PREMIER M PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL
Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-111
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Issue : 2.8 Author: NJ Date: 23/07/2012
3. FIRST FIX
All wiring must be installed to meet BS5839-1:2002+A2:2008 and BS 7671 (Wiring Regs) standards. Other National standards of
fire alarm system installation should be adhered to where applicable.
3.1 RECOMMENDED CABLE TYPES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS
Screened cables should be used throughout the installation to help shield the Panel from outside interference and ensure EMC
compatibility.
The two categories of cable according to BS5839-1:2002+A2:2008, Clause 26 “Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings (Code
of Practice for System Design, Installation and Servicing)” are:
Standard fire resisting cable – to PH30 classification of EN 50200
Enhanced fire resisting cable – to PH120 classification of EN 50200
(Note that all cables should be at least 1mm2 cross section)
On the Premier M Plus Panel the general recommendation would be to use standard fire resistant cable, such as Zeta Alarm Systems
Fire Defence cable, Firetuff™ , FP200™ or any equivalent. These cables are screened, and will provide good EMC shielding when
properly grounded at the panel. Certain system specifications may demand the use of a particular type of cable and due regard
should be paid to this fact. For non-BS5839 installations, other cable types may be suitable.
Depending on the environment, the cables may need mechanical protection (such as a conduit).
3.2 MAINS WIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
The Mains supply to the FACP is fixed wiring, using
Fire resisting
3-core cable (Between 1 mm² and 2.5mm²) or a suitable 3-
conductor system, fed from an isolating double pole switch fused spur, fused at 5A.
IT SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED THROUGH AN
RCD.
This should be secure from unauthorised operation and be marked ‘FIRE ALARM: DO NOT SWITCH OFF’. The supply must be
exclusive to the Fire Panel.
MAKE SURE ANY SPARE ENTRY HOLES ARE COVERED WITH THE GROMMETS PROVIDED.
For information on how to connect Mains to the Panel’s Power Supply PCB, see page 10.
Also refer to rating information on the mains cover inside the FACP.
3.3 DETECTION CIRCUIT WIRING DIAGRAM
The Premier M Plus comes with 8, 16, or 24 Detection circuits (Zones). A maximum of 32 devices (i.e. smoke detectors, heat
detectors, or Manual Call Points) can be fitted to each circuit. The TOTAL number of call points & detectors should not exceed 512.
ALL DEVICES MUST BE POLARISED.
An End of Line diode (provided in the Panel) must be connected across the terminals of the last device on each circuit to allow the
wiring to be monitored. It is polarity sensitive, and connected with the 'silver Cathode Stripe' to zone +ve.
Using detector bases with continuity diodes fitted will allow all devices, including Manual Call Points to remain operational if a
detector is removed from its base.
