Document No: LT0122

F3200 Installation & Programming Manual

 

Applications

USE OF ACTUATORS (CONTINUED)

The maximum number of actuators connected in series in one circuit is dependent on the cable resistance. The following are estimates for the Metron Protractor and 427354 current limiter, and are not confirmed by the manufacturer (consult the manufacturer).

Allow: 21V as worst case battery voltage; 6.5V drop for regulator; 2.5V drop per actuator; 1V drop for diode EOL; 1V per Ohm of cable resistance.

Based on these estimates up to 4 actuators may be fitted to a circuit with up to 3.5 Ohms cable resistance and a diode EOL.

9.2.5AVI SIGNS

The AVI is a single, illuminated, 24Vdc warning sign with an internal sounder that produces AS2220 Alert and Evacuate warning tones. It has two independent sets of lamps (i.e. top and bottom) and two signal inputs, and can be configured to provide the combinations of tone and illumination required for Gas Flood warning signs. It can be ordered with one of a number of standard faceplates with wording such as FIRE ALARM / EVACUATE AREA.

AVIs have three pairs of terminals that accept inputs from the FIP, namely '+24V', 'ALERT-', and 'EVAC-'. They can be connected and operated in two modes, namely 2-wire and 3-wire. The typical connection for 3-wire mode has the +VBF supply connected to +24V, with switched 0V signals to ALERT- and EVAC- respectively.

In 2-wire mode, the +24V terminals are not used. For an EVAC input, the +ve supply is connected to ALERT- (i.e EVAC+) and the -ve supply (0V) is switched to EVAC-, and vice versa for Alert. However currently the ME0065-69 arrangements do not support this wiring. Note the System Inoperative sign is configured and wired in 2 wire mode.

In its present form, multiple AVIs cannot be supervised if they have their tones synchronised. Multiple AVIs on one circuit require a series diodes to be fitted at each sign (i.e. one per tone) and two relays (per tone) to allow the circuit to be supervised. See Figures 9.2.5 and

9.2.6.The logic for each relay is shown alongside the relay (note the numbering is different to Figure 9.2.1).

All signs should be configured for flashing illumination as that attracts attention and saves power. Note the AVI has incandescent lamps that draw a large current.

The configuration of some commonly used signs is as follows.

Function

 

Illuminate

Tone

Note

1

Top:

FIRE ALARM

Top

Alert

 

 

Bottom:

EVACUATE AREA

Both

Evac

 

2

Top:

FIRE ALARM

Top

Alert

 

 

Bottom:

DO NOT ENTER

Both

Evac

 

3

Top:

DO NOT ENTER

Top

Evac

a.

 

Bottom:

XXXX GAS DISCHARGE

Both

Evac

a.

4

Both:

XXXX SYSTEM INOPERATIVE

Both

None

 

Options for XXXX include: CO2; INERGEN; FM-200; NAF S III.

Issue 2.7

5 July 2001

Page 9-13

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F3200 specifications

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