Fire-Lite C304(A User manual

M300(A) MONITOR MODULE, C304(A) CONTROL MODULE, AND
I300(A) FAULT ISOLATOR MODULE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This information is included as a quick reference installation guide. Refer to the appropriate Fire-Lite control panel installation man-
ual for detailed system information. If the modules will be installed in an existing operational system, inform the operator and local
authority that the system will be temporarily out of service. Disconnect power to the control panel before installing the modules.
STATUS LED
ROTARY DECADE
ADDRESS SWITCHES
MODE TABS
M300(A) MAGNET
TEST POSITION
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Figure 1. Montior and Control Module
Conrols and Indicators
F300-03-01 1 I56-570-05
Fire-Lite Alarms, Inc., 12 Clintonville Rd, Northfield , CT 06472-1652 [phone]
NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
M300(A) MONITOR MODULES provide a two-wire, or fault-tolerant, initiating
circuit for normally open contact fire alarm and supervisory devices, or either
normally open or normally closed security devices. The LED indicator can be
latched on or returned to the normal mode by code command from the panel.
Rotary decade switches are used to set the address of each module.
C304(A) CONTROL MODULES allow a compatible control panel to switch dis-
crete contacts by code command. The control module offers a status LED that
can be latched on or returned to the normal mode by code command from the
panel. Rotary decade switches are used to set the address of each module.
The control module offers two modes of switching operation. As shipped, the
module is configured for switching an external power source to notification ap-
pliances. The external power source can be a DC power supply or an audio amplifier (up to 70.7 Vrms). In this mode, the mod-
ule reports supervision status of the connected loads to the control panel. Load circuit status is reported as a normal, open, or
shorted circuit. Two pairs of output termination points are available for fault-tolerant wiring. The second mode of switching op-
eration allows the panel to control one Form-C (SPDT) set of contacts.
Circuit connections to the contacts are not supervised
by the module. This mode is enabled by breaking two external tabs on the module.
I300(A) FAULT ISOLATOR MODULES enable part of the communications loop to continue operating when a short circuit oc-
curs on it. An LED indicator blinks in the normal condition and turns on during a short circuit condition. The module will auto-
matically restore the entire communications loop to the normal condition when the short circuit is removed. (The isolator mod-
ule does not have decade switches.)
COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To insure proper operation, these modules must be connected to addressable, listed compatible Fire-Lite control panels only.
MOUNTING M300(A), C304(A), AND I300(A) DEVICES
M300(A), C304(A), and I300(A) modules mount directly to 4 inch square elec-
trical boxes as shown in Figure 2A. The box must have a min. depth of 21 /8".
WIRING
NOTE: All wiring must conform to applicable local codes, ordinances, and
regulations. When using control modules in nonpower limited applica-
tions, the CB500 Module Barrier must be used to meet UL require-
ments for the separation of power-limited and nonpower-limited termi-
nals and wiring. The barrier must be inserted in a 4"x4"x21 /8" junction
box, and the control module must be placed into the barrier and at-
tached to the junction box (Figure 2A). The power-limited wiring must
be placed into the isolated quadrant of the module barrier (Figure 2B).
1. Install module wiring in accordance with the job drawings and appropriate
wiring diagrams (Figures 3 - 10).
2. Set the address on the M300 and C304 per job drawings. Record this ad-
dress and loop on the front of the module, if desired.
3. Secure module to electrical box (supplied by installer), as shown in Figure 2A.
M300(A) MAGNET TEST
The M300(A) Monitor module can be tested with Fire-Lite's M02-04-01 Test
Magnet (see Figure 1). The magnet test checks the module electronics and
connections to the control panel. Interfaced initiating and indicating devices
must be tested independently.
A78-2610-00
Figure 2A. Module
Mounting with Barrier
ISOLATED
QUADRANT
A78-2611-00
Figure 2B.

A78-2281-03
FIGURE 4. TYPICAL M300 FAULT TOLERANT INITIATING CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION, NFPA STYLE D
1 (-)
2 (+)
MODULE
FROM PANEL OR (+)
(-)
TO NEXT
(+)
(-)
DEVICE
(+)
(-)
3 (-)
4 (+)
(+) 9
(-) 8
(-) 7
(+) 6
XXX 5
CONTROL
(-)
(+)
(-)
(+)
47K EOL
RESISTOR
A2143-00
UL LISTED EOL RELAY
SHOWN ENERGIZED
A77-716B
XXX - DO NOT
USE TERMINAL 5
TO NEXT CONTROL MODULE OR END
OF LINE RELAY (EOLR); ONE EOLR
REQUIRED PER BRANCH CIRCUIT
MODULE POLARITIES ARE
SHOWN IN ALARM
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
USE UL LISTED INDICATING APPLIANCES
RESISTIVE: 2 A @ 30 VDC
INDUCTIVE: 1 A @ 30 VDC (.6 PF)
PILOT DUTY: .6 A @ 30 VDC (.35 PF)
MAXIMUM LOAD:
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR
WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
BRANCH CIRCUIT
3 & 4. BREAK WIRE RUN TO PROVIDE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
DO NOT LOOP WIRE ON TERMINALS
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED AND POWER LIMITED
(-)
(+)
ISOLATED, REGULATED
POWER SUPPLY, LISTED FOR FIRE
PROTECTION WITH BATTERY BACKUP
(MONITOR LOSS OF PRIMARY POWER)
C304(A)
FIRE-LITE CONTROL PANELS ONLY
INDICATING APPLIANCE CIRCUIT (IAC) - NFPA STYLE W
COMMUNICATION LINE
PREVIOUS DEVICE
EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE MUST BE
POWER LIMITED PER NFPA 70
A78-2282-05
FIGURE 5. TYPICAL C304 INDICATING CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION, NFPA STYLE W
F300-03-01 2 I56-570-05
1 (–)
2 (+)
MODULE
FROM PANEL OR
(+)
(-)
TO NEXT
(+)
(–)
DEVICE
(+)
(–)
MONITOR
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
(–)9
(+)8
(+)7
(–)6
M300(A)
FIRE-LITE CONTROL PANELS ONLY
PREVIOUS DEVICE
COMMUNICATION LINE
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED AND POWER LIMITED
EOL RESISTOR
IS INTERNAL AT
TERMINALS 8 & 9.
ANY NUMBER OF UL LISTED CONTACT CLOSURE
DEVICES MAY BE USE. DO NOT MIX FIRE
ALARM INITIATING, SUPERVISORY, OR
SECURITY DEVICE ON THE SAME MODULE.
INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUIT - NFPA STYLE D
POWER LIMITED: 230 µA MAX @ 12 VDC MAX
IDC INSTALLATION WIRING SHALL NOT
EXCEED 40 OHMS OR 2500 FEET, 12 - 18 AWG.
INSTALL CONTACT CLOSURE DEVICES PER
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR WIRE
SPECIFICATIONS
1 (–)
2 (+)
MODULE
FROM PANEL OR
(+)
(–)
TO NEXT
(+)
(–)
DEVICE
(+)
(–)
MONITOR
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
(–)9
(+)8
(+)7
(–)6
M300(A)
FIRE-LITE CONTROL PANELS ONLY
PREVIOUS DEVICE
COMMUNICATION LINE
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED AND POWER LIMITED
47 K EOL
RESISTOR
A2143-00
ANY NUMBER OF UL LISTED CONTACT CLOSURE
DEVICES MAY BE USED. DO NOT MIX FIRE
ALARM INITIATING, SUPERVISORY, OR
SECURITY DEVICES ON THE SAME MODULE.
INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUIT - NFPA STYLE A OR B
POWER LIMITED: 230 µA MAX @ 12 VDC MAX
IDC INSTALLATION WIRING SHALL NOT
EXCEED 40 OHMS OR 2500 FEET, 12 - 18 AWG.
INSTALL CONTACT CLOSURE DEVICES PER
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
A78-2280-05
FIGURE 3. TYPICAL M300 2-WIRE INITIATING CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION, NFPA STYLE A OR B

1 (–)
2 (+)
MODULE
FROM PANEL OR
(+)
(–)
TO NEXT
(+)
(–)
DEVICE
(+)
(–)
3 (–)
4 (+)
(+) 9
(–) 8
(–) 7
(+) 6
XXX 5
CONTROL
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
XXX - DO NOT
USE TERMINAL 5
TO NEXT CONTROL MODULE
LAST MODULE MUST RETURN
WIRES FOR SUPERVISION
MODULE POLARITIES ARE
SHOWN IN ALARM
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
AUDIO BRANCH CIRCUIT
3 & 4. BREAK WIRE TO ENSURE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
DO NOT LOOP WIRE AROUND TERMINALS
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED.
(+)
C304(A)
FIRE-LITE CONTROL PANELS ONLY
PREVIOUS DEVICE
EOL RESISTOR IS
INTERNAL ACROSS
TERMINALS 8 AND 9
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR
WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
COMMUNICATION LINE
(–)
AUDIO AMPLIFIER
70.7 Vrms MAX.
AMP. WIRE
SUPERVISION
CIRCUIT
SPEAKER SWITCHING CIRCUIT - NFPA STYLE X
SPEAKERS MUST BE LISTED FOR FIRE PROTECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD: 43.75 WATTS MAX.
UP TO 70.7 Vrms (.35 POWER FACTOR)
(+) (–)
BYPASS CAPACITORS: 100 µf, 10V
A2143-20 NONPOLARIZED
<10 µA LEAKAGE
WIRES MUST BE SUPERVISEDD PER NFPA
WHEN A 70.7V AUDIO AMPLIFIER IS USED, TERMINALS 1 AND 2 ARE POWER LIMITED,
WHILE TERMINALS 3-9 ARE NONPOWER LIMITED. IN THIS CASE THE CB500 BARRIER
IS REQUIRED. OTHERWISE, ALL TERMINAL WIRING IS POWER LIMITED.
THE CB500
INCLUDES A LABEL INDICATING WHICH TERMINALS ARE NONPOWER LIMITED. THIS
LABEL MUST BE PLACED OVER THE POWER-LIMITED TERMINAL INFORMATION ON
THE NAMEPLATE LABEL, PRESENT ON THE MODULE HOUSING.
1 (–)
2 (+)
MODULE
FROM PANEL OR
(+)
(–)
TO NEXT
(+)
(–)
DEVICE
(+)
(–)
3 (–)
4 (+)
(+) 9
(–) 8
(–) 7
(+) 6
XXX 5
CONTROL
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
XXX - DO NOT
USE TERMINAL 5
TO NEXT CONTROL MODULE
LAST MODULE MUST RETURN
WIRES FOR SUPERVISION
MODULE POLARITIES ARE
SHOWN IN ALARM
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
AUDIO BRANCH CIRCUIT
3 & 4. BREAK WIRE TO ENSURE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
DO NOT LOOP WIRE AROUND TERMINALS
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED.
(+)
C304(A)
FIRE-LITE CONTROL PANELS ONLY
PREVIOUS DEVICE
47 K EOL
RESISTOR
A2143-00
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR
WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
COMMUNICATION LINE
(–)
AUDIO AMPLIFIER
70.7 Vrms MAX.
AMP. WIRE
SUPERVISION
CIRCUIT
SPEAKER SWITCHING CIRCUIT - NFPA STYLE W
SPEAKERS MUST BE LISTED FOR FIRE PROTECTION
MAXIMUM LOAD: 43.75 WATTS MAX.
UP TO 70.7 Vrms
(.35 POWER FACTOR)
(+) (–)
WIRES MUST BE SUPERVISEDD PER NFPA
WHEN A 70.7V AUDIO AMPLIFIER IS USED, TERMINALS 1 AND 2 ARE POWER LIMITED,
WHILE TERMINALS 3-9 ARE NONPOWER LIMITED. IN THIS CASE THE CB500 BARRIER
IS REQUIRED. OTHERWISE, ALL TERMINAL WIRING IS POWER LIMITED.
THE CB500
INCLUDES A LABEL INDICATING WHICH TERMINALS ARE NONPOWER LIMITED. THIS
LABEL MUST BE PLACED OVER THE POWER-LIMITED TERMINAL INFORMATION ON
THE NAMEPLATE LABEL, PRESENT ON THE MODULE HOUSING.
A78-2284-04
FIGURE 7. TYPICAL C304 WIRING FOR SPEAKER SUPERVISION AND SWITCHING, NFPA STYLE W
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*Canadian models have a resistive rating of 1.5A @ 30 VDC in this configuration.
A78-2283-05
FIGURE 6. TYPICAL C304 FAULT TOLERANT INDICATING CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION, NFPA STYLE X
A78-2285-04
FIGURE 8. TYPICAL C304 FAULT TOLERANT WIRING FOR SPEAKER SUPERVISION AND SWITCHING, NFPA STYLE X
1 (–)
2 (+)
MODULE
FROM PANEL OR (+)
(–)
TO NEXT
(+)
(–)
DEVICE
(+)
(–)
3 (–)
4 (+)
(+) 9
(–) 8
(–) 7
(+) 6
XXX 5
CONTROL
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
UL LISTED EOL RELAY
SHOWN ENERGIZED
24 VDC COIL
A77-716B
XXX - DO NOT
USE TERMINAL 5
TO NEXT CONTROL MODULE OR END
OF LINE RELAY (EOLR); ONE EOLR
REQUIRED PER 24 VDC BRANCH CIRCUIT
MODULE POLARITIES ARE
SHOWN IN ALARM
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
USE UL LISTED INDICATING APPLIANCES
RESISTIVE: 2 A @ 30 VDC*
INDUCTIVE: 1 A @ 30 VDC (.6 PF)
PILOT DUTY: .6 A @ 30 VDC (.35 PF)
MAXIMUM LOAD:
BRANCH CIRCUIT
3 & 4. BREAK WIRE RUN TO PROVIDE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
DO NOT LOOP WIRE ON TERMINALS
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED AND POWER LIMITED
(+)
ISOLATED REGULATED
POWER SUPPLY, LISTED FOR FIRE
PROTECTION WITH BATTERY BACKUP
(MONITOR LOSS OF PRIMARY POWER)
C304(A)
FIRE-LITE CONTROL PANELS ONLY
INDICATING APPLIANCE CIRCUIT (IAC) - NFPA STYLE X
PREVIOUS DEVICE
EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE MUST BE
POWER LIMITED PER NFPA 70
EOL RESISTOR IS
INTERNAL ACROSS
TERMINALS 8 AND 9
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR
WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
COMMUNICATION LINE
(–)

F300-03-01 4 I56-570-05
© Fire-Lite Alarms, Inc. 1996
A78-2287-04
FIGURE 10. I300 FAULT ISOLATOR MODULE WIRING
1 (–)
2 (+)
MODULE
FROM PANEL OR
(+)
(–)
TO NEXT
(+)
(–)
DEVICE
(+)
(–)
CONTROL
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
9
8
7
6
5
3
4
RELAY COMMON
NORMALLY CLOSED
FORM "C" RELAY OPERATION WHEN
BOTH TABS J1 AND J2 ARE BROKEN.
J1 & J2
MODULE DOES NOT SUPERVISE CIRCUITS
CONTROLLED BY FORM C CONTACT.
NORMALLY OPEN
RELAY CONTACT RATINGS:
INDUCTIVE: 1 A @ 30 VDC (.6 PF)
RESISTIVE: 2 A @ 30 VDC
PILOT DUTY: .6 A @ 30 VDC (.35 PF)
.3 A @ 110 VDC (.35 PF)
.3 A @ 120 VAC (.35 PF)
C304(A)
CONTROL PANELS ONLY
PREVIOUS DEVICE
COMMUNICATION LINE
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR WIRE
SPECIFICATIONS
BREAK OFF TABS
J1 & J2 TO ENABLE
FORM C OPERATION
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS POWER LIMITED
(+) (+)
(–)
1 (–)
2 (+) 1 (–) 2 (+)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–) 1 (–)
2 (+)
1 (–)
2 (+)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–) 1 (–)
2 (+)
(+)
(–) 1 (–)
2 (+)
1 (–)
2 (+)
3 (–)
4 (+)
(–)
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–) 1 (–)
2 (+)
3 (–)
4 (+)
1 (–)
2 (+)
3 (–)
4 (+)
1 (–)
2 (+)
3 (–)
4 (+)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED AND POWER LIMITED.
(+)
(–)
(+)(–)
GROUPS OF ADDRESSABLE DEVICES ARE SEPARATED BY FAULT ISOLATOR
GROUP OF DEVICES IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS ON THE
SIGNALING LINE CIRCUIT WITHIN THAT GROUP.
A PAIR OF FAULT ISOLATOR MODULES WILL DISCONNECT A
FIRE-LITE UL LISTED COMPATIBLE
CONTROL PANEL
MODULES. ANY COMBINATION OF COMPATIBLE,
LISTED DEVICES MAY BE MIXED WITHIN A GROUP.
COMMUNICATION LINE
FAULT ISOLATOR
MODULE
I300(A)
FAULT ISOLATOR
MODULE
I300(A)
FAULT ISOLATOR
MODULE
I300(A)
FAULT ISOLATOR
MODULE
I300(A)
SEE FIRE-LITE PRODUCT
MANUAL FOR
WIRE SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND NOTES
Control and isolator modules use a latching relay that can change states if it is subjected to mechanical shocks or jarring. As a
result, although modules are shipped with their relays in the open state, the contacts may have closed during shipment. Con-
necting an auxiliary control circuit to closed relay contacts in a control module can cause an unexpected, and possibly danger-
ous, activation of that circuit. Therefore, do NOT connect an auxiliary control circuit to the relay contacts before ensuring that
they are in their open (standby) state. Make sure that the contacts are open by allowing the control panel to poll the module at
least once, as indicated when the LED blinks.
If the contacts of several isolator modules are closed when system power is initially applied, it increases the load on upstream
modules, causing their relays to open. This prevents the proper application of power to the entire system. To correct this, con-
nect a temporary jumper between terminals 2 and 3 on all isolator modules whose LEDs are continuously lit OR interrupt the
signal line circuit after the last open isolator. The panel must delay communications for at least one minute after power is ap-
plied to allow all system devices to power up past the 7 volt threshold.
A78-2286-03 A78-1953-02
FIGURE 9. C304 CONTROL MODULE IN RELAY OUTPUT MODE