A1S Group Evo1-MCP 1, Technical Manual

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If the below instructions are followed correctly you should have a very secure
balanced system that will give a minimum of 850 cycles.
The Control Panel must be mounted vertically and have sufficient air flow
around the perimeter Approx 10cm, the side louvres must not be obstructed
this could cause overheating of the power supply unit.
General Overview Instructions prior to mains connection
• A 240/230 volt 13 amp maintained supply is required to power the Control
Panel and set up the system, without a mains supply the panel will not activate
by the batteries.
• Connect the battery cables to the batteries including the 24 volt jump wire.
Incorrect polarity will blow the Control Panel so care must be taken.
• The batteries will not power the panel until a mains supply has initially been
connected, the batteries are purely for a backup system in case of power
failure.
• The fire alarm loop wire must be left in the main control panel until the curtains
have been fully commissioned, this will eradicate any issues with the fire signal
which is not our responsibility.
• A maximum of 70 metres of loop wiring cable will run 4 motors from one Control
Panel.
• 2.5mm 2 4 core cable is required for any cable runs of loop wiring greater than
25metres, the installer must check there is a 24v supply at each MCB. Any
drop in voltage below 24v will result in failure of the system. For long distance
runs it is recommended to return the final MCB wire to the Control Panel by
doubling up the wiring to the terminals on the board to form a loop.
• If the override facility is to be used on the Control Panel or the MCB then fire
rated cabling must be used on all loop and switch wiring from the Main control
panel (MCP).
• All cabling in and out of the MCB and cotrol board must be in 20mm glands
through the pre drilled holes.
• The control panel can power upto 4 motors.
• A volt free normally closed contact from the fire alarm and or any auxiliary
device is required to trigger the alarm activation in the panel. When a signal or
test has been received the red light on the panel door will illuminate and the
curtains will close under a controlled descent.