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This document provides information on fire detection system configurations, including conventional and addressable systems. Conventional systems divide an area into zones wired back to the control panel separately. Addressable systems use detectors with unique addresses wired in a loop, allowing the control panel to identify the specific device in alarm. The document aims to assist designers and installers understand Ampac's fire detection solutions and choose the most appropriate system for a given project. It includes appendices on additional life safety topics that integrate with detection systems.

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Ampac - Solutions Config Handbook

This document provides information on fire detection system configurations, including conventional and addressable systems. Conventional systems divide an area into zones wired back to the control panel separately. Addressable systems use detectors with unique addresses wired in a loop, allowing the control panel to identify the specific device in alarm. The document aims to assist designers and installers understand Ampac's fire detection solutions and choose the most appropriate system for a given project. It includes appendices on additional life safety topics that integrate with detection systems.

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Solutions

&

Configuration

Handbook

“ Our aim is to provide ‘ Consistently Excellent Service ’ in the eyes of our customers ”
Solutions and Configuration Handbook

Table of Contents

Section Page No.

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 2

2 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS ............................................................................ 3


2.1 CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS ......................................................................................... 3
2.2 ADDRESSABLE SYSTEMS........................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 WHY HAVE A LOOP?..................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? ................................................................. 5
2.2.3 WHAT IS AN ANALOGUE DETECTOR? ....................................................... 5
2.3 WHAT IS A COMMUNICATION LOOP? ........................................................................ 5

3 3.0 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS...................................................................... 6


3.1 CONVENTIONAL - Refer drawing 1 & 2 ...................................................................... 6
3.2 ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE Refer drawing 3............................................................. 6
3.3 CONVENTIONAL /ADDRESSABLE Refer drawing 4 .................................................... 6
3.4 DISTRIBUTED CONVENTIONAL - OPTION 1 - Refer drawing 5.................................. 7
3.5 DISTRIBUTED CONVENTIONAL - OPTION 2 - Refer drawing 6.................................. 7
3.6 DISTRIBUTED ADDRESSABLE - Refer drawing 7 ..................................................... 7
3.7 NETWORK - Refer drawing 8.................................................................................... 7

4 APPENDIX 1 ...................................................................................................... 8
4.1 TYPICAL CABLING REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................... 8
4.1.1 CONVENTIONAL DETECTOR CIRCUIT ....................................................... 8
4.1.2 ADDRESSABLE LOOP................................................................................... 8
4.1.3 RS422 Communications Loop ....................................................................... 8

5 APPENDIX 2 ...................................................................................................... 9

6 APPENDIX 3 .................................................................................................... 10

7 APPENDIX 4 .................................................................................................... 12

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1 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this handbook is to provide information on the various configurations available for Fire
Detection Systems. Appendices relating to AS1668 controls, Sound and Intercom systems for
emergency purposes and building occupant warning systems have been included as they form part of
the modern day requirements for fire control and life safety systems in buildings.

Ampac has created this handbook, primarily to assist design engineers and specialist Fire system
installers understand the concepts & building blocks of our system solutions. It is intended to be used
as an educational tool fundamentally for Ampac systems although the basic principles may be applied
to all manufacturers systems.

It should be noted that the information is to be used as a reference only and that when specifying
equipment for a project, it is best to consult with the end user and your local Ampac customer service
office to ensure the most appropriate equipment is selected and suits your budget.

Additional copies of the solutions handbook are available on request, as are in house presentations.
Call your local customer service office for more information.

HEAD OFFICE
PERTH MELBOURNE SYDNEY
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd
97 Walters Drive 422 Johnston Street Unit 12/33 Nyrang St
Osborne Park Abbotsford Lidcombe
Western Australia 6017 Victoria 3067 NSW 2141

Ph: +618 9242 3333 Ph: +613 9416 4111 Ph: +612 9648 4933
Fax: +618 9242 3334 Fax: +613 9416 4227 Fax: +612 9648 4932

BRISBANE ADELAIDE
Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd
Unit 1/7 Birubi St Suite 4, 283 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Coorparoo Brooklyn Park
Queensland 4151 South Australia 5032

Ph: +617 3847 7922 Ph: +618 8238 3456


Fax: +617 3847 7933 Fax: +618 8238 3474

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ampac.net

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2 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS


There are two types of fire detection systems currently available. The first is referred to as
conventional, the second addressable.

2.1 CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS

Conventional systems have been around for many years. Although the appearance of the system
components has changed dramatically over the years, the system operation has not. Typically a
building is divided into fire compartments (zones). Each zone is protected by “conventional” detectors
typically smoke or thermal types. Conventional detectors have two states, normal and alarm. Each
zone is wired back to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) separately.

Australian Standard AS1670 states that zones have the following limitations:

TYPICAL WIRING
EIGHTH
FLOOR

SEVEVTH
FLOOR

SIXTH
FLOOR

FIFTH
FLOOR

FOURTH
FLOOR

THIRD
FLOOR

SECOND
FLOOR

FIRST
FLOOR

ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
ZONE 6 F.I.P.
ZONE 7
ZONE 8

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¾ No more than 40 detectors.

¾ Protect an area no more than 2000m2.

¾ Protect no more than one floor.

¾ The FACP has one appropriately labelled indicator per zone. When a detector is in the
alarm state, the indicator illuminates on the detector itself and at the Zone LED on the
FACP. When the fire brigade observe the FACP, they can determine which zone the fire
is in, but not which detector caused the alarm until they investigate the zone. This can
mean a lengthy search within the zone, to determine the fires exact location.

¾ Conventional systems have provided adequate protection for many years. Even now
these systems can be the most appropriate choice when factors like building services
interfaces, life safety, risk, budget and end client requirements are taken into
consideration.

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2.2 ADDRESSABLE SYSTEMS

Addressable systems differ from conventional systems in the following ways:

1. FACP has a LCD display so that plain English messages (or alternative languages) can
readily identify detector location, instead of an LED indicator identifying zone location.

2. Each detector has a unique address. (Loop & Sensor number & descriptive location
address)

3. Detectors are wired in a loop instead of terminating with an end of line device. This
provides a higher level of system integrity than conventional wiring.

4. Zoning of each Addressable device is mandatory. This provision basically groups all
detectors /addresses within the same fire zone to a common zone number.

5. Keypads & LCD Screens are used for control indication and information.

High level interfaces can be used to communicate with other building services in a cost efficient way

Eg: Security System, Mechanical services / BMS, Access control

TYPICAL WIRING
EIGHTH 32 31 30 29
FLOOR

SEVEVTH 25 26 27 28
FLOOR

SIXTH 24 23 22 21
FLOOR

FIFTH 17 18 19 20
FLOOR

FOURTH 16 15 14 13
FLOOR

THIRD 9 10 11 12
FLOOR

SECOND 8 7 6 5
FLOOR

FIRST 1 2 3 4
FLOOR

LOOP 1
F.I.P.

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2.2.1 WHY HAVE A LOOP?

1. Detectors are continually polled to ensure system integrity.


2. If one open circuit occurs, no detection is lost, as the loop is bi-directional.
3. The loop allows data to be transmitted. This means additional devices can be used to
control outputs. Eg Mechanical services, shutdowns and input devices to connect to flow
switches, fire pumps etc.

NOTE: If a short circuit occurs on an addressable loop, all devices on that loop cease to work! This
can be overcome by placing short circuit isolators in strategic locations. Short Circuit
isolators are a code requirement between every 40 devices on the addressable loop

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2.2.2 WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

1. Faster response time - each device displays individually at the FACP.


2. Reduced installation costs - far less cable and labour is required.
3. Greater flexibility - additional devices can be added easily. FACP can be connected to
other FACP’s, graphics stations, mimic panels etc, at any time. Conventional zones can
be mixed with addressable devices.

2.2.3 WHAT IS AN ANALOGUE DETECTOR?

Before we answer this, let’s define the types of detectors.


1. Conventional detectors - are detectors without address identification and will only relay an
alarm in a zone as indicated by the FACP. Their sensitivity is factory set and cannot be
altered.
2. Addressable analogue detectors - are detectors with an address identification and will
relay the exact location of the alarm to the FACP and their zone. Their sensitivity can be
set between specific factory set tolerance ranges. Programmable adjustments of
sensitivity are available when commissioning within the tolerance bands.
3. Both conventional and addressable detectors will report a fault to the FACP when they
are removed from their bases. The addressable analogue detector relays exact location
of alarm, but will also provide the FACP with constant data as to the condition of the
detector. This means that apart from the standard alarm and fault conditions being
reported to the FACP, additional conditions can be sent such as:
4. Dirty detector - When contamination in the detector reaches a pre-set level, a
maintenance fault is reported at the FACP. This reduces the number of false alarms to
the Fire Brigade and maintains optimum detector performance.
5. Pre-alarm - when the smoke/heat level increases towards the full alarm set point, an
intermediate set point can be used to give a “pre-alarm” signal at the FACP. This allows
an investigation of the fire to take place before the brigade is called and evacuation
procedures take place. This is most beneficial at high security sites and sites that have a
high concentration of people. (Hotels)

2.3 WHAT IS A COMMUNICATION LOOP?

A communication loop is a serial loop consisting of a screen cable originating from the FACP
extending to the required location/s and back to the FACP.

Locations requiring some form of communication loop connection generally consist of one or more of
the following:

LCD Repeater - compact unit that displays alarms faults and isolates on a device and or Zone basis
using a liquid crystal display and buzzer mute facility.

LED Mimic - usually only displays alarms on a zone basis (can be per device). Typically the LED’s are
on a facia that represents the building layout

Remote Addressable Loop module - typically 126 devices can connect to the loop. The module itself
does not provide control or indication of the devices it is a simple termination point (Typically located
within a DGP) The exception to this is when it is fitted within a sub or network panel)

Remote Conventional Zones - usually provided in modules (or clusters of modules) in either singles, 4,
or 16 zones. The remote location does not have control or indication facilities of the zones; it is purely
a termination point for a zone (High concentrations may be typically situated within a DGP in 16 zone
multiples)

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Graphics Package - used to display alarm, fault, isolate on a zone or addressable device basis using
graphical presentations of the building floor plan. Total or partial control of the whole system is
available on an individual site specification basis.

Mechanical Control Interface - used when there are a multiple number of mechanical control panels,
each with a large number of fans.

Sub Fire Alarm Control Panels (SFACP’s) - have control and indication of a specific area within a large
site. They can connect to conventional or addressable devices or a combination of both.

SFACP’s do not report directly to the Fire Brigade, instead they report to the site’s main Fire Alarm
Control Panel.

BMS Module - this module provides an RS232 interface to a site’s building management system. The
module reports a change of state for alarm, fault and isolate conditions. This can be done on an
individual detector basis or by zones.

3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Now that the building blocks have been explained, we can look at how they can be interconnected to
create the most cost-effective solution for your client. When deciding on which system to use factors
such as; budget, level of risk, size of site and life safety must be taken into account. Depending on the
product or system concept chosen there may be engineering limitations. This may apply to the number
of zones/loops that can be fitted in the FACP’s or the capacity of the whole system.

The following configurations are by no means exhaustive. System components can be mixed and
matched further than the examples shown. However, the examples cover most situations and are
intended to give a general overview. Refer to the relevant drawings in the back of the handbook for a
graphic representation of the systems. The drawings can also be used as a quick reference guide.

3.1 CONVENTIONAL - Refer drawing 1 & 2

The system is made up of conventional detectors (heat/smoke/multisensor) arranged to cover the site
in zones. A conventional FACP is used to indicate the location of a fire on a zone basis. Any ancillary
outputs required such as air-conditioning shutdowns, EWIS signals etc, are. “Hard wired” from the
FACP to the relevant equipment.

Typically used in low rise, building sites eg nursing homes, small offices.

3.2 ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE Refer drawing 3

The system comprises of addressable detectors (heat/smoke/multisensor/ CO carbon monoxide)


reporting back individually to an addressable FACP. Auxiliary outputs can be hard wired or
addressable devices can be placed on the loop (saving cabling costs).

Typically used in low or high risk, large area buildings eg warehouses, hospitals.

3.3 CONVENTIONAL /ADDRESSABLE Refer drawing 4

The system comprises of a combination of conventional and addressable detectors. An addressable


FACP capable of connecting to both types of detectors must be used. Auxiliary outputs can be hard
wired or addressable devices can be used.

Typically used where there is a combination of low and high risk areas. This is also a very good option
where a site is being extended and the existing conventional panel does not have enough room to
accommodate the expansion. This allows addressable detectors to be used in the extension without
upgrading the whole site (which can be done over time).

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3.4 DISTRIBUTED CONVENTIONAL - OPTION 1 - Refer drawing 5

The system comprises of zones of conventional detectors connected to an individual addressable


device. An addressable FACP is used, but will only display alarms on a zone basis, not per detector.
Both Loop powered and remotely powered device options are available. This allows more devices to
be connected and driven from the loop. Auxiliary outputs can be hard wired or addressable devices
can be used.

Typically used in low risk, high rise or large area buildings eg office towers.

3.5 DISTRIBUTED CONVENTIONAL - OPTION 2 - Refer drawing 6

The system comprises of data gathering panels placed in strategic locations. Each DGP would be
fitted with the required number of conventional zones to protect a defined area. DGP’s do not have
any controls or indicators, they are simply a termination point. As well as the zone connections,
auxiliary outputs can be fitted in the DGP’s. Power is normally provided by dedicated supplies and
batteries, however, it can be obtained from the main FACP. As the DGP’s communicate via a
communications loop interface, the MFACP must be a FireFinder fitted with a network interface card.
The main panel is capable of running the DGP’s as well as its own conventional zones.

Typically used on low risk, multiple building sites where central control is required. eg army barracks.

3.6 DISTRIBUTED ADDRESSABLE - Refer drawing 7

The system comprises of data gathering panels placed in strategic locations. Each DGP would be
fitted with the required number of addressable loops, to protect a defined area. DGP’s do not have
any controls or indicators, they are purely a termination point. Auxiliary outputs can be fitted in the
DGP or on its addressable loops. The main FACP will be addressable, capable of running the DGP’s
and its own addressable loop/s.

Typically used in high risk, multiple building sites eg shopping centres, large hotels etc.

3.7 NETWORK - Refer drawing 8

The system comprises of sub Fire Alarm Control Panels (conventional or addressable) connected to
the main FACP via high level interface. Each SIP has control and indication of the detectors
connected to it. Auxiliary outputs can be either in the SIP or addressable devices. The main panel
can have its own addressable loop/s as well as communicating to the SIP’s. In a network system, the
main FACP has facility to interrogate any detector/device on the whole site. As an example, the main
panel can alarm test a detector connected to SIP No 2, loop No 3.

Typically used in high risk, multiple building sites eg prisons, airport terminals, etc.

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4 APPENDIX 1

4.1 TYPICAL CABLING REQUIREMENTS

4.1.1 CONVENTIONAL DETECTOR CIRCUIT

Two core Red sheath TPS originating from panel to end of circuit fitted with 3.3K E.O.L.

4.1.2 ADDRESSABLE LOOP

Two core red sheath cable originating from FACP or remote addressable module, extending
through the protected areas and returning to the FACP or remote addressable module.

Maximum addressable loop resistance is 50 OHMS.

The following refer to TPS, or RADOX cables.

Cross Section Area Loop Res per km Rec Dist


1.00mm squared 46.60 Ohms 1.0K
1.50mm squared 29.80 Ohms 1.5K
2.50mm squared 16.28 Ohms 3.0K

4.1.3 RS422 Communications Loop

2 X Two core screened twisted pair cable originating from FACP extending through the
protected areas and returning to the FACP.

Cable Specifications

Capacitance of 100 picofarads per metre or less


Resistance of 100 ohms per kilometre or less
Impedance of loop typical 120 ohms

Maximum distances between nodes 1.2K providing cable meets above specifications.

Recommended cable type

Radox FR Communication 0.75mm 1 pair (fire rated) x 2


Belden 8132 or 9842 (non fire rated)

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5 APPENDIX 2

AUSTRALIAN STANDARD 1668 FAN CONTROLS REFER DRAWING 9

The requirements for AS1668 controls vary widely from state to state, within states and within
individual buildings. It is therefore difficult to generalise on mode of operation.

We would like to cover this subject by providing some options when wiring a system that has an
addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel.

The options are not exhaustive but cover most situations and are intended to give a general overview.

OPTION NO 1 REFER DRAWING 9

Conventional wiring, a multi-core cable (usually 5 core), is run from the FACP to the mechanical
control panel/s for each fan.

Typically used when there are a small number of controls required, or when the mechanical control
panel is in close proximity.

OPTION NO 2 REFER DRAWING 9

Addressable wiring, a dedicated addressable loop is run from the FACP, to each mechanical control
panel, then back to the FACP. Addressable devices are placed along side the mechanical control
panels to transfer the relevant data.

Typically used when there are a multiple number of mechanical control panels, each with a small
number of fans.

OPTION NO 3 REFER DRAWING 9

High level communication wiring, a dedicated communication loop is run from the FACP to each
mechanical control panel, then back to the FACP. Data gathering panels are placed along side the
mechanical control panel or in strategic locations. Wiring from the DGP to the mechanical panels
would be either in conventional wiring or addressable.

Typically used when there is a large site with multiple mechanical control panels, each with a large
number of fans.

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6 APPENDIX 3

SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED

REMOTE SUPPORT & CONTROL OPTIONS REFER DRAWING 10

Illustrates telephone network applications (GSM Mobile or PSTN network) How an Ampac FireFinder
FACP or MFACP on a network can be interfaced to a remote panel display on a PC.

The FireFinder front panel will display on the PC screen and will allow the user real time remote
control and indication of the panel or entire network. A great solution for any facilities manager.

FIBRE OPTIC NETWORKS REFER DRAWING 11

Illustrates how an Ampac FireFinder FACP within a network arrangement can be achieved using Fibre
Optic modems at each node.

This solution allows either new or existing fibre optic cabling between buildings to be utilised for the
purposes of networking the Fire system. This solution is used in lieu of installing dedicated Fire rated
hard wired communications cabling. Having a mix of both copper and Fibre cabling within the network
is no problem.

The fibre solution is very useful where longer distances between network nodes exist. Single Mode
Fibre or Multi Mode fibre solutions are available from Ampac.

REMOTEINTERFACING OVER TCP/IP LAN REFER DRAWING 12

Shows how an Ampac FireFinder FACP or MFACP may be connected via a TCP/ IP LAN to interface
to various other systems, typical interfaces are:

1. A remote BMS system


2. PLC system
3. An Ampac SmartGraphics Display system
4. Ampac Line Manager *

*Ampac Line Manager application is a remote location / PC screen whereby the on screen Fire panel
image can provide the PC user with all control and indication features.

MULTIPLE REDUNDANCY NETWORKS REFER DRAWING 13

The concept of multiple redundancy can be used to great effect in either large or small Fire panel
networks. It is used strategically when zero down time on the system is a fundamental requirement.

The drawing used illustrates how Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand is configured
Large Airports, Hospitals, Power stations, Strategic military bases and operations

SOUNDER OPTIONS REFER DRAWING 14

The drawing details three separate sounder options and the characteristics.of each. This covers the
gambit of what options are available. It is possible to mix all model types on the one project to best
suit. Options consist of:

1. Remotely powered addressable loop based sounders


2. Loop powered addressable sounders
3. Hardwired 24V sounder circuit

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The choice of what to use typically revolve around issues such as

1. Cost ,
2. Cabling requirements of each option
3. Level of control required for individual sounders.
4. How many need to be turned on simultaneously

ASPIRATING SYSTEMS 1 & 2 PIPE.UNITS REFER DRAWING 15

Ampac FastSense 25 & 100 Units are illustrated in terms of their pipe work applications & engineering
limitations

These (HSSD) High Sensitivity Smoke Detection units can be connected easily and cost efficiently on
Ampac addressable systems via an Apollo interface device called an (APIC). They can also be easily
connected to conventional zones as stand alone detectors if required.

ASPIRATING SYSTEMS 4 PIPE UNIT REFER DRAWING 16

An Ampac FastSense Plus Unit is illustrated in terms of pipe work applications & engineering
limitations

(HSSD) High Sensitivity Smoke Detection units can be connected easily and cost efficiently on Ampac
addressable systems via an Apollo interface device called an (APIC). They can also be connected
easily to conventional zones as stand alone detectors if required.

ASPIRATING SYSTEMS NETWORKING REFER DRAWING 17

This drawing illustrates how either small or large HSSD network may be connected to an Ampac
FireFinder system.

All FastSense models “25, 100 and FastSense Plus” may be connected to either an addressable loop
using APICs or using a SenseNet communications loop via a command module. The SenseNet loop is
typically used on larger networks where single point network programmability is desirable or essential
ie prisons

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7 APPENDIX 4

SOUND AND INTERCOM SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AND BUILDING OCCUPANT
WARNING SYSTEMS REFER DRAWINGS 18, 19 & 20

Emergency Warning and Intercommunication systems can be broken into two specific areas. 1. Single
zone evacuation, 2. Multi zone evacuation that incorporates an intercommunication system.

The following descriptions are not exhaustive, however, they provide a guide as to what solutions are
currently available.

1. SINGLE ZONE EVACUATION REFER DRAWING 18

OPTION 1

Self contained sounders which come in various forms ie Detector base sounder or normal wall
mounted sounders. They provide alert and evacuation or ISO tones. Typically used in (OWS) occupant
warning systems. A visual warning device integrated with the sounder is also available.

OPTION 2

Combined tone generator and small wattage amplifier. They provide alert and evacuation or ISO
tones as well as the option of public address. Suitable 100-volt line monitored speakers are to be used
with this system. They are generally fitted into the sites FACP and are used on small sites. Microphone
or automatic PA voice messages are typical advantages over option 1

OPTION 3

Stand alone system. They provide alert and evacuation or ISO tones as well as public address. Other
characteristics are large wattage amplifier, number of auxiliary inputs available, visual alarm output
available, and battery back up provided. Used on small to medium sites requiring Single Zone
Warning.

2. MULTIZONE EVACUATION REFER DRAWING 19

Generally a large site will be split into evacuation zones. Fire compartments, a floor / level, or
manageable areas, usually define a zone. Each zone is fitted with its own speaker system capable of
providing background music, alert evacuation or ISO tones as well as public address. Visual alarms
are used to supplement the speaker warning in high ambient noise areas eg plant rooms. Each zone
is individually controlled at the master emergency control panel (MECP). Continued.

2. MULTIZONE EVACUATION Continued REFER DRAWING 19

As well as the speakers, warden intercom point/s are generally provided in each zone. The WIP’s are
used to communicate information to the head warden via the MECP in an emergency situation. This is
known as the emergency intercom system.

Optional equipment available to help your client utilise the system to its fullest are secondary
emergency control panels (SECP) and remote paging consoles (RPC). SECP’s can be located in one
or many locations and give the operator full control and indication of the system. RPC’s can also be
located in one or many locations. They allow the operator to page (public address) one zone, a group
of zones or all zones.

The next progression in evacuation systems is to distribute the main equipment. In a conventional
system, the amplifiers, speaker terminations, WIP terminations, etc, are housed in one central location,
the MECP. With a distributed system, data gathering panel/s are placed in strategic locations. The
DGP’s house the necessary equipment to run the apparatus (speakers, visual alarms, WIP’s) in its
local area - the only control and indication is at the MECP (unless SECP’s are provided), as is the
case with standard systems. Distributed systems are used in sites such as hotel resorts and large
hospitals.

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DRAWING 1

CONVENTIONAL

PLUS
ZoneSense
SYSTEM STATUS ALARM
POWER EXTERNAL BELL ZONE 1 ZONE 2
FAULT
POWER FAULT WARNING SYSTEM ZONE 3 ZONE 4
FAULT
SYSTEM FAULT ACF FAULT / ZONE 5 ZONE 6
ISOLATE
EARTH FAULT ASE FAULT ZONE 7 ZONE 8
FAULT / ISOLATE
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY
M E NU
EXTERNAL WARNING ALARM FAULT IS OLATED E NT E R
BELL SYSTEM

I SOLATE IS OLATE ACKNOWLEDGE R E SE T ISOLATE


DE-ISOLATE ACF CANCEL
ISOLATE

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
RUN RUN R UN RUN
FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT
STOP STOP STOP STOP

ON ON ON ON
AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
OFF OFF OFF OFF
CONVENTIONAL ZONES
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
F IRE
A LARM
FI T T O P USH
A CT UAT OR P I N

BREAK GLASS
PRESS HERE

DEMCO

240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


CONVENTIONAL ZONE 1. PANEL INDICATES ON A ZONE BASIS, NOT EACH 1. ALL LOW RISK, SINGLE BUILDINGS.
DETECTOR / DEVICE. e.g. FACTORY, SMALL OFFICES, NURSING
2 CORE RED TPS CABLE (TYPICAL) HOMES.
2. DETECTOR WIRING TERMINATES IN THE FIELD WITH AN
END OF LINE RESISTOR.
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLE TO BE
DETERMINED BY LOCAL AUTHORITY 3. ANY BREAK IN ZONE CIRCUIT WILL INDICATE FAULT ON
AND STANDARDS. THE ZONE AFFECTED.
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DRAWING 2

CONVENTIONAL

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT CONVENTIONAL ZONES
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
ABC DEF GHI

FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION Fire Finder

MAIN PANEL
240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


CONVENTIONAL ZONES 1. PANEL INDICATES ON A ZONE BASIS, NOT EACH 1. ALL LOW RISK, SINGLE BUILDINGS.
DETECTOR / DEVICE. e.g. FACTORY, SMALL OFFICES, NURSING
2 CORE RED TPS CABLE (TYPICAL) HOMES.
2. DETECTOR WIRING TERMINATES IN THE FIELD WITH AN
END OF LINE RESISTOR.
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES TO BE DETERMINED
BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS. 3. ANY BREAK IN ZONE CIRCUIT WILL INDICATE FAULT ON
THE ZONE AFFECTED.
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ANALOGUE

ADDRESSABLE
ADDRESSABLE 3 INPUT/ OUTPUT SINGLE INPUT ADDRESSABLE DETECTOR WITH ADDRESSABLE
INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE DEVICE DETECTOR SOUNDER BASE M.C.P.

ADDRESSABLE
LOOP 24V D.C.

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY


ABC DEF GHI

FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder

MAIN PANEL
240V RS485 OR
RS232

SmartGraphics
PRINTER DISPLAY
SYSTEM
240V

240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


ADDRESSABLE LOOP 1. EACH DETECTOR/DEVICE INDICATES INCIDENT LOCATION 1. LOW AND HIGH RISK AREAS.
ON THE PANEL.
2 CORE CABLE 2. LARGE AREA BUILDINGS.
MAXIMUM ADDRESSABLE LOOP RESISTANCE IS 50 OHMS 2. DETECTOR WIRING RETURNS TO THE PANEL TO FORM
A REDUNDANT LOOP (HIGH INTEGRITY). 3. HOSPITALS, WAREHOUSES, MANUFACTURING PLANTS,
24 VOLTS HIGH RISE BUILDINGS.
3. ANALOGUE DETECTORS CAN BE USED TO PROVIDE
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES TO BE DETERMINED PRE-ALARM WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE ALARMS.
BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS.
4. GRAPHICS PACKAGE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES CONTROL AND
GRAPHICS CONNECTION: INDICATION IN THE FORM OF SITE PLANS FOR EACH
RS485 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm ADDRESSABLE DEVICE.
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS 5. NOTE: SOME ADDRESSABLE I/O DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES IN LOOP POWERED AND REMOTELY POWERED VERSIONS.
CONDITIONS APPLY.
RS232 4 CORE SCREENED 0.75mm
MAX DISTANCE 15 METRES
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INPUT/OUTPUT
CONVENTIONAL / ANALOGUE
UNIT

ANALOGUE 24V
M.C.P. BELL
CONVENTIONAL S.C.I.

E.O.L.

ZONE
MONITOR

ADDRESSABLE
LOOP
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT CONVENTIONAL ZONES
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WA RNING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

E.O.L.
ABC DEF GHI

FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder

MAIN PANEL
240V RS485 OR
RS232

SmartGraphics
PRINTER DISPLAY
SYSTEM
240V

240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


ADDRESSABLE LOOP / CONVENTIONAL ZONES 1. MIXTURE OF CONVENTIONAL AND ADDRESSABLE DEVICES. 1. LOW AND HIGH RISK AREAS.

2 CORE CABLE 2. ANALOGUE DETECTORS CAN BE USED TO PROVIDE PRE-ALARM 2. CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS WILL BE USED IN LOW RISK
MAXIMUM ADDRESSABLE LOOP RESISTANCE IS 50 OHMS WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE ALARMS. AREAS, OR WHERE THEY ARE EXISTING. ADDRESSABLE
DETECTORS WILL BE USED IN HIGH RISK AREAS OR NEW
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES TO BE DETERMINED 3. GRAPHICS PACKAGE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES CONTROL AND EXTENSION/BUILDING.
BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS. INDICATION IN THE FORM OF SITE PLANS FOR EACH
ADDRESSABLE DEVICE AND EACH CONVENTIONAL ZONE. 3. TYPICALLY USED WHEN EXISTING CONVENTIONAL PANEL
GRAPHICS CONNECTION: DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH ROOM FOR NEW WORKS.
RS485 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS 4. CAN BE USED AS A CHANGEOVER STRATEGY FOR OLDER
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS SITES WITH BUDGET LIMITATION.
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES

RS232 4 CORE SCREENED 0.75mm


MAX DISTANCE 15 METRES
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DISTRIBUTED CONVENTIONAL
OPTION 1

EXTERNALLY EXTERNALLY LOOP POWERED LOOP POWERED


POWERED "ZID" POWERED "ZID" ZONE MONITOR ZONE MONITOR

ADDRESSABLE
LOOP 24V D.C.

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WA RNI NG
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY

FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder

MAIN PANEL
RS485 OR E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L.
240V
RS232

SmartGraphics
PRINTER DISPLAY
SYSTEM
240V

240V
CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
ADDRESSABLE LOOP / CONVENTIONAL ZONES 1. SINGLE ZONE ADDRESSABLE DEVICES ARE PLACED IN 1. LOW RISK HIGH RISE OR LARGE AREA BUILDINGS.
STRATEGIC LOCATIONS (RISER CUBOARDS TYPICAL).
2 CORE CABLE 2. CONNECTING MULTIPLE CONVENTIONAL SUB INCICATOR
MAXIMUM ADDRESSABLE LOOP RESISTANCE IS 50 OHMS 2. CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS ARE CONNECTED TO THE PANELS TO THE MAIN FIRE INDICATOR PANEL.
ADDRESSABLE DEVICES.
24 VOLTS 3. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS BUILDINGS, WAREHOUSES,
3. A STANDARD ADDRESSABLE LOOP IS USED TO TRANSFER FACTORY BUILDINGS.
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES TO BE DETERMINED INFORMATION.
BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS. 4. LOW BUDGET BUILDING UPGRADES USING EXISTING
4. ZONE MONITOR TYPE DEVICES CAN BE: CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS.
GRAPHICS CONNECTION: a) LOOP POWERED (ZONE MONITOR)
RS485 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm b) EXTERNALLY POWERED (Ampac ZID - ZONE INTERFACE DEVICE.) 5. CAN BE USED AS A SYSTEM CHANGEOVER STRATEGY
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS FROM CONVENTIONAL TO ADDRESSABLE.
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS 5. GRAPHICS PACKAGE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES CONTROL AND
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES INDICATION IN THE FORM OF SITE PLANS FOR EACH ZONE.

RS232 4 CORE SCREENED 0.75mm


MAX DISTANCE 15 METRES
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DISTRIBUTED CONVENTIONAL
OPTION 2
E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L.
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS

CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
CONVENTIONAL ZONES CONVENTIONAL ZONES

TM TM
FireFinder FireFinder
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON
DATA GATHERING PANEL (DGP) 1 DATA GATHERING PANEL (DGP) 2
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT
240V 240V
DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY
ABC DEF GHI

FAULT
SENSOR 4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQRS
RS422 COMMUNICATION LOOP
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM

DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder

MAIN PANEL
240V RS485 OR
RS232

SmartGraphics
PRINTER DISPLAY
SYSTEM
240V

240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


CONVENTIONAL ZONES GRAPHICS CONNECTION: 1. MULTIZONE REMOTE DATA GATHERING PANELS (D.G.P.'s) 1. LOW RISK MULTIPLE BUILDING SITES WITH
2 CORE CABLE RS232 4 CORE SCREENED 0.75mm ARE PLACED IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS. CENTRAL CONTROL.
MAX DISTANCE 15 METRES
RS422 COMMS LOOP - RS422 2 x 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED 0.75mm 2. CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS ARE CONNECTED TO THE D.G.P.'s. 2. ARMY BARRACKS, WATER TREATMENT PLANTS,
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS RS485 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm MENTAL INSTITUTIONS.
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS 3. D.G.P.'s CONNECT TO MAIN PANEL VIA COMMUNICATION LOOP.
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES 4. GRAPHICS PACKAGE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES CONTROL AND
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES TO BE DETERMINED INDICATION IN THE FORM OF SITE PLANS FOR EACH ZONE,
BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS. NOT EACH DETECTOR.
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DISTRIBUTED ANALOGUE
INPUT/OUTPUT INPUT/OUTPUT INPUT/OUTPUT
UNIT UNIT UNIT

ANALOGUE 24V ANALOGUE 24V ANALOGUE 24V


M.C.P. BELL M.C.P. BELL M.C.P. BELL
CONVENTIONAL S.C.I. CONVENTIONAL S.C.I. CONVENTIONAL S.C.I.

E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L.

ZONE ZONE ZONE


MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR

ADDRESSABLE ADDRESSABLE
LOOP LOOP

ADDRESSABLE TM TM
LOOP
FireFinder FireFinder
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON
DATA GATHERING PANEL (DGP) 1 DATA GATHERING PANEL (DGP) 2
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT
240V 240V
DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY

FAULT
SENSOR 4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQRS
RS422 COMMUNICATION LOOP
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder

MAIN PANEL
240V RS485 OR
RS232

SmartGraphics
PRINTER DISPLAY
SYSTEM
240V
CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
ADDRESSABLE LOOP 1. REMOTE ADDRESSABLE LOOPS ARE CONNECTED TO DATA 1. LARGE HIGH RISE BUILDINGS.
2 CORE CABLE GATHERING PANELS (D.G.P.'s).
MAXIMUM ADDRESSABLE LOOP RESISTANCE IS 50 OHMS 2. SHOPPING CENTRES.
2. EACH D.G.P. CAN HAVE MULTIPLE ADDRESSABLE LOOPS.
RS422 COMMS LOOP - RS422 2 x 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED 0.75mm 3. LARGE HOTELS.
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS 3. D.G.P.'s USUALLY DO NOT HAVE ANY CONTROL OR INDICATION.
240V 4. HOSPITALS.
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES 4. D.G.P.'s CONNECT TO MAIN PANEL VIA COMMUNICATION LOOP.

*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES TO BE DETERMINED 5. MAIN PANEL HAS CONTROL AND INDICATION OF EACH DEVICE
BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS. ON THE WHOLE SITE.

GRAPHICS CONNECTION: 6. NOTE: A DGP MAY BE FITTED WITH CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS
RS232 4 CORE SCREENED 0.75mm BUT THEN FITTED WITH A BLANK DOOR. THE BENEFIT WHEN DOING
MAX DISTANCE 15 METRES THIS IS EACH DISTRIBUTED NODE CAN BE COMMISSIONED SEPERATELY
BEFORE NETWORKING AN ENTIRE SITE.
RS485 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm
7. GRAPHICS PACKAGE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES CONTROL AND
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS
INDICATION IN THE FORM OF SITE PLANS FOR EACH DEVICE
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS
ON THE WHOLE SITE.
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES
8. EACH DETECTOR/DEVICE INDICATES INDIVIDUALLY ON
MAIN PANEL AND GRAPHICS PACKAGE.
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INPUT/OUTPUT
NETWORK INPUT/OUTPUT INPUT/OUTPUT
UNIT UNIT UNIT

ANALOGUE 24V ANALOGUE 24V ANALOGUE 24V


M.C.P. BELL M.C.P. BELL M.C.P. BELL
CONVENTIONAL S.C.I. CONVENTIONAL S.C.I. CONVENTIONAL S.C.I.

E.O.L. E.O.L. E.O.L.

ZONE ZONE ZONE


MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR
ADDRESSABLE ADDRESSABLE
LOOP LOOP

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM PRE-ALARM
ALARM ALARM
AUX ALARM AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED ISOLATED
ADDRESSABLE EARTH FAULT EARTH FAULT

LOOP
SYSTEM FAULT SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE TEST MODE

WAR NING WAR NING


FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON SYS FAULT SYS FAULT

PRE-ALARM DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY


ABC DEF GHI ABC DEF GHI
ALARM
AUX ALARM FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE
SENSOR 4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQRS
FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE
SENSOR 4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQRS
24V D.C.
FAULT AIF ACTIVE AUXILIARY
ZONE 7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
SYMB
AUXILIARY
ZONE 7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE

SUPPLY FAULT OUTPUT 0 TM OUTPUT 0 TM

DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder
ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT
240V
SUB PANEL 1 240V
SUB PANEL 2
DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY

FAULT
SENSOR 4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQRS
RS422 COMMUNICATION LOOP
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM

DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder

NORMAL ALARM DEFECT ISOLATE PRE-ALARM

MAIN PANEL RS485 OR M ENU

240V RS232
PREVIOUS NEXT BUZZER
MUTE

SmartGraphics
PRINTER DISPLAY
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
LCD REPEATER
240V 1. REMOTE ADDRESSABLE LOOPS ARE CONNECTED TO SUBPANELS. PANEL (LCDR)
2. EACH SUBPANEL CAN HAVE MULTIPLE ADDRESSABLE LOOPS.

3. SUBPANELS CONTROL AND INDICATE LOCAL AREA ONLY.


CABLE SPECIFICATION APPLICATIONS
4. SUBPANELS CONNECT TO MAIN PANEL VIA COMMUNICATION LOOP.
ADDRESSABLE LOOP 1. LARGE SITES CONSISTING OF MANY SPREAD OUT BUILDINGS.
2 CORE CABLE 5. MAIN PANEL HAS CONTROL AND INDICATION OF EACH DEVICE
240V ON THE WHOLE SITE.
MAXIMUM ADDRESSABLE LOOP RESISTANCE IS 50 OHMS 2. HIGH RISK SITES.

RS422 2 x 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED 0.75mm 6. ANY PANEL ON A NETWORK MAY BE CONFIGURED AS A "GLOBAL PANEL" 3. PRISONS, AIRPORTS TERMINALS, UNIVERSITY CAMPUS,
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS (i.e. ANOTHER MAIN PANEL) HOSPITALS, MANUFACTURING PLANTS, ETC.
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES 7. SYSTEM CAN ALSO BE USED FOR CONVENTIONAL
DETECTORS (WIRED IN ZONES).
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES TO BE DETERMINED
BY LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS. 8. LCD REPEATER PANELS ARE USED STRATEGICALLY, TYPICALLY WHERE
VISUAL AND AUDIABLE INDICATION ONLY IS REQUIRED. (SAME AS FIRE
GRAPHICS CONNECTION: PANEL, BUT WITHOUT CONTROLS).
RS232 4 CORE SCREENED 0.75mm
MAX DISTANCE 15 METRES 9. GRAPHICS PACKAGE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES CONTROL AND
INDICATION IN THE FORM OF SITE PLANS FOR EACH DEVICE
RS485 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm ON THE WHOLE SITE.
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS 10. EACH DETECTOR/DEVICE INDICATES INDIVIDUALLY ON RESPECTIVE
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES SUBPANEL, MAIN PANEL AND GRAPHICS PACKAGE.
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AS1668 CONTROLS

OPTION No 2 3 INPUT/ OUTPUT


DEVICE
3 INPUT/ OUTPUT
DEVICE

REMOTE
ADDRESSABLE
24V DC LOOP
1 PER FAN 1 PER FAN

ADDRESSABLE
LOOP 24V D.C.
TM

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

1 PER
TERMINAL
BLOCK FireFinder
ALARM
PRE-ALARM

AUX ALARM
FAN DATA GATHERING PANEL (DGP)
FAULT AIF ACTIVE OPTION No 1
SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
TERMINAL
EARTH FAULT
BLOCK
SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE
WARNING SYS
ISOLATE
PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE 1 PER
TEST MODE
FAN
WA RNING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY


ABC DEF GHI

FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR
OUTPUT ISOLATE JKL MNO PQRS
240V
AUXILIARY
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT
ZONE 7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
SYMB
OPTION No 3
0 TM

DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder
RS422 COMMUNICATION LOOP

RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN
FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT
STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP

ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

MAIN PANEL
240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION OPTION No 1 OPTION No 2 OPTION No 3


ADDRESSABLE LOOP 1. "CONVENTIONAL" HARD WIRING. 1. "ADDRESSABLE" WIRING. 1. HIGH LEVEL COMMUNICATION WIRING.

2 CORE CABLE 2. MULTICORE CABLE FOR EACH FAN 2. ADDRESSABLE DEVICES USED TO 2. DATA GATHERING PANELS USED TO
MAXIMUM ADDRESSABLE LOOP RESISTANCE IS 50 OHMS CONTROL FANS. CONTROL FANS.
3. USED WHEN SMALL NUMBER OF
24 VOLTS CONTROLS REQUIRED OR MECHANICAL 3. USED WHEN MULTIPLE NUMBER 3. USED WHEN MULTIPLE NUMBER OF
CONTROL PANEL IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. OF MECHANICAL CONTROL PANELS MECHANICAL CONTROL PANELS WITH
RS422 2 x 2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED 0.75mm WITH SMALL NUMBER OF FANS LARGE NUMBER OF FANS REQUIRED
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS REQUIRED. ACCROS A LARGE SITE.
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES

*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLES IS MANDATORY ON


AS1668 CONTROL APPLICATIONS.
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REMOTE SUPORT OPTION


FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY DISPLAY
FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE
SENSOR 4
JKL
5
MNO
6
PQRS
SYSTEM
AUXILIARY
FAULT / ISOLATE
ZONE 7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
SYMB

MODEM
PSTN MODEM
OUTPUT
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO 0
SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder
TM

(PUBLIC SWITCHED
(DIAL-UP) TELEPHONE NETWORK) (DIAL-UP)

MAIN PANEL
240V

240V

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY DISPLAY
FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY
SENSOR

ZONE
4
JKL

7
5
MNO

8
6
PQRS

9
SYSTEM
TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM MODEM MODEM


DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder
(GSM - GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR (DIAL-UP)
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS)

MAIN PANEL
240V

240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


SPECIFIC DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR YOUR SITE USED TO GAIN CONTROL AND INDICATION OF THE 1. AIRPORTS
CAN BE PROVIDED ON APPLICATION. FIP FROM A REMOTE LOCATION.
CONTACT AMPAC SALES IN YOUR AREA. 2. HOSPITALS

3. UNIVERSITIES

4. MAJOR COMPLEXES
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FIBRE OPTIC NETWORK


FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM PRE-ALARM
ALARM ALARM
AUX ALARM AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT EARTH FAULT

EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE
WARNING SYS
ISOLATE
PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
SYSTEM FAULT
FIBRE FIBRE EXTERNAL BELL
ISOLATE
WARNING SYS
ISOLATE
PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
SYSTEM FAULT

TEST MODE MODEM MODEM TEST MODE

WARNING WAR NI NG
SYS FAULT SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY

FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
OUTPUT ISOLATE OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder

240V 240V

FIBRE FIBRE
MODEM MODEM

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

FIBRE EXTERNAL BELL


ISOLATE
WARNING SYS
ISOLATE
PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
SYSTEM FAULT
FIBRE
MODEM TEST MODE MODEM
WAR NING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY

FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
2 x MULTI MODE FAULT / ISOLATE
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB

FIBRES OUTPUT
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO 0
SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder
TM

SUPORT FOR OTHER FIBRE SYSTEMS


i.e. SINGLE MODE

240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


SOLUTION FOR SINGLE MULTI-MODE FIBRE USED TO INTERFACE LARGE NETWORKS 1. MINE SITES
APPLICATIONS CAN BE PROVIDED BY AMPAC. BY USE OF FIBRE OPTIC CABLING BETWEEN
BUILDINGS OR SITES. 2. PRISONS

3. UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES

4. WHERE SITES HAVE EXISTING FIBRE NETWORKS


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Solutions and Configuration Handbook

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REMOTE INTERFACING OVER TCP / IP LAN


FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE


TCP/IP IS A PROTOCOL DEVELOPED FOR THE INTERNET
TO GET DATA FROM ONE NETWORK DEVICE TO ANOTHER.
SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
"TCP USES A RETRANSMISSION STRATEGY TO INSURE THAT
EARTH FAULT
DATA WILL NOT BE LOST IN TRANSMISSION"
SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WA RNING
SYS FAULT

TCP / IP
DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI CANCEL ENTRY

FAULT 4 5 6
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
OUTPUT ISOLATE

AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION Fire Finder

240V
MAIN PANEL
LAN

SmartGraphics LINE MANAGER


BMS DISPLAY SYSTEM
SYSTEM

240V 240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS


SPECIFIC DESIGN CONCEPT FOR YOUR SITE USE OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES TO GAIN 1. AIRPORTS
CAN BE PROVIDED ON APPLICATION. CONTROL AND INDICATION OF THE FIP
CONTACT AMPAC SALES IN YOUR AREA. FROM A REMOTE LOCATION. 2. HOSPITALS

3. UNIVERSITIES

4. MAJOR COMPLEXES
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Solutions and Configuration Handbook

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MULTIPLE REDUNDANCY NETWORKS


NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 NETWORK 3
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O WE R ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O W E R ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

P R E -A L AR M P R E - AL AR M P R E- A LA RM
ALARM ALARM ALARM
A U X A L AR M A U X AL AR M A U X A LA RM

FAULT A IF ACTI VE FAULT A IF ACTIVE FAULT AI F ACTIVE

S UP PL Y FA ULT S U PP LY FA ULT SU PP LY F AU LT

I S OLA TED IS O LATED I SO LA TED


E AR TH F AU LT E A RT H F AU LT EA RT H FA UL T

S YS TE M F AU LT S Y ST EM FA UL T SY ST EM FA U LT
E X T ERNA L BELL WA RNI NG SYS P REVIOUS NEXT EX T E RNA L BELL WA RNI NG SYS PREVIOUS NEXT E X TE RNA L BELL W ARNI NG SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
A CKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE AC KNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE A CKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
I S OLATE I S OLATE I SOLATE I SOLATE I S OLATE I S OLATE
T E S T M ODE T E S T M OD E T E ST MO DE

W ARNING W ARNI NG WA RNING


SY S FAULT S YS FAULT SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 C ANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY
ABC DEF G HI AB C D EF G HI A BC D EF G HI

FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6


SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR
OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL MN O PQ RS OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL M NO P Q RS OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL MN O P Q RS

AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9


ZONE T UV W XYZ SY MB Z ONE T UV W XYZ S Y MB ZONE T UV W XYZ S Y MB
FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 OUTPUT 0 OUTPUT 0


DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SP ACE E NTER MENU FUNCTION Fi reFinder TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO S P ACE ENTER MENU FUN CTI ON FireFi nder T M
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO S P ACE E NTER MENU FU NCTION FireFinder T M

PANEL 3 PANEL 3 PANEL 3

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWE R ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O W E R ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O WE R ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O WE R O N FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O W ER ON FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O W ER ON

P R E - A LA RM P R E - AL A RM P R E- A LA RM P R E- A LA RM P RE - AL AR M P RE - AL AR M
ALAR M ALAR M ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM
A U X A LA RM A U X A LA RM A U X A L AR M A U X A LA R M A U X AL AR M A U X AL AR M

FAULT AI F ACTIVE FAULT AI F ACTIVE FAULT A IF ACTI VE FAULT A IF ACTI VE FAULT A IF ACTIVE FAULT A IF ACTIVE

SU PP L Y F AU LT SU PP LY F AU LT S UP PL Y FA ULT S UP PL Y F A ULT S U PP LY FA ULT S UP P LY FA ULT

I SO LA TED I SO LA TED I S OLA TED I S OLA TED IS O LATED IS O LATED


EA RT H FA UL T EA RT H FA UL T E AR TH F AU LT E AR TH FA U LT E A RT H F AU LT E AR T H F AU LT

SY ST E M F AU LT SY ST EM FA U LT S YS TE M F AU LT S YS TE M F AU LT S Y ST EM FA UL T S YS T EM FA UL T
E X TE RNAL BELL W A RNI NG SYS PREVIOUS NEXT E X TE RNA L BELL W A RNI NG SYS PREVIOUS NEXT E X T ERNA L BELL WA RNI NG SYS P REVIOUS NEXT E X T ERNA L BELL WA RNI NG SYS P REVI OUS NEXT EX T E RNA L BELL WA RNI NG SYS PREVIOUS NEXT EX T E RNA L BELL WA RNI NG SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
A CKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE A CKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE A CKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE AC KNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE AC KNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
I S OLATE I S OLATE I S OLATE I S OLATE I S OLATE I S OLATE I S OLATE I S OLATE I SOLATE I SOLATE I S OLATE I SOLATE
T E S T MOD E T E S T MOD E T E ST MO DE T E ST MO DE T ES T MOD E T ES T M OD E

W ARNING WA RNING W ARNING W ARNING W ARNI NG W ARNI NG


SYS FAULT SYS FAULT SY S FAULT SY S FAULT S YS FAULT S YS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 C ANCEL ENTRY DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 C ANCEL ENTRY
A BC D EF G HI A BC D EF G HI ABC DEF G HI ABC DEF G HI AB C D EF G HI AB C D EF G HI

FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6 FAULT 4 5 6


SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR
OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL MN O PQ RS OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL MN O PQ RS OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL MN O P Q RS OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL MN O P Q RS OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL M NO P Q RS OUTPUT ISOLATE J KL M NO P Q RS

AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9 AUXILIARY 7 8 9


ZONE T UV W XYZ SY MB ZONE T UV W XYZ SY MB ZONE T UV W XYZ S YMB ZONE T UV W XYZ S YMB Z ONE T UV W XYZ S Y MB Z ONE T UV W XYZ S Y MB
FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 OUTPUT 0 OUTPUT 0 OUTPUT 0 OUTPUT 0 OUTPUT 0


DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO S P ACE E NTER MENU F UNCTION FireFinder T M
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO S P ACE E NTER MENU F UNCTION FireFinder T M
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SP ACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION Fire Finder TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SP ACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION Fire Finder TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO S P ACE E NTER MENU FUNCTI ON Fire Fi nder T M
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO S P ACE E NTER MENU FUNCTI ON Fire Fi nder T M

PANEL 1 PANEL 2 PANEL 1 PANEL 2 PANEL 1 PANEL 2

RS485 COMMS RS485 COMMS


3 PORTS ON PC 3 PORTS ON PC

SmartGraphics TCP / IP SmartGraphics


DISPLAY DISPLAY
SYSTEM SYSTEM

SmartGraphics
240V DISPLAY 240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS


SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
SPECIFIC DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR YOUR SITE UNIQUE FOR SITES REQUIRING ZERO DOWN TIME 1. UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES
CAN BE PROVIDED ON APPLICATION.
CONTACT AMPAC SALES IN YOUR AREA. 2. PETRO CHEMICAL SITES

3. MULTIPLE BUILDINGS

4. AIRPORT TERMINALS
240V
5. MAJOR HOSPITALS

6. MINE SITES

7. STRATEGIC MILITARY OPERATIONS


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Solutions and Configuration Handbook

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SOUNDER OPTIONS
1 2 SOUNDER DETECTOR

E.O.L.

REMOTELY POWERED SOUNDERS LOOP POWERED SOUNDERS


PLUS ADDRESSABLE DETECTORS PLUS ADDRESSABLE DETECTORS

24V ADDRESSABLE
MONITORED LOOP

FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM

FAULT AIF ACTIVE

SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT

3
SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE

WARNING
SYS FAULT

DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY


ABC DEF GHI

FAULT
SWITCHED STAND ALONE SOUNDERS

E.O.L.
4 5 6
OUTPUT ISOLATE
SENSOR JKL MNO PQRS
24V STAND ALONE SOUNDERS
AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE TUV WXYZ SYMB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0 TM
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO SPACE ENTER MENU FUNCTION FireFinder
SOUNDERS CAN BE WALL OR CEILING MOUNTED
OR FITTED BEHIND DETECTOR ON CEILING.

MAIN PANEL
240V

CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS


SPECIFIC DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR YOUR SITE OPTION 1. REMOTELY POWERED SOUNDERS
CAN BE PROVIDED ON APPLICATION. - REQUIRE THE EXTRA 24V CABLING
CONTACT AMPAC SALES IN YOUR AREA. - DON'T TAKE UP AN ADDRESS ON THE LOOP
- FLEXIBILITY TO TURN ON LOTS OF SOUNDERS SIMULTANEOUSLY OR INDIVIDUALY
- COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

NOTE: THEY CAN BE SWITCHED AND CONTROLLED BY THE PROGRAMMING


FUNCTION (CONDITION\S APPLY)

OPTION 2. LOOP POWERD SOUNDERS


- DON'T REQUIRE EXTERNAL 24V POWER SUPPLY
- THEY ARE POWERED VIA THE ADDRESSABLE LOOP
- THEY ARE SWITCHED AND CONTROLLED BY THE PROGRAMMING FUNCTION
- THERE MAY BE LIMITATIONS ON HOW MANY SOUNDERS CAN BE SWITCHED ON SIMULTANEOUSLY

OPTION 3. 24V SOUNDERS COME IN VARIOUS FORMS, D/B OUTPUTS AND ASTHETICS TO SUIT EACH ENVIRONMENT
- NORMALLY HARD WIRED BACK TO WARNING SYSTEM MONITORED OUTPUT
- NORMALLY ALL TURN ON AT ONCE
- CAN BE ZONED OUTPUTS WITHIN THE PANEL DESIGN
T0006PG14 VOL1
Solutions and Configuration Handbook

DRAWING 15

ASPIRATING SYSTEMS
END CAP WITH HOLE FITTED

PIPE
- MAX PIPE LENGTH 25m TOTAL
+24V
SAMPLING HOLES

HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTOR

Fire END CAP WITH HOLE FITTED


Fault

OK

PIPE
- MAX PIPE LENGTH 50m EACH RUN
FastSense 25
SAMPLING HOLES

FastSense 25

END CAP WITH HOLE FITTED

+24V

PIPE
HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTOR - MAX PIPE LENGTH 50m EACH RUN

SAMPLING HOLES
MAXIMUM PIPE RUN LENGTH FOR "FastSensePLUS 100" IS 100m TOTAL

Fire
CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
Fault 1. VERY HIGH SENSITIVITY SMOKE DETECTOR 1. ANY AREA REQUIRING HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTION
(SMALL ROOMS / VOLUMES)
2. RELATIVE SENSITIVITY TO "INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT"
OK MEANS FALSE ALARMS CAN BE AVOIDED BY CORRECT 2. ELECTRICAL SWITCH ROOMS
DESIGN AND SYSTEM COMMISIONING
3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Fast Sense 100 3. INDIVIDUAL PROJECT DESIGNS AND PERFORMANCE RESULTS
OF SYSTEM PROPOSED CAN BE PROVIDED BY AMPAC ON REQUEST 4. COMPUTER ROOMS

5. DATA CENTRES

6. PROTECTION OF HIGH VALUE / CRITICAL EQUIPMENT

FastSense 100 7. PRISON CELLS


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Solutions and Configuration Handbook

DRAWING 16

ASPIRATING SYSTEMS

END CAP WITH HOLE FITTED

PIPE
- PIPE LENGTH 50m x 4 PIPES

SAMPLING HOLES MAXIMUM PIPE RUN LENGTH FOR "FastSensePLUS" IS 200m TOTAL
+24V NOTE: IT IS POSSIBLE TO DESIGN LONGER PIPE RUNS IF FEWER
THEN 4 PIPES ARE CONNECTED.
1 2 3 4

Fire Alarm 25 T
Pre. Alarm 20 R E SE
15
Y

PLUS
FastSense
Aux. Alarm
5
T

2 TE ST ENTER
I

S 1%
N
E
D
S M O K E STATUS DISPLAY IS O L.
Fire 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fault OK

CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
1. VERY HIGH SENSITIVITY SMOKE DETECTOR 1. ANY AREA REQUIRING HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTION
(LARGE ROOMS / VOLUMES)
2. RELATIVE SENSITIVITY TO "INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT"
MEANS FALSE ALARMS CAN BE AVOIDED BY CORRECT 2. ELECTRICAL SWITCH ROOMS
DESIGN AND SYSTEM COMMISIONING
3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
3. INDIVIDUAL PROJECT DESIGNS AND PERFORMANCE RESULTS
OF SYSTEM PROPOSED CAN BE PROVIDED BY AMPAC ON REQUEST 4. COMPUTER ROOMS

5. DATA CENTRES
PLUS

FastSense 6. PROTECTION OF HIGH VALUE / CRITICAL EQUIPMENT

7. PRISON CELLS
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Solutions and Configuration Handbook

DRAWING 17

ASPIRATING SYSTEM NETWORK

FastSense PLUS FastSense PLUS FastSense PLUS

F ire Alarm 25
F ire Alarm ET
Fire Alarm 25
ET 20 RE S
25
ET R ES Pre. Alarm
RE S 20

Fast Sense
20
Pre. Alarm 15 PLUS

Y
FastSense
Pre. Alarm
15 P LU S A ux. Alarm

Y
FastSense
15 PLUS Aux. Alarm 5

T
Aux. Alarm 5 T
T ES

T
5
T E ST
2
E N T ER

I
T 2
EN TER
T ES S

I
1%
2
E N T ER S N

I
1%
S 1% N E
N E S M O K E D S TATUS DIS PLAY
E S M O K E D S TATUS DISPLAY . I S OL.
S M O K E D S TATUS DISPLAY IS OL Fire 2
I S OL. Fire 2
Fire 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fault OK Fault OK
Fault OK

REMOTE DISPLAY UNIT

25%
20
15
5
2
1
Fire 2

10
Fire 1
9

24V D.C. 8
7
Pre-
Alarm
H IGH SENSITIVITY DET ECT OR
6
5
4 Aux.

3
2
Fire
1 Fault
Fault

OK

FastSense
M.C.P. Apollo Interface
REMOTE DISPLAY UNIT
Protocol Converter (RDU)

ADDRESSABLE
LOOP
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY P O W E R ON

P R E - AL A RM
APIC CHARACTERISTICS
ALARM
A U X A LA RM

FAULT AI F ACTIVE

FastSense PLUS
SU PP LY F AU LT

I SO LA TED
EA RT H FA UL T

E X TE R NA L BELL
I S OLATE
W AR N I NG SYS
I S OLATE
PREVIOUS NEXT A CKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
SY ST EM FA U LT

T E S T MOD E

WA RNING
SYS FAULT
COMAND MODULE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT DESIGNS AND PERFORMANCE
DE-ISOLATE

FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE
LOOP

SENSOR
1
A BC

4
J KL
2
D EF

5
MN O
3
G HI

6
PQ RS
CANCEL ENTRY
RESULTS OF SYSTEM PROPOSED CAN BE PROVIDED
BY AMPAC ON REQUEST.
AUXILIARY 7 8 9
ZONE T UV W XYZ SY MB
FAULT / ISOLATE

OUTPUT 0
DELAY ACTIVE
DISPLAY TO S P ACE E NTER MENU FU NCTION FireFinder T M
F ire Alarm 25
ET
Pre. Alarm 20 RE S

FastSense
15 PLUS
Y

A ux. Alarm
5
T

T
2 T ES E N T ER
I

SenseNet PC
S 1%
N
E
S M O K E D
I S OL.
Fire 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CO M MAND MO DULE
Fault OK

MAIN PANEL ASK AMPAC TO DESIGN YOU THE MOST COST EFFICIENT
SOLUTION TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.
MONITORING
SYSTEM

HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTOR

Fire

Fault

OK

FastSense 100

M.C.P.
240V

FastSense PLUS
HI GH SEN SI TIVITY DETECTOR HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTOR

24V D.C. Fire


Fire

Fault
Fault
OK
Fire Alarm 25
ET
OK
Pre. Alarm 20 RE S

FastSense
15 PLUS
Y

Aux. Alarm
5

FastSense
T

T
2 T ES E N T ER
I

S 1%
N
E

Fast Sense 100 FastSense 25


S M O K E D S TATUS DISPLAY
I S OL.
Fire 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fault OK

POWER SUPPLY
FastSense 100 FastSense 25

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Solutions and Configuration Handbook

DRAWING 18

SINGLE ZONE EVACUATION


OPTION 1

+24V E.O.L. CHARACTERISTICS


OPTION 1
VANTAGE, VANTAGE COMBI, DETECTOR BASE SOUNDER
1. SELF CONTAINED SOUNDER.

OPTION 2 2. PROVIDES ALERT AND EVACUATION OR ISO TONES ONLY.

3. USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR INTERNAL FIRE ALARM BELLS


FOR OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEM (OWS).
F1
1A

D1

D2
TB2
O/P

RV2

C8
CN1

R02

4
2030
TDA
ALERT

F.I.P. R14
DC- DC+

R13
+

R01
C11

INPUT R16
EVAC

C17
C7

C9

+
100V LINE
4 IC2 C12

IC4
TB1

RV1
e

R10
R12
R5
R6
b

R9
SW5

C15

E.O.L.
c
C

C4
C5

+24V
O

C3
C FIB

C6

P1
C16

R15

R4
1

OPTION 2
68HC705J2

R3
+
+
D3

SET
TIMER

R2

MICROPHONE
I

IC1

R1
TX1
D4
ME

+
INPUT
C2
SIP1

e c
AMPAC
R11
IC3

b
TB3

1. COMBINED TONE GENERATOR WITH SMALL OR LARGE


R8

API 604

+
C1

C13
C14

SPEAKER SPEAKER
C10
R7

X1

WATTAGE AMPLIFIER FOR OWS.


EV20/ EV40/ EV60/ EV120
2. GENERALLY FITTED INTO FIRE ALARM PANELS.

3. PROVIDES ALERT AND EVACUATION OR ISO TONES.


OPTION 3 100V LINE
E.O.L. 4. PROVIDES OPTION OF P.A. MICROPHONE.
RACK VERSION
5. USED ON SMALL INSTALLATIONS.
EV100 E.W.S. EV100
EVACUATION SYSTEM
EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO

1. ALARM INPUT RECEIVED -

6. CAN TALK WHEN MICROPHONE IS FITTED TO


MAN

EV100
TO CANCEL BUZZER
PRESS BUZZER MUTE/ACK
D090 PHILIPS

ISOL
SWITCH.
2. MANUAL OPERATION ALARM

1 x 120W DELIVER VOICE ANNOUNCMENT.


SELECT KEYSWITCH TO
ALARM FLT OFF

SPEAKER SPEAKER
MANUAL POSITION.

ZONE OPERATION ECP FLT


PA -
PRESS PA SWITCH ZONE FLT P.A.
ALERT -
PRESS ALERT SWITCH
EVACUATE -
PRESS EVAC SWITCH
MAINS ON

CHARG FLT
ALERT
AMP
FITTED
TO RESTORE E.W.S. TO NORMAL BATT ISOL
PRESS OFF SWITCH,
THEN SELECT KEYSWITCH LAMP TEST
TO AUTO POSITION.
BUZZER EVAC
3. FAULT INPUT
PRESS BUZZER MUTE/ACK
MUTE/ACK
SWITCH.BUZZER WILL
CANCEL AND LAMP WILL
COME ON STEADY.

VISUAL VISUAL OPTION 3


CABINET VERSION
1. STAND ALONE SYSTEM.
EV 100
EV ACUA TION S YS TEM

AUTO

240V AC MAN

I SO LATE

AL ARM

AL ARM FLT O FF
2. PROVIDES ALERT AND EVACUATION ISO TONES AS WELL
AS PUBLIC ADDRESS.
ECP FLT

100V LINE
ZO NE FLT P.A.

MAINS ON

CHARG FLT
ALE RT
B ATT ISOL

F.I.P.
LA MP TEST

BUZZER
MUTE/ACK
EV AC E.O.L.
INPUT 3. LARGE WATTAGE AMPLIFIER PROVIDED.

4. NUMBER OF AUXILLARY INPUTS AVAILABLE.


BACKGROUND SPEAKER SPEAKER 5. VISUAL ALARM OUTPUT AVAILABLE.
MUSIC
INPUT 6. USED IN PREMISES SUCH AS WAREHOUSES, SMALL OFFICES,
NURSING HOMES.
REMOTE
PUBLIC
ADDRESS
VISUAL VISUAL

EV100

CABLE SPECIFICATION
2 CORE CABLE

2 CORE (REF AS3000)

*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLE TO BE DETERMINED BY


LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS.
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Solutions and Configuration Handbook

DRAWING 19

MULTIZONE EVACUATION
M.E.C.P.
MASTER CONTROL PANEL
EMERGENCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ALL CALL SYSTEM STATUS
EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM (E.W.S.) ISOLATE AUTOMATIC

240V AC CANCEL

VISUAL VISUAL
ALL
P.A.

ZONE 1
EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM (E.I.S.)

MASTER ALL
ALERT ZONE STATUS E.O.L.
F.I.P.
RESET

INPUTS BUZZER
MUTE/ACK
ALL
EVAC

E V 3000
E.W.S.

SPEAKER SPEAKER
EMERGENCY
BACKGROUND WARNING
MUSIC SYSTEM E.O.L. ZONE 2
INPUTS CONTROL
(SPEAKERS)
SPEAKER SPEAKER (OPTIONAL)
E.I.S.

REMOTE EMERGENCY
PUBLIC INTERCOM BREAK
E.O.L. ZONE 1
ADDRESS SYSTEM GLASS
INPUT CONTROL
(WIPS)
(OPTIONAL)
B.G.A.

BREAK
W.I.P.
GLASS
B.G.A. ZONE 2

RS485 COMMUNICATION LOOP


W.I.P. 2 CORE USED IF NO B.G.A. REQUIRED

M AS T ER CONTROL PANEL
EM ER GE NCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ALL CALL SYSTEM STATUS

240V AC E MERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM (E.W.S.) I SOLATE A UTOMATIC

CANCEL

ALL

+24V DC E MERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM (E.I.S.)

MASTER
P.A.

ALL
RESE T ALERT ZONE STATUS

B UZZER ALL
MUTE/ACK EVAC

E V 3 0 00
E.W.S.

EMERGENCY
WARNING
S Y S TE M B U S Y
PAGING CONSOLE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INDIVIDUAL ZONES
KEY IN REQUIRED NUMBER]
PRESS [.] KEY TO ENTER
LEGEND
SYSTEM
1 2 3 A
OPERATE PRESS TO TALK SWITCH
PRESS [.] TO CLEAR
ALL CALL
PRESS [] KEY
OPERATE PRESS TO TALK SWITCH
PRESS [.] TO CLEAR
CONTROL
P O WE R
4 5 6 B
GROUP PAGING
PRESS KEY A,B,C OR D GROUP
PRESS [.] KEY TO ENTER
OPERATE PRESS TO TALK SWITCH
PRESS [.] TO CLEAR
N OTE KEY PAD WILL NOT OPERAT
WHEN SYSTEM IS BUSY
(SPEAKERS)
7 8 9 C
PRESS T O P RE S S TO TA LK
T ALK
E.I.S.

0 D
.
A MP AC
EMERGENCY
INTERCOM
SYSTEM
REMOTE PAGING CONTROL
(WIPS)

CONSOLE
S.E.C.P.
CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
2 CORE CABLE 1. EACH AREA HAS A ZONE OF SPEAKERS. 1. HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

3 CORE CABLE * 3 WIRE WHEN USED WITH B.G.A. 2. EACH ZONE HAS A WIP OR MULTIPLE WIPS. 2. HOSPITALS

2 CORE (REF AS3000) 3. SECP (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES REMOTE CONTROL 3. MANUFACTURING PLANTS
OF EACH EWS AND EIS ZONE.
2 CORE SCREENED AUDIO 4. ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES
4. REMOTE PAGING CONSOLE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES
RPC POWER PUBLIC ADDRESS ON A ZONE BY ZONE OR 5. SCHOOLS
ALL CALL BASIS.
RS485 LOOP 6. SHOPPING CENTRES
2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS 7. CASINOS
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES

*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLE TO BE DETERMINED BY


LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS.
T0006PGA VOL1
Solutions and Configuration Handbook

DRAWING 20

DISTRIBUTED EVACUATION
M.E.C.P.
MASTER CONTROL PANEL
EMERGENCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ALL CALL SYSTEM STATUS
EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM (E.W.S.) ISOLATE AUTOMATIC

240V AC CANCEL

VISUAL VISUAL 240V AC VISUAL VISUAL


ALL
P.A.

EMERGENCY INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM (E.I.S.)

MASTER ALL
ALERT ZONE STATUS E.O.L. E.O.L.
F.I.P.
RESET

INPUTS BUZZER
MUTE/ACK
ALL
EVAC

E.W.S.
E V 3000

EMERGENCY
SPEAKER SPEAKER EV3000 SPEAKER SPEAKER

BACKGROUND
MUSIC
WARNING
SYSTEM E.O.L. DATA GATHERING E.O.L.
INPUTS CONTROL
(SPEAKERS)
PANEL (D.G.P.)
E.I.S.
SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER

REMOTE EMERGENCY
PUBLIC INTERCOM BREAK
E.O.L. BREAK
E.O.L.
ADDRESS SYSTEM GLASS GLASS
INPUT CONTROL
(WIPS)
B.G.A. B.G.A.

W.I.P. W.I.P.

RS485 COMMUNICATION LOOP

M AS TER CONTROL PANEL


EME RG ENCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ALL CALL SYSTEM STATUS

240V AC EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM (E.W.S.) ISOLATE AUTOMATIC

CANCEL

ALL

+24V DC EMERGENCY I NTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM (E.I.S.)

MASTER
P.A.

ALL
RESET ALERT ZONE STATUS

B UZZE R ALL
MUTE/ACK EVAC

E V 3 0 00
E.W.S.

EMERGENCY
WARNING
S Y S TE M B U S Y
PAGING CONSOLE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INDIVIDUAL ZONES
KEY IN REQUIRED NUMBER]
PRESS [.] KEY TO ENTER
LEGEND
SYSTEM
1 2 3 A
OPERATE PRESS TO TALK SWITCH
PRESS [.] TO CLEAR
ALL CALL
PRESS [] KEY
OPERATE PRESS TO TALK SWITCH
PRESS [.] TO CLEAR
CONTROL
P O W ER
4 5 6 B
GR OUP PAGING
PRESS KEY A,B,C OR D GROUP
PRESS [.] KEY TO ENTER
OPERATE PRESS TO TALK SWITCH
PRESS [.] TO CLEAR
N OTE KEY PAD WILL NOT OPERAT
WHEN SYSTEM IS BUSY
(SPEAKERS)
7 8 9 C
P RE S S T O P RE S S TO TA LK
T A LK E.I.S.

0 D
.
A MPAC
EMERGENCY
INTERCOM
SYSTEM
REMOTE PAGING CONTROL
(WIPS)

CONSOLE
S.E.C.P.
CABLE SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
2 CORE CABLE 1. CENTRAL CONTROL LOCATION/S REQUIRED. 1. MULTIPLE BUILDING SITES WHERE CENTRAL
CONTROL IS REQUIRED.
3 CORE CABLE * 3 WIRE WHEN USED WITH B.G.A. 2. DATA GATHERING PANEL/S ARE LOCATED
STRATEGICALLY TO SERVE LOCAL AREAS. 2. FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS, PAPER MANUFACTURING
2 CORE (REF AS3000) PLANTS, HOSPITALS.
3. DATA GATHERING PANEL/S CAN HAVE
2 CORE SCREENED AUDIO MULTIPLE ZONES OF SPEAKERS AND WIPS.
FOR EXAMPLE: EACH LEVEL, EACH BUILDING, EACH TENNANCY
RPC POWER
4. EACH EVACUATION ZONE CAN BE CONTROLLED AND
RS485 LOOP MONITORED SEPARATELY.
2 CORE SCREENED TWISTED PAIR 0.75mm
RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS PER KILOMETRE OR LESS 5. EACH ZONE HAS A WIP OR MULTIPLE WIPS.
CAPACITANCE OF 100 PICOFARADS PER METRE OR LESS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN MODULES IS 1.2 KILOMETRES 6. SECP (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES REMOTE CONTROL
OF EACH EWS AND EIS ZONE.
*NOTE*: FIRE RATING OF CABLE TO BE DETERMINED BY
LOCAL AUTHORITY AND STANDARDS. 7. REMOTE PAGING CONSOLE (OPTIONAL) PROVIDES
PUBLIC ADDRESS ON A ZONE BY ZONE OR
ALL CALL BASIS. T0006PGB VOL1
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