ZI-01/ZI-01RS LINEAR HEAT DETECTION INTERFACES

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Features
Single zone monitoring - 2,000m (6500ft) type “TH” digital linear heat sensor cable
Alarm Point Location
Back lit display - Green = Normal, Flashing Green = Fault, Red = Alarm.
Solid-state volt-free contact outputs - Alarm and Fault (Fault contacts N/C or N/O-C-N/C to be specified
on order)
2 part terminal blocks – for ease of wire connection in restricted locations
Where necessary, interconnecting cabling can be used – max. 50 ohms
Polycarbonate enclosure to IP65 rating
May be powered from Central Fire Alarm Control Panel loop or dedicated 24VDC supply
ZI-01RS version provides RS232 serial interface
Tested to EN61000-6-2; 2001 and EN61000-6-3; 2001 for emissions and immunity
Conforms to EN50020 2002 AND EN60079-11 2006 for associated sensor cable operation
Certificate MTL02ATEX7700CX - ATEX II3 GD applicable to “system” use within hazardous
environments when used with MTL 7758+ zener barrier. ZI-01RS UNIT MUST BE IN “SAFE” AREA
INSTALLED with “TH” sensor cable in the hazardous area.
Multi-unit enclosures available
General
The single “zone” interface unit type ZI-01 provides end user customers with an effective means of
integrating the “special hazard” digital linear heat sensing cable system with an existing / proposed
Central Fire Alarm Control Panel (manufactured + supplied by others).
The ZI-01 provides (as standard) visual indication of the accurate location of the point of alarm along an
associated length of the “TH” digital linear heat sensor cable. With the units back lit visual display colour
also changing from GREEN to RED when in an alarm state.
FIRE and FAULT output signalling is via solid state volt-free contact outputs, with an additional RS232
communications available with the ZI-01 RS unit option.
ZI-01 (fig.1) and ZI-01RS (fig.2) line drawings are provided for reference.

Value for resistors shown in diagrams above:- end of line : 470 ohms. Alarm and Fault: minimum 330
ohms @ 24vdc.
End of line resistor fitted across sensor cable /interconnecting cable terminal J3 for shipping/delivery.

Description
The interface type ZI-01 has been designed as an low power single zone interface unit for exclusive use
in conjunction with up to 2000m / 6500ft of the type “TH” digital linear heat sensor cable range. The unit
can be powered either by the Central Fire Alarm Control Panel loop (12-36VDC) or from a dedicated (18-
36VDC) supply. The back light and RS232 option are disabled when using the Central Fire Alarm Control
Panel loop to provide the ZI-01 operating supply, due to limitation in available power from the loop.
The LCD display will indicate the abbreviation: “STBY” with a continuous GREEN back light to confirm
supply available and normal operating condition status for the interface, its associated type “TH” digital
linear heat sensor cable and non heat sensitive inter connecting cable – where the interface is to be
located remote from the risk area installed heat sensing cable .
Under open circuit FAULT conditions on the connected “TH” digital linear heat sensor cable and / or
interconnecting cable (where used), the display will change to read “OPEN” and the GREEN back light
will flash.
In an alarm state, the back lit display will change in colour from green to RED, and visually indicate
alternating non – latching “FIRE” and an “xxxx” message (where “xxxx” indicates the location of the alarm
along the heat sensor cable in feet or metres). The FIRE signal WILL be latched at the Central Fire
Alarm Control Panel to which the interface has been connected. Accuracy of the displayed
location is 0.2% or better, plus cable tolerances.
Where non heat sensitive cable is installed (as between the sensor cable protected risk area and
remotely installed interface unit) the electrical resistance of any interconnecting cable can be zero offset
by way of a single “push button” operation.
In the event interconnecting cable is installed in lengths with electrical resistance in excess of the allowed
50 ohms, the LCD display will register “CALE” with a flashing green back light as a calibration error
signal.

Hazardous area Applications

ZI-01 and ZI-01RS interface units MUST always be installed within a site designated “SAFE” area –
using end user or “authority having jurisdiction” acceptable short term fire-proof interconnecting cable
between the interface and hazardous area installed Eexe junction box and “TH” linear heat sensor cable.
An MTL 7758+ zener barrier – ATEX approval BAS01ATEX7217 / Ex01E2219 / 3010737 is to be
connected between the ZI-01 or ZI-01RS sensor cable connection terminals and interconnecting / linear
heat sensing cable.
System conforms to EN50020 2002 AND EN60079-11 2006 for operation within hazardous
environments.
Specifications: Electrical + Environmental (single ZI-01 / ZI-01RS unit)
Two power options: current limited from loop OR nominal 24VDC input (separate inputs)
Operating currents: Central fire alarm address Loop12-36VDC:- 1.2mA@24VDC (no back lit display or
RS232)
Dedicated: 18-36VDC:- 7ma@24VDC (28ma@24VDC- RS232 option incl:)
Alarm current: Maximum 15mA @ 24Vdc - model ZI-01, Maximum 40mA @ 24vdc- model ZI-01RS
Monitoring current on associated “TH” sensor cable – 3ma @ 1V
On board surge / transient / EMC and EMI protection.
Tested to EN61000-6-2; 2001 and EN61000-6-3; 2001 for emissions and immunity.
Read out in Metric or Imperial units by jumper setting.
Solid-state volt-free output contacts: FIRE and FAULT: 25Ohms / Max 60VDC / 100ma
Fault monitoring either N/C contacts ( open on fault) OR N/O - C – N/C contacts ( requirement to be
specified on order )
Over current/voltage protected.
Recommended Ambient temperature installation: 0C to +70C
 Humidity: Max 95%
Enclosure dimensions: mms= 120 (H) x 200(W) x 75(D) Inches= 4.8(H) x 7.9(W) x 3.0(D)
Unit Weight (gross): 2kgs

Multiple Unit Enclosures

For applications requiring multiple number of ZI-01 or ZI-01RS interface units, these may be supplied as
individual units or as a single enclosure housing the required number of units mounted on ackplate.
Details below are for 4 “zone” and 8 “zone” interface units:
4 (four) unit Enclosure 8(eight) unit enclosure
Dimensions of Enclosure (mms): 300 x 300 x 132 mms 600 x 300 x 132 mms
Cable entries (both 4 & 8 units) Top/ Bottom: 15xM20, 2 xM20/25,
1 xM25/32 Sides: 8 x M20 , 2 x M25/32
Gross Weight (kgs) : 6 kgs 10 kgs
Supply Voltage: 24Vdc 24Vdc
Quiescent Current Requirement ( ZI-01): 28Ma 56Ma
Alarm Current (ZI-01) : 15Ma 15Ma
(based on single Alarm Condition)
Quiescent Current Requirement
(ZI-01RS) : 112Ma 224Ma
Alarm Current (ZI-01RS) : 40Ma 40Ma
(based on single Alarm Condition)
Output signaling Arrangement –
volt free contacts: 4 x alarm + 4 x fault 8 x alarm + 8 x fault
Bottom of Enclosure mounted outputs: Common fire + Common fault Common fire +Common fault
Number of viewing “windows” in
enclosure: 4 8
( for visual status indication of system & individual units)
Note: Multiple ZI-01RS Unit enclosure ALSO includes one RS232 output per ZI-01RS PCB.