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FP4E 4 Zone Economy Fire Alarm Control Panel (Part No. FF384-3)

Installation Instructions

FIRE ALARM

ancillaries

1 of 4

Approved Document No. DFU0384011 Rev 2 Draft 4

THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A SUITABLY SKILLED AND TECHNICALLY

OMPETENT PERSON. THIS EQUIPMENT IS A PIECE OF CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE EARTHED

DO NOT CHANGE ANY PANEL CONNECTIONS WITH THE PANEL’S POWER APPLIED (MAINS OR BATTERY POWER).

DETECTOR

CALL POINT

CPR

CALL POINT

CPR

DO NOT SPUR -

CIRCUIT NOT MONITORED!

PANEL ZONE

TERMINALS

DETECTOR DETECTOR

CPR

CALL POINT

CPR

EMU PANEL MODULE

BF378 or

BF378M

ELECTRONIC MONITORING UNIT (EMU)

CALL POINT

Fig 5

SOUNDERS

EOLR

+ +

DO NOT make off

more than 2 circuits

in the panel

EOLR

SOUNDERS

EOLR

EOLR = End of Line Resistor (6k8Ω, 0.25W) - supplied

CPR = Call Point Resistor (470 - 680Ω, 0.5W) - supplied with call point

PANEL ZONE

TERMINALS

PANEL SOUNDER

TERMINALS

TYPICAL ZONE CIRCUIT - Call points wired before detectors

- Detector base diodes not needed.

TYPICAL ZONE CIRCUIT - With mixed order call points and detectors

- Detector bases fitted with continuity diodes and negative connection linked out.

TYPICAL SOUNDER CIRCUITS

Only use polarised sounders!

Remove EOLR from

terminal block and

fit to last detector.

DO NOT SPUR -

CIRCUIT NOT MONITORED!

Remove EOLR from

terminal block(s) and

fit to last sounder.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

All cables must be installed in accordance with all applicable national, regional or local standards. In the UK this is BS 7671 IEE

Wiring Regulations and BS 5839-1, Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings: Code of practice for system design, installation

and maintenance. Fire resistant, screened cable should be used throughout the installation and Mains wiring should be

segregated from extra low voltage field wiring.

For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall

be incorporated external to the equipment.

The general requirement for the Mains supply to the panel is fixed wiring, using 3 core

cable, (no less than 1mm

and no more than 2.5mm

), or a suitable three conductor

system fed from an isolating switched fused spur, fused at 3A. The Mains supply must

be exclusive to the panel.

HINT. As an alternative to a switched

fused spur, a double pole isolating

device (B) may be used in the Mains

feed from the Main Distribution

Board (A) to the panel (C), providing

it meets the appropriate wiring

regulations – see Fig 1.

• Remove the panel’s lid (disconnect attached loom connector).

• Fit the panel’s back box securely to a wall using the mounting holes provided and

suitable screw fixings. Remove required number of knockouts and fill holes with good

quality cable glands – see Fig 2.

• Gland field cables and terminate all screens to the panel.

CAUTION: DO NOT use an insulation tester (Megger) with any electronic devices

connected as the test voltage will totally destroy the devices.

• Test field cables and ensure they are fault-free, i.e. check continuity of cable runs

(including screens).

• Connect external Mains cable to the panel’s fused Mains terminal block (with Mains

isolated) – see Fig 2.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Also, if the battery leads are connected in reverse, the battery fuse (F1) will blow

which may damage the panel and invalidate the warranty.

• Position and connect the panel’s two internal 12V sealed lead acid batteries (with

battery supply isolated) – see Fig 3 & Fig 4.

• Connect zone circuits to the panel – see Fig 5.

• Connect sounder circuits to the panel – see Fig 5.

• Connect ancillary connections to the panel.

• Refit the panel’s lid (re-connect loom connector).

• Apply Mains and battery supply to power up the panel.

• The panel should be in normal mode. If not, investigate and rectify any faults

indicated on the panel.

• Finally, test the panel – see pages 2 & 3.

Shorting Link

(supplied)

–

12V Battery

Connections

to Panel

12V Battery

–

12V Battery

–

12V Battery

Fig 4

Black

Wire

Black

Wire

(supplied)

Red

Wire

Red

Wire

(supplied)

Fig 3

space for batteries

(bottom of back box)

ig 2

BBBB

A = Mounting Holes, B = Cable Knockouts

ains cable

(LIVE), N(NEUTRAL), (EARTH)

ower Rating

≥ 1.0mm

< 2.5mm

Fig 1

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Summary

Installation Procedure

General Wiring and Power Requirements

Covers national standards, cable types, mains supply, and earthing for installation.

Panel Mounting and Cable Glanding

Securing the back box, fitting cable glands, and preparing wiring entry points.

Mains and Battery Connection

Connecting the mains supply and the internal 12V batteries safely.

Circuit Connections

Wiring zone circuits, sounder circuits, and ancillary connections to the panel.

Final Checks and Power Up

Refitting the lid, applying power, and initial panel state verification.

Panel Testing Procedures

Initial Power and Keyswitch Tests

Verifies mains on, power supply fault indicators, and keyswitch positions.

Power Supply Monitoring Test

Tests the panel's response to mains failure and battery disconnection.

Sounder Circuit Monitoring Test

Checks sounder circuit faults (open/short) and silence functionality.

Detector Circuit Fault Tests

Simulates and tests open and short circuit faults on detector zones.

Fire and Evacuate Condition Simulation

Simulates fire and evacuate conditions to test sounders and indicators.

Ancillary Facilities and Features

Engineers Test (Non-Latch) Facility

Enables manual testing and automatic reset of detectors and call points.

Zone Isolation Facility

Allows individual isolation of detector zones for testing or maintenance.

Auxiliary Outputs and Relays

Covers auxiliary expansion, 24V output, and voltage-free relay contacts.

Technical Specifications

Power Specifications

Details mains supply voltage, frequency, internal power supply, and output limits.

Detector and Sounder Circuit Specs

Information on number of circuits, fault monitoring, and end-of-line resistors.

Fuses and Physical Dimensions

Specifications for fuses, conductor sizes, enclosure dimensions, and weight.

Environmental and Battery Stand-by

Operating temperature, humidity, and battery stand-by time calculations.

The FP4E 4 Zone Economy Fire Alarm Control Panel (Part No. FF384-3) is a Class 1 fire alarm control panel designed for fixed wiring installations. It requires installation and maintenance by suitably skilled and technically competent personnel, and must be earthed. No panel connections should be changed while mains or battery power is applied.

Function Description:

The FP4E panel is a conventional fire alarm control panel capable of monitoring up to four detector zones and controlling two sounder circuits. It provides visual and audible indications for various conditions including fire, faults (open circuit, short circuit), power supply issues, and zone isolation. The panel supports both manual call points and automatic smoke/heat detectors. It includes features for testing the power supply, sounder circuits, and detector circuits, as well as ancillary facilities for engineers' testing and zone isolation. The panel can drive up to three repeater panels and offers auxiliary expansion for additional relays and a "Class Change" input.

Important Technical Specifications:

Power Supply:
- Mains Supply Voltage: 220-230 V a.c., 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 185 mA.
- Internal Power Supply: 27 V d.c. nominal.
- Total Output Current Limited To: 800 mA.
- Auxiliary Power Output: 27 V d.c. nominal.
- Mains, battery charger, and batteries are monitored for failure/disconnection.
Detector Circuit:
- Number of Circuits: 4.
- Line Fault Monitoring: Open circuit, short circuit (can be disabled), and detector removal (if Electronic Monitoring Unit is fitted).
- End of Line Resistor (supplied): 6800 Ω, 5% tolerance, 0.25 W (blue, grey, red, gold).
- Detector Continuity Diodes: Silicon 1N4001 or Schottky type (required if EMU fitted).
- Call Point Resistor (not supplied): 470 to 680 Ω, 0.25 or 0.5 W.
- Maximum Detectors per Zone: 20 (maximum detector current = 2 mA).
- Maximum Manual Call Points per Zone: No limit.
Sounder Circuit:
- Number of Circuits: 2.
- End of Line Resistor (supplied): 6800 Ω, 5% tolerance, 0.25 W (blue, grey, red, gold).
- Line Fault Monitoring: Open circuit and short circuit.
- Outputs Fused At: 1 A.
- Maximum Total Output Current (all outputs): 800 mA.
- Maximum No. of Bells @ 25 mA each: 32 (example only).
- Maximum No. of Electronic Sounders @ 20 mA each: 40 (example only).
- Auxiliary Relay Contacts: 1A 30 V d.c. max. Voltage-Free.
Fuses (all compliant to IEC (EN 60127 PT2)):
- Mains Terminal Block: 200 mA T 20 mm.
- Sounder Outputs (F2, F3): 1 A F 20 mm.
- Battery Fuse (F1): 1.6 A F 20 mm.
- Auxiliary Output (F4): 1 A F 20 mm.
Connection Block:
- Largest Acceptable Conductor Size: 2.5 mm².
- Smallest Acceptable Conductor Size: 0.75 mm².
Physical:
- Enclosure (Width x Height x Depth): 322 x 267 x 92 mm.
- Weight (without batteries): 4.3 Kg.
- IP Rating (to EN 60529): IP30 (when correctly installed).
Environmental:
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to +40°C.
- Humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing).
Quiescent Current / Battery Stand-by Time:
- Quiescent Current (mA): 50.
- Max. Load Current (A): 0.8.
- Stand-by Time (HRS) 2.0 Ah Batteries: 32.
- Stand-by Time (HRS) 2.6 Ah Batteries: 44.
- Stand-by Time (HRS) 4.0 Ah Batteries: 72.

Usage Features:

Controls: External pushbuttons (keyswitch activated) for Reset/Resound/Test Zone Lamps, Silence Alarm Sounders, Silence Fault Sounders, and Evacuate. Internal controls for Engineer Detector Test and Zone Isolate.
Indicators: External indicators for Sounder Fault, Power Supply Fault, Mains On, Zone Fire, and Zone Fault. Internal indicators for Open Circuit Zone Fault, Short Circuit Zone Fault, Zone Isolated, and Engineer Test Selected.
Keyswitch Operation: The panel operates in "Normal" and "Arm Controls" positions. In "Arm Controls," pushbuttons become active for system control and testing.
Ancillary Facilities:
- Engineers Test (Non-Latch Test) Facility: A non-latching test mode for automatic reset of manual call points and smoke detectors. Activated by moving link 'PL1'.
- Zone Isolation Facility: Individual detector zones can be isolated by moving links (PL2/PL4/PL5/PL6).
- Revert to Short Circuit = Fire: This facility overrides short circuit fault monitoring for each zone, allowing the panel to be used with installations without Call Point Resistors. Activated by cutting wire links (LK1/LK2/LK3/LK4).
- Auxiliary Expansion Plug (PL10): Provides connections for Repeater Panels, Fire and Fault relays, and a "Class Change" input.
- AUX 24V +VE Output: A regulated, unmonitored, 1A (F4) fused output. Can be continuous or switched off when sounders are activated, or if panel power fails.
- Voltage Free Relay Contacts: Single pole relay outputs (normally closed, common, normally open) rated 30Vdc and 1.0A, which change over when sounders are activated.

Maintenance Features:

Installation Procedure: Detailed instructions for cable installation (BS 7671, BS 5839-1), mains wiring segregation, and use of fire-resistant screened cable.
Testing Procedures: Comprehensive tests for power supply, sounder circuits, and detector circuits (normal, open circuit fault, short circuit fault, fire condition) are outlined.
Battery Management: Instructions for positioning and connecting 12V sealed lead acid batteries. Caution against incorrect battery replacement type and reverse connection.
Fault Finding: The manual guides users to investigate and rectify faults indicated on the panel during power-up and testing.
Fuse Information: Important note regarding fuse ratings to prevent equipment damage and ensure safety.
EOLR (End of Line Resistor) Management: Instructions for fitting and removing EOLRs in sounder and detector circuits.

C-TEC FP4E Specifications

General

Brand	C-TEC
Model	FP4E
Category	Smoke Alarm
Language	English