ZP3 Fire Control Panel Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Manual
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REV 11 (ISS 08/03/2010)
No. Quarterly
Check
Description
4
Configuration check
Connect "Planner" to the panel and print out a complete system configuration
from the panel software. Compare this to the system specification and verify
that the system zoning, input-output mapping, and other settings have not been
changed.
5
Disabled devices check Check if the common Disable-LED on the front of the panel is illuminated. If so,
use the menu to identify the disabled devices and investigate the reason. Any
faults should be rectified, and any disabled devices should then be enabled.
6
Test the alarms
Test one sensor or callpoint in each zone. Activate each point in turn, checking
that the sounders operate and that the panel reacts correctly.
Check that signals to auxiliary systems such as the Fire Station, air-conditioning,
building management systems, graphics displays or remote indicators, all
function correctly.
7
Fault test
Remove one sensor in the system and check that the panel correctly reports the
event. Accept the fault, replace the sensor and reset the panel.
8
Panel controls test
Check that all control functions, the ACCEPT - and RESET keys, are operating
correctly.
9
Printer test
Make sure that the printer (if fitted) is printing all events generated during the
service.
10
Monitor earth leakage
If the earth leakage monitoring feature on the ZP3 system is enabled, test the
earth leakage by applying a short between the positive leg of the Z-loop and
earth. Make sure that the panel indicates an earth leakage fault. Repeat test
using the negative leg of the Z-loop.
11
Connection checks
Make sure that all terminal screws are tight and cables inside the panel are
secure. Check that all printed circuit boards (PCB's) appear to be in good
condition, are free of dust and securely mounted in the panel.
12 Battery
replacement
check
Make sure that the back-up batteries installed are sufficient to meet the system
specifications. If not then replace them with suitable ones as described under
“
Removing and replacing the back-up batteries
” on page 129.
Check if the battery replacement date will still be valid before the next service. If
not, then replace the batteries as described under “
Removing and replacing the
back-up batteries
” on page 129. The age of the battery should be marked on it
with a label, or refer to the log book. SLA batteries should be replaced at least
every four years, or more frequently in high temperature environments (refer to
manufacturer’s documentation if necessary).
13 Battery
operation
check
Check that the battery is healthy. One method is to conduct an "all-sounders on"
operational test with the mains off and the system running on batteries. This will
test the batteries under a full load. The battery voltage should be monitored
during this test and should not fall below 24 volts.
Remove one battery terminal and verify that the system reports a battery fault.
Replace terminal, ensure that it is tight, and reset the panel.
Clean the battery with a damp cloth and lightly lubricate any exposed terminals
with petroleum jelly if necessary.
14
Time and date set
Set the correct time and date on the panel, if necessary.
15
Completion of service
Restore the system to normal condition, re-enable any disabled devices, re-
connect any disconnected devices, re-connect all external systems that were
disconnected for the testing, and make sure that the system is left in 100%
working condition. Advise all staff and the remote manned centre that testing is
complete, and that any alarm now received must be treated as real.
