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Introducing the EP203/CON 3 zonesensitive

automatic
extinguisher panel from Context Plus.
Businesses
Businesses with concentrated
with concentrated sensitive electronic devices,
electronic museums, or
devices, museums, or archive centersneed
archive centers need
fire extinguishing systems which do not leave collateral damages due to agent dischargeand
fire extinguishing systems which do not leave collateral damages due to agent discharge
LPCB certified to EN 12094 part 1 (Fixed Firefighting
and
Systems - Components for Gas Extinguishing Systems)
require rapid suppression during early stages of fire growth. Unsuitable fire suppression
require rapid suppression during early stages of fire growth. Unsuitable fire suppression systems systems
and EN54 partscause
could 2 & 4, as
themuch
panel significant
epitomises quality,
property damages and financial losses as the fire itself. Context
durability and reliability and is ideal for use in any area
could cause as much significant property damages and financial losses as the fire itself. Context
housing expensive, dangerous or irreplaceable items of
Plus Clean Agent Systems are the right choice in these cases. It is affordable and has integrated
Plus Clean Agent Systems are the right choice in these cases. It is affordable and has integrated
equipment.
up-to-date technology. Our systems will provide peace of mind for customers worldwide.
up-to-date technology. Our systems will provide peace of mind for customers worldwide.
Featuring an intuitive 128 x 64 pixel two-colour graphic
display that gives clear and concise feedback to the user,
installer and commissioning engineer, the panel also includes
HFC
HFC- - 227 EA It can be used on many types of
HFC
HFC- - 227 It can be used on many types of
six monitored inputs (including hold and abort), a time stamped
EA fires. It is environmentally friendly.
log, adjustable flood times and volt-free changeover relays for
Context Plus HFC227ea fires. It is environmentally friendly.
Context Plus HFC227ea It has Zero ozone-depleting poten-
fire, local fire, 1st stage active, 2nd stage active, extractor fan
(CF 3 CHFCF 3 Heptafluoropro- It has Zero ozone-depleting poten-
(CF 3 CHFCF 3 Heptafluoropro- tial, low global warning potential
and fault. pane) is a UL listed colourless, tial, low global warning potential
and short atmospheric lifetime.
pane) is a UL listed colourless,
The panel is supplied in an durable enclosureodourless, with all of its
odourless, liquefied com- and short atmospheric lifetime.
Context Plus systems
liquefied com-
electronics - apart from its powerful 3A EN54-4pressed switch modegas. It suppresses fire
PSU - mounted are certified and comply
Featureson a detachable metal bridge primarilyplate for easeby ofphysically cooling
pressed gas. It suppresses fire
with the quality
Key
installation.  A wide range of ancillaries are also available
primarily by physically cooling
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS

Key Features down the flame through lower-

0832-CPD-0794 requirements specified
including remote status units, hold-off and abort ingbuttons,
the line
down flame through LPCB Ref. 176c
lower-
to EN
a12094-1 (2003)
 Engineered and pre-engineered
in the standards.
temperature to point at
terminators
 systemsand available
Engineered output expansion relay boards.
and pre-engineered ing
whichtemperature
combustion
EN 54-2/A2
toENa54-4/A2
point (2007)
(2006)at
reactions
systems available
which combustion
sustained. reactions
 Key Features
 Effective and fast fire suppres- cannot be
Effective and fast fire
sion against electrical firesuppres- cannot be sustained.
sion against electrical fire As a waterless fire suppres-
• LPCB approved to EN 12094 part 1 and EN54 it parts 2 & 4 • Wide range of monitored inputs and auxiliary outputs
Widely applicable, from sensitive As a waterless
sant, leaves fireresidue,
no suppres- water
(seewaterschematic overleaf)
• Functions as a standard three zone fire panel with
 Widely applicable,
electrical equipment from sensitive
to industrial sant,
or it leavesItno
corrosion. has residue,
acceptable
additional
electrical
applications circuitry
equipment for controlling the or
to industrial
using flammable release of
corrosion.
toxicity for useIt has • Abort and hold inputs allow the panel’s release
acceptable
in occupied
fire-suppressing
applications
liquid usinggas into protected areas
flammable toxicity sequence to be cancelled or suspended at any time
spaces for use in occupied
at design concentration.
• Unique
liquid
128 non
x 64-pixel graphical display facilitates
spaces • Time-stamped event log
at design concentration.
straightforward system programming • RS485 connections for up to eight flush or surface
Electrically conductive

remote status units with their own LCDs, manual release

 Electrically non - conductive
• Any combination
toxicityoffor
activated
use in zones can be
and mode (auto/manual) switches. Single gang economy
Acceptable
programmed to automatically
for use in start the panel’s POWERFUL
status units (without an LCD) are also available
 Acceptable
extinguishant release sequence
occupied and toxicity
concentrated
POWERFUL
• Extensive range of commissioning and engineering
spaces and concentrated
occupied INTELLIGENT
• spaces
Includes a pull-down front-panel manual release INTELLIGENT
 button functions
and two
No residue keyswitches
to clean up after for
dis-accessing the panel’s EFFICIENT
 No functions
charge and
and toggling
toenvironmentally between
dis- auto/manual mode • Optional relay expansion boards and single gang abort
SAFE and hold buttons
residue clean up after EFFICIENT
• Three conventional sounder circuits (two x 1st
friendly
charge and environmentally
stage, one x 2nd stage) AFE• Ideal for use in computer rooms, telecommunication
friendly
 Whole systems UL listed COST-SEFFECTIVE centres, archive storage areas, chemical plants, generator
• WholePowerful 3A EN54-4 compliant switch mode PSUCOST-EFFECTIVE
systems UL listed rooms, museums, etc
• Low quiescent current - less than 40mA on mains fail • System line terminator included with all panels
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How do automatic extinguisher systems work?

Automatic extinguisher systems 7-segment displays and look-up records the number of occasions the
work by controlling the release of sheets ... everything is in plain panel has been in alarm, a time-
fire-suppressing gas into areas English. stamped log, support for up to two
where fires need to be put out Despite the EP203/CON’s ease of solenoids or multiple Metrons and
quickly, with minimal damage to the programming, it is one of the most volt-free changeover relay contacts
equipment being protected. A typical powerful extinguisher panels on the for fire, local fire, first stage active,
automatic extinguisher system market. It includes three second stage active, extract fan
comprises the fire suppressing agent conventional detector circuits and and fault.
– usually an inert gas such as three conventional sounder circuits
Argonite – storage containers, For additional flexibility, up to eight
(2 x 1st stage, 1 x 2nd stage), all of
release valves, fire detectors, the flush or surface remote status units,
which are line monitored for open
control panel (and ancillaries), each with their own displays,
and short circuit faults. Any
delivery piping and dispersion manual release mechanisms and
combination of activated detector
nozzles. mode switches, can be connected to
zones can be programmed to
the EP203/CON via a monitored
Fitting an extinguishing system automatically activate the panel’s
RS485 bus. Single gang economy
clearly requires a degree of extinguishant release sequence,
status units without a display are
expertise.  However, the which can be set to operate with or
also available (8 per system). The
EP203/CON is incredibly easy to without a delay. No less than six
availability of these and a host of
install. It is the first EN 12094 part 1 monitored inputs are also provided,
other ancillary devices including
compliant extinguisher panel to including Hold and Abort for
system line terminators and hold
feature an intuitive 128 x 64 pixel suspending or cancelling the release
off/abort buttons, makes the
display that gives clear and concise sequence at anytime. An optional
EP203/CON ideal for use in
feedback to the user, installer and relay expansion board can also be
computer rooms, telecommunication
commissioning engineer. This allows fitted to provide reset, mode,
centres, archive storage areas,
engineers to commission with discharged, hold and abort outputs.
chemical plants, generator rooms,
confidence without having to refer to Other features include adjustable museums and more.
complicated LED arrays, convoluted flood times, an alarm counter that

An overview of the EP203/CON’s inputs and outputs

2nd stage
1st stage

Detection
1st stage

Sounder
1 2 3
Zones Circuits
Relay Outputs
Extinguishant

Fire
Gas low pressure switch
Local Fire
Gas

Extinguisher Control Panel Instructions

EXTINGUISHER RELEASE
PULL DOWN and PUSH BUTTONS
Gas flow detection switch
1st stage active
Activate extinguisher solenoid
2nd stage active

Fault
Extract fan switch

Relay Provides reset, mode,

Board discharged, hold and
Mode/ESU

abort outputs
Release

RS485
Abort
Hold

EXTINGUISHER RELEASE EXTINGUISHER RELEASE EXTINGUISHER RELEASE

PULL DOWN and PUSH BUTTONS PULL DOWN and PUSH BUTTONS PULL DOWN and PUSH BUTTONS

Economy Status Units

(Max. 8) Input Switches Remote Status Units
(Max. 8)
 Products
System & Descriptions
Components
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Electronic Solenoid
3 Zone Automatic sure Output
from theExpansion
top of the Flexible Hoses
Flush Mounting Surface Mounting
Extinguisher Panel piston inRelay
the cylinder
Board Remote Status Unit Remote Status Unit
Our Elec- valve, allowing the piston
tronic so- to slide upward and com-
UL Certified Hi-Tech lenoid mence cylinder discharge.
valve is a The cylinder discharge
HFC227ea Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
Part No: EP203/CON
normally valve equipped with a so-
Part No: EP212
Our hoses are made of
Part No: EP210F
Nozzles
Part No: EP210S
closed lenoid valve is actuated by high pressure hydraulic
Includes
CPall of the circuitry for Mounts inside the EP203 panel Includes a status LCD, manual Includes a status LCD, manual
Models: 50025-2 valve
controlling the extinguishant thetocontrol panelchangeover
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per EP203. Weatherproof centers
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W467 x H293 x D100 mm during
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Part No: EP211 Part No: EP214 Plus Part No: CP150ALB (Abort) Part No: CP100RLR
Models : CP 50138-2 (N.O.)
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tial, low global warning potential
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release output to be terminated
listed colourless,
be used to delay/hold off or
driven
that can be used to remotely
and short atmospheric
(auto/manual) switch and to a gas release solenoid. Max. 2 cancel/abort the extinguishant tems
trigger thelifetime.
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three status clean agent
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for manual
EP203 (one ac-liquefied
EP214 is supplied piston com-
that
release.
depresses
Order CP150ALB for
a extingushant release sequence.
EP203. with the EP203). Abort or CP200HBL for Hold.
certified and
tuation of pressed
cylinder, gas.
and It suppresses fire Supplied with a hinged
inder, indicates pressure Schrader check covers
Hinged protective valve. areIt is protective cover.
loss,
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Features a signal to made primarily
of solid Brass.byIt is physically
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supplied with both.
of high quality comply with the
W87 x H87 x D35mm W55 x H55 x D22mm W89 x H93 x D59mm (without cover) W89 x H93 x D59mm (without cover)
the extinguishing control down the
self-venting with a safety flame through lower-
Brass, and mounts directly quality require-
 Engineered and pre-engineered ing temperature to a point at
panel
EP215whenIP66pressure drops
Extinguishant pin to prevent
BF372 accidental
Yellow Extinguishant on top of the cylinder
systems available COMMISSIONING
ments specified
& ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS
Hold Off/Abort Buttons
to below 291±10 psig. which
Release Call
discharge. Point, combustion
Surface Zone selection:
•reactions
valves. • Mode exceptions:
Selects the zone combination that Selects the default setting mode
 Effective and fast fire suppres- cannot be sustained. starts the extinguishant release
in the stan-
when the mode input is in Fault
sequence and/or Disabled
sion against electrical fire
As a waterless fire suppres- • Extinguishant delay: • Earth fault:
dards.
Sets the countdown duration Disables/enables the panel’s earth
Latching Solenoidfrom
 Widely applicable, with Local Manual
sensitive Control
sant, it leaves noHead
residue,before
waterextinguishant release fault monitoring circuitry
electrical equipment to industrial • Extinguishant duration: • Manual release mode:
or corrosion. It has acceptable Sets the duration of the firing Selects either delayed or
Contextapplications
Plus offersusing flammable
latch- local manual control headin occupied signal to thesolenoid
the latching extinguishantre- immediate release of extinguishant
Part No: EP215 Part No: BF372
toxicity for use output • Zone trigger:
• Flooding
fromtime:
liquid
ing solenoid model is used when a pin
spaces atactua- moved
design concentration. the top plug Enables a short circuit condition
Sets the duration for the release on the three detection zones
of extinguishant
An IP66 rated button that can Certified to EN54 Part 11
• Clean start:
CP50026.
be used This
Electrically is held
nonoff)
- or in tion is required to be
conductive (LPCB/VdS). Ideal for use with visi- adapter.
• Extract option:
to delay (hold
the latched position until a bleContext
during system test with Clears the panel’s memory back to its
Enables/disables the ventilation default factory settings
cancel (abort) the extinguishant plus EP203 Automatic
 extract option • Walk test:
release sequence depending on
Acceptable toxicity for use in Extinguisher
signal
how it from the extinguish- P • Extract time: Puts detection zone(s) into walk
is connected.
occupied and concentrated MCP3A-Y000SG-14C
Ordering Code OWERFUL
ing control panel releases Sets the duration for the ventilation test mode
spaces I NTELLIGENT extract fan operation • Test relays:
it. The latching solenoid • Sounder delay: Tests the panel’s auxiliary relay
W93 x H93 x D88mm W93 x H89 x D60mm

 be No equipped
residue to clean Sets the delay duration before outputs
can with aup after dis- EFFICIENTthe fire sounders are activated • Test sounders:
local
Alsocharge
manual and
available environmentally
control head • Remote status unit learn: Tests the panel’s sounder circuits
friendly SAFE Finds all remote status units and • Monitoring:
model CP61033-2
for your gas to updates the panel’s database Applies a constant monitoring voltage
C OST - • Extinguishant output EOLS:
EFFECTIVE • Show PSU stats:
Selects the number of extinguisher
extinguishing
 Wholedischarge
manually systems UL thelisted Displays the status of the panel’s
installations: Sounder/ Xenon circuit terminations power supply & standby battery
clean agent. The latching Bells
Beacons Beacons
Local Manual Control Head Latching Solenoid 24 VDC
solenoid with its optional Model: CP 61033-2 Model: CP 50026
EP203/CON Automatic Extinguisher Panel Technical Specifications

Power Supply Specification

Mains supply voltage 230Vac, 50/60Hz
Internal power supply 24Vdc nominal
Max. output current 3A@230Vac
Power rating (including charging) 1.5A cont., 3A peak
The
Battery type 2 x 12Vdc, 7Ahr VRLA type, connected in series
Battery charge current 0.7A
Earth fault monitoring
Mains supply/battery charger monitored for failure
YES
YES
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Batteries monitored for disconnection and failure YES to 560 LB Gas) are
Quiescent current drain on mains fail 40mA approx.
m
Detector Circuit Specification
Number of conventional detector circuits 3 @ 21-28Vdc
Line monitored for open and short circuit faults YES
Max. cable length per circuit 250m
Max. no. of smoke/heat detectors per circuit 20
Max. combined no. of detectors & manual call points per circuit 32
Zone quiescent current 2mA max.
End-of-line resistor value 6K8 ohm ± 5%, 0.25W

Sounder Circuit Specification

No. of conventional circuits 3 (two x 1st stage, one x 2nd stage)
Line monitored for open and short circuit faults YES
Sounder outputs rating 21-28Vdc, fused @200mA per circuit
Max. sounder cable length per circuit C 50m
Max. number of polarised sounders per circuit 10 @ 20mA each
End-of-line resistor value 6K8 ohm ± 5%, 0.25W

Auxiliary outputs
No. of auxiliary outputs * 6 (Fire, Local Fire, Extract Fan, 1st Stage, 2nd Stage, Fault)
Relay contact rating 30Vdc, 1A max.
* Note that 5 additional relay outputs (Reset, Mode Switch, Discharged, Hold, Abort) are available on the EP212 relay output expansion card

Extinguishant release outputs

Extinguishant release output 21-28Vdc, rated at 1A for 5mins.
Extinguishant release time delay Adjustable 0-60 seconds (1 second steps)
Extinguishant release duration Adjustable 1-300 seconds (1 second steps)
Extinguishant release flooding time Adjustable 60-1800 seconds (1 second steps)
Extinguishant output end-of-line “Terminator” circuitry EOL (Part No. EP214)

Monitored Inputs
Number of monitored inputs and type 6 (Manual Release, Flow Switch, Low Pressure, Mode, Hold, Abort)
Thresholds 8k to 2k ohms (normal); 1.8k to 200 ohms (active), 150 to 0 ohms (short circuit)
End-of-line resistor value 6K8± 5%, 0.25W

Controls & Indicators
Status Display Unit 128 x 64 pixel graphic LCD unit, two-colour backlight
LCD ‘Access Level 1’ Menus: • Display Faults • Display Disablements • Zones in Test • Lamp Test • Alarm Counter
LCD ‘Access Level 2’ Menus: • Display Faults • Display Disablements • Zones in Test • Lamp Test • Alarm Counter • Set Time/Date • Event Log
• Display Contrast • Disablements
LCD ‘Access Level 3’ Menus: • Display Faults • Display Disablements • Zones in Test • Display RSUs • Disablements • Commissioning • Engineering
Controls (2 x keyswitches) • Accessed • Manual Only or Manual & Automatic
Controls (push buttons) • Menu • Silence Internal Sounder •Control Panel Reset • Silence/Resound Sounders • Scroll up • Scroll down • Escape
• Accept • Extinguisher Release (housed in yellow casing).
Indicators (LEDs) b/ft³
• General Fire • Fire Zones (x3) • General Disablement • Zone Fault/Disable/Test (x3) •Min.
Hold •fill atStage
First 30lb/ft³ ValveImminent
Output • Release Size (x2)
• Extinguishant Released • Abort • Disablements (Extinguishant Release, Manual Release, First Stage Output, Second Stage Output, Sounder)
• Manual Only • Manual & Automatic • Supply Present • PSU Fault • Accessed • Test • General Fault • System Fault • Delays
CP90035-E
• Sounder Fault 35 LB
• Flooding Zone Fault • Low Press Fault. 35 LB 16 LB 1" Valve
Internal control (push button) Access Level 3 Switch (located on Main Control PCB)
CP90070-E 70 LB 71 LB 31 LB 1" Valve
Dimensions (W x H x D) CP90150-E 150 LB 152 LB 69 LB 1 1/2" Valve
Dimensions Back box = 439mm x 276mm x 70mm approx. (metal);
Lid = 467mm x 293mm x 29mm approx. (plastic)
Weight CP90250-E 250 LB 253(without
4.65kg LB batteries) 109 LB 1 1/2" Valve

CP90375-E 375 LB 379 LB 163 LB 2 1/2" Valve

Context Plus Limited CP90560-E 560 LB 561 LB 241 LB 2 1/2" Valve

Registered office: 175 Mauldeth Road,CP901200-E

Manchester M14 6SG England, United
1200 LB 1211Kingdom
LB 519 LB 4" Valve

Tel: +44 161 257 2541 Fax: +44 161 225 8817 Web: www.contextplus.co.uk Email: [email protected]
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