OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
This document covers the installation and commissioning of an NODE+ fire alarm panel. This document is intended for use
by a competent, qualified, fire alarm installation engineer. The NODE+ fire alarm system should be tailored to the building
requirements. The complete system should be designed to meet all applicable regulations. The installation must then be
performed in accordance with the system design. This manual not only clarifies the components and connections during
installation but will also assist in commissioning and maintenance. This manual covers the installation and commissioning
of a complete system excluding the communications system. Please refer to the Chameleon Network Manual.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
NODE+ does not have an User Interface (UI), so all interactions can be performed by accessing NODE+ through the UI of
another Panel on the network. To access the NODE+ settings you must have an external UI. NODE+ has identical
functionality to OCTO+ with the exception of the UI.
ELECTRO-STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESD)
TAKE SUITABLE ESD PRECAUTIONS WHEN REMOVING OR
INSTALLING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS.
WARNING:
All PCBs contain Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
Take suitable ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions when removing
or installing printed circuit boards (PCBs).
KEY FEATURES
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1 to 4 loops panel
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Supports connection to Chameleon panels via RS422, Fibre-Optic or TCP/IP
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Up to 250 devices per loop (125 address limit)
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Up to 95 VULCAN 2 (addressable) ultra low current base sounders (32 address limit)
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32 individually programmable sounder addresses
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Full Self Addressable Devices support
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2 Fire output relays (change-over) and 1 Fault relay (NC - opens on fault)
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2 conventional alarm outputs (Individually programmable)
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Both detection loops monitored for integrity
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384 fully programmable zones
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512 fully programmable sounder groups
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512 I/O groups
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Event log (rolling, 10000 entries)
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Compatible with all our own low cost ancillary modules
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Backlit graphical LCD display of 240x64 pixels
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Programming by integrated keypad or Chameleon Connector PC software
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Multiple language support (menu selectable)
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Integrated 16 zone LED fire zone indication.
NODE+ / Installation & Commission Manual / © GFE 220331
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