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Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
NFW-50X
NFW-50XI
Manual
Document LS10129-001NF-E Rev: E
6/7/2022 ECN: 00009520

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  • Page 1 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel NFW-50X NFW-50XI Manual Document LS10129-001NF-E Rev: E 6/7/2022 ECN: 00009520...
  • Page 2 Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote...

  • Page 3: Installation Precautions

    HARSH™, NIS™, and NOTI•FIRE•NET™ are all trademarks; and Acclimate® Plus™, FlashScan®, FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology®, Honeywell®, INSPIRE®, Intelligent FAAST®, NOTIFIER®, ONYX®, ONYXWorks®, SWIFT®, VeriFire®, and VIEW® are all registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc.Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Chrome™ and Google™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Firefox® is a registered trademark of The Mozilla Foundation.

  • Page 4: Software Downloads

    Your suggestion for how to correct/improve documentation Send email messages to: FireSystems.TechPubs@honeywell.com Please note this email address is for documentation feedback only. If you have any technical issues, please contact Technical Services. This symbol (shown left) on the product(s) and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Product Description ............................12 1.1: Features and Options .......................................12 1.2: Specifications........................................13 1.3: Controls and Indicators....................................14 1.4: Components ........................................15 1.4.1: Intelligent Addressable Detectors.................................16 1.4.2: Intelligent Addressable Modules ................................16 1.4.3: Addressable Device Accessories ................................16 End-of-Line Resistor Assembly................................16 Power Supervision Relay..................................16 EOL-C(R/W) Mounting Plate.................................16 1.5: Optional Modules ......................................16...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents N-ANN-I/O LED Driver Module ................................40 N-ANN-LED Annunciator Module ................................42 N-ANN-RLY Annunciator Module................................44 2.8.4: Printer ........................................45 Printer Configuration ....................................45 2.8.5: FWSG Wireless Gateway ..................................46 Section 3: Programming ..............................47 3.1: User Programming......................................48 3.2: Programming Screens Description ..................................48 3.3: Initial Power-up .......................................48 3.4: Users and Passwords......................................48 3.4.1: Administrator Role ....................................49 Password Change-Administrator ................................49...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents ANN-BUS Setup....................................90 ANN-BUS Options ....................................97 3.5.9: Password Change....................................99 Invalid Password.....................................99 Incorrect Password/Timeout ...................................99 3.5.10: Clear Program....................................100 3.5.11: Program Check ....................................100 3.6: Maintenance Programming Level..................................101 3.6.1: Disable Point.......................................101 3.6.2: History ........................................101 3.6.3: Program Check ....................................102 3.6.4: Walktest ......................................103 3.6.5: System.........................................103 3.6.6: Zone Setup ......................................104 Section 4: Operating Instructions..........................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Drift Compensation....................................119 Maintenance Alert....................................119 4.23.12: Time-Date .......................................120 4.23.13: Battery Charger....................................120 4.23.14: 4XTM Supervision ..................................120 4.23.15: Remote Sync....................................120 Section 5: Central Station Communications - POTS Transmission ................. 121 5.1: Transmittal Priorities .....................................121 Section 6: FS-Tools Upload/Download........................123 6.1: FS-Tools Up/Download ....................................123 6.2: Transferring a Program ....................................123 6.2.1: Security Features ....................................124 Secret Code Verification..................................124...
  • Page 9 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 • National Fire Protection Association Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents. NFPA Standards NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 70 National Electrical Code...
  • Page 10 250V ES50- PCA REV ES200- PCA REV NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...
  • Page 11 Peripheral Devices and Their Documents: N-ANN-RLY 10 Form-C N-ANN-100 N-ANN-S/PG N-ANN-80 Relay Card N-ANN-I/O LCD Text Annunciator Printer Driver N-ANN-(R)LED LCD Text Annunciator Doc. #53318 Doc. #LS10205-001NF-E LED Driver Doc. #151424 LED Display Doc. #52986 Doc. #151243 Doc. #53317 IPOTS-COM POTS and IP Communicator Doc.

  • Page 12: Section 1: Product Description

    Section 1: Product Description The NOTIFIER NFW-50X is an addressable FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) with a pre-installed communicator card that is compact, cost effective, intelligent, and has an extensive list of powerful features which offers the latest in fire protection technology. The power supply and all electronics are housed in a metal cabinet, providing a complete fire control system for most applications.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Product Description N-ANN-80 Remote Annunciator (UL applications only) N-ANN-100 (FM only) N-ANN-I/O LED Driver N-ANN-S/PG Printer Module N-ANN-RLY Form-C Relay Module N-ANN-LED Annunciator Module annunciates alarm, trouble and supervisory (required for emergency signaling) N-ANN-RLED Annunciator Module annunciates alarms only 1.2 Specifications Refer to Illustration on page 10 for terminal locations and connections.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    Product Description Controls and Indicators The following figure illustrates the maximum current that is possible for each major panel output circuit and the total current available from the FACP. TB11 Standby Special Application 1.0 amp max 2.0 amps max Nonresettable or per circuit per panel Resettable Power...

  • Page 15: Components

    Components Product Description LED Indicators LED indicators are provided to annunciate the following conditions: • Fire Alarm (red) • CO Alarm (yellow) • AC Power (green) • Supervisory (yellow) • Trouble (yellow) • Ground fault (yellow) • Battery fault (yellow) •...

  • Page 16: 1: Intelligent Addressable Detectors

    Product Description Optional Modules Batteries Battery Cable P/N 75287 The NFW-50X cabinet provides space for two batteries (up to 18 Amp Hour). Batteries larger than 18 Amp Hour require an external charger such as the CHG-75 or CHG-120 and a UL listed battery box such as the BB-26 or NFS-LBB.

  • Page 17: 2: Dress Panel

    Accessories Product Description Important: Remote modification of FACP programming requires that the panel be enabled for remote download (refer to “FS-Tools Upload/Download” on page 123). Remote interrogation of panel programming, history logs, detector status, etc., is possible without enabling the remote download option. 1.6.2 Dress Panel An optional dress panel, DP-ES-R or DP-ES-B is available for the NFW-50X.

  • Page 18: 7: Ann-Bus Annunciators/Modules

    Product Description Accessories 1.6.7 ANN-BUS Annunciators/Modules WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DISCONNECT ALL SOURCES OF POWER (AC AND DC) BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING ANY MODULES OR WIRING. Guidelines • A variety of optional annunciation devices can be connected to an ANN-BUS communication circuit. ANN Series devices can be connected to the primary communication circuit (EIA-485) terminals on TB9.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Before connecting the control panel to the public switched telephone network, the installation of two RJ31X jacks is necessary. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact: Manufacturer: Honeywell International, Inc. 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472...
  • Page 20 Notes NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...

  • Page 21: Section 2: Installation

    Section 2: Installation The cabinet may be either semi-flush or surface mounted. The cabinet mounts using two key slots and two 0.250” (6.35 mm) diameter holes located in the backbox. The key slots are located at the top of the backbox and the two securing holes at the bottom. Carefully unpack the system and check for shipping damage.
  • Page 22 Installation Mounting the Backbox Semi-Flush Mounting Do not recess box more than 3.875” into wall to Hinge Slot for optional avoid covering venting Dress Panel holes on top of box. Mounting slots for optional Trim Ring Semi-flush mounting hole Hinge Slot for optional Dress Panel Figure 2.2 NFW-50X Cabinet Mounting NFW-50X Manual —...
  • Page 23 Mounting the Backbox Installation 5.207” (13.23cm) 16.822” (42.73 cm) 6.537” (16.6cm) Width Depth Height 19.26” (48.92 cm) Right Side Left Side Bottom Figure 2.3 NFW-50X Cabinet Dimensions An optional Trim Ring (P/N TR-CE-B) is also available for semi-flush mount installations. NFW-50X Manual —...

  • Page 24: Power

    Installation Power 2.2 Power WARNING: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY SEVERAL DIFFERENT SOURCES OF POWER CAN BE CONNECTED TO THIS PANEL. DISCONNECT ALL SOURCES OF POWER BEFORE SERVICING. THE PANEL AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT MAY BE DAMAGED BY REMOVING AND/OR INSERTING CARDS, MODULES OR INTERCONNECTING CABLES WHILE THIS UNIT IS ENERGIZED.

  • Page 25: 3: Special Application Dc Power Output Connection

    Relays Installation 2.2.3 Special Application DC Power Output Connection All Special Application DC power outputs are power-limited (refer to “UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements” on page 28). Power-limited Non-resettable or Resettable Power 1.0 amperes max., 24 VDC nominal filtered, non- resettable or resettable power is programmable. Aux Power can be programmed as Class B or Class A.

  • Page 26: 1: Class B Nac Wiring

    Installation Notification Appliance Circuits 2.4.1 Class B NAC Wiring 2 Class B Notification Appliance Circuits, supervised and power-limited - 4.7 kΩ, ½ watt P/N:71252 UL listed NAC 1 NAC 2 Polarized Bells Polarized Bells Polarized Strobes Polarized Strobes Polarized Horns Polarized Horns Dummy Load all unused circuit Notification Appliance Circuit...

  • Page 27: Remote Synchronization Output

    Remote Synchronization Output Installation 2.5 Remote Synchronization Output 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 to individuals.

  • Page 28: Ul Power-Limited Wiring Requirements

    Installation UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements 2.6 UL 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” (6.35 mm) away from any nonpower-limited circuit wiring and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must enter and exit the cabinet through different knockouts and/or conduits.

  • Page 29: Ipots-Com Communicator

    There are two configurable dip switches on the IPOTS-COM communicator. Switches • SW2: 6-position dip switch- FUTURE USE- No configuration necessary. • SW3: 2-position dip switch- Factory Settings- Do not change unless instructed to do so by Honeywell. NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...

  • Page 30: Optional Module Installation

    Installation Optional Module Installation 2.8 Optional Module Installation WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DISCONNECT ALL SOURCES OF POWER (AC AND DC) BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING ANY MODULES OR WIRING. 2.8.1 CELL-MOD/CELL-CAB-N The CELL-MOD/CELL-CAB-N offers an optional GSM communicator card for central station reporting. It mounts in its own plastic or metal enclosure.
  • Page 31 Optional Module Installation Installation Note: The 4XTM Module is not directly suitable for transmitting a reverse polarity supervisory signal. For applications using reverse polarity of a supervisory signal, refer to Keltron Wiring document #52776. Remote Alarm (power-limited)* * Wiring from these terminals can exit the Remote Trouble (power-limited)* protected premises.

  • Page 32: 3: Ann-Bus Annunciators/Modules

    Installation Optional Module Installation Standoff ALRM TRBL SUPV RMT SYNC NAC1 RTN- OUT- OUT+ RTN+ J12 & J13 Connectors Jumper JS3 Standoff 4XTM FACP main circuit board Figure 2.16 4XTM Connectors to NFW-50X Connectors NOTE: When a 4XTM is installed, enable supervision in panel programming. Jumper JS3 on the FACP main circuit board can be used to configure the FACP supervisory relay for operation with the 4XTM module.

  • Page 33: Wiring Distance Calculation Example

    Optional Module Installation Installation In general, the wire length is limited by resistance, but for heavier wire gauges, capacitance is the limiting factor. Maximum length can never be more than 6,000 feet (1,800 m), regardless of gauge used. The following formulas are used to generate the wire distances: 2.0 Volts Maximum Resistance (Ohms) Total Worst Case Current Draw (amps)
  • Page 34 Installation Optional Module Installation Figure 2.18 illustrates the wiring between the FACP’s Secondary ANN-BUS and ANN-BUS devices. ANN-BUS and power wiring are supervised and power-limited 4 3 2 1 ANN-BUS Device Secondary 24 VDC ANN-BUS nonresettable NFW-50X Figure 2.18 Secondary ANN-BUS wiring to ANN-BUS Device ...

  • Page 35: Ann-Bus Device Addressing

    Optional Module Installation Installation ANN-BUS Device Addressing Each ANN-BUS device requires a unique address (ID Number) in order to communicate with the FACP. A 5-position DIP switch on each device is used to set this address. The address set for these devices must also be programmed at the FACP for the specific device (refer to the programming section titled “ANN-BUS Setup”...
  • Page 36 Installation Optional Module Installation  Mounting The N-ANN-80 can be surface or semi-flush mounted to a single, double or 4” square electrical box. Select and remove the appropriate knockout(s), pull the necessary wires through the knockouts and mount the annunciator in or on the wall depending on the type of installa- tion desired.

  • Page 37: N-Ann-100 Remote Fire Annunciator

    Optional Module Installation Installation After all connections are made, remove extra wire from inside of annunciator by dressing it neatly through wire channel, with any excess wire pushed back through hole into electrical box ANN-BUS and power wiring are supervised and power-limited 4 3 2 1 ANN-BUS Device Primary...

  • Page 38: N-Ann-S/Pg Serial/Parallel Interface Module

    Installation Optional Module Installation  Programming Following installation and wiring of the N-ANN-100 LCD annunciator to the FACP, the annunciator must be added to the system via FACP programming. Refer to the programming section titled “ANN-BUS Setup” on page 90 in this manual for detailed programming information. ...

  • Page 39: Setting Printer Options

    Optional Module Installation Installation  Setting Printer Options Refer to the documentation supplied with the PRN-7 printer for instructions on using the printer menu controls. Set the printer options (under the menu area) as shown in the following table: Option Setting Option Setting...

  • Page 40: N-Ann-I/O Led Driver Module

    Installation Optional Module Installation ANN-I/O LED Driver Module  ANN-I/O Board Layout Figure 2.22 illustrates the N-ANN-I/O board showing locations of screw terminals for connection to the FACP, pin connectors for connect- ing LEDs and the DIP switch for selecting the ANN-BUS ID number. LED Out LED Out LED Out...
  • Page 41 Optional Module Installation Installation  ANN-I/O Connection to FACP The N-ANN-I/O connects to the FACP via the ANN-BUS as illustrated in Figure 2.23. After the N-ANN-I/O is connected to the panel, it must be added to the system via FACP programming. Refer to the section titled “ANN-I/O Options” on page 91. 20 21 LED Out LED Out...

  • Page 42: N-Ann-Led Annunciator Module

    Installation Optional Module Installation Pin # LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 LED8 Cathode LED9 LEDs LED10 Anode LED Power no connection Pin # LED11 LED12 LED13 LED14 LED15 LED16 LED17 LED18 Cathode LED19 LEDs LED20 Anode LED Power no connection Figure 2.24 ANN-I/O LED Wiring N-ANN-LED Annunciator Module...
  • Page 43 Optional Module Installation Installation  Specifications • Max. ANN-BUS Voltage: 24 VDC • Max. Current: Alarm: 68 mA Standby: 28 mA • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) • For indoor use in a dry location only  Mounting/Installation The N-ANN-LED Module is supplied with a metal backbox, mounting bracket, and cover.

  • Page 44: N-Ann-Rly Annunciator Module

    Installation Optional Module Installation ANN-RLY Annunciator Module  Specifications • Operating Voltage: 24 VDC • Max. Current: Alarm: 75 mA Standby: 15 mA • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) • For indoor use in a dry location only ...

  • Page 45: 4: Printer

    Optional Module Installation Installation  N-ANN-RLY Board Layout and Connection to FACP Figure 2.29 illustrates the N-ANN-RLY board showing locations of screw terminals for connection to the FACP and the DIP switches for selecting the ANN-BUS ID number. ANN-BUS (ID#) Address DIP switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ANN-BUS and power wiring are...

  • Page 46: 5: Fwsg Wireless Gateway

    Installation Optional Module Installation 2.8.5 FWSG Wireless Gateway The FWSG connects to the FACP’s SLC connection at TB10. The FWSG can be powered by either the SLC or an external 24 VDC power source. Refer to the SWIFT® Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology Manual for more information. FWSG mounting plate out to next...

  • Page 47: Section 3: Programming

    Section 3: Programming NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below: Program feature or Permitted in...

  • Page 48: User Programming

    Programming User Programming 3.1 User Programming The NFW-50X is completely field programmable and requires no special software skills. While programming the NFW-50X, the fire protec- tion capabilities of the control panel are enabled. Site-specific programming may be accomplished in any of the following ways: •...

  • Page 49: 1: Administrator Role

    Users and Passwords Programming 3.4.1 Administrator Role Password Change-Administrator The factory set password must be changed to clear the Password Fault from the panel. Pressing the Enter key on home screen will cause the following screen to be displayed: 1=READ STATUS MODE 2=LOGIN Press 2 to login to the panel.

  • Page 50: Password Change- User

    Programming Users and Passwords A flashing cursor will appear in the center of the display. Enter the default password, 00000000. Then, enter a new, valid eight digit pass- word in the second line. Once the last digit is entered, the following screen will be displayed: MODIFY ADMIN 1 VERIFY PASSWORD NEW:...

  • Page 51: Assign Role

    Users and Passwords Programming Select 1 to enable the User account. Each press of the 1 key will toggle the screen between Enabled Yes and Enabled No. Press 3 to assign a password. Note that if a user is disabled at any time, the password will need to be reassigned. MODIFY USER X ENTER PASSWORDS ADMIN X:...

  • Page 52: 2: User Role

    Programming Master Programming Level The following screen will appear when the password is entered: ADMIN X ACCOUNT 1=MODIFY ACCOUNTS 2=VIEW CYBER SEC LOG 3=NOT USED Select 1 to modify an account. MODIFY ACCOUNTS 1=ADMINISTRATORS 2=USERS 3=NOT USED Select 2 to modify a User account. MODIFY USER 1=USER 1 2=USER 2...

  • Page 53: 1=Autoprogram

    Master Programming Level Programming Select the appropriate User login ID: LOGIN FOR USER X ENTER PASSWORD Enter the User’s Master level password. Only a user with master level programming rights can access panel programming. The following screen will appear: MASTER MENU 1=PROGRAMMING MODE 2=FS-TOOL UP/DWNLOAD 3=USB UP/DOWNLOAD...

  • Page 54: 2: Point Program

    Programming Master Programming Level 3.5.2 Point Program The Point Program option allows the programmer to add a new addressable device to the SLC loop, delete an PROGRAMMING 1=AUTOPROGRAM existing device from the loop or change the programming for an existing device. Pressing 2, while viewing 2=POINT PROGRAM Programming Screen #1, will select the Point Program option and display the following screens: 3=ZONE SETUP...
  • Page 55 Master Programming Level Programming  Delete Detector Pressing 2 in the Detector Screen will display the Delete Detector Screen which allows the programmer to delete DETECTOR 1=ADD a specific detector: 2=DELETE DELETE DETECTOR 3=EDIT Detector Screen ENTER DETECTOR# Delete Detector Screen A flashing cursor will appear in the position of the first asterisk to the left.
  • Page 56 Programming Master Programming Level ZNNN - represents the first of five possible software zones that the detector is assigned to (NNN = the three digit zone number from 000 - 049) V or * - indicates whether or not alarm verification is enabled (V = alarm verification enabled and * = alarm verification disabled) W or * - indicates whether or not walktest is enabled (W = walktest enabled and * = walktest disabled) X or * - indicates whether or not the detector is wireless (X = wireless detector and * = wired detector) 1D017 - represents the Loop, Device type and Device address (1=SLC Loop, D=Detector and 017=Detector Address 017)
  • Page 57 Master Programming Level Programming Fire/CO response is programmable (Alarm, Supv, or None) User-Defined-12 same as previous (Fire/CO) Photo/CO response is programmable (Alarm, Supv, or None) User-Defined-13 same as previous (Photo/CO) While viewing either Detector Type screen, select the type of detector being programmed by pressing the corresponding keypad number key. The display will return to Edit Detector Screen #2 and indicate the selection next to the Type option.
  • Page 58 Programming Master Programming Level Program an output, such as a control module, for Pre-signal activation by assigning zone Z048 to it. This control module may be connected to a signaling device used to indicate a Pre-signal condition (do not use a Notification Appliance Circuit for this purpose) Enable zones Z001 and Special Purpose Zone Pre-signal 048 and set the Pre-signal delay timer to some value With the preceding program settings, when the detector with address 005 is activated, zone Z048 will cause its associated control module to activate immediately, sounding the connected signaling device to indicate the Pre-signal condition.
  • Page 59 Master Programming Level Programming • Temporal 4 - ½ Second On, ½ Second Off, ½ Second On, ½ Second Off, ½ Second On, ½ Second Off, ½ Second On, 1½ Seconds Off The sounder base volume has two settings: Low, or High. Press 1 while viewing Sounder Base Screen #2 until SOUNDER BASE the display reads Low or High as desired.

  • Page 60: Module Programming

    Programming Master Programming Level 1=ELEVATOR 1=BASEMENT 1=CLOSET 1=GARAGE 2=ENTRANCE 2=BOILER RM 2=CORRIDOR 2=HALLWAY 3=FLOOR 3=CLASSROOM 3=ELECTRIC RM 3=HVAC RM Noun Screen #3 Noun Screen #4 Noun Screen #1 Noun Screen #2 1=PATIENT 1=KITCHEN 1=STAIRWAY 1=ZONE 2=RESTROOM 2=LOBBY 2=STOREROOM 3=ROOM 3=OFFICE 3=WING Noun Screen #6 Noun Screen #8...
  • Page 61 Master Programming Level Programming Pressing 1 for Control Module, 2 for Wireless Control Module, 3 for Monitor Module, or 4 for Wireless Monitor Module will cause the fol- lowing screen to be displayed: ADD MODULE MODULE# IS ADDED (WIRELESS) Add Module Screen #3 The programmer can continue adding modules by pressing the ESC or left arrow key which will return the display to the Add Module Screen ...
  • Page 62 Programming Master Programming Level <ADJ><NOUN> - represents the adjective and noun, which have been programmed, describing the location of the displayed device ZNNN - represents the first of five possible software zones that the module is assigned to (NNN = the three digit zone number from 000 - 049) 1M012 - represents the Loop, Device type and Device address (1 = SLC Loop, M = Module and 012 = Module Address 012) W or * - indicates whether or not the device is programmed for Walktest (W = programmed for walktest, * = not programmed for...
  • Page 63 Master Programming Level Programming Monitor module type selection will affect the function of the point as follows: Monitor Type Action When Activated Pull-Station Fire Alarm User-Defined-1 same as previous (Pull-Station) Waterflow Fire Alarm Delayed User-Defined-2 same as previous (Waterflow) Monitor Fire Alarm User-Defined-3 same as previous (Monitor)
  • Page 64 Programming Master Programming Level Pre-signal To enable the Pre-signal feature, press 1 while viewing Edit Monitor Screen #3 until the display reads Pre-sig- EDIT MONITOR 1=PRE-SIGNAL nal Yes. Each press of the 1 key will cause the display to toggle between Pre-signal Yes and Pre-signal No. Refer WIRELESS to“Presignal”...
  • Page 65 Master Programming Level Programming Pressing 2 while viewing the Noun/Adjective Screen will cause the following screen(s) to be displayed. Note 1=STANDARD ADJECTIVE 2=STANDARD NOUN that the keypad down arrow key must be pressed to see all the Noun screens. Press the number corresponding to 3=CUSTOM ADJECTIVE the noun that is to be used as a descriptor for the location of the monitor module currently being programmed.
  • Page 66 Programming Master Programming Level W or * - represents Waterflow Timer Delay (W = Waterflow Timer Delay enabled, * = Waterflow Timer Delay disabled) ZNNN - represents the first of five possible software zones that the module is assigned to (NNN = the three digit zone number from 000 - 049) 1M002 - represents the Loop, Device type and Device address (1=SLC Loop, M=Module and 002 = Module Address 02) To change the programming for the displayed module, press the keypad down arrow key to view the following Edit Control screens:...
  • Page 67 Master Programming Level Programming Walktest The Walktest feature allows one person to test the system devices without the necessity of manually resetting EDIT CONTROL 1=WALKTEST the control panel after each device activation. To enable devices, which are connected to a control module, for 2=ZONE ASSIGNMENT the Walktest feature, press 1 while viewing the Edit Control Screen #3 until the display reads Walktest Yes.

  • Page 68: 3=Zone Setup

    Programming Master Programming Level Pressing 3 or 4 while viewing the Noun/Adjective Screen will display screens similar to the previous Adjective and Noun Screens. The new screens will list Custom Adjectives and Nouns which have been programmed into the control panel using the FS-Tools programming utility. Description The Description selection allows the programmer to enter additional information about the control module cur- EDIT CONTROL...

  • Page 69: Special Purpose Zone

    Master Programming Level Programming This screen allows the programmer to disable zones, one at a time. A flashing cursor appears next to the Z, prompting the programmer to enter a three digit zone number (001 - 049). When the third digit is entered, the zone will be disabled and the cursor will return to the original position next to the Z.

  • Page 70: Zones Enabled

    Programming Master Programming Level Zones Enabled Pressing 2 for Zones Enabled, while viewing Zone Setup Screen #2, will display a screen similar to the following: ZONES ENABLED 000 001 002 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 Zones Enabled Screen This display will show all of the zones that are enabled in the control panel.

  • Page 71: Zones Available

    Master Programming Level Programming Zones Available Pressing 2 while viewing Zone Setup Screen #3 will display the following screen: ZONE SETUP 1=ZONE TYPES ZONES AVAILABLE 2=ZONES AVAILABLE 001 002 003 004 005 Zone Setup Screen #3 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 The display will show all of the zones that are still available for programming.

  • Page 72: Function Keys

    Programming Master Programming Level • Charger Enable: This option allows the user to install an external battery charger. • 4XTM Supervision: This feature enables supervision of an installed 4XTM Transmitter Module. • Remote Sync Enable: This feature controls the activation of notification appliances in such a way that all devices will turn on and off at exactly the same time.

  • Page 73: Time-Date

    Master Programming Level Programming Pressing 1 while viewing the Banner Screen will select the blank factory default banner setting and display the BANNER 1=FACTORY following screen: 2=USER DEFINED FACTORY BANNER Banner Screen Factory Banner Screen Pressing the Enter key will store this selection in nonvolatile memory and return the display to the Banner Screen. Pressing 2 while viewing the Banner Screen will cause the following screens to be displayed: USER DEFINED BANNER USER BANNER - LINE 2...

  • Page 74: Timers

    Programming Master Programming Level  Clock Format The clock can be configured to display 12 hour (AM & PM) or 24 hour (military) time. Pressing 3 while viewing the Time-Date screen will cause the display to toggle between 12HR and 24HR. Select 12HR for 12 hour display or 24HR for 24 hour display. NOTE: If the clock is changed to 24 hour (military) format, the date will change to the European standard of Day-Month-Year (for display purposes only).
  • Page 75 Master Programming Level Programming Note that the FACP allows programming for PAS and Pre-signal timers, but a detector can only be programmed for either PAS or Pre-signal operation. Refer to“Edit Detector” on page 55 for programming details.  Waterflow Delay A delay can be added prior to declaring a waterflow type of alarm.

  • Page 76: Nacs (Notification Appliance Circuits)

    Programming Master Programming Level To disable the Auto Silence feature, press 1 for No while viewing Control Module Auto Silence Screen #1. To enable the Auto Silence fea- ture, press the number corresponding to the time delay which will elapse before Control Module Auto Silence activates. This information will be stored in memory and the display will return to Timer Screen #2.
  • Page 77 Master Programming Level Programming  Type The main circuit board NAC type can be programmed by pressing 2 while viewing NAC Screen #1. The fol- NAC # 1=ENABLED lowing screen will be displayed. Press the down arrow key to view additional screens: 2=TYPE NAC TYPE 3=SILENCEABLE...
  • Page 78 Programming Master Programming Level • California - 10 seconds on and 5 seconds off • Temporal 3 - ½ Second On, ½ Second Off, ½ Second On, ½ Second Off, ½ Second On, 1½ Seconds Off • Temporal 4 - 100 milliseconds On, 100ms Off, 100 ms On, 100ms Off, 100 ms On, 100ms Off, 100ms On, 5 Seconds Off •...

  • Page 79: Relays

    Master Programming Level Programming A flashing cursor will appear in the lower left corner of the display. Type the three digit in suite silence delay in seconds (000 to 300 second delay). The default time is 300 seconds. When the third digit is entered, the display will return to the NAC Screen #3 which will indicate the new Silence Inhibit time.

  • Page 80: Waterflow Silenceable

    Programming Master Programming Level monitor non-latching supervisory non-latching drill non-latching process monitor process monitor hazard tornado medical alert • The following features become available: Sounder Base Auto Silence Control Module Auto Silence Special Zone 45 CO Active Special Zone 44 In Suite Silence Control Module Auto Silence Timer In Suite Silence Timer In Suite Resound Timer...

  • Page 81: Language

    Master Programming Level Programming Language The language option is used to change the text on the panel display to either English or French. Pressing the 3 SYSTEM SETUP 1=AUX POWER key will cause the display to offer a choice of 1=English and 2=French. 2=TROUBLE REM 24HR 3=LANGUAGE...

  • Page 82: 7: Communicator

    Programming Master Programming Level 3.5.7 Communicator The communicator settings allow the user to configure the settings for the pre-installed IPOTS-COM and PROGRAMMING 1=HISTORY CELL-MOD/CELL-CAB-N if installed in the system. Pressing 2 while viewing the Programming Screen #3 2=COMMUNICATOR will cause the following Communicator options to be displayed: 3=ANNUNCIATORS COMMUNICATOR COMMUNICATOR...

  • Page 83: Ip Settings

    Master Programming Level Programming  Gains The Gains value is the telephone’s transmitting “volume control”. To adjust the settings, press 3 while viewing POTS SETTINGS 1=LINE 1 the POTS Settings screen. The following screen will be displayed: 2=LINE 2 GAINS 3=GAINS 1=DIALING NORM...

  • Page 84: Primary And Secondary Communication Paths

    Programming Master Programming Level  Ethernet Fault The Ethernet Fault Time is the duration of the communication loss between the FACP and the ethernet infra- IP SETTINGS 1=ETHERNET FAULT structure. 2=CELLULAR FAULT Pressing 1 on the IP Settings Screen #2 will display the following: IP Settings Screen #2 ETHERNET FAULT TIME RANGE 1-60 MINUTES...
  • Page 85 Master Programming Level Programming Phone Number Pressing 2 while viewing POTS XXX Path Screen #2 will cause the following screen to be displayed: POTS XXX COMM PATH 2=PHONE NUMBER PHONE NUMBER 2035554321 20 NUMBERS MAXIMUM POTS Comm Path Screen #2 Phone Numbers Screen The Phone Number screen is used to enter the Central Station phone number that the Communicator will be contacting.
  • Page 86 Programming Master Programming Level Central Station Account Press 2 on Ethernet Options Screen #1 to display the following: ETHERNET OPTIONS 1=ENABLED CS ACCOUNT 2=CS ACCOUNT 1=CITY ID 0000 2=CS ID 0000 Ethernet Options Screen #1 3=ACCT CODE 000000 Central Station Account Screen Enter the City ID, Central Station ID, and Account Code all provided by the monitoring station..

  • Page 87: Trouble Report Limit (Dialer Runaway Prevention)

    Master Programming Level Programming Trouble Report Limit (Dialer Runaway Prevention) The Report Limit option limits the number of Communicator trouble calls to the Central Station, to a pro- COMMUNICATOR 1=PRI COMM PATH grammed amount between 0 and 99, for each unique trouble within a 24 hour period. Separate limit counters 2=SEC COMM PATH keep track of each unique type of trouble.
  • Page 88 Programming Master Programming Level MON-USER-DEF-1 Zone Point WATERFLOW Zone Point MON-USER-DEF-2 Zone Point SMOKE (PHOTO) Zone Point DET-USER-DEF-1 Zone Point SMOKE (ION) Zone Point DET-USER-DEF-2 Zone Point HEAT DETECT Zone Point DET-USER-DEF-3 Zone Point SMOKE DUCT-P Zone Point DET-USER-DEF-4 Zone Point PHOTO W/HEAT Zone...
  • Page 89 Master Programming Level Programming MON-USER-DEF-17 Zone Point POINT FAULT Zone Point POINT DISABLE Zone Point MANUAL EVACUATION AC_FAIL DRILL SLC 1 SHORT A SLC 1 SHORT B SLC 1 OPEN A SLC 1 OPEN B SLC 1 GND FAULT POS SLC 1 GND FAULT NEG SLC 1 COMM FAULT PASSWORD FAULT...

  • Page 90: 8: Annunciators

    Programming Master Programming Level UPDOWN FAILURE GENERAL ALARM GENERAL SUPERVISORY Table 3.3 Event Codes (Continued) 3.5.8 Annunciators Pressing 3 while viewing Programming Screen #3 will cause the control panel to display the following screens: PROGRAMMING 1=HISTORY ANN-BUS SELECT 2=COMMUNICATOR 3=ANNUNCIATORS 1=PRIMARY 2=SECONDARY Programming Screen #3...
  • Page 91 Master Programming Level Programming If ANN-I/O, ANN-LED, or ANN-RLY is the selected module type, the following ANN-BUS Address Screen will be displayed: ANN-BUS MODULE X-1 ANN-BUS ADDRESS 1=TYPE ANN-I/O 2=MODULE OPTIONS ANN-BUS Address Screen Since the options for each of these module types can be individually set, pressing 2 for Module Options, while viewing the ANN-BUS Address Screen will display the available options as described below.
  • Page 92 Programming Master Programming Level ANN-I/O Zone Option If Zone is selected as the module option, the first ten LEDs on the first N-ANN-I/O module will display the system status information. The remaining 30 LEDs on the first module and 20 LEDs on the second module will display the active/alarm status of each zone in the Zone Range programmed for that particular module.
  • Page 93 Master Programming Level Programming ANN-I/O Point Option If Point is selected as the module option, the first ten LED driver outputs on the first N-ANN-I/O module will display the system status infor- mation. The remaining 30 LED driver outputs on the first module and 20 LEDs on the second module will display the active/alarm status of each point in the Point Range programmed for that particular module.
  • Page 94 Programming Master Programming Level ANN-LED Options Pressing 2 for Module Options while viewing the ANN XXX Address Screen when the ANN-LED option is ANN XXX 1=ENABLED selected, will display the following screens: 2=MODULES INSTALLED 3=AUTO-CONFIGURE ANN-LED - ADDR X-1 ANN-LED - ADDR X-1 ANN-LED - ADDR X-1 ANN-BUS XXX Screen #2 1=RANGE...
  • Page 95 Master Programming Level Programming N-ANN-LED Zone Option - Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory If Zone is selected as the module option, and the module is programmed to annunciate alarms, troubles and supervisories, the first ten LEDs on the first N-ANN-LED module will display the system status information. The remaining 30 LEDs on the first module and the last 30 LEDs on the remaining modules will display the alarm, trouble and supervisory status for each of the ten zones in the Zone Range pro- grammed for that particular module.
  • Page 96 Programming Master Programming Level Second N-ANN-RLED Module (Point Range 031 - 050) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Point 031 Point 032 Point 033 Point 034 Point 035 Active/Alarm Active/Alarm...

  • Page 97: Ann-Bus Options

    Master Programming Level Programming ANN-RLY Options Pressing 2 for Module Options while viewing the ANN-BUS Address Screen when the ANN-RLY option is XXX ANN-BUS 1=ENABLED selected, will cause the following screen to be displayed: 2=MODULES INSTALLED 3=AUTO-CONFIGURE ANN-RLY - ADDR. X-1 ANN-BUS (XXX) Screen #2 1=RLY 1 ZONE 000...
  • Page 98 Programming Master Programming Level  ANN-S/PG (Print) Options The Print option allows the programmer to configure the optional printer. Pressing 1 while viewing the ANN- ANN-BUS 1=ANN-S/PG OPTIONS BUS Options screen will display the following screens: 2=ANN-LED OPTIONS 3=ANN-80/100 OPTIONS ANN-S/PG OPTIONS ANN-S/PG OPTIONS ANN-S/PG OPTIONS...

  • Page 99: 9: Password Change

    Master Programming Level Programming The Acknowledge Button Enable (ACK BTN ENABLE) option allows the programmer to select whether the Ack/Step button on any installed N-ANN-80 or N-ANN-100 annunciator will function normally or always be ignored. Pressing 3 while viewing the ANN-80/100 Options Screen #1 causes the display to toggle between Ack Btn Enable Yes (Ack/Step button functions normally) and Ack Btn Enable No (Ack/Step button never functions).

  • Page 100: 10: Clear Program

    Programming Master Programming Level 3.5.10 Clear Program Pressing 2 while viewing Programming Screen #4, will select the Clear Program option. This will cause the PROGRAMMING 1=PASSWORD CHANGE LCD to display the following screen: 2=CLEAR PROGRAM 3=PROGRAM CHECK CLEAR PROGRAM 1=WHOLE SYSTEM Programming Screen #4 2=ALL POINTS Clear Program Screen...

  • Page 101: Maintenance Programming Level

    Maintenance Programming Level Programming 3.6 Maintenance Programming Level To access Maintenance Programming mode, press the Enter key. The LCD will display the following: 1=READ STATUS MODE 2=PROGRAMMING MODE 3=FSTOOL UP/DOWNLOAD 4=USB UP/DOWNLOAD To enter the Maintenance Programming mode, press 2. The display will read as follows: PROGRAMMING ENTER PASSWORD When the Maintenance level password (default 11111111) is entered, the following screen will appear:...

  • Page 102: 3=Program Check

    Programming Maintenance Programming Level The History feature allows the operator to view control panel events which have been stored in a history file in memory and erase the con- tents of the history file Pressing 1 while viewing the History screen will cause the following screen to be displayed: HISTORY 1=VIEW ALL 2=VIEW ALARMS...

  • Page 103: 4: Walktest

    Maintenance Programming Level Programming 3.6.4 Walktest To perform a walktest, press 1 while viewing Maintenance Screen #2. The following screen will be displayed: PROGRAMMING 1=WALKTEST WALKTEST 2=SYSTEM 3=ZONE SETUP 1=SILENT 2=AUDIBLE Maintenance Screen #2 3=VIEW RESULT Walktest Screen The operator can press 1 to perform a silent walktest or 2 to perform an audible walktest. Pressing 1 or 2 will cause the control panel to enter Walktest Mode and will display the following screen: UNIT IN WALKTEST 1=VIEW WALKTEST LOG...

  • Page 104: 6: Zone Setup

    Programming Maintenance Programming Level Pressing 1 while viewing NAC Screen #1 will cause the display to change to NAC1 Yes. This will allow the selected main circuit board NAC to activate its devices. Each press of the 1 key will cause the display to toggle between NAC1 Yes and NAC1 No. The same action is per- formed for the other NAC circuit by selecting the number of the desired output circuit.
  • Page 105 Maintenance Programming Level Programming Pressing 2 while viewing Zone Setup screen will display the following screen: ZONE TO DISABLE Disable Screen A flashing cursor appears to the right of the Z. To disable a zone, enter the three digit zone number (000 - 049). After the second digit is entered, the zone will be disabled and the cursor will return to the original position.

  • Page 106: Section 4: Operating Instructions

    Section 4: Operating Instructions 4.1 Panel Control Buttons 4.1.1 Acknowledge The first press of the Acknowledge key silences the piezo sounder, changes flashing LEDs to steady, and also changes the status field on the LCD display from capital letters to small letters. When the piezo is silenced, an acknowledge message is sent to the printer and the history file.

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Normal Operation Operating Instructions Disabled This is a yellow LED that flashes to indicate that a zone, NAC, detector or module has been temporarily disabled in programming by the user. Maintenance This is a yellow LED that flashes to indicate that a smoke detector requires cleaning or replacement due to an invalid chamber reading or excessive drift.

  • Page 108: Alarm Operation

    Operating Instructions Alarm Operation <NOUN>; refers to the user programmed noun descriptor from library list resident in the control panel or custom entry via PC. • Third line in display: INVREP indicates an invalid reply from the addressable device. Other possible troubles include: –...

  • Page 109: Co Alarm Operation

    CO Alarm Operation Operating Instructions • Third line in display: Z000 indicates the zone programmed to this device which, in this example, is general alarm Zone 000. Note that a single device can be programmed to five different zones but only the first zone will be displayed. •...

  • Page 110: Process Monitor Operation

    Operating Instructions Process Monitor Operation A typical Supervisory event would be displayed as illustrated in the following: ACTIVE SUPERVISORY <ADJ> <NOUN> Z000 10:00A 012116 1M001 Note that, like alarms, supervisory signals latch (except when programmed for supervisory autoresettable) and can be assigned to soft- ware zones.

  • Page 111: Nac Operation

    NAC Operation Operating Instructions • Timers are not started • Store event in history buffer • Activate appropriate LED on the N-ANN-LED annunciator (required for this application) • Each N-ANN-LED can support up to 10 zones. Medical alert conditions latch. They can be assigned to software zones. 4.11 NAC Operation There are two programmable NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits) resident on the NFW-50X main circuit board.

  • Page 112: Coded Operation

    Operating Instructions Coded Operation Important: When a Notification Appliance Circuit with a mix of audible and visual devices is programmed for silenceable and the syn- chronization feature is selected, only the audible devices will be turned off if the Silence key is pressed. The visual devices (strobes, etc.) will continue to operate.

  • Page 113: Special System Timers

    Special System Timers Operating Instructions 4.21 Special System Timers 4.21.1 Silence Inhibit Timer This option, if selected, prevents the Alarm Silence key from functioning for 5 minutes following an alarm. A new alarm during the ini- tial 5 minute period will not cause the timer to restart with a new 5 minutes. Silence Inhibit operation requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  • Page 114: Read Status

    Operating Instructions Read Status Alarm/Shorted Condition When in audible Walktest, the panel responds to each new alarm and activates its programmed control outputs for four seconds, if those outputs have been programmed for silenceable activation. It also stores each alarm in the walktest history file which can be sent to an optional printer.

  • Page 115: 2=Zones

    Read Status Operating Instructions Entering the three digit detector address will cause the control panel to display the current status of the selected device. For example, if a detector with address 001 on the SLC loop is entered, a display similar to the following will appear: NORMAL SMOKE(PHOTO) NORTH CLASSROOM Z005...

  • Page 116: 4: Timers

    Operating Instructions Read Status 4.23.4 Timers Pressing 2 while viewing Read Status Screen #2 will cause the following Timer screens to be displayed: TIMERS TIMERS PAS DELAY AC LOSS DELAY PRE SIGNAL CON MOD DLY WATERFLOW These screens will indicate the delay time, in seconds, for each of the first three and last possible delay options. The AC Loss Delay time is displayed in hours.

  • Page 117: 9: Annunciators

    Read Status Operating Instructions The operator can view all events which have been stored in the history file, only alarms or other events, such as troubles or supervisories, by pressing the corresponding number key. 4.23.9 Annunciators Pressing 1 while viewing Read Status Screen #4 will display the following screens: READ STATUS 1=ANNUNCIATORS ANN-BUS SELECT...

  • Page 118: 11: Print

    Operating Instructions Read Status Pressing 3 for IP Settings while viewing Communicator Screen #1 will display settings for the ethernet por- READ STATUS INSTALLED tion of the Communicator. The screen will indicate if DHCP has been enabled Yes or disabled No. If the 2=POTS SETTINGS DHCP has not been enabled, the Static Settings will be displayed.

  • Page 119: Chamber Value

    Read Status Operating Instructions DEVICE # DEVICE TYPE % DRIFT COMP CHAMBER TIME/DATE 1D009 SMOKE (PHOTO) 1310 12:02 AM 01-08-2016 Chamber Value The Chamber value should be within the indicated range for the following smoke detectors: • NP-100(R), NP-200(R), FSP-851(T/R), FSP-951(T/R), ND-100(R), and FSD-751(R)PL Addressable Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: 405 - 2100 (obscuration of 1.00%/ft to 3.66%/ft.) •...

  • Page 120: 12: Time-Date

    Operating Instructions Read Status 4.23.12 Time-Date The operator can view the daylight savings time and the month and week when daylight savings time will READ STATUS 1=FUTURE USE begin and end. Pressing 2 while viewing Read Status Screen #5 will display the following screens: 2=PRINT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 3=TIME/DATE...

  • Page 121: Section 5: Central Station Communications - Pots Transmission

    Section 5: Central Station Communications - POTS Transmission The control panel transmits zone and system status reports to Central Stations via the public switched telephone network. Two super- vised telephone line connections are made to interface the control panel to the telephone lines. Two optional 7 foot telephone cords are available for this purpose and can be purchased separately.
  • Page 122 Central Station Communications - POTS Transmission Transmittal Priorities Red LEDs are provided on the circuit board to identify which telephone line is activated. Also, a green LED labeled Kissoff will turn on whenever the control panel has successfully transmitted reports to the Central Station. The Kissoff LED may turn on several times during communications with a Central Station.

  • Page 123: Section 6: Fs-Tools Upload/Download

    Section 6: FS-Tools Upload/Download Important! The FACP will automatically reset 2 minutes after completion of a user program download via the FS-Tools programming utility. To prevent program corruption, the operator must wait until this panel reset occurs before performing any panel operations. The control panel may be programmed or interrogated off-site via an Ethernet connection or locally using a USB cable.

  • Page 124: 1: Security Features

    FS-Tools Upload/Download Transferring a Program There cannot be any active communications ongoing with a Central Station receiver All active events must be successfully 'kissed-off' by the Central Station(s). The communicator must be in a standby state with no new information waiting to be transmitted to a Central Station 6.2.1 Security Features Upload and download with the control panel have been carefully designed to include key security features to ensure proper functionality.

  • Page 125: Section 7: Usb Upload/Download

    Section 7: USB Upload/Download Important! The FACP will automatically reset 2 minutes after completion of a user program download. To prevent program corruption, the operator must wait until this panel reset occurs before performing any panel operations. CAUTION: After successfully downloading a program, make certain to perform the following steps: Print out all programmed data via Print Mode or manually view programmed entries and compare to intended program data Test all affected panel operations Immediately correct any problems found...
  • Page 126 USB Upload/Download USB Upload/Download Pressing 2 for Yes will cause the following screen to be displayed: USB UP/DOWNLOAD SYSTEM CONFIGURATION TRANSFER IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT An error message will display if there is no USB drive inserted in the FACP or if there is no existing configuration saved on the USB drive.

  • Page 127: Section 8: Firmware Upgrade

    Section 8: Firmware Upgrade In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest features, we strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product from www.notifier.com prior to commissioning any system.
  • Page 128 Notes NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...

  • Page 129: Section 9: Power Supply Calculations

    Section 9: Power Supply Calculations 9.1 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: Calculating the total amount of AC branch circuit current required to operate the system Calculating the worst-case system current load on the control panel, when primary (AC) power is applied, to assure that the limit of the its internal power supply will not be exceeded.
  • Page 130 Power Supply Calculations Calculating the System Current Load Calculation Column 1 Calculation Column 2 Calculation Column 3 Device Type Primary (AC) Power Source Secondary (Battery) Power Source Secondary (Battery) Power Source Fire Alarm Current (amps) Fire Alarm Current (amps) Standby Current (amps) X [current draw]= Total X [current draw]=...

  • Page 131: Calculating The Battery Size

    Calculating the Battery Size Power Supply Calculations 4 Must use compatible listed Power Supervision Relay. Use the current values listed in the device documentation. 5 Maximum alarm current for each sounder base is 0.015 amps which must be supplied by aux. 24VDC source. 6 When powered by an external source, use 0.040A.

  • Page 132: Appendix A: Software Zones

    Appendix A: Software Zones A.1 Correlations Setup and configuration of an addressable system is different than a conventional system. In a conventional system, assignment of input devices (smoke detectors, pull stations, heat detectors, etc.) to zones is accomplished through wiring. The wiring is direct from clearly marked panel terminals to any device assigned to a particular zone.
  • Page 133 Correlations Software Zones Correlation of Input and Output Zones Input Devices Zones Output Devices smoke control smoke control ZONE monitor control monitor control control monitor control smoke ZONE control smoke smoke control smoke ZONE smoke control monitor The zone correlations which are shown graphically above are also presented in Table A.1 on page 134. NFW-50X Manual —...
  • Page 134 Software Zones Correlations ADDRESSABLE DEVICE ZONE ASSIGNMENT ADJ/NOUN Address Device Type Zone Number smoke detector FIRST HALL smoke detector ELEV. LOBBY monitor module monitor module 1, 2 monitor module 1, 2 control module control module control module control module 1, 2, 3 control module smoke detector 2ND FLOOR...
  • Page 135 Correlations Software Zones ADDRESSABLE DEVICE ZONE ASSIGNMENTS Address Device Type Zone Number ADJ/NOUN Table A.2 Blank Programming Sheet NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...
  • Page 136 Software Zones Correlations ADDRESSABLE DEVICE ZONE ASSIGNMENTS Address Device Type Zone Number ADJ/NOUN Table A.3 Blank Programming Sheet NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...

  • Page 137: Appendix B: Default Programming

    Appendix B: Default Programming The following table provides a list of the programming options and their factory default settings. Program Option Factory Default Program Option Factory Default Detector Programming Not Installed Waterflow Silenceable Detector Type Smoke-Photo Relay 1 Alarm Detector Verification Relay 2 Trouble (fixed) Detector Walktest...

  • Page 138: Appendix C: Nfpa Standard-Specific Requirements

    Appendix C: NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements The NFW-50X has been designed for use in commercial, industrial, and institutional applications and meets the requirements for service under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards outlined in this Appendix. The minimum system components required for compliance with the appropriate NFPA standard are listed below: NFW-50X Control Panel...
  • Page 139 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements NFPA 72 Remote Station Protective Signaling System Notes: Enable 4XTM supervision in FACP System Setup programming. Refer to page 81 for more information. Refer to “4XTM Transmitter Module Installation” on page 30 for detailed information. RS82 Remote Station Receiver UL listed. Refer to Instruction Manual for Remote Station Receiver Model RS82.
  • Page 140 NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements NFPA 72 Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems NFW-50X Addressable Fire Control Panel NFW-50X Main Board Form-C Alarm contact programmed to activate on General Alarm. Form-C Trouble contact which will automatically activate on any Trouble condition. Form-C relay contact programmed to activate on Supervisory condition.

  • Page 141: C.1: Mbt-1 Municipal Box Trip - Silenceable

    MBT-1 Municipal Box Trip - Silenceable NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements C.1 MBT-1 Municipal Box Trip - Silenceable The following figure illustrates the connection of the MBT-1 (Municipal Box Trip) between the FACP and a Local Energy Municipal Box. The use of an addressable control module programmed for General Alarm and Silenceable allows silencing of the Municipal Box without resetting the panel or box.

  • Page 142: Appendix D: Wire Requirements

    Appendix D: Wire Requirements T-tapping of the SLC loop wiring is allowed for 2-wire (Class B) configurations. The total resistance of any branch cannot exceed 40 ohms. The total wire length of all branches cannot exceed 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Connecting external system accessories to the NFW-50X main circuits must be carefully considered to ensure proper operation.

  • Page 143: D.1: Nac Wiring

    NAC Wiring Wire Requirements D.1 NAC Wiring The following table lists NAC wiring requirements for the FACP. CLASS-B CLASS-A Max. Max. allowable wire pair length Max. allowable wire pair length allowable NAC Load (feet) (feet) total loop (Amps) resistance AWG 12 AWG 14 AWG 16 AWG 18...

  • Page 144: Appendix E: Hvac Control

    Appendix E: HVAC Control The FACP can be programmed to shut down a building’s HVAC fans in the event of a fire. The fans cannot be restarted until the fire alarm condition has been cleared and the FACP has been reset to a normal (non-alarm) condition. IMPORTANT! This HVAC feature is not to be used for smoke control It is only designed to shut down fans during an alarm condition.

  • Page 145: E.2: Monitor Module Operation

    Monitor Module Operation HVAC Control E.2 Monitor Module Operation E.2.1 HVAC RESTART The HVAC RESTART type code can be assigned to any addressable monitor module for the purpose of resetting (deactivating) the HVAC SHUTDN control module and turning the fan back on. The HVAC RESTART monitor module acts globally throughout the FACP system and therefore, is not programmed to a particular zone.

  • Page 146: Appendix F: Ademco Contact Id Format Event Code Descriptions

    Appendix F: Ademco Contact ID Format Event Code Descriptions This appendix describes the various Event Codes and their messages which are available for the Ademco Contact ID Format. F.1 Transmission Format Between DACT and Receiver The transmission string for the Ademco Contact ID Format is as follows: SSSS 18 QXYZ GG CCC where SSSS...
  • Page 147 Ademco Contact ID Typical Printout Ademco Contact ID Format Event Code Descriptions EVENT CODE CLASSIFICATIONS ALARMS SUPERVISORY TROUBLES OPEN/CLOSE DISABLES/BY TEST/MISC. REMOTE ACCESS PASSES Medical Fire System Open/Close System Test Fire Sounder/Relay Remote Access Sounder/Relay Panic System Peripheral Access Control System Peripheral Burglary Communication...
  • Page 148 Ademco Contact ID Format Event Code Descriptions Ademco Contact ID Typical Printout EVENT MESSAGE 24-Hour Non-Burglary - 150 and 160 150 24-Hour Non-Burg ALARM - 24-Hr. Non-Burg - # 151 Gas detected ALARM - Gas Detected - # 152 Refrigeration ALARM - Refrigeration - # 153 Loss of heat ALARM - Heating System - #...
  • Page 149 Ademco Contact ID Typical Printout Ademco Contact ID Format Event Code Descriptions EVENT MESSAGE Communication Troubles - 350 and 360 350 Communication TROUBLE - Communication Trouble 351 Telco 1 fault TROUBLE - Phone Line #1 352 Telco 2 fault TROUBLE - Phone Line #2 353 Long range radio transmitter fault TROUBLE - Radio Transmitter 354 Fail to communicate...
  • Page 150 Ademco Contact ID Format Event Code Descriptions Ademco Contact ID Typical Printout EVENT MESSAGE 527 Bell 4 disable DISABLE - Bell/Siren - #4 System Peripheral Disables - 530 and 540 Communication Disables - 550 and 560 551 Dialer disabled DISABLE - Dialer Disable 552 Radio transmitter disabled DISABLE - Radio Disable Bypasses - 570...

  • Page 151: Appendix G: Central Station Points

    Appendix G: Central Station Points The control panel transmits Central Station Reports in a numerical format which indicates the FACP addressable device address that is reporting. The following table indicates the Central Station Report (CS Report) number that will be transmitted and the addressable device address it represents.

  • Page 152: Appendix H: Nfpa Requirements

    Appendix H: NFPA Requirements The following is the minimum configuration to meet the NFPA requirements. Process Module Local Proprietary Management NFW-50X IPOTS-COM (pre-installed communicator) 4XTM DP-ES-R or DP-ES-B NFS-LBB N-ANN-LED N-ANN-80 N-ANN-S/PG N-ANN-I/O N-ANN-RLED N-ANN-RLY Where Y = Yes, N = No, and O = Optional Non-Emergency Not included on the NFW-50XI One of the indicated modules is required when the IPOTS-COM is not employed.

  • Page 153: Appendix I: Open/Short/Ground Trip Values

    Appendix I: Open/Short/Ground Trip Values Table I.1 lists the earth fault resistance detection for each applicable terminal on the FACP. Output Circuit Terminal Trip Resistance (in ohms) Remote Sync 360K Remote Sync 330K NAC 1-2 360K NAC 1-2 320K ANN Bus 270K ANN Bus 265K...

  • Page 154: Index

    Index Numerics description display 68 display 65 24 Hour Test Time 85 backbox 15 edit 65 24VDC power 71 see also cabinet 23 enable/disable 66 4XTM module 138 banner 71 noun 67 coil resistance 30 setting 72 noun/adjective 67 current 30 battery silenceable 66 installation 30...
  • Page 155 Index dress panel 15 history 81 master programming 51 drift compensation 12 erase 81 medical alert 110 definition 119 maintenance level 101 module drill 15 view events 81 add 60 history file 12 addressing 16 HVAC control 144 delete 61 HVAC OVRRIDE 145 edit monitor 61 earth ground 24...
  • Page 156 Index NFPA battery requirements 131 point program 54 program check 116 NFPA standard 138 positive alarm sequence 57 relay 116 NFS-LBB see also PAS 12 system point 114 see also battery box 16 POTS settings 82 time-date 120 nonpower-limited power timers 116 relay connections 25 NAC 12...
  • Page 157 Index wiring length 13 trouble 107 control module 67 SLC class 71 trouble display 107 zone setup 68 SLC loop protocol 71 trouble relay 12 maintenance level 104 smoke detector trouble reminder 71 zone type 70 chamber reading 119 trouble responses 108 list 70 data 111 two-stage operation 69...
  • Page 158 NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...

  • Page 159: Slide-In Labels

    Slide-in Labels Carefully cut along the outside of each label. Identify Function (F1-F4) keys as desired and slide the labels into the keypad. Starting at the center of the keypad next to the Function Keys, slide each label into the groove towards the outer edge. Slide-in Labels NFW-50X Manual —...
  • Page 160 NFW-50X Manual — P/N LS10129-001NF-E:E 6/7/2022...

  • Page 161: Nfw-50X Fire Alarm Control Panel Operating Instructions

    NFW-50X Fire Alarm Control Panel Operating Instructions NORMAL - Only AC POWER is illuminated green. PANEL KEY - The key to open the panel can be found at the following All other indicators are off. LCD display will read SYSTEM ALL location: NORMAL.

  • Page 163: Manufacturer Warranties And Limitation Of Liability

    Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan.
  • Page 164 NOTIFIER 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA 203-484-7161 www.notifier.com...

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