The C-TEC EP203 is a three zone automatic extinguisher release panel, LPCB certified to EN 12094-1 (gas extinguishing system control) and EN54-2/4. It works as a standard three zone conventional fire panel with extra circuitry to control the release of fire-suppressing gas, and is ideal for computer rooms, telecommunication centres, archive stores, museums and other areas housing expensive, dangerous or irreplaceable equipment.
Key features
- Certified to EN12094-1 and EN54-2/4 by the LPCB
- 128 x 64 pixel display
- Any combination of activated zones can start the extinguishant release sequence
- Manual release button and two keyswitches
- 3 conventional sounder circuits (two 1st stage, one 2nd stage)
- Six monitored inputs, including hold and abort
- Volt-free changeover relays for fire, local fire, 1st stage, 2nd stage, extract fan and fault
- Adjustable flood times and time-stamped event log
- 3A EN54-4 switch mode PSU; other electronics on a detachable metal bridge plate for easy installation
- RS485 connection for up to 8 remote status units; single gang economy status units also available
- Optional relay expansion boards and single gang hold/abort buttons
- System line terminator included
Technical specifications
- Zones: 3 conventional detection zones at 19-28V DC (max. 250m per circuit)
- Devices per zone: 20 detectors, or 32 detectors/manual call points combined
- Sounder circuits: 3, max. 200mA each
- End-of-line resistor: 6k8Ω
- Mains supply: 230V 50/60Hz, 810mA max.
- Internal power supply: 19V-28.5V (27V nominal)
- Output current: 1.5A continuous, 3A peak
- Batteries: 2 x 12V 7Ah VRLA in series
- Relays: 6 (fire, local fire, extract fan, 1st stage, 2nd stage, fault), volt-free single pole changeover, max. 1A at 30V DC
- Extinguishant release output: 21-28V DC, rated 1A for 5 minutes; delay 0-60s, active 1-300s, flood 60-1800s (programmable)
- Inputs: manual release, flow switch, low pressure, mode, hold, abort
- Expansion: up to 8 remote status units (2-wire RS485 + 2-wire power) and/or up to 8 economy status units
- Dimensions: back box 439mm (W) x 276mm (H) x 70mm (D); lid 467mm (W) x 293mm (H) x 29mm (D)
- Construction: metal back box and chassis, plastic lid; IP30
- Weight: 4.2kg (without batteries)
- Operating temperature: -5°C to +40°C, max. 95% relative humidity
