACUATE SU 14:45 SILENCE  RESOUND Access to these controls is restricted by a Password / Panel Keyswitch For multiple Zones in Alarm repeat the above steps after pressing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAN 2326-13 Contents About This Manual ........................ 5 Purpose........................5 Scope ......................... 5 References ......................... 5 Introduction ........................... 6 Features ........................6 Mechanical ..........................7 Mounting the Enclosure ..................... 7 3.1.1 Fixing the Chassis to the Wall ................7 3.1.2 PCB Removal / Replacement ................. 10 3.1.3 Removing the Knockouts ................
  • Page 4 MAN 2326-13 Internal Communications Connector (RS485) ............22 Installation and Cabling of Add On Cards & Boards ........... 23 Terminating the Communications Bus ..............23 Internal Terminal Block Numbering Quick Reference............25 Status and Programming Screens ..................26 Level 1 to 3 Status Screens ..................26 Level 2 Test Screens ....................

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    The information within this manual is only available to and for the use of personnel engaged in the installation and operation of the ZoneSense PLUS FACP. ZoneSense PLUS has been designed to comply with major world standards. To ensure these standards are not compromised in any way installation staff and operators should;...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    European Standard EN54 Parts 2 & 4 The basic ZoneSense PLUS is available in a ABS (BX1) and Metal (BX10) cabinets and consists of a; 1. Main PCB, with all controls and indicators mounted directly onto it; and 2. A switch-mode power supply;...

  • Page 7: Mechanical

    MAN 2326-13 Mechanical ZoneSense PLUS can be surface or semi-flush mounted. The ABS version is supplied with a detachable door, a mountable back box. Depending on the configuration it may be necessary to remove the batteries to expose the lower mounting keyhole.
  • Page 8 MAN 2326-13 The BX1 front door is locked by way of two clips on the right hand side of the cabinet. A special locating key which has two raised pins that are inserted into the side of the cabinet unlocks the door. The BX1 can also be supplied with a 003 Key Lock if required.
  • Page 9 MAN 2326-13 230.90 mm 288.40 mm Figure 5: Metal Cabinet (BX10) Mounting Points Bridge Mounting Holes Legend: PCB Mounting Screws Terminal Blocks Either Side of Bridge ABS Bridge Figure 6: Exploded Front View of Membrane, Bridge and PCB for the ABS Model Key Switch Mechanism Mounting Screws Terminal Blocks...

  • Page 10: Pcb Removal / Replacement

    MAN 2326-13 3.1.2 PCB Removal / Replacement If the PCB’s have to be removed the following precautions should be observed; 1. Removing the door will provide better access to the boards and ensure the hinges are not accidentally stressed. 2. Personal anti- static procedures must be followed. 3.

  • Page 11: Electrical

    4.1.3 Installing the Power Supply PCB ZoneSense PLUS Power Supply PCB combines the functions of a Mains to DC switched mode power supply unit, battery charging unit and battery monitoring unit.

  • Page 12: Battery Charger

    MAN 2326-13 2. The earth cable closest to the cabinet body must have an M4 SPW beneath the lug then an M4 SPW and M4 nut. 3. Each additional earth cable must be terminated with an M4 SPW and M4 nut. 4.

  • Page 13: Secondary Supply

    MAN 2326-13 Secondary Supply In the event of a mains failure the backup battery is capable of maintaining the quiescent condition for 72 hours as well as full alarm load for a further period of 30 minutes.  Note: Any power supply fault to be indicated within 1 hour. 4.3.1 Connecting the Stand-By Batteries Two new, good quality and fully charged 12V Sealed Lead Acid batteries are required as the emergency stand-by power supply for the Panel.

  • Page 14: Main Control Card Brd25Mcb -A (4 Zone) B (8 Zone)

    Main Control Card BRD25MCB –A (4 Zone) B (8 Zone) The Main Control Card and its front display panel combined with the Power Supply / Battery Charger / batteries form the basis for the ZoneSense PLUS FACP. TP61 TP60 TP59...
  • Page 15 MAN 2326-13 Figure 13: Simple Wiring Diagram of the Basic FACP...

  • Page 16: Wiring To The Main Card Brd25Mcb

    Disabling the earth monitoring does not illuminate the Earth Fault LED on the control panel.  Note: If ZoneSense PLUS is connected to a third party system which has earth monitoring and its earth monitoring is being affected by ZoneSense PLUS even after being disabled through programming the resistor R22 on the Main Card in ZoneSense PLUS can be removed.

  • Page 17: Tb3 Inputs

    MAN 2326-13 TB3 Inputs Common Terminal TB3 Used with the inputs 0v potential. Spare Input TB3 /1 Not used (Monitored input defaults to general alarm as explained below). Class Change Input TB3 / 2 Input is provided to allow a remote connection to operate the sounder alarm outputs. The input is active when it is pulled down to 0v potential.

  • Page 18: Detector Removal Facility

     Reminder 1: A maximum of 32 ZoneSense PLUS compatible Optical / Heat Detectors or Manual Call Points can be fitted to each circuit and mixed in any order.

  • Page 19: Conventional Sounder Circuit Wiring

    MAN 2326-13 Conventional Sounder Circuit Wiring The four alarm outputs can be used for conventional sounder circuits.  Note: All Sounders must be polarised. An end of line resistor (10k) must be connected at the end of each circuit to allow the wiring to be monitored.

  • Page 20: Outputs - Volt Free Relay Programmable

    MAN 2326-13 Outputs – Volt Free Relay Programmable Definition: A relay with voltage free change over contacts for user connections. Programming which zones will operate any of the outputs is done via the front Panel. 6.9.1 Ancillary Output TB5 5/6/7 The relay is energised in the alarm condition of a zone that is not isolated.

  • Page 21: Reset Terminal / Buzzer Output. Tb12/3

    MAN 2326-13 6.10.4 Reset Terminal / Buzzer Output. TB12/3 An output rated at 24VDC @ 100mA that can be configured to the user’s requirement to provide either of the following 2 functions: 1. Reset. Reset is used to reset field devices such as beam detectors that is Reset switches negative for a period of 3 seconds on operation of the “Reset”...

  • Page 22: Adding Control And Monitoring Facilities

    MAN 2326-13 Adding Control and Monitoring Facilities The addition of or a combination of the modules, boards / cards listed below mounted on the back pan or the front panel of the FACP provide additional features to a standard panel. All board inputs or outputs are programmable to any combination of zones.

  • Page 23: Installation And Cabling Of Add On Cards & Boards

    MAN 2326-13 Installation and Cabling of Add On Cards & Boards CAB1911 TO MAINS EARTH BUS 3 OPTIONAL BOARDS CAB1905 AGENT TERMINATION MAIN CONTROL CARD RELAY FAN TERMINATION CAB2200 INPUT BUS 2 SOUNDER TERMINATION A BATT BOX IS REQ C N4 BUS 1 C N3 IF THESE BRDS ARE FITTED...
  • Page 24 MAN 2326-13 Linking Table Link Bus Configuration B1,2 B1,3 B1,2,3 B2,3 X & K1 X & K1 X & K1 X = Insert Link B1: Bus 1 to Front Panel Cards B2: Bus 2 to Backpan Boards B3: Bus 3 to Remote facilities B4: Bus 4 Local Control Station cabled to the backpan Agent Release Board.

  • Page 25: Internal Terminal Block Numbering Quick Reference

    MAN 2326-13 Internal Terminal Block Numbering Quick Reference Terminal Block TP Number EN54 COMMUNICATIONS EXTERNAL TB2/1 RS485 + RS485 - Shield INPUTS TB3/1 Common Spare Class Change Alert ZONES ( 24mA / Zone ) TB13/1 + Zone 1 - Zone 1 + Zone 2 - Zone 2 + Zone 3...

  • Page 26: Status And Programming Screens

    MAN 2326-13 Status and Programming Screens The following shows all the screens that are possible in the FACP and how to navigate through them. I f a screen is not available it means that option has not been installed or is not available to the model in use.

  • Page 27: Level 2 Test Screens

    MAN 2326-13 Level 2 Test Screens MENU PRESS CANCEL AT ANY TIME TO BACK OUT OF THE MENU LEGEND: PRESS ENTER CANCEL TEST ENTER MENU ENTER PRESS MOVE FORWARD / BACKWARD THROUGH THE MENU MENU CANCEL ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 6 ZONE 7 ALARM ZONE 1...

  • Page 28: Level 3 System Programming

    MAN 2326-13 Level 3 System Programming ALARM RESOUND MENU MENU MENU PASSWORD SYSTEM BUZZER ENTER ENTER ENTER YES / NO YES / NO MENU ENTER EARTH MON YES / NO CANCEL LEGEND: MENU PRESS ENTER ENTER PRESS: MOVE FORWARD BRIGADE OR BACKWARD YES / NO THROUGH THE MENU...

  • Page 29: Level 3 Programming Menu

    MAN 2326-13 Level 3 Programming Menu PROGRAM MENU ENTER SELECT DOUBLE MENU AGENT T2 ZONES ZONE 1 - 8 NON LATCH AGENT T1 ENTER KNOCK NORMAL 1 TO 8 LEGEND: MENU ISOALTE PRESS ACF TO ISOLATE CIRCUITS EXTERNAL TO FACP SELECT SELECT ASSIGN MCP...

  • Page 30: List Of Compatible Devices

    MAN 2326-13 10 List of Compatible Devices The following range of devices have been approved to be used with the ZoneSense PLUS. Apollo Order Code Series 60, grade 1 heat (60deg Celsius) 55000-100AMP Series 60, grade 2 heat (65deg Celsius)

  • Page 31: Item Numbers

    MAN 2326-13 10.1 Item Numbers 2580-1100 4 Zone ABS (BX1) 2580-1200 8 Zone ABS (BX1) 2580-0100 4 Zone Metal (BX10) 2580-0200 8 Zone Metal (BX10) 2510-9001 Ancillary Cabinet ABS (BX1) Add-On Panel 4310-0040 Input Board (Fit max of 1) 4310-0050 Relay Board (panel) (Fit max of 1) 4310-0060 Sounder Board (Fit max of 1)

  • Page 32: Glossary Of Terms

    MAN 2326-13 11 Glossary of Terms ACF: ANCILLARY CONTROL FACILITY ACKD: ACKNOWLEDGED AMP HOUR AHU: AIR HANDLING UNIT ALM: ALARM ASE: ALARM SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT AVF: ALARM VERIFICATION FACILITY AZF: ALARM ZONE FACILITY AZC: ALARM ZONE CIRCUIT COM: RELAY COMMON CONTACT (WIPER) CIC: CONTROLLER INTERFACE CARD CONNECTOR...

  • Page 33: Definitions

    MAN 2326-13 12 Definitions Addressable system - a fire alarm and detection system that contains addressable alarm zone facilities or addressable control devices. Alarm Signalling Equipment (ASE) – circuitry that provides the necessary indication to the monitoring service providers. Alarm Verification Facility (AVF) - that part of the FACP, which provides an automatic resetting function for spurious alarm signals so that they will not initiate Master Alarm Facility (MAF), or ACF functions inadvertently.

  • Page 34: Battery Capacity Calculation

    MAN 2326-13 13 Battery Capacity Calculation INTRODUCTION The standby power source capacity, or battery capacity, determines how long the system will continue to operate in the event of the loss of the primary power source. It therefore becomes necessary to calculate the battery and hence power supply / battery charger capacity required for each installation.
  • Page 35 MAN 2326-13 POWER SUPPLY & BATTERY CALCULATOR Criteria Example Panel Configuration Iq Calculation Iq Calculation No Off X mA = Iq No Off X mA = Iq Basic 4 zone panel Basic 8 zone panel 40.5 40.5 40.5 Interface Cards/Boards 8 Way Sounder Board Brigade Board 21.4...
  • Page 36 MAN 2326-13 Devices de-activating when the system goes into alarm Aircon Relays Electric locks Other Idd= Idd= I Alarm ( Ia = Iq + Ida – Idd ) = mA Ia = 107.9 + 720 – 440 = 387.9 rounded for calculation 390 Criteria Example Battery capacity at end of...
  • Page 37 MAN 2326-13 PRIMARY POWER SOURCE CALCULATIONS Battery Charger Current Requirement: Battery is charged for 24 hrs. to provide 5Iq + 0.5Ia ( 5x Iq ) + ( 0.5 x Ia ) ( 5x Iq ) + ( 0.5 x Ia ) ( 5 x 100 ) + ( 0.5 x 390 ) 500 + 195 Ah Requirement...

  • Page 38: Trouble Shooting Chart

    Refer to LCD. This may identify where there is a working break in the communication line Can not access a menu Incorrect Password entered Forgotten Password Ring AMPAC Alarm Fault Make sure you have a 10K Ohm EOL resistor fitted and a diode (1N4004) in series with the sounder...

  • Page 39: Installation And Commissioning Report

    MAN 2326-13 15 Installation and Commissioning Report This ZoneSense PLUS Fire Alarm Control Panel is installed at: Company Name Street Suburb State / Country (Company Name & Installation Address) Postcode Owner or Owners' Authorised Representative: Company Name Street Suburb State / Country...

  • Page 40: Procedure

    Procedure The following tests are the minimum that should be performed when commissioning a system using the ZoneSense PLUS Fire Alarm Control Panel. Supplements to these tests may be added by way of attachments or notation (using ) to this documentation. If supplements or tests are added waterproof ink reference to them shall be made at an appropriate point on this document.
  • Page 41 MAN 2326-13 6. FACP test to be carried out as follows:    Operate each alarm test, fault test, isolate and reset facility provided for each alarm zone facility to determine correct operation.    Operate the primary power source switch on and off at least five times to check the system will not cause a false alarm from primary power source interruptions.
  • Page 42 MAN 2326-13 10. For Smoke detection sampling systems, perform the following    Measure the response time of all sampling points using smoke placed at each sampling point.    Check the back-up power supply capacity.    Check the operation of alarm settings and indicators.

  • Page 43: Statement Of Compliance

    MAN 2326-13 16 Statement of Compliance Please PRINT Name of building Address I/WE have installed in the above building Fire Alarm Control Panel Brand Name an alteration to the system manufactured by, a system manufactured by Name of Service Provider The system is connected to ...
  • Page 44 MAN 2326-13 I/We Print Name/s hereby certify that the installation has been thoroughly tested from each actuating device and that a test of the transmission of the alarm signal to the monitoring service provider has been satisfactorily carried out. I/We further certify that the whole system and all components in connection therewith are installed entirely in accordance with the current appropriate local requirements.

  • Page 45: Installation Details

    MAN 2326-13 17 Installation Details Indicate with a number in brackets the number of actuating devices in concealed spaces. Number and Type of Actuating Devices Thermal Smoke Flame Other Alarm Number of Manual Zone Actuating Call Devices per Point Photo Zone...

  • Page 46: Certification Information

    MAN 2326-13 18 Certification Information The ZoneSense PLUS is designed and manufactured by: AMPAC PTY LTD 7 Ledgar Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Western Australia HEAD OFFICE +618 9201 6100 FAX: +618 9201 6101 Manufactured to: Certificate of Compliance Number: Equipment Serial Number:...

  • Page 47: Commissioning Of Installed Cards And Boards

    MAN 2326-13 19 Commissioning Of Installed Cards And Boards Confirm a Card / Board is in use and functional at the time of commissioning by ticking the appropriate circle. Cards / Modules ( Front Panel Mounted ) Type Fitted Y/N Checked Y/N Function / Location ...

  • Page 48: En54 Abs Inner Front Panel Configuration Labelling

    20 EN54 ABS Inner Front Panel Configuration Labelling WARN SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER ZONE CONFIGURATION BELL ALARM B ALARM 1 B ALARM 2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 RELAY 5 RELAY 6 RELAY 7 RELAY 8 FAN 1 FAN 2 FAN 3...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    MAN 2326-13 21 Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Metal Cabinet: ( mm ) 500H x 400W x 140D Dimensions ABS Plastic Cabinet: ( mm ) 300H x 360W x 100D Note: A Battery Box of the same dimension is available should the FACP be optioned to capacity.
  • Page 50 MAN 2326-13 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT NOTE: Due to AMPAC’s commitment to continuous improvement specifications may change without notice...

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