NOTIFIER AFP-300 and AFP-400 Analog Fire Panels

Agency Listings and Approvals

The AFP-300/400 is UL Listed, per Standards 864 (Fire) and 1076 (Burglary). It meets NFPA 72 Local, Auxiliary, Remote Station, Proprietary, and Emergency Voice/Alarm Fire System Requirements. Consult factory for the latest listing status of specific modules.

[Certifications: UL Listed, ULC Listed, CS118/733, MEA, FM Approved, California State Fire Marshal, City of Chicago]

Features

• One loop (AFP-300) or two loops (AFP-400) Style 4, 6 or 7.
• 198 intelligent devices per loop (99 intelligent detectors and 99 intelligent modules).
• 396 intelligent device capacity on the AFP-400; 198 on the AFP-300.
• VIEW®, HARSH™, Advanced Multi-Sensor (AMS) options.
• Up to 68 internal circuits/relays, plus 99 programmable zone output relays for a total capacity of 563 points.
• Four integral Notification Appliance (signal) Circuits (NACs), Style Z or Y (Class A or B).
• 6.0 A power supply, plus 6.0 A expanders.
• NACs may be programmed for Steady, March Time, Temporal, California code, or Canadian Two-Stage.
• Modified California code, pulsed on time.
• Tornado Warning activates different Notification Appliance Circuit code.
• Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, and Security relays, standard.
• Peer-to-peer network-ready.
• Intelligent features:
  • Manual sensitivity adjustment — 9 levels.
  • Pre-alarm intelligent sensing — 9 levels.
  • Day/Night automatic sensitivity adjustment.
  • Drift compensation.
  • Multi-detector algorithm involves nearby detectors in alarm decision.
  • Auto detector test (meets NFPA 72).
  • Maintenance alert (two levels).
  • Self-optimizing pre-alarm adjusts pre-alarm level to environment automatically.
  • Activate local sounder base on pre-alarm.
  • LED blink control for sleeping areas.
  • Automatic device type check.
  • Trouble after 20 detector verifications.
• Releasing features:
  • Ten independent hazards.
  • Sophisticated cross-zone (three options).
  • Delay timer and Discharge timers (adjustable).
  • Abort (four options).
• Sensitivity windows:
  • ION — 0.5 to 2.5%/foot obscuration.
  • PHOTO — 0.5 to 2.35%/foot obscuration.
  • MULTI-SENSOR — 0.71 to 4.0%/foot obscuration.
  • VIEW® — 0.03 to 1.0%/foot obscuration.
• Low-pressure CO₂ support:
  • Expanded soak timer — 0 to 9999 seconds.
  • Manual release delay (10 seconds) type ID.
  • “Second shot” monitor module type ID.
  • Triple-coded notification circuit type ID.
• Voice and telephone features:
  • Solid state message generation.
  • Hard-wired voice control module options (single-address mode modules).
  • Distributed voice options (XP transponders).
  • Firefighter telephone option.
  • 30- to 120-watt high-efficiency amplifier.
  • Backup tone generator and amplifier option.
  • Dual channel option.
• Telephone control module type ID.
• Optional UDACT, 396-channel digital alarm communicator transmitter with AC fail delay.
• 80-character displays (up to 32) for remote annunciation.
• ACS annunciators (EIA-485), including LDM custom.
• Two-wire detector interface provides compatibility with many manufacturers' detectors for retrofit applications.
• Integral printer interface (80-column and 40-column printers).
• Integral 80-character LCD display, backlit (2 lines x 40 characters).
• Field-programmable on panel or on PC, with program check, compare, simulate.
• Full QWERTY keypad behind flip-down door.
• Autoprogramming and Walk Test.
• Identifies two devices set to the same address.
• History file with 800-event capacity in nonvolatile memory, plus separate 200-event alarm-only file.
• Programmable waterflow or supervisory selection per point.
• Alarm Verification selection per point, with tally.
• Verification Trouble counter. Trouble indication after a detector verifies 20 times.
• Programmable Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Presignal per NFPA 72.
• Silence inhibit and Auto Silence timer options.
• Programmable non-alarm points for lower priority functions.
• Remote ACK / Silence / Reset / Drill via addressable modules.
• Maintenance Reports may be sorted via PC by compensation value (dirty detector), peak alarm value, or address.
• Automatic time control functions, with holiday exceptions.
• Dual rate charger for up to 90 hours of standby power.
• Rapid poll algorithm for manual stations. Responds to alarm/activation in less than three seconds.
• SLC loop maximum length 10,000 feet (3,048 m) @ 12 AWG (3.31 mm²).
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) electronics.
• High-speed RISC 16-bit microprocessor.
• Extensive built-in transient protection.

System Block Diagram

[Diagram: The Sample System Block Diagram illustrates the connectivity of the AFP-400 control panel with its two intelligent signaling line circuits (SLC Loop 1 and SLC Loop 2). It shows various intelligent devices like detectors (FSI-851 Ion, FSP-851 Photo, FST-851 Thermal, FAPT-851 Advanced Multi-Sensor) and modules (FMM-1, FCM-1, NBG-12LX) connected to Initiating Device Circuits (IDC) and Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC). The diagram also depicts XP Transponders, an LCD-80 Remote Display/Control, an ACM-8R Relay Control, an LDM-32 Custom Graphics display, an Optional UDACT Universal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter, a PRN Printer, and a CRT-2 Terminal, connected via RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces.]

CPU-300/400 and MPS-400 Components

The CPU-300/400: Features include EIA-232 Printer Port, EIA-232 Terminal Port, EIA-485 Ports, SLC Loop #1 and #2 connectors, an 80-Character (2 x 40) Back-Lit LCD Display, Status LEDs (AC Power, Fire Alarm, Pre-Alarm, Security Alarm, Supervisory, System Trouble, Disabled Points, Alarm Silenced), Control Switches (Acknowledge/Step, Silence, Evacuate, System Reset, Lamp Test), and a Programming Keypad accessible via a flip-down door. It also includes an EPROM and a slide-in label area.

The MPS-400 Main Power Supply: Provides power with 2 non-resettable 24 VDC circuits (1.25 amps each), a resettable 24 VDC circuit (1.25 amps), and Form-C Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, and Security contacts (3 amps @ 30 VDC). It includes NAC or Releasing circuits 1 & 2 (24 VDC @ 2.5 amps each, Class A or B) and NAC or Releasing Circuits 3 & 4 (24 VDC @ 2.5 amps each, Class A or B). The MPS-400 is a 6 amp power supply, sharing total power among internal modules and circuits. It supports an optional Transmitter module (4XTM connector) and has UZC Coder Input and Door Tamper Switch (STS-200) connections. It also features Status/Trouble LEDs.

Intelligent Sensing

Intelligent Sensing is a set of software algorithms for advanced smoke detection, made possible by high-speed microcomputers. It includes:

• Drift Compensation and Smoothing: Algorithms compensate for long-term changes (e.g., dust accumulation) to maintain original detection ability and reduce false alarms. They also perform periodic sensitivity measurements and smooth transient noise signals.
• Maintenance Warnings: Alerts for detector performance issues: Low Chamber value (hardware problem), Maintenance Alert (dust near limit), and Maintenance Urgent (dust above limit). These allow for proactive maintenance.
• Sensitivity Adjust: Nine levels for alarm detection, manually settable or automatic day/night adjustment. Nine pre-alarm sensitivity levels can also be selected for special control functions.
• Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm: Detectors learn their normal environment to set pre-alarm levels just above typical peaks, enabling sensitive pre-alarm capability with reduced false alarms.
• Cooperating Multi-Detector Sensing: Sensors can consider readings from up to two other nearby sensors for alarm decisions, increasing sensitivity to actual smoke by up to 2:1 without sacrificing false alarm resistance. This also supports combined ionization and photoelectric technology.

[Diagram: Illustrates analog sensor readings over time with and without compensation, maintenance warning levels, and sensitivity thresholds.]

Field Programming Options

Autoprogram: A timesaving routine that automatically identifies connected devices and loads default parameters, providing immediate fire protection in new installations. It presents devices to the installer for editing default options.

Keypad Program Edit: Allows full program creation and editing directly from the front panel keypad while the system remains operational. Each point has its own program with control-by-event links, enabling independent per-point segments.

VeriFire® Software: PC software for off-line programming and testing, reducing installation time and increasing confidence. It allows program creation, testing, backup, and site download. Includes error checks, simulation routines, and a compare function to highlight program differences, aiding in reacceptance testing.

Basic Equipment Packages

Two packages are available:

• BE-300/BE-400: Standard models for full-sized cabinets (CAB-3/-4 Series). Includes CPU, 80-character display, programming keypad, MPS-400 power supply, instructions, chassis, and hardware.
• BE-300AA/BE-400AA: Miniature packages for smaller cabinets (CAB-400AA). Similar to standard models but for smaller enclosures, including MPS-400RB and transformers. Supports one output option module.

CAB-3/4 Series cabinets are sold separately.

System Modules

The AFP-300/400 supports communication with up to 8 conventional modules, each with up to 8 circuits. Modules can be a mix of notification, relay, speaker, or telephone types.

• Notification Appliance Circuit Modules:
  • ICM-4: Provides four Style Y or Style Z alarm Notification Appliance Circuits (3.0 A per circuit, 6.0 A per module).
  • ICE-4: Expands ICM-4 to provide a total of eight (8) Style Y or Style Z alarm Notification Appliance Circuits.
• Control Relay Modules:
  • CRM-4: Four (4) Form-C relay contacts (5.0 A, 120 VAC or 28 VDC).
  • CRE-4: Expands CRM-4 to provide eight (8) Form-C relay contacts. Can also add relays to other modules.
• Voice Control Modules:
  • VCM-4: Four Style Y or Style Z speaker circuits, manual switches, indicators, and terminal blocks. Can be configured for telephone circuits. Expandable to 8 circuits with VCE-4, ICE-4, or CRE-4.
  • VCE-4: Voice Control Expander, adds four circuits to VCM-4 (total 8 speaker or 8 phone circuits).
  • DCM-4: Dual Channel Module, provides four Style Y or Style Z speaker circuits plus four channel A/B select relays.
• Other Option Modules:
  • ARM-4: Auxiliary Relay Module, four (4) Form-C relays (20 A N.O., 10 A N.C.).
  • VCC-1: Voice Control Center, user-selectable tones, optional digital voice message capability.
  • VTCC-1: Voice/Telephone Control Center, includes two-way Fire Fighter's Telephone (FFT-7) capability.
  • TCC-1: Telephone Control Center, standalone two-way Fire Fighter's telephone (FFT-7S).
  • AMG-E: Audio Message Generator (without microphone).
  • FFT-7/FFT-7S: Fire Fighter's Telephone control with master handset.
  • AA-30: Audio Amplifier (30 watts).

Compatible Devices

EIA-232 Port Devices

• Printers: PRN-5, PRN-6, VS4095/S2.
• Terminals: CRT-2.
• Network Interface Modules: NAM-232W (Wire), NAM-232F (Fiber) for NOTI·FIRE·NET™.

RS-485 Port Devices

• Annunciators/Control Systems: ACS Series, FDU-80, LCD-80, LDM Series.
• Relay Modules: ACM-8R (8 Form-C relays).
• Network Boards: NIB-96.
• Repeaters/Modems: RPT-485 Series.
• Communicators: UDACT (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter).
• Zone Coders: UZC-256.

Compatible Intelligent Devices

• Beam Detectors: FSB-200, FSB-200S (with sensitivity test). Accessories include BEAMHK, BEAMHRK, BEAMLRK, BEAMMRK, BEAMSMK.
• Detectors:
  • FSI-851 (Ion)
  • FSP-851 (Photoelectric)
  • FSP-851T (Photoelectric with 135°F thermal)
  • FST-851 (Thermal 135°F)
  • FST-851R (Thermal 135°F with rate-of-rise)
  • FST-851H (High-temperature thermal 190°F)
  • FSD-751PL (Low-flow photo duct)
  • FSD-751RPL (Low-flow photo duct with relay)
  • FAPT-851 (Acclimate Plus™ multi-sensor)
  • FSH-751 (HARSH™ Hostile Area Smoke Head)
  • FSL-751 (VIEW® laser photo detector)
  • LPX-751 (Low-profile VIEW® laser photo detector)
• Pull Stations: NBG-12LX (Addressable, visible LED).
• Bases: B224RB (Relay), B224BI (Isolator), B710LP (Low-profile), B501 (European-style), B501BH (Sounder base).
• Monitor/Control Modules: FMM-1, FMM-101, FDM-1 (Dual), FZM-1 (Two-wire smoke), FCM-1 (Control), FRM-1 (Relay), ISO-X (Isolator).
• Transponders: XP Series, XP5-M, XP5-C, XP6-C, XP6-MA, XP6-R, XP10-M, XPIQ (Intelligent quad).

Other Accessories

• Transmitter Module: 4XTM (Plug-in).
• Batteries: BAT Series (12 AH to 60 AH). BB-55(F) for 55/60 AH batteries.
• Software: ROM-AFP400 (Panel software upgrade), VeriFire-CD (Programming kit), VeriFire-CDUG.
• Chassis: CHS-4, CHS-4L, CHS-4M.
• Dress Panel: DP-1.
• Cabinets: CAB-4 Series, CAB-400AA.
• Power Supplies: APS-6R (Auxiliary), FCPS-24, FCPS-2456/-2458.
• Amplifiers: AA-30, AA-120/AA-100.
• Message Storage: VROM-(n), VRAM-1.

Specifications

• Primary input power: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 Amps.
• Total output 24 V power: 6.0 A (shared across all modules and circuits).
• Standard Bell circuits (4) per MPS-400: 2.5 A each.
• Four-wire detector power: 1.25 A.
• Two non-reset regulated power outputs: 1.25 A each.
• Battery charger range: 12 AH - 60 AH (requires BB-55 cabinet for 55/60 AH).
• Charge high rate: 29.1 V. Float Rate: 27.6 V.

System Capacity

AFP-400

• Intelligent Signaling Line Circuits: 2
• Intelligent Detectors: 198
• Addressable monitor/control modules: 198
• Programmable internal hardware and output circuits (four standard): 68
• Programmable software zones: 99
• Special Programming zones: 14
• Programmable remote relay/annunciator points: 99
• LCD-80 annunciators per system (observe power): 32
• ACS annunciators per system: 10 Address x 64 points

AFP-300

• Intelligent Signaling Line Circuits: 1
• Intelligent Detectors: 99
• Addressable monitor/control modules: 99
• Programmable internal hardware and output circuits (four standard): 68
• Programmable software zones: 99
• Special Programming zones: 14
• Programmable remote relay/annunciator points: 99
• LCD-80 annunciators per system (observe power): 32
• ACS annunciators per system: 10 Address x 64 points

Controls and Indicators

• Program Keypad: QWERTY type (keyboard layout).
• LED Indicators: AC Power; Fire Alarm; Pre-Alarm; Security Alarm; Supervisory Signal; System Trouble, Disabled points, Alarm Silenced.
• Membrane Switch Controls: Acknowledge/Step; Silence; Evacuate; System Reset; Lamp Test.
• LCD Display: 80 characters (2 x 40) with long-life LED backlight.

Product Information

This document is not intended for installation purposes. Information is subject to change without notice. For more information, contact NOTIFIER at (203) 484-7161 or FAX (203) 484-7118. Address: 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, Connecticut 06472.

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