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CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

ENGINEERING MANUAL • Approved Document No. DFU5010020 Rev 4 • Page 48 of 48

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

POWER SUPPLY

Mains supply (a.c.)

230V 

 50/60Hz. Rated current 0.68A r.m.s.

Internal power supply

18.7Vd.c. to 29.0Vd.c. (Ripple voltage 500mV p-p)

Maximum rated current

2.5A @ 230Va.c. (2.5A battery only with mains off)

Current specification

I max. a = 300mA (XFP501/CA), I max. a = 406mA (XFP502/CA)
I max. b = 1.9A; I min. = 106mA

Maximum internal battery resistance

Ri max. = 1.1

Ω

Earth fault monitoring

Yes (any conductor)

Mains supply & battery charger monitored for failure Yes
Batteries monitored for disconnection & failure

Yes

Batteries protected against deep discharge

Yes

Maximum battery size and type

2 x 12V, 1.2Ah to 7Ah VRLA batteries. Use YUASA NP7-12/12S for LPCB approved systems.

Quiescent current

<50mA (1 loop unloaded - XFP501/CA); <56mA (2 loops unloaded - XFP502/CA) - with mains failed

LOOP DRIVER (PROGRAMMABLE & MONITORED)

Number of loop drivers

1 (XFP501/CA) or 2 (XFP502/CA)

Communication protocol

CAST

® 

(C-TEC Addressable System Technology)

Loop monitored for open and short circuit faults

Yes

On-board loop isolators

Yes

Auto-polling from each loop end & both ends (A & B) Yes
Maximum output current & voltage per loop

450mA (Voltage: 40V)

Max. number of addressable devices (detectors, MCPs) 255 CAST devices for 1 loop panel (XFP501/CA), 510 CAST devices for 2 loop panel (XFP502/CA)
Device addressing options

Devices automatically addressed by the panel, or manually addressed using CAPROG

Short-circuit isolator in every loop device

Yes

Maximum loop cable length

1km

Number of programmable sounder groups

16

Number of programmable output sets

16

CONVENTIONAL SOUNDER CIRCUIT (PROGRAMMABLE & MONITORED)

Number of sounder circuits

2 (programmable, independent conventional circuits)

End of line (EOL) resistor value

6800 ohm, 5% tolerance, 0.25W

Line monitored for open and short circuit faults

Yes

Each output fused at (maximum sounder output current) 400mA. Protected by resettable overload circuit.
Output voltage

19.5V minimum; 28V maximum

Maximum length per circuit

500m

AUXILIARY OUTPUTS (PROGRAMMABLE)

Relay type / Output

Volt-free, single pole changeover / 1A, 30Vd.c. (maximum)

3 x auxiliary relays (Relay1, Relay2, Relay3)

Programmed from cause and effects

1 x failsafe fault relay

Active when no faults are present

‘+24Vd.c.’ Aux. power output

19.5V minimum, 28V maximum. Maximum current 100mA.

AUXILIARY INPUTS (PROGRAMMABLE, NON-MONITORED)

2 x auxiliary inputs (I/P1, I/P2)

Connect to 0V to trigger, maximum input voltage 27Vd.c. (non-latching).

FUSES

 (to EN60127-2)

Primary fuse (F1)

T 1A H 250V 20mm ceramic 

(T=Time Delay, H=High Breaking Current)

Battery fuse (F3)

3.15A F 20mm ceramic 

(F=Fast Acting)

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Control buttons

Menu, More Information, Silence Internal Sounder, Control Panel Reset, Investigate, 
Silence/Resound Sounders

Event scrolling and menu access buttons

(scroll up) 

5

 

(1), 

(scroll down) 

6

 

(3), Accept 

4

 

(2), Escape 

3

 

(4)

Liquid crystal display

Two lines x 40 characters, backlit

Number of zonal LED indicators

32

Other LED indicators

(General) Fire, Supply Present, Test, Accessed, General Disablement, Phased Evacuation, 
General Fault, Power Supply Fault, System Fault, Sounder Status, Delays Running.

PHYSICAL

Dimensions

435mm(W) x 270mm(H) x 85mm(D)

Weight / Construction

4.5kg (without batteries) / hinged metal lid, metal back box

IP Rating (to EN60529)

IP30 (indoor use only)

Paint finish

Light grey texture (RAL7035) epoxy paint

CABLING REQUIREMENTS

Type of cable

Fire resistant screened cable, minimum size 1mm

2

Maximum loop cable length

1km

Connector blocks

Fixed type, largest acceptable conductor size, 1.5mm

2

Maximum allowable loop impedance (each conductor) 20 ohm
Maximum cable capacitance

.27µF

NETWORK (OPTIONAL)

Network connection

Via AFP711 network driver card, one card fitted at each networked main panel

Network type

2-wire,

 

screened, enhanced fire-resistant cable 

1 mm

2

, RS485 non-redundant network

Maximum number of main panels per network

8

Maximum no. of repeaters per non-networked main panel 8

Maximum cable length per network

1km (main panel network); 500m (repeater panel network)

PC/PRINTER INTERFACE

PC connection

Via main PCB RS232 molex connector (lead supplied with XFP507 PC programming tools)

Printer connection

Not available

OPERATING CONDITIONS

The enclosure is designed for indoor use only. The components are selected to operate within their specification when the environmental conditions 
outside the enclosure comply with class 3k5 of IEC 721-3-3. Temperature range: -10

o

C to +40

o

C. Maximum humidity: 95% non condensing.

CERTIFICATES 

(Certificates and DOPs are available for download on C-TEC’s website)

LPCB Certificate Number: 176b

LPCB Reference Numbers: 176b/27 (XFP501/CA) & 176b/28 (XFP502/CA)

Declaration of Performance: DOP0000072

CPR Certificate Numbers: 2831-CPR-F2523 (XFP501/CA) & 2831-CPR-F2524 (XFP502/CA)

Tested to: EN54-2:1997 + A1:2006 and EN54-4:1997 + A1:2002 + A2:2006

CAST XFP 1 Loop 32 Zone Panel (Part No. 

XFP501/CA

)

CAST XFP 2 Loop 32 Zone Panel (Part No. 

XFP502/CA

)

Summary of Contents for CAST XFP

Page 1: ...AST XFP Networkable Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel 1 Loop 32 Zone Panel Part No XFP501 CA 2 Loop 32 Zone Panel Part No XFP502 CA Engineering Manual Approved Document No DFU5010020 Rev 4...

Page 2: ...GROUP SET DAY NIGHT TIMES ENABLE DISABLE DST ADJUSTMENT CONFIGURE SOUNDER DISABLEMENTS SWAPPED DEVICE DETECTION CONFIGURE POLLING LED MAKE A CLEAN START AL2 AL3 AL3 CODE ENTRY AL2 K S ENTRY PRINT EVEN...

Page 3: ...unlock link 19 A detailed description of the functions available at access level 3 20 47 Maintenance 47 Standby battery calculation guide 47 Technical specification 48 ENGINEERING MANUAL Approved Doc...

Page 4: ...ferenced where applicable Cable types and limitations All system wiring should be installed to meet national standards in the UK these are BS 5839 Part 1 and BS 7671 Wiring Regulations Fire resistant...

Page 5: ...other detector in the same zone Type C As type A except the confirmatory signal may also be from another zone and the first alarm will not automatically reset A day building occupied and night buildin...

Page 6: ...NG MANUAL Approved Document No DFU5010020 Rev 4 Page 6 of 48 CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL LCD PCB SWITCH INDICATOR PCB MAIN CONTROL PCB POWER SUPPLY PCB LID EARTH STRAP TWO W...

Page 7: ...emoved with a sharp light tap using a flat 6mm broad bladed screwdriver as shown in the diagram right Always ensure if a knockout is removed the hole is filled with a good quality strain relief cable...

Page 8: ...L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L F3 L N CONN1 Cable cover removed Incoming Mains Cable This cable MUST be segregated from other cables Good quality cable glands MUST always be fitted 10 way PSU l...

Page 9: ...al design and installation regulations The CAST XFP panel has a short circuit protected loop driver fitted and also short circuit isolators fitted in every CAST loop device A single short circuit or o...

Page 10: ...he loop s earth screens should be connected to the Main Control PCB terminals marked Eth Fig 5 Typical analogue addressable loop connection 2 loop panel shown ENGINEERING MANUAL Approved Document No D...

Page 11: ...Eth A A S1 S2 Conventional Sounder Circuit S1 screens POLARISED SOUNDER POLARISED SOUNDER POLARISED SOUNDER EOL RESISTOR 6k8 ohm DO NOT SPUR Wiring not monitored SOUNDER CCT 1 Auxiliary input wiring...

Page 12: ...attery leads to avoid damage Two new good quality and fully charged 12V valve regulated lead acid VRLA batteries are required as the emergency stand by power supply for the panel The batteries should...

Page 13: ...twork Each networked CAST XFP main panel can be programmed to Accept Fires from other main panels Accept Faults from other main panels Accept Control actions from other main panels e g Silence Alarm S...

Page 14: ...A to A B to B and terminate screens to the panel s base earth distribution post as shown below Note DIP switch SW1 on the network driver card has no function when used with this panel However all netw...

Page 15: ...the panel is in access levels 2 or 3 General Disablement Lit yellow when one or more zones sounders outputs relays devices output delays are disabled Phased Evacuation Flashes yellow when there is a p...

Page 16: ...lso display additional context dependent information where appropriate Scroll Up 51 Dependent on the status of the panel these two buttons Scroll Down 63 scroll vertically through any fire fault disab...

Page 17: ...NS ADDRESS FUNCTIONS select the AUTO ADDRESS menu option This will automatically assign an address to each loop device in sequentially wired order See page 25 for details Option 2 LOOP LEARN First use...

Page 18: ...ULT SHOW DEVICE EEPROM TURN LEDS ON OFF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS LOOP LEARN ADDRESS FUNCTIONS SHOW FITTED DEVICES ASSIGN ZONE GROUP SET DAY NIGHT TIMES ENABLE DISABLE DST ADJUSTMENT CONFIGURE SOUNDER DISA...

Page 19: ...conditions disablements or zones in test Change the entry codes to access levels 2 and 3 from their factory default settings Connect the panel to a compatible PC for system programming Set the panel...

Page 20: ...a window similar to the one below will appear Pressing the 5and6buttons will scroll the display through all active faults More detailed information can be viewed by pressing the panel s More Informat...

Page 21: ...Passwords When selected press the Accept4button and the following window will appear Press the 5and6buttons to scroll to the desired option and press the Accept4button The following message will appe...

Page 22: ...o it can be recognised by other networked panels Note Repeaters do not need to be assigned an ID number Enter AL3 4444 Network Functions Set Panel Number When selected press the Accept4button and a me...

Page 23: ...t4button When requested by the panel fit the NVM link shown below As the panel may already have loop device data stored in its memory from a previous loop learn or PC upload you will be asked if you w...

Page 24: ...ata first Yes CAUTION USING THIS OPTION WILL COMPLETELY ERASE THE PANEL S DATABASE OF STORED LOOP DEVICE INFORMATION EXCLUDING DEVICE ADDRESSES PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED BY A CAPROG PROGRAMMER WHICH IS RETA...

Page 25: ...on then press the Accept4button shown below When requested by the panel fit the NVM link shown below Note Loop 1 has been selected in the following examples You now have two options Continue from last...

Page 26: ...ss Wait for the process to complete and a brief summary window will appear similar to the one shown below Press the Accept4button then press the Escape 3button x 4 to return the panel to a normal cond...

Page 27: ...ng the 5and6scroll buttons as shown below Press the Accept4button and the following display appears Note If you do not want to proceed at this point you may exit this function by pressing the Escape 3...

Page 28: ...ng the 5and6scroll buttons then press the Accept 4button The device s LED will light and the following is displayed for example Device 8 Enter the new address of the device using the 5and6scroll butto...

Page 29: ...nal information on the fault To show light the LEDs of the duplicate addresses enter AL3 4444 Commissioning Functions Address Functions Show Duplicate Addresses When the SHOW DUPLICATE DEVICES prompt...

Page 30: ...address or press scroll 5and6 buttons and Accept 4button to select the new address The LED of the second duplicate address will now be lit steady red also details of the second duplicate address foun...

Page 31: ...s to locate for example swapped loop devices any new devices loop configuration changes etc A fault may have been displayed at the panel stating Loop Configuration Changed on Loop 1 or There are fault...

Page 32: ...building occupied and night building unoccupied mode IT IS RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT USE THIS FUNCTION UNLESS YOU ARE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Changes that may occur...

Page 33: ...k one hour on the first Sunday in October Enter AL3 4444 Commissioning Functions Enable Disable DST Adjustment When the ENABLE DISABLE DST ADJUSTMENT prompt appears press the Accept4button and the fol...

Page 34: ...ONFIGURE POLLING LED This function configures the polling device LEDs of all loop devices to globally stop flashing during normal polling For example a customer may require polling LEDs to be turned o...

Page 35: ...a window similar to below will appear Select the zone 1 to 32 or ALL to be disabled enabled using the 5 and 6 scroll buttons then press the Accept4button and the zone s status Enabled or Disabled will...

Page 36: ...output set 1 to 16 or ALL to be disabled enabled using the 5and6 scroll buttons When the desired output set has been selected press the Accept4button and the output set s status Enabled or Disabled w...

Page 37: ...tead you MUST enable at least one device on the zone using the ENABLE DISABLE ZONES function before re enabling the zone itself Loop 1 From 1 to 5 Enabled Loop 1 ENABLE DISABLE FAULT RELAY This functi...

Page 38: ...ct the device s address The panel will temporarily disable the point in question and return back its analogue values for example Note 1 The analogue values returned will differ dependent on whether th...

Page 39: ...e relevant output Press the 5 6 scroll buttons and Accept4 button to select the device address and output bit value as detailed in the table below When you have accepted the required output bit option...

Page 40: ...button to reset the sounders or the Escape3button maintain the settings Sounder Group 1 Sounder Group 1 is Silenced Change the state using the Accept button TEST OUTPUT SETS This function allows you t...

Page 41: ...nd Accept4buttons to change the VAD group s number and state Press the Escape 3button to exit the function VAD Group 1 VAD Group 1 is Normal Change the state using the Accept button TEST PANEL RELAYS...

Page 42: ...tate from Normal Operation to Walk Test Mode and press the Accept4button You now have the option to put additional zones into test at the same time To take zones out of test reverse the procedure Any...

Page 43: ...TIFY LOOP BREAK prompt appears select the loop 1 or 2 press the Accept4button and the panel will initialize both ends of the loop and the following is displayed The following is displayed for example...

Page 44: ...of good and bad polls The test will continuously scroll through the loop devices To halt this function press the Escape3button The test results will appear in a window similar to the one below Use the...

Page 45: ...st of the loop device database Press the Escape 3button to exit the function Loop 1 Device 22 Loop 1 Dev 22 0 I O Unit Zone 1 Gents Toilet VERSION NUMBERS This function allows you to view the current...

Page 46: ...rcuitry to be temporarily disabled Enter AL3 4444 Engineer Functions Enable Disable Earth Fault When accepted the following window will appear Press the 5and6 scroll buttons to toggle between Enabled...

Page 47: ...to 207 13 208 to 223 14 224 to 239 15 240 to 255 CAUTION ENSURE YOU DO NOT TURN ON MORE THAN THREE 3 POLL GROUPS AT THE SAME TIME OTHERWISE TOO MUCH CURRENT WILL PASS THROUGH THE LOOP STANDBY BATTERY...

Page 48: ...0mA AUXILIARY INPUTS PROGRAMMABLE NON MONITORED 2 x auxiliary inputs I P1 I P2 Connect to 0V to trigger maximum input voltage 27Vd c non latching FUSES to EN60127 2 Primary fuse F1 T 1A H 250V 20mm ce...

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