Specifications

OVERVIEW
Systems A.1 Overview 52-1002-5 9/01/2008
Eagle Quantum Premier
®
System
The Eagle Quantum Premier System (EQP) (Spec Sheet 90-1150) combines “fire detection and
extinguishing agent release” and “hazardous gas monitoring” in one complete package. The system is
intended for use in hazardous locations and is designed to meet the requirements of approval agencies
from around the world.
The system consists of a controller and a number of addressable microprocessor-based field devices.
The controller coordinates system device configuration, monitoring, annunciation, and control, while the
field devices communicate their status and alarm conditions to the controller.
The controller communicates with the field devices through a digital communications link referred to as
the LON communications loop. As the name infers, the network topology is laid out as a loop that
begins and ends at the controller. All of the field devices are connected into the communication loop.
The communication loop is a specialized design to meet the requirements of a Signaling Line Circuit
(SLC).
The LON communication loop offers several key advantages:
x ANSI/NFPA Class A, Style 7 performance of SLC
x Peer-to-peer communications
x Expandability
The controller continuously executes the user logic programs that are programmed into the controller.
The user logic programs are set up in the same fashion as IEC 61131-3 programmable logic
programmed into programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Block diagram logic gates are tied together
with inputs, outputs, and other logic gates to perform a specific task. A number of tasks can be tied
together to perform a system function.
Typical programmed functions include flame/gas voting, timing delays, timing executions, latching
conditions, alarm and trouble notification, suppression control, condition control, and process shutdown
notification.
For complete system integration, the controller has the capability to communicate with other systems
such as PLCs, distributed control systems (DCSs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA). Different communication protocols are supported, allowing the controller to communicate with
other systems either directly or through communication gateways.
The System Safety Software package supports an OPC server option that can publish system
information to OPC clients.
System features:
x Simplex and redundant operation
x Deluge and pre-action release capability for fire suppression
x Agent release capability for fire suppression
x Supports up to 246 addressable field devices
x Fault-tolerant LON communication loop
x Up to 32,800 feet (10,000 meters) of LON network communication wire
x Eagle Quantum Premier™ LON version of Det-Tronics flame and gas detectors
x Support for integrating third-party detectors (4 to 20 mA, “dry contact” type outputs or two wire
smoke detectors) into EQP system
x Field devices have nonvolatile memory for alarm and calibration logging
x System and field device built-in system diagnostics
x IEC 61131-3 programmable logic
x Up to four Modbus RTU communication ports available
x ControlNet optional communication card (supports redundant communication channels)
x FM Approved to ANSI/NFPA-72-1999 National Fire Alarm Code
x FM, CSA, ATEX/CE
x Certified SIL-2 capable version available
x US Coast Guard type approval under 46 CFR 161.002.
x FM approved Proprietary Supervising Station System, defined in NFPA 72 2002