Ziton ZP3, Installation Operation & Maintenance

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ZP3 Fire Control Panel
Installation
ZP3 Fire Control Panel Manual
UD1160.4 Iss 6 (25/02/2005)
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4.1 Installation Overview
The installation of the ZP3 panel should follow the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. The panel incorporates the operating controls and displays, and should
consequently be located in an accessible position, in close proximity to the persons who are
expected to operate the system, and respond to any alarms.
The panel is designed for either surface mounting, or flush recessed mounting, with
appropriate hardware. Electrical conduit entry is from the top, or from behind, and again,
various options are available. The simplest installation is when the panel is used as a 230
vac model, with built-in batteries. The use of external power supplies or batteries can
change the installation criteria.
In some installations, the fascia of the panel is required to be mounted in a security console,
usually located in a manned control room. In these cases the panel can be located in a plant
room, and a remote display unit installed into the console. A full-function remote display unit
provides all the display, control, and menu access as the main panel, and is connected by a
single twisted-pair screened cable.
It is important that the panel must always be installed in its original cabinet, as supplied by
Ziton. Never operate the panel without its door or fascia. Do not dismantle the chassis and
components, and re-mount them into another metal enclosure. Do not change or extend
internal ribbon cables, and do not run ribbon cables outside of the ZP3 cabinet. Failure to
comply with these requirements will not only void the guarantee, and any product approvals,
but also make the panel susceptible to EMC and other electrical noise. The ZP3 panel
complies with the requirements of the European CE-Mark for immunity to and emission of
electrical interference. This compliance is subject to the panel being operated in its original
enclosure, and installed and earthed correctly in accordance with this manual.
The first step when installing a ZP3 panel is to remove the main chassis, and remove the
door assembly, leaving the bare back-box for installation. This procedure is described in
Section 3.3. The box can then be prepared for mounting. Knock-out the required conduit
entries, either on top or at the rear of the cabinet. If necessary, drill any additional holes, or
larger holes, as required. Note that cable entry can only be brought into the panel into the
top section as shown in the drawings later in this section.
Optional hardware in the form of various mounting kits is available to provide additional
space for systems with a large amount of wiring. These are shown in short-form in this
section, and full details can be obtained from the data sheets and application manuals
available for these kits.
Important (1): The ZP3 fire panel is designed for mounting in an indoor location with a
temperature range of -5
o
C - +40
o
C, relative humidity of 95% RH, and in an
area that is dry and free of condensation. Environmental rating is IP30.
Important (2): Do not drill, file, or carry out any metalwork on the cabinet with any of the
circuit boards installed in the cabinet. Metal filings will enter the circuit and
could cause severe damage.