2-8 ZONE PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EPL2130 2-8 ZONE PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

The EPL2130 Panel has been developed to meet the requirements of B.S. 5839 Part 4, 1988, for use in buildings that require up to 8 zones of detection. It will operate in one or two stage modes, and from 24v or 50v.d.c. supplies. It includes automatic alert to evacuate timing, remote reset, transmission of faults to a remote manned centre, one man walk test with automatic resetting, and lamp test. It has a ‘‘head removal’’ feature which allows call points and detectors to be wired in any order, without the removal of a detector head causing disconnection from other devices.

The Panel includes a ‘‘2 Stage Alarm Board EPL02150’’, which contains the control electronics of the Panel. It is supplied without any alert zone monitoring cards; these should be ordered separately as ‘‘Board Zone Monitor ’’, item code EPL02896. The panel is, however, supplied with an evacuate zone monitor card.

PROCEDURE

1. GENERAL

a) Undo front panel using special screwdriver provided.

b) Remove all plug-in cards and PL1 (plug to front panel)

c) Remove appropriate knock-out(s) and fit gland nut(s).

d) Remove all traces of swarf and mount panel to wall.

e) Check polarity of supply using multimeter.

f) Connect appropriate supply ensuring the supply fuse is removed.

NOTE: if using the EPL3000 battery charger, (type 2A or 2B) remove D2, located to the left of the heat sink.

(Note that sounders etc. must match supply voltage).

*** IMPORTANT. If a 50 volt Supply is to be used, Link 5 must be removed from the EPL02150 Two Stage Alarm Board. ***

2. SINGLE STAGE USE

a) Connect Circuit 1 sounders to TB5 terminals GH & JK using a ring circuit if possible. Connect the 1K0 End Of Line resistor across furthermost point if spur wired, or near centre of ring, if a ring circuit is used.

b) Connect Circuit 2 sounders to TB5 terminals MN & PR using a ring circuit if possible. Connect the 1K0 End Of Line resistor across furthermost point if spur wired, or near centre of ring, if a ring circuit is used.

c) Connect Zone inputs to TB1 (+ve connection) and TB2 (-ve connection.

Zone 1 to terminals TB1A and TB2A
Zone 2 to terminals TB1B and TB2B
Zone 3 to terminals TB1C and TB2C
Zone 4 to terminals TB1D and TB2D
Zone 5 to terminals TB1E and TB2E
Zone 6 to terminals TB1F and TB2F
Zone 7 to terminals TB1G and TB2G
Zone 8 to terminals TB1H and TB2H
Connect EPL02198 End of Line to ends of lines, red wire to zone positives.

d) Connect an EPL02198 across terminals A and B on TB3.

e) Ensure SW7 ``Single to Two Stage’’ is ON.

f) Re-insert cards and PL1, plus appropriate number of alert zone monitoring cards.

g) Check for shorts, loose connections etc.

h) Fit 1A supply fuse - this should be of the alarm type.

j) Press RESET / LAMP TEST switch and check all front panel LEDs light.

k) Fit key to reset switch. Check fault indications by first shorting and then disconnecting end of line resistors on each zone.

l) Check alarm operation by activation of call points. This should include operation of the alarm silence between activation of the 2 zones- the alarms should re-sound upon activation of each zone. Ensure reset switch functions correctly. Ensure ``Resound’’ switch functions after alarm ``Silence’’ is operated.

m) Ensure sounders give the correct 2 tone sound - reverse connections if they do not.

n) Silence and Reset the panel and test the Walk Test facility. NOTE:- WALK TEST is only operative with the panel reset. Turn the key anticlockwise to enter Walk Test mode. Check that the internal sounder operates and the SYSTEM FAULT led lights.

Check that on triggering a detector the panel goes into alarm but automatically resets within 15 seconds. On switching to Walk Test the first reset will take longer.

p) Turn the key clockwise to leave test mode. Check that the internal sounder silences and the SYSTEM FAULT led extinguishes.

r) Remove key.

s) Identify zones on an adjacent chart.

3. TWO STAGE USE

a) Connect sounders for normal (above ground safe areas) to TB5-MN-PR and connect 1K0 resistor end of line.

b) Connect sounders in basements and any other areas of restricted access to the ``Evacuate’’ terminals TB5, GH-JK. Connect 1K0 resistor at end of line.

Ring circuits should preferably be used with the resistors connected across the centre of the ring.

c) Connect the evacuate call point wires to TB3 A & B and connect an EPL02198 End of Line Device across the end of the line (red wire positive).

d) Connect Zone inputs to TB1 (+ve connection) and TB2 (-ve connection)

Zone 1 to terminals TB1A and TB2A
Zone 2 to terminals TB1B and TB2B
Zone 3 to terminals TB1C and TB2C
Zone 4 to terminals TB1D and TB2D
Zone 5 to terminals TB1E and TB2E
Zone 6 to terminals TB1F and TB2F
Zone 7 to terminals TB1G and TB2G
Zone 8 to terminals TB1H and TB2H
Connect EPL02198 End of Line Devices across the end of each line.

e) Ensure SW8 is set to ON.

f) Switch SW7 (Single to Two Stage) OFF.

g) Set switches SW1 to SW6 to set the time after which the panel will automatically switch from Stage 1 (Alert) to Stage 2 (Evacuate), as shown in the table below.

S	W	I	T	C	H	TIME
1	2	3	4	5	6
ON	ON	ON	ON	OFF	OFF	25 SECONDS
ON	ON	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF	30 SECONDS
ON	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	40 SECONDS
ON	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	1 MINUTE
OFF	ON	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF	1 MINUTE 15 SECONDS
OFF	ON	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF	1 MINUTE 30 SECONDS
OFF	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	2 MINUTES
OFF	OFF	ON	ON	OFF	OFF	2 MINUTES 20 SECONDS
OFF	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF	3 MINUTES 40 SECONDS
OFF	OFF	OFF	ON	ON	OFF	5 MINUTES
OFF	OFF	OFF	ON	OFF	OFF	8 MINUTES
OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	ON	ON	10 MINUTES
OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	ON	OFF	15 MINUTES

h) Proceed as single stage instructions (e) onward, but additionally check correct operation of alarm alert and evacuate modes.

Ensure Evacuate always overrides the Alert.

GENERAL NOTES

The following notes assume use as a building fire alarm.

a) Open circuit faults - check fuses F1-F5, and end of line resistors/devices across sounders, call points etc. Also check wiring to these.

b) Short circuit faults - these must be cleared immediately since operation of the alarm whilst a short circuit exists will blow the sounder fuses.

c) Zone or evacuate call point faults - check wiring and end of line resistors.

d) SOUNDERS. ONLY LOW CURRENT SOUNDERS SHOULD BE USED - 25mA max.,

For 2 stage systems these MUST be 2 wire reversible types, i.e Sounder Type EPL code 03-201..

As delivered the maximum panel alarm current is 0.5A. This may be increased to 1A per circuit by changing fuses F1-F5 and the supply fuse. (subject to power supply capability)

e) Maintenance - Spare zone and monitor cards are available from the supplier at the address at the end of these instructions.

f) End of sounder line resistors - when used on 50v supplies these MUST be rated at over 3W, and on no account may lower wattage resistors be fitted.

g) Use of xenon beacons - These should preferably be at end of line, and of 2W rating.

Remember to use zener diode droppers if 50v supply used; if 10W beacons must be used, larger fuses must be fitted.

h) Remote contacts are provided for extension of the fire alert or evacuate alarms. The activation of the evacuate call point will operate both contacts, the alert only the alert contact. They are capable of switching 125v 1A max.

The removal of PL3 allows a pulsed output facility on the auxiliary contacts TB5-D. As supplied, with the plug inserted, the 1st stage auxiliary contacts (TB5-D to F) change over on 1st stage (ALERT) alarm and remain in this position until the panel is reset.

The 2nd stage (EVACUATE) auxiliary contacts (TB5 A-C) change over on 2nd stage alarm activation only and remain in this state until the panel is reset.

The apparent exception to this state is seen when the Two Stage to Single Stage switch is ON. However, the above statement is still true since the 2 stage link switches the panel over from 1st to 2nd stage within a fraction of a second, the nett result being seen as both sets of auxiliary contacts apparently switching over together.

j) A relay is provived for onward transmission of faults, having a set of changeover contacts (TB8). This can be programmed on the EPL02150 board to be energised (Link 2) or de-energised (Link 1) on fault and include (Link 4) or exclude (Link 3) the Sounders Silenced condition.

k) When supplied, the battery charger / fire panel cableform should be connected as follows:-

BATTERY CHARGER TYPE 2A or	BATTERY CHARGER TYPE 2B	CABLE COLOUR	FUNCTION	FIRE ALARM PANEL TYPE 8B (EPL2130/8)
TBB-1	TBB-1	BLACK	0V	TB4-A
-2	-2	VIOLET	SOUNDER +24V	-D
-3	-3	RED	PANEL +27.6V	-B
-4	-4	PINK	FAULT LINE	-E
(NC)	-5	ORANGE	LAMP TEST	-F
CASE EARTH STUD	CASE EARTH STUD	GREEN/YELLOW	EARTH	CASE EARTH STUD

l) Repeater Panels are available as item code EPL4010/8. Instructions for connection of these are contained within the repeater panels.

Normally a multi-core cable requiring 11 cores for 8 zones is required, but a multiplex facility is available at extra cost, direct from the manufacturers, which may prove more economical for long cable runs, or where a fire rated cable is required, since only 3 cores are then needed. Further details of this are available from the manufacturers.

NOTE

Do not forget to connect an end of line device across terminals TB3A&B when no evacuate call point is used.

STAFF AWARENESS

When the system has been installed and tested to your satisfaction, ensure that any staff within the building know that the system is operational, and what the signals mean. Normally the Fire Precautions Officer (FPO) for the building will be responsible for routine testing of the system, and should be shown how to operate and reset the system, and, most important, who to contact in the event of faults.

EXTENSION OF ALARMS

If the system has any automatic fire detectors fitted, and the building is not permanently manned, then the fire alarm must be extended to a manned control point where appropriate action may be initiated.

EXTENSION OF FAULTS

If the building is not permanently manned, then the fault condition must be extended to a manned control point where appropriate action may be initiated.

ENQUIRIES

If any part of this instruction is unclear, or you require further information, please contact:-

Evasafe Products Ltd., Farren Court, Cowfold, HORSHAM, W Sussex, RH13 8BP, UK

Telephone...01403-864676

Fax ........01403-864873

email: info@evasafe.co.uk

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