FEATURES
Multiple Protocol
Designed To Meet The Requirements Of EN54
Expandable From 1 To 5 Loops As Standard
A Variety Of Networking Options
Fully On-site Programmable, "Auto Learn" Facility
Off-Line Configuration Facility
Automatic Test Mode
Integral Or External Serial Printer Option
Multiple Language Support
Support For Apollo(Series 90, XP95 And Discovery),
Hochiki, Morley-IAS,
Nittan And System Sensor Protocols
GENERAL
The ZXe intelligent multi protocol fire alarm control panel provides a cost-effective platform for a fire alarm system that is both flexible and expandable. The ZXe offers system designers and end users a technically sophisticated range of facilities and functions whilst maintaining ease of programming, installation and operation.The Zxe control panel can support Apollo (Series 90, XP95, Discovery), Hochiki Morley-IAS, Nittan and System Sensor protocols. This makes the ZXe the perfect solution for retrofit jobs as well as new projects.
Each ZXe control panel can support up to five analogue addressable loops. Asch loop can support up to 99 analogue sensors and 99 modules with Morley-IAS and System Sensor protocols, giving the Zxe a maximum capacity of 990 addresses. With all other protocols, each loop supports up to 126 addresses thus giving a maximum capacity of 630 addresses.
The ZXe can be networked with other ZXe and ZXa intelligent multi protocol fire alarm panels using Master-Slave architecture. Furthermore, if a graphic based PC front end is required, the panels can be connected to Morley-IAS's own graphical display program(795-043-485).Each panel supervises its own detection system and is designed to function independently of all others in the network in case of a communication failure.
A full range of passive and active repeater panels and serial peripheral devices, complements the Zxe. A mixture of 31 RS485 serial peripheral bus devices, can be connected to one ZXe panel.
SYSTEM
The ZXe will control a combination of up to 99 heat, smoke or multi-criteria sensors on each loop and a combination of 99 call points, monitor, control, conventional zone interface modules and addressable sounders using Morley-lAS or System Sensor loop.When used with Apollo, Hochiki and Nittan loop controllers each loop supports up to 126 devices (detectors and modules).
Depending on the arrangement of user specified zones, isolation modules may also be added to the system although they are not required at loop ends.The same protocol must be used in a ZXe panel. Different protocols cannot be used in the same panel.
In multi-loop systems, the loops are scanned simultaneously.
COMMUNICATION
The ZXe control panel can support up to three optional serial communication ports. These are identified as Port B, Port C and Port D.Port B and Port C can be installed as R5485 or RS232 links and support PC front-end and panel network connections.
Port D is used for peripheral devices only and must be an RS485 link.A fourth serial port, Port A, is reserved for PC (for programming) or local printer connection.
SERIAL PERIPHERAL DEVICES
A full range of repeater panels and serial peripheral devices complements the ZXe. These devices are connected to the panel through optional serial RS485 port, Port D. Up to thirty one peripheral loop devices can be connected to one ZXe.The ZXr-A Active Repeater is a compact repeater unit, which mimics all the main indications and controls on the ZXe. It has an LCD, 6 general status LEDs and four control switches for Accept/Mute, Silence/Resound, Sound Alarms and System Reset.
The ZXr-P Passive Repeater is a compact repeater unit, which mimics all the main indications on the ZXe. It has an LCD display and 6 general status LEDs.An internal printer may be connected to the ZXe alternatively a remote printer can be connected on the RS485 peripheral bus.
For custom mimic panels, a programmable 40-way LED driver board is also available.
Any other third party devices and systems can be easily connected to ZXe using the 8-way input and 4-way output cards.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The ZXe will control a combination of up to 99 heat, smoke or multi-criteria sensors on each loop and a combination of 99 call points, monitor, control, conventional zone interface modules and addressable sounders using Morley-lAS or System Sensor loop.When used with Apollo, Hochiki and Nittan loop controllers each loop supports up to 126 devices (detectors and modules).
Depending on the arrangement of user specified zones, isolation modules may also be added to the system although they are not required at loop ends.
The same protocol must be used in a ZXe panel. Different protocols cannot be used in the same panel.
In multi-loop systems, the loops are scanned simultaneously.
The ZXe can be fully programmed on-site using the multi-function alphanumeric keypad and the three programming keys (YES, NO, ENTER).The AUTO LEARN facility saves considerable time and effort when installing a system, or when changing sensor configuration. It allows the system to learn for itself what devices have been installed on a particular loop.
Alternatively the ZXe can also be programmed using PCLINK; the PC based Upload/Download software. This option allows for the engineer to connect a laptop PC to the control panel through a dedicated serial port (Port A) and upload panel configuration, make alterations in the installation information, and finally down-load the new configuration into the panel. This is particularly convenient for panels or systems when significant amounts of location text, or complex cause and effect patterns are required.
DISPLAYS AND PRINTERS
The ZXe has 14 general panel status information warning LEDs and an alphanumeric liquid crystal display with 2 lines by 40 characters. The display is illuminated to assist viewing under dim ambient light conditions.In addition to the general status LEDs and the LCD display, the ZXe comes with 20 pairs of zone status indicators as standard ("FIRE" and "FAULT/TEST/DISABLED" indications). 20 and 60 zone extender boards give the ZXe a zone indication capacity of 40 zones or 80.
User definable text messages can be read directly from the LCD to give details of fire and fault event locations. Optional panel functions and more detail about events and devices can be accessed using the numeric keypad and following the menu driven user level options on the LCD. Additionally, when the optional printer is used, this information can be printed to provide a hard copy.The LCD serves as the primary user interface when using the manual programming option. When the numeric keypad is not in use, the display reverts to automatically scrolling through any fire alarm or fault conditions present on the panel.
PROTECTION
User controls on the front panel are password protected. Pressing any key on the panel will prompt for the appropriate level password to be entered. Authorised access to higher level functions including device isolation and configuration data entry is available through the panel keyboard and is again password protected. All configuration data and event logging is retained by non-volatile memory and is, therefore, protected against corruption or complete failure of all external power supplies. System reliability is optimised by running a fault diagnosis program, which identifies problems, which may not be found during normal system testing.NETWORKING
The ZXe can be networked with other ZXe and ZXa panels using Master/Slave architecture. Up to 13 panels can be inter-connected. The networks can be configured in two basic ways:a. Shared Zone Network: The panels act as one large system sharing zones and functions. For single site/building applications.
b. Report and Control Network: The panels work individually or as sub-systems networked for reporting and control purposes only. For multiple site/building applications.
Several sub-networks can be inter-connected using dedicated Superior Master and Sub-Master panels (ZXe only). When using this configuration up to 99 panels can be inter-connected. The LCD serves as the primary user interface when using the manual programming option. When the numeric keypad is not in use, the display reverts to automatically scrolling through any fire alarm or fault conditions present on the panel.