Johnson Controls FC-2000 Reference manual

FC-2000 Technical Manual 406
Introduction Section
Technical Bulletin
Issue Date 0794
© 1994 Johnson Controls, Inc. 1
Order No. 406-010
Introduction Page 3
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Description 3
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Optional Modules 4
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Components 4
Fire Alarm System Limitations 17
FC-2000 Introduction

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Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction 3
Introduction
The FC-2000 is an expandable multi-zone microprocessor based
intelligent fire alarm control panel designed for use in commercial,
industrial, and institutional applications. It functions in accordance with
the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards for
Protective Signaling Systems: 71--Central Station, 72--Local,
72--Auxiliary, 72--Remote Station, 72--Proprietary. The FC-2000 was
tested as a Fire Protective Signaling System Control Unit under
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard for Safety number UL 864, sixth
edition. Factory Mutual (FM) approval pending.
A typical FC-2000 control panel is illustrated in Figure 1; your system
may have more or fewer modules depending on your requirements. All
systems have a Central Processor Unit (CPU) Module, located in the top
left position, and at least one initiating module. There may be up to
fourteen additional modules (initiating, indicating, and/or control)
installed in various combinations and positions. The function of the
various FC-2000 modules are discussed in this document.
The FC-2000 is available in four cabinet sizes (CAB-A3, CAB-B3,
CAB-C3, and CAB-D3) having one to four module rows respectively.
One possible module configuration for a “B” size cabinet is shown in
Figure 1. The basic system requires a CPU-2000 module (top left
position) and one Initiating Zone Module (IZM-8). Additional modules
are optional.
Description

4 Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction
Figure 1: Typical FC-2000 Control Panel
Optional modules include the following: IZM-8 Initiating Zone Module,
ICM-4 Indicating Circuit Module, CRE-4 Control Relay Module, VCM-4
Voice Control Module (telephone or speaker circuit configuration),
DCM-4 Dual Channel Module, TCM-2 and TCM-4 Time Control Modules.
The FC-2000 is offered under a Basic Equipment (BE-2000) package,
which provides the CPU-2000 Module, the VP-1 Vented Dress Panel,
BP-3 Battery Dress Panel, one CHS-4 Chassis, interconnecting cables, and
instruction manuals.
Additional components include modules and devices not provided in the
Basic Equipment package. These components also include several items
necessary to complete a basic system, such as the Main Power Supply
(MPS-24A or MPS-24B), an initiating module, and cabinets. See the
Installing the FC-2000 Technical Bulletin in this manual for minimum
system requirements.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SW IT C H
DISABLE
ENABLE
SIGNAL
SI LENCE
POWER
FAILURE
ANNUCIATOR OR
MODULE TROUBLE
SYSTEM
TROUBLE
SUPERVISORY
SIGNAL
SYSTEM
ALARM
AC
POWER
CONTROL
PANEL
FIRE
ALARM
SYSTEM
RESET
SIGNAL
SI LENCE
ACKNOWLEGE
SILENCE TONE
POWER
FAILURE
Option Select I
Rem ove this card
after programming
Code Options
March Time
Code 3
Ann unci ators
None
1-64 Pts
65-128 Pts
Du al 1-64 P ts
Quad 1-64 Pts
Du al 1-28 P ts
AIM (256)Pts
Annunciator Mode
Normal
Output Sts.
Output Cntrl.
Silenc e In hibit
None
30 sec ond s
50 sec ond s
5 minutes
CONTROL
RELAY
GRE EN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON / OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SW IT C H
INI TIATING
RELAY
GRE EN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON / OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
INITIATING
ZO NE
RED-ALARM
YELLOW-TROUBLE
DISPLA Y PROGRAM
MODUL E
TYPE
LAMPS
SW I TC H
INITIATING
ZO NE
RED-ALARM
YELLOW-TROUBLE
DISPLA Y PROGRAM
MODUL E
TYPE
LAMPS
SW I TC H
INITIATIN G
CIRCUIT
GRE E N - O N
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON / OF F
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
INITIATIN G
CIRCUIT
GRE E N - O N
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON / OF F
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
ICB
CPU-2000
Central Processing Unit IZM-8 Initiating Zone Module ICM-4 Initiating Circuit Module
(optional)
CRE-4 Control
Relay Module
(optional)
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GR EE N - ON
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITC H
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GR EE N - ON
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITC H
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SW IT C H
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SW IT C H
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GR EE N - ON
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITC H
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GR EE N - ON
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITC H
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GR EE N - ON
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITC H
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GR EE N - ON
YELLOW-TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITC H
VCM-4 Voice Control
Module configured for
speaker circuits (optional)
DCM-4 Dual
Channel Module
(optional)
VCM-4 Voice Control
Modules configured for
telephone circuits (optional)
typpanel
Optional
Modules
Components

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Dummy Load Resistor 4.7K, 1/2 watt (71245)
End-of-Line Resistor 4.7K, 1/2 watt (71252)
Power Ribbon (71085)
Main Bell Power Harness (71093)
Power Harness (71086)
First-Row Ribbon Cable (71087)
KEY # PWD #
progmkey
CPU Programming Key (PK-1)
CPU-2000 Central Processor Module
This module is the heart of the FC-2000. It controls and monitors the
system modules and provides a full accounting of system status. In
addition, the CPU contains two indicating appliance circuits, a remote
signaling municipal tie circuit, and Form-C alarm and trouble
contacts. Field programming of the system is accomplished from this
module via the use of the programming key (PK-1). Slide-in labels
for programming, control, and system operation are provided with the
CPU, as well as end-of-line and dummy load resistors.
bp3
Ground Fault
Ground Fault
Battery Fail
AC PowerFail
CAUTION
120 VAC UNDER PANEL
WARNING
Several Different Sources of Power can be
Connected to this Control Unit. Disconnect
all Sources of Power Before Servicing.
BP-3 Battery Dress Panel
Covers the MPS-24A/B and the batteries in the FC-2000.
BE-2000 Basic
Equipment
Package

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CHS-4 Chassis
For the mounting of up to four FC-2000 modules or AVPS-24 Audio
Visual Power Supplies. Occupies one cabinet row.
VP1
VP-1 Vented Dress Panel
Covers the top row of modules in the FC-2000.
slidlabl
SYSTEM
CONTROLS
GREEN - ON
YELLOW - TROUBLE
ON/OFF
INDICATING
CIRCUIT 1
INDICATING
CIRCUIT 2
REMOTE
SIGNALLING
MUNICIPAL
TIE
ALARM
RELAY
Enter Password
Password Acct.
Wale Test
ProgramService
Waterflow
Supervisory
Silenceable
CodtedCircuit
I/O Map
F
S
F
S
F
S
F
S
F
S
1
FUNCTION
SELECT
2
ALL ON/OFFf
3
ESCAPE
4
ENTER
FC-2000
AC
POWER
SYSTEM
ALARM
SUPERVISORY
SIGNAL
SYSTEM
TROUBLE
MODULE
FAILURE
POWER
TROUBLE
SIGNAL
SILENCED
DISABLED
CIRCUITS
ACKNOWLEGE
SILENCE TONE
SIGNAL
SILENCE
SYSTEM
RESET
DISABLE
ENABLE
FC-2000
CPU Slide-In Labels
P3
P2
P4
P5
P6
R27
JP5
P7
JP1
JP2
TB2
CB1
F1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6
JP3
Battery Fuse (20A, 3AG)
1 2
TB1
TB3
MPS-24A
The MPS-24A supplies the regulated power needed to run system
modules. It also supplies up to 3 amps of regulated indicating
appliance power, permitting the use of a variety of standard UL listed
24 VDC indicating appliances. Up to one amp of resettable power is
available for four wire smoke detectors. The MPS-24A contains an
integral battery charger.
P3
P2
P4
JP3
TB1
P5
TB2
JP1
JP2
P6
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6
MPS-24B
The MPS-24B supplies the regulated power needed to run FC-2000
modules. It also supplies up to 2.0 amps of regulated indicating
appliance power, permitting the use of a variety of standard UL listed
24 VDC indicating appliances. Up to 200 mA of resettable power is
available for four wire smoke detectors. The MPS-24B contains an
integral battery charger.
Power Supplies
and Amplifiers

Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction 7
P8
aa30
P5 P6P4
P10 P9P1
P2 P7
P3
R9 R8
AA-30
The AA-30 Audio Amplifier provides up to 30-watts of audio power
for driving speaker circuits. The AA-30 amplifies the audio signal fed
in from an Audio Message Generator (AMG-1) and mounts to
one-half of a CHS-4L Chassis.
For more information on the AA-30, refer to the Fire Management
Accessories Manual (FAN 445).
aa120
AA-120
The AA-120 Audio Amplifier provides 120 watts of audio power
compatible with 25 VRMS speakers. Speaker zone selection is
performed by the Voice Control Module (VCM-4).
For more information on the AA-120, refer to the Fire Management
Accessories Manual (FAN 445).
avps24
1 2 3 4 5 6
P3
P1
P2
AVPS-24
The AVPS-24 Audio Visual Power Supply provides up to 3 amps of
additional special purpose power (unregulated, unfiltered) for output
modules. The AVPS-24 mounts to one-fourth of a CHS-4 Chassis. In
space-critical applications, the AVPS-24 can be mounted underneath
system modules on the CHS-4 Chassis except for the CPU.
DC AMPS
0 1 2 3
DC VOLTS
0 15 20 25 30 35
MPM-2
The Main Power Meter (MPM-2) provides a voltmeter and ammeter
for the MPS-24A only.

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izm-8mod
INITIATING
ZONE
RED - ALARM
YELLOW- TROUBLE
DISPLAY PROGRAM
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
INITIATING
ZONE
RED - ALARM
YELLOW- TROUBLE
DISPLAY PROGRAM
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
IZM-8 Initiating Zone Module
This module provides eight Style B initiating device circuits. Circuits
are power limited and are user programmable for standard fire,
waterflow alarm, supervisory service, or command inputs. Also
provided are end-of-line resistors, dummy load resistors, and slide-in
labels.
●Eight 4.7K, 1/2-watt
ize-amod
IZE-A
IZE-A Initiating Zone Expander
Converts the eight initiating device circuits on the Initiating Zone
Module (IZM-8) for Style D operation. The expander plugs into the
bottom of the IZM-8.
Modules

Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction 9
aim200md
AIM-200 Addressable Intelligent Module
The AIM-200 Addressable Intelligent Module serves as an interface
between the FC-2000 and intelligent/addressable devices. To the
CPU, the AIM-200 looks like an IZM-8 Initiating Zone Module. On
its single SLC circuit, the AIM-200 can communicate with up to
99 intelligent detectors (1551J, 2551J, and 5551J) and 99 addressable
modules (M500MJ, M501MJ, M502MJ, M510CJ, and BGX-101L).
The 198 devices are mapped into 8 software zones. The status of
these zones is reported to the CPU. The AIM-200 includes a digital
display for identifying the exact device address within a zone. The
display is also used to display device types and analog detector
sensitivity values.
The system can communicate up to 192 AIM-200 points on LCD-80
or ACM annunciators when so programmed.
For more information refer to AIM-200 Addressable Intelligent
Module section of this manual.
crm-4mod
CONTROL
RELAY
GREEN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
CONTROL
RELAY
GREEN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
CRM-4 Control Relay Module
Provides four standard dry Form-C alarm contacts rated for 5 amps
@120 VAC or 28 VDC (resistive). Each relay is field programmable
to respond to a single initiating device circuit, a group of circuits, or
all initiating device circuits. Each relay features manual ON/OFF
control switches and can be disabled or enabled as needed. Slide-in
labels are provided with each module.

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cre-4mod
CRE
CRE-4 Control Relay Expander
Expands the capacity of the Control Relay Module (CRM-4) to eight
Form-C alarm relays. Relays are identical to those on the CRM-4.
The expander plugs into the bottom of the CRM-4, ICM-4, TCM-2, or
TCM-4.
arm-4mod
P2
K1 K2
NC NO C
K1
NC NO C
K2
No Connections
NC NO C
K3
NC NO C
K4
P1
K3 K4
ARM-4 Auxiliary Relay Module
Provides four auxiliary Form-C relays that can be controlled by a
relay module (CRM-4 or CRE-4). The normally-open contacts are
rated for 20 amps and the normally-closed contacts are rated for
10 amps at 125 VAC and 30 VDC (resistive). The module is provided
with a ribbon for connection to the driving relay module.
icm-4mod
INDICATING
CIRCUIT
GREEN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
INDICATING
CIRCUIT
GREEN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
ICM-4 Indicating Circuit Module
Provides four indicating appliance circuits for Style Y or Style Z
operation. Maximum signaling current is 3.0 amps (3 amps max. per
circuit). Circuits are field programmable to respond to a single
initiating zone, a group of zones, or all initiating zones. Circuits
feature manual ON/OFF control switches and can be disabled or
enabled as needed. ELRs, dummy load resistors, slide-in labels and
an auxiliary bell power harness are provided with each module.

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ice-4mod
ICE-4 Indicating Circuit Expander
Expands the ICM-4 to a total of 8 indicating appliance circuits (either
Style Y or Style Z). Circuit ratings are identical to those of the
ICM-4. An auxiliary bell power harness is provided with each
expander. The expander plugs into the bottom of the ICM-4.
tcm-2-4
CIRCUIT 1
ENABLE A
RELEASE
CONTROLS
GREEN - ENABLE
GREEN FLASHING =
DELAY TIMER ACTIVE
YELLOW- TROUBLE
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
CIRCUIT 1
ENABLE B
RELEASE
CONTROLS
GREEN - ENABLE
GREEN FLASHING =
DELAY TIMER ACTIVE
YELLOW- TROUBLE
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
CIRCUIT 2
ENABLE A
CIRCUIT 2
ENABLE B
CIRCUIT 3
ENABLE A
CIRCUIT 3
ENABLE B
CIRCUIT 4
ENABLE A
CIRCUIT 4
ENABLE B
TCM-2 and TCM-4 Time Control Modules
The TCM-2 Time Control Module provides single hazard releasing
device service, including a programmable delay timer, cross-zone,
manual release, and abort options.
The TCM-4 Time Control Module provides four circuits for either
releasing or dual-coded evacuation service.
For more information, refer to the TCM-2 Time Control Module and
TCM-4 Time Control Module Technical Bulletins in this manual.
CHS-4L Chassis
The low-profile CHS-4L chassis is used to mount AA-30 Audio
Amplifiers, Audio Message Generators (AMG-1), the Fire Fighter’s
Telephone (FFT-7), or AVPS-24 Audio Visual Power Supplies.
CHS-4M Chassis/Dress Panel Assembly
For expansion beyond the first row in the cabinet. One CHS-4M is
needed for each additional row of system modules. The CHS-4M
includes the CHS-4 chassis, the MP-1 Module Dress Panel, and the
expander ribbon.
Cabinet Hardware

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dP1
DP-1 Blank Dress Panel
The DP-1 Blank Dress Panel comes as a component of the CHS-M
Chassis/Dress Panel Assembly.
mP1
MP-1 Module Dress Panel
The MP-1 Module Dress Panel comes as a component of the CHS-M
Chassis/Dress Panel Assembly.
blankmod
BM-1 Blank Module
The BM-1 Blank Module comes as a component of the CHS-M
Chassis/Dress Panel Assembly.
AUDIO
MESSAGE
GENERATOR
ALL
CALL LOCAL
SPEAKER
VOLUME
AUDIO LEVEL
ALL CALL
ON LINE
TROUBLE
Audio Message Generator
The heart of a voice evacuation system, the Audio Message Generator
(AMG-1) provides a variety of tones, including a slow whoop, yelp,
yeow, siren, hi/lo, or steady tone. A built-in microphone allows for
paging through speaker circuits. Optionally, up to four
digitally-recorded voice messages may be installed in the AMG-1.
Prerecorded VROM-(n) voice messages are available from the factory,
and one or two messages can be installed in the AMG-1. With
optional VRAM-1 memory chips installed, up to two user-defined
messages may be programmed into the AMG-1 (one per VRAM). Up
to 24 seconds in length, both user-messages can be produced at the
AMG-1 through the built-in microphone, or downloaded through a
standard audio cassette recorder.
Voice Evacuation
Equipment

Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction 13
AUDIO
TONE
GENERATOR
PA G E
SELECT
ON LINE
EVAC CHANNEL
ALERT CHANNEL
TROUBLE
Audio Tone Generator
The ATG-2 Audio Tone Generator is similar to the AMG-1, but
provides tones and microphone only (no message). It may provide
two simultaneous tones for dual channel applications.
Fire Fighters Telephone
The FFT-7 Fire Fighter’s Telephone provides the Fire Fighter’s
Command Center with fire fighter’s telephone capability. With the
FFT-7, up to seven telephones may conduct a simultaneous
conversation. For more details on voice evacuation equipment, refer
to the FC-2000 Fire Fighter’s Command Center Technical Bulletin in
this manual.
FFCC07
ON LINE
AUDIO AMG P4
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
P3
P2 P1
FIRE
FIGHTERS
TELEPHONE
PAGE MODE
LINE
TROUBLE
PHONE
TROUBLE
PAGE
P5
FFT-7S Fire Fighters Telephone
The FFT-7S Fire Fighter’s Telephone provided with the TCC-1 basic
equipment package operates like the FFT-7 without paging
capabilities.
vcm-4mod
Speaker
CIRCUIT 1
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GREEN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
Speaker
CIRCUIT 5
SPEAKER
CIRCUITS
GREEN - ON
YELLOW- TROUBLE
ON/OFF
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
Speaker
CIRCUIT 2
Speaker
CIRCUIT 6
Speaker
CIRCUIT 3
Speaker
CIRCUIT 7
Speaker
CIRCUIT 4
Speaker
CIRCUIT 8
VCM-4 Voice Control Module
The Voice Control Module-4 provides the system with up to four
Style Y or Style Z speaker circuits. Moving a jumper on the VCM-4
configures the module for driving fireman’s telephone circuits. When
configured for telephone circuits, the VCM-4 accepts its signal
directly from an FFT-7 Fire Fighter’s Telephone. Add an optional
VCE-4 Voice Control Expander to the back of the VCM-4 to provide
telephone or speaker circuits 5-8.

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dcm-4mod
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
MODULE
TYPE
LAMPS
SWITCH
DCM-4 Dual Channel Module
The DCM-4 Dual Channel Module provides the system with the
capability to select one of two different audio sources for switching to
a particular speaker circuit. Up to four circuits can be employed.
ACM-16AT
The Annunciator Control (ACM-16AT) contains 16 red alarm and
16 yellow trouble LEDs, 16 momentary touch-pad switches for
controlling each point, a system trouble LED, an ON LINE/POWER
LED, and a local piezo sounder with a silence/acknowledge switch for
audible indication of alarm and trouble conditions at each annunciator.
AEM-16AT
The Annunciator Expander Module (AEM-16AT) expands the
ACM-16AT by 16 system points. The AEM-16AT is identical in size
and frontal appearance to the ACM-16AT. One to three of these
expander modules can be supported by an ACM-16AT, to a maximum
of 64 system points.
Annunciator
Modules

Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction 15
ACM
ACM-32A
The Annunciator Control Module (ACM-32A) contains 32 red alarm
LEDs, a system trouble LED, an ON LINE/POWER LED, and a local
piezo sounder with a silence/acknowledge switch for audible
indication of alarm and trouble conditions at each annunciator.
AEM-32A
The Annunciator Expander Module-(AEM-32A) expands the
ACM-32A by 32 system points. The AEM-32A is identical in frontal
appearance to the ACM-32A. One expander module can be supported
by an ACM-32A, providing a maximum of 64 points.
Note: The AEM-32A cannot be used to expand the ACM-16AT. For
more information on these annunciator modules, refer to the
Fire Management Accessories Manual (FAN 445).
slswitch
LCD-80
The LCD-80 is an alphanumeric annunciator display module. The
LCD-80 provides a remote or local digital display and a printer
interface. Features include:
●80-character LCD display that back-lights under normal and
alarm conditions
●Control switches for Acknowledge, Signal Silence, and System
Reset
●Time/date display field
●ABF-1 package with key switch and phone jack options
●Mounts up to 6000 feet from the panel
●Local piezo sounder with alarm/trouble resound

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ldm-32
LDM-32
The LDM-32 Lamp Driver Annunciator Module provides 32 alarm
lamp driver outputs for connection to a custom graphic annunciator.
The LDM-32 can be alternately selected via a DIP switch for
16 alarm, 16 trouble, and 16 switch inputs for control of such system
functions as signal silence and system reset. The LDM-32 mounts to
a CHS-4L Chassis or to a custom backbox.
LDM-E32
The Lamp Driver Annunciator Expander Module LDM-E32 expands
the LDM-32 by 32 system points (maximum of 64 points).
LDM-R32
The LDM-R32 Relay Expander Module LDM-R32 provides the
LDM-32 or LDM-E32 with 32 dry Form-A (normally open) contacts.
The relay module serves as a remote to the particular lamp driver
annunciator to which it is connected.
CAB-A3, B3, C3, and D3
The CAB-A3, B3, C3, and D3-size cabinet assemblies consist of a
backbox and a locking door with two keys. The backbox and door can be
ordered separately or as a complete package. Doors may be hinged right
or left. A semi-flush trim ring kit is available for each box size.
Table 1: Cabinet Configuration Options
Cabinet Maximum Number of
Chassis Primary Module Positions
CAB-A3 14
CAB-B3 1 or 2 4 or 8
CAB-C3 1, 2, or 3 4, 8, or 12
CAB-D3 1, 2, 3, or 4 4, 8, 12, or 16
Cabinets

Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction 17
Fire Alarm System Limitations
An automatic fire alarm system is typically made up of smoke detectors,
heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire
alarm control with remote notification capability, which 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.
Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons:
●Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the
detectors such as in chimneys, in 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. Furthermore, all types of
smoke detectors have sensing limitations. No type of smoke detector
can sense every kind of fire caused by carelessness and safety hazards
like smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper
storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children
playing with matches, or arson.
●Rate-of-rise heat detectors 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 specialist.
●Audible warning devices such as horns 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.
●A fire alarm system will not operate without electrical power. If
AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only
for a specified time.
●Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with
the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service
with your Johnson Controls fire controller.
●Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a
central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily
disabled.

18 Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction
The most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions, however, is
inadequate maintenance. All devices and system wiring should be tested
and maintained by professional fire alarm installers following written
procedures supplied with each device. System inspection and testing
should be scheduled monthly or as required by national and/or local fire
codes. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance rates
possible, it is not a substitute for fire insurance.

Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction 19
Notes

20 Introduction—FC-2000 Introduction
Notes
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