NOTIFIER   FCPS-24S6

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The FCPS-24S6 Series (6-amp) and FCPS-24S8 Series (8-amp) are remote power supplies with battery charger. The FCPS-24S6/24S8 may be connected to any 12 or 24 volt fire alarm control panel (FACP) or may be used as stand-alone supplies. Primary applications include notification appliance circuit (NAC) expansion (to support ADA requirements and NAC synchronization) or auxiliary power to support 24 volt system accessories. The FCPS-24S6/-24S8 provides regulated and filtered 24 VDC power to four notification appliance circuits configured as either four Class B (Style Y) or Class A (Style Z, with ZNAC-4 option module). Alternately, the four outputs may be configured as all non-resettable, all resettable or two non-resettable and two resettable. The FCPS-24S6/-24S8 also contains a battery charger capable of charging up to 18 AH batteries. The FCPS-24S6C and FCPS-24S8C are ULC-listed.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the terms FCPS-24S6 and FCPS-24S8 used in this document refers to the FCPS-24S6 and FCPS-24S8, FCPS-24S6C and FCPS-24S8C, the FCPS-24S6E and FCPS-24S8E.

• UL-Listed NAC synchronization using System Sensor®, Wheelock®, or Gentex® “Commander 2 ” appliances
• Operates as a “sync-follower” or as a “sync-generator” (default)
• Contains two fully-isolated input/control circuits - triggered from FACP NAC (NAC expander mode) or jumped permanently “ON” (stand-alone mode)
• Four Class B (Style Y) or four Class A (Style Z, with ZNAC-4 module) NACs
• 6-amp (FCPS-24S6) or 8-amp (FCPS-24S8) full load output, with 3 amps maximum/circuit, in NAC expander mode (UL 864)
• 4-amp (FCPS-24S6) or 6-amp (FCPS-24S8) continuous output in stand-alone mode (UL 1481)
• Compatible with coded inputs; signals passed through
• Optional power-supervision relay (EOLR-1)
• In stand-alone mode, output power circuits may be configured as: resettable, (reset line from FACP required), non-resettable, or a mix of two and two
• Fully regulated and filtered power output - optimal for powering four-wire smoke detectors, annunciators, and other system peripherals requiring regulated/filtered power
• Power-limiting technology meets UL power-limiting requirements
• Form-C normally-closed trouble relay
• Fully supervised power supply, battery, and NACs
• Selectable earth fault detection
• AC trouble report selectable for immediate 2-hour delay
• Works with virtually any UL 864 fire alarm control which utilizes an industry-standard reverse-polarity notification circuit (including unfiltered and unregulated NAC power)
• Requires input trigger voltage of 9 - 32 VDC
• Self-contained in compact, locking cabinet - 15”H x 14.5”W x 2.75”D (cm: 38.1H x 36.83W x 6.985D)
• Includes integral battery charger capable of charging up to 18 AH batteries. Cabinet capable of housing 7.0 AH batteries
• Battery charger may be disabled via DIP switch for applications requiring larger batteries
• Fixed, clamp-type terminal blocks accommodate up to 12 AWG (3.1mm 2 ) wire

Example 1: Expand notification appliance power an additional 6.0 A (FCPS-24S6) or 8.0 A (FCPS-24S8). Use up to four Class B (Style Y) outputs or four Class A (Style Z) outputs (using ZNAC-4). For example, the FACP notification appliance circuits will activate the FCPS when reverse-polarity activation occurs. Trouble conditions on the FCPS are sensed by the FACP through the notification appliance circuit.

Example 2: Use the FCPS to expand auxiliary regulated 24-volt system power up to 4.0 A (FCPS-24S6) or up to 6.0 A (FCPS-24S8). Both resettable and non-resettable power options are available. Resettable outputs are created by connecting the resettable output from the FACP to one or both of the FCPS inputs.

Example 3: Use addressable control modules to activate the FCPS instead of activating it through the FACP notification appliance circuits. This typically allows for mounting the FCPS at greater distances* away from the FACP while expanding system architecture in various applications.

For example, an addressable control module is used to activate the FCPS, and an addressable monitor module is used to sense FCPS trouble conditions. Local auxiliary power output from the FCPS provides power to the addressable control module.

NOTE: Addressable FACPs are capable of locating control and monitor modules at distances of up to 12,500 feet (3,810 meters).

In some installations, it is necessary to synchronize the flash timing of all strobes in the system for ADA compliance. Strobes accomplish this by monitoring very short timing pulses on the NAC power which are created by the FACP. When installed at the end of a NAC wire run, the FCPS-24S6/-24S8 can track (i.e. “follow”) the strobe synchronization timing pulses on the existing NAC wire run. This maintains the overall system flash timing of the additional strobes attaches to the FCPS.

When the FCPS-24S6/-24S8 is configured (via DIP switch settings) as a “sync follower,” the FCPS’ NAC outputs track the strobe synchronization pulses present at the FCPS’ sync input terminal. The pulses originate from an upstream FACP or other power supply.

When the FCPS-24S6/-24S8 are configured (via DIP switch settings) as a “sync generator,” the FCPS’ sync input terminals are not used. Rather, the FCPS is the originator of the strobe synchronization pulses on the FCPS’ NAC outputs. In “sync generator” mode, the sync type (System Sensor, Wheelock, or Gentex) is selectable via DIP switch settings.

The FCPS-24S6 and FCPS-24S8 comply with the following standards:

• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
• UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems (NAC expander mode)
• UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Alarm Systems

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, S674
• ULC Listed: S635 (FCPS-24S6C & FCPS-24S8C)
• CSFM Approved: 7315-0028:0225
• MEA: 299-02-E
• FM Approved