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XT+ Releasing Control Unit
Installation Manual

Version 1.00 | December 2018 | MAN-1252VES

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Page 1: ...XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES ...

Page 2: ...VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...rization RMA 9 Warranty Service 10 Advanced Replacements 10 Overview 11 Fascia 11 Buttons 12 LED Status Indicators 13 Keyswitches 13 Internal Indicators and Switches 13 Terminals 14 Top 14 Bottom 14 Power Supply 14 Features 15 Batteries 15 Installation 17 Contents VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...atteries 23 Connecting Field Wiring 24 Networking Multiple XT Modules 25 24V Power 26 Aux 24V 26 Trouble 26 1st Stage 27 2nd Stage 27 3rd Stage Released 27 Supv Abort 27 Extract 27 Notification Appliances 28 3rd Stage Alarm 28 2nd Stage Alarm 28 Exting 1 Main and Exting 2 Reserve 28 Bottom Terminals 29 VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2...

Page 5: ...nd Buzzer Test 36 Communication Between Elite RS and XT 36 Testing Field Installed Devices 36 Configuration 36 Times Tab 37 Disablements Tab 38 Settings Tab 39 NOTICE TO USERS INSTALLERS AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIESUL Compliance Limitations 41 Appendix A Specifications 42 Terminal Electrical Ratings 43 Appendix B Maintenance and Repair 44 Contents VES Fire Detection S...

Page 6: ...e Power Supply Fuse 45 Removing the Power Supply Fuse 45 Installing the Replacement Power Supply Fuse 46 Troubleshooting 46 Appendix C Equipment List 48 Model Numbers 48 Replacement Parts 49 Accessories 50 Compatible Releasing Devices 51 Special Releasing Accessories 52 Index 53 VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 6 C...

Page 7: ...d to reduce the detector installation spacing to 0 7 times the linear spacing in accordance with National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 All field wiring should be installed using fire rated cables according to the NFPA 72 Riser conductors shall be installed in accordance with the survivability from attack by fire requirements in National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 Section 12 3 Riser conductors shall employ...

Page 8: ... Clean agent fire extinguishing systems NFPA 2001 Fixed Aerosol fire extinguishing systems NFPA 2010 FM Global Technologies LLC FM APPROVALS VES Fire Detection Systems VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 8 Compliance Information ...

Page 9: ... RMA number is assigned when l Tech Support acknowledges a possible product failure l A product was damaged during shipping l An incorrect product was shipped l An order was placed using an incorrect part number l An order was placed using an incorrect part quantity l An order is no longer required Restocking fees may apply All returned products are tested to confirm operating failures experienced...

Page 10: ...o all contractors who maintain an acceptable line of credit Initiate the advanced replacement process by requesting an RMA number from a Tech Support representative Advanced replacements can be shipped to your location when the product is covered under warranty and when a replacement product is in stock l Advanced replacements can be expedited at the request of the contractor Shipping costs associ...

Page 11: ...odel number VF0810 xx or VF0820 xx firmware V07 02 005A for Apollo or greater or V07 02 005H for Hochiki or greater As shown in the image the entire cabinet and everything contained within is referred to as a unit The individual releasing modules and power supply are referred to as modules Fascia This section describes the features of the XT that are located on the fascia Overview VES Fire Detecti...

Page 12: ...hant Release button and Man Rel input terminal are the only latching inputs This button does not reset the master control or latching inputs of other modules Enter Press Enter to enable the menu selection when in Access Level 2 or 3 Extinguishant Release Initiates the releasing process which can happen immediately or after 30 seconds depending on the configuration This button shall not take the pl...

Page 13: ...TERNAL W Dog Tell Tale Yellow Indicates that the processor has failed to correctly execute code and has been restarted by the watchdog circuit The watchdog reset switch must be pressed to clear the Watchdog trouble condition Press the W dog Reset button If the system does not return to normal the module is prob ably damaged and needs to be replaced System Fuse Yellow Indicates that the main fuse h...

Page 14: ...itch is off AND the Enable Access keyswitch is on the module will be at access level 3 if not the module will indicate a configuration ROM write protect trouble Terminals For detailed descriptions and wiring information refer to the Installation section Top Bottom Power Supply The XT uses a 5 25 Amp power supply capable of charging batteries with capacities ranging from 7 to 60 Ah and providing an...

Page 15: ... Impedance Provides a warning when the impedance of the battery reaches a level that could prevent proper system operation Battery Supervision Battery presence and low battery voltage supervision Earth Fault Detection Earth Fault Detection General Trouble Relay All troubles are reported over the common trouble contacts Batteries Standby Battery Type Two 12 VDC valve regulated lead acid Standby Bat...

Page 16: ...y UL listed battery cabinet suitable for fire alarm service will be required If needed install that cabinet wired close nippled adjacent to the unit to minimize battery lead length VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 16 Overview ...

Page 17: ...ed mounting hardware tools and batteries q Disconnect ground cables and all pre installed wiring NOTE It is recommended that a photo is taken of the factory wiring for ease of reinstallation q Open and remove the door and fascia from the cabinet q Disconnect and remove the power supply from the cabinet q Anchor the empty cabinet to the premises wall q Thread the cabling into the cabinet q Reinstal...

Page 18: ...ovided Screws should be either a 10 or 12 l A Ground Strap is required for handling circuit boards l Various Diodes and Resistors S2027 6 8k Ohm Resistor S2028 10k Ohm Resistor S2029 EOL Diode S2051 470 Ohm Trigger Resistor Mounting the XT Unit IMPORTANT Electronic components within the unit are vulnerable to damage from electrostatic discharge Ground straps must be worn by installers before handl...

Page 19: ...number of knockout tabs from the cabinet box and feed external cabling into the unit WARNING Separate high and low voltage wiring in the enclosure with a minimum gap of 0 25 Do not route low voltage cabling through the same conduit as AC lines AC power lines should be threaded through a dedicated conduit Replacing Cabinet Components 1 Replace the power supply 2 Replace the door and fascia 3 Reconn...

Page 20: ...nit at 240 VAC Failure to remove jumper J1 prior to operation will cause permanent damage to the power supply Confirm that the 5 25 Amp Power Supply is set for 240 VAC before operating Permanent damage of the power supply will result if the 120 VAC jumper setting exists while operating the power supply at 240 VAC High voltage is present on jumper pins Remove AC power before changing jumper setting...

Page 21: ... to the grounding block of the cabinet box 2 Connect a wire from the grounding block of the cabinet box to a ground Provide this connection in close proximity to the cabinet box 3 Connect a wire from the neutral terminal N to the neutral of the power source 4 Connect a wire from the line terminal L to the line of the power source DIP Switches DIP switches are located on the edge of the power suppl...

Page 22: ... of standby battery impedance No load test performed Switch setting 3 is not used on the 5 25 Amp Power Supply and should be set to OFF SW4 defines Battery Manufacturer Switch 4 Description On DEFAULT Sets standby batteries for the Powersonic manufacturer Off Sets standby batteries for the Yuasa manufacturer Other manufacturer batteries can be used Consult the manufacturer s datasheet for proper s...

Page 23: ...ly sized auxiliary UL listed battery cabinet suitable for fire alarm service will be required If needed install that cabinet wired close nippled adjacent to the unit to minimize battery lead length WARNING Battery terminal shorts can cause a fire or an explosion Do not permit battery terminals to short while connecting standby batteries Handle standby batteries with care 1 Place two 12 VDC VRLA re...

Page 24: ... meter measure the voltage across each battery separately Typically the voltage of each battery will measure 12 0 to 14 5 volts depending on the level of charge Voltages below 12 0 are possible if the battery is severely discharged Compare the two battery voltages A difference of more than 1 volt may indicate a problem with the batteries Connecting Field Wiring Because the fascia is hinged route a...

Page 25: ... as shown so that the fascia can be opened without disconnecting the wiring Separate high and low voltage wiring in the enclosure with a minimum gap of 0 25 Installation VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...ts must be supervised Refer to the installation instructions of the end of line device for wiring information The R0V terminal is opened for around 5 seconds each time the module is reset This is typically used to reset ancillary items such as beam detectors which need a power cycle to reset them If this function is not desired it can be disabled in LE2 Wiring gauge on AUX 24V outputs must be size...

Page 27: ...arted If the Activation Mode setting in the XT Module configuration is set to Single the 2nd Stage activates simultaneously with 1st Stage If the Activation Mode setting in the XT Module configuration is set to Coincidence the 2nd Stage activates upon activation of a second initiating device in any of the zones associated with this releasing control 3rd Stage Released The Released terminals are no...

Page 28: ...ermitted Required EOL 10k Ohm Resistor S2028 Maximum Line Loss 4V Maximum RMS Current for any Single Appliance 300 mA 3rd Stage Alarm The 3rd stage NACs activate when the release delay countdown has completed and the extinguishant is being released NOTE If the Release Indication setting in LE2 is set to Release Pressure Switch this output will not activate until the Rel P Sw input is activated 2nd...

Page 29: ...the same time l When set to Main Reserve only one extin guishant output is released at a time Use the Access Level 2 menu to toggle between Main and Reserve Exting Output Exting 1 is the Main output Exting 2 is the Reserve output When the Reserve output is selected the Reserve Cylinders LED will be illuminated Required EOL EOL Diode S2029 Refer to Access Level 3 on page 33 for extinguishant output...

Page 30: ...erosol and or clean agents must additionally employ a mechanical manual release CIE Serial These terminals are used to connect the XT unit to the Elite RS panel Refer to Networking Multiple XT Modules for wiring information for the CIE Serial terminals Status Serial Status Pow These terminals are used when connecting a Status Unit to the XT Refer to the Equipment List for model numbers of that uni...

Page 31: ... access level 2 only when their own Enable Access switch is operated When the Enable Access keyswitch is turned the XT LCD menu will display Press Enter to disable the extinguishant release outputs The Disablement and Supervisory LEDs will illuminate and the buzzers will sound on the XT module and the Elite RS FACP WARNING Disabling the Extinguishant Release from this menu is not UL or NFPA Compli...

Page 32: ... sound on the XT module and the Elite RS FACP The display will show Press Enter to re enable the output and restore the Disablement condition Press Enter to disable the released output The Disablement LED will illuminate and the buzzers will sound on the XT module and the Elite RS FACP The display will show Press Enter to re enable the output and restore the Disablement condition Press Enter to di...

Page 33: ...configuration This is the number of times the extinguishant outputs have been calibrated It is incremented each time the following procedure is performed and cannot be reset This functionality can be used to provide evidence of tampering Set the Extinguishant Output Calibration The extinguishing outputs Exting 1 Main and Exting 2 Reserve are supervised for shorts and opens Each output is calibrate...

Page 34: ...he monitoring level is then learned by the unit and any active trouble will restore A new trouble will occur if the electrical characteristics on this output change Press to display and set the monitoring level for output 2 in the same way as output 1 IMPORTANT After calibration of these outputs testing should be done to confirm proper operation of the extinguishing system VES Fire Detection Syste...

Page 35: ...operation of the XT Apply AC Power and allow the XT to boot The following messages will appear on the LCD s V1g60 Module Initializing Once the initialization process is complete the LCD will display the following when in normal standby mode MAN AUTO Testing the Power Supply Perform the following tests to confirm operation of the power supply 1 Apply AC and battery power to the XT 2 Check that the ...

Page 36: ...econds the following should occur l all LEDs will illuminate l the buzzer buzzes steadily l the LCD will display the following Communication Between Elite RS and XT To test communication between the Elite RS panel and the XT unit s unplug the COMMS terminal block from the Elite RS panel The Elite RS panel will display a trouble indicating that the extinguishant units are not installed and each uni...

Page 37: ...ces which are in this range of zones and are connected directly to the same panel as the XT will be the only devices that will initiate a release When configured for coincidence any two of these devices will initiate a release Devices outside this range or connected to other network panels will not initiate a release Times Tab Item Description Value LE2 Default Reset Lock Out Time The length of ti...

Page 38: ...Release Duration above setting Enabled or Disabled Enabled Ground Trouble This disables ground trouble monitoring For UL compliance this field must be set to Enabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled Trouble Output The trouble relay on each module can be disabled For UL compliance this field must be set to Enabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installat...

Page 39: ...witch input when a normally closed Pressure Switch is available For UL compliance this field must be set to Normal Normal Invert Normal Pre Release Delay on Manual Activation This can be used to eliminate the countdown when manually releasing the extinguishant Delay No Delay Delay R0V Removed on Reset The Aux24V output supply can be configured such that the R0V negative is removed for around 5 sec...

Page 40: ...evice to cause the module to enter the Activated condition IMPORTANT Initiating devices must be connected directly to the same panel as the XT Releasing Control Unit Devices in the same zone connected to other network panels will not initiate a release Coincidence Single Coincidence User Output Mode This changes the function of the of the Supv ter minal Supervisory Abort Supervisory Abort Mode Abo...

Page 41: ...all as indicated below Field Configurable Range UL Permitted Value Range Release Delay 0 60s 0 50s Ground Trouble Enabled Disabled Enabled Trouble Output Enabled Disabled Enabled Release Pressure Switch Mode Normal Invert Normal Low Pressure Switch Mode Normal Invert Normal Abort Mode Abort Hold Abort Access Level 2 Disable Exting Release Disable Enable Enable Power Supply DIP Switches SW2 SW1 OFF...

Page 42: ... Supply Fuse 3 A Power Supply Rating 1 and 2 Area Units Regulated 24V DC 4A Maximum Ripple Current 1 V Maximum Battery Charge Voltage 27 6 VDC nominal temperature compensated Battery Fuse 10A 3AG Current Draw in Power Failure 54 mA per module Maximum Current Draw from Batteries 4A Ground Fault Impedance Value 100 Ohms Temperature Range 32 F 0 C 120 F 49 C Relative Humidity Up to 93 non condensing ...

Page 43: ...ed Exting 1 Main 24V Regulated 1A Max Power limited Exting 2 Reserve 24V Regulated 1A Max Power limited BOTTOM TERMINALS Man Rel Supervised Class B End of Line device 6 8K Ohm resistor S2027 Activation device 470 Ohm resistor S2051 Maximum Voltage Current 24V DC 50 mA Maximum Wiring Impedance for Each Circuit 50 Ohms Power limited Abort Disable Mode Rel P Sw Low Press CIE Serial Two wire RS485 con...

Page 44: ... Battery terminals and leads are not power limited Shorts can cause a fire or an explosion Use extreme caution while connecting standby batteries Replacing Battery Leads When replacing leads disconnect them from the battery before disconnecting them from the power supply Replacing Standby Batteries Typical battery life is 5 years Specify replacement batteries that are Valve Regulated Lead Acid VRL...

Page 45: ...ber Once the replacement is complete reconnect the lead to the battery terminal and verify the Battery Missing trouble has cleared Replacing the Power Supply Fuse Failure of the power supply fuse will result in a Power Failed trouble Verify that the internal fuse is the problem by checking that the proper AC voltage is present across the L N terminals on the AC in terminal block of the power suppl...

Page 46: ... the fuse while powering the unit Remove AC power at the source before attempting to replace the fuse of the power supply 1 Insert and center the replacement fuse in the upper housing Use only a UL listed 250V 3A slow blow 5x20mm fuse 2 Press the upper housing on the lower housing until the halves snap together The following figure illus trates the closed fuse housing 3 Restore AC power 4 Monitor ...

Page 47: ... switch off 3 Press both the and Exit buttons until the System Initializing indication is displayed on the LCD Appendix B Maintenance and Repair VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 47 ...

Page 48: ...ng Module Fascia 1 Area VF1709 00 XT Releasing Module Fascia 2 Area VF1710 00 XT Releasing Module Electronics only VF1711 10 XT 1 Area Releasing Module w Cabinet Red VF1711 40 XT 1 Area Releasing Module w Cabinet Gray VF1712 10 XT 2 Area Releasing Module w Cabinet Red VF1712 40 XT 2 Area Releasing Module w Cabinet Gray VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Versio...

Page 49: ... 10k Ohm Resistor S2029 EOL Diode S2051 470 Ohm Trigger Resistor S007 Panel Key Lock Set B3532 Panel Cabinet Lock B1828 Enable Key Switch Mode Select Key Switch M117 Hinge Pins Long M118 Hinge Pins Short Panel Grounding Block K1514 00 Battery Lead Set with fuse holder and 10A 3AG fuse for 5 25A power supply 1 Power Supplies are required components of the XT Appendix C Equipment List VES Fire Detec...

Page 50: ...Flush mount with Keyswitch Red Surface mount Gray Flush mount Gray Surface mount with Keyswitch Gray Flush mount with Keyswitch Gray VF1832 10 VF1832 40 Manual Extinguishant Disablement Switch VF1824 10 VF1824 11 VF1824 40 VF1824 41 Sequential Activator Suitable for Releasing Standard cabinet Red Large cabinet Red Standard cabinet Gray Large cabinet Gray VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Con...

Page 51: ... Fenwall 81 100000 001 Kidde K 45 8017 The K 45 8017 is equivalent to Kidde Fenwall 486500 01 Safety Hi Tech SH21006404 Safety Hi Tech SH21006403 Sevo Systems TLX Technologies SOL EA45 The SOL EA45 is equivalent to Sevo Systems 510006 and TLX Tech nologies PA0036 3 Snap Tite Sevo Systems Orient Chemori Solenoid Solutions 2823A 2NB A4F6 Victaulic Series 753 E FireLock Viking 11596 Viking 11595 Viki...

Page 52: ...X 1200S FP 1200T FNX 1200T FP 1200TS FNX 1200TS FP 2000 FNX 2000 FP 2000S FNX 2000S FP 2000T FNX 2000T FP 2000TS FNX 2000TS FP 3000 FNX 3000 FP 3000S FNX 3000S FP 3000T FNX 3000T FP 3000TS FNX 3000TS FP 4200T FNX 4200T FP 4200TS FNX 4200TS FP 5700 FNX 5700 FP 5700S FNX 5700S FP 5700T FNX 5700T FP 5700TS FNX 5700TS VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 0...

Page 53: ... 17 31 42 48 Fuse 13 42 49 G General Trouble 15 H Heartbeat 22 36 J J1 20 K Keyswitch 31 47 50 L LK1 35 Loop Explorer 2 17 N NAC 12 28 39 Network 9 37 R RS485 43 S SLC 7 Standby Batteries 15 17 36 44 Standby Battery 15 22 36 45 T Terminals 14 23 43 44 Trouble 13 22 33 36 43 45 VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 53 In...

Page 54: ...Trouble Relay 15 38 VES Fire Detection Systems XT Releasing Control Unit Installation Manual Version 1 00 December 2018 MAN 1252VES Page 54 Index ...

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