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Compatibility with Vega Control & Indicating
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

1. INTRODUCTION 9

1.1 INTRODUCTION 9

1.2 EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE MODULE 9

1.3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 11

1.3.1 Fire Detection Control Panel 11

1.3.2 Extinguishant Release Module 12

1.3.3 Power Supply 12

1.3.4 Status Indicators 13

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 15

2.1 EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE MODULE 15

2.1.1 Outputs 15

2.1.2 Monitored Inputs 17

2.1.3 Unmonitored Inputs 18

2.2 STATUS INDICATOR 19

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL 20

3. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 21

3.1 GENERAL 21

3.1.1 Standards 21

3.1.2 Static Sensitive Devices 21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

3.2 INSTALLATION 22

3.2.1 Conventional Control Panel Interface 22

3.2.2 Addressable Control Panel Interface 23

3.2.3 Addressable Loop Interface 24

3.3 COMMISSIONING 30

3.3.1 Preliminary Cautions 30

3.3.2 Initial Power Up 31

4. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 34

4.1 FUNCTION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 34

4.1.1 Extinguishant Release Module 34

4.1.2 Status Indicator 38

4.1.3 Manual Extinguishant Release Break Glass 39

4.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 39

5. MAINTENANCE 41

5.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 41

5.2 FAULT FINDING 41

APPENDIX

A.1 EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE MODULES 43

A.2 VEGA CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE TO ERM 44

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page

1-1 System Overview 13

2-1 Terminal Board 19

3-1 Addressable Loop Interface - Typical Example 25

3-2 Typical System Installation 25

3-3 ERM pcb - Wiring Diagram 28

3-4 Status Indicator - Wiring Diagram 29

4-1 ERM pcb 37

4-2 Status Indicator pcb 38

4-3 Manual Extinguishant Release Break Glass 39

4-4 Vega panel connected to a single ERM unit 45

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 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

The Extinguishant Release Module (ERM) forms an integral part of an approved fire detection
control panel. Its microprocessor control contributes to the distributed intelligence. The design
includes safety features which reduce the chances of an accidental discharge. It is compatible
with all forms of extinguishant formats.

The ERM has been designed, manufactured and tested under the stringent requirements of British
Standard (BS) 5750 Part 1.

The ERM has been designed to meet the following standards:

BS 7273 Parts 1 and 2.

BS 6226.

BS 5306 Parts 0 and 4.

EN 55022.

EN 54 Current Draft.

Pre EN BCYG-2A Final Draft.

1.2 EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE MODULE

The ERM consists of two components: the display module and the printed circuit board (PCB).

The display module has; a polycarbonate membrane fascia, a status indicator pcb, a manual
extinguishant release unit, an AUTOMATIC/MANUAL keyswitch and LEDs complete with
slider inserts for the appropriate text.

The LEDs are labelled via four text inserts supplied with each unit:

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DESIGNATION DESIGNATION DESIGNATION DESIGNATION

DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE

1st STAGE 1st STAGE 1st STAGE 1st STAGE
2nd STAGE 2nd STAGE 2nd STAGE 2nd STAGE
DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED
ABORT ABORT
HOLD HOLD
AUTO/MANUAL AUTO/MANUAL AUTO/MANUAL AUTO/MANUAL

MANUAL ONLY MANUAL ONLY MANUAL ONLY MANUAL ONLY

The text inserts can be typed on an individual basis therefore enabling multi-language capability.

In addition text can be allocated to identify the protected area.

The AUTOMATIC/MANUAL ONLY keyswitch allows the operator to select the desired mode
of operation. The keyswitch is spring-biased, non-removable in the left and right hand operated
positions. It is only removable in the central parked position. This configuration allows the
mode of operation to be switched from automatic to manual and to be controlled from numerous
sources such as the main ERM, status indicators and door interlocks.

The pcb accepts the following inputs from the main fire control panel: 1st stage, 2nd stage
silence and reset. This information is transformed using the on-board processor. The pcb
incorporates numerous inputs and outputs which depending upon their importance, are
monitored.

The manual extinguishant units are constructed of yellow thermoplastic with a micro-switch
which is held operated by the edge of the glass. This has increased protection against accidental
operation by means of a hinged transparent polycarbonate cover.

The ERM is controlled via the basic commands of the main fire control panel which enables the
silencing of the audible alarms and resetting of alarm condition.

It is of robust construction, precise with information and simple to use. The 2 wire data
transmission to status indicators has been designed to save cable on installation.

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1.3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The range of fire detection and extinguishant control panel will be configured utilising three
major components housed within the same enclosure. This will enable systems to be engineered
to meet specific requirements on an individual basis or standard configuration panels to meet the
general requirements of the market. The major components are: fire detection control panel,
ERM and power supply.

A system overview is shown in Figure 1-1.

1.3.1 Fire Detection Control Panel

The detection system should meet the minimum requirements of BS 5839 Part 1 1988, unless
increased detection is recommended by BS 6266 and/or BS 7273. A choice of detection
mediums are available to suit the requirements of the protected risk, these are conventional and
analogue addressable.

The current range of control panels, i.e. Sirius Antares and Procyon, have been accredited by the
Loss Prevention Council Certification Board as meeting the requirements of BS 5839 Part 4
1988. The Vega control panel may also be used to interface with the ERM unit refer to Appendix
4.2.

1.3.1.1 Sirius

A range of conventional fire detection panels are available in : 2-, 4-, 8-, 16-, and 32 zone formats
complete with an integral power supply unit. The panels offer the following as a minimum
standard:

1. Two reverse polarity monitored sounder circuits.

2. Two sets of volt-free change-over auxiliary contacts for common alarm conditions.

3. One set of volt free change-over contacts for common fault condition.

4. 0 V outputs for common fault and zonal repeat.

The panels are compatible with the products (point and beam detection) of the worlds leading
detector manufacturers.

1.3.1.2 Antares

A two loop analogue addressable control panel which can be configured utilising Apollo,
Hochiki or Nittan protocol offering a wide range of detection devices.

NOTE The Nittan protocol does not have Loss Prevention Council approval with this panel.
This panel offers the following as a minimum standard:

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1. Two reverse polarity monitored sounder circuits.

2. Two sets of volt-free change-over auxiliary contacts for common alarm conditions.

3. One set of volt-free change-over contacts for common fault conditions.

4. A protected output (common, normally open) acting on common alarm and manual
sound.

5. 0 V 100 mA outputs for : pre-alarm, alarm repeat, buzzer repeat, fault repeat, auxiliary
repeat and manual repeat.

6. 0 V input terminals to activate the external fault and integral sounder circuits.

1.3.1.3 Procyon

A 4-, 8-, 12-, or 16- loop analogue addressable control panels which can be configured utilising
Apollo, Hochiki or Nittan protocol offering a wide range of detection devices.

NOTE The Nittan protocol does not have Loss Prevention Council approval with this panel.

This panel offers the following as a minimum standard:

1. Four reverse polarity monitored sounder circuits.

2. Four sets of volt-free change-over auxiliary contacts for common alarm conditions.

3. A protected output (common, normally open). Active on common alarm and manual
sound.

4. 0 V 100 mA outputs for: repeat, buzzer repeat, fault repeat, auxiliary repeat and manual
repeat.

5. 0 V input terminals to activate the external fault and integral sounder circuits.

1.3.2 Extinguishant Release Module

An ERM is required for each area of extinguishant connected to the control panel.

1.3.3 Power Supply

The full range of power supplies offered have been accredited by the Loss Prevention Council
Certification Board as meeting the requirements of BS 5839 Part 4 1988.

The Sirius range of control panels have an integral power supply which after reviewing the
loading of the system may be capable of supplying the required load for the ERM.

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The Antares and Procyon control panels will have to be powered by the standard Regulus power
supplies in the 4 or 10 Amp formats depending upon the system load requirements.
1.3.4 Status Indicators

A status indicator can be supplied as an optional addition to ERM, these are of the same
construction as the ERM display modules, but do not include the ERM main pcb.

There are three types of status indicator:

1. LEDs only

2. LEDs and AUTOMATIC/MANUAL keyswitch.

3. LEDs, AUTOMATIC/MANUAL keyswitch and manual extinguishant release break

glass.

All three types can be supplied boxed or unboxed.

A maximum of five status indicators can be connected to the ERM. The status indicator board
connects to the main ERM via a two-core cable. The information is transferred in an RS422
format which is decoded via the on-board processor PIC16C55 to illuminate the relevant
indications.

Figure 1-1 System Overview

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 CHAPTER 2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
2. EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE MODULE

The ERM pcb is constructed on a double-side board and uses the Motorola 68HC711E9 IC to
process the operational and control data. The program and data space is contained wholly on the
microcontroller. Specific software is required to control the inputs and outputs of the processor.
The software is written in C and compiles to the IC source code.

Correct operation of the program is monitored by the watch-dog circuit. If the program should
fail to stimulate the watch-dog at least once every 42 ms, the processor would perform a reset,
therefore restoring the correct operation.

If a fault condition occurs on either of the two sounder circuits, the release of the extinguishant
will be inhibited.

There are two distinct types of input onto the ERM board:

1. Monitored Inputs.

2.1 UNMONITORED INPUTS

All the input and output terminals will accommodate conductors of cross-sectional area between
1.0 and 2.5mm.

2.1.1 Outputs

2.1.1.1 Sounder Circuit 1

This reverse monitored sounder circuit is rated at 2.5 Amp and operates in two distinct modes.

1. A pulsed mode of operation which can be configured to operate as an audible indication

of 1st stage.

2. An intermittent mode of operation which will give an audible indication of the operation
of the hold switch.

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2.1.1.2 Sounder Circuit 2

This reverse monitored sounder circuit is rated at 2.5 Amp and operates in two distinct modes.

1. A pulsed mode of operation to indicate that extinguishant release is imminent.

NOTE This as a different pulse frequency to sounder circuit 1.

2. A constant mode of operation to indicate that the extinguishant agent has been released.

2.1.1.3 Actuator Output

Due to the low resistance of the various types of actuators it is only possible to provide
monitoring of the circuits for open circuit conditions. The circuit provides 24 V d.c in the
operated state to initiate the release of the extinguishant and the output to the actuator is rated at
2 Amps.

Compatible actuators:

Control Head K62454.

Control Head K62844.

Solenoid K62422B.

Solenoid B6793-709. Note: When using this solenoid a suppression diode must be fitted.

2.1.1.4 Display/Status Indicator Output

This RS422 communication link provides a two wire connection which updates the condition of
the status LEDs, i.e discharged, 1st stage, 2nd stage, disabled, abort, hold, auto/manual and
manual only.

2.1.1.5 24 V Output

This is a fused output rated at 1.6 Amps and is used to provide the operational power for the
status indicators.

2.1.1.6 Fault Output

This is a common fault indication which provides a 0 V output in a fault condition which will
be connected to the main control panel.

2.1.1.7 1st and 2nd Stage Outputs

These are 0 V outputs rated at 100 mA and activate in sympathy with the 1st and 2nd stage
inputs.
2.1.2 Monitored Inputs
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These inputs are taken externally to the control panel and therefore it is essential that the circuits
are monitored for open - and short-circuit fault conditions. The monitoring of the inputs is
accomplished by means of an end-of-line resistor.

2.1.2.1 Hold

The operation of this input, at the extinguishant release imminent stage, will stop the
extinguishant release timer and activate the alarm circuit 1 in an intermittent mode. Upon release
of the switch the extinguishant release timer will then restart.

If the switch is operated and an alarm condition does not exist the panel will respond with a fault
condition.

NOTE The hold switches must be of a non-latching type.

2.1.2.2 Abort

The operation of the input will block the release of the extinguishant by causing the panel to
initiate the disablement mode. The extinguishant can only be released by resetting the panel and
restarting the release program.

2.1.2.3 Pressure Monitor

This input connects to a pressure switch located on the extinguishant cylinders and will monitor
for leakages of the extinguishant that will impair the effectiveness of the extinguishant agent.

2.1.2.4 Discharged

This circuit connects to a flow switch usually connected to the manifold of the release pipe and
gives and actual confirmation that the extinguishant has been released. Operation of this input
will also cause the sounder circuit 2 to operate in a constant mode and the released LED on the
display module will illuminate.

2.1.2.5 Manual Release

This circuit is in parallel from the manual release located on the display unit. Activation of this
circuit will cause the release timer to activate and unless inhibited will initiate a release.

2.1.2.6 Automatic/Manual Key Switch

This circuit selects the desired mode of operation from automatic and manual release of the
extinguishant to manual only release. The state of change will be reflected by the LED
indications located on the display and associated status indications.

2.1.3 Unmonitored Inputs

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These inputs are for internal use within the control panel and therefore monitoring is not
required.

2.1.3.1 Sounder Circuit 1 and 2

These inputs require a 0 V input to externally operate the sounder circuits.

NOTE The sounder circuits will operate in a continuous mode if activated from
theseinputs.

2.1.3.2 Zone 1 and 2

These inputs require a 0 V input from the detection control panel from the coincidence (double
knock crossed zoned) detection circuits to activate the 1st and 2nd stages of the unit.

These inputs are scanned by the ERM software to protect against transients and after verification
the input will be processed.

2.1.1.3 Disabled

This input requires a 0 V to block the release of the extinguishant agent, this input can be
activated from the lock of mechanism on the extinguishant cylinders or a micro-switch located
on the control panel door.

2.1.3.4 Silence Alarms

This input requires a 0 V input from the fire detection control panel to silence the sounder circuit
2 (extinguishant release imminent).

2.1.3.5 Reset

This input requires a 0 V input from the fire detection control panel to reset the ERM unit.

2.1.3.6 Supply

These terminals accept a 24 V supply to provide the required power for the unit. The operating
voltage range is 21 to 28 V d.c.

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2.2 STATUS INDICATOR

Inputs

Receive data input terminals RX + and RX-.

Enclosure

The enclosure is constructed of 1.6mm (16swg) mild steel and has a paint finish of Ash grey,
semi-gloss. BS 00A01, which is powder coated prior to baking. The enclosures are designed to
afford a degree of protection of IP 52 to BS/EN 60529. Cable entry is via four pre-formed 20
mm knock-outs located in the top of the enclosure. The back of the case has three 4 mm indented
holes to enable alignment and securing of the unit.

On the boxed status indicators (Part Nos. ESI300, ESI200 and ESI100), the terminal board (Part
NO. 29-030632-000) will be fitted to terminate external wiring at a convenient point, see Figure
2.2.1

Figure 2.1 Terminal Board (Part No 29-030632-000)

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2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL

The ERM and status indicators, must form an integral component of the fire detection control
panel and the proposed panels have all been approved as meeting the requirements of the
following tests:-

Temperature Operating : +40, -10°C.

Storage : +40, -10°C.

Relative Humidity 93%, +2%, -3%.

Shock and Vibration Operational: 10 to 150 Hz sinusoidal, 0.1g in all three

planes.
Endurance: 10 to 150 Hz sinusoidal, 0.1 g in all three
planes.

Electrostatic Discharge 8 kV.

Electromagnetic Interference 10 V/m, 27 Mhz to 500 Mhz.

Electrical Fast Transients 1 to 2 kV on power input cables.

Design and Test Standards Designed and tested under BS 5750 Part 1.

Approvals Sirius: LPCB BS 5839 Part 4.

Antares: LPCB BS 5839 Part 4.
Procyon: LPCB BS 5839 Part 4.
TNO NEN 2535.
Vega: LPCB prEN54 parts 2 & 4 (pending).

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 CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

3.1 GENERAL

The installation of the extinguishant system control panel will vary depending upon which
system configuration has been chosen. In all cases, the guide lines given in this chapter
MUST be adhered to as a minimum.

3.1.1 Standards

Make sure that the fire detection and extinguishant system complies with the current editions
of the :

1. IEE Wiring Regulations.

2. The British Standard for fire detection and alarm systems for buildings.

3. Hong Kong Fire Services Department.

3.1.2 Static Sensitive Devices

A static sensitive device is any transistor or integrated circuit which may be permanently
damaged due to electrostatic potentials and is generally encountered during routine handling,
repair and transportation.

Static electricity is produced almost every time plastics or textiles are stroked or separated.

Static charges are collected on adjacent conductors and are delivered in the form of sparks
passing between conductors through insulating space or material. The sweat layer on the
human skin is of a sufficient medium to store induced static charges and deliver them to any
receptive conductor such as a component or pcb.

Static discharges can be reduced by adhering to the following guide lines:

1. Always use conductive or anti-static containers for transportation or storage.

2. Wear an earth wrist strap when handling static sensitive devices, make sure that a
good earth connection is maintained.

3. Never subject static sensitive devices to a sliding movement over any surface and
avoid any direct contact with the pins.

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4. Avoid placing static sensitive devices on plastic or vinyl surfaces.

5. Minimise the handling of static sensitive devices and pcbs.

All static sensitive devices are marked accordingly, but it is good engineering practice to treat
all components and pcbs with the same degree of protection.

3.2 INSTALLATION

See Figures 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3.

IT IS RECOMMENDED: to remove the chassis, doors and back plates from the fire control
panel to avoid damage during installation.

All external cables are to be securely glanded via the 20 mm preformed knock out located in the
top of the control panel enclosure.

When the cables have been installed, clean the interior of the control panel enclosure making sure
that all masonry, debris and drilling swarf has been removed.

3.2.1 Conventional Control Panel Interface

The Sirius range of control panels have been enhanced to provide an effective interface with the
ERM. The Sirius provides local output controls for silence alarms, reset and evacuate with an
input for the fault monitoring from the ERM.

The interconnection between a 2-zone Sirius and 1 ERM is detailed in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 Interconnection - 2 zone Sirius and 1 ERM

SIRIUS O/P ! ERM

I/P "
FR1 (Zone Repeat 1) ! ZONE 1
FR2 (Zone Repeat 2) ! ZONE 2
!
SIL (Silence) SIL ALM
RST (Reset) ! RESET
FLT (Fault) " COM FLT
EVA (Evacuate) ! ACT SND 1 or ACT SND 2
0 V (24 V d.c. supply) ! 0 V (24 V d.c. supply input)
24 V (24 V d.c. supply) ! 24 V (24 V d.c. supply input)

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3.2.2 Addressable Control Panel Interface

The Antares and Procyon range of control panels utilise the special 489/490 outputs pcb to
provide the interface with the ERM. The special 489/490 output pcb provides the interface for
up to nine ERMs to one addressable control panel.

The interconnection between an addressable control panel and one ERM is detailed in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2 Interconnection - Addressable Control Panel and 1 ERM

Antares Procyon O/P ! ERM

I/P "
O/P pcb (29-020555-000): O/P pcb (29-020517-000):
ALM RPT (Alarm Repeat) ALM RPT (Alarm Repeat) ! ZONE 1
MAN ALM (Manual O/P) MAN ALM (Manual O/P) ! ACT SND 1 or
ACT SND 2
FLT REP (Fault) FLT REP (Fault) ! COM FLT

489/490 O/P pcb: 489/490 O/P pcb:

More than 1 detector use: More than 1 detector use: ! ZONE 2
terminal 30 terminal 22
Silence O/P use: terminal Silence O/P use: terminal 18 ! SIL ALM
26
Reset O/P use terminal 17 ! RESET
Reset O/P use terminal 25
Set Decode Select Link to 5
Set Decode Select Link to 2
0V 0V ! 0 V (24 V d.c.
supply input)
24 V 24 V ! 24 V (24V d.c.
supply input)

3.2.2.1 Detection - Inside the Protected Area

This is a very basic method of co-incidence detection using default outputs to achieve co-
incidence from any of the detectors in the protected area. Upon the first detector operating the
alarm repeat output terminal will drive low (0 V) into Zone 1 of the ERM and using the special
output on the 489/490 pcb "more than 1 detector operated" driving into Zone 2 of the ERM.
Therefore the co-incidence detection is achieved without any programming of the control panel.

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3.2.2.2 Multiple ERMs and/or Detection - Peripheral Areas

The special output pcb set 489/490 located in the addressable control panel can provide sixteen
sets of double-knock outputs. Input devices are assigned to a set of outputs via the programming
of the control panel.

A typical example of how the co-incidence is achieved is given below:

1st set of outputs All the input devices assigned to the single-knock output
terminal x single-knock will be assigned to the associated double-knock output.
terminal x double-knock In the event of an input device operating, the single-knock output
will drive low (0 V). Upon a second device assigned to the output
set operating the double-knock output will drive low (0 V).

The above example will provide co-incidence detection from any two devices within the
protected area and will have the capability to accommodate detection in peripheral areas which
will not vote towards the discharge of the extinguishant.

3.2.3 Addressable Loop Interface

Using the addressable input and output modules, an extinguishant interface can be configured
remote from the control panel. This configuration utilises the programmable loop output to
achieve the co-incidence. A typical example of the interface is shown in Figure 3.2.3.1.

All equipment should be installed in the same enclosure, which should have the door fabricated
to accept the ERM display, complete with manual release break glass and auto/manual keyswitch
if required, and an enable keyswitch which will give access to the momentary switches for
silence alarms reset.

The addressable interface will vary dependent upon which protocol is used, but the basic
requirements are:-

1. Addressable output - for 1st knock.

2. Addressable output - for 2nd knock.

3. Addressable input - discharged (alarm signal at main control panel).

4. Addressable input - fault (fault signal at main control panel).

The co-incidence is achieved as follows: Half of the detection devices located in the protected
area will be assigned to the 1st knock output device and the other half assigned to the 2nd knock
output device. The ERM will require local controls via an enable keyswitch to enable silence
alarms and reset of the system. A local 24 V d.c power supply is required for the ERM and may
need to power the addressable input and output devices.

IT IS RECOMMENDED: that a local LED indicator is used and a remote indicator located on
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the main control panel fascia.

Figure 3-1 Addressable Loop Interface - Typical Example

Figure 3-2 Typical System Installation

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 Table 3.3 Key to Figure 3.2

CABLE TYPE CORE DESIGNATION EXTERNAL (E)

OR INTERNAL (I)
A 7C 1. O V E

A 7C 2. 24 V E

A 7C 3. TX + E

A 7C 4. TX- E

A 7C 5. ACCESS/INHIBIT E

A 7C 6. ACCESS/INHIBIT E

A 7C 7. MANUAL RELEASE E

B 2C 1. 0 V I

B 2C 2. 24 V I

C 3C 1. 0 V I

C 3C 2. 24V I

C 3C 3. FAULT I

D 5C 1. 1ST KNOCK I

D 5C 2. 2ND KNOCK I

D 5C 3. SILENCE I

D 5C 4. RESET I

D 5C 5. FAULT I

E 7C 1. 0 V I

E 7C 2. 24 V I

E 7C 3. TX+ I

E 7C 4. TX- I

E 7C 5. ACCESS/INHIBIT I

E 7C 6. ACCESS/INHIBIT I

E 7C 7. MANUAL RELEASE I

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 CABLE TYPE CORE DESIGNATION EXTERNAL (E)
OR INTERNAL (I)
F C6 1. ACTUATOR E

F 6C 2. ACTUATOR E

F 6C 3. EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE E

F 6C 4. EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE E

F 6C 5. PRESSURE MONITOR E

F 6C 6. PRESSURE MONITOR E

G 2C 1. ABORT E

G 2C 2. ABORT E

H 2C 1. HOLD E

H 2C 2. HOLD E

I 2C 1. SOUNDER CIRCUIT 2 E

I 2C 2. SOUNDER CIRCUIT 2 E

J 2C 1. SOUNDER CIRCUIT 1 E

J 2C 2. SOUNDER CIRCUIT 1 E

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 Figure 3-3 ERM pcb – Wiring Diagram

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 Figure 3-4 Status Indicator – Wiring Diagram

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3.3 COMMISSIONING

(a) Check that all external wiring is correctly identified and using a multimeter check that
the cables are free from fault condition, i.e earth, open-and short-circuits.

(b) Re-install the inner chassis into the control panel enclosure.

(c) Connect the external wiring into their respective terminals and if applicable replacing
any end-of-line resistors to the last device on the circuit.

(d) Prior to the initial power up of the control panel, carry out the following preliminary
checks;

(i) Check for any visible signs of damage which may been caused during
installation.

(ii) verify that all installation instructions have been adhered to.

(iii) Physically check that the main pcb is secure in its mounting.

(iv) Check that the ribbon cable is secure and correctly connected.

(v) Check that all cable terminations are secured.

(e) All damage and faults must be rectified before proceeding.

(f) Prior to connecting any a.c mains supply to the power supply unit, use a multimeter to
make sure that the supply is not present and take precautionary steps to avoid
accidental application of the a.c mains supply.

(g) Connect the a.c. mains supply cables into the mains input terminals and remove the
local on board mains fuse.

3.3.1 Preliminary Cautions

(a) Prior to the initial power up, make sure that all end-of-line monitoring resistors have
been installed at the end of each applicable circuit and that the actuator has NOT been
connected to the cylinders or connect dummy loads across the actuator circuits.

(b) Make sure that adequate precautions are taken when connecting the a.c mains supply
to the power supply unit.

(c) Make sure that all relevant personnel are aware of the commissioning procedures and
that permission has been granted to sound the audible alarms and/or shut-down plant
or electrical supplies.

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3.3.2 Initial Power Up

The system specification will determine the functional operation of the installation which will
be achievable via the on-board link selects and control switches, refer to Chapter 4.

Upon initial power up of the associated control panel the ERM will display a processor fault
by illuminating LED D3, located on the main pcb and will transmit a fault output to the
control panel. The processor fault can be reset by operating SW1, located on the main pcb.

As a built in safety feature, the ERM will always power up into the "manual only" mode.

If any faults are on the external circuits they can be easily diagnosed as they are displayed on
the amber seven segment display located on the main pcb, for additional information refer to
Chapters 4 and 5.2.

Once the ERM is in the quiescent mode, performance checks on the system configuration can
be made.

Table 3.4, gives a brief summary of the performance chart. The operation of the ERM is
dependent upon the link selects and the input circuits which are utilised.

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 Ref I/P #1 I/P #2 Mode Action Result Notes

1.1 Active Manual Sounder cct 1 pulsed

1.2 Active Active Manual Sounder cct 1 pulsed

2.1 Active Manual Sounder cct 1 pulsed

2.2 Active Active Manual sounder cct 1 pulsed

2.3 Active Active Auto/Man Select AUTO/MAN Sounder cct 2 pulsed

2.4 Active Active Auto.Man Timer initiated Sounder cct 2 pulsed

2.5 Active Active Auto/Man Timer expires Sounder cct 2 constant See Note 1

3.1 Active Auto/Man Sounder cct 1 pulsed

3.2 Active Active Auto/Man Timer initiated Sounder cct 2 pulsed

3.3 Active Active Auto/Man Hold activated Sounder cct 1 Release/timer

intermittent inhibited

3.4 Active Active Auto/Man Hold de-activated Sounder cct 2 pulsed

Timer re-started

3.5 Active Active Auto/Man Timer expires Sounder cct 2 constant See Note 1

4.1 Active Auto/Man Sounder cct 1 pulsed

4.2 Active Active Auto/man Timer initiated Sounder cct 2 pulsed

4.3 Active Active Auto/Man Abort activated Sounder cct 1 pulsed Release/timer
inhibited

5.1 Active Auto/Man Sounder cct 1 pulsed

5.2 Active Active Auto/Man Timer initiated Sounder cct 2 pulsed See Note 1

5.3 Active Active Auto/Man Disable I/P active Sounder cct 1 pulsed See Note 2.
Release/timer
inhibited

6.1 Active Manual Sounder cct 1 pulsed

6.2 Active Active Manual Sounder cct 1 pulsed

6.3 Active Active Manual Operate manual Sounder cct 2 pulsed

release

6.4 Active Active Manual Timer initiated Sounder cct 2 pulsed See Note 1

6.5 Active Active Manual Timer expires Sounder cct 2 constant

" NOTE 1 Timer Delay set by SW2, refer to Chapter 4.

" NOTE 2 Disable set by link select or input.

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 CHAPTER 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 FUNCTION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

4.1.1 Extinguishant Release Module

The controls can be configured by the commissioning engineer to meet the express
requirements of the specification. Unless otherwise specified the ERM will be despatched
from the factory in the default position.

See Figures 4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2 for the ERM pcb and Status Indicator pcb respectively.

SWITCHES

SW2

A horizontal hexadecimal switch that controls the delay timer which is initiated from alarm
stage 2 and controls the release of the extinguishant agent.

Listed below are switch positions and the delay in seconds.

Switch Position Delay (seconds)

0 0
1 5
2 10
3 15
4 20
5 25
6 30
7 35
8 40
9 45
A 50
B 55
C 60
D 60
E 60
F 60

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SW3

A momentary push-button which when operated resets the microprocessor and re-reads any
hardware configuration changes.

SW1

A momentary push-button which when operated resets the processor fault D3.

LINK SELECTS

These links are to be configured by the commissioning engineer to meet the express
requirements of the specification. Unless otherwise specified the ERM will be despatched
from the factory with the LINKS in the PARK positions.

NOTE If the LINKS are not required, they should be placed in the PARK position.

LINE 1 and LINK 2

In the MADE position, these two links work as a pair to achieve gas release from the
activation of the 1st zonal input.

LINK 3

In the MADE position, the delay timer for the extinguishant release will be over-ridden when
the release has been initiated by a manual release.

LINK 4

Affects the control of the ERM after the extinguishant agent has been released.
In the MADE position the ERM will accept the reset command from the main fire detection
control panel.
In the PARK position, the reset command will only be successful after the flow switch has
been reset.

LINK 5

In the PARK position, a fault condition on the hold and/or abort input circuits will inhibit the
release of the extinguishant agent.

LINK 6

For engineering use only.

In the MADE position, the ERM will revert to the disablement mode.

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INDICATORS

Two LED indicators are provided for fault diagnosis: D3 and D2.

D3

An amber Led, which when illuminated, indicates that the processor has been restarted.

D2

An amber seven segment display which will indicate the code for individual fault. Multiple
fault conditions will automatically scroll.

The fault codes are:

Indication Fault Condition

1 Pressure monitor
2 Hold circuit
3 Abort circuit
4 Discharge circuit
5 Extinguishant released
6 Manual release circuit
7 Auto/manual circuit
8 Sounder circuit 1
9 Sounder circuit 2
A Actuator drive circuit
b Actuator circuit
b Actuator fuse
C 24 V input
d 24 V output
E Disablement
F Hold activated fault

FUSES

All fuses are 20 mm glass cartridge.

FUSE RATING (Amps) Protects

1 2.5 Sounder circuit 1
2 2.5 Sounder circuit 2
3 1.6 Actuator O/P circuit
4 1.6 24 V output
5 2.5 24 V input (supply)

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 Figure 4-1 ERM pcb

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4.1.2 Status Indicator

See Figure 4.1.2.1

INDICATORS

D13

Which illuminates under a communications fault condition with the main ERM.

SWITCHES

SW1

A momentary push-button, which performs an LED test on the display unit.

SW2

A momentary push-button, which performs a processor restart on the display unit.

JUMPER

JP1

a jumper link, which inserts a 100 Ω terminating resistor across the RS422 data link.

NOTE JP1 must only be inserted in the last status indicator connected to the
ERM board.

Figure 4.2 Manual Gas Release Break Glass

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4.1.3. Extinguishant Release Module

The dual action manual release units are connected to the ERM via a fully monitored circuit
and can form part of the main display/status indicator or be mounted as a stand-alone unit.

The units are constructed of a yellow thermoplastic and have a clear perspex lid to prevent
accidental discharge.

Operating instructions are printed on the perspex lid and the break glass.

Figure 4-3 Manual Extinguishant Release Break Glass

4.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The controls which govern the ERM are located on the main fire panel with the exception of
the AUTO/MANUAL keyswitch.

Main Fire Panel Control ERM Effect

SILENCE ALARMS - Will silence the sounder cct 1 only, i.e 1st stage alarm
condition.

- Silence fault buzzer generated by ERM faults.

RESET - Will reset the ERM from fault conditions.

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 - Will reset the ERM from 1st and 2nd stage alarm
conditions.

- Will silence the sounder cct 2 when the release imminent

is being terminated via a reset command.

SOUNDS ALARMS - Can generate an output to the ERM which could be used
to drive sounder cct 1 or sounder cct 2.

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 CHAPTER 5

MAINTENANCE

5.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

For routine maintenance, refer to the main fire control panel manual.

5.2 FAULT FINDING

All faults detected by the ERM will transmit 0 V signal to the fire control panel which will be
indicated as a general fault condition: visually and audibly.

The ERM will give a visual indication of the fault on either the amber seven segment display or
LED D3. The indications, respective designation and probable cause are given in the Table 5.1.

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 Table 5.1 Fault Finding

Indication Designation Cause

1 Pressure monitor Open or short circuit condition or 680 Ohm resistor
missing from low pressure monitoring circuit.
2 Hold Open or short circuit condition or 680 Ohm resistor
missing from hold monitoring circuit.
3 Abort Open or short circuit condition or 680 Ohm resistor
missing from abort monitoring circuit.
4 Discharge Open or short circuit condition or 680 Ohm resistor
missing from pressure switch on the manifold
extinguishant monitoring circuit.
5 Extinguishant Monitors for a discharged confirmation signal after the
released actuator circuit has been activated, fault displayed after
30 seconds if no discharge signal.
6 Manual Release Open or short circuit condition or 680 Ohm resistor
missing from manual release monitoring circuit.
7 AUTO/MANUAL Open or short circuit condition or 680 Ohm resistor
keyswitch missing from auto/man keyswitch monitoring circuit.
8 Sounder cct 1 Open or short circuit condition or 4k7 Ohm resistor
missing from sounder circuit 1, or Fuse 1.
9 Sounder cct 2 Open or short circuit condition or 4k7 Ohm resistor
missing from sounder circuit 2, or Fuse 2.
A Actuator drive Optical component failure in the actuator drive circuit.
b Actuator Open circuit or actuator head missing or actuator not
within the resistance tolerance 10 to 100 Ohm.
C 24 V input 24 V feed missing or Fuse 5 open circuit.
d 24 V output Fuse 4 open circuit
E Disablement Disablement enabled via Link 6 or 0 V input into
disablement terminal.
F Hold activated If the hold circuit has been activated out of sequence
(non-alarm condition).
LED D3 Processor fault Will illuminate upon initial power up or if the processor
re-starts its program can be cleared by operating SW1.

NOTES All fault conditions latch until cleared by the control panel RESET.
Fault conditions will automatically be scrolled on the amber seven
segment display.

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A.1 EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE MODULES

A-1 Extinguishing Release Module fitted to a

Dunford Sirius Conventional Detection Fire Control Panel

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A.2 VEGA CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE TO EXTINGUISHANT RELEASE UNIT

The Vega analogue addressable control panel can be configured utilising Apollo or Hochiki ESP
protocol to enable connection to a wide range of detection devices. The panel offers the following
as a minimum standard:-

1. One detection loop with 24 zone indications. (expandable to 16 loops, 120 zones)
2. Four reverse polarity monitored programmable sounder circuits.
3. Four sets of volt-free change over programmable relay contacts.
4. 0 volt switching inputs for external fault monitoring and remote silence \ reset functions.
5. 0 volt switching outputs to silence and reset remote equipment.
6. 2.5 Amp power supply unit.

The interconnection between the control panel and one ERM is detailed in table 5.2 below.

Vega Mblc connections E.R.M connections

located on PCB 44782-K073 located on PCB 29-020624-000
Programmable Relay - REL 1 Zone 1
Programmable Relay - REL 2 Zone 2
Evacuate Output - TB7 O/P 6 Act Snd 1 or Act Snd 2 (as required)
System Reset Output - TB7 O/P 7 RESET
Silence Alarms Output - TB7 O/P 8 SIL ALM
External Fault Input - TB7 I/P 5 COM FLT

Table 5.2

The 28 Volt dc supply connection should be made direct to the integral power supply charger unit
located within the control panel.

The Vega panels programmable relays “REL 1" and “REL 2" are used to initiate the ERM unit
during an alarm condition. These will require on site programming using the engineers software
package Viper. The options available to activate a programmable panel relays are defined within
the Viper software programme and manual.

A typical cause \ effect programme would require “REL 1" to be set to operate on a single knock
condition for the specified zone area therefore initiating 1st stage operation on the ERM. “REL
2" would be programmed to operate upon the activation of two devices (double knock) within
the same zone area initiating 2nd stage operation on the ERM unit.

The above example will provide co-incidence detection from any two devices within the same
protected zone area. It is also possible using the Viper software to programme relays 1 and 2 to
initiate the ERM by two separate zones which may be located within the one protected area.

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Figure 4-4 details the wiring diagram of a standard Vega panel connected to one ERM unit.

Figure 4-4

Multiple ERM units within one Vega control panel

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To enable the Vega control panel to interface with multiple ERM units additional relay outputs
will be required within the control panel enclosure. These can be supplied using the Vega
motherboard (44782-K091) installed with either the 8 way relay output card (44782-K092) or
16 way open collector output card (44782-K095) The additional programmable panel outputs can
then be internally wired and configured to operate the relevant ERM unit through the panel
programming.

A suitable power supply must also be installed within the system to accommodate the increase
in current requirements. These are offered as standard on a factory prepared control panel using
multiple ERM units.

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