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Extinguishing Control Panel

PCS8300
The PCS8300 provides a cost effective solution for single
area extinguishing system installations, protecting either
small, occupied areas or local applications.
Two detection zones for coincidence operation, controlling
the timed release of extinguishing agent are provided, to-
gether with a separate auxiliary detection zone to operate
the alarms only.
Also featured is a manual release input for the connection of
dedicated extinguishing call points or discharge switches.
A variable discharge delay period of between 10 and 60
seconds can be pre-programmed, to allow evacuation from
occupied areas. An inhibit facility enables the discharge
to be cancelled at anytime during the delay period. The
discharge sequence can be tested, up to the actual firing of
the valve actuator.
The panel can be operated in either manual or auto/manual
mode. When set to the manual mode extinguishant discharge
can only be operated manually. In the auto/manual mode,
extinguishant release is activated either automatically, by an
Features
alarm condition present on both circuits of smoke detectors Suitable for systems to BS 5839 Pt 1
simultaneously (coincidence), or by manual operation. 2 Zones for extinguishing control
Two alarm circuits operate to provide normal first stage
Auxiliary zone as standard
alarm, with a separate circuit for second stage (pre dis-
charge). One man test facility
Panels feature a central membrane type keypad, displaying Monitored extinguishing output
all LED indicators with tactile keys for system control. Monitored remote abort input
Discharge and fault, are indicated by red and amber
LEDs respectively. Discharge and inhibit controls can be Auto/manual selection on panel
located remotely and operated over monitored circuits by Monitored remote manual release
appropriate switch devices (not supplied).
User controls to isolate all detection zones, the manual
release input and the actuator circuit are provided, together
with common auxiliary outputs for fire and fault.
Housed in an attractive flame resistant polycarbonate
enclosure, the panel can be either surface mounted or semi
recess installed.

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Dimensions Wiring Diagram
313 mm 92 mm

AUX FAULT RELAY

AUX FIRE RELAY

ACTUATOR OUTPUT
245 mm

ALARM 3
ALARM 2
ALARM 1

ABORT
MANUAL RELEASE
AUX ZONE 3
ZONE 2
ZONE 1

24 VDC AUX SUPPLY

BATTERIES
AC SUPPLY

EARTH

Specification
Model No. PCS8300 Actuator circuit Open and short circuit fault via suitable
Description 2+1 extinguishing control panel diode and 3K9 end of line resistor.
Detection zones 3 (32 devices per zone) Remote inhibit Open and short circuit fault via 22uF end
of line capacitor
Actuator circuits 1
Sounder circuits 3 – 2 First stage fire alarm, 1 Second stage Switched outputs
discharge (Each at 0.50 Amp maximum Fire (common) Volt free c/o 1 Amp at 30 Vdc
loading) Fault (common) Volt free c/o 1 Amp at 30 Vdc
Compatibility All Photain conventional equipment Discharge actuator circuit 0.5 Amps at 28 Vdc
Mounting Surface or recessed Auxiliary supply 250mA 24 Vdc
Operating voltage Indicators Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Input 230Vac 50/60Hz +10% -15% Standby batteries 2 x 12 volt 2.1 Ah sealed lead acid
Output 24Vdc
Environmental
Total available current 800mA at 28Vdc
Application Indoor installation
for all field circuits
EN60529 rating IP50
Wiring All system wiring 2 core (to local codes
and standards) Temperature range -10OC to +60OC
Humidity range 10% to 90%RH (non condensing)
Monitoring
EMC CE marked (EEC89/336)
Trigger device circuits Open and short circuit fault and detector
removal via 22uF 35/40volt end of line Construction
capacitor Material Flame resistant polycarbonate back box
Sounder circuits Open and short circuit fault with 3K9 Ohm and door
end of line resistor Dimensions 245mm (H) x 313mm (W) x 92mm(D)
Remote discharge Open and short circuit fault via 22uF end Colour Grey
of line capacitor
Weight 2.4 Kg (including batteries)

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