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SIMPLICITY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL
Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-107
Issue 3.16 Author: NRPJ Date: 21/09/2017
ONE OR TWO LOOP ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

Installation Information

Ensures safe and correct installation procedures are followed for the fire alarm panel.

Normal Operation Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe panel operation when not under maintenance, focusing on access.

Battery Information and Handling

Details on battery types, capacity, and handling precautions, including risks.

Product Disposal Guidelines

Environmentally responsible disposal guidelines for the unit at the end of its service life.

Product Design and Environmental Specifications

Fire Alarm Control Section Design

Details specifications of the Fire Alarm Control Equipment (CIE) based on standards.

Power Supply Section Design

Information on the Power Supply Equipment (PSE) design, charging, and output.

Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies operating temperature, humidity, and vibration limits for the panel.

Introduction to the Simplicity Panel

Simplicity Panel Version History

Overview of the evolution and different versions of the Simplicity panel.

Panel Description and Design Concept

Explains the panel's features, design, and advantages of addressable systems.

Using This Manual

Equipment Guarantee Conditions

Outlines conditions that may void the equipment warranty if not commissioned properly.

System Design Considerations

Designing a Simplicity System

Guidance on system design, focusing on zone allocation and device placement.

Installing the Fire Alarm System

Considerations Before Installation

Pre-installation checks and recommendations for mounting and wiring the control panel.

First Fix Installation Procedures

Step-by-step procedures for physically installing the panel back box and components.

Connecting Mains Power

Detailed instructions on connecting the 230V AC mains power supply to the panel.

Connecting the Batteries

Instructions for wiring the 12V batteries in series for system power.

Addressable Loop Wiring and Configuration

Specific Device Wiring Instructions

Detailed wiring diagrams and instructions for various addressable devices like detectors and call points.

Maximum Loop Length Recommendations

Guidelines for calculating maximum loop cable lengths based on current draw and cable gauge.

Setting Device Addresses

Instructions on setting device addresses using dip switches on detectors, call points, and sounders.

Address to Zone Mapping Table

Default mapping of device addresses to zones for different panel versions (64, 126, 252).

Sounder Configuration and Operation

Addressable Sounder Types

Introduction to different types of addressable sounders available for the system.

Sandwich Sounder Bases Configuration

Details on detector-triggered and addressed mode configurations for sandwich sounder bases.

Sounder Type Comparison

Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of various addressable sounder types.

Sounder Start and Stop Times

Methods to optimize sounder activation and deactivation timing for faster response.

Auxiliary Inputs and Outputs

Auxiliary Input Wiring Examples

Wiring examples for Class Change and 2nd Fire Alarm inputs on the panel.

Auxiliary Output Wiring

Wiring examples for Fault and Fire alarm output relays for external connections.

Field Device Wiring Termination

Terminating Field Device Wiring

General guidelines for terminating all cables entering the enclosure and earthing screens.

Other Panel Connections

Repeater Connection

Instructions for connecting serial repeaters to the panel for remote indication.

Serial Printer Connection

Details for connecting a serial printer via RS232 for event logging.

Panel Configuration Procedures

Configuring the Detection Loops

Procedures for configuring the fire alarm panel's detection loops from blank or existing states.

Labelling Loop Devices

How to assign descriptive labels to loop-connected devices for easier identification.

Configuring Associated Sounders

Optimizing sounder response time when sounder bases are associated with detectors.

Changing Zone Boundaries

Procedure for modifying the address range and boundaries for each detection zone.

Alarm Response Configuration for Sounders

Configuring how sounders react to alarms from detectors or manual call points.

Alarm Response Configuration for I;O Units

Setting default and individual operations for Input/Output (I/O) units on the system.

Selecting Device Communication Protocol

Selecting the appropriate communication protocol for connected addressable devices.

Alarm Verification Feature

How Alarm Verification Works

Explanation of the alarm verification feature and its functionality in specific scenarios.

Setting Alarm Verification Delay

Procedure to set the time delay for alarm verification for individual devices.

Restoring Panel Default Settings

Viewing Panel Information and Status

Panel Menu Structure Overview

Overview of the panel's user and engineer menu hierarchy for navigation.

Viewing Device Status Details

How to check the current status, analogue value, and faults of individual devices.

Using the Event Log

Accessing and interpreting the panel's event log for system history and faults.

Fire Alarm Condition Displays

Viewing Fire Alarm Events

How the panel displays and prioritizes fire alarm events on the LCD screen.

Viewing Faults During Fire Alarm

How to view faults that occur concurrently with fire alarm events.

Viewing Zone Disablements During Fire Alarm

How to view zone disablement status during an active fire alarm condition.

Viewing Device Disablements During Fire Alarm

How to view device disablement status during an active fire alarm condition.

Viewing Zones in Test Mode During Fire Alarm

How to view zones currently in test mode during an active fire alarm condition.

Device and Zone Disablement

Zone Disablement Procedures

Procedure for disabling entire zones or loop sounders for maintenance or testing.

Device Disablement Procedures

Method for disabling individual devices like detectors or call points on the loop.

Viewing Disabled Zones

How to view which zones are currently disabled on the panel.

Viewing Disabled Devices

How to view which individual devices are currently disabled on the panel.

System Test Mode Operations

Purpose of Test Mode

Explains the purpose and benefits of using the silent test facility for commissioning and maintenance.

Programming Zones for Test Mode

Steps to program a specific zone or loop sounders into test mode for testing.

General Fault Finding and Troubleshooting

Common Fault Indicator

General indicator light for faults not specific to a particular device.

Loop Contents Fault Finding

Troubleshooting common issues with loop device configuration, wiring, and missing devices.

Zone Fault Troubleshooting

Diagnosing faults related to zone wiring, device removal, or device faults.

Supply Faults

Troubleshooting issues related to the main power supply, battery, or charger.

Earth Fault Diagnosis

Diagnosing and resolving earth faults detected by the system, including cable screens.

Double Address Fault Resolution

Identifying and resolving faults caused by duplicate device addresses on the loop.

Loop Wiring Faults

Troubleshooting breaks or short circuits within the loop wiring using panel indicators.

Standby Battery Requirements

Standby Battery Calculation Formula

Formula and example to calculate the required standby battery capacity based on system load.

PCB Termination and Connections

CIE Termination PCB Layout and Connections

Diagram illustrating the layout and connection details of the CIE termination PCB.

Power Supply PCB Layout and Connections

Diagrams and details for connecting the Power Supply PCB, including fuses and terminals.

System Specifications

Enclosure Specifications

Details about the panel's physical enclosure dimensions and cable entry points.

Electrical Specifications

Technical electrical and operational specifications of the panel, including voltage and current ratings.

Zeta Alarm Systems Simplicity Plus 64 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZeta Alarm Systems
ModelSimplicity Plus 64
CategoryFire Alarms
LanguageEnglish

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