Honeywell BC-200 Assembly instructions

BC-200
OPERATION, INSTALLATION
& PROGRAMMING MANUAL
P/N DOC-01-013 ECN11-0058
23
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Aug
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12
Rev:
5.07

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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. Control unit and 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.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate
more than a 10% voltage drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected
to lightning 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 susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical 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 modifications, verify that they will not
interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location.
Do not over tighten screw terminals. 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
handling 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 installation.
This equipment must be correctly programmed and installed to suit the specific application. Please
ensure correct operational parameters are set prior to commissioning. If further details on programming options
are required, please consult the programming manual or contact our helpful technical support personnel.
EMC WARNING:
This equipment may radiate radio frequency energy. It may also be affected by radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the Class A radiated and conducted EMI
requirements of AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 (including Amendments 1 & 2) as well as the EMI susceptibility
requirements of Clause C3.5 in AS4428.0:1997.
Radio communication devices should not be used in the vicinity of fire panels or associated ancillary devices and
systems.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents
1 EMERGENCY OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 7
2 PLACING INTO OPERATION CHECKLIST....................................................................................................... 8
2.1 PRE POWER-UPCHECKS...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 POWER UPCHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 FAULT RECORD................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................................... 10
4 SPECIFICATIONS & APPROVALS.................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE):................................................................... 11
4.2 EMC INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.1 Power Supply............................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.2 Termination board (FIM).......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.3 Panel Expansion Relays............................................................................................................................ 13
4.3.4 LCM / LEM Addressable Loop Controller Modules................................................................................... 13
4.3.5 NCM Network control module................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.6 Fan control module................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.7 AZM 8 module .......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.8 ACM-16AT Annunciator............................................................................................................................ 14
4.3.9 ACM-32A Annunciator.............................................................................................................................. 14
4.3.10 SCS-8 Annunciator.................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.11 LDM-R32 Annunciator.............................................................................................................................. 15
4.3.12 LCD-80 Display interface ......................................................................................................................... 15
5 COMPATIBLE DEVICES .................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 COMPATIBLE BATTERIES................................................................................................................................... 16
6 SYSTEM CAPACITY AND EXPANDABILITY.................................................................................................. 17
6.1 BASE SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 EXPANSION PCBS............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 ANALOG ADDRESSABLE LOOPS ......................................................................................................................... 18
6.4 ANNUNCIATORS ................................................................................................................................................ 18
6.5 FIELD MODULES ............................................................................................................................................... 18
6.6 DISPLAY INTERFACES........................................................................................................................................ 19
7 PANEL OPERATION........................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ..................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1.1 Selecting Screen Items............................................................................................................................... 20
7.1.2 Scrolling Through Lists............................................................................................................................. 20
7.1.3 Entering Information................................................................................................................................. 21
7.1.4 System Counters........................................................................................................................................ 21
7.1.5 Point Formats........................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1.6 Annunciator Addressing............................................................................................................................ 23
7.2 FIREFIGHTERS MODE......................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 SERVICE MENU MODE....................................................................................................................................... 25
7.3.1 Service Menu structure.............................................................................................................................. 25
7.3.2 Service Menu............................................................................................................................................ 27
7.3.3 Service Menu – List................................................................................................................................... 28
7.3.4 Service Menu – Isolate.............................................................................................................................. 50
7.3.5 Service Menu – Config.............................................................................................................................. 58
7.3.6 Service Menu – Analog ............................................................................................................................. 67
7.3.7 Service Menu – Global.............................................................................................................................. 74
7.3.8 Service Menu – Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 81
7.3.9 Service Menu – Network............................................................................................................................ 84
7.3.10 Service Menu – log off............................................................................................................................... 87
8 PROGRAMMING................................................................................................................................................. 88
8.1 CONTROL SCRIPTS & VIRTUAL POINTS .............................................................................................................. 88

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8.1.1 Writing Scripts..........................................................................................................................................89
8.1.2 Using zone numbers in scripts:..................................................................................................................89
8.1.3 Making an output latch..............................................................................................................................89
8.1.4 ANY Operator........................................................................................................................................... 90
8.1.5 TIM Operator............................................................................................................................................90
8.1.6 ‘S’ Pre-Operator....................................................................................................................................... 91
8.1.7 Scripting Examples....................................................................................................................................91
8.2 NETWORK POINTS (WHERE APPLICABLE)............................................................................................................92
8.2.1 Special Net Points..................................................................................................................................... 93
9 APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................................................94
9.1 ZONE OPTION EXPLANATIONS ...........................................................................................................................94
9.1.1 AVF functional description........................................................................................................................ 94
9.1.2 Timed AZF Functional Description............................................................................................................94
9.2 PASSWORD ACCESS LEVELS............................................................................................................................... 95
9.3 LCD80 OPERATION........................................................................................................................................... 96
9.3.1 LCD80 – Terminal Mode...........................................................................................................................96
9.3.2 Annunciator Mode.....................................................................................................................................98
9.4 RECOMMENDED CABLING REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 101
9.4.1 RS-485 Ring Communication Cabling...................................................................................................... 101
9.4.2 Addressable Loop Cabling....................................................................................................................... 102
9.4.3 Network cabling...................................................................................................................................... 103
9.5 INTELLIGENT SENSING FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 104
9.5.1 Detector Initialisation ............................................................................................................................. 104
9.5.2 Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm...................................................................................................................... 104
9.5.3 Detector Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................. 105
9.5.4 Drift Compensation................................................................................................................................. 107
9.5.5 Fault Codes............................................................................................................................................. 108
9.6 PANEL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS:..................................................................................................................... 110
9.6.1 Main Termination Board (FIM)............................................................................................................... 110
9.6.2 CPU........................................................................................................................................................ 114
9.6.3 Loop Interface Module (LIM).................................................................................................................. 115
9.6.4 Analog LCM and LEM Terminations....................................................................................................... 116
9.6.5 Networking.............................................................................................................................................. 120
9.7 MODEM/PRINTER/HLI INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 124
9.7.1 Modem Interface..................................................................................................................................... 124
9.7.2 Printer/Pager/HLI Interface.................................................................................................................... 125
9.8 BATTERY CALCULATIONS:............................................................................................................................... 127
9.8.1 Quiescent Current Calculation:............................................................................................................... 127
9.8.2 Alarm Current Calculation:..................................................................................................................... 127
9.8.3 Battery Capacity Requirements: .............................................................................................................. 127
9.8.4 Power Supply Capacity Requirements: .................................................................................................... 127
9.9 FIELD REPLACEMENT PARTS:........................................................................................................................... 128
9.10 FIELD MODULE CONNECTION DIAGRAMS......................................................................................................... 129
9.10.1 AZM-8 .................................................................................................................................................... 129
9.10.2 FAN Controller....................................................................................................................................... 130
9.11 ANNUNCIATOR CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................... 131
9.11.1 RS485 Comms and Power Connections.................................................................................................... 131
9.11.2 ACM-16AT (16 buttons, 32 LED’s).......................................................................................................... 132
9.11.3 ACM-32A (32 Red LED’s)....................................................................................................................... 133
9.11.4 SCS-8 (8 Fan Controls)........................................................................................................................... 134
9.11.5 LDM-32 (Expansion Relay Driver Board)................................................................................................ 135
9.11.6 LDM-R32 (32 Expansion Relays)............................................................................................................. 136
9.11.7 LCD80 Display Interface......................................................................................................................... 137
9.12 PANEL EXPANSION RELAYS ............................................................................................................................. 138
9.13 ANALOG ADDRESSABLE DEVICES .................................................................................................................... 139
9.13.1 Detector Bases........................................................................................................................................ 139
9.13.2 Isolator Base........................................................................................................................................... 140
9.13.3 Isolation Module..................................................................................................................................... 141
9.13.4 Relay Module.......................................................................................................................................... 142
9.13.5 Control Module....................................................................................................................................... 143
9.13.6 Zone Module........................................................................................................................................... 144
9.13.7 Monitor Module...................................................................................................................................... 145

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9.13.8 Mini Monitor Module...............................................................................................................................146
9.13.9 10 x Monitor Module................................................................................................................................147
9.13.10 6 x Conventional Zone Interface Module...............................................................................................148
9.13.11 6 x Relay Module .................................................................................................................................149
9.13.12 6 x Control Module ..............................................................................................................................150
9.13.13 2 x Monitor & 2 x Relay.......................................................................................................................151
9.13.14 Fan Controls Connection Diagram.......................................................................................................152
9.14 NPS POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................153
9.14.1 Connection to IFS-714 Termination Board...............................................................................................153
9.14.2 Connection to IFS-724 Termination Board...............................................................................................154

Emergency Operation
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1 EMERGENCY OPERATION
Isolate Bells Press: EXT BELL ISOLATE
EXT BELL ISOLATE LED will light
The Bells & Buzzer will stop
A subsequent alarm will restart the Buzzer but not the bells
The bell isolate can be toggled by pressing the button a second time
Isolate Warning System Press: WARN SYS ISOLATE
WARN SYS ISOLATE LED will light
The warning system will stop
A subsequent alarm will restart the Buzzer but not the warning
system
The warning system isolate can by toggled by pressing the button a
second time
Acknowledging an Alarm Select the Alarm using the PREV , NEXT buttons
Press: ACK to acknowledge
This will individually acknowledge alarms
Once all alarms are acknowledged the alarm LED will go steady
Resetting an Alarm Select the Alarm using the PREV , NEXT buttons
Press: RESET then press ACK to confirm the resetting
This will individually acknowledge and reset alarms
Resets zone in alarm and clears all alarm inputs in the zone
If alarm is still present, the zone(s) will either stay in alarm or re-
alarm again after about 15 seconds
Isolate an Alarm Select the Alarm using the PREV , NEXT buttons
Press: ISOL then press ACK to confirm the isolation
Isolates the point or zone in alarm and clears it’s alarm outputs
Isolating a zone automatically acknowledges and isolates all points
in the zone

Placing Into Operation
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2 PLACING INTO OPERATION CHECKLIST
2.1 PRE POWER-UPCHECKS
System general appearance good
Cabinet colour and condition good
Cabinet keyed 003
All circuit boards firmly fastened
Manual call point fitted & functional
Viewing window clear and firmly secured
Cable entries adequately sealed
240 VAC cabling correctly terminated
All earthing secured
Power supply securely mounted
Power supply correctly wired
All ribbon cables firmly secured
All other components securely inserted
LCM boards correctly addressed and all analogue loops have been tested as per section 9.6.4.2
BC-200 manufacturing label affixed
You are now ready to power up the BC-200 Fire Indicator Panel.
Note: When re-booting the panel, power off for at least 10 seconds or LCM modules might not operate correctly.
2.2 POWER UPCHECKLIST
Ensure batteries are disconnected.
Turn mains switch To "ON"
After a few seconds, some power-up information should be displayed on the LCD screen, which will then
clear and display the alarm screen.
Under normal conditions the “NO ALARMS” message will be displayed.
The indicator LED’s on the rear of the CPU board will flash on and off.
The MAINS ON and FIRE FIGHTER lamps will be lit.
Connect the batteries.
Caution!! Incorrect polarity of batteries may cause permanent and serious damage to the system.
Check for system faults by pressing, “Service Menu”, “List”, “Faults”. If there are any faults, either rectify
or note in fault log on following page
YOU ARE NOW READY TO COMMENCE USING THE BC-200 FIRE PANEL.

Placing Into Operation
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2.3 FAULT RECORD
F
AULT
C
ORRECTION
D
ATE
TESTS SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED.
TESTED BY
SIGNATURE
DATE OF TEST
If all faults have been rectified and all tests are completed satisfactorily, the panel is now ready for operation.

System Description
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3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The BC-200 is a microprocessor based distributed Fire Detection/Alarm System. The panel comprises multiple
microprocessors for sharing the processing load both within the panel and in the field modules using proprietary
communications protocols, thus the term “distributed system”.
The main panel communicates with the intelligent annunciators via the RS-485 communications ring. Each field
device can have multiple inputs and outputs. The RS485 communications ring can support up to up to 50 panel
annunciators and 32 LCD80 units in terminal mode. The number of LCD-80s and modules on the ring will affect
panel performance and should be considered when designing the system.
In addition to the RS-485 communication ring, the panel can support up to 4 loops of Analog addressable points
using Honeywell CLIP protocol. Each loop can support 99 detectors and 99 modules.
In its maximum configuration, the BC-200 can support 2 conventional zones and 72 programmable outputs on the
main termination board, 396 addressable detectors and 396 addressable modules which can be a mixture of
conventional zones and input/output modules.
All of this data is stored in a large database and text based scripts are continuously processed to implement the
logic of input and output functions similar to a programmable logic controller (PLC).
The system’s configuration data and event history is stored in non-volatile “Flash” memory, which does not rely on
battery power for its backup. The operating system is also stored in flash memory so there is no need for EPROM
changes to upgrade the firmware.

Specifications & Approvals
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4 SPECIFICATIONS & APPROVALS
4.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE):
Cabinet Zinc Sealed Steel
Powder Coated
Hinged Inner Door
Hinged Outer Door
Primary Microprocessor MC68EC000
Memory Type Non-volatile 16Mbit Flash; 1 Mbyte SRAM
Liquid Crystal Display LED Backlit 1/4 VGA graphical
Environmental Dry cold/heat: -10 °C to +55 °C
Damp heat: +40 °C @ 93% Relative Humidity.
IP Rating IP 30
4.2 EMC INFORMATION
WARNING:
This equipment may radiate radio frequency energy. It may also be affected by radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the Class A radiated and conducted EMI
requirements of AS/NZ 3548:1995 (including Amendments 1 & 2) as well as the EMI susceptibility
requirements of Clause C3.5 in AS4428.0:1997.
CAUTION:
Radio communication devices should not be used in the vicinity of fire panels or associated ancillary devices
and systems.

Specifications & Approvals
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4.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Note: All functions and specifications described in this Operators Manual are subject to change without notice.
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4. .3 3. .1 1P PO OW WE ER RS SU UP PP PL LY Y
Parameter
PS243
(3Amp)
PS249
(9Amp)
NPS
-
2
(2.6amp)
NPS
-
5
(5.5amp)
NPS
-
11
(11.7amp)
Input Voltage 240V AC +/-
10% 240V AC +/- 10% 110 or 240 (SW select) Universal Universal
Input Range 216V AC to
254V AC 216 V AC to 254V AC 85-132/170- 264VAC
(SW select)
85-264VAC
Auto Ranging 88-264VAC Auto Ranging
Output Voltage 24V DC nom. 24V DC nom. 24V DC nom. 24V DC nom. 24V DC nom.
27.6V DC no
load 27.6V DC no load 27.6V DC no load 27.6V DC no load 27.6V DC no load
26.5 V DC full
load 26.5V DC full load 27.3V DC full load 27.3V DC full load 27.3V DC full load
Adjustable
Range 12V DC to 30V DC 12V DC to 30V DC +/-10% +/-10% 26V to 32V
Rated Current
Of Power Supply 3.0A @ 26.5V DC 9.0A @ 26.5V DC 2.6A @ 27V DC 5.5A @ 27V DC 11.7 @ 27V DC
Overload
Current Device 7.4A @ Short Circuit 20A @ Short Circuit 105% to 150% of rated power –
auto recovery
after fault
removal
105% to 150%
of rated power –
auto recovery
after fault
removal
105% to 135%
of rated power –
auto recovery
after fault
removal
Secondary
Transformer
Fuse
5A 15A N/A N/A N/A
Max Ripple 150mV p-p 150mV p-p 120mV p-p 150mV p-p 200mV p-p
Load Regulation 2% 2% ± 0.5% ± 0.5% ± 0.5%
Line Regulation 2% 2% ± 0.5% ± 0.5% ± 0.2%
Efficiency >80% >80% 82% 84% 88%
Battery Test Internal: 15
ohms Internal: 15 ohms External Load External Load External Load
Battery Test
Relay Contact
Rating
10A 15A N/A N/A N/A
Indicators Mains On,
Output On Mains On, Output On Mains On, Charger Fault,
Battery Fault,
Battery test,
Batt test inhibit
Mains On,
Charger Fault,
Battery Fault,
Battery test,
Batt test inhibit
Mains On,
Charger Fault,
Battery Fault,
Battery test,
Batt test inhibit
Status Indicators By External
Interface or FIP By External Interface or FIP Onboard LED or External
Interface or FIP
Onboard LED or
External
Interface or FIP
Onboard LED or
External
Interface or FIP
Environmental -10

C to +55

C
Dry heat
+ 40C @ 93%
RH
-10

C to +55

C
Dry heat
+ 40C @ 93%
RH
-10

C to +55

C
Dry heat
+ 40C @ 93%
RH
-10

C to +55

C
Dry heat
+ 40C @ 93%
RH
-10

C to +55

C
Dry heat
+ 40C @ 93%
RH
WARNING: Severe damage may occur if the batteries are connected incorrectly.
Note: When annunciators or field modules are powered from external power supplies, use a separate conductor to
connect the main power supply common terminal (-0V) to the remote power supplies common terminal (-0V).

Specifications & Approvals
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4. .3 3. .2 2T TE ER RM MI IN NA AT TI IO ON NB BO OA AR RD D( (F FI IM M) )
Supply Input
requirements 22 to 28V dc – fused at 9A (self-resetting) 55mA max (without CPU board or field loops connected)
210mA max (with CPU board, without field loops connected)
Alarm Inputs Two conventional Alarm Zone inputs are provided, detecting open
circuit fault, alarm, and normal. Each input is monitored and requires a
4K7 (nom) EOL resistor.
Power
Outputs Auxiliary Power Output 20-28V 1A max 24V dc & 5V dc Power to Ring Expander Boards
CPU power supply – 5V DC±5% 3A
Alarm
Outputs 4 x 1A monitored outputs (Bell & 3 spares – 4k7 EOL resistor) 4 x ELV 1A relay contact outputs (Common Alarm, Fault plus 2 spare)
Communicati
ons Link EIA485 on dual ports 24Vdc (nom) 2A (max)
Note: Additional auxiliary power supply(s) may be required for
annunciators, depending on the number of modules installed.
Indications LED indications of relay outputs, fuses, ring power and ground fault
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4. .3 3. .3 3P PA AN NE EL LE EX XP PA AN NS SI IO ON NR RE EL LA AY YS S
Panel Expansion Relays (XR)
IFS-717 Up to 64 x 30Vdc @ 1A non-monitored relay contact outputs via 8 x IFS-717 relay boards
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4. .3 3. .4 4L LC CM M/ /L LE EM MA AD DD DR RE ES SS SA AB BL LE EL LO OO OP PC CO ON NT TR RO OL LL LE ER RM MO OD DU UL LE ES S
Minimum Nominal Maximum
Operating voltage (V dc) 20.6 24 29
Loop communications voltage 15 24 32
Loop current limit (mA) 340 400 430
LCM/LEM Pair (Q Current) 140 200
Communications Link EIA485 on dual ports
LED Indications Green – Heart beat / Onboard 5Vdc supply OK
Amber – Ground fault / faulty card detected
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4. .3 3. .5 5N NC CM MN NE ET TW WO OR RK KC CO ON NT TR RO OL LM MO OD DU UL LE E
NCM-W Supports twisted-pair wire medium, data is regenerated at
each node. 312.5K baud transmission rate.
NCM-F Supports fibre-optic medium (62.5/125 or 50/125
micrometres – multimode). Single mode available. 312.5K
baud transmission rate. Data is regenerated at each node.
HS-NCM High-speed data communications (12 Mb wire, 100 Mb
MF/SF fibre). Multi-mode fibre optic (MF), single-mode fibre
optic (SF),wire (W), or a combination of W/MF/SF
communications path.

Specifications & Approvals
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4. .3 3. .6 6F FA AN NC CO ON NT TR RO OL LM MO OD DU UL LE E
Supply Input IFS-700: 20 to 28Vdc
55mA max (no relays energised)
130mA max (all inputs and relays energised)
IFS-710: 15 to 28Vdc
55mA max (no relays energised)
130mA max (all inputs and relays energised)
Inputs 3 x Opto Isolated 4k7 EOL
Outputs 3 x ELV 1A relay contact outputs (Max 30 Vdc or 24 Vac)
Communications Link EIA485 on dual ports
Indications LED indications on: Inputs,
Outputs
RX/TX
Power
Fault
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4. .3 3. .7 7A AZ ZM M8 8M MO OD DU UL LE E
Supply Input IFS-701: 20 to 28V DC
90mA max (no relays energised)
155mA max (all relays energised)
IFS-711: 15 to 28V DC
80mA max (no relays energised)
125mA max (all relays energised)
238mA max (all AZF & relays energised)
43mA max (no relays energised, all AZF disabled)
Inputs 8 conventional alarm inputs
Monitoring – Open Circuit, Alarm, Fault
Outputs 4 x ELV 1A relay contact outputs (Max 30 VDC or 24 VAC)
Communications Link EIA485 on dual ports
Indications LED indications on: Outputs, RX/TX, Power,Fault
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4. .3 3. .8 8A AC CM M- -1 16 6A AT TA AN NN NU UN NC CI IA AT TO OR R
Supply Input 20V to 28Vdc
40mA standby
180mA alarm (All LED’s on)
Communications Link EIA485 multi-dropped
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4. .3 3. .9 9A AC CM M- -3 32 2A AA AN NN NU UN NC CI IA AT TO OR R
Supply Input 20V to 28Vdc
40mA standby
180mA alarm (All LED’s on)
Communications Link EIA485 multi-dropped

Specifications & Approvals
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4. .3 3. .1 10 0S SC CS S- -8 8A AN NN NU UN NC CI IA AT TO OR R
Supply Input 20V to 28Vdc
33mA standby
20mA max current per LED when LED ON
Communications Link EIA485 multi-dropped
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4. .3 3. .1 11 1L LD DM M- -R R3 32 2A AN NN NU UN NC CI IA AT TO OR R
Supply Input 20V to 28Vdc
40mA Standby
200mA Alarm (32 relays energised)
Communications Link EIA485 multi-dropped
Relay contacts max 1A @ 30Vdc
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4. .3 3. .1 12 2L LC CD D- -8 80 0D DI IS SP PL LA AY YI IN NT TE ER RF FA AC CE E
Supply Input 20V to 28Vdc
100mA Standby
100mA Alarm
Communications Link EIA485 multi-dropped

Compatible Devices
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5 COMPATIBLE DEVICES
5.1 COMPATIBLE BATTERIES
In general, any Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery, or Wet Lead Acid battery designed for stationary use is
compatible with the BC-200 Fire Indicator Panel. The use of Nickel Cadmium batteries is not recommended.
Manufacturer
Type
Number
Voltage
Capacity
(Ah)
Qty Required
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-7 12 7 2
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-12 12 12 2
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-18 12 18 2
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-26 12 26 2
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-33 12 33 2
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-40 12 40 2
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-85 12 85 2
Olympic Batteries SLA CJ12-100 12 100 2
NOTES:
Automotive batteries must not be used. There is a risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to Manufacturer Instructions
The use of Nickel Cadmium batteries is not recommended.
The batteries could be seriously and permanently damaged if they are permitted to discharge below 20V DC
when placed in series.
The NPS series of power supplies will only charge the battery if the terminal voltage is above 12V when
measured across 2 batteries in series.

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6 SYSTEM CAPACITY AND EXPANDABILITY
6.1 BASE SYSTEM
Item
Description
Notes
Communications Ring RS485 communications ring to support
Up to 100 Field Modules
Up to 50 Annunciators
8 System Outputs 4 x Monitored Outputs.
Bell Output
3 Additional
programmable outputs
4 x Clean contact relays
General Alarm Output
General Fault Output
2 x programmable outputs
Fault output is normally
energised using V5.00
and above firmware.
Max contact rating of all
relays 1A @ 30Vdc.
Power Supply 2.6 A power supply and battery
charger
Fused 27.3Vdc outputs
A larger power supply
may be required if total
module load exceeds
2A. Power supplies up
to 11.7A are available.
2 Local AZF’s AZF 1
AZF 2
2 RS232 communication
ports Laptop interface System event printer
Remote terminal mode
Keyboard Interface PS2 QWERTY IBM PC keyboard
System Memory Approx. 4300 Named points
Approx. 4000 Control scripts
4000 History events
6.2 EXPANSION PCBS
Item
Description
Notes
Loop Interface Module
(LIM) Interface module to communicate with up to 5 x pairs of LCM/LEM modules.
I.e. total of 4 CLIP Analog addressable
loops
Each Analog
addressable loop
supports up to 99
detectors and 99
addressable modules
using the CLIP protocol
Network Interface
Module (NIM) Interface module to communicate with the Network Control Module (NCM)
Panel Expansion Relays
(IFS-717) Relay card with 8 relays – contact rating is 1A @ 24Vdc Up to 8 IFS-717 8-way relay boards can be
added

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6.3 ANALOG ADDRESSABLE LOOPS
Item
Description
Notes
Loop Control Module
(LCM) Loop Controller for Loops 1,3 Max 2
Loop Expander Module
(LEM) Loop Controller for Loops 2,4 Max 2 LEM “piggybacks”
under the LCM.
6.4 ANNUNCIATORS
Item
Description
Notes
ACM32 Annunciator 32 Red LED A maximum of 50
annunciators can be
connected to the
communications ring.
ACM16AT Annunciator 16 x Pushbutton inputs
16 x Red LED
16 x Yellow LED
SCS-8 Annunciator 8 x 3 Position switches
8 x Red LED
8 x Yellow LED
8 x Green LED
1 x Fire Trip (A/C) Reset switch
1 x Fire Trip (A/C) Activated/Latched LED
LDM-32 Annunciator 32 x LED outputs (Open Collector)
LDM-R32 Annunciator 32 x Relay outputs rated to 1A @ 30Vdc
6.5 FIELD MODULES
Item
Description
Notes
AZM-8 8 x AZF inputs (4k7 EOL resistor)
4 x Programmable Relay Outputs A maximum of 100 field modules can be
connected to the
communications ring.
Larger/external power
supplies and separate
feeds are required for
systems with a large
number of modules or
long cable runs.
The RS485 signal is
regenerated at each
field module.
Fan Controller (FAN-C) 3 x Inputs (Opto-isolated, not monitored)
3 x Programmable Relay outputs
Note: AZM-8 and FAN-C field modules have been discontinued and will not be supplied for new installations.
When annunciators or field modules are powered from external power supplies, use a separate conductor to
connect the main power supply common terminal (-0V) to the remote power supplies common terminal (-0V).

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6.6 DISPLAY INTERFACES
Item
Description
Notes
LCD80 Terminal mode display interface (see
LCD 80 manual) A maximum of 32 display interfaces can
be installed on the
communications ring.
Address 201 to 239
LCD80 Annunciator mode display interface (see
LCD 80 manual) A maximum of 32 display interfaces can
be installed on the
communications ring.
Address 101 to 139

Panel Operation
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7 PANEL OPERATION
7.1 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
The BC-200 is fitted with a LED backlit 1/4 VGA resolution graphical LCD screen allowing ease of use for the
operator by displaying multiple lines of information. The BC-200 uses the concept of “hard” and “soft” buttons.
A “hard” button is one which is labelled with a fixed function (e.g. EXT BELL ISOLATE ).The functions of these
buttons do not change.
A “soft” button is one of the five buttons along the bottom of the LCD display. The function of the button may
change depending on the screen being displayed at the time. To indicate the button function, its label is changed
by software, and displayed along the bottom line of the LCD as a pictorial representation of a button. Not all
buttons are shown on a screen, and the unlabelled buttons will have no effect if pressed.
Rather than having a cluttered front keypad fascia with letters numbers and function keys, the BC-200 accepts a
standard PC101 style keyboard plugged directly into the CPU to allow full QWERTY function accessibility for
programming and diagnostic test.
The LCD display is used to display information about the status of the system, field devices, and programming
menus. The layout of the front keypad provides a “Fire-fighter's Facility” in accordance with AS4428. The purpose
of this facility is to provide a uniform display for all fire alarm panels to assist Fire fighters during a response. The
thick red border signifies the fire-fighters area and provides alarm-based functions for the fire fighter.
The mode select buttons (bottom right) will toggle the system in between fire-fighters mode and the service menu
where routine service and diagnostic tests can be performed. If there are any active and unacknowledged alarms
on the system, the system will switch to and remain in fire-fighters mode until all alarms are acknowledged or
reset.
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7. .1 1. .1 1S SE EL LE EC CT TI IN NG GS SC CR RE EE EN NI IT TE EM MS S
Selecting a screen item may be done in two ways
1. On a screen where the functions are numbered (e.g. Service Menu screen), pressing the number in front of
the appropriate item will immediately select that item.
2. On a screen with UP/DOWN facility, pressing the UP or DOWN (or PREV / NEXT ) button will move the
highlighted cursor up or down the list. When the SELECT button is pressed, the highlighted item will then be
selected.
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7. .1 1. .2 2S SC CR RO OL LL LI IN NG GT TH HR RO OU UG GH HL LI IS ST TS S
When a list of points is displayed on the screen, you can scroll through the list by pressing the UP or DOWN (or
PREV / NEXT ) button. This will move the highlighted cursor up or down the list. If the button is held down, the
cursor will scroll more quickly and if it is held down for several seconds, the list will scroll page by page, enabling
rapid access to item near the end of a long list.
When accessing the history List (which is a first-in, first-out list), simply press Page Up at the top of the list to be
immediately taken to the last page of the list.