INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

12 Clintonville Rd
FZM-1 Interface Module Northford, CT 06472-1653
(203) 484-7161
Specifications
Normal Operating Voltage: 15 to 32 VDC
Maximum Current Draw: 5.1 mA (LED on)
Average Operating Current: 270A (LED flashing)
EOL Resistance: 3.9K Ohms
Maximum IDC wiring resistance: 25 Ohms
External Supply Voltage (between Terminals T3 and T4)
DC Voltage: 18-28 volts power limited (19 to 28VDC when used with MTL isolator model MTL3043 in
intrinsically safe applications)
Ripple Voltage: 0.1 Volts RMS maximum
Current: 90mA per module
Temperature Range: 32F to 120F (0C to 49C)
Humidity: 10% to 93% Noncondensing
Dimensions: 41/2 H x 4 W x 11/4 D (Mounts to a 4 square by 21/8 deep box.)
Accessories: SMB500 Electrical Box

Before Installing 1. Install module wiring in accordance with the job draw-
This information is included as a quick reference installa- ings and appropriate wiring diagrams.
tion guide. Refer to the control panel installation manual 2. Set the address on the module per job drawings.
for detailed system information. If the modules will be Note: Some panels support extended addressing. In
installed in an existing operational system, inform the order to set the module above address 99 on compatible
operator and local authority that the system will be tempo- systems, carefully remove the stop on the upper rotary
rarily out of service. Disconnect power to the control panel switch with thumb in the direction shown in Figure 1.
before installing the modules. 3. Secure module to electrical box (supplied by installer),
as shown in Figure 2A.
NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user
of this equipment. Figure 1. Removing
Rotary Switch Stop: 9 67 8 9
0
5 10
General Description 8 4
3
2
11
12
13
1

The FZM-1 Interface Module is intended for use in intel- 7 TENS

1 0 15 14
6 7 8 9
2

ligent, two-wire systems, where the individual address of 6 5

4 3
3
5 4
each module is selected using the built-in rotary switches. 2
ONES
10

This module allows intelligent panels to interface and moni- LOOP ADDRESS

tor two-wire conventional smoke detectors. It transmits the

status (normal, open, or alarm) of one full zone of con-
ventional detectors back to the control panel. All two-wire Figure 2A. Module mounting: A78-2318-07
detectors being monitored must be UL compatible with this
module. The FZM-1 has a panel controlled LED indicator
and can be used to replace an MMX-2 module in existing
systems.

Compatibility Requirements
To ensure proper operation, this module shall be connected Figure 2B:
to a compatible Notifier system control panel only (list
available from Notifier).
0
1
2
10
9

11
8

4 6 7 5 1 1 12
4 5 67

3
8 4 3

9
0 4
Mounting
8
1
3

1
0
2
NS 1

2 7 ES
S
TE

DR
10

5
9

11
8

6 AD
4 5 6 7 15 1 1 12
4 5 67

3
8 4 3

9
3

5 ES
2
1

8 4 ON

The FZM-1 mounts directly to 4 square electrical boxes (see

3

9
0
2
NS 1

7 ES
S
TE

DR
6 AD
3

S
5
2
1

ONE

Figure 2A). The box must have a minimum depth of 21/8 .

Surface mounted electrical boxes (SMB500) are available
from Notifier

Wiring
A78-2611-12
NOTE: All wiring must conform to applicable local codes,
ordinances, and regulations. This module is intend-
ed for power-limited wiring only.
A78-2610-10
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 Figure 3. Interface two-wire conventional COMMUNICATION LINE CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED
detectors, NFPA Style B: 32 VDC MAX.
TWISTED PAIR
COMPATIBLE CONTROL PANELS ONLY.
IS RECOMMENDED
)( )(
TO NEXT FROM PANEL OR
)+( )+(
DEVICE PREVIOUS DEVICE

TERMINAL WIRING MUST BE POWER LIMITED. INTERFACE

MODULE
DO NOT MIX FIRE ALARM INITIATING, SUPERVISORY,
OR SECURITY DEVICES ON THE SAME MODULE.

9 0
5
67 8 9
10 )(
8 4
3
11
12
1
7
2 13
1 0 15 14 2 )+(
TENS
5
6789 )(
6 4 3
3 )+( LISTED BATTERY-BACKUP SWITCHED
5 2 4
3.9K EOL ONES
10 DC POWER SUPPLY.
LOOP ADDRESS
RESISTOR
(INCLUDED)
A2143-10
+ +
POWER TO THE INTERFACE MODULE
MUST BE EXTERNALLY SWITCHED TO
RESET THE DETECTORS. AN FRM-1
RELAY CONTROL MODULE CAN BE USED TO
SWITCH POWER FROM A STANDARD
DO NOT LOOP WIRE UNDER TERMINALS. BREAK WIRE POWER SUPPLY - SEE FIGURE 5.
RUN TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
OPTIONAL BRANCH CIRCUIT
DETECTORS MUST BE UL LISTED COMPATIBLE WITH MODULE. TO NEXT INTERFACE MODULE.
INSTALL DETECTORS PER MANUFACTURER'S MODULE SUPERVISES SUPPLY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A78-2394-14
VOLTAGE AND DETECTOR LOOP.

Figure 4. Interface two-wire conventional Figure 5. Relay control module

detectors, NFPA Style D: used to disconnect a power supply:
COMMUNICATION LINE CONNECT MODULES COMMUNICATION LINE
32 VDC MAX. TO LISTED COMPATIBLE 32 VDC MAX. CONNECT MODULES
TWISTED PAIR CONTROL PANELS ONLY. TWISTED PAIR TO LISTED COMPATIBLE
TERMINAL WIRING MUST BE POWER LIMITED.
IS RECOMMENDED IS RECOMMENDED CONTROL PANELS ONLY.
DO NOT MIX FIRE ALARM INITIATING, SUPERVISORY, )( )(
OR SECURITY DEVICES ON THE SAME MODULE. TO NEXT FROM PANEL )( )( FROM
)+( )+( OR PREVIOUS TO NEXT PANEL OR
DEVICE DEVICE DEVICE )+( )+( PREVIOUS
DEVICE
INTERFACE RELAY
MODULE CONTROL
MODULE
POWER LIMITED
DC POWER SUPPLY,
9 0 LISTED FOR FIRE )+(
67 8 9 )(
8 4
3
5 10
11
12
1 PROTECTION 9 0
3.9K EOL RESISTOR 7
2 13
1 0 15 14 2
)+( WITH BATTERY )( 8 1
)(
REQUIRED AT TERMINALS TENS
5
6789 )( BACKUP )+(
6 3
8 & 9 (INCLUDED) 3
4
)+(
7 2
A2143-10 5 2
10
4 LISTED BATTERY-BACKUP, )( 6 3
ONES
LOOP ADDRESS
SWITCHED DC POWER SUPPLY. )+( 5 4
LOOP ADDRESS

POWER TO THE INTERFACE MODULE

+ + MUST BE EXTERNALLY SWITCHED TO A78-2396-10
RESET THE DETECTORS. AN FRM-1
RELAY CONTROL MODULE CAN BE USED
TO SWITCH POWER FROM A STANDARD
POWER SUPPLY - SEE FIGURE 5.

DO NOT LOOP WIRE UNDER TERMINALS. BREAK WIRE OPTIONAL BRANCH CIRCUIT
RUN TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
TO NEXT INTERFACE MODULE.
DETECTORS MUST BE UL LISTED COMPATIBLE WITH MODULE. MODULE SUPERVISES SUPPLY
INSTALL DETECTORS PER MANUFACTURER'S VOLTAGE AND DETECTOR LOOP.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A78-2395-14

Figure 6. Interface two-wire intrinsically COMMUNICATION LINE CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED

safe conventional detectors, NFPA Style B: 32 VDC MAX.

TWISTED PAIR
IS RECOMMENDED
COMPATIBLE CONTROL PANELS ONLY.

)( )(
TO NEXT FROM PANEL OR
)+( )+(
DEVICE PREVIOUS DEVICE

INTERFACE
TERMINAL WIRING MUST BE POWER LIMITED. MODULE

DO NOT MIX FIRE ALARM INITIATING, SUPERVISORY,

OR SECURITY DEVICES ON THE SAME MODULE.

9 0
5
67 8 9
10 )(
8 4
3
11
12
1
7
2 13
1 0 15 14 2 )+(
TENS
5
6789 )(
6 4 3
3 )+( LISTED BATTERY-BACKUP SWITCHED
5 2 4
3.9K EOL ONES
10 DC POWER SUPPLY.
LOOP ADDRESS
RESISTOR
(INCLUDED)
A2143-10
+ +
POWER TO THE INTERFACE MODULE
MUST BE EXTERNALLY SWITCHED TO
RESET THE DETECTORS. AN FRM-1
RELAY CONTROL MODULE CAN BE USED TO
SWITCH POWER FROM A STANDARD
MTL3043 ISOLATOR
DO NOT LOOP WIRE UNDER TERMINALS. BREAK WIRE POWER SUPPLY - SEE FIGURE 5.
RUN TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
OPTIONAL BRANCH CIRCUIT
DETECTORS MUST BE UL LISTED COMPATIBLE WITH MODULE. TO NEXT INTERFACE MODULE.
INSTALL DETECTORS PER MANUFACTURER'S MODULE SUPERVISES SUPPLY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
A78-2394-29
VOLTAGE AND DETECTOR LOOP.

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