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The E-FSA Configuration Sheet is a quick way to put together the parts for an addressable fire
alarm system in 5 easy steps. It was created using an Excel spreadsheet, but can be printed out
and used as a check list that can be filled in by hand. Note that you may have to manually clarify
some part numbers to specify options, such as colors, if using this in its printed form. Yellow
highlighted cells are where you make entries if using this in its electronic spreadsheet form.
Information in other cells will then be filled in automatically as needed.
Before you use this configuration sheet, you should have a good idea of what is required for the job
(panel features, type and number of devices, etc.). If you're not sure where to start, you can refer to
the Addressable Fire Alarm Questions to Ask form on the second tab (FAQtA) of this spreadsheet.
Once you've filled in the information on that form, you can use this configuration sheet to select the
necessary parts.
Start by selecting the addressable devices required for the system on the Addr. Dev (1) sheet. This
will determine the size of the panel needed. Then on the Panel (2 & 3) sheet select the panel
based on the number of addressable devices. Next choose the options for the panel, such as
RS232 interface and remote annunciators. Step 4 is to choose the signaling devices and calculate
the signal load on the Signals (4) sheet. If using the printed sheet, you'll have to calculate the
signal load manually. If using the electronic spreadsheet, you can enter the quantities of each
device type in the section that shows device currents and it will total the currents for you. If booster
power supplies are needed, you will also have to fill out the BPS Batteries (5b) sheet to determine
proper batteries.
If an audio evacuation system is needed (pre-recorded voice evacuation message and/or live
paging with microphone), fill out the Speakers (4a) and Audio Panel (4b) sheets (steps 4a and 4b)
along with the ANS Batteries (5c) sheet.
The final step (step 5) is to determine the proper battery size for the panel using the FSA Batteries
(5) sheet. You can either fill this out manually on the printed page, or by entering the values in the
spreadsheet. If using it in it's electronic form, some of the selections from the previous sheets
automatically carry over to the FSA Batteries sheet (other values such as signal loads and battery
back up time will have to be entered manually). The calculations will then be done for you.
This Misc. sheet includes the other available Edwards fire alarm products that are less commonly
used. Because of this, there are no "checks and balances" when you select these items (no "too
many devices" or current load checks, for example). Selected devices will be included on the
Summary sheet, however, and be part of the final BOM.
back up time will have to be entered manually). The calculations will then be done for you.
This Misc. sheet includes the other available Edwards fire alarm products that are less commonly
used. Because of this, there are no "checks and balances" when you select these items (no "too
many devices" or current load checks, for example). Selected devices will be included on the
Summary sheet, however, and be part of the final BOM.
When finished with your selections, you can go the the Summary sheet to review (only in electronic
form). The Summary sheet will summarize your selections and give you the option to print a BOM
(be sure to follow the instructions).
When using this configuration sheet in its electronic form, there are red tags ( ) throughout with
additional information (some tags mark hidden calculations and pop-up warnings). To view, place
the mouse pointer over the tag. For more detailed product information, refer to catalog and/or
installation sheets
Always double check selections and calculations for mistakes. Although there are some warnings
for wrong or missing entries, the user is ultimately responsible for the correct bill of material..
This Configuration Sheet includes most, but no all, the fire alarm products Edwards offer. You
should refer to the catalog, price book, or contact Edwards Signaling if you need something not
shown on these sheets.
It is suggested that you keep an original copy of this spreadsheet and save any changes you might
make as another file name to ensure you have a clean starting point each time.
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6/24/2014
v10b Updated data sheet links
Updated 24Vdc current of 116DEGEX
v10c Added Genesis w.p. speakers
Split color choice for signals
V10d Fixed calculation on Signals Tab (row 61, 62)
V11 draft Re-did BPS battery calc
Added option to change battery time for BPS and ANS
v11a draft Add W.P. Genesis H/S.
ADI_V1 draft Started to create ADI version with ADI part numbes.
Added Misc. tab.
Changed data sheet links to web. Added FAQ to own tab.
ADI_V1 Released V1 for ADI
v11a draft Converted ADI version back to non-ADI
v11a Released v11a
v11b draft Added 260-CO to Addr. Dev sheet
v11b Released
v11c draft Fix BPS battery calc (total alarm curr, cell F41)
v11c draft Updated hyperlinks
v11c Released
v11d draft Added notes to FSA Batts tab re Aux Power
v11e draft Added low freq Genesis to Signals
Added 5553 haz loc speakers
Removed (hid) TS7 smokes
Removed 24AH battery from ANS Batt tab
v12 Released
Step 1 - Select the addressable devices
Part Number Qty
Need smoke, heat, or CO detectors? What type?
Photoelectric smoke Use: E-PD
Photoelectric smoke w/ heat Use: E-PHD Each detector requires
its own base.
Heat only, ROR or 135F Fixed Use: E-HD
Standard base Use: B4U
Relay base (form C contacts) Use: RB4U Rated for 2A @ 30Vdc
Isolator base Use: IB4U Used on class A circuits only
Sounder base Use: SB4U Requires separate 24Vdc
Surface mount box for sounder base Use: AB4G-SB
High temp heat, ROR / 194F fixed * Use: 282B-PL * 280B heats and 260-CO are
High temp heat, 194F fixed temp * Use: 284B-PL conventional devices that require
separate addressable input module(s).
Carbon Monixide detector, 4 wire* Use: 260-CO
Reverse polartiy relay for 260-CO Use: 405-01 405-01 reverse polarity relay used for
tandem connection of 260-COs
Need input / output modules? What type?
Single input mini module, class B Use: E-IDC1B Used for N.O. contact devices
Single input module, class A Use: E-IDC1A Used for N.O. contact devices
Dual input module, class B Use: E-IDC2B Used for N.O. contact devices
Combo waterflow/supervisory Use: E-IDCWS Used for N.O. contact devices
Signal (NAC) module Use: E-NAC 2 amps max
Relay module (form C contacts) Use: E-RLY 2A @ 30Vdc; .5A @ 120Vac
Isolator module Use: E-ISO Used on class A circuits only
2 wire smoke module Use: E-2WIRE Used for conventional smokes
47K ohm EOL resistor (input & NAC mods) Use: EOL-47
4.7K ohm EOL resistor (for E-2WIRE) Use: EOL-4.7
Loop expansion module Use: XAL127 Expands E-FSA250 (only) panel up to 254 devices
Dialer (DACT) module Use: SA-DACT If needed, should select panel w/dialer pkg above instead
City tie module Use: CTM Requires a dedicated NAC
Reverse polarity (city tie) Use: RPM
RS232 interface module Use: SA-232 For direct connect to laptop and/or printer (recommended)
Ethernet interface card Use: SA-ETH Used for Ethernet 10/100 Base-T newtork connection
Class A converter Use: SA-CLA Required for class A NACs and annunciator on E-FSA64 panel
LED expander module Use: D16L-FA Provides 16 alarm & trouble zone LEDs (E-FSA250 panel only)
End of line resistors (NACs) Use: EOL-15 There are 2 NACs on E-FSA64; 4 on E-FSA250
Need programming software? The E-FSA panels can be programmed through the front panel
keypad. The FSA-CU is used if programming via a laptop, or if
connecting to panel from a remote location using the SA-DACT
Configuration utility program Use: FSA-CU or SA-ETH module. The 260097 cable is needed for
Upload/download cable Use: 260097 connecting pc to panel using the SA-232 module.
for gray box or R for red box to part
dialer is most common and usually
Ceiling speaker only Use: EGC__ __-S7 Add letter F after the C for "FIRE" markings.
Add letter R after F for red device with "FIRE" (else white).
Ceiling spkr/strobe, 15 - 95cd Use: EGC__ __-S7VM Red ceiling devices only available with "FIRE".
Ceiling spkr/strobe, 95 - 177cd Use: EGC__-S7VMH 95-177 cd devices only available in white.
Enter the quantities for each candela setting used on the speaker strobes, then total up the currents (both fwr and dc). The E-FSA64 panel has 3.75
amps of fwr power. E-FSA250 has 6 amps of fwr power. If fwr total exceeds panel's supply, you will need booster power supply(ies). Use dc current
values to determine booster power supply load. Note: If using the E-FSA64 panel and the total fwr load is more than 3750mA but less than 6000mA,
it may be more cost effective to use the larger E-FSA250 panel instead of adding a booster supply.
Current (mA)
Speaker Strobe Qty Total (fwr) Total (dc)
EG4 wall speaker strobe - 15cd 120fwr, 96dc x =
EG4 wall speaker strobe - 30cd 169fwr, 130dc x =
EG4 wall speaker strobe - 75cd 329fwr, 239dc x =
EG4 wall speaker strobe - 110cd 375fwr, 294dc x =
EGC ceiling speaker strobe - 15cd 131fwr, 109dc x =
EGC ceiling speaker strobe - 30cd 194fwr, 151dc x =
EGC ceiling speaker strobe - 75cd 379fwr, 281dc x =
EGC ceiling speaker strobe - 95cd 437fwr, 330dc x =
EGC ceiling speaker strobe - 115cd 518fwr, 392dc x =
EGC ceiling speaker strobe - 150cd 643fwr, 502dc x =
EGC ceiling speaker strobe - 177cd 693fwr, 565dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 15cd 120fwr, 106dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 29cd 178fwr, 144dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 70cd 347fwr, 167dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 87cd 386fwr, 319dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 102cd 412fwr, 324dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 123cd 487fwr, 390dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 147cd 607fwr, 494dc x =
WG4 speaker strobe - 161cd 646fwr, 495dc x =
Subtotal currents (mA) fwr = dc =
Select primary amplifier size Primary amplifier includes 1 speaker circuit, cabinet, power
25 watt main amplifier Use: ANS25MD__ supply, prerecorded message, microphone, and battery
charger.
50 watt main amplifier Use: ANS50MD__ Select only one primary amplifier.
100 watt main amplifier Use: ANS100MD__ Add letter R for red or G for gray cabinet.
Control Panel
Standby Total Alarm Total
Current Standby Current Alarm
Item Qty ea. (mA) (mA) ea. (mA) (mA)
E-FSA64 x 155 204 Base panel numbers do NOT include primary loop
E-FSA250 x 172 267
Primary Loop x 50 120 Assumes loop 1 fully loaded
XAL127 (E-FSA250 only) x 55 128 Assumes fully loaded loop
D16L-FA (E-FSA250 only) x 4 48 2 max
SA-CLA (E-FSA64 only) x 3 60
SA-232 x 13 13
SA-DACT x 41 41
SA-ETH x 34 34
Smoke/Acc
Standby Total Alarm Total
Current Standby Current Alarm
Item Qty ea. (mA) (mA) ea. (mA) (mA)
RPM x 20 270
E-2WIRE x 17 58 If used, only enter 1, even if more than 1 installed
E-RLCD x 98 113
E-RLCD-C x 99 115 8 maximum remote
annunciators per panel
E-RLED-C x 28 62
RLED24 x 6 34
Battery Calc
Total Total
Standby Alarm
Item (mA) (mA)
Control Panel From above
Smoke/Acc From above
Aux Power Smoke/Acc + Aux cannot exceed 1500mA
NAC1 2500mA max per circuit. Enter 200 if using CTM
NAC2 2500mA max per circuit
NAC3 (E-FSA250 only) 2500mA max per circuit
NAC4 (E-FSA250 only) 2500mA max per circuit
/1000
Battery Size = Amp Hours
(26 amp hour max)
Part # Qty
12 volt, 4.5 amp hour Use: 12V4A For E-FSA64, batteries larger than 11AH will
12 volt, 7.2 amp hour Use: 12V6A5 require a separate battery cabinet. For the E-
FSA250, batteries larger than 18AH require a
12 volt, 11 amp hour Use: 12V10A separate battery cabinet.
12 volt, 18 amp hour Use: 12V17A
Panels require 2 of selected size.
12 volt, 26 amp hour Use: 12V24A
18AH battery cabinet Use: BC-2
26AH battery cabinet Use: BC-1
Step 5b: Detailed booster bower supply battery calculations
Supervisory (AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4) This is for supervisory current from devices such as remote
Note: Only add auxiliary current if aux output stays on after AC power failure. annunciators and sounder bases connected to signal circuits that have
Circuit Current (mA) been configured as AUX outputs (not supervised) and will stay
Aux 1 powered if loss of AC (battery backed up).
Aux 2 3000mA
max per
Aux 3 ckt Total remote ann. supervisory load not assigned to panel = 0 mA
Aux 4 Total sounder base supervisory load = 0 mA
Number of ckts set to AUX: x 35 = 0 Total 260-CO detector supervisory load = 0 mA
Total AUX current (if switch SW2-7 is off): 0 mA (A)
Total supervisory current is limited to 8 amps.
200 mA AUX This is the dedicated 200mA AUX output that is typically
Current (mA) used for low current devices, such as 4 wire smokes, that
do require battery backup.
Total 200 mA AUX current: 0 mA (B)
Alarm (NAC1, NAC2, NAC3, NAC4) This is for signal loads as well as alarm currents for devices such as
Circuit Current (mA) remote annunciators and sounder bases .
NAC 1 / Aux 1 Use Vdc, RMS current ratings of devices.
3000mA
NAC 2 / Aux 2 max per
NAC 3 / Aux3 ckt Total dc load from Signals not assigned to panel = mA
NAC 4 / Aux 4 Total remote ann. alarm load not assigned to panel = 0 mA
Total sounder base alarm load = 0 mA
Total NAC current: 0 mA (G) Total 260-CO detector alarm load = 0 mA
Enter the number of booster power supplies below requiring the calculated battery size. Total
batteries will be that number x 2 (2 batteries per booster).
Total
Part # # of BPS Batts
12 volt, 7.2 amp hour Use: 12V6A5 x2= 0
12 volt, 11 amp hour Use: 12V10A x2= 0 The size and number of booster power supplies
12 volt, 18 amp hour Use: 12V17A x2= 0 should be selected on the Signals sheet first.
12 volt, 26 amp hour Use: 12V24A x2= 0
Qty
18AH battery cabinet Use: BC-2 0 Batteries larger than 12V10A require BC-1 or BC-2. 2 batteries per
26AH battery cabinet Use: BC-1 0 Batteries larger than 12V17A require BC-1. cabinet
Step 5c: Detailed ANS audio panel battery calculations
Do calculations for 1 amplifier at at time. Only
enter quantities of options installed in / powered
by each amp.
Standby Alarm
Current Total Current Total
Item Qty (Amps) Standby (Amps) Alarm
ANS100 - 100W Amp x 0.18 2.5
ANS50 - 50W Amp x 0.13 1.0
ANS25 - 25W Amp x 0.18 1.0
ANSREMSUP - Remote Mic Sup Module x 0.03 0.05 One max per amp
ANSREM - Remote Mic x 0.02 0.04 Five max per amp
ANSZS4B(2A) - Zone Splitter x 0.045 0.13 Two max per amp
ANSBKUP - Backup Amp Module x 0.04 0.01 One max per amp
Enter the number of ANS amps below requiring the calculated battery size. Total batteries
will be that number x 2 (2 batteries per ANS).
Total
Part # # of ANS Batts
12 volt, 7.2 amp hour battery Use: 12V6A5 x2= 0
12 volt, 11 amp hour battery Use: 12V10A x2= 0
12 volt, 18 amp hour battery Use: 12V17A x2= 0
Qty
18 AH battery cabinet Use: BC-2 0 Batteries larger than 12V6A5 require BC-2 or BC-1.
This sheet contatins the other less common, but available Edwards fire alarm
products not covered in the previous sheets. None of these products figure into
any calculations (device quantity checks, current loads, etc.), but will get totaled
on the Summary sheet as part of the final BOM if you enter quantities.
None of these devices are addressable, so if you select an initiating device, such
as a weatherprrof MPSR series pull station, you will need to select the
appropriate module on the Addr. Devices sheet if you want to connect it to the
addressable panel.