Solo 2 Response

Single Loop
Analogue Addressable
Repeater Panel

Installation
Commissioning
& Operating Manual

Issue 01 July 2002

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Index

1. Introduction....................................................................................................... 3
2. Safety............................................................................................................... 3
3. Installation ........................................................................................................ 3
4. Cabling ............................................................................................................. 4
5. Powering the Panel .............................................................................................. 4
6. Operation .......................................................................................................... 5
7. Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 5
Annex 1. – Typical Solo 2 Response Panel Layout. ......................................................... 6
Annex 2. – Solo 2 Response Main PCB Details (K5003)................................................... 7

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1. Introduction

The Solo 2 response has a liquid crystal display and LED's to duplicate all of the indications displayed at the main
control panel. Controls are also provided to evacuate, silence, and reset after insertion of the enable controls key.

Up to 16 Solo 2 repeaters can be connected to a main panel via a simple 2 wire screened cable wired radially from the
main panel.

The repeaters are automatically configured by the main control panel with the correct time, date and configuration
data, thereby simplifying installation and commissioning.

Repeater panels can be fitted with optional printers.

Volt free contacts for fire and fault are also provided for local signalling or plant control.

Each repeater requires a 230V AC mains supply and a single 7 ampere hour sealed acid battery to maintain operation
for 24 hours in the event of a mains failure.

The AC power requirement for the repeater panel will be less than 50 VA at all times.

2. Safety

IMPORTANT - READ THIS SECTION FIRST!

Suppliers of articles for use at work are required under section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure
as reasonably as is practical that the article will be safe and without risk to health when properly used. An article is not
regarded as properly used if it is used "without regard to any relevant information or advice" relating to its use made
available by the supplier.

This product should be installed, commissioned and maintained by or under the supervision of competent persons
according to good engineering practice and:-

i) IEE regulations for the electrical equipment of buildings.

According to the provisions of the act you are therefore requested to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that
you make any appropriate information about this product available to anyone concerned with its use.

This equipment is designed to be operated from 220-240V AC mains supplies and is of class I construction. As such it
must be connected to a protective earthing conductor in the fixed wiring of the installation.

Failure to ensure that all conductive accessible parts of this equipment are adequately bonded to the
protective earth will render the equipment unsafe.

3. Installation

Installation of the panel should be carried out by qualified personnel only.

The electronic components within the panel are vulnerable to physical damage and damage by electrostatic
discharges. It is advisable to wear a wrist strap designed to prevent the buildup of static charges within the body,
before handling any electronic circuit boards. Never insert or remove boards or components with the power on.

Mounting the Cabinet

The site chosen for the location of the panel should be clean and dry and not subject to shock or vibration. The
temperature should be in the range 5° to 35° C, the humidity should not exceed 95%.

Remove the cover using the socket key provided and store it in a safe place.

Using the chassis as a template, mark the position of the fixing holes, ensuring that the wall is flat at the chosen
location. Drill and plug the wall then fix the cabinet using all fixings. Refit the circuit board assembly and connect the
wires to the transformer and battery.(See annex.1)

Do not fix the cover back at this stage as access will be required to terminals and switches inside.

The polarity of the battery connection should be carefully checked before proceeding.

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4. Cabling

Cables should be brought into the cabinet using the knockouts provided and using couplers to maximise the space
within the enclosure.
The screen should be connected to the "SHD" terminal of the "Comms" connector
The maximum size of cable that can be terminated is 2.5 mm.
The communications protocol is highly immune to noise but sensible segregation from known noise generating sources
such as mains cables is recommended.
A screened, twisted pair cable should be used for the communications such as Belden 9271.
The last repeater or the furthest from the main control panel, must have the terminating switch (switch 3) in the on
position.
The control panel requires a 230V AC supply that should be derived from a separate fused spur labelled "fire alarm -
do not switch off". The mains supply must include an earth conductor connected to the fixed installation earthing
system.

Note: Maximum cable length from main panel to last repeater is 1200 metres.

5. Powering the Panel

Ensure that the panel is free from swarf, wire ends, knock out discs and any other debris.

Set the address switch (switch 4) to the required number. This switch is in hexadecimal notation. Refer to annexe 2.

Ensure that the main panel is configured to operate with the required number of repeaters. (Refer to configuration
software help files).

Turn on the mains supply and connect the stand-by battery.

Note:

The repeater cannot be powered by the battery until the mains is switched on.

The repeater will now automatically load the configuration stored at the main panel and at the end of the initialisation
period will show the normal indications.
If the display shows a repeater or link fault at the end of the initialisation, check the integrity and polarity of the 2 core
comms cable and that repeaters are configured at the main panel. This will be indicated by flickering leds on the
repeater driver board. The two red LED’s on the repeater panel main board should also flicker to indicate
communications are in progress.

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6. Operation
Under normal circumstances, only the green "Power On" led will be lit and the display will show the time, date and (if
configured by the main panel) the installers name.

All repeaters will display any event occurring at the main control panel within a few seconds of the occurrence of the
event.

The controls on the repeater will only become active after the enable control key is inserted.

With the controls enabled the fire alarm sounders can be silenced, (by operation of the Silence Alarms button)
sounded, (by operation of the Evacuate button) or reset (by operation of the Reset button). The reset button will
become operative only after the sounders have been silenced.

The more events button is operative without prior operation of the enable switch and allows queued events (indicated
by E.G. 001/002 in the right hand side of the display) to be viewed by scrolling through them.

Similarly, pressing the More Events button for 3 seconds allows access to the printing menus which can be scrolled
using the Up and Down buttons and selected using the Enter button.

If the repeater is fitted with a printer it is possible to:

a) Disable the printer

Note: The printing menus are not available if the printer is disabled.

7. Maintenance

The repeater panel requires minimal maintenance other than ensuring that the leds and display remain visible at all
times by occasionally cleaning the front of the panel with a damp cloth.

The battery charger is designed to maintain the batteries in optimum condition. However, sealed lead acid batteries
have a limited life and should be tested once a year and replaced every five years.

Operation of the repeater should be included in the testing of the fire alarm system as defined by BS5839: part 1.

The repeater panel should remain in a prominent position and be visible at all times. It should never be obscured by
building, alteration, furniture or storage.

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Annex 1. – Typical Solo 2 Response Panel Layout.

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Annex 2. – Solo 2 Response Main PCB Details (K5003).

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