Global Fire Equipment NODE+ User manual
NODE+
EXPANSION FOR OCTO+ SYSTEMS
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
MANUAL 220331
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Installation & Commission Manual
OVERVIEW 3
INTRODUCTION 3
KEY FEATURES 3
USER & INSTALLER ACCESS CODES 4
ACCESS LEVEL 1 - General User 4
ACCESS LEVEL 2 - Authorized User Controls 4
ACCESS LEVEL 3 - Authorized Installer Controls (Programming Mode) 4
RECOMMENDED CABLES 5
TYPICAL WIRING SCHEMATIC 6
PRIMARY SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 6
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS 7
PANEL BOX NODE+ 8
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS 9
NODE+ Box Interior 9
NODE PCB 9
COMMUNICATION INTERFACES 10
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EN54: INFORMATION 11
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS 11
TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 12
INSTALLATION 13
INTRODUCTION 13
CONTROL PANEL 13
MAINS POWER CONNECTION 13
REPEATER PANELS 13
PANEL CONNECTIONS 13
NODE+ PCB (Main Board) 14
NODE+ Loop Card Fitting 15
COMMUNICATION CHANNEL DETAIL 15
Repeater Network Options 15
ANALOGUE LOOP(S) DETAIL 18
CONVENTIONAL SOUNDERS DETAIL 18
AUXILIARY FIRE RELAYS (2) AND FAULT RELAY (1) DETAIL 19
PANEL BATTERIES DETAIL 19
RECOMMENDED CABLES 20
COMMISSIONING 21
INTRODUCTION 21
PANEL 21
GETTING THE PANEL RUNNING 22
SETTING PANEL ADDRESSES 22
GETTING A CHAMELEON REPEATER PANEL RUNNING 22
GETTING AN EXTERNAL CHAMELEON DISPLAY RUNNING 22
GETTING INTO PROGRAMMING MODE (ACCESS LEVEL 3) 22
GETTING THE SYSTEM RUNNING 23
WRAPPING UP INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 25
PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS 27
COMPLETE LIST OF FUNCTIONS 27
PROGRAMING FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION 28
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 43
EN54-13 SPECIFICATIONS 45
DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY 49
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OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
This document covers the installation and commissioning of an NODE+ fire alarm panel. This document is intended for use
by a competent, qualified, fire alarm installation engineer. The NODE+ fire alarm system should be tailored to the building
requirements. The complete system should be designed to meet all applicable regulations. The installation must then be
performed in accordance with the system design. This manual not only clarifies the components and connections during
installation but will also assist in commissioning and maintenance. This manual covers the installation and commissioning
of a complete system excluding the communications system. Please refer to the Chameleon Network Manual.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
NODE+ does not have an User Interface (UI), so all interactions can be performed by accessing NODE+ through the UI of
another Panel on the network. To access the NODE+ settings you must have an external UI. NODE+ has identical
functionality to OCTO+ with the exception of the UI.
ELECTRO-STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESD)
TAKE SUITABLE ESD PRECAUTIONS WHEN REMOVING OR
INSTALLING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS.
WARNING:
All PCBs contain Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
Take suitable ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions when removing
or installing printed circuit boards (PCBs).
KEY FEATURES
●1 to 4 loops panel
●Supports connection to Chameleon panels via RS422, Fibre-Optic or TCP/IP
●Up to 250 devices per loop (125 address limit)
●Up to 95 VULCAN 2 (addressable) ultra low current base sounders (32 address limit)
●32 individually programmable sounder addresses
●Full Self Addressable Devices support
●2 Fire output relays (change-over) and 1 Fault relay (NC - opens on fault)
●2 conventional alarm outputs (Individually programmable)
●Both detection loops monitored for integrity
●384 fully programmable zones
●512 fully programmable sounder groups
●512 I/O groups
●Event log (rolling, 10000 entries)
●Compatible with all our own low cost ancillary modules
●Backlit graphical LCD display of 240x64 pixels
●Programming by integrated keypad or Chameleon Connector PC software
●Multiple language support (menu selectable)
●Integrated 16 zone LED fire zone indication.
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USER & INSTALLER ACCESS CODES
NOTE: To access the menu it is necessary to install a display ( UI ) to NODE+. After installing the UI it will be possible to
access NODE+ through the login code.
ENTER Used to confirm entry of any data or selection.
1▲Used to increase selection or number. Also used for code entry.
3▼Used to decrease selection or number. Also used for code entry.
2►Used to change display cursor, when required.
ESC Escape key. Used to exit a particular function.
To access codes use the arrow keys 2► 1▲ 3▼and when finished press ENTER.
NOTE: It is not possible to introduce text for labels using the front panel keypad.
For text updates please use the “Chameleon Connector Software” tool.
ACCESS LEVEL 1 - General User
Unless otherwise indicated, in order to enable the operation of a particular switch, a valid User or Programming Access
Code is required. The only exceptions, at this access level, are the following:
1 - Lamp Test Switch
2 - Queue Review Buttons (Fire, Fault, Test and Disabled)
ACCESS LEVEL 2 - Authorized User Controls
Access to this level is accomplished by the introduction of a code using the panel's keypad.
The default factory user code is 1▲1▲1▲1▲1▲and after entering each digit in turn, press ENTER to confirm entry.
INTERNAL BUZZER SILENCE
The occurrence of any new fire or fault condition will initiate the operation of the internal buzzer. By pressing this switch,
the operation of the buzzer will be stopped until a new fire or fault appears on the system.
ALARM SILENCE/RESOUND
Activates all sounders. A second press deactivates all sounders.
The button LED (red) is ON whilst the sounders are activated.
SOUNDERS ENABLE/DISABLE
Pressing this button will enable/disable all sounders, both conventional sounder circuits and addressable sounders.
DELAYS ACTIVE
Pressing this button will activate any preprogrammed delays. The yellow LED associated with this button and the general
disablements LED will both be lit. A second press of this button will deactivate the delays and the LED. Under any fire
condition the delays will be activated. If during the course of these delays, at access level 1 (General User - code entry not
required) this button is pressed, the delays will be overridden and the sounders together with any other fire indicating
equipment will be activated.
ACCESS LEVEL 3 - Authorized Installer Controls (Programming Mode)
Access to this level is accomplished by the introduction of a code using the panel's keypad.
Press ENTER, then Installer Access Code 1▲ 3▼ 1▲3▼ 1▲and then press ENTER to confirm entry.
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RECOMMENDED CABLES
Analogue Loops, Conventional Sounders and Data Loops
Fire rated Cables for Loops and Sounder Circuits
AEI type Firetec Multicore Ref. F1C1 (1 mm2) to F1C2.5 (1.5 mm2) in 2 core
AEI type Firetec Armoured Ref. F2C1 (1.5 mm2) to F2C2.5 (1.5 mm2) in 2 core
AEI type Mineral Insulated Cable (all types up to 1.5 mm2)
BICC types Mineral Insulated twin twisted conductor cables, Ref. CCM2T1RG and CCM2T1.5 RG
BICC types Mineral Insulated Pyrotenax (all types up to 1.5 mm2)
CALFLEX type Calflam CWZ 2 core type up to 1.5 mm2
PIRELLI type FP200 Gold 2 core type from 1 mm2 to 1.5 mm2
FIRETUF (OHLS) FTZ up to 1.5 mm2. Manufactured by Draka
All cables must be screened
Minimum detection loop conductor section size is 0.5 sq.mm
Maximum detection loop conductor section size is 1.5 sq.mm
There should only be one analogue detector loop per shielded cable.
Analogue detector loops and conventional sounders should not run in the same shielded cable.
If the system requires one or more repeaters, it will be necessary to use a four core data cable to create a data loop
between the panel and the repeater. Alternatively, it is possible to use multi-mode dual-core fibre-optic cable or a TCP/IP
connection for the same purpose.
All earth screened cables should have a proper connection.
A connection board or an earth bar can be used to fit all together.
Cable Glands: M20x1.5 IP65 4-9mm (recommended).
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TYPICAL WIRING SCHEMATIC
PRIMARY SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
MODEL:
EPS-65-28.5OL
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POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION – MEANWELL MODEL: EPS-65-28.EOL
MAINS SUPPLY VOLTAGE
90-264 V 50/60 Hz
INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
Min. 20V DC - Max. 30V DC
(28.5 V DC nominal) Max. Ripple 1 V peak-peak
TOTAL OUTPUT CURRENT
2,27 Amp @ 230V AC
SUPPLY AND BATTERY CHARGER MONITORED
YES
BATTERIES MONITORED
YES
MAX BATTERY SIZE
2 x 12 V 12AH VRLA
MAINS FUSE
4 A - 250 V Slow Blow - 20 mm
Voltage
Primary supply voltage 90 - 264V AC
EMC Standard EN55022 class B
EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11
EN61000-3-2,3
Current
2.4 A PSU’s recommended for 1 to 4 loop panels.
The maximum alarm sounder current is 250 mA for each conventional sounder circuit.
The maximum quiescent current per loop is 165 mA. The loop short circuit (trip) current is 900 mA.
Battery
Internal maximum capacity 24 V / 12 AH.
Please use a minimum of 7 Ah Battery Capacity.
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS
The battery Ampere per hour “Ah” required are calculated from the following formula:
(
Quiescent current in mA
of the panel with
everything connected
X
Standby time
required in hours
divided by 1000
)
+
(
Alarm current in Amps
(sounder load)
X
Alarm time
in hours
)
+20%
Round up to the next available battery size. Quiescent currents for individual equipments are listed below:
EQUIPMENT
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
ALARME CURRENT (mA)
OCTO+ (4 LOOPS)
73
127
NODE+ (4 LOOPS)
51
101
(
Quiescent current in mA
of the panel with
everything connected
X
Standby time
required in hours
divided by 1000
)
+
(
Alarm current
in Amps
(sounder load)
X
Alarm time
in hours
)
+ 20%
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Example: A given installation has a single loop panel with 58 mA detector load, 1.4 A sounder load (including loop
sounders) and a 24 hour standby requirement. OCTO+ Calculations:
73 (OCTO)
+
58 (Detector load)
24
(Standby in hours
divided by 100)
127 (OCTO)
+
58 (Detector load)
+
1.4 A (Sounder load)
0.5
(Alarm time
in hours)
(
↓
=
↓
=
)
+
(
=
185 mA + 1.4 A
=
↓
=
)
131 mA
X
0,024 H
1.585 A
X
0,5 H
=
3.144 AH
+
=
0.792 AH
= 3.936 AH + 0.797 AH + 20% = 4.73 AH
The next available battery size is probably 7 AH
PANEL BOX NODE+
NODE+
NODE+ L
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS
NODE+ Box Interior
NODE+ is composed by the following
components:
NODE - Fitted on the metal chassis working
as main board.
LEDs PCB- system status.
NODE PCB
LOOP CARD PCB
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COMMUNICATION INTERFACES
The following interfaces can be used to connect panels or repeaters to a Chameleon Network.
INTERFACE RS422
COMMUNICATION
INT RS422 P2P-D
INT RS422 P2P-S
FIBRE OPTIC INTERFACE
INT FO P2P-D
INT FO P2P-S
INTERFACE FOR TCP/IP
(Under development)
INT-TCP-P2P
MIXED INTERFACE
INT MIX FO / RS422 P2P
NOTE: For further installation guidelines or specific details, please refer to interface manual and/or Chameleon
Communications Manual. All Interfaces are supplied with the necessary standard 5 Way Flat cable to connect to the
specific boards.
NOTE: Throughout the manual, the red pin on the 5 way molex indicates which pin is nº1.
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