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Technical Data
PR000-00-513-05
Effective
January 2018
Installation and User manual for the
conventional range of fire panels
EATON
www.eaton.com
Repeater panel
The 8 zone panel has a RS485 repeater output as standard . Some
2 and 4 zone panels have been factory configured with a repeater
panel as a special order, however this facility is no longer provided
for new panels .
The repeater panel has been designed to provide a cost effective
installation solution, requiring only two interconnecting wires from
the master panel . Several repeater panels can be installed from
the master panel by ‘cascading’ each repeater panel, again only
two interconnecting wires are required between each repeater
panel .
As each repeater has its own mains supply and standby battery
the main panel standby time is not affected by the number of
repeater panels installed .
The repeater panel is suitable for up to 8 zones and displays all the
same indications as the main panel, but with the addition of an
indicator test and mute buzzer facility .
Repeater panel wiring
Connect the repeater, RS485 TX+ and Tx- terminals of the main-
panel, to the repeater panel positive and negative input terminals
(Figure 11) .
•
Main Panel Repeater Panel
•
TX+ to +ve input terminal
•
TX- to -ve input terminal
Figure 9. Repeater panel connections
The minimum required cable size is 1mm
2
with a maximum length
of 2km .
Installation check
With the EOLM-1’s and EOL resistors fitted in the main panel,
connect the mains supply and battery . Check the green power on
LED is lit and that no other indicators are lit .
Check the panel operates correctly by entering the access
code (3112), then silence, then reset, check all indicators show
momentarily .
Check each zone and alarm line for open and short circuit fault
monitoring .
Zone circuits
Disconnect the mains and battery supply, wire in the zone circuits,
one at a time, with the EOLM-1 transferred to the end of the zone
(check polarity) but with no detectors fitted .
Power up the panel by connecting the mains supply and battery .
Check that the last call point in each zone operates correctly by
using the supplied call point test key . Reset the panel after each
activation .
Fit all the detectors (a zone at a time) and check the panel shows
healthy . If there is a problem (zone fault showing) check the faulty
circuit for continuity, correct polarity and polarity of the base
diodes .
CAUTION
DO NOT USE A HIGH VOLTAGE TESTER WHEN WIRING IS
CONNECTED TO ANY ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
Sounder circuits
Disconnect the mains and battery supply . Wire in the sounder
circuits, one at a time, transferring the end of line resistor to the
end sounder/bell on each circuit .
Power up the panel as before and verify that no faults show .
If there is a fault indication check the affected circuit for short
circuit, continuity and polarity .
CAUTION
DO NOT USE A HIGH VOLTAGE TESTER WHEN WIRING IS
CONNECTED TO ANY ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
Commissioning the system
Assuming that the installation instructions and installation checks
have been carried out successfully the fire alarm system is ready
for commissioning .
Each detector and call point should be tested in turn to ensure that
it operates, indicates the correct zone fire LED and operates the
alarm output correctly, ensuring all sounders/bells operate .
Walk test facility
A walk test function has been included in this range of panels to
enable one person (electrical contractor or installer) to test the
fire detection system without an assistant . This function is for the
sole use of the electrical contractor or installer and not for normal
operational use .
The walk test facility access code is located inside the fire detec-
tion control panel .
Once the walk test code has been correctly entered the ‘test in
progress’ indicator will show and the buzzer will pulse, this sets a
time window of 10 minutes .
If a detector or call point is triggered within this period the sound-
ers will operate for a short time then the system will automatically
reset ready for the next call point or detector activation .
If a detector or call point is not operated within the 10 minute
period then the system will automatically reset and return to
normal operation .
The walk test facility can be terminated at any time during test by
pressing the ‘reset’ button .
