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System Design
All installation work should be carried out in accordance with the survey and system design.
It is recommended that the Xpander Radio Hub, Radio Cluster Communicators and wireless devices are
located in accordance with the radio survey and system design. This should be established before
installation work commences.
Compatibility with Ampac Fire Control Panels
LoopSense and FireFinder PLUS (AS7240)
Full support for Xpander has been implemented in the LoopSense and FireFinder PLUS fire control panels.
Devices can be auto-learned in the same way as XP95 & Discovery devices, and will adopt a default type
code which can be re-assigned using the respective panel configuration tool to match the actual device
type. For example, the Optical device will log-on as an XP95 Optical which can then be re-defined as an
Xpander Optical before transferring the file back to the control panel.
LoopSense & FireFinder PLUS panels provide full Xpander diagnostic indication for fault conditions such
as battery fault, tamper fault, signal strength poor along with the standard type faults such as head
missing, head dirty and detector fault.
FireFinder (AS4428)
Compatibility with FireFinder is also provided, however discrimination of individual device fault types is
not supported and a general, common device fault will be indicated on the LCD. Xpander device types are
also not supported within FireFinder and cannot be configured in Config Manager. The devices will adopt
the default auto-learned type settings, i.e. XP95 optical, heat etc.
Handling Precautions
General: Care should be taken when handling the Ampac product range. Avoid dropping any of the parts
onto hard surfaces, as damage may occur to the case and internal circuitry.
ESD Precautions: Ampac Xpander products include components that are susceptible to damage from
Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Permanent damage may be caused to these components through routine
handling, if precautions are not observed. To reduce the risk of damage from ESD, the following
precautions should be observed.
Minimise the handling of PCBs, which contain static sensitive components.
Where handling is
unavoidable, always ensure that adequate earthing precautions have been taken. An earthed wrist strap
is recommended.
When storing or transporting a
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PCB, always use a container which has been designed and
manufactured with ESD protective properties.
Avoid placing static sensitive devices on any surfaces,
which may increase the risk of a static discharge.
Packaging
All products should be kept in their packaging until they are due to be installed, to minimise the risk of
damage. Retain all packaging until the installation activities have been completed.
Should any product be
found to be surplus to requirements, or require returning to Ampac, the original packaging should be
used.
