C-TEC EP 3 Zone Automatic Extinguisher Release Panel (EP203)
Product Details for C-TEC EP 3 Zone Automatic Extinguisher Release Panel (EP203)
The C-TEC EP203 3 Zone Automatic Extinguisher Panel is LPCB certified to EN 12094-1 (the European standard for Fixed Firefighting Systems – Components for Gas Extinguishing Systems) and EN54-2/4.
The EP203 is one of the most feature-rich extinguisher release panels on the market. Specifically designed for use in areas housing expensive, dangerous or irreplaceable items of equipment, it features an intuitive 128 x 64 pixel display that gives clear and concise feedback to the user, installer and commissioning engineer. It has six monitored inputs (including hold & abort), a time stamped log, adjustable flood times and volt-free changeover relays for fire, local fire, 1st stage active, 2nd stage active, extractor fan and fault.
All of the panel’s electronics – apart from its powerful 3A EN54-4 switch mode PSU – are mounted on a detachable metal bridge plate for ease of installation. A wide range of ancillaries are also available including remote status units, hold-off & abort buttons, line terminators and relay boards.
Key Features of the EP203 |
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> Certified to EN54-2/4 and EN12094-1 by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)
> Functions as a standard 3 zone fire panel with additional circuitry for controlling the release of fire-suppressing gas > 128 x 64 pixel display > Any combination of activated zones can be programmed to automatically start the panel’s extinguishant release sequence > Manual release button and two keyswitches > 3 conventional sounder circuits (two x 1st stage, one x 2nd stage) > Powerful 3A EN54-4 switch mode PSU > Wide range of monitored inputs and auxiliary outputs > Abort and hold inputs > Time-stamped event log > RS485 connections for up to 8 flush or surface remote status units with their own LCDs, manual release and mode switches Single gang economy status units also available > Wide range of engineering functions > Optional relay expansion boards and single gang abort & hold buttons > Ideal for use in computer rooms, telecommunication centres, archive storage areas, museums, etc > System line terminator included |
| Brand | C-TEC |
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| Manufacturer Part No. | EP203 |
| Primary Power Source | Mains Powered (230V) |
| System Type | Conventional |
| Number of Zones | 3 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
FAQ’s for C-TEC EP 3 Zone Automatic Extinguisher Release Panel (EP203)
Product Specification for C-TEC EP 3 Zone Automatic Extinguisher Release Panel (EP203)
| Approvals/certifications |
Certified to EN12094-1 and EN54-2 & 4 by the LPCB. |
| Mains supply |
230V 50/60Hz. |
| Mains rated current |
810mA max. |
| Internal power supply |
19V-28.5V (27V nominal). Ripple 7V maximum (battery fault). |
| Total output current limited to |
1.5A @ 230Vac continuous, 3A peak (ImaxA eq 800mA). |
| Quiescent current |
40mA (on mains fail). Zone quiescent 2mA max. |
| Max battery size and type |
2 x 12V 7Ah VRLA connected in series. |
| No. of detector zone circuits |
3 @ 19-28Vdc (Max. length per circuit is 250m). |
| Max. devices per detector zone |
20 detectors (or 32 detectors/manual call points combined). |
| No. of conventional sounder circuits |
3 (two x 1st stage; one x 2nd stage). Max. length per circuit is 50m). |
| EOL resistor value |
6800Ω 5% Tol. 0/25W (blue, grey, red, gold). |
| Max. sounder output current |
3 x 200mA. |
| Auxiliary relays |
Six: (1) Fire; (2) Local Fire; (3) Extract Fan; (4) 1st Stage; (5) 2nd Stage; (6) Fault. Volt free single pole changeover. Max. switch current 1A; Max. switch voltage 30Vdc. Five additional relays |
| Other outputs |
Extinguishant release (21-28Vdc, rated at 1A for 5 mins). Programmable to delay by 0-60 seconds; to be active for 1-300 seconds and to flood for 60-1800 seconds. |
| Auxiliary inputs |
Six: (1) Manual Release; (2) Flow Switch; (3) Low Pressure; (4) Mode; (5) Hold; (6) Abort. 8K-2KΩ normal; 1.8K-200Ω active; 150-0Ω short circuit. EOL value: 6K8 +/-5%, 0.25W. |
| Indicators |
Multiple indicators are provided – refer to the EP203 instructions for details. |
| Expansion connections |
Yes – for up to 8 x Remote status units (2 wire RS485 + 2 wire power) and/or up to 8 x Ecomomy status units (2 wire power + 2 wire mode select). |
| Product dimensions (mm) |
439 W x 276 H x 70 D mm (back box); 467 W x 293 H x 29 D mm (lid). |
| Construction & finish |
Metal back box; metal chassis' plastic lid. |
| IP Rating |
IP30. |
| Weight |
4.2kg (without batteries). |
| Operating conditions/temperature |
-5ºC to +40ºC. Max relative humidity: 95%. |
