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ZP3 Fire Panel User Guide
Principle of operation
Sensing devices, e.g. heat and smoke detectors, manual call points, etc. are
grouped into zones, and programmed with text labels to indicate their location.
The control panel continually checks each fire or smoke sensor, call point, or
other device attached to the ZP-loop, every 2 seconds. The precision data
collected is analyzed to indicate the amount of smoke, heat, and combustion
products in the proximity of devices. The active scanning process by the ZP3
panel constantly updates this information. This provides an accurate picture of
the area being monitored by the sensors, enabling the software to make
intelligent decisions about the presence of fire, as indicated by heat, smoke, or
invisible products of combustion.
After making a decision that a fire exists, the ZP3 system initiates an alarm at the
control panel, displays the exact location by means of illuminated LEDs and LCD
text displays, and illuminates the LEDs on the initiating sensors or call points.
Depending upon how the particular system has been configured, it can also issue
preprogrammed commands to operate area sounders, call the fire brigade,
activate building controls such as air-conditioning shutdown, or to take other
actions. In addition it commands remote display panels to display the location
and status of alarms, and to carry out programmed control functions. A very large
system consists of several panels communicating with each other. These panels
can be programmed to display alarms from other panels or areas, and to
automatically carry out commands issued by other panels.
The complete system is actively monitored on a continuous basis. Self-
maintenance and diagnostics are built-in, and the sensors, devices, and field
wiring are continuously checked for correct operation. Any faults found are
automatically reported.
Although each system is unique, the basic principles of operation apply to each.
This manual describes the basic ZP3 operating principles. To fully understand
your particular system, obtain a copy of the system specification and become
familiar with how the system is designed to react in the event of a fire alarm.
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