ZX Fire Alarm Control Panels
MORLEY-IAS
Installation Manual
Document No. 996-174-000-1, Revision: 01
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3.4.3 Detection
Loops
The control panel supports analogue detectors with a digital, data transmission system. It
provides power and communicates with the initiating devices over a two-wire circuit.
EN54
!
EN54-2 13.7
Maximum of 512
sensors / MCPs
per panel.
Depending on protocol, it is possible for up to 1000 addressable input
points to be connected to the panel.
To comply with EN54-2 requirements, a maximum of 512 sensors /
MCPs (input points) only should be connected to the control panel
across all analogue detection loops (the limit for the ZX10Se is 1024 as
it comprises two ZX5Se FACPs). This limit includes any conventional
detectors / call points connected to the system via zone monitors.
The detection circuit should be separated from other cable runs to minimize the risk of
external interference. Under extremely noisy conditions, twisted pair wire is recommended
to reduce interference.
The Detection Loop Circuits are supervised and power limited.
Shielded cable should be used for all detection (SLC) circuits. It is important that the shield is
always terminated to a good earth connection at both ends of the loop. Mineral insulated copper
cable (MICC) is recommended for the best screening purposes. However, most of the established
brands of fire-related, screened cables are suitable. Refer to Section 3.4.13 for a list of
recommended cables.
The core size, length of wiring run and detection circuit loading will produce a voltage drop along
the length of the cable. To determine if the installed loop driver can fully support the planned loop
configuration, use the detector manufacturers’ calculations for voltage and capacitance.
ALWAYS check that conductors of appropriate diameter are used so that the voltage at
the detectors is within the detector manufacturer’s specification.
The maximum permitted impedance for the SLC Loop is dependent on the loop driver
card fitted and loop loading conditions. Please refer to the loop and battery calculator
tool for specific recommendations.
The following table lists the maximum recommended cable loop lengths for each detection loop
type. Wiring to external devices should follow the appropriate manufacturer’s instructions. Again,
refer to the loop and battery calculator tool for site-specific recommendations.
Loop Driver
Maximum Loop Length
MICC
1.5mm
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
Morley-IAS
2 km
1 km
1.5 km
2 km
System Sensor
2 km
1 km
1.5 km
2 km
Apollo
2 km
1 km
1.5 km
2 km
Hochiki 2
km
1 km
1.5 km
2 km
Nittan
1 km
0.8km
1 km
1 km
Table 3 – Maximum Loop Lengths
NOTE 1: Cable runs in excess of 2km are not recommended. Otherwise, cable capacitance
(Max. 0.5µF per loop) and inductance may start to interfere with data transmission. For systems
with Nittan detectors, cable runs should not exceed ½ km. Refer to the cable manufacturer’s
quoted figures for maximum cable capacitance.
The SLC (detector) circuits should be installed as loops with or without isolator modules. The
wiring details are as described below.
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