IMPORTANT BEFORE fixing this panel, or doing any work on it, please read these instructions carefully. This panel provides 26 zones, in either 1 or 2 stage mode, to meet BS 5839 Part 4. The main control board, 2-stage alarm board, zone and monitor boards are identical to those used in Fire Alarm Panel EPL2130 (2 to 8 zone version)
The panel also contains an integral charger and stand-by batteries.
a) Check that the package contains the correct type of panel you have ordered, i.e. the correct number of zones etc.
b) Check that the envelope containing these instructions also contains a security screwdriver, set of keys, 2 x 1k0 sounder end of line resistors and zone EOL 4k7 resistors (non head removal units) or EPL02198 modules (head removal units), of which there should be one per zone including evacuate zone if 2- stage.
c) Remove the two security screws on the right of the panel using only the security screwdriver provided, open the panel and refit the screws into their threads so that they are not lost.
d) Inspect the interior of the panel to ensure that the main printed circuit boards are firmly mounted to the back box.
e) The panel has been fully tested prior to despatch, so if any of the following tests do not give the correct result, please check your wiring etc. first, and if nothing wrong can be found, please contact us on the number below for further advice before proceeding further.
If the boards are loose or otherwise damaged report this to the manufacturer, tel 01403 864 676.
a) Plug in 2 x 12V 6AH batteries to the connectors provided.
b) All fault indicators except ‘‘Battery Fault’’ and ‘‘Sounder Short Circuit’’ and ‘‘Zone Short Circuit’’ should operate.
c) Check ‘‘Power On’’ indicator is lit.
d) If not, check fuses on charger board, and ensure battery polarity is correct.
e) To check that the fire zones operate, link the appropriate zone connections with a 470 ohm resistor as shown in table 1, and check that the relevant zone indication is given. (TB7A & TB8A for zone 1 etc.)
NOTE Only call points having an integral 470 ohm resistor, (or with an external, series 470 ohm resistor) should be used with this panel.
The Call Points 1A, 2A and 3A (marked with purple spot) are suitable.
Older style call points will require a separate 470R resistor in series with the call point across the zone line. Contact us for further information if any doubt exists.
g) Check that a 24v output is present at TB5 MN - PR (pulsed), and GH - JK (steady)
h) Check that operation of the ‘‘Alarms Silence’’ keyswitch removes the above 24v, and that the ‘‘Alarms Silenced’’ Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights.
j) Operate another fire zone, and check that the conditions in g) re-appear, and that the relevant zone indication is given.
k) Remove the 470 ohm link from any zone inputs, operate the ‘‘Reset’’ pushbutton whilst holding the keyswitch to ‘‘Silence Alarms’’ and ensure that the fire indicators extinguish, and that the 24v as in g) is removed.
l) To check the operation of the Evacuate stage, link out TB3-A and B with a 470 Ohm resistor and check that a steady 24v is output to TB5 MN - PR and GH - JK RESET the panel before proceeding further.
m) Check operation of the sounder monitor circuits by shorting in turn TB5 MN-PR and GH - JK, and check that the ‘‘2 stage circuit’’ and ‘‘Evacuate circuit’’ sounder fault respectively change from open to short.
p) Switch SW1-7 on 2-Stage Alarm Board ON to select Single Stage operation.
r) Repeat tests (f) to (k) noting that both sounder outputs give a steady output.
s) Switch SW1-7 on 2-Stage Alarm Board OFF to select Two Stage operation if the panel is to be operated in the Two Stage mode.
a)Ensure that there is sufficient room for the panel, including that for the door to open.
b)Unplug the front panel connector by squeezing the retaining clips and remove the front panel. Store in a safe place.
Offer the panel to the wall, and mark the position of the fixing screws through the sunken holes provided at each corner of the back-box.
Decide where the cables will enter; only if from the rear, will it be necessary to remove the main board support plate to gain access to the rear backplate.
To do this, remove PL1 and the wires to TB4 and the associated cable clips if fitted. Remove the 4 x 4mm screws fixing the PWB support plate to the backplate and lift off. A divideable backplate will be exposed, all or half can be removed as required. Protect the edges as necessary.
When the cables have been run through, re-assemble and reconnect PL1.
Reconnect the wires to TB4, black to A, red to B, white to D and pink to E.
c) Remove any ‘‘Knockouts’’ required. (20 are provided at the top, and 12 at the bottom of the back-box, plus 1 on the left side for mains cable entry) entering from the bottom, the battery plate may be removed to ease assembly by unscrewing the 4 screws as shown and lifting clear. Refit after running the cables through. Fit gland nuts etc.
e) Fix the panel to the wall.
f) Connect the panel to a protected mains supply, (TBA on the charger board.) A ‘‘Knockout’’ is provided on the lower left hand side of the box between the transformer and the charger board for this purpose, if required.
g) With NO OTHER cables connected, the batteries disconnected and with the mains supply on, all fault LEDs except ‘‘Mains Supply Failure’’ and the short circuit faults should light. Also the audible fault indicator should operate. Disconnect the mains supply.
h) Insulation test all fire alarm cables before connecting to panel or any other equipment.
j) Connect call points, detectors and sounders to the appropriate terminals, as shown in the table below.
Connect the end-of-line resistors/modules as shown in diagram EPL02130-26 (CLICK HERE FOR THIS DIAGRAM IF REQUIRED) (Note - large file size)
(IMPORTANT - observe polarity of EOL modules, Red is positive, black is negative) and then check for continuity and short circuits one at a time. Clear any wiring faults as they arise. Do NOT USE a ‘‘MEGGER’’ type of tester since this will irreparably damage the panel and any sounders, detectors and EOL modules connected to the circuit being tested. Ensure that polarity is observed when connecting the sounders, otherwise a mixture of sounds will be given!
k) When all circuits have been wired and tested, the mains power supply should be connected and the tests detailed in para. 2 carried out.
Note that no fault indicators should operate if all end-of-line resistors or devices are correctly fitted and circuit integrity is complete.
m) It will be necessary to check all fire zones for correct operation, this should be done from the appropriate Call Points/Detectors. The correct operation of Sounders should be checked in both *Alert and Evacuate modes, to ensure they all give the correct signals, after which they may be disconnected to reduce annoyance from the sounders.
If doing this, a replacement end-of- line resistor will be necessary across TB5 to prevent the Fault Audible Indicator operating, or the associated monitor card may be temporarily removed.
*If the panel is to only be used in the Single Stage mode, no Alert tones will be heard.
n) Check also that ‘‘Silence Alarms and Alarm Resound also operate for all zones and (if Two Stage mode), evacuate.
p) Check any Repeater Panels fitted to the system for correct operation.
See Table 2 below for connections.
r) Check that the voltage output to the battery connections is 27.6.
If not, adjust VR1 on the charger board. (A Calibrated Digital Voltmeter is essential for this.)
s) Connect the batteries and ensure that only the ‘‘Mains Supply On’’ and ‘‘Power On’’ Visual Indicators are lit.
Single zones may be made inoperative and isolated by removing the appropriate zone card. This may be useful if it is necessary to disable a zone whilst fault finding etc. Note that all head-removal zone and evacuate cards are interchangeable, as are the non-head-removal cards, but head removal cards only work correctly with EOL modules and non-head-removal cards only work correctly with 4k7 end-of-line resistors.
If the panel has an EPL02150 2-Stage Alarm board fitted with IC2 will interface directly to BT alarm handling systems. A Fault Extension Relay will give a set of voltage free changeover contacts, allowing any required condition to be extended to the alarm handling system.
Where the panel is to be used in a 2 stage building fire alarm system, it is strongly recommended that the system shall change from alert to evacuate automatically, after a pre-determined period, if no action is taken to silence or reset the panel.
To facilitate this, a timer is fitted which will allow periods from 25 seconds to 15 minutes to be set, in 12 increments. See table below:-
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