
Fire Alarm Control Panel IQ8Control C / M
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6.1.3 Protective and Functional earth
Wiring FACP IQ8Control C
Metal screws to the
rear wall plate of the central unit's housing
Basic
module
Battery bag 1
N
L1
PE
FE
Battery bag 2
N
L1
U
Housing mantle terminal
Cable cross section at least > 4mm² to PE rail
The primary PE-connection (protective
earth) of the mains supply must be
connected to the appropriate terminal of
the FACP to ensure a proper operation
of the system.
The FE (functional earth) and PE
(protective earth) terminals of the panel’s
housing must be connected with the PE
rail of the power distributor panel from
which the fire alarm system will be
powered.
Use copper cable with a cross section of
at least
≥
4 mm
2
depending on the length
of the cable run.
The FACP IQ8Control is a protection
>class I DIN EN 60950< device.
Wiring FACP IQ8Control M
N
L1
PE
FE
N
L1
U
Cable cross section at least
> 4mm² to PE rail
Metal screws to the
rear wall plate of the central unit's housing
Basic
module
Battery bag 2
Battery bag 1
Housing mantle terminal
Fig. 25: Protective and Functional earth
The basic module is connected to the rear panel of the cabinet by means of metal spacers and
screws. This electrically conducting connection between base module and rear panel is essential for
correct functional earthing of the FACP IQ8Control C/M.