Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Fire Alarm Control Panel
- Model FC901
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- DESCRIPTIONS
- SLC grounding detection threshold
- CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
- CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION
- SYSTEM WIRING
- AC Connection
- Battery Connection
- WIRING
- Control Panel Wiring Overview
- Wiring Entering Enclosure
- Install Wiring
- Wiring Separation
- Internal Structure
- Power Supply and Battery Wiring
- Status Relays
- Auxiliary Power Outputs Wiring
- NAC Wiring
- Serial Interface Circuit (UFP)
- Serial Remote Device Wiring Overview
- SLC Addressable Device Circuit
- SLC Addressable Device Wiring Diagrams
- Optional City Tie/Leased Line
- DACT Wiring
- PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL PANEL
- MAINTENANCE
- APPENDIX-A: REFERENCE DATA
- APPENDIX-B: COMPATIBLE DEVICES
- APPENDIX-C: TROUBLESHOOTING
- APPENDIX-D: ALARM VERIFICATION
- APPENDIX-E: APPLICATION SPECIFIC DETECTION
- APPENDIX-F: TESTING/MAINTENANCE
- APPENDIX-G: LCD, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
- APPENDIX-H: OUTPUT FEATURES
- APPENDIX-I: PAS / PRE-SIGNAL
- APPENDIX-J: DACT INFORMATION OVERVIEW
- APPENDIX-K: DRIFT COMPENSATION
- APPENDIX-L: RELEASING OPERATION
- APPENDIX-M: GLOSSARY
- APPENDIX-N: PAD-4 WIRING INSTRUCTION
- APPENDIX-O: ISOLATOR SUPPORT
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DESCRIPTIONS
FC901 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The FC901 is a compact but powerful standalone fire alarm control panel. It features advanced
addressable fire detection, keypad and offline programming, notification circuits, a 160 by 64
dots LCD display and event history retention capability. Its typical configuration includes a
power supply, a signaling addressable device circuit, two notification appliance circuits (NAC),
Digital Alarm Communication Transmitter (DACT), four system status relays and a USB
programming port.
All the components of the FC901 control panel are mounted in an 18.1" x 16.5" enclosure. The
FC901 has only one electronic main board which integrates most functional parts together (the
CPU board is mounted to main board before delivery), including DACT, System Display,
signaling line circuit, NAC, serial interface circuits, system status relays, programming port and
battery charging circuit. The main board is mounted on the supporting frame, and it provides
the connections for external field wiring. An optional city tie module can be mounted on the
backside of the main board. The power supply is located under the main board and supporting
frame.
The FC901 supports English, French and Spanish operation menu for user selection. When
the tool language changes from English to French or Spanish, it is recommended, but not
necessary, to create a new French or Spanish configuration and upload it to the panel.
The FC901 features one LCD screen which is used to indicate the specific indications for
system events while LEDs indicate general panel status.
FC901 supports surface mounting and semi-flush mounting. Semi-flush mounting kits are
available for the enclosure.
System status information is provided by a 160 by 64 dots (7 by 26 characters), backlit LCD
and by discrete LED indicators for major control panel functions.
The LCD is used to display event data, including alarms and troubles conditions, zone or
device custom identification of messages, and a log of the system event history. A back light is
included in the display to assure visibility in low light. To conserve power, the back light is only
activated during a reported event or on operation of a display control button.
Individual LEDs on the panel are provided to indicate:
in US: ALARM, Power, Silenced, Trouble, Supervisory, Ground Fault and Audibles On;
in Canada: ALARM, Power On, Signal Silence, Trouble, Supervisory, Ground Fault and Alarm
Signal.
Direct push-button controls are provided for:
in US: Reset, Acknowledge/Buzzer Silence, Silence/Unsilence, Programmable, MENU, OK, C
(cancel) and a four-way button for menu navigation;
in Canada: Reset, Acknowledge/Buzzer Silence, Signal Silence/Unsilence, Alarm Signal
Activation, MENU, OK, C (cancel) and a four-way button for menu navigation.