1.2 System Description This Fire Alarm System utilises the V5 Fire Alarm Panel. The system may comprise one or more alarm panel networked together witch performs the task of processing the input signals and thereafter transmit the output signals or initiates other auxiliary functions.
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 3 of 21 1.2.1 Zone Detection Module Zone Detection Module - ZDM Indicators and Control a) Fire (Red) : Zone in fire condition b) Fault (Amber) : Zone detection circuit open/short fault condition c) Disable (Amber) : Zone in disabled condition d) Disable Switch (Blue) : To disable zone fire &...
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O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 4 of 21 d) Disabled (Amber) : General Disabled Indicator, system in disabled condition e) System Fault (Amber) : Indicate Programmable Micro Controller failure f) Fire Sent (Red) : Fire Signal to Alarm Remote Monitoring Station activated (Optional)
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 6 of 21 2.2 Fire Alarm Condition The panel / system shall enter into an alarm condition when an input device (such as smoke/heat detector, call point; or pressure/flow switch) is activated. Under Fire Alarm conditions: a) Twin “FIRE” LEDs (Red) of the alarm zone lighted b) General, “FIRE “...
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 7 of 21 2.2.2 Resetting the System Before the system is reset, the cause of the alarm must be investigated and duly rectified. In the case of a false alarm, make sure that there is no incident of fire before resetting the system.
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 8 of 21 2.4 Initiating Evacuate Alarm The system is provided with a “Sound Alarm” switch in the event of emergency. To sound alarms for emergency evacuate: a) Press “Sound Alarm” switch (Red) (6) b) Sound Alarm amber LED lighted c) External alarm bells/sounders activated 2.4.1 Silencing Evacuate Alarm...
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 9 of 21 d) No outputs are activated (FIRE output, external Alarm Bells/ Aux output) e) When Retard State (20 sec) lapses, Retard State LED go off f) “CONFIRMATION STATE” LED (Amber) lighted (120sec) During Confirmation State (120sec)
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O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 10 of 21 2.8.1.a VIEW FIRE ARCHIVE To view the recorded alarm zone event; a) Press “Menu” b) Select “VIEW FIRE ARCHIVE” by “Up” / “Down” key and press “Enter” 017TC FIRE M00-Z005 02/04/06 15:32:12 (017TC: Total Event Counter “017”, Fire) (017: 17 event of 017TC, M00-Z005: “Main”...
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O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 11 of 21 (1) PNL ADR: To set the Panel Address, select by “Up” / “Down” key and press “Enter” to save (e.g. M000: Main Panel Address 000, S001: Sub Panel Address 001) PANEL ADDRESS M000 PRESS ENTER TO SAVE (2) TIME: To set the Time, select the time by “Up”...
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 12 of 21 3. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 3.1 Introduction To ensure continuous reliability of the fire alarm system, regular testing and servicing shall be carried out. Only trained and competent personal are allowed to performance the routine testing and maintenance.
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 13 of 21 d) If possible, determine the cause of the fault or note the activities immediately prior to the area affected. e) Silence the fault buzzer. f) Inform the maintenance contractor responsible for servicing and arrange for repair.
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 14 of 21 d) Check charger voltage and battery terminals condition. Ensure that no faults signal are indicated on the panel. e) Disconnect the battery supply. The “POWER ON” and “BATTERY FAULT” indicators should be lighted and the buzzer sounding. Connect back the battery and system should normalise itself.
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O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 15 of 21 c) Where the heat-sensitive element of thermal detectors or the enclosure of other detectors are found to be coated with paint or any material likely to affect the operation of the detectors, such material should be cleaned off or if necessary have the detector replaced.
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 16 of 21 4. FAULT FINDING TIPS CHECK LIST ACTION SHOULD FAULT Specific BE TAKEN Possible Causes Indication Zone Fire - Manual Call-point - Vandalise - Inspect the alarm (False Alarm) - Glass Broken activated zone IF FALSE ALARM 1.
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O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 17 of 21 CHECK LIST ACTION SHOULD FAULT Specific Possible Causes BE TAKEN Indication Earth Fault Earth “+VE” (Red) - One or more Field - Shorted to Chassis / 1. Press “Buzzer (@ FBM) “+VE” line and/or Trucking / Conduit Silence”...
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O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 18 of 21 CHECK LIST ACTION SHOULD FAULT Specific Possible Causes BE TAKEN Indication Fire Line Trouble “1” (Amber) - Open - Fire signal Line - Disconnected 1. Press “Buzzer (Alarm Monitoring (@ DIM) Silence” (Black-1) - Termination...
O&M-V5-FAP-AVF-LCD R0 Pg 20 of 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Fire Alarm Panel End Of Line I/P – O/P Description Capacity / Rating Feature Resistor (EOLR) ZONE - Min 4 Zones 6.8K Ohm - Line Open / Short supervised (Multiple of 4 Zones)
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ALM-2 BELL AUXILIARY Vanguard FUSES G-RST For General Auxiliary Signal V5-FBM-1 Transformer BATTERY AC 230V 24V DC MAIINS Vanguard V5-PSM-1 AC 230V Mains Supply 24V DC Standby Battery Title: Filename: Typical terminal installation layout of Fire Base Module (V5-FBM-1) V5-FBM-1-TIL...
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