FireForce 8 Description NAC Expander/Power Supply The FireForce 8 (FF8) from Gamewell-FCI is a Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) extender panel designed to extend the power capabilities of existing NACs and provide power (1.5 A) for other ancillary devices. The FF8 will connect to any brand of a UL-Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) to provide Notification Appliance Circuit expansion. Designed with advanced switch-mode power-supply technology, the FireForce 8 provides filtered and electronicallyregulated power distributed to four (4) NACs. Each NAC is rated at 3.0 Amp. maximum, with a total output capacity of 8.0 Amp. The outputs may be configured as the following: • Four (4), Class B (Style W, X, Y) • Two (2), Class A (Style Z) • Two (2), Class B and one Class A • Four (4), Class A (Style Z) with the optional Class A adaptor installed The FF8 includes an internal battery charger. Gamewell-FCI’s FF8 provides independent output circuit supervision. In the event of a NAC fault, the FF8 can be configured to notify the FACP. The FF8 has field-selectable, built-in strobe and horn sync protocols. Protocols support Faraday, Gentex, System Sensor, Amseco, and Cooper-Wheelock devices; or pass through a pre-generated sync protocol from a single synchronization source. This eliminates the need for additional individual sync modules. Independent horn silencing via sync protocol allows synchronized horns and strobes to operate on a single circuit. One of the most challenging aspects of a retrofit application is locating the existing EOL resistor. In retrofit applications that have EOL values other than the 3.9K ohm EOL resistor normally used with the FF8, a single resistor matching the existing EOL can be used as a reference EOL for all outputs. This feature speeds installation and system checkout. The reference resistor must be within a range of 2K ohm to 25K ohm. “FireForce 8” labeling is placed on the cabinet front, making the FF8 ideal for all retrofit applications. FireForce 8 Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • For enhanced notification appliance circuit survivability, the FF8 can utilize its dual-activation inputs for redundant trip operation. Provides two fully-supervised input/control circuits Redundant activation option for survivability Multiple sync protocols, compatible with the following appliances: Cooper-Wheelock, Faraday, System Sensor, Amseco, and Gentex-as field-selectable options Four (4) configurable supervised NAC outputs 8.0 Amp., 24 VDC, fully regulated full-load output (power-limited) Output fault notification to FACP 1.5 A auxiliary power output Eight trouble and status LEDs Common trouble Form-C relay Isolated AC Fail Form-C relay, immediate or delayed six hours Ground fault detection 26 AH battery charger capability Selectable temporal coding Facilitates multiple NAC synchronization for large areas Optional multipack for up to four FF8s in a single lockable enclosure Optional Class A adaptor An ISO 9000-2000 Company SIGNALING MEA Approved S521 206-01-E 7300-1288:162 GAMEWELL-FCI 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA • Tel: (203) 484-7161 • Fax: (203) 484-7118 Specifications are for information only, are not intended for installation purposes, and are subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed by Gamewell-FCI for their use. www.gamewell-fci.com CS-2282 Rev. a page 1 of 2 ©2007 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Engineer’s Specifications Specifications (Continued) The Fire Alarm System shall be designed with remotely located Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) Expander/ Power Supplies for the support of notification appliances. The remote Power Supplies shall be fully supervised and shall provide 8.0 Amps. of notification appliance power and 1.5 Amps. of auxiliary power output. The NAC Extender Panel shall be able to select strobe synchronization protocol via an internal dip switch. There shall be five selectable protocols available. The NAC Extender Panel shall synchronize all outputs simultaneously. The NAC Extender Panel shall be able to use existing notification appliance circuit’s end-of-line resistors in the range of 2K – 25K ohms for retrofit applications. The internal battery charging circuit shall charge up to 26 AH batteries. The NAC Expander/ Power Supply shall be a Gamewell-FCI FireForce 8. Input Control Circuit: Temperature Rating: Relative Humidity: Dimensions: Options 31081 SCE-95 mounting plate provides a means to install two (2) SCE-95 modules. The addition of SCE-95s provides a means to run on FF8 outputs via a panel command on an SLC. The 31081 mounts over the main PCB and is hinged for access to FF8 terminal. FF8-MP Multipack FF8 option provides a means to place up to four (4) FF8s or 31085s (XP95 device mounting plates) in a single lockable enclosure. UL approved. (45.72 H x 31.75 W x 11.43 D cm) FF8-MP Cabinet: 37.2" H x 24.0" W x 6.0" D (94.49 H x 60.96 W x 15.24 D cm) Field Selectable NAC Signaling INPUT Steady Steady Steady Sync Model Description FF8 24 VDC, 8.0 Amp., fire alarm NAC expander/ power supply with integral battery charger Multipack cabinet with one FF8 and space for up to three additional FF8-CMs or 31085s (See Options Section). Chassis assembly version of FF8, for mounting in FF8-MP spaces Class A adaptor, converts signal circuits to Class A wiring (See Options Section). Mounting plate for placing up to two SCE-95 modules into the FF8 (FF8 and FF8-MP compatible, See Options Section). Mounting plate for placing XP95 devices into the FF8-MP; includes standoffs for eight devices Battery, 12 VDC, 7 AH (two required for 24 V operation) Battery, 12 VDC, 12 AH (two required for 24 V operation) FF8-MP 31076 31081 Specifications Primary Input Power: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3.0 A or 220 V, 1.5 A; jumper selectable Secondary Power: 24-volt operation: two 7 – 24 AH batteries Battery Charging Up to 26 AH batteries Capacity: Battery Space: Up to two 12 AH batteries maximum inside the FF8 cabinet. Larger batteries require a separate battery cabinet Total Output Power: 8.0 A maximum Standby Current: 0.030 A Auxiliary Power 0.15 A under all conditions Output: 1.5 A, if load is removed during operation (external relay or AC Fail relay use required). NAC Output Ratings: 24 VDC fully regulated, 3.0 A maximum per circuit (8.0 A total) End-of-Line Resistor 2K to 25K, 1/2 watt Range: Common Trouble Relay, AC Fail Relay: 2.0 A/28 VDC or 120 VAC OUTPUT (Follows Input) Temporal Steady - SYNC Steady with Noise Eliminated Sync Ordering Information FF8-CM 31076 Class A adaptor converts the four (4) Class B outputs to four (4) Class A outputs. 16 – 30 VDC @ 5 mA minimum 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) 10 - 93%, non-condensing FF8 Cabinet: 18.0" H x 12.5" W x 4.5" D 31085 BAT-1270 BAT-12120 GAMEWELL-FCI 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA • Tel: (203) 484-7161 • Fax: (203) 484-7118 CS-2282 Rev. a page 2 of 2 www.gamewell-fci.com