PREMIER EVACS 1-16 INSTRUCTION MANUAL: 2-ZONE NETWORKED VOICE ALARM PANEL
Document no: GLT-237-7-1
PAGE 8
Issue: 1.5
Date: 02/04/2014
Recommended cable types and their limitations
All wiring must be installed to meet BS5839: Pt1: 2002 + A2:2008 and BS 7671:2008 (IEE Wiring Regulations)
standards. Other National standards of fire alarm system installation should be adhered to where applicable.
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 + A2:2008, 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 (including the 30 min survival time of Annex E)
Enhanced fire resisting cable – to PH120 classification of EN 50200 (including the 120 min survival time of BS 8434-2)
(Note that all cables should be at least 1mm
2
cross section
On the Premier EVACS 1-16 Panel the general recommendation would be to use standard fire resistant cable, such as
GLT Exports Fire Defence Cable, Firetuff
, FP200 or an equivalent. These cables are screened, and will provide good
EMC 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).
Mains wiring recommendations
The Mains supply to the VACIE is fixed wiring, using
Fire resisting
3-core cable (Between 1 mm² and 2.5mm²), fed
from an isolating double pole switch fused spur, and fused at 5A.
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
