FW106 Uer Manual

Maple Armor

FW106, FW106C
Fire Alarm Control Panel

Installation and Operation Manual
DOC‐FW106‐UM‐R1.6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Control Panel Limitations ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Agency Listings, Approvals ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Underwriters Laboratories (UL/ULC) .......................................................................................................................... 2
Requirements for All Installations ...................................................................................................................... 2
Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems ...................................................................................... 2
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
FW106/FW106CFire Alarm Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 3
Board Assembly Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 5
FW106/FW106C Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 6
Specifications and Features ........................................................................................................................................ 7
System Components ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Components Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 8
AMI ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
PTU ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
PCU ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
ALU ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
NOU .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
ROU................................................................................................................................................................... 14
XNU ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Battery .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Cautions .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Control Panel Location ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Control Panel Installation Notice .............................................................................................................................. 16
FW106/FW106C Mounting Space ............................................................................................................................ 17
FW106/FW106C Installation Size ............................................................................................................................. 18
Cabinet Mounting ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Remove Knock‐Outs ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Battery Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Unit Address Setting ................................................................................................................................................. 22
SYSTEM WIRING ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Wiring Notes ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Power Limiting .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Wiring Entering the Enclosure .......................................................................................................................... 23
Wiring Separation ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Power Supply Wiring ................................................................................................................................................ 24
AC Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Battery Connection ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring .............................................................................................................................. 28
Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class A ....................................................................................................... 28
Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class B ....................................................................................................... 29
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Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring ....................................................................................................................... 30
Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class A ................................................................................................ 30
Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class B ................................................................................................ 31
Relay Output Circuit Wiring ...................................................................................................................................... 32
External Network Circuit Wiring ............................................................................................................................... 33
External Network Circuit Wiring ‐ Class B ......................................................................................................... 33
Auxiliary Power Output Wiring ................................................................................................................................. 34
Communication Port Connection ............................................................................................................................. 34
System Checkout ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Before Turning the Power ON ........................................................................................................................... 36
Power‐up Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Circuit Trouble .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Ground Fault ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Battery Trouble ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Common Trouble .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Status handling ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Standby Condition ............................................................................................................................................ 38
Alarm Conditions .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Trouble Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Supervisory Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Device, Appliance Handling ...................................................................................................................................... 42
NAC Activation and Silence .............................................................................................................................. 42
Device Supervision ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Detector Monitor.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Manual Station Response ................................................................................................................................. 43
Drift Compensation .......................................................................................................................................... 43
Alarm Verification ............................................................................................................................................. 43
Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) ......................................................................................................................... 44
Two‐Stage ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
By‐pass .............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Auto addressing ................................................................................................................................................ 45
Event History ............................................................................................................................................................ 46
LED, Buzzer, Buttons ................................................................................................................................................. 47
LEDs Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 47
Buzzer Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 48
Button Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 49
LCD Display ....................................................................................................................................................... 50
Lamp Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Configuration and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 51
PC Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Control Panel Access Control ............................................................................................................................ 51
Control Panel Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 52
Appendix‐A: Compatible Devices ..................................................................................................................................... 57
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Devices for Addressable Loop Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 57
Appliances for Notification Appliance Circuits ......................................................................................................... 57
Appendix‐B: Wire Selection Guide ................................................................................................................................... 58
SLC Wire Selection Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 58
NAC Wire Selection Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 59
Annunciator Wire Selection Guide ........................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix‐C: Quantities of Notification Appliances .......................................................................................................... 60
Appendix‐D: Battery Calculations ..................................................................................................................................... 61
Total System Currents Calculations .......................................................................................................................... 61
Battery Capacity ....................................................................................................................................................... 63
Appendix‐E: Glossary and Acronyms ................................................................................................................................ 64

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List of Figures
Figure 1 FW106/FW106C Control Panel ............................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2 Assembly Diagram ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 3 Assembly Diagram (Inside) ................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4 AMI (Front) ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 5 AMI (Back) .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 6 PTU ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 7 PCU ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 8 ALU ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 9 NOU .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 10 ROU ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 11 XNU ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 12 FW106/FW106C Enclosure Mounting Size ....................................................................................................... 17
Figure 13 FW106/FW106C Installation Size ..................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 14 Wiring Separation ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 15 Battery Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 16 Unit Address Switch .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 17 Wiring Terminals Location ................................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 18 AC Power Supply Wiring ................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 19 Ground Wiring .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 20 AC Power Supply Wiring (Terminal) .................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 21 Battery Connection ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 22 Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class A ....................................................................................................... 28
Figure 23 Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class B ....................................................................................................... 29
Figure 24 Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class A ................................................................................................ 30
Figure 25 Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class B ................................................................................................ 31
Figure 26 Relay Output Circuit Wiring .............................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 27 External Network Circuit Wiring ‐ Class B ......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 28 Auxiliary Power Output Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 29 AMI ................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 30 LCD (Standby) ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 31 LCD (Trouble) .................................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 32 Alarm Verification ............................................................................................................................................. 43
Figure 33 Positive Alarm Sequence .................................................................................................................................. 44
Figure 34 Two‐Stage Alarm ............................................................................................................................................... 45
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List of Tables
Table 1 FW106/FW106C Module Units .............................................................................................................................. 6
Table 2 FW106/FW106C Control Panel Specifications ....................................................................................................... 7
Table 3 System Components .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Table 4 Battery Space ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Table 5 Unit Address Range .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Table 6 Circuit Trouble ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Table 7 Trouble Event Type ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Table 8 LEDs Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 47
Table 9 Buttons Function .................................................................................................................................................. 49
Table 10 Access Level 0 Operation ................................................................................................................................... 52
Table 14 Device for Addressable Device Circuits .............................................................................................................. 57
Table 15 Appliance for Notification Appliance Circuits .................................................................................................... 57
Table 16 Addressable Loop Wiring ................................................................................................................................... 58
Table 17 NAC Wiring Table ............................................................................................................................................... 59
Table 18 Annunciator Wiring Table .................................................................................................................................. 59
Table 19 Maximum Numbers of NA ................................................................................................................................. 60
Table 20 System Currents Calculation .............................................................................................................................. 61
Table 21 Battery Calculation ............................................................................................................................................. 63

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Control Panel Limitations
The FW106/FW106C control panel may not show an alarm condition without compatible initiating devices
(smoke detectors, etc.) and notification devices (horn, lights, etc.) connected to it. Electrical ratings of the
initiation and notification appliances must be compatible with the electrical ratings of the control panel
and must be properly interconnected. The wiring used for interconnection must be large enough to carry
the total current for all appliances without excessive voltage drop. Please refer to Appendix‐B: Wire
Selection Guide for detail.
The control panel must be connected to a dedicated primary electrical source that has a high degree of
reliability and adequate capacity for this control panel. The means of disconnecting this power source shall be
available only to authorized personnel and clearly marked "Fire Alarm Circuit Control".
A battery set (24V) that has enough capacity to properly operate the system for 24 hours standby and
30 minutes alarm per UL864 10th Edition (section 69.2.3 and 69.2.5) / ULC‐S527 3rd Edition (section 10.5) or as
otherwise required by local codes and the AHJ must also be connected to the control panel. These batteries do
lose capacity with age. Batteries must be replaced when they fail to provide the control panel with the required
standby and alarm power or after 4 years, whichever happens first. These batteries must be checked for
performance at least twice a year or more often, if local requirements dictate.
Even though this control panel was made to last for the expected life of the fire alarm system, parts can fail at
any time. Therefore, a regular test program should be followed and documented to make sure each part of the
system is tested, as indicated in Chapter 7 of NFPA 72, and CAN/ULC‐S536, or more often if dictated by local
code requirements. Malfunctioning units must be replaced or repaired immediately by factory authorized
service personnel.
This control panel is designed to show an alarm condition when the initiating devices connected to it
detects specific conditions. These conditions may or may not represent a life‐threatening condition.
Unneeded evacuation of a building or an area may subject individuals to an unnecessary hazard.
Therefore, it is important that the building owner, manager, or representative promulgate, distribute,
and/or post instructions describing steps to be taken when the fire alarm control panel signals an
alarm condition. These instructions should be developed in co‐operation with representatives of the
local authority having jurisdiction and in accordance with the applicable standards.

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Agency Listings, Approvals
Underwriters Laboratories (UL/ULC)
Requirements for All Installations
The general requirements are described in this section. When installing an individual device, refer to the specific
section of the manual for additional requirements.
1. All field wiring must be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electric Code, CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1, CAN/ULC‐S524, NBC, NBC, NFC, AHJ, and local code requirements.
2. Use the addressable smoke detectors listed in the compatibility chart (Appendix‐A: Compatible Devices).
3. Use UL/ULC listed notification appliances compatible with the FW106/FW106C from those specified in
Appendix‐A: Compatible Devices of this manual.
4. A full system verification must be performed every time the panel is programmed or reprogrammed.
Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems
At least one UL listed supervised notification appliances must be used.

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Overview
FW106/FW106CFire Alarm Control Panel
The FireWatcher FW106/FW106C is an intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel designed for small to medium‐scale
facilities. The FireWatcher FW106/FW106C is ideally suited for both new and retrofit commercial, institutional,
and industrial fire detection and notification applications. The only difference between FW106 and FW106C is
the language. FW106 is in English and FW106C is in French.

(a) FW106 (English) (b) FW106C (French)
Figure 1 FW106/FW106C Control Panel

The FireWatcher FW106/FW106C is an addressable fire control system that meets the requirements of UL 864
10th Edition, and CAN/ULC‐S527 3rd edition. It can support:
 4 Addressable Loop Circuits and 1,008 addressable devices/points
 4 Notification Appliance Circuits
 5 form C dry relay contacts.

The FW106/FW106C has
 A 7” color LCD and a resolution of 800×480
 6 auxiliary function keys
 9 LED indicators making it the most intuitive fire‐alarm user interface.

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The FW106/FW106C can also connect with up to 110 panels and/or remote annunciators via a CAN bus to form
a fire emergency detection and notification network system.

Networked panels and/or annunciators can share the following events and manual controls:
 Event (signal) type: ALARM, SUPERVISORY, TROUBLE, MONITOR, OUTPUT
 Manual Control type: Signal Silence, Buzzer Silence, Reset, Acknowledge

Event/control sharing can be configured in three modes – Peer to Peer, Group, and Master/Slave.
 Peer‐to‐Peer
All panels/annunciators are intended to function as a single system and share events/controls of each
other.
 Group
Panels/annunciators can be assigned into multiple groups. There are two options of event/control
sharing:
o “Events & Operation” – Events and controls are only shared within individual group; Events and
Controls are NOT shared across the groups.
o “Operation Only” – Events are shared across the network. Controls are shared within individual
group. Each panel/annunciator can silence troubles locally outside of the group.
 Master/Slave
o Only one panel (address #1) can be the Master panel. The Master panel can receive events from all
networked panels, as well as have controls over all panels.
o All the other panels are Slave panels. A slave panel can only view events from its own inputs, and
control its own outputs.
o All annunciators act like the Master panel.

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Board Assembly Diagram
The FW106/FW106C provides modular assemble style. Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the assembly diagram:

Figure 2 Assembly Diagram
8 slots optional for
External Internal Grounded ALU/NOU/ROU/XNU
AMI
Door Door Wire
Enclusure
Mounting
Hole
×4
PCU
Battery
Grounded PTU
Wire
Note: Refer to Table 1 for the optional slots for ALU/NOU/ROU/XU
Figure 3 Assembly Diagram (Inside)
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FW106/FW106C Configuration
The FW106/FW106C function is governed by several modules. All the functional module units are shown in Table 1:
Table 1 FW106/FW106C Module Units
Fixed/
Module Units Type Qty. Notes
Configurable
Includes: CPU board, LCD, Keypad, LED, buzzer,
AMI 1 Fixed
etc.

1 Fixed
PTU
PCU 1 Fixed
One ALU supports one addressable loop circuit
ALU 1 ‐ 4 Configurable
and 252 devices.
NOU 1 ‐ 5 Configurable One NOU supports two NACs.
ROU 0‐1 Configurable
XNU 0‐1 Configurable For network

Notes: ALU, NOU, ROU, and XNU are all of same dimension and same mechanical interface.

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Specifications and Features
The specifications and features of the FW106/FW106C Control Panel are described in Table 2.
Table 2 FW106/FW106C Control Panel Specifications
General Digital signal processor based design, fully configurable from front panel with
password protection
Environmental  Operating temperature : 32 ‐ 120F (0 ‐ 49C)
 Relative humidity : Up to 93% @ 90F (32C)
 To be installed in normal dry indoor environment only
Primary Supply  110 ‐ 120 VAC 60Hz (3.86A), or
 220 ‐ 240 VAC 50Hz (1.96A)
Secondary Power  Two 12V in series lead‐acid batteries set
Supply  Charging capacity: 40AH
Power Outputs Internal power supply for
 AMI
 ALUs and Addressable Loop Circuits
 NOUs and Notification Appliance Circuits
 XNUs, External Network Circuits
 ROUs
One auxiliary power supply
 Non‐Resettable/Resettable Power Output (configurable)
 Power limited
 24VDC
 Output current: 500mA in normal standby, 1200mA in alarm
 Power Factor Rating: 0.35
 Special application: Compatible devices are the Annunciator Model FW121 /
FW121C /FW122W / FW122R / FW122CW / FW122CR / FW123 / FW123C and IO
Module Model FW821.
Relays Output  One programmable relay
 4 non‐programmable status relays
 Status: Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble, Monitor
 Form C Contact
 Contact Rating: 2A 30VDC
 Power Factor Ration:0.35
Notification Appliance  Total of 10 circuits supported, total power available 8A
Circuits  2 Class A or 2 Class B circuits on each NOU
 Maximum Current: 2A per NAC circuit
 Alarm Voltage: 24V nominal
 Bell code: Temporal 3
 Panel supports one regulated 24 VDC NAC, or up to 10 special application 24VDC
NAC. Refer to Table 20 for specific appliances/devices.
 Max line loss: 1.8 V.

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Network Circuit  Class B circuit
 For up to 110 panels and/or remote annunciators connection
 Communications protocol: CAN
 Max. line capacitance = 0.05 uF
 Max. line resistance = 25 Ohm
Addressable Loop  Maximum Current (short ): 0.4A
Circuits  Class A/Class B circuit
 252 addresses: detectors and modules max
 Output voltage range: 20.2V ~ 26.2V
 Maximum normal standby current: 100mA
 Maximum alarm current: 220mA
 Max. line capacitance = 0.1 uF
 Max. line resistance = 10 Ohm

System Components
Components Overview
Table 3 describes the FW106/FW106Ccomponents.
Table 3 System Components
Model Description FW106/FW106C Components
FW201/FW201C AMI(Advanced Machine Interface) √
FW391 PTU(Power‐supply Transformer Unit) √
FW397 PCU (Power‐supply and Charger Unit) √
FW327 ALU (Addressable Loop Unit) √
FW337 NOU (Notification Output Unit) √
FW347 ROU (Relay Output Unit) √
FW357 XNU(External Network Unit) √

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AMI
The AMI is the main control unit of FW106/FW106C panel, which integrates the CPU board, 4 Signal status LEDs,
5 system status LEDs, 4 navigation buttons and 1 enter button, 6 functionality buttons and a buzzer.

(a) FW201

(b) FW201C
Figure 4 AMI (Front)
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Figure 5 AMI (Back)
PTU
The PTU contains an internal transformer, which converts 110‐120VAC, or 220‐240VAC input to 24VAC output to
PCU.

110-120 VAC, 60Hz, 3.86A
Or 220-240 VAC 50Hz, 1.96A 24VAC

Figure 6 PTU

110‐120VAC or 220‐240VAC input is optional. A slide switch is used to fulfill this
function. Please refer to Power Supply Wiring section for switch usage information.

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PCU
 Provide power supply output to the system (AMI, ALU, NOU, ROU, XNU, Addressable Loop Circuits,
Notification Appliance Circuits, Relay output, Network circuits).
 Terminals BAT+ and BAT‐ connect two lead‐acid batteries (12VDC) in series.
 Maximum Charge Voltage: 27.8 VDC
 Maximum Charge Current: 3A. Sufficient battery charging capability is available to charge 40AH sealed
lead‐acid batteries within code requirements for up to 24 hours standby plus 30 minutes alarm.
 Use a microprocessor‐controlled transfer circuit to switch power supply for the system to standby batteries
when AC power is off or low.
 Communicate to the AMI to report fault conditions.
 PCU address is set by the rotary switch on the board. The default is "1".

Figure 7 PCU

The PCU must be set to a correct address before use. Please refer to Unit Address
Setting section for detail.

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ALU
 One ALU can support one addressable loop circuit, which supports up to 252 points of addressable devices.
 Initializes and operates all devices residing on the loop and communicates all relevant devices and event
information, such as alarms and troubles, to the System CPU.
 Circuit topology support: Class A or Class B.
 ALU address is set by the rotary switch on the board. The valid address range is 1~4.

Addressable Loop

Circuit

Figure 8 ALU

The ALU must be set to a correct address before use. Please refer to Unit Address

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NOU
 One NOU can support two independent notification appliance circuits.
 Circuit topology support: Class A or Class B.
 Maximum Current: 2A per NAC circuit, 4A total per NOU
 NOU address is set by the rotary switch on the board. The valid address range is 1~5.

Figure 9 NOU

The NOU must be set to a correct address before use. Please refer to Unit Address

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ROU
 One ROU card supports five dry contact relays.
o Alarm Relay
o Supervisory Relay
o Trouble Relay
o Monitor Relay
o Programmable Relay
 The relay contacts are Form C style.
 ROU address is set by the rotary switch on the board. The valid address range is 1.

Figure 10 ROU

The ROU must be set to a correct address before use. Please refer to Unit Address

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XNU
 TheFW106/FW106C control panel communicates to panels/annunciators, up to 110 nodes on a network.
 Circuit topology support: Class B.
 XNU address is set by configuration from the panel or configurator. The valid address range of the
FW106/FW106C or a compatible annunciator is 1 to 110.
Figure 11 XNU
The XNU must be set to a correct address before use. Please refer to Unit Address
Battery
FW106/FW106C can support 40 AH sealed lead‐acid batteries within code requirements for up to 24 hours
normal standby plus 30 minutes alarm.
Batteries must be replaced when they fail to provide the control panel with the required standby and alarm
power or after 4 years, whichever happens first.
Please refer to Battery Calculations to select an appropriate Battery Capacity.
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INSTALLATION
Cautions
1. Remove the PCB for any procedure that may cause dust, metal shavings, grease, or such matter to affect the
operation of the boards or get in contact with the units.
2. Disconnect all sources of power prior to installing or removing modules, connecting or disconnecting wiring
and programming jumpers.
3. Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure. For easy identification and neatness use a wire
tie.
4. DO NOT insert cables through bottom of the box. This space is reserved for Batteries.
Control Panel Location
The control panel should be located near an exit at ground level where the normal ambient temperature is
maintained within the control panel specification (see the Specifications and Features section). The unit should
be in an area free of dust, vibration, moisture, and condensation. Any auxiliary battery box or other accessory
not connected through a protective device or a circuit designed for remote connection must be within 20 ft. and
in the same room, connected through the electrical conduit.
Control Panel Installation Notice
The cabinet must be fastened securely to a clean, dry, shock‐free, and vibration‐free surface in a protected
environment. Consider the following when mounting the cabinet:
 Mounting height for visual and manual access to the Display Board
 Weight and size of cabinet
 Local mounting codes

When mounting the cabinet, position the cabinet clear of obstructions so that the door can open freely and
indicators and controls are easily accessible.
The fire alarm control panel must be mounted in a properly accessible location, as required by the applicable
codes and the AHJ.
Installation must be done by qualified personnel who have thoroughly read and who understands these
instructions.

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FW106/FW106C Mounting Space
The FW106/FW106C cabinet can be surface‐mounted or flush‐mounted.
Do NOT flush mount in a wall designated as a fire separation.

Figure 12 FW106/FW106C Enclosure Mounting Size
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FW106/FW106C Installation Size

Figure 13 FW106/FW106C Installation Size

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Cabinet Mounting
To install the cabinet:
 Select a clean, dry, shock, and vibration‐free surface in a protected environment.
 Position the cabinet clear of obstructions so that the front door opens freely and the controls and
indicators are easily accessible.
 Mark the locations of the two upper mounting bolts of the cabinet on the wall.
There are two key‐shaped cutouts on the top of the back box. Make sure the end with
the two key‐shaped cutouts is on top when installing the back box.

 Drill the two holes marked in the previous step and screw in the top bolts, leaving a small gap between
the wall and each top bolt.

Choose a screw type and length able to support the control panel, options, and battery
set. You may need a different screw type depending on the wall material.

 Place the cabinet over the two top bolts and allow it to slide down over the bolts.
 Mark, drill, and install the two bottom bolts in the cabinet.
 Tighten all four bolts securely against the back wall of the cabinet.
Remove Knock‐Outs
Prepare the enclosure for electrical wiring by breaking out the appropriate conduit entry points. The optional
knockout locations and quantities are shown in Figure 14. The power limited and non‐power limited conductors
must be separated. In order to maintain the minimum separation, follow the wire routing shown in Figure 14. At
least 1/4 in.is required between the non‐power limited and power limited conductors. Power limited and
non‐power limited wiring must be run in a separate conduit.
Attach conduit (if required) and run wires as required. Label each field cable for future reference.
Basic system wiring and detector positioning must be done in accordance with NFPA 72 or other applicable
codes and instructions from the appropriate local authority having jurisdiction. Unit connections and limitations
are as indicated on the wiring diagrams included in the SYSTEM WIRING section of this manual.
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Figure 14 Wiring Separation

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Battery Installation
 Use the battery calculation chart to determine the battery capacity and size. Place the batteries in the
space provided in the bottom of the enclosure.
 Refer to Table 4 to determine the maximum available battery space.

Table 4 Battery Space
mm inch
Length (for 2 batteries)  410  16.14
Width  168  6.61
Height  200  7.87

Battery
position

Figure 15 Battery Installation

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Unit Address Setting
Units (ALU, NOU, ROU, PCU) have an internal rotary switch to set an address. The rotary switch is located at the
bottom of each unit’s cover.

Figure 16 Unit Address Switch

XNU’s address should be programmed on the panel’s attribute screen (Refer to Programming Manual
DOC‐FW106‐PM for details)

The unit must be set to an appropriate address before use. The valid address range is listed in Table 5.

Table 5 Unit Address Range
Unit Type Address Range
ALU 1~4
NOU 1~5
ROU 1
PCU 1
XNU 1~110

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SYSTEM WIRING
Before connecting the field wiring, check the wiring for opens, shorts, grounds, and stray voltages.
WARNING
Damage may result if a high‐voltage insulation tester is used on wiring while connected to the control panel
and field devices.

Terminate the field wiring to the main board in accordance with the diagrams in the SYSTEM WIRING section
and in the system design documents.
All wiring must be in accordance with local codes, National Electrical Code, and Canadian Electrical Code.

Wiring Notes
Basic system wiring and detector locations must be in accordance with NFPA 72 and CAN/ULC‐S524 or other
applicable codes and instructions from the appropriate local authority having jurisdiction.
Devices that may be satisfactorily used with the control panel are shown in the Appendix‐A: Compatible Devices.
Wire reference data are listed in Appendix‐B: Wire Selection Guide.
Power Limiting
In accordance with NEC Article 760 and UL 864, all power limited fire protective signaling conductors must be
located at least 1/4 inch away from all of the following wiring located within a control panel:
 Electric light
 Power
 Class 1 or non‐power limited fire protective signaling conductors
To meet these requirements, the following guidelines must be observed when installing modules and wiring to
this control panel.
When installing power limited field wiring, the installer must comply with NEC article 760, which states:
The fire alarm power‐limited circuits are installed using Types FPL, FPLR, FPLP or permitted substitute cable,
provided these power‐limited cable conductors extending beyond the jacket are separated by a minimum of
0.25 in. (6.35 mm) or by a nonconductive sleeve or nonconductive barrier from all other conductors.
If energy limited cable or equivalent is not used within the FW106/FW106C enclosure, then the following
guidelines do not apply. In that case, be sure to follow standard wiring practices.
Wiring Entering the Enclosure
 Non‐Power Limited Wiring ‐ Wiring entering the enclosure from the bottom left side and right side of the
enclosure is considered non‐power limited wiring. Wiring must be in the shortest route and must not overlap
any other wiring.

 Power Limited Wiring ‐ Wiring entering the enclosure from the upper left side of the enclosure or the right
side is considered power limited. Wiring must be in the shortest route and must not overlap any other wiring.
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Wiring Separation
All high voltage and non‐power limited wiring must be separated from power limited wiring. A separation of at
least 1/4 inch must be maintained with high voltage and non‐power limited wiring running in separate conduit
openings from power limited wiring.
Figure 17 Wiring Terminals Location

Power Supply Wiring
AC Connection
Wire the AC supply to the power supply on the back of the enclosure. The supply should originate from a
dedicated 15A branch circuit. It should be provided with a breaker or other means of isolation that must be
colored red.
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Dangerous voltages will be present on the terminal block and on other components surrounding it
CAUTION when the AC supply is turned on. Do not touch.

 AC Input terminals must be located on the left side of the enclosure and in the knockouts position shown in
Figure 18.
Route all high voltage and non‐power limited wiring together and away from power limited
wiring. Refer to the Power Limiting section for more details.

Figure 18 AC Power Supply Wiring

Connect the ground cable to the earth stud on the enclosure back box.

Figure 19 Ground Wiring
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… Switch Matches Rated Voltage!
Figure 20 AC Power Supply Wiring (Terminal)

Make sure the slide switch matches the rated voltage. Otherwise the PTU will be permanently
CAUTION damaged!

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Battery Connection
WARNING
Improper battery connections or shorting battery terminals may damage the system and/or the batteries and
may cause personal injuries.

The control panel battery charge capacity is up to 40AH. Use 12V batteries of the same AH rating. Determine the
correct AH rating as per your current load calculation (see Appendix‐D: Battery Calculations).Wire batteries in
series to produce a 24‐volt equivalent. Do not parallel batteries to increase the AH rating.
Figure 21 Battery Connection

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Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring
One ALU card supports one addressable loop circuit.
Addressable Loop Circuit supports Class A and Class B style. A maximum of 252 devices can be connected to the
circuit.
All the compatible detectors and manual stations are polarity insensitive, while the compatible modules are
polarity sensitive.
Refer to the instruction sheets packed with each device.
The detectors and modules may be wired together according to several NFPA defined wiring styles. The wiring
style that is appropriate for your installation should be determined from the relevant building codes and the
local Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class A
Class A provides redundant communication paths.

Figure 22 Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class A

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Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class B
Class B wiring allows branching of circuit connections.
LA+
LB+
LA‐
LB‐
Figure 23 Addressable Loop Circuit Wiring – Class B

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Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring
One NOU card supports two notification appliance circuits.
Refer to the instruction sheets packed with each NAC device.
Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class A

Figure 24 Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class A

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Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class B
One EOL (R=10kOhms) is needed at the end of the line to monitor the circuit integrity.

Figure 25 Notification Appliance Circuit Wiring – Class B

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Relay Output Circuit Wiring
One ROU card supports five dry contact relays.

Relay contact
(Shown in normal standby condition, see
left drawing)

NO – Normal Open
COM – Common
NC – Normal Close

Figure 26 Relay Output Circuit Wiring

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External Network Circuit Wiring
External network circuit can address up to 110 panels and/or remote annunciators.
FW106/FW106C control panel can connect to panels/annunciators by using External Network Unit.

Remote Device Power – The control panel auxiliary power can provide power for 4 annunciators. Each address
on the circuit must be fully powered from either auxiliary power of control panel UL/ULC Listed power supply
for use in fire alarm systems.
When connecting panels/annunciators on the external network circuit, the data wires must be daisy chained
and with no T‐taps to preserve the integrity of the data. The following diagrams show the proper wiring.
External Network Circuit Wiring ‐ Class B

Figure 27 External Network Circuit Wiring ‐ Class B
About the XNU Jumper
Each XNU has an internal jumper on its upper right side which must first be correctly configured.

If this XNU is located at the end of the external network circuit, the jumper
must be switched to “ON”.

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If this XNU is located in the middle of the external network circuit, the jumper
must be switched to “OFF”.
Jumper
OFF
AL
AH
BL
BH
XNU

Please refer to the Unit Address Setting section to set the XNU’s address

Auxiliary Power Output Wiring
The Power‐supply and Charging Unit provide auxiliary power output connection. This power output can be
configured as resettable or non‐resettable. The resettable terminal interrupts the power for 6 seconds after a
reset condition.

Figure 28 Auxiliary Power Output Wiring

Communication Port Connection
An Ethernet standard plug is provided for temporary connection to a computer for panel programming.
The Ethernet standard plug is connected to the Ethernet port of the computer that has the FW401 configurator
tool. This is used to upload and/or download panel configuration for programming.
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The computer must be disconnected from the panel if not in use.

Figure 29 AMI

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System Checkout
The following are the recommended steps that should be followed before and during the powering up of the
FW106/FW106C.
Before Turning the Power ON
1. To prevent sparking, DO NOT connect the battery first. Connecting the batteries should only be done once the
system has been powered from the main AC Supply.
2. Check all field (external) wiring for opens, shorts, and ground.
3. Check that all interconnection cables are secure and that all connectors are plugged in properly.
4. Check all switches for proper setting.
5. Check the AC power wiring for proper connection. Observe/check slide switch position.
6. Close the front cover plate before powering the system from main AC supply.
Power‐up Procedure
1. After completing Before Turning the Power ON procedures, power‐up the panel.
The green AC ON LED should illuminate.
2. Since the batteries are not connected, the Battery Trouble LED should illuminate, the
Trouble LED should flash and the Trouble Relay (on the main board) will be active.
3. Connect the batteries while observing correct polarity; the red wire is positive (+) and black wire is negative
(‐).
4. All indicators should extinguish except for normal power AC ON green LED.

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Troubleshooting
The following are common methods to solving Circuit Troubles, Ground Fault, Battery and Common troubles.
Circuit Trouble
Normally when a circuit trouble occurs, the Trouble LED will be illuminated and the common trouble relay will
be active. Usually a relative event can be shown on the LCD event list view. Use these indications to correct the
fault, check for open wiring on that particular circuit loop.
Table 6 Circuit Trouble
The minimum resistance to The maximum resistance to
test open fault (Ohms) test short fault(Ohms)
In Addressable Loop Circuit 500K 10
In Notification Appliance Circuit 500K 10
In Auxiliary Power Circuit NA 5

Ground Fault
This panel has ground fault detection. To correct the fault, check for any external wiring touching the chassis or
other Earth Ground connection.
The maximum resistance for testing ground fault detection for extended wirings other than the network is 6.6
kohm.
The maximum resistance for testing ground fault detection for network wiring is 60 ohm.

Battery Trouble
Check for the presence of batteries and their conditions. Low voltage (below 20.4V) will cause a battery trouble.
If battery trouble condition persists, replace batteries as soon as possible.
Common Trouble
If only a common trouble is indicated on the main panel and none of those above confirming trouble indicators
are on, then check the following for possible fault
 Any missing interconnection wiring
 Improperly secured cabling

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Operation
Status handling
This section describes the control panel responses and operation in standby condition, alarm condition, trouble
condition, and supervisory condition.
Standby Condition
In normal standby operation, the green AC ON LED should be the only illuminated LED. The LCD will show the
system label and the current time.

Time & Date
2017-05-18 18:47:23
Normal
Product Name
&
Project Name
FireWatcher
Project:xxx
Functionality
Buttons
Buzzer Manual
Acknowledge reset Menu
Silence Alarm

Figure 30 LCD (Standby)
Alarm Conditions
When the system detects an alarm condition, the system alarm LED activates (ON – flashing) and the buzzer
activates (ON – alarm pattern). Local audible and visual signals along with remote alarm signals operate, and the
LCD panel indicates the zone or point initiating the alarm. The LCD is similar to the Trouble conditions shown in
Figure 31.
When an alarm is received, proceed in accordance with the established emergency plan. Make sure all
personnel is accounted for and notify the Fire Department.
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To silence the visible and audible devices after the evacuation (where permitted by the codes and control panel
programming), press the SIGNAL SILENCE button, then the SILENCE HORN&STROBE button. The alarm visible
and audible signaling devices will be silenced and the alarm silence LED will change from off to on.
Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE button will silence the local buzzer and change the LED alarm indicator from
flashing to steady.
Do not attempt to reset the system until the alarm condition has been cleared. The LCD will indicate
the zone in which the alarm was detected. The LEDs on activated detectors or modules (if applicable)
will illuminate.

When the alarm condition has been corrected, return the system to normal standby operation by pressing the
RESET button.
Trouble Conditions
In case of a trouble condition, the system trouble LED and any programmed trouble LEDs activate (ON –
flashing), the LCD identifies the problem, and the buzzer sounds in trouble pattern.
Event Type
Event List
Functionality
Buttons
Figure 31 LCD (Trouble)

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Refer to Table 7 for trouble event types and explanation of the events.
Table 7 Trouble Event Type
Category Trouble Event Type Explanation
System PrimaryPower_Loss Primary power is lost
Battery_Loss Battery is lost
ControlPanel_Grounding Control panel detects ground condition
PrimaryPower_OverVoltage Primary power voltage is too high
Charger_OverVoltage Charger voltage is too high
ArchiveFile_Missing History record file is missing
ConfigFile_Missing Configuration file is missing
ConfigFile_Damaged Configuration file is damaged
Unit ALU_Conf.Mismatch ALU’s configuration file is mismatched with

AMI’s
AMI_Jumper AMI has a jumper shorted
Unit_Missing PCU/ALU/NOU/ROU/XNU is missing
Ext._Missing The network annunciator is missing
Unit_Addr.Conflict 1. Two or more ALUs have the same
addresses, or
2. Two NOUs have the same addresses
Unit_ Illegal The unit is working, but it is not configured
Unit_SwitchError The unit address changed during running
Circuit Ext._Illegal The network annunciator is working, but it is

not configured
Ext._Grounding The network circuit is grounded
Ext.__Addr.Conflict Two or more annunciators on the network
circuit have the same address
Bus_Short The addressable loop circuit is shorted
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Bus_Open The addressable loop circuit is open
Bus_CrossPower The addressable loop circuit wire is cross
power
NOU_CircuitTrbl The notification appliance circuit is
malfunctioning (open, short, grounding, etc.)
Field Device Heat_SensingError The heat detector sensing has an error
Smoke_Contamination The chamber of the smoke detector is
contaminated
Smoke_SensingError The chamber of the smoke detector is
severely dirty and can’t be used
Init.Device_Duplicate Two or more devices have the same address
Init.Device_Illegal The device is working online, but it is not
configured
Init.Device_Missing The device is configured, but it is missing
Init.Device_WrongType The device type is incorrectly configured
Init.Device_Vol.Abnormal The device detects abnormal line voltage
Init.Device_GeneralTrbl The device has internal hardware trouble
When the trouble condition has been noted, pressing ACKNOWLEDGE button will silence the buzzer and change
the trouble LED to steady ON.
The panel has a 24‐hour Supv/Trouble Resound function. If the trouble condition is not corrected and the
Supv/Trouble Resound Reminder timer has elapsed, the panel will re‐annunciate the trouble condition.
When the indicated trouble condition has been cleared, the system reverts to normal standby condition
automatically.
Supervisory Conditions
In case of a supervisory condition, the system supervisory LED activates (ON – flashing) and the buzzer activates
in supervisory pattern. The LCD notes the supervisory event and the buzzer sounds in supervisory pattern.
Supervisory event can be configured as latched or non‐latched by setting from the system attribute interface.
Returning to normal condition will not cause the supervisory event to disappear until manually reset if it is
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programmed as latched. Returning to normal condition will cause the supervisory event to disappear when it is
programmed as non‐latched.
When the supervisory condition has occurred, pressing ACKNOWLEDGE button will silence the buzzer and
change the supervisory LED to steady ON.
If the panel is configured for Supv/Trouble Resound Reminder, when the supervisory condition is not corrected
and the Supv/Trouble Resound Reminder timer has elapsed, the panel will re‐annunciate the supervisory
condition.
Device, Appliance Handling
NAC Activation and Silence
The notification appliance circuits are controlled by a microprocessor to provide more versatility than in a total
hardware system.
 Output Sounding Patterns ‐ Notification appliance circuits are operable in Temporal‐3 pattern.
 Alarm Silence Inhibit ‐ Control panel may be programmed to inhibit Alarm Silence from 0 to 20minutes from
the last alarm.
 All of the NACs are power limited and support synchronization of the listed devices.
 The open, short, and grounding troubles of notification appliance circuit are monitored.
Device Supervision
Device type supervision: If the type reported by an addressable detector or module does not agree with the
configuration, the system reports a trouble condition.
Device address supervision: The system checks that the configured devices on the Addressable Device Circuit
and the Serial Interface Circuit respond to an address poll. The system reports a trouble condition if one of the
following conditions is detected:
• Configured device is missing.
• Unconfigured device is installed.
• Two or more devices are programmed with the same address location (this trouble is only detected by
manually checking).
Detector Monitor
The control panel processor polls the detectors for their status. The detector determines normal, trouble, and
alarm conditions and communicates the status to the control panel.
The control panel can automatically trigger an alarm or a trouble for various conditions, including:
 Active
 Illegal
 Wrong Type
 Missing
 Address Conflict
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 General Trouble
 Sensing Error
 Contamination
Please refer to the Trouble Conditions section for more detail on each event type.
Manual Station Response
Addressable manual stations may be intermixed on the circuit with proper response programmed into the
control panel.
Drift Compensation
The Drift Compensation is built into a compatible detector and is not performed by the panel. Drift
compensation automatically adjusts for gradually increasing effects of dust and other accumulations of dirt in
the detectors. It will adjust the thresholds to compensate for a detector going dirty according to the gradual
change in the normal clean air value received. When it can no longer compensate for an increasingly dirty
detector, a dirty detector trouble (Contamination trouble) is indicated for that device.
Alarm Verification
The Alarm Verification function is supported by this panel. One typical alarm verification phase can be divided
into 2 periods. The first period is a retard period in which no alarm reports on the Fire Alarm Control Panel
(FACP). The second period is a confirmation period in which alarm reports on the Fire Alarm Control Panel if a
device is in alarm status. The detail alarm verification phase is illustrated in Figure 32.

Figure 32 Alarm Verification

A ‐ Smoke detector goes into alarm. (LED on device turns to steady on)
AB ‐ Retard Period: Fire Alarm Control Panel senses detector in alarm and delays alarm signal for 50s. During
this period, no alarm event reports on the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
BC ‐ Confirmation Period: Detector is operational for alarm at point B. If the detector is still in alarm at point B,
the Fire Alarm Control Panel will report an alarm. If the detector is not in alarm, the system returns to standby.
If the detector re‐alarms at any time during the confirmation period the Fire Alarm Control Panel will alarm.
The period length is 60s.
CD – Restart next alarm verification period if new alarm occurs.
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Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)
When an alarm causing device associated with a zone with PAS feature is initiated, the alert condition is reported
on the panel. The activation of all system evacuation signals are delayed for 15 seconds (PAS delay time) waiting
for a manual acknowledgement response.
If no response is received within 15 seconds, the panel proceeds to activate system evacuation signals. See
Figure A.
If the alarm event is acknowledged during the PAS delay time, the programmable PAS investigation time (180
seconds) is added to the PAS delay time before system evacuation signals are activated. See Figure B.
However, if a 2nd alarm is initiated anytime during the PAS delay time or PAS investigation time, the system
evacuation signals are immediately activated. See Figure C.
Pressing the Reset button at anytime during the PAS sequence will initiate a reset condition and try to restore
the panel to stand‐by state.
Figure 33 Positive Alarm Sequence

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Two‐Stage
When an alarm causing device associated with a zone with two‐stage feature is initiated, it will enter first stage
alarm and the alert condition is reported on the panel. A countdown timer will start at the moment and buzzer
will sound in alert tone. Notification appliance will sound in alert tone.
If the timer counts down to 0 or pressing “To Second Stage” button, system will enter second stage alarm status.
Alarm event will display on LCD, along with buzzer with alarm tone and notification appliance in alarm tone
(Temporal 3).
If “Auto Alarm Signal Cancel” button or “Signal Silence” button is pressed during first stage alarm, the system will
enter the automatic alarm signal cancel status. Automatic alarm signal cancel event will display on LCD. The
countdown timer is cancelled, buzzer keeping in alert tone, and notification appliance sounding in alert tone (if
it’s not silenced).

Figure 34 Two‐Stage Alarm
By‐pass
The by‐pass function is provided for user if they don’t want to receive message from specified devices.

Auto addressing
Auto addressing mode which is applied to assign addresses for field devices by panel. When panel goes
into Auto Addressing mode, devices installed on this loop will be automatically assigned addresses in
sequence which is convenient for filed commissioning. Please refer to the programming manual for
details.

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Event History
The control panel includes a non‐volatile memory recording 5000events, plus a separate 1000 alarm‐only events.
Identified alarm, trouble, supervisory, status, and other significant events will be recorded along with the date
and time of occurrence. These can be viewed by operating the front panel push buttons.
To recall past events, proceed as follows:
 Press the “MENU” button.
 On the “MENU” display, select “Archive”.
 Press the “Enter” button.
 Use the up button next to the LCD to see the previous event display.
 Use the down button next to the LCD to see the next event display.
The history record rule is:
 New events overwrite old events when filled.
 The events are sorted by time occurrence sequence.

Events recorded in the history are:
 Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, and Monitor conditions
 Alarm silence/Resound
 System reset
 System startup
 Enable/disable function
 Start and stop of Walk Test
 Trouble/supervisory reminder
 Trouble/supervisory restored to normal

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LED, Buzzer, Buttons
The FW106/FW106C has a buzzer, 9 LEDs, 5 navigational buttons and enter button, 6functionality buttons.
LEDs Operation
Refer to Table 8 for the LEDs operation.
Table 8 LEDs Operation
Indicates that there are alarm events and all
Steady ON
alarm events have been acknowledged.
Indicates that there is no alarm event in the

ALARM Red OFF
system.
Indicates that there are alarm events in the
Flashing system, but some of them have not been
acknowledged.
Indicates that there are supervisory events
Steady ON
and all of them have been acknowledged.
Indicates that there is no supervisory event in
SUPERVISORY Yellow OFF
the system.
Indicates that there are supervisory events in
Flashing the system, but some of them have not been
acknowledged.
Indicates that there are trouble events and all
Steady ON
of them have been acknowledged.
Indicates that there is no trouble event in the
OFF
TROUBLE Yellow system.
Indicates that there are trouble events in the
Flashing system, but some of them have not been
acknowledged.
Indicates that there are other signal events
Steady ON
and all of them have been acknowledged.
Indicates that there is no other signal event in
OTHER SIGNALS Yellow OFF
the system.
Indicates that there are other signal events in
Flashing the system, but some of them have not been
acknowledged.
On control Panel:
POWER ON Green Steady ON Indicates that the system's main power works
normally.
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On Annunciator:

Indicates that the power works normally.
On control Panel:
Indicates that the system is not powered on
yet or the system is powered by battery.
OFF
On Annunciator:
Indicates that the system is not powered on
yet.
Indicates that there are activated NAC devices
Steady ON
and at least one of them has been silenced.
SIGNAL SILENCE Yellow
Indicates that there is no NAC activated or a
OFF
NAC is activated and not silenced.
Indicates that there are Ground Fault events in
Steady ON
the system.
GROUND FAULT Yellow
Indicates that there is no Ground Fault event
OFF
in the system.
Steady ON Indicates that there are disabled events.
BY PASS Yellow
OFF Indicates that there are no disabled events.
Steady ON Indicates that the CPU is in fault.
CPU FAULT Yellow
OFF Indicates that there is no CPU fault.
Buzzer Operation
The buzzer operates as follows:
Normally OFF – indicates that the system is in normal condition or all events in the system have been
acknowledged.
ON (continuous) – indicates that at least ONE unacknowledged alarm is present in the system.
ON (1 pulse per 0.25 second) – indicates that at least ONE unacknowledged Alert event is present in the system
ON (1 pulse per 0.5 second) – indicates that at least ONE unacknowledged supervisory event is present in the
system.
ON (1 pulse per 1 second) – indicates that at least ONE unacknowledged trouble event is present in the system.
ON (1 pulse per 2 second) – indicates that at least ONE unacknowledged other signal event is present in the
system.

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Button Operation
The control panel has 5 navigational and enter buttons, 6functionality buttons. The button function sare listed in
Table 9.
Table 9 Buttons Function
↑↓←→ To select the items in the menu, or to select letters or digits for input.
Navigation Buttons
Cursor movement will be speedy if the button keeps being pressed.

Enter Button To select or confirm information

Notes: The functionality buttons below have different roles depending on the view. The roles in main view are
listed below.
F1 Acknowledge Acknowledges once a single unacknowledged event in the system.
Signal Silence ‐ Silences specific NAC devices in the system. This will cause
specific activated NAC devices to become silenced.
Signal Silence/
F2 Signal Resound ‐ Resound specific NAC devices in the system. This will
Resound
cause specific activated, but silenced NAC devices, to resound.

Buzzer Buzzer Silence – Silence the buzzer
F3
Silence/Resound Buzzer Resound – Resound the buzzer
Clears all obsolete events and resets all devices, except those disabled in
F4 Reset
the system.
F5 Manual Alarm Activates NAC devices
F6 Menu Button for user operations.

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LCD Display
The LCD can display 8 events at a time. Users can browse more events by pressing the up/down button until the
first event or last event message is reached.

Events are displayed according to the following rules:
1: Events priority:
Alarm > Supervisory > Trouble > Other Signal>Output
2: Within events of the same priority, all events are displayed in order of occurrence, the latest being displayed
first.
However, the sequence of alarm event is configurable.
Lamp Test
When selected, the lamp test activates the LCD, the buzzer, and turns on all the LEDs on the user interface. It
then reverts to its previous state.
To initiate a lamp test, proceed as follows:
1: Press the "MENU" button.
2: Select “Lamp Test “to run.
The lamp test operates the indicators only on the units being operated. No record is reported to the system
history.

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Configuration and Maintenance
PC Configuration
Programming the panel may be done by temporarily connecting the programming port to a computer. This is
the recommended method to configure the panel.
The Maple Armor FW401 Configurator software is available to configure of the control panel using a Personal
Computer (PC) with an Ethernet port. This allows ease of operation by preparing the program in advance and
downloading it to the control panel by a simple and fast operation.
Control Panel Access Control
The FW106/FW106C provides configuration and maintenance functions to set and control various features in
the system.
The configuration and maintenance functions are protected by access control. The following levels of security
protect the system from unauthorized use:
 Level 1 – Locked Door
 Level 2 – Locked Door and 4‐digit Password, Level 2 provides control functions.
 Level 3 – Locked Door and 4‐digit Password, Level 3 provides control functions and parameter change
functions.
To access the maintenance features, press the “MENU” button and select “Access To System”, enter the four
digit code when prompted, then press “OK”.
The User Level is also accessible from the Remote LCD Annunciators.

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Control Panel Configuration
The configuration and the maintenance of the control panel may be accomplished through the keypad included
in the control panel.
Different access levels have different operation rights. Refer to Table 10 to

Table 13 for more details.
Table 10 Access Level 0 Operation
Access Control No
Accessible Functions View real‐time event(s) displayed on LCD

Access Control Locked door
Browse all real‐time events(s)
Browse all system nodes’ properties
Acknowledge all real‐time events(s)
Silence/Resound buzzer
Accessible Functions
Silence/Resound notification appliances
Reset System
Activate Manual Alarm
Query History Record

Access Control Locked Door and 4‐digit Password
All Access Level 1 functions
Set System Time
Accessible Functions Set System Date
Bypass Field Devices
Bypass NACs
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Bypass Status Relays

Access Control Locked Door and 4‐digit Password
Accessible Functions All Access Level 2 functions
Browse/Edit/Add/Delete control logic
Update Firmware
Browse/Edit/Add/Delete User (Name and Passcode)
System Change Customer Text
Set Network mode
Set system time
Set system date
Set Alarm Sequence
Set Supervisory Latched
Set Monitor Latched
Set Daylight Saving Time
Set Login Time
Set Silence Inhibit Time
Set LCD Shutdown Time
Set Two‐stage Time
Set PAS Bypass
Set Debug Mode
Control Panel Change Customer Text
Annunciator Change Customer Text
ALU Change Topology
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Device Duplicate Check
Device Register
Device Auto Register
NOU Change Topology
FW511 Smoke Detector Change device address
Change device type
Bypass device
Change Customer Text
Change Assigned Zone
Change Alarm Delay Property
Change UID
FW521 Heat Detector Change device address
Change device type
Bypass device
Change UID
FW721 Manual Station Change device address
Change device type
Bypass device
Change UID
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FW811 Input Module Change device address
Set Input Function
Bypass device
Change UID
FW821 Input‐Output Module Change device address
Bypass device
Change UID
Change Type
FW831 Relay Module Change Device Address
Bypass Device
Change UID
Change Type
Notification Appliance Circuit Change Customer Text
Change UID
Programmable Relay Bypass device
Change UID
Change Type
PCU Change Aux. Power Resettable/Non‐resettable
Manual Zone Change Customer Text
Auto Zone Change Customer Text
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When disabling an input oran output device, the application will indicate a trouble
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Appendix‐A: Compatible Devices
Devices for Addressable Loop Circuits
Table 14 Device for Addressable Device Circuits
Model No. Description
FW511 Optical Smoke Detector
FW521 Heat Detector
FW721 Manual Station
FW721C Manual Station (Canada)
FW811 Input module
FW821 Input‐Output Module
FW831 Relay Module
FW851 Isolator Module

Appliances for Notification Appliance Circuits
Table 15 Appliance for Notification Appliance Circuits
Model No. Description
FW961R/FW961W Horn/Strobe Light
FW971R/FW971W Horn
FW981R/FW981W Strobe Light
FW962R/FW962FW Multi‐candela Horn Strobe
FW982R/FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe

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Appendix‐B: Wire Selection Guide
SLC Wire Selection Guide
Maximum Loop Current = 100mA@NSB, 220mA@Alarm
Maximum Loop Capacitance = 0.1uF
Table 16 Addressable Loop Wiring
Wire Gauge Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device
Wire Maximum current Maximum current Maximum current
(AWG) Resistance 90mA 150mA 220mA
（ohms/km） ft m ft m ft m
12 5.31 15099 4603 9060 2762 6177 1883
13 6.69 11985 3654 7191 2192 4903 1495
14 8.45 9488 2893 5693 1736 3882 1183
15 10.6 7564 2306 4538 1384 3094 943
16 13.5 5939 1811 3563 1086 2430 741
17 16.3 4919 1500 2951 900 2012 613
18 21.4 3747 1142 2248 685 1533 467

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NAC Wire Selection Guide
Table 17 NAC Wiring Table
Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device Maximum
Total Signal
Line
Load AWG12 AWG14 AWG16 AWG18
Resistance
Amperes ft m ft m ft m ft m Ohms
0.3 4530 1381 2847 868 1782 543 1124 343 7.33
0.6 2265 691 1423 434 891 272 562 171 3.67
0.9 1510 460 949 289 594 181 375 114 2.44
1.2 1132 345 712 217 445 136 281 86 1.83
1.5 906 276 569 174 356 109 225 69 1.47
2 679 207 427 130 267 81 169 51 1.10
NAC circuits are rated for of 2 Amperes each.

Maximum voltage drop can’t exceed 1.8V (for regulated circuit).
Annunciator Wire Selection Guide
Table 18 Annunciator Wiring Table
Wire
(AWG) Resistance ft m
（ohms/km）
12 5.31 15443 4708
13 6.69 12257 3737
14 8.45 9704 2959
15 10.6 7736 2358
16 13.5 6074 1852
17 16.3 5031 1534
18 21.4 3832 1168

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Appendix‐C: Quantities of Notification Appliances

Table 19 lists the maximum number of notification appliances (FW961R / FW961W, FW971R / FW971W,
FW981R / FW981W, FW962R / FW962W, and FW982R / FW982W) per NAC in the worst case scenario for
Synchronization system.
Table 19 Maximum Numbers of NA
Model No. Description Maximum number per NAC
FW961R/FW961W Horn/Strobe Light 15
FW971R/FW971W Horn 110
FW981R/FW981W Strobe Light 16
FW962R / FW962W Multi‐candela Horn Strobe 33
FW982R / FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe 33

If these 3 types of notification appliances are mixed in the same circuit, the total
current of the circuit must be <= 2 Amperes.

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Appendix‐D: Battery Calculations
Total System Currents Calculations
Table 20 System Currents Calculation
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The main AC branch circuit connection for Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous
power without provision of any disconnect devices. Use #12 AWG wire with 600 volt insulation and proper
over‐current circuit protection that complies with the local codes. For specifications, refer to the
Specifications and Features section.
Functional Unit's Currents (All currents are in ampere)
Model Number Description Qty Standby Total Alarm Total
Standby Alarm
FW201/FW201C AMI 1 × 0.143 0.146
FW391 PTU 1 × NA NA
FW397 PCU 1 × 0.065 0.065
FW327 ALU × 0.027 0.027
FW337 NOU × 0.036 0.054
FW347 ROU 1 × 0.035 0.035
FW357 XNU × 0.027 0.027
Field Devices Currents (All currents are in ampere)
The total quantities of each loop must <= 252. The total current of field devices per loop is 100 mA @standby,
and 220 mA @alarm.
FW511 Optical Smoke Detector × 0.00014 0.001
FW521 Heat Detector × 0.0001 0.001
FFW721 Manual Station × 0.0001 0.001
FW721C Manual Station (Canada) × 0.0001 0.001
FW811 Input Module × 0.00017 0.00079
FW821 Input‐Output Module × 0.00015 0.00026
FW831 Relay Module × 0.00015 0.00026
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FW851 Isolator Module × 0.0016 0.0108
NAC Devices Currents (All currents are in ampere)
The total currents of each loop must <= 2A
FW961R/FW961W LED Horn/Strobe × 0.0000045 0.117
FW971R/FW971W Horn × 0.017
FW981R/FW981W LED Strobe Light × 0.0000045 0.075
FW962R/FW962W Multi‐candela Horn Strobe × 0.0000045 0.164

(@130 cd setting) (@130 cd setting)
FW982R/FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe × 0.0000045 0.156





Miscellaneous (All currents are in ampere)
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EOL × 0.00082 0.00082
Auxiliary Power Supply Standby Alarm
Total Currents Standby Alarm
Battery Capacity
Table 21 Battery Calculation
Total Standby Current Hours of Standby Required per UL864 Standard AH for Standby
(from above)
A x 24 Hours =

Total Alarm Current 5 Minutes of Alarm Operation AH for Alarm
(from above) per UL864 Standard, 30 Minutes of Alarm
Operation per ULC‐S527 and 5 Minutes of Alert
for Two‐stage.
A x 0.09 Hours(For UL compliance) =
A x 0.6 Hours(For ULC compliance) =

A.H. for Standby A.H. for Alarm Calculated A.H. De‐rating A.H. Required Battery
Factor Capacity
+ = X 1.25 =

Maximum available battery space:

Length: 8.07 in., width: 6.61in., height: 7.87 in.
Maximum battery capacity: 40AH

Notes:
Use of alternative batteries may result in failure of the panel to meet agency and regulatory requirements and
may result in shortened battery life. Batteries should be tested regularly and replaced at least every four years.
If the Battery Trouble indicator activates, the required service should be performed by an authorized agent.

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Appendix‐E: Glossary and Acronyms
Alarm Signal. A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as an alarm for fire from a
manual station or an automatic smoke detector.
Alarm Silence Inhibit. An option that prevents a human operator from silencing the notification appliances for a
preset period of time.
Alarm System. A combination of compatible initiating devices, control panels, and notification appliances
designed and installed to produce an alarm signal in the event of a fire.
Alarm Verification. A preset option that causes the control panel to verify alarms originated by smoke detectors
before indicating an alarm.
ALU. Addressable Loop Unit.
AMI. Advanced Machine Interface.
Annunciator. A remotely located, electrically powered display separate from the control panelwith LEDs or
lamps to indicate the states of the fire alarm system.
Audible Signal.A sound produced by one or more audible notification appliances, such as bells or horns, in
response to the operation of an initiating device.
Class A Circuit. An initiating device or notification appliance circuit within which all components remain fully
functional, even though a single open or a ground is present in the circuit.
Class B Circuit. An initiating device or notification appliance circuit within which some or all components may be
disabled with a single open or a ground exists in the circuit.
CPU. Central Processing Unit.
Detector ‐ FirePrint™. An intelligent fire detector that blends photoelectric, thermal, and neural network
technologies for superior protection without false alarms.
Detector ‐ Smoke, Photoelectric Type. A detector using the photoelectric principle of reflection or obstruction
of light by smoke.
Detector ‐ Thermal Type. An addressable thermal sensor programmable as either a fixed temperature (135° F)
or as a rate of rise detector.
Enable / Disable. Refers to the state of individual circuits (inputs and outputs) or logic functions, regardless of
the presence of its corresponding modules.
End Of Line (EOL). A device used to terminate a supervised circuit.
FACP. Fire Alarm Control Panel.
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Ground Fault. A trouble condition in which a low resistance has been detected between the system wiring and
the conduit ground.
Initiating Device.A manually or automatically operated device, such as a manual station, a smoke detector, a
heat detector, a waterflow switch, a or tamper switch.
Initiating Device Circuit (IDC). A circuit to which initiating devices are connected.
Labeled. Equipment or materials to which is attached a label, a symbol, or another identifying mark of an
organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, which
maintains the periodic inspection of the production of such labelled equipment or materials. And by whose
labelling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified
manner.
LED. Light Emitting Diode.
LCD. Liquid Cristal Display.
Listed. Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation that maintains the periodic inspection of the production of
the listed equipment or materials, and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets the
appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
NEC. National Electrical Code, also published as NFPA standard 70.
Notification Appliance. An electrically operated appliance used to indicate the system status, such as a bell,
horn, strobe light, or speaker.
NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit).A circuit to which notification appliances are connected.
NOU. Notification Output Unit.
PCU. Power Supply and Charger Unit.
Power Supply. The part of the Fire Alarm Control Panel which provides the power needed to operate all control
panel modules, as well as needed to operate all electrically powered initiating devices and all notification
appliances.
Programming Tool. Refers to an external proprietary software package that allows the user to program the
panel.

PTU. Power Supply Transformer Unit.
Quick Test.Term pertaining to the test mode of the system that automatically resets after a service technician
tests the initiating devices.
ROU. Relay Output Unit.
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Reset Condition. Condition in which the panel is forced to return to its normal state, usually performed by
pressing the “SYTEM RESET” button after all known events / conditions are cleared.
Supervisory. A signal indicating the operation of a supervisory device.
Supervisory Device. A device that monitors the condition of a sprinkler system, such as a gate‐valve switch, a
water‐level switch, a low‐pressure switch, a low temperature switch, or a fire‐pump monitor.
Trouble Signal. An audible signal indicating trouble of any nature, such as a circuit break or a ground, occurring
in the device or in the wiring associated with a fire alarm signal.
Waterflow Switch. An assembly approved for service and built accordingly. The assembly is installed in a way
that any flow of water from a sprinkler system equal to or greater than that from a single automatic sprinkler
head will activate the switch and subsequent indication of an alarm condition.
XNU (External Network Unit).A unit that provides interface circuit to communicate with other networked panel
and/or annunciator.
Zone.A designated area of a building, commonly identified as a zone, is interchanged with an initiating device
circuit.

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8866, boulevard du Quartier, Brossard, Quebec, Canada, J4Y 0R2
Data and design subject to change without notice.
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NOU 1 ‐ 5 Configurable One NOU supports two NACs.

ROU 0‐1 Configurable

XNU 0‐1 Configurable For network

Model Description FW106/FW106C Components

System PrimaryPower_Loss Primary power is lost

Unit ALU_Conf.Mismatch ALU’s configuration file is mismatched with

Circuit Ext._Illegal The network annunciator is working, but it is

Field Device Heat_SensingError The heat detector sensing has an error

Indicates that there is no alarm event in the

F1 Acknowledge Acknowledges once a single unacknowledged event in the system.

F5 Manual Alarm Activates NAC devices

F6 Menu Button for user operations.

FW201/FW201C AMI 1 × 0.143 0.146

FW391 PTU 1 × NA NA

FW397 PCU 1 × 0.065 0.065

FW327 ALU × 0.027 0.027

FW337 NOU × 0.036 0.054

FW347 ROU 1 × 0.035 0.035

FW357 XNU × 0.027 0.027

FW511 Optical Smoke Detector × 0.00014 0.001

FW521 Heat Detector × 0.0001 0.001

FFW721 Manual Station × 0.0001 0.001

FW721C Manual Station (Canada) × 0.0001 0.001

FW811 Input Module × 0.00017 0.00079

FW821 Input‐Output Module × 0.00015 0.00026

FW831 Relay Module × 0.00015 0.00026

FW851 Isolator Module × 0.0016 0.0108

FW971R/FW971W Horn × 0.017

FW981R/FW981W LED Strobe Light × 0.0000045 0.075

FW962R/FW962W Multi‐candela Horn Strobe × 0.0000045 0.164

FW982R/FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe × 0.0000045 0.119

FW982R/FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe × 0.0000045 0.080

FW982R/FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe × 0.0000045 0.049

FW982R/FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe × 0.0000045 0.043

FW982R/FW982W Multi‐candela Strobe × 0.0000045 0.028

EOL × 0.00082 0.00082

Auxiliary Power Supply Standby Alarm

Total Currents Standby Alarm

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