Fire Detection Control Panel FMZ 4100
The Minimax fire detection control panel
FMZ 4100 is a compact function centre
with high availability, combining all the ad-
vantages of modern micro-electronics.
The reliable and reasonably priced line
technology is ideal for the monitoring of
large areas. In addition, digital information
can be transferred from each detector
thus enabling, amongst other things, indi-
vidual single alarm identification. As a re-
sult of this, it is possible to combine many
small areas or rooms in only one detector
group. The activated detector can then be
clearly identified on the LC display of the
fire detection control panel.
The heart of the control panel is a micro
processor controlled analysis unit. This
unit is responsible for all monitoring and
control functions and because of its in-
built automatic interrupt control function
it can react to alarm signals without delay.
The panel itself is monitored by a watch-
dog timer which is reactivated each time
data passes through the cyclic running
programme. If the trigger impulse fails to
appear, the programme controlled alarm
analysis is interrupted in order to avoid
any faulty functioning. In this case, the
alarm evaluation continues to function by
means of an emergency operational cir-
cuit. In the case of interference, maximum
only one plug-in unit will fail to function
due to the parallel operation of the diffe-
rent analysis units. It is also possible to
exchange defective components without
any operational interruptions occuring.
The fire detection control panel FMZ 4100
contains all of the essential performance
features of the earlier Minimax devices.
Additionally, it fulfills all requirements of a
modern comprehensive safety-informa-
tion system with an integrated detector
identification system and a large LC dis-
play as well as having a report printer, sta-
tus and intervention system and an inter-
face to building adminstration systems.
These features enable an exact evaluation
of the incoming alarms so that prevent-
ative measures may be carried out quickly.
Minimax's experience collected over many
years in the field of evaluation and assess-
ment of fire characteristics is to be found
in an extensive, error-tolerant analysis
software. The software enables the sys-
tem to differentiate between alarm signals
and spurious ( parasitic) signals. By means
of a dialogue between the fire detection
control panel and himself, the user is led
through the necessary operational phases
thereby ruling out, to the greatest possible
extent, all possibility of problems arising
from incorrect operating or stress influ-
enced abnormal behaviour in the case of
alarms or disturbances.
The fire detection control panel FMZ 4100
fulfills the highest safety requirements
which are, of course, indispensable in the
field of fire protection. The control panel
including the system's components are in
accordance with the valid guidelines,
norms and regulations – especially VDE
and EN 54 – and is approved by the
”Verband der Schadenversicherer“ (VdS,
Association of German Property Insurers).
Design variants
The fire detection control panel is a modu-
lar extendable 19" unit assembly system.
Even in its smallest basic design (GAB 32),
it is capable of accomodating 2 x 32 fire
alarm groups and 32 primary control
groups, besides the central equipment
such as the power supply unit, battery and
main alarm tripping.
In the larger model (GAB 128), the system
can be extended to 3 x 128 groups by
means of additional plug-in zone modules.
In this case, a common central plug-in unit
(master system) takes over the overriding
control procedure for the otherwise au-
tarkic plug-in zone modules (master-slave
process).
A total combination of 3072 groups can be
obtained by joining together up to 8 stand-
ing cabinets of the above type.
FMZ 4100 - GAB 32
is extendable, with each device having 32
automatic and contact giving fire alarm
groups as well as primary control groups
for the electrical monitoring and for the
operating of the important function alarm
devices such as alarm horns, release sol-
enoids, etc.
Wall
mounted
cabinet 15U
FMZ 4100 - GAB 128
is extendable, with each device having 128
automatic and contact giving fire alarm
zones as well as primary control groups.
Upright cabinet 31U
Each group is connected to the line card
via line termination cards. Using one line
card, it is possible to supply, evaluate and
monitor 4 alarm groups for automatic fire
alarms, 4 alarm groups for contact giving fire
alarms and 4 primary control groups. A re-
duced version can be supplied when only
4 automatic fire alarm groups are required.
The alarm signals recorded in the fire con-
trol panel are digitalized and are then, in
comparison between normal condition and
actual condition, compared with the pro-
grammed values in the non-volatile mem-
ory. In the case of negative results, either
an alarm signal or an interference signal
(e.g. ”wire breakage“, ”short circuit“, ”de-
tector removed“) is produced. A redundant,
independent alarm circuit continues to con-
duct the alarm even in the case of inter-
ference or breakdown of the control sys-
tem.
Important alarm devices are connected to
the quiescent current monitoring of the pri-
mary control groups.
Detector identification system
(ZID-V)
This is a system component which func-
tions independently from the analysis unit.
It displays selectively the position and type
of the activated, defective or removed de-
tectors.
The main component of this device is a
microcontroller which additionally and uni-
directionally requests data from the detec-
tor via a secondary network. A specially
developed analysis software checks the
detector’s signal for accuracy and then
evaluates it. The obtained results are trans-
mitted asynchronously to the analysis unit
via FIFO-circuits where they are then dis-
played on a comprehensive 8 x 40 figure
alpha-numerical LC display.
The detector identification system, the al-
pha-numerical clear text display and the
report printer complement each other and
together form an important information
system thus enabling the quick introduc-
tion of decisive and appropriate measures.
Extinguishing control
for the fire extinguishing system
The system component ”extinguishing
control“ is used to control single and multi-
Alarm and graphics reporting system
zone fire extinguishing systems. It func-
tions independently from the other sys-
tems of the fire detection control panel
and therefore has its own display and
operating panel.
Each extinguishing zone is controlled and
monitored by an autarkical functioning ex-
tinguishing control card. All the important
components which are necessary for the
trouble-free functioning of an extinguishing
system (e.g. detectors, release and alarm)
devices are connected to the extinguishing
control system. In the case of alarm, the
extinguishing control system registers and
analyses the detector signal, sounds
the fire alarm and activates the pre-pro-
grammed control function as well as the fire
extinguishing system.
Programming
The fire detection control panel FMZ 4100
can be programmed for different applica-
tions. For this purpose a special configur-
ation programme has been developed
which transforms the physical values of
entered characteristics (e.g. alarm thres-
hold, short circuit threshold, etc.) into a
”language“ understandable for the micro-
controller. In this way, the user has the
maximum amount of flexibility which, for
instance, is required when extending
already existing systems.
Programming is greatly simplified by the
use of modern ”pull-down-menu-techni-
ques“ and easy-to-understand input in-
structions.
Secondary groups
The fire detection control panel FMZ 4100
can be equipped with free programmable
relays in order to enable further alarm or-
ganization, for example: the disconnection
of the air conditioning, the interruption of
the manufacturing process, the opening of
smoke vent flaps, etc. 2 break contacts
(b-contacts) and 2 make contacts (a-con-
tacts) with a maximum contact load of 2
amperes are available for each relay. The
operating and logical combination of the
relays is determined for each specific sys-
tem by means of the Minimax configu-
ration programme. The standard functions
are as follows: operating tripped by alarm,
pre-alarm and interferences as well as the
disconnection of fire detector groups.
ZID-V detector
Serial interfaces
The fire detection control panel FMZ 4100 Scheme of control panel FMZ 4100
has standard serial interfaces for connec-
tion to external equipment, e.g. alarm and
Fire brigade
graphics reporting system or printer, as operating panel
well as enabling communication with a
superordinate administration system. An
additional microcontroller circuit which has
been especially developed for the oper- Report
ating of repeater panels as well as exter- printer
nally situated control devices can exchange
information with the fire detection control Building
Serial
panel via a serial interface. There are 768 management interface
programmable outputs available for the system
operating of the LEDs in a repeater panel. Alarm and
Additionally, the microcontroller has a seri- graphics re-
al interface for data transmission, e.g. for a porting system
desk-top printer. The fire detection control
Repeater
panel FMZ 4100 offers further interfaces
panel
for fire brigade control panels as well as for
the so-called ”public main alarm“. An alarm Network
signal can be automatically transmitted fur- Slave control interface
ther to an external service, e.g. fire brigade, panels
by means of the main alarm function. Addi-
Operator panel
tional VdS standard interfaces are avail- extinguishing
able for the connection of fire detection control
equipment from other manufacturers to the Manual
FMZ 4100 extinguishing control system. release

Special applications Second

release
Spark extinguishing systems Field termi-
nation card
The possibility of realizing special applica- Extinguishing extinguish- Multi-zone
tions of fire detection and extinguishing delay ing system extinguishing control system
technology were taken into consideration control
during the development of the fire detec- EMI
System protection
tion control panel FMZ 4100. These spe- monitoring
cial applications are, for example, spark
extinguishing systems for the wood indus- Automatic Field termination
try, fire suppression systems for paint card for primary
release control zones
spraying plants as well as for the protec- EMI protection
tion of equipment in computing centres. If
one takes the spark extinguishing system
as an example, it can be seen that this sys-
tem can be connected to the control panel
without any special or additional analyzing
electronics. All the requirements neces-
sary for operating a spark extinguishing
system such as adjustable extinguishing
times for each extinguishing area, moni- CO 2 low pressure system CO 2 / Argon high
toring of the extinguishing agent supply, pressure system
electrical monitoring of heat tapes and O
leak detectors are to be found in the stan- •
•
dard programme of the control panel. It is, •
therefore, guaranteed that the evaluation •
•
of spark alarms as well as the operating of
the automatic extinguishing system will be
carried out with virtually no delay.

Gas detectors
A gas detector is an autonomous subsys- FMZ 4100 multi zone Fire protection for
tem that can be easily integrated in the CO2 extinguishing control panel paint spraying plants
FMZ 4100 fire detection control panel.
Owing to the increasingly complex chemi-
cal processes used in industry, gas detec-
tion at an early stage is often the main
element of a safety scheme and is accor-
dingly very suitable for combination with
fire detection and fire systems. A display
continuously indicates the gas concentra-
tions in the gas detectors. If the gas con-
centration measured exceeds a preset li-
mit, external equipment can be activated
via secondary control lines. All measured
data is passed on to the FMZ 4100 where
it is recorded. This assures the traceability
of events even after a lengthy period.
 Fire brigade Mimic panel Fire brigade
key box main alarm

Field termi- Automatic

Operator panel Group LEDs nation card
for detector detectors
groups
EMI protec- Contact giving
Line tion
detectors
card

Master CPU Field termi- Optical / acoustic

peripheral evaluation nation card
for primary alarm
and control
control groups
EMI protec- Trigger solenoid
tion
valve

Air condition
off
Relay
control
card Machinery
Slave CPU 1 off
evaluation and control Relay
card
Smoke vent
unlock

Field
termination
card Detector
Detector detector identification
identification identification for automatic and
system EMI protec- contact giving detectors
System tion
Gas detection
Gas line card
Termi- Gas detector
nation
and
control
card Optical / acoustic
Concentration alarm
display and
operating panel
Machinery
off

Digital system monitoring Evaluation and control system

Quiescent current monitoring Detector identification system
Other extinguishing systems
Non monitored lines Extinguishing control system
• Deluge-
• Foam-/Powder- Gas detection system
• Spark-
• Pre-action Sprinkler-
• Argon extinguishing system

Minimax detector collection Fire protection for EDP installations Repeater panel
 Interface to slave module Processor card

Master plug-in card

Field termination
card detector
identification

Interface to master module

Detector identification card

Relay card

Extinguishing control card Relay control card

Fire detection and extinguishing control panel

for 384 groups

Field
termination
card for Field termination Field termination
detector card for primary card for detector
groups control groups groups

Line card for 4 automatic, contact Line card for

giving and primary control groups 4 automatic
groups
 Technical Data
Fire Detection Control Panel FMZ 4100 GAB 32, GAB 96, GAB 128

Specific System Data

Power supply 230 V /110 V, 50/60 Hz, (+10 %, -15 %) switchable by jumper at power supply
Operating voltages 15 V, 12 V, 5 V
Control voltage of external devices 24 V DC
Emergency power supply 24 V DC (2 x 12 V maintenance free and sealed batteries, independent of
position, deep-discharge resitant, capacity range application specific)
Control relay rating 30 W/60 VA /1.5 A / 250 V
Control signal of main alarm 24 V DC, constant or pulses, adjustable from 1 to 10 seconds
Permissible ambient temperature -5 - +40 °C
Permissible ambient air humidity 12 g /m3
Place of installation dry operating areas with restricted access
VdS approval G 29013
FM approval OY4AO.AY

Specific Data FMZ 4100 GAB32 FMZ 4100 GAB96 FMZ 4100 GAB128
Max. number of groups 32/ 32/ 321 96/ 96/ 961 128 /128 /1281
Serial interfaces RS 232C 2 3 2
Number of control relays with full complement 80 224 296
Housing type wall-mounted 15U upright cabinet 31U upright cabinet 40U
swivel frame swivel frame swivel frame
Colour RAL 7032, grey, structured RAL 7032, grey, structured RAL 7032, grey, structured
Weight of complete unit (without batteries) approx. 48 kg approx. 135 kg approx. 160 kg
IP rating IP 42 IP 54 IP 54
Dimensions in mm (W x H x D) 2 525 x 709 x 275 800 x 1600 x 500 800 x 2060 x 600

Line cards 3

Automatic detector groups

Detection Group voltage 9V
Detection Group quiescent current approx. 5 mA
Detection Group alarm current ≥ 9 mA (spark extinguishing system: ≥ 15 mA) 4
Detection Group terminating resistance 1800

Alarm resistance (detector) 470
- 1000

Permissible max. line resistance 50

Permissible max. number of detectors per group 10 manual call points or 60 sprinkler monitoring modules 5

Contact giving detector groups

Detection Group current approx. 2.2 mA
Detection Group quiescent voltage 3.9 - 4.1 V
Detection Group alarm voltage 2.7 V 4
Detection Group terminating zener diode ZPD 4V3 (spark extinguishing system BZX 4V3)
Detection Group alarm zener diode ZPD 2V7 (spark extinguishing system BZX 2V4)6
Permissible max. line resistance 50

Permissible max. amount of detectors per groups 10 5

Primary control groups

Detection Group current approx. 2.6 mA
Control voltage 24 V DC
Detection Group quiescent voltage approx. 2.6 V
Max. load 2 A ( limited by fuse)
Detection Group terminating resistance 1000
/1 Watt

Fire extinguishing control system

4 groups for automatic detectors 7
4 groups for contact giving detectors 7
4 primary control groups7
8 free programmable relays for non monitored groups

1 For 32, 96 or 128 automatic and contact giving groups and primary control groups
2 Other cabinet sizes available
3 A reduced version can be supplied when only automatic fire alarm groups are required
4 Other current/voltage threshold values programmable
5 VdS standard value
6 For evaluation of different interferences in sparc extinguishing systems, e.g. continuous extinguishing, water supply fault, 3 additional thershold voltage values are monitored
7 Technical data for groups of the extinguishing control system are similar to the line card
Printed in Gernmany

The right is reserved to modify any specification without prior notice.

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