Key Features
Minimum
System
Configurations
4 Installation—Installing the FC-2000
System expansion must comply with the:
physical limitations of the cabinet configuration
electrical limitations of the system power supply
capacity of the secondary power source (standby batteries)
See this section for a description of the various optional modules, and the
Installation section of this document for installation information.
The FC-2000 has the following important features:
Distributed microprocessor electronics using latest technology
Field programmable in minutes using front panel touch switches
Large system capacity, conventional or addressable/intelligent devices
Voice alarm options with solid state messages
Extensive line of serial annunciators
Manual On/Off/Disable control for all indicating appliance circuits
and control relays
Plug-in terminal blocks for ease of field wiring
Walk test any portion of system while remainder provides fire
protection
Liquid crystal display and printer options
The following FC-2000 components are required for compliance with
NFPA standards 71 and 72:
1. BE-2000 Basic Equipment Package, which includes:
CPU-2000 Central Processor Module, VP-1 Vented Dress Panel,
BP-3 Battery Dress Panel, CHS-4 Chassis, interconnecting cables,
and instruction manuals
2. An IZM-8 Initiating Zone Module for up to eight Style B initiating
device circuits or an AIM-200 Addressable Intelligent Module for up
198 addressable devices
3. Main Power Supply (MPS-24A or MPS-24B)
4. Standby Batteries--Refer to the Calculating Power Supply
Requirements section of this document.
5. Cabinet (CAB-A3, B3, C3 or D3)
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