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      ADDRESSABLE ZFP NETWORKABLE FIRE PANELS

        ZFP is a powerful, intuitive and feature-rich range of 1 to 8 loop addressable fire panels from Shield.

        ZFP is a powerful, intuitive and feature-rich range of 1 to 8 loop addressable fire panels from Shield.

        Features

        • Third-party certified to EN54 parts 2 and 4 by Intertek
        • Communication protocol – Shield XP95/Discovery
        • Full compatibility with the Shield range of fire detectors, call points, sounders, beacons and control modules.
        • Three cabinet sizes – standard (1, 2 or 4 loops), medium (2, 4, 6 or 8 loops) and large (2, 4, 6 or 8 loops)
        • Full colour LCD touchscreen with an intuitive interface & digital QWERTY keyboard (touchscreen can be fully customized with a company logo)
        • Secure fault tolerant network (needs separate network driver PCB)
        • Up to 128 peers to peer node capacity (64 panels plus up to 64 Compact Controllers/Repeaters
        • Very flexible cause and effects
        • Wide range of Switch & Indicator modules c/w slide-in labels for straightforward customization. (Common word processor templates available online)
        • Multiple “A-Bus” peripherals (I/O Units, Relays, Sounder Extender Cards, Conventional Zone Cards, etc.)
        • Programmable via galvanically isolated USB port
        • Up to 200 separate zonal LEDs per panel (100 on standard sized cabinets)
        • 10,000 programmable and indicatable detection zones
        • Up to 38 characters of custom text per loop device
        • Wide range of supported languages
        • Emailable firmware updates (no flash programmer required!)
        • 20,000+ event memory (filterable by fire, fault and date)
        • Automatic daylight saving (BST/GMT)
        • 4 programmable operational modes
        • Optional thermal printer with front-loading paper
        • PC logging option for end-user
        • 4 GB Micro SD memory simplifies off-site configuration
        • Well-designed metal cabinets aid installation
        • 20-way heavy duty brass earth bar(s) as standard
        • 72-hour standby (plus 30 min alarm) in standard cabinets
        • Powerful engineering and commissioning functions including ‘Safe Mode’, ‘Device Manager’ and more
        • Powerful and intuitive PC programming tools
        • Optional graphical interface solutions
        • Up to 18Ah batteries in standard cabinets, 38Ah in larger cabinets.

        Technical Data

        POWER SUPPLY & CHARGER
        Mains Supply Operating Voltage 230Vac ±10% 50/60Hz 810mA max.
        Rated current 810mA Max (Standard cabinet QFNs; 1.35A Max (Medium & Large Cabinet QFNs)
        Internal power supply 5A (Standard cabinet QFNs); 5A (Medium & Large Cabinet)
        Max. continuous output current (incl. charging) 5A (Standard cabinet QFNs; 5A (Medium & Large Cabinet)
        Max. VRLA battery size and type 2 x 12V 18Ah (Standard cabinet QFNs); 2 x 12V 38Ah (Medium & Large Cabinet)
        LOOP DRIVERS
        Number of loops 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 dependents on model
        Max. output current per loop 500mA (Voltage: 25V min; 34V max)
        Communication Protocol Shield XP95 (max. 127 addressable devices per loop)
        Type of cable / Max. cable length per loop Fire resistant screened, up to 2.5mm2 / 1.5KM max length
        Max. allowable loop

        impedance/capacitance

        		 20 ohms (each conductor)
        Max. cable capacitance .27uF
        CONVENTIONAL SOUNDER CIRCUITS
        Number/type of conventional sounder 2 x 1A outputs. Protected by resettable overload circuit 19.5V min; 28V max
        Output voltage 19.5V minimum, 28V maximum
        Type of cable / Max. cable length per loop Fire resistant screened, up to 2.5mm2 / 1.5KM max length
        AUXILIARY INPUTS (PROGRAMMABLE)
        Number of auxiliary inputs 2 (Connect to 0V to trigger, Max. input voltage 27Vdc non-latching). 6800 ohm, 5%Tol, 0.25W
        EOL resistor value (supplied) 6800-ohm, 5% tolerance, 0.25W
        Trigger resistor (supplied) 470R, 0.25W
        RELAY OUTPUTS (PROGRAMMABLE)
        Number of relay outputs 2 x programmable auxiliary relays; 1 x failsafe fault relay; 1 x 24Vdc aux. power output
        Relay type & outputs 1A, 30Vdc (maximum). Voltage free, single pole changeover
        Fault relay Active when faults are present or on total power failure
        24Vdc auxiliary power output 19.5V minimum, 28V maximum. Max current 100mA.
        INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
        Standard provision All models include a Z41 Control module which comprises a full colour 4.3” touchscreen

        All mandatory EN54 indicators, 3 spare LEDs & a key switch allowing access to AL2
        Zonal Indicators Up to 200 programmable LEDs available via Switch & Indicator expansion modules
        Switches & onboard printers Multiple switch & printer configs available via Switch & Indicator expansion modules
        Switch & Indicator module capacity 2 (standard cabinets); 4 (medium cabinets); 6 (large cabinets). 1 x Z41 req. per panel
        COMMUNICATION BUSES
        On-board Serial Printer (Optional) 1 x RS232 connector
        Pager/DECT Interface 1 x RS232 connector
        Networking 1 x RS485 connector (hi-integrity fault-tolerant)
        Peripheral Bus (A-Bus) 1 x RS485 connector. Allows the connection of up to 15 A-Bus PCBs.

        Wiring requirements = 2 core plus screen plus 2 core for power.
        PC Interface Galvanically isolated USB connector (provided on the Z41 Control/Display module)
        NETWORKING
        Network type RS485(hi-integrity fault tolerant, ring wired). 1xQHN PCB required per networked panel
        Maximum no. of network nodes 128 (up to 64 x 8 loop panels and 64 x compact controllers)
        Type of cable / Max. cable length Fire resistant screened, up to 2.5mm2; 1KM between nodes; 128KM (max network length)
        Network wiring Fire resistant screened cable, up to 2.5mm2
         

        Detail

        		 Events (Fires, Faults, Disablements, Tests) & Actions (Silence/Resound Sounders, Reset) can be accepted over the network. Zones, Input & Output Groups, etch can be shared over the network

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