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FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit
Rev. 17.2

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  • Page 1 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit Rev. 17.2...
  • Page 2 1438-CPR-0520 EN54-2:1997+AC:1999+A1:2006 EN54-4:1997+AC:1999+A1:2002+A2:2006 Declared performance: Fire safety Control and indicating equipment with power supply equipment type FAS Technical data: OM Manual FAS Fire alarm control unit v17.2 Declaration of Performance No. 07/FS/2017/PL EN54-2:1997 Essential characteristics of the product +AC:1999...
  • Page 3 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit Cold (operational) 15.4 Pass Durability of operational reliability, vibration resistance Impact (operational) 15.6 Pass Vibration, sinusoidal (operational) 15.7 Pass Vibration, sinusoidal (endurance) 15.15 Pass Durability of operational reliability, electrical stability Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), immunity tests 15.8...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Characteristics of the control unit ......................7 1.4 Definitions ..............................8 Technical data ............................... 9 FAS control unit components ........................10 3.1 Control module............................10 3.2 Expansion board PR 3 ..........................12 3.3 Detection loop card KPD 2 ........................13 3.4 Input/output card KIO 22 ........................
  • Page 5 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.4 Installation of expansion board PR 3..................... 27 6.5 Installation of expansion cards ......................27 6.6 Installation of batteries ........................... 28 6.7 Connection of supply cables ........................29 6.8 Connection of detection circuit cables ....................30 6.8.1 Control module ..........................
  • Page 6 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7.3 Properties of detection circuits ......................53 7.4 Points ................................. 53 7.4.1 Types of elements ..........................53 7.4.2 Parameters and designations of individual elements ..............54 7.5 Inputs ................................. 54 7.6 Schedule ..............................55 7.7 Detection zone ............................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.2 Intended use of the control unit The FAS control unit is part of the fire alarm system intended to protect human life as well as buildings and property. It is to collect information from the points, control the equipment and transmit information on the occurrence of a fire, by the fire alarm routing equipment, to the Fire Protection Units.

  • Page 8: Definitions

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 1.4 Definitions Detection loop – a transmission and supply path, supplied on both sides, connecting the points  mounted on the loop to the fire alarm control unit. Stub detection circuit – a transmission and supply path, supplied on one side, connecting the ...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 2. Technical data Data Values Name Type Addressable Software version v01.00.00 Supply voltage 170-260V AC Voltage frequency 50/60Hz Detection circuit operating voltage – 29.5V DC mains-operated Detection circuit operating voltage – 21V AC – 28V DC...

  • Page 10: Fas Control Unit Components

    FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 3. FAS control unit components The FAS fire alarm control unit is of modular design. In its basic version, the control unit’s casing is provided with a control module equipped with one detection circuit, user control panel, power supply unit and batteries.
  • Page 11 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit Figure 2. Description of terminals and components in the control module Table 1. Description of terminals and components. Terminal no. Designation Terminal description RTC battery µSD Micro SD memory card Control Panel Output to the user control panel...

  • Page 12: Expansion Board Pr 3

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 3.2 Expansion board PR 3 The expansion board is an element with 3 slots for expansion cards and terminals. The expansion cards connected to the module are integral part of the control unit and are configured from the control unit level.

  • Page 13: Detection Loop Card Kpd 2

    PR 3. With this device, you can connect 2 additional detection loops or 4 stub detection circuits to the FAS control unit. The module is configured from the control unit level. For the description of terminals, see Figure 4 and Table 3.

  • Page 14: Input/Output Card Kio 22

    2 potential-free relay outputs. The KIO 22 card is an optional element of the FAS control unit used to check the operating status or control the fire protection devices or other devices interfaced with the control unit.

  • Page 15: Rs Communication Card Krs 422

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 3.5 RS communication card KRS 422 The card is used to join control units and external signal panels into an extensive system that can support large buildings. The card works on the principle of networking, using the communication protocol RS 422.

  • Page 16: Printer (Optionally)

    FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 3.6 Printer (optionally) The thermal printer is an optional element of the FAS control unit. It is used for printing the current events as well as events from the memory. The 58mm-wide paper is installed inside the printer through the pivoting front cover, which can be opened with the central button (see the instructions below).
  • Page 17 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit Instructions for changing paper:...
  • Page 18 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit...

  • Page 19: User Control Panel

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 3.7 User control panel The user control panel is an element of the fire alarm system intended to support the control unit from other locations. It has 7 LEDs to indicate the fire alarm, pre-alarm, disable, test, fault warning, system error and power supply status.

  • Page 20: Optical Led Indicators

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 3.7.2 Optical LED indicators Fire alarm – the red LED indicates the occurrence of an external  alarm. Pre-alarm – the red LED indicates the detection of a fire alarm by  the element of any detection circuit.

  • Page 21: System Casings

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 4. System casings The FAS fire alarm system casings are of modular design. Therefore, the system components can be configured in any way. 4.1 Control unit casing The control unit casing is mounted to the wall or other fixed structural element of the site. The control unit should be mounted at 1.2m-1.6m above the ground.

  • Page 22: Casing Of Additional Batteries

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 4.2 Casing of additional batteries Figure 10. Battery casing. 68,07 mm 4.3 Control unit casing with additional battery casing Figure 11. Control unit casing with additional battery casing. 31,60 mm 32,29 mm 165 mm...

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    The fire alarm control unit uses high-performance power supply unit with a nominal output voltage of 24V DC, which is an integral part of the FAS control unit. The power supply unit operates with control module of the FAS control unit in which there are two potential outputs dedicated to the fire protection devices.

  • Page 24: Backup Power Source (Batteries)

    1.5 A 1.5 A SIREN 21-30 V DC 0.5 A 0.5 A OUT 2 21-30 V DC 0.5 A 0.5 A 5.5 Environment category The power supply unit of the FAS fire alarm control unit should be installed inside its casing.

  • Page 25: Installation Of The System

    6. Installation of the system 6.1 General The FAS fire alarm control unit consists of a few components mounted in its casing depending on the required functionality of the system. In its basic version, the control unit’s casing is provided with a control module equipped with one detection circuit, user control panel, power supply unit and batteries.

  • Page 26: Mounting Of Battery Casing

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.3 Mounting of battery casing The battery casing is a modular part of the control unit. It should be mounted directly under the control unit’s casing using 4 mounting brackets as shown in Figure 13.

  • Page 27: Installation Of Expansion Board Pr 3

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.4 Installation of expansion board PR 3 The expansion board PR 3 is the base for other expansion cards. It is mounted directly to the control module using the terminal as shown in Figure 14.

  • Page 28: Installation Of Batteries

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.6 Installation of batteries Figure 16a. Installation of batteries into casing Figure 16b. Mounting of batteries...

  • Page 29: Connection Of Supply Cables

    Neutral wire PE protective wire NOTE: Safety measures are applied at the FAS control unit, which qualify the device to the first class of protection against electric shock. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to connect protective ground or zeroing to the FAS control unit.

  • Page 30: Connection Of Detection Circuit Cables

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.8 Connection of detection circuit cables The connection of detection circuit should be made using YnTKSYekw cable with cross section of 0,8 – 1,5 mm . The cable should be connected to appropriate terminals in the control module or to terminals on the expansion board.

  • Page 31: Detection Loop Card

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.8.2 Detection loop card Figure 19. Connection of detection loops 9 10 11 12 Table 13. Connection of detection loops Terminal no. Description Control and supply cable for Loop 1 (+) Address 1,2,3...n (start of the loop) Control and supply cable for Loop 1 (-) Address 1,2,3...n (start of the loop)

  • Page 32: Connection Of Stub Circuit

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.9 Connection of stub circuit The connection of stub circuit should be made using YnTKSYekw cable with cross section of . The cable should be connected to appropriate terminals in the control module or to 0,8 –...

  • Page 33: Connection Of Side Circuit

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.10 Connection of side circuit The system is able to support a side circuit (not recommended by the manufacturer). It is possible to support up to 32 points on the side circuit. The side circuit should be connected in parallel directly to the detection loop by joining the relevant wires 6.11 Example of connection of outputs and inputs in control module.

  • Page 34: Fault Alarm Output (Fault)

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.11.2 Fault alarm output (FAULT) Figure 22. Connection of fault alarm output Monitoring usterki NC NO NC NO GND NC NO GND FAULT OUT1 OUT2 PWR1 PWR2 FAULT SIREN ALARM NC NO GND...

  • Page 35: Output To Alarm Devices (Siren, Out2)

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.11.3 Output to alarm devices (SIREN, OUT2) Figure 23. Connection of example alarm devices to SIREN output ALARM SIREN NC NO NC NO GND NC NO GND FAULT OUT1 OUT2 PWR1 PWR2 ALARM...

  • Page 36: Potential-Free Output To Protection Devices (Out1)

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.11.4 Potential-free output to protection devices (OUT1) Figure 25. Connection of protection device to potential-free OUT1 output Device PWR1 PWR2 NC NO OUT2 OUT1 NC NOGND NC NO GND FAULT OUT1 OUT2 PWR1 PWR2...

  • Page 37: Potential Supply Output (Pwr1, Pwr2)

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.11.5 Potential supply output (PWR1, PWR2) Figure 26. Connection of devices to PWR1, PWR2 power supply Receiver PWR1 PWR2 NC NO GND NC NO GND FAULT OUT1 OUT2 PWR1 PWR2 ALARM SIREN NC NO GND...

  • Page 38: Potential-Free Inputs In Control Module (In1, In2)

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.11.6 Potential-free inputs in control module (IN1, IN2) Figure 27. Connection of protection devices to IN1, IN2 inputs IN1 IN2 22kΩ 22kΩ Monitored contact 22kΩ 22kΩ NC NO GND NC NO GND FAULT...
  • Page 39 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit Controlled Controlled device device OUTPUT OUT1 OUTPUT OUT2 NOTE: Maximum load current is 0.5A. Table 20. Description of output terminals on I/O card. Terminal no. Designation Description RELAY A NC OUT 1 output NC contact...

  • Page 40: Potential-Free Inputs On Kio 22 Card (In1, In2)

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.12.2 Potential-free inputs on KIO 22 card (IN1, IN2) Figure 29. Connection of protection devices to IN1, IN2 inputs INPUT IN1 22kΩ 22kΩ Monitored contact 22kΩ 22kΩ Monitored contact INPUT IN2 NOTE: IN1 and IN2 inputs must be parametrised Table 21.

  • Page 41: Networking Connection, Rs Communication Card Krs 422

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 6.13 Networking connection, RS communication card KRS 422 A network of control units should be created in accordance with the diagrams shown below. Cables should be connected to relevant terminals in the control unit or in the remote control panel, while maintaining the proper sequence of connection (as shown in the figure below).
  • Page 42 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit Figure 31. Jumpering of FTP cables. NET1 NET2 blue white/blue orange white/green white/orange green white/brown W/BR W/BR brown Figure 32. Jumpering of YnTKSYekw/HTKSH 1x2x0.8 cables NET1 NET2 cable 1 shield SHLD SHLD cable 1 white wire...

  • Page 43: System Functions

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7. System functions 7.1 Basic 7.1.1 Basic screen On the main screen of the control unit, there are fields with information on the current condition of the system. The INFO screen should indicate the quiescent condition (Figure 34).
  • Page 44 User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit Tests – this field provides information on the current number of elements being tested  Fire alarm signaling – this field provides information on the current operating condition of  devices assigned to the specific type. There are 4 conditions: a) No message –...

  • Page 45: Alarm Verification/Muting The Buzzer

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit a) No message – devices assigned to this type operate in the detection mode and do not send any signals b) Active – devices assigned to this type are enabled. This condition can be disabled on the access level 2 by clicking the “Fire protection equipment”...

  • Page 46: Control Unit Menu

    The control unit menu is used for setting up the system. The menu field allows handling the entire system described in the SETUP GUIDE. 7.2 Access levels The FAS fire alarm control unit has four access levels dedicated to different users. Level 1 dedicated to untrained users. Available options ...

  • Page 47: Alarming

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit - configuration changes of manufacturer’s alarming variants 7.2 Alarming The fire alarm system has 2 two stages of alarming. Each element of the system or group may have a separate method of alarming.

  • Page 48: Types Of Alarms

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7.2.1 Types of alarms Pre-alarm (internal alarm) is an alarm sent from a device to the fire alarm control unit in 2-stage alarming variant. Upon reception of this alarm by the control unit, the red PRE-ALARM LED on the user control panel lights up and the alarm buzzer sounds in the control unit.

  • Page 49: Alarming Variants

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7.2.3 Alarming variants The system has 15 default alarming variants. Variants are assigned to zone. For the properties of alarming variants, see Table 23 below: Table 23. Alarming variants No. Name One-stage Two-stage...
  • Page 50 Once this condition is met, the control unit activates external alarm. If the second point fails to transmit a signal to the control unit within 8 minutes from the first alarm signal, the FAS treats this signal as false.

  • Page 51: Detection Circuits

    Upon reception of a signal from two call points from different groups within this time, the control unit activates external alarm. If the second point fails to transmit a signal to the control unit within 8 minutes from the reset of alarm signal, the FAS treats this signal as false.

  • Page 52: Types Of Detection Circuits

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit stub detection circuits and side circuits. Each element on the detection circuit is an addressable element, equipped with a double-sided short circuit isolator. 7.3 Types of detection circuits Detection loop is a cable path that elements are installed on. The circuit cable begins and ends ...

  • Page 53: Properties Of Detection Circuits

    Type of cable used YnTKSYekw YnTKSYekw YnTKSYekw 7.4 Points 7.4.1 Types of elements Table 25. Types of elements interfaced with FAS control unit Name of element Type of element T detector Heat detector TF detector Heat detector with optical indicator...

  • Page 54: Parameters And Designations Of Individual Elements

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7.4.2 Parameters and designations of individual elements For designations and configurable parameters of points within the system, depending on the type, see Table 26. Table 26. Configuration parameters of system elements Feature Detector I/O module Loop no.

  • Page 55: Schedule

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7.6 Schedule Schedule is part of the system responsible for the rate of fire alarm control. In this part of the system, you can add time actions to activate or deactivate the fire alarm control delay.

  • Page 56: Output Groups

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7.9 Output groups Output groups define the parameters of outputs that are configured with them. Output groups specify: the method of output control with set criteria and possible control delay. There are four factory output groups.

  • Page 57: Fault

    Continuity control – this function is used to switch on the continuity monitoring of the cable  connected to the output 7.11 Fault Faults detected by the FAS fire alarm control unit are displayed on the control panel. The control unit can detect the faults of: detection loops, ...

  • Page 58: Disabling

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 7.12 Disabling The disabling allows the individual parts of the system to be disabled as necessary. The following parts of the system are subject to disabling: control panel  detection loops  detection zones ...

  • Page 59: Report

    User Manual FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 8. Report The event report is a part of the system used to record events that occur during the operation of the system. The events are assigned the following: ordinal number, date and exact time. Events...

  • Page 60: Packaging, Storage, Transportation

    FAS Fire Alarm Control Unit 10. Packaging, storage, transportation 10.1 Packaging The FAS control unit is packed in the manufacturer’s boxes and protected against mechanical damages which may arise during transport. To casing comes with batteries packed in separate boxes. 10.2 Storage The control unit should be kept in the manufacturer’s packaging at an ambient temperature of...

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