Notifier LCD-80 User Manual

LCD-80

Liquid Crystal Display

General

The LCD-80 is an 80-character, backlit LCD display annunciator
for the NOTIFIER NFS2-640, NFS2-3030, NFS-320 fire alarm
control panels, or the NCA-2 network control annunciator. Up to
32 LCD-80s may be connected onto the two-wire EIA-485 port.
The LCD-80 has two basic modes of operation, “Terminal” and
“ACS” mode.

NOTE: The LCD-80 can also be used with Legacy panels.
Please refer to the

Common Features

• Listed to UL Standard 864, Ninth Edition

• 80-character backlit Liquid Crystal Display (20 characters x 4
lines).

• Control switches for System Acknowledge, Signal Silence
and System Reset.

• Time and date display field.

• Enable Key switch option.

• Can be remotely located up to 6,000 ft. (1828.8 m) from the
control panel.

• Local piezo sounder with alarm/trouble resound.

• Flush/surface/panel mount option.

ACS Mode

When operated in “ACS” mode, the LCD-80 provides vectored
annunciation capability. Individual devices/zones can be
installer-defined to only display at specific locations

EXAMPLE: A maintenance office receives only non-alarm point
activations. These inputs could be sump pump on, high water,
backup AHU on, low temperature in freezer, etc.

• Alarm/trouble count.

• Custom “normal” message.

• European option: first alarm/last alarm/alarm count.

• Field-programmable messages from CRT or PC-compatible
computer (PK-LCD80 Programming Kit required).

• EIA-485 interface: up to 32 per system.

• Printer output port: EIA-232, compatible with PRN Series
printers.

• Field-programmable messages in nonvolatile memory in two
options: 128 points, 40 character labels; or 256 points, 20
character labels.

• Internal nonvolatile clock for time and date in ACS mode.

Terminal Mode

In “Terminal” mode, the LCD-80 mimics the NFS2-640, NFS2­3030, NFS-320, and NCA-2 displays. Up to 32 LCD-80s can
annunciate and provide remote reset, acknowledge, and silence
of the control panel from remote locations.

• Displays device type identifiers.

• Device and zone custom alpha labels.

• Time/date and Device address.

• May operate in addition to CRT.

• No programming necessary. LCD-80 displays time, date, and
custom messages received from the panel or network annun­ciator

LCD-80 manual for more information.

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Annunciator Control Systems

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LCD-80 with ABF-1B

• NFS2-3030 and NCA-2 firmware version 14.0 and higher
supports LCD-80 in terminal mode.

• LCD-80 is 8.25" (20.96 cm) high, 4.375" (11.11 cm) wide,
and 1.75" (4.45 cm) deep.

• Up to LCD-80s may be used on one EIA-485 circuit.

NOTE: Must have sufficient regulated 24 volt power. Certain

NOTIFIER systems may have limits to the amount of LCD-80s

with ACK/STEP, Signal Silence, and Reset switches.

• LCD-80 mounts with any CHS-4 chassis slot.

• Up to 32 LCD-80s may be used in a continuous 4-wire loop
(verify sufficient 24 VDC available).

• Each may have ACK/STEP, SIGNAL SILENCE, and SYS­TEM RESET switches.

• Displays all analog, addressable points.

• No programming required for LCD-80s.

The ABF-1DB Backbox

The ABF-1DB is a semi-flush-mount backbox
for the NOTIFIER LCD-80 Series Annunciator.
The ABF-1DB mounts one LCD-80. It includes
an attractive smoked-glass door with NOTIFIER
keylock.

Dimensions, BOX only: 9.938" (25.24 cm)
high, 4.625" (11.75 cm) wide, 2.5" (6.35 cm)
deep.

Dimensions, DOOR only: 10.713" (27.21 cm) high, 6.0" (15.24
cm) wide, 0.75" (1.9 cm) deep.

Related Options

PK-LCD80 (only available for download): Off-Line Program­ming Kit for LCD-80. Allows PC programming messages when
LCD-80 is used in the ACS mode.

ABF-1DB: Semi-flush box with alternative smoked-glass door,
any keylock.

ADP-4B: Annunciator Dress Plate, black. Allows panel mount­ing of up to four LCD-80 modules in a CAB-4 Series cabinet.

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ABF-1B: Annunciator Flush Box, 9.938" (25.24 cm) high, 4.625"
(11.75 cm) wide, and 2.5" (6.35 cm) deep. Order AKS-1B key
switch if desired. Can also be mounted in ABF-2B or ABF-4B
annunciator backboxes.

ABS-1TB: Deep Surface Backbox (mounts one LCD-80).

AKS-1B: Key Switch (black) to enable/disable controls when

mounted in ABF or ABS-1TB.

PRN-6: 80-Column Serial Printer (see PRN data sheet).

The LCD-80 in ACS Mode

Agency Listings and Approvals

These listings and approvals apply to the modules specified in
this document. In some cases, certain modules or applications
may not be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be
in process. Consult factory for latest listing status.

• UL Listed: S635

• ULC Listed: S635

• MEA: 345-02-E; 317-01-E (NFS-640); 128-07-E

• FDNY: COA#6026, 6038

• CSFM: 7120-0028:156

•FM Approved

NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS2-3030, or NCA-2 connecting to LCD-80

The LCD-80 in Terminal Mode

NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS2-3030, or NCA-2connecting to LCD-80

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

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