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Kilsen KFP-CF Series Operation

Manual

P/N 501-415103-2-10 REV 1.0 ISS 01MAY09

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Content
Introduction 1
Product range 1
Operating modes 1
Sounder and fire routing delays 2
Control panel overview 3
User interface for two- and four-zone control panels 3
User interface for eight-zone control panels 4
Operator controls and indicators 5
Acoustic indicators 7
Summary of status indications 7
Control panel operation 10
Access levels 10
Basic operation 11
Advanced operation 13
Maintenance 17
Fire alarm system maintenance 17
Battery maintenance 18
Product compliance 19

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Introduction
This is the access level 1 and access level 2 operation manual for the Kilsen KFP-CF
series fire alarm control panels. Read these instructions and all related
documentation entirely before operating this product.

Product range
The KFP-CF series includes the models shown below.
Model

Description

KFP-CF2

Two-zone fire alarm control panel

KFP-CF4

Four-zone fire alarm control panel with fire routing

KFP-CF8

Eight-zone fire alarm control panel with fire routing

Fire routing on the four- and eight-zone models is not available for all operating
modes. See Sounder and fire routing delays on page 2.

Operating modes
Supported operating modes are shown in the table below. The default operating
mode is EN 54-2.
Table 1: Operating modes
Operating mode

Region

EN 54-2 (default)

European Union

EN 54-2 Evacuation

European Union (Spain)

EN 54-2 Scandinavia

European Union (Scandinavia)

BS 5839-1

United Kingdom

NBN S21-100

Belgium

NEN 2535

The Netherlands

The choice of operating mode used depends on your location and the specific
regional requirements of your fire alarm system.
As there is no visual indication of the active operating mode, your installation or
maintenance contractor should provide full details of your configuration.

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Sounder and fire routing delays

Sounder and fire routing delays are not available for all operating modes. The table
below shows delay availability for each operating mode.
Table 2: Sounder and fire routing delays
Operating mode

Sounder delay

Fire routing delay

Extended fire routing

delay

EN 54-2

Yes

Yes

No

EN 54-2 Evacuation

Yes

No

No

EN 54-2 Scandinavia

Yes

Yes

Yes

BS 5839-1

Yes

No

No

NBN S21-100

Yes

No

No

NEN 2535

No

Yes

Yes

Note: Fire routing is not available on any two-zone control panel.

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Control panel overview

This topic provides an introduction to the control panel interface, operator controls,
and indicators.

User interface for two- and four-zone control panels

Figure 1: User interface for two- and four-zone control panels

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Zone buttons and LEDs (Z1, Z2, etc.)

Supply LED
General Fault LED
General Fire Alarm LEDs
Sounder Fault/Disable/Test button
and LED
6. Sounder Delay button and LED
7. Network Fault LED
8. Service Detector LED
9. Expansion I/O Fault/Disabled LED
10. General Disable button and LED
11. General Test button and LED

12. Configuration controls

13. Reset button and LED
14. Panel Silence button and LED
15. Sounder Start/Stop button and LED
16. System Fault LED
17. Out of Service LED
18. Earth Fault LED
19. Supply Fault LED
20. Fire Routing Delay button and LED
21. Fire Routing Start and
Fault/Disable/Test button and LEDs

Note: Two-zone control panels do not include fire routing.

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User interface for eight-zone control panels

Figure 2: User interface for eight-zone control panels

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Zone buttons and LEDs (Z1, Z2, etc.)

Supply LED
General Fault LED
General Fire Alarm LEDs
Sounder Fault/Disable/Test button
and LED
6. Sounder Delay button and LED
7. Network Fault LED
8. Service Detector LED
9. Expansion I/O Fault/Disabled LED
10. General Disable button and LED
11. General Test button and LED

12. Configuration controls

13. Reset button and LED
14. Panel Silence button and LED
15. Sounder Start/Stop button and LED
16. System Fault LED
17. Out of Service LED
18. Earth Fault LED
19. Supply Fault LED
20. Fire Routing Delay button and LED
21. Fire Routing Start and
Fault/Disable/Test button and LEDs

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Operator controls and indicators

The following table gives an overview of the control panel operator controls and
indicators. Item numbers refer to Figure 1 on page 3 and Figure 2 on page 4.
Operational features described here may not be available to all users. Further
information on control panel operation and access restrictions can be found in the
topic Control panel operation on page 10.
Table 3: Operator controls and LED indicators
Item

Control/LED

LED colour

Description

Zone button and

LEDs

Red/Yellow

Disables or tests a zone (when pressed together with

the general Disable or general Test button).
The red LED indicates an alarm in the corresponding
zone. A flashing red LED indicates that the fire alarm
was activated by a detector. A steady red LED
indicates that the fire alarm was activated by a
manual call point.
The yellow LED indicates a fault, test, or disablement
in the corresponding zone. A flashing yellow LED
indicates a fault. A steady yellow LED indicates that
the zone is disabled or is being tested.

Supply LED

Green

Indicates that the system is powered up correctly.

General Fault LED

Yellow

Indicates a fault. The corresponding zone, device, or

function fault LED also flashes.

General Fire Alarm

LEDs

Red

Indicates a fire alarm.

Flashing LEDs indicate that the fire alarm was
activated by a detector. Steady LEDs indicate that
the fire alarm was activated by a manual call point.
The corresponding zone alarm LED indicates the
source of fire alarm.

Sounder
Fault/Disable/ Test
button and LED

Yellow

Disables or tests sounders (when pressed with the

general Disable or general Test button).
A flashing LED indicates a fault with the sounders. A
steady LED indicates that the sounders are disabled
or are being tested.

Sounder Delay button Yellow

and LED

Enables or disables a previously configured sounder

delay.
A steady LED indicates that a sounder delay is
configured and enabled.

Network Fault LED

Yellow

Indicates a network fault.

Service Detector LED

Yellow

Indicates that a detector requires servicing (CleanMe

compatible detectors only).

Expansion I/O
Fault/Disabled LED

Yellow

Indicates that an installed expansion module has a

fault or is disabled.
A flashing LED indicates a fault with an expansion
module. A steady LED indicates that an expansion
module is disabled.

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Control/LED

LED colour

Description

10

General Disable
button and LED

Yellow

Disables a zone, sounders, fire routing, or expansion

I/O module (when pressed with the corresponding
button).
A steady general Disable LED and the corresponding
zone, sounders, or fire routing Fault/Disable/Test
LED indicates a disablement.

11

General Test button

and LED

Yellow

Tests a zone, sounders, or fire routing (when pressed

with the corresponding button).
A steady general Test LED and the corresponding
zone, sounders, or fire routing Fault/Disable/Test
LED indicates a test.

12

Numeric keypad and

Enter button

N/A

Used to enter the access level 2 password. The Enter

button is also used to disable expansion I/O modules
(when pressed with the general Disable button).

13

Reset button

Yellow

Resets the control panel and clears all current

system events (except expansion I/O module fault
communication).
A steady LED indicates that access level 2 is active
(see Access levels on page 10).

14

Panel Silence button

and LED

Yellow

Silences the internal buzzer and acknowledges all

current events.
A steady LED indicates that all current events were
acknowledged.

15

Sounder Start/Stop
button and LED

Red

Stops (silences) all active sounders. Pressing the

button again restarts them.
A flashing LED indicates that sounders activate
when a configured delay elapses. A steady LED
indicates that the sounders are active (sounding).

16

System Fault LED

Yellow

Indicates a control panel CPU failure.

17

Out of Service LED

Yellow

Indicates that the control panel is not operational.

18

Earth Fault LED

Yellow

Indicates an earth fault.

19

Supply Fault LED

Yellow

Indicates a fault with the power supply.

A flashing LED indicates a battery or battery fuse
fault. A steady LED indicates a mains or mains fuse
fault.

20

Fire Routing Delay

button and LED

Yellow

Enables or disables a previously configured fire

routing delay.
A steady LED indicates that a fire routing delay is
configured and enabled.

21

Fire Routing Start

button and LED

Red

Cancels a previously configured delay and activates

fire routing.
A flashing LED indicates that fire routing activates
when the configured delay elapses. A steady LED
indicates that fire routing is active.

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Item

Control/LED

LED colour

Description

21

Fire Routing
Fault/Disable/Test
button and LED

Yellow

Indicates that fire routing is in a fault condition, is

disabled, or is being tested.
A flashing LED indicates a fault. A steady LED
indicates that the function is disabled or is being
tested.

Acoustic indicators
The control panel uses the following acoustic indicators to highlight system events.
Indication

Description

The internal buzzer sounds

constantly

Indicates a fire alarm or a system

fault

The internal buzzer sounds

intermittently

Indicates all other faults

Summary of status indications

This section includes a summary of the control panel status indications.
Standby (normal status)
Standby, or normal status, is indicated as follows:

The Supply LED is steady.

If a sounder delay was enabled, the Sounder Delay LED is steady.
If a fire routing delay was enabled, the Fire Routing Delay LED is steady.
There are no acoustic indications.

Fire alarm
Fire alarm status is indicated as follows:

The general Fire Alarm LEDs are flashing if the alarm was activated by a detector
or steady if the alarm was activated by a manual call point.

The corresponding zone alarm LEDs are flashing if the alarm was activated by a
detector or steady if the alarm was activated by a manual call point.

If a sounder delay was enabled, the Sounder Delay LED is steady. The Sounder
Start/Stop LED flashes while the delay is active. When the sounders are active
(sounding), the LED is steady.

If a fire routing delay was enabled, the Fire Routing Delay LED is steady. The Fire
Routing Start LED flashes while the delay is active. When fire routing is active, the
LED is steady.

The internal buzzer sounds constantly.

Alarms activated by a manual call point always take priority over alarms activated by
a detector. If an alarm is activated by both devices, the Fire Alarm LEDs and zone
alarm LEDs are steady.

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Fault
Fault status is indicated as follows:

General faults are indicated by the general Fault LED and the corresponding zone,
function, or device fault LED indicator flashing.

Mains power faults and mains fuse faults are indicated by a flashing general Fault
LED and a steady Supply Fault LED.

Battery power and battery fuse faults are indicated by a flashing general Fault
LED and a flashing Supply Fault LED.

Earth faults are indicated by a flashing general Fault LED and a steady Earth Fault
LED.

The internal buzzer sounds intermittently.

WARNING: Contact your installation or maintenance contractor to investigate the

cause of all reported faults.
Disabled
Disabled zones are indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED and the corresponding zone Fault/Disable/Test LEDs are
steady.
There is no acoustic indicator.

Disabled sounders are indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED and the Sounder Fault/Disable/Test LEDs are steady.
There is no acoustic indicator.

Disabled fire routing is indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED and the Fire Routing Fault/Disable/Test LEDs are steady.
There is no acoustic indicator.

Disabled expansion modules are indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED and the I/O Fault/Disabled LEDs are steady.
There is no acoustic indicator.

Test
A zone test is indicated as follows:

The general Test and the corresponding zone Fault/Disable/Test LEDs are steady.
There is no acoustic indicator.

A sounder test is indicated as follows:

The general Test and the Sounder Fault/Disable/Test LEDs are steady.
There is no acoustic indicator.

A fire routing test is indicated as follows:

The general Test and the Fire Routing Start Fault/Disable/Test LEDs are steady.
There is no acoustic indicator.

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Out of service
WARNING: When the control panel indicates Out of Service, your fire alarm system is
inactive and your site is not protected. Contact your installation or maintenance
contractor immediately to investigate the problem.
The control panel is out of service when there is insufficient or no mains and/or
battery power. In this state there is no further fire alarm or fault warning and all panel
operation stops.
Out of service is indicated as follows:

The Supply LED flashes if there is no mains power and the battery voltage is
insufficient.

The Supply LED is steady if the mains power is insufficient and no battery power is
detected.

The Out of Service LED is steady.

The internal buzzer sounds intermittently.

When power is re-established the control panel returns to its former status.
Caution: To avoid damage to batteries, we recommended that you disconnect them
when the control panel is out of service.

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Access levels
For your safety, operation of some features of this product are restricted by access
level.
Access level 1
Access level 1 is the default access level and allows basic operational access only,
such as responding to a fire alarm or fault warning at the control panel.
The tasks you can perform at this access level are detailed in the topic Basic
operation on page 11.
Access level 2
Access level 2 allows advanced operational access. It is reserved for authorized users
who have been trained to operate the control panel. The default access level 2
password is 2222.
The tasks you can perform at this access level are detailed in the topic Advanced
operation on page 13.
Entering access level 2
To enter access level 2:
1. Enter the access level 2 password using the numeric keypad.
2. Press Enter.
A long beep and a steady Reset LED indicate that the correct password was entered
and access level 2 is active.
Note: Three short beeps accompanied by a flashing general Fault LED indicate that
an incorrect password was entered.
Exiting from access level 2
The control panel automatically exits from access level 2 and reverts to access level 1
after five minutes if no button is pressed.

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Basic operation
Basic operation includes those tasks that can be performed when the control panel is
in access level 1, the default access level.
Basic operation in access level 1 lets you:

Acknowledge a system event and silence the internal buzzer

Cancel an active sounder delay
Cancel an active fire routing delay
Perform a control panel LED and internal buzzer test

No other system controls are available at access level 1.

Acknowledging a system event and silencing the internal buzzer
To acknowledge a system event and silence the internal buzzer, press the Panel
Silence button.
A steady Panel Silence LED indicates that the internal buzzer was silenced and that all
current events were acknowledged.
Cancelling an active sounder delay
If a sounder delay is enabled and active, press the Sounder Start/Stop button to
cancel the delay and activate sounders immediately.
A sounder delay is indicated as follows:

A steady Sounder Delay LED indicates that a delay is enabled.

A flashing Sounder Start/Stop LED during a fire alarm indicates that the
configured delay is active (sounders are activated when the configured delay
elapses or when the delay is cancelled).

A fire alarm activated by a manual call point overrides any configured delay and
activates sounders immediately.
Cancelling an active fire routing delay
If a fire routing delay is enabled and active, press the Fire Routing Start button to
cancel the delay and activate fire routing immediately.
A fire routing delay is indicated as follows:

A steady Fire Routing Delay LED indicates that a delay is enabled.

A flashing Fire Routing Start LED during a fire alarm indicates that the configured
delay is active (fire routing is activated when the configured delay elapses or
when the delay is cancelled).

A fire alarm activated by a manual call point overrides any configured delay and
activates fire routing immediately.

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Performing a control panel LED indicator and internal buzzer test

To perform a control panel LED indicator and internal buzzer test, press and hold the
Test button for three seconds or more.
The test is indicated as follows:

The general Fault and System Fault LEDs flash.

All other LEDs are steady.
The internal buzzer sounds constantly.

The test continues for as long as the Test button remains pressed (with an automatic
timeout of twelve seconds). When the test is completed the control panel returns to
its former state.

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Advanced operation
Advanced operation includes those tasks that can be performed when the control
panel is in access level 2.
This access level is password-protected and is reserved for authorized users who
have been trained to operate the control panel. The default access level 2 password
is 2222.
Those tasks included in the topic Basic operation on page 11 are also available at
access level 2.
Resetting the control panel
To reset the control panel and clear all current system events, press the Reset button.
System events that have not been resolved continue to be highlighted when the reset
process ends.
Caution: Investigate all fire alarms and system faults before resetting the control
panel.
Stopping sounders or restarting stopped sounders
To stop sounders, press the Sounder Start/Stop button. To restart stopped sounders,
press the button again.
A steady Sounder Start/Stop LED indicates that the sounders are active (sounding). A
flashing Sounder Start/Stop LED indicates that a configured sounder delay is active
(to cancel an active sounder delay, see Cancelling an active sounder delay on page
11).
Note: Sounder functionality is defined by your system configuration settings and
stopped sounders may restart automatically if another alarm event is detected.
Contact your fire system installation or maintenance contractor to confirm your
configuration details.
Enabling or disabling a configured sounder delay
To enable a configured sounder delay, press the Sounder Delay button. To disable the
delay, press the button again.
Note: Availability of this feature is subject to configuration and its functionality may
vary for each zone. Contact your fire system installation or maintenance contractor
to confirm your configuration details.
Enabling or disabling a configured fire routing delay
To enable a configured fire routing delay, press the Fire Routing Delay button. To
disable the delay, press the button again.
Note: Availability of this feature is subject to configuration and its functionality may
vary for each zone. Contact your fire system installation or maintenance contractor
to confirm your configuration details.

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Enabling or disabling a configured extended fire routing delay

If configured, the extended fire routing delay is enabled or disabled at the same time
as the standard fire routing delay.
In NEN 2535 operating mode, the extended fire routing delay becomes the active
delay when sounders are stopped (by pressing the Sounder Start/Stop button) and
remain stopped when the standard fire routing delay time has elapsed.
In EN 54-2 Scandinavia operating mode, the extended fire routing delay becomes the
active delay when an extended fire routing delay switch is activated while the
standard fire routing delay elapses.
Testing a zone
To test a zone, press the general Test button, and then press the corresponding Zone
button. The maximum number of zones that may be tested at the same time is four.
A zone in test is indicated as follows:

The general Test LED is steady.

The Zone Fault/Disable/Test LED is steady.

When an alarm is activated in a zone in test:

The general Fire Alarm LEDs and Zone alarm LED are steady or flashing,
depending on the source of the alarm.

Fire routing and other zone-dependent functions are not activated.

Unless configured otherwise, the sounders are activated for five seconds and the
Sounder Start/Stop LED is steady (see note).

Unless configured otherwise, the internal buzzer sounds constantly (see note).

The control panel will reset automatically after five seconds and clear alarms for
the zone in test.

To end the test, press the Test button, and then press the Zone button again.
If there is a fire alarm in another zone not in test, the control panel responds to the
alarm event as configured.
Note: The internal buzzer and sounders may be configured not to sound when an
alarm is activated in a zone being tested. Contact your fire system installation or
maintenance contractor to confirm your configuration details.
Disabling a zone or enabling a disabled zone
To disable a zone, press the general Disable button, and then press the
corresponding Zone button.
A disabled zone is indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED is steady.

The zone Fault/Disable/Test LED is steady.

To enable the zone, press the general Disable button, and then press the Zone button
again.

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WARNING: No fire alarm or faults are indicated for disabled zones.

Testing sounders
To test sounders, press the general Test button, and then press the Sounder
Fault/Disable/Test button. Sounders can only be tested when the control panel is in
standby.
The test is indicated as follows:

The general Test LED is steady.

The Sounder Fault/Disable/Test LED is steady.

The sounders emit the audible test signal (three seconds on, five seconds off) for
the duration of the test, without any configured delay.

To end the test, press the general Test button, and then press the Sounder Start/Stop
button again.
If there is a fire alarm the fire panel will exit the test immediately and respond to the
alarm as configured.
Disabling sounders or enabling disabled sounders
To disable sounders, press the general Disable button, and then press the Sounder
Fault/Disable/Test button. Sounders can only be disabled when the control panel is in
standby.
Disabled sounders are indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED is steady.

The Sounder Fault/Disable/Test LED is steady.

To enable the sounders, press the general Disable button, and then press the
Sounder Fault/Disable/Test button again.
WARNING: Disabled sounders do not indicate a fault or operate if there is a fire
alarm.
Testing fire routing
Caution: Always notify the fire brigade of any planned fire routing tests.
To test fire routing, press the general Test button, and then press the Fire Routing
Start button.
The test is indicated as follows:

The general Test LED is steady.

The Fire Routing Fault/Disable/Test LED is steady.

The Fire Routing Start LED flashes and the test signal (three seconds on/five
seconds off) is activated without any configured delay for the duration of the test.

To end the test, press the general Test button, and then press the Fire Routing Start
button again.
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If there is a fire alarm the fire panel will exit the test and respond to the alarm as
configured.
Disabling fire routing or enabling disabled fire routing
To disable fire routing, press the general Disable button, and then press the Fire
Routing Start button.
Disabled fire routing is indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED is steady.

The Fire Routing Fault/Disable/Test LED is steady.

To enable fire routing, press the general Disable button, and then press the Fire
Routing Start button again.
WARNING: Disabled fire routing does not indicate a fault or operate if there is a fire
alarm.
Disabling expansion modules or enabling disabled expansion modules
To disable expansion modules, press the general Disable button, and then press
Enter.
Disabled expansion modules are indicated as follows:

The general Disable LED is steady.

The Expansion I/O Fault/Disabled LED is steady.

To enable the expansion modules, press the general Disable button, and then press
Enter again.
WARNING: Disabled expansion modules do not indicate a fault or operate if there is a
fire alarm.

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Maintenance
Fire alarm system maintenance
Perform the following maintenance tasks to ensure that your fire alarm system works
correctly and complies with all required European regulations.
Caution: Before performing any tests, ensure that fire routing (if configured) is
disabled or that the fire brigade has been notified.
Daily maintenance
Check that the control panel is in standby. If it is not, investigate all system events
and/or contact your installation or maintenance contractor to fix any reported faults.
Weekly maintenance
Activate an alarm from at least one detector or manual call point in your fire alarm
system and verify that the control panel responds correctly to the alarm. If it does
not, investigate all system events and/or contact your installation or maintenance
contractor to fix any reported faults.
Caution: Perform this test from a different detector or manual call point each time.
Quarterly maintenance
Contact your installation or maintenance contractor to carry out a quarterly
inspection of the fire alarm system.
This inspection must test at least one device per zone and verify that the control
panel responds to all fault and alarm events. The control panel power supply and
battery voltage should be checked. Batteries with low voltage must be replaced (for
more information see Battery maintenance on page 18).
Annual maintenance
Contact your installation or maintenance contractor to carry out an annual
inspection of the fire alarm system.
This inspection must test all system devices and verify that the control panel
responds to all fault and alarm events. All electrical connections must be visually
inspected to make sure that they are securely fastened, that they have not been
damaged, and that they are appropriately protected.
Cleaning
Keep the outside and inside of the control panel clean. Carry out periodic cleaning
using a damp cloth for the outside. Do not use products containing solvents to clean
the unit. Do not clean the inside of the cabinet with liquid products.

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Battery maintenance
The control panel requires two 12 V, 7.2 or 12 Ah rechargeable sealed lead-acid
batteries. Compatible batteries for this product are shown in Table 4 below.
Batteries are installed inside the control panel cabinet and must be installed in series,
using the leads and bridge provided. Polarity must be observed. Connect batteries to
the BATT connector on the control panel PCB.
Table 4: Compatible batteries
Control panel

Battery type

Recommended batteries

Two- and four-zone

control panels

12 V, 7.2 Ah

GE BS127N
Fiamm FG20721/2
Yuasa NP7-12

Eight-zone control panel

12 V, 7.2 Ah or 12 V, 12 Ah

GE BS127N (7.2 Ah)

GE BS130N (12 Ah)
Fiamm FG20721/2 (7.2 Ah)
Fiamm FG21201/2 (12 Ah)
Yuasa NP7-12 (7 Ah)
Yuasa NP12-12 (12 Ah)

Low battery indication

Battery supply and battery fuse faults are indicated by a flashing Supply Fault LED. If
this LED flashes, check the following:

That the battery cables are in good condition

That the battery cables are connected securely and correctly at the battery and
at the control panel PCB

That the battery voltage is greater than 19.6 V

If the cables are in good condition and all connections are correct, then the batteries
should be replaced immediately.
Replacing batteries
Batteries must be replaced periodically as recommended by the manufacturer. The
useful life of the battery is approximately four years. Avoid the total discharge of the
batteries. Always use the recommended replacement batteries.
To replace the batteries:
1. Disconnect and remove the existing batteries from the cabinet.
2. Install and connect the replacement batteries using the bridge provided. Observe
correct polarity.
3. Dispose of the batteries as required by local or regional regulations.

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Product compliance
European standards for fire control and indicating equipment
These control panels have been designed in accordance with European EN 54-2,
EN 54-4, BS 5839-1, NBN S21-100, and NEN 2535 standards.
In addition, all models comply with the following EN 54-2 optional requirements:
Option

Description

7.8

Output to fire alarm devices

7.9.1

Output to fire alarm routing equipment [1]

7.11

Delays to outputs

7.13

Alarm counter [2]

8.4

Total loss of the power supply

10

Test condition

11

Standardised input/output interface

[1] Excluding two-zone models.

[2] Dutch models only.

European standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility

These control panels have been designed in accordance with the following European
standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility:

EN 60950-1
EN 50130-4
EN 61000-6-3
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3

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