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SIGA-REL Technical
Reference Manual

P/N 387348-

EN • REV 007 • ISS 22SEP17

Summary of Contents for SIGA-REL Technical

Page 1: ...SIGA REL Technical Reference Manual P N 387348 EN REV 007 ISS 22SEP17...

Page 2: ...ed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party res...

Page 3: ...Chapter 2 Installation 19 Mounting the SIGA REL 20 Setting abort mode and delay times 22 Reading the LEDs 24 Wiring the SIGA REL 25 Warning notice placards 29 Chapter 3 Programming 33 Programming the...

Page 4: ...accordance with this manual applicable codes and the instructions of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to ensu...

Page 5: ...oid in order to prevent the injury or loss of life Caution Caution messages advise you of possible equipment damage They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the damage Note...

Page 6: ...documentation Signature Series Intelligent Smoke and Heat Detectors Applications Bulletin P N 270145 Signature Series Component Installation Manual P N 270497 Serial Number Log Book P N 270267 EST Pu...

Page 7: ...ive Signaling Systems EST2 UL 864 9th Edition Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems EST3 UL 864 9th Edition Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems...

Page 8: ...vi SIGA REL Technical Reference Manual...

Page 9: ...EL fits into a fire alarm system and how it behaves during fire alarms Content Introducing the SIGA REL 3 Description 3 Features 4 Fire suppression systems 4 Sprinkler systems 4 Automatic fire extingu...

Page 10: ...r 1 Product design 2 SIGA REL Technical Reference Manual Automatic fire extinguishing systems 14 Fire suppression application 15 Release sequences 16 Automatic release sequence 16 Manual release seque...

Page 11: ...ed abort circuit for a normally open abort switch Figure 1 SIGA REL Releasing Module The SIGA REL controls operations for deluge preaction and automatic fire extinguishing systems The release circuits...

Page 12: ...ease valves See Table 4 in the topic Compatible panels and devices Table 1 FM requirements for deluge and preaction systems Specification Value Standby operation 90 hours Alarm operation 10 minutes NF...

Page 13: ...fire extinguishing systems Automatic fire extinguishing systems automatically detect and extinguish fires They require no manual input because detectors automatically activate releasing solenoids or...

Page 14: ...ontrol panels SIGA RELThe SIGA REL must be installed in an enclosure dedicated to the releasing system No other devices may be installed in the enclosure You can install the SIGA REL in any of the fol...

Page 15: ...trol panel documentation for a list of compatible appliances Note that the SIGA REL is not designed to generate an NFPA 72 standard alarm evacuation signal and does not meet UL 864 requirements for an...

Page 16: ...momentary action abort stations The abort station controls only the SIGA REL to which it is connected Abort stations must be listed with the appropriate agencies in your area See the heading Listing a...

Page 17: ...facturer Model A Skinner LV2LBX25 B ASCO T8210A107 R8210A107 8210A107 D ASCO 8210G207 HV2648571 HV2648581 E Skinner 73218BN4UNLVNOC111C2 73212BN4TN00N0C111C2 F Skinner 73212BN4TNLVNOC322C2 G Skinner 7...

Page 18: ...4 Valves per circuit Line resistance End of line device Supervision UL rating Ground fault impedance 2 A at 24 VDC max 1 2 A at 24 VDC max 1 4 valves max See Table 8 47 k resistor Open short and grou...

Page 19: ...o 93 noncondensing 1 Riser current The total current of the prerelease and release circuits is limited to 3 83 A This is the power riser maximum input current of 4 A minus 170 mA Table 7 Power riser T...

Page 20: ...rd alarm evacuation signal and does not meet UL 864 requirements for audible alarm notification circuits intended for evacuation Notification zones must include additional NACs and appliances capable...

Page 21: ...d release signals The alert tone sounds at 15 pulses per minute the prerelease tone at 60 pulses per minute The release tone is a steady tone Prerelease circuit 2 supports visual notification applianc...

Page 22: ...on of the SIGA REL with an automatic extinguishing system Signature loop controller Releasing Module Fire alarm control panel RELA EOL Preaction or deluge system 1 M Class A wiring required for FM app...

Page 23: ...gure 4 is a typical application for the Releasing Module Figure 4 Typical computer room application Signature loop controller Releasing Module SD Fire alarm control panel Signature Series smoke detect...

Page 24: ...system Figure 5 explains the automatic release sequence Note EST2 systems do not support matrix groups See Chapter 3 Programming on page 33 for details on AND group rules To create AND groups see the...

Page 25: ...atic delay timer expires the horn circuit changes to the release tone steady 2 A detector in the protected area signals a second alarm and meets the AND group conditions After a ten second delay the a...

Page 26: ...nual delay timer Prerelease circuits Selectable manual delay time 0 to 30 seconds 1 3 4 Time line see details below 2 1 An active manual release station disables automatic operation and the abort func...

Page 27: ...A REL When you install the SIGA REL be sure to follow agency and local requirements along with the instructions in this manual Content Mounting the SIGA REL 20 Setting abort mode and delay times 22 Ch...

Page 28: ...REL to the designated mounting holes in the MFC A Figure 7 and Figure 8 2 Secure the SIGA REL to the MFC A using the screws and washers provided 3 Run the wiring from the SIGA REL to the fire suppress...

Page 29: ...t MFC A Conduit knockout Conduit knockout 6 Flat washers 6 32 Self tapping screws Releasing Module Mounting space Mounting hole diameter is 0 125 in or 3 175 mm Interior surface of enclosure Interior...

Page 30: ...s To be recognized as valid the abort must be active when the second alarm is received When the abort is restored the release occurs with the expiration of the abort delay timer set for 10 seconds If...

Page 31: ...e settings Time delay SW3 SW4 No delay 0 0 10 seconds Default 0 1 20 seconds 1 0 30 seconds 1 1 Table 13 Automatic delay time settings Time delay SW5 SW6 SW7 10 seconds 0 0 0 20 seconds 0 0 1 30 secon...

Page 32: ...hrough DS7 Figure 11 SIGA REL LEDs Table 15 SIGA REL LEDs LED Color Pattern Function DS1 Red Flashing Data alarm conditions DS2 Green Flashing Data normal conditions DS3 Red Steady Alarm DS4 Green Ste...

Page 33: ...nsure that you are using a compatible power supply as listed in the topic Compatible panels and devices on page 6 Wire the SIGA REL according to Figure 13 If your application requires supervision of t...

Page 34: ...3 2 1 Releasing Module TB1 4 3 2 1 TB4 _ _ 3 2 1 4 TB5 3 2 1 4 _ _ 3 2 1 4 1 2 3 4 RELA EOL Zone relay output Class E 10 In Out _ _ _ 24 VDC in 24 VDC out Prerelease circuit 2 steady 8 15 2 5 Prerele...

Page 35: ...ted source If nonpower limited maintain 1 4 inch 6 4 mm separation Otherwise use FPL FPLR or FPLP in accordance with the National Electric Code NEC 11 Listed service disconnect station Must be rated f...

Page 36: ...isconnect switch RELA SRV 1 DATA OUT to next device Releasing Module TB4 47 k EOLR 7 8 1 2 3 4 DATA IN from previous device Model CT1 Device type Supervisory Personality 3 Active B Text 1 REL1 RELEASE...

Page 37: ...gs their locations and their importance Enforce compliance with these warnings during all installation testing and service procedures Active Normal TB4 1 2 3 4 TB5 1 2 3 4 RELA EOL RELA EOL Horn or st...

Page 38: ...ing notice WARNING Disconnect all wiring on TB4 of the Releasing Module release circuits 1 and 2 during system service Disabled points will not prevent activation of the release circuits Failure to fo...

Page 39: ...g occupants must be notified prior to any system test or service All releasing circuits must be manually disconnected prior to any system test or service All releasing circuits must be returned to the...

Page 40: ...Chapter 2 Installation 32 SIGA REL Technical Reference Manual...

Page 41: ...ng the SIGA REL to the database 35 Creating an abort confirmation LED 37 Programming an AND group 37 Reconciling the Signature map 37 Writing rules for the SIGA REL 38 Programming the SIGA REL in the...

Page 42: ...Step 9 Indicate active prerelease and release circuits 48 Step 10 Create a drill prerelease response 48 Step 11 Retrieve the loop data from the SLIC 49 Step 12 Reconcile the actual and expected data 4...

Page 43: ...GA REL is for the abort switch and manual release switch circuits the second for the two release circuits and the third for the two prerelease circuits Note You cannot have more than 10 SIGA REL modul...

Page 44: ...k Commit Expected 10 Close all Signature Series mapping tool dialog boxes and windows 11 Perform a Signature Series conversion and download the database to the panel Table 16 SIGA REL configuration se...

Page 45: ...we suggest that you program an LED to light when the abort circuit is activated This has the benefit of providing a clear visual indication to untrained site personnel that the abort circuit has been...

Page 46: ...es match the labels assigned in the Object Configuration LED1 and LED2 require the addition of an LED module to the MCM Configuration Make sure that the labels for the LEDs match the labels assigned t...

Page 47: ...first SIGA REL is for the abort switch and manual release switch circuits the second for the two release circuits and the third for the two prerelease circuits Note You cannot have more than 10 SIGA...

Page 48: ...ailable address the prerelease circuit and click Accept Actual 10 Close all Signature Series mapping tool dialog boxes and windows 11 Perform a Signature Series conversion and download the database to...

Page 49: ...ircuit may accidentally activate for maintenance events AND groups function as counting groups matrix groups function as counting zones For more information about programming AND groups and matrix gro...

Page 50: ...igned to them in the Object Configuration AND GROUP RELEASE rule When the AND_GROUP activates the release circuit is activated after the programmed delay as per the rule MANUAL RELEASE rule If the man...

Page 51: ...ies to supply 24 VDC to the SIGA REL The SIGA REL mounted in an MFC A enclosure A SIGA CT1 module to supervise the service disconnect switch A SIGA CT2 module to indicate activation of the prerelease...

Page 52: ...rom beginning to end As a safety precaution disconnect releasing devices from SIGA REL TB4 before downloading setup data to the loop controller The SIGA REL provides only one serial number label When...

Page 53: ...wing information First address Device type Output Model REL Personality 16 Output B Message text SIGA REL1 A005 and PRERELEASE 1 2 Second address Device type Monitor Personality 0 None Message text SI...

Page 54: ...e Responses tab click the Response Type arrow and then select Active Caution Do not include the releasing circuits RELEASE 1 2 in this response 6 Click Outputs select the device labeled SIGA REL1 A005...

Page 55: ...Devices tab and then select the circuit labeled SIGA REL A002 MAN RELEASE 2 Click the Responses tab click the Response Type arrow and then select Active 3 Click Outputs select the device labeled SIGA...

Page 56: ...nitor 2nd Personality 3 Active B 2nd Text 1 REL1_PREREL 2nd Text 2 CKT_ACTIVE When a circuit is activated the SIGA CT2 module activates a monitor event The corresponding event message identifies which...

Page 57: ...its current programmed parameters This corrupts the database if you have already entered the device 1 Click the Mapping tab and then click Model 2 Look for a string of at least six RELs marked with re...

Page 58: ...og select the row that has the REL with the Output device type and marked SIGA REL1 A005 Prerelease 1 2 and then click OK Click Close Step 13 Send the reconciled data to the loop controller Click the...

Page 59: ...pics that apply to your fire alarm system Content Code requirements for testing 52 System testing 52 Checking your work 52 Testing EST2 systems 53 Testing EST3 systems 53 Testing QuickStart systems 53...

Page 60: ...connection of releasing solenoids or electric actuators closing of valves other actions or combinations thereof for the specific system for the duration of the fire alarm system testing 7 1 5 4 Testin...

Page 61: ...des Mapping Device new starts Resets Restarts Testing EST3 systems Allow the system sufficient time to stabilize after the initial startup or download Before you test the system check the Current Stat...

Page 62: ...ab All LEDs should be off In the 3 SDU choose Tools Signature Series Status Diagnostics then select the Current Status tab All LEDs should be off Note that the Device Supervision LED may take up to 20...

Page 63: ...and it should go away within minutes Table 21 lists the indications you may see for the SIGA REL on the 2 LCD Table 21 SIGA REL fault messages Device Condition LED 2 LCD message Abort Short Monitor N...

Page 64: ...e supervision may cause the panel to generate a common trouble active for each SIGA REL circuit This is a normal indication and it should go away within minutes Table 22 lists the indications you may...

Page 65: ..._2 1 Expanded message TROUBLE SHRT ACT Open Trouble COMMON TRBL ACT Release_2 1 Expanded message TROUBLE OPEN ACT 1 Message requires user programming SIGA REL fault messages on QuickStart panels WARNI...

Page 66: ...ASE 1 1 Help message TROUBLE OPEN Prerelease_2 Short Trouble Trouble PRERELEASE 2 1 Help message TROUBLE SHRT Open Trouble Trouble PRERELEASE 2 1 Help message TROUBLE OPEN Abort Manual Prerelease_1 Pr...

Page 67: ...tion 12 automatic extinguishing systems 14 compatible 8 compliance requirements 12 sprinkler systems 13 aborting a manual release 18 Accept Actual command 2 SDU projects 36 37 QS CU projects 49 activa...

Page 68: ...nting zones See matrix groups creating an abort confirmation LED 37 creating responses in QS CU projects 46 cross zones See AND groups D delay times 22 deluge sprinkler systems 4 13 device types 2 SDU...

Page 69: ...ication appliances 7 13 O object configuration 2 SDU 35 3 SDU 39 operation of the SIGA REL automatic release sequence 16 manual release sequence 18 P panels compatible 6 personality codes 2 SDU 36 3 S...

Page 70: ...ease sequence 17 manual release sequence 18 resistance wiring 11 resistors See EOL resistors responses creating in QS CU projects 46 rules 2 SDU 38 3 SDU 41 S separate areas application 15 serial numb...

Page 71: ...iv system overview 13 system testing 52 T TB1 11 TB2 11 TB3 1 and TB3 2 10 TB3 3 and TB3 4 11 TB4 10 TB5 10 testing checking your work 52 connecting releasing solenoids 52 EST2 53 EST3 53 NFPA 72 req...

Page 72: ...Index 64 SIGA REL Technical Reference Manual...

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