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Eaton BiWire Flexi User Manual

Eaton BiWire Flexi
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BiWire Flexi Fire Panel EFBW8ZONE-FLEXI / EFBW4ZONE-FLEXI / EFBW2ZONE-FLEXI
Installation and Operation manual

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Eaton BiWire Flexi Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEaton
ModelBiWire Flexi
CategoryControl Panel
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to BiWire Flexi Fire Panel System

Purpose of the Installation and Operation Manual

This manual guides the installation and commissioning of the BiWire Flexi 2/4/8 Zone Control panel.

BiWire Flexi Fire Detection and Alarm System Overview

Control and Indication Equipment (CIE) Details

Details the BiWire Flexi Fire Panel's design as an Analogue non-addressable system, its enclosure, and dimensions.

Power Supply Equipment (PSE) Functionality

Explains the PSE's role in operating the BiWire Flexi Panel, its connection to mains and batteries, and fault indications.

EOLM-3 and EOLM-1 Module Specifications

Describes the EOLM-3 for BiWire zones and EOLM-1 for Conventional zones, including EOLR for IS zones.

System Wiring Diagram for Mixed Configurations

Illustrates how to wire different device types into mixed BiWire and Conventional systems.

Understanding BiWire Flexi Panel Status Indications

Explains the visual and audible indicators on the front panel and their meanings.

Control Panel Inputs and Outputs Explained

Details the panel's wiring for mixed BiWire and Conventional installations, covering outputs and inputs.

Panel Output Relays: Fire, Fault, and Interlink

Describes the functionality and connections for Fire, Fault, and Interlink relays.

Option Board for FRE, FPE, and Zonal Relays

Details the option board for FRE, FPE outputs, and Zonal Relay contacts.

BiWire Flexi Fire Panel Installation Instructions

Pre-Installation Preparation and Safety Checks

Provides essential preparatory notes, warnings, and cautions before starting the installation.

Cabling Routing and Device Installation Procedures

Guides on routing fire-rated cabling and installing devices according to zone maps and system design.

Panel Installation and Mounting Guidelines

Details the process of mounting the panel, including removing covers, PCB shelf, and PSE.

Connecting Mains and Battery Power Supplies

Instructions for safely connecting the mains supply and battery to the panel's PSE.

Battery Connections and Zone Cabling Procedures

Details battery connection procedures and how to connect zone cables, emphasizing polarity and EOLM usage.

Connecting Input/Output Cables and Interlinking Panels

Guides on connecting I/O cables, interlinking panels, and setting up repeater connections.

Option Board Installation for FRE, FPE, and Zonal Outputs

Covers connecting FRE/FPE outputs and Zonal outputs to the option board.

Panel Configuration: Silence Mode and Zone Settings

Explains how to configure panel silence modes and zone operating modes (BiWire, Conventional, Intrinsically Safe).

Installation Testing Procedures for BiWire Flexi Panels

Detector Fitting and Initial Power-up Checks

Instructions for fitting detector heads and performing initial power-up checks.

Zone Fire Detection and Fault Checks

Guides on testing zone fire detection, including detector removal and fault conditions.

Battery Fault Detection and Fire Output Checks

Details testing of battery faults, fire outputs, and interlinked panel functions.

Commissioning and System Handover Procedures

Commissioning Process and Documentation

Covers system commissioning according to BS5839 and required documentation.

System Handover to Premises Management

Outlines documents to be handed over and training for premises management.

Maintenance Schedule for BiWire Flexi Fire Panels

Daily, Weekly, Quarterly, and Yearly Testing Requirements

Outlines the maintenance testing requirements for daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly intervals.

Operating Instructions for BiWire Flexi Fire Panels

Multi-Function Buttons and Basic Panel Operations

Explains the multi-function buttons and basic operations like silencing alarms, sounding alarms, and resetting the system.

Mute Buzzer and Enable/Disable Functions

Details how to mute the panel buzzer and enable/disable zones, fire alarm devices, FRE, or FPE.

Individual Zone Test and Lamp Test Procedures

Guides on performing individual zone tests and the lamp test for all panel indicators.

Self-test Mode and Walk Test Mode Operations

Explains how to perform self-test mode and walk test mode for system verification.

Technical Specifications of the BiWire Flexi System

Detailed Panel Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the panel's power, zone circuits, sounder outputs, and relays.

PSE, EOLM-3, and EOLM-1 Module Specifications

Details technical specifications for the Power Supply Equipment (PSE) and End of Line Modules (EOLM-3, EOLM-1).

Option Board and Cable Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the option board and recommended cable types.

System Calculations for Zone Loading and Battery Standby

Zone Loading Calculation in Normal Condition

Provides a table to calculate the normal operating current load for each zone.

Zone Loading Calculation in Alarm Condition

Details how to calculate zone loading during an alarm condition, including VADs and sounders.

Battery Standby Time Calculation Formula

Provides the formula and fields to calculate the system's battery standby time.

Manufacturers Contact Details and Compliance Information

Eaton Contact Information and EN54 Compliance

Provides contact information for Eaton Industries and compliance details for EN54-2 and EN54-4.

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