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C-TEC EP203 - User Manual

C-TEC EP203
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EP203
AUTOMATIC
EXTINGUISHER
PANEL
Installation and
Maintenance
Manual
Approved Document No. DFU0002032 Rev 4
www.acornfiresecurity.com
www.acornfiresecurity.com

Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Notes

Equipment Guarantee

Details the guarantee terms for the equipment installation and commissioning.

System Design

Emphasizes consulting qualified personnel for system design and installation regulations.

Basic Overview and Key Features

Installation and Wiring

The EP203 Panel Enclosure

Describes the components of the EP203 panel enclosure and its parts.

Removing the Lid and Base PCBs

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing panel components for installation.

Siting and Mounting the EP203 Panel

Guidelines for selecting an indoor location and mounting the EP203 panel enclosure.

Mains Wiring

Details the requirements for connecting the mains supply to the EP203 panel.

Detector Circuit Wiring

Explains how to wire conventional detector circuits to the EP203 panel.

Sounder Circuit Wiring

Details the wiring for conventional polarised sounder circuits to the EP203 panel.

Monitored Input Wiring

Describes the wiring for six monitored input connections on the EP203 panel.

Auxiliary Output Wiring

Explains the wiring for the six auxiliary relay outputs provided by the EP203 panel.

Remote Control Wiring

Details how to remotely control EP203 panel functions via input connections.

Extinguisher Output Wiring

Specifies wiring for extinguishant output circuits, supporting solenoids or Metrons.

Solenoid Wiring

Provides wiring diagrams and resistance requirements for one or two solenoid connections.

Igniting Actuator (Metron) Wiring

Details wiring for igniting actuators, including resistance limits and diagrams.

Connection to RSUs and ESUs

Explains wiring connections for Remote Status Units (RSUs) and Economy Status Units (ESUs).

First Fix

Cable Types and Limitations

Guidance on selecting and using appropriate cables for system wiring and regulations.

Planning the Cable Entry and Distribution

Instructions for planning cable entry and internal distribution within the EP203 panel.

Second Fix

Connecting the EP203 Panel

Prepares the panel by checking connections and cable integrity before energizing.

Installing the Power Supply PCB and Output Expansion Relay Board

Instructions for physically mounting and securing the Power Supply and Expansion Relay Boards.

Connecting the Mains Supply

Details the final steps for connecting the mains supply to the Power Supply PCB.

Installing the Main Control PCB

Guides on mounting and securing the Main Control PCB and its connections.

Connecting Circuits to the Main Control PCB

Explains how to connect various circuits to the Main Control PCB connector blocks.

Programming the EP203 Panel

General User Controls (Access Level 1)

Describes functions available to general users, including manual activation and sounder muting.

Authorised User Controls (Access Level 2)

Outlines functions for authorised users, including silencing sounders and resetting alarms.

Engineer Controls (Access Level 3)

Details functions exclusively for engineers, including commissioning and system engineering.

Accessing and Using the Engineer Controls

Provides step-by-step instructions for navigating and using the engineer-level menus.

Access Level 3 Menus

Overview

Provides a summary of the menus and sub-menus available in Access Level 3.

Disablements

Details options for temporarily disabling system components like zones, sounders, and relays.

Commissioning

Covers panel settings for zone selection, delays, durations, and extract options.

Engineering

Includes functions for walk tests, relay testing, sounder testing, PSU stats, and version numbers.

Fault Diagnosis

Overview

Explains how faults are indicated on the EP203 panel via LEDs, sounder, and LCD display.

Detection Zone Faults

Diagnoses open/short circuit faults on detection zones, including suggested actions.

Sounder Faults

Details diagnosis for open/short circuit faults on sounder circuits and suggested actions.

Power Supply Faults

Covers faults related to mains/battery supply, fuses, and PSU status.

System Faults

Diagnoses system-wide faults like watchdog, memory corruption, and PCB issues.

General Maintenance

Appendix 1 - Standby Battery Calculation Guide

Appendix 2 - Extinguisher Control Panel Wiring Diagram

Appendix 3 - Extinguishing Operation Flowchart

Appendix 4 - Technical Specification

C-TEC EP203 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Zones2
Standards ComplianceEN54-2, EN54-4
Product TypeFire Alarm Panel
Supply Voltage230V AC
Auxiliary Power Output24V DC
Sounders SupportedConventional sounders
Detectors SupportedConventional detectors
Weight3.5kg

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