FRL700

LCD Repeater Panel

Installation and
Commissioning Manual
Revision 1E: Dec 2003

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CONTENTS
1.

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................2

2.

General information .....................................................................................................................................................2

3.

Technical specifications ..............................................................................................................................................2

3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.

4.

Mounting the fire brigade panel ................................................................................................................................3

4.1.
4.2.

5.

LCD Screen, indicators, control keys........................................................................................................................................2

Communication ports .....................................................................................................................................................................2
Power supply characteristics ......................................................................................................................................................2
Environmental ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Physical Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................................2
Mounting instruction .......................................................................................................................................................................3
Internal layout ....................................................................................................................................................................................4

Connecting to the fire panel .......................................................................................................................................5

5.1.
5.2.
5.3.

Connecting to a FP2000-series fire panel .............................................................................................................................5

Connecting to a FP1100/1200-series fire panel.................................................................................................................6
Suitable types of cable ...................................................................................................................................................................6

6.

Functional description .................................................................................................................................................7

7.

Settings and selections................................................................................................................................................8

7.1.
7.2.

8.

Language selection..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Language inserts...............................................................................................................................................................................8

Commissioning a FRL700.............................................................................................................................................8
8.1.
8.2.

Before switching on .........................................................................................................................................................................8

Procedure for switching on ..........................................................................................................................................................8

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
Figure 3:
Figure 4:
Figure 5:
Figure 6:

Mounting instruction .......................................................................................................................................................................3

Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Internal layout ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Connecting to a FP2000.................................................................................................................................................................5
Connecting to a FP1100/1200....................................................................................................................................................6
Panel layout.........................................................................................................................................................................................7

1. INTRODUCTION
This manual explains how to carry out the installation and commissioning of the FRL700 LCD
repeater panel.
Please note that the manual is intended as a guide only and is not to be used to replace any
local building and/or wiring codes.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION
The FRL700 LCD repeater panel is meant to repeat part of the FP2000/FP1200-series fire
panels information. Some controls can be carried out from the FRL700 as well.
The information and controls are those required by the Swedish standard SS3654 (see panel

layout for further detail).

WARNING! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.

LCD Screen, indicators, control keys

See panel layout.

3.2.

Communication ports
1 x LonWorks port for connection to the FP2000/FP1200 panel (1.5 km maximum).

3.3.

3.4.

Power supply characteristics

Input:

10-30 VDC

Max. current consumption:

100 mA @ 10V

Environmental
Enclosure protection: IP54
Temperature:

3.5.

Operation:

(-5 to +40) C

Storage:

(-20 to +60) C

Physical Dimensions
The overall dimensions are:

Width: 320mm
Height: 240mm
Depth:

60 mm

The total panel weight is 1.5 kg

4. MOUNTING THE FIRE BRIGADE PANEL

4.1.

Mounting instruction
Figure 1:

Mounting instruction

Description
4mm diameter Mounting screws (3 off)
2 20 mm diameter cable entry (4 off)
3 Earth stud
4 Cable fastening hook / Cable tie (3 off)
5 7 mm diameter mounting holes (3 off)
6 Front cover mounting screws (2 off)
7 Front panel
8 Front cover
9 Base of cabinet
1

The cables must be fastened to the cabinet by the means of the cable ties supplied. Use
appropriate cable glands on all cable entries.
The panel must be connected to earth using the earth stud (3).

Figure 2:

4.2.

Dimensions

Internal layout
Figure 3:

#
1
2

Item
Slots
Connector

Name
P7

3a

Switch

Configuration

3b

LED

Service

Internal layout

Description
For the language inserts
From top to bottom:
P7.1: Earth
P7.2: Not used
P7.3: Ground input
P7.4: 24V input
P7.5: Data (polarity insensitive)
P7.6: Data (polarity insensitive)
Press once for installation (see fire panels installation manual)
Press twice to display the general information screen
Press 3 times to display the keyboard-test screen
This LED flashes in case of installation fault:
1 second ON 1 second OFF: the item is in the unconfigured state.
2 seconds ON 2 seconds OFF: the FRL cannot establish
communication with the Fire Panel
4

5. CONNECTING TO THE FIRE PANEL

5.1.

Connecting to a FP2000-series fire panel

Figure 4:

#
1

Connecting to a FP2000
P7.4

(24V) AUX24+

P7.3

(GND) AUX24-

P7.5

DATA*

P7.6

DATA*

Description
Connect to DOL supply (AUX24)
Connect to LON interface (data)

* The data lines are polarity insensitive.

Termination resistors must be mounted on both ends of the communication line.
On the FRL700: Set jumper J2 in ON position.
On the FP2000: For detail regarding termination on the FP2000 / FP1200 refer to the
LON2000 Installation Manual.

5.2.

Connecting to a FP1100/1200-series fire panel

Figure 5:

#
1

Connecting to a FP1100/1200
P7.4

(24V)

AUX+

P7.3

(GND)

AUX-

P7.5

DATA*

P7.6

DATA*

Description
Connect to Charger board (AUX)
Connect to LON interface (data)

* The data lines are polarity insensitive.

Termination resistors must be mounted on both ends of the communication line.
On the FRL700: Set jumper J2 in ON position.
On the FP1100/1200: For detail regarding termination on the FP2000 / FP1200 refer to
the LON2000 Installation Manual.

5.3.

Suitable types of cable

CAT5 or CAT6 FTP cable is recommended for the data bus. Belden 9841 (RS485) is also
suitable.
Where the system contains only the master and one slave device most types of twisted pair
cable can be used, provided the total return-resistance doesnt exceed 100 ohms. If the
system may be expanded in the future then the cables specified in the paragraph above
should be used.
For the power cable, care must be taken that the voltage on the devices connector is still
within specification. The cables may not exceed 900m.
Example:
Length
300m
500m
800m
900m

Recommended cable type

0.4 mm diameter (AWG 26)
0.5 mm diameter (AWG 24)0.6 mm diameter (AWG 24)
0.7 mm diameter (AWG 22)

6. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Figure 6:

#
1

Panel layout

Name
Detail information

Item
LCD screen & insert at top
of LCD screen
Red LED x 3

Amber LED

Fault

4
5
6
7

Amber LED
Green LED
Red LED x 2
Blue push-button

Functions disabled
Power
Several alarms
Next alarm

Key-switch

Enable

Grey push-button

Reset

Grey push-button

LED test

10

Grey push-button

Silence alarm device(s)

10

Grey push-button

Silence buzzer

11

Buzzer

Alarm

12

Spare field

Alarm code

General Alarm

Description
Show details on the fire alarms. In case of several alarms (LEDs (6) turns
on), scrolling to next alarm is possible by the means of (7).
The LEDs turn ON-flashing each time a fire-alarm occurs on the fire
panel. Turning the key (8) enables the FRL700 controls and the flashing
turns to steady. The LEDs flash again when a new alarm occurs. The
LEDs turn OFF when the fire panel is reset.
The LED is ON when there is a fault on the fire panel. The buzzer (11) will
be activated intermittently. If the buzzer was silenced by pressing (10)
and the fault is still present on the system, subsequent faults will not
reactivate the buzzer. Any fire-alarm will override the fault.
The LED is ON when a least one function of the fire panel is disabled
The LED is ON when the device is powered.
The LED is ON when there are several fire alarms.
The screen (1) will display the next alarm when the user presses this
button. If the button is pressed while the last alarm is shown, the screen
will show the first alarm again. If this button is not pressed during 15
seconds, the screen also switches back to the first alarm.
The user has to activate this switch by the means of a firemans key to
enable the push-buttons (9) and (10). The enable position is entered
when the key is turned clockwise. The key cant be removed in the
enable position.
Resets the fire panel (fire alarm and fault conditions). If one or more
alarms remain after the reset, the buzzer will resound and the device will
re-enter the fire alarm condition. This function can only be carried out
when the key-switch (8) is in the enable position.
When the key-switch (8) is in the disabled position, pushing of the grey
push-button will perform an LED test.
Stops the fire brigade panels buzzer and the fire panels alarm devices.
This function can only be carried out when the key-switch (8) is in the
enable position.
When the key-switch (8) is in the disabled position, pressing of the grey
push-button will stop the Fire Brigade panels buzzer.
The buzzer turns ON each time there is a new alarm or intermittently
during the first fault, and turns OFF when (10) is pressed or (8) is turned.
The installer may indicate here the alarm receivers alarm code, by
writing on the internal paper insert.

7. SETTINGS AND SELECTIONS

7.1.

Language selection
Language has to be Software-Selected in the FP2000 / FP1200.

Please refer to the FP2000 / FP1200 Installation and commissioning Manuals.

7.2.

Language inserts
Inserts are available in several languages. Carefully slip the selected language inserts into the
appropriated slots on the panels front plate.

8. COMMISSIONING A FRL700
8.1.

8.2.

Before switching on
1.

Visually check the fire brigade panel for any damage that might have occurred during
installation. In particular, check for loose pieces that could have fallen into the unit.

2.

Check that all harnesses are securely plugged into the correct plug positions on the
printed circuit boards.

3.

Ensure that there is NO loose bare wiring in the fire brigade panel cabinet. This can
damage the unit.

Procedure for switching on

4.

Switch the mains power on at the fire panels power supply. The green Operation or
Power LED on the FRL700 turns ON.

5.

Follow the procedure for installation of LON devices for the Fire Panel to which you are
connecting the FRL700. This will be in the Fire Panels (e.g. FP2000) manuals.

6.

If the device is already installed, the message TOTAL ALARMS : 000 will appear. If the
device is not installed, the following message will be displayed:
FBP700 Ver.: xx.xx
No communication
Press any key
For SERVICE
Where xx.xx is the revision of firmware in the panel.

7.

Press the configuration switch. All front buttons react like the configuration switch if
there is no communication with the main panel.

8.

The Service LED, situated on the back of the front panel, will turn OFF if communication
is established. If no communication is established to the main panel the Service LED
will continue to blink slowly.

9.

If communication to the FRL700 can still not be established, ensure that the LON- bus is
correctly terminated and that no tree-topology or T-offs are used. (Refer to section 5).
Measure the resistance of the communication lines; if both ends of the bus are
terminated a value of 60 ohm should be measured. If only one side is terminated a value
of 120 ohm will be measured

10. If communication to the FRL700 can still not be established and another FRL700 panel
already installed correctly is available, the following can be done to determine if the
communication line is working properly:

Disconnect the installed FRL700 from its position.

Connect the communication wire of the new position to the previously installed
FRL700.

If the panel starts up correctly and establishes communication the

communication line is working properly and the FRL700 is faulty. The faulty unit
must then be returned to the supplier.

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