Honeywell NOTIFIER FCM-1A User manual

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FCM-1A Supervised Control Module
WIRING
NOTE: All wiring must conform to applicable local codes, ordinances, and
regulations. The CB500 Module Barrier must be used to meet ULC require-
ments for the separation of extra-low-voltage and low-voltage terminals and
wiring. The barrier must be inserted into a 4" × 4" × 21/8" (102 mm × 102 mm
× 54 mm) junction box, and the control module must be placed into the bar-
rier and attached to the junction box. (See Figure 2A.) The extra-low-voltage
wiring must be placed into the isolated quadrant of the module barrier. (See
Figure 2B.)
1. Install module wiring in accordance with the job drawings and appropri-
ate wiring diagrams.
2. Set the address on the module per job drawings.
3. Secure module to electrical box (supplied by installer). (See Figure 2A.)
Wire should be stripped to the appropriate length (recommended strip length
is 1/4" to 3/8") (6 mm to 10 mm). Exposed conductor should be secured under
the clamping plate and should not protrude beyond the terminal block area.
CAUTION: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide super-
vision of connections.
IMPORTANT: When using the FCM-1A for audio applications, remove
Jumper (J1) and discard. The Jumper is located on the back as shown in
Figure 1B.
J1 must be removed whenever power supply monitoring feature is not required.
SPECIFICATIONS
Normal Operating Voltage: 15 to 32 VDC
Maximum Current Draw: 6.5 mA (LED on)
Average Operating Current: 375µA (LED ashing - in group poll mode); 350µA (LED ashing - in direct poll mode);
485µA Max. (LED ashing, NAC/SOC shorted)
Maximum Line Loss on NAC (Notication Appliance Circuit)/
SOC (Signaling Output Circuit): 4 VDC
External Supply Voltage (between Terminals T10 and T11)
Maximum (NAC/SOC): Regulated 24 VDC
Maximum (Speakers): 70.7 V RMS, 50 W
Drain on External Supply: 1.7 mA Maximum using 24 VDC supply; 2.2 mA Maximum using 80 VRMS supply
Max NAC/SOC Current Ratings: For DCLB (class B) wiring system, the current rating is 3A; For DCLA (class A) wiring system, the current rating is 2A
Temperature Range: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity: 10% to 93% Non-condensing
Dimensions: 4.675" H x 4.275" W x 1.4" D (119 mm H x 108 mm W x 36 mm D)
Mounts to a 4" square (102 mm) by 21 /8" (54 mm) deep box.
Accessories: SMB500 Series Electrical Box; CB500 Barrier
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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POWER INPUT/OUTPUT RATINGS
CURRENT RATING MAXIMUM VOLTAGE LOAD DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
2 A 25 VAC PF = 0.35 Non-coded
3 A 30 VDC Resistive Non-coded
2 A 30 VDC Resistive, NAC/SOC, and Door Holder Coded
0.46 A 30 VDC (L/R = 20ms) Non-coded
0.7 A 70.7 VAC PF = 0.35 Non-coded
0.9 A 125 VDC Resistive Non-coded
0.5 A 125 VAC PF = 0.75 Non-coded
0.3 A 125 VAC PF = 0.35 Non-coded
BEFORE INSTALLING
This information is included as a quick reference installation guide. Refer to
the control panel installation manual for detailed system information. If the
modules will be installed in an existing operational system, inform the opera-
tor and local authority that the system will be temporarily out of service. Dis-
connect power to the control panel before installing the modules.
NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FCM-1A Supervised Control Modules are intended for use in intelligent, two-
wire systems, where the individual address of each module is selected using
the built-in rotary switches. This module is used to switch an external power
supply, which can be a listed, regulated, supervised, power-limited DC power
supply or an audio amplier (up to 80 VRMS), to notication appliances. It
also supervises the wiring to the connected loads and reports their status
to the panel as NORMAL, OPEN, or SHORT CIRCUIT. The FCM-1A has
two pairs of output termination points available for fault-tolerant wiring and a
panel-controlled LED indicator. This module can be used to replace a CMX-2
module that has been congured for supervised wiring operation.
COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To ensure proper operation, this module shall be connected to a compatible
NOTIFIER system control panels only (list available from NOTIFIER).
MOUNTING
The FCM-1A mounts directly to 4-inch square electrical boxes. (See
Figure 2A.) The box must have a minimum depth of 21/8inches (54 mm).
Surface mounted electrical boxes (SMB500 Series) are available. The module
can also mount to the DNRA / DNRW duct housing.

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FIGURE 3. TYPICAL NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION, DCLB (NFPA CLASS B)
(+)
(+)
(+)
47K EOL
resistor
ELR-47K
24 VDC CIRCUIT
Do not loop wire on Terminals 10 & 11.
Break wire run to provide supervision of connections.
To next control module or to end-of-line
resistor. See panel manual for resistor values.
REMOVE J1 IN THIS CONFIGURATION.
24 VDC NAC/SOC output —
Listed, regulated,
reverse polarity,
switched
Power and NAC/SOC polarities are shown in alarm.
CONTROL
MODULE
(–)
(–)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
All wiring shown is supervised.
To next
device
Signaling Line Circuit/Data
Communication Link (SLC/DCL)
32 VDC max
Twisted-pair wire is
recommended.
From panel
or previous
device
Connect modules to listed
compatible control panels only.
NOTE 1: Any fault on Terminals T7 and T8 is limited to that zone and does not result in a fault on another zone when multiple control modules
are interconnected.
NOTE 2: For multiple control modules to serve more than one notification zone, 24 VDC reverse polarity NAC/SOC output wiring to T10 & T11
must be within 20ft in conduit, and wiring of T10 and T11 between control modules must be mechanically protected.
C1017-02
C1070-00
FIGURE 2A. MODULE MOUNTING FIGURE 2B
WITH BARRIER
FIGURE 1A. CONTROLS AND FIGURE 1B. JUMPER LOCATION
INDICATORS
J1
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FIGURE 4. TYPICAL FAULT TOLERANT NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION, DCLA (NFPA CLASS A)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(+)
(–)
Power and NAC/SOC polarities are shown in
alarm.
47K EOL resistor
is internal at
Terminals
T8 & T9
To next control module or to end-of-line
resistor. See panel manual for resistor values.
REMOVE J1 IN THIS CONFIGURATION.
CONTROL
MODULE
24 VDC CIRCUIT
Do not loop wire on Terminals 10 & 11.
Break wire run to provide supervision of connections.
24 VDC NAC/SOC output —
Listed, regulated,
reverse polarity,
switched
NOTE 1: Any fault on Terminals T7 and T8 is limited to that zone and does not result in a fault on another zone when
multiple control modules are interconnected.
NOTE 2: For multiple control modules to serve more than one notification zone, 24 VDC reverse polarity NAC/SOC
output wiring to T10 & T11 must be within 20ft in conduit, and wiring of T10 and T11 between control modules must be
mechanically protected.
NOTE 3: EOLR-1A is required on T6&T7 if host FACP/power supply does not support supervision of control module.
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
All wiring shown is supervised.
To next
device
Signaling Line Circuit/Data
Communication Link (SLC/DCL)
32 VDC max
Twisted-pair wire is
recommended.
From panel
or previous
device
Connect modules to listed
compatible control panels only.
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FIGURE 5 TYPICAL NAC/SOC WIRING TO MDL3A SERIES SYNC MODULE, DCLB/DCLA (NFPA 72 CLASS B/CLASS A )
Power and NAC/SOC polarities are
shown in alarm.
24 VDC NAC/SOC output —
Listed, regulated,
reverse polarity,
switched
Class A return: See Note 3
(+)(–)
MDL3(A) Series
Sync Module
See Note 4
Class A return: See Note 3
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
To next control module or to end-of-line relay or
end-of-line resistor. One relay required for each
circuit. NOTE: Some control panels have built-in
supervision and do not require EOLR-1A; refer
to panel documentation.
EOLR-1A
(shown
energized)
Class B ELR-47K
See Note 3
24 VDC CIRCUIT
Do not loop wire on Terminals 10 & 11.
Break wire run to provide supervision of connections.
NOTE 1: Any fault on Terminals T7 and T8 is limited to that zone and does not result in a fault on another zone when multiple
control modules are interconnected.
NOTE 2: For multiple control modules to serve more than one notification zone, 24 VDC reverse polarity NAC/SOC output wiring
to T10 & T11 must be within 20ft in conduit, and wiring of T10 and T11 between control modules must be mechanically protected.
NOTE 3: CLASS B: Install a 47k EOL resistor and do not loop wires back to T8/T9.
CLASS A: Do not install EOL-47K; resistor is internal at Terminals T8 & T9.
NOTE 4: MDL3 not required if FACP NAC/SOC is listed to produce the System Sensor Synchronization Protocol
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
All wiring shown is supervised.
To next
device
Signaling Line Circuit/Data
Communication Link (SLC/DCL)
32 VDC max
Twisted-pair wire is
recommended.
From panel
or previous
device
Connect modules to listed
compatible control panels only.
CONTROL
MODULE
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FIGURE 6. TYPICAL WIRING FOR SPEAKER SUPERVISION AND SWITCHING, DCLB (NFPA CLASS B)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(+)
(–)
AUDIO CIRCUIT
Do not loop wire on Terminals 10 & 11.
Break wire run to provide supervision of connections.
Signaling Line Circuit/Data
Communication Link (SLC/DCL)
32 VDC max
Twisted-pair wire is
recommended.
All wiring shown is supervised.
Wires must be supervised per ULC.
Connect modules to listed
compatible control panels only.
From panel
or previous
device
CONTROL
MODULE
47K EOL
resistor
ELR-47K
Speakers must be listed
for fire protection.
To next
device
Module polarities are
shown in alarm
To next control module.
Last module must return
wires for supervision.
Supervision
Audio circuit wiring must be twisted pair as a minimum.
See fire alarm system documentation for detailed information.
Audio amplifier, 70.7 Vrms max.
Use only compatible audio amplifiers listed for
fire protection service. Amplifier must provide
wiring supervision per ULC S524.
NOTE: Any fault on Terminals T7 and T8 is limited to that zone and does not result in a fault on another zone when multiple control modules
are interconnected.
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FIGURE 7. TYPICAL FAULT TOLERANT WIRING FOR SPEAKER SUPERVISION AND SWITCHING, DCLA (NFPA CLASS A)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–) (+)
(–)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
All wiring shown is supervised.
To next
device
Signaling Line Circuit/Data
Communication Link (SLC/DCL)
32 VDC max
Twisted-pair wire is
recommended.
Wires must be supervised per ULC.
Connect modules to listed
compatible control panels only.
From panel
or previous
device
CONTROL
MODULE
Speakers must be listed
for fire protection.
47K EOL resistor
is internal at
Terminals T8 & T9
Module polarities are
shown in alarm
To next control module.
Last module must return
wires for supervision.
Supervision
Audio circuit wiring must be twisted pair as a minimum.
See fire alarm system documentation for detailed information.
Audio amplifier, 70.7 Vrms max.
Use only compatible audio amplifiers listed for
fire protection service. Amplifier must provide
wiring supervision per ULC S524.
AUDIO CIRCUIT
Do not loop wire on Terminals 10 & 11.
Break wire run to provide supervision of connections.
Bypass capacitors: 100µ
A2143-20 non-polarized
<10µA leakage
NOTE: Any fault on Terminals T7 and T8 is limited to that zone and does not result in a fault on another zone when multiple control modules
are interconnected.
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WARNING
All relay switch contacts are shipped in the standby state (open) state, but may have transferred to the activated (closed) state during shipping. To ensure that
the switch contacts are in their correct state, modules must be made to communicate with the panel before connecting circuits controlled by the module.
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