FIREWOLF FW-C2Z User manual

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LNOTICE
Allinformation,documentation,andspecificationscontainedinthismanualaresubject to change
without prior notice by the manufacturer.
FW-C2Z, FW-C4Z and FW-C4EZ
Microprocessor Based - Fire Alarm Control Panels
INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL
©1999 by NAPCO Security Systems, Inc.
Printed in CANADA, September 23, 1999
LT-636NAP Rev.1 (Operating Instruction is NP-779NAP Rev.1)

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TABLE of CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... Page 4 of 36
1.1 OVERALL FEATURES: ............................................................................. Page 4 of 36
2.0 GENERAL NOTES .................................................................................... Page 5 of 36
3.0 SYSTEM COMPONENTS .............................................................................. Page 6 of 36
3.1 MODELS ........................................................................................ Page 7 of 36
3.2 ACCESSORIES .................................................................................. Page 7 of 36
4.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION and DIMENSIONS .......................................................... Page 8 of 36
5.0 MODULE MOUNTING LOCATIONS ...................................................................... Page 10 of 36
6.0 MODULE SETTINGS .................................................................................. Page 12 of 36
6.1 MAIN FIRE ALARM MODULE ........................................................................ Page 12 of 36
6.2 ZONE EXPANSION MODULE (Model FW-EZM4) ........................................................ Page 13 of 36
6.3 RELAY MODULES (Models FW-RB4 or FW-RB8) ....................................................... Page 13 of 36
6.4 DACT / DIALER MODULE (Model FW-DACT) ........................................................... Page 14 of 36
6.5 POLARITY REVERSAL and CITY TIE MODULE (MODEL: FW-RPM) ........................................ Page 14 of 36
7.0 FIELD WIRING ....................................................................................... Page 15 of 36
7.1 GENERAL FIELD WIRING CONSIDERATIONS .......................................................... Page 15 of 36
7.2 MAIN FIRE ALARM MODULE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ................................................ Page 16 of 36
7.3 ZONE EXPANSION MODULE (FW-EZM4) TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ...................................... Page 18 of 36
7.4 RELAY MODULE ( FW-RB4 or FW-RB8) TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ....................................... Page 19 of 36
7.5 DACT / DIALER MODULE (FW-DACT) TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ......................................... Page 20 of 36
7.6 POLARITY REVERSAL and CITY TIE MODULE (MODEL: FW-RPM) TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ................ Page 20 of 36
7.7 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS ................................................................... Page 21 of 36
7.8 WIRING TABLES ................................................................................. Page 22 of 36
WIRING TABLE FOR INITIATING CIRCUITS ........................................................... Page 22 of 36
WIRING TABLE FOR NOTIFICATION CIRCUITS ........................................................ Page 22 of 36
8.0 SYSTEM CHECKOUT ................................................................................. Page 23 of 36
8.1 BEFORE TURNING THE POWER "ON" ............................................................... Page 23 of 36
8.2 POWER-UP PROCEDURE ......................................................................... Page 23 of 36
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. Page 23 of 36
9.0 INDICATORS, CONTROLS, & OPERATION ................................................................ Page 24 of 36
9.1 INDICATORS .................................................................................... Page 25 of 36
9.2 CONTROLS ..................................................................................... Page 26 of 36
9.3 OPERATION ..................................................................................... Page 26 of 36
9.4 CIRCUIT TYPES .................................................................................. Page 27 of 36
10.0 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................ Page 28 of 36
11.0 WALK TEST OPERATION .............................................................................. Page 30 of 36
APPENDIX "A" - COMPATIBLE DEVICES .................................................................... Page 31 of 36
APPENDIX "B" - FW-RB8 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR ........................................................... Page 33 of 36
APPENDIX "C" - MODULE SPECIFICATIONS and FEATURES ................................................... Page 34 of 36
APPENDIX "D" - POWER SUPPLY & BATTERY CALCULATIONS (SELECTION GUIDE) .............................. Page 35 of 36
WARRANTY ............................................................................................. Page 36 of 36

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TABLE of FIGURES
Fig.1: FW-C2Z, FW-C4Z Enclosure Installation and Dimensions .................... Page 8 of 36
Fig.2: FW-C4EZ Enclosure Installation and Dimensions .......................... Page 9 of 36
Fig.3: FW-C2Z, FW-C4Z Module Mounting Locations ............................. Page 10 of 36
Fig.4: FW-C4EZ Module Mounting Locations ................................... Page 11 of 36
Fig.5: Main Fire Alarm Module ............................................... Page 12 of 36
Fig.6: FW-EZM4 Zone Expansion Module ...................................... Page 13 of 36
Fig.7: FW-RB4 or FW-RB8 Relay Module ....................................... Page 13 of 36
Fig.8: FW-DACT Dialer Module ............................................... Page 14 of 36
Fig.9: FW-RPM City Tie Module .............................................. Page 14 of 36
Fig.10: General Field Wiring Considerations ..................................... Page 15 of 36
Fig.11: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections ............................ Page 16 of 36
Fig.11a: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections (continued) .................. Page 17 of 36
Fig.12: FW-EZM4 Zone Expansion Module Terminal Connections ................... Page 18 of 36
Fig.13: FW-RB4 / FW-RB8 Relay Terminal Connections ............................ Page 19 of 36
Fig.14: FW-RPM Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Terminal Connections ......... Page 20 of 36
Fig.15: Power Supply Connections ............................................ Page 21 of 36
Fig.16: WIRING TABLE FOR INITIATING CIRCUITS ............................... Page 22 of 36
Fig.17: WIRING TABLE FOR NOTIFICATION CIRCUITS ............................ Page 22 of 36
Fig.18: Indicators and Control Location ........................................ Page 24 of 36

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Introduction :
NAPCO's FW-C2Z, FW-C4Z and FW-C4EZ 24 Volt Fire Alarm Control Panels provide 1,2, 4, or 8 supervised Class
B(UL Style B) Initiating Circuits, or 1,2, 4 supervised Class A (UL Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 2 or 4 supervised
Class A or B (UL Style Z or Y) Notification Circuits. All Circuits are supervised for opens and ground faults, and
NotificationCircuitsforshorts.OptionalModulesincludeaFW-EZM4 Zone Expansion(requiredfor full capacityinthe
FW-C4EZ only), a FW-DACT Dialer or a FW-RPM Polarity Reversal & City Tie Module, and FW-RB4 or FW-RB8
Relay Modules. The two enclosures are flush or surface mountable, and can be used for retrofits and on new
installations.
1.1 Overall Features:
TThe small enclosure versions, FW-C2Z, & FW-C4Z have 1, 2, 4 Class B (Style B) Initiating Circuits
respectively. The FW-C2Z & FW-C4Z may be configured as 1 or 2 Class A (Style D) Circuits respectively.
Thesealso have2 PowerLimited ClassA/B (StyleZ/Y) NotificationCircuits with individual trouble indicators.
TThe large enclosure version, FW-C4EZ, has 4 Class B (Style B) Initiating Circuits which may be configured
as 2 Class A (Style D) Circuits respectively. It also has 2 Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Notification
Circuits with individual trouble indicators. With a FW-EZM4 Zone Expansion, an extra 4 Class B (2 Class A)
Initiating Circuits, and 2 Class A/B Notification Circuits are added.
TEach Initiating Circuit is configurable as a Normal or Verified Alarm. In addition, on a Class B FW-C4Z or FW-
C4EZ,Initiating Circuit3 maybea WaterflowZone (asmay InitiatingCircuit 7if aFW-EZM4 isinstalled), and
Initiating Circuit 4 may be a Latched or Non-Latched Supervisory Zone (as may Initiating Circuit 8 if a FW-
EZM4is installed).On aClass AFW-C4EZ witha FW-EZM4, Initiating Circuit 3may be a Waterflow Zone, and
Initiating Circuit 4 may be a Latched or Non-Latched Supervisory Zone.
TNotification Circuits can be configured as Audible or Visual and as silenceable or non-silenceable. Audibles
may be Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time.
TInitiating Circuits may be individually Disconnected by a Slide-Switch.
TConfigurable Signal Silence Inhibit (disabled or 1 minute), Auto Signal Silence (disabled or 5, 10, 20 minutes),
and One-Man Walk Test.
TSubsequent Alarm, Supervisory, and Trouble operation
T4 wire resettable Smoke Power Supply (100 mA Max.).
TAuxiliary relay contacts for Common Alarm and Common Supervisory (disconnectable), and a Common
Trouble relay.
TInterface for an RTI Remote Trouble Indicator.
TRS-485 Interface for 1 to 3 of FW-RB8 Remote Multiplex Annunciators on FW-C4Z & FW-C4EZ.
TThe FW-C2Z and FW-C4Z may use one of optional FW-DACT (Dialer), FW-RPM (City Tie), FW-RB4 or FW-
RB8 Relay Modules.
TThe FW-C4EZ may useone of optional FW-DACT (Dialer), FW-RPM (City Tie), and also one of FW-RB4 or
FW-RB8 Relay Modules.
TSlide Switch Controls and LED Common Indicators.
TEasy Configuration via DIP Switches.
TExtensive transient protection

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2.0 GENERAL NOTES
Circuits and Zones:
“Circuits” refers to an actual electrical interface, Initiating (Detection), Indicating (Signal), or Relay.
“Zone” is a logical concept for a Fire Alarm Protected Area, and will consist of at least one Circuit.
Often the terms Zone and Circuit are used interchangeably, but in this Manual the term Circuit is used.
Wiring Styles:
Initiating Circuits are configured by default as Class B (Style B). They may be globally (all or none) configured as
ClassA(Style D)asdescribedin theConfigurationSection.This operationusesoddand evenpairsof two-wireClass
B(Style B) circuits to make one four-wire Class A (Style D) circuit, thus cutting in half the number of available Initiating
Circuits.
Notification Circuits maybe individuallywired asClass A(Style Z)or ClassB (Style Y) without affecting the number
of circuits available (see Module wiring instructions).
Note:All Class B (Style B) initiating circuits are2 wire smoke detector compatible. These circuits are current limited
to 100 mA max. Refer to table on page 32 for a list of compatible smoke detectors.

FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
FW-C4Z
FIRE ALARM CONTROL
ZONE1
ZONE2
ZONE3
ZONE4
ZONE5
ZONE6
ZONE7
ZONE8
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3.0 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Model: FW-C2Z,C4Z Fire Alarm Control Panel Model: FW-RPM City Tie Module
Model: FW-C4EZ Fire Alarm Control Panel
Model: FW-EZM4 Zone Expansion Module
Model: FW-DACT Dialer Module
Model: FW-RB4 & FW-RB8 4 & 8 Relay Module

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3.1 MODELS
Model: FW-C2Z Small enclosure Fire Alarm Control Panel with two Class B (Style B) or one Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits,
and 2 Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Notification Circuits (1.70 amperes each, 2.4 amperes total) with
individual trouble indicators. Common Alarm & Trouble Relays. Interface for Remote Trouble Indicator.
Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector Power Supply. May have one of FW-DACT, FW-RPM, FW-RB4, or
FW-RB8 installed. Can be used with 4 amp-hour or 6.5 amp-hour batteries (2 required).
Model: FW-C4Z Small enclosure Fire Alarm Control Panel with four Class B (Style B) or two Class A (Style D) Initiating
Circuits, and 2 Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Notification Circuits (1.70 amperes each, 2.4 amperes
total) with individual trouble indicators. Common Alarm & Trouble Relays. Interface for Remote Trouble
Indicator and/or 1 to 3 of FW-RB8 Remote Multiplex Annunciators. Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector
Power Supply. May have one of FW-DACT, FW-RPM, FW-RB4, or FW-RB8 installed. Can be used with 4
amp-hour or 6.5 amp-hour batteries (2 required).
Model: FW-C4EZ Large enclosure Fire Alarm Control Panel with four Class B (Style B) or two Class A (Style D) Initiating
Circuits,and2PowerLimited ClassA/B(Style Z/Y)NotificationCircuits (1.70ampereseach, 5amperestotal)
with individual trouble indicators. Common Alarm & Trouble Relays. Interface for Remote Trouble Indicator
and/or 1 to 3 of FW-RB8 Remote Multiplex Annunciators. Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector Power
Supply. May haveone of FW-DACT or FW-RPM, and one FW-EZM4 installed. May also haveone of FW-RB4
or FW-RB8 installed. Can be used with 4 amp-hour, 6.5 amp-hour, or 10 amp-hour batteries (2 required).
Model: FW-EZM4 Zone Expansion Module for the FW-C4EZ. Brings the total capacity to eight Class B (Style B) or four Class
A(Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 4 Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Notification Circuits (up to 1.7
amperes each, 5 amperes total).
Model: FW-RB8 Relay Module for the FW-C4Z or FW-C4EZ. Adds eight configurable Form-C Relays rated 1A, 28 VDC.
Model: FW-RB4 Relay Module for the FW-C4Z or FW-C4EZ. Adds four configurable Form-C Relays rated 1A, 28 VDC.
Model: FW-DACT Digital Communicator / Dialer Module.
Model: FW-RPM City Tie / Reverse Polarity Module.
Model: CH-429 AccessoryMounting Platefor the FW-C2Z,or FW-C4Z ifone of FW-RB4, FW-RB8,FW-RPM, or FW-DACT
Modules are to be used.
3.2 ACCESSORIES
Model: FW-RA-LED 8 Zone Remote Annunciator (ULC and UL Approved)
Model: FW-RTI Remote Trouble Indicator (ULC and UL Approved)

DOOR
BACKBOX WALL
(SIDE VIEW)
SURFACE
DOOR
8
3"
3
-
BACKBOX
DIA.
WALL
(SIDE VIEW)
FLUSH
BACKBOX
DOOR
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5"
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#6 x 5/16" SCREW
KNOCKOUT
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15
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FINISH: PAINTED
MATERIAL: 18GA (0.048") THICK
COLD ROLLED STEEL
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Fig.1: FW-C2Z or FW-C4Z Enclosure Installation and Dimensions
4.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION and DIMENSIONS
Install the enclosure as shown below for the FW-C2Z or FW-C4Z ...

FINISH: PAINTED
DOOR 16GA (0.059") THICK
COLD ROLLED STEEL
DOOR
BACKBOX
(SIDE VIEW)
SURFACE
DOOR
4
5"
1
-
BACKBOX
(SIDE VIEW)
FLUSH
BACKBOX
DOOR
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16
5"
WALL WALL
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"
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7DIA.
HOLE
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7
8
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16 "
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4-
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#6 x 5/16" SCREW
MATERIAL: BACKBOX 18GA (0.048") THICK
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Fig.2: FW-C4EZ Enclosure Installation and Dimensions

(MODEL FW-DACT)
DIALER MODULE
(MODEL FW-RPM)
POLARITY REVERSAL AND
CITY TIE MODULE
M/F HEX SPACER
#6-32 x 7/8"
SCREW
#6-32 x 1/4"
CH-429
DISPLAY PLATE
RELAY MODULE
(NOTE 1 & 2)
NOTES:
1. THE CH-429 ACCESSORY MOUNTING PLATE MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE MODULE BEING USED IS
INSTALLED TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE ENCLOSURE. THIS IS AS SHOWN FOR THE FW-DACT OR FW-RPM
AND ROTATED 180 DEGREES FOR THE FW-RB4 OR FW-RB8.
2. ONLY ONE OF FW-DACT, FW-RPM, FW-RB4, OR FW-RB8 MAY BE INSTALLED
MAIN FIRE
ALARM MODULE
BACKBOX
ACC. MOUNTING
PLATE
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Fig.3: FW-C2Z, FW-C4Z Module Mounting Locations
5.0 MODULE MOUNTING LOCATIONS
The FW-C2Z, FW-C4Z and FW-C4EZ fire alarms come pre-assembledwith all components and boards, except for Adder Modules.
Module installation locations are shown below.
Be sure to connect a solid Earth Ground (frombuilding system ground / to a cold water pipe) to the Chassis Earth Ground Mounting
Lug, and to connect the Earth Ground Wire Lugs from the Main Chassis to the ground screw on the Backbox.
Notethat a CH-429 Accessory Mounting Plate isrequired for theFW-C2Z, or FW-C4Zif any Adder Module is to be used. Note that
only one of FW-RB4, FW-RB8, FW-RPM, or FW-DACT Modules may be used. The CH-429 is installed so that the one Module being
used is towards the bottom of the enclosure.