18 April 2023

New Conventional Fire Control Panel

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Introduction

• History

• Objectives

• Features

• Benefits

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History

System 8 (1980 - 1990)• Fixed format 2 and 4 zone• Modular 8,16,24 to 64 Zone• Extinguishing Release Module (ERM) version• FOC approved - BS3116 part 4

Firebeta MKI (1988 - 1997)• Fixed Format 2 and 4 Zone• Modular 8,12,16,20, to 120 Zones• Designed to meet BS3116, BS5839 and UL864• ERM version

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History

• Sirius (1992 - present)• Fixed format 2,4,8,16 and 32 Zone• ERM version• LPCB, HKFS approved to BS5839 part 4

• Firebeta MKII (1999 - present)• Fixed format 2 and 4 Zone budget• 2,4,8 and 12 zone Standard version• Designed to comply with EN54 part 2 and 4• ECP variant

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Objectives

New fully featured Conventional panel with approvals

Prepare for introduction of Construction Products Directive

Replace ageing Sirius products

Substitute for non approved Firebeta 2

Extend the range of ancillary product - PSU, Battery boxes etc

Introduce an RTC/Alarm counter variant for Export territories

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Features

Range 2, 4 and 8 Zone Format

Fully Compliant with EN54 2 & 4 and BS 5839 part 1 (detector removal)

Integral zone device removal with short and open circuit monitoring - no AEOL.

Wide range of detectors supported, Apollo, Hochiki, Nittan, Gent and System Sensor

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Features 2 x Alarm Circuits rated at 1 amp @ 28Vdc

1 x Monitored Fire Output – Fire routing equipment

1 x VFCO Contact – Auxiliary Common fire output

1 x VFCO contact - Auxiliary Common fault output

Repeater Output - RS485 2 Core connection

Monitored Class Change Input

Auxiliary Supply Output - 28 volt rated 500mA fused

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Features

2 x 16 LCD Display with intuitive on screen user prompts

2.5 amp Switch Mode PSU with intelligent battery monitoring

Earth fault monitoring disable facility

Buzzer disable facility

Pass code Access – EN 54 - 2

Access\Inhibit Key switch option

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Option Card Features

Input \ Output Interface card

• 8 x Inputs – monitored for open & short circuit• Class Change• External Fault Input• Silence Alarms Input• Reset Input• 4 x spare

• 8 x Outputs – VFCO relay contact• Zone 1 to 4 Repeat Outputs – ERM trigger• Manual Evacuate output• Silence Alarms output (5 second pulse)• Panel Reset output (5 second pulse)• Alarm Repeat output (any fire condition)

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Option Card Features

8 Way Sounder Output Card• Outputs rated at 1 amp @ 28 V d.c• Individual switch 0 volt inputs activate circuits• Common operation• Zone by zone• Pulse and timed options• Remote PSU \ sounder booster unit option

8 Way VFCO Relay Output Card• Relay contacts rated at 1 amp @ 28 V d.c• Operation - Zone of origin constant remaining zones

silent

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Option Card Features

8 Zone Repeater Panel• Powered by main panel auxiliary output• Option for external PSU• Zone Repeat outputs – (open collector 0 volt outputs)• Support for 7 Active and 7 Passive• Maximum 500 metres• 2 core + screen cable connection (Ext PSU)• 4 core + screen cable connection (Aux O/P)

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Features

One Man Walk Test

Zone Disable/Isolation

Alarm Management (T1 & T2)

Non-latching zone facility

Zone Co-incidence

Output Delays (T3 & T4)

Alarm Counter – 999 alarm conditions

RTC – Clock frozen at time of 1st Zone Alarm Condition

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Enclosure Features

• Polycarbonate Moulded Outer Door with metal back box

Space for 2 x 7Ah batteries

LCD Display 2 x 16 character

Zone legend text inserts

Logo insert

Dimensions - 350mm W x 280mm H x 100mm D

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Enclosure

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Enclosure

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Product Range 2 , 4 and 8 Zone variants

Input \ Output Interface card

8 Zone Repeater Panel

8 way Sounder card

8 way Auxiliary Relay card

Access inhibit key switch

Sounder Extension \ Booster Unit + PSU

2.5 amp PSU space for 2 x 7 AHr batteries

2.5 amp PSU space for 2 x 12 AHr batteries

Battery \ Interface Box housings

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Typical Applications

• Developed for the professional installer

• Flexible in design, installation and operation

• Small cost conscious installations

• Applications include: • Industrial units• Schools• Shop units• Residential Premises• Small Hotels

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Benefits

Price/Performance

Accredited product - CPD

Simple to Install, Service & Maintain

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The New Conventional Fire Control Panel