Data Sheet
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FireFinder® XLS / XLSV
Zone-Indicating Cards
Model ZIC-8B (with Model ZIC-2C mounted)
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER SPECIFICATIONS
• Operates audible or visual notification
appliance circuits (NACs)
• Three (3) unique signals from each circuit
− Operates 25V or 70VRMS audio speakers
• One (1) or (2) two-channel voice operation
• Eight (8) ‘Class B’ (Style Y) circuits
• Fully programmable
• Coded audibles available
• On-board microprocessor
• Automatic / manual control
• Selectable degrade operation
• March time / Uniform ‘Code 3’
• Built-in strobe synchronization
• Built-in, ground-fault detection ZIC-8B
[Side View]
• Circuits power limited, per NEC 760 ZIC-2C (with ZIC-2C mounted)
ZIC-8B
[Front View]
• Silence / non-silence option • UL 864 9th Edition Listed & ULC Listed;
• Output power rated 2.0 Amps @ 24 VDC per circuit FM & NYC Fire Department Approved
Product Overview
The Zone-Indicating Card (Model ZIC-8B) provides eight Indication of power, communication, internal operation,
(8) fully-supervised, programmable output circuits for use and ground-fault conditions are provided, as well
on each FireFinder XLS fire alarm control panel (FACP). as indication of circuit activation or trouble conditions.
Model ZIC-8B supplies eight (8) ‘Class B’-type (Style Y) All system status conditions are also reported to
output circuits; power limited to 2.0 amps maximum per the system Person Machine Interface (PMI).
circuit. Each circuit can be independently programmed Each circuit or output may be controlled automatically with
for use with listed audible or visual notification XLS system logic via the programmable custom-
appliances, or listed emergency-audio speakers. configuration tool, ZEUS, or set manually, via the
With the use of the Model EBA2004-A1 booster FireFinder XLS keypad the Person Machine Interface.
amplifier, Model ZIC-8B can also send audio to Automatic control may also be time based. Each circuit or
additional speaker zones. output can be manually ‘Armed’ or ‘Disarmed’ through the
Model ZIC-8B plugs into one (1) slot in the Model CC-5 keypad of the Person Machine Interface.
or Model CC-2 Card Cage, and has on-board light- Model ZIC-8B is UL 864 9th Edition Listed & ULC Listed,
emitting diodes (LEDs) for system status and as well as Factory Mutual [FM] (#3010) and NYCFD
troubleshooting. Model ZIC-2C mounts directly onto (#6160) Approved.
Model ZIC-8B, and allows each of the Model ZIC-8B
output circuits to be used for (2) two-channel voice
applications.
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Product Overview — (continued) Controls and Indicators
When any circuit or output has been ‘Disarmed,’ the RESET switch – Re-initializes only Model ZIC-8B
display for Model PMI shall indicate the affected circuit
POWER LED – Indicates power is applied to the
or output, and the ‘Partial-System Disable’ LED will
Model ZIC-8B card
illuminate, until the circuit or output has been returned to
the ‘Armed’ condition. Model ZIC-8B circuits can also be CARD FAIL LED – Illuminates when the card
manually energized or de-energized when in the ‘Disarmed’ microprocessor has failed
state, via use of Model PMI.
HNET FAIL LED – Illuminates when the HNET
Model ZIC-8B contains an on-board microprocessor, which communication fails, and
allows notification-circuit outputs to function in a Model ZIC-8B is in degrade mode
degrade mode – even if the main FireFinder XLS
processor or the local-network-communication link has GND FAULT LED – Indicates the detection of a ground-fault
failed. condition (either negative or positive) on
Model ZIC-8B’s field wiring
In degrade mode, Model ZIC-8B will respond to an
Alarm or Trouble command from any intelligent, ZONE ACTIVE LEDs – Illuminates to indicate that the zone
addressable initiating device or conventional-zone has been activated either automatically
initiating device connected in the same local enclosure. or manually. There is one (1) LED for
each zone.
Standard NAC Zone – Each of the eight (8) circuits
on ZIC-8B can be configured for use as a standard NAC. TROUBLE LEDs – Indicates the presence of a Trouble
The NAC output can be used as a steady, coded, horn / condition (either an open circuit or a
strobe synchronized, horn / strobe synchronized with short circuit) on the zone. There is
silence-able horn, strobe synchronized, or one (1) LED for each zone.
unsynchronized strobe output.
The available coding includes ANSI Temporal, March
Time 120 pulse per minute (PPM), March Time 60 PPM, Electrical Ratings (Model ZIC-2C)
March Time 30 PPM, Canadian Two-stage 30 PPM,
17mA, per active output
Canadian Two-stage 120 PPM and custom coding.
24V Back Plane 0mA
Using the horn / strobe synchronized setting for the Current (ZIC-8B S1 in “BP POWER” position)
outputs allows Siemens horns, strobes and horn /
(ZIC-8B S1 in “EXT POWER” position)
strobes to synchronize all horns in a temporal
17mA, per active output
pattern. The horn / strobe synchronized setting for
24V Current 0mA
the outputs also allow all strobes to flash
(Screw Terminal) (ZIC-8B S1 in “EXT POWER” position)
simultaneously. The silenceable setting shall allow
the operator to silence the horns, while keeping the (ZIC-8B S1 in “BP POWER” position)
strobes active. 6.2V Back Plane
0mA
Outputs may be programmed through logic to transmit – Current
up to three (3) different signal types – depending on 24V Current 0mA
event priority. For instance, the same circuit can be (Standby)
programmed to transmit the ANSI Temporal pattern for
evacuation, March Time 120 PPM for tornado notification,
and a custom code for recall. Electrical Ratings (Model ZIC-8B)
Standard Speaker Zone – Each of the eight (8) circuits 24V Back Plane or
(See Note Below)
External Power Current
on Model ZIC-8B can be configured for use as a standard-
speaker circuit in single or dual-channel systems. Dual- 24V Current
Total Device Current
(Screw Terminal)
channel operation requires the optional Model ZIC-2C
module, which is mounted to a connector directly on 6.2V Back Plane Current 0
Model ZIC-8B. 24V Standby Current 105mA
No additional mounting space is required for the ZIC-2C. Note: The 24V current is dependent on the usage and wiring
type of each ZIC circuit. Listed in the lefthand column
Model ZIC-8B can be used with the Model ZAM-80/180 of the next page are the required current draws for each
bulk amplifier or the Model ZAC-40 amplifier card. zone’s usage and wiring type:
Model ZIC-8B is limited to 25 Watts max. / zone at 25V
(when the zone is active.) At 70V, Model ZIC-8B is
limited to 30 Watts max. / zone.
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Electrical Ratings – (continued) Details for Ordering
ZIC-8B Current Requirements Per Output Zone Part
Model Description
Zone Usage Output Current Requirement Number
Not Used 0 ZIC-8B 500-648670 (8) Eight-circuit Zone Indicating Card
NAC 17mA ZIC-2C 500-648671 (2) Two-Channel Adapter Card
Strobe – Sync. 17mA
Strobe – Unsync. 17mA
Two (2) Channel Speaker Zone 34mA Temperature and Humidity Range
One (1) Channel Speaker Zone 17mA Products are UL 864 9th Edition Listed for indoor dry
NAC – coded 17mA locations within a temperature range of 120+/-3°F
ZIC-8B Standby Current = 91mA (49+/-2°C) to 32+/-3°F (0+/-2°C) and a relative
humidity of 93+/-2% at a temperature of 90+/-3°F
(32+/-2°C).
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Notice: This marketing data sheet is not intended to be used for system design or installation purposes.
For the most up-to-date information, refer to each product’s installation instructions.
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Building Technologies Division {SII-FS} Supersedes sheet dated 8/2015
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