The Ziton ZP3 is an analogue addressable fire detection and alarm system, based upon advanced technology developed to provide maximum flexibility through a comprehensive range of modular hardware, supported by highly configurable software.

Advanced panel design, combined with high sensitivity smoke and fire sensing, enables ZP3 not only to identify and disregard conditions, which would result in false or unwanted alarms - but to recognise real fires sooner.

Scaleable in every aspect, the ZP3 system offers tailor made engineered solutions for all applications, from single panel systems to large multi panel networks. Modular design backed by powerful software enables ZP3 systems to be configured exactly to the needs of any commercial or industrial site.

Control panels are available in 1, 2, and 4 loop sizes, accommodating up to 508 sensing addresses. For sites requiring above four loops, panels can be networked together to form systems capable of controlling over 50,000 devices from 100 panels.

Up to 127 line devices (sensors, callpoints, sounders or interface units) can be connected to each of the control panel loops. All loop devices incorporate switch settings enabling them to be assigned a unique address, the location of which is pinpointed and polled by the panel every two seconds. Variations in the sensors environment caused by increases of temperature or products of combustion, are reported to the panel, where they are processed and compared to known fire data, prior to any alarm output being activated.

Constant communication between control panel and sensor, enables ZP3 to provide a wide range of user facilities including pre alarm, constant sensitivity adjustment and service and near service listings for all sensor types.

Software flexibility enables facilities such as alarm organisation, evacuation procedures and complex cause and effect requirements to be easily programmed into any system.

All customer and site data is held in non volatile flash memory, ensuring both ease of initial system data input and subsequent on site amendments and modifications should they occur.

Features

The ZP3 panel supports, fire and non fire functions, loop powered sounders, remote control and remote display panels, up to 128 zones with 768 programmable inputs and outputs per panel, all covered by comprehensive programming facilities.

ZP3 'active' protocol provides complete reliability at all times. Systems feature the continuous monitoring of wiring and sensors, corrupt data detection and disconnection of faulty or corrupt loop sections.

Built in system diagnostics improves levels of maintenance and reduces service costs. Included are remote diagnostic support (optional), sensor and sounder testing, statistics and status reports, sensor contamination and near service reports and 'one man - zone walk test'

Other features include:

Ease of Operation - user interface incorporating both large, 160 character LCD display and traditional LED indicators provide clear, easy to understand information at all levels.

Service and near service facility - compensates for sensitivity drifting over time period listing sensors that are due for cleaning and others that may be approaching the service condition.

Sophisticated alarm verification - offers two time integration levels for each address, selectable to suit sensor environment.

Automatic Self Test - all sensors are functionally tested every 24 hours ensuring full functionality and correct calibration at all times.

Day / night control - separate programmes for day and night operation. Different sensor sensitivity, alarm selection, alarm delays and fire brigade response can be configured.

Radio Loop Interface - full analogue system facilities via wireless interface enables equipment to be sited where access is difficult or cable runs impossible.

Automatic contamination adjustment for each sensor - maintains constant sensitivity.

Intelligent loop isolation - maintains system integrity against partial or full short circuit faults and monitors for data corruption.

Self test sounder - loop wired sounder range features built in microphone circuit to automatically test sounder output by loop, zone or individual unit.

Password protection - provides multilevel access, complying with BS EN54 Part 2.

Event Log - all system events for example alarms, faults and disablements are held in the control panel memory. Up to 1000 events can be displayed or printed in order.

Networking and Software Support Packages

Optional facilities

An onboard printer module together with a series of facility boards can be added to the standard panel to extend any system up to a maximum of 768 programmable inputs and outputs.

Networking

The ZP3 peer to peer network enables up to 100 stand alone ZP3 control panels to be integrated into a single co-coordinated fire detection and alarm system. The network facility features system wide alarm reporting, co-coordinated evacuation and cross panel cause and effect operation, making it ideal for large systems and multi building sites.

System control and graphics display computers can be included on the network. Display and control functions are fully programmable and alarms and events, including zone, location and individual address detail, can be displayed from the system of origin to any other networked panel. In addition alarms from any control panel can be programmed to operate sounders and outputs on panels across the network.

One or more control panels can be assigned as system masters, displaying complete system status. System control and graphics display computers also show complete network status and allow control functions to be operated remotely.

Maestro

Designed specifically for connection to ZP3 fire detection systems Maestro is a P.C. based monitoring system, providing the user with a complete system overview.

Graphically presenting alarms and events, Maestro provides system control, colour graphics and event logging with archive facilities. Running on Windows NT, the software can be used either with stand alone control panels or as an integrated network facility.

Planner

Planner software package enables system designers to fully configure ZP3 systems either directly into the panel via a PC, or off site for subsequent downloading at the system commissioning stage. The package checks that equipment parameters entered are within the ranges allowed and prompts the user on allowable options.

Remote diagnostics

Designed to provide the user with full facilities for both fault diagnosis and system configuration off site, the remote diagnostics hardware and software package makes information available to service personnel, prior to visiting site for remedial action or maintenance activity.

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