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NFS-320/E/C Installation Manual —
P/N 52745:M2 7/1/14
Section 2: System Overview
2.1 System Description
The NFS-320/E/C control panel is a modular, intelligent fire alarm control panel (FACP) with an
extensive list of powerful features. The control panel uses the CPS-24/E integral power supply with
battery charger. This is mounted in its cabinet to create a complete fire alarm control system. The
panel supports FlashScan® and CLIP mode; the board provides an integral signaling line circuit
(SLC) that can support up to 318 addressable points (159 detectors and 159 monitor/control
modules). The panel is networkable, and can be monitored across a network by other networked
panels.
Modular devices mount in the cabinet or in auxiliary backboxes to provide additional circuits. This
system is available in either a 120 VAC or 240 VAC configuration. Cabinetry can be ordered in
black or in red. The NFS-320/E/C chassis is removable, allowing work to be done outside the
cabinet.
2.1.1 Standard Features
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Uses Notifier’s VIEW® early warning fire detection and the FlashScan® or Classic Loop
Interface Protocol (CLIP) families of detectors and modules
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Integral power supply with battery charger
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Four standard Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC), Class A or B
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Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory and Security relays
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Support for 32 annunciator addresses, with 10 special annunciator groups
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Supports Style 4, Style 6, Style 7 SLC loops
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Releasing service using on-board NACs or FCM-1 modules
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Logic Equations
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Display scroll selection
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Alarm verification supervisory indication (NYC)
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Supervisory duct detectors
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Supports ONYX® Intelligent Sensing algorithms
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Network operation
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Battery charger supports 18 to 200 amp hour sealed lead-acid batteries
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EIA-485 connections for wiring ACS annunciators (including LDM custom graphic
annunciators), TM-4 transmitter
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EIA-232 connections for printer, CRT, printer/CRT, or network operation
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VeriFire Tools® off-line programming utility
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Autoprogram feature for faster device programming
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The control panel provides 6 amps of usable output power in an alarm condition; it provides
3 amps of usable output power in normal or continuous operating conditions
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Diagnostic LEDs and switches
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Ground fault detection (0 ohm impedance)
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Battery and battery-charger supervision, voltage-monitoring, and current-monitoring
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Disconnect of deeply-discharged battery (low battery disconnect)
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Programmable for strobe synchronization
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QWERTY silicone-rubber keypad with a 2x40 LCD display and eight indicator LEDs
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Mass Notification System compatible