SIGA-REL - Releasing Module
SIGA-REL - Releasing Module
SIGA-REL - Releasing Module
Releasing Module
SIGA-REL
Patented
7300-1657:
0205 S3424
Understanding the SIGA-REL First Alarm Relay. This on-board relay provides a Form C
The SIGA-REL Releasing Module is a network component that contact that activates at the first alarm input or manual release.
provides control for fire suppression routines. It fulfils much the The relay is typically used for room preparation such as controlling
same purpose as a standalone releasing panel, but supports fans and dampers in advance of the release of suppression agent.
Signature Series detectors as an integral part of the suppression Pre-release. Pre-release circuits are used to provide
system. The SIGA-REL is easy to set up and accepts program- power to notification appliances located within the protected are.
ming via the control panel’s SDU Rules Editor. Two supervised pre-release circuits are provided: one (steady)
The diagram below represents typical application of the for visual notification appliances, and one (pulsed) for audible
SIGA-REL. The explanations that follow summarize each element notification appliances. The pre-release circuits activate with the
of the module. start of the automatic delay timer.
Manual Release. The manual release circuit is used to acti-
vate the suppression system by means of a connected normally-
Fire alarm control panel
Signature Series smoke detectors open release station. This initiates the manual release sequence
according to a pre-defined routine. The manual release circuit is
Signature loop controller M Signature Series modules supervised and latching. Input from this circuit is processed at
Horn circuit the module – communication with the control panel is not neces-
sary.
Strobe circuit
M Abort. The abort circuit is used to prevent the release of
SD Service Disconnect Station
agent into the protected area after the release sequence has be-
A Manual Abort Station
gun, but before the automatic delay timer expires. A connected
MR Manual Release Station normally-open release station provides manual control over this
First Alarm Output Relay circuit. The abort circuit is supervised and non-latching.
Service Disconnect. The service disconnect switch is used
M to temporarily disable the fire suppression system. There is no dedi-
cated circuit for this switch. Instead, it is installed on both release
circuits between the SIGA-REL and the RELA-EOL end-of-line relay.
Opening the Service Disconnect Switch allows the fire alarm system
SD RELA-EOL Release Circuit 1
Releasing Module to be tested without activating the fire suppression system. The
SD RELA-EOL Release Circuit 2 operation of this switch causes a trouble signal at the control panel.
Data. The Signature data circuit provides an input and an
A MR output to the data loop that communicates with the Signature
loop controller at the control panel. The SIGA-REL resides on the
Release Circuits. The SIGA-REL includes two super- same data loop as the Signature Series detectors that initiate the
vised release circuits, each of which provides fire suppression automatic release sequence. This close association offers the
control to different areas of a protected space. The releasing most reliable performance and ensures compliance with prevail-
circuits actuate solenoids on the suppression agent tanks ac- ing life safety codes.
cording to pre-defined release routines. These solenoids release Power. The SIGA-REL requires 24 Vdc (power limited). See the
the agent into the protected area. Both circuits operate together. specification table for details.
The SIGA-REL includes three delay timers: one for manual release
sequences (up to 30 seconds); one for automatic release se-
quences (up to 50 seconds); and one for abort sequences (10
seconds).
Automatic Release Sequence
Normal State
The automatic release sequence requires an AND group (cross
In its normal operating state the SIGA-REL supervises both of its zone) or a matrix group (counting zone). AND groups and matrix
release circuits and both of its pre-release NAC circuits for faults. groups require fire alarm signals from designated Signature Series
Should a short or open occur on any of these circuits, a Trouble devices. These logic groups are programmable through a laptop
condition is reported to the control panel. computer and the System Definition Utility (SDU).
A trouble condition on any of these circuits may prevent the op- Note: EST2 systems do not support matrix groups. See Program-
eration of that circuit, but it won’t inhibit the operation of any other ming the SIGA-REL for AND group rules. To create AND groups
fault-free circuit. and matrix groups, see the System Programming Manual and the
SDU Online Help for your system.
Manual Release Sequence The diagram below outlines the automatic release sequence.
The operation of a manual release station initiates the manual
release sequence. The diagram below outlines the manual release Time Line (see details below)
sequence.
First alarm relay
Agent release
Automatic Release Time Line
System reset (manually at the control panel) A detector signals the first alarm. This event simultaneously
activates the:
Note: A manual release sequence cannot be aborted. First alarm relay
Pre-release strobe circuit (steady On)
Manual Release Time Line Pre-release horn circuit (15 pulses per minute)
An active manual release station disables automatic operation and A detector in the protected area signals a second alarm and meets
the abort function and simultaneously activates the: the AND group conditions.* The automatic delay timer then starts
Manual delay timer its countdown and the pre-release horn circuit changes to 60
Pre-release circuit pulses per minute.
Pre-release strobe circuit (steady On) * AND group and matrix group conditions
Pre-release horn circuit (60 pulses per minute) depend on programming.
Ten seconds before the expiration of the manual delay timer, the 10 seconds before the automatic delay timer expires, the pre-
pre-release horn changes from 60 pulses per minute to steady On. release (horn) circuit changes to steady On.
The manual delay timer expires and the release circuits activate. The automatic delay timer expires and the release circuits activate.
A manual reset at the fire alarm control panel deactivates the A manual reset at the fire alarm control panel deactivates the
release solenoids and the Releasing Module returns to the normal release solenoids and the Releasing Module returns to the normal
state. state.
Compatibility
Sprinkler systems
The SIGA-REL works with two types of sprinkler systems: deluge The following fire detection systems meet FRMC requirements for
and pre-action. The primary difference between both systems is pre-action systems:
the type of sprinkler head (or nozzle) that terminates the pipes. Ta- • Hydraulic rate-of-rise
ble1-1 outlines the Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC) • Pneumatic rate-of-rise
requirements for deluge and pre-action systems. • Electric
FM approval requirements for deluge Automatic fire extinguishing systems
and pre-action sprinkler systems Automatic fire extinguishing systems automatically detect and
extinguish fires. They require no manual input because detectors
Standby operation 90 hours automatically activate releasing solenoids or sprinkler valves. The
Alarm operation 10 minutes table below provides a list of the fire suppression agents and the
applicable NFPA documents.
NFPA style Class A (Style D or E)
or Class A (Style 2, 5, 6, or 7) Fire suppression agents and NFPA documentation
• MFC-A • APS6A/APS10A
[8]
Note: Maintain a 1-inch (25.4 mm) minimum clearance all TB6
around the SIGA-REL. The clearance space must also com- 4 _
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 24 Vdc in
ply with the National Electrical Code. 3 +
Signature TB3 TB2
2 _
24 Vdc out
Power supplies. The SIGA-REL is compatible Data
Circuit TB1
1 +
with the following power supplies: In +
_
4
• 2-PPS(-220) • 2-PPS/6A(-220) 3
+ 2
• SIGA-APS(-220) • 3-BPS/M Out _ 1 Note: A
• 3-PPS/M • BPS6*, BPS10*, APSxA [8] maximum of
*Not compatible with FMRC sprinkler applications Releasing Module 10 SIGA-REL
that require 90 hours of standby.
modules are
Solenoid polarizing relays. Use the RELA-EOL TB4 TB5 supported per
with the SIGA-REL. For more information, see the 1
_ 2 3_ 4
+ +
1_ 2 3_ 4
+ +
loop.
RELA-EOL installation sheet.
Abort stations. The SIGA-REL is only compatible
with normally-open, momentary-action abort sta- [1] [2] [1] [2] Pre-release Circuit 2 (visual)
(steady) [8] [5] [2]
tions. Abort stations must be listed with the appro- [7] [8] [7] [8]
Horn Strobe
Abort Release
Station Station Release circuit 1
Service
RELA-EOL
The abort station is a normally-open, non-latching device. It is used to
Disconnect
Releasing Module prevent the release of agent into the protected area after the release
(mounted in MFC-A cabinet) Service
Disconnect
RELA-EOL
sequence has begun.
Release circuit 2
Service Disconnect Switch
2 Extinguishing agent storage cylinder 1
Raised floor
Slab
End-of-Line Relay
Release Station (rear view)
the user to pull the release handle to initiate the release of a fire sup-
(+)
4 (-)
that requires the user to raise the upper door, then pull the release 2 (-)
(+)
From releasing panel
or module
1
handle to initiate the release.
Polarity shown for release active.
Module Enclosure
The MFC-A cabinet is UL-listed
for use with Signature modules.
Shown here with plug-in style
I/O modules, the MFC-A also meets UL requirements for
spacing and clearance around the SIGA-REL Releasing Module.
The cabinet features red epoxy finish with white “FIRE” markings.
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