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1.1
DESCRIPTION
The Ventcroft FIRETRAX (FT2BS & FT1BS) are both fire control panels designed to comply with
BS5839:Part 4 1988 used in systems in the detection of fire, described in this manual as
CIE(Control Indicator Equipment). The CIE has 1 or 2 fire detection circuits(model dependent) for
the connection of fire detection and call point devices. The CIE is powered from the mains supply
and utilizes a backup circuit to allow the connection of stand-by batteries allowing the CIE to
function with a mains failure.
In the event of fire detection two sounder outputs are provided to drive 24V sounder or strobe units
to communicate evacuation, the sounder output can also be remotely triggered via the remote ring
input. A relay provides a switchable voltage free output which changes state during a fire activation
and can be utilized, for example to switch devices such as digital phone communicators or to
indirectly release power to fire door holding devices.
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.2
FEATURES
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MAINS POWER LED
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ZONE FIRE ALARM LED'S
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FACE MOUNTED CONTROL BUTTONS
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ZONE FAULT LED'S
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GENERAL FAULT LED'S
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TWO FUSED SOUNDER OUTPUTS
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FUSED BATTERY INPUT
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KEY SWITCH ENABLE
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MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED
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INTERNAL SYSTEM FAULT LED'S
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POLYCARBONATE HOUSING
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ACTIVE END OF LINE OPTION
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END OF LINE RESISTOR MONITORING
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CLASS CHANGE FACILITY
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DOUBLE POLE AUXILIARY RELAY
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1 AMP TOTAL POWER SUPPLY
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INTERNAL SPACE FOR UP TO 2 x 2.1 Ah 12 V BATTERIES
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COMPLIES WITH B.S. 5839 PART 4 1988
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UP TO 20 AUTOMATIC DETECTION DEVICES PER ZONE
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UNLIMITED NUMBER OF CALL POINTS PER ZONE
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5.6
INSTALLING MANUAL CALL POINTS AND
AUTOMATIC DETECTION DEVICES
Manual Call Points must be installed before automated detection devices as
shown below in (fig. 5.7), when using End of Line resistor monitoring. In the very last device a 6K8
ohm resistor must be placed across the device to provide end of line monitoring. In all detection
devices automatic or manual a 470 ohm resistor should be connected in series with its terminals
which are presented to the CIE.
In some installations it may not be convenient for all call points to be installed before the
automated detection devices , in these cases an EMU (Electronic Monitoring Module) provides
active end of line monitoring and allows the different types of detection devices to be mixed in any
order. The EMU device must be placed in the furthest most detector. When using an EMU a
capacitor must be placed across the zone terminals in the CIE. Shown in fig 5.8
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Devices should be wired in 1mm or greater copper cable,
should be no spurring or "T offs"
from the main run.
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1.3
Box Contents
1x FIRETRAX FT1BS OR FT2BS - Fire CIE Panel
1x Instructions VI40.1
1x User Insert VI41.1 for Instructions VI40.1
1x Accessory Bag Including
2x 816 Keys
2x Self Tapping Screws - For Fixing Front Cover to the Base
1x Purple Fast-on to Fast-on Lead
1x Black Fast-on to Tinned End Lead
1x Red Fast-on to Tinned End Lead
2x Spare 1A 20mm Glass Fuses
2x 6K8 Resistors
5.7
USING EOL (End of Line) RESISTOR MONITORING
Resistor basses must be used, diode resistor bases must never be used as fault will not be reported.
5.8
USING EOL ELECTRONIC MONITORING UNIT
When using electronic monitoring devices it may be necessary to fit a capacitor in the CIE, correct polarity
must be observed when connecting the capacitor. Diode resistor basses must be used
, shown below
VI40.1 Created 05/11/2001 Issue 1.3
5.5
ADJUSTING THE BATTERY CHARGING VOLTAGE
On completion of the installation and during regular maintenance the battery
charging voltage should be 27.2 V dc, measured at the battery input terminals on
TB3 14 & 15 while not connected to the battery. The battery charging voltage may
be set by adjusting potentiometer VR1 whilst measuring across the battery
terminals 14 & 15 on TB3. Access to VR1 is gained from the rear of the PCB.
5.4
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Install the 24 V battery normally made of 2x12 V SLA
batteries connected in series. Correct polarity connection
must be observed. The pre installed 6K8 resistor must be
removed before connecting the batteries.
