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Addressable
CONTENTS
Important Notes 3
Pre-Commissioning Checks 7
Configuring Loops 11
(Autoconfigure & adding devices manually)
Checking/Testing Devices 12
Important Notes
The FireClass digital addressable range of panels It is recommended to use FireClass Express
have been designed to be used with FireClass protocol programming software to program the site cause and
devices only. The FireClass addressable panels are effect (this is available on completion of a FireClass
available in 1, 2 or 4 loops, supporting 250 addresses training course. Please contact your FireClass supplier
per loop, and are fully networkable (maximum 24 for further details) however text and zone information
panels).Loop lengths are to be a maximum of 2km can be added through the panel menus. If you do not
(Dependant on device types, quantities connected & have FireClass Express programming software you will
cable type. Generally 1.5mm cable is best choice). be limited to a common fire system where any activation
A maximum of 7 repeaters can be driven from a of a detector or call point will operate all sounders
FireClass addressable panel.It is recommended to use and outputs.
the FC490ST service tool to address your field devices
however devices can be addressed and configured
from the panel menu (this is explained later within
this document).
References
All FireClass panel manuals are available on the CD
supplied with the panel. All FireClass panel manuals and
datasheets are available on our website
www.fireclass.net. All device wiring details are
provided with the device.
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Cable Requirements
All cables should be specified and installed to meet the requirements of BS 5839 : Part 1 Subsection 26 or local
equivalent standard. The recommendation is to join the screens from each section of cable within each loop device to
form a continuous cable screen. All other cables must be of a sufficient size not to cause an excessive voltage drop
(max. 1 volt for a 24 volt circuit) for the current required. A schematic diagram for a typical system layout is shown below.
Note: It is an I.E.E. Regulation that fire alarm cables be segregated from all other (non-fire alarm) cables.
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Cable Types
It is impossible to provide specific details on the allowed cable types, and how they should be run, as these are
subject to local practices and regulation. You should refer to these for details. For the addressable loops there are
a wide range of cable types that can be used. This includes most cables which comply with BS 5839: Part 1. Also,
unscreened and unshielded cable can be used, which may be encountered when upgrading existing installations.
For the addressable loop here is a list of recommended cable types:
Earthing
The addressable loop conductors must be isolated fire survival cable. To calculate maximum cable
from earth. Any current leakage to earth is indicated distances and baud rate settings please refer to the
as a fault. FireClass Networking Product Application and Design
information FC-A-FCNET-A.
Screening
Remote Bus Cables (Repeater)
If a cable with a conductive screen or metal sheath is
used, this must not be connected to the addressable The remote bus is an RS485 differential wire pair
loop conductors. The recommendation is to join the communications bus. The cable used must therefore
screens from each section of cable within each loop not cause loss or attenuation of the signal. Shielded
device to form a continuous cable screen. twisted pair should be used. The maximum length of
the cable is 1200m. The RBUS must be terminated with
Cable Routing a 150 resistor at the FIM and a 120 resistor at the
last device on the RBUS. Please note that the screen
Ensure cables are routed to minimise coupling effects. should be earthed at one end only.
Try to avoid grouping power and signal cables together
in the same conduit or trunking. Feed the mains supply Mains Supply
into the housing through its own dedicated knockout.
The mains supply final circuit(s) to all parts of the fire
Networking alarm system should be dedicated solely to the fire
alarm system, and should serve no other systems
Copper cabling should always be used for the network. or equipment.To facilitate local isolation during
For a quick summary the maximum distance between maintenance, suitable means should be provided for
nodes is 3000 m using shielded twisted pair cable and double pole isolation of the low voltage supply circuit
1200m using TYCO (Pyrotenax) standard MICC (xLx) that serves the power supply and control equipment.
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1 From the door and door mounted PCBs, disconnect any cables (earth wire, ribbon cable and so on).
Disconnect any cable clips or ties. Note the details for re-connection.
2 Unscrew the bottom door hinge pin. To do this you need to reach a long screwdriver into the channel
formed by the edge of the door pressing.
3 Remove the door. First pull out the bottom of the door clear, then drop the door clear of the top hinge pin.
4 Disconnect the earth wires. Pull off the earth wire spade terminals from the chassis tags. Disconnect
the wires from the housing earth connector (if applicable).
6 To remove the chassis plates remove the lower two securing screws. Then slacken the upper screws,
slide the plate upwards to clear the keyholes, and remove. Note that for the FireClass 32 there are two plates
an inner and outer plate. The procedure is the same for both. First remove the outer plate to gain access to
the inner plate. For the FireClass 32 make sure you are removing screws that screw through the chassis plate
into the housing back wall.
7 While disassembled, ensure safe storage of the component parts. Take suitable measures to prevent
electrostatic discharge damage (such as keeping handling to a minimum). Store the components
safely in a dry environment, preferably in their original packaging.
9 Mount the enclosure on the wall using the three mounting holes provided in the rear of the enclosure,
make sure all debris is removed from the enclosure.
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1 Run the loop wiring around the building and wire up the detector bases according to the system plan/design. Run
any other wiring required for ancillary modules. Clearly label the + and - conductors. Connect these to the
corresponding terminals of the detector bases. Where screened cables have been used and no earth connections
are provided at the device join the loop screen connections together using terminal block connector thus
maintaining the integrity of the loop earth. At this stage do not wire in any isolator bases and modules or fit the
detectors, this is because these items will be damaged by any high voltage insulation checks performed. Use
terminal block connectors for any temporary connections to preserve continuity. Details of wiring individual devices
are provided with the items themselves. For example, the wiring details for detector bases are included as part of
the base packaging labelling. At this stage do not make the final connections at the control panel as you will be
testing the wiring and need access to the free ends of wire.
2 At the control panel, feed cables through the appropriate knockouts. Use glands as appropriate. Leave generous
tails of wire (approximately 600 mm length).
3 Connect the loop wiring tails to a terminal block connector. Place this loosely in the housing
(in order to avoid accidental connection etc. to panel before pre-checks).
4 If any conventional sounder circuits are run then check that the correct polarity is maintained, all devices have
correct polarity and that the 2k7 end of line resistor has been fitted within the last device of the circuit.
5 Please make sure that the 10k end of line resistor is fitted across the supervised input terminals of the FIM board.
WARNING -Danger of damage to equipment. Before using a high-voltage insulation tester ensure that no devices
liable to be damaged are fitted to the circuit. This includes isolator bases and ancillary modules.
6 Ensure your insulation checks will be at 500 V (set your meter accordingly). Make the usual insulation
measurements and check the following:
Positive to earth resistance is greater than 1M Ohm
Negative to earth resistance is greater than 1M Ohm
Positive to negative resistance is greater than 1M Ohm
If any values are less than 1 M Ohm, this is a failure as the control panel will not operate. You must investigate
and remedy this. For values more than 1 M Ohm, but less than 30 M Ohm, you might still want to investigate this,
and try to increase the resistance value to at least 30M Ohm.
7 Once all cabling resistance checks have passed then continue to wire the remaining modules and isolator bases
onto the loops. If you have any interface modules make sure you have fitted the end of line resistors (refer to
installation sheets which are provided with the field devices).
Note : If you are addressing devices at the panel then you will need to add the interface modules later
(this is covered later on).
8 Next terminate the mains cable into the panels power supply making sure that the mains supply is isolated at the
switched fused spur. For the FireClass 32 panels this will require the rear chassis to be fitted.
Note: make sure that the mains earth is connected to the safety earth bus bar located in the rear of the enclosure. Fix
the mains cable conductors using the cable tie near the mains input connector.
9 FireClass 32 panels - If you require any auxiliary 24V dc from the panels power supply e.g. to
power the printer, then you will need to connect now before fitting the top chassis plate.
2 SOUNDER CCTS - If any conventional sounder circuits are to be connected to the FIM board then wire the
circuits into the connectors and plug into the FIM board labelled SDR1 AND SDR2 making sure you have the
correct polarity. If no conventional sounder circuits are required then fit the provided 2k7 end of line resistors across
SDR1 AND SDR2 using the plug connectors.
3 SUPERVISED INPUT - The supervised input is currently unused for Fireclass however a 10k end of line resistor
will need to be fitted across the panel terminals to prevent a fault showing on the panel.
4 REMOTE BUS - The remote bus can be used to connect ancillary input/output boards and repeater panels to
the system.If you require to connect ancillary boards then please refer to the installation manual. The RBus loops
through the control panel, so on the FIM board there are two pairs of RBus + and - terminals. There can be devices
connected to either one or both pairs. For an unused pair of connectors, connect a 150 Ohm resistor across them.
For a used pair, find the device at the end of the RBus circuit and, beyond this, connect a 120 Ohm resistor across
the wire pair. All resistors are supplied.
5 PRINTER - The printer is not designed to fit in the panel cabinet, it normally comes mounted in a proprietary
enclosure and mounted near to the panel. Connect the printer to COM1 of the FIM board by using the supplied data
lead, a 24V supply is also required which can be derived from the panel. Follow installation instructions as supplied
with the printer. The supplied lead is around 80cm in length. The maximum length of cable cannot exceed 15 metres,
long distances will require a custom made lead.
Note: On the FireClass 32 models the FIM board needs to be removed in order to access the power supply terminals.
Note - The panel or Repeater will NOT start up when the batteries are connected until the mains power is applied.
1 Remove the battery fuse from the power supply board (for the FireClass 32 panel this is located on the bottom
chassis which can be accessed without removing the top chassis).
2 Connect the battery cables to the terminals marked BATT+ and BATT- on the power supply board. Connect the
red cable to positive, the black cable to negative.
3 Place the batteries in the bottom of the control panel housing and connect the battery cables to the battery +ve
to -ve terminals, if supplied fit the battery retaining clamp (for details refer to the instruction leaflet provided with
the clamp).
4 Connect the inter-battery lead between the batteries (+ve to -ve terminals). Note that the control panel will
not start to power up from the batteries without the mains being powered up.
5 Identify the temperature compensation lead. This is from the connector marked THERMISTOR J3. Tape the
thermistor at the end of the lead at a convenient location on the side of a battery.
6 Re-fit the battery fuse and label the batteries with the current date.
STEP 5 - Commissioning
The next stage is commissioning. This involves configuring and testing the system. A fully comprehensive test
procedure cannot be provided. This is because the testing must be in accordance with local regulations and
practice. Also, sites differ in terms of the system design, including the cause and effect logic built into the system
configuration. This means the tests must be individually planned to suit the specific site requirements. Instead of a
comprehensive test procedure, this chapter provides guidelines in the form of an example procedure. For details of
the control panel operator functions, refer to the control panel user guide.
Panel Checks
1 Energise the mains to power up the control panel.
3 The internal buzzer might now sound to alert you to faults. To silence the buzzer press the Silence Buzzer key.
4 Start to make panel checks first by using the panels battery test operator function to check that the batteries
are connected and charging (see below).
5 On the control panel use the Test Buzzer, LEDs & Display operator function. The buzzer, panel LEDs and
indicators all activate.
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- Press F3 Passcode.
- Enter your Engineer ID 99 and 6 digit passcode 999999.
- Select option 4 Time/Date.
- Select option 1 Set Time/Date.
- To set the date you can either use the numeric keypad or you can press F4 to increase the number or F3 to
decrease the number. Press F2 to move to the month and F3 or F4 to set the month. Press F2 to move to
the year and use F3 or F4 to select the correct year. Press F2 to move onto the time and either use the numeric
keypad or F3, F4 to select correct time for the hours, minutes & seconds as necessary.
- Press F5 to save changes.
- Press F1 to exit the menus.
- Connect your detector into the programmer, if you need to program an interface connect the programming
lead into the AUX port of the programmer and the other end of the lead into the devices programming port
(Note you cant address a detector while this lead is plugged in).
- Press and hold F1 to switch the programmer on (if not already powered up).
- When prompted, enter the password: F1,F2,F1,F2,F3,F4.
- Press F2 to enter the address program, this will show on the screen the current address of the device (brand
new devices will always be 255).
- Press F2 to choose the write menu option.
- Using F3 and F4 change the address to the required address.
- When the correct address is displayed press F2 to write.
- The programmer will show programmed ok then show the next address. Label the device ready for installing.
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