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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION – INTELLIGENT ANALOG
ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED
ONE-WAY/TWO-WAY VOICE COMMUNICATIONS
Revision: March, 2015
PART 1.0 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This specification provides the requirements for the furnishing, installation, programming and
configuration of a complete multiprocessor controlled, digital protocol intelligent analog addressable
fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications with
distributed amplification. The system shall include, but not be limited to, command center system
cabinetry, power supplies, amplifiers, built-in signaling line circuits (SLCs), 240 x 64 graphical LCD
display annunciator, digital alarm communicator, programmable control switches with
programmable status LEDs, intelligent analog addressable alarm initiating devices, alarm
notification appliances, auxiliary control devices, remote graphical LCD annunciators, batteries,
wiring, conduit and other relevant components and accessories required to furnish a complete and
operational Life Safety System.
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications and distributed amplification shall comply with requirements of the NFPA 72
Standard for protected premises signaling systems except as modified and supplemented by this
specification. The system shall be electrically supervised and monitor the integrity of all conductors.
The system shall be capable of supporting multiple command centers, simultaneously monitoring all
system events or being vector controlled to monitor specific individual network events. Alternate
peer-to-peer command centers shall support approved methods for transferring control functionality
from one location to another based on emergency requirements.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED
1.2.1
General Requirements
The contractor shall furnish and install a complete 24 VDC, electrically supervised, intelligent
analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice
communications and distributed amplification as specified herein and indicated on the drawings.
The system shall include but not be limited to all control panels, audio amplifiers, power supplies,
initiating devices, audible and visual notification appliances, alarm devices, and all accessories
required to provide a complete operating fire alarm system.
Basic Performance
Alarm, supervisory, warnings and trouble signals from all intelligent analog addressable
reporting devices shall report to the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications system over Class B (Style 4), or Class A
(Style 6 or 7) Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs).
Initiation Device Circuits (IDCs) shall be wired Class B or Class A.
Notification Appliance Circuits shall be wired Class B or Class A.
Audio/strobe synchronization shall be provided throughout the entire facility, without the need
for special equipment or wiring. Where required in the facility, circuits shall be capable of
being silenced with resound capability and resynchronization. Network systems shall provide
synchronization of audio/strobes over the complete network to all notification appliance circuits
and audio amplifiers.
Audio circuits shall be controlled by individual circuits built into the distributed amplifiers or by
addressable NAC modules. Circuits shall be arranged such that loss of any one (1) audio
circuit shall not cause the loss of any other circuit within the system.
A single ground or open on a signaling line circuit (SLC) shall not cause system malfunction,
loss of operating power or the ability to report an alarm.
Alarm signals reporting to the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications system shall not be lost following an AC
power failure or outage.
In addition to providing live voice communications, each distributed amplifier shall be capable
of storing up to sixteen (16) digitally recorded audio messages and/or tones for fire alarm, life
safety and non-emergency building communications. Messages shall be capable of being
transmitted based on automatic event logic or manually controlled via fire alarm command
center controls.
Multiple two-way firefighter emergency telephone communication circuits shall be capable of
being provided. Each circuit shall provide for up to five (5) remote firefighter telephones to
communicate with the fire command center(s) over supervised isolated party lines
simultaneously. If provided, means shall be included to allow firefighter telephones to be
patched into individual audio circuits, groups of audio circuits or all audio circuits for live voice
communications.
1.2.2
Listings and Certifications
All fire alarm system equipment shall be listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL) [UL, FM, and ETL] for its intended purpose.
1.2.3
Manufacturers/Distributors Services
The following supervision shall be provided by a factory trained, NICET certified, service
technician from the authorized distributor of the fire alarm equipment. The technician shall be
trained and shall have a minimum of two (2) years of service experience in the fire alarm industry.
The technician’s name shall appear on equipment submittals and a copy of his manufacturer’s
training certificate shall be sent to the project engineer. The technician shall be responsible for
the following items:
1. A pre-installation visit to the job site, to review equipment submittals and to verify the
method by which the system is to be wired.
2. During the installation the certified technician shall be on site or make periodic visits to
verify installation and wiring of the system. He shall also supervise the completion of
conduit rough, wires pulled into conduit and wiring rough, and ready for trim.
3. Upon completion of wiring, final checkout and certification of the system shall be made
under the supervision of this technician.
4. At the time of the formal checkout, technician shall give operational instructions to the
owner and or his representative on the system.
1.3
STANDARDS
The fire alarm equipment and installation shall comply with the current provisions of the following
standards and shall be listed for its intended purpose and be compatibility listed to insure integrity
of the complete system.
1.3.1
National Electric Code, Article 760
1.3.2
National Fire Protection Association Standards
NFPA 70
NFPA 72
NFPA 101
National Electrical Code
National Fire Alarm Code
Life Safety Code
1.3.3
Local and State Building Codes
BOCA, National Building Code, Mechanical Code, Fire Prevention Code
1.3.4
Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction
1.3.5
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
All equipment shall be Listed by an OSHA approved Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(i.e.: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc, Intertek – ETL, Factory Mutual) for its intended purpose, per
the following applicable standards:
ANSI/UL864
Control units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
Local Signaling Unit
Central Station Signaling Protected Premises Unit
Remote Signaling Protected Premises Unit.
Water Deluge Releasing Unit
ANSI/UL268
Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
ANSI/UL268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications
ANSI/UL217
Smoke Detectors for Single Stations
ANSI/UL521
Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
ANSI/UL228
Door Holders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
ANSI/UL464
Audible Signaling appliances
ANSI/UL1638 Visual Signaling appliances
ANSI/UL38
Manually Activated Signaling Boxes
ANSI/UL346
Waterflow indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
ANSI/UL1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
ANSI/UL1711 Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
1.3.6
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
All audio/visual notification appliances and manual pull stations shall comply with the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
The contractor shall submit three (3) complete sets of documentation within thirty (30) calendar
days after award of the purchase order. Indicated in the document will be the type, size, rating,
style, catalog number, photos, and /or catalog data sheets for all items proposed to meet these
specifications. The proposed equipment shall be subject to the approval of the specifying
architect/engineer and no equipment shall be ordered or installed on the premises without that
approval.
NOTE: Submittal of shop drawings shall contain at least three (3) copies of original manufacturer
specification and installation instruction sheets. Subsequent information may be copies. All
equipment and devices on the shop drawings to be furnished under this contract shall be clearly
marked in the specification sheets.
Supplier qualifications shall be submitted indicating years in business, service policies, warranty
definitions, NICET certification, and completion of factory training program and a list of similar
installations.
Contractor qualifications shall be supplied indicating years in business and prior experience with
installations that include the type of equipment that is to be supplied.
The contractor shall provide hourly Service Rates, performed by a factory trained/certified
technician for this installed life safety system with the submittal. Proof of training and
authorization shall be included with the submittal. These hourly service rates shall be guaranteed
for a 1-year period.
1.4.1
Contract Close-Out Submittals
Deliver two (2) copies of the following to the owner’s representative within Thirty (30) days of
system acceptance. The closeout submittals shall include:
1. Installation and programming manuals for the installed system.
2. Point to point diagrams of the entire system as installed. This shall include all connected
analog addressable smoke detectors and addressable field devices.
3. All drawings must reflect device address as verified in the presence of the engineer
and/or end user.
1.4.2
Warranty
Warranty of all materials, installation and workmanship shall be for a one (1) year period, unless
otherwise specified. A copy of the manufacturer warranty shall be provided with the close out
documentation.
1.4.3
Products
This specification must be conformed to in its entirety to ensure that the installed and
programmed system will accommodate all of the requirements and operations required by the
building owner. Any specified item or operational feature not specifically addressed prior to the
bid date will be required to be met without exception.
Submission of product indicated to be equal to those specified herein will be considered as
possible substitutes only when all of the following requirements have been met:
1. Any deviation from the equipment, operations, methods, design or other criteria specified
herein must be submitted in detail to the specifying Architect or Engineer a minimum of
ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled submission of bids. Each deviation from the
operation detailed in these specifications must be documented in detail, including page
number and section number which list’s the system function for which the substitution is
being proposed.
2. A complete list of such substituted products with three (3) copies of working drawings
thereof shall be submitted to the approved Architect and/or Consulting Engineer not less
than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled submission of bids.
3. The contractor or substitute bidder shall functionally demonstrate that the proposed
substitute products are in fact equal in quality and performance to those specified herein.
1.4.4
General Equipment and Materials Requirements
All equipment furnished for this project shall be new and unused. All components shall be
designed for uninterrupted duty. All equipment, materials, accessories, devices and other
facilities covered by this specification or noted on the contract drawings and installation
specification shall be best suited for the intended use and shall be provided by a single
manufacturer. If any equipment provided under this specification is provided by a different
manufacturer, that equipment shall be “Listed” as to its compatibility, by a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL), if such compatibility is required by the standards.
1.4.5
Satisfying the Entire Intent of these Specifications
It is the contractor’s responsibility to meet the entire intent of these specifications. Deviations
from the specified items shall be at the risk of the contractor until the date of final acceptance by
the architect, engineer, and owner’s representative. All costs for removal, relocation, or
replacement of a substituted item shall be at the risk of the electrical contractor.
PART 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1
GENERAL
2.1.1
Intelligent Analog Addressable Fire Alarm System with Integrated Emergency One-Way/Two-Way
Voice Communications with Distributed Audio Amplification
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall be a constitution of Advanced AxisAX products. The distributed audio
amplifiers shall be panel networked audio amplifiers with full synchronization of multiple
messages.
The system shall be modular in design allowing for the continuous expansion of both power
supplies and amplifiers to meet the installation’s present and future requirements. The system
shall be designed with a minimum of 20% spare capacity of all circuits. Power supplies shall be
supervised for low/no battery, battery cell failure, loss of AC power and shall charge batteries
based upon installation environment temperature.
The audio portion of the system shall contain at least one microphone bus amplifier and shall be
expandable with single or multiple audio amplifier boosters. Audio amplifier boosters shall be
capable of expanding system audio requirements (wattage). Each remote amplifier booster must
be self-contained and capable of storing and broadcasting at least sixteen (16) independent field
programmable messages.
The system shall be modular in design capable of expanding control and status of notification
zones based on installation requirements. The system shall have the capability of adding remote
supervised microphones (with full control or all-call paging only capabilities) to the systems
primary microphone bus amplifier.
The system shall have day/night sensitivity capabilities on detectors and be capable of supporting
a minimum of 126 analog addressable devices per SLC. Analog addressable devices shall be
expanded by adding additional signaling line circuits (SLC) to a maximum of 504 intelligent
analog addressable devices per fire alarm panel, and shall be networkable to other panels up to a
maximum of 200 intelligent analog addressable fire alarm systems with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications. SLC circuits shall maintain a nominal 24 VDC to
analog/addressable devices during loss of AC power, when operating on batteries.
The system shall have a built-in full featured user/operator interface control and annunciator
composed of a 240 x 64 graphical LCD display, individual system status LEDs, and an
alphanumeric keypad for field programming and control of the entire system. Additional full
featured and/or user-programmed limited functionality network graphical LCD displays shall be
capable of being added to the system based on installation requirements. These additional
displays shall be capable of being programmed for vectoring (building partitioning) control based
on system/network event status and control requirements. The user/operator interface control
and annunciators shall be capable of supporting custom keys and functions including manual key
access and/or password protection. In addition, when multiple control centers are provided, they
shall be capable of being programmed for control center in-control lockout, allowing only one
control center to be in-control at a time. With control center in-control operation request, grant
and deny access control buttons shall be available.
The system shall contain an integral Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) digital
alarm communicator. The communicator must allow programmability for a minimum of SIA-300,
Contact-ID by Zone and Contact ID by Point reporting to a central station.
The system shall automatically test analog addressable smoke detectors in compliance with
NFPA 72 Standards to ensure that they are within listed sensitivity parameters and must be listed
by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for their intended purpose.
Each intelligent detector shall individually compensate for the accumulation of contaminants that
affect detector sensitivity; if sensitivity is going to be compromised a dedicated maintenance alert
signal (differentiated from trouble condition) shall be generated at the fire alarm system. This
maintenance alert signal shall be capable of being emailed to various individuals. The system
shall be capable of providing, on demand, detector clean status in a user friendly format (clean
status shall range from 0 to 100% dirty).
The system shall have the capability of viewing all system software revision numbers and must
be able to support upgrade of the core operating software in the field to meet new installation and
feature requirements.
The System shall have an auto-learn feature that can automatically enroll all properly connected
accessories into a functional system within 60 seconds of powering up the panel. Systems that
do not have these capabilities will not be accepted.
The system shall be capable of being networked via Class A (X [Style 7]) or Class B (Style 4)
wiring (twisted shielded or fiber optic) with a total network wire length of 66,000 feet.
2.1.2
Main System Microprocessors
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall include a minimum of four microprocessors; one for the main system,
one for each signaling line circuit (SLC), one for the intelligent amplifier, and one for each
switching regulated power supply.
The microprocessors shall communicate with, monitor, and control all internal and external
interfaces within the intelligent fire alarm and emergency voice communications system. Each
microprocessor shall include flash memory for program storage and a "watch-dog" timer circuit to
detect and report microprocessor failure.
The microprocessors shall contain and execute all programming for specific action to be taken
based on system status changes. Such programming shall be held in non-volatile programmable
memory and shall not be lost if both the system primary and secondary power supplies fail.
The intelligent fire alarm and emergency voice communications system shall provide a real-time
clock for device programmable time functions, time stamping system displays, printers, and
historical files.
The microprocessors shall contain flash memory capabilities for easy upload/download of future
product upgrades and enhancements.
All clock, date and historical file information shall be maintained during AC and DC power loss.
2.1.3
User Interface Graphical Display
The user interface graphical display shall provide all the controls and indicators for use by the
system operator and may also be used to program various system operational parameters.
The user interface graphical display shall include status information and custom alphanumeric
labels for all system zones and intelligent devices.
The user interface graphical display shall be a backlit graphical LCD (liquid crystal display)
providing 240 x 64 characters. It shall provide 17 LEDs (light emitting diodes), consisting of
power, alarm, supervisory, trouble, pre-alarm, test, P.A.S., disable, NAC silenced, NAC trouble,
NAC disabled, programming, and five field programmable LEDs based on installation
requirements.
The user interface graphical display shall include a 12-button keypad and 5-button
arrow/checkmark for the control, programming and diagnostic capabilities of the intelligent analog
addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice
communications. Entry of numeric, alphanumeric and various other character sets shall be
available through these buttons. Up to twelve programmable passwords shall be available with
various password access capabilities programmable based on installation needs to prevent
unauthorized system access, control and/or programming by unapproved individuals. In addition,
remote user interface graphical displays can be configured with an optional key switch access for
further unauthorized protection.
The user interface graphical display shall include the following user operator buttons: Reset, ACK
(Acknowledge), Silence, Resound, Drill and three (3) programmable function buttons.
The user interface graphical display shall contain eight programmable switch inputs which can be
utilized for connecting project specific switches (keyed or non-keyed) for various control by-pass
or other functionalities.
The user interface graphical display shall include a contrast adjustment feature for the backlit
display, to allow optimum viewing/display. In addition, the backlit display shall minimize current
consumption during AC failure, by turning off the backlit feature during AC power failures.
2.1.4
Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs)
All signal line circuit (SLC) wiring shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70, the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and also comply with article 760 of the NEC.
Each SLC communications shall be 100% digital, providing power and communications for all of
the intelligent detectors and intelligent modules over a single pair of wires. The SLC shall be
capable of NFPA Class A, Class B with or without loop isolation operation. Each SLC shall
incorporate a separate voltage regulator to minimize inherent problems with fluctuating voltages.
As a 100% digital circuit, each SLC shall be capable of providing optimum performance with
enhanced transient false alarm protection.
Each SLC, in conjunction with its associated microprocessor, shall process individual intelligent
device status. Intelligent device status shall be determined by the individual device’s
microprocessor and communicated to the associated SLC microprocessor. Device status shall
include real-time and device historical information for normal, alarm, trouble, disablement and test
conditions. The system shall provide for device status lookup on demand and shall have the
capability of extracting this information to an Advanced, real-time field service tool for
maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. Systems that don’t offer a user friendly real-time
field service tool for device/system information and historical extraction shall not be considered
equal.
Each individual intelligent smoke detector shall also perform automatic detector testing,
environmental adjustment and automatic drift compensation to meet strict detector maintenance
requirements. If during automatic intelligent detector maintenance, a problem is found, this status
shall be communicated to the associated SLC microprocessor for processing. In addition, this
information shall be capable of being accessed via the fire alarm system display and a real-time
field service tool. In depth status information shall also be capable of being emailed to appropriate
individuals. Intelligent detectors that do not perform automatic detector testing, environmental
adjustment and automatic drift compensation internally, but rely on the fire alarm system to
perform this functionality shall not be considered equal.
Each SLC shall be capable of providing a minimum of .5 Amps of power for intelligent looppowered devices such as relays, open area sounders, sounder beacon bases and visual
beacons.
In real-time, proper SLC operating characteristics shall be capable of being validated by a built-in
intelligent system voltage and current meter. The intelligent voltage and current meter shall be
capable of displaying samples within the communication signaling of the SLC to give optimum
consistency of information. Systems requiring the use of an independent voltmeter shall not be
considered equal due to lack of availability, potential errors and erratic information based on SLC
communication signals. In addition, all voltage, current and device status information shall be
capable of being accessed via the internet utilizing a secured/password protected ipGateway
interface.
Each SLC shall be capable of distances of 14,000 feet (@ 12 AWG, twisted). For retrofit
applications, the system shall be capable of supporting untwisted, unshielded wire.
To avoid adverse conditions during loss of AC power, each SLC shall contain circuitry to maintain
normal operating voltage levels. Systems that don’t maintain normal voltage levels, but vary
based on battery voltage availability shall not be considered equal.
SLC devices shall include analog addressable photoelectric detectors, multi-sensor detectors,
ionization detectors, heat detectors, CO detectors, sounders bases, open area sounders, sounder
beacon bases, visual beacons, addressable input modules, output modules and notification
appliance modules. Devices shall be capable of supporting sub-address features and there shall
be not limit to the number of any particular device type up to a maximum of 126 per SLC circuit.
In addition, each CO detector shall incorporate an integral sounder capable of signaling both the
industry standard temporal 4 (life safety) and temporal 3 (fire alarm) signals.
2.1.5
Emergency One-Way/Two-Way Voice Communications
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall include microphones, firefighter telephones, amplifiers, power
supplies, switch controls and status LED indications to meet the complete requirements of the
installation.
To accommodate future expansion, the integral amplifiers of the intelligent analog addressable
fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall be
designed around a “building block” approach where the amplifier is completely flexible and
scalable to accommodate small standalone to large networked system applications.
The amplifier shall be a dual 40 Watt amplifier capable of being field configured for 80 Watts of
power or 40 Watts of power with 100% backup.
Each amplifier shall be capable of communicating with the intelligent analog addressable fire
alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications via RS485
network communication or contact trigger inputs.
To reduce wiring, minimize distance restrictions and to maximize the benefits that distributed
systems provided, amplifiers shall be distributed throughout the facility. To provide enhanced
survivability, each intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with associated networked
amplifiers shall be a standalone entity, allowing message generation locally if communications
failure with other intelligent analog addressable fire alarm systems.
The amplifiers of the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications shall be capable of providing a high quality 400hz to
4khz response across 25 Volt RMS or 70 Volt RMS speakers. To not burden the most common
25 Volt RMS installations, 70 Volt RMS shall be accomplished by installing an optional 70 Volt
RMS converter.
Each audio amplifier shall provide industry standard messages and tone combinations for fire
alarm evacuation, alarm alerting, mass notification and other non-emergency messaging.
Customization of installations shall be provided with each amplifier capable of storing up to 16
messages. Each message shall have the capable of being prioritized based on system status and
message importance.
Amplifiers shall provide for full network automatic synchronization of all amplifier output channels.
This synchronization shall include resynchronization after any area paging and during alarm
cascading. Systems that do not automatically synchronize/resynchronize all amplifier output
channels throughout the system and peer-to-peer network shall not be considered equal.
In addition to providing internal messages, each amplifier shall have the capability of
broadcasting an external audio signal via an on-board audio booster input.
Detailed status and trouble indications shall be available at each amplifier with further
troubleshooting diagnostic information available at the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm
system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications user graphical
display.
Switch controls shall be available to select individual speakers, audio circuits, zones and/or
groups/areas for options such as: all-call paging, selective area paging, paging evacuation zones,
paging alert zones, paging inactive areas, evacuation message generation, alert message
generation and any other installation required message generation across the entire (networked)
system.
Local and/or remote microphones shall be capable of being provided which allow live voice
command priority over any amplifier stored recorded message(s).
2.1.6
Firefighter Telephone System
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall have the capability of accommodating single or multiple firefighter
telephone risers for use with remote addressable firefighter telephone modules, allowing
firefighter telephone-to-command center communications in a party-line format.
Each telephone riser shall accommodate up to thirty-five (35) addressable fire fighter telephone
modules. Up to six (6) telephone risers can be added to a single intelligent analog addressable
fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications as required
for the installation. The system shall be capable of communicating with a minimum of 5 remote
firefighter phones per telephone riser simultaneously in a party-line format.
When a firefighter telephone is plugged into a remote addressable firefighter phone jack or a
telephone is removed from its cradle in a firefighter warden station, a call-in signal shall be sent to
the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications command center. The call-in signal shall sound a distinct tone and
indicate via an LED the specific remote addressable firefighter phone jack/ warden station calling
in. In addition, output controls shall be programmable during off-hook/plug-in and phone
connection status events to silence localized sound systems, etc. Pressing the associated
firefighter telephone button will silence the call-in tone, and allow for communications with the
remote addressable firefighter telephone. There shall be a programmable button at the command
center that allows firefighters to quickly view all phone circuit status; telephones calling in,
telephones online and telephones presently on hold.
It shall be possible to selectively patch-in any firefighter telephone to the intelligent analog
addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice
communications audio circuits (all-call or selectively).
2.1.7
IP Internet Interface
An intelligent access secured/password protected ipGateway internet interface shall be provided
that will gather real-time information from a standard built-on-board web browser giving visual and
audible indication of the status of the complete intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system
with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications, including all associated
network nodes.
The state of each network node, including alarm, supervisory, warning and trouble conditions as
well as the status of individual devices (such as analog values of intelligent addressable devices)
and voltage/current readings of various panel I/O’s on the network shall be capable of being
displayed at any time in a user-friendly clear and concise manner
In addition to providing real-time remote access to the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm
system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications and its network
nodes, the ipGateway internet interface shall be capable of being configured to provide email
notification, via an email server, of all system/installation status changes. Status events such as
alarms, warnings, pre-alarms, supervisory, troubles and disablements shall be capable of being
sent via email to various designated email accounts based on time-of-day and day-of-week
settings. Specific custom user text messages shall be configurable for any email, providing
precise and accurate information immediately to critical personnel.
2.1.8
Network and RS232 Interfacing
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall have an integral RS232 port for interfacing to an NRTL Listed
electronic data processing (EDP) peripheral or other local/remote serial devices. The RS232 port
shall allow for the use of printers, local/remote Advanced virtual panel software and PC
connections to upload/download field configuration programming of the system. In addition to the
RS232 port, the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency oneway/two-way voice communications shall have an integral USB port for upload/downloading of
field configuration programming.
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall also include an internal RS485 port for the connection of audio
amplifiers, switch modules, I/O annunciator drivers, conventional zone modules and various other
optional modules.
A Network Card (Class B or Class A [X Style 7]) shall be available for the connection of peer-topeer network devices such as; additional intelligent fire alarm systems, additional intelligent
analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice
communications, remote graphical displays (with or without control capabilities), IpGateways and
other network interfaces.
The peer-to-peer network shall isolate all node and network ground conditions from one network
node to another. Network systems that do not isolate grounds on a panel-by-panel and network
node-to-node basis shall not be considered equal.
It shall be possible to interrogate the peer-to-peer network wiring from any graphical display
connected to the network. Interrogation shall include network ground voltage monitoring, data
packets received, bad packets, number of communication failures, and number of Class A (X
[Style 7]) communication failures at each individual network node. This interrogation feature shall
be historical from the date of installation, with technician reset capabilities while troubleshooting
issues. Networks that do not provide a means for technicians to interrogate network wiring and
problems to pinpoint installation issues shall not be considered equal.
2.1.9
Enclosures
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall be housed in a Listed cabinet suitable for surface or semi-flush
mounting. The cabinet shall be corrosion resistive.
The door shall provide a key lock (equivalent with installed intelligent manual pull stations) and
shall include a glass or other transparent opening for viewing of all indicators, switches and
graphical display.
2.1.10 All interfaces and associated equipment shall be protected so that they will not be affected by
voltage surges or line transients consistent with ANSI/UL 864 standard.
2.1.11 Optional components shall be provided for NFPA 72 auxiliary and remote station fire alarm
systems as well as a digital alarm communicator (DACT) for NFPA 72 central station systems.
The DACT shall meet all current NRTL Listing requirements for delayed AC fail reporting,
communicate general system status and provide the option of communicating the zone or point
status of any SLC device to the central station.
2.1.12 Power Supply
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall include as a minimum two switching power supplies capable of
operating on 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
The power supplies shall provide a minimum of 5.0 amps of filtered and regulated power for
amplifiers, notification appliance circuits (NACs), resettable, and non-resettable power
requirements.
It shall be possible to expand system power requirements by adding additional power supplies to
meet all the necessary power requirements of the installation.
Power supplies shall provide temperature compensated battery charging for 24 or 60 hours of
standby using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge. The temperature
compensated circuitry shall extend the life of the system batteries by minimizing/maximizing the
charger current based on ambient temperature surrounding the batteries. In addition, the
batteries shall be continuously load tested by the power supply/charger to confirm optimum
performance when required. Chargers that do not temperature compensate charge the batteries,
test the batteries and recognize battery cell failures shall not be considered equal.
The power supplies shall be power-limited using fuse-less, quick-acting electronic circuitry
meeting the latest ANSI/UL 864 requirements.
2.1.13 Operators Controls
Acknowledge Button
Activation of the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications ACK (acknowledge) button in response to new
alarms, supervisory, warnings and/or troubles shall silence the local panel piezo and change
the alarm, supervisory and trouble LEDs from flashing to steady-ON.
Depression of the ACK (Acknowledge) button shall also silence all network remote graphical
displays and/or additional intelligent fire alarm system piezo sounders if programmed for this
functionality.
Silence Button
Activation of the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications silence button shall cause all programmed
notification appliances and relays to return to their normal state. The selection of notification
appliance circuits and relays that are silenceable by the silence button shall be field
programmable within the confines of all applicable standards. The intelligent analog
addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice
communications software shall include silence inhibit, auto-silence timers, and an option to
silence various other system functions, as deemed necessary.
Resound Button
Activation of the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications resound button shall cause all silenced notification
appliances and relays to return to their programmed alarm functionality.
Reset Button
Activation of the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications reset button shall cause all latched initiating devices,
appliances or zones, as well as all associated, reset controlled, output devices and circuits, to
return to their normal state. Programmable latching outputs, that ignore system reset, shall
be available for controlling the reset of various outputs (fans) via a dedicated reset button.
Drill Button
Pressing and holding the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications drill button, for 20 seconds, shall
activate all programmed notification appliance circuits. The drill function shall latch until the
intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications drill button is held for another 20 seconds.
Keypad/Menus
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/twoway voice communications shall include a programmable password access menu that shall
allow users with proper password to:
View various system status events including; off-normal conditions, input/output device
status, history logs, network diagnostics, module software levels, and panel input/output
circuit voltages and currents.
Disable I/O groups of devices, zones, or individual devices.
Enable I/O groups of devices, zones, or individual devices.
Test zones, devices, display, system piezo, and RS232 peripheral device.
Print I/O status, troubles, disabled devices, and history logs.
Program the intelligent fire alarm and emergency voice communications system.
Switch/LED and LED Modules
Each intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency oneway/two-way voice communications shall be capable of supporting switch/LED and/or LED
modules capable of providing 256 switch inputs and 768 LED outputs for customizing
operator control and status indications. Switches and LEDs shall be easily fieldprogrammable to meet all installation requirements. Any switch/LED or LED module shall be
capable of being remotely located from the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system
with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications, so that control and/or
status indication can be provided where needed within the facility. Programming of switches
and LEDs shall be completely flexible including allowing the programming of various switch
and LED I/O criteria’s and flash rates of LEDs.
2.1.14 Printer
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall be capable of accommodating a supervised or unsupervised printer
to provide hard-copy printout of all changes in status of the system and shall time-stamp such
printouts with the current time-of-day and date. The printer shall be capable of being configured to
print all status events or selected status events (events shall include as a minimum; alarms,
warnings, troubles, test status, disablements, reset, acknowledge, silence and resound). In
addition, the printer shall be capable of printing restoral status of any off-normal event. Not only
shall the printer be vectored for specific printing, network printing shall also be available with
vectoring of information/status across the network. The system shall also include a service
diagnostic mode printing feature, allowing the printing of event change status of all system
processors, including those associated with the addressable devices. This diagnostic printing
shall allow service/installation technicians the capability of pin-pointing specific device and wiring
issues during installation. Systems that do not offer extensive diagnostics via processor-toprocessor communications shall not be considered equal. The printer shall communicate with the
intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications using the base card interface complying with standard EIA-232D.
2.1.15 Field Programming
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications and its respective devices (i.e. intelligent smoke detectors, modules) shall
be programmable, configurable and expandable in the field without the need for special tools or
electronic equipment and shall not require field replacement of any electronic circuitry.
All programming may be accomplished through the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm
system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications user interface
graphical display, as well as through the use of a standard PC with an Advanced PC-NeT field
configuration software tool. All field-defined programs shall be stored in non-volatile memory and
shall not be lost if AC mains and/or battery is lost.
The programming function shall be enabled with a password that may be defined specifically for
the system when it is installed. Four levels of password protection shall be provided in addition to
a key-lock on the cabinet. Level one (untrained user) allows restricted access to basic system
controls. Level two (authorized user) allows full access and control of system functions such as
zone disable or manual on/off commands (level two access and control programmable) . Level
three (programming) allows programming of all system features and functions. Level four
(firmware upgrade) is the highest level, which permits flash programming of system firmware.
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall have a minimum of 12 passwords which shall be freely
programmable for level access capabilities and level functionalities.
Programming the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications shall not interfere with normal operation and fire
protection. No system alarm processing shall be compromised during system programming,
including during uploading/downloading of system configuration files. If an alarm condition is
detected during programming operation, the system shall perform all fire protection functionality
as intended.
A special program check function shall be provided within the field programming tool and during
uploading to the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency oneway/two-way voice communications so that any errors in programming and non related input to
output relationships are highlighted for programmer user correction. Products that do not offer
extensive programming checks and balances for correct operation shall not be considered as
equal.
An auto-learn function shall be provided to quickly program initial functions of the system within
several seconds. During this operation, intelligent devices connected to the signaling line circuits
shall be automatically installed without labor intensive operator key commands and the using of
additional electronic equipment to program each individual device. Auto-learn programming shall
be capable of being imported to a standard PC using an Advanced field configuration program.
In addition, if future devices are added or deleted from the system the auto-learn feature shall be
capable of reading these changes without deleting the existing system programming. Systems
that delete existing programs during auto-learn shall not be considered equal.
2.1.16 Specific System Operations
Alarm Verification: The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall be capable of utilizing alarm verification
on any or all intelligent smoke detectors or conventional detection zones. Separate building
areas (smoke zones) shall be capable of being created to avoid alarm verification functionality
from one area (smoke zone) affecting alarm verification of other areas (smoke zones).
Disable: Any zone, programmed group, or individual device connected to the system shall be
capable of being enabled or disabled through intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system
with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications user interface graphical
display(s), switches allocated for such functionality, and/or through input devices programmed for
enable/disable functionality.
Intelligent Device Reporting: The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall be able to display or print the following
point status diagnostic functions; device status, device type, device label, device zone
assignments and program parameters.
System Status Reports: Upon command from an operator with proper password access system
status reports shall be capable of being generated and printed.
Device Sensitivity Reports: Upon command from the operator, intelligent detector clean values
shall be capable of being read for all detectors connected to the system. In addition, a real-time
service tool shall be provided that allows for real-time extraction of such information for use within
the service tool itself, or for exporting to other tools such as Microsoft Excel.
System History Event Log: The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall contain a historical event log capable of
storing a minimum of 5,000 events, with 500 events dedicated to fire alarm status to avoid critical
alarm events being overwritten by non-critical status events. In addition to the panel’s historical
event log, each SLC circuit shall historically store individual device information (Date Created,
Last Activated, Last Tested, Last Disable and Last Enabled) for viewing and real-time service tool
extraction. Systems that do not offer extensive historical reporting of system and individual
devices shall not be considered equal.
Automatic Detector Maintenance Alert: The intelligent smoke detectors shall automatically
interrogate themselves and analyze for proper detector responses over a period of time. If any
intelligent smoke detector on an SLC loop reports a reading that is below or above normal limits,
then the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency oneway/two-way voice communications will enter a maintenance warning mode, and the particular
detector will be annunciated on the system graphical display, and printed on the optional printer if
so provided. This feature shall in no way inhibit the receipt of alarm conditions in the system, nor
shall it require any special hardware, special tools or computer expertise to perform.
Individual intelligent detector maintenance information shall remain with the intelligent detector,
even if the intelligent detector is removed from its present location and placed in another location
in the facility.
Software Zones: The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications shall be capable of being programmed for up to 200
software zones (networked systems 1000 software zones). All intelligent devices may be field
programmed, to be grouped into these zones for control activation and annunciation purposes.
Systems that utilize limited programmability, such as general alarm operation, are unacceptable.
2.1.17 Intelligent System Maintenance
Input/output circuit voltages/currents are critical diagnostic tools during installation and
maintenance of any fire alarm system. For this reason, the system shall include an integral realtime intelligent multi-meter (voltage/current) with the capability of monitoring NAC circuits,
batteries, charger, grounds, auxiliary supply voltages, and SLC circuits (out/in for Class B / A [X
Style 7]).
In addition to the intelligent multi-meter, the system shall include status monitoring of main
system switch inputs and relay outputs. This status monitoring shall be viewable at any time by a
qualified service technician for diagnostic and troubleshooting assistance. This status monitoring
shall also be available via a secured, password protected ipGateway internet interface.
2.2
SYSTEM OPERATION
2.2.1
Alarm
When a device indicates an alarm condition the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system
with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall respond to the alarm
within 3 seconds. All system output programs assigned via “Dynamix” I/O relationship
programming to be activated by the particular alarming device shall be executed, and the
associated system outputs (notification appliances, amplifiers and/or relays) shall be activated.
The alarm LED and local piezo (buzzer) on the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system
with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications and remote annunciator(s)
shall light and sound. The LCD(s) shall prompt the user as to the number of current events
present on the system. All alarm status information shall be stored in the historical event memory
log for later review. Historical event memory logs must be available at the intelligent analog
addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice
communications and at all remote display and control centers. Network event logging shall be
programmable on a panel by panel basis for centrally located network recording.
When the alarmed device is restored to normal, the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm
system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall be required to
be manually reset to clear the alarm condition, except that the alarms may be silenced as
programmed.
An alarm shall be silenced by the silence button at the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm
system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications or remote display and
control center, if programmed for such functionality. When silenced, this shall not prevent the
resounding of subsequent events if another event should occur (alarm resound feature). When
alarms are silenced the silenced LED on the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with
integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications, any remote displays and control
centers shall remain lit, until the alarmed device is returned to normal or a resound occurs. If
multiple event types occur simultaneously, the system display shall automatically prioritized these
events (alarm, supervisory) and maintain a tally of the total number of each event type.
2.2.2
Supervisory
When a device indicates a supervisory condition the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm
system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications output programs
assigned via “Dynamix” I/O relationship programming to be activated by the particular supervisory
device shall be executed. The supervisory LED and local piezo (buzzer) on the intelligent analog
addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice
communications and remote annunciator(s) shall light and sound. The LCD(s) shall prompt the
user as to the number of current events present on the system. All supervisory status information
shall be stored in the historical event memory log for later review. Historical event memory logs
must be available at the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications and at all remote display and control
centers.
When the supervisory device is restored to normal, the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm
system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall return to
normal, unless the individual device has been programmed to require a system reset to clear the
event.
A supervisory event that has been programmed to activate specific NAC outputs (i.e.: sounder
bases in specific areas) shall be silenceable from the system silence button. When silenced, this
shall not prevent the resounding of subsequent supervisory events if another event should occur
(supervisory resound feature). When supervisory NACs are silenced the silenced LED on the
intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications, any remote displays and control centers shall remain lit, until the
supervisory event is returned to normal or a resound occurs.
2.2.3
Troubles
When a device indicates a trouble condition, the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system
with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall activate all output
programs assigned via “Dynamix” I/O relationship programming to be activated by the particular
trouble condition. The trouble LED and local piezo (buzzer) on the intelligent analog addressable
fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications and remote
annunciator(s) shall light and sound. The LCD(s) shall prompt the user as to the number of
current events present on the system. All trouble status information shall be stored in the
historical event memory log for later review. Historical event memory logs must be available at
the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications and at all remote display and control centers.
When the device in trouble is restored to normal, the control panel shall be automatically restored
to normal. The trouble piezo (buzzer) signaling shall be capable of being silenced by activating
the system ACK (acknowledge) button, this silencing shall not prevent the resounding of the
piezo if additional subsequent events occur.
2.2.4
Supervision methods
Each SLC loop shall be electrically supervised for opens, shorts and ground faults in the circuit
wiring and shall be so arranged that a fault condition on any loop will not cause an alarm to
sound. All SLC loops of the installation shall be synchronized in communications to provide
immunity to cross talk potentials. Additionally, every addressable device connected to the SLC
will be supervised and individually identified if in a fault condition. The occurrence of any fault will
light a trouble LED and sound the system trouble sounder, but will not interfere with the proper
operation of any circuit which does not have a fault condition.
Each indicating appliance circuit shall be electrically supervised for opens, shorts, and ground
faults in the circuit wiring and shall be so arranged that a fault condition on any indicating
appliance circuit or group of circuits will not cause an alarm to sound. The occurrence of any fault
will light the trouble LED and sound the system trouble sounder, but will not interfere with the
proper operation of any circuit which does not have a fault condition.
PART 3.0 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
3.1
CONTROL UNIT
3.2
System Cabinet
3.2.1
Mounting
The system cabinets shall be red or grey in color, and can be either surface or flush mounted.
The cabinet door shall be easily removable to facilitate installation and service.
3.2.2
Audible System Trouble Sounder
An audible system trouble sounder shall be an integral part of the intelligent analog addressable
fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications. Provisions
shall also be provided for an optional supervised remote trouble signal.
3.2.3
Power Supply and Charger
The entire system shall operate on 24 VDC, filtered switch mode power supply with the rated
current available of 5 Amps. The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall have battery charging circuitry capable
of complying with the following requirements:
Sixty (60) hours of battery standby with five (5) minutes of alarm signaling at the end of this sixty
(60) hour period (as required per NFPA 72 remote station signaling requirements) using
rechargeable batteries with automatic charger to maintain standby gel-cell batteries in a fully
charged condition.
OR
Twenty-four (24) hours of battery standby with five (5) minutes of alarm signaling at the end of
this twenty-four (24) hour period (as required per NFPA 72 central station signaling requirements)
using rechargeable batteries with automatic charger to maintain gel-cell batteries in a fully
charged condition.
The power supply shall comply with ANSI/UL 864 for power limiting.
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall indicate a trouble condition if there is a loss of AC power, if the
batteries are missing or if insufficient capacity to support proper system operation in the event of
AC failure. A “Battery Test” will be performed automatically every minute to check the integrity of
the batteries. The test must disconnect the batteries from the charging circuit and place a load on
the battery to verify the battery condition.
In the event that it is necessary to provide additional power one or more of the model additional
power supply with or without integral charges shall be capable of being added to the system.
3.2.4
Connections and Circuits
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall be connected to a separate dedicated branch circuit in accordance
with the National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72, National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70, and the
local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
The circuit and connections shall be mechanically protected.
A circuit disconnecting means shall be accessible only to authorized personnel and shall be
clearly marked “FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT CONTROL”.
PART 4.0 ACCESSORY COMPONENTS
4.1
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated
emergency one-way/two-way voice communications shall be capable of
supporting the following Advanced AxisAX devices/modules:
AX-CTL
AX-PSU (-6)
AX-RL
AX-NET
AX-MOXA
D9068P
AV-AMP-80
AV-V70
AV-ZS
AV-MIC
AV-TEL
AV-TEL-MCCS
AV-TEL-RISE6
AV-TEL-REM
AX-ASW-16
AX-LED16RY
AX-LED32R
AX-LED32Y
AX-LPD
AX-NAC
AX-012
AX-ANN-C
AX-ANN-D
AX-LAN
AX-CZM
AX-CTY
AX-I/O-48
AX-PSN-64
1 or 2 Loop Base Card
Expansion Power Supplies
4, 8, or 10 Point Relay Cards
Style 4 or 7 Ad-Net-Plus Network Interface Module
Network Fiber-Optic Converter Module
Integral Digital Alarm Communicator
Audio Amplifier Module
70 Volt RMS Audio Converter
Amplifier Audio Zone Splitter Module
Command Center Microphone with Enclosure
Command Center Firefighter Telephone with Telephone Risers
Multi Command Center Firefighter Telephone
6-Way Firefighter Telephone Riser Module
Remote 6-Way Firefighter Telephone Riser Enclosure
16 Switch/48 LED Module
16 Red/Yellow LED Annunciator Module
32 Red LED Annunciator Module
32 Yellow LED Annunciator Module
2 Way SLC/ 2 Way NAC Expander Module
2 Way NAC Expander Module
Panel Mounted Thermal Strip Printer
Graphical LCD Remote Annunciator with Control (Style 4 or 7)
Graphical LCD Remote Annunciator without Control (Style 4 or 7)
IpGateway with Remote Monitoring, Diagnostics and Email Capabilities
Conventional Zone Module
Master Box City Tie Module
16 Switch Inputs and 48 LED Driver Output Module
Remote NAC and Power Supply/Battery Charger 6.0 Amp
AX-PSN-106
AV-VB
4.2
Remote NAC and Power Supply/Battery Charger 10.0 Amp
Remote Audio Amplifier Booster with Integral Power Supply/Charger
Signaling Loop Devices
The intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications shall support the operation of 126 total devices per SLC loop without
regard to device type. The following devices shall be supported:
58000-650ADV
58000-550ADV
58000-750ADV
58000-450ADV
45681-800ADV
AX-SL-DAA
AX-SL-DA4R
MS-KA/R
55000-863ADV
55000-805(6)ADV
55000-830(31)ADV
55000-765ADV
55000-790ADV
55000-820ADV
55000-859ADV
55000-825ADV
55000-750ADV
45681-321ADS
45681-242ADS
45681-321ADS
MB-SDRT-AA
AX-APS2-F1
AX-APS2-F2
56000-005ADV
Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detector
Intelligent Ionization Smoke Detector
Intelligent Multi-Sensor Smoke Detector
Intelligent Heat Detector
Intelligent CO Detector with Multi Tone Sounder Base
Intelligent 2 Wire Duct Detector (Ion or Photo)
Intelligent 4 Wire Duct Detector (Ion or Photo) with Relay
Remote Test Switch for Duct Detector
Addressable Relay Module
Addressable Monitor Module
Addressable Mini Monitor Module
Addressable DIN Rail Mount Monitor Module
Addressable Dual Monitor Module
Addressable I/O Module
Addressable 120VAC I/O Module
Addressable NAC Module
Loop Isolator Module
Loop Isolator Detector Base
Detector Base with Form C Relay
Detector Isolation Base
Intelligent Temporal/Steady Signaling Sounder Base
Addressable Single Action Manual Pull Station
Addressable Dual Action Manual Pull Station
Addressable Polycarbonate Pull Station
4.3
Furnish and install, where shown on the drawings, the following devices
4.3.1
Signaling Appliances
Speakers and Speaker/Strobes
Speakers shall be wall or ceiling mounted capable of producing various alarm, MNS and other
non-emergency tones and messages in addition to live voice communications. The speakers
shall be provided with incremental tap settings of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 or 4 watts. Minimum dBA
ratings at 1/4 watt shall be 76.7dBA and at 4 watts 87.9dBA. Tap settings shall be adjustable
with field selectable jumper pins. The speakers shall also have an optional strobe capability, refer
to strobe requirements below. All field wiring connections shall be made via in-out terminal
connections and all speakers and speaker/strobes shall be UL, CSFM and BS&A/MEA listed and
comply with all local, state and federal fire alarm codes/standards.
Horns and Horn/Strobes
The horns shall be wall or ceiling mounted producing a peak output of 100dBA or greater at
24VDC as measured in an anechoic chamber. The horn shall be selectable for either continuous
or temporal tone output with the temporal signal having the ability to be synchronized throughout
the entire installation. The horns shall also have an optional strobe capability, refer to strobe
requirements below. All field wiring connections shall be made via in-out terminal connections
and all horns and horn/strobes shall be UL, CSFM and BS&A/MEA listed and comply with all
local, state and federal fire alarm codes/standards.
Strobes
The visual strobes shall be wall or ceiling mounted having a 1Hz flash rate regardless of input
voltage. Strobes shall have tamperproof field selectable candela options (wall: 15, 30, 60, 75
and 110cd, ceiling: 15, 30, 75, 95 and 115cd) to meet installation area requirements. All field
wiring connections shall be made via in-out terminal connections and all strobes shall be UL,
CSFM and BS&A/MEA listed and comply with all local, state and federal fire alarm
codes/standards.
4.3.2
Intelligent Smoke Detectors
Photoelectric smoke detectors shall be Advanced 58000-650ADV dedicated processor smoke
detectors.
Multi Sensor smoke detectors shall be Advanced 58000-750ADV dedicated processor smoke
detectors. The muIti sensor shall combine photoelectric and thermal sensing technologies to
monitor two types of fire signatures (smoke and heat). In addition, the multi sensor shall be
capable of supporting a sub-address for individual thermal sensing technology to allow for
additional project specific thermal event monitoring.
Ionization smoke detectors shall be Advanced 58000-650ADV dedicated processor smoke
detectors.
Each intelligent smoke detector shall be addressed through an associated twist lock detector
base. Addressing of smoke detectors in the detector head shall not be considered equal, as this
method of addressing creates potential errors during installation and maintenance. Detector
bases shall permit direct interchange with all Advanced intelligent detectors. Intelligent sounder
bases and/or loop powered sounder beacon bases shall be required in areas requiring localized
temporal/steady signaling. A vandal security-locking feature shall be available on all bases for
those areas requiring security protection.
Each smoke detector shall have two programmable flashing status LEDs for visual supervision.
When the detector is actuated, the flashing LEDs shall latch on steady. All detector sensitivity
shall be capable of being programmed and measured by the intelligent analog addressable fire
alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications without the
need for external test equipment.
It shall be possible to perform a sensitivity test of all detectors without the need of generating
smoke or heat. This test method shall simulate the effects of products of combustion/heat in the
chamber to ensure testing of the detector circuitry.
All detectors shall restrict entry of dust and air turbulence and have a mesh insect screen.
Electronics of the unit shall be shielded to protect against false alarms from E.M.I. and R.F.I.
4.3.3
Heat Detectors
Heat detectors shall be Advanced 58000-450ADV intelligent analog/addressable heat detectors.
Heat detectors shall be programmable for different activation temperatures and rate-of-rise
functionality. Heat detectors shall also utilize the same type of detector base as the Advanced
smoke detectors.
4.3.4
Duct Detectors
Duct Detectors shall be Advanced AX-SL-DAA, intelligent 2-wire (ion or photo) or AX-SL-DA4R,
intelligent 4-wire (ion or photo) with sub-addressable relay based on installation and HVAC
control requirements.
4.3.5
Manual Pull Stations
Manual pull stations shall be Advanced AX-APS2-F1 or F2 (single or dual action) with breakglass rod and key operated reset so designed that after actual activation the manual pull station
cannot be restored to normal except by use of a key. The manual pull station reset key shall be
keyed identical to the intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency
one-way/two-way voice communications.
An operated manual pull station shall visually indicate operation at a minimum distance of fifty
feet, front or side and shall incorporate a red LED which illuminates steady to indicate a positive,
visual indication of operation. Manual pull stations shall be constructed of die cast metal with
clearly visible operating instructions on the front of the stations in raised letters.
Stations shall be suitable for surface mounting on matching backbox, or semi-flush mounting on a
standard single-gang box, and shall be installed within the limits defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) dependent on manual pull station accessibility or per local requirements.
Manual pull stations shall be listed by a NRTL for their intended purpose.
OR
Polycarbonate dual action pull stations shall be Advanced 56000-005ADV. The polycarbonate
dual action pull stations shall be easily recognizable during an activation state via a red
illuminated status LED and yellow activation stripe. During quiescent condition the red status
LED shall flash indicating proper communications with the fire alarm control panel.
The polycarbonate pull station shall be suitable for both surface, via Advanced 56000-006ADV
back box, and semi-flush mounting on a standard single-gang electrical box.
The polycarbonate pull station shall comply with both ADA and ADAAG requirements.
Access to and resetting of the polycarbonate pull station shall be via a key lock identical to the
intelligent analog addressable fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way
voice communications.
4.3.6
Remote Graphical LCD Annunciators shall be Advanced AX-ANN-C, AX-ANN-D
annunciators.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator shall communicate with the intelligent fire alarm and
emergency voice communications system via a true peer-to-peer network. The annunciator shall
include a 240 x 64 backlit graphical LCD display, identical to the intelligent analog addressable
fire alarm system with integrated emergency one-way/two-way voice communications LCD
display. Two versions of the remote graphical LCD annunciator shall be available; one with
system control capabilities and one without controls. The control annunciator shall provide all the
same controls that are available on the intelligent fire alarm and emergency voice
communications system. A local piezo sounder shall also be included on each remote graphical
LCD annunciator. Control buttons of the remote graphical LCD annunciator with controls shall be
capable of being programmed for key switch enable operation.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator shall be a graphical LCD (liquid crystal display) display
providing 240 x 64 characters. It shall provide 12 LEDs (light emitting diodes), consisting of
Power, Alarm, Supervisory, System Trouble, Pre-Alarm, Test, Disable, and five field
programmable LEDs based on installation requirements.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator shall include a 12-button keypad and 5-button
arrow/checkmark for the control, programming, and diagnostic capabilities. Entry of numeric,
alphanumeric and various other character sets shall be available from these buttons. Up to twelve
programmable passwords shall be available with various password access capabilities
programmable based on installation needs to prevent unauthorized system access.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator with control capabilities shall include the following user
operator buttons; RESET, ACK (Acknowledge), SILENCE, RESOUND, and DRILL.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator shall include a programmable switch input which can be
utilized as an access enable switch or for connecting a project specific switch (keyed or nonkeyed) for a control/by-pass function.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator shall be capable of being programmed for limited or full
system access and control. In addition, it shall be possible to program the remote graphical LCD
for sector base (alarm only, trouble only, etc.) information reporting and control. Remote
annunciators that cannot be programmed for these functionalities shall not be considered equal.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator shall include an RS-232 and USB port for device
programming.
The remote graphical LCD annunciator shall include a contrast adjustment feature to allow
optimum viewing/display.
4.3.7
Batteries
Batteries shall be 12 volt, gel-cell type (two required).
Batteries (two required) shall have sufficient capacity to power the intelligent fire alarm and
emergency voice communications system for not less than twenty-four hours plus 5 minutes of
alarm upon a normal AC power failure.
The batteries are to be completely maintenance free. No liquids are required. Fluid level checks
refilling, spills and leakage shall not be required.
PART 5.0 - WIRING
5.1
Installer’s Responsibilities
The installer shall coordinate the installation of the fire alarm equipment.
All conductors and wiring shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
It shall be the installer’s responsibility to coordinate with the supplier, regarding the
correct wiring procedures before installing any conduits or conductors.
5.2
Installation of System Components
System components shall be installed in accordance with the latest revisions of the
appropriate NFPA pamphlets, the requirements contained herein, National Electrical
Code, local and state regulations, the requirements of the fire department and other
applicable authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
All wire used on the fire alarm system shall be Listed as fire alarm protection
signaling circuit cable per National Electrical Code, Articles 760.
PART 6.0 – WARRANTY AND FINAL TEST
6.1
General
The contractor shall warrant all equipment and wiring free from inherent mechanical and electrical
defects for one year (365 days) from the date of final acceptance.
6.2
Final Test
Before the installation shall be considered completed and acceptable by the awarding
authority, a test of the system shall be performed as follows:
The contractor’s job foreman, a representative of the owner, and the fire
department shall operate every building fire alarm device to ensure proper
operation and correct annunciation at the control panel.
At least one half of all tests shall be performed on battery standby power.
Where application of heat would destroy any detector, it may be manually
activated.
The communication loops and the indicating appliance circuits shall be opened in at least two (2)
locations per circuit to check for the presence of correct supervision circuitry.
When the testing has been completed to the satisfaction of both the contractor’s job foreman and
owner, a notarized letter cosigned by each attesting to the satisfactory completion of said testing
shall be forwarded to the owner and the fire department.
The contractor shall leave the fire alarm system in proper working order, and, without additional
expense to the owner, shall replace any defective materials or equipment provided by him under
this contract within one year (365 days) from the date of final acceptance by the awarding
authority.
Prior to final test the fire department must be notified in accordance with local requirements.
6.3
As Built Drawings, Testing, and Maintenance Instructions
6.3.1
As-Built Drawings
A complete set of reproducible “as-built” drawings showing installed wiring, color coding, and wire
tag notations for exact locations of all installed equipment, specific interconnections between all
equipment, and internal wiring of the equipment shall be delivered to the owner upon completion
of system.
6.3.2
Operating and Instruction Manuals
Operating and instruction manuals shall be submitted prior to testing of the system. Three (3)
complete sets of operating and instruction manuals shall be delivered to the owner upon
completion. User operating instructions shall be provided prominently displayed on a separate
sheet located next to the control unit in accordance with ANSI/UL 864 Standard.