332.5.12 Routing InterfaceThe Plug-In Routing Interface is used tooutput monitored signals to Fire RoutingEquipment and Fault Routing Equipmentor to Fire Protection Equipment.2.5.12.1 Fire / Fault RoutingEach function comprises of an output circuit andan input (confirmatory) circuit.Each output is monitored for open circuit and shortcircuit wiring conditions in both the activated andquiescent states and can be connected to aremote relay coil with a resistance of 1KΩ to 5KΩ.A suppression diode must be connected acrossthe coil – observe connection polarities.If an output is not used install a 4700Ω ½Wresistor across its output terminals.The Fault Output is normally energised during thequiescent condition – it will de-energise on anyfault or on total loss of power.Each associated input circuit is monitored for opencircuit and short circuit conditions using and EOLresistor (10KΩ).The primary Fire Routing Circuit is automaticallyswitched to a failsafe input should the panel suffera system fault or total power failure. If required,this input should be connected to and driven byanother fire routing output located on a separatepanel.Routing InterfaceFIRE 1 FAULT+ -+ -FAILSAFE INPUT– Output fromanother panelOUT IN OUT INFSI OUT INFIRE 2+ -470R10KMONITOREDINPUT CIRCUIT(Typical)Options:3K3/680R or10K/470RTypical Arrangement2.5.12.2 Fire Protection RoutingThe Interface monitors the wiring to and from theFire Protection function (i.e. Extinguishing panel).A separate circuit card (MXP-506) is available tomount in the fire protection equipment to providethe required end of line relays for the outputsignals and end of line resistors for the returnsignals.Typical functions are shown in the diagramopposite. The outputs are fully configurable in thesoftware.It is possible, for example, to provide two separateoutput release circuits where the fire protectionequipment requires more than one physicalactivation signal.Routing InterfaceRELEASE+ -+ -FAILSAFE INPUT– NOT USEDOUT IN OUT INFSI OUT IN+ -470R10KMONITOREDINPUT CIRCUIT(Typical)RELEASEDPRE-ALARMFES FAULTFAULTBLOCKEDOptions:3K3/680R or10K/470RInput #1Input #2Input #3Typical ArrangementRefer to Appendix 2 – Recommended Fire Rated Cables for further information on cable types to beused for these transmission paths.PPCCOONNLLYYwww.acornfiresecurity.comwww.acornfiresecurity.com