Honeywell ECS Series Operating instructions

Document: 151455 Rev: E
ECN: 17-0212
Installation and Operation Guide
ECS-Series
Emergency Communication System

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Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property
insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote noti-
fication capability—can provide early warning of a developing
fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection
against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
An emergency communication system—typically made up of
an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life
safety communication system that may include an autonomous
control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice com-
munication, and other various inter-operable communication
methods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a
system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat
detectors be located throughout a protected premises following
the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's
recommendations, State and local codes, and the
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge
to all installing dealers. This document can be found at http://
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United
States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go
off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm
system may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply
may not function, for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building.
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor
or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls,
chimneys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or
smoke flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets, such as air conditioning vents.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reach-
ing the detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing cham-
bers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires,
which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-
type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better
than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways
and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of
detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may
not provide adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate
warning offires caused by arson,childrenplaying with matches
(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explo-
sions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable
materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detec-
tors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this
reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be
tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection spe-
cialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel-
oping fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its
ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes,
speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices
are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device
may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have
recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note
that:
• An emergency communication system may take priority over
a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
• Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelli-
gibility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Language and instructional requirements must be clearly
disseminated on any local displays.
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend
the meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns
and bells, can have different tonal patternsand frequencies.
It is the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills
and other training exercises to make people aware of fire
alarm signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to
alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A life safety system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-
patible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equip-
ment listed for service with your control panel.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a prem-
ises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or
temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone
line failure, backup radio transmission systems are recom-
mended.
The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system
in excellent working order,ongoing maintenance is required per
the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
dards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be fol-
lowed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air
velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance
agreement should be arranged through the local manufac-
turer's representative. Maintenance should be scheduled
monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and
should be performed by authorized professional life safety sys-
tem installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections

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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all
sources of power before servicing. Controlunitand associated
equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting
cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this
unit until manuals are read and understood.
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any pro-
gramming operation or change in site-specific software. Re-
acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or
deletion of system components, or after any modification,
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All compo-
nents, circuits, system operations, or software functions
known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In
addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently
affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly
affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must
also be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º
C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity . However, the useful
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic com-
ponents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with
a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi-
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
ning induced transients. Although no system is completely
immune from lightning transients and interference, proper
grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside
aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sus-
ceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Techni-
cal Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
former, or printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-
tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components.
Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before han-
dling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic
assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and
programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installa-
tion.
Precau-D1-9-2005

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Contents
Section 1
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Features ...................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Terms Used in this Manual .......................................................................................................1-3
Section 2
Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements ................................... 2-1
2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ..........................................................................2-1
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ................................................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations ......................................................................................2-2
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems ......................................................2-2
2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems .....................................................2-2
2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems .....................................2-3
2.2.5 Requirements for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning
Equipment, NFPA 720 .......................................................................................................2-3
Section 3
Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Wiring Specifications ................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................3-5
3.4 Installing ECS-Series Cabinets ................................................................................................3-5
3.4.1 Preventing Water Damage .................................................................................................3-5
3.4.2 Surface Mounting the IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-300ECS, IFP-2100ECS or ECS-LOC Cabinet ............................................................3-5
3.4.3 Surface Mounting the IFP-2000ECS or ECS-LOC Cabinet ...............................................3-6
3.4.4 Surface Mounting the IFP-300ECS Cabinet ......................................................................3-8
3.4.5 Surface Mounting the IFP-2100ECS or ECS-LOC2100 Cabinet .......................................3-9
3.4.6 Surface Mounting Instructions ...........................................................................................3-9
3.4.7 Recessed Mounting Instructions ......................................................................................3-10
3.4.7.1 Cabinet Door and Dead Front Removal for IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS
and IFP-2000ECS ..................................................................................................3-11
3.4.7.2 Cabinet Door and Dead Front Removal for IFP-300ECS and IFP-2100ECS ........3-12
Section 4
ECS Device Installation ............................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Connecting AC Power and Batteries ........................................................................................4-1
4.2 Installing the ECS-VCM ............................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1 ECS-VCM Board Layout ....................................................................................................4-1

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4.2.2 Connecting the ECS-VCM to the SBUS ............................................................................4-2
4.2.3 Installing and Connecting the ECS-VCM to the ECS-SW24 ..............................................4-3
4.2.4 Installing the Microphone ...................................................................................................4-5
4.3 Installing the ECS-NVCM .........................................................................................................4-6
4.3.1 ECS-NVCM Board Layout .................................................................................................4-7
4.3.2 Installing and Connecting the ECS-EMG to the ECS-SW24 .............................................4-8
4.3.3 ECS-NVCM Fiber Modules ..............................................................................................4-11
4.3.4 Installing the Microphone .................................................................................................4-11
4.4 Installing the ECS-50W or ECS-50WB ...................................................................................4-13
4.4.1 ECS-50W Board Layout ...................................................................................................4-13
4.4.2 Mounting the ECS-50W ...................................................................................................4-14
4.4.3 Wiring Specifications ........................................................................................................4-15
4.4.4 Speaker Wiring ................................................................................................................4-16
4.4.4.1 Wiring Lengths .......................................................................................................4-17
4.4.4.2 Class B Speaker Configuration ..............................................................................4-17
4.4.4.3 Class A Speaker Configuration ..............................................................................4-18
4.4.5 VBUS Wiring ....................................................................................................................4-18
4.4.6 SBUS Wiring ....................................................................................................................4-20
4.4.7 Connecting AC Power ......................................................................................................4-21
4.4.8 Backup Battery for ECS-50W ..........................................................................................4-23
4.4.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ...............................................................4-24
4.5 Installing the ECS-INT50W ....................................................................................................4-24
4.5.1 Board Layout & Mounting ................................................................................................4-24
4.5.1.1 Mounting the ECS-INT50W ....................................................................................4-25
4.5.2 Wiring to a FACP .............................................................................................................4-27
4.5.3 VBUS Wiring ....................................................................................................................4-27
4.5.4 Setting the Device Address ..............................................................................................4-29
4.6 Speaker Wiring .......................................................................................................................4-29
4.6.1 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ...............................................................4-29
4.7 Installing the ECS-125W ........................................................................................................4-30
4.7.1 ECS-125W Board Layout .................................................................................................4-30
4.7.2 Mounting the ECS-125W .................................................................................................4-31
4.7.3 Mounting the ECS-125WBD Board Only .........................................................................4-31
4.7.4 Wiring Specifications ........................................................................................................4-33
4.7.5 Speaker Wiring ................................................................................................................4-35
4.7.5.1 Wiring Lengths .......................................................................................................4-35
4.7.5.2 Class B ...................................................................................................................4-35
4.7.5.3 Class A ...................................................................................................................4-36
4.7.6 VBUS Wiring ....................................................................................................................4-36
4.7.7 SBUS Wiring ....................................................................................................................4-38
4.7.8 Connecting AC Power ......................................................................................................4-40
4.7.9 Backup Battery for ECS-125W ........................................................................................4-40
4.7.10 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ..............................................................4-42
4.8 Installing the ECS-DUAL50W or ECS-DUAL-50WB ..............................................................4-43
4.8.1 ECS-DUAL50W Board Layout .........................................................................................4-43
4.8.2 Mounting the ECS-DUAL50W ..........................................................................................4-43
4.8.3 Mounting the ECS-DUAL50WBD Board Only ..................................................................4-44
4.8.4 Wiring Specifications ........................................................................................................4-45
4.8.5 Speaker Wiring ................................................................................................................4-47
4.8.5.1 Wiring Lengths .......................................................................................................4-47
4.8.5.2 Class B Speaker Configuration for ECS-Dual50W ................................................4-47
4.8.5.3 Class A Speaker Configuration for ECS-Dual50W ................................................4-48
4.8.6 VBUS Wiring ....................................................................................................................4-48
4.8.7 SBUS Wiring ....................................................................................................................4-51

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4.8.8 Setting the ECS-DUAL50W Mode ...................................................................................4-54
4.8.9 Test Switch use ................................................................................................................4-54
4.8.9.1 SW1 - AMP A .........................................................................................................4-54
4.8.9.2 SW2 - AMP B .........................................................................................................4-54
4.8.10 Connecting AC Power ....................................................................................................4-54
4.8.11 Backup Battery for ECS-DUAL50W ...............................................................................4-55
4.8.12 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ..............................................................4-56
4.9 Installing the ECS-50WBU .....................................................................................................4-57
4.9.1 ECS-DUAL50W Board Layout .........................................................................................4-57
4.9.2 Installing the ECS-50WBU ...............................................................................................4-58
4.10 Installing the ECS-CE4 ...........................................................................................................4-59
4.11 Installing the ECS-RVM ..........................................................................................................4-60
4.11.1 ECS-RVM Board Layout .................................................................................................4-60
4.11.2 Wiring the ECS-RVM ......................................................................................................4-61
4.11.3 Installing the Microphone ................................................................................................4-62
4.11.4 To Remove the ECS-RVM .............................................................................................4-63
4.12 Addressing SBUS Devices .....................................................................................................4-66
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Section 1
Overview
The Emergency Communication System Packages are a combination of the addressable fire alarm
control panel and voice integration control all in one package. The general idea of the Emergency
Communication System is to activate a message giving building occupants instructions about an
emergency event. This manual contains information on how to install and operate the following
Emergency Communication System Packages:
1.1 Optional Accessories
This manual also contains information on how to install the following compatible accessory with the
ECS series equipment:
Model Number Consists of These Part Numbers
ECS-Series
IFP-100ECS IFP-100 FACP
ECS-VCM (Voice control Module)
IFP-1000ECS IFP-1000 FACP
ECS-VCM (Voice control Module)
IFP-2000ECS IFP-2000 FACP
ECS-VCM (Voice control Module)
IFP-300ECS IFP-300
ECS-NVCM (Network Voice Control Module)
IFP-2100ECS IFP-2100
ECS-NVCM (Network Voice Control Module)
ECS-LOC ECS-RVM (Remote Voice Module)
RA-2000 (Remote Annunciator)
ECS-LOC2100 ECS-RVM (Remote Voice Module)
RA-2000 (Remote Annunciator)
Model Number Description Compatible With
ECS-SW24 Adds 24 additional switches to the ECS-VCM, ECS-NVCM
or ECS-RVM to manually select various voice output
groups for emergency announcements from the on-board
microphone.
IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS,IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-50W / ECS-50WB* 50 watt amplifier with 4 separate audio circuits. IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-125W 125 watt amplifier with 4 separate audio circuits. IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-CE4 Provides four additional audio circuits for each ECS-50W or
ECS-125W. ECS-50W or ECS-125W
ECS-VCM Voice Control Module IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS
ECS-NVCM Network Voice Control Module IFP-2100ECS, IFP-300ECS

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1.2 Features
ECS-Series
• Single enclosure for both Fire and Emergency Control System components.
• On-board supervised microphone
• Supports 25 Vrms or 70.7 Vrms speaker circuits using ECS-50W, ECS-INT50W or ECS-
DUAL50W. Supports 25 Vrms using ECS-125W.
• Voice Control Module (VCM) and Network Voice Control Module (ECS-NVCM)
- IFP-2100ECS or IFP-300ECS have support for one ECS-NVCM.
- Built in Digital Message Repeater
- 15 ECS Messages
• IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS or IFP-2100ECS Systems have support for dual channel and backup
audio using the ECS-DUAL50W amplifier and ECS-50WBU back-up amplifier.
• SBUS Addressable Amplifier
- IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS or IFP-1000ECS Systems support a combination of up to eight ECS-
50W’s, ECS-125W’s or ECS-DUAL50W’s for a maximum of 1000 watts per system.
- IFP-2000ECS has support for up to 16 ECS-50W’s, ECS-125W’s or ECS-DUAL50W’s for a max-
imum of 2000 watts per system.
- IFP-2100ECS has support for up to 16 ECS-50W’s, ECS-125W’s, ECS-INT50W’s or ECS-
DUAL50W for a maximum of 2000 watts per system and up to 128 mappable speaker circuits.
• Local Operator Console (LOC)
- IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-1000ECS, or IFP-2000ECS Systems can support up to seven
ECS-LOC's
- IFP-2100ECS Systems can support up to 15 ECS-LOC’s
• Mappable Speaker Circuits
- IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS or IFP-1000ECS Systems can support up to 64 mappable speaker
circuits using a combination of ECS-50W's, ECS-125W's, ECS-DUAL50W's and ECS-CE4's.
- IFP-2000ECS and IFP-2100ECS Systems can support up to 128 mappable speaker circuits
using a combination of the ECS-50W, ECS-125W, ECS-DUAL50W, ECS-INT50W and ECS-CE4.
• Backup Amplifier
- ECS-DUAL50W's are capable of providing 50 watts of backed up audio power with the addition
of the ECS-50WBU.
ECS-RVM Remote Voice Module IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and
IFP-2100ECS
ECS-LOC Local Operating Console IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-
1000ECS, and IFP-2000ECS
ECS-LOC2100 Local Operating Console IFP-2100ECS
ECS-DUAL50W / ECS-
DUAL50WB** Dual 50W Amplifier IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-
2100ECS
ECS-50WBU External Backup Amplifier IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-
2000ECS, and IFP-300ECS
ECS-INT50W 50 watt internal amplifier IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-2000ECS, IFP-300ECS and IFP-
2100ECS
*All references to ECS-50W within this manual are applicable to the ECS-50WB.
**All references to ECS-DUAL50W within this manual are applicable to ECS-DUAL50WB.
Model Number Description Compatible With

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• ECS messages can be selected as priority over fire.
• Programmable trigger inputs from an external source, such as a Monaco system, to either the
ECS-NVCM, ECS-RVM, 5880, any SLC input module or Flexput module.
1.3 Terms Used in this Manual
The following terminology is used with the this system:
Table 1-1: Terms
Term Description
ECS Emergency Communication System.The features of the control panel and accessories
that provide Mass Notification functionality as described in UL standard 2572.
FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel.
LOC Local Operator's Console. The user interface for a Mass Notification System. In the
Honeywell Farenhyt Series product line, this would be the interface provided by the IFP-
100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-300ECS, IFP-2000ECS, or IFP-2100ECS
Mass Notification A way of protecting life by relaying specific event information to a building or site
including voice and/or audible and visual signals.
ECS-Series When this is used in a statement, it would indicate the that statement applies to the IFP-
2000ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS and IFP-2100ECS control panels.
ECS Device A LOC or a 5880 module that is programmed as an ECS device. These are used as
inputs for triggering the ECS on an IFP-100ECS,IFP-300ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-
2000ECS and IFP-2100ECS.
ECS Control ECS Control is a mode that all ECS LOCs need to be in to be able to change the current
state of the ECS. ECS Control is requested by using the ECS Control Button on LOC
stations.
ECS Point An input point that is programmed to trigger an ECS event on the IFP-2000ECS or IFP-
2100ECS.
ECS LOC Priority The priority level which is programmed for every ECS LOC. In order from lowest to
highest: Low, Normal, High.
ECS Super User A user profile provided option that allows the user to override all ECS Control rules and
gain ECS Control.
VBUS The VBUS is an analog voice bus that carries the recorded voice messages from the
ECS-NVCM to the ECS-50W, ECS-125Ws or ECS-DUAL50W or the voice messages
generated from a system microphone to the ECS-50W, ECS-125W or ECS-DUAL50W.
Module The term module is used for all hardware devices except for SLC addressable devices
and notification appliances.
Main control panel Refers to either the IFP-2100ECS, IFP-2000ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-300ECS or IFP-
100ECS control panels in the ECS-Series cabinet.
Input Point An addressable sensing device, such as a smoke or heat detector or a contact monitor
device.
Input Zone A protected area made up of input points.
Output Point
(or Output Circuit) A notification point or circuit fornotification appliances. Relay circuits and auxiliary power circuits are also considered output points. The output group can be specifically defined
as an output group to be used for voice evacuation circuits.
Audio Circuits Are output groups that are defined as voice output groups.
Group (or “Output Group”) A group of output points. Operating characteristics are common to all output points in the
group.
Output (or “Cadence”) Pattern The pattern that the output will use, for example, Constant, March Code, ANSI 3.41.
Applies to zones and special system events.
Mapping Mapping is the process of specifying which outputs are activated when certain events
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Section 2
Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements
2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
1. The following information must be provided to the telephone company before the FACP can be
connected to the phone lines:
2. This device may not be directly connected to coin telephone or party line services.
3. This device cannot be adjusted or repaired in the field. In case of trouble with the device, notify the
installing company or return to:
Honeywell Silent Knight
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1610
203-484-7161 or 800-328-0103
www.silentknight.com or www.farenhyt.com
4. If the FACP causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the user in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practi-
cal, the telephone company will notify the user as soon as possible. Users have the right to file
complaints, if necessary, with the Federal Communications Commission.
5. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures
that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will pro-
vide advance notice to allow you to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted
service.
A Manufacturer: Honeywell Silent Knight
B Model Number: IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-2000ECS,
IFP-300ECS, IFP-2100ECS
C FCC registration number: AC6USA-34758-AL-E, AC6USA-23901-AL-E or
AC6AL11B6820
Ringer equivalence: 0.8B
D Type of jack: RJ31X
E Facility Interface Codes: Loop Start: 02LS2
F Service Order Code: 9.0F
Warning
This device has been verified to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause radio interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations
General requirements are described in this section. When installing an individual device, refer to the
specific section of the manual for additional requirements. The following subsections list specific
requirements for each type of installation (for example, Central Station Fire Alarm systems, Local
Protected Fire Alarm systems, and so on). See Section 10.6 for information on releasing operation.
1. All field wiring must be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electric Code.
2. Use the addressable smoke detectors specified in Section 7 of this manual and or conventional
detectors listed in the compatibility chart. (See Appendix A.)
3. Use UL listed notification appliances compatible with the IFP-300 from those specified in the
Appendix A.
4. A full system checkout must be performed any time the panel is programmed.
Restricted Options:
• The loss of AC signal is defaulted to 3 hours however the system allows settings from 0 - 3 hours.
For UL certified installations this number must be set from 1 to 3 hours.
• The system allows the use of non-latching spot type smoke detectors. This feature may not be
used in commercial applications whereby a general alarm is sounded. It is intended for elevator
recall, door holding applications, and hotel/motel room applications.
• The system allows the Alarm Verification time to be set from 60 to 255 seconds. For UL certified
installations the setting must be a minimum of 60 seconds.
• The system allows the Auto-resound time to be set to 24 or 4 hours. For UL certified installations
that are utilizing SWIFT devices, the value must be set to 4 hours.
• Call forwarding shall not be used.
• When two count is used detector spacing shall be cut in half, you shall not use the alarm
verification feature, and no delay shall be used.
• P.A.S(positive alarm sequence) feature shall be used only with automatic detectors.
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems
1. Use both phone lines. Enable phone line monitors for both lines.
2. You must program a phone number and a test time so that the IFP-300/ECS shall automatically
initiate and complete a test signal transmission sequence to its associated receiver at least once
every 6 hrs. The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 1-3 hours.
3. If using wired Ethernet or cellular, you must program the corresponding account/subscriber ID and
a test time so that the FACP shall automatically initiate a test signal transmission sequence to its
associated receiver at least once every 6 hrs.
2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems
At least one UL listed supervised notification appliance must be used.

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2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm
Systems
Minimum system requirements are one Honeywell Silent Knight addressable initiating device and
either a 5220, Keltron 3158 or the built-in Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT).
1. Do not exceed the current load restrictions shown in Section 3.7.5.
2. The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 1-3 hours.
2.2.5 Requirements for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Detection and Warning Equipment, NFPA 720
When using carbon monoxide detection the system must be monitored by a Supervising Station.

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Section 3
Installation
This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to complete the installation. Please
read this section thoroughly, especially if you are installing a ECS-Series control for the first time.
3.1 Environmental Specifications
It is important to protect the ECS panel from water. To prevent water damage, the following
precautions should be FOLLOWED when installing the units:
• Mount in indoor, dry environments only
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation)
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation)
• Protect from plumbing leaks
• Protect from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports
• Do not mount in areas with humidity-generating equipment (such as dryers, production machinery)
When selecting a location to mount the control panel, the unit should be mounted where it will NOT be
exposed to temperatures outside the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or humidity outside the range of
10%-93% at 30°C (86°F) noncondensing.
3.2 Wiring Specifications
Induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another) can interfere with telephone
communication or cause false alarms. To avoid induced noise, follow these guidelines:
• Isolate input wiring from high current output and power wiring. Do not pull one multi-conductor
cable for the entire panel. Instead, separate the wiring as follows:
• Do not pull wires from different groups through the same conduit. If you must run them together, do
so for as short a distance as possible or use shielded cable. Connect the shield to earth ground at
the panel. You must route high and low voltages separately.
• Ground fault and wire to wire short impedance to any terminal is 0 Ω.
• Route the wiring around the inside perimeter of the cabinet. It should not cross the circuit board
where it could induce noise into the sensitive microelectronics or pick up unwanted RF noise from
the high speed circuits. See Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2 for an examples.
High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive reactance of a speaker or bell, can also
High voltage AC power Terminals
SLC loops Phone line circuits
Audio input/output NAC1 through NAC8
Notification circuits
SBUS
Relay circuits

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be reduced by running the wire through ferrite shield beads or by wrapping it around a ferrite toroid.
Figure 3-1 Wire Routing Example
Note: All circuits are power limited except the battery and AC cabling. Maintain 1/4 inch spacing between high
Telco Wiring
NACs
SBUS
Devices
SLC Devices Relays
IFP-100ECS
SBUS
Devices
Flexputs / NACs
VBUS
VBUS
AC
AC
Relays
SLC
Devices
IFP-1000ECS

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and low voltage circuits and between power-limited and non-power limited circuits.
Figure 3-2 IFP-2000ECS Wire Routing Example
Figure 3-3 Wire Routing IFP-300ECS
Relays AC Power
Input
SLC
SBUS
Devices
VBUS
Flexputs
/ NACS
Device
SLC
devices
Phone Lines
AC Power Input
SBUS
devices

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Figure 3-4 Wire Routing IFP-2100ECS
Relay
outputs AC Power
Input lines
SLC
devices
devices
To Phone
SBUS

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3.3 Electrical Specifications
* Fully loaded system
3.4 Installing ECS-Series Cabinets
This section provides instructions on how to install the ECS series cabinets for surface or flush
mounting.
3.4.1 Preventing Water Damage
Refer to Section 3.1 when choosing a mounting location. Water damage to the fire system can be
caused by moisture entering the cabinet through the conduits. Conduits that are installed to enter the
top of the cabinet are most likely to cause water problems. Installers should take reasonable
precautions to prevent water from entering the cabinet. Water damage is not covered under warranty.
3.4.2 Surface Mounting the IFP-100ECS, IFP-1000ECS,
IFP-300ECS, IFP-2100ECS or ECS-LOC Cabinet
The Cabinets can be mounted on the wall surface by using the mounting holes in the back of the
cabinet (see Figure 3-5). The ECS-LOC Local Operating Console is a combination ECS-RVM Remote
Voice Module and its associated annunciator. The ECS-LOC is compatible with the Honeywell
Farenhyt Series panels, IFP-1000ECS, IFP-100ECS, IFP-300ECS, and IFP-2100ECS.
Table 3-1: ECS-50W AC Current Draw
Module Voltage Standby
Current *Alarm Current
ECS-50W 25V 120V 60 Hz 350 mA 1100 mA
ECS-50W 25V 240V 50 Hz 200 mA 600 mA
ECS-50W 70V 120V 60 Hz 350 mA 1200 mA
ECS-50W 70V 240V 50 Hz 200 mA 600 mA
Table 3-2: ECS-125W AC Current Draw
Module Voltage Standby
Current *Alarm Current
ECS-125W 25V 120V 60 Hz 300 mA 2200 mA
ECS-125W 25V 240V 50 Hz 250 mA 1250 mA
Table 3-3: ECS-DUAL50W AC Current Draw
Module Voltage Standby
Current *Alarm Current
ECS-DUAL50W 25V 120V 60 Hz 190 mA 2380 mA
ECS-DUAL50W 25V 240V 50 Hz 200 mA 1260 mA
ECS-DUAL50W 70V 120V 60 Hz 190 mA 2470 mA
ECS-DUAL50W 70V 240V 50 Hz 200 mA 1310 mA

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For more information, refer to FACP Installation manuals.
Cabinet backbox dimensions are 20" W x 26.5” H x 4.82" D.
Figure 3-5 IFP-100ECS, IFP-l000ECS or ECS-LOC Cabinet Mounting Holes
3.4.3 Surface Mounting the IFP-2000ECS or ECS-LOC Cabinet
The Cabinets can be mounted on the wall surface by using the mounting holes in the back of the
cabinet (see Figure 3-6).
The ECS-LOC is a combination ECS-RVM Remote Voice Module and its associated RA-2000
annunciator. The ECS-LOC is compatible with the IFP-2000ECS. For more information, refer to
Installation manuals for the FACP. Cabinet dimensions are 20.362" W x 27" H x 5.054" D
Model Number FACP Installation Manual PN
IFP-2000ECS 151430-L8
IFP-1000ECS 151460
IFP-100ECS 151458
IFP-300ECS LS10145-001SK-E
IFP-2100ECS LS10143-001SK-E
Key Shaped Holes
Bottom Mounting
26.5"
20"
Holes

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Figure 3-6 IFP-2000ECS and ECS-LOC Cabinet Mounting Holes
27"
20.362"
Bottom Mounting
Holes
Key Shaped Holes