Ampac FireFinder PLUS Specifications

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Page 4 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 2.4 FACP Configuration Examples CN3TB1TB2CN1TB3+27V0VTRX+TRX-SCRNCOMTXDRXDRTSCTSOU

Page 94 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Figure 117: Head Mechanism Rotation and Paper Roll Removal / Insertion 1. Tak

Page 95 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.17.3 Printer Connections and Jumpering Mounted on the back of the printer mech

Page 96 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 13 Expanding the System through Networking Expanding the system can be achieved

Page 97 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION OUTBUZZERINHIBITBUZZERRS485 EOL+5V0VPRINTER 27VTERMINATION BOARD1NODE ADDRESSNETW

Page 98 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 13.3 High Level Interface Expander Hardware The High Level Interface Expander

Page 99 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION SmartTerminalCOMMUNICATIONSEXTENDER BOARD2 WIRE & SHIELDRS422 COMMS OUT2 WIRE

Page 100 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 14 List of Compatible Devices Conventional Detectors The following range of con

Page 101 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 15 Certification Information The FireFinder Plus is designed and manufactured

Page 102 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chart 16.1 Maintenance The FireFinder PLUS

Page 103 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 16.2 Troubleshooting FireFinder PLUS  Resolution of all suspected faults MUST

Page 5 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 3 FireFinder PLUS Description The following description does not relate to specif

Page 104 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 17 Compatible Devices AMPAC Type Code Auto Learn Default Device Type Displayed

Page 105 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION AMPAC Type Code Auto Learn Default Device Type Displayed Type (19 chars) Type De

Page 106 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 18 Address Setting BINARY ADDRESS SETTING (APOLLO) SERIES XP95 - ADDRESS DATA D

Page 107 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 19 Glossary of Terms ACF: ANCILLARY CONTROL FACILITY ACKD: ACKNOWLEDGED

Page 108 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 20 Definitions Addressable system - a fire alarm and detection system that cont

Page 109 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 21 Specifications Metal SP1M (Europe Only) Metal SP8X Mechanical Dimensions Ca

Page 110 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Metal SP1X Metal SP16X Mechanical Dimensions Cabinet: ( mm ) 505 (H) x 407 (

Page 111 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 22 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE MENUALARMSSTAGE-1 ALARMPRE-ALARMS FAULTS DISABLESSTATU

Page 112 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 23 Statement of Compliance Please PRINT 1. Name of Building: 2.

Page 113 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 15. I/We 1. 2. 3. Print Name/s Hereb

Page 6 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION FireFinder PLUS has an internal RS485 communication bus that allows for various an

Page 114 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 23.1 Installation Details # Indicate with a number in brackets the number of act

Page 115 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 24 Commissioning Test Report This FireFinder PLUS Fire Alarm Control Panel is i

Page 116 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 24.1 Procedure The following tests are the minimum that shall be performed when

Page 117 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION including that the receiver responds to signals from an actuating device for ala

Page 118 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION (ii) There are no ‘blind’ spots in the area protected. (iii) Detectors are

FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION

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Page 8 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.5 Cabling Recommendations Conventional Zones Cabled in red Twin Plastic Sheath (

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Page 10 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.6 Power Supplies and AC Mains Installation Generally the AC Mains will be conn

Page 11 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.7 CORRECT Power Up / Turn “ON” Procedure Once all the field devices are instal

Page 12 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION IsolateRelayAlarmRelayBatt Fail Relay(NormallyEnergised)FaultRelayTo CN20 of the

Page 13 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.8.1 Battery Connections A FireFinder PLUS requires two (2) 12 volt batteries (

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Page 14 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.8.3 Monitored Inputs Four independently monitored inputs (TB8) are provided an

Page 15 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.8.4 Monitored Outputs Four independently monitored and controlled outputs (TB7

Page 16 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.8.5 Relay Output Connections Five “voltage free” relay outputs (TB2 – TB6) are

Page 17 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.9 Main Board The Main Board (BRD86MBA) carries the devices for interconnecting

Page 18 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.10 Front Panel Board The Front Panel Board (BRD86FPB) provides the buttons use

Page 19 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.11 Main CPU The Main CPU (BRD86MCPU) holds the main central processing unit inc

Page 20 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.12 Slave CPU The Slave CPU (BRD86SCPU) provides the interfacing signals and I/O

Page 21 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.13 Addressable Dual Loop Termination Board The Addressable Dual Loop Terminati

Page 22 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 4.13.1 Detector loop Isolator Installation In applications where it is not neces

Page 23 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 5 FireFinder PLUS Control Panel Figure 19: The FireFinder PLUS Control Panel T

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Page 25 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION - Active at access level 2 and 3 This control is used to disable (and enable) th

Page 26 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION After selecting the Loop number press this button to enter the device number for

Page 27 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION - Active at access level 2 and 3 Used to cancel data into the current field. 10

Page 28 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION - This LED will be illuminated when there is a fault associated with the main or

Page 29 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION - When this indicator is lit, the FACP is in the fault condition. The fault cond

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Page 31 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 6.4 Function Menu and Access Levels Three levels of ACCESS are available via sep

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No. 1 About This Manual ...

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Page 35 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 7.7 Status Pressing  Displays the Status of the system STATUS MENU 0:LOOPS

Page 36 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION DISPLAY INPUT/OUTPUT STATUS 0:OUTPUTS 1:INPUTS SELECT NO. AC:2Z ALM:

Page 37 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION  Network Points: DISPLAY NETWORK POINTS 0:STATUS 1:POWER SUPPLY 2:BRIGA

Page 38 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION / ADD-ONS: Is pressed to access MODULE status DISPLAY ADD-ON MODULE STATUS N

Page 39 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 7.8 Tools Pressing  allows for the Testing of the following selected fields TOO

Page 40 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 7.9 Setup Pressing  Displays the setup for sounders, Zone Delay and Printer SET

Page 41 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 7.10 About Pressing  Displays the panel’s application software version number an

Page 42 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 8 The Function Menu The FUNCTION MENU is accessed by pressing button. A promp

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Page 44 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 8.5 TESTS Press  to access the TESTS menu. Note this is an Access Level 3 functi

Page 45 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 8.6 I/O Press  To display the Manual I/O Control menu MANUAL I/O CONTROL 0: I

Page 46 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 8.7 Global (Network Panels) Press  To display the Global Output Control menu GLO

Page 47 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 8.8 Passwords (Level III) Press While in the Main Functions menu and enter the

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Page 51 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION EDIT ZONE: 1 DESC STRING DESCR<MY ZONE 1 DESCRIPTION ALPHA KEYS ARE ACTIV

Page 52 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 8.9.8 Extra Devices Detected The FireFinder PLUS LCD will indicate extra devic

Page 53 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Self Learn is enabled / disabled in the EEPROM programming. If enabled FireFinder

12.15.5 Interface Wiring ... 8412.15.6 Warning Signs ...

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Page 55 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 10 Accessing a Loop, Device or Zone LOOP OR DEVICE  From the default display

Page 56 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 11 Modem / Programming / Debug Interfacing The modem I/O port is a Dual DB9 conn

Page 57 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12 Expanding the FACP with Compatible FireFinder PLUS Boards 12.1 Ancillary Ser

Page 58 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.3 Expansion Board The Expansion Connection Board (BRD86FEPB) is used to incre

Page 59 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.4 8 Zone Conventional Board This board (BRD43EZC) has 8 conventional zones.

Page 60 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.5 32 Zone Alarm Mimic Card Each card (BRD43ZAMC) has 32 bi-coloured LED’s wh

Page 61 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.6 8 Way Switch and Indicator Card This card (BRD25GIB-B) has 8 switch inputs

Page 62 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.7 16 Way Input Board The 16 Way Input Board (BRD25SIP) makes provision for 1

Page 63 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.8 8 Way Relay Board The Relay Board (BRD25EWRB) provides 8 programmable rela

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Page 64 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.8.2 Remote Relay Board In the remote version the Comms In and Out Terminal B

Page 65 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.9 8 Way Sounder Board The Sounder Board (BRD25SOP) expands the number of sou

Page 66 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.10 4 Way Fire Fan Module The Fire Fan Module (BRD25FCB) has four (4) separat

Page 67 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.11 4 Way Fan Termination Board The Fan Termination Board (BRD25FTB) interfac

Page 68 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.12 Bargraph Display Card The Bargraph display card (BDC) provides a smoke obsc

Page 69 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.13 Communications Extender Board The Communications Extender Board (BRD82LTB

Page 70 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.14.2 Mechanical SmartTerminal is supplied in an ABS cabinet and consists of

Page 71 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.14.3 Installation & Cabling SmartTerminal is connected to the FACP as sho

Page 72 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.14.5 Operation The operation of SmartTerminal can be considered to be in one o

Page 73 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.14.6 SmartTerminal Controls and Indicators All controls, except for the contro

Page 2 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 2 Introduction 2.1 System Overview The purpose of the FireFinder PLUS Fire Alar

Page 74 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Fault: If configured the screen format for reporting loop / device / zone fault c

Page 75 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Normal / Default: The format for reporting that everything is normal is: <DA

Page 76 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.15 Agent Release Control Agent Release control consists of an Agent Release M

Page 77 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Note: A “manual release” can still be initiated in “auto mode” but the LCS “Inhi

Page 78 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Note #1: The common fault indicator on the Agent Release Module and Local Contr

Page 79 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.15.2 Agent Release Module The Agent Release Module controls and monitors all t

Page 80 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.15.3 Local Control Station The Local Control Station is supplied fitted into a

Page 81 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Agent Release / LCS Indicators There are 12 indicators on both the Agent Release

Page 82 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION RESERVE AGENT (Yellow) Illuminated when the “Reserve Agent” is selected. Local C

Page 83 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.15.4 Agent Release Termination Board SW1+ LOCK-+ L.PSW-RELEASE-+SIG+SIG-LCS CA

Page 3 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 2.3 Compliance The FireFinder PLUS FACP is approved to AS7240 – 2 & 4 and AS4

Page 84 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.15.5 Interface Wiring Monitored Inputs TB2 1 & 2 Solenoid & Metron Th

Page 85 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.15.6 Warning Signs Introduction The Ampac Warning Signs provide clear, visua

Page 86 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION The weatherproof enclosure should be surface mounted using appropriate fixings an

Page 87 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Figure 110: Two Wire Voltage Reversing Connection (Ampac Agent Release Module)

Page 88 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION *SET ON FIRST SIGN IN LINE ONLYSIGNNEXTTOSOUNDER/PANELFIREFROMEVACALERTTB4DC+ST1

Page 89 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.16 Occupant Warning Systems The OWS system is intended to broadcast informati

Page 90 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Relay 1 Emergency Warning Condition Emergency: Relay Closed (energised) Quiesce

FIREFI12.16 NDER PLUS6.3 Panel S (AUST) InterfacingINSTALLAg Page 9ATION,COMM91 MISSIONINGG OPERATIO ON

Page 92 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION 12.17 Printer Specifications  Printing method: directed impact dot matrix  In

Page 93 FIREFINDER PLUS (AUST) INSTALLATION,COMMISSIONING OPERATION Self-Test Mode With power applied (green LED illuminated) push the SEL button. T