FireClass FC501 Series User manual

FC501
www.fireclass.net
Addressable
Fire
Control Panels
Installation Manual

This Fire Control panel can only be programmed using
the Software FireClass Console release 1.0 or higher.
Control panel FW ver. 1.0 or higher.
TYCO and BENTEL SECURITYsrl shall not assume
the responsibility for damage arising from improper ap-
plication or use.
Installation of this Control panel must be carried out
strictly in accordance with the instructions described in
this manual and in compliance with the local laws and
bylaws in force.
The FC501-L,FC501-H and FC501-HK Fire Control pa-
nels comply with the essential requirements of stan-
dards EN54-2;EN54-4 and EN54-21.
Contents of the box and Unpacking
The control panel is contained in a carton box, inside
which are located:
Øthe plastic cabinet (backplate and cover) with the
motherboard and the power supply Switching as-
sembled.
ØThe Quick Start Guide.
ØA transparent plastic bag inside:
- A CD-ROM with Installation and User manuals and
the FireClass software console to manage the pa-
nel;
- Another transparent plastic bag containing:
-the KST thermal Probe;
- Two 3.9 kOhm resistors;
- a red and a black cable L = 300 mm with a faston
terminal to connect batteries;
- a black cable L = 300 mm with two faston terminal to
connect batteries. Proceed carefully to unpack the
contents and dispose of recyclable materials in ac-
cordance with the local law.
Recycling information
The manufacturer recommends that customers dispose of their used
equipment (panels, detectors, sirens, and other devices) in an environmen-
tally sound manner. Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole pro-
ducts and recycling of products, components, and/or materials.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive
In the European Union, this label indicates that this product
should NOT be disposed of with household waste. It should be depo-
sited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.
NOTE- The FC501 Fire control panel can support several addressa-
ble devices (Detectors, Modules, Manual call Points, etc). The pre-
sent manual includes the instructions for their programming, but for
further information on those devices and their accessories, please vi-
sit: www.fireclass.net, logging in the Reserved Area, under Installa-
tion Manuals.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifi-
cations of these products without prior notice.
0051
BENTEL SECURITY s.r.l.
Via Gabbiano, 22 - Zona Ind. S. Scolastica
64013 Corropoli (TE) - ITALY
13
0051-CPR-0406 (FC501-L)
0051-CPR-0407 (FC501-H)
0051-CPR-0419 (FC501-HK)
EN 54-2:1997+A1:2006 EN 54-21
Control and indicating equipment for fire detection and fire alarm
systems for buildings with alarm transmission and fault warning
routing equipment.
EXPECTED OPTIONS
Fault signals from points
Dependencies on more than one alarm signal: type A and B
Delays to outputs
Disablement of addressable point
Test condition
Output to fire alarm device
EN 54-2 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Performance under fire conditions Passed
Response delay (response time to fire) Passed
Operational reliability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Temperature resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Vibration resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Electrical stability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance Passed
EN 54-21 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Performance of transmission Passed
Operational reliability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Temperature resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Vibration resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Electrical stability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance Passed
EN 54-4 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Performance of power supply Passed
Operational reliability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Temperature resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Vibration resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Electrical stability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance Passed
0051
BENTEL SECURITY s.r.l.
Via Gabbiano, 22 - Zona Ind. S. Scolastica
64013 Corropoli (TE) - ITALY
13
0051-CPR-0408 (FC500IP in FC501-L/FC501-H/FC501-HK)
EN 54-21
Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment for fire
alarm systems installed in buildings.
EN 54-21 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Performance of transmission Passed
Operational reliability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Temperature resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Vibration resistance Passed
Durability of operational reliability, Electrical stability Passed
Durability of operational reliability, humidity resistance Passed

TABLE of CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 5
FC501 Fire Control Panel 5
Accessory Items 5
Description 5
Input 5
Outputs 5
Operating Features 6
Interface 8
Access to Signalling and Commands 9
Users and Installers Features 9
Power Supply 9
Description of the FC500REP Repeater Signalling
10
FC500REP Repeater Control keys 10
FC500REP Repeater LED description 10
Description of the Control keys (Panel) 11
The status LED 12
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 13
Description of Parts 14
INSTALLATION 17
Installing the Control panel 17
Control panel closure 17
Installing FC500REP Repeater 17
Description of the Terminals 19
Loop 19
Telephone line 19
Fire 19
Fault 19
Audio station 20
Auxiliary outputs 21
RS485 22
Battery 22
The System Wiring 22
Connecting Addressable Devices 22
Connecting Repeater FC500REP 23
Connecting Output Devices 23
Bell Outputs 23
Connecting the Power Supply 24
Thermal Probe 24
Installing FC500IP board 25
Installing the 38Ah battery metal Box 26
Maintenance 28
PC PROGRAMMING 29
Installation 29
Select language 29
Software window Look 29
Control panel connections 29
Main window 30
Icons description 30
File menu 30
Tools menu 30
Panel Details 30
Panel Details Menu 31
Communication Menu 31
Language Menu 31
Firmware Update menu 31
ScreenSaver menu 31
Account Menu 32
Help Menu 32
Programming Pages 32
Loop Devices programming 32
Description of the icons in the tool bar. 32
Loop wiring Calculation 33
Detectors parameters programming 33
Input module parameters programming 34
Output module parameters programming 34
Multiple Input-Output Module - Parameters
Programming (FC410MIO/FC410QIO) 35
Manual Call Point parameters programming 35
Zones programming 35
Outputs Programming 36
SC1, SC2 Outputs 36
OC1, OC2 Outputs 36
Relay Outputs 36
General Options programming 37
Communicators Programming 38
CLOCK 40
LOG 40
UTILITIES 40
Battery Calculation 41
User mode 41
PROGRAMMING FROM THE PANEL 43
Using the system 43
Operating the system from the Panel 43
Alphanumeric entry (Editing text) 43
Assistant text composition 43
Single Selection 44
Multiple Selection 44
Date and Time 44
Numeric entry 44
Main Page - Accessing the system 45
Insert password 45
Programming Page 46
0 KEY - insert Modify password 46
1 KEY- Auto Enrolling (Autolearning) 46
3

Automatic zones assignment 47
Warning Enrolling (Autolearning) 47
Auto addressing procedure 48
2 KEY -Device 49
Choose the Loop (see User Manual View Devices)49
Choose the Device 50
Loop devices programming page 50
3 KEY - SW zone 51
SW zone in WALK TEST 51
Detector alarm verification (Smoke delay) 51
Prealarm 51
4 KEY- OUTPUT 52
Choose Output 52
SC on disablements 52
5 Key- Network 52
6 KEY - MAP DEVICE 53
7 KEY -USB 53
8 KEY -SYSTEM 55
Panel ID 55
Day / Night / Auto 55
Pre-alarm time 55
Copy on Zone? 55
9 KEY- Restore Default 55
FC500REP Repeater Address
from the Repeater panel ONLY 56
QUICK START-UP PROCEDURE 57
PROCEDURE 57
System default 60
Zone assignment 60
System default parameters 60
ACCESSORY 63
FC500IP - IP Module 63
4B - Universal Base 63
FC460H or FC400H-Addressable Heat Detector 63
FC460P or FC400P - Addressable Optical
Smoke 63
FC460PH or FC400PH - Addressable Optical
Smoke & Heat Detector 63
FC460PC Addressable Optical Smoke & Heat
Detector & CO 64
FC410LI - Line Isolator Module 64
FC410MIM - Mini Input Module 64
FC410MIO - Small Addressable Multi I/0 Module 64
FC410SIO - Single Input/Output Module 64
FC420CP - Addressable Break Glass Callpoint
(indoor) 64
FC421CP - Addressable Break Glass Callpoint
(outdoor) 64
FC430SAB/SAM - Sounder Base Address
Modules 64
FC430SB - Loop Low Power Sounder Base 64
4B-I - Isolator Base 64
FC490ST - Loop Service Tool 65
FC410BDM - Beam Detector Module 65
FC410CIM - Contact Input Module 65
FC410DIM - Detector Input Module 65
FC410RIM - Relay Interface Module 65
FC400CH - Addressable Carbon Monoxide + Heat
Detector 65
801RIL - Remote LED Indicator 65
801HL - Remote LED Indicator 65
HVR800-High Voltage Relay 65
MP69-Duct Probe Unit 66
FIRERAY 50/100-Optical Beam Smoke Detector 66
FC410LPSY and FC410LPAV loop powered
sounders and sounder-beacons 66
FC410LPBS-R/W loop powered sounders and
sounder-beacons (EN54-23) 66
FC430LPSB and FC430LPASB Loop Powered
Addressable Sounder/Beacon Base 66
FC430LPBSB Loop Powered Addressable
Sounder/Beacon Base (EN54-23) 67
FC410SNM Sounder Notification Module 67
FC410TSM – door control module 67
FC410DDM – Universal fire and gas detector
module 67
FC410QIO Quad input output module 67
FC410QRM Quad relay module 67
FC410QMO Quad Monitored Output Module 67
SPECIFICATIONS 69
Technical features 69
Description of the terminals 69
Table of distribution of currents 70
4 Addressable Fire Panel FC501

INTRODUCTION
FC501 Fire Control Panel
The FC501 Fire panel serie has been designed and
manufactured to the highest standards of quality and
performance adopted by Bentel Security.
The FC501 Fire panel serie is available in the following
models:
ØFC501-L: Analogue addressable Fire Control Panel
with 3 Loops, that can support up to 128 addressable
device and 32 zones.
Powered: BENTEL BAQ35T24 Switching Power
Supply (1.5A @ 27,6V).
Suitable batteries: 2 * 12 V/ 7Ah
2 * 12 V/ 12Ah.
User Interface with Icons.
ØFC501-H: Analogue addressable Fire Control Panel
with 3 Loops, that can support up to 128 addressable
device and 32 zones.
Powered: BENTEL BAQ60T24 Switching Power
Supply (2.5 A @ 27.6V).
Suitable batteries: 2 * 12 V/ 12Ah
2 * 12 V/ 38Ah
User Interface with LEDs descriptions in English.
ØFC501-HK: Analogue addressable Fire Control Panel
with 3 Loops, that can support up to 128 addressable
device and 32 zones.
Powered: BENTEL BAQ60T24 Switching Power
Supply (2.5 A @ 27.6V).
Suitable batteries: 2 * 12 V/ 12Ah
2 * 12 V/ 38Ah
User Interface with Icons.
+In this manual the term FC501 is used to describe
the characteristics common to all versions while
the version name is used to describe the differen-
ces between the versions listed above
+The components of these Control panels operate
as intended when the external ambient conditions
comply with the requirements of class EN
60721-3-3:1995.
The FC501 control panel has a 4-line, 40 characters per
line LCD module with a backlight, which provides writ-
ten information regarding the system status and for pro-
gramming the control panel.
nAccessory Items
FC500REP This Repeater panel is intended for con-
nection (via 4 wires) to FC501 Control panels. It provi-
des all the visual and audible warnings generated by
the Control panel and allows end-users to manage the
system from a remote location (up to 1000 m, with dou-
ble twist shielded cable).
The FC501 Control panels can support up to 4
FC500REP Repeater panels.
FC500-MFI FC500-MFI is a Programmable Multi fun-
ctional Module for connection of a real time event prin-
ter; furthermore, thanks to the terminal blocks, it is also
possible to connect a “standard interface” to remotely
control and manage a set of Inputs and Outputs to con-
trol the panel.
FC500IP Module to connect the control panel to a LAN
(see page 25 and page 29).
FireClass Console This user-friendly software appli-
cation (Microsoft Windows XP & above) offers a quick
and easy way to program the Control panel and provi-
des event log functions.
Description
nInput
The 3 Loops manage up to 128 devices.
nOutputs
This section describes how the Control panel outputs
operate.
Supervised outputs The Control panel will be able to
detect and signal short-circuits and power supply inter-
ruptions on this type of output.
Bypassable(Disabled) outputs The user will be able
to disable (by means of the respective key) this type of
output.
Silenceable outputs The user will be able to stop (via
the Silence/Resound Sounders key) this type of
output.
The outputs can be silenced for an indefinite period (du-
ring Day Mode), or for the programmed Silence Time
(during Night Mode).
INTRODUCTION 5

nOperating Features
Warning The FC501 control panel can be program-
med to provide WARNINGS or PREALARMS status be-
fore ALARM status.
This status will be signalled by the WARNING display.
The panel will generate a warning when an input point
(detector) exceeds its warning threshold and there is
risk of an alarm.
-WARNING STATUS will be signalled by:
Øcontrol panel buzzer (2 sec. of sound at 440 Hz and
then 2 sec. of pause)
Øa WARNING message on LCD display
Øthe WARNING output points if the Pre-alarm option
is enabled;
Pre-alarm If a zone generates an alarm during Day
Mode, the Control panel will start the Pre-alarm Time.
This status will be signalled by:
Øcontrol panel buzzer (0,5 sec. of sound at 880 Hz
and then 0,5 sec. of pause);
ØBlinking on the Pre-al. LED (for the first 8 zones only);
ØMessage ALARM+DLY on LCD display;
ØActivation of respective outputs , if the Pre-alarm
option is enabled;
+This Control panel will generate an Instant Alarm if
alarm conditions are detected during Night Mode
or if an alarm is triggered from a Callpoint.
During Pre-alarm status, you will be able to (see
Access to Signalling and Commands):
ØAccess Level L1 activate an Evacuation Alarm by
pressing and holding the Evacuate Key ( ),
ØAccess Level L2 stop the Silenceable outputs and
interrupt the Pre-alarm Time by pressing the Silence
key ( ).
During Silence status ( Silence LED glowing), it is
possible to use the Silence key to release the Si-
lenceable outputs, or use the ( ) Reset key to resto-
re standby status.
+If the Control panel is operating in Night Mode, the
Control panel will exit from Silence status automati-
cally when the programmed Silence Time expires
Alarm The Control panel will generate an alarm when
the Pre-Alarm Time expires. Alarm status will be si-
gnalled by:
Øcontrol panel buzzer (0,2 sec. of sound at 3300 Hz
and then 0,2 sec. of pause);
Øglowing of the Alarm LED ( )
Øan alarm message on LCD display;
Øactivation of the FIRE and SC1 outputs;
Øactivation of other outputs SC2, OC1 o OC2 if pro-
grammed.
During Alarm status, (see Access to Signalling and
Commands) it is possible:
ØAccess Level 2 stop the Silenceable outputs by
pressing the Silence key ( );
ØAccess Level 2 press the Reset key ( ) and Silen-
ce Buzzer ( )
During Silence status (Silence LED glowing), it is pos-
sible to use the Silence key to release the Silenceable
outputs, and the Reset key to restore standby status.
+If the Control panel is in Night Mode (Day Mode
LED OFF), the Control panel will exit Silence sta-
tus when the programmed Night mode Silence
time expires
Day/Night Mode The control panel can operate in
DAY or NIGHT Mode. See “PC PROGRAMMING”
chapter.
If the system is silenced during DAY Mode, SILENCE
status will be held until the system is unsilenced (i.e. un-
less new alarms occurs). If the system is silenced du-
ring NIGHT Mode, SILENCE status will be held until the
Night Mode Silence time expires.
On power up (at default) the system will set to DAY
Mode. During this operating mode, silenced alarms/fa-
ults will not be unsilenced automatically until the Night
Mode Silence time expires.
Fault This Control panel can detect and signal the Fa-
ults shown in the Table n.1:
Fault conditions will be signalled by:
Øcontrol panel buzzer (1 sec. of sound at 660 Hz and
then 1 sec. of pause);
Øglowing on the Fault LED ( ) and on relative Fault
LED;
ØaFault message on LCD display;
Øactivation of the Fault output;
Øactivation of other outputs SC2,OC1 or OC2 if pro-
grammed.
The Fault output and any additional programmed fault
outputs (if correctly programmed by Installer) will resto-
re to standby automatically when fault conditions clear.
Under certain circumstances, fault conditions may clear
spontaneously, if this occurs, the event will be stored in
the memory until the Control panel Resets.
Stored Fault events will be signalled by:
Øslow blinking on the Fault LED ( ).
Silence This Control panel provides a Silence key
( ) which can be used to restore the Silenceable
outputs to standby status.
Silence status will be signalled by:
Øglowing on the Silence LED ( ).
Silence status will be held until the Silence key ( )
is pressed again or, if the Control panel is operating in
Night Mode, until the programmed Night mode Silen-
ce time expires, or until a new Alarm condition is detec-
ted.
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INTRODUCTION 7
Message Problem
Switching 1 Switching power supply 1Fault
Mains fault The Control panel is NOT powered from the Mains
Battery The Control panel batteries charger not working properly
Low battery The Control panel batteries are empty
Earth Leakage to Earth
24A Output 24A Output is shorted
24R Output 24R Output is shorted
Flash writing Flash writing error
Flash erasing LOG erasing error
Main controller Main controller fault
Firmware main contr. Checksum fault
Prog.data main cont Data programming Checksum fault
Prog.data tel.board Aux Controller data programming Checksum fault
Loop Communication Communication Loop fault controller
Not programmed dev Loop device without address
Loop return open Loop negative signal open
Loop signal open Loop positive signal open
Loop local short Local short on Loop controller
Loop right short Right side Loop short
Loop left short Left side Loop short
Non answer Loop device doesn' t answer
Dirty level (Smoke detector ONLY) the dirty threshold has been exceeded
Short circuit Short circuit on Input module
Open circuit Open circuit on Input module
Power supply Main fault
Wrong value A Loop device has a wrong value
Stuck output An Output module relay is not switched
Same address Several Loop devices have the same address
Wrong Type Different loop device from that programmed in the panel
IP Communicator The communication with IP controller is lost
IP receiver The communication with IP receiver is lost
Display communic. Communication fault on Display controller
PSTN communicator The communication with PSTN controller is lost
Telephone line Telephone Line fault
LOG Full LOG fault
Backup PSTN line Backup Telephone Line fault
PSTN Action not Ack. A PSTN action has not been acknowledged
SC x short SC x= (1 or 2) short circuit
SC X open SC x (1 or 2) open terminal
Transistor SC x Transistor SC x (1 or 2) fault
Table 1 Faults table (Continued..)

+The Silenceable outputs can only be manually si-
lenced at access level 2 or 3.
Disabled This Control panel can disable:
Øthe devices on the Loop, SC2 Output, OC1 and OC2
outputs, the software zones, the RS485 network de-
vices (FC500MFI).
ØDISABLED zones cannot generate alarms or war-
nings of any kind, and DISABLED outputs cannot be
activated.
Disabled status will be signalled by:
Øglowing on the Disabled LED ( );
+The DISABLE facility is only available at access le-
vel2or3.
Reset Resetting the Control panel will restore the out-
puts to standby status, clear the memory, and interrupt
the power supply to terminals 24R.
+The panel can only be Reset at access level 2 or 3
nInterface
Visual Signalling The system status will be signalled
on the Control panel LEDs as follows:
GREEN indicates normal operating conditions;
AMBER indicates specific operating modes (for exam-
ple Day or Night mode), and/or Fault conditions;
RED indicates Alarm conditions.
Memory The Control panel will signal Fault events
(FAULT LED blinking ) until the system Resets, even
if the event clears in the meantime.
Audible Signalling The Buzzer will signal the Control
panel status as in the following table 2:
+When an alarm is silenced and a new fault is detec-
ted, the control panel will resound the previously
silenced alarm.
Test LAMP TEST ( ) key will allow ALL users to test
the Control panel Buzzer and LEDs.
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Message Problem
LOOP x NOISY The devices on the loop x (1, 2 or 3) don't communicate properly with
the panel (Check the quality of wiring)
PERIODIC TEST D The digital call for periodic test has failed
PERIODIC TEST V The vocal call for periodic test has failed
REPEATER COMMUNIC. A repeater on the RS485 does not respond
MFI x COMMUNIC. (x from 1 to 4)
PRINTER x FAULT (x from 1 to 4)
PRINTER x ABSENT (x from 1 to 4)
MFI x SERIAL CHANN. (x from 1 to 4)
MFI x RADIO LINK (x from 1 to 4)
MFI x RADIO PATH (x from 1 to 4)
MFI x INy SHORT (xfrom1to4;yfrom1to5)
DEFAULT DATA The fire panel resets to default data
Table 1 Faults Table
Status Sound Pause Frequency
SYSTEM
FAULT
(main
processor fail)
2.5 s 2.8 s 1300 Hz
SYSTEM
FAULT
(Programming
data corrupted)
1 s 1 s 660 Hz
Warning 2 s 2 s 440 Hz
Delay to Alarm
(Prealarm) 0,5 s 0,5 s 880 Hz
Alarm 0,2 s 0,2 s 3300 Hz
Fault 1 s 1 s 660 Hz
Table 2 Buzzer signalling

nAccess to Signalling and Commands
There are 4 access levels, in compliance with the Fire
Safety Regulations in force.
Access Level1 (L1) Viewing: ALL persons can view
the Control panel status (No Password requested).
Access Level 2 (L2) Operating the system (PIN Code
entered): Password Code Users can operate the
system (User level).
Access Level 3 (L3) Programming and Opening the
Control panel (Password Code entered): ONLY Quali-
fied persons with authorization are allowed to open
the Control panel door (requires removal of the Cover
screws) for maintenance purposes or to replace batte-
ries. (Installer Level).
Access Level 4 Repairing or replacing the PCB:
ONLY the Manufacturer should be allowed to repair or
replace the PCB, (requires removal of the Cover
screws).
nUsers and Installers Features
The panel will be able to recognize and manage up to 8
different users and 2 different installers. At each login of
any users will be logged the login event with the ID of
the user. At each login of any installers will be logged
the login event with the ID of the installer. It will also log-
ged the return to access level 1 of the panel to indicate
the end of the user or installer session.
In the following the default Password for the eight Users.
USER #1 11111
USER #2 22222
USER #3 33333
USER #4 44444
USER #5 55555
USER #6 66666
USER #7 77777
USER #8 88888
In the following the default Password for the two Installers:
INSTALLER #1 00000
INSTALLER #2 99999.
By default only the USER #1 is working with its default
password. All the other users are not available and not
enabled. The USER #1 may not be disabled or made
unavailable.
By default only the INSTALLER #1 is working with its
default password. All the other installers are not availa-
ble and not enabled. The INSTALLER #1 may not be di-
sabled or made unavailable.
Only the INSTALLER #1,via Fireclass Console or panel
User Interface, may modify the availability and enabling
status of the USERs #2.... #8 and INSTALLER #2.
The INSTALLER #1, via Fireclass Console or panel
User Interface, may modify the password value for the
USERs #1.... #8 and INSTALLER #2.
+Each Installer o each User can modify its own
password.
When the first password is entered via User Interface by
INSTALLER #1 to a User/Installer, it will be declared as
"available" and will be automatically enabled.
If the first installer lost the password, it is possible to en-
ter a new password using the following procedure:
- open the fire panel after removing the two screws (ac-
cess level 4) and remove the jumper J5 of the main bo-
ard,
- access to the installer menu page,
- go to programming page of the installer password and
enter the new password,
- now the new password is stored as the current
INSTALLER #1, the user interface will return back to the
MAIN page indicating an activity of local programming,
followed by a panel reset,
- replace the J5 jumper to restore the normal program
menu page functionality (see Figure 40 b).
nPower Supply
The power supply system of the FC501 Control panels
complies with EN54-4.
All models are powered by the Mains (230V, 50 Hz):
Øthe FC501-L has Switching Power Supply which
supplies up to 1.5 A at 27.6V;
Øthe FC501-H has Switching Power Supply which
supplies up to 2.5 A at 27.6V;
Øthe FC501-HK has Switching Power Supply which
supplies up to 2.5 A at 27.6V;
All models can house two 12V batteries which, when
connected in series, will supply 24V to the Control panel
and peripherals in the event of black-out.
The FC501-L can house two 12V, 7Ah batteries
(YUASA NP or 12V 12Ah FR model or similar — flame
class UL94-V2 or higher).
+If necessary, (full configured Loop or for particular
requirements of the system) the FC501-H and
FC501-HK control panel can be connected to two
12V, 38 Ah batteries in an external metal box (see
Figure 14).
This Control panel can detect, signal and store in me-
mory the following power faults: shorted 24A or 24R
outputs; Low battery, Battery fault or Battery discon-
nected Battery trouble LED ( ), Ground fault Earth
LED ( ) and Mains failure Power Supply Fault LED
().
+The “ Battery or Low Battery” fault may be signal-
led with a delay up to 1 minute (see Table n.1). The
“Mains” (Amber) fault will be signalled when the
programmed delay expires.
INTRODUCTION 9

Description of the FC500REP Repeater
Signalling
nFC500REP Repeater Control keys
+Test, Silence Buzzer and Evacuate Control keys
ONLY can be activated without password (access
level L1), all the others Control keys can be activa-
ted with password (access level L2 and L3) (see
table n.3).
nFC500REP Repeater LED description
In the table n. 5, the FC500REP LED descriptions are
shown.
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LEDs DESCRIPTION
FIRE Glowing indicates Alarm status. In the event of an Alarm, the Control panel will activate the
unbypassed alarm outputs.
More Alarms Glowing indicates more Alarm status.
Pre-alarms Blinking indicates Pre-alarm status.
Communicator
(Red)
Glowing indicates that transmission was successful.
Blinking indicates that transmission is in progress.
The control panel display will show the connection type: PSTN, GSM, or LAN network.
FAULT Glowing indicates the presence of a Fault: the following LEDs or the screen on the display indicate
the type of the Fault. Slow blinking indicates a fault event in memory (Reset turns OFF ).
Logic Unit Glowing indicates a blocked Control panel. IMPORTANT: Maintenance required.
NOTE – When the Control panel is switched on for the first time, this LED will blink until a Reset has
been performed.
Lost Device Glowing indicates that a Loop device has disappeared (missing address).
Communicator
(Amber)
Glowing indicates the Dialer has been disabled; Slow blinking indicates that the dialer has broken
down
(SC)Nac Fire
Output
Glowing indicates that SC FIRE Output is bypassable (disabled), Slow blinking indicates the pre-
sence of a Fault on SC FIRE Output.
Earth Glowing indicates a Voltage leakage to Earth.
IMPORTANT: Check wiring insulation
Low Battery Glowing indicates Batteries empty or faulty. If this condition persists, the batteries will be unable to
function as intended in the event of blackout, IMPORTANT: New batteries required.
NO Battery Glowing indicates Batteries empty or disconnected ; check if the connections are correct.
MAINS
(amber)
Glowing indicates Mains failure (230 V) or Switching Power supply fault. During this condition,
the Control panel will be powered by the batteries.
Day mode Glowing indicates that the Control panel is operating in Day Mode
OFF indicates that the Control panel is operating in Night Mode
Disabled Glowing indicates the Disabled status of any bypassable entity.
Silence Glowing indicates that Silenceable outputs have been forced to standby by means of SILENCE key;
in Day Mode the SILENCE will remain until the SILENCE key will not been pressed again,
while in Night Mode after the Silence Time expires automatically the SILENCE will end.
Test Glowing indicates Test conditions on at least one zone.
MAINS
(Green)
OFF indicates Mains failure (230 V).
IMPORTANT: Power must be restored before the batteries empty.
Table 3 Description of the status LEDs

Description of the Control keys (Panel)
+Test, Silence Buzzer and Evacuate Control keys
ONLY can be activated without PIN (access level
L1), all the others Control keys can be activated
with PIN (access level L2 and L3)
Silence The Silence key is used to restore the Silen-
ceable outputs to standby status.
If the Control panel is operating in Night Mode, the Si-
lence will be active until the programmed Night mode
Silence time expires, or in Day Mode until the Silence
key is pressed again. Both modes the Silence is auto-
matically canceled whenever a new Alarm condition is
detected.
Reset The Reset key is enabled only at Level L2 (PIN)
as the fire panel returns to the Stand-by status after the
Alarm, Prealarm, Warning and FAULT conditions will
stop.
The system will reprocess, at the end of the Reset time,
any alarm, prealarm, warning or fault signal which is not
cleared by RESET operations.
+When RESET is running the command keys can-
not be used.
+In the English User Interface version, the icons will
not be present.
INTRODUCTION 11
KEY DESCRIPTION
SILENCE/
RESOUND
SOUNDERS
This key can be used to restore the Silenceable outputs, and the Loop devices to
standby status. Silence status will be held until the Silence key is pressed again in Day
Mode, or if the Control panel is operating in Night Mode, until the Night mode Silence
time expires or until a new Alarm/Trouble condition is detected.
RESET This key can be used to reset the Fire detectors and restore all outputs to standby sta-
tus.
INVESTIGATION
DELAY
This key can be used to refresh the “PreAlarm Time”: if this key is pressed during
“PreAlarm”, the remaining PreAlarm time will be increased with the programmed
"Investigation delay".
EVAC key to activate the evacuation: if this key is pressed , the system will generate an alarm.
SILENCE
BUZZER
Key to silence the local buzzer of the control panel: the buzzer will be operating every
time a new event will be activated.
LAMP
TEST
This key can be used to test the buzzer and LEDs . If this key is pressed (when the Con-
trol panel is functioning as intended), all the LEDs will glow and the buzzer will emit a
continuous beep.
Table 4 Description of the control keys (Panel)
KEY DESCRIPTION
Lamp/Buzz
Test
This key can be used to test the buzzer and LEDs . If this key is pressed (when the Control panel is
functioning as intended), all the LEDs will glow and the buzzer will emit a continuous beep.
Silence
This key can be used to restore the Silenceable outputs to standby status. Silence status will
be held until the Silence key is pressed again in Day Mode, or if the Control panel is operating
in Night Mode, until the Night mode Silence time expires or until a new Alarm/Trouble condition
is detected.
Investigate This key can be used to refresh the “PreAlarm Time”: if this key is pressed during “PreAlarm”,
the remaining PreAlarm time will be increased with the programmed "Recognition delay".
Silence
Buzzer
Key to silence the local buzzer of the control panel: the buzzer will be operating every time a
new event will be activated
Reset
This key can be used to reset the Fire detectors and restore all outputs to standby status (Su-
pervised/Silenceable outputs, NON-Supervised/Non-Silenceable outputs and Alarm zone
outputs)
Evacuate key to activate the evacuation: if this key is pressed for over 2 seconds, the system will genera-
te an alarm.
F1, F2, F3, F4 Function keys of the Display; their function will be various according to different screen of
display.
Table 5 Description of the FC500REP Control keys

+The reset of the Fire Panel can also be carried out
by any repeaters FC500REP connected to the Pa-
nel: also in this case it is necessary to know a PIN
to access the L2 level or higher.
For the Evacuate,Lamp/Buzz/Test,Investigate,Si-
lence Buzzer keys, see table 4.
The status LED
The following section describes how the Control panel
LEDs operate. During standby status, ONLY the
GREEN Mains LED and the Day mode LED (if the con-
trol panel is in Day mode) should be On (glowing) .
12 Addressable Fire Panel FC501
LED DESCRIPTION
FIRE
(Red)
Glowing indicates Alarm status. In the event of an Alarm, the Control panel will activate
the unbypassed alarm outputs.
GENERAL FAULT
(Amber)
Glowing indicates the presence of a Fault: the following LEDs or the screen on the di-
splay indicates the type of the Fault.
Slow blinking indicates a fault event in memory (Reset turns OFF )
SYSTEM FAULT
(Amber)
Glowing indicates a blocked Control Panel. IMPORTANT: Maintenance required.
Slow blinking indicates the Control Panel restart
Fast blinking indicates that the data panel programming is corrupted
NOTE – When the Control panel is switched on for the first time, this LED will blink un-
til a Reset has been performed.
FIRE SIGNAL
FAULT (Amber)
Glowing indicates the communicator has been disabled;
Slow blinking indicates that the communicator has broken down
POWER SUPPLY
FAULT (Amber)
Glowing indicates Mains failure (230 V) ;
Fast blinking indicates Switching Power supply fault.
During this condition, the Control panel will be powered by the batteries.
EARTH FAULT
(Amber)
Glowing indicates a Voltage leakage to Earth.
IMPORTANT: Check wiring insulation
BATTERY
TROUBLE
(Amber)
Glowing indicates Batteries empty or faulty. If this condition persists, the batteries will
be unable to function as intended in the event of blackout,
IMPORTANT: New batteries required.
POWER ON
(Green)
Glowing indicates panel is supplied with power.
OFF indicates Mains failure (both mains & battery power is lost) (Battery disconnect
threshold: 19,2 V). Power must be restored before the batteries reach the disconnect
threshold.
MORE INFO
(Amber)
Glowing indicates that there are hidden information with lower priority: access to the
page View List to show the hidden information.
OFF indicates No suppressed Info are available
SOUNDERS
SILENCED
(Amber)
Glowing indicates that Silenceable outputs and Loop device have been forced to
standby by means of SOUNDER SILENCED key; in Day Mode the SILENCE will re-
main until the SILENCE key will not been pressed again, while in Night Mode after the
Silence Time expires automatically the SILENCE will end.
FIRE SIGNAL ON
(Red)
Glowing indicates that transmission was successful.
Slow Blinking indicates that transmission is in progress.
On display of control panel it is possible to know the connection type: PSTN, GSM, or
LAN network.
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/DIS
Glowing indicates that SC 1 Output is disabled or SC2 "act as SC1" is disabled,
Slow blinking indicates that SC1 is in fault or SC2 "act as SC1" is in fault.
OFF indicates all the SC outputs function properly.
DISABLED Glowing indicates the Disabled status of any bypassable entity.
TEST Glowing indicates Test conditions on at least one zone.
DAY MODE Glowing indicates that the Control panel is operating in DAY MODE
OFF indicates that the Control panel is operating in NIGHT MODE
1-8 SOFTWARE ZONES
RED
Glowing indicates that the corresponding Software zones is in Alarm status
Slow Blinking indicates that the corresponding Software zones is in Pre-Alarm status.
N/D CONTROLS ON
(AMBER)
Glowing indicates that the Control Panel is at least at level 2 so the Silence/Reso-
und Sounders,Reset and Investigation Delay Keys are enabled
Table 6 Description of the status LEDs

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 13
ABC
JKL
STU
ESC
DEF
MNO
VWX
GHI
PQR
YZ
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
?
A
D
BC
EF
]
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TEST
EVAC
ABC
JKL
STU
ESC
DEF
MNO
VWX
GHI
PQR
YZ
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
?
A
D
BC
EF
]
FIRECLASS FC501
1
2
3
4
GENERAL FAULT MORE INFO
SYSTEM FAULT SOUNDERS
SILENCED
FIRE SIGNAL
FAULT
FIRE SIGNAL
ON
POWER SUPPLY
FAULT
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/DIS
EARTH FAULT DISABLED
BATTERY
TROUBLE TEST
POWER ON DAY MODE ON
CONTROLS
ON
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TEST
EVAC
FIRE
MSACMNEEFC501D 0.0
1
2
3
4
GENERAL FAULT MORE INFO
SYSTEM FAULT SOUNDERS
SILENCED
FIRE SIGNAL
FAULT
FIRE SIGNAL
ON
POWER SUPPLY
FAULT
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/DIS
EARTH FAULT DISABLED
BATTERY
TROUBLE TEST
POWER ON DAY MODE ON
CONTROLS
ON
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TEST
EVAC
FIRE
MSACMNEEFC501D 0.0
FC501
123
454
Figure 1 FC501 Parts: external view

Description of Parts
This section describes the components of the FC501
Control panels.
Unless otherwise stated, the numbers in boldface in this
Manual refer to the Tables and Diagrams in this section.
P. Description
1FC501 cover
2Knockouts for cables ducted externally
3Display
4Screws (2) to close the Cover on Backplate
5Knockout for connection FC501-H Panel with
FC500BX battery cabinet (accessory item)
6Hooks to secure the cover on the backplate
7Backplate anchor screw locations
14 Addressable Fire Panel FC501
AC/N
FG
+V
GND
B+
L
B–
GND
+V
AC/L
F 2A/25ØV
F6.3A/25ØV
FIRE
FAULT
-LE LI NC NO
CNC NO CJ1 +SC1 +SC2 MIC SPK BLK RED OC1 Oc2 24R 24A
RS485
+
-
24V BAT
-
+
PSU
PC LINK
ADD ON
SH
+ LEFT - +RIGHT-
LOOP1
SH
+ LEFT - +RIGHT-
LOOP2
SH
+ LEFT - +RIGHT-
LOOP3
B078-P0
LCD
J5
ABC
JKL
STU
ESC
DEF
MNO
VWX
GHI
PQR
YZ
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
?
A
D
BC
EF
]
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TEST
EVAC
ABC
JKL
STU
ESC
DEF
MNO
VWX
GHI
PQR
YZ
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
?
A
D
BC
EF
]
FIRECLASS FC501
1
2
3
4
GENERAL FAULT MORE INFO
SYSTEM FAULT SOUNDERS
SILENCED
FIRE SIGNAL
FAULT
FIRE SIGNAL
ON
POWER SUPPLY
FAULT
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/DIS
EARTH FAULT DISABLED
BATTERY
TROUBLE TEST
POWER ON DAY MODE ON
CONTROLS
ON
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TEST
EVAC
FIRE
MSACMNEEFC501D 0.0
14
6
7
8910 98
7
6
11
12
13
12
14
1516171
8
1
9
1
9
1
8
1715
20
21
20
22
23
20
21
1
2
3
4
GENERAL FAULT MORE INFO
SYSTEM FAULT SOUNDERS
SILENCED
FIRE SIGNAL
FAULT
FIRE SIGNAL
ON
POWER SUPPLY
FAULT
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/DIS
EARTH FAULT DISABLED
BATTERY
TROUBLE TEST
POWER ON DAY MODE ON
CONTROLS
ON
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TEST
EVAC
FIRE
MSACMNEEFC501D 0.0
Figure 2 FC501 parts, internal view.

P. Description
8Terminals (2) for the earth connection wires
9Hooks (2) to secure Main module on the
backplate
10 Main Module (see figure 3)
11 Cable entry for channeled undertrack cables:
power cable
12 Anchors (2) for power cable
13 Switching power supply (see figure 4)
14 Backplate anchor screw locations
15 Main module supports (2)
16 Power cable for Main module
17 Opening (2) to secure batteries
18 Location for 2 batteries 12V, 7Ah or 12Ah
19 Backplate auxiliary anchor screw locations (2)
20 Cable entry (3) for channeled undertrack cables
21 Cables anchor (3)
22 Screw to secure main module
23 Tubular spirit level
24 Connector for FC500IP Module
25 Opening to insert the zone location text strip
26 USB port
P. Description
27 Power supply main module connector
28 RS485 Serial port & battery connection termi-
nals
29 Programmable outputs and auxiliary power
supply terminals
30 Buzzer (not visible)
31 Terminals for future use
32 Jumper J5 to reset the installer PIN n. 1 to the
factory default (0000)
33 SC outputs
34 Jumper for the exclusion of the Earth Fault:
// = Earth Fault detected (Default);
oo = Earth Fault ignored
35 FIRE and FAULT relay outputs
36 Terminals for phone line connection
37 Loop1
38 Loop2
39 Loop3
40 RS232 Serial (PC link)
41 Hole for Main module fixing
INSTALLATION 15
FIRE
FAULT
-LE LI NC NO
CNC NO CJ1 +SC1 +SC2 MIC SPKBLK RED OC1 Oc2 24R 24A
RS485
+
-
24V BAT
-
+
PSU
PC LINK
ADD ON
SH
+ LEFT - +RIGHT-
LOOP1
SH
+ LEFT - +RIGHT-
LOOP2
SH
+ LEFT - +RIGHT-
LOOP3
B078-P0
LCD
J5
ABC
JKL
STU
ESC
DEF
MNO
VWX
GHI
PQR
YZ
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
?
A
D
BC
EF
]
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TESTEVAC
ABC
JKL
STU
ESC
DEF
MNO
VWX
GHI
PQR
YZ
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
?
A
D
BC
EF
]
FIRECLASS FC501
1
2
3
4
GENERAL FAULT MORE INFO
SYSTEM FAULT SOUNDERS
SILENCED
FIRE SIGNAL
FAULT
FIRE SIGNAL
ON
POWER SUPPLY
FAULT
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/DIS
EARTH FAULT DISABLED
BATTERY
TROUBLE TEST
POWER ON DAY MODE ON
CONTROLS
ON
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TESTEVAC
FIRE
MSACMNEEFC501D 0.0
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 2
9
2
8
27
26
25
41
40
39
38
37
24
1
2
3
4
GENERAL FAULT MORE INFO
SYSTEM FAULT SOUNDERS
SILENCED
FIRE SIGNAL
FAULT
FIRE SIGNAL
ON
POWER SUPPLY
FAULT
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/DIS
EARTH FAULT DISABLED
BATTERY
TROUBLE TEST
POWER ON DAY MODE ON
CONTROLS
ON
SILENCE BUZZER
SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS RESET INVESTIGATION
DELAY
LAMP TESTEVAC
FIRE
MSACMNEEFC501D 0.0
Figure 3 Main module Parts

16 Addressable Fire Panel FC501
P. Description
42 Protection Fuse: F 6.3A 250V
43 Main Power LED
44 Hole for switching Power supply fixing
45 Thermal probe connector
46 Fine trimmer for the Switching-power-supply
output Voltage
47 Auxiliary power-supply terminals (27.6 V)
48 Mains power terminals (230 V 50/60 Hz)
49 Switching-power-supply fixing screw
50 Cable for connecting Main Module
51 Protection Fuse: F 2A 250V
52 Switching-power-supply closure plastic rivet
53 Switching-power-supply anchor
* NOTE (1)
Before connecting the Fire control panel to PC for the
PC programming phase, remove the jumper 34 (“)of
main board. After the programming phase is finished,
replace the jumper otherwise the Earth fault (Leakage
to Earth) will not be detected.
AC/N
FG
+V
GND
B+
L
B–
GND
+V
AC/L
F 2A/25ØV
F6.3A/25ØV
B+
L
B–
GND
+V
F6.3A/25ØV
F 2A/25ØV
42 43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
52
53
51
BA
Q
60T24
The BAQ60T24 is suitable when the use of an
add-on units (FC500IP) is required or the loop
current exceeds 250mA or the Auxiliary 24V
output current required is greater than 250mA.
42 43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
52
53
51
BAQ35T24
The BAQ35T24 is suitable for basic systems
where no add-on (FC500IP) is used, the loop
current is 250mA or less & the Auxiliary 24Vdc
output current is 250mA or less.
Figure 4 BAQ35T24 and BAQ60T24 Switching-power-supply

INSTALLATION
!Installation of this system must be carried out
strictly in accordance with the instructions in
this section, and in compliance with the local
safety regulations in force.
Prior to commencing installation of the control panel,
ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent
damage to the sensitive electronic components on the
display board and the control board due to electrostatic
discharge. You should discharge any static electricity
you may have accumulated by touching a convenient
earthed object such as an unpainted copper radiator
pipe. You should repeat the process at regular intervals
during the installation process.
To install the fire panel work through the following steps:
Øchoose suitable mounting locations for the Control pa-
nel, detectors, fire warning and fire control devices.
+The panel must be located in a clean, dry position,
which is not subject to shock or vibration and at le-
ast 2 metres away from pager systems or any other
radio transmitting equipment.
ØLay the cables between the Control panel and the
system peripherals.
+Fire alarm cables must be separated from all other
wiring (not related to the fire alarm system).
ØIf necessary, install any accessory modules.
ØCarry out the necessary connections, leaving the po-
wer-supply connection until last.
ØProgram the Control panel in accordance with the in-
structions in the “PROGRAMMING” section.
ØTest the entire system (Control panel, detectors, fire
warning and fire control devices).
+FC500IP module (Accessory Modules) should be
installed before mounting the Control panel as de-
scribed in the paragraph: FC500IP module Instal-
lation.
!Ensure that the Control panel power supply
(Mains and Batteries) has been disconnected
before installing any accessory Modules.
Installing the Control panel
Work carefully through the following steps (see the Fi-
gures 1 and 2).
1. Remove the screws (4) and open the Control panel.
2. Drill the anchor screw holes 7 and 14.
+Check for water pipes and electrical wiring before
drilling.
+When using 12Ah batteries use mounting holes 19
to provide additional support.
+Use the Tubular spirit level (23) for leveling the Pa-
nel backplate
!Check for water pipes and electrical wiring be-
fore drilling.
3. If necessary, remove the surface conduit wire knoc-
kouts 2.
+The cable conduit union with the cabinet must be
secured by HB Flame Class (or higher) lock nuts.
4. Pull the channeled undertrack cables through the
cable entry 11 and 20 (for the power supply cable)
then, using the anchor screws locations, secure the
backplate to the wall.
+Use anchors 12, (for the power supply cable) and
21 to secure the cables through the cable ties.
nControl panel closure
To close the panel:
1. Attach the cover to the hooks (6) and then rotate the
cover down.
2. Use the screws (4) to secure the cover on the
backplate.
Installing FC500REP Repeater
Repeaters can be wall mounted, or flush mounted to an
ave®BL08 outlet box (or similar).
Work carefully through the following steps.
INSTALLATION 17

18 Addressable Fire Panel FC501
68
68 68
68
65
65 65
70 73
66 66
66 66
+
-
RS485 24V
67
69 69 69
69 69 69 69a
72 71
65
Repeater earth connection (nut 69a)
LEDS AND KEYS LABELS
To insert the LED and Keys Labels (supplied) in the Repeater User Interface (see Figure below) work through the following steps:
1) Remove the screws 68 and open the Repeater FC500REP. Corresponding the A or B (in the overlay) insert the relevant LED and KEYS Labels.
3) Check that the labels are correctly inserted and then close the Repeater FC500REP.
Repeater PCB
Nut M3
Support
Earth connection
Repeater Cover
Plastic Frame
Washer
ESC
ABC DEF GHI
JKL MNO PQR
STU VWX YZ
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ESC
F1
F2
F3
F4
MIC
FC500
LAMP
BUZZ
TEST
SILENCE
INVESTIGATE
SILENCE
BUZZER
RESET
EVACUATE
MORE ALARMS
LOGIC UNIT
PRE-ALARM
LOST DEVICE
COMMUNICATOR
DAY MODE
NAC FIRE OUTPUT
DISABLED HEARTH
SILENCE LOW BATTERY
TEST NO BATTERY
MAINS
FIRE
FAULT
COMMUNICATOR
MAINS
Figure 5 Installation FC500REP Repeater

1. Lay the connection cables (refer to “Connecting
Repeaters”).
2. Remove the screws (68) (see Figure 5) and open
the Repeater FC500REP.
3. If you are flush mounting the Repeater, go to step
4. If you are wall mounting the Repeater, drill the
anchor screw holes (66).
4. Pull the wires through the wire entry (67), then,
using the anchor screws, secure the Repeater to
the wall.
5. Complete the connections to the terminal board 73
of the RS485 Interface, as described in the “Con-
necting Repeaters” section.
- Connect the earth wire to the threaded support
69a on the cover, as illustrated in Figure 5.
P. Description
65 Knockouts for cables ducted externally
66 Holes for cabinet mounting
67 Cable entry for channeled undertrack cables
68 Screws to secure cover
69 Fixing nuts for User Interface on Cover
69aRepeater nuts for earth connection
70 User interface Repeater board
71 LED label slot
72 Key label slot
73 Connector for the Repeater RS485 interface
Description of the Terminals
This section describes the Control panel terminals.
nLoop
LOOP1 Loop 1 terminals:
Ø+LEFT: Positive signal
Ø- LEFT: Negative signal (return).
Ø+RIGHT: Positive signal
Ø-RIGHT: Negative signal (return).
Ø-SH: Cable shield terminal.
LOOP2 Loop 2 terminals (as Loop1)
LOOP3 Loop 3 terminals (as Loop1)
+The three loops of the panel can manage up to 128
addressable devices.
+The total length of the cables connected to the
three loops must NOT exceed 2000 m.
+The max current load for the three loops must not
exceed 500 mA +25%.
nTelephone line
LE Terminals for connecting the external telephone
line.
LI Terminals for connecting the internal telephone line:
connect these terminals to other telephone devices that
need to share the same phone line as the fire panel.
-Terminal for connecting the earth wire.
nFire
[NC][NO][C]Non-supervised fire output. Dry contact
relay for non-supervised devices.
It is activated, by default, at the entering of the panel in
to the alarm status (first fire event).
The de-activation of the fire output is executed during
the panel reset.
The fire output may be silenced (programmable option;
default=NOT silenceable).
The fire output may be disabled.
The fire output may be programmed to works differently
(only via FCConsole Software).
ØDuring standby status, terminal [C] closes to terminal
[NC];
In the event of fire, terminal [C] closes to terminal [NO].
+EN54-2 certification applies ONLY when FIRE output
is not C and/or J and/or G (EN 54-1) type. Therefore
this output MUST NOT BE UTILIZED to manage Fire
Alarm devices and/or Fire/Fault transmission devices
and/or Automatic Fire alarm system.
nFault
[NC][NO][C]Non-supervised Fault output. Dry con-
tact relay for non-supervised devices.
It is activated at:
Øthe entering of the panel in to the fault status (first fault
event).
Øin the case of Logic fault
Øin the case of total loose of the power.
The de-activation of the fault output is executed during
the panel reset.
The fault output may not be silenced.
The fault output may not be disabled.
The fault output may not be programmed to works diffe-
rently.
ØDuring standby status, terminal [C] closes to terminal
[NC];
ØIn the event of fault, terminal [C] closes to terminal
[NO].
+EN54-2 certification applies ONLY when FAULT
output is not J (EN 54-1) type. Therefore this output
MUST NOT BE UTILIZED to manage Fault tran-
smission devices.
SC1 (Sounder Circuit) Supervised/Silencea-
ble/Bypassable (Disabled) Bell output,for the Alarm
signalling devices. Terminals for the connection of devi-
INSTALLATION 19

ces that are activated with the positive (24V) and must
be supervised.
During standby status: negative pull-down to 0 V on [+]
terminal; positive pull-up to 27.6 V on the [–] terminal.
When control panel is in alarm status: positive pull-up to
27.6 V on the [+] terminal; negative pull-down to 0 V on
the [–] terminal.
SC1 can be Silenced (forced to standby) by the menu
command DISABLE.
+This output is not programmable, it is activated every
time the control panel goes into ALARM status.
SC2 (Sounder Circuit Supervised/Silencea-
ble/Bypassable (Disabled), Programmable Bell out-
put,for the Panel Alarm signalling or Panel Pre-Alarm
or Panel Warning or Panel Fault or 1,2,3 or 4 Softwa-
re zones(OR) Alarm, or 1,2,3 or 4 Software zo-
nes(OR) Pre-alarm, or 1,2,3 or 4 Software zones(OR)
Warning or 1,2,3 or 4 Software zones(OR) Fault or
1,2 or 3 Points(OR) Alarm or 1,2 or 3 Points(OR)
Pre-Alarm or 1,2 or 3 Points(OR) Warning or 1,2 or 3
Points(OR) Fault.
During standby status: negative pull-down to 0 V on [+]
terminal; positive pull-up to 27.6 V on the [–] terminal.
When a programmed event occurs: positive pull-up to
27.6 V on the [+] terminal; negative pull-down to 0 V on
the [–] terminal.
+The SC1 and SC2 outputs can be forced to
standby by resetting the control panel.
The SC Outputs will hold standby status for the pro-
grammed Silence Time. If Alarm conditions are present
when the programmed Silence Time expires for the
SC1 or another programmed event for the SC2, they
will re-activate.
+SC1, SC2 accept devices that operate within
SELV limits ONLY.
+The SC2 output, if programmed as SC1, will be of
type C.
+If the 2-wire connection loop is used, the EN54-2
certification applies ONLY when the total number
of devices (detectors, manual callpoints etc.) does
not exceed 32.
nAudio station
MIC|SPK|BLK|RED Terminals for future use.
20 Addressable Fire Panel FC501
L-L-
L-
L-
L-
L-
L+L+
L+
L+
L+
L+
L-L-
L+L+
+L2-
A
C
BB
BB
A
FC501
+L2-+L1-+L1-
LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
+L3-+L3-
LEFT RIGHT
Figure 6 1) Wiring diagram of a 2-wire connection, a) Isolators; b) Compatible analogue devices (Fire detector, Input
modules, Output modules, Manual callpoints); c)Tconnection.