F220-ARC

F220 Extinguishing Agent Release System

The Pertronic F220® Extinguishing Agent Release System provides automatic control of one or more fire suppression systems.

The system is based on the Pertronic F220® analogue addressable fire panel, together with the Pertronic Extinguishing Agent Release Controller (ARC2). A single F220 panel may be fitted with multiple ARC2s. Each ARC2 provides control, fault supervision, and monitoring for one fire suppression system.

The control panel is fitted with one Pertronic Agent Control Station for each ARC2. The Agent Control Station has a keyboard and display panel providing status and fault indication for the associated ARC2 and the suppression system.

In addition to the control station mounted on the panel, each ARC2 may communicate with up to nine additional control stations. Two types of control stations are available: The Agent Control Station (ACS2), and the Local Control Station (LCS2). The ACS2 has a Time to Discharge count-down timer, status indicator LEDs, local buzzer mute control, Manual Mode and Auto Mode buttons, and a full set of fault indicating LEDs. The LCS2 is similar to the ACS2, however, it does not have the fault indicator LEDs.

The Manual Mode button on any ACS2 or LCS2 may be used to prevent release of extinguishing agent at any time, including after the automatic discharge process has been initiated. Each control station also has a lift-flap manual call point (MCP), allowing the agent release process to be triggered manually.

The F220 Extinguishing Agent Release System includes indoor and weatherproof audio-visual (AV) signs. AV signs are available with a range of messages and audible alarm signals, and an optional high-visibility count-down timer.

F220 Extinguishing Agent Release Panels are available in a range of cabinet sizes and styles, including weatherproof.

Features

• Fire suppression control system based on Pertronic F220 analogue addressable fire panel
• An F220 Extinguishing Control Panel may be fitted with multiple Agent Release Controllers (ARC2)
• Automatic or Manual agent release process
• Automatic release can be disabled or aborted from any control station

Agent Release Controller Features (per controller)

• Automatic delay is configurable, from 5 seconds to 90 seconds
• Manual delay configurable, independent of automatic delay, from 5 seconds to 90 seconds
• Communicates with up to nine external control stations (ACS2 or LCS2)
• RS485 bus for communication with control stations
• Agent release output hold time configurable: 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 5 minutes
• Low pressure fault input
• Pressure switch feedback confirms release (optional)

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