ZP3 Fire Control Panel Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Manual
REV 11 (ISS 08/03/2010)
Page 91
Chapter 6: System commissioning
Introduction
After the ZP3 fire control panel, and the other system elements, have been installed, the system
must be commissioned. The purpose of commissioning is to make sure that the system operates
correctly. The following areas must be checked:
The system has been correctly designed
All equipment has been properly installed
The software functions have been correctly programmed
Sensors are appropriate for their environment
All sensors function correctly
All outputs operate correctly
Cause and effect linkages are correct
The complete system is functioning correctly
Verification
The following elements must be verified as correct. Some of these items can be checked using
the printout from the Ziton Planner programming software. Others items require on-site checking,
testing and measurement. The commissioning process must cover the following items.
Verify system design
Verify that the system design satisfies the requirements of the system specification (usually
produced by the project consulting engineer, or similar person). Check that that the correct types
of sensors are fitted into each area, and that equipment complies with the specification.
Where a system is required to comply with the design criteria of a National Standard (such as
BS5839 part 1; Design of Fire Detection Systems), then verify that the installation does comply
with these requirements.
Verify equipment installation
Check and verify that all the items of equipment (sensors, callpoints, fire panels, etc) are installed
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
Verify wiring
Check that the installation of the wiring complies with the requirements of the Ziton Wiring
Guide, (see
Appendix A: ZP Wiring guide
on page 99) and that it has been sized correctly.
Particularly check that all Z-loops are screened, and that the screens are continuous, and
earthed at the panel.
Make sure there are no sections of "floating screens". Also verify that proper separation has
been maintained from high-voltage mains cabling.
Check that data cabling (RS232 and RS485) is screened, continuous, and earthed, and
separated from mains and Z-loop wiring.
