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P/N 3100186 • Rev 2.0 • 12JUL01
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  • Page 1 QS4 Fire Alarm Control Panel Technical Reference Manual P/N 3100186 • Rev 2.0 • 12JUL01 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 2 Compliance Statement The QS4, hereinafter referred to as the FACP or control panel, when properly installed, operates as a Local Protected Premises Fire Alarm System in accordance with the following standards: • NFPA Standard 72, 1999 Edition • Underwriters Laboratories Standard 864, 7th Edition •...
  • Page 3 Coded alarm signaling • 5.8 Remote station protective signaling system • 5.10 Auxiliary protective signaling • 5.12 Chapter 6 Maintenance instructions • 6.1 Pseudo point definitions • 6.2 Maintenance tasks • 6.6 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 4 Signature loop maximum wire length calculations • A.3 Battery calculation worksheet • A.8 Appendix B Barcode library • B.1 Appendix C SIGA-REL programming • C.1 Application block diagram • C.2 Programming instructions • C.3 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Caution: Cautions are used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will or may cause damage to the equipment if safety instructions are not followed or if the hazard is not avoided. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 6 ULC S536 Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems ULC S537 Standard for the Verification of Fire Alarm Systems ULC ORD–C693–1994 Central Station Fire Protective Signaling System and Services QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 7 Signature Series Component Installation Manual (P/N 270497) EST Strobe Applications Guide (P/N 85000-0049) QuickStart Online Help Utility (P/N 7350047) QuickStart ULI and ULC Compatibility Lists (P/N 3100335) Network Hardware Technical Reference (P/N 250100) QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 8 Content Document history Date Revision Description of changes 24JUN01 Original release. 12JUL01 Corrections and additions on pp 2.12, 2.24, 3.9, 4.4, 4.8, 4.10, 4.19, A.3. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Circuit descriptions • 1.5 Controls and indicators • 1.9 Controls and indicators behind the flip-down cover • 1.10 Controls and indicators on the zone annunciator card • 1.11 Interpretation of screen displays • 1.12 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 10: System Overview

    • Instructs the dialer to send the default alarm Normal operating mode description message The panel operates in normal mode in the absence of any alarm, supervisory, trouble, and QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 11: Component Descriptions

    31 to 60. circuits. The PS6 also provides common alarm, supervisory and trouble relays for remote station 3. SL30 LED/Switch Card: Same as SL30–1 supervision. except the buttons are numbered 1–30. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 12 IDCs or as Class B 24 Vdc notification appliance circuits (NACs). 9. QS–Cable12 Expansion Cable: Extends the CPU data and power bus to circuit cards installed on the lower DIN rail in the 12-option cabinet. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 13: Circuit Descriptions

    Wire size: 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm²) Charge current: 2 A Nonsupervised and power-limited Charge capacity: 40 Ah (UL), 30 Ah (ULC) Wire length: 20 ft maximimum Supervised and nonpower-limited QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 14 Outputs: Normally-open or normally-closed contacts via jumper selection Contact rating: 24 Vdc @ 1.0 A Wire size: 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm Nonsupervised, and power-limited only when connected to a power-limited source QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 15 Voltage: 24 Vdc, nominal Wire size: 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm 4. NAC PWR IN (Zone 8) Voltage: 24 Vdc, nominal Wire size: 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 16 Wire size: 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm Supervised and power-limited 2. Primary RS485 channel Wire size: 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm Supervised and power-limited Note: JP1 installed for ground fault detection on RS485 circuits. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 17: Controls And Indicators

    4. Disable/Test LED: Indicates part of the system is disabled or is currently under test. Disabled components also signal a system trouble. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 18: Controls And Indicators Behind The Flip-Down Cover

    Pressing Alarm Silence a second time turns them back on. The LED indicates when the panel is in alarm and operating with notification appliances turned off. 1.10 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 19: Controls And Indicators On The Zone Annunciator Card

    Alarm (ALM), Supervisory corresponding zone signaled an alarm condition. (SUP), Trouble (TBL), or Monitor (MON). 3. Zone trouble LED: Indicates a device or wiring fault in the corresponding Zone. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 1.11 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 20: Interpretation Of Screen Displays

    (highest priority) sss is the number of supervisory event records ttt is the number of trouble event records mmm is the number of monitor event records (lowest priority) 1.12 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 21 Signature device not defined in database WATERFLOW Alarm Water flowing through the sprinkler system ZONE ALARM Alarm Alarm zone active ZONE MONITOR Monitor Monitor zone active ZONE SUPER Supervisory Supervisory zone active QS4 Technical Reference Manual 1.13 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 22 Product description 1.14 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 23 Wiring mains ac and earth ground • 2.7 System jumper settings • 2.8 System addressing • 2.10 Terminal definitions • 2.14 Connecting a PT–1S printer • 2.22 Installing standby batteries • 2.23 Connecting a service computer • 2.24 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 24: Installation Do's And Don'ts

    SIGA–REL. Refer to the technical manual supplied with the SIGA–REL and appendix C of this manual for programming information. When installing standby batteries... DO NOT install standby batteries until after you completely install and test the system. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 25: Installation Checklist

    AutoLoop utilities to configure the system ¨ Customize the system Refer to chapter 4. configuration ¨ Install the standby batteries Do not connect standby batteries to the panel until after completely testing the panel. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 26: Two Ways To Install The Cabinet: Surface Or Semi-Flush Mount

    (55.6 mm) 1. Frame the interior wall as required to support the full weight of the cabinet and standby batteries. 2. Fasten the cabinet to the framing studs where indicated. Tighten firmly. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 27 (42.23 cm) (63.50 cm) Note: Add 1-1/2 in (3.81 cm) to D1 and D2 dimensions for trim kit. Figure 2-1: Dimensions for 5-option and 12-option cabinets (arrows show mounting hole locations) QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 28: How To Assemble The Panel

    4. Plug one end of the ribbon cable into the CPU/Display and the other end into the PS6. 5. Screw the key switch ground wire and the CPU cover to the cabinet door. *Actual cabinet door not shown QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 29: Wiring Mains Ac And Earth Ground

    (G, E) conductors to the ac terminal and all other nonpower-limited wiring at all block as shown. times. 3. Insert tabbed end of terminal block cover (deadfront) into the slot provided on the side of the cabinet. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 30: System Jumper Settings

    TB2–3 and TB2–4. CAUTION: Do not set JP1 and JP2 to EXT if strobes are connected to NAC 1 and a coded signal is connected to TB2–3 and TB2–4. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 31 PS6 powers the remote annunciator and provides ground fault supervision • Set a shorting plug across JP1–2 and JP1–3 when an external supply powers the remote annunciator and provides ground fault supervision QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 32: System Addressing

    1 2 3 4 Tip: When you install the option cards, set the card addresses in consecutive order as you move away from the power supply starting at address 01. 2.10 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 33 CC is the card number (any number between 1 and 13 depending on the setting of SW1) DDD is the device number, where 001 – 008 are relays 1 – 8, respectively PPCC006 PPCC007 PPCC005 PPCC008 QS4 Technical Reference Manual 2.11 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 34 • 004 and 008 are NAC circuits Zone 4 and Zone 8, respectively PPCC006 PPCC007 Note: NAC circuits Zone 4 and Zone 8 can PPCC005 PPCC008 also be programmed as IDC circuits. 2.12 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 35 • 2 is the yellow Active LED • 3 is the yellow Trouble LED GG02 GG03 GG04 GG05 SL30 01-05 06-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 GG01 GG02 GG03 GG04 GG05 SL30–1 QS4 Technical Reference Manual 2.13 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 36: Terminal Definitions

    Provides regulated 24 Vdc for four-wire smoke detectors or accessory devices depending on jumper setting. TB1–13, –14 RS485 +, – Connects to the Channel 1 input on a remote annunciator 2.14 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 37 Provides 24 Vdc, FWR power to auxiliary devices. TB3–3 Negative reference for AUX1 and AUX2 outputs. TB3–4 AUX3 Provides 24 Vdc, FWR power to auxiliary devices. TB3–5 Negative reference for AUX3 output. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 2.15 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 38 Signature signaling line circuit. Class A configuration only. TB2–7, –8 LOOP B+, B– Connects to the DATA IN +/– terminals of the first device on the Signature signaling line circuit. 2.16 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 39 NAC. TB2–17, –18 NAC PWR IN+, IN– Connects to the signal source used to provide 24VDC to ZONE Note: ZONE 4 and ZONE 8 may be programmed as IDC circuits. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 2.17 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 40 Z14. TB1–17, –18 R2+, R2– Connects to the signal source used to provide 24VDC to Z15 and Z16. Note: Z13, Z14, Z15, and Z16 may be programmed as IDC circuits. 2.18 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 41 Terminal connections for relay 5. TB2–3, –4 R6+, R6– Terminal connections for relay 6. TB2–5, –6 R7+, R7– Terminal connections for relay 7. TB2–7, –8 R8+, R8– Terminal connections for relay 8. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 2.19 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 42 Connects to CH2+/– on the first remote annunciator on the Class A RS485 riser. TB1–3, –4 CH1+, CH1– Connects to CH1+/– on the first remote annunciator on the Class A RS485 riser. 2.20 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 43 RJ31X block via an RJ–12 modular cable. TB1–8 LINE 2 RING OUT Connects to the Ring Out connector on the protected premises of an RJ31X block via an RJ–12 modular cable. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 2.21 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 44: Connecting A Pt-1S Printer

    PT–1S 5. Set the printer switches for 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity. Refer to the documentation included with the printer for more details. COM–COM DB–25P RxD–TxD REAR VIEW TxD–RxD 2.22 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 45: Installing Standby Batteries

    2. Wire the batteries to the PS6. + – – – Note: Install, maintain, and test standby batteries in accordance with NFPA 72. BC-1 QS4 Technical Reference Manual 2.23 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 46: Connecting A Service Computer

    P/N 260097, ordered separately. Connection of a service computer to a NOT USED remote annunciator requires programming cable P/N 360136 and a RJ–11 to DB9 adapter P/N 240507, both ordered separately. P/N 260097 2.24 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 47: Operating Instructions

    Instructions for the Level 2 operator (emergency mode access) • 3.5 Instructions for the Level 3 operator (maintenance mode access) • 3.7 Instructions for the Level 4 operator (service mode access) • 3.10 QuickReference list • 3.11 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 48: Instructions For The Level 1 Operator (Public Mode Access)

    3. Press DEL to backspace the cursor then enter the panel number. 4. Choose Display to view the list on the CPU/Display unit. — or — Choose Printer to print the list. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 49 2. Choose Reports > Maintenance > Dirty>80%. greater than 80%) Enter the panel number. 4. Choose Display to view the list on the CPU/Display unit. — or — Choose Printer to print the list. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 50 4. Choose Display to view the list on the CPU/Display unit. — or — Choose Printer to print the list. Perform a lamp test 1. Press Menu. 2. Choose Test > Lamp Test. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 51: Instructions For The Level 2 Operator (Emergency Mode Access)

    Switch automatic detectors to their 1. Press Menu. alternate sensitivity settings 2. Choose Activate > Alt Sens. Switch automatic detectors to their 1. Press Menu. primary sensitivity settings 2. Choose Restore > Prm Sens. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 52 1. Press Menu. 2. Choose Enable > Device. 3. Enter the device address, where: PP is the panel number (01) CC is the card number DDD is the circuit or device number QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 53: Instructions For The Level 3 Operator (Maintenance Mode Access)

    Enter the date where MM is the number of the month, DD is the date, and YYYY is the year. Example: To set the date for January 1, 2001, enter 01012001. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 54 1. Press Menu. 2. Choose Restore > LED. 3. Choose Off 4. Enter the LED's address where GG is the group number, SS is the switch number, and L is the LED number. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 55 1. Press Menu. Note: The panel automatically resets 2. Choose Test > Cancel Test. after you cancel a test. 2. Select a Service group from the pick list and press Enter. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 56: Instructions For The Level 4 Operator (Service Mode Access)

    2. Choose Program > Restart > Panel 3. Enter the panel's address. Reset the alarm history counter 1. From the Main Menu, select Program. 2. Select Reset. 3. Enter the panel's address. 3.10 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 57: Quickreference List

    Log onto the panel as a Level 2 operator ü ü Log onto the panel as a Level 3 operator ü Log onto the panel as a Level 4 operator ü ü ü ü Perform a lamp test QS4 Technical Reference Manual 3.11 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 58 Turn off alarm signaling circuits when the panel is in alarm (Alarm Silence) ü ü ü Turn on alarm signaling circuits when the panel is not in alarm (Drill) ü ü ü ü Verify power supply voltage levels 3.12 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 59: Programming Instructions

    Content Overview • 4.2 QuickStart setup instructions • 4.4 Customizing the system configuration • 4.13 Setting up an Output Group • 4.21 Setting up a Zone • 4.24 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 60: Overview

    Active response when it signals an alarm condition but initiates the Trouble response when removed from its base. Output 1 ZONE 1 Active Trouble Output 2 Active Trouble QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 61 Card Configuration Language Zone Resound Inhibit Drill Programming Alarm Silence Programming Waterflow Silence Supervisory Duct Enable Trouble Reminder Auto Alarm Signal Silence Alarm Signal Silence/Reset Inhibit Panel Silence Resound Time SIGA–REL QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 62: Quickstart Setup Instructions

    2. Apply power to the control panel and to all the remote annunciators. After applying power, the panel CPU performs a diagnostic check in the background. You can not begin programming until this finishes and the AutoLearn option becomes available. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 63 If you do not have a DLD card installed, the system will automatically reboot after the AutoLearn utility configures the system. Go to step 10. If you do have a DLD card installed, go to step 5. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 64 6. Choose Test Time then enter when you want the dialer to transmit the test string in 24-hour format. 7. Choose CMS then choose which CMS receiver to dial. This is the receiver that holds the account. 8. Choose Exit. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 65 4. Choose Restore Msg then enter the message you want sent for a supervisory restoration event. For example, for Contact ID enter 220000000 5. Choose Exit. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 66 4. Choose Save and Sync. Note: If the local AHJ requires a hard copy of your site programming, use the QuickStart Configuration Utility to retrieve the database from the panel and print the required information. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 67 Trouble events cause the contact positions of Relay 3 on the PS6 to change positions. Relay 4 Type Monitor Monitor events cause the contact positions of Relay 4 on the PS6 to change positions. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 68 Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Alarm FPP/CU Common Alarm FPP/CU Output Common Alarm FPP/CU Output Visible FPP/CU Visible FPP/CU 4.10 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 69 Zone 2 Zone 5 Alarm FPP/CU Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 6 Alarm FPP/CU Zone 7 Alarm FPP/CU Zone 8 Visible FPP/CU Zone 8 Zone 7 Zone 6 Zone 5 QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.11 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 70 FPP/CU Note: If you use Signature devices from another system, the AutoLoop utility uses the attributes programmed from the previous system as the initial settings for a general alarm system. 4.12 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 71: Customizing The System Configuration

    1. On the Configure menu, choose System > AC signaling an ac power failure Power Dly. AutoLearn default: 0 (no delay) 2. Select a time delay from the pick list then press Enter. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.13 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 72 3. Choose NAC 1 then choose the device type for NAC 1. 4. Choose NAC 2 then choose the device type for NAC 2. 5. Choose Exit > Save Edits, then wait while the database is updated. 4.14 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 73 3. Choose Sensitivity then choose the alarm sensitivity setting you want the detector to use. Refer to Table 4-5 and Table 4-6. 4. Choose Exit > Save Edits. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.15 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 74 3. Choose Pre-Alarm then choose the warning threshold setting you want the detector to use. Refer to Table 4-5 and Table 4-6. 4. Choose Exit > Save Edits. 4.16 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 75 0.53% 0.75% 0.90% 1.05% 1.20% 0.49% 0.70% 0.84% 0.98% 1.12% 0.46% 0.65% 0.78% 0.91% 1.04% 0.42% 0.60% 0.72% 0.84% 0.96% 0.39% 0.55% 0.66% 0.77% 0.88% 0.35% 0.50% 0.60% 0.70% 0.80% QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.17 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 76 — or — For the second address of a dual-address module, choose Device 2. 4. Choose Type, select a device type from the pick list, and then press Enter. Choose Exit. 4.18 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 77 7. Choose Accept Map. If actual and expected data for detectors and modules are the same, press Enter. 8. Choose Exit > Exit > Save. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.19 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 78 Drill unless programmed to do so. Water Flow Device type assigned to IDC circuits that connect to alarm-signal initiating devices that detect water flowing through the sprinkler system. Water Flow circuits signal Waterflow events. 4.20 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 79: Setting Up An Output Group

    4. Choose Delay Type, then choose when to initiate the delay response. 5. Choose Delay Time, press Del four times, and then enter how many seconds you want the delay to last. 6. Choose Exit > Save Edits. QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.21 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 80 8. Choose Exit > Save Edits. Reviewing your responses 1. Choose Review. 2. Choose Active to review the active responses. — or — Choose Trouble to review the trouble responses. 4.22 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 81 Q is the event qualifier (1 = activation event, 3 = restoration event) EEE is the event code. See Table 4-9. GGPPP is the point being reported For 4/2 dialer strings: PP is the point being reported (00–99) QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.23 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 82 152 – Refrigeration 333 – Expansion module failure 153 – Loss of heat 334 – Repeater failure 154 – Water leakage 335 – Local printer paper out 336 – Local printer failure 4.24 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 83 552 – Radio transmitter 570 – Disable Bypasses 570 – Zone bypass 571 – Fire zone bypass 572 – 24 Hour zone bypass 573 – Burglary zone bypass 574 – Group bypass QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.25 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 84: Setting Up A Zone

    5. Choose Review to verify which Output groups you added to the Zone. If you added any Output groups in error, remove them. 6 For coded systems, choose Coding, and then enter the Zone Code. 4.26 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 85 Format: ¨ 4/2 ¨ Contact ID Account Number: Test strings: Panel normal: Panel off-normal: Time: CMS receiver to dial: ¨ 1 ¨ 2 Figure 4-1: DLD Programming Worksheet (sheet 1 of 2) QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.27 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 86 Active Message: Restore Message: Default Trouble Message: Account Number: Active Message: Restore Message: Default Supervisory Message: Account Number: Active Message: Restore Message: Figure 4-1 DLD Programming Worksheet (sheet 1 of 2) 4.28 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 87 Defaults: Alarm for IDC 001 – 003 and IDC 005 – 007, Common Alarm Output for IDC/NAC 004, Visual for Device Type: IDC/NAC 008 Text Message: Device Type: Text Message: Device Type: Text Message: Figure 4-2: ZA8–2 Programming Worksheet QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.29 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 88 Text Message: 1) Text Message: 1) Device Type: Device Type: Text Message: 1) Text Message: 1) Device Type: Device Type: Text Message: 1) Text Message: 1) Figure 4-3: ZB16–4 Programming Worksheet 4.30 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 89 008– ¨ NC (normally-closed) ¨ NO (normally-open) Device type: ¨ NC (normally-closed) ¨ NO (normally-open) Device type: ¨ NC (normally-closed) ¨ NO (normally-open) Device type: Figure 4-4: ZA8–2 Programming Worksheet QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.31 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 90 NAC 2 device type: ¨ Audible ¨ Visible Wiring class: ¨ Class A ¨ Class B Number of detector addresses used on loop: Number of module addresses used on loop: Figure 4-5: SLIC Programming Worksheet 4.32 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 91 ¨ 60 s Verification: Pre-Alarm: ¨ None ¨ 20% ¨ 40% ¨ 60% ¨ 80% Base type: ¨ Standard ¨ Relay ¨ Isolator Message: Figure 4-6: Signature Detector Programming Worksheet QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.33 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 92 Device Type: Device Type: Personality: Personality: Message: Message: Model: Device: 1st) 2nd) Device #1 Device #2 Device Type: Device Type: Personality: Personality: Message: Message: Figure 4-7: Signature Module Programming Worksheet 4.34 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 93 Send On: ¨ Activation ¨ Restoration Priority: ¨ Life Safety ¨ Property ¨ System Integrity String: (CID) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (4/2) __ __ Figure 4-8: Output Group Programming Worksheet QS4 Technical Reference Manual 4.35 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 94 Programming instructions Job Name: Page Panel: Zone: Zone Type: ¨ Alarm ¨ Supervisory ¨ Monitor Zone Code: Message: Zone Members (32 max): Output groups (6 max): Figure 4-9: Zone Programming Worksheet 4.36 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 95: Standard Applications

    This chapter provides simplified wiring schematics for standard applications. Content Notification appliance circuits • 5.2 Initiating device circuits • 5.5 Coded alarm signaling • 5.8 Remote station protective signaling system • 5.10 Auxiliary protective signaling • 5.12 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 96: Notification Appliance Circuits

    UL/ULC LISTED NOT USED Ω NAC1 A– 10 K EOLR NAC2 B+ NAC2 B– NAC2 A+ UL/ULC LISTED NOT USED Ω NAC2 A– 10 K EOLR Typical Class B NAC circuits QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 97 TO DATA OUT TERMINALS ON LAST DEVICE (CLASS A ONLY) LOOP A– Note: The plus and minus symbols indicate signal polarity when the NAC circuit is turned on. Typical NAC riser wiring QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 98 ZONE 4 A+ ZONE 4 A– UL/ULC LISTED Ω 10 K EOLR NAC1 B+ NAC1 B– NAC1 A+ NAC1 A– UL/ULC LISTED Ω 10 K EOLR Typical Class A NAC circuit QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 99: Initiating Device Circuits

    LOOP B+ DATA IN TERMINALS LOOP B– ON NEXT DEVICE LOOP A+ TO DATA OUT TERMINALS ON LAST DEVICE (CLASS A ONLY) LOOP A– Typical Class B two-wire smoke detector circuit QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 100 Typical Conventional Class B IDC circuit ZA8–2 ZONE (n) B+ ZONE (n) B– ZONE (n) B+ ZONE (n) B– UL/ULC LISTED Ω 4.7 K EOLR Typical Conventional Class A IDC circuit QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 101 EOL RELAY SMK PWR ZA8–2 ZONE (n) B+ ZONE (n) B– ZONE (n) A+ ZONE (n) A– UL/ULC LISTED Ω 4.7 K EOLR Typical Conventional Class A four-wire smoke detector circuit QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 102: Coded Alarm Signaling

    • If the system uses the NAC 1 circuit on an SLIC to output the coded signal to audible notification appliances, set JP1 and JP2 on the SLIC to EXT. Figure 5-1: Typical equipment layout, coded alarm signaling application QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 103 Figure 5-2: Coded alarm signaling wiring (coded alarm signal only) PS6TB1–16 PS6TB1–18 PS6TB1–12 PS6TB1–11 PS6TB3–3 NAC RISER – PS6TB3–1 NAC RISER + 10KΩ 10KΩ CDR–3 Figure 5-3: Coded alarm signaling wiring (coded signal followed by evacuation signal) QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 104: Remote Station Protective Signaling System

    • Install a 3.9 KΩ EOLR across TB1–1 and TB1– to a remote location. 2 on the RPM. Figure 5-4: Typical equipment layout, Remote station protective signaling application 5.10 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 105 RELAY 3 NO TRBL MONITORING TROUBLE– 24VDC+ +24V SUPV+ 24VDC– SUPV– Note: Plus and minus symbols indicate signal polarity when the circuit is active. Figure 5-5: Remote station protective signaling wiring QS4 Technical Reference Manual 5.11 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 106: Auxiliary Protective Signaling

    TO DATA IN TERMINALS ON NEXT DEVICE LOOP B– LOOP A+ TO DATA OUT TERMINALS Municipal circuit ON LAST DEVICE (CLASS A ONLY) LOOP A– Figure 5-6: Auxiliary protective signaling cabling diagram 5.12 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 107: Maintenance Instructions

    Table 6-3: Power Supply pseudo points • 6.3 Table 6-4: SLIC card pseudo points • 6.3 Table 6-5: Dialer pseudo points • 6.4 Table 6-6: General CPU pseudo points • 6.5 Maintenance tasks • 6.6 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 108: Pseudo Point Definitions

    Indicates that a device was left in an active condition after service group has restored. Ann 0x Database Incompatible Trouble Indicates that the data Annunciator 0x Reboot Fault Trouble Indicates CPU has restarted due to internal processing failure. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 109 Definition Card 0x, Loop Wiring Problem Trouble Indicates a break on a Class A signature loop Card 0x Map Fault Trouble Signature map is different than the one written in memory QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 110 CMS for Account 8. Dialer ROM Fault Trouble Internal memory fault Dialer Queue Overflow Trouble Indicates that too many dialer messages are trying to be sent. Dialer Card, RAM Supervision Trouble Internal memory fault QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 111 Activated the first time an item is disabled from the front menu. First Test Trouble Activated the first time a service group is started from the front menus. Two Stage Timer Started User Trouble Trouble Triggered by custom programming. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 112: Maintenance Tasks

    7. Choose Accept Map. If actual and expected data for detectors and modules are the same, press Enter. 8. Choose Exit > Exit > Save and Sync. 9. Replace the device. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 113 Signature circuits, and for sizing standby batteries. Content Notification appliance circuit maximum wire length calculation • A.2 Signature loop maximum wire length calculations • A.3 Battery calculation • A.8 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 114 1.0 mm wire, and 13.0 for 18 AWG and 0.75 mm wire. 3. Use the filtered 20 Vdc Average Operating Current ratings found on the installation or catalog sheet of each device. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 115 1740 ft (530.35 m) 10 ft 200 ft (3.05 m) (60.96 m) FACP 30 ft (9.14 m) 200 ft 200 ft (60.96 m) (60.96 m) 100 ft 1000 ft (30.48 m) (304.8 m) QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 116 101–125 2631 4180 1274 6649 2027 1–25 101–125 2165 3439 1048 5470 1667 26–50 101–125 1713 2721 4328 1319 51–75 101–125 1274 2023 3218 76–100 101–125 1345 2140 101–125 101–125 1089 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 117 51–75 101–125 51–75 76–100 1386 2201 3501 1067 1–25 76–100 1208 1921 26–50 76–100 51–75 76–100 76–100 76–100 101–125 76–100 101–125 1–25 101–125 26–50 101–125 51–75 101–125 76–100 101–125 101–125 101–125 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 118 1613 51–75 51–75 76–100 51–75 101–125 51–75 76–100 1323 2105 1–25 76–100 26–50 76–100 51–75 76–100 76–100 76–100 101–125 76–100 101–125 1–25 101–125 26–50 101–125 51–75 101–125 76–100 101–125 101–125 101–125 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 119 1794 26–50 51–75 51–75 51–75 76–100 51–75 101–125 51–75 76–100 1–25 76–100 26–50 76–100 51–75 76–100 76–100 76–100 101–125 76–100 101–125 1–25 101–125 26–50 101–125 51–75 101–125 76–100 101–125 101–125 101–125 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 120 UL/ULC listed for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. [3] If the calculated battery size exceeds 40 Ah, switch part of the load to an auxiliary power source. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 121 SIGA–UM or SIGA–MAB that signaled the alarm draws [1] Add 0.75 mA for each energized LED. alarm current. The remaining SIGA–UMs or SIGA–MABs do not. [2] Add 0.7 mA for each output used. This value includes RAI currents QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 122 System calculations A.10 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 123 Barcode library Summary This appendix contains a set of barcodes that you can use to add location messages. Content Uppercase letters • B.2 Numbers and ordinals • B.2 Common words • B.3 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 124 Barcode library Uppercase letters Backspace Delete Enter Space Numbers and ordinals Backspace Delete Enter QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 125 Barcode library Common words ABORT ABOVE ALARM APARTMENT AREA ATRIUM AUDITORIUM BASEMENT BELOW CAFETERIA CEILING CLASSROOM CLOSET COMPUTER CONFERENCE CORRIDOR DAMPER DETECTOR QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 126 Barcode library DOOR DUCT EAST ELECTRICAL ENTRANCE EXIT FAULT FIRE FIRE PUMP FLAME FLOOR FOYER GARAGE GENERATOR HALL HEAT HORN JANITOR QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 127 Barcode library KITCHEN LEFT LEVEL LIBRARY LOBBY LOWER MACHINE MECHANICAL MENS MEZZANINE MONITOR NORTH OFFICE PARKING PENTHOUSE PULL RELAY RESTROOM RIGHT QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 128 Barcode library ROOM SECURITY SHAFT SMOKE SOUTH STAGE STAIRWELL STOCKROOM STORAGE STROBE SUITE SUPERVISORY TROUBLE UNDER UPPER UTILITY WAREHOUSE WATERFLOW WEST WOMENS QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 129 Barcode library ZONE QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 130 Barcode library QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 131 Appendix C SIGA-REL programming Summary This appendix provides information on how to program the SIGA–REL using the QuickStart Configuration Utility Content Application block diagram • C.2 Programming instructions • C.3 QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 132 Manual (P/N 387348) and the latest technical bulletins for installation and connection information. Refer to the SIGA–APS installation sheet for installation and connection information. Refer to the RACCR installation sheet for installation information. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 133 Personality: (3) Active B Message Specification: SIGA–REL1 A001 and ABORT SW 2nd Device Type: Pull 2nd Personality: (1) Alarm B 2nd Message Specification: SIGA–REL1 A002 and MAN RELEASE SW 5. Click Add. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 134 (1) Alarm B Output SIGA–REL1 A003 RELEASE 1&2 (16) Output B Monitor SIGA–REL1 A004 NOT USED (0) None Output SIGA–REL1 A005 PRERELEASE 1&2 (16) Output B Monitor SIGA–REL1 A006 NOT USED (0) None QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 135 1&2 Select the device labeled SIGA REL1 A003 Release 1&2 Release the Ctrl key then click OK. Note: The prerelease circuit must appear before the releasing circuit in the response list. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 136 6. Select the next REL then click Select Expected. In the Module Selection dialog, select the row that has the REL with the Output device type and marked SIGA–REL1 A005 Prerelease 1&2, then click OK. Click Close. QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 137 SIGA-REL programming ¨ Send the reconciled data to the Click the Controller tab, then click Send Signature Data. loop controller QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 138 SIGA-REL programming QS4 Technical Reference Manual Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

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