Notifier FCPS-24 Field Charger Power Supply User Guide

Notifier FCPS-24 Field Charger Power Supply

GENERAL

The NOTIFIER FCPS-24 (120 VAC model) and FCPS-24E (220/240 VAC model) are compact, cost-effective, 6-amp remote power supplies with a built-in battery charger. The FCPS-24(E) may be connected to any 12- or 24-volt Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) or may stand alone. Primary applications include Notification Appliance (bell) Circuit (NAC) expansion (to support ADA requirements) or auxiliary power to support 24-volt system accessories. The FCPS provides regulated and filtered 24 VDC power to four Notification Appliance Circuits (two Class A [Style Z] and two Class B [Style Y] or four Class B only). Alternatively, the four outputs may be configured as any combination of re-settable/non-resettable power outputs (optimal for powering four-wire smoke detectors). The FCPS-24(E) also contains a battery charger capable of charging up to 7.0 amp-hour batteries.

FEATURES

• Requires input trigger voltage of 9.0 – 32 VDC.
• Contains two fully-isolated input/control circuits (triggered from FACP Notification Appliance Circuit [NAC expander mode] or jumpered permanently on [sstand-alonemode).
• Two Class A (Style Z) or Class B (Style Y) Notification Appliance Circuits (circuits 1 & 3).
• Two additional NACs that may be individually configured for Class B (Style Y) operation only (circuits 2 & 4).
• 6 Amp full load output (3 amps max./ckt.) in NAC expander mode (UL 864).
• 4 Amp continuous output in stand-alone mode (UL 1481).
• In stand-alone mode, output power circuits may be configured as resettable (reset line from FACP required) or non-resettable.
• Fully regulated and filtered power output (optimal for powering four-wire smoke detectors, annunciators, and other system peripherals requiring regulated/filtered power).
• Fuseless, power-limited technology meets new UL power limiting requirements, effective May 1, 1995.
• Normally closed trouble contact.
• Fully supervised power supply, battery, and Notification Appliance Circuits.
• Selectable earth fault detection.
• AC trouble report selectable for immediate, 8- or 16-hour delay.
• Optional ammeter/voltmeter.
• Works with virtually any UL 864 fire alarm control that utilizes an industry-standard reverse-polarity notification circuit.
• Self-contained in compact, lockable cabinet (15″ [381 mm] high x 14.5″ [368 mm] wide x 2.75″ [70 mm] deep).
• Includes an integral battery charger capable of charging up to 7.0 AH batteries.
• Fixed, clamp-type terminal blocks accommodate up to 12 AWG (3.25 mm?) wire

STANDARDS and CODES

The FCPS-24 complies with the following standards:

• NFPA 72-1996 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 (stand-alone mode).

SPECIFICATIONS

Primary (AC) Power

• FCPS-24: 120 VAC 50/60 Hz, 2.0 A max.
• FCPS-24E: 220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 1.0 A max.
• Wire size: min. 14 AWG (2.0 mm?) with 600V insulation.

Control Input Circuit

• Trigger input voltage: 9.0 to 32 VDC.
• Trigger current: 2.0mA (16-32 V). (per input) 1.0mA (9-16 V).

Trouble Contact Rating

• 5amps at 24 VDC.

Auxiliary Power Output

• Specific application power – 45 mA short circuit.

Output Circuits

• Output voltage: 24 VDC filtered regulated (under primary AC mains) under secondary power source 19.1 to 26.4 VDC.
• 3.0 amps maximum for any one circuit. 4.0 amps maximum total continuous current for all outputs (stand-alone mode).
• 6.0 amps maximum total short-term current for all outputs (NAC expander mode).

Secondary Power (Battery) Charging Circuit

• Supports lead-acid batteries only.
• Float charge voltage: 27.6V.
• Maximum charge current: 250 mA.
• Maximum battery capacity: 7.0 AH.

TERMINAL DESIGNATION

Notes:

1. Cut JP1 to use a UL-listed external battery charger.
2. Cut R134 to delay AC loss reporting for 8 hours (24-hour standby), or cut R134 and R76 to delay AC loss reporting 16 hours (60-hour standby).
3. Cut R175 to make output #2 non-resettable in stand-alone mode.
4. Cut R176 to make output #4 non-resettable in stand-alone mode.

ORDERING INFORMATION

• FCPS-24: Remote charger power supply (120 VAC). Includes main printed circuit board, transformers, surface-mount backbox, and installation instructions.
• FCPS-24E: Remote charger power supply (220/240 VAC). Includes main printed circuit board, transformers, surface-mount backbox, and installation instructions.
• A77-716B 12/24: VDC end-of-line relay for monitoring four-wire smoke detector power.
• PS-1270: Battery, 12 V, 7.0 AH (two required).
• MPM-4: Optional ammeter/voltmeter. Mounts in the FCPS backbox.

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Example 1: Expand notification appliance power by an additional 6.0 amps. Use up to 4 Class B (Style Y) outputs or 2 Class A (Style Z) and 2 Class B (Style Y) outputs.

In this 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 Notification Appliance Circuit #1.

Example 2: Use the FCPS to expand the auxiliary regulated 24-volt system to power up to 4 amps. Both non-resettable and 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. Non-
Resettable outputs are created simply by cutting on-board resistors. For addressable panel applications, use a monitor module to sense the trouble status of the FCPS via the trouble relay contacts.

Example 3: Use addressable control modules to activate the FCPS versus 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.

In this 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.

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