Ampac FireFinder PLUS - 4.7 CORRECT Power Up; Turn “ON” Procedure; 4.8 Brigade; PSU Monitor Board

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4.7 CORRECT Power Up / Turn “ON” Procedure
Once all the field devices are installed and the wiring has been correctly terminated the FireFinder
PLUS is ready to turn on. For reliable power up it is essential the following procedure be followed;
1. Turn the Mains power on, THEN
2. Connect the batteries observing correct polarity.
3. The green power on LED should be illuminated.
4.8 Brigade / PSU Monitor Board
The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board (BRD86BPSC) monitors and controls the power supply, battery
charging, monitored / un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 5 relay outputs.
Connections
TB(x)
Function
Type of Output
TB1
Aux Out x 2
Protected
TB2
Relay 1
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB3
Relay 2
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB4
Relay 3
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB5
Relay 4
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB6
Relay 5
1 Amp Voltage Free Contacts
TB7
Monitored Outputs x 4
24Vdc EOL
TB8
Monitored Inputs x 4
Switched Negative, EOL
TB9
Battery Out / 27VDC PSU IN
Protected
TB10
External Board / SW POWER
CN(x)
Function
Type of Output
CN1
JTAG
CN1
SGD
CN3
External Board Controls
CN4-8
Power Out
1 Amp ( protected )
Relay Information
Voltage Free contacts are rated at 1A @ 30V
Back EMF Protection
 Inductive loads fitted to the Brigade PSU Monitor Board MUST be fitted with “Flyback”
diodes at the load for back EMF protection.
Transient Protection
 Recognised transient line protection methodologies at the FACP and the load MUST be
considered when connecting any control devices to the outputs be they in close or remote.