NO-460-004 4 I56-3500-008
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NO-460-004 1 I56-3500-008
FCM-1 Supervised Control Module
BEFORE INSTALLING
This information is included as a quick reference installation guide. Refer to
the control panel installation manual for detailed system information. If the
modules will be installed in an existing operational system, inform the opera-
tor and local authority that the system will be temporarily out of service. Dis-
connect power to the control panel before installing the modules.
NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FCM-1 Supervised Control Modules are intended for use in intelligent, two-
wire systems, where the individual address of each module is selected us-
ing the built-in rotary switches. This module is used to switch an external
power supply, which can be a DC power supply or an audio amplifier (up
to 80 VRMS), to notification appliances. It also supervises the wiring to the
connected loads and reports their status to the panel as NORMAL, OPEN,
or SHORT CIRCUIT. The FCM-1 has two pairs of output termination points
available for fault-tolerant wiring and a panel-controlled LED indicator. This
module can be used to replace a CMX-2 module that has been configured for
supervised wiring operation.
COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To ensure proper operation, this module shall be connected to a compatible
Notifier system control panels only (list available from Notifier).
MOUNTING
The FCM-1 mounts directly to 4-inch square electrical boxes (see Figure 2A).
The box must have a minimum depth of 2
1
/
8
inches. Surface mounted electri-
cal boxes (SMB500) are available. The module can also mount to the DNR(W)
duct housing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Normal Operating Voltage:
15 to 32 VDC
Maximum Current Draw:
6.5 mA (LED on)
Average Operating Current: 375µA (LED flashing - in group poll mode) 350µA (LED flashing - in direct poll mode); 485µA Max. (LED flashing, NAC shorted)
Maximum NAC Line Loss:
4 VDC
External Supply Voltage (between Terminals T10 and T11)
Maximum (NAC):
Regulated 24 VDC
Maximum (Speakers):
70.7 V RMS, 50 W
Drain on External Supply:
1.7 mA Maximum using 24 VDC supply; 2.2 mA Maximum using 80 VRMS supply
Max NAC Current Ratings:
For class B wiring system, the current rating is 3A; For class A wiring system, the current rating is 2A
Temperature Range:
32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity:
10% to 93% Non-condensing
Dimensions:
4.675˝ H x 4.275˝ W x 1.4˝ D (Mounts to a 4˝ square by 2
1
/
8
˝ deep box.)
Accessories:
SMB500 Electrical Box; CB500 Barrier
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WIRING
NOTE: All wiring must conform to applicable local codes, ordinances, and reg-
ulations. When using control modules in nonpower limited applications, the
CB500 Module Barrier must be used to meet UL requirements for the separa-
tion of power-limited and nonpower-limited terminals and wiring. The barrier
must be inserted into a 4˝ × 4˝ × 2
1
/
8
˝ junction box, and the control module
must be placed into the barrier and attached to the junction box (Figure 2A).
The power-limited wiring must be placed into the isolated quadrant of the
module barrier (Figure 2B).
1. Install module wiring in accordance with the job drawings and appropri-
ate wiring diagrams.
2. Set the address on the module per job drawings.
3. Secure module to electrical box (supplied by installer), see Figure 2A.
Wire should be stripped to the appropriate length (recommended strip length
is
1
/
4
“ to
3
/
8
”). Exposed conductor should be secured under the clamping plate
and should not protrude beyond the terminal block area.
CAUTION
: Do not loop wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide su-
pervision of connections.
IMPORTANT: When using the FCM-1 for audio applications, remove Jumper
(J1) and discard. The Jumper is located on the back as shown in Figure 1B.
J1 must be removed whenever power supply monitoring feature is not required.
NOTE: All references to power limited represent “Power Limited (Class 2)”.
All references to Class A also include Class X.
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1653
Phone: 203.484.7161
RELAY CONTACT RATINGS:
CURRENT RATING
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
LOAD DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
2 A
25 VAC
PF = 0.35
Non-coded
3 A
30 VDC
Resistive
Non-coded
2 A
30 VDC
Resistive
Coded
0.46 A
30 VDC
(L/R = 20ms)
Non-coded
0.7 A
70.7 VAC
PF = 0.35
Non-coded
0.9 A
125 VDC
Resistive
Non-coded
0.5 A
125 VAC
PF = 0.75
Non-coded
0.3 A
125 VAC
PF = 0.35
Non-coded
FIGURE 6. TYPICAL FAULT TOLERANT WIRING FOR SPEAKER SUPERVISION AND SWITCHING, NFPA STYLE Z:
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED
AND POWER LIMITED
TO NEXT
DEVICE
SIGNAL LINE CIRCUIT (SLC)
32 VDC MAX.
TWISTED PAIR
IS RECOMMENDED
WIRES MUST BE SUPERVISED PER NFPA
CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
CONTROL PANELS ONLY
FROM
PANEL OR
PREVIOUS
DEVICE
CONTROL
MODULE
SPEAKERS MUST BE LISTED FOR
FIRE PROTECTION.
47K EOL RESISTOR
IS INTERNAL AT
TERMINALS 8 & 9
MODULE POLARITIES ARE SHOWN IN ALARM
TO NEXT CONTROL
MODULE LAST MODULE
MUST RETURN WIRES FOR
SUPERVISION
SUPERVISION
AUDIO CIRCUIT WIRING MUST BE TWISTED PAIR AS A MINIMUM.
SEE NOTIFIER INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER, 70.7 Vrms MAX.
USE ONLY MODELS AA-30, AA100 OR
AA-120. AMPLIFIER MUST PROVIDE
WIRING SUPERVISION PER NFPA.
AUDIO CIRCUIT
DO NOT LOOP WIRE AROUND TERMINALS 10 & 11.
BREAK WIRE TO ENSURE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
BYPASS CAPACITORS: 100µ
A2143-20 NONPOLARIZED
<10µA LEAKAGE
*NOTE: ANY FAULT IN THE POWER SUPPLY IS LIMITED TO THAT ZONE AND DOES NOT RESULT IN A FAULT IN A SEPARATE ZONE.
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WARNING
All relay switch contacts are shipped in the standby state (open) state, but may have transferred to the activated (closed) state during shipping. To ensure that
the switch contacts are in their correct state, modules must be made to communicate with the panel before connecting circuits controlled by the module.