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Slc-Im: Installation and Operation Manual
Slc-Im: Installation and Operation Manual
Slc-Im: Installation and Operation Manual
Document LS10026-000NF-E
6/25/2013 Rev:
P/N LS10026-000NF-E:B3
B3
ECN 13-0430
Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi-
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning als, etc.).
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifi- Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
cation capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detec-
property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. tors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this rea-
An emergency communication system—typically made up of son, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at
an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat
safety communication system that may include an autonomous detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice commu- IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
nication, and other various interoperable communication meth- room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
ods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
system, however, does not assure protection against property signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel-
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event. oping fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its abil-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat ity to report a fire.
detectors be located throughout a protected premises following Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes,
the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices
Protection Association Standard 72-2002 (NFPA 72-2002), are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device
the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note
to all installing dealers. This document can be found at http:// that:
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal • An emergency communication system may take priority over
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go
off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are • Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligi-
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not bility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not • Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis-
function, for a variety of reasons: seminated on any local displays.
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on people with conditions such as epilepsy.
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A sec- a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the
ond-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and
basement fire. bells, can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm
because: signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm sig-
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim- nals.
neys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
flow. temporary or permanent hearing loss.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach A life safety system will not operate without any electrical
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
outlets, such as air conditioning vents. been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reach- Equipment used in the system may not be technically compat-
ing the detector. ible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment
listed for service with your control panel.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at var- Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a prem-
ious levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not cre- ises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or tem-
ated by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the porarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line
detectors will not go into alarm. failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing cham- inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
bers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards.
sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72-2002 shall be fol-
smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are lowed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air
often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer's
adequate warning of a fire. representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as
required by National and/or local fire codes and should be per-
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warn- formed by authorized professional life safety system installers
ing of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions Limit-D-1-2013
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can Canadian Requirements
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
used in accordance with the instruction manual may for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
cause interference to radio communications. It has been out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A com- Department of Communications.
puting devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-
Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appar-
against such interference when devices are operated in a eils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which ministere des Communications du Canada.
case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his or her own expense.
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Manual Usage
This manual is written with the understanding that the user has been trained in the proper operations and services for this prod-
uct. The information provided in this manual is intended to assist the user by describing the configurations and how they affect
operations.
1.1 Operation
The Signaling Line Circuit-Integration Module (SLC-IM) provides a communication link that enables event
data to be sent between the VHX-1420-HFS and the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
1.2 Functionality
The SLC-IM translates the protocol used by the VESDA devices to a protocol understood and processed by
the FACP, enabling events on the VESDAnet to be annunciated by the FACP.
The SLC-IM:
• Communicates with the VHX-1420-HFS via an RS-232 connection.
• Supervises the connection to the VHX-1420-HFS Communication Module.
• Monitors up to 19 detectors. Each SLC loop of a compatible FACP can accommodate one SLC-IM.
• Uses seven user-defined FlashScan® monitor module addresses for each programmed VESDA
detector.
• Supports Style 4 and Style 6 configurations on the VESDAnet network.
Notes: - The SLC-IM cannot monitor VESDA detectors with addresses higher than 247.
- One user-defined FlashScan monitor module address is required to monitor the VESDAnet
field wiring.
- FACPs cannot send commands to silence, reset, or isolate (disable) VESDA devices.
- The connection between the SLC-IM and the FACP is supervised by the FACP.
SLC-IM
FACP
VHX-1420-HFS
VESDA Network
VESDA Detector
Underwriters Laboratories
• CAN/ULC S527-99 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems, Second Edition
Canada
• CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations
Type Equipment
2.3 Connections
2.3.1 Board Layout
(TB3):
Loop – Config. Port TX (Red)
SLC (TB2) RX (Black)
Loop + Not Used (J8)
Ground (Green)
Loop +
SLC
Loop – Not Used Not Used
Output to Next
LED 21
Device (TB5) LED 22
LED 20
LEDs
(see Table 2.3)
GND (TB1)
24V (2) Out
GND LED 25
24V (1) In LED 24
(JP1) LED 23
LED 6
LED 9
LED 10
LED 12
LED 5
LED 7
LED 8
LED 11
Twisted, Unshielded Pair • 50 ohms max. per Length of • 12,500 ft. (3,810 m) • 12 AWG (3.31 mm2)
Style 6 & 7 Loops.
• 9,500 ft. (2,895.6 m) • 14 AWG (2.08 mm2)
• 50 ohms max. per Branch for • 6,000 ft. (1,828.8 m) • 16 AWG (1.31 mm2)
Style 4 Loop.
• 3,700 ft. (1,127.8 m) • 18 AWG (0.82 mm2)
Note: Maximum total capacitance of all SLC wiring (both between conductors and from any conductor to ground) should
not exceed 0.5 mircofarads.
Reference
Designator Description Specifications
LED5 Green RXD0 Blinks when data is sent from the PC console (RS232).
LED6 Green TXD0 Blinks when the PC console (RS232) receives data.
LED20 Green CLIP RX 24V Blinks when the SLC loop receives data (24V).
LED21 Green CLIP RX 5V Blinks when the SLC loop receives data (5V).
LED22 Green CLIP TX Blinks when data is sent from the SLC loop.
Black
Red Green
TB3
VHX-1420-HFS
TB3
SLC-IM Board
DB-9 Connector
White
Red Black
TB2
TB2
SLC-IM Board
To FACP or
Previous Device
(–)
(+)
(TB5)
3. Power up the SLC-IM and open the configuration tool on the configuration computer.
4. Configure the SLC-IM as specified in paragraphs 3.4.1 through 3.4.6.
5. After configuration is complete power down the unit and turn DIP Switch 8 to OFF.
6. Disconnect the RS-232 cable to the configuration computer.
7. Connect the VHX-1420-HFS to the other RS-232 port (TB-3) on the SLC-IM if it has not already
been accomplished.
1-6 OFF
7 ON
Open Register Click to open an existing register map file on the configuration computer.
Mapping
Open System Click to open an existing system configuration file on the configuration computer.
Configuration
Help About Displays configuration tool version, copyright, and usage information.
Download Click to download the register mapping or system configuration file to the SLC-IM.
Upload Click to upload the register map or the system configuration from the SLC-IM to the
configuration PC.
Update Application Click to upgrade the firmware of the SLC-IM (e.g., add functionality).
Database Register Field that displays a list of the configured VESDA detectors and their information.
Mapping Tree
Delete Point Click to delete the highlighted item in the Register Map.
Total Device Displays the total number of devices that have been mapped and are displayed in
Number the Register Mapping Tree.
SLC Device SLC Address Click the down-arrow to select the SLC Address of the device which is being
mapped (1 to 159).
Third Party Slave Address Click the down-arrow to select the zone number for the VESDA detector to be
Device configured.
Register No. Use the default No. 1, except use No. 3 for the Field Wiring bit.
Buttons Add a Point After mapping a point, click to add it to the Register Mapping Tree.
Modify the Click to modify the highlighted node in the Register Mapping Tree.
Point
Default Click to deactivate all red-colored bits in the Activation Status section of the screen.
BackColor The bits return to the default light-blue color.
Activation Click the desired bits to activate. Active bits display as red.
Status Refer to 3.4.6, "Configuring the Activation Status" for detailed information.
Delete Point
Total Device
Number
Total Register
Number
ModBus RTU Allows the user to configure the RS-232 settings between the SLC-IM and the
Port VHX-1420-HFS.
1. Select the SLC Address of the detector to which you are mapping.
2. Select the Slave Address (VESDA detector zone number).
3. Set the Register No. to 1.
4. Configure the seven activation status bits as described in Table 3.1. Click the bit to activate. The bit
turns red to indicate it is active.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each VESDA detector on the network.
6. Set the Register No. to 3. Click the bit for Field Wiring as shown in Table 3.1.
7. Click File>Save Register Mapping.
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Alert 1 Normal 0
Activation 1
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Action 1 Normal 0
Activation 1
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Fire1 1 Normal 0 0
Activation 1 1
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Fire2 1 Normal 0
Activation 1
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Activation 1
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Activation 1
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Disabled 1 Normal 0
Activation 1
B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0
Activation 1
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