Technical Data Bulletin

ISO-X 30198

ISO-X
Fault Isolator Module

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Chemetron Fire Systems ISO-X Fault Isolator
Module is used with the Micro 200-I, 300-I, & 400-I
Control Panels to protect the system against wire-
to-wire short circuits on the SLC loops.

FEATURES
P Powered directly by an SLC loop, no external
power required.
P Mounts in standard 4 inch square (2-1/8" deep) ISO-X Fault Isolator Module
junction box.
P Integral LED blinks to indicate normal condition.
Illuminates steadily when short circuit condition
is detected.
P High noise immunity (EMF/RFI).
P Wide viewing angle of LED.
P SEMS screws with clamping plates for ease of
wiring.
P Opens SLC loop automatically on detection of
short, preventing the short from causing failure
of the entire loop.
P Automatically resets on correction of short.
P Supports Style 4, 6, or 7 wiring.

APPLICATIONS Face Plate

The Fault Isolator Modules should be spaced be-

tween groups of sensors in a loop to protect the
rest of the loop. Use to isolate short circuit
problems within a section of a loop so that other
sections can continue to operate normally. The
ISO-X supports a maximum of 25 devices in be-
tween isolators.
CONSTRUCTION
The face plate is made of LEXAN with an off-
white color. It includes a yellow LED indicator that
pulses under normal conditions and illuminates
steadily when a short is detected.

OPERATION Automatically opens circuit when the line voltage

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drops below 4 volts. Fault Isolator Modules should be
spaced between groups of sensors (maximum 25) in
a loop to protect the rest of the loop. If a short
should occur between any two isolators, then both
isolators immediately switch to an open circuit state
and isolate the groups of sensors between them. The
remaining units on the loop continue to fully operate.
In Style 4 loops, the ISO-X is generally used at each
T-tap branch to limit the effect of short circuits on a
branch to the devices on that branch. The LED
indicator is on continuously during a short circuit
condition.
The ISO-X Fault Isolator Module automatically re-
stores the shorted portion of the communications
loop to normal condition when the short circuit
condition is removed.
INSTALLATION
Mount on a standard 4 inch square junction box that
is at least 2-1/8" deep. Terminal screws are provided
for in and out wiring. Installation instructions are
provided with each module.
Surface mount backbox is available as an option.
PRODUCT LINE INFORMATION
ISO-X . . . . . Isolator Module.
70100740 . . Surface Mount Backbox
Ordering Information
Stock Number
70100727 ISO-X Fault Isolator Module
70100740 Surface Mount Backbox
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Technical Data Bulletin
ISO-X 30198
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage: 15 28 volts DC (Peak)
Current Range: 5 mA for LED latched in alarm
Standby Current: 400 FA maximum, plus super-
visory current
Pulsing Current: 30 mA for 15 mS.
Temperature Range: 32E to 120EF (0E to 49EC)
Humidity Range: 10% 95% Relative
Weight: 5.0 oz. (150 g)
ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING
SPECIFICATIONS
Fault Isolator Modules shall be provided to automati-
cally isolate wire-to-wire short circuits on an SLC loop.
The Fault Isolator Module shall limit the number of
modules or detectors that may be rendered
inoperative by a short circuit fault on the SLC loop. If
a wire-to-wire short occurs, the Fault Isolator Module
shall automatically open-circuit (disconnect) the SLC
loop. When the short circuit condition is corrected, the
Fault Isolator Module shall automatically reconnect the
isolated section of the SLC loop. The Fault Isolator
Module shall not require any address-setting, and its
operations shall be totally automatic. It shall not be
necessary to replace or reset a Fault Isolator Module
after its normal operation. The Fault Isolator Module
shall mount in a standard 4 inch deep electrical box, in
a surface mounted backbox, or in the Fire Alarm Con-
trol Panel. It shall provide a single LED that shall flash
to indicate that the Isolator is operational and shall
illuminate steadily to indicate that a short circuit
condition has been detected and isolated.
Shipping Weight
Description lbs (kg)
.6 (.27)
.6 (.27)
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