GSA-2B

Control Panels

Two-Zone
Conventional
Fire Alarm Control Panel

Technical Manual

TELEFIRE FIRE & GAS DETECTORS

PO Box 7036
Petach Tikva 49250
Israel
Tel: 972 3 921 1955
Fax: 972 3 921 1816
email: marketing@telefire.co.il July 2006
Web: www.telefire.co.il Revision 1.12
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1. Introduction
The GSA-2B is a two-zone conventional fire detection and extinguishing control panel.
Two Initiating Device Circuits (IDC) monitor fire indication from various fire detectors and
manual push-buttons. The IDC circuit is two-wire and is compatible with all Telefire's
conventional push-buttons, detectors and / or detectors that were approved by Telefire
as compatible with the GSA-2B. All inputs and outputs (with the exception of Evacuate)
are supervised and identify open-circuits, shorts, alarm, and normal operation. Status is
indicated on the control panel.
The automatic extinguishing unit includes an adjustable extinguishing delay;
extinguishing override switch that allows the cancellation of extinguishing activation, or
preventing extinguishing activation during maintenance.
The extinguishing output allows the use of gas-release solenoid, electric matches, and
gas cartridge actuators. The low supervision current enables a large variety of
extinguishing devices.
The control panel's outputs include horn, extinguishing, trouble relay, alarm relay,
evacuation, and connector for a TFC-3 relay expansion module.
Figure 1 GSA-2B System with additional extinguishing and relays

2. Alarms
Upon detecting an alarm in one of the zones the control panel performs the following
actions:
• Turn on general ALARM LED and the specific zone's ALARM LED
• Activation of the Horn output
• Activation of the Alarm relay
• Activating relay RL3 in the TFC-3 relay expansion module (if connected)
• Turning OPERATE LED off
Pressing the SOUND OFF button will stop the alarm sounder and relay RL3 in the TFC-3
relay module, if connected.
Upon receipt of a second alarm (i.e., both zones in alarm at the same time) the control
panel performs the following:
• Turns on the second zone Alarm LED.
• Re-activates Horn output
• Activates Evacuation output

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• Activates Extinguishing output

• Re-activates RL3 on the TFC-3 module (if connected)
• Activates relays RL1 and RL2 on the TFC-3 module (if connected)
Extinguishing output, trouble and alarm relays, and RL1 and RL2 on the optional TFC-3
module are unaffected by SOUND OFF.
Pressing the RESET button will reset the alarm status.

3. Automatic Extinguishing
The extinguishing process starts upon receiving an alarm from both zones, and the
extinguishing delay mechanism starts its countdown. After the delay period the
extinguishing output is activated for roughly 50 seconds. The extinguishing process is
halted if the EXTING INHIBIT button is pressed prior to extinguishing activation. After
activation of the extinguishing the EXTING indicator turns on and stays lit even after
resetting the control panel to indicate that extinguishing was activated and the gas
cylinder is empty. To reset the EXTING indication power the control panel off for about 5
seconds by disconnecting both AC and batteries. Only qualified technicians should
power the control panel off.

4. Trouble Events
During normal operation the AC POWER (meaning AC input present), and OPERATE
(meaning system OK) LEDs are on. In case of a trouble event the OPERATE LED will
turn off, the SYSTEM Trouble LED will turn on, the appropriate trouble indicator will turn
on, and the trouble relay will be activated. At the same time the integral trouble buzzer
will sound, and the relevant trouble indicating LED will be turned on. Pressing the
SOUND OFF button will silence the buzzer. An additional trouble event that occurs while
Sound Off is activated will not re-activate the trouble buzzer.
Upon loss of AC power the AC POWER and OPERATE LEDs are turned off the SYSTEM
TROUBLE LED is turned on, and the trouble buzzer sounds.
Resolving the trouble event will cancel the relevant audio-visual indication.
The GSA-2B control panel is "floating" – the positive and negative voltages are not
grounded.
The ground fault detection system enables early detection of problems in the IDC wiring,
water leakage into one of the devices or wiring, electrolyte leakage from a faulty battery,
etc. In this case the SYSTEM LED will turn on, the trouble buzzer will sound, and GF+ or
GF- LED on the (lower) power supply board will turn on, indicating whether the leak is in
the positive (GF+) or negative (GF-) wires.

5. Main Board
5.1. LEDs
LED Color Meaning of Indication
AC POWER Green Presence of mains power (230 Vac)
OPERATE Green The system is in normal operation
ALARM Red The system is in alarm
SYSTEM Yellow General trouble – see other yellow indicators for
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LED Color Meaning of Indication

BATTERY Yellow Low battery voltage, no charging, blown fuse F3 on
the power supply board, or disconnected battery
EXTINGUISHER Yellow A short or open wire in the extinguisher output;
blown fuse F2 on the power supply board, or
extinguishing inhibited
BELL Yellow A short or open wire in the Horn output, or blown
fuse F1 on the power supply board
ZONE 1 / 2 ALARM Red Indication of the zone in alarm
ZONE 1 / 2 TROUBLE Yellow Indication of zone in trouble
EXTING Red Automatic extinguishing activated

5.2. Buttons
Button Designation Function
RESET Return the system to normal operation after alarm
TEST (SEE WARNING) Activates all LEDs and outputs except extinguishing output
SOUND OFF Silence alarm sounders and/or trouble buzzer
EXTING INHIBIT Stop extinguishing process during "countdown"

Warning
! Pressing the TEST button will activate the Alarm and Trouble relays and the
three relays in the TFC-3 expansion module, if installed.
Disconnect wire 4 (see Figure 16 on page 13) in the TFC-3 cable to prevent
relay activation while pressing the TEST button.

5.3. Terminal Boards

See Figure 7 on page 9.

1 -Zone 1
2 +Zone 1
3 -Zone 2
4 +Zone 2
5 -Horn Output
6 +Horn Output – protected by fuse F1
7 -Extinguishing output
8 + Extinguishing output – protected by fuse F2

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9 Trouble Dry Contact (Normally Open) – Maximum 48V 1A

10 Trouble Dry Contact (Common) – Maximum 48V 1A
11 Trouble Dry Contact (Normally Closed) – Maximum 48V 1A
12 Alarm Dry Contact (Normally Closed) – Maximum 48V 1A
13 Alarm Dry Contact (Common) – Maximum 48V 1A
14 Alarm Dry Contact (Normally Open) – Maximum 48V 1A
15 -Cross-Zone Evacuate output
16 +Cross-Zone Evacuate output

6. Power Supply Circuit

6.1. LEDs
LED Designation
GFD(+) Indicates positive to ground leakage
GFD(-) Indicates negative to ground leakage

6.2. Connections
6.2.1. Battery Connections

LEFT (-) Battery (-)

RIGHT (+) Battery (+)

6.3. Fuses
Fuse Value Function
MAIN 0.5A Protects 230Vac input
(ON THE CHASSIS) Warning – High Voltage
F1 0.5A Protects Horn, Evacuation, and TFC-3
outputs
F2 0.5A Protects extinguishing output
F3 1.6A Protects battery charging current

Warning
! Replace fuses with values as indicated above to prevent damage to the
system.
Replace fuses only when all power inputs are disconnected.

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6.4. Batteries
The system uses two serially-connected sealed lead-acid batteries (24V total) and
capacity of 1.2 – 5 AH. Battery capacity shall be calculated according to the system's
requirements and local applicable codes and regulations.
The GSA-2B control panel can include batteries up to 13 (W) by 6 (D) by 8 (H) cm.
To measure battery voltage, connect a voltmeter to the battery terminals (see Figure 10
on page 11). The measured voltage should be 25.5 – 27V. Charging voltage is set
automatically by the power supply and is between 5 – 500 mA.

7. General Installation Instructions

7.1. Electric Connections
Connect the control panel’s AC input line to a dedicated circuit breaker that is not shared
by other appliances or equipment. Connect the building ground to the control panel
chassis by using the marked grounding terminal.
Ensure that the electric wiring is according to local standards and regulations. Maximum
loop resistance is 30 Ohm.
Ensure that the total current draw from the control panels (e.g., horns, extinguishing
cylinder, dialer, etc.,) will not exceed 1 A.
Disconnect all power (mains and battery) to the control panels prior to connecting
devices to the system. Changing / installing extinguishing activation unit will be done
only after ensuring that the system is in quiescence state (no push-buttons, detectors,
etc., are in alarm).

7.2. Extinguishing Delay Adjustments

Extinguishing delay can be adjusted between 5 to 90 seconds.
Extinguisher delay adjustment is done by removing the front panel (disconnect all power
sources to the control panel prior to removing the front panel) and adjusting the
potentiometer that is located next to the buzzer. Increase delay by turning the
potentiometer clockwise.
Note
i UL 864 limits maximum delay to 60 seconds. Do not increase extinguishing delay
beyond this value.

7.3. Marking
Mark on a drawing a list of protected premises and the instructions for immediate actions
that should be taken by the operator.
Write the zone names on the front panel in the space provided.
Write the name and telephone numbers of the installer company (see "GSA-2B
Instructions for Immediate Action" on the last page of this manual).

7.4. Tests
Perform a functional test every six months or as specified by local regulations.
The test should be performed only by a technician or a company approved by Telefire.

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7.4.1. Weekly Test

Warning
! Pressing the TEST button will activate the Alarm and Trouble relays and the
three relays in the TFC-3 expansion module, if installed.
Disconnect wire 4 (see Figure 16 on page 13) in the TFC-3 cable to prevent
relay activation while pressing the TEST button.
Conduct the test by pressing the TEST button. Expected result – all LEDs are on, the
internal buzzer, sounders, and all outputs (including trouble and alarm relays, and the
optional TFC-3 relay module) operate, with the exception of automatic extinguishing
output.
Disconnect the control panel's AC input and repeat the test.
Note
i Ensure that you reconnect AC power input after the test.

After testing and reconnecting AC power ensure that the Operate LED (green) is on and
there is no battery trouble indication. If there is a battery trouble indication – test the
batteries as per Measuring Battery Voltage and Charging Current on page 11. Replace
faulty batteries as necessary.

8. Installation
Mount the enclosure-back on a clean firm surface using 4 screws. Use the GSA-2B's
mounting screw-holes as shown by the figure below.
Connect the electric wiring through the 20 mm knockout holes to avoid contact between
the wires and the chassis.
Disconnect all power supply to the control panel when connecting IDC and NAC wiring
Figure 2 GSA-2B Chassis

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9. Expansion Relays
System expansion can be achieved via the addition of the optional TFC-3 Relay Module.
This module includes three relays with a single changeover contact for each relay.
Please refer to Figure 16 on page 13.
The TFC-3 module connects to the GSA-2B's main board via a cable connected to the
AUX connector. It activates one relay (RL3) upon alarm from either of the zones, and
two relays (RL1 and RL2) when both zones are in alarm at the same time.

Warning
! Pressing the TEST button will activate the Alarm and Trouble relays and the
three relays in the TFC-3 expansion module, if installed.
Disconnect wire 4 (see Figure 16 on page 13) in the TFC-3 cable to prevent
relay activation while pressing the TEST button.

Please refer to the TFC-3 technical manual for additional information.

Note
i Please contact Telefire for consultation on additional activations if needed

10. Connecting Automatic Extinguishers

The GSA-2B fire alarm control panel includes an output that is intended for activation of
extinguishing devices. The Extinguishing output is protected by fuse F2 on the power
supply board (see Figure 9 on page 13) and supervised for line continuity (short and
open line) of the 5.1K EOL and/or the device's internal resistance).
The extinguishing output operates as level activation, a very low voltage for line
supervision, and full voltage (24V) during activation.
When reversed polarity activation is required use a TLA-2 adapter that will change a
level activation output to reverse polarity (see Figure 3 on page 8). Ensure that the
required activation current is within specification of both the control panel's output and
the TLA-2 module.
Warning
! Connect only extinguishing devices that were approved by Telefire.
Use the TLA-2/Life to connect extinguishing gas cylinders.
Use the TLA-3K adapter to connect aerosol extinguishers.

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Figure 3 Connecting Automatic Extinguisher with Reversed-Polarity Activation

Figure 4 Connecting Automatic Extinguisher using a TLA-2/Life Adapter

Figure 5 Connecting an Aerosol Extinguisher using a TLA-3K Adapter

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Note
i Ensure that jumpers are soldered between pints JP4 and JP5 and JP1 and JP2
on the TLA-3K module (see figure above) before installing a TLA-3K module in a
GSA-2B system.

Figure 6 GSA-2B Panel

Figure 7 Connection Diagram – GSA-2B Main Board

Warning Horn Output

Ensure correct polarity as per
diagram.
Disconnect AC and battery power
when connecting or disconnecting
wires to the system.
To connect sounders activated by
reverse polarity use a TLA-2 adapter
module (see Figure 11 on page 11).

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Figure 8 Connection Diagram – Explosion-Proof Detector

Figure 9 Connection Diagram – GSA-2B Power Supply

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Figure 10 Measuring Battery Voltage and Charging Current

Disconnect AC input prior to testing. Reconnect after completing the test.

Figure 11 Connecting Sounders with Reversed-Polarity

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Figure 12 Connecting A FireRay 50/100 Beam Detector without Auto Reset

(Switch 1 = Off)

Figure 13 Connecting a TDM-500i Automatic Dialer to a GSA-2B

Figure 14 Connecting Two Detectors and a Brea-Glass

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Figure 15 Connecting a Cross-Zone Break-Glass Pushbutton

Figure 16 Connecting a TFC-3 via a Cable

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11. Specification
Dimensions (W / H / D).............................................290 / 280 / 112 mm
Weight (W/O batteries) .............................................4,600 gr.
Operating Temperature Range.................................-10°C – +60°C (14°F – 140°F)
Relative Humidity Range ..........................................10% – 93% non-condensing
Operating Voltage.....................................................230 +10% / -15% Vac 50 / 60 Hz
Current Consumption
Quiescence mode W/O AC input........................80 mA
Alarm mode, W/O AC input, no sounders...........180 mA
Trouble mode, W/O AC input..............................110 mA
Resistance to trigger alarm.......................................100 – 650 Ohm
Max IDC loop resistance ..........................................30 Ohm
End of Line Resistor (IDC and NAC) ........................5.1 K Ohm
Max current – Horn output........................................0.5A (common fuse for horn and
evacuation NACs) *
Max current – Evacuation output..............................0.5A (common fuse for horn and
evacuation NACs) *
As both outputs share the same fuse, current consumption is for both outputs.
Max continuous extinguishing current ......................0.5 A *
Extinguishing Delay ..................................................5 – 90 Seconds
EXTINGUISHER DELAY SHOULD NOT BE SET TO MORE THAN 60 SECONDS
Extinguishing pulse...................................................50±20 seconds
Battery charge ..........................................................Automatic, constant voltage.
Charging current monitored
automatically.
Chargeable batteries should be sealed lead-acid and capacity of 1.2 – 5 AH
The GSA-2B can contain two 12 V sealed lead-acid batteries, up to 13 (W) by 6 (D)
by 8 (H) cm each
Alarm dry contacts – max values..............................48 Vdc 1 A
Trouble dry contacts – max values...........................48 Vdc 1 A
WARNING: DUE TO SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS DO NOT CONNECT HIGH VOLTAGE TO
THESE CONTACT

Audio indication ........................................................internal trouble buzzer

Max voltage to IDC loop ...........................................28 Vdc
Maximum detectors per IDC loop .............................25 (or as specified by local
regulations)
CONNECT ONLY TELEFIRE-APPROVED DETECTORS
* OUTPUTS ARE INTENDED FOR CONNECTION OF DEVICES THAT OPERATE IN NOMINAL
VOLTAGE OF 24 VDC ±20%

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

12. Certification
Telefire’s GSA-2B is SI 1220 Approved.

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NORMAL During normal operations the “OPERATE” and “AC POWER” LEDs
are on.
ALARM Silence the alarm by pressing the “SOUND OFF” button, go to the
area that is indicated by the ZONE ALARM LED, take proper
actions in accordance with the standard safety instructions at your
site, and report to your superiors.
AUTOMATIC Extinguishing is performed automatically, without human
EXTINGUISHING intervention.
If you determined that there is no need to activate extinguishing,
press EXTING INHIBIT during the countdown stage to stop the
extinguishing process.
Call the service organization listed below if the extinguishers were
activated.
RETURN TO After taking the actions detailed above, restore the system to
NORMAL OPERATION normal operation by pressing the “RESET” key.
TROUBLE The yellow TROUBLE LED turns on, the OPERATE LED turns off,
and the internal buzzer sounds.
Silence the buzzer by pressing the “SOUND OFF” key.
Identify the trouble and take actions to repair the malfunction, or if
necessary, call the service technician.
Repairing the trouble will automatically restore the system to
normal operating conditions.

Zone Description
1
2

Please refer to the GSA-2B technical manual for further details.

For service call: Phone: ___________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________________

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