ESL 1500 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel Install & Operations Manual Aug 2001

E S L and Operations Manual 1500 Series Alarm Control Panel of Contents and Warnings 1 Overview 1 Listing Description 2 Information 2 the Panel 3 Zone Expansion and Communicator Module Installation Controls 4 Switches Condition 5 Condition 5 Verification 5 Disconnect 5 Reset 6 Condition 6 Functions 6 Test Drill 6 Wiring 7 Recommendations Precautions Wiring Checkout Procedures 10 Initiating Devices 10 Indicating Devices 10 Supplementary Contacts 10 Optional Remote Notification Devices 12 12 Programming Programming and System Checkout 13 13 14 15 A Compatible Equipment 16 B Standby Battery Power Worksheet 18 C 1500 Series Operating Instructions 19 of Figures and Tables 1 Internal Panel Configuration 3 2 ZEM or LEM Installation 4 3 Window Label Installation 4 4 Template Diagram 6 5 Class A System Wiring Diagram 6 Class B System Wiring Diagram 8 7 Power Limited Routing 8 Zone Relay Module ZRM Wiring Diagram 11 9 Zone Relay Module ZRM Placement 11 10 Terminal Connections 11 11 Local Energy Module LEM Wiring Diagram 12 12 BMB Default Settings 12 13 ZEM Default Settings 13 14 ZEM Programming Switches Location 13 1 Ordering Information 2 2 Status Indicators 5 3 Wire Resistance 9 4 Alarm Indicating Circuit Wire Size 9 5 BMB Programming Features 12 6 ZEM Programming Features 13 7 Troubleshooting Guide 14 8 Compatible Indicating Devices 16 9 Two Wire Smoke Detector Compatibility 17 10 Four Wire Smoke Detector Compatibility 17 and Warnings equipment described in this manual is Listed by Underwriters Inc for use in fire alarm signaling systems only installed in accordance with this manual and National Fire Association National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 the Electrical Code NFPA 70 the Life Safety Code NFPA and the local authority having jurisdiction AHJ The must be familiar with and understand all applicable codes beginning installation ensure proper operation of this equipment not deviate from any installation instructions in this manual not assume any installation details not shown in manual not alter any mechanical or electrical features of equipment supplied familiar with the building code fire prevention and or other authority having jurisdiction in the locale of the installation is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the wiring devices installed in the system meet current national code NFPA standards and state and local building requirements abnormal conditions AC line voltages may be on any terminal Touching any component could be and result in loss of life A short circuit can in arcing that could cause molten metal injuries to personnel minimize this possibility only qualified technicians with electrical hazards should perform these Safety glasses should be worn by such and instruments used for voltage measurement be designed for the purpose and should be in good and working order any application or installation information is not understood or not covered in this manual please contact Services 800.648.7424 800.547.2556 Overview ESL 1500 Series Control Panels are designed to provide and economical fire alarm control solutions for commer industrial residential and institutional applications The 1500 consists of three base models equipped with one Model three 1503 or five 1505 zones The unique modular makes it easy and practical to add features such as extra remote annunciators or added fire zones up to 5 models come equipped with a Basic Master Board BMB provides all common system functions for alarm fault and monitoring together with one initiating and two circuits Models 1503 and 1505 also include Zone Modules ZEM expanding the systems capability from zones up to a maximum of five zones housing is common to all three system configurations The holds all standard and optional modules as well as standby batteries for either 24 or 60 hour protection the versatile 1500 Series with the complete line of ESL smoke detectors pull stations and indicating for a reliable fire control system See Appendix A for a list UL Listed compatible devices Listings 1500 Series systems function in accordance with the National Alarm Code NFPA 72 for the foll