Notifier FRM - Manual

DN-6724:B3 • 2/17/2011 — Page 1 of 2
FCM-1(A) & FRM-1(A)
Series
Control and Relay Modules
Intelligent / Addressable Devices
DN-6724:B3
General
FCM-1(A) Control Module: The FCM-1(A) Addressable Con-
trol Module provides Notifier intelligent fire alarm control pan-
els a circuit for Notification Appliances (horns, strobes,
speakers, etc.). Addressability allows the FCM-1(A) to be acti-
vated, either manually or through panel programming, on a
select (zone or area of coverage) basis.
FRM-1(A) Relay Module: The FRM-1(A) Addressable Relay
Module provides the system with a dry-contact output for acti-
vating a variety of auxiliary devices, such as fans, dampers,
control equipment, etc. Addressability allows the dry contact to
be activated, either manually or through panel programming,
on a select basis.
FlashScan® (U.S. Patent 5,539,389) is a communication pro-
tocol developed by NOTIFIER Engineering that greatly
enhances the speed of communication between analog intelli-
gent devices. Intelligent devices communicate in a grouped
fashion. If one of the devices within the group has new infor-
mation, the panel CPU stops the group poll and concentrates
on single points. The net effect is response speed greater than
five times that of other designs.
Features
• Built-in type identification automatically identifies these
devices to the control panel.
• Internal circuitry and relay powered directly by two-wire
SLC loop. The FCM-1(A) module requires power (for horns,
strobes, etc.), or audio (for speakers).
• Integral LED “blinks” green each time a communication is
received from the control panel and turns on in steady red
when activated.
• LED blink may be deselected globally (affects all devices).
• High noise immunity (EMF/RFI).
• The FCM-1(A) may be used to switch 24-volt NAC power,
audio (up to 70.7 Vrms).
• Wide viewing angle of LED.
• SEMS screws with clamping plates for wiring ease.
• Direct-dial entry of address 01– 159 for FlashScan loops,
01 – 99 for CLIP mode loops.
• Speaker, and audible/visual applications may be wired for
Class B or A (Style Y or Z).
Applications
The FCM-1(A) is used to switch 24 VDC audible/visual power,
high-level audio (speakers). The FRM-1(A) may be pro-
grammed to operate dry contacts for applications such as door
holders or Air Handling Unit shutdown, and to reset four-wire
smoke detector power.
NOTE: Refer to the SLC Manual (PN 51253) for details regarding
releasing applications with the FCM-1(A). Refer to the FCM-1-REL
datasheet (DN-60390) for new FlashScan® releasing applications.
Construction
• The face plate is made of off-white heat-resistant plastic.
• Controls include two rotary switches for direct-dial entry of
address (01-159).
• The FCM-1(A) is configured for a single Class B (Style Y) or
Class A (Style Z) Notification Appliance Circuit.
• The FRM-1(A) provides two Form-C dry contacts that
switch together.
Operation
Each FCM-1(A) or FRM-1(A) uses one of 159 possible module
addresses on a SLC loop (99 on CLIP loops). It responds to
regular polls from the control panel and reports its type and
status, including the open/normal/short status of its Notifica-
tion Appliance Circuit (NAC). The LED blinks with each poll
received. On command, it activates its internal relay. The
FCM-1(A) supervises Class B (Style Y) or Class A (Style Z)
notification or control circuits.
Upon code command from the panel, the FCM-1(A) will dis-
connect the supervision and connect the external power sup-
ply in the proper polarity across the load device. The
disconnection of the supervision provides a positive indication
to the panel that the control relay actually turned ON. The
external power supply is always relay isolated from the com-
munication loop so that a trouble condition on the external
power supply will never interfere with the rest of the system.
Rotary switches set a unique address for each module. The
address may be set before or after mounting. The built-in
TYPE CODE (not settable) will identify the module to the con-
trol panel, so as to differentiate between a module and a sen-
sor address.
Specifications for FCM-1(A)
Normal operating voltage: 15 to 32 VDC.
Maximum current draw: 6.5 mA (LED on).
Average operating current: 350 μA direct poll, 375 μA group
poll with LED flashing, 485 μA Max. (LED flashing, NAC
shorted.)
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