Fire-Cryer. Plus Application Guide APPLICATION GUIDE FIRE EXIT VIMPEX. Shaping Alarm Technology

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1 Fire-Cryer Plus Application Guide APPLICATION GUIDE FIRE EXIT VIMPEX Shaping Alarm Technology

2 Fire-Cryer Plus The Fire-Cryer range of voice sounders was first introduced to the market by Vimpex in The continuing research and development of voice sounders by Vimpex Limited has kept us as the market leader in performance, technical capability and diversity of range and applications. The Fire-Cryer is, in its simplest form, an electronic sounder capable of delivering clear, intelligible and synchronised voice messages and tones. Requiring just 2 wires, a positive and negative, to deliver 24VDC to any one of the Fire- Cryer family of voice sounders it can be retrofitted to existing conventional sounder circuits. The cost savings of using existing wiring can be considerable. With the use of proprietary interfaces the Fire-Cryer can also be easily integrated onto addressable loops and is approved by Hochiki and Apollo. The latest range of Fire-Cryer voice sounders is now capable of holding and broadcasting up to 7 different messages and any number of tones. These messages and tones are programmed into each sounder head. This latest range of Fire-Cryer voice sounders is now known as Fire-Cryer Plus The Fire-Cryer Plus Range of Voice Sounders Mini Fire-Cryer Plus Standard Fire-Cryer Plus Midi Fire-Cryer Plus Maxi Fire-Cryer Plus Animate Fire-Cryer Plus A white base sounder for installation under ceiling mounted detectors. Part Ref. FC3/C A red wall mounted sounder supplied with or without a beacon. Available with a shallow or deep base. Part Ref. FC3/A A high output open area sounder in red. Can be supplied with back box. Part Ref. FC3/B An extra high output industrial sounder, IP67. Part Ref. FC3/D A sounder designed to meet the requirements of low frequency sounders for animals with specific auditory sensitivity levels. Part Ref. FC3/E DIL switches on all sounders can be used to vary the dba output and the beacon output on the FC3/A. Each one of these sounders can be used as a simple single message sounder and any one of the programmed messages can be pre-selected by the user using a DIL switch on the sounder.

3 Using Multi Message Mode and the Multi Message Switching PCB (MMSP) To use the Fire-Cryer Plus sounders in their multi message mode it is necessary to send commands to the Fire-Cryer Plus sounders to instruct the sounders which of the seven messages they should broadcast. This is achieved by introducing the Multi Message Switching PCB (MMSP). (See Figure 1) Figure 1 The Multi Message Switching PCB (MMSP) has developed into a versatile, expandable and user friendly interface to control up to seven different messages using just two cores. It is capable of handling One out all out scenarios as well as phased evacuation or staged fire alarms. It is as ideally suited to new compact conventional single zone builds, complex networked sites with many zones as well as retrofitting to existing systems. With the addition of interfaces such as the Hochiki CHQ-DSC and the Apollo SCC the Fire-Cryer Plus can be successfully installed on addressable loops. Each MMSP has two 2A sounder circuits which are monitored by the Fire Alarm Control Panel. The MMSP can be supplied separately or within an enclosure, with or without a keypad. The MMSP has six inputs available to trigger the auxiliary messages. These are identified as MA, MB, MC, MD, ME and MF. The primary message, which is known as the DEFAULT message, is usually FIRE or EVACUATE and preceded by an alerting tone chosen by the user. The remaining six messages are know as AUXILLARY messages as any of these will be overridden by the DEFAULT message. Two of the six auxiliary inputs (MA and MB) are monitored providing the opportunity to include panic alarms and terrorist or bomb alerts. These inputs can be triggered by a 470Ω resistor in series with a switch e.g a manual call point. The auxiliary messages MC, MD ME and MF can be activated by introducing a link between their respective inputs and COM. This can be achieved by a relay, key switch, IO unit, call point or similar switch. The MMSP has LED indicators on board for troubleshooting and testing.

4 The MMSP is either installed between the sounder circuit outputs of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and the sounder circuits to the field. (See Figure 2) Diagram of FACP MMSP Sounder Circuits or between the loop interface (S/C) and the sounder circuits to the field. (See Figure 2) In each of these cases the last device on the sounder circuit should contain an to match the FACP being used. The MMSP in its quiescent state is invisible to the FACP and will monitor the devices on the sounder circuit in its normal manner. Zone Extension PCB (Part Ref. ZEP) A zone extension PCB is also available to seamlessly add an additional 3 zones. Each zone has two sounder circuits rated at 2A each. With the MMSP this provides up to 4 zones or 8 sounder circuits with a total load of 16A. Each ZEP has LED indicators for test and troubleshooting. When the ZEP is attached to the MMSP, all messages, whether fire or auxiliary, are synchronised. If a zone goes to Fire it will change its message immediately, or at the

5 end of the current auxiliary message. If an additional zone goes to Fire then it will broadcast an alarm tone until it synchronises with the zone already in Fire Zone Expansion Many MMSPs can be connected together via an Inter Synch connection to allow for synchronisation for the S1 / S2 message across any number of zones. Each MMSP can support one Zone Extension PCB and any number of MMSPs can be connected together. MMSP Options and Advanced Programming Pulsing Inputs The MMSP can be programmed at time of order to recognise a pulsed input of 1 second on, 1 second off, from the sounder circuit as a pre-alarm or alert signal. The MMSP will then instruct the Fire-Cryer Plus sounder to broadcast the predefined pre-alarm or alert message. Auto All Clear The MMSP can also be programmed at time of order to automatically broadcast an All Clear message if the Alert message is cancelled before progressing to the default message. This All Clear message can also be programmed to repeat a given number of times. Timeout The MMSP can be programmed at time of order to broadcast the Alert message for a specified period of time before broadcasting the default message to allow confirmation of the default signal. The length of this time is user definable, between 30 seconds and eight minutes, using DIL switches 1 to 4.

6 Fire-Cryer Plus Voice Message Controllers (Part Ref. VMC) The MMSP can be supplied with or without an enclosure and with options to include a ZEP, Key Pad and power supply units (PSU) See below (Other bespoke configurations available)

7 Extinguishant PCB (Part Ref EP) This smaller board was developed to satisfy several modes of operation, but small enough to fit into fire and extinguishant panels. It can be mounted on spacers, or in a DIN rail housing. In extinguishing mode the PCB recognises the outputs from the extinguishant panel and enables 1 st Stage, 2 nd Stage, Extinguishant Released and Hold messages to be broadcast without any other interfaces. Used with the FC3/A with integral strobe the installation costs can be substantially reduced. It can be also used as a simple 4 message switching PCB where no monitoring is required on the MA and MB inputs. Intelligent PIC Modules The PIC module is designed to detect the same signals as the Fire-Cryer Plus Plus range of sounders. It has two outputs, one is used to power a device when the Alert signal is detected and the second to power another device when the Alarm signal is detected. This is often used to activate a red or white strobe when in Alarm and an amber strobe when in Alert. When any other signal is detected from any of the other auxiliary inputs none of the devices will activate. A version with two relays that will switch up to 1A strobes or any other device is also available.

8 The Fire-Cryer Plus Multi Message Switching PCB Part Ref: MMSP Features: 2 Sounder Circuits 2A per circuit 7 messages Fully monitored sounder circuits with two additional fully monitored inputs for panic or incident alarm All messages synchronised within a 4 zone (8 Sounder Circuits) system (when used with the Vimpex Zone Extension PCB Part Ref. ZEP) Fully expandable with limitless zones with added MMSP and ZEP Diagnostic LEDs Optional integrated keypad and enable key switch for message selection Optional Metal enclosure designed around the Kentec range of panels. Can be delivered prewired with or without a PSU LED Indicators (Refer to Figure 3) Power healthy and MMSP powered illuminates the GREEN LED under Reset. Processor healthy will be indicated by a blinking GREEN LED marked PROC Transmission of a message illuminates the RED LEDs on both sounder circuits (S1A and S1B) Activation of auxiliary messages (MA through to MF) will illuminate the corresponding RED LEDs,,,, If the input to S1A or S1B is energised and LED or is not illuminated, then the fuses should be checked. If LED or is illuminated and the incorrect message is being broadcast this may indicate excessive volt drop (<20VDC) Terminals (Refer to Figure 3) AUX VDC Input S1A / S1B AUX. The sounder circuits S1A and S1B are provided with auxiliary terminals. Fit the panel manufacturer s recommended Resistor here. This suppresses fault signals when an auxiliary message is broadcast. MA, MB, MC, MD, ME and MF These are 6 additional inputs. MA and MB are fully monitored inputs requiring a 3K3Ω termination resistor which is supplied. To activate MA or MB, a 470Ω resistor is needed in series with the switch. The remaining four inputs when linked to COM will trigger the remaining auxiliary messages. INTERBOARD SYNC This terminal is used to link multiple MMSPs and ensures synchronisation for S1A and S1B across all MMSPs Factory Set Options. The following options can be requested when placing the order Pulsing Input If the sounder inputs are pulsed 1 second on, 1 second off, this will automatically broadcast a pre selected message, usually an ALERT or pre-alarm message. FACTORY DEFAULT IS OFF Auto All Clear Mode If the ALERT or pre-alarm message is cancelled a pre selected ALL CLEAR message will be automatically broadcast. The number of repeats of the ALL CLEAR is also set at this time. FACTORY DEFAULT IS OFF Timeout This allows a message to be broadcast for a time set by DIL switches 1-4 (see Table 1) to allow for investigation prior to evacuation. FACTORY DEFAULT IS OFF Latch Inputs Any or all inputs MA, MB, MC, MD, ME and MF can be latched. FACTORY DEFAULT IS OFF Message Termination - Messages can be set to terminate immediately or at end of message. FACTORY DEFAULT IS END OF MESSAGE User Options 8-way DIL switch SW7 and SW8 are used to disable MA and/or MB indicators respectively on the keypad. SW1-4 are used to set the time in timeout mode as a field adjustable function. (See Table 1) SW5 and SW6 have no function at present.

9 Figure 3 470R MCP R1 MD ME MF R2 3K3 R1 NO NC Fire Panel Relay MC MCP R1 3K3 R2 470R AUX 24V DC Supply (Note: Join AUX 24VDC -(ve) to -(ve) of Fire Panel) R2 3K3 R1 NO NC Fire Panel Relay LED 8 LED 5 LED 1 LED 9 R1: 470Ω Resistor R2: 3K3Ω Resistor (Supplied) LED 7 LED 6 LED 4 LED 3 8-Way DIL Switch SW7 & SW8are used to disable MAand/or MB indicators respectively on the keypad. SW1-4 are used to set the time in 'timeout mode' as a field adjustable function Timeout Mode is a factory set option. See Table 1. SW5 & SW6 are not used LED 10 LED 2 To / From additional MMSP To / From additional MMSP 470R Fire Panel Sounder Outputs B A 3K3 R2 470R

10 Table 1

11 The Fire-Cryer Plus Zone Extension PCB Part Ref: ZEP Features: 6 Sounder Circuits rated and independently 2A per circuit Adds 3 zones or 6 Sounder circuits to an MMSP All messages synchronised within a 4 zone (8 Sounder Circuits) system (when used with the Vimpex Multi- Message Switching PCB Part Ref. MMSP) Fully expandable with limitless zones with added MMSP and ZEP Diagnostic LEDs Optional Metal enclosure designed around the Kentec range of panels. Can be delivered prewired with or without a PSU LED Indicators (Please refer to Figure 4) Power healthy and ZEP powered illuminates the GREEN LED POWER Transmission of a message illuminates the RED LEDs,,,,, on all sounder circuits. Terminals (Please refer to Figure 4) Ribbon Cable Link to MMSP S2A, S2B, S3A, S3B, S4A and S4B Sounder inputs from Control Panel S2A, S2B, S3A, S3B, S4A and S4B AUX. The sounder circuits S2A, S2B, S3A, S3B, S4A and S4B are provided with auxiliary terminals. Fit the panel manufacturer s recommended Resistor here. This suppresses fault signals when an auxiliary message is broadcast. S2A, S2B, S3A, S3B, S4A and S4B Sounder Outputs from ZEP AUX VDC - Input (Max load of 12A requires Min. 1.5mm CSA up to 2 metres in length). Negative (ve) of AUX PSU MUST be connected to Negative (ve) of Control Panel and Negative (ve) of AUX PSU if used with MMSP.

12 Figure 4 Fire Panel Sounder Outputs A B AUX 24V DC Supply (Note: Join Aux -(ve) of PSU to Fire Panel -(ve) Fire Panel Sounder Outputs A B Fire Panel Sounder Outputs A B Ribbon cable link to MMSP LED 2 LED 3 LED 6 LED 7 Repeat for circuits S4B, S2A, S2B, S3A and S3B LED 5 LED 4 LED 1 Vimpex Ltd Star Lane Great Wakering Essex SS3 0PJ England Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) sales@vimpex.co.uk Quality System Certificate No. 456 Assessed to ISO 9001:2000 Part No: DS/FCGUIDE/Iss 1 We reserve the right to change or amend any design or specification in line with our policy of continuing development and improvement.