FireClass FC503 User manual

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Contents
ContentsFC503 and FC506 addressable fire control panels.
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Box contents............................................................ 8
Recycling information............................................. 8
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive....................................................... 8
Keywords and symbols........................................... 8
Introduction................................................................... 9
FC503 and FC506 fire control panel...................... 9
FC503.................................................................. 9
FC506.................................................................. 9
Accessory items....................................................... 9
FC500.................................................................. 9
FC500-MFI........................................................... 9
FC503/FC506 client............................................ 9
FC500IP............................................................... 9
FireClass FC500 (FC501_FC503_FC506)
Console................................................................ 9
FireClass Console Multi Account Engine
(FCMAE)............................................................... 9
Description............................................................... 9
Inputs....................................................................... 9
Outputs.................................................................... 9
Supervised outputs......................................... 10
Bypassable disabled outputs......................... 10
Silenceable outputs......................................... 10
Operating features............................................... 10
Delay to Alarm................................................. 10
Alarm................................................................ 10
Day and night mode....................................... 10
Fault.................................................................. 11
Silence............................................................... 11
Disabled............................................................ 12
Reset................................................................. 12
Interface................................................................. 12
Visual signaling................................................ 12
Memory............................................................ 12
Audible Signaling............................................ 12
Access to signaling and commands.................... 13
Users and installers features............................... 13
Power supply and batteries................................. 13
Description of the FC500 repeater signaling....
14
FC500 repeater control keys................................ 14
FC500 repeater LED description.......................... 14
Description of the control keys (panel).............. 14
Silence............................................................... 14
Reset................................................................. 14
The status LED....................................................... 16
Parts identification...................................................... 18
Description of parts.............................................. 18
Installation................................................................... 21
Installing the control panel.................................. 21
Installing the FC500 repeater.............................. 23
Installing the client panel..................................... 23
Description of the terminals................................ 23
FC503................................................................ 23
FC506................................................................ 23
Telephone line....................................................... 24
Le....................................................................... 24
Li........................................................................ 24
Fire.......................................................................... 24
[NC][NO][C]...................................................... 24
Fault........................................................................ 24
[NC][NO][C]...................................................... 24
SC1, Sounder circuit........................................ 25
Auxiliary outputs................................................... 25
OC1-OC2........................................................... 25
24R [GND]........................................................ 25
24A [GND]........................................................ 26
RS485...................................................................... 26
24V|B|A|GND|SH........................................... 26
Battery.................................................................... 26
+BAT-................................................................. 26
The system wiring................................................. 26
Connecting addressable devices......................... 26
Connecting the FC500 repeater........................... 27
Connecting output devices.................................. 28
Bell outputs............................................................ 28
Connecting the power supply............................. 30
Connecting the mains supply.............................. 30
Thermal probe....................................................... 31
Connecting the thermal probe to the control
panel........................................................................ 31
Installing the FC500IP board............................... 32
Installing the 38Ah battery metal box................ 33
Maintenance.......................................................... 33
Verifying the functionality of the circuit............. 34
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Programming from the panel............................................ 36
Using the system........................................................... 36
Operating the system from the panel......................... 36
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 36
Cursor keys............................................................... 37
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 37
Assistant text composition............................................ 37
Single selection......................................................... 37
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 37
Cursor keys............................................................... 38
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 38
Multiple selection..................................................... 38
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 38
Cursor keys............................................................... 38
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 38
Date and time........................................................... 38
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 38
Cursor keys............................................................... 39
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 39
Numeric entry........................................................... 39
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 39
Cursor keys............................................................... 39
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 39
MAIN screen - accessing the system........................... 40
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 40
Cursor keys............................................................... 40
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 40
Insert password............................................................. 40
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 40
Cursor keys............................................................... 41
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 41
PROGRAM screen........................................................... 41
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 41
Cursor keys............................................................... 41
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 41
0 Key - insert modify password.................................... 41
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 42
Cursor keys............................................................... 42
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 42
Auto........................................................................... 42
Key- Auto-enrolling (auto-learning)............................. 42
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 43
Cursor keys............................................................... 43
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 43
Sounders triggered by............................................. 43
Automatic zone assignment................................... 43
For Main Loop 1....................................................... 44
For Main Loop 2....................................................... 44
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 44
Warning enrolling (auto-learning)......................... 44
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 44
Cursor keys............................................................... 44
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 44
Cursor keys............................................................... 45
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 45
Auto-addressing procedure.......................................... 45
Second phase of auto-addressing......................... 46
Key – Device.................................................................... 48
Choose the loop....................................................... 48
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 48
Cursor keys............................................................... 48
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 48
Choose the device.................................................... 48
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 48
Cursor keys............................................................... 48
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 48
Loop devices programming screen....................... 51
Remote LED.............................................................. 51
Separated programming of the sounder and
beacon........................................................................ 51
3 Key - SW zone.............................................................. 52
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 52
Cursor keys............................................................... 52
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 52
Zone name................................................................ 52
SW zone in WALK TEST............................................ 52
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 52
Cursor keys............................................................... 52
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 53
Sounders on (3s)...................................................... 53
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 53
Cursor keys............................................................... 53
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 53
4 Key – output................................................................. 54
Choose output.......................................................... 54
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 54
Key- network................................................................... 56
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 57
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Cursor keys............................................................... 57
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 57
6 Key – Map Device........................................................ 57
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 58
Cursor keys............................................................... 58
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 58
7 Key – USB..................................................................... 58
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 58
Cursor keys............................................................... 58
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 59
8 Key – System................................................................ 59
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 60
Cursor keys............................................................... 60
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 60
Panel ID..................................................................... 60
Day / Night / Auto.................................................... 60
Delay to alarm time................................................. 60
Copy on zone?.......................................................... 60
2 Wire Loops............................................................. 60
9 Key- Restore default................................................... 61
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 61
Cursor keys............................................................... 61
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 61
FC500 repeater address................................................ 61
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 62
Cursor keys............................................................... 62
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 62
Modify................................................................................... 63
Accessing the MODIFY menu....................................... 63
Disable................................................................................... 64
Accessing the DISABLE menu....................................... 64
7 Key - password (DISABLE).......................................... 64
Select the password................................................. 64
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 64
Cursor keys............................................................... 64
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 64
Disable the password.............................................. 64
Alphanumeric keypad.............................................. 64
Cursor keys............................................................... 64
ESC and ENTER keys................................................. 64
9 Key- sounders.............................................................. 64
Quick start-up procedure................................................... 66
Procedure........................................................................ 66
1 Auto-learning......................................................... 66
Auto-addressing....................................................... 67
3 Device mapping.................................................... 67
System default................................................................ 69
System default parameters.................................... 69
Accessories........................................................................... 73
FC500IP IP module......................................................... 73
4B Universal base........................................................... 73
FC460H or FC400H Addressable heat detector.......... 73
FC460P or FC400P Addressable optical smoke........... 73
FC460PH or FC400PH Addressable optical smoke &
heat detector................................................................... 73
FC460PC Addressable optical smoke & heat
detector & CO.................................................................. 74
FC410LI Line isolator module....................................... 74
FC410MIM Mini input module...................................... 74
FC410MIO Small addressable multi I/0 module......... 74
FC410SIO Single input and output module................ 74
FC420CP Addressable break glass callpoint
(indoor)............................................................................ 74
FC421CP Addressable break glass callpoint
(outdoor).......................................................................... 74
FC430SAB/SAM Sounder base address modules....... 75
FC430SB Loop low power sounder base..................... 75
4B-I Isolator base........................................................... 75
FC490ST Loop service tool............................................ 75
FC410CIM Contact input module................................. 75
FC410DIM Detector input module............................... 75
FC410RIM Relay interface module............................... 75
FC410BDM Beam detector module.............................. 75
FC400CH Addressable carbon monoxide + heat
detector............................................................................ 76
801RIL Remote LED Indicator....................................... 76
801HL Remote LED indicator........................................ 76
HVR800 High voltage relay........................................... 76
DPK4 and DPK4I............................................................. 76
FIRERAY 50/100-Optical Beam Smoke Detector......... 76
Fireray 3000.................................................................... 77
Fireray 5000.................................................................... 77
FC410LPSY and FC410LPAV Loop................................. 77
FC410LPBS-R/W Loop powered sounders and
sounder-beacons (EN54-23).......................................... 77
FC430LPSB and FC430LPASB loop powered
addressable sounder beacon base............................... 78
FC430LPBSB Loop powered addressable sounder/
beacon base (EN54-23)................................................... 78
FC410SNM Sounder notification module.................... 78
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FC410TSM Door control module.................................. 79
FC410DDM Universal fire and gas detector module.
79
FC410QMO Quad monitored output module............. 79
FC410QRM Quad relay module.................................... 79
FC410QIO Quad input output module........................ 79
FC440SB Addressable Base Sounder........................... 79
FC440AVB Addressable Sounder Base VAD Sounder
80
Panel and repeater firmware upgrade quick guide........ 81
Upgrading firmware using FireClass FC500
(FC501_FC503_FC506) Console software...................... 81
Upgrading firmware using the USB pen drive........... 81
Specifications........................................................................ 83
Technical features.......................................................... 83
Description of the terminals......................................... 83
CPR information............................................................. 87
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Installation Manual
To program the fire control panel, use the Software
FireClass FC500 (FC501_FC503_FC506) Console
release 01.00.01 or higher. Use control panel FW
version 1.01 or higher.
Johnson Controls assumes no responsibility for
damage to products resulting from improper
application or misuse.
Installation of this control panel must take place
strictly in accordance with the instructions in this
manual and in compliance with the local laws and
bylaws in force.
The FC503 and FC506 fire control panels comply with
the essential requirements of standards EN54-2,
EN54-4 and EN54-21.
Box contents
The control panel is contained in a box. See the
contents of the box in the list below:
• A sheet metal cabinet and plastic door with an
assembled motherboard and power supply
switching.
• The Quick Start Guide.
• A transparent plastic bag containing a USB
consisting of the installation manual, user
manual, the PC Programming manual, two
3.9 kOhm resistors, a 320 mm red and a
black cable with a faston terminal to connect
batteries with the main board, and a 320
mm black cable with two faston terminals to
connect batteries.
Proceed carefully to unpack the contents and
dispose recyclable materials in accordance with local
laws.
Recycling information
The manufacturer advises that customers dispose
of any used equipment such as panels, detectors,
sirens, and other devices in an environmentally
friendly manner. Potential eco-friendly methods
include reusing parts or whole products and
recycling of products, components, and materials.
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive
In the European Union, you must dispose of this
product separately to household waste at an
appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.
Note: The FC503 and FC506 fire control panels
support several addressable devices such as
detectors, modules, and manual call points.
This manual includes the instructions for the
programming of the fire control panels. For
further information on these devices and their
accessories, visit http://www.fireclass.com and
log into the Reserved Area, under Installation
Manuals.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the
technical specifications of these products without
prior notice.
Keywords and symbols
In this manual, symbols used in the margin indicate
warnings. These symbols are explained in Table 1.
Table 1: Keywords and symbols
Keyword Symbol Explanation
DANGER WARNING
Imminent
danger.Death or
severe injury when
disregarded.
WARNING WARNING
Potentially
dangerous
situation. Death
or severe injury
possible when
disregarded.
CAUTION WARNING
Potentially
dangerous
situation. Minor
injury possible
when disregarded.
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Introduction
FC503 and FC506 fire control
panel
The FC503 and FC506 fire control panels follow
Johnson Controls’ highest standards of quality and
performance.
Find further details about the FC503 and FC506 fire
control panels below:
FC503
FC503 is an analogue addressable fire control panel
with one main loop (three sub loops), that can
support up to 250 addressable devices and 128
zones. BAQ140T24 switching power supply powers
FC503 at 5.5A @ 27.6 ±1 %V. Suitable batteries
include two *12 V/ 17Ah or two *12 V/ 38Ah. The
user interface has LEDs and icons.
FC506
FC506 is an analogue addressable fire control panel
with two main loops (six sub loops). The panel
can support up to 500 addressable devices and
a maximum of 250 devices in a single main
loop, and 256 zones. BAQ140T24 switching power
supply powers FC506 at 5.5A @ 27.6 ±1 %V. Suitable
batteries include two * 12 V/ 17 Ah or two * 12 V/ 38
Ah. The user interface has LEDs and icons.
Note: In this manual, the term FC503 describes
the characteristics common to both FC503 and
FC506. Notes added describe the characteristics
specific to the FC506 panel.
Note: The components of these control panels
operate correctly when external ambient
conditions comply with the requirements of
class EN60721-3-3:1995.
The FC503 control panel has a 4-line, 40 characters
per line LCD module with a backlight, which
provides written information regarding the system
status and for programming the control panel.
Accessory items
FC500
Use this repeater panel to connect to FC500 control
panels with four wires. The repeater panel provides
all the visible and audible warnings generated by
the control panel. The repeater panel also allows
end users to manage the system remotely up to
1000 m with double twist unshielded cable. The
FC503 or FC506 control panel supports up to eight
fully functional FC500 repeater panels.
FC500-MFI
This is a programmable, multifunctional module
for connecting to a real time printer. In addition,
you can connect a standard interface with terminal
blocks to remotely control and supervise a set of
inputs and outputs to manage the control panel.
FC503/FC506 client
The FC503 and FC506 master control panel supports
up to seven FC503 or FC506 client control panels.
These client control panels expand the FC503 and
FC506 system in a modular way.
FC500IP
FC500IP is a module that connects the control panel
to a LAN. See Installing the FC500IP board.
FireClass FC500 (FC501_FC503_FC506)
Console
This is a user-friendly software application. It uses
Microsoft Windows 7 and higher. The console offers
easy ways to program the control panel and also
provides event log functions.
FireClass Console Multi Account Engine
(FCMAE)
FCMAE allows you to monitor multiple Fireclass
systems across the world from a single work station.
It manages up to 32 FC500 series panels (FC501,
FC503, FC506) plus legacy panels (FC510 and FC520)
connected by Ethernet through the FC500IP3
module. The FCMAE shows the real time status and
alerts the operator if an event occurs in one of the
monitored systems.
Description
Inputs
FC503: The one main loop (three sub loops)
manages up to 250 devices.
FC506: The two main loops (six sub loops) manage
up to 500 devices (250 devices per main loop).
Outputs
This section describes how the control panel
outputs operate.
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Supervised outputs
With this output, the control panel can detect and
signal short circuits and power supply interruptions.
Bypassable disabled outputs
You can disable this type of output by using a
specific key.
Silenceable outputs
To stop this type of output, you can use the Silence/
Resound Sounders key. You can silence the outputs
for an indefinite period during Day Mode or for a
programmed silence time during Night Mode.
Operating features
You can program the FC503 control panel to provide
WARNING or Delay to Alarm status before ALARM
status.
The WARNING display signals the WARNING status.
If a detector exceeds its warning threshold, the
control panel generates a warning. The input
module also generates a warning state; a useful
feature for implementing the Systems Supervision
capability.
Warning status signals:
• Control panel buzzer; 2 seconds of sound at
440 Hz and then a 2 second pause.
• A WARNING message on the LCD display
• The WARNING output points if a user enables
the Delay to Alarm option.
Delay to Alarm
If a zone generates an alarm during Day Mode, the
control panel starts the Delay to Alarm Time. The
Delay to Alarm status signals are:
• Control panel buzzer; 0.5 seconds of sound at
880 Hz and then a 0.5 second pause.
• Blinking on the Delay to Alarm LED for the
first eight zones only.
• Message ALARM+DLYTIME on the LCD display.
• Activation of the respective outputs, if the
user enables the Delay to Alarm option.
Note: If the control panel detects alarm
conditions during Night Mode or from a
callpoint, the control panel generates an
instant alarm.
Take the following actions during the Delay to Alarm
status; see Access to signaling and commands.
•Access Level L1: to activate an Evacuation
Alarm, press and hold the Evacuate Key.
•Access Level L2: to stop the Silence disable
outputs and interrupt the Delay to Alarm
Time, press the Silence key.
When the Silence LED is on during Silence status,
press the Silence key to release the Silenceable
outputs, or press the Reset key to restore standby
status.
If the control panel operates in Night Mode, the
control panel exits from Silence status automatically
when the programmed Silence time expires.
Alarm
When the Delay to Alarm time expires, the control
panel generates an alarm. The Alarm status signals
are:
• Control panel buzzer; 0.2 seconds of sound at
3300 Hz and then 0.2 seconds of pause.
• Alarm LED is on.
• An alarm message on the LCD display.
• Activation of the Fire and SC1 outputs.
• Activation of other outputs including SC2,
OC1, or OC2 if programmed.
During the Alarm status, the following can occur:
• At Access Level L2 you can stop the
Silenceable outputs by pressing the Silence
key.
• At Access Level L2 you can press the Reset key
and Silence Buzzer.
Note: Refer to Access to signaling and
commands for further information.
During the Silence status when the Silence LED is
on, use the Silence key to release the Silenceable
outputs. The Reset key restores the standby status.
When the programmed Night Mode Silence time
expires, the control panels exits Silence status.
Day and night mode
The control panel can operate in Day or Night Mode.
See the relevant section in the Programming from
the Panel chapter.
If you silence the system in Day Mode, the Silence
status remains until you unmute the system,
provided that no other alarm incidents occur. If you
silence the system during Night Mode, the Silence
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status remains until the Night Mode Silence time
expires.
At default, the system is set to Day Mode. During
Day Mode, silenced alarms are not unmuted
automatically.
Fault
This control panel can detect and signal the faults
shown in Table 2. Fault conditions signals are:
• Control panel buzzer; 1 second of sound at
660 Hz and a 1 second pause.
• The Fault LED and relative Fault LED is on.
• A Fault message on the LCD display.
• Activation of the Fault output.
• Activation of other outputs including SC2, OC1
or OC2 if programmed.
The Fault output and any additional programmed
fault outputs automatically return to standby status
when the fault conditions clear.
Under certain circumstances, fault conditions may
clear spontaneously. If this occurs, the memory
stores the event until you reset the control panel.
Blinking on the Fault LED indicates stored fault
events.
Silence
This control panel provides a Silence key that can
restore the Silenceable outputs to Standby status.
When the Silence LED is on, this indicates the Silence
status.
The Silence status remains until one of the following
occurs:
• You press the Silence key again
• The programmed Night Mode Silence time
expires when the control panel operates in
Night Mode.
• A new alarm condition is detected.
Table 2: Description of faults
Message Problem
Mains fault The control panel is not
powered from the mains
Battery The control panel’s batteries
charger is not working
correctly
Low battery The control panel batteries are
empty
Earth Leakage to earth
Table 2: Description of faults
Message Problem
24A Output Shorted 24A Output
24R Output Shorted 24R Output
Firmware main
contr.
Checksum fault
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 does not 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 an incorrect
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 Communication lost with IP
controller
IP receiver Communication lost with IP
receiver
PSTN
communicator
The communication with PSTN
controller is lost
Telephone line Telephone line fault
LOG Full LOG fault
PSTN Action not
Ack.
A PSTN action not
acknowledged
SC X short SC x= (1 or 2) short circuit
SC X open SC x (1 or 2) open terminal
Prog.data main
cont
Data programming checksum
fault
Prog.data
tel.board
Aux Controller data
programming checksum fault
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Table 2: Description of faults
Message Problem
Loop
Communication
Communication loop fault
controller
Display
communication
Communication fault on
display controller
LOOP x NOISY The devices on the loop x (1,
2, or 3) can not communicate
correctly with the panel or
multiple devices on the loop
are not addressed. Check the
quality of wiring. Also, perform
Auto-Addressing to ensure that
all the devices in the loop are
addressed.
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 INy SHORT (x from 1 to 4; y from 1 to 5)
DEFAULT DATA The fire panel resets to default
data
Unusable Base The detector on the sounder
base is missing or not fitted
properly
Note: You need access level L2 or L3
permissions to mute the Silenceable outputs
manually.
Disabled
This control panel can disable the devices on
the loop, SC2 output, OC1 and OC2 outputs, the
software zones, the RS485 network devices such as
the repeater, the client panel, and the FC500MFI.
DISABLED zones cannot generate alarms or
warnings of any kind, and DISABLED outputs cannot
be activated.
When the Disabled LED is on, this indicates the
Disabled status.
Note: The Disable facility is available at access
level L2 or L3.
Reset
Resetting the control panel restores the outputs to
standby status, clears the memory, and disconnects
the power supply to terminal 24R for 2 seconds.
Note: You need access level L2 or L3
permissions to reset the panel.
Interface
Visual signaling
The system status signals on the control panel LEDs
are as follows:
• Green indicates that the power is ON.
• Amber indicates specific operating modes,
for example Day or Night Mode, and Fault
conditions.
• RED indicates alarm conditions.
Memory
The control panel indicates Fault events with a
blinking FAULT LED until the system resets, even if
the event clears before the reset.
Audible Signaling
The buzzer signals the control panel status as
shown in Table 3.
Note: When the control panel mutes an alarm
and detects a new fault, the control panel
resounds the previous silenced alarm.
Table 3: Audible Signaling
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 0.5 s 0.5 s 880 Hz
Alarm 0.2 s 0.2 s 3300 Hz
Fault 1 s 1 s 660 Hz
LAMP TEST:
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This key allows you to test the control panel buzzer
and the LEDs.
Access to signaling and
commands
There are four access levels, in compliance with Fire
Safety Regulations.
Access Level L1 Viewing:
All users can view the control panel status without a
password.
Access Level L2 Operating the system (PIN code
entered):
Password code users can operate the system at user
level.
Access Level L3 Programming and Opening the
Control Panel (Password Code entered):
This level of access is for installers. Therefore, only
qualified, authorised users are allowed to open
the control panel door. This requires removal of
the cover screws, for maintenance or to replace a
battery.
Access Level L4 Repairing or replacing the PCB:
Only the manufacturer can repair or replace the
PCB. This requires removal of the cover screws.
Users and installers features
About this task:
The panel can recognize and manage up to eight
different users and two different installers. At each
login of any user or installer, the panel logs the
login event and the user or installer's ID. The panel
also logs the return to access level L1 to indicate the
end of the user or installer's session. The default
passwords for the eight users are as follows:
USER 1 11111
USER 2 22222
USER 3 33333
USER 4 44444
USER 5 55555
USER 6 66666
USER 7 77777
USER 8 88888
The default passwords for the two installers are as
follows:
INSTALLER 1 00000
INSTALLER 2 99999
By default, only USER 1 works with its default
password. The other users are unavailable and
disabled. USER 1 may be enabled and available.
By default, only INSTALLER 1 works with its default
password. The other installers are unavailable
and disabled. INSTALLER 1 may be enabled and
available.
Only INSTALLER 1, using the FireClass FC500
(FC501_FC503_FC506) Console or panel user
interface, can modify the availability and enable the
status of USERs 2 to 8 and INSTALLER 2.
INSTALLER 1, using the FireClass FC500
(FC501_FC503_FC506) Console or panel user
interface, can modify the password for USERs 1 to 8
and INSTALLER 2.
Each installer or each user can modify their own
password.
When INSTALLER 1 enters the first password
through the user interface to a user or installer,
the system declares the password "available" and
enables access.
If INSTALLER 1 forgets their password, they
can enter a new password using the following
procedure:
1. Remove the two screws at access level L4,
open the fire panel, and remove the jumper J5
of the main board.
2. Access the installer menu screen.
3. Access the programming screen of the
installer password and enter the new
password.
4. The system stores the new password as
the current password for INSTALLER 1. The
user interface returns to the MAIN screen,
indicating local programming, followed by a
panel reset.
5. Replace the J5 jumper to restore the normal
program menu screen functionality.
Power supply and batteries
The power supply system of the FC503 and FC506
control panels complies with EN54-4. All models
are powered by the mains. The FC503 and FC506
have switching power supply that supplies up to 5.5
A at 27.6V. Both models can house two 12V, 17Ah
batteries that when connected in series, supply 24V
to the control panel and peripherals in the event of
a power cut.
If necessary, whether for the full configured loop
or for particular system requirements, a user or
installer can connect the FC503 and FC506 control
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panels to two 12V, 38 Ah batteries in an external
metal box. See Figure 18.
The battery must be a VRLA (valve regulated lead
acid) type and it must comply with all applicable
standards indicated in paragraph M.2.1 of standard
EN 62368-1:2014 “Requirements (safety of batteries
and their elements)”; In this case, the battery must
comply with the standards: IEC 60896-21:2004
and IEC 60896-22:2004. The battery must have an
enclosure with flammability class UL94V-1 or better.
A skilled professional must install and replace the
battery.
The control panel can detect, signal, and store in
memory the following power faults:
• Shorted 24A or 24R outputs
• Low battery
• Battery fault
• Battery disconnected
• Battery trouble LED
• Ground fault Earth LED
• Mains failure Power Supply Fault LED
The Battery fault may be signaled with a delay up
to 1 minute; see Table 5. The Mains (Amber) fault is
signaled when the programmed delay expires.
Description of the FC500
repeater signaling
FC500 repeater control keys
Test, Silence Buzzer and Evacuate control keys can
be activated without a password at access level L1.
All other control keys need to be activated with a
password at access level L2 and L3. See Table 4.
FC500 repeater LED description
Table 5 provides a description of the FC500 repeater
LEDs.
Description of the control keys
(panel)
Silence
Use the SILENCE key to restore the Silenceable
outputs to standby status. If the control panel
operates in Night Mode, Silence remains until the
programmed Night Mode Silence time expires; if
in Day Mode, Silence remains until you press the
SILENCE key again. In both modes, Silence status
cancels when the system detects a new alarm
condition.
Reset
You can only enable the Reset key at access level
L2 with a PIN as the fire panel returns to standby
status after the Alarm, Delay to Alarm, Warning and
Fault conditions stop. At the end of the Reset time,
the system reprocesses any Alarm, Delay to Alarm,
Warning or Fault signal that Reset operations did
not clear.
When Reset is running, the command keys are
inoperative.
Any FC500 repeater connected to the panel can
perform a reset of the fire panel. It is necessary to
use a PIN to access level L2 or higher.
For the Evacuate, Lamp or Buzzer Test, Investigate,
Silence Buzzer keys, see Table 4.
Table 4: Description of the control panel and
repeater keys
Key Description
SILENCE/
RESOUND
SOUNDERS
Restores the Silenceable
outputs and the loop devices
to standby status.
Note: The silence status
remains until you press
the SILENCE key again
in day mode; or until the
night mode silence time
expires in night mode; or
until the system detects
a new alarm condition.
RESET Resets the fire detectors
and restores all outputs to
standby status
INVESTIGA
TION
DELAY
Refreshes the delay to alarm
time
Note: If you press
this key during
delay to alarm, the
remaining delay to
alarm time increases
with the programmed
investigation delay.
EVAC Activates the evacuation
Note: If you press
this key, the system
generates an alarm.
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Table 4: Description of the control panel and
repeater keys
Key Description
SILENCE
BUZZER
Silences the local buzzer on
the control panel
Note: The buzzer
operates every time a
new event is activated.
Table 4: Description of the control panel and
repeater keys
Key Description
LAMP TEST Tests the buzzer and the LEDs
Note: If you press this
key when the control
panel is functioning as
intended, all LEDs will be
on and the buzzer emits
a continuous beep.
HELP Explains the information
on the LCD display in the
different screens
Note:
An embedded help
feature is present on the
panel LCD display.
The HELP key is disabled
on the repeater.
System
fault
acknowled
gement
switch
In the case of system fault
LED latches, press this switch
to identify unintended panel
operations. Then, you must
press the reset button so the
panel returns to its default
state.
Note:
To access this switch, the
installer or user must
open the front cover of
the panel. The switch is
on the left bottom side
of the main PCB.
This key is not available on
the repeater.
A System fault LED latch
occurs in one of the following
conditions:
• The system resets itself
(watchdog reset) when
any internal logical fault
occurs.
• The system is powered
ON after a complete
panel shut down.
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The status LED
Table 5 describes how the control panel LEDs
operate. During standby status, only the Green
Mains LED and the Day mode LED, if the control
panel is in Day mode, should be on.
Table 5: Description of the status LEDs.
LED Description
FIRE (Red) ON indicates the alarm status.
In the event of an alarm, the
control panel activates the
unbypassed alarm outputs.
GENERAL
FAULT
(Amber)
ON indicates the presence of
a fault. The following LEDs or
the screen display indicates the
type of fault. OFF indicates no
fault.
SYSTEM
FAULT
(Amber)
ON ** indicates a blocked
control panel and *** indicates
the control panel restart.
IMPORTANT: Maintenance
required.
Blinking *** indicates that
the data panel programming is
corrupted.
Note: When the control
panel is switched on for
the first time, this LED
blinks until a reset has
been performed.
Note: ** indicates the
buzzer system fault
pattern; *** indicates the
buzzer fault pattern.
Note: The System fault
LED latches if one of the
below conditions occurs:
• The system resets
itself (watchdog
reset) when any
internal logical fault
occurs.
• System is powered
ON after a complete
panel shut down.
Table 5: Description of the status LEDs.
LED Description
FIRE
SIGNAL
FAULT
(Amber)
ON indicates that the
communicator is disabled.
Blinking indicates that the
communicator is faulty.
POWER
SUPPLY
FAULT
(Amber)
ON indicates a mains failure
(230 V).
Blinking indicates a Switching
Power supply fault.
During this condition, the
control panel is powered by the
batteries.
EARTH
FAULT
(Amber)
ON indicates a voltage leakage
to Earth.
Important: Check wiring
insulation.
BATTERY
TROUBLE
(Amber)
ON indicates that the batteries
are empty or faulty. If this
condition persists, the batteries
are unable to function as
intended in the event of a
power cut.
Important: New batteries
are required.
POWER
ON
(Green)
ON indicates that the panel
is supplied with power. OFF
indicates a mains failure
whereby both mains and
battery power is lost (the
battery disconnect threshold
is 19.2 V). Power must be
restored before the batteries
reach the disconnect threshold.
MORE
INFO
(Amber)
ON indicates that there is
hidden information with lower
priority.
View List shows the hidden
information.
OFF indicates no hidden
information is available.
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Table 5: Description of the status LEDs.
LED Description
SOUNDERS
SILENCED
(Amber)
ON indicates that the
silenceable outputs and loop
device have been forced
into standby by means of
the SILENCE/ RESOUND
SOUNDERS key. In day mode,
the silence status remains
until the SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDER key is pressed again.
In night mode, the silence
status remains until the night
mode silence time expires
or until the system detects a
new alarm or a new trouble
condition.
FIRE
SIGNAL
ON
(Red)
ON indicates that the
transmission was successful.
Blinking indicates that the
transmission is in progress.
On the control panel screen,
the connection type, such as
PSTN, GSM, or LAN network, is
displayed.
SOUNDERS
FAULTS/
DIS
(Amber)
ON indicates that the output is
disabled or outputs configured
to "act as SC1" are disabled.
Blinking indicates that the SC1
is in fault or outputs configured
to "act as SC1" are in fault.
OFF indicates that all the main
sounder outputs (EN54-1, TYPE
"C" outputs) function properly.
DISABLED
(Amber)
ON indicates the disabled
status of any bypassable entity.
TEST
(Amber)
ON indicates the test
conditions on at least one zone.
Table 5: Description of the status LEDs.
LED Description
DAY MODE
(Amber)
ON 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)
ON indicates that the
corresponding software zones
are in Alarm status *.
Note: * indicates that
the zone outside the 1-
8 range does not have
a related LED, its alarm
status is displayed only by
the LCD.
Blinking indicates that the
corresponding software zones
are in Delay to Alarm status.
CONTROLS
ON
(Amber)
ON indicates that the control
panel is at least at level 2
so the SILENCE/RESOUND
SOUNDERS, RESET and
INVESTIGATION DELAY keys
are enabled.
Note: * the zone outside the 1 to 8 range
does not have a related LED, its alarm status is
displayed only by the LCD, ** buzzer SYSTEM
FAULT pattern, *** buzzer FAULT pattern.
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Parts identification
Figure 1: FC503 and FC506 Parts: external view
Callout Description
1 FC503 or FC506 cover
2 Screws (two) to close the cover on the
panel
3 Knockout for connection FC503, FC506
panel with FC500BX battery cabinet
(accessory item)
4 Display
5 Knockouts for cables ducted externally
(eighteen)
Description of parts
This section describes the components of the FC503
and FC506 control panels.
Figure 2: FC503 and FC506 Parts: Internal view
Callout Description
1 Hooks to secure the cover on the panel
(two)
2 Serial port RS 232 (PC link)
3 Main Module (See Figure 3)
4 Screws to secure chassis (2)
5 Panel anchor screw locations (Top)
(two)
6 Terminals (two) for the earth
connection wires
7 Earthing Cables (two)
8 Switching power supply (See Figure 4 )
9 Power cable for main module
10 Panel anchor screw locations (Bottom)
(two)
11 Metal chassis
12 Location for 2 batteries 12V, 17Ah
13 Screws to secure main board (four)
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Figure 3: Main module parts
Callout Description
1 Loop 1 (sub loop 1)
2 Loop 2 (sub loop 2)
3 Loop 3 (sub loop 3)
4 Loop 4 (sub loop 4)
5 Loop 5 (sub loop 5)
6 Loop 6 (sub loop 6)
7 Jumper J5 to reset the INSTALLER PIN
no.1 to the factory default (00000)
8 Buzzer (not visible)
9 Battery connection terminals
10 Jumper for the exclusion of the Earth
Fault:
oo = Earth Fault detected (Default);
oo = Earth Fault ignored
11 Power supply main module connector
12 Programmable outputs and auxiliary
power supply terminals
13 Terminals for phone line connection
14 USB port
15 RS485 serial port
16 Fire and Fault relay outputs
17 SC outputs
18 Opening to insert the zone location text
strip
Figure 4: BAQ140T24 Switching-power-supply
Callout Description
1 Switching-power-supply closure rivet
2 Switching-power-supply anchor
3 Voltage switch (230V)
4 Cable: connects the switching power
supply to the main board (connected at
factory)
5 Switching power supply fuse protects
against overload:BAQ140T24 = F 4A 250V
6 Switching-power-supply screws
7 Mains power terminals (230V~ 60/50 Hz)
8 Auxiliary power-supply terminals (27.6 V)
9 Fine trimmer for the switching-power-
supply output voltage
10 Thermal probe connector
11 Switching-power-supply anchor hole (2)
12 Mains indicator LED (switching power
supply)
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Note:
• Before connecting the fire control panel
to the PC for the PC programming
phase, remove the jumper of the main
board. See Figure 3, item 10. When the
programming phase finishes, replace
the jumper to ensure the Earth fault or
Leakage to Earth is detected.
• To silence the buzzer permanently during
installation, engage the control panel at
access level 3 and remove the Jumper J5.
See Main module parts Figure 3, item 7. A
disabled buzzer causes the zonal LEDs to
flash and a “BUZZER OFF” string displays
alternately with the date and time on
the panel user interface. As a result
of this procedure, the timeout for the
installer does not change. To reactivate
the buzzer, replace the Jumper J5 when
the installation process completes.
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