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FCPS-24FS Series Instruction Manual —

 P/N 51883:H1  4/14/2011

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Appendix A: Wire Requirements

Connecting external system accessories to the main circuits must be carefully considered to ensure 
proper operation. It is important to use the correct type of wire, gauge and run length for each cir-
cuit. The following table lists NAC wiring requirements for the FCPS-24FS6 and FCPS-24FS8 
Field Charger Power Supply.          

 

NAC Load 

(Amps)

Max. 

allowable 
total loop 

resistance 

(ohms)

CLASS-B

Max. allowable wire pair lenth

(feet)

CLASS-A

Max. allowable wire pair length

(feet)

AWG 12

solid

AWG 14

solid

AWG 16

solid

AWG 18

solid

AWG 12

solid

AWG 14

solid

AWG 16

solid

AWG 18

solid

0.25

 6.00

 1554

 977

 613

 386

 777

 489

 307

 193

0.5

 3.00

 777

 489

 307

 193

 389

 244

 153

 97

0.75

 2.00

 518

 326

 204

 129

 259

 163

 102

 64

1.0

 1.50

 389

 244

 153

 97

 194

 122

 77

 48

1.25

 1.20

 311

 195

 123

 77

 155

 98

 61

 39

1.5

 1.00

 259

 163

 102

 64

 130

 81

 51

 32

1.75

 0.86

 222

 140

 88

 55

 111

 70

 44

 28

2.0

 0.75

 194

 122

 77

 48

 97

 61

 38

 24

2.25

 0.67

 173

 109

 68

 43

 86

 54

 34

 21

2.5

 0.60

 155

 98

 61

 39

 78

 49

 31

 19

2.75

 0.55

 141

 89

 56

 35

 71

 44

 28

 18

3.0

 0.50

 130

 81

 51

 32

 65

 41

 26

 16

Table A.1  NAC Wiring Requirements for Power Supply

NOTE:

Calculations are based on Direct-Current Resistance data for uncoated copper wire, per 

National Electrical Code (2005 Edition) Table 8, Conductor Properties.

Summary of Contents for FCPS-24FS6

Page 1: ...H1 P N 51883 H1 ECN 11 237 Document 51883 4 14 2011 Rev Field Charger Power Supply FCPS 24FS6 FCPS 24FS8 FCPS 24FS6E FCPS 24FS8E FCPS 24FS6C FCPS 24FS8C Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...oke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson children playing with matches especially in bedrooms smoking in bed and violent explosions 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 predeter mined rate or reaches a predetermined ...

Page 3: ...ny problems are anticipated or encoun tered 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 tr...

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Page 5: ...put Function 22 Auxiliary Power Control 23 3 2 5 Charger Enable Disable 23 3 2 6 Door Closers 23 Section 4 Trouble Supervision 25 4 1 Supervision via FACP Notification Appliance Circuit 25 4 1 1 Supervision of FACP to FCPS wiring 25 4 1 2 Supervision of FCPS 24FS Faults 25 4 1 3 Aux Trouble Relay AC Fail Relay 25 4 2 AC Loss Reporting Delay 26 Section 5 Applications 27 5 1 Controlling Four NACs Wi...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents 6 FCPS 24FS Series Instruction Manual P N 51883 H1 4 14 2011 Appendix A Wire Requirements 43 Index 44 ...

Page 7: ...dard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems CAN ULC S527 99 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems Other NEC Article 250 Grounding NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems Applicable Local and State Building Codes Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction LAHJ Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Other Fire Lite Documents Device Compatibi...

Page 8: ...an be used as remotely mounted power supplies and battery char gers to power four noncoded or coded NACs The Main FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel NAC s is connected to the remote power supply input circuit s When the control input circuit activates due to reverse polarity of the NAC from the FACP the power supply will activate its Notification Appliance Circuits During the inactive or nonalarm state...

Page 9: ...optional addressable control module 1 3 Start up Procedure 1 Configure the power supply jumpers as described in Jumpers on page 10 2 Install the power supply as described in Installation on page 14 3 Program the power supply as described in Programming Options on page 19 4 Wire the power supply circuits referring to the options described in Trouble Supervision on page 25 and the application exampl...

Page 10: ...wer is present Ground Fault yellow LED indicates a ground fault condition zero impedance to ground Battery Trouble yellow LED indicates low or no battery NAC Trouble yellow LED indicates a Notification Appliance Circuit trouble blinks once for Circuit 1 trouble twice for Circuit 2 trouble three times for Circuit 3 trouble and four times for Circuit 4 trouble Note that multiple circuits in trouble ...

Page 11: ...ACs using the optional ZNAC 4 Class A converter module OR Four resettable or nonresettable 24 VDC power outputs Refer to the Fire Lite Device Compatibility Document 15384 for listed compatible devices For wiring requirements refer to Wire Requirements on page 43 Trouble Relay Contact Rating TB5 Fail safe Form C relay normally energized transfers with loss of power 5 0 amps 24 VDC or 5 0 amps 30 VA...

Page 12: ... Closed Common JP1 Ground Fault Detection cut to disable see Note at bottom of the page JP2 JP3 Coded Noncoded Input Selection JP4 Supervised Battery Battery 18 AH 24 VDC Nonpower limited LEDs Charger Trouble AC Loss yellow NAC Trouble yellow Battery Trouble yellow Ground Fault yellow AC Power green SW1 Programming DIP Switches change switch settings only when all power AC DC is removed F1 Battery...

Page 13: ...20 During the inactive state the remote power supply supervises its NAC field wiring for short and open conditions If a fault is detected the power supply will enter a trouble condition and illumi nate the NAC Trouble LED When the NACs are activated the supervision is disabled and the cir cuits are no longer supervised except for short circuit conditions Supervision of other power supply faults su...

Page 14: ...on the board 2 Mark and predrill holes for the top two keyhole mounting bolts 3 Install two upper fasteners in the wall with the screw heads protruding approximately 4 Using the upper keyholes mount the backbox over the two screws 5 Mark the lower two holes remove the backbox from the wall and drill the mounting holes 6 Mount the backbox install the remaining fasteners and tighten all screws 7 Whe...

Page 15: ...g Installation Figure 2 2 Backbox Mounting Dimensions Bottom Height 15 00 38 10 cm 10 625 26 99 cm 0 75 1 9 cm 2 875 7 3 cm Backbox 14 5 36 8 cm Depth 3 050 7 75 cm Top 9 1 23 1 cm 2 7 6 86cm 1 125 2 868 cm Mounting Plate Pem Studs Backbox Mounting Holes fcpscabb wmf Ground Stud ...

Page 16: ...on module which mounts to connector J3 on the upper right side of the FCPS 24FS circuit board This module allows the FCPS 24FS6 or FCPS 24FS8 to support Style Z Class A Notification Appliance Circuits Figure 2 3 NAC Style Y Class B 4 7K ELR Horn Strobe Horn Strobe Horn Strobe Alarm Polarity Shown FCPS 24FS Circuit Board 24fsclsb wmf Figure 2 4 Style Z Class A NACs using ZNAC 4 Option Module ZNAC 4...

Page 17: ... circuit board The kit includes four female female and four male female standoffs as well as four mounting screws standoff standoff standoff standoff 24fsmodltpH wmf If the SLC device does not match the one in this figure refer to the SLC manual wiring conversion charts for leg acy and newer versions of the modules Module Installation 1 Remove FCPS 24FS main circuit board from mounting plate by re...

Page 18: ... cabinet through different conduits One such example of this is shown below Your specific application may require different conduit knockouts to be used Any conduit knock outs may be used For power limited applications use of conduit is optional Figure 2 5 Power limited Wiring Example AC Power Nonpower limited Output Circuits Power limited Circuits Relay Contacts Nonpower limited Circuit Input Cir...

Page 19: ...sing option DIP switch SW1 which is located in the lower center of the cir cuit board Refer to the following illustration for switch location and DIP switch placement in the ON and OFF positions Important Change DIP switch settings only when all power AC DC is removed Switches 1 through 7 shown in OFF Open position Switch 8 shown in ON Closed position Figure 3 1 Field Programming DIP Switches 24fs...

Page 20: ...t 2 Sync Input is ignored FCPS configured as Slave4 switch 3 ON NAC Outputs 1 2 are controlled by Control Input 1 and Outputs 3 42 are controlled by Control Input 2 Sync Input is monitored3 Only nonresettable Auxiliary Power is available from TB4 Terminals 9 10 Output 4 function follows DIP switch 8 setting 5 ON 6 OFF Split Temporal FCPS configured as Master switch 3 OFF Control Input 1 controls N...

Page 21: ...lave The FCPS power supply can be configured for Master or Slave Synchronization by setting DIP switch 3 ON for Slave or OFF for Master mode In some installations it is necessary to synchronize the flash timing of all strobes in the system for ADA compliance Strobes accomplish this by monitoring very short timing pulses on the NAC power which are created by an FACP with synchronization capability ...

Page 22: ...aults on page 25 for operation of internal NAC trouble relay in response to AC loss 3 2 4 Input Output Function DIP switches 5 and 6 are used to determine the Input Control circuits that will activate the four out put circuits and the function of the output circuits For example to configure a General Alarm operation in which Input Control Circuit 1 activates all four output NACs DIP switches 5 and...

Page 23: ...Circuit 4 as a door closer circuit which will provide a steady 24 VDC to door holders until an alarm or AC fail condition removes the power following a 10 second delay ON OFF Split Temporal FCPS configured as Master switch 3 OFF Control Input 1 controls NAC Outputs 1 2 and Control Input 2 controls Outputs 3 41 which will generate a Temporal code signal without sync Sync Input is ignored FCPS confi...

Page 24: ...24 FCPS 24FS Series Instruction Manual P N 51883 H1 4 14 2011 Notes ...

Page 25: ... cause a general NAC trou ble A field wiring fault on the NAC output of the power supply An AC fail condition at the power supply only if SW1 switch 4 is ON and a 2 hour delay has expired If SW1 switch 4 is OFF the Internal Trouble contact will not respond to an AC fail condition A battery fail condition at the power supply A battery charger fail on the power supply A ground fault condition on the...

Page 26: ...lly delayed in order to prevent multiple trans missions of AC loss and restoral thus allowing AC power to stabilize When a host FACP is pro grammed to delay AC loss reporting the FCPS 24FS must be configured to delay the reporting of AC fail This is accomplished by setting SW1 DIP switch 4 to the ON position This will prevent AC loss from being reported as a trouble condition for two hours Changin...

Page 27: ...be controlled from one input such as an addressable control module as illustrated in Figure 5 1 The control module can be powered from the FCPS 24FS auxiliary 24 VDC power output TB4 Terminals 9 10 and super vised by an EOL relay An addressable relay module programmed as an alarm output and a silenceable point can be used as a selective silence input NOTE The Relay Module is required only for this...

Page 28: ... module wiring supervision the ELR value is dependent on the module employed Figure 5 1 Controlling Four Outputs With One Input Control Module Relay Module EOL Power Supervision Relay EOLR 1 energized SLC SLC Style Z Class A Style Y Class B Use listed ELR 4 7K to terminate Style Y Class B NAC Note All NACs are supervised and power limited ZNAC 4 Option Module Output NAC 4 Output NAC 3 Output NAC 2...

Page 29: ... IN must be jumpered to Terminal 10 AUX The FACP will control the Selective Silence feature with this configuration If the terminals are not jumpered as indicated the horn portion of the horn strobes will be silenced at all times 5 2 Controlling Three NACs and One Door Holder With One Input In this application the power supply has been set as a master with synchronized outputs All four FCPS 24FS o...

Page 30: ...ble contacts at TB5 of the power supply can also be used for independent trouble monitoring 3 Do not loop wires under screw terminals Break wires to maintain proper supervision Figure 5 2 Controlling Three NACs and One Door Holder With One Input Style Z Class A Style Y Class B Door Holder Circuit 4 Output NAC 3 Output NAC 2 Output NAC 1 Use listed ELR 4 7K to terminate Style Y Class B NAC ELR not ...

Page 31: ...ent on the module employed 5 For a list of compatible devices refer to the Fire Lite Device Compatibility Document 15384 5 3 Split Temporal Mode of Operation In this application the power supply has been set as a master with two synchronized and two non synchronized outputs as determined by the Split Temporal mode feature Control Input 1 TB4 Terminals 3 4 is connected to an addressable control mod...

Page 32: ... Class A Style Y Class B Temporal Bell Circuit 4 Temporal Bell Circuit 3 Horn Strobe Circuit 2 Horn Strobe Circuit 1 Use listed ELR 4 7K to terminate Style Y Class B NAC ELR not required for Style Z Class A NAC Note All NACs are supervised and power limited ZNAC 4 Option Module SW1 Switch Settings 1 2 sync any setting but OFF OFF 3 OFF master 4 OFF no AC Fail reporting delay 5 ON 6 OFF 7 OFF charg...

Page 33: ...vices refer to the Device Compatibility Document 5 4 Remote Supply With Resettable and Nonresettable Power The FCPS 24FS can be used as a remote stand alone power supply to provide power to any devices that require filtered resettable or nonresettable power The FCPS 24FS6 can provide up to 4 amps of continuous current and the FCPS 24FS8 can provide up to 6 amps of continuous current The power supp...

Page 34: ... relay must be connected between TB4 Terminals 5 6 The Normally Closed when energized power supervision relay contact must be in series with the End of Line Resistor referred to in note 1 3 Do not loop wires under screw terminals Break wires to maintain proper supervision 4 For a list of compatible devices refer to the Fire Lite Device Compatibility Document 15384 Figure 5 4 Remote Power Supply Ap...

Page 35: ... OUT4 NAC4 OUT3 NAC3 OUT2 NAC2 OUT1 NAC1 AUX IN2 IN2 OUT1 OUT1 IN1 IN1 SYNC IN SYNC IN AUX NO NC AUX TBL COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 ELR TB4 JP3 J3 TB5 TB2 JP1 JP2 OUT4 NAC4 OUT3 NAC3 OUT2 NAC2 OUT1 NAC1 AUX IN2 IN2 OUT1 OUT1 IN1 IN1 SYNC IN SYNC IN AUX NO NC AUX TBL COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 ELR Standby Polarity Shown FCPS 24FS SW1 Switch Settings 1 2 sync ...

Page 36: ...ation Appliance Circuit extender only The TB2 terminals cannot be configured as auxiliary power outputs The host FACP must monitor for all ground fault conditions The Ground Fault Detection circuit on the FCPS 24FS power supply must be disabled by cutting jumper JP1 TB4 JP3 J3 TB5 TB2 JP1 JP2 OUT4 NAC4 OUT3 NAC3 OUT2 NAC2 OUT1 NAC1 AUX IN2 IN2 OUT1 OUT1 IN1 IN1 SYNC IN SYNC IN AUX NO NC AUX TBL CO...

Page 37: ...he FCPS 24FS power supply must be connected to the negative battery terminal of the host FACP Host FACP FCPS Power Supply Battery Battery NAC Outputs only Cut JP1 24fsCanadiantpH wmf If the SLC device does not match the one in this figure refer to the SLC man ual wiring conversion charts for legacy and newer versions of the modules ...

Page 38: ...onnection to a separate dedicated AC branch circuit which must be labeled FIRE ALARM This branch circuit must connect to the line side of the main power feed of the protected premises No other non fire alarm equipment may be powered from the fire alarm branch circuit The branch circuit wire must run continuously without any disconnect devices from the power source to the power supply Overcurrent p...

Page 39: ... are given in amperes A Table 6 2 shows how to convert milliamperes and microamperes to full amperes 6 3 2 How to Calculate System Current Draw Use Table 6 3 on page 40 to calculate current draws as follows 1 Enter the quantity of devices in all three columns 2 Enter the current draw where required Refer to the Fire Lite Device Compatibility Document for compatible devices and their current draws ...

Page 40: ...n page 41 Device Type Calculate Column 1 Primary Non Fire Alarm Current amps Calculate Column 2 Primary Fire Alarm Current amps Calculation Column 3 Secondary Non Fire Alarm Current amps Qty X current draw Total Qty X current draw Total Qty X current draw Total Main Circuit Board 1 X 0 091 1 X 0 145 1 X 0 065 Power Supervision Relay X 0 025 X 0 025 X 0 025 NAC Output 1 X NAC Output 2 X NAC Output ...

Page 41: ...rietary Fire Alarm Systems require 24 hours of standby power followed by 5 minutes in alarm 6 4 2 Selecting and Locating Batteries Select batteries that meet or exceed the total ampere hours calculated in Table 6 4 The power sup ply can charge batteries in the 7 AH to 18 AH range The power supply cabinet is capable of hous ing batteries up to 7 AH Batteries larger than 7 AH require the BB 17F or o...

Page 42: ...42 FCPS 24FS Series Instruction Manual P N 51883 H1 4 14 2011 Notes ...

Page 43: ... solid AWG 14 solid AWG 16 solid AWG 18 solid AWG 12 solid AWG 14 solid AWG 16 solid AWG 18 solid 0 25 6 00 1554 977 613 386 777 489 307 193 0 5 3 00 777 489 307 193 389 244 153 97 0 75 2 00 518 326 204 129 259 163 102 64 1 0 1 50 389 244 153 97 194 122 77 48 1 25 1 20 311 195 123 77 155 98 61 39 1 5 1 00 259 163 102 64 130 81 51 32 1 75 0 86 222 140 88 55 111 70 44 28 2 0 0 75 194 122 77 48 97 61...

Page 44: ...ble 8 battery charger trouble LED 10 C cabinet see also backbox 15 capacity battery 11 charge current maximum 11 charger trouble 8 LED 10 circuit board layout 12 Class A Converter Module 16 see also ZNAC 4 8 Class B see also Style Y 8 Coded Input 10 Coded Noncoded Input Selection 10 coding NAC 8 compatibility input circuit 8 control circuit 8 current 11 see also input circuit 11 voltage 11 current...

Page 45: ...EC power limited wiring requirements 18 NFPA Style see also Style 8 nonalarm state 8 Noncoded Input 10 nonresettable power 23 Notification Appliance Circuit see also NAC 8 O output circuit types 11 maximum current 3 0 amps 11 output circuit current 11 maximum current 8 see also NAC output 11 Style 11 voltage rating 11 output power 8 P Power nonresettable 8 resettable 8 power supply board layout dr...

Page 46: ... Series Instruction Manual P N 51883 H1 4 14 2011 W Z Index contact rating 11 trouble supervision 8 troubles 25 power supply 8 W wiring 9 AC power 10 power limited 18 Z ZNAC 4 16 see also Class A Converter Module 8 ...

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