Notifier SFP-400B User Manual

SFP-400B

FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

AC POWER

SYSTEM ALARM

ALARM TEST

SUPERVISORY

SYSTEM

TROUBLE

CIRCUIT

TROUBLE

ALARM

SILENCED

POWER

TROUBLE

TONE

SILENCE

ALARM

SILENCE

ALARM

ACTIVATE

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

RESET

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Installation Precautions - Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:

WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm

control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and

associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards,

modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to

install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood.

CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software Changes: To ensure

proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72-

1993 Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software.

Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system

components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or

wiring.

All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be

affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other

operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are

not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be

tested and proper system operation verified.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49O C/32-120O F

and at a relative humidity of 85% RH (non-condensing) at 30O C/86O F.

However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic

components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and

humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be

installed in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 15-27O C/60-80

F.

Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops.

Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device

voltage.

Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can

be damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is

completely immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper grounding will

reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to

an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical

Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.

Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards.

Failure to do so can damage circuits.

Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching

of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear.

Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery,

transformer, and printed circuit board location.

Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over tightening may damage

threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw

terminal removal.

This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a

proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed

from the body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies

removed from the unit.

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Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals.

These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and

associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper

installation.

Fire Alarm System Limitations

An automatic fire alarm system - typically made up of smoke detectors, heat

detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control

with remote notification capability can provide early warning of a developing fire.

Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or

loss of life resulting from a fire.

Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons:

Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such

as in chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke

detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second

floor detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or basement fire. Further-

more, all types of smoke detectors - both ionization and photoelectric types, have

sensing limitations. No type of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire caused

by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions,

escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical

circuits, children playing with matches, or arson.

IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the

control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm

transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are

not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crippling its

ability to report a fire.

While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance

rates possible, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!

FCC Warning

Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these devices are

located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another

floor of a building.

A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails,

the system will operate from standby batteries only for a specified time.

Rate-of-Rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For

this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once

per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.

Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control.

It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central

monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled.

The most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions, however, is inadequate

maintenance. All devices and system wiring should be tested and maintained by

professional fire alarm installers following written procedures supplied with each

device. System inspection and testing should be scheduled monthly or as required

by National and/or local fire codes. Adequate written records of all inspections should

be kept.

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may

cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference

when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required

to correct the interference at his own expense.

Technical Publishing Document PRECAULG.P65 12/31/96

Canadian Requirements

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the

Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les

limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le

Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communica-

tions du Canada.

Table of Contents

I NFPA Standards ...............................................................4

II Additional Information..................................................... 4

1.0 The SFP-400B.......................................................................................5

1.1 Features......................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Circuits ........................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Optional Boards ............................................................................................. 7

1.4 Remote Annunciator ...................................................................................... 8

1.5 Specifications................................................................................................. 9

2.0 System Operation..............................................................................11

2.1 System Status LEDs .................................................................................... 11

2.2 Control Switches .......................................................................................... 12

2.3 Zone Status LEDs........................................................................................ 12

2.4 Supervisor y .................................................................................................. 13

2.5 Zone Disable................................................................................................ 13

2.6 Last Event Recall ......................................................................................... 13

3.0 Installation Procedure.......................................................................14

3.1 General ........................................................................................................ 14

3.2 Initiating Device Circuits............................................................................... 15

3.3 4-Wire Smoke Detector Connections........................................................... 16

3.4 Output Circuits ............................................................................................. 17

3.5 Power ........................................................................................................... 18

3.6 Optional Modules ......................................................................................... 19

3.7 Dip Switch Location and Descriptions.......................................................... 24

Appendix A: Power Calculations...........................................................25

Appendix B: NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements..........................27

Trouble Shooting Table............................................................................ 34

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I NFPA Standards

This control panel complies with the following NFPA standards:

NFPA 72-1993 Central Station Signaling Systems (Automatic, Manual, and Waterflow). Protected
Premises Unit (Requires NOTI-FIRE 911A/911AC DACT or MS5012 Slave Communicator).
NFPA 72-1993 Local (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory) Protective Signaling
Systems.
NFPA 72-1993 Auxiliary (Automatic, Manual, and Waterflow) Protective Signaling Systems. (Requires
4XTM.)
NFPA 72-1993 Remote Station (Automatic, Manual, and Waterflow) Protective Signaling Systems.
(Requires 4XTM or NOTI•FIRE 911A/911AC DACT.)
NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary (Automatic, Manual, and Waterflow) Protective Signaling Systems. (Requires
Potter EFT-C McCulloh Transmitter.)

II Additional Information

Note: Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents and standards:

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

Underwriters Laboratories Documents:

UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes
UL 217 Smoke Detectors, Single and Multiple Station
UL 228 Door Closers - Holders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications
UL 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances
UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances
UL 1971 Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired
CAN/ULC-S524-M91 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
CAN/ULC-S527-M87 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems

Other:

NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods
NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems
Applicable Local and State Building Codes
Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction
Notifier Device Compatibility Document,15378.
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

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1.0 The SFP-400B

1.1 Features

o Microprocessor-controlled.
o Power-limited on all circuits except Municipal

Box Output.

o Alarm and trouble resound.
o Four Style B Initiating Device Circuits.
o Two Style Y Notification Circuits.
o General alarm and trouble relays.
o Optional module for 4 zone relays (4XZM).
o Optional transmitter module (4XTM). Com-

plies with NFPA 72 Auxiliary and Remote
Station Protective Signaling systems.

o Optional supervised remote annunciator

(RZA-4X). Requires LED Interface Module
(4XLM).

o Optional digital communicator (NOTI-FIRE

911A/911AC). Complies with NFPA 72­1993 Central Station and Remote Station
Protective Signaling systems.

o Waterflow Input Option.
o Supervisory Input Option.

1.2 Circuits

o Complies with NFPA 72 Proprietary Protective

Signaling System (requires Potter EFT-C
McCulloh Transmitter).

o One Man Walk Test.
o Disable/enable controls per Initiating Device

Circuit.

o Last Event Recall.
o Battery/Earth fault supervision.
o Fuse protection on all Notification Appliance

Circuits.

o Unregulated output power, 2.25 amperes.
o 7 AH to 15 AH battery options, up to 90 hours

standby.

o Resettable and non-resettable regulated power

outputs.

o Extensive transient protection.
o Watchdog timer to supervise microprocessor

(includes MICRO FAIL LED).

o Output circuits protected against false activa-

tions.

o Slide-in zone identification labels.
o Steel cabinet 14.5" wide by16" high by 5" deep.
o Dead-front dress panel option (DP-400B).
o Alarm verification option.

Input Circuits

Initiating Device Circuit 1 (Style B)
Initiating Device Circuit 2 (Style B)
Initiating Device Circuit 3 (Style B)
Initiating Device Circuit 4 (Style B)

Output circuits

Notification Appliance Circuit 1 (Style Y)
Notification Appliance Circuit 2 (Style Y)

Front Panel Control Switches

Switch 1 Tone Silence
Switch 2 Alarm Silence
Switch 3 Alarm Activate
Switch 4 System Reset

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Figure 1.0-1: SFP-400B Installation Diagram

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1.3 Optional Boards

The SFP-400B has mounting slots for two option boards. Two of the three option modules may be installed.
(see Section

Transmitter Module (4XTM)

The Transmitter Module provides a supervised output for local energy
municipal box transmitter (for NFPA 72-1993 Auxiliary Protective Signaling
System) and alarm and trouble reverse polarity circuits (for NFPA 72-1993
Remote Station Protective Signaling System). Also included is a DISABLE
switch and disable trouble LED.

polarity circuit will open on trouble if no alarm exists.

For Local Energy Municipal Box service (NFPA 72-1993 Auxiliary Fire
Alarm System)
Supervisory current: 5.0 mA.
Trip current: 0.35 amps (subtracted from Notification Appliance power).
Coil Voltage: 3.65 VDC.
Coil resistance: 14.6 ohms.
Maximum allowable wire resistance between panel and trip coil: 3 ohms.
Municipal Box wiring can leave the building.
For Remote Station service (NFPA 72-1993 Remote Station Fire Alarm
System):
Maximum load for each circuit: 10 mA.
Reverse polarity output voltage: 24 VDC.
Remote Alarm and Remote Trouble wiring can leave the building.

"Optional Modules"

)

As a jumper option, the alarm reverse

LED Interface Module (4XLM)

The LED Interface Module supports the RZA-4X Remote Annunciator
module. Annunciator wiring is supervised for open conditions by this
module. The Annunciator Driver Module mounts to the main board, occupy­ing one of the two option connectors.

Notes:

Maximum voltage/current, each output: 27.6V/8mA.
Outputs are power limited.

Zone Relay Module (4XZM)

The Zone Relay module provides Form-C contacts for the following:

As a jumper option, the first four relays described below can be made silenceable.

• Alarm Zone 1

• Alarm Zone 2

• Alarm Zone 3

• Alarm Zone 4 or Supervisory (see Section

"Output Circuits"

)

• System Alarm

• System Trouble

Dry Form-C contacts rated:

2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive),

0.5 amps @ 30 VAC (resistive).

Note: Use the Disconnect Switch located below the relays to disconnect the relays.

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911AC Digital Communicator

The Noti•Fire 911AC is a stand-alone, three
channel Digital Alarm Communicator Trans­mitter (DACT) designed to provide for off­premises monitoring of a fire alarm control
panel. The 911AC is triggered by the alarm,
trouble, and/or supervisory contacts received
from the control panel and converts them into
digital transmission format. It communicates
with a digital receiver by means of one of two
transmission formats, BFSK or Pulsed Fast
Signal Round format.

Install the Noti•Fire 911AC Digital Communicator in accordance with the 911AC Installation Manual.
Interconnections between the control panel and the digital communicator are illustrated in Figure B-3.

Power Requirements: 24 VDC, 30 mA in Normal; 138 mA while communicating; 166.8 mA with alarm and
trouble relays while communicating.

Retard time and Reset time must be programmed for zero seconds when connecting the alarm initiating
circuit to an existing control panel.

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Noti•Fire 911AC manual, P/N 74-06200-005-A.

Note: 12V panels (SFP-400B) must use the 911AC.

1.4 Remote Annunciator

Notifier Remote Annunciator (RZA-4X)

The Remote Annunciator mounts on a standard single-gang box, and provides LED
indication of the following:

• Alarm Zone 1 (red)

• Alarm Zone 2 (red)

• Alarm Zone 3 (red)

• Alarm Zone 4 (red)

• System Trouble LED (yellow)

A Local Trouble Sounder and Silence Switch are also provided. All LED wiring is
supervised for open conditions. Any open condition will cause the System Trouble
LED to illuminate. Slide-in paper labels permit an easy change of zone information.

Note: The Remote Annunciator requires the use of an LED Interface module (4XLM).

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1.5 Specifications

AC Power

For the SFP-400B: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 amps
For the SFP-400BE: 220/240 VAC, 50 Hz, 0.6 amps
Wire size: minimum #14 AWG with 600V insulation

Battery (lead acid only)

Maximum Charging Circuit: 27.6V, 1.5 amps
Maximum Battery Capacity: 15 AH
(Batteries larger than 7 AH require Notifier BB-17 or similar UL listed battery cabinet).

Initiating Device Circuits

Power-limited circuitry
Operation: Style B (Class B)
Normal Operating Voltage: 24 VDC (ripple = 1.0V peak-to-peak)
Alarm current: 15 mA minimum
Short circuit current: 40 mA maximum
Maximum detector current in standby: 2 mA (max) per zone
Maximum loop resistance: 200 ohms
End-of-line resistor: 4.7K, 1/2-Watt
Detector loop current is sufficient to ensure operation of one alarmed detector per zone.
Supervisory current: 5 mA (including end-of-line resistor)

AC Circuit
Breaker

Notification Appliance Circuits

Power-limited circuitry
Maximum allowable voltage drop due to wiring: 2 VDC
Normal Operating Voltage: 24 VDC
Total current available to all external devices: 2.25 amps.

Maximum signaling current per circuit: 1.5 amps
End-of-line resistor: 4.7K, 1/2-Watt (part # 71252 UL listed)

Alarm and Trouble Relays

Dry Form-C contacts rated: 2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive), 0.5 amps @ 30 VAC (resistive). All relays
must be connected to a power-limited power supply.

Four-wire Smoke Detector Power

Up to 200 mA is available for powering 4-wire smoke detectors.
Maximum ripple voltage: 1.0 V p/p

Non-resettable Power

Total DC current available from this output is up to 200 mA (subtracted from four-wire smoke power).
Maximum ripple voltage: 1.0 V p/p

Unregulated Power

Total DC current available for powering external devices is 0.5 amp (subtracted from 2.25 amps available
to notification appliance circuits).
Maximum ripple voltage: 100 mV p/p

Note: For device compatibility data, refer to the Device Compatibility Chart.

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Door = 14.218"
Backbox = 14"

Cabinet = 3.047"

Backbox = 3.0"

Door = 14.718"

Backbox = 14.5"

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Trim Ring

(TR-2-R)

Figure 1.5-1: Cabinet Dimensions

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2.0 System Operation

2.1 System Status LEDs

Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory LEDs will flash on and off until the event(s) has been acknowledged
(TONE or ALARM SILENCE), at which point the LED will illuminate steadily.

AC POWER

Green LED that illuminates steadily to indi­cate presence of AC power.

SYSTEM ALARM

Red LED that flashes when an alarm occurs.

ALARM TEST

Red LED that illuminates during Walk Test.

SUPERVISORY

Yellow LED that flashes upon activation of a
supervisory device (such as tamper switch)
on Zone 4.

SYSTEM TROUBLE

Yellow LED that flashes for any trouble condi­tion, including those associated with option
boards.

CIRCUIT TROUBLE

Yellow LED that flashes for trouble conditions
on output circuits (notification).

ALARM SILENCED

Yellow LED that illuminates steadily when the
ALARM SILENCE switch has been pushed
after an alarm.

POWER TROUBLE

Yellow LED that flashes for low or discon­nected batteries and earth fault conditions.

BATT

Yellow LED that illuminates steadily on
motherboard when battery is low or not de­tected (not visible through door).

EARTH

Yellow LED that illuminates steadily on
motherboard during a ground fault condition
(not visible through door).

MICRO FAIL

Yellow LED that illuminates on motherboard
when watchdog timer detects microprocessor
failure (not visible through door).

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