Notifier FCPS-24S8 is an 8.0 A, 120 VAC remote charger power supply (also searched as FCPS24S8). It includes the main printed circuit board, transformers, enclosure and installation instructions. It can be connected to any 12 or 24 volt fire alarm control panel or used as a stand-alone supply.
Primary uses are notification appliance circuit (NAC) expansion, to support ADA requirements and NAC synchronization, and auxiliary 24 VDC power for system accessories. The FCPS-24S8 provides regulated, filtered 24 VDC to four NACs configured as four Class B (Style Y), or Class A (Style Z) with the ZNAC-4 option module. In stand-alone mode the four outputs can be set to all non-resettable, all resettable, or two of each.
Features
- Operates as a sync generator (default) or sync follower; generator mode supports System Sensor, Wheelock or Gentex synchronization, selected by DIP switch
- Two fully isolated input/control circuits, triggered from a FACP NAC (NAC expander mode) or jumped permanently on (stand-alone mode)
- Fully supervised power supply, battery and NACs, with selectable earth fault detection and a Form-C normally-closed trouble relay
- Integral battery charger for lead-acid batteries up to 18 AH; the cabinet holds 7.0 AH batteries, and the charger can be disabled by DIP switch for larger batteries
- Works with fire alarm controls that use an industry-standard reverse-polarity notification circuit
Specifications
| Primary power |
120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3.2 A maximum; #14 AWG minimum wire |
| Output |
24 VDC filtered, regulated; 3.0 A maximum per circuit |
| Total output, NAC expander mode |
8.0 A maximum short-term (UL 864) |
| Total output, stand-alone mode |
6.0 A maximum continuous (UL 1481) |
| Control input trigger |
9 to 32 VDC |
| Battery float charge |
27.6 VDC, 1.5 A maximum |
| Trouble relay |
5 A at 24 VDC |
| Enclosure |
15 in. H x 14.5 in. W x 2.75 in. D, locking |
| Approvals |
UL certified (S635, S674); CSFM; MEA; FM approved |
Related models
FCPS-24S8C is the ULC version, FCPS-24S8R has a red enclosure and FCPS-24S8E is the 240 VAC model. The FCPS-24S6 is the 6-amp unit in the same family. ZNAC-4 (Class A option module) and EOLR-1 (end-of-line relay for four-wire smoke detector power) are ordered separately.
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FAQ
What is the FCPS-24S8 used for?
Notification appliance circuit expansion, including ADA and NAC synchronization requirements, and auxiliary 24 VDC power for system accessories. It works with any 12 or 24 volt fire alarm control panel or as a stand-alone supply.
How many NACs does it provide?
Four Class B (Style Y) outputs, or Class A (Style Z) with the ZNAC-4 option module, each rated 3.0 A maximum.
What batteries can it charge?
Lead-acid batteries up to 18 AH. The cabinet holds 7.0 AH batteries, and the charger can be disabled by DIP switch when larger batteries are charged externally.
Which sync protocols does it support?
As a sync generator it supports System Sensor, Wheelock or Gentex synchronization, selected by DIP switch; it can also act as a sync follower.
