
NFS2-3030 Programming Manual —
P/N 52545:K1 03/20/2012
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Type Codes for Output Devices
Type Codes
G.4 Type Codes for Output Devices
This section provides a list of Type Codes for SLC control module points. Select from these codes
to define the type of point.
PROCESS AUTO
critical process
N
Y
Monitors for a critical process
CO MONITOR
CO alarm
Y
Y
Monitors conventional CO detectors for a CO alarm condition.
* Local Mode treats this point as a fire alarm point.
† Does not participate in Local Mode
‡ Local Mode activation of NACs only. No releasing.
Type Code
Point Type
Point Characteristics
Latching
(Y=yes
N=no)
Activates
CBE
Device Function
Table G.2 Type Codes for Monitor Modules (3 of 3)
Type Code
Silenceable
(Y=yes
N=no)*
Switch
Inhibit
(Y=yes,
N=No)
*
Walk Test
(Y=yes,
N=No)*
SLC Output Point
Local Mode
Group Point
Types
Device Function
CONTROL
†
Y
N
Y
NAC
n/a
Supervised NAC
RELAY†
Y
N
Y
Relay
n/a
Relay output
BELL CIRCUIT
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC
STROBE CKT†
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC
HORN CIRCUIT†
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC
AUDIBLE CKT
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC
SPEAKER
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC for speaker circuits
blank†
Y
N
Y
NAC
n/a
Supervised NAC for undefined device
NONRESET
CTL†
N
N
N
Relay or NAC
n/a
Supervised output, unaffected by “System Reset”
command
TELEPHONE
N
N
N
Relay
fire
Supervised Telephone circuit
CONTROL NAC
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC
ISOLATED NAC
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC for notification appliance, used
with audio isolators. Activates even if there is a short
on its NAC circuit. For ULC installations only.
ISOLATED SPK
Y
N
Y
NAC
fire
Supervised NAC for speaker circuits, used with
audio isolators. Activates even if there is a short on
its audio circuit. For ULC installations only.
GEN ALARM†
N
Y
Y
NAC
fire
Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
configured as a Municipal Box Transmitter for NFPA
72 Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems applications (MBT-
1 required). This Type ID can also be used for
general alarm activation.
GEN SUPERVIS†
N
Y
Y
NAC
supervisory Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
activated under any Supervisory condition (includes
sprinkler type).
GEN TROUBLE†
N
Y
Y
NAC
trouble
Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
activated under any System Trouble condition.This
device will not turn ON when it is in trouble (short or
open).
GENERAL
PEND†
N
Y
Y
NAC
trouble
Control Module XPC-8 circuit, or an XP5-C (in NAC
mode) that will activate upon receipt of an alarm
and/or trouble condition, and remain in the ON state
until all events have been ACKNOWLEDGED. This
device will not turn ON when it is in trouble (short or
open)
TROUBLE
PEND†
N
Y
Y
NAC
trouble
Control Module or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) that will
activate upon receipt of a trouble condition, and
remain in the ON state until all troubles have been
ACKNOWLEDGED. This device will not turn ON
when it is in trouble (short or open).
ALARMS PEND†
N
Y
Y
NAC
fire
Control module or NAC for output that will activate
upon receipt of an alarm condition, and remain in
the alarm state until all alarms have been
acknowledged.
INST RELEASE
‡
N
Y
N
NAC (SLC only)
fire
Supervised for open circuits and ground faults.
Short = normal
Table G.3 SLC Control Module Type Codes (1 of 2)