Installation And Maintenance Instructions

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12 Clintonville Road

FCM-1-REL Releasing Control Module Northford, CT 06472-1653

Phone: 203.484.7161
Specifications
SLC
Normal Operating Voltage: 15 to 32 VDC Nominal
Average Operating Current: 700µA (LED flashing)
Maximum Activation Current: 9.0 mA (red LED on)
External Supply
Normal Operating Voltage: 24 VDC Nominal
Maximum Line Loss: 2.3 VDC (total allowable loss from power supply to module and from module to solenoid)
Minimum Operating Voltage to Activate Solenoid: 18 VDC (at solenoid)
Standby Current: 6.4 mA
Activation Current: 10 mA
Maximum Activation Current: 2A
Solenoid
Supervisory Loop Voltage: 3.3 V
Supervisory Loop Current (Normal): 30 mA
Maximum Activation Current: 2A
Temperature Range: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Humidity: 10% to 95% RH Non-condensing
Dimensions: 41/2˝ H × 4˝ W × 11/4˝ D; (106 mm H × 108 mm W × 31 mm D)
Accessories: Wall cover plate (included); SMB500 Surface Mount Electrical Box (for indoor dry applications only)
Before Installing Wiring
This information is included as a quick reference installation guide. Refer to NOTE: All wiring must conform to applicable local codes, ordinances, and
the control panel installation manual for detailed system information. If the regulations.
modules will be installed in an existing operational system, inform the opera-
1. Install module wiring in accordance with the job drawings and appropri-
tor and local authority that the system will be temporarily out of service. Dis-
ate wiring diagrams.
connect power to the control panel before installing the modules.
2. Set the address on the module per job drawings.
NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
3. Secure module to electrical box (supplied by installer), as shown in
General Description Figure 2.
FCM-1-REL Releasing Control Modules are intended for use in intelligent, two- IMPORTANT: When using the FCM-1-REL for Class B applications, remove
wire systems, where the individual address of each module is selected using Jumper (J1) and discard. The Jumper is located on the back as shown in
the built-in rotary switches. This module is used to switch an external power Figure 1B.
supply, which can be a DC power supply to a solenoid. It also supervises the
wiring to the connected load and reports the status to the panel as NORMAL, Figure 2. Module Mounting:
OPEN, or SHORT CIRCUIT. The FCM-1-REL has two pairs of output termination
points available for fault-tolerant wiring and a panel-controlled LED indicator.
Compatibility Requirements
To ensure proper operation, this module shall be connected to a compatible
Notifier system control panels only (list available from Notifier). In addition,
please refer to Notifier Device Compatibility document number 15378 for the
list of compatible solenoids.
Mounting
The FCM-1-REL mounts directly to 4-inch square electrical boxes (see Figure
2). The box must have a minimum depth of 21/8 inches. Surface mounted elec-
trical boxes (SMB500) are available (for indoor dry applications only).
Figure 1A. Controls and Figure 1B. Jumper location:
Indicators:
J1

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Figure 3. Typical Class B, Solenoid Configuration:
24 VDC CIRCUIT CONNECT MODULES TO LISTED
DO NOT LOOP WIRE ON TERMINALS 10 & 11. BREAK WIRE COMPATIBLE NOTIFIER
RUN TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS. CONTROL PANELS ONLY
24 VDC POWER SUPPLY
ISOLATED, REGULATED, RELEASING )-( FROM
POWER LIMITED PER NFPA CONTROL PANEL OR
MODULE )+(
70. UL 864 LISTED FOR PREVIOUS
RELEASING DEVICE DEVICE
SERVICE USE WITH
BATTERY BACKUP. )-(
)-(
)+( SIGNAL LINE CIRCUIT (SLC)
POWER SUPPLY 32 VDC MAX.
)+( TWISTED PAIR
SUPERVISION BY
MODULE IS RECOMMENDED

OUTPUT TO A UL LISTED FIRE

ALARM RELEASING SOLENOID
(REFER TO PANEL MANUFACTURER'S
INSTALLATION DOCUMENT) (-)
TO NEXT
(+) DEVICE
TO NEXT ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED
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Figure 4. Typical Class A, Solenoid Configuration:
24 VDC CIRCUIT CONNECT MODULES TO
DO NOT LOOP WIRE ON TERMINALS 10 & 11. BREAK WIRE LISTED COMPATIBLE
24 VDC POWER SUPPLY RUN TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS. NOTIFIER CONTROL
ISOLATED, REGULATED, PANELS ONLY
POWER LIMITED PER )–( RELEASING
NFPA 70. UL 864 LISTED )–( FROM
CONTROL
FOR RELEASING DEVICE )+( MODULE )+( PANEL OR
SERVICE USE WITH PREVIOUS
BATTERY BACKUP. DEVICE

POWER SUPPLY )–(

SUPERVISION BY )+( SIGNAL LINE CIRCUIT (SLC)
MODULE 32 VDC MAX.
TWISTED PAIR
IS RECOMMENDED
OUTPUT TO A UL LISTED FIRE
ALARM RELEASING SOLENOID
(REFER TO PANEL MANUFACTURER'S
INSTALLATION DOCUMENT)
(–)
TO NEXT
(+) DEVICE
TO NEXT
MODULE ALL WIRING SHOWN IS SUPERVISED AND POWER LIMITED
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