Notifier N16 Fire Alarm Control Panel

Efficient, Scalable, Connected

The NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ series fire alarm control panels (FACPs) bring the latest technology to life safety. Fire emergency detection and evacuation are extremely important for life safety. With the N16e and N16x panels, the NOTIFIER INSPIRE series offers a scalable platform to meet virtually any application size.

The NOTIFIER INSPIRE series FACPs feature an intuitive 10" color touchscreen display. This display is color-coded with system and status information. Users can view essential information that is easy to read and access.

Offered in a standard pre-configured enclosure, the N16e comes with a Signaling Line Module (SLM) to support 318 intelligent addressable devices and a Power Management Board (PMB) to support four NACs and two auxiliary outputs. Panels can be configured with just a few devices for small building applications or expanded via two open module slots. Include up to two additional Signaling Line Modules (SLM-318), expanding capacity to 954 intelligent addressable devices across a total of three Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) loops, or network many devices to protect a large campus or high-rise office block. Simply add additional peripheral equipment to suit the application.

The N16x features a modular design. Order CPU-N16LND, CPU-N16LD, or CPU-16-RTO to meet project requirements. Panels can be configured for standalone or networked systems. The N16x can support up to 10 SLM-318 modules, for a capacity of up to 3,180 intelligent addressable devices. Five enclosure sizes are available to support additional peripheral equipment. There is a host of other options available, including single-channel or multichannel integrated voice and fire telephone.

The NOTIFIER INSPIRE series integrates with the Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) platform via the CLSS Gateway, providing connectivity to the central station, cloud, and mobile applications. (Refer to HON-62034.) This cloud-based functionality provides remote system programming, testing, and diagnostic monitoring, along with reduced manual data entry and reporting. Use CLSS to access panel-licensable features, VeriFire® Tools, workstation licenses, and more.

Features

• 10" high-definition touchscreen display with customizable buttons
• 6.0 A power supply with customizable outputs (refer to DN-62116)
• Two configurable auxiliary outputs for resettable or non-resettable operation (Class B and Class A/B)
• Four Class A/B power outputs that can be configured as Class A/B Alarm Device Notification Circuits, power output, door holder circuit, or universal zone card (UZC licensed option)
• NACs are compatible with selectable system sensor, Wheelock, and Gentex strobe synchronization
• NACs allow for up to 3 output patterns to allow for dynamic signaling based on system events: Temp-3 (Fire), Temp-4 (CO), two-stage evacuation, selective silence
• Easy expansion of intelligent signaling line circuit (SLC) capacity
• One expandable to three on N16e (three cards in the enclosure)
• One expandable to ten on N16x
• Easy expansion of N16x power capacity (one expandable to three PMB-AUX power supplies)
• Wireless fire protection using intelligent integrated wireless fire Technology SWIFT® (refer to DN-60820)
• Up to 159 detectors and 159 modules per SLC; 318 devices per loop/3,180 per FACP or network node.
• Detectors can be any combination of photo, thermal, or multisensor; wireless detectors are available for use with the SWIFT Wireless Gateway (FWSG)
• Modules include addressable manual pull stations, normally open contact devices, two-wire smoke detectors, notification or relay modules; wireless modules are available for use with the FWSG
• Detector autotest technology (refer to DN-62046)

Network Options

• High-speed network for up to 200 nodes (NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320(C), NFS-320SYS, NCD, DVC-EM, ONYXWorks®)
• Standard network for up to 103 nodes (NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320(C), NFS-320SYS, NCD, DVC-EM, ONYXWorks). Up to 54 nodes when DVC-EM is used in network paging
• Network display mode (licensed feature) allows the panel to act as a network display node, making NCD optional
• Emergency voice options available (integrated digital voice or audio sidecar)
• Weekly occupancy schedules allow for sensitivity to be changed by time of day and day of week
• History buffer (10,000 events, 3000 displayed)
• Advanced history filters for custom sorting: all events, alarms only, faults only, supervision, other events/security, time/date stamp and point interval.
• Point-by-point alarm verification, with automatic counter
• Color-coded event notification
• Event filtering to quickly view event groups
• Remote graphic monitoring or on-site via LAN or Internet connection with CLSS Horizon (refer to HON-62125)
• Monitor multiple buildings from an off-campus central station and report via the CLSS Gateway
• With the CLIP license added to the panel, each loop can be programmed for all detectors and modules on the SLC to be FLASHSCAN or all detectors and modules on the SLC to be CLIP or all detectors as FLASHSCAN and all modules as CLIP or all detectors as CLIP and modules as FLASHSCAN
• Allows for dual telephone line communication with the central receiver using the Ademco® Contact ID communication format with optional DS dialer.
• Silence Inhibit and Automatic Silence Timer options
• Programmable field with VeriFire tools
• Optional remote programming via CLSS
• Non-alarm points for lower priority functions
• Up to 2,000 advanced Boolean logic equations
• Onboard and external connectors for AIO bus devices.
• Certified for seismic applications when used with the appropriate seismic mounting kit.
• Configurable Network or Local Alarm Verification (PAS)
• Supports Pre-Signal
• Signal Silence Inhibit and Automatic Signal Silence Timer options
• Meets Canadian ULC display requirements.
• Programmable participation in FIRE DRILL (ULC) and support for ALARM SIGNAL ON (ULC Specific)
• Option to display events by zone with event count per zone (ULC Specific)
• Support for Display and Control Center (DCC) functionality (ULC Specific)
• Resonance by primary zone assignment (ULC Specific)

Licensed Panel Features

• Expanded functionality from an N16e configuration to N16x. (N16e configuration supports up to 3 loops, 1 power supply, 100 general zones, 50 logic zones, and up to 2 additional nodes without network display license). N16x configuration supports up to 10 loops, up to 3 power supplies, 250 GZ and 250 LZ, and up to 2 additional nodes without network display license)
• Expanded General Zones (100 zones included in N16e configuration, 250 zones included in N16x configuration, both expandable up to 2,000 zones in 50 or 250 increments)
• Expanded Logic Zones (50 zones included in N16e configuration, 250 zones included in N16x configuration, both expandable up to 2,000 zones in 50 or 250 increments)
• Universal Zone Coding (UZC)
• Network display mode allows the N16 to emulate the full network display capabilities of the NCD
• Expanded custom action buttons (8 buttons included, expandable up to 32 buttons, in 8-button increments)
• CLIP Mode
• Agent Release: N16E configuration can expand to 10 zones in multiples of 10. N16X configuration can expand to 50 zones in multiples of 10
• Water Release: N16E configuration can expand to 10 zones in multiples of 10. N16X configuration can expand to 100 zones in multiples of 10

SWIFT WIRELESS

• Self-healing mesh wireless protocol
• Each SWIFT Gateway supports up to 49 devices
• Up to 4 wireless gateways can be installed with overlapping network coverage

Agent and Water Release Features

• Release using FCM-1-REL
• Up to 50 agent release zones (single activation license in multiples of 10)
• Up to 100 water release zones (single activation license in multiples of 10)
• Sophisticated cross-zoning (4 options)
• Delay timers and discharge timers (adjustable)
• Abort (five options)

Voice and Telephone Features

• Up to eight digital audio channels
• 35-watt, 50-watt, 75-watt, and 100/125-watt digital amplifiers (DAA2/DAX series and DS series)
• Solid-state message generation
• Cabled voice control module options
• Fire telephone option
• 30 to 120-watt analog amplifiers (AA series)
• Standby tone generator and amplifier option

Industry-Leading Detector Designs

• Addressable detectors available for photo, heat, CO, IR, and combinations
• Color kits available for aesthetic use
• First UL-listed self-testing detectors available in photo, heat, and photo/heat models
• Linear smoke detectors
• Wireless detectors for use with the SWIFT Wireless Gateway

Intelligent FlashScan® Features

• Query up to 318 devices on each loop in less than two seconds
• Activate up to 159 outputs in less than five seconds
• Fully digital, high-precision protocol (U.S. Patent No. 5,539,389)
• Manual sensitivity adjustment – up to nine levels
• Intelligent pre-alarm sensing – up to nine levels
• Sensitivity levels
• Sensitivity: 0.5 to 2.35%/ft. obscuration
• High-sensitivity Photoelectric (VIEW®): outdoor protection (0.5% to 2.0%/ft. obscuration), Special Applications (0.02% to 0.5%/ft. obscuration)
• Multi-criteria detector: outdoor protection (2.52% to 3.89%/ft. obscuration), Special Applications (1.13% to 2.52%/ft. obscuration)
• Acclimate® Plus: 0.5 to 4.0%/ft. obscuration
• Drift compensation (U.S. Patent No. 5,764,142)
• Multi-detector algorithm involves nearby detectors in alarm decision (U.S. Patent No. 5,627,515)
• Automatic detector sensitivity testing (NFPA-72 compliance)
• Maintenance alert (two levels)
• Pre-alarm with auto-optimization
• Programmable sound/relay activation during alarm or pre-alarm

Exclusive FlashScan®

World-Leading Detector Protocol

At the core of the N16e/x NOTIFIER INSPIRE series panels is a suite of FlashScan detection devices and device protocol (U.S. Patent No. 5,539,389). FlashScan is a fully digital protocol that offers superior accuracy and high noise immunity.

This protocol allows for rapid identification of an active input device, as well as activation of many output devices in a fraction of the time required by competing protocols. The high speed also provides the N16 with the industry's highest device capacity per loop (318 points), and yet, each input and output device is sampled in less than two seconds. The microprocessor-based FlashScan detectors have bi-color LEDs that can be coded to provide diagnostic information.

NOTIFIER INSPIRE Intelligent Detection

The N16e/x has a suite of software algorithms that provide industry-leading smoke detection capability. These complex algorithms process many calculations for each reading from each detector and are made possible by the high-speed microcomputer used by the N16e/x.

Drift Compensation and Smoothing. Drift compensation allows the detector to maintain its original smoke detection capability and resist false alarms even with the accumulation of dirt. It reduces maintenance requirements by allowing the system to automatically perform the periodic sensitivity measurements required by NFPA 72. Smoothing filters are also provided by the software to remove transient noise signals, typically caused by electrical interference.

Maintenance Warnings. When drift compensation performed for a detector reaches a certain level, detector performance may be compromised, and special warnings are given. There are three levels of warning: (1) Low chamber value; (2) Maintenance alert, indicating dust accumulation near, but below, the limit; (3) Urgent maintenance, indicating dust accumulation above the limit.

Sensitivity Adjustment. Nine levels of sensitivity are provided for alarm detection. These levels can be set manually or can automatically change between day and night. Nine pre-alarm sensitivity levels can also be selected based on predetermined alarm levels. Pre-alarm operation can be latching or auto-restoral and can be used to activate special control functions.

Pre-Alarm with Auto-Optimization. Each detector can be configured for pre-alarm with “auto-optimization.” In this special mode, the detector will “learn” its normal environment by measuring peak analog readings over a long period of time and setting the pre-alarm level just above these normal peaks.

Multi-Detector Cooperative Sensing. A patented feature of NOTIFIER INSPIRE Intelligent Sensing is the ability for a smoke sensor to consider readings from nearby sensors in making alarm or pre-alarm decisions. Without statistical sacrifice in the ability to resist false alarms, it allows a sensor to increase its sensitivity to real smoke by a factor of almost two to one.

Field Programming Options

Auto-programming is a time-saving feature. The FACP “learns” which devices are physically connected and automatically loads them into the program with default values for all parameters. Requiring less than one minute to execute, this routine allows the user to have near-immediate fire protection on a new installation, even if only a portion of the detectors are installed.

VeriFire® Tools is an offline programming and testing utility that can greatly reduce installation programming time and increase confidence in the site-specific software. It is Windows®-based and offers technologically advanced features to assist the installer. The installer can create the entire program for the N16 in the comfort of the office, test it, store a backup file, and then take it to the site and download it from a laptop to the panel (version 11.2 and higher).

Product Line Information

• “Configuration Guidelines” on page 3
• “Main System Components” on page 3
• “Network Options” on page 4
• “Auxiliary Power Supplies and Batteries” on page 4
• “Optional Equipment” on page 4
• “LDM2-32. Lamp driver module for use with custom remote graphics provides 32 LED driver outputs (lamp driver transistors sink to common power supply in case of alarm) and 10 switch inputs (one pre-configured for lamp test input). Designed to support retrofits so that output connectors, power, safety key switch, and lamp test connectors are all pin-compatible with the old LDM-32. It connects to the panel via the AIO bus and can be configured as a router or a peripheral. The integral piezo sounds on each new alarm or trouble and is silenced with the Acknowledge Local switch or can be permanently disabled with the selection of a dip switch. It also offers the option of an external piezo. Refer to DN-ABCDE.” on page 4
• “Intelligent Detector Bases” on page 5
• “Compatible Intelligent Modules” on page 5
• “Enclosures, Chassis, and Trim Plates” on page 6
• “Back Boxes” on page 6
• “CLSS Gateway and Licensable Features” on page 6
• “Communicators” on page 7

Configuration Guidelines

Standalone and networked systems require a primary display. The primary display must be the NCD, ONYXWorks, or a panel on the network with Network Display Mode enabled.

Main System Components

• CPU-N16LD* N16x with display. Intelligent fire alarm with one SLC loop, 10" touchscreen, 4 NACs, and power supply; mounted in chassis for use in a CAB-5 series enclosure. Requires DP-T2A to mount the display. It is factory-provided with an N16E configuration and can be expanded to an N16x configuration by adding a single N16-XUPG license.
• CPU-N16LND* N16x without display, for use as a network node. Intelligent fire alarm with one SLC loop, 4 NACs, and power supply; mounted in chassis for use in a CAB-5 series enclosure. It is factory-provided with an N16E configuration and can be expanded to an N16x configuration by adding a single N16-XUPG license.
• CPU-16-RTO* N16x with display for use in retrofit enclosures. Intelligent fire alarm with one SLC loop, 10" touchscreen, 4 NACs, and power supply; mounted in chassis for use in a CAB-4 series enclosure. Requires DP-T2A-CB4 to mount the display. It is factory-provided with an N16E configuration and can be expanded to an N16x configuration by adding a single N16-XUPG license.
• N16E*. Intelligent fire alarm panel with one SLC loop, 10" touchscreen, 4 NACs, and power supply in a black enclosure. 26AH batteries can be accommodated within the enclosure.
• N16E-R*. Intelligent fire alarm panel with one SLC loop, 10" touchscreen, 4 NACs, and power supply in a red enclosure.
• CPU-N16-RB Replacement board with CPU. It is factory-provided with an N16E configuration and can be expanded to an N16x configuration by adding a single N16-XUPG license.
• CPU-NCD-RB Replacement board for NCD with CPU.
• DIS-10-RD Replacement touchscreen.
• SLM-318. Signaling Line Module provides a 159 addressable point Signaling Line Circuit. Add SLM-318 units to expand SLC capacity. Refer to DN-62115.
• *For ULC English applications, select the regional configuration as “CANADA” in the configuration tool and download to the panel. The panel language can be changed from English to Canadian French, Spanish, or Portuguese by selecting the desired language in the configuration.

Network Options

• NCD. Network control display. In networked systems (two or more fire alarm panels networked), a network display is required for each system (NCD, ONYXWorks, or N16 with network display mode enabled). In networked systems, the NCD connects to (and requires) a standard network communication module or a high-speed network communication module. For ULC English applications, select the regional configuration as “CANADA” in the configuration tool and download to the panel. The panel language can be changed from English to Canadian French, Spanish, or Portuguese on the NCD or by selecting the desired language in the configuration. Refer to DN-60974.
• NCM-W, NCM-F Standard network communication modules. Wired and multimode fiber versions available. Refer to DN-6861.
• HS-NCM-W-2, HS-NCM-MF, HS-NCM-SF, HS-NCM-WF-2, HS-NCM-WSF-2, HS-NCM-MFSF. High-speed network communication modules that can connect to two nodes. Wire, single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, and media conversion models are available. Refer to DN-60454.
• RPT-W, RPT-F, RPT-WF Standard network repeater board with wire connection (RPT-W), multimode fiber connection (RPT-F), or allowing for a media type change between wire and fiber (RPT-WF). Not used with high-speed networks. Refer to DN-6971.
• ONYXWorks. UL-listed graphic PC workstation, ONYXWorks GUI software, and computer hardware. Refer to DN-7048 for specific part numbers.

Auxiliary Power Supplies and Batteries

• VESDA-HLI-GW. High-level VESDAnet interface gateway. Refer to DN60753.
• PMB-AUX. Auxiliary power supply, 6 amps, universal AC input, 4 NACs and 2 auxiliary outputs, chassis-mounted for use in a CAB-5 series enclosure. Charges 7 Ah to 210 Ah batteries. Refer to DN-62116.
• PMB-AUX-RTO. Auxiliary power supply, 6 amps, universal AC input, 4 NACs and 2 auxiliary outputs, chassis-mounted for use in a CAB-4 series enclosure. Charges 7 Ah to 210 Ah batteries. Refer to DN-62116.
• HPF-PS6/10(B/E). PS Series 6 A/10 A remote power supply with battery charger. Refer to DN-61092.
• BAT Series. Sealed lead-acid batteries listed for fire protection service. (Required.) Refer to DN-6933.

Optional Equipment

• DVC-EM. Digital voice command, digital audio processor with message storage for up to 32 minutes of digital quality audio (4 minutes in high quality). Refer to DN-7045 for more information on system specifications and mounting hardware.
• PRN-7. 80-column printer. Refer to DN-60897
• VS4095/5. Printer, 40-column, 24 V. Order from Keltron, Inc. Refer to DN-3260.
• ACM-30. Fully customizable annunciator. Independently configured buttons with up to 60 annunciator points. LEDs can be programmed to be activated in red, green, yellow, white, amber, blue, or cyan. Up to 80 annunciators per FACP. Refer to DN-62114 for system specifications and mounting hardware.
• RLD. Remote display provides the N16 with up to five remote displays connected in series. Refer to DN-62122.
• Region and language selection follows N16/NCD configuration
• LDM2-32. Lamp driver module for use with custom remote graphics provides 32 LED driver outputs (lamp driver transistors sink to common power supply in case of alarm) and 10 switch inputs (one pre-configured for lamp test input). Designed to support retrofits so that output connectors, power, safety key switch, and lamp test connectors are all pin-compatible with the old LDM-32. It connects to the panel via the AIO bus and can be configured as a router or a peripheral. The integral piezo sounds on each new alarm or trouble and is silenced with the Acknowledge Local switch or can be permanently disabled with the selection of a dip switch. It also offers the option of an external piezo. Refer to DN-ABCDE.
• LDM2-60. Lamp driver module for use with custom remote graphics provides 60 LED driver outputs and 21 switch inputs (one pre-configured for lamp test input). Connects to the panel via the AIO bus and can be configured as a router or peripheral. Refer to DN-ABCDE.
• TM-8. Panel module provides 8 programmable Form-C relays (4 low current 2A, 4 higher current 10A) and in addition a remote station service with three reverse polarity outputs that communicate trouble supervisory messages from the FACP or a municipal box connection that would trigger a local power municipal box. It can be located up to 6,000 feet from the panel on the RS485 bus. Refer to DN-FGHIJ.
• AIO-CBL: Cable kit that includes 48" pre-configured cables that can be used to connect AIO bus devices (ACM-30, LDM2-32, LDM2-60, TM-8) defined as peripherals from one bus to an adjacent bus. It also includes 4 interconnect cables to connect AIO bus devices in a row.
• LDM-CBL24, LDM-CBL48: Ribbon cable assemblies to provide a 24" (60.96 cm) or 48" (121.96 cm) connection between LDM2-32/LDM2-60 and LEDs or lamps on a custom graphic panel. Includes all necessary cables for an LDM2-32. LDM2-60 will require two cable assemblies. Cables have a connector on only one end (split, remove, and connect the other end to the graphic annunciator).

Compatible Intelligent Devices

NOTE: The suffix “A” indicates a ULC-listed model.

• FSP-951-SELFT. Low-profile white intelligent photoelectric sensor, FlashScan only. Order FSP-951A-SELFT for ULC applications. Refer to DN-62046.
• FSP-951T-SELFT. White, same as FSP-951, but includes an integrated fixed temperature 57 °C (135 °F) thermal device, FlashScan only. Order FSP-951TA-SELFT for ULC applications. Refer to DN-62046.
• FST-951-SELFT. White, low-profile, self-testing and configurable operation thermal sensor. Panel programming can configure the device to operate as a 57 °C fixed temperature sensor, a rate-of-rise sensor, and 57 °C fixed temperature, or an 88 °C high-temperature sensor. FlashScan only. Order FST-951A-SELFT for ULC applications. Refer to DN-62046
• FCO-951/-IV. FlashScan, intelligent and addressable smoke, photo, carbon monoxide, fixed temperature heat, and infrared (IR) multi-criteria sensors. Order FCO-951A/-IV for ULC applications. Refer to DN-61097.
• FPC-951. FlashScan, photoelectric and carbon monoxide combination sensor. Order FPC-951A for ULC applications. Refer to DN-62023.
• FWSG. Addressable gateway supports wireless SLC devices. Order FWSGA for ULC applications. Refer to DN-60820.
• FSCO-951. FlashScan, addressable carbon monoxide sensor. Order FSCO-951A for ULC applications. Refer to DN-62018.
• FPTI-951, FPTI-951-IV. Intelligent and addressable photo, thermal, and infrared multi-criteria sensors. ULC: FPTI-951A, FPTI-951A-IV. Refer to DN-62004.
• FS-OSI-RI. Addressable linear intelligent smoke detector. ULC: FS-OSI-RIA. Refer to DN-61042.
• FSP-951. Low-profile white photoelectric sensor, FlashScan only. ULC: FSP-951A. Refer to DN-60977.
• FSP-951-IV. Ivory, low-profile photoelectric sensor. ULC: FSP-951A-IV
• FSP-951T. White, same as FSP-951, but includes an integrated fixed temperature 57 °C (135 °F) thermal device. FlashScan only. ULC: FSP-951TA. Refer to DN-60977.
• FSP-951T-IV. Ivory, same as FSP-951T, but includes an integrated fixed temperature 57 °C (135 °F) thermal device. ULC: FSP-951TA-IV
• FSP-951R. Low-profile white intelligent photoelectric sensor with remote test capability. For use with DNR/DNRW. FlashScan only. ULC: FSP-951RA. Refer to DN-60977.
• FSP-951R-IV. Ivory, low-profile intelligent photoelectric sensor with remote test capability. FlashScan only. ULC: FSP-951RA-IV
• FST-951. Low-profile white 135 °F fixed temperature thermal sensor, FlashScan only. Must be mounted on one of the bases listed below. ULC: FST-951A. Refer to DN-60975.
• FST-951-IV. Low-profile ivory 135 °F fixed temperature intelligent thermal sensor, FlashScan and CLIP. Must be mounted on one of the bases listed below. ULC: FST-951A-IV
• FST-951R. Low-profile white, rate-of-rise intelligent thermal sensor, FlashScan only. Must be mounted on one of the bases listed below. ULC: FST-951RA
• FSP-951R-IV. Ivory, low-profile intelligent photoelectric sensor with remote test capability. FlashScan only. ULC: FSP-951RA-IV
• FST-951H. Low-profile white intelligent 88 °C fixed temperature thermal sensor, FlashScan only. Must be mounted on one of the bases listed below. ULC: FST-951HA
• FST-951H-IV. Low-profile ivory 190 °F intelligent thermal sensor, FlashScan and CLIP. Must be mounted on one of the bases listed below. ULC: FST-951HA-IV.
• FSV-951, FSV-951R. White, intelligent, low-profile, high-sensitivity photoelectric smoke detector, FlashScan only. ULC: FSV-951A, FSV-951RA. Refer to DN-61053.
• FSV-951-IV, FSV-951R-IV. Ivory, intelligent, high-sensitivity photoelectric smoke detector. ULC: FSV-951A-IV, FSV-951RA-IV
• DNR. InnovairFlex low-flow duct detector housing without relay. (Order FSP-951R separately.) ULC: DNRA. (Order FSP-951R(A) separately.). Refer to DN-60429.
• DNRW. Same as above, with NEMA-4 rating, waterproof. Refer to DN-60429.
• VEA-040-A00-NTF-UL. Intelligent aspirating with LED display, 40 addressable detection points. Covers 36,000 sq. ft. UL/ULC Refer to DN-61036. UL/ULC Listed.
• VEA-040-A10-NTF-UL. Intelligent aspirating with 3.5" LCD display, 40 addressable detection points. Covers 36,000 sq. ft. UL/ULC Refer to DN-61036. UL/ULC Listed.
• VEP-A00-1P-NTF-VN. Intelligent aspirating smoke detector with LED display, single tube, covers up to 10,760 sq. ft. UL/ULC Refer to DN-61029. UL Listed.
• VEP-A00-P-NTF-VN. Intelligent aspirating smoke detector with LED display, 4 tubes, covers up to 21,520 sq. ft. UL/ULC Refer to DN61029. UL Listed.
• VEP-A10-P-NTF-VN. Intelligent aspirating smoke detector with 3.5" LCD display, 4 tubes, covers up to 21,520 sq. ft. UL/ULC Refer to DN-61029. UL Listed.
• VEU-A00-NTF-VN. Intelligent aspirating smoke detector with LED display, 4 tubes, covers up to 69,965 sq. ft. UL/ULC Refer to DN61034. UL Listed.
• VEU-A10-NTF-VN. Intelligent aspirating smoke detector with 3.5" LCD display, 4 tubes, covers up to 69,965 sq. ft. UL/ULC Refer to DN-61034. UL Listed.
• VES-A00-P-NTF-VN. Intelligent aspirating scanner detector with LEDs. Refer to DN-62040. UL 268 7th Edition.
• VES-A10-P-NTF-VN. Intelligent aspirating scanner detector with 3.5" LCD display. Refer to DN-62040. UL 268 7th Edition.
• CK300 Series Color Kits. Snap-on overlay to change the color of an INSPIRE series detector. For basic detectors: CK300 white; CK300-IV ivory; CK300-BL for black. For Fire/CO and PTIR detectors, with IR opening: CK300-IR white, CK300-IR-IV ivory, CK300-IR-BL black. For Photo/CO and CO only, with CO opening: CK300-CO-IV ivory. CK300-CO-BL black.

Intelligent Detector Bases

• B224RB-WH. White, low-profile relay base. ULC: B224RBA-WH. Refer to DN-60054.
• B224RB-IV. Ivory plug-in system sensor relay base. ULC: B224RBA-IV
• B224BI-WH. White isolator base for low-profile detectors. ULC: B224BIA-WH. Refer to DN-60054.
• B224BI-IV. Ivory isolator base. ULC: B224BIA-IV
• B300-6. White, standard, flush, and low-profile mounting base. (For a 10-unit pack, order B300-6-BP.) ULC: B300A-6
• B300-6-IV. Ivory, standard, flush, and low-profile mounting base. ULC: B300A-6-IV
• B501-WHITE. European style, 4" base. (For a 10-unit pack, order B501-WHITE-BP.) UL/ULC Listed. Refer to DN-60054.
• B501-BL. Black European style, standard 4" flush mount base. UL/ULC Listed.
• B501-IV. Ivory, standard 4" flush mount European style base. UL/ULC Listed.
• B200S-WH. White, intelligent, and programmable sounder base, capable of producing a variety of tone patterns, including ANSI Temporal 3. Compatible with synchronization protocol. ULC: B200SA-WH. Refer to DN-60054.
• B200SCOA-WH: White, intelligent, and programmable sounder base, in English/French (required in Canada for ULC applications with CO detectors). Based on the B200SA. ULC Listed.
• B200SCOA-IV: Ivory, intelligent, and programmable sounder base, in English/French (required in Canada for ULC applications with CO detectors). Based on the B200SA. ULC Listed.
• B200S-IV. Ivory, intelligent and/or programmable sounder base. ULC: B200SA-IV
• B200S-LF-WH. White, low-frequency version of the B200S. Refer to DN-60054.
• B200S-LF-IV. Ivory, low-frequency version of the B200S.
• B200SR-WH. White intelligent programmable sounder base, Temporal 3 or Continuous tone. For retrofit installations replacing B501BH series bases. Refer to DN-60054 ULC: B200SRA-WH.
• B200SR-IV. Ivory intelligent programmable sounder base, Temporal 3 or Continuous tone. For retrofit installations replacing B501BH series bases. ULC: B200SRA-IV
• B200SR-LF-WH. White, low-frequency version of the B200SR. Refer to DN-60054.
• B200SR-LF-IV. Ivory, low-frequency version of the B200SR.

Compatible Intelligent Modules

NOTE: The suffix “A” indicates a ULC-listed model.

• FMM-1(A). FlashScan monitor module. Refer to DN-6720.
• FDM-1(A). Dual FlashScan monitor module. Refer to DN-6720.
• FZM-1(A). FlashScan two-wire detector monitor module. Refer to DN-6720.
• FMM-101(A). FlashScan miniature monitor module. Refer to DN-6720.
• FTM-1(A). The Firephone telephone module connects a remote fire department telephone to a centralized telephone console. It reports status to the panel. Wiring for jacks and handsets is supervised. Refer to DN-6989.
• FCM-1(A). FlashScan control module. Refer to DN-6724.
• FCM-1-REL(A). FlashScan release control module. Refer to DN60390.
• FRM-1(A). FlashScan relay module. Refer to DN-6724.
• FDRM-1(A). Dual FlashScan dual relay monitor module. Refer to DN-60709.
• NBG-12LX. Addressable manual pull station. Refer to DN-6726.
• N-MPS Series: Manual, addressable, and conventional stations. ULC Listed; for use in Canada only. Refer to DN-5497 and DN-60629.
• ISO-X(A). Isolator module. Refer to DN-2243.
• ISO-6(A). Six-fault isolator module. Refer to DN-60844.
• XP6-C(A). Six-circuit FlashScan control module. Refer to DN-6924.
• XP6-MA(A). Six-zone FlashScan interface module; connects the intelligent alarm system to the two-wire conventional detection zone. Refer to DN-6925.
• XP6-R(A). Six-relay (Form-C) FlashScan control module. Refer to DN-6926.
• XP10-M(A). 10-input FlashScan monitor module. Refer to DN-6923.

Enclosures, Chassis, and Trim Plates

• CAB-5 Series Enclosure. The CPU-N16LD and CPU-N16LND are mounted in a standard CAB-5 series enclosure (available in 5 sizes, from “A” to “E”). Back box and door ordered separately; requires BP-5 battery plate. Refer to DN-62113
• EQ Series Enclosures: EQ enclosures accommodate amplifiers, power supplies, battery chargers, and control modules. EQ enclosures are available in three sizes, from “B” to “D”. Refer to DN-60229.
• C5A-M. Chassis for the FACP control panel when DVC-EM is used. It is provided with a microphone (accommodates handset ordered separately), and can be mounted in the first, second, or third row of a CAB-5 series enclosure (occupies one row). Order DPA-C5 trim plate separately.
• C5A-NW. Audio chassis for mounting DVC, keypad, and two optional module cards in a CAB-5 series enclosure. Order DPA-2A5 trim plate to add 2 additional positions to the right.
• DP-T2A. Trim plate for CAB-5 series, mounts 10" display and two ACM-30 annunciators.
• DP-T2A-CB4. Trim plate for CAB-4 series, mounts 10" display and two ACM-30 annunciators.
• DP-GDIS1. Trim plate for graphic annunciator, mounted to the 10" graphic display and ONYX series annunciators in the top row of a CAB-4 series enclosure.
• DP-GDIS2. Trim plate for graphic annunciator, mounted to the 10" graphic display and ONYX series annunciators in the second, third, or fourth rows of a CAB-4 series enclosure.
• DP-BLN. Blank trim plate. Provides inoperable front plate for unused rows in a CAB-5 series enclosure.
• BP-5. Battery plate, required.
• NFS-LBB. Battery enclosure. The NFS-LBB is used to mount up to two 55 AH batteries. Dimensions: enclosure: 24" (610 mm) wide x 14" (356 mm) high x 7.75" (197 mm) deep. Door: 24.125" (613 mm) wide x 14.25" (362 mm) high; door adds 0.0625" (approx. 1.6 mm) to depth.
• CHS-CGW. Chassis for mounting the CLSS gateway frame in a CAB-4 or CAB-5 enclosure.
• CGW-DACT-CH. Chassis for mounting the HON-DACT-DS board within the CAB-4/5 enclosure.
• CHS-ADP. Adapter plate for mounting a CAB-4 chassis in a CAB-5 series enclosure.
• DP-ADP. Adapter plate for mounting the RLD in an ABS-2D or a CAB-4 enclosure, replacing an LCD-160.
• ACM-1DB-RTO. Adapter plate for mounting an ACM-30 to the ABF-1DB, replacing an ACM-24AT or the ACM48A.
• DP-NCD-2D. Inner trim plate for mounting the NCD in an ABS-2D, replacing the NCA-2.
• RLD-1DB-RTO. Adapter plate for mounting the RLD to the ABF-1DB, replacing the LCD2-80.

Back Boxes

• BB-100. Back box for batteries and power supplies. The BB-100 accommodates up to two 100 AH batteries and, if necessary, power supply. 30" (76.20 cm) wide x 25" (63.50 cm) high x 7.5" (19.05 cm) deep; depth includes door.
• BB-200. Back box for batteries and power supplies. Contains up to four 100 AH batteries (200 AH capacity) and power supply. 30" (76.20 cm) wide x 36" (91.44 cm) high x 7.5" (19.05 cm) deep; depth includes door.
• SEISKIT-CAB. Seismic mounting kit. Required for seismic certification applications with CPU-N16LD/LND/RTO and other equipment in CAB-4/5 series enclosures. Includes battery support for two 26 AH batteries.
• SEISKIT-BB100. Seismic kit for BB-100 and BB-200. Includes battery support for two 100 AH batteries. Two kits are required for the BB-200.
• SEISKIT-320/B26. Seismic mounting kit. Required for seismic certification applications with N16E/R and BB-26. Includes battery support for two 26 AH batteries.
• ABB-1. Back box for ACM-30 annunciator, 1 position. UL/ULC Listed
• ABB-2. Back box for ACM-30 annunciator (2 positions) or RLD (requires DP-ADP). UL/ULC Listed.
• NBB-2. Annunciator back box, 2 positions. UL/ULC Listed
• ABF-1DB(C). ABF-1DB(C) Flush Mount Annunciator Back Box with Door. Requires ACM-1DB-RTO to mount an ACM-30.
• ABS-2D(C). ABS-2D(C) Surface Mount Annunciator Back Box. Requires DP-ADP to mount an RLD. Requires DP-NCD-2D to mount an NCD.

CLSS Gateway and Features That Can Be Licensed

• HON-CGW-MBB. CLSS Gateway, pre-installed in a cabinet. Refer to HON-62034.
• Licensable Features: Purchased and downloaded individually for a specific panel.
• N16-XUPG. Upgrade the panel operation license from N16e to N16x panel operation.
• N16-GZ50. General Zone Expansion. Adds 50 general zones to an N16 panel (maximum 2,000 zones).
• N16-GZN. General Zone Expansion. Adds 250 general zones to an N16 panel (maximum 2,000 zones).
• N16-LGZ50. Logic Zone Expansion. Adds 50 logic zones to an N16 panel (maximum 2,000 zones).
• N16-LGZ. Logic Zone Expansion. Adds 250 logic zones to an N16 panel (maximum 2,000 zones).
• N16-AREL. Adds the first 10 agent release zones (1 per panel only).
• N16-WREL. Adds the first 10 water release zones (1 per panel only).
• N16-ADDAREL. Adds the next 10 agent release zones for an N16x configuration (maximum of 4 per panel).
• N16-ADDWREL. Adds the next 10 water release zones for an N16x configuration (maximum of 9 per panel).
• N16-NWD. Activates Network Display Mode on an N16 panel to emulate NCD network display capabilities.
• N16-UZC. Universal Zone Coding, enables UZC for an N16 panel.
• N16-CAC. Custom action button expansion. Adds 8 custom action buttons to an N16 panel (maximum of 32 buttons).
• N16-CLIP. Activates CLIP mode on an N16 panel.
• NOTE: For other options, including retrofit equipment compatibility, refer to the panel installation manual, the SLC manual, and the Device Compatibility Document.

Communicators

• HON-DACT-DS. Darksite dialer, pre-installed in a cabinet. (Refer to HON-62180.)
• 32351718-001. 10" NUP cable kit for Notifier
• 50160636-001. Kit with 30" NUP cable and Notifier key lock assembly
• MCBL-7. DACT telephone cable, 2.13 m (7 ft) long (two required)
• CCM-ATT-HON. AT&T cellular module for CLSS gateway
• CCM-VZ-HON. Verizon cellular module for CLSS gateway
• HWF2A-COM. LTE/IP dialer capture alarm communicator
• HWF2V-COM. LTE/IP dialer capture alarm communicator
• HW-TG7LAF02. LTE dialer capture alarm communicator
• HW-TG7LVF02. LTE dialer capture alarm communicator

Agency Listings and Approvals

The file numbers below refer to the specific listings of modules in this document. In some cases, certain modules or applications may not be listed by specific approval agencies, or the listing may be in process. Refer to NOTIFIER for the latest listing status.

• UL/ULC Listed: S635.
• FM Approved.
• CSFM: 7165-0028:0516
• New York City Fire Department: COA No. 001761.
• City of Chicago.
• Certified for seismic applications per IBC 2024. VMA-45894-01C
• OSHPD Approved. OSP-0072

Standards

The N16 complies with the following UL standards and must be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA 72, the International Building Code (IBC), the California Building Code (CBC), and the National Building Code of Canada (NBC):

• UL 864, 10th Edition (Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems).
• UL2017 (Devices and Systems for General Signaling Use)
• UL 2610 (Units and Systems for Commercial Safety Alarm)
• ULC-S527-19 (Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems)
• UL Type Services
• LOCAL (Automatic, Manual, Water Flow, Sprinkler Supervision)
• RELEASE (Automatic, Manual, Water Flow, Sprinkler Supervision)
• EVAC (Automatic, Manual, Water Flow and Sprinkler Supervision)
• AUXILIARY (Connection to M34 series master box) (Requires TM-8)
• REMOTE STATION (Automatic, Manual, Water Flow, Sprinkler Supervision, CO) (Requires TM-8)
• PROPRIETARY (Automatic, Manual, Water Flow, Sprinkler Supervision, CO) (Requires HON-CGW-MB or HON-DACT-DS)
• CENTRAL STATION (Automatic, Manual, Water Flow, Sprinkler Supervision, CO) (Requires HON-CGW-MB or HON-DACT-DS)
• PROPRIETARY SECURITY (Automatic, Manual)
• EMERGENCY SIGNALING (Automatic, Manual) (Requires HON-CGW-MB or HON-DACT-DS)
• IBC 2024 (Seismic) CBC 2022 (Seismic):

NOTE: Install in accordance with UL and NFPA standards specified in the panel documentation.

Specifications

System Capacity

• Intelligent Signaling Line Circuits
• N16e: 1 expandable to 3
• N16x: 1 expandable to 10
• Intelligent Detectors: 159 per loop
• Monitoring/Control Modules: 159 per loop
• Programmable Software Zones: up to 2000
• AIO Annunciators: 80 per N16
• Network Nodes: up to 200 per network
• Remote Displays: up to 10 RLDS per N16

Electrical Specifications

• Primary Input Power
• PMB-AUX(-RTO): 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 2.5A, 240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 1.25 A
• DC Output
• Auxiliary Output 1: 24 VDC, 2.0 A
• Auxiliary Output 2: 24 VDC, 2.0 A
• Current Draw (Standby/Alarm Mode)
• PMB-AUX: 0.96 A (standby mode), 0.110 A (alarm)
• CPU-N16: 0.116 A (standby mode), 0.116 A (alarm)
• Main Display: 0.153 A (standby mode), 0.163 A (alarm)
• NCD: 0.360 A (standby mode), 0.360 A (alarm)
• ACM-30: 0.087 A (standby mode), 0.087 A (alarm)
• SLM-318: 0.159 A (standby mode), 0.276 A (alarm)
• TM-8: 0.115 A (Standby mode), 0.278 A (alarm)
• LDM2-32: 0.026 A (Standby mode), 0.050 A (alarm)
• LDM2-60: 0.026 A (standby mode), 0.059 A (alarm)
• Battery Charger Range: 7AH-210AH. Use a separate enclosure for batteries over 26 AH.
• Charging Current: 1A, 2A, 4.25A, and 5.55A
• Float Rate: 27.6 V.

Physical Specifications

• N16e Shipping Weight: 35 lb
• N16e Back Box Dimensions: 19.12" H x 18.12" W x 5.47" D (48.6 cm H x 46 cm W x 13.9 cm D)
• Temperature and Humidity Ranges: This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0–49 °C/32–120 °F and at a relative humidity of 93% ± 2% (non-condensing) at 32 °C ± 2 °C (90 °F ± 3 °F). However, the life of the system’s standby batteries and electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme variations in temperature and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal ambient temperature of 15 to 27 °C/60 to 80 °F.