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Introduction 104 Verification 104 System tests 107 Chapter 7 Peer-to-peer 3 protocol 111 Introduction 112 Peer-to-peer 3 (P2P3) protocol 112 Panel filters set, store and send capability 114 Network filters 114 Language loading 116 ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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DC control lines 133 Chapter 9 Maintenance 135 Overview 136 Routine maintenance 137 Maintenance menu 140 Interpretation of analogue readings 148 Corrective maintenance 156 Chapter 10 Technical specifications 161 Appendix A Regulatory information 169 ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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Important information This is the installation manual for the ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel. Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely before installing or operating this product. Firmware compatibility Information in this publication covers ZP3 control panels with firmware version 4.0 or later.
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This symbol indicates that the installation manual should be consulted when operating or maintaining the device or control close to where the symbol is placed. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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The incoming mains fuse only breaks the live connection. • Dangerous potential remains on the incoming terminals even when the fuse is removed. • Dangerous potentials can also exist at other locations on the PCB even with mains and battery disconnected. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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Table 1 below lists and defines the abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual. Table 1: Abbreviations and acronyms Abbreviation Definition Direct current Ground Liquid crystal display Light emitting diode Milliampere µF Microfarads MICC Mineral-insulated copper-clad Personal computer Receive Sounder alarm base Switch Transmit Volts ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
Panel overview 2 Product range 2 Display and controls 3 Panel construction 4 Built-in communication port 10 Optional modules 12 Communication boards 12 Remote display unit 18 Accessory plate 19 Printer 21 Quick start 24 ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
PC. Figure 1: ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Panel overview Product range The ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel range includes the models shown in the table below. Table 2: ZP3 product range Model Description...
EN 54-2. In addition to alarms and events being reported on the text screen, they are also indicated on zone lamps where applicable. Operation of controls is structured by access level, with four levels being provided. The printer is an optional item. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
Figure 3 shows the basic fire panel. The elements shown provide all required functions, and form the core of the panel. No optional I/O modules or printer are shown in this illustration. Up to three communication boards may be fitted. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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The basic electrical installation can be carried out using the cabinet only, which has the required conduit entry points at the top and back. Optional hardware is available for different installation requirements. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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37. LED 18 earth fault 18. Battery/external 24V fuse (F1) 38. LED 21 ADC failure 19. Monitored sounders 1 fuse (F8) 39. To auxiliary boards 20. Monitored sounders 2 fuse (F7) 40. To display PCB ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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2. Remove the four nuts securing the earth straps, which connect from door to box. 3. Carefully unplug cables connecting the door boards to the main chassis. Note: Do not dismantle the door boards. There are no field-serviceable parts in the assembly. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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Chapter 1: Overview Internal wiring Figure 7: Internal wiring ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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10. Accessory plate earthing screw to chassis 4. Building earth 11. Earth path to accessory plate 5. Filter earth 12. Contact clips 6. Panel enclosure earthing stud 13. Commissioning board 7. Earth path to chassis ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
ZP3AB-RS232 board must be physically disconnected before using the built-in port. Figure 9: RS-232 built-in serial port Cable connections (Ziton RS-232 Type A Cable) ZP3 Panel Computer (9-pin) (9-pin) (25-pin) 9-pin D 9-pin D connector connector 25-pin D connector ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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0 = disable the port 11 = for use with Ziton Planner 18 = ZCP2-3 protocol Setup Enter the following setup data: Baud rate = 38400 Data bits = 8 Parity = None Stop bits = 1 ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
The standard fire panel has one built-in communication port, Z-Port 1, used for programming. Additional ports are available as options for other functions, such as connecting into a Ziton ZP-NET network, connecting to graphics display computers, as well as to remote display units and remote control units. These ports are installed as shown in Figure 11 below.
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50 metres. Cable must be screened, with at least five conductors, and must be made up as shown in Figure 12. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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7 = ZCP2 protocol, single telegram, full handshaking 11 = ZCP3 for use with Ziton Planner 18 = ZCP2-3 protocol, multiple-telegram, full handshaking (configurable). For use with Ziton Planner, Maestro & Building Management systems Setup Enter the required setup data from the following options:...
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RS-485 booster units, or fibre-optic cable. For more information refer to the ZP3AB-NET1 Network Board Installation Sheet. The cable is specified in detail in Chapter 8 “ZP wiring guide” on page 117. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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9 = Peer-to-Peer networking 10 = Peer-to-Peer V2 17 = Peer-to-Peer V3 Setup Enter the following setup data: Baud rate = 19200 Data bits = 8 Parity = Even Stop bits = 1 ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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Serial Control Bus Driver Board Note: The RDU screen must only be connected on the ZP3AB-SCB1 Serial Control Bus Driver Board in the ZP3 Panel. The screen must not be connected at the RDU. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
4, 5, and 6 set the address in the standard address switch format as used on the detectors, e.g. switches 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 set to ON represent an RDU address of ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
A ribbon cable is fitted to the accessory plate. Connecting the ribbon cable to the socket as shown in Figure 17 automatically connects all auxiliary boards to the main board. The accessory plate enables easy access to the main board after installation. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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ZP3AB-RL8 Relay Board (8-way), See “ZP3AB-RL8 Relay Board” on page 56 • ZP3AB-MA8 Monitored Output Board (8-way). See “ZP3AB-MA8 Monitored Output Board” on page 57 • ZP3AB-OP24 Transistor Output Board (24-way). See “ZP3AB-OP24 Transistor Output Board” on page 59 ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
Chapter 1: Overview Printer An optional ZP3-PR1 dot-matrix printer kit can be fitted to the door of a control panel. The printer kit consists of an ABLE printer, a Ziton Printer PCB and the necessary mounting hardware to fit to the panel.
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4. Fit the printer flush with the panel door. 5. Install the mounting bracket as shown in the illustration. Line up the outer holes on the mounting bracket with the threaded holes on the back of the panel printer. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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(e.g. print fire alarms message, suppress disabled messages, etc.). This programming is done in the panel Setup menu. See “System Configuration > Printer” on page 79 for details. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
EN 54-2 requirements for this. In addition to the above, we strongly recommend that full load testing is performed during installation, modification, and commissioning. ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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Storing the door assembly 28 Storing the main chassis 28 Overview of installation 29 Preparatory work 31 Installation information 32 Cable entry 32 Wiring 33 Surface mounting 34 Flush mounting 35 Backup batteries 36 Good practices 38 ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...
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Figure 21: Unpacking the panel Door Carton Panel Tray Open into carton Panel Cover Pad Open into carton Inner Spacer Side Buffer ZP3 Panel Back Buffer Retain cover Front Buffer Shipping Carton Retain carton ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual...