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5 Installing FACU Components
This chapter describes installation procedures that apply directly to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACU) as well as each step of the host
panel installation for the ES-PS configuration. Before beginning the installation, review the next few pages to get a sense of the types of
bays and modules that make up the FACU.
Important:
Verify FACU System Programmer, Executive, and Option Card Software compatibility when installing, or replacing system components.
Refer to the Technical Support Information and Downloads website for compatibility information.
5.1 Introduction to the FACU
4100 FACUs are back boxes that contain the CPU, operator interface, FACU power supply, the power distribution module, the power
distribution interface, backup batteries, and any additional modules that the panel requires.
The FACU is the central hub (often referred to as a host panel) of a standalone or MINIPLEX fire alarm system. In a networked system, the
FACU can be connected to other system FACUs, so that each host panel is a node on the network.
5.1.1 CPU Bay
Every FACU contains a CPU bay. The CPU bay is equipped with:
• 1 FACU power supply module.
• 1 RUI+ CPU Master Motherboard:
- In a standalone or MINIPLEX system the CPU motherboard is supplied with a master controller daughter card attached to it.
- In a networked system a network interface card (NIC) is attached as a second daughter card to the master motherboard
• 1 Power Distribution Interface (PDI):
-There are up to five (5) blocks (A,B, E, G and H) and two (2) 2" slots (1 and 2) available for mounting in the top bay for optional cards.
Blocks G and H reside on top of ES-PS. The IDNet2 card, if ordered, occupies block E by default.
Configuration
ES-PS
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Table 1: CPU Components
Master Motherboard Card
PDI and RUI+ CPU Master Motherboard
Figure 5: The CPU Bay
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