Flex 4 & Flex 8 Description The Gamewell Flex 4 and Flex 8 Fire Alarm Control Panels are designed for small to medium commercial, residential, institutional and industrial occupancies. Simple and easy configuration of the microprocessor-based controls is accomplished via DIP switches. Superior product flexibility allows compliance with the specific job requirements at each installation. Two standard configurations are available. The Flex 4 includes 4 Class B (Style B) Initiating Device Circuits (IDCs), which are easily programmed and wired to perform as 2 Class A (Style D) circuits. For signaling an alarm condition, the Flex 4 provides 2 Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) that may be wired for Class A/B (Style Z/Y) performance and are rated for loads up to 1.7 Amperes each. With twice the circuit capacity, the Flex 8 provides 8 Class B IDCs, which are easily configurable as 4 Class A circuits and 4 Class A/B NACs. Each NAC is also rated for a maximum of 1.7 Amps, with total notification appliance power for the Flex 8 at 5 Amps maximum. A Flex 4 may be expanded in the field to provide the circuit capacity of a Flex 8 by installing a Circuit Expander Module (CEM.) The CEM provides an additional 4 Class B (2 Class A) IDCs and 2 Class A or B NACs. All initiating circuits of the Flex 4 and Flex 8 are factory set to operate for Class B (Style B) wiring performance. Through field programming, all circuits can easily be converted to Class A (Style D) circuits. An integral 6 Amp power supply is included in both products to provide system power, 4-wire resettable smoke power (24 VDC @ 100 mA) and up to 5 Amps of notification appliance power. Programming The Flex 4 and Flex 8 use simple DIP switches for programming IDCs and NACs, as well as enabling and disabling of system functions such as signal silence, fire drill and auxiliary disconnect. Notification circuits may be configured for audible or visual devices and silenceable or non-silenceable operation. The Flex 4 and Flex 8 allow for alarm verification on all Initiating Device Circuits (IDCs). Predefined IDCs may be optionally configured for Waterflow (zone 3 [Flex 4] or zones 3 & 7 [Flex 8]) or Latching/NonLatching Supervisory (zone 4 [Flex 4] or zones 4 & 8 [Flex 8]). Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panels Approvals UL Listed CSFM, MEA Approved Features • Initiating Device Circuits (IDCs) may be individually configured for: > General Alarm > Waterflow > Supervisory > Alarm Verification • Supervisory operation may be Latching or Non-Latching • Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) may be programmed as: > Silenceable > Non-Silenceable > Auto-Silenceable > Coded (March Time, Temporal Code, California Code) • 5.0 Amps of total NAC power • Common Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble contacts • Resettable four-wire smoke detector power @ 100 mA • Integral Walk Test operation • EIA-485 interface for up to 3 model RA8 Remote Annunciators • Polarity Reversal and City Tie connection (optional) • Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter DACT (optional) • Relay-by-zone capability with RY4 (Flex 4) or RY8 (Flex 8) modules CS-2081 Rev. 1201-3 Page 1 DACT Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter/Dialer Relay Module RY8 Remote Trouble Indicator RA8 Remote Annunciator Configuration and Programming Tool CFG The Flex 4 and Flex 8 can meet the following UL installation system designations (with indicated options selected): • • • • Local, Auxiliary (using PRM), Remote Station Protected Premises (using DACT or PRM), Central Station Protected Premises (using DACT). Type of Service / Signaling A, M, WF, SS (SS is only Local or with DACT)/Non-coded Specifications Flex 4 & Flex 8 Fire Alarm Control Panels Primary Input Power: Secondary Power: Battery Charging Capacity: Initiating Device Circuits: IDC Compatibility Identifier: Total Output Power: NAC Output Ratings: Auxiliary Power Output: 4-Wire Smoke Power: Current Consumption: Main Circuit Board Fuse: Auxiliary Relays: Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory: EIA-485 Connection: Trouble Indication Output: End-of-Line resistor (30177): 102—132 VAC, 60 Hz, 4 Amp Two 12-volt batteries (in series) Up to 24 Amp hours max. 26 VDC, .003 A standby, 1.5Vp-p ripple, .050 A max. (alarm), power-limited “GWC01” 6 Amp maximum 24 VDC unfiltered, 1.7 Amp max. / circuit (5 Amp max.), power-limited 24 VDC unfiltered, .3 A max., power-limited 28 VDC unfiltered, .100 A max., 1.5Vp-p ripple, resettable, power-limited .110 A standby, .220A alarm 10 Amp 1 Amp resistive, 28VDC, Form-C Connects up to 3 RA8 Remote Annunciators Controls single RTI Remote Trouble Indicator 3.9 K-Ohm, 1/2 Watt, 5% with spade lugs—UL Listed Flex 4 & Flex 8 Optional Modules RA8—Remote Annunciator, 8-Zone: Current Consumption: .035 A standby, .090 A alarm RTI—Remote Trouble Buzzer: Current Consumption: .035 A standby, .035 A alarm DACT—Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter: Current Consumption: .045 A standby, .120 A alarm RY4—Relay Module, 4 Form-C: Current Consumption: .005 A standby, .160 A alarm 1 Amp resistive, 28 VDC RY8—Relay Module, 8-Form-C: Current Consumption: .005 A standby, .160 A alarm 1 Amp resistive, 28 VDC PRM—Polarity Reversal / City Tie Module: Current Consumption: .035 A standby, .3 A alarm Supervised City Tie: 24 VDC unfiltered, .210 A max., 14 Ohms trip coil, NOT power-limited Polarity Reversal: 24 VDC open, 12 VDC @ .003 A, .008 A max. (shorted), power-limited CEM—Circuit Expander Module (Flex 4 only): Current Consumption: .045 A standby, .120 A alarm Initiating Device Circuits: 22 VDC, .003 A standby, 1.5Vp-p ripple, .050 A max. (alarm), power- limited IDC Compatibility Identifier: “GWC01” NAC Output Ratings: 24 VDC unfiltered, 1.7 Amp max. / circuit , power-limited Cabinet Dimensions: Battery Space: Relative Humidity: Temperature Rating: 14” H x 14” W x 5” D Two 12 AH batteries max. 93% non-condensing 0°C - 49°C (32°F– 120°F) CS-2081 Rev. 1201-3 Ordering Information Model Flex 4 Flex 8 Accessories CEM DACT Description Four-zone, expandable, microprocessor-based Fire Alarm Control Panel with 4 Class B (Style B) or 2 Class A (Style D) Initiating Device Circuits (IDCs), 2 Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) and a 6 Amp power supply. Expandable up to 8 Class B (Style B) IDCs or 4 Class A (Style D) and 4 Class A/ B (Style Z/Y) NACs. Allows for installation of one DACT Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter or one PRM Polarity Reversal / City Tie Module and one RY4 or RY8 Auxiliary Relay Module. Red, surface- or flush-mount enclosure with CAT-60 key locked door. Eight-zone, microprocessor-based Fire Alarm Control Panel with 8 Class B (Style B) or 4 Class A (Style D) Initiating Device Circuits, 4 Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Notification Appliance Circuits and a 6 Amp Power Supply. Allows for Installation of one DACT Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter or one PRM Polarity Reversal / City Tie Module and one RY4 or RY8 Auxiliary Relay Module. Red, surface- or flush-mount enclosure with CAT-60 key locked door. 30177 CFG 71954-M 72052 Circuit Expander Module to field modify a Flex 4 to a Flex 8 Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter Module. Transmits in ADEMCO Contact ID and SIA-DCS protocols. CFG configuration and diagnostics tool is required for programming. Polarity Reversal / City Tie Module. (Note: Only one of a DACT or PRM module can be used with the Flex 4 or Flex 8). Auxiliary Relay Module with 4 configurable, Form-C relays. Relays programmable for: Relay-by-Zone, Common Alarm, Common Supervisory, etc. Auxiliary Relay Module with 8 configurable, Form-C relays. Relays programmable for: Relay-by-Zone, Common Alarm, Common Supervisory, etc. Remote Trouble Indicator with trouble LED and piezo buzzer. Remote Annunciator with common control features, indicators and 8 bi-colored LEDs. UL Listed, End-of-Line Resistor assembly with wire leads and spade lugs. Hand-held Configuration and Diagnostics programming tool for DACT. Set of Manuals for the Flex 4 and Flex 8 product line Flex 4 and Flex 8 Main Board/Display replacement. Batteries B12V4 B12V7 B12V12 Battery, 12 VDC, 4 Ampere Hour (2 required per panel). Battery, 12 VDC, 7 Ampere Hour (2 required per panel). Battery, 12 VDC, 12 Ampere Hour (2 required per panel). PRM RY4 RY8 RTI RA8 Specifications and wiring information are provided for information only and are believed to be accurate. Gamewell assumes no responsibility for their use. Data and design are subject to change without notice. Installation and wiring instructions shipped with the product shall always be used for actual installation. For more information, contact Gamewell. The Gamewell Company Voice (508) 231-1400 60 Pleasant St. Ashland, MA 01721 888-FIREBOX • (888) 347-3269 FAX (508) 231-0900 www.gamewell.com Gamewell 2001 CS-2081 Rev. 1201-3 Page 4