ZP3 Fire Control Panel Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Manual
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REV 11 (ISS 08/03/2010)
Brief description
The installation of the ZP3 panel should follow the requirements of the jurisdiction authority. The
panel incorporates the operating controls and displays, and should consequently be located in an
accessible position, in close proximity to the persons who are expected to operate the system,
and respond to any alarms.
The panel is can be either surface mounting, or flush recessed mounted, with appropriate
hardware. Electrical conduit entry is from the top or from behind, and various options are
available. The simplest installation is when the panel is used as a 230 VAC model, with built-in
batteries. The use of external power supplies or batteries can change the installation criteria.
In some installations, the fascia of the panel is mounted in a security console, usually located in a
manned control room. In this case the panel can be located in a plant room, and a remote display
unit installed into the console. A full-function remote display unit provides all the display, control,
and menu access as the main panel, and is connected by a single twisted-pair screened cable.
CAUTIONS: The panel must always be installed in its original cabinet, as supplied by Ziton.
Never operate the panel without its door or fascia.
Do not dismantle the chassis and components, and re-mount them into another metal
enclosure.
Do not change or extend internal ribbon cables, and do not run ribbon cables outside
of the ZP3 cabinet.
Failure to comply with the above cautions will void the guarantee and any product approvals. It
will also make the panel susceptible to EMC and other electrical noise. The ZP3 panel complies
with the requirements of the European CE-Mark for immunity to and emission of electrical
interference. This compliance is subject to the panel being operated in its original enclosure, and
installed and earthed correctly in accordance with this manual.
The first step when installing a ZP3 panel is to remove the main chassis, and remove the door
assembly, leaving the bare back-box for installation. This procedure is described under
Preparatory work
on the next page. The box can then be prepared for mounting. Knock out the
required conduit entries, either on top or at the rear of the cabinet. Drill any additional holes, or
larger holes, as required. Note that cable entry can only be brought into the panel into the top
section as shown in the drawings later in this section.
Optional hardware in the form of various mounting kits is available to provide additional space
for systems with a large amount of wiring. These are shown in short-form in this section, and full
details can be obtained from the data sheets and application manuals available for these kits.
Note:
The ZP3 fire panel is designed for mounting in an indoor location with a temperature range of -5°C - +40°C,
relative humidity of 95% RH, and in an area that is dry and free of condensation. Environmental rating is IP30.
CAUTION:
Do not drill, file, or carry out any metalwork on the cabinet with any of the circuit
boards installed in the cabinet. Metal filings will enter the circuit and could cause
severe damage.
WARNING: THE WIRING CONNECTION TO THE EXTINGUISHANT CYLINDER ACTUATOR IS A LOW
IMPEDANCE CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN DRAW UP TO 1 A DURING ACTUATION. MAKE SURE
THAT WIRING TO THE ACTUATOR IS OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO AVOID WIRING
RESISTANCE VOLTAGE LOSS.
