Fike Epaco - User Manual

User’s Manual
P/N E06-091, Rev. 0
January 2010
EXPLOSION PROTECTION (ACTIVE) CONTROL SYSTEM

Summary

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Trademarks

Quality

Warranty

Limitations of Liability

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Product Support

Contact Fike for technical assistance and troubleshooting of the EPACO system.

1.2 Safety Information

Important safety warnings and cautions regarding hazards to persons and equipment.

1.3 Related Documentation

2.0 EPACOM System Overview

2.1 Explosion Protection Controller (EPC)

The EPC is the cornerstone of the EPACO system for detection and control.

2.2 Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The PSU is the primary power source for the EPACO system, providing 24 VDC output.

2.3 Annunciator Module (AM)

The AM is the primary system status indication point and customer interface for the EPACO system.

2.4 Relay Card Module (RC8)

The RC8 provides programmable relays for system shutdowns or other actions.

2.1.1 Operation

2.1.2 EPC Diagnostics

2.1.3 EPC Specifications

2.2.1 Operation

2.2.2 PSU Diagnostics

2.2.3 PSU Specifications

2.2.4 PSU Voltage Chart

2.3.1 Operation

2.3.2 AM Specifications

2.4.1 Operation

2.4.2 RC8 LED Diagnostics

2.4.4 RC8 Specifications

3.0 Maintenance

3.1 Routine Inspections

Guidelines for routine system inspections performed by certified personnel.

4.0 Decommissioning Procedure

Appendix A

RC8 Module Status Codes

Table correlating digit numbers with RC8 module status and relay states.

Appendix B

Annunciator Module Display History Codes

List of history codes displayed by the Annunciator Module for system events.

Appendix C

Pressure Detector - Pressure Correlation Chart

Chart correlating hexadecimal display values with pressure readings (PSI/mbar).

Fike Epaco Specifications

General

Type	Fire Alarm Control Panel
Manufacturer	Fike
Model	Epaco
Display	LCD
Application	Fire detection and alarm
Communication	RS-485, Ethernet
Input Voltage	120/240 VAC
Operating Temperature	32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)