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Honeywell FCI Gamewell Flex 404 Instruction Manual

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Fire Alarm Control Panels
Flex 402 & Flex 404
Instruction Manual
D4
Document 52194
3/27/2015
Rev:
P/N 52194:D4
ECN 15-174
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  • Page 1 Fire Alarm Control Panels Flex 402 & Flex 404 Instruction Manual Document 52194 3/27/2015 Rev: P/N 52194:D4 ECN 15-174...
  • Page 2 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 (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi- detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning als, etc.).
  • Page 3 Gamewell-FCI®, SmartScan®, and E3 Series® are registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Product Description ..................... 10 1.1: Product Features ............................10 1.2: Specifications...............................11 1.3: Controls and Indicators..........................12 1.4: Circuits.................................13 1.5: Components ..............................14 1.6: Optional Modules and Accessories ......................14 Section 2: Installation......................16 2.1: Backbox Mounting ............................16 2.2: Operating Power ............................18 2.3: Input Circuits ...............................19 2.4: Output Circuits.............................21 2.4.1: Notification Appliance Circuits......................21...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions ..................37 4.1: Switch Functions in Normal Mode ......................37 4.1.1: ACK - Acknowledge .........................37 4.1.2: Silence..............................37 4.1.3: Zone Enable/Disable..........................37 4.1.4: Reset/(Lamp Test) ..........................37 4.1.5: Walktest .............................38 4.2: Walktest................................38 4.3: Status LEDs..............................39 4.4: Operation..............................40 4.4.1: Fire Alarm Response .........................41 4.4.2: Fire Alarm Restoral ...........................41 4.4.3: System Supervisory Condition Response ..................41...
  • Page 7 It is imperative that the installer understand the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be familiar with the standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies: • Underwriters Laboratories Standards • NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents. NFPA Standards This Fire Alarm Control Panel complies with the following NFPA Standards: NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code for Local Fire Alarm Systems and Remote Station...
  • Page 8 Flex 402 Two Zone Main Circuit Board IDC (4.7 KΩ, ½ watt ELR) (supervised, power-limited) Zone 2 B- Trouble Relay (fail-safe) Zone 2 B+ 2 amps @ 30 VDC Zone 1 B- (nonsupervised) Zone 1 B+ Common NAC (4.7KW, ½ watt ELR) Trouble (Normally Open) 2.5A max.
  • Page 9 Flex 404 Four Zone Main Circuit Board IDC (4.7 KΩ, ½ watt ELR) TB3 (supervised, power-limited) Zone 4 B- Zone 4 B+ Trouble Relay TB5 (fail-safe) Zone 3 B- 2A @ 30 VDC (nonsupervised) Zone 3 B+ Common Zone 2 B- Trouble (Normally Open) NAC (4.7KΩ, ½...

  • Page 10: Section 1: Product Description

    Section 1: Product Description The Flex 402 is a two zone FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) and the Flex 404 is a four zone FACP. The information in this manual refers to both the Flex 402 and Flex 404 unless otherwise specified. These control panels provide reliable fire signaling protection for small to medium sized commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Product Description Trouble (one per zone)  Maintenance (one per zone)  AC Power  NAC Disable  Zone Disable  NAC Fault  System Trouble  Power Trouble  Walktest  Alarm Silence  Earth Fault LED (on circuit board) lights if zero impedance between FACP and ground exist ...

  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    Product Description Controls and Indicators Alarm Current: 15 mA minimum Short Circuit Current: 40 mA maximum Maximum Loop Resistance: 100 ohms End-of-Line Resistor: 4.7KΩ, 1/2 watt (Part #71252) Standby Current: 4 mA Refer to the Gamewell-FCI Device Compatibility Document for listed compatible devices Notification Appliance Circuit(s) - TB2 One NAC on Flex 402, two NACs on Flex 404 Operation: Style Y (Class B)

  • Page 13: Circuits

    Circuits Product Description LED Indicators • Fire Alarm Zone 1 - red LED • Fire Alarm Zone 2 - red LED • Fire Alarm Zone 3 - red LED (Flex 404 only) • Fire Alarm Zone 4 - red LED (Flex 404 only) •...

  • Page 14: Components

    Product Description Components • 24 volt battery charger (up to 18 Amp Hour batteries) Notification Appliance Circuits One NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) Style Y (Class B) on the Flex 402 Two NACs Style Y (Class B) on the Flex 404 Relays Alarm Relay Trouble Relay (fail-safe)
  • Page 15 Optional Modules and Accessories Product Description • Alarm Zone 2 (red LED) • Alarm Zone 3 (red LED) • Alarm Zone 4 (red LED) • System Trouble (yellow LED) A Local Trouble Sounder and Silence Switch are also provided. All LED wiring is supervised for open conditions.

  • Page 16: Section 2: Installation

    Section 2: Installation The cabinet can be surface mounted or semi-flush mounted using the optional Trim Ring P/N: TR-1-R. The door is removable during the installation period by opening and lifting if off the hinges. The cabinet mounts using two key slots at the top of the backbox and two additional 0.250” diameter holes located at the bottom.
  • Page 17 Backbox Mounting Installation Depth = 2.875” (7.3 cm) Depth = 3.05” (7.75cm) Door = 14.677” (37.28 cm) Door = 15.342” (38.97 cm) Bottom Depth = 4.75” (12.065 cm) Battery Box = 8.5” (21.59 cm) Battery Box = 14.5” (37.384 cm) Figure 2.2 Backbox and Battery Box When using batteries larger than 7 Amp Hour (up to 18 Amp Hour), the BB-17F battery box (or UL-listed equivalent) must be installed.

  • Page 18: Operating Power

    Installation Operating Power 2.2 Operating Power WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER 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.

  • Page 19: Input Circuits

    Input Circuits Installation 2.3 Input Circuits The Flex 402 has two IDCs (Initiating Device Circuits) and the Flex 404 has four IDCs. Each circuit is compatible with System Sensor’s i smoke detectors which generate a maintenance signal when the detector becomes dirty and a separate supervisory ‘freeze’ signal when ambient temperature falls below the detector rating.
  • Page 20 Installation Input Circuits Combination Waterflow/Supervisory Zone A combination Waterflow/Supervisory circuit allows an FACP to distinguish between an Alarm switch (waterflow device) and a Supervisory switch (tamper) installed on the same circuit. The following figure illustrates the wiring of Zone 2 as a Style B (Class B) Waterflow/Supervisory circuit.

  • Page 21: Output Circuits

    Output Circuits Installation 2.4 Output Circuits 2.4.1 Notification Appliance Circuits The Flex 402 provides one Style Y (Class B) NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) while the Flex 404 provides two Style Y (Class B) NACs. Each circuit is capable of providing a maximum of 2.5 amps of current.

  • Page 22: 2: Special Application Dc Power Output Connections

    Installation Output Circuits 2.4.2 Special Application DC Power Output Connections Resettable 24 VDC special application power is available on both the Flex 402 and Flex 404 control panels. Nonresettable 24 VDC special application power is available only on the Flex 404. Nonresettable Power (500 mA) -Flex 404Only 4-Wire Smoke Detector Power (500 mA) 24 VDC filtered, nonresettable special application power...

  • Page 23: Power-Limited Wiring Requirements

    Power-limited Wiring Requirements Installation 2.5 Power-limited Wiring Requirements Power-limited and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. All power-limited circuit wiring must remain at least 0.25” (6.35 mm) away from any nonpower- limited circuit wiring. Furthermore, all power-limited and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must enter and exit the cabinet through different knockouts and/or conduits.

  • Page 24: Installation Of Optional Modules

    Installation Installation of Optional Modules 2.6 Installation of Optional Modules CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER REMOVE ALL POWER (AC AND DC) BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING MODULES OR WIRING. 2.6.1 CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (Flex 404 only) Installation The CAC-4 Module can be used to convert the four Style B (Class B) Initiating Device Circuits to Style D (Class A) and the two Style Y (Class B) Notification Appliance Circuits to Style Z (Class A).

  • Page 25: 2: 4Xtmf, 4Xlmf And 4Xzmf Option Modules

    Installation of Optional Modules Installation on the circuit. Do not wire to the corresponding A+ and A- terminals on the CAC-4 module. Note that Zone 1 IDC on the Flex 402 and Zone 2 IDC on the Flex 404 can be configured as a combination waterflow/supervisory circuit as illustrated in the following figure.

  • Page 26: 4Xtmf Transmitter Module Installation

    Installation Installation of Optional Modules The following steps must be followed when installing each of these modules: Remove all power (AC and DC) from the FACP before installing the modules. Cut jumper JP1 (for connectors J3 and J5) and/or JP2 (for connectors J4 and J6) on the main circuit board to allow the control panel to supervise the placement of any installed option module.
  • Page 27 Installation of Optional Modules Installation Maximum Coil Resistance: 14.6 ohms Maximum allowable wire resistance between panel and trip coil: 3 ohms Municipal Box wiring can leave the building Remote Station Service (NFPA 72 Remote Station Fire Alarm Systems) - Intended for connection to a polarity reversal circuit or a Remote Station receiving unit having compatible ratings: Maximum load for each circuit: 10 mA...

  • Page 28: 4Xzmf Zone Relay Module (Flex 404 Only)

    Installation Installation of Optional Modules 4XZMF Zone Relay Module (Flex 404 only) The 4XZMF provides four zone alarm, one system alarm and one system trouble Form-C relays. Nonpower-limited and power-limited wiring must have a minimum distance of 0.25”, wire to wire. If this module is used to drive nonpower-limited and power-limited circuits, follow the instructions below: Relay #1 through #4 will activate with...

  • Page 29: 4Xlmf Led Interface Module (Flex 404 Only)

    Installation of Optional Modules Installation 4XLMF LED Interface Module (Flex 404 only) The 4XLMF supports the RZA-4XF Remote Annunciator module. The wiring of this module must follow the requirements as specified in “Power-limited Wiring Requirements” on page 23. Important: The 4XLMF module can only be installed on connectors J3 and J5 of the Flex 404 main circuit board.

  • Page 30: Section 3: Program Options Via Dip Switch

    Section 3: Program Options via DIP Switch This section describes the programming options available via DIP switch settings. The FACP can be field programmed using option DIP switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 which are located in the bot- tom right side of the main circuit board. A factory-installed dip switch cover, which prevents acci- dental programming, must first be removed.

  • Page 31: Dip Switch Settings

    DIP Switch Settings Program Options via DIP Switch 3.1 DIP Switch Settings The following tables list the programmable features for the Flex 402 and Flex 404. Placing a DIP switch in the ON position will select the feature while placing the DIP switch in the OFF position will deselect the feature.
  • Page 32 Program Options via DIP Switch DIP Switch Settings Switch Number DIP Switch Number DIP Switch ON Silence Inhibit Auto-silence Temporal Coding Selective Silence (if sync. enabled) Trouble Reminder AC Trouble Delay Autoresettable Supervisory IDC Combination Waterflow/Supervisory Circuit IDC1 Verification IDC1 Supervisory IDC2 Verification IDC2 Supervisory IDC3 Verification...

  • Page 33: 1: Sw1 Dip Switch Settings

    DIP Switch Settings Program Options via DIP Switch 3.1.1 SW1 DIP Switch Settings Silence Inhibit Switch 1, placed in the ON position, selects the Silence Inhibit feature. This feature prevents the silencing or resetting of the NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits) for a period of one minute after initiation of an alarm.

  • Page 34: Idc Combination Circuit

    Program Options via DIP Switch DIP Switch Settings IDC Combination Circuit Switch 8, placed in the ON position, sets IDC #1 on the Flex 402 or IDC #2 on the Flex 404 as a combination circuit. A combination zone can be used for monitoring supervisory devices such as valve tamper switches and alarm devices such as waterflow switches.

  • Page 35: Idc1 Supervisory For Flex 402 Or Idc2 Supervisory For Flex 404

    DIP Switch Settings Program Options via DIP Switch IDC1 Supervisory for Flex 402 or IDC2 Supervisory for Flex 404 Switch 4, placed in the ON position, programs IDC #1 on the Flex 402 or IDC #2 on the Flex 404 as a Supervisory circuit.

  • Page 36: Strobe Synchronization

    Program Options via DIP Switch DIP Switch Settings Strobe Synchronization Switches 5 and 6 are used to program the Synchronization feature. This feature controls the activa- tion of notification appliances in such a way that all devices will turn on and off at exactly the same time, This is particularly critical when activating strobes which must be synchronized to avoid ran- dom activation and a potential hazard or confusion.

  • Page 37: Section 4: Operating Instructions

    Section 4: Operating Instructions The Flex 402 and Flex 404 have two modes of operation which are Normal and Walktest modes. Upon initial power-up, the system will be in Normal Mode. This section discusses operation of the control panel in the Normal Mode. 4.1 Switch Functions in Normal Mode 4.1.1 ACK - Acknowledge The Acknowledge button, which is located on the FACP membrane switch panel, silences the...

  • Page 38: 5: Walktest

    Operating Instructions Walktest 4.1.5 Walktest The Walktest button, which is located on the FACP membrane switch panel, allows a panel walktest to be performed. Pressing and holding the Walktest button for a minimum of two seconds causes the FACP to enter audible walktest. Pressing the Walktest button and then the Silence button and holding both for a minimum of two seconds will cause the panel to enter silent walktest.

  • Page 39: Status Leds

    Status LEDs Operating Instructions During an audible walktest, if a device remains latched in alarm (such as a Pull Station that is not reset after activation), subsequent testing of devices on the same zone will not trigger the NACs. Be certain to reset or clear each device after testing. Silent Walktest To perform a silent Walktest, press the Walktest button, then press the Alarm Silence button and hold both for a minimum of two seconds.

  • Page 40: Operation

    Operating Instructions Operation Zone Fire Alarm LED A red LED for each zone that blinks to indicate that an alarm exists on the corresponding zone. It turns on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed. Zone Supervisory LED A yellow LED for each zone that blinks if the zone has been programmed for supervisory and a supervisory condition exists on the corresponding zone.

  • Page 41: 1: Fire Alarm Response

    Operation Operating Instructions 4.4.1 Fire Alarm Response The control panel will, upon detection of an alarm condition, cause the following: • Latch the alarm condition - requires panel reset to clear alarm condition • Blink the Zone Alarm LED one second On and one second Off •...

  • Page 42: 6: Trouble Condition Restoral

    Operating Instructions Operation • Pulse the FACP piezo sounder one second On and one second Off • Transfer fail-safe Trouble relay • Additional LEDs will turn on or blink according to the specific trouble NAC Disable LED if NAC has been disabled ...

  • Page 43: Section 5: Power Supply Calculations

    Section 5: Power Supply Calculations 5.1 Overview This section contains instructions and tables for calculating power supply currents in alarm and standby conditions. This is a four-step process, consisting of the following: Calculating the total amount of AC branch circuit current required to operate the system Calculating the power supply load current for non-fire and fire alarm conditions and calculating the secondary (battery) load Calculating the size of batteries required to support the system if an AC power loss occurs...

  • Page 44: Calculating The System Current Draw

    Power Supply Calculations Calculating the System Current Draw 5.3 Calculating the System Current Draw 5.3.1 Overview The control panel must be able to power all internal and external devices continuously during the non-fire alarm condition. To calculate the non-fire alarm load on the system power supply when primary power is applied, use Calculation Column 1 in Table 5.3 on page 45.

  • Page 45: Calculating The Battery Size

    Calculating the Battery Size Power Supply Calculations Table 5.3 contains three columns for calculating current draws. For each column, calculate the current and enter the total (in amperes) in the bottom row. When finished, copy the totals from Calculation Column 2 and Calculation Column 3 to Table 5.4 on page 46. Calculation Column 3 Calculation Column 1 Calculation Column 2...

  • Page 46: 1: Nfpa Battery Requirements

    Power Supply Calculations Calculating the Battery Size Enter the totals from Table 5.3 on page 45, Calculation Columns 2 and 3 where shown. Enter the NFPA Standby and Alarm times (refer to ‘NFPA Requirements’ below). Calculate the ampere hours for Standby and Alarm, then sum the Standby and Alarm ampere hours.

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Nfpa Standard-Specific Requirements

    Appendix A: NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements The Flex 402 and Flex 404 have been designed for use in commercial, industrial, and institutional applications and meet the requirements for service under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards outlined in this Appendix. The minimum system components required for compliance with the appropriate NFPA standard are listed below: Flex 402/Flex 404 Control Panel Contains the main control board, cabinet (backbox and door), main power supply transformer, and...

  • Page 48: Index

    Index Numerics 2 Zone Main Circuit Board 8 backbox 4 Zone Main Circuit Board 9 dimensions 14 411 15 mounting 16 411UD 15 battery 14 4XLMF precautions 18 installation 25 rating 11 see also LED Interface Module 14 battery box 15 see also LED interface module 29 mounting 17 specifications 29...
  • Page 49 Index D–L short circuit current 12 standby current 12 description 10 wiring 19 device compatibility 10 indicators 12 Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter see also LED 10 see also 411 & 411UD 15 Initiating Device Circuit 8 dimensions Class A 24 backbox 14 In-Line resistor dip switch cover 30 IDC combination circuit 20...
  • Page 50 M–S Index see also 4XTMF 27 power 12 main circuit board maximum system 12 see also 2 Zone 8 primary 18 see also 4 Zone 9 secondary maintenance 19 see also battery 18 piezo pulse rate 13 see also resettable and nonresettable power maintenance signal see also smoke detector monitoring 10 power supply calculations 43...
  • Page 51 Index T–Z option module placement 26 CAC-4 24 supervisory Class A Converter Module 24 piezo pulse rate 13 Class A IDC 25 see also programming supervisory 34 Class A NAC 25 supervisory relay 9 combination waterflow/supervisory 20 contact rating 12 IDC 19 supervisory response 41 NAC 21...
  • Page 52 Z–Z Index Flex 402 & Flex 404 Instruction Manual — P/N 52194:D4 3/27/2015...

  • Page 53: Flex 402/Flex 404 Fire Alarm Control Panel

    Flex 402/Flex 404 Fire Alarm Control Panel Operating Instructions NORMAL - Only the GREEN AC POWER LED is on. PANEL KEY - The key to open the panel can be found at the following All other LEDs are off. location: ________________________________________________________ WHEN AUDIBLE DEVICES ARE SOUNDING - FOR AN ALARM...
  • Page 55 Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan.
  • Page 56 Gamewell-FCI 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA 203-484-7161 fax 203-484-7118 www.gamewell-fci.com...

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