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FireFinder SPX SERIES FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

PDS8550-1100
DESCRIPTION
The FireFinder™ SPX series is an Intelligent
Analogue / Addressable and / or Conventional Fire
Alarm Control Panel capable of supporting;

ü Apollo Discovery and XP95 Intelligent

Detectors, Multisensor, Photoelectric,
Ionisation, Thermal (heat) and CO detectors.
ü addressable initiating devices and modules
that monitor any conventional normally open
contact such as supervisory switches and FireFinder™ SP1X
flow switches.
ü conventional two wire zone detector circuits
ü multiple input/outputs
ü high level interfaces
ü graphical interfaces
ü remote LCD Repeaters
ü remote LED mimics
ü peer to peer networking
ü master slave (Main - Sub) networking
ü main and data gathering panels networking

and is built to comply with the;

ü Australian Standard: AS 4428.1

ü New Zealand Standard: NZ4512
ü European Standard: EN54
ü Malaysian Standard: MS1404 FireFinder™ SP8X
ü Singapore Standard: CP10
CONVENTIONAL ZONE
USING CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
HIGH LEVEL AND BASES
PRESS HERE
INTERFACE TO BREAK

FIRE
ALARM
E.O.L
3K3

NORMAL ALARM DEFECT ISOLATE PRE-ALARM

CONVENTIONAL ZONE FLOW SWITCH

MENU
CIRCUIT E.O.L 20K

PREVIOUS NEXT BUZZER

MUTE

ANCILLARY 4K7
SERVICES MANUAL CALL
ANALOGUE DETECTORS POINT ( MCP )
EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATION ION OPTICAL HEAT PRESS HERE

LOOP TO BREAK
ISOLATOR
FIRE
ALARM
FIREFIGHTER FACILITY POWER ON

PRE-ALARM
ALARM

FIREFINDER 15/1/2003 14:00:00

AUX ALARM L1
WARNING
AMPAC
FAULT PH: 08 9242 3333 SYS FAULT
OUT
SYSTEM IS NORMAL SUPPLY FAULT

ISOLATED EARTH FAULT

L2 ADDRESSABLE
EXTERNAL BELL WARNING SYS PREVIOUS NEXT
SYSTEM FAULT
SINGLE INPUT
ISOLATE ISOLATE ACKNOWLEDGE RESET ISOLATE
TEST MODE
IN LOOP DEVICE
DE-ISOLATE LOOP 1 2 3 CANCEL ENTRY
ABC DEF GHI

FAULT
OUTPUT ISOLATE SENSOR
JKL
4 5
MNO
6
PQRS 4K7 NO SOUNDER
AUXILIARY
FAULT / ISOLATE
ZONE 7 8 9
NC
RELAY
AIF
ACTIVE
DISPLAY
TUV

TO
WXYZ

0
SYMB

ENTER MENU FUNCTION

FireFinder M
T
20K O/P 1 E.O.L 10K
SPACE
EOL C1
AUX OUTPUTS
Isolate
A l a r m Fault
Isolate
Alarm F a u l t N/O INPUT IN-1 NO
N/O C N/C
SWITCH NC RELAY
O/P 2 RELAY
AS PER INPUT 1 IN-2 C2
OUTPUT
E.O.L 20K

NO
RELAY MONITORED
IN-3 NC
AS PER INPUT 1 O/P 3 INPUT
ISOLATOR C3
+
4K7

+ +24V DC +24V DC
-
PRESS HERE

TO BREAK
-
FIRE
ALARM

FIREFINDER THREE INPUT / OUTPUT INPUT/OUTPUT SOUNDER LOOP SOUNDER

FACP DEVICE UNIT CONTROL
HIGH LEVEL ZONE MONITOR
INTERFACE
CONVENTIONAL DETECTORS
MAXIMUM OF 20

E.O.L SPECIFICATIONS:
6K2 MAX LENGTH = 2KM
MAX RESISTANCE = 50ohms
MIN CABLE SIZE = 1.5mm²

Typical Application

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BASIC CONFIGURATION
Main Board
The Main Board is the " heart " of the FACP and
carries the devices for interconnecting to all the
other Boards, a buzzer for auditory indication, the
backlight power supply for the LCD and CPU
Reset.
The Main CPU is mounted on and connected to
this board which provides interfacing to
Main CPU
The Main CPU holds the main central processing
unit for the FACP.
Slave CPU
The Slave CPU (Central Processing Unit) provides
the interfacing signals and I/O’s required to allow
the FACP to connect / communicate to a variety of
termination boards.

ü Up to 4 Slave CPU’s A single chip micro controller controls all

ü A printer operations of the FACP Slave CPU. This device
ü A Modem/Graphics Output contains the control program within Read Only
ü An Expansion Panel Memory (ROM).
ü An Internal serial bus
ü An External communication bus. Conventional Board
Under the control of a Slave CPU the Conventional
Front Panel Board Zone Board provides the interface between it and
The Front Panel Board provides the buttons used the external conventional devices.
to control the FACP as well as all LED indications.
All LED’s are surface mounted and the buttons are 16 Conventional zones can be connected to
embedded within the board. The LCD is viewed / Conventional Zone Board. All un-used zone
protected by a clear perspex screen. connections MUST be terminated in an EOL
resistor of 3K3Ω.
Brigade PSU Monitor Board
The Brigade / PSU Monitor Board monitors and Addressable Loop Termination Board
controls the power supply, battery charging, The Addressable Loop Termination Board acts as
monitored / un-monitored inputs, outputs and the 7 the interface between the external addressable
relay outputs. devices and the control and monitoring functions of
the FireFinder™.
TB Function Type of O/P
3 Bell 1 2 Amp Fused The board provides terminations for two loops
Bell 2 2 Amp Fused each requiring one slave CPU per loop.
4 Plant (Aux) Monitored 1 Amp Fused
Plant (Aux) Un-Monitored 1 Amp (VFC) Each loop is monitored by way of LED’s mounted
5 Warn Sys (Evac) Monitored 1 Amp Fused on the board
Warn Sys (Evac) Un- 1 Am p (VFC)
Monitored Note: Apollo devices L2 is +ve (positive), L1 is -ve
6 Fault Monitored 1 Amp Fused (negative)
Fault Un-Monitored 1 Amp (VFC)
7 Isolate 1 Amp (VFC) Note: AMPAC strongly recommend that the
8 Alarm 1 Amp (VFC) LoopManager test set is used to check that the
9 Valve Monitor 1 Amp (VFC) Apollo loop has been correctly installed and
10 Batt Fail (Normally Energised ) 1 Amp (VFC) commissioned before connecting it to the
1 Battery Output Protected FireFinder™.
2 Aux Power Output 1 1 Amp Fused
Aux Power Output 1–EV40 use 3 Amp Fused Loop Parameters
Aux Power Output 2 1 Amp Fused ü 126 Apollo Devices
ü 250mA Current Max
Note: VFC = Voltage Free Contacts ü S/C protection circuitry activates at
approximately 300mA

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SPECIFICATION ORDER CODES & CONFIGURATIONS

Temperature: -5ºC to + 55ºC Order Code Panel Description
Humidity: 25% to 75% 8550-1150 SP1X 16Zone AS4428
IP Rating: IP51 8550-1100 SP1X 1Loop AS4428
Maximum Number of 126 8550-1250 SP1X 16Zone ASE AS4428
Devices per Loop:
8550-1200 SP1X 1Loop ASE AS4428
Maximum Number of 40
Devices per 8550-1450 SP1X 16Zone EV20+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Conventional Zone: 8550-1400 SP1X 1Loop EV20+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Cable Loop 2 core. 1.5 to 2.5mm² 8550-1430 SP1X 16Zone EV40+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Characteristics:
8550-1440 SP1X 1Loop EV40+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Power Supply Output 27V ( Set to 27.2V )
Voltage: 8550-4150 SP8X 16Zone 5.6A AS4428
Power Supply Output 2Amp, 5.6Amp or 18Amp 8550-4100 SP8X 1Loop 5.6A AS4428
Current: 8550-4250 SP8X 16Zone ASE 5.6A AS4428
Power Supply Input: 85 - 264VAC 8550-4200 SP8X 1Loop ASE 5.6A AS4428
Panel Current Draw: 450 mA (min) 8550-4450 SP8X 16Zone EV40+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Battery Type and 2 x 12V sealed lead-acid 8550-4400 SP8X 1Loop EV40+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Capacity: batteries
8550-4460 SP8X 16Zone EV60+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Capacity is determined by the installation configuration and
supplementary documentation Power Supply and Battery 8550-4470 SP8X 1Loop EV60+Mic 5.6A AS4428
Calculation. 8550-4480 SP8X 16Zone EV120+Mic 18A AS4428
Minimum Operating 19.2 V 8550-4490 SP8X 1Loop EV120+Mic 18A AS4428
Voltage:
8550-5150 SP16X 16Zone 5.6A AS4428
SSL Listing Number afp-1160 8550-5100 SP16X 1Loop 5.6A AS4428
Battery Capacity 7 Ah (min) 8550-6150 10U 16Zone 5.6A AS4428
Compliance AS4428.1&5:1998 8550-6100 10U 1Loop 5.6A AS4428
8550-6250 16U 16Zone 5.6A AS4428
Mechanical 8550-6200 16U 1Loop 5.6A AS4428

Construction Modular 8550-6350 29U 16Zone 5.6A AS4428

8550-6300 29U 1Loop 5.6A AS4428
Case finish Arch White powder coat
8510-9003 SP1X Ancillary Cabinet
Model Material Dimension 8510-9010 SP8X Ancillary Cabinet
SP1X 1.2mm steel 500H x 405W x 145Dmm ENC1798-F SP1X Surround
SP8X 1.2mm steel 840H x 515W x 170Dmm 158-0033 SP8X Surround
ENC2844-F SP16X Surround
SP16X 1.6mm steel 1200H x 625W x 240Dmm
ENC1797-F SP1X+Ancillary Cabinet Surround
10U 1.6mm steel 700H x 625W x 240Dmm
158-0027 SP8X+Ancillary Cabinet Surround
16U 2.0mm steel 1200H x 700W x 375Dmm
29U 2.0mm steel 1800H x 700W x 375Dmm Power Supply Specifications
Type No Output R&N Effic
SP1X Anc 1.2mm steel 250H x 405W x 145Dmm
S-60-27 27VDC @ 2.2A ± 1% 150mV 79%
Cab
SP-150-27 27VDC @ 5.6A ± 1% 150mV 84%
SP8X Anc 1.2mm steel 418H x 515W x 170Dmm SP-500-27 27VDC @ 18A ± 1% 200mV 86%
Cab
Input Voltage: 85 to 264 VAC
Note: Configurations SP1, 8 and 16 relate to a Input Freq 47 to 63Hz.
standard cabinet size while 10,16 and 29U relate PFC 0.95~230VAC
to the number of rack units available. Tolerance at 27V ±1%
Load Regulation ±0.5%
Line Regulation ±0.5%

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Power Supplies
AC Mains will be connected to either a 2 Amp, 5
Amp or 18Amp 27 volt supply.
When the 18Amp power supply is used a Current
Limiter, Fuse Board is required to provide
protection for the boards, cards and other 27VDC
distribution within the FACP.
CABLING RECOMMENDATIONS
Conventional Zones
Cabled in red Twin Plastic Sheath (TPS) or fire
rated Radox or approved equivalent.
Analogue Loop
Two core cable. The minimum cable size is
2
0.75mm , the maximum loop resistance is 50 ohms
and the maximum loop distance is 2km.
RS 422 Loop
Two twisted pair screened (4 core) cable
originating from FACP extending through the
protected areas and returning to the FACP.
Cable Specifications
Capacitance of 100 picofarads per metre or less
Resistance of 100 milliohms per metre or less
Impedance of loop typical 100 to 120 ohms
Maximum distances between modules 1.2km
providing cable meets above specifications.
Recommended cable type
Belden 8132 or 9842 (non fire rated)
Radox FR Communication 0.75mm 1 pair (fire
rated) x 2
LCD Repeater
Two by two twisted pair shielded cable (4 core)
plus 2 core power, or local supply. Maximum
distance between LCD mimic panel and FACP. is
1.2km.
+ Note: If the LCD operates in a redundant path
mode the total cores including power is 10. The
preferred cabling method in this case is 1 X 2 pair
twisted shielded cable (4 core) and 1 X two pair
twisted shielded cable (4 core) plus 2 core power
LED Mimic ( RS485 )
Two core twisted shielded cable (No return loop)
plus 2 core power or local supply.
Maximum distance between each LED repeater
card and FACP. is 1.2km.
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Recommended Cable Type
Hartland HC2335
Belden 9841
Radox FR Communication
Fire Alarm Bell Connection
2
Two core 1.5mm PVC sheathed MIMS ( Mineral
Insulated Metal Sheathed ) to the bell location.
Brigade Connection Via Landline
Two core 1.5mm² PVC sheathed MIMS from the
FACP to the landline MDF.
RJ45 Multi-drop Serial Port
NETWORKING
Expanding the system can be achieved in various
ways and requires the use of boards specifically
designed for communications purposes and
boards that actually expand the system.
When FACP’s are connected to each other they
form a “ NETWORK “. Individual FACP’s in the
Network are referred to as NODES. The Network
as defined by the limitations of the installation can
consist of a number of Nodes, the number of
Nodes being dependant on the configuration of
each Node. Typically an entire Network could
consist of 128 Slave CPU’s connected to loops,
zones and or input / output devices spread over
several nodes. The Network is Peer to Peer with
the entire system configuration being stored at
each Node. The system is then programmed so
that information can be made invisible to particular
Nodes or visible to all Nodes. Likewise system
commands can be global or restricted to specific
parts of the network.
The entire system can be programmed from Node
1 in the Network and is connected as a data loop
which provides redundancy should there be a
single cabling fault.
Communications: Controller Interface Card
The Controller Interface Card ( CIC ) provides 1 X
RS232 O/P for High Level Interfaces, Graphics
etc., 1 X half duplex RS485 O/P for external LED
Mimic Boards, EWIS and to allow for multiple CIC
interconnection
Product Data Sheet
Controller Interface Card PDS159-0054
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Communications: Network Interface Card
The Network Interface Card provides two
communication buses, RS232 and RS422, to allow
the networking of multiple panels in different
combinations, eg. from Data Gathering panels to
Peer to Peer panels. Intercommunication can be
via the Main Controller (Loop Comms) or by way of
a Controller Interface Card connector. Fitted to the
rear of the NIC is the CPU IO Controller with NIC
software to control the flow of communications in
and out of the NIC.
Product Data Sheet
Network Interface Card PDS159-0053
Expansion Board
The Expansion Connection Board is used to
increase the capacity of the controller from 4 Slave
CPU’s to 8. Connection from the Controller to the
Expansion Board, which must be mounted within
200mm of the Controller.
Expansion Controller
An Expansion Controller can be described as a
Main Controller without a Front Panel. A maximum
of 3 can be introduced into any one Node, that is
into any one FACP and require Controller Interface
Cards (CIC) and Network Interface Cards in order
to communicate with the Main Board / Controller.
Connecting Controllers together (Networking within
the same cabinet) expands the system beyond 8
Slave CPU’s, that is the Main Board plus an
Expansion Board.
Networking in this way enables the connection of
up to 4 Expansion Controllers within the same
cabinet. This requires the use of CIC’s and NIC’s
but offers the added advantage that the RS422
communication bus is internal and all Controllers
are physically located at the same Node. It is now
possible to Network up to 32 Slave CPU’s in one
cabinet with each Slave CPU connected to an
Addressable Loop, 16 Conventional Zone Boards
or Digital I/O Board. With this configuration only
one Controller has a Front Panel Board.
Once the system has been expanded to this
degree it is obviously quite large and some form of
indication at a point remote from the FACP may
become necessary. This is achieved with the use
of a Controller Interface Card (CIC) and a Remote
LED Mimic or a CIC, a Network Interface Card
(NIC) and a Remote LCD Repeater.
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RS232 MODEM / PROGRAMMING &
DEBUG INTERFACING
The modem I/O port is a DB9 connector on the
Main Board that is normally used for programming
of the FACP via the serial port of a PC or Laptop.
The Controller also has the required hand shaking
to support connection to a Modem, thus allowing
the FACP to be programmed from a remote site
that has an established telephone connection. This
allows the system software to be upgraded by
simply transmitting a file via the serial port of the
PC or Modem external to the FACP. Diagnostic
facilities are also available via the same
connection.
1 2 CORE SHIELDED CABLE 5
6 9
Rx Data 2 4
8
7
Tx Data 3 3 Tx Data
8 7
4 2 Rx Data
9 6
5 1
DB9F CONNECTOR DB9F CONNECTOR
( Female Rear View )
To Modem or PC
( Female Rear View )
Plugs into FACP
Modem / Programming / Debug Cabling
OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEMS
The EV20, 40, 60, 120, 240 generate alert /
evacuation signals, provide for PA facilities and are
normally mounted on the back pan of the FACP.
Should an alarm condition exist the “Warning
System” output on the Brigade PSU Monitor Board
initiates the Alert / Evacuation sequence.
The Ampac EV3000 Occupant Warning and
Intercommunication System (OWIS) is a
microprocessor based OWIS system that complies
with the appropriate Australian standards.
The OWIS comprises of two sub-systems,
1. Occupant Warning System ( EWS )
The prime function of an OWS is to transmit via
speakers in evacuation zones, alert signals,
evacuation signals and public address.
The OWS can automatically initiate evacuation
procedures or be manually operated as well being
used for non-emergency functions, eg. background
music and general PA facilities.
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2. Occupant Intercommunication System
(OIS).
The OIS is an independent intercommunication
system provided to communicate on a one to one
basis from the Master Emergency Control Panel
(MECP) to individual Warden Intercommunication
Points (WIPs) within the evacuation zones.
The Occupant Warning and Intercommunications
System (OWIS) main central processing unit
communicates via a RS485 bus with a Controller
Interface Card (CIC) in an FACP.
A fault in the EV3000 will be indicated by the
Master Control Panel which in turn initiates, via the
Common Fault Relay Board and Brigade PSU
Monitor Board, a Warning System Fault indication
on the FACP.
GRAPHICS
SmartGraphics is a purpose built graphics
product for the monitoring of the Ampac
FireFinder™ FACP.
Features
ü Remote control of the fire system
ü Display status of devices, zones and
network nodes
ü Supports user defined maps
ü Security / password protection
ü Option for mouse driven, touch screen
interface or other pointing devices
ü Operates using industry standard
ModBus protocol
ü Event and user access logs
ü User may embed photographs. Supports
passive symbols eg, fire extinguishers,
hose reels, hydrants etc.
ü Key map helps user to navigate
throughout the site
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ü Supports user defined messages for
each map eg Haz-Chem information,
special instructions etc.
ü Supports multiple user levels
ü Multiple zoom levels
There are two alternative ways to connect the
Ampac SmartGraphics to a FireFinder Fire Alarm
Control Panel.
1. Via an RS485 communications port; or
2. an RS232 communications port
RS485 provides the user with the opportunity to
locate SmartGraphics a farther distance from
FireFinder as compared with the RS232 protocol.
The protocol adopted is based on the industry
standard ModBus and has worldwide acceptance
because of its high data integrity and reliability.
Minimum Requirements
Computer ü Pentium II 400Mhz, 64M RAM,
(Rec Min)
ü 2 GIG Hardrive, CDROM
ü Serial Comms for mouse or
touch screen interface
ü Parallel Comms port for
hardware security key / printer
ü Serial Comms port for
connection to FACP, RS232 or
RS485 as required
ü Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP
Monitor 17” min (resolution 1024 x 768)
1 pair twisted & screened
RS232 Comms
15m maximum from FireFinder™
Baud rate – 9600 to 38400
RS485 Comms 1 pair twisted & screened
1200m maximum from FireFinder™
Baud rate – 9600 to 38400
Product code 159-0073 License package only
159-0074 Complete system package
Product Data Sheet
PDS159-0067
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COMPATIBLE EXPANSION CARDS, MODULES & BOARDS

i Numbers in Italic are Panel Add On Order Codes

Module / Function .................................................... Order Codes Max Number Off
• 16/16 Input / Output Board ........................................ (302-6720) 8 per Slave CPU
( SP1X: 159-0113, SP8X: 159-0051, SP16X: 159-0009 )
• 8 Way Relay Board ................................................... (302-6760) 16 per Slave CPU
( SP1X: 159-0013, SP8X: 159-0013, SPX16X: 159-0015 )
• 16 Way Input Board .................................................. (302-6770) 8 per Slave CPU
( SP1X: 159-114, SP8X: 159-0010, SP16X: 159-0011 )
• Serial Relay Board .................................................... (302-7320) 16 per Controller
( SP1X: 159-0079, SP8X: 159-0072, SP16X: 159-0072)
• Fire Fan Module / Fire Fan Termination Board............. (159-0103 H/W) 15 per Controller
( SP1X: 159-0103, SP8X:159-0104, SP16X: 159-0119 )
• Fire Fan Module ( Loop Driven ) ................................. (159-0105)
• General Indicator Card [ 32 Zone Alarm ] .................... (85BRDGIBB) * 16
( SP1X: 159-0106 ) * Configuration dependant
( SP8X: 159-0089, SP16X: 159-0120 )
• General Indicator Card [ 16/16 Zone Alarm / Fault ] ..... (85BRDGIBB) * 16
( SP1X: 159-0107) * Configuration dependant
( SP8X: 159-0108, SP16X: 159-0121 )
• General Indicator Card ( Amber LED’s )...................... SP1X: 159-0123, SP8X &16: 159-0124
• Printer....................................................................... (TPUP-AT) 1 per Controller
( SP1X: 159-0084, SP8X: 159-0110 )
• Sounder/Bell Controller Board 8 X 1A per Circuit ......... (302-7420) 8 per Controller
( SP1X, SP8X: 159-0071 )
• Sounder/Bell Controller Board 4Volt free, 4x1Amp ....... (302-7421) 8 per Controller
( SP1X, SP8X: 150-0069 )
• Agent Release Module / Agent Termination Board ....... (BRD25ARB-A ) 8 per Controller
( SP1X:159-0099, SP8X: 159-0100, SP16X: 159-0117 )
• Local Control Station (IP40) ....................................... (BRD25ARB-B ) 4 per Termination Board
• Expansion Board ...................................................... (302-6880) 1 per Controller
( SP8X: 159-0112, SP16X: 159-0022 )
• Expansion Controller ................................................. (SP16X: 159-0077) 3 per Node
( Rack: 159-0067 )
• Occupant Warning System – EV20 / 40 / 60 / 120........ Factory fit
• Occupant Warning System – EV3000 ......................... Factory fit
• Brigade Devices ........................................................ Factory fit

Compatible Networking Devices

• Network Interface Card ............................................. (302-7240) 1 per Controller
( SP1: 159-0053, SP8X: 159-116, SP16X: 159-0053 )
• Controller Interface Card ........................................... (302-7250) 1 per Controller
( SP1X: 159-0054, SP8X: 159-0115, SP16X: 159-0054 )
• LCD Repeater ( Supplied Complete ) .......................... (302-7200) Note # 2
( 159-0044 )

+ Note # 1 : This comprises 4 on the Main Controller and 4 on the Expansion Board.
+ Note # 2 : Depends on the configuration and the number of Panels in the System.

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