FireFinder XLS System Basics

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Fire Alarm System Basics

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System & Processor

Outputs

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Inputs
Manual pull stations

Inputs

HMS-S, HMS-D, HMS-SA, HMS-M, HMS-2S

Monitor points (Transmit-Receive Interface, or TRI)

HTRI-S, HTRI-D, HTRI-R, HTRI-M Used for waterflow, tamper, security, damper Relay output available
Conventional Zone Module HZM Short circuit isolator HLIM

Intelligent LEDs

ILED-HC, ILED-HW

Detectors

Bases DB-11, DB-HR, ADBH-11, AD-11P, AD-HR Detectors HFP-11, HFPT-11

FirePrint!

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What is FirePrint?

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A revolutionary fire detection method that distinguishes

between a fires unique fingerprint and deceptive phenomena, and reports only real fires. 11 different selectable applications FirePrint is NOT a fancy form of alarm verification/confirmation

Makes decisions based on obscuration/temperature/time

Siemens offers the No False Alarm Guarantee

If the system is designed and maintained properly, Siemens will pay any fines associated with false alarms from FirePrint detectors No other manufacturer offers this guarantee

Since 1997, total fines paid out equals $0!

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DPU Device Programming Unit

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Tests/addresses both MXL and FireFinder XLS devices

Not used for XL3 devices

Built in loop tester!

Have contractor test all loop wiring & devices before panel gets there! Indicates # & type of devices, and what device is at what address Finds multiple response addresses Ground faults, activations indicated
Connection to label printer

Prints loop # & address Multiple copies available

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DLC Device Loop Card

Plug-in card 252 devices on a loop! 1 or 2 loops per card

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T-tapped inside card Total 252 total devices in any combination

50 cards/100 loops per system 2500 devices per system Non-twisted, non-shielded wire

Great for retrofits!

Wire is POLARITY INSENSITIVE (SureWire) Smart Degrade capability

Loop accessories/outputs operate in Degrade

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CDC-4 Conventional Detector Card

Plug-in card 4 conventional detection circuits Optional Alarm Verification

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Supports Siemens conventional detectors & circuit

closure devices Supports select COMPETITIVE conventional detectors

Check the installation instruction in the Tech Support area of the website

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PMI Person/Machine Interface

Main operator interface & central processor

System Processor

Large graphics screen for events, details, icons &

bitmaps System event LEDs Large lighted buttons prompts users through system operation More Info button users get to detail & map screens Touch screen for reports and maintenance Annunciation & Control

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Large 6 display with touch-screen

System Status LEDs

Audible Status

Menu Access

Partial System Disable Lighted buttons to prompt user

Navigation Controls

HELP

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ALARM

SUPERVISORY

SECURITY

TROUBLE

POWER

ON

MORE AUDIBLES INFO

SILENCED

PARTIAL SYS DISABLED

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ALARM

SUPERVISORY

SECURITY

TROUBLE

POWER

ON

AUDIBLES

SILENCED

PARTIAL SYS DISABLED

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ALARM

SUPERVISORY

SECURITY

TROUBLE

POWER

ON

AUDIBLES

SILENCED

PARTIAL SYS DISABLED

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Enclosures
CAB1

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Supports 1 row (4 module spaces) with PTB & batteries Supports 2 rows (8 module spaces) with PTB & batteries Supports 3 rows (12 module spaces) with PTB & batteries Same as CAB enclosures w/ grill outer doors

CAB2

CAB3
Transponder enclosures REMBOX2

Supports 2 inner door rows No card cages

REMBOX4

Supports 4 inner door rows No card cages

CAB-BATT Battery Box

For 55 AH, 100 AH batteries

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CAB1 Small enclosure (one row)

Ships complete:

back box inner door outer door module mounting plate (CAB-MP) door lens (OD-LP) Options: CAB1R (red version) Tamper switch (HTSW-1) Semi-flush trim kit (CAB1-TK)

 CAB2 Ships

CAB2 Medium Enclosure (2 row)

complete:
CAB2-BB CAB2-BD (2) CAB-MPs (1) OD-LP

Requires either (1):

OD-LP (lens) OD-BP (blank) OD-GP (grill) Options: CAB2R (red version) CAB-2TK (semi-flush trim kit)

CAB-3 Large Enclosure (3 row)

CAB3 Ship Complete

CAB3-BB CAB3-BD (3) CAB-MPs (1) OD-LP

Requires either (2):

OD-LP (lens) OD-BP (blank)

OD-GP (grill)

Options: CAB3R (red version) CAB-3TK (semi-flush trim kit)

Remote Lobby Enclosures REMBOX2 and REMBOX4

REMBOX4

System Processor

REMBOX2

Space for (2) inner door modules. Typically LVM and up to (4) SCM-8s Optional plate to mount (4) OCM-16 or SIM-16 Local tamper switch option (HTSW-1) Semi-flush or surface mounting. No trim kit needed.
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Space for (4) inner door modules. Typically LVM and SCM-8s. Optional plate to mount (8) OCM-16 or SIM-16 Local tamper switch option (HTSW-1) Semi-flush or surface mounting. No trim kit needed.

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CC-5/CC-2 Card cages

All wiring lands on removable terminal blocks All cards fit in the same card cage

System Processor

No separate Fire/Voice card cages

Efficient card mounting

10 cards in 19w x 14h row

MXL 6 cards in 19w x 17h row

Less space required = less/smaller enclosures

60 pin bus between all cardcages

Connected by 1 cable!

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All cards same size and plug into CC-5/CC-2 cardcages

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Thumb screws for handles & to keep Company Confidential cards in place

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Power limited Field wiring (top)

Removable terminal blocks (with covers)

Out of enclosure to field devices or remote enclosures

Card guides removable for easy wiring access in enclosure mounted with (2) captive screws each.
Non-Power limited internal wiring (bottom)
Power input to cards from PSC12/PSX-12 or ZAC/ZAM amplifiers

Labels to identify which card goes in which slot.

60 pin bus power, data, communicatio ns etc.

PSC-12/PSX-12 Power Supplies

Filtered & Regulated 12 amp 24VDC supply

5 amp continuous use

120 to 240 volt AC input, 50/60 Hz. PSC-12 Battery charger for 100AH batteries

New batteries BTX-3

PSX-12 Power only (no charger) to

extend power in cabinet Four 2-amp Form C relays built in

Alarm, trouble, 2 programmable

System Processor

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ZIC-4A Zone Indicating Card

Outputs
Plug-in card Four Class A or B circuits Used as

NAC horn or strobe Speaker circuit 1 or 2 channel Releasing circuit Municipal Tie/Leased Line Bell follower (NAC extender)

4 Amp capacity per circuit (96 Watts speaker)

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CRC-6 Controllable Relay Card

Outputs

Six independently controlled Form C relays 4 amps 30VDC/120VAC (resistive) 3.5 amps 120VAC (inductive @ 0.6 p.f.) Coils supervised Status and troubleshooting LEDs built in

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SSD System Status Display

4 x 40 character LCD display Local sounder & scroll buttons Acknowledge/Silence/Reset capabilities on SSD-C

Keyswitch activates control buttons Model SSD-C-REM

Can be mounted in a larger enclosure

Up to 32 on a system!

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SSD-C

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RPM Remote Peripheral Module

Two serial ports & 1 parallel port Mounts in its own enclosure

Outputs

Can be mounted under desk

Annunciation

Used for

& Control

Printer connection (PAL-1)

No VDT connection available

FSI connection Apogee Insight Life Safety system connection

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FireFinder XLS Module review (vs. MXL)

FireFinder XLS PMI DLC ZIC-4A PSC-12/PSX-12 CC-5/CC-2 CAB1, CAB2, CAB3 CRC-6 SSD, SSD-C RPM MXL MMB-2, MMB-3, MKB-4 ALD-2I CSM-4 MPS-6/12 MOM-4/MOM-2 MSE-2, MME-3, MLE-6 CRM-4 RCC-1, RCC-2 PIM-1, PIM-2

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FireFinder XLS Systems Basics Thank You!

Mark Pavlica Product Manager Siemens Fire Safety mark.pavlica@siemens.com

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