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Rev. C | 2021.12
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Flexible Control System Controllers
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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 Flexible Control System Controllers www.critical-environment.com...
  • Page 2 FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 NEED MORE INFORMATION? This is the FCS Installation Manual for the FCS Flexible Control System. For more detailed information, including the following topics, please refer to the FCS Operation Manual: • Modbus / BACnet Setup •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 POLICIES ......................5 1.1 Important Note ......................... 5 1.2 Warranty Policy ......................... 5 1.3 Service Policy ..........................6 1.4 Copyrights and Registered Trademarks ................6 1.5 Disclaimer ..........................7 1.6 Revisions ............................
  • Page 4 6.17 Wiring Internal Relay Connections ..................31 6.18 Wiring Remote Relay Connections (RLY-4 and RLY-8) ..........32 6.19 Wiring RDM Remote Display Connections ..............33 6.20 Wired Example of an FCS Gas Detection System ............35 7 BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION ................36 7.1 Navigating the Menu Structure ....................36 7.2 Accessing the Menu with Passcodes ................36...

  • Page 5: Policies

    __________________________________________________________ 1.2 Warranty Policy Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. warrants the products we manufacture (excluding sensors, battery packs, batteries, pumps, and filters) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase from our facility.

  • Page 6: Service Policy

    FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data. 1.3 Service Policy CETCI maintains an instrument service facility at the factory. Some CETCI distributors / agents may also have repair facilities;...

  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual 1.5 Disclaimer Under no circumstances will CETCI be liable for any claims, losses or damages resulting from or arising out of the repair or modification of this equipment by a party other than...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    (in various combinations), using Modbus® RTU RS-485 or 4-20 mA analog input. The FCS is available in 4 channel, 8 channel, 32 channel and 128 channel models with either Modbus® RTU RS-485 WAN output or with BACnet® MS/TP RS-485 WAN output for communicating with a Building Automation System (BAS).

  • Page 9: Instrument Specifications

    • The FCS can be connected to a remote strobe/horn combo, an RDM Remote Display Module, and the following peripheral devices: LNK-AO Analog Output, LNK-AI Analog Input, LNK-XT Network Extender, RLY-4 Remote Relay, RLY-8 Remote Relay and RPS- 24VDC Remote Power Supply.
  • Page 10 FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 - Modbus® RTU RS-485 or BACnet® MS/TP to BAS - 4 or 8 internal 4-20 mA analog outputs (Option -AO or -2AO) Outputs - Remote and Peripheral devices on a Modbus® RTU RS-485 network - 2 drive outputs for strobe/horn (0.5 Amp @ 24 VDC)

  • Page 11: Maximums By Model

    -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity 15 - 90% RH non-condensing CERTIFICATION Models: FCS-M-xx, FCS-B-x, FCS-4-M-xx, FCS-4-B-xx, FCS-8-M-xx, FCS-8-B-xx, FCS-32-M-xx, FCS-32-B-xx S/N: FCS4M1603B00001 (example) Rating: 90-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 75 W CERTIFIED FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK & ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARD ONLY. LA CERTIFICATION ACNOR COUVRE UNIQUEMENT LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET D’INCENDIE...

  • Page 12: Enclosure Dimensions

    (10.0”) 113 mm (4.44”) 4 LIST OF COMPATIBLE DEVICES NOTE: The FCS does not have any internal gas sensors. It is strictly a controller that can accept digital and analog inputs (ie. transmitters and other remote and/or peripheral devices). Analog and/or Digital...
  • Page 13 Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual , NH , CO, NO , CLO Various - Infrared, O, CH Electrochemical, CGAS-D Digital Modbus® S, HCl, HCN, NO, O Catalytic, Solid , SIH , SO , CH State TVOCs, Refrigerants...

  • Page 14: Instrument Features

    FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 5 INSTRUMENT FEATURES 5.1 Front Exterior Enclosure         NUMBER FEATURE FUNCTION 1/4 VGA full colour resistive touch LCD display,  Display indicates controller operation ...

  • Page 15: Interior System Layout (Bottom) Shown With Options -Ai And Ao Installed

    Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual 5.2 Interior System Layout (Bottom) Shown with Options -AI and -AO Installed             NUMBER FEATURE FUNCTION Two connections for a remote 24 VDC horn ...

  • Page 16: Interior System Layout (Door)

    FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 Connections for Modbus® transmitters and/  LAN Terminals or peripheral devices  LAN End of Line Jumper 120 ohm line termination Relay Terminals Four SPDT relays, rated 5 amps @ 240 V...

  • Page 17: Optional Internal Analog Inputs And Analog Outputs (Options -Ai And -Ao)

    5.4 Optional Internal Analog Inputs and Analog Outputs (Options -AI and -AO)) The FCS does not have any internal analog inputs or analog outputs without the optional -AI and -AO boards installed. These boards are independent of each other and plug into the main FCS board.

  • Page 18: Installation

    6.4 Location of System Installation The FCS should be installed on a flat vertical surface using the four 0.175” (4.4 mm) diameter mounting holes in the corners of the enclosure that are provided. This will help maintain the water tight status of the enclosure.

  • Page 19: Wet Environment Considerations

    6.4.1 Wet Environment Considerations If the FCS is to be installed in a potential hose-down application or any application whereby liquid could be directed towards the buzzer, the FCS should be ordered with an optional watertight door mounted buzzer (factory installed).

  • Page 20: Standard Enclosure Mounting Components

    FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 6.5 Standard Enclosure Mounting Components 6.5.1 Enclosure Interior Base         NUMBER FUNCTION Molded-in mounting holes  Conduit entry points  6.5.2 Enclosure Top and Bottom The top and bottom of the enclosure are identical, each offering molded-in mounting holes and three conduit entry points.

  • Page 21: Wiring Power Supply Connections

     6.6 Wiring Power Supply Connections The FCS requires a 90 - 240 VAC power supply (line voltage power). This source should be on an independent breaker that is properly marked. Very carefully, drill out one or more of the PVC conduit entry hole plugs located on the top, bottom or back of the system enclosure base.

  • Page 22: Wiring A Remote Power Supply (Rps-24Vdc)

    As a general rule, the FCS Controller will supply up to 65 watts of power. The total number of transmitters that can be powered by the FCS without a remote power supply will depend on the number...

  • Page 23: Wiring Internal Analog Outputs (Option -Ao)

    (Option -AO) on the main board. Option -AO and Option -2AO are factory installed at the time of order. The FCS provides 24 VDC (low voltage power) to the Analog Output Terminal on the optional -AO board, which can accommodate up to a total of eight internal analog outputs, if two...
  • Page 24 Four-conductor, 16 gauge, stranded wire / cable shielded in conduit should be used when connecting the FCS to an analog output device. If the device is being powered by the FCS, the voltage supplied by the FCS Controller to each remote analog device should measure approximately 24 VDC nominal at the device.

  • Page 25: Wiring Internal Analog Inputs (Option -Ai)

    FCS - Installation Manual 6.10 Wiring Internal Analog Inputs (Option -AI) The FCS does not have any internal analog inputs unless the optional Analog Input board has been installed (Option -AI) on the main board. Option -AI and Option -2AI are factory installed at the time of order.
  • Page 26 FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 Commonly used wire colours for positive, negative and analog VDC wires are: • Red for positive (+) 24 VDC power • Black for negative (-) Ground • White or Green for analog signal Option -AI board to CGAS-A Analog Gas Detector NOTE: DO NOT USE solid-core wire for connection to wiring terminal strip.

  • Page 27: Wiring Lnk-Ao Peripheral Device (Additional Analog Outputs)

    If more than four (or eight) analog outputs are required, one or more LNK-AO Peripheral Devices may be connected to the FCS. Each LNK-AO Peripheral Device offers four analog outputs and connects to the FCS through the LAN Terminal on the main board. Multiple LNK-AO Peripheral Devices can be connected to each other in a daisy-chain fashion.

  • Page 28: Wiring Digital Inputs (Lpt-P And Lpt-M Transmitters)

    6.13 Wiring Digital Inputs (CGAS-D, LPT-P & LPT-M Transmitters) FCS LAN Terminal The FCS provides 24 VDC (low voltage power) at the two LAN Terminals on the main board. Each LAN terminal offers an A and B connection. Multiple digital transmitters must be connected to each other in a daisy-chain fashion to ensure robust data communications.

  • Page 29: Wiring Lnk-Xt Network Extender Peripheral Device Connections

    Four-conductor, 16 gauge, stranded wire / cable must be shielded when connecting to digital transmitters. The voltage supplied by the FCS Controller to the remote digital transmitter should measure approximately 24 VDC nominal at the transmitter(s). If this voltage is not attained after installation, the wrong gauge wire may have been used or the wiring run is too long.

  • Page 30: Wiring To Building Automation System (Bas)

    Manual. 6.15 Wiring to a Building Automation System (BAS) The WAN Terminal is used to connect the FCS to a Building Automation System (BAS) or other type monitoring system or control panel. Refer to Section 5.2 Interior System Layout (Bottom) for the location of the WAN Terminal.

  • Page 31: Wiring Remote Strobe/Horn Using Output Terminal

    Relays are “common” to channels (activated by multiple alarm conditions). The FCS has four SPDT dry contact relays rated MAX 5A at 240 VAC or 30 VDC each. These relays can be used to control fan starters or coils used for HVAC equipment. The contacts can also be used for signaling other equipment like fire panels or alarm systems.

  • Page 32: Wiring Remote Relay Connections (Rly-4 And Rly-8)

    Rev. C | 2021.12 relay coils are normally energized in non-alarm state for failsafe operation. If required, the FCS can be configured for normal Relay operation. Refer to the FCS Operation Manual for more information. NOTE: DO NOT USE solid core wire for connection to relay terminal strip. Use stranded wire only.

  • Page 33: Wiring Rdm Remote Display Connections

    NOTE: The remote relays are in addition to the four internal relays that come standard with each FCS model. One or more Remote Relay devices can be wired directly to the FCS, followed by digital transmitters connected in a daisy-chain configuration or they can be wired anywhere along the digital network in a daisy-chain configuration as required.
  • Page 34 FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 Once the RDM Remote Display is wired to the FCS, the controller needs to be told that the RDM exists as a remote device. This is done at the controller. Refer to the FCS Operation Manual for instructions.

  • Page 35: Wired Example Of An Fcs Gas Detection System

    Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual 6.20 Wired Example of an FCS Gas Detection System © 2021 All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice.

  • Page 36: Basic System Operation

    7.1 Navigating the Menu Structure The FCS has a 1/4 VGA full colour resistive touch LCD display. A certain amount of pressure is required to engage the buttons, as is a certain length of time. To indicate the button has acknowledged the pressure, it will turn colour as you press it and upon release will return to normal.
  • Page 37 • Enable / Disable Analog Output *Not all passcodes or passcode menu items are listed or described in this manual. For information on the menu items that do not appear in this manual, refer to the FCS Operation Manual. © 2021 All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice.

  • Page 38: Power Up And Warm-Up

    This process reduces the possibility of corrupting the SD card and the configuration of the FCS if the power is interrupted during start-up and the device is forced to reboot before initializing.
  • Page 39 FCS - Installation Manual Channel Status Bar Operation The Channel Status Bar on the main display of the FCS shows a summary of the status of the channels. If the channels are in different statuses, it will display the highest status from left to right and indicate the number of items that have that status.
  • Page 40 FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 STEL/TWA/IDLH disabled STEL/TWA/IDLH enabled NOTE: If the STEL, TWA and IDLH alarm levels have been enabled, they will appear on the screen as well. See Section 13 STEL and TWA Settings for more information.
  • Page 41 The FCS may also have remote relays (RLY-4 and/or RLY-8) connected to it. The Relay Status Bar on the main display of the FCS shows a summary of the status of the relays, which includes the internal relays, remote relays and any remote strobes and horns. If the relays are in different statuses, it will display the three most important statuses in order from left to right.
  • Page 42 FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 To view information about each individual relay, press on the icon on the Relay Status Bar indicated by the circle above and a more detailed screen will appear. Use the + and - buttons to scroll through page by page. Press the HOME button to return to the home screen.
  • Page 43 Peripherals and Remote Devices Status Bar Operation The Peripherals Status Bar on the main display of the FCS shows a summary of the status of the analog outputs, which includes the internal and any remote LNK-AO devices or Modbus®...

  • Page 44: Channel, Scrolling Display

    FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 NOTE: You can temporarily view the details of the FCS (model number, device type, serial number, firmware revision, etc.) and the date and time of day by pressing on the “i” button on the home screen display.

  • Page 45: Test Menu Functions

    NOTE: The Silencing functionality applies to ALL relays that have been configured as silenceable. However, it is intended for AUDIBLE devices (horns, integral buzzer, etc.) directly connected to the FCS or the relays (including the RLY-4 or RLY-8); but any relay can be configured as silenceable.

  • Page 46: Test Audible (Buzzer)

    FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 The maximum length of time each test can be set to last is 1 hour. The range that can be set is 0 seconds to 60 minutes. When the test starts, it will continue as long as the time was set. You can exit the Test menu without affecting the time.

  • Page 47: Test Strobe

    Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual 7.6.2 Test Strobe NOTE: Before testing the strobe, warn people in the vicinity of where the strobe will be seen so it does not cause unnecessary distress or response. In Test menu (passcode 1), press on Test Strobe.

  • Page 48: Test Analog Outputs

    7.7 Recalibrating the Display to Improve Response The FCS has a 1/4 VGA full colour resistive touch LCD display. A certain amount of pressure is required to engage the buttons, as is a certain length of time. If the touch response is not working as well as it used to, you can recalibrate the display.

  • Page 49: Basic Settings And Configurations

    Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual Follow the directions until the process is complete. When you exit the screen calibration, the system will go through a 10 second countdown and then display the home screen. 8 BASIC SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATIONS 8.1 Factory Default Settings...

  • Page 50: Set Clock

    The Basic menu allows you to set parameters such as the date and time, data logging ® sample rate, Modbus ID and baud rates (or BACnet® ID and baud rate if an FCS-B model). 8.2 Set Clock Allows you to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 51: How To Clear A Data Logging Failure Fault

    Put in the SD card or fix the position of the card and close the slot door. Power the FCS back on and make sure data logigng is Enabled.

  • Page 52: Configure Rdm Remote Display(S)

    Controller, such as a refrigeration application where there are two entrances to the chiller room. This setting allows you to tell the FCS how many RDMs are connected to it, choose the display mode and a scroll rate.

  • Page 53: Enable / Disable Channels

    Push and hold the button on the FCS circuit board until the buzzer chirps (approximately a count of 10), let go and the FCS will do a restart. Restarting the FCS only resets the FCS, the transmitters and peripherals are not affected.

  • Page 54: Enable / Disable Relays, Audible, Horns And Strobes

    9 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 9.1 Top Mounted Strobe (Option -L) High powered, red LED flashing beacon factory installed on the top of the FCS enclosure. Offers excellent flash intensity, durable vibration resistant construction and a long life 100,000 hour LED technology. Made of tough Lexan welded to the base to completely seal out moisture.

  • Page 55: Manual Shutoff Switch (Option -Sw)

    Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual Voltage 10 - 30 VDC Power 0.3 W Size 6.1 cm dia x 13 cm H / 2.4 in dia x 5.2 in H Lens Colour Red (other colours may be available upon request)

  • Page 56: Enclosure Door Lock And Keys (Option -Dl)

    FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 9.3 Enclosure Door Lock and Keys (Option -DL) The optional door lock is factory installed at the time of order. Together with the password protected menus, the lock prevents unauthorized access and eliminates tampering within the system.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    After a change in configuration, it is recommended to do a restart of the FCS. Push and hold the button on the FCS circuit board until the buzzer chirps (approximately a count of 12), let go and the FCS will do a restart.
  • Page 58 FCS - Installation Manual Rev. C | 2021.12 NOTES © 2021 All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice.
  • Page 59 Rev. C | 2021.12 FCS - Installation Manual NOTES © 2021 All rights reserved. Data subject to change without notice.
  • Page 60 SAFER AIR EVERYWHERE. www.critical-enviroment.com FCS20211221-C Unit 145, 7391 Vantage Way, Delta, BC V4G 1M3 Canada Tel: +1.604.940.8741 Toll Free: +1.877.940.8741 © 2021 Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Data in this publication may change without notice.

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