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- Page 1 PN: 51883:B ECN 02-609 Field Charger/Power Supply FCPS-24FS6 FCPS-24FS8 Document #51883 12/04/02 Revision:...
- Page 2 While a fire alarm system may lower insurance Fire Alarm System Limitations rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warn- alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a prede- ing devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification termined rate or reaches a predetermined level.
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Page 3: Installation Precautions
Installation Precautions Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light- of power before servicing. - Page 4 Notes FCPS-24FS PN 51883:B 12/04/02...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SECTION 1: System Overview ..........................8 1.1: General ................................8 1.2: Features ...............................8 1.3: Start-up Procedure............................9 1.4: Jumpers................................10 1.4.1: Jumper JP1 - Ground Fault Detection....................10 1.4.2: Jumpers JP2 and JP3: Coded/Noncoded Input Selection ......................10 1.5: LED Indicators ............................10 1.6: Specifications ..............................11 1.7: General ................................13 SECTION 2: Installation ............................14 2.1: Backbox Mounting............................14... - Page 6 Notes FCPS-24FS PN 51883:B 12/04/02...
- Page 7 It is imperative that the installer understand the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be familiar with the standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies: • Underwriters Laboratories Standards • NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents. NFPA Standards NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 70 National Electrical Code...
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Page 8: Section 1: System Overview
System Overview SECTION 1 The FCPS-24FS6 is a 6 amp power supply and the FCPS-24FS8 is an 8 amp power supply. Each FCPS-24FS power supply is a compact, cost-effective, remote power supply and battery charger which provides ADA compatible strobe synchronization. -
Page 9: Start-Up Procedure
System Overview • Maximum total short term current (one hour maximum): ✓ 6.0 amps for FCPS-24FS6 ✓ 8.0 amps for FCPS-24FS8 • Integral supervised battery charger for lead acid batteries only • Capable of charging 7.0 AH to 18.0 AH (Amp Hour) batteries •... -
Page 10: Jumpers
System Overview Jumpers 1.4 Jumpers CAUTION! Remove all power (AC & DC) before cutting or moving any jumpers. 1.4.1 Jumper JP1 - Ground Fault Detection Jumper JP1 is located in the top right section of the power supply circuit board. Cutting JP1 will disable ground fault detection by the power supply. -
Page 11: Specifications
✓ Maximum for any one circuit - 3.0 amps ✓ Maximum total continuous current for all output: FCPS-24FS6 - 4.0 amps FCPS-24FS8 - 6.0 amps ✓ Maximum total short term current (one hour maximum) for all outputs: FCPS-24FS6 - 6.0 amps FCPS-24FS8 - 8.0 amps... - Page 12 System Overview Specifications Power-limited, Supervised in NAC Mode with Jumpers JP5, JP6, JP7 & JP8 in positions shown below Nonpower-limited To Transformer #1 NAC/Out 1 + To Transformer #2 NAC/Out 1 - Trouble Relay NAC/Out 2 + Form-C Fail-safe NAC/Out 2 - Supervised (shown energized) NAC/Out 3 +...
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Page 13: General
General System Overview 1.7 General The FCPS may be used in a number of different applications. It may be used as a remotely-mounted power supply and battery charger where it can provide up to four coded or noncoded, synchronized or nonsynchronized NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits). -
Page 14: Section 2: Installation
Installation Backbox Mounting Installation SECTION 2 Carefully unpack the system and check for shipping damage. Select a location for the cabinet that is in a clean, dry, vibration-free area where extreme temperatures are not encountered. The area should be readily accessible with sufficient room to easily install and maintain the power supply. - Page 15 Backbox Mounting Installation 2.875” (7.3 cm) Depth = 3.050” Backbox = 14.5” (7.75 cm) (36.8 cm) 0.75” (1.9 cm) 2.7” (6.86cm) 9.1” (23.1 cm) Ground Stud 10.625” (26.99 cm) Height=15.00” Mounting Plate Pem Studs (38.10 cm) Backbox Mounting Holes 1.125” (2.868 cm) Bottom Figure 2.2 Backbox Mounting Dimensions FCPS-24FS...
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Page 16: Nac Circuit Wiring
The ZNAC-4 is an optional Class A conversion 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. Horn Strobes... -
Page 17: Addressable Module Mounting
Addressable Module Mounting Installation 2.3 Addressable Module Mounting The FCPS-24FS has been designed to allow the mounting of an addressable control, relay or monitor module on the main circuit board inside the power supply cabinet with the module status LED visible through the closed door. This allows power to be fed from the FCPS-24FS Auxiliary Power output directly to the module, if needed, without running the power wires outside the cabinet. -
Page 18: Nec Power-Limited Wiring Requirements
Installation NEC Power-limited Wiring Requirements 2.4 NEC Power-limited Wiring Requirements Power-limited and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. All power-limited circuit wiring must remain at least 0.25” away from any nonpower-limited circuit wiring. Furthermore, all power-limited circuit wiring and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must enter and exit the cabinet through different conduits. -
Page 19: Section 3: Programming Options
NEC Power-limited Wiring Requirements Programming Options Programming Options SECTION 3 This section describes the programming options available via DIP switch settings. The FCPS can be field programmed using option DIP switch SW1 which is located in the lower center of the circuit board. Refer to the following illustration for switch location and DIP switch placement in the ON and OFF positions. -
Page 20: Dip Switch Settings
Programming Options DIP Switch Settings 3.1 DIP Switch Settings The following table lists the FCPS programmable features and the switch settings required to select a particular feature. A detailed description of each feature is presented in the following pages. Table 3.1 DIP Switch Settings SW1 DIP Switch This switch works in conjunction with switch 2 to determine the Strobe Synchronization Type 1 OFF, 2 OFF = no sync (steady +24V) -
Page 21: Programmable Features Description
Programmable Features Description Programming Options 3.2 Programmable Features Description 3.2.1 Synchronization Type Selection Synchronization is a feature that controls the activation of notification appliances in such a way that all devices will turn on and off at exactly the same time. This is particularly critical when activating strobes which must be synchronized to avoid random activation and a potential hazard or confusion. -
Page 22: 4: Input/Output Function
Programming Options Programmable Features Description 3.2.4 Input/Output Function DIP switches 5 and 6 are used to determine the Input Control circuits that will activate the four output 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 6 are both set to the OFF position. -
Page 23: 5: Charger Enable/Disable
Programmable Features Description Programming Options 3.2.5 Charger Enable/Disable The FCPS-24FS battery charger can be disabled to accommodate an external battery charger. Setting DIP switch 7 to the default setting of OFF will enable the battery charger. Setting DIP switch 7 to the ON position will disable the charger. It should only be disabled if an external battery charger is being used for the FCPS-24FS. -
Page 24: Section 4: Trouble Supervision
Trouble Supervision Supervision via FACP Notification Appliance Circuit Trouble Supervision SECTION 4 4.1 Supervision via FACP Notification Appliance Circuit 4.1.1 Supervision of FACP to FCPS wiring The FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) supervises the connection between itself and the FCPS-24FS via the control panels NAC End-of-Line Resistor (ELR). The ELR must be installed at the FCPS end of the circuit, after the last notification appliance on the circuit. -
Page 25: 3: Trouble Relay
AC Loss Reporting Delay Trouble Supervision 4.1.3 Trouble Relay The FCPS-24FS power supply has one fail-safe Form-C trouble relay located at TB5. The contacts can be monitored by an FACP input circuit or an addressable monitor module. The following trouble conditions will cause the normally energized trouble relay to change states regardless of whether the panel is in alarm or standby: •... -
Page 26: Section 5: Applications
Applications Controlling Four NACs With One Input and Selective Silence Applications SECTION 5 5.1 Controlling Four NACs With One Input and Selective Silence In this application, the power supply has been set as a master with synchronized outputs and selective silence (see SW1 switch settings in following illustration). All four FCPS-24FS output circuits, which are shown as NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits), can be controlled from one input such as an addressable control module as illustrated in Figure 5.1. - Page 27 Controlling Four NACs With One Input and Selective Silence Applications Notes: The following notes apply to Figure 5.1 on page 26. 1. When the FCPS-24FS power supply is in an inactive state (control module not active), a trouble on the power supply will result in an open circuit condition on the control module output circuit (monitored by End-of-Line Resistor across TB4, Terminals 5 &...
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Page 28: Controlling Three Nacs And One Door Holder With One Input
Applications Controlling Three NACs and One Door Holder With One Input 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 output circuits, three NACs and one door holder, can be controlled from one input such as an addressable control module as illustrated in Figure 5.2. - Page 29 Controlling Three NACs and One Door Holder With One Input Applications Notes: The following notes apply to Figure 5.2 on page 28. 1. The Output 4 door holder circuit will deactivate 60 seconds after Control Input #1 is activated or AC power is lost. 2.
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Page 30: Split Temporal Mode Of Operation
Applications Split Temporal Mode of Operation 5.3 Split Temporal Mode of Operation In this application, the power supply has been set as a master with two synchronized and two nonsynchronized outputs as determined by the Split Temporal mode feature. Control Input #1 (TB4, Terminals 3 & 4) is connected to an addressable control module which will cause the synchronized power supply output circuits 1 &... - Page 31 Split Temporal Mode of Operation Applications Notes: The following notes apply to Figure 5.3 on page 30. 1. When the FCPS-24FS power supply is in an inactive state (control module not active), a trouble on the power supply will result in an open circuit condition on the control module output circuit (monitored by End-of-Line Resistor across Terminals 5 &...
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Page 32: Remote Supply With Resettable And 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 supply must be set for Split Alarm mode. - Page 33 Remote Supply With Resettable and Nonresettable Power Applications Notes: The following notes apply to Figure 5.4 on page 32. 1. An End-of-Line Resistor must be installed between TB5, Terminal 1 (trouble relay common) and the monitor module input circuit for module wiring supervision (the ELR value is dependent on the module employed).
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Page 34: Door Release Service For All Four Outputs
TB5. Any power supply trouble will cause the contacts to change states. 4. A maximum of 4.0 amps from the FCPS-24FS-6 and 6.0 amps from the FCPS-24FS8 may be drawn continuously for holding doors 5. For a list of compatible devices, refer to the Device Compatibility Document 6. -
Page 35: Multiple Synchronized Fcps-24Fs Power Supplies
Multiple Synchronized FCPS-24FS Power Supplies Applications 5.6 Multiple Synchronized FCPS-24FS Power Supplies In this application, multiple FCPS-24FS power supplies, configured as Slave units, are connected to a master FACP NAC programmed for synchronized output. Each power supply should be set for synchronization which matches the FACP programming. -
Page 36: Multiple Cascaded & Synchronized Fcps-24Fs Power Supplies
Applications Multiple Cascaded & Synchronized FCPS-24FS Power Supplies 5.7 Multiple Cascaded & Synchronized FCPS-24FS Power Supplies In this application, multiple FCPS-24FS power supplies, configured as Slave units, are cascaded from a power supply which is connected to a master FACP NAC programmed for synchronized output. -
Page 37: Section 6: Power Supply Requirements
Overview Power Supply Requirements Power Supply Requirements SECTION 6 Overview This section contains instructions and tables for calculating power supply currents in alarm and standby conditions. This is a four-step process, consisting of the following: 1. Calculating the total amount of AC branch circuit current required to operate the system 2. -
Page 38: Calculating The System Current Draw
Use Table 6.3 on page 39 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 draw 3. - Page 39 Calculating the System Current Draw Power Supply Requirements Table 6.3 contains three columns for calculating current draws. For each column, calculate the current and enter the total (in amperes) in the bottom row. When finished, copy the totals from Calculation Column 2 and Calculation Column 3 to Table 6.4 on page 40. Table 6.3 System Current Draw Calculations Device Type Calculate Column 1...
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Page 40: Calculating The Battery Size
Power Supply Requirements Calculating the Battery Size 6.4 Calculating the Battery Size Use Table 6.4 to calculate the total Standby and Alarm load in ampere hours (AH). This total load determines the battery size (in AH) required to support the power supply under the loss of AC power. - Page 41 ELR 24 current 11 voltage 11 faults 24 Auxiliary Power Control FCPS-24FS6 8 see also resettable or nonresettable power 22 FCPS-24FS8 8 Features 8 backbox dimensions 15 filtered power 8 battery float charge voltage 11 capacity 11 Form-C...
- Page 42 Index battery/charger trouble 10 Charger Trouble 10 secondary power Ground Fault 10 see also battery 11 NAC Trouble 10 Specific Application Power LED indicators 10 see also Auxiliary Power 11 specifications 11 mounting Startup Procedure 9 see also installation 14 strobe synchronization 9 Style see also NFPA Style 8...
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Page 43: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty The manufacturer warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service. Products are date-stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of the manufacturer is to repair or replace, at its option, free of charge for parts and labor, any part which is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. - Page 44 World Headquarters One Fire-Lite Place, Northford, CT 06472-1653 USA 203-484-7161 • Fax 203-484-7118 www.firelite.com...