Ampac - Solutions Config Handbook
Ampac - Solutions Config Handbook
&
Configuration
Handbook
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Solutions and Configuration Handbook
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 2
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.
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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
T0005PG1 D328
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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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
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.
T0005PG2 D328
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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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.
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.
Typically used in low or high risk, large area buildings eg warehouses, hospitals.
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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Typically used in low risk, high rise or large area buildings eg office towers.
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.
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.
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
Two core Red sheath TPS originating from panel to end of circuit fitted with 3.3K E.O.L.
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.
2 X Two core screened twisted pair cable originating from FACP extending through the
protected areas and returning to the FACP.
Cable Specifications
Maximum distances between nodes 1.2K providing cable meets above specifications.
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5 APPENDIX 2
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
*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.
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
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:
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
DRAWING 3
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.
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM
SUPPLY FAULT
ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT
SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE
WARNING
SYS FAULT
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
DRAWING 4
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
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
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
DRAWING 5
DISTRIBUTED CONVENTIONAL
OPTION 1
ADDRESSABLE
LOOP 24V D.C.
PRE-ALARM
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
ALARM
AUX ALARM
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.
DRAWING 6
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
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
DRAWING 7
DISTRIBUTED ANALOGUE
INPUT/OUTPUT INPUT/OUTPUT INPUT/OUTPUT
UNIT UNIT UNIT
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
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
PRE-ALARM PRE-ALARM
ALARM ALARM
AUX ALARM AUX ALARM
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
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
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.
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
REMOTE
ADDRESSABLE
24V DC LOOP
1 PER FAN 1 PER FAN
ADDRESSABLE
LOOP 24V D.C.
TM
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
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
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
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PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM
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
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM
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
MAIN PANEL
240V
240V
3. UNIVERSITIES
4. MAJOR COMPLEXES
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PRE-ALARM PRE-ALARM
ALARM ALARM
AUX ALARM AUX ALARM
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
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
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM
SUPPLY FAULT
ISOLATED
EARTH 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
240V
3. UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES
DRAWING 12
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM
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
240V 240V
3. UNIVERSITIES
4. MAJOR COMPLEXES
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DRAWING 13
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
S UP PL Y FA ULT S U PP LY FA ULT SU PP LY F AU LT
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
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
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
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
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
SmartGraphics
240V DISPLAY 240V
3. MULTIPLE BUILDINGS
4. AIRPORT TERMINALS
240V
5. MAJOR HOSPITALS
6. MINE SITES
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SOUNDER OPTIONS
1 2 SOUNDER DETECTOR
E.O.L.
24V ADDRESSABLE
MONITORED LOOP
PRE-ALARM
ALARM
AUX ALARM
SUPPLY FAULT
ISOLATED
EARTH FAULT
3
SYSTEM FAULT
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
ISOLATE ISOLATE
TEST MODE
WARNING
SYS FAULT
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
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
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ASPIRATING SYSTEMS
END CAP WITH HOLE FITTED
PIPE
- MAX PIPE LENGTH 25m TOTAL
+24V
SAMPLING HOLES
OK
PIPE
- MAX PIPE LENGTH 50m EACH RUN
FastSense 25
SAMPLING HOLES
FastSense 25
+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
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ASPIRATING SYSTEMS
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
7. PRISON CELLS
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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
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
Fire
Fault
OK
FastSense 100
M.C.P.
240V
FastSense PLUS
HI GH SEN SI TIVITY DETECTOR HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTOR
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
POWER SUPPLY
FastSense 100 FastSense 25
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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
API 604
+
C1
C13
C14
SPEAKER SPEAKER
C10
R7
X1
EV100
TO CANCEL BUZZER
PRESS BUZZER MUTE/ACK
D090 PHILIPS
ISOL
SWITCH.
2. MANUAL OPERATION ALARM
SPEAKER SPEAKER
MANUAL POSITION.
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.
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.
EV100
CABLE SPECIFICATION
2 CORE CABLE
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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
M AS T ER CONTROL PANEL
EM ER GE NCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ALL CALL SYSTEM STATUS
CANCEL
ALL
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
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
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.
CANCEL
ALL
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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