FCI FC-72 Series Parts list manual

FC-72 SERIES
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION/OPERATING MANUAL
Copyright © 1988 Part Number: 9000-0007
Published in the U.S.A. Version 5.1
All rights reserved
Serial Number____________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
IMPORTANT INFORMATION........................................................................................................2
Diagram 1. BMFC-6 Diode Matrix..................................................................................................5
Diagram 2. BMFC-6 Test Points....................................................................................................6
1.0 Functional Switches.................................................................................................................7
2.0 Ground Fault Detection............................................................................................................7
3.0 Short Circuit Detection.............................................................................................................7
4.0 Jumpers and Matrix.................................................................................................................8
5.0 Municipal Box Connection.......................................................................................................8
5.1 Troubleshooting the City Box Circuit.....................................................................................9
6.0 Auxiliary Notification Appliance Circuits...................................................................................9
6.1 Presignal Feature..................................................................................................................9
7.0 Notification Appliance Circuits .................................................................................................10
7.1 Wiring ...........................................................................................................................10
7.2 Troubleshooting the Notification Appliance Circuit................................................................11
7.3 Notification Appliance Wiring Estimator ................................................................................12
8.0 Common Alarm Dry Contacts..................................................................................................12
9.0 Common Trouble Dry Contacts ...............................................................................................12
10.0 Remote Trouble Indicator ......................................................................................................13
11.0 Earth Ground .........................................................................................................................13
12.0 Polarity Reversal Output........................................................................................................13
13.0 Auxiliary Power Output ..........................................................................................................13
14.0 Smoke Detector Output.........................................................................................................14
15.0 Zone Alarm Dry contacts .......................................................................................................14
16.0 Initiating Circuits ....................................................................................................................14
16.1 Zone Detector Module (ZDM) .............................................................................................14
16.2 Verification Zone Detector Module (VZM)...........................................................................16
16.3 Double Density Zone Detector Module (ZDM-D)................................................................17
16.4 Sprinkler Supervisory Service ............................................................................................18
17.0 Remote Zone Annunciation ..................................................................................................19
17.1 Remote Zone Annunciation with ZDM or VZM Module.......................................................19
17.2 Remote Zone Annunciation with ZDM-D Module................................................................19
18.0 Accessory Zone Output .........................................................................................................19
19.0 Standby Battery Connections................................................................................................20
20.0 Power Supply.........................................................................................................................20
21.0 Fuses ..................................................................................................................................20
22.0 Locating a Trouble.................................................................................................................20
23.0 Central Station Transmitter Connections...............................................................................22
24.0 Proprietary Protective Signaling System Connections ..........................................................23
25.0 FCI Approved UL Listed (Multiple Listed), Compatible Two-wire Smoke Detectors ..............24
25.1 Model PSD/CPD Smoke Detector wiring information .........................................................24
25.2 Model SBS Smoke Detector wiring information..................................................................26
25.3 Model 301 Smoke Detector wiring information ...................................................................26
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING:
The contents of this manual are important, and the manual must be kept with the fire alarm control panel
at all times. If building ownership is changed, this manual, including any testing and maintenance information,
must be passed along to the new owner(s).
The fire alarm control panel is part of a system. Manuals and instructions for other devices forming part
of the system should be kept together. Purchasers who install this system for use by others must leave the
instructions with the user. A copy of these instructions is included with each product and is available from the
manufacturer.
This equipment is Listed by various listing agencies for use in fire alarm systems. Use only components which
are compatible with the FCI system. The installation MUST be in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
THEREFORE:
•DO NOT deviate from the procedures described in this manual.
•DO NOT assume any details not shown in the instructions.
•DO NOT modify any electrical or mechanical features.
•DO comply with all codes and standards set forth by the authority having jurisdiction.
The term “Authority Having Jurisdiction” has become a standard term in the fire alarm industry. An acceptable
definition of “Authority Having Jurisdiction” is:
Systems installed in the USA fall under the jurisdiction of some authority. In some areas this may be a local
fire department; in other areas it may be a building inspector, insurance firm, etc. Different authorities may have
their own local requirements for the way the fire alarm system is installed and used. Most local authorities base
their requirements on the NFPA codes, but there may be important differences. You must install this system
in the way in which the authority having jurisdiction requires. If you do not know which authority has jurisdiction
in your area, contact your local fire department or building inspector for guidance.
It is important that you tell users to be aware of any requirements defined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
The installation MUST be in accordance with the following standards:
•National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA72)
•National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
•Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
Touching components that are improperly installed, applied or operated could be hazardous and possibly
fatal. Short circuits could cause arcing that could result in molten metal injuries. Therefore, only qualified
technicians familiar with electrical hazards should perform checkout procedures. Safety glasses should be
worn, and test equipment used for voltage measurements should be designed for this purpose and should be
in good working order.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
It is important that this equipment be operated within its specifications:
Recommended operating temperature range: 60 to 80oF (15 to 27oC)
Absolute maximum operating temperature range: 32 to 120oF (0 to 49oC)
Operating humidity: not to exceed 85%,
non-condensing at 90oF (32oC)
Operating this equipment within the recommended temperature range will extend the useful life of the system
standby batteries.
WARNING - Improper installation, application, or operation can result in death or serious injury.
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS:
Check that you have all the equipment you need to make the installation. Follow the field wiring diagrams
and installation notes in this manual.
Install the equipment in a clean, dry environment (minimal dust). Avoid installing equipment where vibrations
will occur.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to drilling, filing, reaming, or punching the enclosure. When possible,
make all cable entries from the sides, being careful to separate the power limited conductors from the
non-power limited conductors. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery,
transformer and printed circuit board location.
Do not over-tighten screw terminals. Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
Disconnect all sources of power before servicing, removing, or inserting any circuit boards. Control unit and
associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables
while the unit is energized.
WIRING CONSIDERATIONS:
This fire alarm control panel contains power limited circuits. You cannot connect external sources of power
to these circuits without invalidating their approval.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating device and notification appliance circuits. Most devices
cannot tolerate more than a 10% drop from the specified device voltage.
The installer must make sure that the wiring and devices installed in the system meet the current National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and all applicable state and local building code requirements.
Use the conductor size and type required by local codes. (see NFPA 70, Article 760). Wiring resistance must
not be more than that shown on the field wiring diagrams.
To reduce errors and help in servicing the system, all conductors should be tagged or otherwise coded and
logged at installation to identify circuit assignment and polarity. If the conductors are logged with a code, keep
the log that explains the code with the manual, so that it is available to other people working on the panel.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or be damaged when subjected
to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune to lightning transients and interfer-
ence, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. We do not recommend the use of overhead or outside aerial
wiring due to the increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the FCI Technical Support
Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
To prevent the spread of fire, use proper patching materials to areas where system wiring passes through
fire-rated walls or floors.
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected to this fire alarm control panel. Disconnect
all sources of power before servicing. The control panel and associated equipment may be damaged by
removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the panel is energized. Failure to do
so can damage circuits. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this control panel until this manual is read
and understood.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
The equipment was tested according to EC directive 89/336/EEC for Class Aequipment and was verified
to the limits and methods of EN 55022.
CAUTION -System Reacceptance Test: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in
accordance with NFPA 1996, Chapter 7 after any change, addition or deletion of product components, or after
any repair to system wiring. All components, circuits, or system operations known to be affected by a change
must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10%
of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, should also be
tested and proper system operation verified.
DO NOT RUN LINE VOLTAGE IN THE SAME RACEWAYS AS FIRE ALARM CONDUCTORS.
WHEN APPLYING POWER TO THIS FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL, CONNECT THE
AC LINE VOLTAGE FIRST, THEN CONNECT THE BATTERIES.
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FCC WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class Acomputing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15
of FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in
a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
If these instructions are not clear, or if additional information or clarification is needed, please consult your
local authorized Fire Control Instruments, Inc. distributor.
Because of design changes and product improvements, the information in this manual is subject to change
without notice. FCI reserves the right to change hardware and/or software design, which may subsequently
affect the contents of this manual. FCI assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
Neither this manual nor any part of it may be reproduced without the advance written permission of Fire
Control Instruments, Inc.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
An automatic fire alarm system - Typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull
stations, audible/visual warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote notification capability - can
provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in walls,
on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level
or floor of a building. Asecond floor smoke detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or basement fire.
Furthermore, all types of smoke detectors - both ionization and photoelectric types - have sensing limitations.
No type of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire caused by carelessness and safety hazards such as
smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electri-
cal circuits, children playing with matches, or arson.
Audible/visual warning devices such as horns, bells or strobes, may not alert people if these devices are
located on the other side of closed or partly closed doors or are located on another floor of the building.
A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails, the system will operate
from standby batteries only for a specified time.
Rate-of-rise heat type detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-
rise feature of each heat detector should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control panel. It is essential
to use only equipment listed for service with this control panel.
Telephone lines required to transmit alarm signals from the premise to a central monitoring station may be
out of service or temporarily disabled.
The most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions, however, is inadequate maintenance. All devices and
system wiring should be tested and maintained by professional fire alarm installers following written procedures
supplied with each device. System inspection and testing should be scheduled monthly or as required by
National and/or local fire codes. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance rates possible, it is not a substitute for fire
insurance!
CAUTION
To keep your fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing
maintenance is required per the manufacturer’s recommendations and UL
and NFPA Standards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of
NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm Code, shall be followed. A preventive
maintenance agreement should be arranged through the manufacturer’s
local representative. Though smoke detectors are designed for long life,
they may fail at any time. Any smoke detector, fire alarm system or any
component of that system which fails shall be repaired or replaced
immediately.
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ZMC-6 AND/OR BMFC-6
MINI JUMPER MATRIX (NEW)
Diode Jumper
Position Function
Zone B
3,5, Etc. Zone A
3,5, Etc.
J1A J1B
J2A J2A
J3B
J4B
J5B
J6B
J3A
J4A
J5A
J6A
ALARM WILL ACTIVATE
MASTER BOX OUTPUT ONLY
ALARM WILL ACTIVATE
BUS 2

ALARM WILL ACTIVATE A/V
SIGNAL CIRCUITS. REVERSING
RELAY AND MASTER BOX OUTPUT
ALARM WILL ACTIVATE 
AUXILIARY ALARM OUTPUT
ONLY (TERM. 3-5)
ALARM WILL ACTIVATE
BUS 5
ALARM WILL ACTIVATE
BUS 6
Bus #3 (J7)
Bus #6
Bus #5
Bus #1 (J1)
Bus #2
Bus #4 (J6)
Zone Alarm Output
4 Pin "JPS" Matrix
4 Pin "JPS" Matrix
(old style)
J8
J6 J7
J1
Diodes Shown in Standard Configuration
Master Box
Activate Term 5
Activate Term 3
Activate
Alarm Bus
(Signal Relay)
Activate
Reversing
Relay
Activate
Zone Alarm
Output
CR22 CR23
CR25
CR24
CR26 CR27
BMFC-6 Diode Matrix
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TEST POINT CIRCUIT SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY
VOLTAGE READINGS
READINGS
TP-1 Zone 1 Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-2 Zone 2 Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-3 Transfer relay Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-4 Card supervision Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-5 Short circuit Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
LED 4 Positive Ground LED OFF LED lit
Fault
LED 5 Negative Ground LED OFF LED lit
Fault
TP-8 RTI supervision Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-11 Master Box Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-12 Ground Fault Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-13 Pwr Supply Fault Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-14 Gen. Syst. Trbl Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
TP-15 Supv. of K4 relay Zero VDC 1.2 to 24 VDC
contacts
NOTE: All the above voltages are approximate and it is entirely possible to have a trouble condition
with readings other than shown. If your voltage readings differ and you cannot solve your trouble condition
by consulting this manual, please contact your local authorized FCI Distributor.
BMFC-6 Test Points
BMFC-6 TEST POINTS
(For location of a specific trouble)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place negative ( - ) lead of DC voltmeter on Terminal 30 and positive (+) meter lead on indicated test point.
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1.0 FUNCTIONAL SWITCHES
1.1 BMFC Switches
Operational switches located on the BMFC basic fire card are as follows:
•Trouble Silence Switch (Fig. 1) This switch, when operated, will silence the System Trouble audible
sounder. Upon correction of the trouble condition, the audible will sound again to indicate that the switch
should be returned to the normal position.
•Battery/Bell Test Switch (Fig. 1) This switch, when operated, de-energizes the Transfer Relay disconnect-
ing the power supply from the panel circuitry. It also energizes the alarm relay operating all local
notification appliances from the stand-by batteries. Operating this switch will not reverse telephone lines
or activate the city box output.
•Lamp Test Switch (Fig. 1) This switch, when operated, will light all red LED alarm indicators, all yellow LED
trouble indicators on zone modules, and all Remote Zone Annunciators (RZAs). All alarm indicators are
supervised.
•Reset Switch (Fig. 1) This switch, when operated, resets all zones from the alarm condition, as well as
interrupting the Smoke Detector Power Output to reset the detectors. It will also cause all the yellow LED
zone trouble indicators to light.
•City Box Disconnect Switch (Fig. 1) This switch, when operated, will disable the City Box Output and/or
Polarity Reversal Output (JRR must be cut for Polarity Reversal disabling). The yellow LED above the
switch will light, and a System Trouble will occur when the switch is in the OFF position, or when the
control is in the alarm mode. The yellow LED will remain lit until the master box and the control are reset.
1.2 Zone Module Switches
Operational switches mounted on the zone modules are as follows:
•Zone Maintenance Switch - Each zone has a maintenance switch. Operation of this switch will disconnect
the zone alarm output. This will also cause both a System and a Zone Trouble. Other zones are not affected
by the operation of any one zone maintenance switch.
2.0 GROUND FAULT DETECTION
External wiring leaving the FC-72 is supervised for
ground faults. When a ground is present on the exter-
nal wiring the yellow “GROUND FAULT” LED will light
and a System Trouble will occur. Separate positive
(LED 4) and negative (LED 5) indicators are provided
to determine the type of ground fault present. This will
help when trouble shooting. To locate the source of
the ground fault, remove each external wire from the
FC-72 one at a time, then connect a voltmeter to Ter-
minals 24 and 30. Normal voltage should be from 5.5
to 6.5 VDC. If not, check the field wiring.
3.0 SHORT CIRCUIT DETECTION
The notification appliance circuit wiring Terminals (6-13) are supervised for short circuits across either
notification appliance circuit. When a short circuit is present the yellow “SHORT CIRCUIT” LED will light, and
a System Trouble will occur. See Section 7.
RESET
CIRCUIT
NORMAL
TROUBLE
SILENCE
NORMAL
TEST TEST
TEST
BELL
BATT
LAMP
GROUND
FAULT
IO
Y
T
OFF
X
FAULT
SHORT
CB
ON
Figure 1
NOTE: Terminal 24 of the FC-72 must be connected
to an earth ground per Article 760 of the National
Electrical Code. Conduit ground is not acceptable.
Failure to make this connection will result in a
reduction in lightning protection.
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4.0 JUMPERS AND JUMPER MATRIX
The jumpers and jumper matrix for the BMFC are shown in Table 1.
5.0 MUNICIPAL BOX CONNECTION
BMFC Terminals 1and 2are for the supervised connection of a local energy city box or solenoid. The alarm
output on these terminals is 20 VDC for municipal box, and 24 VDC for solenoid. A“CITY BOX DISCONNECT”
Switch is provided for use when testing and servicing the control. When the switch is in the OFF position,
operation of the master box/solenoid is inhibited, the yellow LED above the switch will light, and a System
Trouble will occur.
When a solenoid is connected, the switch will inhibit the alarm dry contacts from transferring on alarm
if Jumper JRR DISC. is cut.
To connect the master box or solenoid, remove the 220 ohm, 5 watt resistor from Terminals 1and 2. DO NOT
connect this resistor to the master box or transmitter. Leave it in the bottom of the control cabinet for trouble
shooting purposes. Connect master box or solenoid wiring to Terminals 1(+) and 2 ( - ). For solenoid, verify that
R24 is replaced by a fuse, 4 amps @ 24 VDC. For master box, verify that field wiring does not exceed 35 ohms.
For solenoid field wiring, refer to the table. Check with a meter before making final connections. To disable the
city box switch, consult the factory.
JUMPER FUNCTION
J-11 Cut if TCM-6, BMC-6 or CCM-6 module is installed.
J-12 Cut when Reversing Relay is being used to transmit an alarm via telephone lines.
J-13 Cut if RTI (Remote Trouble Indicator)is NOT used.
J-10A,B Install to the right of the last zone in system unless followed by an auxiliary module
(ADAM, SRB, etc.)
J-RA,B Remove this jumper on each zone where an RZA(Remote Zone Annunciator) is
used or when a ZDM-D is used.
JRR Cut if the City Box Switch is required to disable the Polarity Rev. Output in alarm.
J-RTI Cut if RTI is used—jumper located next to Terminals 17-19.
JT Cut to transmit a system trouble to Remote Station via telephone lines.
(Terms. 25 &26).
JS3 Cut for supervision of Terminals 3&4.
JL Cut if K2 Reversing relay is to be non-latching
J20 Cut for remote reset function.
J5 Factory use only
J22 Cut if Alarm Bus 6 is being used.
JS5 Cut for supervision of Terminals 4&5.
J31-34 Install when using a ZDM-D module.
DIODE JUMPER FUNCTION
POSITION
ZONES ZONES
1, 3, 5 etc. 2, 4, 6 etc.
JIA JIB Alarm activates master box output only.
J2A J2B Alarm activates bus 2.
J3A J3B Alarm activates notification appliance circuits, reversing relay and city box circuit.
J4A J4B Alarm activates aux. alarm output only. (Terminals 3 - 5)
J5A J5B Alarm activates Bus 5.
J6A J6B Alarm activates Bus 6.
NOTE: If Alarm Busses 2 or 5 are used:
Cut CR71 and CR72 on BMFC,
Cut CR5 and CR22 on ZMC
Table 1
NOTE: This output is is fused at 4 amps. Do not exceed 3 amps. The output voltage depends on which device is
connected to the circuit. Aminimum battery voltage of 23.3 VDC is required to operate the solenoid circuit.
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FM Approved, UL Listed solenoids are as
follows:
Approved/ Solenoid Current Max. Line
Listed Model @ 24 VDC Res.
FM, UL LV2LBX25 0.458 A 2.0 ohms
FM T8210A107 0.70 A 0.7 ohms
FM R8210A107 0.70 A 0.7 ohms
FM 8210A107 0.70 A 0.7 ohms
5.1 Troubleshooting the City Box Circuit
6.0 AUXILIARY ALARM OUTPUTS
BMFC Terminals 3, 4, and 5comprise two auxiliary alarm outputs. These outputs are a function of the jumper
matrix; the most common use is with presignaling systems. These outputs may be configured for either
supervised or non-supervised operation.
Terminal 4is negative ( - ) and Terminals 3and 5are positive (+). Connect only the notification appliances
listed in FCI Addendum, P/N 9000-0427 to these terminals per Figure 2:
To make any zone activate the Auxiliary Notification Appliance Outputs, Install a J4A, J4B diode jumper to the
right of each zone used for this output.
To supervise these outputs, cut Jumper JS3 on the BMFC for the supervision between Terminals 3&4and/or
cut Jumper JS5 on the BMFC for supervision between Terminals 4&5.
(This output is only supervised to the first appliance—DO NOT exceed one appliance per output)
The output parameters of the Auxiliary Notification Appliance Output are as follows:
Voltage 24 VDC (nominal)
Max. ripple voltage .071 VAC (max.)
Standby current .002 amp.
Alarm current 0.5 amp. (max.)
Power Limited
6.1 Presignal Feature
To configure the FC-72 for presignaling, install the J3A, J3B diode jumper for general alarm, as described
in Table 1. Install J4A, J4B diode jumper to the right of all presignaling zones. (See Table 1). Then connect
general alarm notification appliances to the common alarm output, Terminals 6through 13. Connect the
presignal appliance to Terminals 3, 4, and 5using the directions above.
Do not exceed 0.5 amp. per output.
If more than one device is used, the additional device(s) will not be supervised.
MAX. TRIPPING COIL 14.5 OHM
MUST COMPLY WITH NFPA 72
MAX. LINE RES. 35 OHMS
MAX. CURRENT .510 A.
SUPV. CURRENT .0016 A.
ANY LISTED LOCAL ENERGY
CITY BOX
AUDIBLE/VISIBLE
NOTIFICATION
APPLIANCES
UL LISTED
SUPERVISED WIRING
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 2
NOTE: Factory Mutual approves only Class A,
Style D initiating circuits when using a solenoid for
Deluge/Preaction Service
NOTE: Wiring to a municipal city master box must
comply with NFPA 72 “Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems.”
“CITY BOX” LED Lit. Control in alarm. Reset Control.
Switch in the
ON position. Return the switch to the OFF position.
Master Box not reset. Reset the master box.
Open in master box Replace EOL resistor of master box. If the LED restores,
coil wiring check for coil opens.
NOTE: A presignaling notification appliance and its wiring must be installed within the same room as the control.
Also, the notification appliance circuit conductors must be installed in conduit or have equivalent protection
against mechanical injury and tampering.
PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION TO BE TAKEN
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7.0 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS
The voltage on these circuits is 24 VDC (nominal). Connect only the UL Listed notification appliances shown
in FCI Addendum, P/N 9000-0427 to these circuits. Follow the installation instructions furnished with each
appliance.
The BMFC contains two notification appliance circuits, each rated at 1.75 amps, which operate only in unison.
Terminals 6, 7, 8, and 9are for Circuit 1, and Terminals 10, 11, 12, and 13 are for Circuit 2. Each circuit is
individually protected and supervised for opens, grounds and shorts.
The output of these circuits is controlled through a notification appliance circuit module. There are four
standard modules that can be used with the FC-72 notification appliance circuits.
•BCM-6, Bell Card Module - Provides a continuous, non-coded output on the notification
appliance circuits.
•TCM-6, Temporal Coder Module - Provides a Temporal Pattern Emergency Evacuation Signal per ANSI
S3.41
•BMC-6, Master Coder Module - Provides an adjustable on-off duty cycle (march time pattern).
•CCM-6, Common Coder Module - Provides a variety of common coded signals, programmable
in the field.
The output parameters of the notification appliance circuits are as follows:
Voltage 24 VDC (nom.)
Max. ripple voltage .071 VAC (RMS)
Supervisory current .0017 amp.
Alarm Current 1.75 amp.
Power Limited
Supervised
Each notification appliance circuit module has a yellow LED which indicates the following trouble conditions:
•An open in the notification appliance circuit wiring.
•An open in the Signal Relay (K3) coil.
•An open overload device in either notification appliance circuit.
7.1 Wiring
Class A, Style Z Wiring
Notification Appliance Circuit 1 - Remove the 3.9K ohm, 1/2 watt, resistor from Terminals 6 ( - ) and 9 (+).
Connect resistor to Terminals 7and 8. Connect field wiring to terminals per Figure 3.
-
6
7
+
9
8
1/2 W.
EOL
3.9K
3.9K
10 -
11
1/2 W.
EOL
13
12
+
Figure 3
1/2 W.
EOL
3.9K
1/2 W.
EOL
3.9K
8
-
7
6
+
9
12
-
10
11
+
13
Figure 4
NOTE:J-11 Must be cut when using coder modules TCM-6, BMC-6 OR CCM-6) on the BMFC.
NOTE: Use only appliances specified above.
BE SURE TO OBSERVE POLARITY NOTE: Use only appliances specified above. BE SURE TO OBSERVE POLARITY
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Notification Appliance Circuit 2 - Remove the 3.9K ohm, 1/2 watt, resistor from Terminals 10 ( - ) and 13
(+), and connect resistor to Terminals 11 and 12. Connect field wiring to terminals per Figure 3.
Class B, Style Y Wiring
Notification Appliance Circuit 1 - Remove the 3.9K ohm, 1/2 watt, resistor from Terminals 6 ( - ) and 9 (+),
then connect it in parallel within the last device on the circuit. Connect field wiring to these terminals per
Figure 4. Be sure to observe polarity, and check all wiring prior to connection.
Notification Appliance Circuit 2 - Follow the same procedure as above, except Terminal 10 is negative ( - ),
and Terminal 13 is positive (+).
7.2 Troubleshooting the Notification Appliance Circuit
Yellow LED on TCM/BCM 1. Open in ckt. wiring. Remove the wiring and check for opens.
is lit 2. PTC open. Hold the System Reset switch down for five (5) seconds.
3. Relay coil defective Check the coil for 700 ohms resistance.
Replace if necessary.
“SHORT CIRCUIT” LED lit. 1. Short circuit in Check notification appliance circuits for shorts.
the field wiring (See section on “SHORT CIRCUIT” LED)
2. Non-polarized
appliances used. Use only approved appliances.
Notification appliances 1. Reversed polarity
will not operate on appliance. Correct polarity of notification appliances
2. PTC open. Hold the System Reset switch down for five (5) seconds
3. Signal relay
NOTE: Divide the load evenly between both notification appliance circuits. Be sure to observe polarity, and
check all wiring prior to connection.
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7.3 Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring Estimator
Use the chart (Figure 5) to determine the required wire size for each notification appliance circuit.
1) Compute the required current. (Number of appliances multiplied by appliance current = amperes)
2) Compute the distance in feet from panel to the last appliance.
3) Locate the total appliance load (amperes) on the vertical axis of the chart. Locate the wire length (feet)
on the horizontal axis of the chart. Find where they intersect.
4) Read the wire size in AWG on the curved line to the right of the point of intersection.
For wire lengths less than 100 feet, use 18 AWG minimum.
8.0 COMMON ALARM DRY CONTACTS
These contacts transfer and latch whenever the reversing relay is energized. Terminal 16 is common,
15 is normally open and 14 is normally closed. See Figure 6. Reversing relay K2 (P/N 4500-0024) must be
installed in the socket provided.
These contacts are rated 5 amps @ 26 VDC (resistive). Intended for connection to circuits powered from a
Listed power limited source of supply.
9.0 COMMON TROUBLE DRY CONTACTS
Whenever a System Trouble occurs, the trouble dry contacts will transfer. Terminal 20 is common, 21 is
normally open, and 22 is normally closed. See Figure 7. the contacts are rated 5 amps @ 26 VDC (resistive).
Trouble relay K1 (P/N 26592) must be installed in the socket provided. Intended for connection to circuits
powered from a Listed power limited source of supply.
Figure 5
16 COM
15
14 N/C
N/O
Figure 6 Common Alarm Dry contacts
22
RELAY K1 MUST BE INSTALLED
N/C
N/O
C
20 21
Figure 7 System Trouble Dry Contacts
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10.0 REMOTE TROUBLE INDICATOR CONNECTION
Terminals 17, 18 and 19 are for the connection of the optional 3-wire remote trouble indicator (RTI). The RTI
is supervised for grounds and opens. Should an open occur, the system will indicate trouble.
To use the RTI, install trouble relay K1 (4500-0024). Cut the jumper (JRTI) which is located to the LEFT
of Terminals 17, 18 and 19. Connect the RTI per Figure 8.
Circuit ratings: 24 VDC @ .004 amps max. Power limited.
11.0 EARTH GROUND
The FC-72 control must be connected to (earth) ground, per Article 760 of the National Electrical Code.
The connection is made to Terminal 24. This connection will provide maximum protection in the event of
lightning, transients, or electrical disturbance. Failure to connect a ground will result in a reduction in lightning
protection. MINIMUM wire size 14 AWG.
12.0 POLARITY REVERSAL OUTPUT
Terminals 25 and 26 are for the connection of a polarity sensitive remote station receiver via leased telephone
lines. The output is 24 VDC, current limited to 0.13 amp. Reversing relay K2 (4500-0024) must be installed
in the socket provided. Cut Jumper J12 and connect the telephone lines to Terminals 25 (+) and 26 ( - ). In the
alarm condition the relay will operate, reversing the polarity on the telephone lines (Term. 25 will now be
negative and Term. 26 will be positive).
To transmit a trouble signal to the remote station, cut Jumper JT, which is located above relay K1. This will
remove power from the output in the event of a System Trouble, but will not inhibit an alarm signal. Relay K1
must be installed in order to transmit a trouble. The output parameters for the Polarity Reversal circuit are
as follows:
Voltage 19.9 VDC minimum
26.4 VDC maximum
Max. ripple voltage .071 VAC (RMS)
Standby Current .010 amp. @ 24 VDC
Alarm Current .130 amp.
Power limited
Supervised
13.0 AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUT
Terminals 29 (+) and 30 ( - ) supply a continuous 24
VDC nominal output for use only with the Model
301DH duct detector remote test station. This output
is NOT interrupted by the reset switch. See Figure 10.
Voltage 24 VDC (nominal)
Max. ripple voltage .071 VAC (RMS)
Current 1.75 amp. max.
Power limited
Unsupervised
WHITE
GREEN
CUT JUMPER ON BOARD
NEXT TO TERMINALS.
RELAY K1 MUST BE INSTALLED
RED
17
18
19
Figure 8 Remote Trouble Indicator
25
+
GROUND IS NOT
RELAY K2 MUST BE
INSTALLED. CUT
ELECTRICAL CODE.
PANEL NEUTRAL
OR CONDUIT
ACCEPTABLE.
EARTH GROUND
PER ARTICLE 760
OF THE NATIONAL
CONNECT TO
SEPARATE
24
-
JUMPER J12
26
TELE. LINES
Figure 9 Earth Ground/Polarity Reversal
STANDBY BATTERY FUSED AT 6 AMPS.
COMMON (NEG)
SMOKE DETECTOR OUTPUT
44 3143 30
TO STANDBY BATTERY
EXT. OUTPUT
29
Figure 10 Power Outputs
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14.0 SMOKE DETECTOR OUTPUT
Terminals 30 ( - ) and 31(+) are only for the power connection of 4-wire Model SPB-24 projected beam smoke
detectors. Operation of the reset switch interrupts this output to reset all detectors. See Figure 10.
Voltage 24 VDC (nominal)
Max. ripple voltage .071 VAC (RMS)
Current 1.75 amp.
Power limited
Unsupervised
Two-wire photoelectric or ionization smoke detectors must not be connected to these terminals. See Section
16.1 on the ZDM.
15.0 ZONE ALARM DRY CONTACTS
A set of Form “C” dry contacts rated 2 amps at 24
VDC (resistive), are provided for each zone when
a ZDM or VZM is installed. They are intended for
connection to circuits powered from a Listed power
limited source of supply. Terminal 35 is common,
34 is normally open, and 33 is normally closed. See
Figure 11. These contacts transfer only when there is
an alarm on that individual zone, and they will remain
in the alarm condition until the control is reset. The
position of the zone maintenance switch WILL NOT
AFFECT THESE CONTACTS. Jumpers in the matrix
are not required to operate these contacts.
16.0 INITIATING CIRCUITS
16.1 Zone Detector Module (ZDM)
Terminals 37 through 40 are provided for each zone, and will accept U.L. Listed normally open initiating
devices such as heat detectors, thermostats, and manual stations. See Figures 12 and 13.
FCI approved, U.L. Listed compatible, two-wire photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors that use the
supervisory current from the initiating circuit as their power source can be used. Each zone is capable of
powering a specified number of FCI approved detectors. See FCI Addendum, P/N 9000-0427 for a list of
approved detectors.
One ZDM is required for each active zone and will accept either Class A, Style D or Class B, Style B 4-wire
or 2-wire circuits. Each zone module has an individual maintenance switch as well as a supervised red
“ALARM” LED and a yellow “TROUBLE” LED.
33
N/C
CN/O
35 34
Figure 11 Zone Dry Contacts
N/O DEVICES
UL LISTED
UL LISTED
N/O DEVICES
37
-
3938 40
EOL
3.9K
+
EOL
3.9K
37 38
-
39 40
+
Figure 12
UL LISTED
N/O DEVICES
UL LISTED
N/O DEVICES
3.9K
EOL
39
37 38
-
40
+
3.9K
EOL
37
-
39
38 40
+
Figure 13
CAUTION: Fire Control Instruments, Inc. does not warrant the integrity of systems using FCI control
panels and two-wire smoke detectors that have not been tested and approved by FCI. See Addendum,
P/N 9000-0427
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The output parameters for the initiating circuits with ZDM modules are as follows:
Voltage 24 VDC (nominal)
Max. ripple voltage .672 VAC (RMS)
Standby Current .006 amp.
Alarm Current .032 amp.
Zone Alarm 2 amp. (resistive) @ 26 VDC dry contacts. Intended for connection to circuits
powered from a Listed power limited source of supply.
A. CODED OPERATION
All ZDM modules are normally configured for the
“latching” mode of operation. If coded operation
(from coded initiating devices) is desired, cut the
latch diode CR5 on the appropriate ZDM(s). CR5 is
located directly above the relay. (See Fig. 14 )
B. WATERFLOW DETECTION
When a zone is to be used for waterflow alarm
detection, the zone maintenance switch must be
bypassed (per U.L. 864).
Install Mini-jumper W1 as shown in Figure 14. The
notification appliances can only be silenced after the
waterflow device has been restored to normal. This
circuit may be wired Class A, Style D or Class B,
Style B .
C. GENERAL ALARM — ZONE JUMPER
CONFIGURATION
The zone jumper matrix and zone supervision jumpers should be configured in the following ways for general
alarm zones. (For other configurations see Table 1, Section 4.)
ONE ZONE - When only one zone is used, the J10A jumper to the right of the zone (Zone 1) should NOT be
removed. A diode jumper (1N4004) should be installed in position J3A.
TWO OR MORE ZONES - When two or more zones are used, diode jumpers should be installed in positions
J3A and J3B. The J10A, J10B jumper to the LEFT of each zone should be removed for supervision.
D. WIRING
U.L. Listed N.O. Detection Devices or 4- wire smoke detectors may be used. For FCI approved, U.L. Listed,
and Multiple Listed 2-wire smoke detectors, see FCI Addendum, P/N 9000-0427.
Class A, Style D Operation
Remove the 3.9K ohm, 1/2 watt resistor from Terminals 37 and 40, and connect it to Terminals 38 and 39.
Then connect field wiring per Figure 12. The maximum allowable resistance in the field wiring is 100 ohms per
zone for the ZDM/ZDM-D modules, and 50 ohms per zone for the VZM module.
Class B, Style B Operation
Remove the 3.9K ohm, 1/2 watt resistor between Terminals 37 and 40, and install it in parallel within the last
device on the circuit. Then connect wiring to Terminal 37 ( - ) and 40 (+). See Figure 13.
The maximum allowable resistance in the field wiring is 100/750 ohms per zone for the ZDM, 100 ohms per
zone for the ZDM-D and 50 ohms per zone for the VZM. Prior to installing the wires on Terminals 37 and 40,
read the resistance across the circuit. It should be between 3,900 and 4,000 ohms for the ZDM or ZDM-D and
3,900 and 3,950 ohms for the VZM.
E. OPTIONAL END OF LINE RESISTOR
With the ZDM only, a Class B circuit, when used with 3.3K EOL resistor, may have a maximum DC line
resistance of up to 750 ohms. (Not FM Approved)
MICROFUSE
MINI-JUMPER
W2
MAINTENANCE
ZDM
W1
SWITCH
ZONE
ZONE TROUBLE
LED (YELLOW)
S1
K1
4300-0018
CR5
ZONE ALARM
LED (RED) 2110-0014
Figure 14
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F. ZDM TROUBLE SHOOTING
16.2 Verification Zone Detector Module (VZM)
The Verification Zone Module (VZM) may be used to replace the ZDM in applications where verification
of alarm is required. Each VZM has an individual zone maintenance switch as well as a red “ZONE ALARM”
LED and a yellow “ZONE TROUBLE” LED; placement of these is the same as on the ZDM (see Fig. 14).
The VZM will accept FCI approved, U.L. Listed, and Multiple Listed two-wire smoke detectors, four-wire smoke
detectors, and normally open contact initiating devices wired either Class A, Style D or Class B, Style B at
Terminals 37 through 40 of the BMFC or ZMC. Each zone is capable of powering a specific number of FCI
approved two-wire detectors.
The VZM differentiates between two-wire smoke detectors and normally open contact initiating devices,
allowing a verification time cycle with the two-wire smoke detectors. However, for normally open contact
initiating devices and four-wire smoke detectors, the verification time cycle is automatically bypassed.
The Verification Time Cycle has a fixed time out, totaling 124 seconds. It begins with a 20 second presignal-
ing alarm window, initiated by an active FCI approved, U.L. Listed, and Multiple Listed two-wire smoke detector,
(indicated by the flashing yellow trouble LED on the VZM). The presignaling alarm window is followed by a
4 second automatic reset time, (indicated by the constant yellow “TROUBLE” LED), and a 100 second alarm
verification window, (indicated by a flashing yellow LED). The alarm verification window holds the circuit in the
presignaling alarm state, waiting for the first alarm to be verified. If a subsequent alarm comes in from a smoke
detector in the circuit, the VZM will initiate a System Alarm, (indicated by the red LED). If a subsequent alarm
is not received within 100 seconds, the VZM will return to its normal supervisory condition.
The output parameters of an initiating circuit with a Verification Zone Module are as follows:
Voltage 24 VDC regulated
Max. ripple voltage .672 VAC (RMS)
Standby current .006 amp. (normal standby)
Alarm current .035 amp. max. (alarm)
Power limited
Supervised
“ZONE TROUBLE” “MAINTENANCE” switch Place the “MAINTENANCE” switch
led IS LIT. is in the “OFF” position. in the normal position.
Initiating circuit Check BMFC/ZMC circuit for opens. It should read
between 3,900 and 4,000 ohms. (The reading will be
between 3,300 and 4,050 ohms if a 3.3K EOL resistor
is used)
Remote alarm indicator Press the LAMP TEST switch on the BMFC
defective, field wiring while someone observes the remote indicator.
open or Jumper JRA, If the remote indicator does not light, check the field
JRB cut. wiring. If no remote indicator is used, be sure
Jumpers JRA, JRB are not removed, or that BMFC/ZMC
Terminals 36 and 41 are connected.
Zone alarm LED defective Press the “LAMP TEST” Switch; If the red LED
does not light, replace the ZDM.
K1 K2
ZONE ALARM LED (RED)
ZONE TROUBLE LED (YELLOW)
ZONE
MAINTENANCE
SWITCH
VZM
J2
J1 CR6
LATCH F1
MICROFUSE
4300-0018
J2
J1 TEST
MINI-JUMPER
2110-0014
Figure 15
Alarm in 20 second 4 sec. 100 sec.
(From smoke Presignal- Reset alarm
detector) alarm window Verification
window
Normal Normal
Supervisory Supervisory
condition condition
Verification Time
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A. CODED OPERATION
All VZMs are normally configured in the “latch” mode of operation. If coded operation (from coded initiating
devices) is desired, cut the latch diode CR6. See Fig. 15.
When using the Verification Zone Module VZM for waterflow alarm detection, the zone maintenance switch
must be bypassed (per U.L. 864).
Install mini-jumper J2 as shown in Figure 15. The notification appliances can only be silenced after the water-
flow device has been restored to normal.
B. GENERAL ALARM — ZONE JUMPER CONFIGURATION
The zone jumper matrix and zone supervision jumpers should be configured per the instructions
in Section 16.1.
C. WIRING
The wiring should be configured per the instructions in Section. 16.1.
D. SMOKE DETECTOR TEST
The VZM has an optional two-pin mini-jumper connector J2, P/N 2110-0014, which is installed when testing
smoke detectors without activating the verification time cycle.
16.3 The Double Density Zone Detector Module (ZDM-D)
The Double Density Zone Detector Module (ZDM-D) provides two zones in the space of one. Each zone
of the ZDM-D has an individual zone maintenance switch as well as a supervised red “ZONE ALARM” LED
and yellow “ZONE TROUBLE” LED. The ZDM-D is not directly interchangeable with the ZDM; some modifica-
tions are required on the BMFC and/or ZMC (see Fig. 17). The ZDM-D will accept two-wire smoke detectors,
four-wire smoke detectors, and normally open contact initiating devices wired either Class B, Style B in both
circuits (Zone A and Zone B) or Class A, Style D in Zone A and Class B, Style B in Zone B at Terminals 36
through 40 of the BMFC or ZMC. NOTE: When wiring Zone A for Style D operation, a Model V.E.O.L. must be
used (consult factory). Each zone on the ZDM-D is capable of powering a specific number of two-wire smoke
detectors.
The output parameters of the initiating circuits with a ZDM-D module are as follows:
Voltage (per zone) 24 VDC nominal
Max. ripple voltage .672 VAC (RMS)
Standby; Current (per zone) .006 amp.
Alarm current .035 amp.
Power limited
Supervised
When using a ZDM-D module, the jumpers on the BMFC and/or ZMC must be configured
as follows (refer also to Fig. 17):
Zone 1 (BMFC) Cut: JRA, CR47;
Install: J31, J33
Zone 2 (BMFC) Cut: JRB, CR48;
Install: J32, J34
Zone 3, 5, 7, etc. Cut: JRA, CR20;
(ZMC) Install: J11A, J33
Zone 4, 6, 8, etc. Cut: JRB, CR21;
(ZMC) Install: J11B, J34 W1
W2
RED ZONE ALARM
YELLOW ZONE TROUBLE
YELLOW ZONE TROUBLE
RED ZONE ALARM
ZDM-D
R23 R24
F1
F2
MAINTENANCE
SWITCH
ZONE B
ZONE A
MAINTENANCE
SWITCH
W4 W3
LED. ZONE B
LED. ZONE B
LED. ZONE A
LED. ZONE A
Figure 16
NOTE: Jumpers J11A, J11B, J31, J32, J33 and J34
are wire jumpers, NOT 1N4004 diode jumpers.
IMPORTANT: If the required jumpers are not
configured as described above, contact the factory.
NOTE: When using two-wire smoke detectors, ONLY FCI Approved, U.L. Listed (Multiple Listed) two-wire
smoke detectors should be used. See FCI Addendum, P/N 9000-0427.
IMPORTANT: Remove the test mini-jumper connector J2 after completing the test.
ZDM-D JUMPER
POSITION CONFIGURATION
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A. CODED OPERATION
All ZDM-D modules are normally configured in the “latching” mode of operation. If coded operation (from
coded initiating devices) is desired, cut the latch resistor: R23 for Zone Aand R24 for Zone B.
B. WATERFLOW DETECTION
When using the ZDM-D module for waterflow alarm detection, the maintenance switch of the
appropriate zone must be bypassed (per U.L. 864). For Zone A, install mini-jumper W3, for Zone B, install
jumper W4. The notification appliances can only be silenced after the waterflow device has been restored to nor-
mal.
C. GENERAL ALARM — ZONE JUMPER CONFIGURATION
The zone jumper matrix and zone supervision jumpers should be configured per the instructions in Section
16.1C.
D. WIRING
Field wiring is configured (Fig. 16) as:
Zone A — Class Aor B, Style D or B
Zone B — Class B, Style B
Using Figure 17 as a guide, connect the field wiring to Terminals 36 through 40.
16.4 Sprinkler Supervisory Service
The ZDM module may be used for sprinkler supervisory service by observing the following procedure:
A. Remove jumper J3A (or J3B, depending on the zone to be used) if there is to be no municipal notification
for supervisory purposes.
B. Insert jumper J4A (or J4B depending on the zone to be used).
C. Connect a notification appliance (such as the HEM mini-horn) to Terminals 3and 5on the BMFC-6.
D. Label the ZDM to indicate it is used for supervisory signaling.
Thus, off-normal positioning of any supervisory switch will cause the notification appliance to activate, but will
not cause a alarm condition unless desired.
Figure 17
NOTE: The maximum allowable resistance in the field wiring is 100 ohms per zone, Class B, Style B,
50 ohms per zone, Class A, Style D.
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