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Fire Alarm Control Panel Manual

The Fire Alarm Control Panel N16 Instruction Manual outlines the limitations and operational requirements of fire alarm and emergency communication systems. It emphasizes the importance of proper installation, maintenance, and adherence to safety standards to ensure effective fire detection and response. The manual also provides guidance on software updates, documentation feedback, and installation precautions to enhance system reliability.

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Fire Alarm Control Panel

N16
Instruction Manual

Document LS10239-000NF-E Rev: B


12/20/2022 ECN: xxxx
Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling,
notification capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a fire.
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, speakers
An emergency communication system—typically made up of an and displays may not alert people if these devices are located on the
automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life safety other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another
communication system that may include an autonomous control unit floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a
(ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, and disability or those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or
other various interoperable communication methods—can broadcast medication. Please note that:
a mass notification message. Such a system, however, does not • An emergency communication system may take priority over a fire
assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
from a fire or life safety event. • Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Authorities
located throughout a protected premises following the Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection • Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dissemi-
Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's nated on any local displays.
recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in peo-
contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors,
ple with conditions such as epilepsy.
which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. This
document can be found at [Link] • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a
A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the meaning of
of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and bells, can have dif-
not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are ferent tonal patterns and frequencies. It is the property owner's
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercises to
warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the
provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a proper reaction to alarm signals.
variety of reasons: • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the temporary or permanent hearing loss.
detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the A life safety system will not operate without any electrical power. If
other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for
on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly
example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire. maintained and replaced regularly.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may not Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible
reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because: with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chimneys, service with your control panel.
even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke flow. Alarm Signaling Communications:
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the • IP connections rely on available bandwidth, which could be lim-
ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. ited if the network is shared by multiple users or if ISP policies
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets, impose restrictions on the amount of data transmitted. Service
such as air conditioning vents. packages must be carefully chosen to ensure that alarm signals
will always have available bandwidth. Outages by the ISP for
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the
maintenance and upgrades may also inhibit alarm signals. For
detector.
added protection, a backup cellular connection is recommended.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke
• Cellular connections rely on a strong signal. Signal strength can
detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of
be adversely affected by the network coverage of the cellular car-
smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing
rier, objects and structural barriers at the installation location. Uti-
fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm.
lize a cellular carrier that has reliable network coverage where the
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing alarm system is installed. For added protection, utilize an external
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers antenna to boost the signal.
tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise
little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing
to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily
chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering
disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure,
fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often
backup alarm signaling connections are recommended.
unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily
best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
of a fire. inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of
manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a
fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in
minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed.
bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by
Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only should be arranged through the local manufacturer's representative.
when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or Maintenance should be scheduled as required by National and/or
reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional
subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of- life safety system installers only. Adequate written records of all
rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year inspections should be kept.
by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to Limit-F-2020
protect property, not life.

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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 con- Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate
nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced
power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or inter- transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibil-
connecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to ity. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an
install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and under- increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the
stood. Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software Changes: encountered.
To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting
accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
change in site-specific software. Re-acceptance testing is required Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, ream-
after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after ing, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable
any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit
known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, board location.
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at
least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening
change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure
proper system operation verified. and difficulty with screw terminal removal.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º C/32- This system contains static-sensitive components. Always
120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non-condensing) at ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits
32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the system's so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static sup-
standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely pressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from
affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it the unit.
is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in Units with a touchscreen display should be cleaned with a dry,
an environment with a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º clean, lint free/microfiber cloth. If additional cleaning is required,
F. apply a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol to the cloth and wipe
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating clean. Do not use detergents, solvents, or water for cleaning. Do not
device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. spray liquid directly onto the display.
drop from the specified device voltage. Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and program-
ming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage
to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and
reliability depend upon proper installation.
Precau-D2-11-2017

FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi- Canadian Requirements
ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
accordance with the instruction manual may cause interfer- radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in
ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-
to comply with the limits for Class A computing devices pur- ment of Communications.
suant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is
designed to provide reasonable protection against such Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-
interference when devices are operated in a commercial electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
will be required to correct the interference at his or her own Communications du Canada.
expense.

HARSH™, NIS™, and NOTI•FIRE•NET™ are all trademarks; and Acclimate® Plus™, eVance®, FlashScan®, FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology®,
Honeywell®, INSPIRE®, Intelligent FAAST®, NOTIFIER®, ONYX®, ONYXWorks®, SWIFT®, VeriFire®, and VIEW® are all registered trademarks of Honeywell
International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Chrome™ and Google™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Firefox® is
a registered trademark of The Mozilla Foundation.
©2022 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.

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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make frequent
upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest features, we strongly
recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to commissioning any system. Contact
Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a specific application.

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Section 1: Product Description ...................................................................................................................................... 13
1.1: Panel Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................14
1.2: Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................................14
1.2.1: N16 Core Board ....................................................................................................................................................................................14
1.2.2: PMB Power Supply ..............................................................................................................................................................................14
1.2.3: SLM-318 Signaling Loop Module........................................................................................................................................................15
1.2.4: Accessories/Sub-assemblies/Networked Panels Maximum System Capacity .....................................................................................15
1.3: Controls and Indicators....................................................................................................................................................................................16
1.4: Components .....................................................................................................................................................................................................17
1.4.1: Intelligent Addressable Detectors.........................................................................................................................................................18
1.4.2: Intelligent Addressable Modules ..........................................................................................................................................................18
1.4.3: Addressable Device Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................................18
1.5: Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................................................................18
1.5.1: VeriFire Tools Programming Utility ....................................................................................................................................................18
1.5.2: CLSS Dialer (HON-CGW-DACT).......................................................................................................................................................18
1.5.3: Dress Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
1.5.4: Battery Box...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
1.5.5: Battery Charger.....................................................................................................................................................................................19
1.5.6: Network Control Display (NCD)..........................................................................................................................................................19
1.5.7: RLD ......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
1.5.8: ACM-30 Annunciator...........................................................................................................................................................................19
1.6: Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................................................19
1.7: Telephone Requirements and Warnings...........................................................................................................................................................19
1.7.1: Telephone Circuitry ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
1.7.2: Telephone Company Rights and Warnings ..........................................................................................................................................20
Section 2: Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.1: NOTIFIERCompatible Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................................22
2.1.1: Mounting the Backbox .........................................................................................................................................................................23
2.2: PMB Power Supply .........................................................................................................................................................................................23
2.2.1: Connecting Multiple PMBs and SLM-318s .........................................................................................................................................23
2.2.2: AC Power and Earth Ground Connection ............................................................................................................................................25
2.2.3: Battery Power .......................................................................................................................................................................................25
2.2.4: Special Application DC Power Output Connection .............................................................................................................................26
2.3: Notification Appliance Circuits .......................................................................................................................................................................26
2.3.1: NAC Wiring..........................................................................................................................................................................................27
2.3.2: Gentex Notification Appliance Using the ELRD-2.2K........................................................................................................................27
2.4: Remote Synchronization Input ........................................................................................................................................................................28
2.5: UL Power-Limited Wiring Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................28
2.6: SLM-318 Signaling Loop Module...................................................................................................................................................................29
2.7: Wiring a Signaling Line Circuit (SLC)............................................................................................................................................................29
2.7.1: SLC Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................29
2.7.2: SLC Capacity........................................................................................................................................................................................29
2.7.3: Self-Test Detector Function on the SLC ..............................................................................................................................................29
2.7.4: Local Mode on the SLC........................................................................................................................................................................30
2.7.5: SLC Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................30
2.8: Trouble Relay...................................................................................................................................................................................................30
2.9: Central Station Communications .....................................................................................................................................................................31
2.9.1: CLSS Dialer..........................................................................................................................................................................................31
2.9.2: CGW-MB Communicator ....................................................................................................................................................................31
2.10: NFPA 72 Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems .....................................................................................................................................................33
2.10.1: Remote Station Application Using the FRM-1 ..................................................................................................................................34
2.11: Security Tamper Switch .................................................................................................................................................................................34
2.11.1: Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................34
2.11.2: Proprietary Security Alarm.................................................................................................................................................................34
2.11.3: AIO-BUS Wiring................................................................................................................................................................................35
2.12: ACM-30 Remote Fire Annunciator ...............................................................................................................................................................37
2.12.1: Installing the ACM-30........................................................................................................................................................................37
2.12.2: Wiring the ACM-30............................................................................................................................................................................37
2.13: RLD ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................39
2.13.1: Installing the RLD ..............................................................................................................................................................................39
2.14: Networking ....................................................................................................................................................................................................39

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2.15: Connecting the Network Communications Module ......................................................................................................................................40
2.15.1: SWIFT Wireless Device Restrictions .................................................................................................................................................40
2.16: Network Control Display (NCD)...................................................................................................................................................................40
2.17: Wiring the N16to theDVC .............................................................................................................................................................................41
2.18: Connecting a PC for Programming................................................................................................................................................................41
2.19: Installing Printers...........................................................................................................................................................................................41
2.19.1: Printer Installation Sequence ..............................................................................................................................................................42
2.19.2: Printer Connections ............................................................................................................................................................................43
2.19.3: Configuring the Printer .......................................................................................................................................................................43
2.19.4: PRN Printer Settings...........................................................................................................................................................................44
2.19.5: Keltron Printer VS4095/5 Settings .....................................................................................................................................................44
2.19.6: Devices Requiring External Power Supervision.................................................................................................................................45
2.19.7: Fire/Security ApplicationsGeneral Operation ....................................................................................................................................45
2.19.8: General Security Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................................46
2.20: Connecting an FAAST Intelligent Aspiration Detector .................................................................................................................................46
2.21: System Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................................46
Section 3: Programming ................................................................................................................................................. 52
3.1: Licensing.........................................................................................................................................................................................................52
3.1.1: Obtaining a License ..............................................................................................................................................................................53
3.2: Levels of Programing Access for Users on the N16........................................................................................................................................53
3.2.1: User Level Permissions ........................................................................................................................................................................53
3.2.2: User Level Programming Capabilities..................................................................................................................................................54
3.3: User Programming Options From the FACP...................................................................................................................................................54
3.3.1: Display..................................................................................................................................................................................................54
3.3.2: About ....................................................................................................................................................................................................55
3.3.3: User Accounts.......................................................................................................................................................................................57
3.3.4: Panel Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................58
3.3.5: Network ................................................................................................................................................................................................58
3.3.6: Autoprogram.........................................................................................................................................................................................59
3.3.7: Point Information..................................................................................................................................................................................59
3.3.8: Diagnostics ...........................................................................................................................................................................................60
3.3.9: Lamp Test .............................................................................................................................................................................................60
3.3.10: History ................................................................................................................................................................................................60
3.3.11: Cybersecurity History.........................................................................................................................................................................61
3.4: Programming Features Accessed Through VeriFire Tools ..............................................................................................................................61
3.4.1: Local Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................61
3.4.2: AIO Mapping........................................................................................................................................................................................61
3.4.3: Audio Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................61
3.4.4: Power Management Mode....................................................................................................................................................................62
3.4.5: Local Mode...........................................................................................................................................................................................62
3.4.6: Holiday and Weekly Occupancy Scheduling .......................................................................................................................................62
3.4.7: Reminder Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................62
3.4.8: Panel Timers Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................................62
3.4.9: Printer Functions...................................................................................................................................................................................63
3.4.10: Loop Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................63
3.4.11: Silenceable Waterflow........................................................................................................................................................................63
3.4.12: Point Programming .............................................................................................................................................................................64
3.4.13: Detector Point Programming ..............................................................................................................................................................64
3.4.14: values range from zero to nine; Zero indicates no prealarm, a value of one can be a self-optimizing setting where the control panel
selects a suitable prealarm level for the detector. Values one or two through nine represent decreasing sensitivity, with nine being the least
sensitive. Sounder Base Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................65
3.4.15: Module Point Programming ...............................................................................................................................................................65
3.4.16: Module Point Programming: Control .................................................................................................................................................66
3.4.17: UZC Programming Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................66
3.4.18: General Zone Programming ...............................................................................................................................................................66
3.4.19: Zones...................................................................................................................................................................................................67
3.4.20: Special Function Zones.......................................................................................................................................................................67
3.4.21: Trouble Zone Programming ...............................................................................................................................................................67
3.4.22: Logic Zone Programming...................................................................................................................................................................68
3.4.23: Editing a Logic Equation ....................................................................................................................................................................69

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Section 4: Operations ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
4.1: Panel Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................70
4.2: Functionality ....................................................................................................................................................................................................72
4.3: Normal Operation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................72
4.4: N16 Display .....................................................................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.1: Display Conditioning Mode .................................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.2: Header Bar ............................................................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.3: Configurable Alert Bar .........................................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.4: Instructional Text..................................................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.5: Events List ...........................................................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.6: Alarm Verification................................................................................................................................................................................73
4.4.7: Pre-Signal/Alarm Delay........................................................................................................................................................................74
4.5: Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................................74
4.6: Fire Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................................................................74
4.7: System Trouble...............................................................................................................................................................................................75
4.8: CO Alarm.........................................................................................................................................................................................................77
4.9: Other Events ....................................................................................................................................................................................................78
4.10: Supervisory ....................................................................................................................................................................................................79
4.11: Disabled Point................................................................................................................................................................................................80
Section 5: Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................................... 82
5.1: Firmware Update Procedures ..........................................................................................................................................................................82
Section 6: Testing/Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 84
6.1: Periodic Testing and Service............................................................................................................................................................................84
6.2: Operational Checks..........................................................................................................................................................................................84
6.3: Battery Checks and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................85
Appendix A: Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 86
A.1: Operating Power .............................................................................................................................................................................................86
A.1.1: External Power Sources ....................................................................................................................................................................86
A.2: SLC Loops ......................................................................................................................................................................................................87
A.3: Notification Appliance Circuits ......................................................................................................................................................................87
A.4: Wire Requirements .........................................................................................................................................................................................87
Appendix B: Intelligent Sensing Applications.............................................................................................................. 90
B.1: Intelligent Sensing Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................90
B.2: Intelligent Sensing Features ............................................................................................................................................................................90
B.2.1: Drift Compensation and Smoothing ....................................................................................................................................................90
B.2.2: Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels ...............................................................................................................................................90
B.2.3: Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm..................................................................................................................................................................91
B.2.4: Detector Sensitivity..............................................................................................................................................................................91
B.2.5: Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing ...................................................................................................................................................92
B.3: Pre-Alarm........................................................................................................................................................................................................92
B.3.1: Definition .............................................................................................................................................................................................92
B.3.2: Alert Level ...........................................................................................................................................................................................93
B.3.3: Action Level.........................................................................................................................................................................................93
B.4: Detector Sensitivity Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................................93
Appendix C: Special Zone Outputs ............................................................................................................................... 96
C.1: Service Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................96
C.2: Presignal..........................................................................................................................................................................................................96
C.2.1: Selecting Presignal Outputs .................................................................................................................................................................96
C.3: Drill .................................................................................................................................................................................................................96
Appendix D: CBE Zones and Equations ....................................................................................................................... 98
D.1: Zones...............................................................................................................................................................................................................98
D.2: Equations ......................................................................................................................................................................................................100
D.3: Arguments .....................................................................................................................................................................................................100
D.4: Logic Equations ............................................................................................................................................................................................100
D.5: Trouble Equations .........................................................................................................................................................................................103
Appendix E: Detector Initialization .............................................................................................................................. 104
E.1: Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................104
E.2: To Replace a Detector with a Different Type of Detector .............................................................................................................................104

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E.3: Self Test Detectors.........................................................................................................................................................................................104
Appendix F: System Trouble Codes............................................................................................................................ 106
Appendix G: Type Codes.............................................................................................................................................. 110
G.1: What Are Type Codes? .................................................................................................................................................................................110
G.2: Type Codes for Input Devices.......................................................................................................................................................................110
G.3: Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors ............................................................................................................................................................110
G.4: Type Codes for Monitor Modules.................................................................................................................................................................112
G.5: Type Codes for SLC Output Devices............................................................................................................................................................113
G.6: Output Type Codes for PMB Devices ..........................................................................................................................................................114
G.7: FlashScan Codes ...........................................................................................................................................................................................114
G.8: Self-Test FlashScan Codes............................................................................................................................................................................115
Appendix H: Regional Settings .................................................................................................................................... 116
H.1: Chicago .........................................................................................................................................................................................................116
Appendix I: Network Display Mode.............................................................................................................................. 118
I.1: Network Display Mode Overview .................................................................................................................................................................118
I.1.1: Limitations...........................................................................................................................................................................................118
I.2: Event and Drill/Alarm Signal Mapping .........................................................................................................................................................118
I.3: Panel Control Functions .................................................................................................................................................................................118
I.4: Print Functions ...............................................................................................................................................................................................118
Appendix J: Software Type ID Codes.......................................................................................................................... 120
J.1: Alphabetical List of Software Type ID Codes ...............................................................................................................................................120
Appendix K: Battery Calculations................................................................................................................................ 124
K.1: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................124
K.2: Calculating the AC Branch Circuit ...............................................................................................................................................................124
K.3: Calculating the System Current Load...........................................................................................................................................................124
K.4: Calculating the Battery Size .........................................................................................................................................................................127
K.4.1: NFPA Battery Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................128
K.4.2: Selecting and Locating Batteries .......................................................................................................................................................128

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It is imperative that the installer understand the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be familiar with the stan-
dards set forth by the following regulatory agencies:
• Underwriters Laboratories
• National Fire Protection Association

Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents.
• Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL 864
• UL 2610 for Commercial Premises Security Alarm Units and Systems
• Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL 2017 for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems
• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
The contents of this manual are important and must be kept in close proximity of the hardware. If building ownership is changed, this
manual and all other testing and maintenance information must also be passed to the current owner of the facility. A copy of this manual
is available from the manufacturer.
This product is intended to be installed in accordance with the following standards UL 864 Tenth Edition Compliance
This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for
Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, 10th Edition. Operation of this product with products not tested for UL 864, 10th Edi-
tion has not been evaluated. Such operation requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
For product compliance, refer to the UL listing cards located on the UL online certification directory at
[Link]
.

NOTE: Firmware version 3.0 or higher must be installed on the N16 for UL 10th Edition compliance.

This Fire Alarm Control Panel complies with the following NFPA standards:
• NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 15 Water Spray Systems
• NFPA 72 Central Station Fire Alarm Systems (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Protected Premises Unit (requires CGW-MB).
• NFPA 72 Local (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory) Fire Alarm Systems.
• NFPA 72 Remote Station (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Fire Alarm Systems
• NFPA 72 Proprietary (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Fire Alarm Systems (Protected Premises Unit).
The installer should be familiar with the following documents and standards:
• NFPA 72 Initiating Devices for Fire Alarm Systems
• NFPA 72 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for Fire Alarm Systems
• NFPA 72 Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
• 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 1971 Visual Signaling Appliances
• UL 2017 Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and SystemsUL 2610 Standard for Commercial Premises Security Alarm
Units and 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
Related Documents
Below is a list of documents referenced in this manual, as well as documents for selected other compatible devices.

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Document Name Document Number
Compatible Conventional Devices (Non-addressable)
Device Compatibility Document* 15378

Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and Main Power Supply Installation
PMB-AUX Installation Document LS10242-000GE-E
DVC Digital Voice Command Manual 52411
DVC-RPU UL Listing Document 50107424-001
DAA2 and DAX Amplifiers Manual 53265
DS-DB Digital Series Distribution Board and Amplifier 53622
DAL Devices Reference Document 52410
AA-Series Audio Amplifier Manual 52526
SLC Wiring Manual 51253
Communicators
HW-CGW-MBB CLSS Gateway LS10248-051HW-E
Off-line Programming Utility
VeriFire® Tools help file Available for download
Cabinets & Chassis
CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Cabinet Installation Document 15330
CAB-5 Series Cabinet Installation Document LS10244-000GE-E
ABB Series Annunciator Backboxes LS10249-000GE-E
NBB-2 Backbox LS10250-000GE-E
Battery/Peripherals Enclosure Installation Document 50295
Heat Dissipation for Cabinets with Digital Audio Products 53645
Power Supplies, Auxiliary Power Supplies & Battery Chargers
ACPS-610 Installation Manual 53018
APS2-6R Instruction Manual 53232
CHG-120 Battery Charger Manual 50641
HPF24S6/S8 Field Charger/Power Supply 52751
PSE-6/10 Series Power Supply Extenders LS10227-000NF-E
HPF-PS6/10 Series Power Supplies LS10227-003HP-E
Networking
High-Speed Network Communications Module 54014
High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net Instruction Manual 54013
Noti•Fire•Net Manual, Network Version 5.0 51584

NCM-W/F Installation Document 51533


NCS Network Control Station, Network Version 5.0 & Higher Manual 51658
NCD Network Control Display LS10210-051NF-E
ONYXWorks® Workstation 52342
NFN-GW-PC W/F UL Listing Document LS10077-051NF-E
High Speed PC NFN Gateway UL Listing Document (NFN-GW-PC-xxx) LS10078-051NF-E
BACNET-GW-3 UL Listing Document LS10014-051NF-E
MODBUS-GW UL Listing Document LS10015-051NF-E
System Components
ACM-30 Annunciator Manual LS10238-000GE-E
RLD Remote Display Annunciator Manual LS10310-000NF-E
SLM-318 Product Installation Document LS10243-000GE-E
Table 1.1

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Document Name Document Number
SLC-IM Listing Document LS10026-051NF-E
SWIFT Network Manual LS10036-000NF-E
XP Transponder Manual 15888
XP10-M Ten Input Monitor Module Installation Document I56-1803
XP6-C Supervised Control Module Installation Document I56-1805
XP6-MA Six Zone Interface Module Installation Document I56-1806
XP6-R Six Relay Control Module Installation Document I56-1804
Table 1.1
* For individual SLC Devices, refer to the SLC Wiring Manual (51253)

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Section 1: Product Description
The NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ N16e/x is an addressable FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel). With the combination of the CLSS Gateway,
newer series devices and legacy devices, the NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ N16e/x FACP offers the latest in fire protection technology. The
N16 operates with High Speed or Standard NFN Networks, or as a stand alone FACP. It has a high definition 10 inch color touch screen
display and is capable of displaying up to 3,000 simultaneous events.
The FACP is highly configurable to specific site needs for fire protection. Available accessories include multi-technology central station
communicators, color touchscreen network displays, capacitive touch annunciators, local and remote upload/download software and
remote power expansion.
.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the term N16is used to refer to all versions of the panel.

AC Power
Connection

N/O
CLP Connections Trouble N/C NAC 1&2
on N16 Core Relay COM
Located on PMB
behind N16 Core
TX
N16 Core Board and PMB Printer RX Board
Connection CTS
(Stacked) REF

External AIO External AIO Bus A+


Class A/B A-
B+ NAC 3&4
B-
Internal AIO Located on PMB
USB Micro Class A/B behind N16 Core
Internal AIO + Board
Bus -
USB A

IN+
Remote IN-
Battery Sync OUT+
CLP Bus OUT-
Connection CLP Termination
Connections on PMB Switch
+24
Ground AUX GND
Multiple Units Installed A+
Fault Switch Power A-
Disable +24
(default Address setting for GND
PMB
enabled)

SLM-318 Loop
Module
Mounted on
Chassis with
N16 B+
SLC A+
Connection B-
A-
CLP Connections for
SLM-318
N16 Chassis
(Shown Cropped Not to
Scale)

Figure 1.1 N16 Board Layout

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Product Description Panel Features

1.1 Panel Features


• 10 inch high definition color touchscreen display with customizable buttons
• 6.0 A power supply with four Class A/B built-in Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC). Selectable for System Sensor, Wheelock
and Gentex strobe synchronization
• Easy expansion of isolated intelligent Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) capacity
– One expandable to three on N16e
– One expandable to ten on N16x
• Up to 159 detectors and 159 modules per SLC; 318 devices per loop/3,180 per FACP or network node
• Self-test detector technology, detectors can be any mix of photo, thermal, or multi-sensor.
• Modules include addressable pull stations, relay modules and monitor modules
• Network options:
– High-speed network for up to 200 nodes (NFS2-3030 NFS2-640, NFS-320, NFS-320SYS, NCD, NCA-2/, DVC-EM
ONYXWorks)
– Standard network for up to 103 nodes (NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320 NFS-320SYS, NCD, NCA-2, DVC-EM,
ONYXWorks). Up to 54 nodes when DVC-EM is used in network paging
– Network Display Mode: allows the fire panel to act as a network display with the full capabilities of an NCD
• Built-in Local Mode operation: the system is capable of general alarm if a fire alarm condition is present even if the SLM-318 loop
module fails
• Weekly Occupancy Schedules allow changing sensitivity by time of day and day of week
• AIO Bus annunciatorsHistory Buffer (up to 10,000 events displayed)
• Advanced history filters allow sorting by event, time, date, or address
• History can be exported to a USB drive
• Alarm Verification selection per point, with automatic counter
• Color-coded Icon-based event notification
• Event vectoring for quick viewing of event groups
• Optional Cloud connectivity for remote off-site monitoring through connected Life Safety Services (CLSS)
– Multiple off-campus central station reporting through the CLSS Gateway (CGW-MB)
• Silence Inhibit and Auto Silence timer options
• Field programmable with VeriFire Tools programming
• Remote programing through CLSS

1.2 Specifications
Refer to Figure 1.1, “N16 Board Layout” on page 13 for terminal locations and connections.

1.2.1 N16 Core Board


Trouble Relay- TB2
30 VDC 2A, 0.35 PF non-power-limited.
Printer Connection (for supplemental use only)- TB3
Power-limited (Class 2), supervision of end-to-end communication, isolated printer connection (left side).
Equipment must be located in the same room within 20 feet of the panel with cables in conduit.
Internal AIO Bus- TB4
Characteristic impedance: 120 ohms, supervised, power-limited (Class 2).
80 AIO devices max per system, up to 10 routers with 15 peripherals max.
Equipment must be located within 20' of the panel, in the same room, with cable in conduit.
External AIO Bus- TB5
Characteristic impedance: 120 ohms, supervised, power-limited (Class 2).
80 AIO devices max per system, up to 10 routers with 15 peripherals max.
Long line resistance: 100 ohms.
Network Service Connection (NUP)- J10
Power-limited (Class 2), supervised.
Equipment must be in cabinet located in the same room within 20 feet of the panel with cables in conduit.
PMB Connection- J15
RS-485 interface to panel, 24VDC power IN, 6A max, alarm bus, sync bus, CLP bus terminated on Core board.
CLP Bus Connection- J16
RS-485 interface to panel, 24VDC power OUT, 6A max, alarm bus, sync bus, CLP bus terminated on Core board.

1.2.2 PMB Power Supply


NAC 1 and NAC 2- TB2

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Specifications Product Description

Power-limited (Class 2), 24VDC, 1.5 Amps


Special applications, 150ma regulated: Class A/B, NAC power, Class D door holder power, Special application Class A/B aux power,
UZC
2.8 ohm max line impedance
End-of-Line resistor 2.2k 1/2 W (ELR-2.2K)
NAC 3 and NAC 4- TB3
Power-limited (Class 2), 24VDC, 1.5 Amps
Special applications, 150ma regulated, Class A/B, NAC power, Class D door holder power, Special application Class A/B aux power,
UZC
2.8 ohm max line impedance
End-of-Line resistor 2.2k 1/2 W (ELR-2.2K)
Battery Connection- TB9
Charges 7-100 AH sealed lead-acid batteries
Charging current: 1A, 2A and 4.25A
Charging voltage: 27.6VDC nominal
Remote Sync Input- TB6
Power-limited (Class 2)
Aux Power 1/Aux Power2- TB7
24VDC, 1.5Amps Class A/B, power-limited (Class 2), special applications, resettable/Non-Resettable
AC Power Connection- TB8
2.5A, 120VAC, 50/60 HZ, non-power-limited
1.25A, 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, non-power-limited

1.2.3 SLM-318 Signaling Loop Module


SLC Connection- TB1
24VDC, Class A/B/X, power-limited, 50 ohms max.
Alarm current: 210mA
Standby current: 159mA

1.2.4 Accessories/Sub-assemblies/Networked Panels Maximum System Capacity


Monitor and Control Modules: 159 per loop, up to 1,590 total in FlashScan; 99 per loop, up to 990 in CLIP mode
Detectors: 159 per loop, up to 1,590 total in FlashScan; 99 per loop, up to 990 in CLIP mode
Signaling Line Circuits (SLC) 10
N16 Fire Alarm Control Panel System Size- High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net - 200 Nodes, Noti•Fire•Net - 103 Nodes. 54 nodes when DVC
is used in network paging.

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Product Description Controls and Indicators

1.3 Controls and Indicators


N16 Display Regions
The N16 has as high-definition 10 inch touchscreen to display system events. The display features a touchpoint for menu access, a
header bar which shows color-coded event status and touchpoints for acknowledge, signal silence and reset functions.
menu/ header bar
login
instructional text area

alert bar
events list

Figure 1.2 Display Regions

LED Indicators
LED indicators are located on the lower right hand corner of the N16 display. They include a power LED and an Off Normal LED.

10 Inch Color Touch Off Normal LED


Screen Display

Power LED

Figure 1.3 LED Indicators

USB Connections
USB connections are located on the front of the N16 display (USB-C) for ease of connecting VeriFire Tools for programming, as well as
on the Core board (USB-A and USB-Micro)
N16 Display Front

10 Inch Color
Touchscreen Display

N16 Core USB-Micro


J12
USB-A
J11
USB -C

Figure 1.4 USB Connections

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Components Product Description

Local Piezo Sounder


A piezo sounder provides separate and distinct pulse rates for alarm, trouble and supervisory conditions. The piezo can be enabled or dis-
abled through SW16.
N16 Display Back

Piezo Enable/Disable
Switch (SW16)

Piezo Connection (J6)

Figure 1.5 Local Piezo Sounder

1.4 Components
Core Board
The N16 Core Board contains connections for both the internal and external AIO Bus, an OCuLink connection for the touchscreen dis-
play, a Trouble and Tamper Input, a NUP connection, a USB-A and USB-Micro Connection for updating the FACP and connecting the
VeriFire Tools Programming Utility and a PMB Power Supply as well as a CLP connection for additional SLM-318 SLC cards.
PMB-AUX/PMB-AUX-RTO
The PMB Power Supply is the power supply for the N16 panel. It features 3 amps of power in standby/8.5 amps of power in alarm, four
power-limited NAC outputs which can be configured for either Class A or Class B wiring, two 24VDC auxiliary power outputs and a
remote sync input. One auxiliary power output, AUX1, can be configured for either class A or class B wiring.
SLM-318
The SLM-318 provides expansion for one loop per module, up to 318 devices per module. Additional SLM-318 cards are available with
a maximum of ten modules on a system. It operates in both CLIP and FlashScan protocols.
CLSS Gateway (CGW-MB)
The CLSS gateway is the system interface, which serves as a portal between the panel, the Cloud and peripheral devices. The HON-
CGW-MBB can also be used as a Fire Alarm Communicator to central station when used with the optional cellular module and feature
activation.
Cabinets
All cabinets are fabricated from 16 gauge steel. The cabinet consists of two basic components: a backbox and a locking door. The back-
box and door are sold separately. Cabinets are available in five sizes: A, B, C, D and E. “A” size accommodates one chassis and two 26
AH batteries. “B” size accommodates two chassis and two 26 AH batteries. “C” size accommodates three chassis and two 26 AH batter-
ies. “D” size accommodates four chassis and two 26 AH batteries. “E” size accommodates five chassis and two 26 AH batteries. Doors
can be mounted on the left or right-hand side. The same hinge works in both configurations, so that this choice can be made in the field.
The door opens 120°. The CAB-5 Series is compatible with the CPU-N16LD and CPU-N16LNDchassis assemblies. The CAB-4 Series
is compatible with the CPU-N16RTOfor retrofit applications.
Batteries
The CAB-4 and CAB-5 Series cabinets provides space for two batteries (up to 18 Amp Hour). Batteries larger than 18 Amp Hour require
an external charger such as the CHG-120 and a UL listed battery box such as the BB-26 or NFS-LBB. Batteries must be ordered sepa-
rately.

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Product Description Accessories

1.4.1 Intelligent Addressable Detectors


Intelligent, addressable detectors provide information to the control panel on an SLC Signaling Line Circuit (refer to the NOTIFIER SLC
Wiring Manual (51253) for detailed information on device installation, wiring and operation). This allows the control panel to continu-
ally process the information to determine the status (alarm, trouble, maintenance or normal) of each detector. Each detector responds to
an SLC address that is set in the detector head using built-in rotary decimal switches. The maximum address cannot exceed address 99.
Note that a blinking LED on an intelligent detector indicates communication between the detector and the control panel.
These devices (951 Series or newer) can operate in CLIP mode (Classic Loop Interface Protocol) or FlashScan mode to provide a
quicker response. They are also compatible with older 851 Series devices. If a mix of old and new series devices are installed on the
same loop, the FACP must be programmed to operate in CLIP mode. Refer to the NOTIFIER Device Compatibility Document (15378)
for a list of compatible addressable detectors.

1.4.2 Intelligent Addressable Modules


Control Modules and Monitor Modules provide an interface between the control panel and conventional notification and initiating
devices. Each module can be set to respond to an address with built-in rotary switches. The maximum address cannot exceed address 99.
Note that a blinking LED on an addressable module indicates communication between the module and the control panel.
These devices can operate in CLIP mode (Classic Loop Interface Protocol) or FlashScan mode to provide a quicker response.
If a mix of old and new series devices are installed on the same loop, the FACP must be programmed to operate in CLIP mode. Refer to
the NOTIFIER SLC Wiring Manual for a list of compatible addressable modules. Refer to the Device Compatibility Document (15378)
for a list of approved conventional notification and initiating devices.

1.4.3 Addressable Device Accessories


End-of-Line Resistor Assembly
The End-of-Line resistors are included with each module. Refer to the specific module documentation for specific information.
Power Supervision Relay
The UL listed End-of-Line power supervision relay is used to supervise the power to 4-wire smoke detectors and notification appliances.
EOL-C(R/W) Mounting Plate
The EOL-CR (red) and EOL-CW (white) are single End-of-Line resistor plates. An ELR, which is supplied with each module and fire
alarm control panel, is mounted to the EOL-C(R/W) plate. Resistors mounted to the plate can be used for the supervision of a monitor
and control module circuit.

1.5 Accessories
1.5.1 VeriFire Tools Programming Utility
The VeriFire Tools Programming Utility can be used to locally or remotely program the FACP from most Windows® compatible com-
puters (PC), running Windows 7 or newer, 32 or 64 bit. The FACP program files can also be created and stored on the PC for future
download to the control panel. VeriFire Tools can be downloaded from [Link]. A standard USB-C cable, which must be pur-
chased separately, is required for local connection of the PC to the USB-C port located on the N16 display under the touchscreen.
Remote programming requires the CLSS Gateway.

1.5.2 CLSS Dialer (HON-CGW-DACT)


The N16 can report to central stations via the public switched telephone network using the HON-CGW-DACT. The assembly includes
one CGW-MB and one CGW-PT and is housed in the CGW-BB. There are no Gateway capabilities with this configuration.

1.5.3 Dress Panel


Optional Dress Panels are available for the CAB-5 enclosures for mounting AIO annunciators and NCDdisplays.
• DP-4A - Dress panel for mounting four (4) ACM-30 annunciators
• DP-T2A - Dress panel for mounting the NCDor DIS-10-RD display and two (2) ACM-30 annunciators
Optional Dress Panels are available for CAB-4 enclosures for retrofit installations of N16 equipment.
• DP-4A-CB4 - Dress panel for mounting four (4) ACM-30 annunciators
• DP-T2A-CB4 - Dress panel for mounting the NCD or DIS-10-RD display and two (2) ACM-30 annunciators
• DP-GDISP1 - Dress panel for mounting the NCD or DIS-10-RD display and Onyx Series Annunciators for use in first row only
• DP-GDISP2 - Dress panel for mounting the NCD or DIS-10-RD display and Onyx Series Annunciators in the second, third, or
fourth rows
1.5.4 Battery Box
NFS-LBB
The NFS-LBB battery box may be used to house two 26 AH batteries, two 60 AH batteries or one 100 AH battery. When the CHG-120
is mounted in the NFS-LBB, two 26 AH or one 60 AH battery may also be housed in the battery box.

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Getting Started Product Description

1.5.5 Battery Charger


CHG-120 Battery Charger
The CHG-120 is capable of charging up to 120 AH lead-acid batteries with the N16 FACP. The FACP battery charger must be disabled,
through user programming, when using the CHG-120. The batteries and charger can be housed in the NFS-LBB battery box which can
be mounted up to 20 feet away from the control panel. Note that when using the NFS-LBB for housing the charger and batteries greater
than 26AH, multiple NFS-LBBs are required. Refer to the CHG-120 Manual (50641) for additional information.

1.5.6 Network Control Display (NCD)


The NCD is a Network Control Display for High Speed or Standard NFN Networks. It offers a direct connect display for the N16 and
stand-alone ONYX panels (version 26 or higher), as well as the DVC. It has a high-definition 10-inch color touchscreen display and is
capable of displaying up to 10,000 simultaneous events.

1.5.7 RLD
The RLD is a remote display for the N16 that can display up to 50 events. It includes configurable touchpoints for acknowledge, silence,
reset and drill that are only operational when the key switch is unlocked. The display has six programmable touchpoints each capable of
including a descriptor/label, a status indicator, force on/off and enable/disable.

1.5.8 ACM-30 Annunciator


The N16 can support up to eighty ACM-30 annunciators with up to 10 configured as routers, each controlling 15 peripheral devices.
Each AIO device can have a customizable primary label of up to 80 characters. The annunciators can be wired in Class A or Class B. The
internal AIO is fixed at Class B only. For more information, refer to the ACM-30 instruction manual (LS10238-051GE-E)

1.6 Getting Started


The following is a brief summary of the minimal steps involved in bringing a N16 on-line:
• Install backbox and main circuit board (refer to the CAB-5 Product Install Document #LS10244-000GE-E)
• Address and install intelligent devices (refer to the NOTIFIER SLC Wiring Manual #51253)
• Enter autoprogramming (refer to “Autoprogram” on page 59 )

1.7 Telephone Requirements and Warnings


1.7.1 Telephone Circuitry
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) = 0.3A
AC Impedance: 10.0 Mega Ohm
Complies with FCC Part 68
Mates with RJ31X Male Connector
Supervision Threshold: loss of phone line voltage for 2 minutes
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not
exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs, contact the
telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
Before connecting the control panel to the public switched telephone network, the installation of two RJ31X jacks is necessary. If trouble
is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact:
Manufacturer: Honeywell International, Inc.
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-7161

Product Model Number: N16e/x


FCC Registration Number: US:1W6AL03AEVOLX
Ringer Equivalence: 0.3A

NOTE: This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the inside of the FACP
door is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number
must be provided to the telephone company.

Alarm dialing equipment must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation. It must be able to do this
even if other equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in use. To do so, alarm dial-
ing equipment must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X jack that is electrically in series with and ahead of all other equipment
attached to the same telephone line. If there are any questions concerning these instructions, consult the telephone company or a quali-
fied installer about installing the RJ31X jack and alarm dialing equipment.
Important! The DACT must not be used to dial a phone number that is call-forwarded.

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Product Description Telephone Requirements and Warnings

1.7.2 Telephone Company Rights and Warnings


The telephone company, under certain circumstances, may temporarily discontinue services and/or make changes in its facilities, ser-
vices, equipment or procedures which may affect the operation of this control panel. However, the telephone company is required to give
advance notice of such changes or interruptions.
If the control panel causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company reserves the right to temporarily discontinue service.
Advance notification will be provided except in cases when advance notice is not practical. In such cases, notification will be provided
as soon as possible. The opportunity will be given to correct any problems and to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is neces-
sary.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS PRODUCT TO COIN TELEPHONE, GROUND START, OR PARTY LINE SERVICES.
When the control panel activates, premise phones will be disconnected.
Two separate phone lines are required. Do not connect both telephone interfaces to the same telephone line.
The control panel must be connected to the public switched telephone network upstream (as first device) of any private telephone system
at the protected premises.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part
68 rules and requirements adopted by ACTA. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring
using a compliant RJ31X male modular plug and compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

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Telephone Requirements and Warnings Product Description

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Section 2: Installation
2.1 NOTIFIER Compatible Equipment

NOTE: Products marked with a check mark have not received UL 864 9th Edition certification and may only be used in retrofit applications.

For a list of additional compatible devices for the FACP refer to the Device Compatibility Document (15378), the SLC Wiring Manual
(51253) and the SWIFT Wireless Manual (LS10036-000NF-E)
Devices:
• FSP-951 Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detector • NBG-12LX Series Addressable Manual Pull Station
• FMM-1 Monitor Module

Electronic Equipment:
• AA-100 100-Watt Audio Amplifier • HS-NCM-MFSF High-Speed Network Communications Module (Multi-Mode Fiber to Single-Mode Fiber)
• AA-120 120-Watt Audio Amplifier • HS-NCM-W/-2 High-Speed Network Communications Module (Wire)
• AA-30 30-Watt Audio Amplifier • HS-NCM-WSF/-2 High-Speed Network Communications Module (Wire to Single-Mode Fiber)
• A2143-00 End of Line Resistor Assembly (system sensor equipment) • HS-NCM-MF High-Speed Network Communications Module (Multi-Mode Fiber)
• ACM-30 Annunciator • HS-NCM-SF High-Speed Network Communications Module (Single-Mode Fiber)
• ACPS-610 Addressable Charger/Power Supply • HS-NCM-WMF/-2 High-Speed Network Communications Module (Wire to Multi-Mode Fiber)
• ACPS2-6R Auxiliary Power Supply • MRD-1 Manual Releasing Disconnect Assembly
• ACT-1 Audio Coupling Transformer • NCD Network Control Display
• ACT-2 Audio Coupling Transformer • NCM-F Network Communications Module (Fiber)
• AKS-1B Annunciator Key Switch • NCM-W Network Communications Module (Wire)
• APJ-1B Annunciator Phone Jack-G • NCS Network Control Station
• A77-716B End-of-Line Resistor Assembly • N-ELR Assortment ELR Pack with Mounting Plate
• APS2-6R Auxiliary Power Supply (for UL applications only) • ONYXWorks Workstation Network Monitoring Workstation
• CMM-1 Communication converter Module • PRN-6 80-Column Printer
• CGW-DACT CLSS Dialer • PRN-7 80-Column Printer
• CGW-MB Common Communicator Module • R-120 120 Ohm End-of-Line Resistor
• CGW-PT POTS Card • R-470 470 End-of-Line Resistor
• CPU-N16-RTOCore Board with Retrofit Chassis • R-27K 27K End-of-Line Resistor
• CPU-N16-LD Core Board with 10HD Display • R-47K 47K End-of-Line Resistor
• CPU-N16-NLD Core Board without Display • R-2.2K 2.2K End-of-Line Resistor
• CPU-N16-RD Core Board • RKS-S Remote Security Keyswitch
• DAA Series Digital Audio Amplifiers • RLDRemote Display
• DAA2 Series Digital Audio Amplifier • RM-1 Remote Microphone
• DAX Digital Audio Amplifier • RM-1SA Remote Microphone
• DS-AMP Audio Amplifier • RPJ-1 Remote Phone Jack
• DS-BDA Backup Audio Amplifier • RPT-485W EIA-485 Repeater (Wire)
• DS-DB Digital Distribution Board • RPT-485SF EIA-485 Repeater (Fiber)
• DS-XF70V Transformer • RPT-485WF EIA-485 Repeater (Wire/Fiber)
• DVC-EM Digital Voice Command • SLC-IM Signaling Line Circuit Integration Module (FlashScan)
• DVC-RPU DVC Remote Paging Unit • SLM-318 SLC Loop Module
• EOL-CR/CB Assortment ELR Pack with Mounting Plate • STS-1 Security Tamper Switch
• EOLR-1 End of Line Resistor Assembly • VeriFire Tools Upload/Download Software
• FCM-1 NAC Module
• FHS Fireman's Handset
• FPJ Fireman's Phone Jack
• FTM-1 Telephone Module

Licenses:
• N16-CAC • N16-NWD
• N16-CLP • N16-UZC
• N16-GZ

• N16-LGZ

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PMB Power Supply Installation

CAUTION: STATIC SENSITIVE COMPONENTS


! THE CIRCUIT BOARD CONTAINS STATIC-SENSITIVE COMPONENTS. ALWAYS GROUND YOURSELF WITH A
PROPER WRIST STRAP BEFORE HANDLING ANY BOARDS SO THAT STATIC CHARGES ARE REMOVED FROM THE
BODY. USE STATIC SUPPRESSIVE PACKAGING TO PROTECT ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES.

2.1.1 Mounting the Backbox


To prevent damage to the circuit board and to facilitate backbox mounting, the chassis with main circuit board can be easily removed.
Loosen the two 3/8” nuts securing the top flanges of the chassis, then slide the chassis up to free it from the lower tabs. Place the chassis
assembly in a safe location until it can be reinstalled in the backbox.
1. Mark and pre-drill hole in the wall for the center top keyhole mounting bolt using the dimensions illustrated in Figure 2.1.
2. Install center top fastener in the wall with the screw head protruding.
3. Place backbox over the top screw, level and secure.
4. Mark and drill the left and right upper and lower mounting holes.
Note: Outer holes (closest to sidewall) are used for 16” O.C. stud mounting.
5. Install remaining fasteners and tighten.
6. When the location is dry and free of construction dust, install the chassis/circuit board assembly.
7. Mount the chassis to the backbox by aligning the two mounting tabs with the slots in the backbox, then position the two mounting
hole tabs over the studs with nuts located in the upper portion of the backbox.
8. Slide the tabs located on the bottom of the chassis into the mounting slots in the backbox by pressing the chassis down.
9. Secure the chassis to the backbox by tightening the two mounting nuts (#10-32) at the top and to ensure proper grounding, use a
3/8” nut driver or socket.
If the main circuit board is not already attached to the chassis, install it by positioning the ten mounting holes over the studs on the chas-
sis and secure with the supplied screws

1.125”
(2.858cm)
Height of
mounting bolt
0.250”
after installation
(0.635cm)

0.500”
(1.27cm)

0.500”
(1.27cm)

Figure 2.1 Keyhole Dimensions

2.2 PMB Power Supply


WARNING: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY
! SEVERAL DIFFERENT SOURCES OF POWER CAN BE CONNECTED TO THIS PANEL. DISCONNECT ALL SOURCES
OF POWER BEFORE SERVICING. THE PANEL AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT MAY BE DAMAGED BY REMOVING
AND/OR INSERTING CARDS, MODULES OR INTERCONNECTING CABLES WHILE THIS UNIT IS ENERGIZED.

2.2.1 Connecting Multiple PMBs and SLM-318s


The connections between the PMB, the N16 Core Board and SLM-318s have two primary purposes; they carry communications and
they carry power. The communication takes place on a bus with two endpoints. The ends of the communication bus are set for “enable
termination” (SW6 on the SLM-318 and SW5 on the PMB-AUX). Termination is always enabled on the N16 Core Board.
The power is segregated by the PMB power supplies. The Core and SLM-318 on the top section are powered by the top PMB (refer to
Figure 2.2, “Multiple PMB Power Supplies with Ten SLM-318 Modules”) The SLM-318 modules on the bottom two sections are pow-
ered by EITHER the middle PMB-AUX power supply OR bottom PMB-AUX power supply.

NOTE: The Core board on the N16 can only receive power on J15, it cannot pass power out of J15.

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Installation PMB Power Supply

The fifth SLM-318 in the top section is wired OUT from J4 and IN to J15 on
the N16 Core Board. Termination is always enabled.

N16 Core
and PMB
(Stacked)

The top section of the CLP Bus contains five SLM-318s powered by the PMB
connected to the N16 Core Board. Connections are made to the SLM-318s on the top
section of the CLP bus OUT of J6 on the PMB and IN to J3 on the first SLM-318.
Subsequent SLM-318’s are wired OUT of J4 and IN to J3 on each SLM-318 (as shown
The PMB connected above).
to the N16 Core
Board is wired OUT
from J3 on the PMB
and IN to J6 on the
second PMB-AUX.

The middle section of the CLP Bus contains five SLM-318s. For this section
of the CLP Bus, the power is shared between the middle and the bottom
PMB-AUX.

SW6
PMB-AUX Enabled

Connections are made on the second section of the CLP Bus OUT
from J3 on the third PMB-AUX IN to J3 on the first SLM-318.
Subsequent SLM-318 connections are wired OUT of J4 and IN to
J3 on each SLM-318 (as shown). The last SLM-318 in this section
of the CLP Bus must have the termination switch enabled (SW6).
The middle PMB-AUX
is wired OUT from J3
and IN to J6 on the
bottom PMB-AUX.

NOTE: Connector and component placements are not shown


to scale. Drawing is meant to illustrate connections made to
each component. Some board components are eliminated to
show clarity of connections.

PMB-AUX

The bottom section of the CLP Bus contains batteries which are
maintained by the bottom PMB-AUX.

Batteries connected
to TB9 on the bottom
PMB-AUX.

Figure 2.2 Multiple PMB Power Supplies with Ten SLM-318 Modules

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NOTE: A maximum of five (5) SLM-318 loop cards can run on one (1) N16 PMB. For additional power needs or loop cards, additional PMB-AUX
power supplies will be required. Each PMB-AUX can power up to five (5) SLM-318 cards for a maximum of ten (10) total SLM-318 cards on a
system. If ten (10) loop cards are installed, two (2) additional PMB-AUX power supplies will be required.

2.2.2 AC Power and Earth Ground Connection


Primary power required for the FACP is 120 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.25 amps. The FACP will
auto-detect the voltage used. No special switch or jumper is required to select AC power. Over-
current protection for this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and/or local codes. Use 14 AWG (2.00 mm2) or larger wire with 600 volt insulation rating.
Make certain that the AC mains circuit breaker is off before wiring any connections between the
mains and the control panel. Connect wiring from the AC mains to TB8 on the FACP, being care-
ful to observe proper connections.
Remove the two keps nuts from the grounding stud in the backbox. Connect the incoming earth
ground wire to the supplied cable with a wire nut. Position the ring terminal end over the ground- TB8 AC Power Connection
ing stud. Secure with one of the keps nuts. Place the ring terminal from the other supplied ground
cableover the ground stud and secure with the second keps nut. Wire the ground cable to the bot-
tom position of TB11 as shown in Figure 2.3. Ensure that the ground for AC mains is the first cable installed, closest to the backbox.
This connection is vital in reducing the panel’s susceptibility to transients generated by lightning and electrostatic discharge. Apply AC
power to the panel only after the system is completely installed and visually checked.
Note that AC power must be applied to the panel before installing the battery interconnect cable

Grounding
Cable #71073
grounding stud

keps nut
keps nut

Figure 2.3 Earth Ground Connection

2.2.3 Battery Power


The batteries must be sealed lead acid type. Before connecting the batteries to the FACP, Interconnect
make certain that the interconnect cable between the batteries is not connected. Do not con- Cable
nect the interconnect cable until the system is completely installed. Observe polarity when
connecting the batteries. Connect the battery cable to TB9 on the main PMB.

WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY


! BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO THE SKIN AND EYES AND CAN
DESTROY FABRICS. IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH SULFURIC ACID, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THE SKIN OR EYES WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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Installation Notification Appliance Circuits

2.2.4 Special Application DC Power Output Connection


All Special Application DC power outputs are power-limited (refer to “UL Power-Limited Wiring Requirements” on page 28). The PMB
has two independent AUX power outputs. One has an optional Class A return. The second AUX power output is Class B only.

Class B Only
Optional
(AUX 2)
Class A
Out to Return
Device (AUX 1)
(AUX 1)

TB7

Figure 2.4 Special Application Power Outputs - 24 VDC

2.3 Notification Appliance Circuits


NAC (Notification Appliance Circuits) circus are located on the PMB. they provide four Class B or four Class A NACs. Each circuit is
capable of 1.5 amps of current. Total current in alarm for all external devices cannot exceed 6.0 amps (refer to the PMB Product
Installation Document #LS10242-000GE-E). Use UL listed 24 VDC notification appliances only. Circuits are supervised and power-
limited. Refer to the Device Compatibility Document #15378 for a listing of compatible notification appliances. The NACs, which are
located on the main PMB board, may be expanded via adding additional PMB-AUX power supplies.
The following sections describe the configuration and wiring of Class B and Class A Notification Appliance Circuits on the PMB that is
connected to the main N16 core board and any additional PMB-AUX power supplies.

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2.3.1 NAC Wiring


TB2 Upper Deck From Left
to Right NAC 1 and NAC 2
B+ and B-

TB2 Lower Deck From Left B+


to Right NAC 1 B-
B+
B-
and NAC 2 A+ and A-

A+ B+
A- B-
A+ B+
A- B-

A+
A-
A+
A-

TB3 Upper Deck From


Left to Right NAC 3 and
PMB-AUX NAC 4 B+ and B-

TB3 Lower Deck From


Left to Right NAC 3 and
NAC 4 A+ and A-

NOTE: PMB with N16 Core and PMB-AUX are identical for NAC wiring. Drawing is shown with PMB-AUX for clarity of terminal block locations.

Figure 2.5 NAC Wiring

2.3.2 Gentex Notification Appliance Using the ELRD-2.2K


The Gentex Commander III Notification Appliance
requires the ELRD-2.2K to be installed across the
H+ and H- terminals on the appliance for proper
operation on the N16 FACP. Refer to Figure 2.6,
“Gentex Notification Appliance with ELRD-2.2K S+
Wiring” for a wiring illustration. +
Gentex Notification
Follow the steps below to install the ELRD-2.2K
1. A Gentex Strobe Only Notification Appliance
Appliance + S+

must be installed within twenty feet of the


FACP. + S-
2. On the Strobe Only Appliance, install the
ELRD-2.2K resistor across the H+ and H-
terminals.
+ H+

3. Wire Strobe Only to the next Notification


Appliance as normal. ELRD-2.2K
+ H-

Figure 2.6 Gentex Notification Appliance with


ELRD-2.2K Wiring

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Installation Remote Synchronization Input

2.4 Remote Synchronization Input


Synchronization is a feature
that controls the activation of
notification appliances in such
a way that all devices will turn
on and off at exactly the same
time. This is particularly criti-
cal when activating strobes
which must be synchronized to
avoid random activation and a
potential hazard to individuals.
The PMB offers a Remote TB6
Sync input that can accept syn-
chronization outputs from
NAC circuits to easily sync
notification appliances from
multiple sources.

Figure 2.7 Remote Sync Wiring

2.5 UL Power-Limited Wiring Requirements


Power-limited (Class 2) and non-power-limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. The following requirements apply:
• All power-limited circuit wiring must remain 0.25 inches (6.35mm) from non-power-limited circuit wiring.
• All power-limited and non-power-limited circuit wiring must enter and exit the cabinet through different knockouts or conduits.
• If the device connected is only power-limited when connected to a power-limited source, the power limited marking must be
removed and at the time of installation, each non-power-limited circuit connected to these modules must be identified in the space
provided on the cabinet door label.
• If additional knockouts are added to the backbox, proper separation of power-limited and non-power-limited wiring should be
maintained.

NOTE: Relays are power-limited only when connected to power-limited sources for the relay outputs.

.
CAB-5 Front View Side-View Non-power-limited circuit
(Assumes relay is connected Power limited
to a
non-power-limited signal
source)

Separating non-power-
limited and power
limited circuits within the
backbox with adhesive
squares

Non-power-limited
Separating non-
power limited from
power limited circuits
through knockouts Note: Drawing is not to scale; proportions and angles are
exaggerated to show wire placement more clearly.

Figure 2.8 Power-Limited and Non-Power-Limited Wiring

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SLM-318 Signaling Loop Module Installation

2.6 SLM-318 Signaling Loop Module


The N16 can have up to 10 SLM-318s. The SLM-318 is connected to the FACP via the CLP bus located on the N16 Core Board. Each
subsequent SLM-318 is connected through the CLP Bus on the SLM-318.

SLC
Connection

SW2

SW1

SW6

J4 CLP Connection

J3 CLP Connection

Figure 2.9 SLM-318 Wiring

2.7 Wiring a Signaling Line Circuit (SLC)


2.7.1 SLC Overview
Communication between the CPU and intelligent and addressable initiating, monitor and control devices takes place
through a Signaling Line Circuit (SLC). You can wire an SLC to meet the requirements of NFPA Class A, B or X circuits.
This manual provides requirements and performance details specific to this control panel; for installation information and
general information, refer to the SLC Wiring Manual #51253.
For electrical specifications, see the SLM-318 Product Installation Document #LS10243-000GE-E. For additional notes on
SLC resistance values, see “Operational Checks” on page 84.

2.7.2 SLC Capacity


The N16 supports up to ten SLM-318 loop modules, providing from one to ten SLC loops. Loop capacity depends on operating mode:
• Flash Scan: 01-159 intelligent detectors, 01-159 monitor and control modules
• CLIP: 0-99 intelligent detectors, 01-99 monitor and control modules (requires license)
FlashScan devices can operate in either FlashScan or, for retrofit applications, in CLIP mode. Older models of CLIP devices only sup-
port addresses up to address 99. CLIP loops are limited to 99 detectors and 99 modules.

NOTE: Response times for CLIP loops may vary. CLIP loops must be tested to assure that
actuation of notification appliances occurs within 10 seconds after activation of an initiating
device. Systems with response time that exceed 10 seconds must be approved by the AHJ.

The following configuration guidelines may be used to improve the response times of CLIP loops:
1. All manual pull stations must be assigned addresses from 1-20.
2. Loops must be programmed for Rapid Poll.
3. Modules on a fully loaded loop must adhere to a ratio of two monitor modules to one control module.
2.7.3 Self-Test Detector Function on the SLC
The SLM-318 is capable of supporting up to 159 Self Test Detectors. When Self-Test Detectors are installed on the SLM-318 and a self
test is being performed the voltage on the SLC Loop will increase to 29.5VDC +/-5% (28.0-30.98VDC). If there is no self test in pro-
cess, the voltage will remain at 24VDC.

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Installation Trouble Relay

CAUTION: LOOP POLLING INTERRUPTION


WHEN THE FACP IS PREFORMING A SELF TEST THE DEVICES ON THE LOOP WILL NOT POLL

NOTE: When the FACP is using back up battery power a self test will not be preformed.

2.7.4 Local Mode on the SLC


The SLM-318 is capable of running in Local Mode if it has not received communication from the core board for one minute. A user can
create a local mode zone and map both inputs and outputs to this zone. While the SLM-318 is in Local Mode, if any of the inputs placed
in the local mode zone activate, the SLM-318 will turn ON all of the outputs mapped to the same zone.

2.7.5 SLC Installation


Install the SLM-318 as described in “SLM-318 Signaling Loop Module” on page 29. Note that the unique SLC loop
number assigned to a module does not need to match the module’s location in the cabinet. For details on designing,
installing and configuring SLC loops, see the Notifier SLC Wiring Manual #51253.

B+ A+ B- A- TB1

SLC Loop Connections


on SLM-318 Loop Module
Channel Channel
B A

Channel B (output loop)

Channel A (loop return)

T-Tapping is not allowed


SLC loop on a four-wire SLC.
B+ A+ B- A- connections are B+ A+ B- A-
the same for Loop
Expander and
Style 4 SLC Loops Style 6 SLC Loops
Control Modules

Figure 2.10 SLC Loop Connections and Wiring

2.8 Trouble Relay


The N16 provides a trouble relay for trouble supervision. It is located on the N16 Core Board. The trouble relay contact operates at 30
VDC, with 2A of power and is rated at 0.35 PF.

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Central Station Communications Installation

Note: the relay connections may be power-limited or nonpower-limited, provided that 0.25” spacing is maintained between conductors
of power-limited and nonpower-limited circuits. Refer to “UL Power-Limited Wiring Requirements” on page 28.

To Control
Module

Figure 2.11 Trouble Relay

2.9 Central Station Communications


2.9.1 CLSS Dialer
The N16 can report to central stations via the public switched telephone network using the CGW-DACT. The assembly includes one
CGW-MB and one CGW-PT. There is an optional backbox (CGW-BB) that can house the CGW-MB and the CGW-PT. It is connected to
the N16 via the NUP connection on the CGW-MB (P7) and the NUP connection on the N16(J10) as shown in Figure 2.12, “CGW-MB
Mounted on Chassis with CPU-N16LND NUP to NUP” on page 32. There are no Gateway capabilities with this configuration. Refer to
the CLSS Dialer User Manual (LS10318-000HW-E) and the CLSS Dialer Install Guide (LS10319-000HW-E) for more information.

2.9.2 CGW-MB Communicator


The CGW-MB utilizes the NUP connection to connect to the FACP. It must be mounted on a CHS-CGW and can be installed in the cab-
inet or in the NBB backbox (refer to NBB-2 Product Installation Document LS10250-000GE-E for more information on mounting in the
backbox).
Mounting the CGW-MB on the CHS-CGW
The CHS-CGW must be mounted on the far right side of the N16 chassis in the last position. No other option card can be mounted above
it due to lack of mounting holes in the CGW-MB. Follow the steps below to mount the CGW-MB on the chassis:
1. Mount plate to standoff supplied with the chassis/CGW-MB
2. Use screws (38134) to secure the bottom of the mounting plate to the standoffs on the chassis
3. Use standoff (42124) to secure the top of the mounting plate to the standoffs on the chassis
4. Slide the CGW-MB into the slot on the bottom of the mounting plate
5. Attach the top of the CGW-MB with screws (38134) to the standoffs
Refer to Figure 2.12 for a typical wiring diagram for a NFPA 72 Central Station Fire Alarm System (Protected Premises Unit) or a
Remote Station Fire Alarm System (Protected Premises Unit) using the Common Communicator Module (CGW-MB) and the N16 for a
NUP-to-NUP configuration. Program the CGW-MB according to the directions given in The CGW-MB Installation Manual (LS10248-
000HW-E).

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Installation Central Station Communications

NUP to NUP Cable CGW-MB Mounted on


a CHS-CGW
(required)
B+ A+ B- A-
TB6 TB7
TB2 TB3 TB5 TB4

TB1
SW2

J10 SW1

SW6

J4
TB1
SLM-318
J3

N16 Core/PMB P7
Stacked

Figure 2.12 CGW-MB Mounted on Chassis with CPU-N16LND NUP to NUP

NOTE: An NFPA 72 Central Station requires 24 hours of standby power

NOTE: The following models do not comply with requirements for AC loss delay reporting when used with Central Station Protected Premises
systems: AA-30, AA-120, AA-100, APS-6R, CHG-120

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NFPA 72 Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems Installation

2.10 NFPA 72 Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems


When connected and configured as a protected premises unit with monitor and relay modules, the N16 will automatically transmit Gen-
eral Alarm, General Trouble, General Supervisory and Security signals to a listed compatible Protected Premises Receiving Unit. A sim-
plified drawing of connections between the receiving unit and the N16 protected premises unit is shown in Figure 2.13, “Typical
Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems Wiring Connections”. Connect the receiving unit to the protected premises unit as shown in Figure 2.12,
“CGW-MB Mounted on Chassis with CPU-N16LND NUP to NUP” . Install and program the Receiving unit with type codes and zone
mappings shown in Table G.2, “Type Codes for Monitor Modules,” on page 112.
Monitor Modules Relay Modules
SLC Loop
(twisted-pair wiring)
SLC Loop
Type code: Monitor Type code: Relay (twisted-pair wiring)
Zone mapping: Z000

N16
Receiving Unit Compatible Protected Premises Unit
With N16
Type code: Relay
Type code: Security-L Zone mapping: ZF03

Type code: Relay


Type code: Superv Note: Remote printers require 120
Zone mapping: ZF04
VAC, 50/60Hz primary power. A
secondary power source (battery
backup) is not provided; the use of a
separate Uninterpretable Power Supply
(UPS) 50 watt minimum, UL-listed for
Connect to TB2 Normally
PRN series Type code: Trouble Mon Open Contact on the N16 Fire Protective Signaling is
UPS
printer recommended. A UPS is required for
NFPA 72 Proprietary Protected
Premises Receiving Unit Applications.

Figure 2.13 Typical Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems Wiring Connections

Monitor Module Relay Module

Receiving Unit PPU SLC Loop IN


SLC Loop IN
ELR-47K

Receiving Unit SLC


PPU SLC Loop OUT
Loop OUT
Monitor Module
Relay Module PPU SLC Loop IN

ELR-47K
Receiving Unit
SLC Loop IN

Receiving Unit
PPU SLC Loop OUT
SLC Loop OUT

Figure 2.14 Typical Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems Wiring Connections: Detail Views

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Installation Security Tamper Switch

2.10.1 Remote Station Application Using the FRM-1


The FRM-1 can be used for a Remote Station Applica-
tion when using a UL864 Contact Closure DACT
Listed for Remote Station. Refer to Figure 2.15, “Wir- SLC -
ing Diagram for Contact Closure Remote Station” for SLC +
typical wiring with the FRM-1. To UL864 Listed Contact
Program each FRM-1 as follows: Closure DACT Alarm Input.
• FRM-1 used to transmit Fire Alarm Signals:
CBE: Z0
• FRM-1 used to transmit Supervisory Signals:
CBE: ZF4
• FRM-1 used to transmit Trouble Signals: CBE:
ZLxxx (Where ZLxxx is the Logic Zone
programmed for Trouble Signals)
• Logic Zone Programming: OR(ZF1,ZF2) To UL864 Contact Closure
DACT Supervisory Input

To UL864 Contact Closure


DACT Trouble Input

Figure 2.15 Wiring Diagram for Contact Closure Remote Station

NOTE: NOTE POLARITY on the ELRD-2.2K. Install the positive side of the ELRD-2.2K on H+ terminal on the Gentex strobe only appliance,
install the negative side of the ELRD-2.2K to the H- terminal on the Gentex strobe only appliance.

2.11 Security Tamper Switch


2.11.1 Installation
Follow the instructions below to wire the cabinet with a Security Tamper Switch kit model STS-1:
1. Install the STS-1 Tamper Switch onto the side of the backbox opposite the door hinge, pushing the switch through the opening until
it snaps into place.
2. Install the magnet on the same side of the cabinet door as the lock. Push the magnet through the opening in the door until it snaps
into place.
3. Connect the STS-1 connector to J8 Security on the CPU.
4. Program panel supervision for Security Alarm or AKS Key Switch.

Connect to J8
Tamper on the
N16 Core

STS-1 mounting
location
(side opposite of
door hinges)

Figure 2.16 Installing the STS-1 Security Tamper

2.11.2 Proprietary Security Alarm


For security applications, program one or more monitor modules (listed for security applications) with a security type code.

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Note the following:


• The module is programed as an ACCESS MONIITOR, AREA MONITOR, EQUIP MONITOR, SECURITY-L, or SYS MONITOR
type code.
• Supplementary use applies to UL Systems only.
• NAC devices used for security cannot be shared with fire NAC devices.
• Refer to the Device Compatibility Document, document #15378 for compatible NAC devices.
• For each SLC point programmed with a security type code, there must be a matching annunciator point programmed to monitor its
status
• A maximum of 1000 SLC points may be programmed with security type codes.
• The Protected Premises Unit and Receiving Unit must be located in the same facility
N16 Protected Premises Unit

UL-listed, SLC
normally-open Channel A or B
security switch

47K
End-of-line
Resistor

UL-listed,
normally-closed FMM-1
security switch

Figure 2.17 Wiring Diagram for Proprietary Security Alarm Applications


Security System Entry/Exit Delay
For security applications, logic zone programming is used to provide exit and entry alarm delays (See examples below).
Programming a 1 minute exit delay using a DEL Logic Zone: DEL(1:00, 00:00, LXXMYYY)
where LXXMYYY is the SLC point of the switch being monitored for the delay.
Programming a 30 second entry delay using an SDEL Logic Zone: SDEL(00:30, 00:30, ZXXX)
where ZXXX is the fire panel zone programmed to the switch being monitored for the delay.

2.11.3 AIO-BUS Wiring


This section contains information on calculating AIO-BUS wire distances and the types of wiring configurations (Class B).
Shielding the AIO Circuit
The AIO circuit must be wired using a twisted pair cable having a characteristic
impedance of 120 ohms, +/- 20%. Do not run cable adjacent to, or in the same
conduit as, 120-volt AC service, noisy electrical circuits that are powering
mechanical bells or horns, audio circuits above 25 Vrms, motor control circuits,
or SCR power circuits.

Enclosure Annunciator

Figure 2.18 Terminating the Shield


NOTE: Shielded wire is not necessary but when it is used, the shield should be connected to system ground (not earth) at the FACP and
ground on the Main AIO connector (P6) at the ACM-30. If the ACM-30 is using a remote power supply, the shield will serve as the AIO
reference wire.

ACM-30 AIO Bus Wiring


• AIO wiring to the external bus of a control panel can be wired class A or class B.
• AIO wiring to the internal bus of a control panel can be wired class B only.
• The AIO circuit cannot be T-Tapped; it must be wired in a continuous fashion to function properly.
• There is a maximum of 6,000 feet at 16 AWG between the panel and the last annunciator on the internal AIO circuit (subject to the
system’s power restrictions). There is a maximum of 200 feet at 16 AWG between the panel and the last annunciator on the external
AIO circuit (subject to the system’s power restrictions).
• The wiring size must be a 12 AWG to 18 AWG twisted shielded pair cable having a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms, +/- 20%.
• Each AIO circuit must have 18VDC with a max current of 93mA at each device.

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• Do not run cable adjacent to, or in the same conduit as, 120 volts AC service, “noisy” electrical circuits that are powering
mechanical bells or horns, audio circuits above 25 VRMS, motor control circuits, or SCR power circuits.
If annunciators are to be mounted in a separate cabinet or powered by a remote power supply, see Figure 2.22, “Using Multiple Power
Supplies with the AIO Circuit” on page 38.
Wiring Configuration
Figure 2.19 illustrates the wiring between the FACP’s External AIO-BUS and AIO-BUS [Link] external AIO BUS can be wired
for Class B as well as Class A as it provides for an optional Class A return.

To AIO-Bus Annunciator

Optional Class A Return

Figure 2.19 External AIO-BUS wiring to AIO-BUS Device

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Figure 2.20 illustrates the wiring between the FACP’s Internal AIO-BUS and AIO-BUS devices. The Internal AIO BUS can be wired for
class B only.

To AIO-Bus Annunciators

Figure 2.20 Internal AIO-BUS wiring to AIO-BUS Device

Powering Both AIO-BUS Circuits Simultaneously


When simultaneously using the External and Internal AIO-BUS circuits on the FACP, power can be shared from the Non-resettable
Power outputs on TB7. This provides the benefit of independently acting power-limiting for the two AIO-BUS circuits.
AIO-BUS Device Addressing
Each AIO-BUS device requires a unique address (ID Number) in order to communicate with the FACP. An address dial on each device
is used to set this address. The address set for these devices must also be programmed at the FACP for the specific device
A maximum of 40 devices can be connected to each FACP AIO-BUS communication circuit, with up to 10 set as Routers each capable
of hosting 15 peripherals. Device addresses do not need to be sequential and can be set to any number between 01 and 15 This applies to
both AIO-BUS communication circuits (External and Internal). Note that 00 is not a valid address.

2.12 ACM-30 Remote Fire Annunciator


2.12.1 Installing the ACM-30
Ensure that all power (AC and DC) has been removed from the FACP before installing the annunciator.
The ACM-30 annunciators can be mounted in special backboxes, the ABB Series, or in the CAB-4/5 series cabinets using a hinged dress
panel, the DP-4A, DP-T2A, DP-4A-CB4, or DP-T2A-CB4. Refer to the ABB, CAB-4, or CAB-5 Series Installation Documents for
enclosure mounting instructions.

2.12.2 Wiring the ACM-30


Select an appropriate knockout on the enclosure for the wiring to run through and snap it out. Pull all annunciator wiring into the enclo-
sure. Connect annunciator wiring to the removable terminal blocks at this time. for circuit requirements.

NOTE: All power must be turned off when connecting the 24 VDC power to the annunciator. Reapply power according to the instructions in the
control panel manual.

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The ACM-30 power source must be filtered, non-resettable, 24VDC listed for fire-protective signaling use. Sources include FACP
power supplies and auxiliary power supplies. The power run to the annunciator need not contain a power supervision relay because loss
of power is inherently supervised through communication loss (AIO communication loss is registered at the control panel during loss of
power to the annunciator).
Connector P6 is the Main AIO bus connection to wire the router to the FACP. Connectors P3 and P4 are used for the Local AIO bus to
wire from the router to the peripherals. These connectors are interchangeable, providing both power and data from the router. Use the 6”
local AIO cable to wire ACM-30 annunciators in the same row of the cabinet. Use the 48” local AIO cable to wire annunciators on dif-
ferent rows of cabinets.
An Optional Kit (Part number ACM-30CBL) can be obtained if additional rows of ACM-30 are required. The kit contains a longer cable
to connect one row of ACMs to an adjacent row of ACMs and 4 interconnect cables (for connecting ACM in the same row).

Power Connection - P5
- IN from FACP
+
- OUT to next router
+

Local AIO
P3
P4

Ground
-
+ OUT to next router
Ground
-
+ IN from FACP
Main AIO - P6
S40 S40 S40 S40
slide down slide up slide up slide up

Router Peripheral Peripheral Peripheral

Figure 2.21 Power and AIO Circuit Connections


A common reference connection must be made between multiple power supplies for the AIO circuit to function properly.

18-30VDC power
Fire Alarm
Control Panel AIO Reference
Annunciators in a backbox,
powered from control panel
AIO Circuit

A common reference connection


must be made between multiple Two-wire
power supplies for the AIO circuit to AIO
function properly! Circuit

Annunciators in a cabinet,
powered from remote supply

Figure 2.22 Using Multiple Power Supplies with the AIO Circuit
Wire the ACM-30 as shown in Figure 2.21, “Power and AIO Circuit Connections” on page 38 .All power must be turned off when con-
necting the annunciator. These requirements must be followed:

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2.13 RLD
2.13.1 Installing the RLD
Select an appropriate knockout on the enclosure for the wiring to run through and snap it out. Pull all annunciator wiring into the enclo-
sure. Connect annunciator wiring to the removable terminal blocks at this time.
The RLD power source must be filtered, non-resettable, 24VDC listed for fire-protective signaling use. Sources include FACP power
supplies and auxiliary power supplies and on-board power supplies (integral to fire alarm control panel). The power run to the annuncia-
tor need not contain a power supervision relay because loss of power is inherently supervised through communication loss (AIO commu-
nication loss is registered at the control panel during loss of power to the annunciator).

NOTE: End of Line resistor and RLD addressing is set through the on screen menu programming of the RLD refer to LS10310-000NF-E for
more information.

NOTE: All power must be turned off when connecting the 24 VDC power to the annunciator. Reapply power according to the instructions in the
control panel manual.

• Mount the RLD in a standard 3 gang electrical box


• Connect the ground on the (terminal P5) to a grounded mounting screw
• Connect shield for AIO circuit
• Wire the RLD to the external AIO BUS as shown in Figure 2.23, “RLD Wiring”

NOTE: The RLD can only be connected to the external AIO Bus

Diagnostic LEDs

S1 Piezo Switch
Enable/Disable To the External
Reference
AIO- AIO Bus on the
S2 Configuration Switch AIO+ N16/NCDor to the
Enable/Disable P2 AIO Bus Reference next AIO Bus
Connection AIO- Device
AIO+
S3 KeySwitch
(Located on Back of Earth
Board Not Shown) GND To AUX power on
P4 Power Input +24
USB-C Connection GND
N16or PMB-AUX
Connection +24

Figure 2.23 RLD Wiring

2.14 Networking
The N16 can be networked to another control panel or network control annunciator. Each panel (known as a node when networked)
requires a Network Communications Module (NCM) or High-Speed Network Communications Module (HS-NCM). Refer to the
Noti•Fire•Net Version 5.0 & Higher Manual, (document number 51584) and the NCM Installation Document (document number 54014)
or the High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net Manual (document number 54013) and HS-NCM Installation Document (document number 54014) for
system configuration information

NOTE: NCM hardware is not compatible with HS-NCM hardware and should not be mixed on the same network.

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2.15 Connecting the Network Communications Module


If networking two or more control panels (or network control annunciators), each one requires a Network Communications Module; a
wire version and a fiber version are available. If the system uses Digital Voice Command, the DVC’s wire or fiber version of the NCM or
HS-NCM can be mounted behind the DVC on its chassis; see the DVC Manual for instructions. If using the Digital Audio Amplifier, the
DAA’s wire or fiber version of the NCM or HS-NCM can be mounted on the DAA chassis; see the DAA Manual for instructions.
1. Mount the NCM or HS-NCM in the selected position. If another board is going to be mounted in the slot immediately in front of it,
use stand-offs to secure it in place. Otherwise use the screws provided.
2. Connect J10 on the N16 Core Board to J3 on the NCM or J6 on the HS-NCM using the network cable provided (P/N 75556). Do
not connect two NCMs via NUP ports (aka NUP to NUP).
3. When installing an NCM: Connect Channel A and/or Channel B as described in the NCM Installation Document.
When installing a HS-NCM: Connect Channel A to Channel B as described in the HS-NCM Installation Document.

NOTE: See the Noti•Fire•Net Version 5.0 & Higher Manual and the NCM Installation Document or the High-Speed
Noti•Fire•Net Manual for system configuration information. See the BMP-1 Product Installation Drawing if considering
mounting the module (wire version) behind blank module plate in a dress plate or annunciator backbox.

NOTE: Over-bending fiber-optic cable can damage it. Do not exceed a 3 inch (7.62 cm) minimum bend radius.

NOTE: NCM hardware is not compatible with HS-NCM hardware and should not be mixed on the same network.

2.15.1 SWIFT Wireless Device Restrictions


• Wireless inputs cannot activate network points on standard NFN (54 display nodes on a 54 node network)
• Wireless inputs can activate wired network outputs on high speed network with a limit of 12 module groups per SLC
• Wireless inputs cannot activate wireless outputs over the network (standard or high speed)
• There is a limit of 8 ACM-30s per node that can be mapped to alarm points when using swift wireless devices as inputs.
• There is a limit of 32 ACM-30s per node that can be mapped to alarm points when there are no swift wireless devices being used as
inputs.

2.16 Network Control Display (NCD)


Connect the NCD to a networked NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ system using a HS-NCM network card.

From the J10 on the NCDto


the NUP Port on the HS-
NCM

NCD

Figure 2.24 Connecting the NCD

For more information on the NCDrefer to the NCDManual (document number LS10210-051NF-E)

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2.17 Wiring the N16to theDVC


TheDVC can be connected to the N16FACP in the following ways:
• Direct connected to a stand alone FACP or a retrofit application via the NUP port
• In a networked N16 system, connect the DVC via a HS-NCM.

NUP connection NUP connections


(J10) Port A and Port B

DVC-EM
N16 Core Board

Figure 2.25 Connecting the N16 to the DVC

For more information on the DVC refer to the DVC Manual (document number 52411)

2.18 Connecting a PC for Programming


A PC running the VeriFire® Tools programming utility can upload and download the operating program of the control panel when
attached to J11 USB Connection, J1 Network/Service Connection (NUP) or to the second Network/Service connection on an attached
wire or fiber version of the NCM or HS-NCM. Refer to the VeriFire® Tools Help Files for instructions.

NOTE: Download operations that change the basic program of the control panel must be
performed by responsible service personnel in attendance at the control panel. After downloading
a program, test the control panel in accordance with NFPA 72.

2.19 Installing Printers


This section contains information on connecting a printer to the CPU and for setting the printer options. The basic steps are as follows:
1. Make custom cable & connect it from printer to TB3 on the CPU.
2. Connect printer’s power supply.
3. Configure printer settings as described in printer documentation.
Overview: PRN Printer
The PRN provides a printed record (80 columns on standard 9" x 11" tractor-feed paper) of all system events (alarm, trouble) and status
changes within the system. The control panel can be configured to time-stamp the printout with the current time-of-day and date for each
event. The equipment must be located in the same room within 20 feet (6.10 m) of the control panel and encased in conduit. Installation
and configuration instructions follow.

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Installation Installing Printers

Overview: Keltron Remote Printer (Model VS4095)


The VS4095 is a two-color (red and black), 40-column, 24 VDC printer that can print up to 50 messages in 90
seconds. This printer connects to the TB3 on the CPU and to the +24V screw on TB7 of PMB power supply
and mounts in a separate cabinet next to the control panel. The VS4095 meets UL fire and security require-
ments for an ancillary device. For more information on the Keltron printer, contact the manufacturer (Keltron
Corp., Waltham, MA). Installation and configuration instructions follow.

2.19.1 Printer Installation Sequence


1. Fabricate a custom cable to connect a printer to the system. Length of the cable will vary with each installation, but should not
exceed a maximum length of 50 feet (15.24 meters). Printer must be installed in the same room within 20 feet (6.10 meters) of the
panel. Using overall foil/braided-shield twisted-pair cable, properly connect one end to the DB-25 or DB-9 Connector (provided)
using the wiring specifications shown in Figure 2.26.
2. Tighten clamp on connector to secure cable. Connect the four open leads of the custom cable to the TB3 terminal block on the CPU
as shown in Figure 2.26.

DB-9 connector on
DB-25 connector on PRN Series Printer
PRN Series Printer

Note: Outputs are power-limited


but are not supervised.

TB3 on Control Panel


TB3 on Control Panel

DB-25 connector on Keltron Printer VS4095/5


Keltron Printer VS4095/5* power connections*

DC IN - DC IN +

TB3 on Control Panel TB7 of PMB-AUX

Figure 2.26 Printer Connections

3. If installing a Keltron Printer VS4095/5, connect 24 VDC non-resettable power from a UL-listed power supply to the Keltron
printer as shown in Figure 2.26 (14 AWG).
4. If installing a PRN series printer, plug it into your AC power source.
Note: The PRN series of printers require a primary AC power source. Refer to the Manufacturer’s Installation Guide for additional
information. If required for the fire alarm system configuration (for example, a Proprietary Fire Alarm System), a remote printer
requires a secondary power source (battery backup). Because a secondary power source is not provided, use a separate
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) that is UL-listed for Fire Protective Signaling.
5. Plug the DB-25 or DB-9 connector end of the custom cable into the EIA-232 port of your printer. Tighten securely.

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6. Configure the printer as described in “Configuring the Printer” on page 43.

NOTE: Depending on which version of the AMPS-24/E is being used, the terminal block
designations may differ from those listed. Please refer to the AMPS-24/E manual.

2.19.2 Printer Connections


The N16 Core Board includes a printer connection as shown in Figure 2.27. The printer connection is for supplemental use only.
To Supplemental Printer

Figure 2.27 N16 Printer Connection

2.19.3 Configuring the Printer


Refer to the documentation supplied with your printer for instructions on configuring your printer.

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2.19.4 PRN Printer Settings


Set the printer options according to the settings listed in Table 2.1.
Setting for Printer Model Setting for Printer Model
Option PRN-6 and Option PRN-6 and
PRN-7 PRN-7
previous models previous models
L/R Adjust 0 0 Menu Lock ON All
Font HS Draft HS Draft Language English English
CPI 10 CPI 10 CPI Paper
LPI 6 LPI 6 LPI Single
Form Adjust 12/72 12/72
Skip 0.0 0.0 Trac 1
ESC Character ESC ESC Form Adjust 12/72 12/72
Emulate FX-850 LQ-2550 Trac 2
Form Adjust 12/72 12/72
Bidirectional Copy ON ON Auto Sheet Feeder
I/O Form Adjust 12/72 12/72
Interface Serial Serial Auto Tear OFF OFF
Buffer 40K 64K
Serial F-Eject OFF Top
Baud 9600, 4800, 2400 9600, 4800, 2400 Form Length
Format 8 Bit, None, 1 Stop 8 Bit, None, 1 Stop Trac 1
Protocol * ENQ/STX ENQ/STX Lines 66 66
CG-TAB Graphic Graphic Standard 10.5” 11”
Trac 2
Character Set Standard Standard Lines 66 66
Country E-USA ASCII E-USA ASCII Standard 10.5” 11”
Select Zero ON ON Barcode Off Off
Auto-CR OFF OFF Barmode Unsecured Unsecured
Auto-LF OFF OFF
*Protocol: When printing in graphics mode, set I/O Serial Protocol to “Robust XON/OFF”.
Table 2.1 PRN Setup Options

2.19.5 Keltron Printer VS4095/5 Settings


The printer communicates using the following protocol:
• Baud Rate
– Supervised mode: 2400
– Unsupervised mode: 300 Supervised and
Supervised Unsupervised
Unsupervised
(Supervision is a programmed setting; refer to the Panel
Programming section of the Programming Manual for SP1 On Off SP1 On Off SP2 On Off
instructions.) 1 X 1 X 1 X
• Data bits: 8 2 X 2 X 2 X
• Parity: None 3 X 3 X 3 X
• Stop bits: 1 4 X 4 X 4 X
Set the printer DIP switches SP1 and SP2 according to settings in 5 X 5 X 5 X
Table 2.3.
6 X 6 X 6 X
7 X 7 X 7 X
8 X 8 X 8 X

Table 2.2 Keltron DIP Switch Settings

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Keltron Printer VS4095/5 Settings


The printer communicates using the following protocol:
• Baud Rate
– Supervised mode: 2400
– Unsupervised mode: 300 Supervised and
Supervised Unsupervised
Unsupervised
(Supervision is a programmed setting; refer to the Panel
Programming section of the Programming Manual for SP1 On Off SP1 On Off SP2 On Off
instructions.) 1 X 1 X 1 X
• Data bits: 8 2 X 2 X 2 X
• Parity: None 3 X 3 X 3 X
• Stop bits: 1 4 X 4 X 4 X
Set the printer DIP switches SP1 and SP2 according to settings in 5 X 5 X 5 X
Table 2.3.
6 X 6 X 6 X
7 X 7 X 7 X
8 X 8 X 8 X

Table 2.3 Keltron DIP Switch Settings

2.19.6 Devices Requiring External Power Supervision


Certain type codes have external power supervision (FlashScan only) built into the software. An external power-supervision relay is
required (see Figure 2.28) unless one of the following typecodes is selected for the device:
• Control • Release Ckt • Gen Alarm • Trouble Pend
• Strobe • Rel Ckt Ulc • Gen Super
• Horn • Nonreset Ctl • Gen Trouble
• (Blank) • Alarms Pend • Gen Pend

Power Supervision Relay


(EOLR-1)
(Not required for FlashScan SLC from FACP or
type codes that provide built- LCM/LEM
in power supervision.) –
+
Non-resettable 24
VDC Power from –
a listed source +

Device to be
Supervised

N.C. Supervision
Relay Contact FCM-1
Part of EOLR-1
(Not required for
FlashScan type codes
that provide built-in
power supervision.)

Figure 2.28 Enabling External Power Supervision Using Relays

*If the SLC device does not match the one in this figure, refer to the SLC manual appendix, which contains wiring conversion charts for
type V and type H modules.

2.19.7 Fire/Security ApplicationsGeneral Operation


The N16 can be used as a combination Fire/Security system when installed and operated according to the instructions in this section.
For security applications, program one or more monitor module (listed for security applications) with the SECURITY-L, SYSTEM MONI-
TOR, or AREA MONITOR Type Codes and wire as shown in Figure 2.17, “Wiring Diagram for Proprietary Security Alarm Applications” on
page 35. Activating these types of modules lights the SECURITY LED and displays a security alarm condition on the primary display. The
panel sounder will sound until you acknowledge the Security alarm. You can also program additional sounders or output devices to acti-
vate with the security alarm initiating device. These type codes are designed to indicate an alarm in one or more of the following situa-
tions:

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Installation Connecting an FAAST Intelligent Aspiration Detector

(a) on an open or short circuit


(b) on a ±50% change in resistance value from the End-of-Line resistor value
(c) on loss of communication with the device.
A tamper switch installed in the cabinet door will indicate a door tamper condition whenever the door is open. If the control panel indi-
cates a Security alarm, you can perform acknowledge, signal silence and system reset from the control panel.
Damage can result from incorrect wiring connections.

2.19.8 General Security Requirements


The following security requirements must be met:
• Use PMB power supply.
• Shielded cable must be used on all input/output wiring associated with security functions.
• SLC Loop Shielding (refer to the SLC Wiring Manual).
• Security Module I/O Circuit Shielding - terminate the shield at earth ground at the junction box containing the module.
• When employed as a Protected Premises Unit, the N16 cabinet door must be wired with an STS-1 Tamper Switch that is monitored
by the control panel.
• If the system has arming and disarming capability, a ringback signal from the Central Station to the arming location is required. The
ringback signal informs the Protected Premises Control Panel that the signal to arm/disarm has been received by the Central Station.
• A single SLC loop may be used for both Fire and Security Device Connections.
There are five software type IDs associated with security operation: ACCESS MONITOR alarm, AREA MONITOR, EQUIP MONITOR, SECU-
RITY-L and SYS MONITOR. There is also one software function, Security Delay (SDEL). These software elements are essential to all
aspects of security operation, including Control-By-Event (CBE) programming. Devices with the type IDs ACCESS MONITOR and EQUIP
MONITOR do not automatically display at the display or require state change acknowledgment. State changes in devices with these soft-
ware types may be output at a printer. Refer to this panel’s programming section for more information about the characteristics of soft-
ware type IDs.

WARNING:
! XP TRANSPONDER CIRCUITS (XPP-1, XPM-8, XPC-8, XPR-8, XPM-8L) ARE NOT SUITABLE
FOR SECURITY APPLICATIONS.

2.20 Connecting an FAAST Intelligent Aspiration Detector


The FAAST Intelligent Aspiration detector may be used to provide early warning fire protection using aspiration sensing technology.
FAAST Wiring: To Next SLC Device -
SLC From FACP or Previous Device -
Figure 2.29 shows the wiring for the FAAST detector to the N16. Connection From FACPToorNext SLC Device +
Previous Device +
For additional installation information for the FAAST detectors, To Next Device +
24V External From Power Supply or Previous Device +
refer the FAAST Installation and Maintenance Instruction docu- Power To Next Device -
From Power Supply or Previous Device -
ment provided with your equipment and the SLC Wiring Manual.

[Link]
Figure 2.29 FAAST Connection to the FACP

2.21 System Configuration


System Configuration information for requirements in UL Listed applications

Process Emerg.
Module Description CS Local RS P (PPU) P(Burg) P Rec
Mana.(1) Sign. (2)
ACM-30 Annunciator O O O O Y O O O
RLD Remote Display O O O O O O O O
ABP-1 Blank Plate for ACM-30 O O O O O O O O
ABB-1 Backbox for One ACM-30 O O O O O O O O
ABB-2 Backbox for Two ACM-30’s O O O O O O O O
BP-5 Battery Dress Panel for CAB-5 O O O O O O O O

Table 3 System Configuration for UL Requirements (1 of 5)

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Process Emerg.
Module Description CS Local RS P (PPU) P(Burg) P Rec
Mana.(1) Sign. (2)
CGW-MB CLSS Gateway Main Board Y(8) O N N N N O Y(8)
HON-CGW-MBB CLSS Gateway in Plastic Enclosure Y(8) O N N N N O Y(8)
CGW-PT CLSS POTS Board Y(8,10) N N O N N O Y(8)
CGW-BB CGW-MB Enclosure Y(11) 0(11) N N N N 0(11) Y(11)
CGW-DACT CLSS Dialer (CGW-MB with CGW-PT) Y(8,10) N N O N N O Y(8)
CGW-DACT-CH Chassis for CGW-DACT O O O N O O O
HON-CGW-DACT CLSS Dialer in Plastic Enclosure Y(8,10) N N O N N O Y(8)
HWF2A-COM LTE/IP Dialer Capture Alarm O(8,10) N N O N N O O(8)
Communicator
HWF2V-COM LTE/IP Dialer Capture Alarm O(8,10) N N O N N O O(8)
Communicator
TG7LAF02 LTE Dialer Capture Alarm Communicator O(8,10) N N O N N O O(8)
TG7LVF02 LTE Dialer Capture Alarm Communicator O(8,10) N N O N N O O(8)
CCM-ATT-HON AT&T Cellular Module O O N N N N O O
CCM-VZ-HON Verizon Cellular Module O O N N N N O O
CPU-N16LD CPU Board (Core/PMB/SLM-318) with Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9)
10inch HD Display
CPU-N16-RB CPU Board Only (Core) O O O O O O O O
CPU-N16LND CPU Board (Core/PMB/SLM-318) w/o Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9)
Display
CPU-16-RTO Core Board with Retrofit Chassis for CAB-4 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7)
DP-4A Dress Panel, Mounts 4 ACM-30 O O O O O O O O
DP-4A-CB4 Dress Panel, Mounts 4 ACM-30s in a CAB- 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7)
4 Enclosure
DP-BLN Blank Dress Panel O O O O O O O O
DP-T2A Dress Panel for 10inch Display for CAB-5 O O O O O O O O
Enclosure
DP-T2A-CB4 Dress Panel for 10inch Touch Screen 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7)
Display and two ACM-30 Annunciators for
CAB-4 Enclosure
NCA-2* Network Control Annunciator O O O O O O O O
NCD Network Control Display O Y(9) O O O O O O
CPU-NCD-RB NCD Replacement Board O O O O O O O O
NBB-2 Backbox for NCD O O O O O O O O
DVC/DVC-EM Digital Voice Command/Extended Memory O O O O O O N N
Module
DVC-RPU Digital Voice Command Remote Paging O O O O O O N N
Unit
DAA-5025 (E)* Digital Audio Amplifier O O O O O O N N
DAA-5070 (E)* Digital Audio Amplifier O O O O O O N N
DAA-7525 (F) (SF)* Digital Audio Amplifier O O O O O O N N
DIS-10-RD 10inch Touch Screen Display Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9) Y(9)
NCM-W/F Network Control Module O O O O O O O O
HS-NCM- Network Control Module O O O O O O O O
W/MF/SF/WMF/WSF/M
FSF/W-2/WMF-2/WSF-
2
PMB-AUX Power Supply O O O O O O O O
PMB-AUX-RTO Power Supply with CAB-4 Retrofit Chassis 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7)

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Process Emerg.
Module Description CS Local RS P (PPU) P(Burg) P Rec
Mana.(1) Sign. (2)
CMIC-1 Microphone Assembly O O(5) O O O O O O
SLM-318 Signaling Loop Card Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TELH-1 Telephone Assembly O O(5) O O O O O O
N16E-R CPU-N16LD in Red Enclosure O O O O O O O O
N16E CPU-N16LD in Enclosure O O O O O O O O
N16-GZ Panel License for General Zones O O O O O O O O
N16-LGZ Panel License for Logic Zones O O O O O O O O
N16-UZC Panel License for Universal Zone Coding O O O O O O O O
N16-NWD Panel License for Network Display Mode O O O O O O O O
N16-CAC Panel License for Custom Action Buttons O O O O O O O O
N16-CLP Panel License for CLIP Mode Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
SBB-A5 CAB-5 Backbox Size A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
SBB-B5 CAB-5 Backbox Size B Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
SBB-C5 CAB-5 Backbox Size C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
SBB-D5 CAB-5 Backbox Size D Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
SBB-E5 CAB-5 Backbox Size E Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
CHS-ADP Chassis for Amplifier 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7)
CHS-CGW Chassis for CGW-MB Communicator 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7) 0(7)
CAB-A4 Enclosure Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6)
CAB-B4 Enclosure Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6)
CAB-C4 Enclosure Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6)
CAB-D4 Enclosure Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6) Y(6)
ADDR-B4 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
ADDR-C4 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
ADDR-D4 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DP-1B Blank Panel O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
BMP-1 Blank Module O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
BP2-4 Battery Plate O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
CA-1 Chassis O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
CA-2 Chassis O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
C5A-M DVC Chassis, Well for Phone and Mic, O O O O O O O O
Includes Mic-1 for CAB-5
C5A-NW DVC Chassis Without Mic and Phone Well O O O O O O O O
for CAB-5
DPA-1A4 Dress Panel O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DPA-1 Dress Panel O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DPA-2 Dress Panel O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DPA-2A5 Dress Plate DVC-KD with 2 Annunciator O O O O O O O O
Positions CAB-5
DPA-C5 Dress Plate, DVC one row for DVC-KD O O O O O O O O
DR-A5 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-A5B Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-B5 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-B5B Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-C5 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-C5B Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)

Table 3 System Configuration for UL Requirements (3 of 5)

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Process Emerg.
Module Description CS Local RS P (PPU) P(Burg) P Rec
Mana.(1) Sign. (2)
DR-D5 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-D5B Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-E5 Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DR-E5B Door Assembly O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DTR-A5 Red Cladding for CAB-5 Enclosure O O O O O O O O
DTR-B5 Red Cladding for CAB-5 Enclosure O O O O O O O O
DTR-C5 Red Cladding for CAB-5 Enclosure O O O O O O O O
DTR-D5 Red Cladding for CAB-5 Enclosure O O O O O O O O
DTR-E5 Red Cladding for CAB-5 Enclosure O O O O O O O O
DVC-KDB DVC Keypad, Black O O O O O O O O
VP-2B Dress Panel O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
DP-DISP2 Dress Panel O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
CHS-M3 Chassis, 1st tier O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7) O(7)
FZM-1 Monitor Module O O O O O O O O
FMM-1* Monitor Module O O O O O O O O
FMM-101* Monitor Module O O O O O O O O
FDM-1* Dual Monitor Module O O O O O O O O
FTM-1* Control Module O O O O O O O O
FCM-1* Control Module O O O O O O O O
FRM-1* Relay Module O O Y O O O O O
AA-30* Amplifier 30 watts O O(5) O O O O O O
AA-100* Amplifier 100 watts O O(5) O O O O O O
AA-120* Amplifier 120 watts O O(5) O O O O O O
ACT-1* Audio Coupling Transformer O O(5) O O O O O O
ACT-2* Audio Coupling Transformer O O(5) O O O O O O
ACT-4 Audio Coupling Transformer O O(5) O O O O O O
ACT-25 Audio Coupling Transformer O O(5) O O O O O O
ACT-70 Audio Coupling Transformer O O(5) O O O O O O
XPM-8L* Transponder Monitor Module O O O O X O O O
PRN-6* Printer O O O O O O O O
PRN-7* Printer O O O O O O O O
AMG-E* Audio Message Generator O O(5) O O O O O O
AKS-1* Annunciator Key Switch O O O O O O O O
RKS-S* Remote Security Keyswitch O O O O Y O O O
RPT-W* Repeater Wire O O O O O O O O
RPT-F* Repeater Fiber O O O O O O O O
RPT-485W* Repeater Wire O O O O O O O O
RPT-485FW* Repeater Wire/Fiber O O O O O O O O
FFT-7* Firefighter’s Telephone O O(5) O O O O O O
FFT-7S* Firefighter’s Telephone O O(5) O O O O O O
FHS* Fireman’s Handset O O(5) O O O O O O
FPJ* Fireman’s Phone Jack O O(5) O O O O O O
NBG-12LX* Addressable Manual Pull Station O O O O O O O O
RM-1, RM-1SA* Remote Microphone O(5) O O O O O O O
BP2-4 Battery Plate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
FCO-851 Fire/CO Detector O O O O O O O O

Table 3 System Configuration for UL Requirements (4 of 5)

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Process Emerg.
Module Description CS Local RS P (PPU) P(Burg) P Rec
Mana.(1) Sign. (2)
XP6-R 6 Relay Control Module O O Y O O O O O
KEY:
* - Modules are listed separately Y - Yes N - No O - Optional X - Not permitted for security applications
NOTES:
1. Non-emergency
2. Emergency
3. At least one power supply must be utilized.
4. The system must contain one of these units.
5. When configured for Emergency Relocation and Evacuation Equipment, the system must meet Local configuration with a
minimum of one amplifier, one Audio Message Generator, one Voice Control Module. The phones, remote microphones, and
audio coupling transformers are optional. (Voice Alarm System Manual, Part No. 51252, shown in File S635, Vol. 5C, ILL. 1)
6. One of the cab enclosures must be utilized.
7. Various dress panels/dead fronts/trim rings must be employed so that internal components and high voltage is not accessible.
8. Also required when devices for Carbon Monoxide signaling are employed
• When configured for security applications, system must be configured for a maximum of 60 seconds for Entry/Exit delay.
• Standby power must provide 24 hours of standby.
9. In a large networked system, the NCD can be used as a primary display allowing multiple CPU-N16LND to be employed in lieu of
CPU-N16LD
10. Required if utilizing a central station other than supported by CGW-MB
11. Required when using CGW-MB alone OR using a CGW-MB with CGW-PT OR using CGW-DACT.
The units may employ the following features
• Alarm verification (maximum verification period of 60 for field programmable between 0 and 60s)
• Supports standard 2-wire smoke detectors using Models FZM-1. refer to the Device Compatibility Document for compatible 2-wire
smoke detectors
• Supports addressable or analog devices
• Field Programming
• Signal Silence Inhibit
• Remote annunciator outputs
• Automatic Alarm Signal Silence
• Drift compensation
• Detector sensitivity testing per Par. 7-3.2.1 of NFPA 72

Table 3 System Configuration for UL Requirements (5 of 5)

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Section 3: Programming
The features and/or options listed below must be approved by the local AHJ

NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units
and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as
indicated below:
Program feature or Permitted in Settings permitted in
Possible settings
option UL864? (Y/N) UL 864
Service Mode No Yes No
No
Timed
Detector Yes SUP L(DUCTI) SUP L(DUCTI)
Programming: SUP T(DUCTI) SUP T(DUCTI)
Supervisory Type SUP T(DUCTP) SUP L(DUCTP)
Codes SUP L(DUCTP) SUP T(DUCTP)
SUP L(ION)
SUP T(ION)
SUP L(PHOTO)
SUP T(PHOTO)
SUP L(LASER)
SUP T(LASER)
P/CO (P SUP)
AC Fail Delay Timer Yes 0 for no delay, or 1-12 hours 1-3 hours
Regional Settings Yes Chicago Chicago

Alarm Verification Yes 0 to 240 seconds 0 to 60 seconds


Reset Time
Alarm Verification Yes 0-300 seconds 60-300 seconds
Confirmation Time
Trouble reminder Yes Off 4 Hours
Duration: Wireless 4 Hours
Applications Daily = 24 Hours
Alarm Reminder Yes 0-24 Hours 1-24 Hours
Supervisory Yes 0-24 Hours 1-24 Hours
Reminder
CO Reminder Yes 0-24 Hours 0-24 Hours
Presignal No Presignal Delay: No
Delay/Alarm Delay 60-180 seconds
Alarm Delay:15-59 seconds
Auto Silence Timer Yes 0(none) or 3-20min 0(none) or 3-20min
(Global Setting) Note: When Auto Silence activates, special function zone ZF40
will activate and will remain active until a system reset, alarm
resound or drill is initiated.
Acknowledged trouble, supervisory, alarm and CO events will
re-annunciate after 24 hours, if not cleared

3.1 Licensing
The functionality of the N16 can be enhanced through the addition of the following software based licensed options

Title License Description Part Number


N16e Yes License to operate N16e. Limit Configuring or programming a zone that N16-EBUN
exceeds the limit set by the license(s) will generate a trouble condition.
N16x Yes License to operate N16x. Configuring or programming a zone that N16-XBUN
exceeds the limit set by the license(s) will generate a trouble condition.
N16e to N16x Upgrade Yes Upgrade license from N16e panel operation to N16x panel operation. N16-XUPG
*
Fire Zone Expansion General Zones Yes Configuring or programming a zone that exceeds the limit set by the N16-GZN
Logic Zones Yes† license(s) will generate a trouble condition. Multiple licenses can be N16-LGZ
activated for the same panel, each license will expand the zone limit N16-GZ50
N16-LGZ50

Table 3.1 Licensing Requirements

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Levels of Programing Access for Users on the N16 Programming

Title License Description Part Number


UZC (Universal Zone Coding) Yes Adding zone coding capability without a license will generate a trouble N16-UZC
condition.
Network Display Yes Allows the fire panel to act as a network display with full capabilities of N16-NWD
an NCD, applies only to network applications
Custom Actions Yes Initial 8 Custom Action touchpoints require NO license. Each set of 8 N16-CAC
Custom Actions touchpoints following the initial 8 will require a license.
The N16 only supports up to 32 Custom Action touchpoints.
CLIP Mode Yes Allows the panel to run in CLIP protocol for older devices. Will generate N16-CLP
a trouble if not licensed. Device functionality remains.

Table 3.1 Licensing Requirements


* General Zones, up to 250 zones, no license required. Additional blocks of 50 zones will require a license for each block. Maximum of 2,000 zones
† Logic Zones, up to 250 zones, no license required. Additional blocks of 50 zones will require a license for each block. Maximum of 2,000 zones

3.1.1 Obtaining a License


To obtain a License for the N16 programming features:
1. Log on to the CLSS website, [Link] and purchase the required amount of tokens.
2. Use the tokens to purchase the desired VeriFire Tools licenses via the CLSS web.
Refer to the CLSS Gateway Manual (LS10248-000HW-E) for more information
Tue 11/03/20 Tue 11/03/20

System Normal Ack Silence Reset


[Link]PM
Master
System Normal Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM
Master
Menu - > Settings - > Licensing Menu - > Settings - > Licensing

FIRE ALARM
Licensing FIRE ALARM
Licensing
CO ALARM General Zones CO ALARM Network Display Mode
Base number of general zones: 250 Network Display Mode: Not Enabled
Purchased number of general zones: 0
Number of general zones in use: 2
SUPERVISORY SUPERVISORY
Remaining number of general zones available: 248 Universal Zone Coding
Logic Zones Universal Zone Coding: Not Enabled
TROUBLE Base number of logic zones: 250 TROUBLE
Purchased number of logic zones: 0
Number of logic zones in use: 0 CLIP Mode
DISABLE Remaining number of logic zones available: 250 DISABLE CLIP Mode: Not Enabled
Custom Action Buttons
Base number of custom action buttons: 8
OTHER Purchased number of custom action buttons: 0 OTHER
Number of custom action buttons in use: 0
SIGNALS Remaining number of custom action buttons available: 8 SIGNALS
SILENCED SILENCED

Figure 1 Licensing Screens


.
3.2 Levels of Programing Access for Users on the N16
There are four access levels (1-4) that can be assigned to 49 of the 50 programmable users. Additionally, there is a master user whose access
level is fixed at level five (5). Only one level five user allowed. Refer to User Level Programming Capabilities on page 54 for default infor-
mation on user level capabilities. Actions defaulted to yes can be changed to no through the user setup screen. This applies to user levels 1
through 4.
*All user names can be customized to a unique user name in VeriFire Tools.

3.2.1 User Level Permissions


• Master User (level 5 user)
• Admin User (level 4 user)
• Technician User (level 3 user)
• Building Maint User (level 2 user)
– A Level 2 user can be programmed to be logged in by default when there is no other user logged in The default user name is set at
“General Access”
– A Level 2 user can also be programmed to be logged in via a key-switch wired to the back of the panel. The default user name is set
at “Key-switch Access”
• System Operator (level 1 user)
– A Level 1 user can be programmed to be logged in by default when there is no other user logged in. The default user name is set at
“Public Access”

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Programming User Programming Options From the FACP

3.2.2 User Level Programming Capabilities

Master General Access Public Access


Action Level 4 Level 3
(Level 5) (Level 2) (Level 1)
Acknowledge Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Signal Silence Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reset Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Enable/Disable Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Modify Point Label Yes Yes Yes No No
Clone Points Yes Yes No No No
Delete Point Yes Yes No No No
Change Password All Users Individual Level 4 Individual Level 3 Individual Level N/A
All Level 3 and 2 All Level 2 2
Drill Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Read Status Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Force ON/OFF Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Upload Database Yes Yes No No No
Download Database Yes Yes No No No
Change Time/Date Yes Yes Yes No No
Set Network Configuration Yes Yes No No No
Ability to Revoke Other Users Yes No No No No
View General History Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
View Sensitive History Yes No No No No
Export History Yes Yes Yes No No
Scroll the Display Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Resound Yes Yes Yes No No
Download Firmware Yes Yes No No No
Change Sensitivity Yes Yes Yes No No
Change Node Address and Label Yes Yes No No No
Autoprogram SLC Yes Yes No No No
Autoprogram Node Map Yes Yes No No No
Modify Node Map Yes Yes No No No
Add Annunciators/Remote Yes Yes No No No
Displays/Communicator
Auto Program (add/remove) Yes Yes No No No
Annunciators/Remote Displays/Communicator
Add/remove Loop Cards/Modules Yes Yes No No No
Modify Loop Card/Module Settings Yes Yes No No No
Add Communicator Yes Yes No No No
Power Supply Monitoring Settings Yes Yes No No No
Lamp Test Yes Yes Yes Yes
Service Mode Yes Yes No No No
Firmware Update Via USB Yes Yes No No No

3.3 User Programming Options From the FACP


3.3.1 Display
From the main menu, tap the SETTINGS touchpoint and then DISPLAY to access the back-light brightness setting and clean mode.

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Brightness Tap and hold the touchpoint and slide to


adjust the backlight brightness. Setting the display Thu 11/3/20

brightness above 75% for prolonged periods of time


System Normal Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM
Master
will decrease the overall life of the display.
Clean mode Tap the CLEAN touchpoint to activate FIRE ALARM
clean mode. Once activated, clean mode disables the
touch response to allow for cleaning of the screen. A CO ALARM
countdown timer is displayed, providing indication of
time left before the system exits Clean Mode. The
Clean Mode countdown timer is programmable SUPERVISORY

through VeriFire Tools and defaulted to 15 seconds.


TROUBLE

DISABLE

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 2 Display Screen

CAUTION: CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS


! IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE ONLY A DRY CLEAN, LINT FREE/MICROFIBER CLOTH TO CLEAN THE DISPLAY. IF
ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED, APPLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL TO THE CLOTH AND WIPE
[Link] NOT USE DETERGENTS, SOLVENTS, OR WATER FOR CLEANING. DO NOT SPRAY LIQUID DIRECTLY
ONTO THE DISPLAY.

3.3.2 About
Tap the ABOUT touchpoint to access the system update Tue 11/03/20
screen, model information, application information, System Normal [Link]PM

boot, kernel information, M4(Co-processor) informa- Ack Silence Reset Master

tion, hardware version, database information, loop Menu - > Settings - > About -> Update

information, update loops application, serial number, FIRE ALARM Update


Select Update Type
AIO software versions and Network HS-NCM ver-
sions. CO ALARM

System Update The user must be logged into the N16 Application
FACP as either a level 4 or 5 User to perform a system SUPERVISORY N16OS
update. Move/copy the appropriate firmware update SLM-318 Bootloader
image ([Link]) to a USB A flash drive. Insert the TROUBLE
SLM-318 Application
USB A memory drive to the USB port on the Core PMB Application
ACM-30 Application
board (J11) of the FACP. Select from the following DISABLE Restore Default Wallpaper
update types: N16 APPLICATION, N16OS, SLM BOOT-
LOADER, SLM APPLICATION, PMB APPLICATION,
OTHER
ACM-30 APPLICATION and RESTORE DEFAULT WALL-
PAPER. SIGNALS
SILENCED
Tap the SYSTEM UPDATE touchpoint to access all
Figure 3 System Update Screen
update capabilities. To update a specific application, tap
on that particular application. Tap on PREFORM UPDATE to complete the update.

NOTE: The system will copy the image to flash and reboot running the new image. Do not power down the system during this time.

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The About Screen has multiple screens, there is a Tue 11/03/20


scroll bar touchpoint on the right side of the screen. System Normal [Link]PM
Tap and hold on this touchpoint to scroll up or down Ack Silence Reset Master

between the screens. Menu - > Settings - > About


FIRE ALARM
Update Loops
About
CO ALARM System Update
Model
N16
SUPERVISORY
Application
Version: 3.0.831.4054 Date: 9/25/2020 Time: 11:24AM
TROUBLE Boot
Version: 13.0.0 Date: 9/25/2020 Time: 7:22AM

DISABLE Kernel
Version: [Link] Date: 9/25/2020 Time: 11:24AM

M4
OTHER Version: [Link] Date: 2/27/2020 Time: 12:00AM

SIGNALS
SILENCED
Figure 4 About Screens
Tap the UPDATE APPLICATION touch- Tue 11/03/20
point to update all attached loop devices with resident
application software. Tap the UPDATE BOOT touch-
System Normal Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM
Master

point to update all resident loop devices with the resi- Menu - > Settings - > About
dent boot software. FIRE ALARM
About
CO ALARM Hardware Version
CORE-PCB REV: 1 DIM-PCA REV: 2

Database
SUPERVISORY Version 3.000 Date: 9/25/2020 Time: [Link]M
Loop 1
TROUBLE Application Version: 1.0.67 Date: 6/02/2020 Resident Application Version: 1.0.67 Date: 6/02/20
Boot Version: 1.0.15 Date: 3/26/2020 Resident Boot Version: Not Avalible

DISABLE Update Loops


Tap the Update Application button to update all attached
loop devices with the resident application software. Tap the
Update Boot button to update all attached loop devices with
OTHER The resident boot software.

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Update Power Supplies Tap the UPDATE Tue 11/03/20


APPLICATION touchpoint to update all attached power System Normal [Link]PM
supplies with the resident application software. Ack Silence Reset Master

AIO Software Versions Tap the AIO Software Ver- Menu - > Settings - > About
sions touchpoint to view connected AIO devices on FIRE ALARM

both the internal and external AIO bus. Tap the Resi- About
dent Version touchpoint to view connected AIO CO ALARM
Power Supply 1
devices resident application version. Tap the UPDATE Application Version: 1.0.12 Date 5/29/2020 Resident Application Version: 1.0.12 Date: 5/29/2020
(relevant connected AIO device) touchpoint to update SUPERVISORY
all connected AIO devices of that particular type. Update Power Supplies
Tap the Update Application button to update all attached
TROUBLE power supplies with the resident application software

Serial Number
SNB0000013
DISABLE
AIO Software Versions

OTHER Network: HS-NCM


Version: 30.10.006 Date: 6/30/2015 Time: 9:13AM

SIGNALS
SILENCED

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3.3.3 User Accounts


Tap the USER ACCOUNTS touchpoint to add a user, Tue 01/20/20
remove a user, change a password and recover a pass- System Normal [Link]PM

word. The default password for the master user Ack Silence Reset Master

account on the N16 is eight zeros Menu - > Settings - > User Accounts

Add User At the main menu tap on the SETTINGS FIRE ALARM
User Accounts Current user access level 5
touchpoint and then USERS. Once in the users menu,
tap on the ADD USER touchpoint. A virtual keyboard CO ALARM Add User Username Tom Show on login screen
will appear. Type in the name of the user to be added.
New
Type in a password for the added user in the NEW SUPERVISORY Password
Access Level 4

PASSWORD box. Re-enter the password in the RE- Re-enter Add User
ENTER PASSWORD box. If the user is to be visible on TROUBLE
Password

the log in screen, tap on the box SHOW ON LOGIN


SCREEN and a check mark will appear. Tap again to
DISABLE
remove the check mark. Tap in the ACCESS LEVEL box
to select what access level the added user will be set
OTHER
for (levels 1-4 can be selected). Tap on the ADD USER
touchpoint to save and add the new user. SIGNALS
SILENCED
Remove User At the main menu, tap on the SETTINGS
touchpoint and then USERS. Once in the users menu, Figure 5 User Accounts Screen
tap on the REMOVE USER touchpoint. A virtual key-
board will appear. Tap in the name of the user to be removed in the USER NAME text box. Tap on the REMOVE USER touchpoint to remove the
specified user.
Changing the Password At the main menu, tap on Tue 01/20/20
the SETTINGS touchpoint and then USERS. Once in the System Normal [Link]PM

user menu, tap on CHANGE PASSWORD. A virtual key- Ack Silence Reset Master

board will appear and prompt to enter the user name Menu - > Settings - > User Accounts

for the password that is changing. Type in the new FIRE ALARM
User Accounts Current user access level 5
password. Tap on CHANGE PASSWORD to save the new
password. CO ALARM
Username
Recovering a Master Password At the main menu,
New
tap on SETTINGS and USERS. Once in the users menu, SUPERVISORY Password
tap on RECOVER PASSWORD and then tap on Re-enter Change Password
GENERATE RECOVERY CODE. Record the code and TROUBLE
Password

contact NOTIFIER Technical Support. Once the


temporary password has been received and entered DISABLE
into the panel, the master password must be changed.
The temporary password is only active for five days.
OTHER
Once it expires the recovery process must be re-
initiated. SIGNALS
SILENCED
Recovering a Master Password for firmware
version 5.0 or higher. To recover a master password Figure 6 Password Screen
on firmware version 5.0 or higher a USB drive is
required. Follow the steps below to recover the master password.
• At the main menu, tap on SETTINGS and USERS
• Once in the users menu, insert the USB drive, tap on RECOVER PASSWORD and follow the prompts
• A password recovery file will upload to the USB drive
• Once the password change file has been received and uploaded to the panel, the master password must be changed
• The password change file is only active for five days. Once it expires the recovery process must be re-initiated
• Send an email to [Link]@[Link] to initiate the NOTIFER password agreement process

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3.3.4 Panel Settings

Figure 7 Panel Setting Screen


Tap on the PANEL touchpoint to clear Verification Counts, enter Service Mode and adjust the date and time.
Clear Verification Counts Tap the CLEAR touchpoint to clear verification counters for all detectors connected to the N16 that participate in
Alarm Verification.
Service Mode Service Mode must be off to change the settings. The OFF box will be highlighted when Service Mode is off. When Service
Mode is on, time and node settings will be grayed out and unable to be changed. Tap the ALL NODES box and a check mark will appear. Tap
again to remove the check mark. A check mark in this box indicates that all networked nodes on the panel have been enabled for Service
Mode. Tap in the time box to select a time period from UNLIMITED to 18 HOURS. Service Mode will terminate after the selected time period.
Tap the ON touchpoint to enable Service Mode on the N16. Tap OFF to disable Service Mode on the N16.
Date and Time Settings Tap the calendar touchpoint to change the date settings. A virtual calendar will appear. Tap in the correct date. Tap
the left and right arrows to select the correct month and year. Tap the clock touchpoint to change the time settings. A digital clock with plus,
minus and a check mark will appear. Tap the plus and minus touchpoints to adjust the time. Tap the check mark touchpoint to save the set-
tings.

3.3.5 Network
Tap on the NETWORK touchpoint to access the Net-
work Mapping screen. Network Mapping allows the
user to view all online nodes, mapped nodes,
unmapped nodes and grid view. Grid view provides
access to view and edit mapped and unmapped node
addresses.
Network Mapping Tap on the MAPPING touchpoint to
view mapped [Link] on the VIEW touchpoint to
select from ALL ONLINE NODES, MAPPED NODES,
UNMAPPED NODES and GRID VIEW. Tap on the circle
next to the desired view. Tap the LEGEND touchpoint
for information on node status for both online and off-
line mapped and unmapped nodes. To map a node, tap
on the desired node number. The number will change
from gray to green indicating it is now mapped. Tap
on the ACCEPT CHANGES touchpoint to save any
changes made in Grid view.
Figure 8 Grid View Screen

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3.3.6 Autoprogram Tue 11/03/20


MENU
System Normal Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM

Menu - > Programming -> Autoprogram

FIRE ALARM
Autoprogram
Select Loops
CO ALARM
Loop 1 Loop 6
SUPERVISORY
Loop 2 Loop 7
START AUTOPROGRAM
TROUBLE Loop 3 Loop 8

DISABLE Loop 4 Loop 9

OTHER Loop 5 Loop 10

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 9 Autoprogram Screen


Autoprogram allows the user to select loops 1-10 and program the devices on each installed loop card into the panel. It shows installed and
new device counts for each loop and adds any new devices (detectors/modules). Autoprogram allows the user to install an SLM-318 card on
the FACP with default settings. Any editing or additional loop programming must be done through VeriFire Tools. Refer to VeriFire Tools
Help Files for more information.

NOTE: To delete an installed point, use VeriFire Tools. Autoprogram will not prompt the user to delete a previously installed point. If a point
is removed, it will appear on the loop as unresponsive after autoprogram.

3.3.7 Point Information


Detector Logic Zone
Module Bell Circuit
General Zone VESDA
Logic Zone DAL Speaker Circuit
Bell Circuit DAL All Circuits
VESDA PAM Point
DAL Speaker Circuit Special Zone
DAL All Circuits Trouble Zone
PAM Point NAC Circuit
Releasing Zone

Figure 10 Point Type Selections

From the Main Menu, tap on Point Information. Then, tap on the SELECT touchpoint. A drop-down menu will appear listing the following
point types: Detector, Module, General Zone, Logic Zone, VEDSA, DAL Speaker Circuit, DAL All Circuits, PAM Point, Releasing Zone,
Special Zone, Trouble Zone and NAC Circuit. Tap on the desired point type. A select box for node will appear. Tap on SELECT for a list of
nodes connected to the N16. Tap the desired node number to select that node. If a point type is not connected to the system, a node number
will not appear. Specific point types will display various menu selections that pertain to that point type. Refer to the following point types for
specific menus:
NAC Circuit If NAC CIRCUIT is selected, a drop-down menu for power supply will appear. Tap on SELECT for a list of power supply address
numbers. Tap on the desired power supply address number (1-3). A drop-down menu for NAC circuit will appear. Tap on SELECT to for a list
of NAC circuits (1-4). Tap on the desired NAC circuit number. Tap GET POINT. The screen will change to the point commands screen. From
this screen, the user can disable the point, view the history, as well as view read status for the point and force on the point. Tap DISABLE to
disable the selected point. Tap READ STATUS to view the programmed settings of the selected point. Tap FORCE ON to force the point to an
active state. Tap POINT HISTORY to view and search the history of the selected point.
Detector/Module/VESDA If a detector module or VESDA is selected, a drop-down menu for loop will appear. Tap SELECT and choose the
desired loop number (1-10). A drop-down menu for detector or module will appear. Tap SELECT to choose the desired point address. Tap GET
POINT. The screen will change to the point commands screen. From this screen the user can disable the point, view the history as well as view
read status for the point and force on the point. Tap DISABLE to disable the selected point. Tap READ STATUS to view the programmed settings
of the selected point. Tap FORCE ON to force the point to an active state. Tap POINT HISTORY to view and search the history of the selected
point.

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General Zone/Logic Zone/Special Zone/Releasing Zone/Trouble Zone: A drop-down menu for the selected zone type will appear. Tap on
select to choose the desired point address. Tap on GET POINT. The screen will change to the point commands screen. From this screen the user
can disable the point, view the history as well as view read status for the point and force on the point. Tap DISABLE to disable the selected
point. Tap READ STATUS to view the programmed settings of the selected point. Tap FORCE ON to force the point to an active state. Tap POINT
HISTORY to view and search the history of the selected point.
Bell Circuit If Bell Circuit is selected, a drop-down menu for Bell Circuit will appear. Tap on SELECT to for a list of Bell Circuits (1-4). Tap
on the desired Bell Circuit number. Tap GET POINT. The screen will change to the point commands screen. From this screen, the user can dis-
able the point, view the history for the point and force on/off the point. Tap DISABLE to disable the selected point. Tap FORCE ON to force the
point to an active state. Tap POINT HISTORY to view and search the history of the selected point
PAM Point If PAM POINT is selected, a drop-down menu for node will appear. Tap SELECT to choose the appropriate node number. Tap on
the desired node number. A drop-down menu for Amplifier will appear. Tap on the desired amplifier number. A drop-down menu for speaker
circuit will appear. Tap on the desired speaker circuit. A drop-down menu for input will appear. Tap on the selected input number. Tap GET
POINT. The screen will change to the point commands screen. From this screen, the user can force on/off the point and view the status of the
point. Tap FORCE ON to force the point to an active state.
DAL All Circuits If DAL ALL CIRCUITS is selected, a drop-down menu for node will appear, tap SELECT to choose the appropriate node
number. Tap on the desired node number. A drop-down menu for Amplifier will appear. Tap on the desired amplifier number. Tap GET POINT.
The screen will change to the point commands screen. From this screen, the user can disable the point.
DAL Speaker Circuit If DAL SPEAKER CIRCUITS is selected, a drop-down menu for node will appear, tap SELECT to choose the appropriate
node number. Tap on the desired node number. A drop-down menu for Amplifier will appear. Tap on the desired amplifier number. A drop-
down menu for speaker circuit will appear. Tap on the desired speaker circuit. Tap GET POINT. The screen will change to the point commands
screen. From this screen, the user can disable the point and view the point history.

3.3.8 Diagnostics
Tap the DIAGNOSTICS touchpoint to view the circuit board temperature and the CPU temperature. The screen displays the highest circuit
board temperature and the highest CPU temperature. Each may be reset by tapping on the RESET touchpoint next to the relevant information.
The user can also view and reset all SLM-318 and PMB communication statistics. Tap the RESET touchpoint next to SLM-318 and PMB
Communication Statistics to reset the statistics.
Exporting diagnostics to a USB flash drive Tap on the EXPORT DIAGNOSTICS touchpoint. A pop up box will appear prompting you to
insert a USB memory drive and then tap CONTINUE. Diagnostics will be exported onto the USB memory drive. If the user wishes to cancel
exporting of Diagnostics, tap the touchpoint CANCEL.

NOTE: The user must be logged in as either a lever 5 or 4 user to export panel history and diagnostic information.

3.3.9 Lamp Test


Tap the LAMP TEST touchpoint to turn on all pixels on the screen. This will illuminate the entire screen as well as the AC Power and Off
Normal LED for approximately four seconds. During this time a tone will sound. A black spot on the screen will indicate that a pixel is out.

3.3.10 History
The history feature allows the user to view the panel history as well as the network history. History views may also be filtered.
Sorting and filtering Tap on the FILTER touchpoint. A touchpoint for SEARCH and CLEAR will appear along with a virtual keyboard. Enter a
date under DATE RANGE to search a specific date range. Type in a keyword in the CONTAINS TEXT section to search the history for particular
text. To clear a search, tap the CLEAR touchpoint. Tap on the EXCLUDE BACKGROUND ACTIVATIONS check box to select that feature. Tap again
to clear the field.
History will show and can be filtered for the follow-
ing:
All Events This displays the entire history buffer,
regardless of event type. The history buffer can dis-
play up to a total of 10,000 events, including alarms.
Alarms Only This displays only the alarm events
stored in the history buffer.
Troubles Only This displays only the trouble events
stored in the history buffer.
Supervisory Only This displays only the supervi-
sory events stored in the history buffer.
Security/Other This displays only security and
events deemed “other” stored in the history buffer.
(i.e. Critical Process, Prealarm CO Alarm, etc.)
Time Date Interval This displays a screen to allow
for the selection of a time period to define the range of
events displayed, as well as specific event type. (i.e.
Figure 3.1 History Search Screen
All Events, Alarms Only, etc.)

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Point Range This displays a screen to allow for the selection of a beginning and an end point that defines the range of events to be dis-
played.
Exporting History to USB Flash Drives: Tap on the
VIEW HISTORY touchpoint. Tap on FILTER to preform a
search (refer to , "Sorting and filtering") to display the
history to be exported. Tap on EXPORT, a pop-up box
will appear prompting the user to insert a USB flash
drive or tap CANCEL. Tap CONTINUE. The history will be
exported onto the USB flash drive. TO close the box
without a history search tap CANCEL.

Figure 3.2 History Export Screen

NOTE: The user must be logged in as either a level 5 or 4 user to export panel history and diagnostic information.

3.3.11 Cybersecurity History


Cybersecurity history events are stored in the panel history. A master level user is the only user level that can access Cybersecurity History.
Items logged in Cybersecurity history are as follows:
 Signing file failed
 Verify file signature failed
 Verify file signature failed-file open
 Verify file signature failed-start
 Verify file signature failed-sign fail
 N16 starting
 N16 shutting down
 N16 shutdown canceled

3.4 Programming Features Accessed Through VeriFire Tools


NOTE: The following panel functions are programmed through VeriFire Tools only and cannot be done at the FACP. Refer to the VeriFire Tools
help files for more information

The following programming is done via VeriFire Tools.

3.4.1 Local Control


This option disables or enables local panel control of the Signal Silence, System Reset and Drill Fixed Function keys, as well as S and
ACKNOWLEDGE. A setting of NO (disable) turns the panel piezo sounder off, overriding the if PIEZO is set to ON. Default: YES

3.4.2 AIO Mapping


The N16 has both an external and internal AIO-Bus that connects annunciators and remote displays with the FACP. Each AIO device can
have a customizable primary label of up to 80 characters. The External AIO-Bus can be wired in Class A or Class B. The internal AIO is
fixed at Class B only. Devices on the AIO-Bus can be configured as routers or peripherals. There is a maximum of 10 unique router
addresses available for devices configured as routers.
The N16 AIO-Bus can support 80 ACM-30 annunciators with up to 10 configured as routers, each controlling up to 15 ACM-30s configured
as peripherals. Additionally, the AIO-Bus can support up to 5 RLD’s (remote display). The RLD can be configured as a router, each utilizing
one of the 10 available router addresses but does not support peripherals.
The following restrictions apply: When mapping alarm points using SWIFT Wireless devices as inputs there is a limit of 8 ACM-30s per
node. If no SWIFT Wireless devices are being used as inputs, there is a limit of 32 ACM-30s per node that can be mapped to alarm points.

3.4.3 Audio Settings


Piezo: Can be set for Events and Touch Screen Beep. It is defaulted with both settings enabled.

NOTE: The Piezo disable is not supervised when the FACP is in alarm and is not an approved method of acknowledging or silencing events on
the FACP.

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3.4.4 Power Management Mode


The power management mode will conserve power consumption. In this mode, the number of LEDs that can be turned ON for a particular
loop will be limited. A maximum of 30 input device (monitor modules and detectors) LEDs will be allowed ON at a time. No output module
LEDs will turn ON. When the limit of 30 LEDs is reached, every time a new LED is turned ON, the oldest LED activation will turn OFF and
will poll in red rather than the usual green. Default: OFF

3.4.5 Local Mode


The SLM-318 is capable of running in Local Mode if it has not received communication from the core board for one minute. A user can cre-
ate a Local Mode zone and map both inputs and outputs to this zone. While the SLM-318 is in Local Mode, if any of the inputs placed in the
local mode zone activate, the SLM-318 will turn ON all of the outputs mapped to the same zone.
Any general zone can be used to create a local mode zone. Map inputs and outputs to the same “local mode zone” and ensure that “local
mode participation” is checked for each input and output mapped to that zone. When configured this way, any output mapped to this zone
will turn ON when the input in the same zone is activated.

3.4.6 Holiday and Weekly Occupancy Scheduling


Holiday Menu The Holiday settings allow a user to program up to 15 holidays which are used with the occupancy schedule to determine
holiday occupancy hours.
Weekly Occupancy Schedule: The Weekly Occupancy Schedule allows for up to six different occupancy schedules to be programmed.
Choose between schedules 1 - 6. A value of zero indicates no schedule.

3.4.7 Reminder Settings


Trouble reminder: Choose between OFF, Every Four Hours and Daily.
Trouble reminder Time: If Trouble Reminder is enabled: Choose between 4 HOURS and 24 HOURS to select the duration of time between
trouble reminders.
CO Reminder Choose to set CO Reminder 0 OFF Set from 1-24 hours. Default value is 24
Supervisory Reminder Choose to set Supervisory Reminder 0 OFF Set from 1-24 hours Default value is 24
Fire Alarm Reminder Choose to set Fire Alarm Reminder 0 OFF Set from 1-24 hours Default value is 24

3.4.8 Panel Timers Settings


Verify Time: Set the Alarm Verification timer. Choose a value of 0-240 (seconds), which will delay initiating devices set for Alarm Verifica-
tion from signaling for the amount of time entered. If a second alarm occurs while the alarm verification timer is counting, the timer will stop
and the alarm will signal immediately. Default: 30

NOTE: If this value exceeds 60 seconds, AHJ approval is required.

Alarm Verification Maximum Count: Enter a value from 0-20 for a maximum verification count threshold value that applies to detectors
set to participate in Alarm Verification. A value of zero produces no verification trouble. When the counter exceeds the threshold value
entered, a trouble is generated to the panel. Default: 4
AC Fail Delay: Set the timing for the time delay from AC failure to when the trouble is reported. Choose a value of 1-12 (hours), or select
0. A value of 0 will turn OFF the AC Fail delay.
• The on-board trouble relay (TB2 on the N16) will activate
• CGW-MBs are notified immediately of AC failure by the panel, regardless of the panel’s delay setting. Once the CGW-MB receives
notification, it operates according to its own programmed AC Fail Delay reporting schedule.
• Power LED is NOT delayed and will turn off immediately if all installed PMB supplies lose power.
• Delay timer starts the countdown when the first PMB goes into AC Fail, will not reset if additional PMB’s also go into AC Failure.
Signal Silence Inhibit Time: Enter a value from 0 (disabled) to 5 minutes. This software timer disables the SIGNAL SILENCE function for
the time entered when a fire alarm occurs. The timer starts at the first alarm only; it does not restart with each new alarm. Default: 0
Automatic Silence time: Enter a value from 0 (disabled) to 20 minutes. This global software timer functions like pressing the SIGNAL
SILENCE key. For example, if a value of 10 is entered, the control panel will silence all active outputs programmed as silenceable after ten
minutes. When Auto Silence activates, special function zone ZF40 will activate and will remain active until a system reset, alarm resound, or
drill is initiated. Default: 0
Verify=Pre-Alarm Check the box to enable Verify=Pre-Alarm. Default unchecked.

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Enable Alarm Delay: Check the check box to enable Alarm Delay. Set the timer for
between 0-59 seconds. Default is 15 seconds. Program Setting for: Default:
Presignal Delay Time: Enter a value of 00:00 (disabled) or a value of 1:00 to 3:00 Verification Time 30 seconds
minutes (in the format MM:SS, where MM= minutes, SS= seconds). This feature ini-
tially causes alarm signals to sound only in specific areas, monitored by qualified Max. Verification 0 (disabled)
personnel. This allows delay of the alarm for up to 3 minutes after the start of alarm Time
processing. Default: 3:00 Verification 60 seconds
Conformation Time
NOTE: An error box will appear if entering a value greater than 3:00 for the Presignal
Delay Time AC Fail Delay 2 hours
Silence Inhibit 0 (disabled)
Auto Silence 0 (disabled)
Verify=Prealarm Unchecked
Alarm Delay Unchecked
Presignal Delay 3 minutes
Alarm Delay Timer 15 Seconds

Table 4 Panel Timer Settings

3.4.9 Printer Functions


Programming Allows for the printing of Network Parameters, Panel Settings, Panel Timers, LCD Display, Supervision and Custom Action
Message information.
Active Points Displays the Active Points screen. Allows for the printing of Alarms, Troubles, Supervisory Alarms, Security/Other, Pre-
alarms, Disabled Points and Activated Points.

Supervision Settings
Printer: Types: NONE, 40-COLUMN, 40-COLUMN SUPERVISED, 80-COLUMN, 80-COLUMN SUPERVISED, The printer will not be
active if NONE is selected. If a SUPERVISED selection is made, the printer will be supervised. Default: NONE
Choice of Baud Rate Settings:
• 300bps
• 2400bps
• 4800bps
• 9600bps
• 19.2Kbps
• 38.4Kbps
• 57.6Kbps
Power Supply (PMB): AUX trouble input if connected to trouble contacts of an N16 for supervision. Auxiliary Trouble Reporting
Check the box to enable Auxiliary trouble reporting.
Tamper Input: There are three options are available: Not Used, Security Alarm and AKS Key Switch.
• Not Used: Does not report a tamper situation at the panel cabinet door
• Security Alarm: Reports a tamper security event at the panel when the cabinet door is using an STS-1 tamper switch.
• AKS Key Switch: Should be used when there is an AKS-1 key switch connected to the panel cabinet door. The AKS switch may
enable level 2 access. Must be programmed to do so in the password database and enabled in the NCD programming database
3.4.10 Loop Configuration
Installed: Choose between YES and NO, depending on whether an SLC is installed at this address
Detector Mode: Select Loop Polling mode for detectors on this loop.
Module Mode: Select Loop Polling mode for modules on this loop.
Wiring style: Select the NFPA wiring Class (B or A) of the loop. If Class A is entered when the wiring is Class B, a trouble message will be
generated at the panel.
LED Disable: Enable or disable individual SLC loop device LEDs.

3.4.11 Silenceable Waterflow


Set for YES or NO. If set for NO the incoming Waterflow events will not be allowed to be silenced. If set for YES the incoming Waterflow
events can be silenced. The default is NO

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3.4.12 Point Programming


Allows the user to edit/change point information for detectors, modules and general zones logic zones.
NOTE: When programming points, take the following into design consideration:
Each general zone must be dedicated to a single event type (i.e. Fire, Security, etc.).
Map inputs only to general zones designated for the input’s event type.
Outputs can be mapped to multiple general zones that are dedicated to different event types. For instance, a single output can be mapped to an
MN general zone and a Fire general zone.

3.4.13 Detector Point Programming


The following device type settings for detectors apply:
FIRE/CO (Photo supervisory) Latching: Only applies to Fire/Co detectors programmed as PSUP: Choose between YES and NO. This
option will allow the photo element of any PSUP detectors on the fire panel to be latching or tracking.
If NO: The photo element of all PSUP detectors will be tracking.
If YES: The photo element of all PSUP detectors will be latching.
Default: NO
FIRE/CO (Co Supervisory) Latching: Only applies to Fire/CO detectors programmed as CSUP: Choose between YES and NO. This option
will allow the CO element of any CSUP detectors on the fire panel to be latching or tracking.
If NO: The CO element of all CSUP detectors will be tracking.
If YES: The CO element of all PSUP detectors will be latching.
Default: NO
Acclimate Device Settings: Only applies to Acclimate Photo Supervisory detectors (PSUP): Choose between YES and NO. This option
will allow the photo element of any Acclimate PSUP detectors on the fire panel to be latching or tracking.
If NO: The photo element of all Acclimate PSUP detectors will be tracking.
If YES: The photo element of all Acclimate PSUP detectors will be latching.
Default: NO
The control panel will automatically perform a detector initialization routine when a detector is added/changed in programming or if the
detector was removed for more than 15 seconds. This can take approximately 2.5 minutes. During this time, the detector does not perform
fire protection functions. When in this mode, the LEDs of the detectors will be on a steady green (for FlashScan) or red (for CLIP). Make
sure the detector is free of residual smoke during initialization and do not test the detector until the initialization is complete.
Replacing a detector with a different type of detector: When replacing a detector with a different type of detector, the control panel must
be immediately programmed for the new detector type to avoid incorrect panel operation, including false alarms. To replace a detector, fol-
low these steps:
1. Physically remove the old detector.
2. In VeriFire Tools, change the Type and FlashScan Code label to the values appropriate for the new detector.
3. Physically install the new detector. Initialization will occur automatically.
Multi-detector: Displays up to 2 other detectors that can be linked with the one being programmed for cooperative multi-detector sensing.
The detector addresses do not need to be sequential.
Sensitivity: Set between 1-9 for individual detectors. Can be set for both occupied and unoccupied detectors, for both alarm and prealarm.
Low Temp Enable: Fire/CO detectors only: Select YES or NO to enable the Low Temperature Warning.
Prealarm: select ALERT or ACTION for the Prealarm function.
Silenceable: •Determines whether a user can manually silence an activated sounder/relay base.
• NO: Not manually silenceable.
• YES - RESOUND FIRE: Silenceable, resound on fire events (Network and Local resound)
• YES - RESOUND SUPERV: Silenceable, resound on supervisory events (Network and Local resound)
• YES - NO RESOUND: Silenceable, no resound
Specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to initiate a resound on the local fire panel.
CO Pre-Alarm: Fire/CO detectors only: Select YES or NO to enable the CO Prealarm function for the FIRE/CO smoke detector.
Custom Action Message: Displays the custom action message number (1 through 100). The default value is 0 (no message). Press to dis-
play the Custom Action Message screen.
Alarm Verification Participation: Select from Alarm Verification Reset, Alarm Verification Confirmation Timer and Alarm Verification
Max Count to determine the device’s participation in Alarm Verification.
Local Mode: During communication loss between the panel and the SLM-318 devices selected for Local Mode participation and place in a
local mode zone will continue to function across all the panel’s SLCs in a limited manner. Input points will activate output points mapped to
the same local mode zone. For example: SLC inputs mapped to “local mode zone 2” will activate mapped SLC outputs also placed in “local
mode zone 2”.
In addition to creating a “local mode zone” map, inputs and outputs must also be enabled for “local mode participation” to work at the device
level.
Flow Fault Threshold: Set the percentage change from the baseline value when a Flow Fault is detected. Range: 0-45%
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Flow Fault Delay: Set the amount of time before the panel indicates the Flow Fault. Range 0-255 seconds
DEFAULT: 200s
NOTE: Specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to initiate a resound on the local fire panel. This option is programmable via
VeriFire Tools.
Reference Detector Address: Set a detector for to be used as a reference for air flow for other FAAST detectors. All 5 detectors of each
FAAST device using this detector as a reference must be set with the same reference detector address, have the same Threshold value (set via
PipeIQ) and must be on the same loop as the reference detector. Range: 0, 1-159
DEFAULT: 0 (No reference detector programmed)
Zone Map: Up to 10 zones available. During initial programming, the primary zone (position 1) displayed is associated with the loop the
device is installed on. For example, the device’s default programming set the primary zone as Z003, indicating that the device is installed on
Loop 3. Certain zone map positions are used for specific functions.
• Position 1 - Use to link zone label to detector and for group zone disable.
• Position 3 - Fire/CO detector only: Activates when the photo element of the Fire/CO detector activates.
• Position 4 - Fire/CO and PHOTO/CO detectors only: Activates when the CO element of the Fire/CO detector activates. (Map the
zone in this location to one of the Aux Controls of the intelligent sounder bases in order to play the Temp-4 tone for CO Alarms.)
• Position 5 - Fire/CO, PHOTO/CO and CO detectors only: Activates when the Fire/CO detector reports a CO Pre-Alarm.
• Position 9 - Used to activate sounder/relay bases of FlashScan detectors.
When mapped to the same zone as Position 10, the sounder or relay base will activate when the detector goes into prealarm (Action).
When mapped to a general or logic zone and this zone activates, the panel is searched for any detector with the same zone mapped in
its 9th position. The sounder base of any FlashScan detector that matches the search will activate. Continuous tone only. Position 9 is
not typically used with intelligent sounder bases.
Position 10 - Used for detectors set to Prealarm, Action. This zone will activate when the detector reaches its Prealarm threshold; no
other zones in this detector’s zone map will activate.
Sensitivity: The N16 Control panel provides 9 levels of Prealarm and Alarm in percent per foot obscuration with the following 3 exceptions:
• for heat detectors, the settings are in degrees Centigrade.
• for beam detectors, there are only 6 levels of Alarm. Prealarm is not an option for beam detectors in CLIP mode.
• for Intelliquad FSC-851 detectors, there are only six levels of Alarm and Prealarm for FlashScan mode, The sixth level is a fixed
135oF and it is not available in CLIP mode.
Alarm Sensitivity Values range from one to nine; one represents the most sensitive level, nine the least sensitive.
Prealarm Sensitivity: 3.4.14 values range from zero to nine; Zero indicates no prealarm, a value of one can be a self-optimizing setting where the
control panel selects a suitable prealarm level for the detector. Values one or two through nine represent decreasing sensitivity, with nine being the least
sensitive. Sounder Base Setup
AUX Tone 1: Select CONTINUOUS, TEMP-3, TEMP-4, MARCH or CUSTOM for the first auxiliary tone of the intelligent sounder base.
AUX Tone 1 Control: Enter the Logic Zone or General Zone that will control the activation of the first auxiliary tone of the intelligent
sounder base.
AUX Tone 2: Select CONTINUOUS, TEMP-3, TEMP-4, MARCH or CUSTOM for the second auxiliary tone of the intelligent sounder
base.
AUX Tone 2 Control: Enter the Logic Zone or General Zone that will control the activation of the second auxiliary tone of the intelligent
sounder base.
Volume: Select LOW or HIGH for the intelligent sounder base volume level.

Sounder Base Custom Tone Setup


Pulse On Time: The Pulse On time is the amount of time that the tone will
be ON within a Period. Enter the amount of time in second and fraction of a
second increments.
Period: A Period is the length of time designated for a pulse, including Pulse Pulse
Tone Off Period
Pulse On time and Pulse Off time. The pulse off time is designated by the
amount of time left in a Period after the Pulse On time has expired. Enter the Period
amount of time in second and fraction of a second increments. Number of Pulses
Number of Pulses: Enter the number of pulses that will occur before the Repeat Tone Pattern
Tone Off Period. Custom Tone Example
Tone Off Period: The Tone Off Period is the amount of time that the tone
will be silent before running the pulse pattern again.
Temp 3 Sync Setting: Choose between Power Supply and Loop Card. Default: Power Supply

3.4.15 Module Point Programming


Type Code Label: Choose the appropriate type code label. (Refer to Appendix F, “System Trouble Codes” for a list of type code labels.)
Module Type: Choose between Control and Monitor.
Flashscan Type: Select NONE if the device is not Flashscan.
Point Label: Create a point label up to 20 characters long. If no entry is made, the field will default to the point address.
Custom Action Message: Displays the custom action message number (1 through 100). The default value is 0 (no message).

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Zone Map: Displays the zones mapped to this device. Refer to Appendix D, “CBE Zones and Equations” for a list of available zone types
and their descriptions. Certain zone map positions are used for specific functions.
Position 1 - Use to link zone label to detector and for group zone disable.
Alarm Verification: Choosing Yes will set the device participation to the values entered in Panel Timers. The only module type that can par-
ticipate in alarm verification is the FZM-1.
Local Mode: During communication loss between the panel and the SLM-318 devices selected for Local Mode participation and place in a
local mode zone will continue to function across all the panel’s SLCs in a limited manner. Input points will activate output points mapped to
the same local mode zone. For example: SLC inputs mapped to “local mode zone 2” will activate mapped SLC outputs also placed in “local
mode zone 2”.
In addition to creating a “local mode zone” map, inputs and outputs must also be enabled for “local mode participation” to work at the device
level.
Waterflow delay: When the WATERFLOW DELAY option is set to 0, waterflow events are immediately reported to the panel upon activa-
tion. If a non-zero value is entered in the WATERFLOW DELAY, activation of a waterflow event is delayed for the duration of that time. The
waterflow event will have to remain active for the duration of the delay. If the waterflow event does not remain active for the entire delay
duration, the waterflow event will not be reported to the panel.
Default: 0
Range: 0-60 seconds

3.4.16 Module Point Programming: Control


Programmed through VeriFire Tools. When Control is selected as the module type, the following control module programming options are
available:
Local Mode: During communication loss between the panel and the SLM-318 devices selected for Local Mode participation and place in a
local mode zone will continue to function across all the panel’s SLCs in a limited manner. Input points will activate output points mapped to
the same local mode zone. For example: SLC inputs mapped to “local mode zone 2” will activate mapped SLC outputs also placed in “local
mode zone 2”.
In addition to creating a “local mode zone” map, inputs and outputs must also be enabled for “local mode participation” to work at the device
level.
Zone Map: Map the zones that will activate this [Link] Inhibit:
This determines whether a user can manually activate an output. Box checked (cannot be activated manually) or box unchecked (can be acti-
vated manually). Default: Box unchecked
Silenceable: Determines whether the user can manually silence an activated output. Values are as follows:
• NO: Not manually silenceable.
• YES - RESOUND FIRE: Silenceable, resound on fire events (Network and Local resound)
• YES - RESOUND SUPERV: Silenceable, resound on supervisory events (Network and Local resound)
• YES - RESOUND SECURITY: Silenceable, resound on security events (Network and Local resound)
• YES - RESOUND TROUBLE: Silenceable, resound on trouble events (Local resound)
• YES - NO RESOUND: Silenceable, no resound
• YES - RESOUND CO: Silenceable, resound on CO events (Network and Local resound)
Specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to initiate a resound on the local fire panel. This option is programmable via VeriFire
Tools. This key will not appear for type codes where silence is not an option.
LED Enable: Disabling will disable the LED on the device.
Local Alarm Delay: Selection of this feature will delay activation until alarm delay routine has completed.
Drill Participation: Selection of this feature will activate a device in a drill.

3.4.17 UZC Programming Requirements


When utilizing the UZC function of the PMB, the following parameters must be followed, depending on the application:
• Alarm Coded Signal - A coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than three complete rounds of the number transmitted and each
round shall consist of not less than three impulses.
• Coded Supervisory Signal - A coded supervisory signal shall consist of not less than 2 complete rounds of the number transmitted to
indicate a supervisory off-normal condition and not less than one complete round of the number transmitted to indicate the restoration
of the supervisory condition to normal.
3.4.18 General Zone Programming
The following zone programming options are available (Z0-Z999):
Zone Label: Choose a 20-character maximum zone description that will appear in the zone’s display messages.
Non-resettable Control: Select YES to designate the zone as non-resettable (not affected by System Reset), or NO to designate the zone as
resettable (zone will turn off when System Reset occurs.). Default: NO
Silenceable Zone: Designates the general zone as silenceable. When programmed as silenceable, a signal silence local to the panel or over
the network will deactivate the zone and any devices mapped to it, unless those devices are programmed with another active zone that is not
silenceable. Default: NO
Precedence Participation: Must be set to YES if the zone is programmed as a control zone to an ACM or SCS device. Default: NO

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3.4.19 Zones
The following is a list of available zone types for CBE (Control-By-Event) and Zone Map programming when programming devices.

Zone Type Description/Function


General Zone A general zone is used to link input and output devices. When an input device activates, any general zone in its zone map will be
active and any output device that has an active general zone in its map will be active. General zones can be used as arguments in
logic equations.
Zone Z000 is a general alarm zone: those points listing Z000 in their zone map participate in a general alarm.
The panel will support up to 2000 general zones, designated as Z0 through Z2000. General zones can be used in CCBE
applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.
Logic Zone A logic zone consists of a logic equation. Whenever the logic equation becomes true, all output points mapped to the logic zone will
activate.
The panel will support up to 2000 logic zones, designated as ZL1 through ZL2000. Logic zones can be used in CCBE applications
when a node number is entered before the zone number.

Table 5 Zone Types

3.4.20 Special Function Zones


Special
Function Description
Zone
ZF1 (Trouble less AC) An output programmed to turn on/off if a System Trouble (other than an AC power loss) occurs
ZF2 (AC Trouble) An output programmed to turn on/off if an AC power loss or a brownout condition occurs
ZF3 (Security) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Security input activates
ZF4 (Supervisory) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Supervisory input activates
ZF5 (Alternate Sensitivity Activation) An input programmed to switch from the active detector alarm sensitivities to the alternate alarm
sensitivities when a non-fire point with ZF5 in its CBE activates
ZF9 (ALERT, ACTION) An output programmed to turn on/off if a PreAlarm is active
ZF10 Any detector or module programmed for alarm verification will activate this zone
ZF11 When the Drill touchpoint is activated or Drill Signal is performed, ZF11 will become active. ZF11 will return to normal after a 5 second
delay
ZF12 When the Acknowledge touchpoint is tapped, or a Block Acknowledge or Event Acknowledge is performed, ZF12 will become active.
After a five-second delay, ZF12 will return to normal
ZF13 When a signal silence is performed, ZF13 will activate. After a five-second delay, ZF13 will return to normal.
ZF14 When the System Reset touchpoint is tapped or a System Reset is performed, ZF14 will become active. After a ten second delay, ZF14
will return to normal.
ZF15 When there are disabled events present in the system, ZF15 will be set to active. When all disabled events have cleared, the state of
ZF15 will return to normal.
ZF16 (Drill Zone When a Drill Signal is performed on the FACP, ZF16 will be set to active. ZF16 will return to normal following a system reset
ZF18 (CO Alarm) When a CO Alarm is present, ZF18 will activate
ZF19 (CO Pre-Alarm) When a CO Pre-Alarm is present, ZF19 will activate
ZF40 (Auto Silence Activation) ZF40 will activate when the Auto Silence Timer has expired and silenceable outputs on the FACP have been
silenced. ZF40 will remain active until a System Reset, Resound, or Drill is performed*

Table 6 Special Function Zones


* Auto Silence is only applicable for Fire Alarm activations

3.4.21 Trouble Zone Programming


On the N16, Trouble Zones have been replaced with Logic Zones. A logic equation using the logic function TBL will monitor the arguments
you place in that equation for trouble conditions. Place points of either a detector, module, or a trouble code into the equation. When a detec-
tor or module is in trouble or the system trouble is active the TBL operand will go into an active state, activating the logic equation. For sys-
tem troubles you do not have to use the TBL operand you can use the System TBL point directly to activate the logic equation when the
trouble is active.
Detector Example:
OR(TBL(L1D1)) will activate when the lo12/20/2022cal loop 1 detector 1 goes into trouble and not when it activates.
OR(TBL(N1L1D1)) will activate when node 1 loop 1 detector 1 goes into trouble and not when it activates.

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Module Example:
OR(TBL(L1M1)) will activate when local loop 1 module 1 goes into trouble and not when it activates.
OR(TBL(N1L1M1)) will activate when node 1 loop 1 module 1 goes into trouble and not when it activates.
System Trouble Example:
OR(TBL(T1)) will activate when local system trouble 1 is active.
OR(TBL(N1T1)) will activate when node 1 system trouble 1 is active.
OR(T1) will activate when local system trouble 1 is active.
OR(N1T1) will activate when node 1 system trouble 1 is active.

3.4.22 Logic Zone Programming


Logic Zones can be used to define complex relationships between inputs and output devices via CBE programming. Equations are built
using arguments and logic functions. Refer to the rules below for additional information:
Rules to building Logic/Trouble Equations:
1. Equations will always begin with a logic function. The function set is listed below.
2. Equations will be a maximum of 80 characters long, including parentheses and commas.
3. Logic and Trouble Equations can have a maximum of 10 logic functions unless a time delay function is used: a time delay function must be the only
function in its equation.
4. Equations are evaluated after all other devices have been evaluated.
5. One logic equation can be used as an argument in another logic equation, or one trouble equation can be used in another trouble equation, only if the
equation used has previously been evaluated; that is, only zones with a lower number than the zone currently being edited can be used as arguments.
6. A logic function can have a maximum of 20 arguments (inclusive start and stop address).
7. Maximum for the delay timer is 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds ([Link]).
Equations are entered using Point Programming for logic or trouble zones. Refer to these sections in this manual for instruction. The panel will check for
errors after the user has entered the complete equation. Possible errors are too many or too few parentheses, too many or too few arguments inside the
parentheses, unknown function and unknown device type.
Equations are made up of two basic components: functions (either logic or time delay) and arguments.

Table 3.1
Arguments:
LxxD1 - LxxD159 detectors loop xx (159 per loop)
LxxM1 - LxxM159 modules loop xx (159 per loop)
(Nxxx)Z0 - (Nxxx)Z999* general zones (2000)
ZF1 - ZF7, ZF9 - ZF22, ZF36 - ZF40 special zones (27)
T0 - T510 system troubles (trouble equations only) (511)
(Nxxx)ZL1 - (Nxxx)ZL1000 logic zones (2000)
xx = loop number (01 through 10)
(Nxxx) = Node number, necessary for CCBE programming. The node number identifies what node the panel will watch for a particular zone activation.

Table 3.2

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Logic Functions:
“AND” Operator Requires that each argument be active.
Example: AND(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
All three arguments in the equation must be active for the logic zone to be activated.
“OR” Operator Requires that any argument be active.
Example: OR(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
If any one of the three arguments in the equation is active the logic zone will be activated.
“NOT” Operator Inverts the state of the argument (activated to deactivated OR deactivated to activated).
Example: NOT(Z02)
The logic zone will remain activated until the argument activates.
If the argument activates the logic zone will deactivate.
“ONLY1” Operator Requires that only one argument be active.
Example: ONLY1(Z02,Z05,Z09)
If only one of the arguments activates the logic zone will be activated.
“ANYX” Operator Requires that the amount of arguments specified by the number preceding the arguments be active.
Example: ANYX(2,Z02,Z05,Z09)
If any two or more of the arguments are in alarm the output point will be activated.
The X amount may be a value from 1 through 9.
“XZONE” Operator Requires that any combination of two or more input devices programmed to a zone be active. (Local General Zones only)
Example: XZONE(Z02)
If any combination of two or more initiating devices that have been mapped to this software zone come into alarm, then
outputs mapped to this zone will activate.
“RANGE” Operator Each argument within the range must conform to the requirements of the governing function. The range limit is 20
consecutive arguments.
Example: AND(RANGE(Z1,Z20))
Zone 1 through Zone 20 must all be active to activate the logic zone.
“DIS(point argument)” Operator Requires that the point argument be disabled for the operator to go active.
“PRE(point argument)” Operator Requires that the point argument be in prealarm for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1D1,PRE(L1D2))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active and the detector at L1D2 must be in prealarm for this equation to go active.
“SUP(point argument)” Operator Requires that the point argument be in an active supervisory state for the operator to go active.
Example: OR(L1D1,SUP(L1M1))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active, or the module at L1M1 must be in an active supervisory state, for the
equation to go active.
“FIRE(point argument)” Requires that the point argument be in an active fire alarm state for the operator to go active.
Operator Example: AND(L1D1,FIRE(L1M1),FIRE(L1M2))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active and the modules at L1M1 and L1M2 must be in an active fire alarm state,
for the equation to go active.
“NON(point argument)” Requires that the point argument be in an active non-alarm state for the operator to go active.
Operator Example: AND(L1D1,NON(L1M1))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active and the module at address L1M1 must be in an active non-fire alarm state,
for the equation to go active.
“SEC(point argument)” Operator Requires that the point argument be in an active security alarm state for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1M1,SEC(L1M2))
The module at address L1M1 must be active and the module at address L1M2 must be in an active security alarm state,
for the equation to go active.

Table 3.3

3.4.23 Editing a Logic Equation


The following options are programmed through VeriFire Tools. Refer to VeriFire Tools Help Files for more information
 INS/OVR
 ADD POINT/ZONE
 ADD LOGIC FUNCTION
 ADD TIME/DATE
 DELETE EQUATION

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Section 4: Operations
The following are approved applications for the N16.:
NOTE: ONYXWORKS-WS: When operating as a Protected Premises Control Unit, the ONYXWORKS-WS is UL Listed for monitoring and
control of fire alarm notification devices.

The N16, when installed in accordance with the above manuals, comply with the following NFPA 72 standards for fire protective signaling
systems:
• Central station (protected-premises unit, requires CGW-MB)
• Local, remote station (protected-premises unit, requires UL 864 10th edition listed contact closure DACT)
• Proprietary (protected-premises unit)
• Proprietary (receiving unit)
• Emergency communication (requires DVC/DAA/DAA-2)
• Relocation
The N16 is also suitable for use as the following:
• Proprietary burglar alarm unit, (multiplex requires ACM-30)
• Type of signaling service: Non-Coded, March Time, Coded.
• Class A or B power-limited initiating device circuits
• Class A or B power-limited notification appliance circuits
• Power-limited communications loop meeting NFPA 72 Class A, B and X requirements
• Alarm signal cutoff (if enabled) programmable from 180 – 1200 seconds
• Presignal delay (if enabled) programmable from 60 – 180 seconds
• Signal inhibit (if enabled) programmable from 0 – 300 seconds
• Performance based Technologies (requires CGW-MB)
Types of signals: automatic fire alarm, manual fire alarm, waterflow alarm, sprinkler supervisory service
Type of signaling device: Type NM (non-monitoring) and SM (self-monitoring). Installation limits in all categories of service are under the
jurisdiction of the local authority and in accordance with NFPA70 National Electrical Code. System and peripherals for indoor dry use (with-
out specific marine listings) in a recommended environment with a nominal room temperature of 15°C to 27°C (60°F to 80°F).
Electrical ratings: 2.5A @ 120V or 1.25 A @ 240 V, 50/60 Hz (primary power source) and 24 VDC battery (standby power source). Operat-
ing system software: software version information may be displayed by navigating to the Settings > About menu on the main display.
Local Applications:
• Emergency relocation (paging, live and pre-recorded)
• Emergency communication (telephone)
Protected premises unit:
• Central station
• Remote station
• Proprietary
• Local
Communication transmission path:
• POTS communication off premises using CGW-MB
• Performance-based with CGW-MB
Process control, non-critical
Regional settings
• Chicago
– Panel signal silence button will not function
– Annunciator control modules and SLC modules given a drill or signal silence mode or type code will not allow local drill or signal
silence initiation
– Events must be acknowledged prior to system reset

4.1 Panel Features


• Custom banner/graphics • Fire Event List
• Basic functions • History
• Ack • Filtering history
• Silence • Extracting history
• Reset
• Date and time • Look-ahead warning
• Display conditioning mode • Drill
• Alarm verification • Disable/enable
• Pre-signal/alarm delay • Custom action buttons (license)
• Co-operative detection • Force on/off

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• Menu • Occupancy schedule


• Alert bar and customization • Precedence
• Instructional text • Temperature measurements
• Logic zones (license) • Network display node (license)
• Special function zones • Auto program
• General zone (license) • Read status
• Control-by-event • Reminders
• Networking • Configuration tool user
• User management • Remote access
• Firmware update & backup (the trouble for running a backup partition) • Local Mode

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4.2 Functionality
The following are approved functions for the N16.
• Drift Compensation
• Connected Capabilities (CLSS gateway required for Connected Capabilities)
– CLSS gateway
– Remote access for diagnostics
– Remote communication session- requires FACP to be in service mode. Technician required on site
• Service Mode
– Remote programming. Technician required on-site
• Multiple Detector Operation
– Units employing multiple detector operation shall include a minimum of two detectors in each protected space and reduce the
detector installation spacing to 0.7 times the linear spacing in accordance with National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA
• Alarm Delay
• Pre-signal
• Alarm verification
• Two-wire compatibility
– One alarm per initiating device circuit
• Polling Style limitations
– Polling Style is FlashScan or CLIP (Classic Loop Protocol)
– All detectors and modules on an SLC may be programmed as FlashScan. All detectors and modules must be FlashScan type devices.
Maximum number of devices per SLC: 159 detectors, 159 modules.
– All detectors and modules on an SLC may be programmed as CLIP. Detectors and modules may be a mix of CLIP and FlashScan
type devices, but all must be programmed as CLIP. Maximum number of devices per SLC: 99 detectors, 99 modules.
– All detectors may be programmed as CLIP, all modules as FlashScan, on an SLC. Detectors may be a mix of CLIP and FlashScan
type devices, modules must all be FlashScan type devices. Maximum number of devices per SLC: 99 CLIP detectors, 159 FlashScan
modules.
• NAC Resound
• Primary power source failure indication
• CGW-MB Communication Format
– TCP/IP
• Interconnected control panels
– Alarm, supervisory and trouble conditions, as well as reset, alarm silence, or trouble silence actuation originating at this panel are
annunciated at this panel.
• Integrated/network local functionality
• Circuit disables
• Network Mapping
• Detection/alarm algorithms
• Day/night sensitivity
• Detection sensitivity adjustment
• Extent/limitations of combination system
– Priority of signals

4.3 Normal Operation


With no alarms or troubles in the system, SYSTEM NORMAL is displayed on the Header Bar of the display. The N16 performs the following
functions at regular intervals while in Normal mode:
• Monitors AC input voltage and battery voltage
• Monitors and reports status of SLC loop, option cards and control panel
• Polls all devices on the SLC loop and flashes each device LED while checking for valid replies, alarms, troubles, etc.
• Refreshes touchscreen display and updates time
• Performs autotest for all SLC devices
• Tests memory
• Updates and reads all communications busses

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4.4 N16 Display


The N16 has as high definition 10 inch touchscreen to display system events. The display features a touchpoint for menu access, a header bar
which shows color-coded event status, a customizable alert bar that shows system status and touchpoints for acknowledge, signal silence and
reset functions.
menu/ header bar
login
instructional text area

alert bar
events list

Figure 1 Display Regions

CAUTION: DISPLAY LIFE


SETTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ABOVE 75% FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME WILL DECREASE THE
OVERALL LIFE OF THE DISPLAY.

4.4.1 Display Conditioning Mode


Every 30 minutes, the display will enter Display Conditioning mode. During Display Conditioning, the display will transition through vari-
ous screens including a completely blank screen. This process takes about seven seconds. It is done to prevent image persistence and keeps
information clear and undistorted. Any display interaction will abort Display Conditioning mode.
NOTE: Display Conditioning mode is not configurable. Display Conditioning will not engage when there is a Fire or CO alarm on the system, as
well as Fire and CO pre-alarm.

4.4.2 Header Bar


The “Header Bar” is always present and located along the top of the screen. It displays all active events, system normal and the “Acknowl-
edge”, “Silence” and “Reset” touch points. The date and time are also displayed in the Header Bar. It provides system status as well as high-
est priority unacknowledged events.

4.4.3 Configurable Alert Bar


The “Alert Bar” is always present and located along the side of the screen. The Alert Bar event categories can be configured though VeriFire
Tools and can be configured for a minimum of four events up to a maximum of ten events. It shows color coded events, such as “Fire
Alarm”, “CO Alarm”, “Supervisory” activation, “Trouble” activation, “Drill” activation” along with event counts and whether the outputs
have been silenced.

4.4.4 Instructional Text


The Instructional Text Area is used to provide user instruction in an off-normal condition. The instructional Text can be enabled and disabled
and is fully configurable through VeriFire Tools.

4.4.5 Events List


The “Events List” (Main Display Area) shows all events and their status. It indicates if events have been acknowledged or silenced and is
color coded as well as scrollable.

4.4.6 Alarm Verification


Alarm Verification delays a device from going into alarm to reduce false alarms. The user programs which devices participate in alarm veri-
fication, sets a panel-wide alarm verification time, alarm confirmation time, maximum verification count and a verification pre-alarm setting.
If a device reaches or exceeds the alarm threshold, it will delay going into alarm by the programmed amount of alarm verification time. If
during this time, a second device on the same loop reaches its alarm threshold, the first device will immediately go into alarm.

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4.4.7 Pre-Signal/Alarm Delay


The panel includes an option to program a presignal/alarm delay time between one and three minutes (resolution in seconds). The default is
3 minutes. The local alarm delay setting can be turned on or off. Automatic detection devices and output devices include a setting
designating them to participate in local alarm delay. Devices can not be programmed for both local alarm delay and alarm verification. ,
Note: when using the Alarm Delay feature, only local evacuation outputs configured to participate in the Alarm Delay feature will be
delayed upon receipt of initial alarm. Off-premises signaling will IMMEDIATELY be transmitted upon initial alarm receipt.

4.5 Main Menu


From the Main Menu of the N16, the following Tue 01/20/20
options can be selected: System Normal [Link]PM
Ack Silence Reset Master
Settings This menu provides access to Display Set- Menu
tings, Panel Settings, About, Licensing Information
Date, Time, Display, Version Information, User Accounts, Clear
and User Accounts. Refer to “Display” on page 54, FIRE ALARM
SETTINGS Veri? cation Counts, Service Mode, Licensing
“Panel Settings” on page 58, “About” on page 55,
“User Accounts” on page 57 and “Obtaining a CO ALARM PROGRAMMING Network Mapping, Node Address, Autoprogramming
License” on page 53 for more information.
Programming This menu provides access to net- SUPERVISORY POINT INFORMATION Control On/Off, Disable/Enable, Point History

work programming and Autoprogram options. Refer Circuit Board Temperature, CPU Temperature, Statistics, Lamp
to “Network” on page 58 and “Autoprogram” on TROUBLE TEST/DIAGNOSTICS Test, Panel History
page 59 for more information.
CUSTOM Custom Actions
Point Information Allows the user to enable/disable DISABLE
points, control points on/off, perform read status of a
point and view point [Link] to “Point Informa- OTHER
tion” on page 59 for more information.
SIGNALS
Test/Diagnostics This menu provides access to SILENCED
Diagnostics and also allows for the export of diagnos- Figure 2 Main Menu Screen
tics, along with: Lamp Test, Clear Database, View
History and Reboot. Refer to “History” on page 60,
“Diagnostics” on page 60 and “Lamp Test” on page 60 for more information.
Custom Allows the user to customize virtual buttons that can be mapped and assigned to manually control common system commands such
as enable/disable points.

4.6 Fire Alarm


Fire Alarm Event
• Produces a steady audible tone
• FIRE ALARM appears in the Header Bar
• FIRE ALARM illuminates in the Alert Bar as a red color indicator and provides fire event counts
• Illuminates the yellow Off Normal Event LED
• Displays FIRE ALARM and specific device information in the Events List
• Displays information on how to react to the event in the Instructional Text Area
• Latching events must be corrected and a Reset performed to clear the alarm state from the N16
Initiating Device Activation
• Produces a steady audible tone
• Flashes the FIRE ALARM
• Displays a type code that indicates the type of fire alarm being generated
• Latches the control panel in alarm (condition must be corrected and a reset performed to clear the alarm state from the panel)
• Activates the general alarm zone (Z000)
• Displays FIRE ALARM in the status banner on the control panel, along with information specific to the device
• Sends an alarm message to the graphic display, remote annunciators, history buffer and installed printers
• Initiates any control-by-event actions
• Starts timers such as Silence Inhibit and Auto Silence
• Sends an alarm message to the proprietary receiver via the network, if applicable. If the panel is not networked, the CGW-MB will be
directly connected to the fire panel and send the alarm message to the proprietary receiver via the CGW-MB
NOTE: If the alarm event is initiated by a device with a waterflow type Code, the control panel will disable the Signal Silence key and the Auto
Silence Timer.

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Thu 2/22/18
FIRE ALARM Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM

1 Step 1 Acknowledge each event. This is secondary text to explain what acknowledging an event means and who should do it.

FIRE ALARM UNACKNOWLEDGED FIRE ALARMS (1)

FIRE ALARM Third Floor, Storage Room Thu 02/22/18


[Link] PM
CO ALARM MONITOR Zone Z001 (Z001) NO25L01M026

SUPERVISORY

TROUBLE

DISABLE

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 3 Fire Alarm Screen

Responding to a fire alarm event:


• The Informational Text Area on the screen will indicate step by step how to acknowledge and silence the event.
• Tap on the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint located in the Header Bar, which will be highlighted in blue. A check mark will appear next to
the acknowledged event. ACKNOWLEDGE will need to be tapped for each Fire Event. Block Acknowledge is not available. Once all the
events have been acknowledged, the blue highlight indicator will move from the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint to the SILENCE touchpoint.
• Tap on the SILENCE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The SILENCE icon in the Alert Bar will illuminate yellow once the N16 has
silenced and all silenceable outputs will turn off.
• Investigate and correct the condition that activated the Fire Alarm.
• Once the N16 has been silenced the blue highlight indicator will move from the SILENCE touchpoint to the RESET touchpoint.
• Tap the RESET touchpoint located in the Header Bar to return the N16 to normal operations.
NOTE: If both Fire Alarms and Mass Notification Alarms are present on the fire panel at the same time, a second System Reset will need to be
performed to reset the fire panel. The N16 will display MN SYSTEM RESET or FIRE SYSTEM RESET, depending on which event has priority.

4.7 System Trouble


Trouble Event
System or Point Trouble, electrical or mechanical faults (when no higher priority unacknowledged events exist)
• Produces a pulsed audible tone
• Turns on the trouble relay
• TROUBLE appears in the Header Bar
• TROUBLE appears in the Alert Bar as a yellow color indicator and provides Trouble event counts
• The Off Normal LED flashes yellow
• Displays TROUBLE and specific device information in the Events List
• Displays information on how to react to the event in the Informational Text Area
NOTE: If an unacknowledged, higher priority event exists, the control panel will retain the indications of the higher priority event, such as the
Graphic, audible tone, etc. The Trouble relay, flashing the system Off Normal LED and sending the trouble message to the history buffer and
printer and annunciators will still occur at the time of the event.

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Operations System Trouble

Thu 2/22/18
TROUBLE Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM

Step 1 Acknowledge each event. This is secondary text to explain what acknowledging an event means and who should do it.

FIRE ALARM UNACKNOWLEDGED TROUBLES (1)

TROUBLE-Open Circuit Thu 02/22/18


First Floor, Guest Room [Link] PM
CO ALARM TROUBLE MON NO25L01M011

SUPERVISORY
1

TROUBLE

DISABLE

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 4 Trouble Event Screen

Responding to a Trouble Event


• The Informational Text Area on the screen will indicate step by step what needs to be done to acknowledge the event.
• Tap on the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint will be highlighted in blue. A check
mark will appear next to the acknowledged event.
• BLOCK ACKNOWLEDGE allows for multiple events to be acknowledged at once.
• Investigate and correct the condition that initiated the trouble condition.

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CO Alarm Operations

4.8 CO Alarm
CO Alarm Event
• Activation of a device (detector or module) with a CO Alarm type code. (Refer to Table G.2, “Type Codes for Monitor Modules,” on
page 112)
• Produces a pulsed audible tone
• CO ALARM appears in the Header Bar
• CO ALARM illuminates in the Alert Bar as a blue color indicator and provides CO event counts
• Illuminates the yellow Off Normal LED
• Displays CO ALARM and specific device information in the Events List
• Displays information on how to react to the event in the Instructional Text Area
NOTE: If an unacknowledged, higher priority event exists, the control panel will retain the indications of the higher priority event, such as an
audible tone, etc. The flashing the CO Pre-Alarm Graphic and sending the CO Pre-Alarm message to the history buffer and printer and
annunciators will still occur at the time of the event.

Thu 2/22/18
CO ALARM Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM

Step 1 Acknowledge each event. This is secondary text to explain what acknowledging an event means and who should do it.

FIRE ALARM UNACKNOWLEDGED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (1)


1 Thu 02/22/18
CO ALARM First Floor, Guest Room
[Link] PM
CO ALARM CO MONITOR Zone Z115 (Z115) NO25L01M011

SUPERVISORY

TROUBLE

DISABLE

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 5 CO Alarm Screen

Responding to a CO Alarm Event:


• The Informational Text Area on the screen will indicate step by step what needs to be done to acknowledge and silence the event.
• Tap on the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint will be highlighted in blue. A check
mark will appear next to the acknowledged event. Once all the events have been acknowledged the blue highlight indicator will move
from the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint to the SILENCE touchpoint.
• Tap on the SILENCE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The SILENCE icon in the Alert Bar will illuminate yellow once the N16 is
silenced all silenceable outputs will turn off.
• Investigate and correct the condition that activated the CO Alarm point.
• Once all events on the N16 have been silenced the blue highlight indicator will move from the SILENCE touchpoint to the RESET
touchpoint.
• Tap the RESET touchpoint located in the Header Bar to return the N16 to normal operations.

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Operations Other Events

4.9 Other Events


Events listed as Other are as follows:
– CO Pre-Alarm (blue)
– Critical Processes (yellow)
– Security (blue)
– Pre-Alarm (red)
– Hazard/Weather Alert (Yellow)
NOTE: When more than one of these conditions have been activated, they will be listed in order of priority. CO-Pre Alarm will be listed first,
followed by Critical Processes, Security, Pre-Alarm and Hazard/Weather Alert.

Thu 2/22/18
SECURITY ALARM Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM

Step 1 Acknowledge each event. This is secondary text to explain what acknowledging an event means and who should do it.

FIRE ALARM UNACKNOWLEDGED SECURITY ALARMS(1)

SECURITY ALARM Thu 02/22/18


First Floor, Guest Room
[Link] PM
CO ALARM SECURITY L Zone Z553 (Z553) NO25L01M011

SUPERVISORY

TROUBLE

DISABLE
1

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 6 Other Event Screen

Responding to an Other Event:


• The Informational Text Area on the screen will indicate step by step what needs to be done to acknowledge and silence the event.
• Tap on the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The acknowledge touchpoint will be highlighted in blue. A check
mark will appear next to the acknowledged event.
• BLOCK ACKNOWLEDGE allows for multiple events to be acknowledged at once.
• Tap on the SILENCE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The SILENCE icon in the Alert Bar will illuminate yellow once the N16 is
silenced.
• Once all the events have been acknowledged the blue highlight indicator will move from the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint to the SILENCE
touchpoint.
• Tap RESET for a latched event.

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Supervisory Operations

4.10 Supervisory
Supervisory Event (If a fire alarm exists and alarms are silenced, a supervisory alarm will resound the panel sounder)
• Produces a warbling audible tone
• SUPERVISORY appears in the Header Bar
• SUPERVISORY illuminates on the Alert Bar as a yellow color indicator and provides Supervisory event counts
• Illuminates the yellow off normal LED
• Displays SUPERVISORY and specific device information in the Events List
• Displays information on how to react to the event in the Instructional Text Area

Thu 2/22/18
SUPERVISORY Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM

Step 1 Acknowledge each event. This is secondary text to explain what acknowledging an event means and who should do it.

FIRE ALARM UNACKNOWLEDGED SUPERVISORY (1)

SUPERVISORY Thu 02/22/18


First Floor, Guest Room
[Link] PM
CO ALARM LATCH SUPERV Zone Z392 (Z392) NO25L01M011
1

SUPERVISORY

TROUBLE

DISABLE

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 7 Supervisory Event Screen

Responding to a Supervisory event:


• The Informational Text Area on the screen will indicate step by step what needs to be done to acknowledge and silence the event.
• Tap on the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint will be highlighted in blue. A check
mark will appear next to the acknowledged event.
• Tap on the SILENCE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The SILENCE icon in the Alert Bar will illuminate yellow once the N16 is
silenced. All silenceable will turn off.
• BLOCK ACKNOWLEDGE allows for multiple events to be acknowledged at once.
• Investigate and correct the condition that activated the Supervisory point.
• Once all the events have been acknowledged the blue highlight indicator will move from the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint to the SILENCE
touchpoint.
• For a non-latching event, the N16 will return to normal once the supervisory condition is corrected.
• For a latching event, tap on the RESET touchpoint located in the Header Bar to return the N16 to normal.

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Operations Disabled Point

4.11 Disabled Point


Disabled Point Event
• Produces a pulsed audible sound
• Turns on the trouble Relay
• DISABLED appears in the Header Bar
• DISABLED illuminates in the Alert Bar as a yellow icon and indicated device event count
• Illuminates the yellow off normal LED
• Displays DISABLED and specific point information in the Screen Area
• Displays information on how to react to the event in the Informational Text Area

Thu 2/22/18
DISABLED Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM

Step 1 Acknowledge each event. This is secondary text to explain what acknowledging an event means and who should do it.

FIRE ALARM UNACKNOWLEDGED DISABLES (1)

DISABLED Thu 02/22/18


Third Floor, Storage Room [Link] PM
CO ALARM DISABLE MON NO25L01M023

SUPERVISORY

TROUBLE
1

DISABLE

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 8 Disabled Point Screen

Responding to a Disabled Point


• The Informational Text Area on the screen will indicate step by step what needs to be done to acknowledge the event.
• Tap on the ACKNOWLEDGE touchpoint located in the Header Bar. The acknowledge touchpoint will be highlighted in blue. A check
mark will appear next to the acknowledged event.
• BLOCK ACKNOWLEDGE allows for multiple events to be acknowledged at once.
• Enable the disabled point.

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Disabled Point Operations

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Section 5: Firmware Update
Firmware updates can be found at [Link]/notifier/en-us. Once the update process is compete check that the
firmware build number and file name match. This is found on the About screen and listed for each component refer to Figure 5.2, “About
Screens” for an illustration of the screens.
Note that the USB C port is not supported at this time.

5.1 Firmware Update Procedures


Tap the ABOUT touchpoint to access the system update Tue 11/03/20
screen, model information, application information, System Normal [Link]PM

boot, kernel information, M4(Co-processor) informa- Ack Silence Reset Master

tion, hardware version, database information, loop Menu - > Settings - > About -> Update

information, update loops application, serial number, FIRE ALARM Update


Select Update Type
AIO software versions and Network HS-NCM ver-
sions. The About Screen includes multiple screens with CO ALARM
a scroll bar touchpoint on the right side of each screen.
N16 Application
Tap and hold on this touchpoint to scroll up or down SUPERVISORY N16OS
between the screens. Tap the SYSTEM UPDATE touch- SLM-318 Bootloader
point to access all update capabilities. To update a spe- SLM-318 Application
TROUBLE
cific application, tap on that particular application. Tap PMB Application
on PREFORM UPDATE to complete the update. ACM-30 Application
DISABLE Restore Default Wallpaper

OTHER

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 5.1 System Update Screen


System Update The user must be logged into the Tue 11/03/20
FACP as either a level 4 or 5 User to perform a sys- System Normal [Link]PM
tem update. Move/copy the appropriate firmware Ack Silence Reset Master

update image ([Link]) to a USB A flash drive. Menu - > Settings - > About
Insert the USB A memory drive to the USB port on FIRE ALARM

the Core board (J11) of the FACP. Select from the fol- About
lowing update types: N16 APPLICATION, N16 OS, CO ALARM System Update
SLM BOOTLOADER, SLM APPLICATION, PMB APPLI- Model
CATION, ACM-30 APPLICATION and RESTORE N16
SUPERVISORY
DEFAULT WALLPAPER. Application
Version: 3.0.831.4054 Date: 9/25/2020 Time: 11:24AM
TROUBLE Boot
Version: 13.0.0 Date: 9/25/2020 Time: 7:22AM

DISABLE Kernel
Version: [Link] Date: 9/25/2020 Time: 11:24AM

M4
OTHER Version: [Link] Date: 2/27/2020 Time: 12:00AM

SIGNALS
SILENCED

NOTE: The system will copy the image to flash and reboot running the new image. Do not power down the system during this time.

Updating the N16 When updating the N16 the user should connect the flash drive with the update file on it to the N16 via the USB A port
located on the Core Board. The update for the N16 must be initiated from the either the N16 or the NCD and will require a file with a .sys
extension.
Updating the NCD When updating the NCD the user should connect the flash drive with the update file on it to the NCD via the USB A port
located on the Core Board. The update for the NCD must be initiated from either the NCD or the N16 and will require a file with a .sys
extension.

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Firmware Update Procedures Firmware Update

Update Loops Tap the UPDATE APPLICATION touch-


point to update all attached loop devices with resident
Tue 11/03/20
application software. Tap the UPDATE BOOT touch-
point to update all resident loop devices with the resi- System Normal Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM
Master
dent boot software.
Menu - > Settings - > About
Updating the SLM-318 A SLM-318 firmware update FIRE ALARM
can be imitated from the N16 or the NCD using a About
flash drive connected to the USB A port located on CO ALARM Hardware Version
the Core Board. Alternately the SLM-318 can be CORE-PCB REV: 1 DIM-PCA REV: 2
updated from VeriFire Tools. The SLM-318 firmware SUPERVISORY
Database
update will require a file with a .slmboot or .slm file Version 3.000 Date: 9/25/2020 Time: [Link]M

extension. Loop 1
TROUBLE Application Version: 1.0.67 Date: 6/02/2020 Resident Application Version: 1.0.67 Date: 6/02/20
Boot Version: 1.0.15 Date: 3/26/2020 Resident Boot Version: Not Avalible

DISABLE Update Loops


Tap the Update Application button to update all attached
loop devices with the resident application software. Tap the
Update Boot button to update all attached loop devices with
OTHER The resident boot software.

SIGNALS
SILENCED

Update Power Supplies Tap the UPDATE APPLICA- Tue 11/03/20


TION touchpoint to update all attached power supplies
with the resident application software.
System Normal Ack Silence Reset
[Link]PM
Master

Updating the PMB A PMB firmware update can be Menu - > Settings - > About
initiated from the N16 or the NCD using a flash drive FIRE ALARM

connected to the USB A port located on the Core About


Board. Alternately, the PMB can be updated via Veri- CO ALARM
Power Supply 1
Fire Tools. The PMB firmware update will require a Application Version: 1.0.12 Date 5/29/2020 Resident Application Version: 1.0.12 Date: 5/29/2020
.pmb file extension. SUPERVISORY
Update Power Supplies
AIO Software Versions Tap the AIO Software Ver- Tap the Update Application button to update all attached
sions touchpoint to view connected AIO devices on TROUBLE power supplies with the resident application software

both the internal and external AIO bus. Tap the Resi- Serial Number
SNB0000013
dent Version touchpoint to view connected AIO DISABLE
devices resident application version. Tap the UPDATE AIO Software Versions
(relevant connected AIO device) touchpoint to update OTHER Network: HS-NCM
Version: 30.10.006 Date: 6/30/2015 Time: 9:13AM
all connected AIO devices of that particular type.
SIGNALS
SILENCED

Figure 5.2 About Screens

CAUTION: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE


! THE ACM-30 FIRMWARE MUST BE UPDATED BEFORE UPDATING THE N16 OR NCD FIRMWARE.
Updating the ACM-30 The ACM-30 firmware update can be initiated from the N16 or NCD. Alternately, the ACM-30 can be updated via
VeriFire Tools. The ACM-30 firmware update will require a .acm30 file extension.

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Section 6: Testing/Maintenance
When installation and programming is finished, conduct a complete operational test on the entire installation to verify compliance with
applicable NFPA standards. Testing should be conducted by a factory-trained fire alarm technician in the presence of a representative of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction and the owner’s representative. Follow procedures outlined in NFPA Standard 72’s section on Inspection,
Testing and Maintenance.

NOTE: Use 0 (zero) ohm impedance when testing wire-to-wire faults

CAUTION: ZONE DISABLE/ENABLE


WHEN A ZONE IS DISABLED, ANY INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES MAPPED TO THE ZONE ARE DISABLED IF THE ZONE
IS THE POINT’S PRIMARY ZONE. (THE PRIMARY ZONE IS THE ZONE IN THE FIRST POSITION OF THE ZONE
MAP.)WHEN A DISABLED OUTPUT IS ENABLED, IT WILL BE AFFECTED BY CONDITIONS PRE-EXISTING IN THE
SYSTEM. WHEN A CONDITION EXISTS IN THE SYSTEM THAT WOULD NORMALLY TURN THE OUTPUT ON, THE
OUTPUT WILL TURN ON WHEN IT IS ENABLED.
Disable/Enable Points or Zones: Points or zones can be disabled for testing or maintenance via the Point Information Menu in VeriFire
Tools. Refer to VeriFire Tools help files for more information.
Disable/Enable: Choose enable or disable to either enable or disable an installed, programmed point or enable a previously disabled point.
Group Zone Disable: Disabling a general zone will disable all devices with that zone programmed in the first zone map position.
When a point associated with a FAAST device is disabled, all 5 detector addresses programmed for the device will be disabled.

6.1 Periodic Testing and Service


Periodic testing and servicing of the control panel, all initiating and notification devices and any other associated equipment is essential to
ensure proper and reliable operation. Test and service the control panel according to the schedules and procedures outlined in the following
documents:
• NFPA Standard 72’s section on Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.
• Service manuals and instructions for the peripheral devices installed in the system. Correct any trouble condition or malfunction
immediately.
• Drill: Use the Drill Participation Setting to activate all silenceable outputs and NACs. Press and hold the Drill key for 2 seconds. During
a drill the panel will turn on all silenceable NACs and sends a Manual Evacuate message to the History Buffer and installed printers.
• Lamp Test: Use the Lamp Test function to test the control panel LEDs and panel sounder. Activated through the GUI. The panel will
light all control panel LEDs, turn on the panel sounder and light all segments of the Graphic Display.

6.2 Operational Checks


Before proceeding: a) notify the fire department and the central alarm receiving station if transmitting alarm conditions; b) notify facility
personnel of the test so that alarm sounding devices are disregarded during the test period; and c) when necessary, disable activation of alarm
notification appliances and speakers to prevent their sounding.
• Check that the green POWER LED is illuminated.
• Check that the off normal LED is off, that there are no active events on the system and that there are no active alert bar indicators.
• Tap the LAMP TEST touchpoint to turn on all pixels on the screen. This will illuminate the entire screen as well as the AC Power and Off
Normal LED for approximately four seconds. During this time a tone will sound. A black spot on the screen will indicate that a pixel is
out. Verify that all LEDs and all Graphic Display segments work.
• Activate an Initiating Device Circuit using an alarm initiating device or an addressable initiating device on the SLC and check that all
programmed active notification appliances function. Reset the alarm initiating device, the control panel and any other associated
equipment. In voice alarm applications, confirm that the proper tone(s) and/or messages sound during alarm conditions. Select the
paging function and confirm that the message can be heard in the affected fire zones. Repeat the above step with each Initiating Device
Circuit and each addressable device.
• On systems equipped with a fire fighter’s telephone circuit, make a call from a telephone circuit and confirm a ring tone. Answer the
call and confirm communication with the incoming caller. End the call and repeat for each telephone circuit in the system.
• Remove AC power, activate an Initiating Device Circuit through an alarm initiating device or an addressable initiating device on the
SLC and check that programmed active notification appliances sound and alarm indicators illuminate. Measure the battery voltage with
notification appliances active. Replace any battery with a terminal voltage less than 21.6 VDC and reapply AC Power.
NOTE: The battery test requires fully charged batteries. If batteries are new or discharged due to a recent power outage, allow the batteries to
charge for 48 hours before testing.

• Return all circuits to their pretest condition.


• Check that the off normal LED is off and the green POWER LED is on.
• Notify fire, central station and/or building personnel when you finish testing the system.

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Battery Checks and Maintenance Testing/Maintenance

.
Step 1. Disconnect the SLC channel B (Out) and SLC channel A (Return) at the control panel.
Step 2. Measure and record the resistance at SLC Out.
Step 3. Measure and record the resistance at SLC Return.

The minimum resistance is the lesser of two and three.

STEP 2 STEP 3

SLC Out
SLC Out

SLC Return

SLC Return

Figure 6.1 Measuring DC Resistance on an Unpopulated SLC Loop

6.3 Battery Checks and Maintenance


Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid batteries used in the system do not require the addition of water or electrolyte. These batteries are charged
and maintained in a fully charged state by the main power supply’s charger during normal system operation. A discharged battery typically
reaches the voltage of 27.6 VDC within 48 hours; the charge rate depends on the battery size (1 amp for 7-26AH, 2 amps for 33-55AH,
4.25A for 100AH).
Sealed lead-acid batteries must be replaced within at most 5 years from their date of manufacture. Minimal replacement battery capacity
appears on the control panel marking label. Immediately replace a leaking or damaged battery. Replacement batteries are available from the
manufacturer.

WARNING: SULFURIC ACID


! BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO THE SKIN AND EYES AND DAMAGE
TO FABRICS.
If a battery leaks and contact is made with the Sulfuric Acid, immediately flush skin and/or eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Water and
household baking soda provides a good neutralizing solution for Sulfuric Acid.
• If Sulfuric Acid gets into eyes, seek immediate medical attention.
• Ensure proper handling of the battery to prevent short circuits.
• Take care to avoid accidental shorting of the leads from uninsulated work benches and items such as tools, bracelets, rings and coins.

WARNING: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE


! SHORTING THE BATTERY LEADS CAN DAMAGE THE BATTERY, THE EQUIPMENT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY TO
PERSONNEL.

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Appendix A: Electrical Specifications
A.1 Operating Power
2.5A @ 120V or 1.25 A @ 240 V, 50/60 Hz (primary power source) and 24 VDC battery (standby power source).

A.1.1 External Power Sources


Additional power can be provided via auxiliary power +24 VDC power supplies that are UL/ULC-listed for fire protective service. For addi-
tional information on connecting auxiliary power supplies, follow connection procedures specified in the auxiliary power supply manual.

Max. AH Max. Alarm Max. Standby


AC Voltage AC Current Max. Standby Current Max. Alarm Duration
Capacity Current Time
N/A N/A
120VAC, 50/60 Hz 2.5A Refer to Table A.3,
26 “Maximum Battery Standby 5 minutes standard,
55 Loads for 24 Hour Standby 8.5 A 24 hours 15 minutes for emergency
on the PMB Power Supply,” voice/alarm communications
240VAC, 50/60 Hz 1.25A systems.
100 on page 86.
30 minutes-Future use

Table A.1 System Power

Accessories/Subassemblies/Networked panels Maximum System Capacity


Monitor and Control Modules 159 per loop, up to 1,590 total in FlashScan; 99 per loop, up to 990 in CLIP
Detectors 159 per loop, up to 1,590 total in FlashScan; 99 per loop, up to 990 in CLIP
Signaling Line Circuits (SLC) 10
N16 Fire Alarm Control Panel High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net - 200 Nodes
Noti•Fire•Net - 103 Nodes. 54 nodes when DVC is used in network paging.

Table A.2 System Size


Batteries provide +24 VDC secondary (backup) power. Batteries can be installed in the fire panel cabinet or in an optional battery backbox.
All wiring must be encased in conduit. A secondary power source is required to support the system during primary AC loss.

NOTE: If using multiple power supplies with one set of batteries, refer to the PMB-AUX power supply manual for connection requirements.

NOTE: When disabling the battery charger on the PMB Power Supply, the batteries must be shared with a UL 864 compliant, supervised power
supply capable of charging batteries with a charger voltage not to exceed 29VDC.

Alarm Time
Battery Capacity
5 10 15 20 30
7 0.118 0.089 N/A N/A N/A
12 0.285 0.255 0.225 0.196 0.136
18 0.485 0.455 0.425 0.396 0.336
26 0.752 0.722 0.692 0.662 0.603
33 0.985 0.955 0.925 0.896 0.836
75 2.385 2.355 2.325 2.296 2.236
100 3.218 3.189 3.159 3.129 3.069

Table A.3 Maximum Battery Standby Loads for 24 Hour Standby on the PMB Power Supply

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SLC Loops Electrical Specifications

A.2 SLC Loops

Terminal Description Specification


Block/Connecti
on
TB1 SLC Connection 24VDC
Alarm 210mA
Class B/A/X
Standby 159mA
Power Limited
Supervised
50 ohms Maximum
J3 CLP Board Connection • Carry RS-485 data and internal 24V power to the SLM-318 loop cards and the core board on the N16
CPU assembly
• PMB power supplies use only the RS-485 data
J4 CLP/PMB Board • Carry RS-485 data and internal 24V power to the SLM-318 loop cards and the core board on the N16
Connection CPU assembly
• PMB power supplies use only the RS-485 data

Table A.4 SLM-318 Connections


Listed below are specifications for a Signaling Line Circuit loop. Refer to the SLC Wiring Manual for more detailed specifications and spe-
cific device listings:
Item Value
Voltage 24 VDC nominal, 27.6 VDC maximum
Maximum length The maximum wiring distance of an SLC using 12 AWG (3.25 mm2) twisted-pair wire is 12,500 ft. (3810 m).
Note: Refer to Appendix A.4 “Wire Requirements” for limitations.
Maximum current Standby 159mA, Alarm 210mA, (power limited)

Maximum resistance 50 ohms (supervised and power-limited). For additional notes on SLC resistance values, see Section 6.2
“Operational Checks”.

A.3 Notification Appliance Circuits


The N16 includes a PMB power supply which contains four power limited class 2 notification appliance circuits rate at 24VDC, 1.5A. If
additional NACs are needed the PMB-AUX can be added, each providing four more NACs.
Special applications Class A/B NAC power, Class D door holder power, special applications Class A/B aux power, UZC
24VDC, 150mA Regulated Class A/B NAC power
2.8 ohm max line impedance

A.4 Wire Requirements


Each type of circuit within the Fire Alarm Control System requires use of a specific wire type to ensure proper circuit operation. The wire
gauge of a particular circuit depends on the length of that circuit and the current traveling through it. Use the table below to determine the
specific wiring requirements for each circuit.
Compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Department of Communication regulations on electrical
energy radiation requires the following: Use twisted-pair shielded wire for any non-SLC-loop wiring entering or exiting the cabinet that is
not enclosed in conduit. Use twisted-pair unshielded wiring for SLC-loop wiring.

NOTE: If running an SLC in conduit with Notification Appliance Circuits, you can reduce problems by exclusively using electronic sounders
(such as the MA/SS-24 Series) instead of more electronically noisy notification appliances (such as electromechanical bells or horns).

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Electrical Specifications Wire Requirements

Distance
Circuit Type Circuit Function Wire Requirements Typical Wire Type
(feet/meters)
SLC Connects to intelligent and Twisted-unshielded pair, 12 to 18 AWG 12,500 ft (3,810 m) 12 AWG (3.31 mm2)
(power limited) addressable modules. (3.25 to 0.75mm2). 50 ohms, maximum 9,500 ft. (2,895.6 m) 14 AWG (2.08 mm2)
per length of Style 6 & 7 loops. 50 ohms 6,000 ft. (1,828.8 m) 16 AWG (1.31 mm2)
per branch maximum for Style 4 loop. 3,700 ft. (1,127.76 m) 18 AWG (0.82 mm2)
or Twisted-shielded pair. 5,000 ft (1524 m) 12 to 16 AWG (3.31
NOTE: mm2 to 1.31 mm2)
• Shields must be isolated from ground. 3,700 ft. (1,127.76 m) 18 AWG (0.82 mm2)
• Shields should be broken at each
device.
or Untwisted, unshielded wire, in conduit or 5,000 ft (1524 m) 12 to 16 AWG (3.31
outside of conduit. mm2 to 1.31 mm2)
3,700 ft. (1,127.76 m) 18 AWG (0.82 mm2)
NOTE: Maximum total capacitance for all
SLC wiring (both between conductors and
from any conductor to ground) should not
exceed 0.5 microfarads
CLP Connection Carry RS-485 data and internal
24V power to the SLM-318 loop
cards and the core board on the
N16 CPU assembly
PMB power supplies use only the
RS-485 data

AIO External Connection A maximum of 80 annunciator Characteristic impedance: 120 ohms


(Supervised return) devices can be connected to the Long line resistance: 100 ohms
(Power-limited Class 2) system. Up to 10 annunciators
can be configured as routers,
each supporting 15 additional
annunciators

AIO Internal Connection A maximum of 80 annunciator Characteristic impedance: 120 ohms


(Supervised) devices can be connected to the Must be within 20ft of panel
(Power-limited Class 2) system. Up to 10 annunciators Must be in same room as panel
can be configured as routers, Cable must be in conduit
each supporting 15 additional
annunciators

IDC FMM-1, FMM-101 (power limited) 12-18 AWG 12 to 18 AWG


Initiating Device Circuit Maximum circuit resistance is 20 ohms. (3.31 to 0.82 mm2)
NAC FCM-1 (power limited) 12-18 AWG. MPS-24A: At alarm current To meet 1.2 V drop, or 12 to 18 AWG
Notification Appliance level, no more than a 1.2 V drop at the sized to provide the (3.31 to 0.82 mm2)
Circuit end of the circuit, or sized to provide the minimum rated operating
minimum rated operating voltage of the voltage of the appliances
appliances used. used.
24 VDC Power Runs To TM-4 Transmitter, Annunciator 12-18 AWG. Size wire so that no more To meet 1.2 volt drop 12 to 18 AWG
(power-limited) and FCM-1 modules than 1.2 V drop across wire run from (3.31 to 0.82 mm2)
supply source to end of any branch.
CHG-120 External battery charger 12 AWG in conduit 20 ft (6.1 m) 12 AWG
maximum (3.31 mm2)

Table A.5 Wire Requirements


Relay Output circuits are “Common” 30VDC, 2A.
Power output circuits: TB7 on the N16 Core Board draws power from primary, secondary and external sources to pass +24 VDC power to
devices within the same enclosure as the CPU. If those devices have outputs, the outputs must be power-limited. Power rating is determined
by the power source(s).

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Appendix B: Intelligent Sensing Applications
B.1 Intelligent Sensing Overview
Intelligent Sensing is a set of software algorithms that provide the N16 with industry-leading smoke detection capability. The user can pro-
gram Intelligent Sensing functions on a global or on a per-detector basis.

Topic Page

Intelligent Sensing features – Descriptions of Intelligent Sensing features, such as Drift Compensation, Sensitivity Adjust,
programmable on a per-detector basis.
Pre-Alarm – Alert and Action settings, programming (global settings).

Detector Sensitivity Settings – Pre-Alarm and Alarm sensitivity settings for photo, ion, laser and multi-sensor detectors programmable
on a per-detector basis.
Detector Maintenance Features – Instructions for viewing and printing detector maintenance information.

B.2 Intelligent Sensing Features


Intelligent Sensing features include the following:
• Drift Compensation and Smoothing
• Maintenance Warnings - Three Levels
• Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm
• Detector Sensitivity
• Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing
B.2.1 Drift Compensation and Smoothing
Drift compensation uses algorithms (U.S. patent pending) that identify and compensate for long-term changes in the analog readings from
each smoke detector. (Typically, dirt and dust accumulation inside the smoke chamber causes long-term changes in detector readings.) Drift
compensation does the following:
• Allows a detector to retain its original ability to detect actual smoke and resist false alarms, even as dirt and dust accumulates.
• Reduces maintenance requirements by allowing the control panel to automatically perform the periodic sensitivity measurements
required by NFPA Standard 72.
The software also provides smoothing filters to remove transient noise signals, usually caused by electrical interference. Different smoothing
algorithms are used, depending on the sensitivity selection of each detector. Refer toTable B.2, “Detector Sensitivity Settings,” on page 94
for more information on detector sensitivity levels.
A graphic representation of a detector analog reading using drift compensation and smoothing

Alarm Level

Without Compensation

Analog
Reading With Compensation and Smoothing

Figure B.1 Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm Level

B.2.2 Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels


The software determines when the drift compensation for a detector reaches an unacceptable level that can compromise detector perfor-
mance. When a detector reaches an unacceptable level, the control panel indicates a maintenance warning. The table below summarizes the
three levels of Intelligent Sensing maintenance warnings:

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Detector Compensation Percentage Range


Detector Trouble Message Indicates Ion Photo or Laser
Photo with Heat
N/A Compensation is within acceptable range. 6 - 80 6 - 45 3 - 50

LOW THRESHOLD A hardware problem in the detector. 0-5 0-5 0-2


MAINTENANCE REQ Dust accumulation that is near but below the allowed limit. 92 - 99 92 - 99 83 - 99
The Maintenance Required is an alert level that indicates the
need for maintenance before the performance of the detector
is compromised.
[Link] Dust accumulation above the allowed limit. 100 100 100

Table B.1 Definitions of Intelligent Sensing Maintenance Levels


A graphic representation of the maintenance levels:

DIRTY
[Link]

MAINTENANCE REQ
Acceptable
Range

LOW THRESHOLD
Low
Value

Figure B.2 Diagram of Maintenance Levels

B.2.3 Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm


You can set each detector, except FST-851/751 (Heat), for Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm (PA=1). In this Self-Optimizing mode,
the software measures the normal peak analog readings and sets the Pre-Alarm level just above these normal peaks. This
allows extremely sensitive Pre-Alarm capability with reasonable protection against non-fire signals. The figure below shows a
graphical representation of the Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm level:

Prealarm Threshold

Analog
[Link]

Reading

Time (days)

Figure B.3 Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm Level

B.2.4 Detector Sensitivity


The control panel provides nine Sensitivity Levels for alarm detection and pre-alarm as follows:
• Alarm Sensitivity Levels You can select the sensitivity of a detector from 1-9 (1=highest sensitivity; 9=lowest sensitivity).

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Intelligent Sensing Applications Pre-Alarm

• Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Levels You can select one of nine levels from 1 to 9 (0=no Pre-Alarm, 1=self-optimizing, 2=highest
sensitivity, 9=lowest sensitivity). You can set Pre-Alarm operation to Action (latching) or Alert (non-latching) and to activate Special
Zones.
You can set the sensitivity levels as fixed or programmed for day and night operation.
A sample sensitivity window for a laser detector:

2.1%

OBSCURATION (% PER FOOT)


2.0% 2.0% Alarm Selection 9
1.5% 1.5% Alarm Selection 8 1.5% Pre-Alarm 9
1.0% 1.0% Alarm Selection 7 1.00% Pre-Alarm 8
0.7% 0.7% Pre-Alarm 7
0.5% 0.5% Alarm Selection 6 0.5% Pre-Alarm 6
0.2% 0.2% Alarm Selection 5 0.2% Pre-Alarm 5
0.1% 0.1% Alarm Selection 4 0.1% Pre-Alarm 4
0.05% 0.05% Alarm Selection 3 0.05% Pre-Alarm 3
0.03% Alarm Selection 2
SAMPLE 0.02% Alarm Selection 1 0.02% Pre-Alarm 2
SENSITIVITY
Self Adjust 1
WINDOW, laser detector

Figure B.4 Sample Sensitivity Levels for a FlashScan View Laser Detector

B.2.5 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing


Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing is the ability of a smoke detector to consider readings from nearby detectors in making alarm or
pre-alarm decisions. Each detector can include up to two other detectors in its decision. Without statistical sacrifice in the ability to resist
false alarms, Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing allows a detector to increase its sensitivity to actual smoke by a factor of almost 2 to 1. Ion,
photo and laser detector types can participate. Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing also allows the combination of ionization with photoelec-
tric technology in reaching an alarm decision. The figure below shows a graph representing Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing:

Combined

Alarm
SMOKE OBSCURATION

3 Sensors

Time (minutes)

Figure B.5 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

B.3 Pre-Alarm
B.3.1 Definition
The Pre-Alarm function is a programmable option which determines the system’s response to real-time detector sensing values
above the programmed setting. Use the Pre-Alarm function to get an early warning of incipient or potential fire conditions.
There are two levels of Pre-Alarm:
• Alert (Refer to “Alert Level” below)
• Action (Refer to “Action Level” below)
Alert and Action Pre-Alarm settings are set with point programming. Unique Pre-Alarm sensitivity levels (PA) for individual
detectors are listed in Appendix B.4, “Detector Sensitivity Settings”, on page 93.

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The LEDs on detectors polled in FlashScan mode will light steady green when in pre-alarm.

B.3.2 Alert Level


Alert Functions
The control panel software, in addition to checking for alarm levels, checks for Pre-Alarm thresholds for each addressable,
intelligent smoke detector programmed for Pre-Alarm. If a detector’s real-time sensing level exceeds the programmed Alert
threshold, the control panel indicates a Pre-Alarm condition for the detector. The control panel does the following functions
when a detector reaches pre-alarm level:
• The Pre-Alarm message is sent to the History buffer and to installed printers. The message is sent (and time stamped) at
the time that it first occurred. This historical data could provide valuable information about the progress of a fire.
• The PRE-ALARM LED flashes and the panel sounder pulses until acknowledged.
• Zone Z000 (general alarm) or any other zone and the System Trouble and System Alarm relays do not activate.
• The Pre-Alarm indication for this detector will restore automatically to normal if its obscuration reading drops below
pre-alarm level.
• A subsequent alarm for this detector also clears the Pre-Alarm indication.

B.3.3 Action Level


Action Functions
If you program a detector for Action Pre-Alarm and the detector reaches a level that exceeds the programmed Pre-Alarm level,
the control panel indicates an Action condition. The control panel does the following functions when a detector reaches the
programmed pre-alarm level:
• The Action message is sent to the History buffer and installed printers. The message is sent (and time stamped) only at
the time that it first occurred. This historical data could provide valuable information about the progress of a fire.
• The PRE-ALARM LED and panel sounder pulse until acknowledged.
• The zone that is in the tenth position of the zone map for this detector activates. The tenth zone is the right-most entry
on line two of the detector zone map list in the Point Programming screen. The tenth zone can be used to control
functions of a detector or group of detectors once the pre-alarm level is reached. Tenth zone activations also allow ACS
annunciation by a detector or group of detectors in Action Pre-Alarm condition.
• Zone Z000 (general alarm) or any other zone and the System Trouble and System Alarm relays do not activate.
• The Pre-Alarm condition and the zone programmed will latch until system reset, even if the obscuration reading drops
below the pre-alarm level.
• A subsequent alarm condition for this detector clears the Action indication from the LCD display alarm list.

B.4 Detector Sensitivity Settings


How to Select Pre-Alarm and Alarm Sensitivity
Each detector provides a host of selectable intelligent options. The control panel provides nine levels of Pre-Alarm (PA:1–
PA:9) and Alarm (AL:1–AL:9) in percent per foot obscuration:
• PA:0 no Pre-Alarm selection.
• PA:1 the self-optimizing setting where the control panel selects a suitable Pre-Alarm level for a detector.
• PA:2–PA:9 the detector Pre-Alarm sensitivity level - with PA:2 the most sensitive and PA:9 the least sensitive.
• AL:1–AL:9 the detector Alarm sensitivity level - with AL:1 the most sensitive and AL:9 the least sensitive.

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Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Pre-Alarm


Photo Electric AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto
SMOKE (PHOTO) AL:2=0.73 % PA:2=0.30 %
(See note *) AL:3=0.96 % PA:3=0.47 %
AL:4=1.19 % PA:4=0.64 %
AL:5=1.43 % PA:5=0.81 %
AL:6=1.66 % PA:6=0.99 %
AL:7=1.89 % PA:7=1.16 %
AL:8=2.12 %~ PA:8=1.33 %~
AL:9=2.35 % PA:9=1.50 %
Ion AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto
SMOKE (ION) AL:2=0.75 % PA:2=0.40 %
(See notes * , ** , and †) AL:3=1.00 % PA:3=0.50 %
AL:4=1.25 % PA:4=0.75 %
AL:5=1.50 % PA:5=1.00 %
AL:6=1.75 %~ PA:6=1.25 %~
AL:7=2.00 % PA:7=1.50 %
AL:8=2.25 % PA:8=1.75 %
AL:9=2.50 % PA:9=2.00 %
FlashScan Laser‡ AL:1=0.02 % PA:1=Auto
(See Note ** ) AL:2=0.03 % PA:2=0.02 %
AL:3=0.05 % PA:3=0.05 %
AL:4=0.10 % PA:4=0.10 %
AL:5=0.20 % PA:5=0.20 %
AL:6=0.50 %~ PA:6=0.50 %~
AL:7=1.00 % PA:7=0.70 %
AL:8=1.50 % PA:8=1.00 %
AL:9=2.00 % PA:9=1.50 %
Acclimate Alarm (CLIP)
Multi-Sensor AL:1=0.50 % AL:1=1.00 % PA:1=0.50 %
See Note †† ) AL:2=1.00 % AL:2=1.00 % PA:2=1.00 %
AL:3=1.00 to 2.00 % AL:3=1.00 to 2.00 % PA:3=1.00 %
AL:4=2.00 % AL:4=2.00 % PA:4=1.00 to 2.00 %
AL:5=2.00 to 3.00 %~ AL:5=2.00 to 4.00 %~ PA:5=1.00 to 2.00 %~
AL:6=3.00 % AL:6=2.00 to 4.00 % PA:6=2.00 %
AL:7=3.00 to 4.00 % AL:7=2.00 to 4.00 % PA:7=2.00 %
AL:8=4.00 % AL:8=4.00 % PA:8=2.00 to 3.00 %
AL:9=thermal 135oF AL:9=4.00 % PA:9=2.00 to 3.00 %
Heat (Adjustable Threshold) AL:1=43°C PA:1=40°C
AL:2=57°C PA:2=43°C
AL:3=63°C~ PA:3=57°C~
AL:4=68°C PA:4=65°C
AL:5=74°C PA:5=70°C
AL:6=88°C PA:6=75°C
AL:7=88°C PA:7=75°C
AL:8=88°C PA:8=75°C
AL:9=88°C PA:9=75°C
Beam AL:1=25% PA:1=50%
(See Note ‡‡ ) AL:2=30% PA:2=55%
AL:3=40% PA:3=60%
AL:4=50% PA:4=65%
AL:5=30 - 50% PA:5=70%
AL:6=40 - 50% PA:6=75%
PA:7=80%
PA:8=85%
PA:9=90%
Intelliquad FSC-851 AL:1= 1% PA:1= 1%
(See Note ***) AL:2= 2% PA:2= 2%
AL:3= 3% PA:3= 3%
AL:4= 3% w/ 10 minute PA:4= 3% w/ 10 minute
confirmation period**** confirmation period
AL:5= 4% w/ 10 minute PA:5= 4% w/ 10 minute
confirmation period confirmation period
AL:6= Thermal 135°F PA:6= Thermal 135°F

Table B.2 Detector Sensitivity Settings (1 of 2)

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Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Pre-Alarm


Photo/CO AL:1=1% PA:1=1%
AL:2=2% PA:2=2%
AL:3=3% PA:3=3%
AL:4=3% with a 10 minute PA:4=3% with a 10 minute
confirmation period**** confirmation period
AL:5=4% with a 10 minute PA:5=4% with a 10 minute
confirmation period confirmation period
AL:6=Thermal 135°F PA:6=Thermal 135°F
~Signifies the factory default setting.

Table B.2 Detector Sensitivity Settings (2 of 2)


* Detectors are suitable for open area protection within the listed air velocity range. Typically, this range is 0 - 4,000 ft/min for photoelectric
detectors and 0 - 1,200 ft/min for ionization detectors. Be sure to confirm this range before installing the detector by referring to the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
† For ION detectors installed in Canada: Use only an alarm sensitivity setting of AL=1, AL=2 or AL=3.
‡ 1% max. on CLIP. Larger figures may display.
** The use of alarm sensitivities below 0.50% obscuration per foot requires a 90 day test to ensure that the environment for the detectors is suitable for the
higher sensitivity setting.
†† For Acclimate detectors installed in Canada: Use only the alarm settings of AL:1 or AL:2.
‡‡ Refer to the beam detector manual to determine the alarm settings: they are a function of the distance between the detector and its reflector.
There is no Prealarm for beam detectors in CLIP mode.
*** AL:6 and PA:6 are not available in CLIP mode.
****Within the 10 minute signature confirmation delay period, if there is a detection of another fire signature (Carbon Monoxide, Infrared
or Thermal) it overrides the 10 minute confirmation time.

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Appendix C: Special Zone Outputs
C.1 Service Mode
The N16 can be accessed remotely for a remote communication session- requires FACP to be in service mode. Technician required on site

C.2 Presignal
Purpose
Presignal is a feature that initially causes alarm signals to only sound in specific areas, monitored by qualified persons. This allows delay of
the alarm up to 180 seconds after the start of alarm processing. The control panel Presignal feature provides two selections:
• A Presignal Delay Timer (1:00 to 3:00 minutes) that delays activation of all outputs with a CBE that includes Special Zone ZF0.
An illustration of Presignal timing.
Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 s)

PAS (15 s)

If PAS=Y, alarm activates


outputs if not acknowledged
Initial alarm Alarm activates outputs, if the
annunciation control panel is not reset

Figure C.1 Presignal Time

The control panel delays activation of outputs containing ZF0 in their zone maps for all alarm initiating devices that contain ZF0 in their
CBE list. A subsequent alarm will abort the Presignal Delay Timer and execute CBE lists.
Notes on using ZF0
• The Presignal Delay timer countdown can be stopped by pressing the SYSTEM RESET key before the timer expires.
• Program zone ZF0 to participating inputs and outputs.
Restrictions on using ZF0
• Do not include ZF0 in the CBE list for any monitor module that connects to a device other than an automatic fire detector.

C.2.1 Selecting Presignal Outputs


Presignal
The Presignal Delay Timer can be set to a value between 60 and 180 seconds. A Presignal Delay Timer does not apply to the following:
• System Alarm relay
• TM-4 polarity reversal alarm output
• TM-4 municipal box output
• CGW-MB
• CLSS-Gateway
• HON-CGW-DACT

C.3 Drill
What is Drill?
Drill is a feature that customizes drill activations, allowing only specific devices on the N16 to activate when a local or network Drill is per-
formed. Each output must be checked to participate in drill in VeriFire Tools. These devices require the drill zone (Special Function Zone 11)
to be added to the zone mapping of each point. ZF11 When the drill touchpoint is tapped or drill is performed, ZF11 will go active. ZF11 will
go to normal after a 5 second delay.

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Appendix D: CBE Zones and Equations
CBE (Control-By-Event) is a software function that provides a means to program a variety of output responses based on various initiating
events. The control panel operates CBE through lists of zones. A zone becomes listed when it is added to a point’s zone map through point
programming.
• Each input point (detector, monitor module) can list up to ten zones. Allowable zone types are general zone, releasing zone and
special zone.
• Each output point (control module) can list up to ten zones. Allowable zone types are general zone, logic zone, releasing zone,
special zone and trouble zone.
• Output points can list zone Z000 (general alarm). Non-Alarm or Supervisory points do not activate zone Z000 (general alarm).
Networked CBE, or CCBE (Cooperative Control-By-Event), provides CBE initiating-event/output-response relationships over the network
through general, logic and/or trouble zones. One of these zones, programmed into the zone maps of points on this panel and points on other
nodes, will create network cause-and-effect relationships based on the type and content of the zone.

D.1 Zones
There are four types of zones that may be listed to a point for CBE purposes.
Zone Type Description/Function

General Zone A general zone is used to link input and output devices. When an input device activates, any general zone in its zone map will be
active and any output device that has an active general zone in its map will be active. General zones can be used as arguments
in logic equations.
Zone Z000 is a general alarm zone: those points listing Z000 in their zone map participate in a general alarm.
The panel will support up to 1000 general zones, designated as Z0 through Z999. General zones can be used in CCBE
applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.

Logic Zone A logic zone consists of a logic equation. Whenever the logic equation becomes true, all output points mapped to the logic zone
will activate.
The panel will support up to 1000 logic zones, designated as ZL1 through ZL1000. Logic zones can be used in CCBE
applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.

Trouble Zone A trouble zone consists of a trouble equation. Whenever the trouble equation becomes true, all output points mapped to the
trouble zone will activate.
The panel will support up to one hundred trouble zones, designated as ZT001 through ZT100. Trouble zones can be used in
CCBE applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.
NOTE: Trouble zones can be used only in CCBE applications between NFS2-3030, NFS-3030 and NFS-640 FACPs. Trouble zones will not
activate with other combinations.

Releasing Zone A releasing zone is used to control a releasing operation.


The panel will support up to ten releasing zones, designated as ZR00 through ZR09.

Table D.1 CBE Zone Types

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Special Zone ZF0 An output participates in Presignal with this special zone in its zone map.

ZF1 (Trouble less AC) An output programmed to turn on/off if a system trouble - other than an AC power loss - occurs.

ZF2 (AC Trouble) An output programmed to turn on/off if an AC power loss or a brownout condition occurs.

ZF3 (Security) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Security input activates.

ZF4 (Supervisory) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Supervisory input activates.

ZF5 Alternate Sensitivity An input programmed to switch from the active detector alarm sensitivities to the alternate alarm
Activation sensitivities when a non-fire point with ZF5 in its CBE activates.

ZF6 Plant Isolate special zone for Australian Mode. When the Plant Isolate button is pressed, ZF6 will
toggle between Normal and Active.

ZF7 Drill for Australian Mode. In the event of a drill activation, ZF7 will activate and will remain active until
a reset is performed on the fire panel.

ZF9 An output programmed to turn on/off if a PreAlarm is active (ALERT, ACTION).

ZF10 Any detector or module in alarm verification will activate this zone.

ZF11 When the drill (alarm signal for Canadian applications) key is pushed or drill/alarm signal is
performed, ZF11 will go active. ZF11 will go to normal after a 5 second delay.

ZF12 When the acknowledge key is pushed, or a block or event acknowledge is performed, ZF12 will go
active. After a five-second delay, ZF12 will go to normal.

ZF13 When the signal silence key is pushed or a signal silence is performed, ZF13 will go active. After a
five-second delay, ZF13 will go to normal.

ZF14 When the system reset key is pushed or a system reset is performed, ZF14 will go active. After a ten-
second delay, ZF14 will go to normal.

ZF15 When there are disabled events present in the system, ZF15 will be set to active. When all disabled
events have cleared, the state of ZF15 will go to normal.

ZF16 Drill Zone (Alarm Signal Zone for Canadian applications). This zone used when Drill/Alarm Signal
Mode is set to Custom. When a drill/alarm signal is performed on the fire panel, ZF16 will be set to
active. ZF16 will return to normal following a system reset.

ZF17 Signal Silence for Australian Mode operations. When a signal silence is performed, ZF17 will go
active and will remain active until a System Reset is performed. The special zone will only function
when Australian Mode is enabled.

ZF18 CO Alarm. When a CO Alarm is present, ZF18 will activate.

ZF19 CO Pre-Alarm. When a CO Pre-Alarm is present, ZF19 will activate.

ZF20 When an mass notification alarm occurs on the fire panel, ZF20 will go active. If mass notification
events have priority over fire, network nodes MN mapped to the fire panel (via VeriFire Tools) will
suppress any active fire events. ZF20 will remain active until a system reset is performed and the MN
alarm is cleared

ZF21 When a mass notification supervisory event occurs, ZF21 will activate. ZF21 will remain active until
the MN Supervisory condition is cleared. If the supervisory is latched, a system reset will need to be
performed to clear the condition.

ZF22 When a mass notification trouble occurs on the fire panel, ZF22 will activate. ZF22 will remain active
until the MN trouble is cleared

ZF36 With DCC enabled: If the panel or an LCD-160 connected to the panel is in control of the network
(Control Active LED illuminated), ZF36 for the panel will activate. ZF36 will remain active until a
different node on the network is given control.
For Canadian Applications: If an LCD-160 is connected to the NFS2-3030 and DCC is enabled, local control
should be disabled.

ZF37 Automatic Alarm Signal Activation Timer. ZF37 will activate when the first (alert) stage of Two-Stage
notification has begun and will remain active until the duration of the first stage is complete (3 or 5
minute timer has expired) or canceled (signal silence or system reset performed).

ZF38 Second Stage. ZF38 will activate when the second stage (evacuation) of Two-Stage notification has
begun and will remain active until a signal silence or system reset is performed OR if a subsequent
fire alarm returns the panel to the First Stage.

ZF39* Automatic Alarm Signal Activation Canceled. ZF39 will activate when the first (alert) stage of the Two-
Stage notification has been canceled via an ACM series annunciator control point mapped to ZF39.
ZF39 will remain active till a signal silence or system reset is performed, a subsequent alarm restarts
the Two-Stage 3/Two-Stage 5 first (alert) stage timer, a drill/alarm signal is performed, or a device
programmed as an Evacuate Switch is activated.

ZF40 Auto Silence Activation. ZF40 will activate when the auto silence timer has expired and silenceable
outputs on the fire panel have been silenced as a result. ZF40 will remain active until a System Reset,
resound, or Drill (Alarm Signal for Canadian applications) is performed.

Table D.1 CBE Zone Types

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* Required for Two-Stage Notification Canadian Standalone Applications

D.2 Equations
Logic and Trouble Equations can define complex relationships between input and output devices.
The FACP supports up to 1000 Logic Equations, each designated with a Logic Zone number of ZL1 through ZL1000. It also supports up to
100 Trouble Zones, each designated with a Trouble Zone number of ZT001 through ZT100. Once created, these equations can be included in
input/output zone mapping.
1. Equations will always begin with a logic function. The function set is listed below.
2. Equations will be a maximum of 80 characters long, including parentheses and commas.
3. Logic and Trouble Equations can have a maximum of 10 logic functions unless a time delay function is used: a time delay function must
be the only function in its equation.
4. Equations are evaluated after all other devices have been evaluated.
5. One logic equation can be used as an argument in another logic equation, or one trouble equation can be used in another trouble
equation, only if the equation used has previously been evaluated; that is, only zones with a lower number than the zone currently being
edited can be used as arguments.
6. A logic function can have a maximum of 20 arguments (inclusive start and stop address).
7. Maximum for the delay timer is 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds ([Link]).
8. CO Monitor devices: A device with the type ID of “CO Monitor” should not be used in logic equations. To include a CO Monitor in a
logic equation, use zones mapped to the CO Monitor in the equation.
Equations are entered using Point Programming for logic or trouble zones. Refer to these sections in this manual for instruction. The panel
will check for errors after the user has entered the complete equation. Possible errors are too many or too few parentheses, too many or too
few arguments inside the parentheses, unknown function and unknown device type.
Equations are made up of two basic components: functions (either logic or time delay) and arguments.

D.3 Arguments
Arguments are discrete parts of a logic or time delay function used in a logic or trouble equation. They can consist of another function,
another equation, or any of the devices listed below.

LxxD1 - LxxD159 detectors loop xx (159 per loop)


LxxM1 - LxxM159* modules loop xx (159 per loop)
(Nxxx)Z0 - (Nxxx)Z999* general zones (1000)
ZF0 - ZF7, ZF9 - ZF22,ZF36 - ZF40 special zones (27)
T0 - T685 system troubles (trouble equations only) (686)
(Nxxx)ZT001 - (Nxxx)ZT100 trouble zones (100)
(Nxxx)ZL1 - (Nxxx)ZL1000 logic zones (1000)
xx = loop number (01 through 10)
(Nxxx) = Node number, necessary for CCBE programming. The node number identifies what node the
panel will watch for a particular zone activation.

Table D.2 Table of Arguments


* Modules programmed with a Type ID of CO Monitor should not be used in logic
equations. Zones mapped to the CO Monitor should be used if a CO Monitor is to
be included in a logic equation.

D.4 Logic Equations


Logic Functions
• The “AND” Operator
Requires that each argument be active.
Example: AND(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
All three arguments in the equation must be active for the logic zone to be activated.
• The “OR” Operator
Requires that any argument be active
Example: OR(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
If any one of the three arguments in the equation is active the logic zone will be activated.
• The “NOT” Operator
Inverts the state of the argument (activated to deactivated OR deactivated to activated).
Example: NOT(Z02)
The logic zone will remain activated until the argument activates.
If the argument activates the logic zone will deactivate.

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• The “ONLY1” Operator


Requires that only one argument be active.
Example: ONLY1(Z02,Z05,Z09)
If only one of the arguments activates the logic zone will be activated.
• The “ANYX” Operator
Requires that the amount of arguments specified by the number preceding the arguments be active.
Example: ANYX(2,Z02,Z05,Z09)
If any two or more of the arguments are in alarm the output point will be activated.
The X amount may be a value from 1 through 9.
• The “XZONE” Operator
Requires that any combination of two or more input devices programmed to a zone be active.

NOTE: Local General Zones only.

Example: XZONE(Z02)
If any combination of two or more initiating devices that have been mapped to this software zone come into alarm, then outputs mapped
to this zone will activate.
• The “RANGE” Operator
Each argument within the range must conform to the requirements of the governing function. The range limit is 20 consecutive
arguments.
Example: AND(RANGE(Z1,Z20))
Zone 1 through Zone 20 must all be active to activate the logic zone.
• The “DIS(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be disabled for the operator to go active.
• The “PRE(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in prealarm for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1D1,PRE(L1D2))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active and the detector at L1D2 must be in prealarm for this equation to go active.
• The “SUP(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active supervisory state for the operator to go active.
Example: OR(L1D1,SUP(L1M1))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active, or the module at L1M1 must be in an active supervisory state for the equation to go active.
• The “FIRE(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active fire alarm state for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1D1,FIRE(L1M1),FIRE(L1M2))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active and the modules at L1M1 and L1M2 must be in an active fire alarm state for the equation
to go active.
• The “NON(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active non-alarm state for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1D1,NON(L1M1))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active and the module at address L1M1 must be in an active non-fire alarm state for the equation
to go active.
• The “SEC(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active security alarm state for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1M1,SEC(L1M2))
The module at address L1M1 must be active and the module at address L1M2 must be in an active security alarm state for the equation
to go active.
• The “AUTO(point argument)” Operator*
This operator will evaluate as “Active” if all of the SCS switches or specified switch group are in the “Auto” position. When the SCS-
8L/SCE-8L is disabled, the evaluation will be based on the switch position prior to the disable.
Examples:
The switch associated with switch group 16 on Annunciator 1 must be set as “Auto” for the equation to go active.
OR(AUTO(A1G16))
All the switches of Annunciator 1 must be set to “Auto” for the equation to go active.
OR(AUTO(A1))
• The “NORM(point argument)” Operator*
This operator will evaluate as “Active” if the entire SCS device or a specified switch group is in a normal state.
Examples:

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Switch group 16 on Annunciator 1 must be in the “normal” (no trouble) state for the equation to go active.
OR(NORM(A1G16))
(All switches groups on) Annunciator 1 must be in the “normal” (no trouble) state for the equation to go active.
OR(NORM(A1)
• The “SCSDIS(point argument)” Operator*
For use with the SCS-8L only. This operator will evaluate as “Active” if the keyswitch on the specified SCS device is in the disabled
position.
Example:
If the keyswitch on annunciator 25 is disabled, this equation will go active.
OR(SCSDIS(A25))
* For use with local SCS applications
Time-based Functions
The panel supports three time-based functions: DEL, SDEL and TIM. Special rules apply to an equation containing a time-based function:
• Only one time-based function may be used in an equation.
• The time-based function must appear only once, as the first entry of the equation.
• It may not be nested within parentheses in the equation.
• Logic functions may be used in an equation that begins with a DEL or SDEL time-based function: however, they must appear within
parentheses following the time-based function.
Delay and duration times are in 24-hour format (HHMMSS); the allowable range is [Link] to [Link].
The “DEL” Function
Used for delayed operation.
Example: DEL([Link], [Link],AND(L1M1,L1M140))
• The first [Link] is the delay time, the second [Link] is the duration time. If the argument - AND(L1M1,L1M140) - in the
example above activates, the function becomes true after the argument has been active for the delay time and continues to be true for
the duration time as long as the argument stays active. If the argument goes inactive during the delay time or the duration time, the
function reverts to false and the timing would begin all over again if reactivated.
• If duration time of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true when the delay time expires if the argument remains
active throughout the delay time period.
• If no duration or delay is specified, then the function will follow the input argument, indicating true while it is active and false when
it is inactive. DEL assumes a value of false on reset.
The “SDEL” Function
A latched version of the DEL function.
Example: SDEL([Link], [Link],L1M140)
• The first [Link] is the delay time, the second [Link] is the duration time. If the argument (L1M140 in the example above)
activates, the function becomes true after the delay time and will remain active for the duration even if the argument becomes
inactive during either the delay or duration time.
• If delay time of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true as soon as the argument (L1M140) activates and will
remain that way for the specified duration, even if the argument becomes inactive during that time.
• If no duration or delay time is specified, then the argument will not deactivate until reset, even if the argument becomes inactive.
The “TIM” Operator
The TIM function is used to specify activation on specific days of the week or year.
Examples:
TIM(7-11-06) will evaluate as true for 24 hours starting at midnight ([Link]) on July 11, 2006.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,[Link],[Link]) will evaluate as true at 8:00 AM and remain true until 11:00 PM (23:00) for the list of
days supplied.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,[Link]) will evaluate as true at 8:00 AM and remain true until [Link] of the current day for the list of
days supplied.
TIM(TU,[Link],[Link]) will evaluate as true every Tuesday between 7:45 AM until 6:30 PM.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR) will evaluate as true from Monday morning at 12:01 AM until Friday evening at [Link] PM.
Logic Equation Syntax Example
OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L2D6,L2M3,NOT(L2M4)),ANYX(2,L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))
Equation begins with a logic function - OR
67 Characters (maximum of 80) - includes parentheses and commas.
5 Logic Functions (maximum of 10) - OR, AND, AND, NOT and ANYX.
8 Arguments (maximum of 20 per logic function) - L1D1,L1D4,L2D6,L2M3,L2M4…
The equation contains no spaces.
Evaluating an Equation
To evaluate an equation, start from the innermost part of the equation and work outwards. For this equation to evaluate TRUE and thus turn
on any output mapped to it, the following conditions must be met:

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OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L2D6,L2M3,NOT(L2M4)),ANYX(2,L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))

These These have Any TWO of


have to be to be ON … and this OFF these have to be
ON ON

for this part to be TRUE for this part to be TRUE for this part to be TRUE

When this is TRUE OR When this is TRUE OR When this is TRUE

Then all outputs programmed with this equation will be turned ON.

D.5 Trouble Equations


A trouble equation follows the same syntax rules as the logic equation. The system allows up to a hundred trouble equations, ZT001 through
ZT100. It differs from a logic equation in the following manner:
• Equations evaluate as true when the arguments go into trouble.
• Argument entries may consist of system trouble codes. Refer to Table F, “System Trouble Codes,” on page 106 for a listing of these
codes.
Examples:
AND(L1M149,L2M110) will evaluate as true when both arguments go into trouble.
OR(ZT049,ZT050) will evaluate as true when either argument goes into trouble.

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Appendix E: Detector Initialization
E.1 Overview
The control panel automatically performs a detector initialization routine when a detector is added or changed.
The detector initialization routine takes approximately 2.5 minutes. During this time, the detector being initialized does not perform fire pro-
tection functions. The LEDs of detectors polled in FlashScan mode will latch a steady green while initializing and return to blinking green
when initialization is over.
While initializing a detector, follow these guidelines:
• Make sure the detector is free of residual smoke during detector initialization.
• Do not test a detector during detector initialization.

NOTE: The control panel only performs detector initialization if it senses that a detector was removed for at least 15
seconds.

WARNING: DETECTOR REPLACEMENT


! IF ANY DETECTOR IS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE OF DETECTOR (FOR EXAMPLE, A LASER DETECTOR IS
REPLACED WITH A PHOTOELECTRIC DETECTOR), THE CONTROL PANEL MUST BE PROGRAMMED IMMEDIATELY
WITH THE NEW DETECTOR TYPE CODE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE INCORRECT CONTROL PANEL
OPERATION, INCLUDING FALSE ALARMS.

E.2 To Replace a Detector with a Different Type of Detector


If one type of detector is replaced with a different type of detector, the control panel must immediately be programmed for the new detector
type. To replace a detector, follow these steps:

Step Action

1 Physically remove the old detector.

2 In VeriFire Tools, delete the old detector.

3 Physically install the new detector.

4 Preform an Autoprogram on the panel touch screen.

5 In VeriFire Tools customize the label, zoning, etc for the new detector.

E.3 Self Test Detectors


The Self Test Series of detectors introduce small amounts of smoke and heat into the chamber to test both sensors. They automatically test if
the photo sensor smoke entry points are blocked by the dust cover and they verify that the technician has completed the visual inspection
through its built-in beacon and the self test app. They are capable of performing self tests across multiple loops and panels concurrently and
are compatible with FlashScan protocol. Refer to Table G.6, “Self-Test FlashScan Codes,” on page 115 for a list of Self Test FlashScan
Codes.

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Appendix F: System Trouble Codes
The following table lists possible System Trouble Codes that can be used in Logic Equation programming. The System Trouble index num-
ber can be used as an argument in equation building.

System System System System


Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name
Index Index Index Index
0 GROUND FAULT 1 AC FAIL 2 BATTERY 3 CLASS A POS LOOP 1
4 CLASS A POS LOOP 2 5 CORRUPT LOGIC EQUAT 6 LCD80 SUPERVISORY 7 EPROM ERROR
8 INTERNAL RAM ERROR 9 EXTERNAL RAM ERROR 10 PROGRAM CORRUPTED 11 NO DEV INST ON L1
12 PANEL DOOR OPEN 13 AUXILIARY TROUBLE 14 RESERVED 15 ANNUN 1 TROUBLE
16 ANNUN 1 NO ANSWER 17 ANNUN 2 TROUBLE 18 ANNUN 2 NO ANSWER 19 ANNUN 3 TROUBLE
20 ANNUN 3 NO ANSWER 21 ANNUN 4 TROUBLE 22 ANNUN 4 NO ANSWER 23 ANNUN 5 TROUBLE
24 ANNUN 5 NO ANSWER 25 ANNUN 6 TROUBLE 26 ANNUN 6 NO ANSWER 27 ANNUN 7 TROUBLE
28 ANNUN 7 NO ANSWER 29 ANNUN 8 TROUBLE 30 ANNUN 8 NO ANSWER 31 ANNUN 9 TROUBLE
32 ANNUN 9 NO ANSWER 33 ANNUN 10 TROUBLE 34 ANNUN 10 NO ANSWER 35 ANNUN 11 TROUBLE
36 ANNUN 11 NO ANSWER 37 ANNUN 12 TROUBLE 38 ANNUN 12 NO ANSWER 39 ANNUN 13 TROUBLE
40 ANNUN 13 NO ANSWER 41 ANNUN 14 TROUBLE 42 ANNUN 14 NO ANSWER 43 ANNUN 15 TROUBLE
44 ANNUN 15 NO ANSWER 45 ANNUN 16 TROUBLE 46 ANNUN 16 NO ANSWER 47 ANNUN 17 TROUBLE
48 ANNUN 17 NO ANSWER 49 ANNUN 18 TROUBLE 50 ANNUN 18 NO ANSWER 51 ANNUN 19 TROUBLE
52 ANNUN 19 NO ANSWER 53 ANNUN 20 TROUBLE 54 ANNUN 20 NO ANSWER 55 ANNUN 21 TROUBLE
56 ANNUN 21 NO ANSWER 57 ANNUN 22 TROUBLE 58 ANNUN 22 NO ANSWER 59 ANNUN 23 TROUBLE
60 ANNUN 23 NO ANSWER 61 ANNUN 24 TROUBLE 62 ANNUN 24 NO ANSWER 63 ANNUN 25 TROUBLE
64 ANNUN 25 NO ANSWER 65 ANNUN 26 TROUBLE 66 ANNUN 26 NO ANSWER 67 ANNUN 27 TROUBLE
68 ANNUN 27 NO ANSWER 69 ANNUN 28 TROUBLE 70 ANNUN 28 NO ANSWER 71 ANNUN 29 TROUBLE
72 ANNUN 29 NO ANSWER 73 ANNUN 30 TROUBLE 74 ANNUN 30 NO ANSWER 75 ANNUN 31 TROUBLE
76 ANNUN 31 NO ANSWER 77 ANNUN 32 TROUBLE 78 ANNUN 32 NO ANSWER 79 NETWORK FAIL PORT A
80 NETWORK FAIL PORT B 81 NETWORK FAILURE 82 FUTURE USE 83 CHARGER FAIL
84 GROUND FAULT LOOP 2 85 CLASS A NEG LOOP 1 86 CLASS A NEG LOOP 2 87 GROUND FAULT LOOP 1
88 RESERVED 89 RESERVED 90 PROG MODE ACTIVATED 91 LOADING...NO SERVICE
92 FUTURE USE 93 NFPA 24HR REMINDER 94 NVRAM BATT TROUBLE 95 RESERVED
96 RESERVED 97 RESERVED 98 RESERVED 99 RESERVED
100 RESERVED 101 RESERVED 102 RESERVED 103 RESERVED
104 RESERVED 105 CLASS A ON LOOP 3 106 RESERVED 107 RESERVED
108 MAN EVAC INITIATED 109 MAN EVAC RECEIVED 110 RESERVED 111 RESERVED
112 RESERVED 113-175 RESERVED 176 GROUND FAULT LOOP 3 177 GROUND FAULT LOOP 4
178 GROUND FAULT LOOP 5 179 GROUND FAULT LOOP 6 180 GROUND FAULT LOOP 7 181 GROUND FAULT LOOP 8
182 GROUND FAULT LOOP 9 183 GROUND FAULT LOOP 10 184 CLASS A NEG LOOP 3 185 CLASS A NEG LOOP 4
186 CLASS A NEG LOOP 5 187 CLASS A NEG LOOP 6 188 CLASS A NEG LOOP 7 189 CLASS A NEG LOOP 8
190 CLASS A NEG LOOP 9 191 CLASS A NEG LOOP 10 192 CLASS A POS LOOP 3 193 CLASS A POS LOOP 4
194 CLASS A POS LOOP 5 195 CLASS A POS LOOP 6 196 CLASS A POS LOOP 7 197 CLASS A POS LOOP 8
198 CLASS A POS LOOP 9 199 CLASS A POS LOOP 10 200 RESERVED 201 BUZZER OFF-LINE
202 RESERVED 203 RESERVED 204 RESERVED 205 RESERVED
206 PRINTER PAPER OUT 207 PRINTER OFF LINE 208 RESERVED 209 RESERVED
210 MANUAL MODE 211 NCM COMM FAILURE 212 CLASS B SHORT A LOOP 213 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP
ENTERED 1 1
214 CLASS B SHORT A 215 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP 216 CLASS B SHORT A LOOP 217 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP
LOOP 2 2 3 3
218 CLASS B SHORT A 219 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP 220 CLASS B SHORT A LOOP 221 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP
LOOP 4 4 5 5

Table F.1 System Trouble Names and Codes

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System System System System


Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name
Index Index Index Index
222 CLASS B SHORT A 223 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP 224 CLASS B SHORT A LOOP 225 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP
LOOP 6 6 7 7
226 CLASS B SHORT A 227 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP 228 CLASS B SHORT A LOOP 229 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP
LOOP 8 8 9 9
230 CLASS B SHORT A 231 CLASS B SHORT B LOOP 232 RESERVED 233 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 1
LOOP 10 10
234 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 2 235 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 3 236 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 4 237 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 5
238 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 6 239 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 7 240 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 8 241 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 9
242 CLASS A SHORT LOOP 243 NCM COM FAILURE 244 RESERVED 245 RESERVED
10
246 RESERVED 247 RESERVED 248 RESERVED 249 RESERVED
250 SELF TEST FAILED 251 NETWORK 252 RESERVED 253 NETWORK MAP LIMIT
INCOMPATIBILITY EXCEEDED
254 INVALID NODE TYPE 255 DISPLAY NODE LIMIT 256-383 RESERVED 384 REMOTE DISPLAY 1
EXCEEDED TROUBLE
385 REMOTE DISPLAY 1 NO 386 REMOTE DISPLAY 2 387 REMOTE DISPLAY 2 NO 388 REMOTE DISPLAY 3
ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
389 REMOTE DISPLAY 3 NO 390 REMOTE DISPLAY 4 391 REMOTE DISPLAY 4 NO 392 REMOTE DISPLAY 5
ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
393 REMOTE DISPLAY 5 NO 394 REMOTE DISPLAY 6 395 REMOTE DISPLAY 6 NO 396 REMOTE DISPLAY 7
ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
397 REMOTE DISPLAY 7 NO 398 REMOTE DISPLAY 8 399 REMOTE DISPLAY 8 NO 400 REMOTE DISPLAY 9
ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
401 REMOTE DISPLAY 9 NO 402 REMOTE DISPLAY 10 403 REMOTE DISPLAY 10 NO 404 REMOTE DISPLAY 11
ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
405 REMOTE DISPLAY 11 NO 406 REMOTE DISPLAY 12 407 REMOTE DISPLAY 12 NO 408 REMOTE DISPLAY 13
ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
409 REMOTE DISPLAY 13 410 REMOTE DISPLAY 14 411 REMOTE DISPLAY 14 NO 412 REMOTE DISPLAY 15
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
413 REMOTE DISPLAY 15 414 REMOTE DISPLAY 16 415 REMOTE DISPLAY 16 NO 416 REMOTE DISPLAY 17
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
417 REMOTE DISPLAY 17 418 REMOTE DISPLAY 18 419 REMOTE DISPLAY 18 NO 420 REMOTE DISPLAY 19
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
421 REMOTE DISPLAY 19 422 REMOTE DISPLAY 20 423 REMOTE DISPLAY 20 NO 424 REMOTE DISPLAY 21
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
425 REMOTE DISPLAY 21 426 REMOTE DISPLAY 22 427 REMOTE DISPLAY 22 NO 428 REMOTE DISPLAY 23
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
429 REMOTE DISPLAY 23 430 REMOTE DISPLAY 24 431 REMOTE DISPLAY 24 NO 432 REMOTE DISPLAY 25
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
433 REMOTE DISPLAY 25 434 REMOTE DISPLAY 26 435 REMOTE DISPLAY 26 NO 436 REMOTE DISPLAY 27
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
437 REMOTE DISPLAY 27 438 REMOTE DISPLAY 28 439 REMOTE DISPLAY 28 NO 440 REMOTE DISPLAY 29
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
441 REMOTE DISPLAY 29 442 REMOTE DISPLAY 30 443 REMOTE DISPLAY 30 NO 444 REMOTE DISPLAY 31
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER TROUBLE
445 REMOTE DISPLAY 31 446 REMOTE DISPLAY 32 447 REMOTE DISPLAY 32 NO 448 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
NO ANSWER TROUBLE ANSWER
449-502 RESERVED 503 SOFTWARE MISMATCH 504 NO POWER SUPPLY 505 LOOP 1-2 COMM
INST FAILURE
506 LOOP 3-4 COMM 507 LOOP 5-6 COMM FAILURE 508 LOOP 7-8 COMM 509 LOOP 9-10 COMM
FAILURE FAILURE FAILURE

Table F.1 System Trouble Names and Codes

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System System System System


Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name
Index Index Index Index
510 TEST PROGRAM 511-521 RESERVED 522-571 RESERVED 572 GROUND FAULT PORT A
UPDATE
573 GROUND FAULT PORT B 574 AMPLIFIER TROUBLE 575 AUXIN TROUBLE 576 DIGIN TROUBLE
577 FFT TROUBLE 578 REMOTE MIC TROUBLE 579 DAP PORT A FAILURE 580 DAP PORT B FAILURE
581 DAA NO ANSWER 582 LOCAL MIC TROUBLE 583 LOCAL PHONE 584 ANALOG OUTPUT A
TROUBLE TROUBLE
585 ANALOG OUTPUT B 586 ANALOG OUTPUT C 587 ANALOG OUTPUT D 588 FLASH IMAGE ERROR
TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE
589 POWER SUPPLY 590 AMPLIFIER LIMIT 591 AMPLIFIER 592 DAA ADDRESS
TROUBLE SUPERVISION CONFLICT
593 - RESERVED 604 DATABASE CORRUPTED 605 AUDIO LIBRARY 606 DATABASE
603 CORRUPTED INCOMPATIBLE
607 AUDIO LIBRARY 608 DAA DOWNLOAD IN 609 RESERVED 610 RESERVED
INCOMPATIBLE PROGRESS
611 PHONE CHANNEL LIMIT 612 NCM SNIFFER MODE 613 NCM CONNECTION 614 HARDWARE MISMATCH
EXCEEDED ACTIVE LIMIT EXCEEDED
615 DAL DEVICE NO 616 PRIMARY AMP 1 617 PRIMARY AMP 2 618 PRIMARY AMP 3
ANSWER HARDWARE FAILURE HARDWARE FAILURE HARDWARE FAILURE
619 PRIMARY AMP 4 620 BACKUP AMP 1 621 BACKUP AMP 2 622 BACKUP AMP 3
HARDWARE FAILURE HARDWARE FAILURE HARDWARE FAILURE HARDWARE FAILURE
623 BACKUP AMP 4 624 DSBUS 1 COMMFAIL 625 DSBUS 2 COMMFAIL 626 DSBUS 3 COMMFAIL
HARDWARE FAILURE
627 DSBUS 4 COMMFAIL 628 AA TROUBLE BUS FAIL 629 NFN PAGING CHANNEL 630 BACKUP AMP LIMIT
LIMIT EXCEEDED
631 PRIMARY AMP 1 LIMIT 632 PRIMARY AMP 2 LIMIT 633 PRIMARY AMP 3 LIMIT 634 PRIMARY AMP 4 LIMIT
635 BACKUP AMP 1 LIMIT 636 BACKUP AMP 2 LIMIT 637 BACKUP AMP 3 LIMIT 638 BACKUP AMP 4 LIMIT
639 PRIMARY AMP 1 640 PRIMARY AMP 2 641 PRIMARY AMP 3 642 PRIMARY AMP 4
OVERCURRENT OVERCURRENT OVERCURRENT OVERCURRENT
643 BACKUP AMP 1 644 BACKUP AMP 2 645 BACKUP AMP 3 646 BACKUP AMP 4
OVERCURRENT OVERCURRENT OVERCURRENT OVERCURRENT
647 PRIMARY AMP 1 TRIP 648 PRIMARY AMP 2 TRIP 649 PRIMARY AMP 3 TRIP 650 PRIMARY AMP 4 TRIP
651 BACKUP AMP 1 TRIP 652 BACKUP AMP 2 TRIP 653 BACKUP AMP 3 TRIP 654 BACKUP AMP 4 TRIP
655 DSBUS 1 AC FAIL 656 DSBUS 2 AC FAIL 657 DSBUS 3 AC FAIL 658 DSBUS 4 AC FAIL
659 DSBUS 1 HIGH BATT 660 DSBUS 2 HIGH BATT 661 DSBUS 3 HIGH BATT 662 DSBUS 4 HIGH BATT
663 DSBUS 1 LOW BATT 664 DSBUS 2 LOW BATT 665 DSBUS 3 LOW BATT 666 DSBUS 4 LOW BATT
667 DSBUS 1 SELF TEST 668 DSBUS 2 SELF TEST FAIL 669 DSBUS 3 SELF TEST 670 DSBUS 4 SELF TEST
FAIL FAIL FAIL
671 PRIMARY AMP 1 FAIL 672 PRIMARY AMP 2 FAIL 673 PRIMARY AMP 3 FAIL 674 PRIMARY AMP 4 FAIL
675 BACKUP AMP 1 FAIL 676 BACKUP AMP 2 FAIL 677 BACKUP AMP 3 FAIL 678 BACKUP AMP 4 FAIL
679 BACKUP AMP NOT 680 BACKUP AMP 1 NOT 681 BACKUP AMP 2 NOT 682 BACKUP AMP 3 NOT
INSTALLED INSTALLED INSTALLED INSTALLED
683 BACKUP AMP 4 NOT 684 MODBUS 685 VESDANET TROUBLE 686-724 RESERVED
INSTALLED COMMUNICATIONS
FAULT
725 ALARM SIGNAL 726 FUTURE USE 727 CHANGE SERVICE 728 LOOP CARD 1 COMM
PASSWORD LOSS
729 LOOP CARD 2 COMM 730 LOOP CARD 3 COMM 731 LOOP CARD 4 COMM 732 LOOP CARD 5 COMM
LOSS LOSS LOSS LOSS
733 LOOP CARD 6 COMM 734 LOOP CARD 7 COMM 735 LOOP CARD 8 COMM 736 LOOP CARD 9 COMM
LOSS LOSS LOSS LOSS

Table F.1 System Trouble Names and Codes

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System System System System


Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name
Index Index Index Index
737 LOOP CARD 10 COMM 738 PLEASE CHANGE THE 739 PASSWORD DATABASE 740 DEFAULT DATABASE
LOSS MASTER USER CORRUPTED PLEASE PROGRAM
PASSWORD
741 PMB 1 COMM LOSS 742 PMB 2 COMM LOSS 743 PMB 3 COMM LOSS 744 PMB 4 COMM LOSS
745 PMB 5 COMM LOSS 746 RECOVERY PARTITION 747 AIO COMM CLASS A 748 AC FAILURE
APPLICATION ACTIVE TROUBLE
749 EARTH FAULT 750 EARTH FAULT SWITCH 751 BATTERY LOW 752 BATTERY HIGH
MISMATCH
753 BATTERY VERY LOW OR 754 CHARGER FAIL 755 POWER SUPPLY 756 AIO ADDRESS N COMM
MISSING FAILURE LOSS

Table F.1 System Trouble Names and Codes

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Appendix G: Type Codes
G.1 What Are Type Codes?
Type Codes are software selections for initiating devices (detectors and monitor modules) and output devices (control modules and NACs).
Some Type Codes are self-explanatory; that is, the Type Code matches the function of the device, such as a “Monitor” for a monitor module,
“Smoke(photo)” for a photoelectric detector and so on. Type codes also provide special functions, such as activating switches, solenoids and
control panel functions. FlashScan devices are assigned a special FlashScan code.
How to Select a Type Code
Type Codes are selected in VeriFire Tools.
This appendix contains detailed descriptions of Type Codes for input and output devices, as listed below:

Type of Device Refer to


Intelligent Detectors Appendix G.1 on page 110
Monitor Modules Appendix G.2 on page 112
SLC Outputs Appendix G.3 on page 113
PMB Outputs Appendix G.4 on page 114
FlashScan Codes Appendix G.5 on page 114
Self Test Detectors Appendix G.6 on page 115

G.2 Type Codes for Input Devices


Overview
This section provides a list of Type Codes for intelligent detectors and for monitor modules. The following Point Types react in the following
way when activated:
• Fire Alarm- Red indication on the Alert Bar and flashes on the Header Bar when one or more alarms occur. Illuminates steadily after
alarms are acknowledged and turns off when RESET is pressed after the alarm(s) clear.
• CO Alarm- Blue indication on the Alert Bar and flashes on the Header Bar for a CO alarm. Illuminates steadily after alarms are
acknowledged and turns off when RESET is pressed after the alarm(s) clear.
• Supervisory- Yellow Indication that flashes on the Alert Bar when a Supervisory or Tamper condition occurs, such as a sprinkler
valve tamper condition. The indication illuminates steady after conditions are acknowledged and turns off when the conditions are
cleared. A Tamper indication will latch until RESET is pushed. RESET is required for any latched event.
• Security- A blue indication on the Alert Bar and flashes on Header Bar when a security activation occurs. Illuminates steadily after
acknowledge is pressed and turns off when the security activation is cleared. RESET is required for any latched event.
• Trouble- Yellow indication on the Alert Bar and flashes on the Header Bar when one or more troubles occur. Illuminates steadily
when ACKNOWLEDGE is pressed and turns off when all trouble conditions are cleared.
• Other Event- Yellow indication that flashes on the Alert Bar when a Critical Process or Hazard /Weather Alert occurs When a CO
Pre-alarm occurs, indication flashes blue and a Pre-alarm indication will flash red. Illuminates steady when Acknowledge is pressed
and turns off when the condition is cleared.

G.3 Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors


Following is a list of intelligent detector Type Codes, which specify the type of detector installed at an SLC address.
Latching
Activates
Type Code Point Type (Y=yes Device/Point Function
CBE
N=no)
ASPIRATION* fire Y Y Aspiration laser or Intelligent Aspiration detector
ASPIR. (SUP)* supervisory Y Y Supervisory for Intelligent Aspiration detector
ASPIR. (PRE)* prealarm N Y Pre-alarm for Intelligent Aspiration detector
ASPIR. (NON)* non-fire N Y Non-fire for Intelligent Aspiration detector
*
ASPIR. (REF) non-fire N Y Reference for Intelligent Aspiration detector
Note for Aspiration detector programming:
The FAAST Intelligent Aspiration detector requires five (5) consecutive SLC devices addresses. Refer to the FAAST installation documentation for
additional programming information.
SMOKE (ION) fire Y Y Ionization smoke detector
SUP L(ION)† supervisory Y Y Ionization smoke detector

SUP T(ION) supervisory N Y Ionization smoke detector
SMOKE(DUCTI) fire Y Y Duct Ionization smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTI) supervisory Y Y Duct ionization smoke detector
SUP T(DUCTI)‡ supervisory N Y Ionization smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory condition
rather than alarm.

Table G.1 Intelligent Detector Type Codes (1 of 3)

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Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors Type Codes

Latching
Activates
Type Code Point Type (Y=yes Device/Point Function
CBE
N=no)
SMOKE(PHOTO) fire Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector

SUP L(PHOTO) supervisory Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP T(PHOTO)† and ‡ supervisory N Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(DUCTP) fire Y Y Duct Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTP) supervisory Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm
SUP T(DUCTP)‡ supervisory N Y Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm.
RFSMOKE(PHOTO) fire Y Y Wireless Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(HARSH) fire Y Y HARSH smoke detector
SMOKE(LASER) fire Y Y Laser smoke detector
† ‡
SUP T (LASER) and supervisory N Y Laser Smoke Detector
SUP L (LASER)† supervisory Y Y Laser Smoke Detector
SMOKE(DUCTL) fire Y Y Duct Laser smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTL) supervisory Y Y Laser smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory condition
rather than alarm.
SUP T(DUCTL)‡ supervisory N Y Laser smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory condition
rather than alarm.
FIRE/CO fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/CO detector
*
F/CO (P SUP) fire Y (See Note Y Combination Photoelectric/CO detector. Photo element activation generates a
below) supervisory condition.
F/CO (C SUP) fire Y (See Note Y Combination Photoelectric/CO detector. CO element activation generates a
below) supervisory condition.
Note: For Fire/CO detectors:
Detectors programmed as F/CO (P SUP), the Heat and CO elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will latch or track,
depending on the Fire/CO (Photo SUP) setting.
Detectors programmed as F/CO (C SUP), the Heat and Photo elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The CO element will latch or track,
depending on the Fire/CO (CO SUP) setting.
PHOTO/CO Fire Y Y PHOTO CO detector.
P/CO (P SUP) PHOTO- Y (See note Y PHOTO CO detector
Supervisory below)
CO- Alarm
P/CO (C SUP) PHOTO- Fire Y Y PHOTO CO detector
CO-
Supervisory
CO Alarm CO Alarm Y Y CO detector
CO SUP Supervisory Y (See note Y CO detector
below)
Note: PHOTO/CO and CO Detectors programmed as PHOTO/CO (P SUP)/CO (CO SUP) will either latch or track, depending on the setting.
AIR REF fire Y Y Assign to one or more FSL-751detectors used to monitor the quality of air
entering the protected area. The air quality measurement allows the VIEW
system to compensate for vehicle fumes, fog, or other particles brought into the
protected area through the ventilation system. Poor air quality will lower the
sensitivity of all FSL-751 detectors on the SLC. The detector sensitivity, however,
remains within approved limits (always less than 1% obscuration per foot).
Note: A reference detector still functions as a smoke detector, but the detector sensitivity level should be set to the least sensitive level—AL:9 and PA:9
Alarm and Pre-Alarm sensitivity. Refer to Table B.2, “Detector Sensitivity Settings,” on page 94 for a complete list of detector sensitivity settings.
HEAT fire Y Y 190oF heat detector
HEAT+ fire Y Y 190oF heat detector with low temperature warning
HEAT(FIXED) fire Y Y 135oF intelligent thermal sensor
HEAT (ROR) fire Y Y 15oF per minute rate-of-rise detector

Table G.1 Intelligent Detector Type Codes (2 of 3)

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Type Codes Type Codes for Monitor Modules

Latching
Activates
Type Code Point Type (Y=yes Device/Point Function
CBE
N=no)
SMOKE ACCLIM fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/heat detector
SMOKE(ACCLI+) fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/heat detector with low temperature warning, or
Intelliquad FSC-851 Photoelectric Multi-Criteria Smoke Sensor.
SMOKE(MULTI)‡ fire Y Y Multi-sensor smoke detector
SMOKE(BEAM) fire Y Y Beam Smoke Detector
ACCL(P SUP) fire Y (See note Y Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector. Photo element activation generates a
below) supervisory condition.
ACCL+(P SUP) fire Y (See note Y Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector with low temperature warning. Photo
below) element activation generates a supervisory condition.
Note: For ACCL/ACCL+ detectors:
Detectors programmed as ACCL (P SUP) or ACCL+(P SUP), the Heat element will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will
latch or track, depending on the ACCL (P SUP) Latching setting.

Table G.1 Intelligent Detector Type Codes (3 of 3)


* When a device associated with FAAST is disabled locally, all devices associated with FAAST will automatically be disabled as well.
† Use only with AHJ approval.
‡ CLIP Mode only.

G.4 Type Codes for Monitor Modules


Following is a list of monitor module Type Codes, which can be used to change the function of a monitor module point.

Point Characteristics
Type Code Point Type Latching Activates
Device Function
(Y=yes, N=no) CBE
MONITOR fire alarm Y Y Alarm-monitoring device
NC MONITOR fire alarm Y Y Alarm monitoring device, where an open circuit=active.
PULL STATION fire alarm Y Y Manual fire-alarm-activating device
SMOKE CONVEN fire alarm Y Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector. An FZM-1 must be used
for alarm verification of a two-wire conventional detector.
SMOKE DETECT fire alarm Y Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector. An FZM-1 must be used
for alarm verification of a two-wire conventional detector
WATERFLOW fire alarm Y Y Monitor for waterflow alarm switch
WATERFLOW S supervisory Y Y Indicates supervisory condition for activated waterflow switch
ACCESS MONTR non-alarm N Y Used for monitoring building access
security
AREA MONITOR security Y Y Monitors building access
AUDIO SYSTEM trouble N N Used for monitoring audio equipment (use trouble zones for activations)
EQUIP MONITR non-alarm N Y Used for monitoring equipment
security
SECURITY L security Y Y Indicates activation of security alarm
LATCH SUPERV supervisory Y Y Indicates latching supervisory condition
NC SUP L supervisory Y Y Indicates latching supervisory condition, where an open circuit=active.
TRACK SUPERV supervisory N Y Monitors for waterflow tamper switches for alarm points
NC SUP T supervisory N Y Indicates tracking supervisory condition, where an open circuit=active.
SPRINKLR SYS supervisory Y Y Monitors a waterflow device
SYS MONITOR security Y Y Monitors equipment security
TAMPER supervisory Y Y Indicates activation of tamper switch
ACK SWITCH non-alarm N N Performs Acknowledge function
ALLCALL PAGE non-alarm N Y Performs function AMG-1 All-call and telephone page
DRILL SWITCH non-alarm Y N Performs Drill function (Not for use in Canadian Applications)

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Type Codes for SLC Output Devices Type Codes

Point Characteristics
Type Code Point Type Latching Activates
Device Function
(Y=yes, N=no) CBE
EVACUATE SWITCH non-alarm Y N Performs Drill function (Alarm Signal for Canadian applications), activates
silenceable fire outputs
FIRE CONTROL non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations
NON FIRE non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations
NC NON FIRE non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations, where an open circuit =active.
POWER MONITR trouble N N Monitors main and auxiliary power supplies (use trouble zones for activations)
RESET SWITCH non-alarm N N Performs Reset function
SIL SWITCH non alarm N N Performs Signal Silence function
TELE PAGE non-alarm N Y Performs function of page button on FFT-7. Allows remote paging to a fire area
DISABLE MON disable N N When this point activates it will create a disable on the panel for that point. No
CBE generated. Modules cannot be disabled via ACS, Alter Status, or over the
network.
TROUBLE MON trouble N N Monitors trouble inputs (use trouble zones for activations)
Blank fire alarm Y Y Monitors for a device with no description
HEAT DETECT fire alarm Y Y Monitors for conventional heat detector
RF MON MODUL fire alarm Y Y Wireless alarm-monitoring device
RF PULL STA fire alarm Y Y Wireless manual fire-alarm-activating device
RF SUPERVSRY supervisory N Y Wireless supervisory-monitoring device
HAZARD ALRT non-fire N Y Monitors for a hazard alert
WEATHER ALRT non-fire N Y Monitors for a weather alert
PROCESS MON critical Y Y Monitors for a critical process
process
PROCESS AUTO critical N Y Monitors for a critical process
process
CO MONITOR CO alarm Y Y Monitors conventional CO detectors for a CO alarm condition.
RF GATEWAY non-alarm N Y Provides communication between wireless devices and the fire panel.
ALARM TRACK* alarm N Y This unit must be installed in accordance with the following requirements:
Monitor modules located with the protected premises which are responsible for
supervising the state of the protected premises control unit may be programmed
for Tracking (non-latching) operation. The supervised protected premises control
unit shall be responsible for all notification and evacuation.

Table G.2 Type Codes for Monitor Modules (2 of 2)


* Does not activate General Alarm Zone Z0

G.5 Type Codes for SLC Output Devices


The following is a list of Type Codes for SLC control module points. Select from these codes to define the type of point.h

Local
Switch
Silenceable Mode
Inhibit SLC Output
Type Code (Y=yes Group Device Function
(Y=yes, Point
N=no)* Point
N=No)*
Types
CONTROL† Y N NAC fire Supervised NAC

RELAY Y N Relay n/a Relay output
BELL CIRCUIT Y N NAC fire Supervised NAC
STROBE CKT† Y N NAC fire Supervised NAC
HORN CIRCUIT† Y N NAC fire Supervised NAC
AUDIBLE CKT Y N NAC fire Supervised NAC
SPEAKER Y N NAC fire Supervised NAC for speaker circuits

Table G.3 SLC Control Module Type Codes (1 of 2)

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Type Codes Output Type Codes for PMB Devices

blank† Y N NAC n/a Supervised NAC for undefined device


NONRESET N N Relay or NAC n/a Supervised output, unaffected by “System Reset”
CTL† command
TELEPHONE N N Telephone fire Supervised Telephone circuit
CONTROL NAC Y N NAC fire Supervised NAC
GEN ALARM† N Y NAC fire Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
configured as a Municipal Box Transmitter for NFPA 72
Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems applications (MBT-1
required). This Type ID can also be used for general alarm
activation.
GEN N Y NAC supervisory Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
SUPERVIS† activated under any Supervisory condition (includes
sprinkler type).
GEN TROUBLE† N Y NAC trouble Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
activated under any System Trouble [Link] device
will not turn ON when it is in trouble (short or open).
GENERAL N Y NAC trouble Control Module XPC-8 circuit, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
PEND† that will activate upon receipt of an alarm and/or trouble
condition and remain in the ON state until all events have
been ACKNOWLEDGED. This device will not turn ON
when it is in trouble (short or open)
TROUBLE N Y NAC trouble Control Module or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) that will
PEND† activate upon receipt of a trouble condition and remain in
the ON state until all troubles have been
ACKNOWLEDGED. This device will not turn ON when it is
in trouble (short or open).
ALARMS PEND† N Y NAC fire Control module or NAC for output that will activate upon
receipt of an alarm condition and remain in the alarm state
until all alarms have been acknowledged.
INST RELEASE‡ N Y NAC (SLC fire Supervised for open circuits and ground faults. Short =
only) normal
FORM C N Y Form-C Relay n/a Relay module used to interrupt 24V power to four-wire
RESET† (SLC only) conventional detectors for 30 seconds upon reset. Used in
conjunction with a monitor module with a conventional
detector Type ID

* Values represent program defaults Table G.3 SLC Control Module Type Codes (2 of 2)
† With LCM-320 revision 2.0 and higher, this Type Code has external power supervision (FlashScan only). An external power-supervision
relay is not required. Note that Type Codes RELAY, REL FORM C and FORM C RESET are for use only with FRM-1 modules. Refer to the
section on devices requiring external power supervision in this panel’s installation manual
‡ The FCM-1-REL checks for shorts with all releasing type codes.

G.6 Output Type Codes for PMB Devices


Type Code
NAC System Sensor Inst Relay Door Hold NAC System Sensor UZC
Relay/Power Const Del 30 Door Hold NAC Wheelock NAC Sync Follower
Relay/Power Reset NAC Coded Alarm NAC Gentex

Table G.4 PMB Output Type Codes

G.7 FlashScan Codes


The following is a list of FlashScan Codes for FlashScan SLC devices.
Select from these codes to define the type of point::

FlashScan Code Device/Point FlashScan Code Device/Point


ACCLIMATE FAPT-751, FAPT-851 HEAT ROR FSP-951R, FSP-951RA, FSP-951R-IV, FSP-
951RA-IV

Table G.5 FlashScan Codes (1 of 2)

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Self-Test FlashScan Codes Type Codes

BEAM FSB-200,FSB-200S PHOTO/CO FPC-951, FPC-951-IV


IQUAD FSC-851 C/O FSCO-951
CONTROL FCM-1 FAASTX FSA-20000/A, FSA-5000/A
FSA-20000P
HEAT FST-751/R, FST-851/R, FAAST FSA-8000/A
HIGH HEAT FST-851H PS RELAY ACPS RELAY
ION FSI-751, FSI-851 RELAY FRM-1
LASER FSL-751 RFX SMOKE SDRF-751
MANUAL STATION FSM-101 (NBG-12LX Series) TELEPHONE FTM-1
RF PULL STATION FW-MM RF MONITOR* FW-MM

RF GATEWAY FWSG/A RF HEAT* FWH-200FIX135,FWH-200ROR135


RF PHOTO FWD-200P RF ACCLIMATE* FWD-200ACCLIMATE
RF RELAY FW-RM PS MON PS MON
MINI/DUAL MONITOR FMM-101,FDM-1 PS CONTROL ACPS CONTROL
MONITOR FMM-1 ZONE MONITOR FZM-1
PHOTO FSP-751,FSD-751P/RP, FSP-851, FSD- XPIQ TELEPHONE XPIQ TELEPHONE
751PL/RPL, FSH-75,
PHOTO/HEAT FSP-751T, FSP-851T, XPIQ MUSIC XPIQ MUSIC
FIRE/CO FCO-851 PS MON PS MON

Table G.5 FlashScan Codes (2 of 2)

G.8 Self-Test FlashScan Codes


The following are FlashScan Codes for Self-Test Devices.
Self Test FlashScan Code Device
Photo FSP-951-SELFT
Photo/Heat FSP-951-SELFT
Heat FSP-951-SELFT
High Heat FSP-951-SELFT
Heat ROR FSP-951-SELFT

Table G.6 Self-Test FlashScan Codes

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Appendix H: Regional Settings
H.1 Chicago
The Regional Setting choice of CHICAGO disallows local drill or signal silence.
• The DRILL and SIGNAL SILENCE keys at the panel will not function.
• Annunciator Control Modules and SLC modules given a drill or signal silence Mode or Type Code will not allow local drill or signal
silence initiation.
• Events must be acknowledged prior to system reset.

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Appendix I: Network Display Mode
I.1 Network Display Mode Overview
The panel programming Network Display Mode choices, available through VeriFire Tools are described below. Network Display Mode
allows the N16 to display network events for mapped nodes. This feature is programmable via VeriFire Tools.

I.1.1 Limitations
When in Network Display Mode:
1. Only the following network node types can be mapped to the N16:

• NFS2-3030 • DVC
• NFS2-640 • NCD
• NFS-320

2. Read Status, Control On/Off, Disable/Enable and Network Control-By-Event will only function for the nodes that are mapped to the
N16.
3. The number of display type nodes for the entire network is limited to a total of 25. Display nodes include NCA, NCA-2, a Gateway
node, or an N16 in Network Display Mode.

I.2 Event and Drill/Alarm Signal Mapping


The N16 can be programmed to monitor events and initiate drill (alarm signal for Canadian Applications) on one (1) additional fire panel and
up to four (4) DVCs. For information on Network Node Mapping.
Mapping a network node to the N16 on the Network Mapping menu will allow the N16 to monitor and annunciate events for that node.
Drill/Alarm Signal Mapping for the N16 can only be changed through VeriFire Tools. Refer to the VeriFire Tools Help File.

I.3 Panel Control Functions


Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence and Drill/Alarm Signal
In Network Display Mode, the N16 has the ability to perform a network Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence and Drill/Alarm Signal.
Only the network nodes mapped to the N16 will be affected.
Auto Silence
In Network Display Mode, the Auto Silence feature also applies to any network nodes mapped to the N16.

NOTE: Initiating an Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence or Drill/AlarmSignal on a network node mapped to the
N16 may affect nodes that are not participating in Network Display Mode through Logic Zone Programming.

I.4 Print Functions


When in Network Display Mode, printing active points on the N16 will also display any active points of any mapped network nodes.

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Appendix J: Software Type ID Codes
J.1 Alphabetical List of Software Type ID Codes
The following chart lists N16 Type ID codes in alphabetical order. These codes are assigned during programming based on the types and
functions of the devices they are assigned. The codes appear in point message formats.

Software Type ID Code Device


ACCESS MONTR Monitor for building access

ACCL(P SUP) Combination Photoelectric/Heat Detector. Photo element activation generates a supervisory
condition.

ACCL+(P SUP) Combination Photoelectric/Heat Detector with low temperature warning. Photo element
activation generates a supervisory condition.

ACK SWITCH Monitor used to silence panel sounder and to give an acknowledge message on the panel
display

AIR REF FSL-751 detector used to monitor air quality entering a protected area

ALARMS PEND Control module or NAC for output that will activate upon receipt of an alarm condition and
remain in the alarm state until all alarms have been acknowledged. Programmed for switch
inhibit

ALARM TRACK Monitor used to monitor fire alarm equipment

ALLCALL PAGE Monitor used for emulation of AMG-1 All-call switch, activating all speaker circuits

AREA MONITOR Monitor for building access

ASPIR. (NON) For use with an aspiration detector, reports to the fire panel as a non-fire event when its
threshold is reached

ASPIR. (PRE) For use with an aspiration detector, reports to the fire panel as a prealarm condition when its
threshold is reached

ASPIR. (REF) For use with an aspiration detector, reports to the fire panel as a non-fire activation, used as a
reference for other aspiration detectors on the loop

ASPIR. (SUP) For use with an aspiration detector, reports to the fire panel as a supervisory when its threshold
is reached

ASPIRATION For use with an aspiration detector, reports to the fire panel as a fire alarm when threshold is
reached

AUDIBLE CKT Control module/ relay used on audible circuit NAC

AUDIO SYSTEM Monitor for audio equipment

BELL CIRCUIT Control module used with NAC with bells

BLANK Operates as CONTROL with no Type ID label

CO MONITOR Monitor Module for use with conventional CO detectors. Activation will generate a CO Alarm on
the FACP.

CONTROL Control module used with NAC

CONTROL NAC Control module or NAC

DRILL SWITCH Monitor used for activation that emulates panel Drill switch, activating silenceable fire outputs

EQUIP MONITR Monitor used for recording access to equipment

EVACUATE SWITCH Monitor used for activation that emulates panel Drill switch, activating silenceable fire outputs

FIRE CONTROL Monitors non-fire activations

FORM C RESET Control module used to interrupt 24V power to four-wire conventional detectors for 30 seconds
upon reset. Used in conjunction with a monitor module with a conventional detector Type ID

GEN ALARM Control module, XPC-8 circuit, or XP5-C (NAC mode) configured as a Municipal Box
Transmitter for NFPA 72 Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems applications (MBT-1 required). This
Type ID can also be used for general alarm activation. It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.

GEN PEND Control module, XPC-8 circuit, or XP5-C (NAC mode) that will activate upon receipt of an alarm
and/or trouble condition and remain in the ON state until all events have been acknowledged

GEN SUPERVIS Control module, XPC-8, or XP5-C (NAC mode) activated under any supervisory condition
(includes sprinkler type). It is programmed as “switch inhibit”

GEN TROUBLE Control module, XPC-8, or XP5-C (NAC mode) activated under any System Trouble condition.
It is programmed as “switch inhibit”

HAZARD ALERT Indicated a hazard condition, tracking

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Alphabetical List of Software Type ID Codes Software Type ID Codes

Software Type ID Code Device


HEAT Adjustable threshold heat detector

HEAT+ Adjustable threshold heat detector with a low temperature warning.

HEAT(FIXED) Intelligent 135ºF thermal sensor detector

HEAT(ROR) 15ºF per minute rate-of-rise detector

HEAT DETECT Monitor for conventional heat detector

HORN CIRCUIT Control module relay module used with NAC with horns

ISOLATED NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance, used with audio isolators. Activates even if there is
a short on its NAC circuit. Canada installations only.

ISOLATED SPK Supervised NAC for speaker circuit, used with audio isolators. Activates even if there is a short
on its audio circuit. Canada installations only.

LATCH SUPERV Indicates latching supervisory condition

MONITOR Alarm-monitoring device

NON FIRE Monitors non fire activations

NONRESET CTL Output unaffected by “System Reset” command

P/CO (C SUP) For use with a Photo/CO detector. If the CO element in the detector activates, a supervisory
condition is generated on the fire panel. An activation via the heat or photo element of the
Photo/CO detector will generate an alarm condition on the panel.

P/CO (P SUP)** For use with a Photo/CO detector. If the photo element in the detector activates, a supervisory
condition is generated on the fire panel. An activation via the CO or heat element of the
Photo/CO detector will generate an alarm condition on the panel.

PHOTO/CO For use with a Photo/CO detector. Activation of the CO, photo or heat elements will generate
an alarm condition on the fire panel.

POWER MONITR Monitor for main and auxiliary power supplies

PROCESS AUTO Indicates process condition, tracking

PROCESS MON Indicates process condition, latching

PULL STATION Manual fire-alarm activating device

RELAY Form-C relay control module

REL. FORM C Form-C relay that directs outputs to perform a releasing function

RF MON MODUL Wireless alarm-monitoring device

RF PULL STA Wireless manual fire alarm-activating device

RFSMOKE(PHOTO) Wireless smoke detector

RF SUPERVSRY Wireless supervisory-monitoring device

SECURITY L Monitor for activation of latching security alarm

SIL SWITCH Monitor used as Signal Silence switch, turning off all activated silenceable outputs

SMOKE ACCLIM Combination photoelectric/heat detector

SMOKE(ACCLIM+) Combination photoelectric/heat detector with low temperature warning

SMOKE CONVEN Conventional smoke detector attached to an FZM-1

SMOKE DETECT Conventional smoke detector attached to an FZM-1

SMOKE(DUCTI) Duct ionization smoke detector

SMOKE(DUCTL) Duct laser smoke detector

SMOKE(DUCTP) Duct photoelectric smoke detector

SMOKE(HARSH) HARSH smoke detector

SMOKE(ION) Ionization smoke detector

SMOKE(LASER) Laser smoke detector

SMOKE(MULTI) Multisensor smoke detector

SMOKE(PHOTO) Photoelectric smoke detector

SPEAKER Control module for speaker

SPRINKLR SYS Monitor for a waterflow device

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Software Type ID Codes Alphabetical List of Software Type ID Codes

Software Type ID Code Device


STROBE Control module used with NAC with strobes

SUP L(DUCTI) Duct ionization smoke detector, latching

SUP L(DUCTL) Duct laser smoke detector, latching

SUP L(DUCTP) Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory condition rather
than alarm, latching

SUP L(ION)** Ionization smoke detector, latching

SUP L(LASER)** Laser smoke detector, latching

SUP L(PHOTO)** Photoelectric smoke detector, latching

SUP T(DUCTI)*, ** Duct ionization smoke detector, tracking

SUP T(DUCTL)*, ** Duct laser smoke detector, tracking

SUP T(DUCTP)*, ** Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory condition rather
than alarm, tracking

SUP T(ION)*, ** Ionization smoke detector, tracking

SUP T(LASER)*, ** Laser smoke detector, tracking

SUP T(PHOTO)*, ** Photoelectric smoke detector, tracking

SYS MONITOR Monitor for equipment security

TAMPER Monitor for activation of tamper switch

TELE PAGE Monitor used to emulate the page button on an FFT-7, allowing remote paging to a fire area

TELEPHONE Control module for standard telephone circuit

TRACKING SUPERV Monitor for waterflow tamper switches for alarm points

TROUBLE MON Monitor for trouble inputs

WATERFLOW Monitor for waterflow alarm switch

WATERFLOW S Monitor for supervisory condition for activated waterflow switch

WEATHER ALRT Monitor for weather condition, tracking

*Not suitable for Canadian applications.


**Subject to AHJ approval.

Table J.1 Software Type ID Codes, Alphabetical List (3 of 3)

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Appendix K: Battery Calculations
K.1 Overview
This section contains instructions and tables for calculating power supply currents in alarm and standby conditions. This is a four-step pro-
cess, consisting of the following:
1. Calculating the total amount of AC branch circuit current required to operate the system
2. Calculating the worst-case system current load on the control panel, when primary (AC) power is applied, to assure that the limit of the
its internal power supply will not be exceeded. This considers the fire alarm condition only.
3. Calculating the total current load on the batteries (secondary power source) in the event of an AC power loss. This considers both
standby and fire alarm conditions.
4. Calculating the size of the batteries required to support the system if AC power loss occurs, based on the total battery current load, plus
a regulatory agency mandated derating factor.

K.2 Calculating the AC Branch Circuit


The control panel requires connection to a separate, dedicated AC branch circuit, which must be labeled FIRE ALARM. This branch circuit
must connect to the line side of the main power feed of the protected premises. No other non-fire alarm equipment may be powered from the
fire alarm branch circuit. The branch circuit wire must run continuously, without any disconnect devices, from the power source to the con-
trol panel. Over-current protection for this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the National Electrical Codes as well as local codes. Use
14 AWG (2.00 mm2) wire with 600 volt insulation for this branch circuit.
Use Table K.1, to determine the total amount of current, in AC amperes (A), that must be supplied to the system.
Number of Current Draw Total Current per
Device Type
Devices (AC amps) Device
1 X 3.25 =

CHG-120 [ ] X 2.00 =
[ ] X [ ] =
Sum Column for AC Branch Current Required =
Table K.1 AC Branch Circuit Requirements

K.3 Calculating the System Current Load


Overview
The control panel’s internal power supply must support all connected devices while primary (AC) power is applied. The continuous system
current load is highest during a fire alarm condition. To calculate the fire alarm load on the internal power supply, use Calculation Column 1
in Table K.3 on page 127.
The secondary power source (batteries) must be able to power the system under both standby and fire alarm conditions upon loss of primary
(AC) power. To calculate the fire alarm load on the secondary power source, use Calculation Column 2 in Table K.3 on page 127. To calcu-
late the standby load on the secondary power source, use Calculation Column 3 in Table K.3 on page 127.
All currents are given in amperes (A). Table K.2 shows how to convert milliamperes and microamperes to full amperes.
To convert... Multiply Example
Milliamperes (mA) to mA x 0.001 3 mA x 0.001 = 0.003A
amperes (A)
Microamperes (µA) to µA x 0.000001 300 µA x 0.000001 = 0.0003 A
amperes (A)
Table K.2 Converting to Full Amperes

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Calculating the Battery Size Battery Calculations

Table K.3 Battery Calculations

K.4 Calculating the Battery Size


Use Table K.4 to calculate the total Standby and Alarm load in ampere hours (AH). This total load determines the battery size (in AH),
required to support the system upon loss of primary (AC) power. Complete Table K.4 as follows:
1. Enter the totals from Table K.3 on page 127, Calculation Columns 2 and 3 where shown
2. Enter the NFPA Standby and Alarm times (refer to ‘NFPA Requirements’ below)
3. Calculate the ampere hours for Standby and Alarm, then sum the Standby and Alarm ampere hours
4. Multiply the sum by the derating factor of 1.2 to calculate the proper battery size (in AH)
5. Write the ampere hour requirements on the Protected Premises label located inside the cabinet door
Total Standby Load, Battery Powered Required Standby Time
(from Table K.3 Calculation Column 3) (24 hours)
[ ]
X[ ] = AH
Table K.4 Total Secondary Power Requirements at 24 VDC

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Battery Calculations Calculating the Battery Size

Total Fire Alarm Load, Battery Powered Required Alarm Time


(from Table K.3 Calculation Column 2) (for 5 min., enter 0.084,
[ ] for 10 min., enter 0.168)
X[ ] = AH
Sum of Standby and Alarm Ampere Hours = AH
Multiply by the Derating Factor X 1.2
Battery Size, Total Ampere Hours Required = AH
Table K.4 Total Secondary Power Requirements at 24 VDC

K.4.1 NFPA Battery Requirements


NFPA 72 Local, Proprietary, Central, Auxiliary and Remote Fire Alarm Systems require 24 hours of standby power followed by 5 minutes in
alarm

K.4.2 Selecting and Locating Batteries


Select sealed lead acid batteries that meet or exceed the total ampere hours calculated in Table K.4 . The control panel can charge batteries in
the 7 AH to 100 AH range. The control panel cabinet is capable of housing batteries up to 26 AH. Batteries larger than 26 AH require a UL
listed external battery charger and cabinet such as the NFS-LBB or other UL listed external battery cabinet.

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