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Short-circuit Isolation
in Addressable Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
The requirement for isolation Isolator type
Analogue addressable fire detection systems are usually designed There are three types of isolator used in Apollo products:
as loops, with the connecting wires starting and finishing at the fire
control panel. Detection devices, manual call points and interfaces are • The original circuit known as 20D, has been in use since the
connected at intervals along the cables. Depending on the national or introduction of XP95
local regulations, audible and visual alarm devices are connected either
• The 20I circuit was developed in order to reduce the test current
to the same loop as the detection devices or via dedicated loops. Spurs
which is applied to isolated sections of the loop. It reduces the test
may be connected at any point of the loop, either directly from the loop
current by half.
wires or from an interface, subject to national or local regulation.
• The 20C isolator is the latest development which performs much
Short-circuits do not occur very often, but when they do, the consequences
like the 20I isolator but with advanced features that allow additional
can be serious, possibly making the affected loop entirely inoperative. It
is for this reason that isolators have been designed and incorporated control of the isolator through Apollo CoreProtocol.
into various devices that are connected to the loop. The purpose of these
isolating circuits is to protect the loop in the event of a short or partial Fire control panel compatibility
short-circuit by disconnecting the part of the loop where the short-circuit
has occurred. When the short-circuit fault has been rectified, the isolating Fire control panels that are certificated by Apollo are also compatible with
circuitry automatically reconnects the affected section of the loop. Apollo isolators.
CoreProtocol enabled control panels are able to send a command to 20C
Features of isolating circuits isolators which will set a switch open (isolated) state. When the command
is reset the isolator will autonomously revert to a closed switch state if no
Isolators are available in different forms: short-circuit is present. It is not possible for 20C isolators to be remotely
switched from an open switch to a closed switch state.
• As a stand-alone ‘isolator’ which is fitted onto special detector style
‘isolator bases’
System design
• Incorporated into the detector mounting base, known as ‘isolating
bases’ It is essential that both loop loading and isolator requirements are taken
• Integrated into Apollo devices such as manual call points, audible into consideration when designing a fire detection system.
and visual alarm devices, interfaces or detection devices (see Table Generally the loop devices are wired in sequence, so the number of devices
1) between isolators should equal an EDL of 20. If a star configuration is
Isolators are intended for use with Apollo systems using XP95®, used at a node in the system there may be more than one isolator being
Discovery® and CoreProtocol®. Isolators are polarity sensitive and switch powered at the same time so 4 EDL should be added to the node for each
the negative line of the loop. additional isolator being powered simultaneously.

Devices including or fitted to isolators remain operative when an adjacent Apollo offers a software programme with which the loop loading viability
loop section is in the isolated state. The isolated state is normally of a design can be checked. The LoopCalc programme can be downloaded
indicated by a LED illuminated yellow on the device and through the at www.apollo-fire.co.uk
protocol for CoreProtocol systems. Note: All detectors and other devices between any two isolators or isolating devices
must be in the same fire zone because communications will be lost if a short circuit
occurs between isolators. This design consideration may be subject to national or local
Equivalent Detector Load regulations.

The Equivalent Detector Load (EDL) is a rating value attributed to each

device on an XP95/Discovery/CoreProtocol loop, which enables consistent Testing isolators in situ
and correct design of the system, when Isolators are used.
Isolators should be tested after installation to ensure the isolators
Apollo isolating circuits allow the connection of between one and 20 operate correctly.
detectors (an EDL of 20) between isolators. The ‘equivalent load’ for
Devices with accessible screw terminals:
Apollo devices is one for most devices. The ‘equivalent load’ for devices
which are greater than one is given in Table 1. The maximum load for a • Apply a short circuit to the input side and ensure the yellow LED is
node is an EDL of 20, this is calculated by adding up the EDL for all devices lit continuously.
fitted between two isolators.
• Apply a short circuit to the output side and ensure the yellow LED is
lit continuously.
Operating principles
Devices that plug into an XPert8 base:
Under normal operating conditions the isolator provides a low resistance in either
direction. If the loop voltage falls to a pre-set level, the isolator will switch from the • Connect a link wire between L1 and L2 and plug the device into the
closed state to the open state in order to isolate the loop ‘in’ and ‘out’ lines. XPert8 base. Ensure that the yellow LED is lit continuously.
The isolated section is automatically tested with a test current and is re-connected • Connect a link wire between L1 OUT and L2 and plug the device into
at a pre-set load resistance value (see Table 2). the XPert8 base. Ensure that the yellow LED is lit continuously.

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Quick-start process guide

To work out the isolator loading of a loop:
• Identify the devices between each pair of isolators
• Use Table 1 to determine the EDL of each device
Note: If any devices are star connected and include isolators, then add
four EDL for each device. Do not include any devices past the isolator
in this node.
• Verify that the sum of the EDL values is less than or equal to 20
• Put the full loop configuration into the ApolloLoopCalc tool
• Verify that the LoopCalc tool confirms ‘Loop Design Satisfactory’

Table1: Apollo products

Isolator type and EDL value
Part No. Product name
20D 20I 20C EDL*
45681-277APO XP95 Sounder Base - Isolating X 2
45681-278APO XP95 Sounder Base 2
45681-284APO XPERT 7 Base - Isolating X 0
45681-286MAR XPERT 7 Marine Base - Isolating [SIL2] X 0

45681-290APO XP95 Sounder Base - Slow Whoop - Isolating X 2

45681-291APO XP95 Sounder Base - Slow Whoop 2

45681-300APO XP95 Sounder Base - DIN Tone - Isolating X 2

45681-330APO XP95 Sounder VID Base (Red Flash) - Isolating X 1

45681-332APO XP95 Sounder VID Base (Red Flash) - Slow Whoop - Isolating X 1
45681-333APO XP95 VID Base (Red Flash) - Isolating X 1
45681-393APO Discovery Sounder VID Base (Red Flash) - Isolating X 1
45681-393SIL Discovery Sndr VID Base (RD Fl) - Iso [SIL2] X 1
45681-394MAR Discovery Marine Sndr VID Base (RD Fl) - Iso [SIL2] X 1
45681-700APO Discovery Sounder VAD Base Cat. O (White Flash) - Isolating X 1
45681-702APO Discovery Sounder Base - Isolating X 1
45681-705APO XP95 Sounder VAD Base Cat. O (White Flash) - Isolating X 1
45681-707APO XP95 Sndr VAD Base Cat. O - DIN Tone (WT Fl) - Iso X 1
45681-709APO XP95 VAD Base Cat. O (White Flash) - Isolating X 1
55000-001APO XP95 Open-Area Sounder - Red Body - Isolating X 1
55000-002APO XP95 Open-Area Sounder - White Body - Isolating X 1
55000-005APO XP95 O-A Sndr VID - RD Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 1
55000-006APO XP95 O-A Sndr VID - WT Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 1
55000-009APO XP95 Open-Area VID - Red Body (Red Flash) - Isolating X 1
55000-010APO XP95 Open-Area VID - White Body (Red Flash) - Isolating X 1
55000-020APO XP95 Flame Detector (IR3) 9
55000-021APO XP95 Exd Flame Detector (IR3) - Flameproof 9
55000-022APO XP95 Flame Detector (UV) - Base Mounted 9
55000-023APO XP95 Flame Detector (UV/IR2) - Base Mounted 9
55000-024APO XP95 Flame Detector (IR3) - Base Mounted 9
55000-027MAR XP95 Marine Flame Detector (UV) - Base Mounted 9
55000-028MAR XP95 Marine Flame Detector (UV/IR2) - Base Mounted 9
55000-029MAR XP95 Marine Flame Detector (IR3) - Base Mounted 9
55000-034MAR XP95 Marine Flame Detector (IR3) - Stainless Steel 9
55000-041USA XP95A Open-Area Sounder - Red Body - Isolating X 1
55000-181MAR XP95 Marine DIN-Rail AV Control Module (8 Amperes) 3
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Table1: Apollo products

Isolator type and EDL value
Part No. Product name
20D 20I 20C EDL*
55000-182APO XP95 DIN-Rail AV Control Module (5 Amperes) 3
55000-268APO XP95 Reflective Beam Detector (5-50m) X 10
55000-273APO XP95 Reflective Beam Detector (50-100m) X 10
55000-274APO XP95 Open-Area Multi-Tone Sounder - Outdoor - Red Body 2
55000-278APO XP95 Open-Area Multi-Tone Sounder - Red Body 2
55000-279APO XP95 Open-Area Multi-Tone Sounder - White Body 2
55000-280APO XP95 Flame Detector (IR2) 20
55000-291APO XP95 Open-Area Multi-Tone Sounder VID - Red Body (Red Flash) 2
55000-293APO XP95 O-A Multi-Tone Sndr VID - RD Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 2
55000-294APO XP95 O-A Multi-Tone Sndr VID - WT Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 2
55000-295APO XP95 Exd Flame Detector (IR2) - Flameproof 20
55000-296APO XP95 O-A Multi-Tone Sndr VID - Outdoor - RD Bdy (RD Fl) 2
55000-298APO XP95 O-A Multi-Tone Sndr VID - Outdoor RD Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 2
55000-299APO XP95 O-A Multi-Tone Sndr VID - Outdoor WT Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 2
55000-588APO XP95 Input/Output Module - Three Channel - Isolating X 7
55000-720APO Isolator X 0
55000-721MAR Marine Isolator [SIL2] X 0
55000-736APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. W - Red Body (Red Flash) (W-2.4-6) 16
55000-737APO XP95 OpenArea VAD Cat. W - White Body (Red Flash) (W-2.4-6) 16
55000-738APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. C - Red Body (Red Flash) (C-3-8) 16
55000-739APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. C - White Body (Red Flash) (C-3-8) 16
55000-740APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. C - Red Body (White Flash) (C-3-15) 20
55000-741APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. W - Red Body (White Flash) (W-2.5-6) 16
55000-742APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. C - Red Body (White Flash) (C-3-8) 12
55000-743APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. C - Red Body (White Flash) (C-3-8) 20
55000-744APO XP95 O-A VAD Cat. W - WT Bdy (WT Fl) (W-2.5-6) 16
55000-745APO XP95 Open-Area VAD Cat. C - White Body (White Flash) (C-3-8) 12
55000-747APO XP95 O-A VAD Cat. C - RD Bdy (WT Fl) (C-3-15) - Iso Kit 20
55000-748APO XP95 O-A VAD Cat. C - WT Bdy (WT Fl) (C-3-15) - Iso Kit 20
55000-750USA Isolator X 0
55000-760APO XP95 DIN-Rail Mini Switch Monitor Module - Isolating X 1
55000-770MAR XP95 Marine DIN-Rail Isolator - Dual Channel [SIL2] X 0
55000-772MAR XP95 Marine DIN-Rail Switch Monitor Plus Module 3
55000-773MAR XP95 Marine DIN-Rail Zone Monitor Module X 3
55000-774MAR XP95 Marine DIN-Rail Input/Output Module [SIL2] 4
55000-775MAR XP95 Marine DIN-Rail Mini Switch Monitor Module - Iso [SIL2] X 1
55000-790USA XP95A Priority Switch Monitor Module - Dual Channel 5
55000-797APO XP95 DIN-Rail Input/Output Module (250V AC) 4
55000-802APO XP95 DIN-Rail Isolator - Dual Channel X 0
55000-805USA XP95A Switch Monitor Module 3
55000-806USA XP95A Priority Switch Monitor Module 3
55000-812APO XP95 DIN-Rail Zone Monitor Module - Isolating X 3
55000-820USA XP95A Switch Monitor Input/Output Module 4
55000-825USA XP95A AV Control Module 6
55000-830USA XP95A Mini Priority Switch Monitor Module 3

All information in this document is given in good faith but Apollo

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Table1: Apollo products

Isolator type and EDL value
Part No. Product name
20D 20I 20C EDL*
55000-831USA XP95A Mini Switch Monitor Module 3
55000-845APO XP95 Zone Monitor Module - Isolating X 3
55000-847APO XP95 Input/Output Module - Isolating [SIL2] X 4
55000-847SIL XP95 Input/Output Module - Iso [SIL2] X 4
55000-852APO XP95 AV Control Module - Isolating X 3
55000-859USA XP95A Input/Output Module (120V AC) 4
55000-863USA XP95A Relay Output Module 3
55000-982APO Addressable Door Retainer – 200N X 4
55010-182APO XP95 DIN-Rail AV Control Module X 2
55010-852APO XP95 AV Control Module - Isolating X 2
55100-908APO XP95 Manual Call Point - Isolating X 1
58000-005APO Discovery Open-Area Sounder VID - Red Body (Red Flash) X 1
58000-007APO Discovery Open-Area Sounder VID - White Body (Red Flash) X 1
58000-010APO Discovery O-A Voice Sndr - RD Bdy - Iso X 1
58000-011USA Discovery UL Open-Area Sounder VID - Red Body (Red Flash) X 1
58000-020APO Discovery O-A Voice Sndr - WT Bdy - Iso X 1
58000-030APO Discovery O-A Voice Sndr VID - RD Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 1
58000-040APO Discovery O-A Voice Sndr VID - WT Bdy (RD Fl) - Iso X 1
58100-908APO Discovery Manual Call Point - Isolating [SIL2] X 1
58100-908SIL Discovery Manual Call Point - Iso [SIL2] X 1
58100-951APO Discovery Manual Call Point - Outdoor - Isolating [SIL2] X 1
58100-953APO Discovery Manual Call Point - Outdoor - Yellow - Isolating X 1
58100-971MAR Discovery Marine Manual Call Point - Isolating [SIL2] X 1
58100-976MAR Discovery Marine Manual Call Point - Outdoor - Iso [SIL2] X 1
58200-951APO Discovery Manual Call Point - Outdoor - Isolating X 1
58200-951SIL Discovery Manual Call Point - Outdoor - Iso [SIL2 X 1
58200-976MAR Discovery Marine Manual Call Point - Outdoor - Isolating X 1
FL5100-600APO Soteria Dimension Optical Smoke Detector X 1
FL6100-600APO Soteria Dimension Optical Smoke Detector - Specialist X 1
MA4700-300MAR Intelligent Marine DIN-Rail Switch Monitor Module X 1
MA4700-302MAR Intelligent Marine DIN-Rail Input/Output Module X 1
RW1700-030APO REACH XP95 Loop Interface Module X 20
SA4700-100APO Intelligent Switch Monitor Module X 1
SA4700-102APO Intelligent Input/Output Module X 1
SA4700-103APO Intelligent Input/Output Module (250V AC) X 2
SA4700-104APO Intelligent Input/Output Module (Twin) X 1
SA4700-300APO Intelligent DIN-Rail Switch Monitor Module X 1
SA4700-302APO Intelligent DIN-Rail Input/Output Module X 1
SA4700-403APO Intelligent DIN-Rail Input/Output Module (250V AC) X 2
SA4705-600APO Soteria UL Mini Switch Monitor Module X 1
SA4705-700APO Soteria UL Input Module X 1
SA4705-701APO Soteria UL Relay Output Module X 1
SA4705-703APO Soteria UL Switch Monitor Input/Output Module X 1
SA4705-706APO Soteria UL NAC Module X 1
SA4705-720APO Soteria UL Dual Input Switch Monitor Module X 1
SA4710-100APO Intelligent Switch Monitor Module VDS X 1
SA4710-102APO Intelligent Input/Output Module VDS X 1
SA4710-104APO Intelligent Input/Output Module (Twin) VDS X 1
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Table1: Apollo products

Isolator type and EDL value
Part No. Product name
20D 20I 20C EDL*
SA4710-300APO Intelligent DIN-Rail Switch Monitor Module VDS X 1
SA4710-302APO Intelligent DIN-Rail Input/Output Module VDS X 1
SA5100-400APO Soteria Heat Detector X 1
SA5100-600APO Soteria Optical Smoke Detector X 1
SA5100-700APO Soteria Multi-Sensor Detector (Optical/Heat) X 1
SA5100-710APO Soteria Multi-Sensor Detector (Dual Optical/Heat) X 2

SA5100-810APO Soteria Tri-Sensor Detector (Dual Optical/Heat/CO) X 2

SA5150-450APO Soteria UL Heat Detector X 1
SA5150-650APO Soteria UL Smoke Detector X 1
SA5150-750APO Soteria UL Multi-Criteria Detector (Smoke/Heat) X 1
SA5300-300APO Soteria Sounder Base X 1
SA5300-320APO Soteria VID Base (White Flash) X 1
SA5300-321APO Soteria VID Base (Red Flash) X 1
SA5300-350APO Soteria Sounder VID Base (White Flash) X 1
SA5300-351APO Soteria Sounder VID Base (Red Flash) X 1
SA5302-300APO Soteria Sounder Base X 1
SA5302-350APO Soteria Sounder VID Base (White Flash) X 1
SA5302-351APO Soteria Sounder VID Base (Red Flash) X 1
SA5306-300APO Soteria Sounder Base – Black X 1
SA5306-350APO Soteria Sounder VID Base – Black (White Flash) X 1
SA5306-351APO Soteria Sounder VID Base – Black (Red Flash) X 1
SA5500-300APO Intelligent Open-Area Sounder - Red Body X 1
SA5500-350APO Intelligent Open-Area Sounder VID - Red Body (White Flash) X 1
SA5500-351APO Intelligent Open-Area Sounder VID - Red Body (Red Flash) X 1
SA5500-500APO Intelligent Open-Area VAD - Red Body (White Flash) X 2
SA5500-501APO Intelligent Open-Area VAD - Red Body (Red Flash) X 2
SA5500-550APO Intelligent O-A Sndr VAD Cat. W - RD Bdy (WT Fl) (W-3.1-10) X 2
SA5500-551APO Intelligent O-A Sndr VAD Cat. W - RD Bdy (RD Fl) (W-3.1-9) X 2
SA5501-300APO Intelligent Open-Area Sounder - White Body X 1
SA5501-320APO Intelligent Open-Area VID - White Body (White Flash) X 1
SA5501-321APO Intelligent Open-Area VID - White Body (Red Flash) X 1
SA5501-350APO Intelligent Open-Area Sounder VID - White Body (White Flash) X 1
SA5501-351APO Intelligent Open-Area Sounder VID - White Body (Red Flash) X 1
SA5501-500APO Intelligent O-A VAD Cat. W - WT Bdy (WT Fl) (W-3.1-10) X 2
SA5501-501APO Intelligent O-A VAD Cat. W - WT Bdy (RD Fl) (W-3.1-9) X 2
SA5501-550APO Intelligent O-A Sndr VAD Cat. W - WT Bdy (WT Fl) (W-3.1-10) X 2

SA5501-551APO Intelligent O-A Sndr VAD Cat. W - WT Bdy (RD Fl) (W-3.1-9) X 2
SA5900-100APO Intelligent DIN Manual Call Point X 1
SA5900-104APO Intelligent DIN Manual Call Point – Yellow X 1
SA5900-105APO Intelligent DIN Manual Call Point – Blue X 1
SA5900-106APO Intelligent DIN Manual Call Point – Green X 1
SA5900-903APO Intelligent Manual Call Point - White X 1
SA5900-904APO Intelligent Manual Call Point - Yellow X 1
SA5900-905APO Intelligent Manual Call Point - Blue X 1
SA5900-906APO Intelligent Manual Call Point - Green X 1

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Table1: Apollo products

Isolator type and EDL value
Part No. Product name
20D 20I 20C EDL*
SA5900-907APO Intelligent Manual Call Point - Orange X 1
SA5900-908APO Intelligent Manual Call Point X 1
SA5900-928MAR Intelligent Marine Manual Call Point X 1
SA5900-951APO Intelligent Manual Call Point - Outdoor X 1
SA6700-100APO Intelligent Switch Monitor Module (Twin) X 1
SA6710-100APO Intelligent Switch Monitor Module (Twin) VDS X 1
SA7100-100APO Intelligent Reflective Beam Detector - Auto-Aligning X 10
XPA-IN-14050-APO XPander Diversity Loop Interface Module X 2

EDL* - Equivalent Detector Load

Notes-
55000-740/743 Loop-powered VAD (Cat C-15m) - Special Instructions: Product requires a specialist installation method, please purchase kit 55000-
747APO (C-3-15, red body) or 55000-748APO (C-3-15, white body) and refer to IG:39215-365 for further information.

Table 2: EN 54-17 parameters

Isolator type
EN 54-17 parameter Description
20D 20I 20C
Vmin Loop dc voltage + Data Pulse Voltage 17 V + 5 V 17 V + 5 V 17 V + 5V
Vnominal Loop dc voltage + Data Pulse Voltage 24 V + 9 V 24 V + 9 V 24 V + 9 V
Vmax Loop dc voltage + Data Pulse Voltage 28 V + 9 V 28 V + 9 V 35 V + 13 V
VSO min Isolation voltage 13.6 V 13.6 V 12.5 V
VSO max Isolation voltage 14.8 V 14.8 V 15 V
VSC min Voltage to de-isolate (on isolated section with test current applied) 12.9 V 12.9 V 12.8 V
VSC max Voltage to de-isolate (on isolated section with test current applied) 18 V 18 V 19.1 V
IC max Continuous switch current 1A 1A 1A
IS max Maximum switch current 3A 3A 3A
IL max dc Maximum Isolator leakage current (Test Current) 55mA (pulsed) 28.2mA (dc) 33mA (pulsed)
ZC max Maximum series resistance - switch closed 0.2Ω 0.2Ω 0.1Ω

Table 3: EN 54-17 parameters - VdS approved products

Isolator type
EN 54-17 parameter Description
20D 20I 20C
Vmin Loop dc voltage + Data Pulse Voltage 17 V + 5 V 17 V + 5 V 17 V + 5V
Vnominal Loop dc voltage 24 V 24 V 24 V
Vmax Loop dc voltage + Data Pulse Voltage 28 V + 9 V 28 V + 9 V 35 V + 13 V
VSO min Isolation voltage 13.6 V 13.6 V 12.5 V
VSO max Isolation voltage 14.8 V 14.8 V 15 V
VSC min Voltage to de-isolate (on isolated section with test current applied) 12.9 V 12.9 V 12.8 V
VSC max Voltage to de-isolate (on isolated section with test current applied) 17 V 17 V 17 V
IC max Continuous switch current 1A 1A 1A
IS max Maximum switch current 3A 3A 3A
IL max dc Maximum Isolator leakage current (Test Current) 55mA (pulsed) 28.2mA (dc) 33mA (pulsed)
ZC max Maximum series resistance - switch closed 0.2Ω 0.2Ω 0.1Ω
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Table 4: EN 54-17 parameters - NF approved products

Isolator type
EN 54-17 parameter Description
20D
Vmin Loop dc voltage 17 V
Vnominal Loop dc voltage 24 V
Vmax Loop dc voltage 28 V
VSO min Isolation voltage 13.6 V
VSO max Isolation voltage 16.1 V
VSC min Voltage to de-isolate (on isolated section with test current applied) 12.9 V
VSC max Voltage to de-isolate (on isolated section with test current applied) 28.5 V
IC max Continuous switch current 1A
IS max Maximum switch current 3A
1mA dc
IL max dc Maximum Isolator leakage current (Test Current)
55mA (pulsed)
ZC max Maximum series resistance - switch closed 0.4Ω

All information in this document is given in good faith but Apollo

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