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9.  With  the  leads  connected  and  the  appropriate  test  jumper  installed,  the  Analyzer  will  initiate  a  30-second 

countdown timer to ensure the internal series firing circuit on the EPC is charged and ready to fire. The Analyzer 
will display a countdown to indicate when the time delay has expired and the EPC is ready for testing. 

 

 

10.  Once the countdown timer reaches 0, the display will indicate the system is ready to be activated. 

 

 

11. 

WAIT!

 

DO NOT use the ACTIVATE button on the Analyzer to initiate the test. Instead, activate the series firing 

circuit by initiating an input signal at the EPC’s 4-20 mA detection inputs (P2-1 or P2-2).   

12.  The Analyzer will then display the reading obtained during the test, along with the PASS/REPLACE result.  

 

 

13.  Record the reading obtained for future reference, since subsequent tests will override current test data.  

14.  Reset the EPC and ensure it is in a normal “up” condition, with no trouble light on.  

15.  Proceed to Test 4. 

7.3.4.

 

  Test 4: Field Wiring Supervisory Current Test 

This Output Analyzer test verifies the supervisory current being supplied by the EPC to the field devices through 
series firing circuit field wiring. The Analyzer comes with jumpers and test leads used to perform this test. To get 
started:  

1.  Connect the alligator leads to the Analyzer and field box terminals, as shown in Figure 7.3.3-1.   

2.  Install the 75Ω Resistor on the Analyzer.   

3.  The supervisory current supplied by the series firing circuit (P3-2) will be displayed. The reading must be within 

two tenths of the value measured in Test 2.  

 

 

4.  Record the reading obtained for future reference, since subsequent tests will override current test data.  

5.  Return to the main menu and select the EPC tool again. 

6.  Disconnect the test connector from the field box terminals. 

7.  Power down the EPC. 

8.  Install  a  1-Ohm  Resistor  (P/N  E10-0174)  onto  the  field  box  terminals  where  the  GCA  leads  are  normally 

connected. 

9.  Ensure the EPC is in a normal “up” condition, with no trouble light on. 

10.  Repeat Tests 3 and 4 for each field box, measuring both the activation and supervisory current for each box. 

11.  End of testing. Place system back into normal operational state.     

 

   

 

Wait: Charging 
Countdown: 30 

System Ready 
Activate Now 

2.8 2.7 2.7 2.6 
REPLACE EPC 

5.97 5.7 5.5 5.2 
EPC Passes 

Supervisory 
Current: 5.9mA 

Summary of Contents for 10-2983

Page 1: ...SOLUTIONS Fire Protection Explosion Protection Overpressure Protection Pressure Activation Doc P N 06 905 Rev 1 December 2018 PRODUCT MANUAL Output Analyzer P N 10 2983...

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Page 3: ...R FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE Refer to www fike com terms conditions for Fike s full TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE TERMS OF USE Do not alter modify copy or otherwise misappropriate any Fike product...

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Page 5: ...urrent Test 8 7 3 3 Test 3 EPC Field Test 9 7 3 4 Test 4 Field Wiring Supervisory Current Test 10 8 0 IRM TESTING 11 8 1 IRM Operational Overview 11 8 2 Interpreting IRM Measured Results 11 8 3 IRM Te...

Page 6: ...ng Circuit Activation Current 6 Figure 7 3 2 1 EPC Series Firing Circuit Supervisory Current Test 8 Figure 7 3 3 1 Field Wiring Activation Current Test 9 Figure 8 3 1 IRM Circuit Activation Current Te...

Page 7: ...er EPC P N E10 0066 Impulse Release Module IRM P N 10 2748 Fire Agent Release Module Fire ARM P N 10 1832 Explosion Protection Agent Release Module EP ARM P N E10 010 The device s portability and ease...

Page 8: ...ing cord but does not come with a wall charger or a 1 Ohm Resistor used in EPC testing Please obtain a charger to fully charge the battery before testing To ensure this device remains compliant with E...

Page 9: ...r modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This product complies with the essential requirements of the fo...

Page 10: ...attery charge is displayed on initial power up and you can check it periodically by using Option 7 Chk Batt Chrg to keep track of usage 6 0 CONTROLS INTERFACE On initial power up the battery charge wi...

Page 11: ...ttery charge is displayed on initial power and can be viewed at any time under Option 7 of the main menu 7 0 EPC TESTING 7 1 EPC Operational Overview The Output Analyzer is used to perform two importa...

Page 12: ...he end of its useful life and should be replaced For the EPC the average of the four test readings must be greater than or equal to 95 of 3 amps or 2 85A If the average is approaching 2 85A consider r...

Page 13: ...gs obtained during the test EPC PASSES REPLACE EPC will display on the front panel of the Analyzer See Section 7 2 Interpreting EPC Measured Results for more information or if you have questions regar...

Page 14: ...lyzer wait the three seconds for the battery charge status to flash then press and release the SELECT button to arrive at the EPC Tool menu Option 1 press the ENTER button to choose this option The su...

Page 15: ...are disconnected except at the field box under testing 4 At the field box under testing install short wire leads into the GCA firing circuit terminals 5 On the first field box to be tested use the 14...

Page 16: ...zer test verifies the supervisory current being supplied by the EPC to the field devices through series firing circuit field wiring The Analyzer comes with jumpers and test leads used to perform this...

Page 17: ...upplying adequate firing current with readings occurring momentarily there is a slight delay between fire control panel activation and firing circuit release IMPORTANT The Output Analyzer ACTIVATE but...

Page 18: ...me 4 Wait 60 seconds to allow the capacitors time to charge If the panel does not immediately return to normal reset the panel to a normal state 5 Remove the 0 Shunt from the Analyzer The supervisory...

Page 19: ...about 10 min then shunt all GCA s per 06 106 ARM III Rev 2 connected to the system before proceeding 2 Connect the Analyzer to the ARM as shown in Figure 9 3 1 below Figure 9 3 1 Fire ARM Circuit Act...

Page 20: ...upply the correct current amps required to activate the actuator devices connected to the firing circuit the second testing function assesses the integrity of the field wiring by measuring the supervi...

Page 21: ...Ready for Test Reset the main EP Control Panel if required to obtain a normal panel and wait 60 seconds for the capacitor to charge 6 Activate the EP ARM by initiating a detection input that will caus...

Page 22: ...with any battery operated device the battery in the Output Analyzer should be charged periodically using a typical USB C 5Vdc connection Ensure the voltage rating of the connection is 5Vdc maximum or...

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