ENGINEERING MANUAL • Approved Document No. DFU5010020 Rev 4 • Page 12 of 48
CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
Space for
battery
–
+
+
Space for
battery
Black wire to
Power Supply PCB
(BAT1- terminal)
Red wire to
Power Supply PCB
(BAT1+ terminal)
Green link wire
12V Battery
12V Battery
O
O
II
Leave adequate clearance for
keyswitch when fitting batteies
Fig.9 : Connecting a PC to the panel’s RS232 connector
BF232
(USB-to-RS232 Convertor)
SAF7070000
(Molex-to-RS232 Lead)
To USB
PC/Laptop
To Molex
Programming Connector
RS232 Connections
Control Panel
Main Control
PCB
Hint! Application Note 0001.0 (Setting up a Serial Comm
Port on a PC) is available for download on the C-TEC
website to assist with setting up panel to PC comms.
Aux. 24V output
One fused 24Vd.c. output, rated at 100mA, is provided and can be used for supplying power to ancillary
fire alarm equipment.
Installing the standby battery supply
There is a risk of explosion if incorrect battery types or sizes are used. Always replace both
batteries and always dispose of used batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturers
instructions and local regulations. Batteries are heavy and can produce dangerously high
currents if shorted. Take care when handling and routing battery leads to avoid damage.
Two new, good quality and fully charged 12V valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries are required
as the emergency stand-by power supply for the panel. The batteries should be connected in series
and located in the panel’s enclosure, as shown in Fig.10 below. Battery leads, link wire and cable
ties are provided in the panel’s accessory pack. Run the battery leads through the slits in the panel’s
lower plastic ribs and secure the batteries into position using the cable ties.
The panel’s sophisticated battery monitoring unit protects the batteries against deep discharge by
activating a cut off circuit when the stand-by supply voltage reaches 21V approx. If batteries are not
fitted, are discharged or in poor condition, a PSU fault will show at the panel.
The capacity of the batteries used will depend upon the required stand-by time. To calculate the
batteries required for any given stand-by period, refer to the battery calculation guide on page 47.
Fig.10 : Battery location and connection details
Remote PC connection
A four-way RS232 molex connector
(PL1) is provided on the Main
Control PCB for the connection of a
Windows based PC/laptop.
The ONLY way to program this panel
is to use the panel’s PC programming
tools (Part No. XFP507).
The SAF7070000 lead supplied with
the tools should be used to connect
the panel and PC as shown in Fig.9
right.
Note: A USB to RS232 connector is
also available (Pt. No. SAF8080000).
