INSTALLATION MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. PREMIER AD OVERVIEW……………………………………………………… 3
1.1 SETTING THE DEVICE ADDRESS (DETECTORS, CALL POINTS & SOUNDERS)
2. LIST OF COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT………………………………………… 4
2.1 SUPPORTED SOUNDER TYPES & THEIR APPLICATIONS
3. INTRODUCTION…….…………………………………………………………… 5
3.1 THE PCBS
3.2 USING THIS MANUAL
3.3 ABOUT THE PREMIER AD FACP & INTEGRAL PSE
3.4 DESIGNING THE SYSTEM
3.5 EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE
4. FIRST FIX GUIDELINES…………………………………………………………. 6
4.1 RECOMMENDED CABLE TYPES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS
4.2 MAINS WIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
4.3 SOUNDER CIRCUIT WIRING DIAGRAM
4.4 ADDRESSABLE LOOP WIRING DIAGRAM
4.5 SPECIFIC DEVICE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
4.6 AUXILIARY INPUT WIRING EXAMPLES
4.7 AUXILIARY OUTPUT WIRING (VOLTAGE FREE CHANGEOVER CONTACTS)
5. MOUNTING THE FIRE ALARM PANEL…………………………………..…. 11
5.1 PLANNING CABLE ENTRY
5.2 FIXING THE BACKBOX TO THE WALL
6. CONNECTING MAINS & BATTERY POWER………………………………. 12
6.1 CONNECTING MAINS POWER
6.2 CONNECTING THE BATTERIES
7. FIELD DEVICE TERMINATION…..……………………………………………………. 13
7.1 TERMINATING THE DETECTION AND ALARM (SOUNDER) CIRCUITS
7.2 AUXILIARY INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINATIONS
8. DESIGNING THE SYSTEM & CONFIGURING THE FACP………………………. 14
8.1 LOOP CONTENTS FAULT FINDING
8.2 ADDRESS - ZONE TABLE
9. ZONE DISABLEMENT…………………………………………………………. 18
9.1 WHY USE ZONE DISABLEMENT
9.2 TO PROGRAM A ZONE (OR SOUNDERS) AS DISABLED
10. TEST MODE………………………………………………………………………. 19
10.1 WHY USE TEST MODE
10.2 TO PROGRAM ZONE IN TEST
10.3 TO PROGRAM SOUNDER CIRCUITS IN TEST MODE
11. GENERAL FAULT FINDING...…………………………………………………. 20
11.1 COMMON FAULT
11.2 ZONE FAULTS
11.3 SUPPLY FAULT
11.4 EARTH FAULTS
11.5 DOUBLE ADDRESS
11.6 SYSTEM FAULT
11.7 PRE-ALARM
11.8 SOUNDER FAULTS
11.9 LOOP WIRING FAULTS
12. STANDBY BATTERY REQUIREMENTS ……………….……………..……. 23
12.1 STANDBY BATTERY CALCULATION
13. PCB TERMINATION CONNECTIONS……….………………………………. 25
13.1 CONNECTIONS
13.2 FUSES
14. CONTROL PANEL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS..……………………. 26
14.1 ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS
14.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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1.PREMIER AD OVERVIEW
The Premier AD is a 2-loop analogue addressable fire alarm control panel designed to EN54 part 2 &
4. It has 2 addressable loops, each capable of having 126 devices, and also 4 independently
operating sounder circuits.

It has been designed to give the advantages of an addressable system, with the simplicity of a
conventional system. To help achieve this, the Premier AD uses its LEDs as the Primary source of
information, so in most cases, there is no reason to look at the screen, or access any menus. The
screen is simply there to identify loop device fault locations, and to help in setting up the panel.

To simplify commissioning further, Address 1-16 Zone 1 (Zone 9 on loop 2)

there is no zone allocation Address 17-32 Zone 2 (Zone 10 on loop 2)
programming. Instead each loop is Address 33-48 Zone 3 (Zone 11 on loop 2)
split into 8 zones, and each device is Address 49-64 Zone 4 (Zone 12 on loop 2)
assigned to a zone by the address set Address 65-80 Zone 5 (Zone 13 on loop 2)
with its 8 way dip switch. Address 81-96 Zone 6 (Zone 14 on loop 2)
Address 97-112 Zone 7 (Zone 15 on loop 2)
Address 113-126 Zone 8 (Zone 16 on loop 2)

The Premier AD has 4 sounder circuits, which are always configured as common sounders. They will
activate with an alarm from any zone.
The loop outputs (loop powered sounders, & sounder circuit controllers) can be set up as zonal, or
common.
If the sounder is in a zone that contains a detector or input module, then that sounder will be zonal,
and will only activate with an alarm in that zone.
If the sounder is in a zone that only contains output devices, then it will be common, and will activate
with any alarm.
The exception to this rule is a priority Call Point, which will start all sounders, even if they are set up
as zonal.

1.1 SETTING THE DEVICE ADDRESS (DETECTORS, CALL POINTS &

SOUNDERS)
The device address is set with a dip switch on the rear of the device.

ON If you are not familiar with binary, check the

table on page 17, or use the following rule:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switch 7 off = add 64,
Switch 6 off = add 32,
The address setting is binary, with Switch 5 off = add 16,
the ON position being binary 0 , and Switch 4 off = add 8,
the OFF position being binary 1. Switch 3 off = add 4,
Switch 8 is not used for setting the Switch 2 off = add 2,
address, but sometimes has a Switch 1 off = add 1.
devise specific function. (check The example shown would be:
instructions that came with the switches 6, 4 & 1
device) =32 + 8 + 1 = Address 41

LIMITATIONS OF PRESET ZONE ALLOCATION

The main disadvantage of this method of zone allocation is the maximum zone capacity of 16 devices.
If a zone has more than 16 devices it will need to be split into smaller zones.
Similarly, a zone with only one device would leave 15 empty addresses on that zone.
This will not cause a problem if it is considered at the system design stage.

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2. LIST OF COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT

Stock No Product Code Device
37-150 PR-AD Premier AD Fire Alarm Panel
37-155 PREP-AD Premier AD Repeater

80-110 FEAI2000 Fyreye Addressable Ionisation Detector

80-120 FEAO2000 Fyreye Addressable Optical Detector
80-130 FEAH2000 Fyreye Addressable Heat Detector
80-131 FEAHH2000 Fyreye Addressable High Temperature Heat Detector
80-140 FEAOH2000 Fyreye Addressable Multi-Point Detector
80-150 FECO2000 Fyreye Addressable Carbon Monoxide Detector

80-050 FE-CB Fyreye Common Base

80-080 FEA-RB Fyreye Addressable Relay Base
80-090 FE-IB Fyreye Addressable Loop Isolator Base
80-100 FEA-SB Fyreye Addressable Sounder Base
80-101 FEA-ISB Fyreye Addressable Isolator Sounder Base

43-001 ZT-MCP/AD Zeta Addressable Call Point

43-022 ZT-MCP/AD/WP Zeta Weatherproof Addressable Call Point

48-100 ZIU Zeta Input Unit

48-105 ZIOU Zeta Input Output Unit
48-110 ZSCC Zeta Sounder Control Module
48-115 ZT-ZM Zeta Zone Monitor Unit

42-007 ZAMT Zeta Addressable Maxitone Sounder

42-008 ZAMD Zeta Addressable Miditone Sounder
42-030 ZAST Zeta Addressable Securetone Sounder
48-020 ZTA/LE2 Zeta Addressable Remote Led Indicator

47-055 ZTA-FR50 Fyreye Addressable Reflective Beam Detector 50m

47-056 ZTA-FR100 Fyreye Addressable Reflective Beam Detector 100m
47-110 FE+50/AD Fyreye Plus Addressable Aspiration Detector

42-001 ZMT/8 Zeta Conventional Maxitone Sounder

42-002 ZMD/8 Zeta Conventional Miditone Sounder
42-004 ZST/8 Zeta Conventional Securetone Sounder
42-005 ZIDC/10R Zeta Conventional Megatone Sounder
42-011 ZFL2RR Zeta Conventional Flasher
42-013 ZLT/8RR Zeta Conventional Flasher Sounder
41-003 ZTB6B/24 Zeta Conventional 6” Bells
41-005 ZTB8B Zeta Conventional 8” Bells

2.1 SUPPORTED SOUNDER TYPES & THEIR APPLICATIONS

The Premier AD supports 4 general sounder types; conventional, addressable, addressable sounder controller,
and associated sounders. All types have advantages & disadvantages.
Sounder type Advantage Disadvantage
Conventional Wide range of devices Needs extra cabling
Devices tend to be cheaper. Always configured as common sounders
Immediate start / stop
No quiescent current
Addressable No Extra Cabling Tends to be more expensive
Sounders can be configured as zonal Maximum 32 per loop for quick start/stop
Quiescent current high
Uses device address.
Associated No Extra Cabling 4-8 second start & stop time.
(sounder- Doesn’t occupy Device Address Always configured as common sounders
base) Can have more than 32 per loop Needs detector present to operate.
Does not operate during sounder test mode
Addressable Wide range of devices Needs Extra Cabling.
Sounder Devices tend to be cheaper. Needs External PSU
Circuit Can add many sounder circuits to system Maximum 32 per loop for quick start/stop
Controller Sounder circuit can be set as zonal Quiescent current high
Uses device address.

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3.INTRODUCTION
THIS FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL IS CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE
EARTHED
This equipment must be installed and maintained by a qualified and technically experienced person.
3.1 HANDLING THE PCBS
If the PCBs are to be removed to ease fitting the enclosure and cables, care must be taken to
avoid damage by static.
The best method is to wear an earth strap, but touching any earth point (eg building plumbing) will
help to discharge any static. Hold PCBs by their sides, avoiding contact with any components.
Always handle PCBs by their sides and avoid touching the legs of any components. Keep the PCBs
away from damp dirty areas, e.g. in a small cardboard box.

3.2 USING THIS MANUAL

This manual explains, in a step-by-step manner, the procedure for the installation of the Premier AD
Range of Fire Alarm Control Panels. For full operational and maintenance information, please refer
to document GLT.MAN-106 (USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE GUIDE & LOG BOOK). It also
contains a System set-up table, and Installation Certificate, that must be completed by the
Commissioning Engineer prior to system handover.
Unlike the User Manual, this Installation Manual must not be left accessible to the User.
3.3 ABOUT THE PREMIER AD FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL & INTEGRAL PSE

• The PREMIER AD Fire alarm control panel is a • It will operate in ambient temperatures of –5 to
o
two loop analogue addressable Fire Alarm 40 C
Control Panel, with the loops split into 16 Zones. • It will operate in a relative humidity of up to 93%
• It has 4 sounder output circuits each capable of (non condensing)
supplying 250mA. • It will withstand vibrations between 5 & 150 Hz
• It has a set of fire relay contacts (voltage free) rated • It has a maximum capacity of 32 devices per zone
at 1A SELV. • The PSE is linear, with a 1.5A output at system
• It has a set of fault relay contacts (voltage free) voltage (18-32V)
rated at 1A SELV. This relay is normally • The mains supply is filtered before entering the
powered to allow a fault output in the case of transformer.
total power failure. • The charger & battery are both fused at 2.5A (time
• It has a class change connection to allow remote delay)
activation of the sounders. (not required by • The PSE will draw a maximum of 25uA from the
EN54-2) battery in the event of mains failure. (the FACP
• It has the ability to disable any zone or any of the will continue to take around 60mA)
sounder circuits. • The FACP & PSE should be maintained as
• It has a one man test mode, which resets the zone described in section 3 of the User Manual,
in test after 8 seconds.(EN54 option with Maintenance Guide & Log Book.
requirements)
• It has a maximum battery capacity of 7 Ah.

3.4 DESIGNING THE SYSTEM

This manual is not designed to teach Fire Alarm System design. It is assumed that the System has
been designed by a competent person, and that the installer has an understanding of Fire Alarm
System components and their use.
We strongly recommend consultation with a suitably qualified, competent person regarding the
design of the Fire Alarm System. The System must be commissioned and serviced in accordance
with our instructions and the relevant National Standards. Contact the Fire Officer concerned with
the property at an early stage in case he has any special requirements.
If in doubt, read BS 5839: Pt 1: 2002 “Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for buildings (Code of
Practice for System Design, Installation, commissioning and maintenance)” available from the BSI, or
at your local reference library.
3.5 EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE

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If this equipment is not fitted and commissioned according to our guidelines, and the relevant
National Standards, by an approved and competent person or organisation, the warrantee may
become void.
4. FIRST FIX
All wiring must be installed to meet BS5839: Pt1: 2002 and BS 7671 (Wiring Regs) standards.
Other National standards of fire alarm system installation should be adhered to where
applicable.
4.1 RECOMMENDED CABLE TYPES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS
Screened cables should be used throughout the installation to help shield the Panel from outside
interference and ensure EMC compatibility.
The two categories of cable according to BS5839: Pt1: 2002, Clause 26 “Fire Detection and Alarm
Systems for Buildings (Code of Practice for System Design, Installation and Servicing)” are:
Standard fire resisting cable – to PH30 classification of EN 50200
Enhanced fire resisting cable – to PH120 classification of EN 50200
(Note that all cables should be at least 1mm2 cross section
On the Premier AD Panel the general recommendation would be to use standard fire resistant cable,
such as Firetuff™ , FP200 or an equivalent. These cables are screened, and will provide good ECM
shielding when properly grounded at the panel. Certain system specifications may demand the use
of a particular type of cable and due regard should be paid to this fact.
Depending on the environment, the cables may need mechanical protection (such as a conduit).

4.2 MAINS WIRING RECOMMENDATIONS

The Mains supply to the FACP is fixed wiring, using Fire resisting 3-core cable (Between 1 mm² and
2.5mm²) or a suitable 3-conductor system, fed from an isolating double pole switch fused spur, fused
at 3A. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED THROUGH AN RCD. This should be secure from
unauthorised operation and be marked ‘FIRE ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’. The supply must be
exclusive to the Fire Panel. MAKE SURE ANY SPARE ENTRY HOLES ARE COVERED WITH THE
GROMMETS PROVIDED
For information on how to connect Mains to the Panel’s Power Supply PCB, see page 8.
Also refer to rating information on the mains cover inside the FACP

4.3 CONVENTIONAL SOUNDER CIRCUIT WIRING DIAGRAM

SND+

SND-
SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER SOUNDER
10K
++ -- ++ -- ++ -- ++ -- End of
Line Resistor

Note: If non-polarised alarm devices (eg some types of old mechanical bell, or a relay) are used, then
a diode will have to be placed in line with the device to enable fault monitoring. They may also need a
back EMF protection diode. (symptoms: Chattering sounder relays that don’t turn off).
SND+
CONNECTOR
BLOCK
POLARISING
DIODE
SND-
BELL BELL BELL RELAY
NC
10K
-- -- -- End of
CM

++ ++ ++ NO

Line Resistor

BACK EMF
DIODE

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4.4 ADDRESSABLE LOOP WIRING DIAGRAM

The Premier AD comes with two addressable loops. Addressable detectors, addressable call points,
addressable loop powered sounders and several other interface units can be connected to these
loops. A MAXIMUM OF 126 DEVICES CAN BE CONNECTED TO EACH LOOP.

Side A +ve
-R L2 -R L2 -R L2
EARTH

EARTH

EARTH
IN L1O IN L1 O IN L1O
L1 UT L1 UT L1 UT

Side A -ve

FYREYE ADDRESSABLE
DETECTORS
+ ADDRESSABLE

- -
+
CALL POINT

+
+
ADDRESSABLE
LOOP POWERED
-- SOUNDER

Side B +ve

FYREYE
-R L2 -R L2 -R L2
Note that some Devices
-IN+ +OUT

(for example, a sounder

ISOLATING
EARTH

EARTH

EARTH
--

controller circuit) may

BASE require a separate 24
IN L1O IN L1 O IN L1O
L1 UT L1 UT L1 UT

volt supply to operate.

Side B -ve

FYREYE ADDRESSABLE
DETECTORS
A maximum of 32 loop-powered addressable sounders are permitted on the loop. There is no limit
(loop load permitting) to the number of sounder bases that can be connected to a loop. On the
Premier AD Panel, all Sounder Bases are always configured as common sounders.
Short circuit isolators should be used to prevent loosing the whole loop in the event of a single short
circuit fault. They should be fitted to each zone boundary, such that any short circuit will only affect
the devices in 1 zone.
The termination of each detection circuit must be as indicated on the main PCB (See page 15). The
Earthing of the cable screens should be as shown on page 9

Pre-Commissioning Cable Checks

1. +ve in to +ve out less than 24 ohms

2. -ve in to -ve out less than 24 ohms (may need to temporarily disable isolators to measure)
3. +ve to –ve greater than 500k ohm
4. +ve to Earth greater than 1M ohm.
5. -ve to Earth greater than 1M ohm.
6. +ve to –ve less than 50 mV pickup (on AC & DC scales)

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SPECIFIC DEVICE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS:

Fyreye Common Base Fyreye Addressable Detector Relay Base

FE-CB FEA-RB
80-050 80-080
LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT

EARTH EARTH
L2

L2
L1O

L1 O
UT

UT
C

RELAY
OUTPUT
L1

L1
-R

IN

-R

IN
LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT
LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT

Fyreye Loop Isolator Base Note that on the Fyreye Loop Isolator Base, the
FE-IB loop wiring connects to the terminal block on the
80-090 PCB and NOT to the Base Spring Screws.
The terminals are marked + & - in,
EARTH and +,- &- out.
L2

-IN+ +OUT
-- The second –ve contact can be used
L1 O
UT

during commissioning to check the loop

integrity.
(Connect the –in to the spare – out.
L1
-R

IN

Repeat for all isolators. Measure –ve line

resistance with a DVM. Return the –in
LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT cable to its original terminal block.)

LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT

Fyreye Addressable Sounder Base Zeta Glass Manual Call Point (Resetable)
FEA-SB ZT-MCP/AD (/R)
80-100 43-001 (43-002)

LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT

EARTH
L2

L1O
UT
L1
-R

IN

LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT

LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT

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Zeta Input Unit Zeta Input Output Unit

ZIU ZIOU
48-100 + 48-105
+

+
-
-

-
-
47K EOL 0.5W
N/O
CM
N/C
47K EOL 0.5W

LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT

LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT

LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT

Zeta Sounder Controller Circuit Zeta Zone Monitoring Unit +1A PSU
ZSCC ZT-ZM
48-110 48-115

24 Volt 24 Volt
Supply Supply
+

+
-
-

-
-

47K End of 47K End of

Line Resistor Line Resistor

LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT LOOP - IN LOOP - OUT

LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT LOOP + IN LOOP + OUT

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4.6 AUXILIARY INPUT WIRING EXAMPLES

There is one non-latching auxiliary input connection on the Fire Alarm Panel.
Class Change Input (CC): This will energise all alarm outputs continuously when the CC terminals
are shorted together. (This includes the 4 conventional sounder outputs & any loop powered
sounders.)

Typical auxiliary input wiring options

AUX FIRE RELAY

CM NO
CLASS
CHANGE
CLASS
CHANGE 2nd Fire Alarm

The termination for the above inputs must be as indicated on the main PCB (See page 15). The
Earthing of the cable screens should be as shown on page 9.

4.7 AUXILIARY OUTPUT WIRING (VOLTAGE FREE CHANGEOVER CONTACTS)

Auxiliary Fire Output (AUX): Changes over in any fire condition, and be used for driving local fire
fighting equipment such as sprinkler systems, magnetic door holders, air conditioning shut off, etc.

Fault Output (FAULT): This Output is energised in the quiescent condition. In a fault condition, the
output relay turns off, to ensure failsafe operation even in the event of total power loss. That is, the
normally open contact will be closed when there is no fault, and open when there is a fault. This
should be taken into account when any device is connected to the fault relay.

Typical auxiliary output wiring

FAULT
Trigger I/P INDICATION
DEVICE The fault relay is used to
connect to a remote
NOTE: THE NC CONTACT indication device
IS OPEN WHEN THERE IS
NO FAULT.
NO CM NC
FAULT RELAY

AUTO-
Trigger I/P DIALER The fire relay can be used to connect
to various devices which are activated
on a fire alarm. Eg. Auto dialer ,
magnetic door release (24V), sprinkler
system etc.

NO CM NC
FIRE RELAY

The termination for the above inputs must be as indicated on the main PCB (See page 15). The
Earthing of the cable screens should be as shown on page 9.

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5. MOUNTING THE FIRE ALARM PANEL

It is recommended that the panels door be removed to avoid accidental damage. Also, the
termination PCB could be removed and stored in a safe place, while fixing the back box to the wall.

5.1 PLANNING CABLE ENTRY

Fig.2 below shows the location of the cable entries to facilitate planning of wiring (home runs) to be
brought to the panel.

The grommets can be easily removed by a push from inside the control panel box.

If a grommet is removed, fill the hole with a brass cable gland. If any knockout is removed, but
subsequently not used, it should be covered up.

The 230Va.c. Mains cable must be fed into the enclosure via one of the cable entries at the top right
corner of the back box. (Refer to “Connecting the Mains” on Page 8).

5.2 FIXING THE BACK BOX TO THE WALL

Figure 2: Plan view inside the enclosure without PCBs. Side view for surface installation.
255mm
395mm

406mm

480mm 100mm

Fix the enclosure to the wall using the three mounting holes provided.

Check the build & condition of the wall to decide a suitable screw fixing.

The mounting holes are designed for No 8 roundhead or countersunk woodscrews (or similar).

Remove any debris from the enclosure.

Take care not to damage the FACP during installation.

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6 CONNECTING MAINS & BATTERY POWER

6.1 CONNECTING THE MAINS POWER The panel should be connected to 220-240V AC by a 3A
rated spur to the fuse box with 1mm2 to 2.5mm2 3-core
INLET MAINS cable. Nothing else should be connected to this supply.
The cable should be fire resistant
SUPPLY
The Live, Earth and Neutral connections are marked on the
PCB. The Mains is protected by a quick blow 20mm 2A
HBC fuse. (Also known as HRC)
The incoming mains cable should be kept separate from
the zone cables to help minimise mains interference.
Once the mains is connected, the protective cover should
be replaced BEFORE turning on the mains power. This will
minimise the chance of electric shock from the PCB.
MAKE SURE ANY SPARE ENTRY HOLES ARE
COVERED WITH THE PLASTIC GROMMETS PROVIDED
It is advisable to apply power to the panel before
connecting any devices, to check for correct
operation, and to familiarise yourself with the fire
alarm panels controls.

Figure 3: Power Supply PCB layout and Mains connection details

6.2 CONNECTING THE BATTERIES

Although there are many sizes of suitable

battery, the sizes we usually recommend for
the Premier AD are 12V 7Ah,

To calculate the exact requirement, use the

equation in section 10, BATTERY
CONNECTIONS
The two batteries are wired in series.
The +ve of one battery is connected to the red
battery lead.
LINK WIRE The –ve of the other battery is connected to
the black battery lead.
The –ve of the first battery is connected to the
+ve of the second battery using the link wire
supplied.
When fitting the batteries, take care not to
damage the temperature monitoring
thermistors. See figure 4a overleaf.
Figure 4: Battery location and connection details

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THERMISTOR

Figure 4a:Thermistor location

The thermistor is used to prevent overcharging the batteries in high ambient temperatures.

7. FIELD DEVICE TERMINATION

7.1 TERMINATING THE ADDRESSABLE LOOPS AND ALARM (SOUNDER) CIRCUITS.

INLET MAINS
Brass Glands SUPPLY
All cables entering the enclosure
should have brass cable glands,
which will ensure a good ground to
the steel EMC cable grounding plate.
LOOP 1A SND 1 LOOP 1B SND 2 LO OP 2A SND 3 LO OP 2B SND 4 FIRE RELAY FAULT RELAY CLASS CH SERIAL RE PAETER AUX SUP
- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + NO CM NC NO CM NC - + - + - + - +

CONN27
CO NN19 CONN12 CONN20 CO NN13 CONN21 CO NN14 CONN22 CONN18 CONN15 CONN16 CO NN17 CONN28 CO NN24 CONN25 CONN23
The Detector and Sounder circuits
should be connected to the
47W/7
47W/7

CONN6
47W/7

47W/7

47W/7

47W/7

3A H BC C ERAM IC
MAI NS FUSE

appropriate connector block on the

Termination PCB as shown in Figure
MAKE SURE ANY SPARE
ENTRY HOLES ARE 6 below.
COVERED WITH THE CONN29

LIVE NEUT- EAR TH

GROMMETS PROVIDED RAL

All screens should be terminated at

CONN27

CONN4 CONN30 CONN2

the brass earthing strip as shown in
+ -
BATTERY
AC AC
Figure 6
(For detailed detector and alarm
circuit wiring diagrams, please refer
to pages 4 and 5.)

Figure 6: Detector and Sounder Circuit Connection

7.2 AUXILIARY INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINATIONS

Connect auxiliary input and output cables to the appropriate connector block terminals on the Termination
PCB (See Page 15). Screened cables should be terminated as per figure 6.

For a full description of the inputs and outputs available on the Premier AD range of Fire Panels, including
typical wiring diagrams please refer to pages 5 & 6.

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8. DESIGNING THE SYSTEM & CONFIGURING THE FACP

Configuring the premier AD is a fairly straightforward matter. It just takes a bit of thought to
zone allocation during the system design stage.
1. Decide on the zone allocation for the system. Each zone can have a maximum of 16
devices fitted. Consider the simplified 3-storey building below.

SECOND FLOOR ZONE 1: DEVICE ADDRESS 1 TO 16

ZONE 2: DEVICE ADDRESS 17 TO 32
ZONE 3: DEVICE ADDRESS 33 TO 48
FIRST FLOOR ZONE 4: DEVICE ADDRESS 49 TO 64
ZONE 5: DEVICE ADDRESS 65 TO 80
ZONE 6: DEVICE ADDRESS 81 TO 96
ZONE 7: DEVICE ADDRESS 97 TO 112
GROUND FLOOR

2. If loop controlled sounders are to be used, decide if they should operate zonally, or
common. If zonal operation is required, then they should have addresses within the zone
that contains the detectors that will activate them. If the loop sounders are to be common,
then they should be addressed within a zone that contains only output devices. (In the
example above, zone 8 could be used for common loop sounders: address 113 to 126,
which allows 14 devices)
Note: The cabling can be the same whatever method is used. The devices DO NOT have
to be numbered sequentially on the loop. It can be changed from one method to the other,
provided there are free addresses to change the sounder’s zones.

3 After the system has been installed, and the cabling

Fire Alarm Panel
checked and the addresses of each device set, connect
To EN54 pt2 & pt4
the loops to the fire alarm panel and power up the system
System Normal
(mains & batteries). It should say “system normal, and only B
the green Power LED will be lit. There will be the letter
“B” in the bottom left hand corner. This stands for Benign,
or controls OFF.
Fire Alarm Panel
4. Turn the keyswitch to the Controls Enabled Position. To EN54 pt2 & pt4
The Letter “B” will now change to an “A”, for controls System Normal
Active. A

5. Enter the access code 3 6 9. This will take you to the Configuration Menu
configuration menu. In this Menu there are options to 1:Lp1 Dev 4:Messages
view loop contents, configure the panel, edit the device 2:Lp2 Dev 5:Dev Stat
message, or view the status of each device. The Covered 3:Config 6:Covered
option will exit from the menu, and return the panel to
normal operation.
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6. Select Option 3 (Configure). The panel will say Configuration in

Configuration in progress please wait. Progress
This takes around 20 seconds.
Please Wait

7. To check that the panel has read all the devices on CO 00‌SCC 14‌Loop 1
loop 1, select option 1 Lp1 Dev. If the loop contents I/O 01‌ION 00‌DAD 00
are as expected, go to point 8, otherwise go to ZMU 00‌OPT 45‌Cancel
Loop Contents Fault Finding on page 16. HET 03‌BGU 05‌= Exit

8. Select cancel to leave this menu & select CO 00‌SCC 14‌Loop 2

option 2 (Lp2 Dev). If the loop contents are as I/O 01‌ION 00‌DAD 00
expected, go to point 9, otherwise go to ZMU 00‌OPT 45‌Cancel
Loop Contents Fault Finding on page 16. HET 03‌BGU 05‌= Exit

9. Press cancel to leave the menu. The panel is now configured, and will function as a
basic system, (press 6 for covered), but it is more useful to enter device labels, to give a
more precise location of an alarm device. We recommend that the device labels be
entered to allow the panel to be more user friendly during normal operation.

Please Set The

10. Select option 4 for message editing. The panel
Write Enable Switch
will now ask for its write enable switch to be set to
To the On Position
the on position . (This is the dip switch on the CPU
board, switch 1).

11. The panel will now ask for the loop number, and
the loop address of device name to be entered. Press
enter to confirm loop 1, and enter again to confirm
address 001. Enter the device label using the built in Message Editing
keyboard. The label can be 20 characters long, Loop:1 Address:001
so try to be as descriptive as possible. Use the caps Floor 1. Bedroom 20
lock for capital letters. The delete button is used to Can: Exit Ent: Next
correct mistakes. When the label has been entered,
record the device type & label in the system setup
chart in the user manual. Press enter 3 times to move to the next device (or enter the loop
number and address to move forward several places.
12 when all devices have been entered, press Cancel Please Set The
to exit the message editing screen. The panel will ask Write Enable Switch
for the write enable switch to be set back to the off To the Off Position
position .

NOTE: IF THE PANEL IS POWERED DOWN WITH THE WRITE ENABLE SWITCH ON,
IT WILL ERASE THE DEVICE LABELS WHEN IT IS RE-POWERED.

The panel is now configured and ready for operation.

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8.1 LOOP CONTENTS FAULT FINDING

If the loop contents are different to what was expected, then there may be some wrong
connections to devices (they are polarity sensitive), or double addresses on the loop. (A
double address is when 2 or more devices have been set to the same address, so they
both answer at the same time.) If a panel detects a Device Type: HEAT *
double address, it will light the LEDs of the devices Value:26 No Devs:1
with the problem. (NOTE: only detectors will light their ====================
LED. Call points, sounders & interface modules will Loop:1 Address:001
not be indicated)
Return to the configuration menu & select option 5
(Dev status). Wait for the panel to read loop 1 address 001. (If loop 2 is needed, press
2,enter,001,enter).
The panel will give the device type & its analogue value. If the device is configured, there
will be an asterix (*) next to the device type. Number of devices should read 1 (a reading of
2 or more will mean a double address is present).
Press next to move to the next address on the loop. (The Previous button cannot be used
in this menu. It can only be used to scroll between multiple faults or alarms.) Read all
devices on the loop and compare with what was expected. If one address has 2 devices,
and another is “missing”, the missing device could have a wrong address setting. If many
devices are missing, check that they have power. There may be more than one break in
the cable (the panel read all devices when it has a single break, and will report a loop fault
after a minute or so).

8.2 ADDRESS - ZONE TABLE

On the Premier AD, each available address corresponds to a zone, with 1-16 being in
zone 1, 17-32 being in zone 2, 33-48 in zone3 etc.
The table below shows the dip switch settings for each address, and the zone that address
will be in.
Eg to set address 37, find 37 in the table. It is at sw 7,6,5 = 010, and sw 4,3,2,1= 0101
Remembering that 0 = ON & 1 = OFF, the switch settings for 37 are:
7=ON, 6=OFF, 5=ON, 4=ON, 3=OFF, 2=ON, 1=OFF

SW 4,3,2,1
OOOO OOO1 OO1O OO11 O1OO O1O1 O11O O111 1OOO 1OO1 1O1O 1O11 11OO 11O1 111O 1111 LOOP 1 LOOP 2
SW OOO N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ZONE 1 ZONE 9
7,6,5 OO1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ZONE 2 ZONE 10
O1O 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 ZONE 3 ZONE 11
O11 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 ZONE 4 ZONE 12
1OO 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 ZONE 5 ZONE 13
1O1 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 ZONE 6 ZONE 14
11O 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 ZONE 7 ZONE 15
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 N/A ZONE 8 ZONE 16

As an alternative to using this chart, use the table on the following page:-

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ADDRESS SWITCHES ADDRESS SWITCHES ADDRESS SWITCHES ADDRESS SWITCHES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0= n o t u s e d 32 = on on on on on off on 64 = on on on on on on off 96 = on on on on on off off
1= off on on on on on on 33 = off on on on on off on 65 = off on on on on on off 97 = off on on on on off off
2= on off on on on on on 34 = on off on on on off on 66 = on off on on on on off 98 = on off on on on off off
3= off off on on on on on 35 = off off on on on off on 67 = off off on on on on off 99 = off off on on on off off
4= on on off on on on on 36 = on on off on on off on 68 = on on off on on on off 100 = on on off on on off off
5= off on off on on on on 37 = off on off on on off on 69 = off on off on on on off 101 = off on off on on off off
6= on off off on on on on 38 = on off off on on off on 70 = on off off on on on off 102 = on off off on on off off
7= off off off on on on on 39 = off off off on on off on 71 = off off off on on on off 103 = off off off on on off off
8= on on on off on on on 40 = on on on off on off on 72 = on on on off on on off 104 = on on on off on off off
9= off on on off on on on 41 = off on on off on off on 73 = off on on off on on off 105 = off on on off on off off
10 = on off on off on on on 42 = on off on off on off on 74 = on off on off on on off 106 = on off on off on off off
11 = off off on off on on on 43 = off off on off on off on 75 = off off on off on on off 107 = off off on off on off off
12 = on on off off on on on 44 = on on off off on off on 76 = on on off off on on off 108 = on on off off on off off
13 = off on off off on on on 45 = off on off off on off on 77 = off on off off on on off 109 = off on off off on off off
14 = on off off off on on on 46 = on off off off on off on 78 = on off off off on on off 110 = on off off off on off off
15 = off off off off on on on 47 = off off off off on off on 79 = off off off off on on off 111 = off off off off on off off
16 = on on on on off on on 48 = on on on on off off on 80 = on on on on off on off 112 = on on on on off off off
17 = off on on on off on on 49 = off on on on off off on 81 = off on on on off on off 113 = off on on on off off off
18 = on off on on off on on 50 = on off on on off off on 82 = on off on on off on off 114 = on off on on off off off
19 = off off on on off on on 51 = off off on on off off on 83 = off off on on off on off 115 = off off on on off off off
20 = on on off on off on on 52 = on on off on off off on 84 = on on off on off on off 116 = on on off on off off off
21 = off on off on off on on 53 = off on off on off off on 85 = off on off on off on off 117 = off on off on off off off
22 = on off off on off on on 54 = on off off on off off on 86 = on off off on off on off 118 = on off off on off off off
23 = off off off on off on on 55 = off off off on off off on 87 = off off off on off on off 119 = off off off on off off off
24 = on on on off off on on 56 = on on on off off off on 88 = on on on off off on off 120 = on on on off off off off
25 = off on on off off on on 57 = off on on off off off on 89 = off on on off off on off 121 = off on on off off off off
26 = on off on off off on on 58 = on off on off off off on 90 = on off on off off on off 122 = on off on off off off off
27 = off off on off off on on 59 = off off on off off off on 91 = off off on off off on off 123 = off off on off off off off
28 = on on off off off on on 60 = on on off off off off on 92 = on on off off off on off 124 = on on off off off off off
29 = off on off off off on on 61 = off on off off off off on 93 = off on off off off on off 125 = off on off off off off off
30 = on off off off off on on 62 = on off off off off off on 94 = on off off off off on off 126 = on off off off off off off
31 = off off off off off on on 63 = off off off off off off on 95 = off off off off off on off 127 = n o t u s e d
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9. ZONE DISABLEMENT

The Premier AD is designed to operate as a zone based panel. You can therefore
only disable a whole zone. It is not possible to disable individual devices.
9.1 WHY USE ZONE DISABLEMENT
To aid commissioning and assist routine maintenance checks, any of the zones or the sounder
circuits can be disabled.
When a zone (or sounder cct) is disabled, the panel will not respond to any fault or fire signals it
receives from that zone*. This might be used if the system requires routine maintenance, and the
customer needs the system to continue running, but doesn’t want spurious false alarms.
The panel will respond in the usual manner to any events in any non-disabled zones.
The premier AD allows the 4 conventional sounder circuits to be disabled individually, and
also allows the loop powered sounders to be disabled

9.2 TO PROGRAMME ZONE (OR SOUNDERS) AS DISABLED

Any number of zones (or the sounders) can be disabled, but it is good practice to only disable one
zone at a time.
1. Insert and turn control key to enabled position;
2. Press DISABLE button and the ZONE 1 DISABLED LED will flash (The panel is now in
SELECT DISABLEMENT MODE)
3. Press DISABLEMENT SELECT until the required zone or sounder circuit is lit. Press
DISABLEMENT CONFIRM button, and the LED will come on steady, along with the GENERAL
DISABLEMENT LED This section is now disabled*.
4. If more than one zone (or sounder) needs to be disabled, then press DISABLEMENT SELECT
again until the required zone (or sounder) is selected.
5. If the panel needs to be taken out of SELECT DISABLEMENT MODE (eg to silence a fault on
another part of the system), turn the keyswitch off, then back on again.
6. Once all the work has been done the zones need to be enabled again. If the panel is still in
SELECT DISABLEMENT MODE, jump to paragraph 7, otherwise, turn the keyswitch to
controls enabled, press DISABLE button. The panel is now in SELECT DISABLEMENT MODE
7. Press the DISABLEMENT SELECT button until the disabled zone has been selected. Press
DISABLEMENT CONFIRM button to de-select disablement. Scroll to any other disabled zone
and enable in the same way. When all zones are enabled again, the GENERAL
DISABLEMENT LED will turn off. Turn the keyswitch to off position to return the system to
normal.

*To enable the system to be functional in the event of a real fire during
maintenance, the manual call points remain active, even if the zone they are in
has been disabled

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10. TEST MODE

10.1 WHY USE TEST MODE
To aid commissioning and assist routine maintenance check, a non-latching ‘one man test’ facility is
available.

When a detector or manual call point is triggered on any zone in Test, the Alarm sounders operate for
approximately eight seconds on and four seconds off. This cycle continues until the cause of the
Alarm is removed (either by the test smoke clearing from the detector or the manual call point being
reset), sounders will then stop activating.

Should an Alarm occur on a zone that is not programmed to test, the Fire Alarm Panel will cancel the
test mode. After the cause of the alarm has been checked, and the panel reset, test mode will have
to be selected again to resume testing.

10.2 TO PROGRAMME ZONE IN TEST MODE

NOTE: Only one zone can be programmed in test at any one time.

1. Insert and turn control key to enabled position;

2. Press TEST Button, followed by the code 2 4 8.
3. The GENERAL TEST LED will light steady, and Zone 1 test led will flash.
4. Press TEST FUNCTION SELECT button to select the zone to be tested.
5. Press confirm to enter test mode for this function. The LED will now be steady.
6. Once testing of that zone is completed, press TEST FUNCTION SELECT button to move to
another Zone or turn the control key switch to off position to exit test mode.

NOTE: If testing a call point, it will trigger the panel into alarm immediately, but it will need to
stay active for around 8 seconds before the panel registers it as a test mode alarm. If the call
point is active for less than 8 seconds, the sounders WILL NOT RESET.

8.3 TO PROGRAM SOUNDER CIRCUITS IN TEST MODE

NOTE: Only one sounder circuit or the loop sounders can be programmed in test mode at any
one time.
NOTE: Only the ADDRESSABLE SOUNDERS can be tested with the loop sounder one man
test mode. The ASSOCIATED SOUNDER BASES cannot be tested this way because of their
slow stop/start time.

1. Insert and turn control key to enabled position;

2. Press TEST Button, followed by the code 2 4 8.
3. Zone 1 test led will flash.
4. Press TEST FUNCTION SELECT button to select the sounder to be tested.
5. Press confirm to enter test mode for this function. The LED will now be steady.
6. The Sounders will now pulse 3 seconds on, 3 seconds off until they are taken out of test
mode. This allows all the sounders to be tested for correct operation, and dB output.
7. Once testing of that sounder circuit is completed, press TEST FUNCTION SELECT button to
move to another circuit, or turn the control key switch to off position to exit test mode

To test associated sounder bases, use the stop/start sounder button (evacuate). Note that the
sounders will take up to 9 seconds to start.

***NOTE***
Associated sounder bases are controlled by the detector. Removing the detector will leave the
sounder base inoperative.
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11. GENERAL FAULT FINDING

11.1 COMMON FAULT.

This is a general indicator which lights whenever a fault is present. It doesn’t refer to a
specific fault.

11.2 ZONE FAULTS

There are several reasons for the zone fault LED to light.
1. There is a break, or short circuit to devices in that zone,
2. A device has been removed from that zone
3. A device in that zone is communicating a fault condition to the panel with its analogue value. A
value less than 8 is usually a fault condition. (This could be a zone monitor reporting a fault in its
external PSU for example.)
The LCD screen should give further information about the [01] *** FAULT ***
fault. It may give the loop, address & label of the device
causing a problem. If it reports a loop fault, then this indicates ====================
a break (or short) in the loop cable. (note that if Spurs Lp:1 Ad:001 Zn:01
are used, the panel may not detect the brake, but will still
report the device missing)
Entering the device status menu & viewing the address
which shows a fault will also help identify the problem.
If the device is present, but gives a fault value (less than 8),
Device Type: ZMU *
then there is a problem with that device or one of its add on Value:04 No Devs:1
components (eg power supply) ====================
If the device is missing (NONE*), then :- Loop:1 Address:001
Check the device has not been removed
Check that there is power to the base
Check that its address hasn’t been changed (compare to system set-up chart)
Check that the base contacts are clean and free from dirt & corrosion
If possible, try a replacement head (remembering to set the correct address)

11.3 SUPPLY FAULTS

a. BATTERY FAULT
Loss of Battery power – Remedy
i. Check battery fuse FS2.
ii. Check that battery connections are secure.
b. CHARGER FAULT
Loss of Mains power – Remedy *** FAULT ***
i. Check mains fuse (Conn 6).
ii. Check that main power is present. Charger or Battery
iii. Check charger fuse FS1.
c. LOW BATTERY
Low Battery voltage detected – Remedy
i. Check battery voltage. (should be around 26-27V)
ii. Check that 2 x 12v batteries are connected in SERIES) to give 24V
iii. Check that charger fuse FS1 is ok
Other possible causes of supply faults are:-
Wrong Charging Voltage.
The charging voltage should be 28.3V off load at 22-24oC. If it has been altered, reset using
potentiometer VR1
Overcharged Batteries.
Remove the batteries and measure the voltage. If it is reading over 27.4 then the batteries
are overcharged. Try to run the panel on batteries only for half an hour or so to try to
discharge the batteries. If this doesn’t solve the problem, replacement batteries will be
required.

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11.4 EARTH FAULTS

An EARTH fault indicates that something is shorting to earth *** FAULT ***
(usually through the cable screen). Disconnect the earth
screens one at a time to determine the problem line. Earth Fault
(Note: connecting other equipment , eg an oscilloscope , to
the panel can give an earth fault)
The voltage between battery –Ve and earth should be 14-16 volts. If it is not, the voltage should
indicate what is shorting to earth.
***DO NOT DISCONNECT THE MAINS EARTH CONNECTION. THIS WILL CAUSE A PROBLEM
WITH THE PANELS OPERATION***
11.5 DOUBLE ADDRESS

This indicates that a double address has been detected. This usually happens if a head is replaced
during maintenance, and its address has been wrongly set. The panel will report 2 fault addresses,
one will be the double address, and the other will be a missing device. As a further aid to finding the
fault, the panel will light the LEDs of any detectors with a double address (Call points, Sounders & I/O
units will not be indicated as they have no panel controlled LED to light up)

11.6 SYSTEM FAULT

A system fault is an abnormal microprocessor running condition due to various unexpected
phenomena
This will result in the panel attempting to correct itself. Should this fault occur, the System Fault LED,
General Fault LED, General Fault relay and fault internal buzzer will be constantly active until the
control keyswitch is turned from off position to control enable position. This should cause this fault
condition to reset. If not, consult your supplier.
**Note that the system fault LED will Light if the Write enable switch is left on after entering a device
message. This is to warn of the risk of erasing the stored data. Use the keyswitch to reset after the
switch has been turned off.

11.7 PRE-ALARM

This is not a fault condition. The panel has detected a high reading from one of the devices on
the loop. This could be caused by a fire starting (in which case it acts as an early warning), or
it could be caused by a contaminated head. The panel will report the location of the problem
device, which should then be investigated.

11.8 SOUNDER FAULTS

On the premier AD there are separate fault indications for each

*** FAULT ***
sounder circuit, and a separate one for the loop sounders.
Sounder Fault
Conventional sounders:

The fault LED will flash for an open circuit fault, and will be steady for a short circuit fault.

Check that the correct END of Line resistor has been fitted. (10K – brown, black, orange, gold)
Check that all sounder fuses are OK (FS4, FS5,FS6 & FS7 – 250mA TD)
If working on an existing installation, check that the devices are polarised. (See Page 5)
Check cable continuity (remove from panel and measure continuity. Should read 10K)
Loop controlled sounders:
If sounder circuit controllers are used, check as per conventional sounder, and also check its power
supply.
For loop powered sounders, check that all sounders are communicating, and check their analogue
value. If a sounder is returning a value less than 8, then it has detected an internal fault and should
be replaced.
If they are not communicating, then check that they have power, and that the power is connected the
correct way. If they have power, they may be damaged. Try a replacement if available.

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11.9 LOOP WIRING FAULTS

A loop fault can be caused by a break, or short circuit in the

*** FAULT ***
Loop wiring. Open the panel and look for the 4 green LEDs on
the termination PCB. Under normal conditions these should be Loop Fault Exists
all lit steady. The LEDs represent Loop1 Side A, Loop 1 side B,
Loop2 Side A and Loop 2 side B.

If both loop LEDs for either loop are off, then this indicates that there is a short on the loop that the
isolators couldn’t bypass. (Check that the isolators are enabled, and aren’t set for a cable continuity
check). Split the loop half way, and check if either side of the loop will power up. Continue making
more splits until the short has been found.

If The LEDs for a loop are flashing (both on, side a only, both on, side b only etc), then this indicated
a break in the wiring. This could be caused by either a break, or a pair of isolators shutting down a
short circuit. If there are several missing devices (wait for the zone fault LED & check the addresses
in that zone), then there is probably a short circuit on the loop (look for isolators lit Yellow or flashing).
The missing devices should give an indication of the section with the break. Investigate that section
as per the dead short circuit fault tracking method, as described above.

If there are no missing devices, then there is probably a simple break. Disconnect one side of the
loop and check which devices can be read. The break should be after the last read device.

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12. STANDBY BATTERY REQUIREMENTS

The Following Table shows the Quiescent, Fault & alarm currents of the main parts of a Premier AD
Fire Alarm System

Device Product Code Iq Iflt Ialm Max Max

per per
(mA) (mA) (mA)
Loop System

PREMIER AD FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL NPAD 150 200 350 N/A 1
PREMIER AD REPEATER PANEL REP-AD 200 220 220 N/A 1

Fyreye Addressable Ionisation Smoke Detector FEAI2000 0.6 N/A 2 126 126
Fyreye Addressable Optical Smoke Detector FEAO2000 0.6 N/A 2 126 126
Fyreye Addressable Heat Detector FEAH2000 0.6 N/A 2 126 126
Fyreye Addressable High Temperature Heat Detector FEAHH2000 0.6 N/A 2 126 126
Fyreye Addressable Multi-point Detector FEAOH2000 0.6 N/A 2 126 126
Fyreye Addressable Carbon Monoxide Detector FEAHH2000 0.6 N/A 2 126 126
Fyreye Addressable Sounder Base FEA-SB 0 N/a 3* 126 126

Zeta Addressable Call Point ZT-MCP/AD 0.4 N/a 13 126 126

Zeta Weatherproof Addressable Call Point ZT-MCP/AD/WP 0.4 N/a 13 126 126

Zeta Input Unit ZIU 2 2 10 126 126

Zeta Input Output Unit ZIOU 2 2 10 16 16
Zeta Sounder Control Module ZSCC 2 2 10 16 16
Zone Monitor Unit ZT-ZM 2 2 50 126 126

Fyreye Addressable Beam Detector (5-50m) ZTA-FR50 t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c.
Fyreye Addressable Beam Detector (50-100m) ZTA-FR100 t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c.
Fyreye Plus Addressable Aspiration Detector FE+50/AD t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c. t.b.c.

Zeta Addressable Maxitone Sounder ZAMT 1.5 N/a 9 32 32

Zeta Addressable Miditone Sounder ZAMD 1.5 N/a 9 32 32
Zeta Addressable Securetone Sounder ZAST 1.5 N/a 9 32 32
Zeta Addressable Remote LED Indicator ZTA/LE2 1.5 N/a 10 32 32

Zeta Conventional Maxitone Sounder ZMT/8 0 N/a 15 N/a N/a

Zeta Conventional Miditone Sounder ZMD/8 0 N/a 15 N/a N/a
Zeta Conventional Securetone Sounder ZST/8 0 N/a 15 N/a N/a
Zeta Conventional Megatone Sounder ZIDC 0 N/a 200 N/a N/a
Zeta Conventional Flasher ZFL2RR 0 N/a 90 N/a N/a
Zeta Conventional Sounder Flasher ZLT/8RR 0 N/a 110 N/a N/a
Zeta Conventional 6” Bells ZTB6B/24 0 N/a 25 N/a N/a
Zeta Conventional 8” Bells ZTB8B 0 N/a 35 N/a N/a

Fyreye Conventional Optical Detector FEO2000 0.06 N/a 25 N/a N/a

Fyreye Conventional Heat Detector (A1R) FEHR2000 0.04 N/a 25 N/a N/a
Fyreye Conventional Heat Detector (CS) FEFH2000 0.04 N/a 25 N/a N/a

* 3 mA Version of sounder base due May 2004. Any supplied before this date will take up to 9 mA.

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12.1 STANDBY BATTERY CALCULATION

In order to calculate the standby battery size required, the following formula can be used:-

Battery Size (Standby time in Amp Hours) = 1.25 x [(TALM x IALM) + (TSBY x (IQP + IQZ))]

Where:
TALM = Maximum time in hours required for the alarm [½ hour is most common time]

IALM = Total Alarm Current in amps for all alarm devices connected to the alarm circuits

TSBY = Standby time in hours for the system after mains failure [normally 24, 48 or 72 hr]

IQP = Quiescent current in amps of control panel in fault condition [because of mains failure]

IQZ = Quiescent current in amps of all detection zones. Eg Ion detector 0.00005 Amp
(50 µA) , Optical Detector = 0.0001 Amp (100 µA)

Typical Example:

A system comprises of 80 Addressable Optical detectors, 80 Sounder bases and the required
standby is 24 hours. It will need to operate in alarm for ½ hour.

Calculate the battery size required.

TALM = 0.5 Hr
IAlm-snd = 80 x 0.003 =0.24A
TSBY = 24 Hr
IQP = 0.200A
IAP = 0.350A
IQZ = 80 x 0.0006 =0.048A [the quiescent current for an Addressable Optical detector is 600 µA
Ialm = Ialm-snd + IAP
Therefore using the equation:

Battery Size (Standby time in Amp Hours) = 1.25 x [(TALM x IALM) + (TSBY x (IQP + IQZ))]

Battery Size (Standby time in Amp Hours) = 1.25 x [(0.5 x (0.35+0.24)) + (24 x (0.2 + 0.048))]

Battery Size (Standby time in Amp Hours) = 1.25 x [0.295 + (24 x 0.248)]

Battery Size (Standby time in Amp Hours) = 1.25 x [0.295 + 5.952]

Battery Size (Standby time in Amp Hours) = 1.25 x 6.247

Battery Size (Standby time in Amp Hours) = 7.80 Amp Hours

This system would require a minimum of 7.80 batteries, so we would recommend using 7Ah
batteries.

Note: This calculation is based on the 3mA sounder base.

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13. PCB TERMINATION CONNECTIONS.

LOOP 1A SND 1 LOOP 1B SND 2 LOOP 2A SND 3 LOOP 2B SND 4 FIRE RELAY FAULT RELAY CLASS CH SERIAL REPAETER AUX SUP
- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + NO CM NC NO CM NC - + - + - + - +

CONN19 CONN12 CONN20 CONN13 CONN21 CONN14 CONN22 CONN18 CONN15 CONN16 CONN17 CONN28 CONN24 CONN25 CONN23

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15
CONN27

47W/7
14

47W/7
CONN6
47W/7

47W/7

47W/7

47W/7
FS3

3A HBC CERAMIC
MAINS FUSE
FS4 FS5 FS6 FS7

CONN29
16
20 LIVE NEUT- EARTH
RAL

CONN27
FS1 FS2
19 18 17
CONN4 CONN30 CONN2

+ - AC AC
BATTERY

13.1 CONNECTIONS

Connection No Description Use

1 LOOP 1A +&- Connect to loop 1 side A
2 SND 1 +&- Connect to sounder circuit 1 (sirens/bells)
3 LOOP 1B +&- Connect to loop 1 side B
4 SND 2 +&- Connect to sounder circuit 2 (sirens/bells)
5 LOOP 2A +&- Connect to loop 2 side A
6 SND 3 +&- Connect to sounder circuit 3 (sirens/bells)
7 LOOP 2B +&- Connect to loop 2 side B
8 SND 4 +&- Connect to sounder circuit 4 (sirens/bells)
9 FIRE RELAY NO/CM/NC Activates on fire (including test mode)
10 FAULT RELAY NO/CM/NC Normally powered ie NO is closed with no fault
11 CLASS CHANGE Join terminals to activate sounders
12 SERIAL REPEATER +&- Connect to RS485 Repeater (2 or 4 cores)
13 AUX SUP +&- 24 volt supply for repeater
14 CONN 27 EARTH connection to display PCB & SCREEN TAG
15 CONN 6 MAINS TERMINAL BLOCK
16 CONN 29 Filtered mains to transformer
17 AC AC Connected to transformer secondary (30VAC)
18 THERMISTOR Thermistor to prevent thermal overcharge
19 BATTERY + & - Connect 2 x 12V SLA batteries in SERIES (ie 24V)
20 CONN 3 50 way ribbon cable to display PCB

13.2 FUSES

FUSE NO DESCRIPTION RATING

FS1 Charger Fuse 2.5A time delay 5 x 20mm glass
FS2 Battery Fuse 2.5A time delay 5 x 20mm glass
FS3 Aux Supply 200mA time delay 5 x 20mm glass
FS4 Sounder circuit 1 250mA time delay 5 x 20mm glass
FS5 Sounder circuit 2 250mA time delay 5 x 20mm glass
FS6 Sounder circuit 3 250mA time delay 5 x 20mm glass
FS7 Sounder circuit 4 250mA time delay 5 x 20mm glass
INLET FUSE Mains Protection Fuse 3.15A Quick Blow HBC 5 x 20mm ceramic
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14. PANEL SPECIFICATIONS

14.1 ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION VALUE

ENCLOSURE SIZE 480 x 395 x 100 mm

TOP CABLE ENTRIES 20 x 19mm DIA GROMMETED ENTRIES
BOTTOM CABLE ENTRIES 10 x 19mm KNOCKOUT ENTRIES
REAR CABLE ENTRIES 2 SNAP OUTS, 60 x 20mm

14.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION VALUE

MAINS VOLTAGE 230V AC +/- 10% @ 50/60 Hz

BATTERY VOLTAGE 24V DC (2 X 12V SLA BATTERY)
SYSTEM VOLTAGE 24V DC NOMINAL (18 – 32 V)
SYSTEM VOLTAGE RIPPLE 2V PK-PK MAX
CHARGER SIZE UP TO 7AH in 24 Hours
ZONE VOLTAGE 24V DC NOMINAL (+9 volt data)
SOUNDER ALARM OUTPUTS 4 x 250mA @ 24V DC (Nominal)
AUXILIARY FAULT OUTPUT 1 x RELAY SELV (1A MAX)
AUXILIARY FIRE OUTPUT 1 x RELAY SELV (1A MAX)
NUMBER OF LOOPS 2 LOOPS
MAXIMOM NUMBER OF ZONES 16 ZONES
MAXIMUM LOOP CAPACITY 126 DEVICES PER LOOP
MAXIMUM ZONE CAPACITY 16 DEVICES PER ZONE
MAXIMUM LOOP RESISTANCE 25 ohms
MAXIMUM LOOP CAPACITANCE 0.3µF
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE PICKUP ALLOWED 50mV
REMOTE SOUNDER ACTIVATION VIA N/O CONTACTS
SOUNDER END OF LINE DEVICE 10 K RESISTOR
CHARGER VOLTAGE 28.3V @ 22-24oC (NO BATTERY CONNECTED)
LOOP SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION 750mA
CHARGER SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION Batteries less than 20V
TOTAL CHARGER OUTPUT 1.5 Amp

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