ZXT Manual
ZXT Manual
ZXT Manual
Conventional
Fire Panel
Extinguishant Control
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
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1. Introduction
The SIGMA XT, and SIGMA XT-A, conventional fire alarm control panel with Extinguishant Control Unit and Aerosol
Agent Controller, is designed to comply with AS7240-2, AS7240-4 Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems - Control
and Indicating Equipment, and AS ISO 14520.1 2009 Gaseous Fire Extinguishant Systems.
The control equipment is a combined fire alarm control panel and extinguishant system with up to eight detection
zones, and up to two extinguishant flooding areas. It has an integral, mains powered battery charger and power
supply designed in accordance with the requirements of AS7240-4.
In addition to the requirements of AS7240-2 the control panel has the following facilities:
• Test condition to allow the automatic resetting of zones in alarm for testing purposes. AS7240-2 Section 11
option with requirements.
• Delay of the actioning of fire alarm devices (sounders) so that an alarm may be verified before a premises
is evacuated. AS7240-2 Section 7.11 option with requirements.
• Fire alarm devices to enable an audible warning to be sounded throughout a premises upon the detection of
a fire condition or the operation of a manual call point. AS7240-2 Section 7.8 option with requirements.
• Voltage free relay contacts for fire and local fire which operate upon fire condition. These are to be used for
local control and signalling.
2. Mounting
This product should be installed, commissioned and maintained in accordance with the following:
(i) Local regulations for electrical equipment in buildings
(ii) Codes of practice
(iii) Statutory requirements
(iv) Any instructions specifically advised by the manufacturer
This equipment is designed to be operated from 230V 50Hz mains supplies and is of class 1 construction. As such
it must be connected to earth conductor in the fixed wiring of the installation and a readily accessible double pole
disconnect device which disconnects live and neutral simultaneously shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
Failure to ensure that all conductive accessible parts of this equipment are adequately bonded to earth will render
the equipment unsafe.
This control panel is designed for indoor use only and at temperatures between -50C (+/- 3) and +400C (+/-2) and
with a maximum relative humidity of 95%. Standard
panels are rated to IP30 and suitable for mounting
indoors. IP65 is available if required. A rack mount
version is available on special order.
Operation outside of these limits may render the
equipment unsafe.
DIMENSIONS - H x W x D mm
M3 Cabinet : 520 x 385 x 110 Warning Sign : 195 x 300 x 50 LCS : 135 x 186 x 50
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3. Access Levels
For more information on Access Levels, please see Section 11 - Panel operation – Access levels 1 and 2.
Normal – The Slide To Access Level 3 – move the Slide Access Level 3 – The Slide Switch
Switch is to the Left Switch to the Right is to the Right
CP Control Panel – Zone Detection Portion. Note: A General Fault will occur if the Slide Switch is in the Access
Level 3 position, and the Door Switch is returned to Access Level 1.
XT - Extinguishant Control
Normal – The Slide To Access Level 3 – move the Access Level 3 – The Slide
Switch is to the Right Slide Switch to the Left Switch is to the Left
A “CONFIG WP” Fault will occur if the Slide Switch is in the Access
Level 3 position, and the Door Switch is returned to Access Level 1.
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4. Technical specification
Table 1 – Electrical Specifications
Mains supply 230V AC +10% - 15% (100 Watts maximum)
Mains supply fuse 1.6Amp (F1.6A L250V) Replace only with similar type
Power supply rating 3 Amps total including battery charge 28V +/ 2V
Maximum ripple current 1.5 Volts
Output voltage 18.5 to 29V DC +/- 2%
Imax a 400 milliamps
Imax b 2.3 Amps
Imin 0.065A
Battery type (Yuasa NP) Two 12 Volt sealed lead acid (7Ah maximum) See Table 2 for capacities
Battery charge voltage 27.6VDC nominal (temperature compensated) See Table 3
Battery charge current 0.7A maximum
Battery lead fuse 20mm, 3.15A glass Replace only with the same type
Battery high impedance warning (Rimax) 1.35 ohms max
Low battery voltage indication 21V +/- 2%
Low battery shut off voltage 18.5V +/- 2%
Max current draw from batteries 3 Amps With main power disconnected
R0V output Fused with electronic fuse
Dedicated sounder outputs
24V Fused at 500mA with electronic fuse 1.6 Amp total load over all circuits
Zonal sounder outputs
Aux 24V output (detection module) 200 mA max continuous load
Fused at 500mA with electronic fuse
Aux 24V output (Extinguishant module) 18.5 to 30V DC
1.0 Amp total load over all circuits
First and Second stage Sounder output 18 to 30V DC Fused at 1A with electronic fuse
Voltage reversing DC
Fault relay contact rating
Fire relay contact rating 30VDC 1A Amp maximum for each Max ratings not to be exceeded
Local fire relay contact rating
First stage contact rating
5 to 30VDC 1A Amp maximum for each
Second stage contact rating Max ratings not to be exceeded
Volt free changeover contact
Extract contact rating
Zone quiescent current 1.6mA maximum See Table 4 for detector types
Terminal capacity 0.5mm2 to 2.5mm2 solid or stranded wire
Number of detectors per zone > 20 Dependent on type
Number of sounders per circuit Dependent on type and current consumption See Table 6 for sounder types
Detection circuit end of line 6K8 5% ½ Watt resistor
Monitored input end of line 6K8 +/- 5% ½ Watt resistor
Supplied in terminals
Sounder circuit end of line 10K 5% ¼ Watt resistor
Extinguishant output end of line 1N4004 Diode
No. of detection circuits See Table 2 for each model Dependent on model
No. of sounder outputs 2 (plus one per zone on T models)
1 A maximum load –for 5 minutes
Extinguishant release output 18 to 30V DC. Fused at 1 Amp
3 A for 20 milliseconds
Extinguishant release delay Adjustable 0 to 60 seconds (+/- 10%) 5 second steps
Extinguishant release duration Adjustable 60 to 300 seconds 5 second steps
SIL, AL, FLT, RST inputs Switched -ve, max resistance 100 Ohms
Zone normal threshold 8K ohm TO 1K ohm
Detector alarm threshold 999 ohms to 400 ohms
Call point alarm threshold 399 ohms to 100 ohms
Short circuit threshold 99 ohms to 0 ohms
Zener clamp detector base to be
Head removal condition 15.5 to 17.5 volts
used
FP200 or equivalent (maximum capacitance 1uF
Cabling Metal cable glands must be used
maximum inductance 1 millihenry)
Monitored inputs normal threshold
10K ohm to 2K ohm
(Allowable EOL)
Monitored inputs alarm threshold 2K ohms to 150 ohms +/- 5%
Monitored inputs Short circuit threshold 140 ohms to 0 ohms +/- 5%
Status unit/Ancillary board connection Two wire RS485 (EIA-485 specification) Max 7 units per area- RS485 cable.
Status unit power output 18 - 30V DC, Fused 500mA with electronic fuse 250 mA max load. Max 3 modules
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Table 2 - Standby battery capacity required for fully loaded system
Panel model 24 hrs standby 48 hrs standby 72 hrs standby Standby current Max panel alarm current
8 Zones 3.75Ah 5.95Ah 8.2Ah 0.093A 0.63A
Table 3 - Battery charge voltage versus temperature
Temp 0C Battery charge voltage
0 29.2
10 28.56
20 27.99
30 27.55
40 27.13
Table 4 – Compatible Detectors
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5. FDCIE - Control Panel
The displays are divided into sections for the Alarm Module and Extinguishant Modules. A standard AS7240-
2 control and indicating equipment section with up to eight zones is located in the top aperture of the panel
and an AS4214 extinguishant module is fitted in the lower aperture.
In addition to the mandatory controls and indications required by the AS7240-2 standard, two seven- segment
LED displays and Mode, Select and Enter buttons are provided to allow easy entry and storage of codes to
configure the control panel to suit the requirements of the installation.
AS7240
ALARM Module
Aerosol Releasing
Controller
Mounted in rear of cabinet
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C 7 C6
X1
C5 C4 C3 C2 C 1 C 23 C 22 C 21 C 20 C127 C128 C 35 C 36 C 33 C 34 C 60 C 61
X2
C 106 C 107
New features may be added to Sigma CP fire control
panels from time to time and when this is done the
FB7
VDR2
FB21 FB20
FB10
FB8
FB1
FB6
FB5
FB4
FB2
VDR4
FB3
FB9
VDR3 VDR1
C102
C100
C108
C109
C101
C99
C98
F2 C 97 C 93 F 10
C92
F1
F9
R8
R99
C 51
R51
R14 R18
TR 23 TR 19
R12
F4
F3
R60
F12
RL 3 RL 2 RL 1 R2 RL 10 RL 9 Z 11
LED10
LED16
R117
R168
C94
R98
R6
The software revision can be located on the main
D4 F 11
+
C76
R19
R166 R167
TR3
TR1
TR2
LED34
LED12
C 75 C 74 C 73 TR47
D 12
R103
D3 D2 D1 TR9 D 11
R 13 R7 R1
TR26
processor by removing the plate holding the PCB from the
C105
R158
R53 R69
C30
R10D R11
R16C R17
R16B R15
R57
R4D R3
R10C R9
R4E R5
LED9
LED11 LED15
C104
R157
R80 R156
R81 C103
C31 R155
C 68 C 67 C 66 C 65 REG1
R16E
R10E
R10B
R10A
R16D
R10F
R16A
R4C
R4B
R4A
R56
R52
R55
R4F
C 24
D20
LED13
D 30
+
J1 R 129 TR 24
D9 IC 4
C45 C44
R 87 D 16 IC 1
XTL1
D 10
LED14
R61
R64
R65
LED8
R63
The software version will have a number such as
R 104
R118
D 15
TR 28 R 126
R128
R102
R137
R 85
C95
TR 25
C55
R112 R67
C83 C81
R113 R62
R109 R66
Sig27. hex D 14
+
R107
REG3
R 86 D 41
IC 6
R110
Jason C 25
C43
C 27 L1
R 133 D 22 IC 5
C42 R90
C 82
R 78
R74
R73
R71
R72
C 41 R 135
R 134
Cabling must comply with the Australian Standards. The resistance of any cable must not exceed 25 ohms.
Terminals are capable of accepting wires of up to 2.5mm 2.
Wiring must not go across the front of the circuit board plate or between the plate and the circuit board.
If cable entries need to be in positions other than at the knockouts provided, wiring must be fed behind and well
away from the surface of the circuit board.
The space at the bottom of the enclosure is largely occupied by the batteries so this must be kept in mind when
considering cable entries.
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7. SIGMA-CP
Wiring can be conventional using standard detector bases (K series), or by the use of special detector bases it is
possible to wire the system such that detection devices and sounders are fitted to the same pair of wires. (T series)
Detection zone circuits must be wired as a single, radial circuit with no spurs or T junctions to enable the monitoring
circuit to work correctly.
Polarised sounders may also be wired across the detection zone but in reverse polarity to that shown by the zone
terminals (see figure 5 below). Each zone can be configured individually as a 2-wire type zone or a non 2-wire
type zone using configuration options C1 to C8.
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7.2. Sounder circuit wiring
All sounders must be of the polarised type. If non-polarised sounders are used the control panel will permanently
show a fault condition.
Sounder circuits are monitored for open and short circuit faults by placing a 10K end of line monitoring resistor
across the last device on the circuit.
Sounder circuits must be wired as a single, radial circuit with no spurs or T junctions to enable the monitoring
circuit to work correctly. A maximum of 1.6 Amps is available for powering sounders with a maximum load of 0.41
Amps on any one circuit.
To activate these inputs, the remote 0 Volt (R0V) supply must be connected to the input via a normally open switch
or contact and via a resistance of no greater than 100 ohms. All of the remote control inputs are non-latching.
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7.4. Aux 24V DC supply
An auxiliary 24V DC supply is provided to enable local signalling or control of ancillary systems such as door release
controllers. The terminals for the Aux 24V supply are labelled Aux 24V and ROV. The ROV terminal is the negative
terminal and is the same terminal that should be used to switch the remote control terminals.
It is possible to make the ROV terminal pulsing so that by connecting it to the AL terminal via a remote volt-free
contact, it can be used to pulse the dedicated sounder circuits in response to a signal from another system for
example to give an alert. See programming code 24.
The supply is fitted with an electronic self-resetting fuse to protect the control panel’s 24V supply.
Any standing load on the Aux 24V supply must be taken into account when calculating battery standby times as
standby time will be significantly affected by even modest standing loads. It is recommended that the Aux24V
output is not used to power standing loads and not used to supply loads of greater than 500 milliamps.
Where the Aux 24V supply is used to power electromechanical devices such as relays or door retainers it is
imperative that a suppression diode is fitted across the coil of the electromechanical device to prevent the
generation of high voltage transients back to the control panels power supply.
The Aux 24V DC Supply is not suitable for powering Sigma CP sounder boards or status units.
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8. Extinguishant Release Module
** Note output 12 & 13 are unavailable when an Aerosol Releasing Controller is fitted.
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8.1. Warning Sign and Status Unit Connection
Each Sign requires BOTH 24v POWER and RS485 connections as shown. MAXIMUM devices 7.
Individual addresses required for each Sign. The address switch is located on the bottom left hand corner of the
status unit. The address is only read when the boards are first powered, so address switches should not be altered
on a system that has power applied, as changes will not be recognised.
ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Units of the with the same address will cause intermittent faults to be displayed.
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8.1.1. Adding or Removing Status units
PANEL SHOULD BE POWERED DOWN before any changes are made to status units. When the system is first
powered on, it will search for connected status units connected to
extinguishant module. If status units are connected correctly and X FAULTS
Enter TO VIEW
detected by the control panel, the LCD will display:
Open the Display Window and Press Enter on the module to which the
status units are connected. Use the “+” button on the module to view STATUS UNIT X
the faults. If status units are detected the LCD will display, X = the FAULT
address of the status unit found.
To accept the status units found, slide the WRITE ENABLE switch,
on the module to which the status units or ancillary boards are STATUS UNIT X
connected to write mode. The LCD will then display, X= the address of Enter TO ACCEPT
the status unit found.
Then press the Enter button, the selected status unit or ancillary board will be added to the system and the next
unit to be added will be displayed. Press the Enter button on the extinguishant module until all of the units have
been accepted then slide the Write Enable switch to enable mode.
All of the status units found module have now been added and disconnection of any of them will be displayed as a
fault on the module and on the detection part of the system. If any
status units are disconnected, a Lock Off activated indication will also REMOTE BUS
be displayed at the extinguishant module and all ancillary boards or FAULT
status units that remain connected. With the Display Window Closed,
the LCD will display:
The Status units which are disconnected will have all their indicators flashing. When additional status units are
added, these will be shown on the LCD when the system is powered up.
Where this configuration is required the link LK2 must be removed or positioned over 1 pin only.
PANEL MUST BE POWERED DOWN BEFORE ANY CHANGES TO SIGNS. If process is done with power connected
the is a possibility that a short could occur and damage the panel.
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8.3. Thermal Fuse / Pressure Switch Connection
Monitored inputs (Mode select, manual release,
Lock Off, Abort, Released pressure switch and Low
pressure switch) have the same characteristics as
detection zone inputs and require a 6K8 0.5W end
of line monitoring resistor and a nominal, 470 ohm
1 W trigger resistor.
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8.8. Aborted relay (Extinguishant Module)
The Aborted Relay will operate when the panel is in the aborted condition via an abort switch input.
Aerosol Releasing Controller enables connection of actuator devices. Multiple boards can be connected together to
provide control and supervision of up to 40 igniting actuator devices from a single extinguishing control panel
circuit.
Where multiple boards are connected, the system comprises one Master board connected to up to 4 Slave boards.
Releasing Controller provide “Activated” and “Fault” indications. A master “Isolate” control with indication of the
isolated status is also available Master display boards.
All outputs can be isolated such that the system can be tested by observing the “Activated” and “Fault” indications
with no danger of operating the igniting actuators. Isolation can be performed via the slide switch mounted on the
Master Aerosol Releasing Controller board, or a keyswitch mounted to the panel. On activation from the control
panel, the outputs on each controller operate sequentially such that only one pair of actuator outputs are operated
at a time in sequence.
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Quick disconnect terminals are provided in 4 groups of 6 for the connection of actuator devices. To connect the
wiring push on the white button on top of the terminal block and insert wire into the aperture making sure that
the wire is pushed to the full depth of the aperture. A firm tug on the wire will confirm that it is seated correctly.
Actuator connections Quick disconnect terminals are provided in 4 groups of 6 for the connection of igniting
actuator devices as follows:
A+ = ACUATOR 1+ A+ = ACTUATOR 2+
A- = ACTUATOR 1- A- = ACTUATOR 2-
S = ACTUATOR 1 screen S = ACTUATOR 2 screen
To connect the wiring push on the white button on top of the terminal block and insert wire into the aperture
making sure that the wire is pushed to the full depth of the aperture. A firm tug on the wire will confirm that it is
seated correctly
Standard screw terminals are provided for the connection of a remote Isolate switch and indicator. Closing a volt
free contact across the ISOL I/P terminals will isolate all outputs.
The Isolated condition can be indicated at a remote location via the ISOL O/P volt free terminals.
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To Panel Key switch and indicator
9.4. Indications
Actuator outputs are supervised for circuit faults and a yellow Fault indicator is provided for each of the 4 dual
actuator outputs. This indication is extended to the optional display board.
Activation of each of the 4 dual actuator outputs is indicated by a red Activated indicator which will illuminate as
soon as the output operates and remain illuminated until the triggering extinguishing signal is removed.
The yellow Fault indicator will illuminate along with the red Activated indicator. This indication is extended to the
optional display board. Upon initial power up and after activation Fault LEDs may be illumined for a few seconds
while the system stabilises.
A yellow Isolated indicator is provided which will illuminate upon operation of the onboard Isolate slide switch or
the front panel mounted Isolate keyswitch or the ISOL input at the terminal block on the Master MSA
All boards are supplied with jumper links fitted at position LK1 in the bottom right hand corner of the PCB. This
jumper should be removed and placed on one pin of the 2 pin header only on all boards except the last one fitted
to the line. If only one board is fitted the jumper can remain in place. This ensures that the ribbon cable
connecting multiple boards is supervised for disconnection and a fault is announced at the extinguishing control
panel.
All boards are supplied with LK2 to LK5 fitted. These links must be fitted to allow the actuator outputs to be
supervised. If any of the actuator outputs are not being used the link associated with that actuator output can be
removed and placed on one pin of the 2 pin header only
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9.7. Isolate slide switch
As well as the front panel keyswitch connected to the screw terminals, The Master board has a slide switch which
can be used to isolate all outputs.
Operation of the Isolate switch is accompanied by a yellow LED and allows testing to be performed by activating
the control panels releasing output and observing the indicators on the MSA boards illuminating in sequence.
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10. Configuring the panel
10.1. Alarm Module
The Alarm Module has 2 or 8 detection zones and has a number of configuration options which can be set at the
time of commissioning to suit the requirements of the installation.
The configuration options are only available at access level 3 which is accessed by operating the Write Enable
switch to the left as shown below. When the panel is at access level 3, the buzzer will “pip” three times every few
seconds as an indication that it is at this access level.
Configuration options are simple to Enter using the codes the table
below. When the control panel is at access level 3, the sub-text of
the Mode and Select buttons is used to Enter a number using tens
(+10) and units (+1).
To review which configuration options have been set previously, simply scroll through numbers 1 to 99, A1 to A8,
C1 to C8 and E1 to E8 and those with a flashing dot indicate which options have been set.
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42 ZONE 2 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
43 ZONE 3 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
Sounder outputs will be delayed by time set at options 0-9
44 ZONE 4 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
when selected zone(s) triggered by call point only.
45 ZONE 5 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
Note access level 2 function Ad must be set for this to take
46 ZONE 6 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
47 ZONE 7 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED effect.
48 ZONE 8 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
51 COINCIDENCE ZONE 1
52 COINCIDENCE ZONE 2
53 COINCIDENCE ZONE 3
54 COINCIDENCE ZONE 4 Zone contributes to ancillary board coincidence O/P. Any
55 COINCIDENCE ZONE 5 number of zones can be selected to contribute.
56 COINCIDENCE ZONE 6
57 COINCIDENCE ZONE 7
58 COINCIDENCE ZONE 8
61 CONFIGURE Z1 FOR I.S BARRIER
62 CONFIGURE Z2 FOR I.S BARRIER
63 CONFIGURE Z3 FOR I.S BARRIER
64 CONFIGURE Z4 FOR I.S BARRIER
Detection threshold changed for use with IS barrier
65 CONFIGURE Z5 FOR I.S BARRIER
66 CONFIGURE Z6 FOR I.S BARRIER
67 CONFIGURE Z7 FOR I.S BARRIER
68 CONFIGURE Z8 FOR I.S BARRIER
71* ZONE 1 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM
72* ZONE 2 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM Changes the trigger threshold of the zone so that the
73* ZONE 3 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM control panel can be used on older systems that had no
74* ZONE 4 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM short circuit monitoring.
75* ZONE 5 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM
76* ZONE 6 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH AS7240.2
77* ZONE 7 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM
78* ZONE 8 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM
81* ZONE 1 NON-LATCHING
82* ZONE 2 NON-LATCHING
Sets the zone to self-resetting so can be used to receive
83* ZONE 3 NON-LATCHING
signals from other systems and will reset when input is
84* ZONE 4 NON-LATCHING
removed. Note: Can take up to 20 secs for zone to reset lf
85* ZONE 5 NON-LATCHING
86* ZONE 6 NON-LATCHING
when sounders are operating.
87* ZONE 7 NON-LATCHING DOES NOT COMPLY WITH AS7240.2
88* ZONE 8 NON-LATCHING
91 ZONE 1 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS
92 ZONE 2 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS
93 ZONE 3 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS
94 ZONE 4 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS Prevents the zone from operating the two common
95 ZONE 5 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS sounder outputs.
96 ZONE 6 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS
97 ZONE 7 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS
98 ZONE 8 DOES NOT SOUND ALARMS
A1* ZONE 1 ANY ALARM DELAYED
A2* ZONE 2 ANY ALARM DELAYED
A3* ZONE 3 ANY ALARM DELAYED Zone needs to be triggered for 30 secs continuously before
A4* ZONE 4 ANY ALARM DELAYED an alarm is generated.
A5* ZONE 5 ANY ALARM DELAYED
A6* ZONE 6 ANY ALARM DELAYED DOES NOT COMPLY WITH AS7240.2
A7* ZONE 7 ANY ALARM DELAYED
A8* ZONE 8 ANY ALARM DELAYED
C1 ZONE 1 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C2 ZONE 2 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C3 ZONE 3 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C4 ZONE 4 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C5 ZONE 5 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
Not used
C6 ZONE 6 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C7 ZONE 7 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C8 ZONE 8 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
E1* ZONE 1 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY Enables individual zones to be selected to not operate the
E2* ZONE 2 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY fire relay. This is sometimes combined with the non-
E3* ZONE 3 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
E4* ZONE 4 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
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E5* ZONE 5 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY latching function to prevent ring around on interconnected
E6* ZONE 6 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY panels
E7* ZONE 7 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
E8* ZONE 8 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY DOES NOT COMPLY WITH AS7240.2
PF INPUT - is used to signal a power failure to the XT Module and id active (power fail mode) when connected to
0V. The function of this input can be inverted by the removal of LK3 on the rear of the board.
LANGUAGE SELECTION - The module is capable of displaying two languages if factory programmed to do so.
The first access level 3 option is to select the local language or the default language (English)
10.3.2. Extinguishant Output mode
The Sigma XT module has two extinguishant outputs. These can be configured to operate together at the same
time (common) or be configured as main and reserve outputs. The factory default setting is common.
To change, open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable switch
EXTING. O/P MODE
the left. Press the Enter button. The LCD will show:
= COMMON
To change this, open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable
switch to the left. Press the Enter button then press the “+” button. USER OUTPUT.
= HOLD
Press the Enter button The LCD will show:
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The OUTPUT is now set to HOLD. If the Enter button is pressed again
The LCD will show: USER OUTPUT.
STAGE 1 ?
Press the Enter button and the LCD will show. The output is now set to
Stage 1
USER OUTPUT.
STAGE 1
To save the settings, slide the Write Enable switch gently to the right.
Operation of either a STAGE 1 alarm or the HOLD input, as set above,
will result in the activation of the User Output relay.
10.3.5. Configuring the Activation Zones
The extinguishant modules are factory set to be activated by coincidence activation.
This means that on an 8 zone, 4 extinguishant area panel for instance, zones 1 and 2 will be set to activate the
extinguishant module at address 1, zones 3 and 4 will be set to activate the extinguishant module at address 2 and
so on. This can be changed if required so that any zones can activate the extinguishant module.
To change, open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable switch to the left. Press the Enter button on the
extinguishant module and then the “+” button until the display shows, X will
be the number of the zone selected to be the first activation zone. FIRST ACTIV.
To change use the “+” and “-” buttons to ZONE = X
FIRST ACTIV. select the required zone number. When
ZONE = X ? the required zone is displayed, press the Enter button. The display will show
the first activation zone.
Press the Enter button and then the “+” button. The display will then show,
X will be the last activation zone. LAST ACTIV.
ZONE = X
LAST ACTIV. To change use the “+” and “-” buttons
ZONE = X ? to select the require zone number.
When the required zone is displayed, press the Enter button.
Press the Enter button and the display shows. To change, press the “+” or “-” buttons until the time required is
displayed and then press Enter. To save, slide the Write Enable switch to the right.
10.3.7. Pre-Release Delay Time
This setting allows for a time delay to be set from activation of the extinguishant module to operation of the
extinguishant release output. This time may be between 0 and 30 seconds with a maximum of 5 second steps.
The factory default time delay on the Sigma XT extinguishant modules is 30
seconds. PRE-REL DELAY
TIME = 30 SEC
To change, open the Display window and slide the Write Enable switch to the
left. Press the Enter button on the extinguishant module then press the “+” button until the display shows:
Press the Enter button and the display will show. To change, press the “+”
or “-” buttons until the time required is displayed and then press Enter. PRE-REL DELAY
TIME = 30 ?
To save, slide the Write Enable switch to the right.
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10.3.8. Extinguishant Release Time
The time that the extinguishant output is active for can be set between 60 and 300 seconds. The factory default
time for this is 60 seconds. It is also possible to disable this timer such that the extinguishant outputs remain
active until the module is reset. See Release timer menu option section 10.3.13.
To change the Extinguishant Release Time, open the Display Window and
EXTING. RELEASE
slide the Write Enable switch to the left. Press the Enter button then press TIME = 60 SEC
the “+” button until the display shows:
Press the Enter button and the display will show. To change, press the “+”
EXTING. RELEASE
or “-” buttons until the time required is shown then press Enter. TIME = 60 ?
To change, open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable switch to the
left. Press the Enter button on the extinguishant module then press the “+” PULSED
ACTIV. ALARMS
button until the display shows:
To change to steady second stage alarms, press Enter . To save, slide the
Write Enable switch to the right. STEADY
ACTIV. ALARMS ?
The Second Stage Alarm Output will now be steady when the module is
activated. This MUST be set to STEADY when using output for a system Shutdown
10.3.10. Released Indication
It is possible to select whether the released indication on a module is operated at the same time as the extinguishant
release outputs operate or by operation of a pressure switch connected to the released, pressure switch input.
To change, open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable switch on the
module to be configured gently to the right. Press the Enter button on the
RELEASED IND ON
extinguishant module then press the “+” button until the display shows: EXTING. REL ?
To change press Enter . To save, slide the Write Enable switch to the right.
10.3.11. Delay on manual release
The factory default setting for this is for the manual release to have a delay
DELAY ON
time the same as the pre-release delay.
MANUAL RELEASE
To change to have no delay when a manual release is operated, open the Display Window and slide the Write
Enable switch to the left. Press the Enter button on the extinguishant module
then press the “+” button until the display shows: NO DELAY ON
MANUAL RELEASE ?
Press the Enter button and the display will show. To change press Enter.
To save, slide the Write Enable switch to the right. Operation of a manual release will now operate the extinguishant
outputs immediately with no delay.
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10.3.12. Pre-Release Delay – Reset/Disable
Once activated, an extinguishant module cannot be reset until after the reset inhibit time has expired and the
extinguishant release timer has expired. It is possible to configure the module such that it can be reset during the
pre-release delay.
Open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable switch, on the module to be configured, gently to the left.
Press the Enter button on the extinguishant module then press the “+”
button until the display shows: PRE-RELEASE DELAY
RESET DISABLED
Note: Disabling the Pre-release delay reset may not comply with the requirements of Australian Standards.
10.3.13. Release timer (infinite extinguishant duration)
The release timer can be disabled such that once the extinguishant outputs have operated; they remain operated
until the system is reset.
To disable, open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable switch RELEASE TIMER
on the module to be configured gently to the left. Press the Enter button ENABLED
then press the “-” button until the display shows:
RELEASE TIMER
Press the Enter button to change to this. To save, slide the Write Enable DISABLED ?
switch to the right. With the release timer disabled, the extinguishant
outputs will remain operated until the system is reset.
10.3.14. R0V Removed on System Reset
This setting should not be changed, and should never be set.
10.3.15. Earth Fault Monitoring – Enable/Disable
The factory default setting is for the earth fault monitoring facility to be enabled.
To disable the earth fault monitoring, open the Display Window and slide
the Write Enable switch to the left. Press the Enter button on the EARTH FAULT
extinguishant module then press the “-” button until the display shows: ENABLED
Press the Enter button to change to this. To save the settings, slide the
Write Enable switch to the right. EARTH FAULT
DISABLED ?
Once disabled, the Aux 24V output will be removed for a few seconds
when the reset button is pressed.
10.3.16. Fault Output – Enable/Disable
The factory default setting is for the fault output relay to be enabled.
FAULT OUTPUT
ENABLED
Open the Display Window and slide the Write Enable switch to the left.
Press the Enter button then press the “-” button until the display shows:
Press the Enter button to change. To save, slide the Write Enable switch.
The fault output relay on the module will now be disabled. FAULT OUTPUT
DISABLED ?
Note: Disabling the fault output does not comply with the requirements
of AS7240-2.
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10.3.17. Low Pressure Switch – Normal/Invert
To enable low pressure switches to be used which have normally closed rather than normally open contacts, it is
possible to invert the input. The default setting is for the low pressure switch input to use a normally open contact.
To invert the low pressure switch input, open the Display Window and
slide the Write Enable switch to the left. Press the Enter button on the LOW PRESS I/P
extinguishant module then press the “-” button until the display shows: MODE = NORMAL
To save, slide the Write Enable switch to the right. The released pressure switch input will now require a normally
closed contact via a 470R trigger resistor and 6K8 end of line resistor for correct supervision.
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10.3.19. Extinguishant output monitoring levels
The extinguishant outputs are able to monitor both solenoid and igniting actuator releasing devices. This requires
that the outputs be calibrated with the releasing device and the cable to it, fitted as it will be in the working system.
The extinguishant outputs are normally fitted with a 1N4004 diode at the factory and the default monitoring level
will be set at approximately 206 but may be between 204 and 208.
If the parameters of the extinguishant change e.g. by replacing an actuator, then the extinguishant output
monitoring level will need to be “learned”.
Before calibrating the extinguishant outputs ensure that the releasing device are fitted
To calibrating, enable access level 2 and slide the Write Enable switch to ACCESS LEVEL 2
the left. Enter for MENU
Press the Enter button on the extinguishant module then press the “+” button until the display shows:
EXTING. O/P 1
The XXX here will be the actual monitoring level read by the module. To LEVEL = XXX ?
save this setting press the Enter button.
To set the monitoring level for extinguishant output 1, Press Enter button accept the monitoring level.
NOTE: Value of 255 means that the output is OPEN CIRCUIT. This must be corrected and the circuit re-calibrated.
With the display window closed, the display on the detection part of the
panel will be blank and, the LCDs on the extinguishing modules will show:
Any modules that are in Manual Only mode with have an additional,
Manual Only yellow LED lit and their display will show: MANUAL MODE
The Manual Only LED on the module or ECU/LCS which placed the system in manual mode will be flashing.
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• Access level 3 allows configuration options to be set on both the detection part of the panel and the
extinguishant modules following operation of their respective Write Enable switches at access level 2 (the
display window is open).
•
When the display window is open (Access level 2) the display on the ACCESS LEVEL 2
MANUAL MODE
detection part of the control panel will show and the LCDs on the
extinguishing modules will show:
The display will now show a flashing dot next to the and the yellow Test LED will be lit.
To select further zones to put into test mode, press the Select button and then the Enter button so that the flashing
dot appears next to the selected display e.g.
To remove test mode from a zone, press the Select button to reveal any zones that have a flashing dot and then
press the Enter button to take that zone out of test mode. Once all zones have been taken out of test mode, the
yellow, Test LED will go off.
11.2.2. Disable zones
It is possible to disable one or more zones. When a zone is disabled it will not report fire or fault conditions. This
enables the system to be worked on without false fire or fault conditions being announced.
To disable one or more zones, open the Display Window. The 7-segment display will show (test zone 1)
Press the Mode button and the display will show . To disable zone 1 press the Enter button. The display will
show and the yellow Disablement LED will be lit.
To select further zones to disable, press the Select button and then the Enter button so that the flashing dot
appears next to the selected display e.g.
To remove disablements, press the Select button to reveal any zones that have a flashing dot next to the displayed
zone number and then press the Enter button. Once all zones have been enabled, the yellow, Disabled LED will
go off.
11.2.3. Disable sounder outputs
The sounder outputs on the detection part of the panel can be disabled if required.
To disable the panel sounder outputs, open the Display Window.
The 7 segment display will show (test zone 1). Press the Mode button until the display shows
Press the Enter button. The display will now show the yellow Disablement and Sounder Fault LEDs will be lit.
To enable the sounder outputs, press the Mode button while at Access level 2 and scroll with the mode button until
is displayed. Press the Enter button. The display will change to and the Sounder Fault and Disablement
LEDs will go OFF if there are no other disablements active on the panel.
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11.2.4. Activate delays
It is possible to set delays before sounder outputs will operate (see section 10.1). Before these time delays become
effective it is necessary to turn on the Activate Delays function.
To do this, open the Display Window. The 7 segment display will show (test zone 1)
Press the Mode button until the display shows . Press the Enter button, the display will now show and the
yellow Alarm Delay and Disablement LEDs will be lit.
To switch off the delay, press the Mode button while at Access level 2 (Display Window open) and scroll with the
Mode button until is displayed. Press the Enter button. The display will change to and the Alarm Delay
and Disablement LEDs will go off if there are no other disablements active on the panel.
This minimises the chance of an accidental release of the extinguishant during testing or maintenance, thus allowing
the system to be fully functionally tested.
Turning the Extinguishant System Service Isolate keyswitch clockwise will isolate the extinguishant circuit, and a
fault is generated and the Service Isolated LED is lit.
11.3.2. Extinguishant modules – Menu Access
With the Display Window open, all extinguishant modules will display:
ACCESS LEVEL 2
ENTER FOR MENU
Press the Enter button to select this function. The display will show
Disabled and the Disabled LED will be lit.
ENABLE
Close the Display Window to leave the disablement active. EXTING. RELEASE ?
Press the Enter button to select this function. The LCD shows Disabled
and the Disabled LED will be lit. ENABLE
MANUAL RELEASE ?
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11.3.5. Disable Stage 1 output
To disable the First Stage relay output, press the “+” button on the
module while at access level 2 until the display shows: DISABLE
STAGE 1 OUTPUT ?
Press the Enter button to select this function. The display will show and
the yellow Disabled LED will be lit.
ENABLE
Close the Display Window to leave the disablement active. STAGE 1 OUTPUT ?
Press the Enter button to select this function. The LCD will show and
the yellow Disabled LED will be lit. ENABLE
STAGE 2 OUTPUT ?
Close the Display Window to leave the disablement active.
Press the Enter button to select this function. The LCD will show and
the yellow Disabled LED will be lit.
ENABLE
RELEASED OUTPUT ?
Close the Display Window to leave the disablement active
Press the Enter button to select this function. The LCD will show and the yellow
Disabled LED will be lit. ENABLE
EXTRACT OUTPUT ?
Close the Display Window to leave the disablement active.
To turn on the extract relay output, press the “-” button on the module while TURN ON
at access level 2 until the display shows: EXTRACT OUTPUT ?
Press Enter to turn ON the Extract output. The display will show. Pressing
Enter again will turn OFF the Extract output TURN OFF
EXTRACT OUTPUT ?
Close the Display Window to leave the Extract output active Note: the extract
output does not turn off when the module is reset.
11.3.9. Select Reserve Solenoid Output (Configuration Option)
If the extinguishing module is configured for Main/Reserve solenoid operation (See section 15.2.1) then an
additional menu option is given to select which output is used.
SELECT RESERVE
EXTING. OUTPUT
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To turn on the Reserve Solenoid output, press the “+” button on the module
while at access level 2 until the display shows:
SELECT MAIN
EXTING. OUTPUT ?
Press the Enter button to select this function. The display will show:
The yellow Reserve Cylinders LED indicator on the module will be lit.
Note: This menu option is not shown if the panel is configured to Common Solenoid mode.
The fire and local fire relays will also operate and signal any systems to which they are connected.
Any sounders connected to the sounder circuits S1 & S2 on the detection section will operate. These sounders
may be silenced by operation of the silence alarm button with the enable keyswitch operated such that the panel
is at access level 2.
If the zone that has activated is contributing to the extinguishant release sequence on an extinguishant module
and the module is configured for coincidence activation, the Activated LED on
the module will flash, the First Stage relay contact will operate, the First Stage
PREACTIVATED
sounder output will operate and the display will show:
Pressing the Silence Alarm button on the detection section will turn off the sounder outputs on the detection section
and the First Stage Alarm outputs on the extinguishant module.
a) The second stage alarm output will operate. (Sounder circuit S3)
b) The Second stage contact will operate.
c) The Activated indicator will operate
d) The display will indicate ACTIVATED and show the time remaining until release in seconds.
e) The extinguishant output will operate after the configured delay time and for the configured duration.
f) The display will show ACTIVATED DISCHARGING for the duration of the release time.
When detection zones have activated and the activated condition is reached (i.e. the Activated indicator is lit) it
shall not be possible to reset the extinguishant section of the panel until the Reset Inhibit timer has elapsed.
To silence the sounders, insert the Enable Control key, turn to the right and press the Silence/Sound alarm button.
When the sounders have been silenced, the Zone Fire LEDs will change from flashing to a steady state.
Pressing the Silence/Sound alarm button whilst the control panel is in this silenced condition will cause the sounders
to operate again.
The sounders can be toggled on and off with the Silence/Sound alarm button as required.
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11.7. Reset
To reset the panel, operate the Enable Control keyswitch, then press the Reset button.
The extinguishant section will reset only after the Reset Inhibit timer has expired once the activated condition has
been established.
SYSTEM FAULT – DETECTION MODULE - The System Fault and general fault LEDs will light if the configuration
memory has not been set or has become corrupted. System fault is non-latching and will
automatically reset once the configuration has been rectified.
SYSTEM FAULT – EXTINGUISING MODULE - The System Fault and general fault LEDs will light if the
configuration memory has not been set or has become corrupted. System fault is non-latching
and will automatically reset once the configuration has been rectified.
GENERAL FAULT - The General fault LED will be illuminate under any fault condition. This LED will also light if
the Write Enable switch has been left on and the system is in Access Level 1.
CONFIG WP FAULT – EXTINGUISHING MODULE - The Write Enable switch on the Extinguishant Module has
been left in the access level 3 position and the system is in Access Level 1.
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11.12. Lock Off condition
Activation of the Lock Off input or a fault on the monitored wiring of the Lock Off circuit on a module or at a
remotely mounted status unit will cause the Lock Off Activated indicator to light on the module and on any status
units or ancillary boards connected to it.
If the extinguishant module is in the Activated condition and the pre-release timer is running then the extinguishant
release sequence will be halted and the pulsing, Second stage sounders shall change to 1 second on, 2 seconds
off.
Release of the Lock Off input will re-start the pre-release timer from maximum.
If the extinguishant has been released by mechanical means i.e. the control panel is not in the activated condition,
operation of the released pressure switch input will establish the Released condition. (See also 15.2.8)
This will happen after the extinguishant has been released but may happen before release through a leak. The
fault LED on the module and on the detection part will light and the buzzer will sound when this input is operated.
When a module is in Manual Only mode, the extinguishant cannot be released by the operation of automatic
detectors.
The mode can also be changed to manual by the external mode select input or a Mode Select pushbutton on a
status unit. Any mode select input that is switched to Manual only mode will override any modules switched to
Automatic and Manual mode. All inputs must be switched to Manual and Automatic mode for a module to be in
Automatic and Manual mode.
Activation of any of these Manual release controls will immediately activate the extinguishant module and begin
the pre-release timer if the module is configured to have a time delay for Manual release inputs.
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12. Internal Controls
12.1. Fire Alarm Module
12.1.1. Watchdog reset
If for any reason the microprocessor in the Fire Alarm Module of the control panel fails to carry out its operation
correctly it will attempt to restart. This process is called a “watchdog” and the control panel must record and
indicate these events.
If a watchdog event occurs, the fire alarm module will show the Fault and System Fault LEDs on the front panel,
the CPU fault LED inside the panel will light and the buzzer will sound. This fault can only be cleared by pressing
the Watchdog Reset button on the PCB inside the control panel. The control panel buzzer will continue to sound
until the watchdog activation is reset.
12.1.2. Processor reset
Once started, the microprocessor controlling the fire alarm module of the panel should continue to run continuously
without interruption. If the microprocessor fails to run correctly it can be reset by pressing the Processor Reset
button on the PCB inside the control panel.
This should not normally be necessary but should be done as a matter of course if the system is behaving
abnormally. The system should resume normal operation within a couple of seconds of pressing the processor
reset button. It will be necessary to press the Watchdog Reset button a few seconds after pressing the Processor
Reset button to clear the Watchdog indication and buzzer.
12.1.3. Write enable switch
To protect the configuration memory of the panel while it is running normally the Write
Enable switch is provided.
The memory Write Enable switch must be switched on before any changes can be made
to the configuration. The Write Enable switch is quite fragile and should be operated
with care.
If a watchdog event occurs, the Extinguishant module will show Fault and System Fault LEDs on the front panel,
the detection part of the panel will show a fault and the buzzer will sound and the display on the Extinguishant
module will show CPU fault.
This fault can only be cleared by pressing the Watchdog Reset button on the Extinguishant module. The control
panel buzzer will continue to sound until the watchdog activation is reset.
12.2.2. Processor reset
If the microprocessor on an Extinguishant module fails to run correctly it can be reset by pressing the Processor
Reset button on the PCB inside the control panel.
This should not normally be necessary but should be done as a matter of course if the system is behaving
abnormally. The system should resume normal operation within a couple of seconds of pressing the processor
reset button.
12.2.3. Terminate extinguishant
Once the extinguishant outputs have been operated they cannot be switched off until after the reset inhibit timer
has elapsed. For test purposes a terminate extinguishant button is provided which will terminate operation of the
extinguishant outputs and allow the system to be reset.
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12.2.4. Address switch
Extinguishant modules are connected to the serial bus of the Sigma XT detection part of the control panel
and each module must be allocated an address between 1 and 7 using the binary coded DIP
switch.
Term. Exting. Proc. Reset W/dog Reset Address Write Enable
If a watchdog event occurs, the control panel will show the Fault and System Fault LEDs on the front panel, the
CPU Fault LED inside the panel.
This fault can only be cleared by pressing the Watchdog Reset button on the PCB inside the control panel. The
control panel buzzer cannot be silenced and will continue to sound until the watchdog activation is reset.
This should not normally be necessary but should be done as a matter of course if the system is behaving
abnormally. The system should resume normal operation within a couple of seconds of pressing the Processor
Reset button. Note: A Watchdog Reset should always be performed following a Processor Reset.
BATT FAIL - Indicates that the standby battery has become disconnected or that the charging circuit of the control
panel has a high resistance or has failed. Check that both batteries are connected and linked together. Test the
battery. Disconnect the battery and ensure that 28 Volts can be measured on battery charger leads.
CPU FAULT - Indicates that the central processor unit has failed to correctly execute code and has been re-started
by the system watchdog. The Watchdog Reset switch must be pressed to clear the CPU Fault condition. If system
does not return to normal after the Watchdog Reset switch is pressed then the panel is probably damaged and the
circuit board needs replacing.
AUX 24V FAULT - The Aux 24V and R0V terminals provide a 500 milliamp, 24V DC power supply for power fire
alarm ancillary equipment. This LED indicates that fuse protecting the R0V output has operated and the rating of
this output has been exceeded. The fuse is a self-resetting type and the supply will resume when the fault condition
is removed.
BATT LOW - Illuminates when the system is running on batteries and the battery voltage is lower than 21V +/-
2% (the minimum battery voltage).
COMMS FAULT - Indicates that communication has been lost with an extinguishant module, repeater panel or
ancillary board. Check for comms fault at all extinguishant modules, repeaters and ancillary boards to identify the
source of the problem.
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EARTH FAULT - Indicates that part of the system wiring is connected to earth. Remove all system wiring and re-
connect cables one at a time until the earth fault returns. This will indicate which cable the earth fault is present
on.
SYS FUSE FAULT - Indicates that the total power rating of the power supply has been exceeded and that the
system fuse has come into operation. Remove and review all loads and re-connect one at a time until over rated
circuit trips fuse to identify troublesome circuit.
S1 FAULT and S2 FAULT - Indicates a short or open circuit on sounder outputs. Remove wiring and refit end of
line resistors. Check sounder circuit wiring.
SYSTEM FUSE - Indicates that the modules main fuse has been overloaded and the module is shut down. Remove
and review all loads then re-connect one at a time.
MAN. RELEASE - Indicates that either the front panel mounted or a remotely connected Manual release control
has been operated. This indication can only be cleared by power cycling the module or pressing the processor
reset switch.
REMOTE BUS FAULT (on display) - Indicates that one or more devices on the remote serial bus is not responding
either through a disconnection or failure. Any disconnected status unit will have all indicators and LED displays
flashing 88. Any disconnected ancillary board will have its COMMS LED illuminated.
First place to check are the warning signs and LCS modules. Make sure that addresses are different, and that
status cabling is correct.
OUTPUT UNIT FAULT (on display) - On panel initialisation after power up or a processor reset indicates that a
warning sign or ancillary board has been added or removed from the communications bus. During normal operation
indicates that a warning sign or ancillary board has had a processor failure.
STATUS UNIT FAULT (on display) - On panel initialisation after power up or a processor reset indicates that a
status unit has been added or removed from the communications bus. During normal operation indicates that a
status unit has had a processor failure.
Panels with a 3A power supply have a 20mm, F1.6A L250V mains fuse.
Panels with a 5A power supply have a 20mm T2A L250V mains fuse.
These fuses should only be replaced with fuses of the same or similar types.
This table shows the power supply rating and recommended battery capacity for each model in the Sigma XT range.
The maximum loading on the power supply must be carefully considered when connecting externally powered
equipment such as sounders and solenoids.
Exceeding the maximum power supply rating may cause a fuse or other protective device to operate and render
the equipment inoperative until the fuse is replaced or protective devices are reset.
The table below can be used to calculate the loading for all models by adding the loads in the second column.
The output voltage of the power supply is between 18 and 30V depending on mains and battery condition and the
total current rating is either 3A or 4A depending on the model (see tables above).
The incoming mains cable should be routed away from other lower
voltage wiring by a distance of at least 50mm.
Maximum capacity batteries are 9Ah for Sigma–X-M3 models and 24Ah
for Sigma-X-D3 or Sigma-X-D4 models.
Maximum current drawn from the batteries when the main power
source is disconnected is 3 Amps.
When the batteries are discharged to a level at which a low battery indication is given, the Batt Fail indicator will
also be lit.
Battery leads are supplied wired to the power supply along with a link to connect the two batteries together.
It is most important that the polarity of the batteries is carefully observed when
connecting.
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR WIRE
one of the batteries with the tape supplied for correct temperature compensation.
SENSOR
TAPE
BATTERY
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17. Maintenance
Sigma XT control panels do not require any specific maintenance but should the control panel become dirty it can
be wiped over with a damp cloth and should then be dried with a dry, lint free cloth. Detergents or solvents should
not be used to clean the panel and care must be taken that water does not Enter the enclosure.
The control panel contains sealed lead acid batteries to provide standby power in the event of a mains failure.
These batteries have a life expectancy of around 2 years. It is recommended that these batteries be tested in
accordance with the battery manufacturer’s recommendations annually to determine their suitability for continued
standby applications.
Testing of the extinguishant system should only be carried out by trained personnel and must be done with
appropriate isolation measures in place to ensure that accidental discharge of the extinguishant agent is avoided
and any malfunction should be reported to the fire alarm maintenance company immediately.
Should the control panel become faulty the complete electronic assembly can be replaced.
To do this, any configured options should be noted then both mains and battery power should be removed before
the work is started.
The field wiring should be carefully labelled and removed from the terminals.
The faulty PCB can now be taken out of the panel by removing the screw and hinge pins holding the plate in
position.
Fitting the new PCB is the reverse of the procedure for removing the board.
This enables each zone to be given a text description allowing easier identification of any zones showing an
abnormal condition. The placement of this label is at the user’s discretion.
When power is applied, if all connections are correct, only the green Power On and either the Automatic and Manual
or Manual Only indicators should be lit. If any fault indicators are lit the wiring to the appropriate input or output
should be checked and all faults have been cleared before proceeding.
Once the panel is fault free, it can be configured with the desired options as described in section 15.
Once the panel has been configured the system should be thoroughly tested to ensure that the control panel
responds as expected and required.
After satisfactory testing, any final connections should be made (such as to the extinguishant release actuator).
Use the Table below to record the configuration codes that have been set on the control panel for future reference.
Place a tick in the “SET” column for any configuration options that are set. It is recommended that a copy of this
Table is left with the control panel under the supervision of the person responsible for the fire detection system.
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CODE FUNCTION COMMENTS SET
00 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 30 SECONDS
01 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 1 MINUTE
02 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 2 MINUTES
03 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 3 MINUTES
Sets the time delay before sounders operate
04 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 4 MINUTES in combination with configuration codes 31
to 48 and access level 2 function AD.
05 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 5 MINUTES
06 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 6 MINUTES
07 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 7 MINUTES
08 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 8 MINUTES
09 SOUNDER DELAY TIME = 9 MINUTES
10 COMMON ALARM MODE All sounders operate upon any fire condition
11 TWO-STAGE ALARM MODE Continuous sounders in activated zone,
pulsing elsewhere
12 ZONED ALARM MODE Only sounders connected to zone in alarm
operate
21* DISABLE FIRE BUZZER Buzzer will not operate on fire condition
22* DISABLE FAULT OUTPUT Fault relay will not operate except upon total
power failure
23 DISABLE EARTH FAULT MONITORING
24 PULSED REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT Aux 24V supply pulses 1 sec on/1 sec off
25 ENABLE SOUNDERS ON DETECTION CIRCUITS Set as default if panel is two wire “T” series
(detectors and call points on same cables)
26 DISABLE FIRE OUTPUT Fire relay will not operate upon any alarm
27 DO NOT CHANGE
28 INDICATE CALL POINT ACTIVATION Activation of a call point with a 270R
resistance fitted is indicated by a flashing
zone indicator and “Pu” on the 7 segment
display. Activation of a detector will be
indicated by a steady zone indicator and
nothing on the 7 segment display
29 DO NOT RE-SOUND ALARMS FROM ANOTHER Silenced sounders will not re-sound upon
ZONE further zone activations
31 ZONE 1 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED
32 ZONE 2 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED
33 ZONE 3 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED Sounder outputs will be delayed by time set
at options
34 ZONE 4 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED 0-9 when selected zone(s) triggered by
35 ZONE 5 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED detector only.
Note access level 2 function Ad must be set
36 ZONE 6 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED for this to take effect.
37 ZONE 7 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED
38 ZONE 8 ALARM FROM DETECTOR DELAYED
41 ZONE 1 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
42 ZONE 2 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
43 ZONE 3 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED Sounder outputs will be delayed by time set
at options
44 ZONE 4 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED 0-9 when selected zone(s) triggered by call
45 ZONE 5 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED point only.
Note access level 2 function Ad must be set
46 ZONE 6 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED for this to take effect.
47 ZONE 7 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
48 ZONE 8 ALARM FROM CALL POINT DELAYED
51 COINCIDENCE ZONE 1
52 COINCIDENCE ZONE 2
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53 COINCIDENCE ZONE 3
Zone contributes to ancillary board
54 COINCIDENCE ZONE 4 coincidence O/P. Any number of zones can
55 COINCIDENCE ZONE 5 be selected to contribute.
56 COINCIDENCE ZONE 6
57 COINCIDENCE ZONE 7
58 COINCIDENCE ZONE 8
61 CONFIGURE Z1 FOR I.S BARRIER
62 CONFIGURE Z2 FOR I.S BARRIER
63 CONFIGURE Z3 FOR I.S BARRIER
64 CONFIGURE Z4 FOR I.S BARRIER Detection threshold changed for use with IS
barrier
65 CONFIGURE Z5 FOR I.S BARRIER
66 CONFIGURE Z6 FOR I.S BARRIER
67 CONFIGURE Z7 FOR I.S BARRIER
68 CONFIGURE Z8 FOR I.S BARRIER
71* ZONE 1 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM
72* ZONE 2 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM
73* ZONE 3 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM
74* ZONE 4 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM Changes the trigger threshold of the zone so that
the control panel can be used on older systems
75* ZONE 5 SHORT CIRCUIT INDICATES ALARM that had no short circuit monitoring.
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C1 ZONE 1 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C2 ZONE 2 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C3 ZONE 3 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
Enables individual zones to be configured not to
C4 ZONE 4 SOUNDERS INHIBITED operate zonal sounders.
On 2 wire “T” series panels this enables individual
C5 ZONE 5 SOUNDERS INHIBITED zones to be configured for use with conventional
(non-savwire) detector bases.
C6 ZONE 6 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C7 ZONE 7 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
C8 ZONE 8 SOUNDERS INHIBITED
E1* ZONE 1 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
E2* ZONE 2 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
E3* ZONE 3 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
Enables individual zones to be selected to not
E4* ZONE 4 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY operate the fire relay. This is sometimes combined
with the non-latching function to prevent ring
E5* ZONE 5 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
around on interconnected panels.
E6* ZONE 6 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
E7* ZONE 7 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
E8* ZONE 8 WILL NOT OPERATE FIRE RELAY
NOTE: Setting the options marked with asterisks does not comply with AS7240-2
Extinguishant Module
CONFIGURATION OPTION Exting. Module 1 Exting. Module 2
EXTINGUISHANT OUTPUT MODE =
ACTIVTION MODE =
FIRST ACTIV. ZONE =
LAST ACTIV. ZONE =
RESET INHIBIT TIME =
PRE-REL.DELAY TIME =
EXTING. RELEASE TIME =
PULSED ACTIV. ALARMS ?
STEADY ACTIV. ALARMS ?
RELEASED IND. ON RELEASED INPUT ?
RELEASED IND. ON EXTING RELEASE ?
DELAY ON MANUAL RELEASE ?
PRE-REL DELAY RESET Enabled / Disabled
RELEASE TIMER Enabled / Disabled
EARTH FAULT ENABLED ?
EARTH FAULT DISABLED ?
FAULT OUTPUT ENABLED ?
FAULT OUTPUT DISABLED ?
LOW PRESS. I/P Normal / Inverted
EXTING. O/P 1 LEVEL =
EXTING. O/P 2 LEVEL =
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Notes:
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