Notifier FRM User Manual

FCM-1(A) & FRM-1(A)

FCM-1(A)

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Series

Control and Relay Modules

General

FCM-1(A) Control Module: The FCM-1(A) Addressable Con­trol Module provides Notifier intelligent fire alarm control pan­els a circuit for Notification Appliances (horns, strobes,
speakers, etc.). Addressability allows the FCM-1(A) to be acti­vated, 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 acti­vating 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 pro­tocol developed by NOTIFIER Engineering that greatly
enhances the speed of communication between analog intelli­gent devices. Intelligent devices communicate in a grouped
fashion. If one of the devices within the group has new infor­mation, 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.

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Intelligent / Addressable Devices

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 pro­grammed 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 Notifica­tion 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 dis­connect the supervision and connect the external power sup­ply 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 com­munication 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 con­trol panel, so as to differentiate between a module and a sen­sor 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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Maximum NAC Line Loss: 4 VDC.

External supply voltage (between Terminals T10 and
T11): Maximum (NAC): Regulated 24 VDC; Maximum

(Speakers): 70.7 V RMS, 50W.

Drain on external supply: 1.7 mA maximum using 24 VDC
supply; 2.2 mA Maximum using 80 VRMS supply.

Max NAC Current Ratings: For class B wiring system, the
current rating is 3A; For class A wiring system, the current rat­ing is 2A.

Temperature range: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C).

Humidity range: 10% to 93% non-condensing.

Dimensions: 4.5" (114.3 mm) high x 4" (101.6 mm) wide x

1.25" (31.75 mm) deep. Mounts to a 4" (101.6 mm) square x

2.125" (53.975 mm) deep box.

Accessories: SMB500 Electrical Box; CB500 Barrier

Specifications for FRM-1(A)

Normal operating voltage: 15 to 32 VDC.

Maximum current draw: 6.5 mA (LED on).

Average operating current: 230 μA direct poll; 255 μA group

poll.

EOL resistance: not used.

Temperature range: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C).

Humidity range: 10% to 93% non-condensing.

Dimensions: 4.5" (114.3 mm) high x 4" (101.6 mm) wide x

1.25" (31.75 mm) deep. Mounts to a 4" (101.6 mm) square x

2.125" (53.975 mm) deep box.

Accessories: SMB500 Electrical Box; CB500 Barrier

Agency Listings and Approvals

In some cases, certain modules may not be listed by certain
approval agencies, or listing may be in process. Consult fac­tory for latest listing status.

• UL: S635

• ULC: S3705 (A version only)

• FM Approved

• CSFM: 7300-0028:0219

• MEA: 14-00-E

• FDNY: COA #6067, #6065

Contact Ratings for FRM-1(A)

Current

Rating

3 A 30 VDC Resistive Non-Coded

2 A 30 VDC Resistive Coded

.9 A 110 VDC Resistive Non-Coded

.9 A 125 VDC Resistive Non-Coded

.5 A 30 VDC

1 A 30 VDC

.3 A 125 VAC

1.5 A 25 VAC

.7 A 70.7 VAC

2 A 25 VAC

NOTE: Maximum (Speakers): 70.7 V RMS, 50 W

Maximum

Voltage

Load

Description

Inductive
(L/R=5ms)

Inductive
(L/R=2ms)

Inductive
(PF=0.35)

Inductive
(PF=0.35) Non-Coded

Inductive
(PF=0.35) Non-Coded

Inductive
(PF=0.35) Non-Coded

Application

Coded

Coded

Non-Coded

Product Line Information

NOTE: “A” suffix indicates ULC Listed model.

FCM-1(A): Intelligent Addressable Control Module.

FRM-1(A): Intelligent Addressable Relay Module.

A2143-20: Capacitor, required for Class A (Style Z) operation

of speakers.

SMB500: Optional Surface-Mount Backbox.

CB500: Control Module Barrier — required by UL for separat-

ing power-limited and non-power limited wiring in the same
junction box as FCM-1(A).

NOTE: For installation instructions, see the following documents:

• FCM-1(A) Installation document I56-1169.

• FRM-1(A) Installation document I56-3502.

• Notifier SLC Wiring Manual, document 51253.

For more information, contact Notifier. Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone].

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