XFP ENGINEERING MANUAL • Approved Document No. DFU1200510 Rev 3 • Page 5 of 36
XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
INSTALLATION AND WIRING
The fire panel enclosure
The panel is supplied with a plastic detachable lid, a plastic back box, a Main Control PCB and a
Power Supply PCB. Space is available inside the panel for the rated capacity of VRLA backup
batteries and an optional Network Communication Card.
The panel
MUST
be installed indoors, positioned to avoid accidental damage, and NOT subject to
conditions likely to affect its performance, e.g. dust, conductive or corrosive gases or liquids, nor
subject to temperatures, input voltages and electrical loads outside the stated operating range.
It should be sited at a height where it is easily accessible and in a prominent position within the
building. Ideally, its front panel indicators should be at eye level. Typical locations for the panel are
in the entrance foyer/hallway at ground floor level (the first and most obvious point of contact for
emergency services), or a permanently manned security office.
It is recommended that you remove the panel’s lid and base PCBs prior to first fix installation to
protect the electronics from damage.
Removing the lid and base PCBs
Fig. 1 : Location of the panel’s base PCBs and removal details
1 Take the panel out of its box and undo the two lid screws using the Torx key provided. Remove
the lid to expose the Main Control PCB (the Power Supply PCB is located underneath).
2 Carefully remove the five retaining screws on the Main Control PCB and slide the PCB up and
over the mounting pillars, taking care not to damage any of the components.
3 Disconnect the telecoms-style connecting cable at PL1 on the Power Supply PCB, making sure
that the cable remains connected to the reverse of the Main Control PCB to prevent it being
misplaced.
4 Pull the Power Supply’s earth distribution strap off the spade connector at the base earth
distribution post.
5 Carefully remove the three retaining screws on the Power Supply PCB and slide the PCB up and
over the mounting pillars, again taking care not to damage any of the components.
6 Store the PCBs in a clean, dry place which is free from vibration, dust and excessive heat.
Retaining the PCBs in a suitable cardboard box will also guard them against mechanical damage.
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