SIMPLICITY INSTALLATION MANUAL.
Software:PANEL:R1107 & LOOP:R1062
Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-107
PAGE 15
Issue : 2.00 Authorised: GH Date: 4/06/2007
8 SOUNDERS
8.1 ADDRESSABLE SOUNDERS.
On the Simplicity, addressable sounders (the ones that take a loop address) will always start quicker than
associated sounders (ones that do not take an address. If sounder start time is an issue, choose an addressable
type sounder.
8.2 ASSOCIATED SOUNDER BASES
Associated sounder bases (also known as platform sounders) do not communicate with the fire alarm panel.
They are controlled by the detectors remote output signal. This means that when a panel configures the loop, it
can not see these sounders. The Simplicity assumes that any detector could have one of these sounders
connected, so when an alarm signal comes, the panel sends the “turn on your remote output” to EVERY
detector. This makes their operation slower than standard addressable detectors.
If not every detector has a sounder base fitted, it might be possible to speed up the sounder base start/stop time.
See configuring sounder bases on page 19
8.3 SUPPORTED SOUNDER TYPES & THEIR APPLICATIONS
The Simplicity supports 3 general sounder types; addressable, addressable sounder controller, and associated
sounders. All types have advantages & disadvantages.
Sounder type
Advantage
Disadvantage
Addressable
No Extra Cabling
Sounders can be configured as zonal
Tends to be more expensive
Maximum 32 per loop for quick start/stop
Quiescent current high
Uses device address.
Associated
(sounder-base)
No Extra Cabling
Doesn’t occupy Device Address
Can have more than 32 per loop
4-8 second start & stop time.
Always configured as common sounders
Needs detector present to operate.
Does not operate during sounder test mode
Addressable
Sounder Circuit
Controller
Wide range of devices
Devices tend to be cheaper.
Can add many sounder circuits to system
Sounder circuit can be set as zonal
Needs Extra Cabling.
Needs External PSU
Maximum 32 per loop for quick start/stop
Quiescent current high
Uses device address.
9. AUXILIARY INPUTS & OUTPUTS
9.1 AUXILIARY INPUT WIRING EXAMPLES
There is one non-latching auxiliary input connection on the Fire Alarm Panel.
Class Change Input
(CC): This will energise all alarm outputs continuously when the CC terminals are shorted
together. (This includes the 4 conventional sounder outputs & any loop powered sounders.)
Typical auxiliary input wiring options
CLASS
CHANGE
2nd Fire Alarm
AUX FIRE RELAY
CM NO
CLASS
CHANGE
The termination for the above inputs must be as indicated on the main PCB (See page 15). The Earthing of the
cable screens should be as shown on page 9.
9.2 AUXILIARY OUTPUT WIRING (24V Relay Drive Outputs)
Auxiliary Fire Output
(AUX): Supplies 24V in any fire condition. This is used to drive a 24 volt relay (coil
voltage), which can be connected to emergency lights, local fire fighting equipment such as sprinkler systems,
magnetic door holders, air conditioning shut off, etc. More than one relay can be connected to this output if
required.
