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Chapter IV.
Master CPU
Section 4.01
Connections
Only one Master CPU may be connected to a network.
Inputs
The master CPU has one digital input, 24VDC galvanic isolated. It is used as an Alarm
Silence Input function, allowing external equipment to silence the panel buzzer. It is
activated with a rising edge on the input (from 0 V to 24 V).
Outputs
The module has two single pole change -over relays. The Alarm Output relay is
energized in the inactive state, in order to signal a total power loss to an external
system. The relay will activate when an alarm condition is present, either power loss,
output failure or communication errors on the bus (no messages from panel or
modules). The alarm conditions are indicated on the panel with flashing red or steady
red LED indicators.
For faults which can be cleared by switching over to a spare or second power net, the
alarm output will be deactivated when the alarm is acknowledged (This ap plies to
outputs / lanterns with a spare, and for main (1) and emergency (2) power net). This
makes it possible to indicate several alarm conditions to the external system.
The second relay provides the Alarm Silence signal. This relay gives a pulse of about 1
- 2 seconds when the Alarm Silence button on the panel has been operated.
Power supply
The Master CPU can be connected to up to 4 power supplies (24 VDC), which are
connected in parallel via a set of diodes. This combined power output supplies the
panels and output modules. The power inputs are monitored by the Master CPU and
their states are signaled to all connected nodes via the RS - 485 network.
LED indicator
The green Activity LED is flashing under normal conditions. This indicates that all
nodes (relay modules and panel) are responding correctly.
If this LED is constantly lit it indicates that minimum one node is not responding. This
may be due to a broken communications cable, a faulty module or a combination of
both. If this happens, the Alarm relay will be activated, the alarm buzzer in the panel
will sound and the indicator in the Alarm Silence button will flash continuously (provided
the connection towards the panel is ok). S ee also Chapter V Panels, Section 5.01
Overview, Power Supply Monitoring.