FireBeta A-XT Control Panel

UL approved extinguishant system

▍ UL864 listed, FM approved

▍ Three initiation circuits as standard

▍ Single zones or combinations of zones can be

configured for release

▍ Extensive configuration options

▍ Countdown timer shows time remaining to release

▍ Supports up to seven, four wire status indicators

The FireBeta A-XT UL/FM listed extinguishant control Programmable functions

panel has been designed and manufactured to the
highest standards in a quality controlled environment. Access level 2:
It offers outstanding value and performance for small ▍ Test zones 1 to 3
to medium sized fixed firefighting installations.
▍ Disable zones 1 to 3
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All of the internal electronics are mounted on a single, ▍ Disable 1 stage alarms
easily removable, steel plate making FireBeta A-XT st
▍ Disable pre-activated 1 stage relay
panels both robust and easy to install. nd
▍ Disable pre-activated 2 stage relay
Three initiation circuits are provided as standard, ▍ Disable extract fan output
allowing extinguishant release to be configured to
▍ Disable manual release input
activate from any combination of detection zones. This
allows (among other combinations) any two zones ▍ Disable releasing sub system
from a combination of three to activate release, this is ▍ Activate extract fan output
ideal for applications protecting ceiling, room and floor
▍ Activate alarm delays
voids.
Access level 3:
A large LED display is provided on the panel fascia to
enable easy configuration and control, this also ▍ Sounder delay
displays the time remaining until extinguishant release ▍ Coincidence detection
for added user safety.
▍ Disable panel features
The control panel status can be displayed on up to ▍ Zone alarm delays (Detectors)
seven remote status indicators this allows the status of ▍ Zone alarm delays (Call stations)
gas release to be displayed at all entrances to the
protected area for user safety. Communications ▍ Configure zone for I.S. barrier use
between the FireBeta A-XT and its status indicators ▍ Zone short circuit alarm
uses RS485 protocol and is fully monitored. ▍ Zone inputs delay
The extensive configuration options of the FireBeta A- ▍ Extinguishant release time delay
XT allow the functionality of the system to be ▍ Extinguishant release duration timer
extensively modified. ▍ Extinguishant reset delay timer
 FireBeta A-XT Control Panel
UL approved extinguishant system

SPECIFICATION Specification cont’d

Short circuit threshold 99Ω to 0Ω
Construction 1.2mm mild sheet steel Monitored inputs normal 8kΩ to 1kΩ
IP rating IP30 threshold
Finish/Colour Epoxy powder coated Monitored inputs alarm 999Ω to 100Ω
Red RAL3002 threshold
Mains supply 230V AC or 115V AC Monitored inputs short 99Ω to 0Ω
Mains supply fuse 1.6 Amp (F1.6A L250V) circuit threshold
Power supply rating 3 Amps total including Status unit/Ancillary board Two wire RS485
battery charge 28V +/- 2V connection connection
Maximum ripple current 200 millivolts Status unit power output 500mA, electronic fuse
Battery type (Yuasa NP) 2 X 12V 7Ah SLA
Battery charge voltage 27.6VDC nominal
Temperature compensated
Battery charge current 0.7A maximum
Battery fuse 20mm, 3.15A glass
Maximum current draw from 3 Amps
batteries Ordering information
Quiescent current of panel 0.095A
in mains fail Part No. Description
ROV output 500mA, electronic fuse 23911-K116 FireBeta A-XT UL approved
Sounder outputs 24V @ 500mA, electronic extinguishant control panel
fuse
Fault relay 30VDC 1A maximum
Fire relay 30VDC 1A maximum
Local fire relay 30VDC 1A maximum
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1 stage relay 30VDC 1A maximum
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2 stage relay 30VDC 1A maximum
Extract fan output 30VDC 1A maximum
Zone quiescent current 2mA maximum
Terminal capacity 12 AWG
No. of detectors per zone Maximum 32 (Dependent
on type
NAC rating 0.5A per circuit
Detection circuit EOL 6k8 ½ watt resistor
Monitored input EOL 6k8 ½ watt resistor
Sounder circuit EOL 10K ¼ watt resistor
Extinguishant output EOL 1N4004 diode
No. of initiating circuits 3
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No. of NAC circuits 2 x 1 stage, 1 x 2 stage
Extinguishant release o/p Fused at 1A
Extinguishant release delay 0 to 60 secs (5 sec steps)
Extinguishant release 60 to 300 secs (5 sec
duration steps)
SIL, AL, FLT, RST inputs Switched –ve max
resistance 100 ohms
Zone normal threshold 8kΩ to 1kΩ
Detector alarm threshold 999Ω to 400Ω
Call point alarm threshold 399Ω to 100Ω

Kidde Airsense, Thame Park Road, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 3RT, United Kingdom
Tel +44 1844 265004  E-mail: [email protected]  Web: www.kiddeairsense.co.uk
Australia: Tel +61 4 0712 7541  Singapore Tel: +65 64247954  Hong Kong: Tel +852 2961 4206

Kidde Airsense operates a continuous programme of product development. The right is therefore reserved to modify any specification Iss. 1 Ref no. CFP00001/0513
without prior notice and Kidde Airsense should be contacted to ensure the current issue of all technical data sheets are used.