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Document No. AlarmLine II Digital EN Controller Installation Instructions 

Operating Modes Wiring Diagram Interlock

2. 

Interlock

 – this mode is for applications which require a fail-safe guarantee that an alarm is only triggered when an overheat condition has been detected. 

This mode may also be known as coincidence detection. In this case, the same rated temperature Digital LHD cable should be attached to both zones of the 
AlarmLine II Digital EN Controller. The alarm output is only activated when both Digital LHD cables trigger an alarm due to an overheat condition. If one 
Digital LHD cable zone input registers an alarm but the second does not, the alarm output will 

not

 be activated. This is to prevent an alarm if a mechanical or 

other issue has triggered one Digital LHD cable and not an overheat condition.

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Only use Zone 1 fault and alarm outputs in Interlock mode.

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Two linear heat detection cables with the same temperature rating must be used and a 
minimum of two linear heat detection cables must be installed in each protected space.

See the AlarmLine II Digital EN LHD Installation Instructions for the linear spacing specifi cation.

Zone 1: 250m
Zone 2: 250m

+

-

Power supply

250m

-   +   NC   NO

C

NC   NO  -   +

C

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-

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IO

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Addressable

loop

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-

RS-485

Modbus RTU

A

EOL

Junction Box

In interlock mode, the 2 zones of Digital LHD cable are intended 

to be installed in close proximity to one another such that if a 

fire or overheat condition occurs, both cables will activate.

Zone 1

Equivalent wiring

circuit for

zone/switch/IO

monitor module

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IO

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Normally open

alarm contact

Normally closed

fault contact

EOL

Alarmline II Digital

EN Controller 

Fault Output

Alarmline II Digital

EN Controller 

Alarm Relay

The EOL and A resistor are usually provided with the fire alarm panel or zone/switch/IO module. For
more information please refer to the Fire alarm panel or addressable module installation instructions.

On each zone output group, the Fault '-' (negative terminal) and Alarm NO terminal are connected 
by a soldered jumper on the Alarmline II Digital EN Controller PCB.

A

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AlarmLine II Digital EN

Controller

Alarmline II Digital EN Linear Heat Detection Cable Zone

Alarmline II

Digital EN

EOL Unit

Summary of Contents for Alarmline II Digital EN

Page 1: ...2020 DocumentNo AlarmLineIIDigitalENControllerInstallationInstructions Page 1 of 17 Revision 1 1 Aug 2020 DocumentNo AlarmLineIIDigitalENControllerInstallationInstructions AlarmlineIIDigitalENControl...

Page 2: ...tallation Page 6 Overview Connections Diagram Operating Modes Page 7 Wiring Diagram Independent Wiring Diagram Interlock Useful Information Page 9 Leader Cable Mounting Dimensions Static Discharge Cau...

Page 3: ...d sufficient training on the unit Only use Kidde AlarmLine II Digital EN Linear Heat Detection cable with the AlarmLine II Digital EN Controller Test the Digital Linear Heat Detection cable before con...

Page 4: ...The two zones can operate independently of each other or in interlock mode and a separate alarm and normally conducting fault output are provided for each zone The unit is intended to be installed bet...

Page 5: ...c 36Vdc Current Consumption Normal Operation standby 15mA 7mA 5mA Alarm 40mA 23mA 15mA Operating Temperature Range 20 C 50 C 4 F 122 F Terminal Blocks Spacing 5mm Rising Clamp Rating 16A Wire Size 0 0...

Page 6: ...The fault outputs also stop conducting on power loss to the unit or microprocessor fault triggering a fault at the fire alarm control panel The two wire RS 485 Modbus RTU ASCII output also outputs th...

Page 7: ...erature Digital LHD cables Zone 1 250m Zone 2 120m Power supply 250m 120m NC NO C NC NO C Zone Switch IO Module Zone Switch IO Module Addressable loop Addressable loop RS 485 Modbus RTU A A EOL EOL Ju...

Page 8: ...tion cables must be installed in each protected space See the AlarmLine II Digital EN LHD Installation Instructions for the linear spacing specification Zone 1 250m Zone 2 250m Power supply 250m NC NO...

Page 9: ...vice The mounting holes are located adjacent to the lid screw positions Suitable screws for the type of wall the AlarmLine II Digital EN Controller is to be mounted on will need to be provided for sep...

Page 10: ...s activate only when both Digital LHD zones trigger an alarm 6 Select the relevant operating programme for Zone 1 based on the table below 7 Select the relevant operating programme for Zone 2 based on...

Page 11: ...start of the LHD cable 11 If the Linear Heat Detection cable is connected directly to the AlarmLine II Digital EN Controller then select No and press the Set button to continue 12 Select whether you...

Page 12: ...whenAlarmLineIIDigitalENControllerisinnormaloperation Independentmode Interlockmode NormalOperation 20 Once the unit has been commissioned the display will show the zone status In normal operation th...

Page 13: ...is in fault 24 The unit monitors for interference faults when the input may be changing between alarm ok and fault conditions for example too rapidly In this case an I F fault is displayed on the corr...

Page 14: ...show ok The alarm relays will be o and the fault output normally conducting on 3 In self test mode and alarm condition the display will show alarm The alarm relays will be on After approx 8 seconds th...

Page 15: ...ll respond in the following manner Number of bytes of register values to be read 8 bit Register values 16 bits per register The AlarmLine II Digital EN Controller stores the information for each zone...

Page 16: ...10 seconds continuously While the SET and SELECT buttons are held down the power LED will flash quickly to confirm this procedure is about to take place After approximately 10 seconds the unit will r...

Page 17: ...al state regardless of the state of the other zone Interlock mode The mode on the AlarmLine II Digital EN Controller where the alarm relay outputs will only activate when both Digital LHD cables go in...

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