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Ampac Agent Release Module Installation guide

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MAN1555-5
Agent Release AS4124 Item Number: 4310-001
Installation guide
1
Description
The Agent Release System comprises of the Main
Control Card, Termination Board and Local Control
Stations. In addition a yellow Manual Call Point can be
supplied to fit to the main Fire Alarm Control Panel
(FACP) (This is a requirement of AS4214 Agent
Release Systems).
The Agent Release Add On consists of;
• The Agent Release Card.
• The Agent Termination Board.
• 1 x 220mm and 350mm RJ45M Comms cable.
• 1 x 250mm 2 way IDT Termination Brd. power
cable
• 8 x Mounting screws and 4 X standoffs.
• 2 x EMI Suppression Ferrite
Installation
Observe anti-static precautions at all times
Agent Release Card
1. Power down the FACP and remove the batteries
2. From inside the FACP remove the blank panel by
depressing the 2 top and bottom retaining clips
while at the same time pushing it out through the
front panel.
3. Insert any card designator labeling and clip the
card in its place.
4. Set the address as required and insert LK1 if
necessary.
5. If applicable fit and cable (Figure 2) the optional
Agent Release MCP
6. Select a suitable cable length from those supplied
to connect CN6 to the internal RS485 comms on
the Main Control Board of the FACP or, CN7 of the
previous front panel card of the FACP
PCB
Agent Inhibit
Switch
Agent Release
MCP (Fit 10K EOL)
Service Inhibit
Keyswitch
Figure 1: Agent Release Card
Fit EOL Termination
Link 1 if Last Module
on Comms Bus
In Out
C
N
1
C
N
2
RS485 Control
/ 27VDC
Comms In
Top Module & PCB
Securing Clips
RS485 Control
/ 27VDC
Comms Out
TB4
LK2
+
MANUAL
RELEASE
INHIBIT
SWITCH MON
DISABLE
LK1
LINK
TERMINATOR
EOL
1 2 3 4
ON
SW2
ADDRESS
SWITCH
10K
EOL
MCP
AGENT RELEASE
Figure 2: Agent Release Card rear view
Agent Termination Board
1. If necessary fit the stand offs for the Termination
Board to the back pan.
2. Mount the board onto the standoffs using the 4 M3
X 6mm screws.
3. Select suitable cables from those supplied and
connect to the Main Control Card as outlined in
Figure 3
4. Connect Local Control Station, Gas Release,
Pressure Switch, Low Pressure Switch and
Interlock Lock as per Figure 4
5. Connect Warning Signs as per Figure 4. Up to 6
signs are supported from the termination board.
Note 1: Warning Sign wiring will need to be wired thru
the supplied EMI Suppression Ferrites as shown in
Figure 4
6. Power up, reconnect batteries, program, isolate the
agent and test
SW1
+ LOCK-
+ L.PSW-
RELEASE
-
+
SIG+SIG-
LCS CABLE
+ PSW -
INPUTS
N/0
STAGE2
GAS
+-N/0 COMN/0 COM +
SYST.
SCRN
+24VDC + -
0VDC + -
STAGE1
-
COM
TB7
TB6
TB5TB4
TB3
TB2
TB1
C
N
2
C
N
1
Address Setting
CN3 CN4
RS485 Control
Comms In
MAIN RESV
+ - Outputs are Monitored
Fit EOL Termination
Link 1 to Last Module
on Comms Bus
1 2 3 4
ON
INOPFIREDMONITORED
Optional 27VDC In
RS485 Control
Comms Out
22K
22K
22K
10K
10K
Figure 3: Agent Termination Board
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Agent Release AS4124 Item Number: 4310-001
Installation guide
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+ LOCK-
+ L.PSW-
RELEASE
+ PSW -
INPUTS
N/O
STAGE2
GAS
N/0 COM
SYST.
+ -
STAGE1
COM
TB7
TB6
TB5
TB4
TB3
TB2
TB1( LCS )
MAIN RESV
+ - Outputs are Monitored
INOP
FIRED
( MONITORED )
+24VDC
0VDC
SCRN
SIG+
SIG- RS485
Cabled to CN1
on the Local
Control Station
( LCS )
N/0 COM
+ -
- ( + )
+ ( - )
10K EOL
To audible,
visual
device or
interface
1
2
To System
Inoperative
Monitor
+
-
System Inoperative
( +27V Current
Limited to1A )
To Gas Fired
Brigade
Monitoring
Interface or
Device
+ -
4K7 22K
EOL
Agent
Distribution
4K7
22K EOL
LPSW LOCK
4K7
22K EOL
Note: The PSW, LPSW & the Interlock Mechanisms are all
mounted onto the top of the cylinder containing the Agent
PSW
+ - + -
1 or 2 Way Signage
- ( + )
+ ( - )
10K EOL
1
2
1 or 2 Way Signage
To audible,
visual
device or
interface
+
-
MAIN / RESERVE
RELEASE
EXAMPLE 2
To TB7
MAIN or
RESERVE
Release
10K EOL
Agent Release
Solenoid Wiring
Solenoid
Agent
* See
Note 1 * See
Note 1EMI
Suppression
Ferrite
EMI
Suppression
Filter
Figure 4: Typical Cabling to the Agent Termination Board
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Agent Release AS4124 Item Number: 4310-001
Installation guide
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Warning Sign Driver Kit
Where more than 6 warning signs are required, the Warning Sign Driver Kit (4210-0121) shall be used.
The following shows the connection of the Warning Sign Driver PCB to the Agent Release Board.
Recommended maximum number of signs according to cabling
Cable length*
Cable size mm²
0.75
1.0
1.5
50
12
12
12
100
12
12
12
150
8
10
12
200
6
8
12
Number of signs
*Cable length is specified as a pair, standard TPS copper cable. The return path is included in the calculation.
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