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Document #50580 Rev. C 8/12/97 P/N 50580:C

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FIGURE 1-2:

Command Board With Amplifiers

CAUTION: Match proper polarity connections to field wiring and
speakers. Polarity shown is in the standby and alarm conditions.

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Summary of Contents for FIRE COMMAND 25

Page 1: ...tallation and Operating Instruction Manual P N 50580 C ECN 97 303 C Document 50580 8 12 97 Rev 1997 Fire Lite 12 Clintonville Road Northford CT 06472 Phone 203 484 7161 FAX 203 484 7118 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com firealarmresources com ...

Page 2: ...p before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit Follow the instructions in the installation operating and programming manuals These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper instal...

Page 3: ...ckout Locations 20 FIGURE 3 4 VECP Backbox and Battery Box 21 3 3 Operating Power 22 FIGURE 3 5 Operating Power Connections 22 3 4 Auxiliary DC Power Output Connections 23 FIGURE 3 6 Auxiliary Power Connection 23 3 5 Input Circuits 23 FIGURE 3 7 Command Input Circuits 23 3 6 Output Circuits 24 FIGURE 3 8 Example 1 Activating Multiple VECPs with Master CMD Output Bus 24 FIGURE 3 9 Example 2 Activat...

Page 4: ...s 38 5 1 One Speaker Circuit 38 FIGURE 5 1 One 25 Watt Speaker Circuit 38 5 2 One Speaker Circuit With Backup 39 FIGURE 5 2 One 25 Watt Speaker Circuit With Backup 39 5 3 Two Speaker Circuits One 60 Second Message On Both Amps 40 FIGURE 5 3 Two Speaker Circuits One 60 Second Message On Both Amps 40 5 4 Two Speaker Circuits Two 30 Sec Messages Fire and Nonfire 41 FIGURE 5 4 Two Speaker Circuits Two...

Page 5: ...lders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications UL 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 1481 Power S...

Page 6: ...ents include full supervision in both active alarm or music and standby conditions Supervision is pro vided for amplifier outputs field wiring shorts and opens message generator all tone generators microphone If the message generator fails the system automatically reverts to the primary tone generator If the primary tone generator fails one of three backups become enabled Power is fed independentl...

Page 7: ...able for each amplifier Piezo sounder for local trouble Independent Form C trouble relay 35 mA auxiliary power output for addressable control modules when interfaced with the Fire Lite MS 9200 E FACP or equivalent and End of Line power supervision relays Integral Dress Panel Optional local playback speaker and record control functions Auxiliary Audio Input for recording custom message from compati...

Page 8: ... reverse polarity alarm polarity shown OUT IN Amp 2 Input Trigger by con tact closure or NAC reverse polarity alarm polarity shown OUT IN Form C Trouble Relay Future Use Future Use Disable Message Record Master Command Board Local Playback Speaker RCA Jack Local Microphone Connector n c n c n c MAIN INPUT POWER HOT NEUTRAL EARTH n c n c Connector for Transformer Supplied Internal Power Supply Batt...

Page 9: ...uct Features FIGURE 1 2 Command Board With Amplifiers CAUTION Match proper polarity connections to field wiring and speakers Polarity shown is in the standby and alarm conditions Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com firealarmresources com ...

Page 10: ...AC Loss relay contact rating 2 0 amps 30 VDC resistive 0 6 amps 125 VAC resistive Battery lead acid only P2 of Optional FC PSM E Power Supply Battery Charger Module Maximum Charging Circuit Normal Flat Charge 27 6V 0 800 amp Maximum Charger Capacity 17 Amp Hour battery FIRE COMMAND 25 50 cabinet holds maximum 7 Amp Hour Battery Larger batteries require Fire Lite BB 17F or other UL listed battery c...

Page 11: ... Current 0 5 mA Specific Application Power TB4 Terminals 1 2 Up to 35 mA 24 VDC is available for powering control modules and associated End of Line power supervision relays Power limited circuitry Refer to Appendix D for compatible devices Form C Trouble Relay TB1 TB1 Form C relay contact rating 2 0 amps 30 VDC resistive 0 6 amps 125 VAC resistive External Audio Input RCA Jack Input female connec...

Page 12: ...des convenient connection to an audio source such as a tape player for recording a new digital message It may also be used for background music if approved by local AHJ Output Circuits Special Application Power Output 35 mA 24 VDC Optional Power Supply Battery Charger FC PSM E module provides power for the main circuit board in standby and alarm at maximum power The optional FC PSM E module also p...

Page 13: ...The backbox measures 18 5 x 15 5 x 4 25 and provides space for two batteries up to 7 Amp Hours Batteries The cabinet provides space for 7 Amp Hour batteries optional Power Supply Battery Charger module installation required If larger than 7 Amp Hour batteries are to be installed 17 AH maximum use the Fire Lite BB 17F battery box or similar UL listed battery box Batteries and BB 17F battery box mus...

Page 14: ...tteries Primary AC power to the FC PSM E is constantly monitored Upon loss of AC power or AC brownout the AC Loss Relay contacts change state and the AC ON LED extinguishes A switch option S1 may be used to select immediate or 6 hour delay of AC Loss Relay transfer for independent monitoring by DACT FC LPS Local Playback Speaker This optional speaker module plugs into connector P2 located in the l...

Page 15: ...ected by Switches 2 and 3 factory default setting ON Temporal pattern generated on steady tone Switches 2 and 3 must be in the OFF position Switches 2 and 3 used to determine what tone will be transmitted over the speakers before and after the mes sage is transmitted as well as the backup tone to be transmitted if the digital voice generator fails Switch 4 used to determine if the tone selected by...

Page 16: ...essages Note Both messages can be fire related or one may be nonfire related i e fire evacuation and fire clear messages or fire and tornado warning messages Speaker Message Selection During panel operation Switch 2 is also used to determine which speaker circuit s will be activated by Command Input Circuits 1 2 and which message will be transmitted In order for the speaker circuit select function...

Page 17: ... NFPA 72 requires that speakers used as alarm noti fication appliances on fire alarm systems not be used for nonemergency purposes Consult with the Local AHJ for authorization to use background music Only 20 watts of power can be supplied peramplifier if background music is enabled Switch 4 Future use Switch 5 used to determine what will activate the Command Input 1 OFF Activation on NAC polarity ...

Page 18: ...Switch must be restored to default setting upon completion of recording 2 3 S2 Record Bypass Switch This switch when placed in the down position prevents accidental erasure of stored voice messages See Operating Instructions on page 32 for additional information UP Position The stored digital voice message may be overwritten with a new one Down Position The stored digital voice message can not be ...

Page 19: ...Local codes for fire alarm systems 3 2 Backbox Installation Surface Mounting Open the door and lift the door off the pin hinges Mark and predrill holes for the top two backbox keyhole mounting bolts using the dimensions shown Install two upper fasteners in the wall with the screw heads protruding Using the upper keyholes mount the backbox over the two screws Mark and drill the lower two holes Inst...

Page 20: ...50580 Rev C 8 12 97 P N 50580 C Draw wires through the respective knockout locations Top Right Side Left Side FIGURE 3 3 Cabinet Dimensions Knockout Locations Bottom Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com firealarmresources com ...

Page 21: ...nt the FIRE COMMAND 25 50 VECP cabinet to the wall 3 Remove knockouts on bottom of VECP cabinet and top of BB 17F 4 Using conduit hang the BB 17F from the VECP cabinet making sure there is at least of clearance between the two cabinets 5 Anchor the BB 17F to the wall P N FC TR FIGURE 3 4 VECP Backbox and Battery Box Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com firealarmresources com ...

Page 22: ...z 0 5 amps for the FC PSME Power Supply Battery Charger module Run a pair of wires with ground conductor from the protected premises main breaker box to TB1 of the FC PSM E As per National Electric Code use 14 AWG 1 6 mm O D or heavier gauge wire with 600V insulation No other equip ment may be connected to this circuit In addition this circuit must be provided with overcurrent protection and may n...

Page 23: ...um current 2 0 amps before the out terminals which will open the outgoing NAC circuit during a VECP trouble condition This causes an NAC trouble at the host FACP Note that the Command Input Circuit configurations can be independently set so that both circuits are triggered by the same type of input or by different types of inputs Refer to Figure 3 7 on page 23 Special Application Power 35 mA 24 VD...

Page 24: ...trated below the audio output from each unit is not synchronized Each VECP may generate a different audio message if desired Paging must be done at each individual panel s microphone The maximum line resistance from the main VECP to the last VECP is 130 ohms 65 ohms per conductor The MR 101C one Form C relay and MR 201C two Form C relays which are manufactured by Air Products and Controls include ...

Page 25: ...vised and power limited circuit is capable of 25 watts of power The maximum total capacitance for each speaker circuit cannot exceed 250 uF Refer to the Fire Lite Device Compatibility Document for a listing of compatible speakers CAUTION Match proper polarity connections to field wiring and speakers Polarity shown is in the standby and alarm conditions Shielded cable is not required however shield...

Page 26: ...iring must enter and exit the cabinet through different knockouts and or conduits A typical wiring diagram for the FIRE COMMAND 25 50 is shown below Wiring to TB3 must be from power limited source and enter exit the cabinet through the lower left corner Wiring must not be connected to TB3 when the FC PSM E module is being used to power the VECP as shown FIGURE 3 13 Typical Wiring Diagram for UL Po...

Page 27: ...ew removed in Step 2 It is impor tant to secure the module with the metal screws in order to help protect against electrical transients 6 Configure the Audio Amplifier for primary or backup amplifier operation by setting switch S1 on the amplifier 1 Position switch S1 in the DOWN position for primary operation which adds the new amplifier s 25 watts to total system power 50 watts total 2 Position ...

Page 28: ...Module s following the procedure accompanying Figure 3 14 4 Remove the two factory installed jumpers from connector P1 of the Audio Amplifier Module s Refer to the illustration in Figure 3 15 5 Carefully align the J1 connector on the FC XRM70 Transformer Module s with the P1 connector on the Audio Amplifier Module and press securely into place Make certain the pins are properly aligned to prevent ...

Page 29: ... into the holes vacated in Step 1 3 Install the two supplied long metal standoffs two threaded female ends by screwing them onto the threaded mounting studs in the top and bottom mounting rails in the backbox The mounting studs are located to the far left on each rail Refer to Figure 3 17 Backbox illustration 4 Remove the factory installed jumper from connector P7 of the main circuit board P7 is l...

Page 30: ...nut This connection is necessary in order to provide proper lightning and transient protection for the panel 5 Plug XRM 24 E Transformer cable assembly into connector P1 which is located in the lower left corner of the FC PSM E Module Note that the Transformer cable connector is keyed to prevent incorrect connection 6 Complete the installation by connecting the AC power wires to Hot Neutral and Ea...

Page 31: ...crew standoff into place 3 Position the FC LPS mounting bracket hole over the standoff and secure with screw removed in Step 1 4 Plug the FC LPS Local Playback Speaker Module s polarized connector into connector P2 on the main circuit board P2 is located on the bottom right of the main circuit board near the Control Indicator panel 5 When testing is completed remove the FC LPS and standoff and rei...

Page 32: ...e recorded by setting S5 switch 2 to the OFF position for one 60 second message or to the ON position for two 30 second messages 2 Enable recording by setting S5 switch 8 to the ON position The Trouble Silence key is now ready to be used in record operation 3 Select the record input source by setting S5 switch 7 to the OFF position if recording via the microphone or to the ON position if recording...

Page 33: ...h S2 to the Down position when recording is completed This will prevent accidental rerecording or deletion of the stored message s It is not possible to record with the S2 Record Bypass switch in the Down position 4 1 3 Playback Button The Playback button can be used to review the stored voice message s By connecting the optional Local Playback Speaker Module the message can be heard without trans...

Page 34: ...ly Battery Charger Module This yellow LED turns on steady when the battery is disconnected or battery voltage drops below an acceptable level AC ON Power Supply Battery Charger Module This green LED remains on while AC power is within correct limits If this indicator fails to light under normal conditions service the system immediately 4 3 Operation The VECP continuously monitors system status Whe...

Page 35: ...panel Alarm LED Deactivate return to normal Master Command Output Bus Turn off all Notification Appliance Circuit speakers Turn off the Audio Amplifiers Turn off the digital voice message or tone at its present point in transmission 4 3 5 Message Override Switch The Message Override switch is a momentary switch which interrupts the selected evacuation tone and or message While the unit is in alarm...

Page 36: ...ies Background music requires installation of the FC PSM E module Not UL approved for use when the VECP is powered via TB3 Note that when the 70 7 VRMS Transformer Module is installed the use of background music is not permitted Amplifier Fault Both amplifiers are constantly monitored for proper functionality Should either amplifier fail the AMP SUPR LED will turn off and the circuit Trouble LED w...

Page 37: ...off When the system is configured for backup restoral of the primary amplifier will cause the backup amplifier to be switched out NAC Speaker Output restoral The wiring to each amplifier is supervised for opens and shorts at all times in standby and while in alarm or when background music is enabled A restoral of a wiring fault will cause the circuit Trouble LED located on each amplifier module to...

Page 38: ... single fire evac uation message will be generated during an alarm condition from the host FACP or activation of the Manual Evacuate switch In this application the NAC from the host FACP is connected to CMD1 The CMD1 out terminals are then termi nated with an EOL resistor for the FACP s Style Y NAC or the terminals are wired back to the host FACP for a Style Z NAC S5 DIP switch 2 is set to OFF whi...

Page 39: ...d by the CMD1 input S5 DIP switch 5 is set to OFF which causes CMD1 input to be activated by a reverse polarity condition Backup Amplifier switch S1 is set to the Backup ON position 18 AWG or larger jumpers connect the Backup Amplifier TB2 Terminal 3 and Main Amplifier TB2 Terminal 2 as well as Backup Amplifier TB2 Terminal 4 and Main Amplifier TB2 Terminal 1 Upon failure of the first or main ampl...

Page 40: ...n be terminated with an EOL resistor for the FACP s Style Y NAC or the terminals may be wired back to the host FACP for a Style Z NAC Note that addi tional NAC devices may be connected to the CMD2 Out terminals as illustrated in Figure 5 3 S5 DIP switch 2 is set to OFF which causes transmission of the primary fire message over speaker circuits 1 and 2 upon activation of CMD1 and CMD2 S5 DIP switch...

Page 41: ...Y NAC or the terminals are wired back to the host FACP for a Style Z NAC CMD2 is connected to a normally open contact which can be used to manually generate an emergency nonfire message i e tornado warning S5 DIP switch 2 is set to ON which causes transmission of the primary fire message over speaker circuits 1 and 2 upon activation of CMD1 and transmission of the secondary nonfire message over sp...

Page 42: ...P for a Style Z NAC A second NAC from the host FACP is connected to CMD2 The CMD2 Out terminals are then termi nated with an EOL resistor for the FACP s Style Y NAC or the terminals are wired back to the host FACP for a Style Z NAC S5 DIP switch 2 set to OFF causes transmission of one 60 second message Activation of one or both CMD inputs determine which amplifier is on S5 DIP switch 2 set to ON c...

Page 43: ...stems Consult Local Authority Having Jurisdiction for local requirements 2 7 Ampere Hour battery can be located in the FIRE COMMAND 25 50 backbox 3 Greater than 7 Ampere Hour up to 17 Ampere Hour battery requires the BB 17F battery box 1 The FC XRM70 Transformer Module draws no current in standby 2 The FC LPS Local Playback Speaker Module draws no current in standby TABLE A 1 Battery Calculations ...

Page 44: ...rrent in standby The FC LPS Local Playback Speaker Module draws no current in standby The FIRE COMMAND 25 50 will shut off background music in the event AC power is lost in order to con serve battery power Background music may be selected only when the optional FC PSM E module is installed requires approval of Local AHJ 1 Maximum alarm current is 1 0 amp per amplifier 1 0 amp 25 watts TABLE A 3 Re...

Page 45: ...ake all appropriate safety actions at this time May I have your attention please May I have your attention please A hurricane warning has been issued for this area A hurricane warning has been issued for this area Please take all appropriate safety actions at this time May I have your attention please May I have your attention please An emergency condition exists on this floor An emergency conditi...

Page 46: ...ation must not be used when background music is selected FIGURE C 1 FCPS 24F E Connections to FIRE COMMAND 25 50 Trouble Relay transfer on loss of power Command Input alarm polarities 4 7K ELR No jumper on P10 FIRE COMMAND 25 50 Regulated filtered power limited output 3 amps maxi mum wiring is supervised by the FIRE COMMAND 25 50 loss of power results in transfer of Trouble Relay FACP ELR Control ...

Page 47: ... the FIRE COMMAND 25 50 for faults while in the standby or alarm state by wiring a monitor module to the trouble contacts as shown in Figure D 1 Activation of the addressable control module is controlled by the FACP Refer to the MS 9200 E manual for additional information Notes 1 Auxiliary Power terminals for special application power only Wiring must remain in the room 2 Supervise the wiring betw...

Page 48: ...er Supplied must be 120 VAC 60 HZ 1 0 amps for FC PSM and 220 240 VAC 50 Hz 0 5 amp for FC PSME see Note1 Terminals Support 12 18 AWG see Note1 DC Power use only if FC PSM E is not installed Main Board TB3 power limited Regulated Power limited DC power to Main Board 4 2 amps maximum 19 1 26 4 volts See Note1 Untwisted unshielded or twisted shielded Determined by Voltage range in Standby and Alarm ...

Page 49: ...Document 50580 Rev C 8 12 97 P N 50580 C 49 Notes Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com firealarmresources com ...

Page 50: ...Notes 50 Document 50580 Rev C 8 12 97 P N 50580 C Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com firealarmresources com ...

Page 51: ...Document 50580 Rev C 8 12 97 P N 50580 C 51 Notes Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com firealarmresources com ...

Page 52: ...de by Fire Lite with respect to its products Fire Lite does not represent that its products will prevent any loss by fire or otherwise or that its products will in all cases provide the protection for which they are installed or intended Buyer acknowledges that Fire Lite is not an insurer and assumes no risk for loss or damages or the cost of any inconvenience transportation damage misuse abuse ac...

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