Written by:.JBJ
Checked by: AC
Document Number: Premier MX Inst Rev: 2
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14/12/06
v) No end-of-line devices (e.g. alarm circuit EOL resistor) are fitted in the
field.
2. The following information should be available to the commissioning team:
i) Detection layout drawings.
ii) Wiring schematic diagram.
v) Control Panel installation manuals.
vi)
Installation manuals for all equipment connected to the system.
vii)
Site specific configuration details.
Experience has shown that tracing wiring faults on long circuits that are routed
through risers etc. can be difficult without knowledge of the wiring route.
It is recommended that the electrical installer be made available until basic wiring
continuity is proven. A minimum of two persons (e.g. engineer and mate) is
recommended for efficient commissioning.
13.3
An Overview Of The Commissioning Procedure
Commissioning is broken in to 3 sections:
i) Pre-commissioning wiring check.
ii) Powering the panel up with no field wiring connected, configuring the
panel in accordance with the site-specific requirements and carrying out a
functional check.
iii) Functional testing of all circuits and field devices to check each circuit and
function in turn to ensure correct operation of the entire system.
In this way any faults may be located quickly and accurately. The general procedures
are as follows:
o
Alarm circuits should be checked first. The correct operation of each
sounder should be checked for correct audibility as specified in BS5839:1,
using the Evacuate function.
o
Detection zones should be commissioned next. The purpose is to establish
the correct functioning of each device and checking for correct indication at
the control panel. The panel responses as configured should be checked at
this time.
o
All ancillary inputs and outputs should be commissioned and the
functionality confirmed.
o
Fire protection signals should be tested.
o
Fire and fault routing signalling should be tested.
WARNING: Before testing, the engineer must be aware both of the operation of all
devices fitted to the auxiliary circuits and of the consequences of their operation.
