Honeywell FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual
Honeywell FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual

Honeywell FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual

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FireForce 8
NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT EXPANDER
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
P/N 52257:B • ECN 06-683 • 09/27/2006

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  • Page 1 FireForce 8 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT EXPANDER INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL P/N 52257:B • ECN 06-683 • 09/27/2006...
  • Page 2: Fire Alarm System Limitations

    (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of Limit-C1-2-2007 flammable materials, etc.). FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 3: Installation Precautions

    Acclimate Plus™, HARSH™, NIS™, Notifier Integrated Systems™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, and ONYXWorks™ are all trademarks; and FlashScan®, NION®, NOTIFIER®, ONYX®, UniNet®, VeriFire®, and VIEW® are all registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4 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. FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Appendix A: Compatible Devices ..................19 A.1: Compatible Notification Devices ......................19 A.2: Synchronized Horns and Strobes ........................20 Appendix B: FireForce 8 Battery Calculation Chart ............21 Appendix C: Wiring Drawings ..................... 23 C.1: B-W479 Wiring Diagram: Notification Circuit Expander ................23 C.2: B-W479-1 Wiring Diagram: Synchronized Horn &...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 7: Section 1: Introduction

    This allows compatibility with existing NAC circuits. An internal battery charger is also provided with the FIREFORCE 8 to provide standby battery operation. The panel is mounted in a rigid sheet metal enclosure with the dimensions of (12 5/8"W x 18"H x 4 1/2"D).
  • Page 8: 3: Reset

    The FIREFORCE 8 panel will transfer back to the main power source when the operating voltage returns to 105VAC @ 120VAC setting or 194VAC @ 240VAC setting.
  • Page 9: Electrical Operating Characteristics

    With optional Class A adapter AUX Power 0.15 Amps under all conditions. 2.0 Amps if load is removed during operation from battery. Total System Current Total loading on all outputs shall not exceed 8 Amps. FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 10 Introduction Electrical Operating Characteristics FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 11: Section 2: Installation

    Two terminals are provided (+, -). Power limited output of 2.0 amps. (Deduct the current used from the 8 Amps total system load). Connections for the Auxiliary 24VDC TB4 TERMINALS FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 12: 4: Earth Ground

    2.3.5 Trouble Relay The common trouble relay is a normally energized Form C relay that transfers when the FIREFORCE 8 detects a trouble condition. The contacts are rated for 2 amps @ 30VDC with a power factor of 0.6 or higher.
  • Page 13: 8: Reference Eol Resistor (Power Limited)

    -IN are internally connected to +OUT and -OUT for connection to devices beyond the FIREFORCE 8. Should a trouble condition occur, the circuit is opened. If an alarm is received during trouble the circuit is restored to allow devices beyond the FIREFORCE 8 to be operated.
  • Page 14 Installation Function of Input/Output Connections FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 15: Section 3: Function Of Switches, Leds And Jumpers

    Outputs 3 / 4 controlled by Input 1, also in Strobe Sync. Added mode, Input 1 controls strobe synch. signals and, Input 2 controls the horn synch. signals, both of which can be combined on all 4 outputs. FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 16: Function Of Led Indicators

    8. This is a passive device that uses no power from the FF8. Install the adapter as described in Drawing A-M1192, and attach the field wiring according to Drawing B-W479-4 in Appendix C.1. FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 17: Section 4: Operation

    The max. charging rate is 0.75 amps. Larger capacity batteries can be used with the FireForce 8 if they are housed in an external UL listed enclosure, and use an external UL listed battery charger with sufficient capacity to restore the full charge to the batteries in the required time.
  • Page 18 Operation Battery Applications FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 19: Appendix A: Compatible Devices

    RSS-24110W-FR 71760 CH70-2415W-FR 71557 RSP-2430-VFR 71699 RSS-24100C-FW 71761 CH70-241575W-FR 71558 RSP-2475-VFR 71711 AH-24WP-R 71762 CH70-2430W-FR 71559 RS-2475-VFR 71712 RS-2415W-FR 71763 CH70-2475W-FR 71560 RS-24110-HFR 71713 RS-241575W-FR 71764 CH70-24110W-FR 71561 SRP-24110-HFR 71714 W3MT-24-VFR FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 20: A.2: Synchronized Horns And Strobes

    GEC Series AS-24MCW 72032 SHW24-153075 SC241575_ GES Series RSS-24MCW 72033 SLW24-153075 SC2430_ GEH Series 72035 SHW24W-75110 SC2475_ 72036 SLW24W-75110 SC2495_ HW-24A SC24115_ HW-24 SC24177_ PC2415_ PC241575_ PC2430_ PC2475_ PC2495_ PC24115_ PC24177_ FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 21: Appendix B: Fireforce 8 Battery Calculation Chart

    Alarm current times total number hours of alarm = Total Alarm Amp Hours Total normal Amp Hours + Total alarm Amp Hours + 25% = Minimum Battery Size Total Load of Notification Appliance Ckt. And External Load Not To Exceed 8 Amps. FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 22 FireForce 8 Battery Calculation Chart FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 23: Appendix C: Wiring Drawings

    Appendix C: Wiring Drawings C.1 B-W479 Wiring Diagram: Notification Circuit Expander N/C COMM N/O COMM N/O TROUBLE FAIL POWER FAIL FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 24: C.2: B-W479-1 Wiring Diagram: Synchronized Horn & Strobe

    Wiring Drawings B-W479-1 Wiring Diagram: Synchronized Horn & Strobe C.2 B-W479-1 Wiring Diagram: Synchronized Horn & Strobe COMM N/O COMM N/O COMM COMM TROUBLE FAIL POWER FAIL TROUBLE FAIL POWER FAIL FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 25: C.3: C-M822, Assembly Drawing, Fireforce 8 Cabinet

    SIG1 TRBL TRBL TRBL TRBL TRBL TRBL TRBL LOCK (4) SCREW 69412 69081 POWER SUPPLY 8 AMPS 31057 NAMEPLATE 72091 LOCATE ON BATTERY, FRONT OF DOOR ORDER SEPARATELY) (2 REQUIRED) 2.00 FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 26 Wiring Drawings C-M822, Assembly Drawing, FireForce 8 Cabinet FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 27 FireForce 8 Installation & Operation Manual P/N 52257:B 09/27/2006...
  • Page 28 Automation and Control Solutions Honeywell Power Products l2 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472 www.honeywellpower.com ® U.S. Registered Trademark © 2005 Honeywell International Inc. 52257 HonRev. Rev. 07-03...

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