Notifier AFC-600 Intelligent Addressable Fire Panel with FlashScan®

General

The AFC-600 is an intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel that supports up to 636 devices on two addressable Signaling Line Circuits (SLC). The heart of the AFC-600 is an advanced 16-bit RISC (Reduced Instructions Set Computer) based microprocessor and a new line of high-speed intelligent addressable devices, FlashScan®. With flexibility in mind, the AFC-600 can be field-configured for a variety of mid-sized applications. Programming is a snap with the panel's built-in QWERTY (PC computer-style) keyboard or off-line Windows®-based programming utility.

Features

• Two intelligent Signaling Line Circuits (SLC) Style 4, 6 or 7.
• 636 intelligent device capacity (318 intelligent detectors and 318 monitor/control modules).
• Up to 68 internal circuits/relays, plus 99 programmable zone output relays for a total capacity of 803 points.
• VeriFire™ off-line program option. Sort Maintenance Reports by compensation value (dirty detector), peak alarm value, or address.
• FlashScan® intelligent features:
  • Poll 318 devices in less than one second.
  • Activate up to 159 outputs in less than one second.
  • Multicolor LEDs blink device address during Walk Test.
  • New fully digital, high-precision protocol (U.S. Patent 5,539,389).
  • Manual sensitivity adjustment – nine levels.
  • Pre-alarm AWACS™ – nine levels.
  • Day/Night automatic sensitivity adjustment.
  • Sensitivity windows: ION 0.5 to 2.5%/foot obscuration; PHOTO 0.5 to 2.35%/foot obscuration; LASER 0.03 to 1.0%/foot obscuration; MULTI-SENSOR 0.71 to 4.0%/foot obscuration; HARSH™ 0.5 to 2.35%/foot obscuration.
  • Drift compensation (U.S. Patent 5,764,142).
  • Multi-detector algorithm involves nearby detectors in alarm decision (U.S. Patent 5,627,515).
  • Auto detector test (meets NFPA 72).
  • Maintenance alert (two levels).
  • Self-optimizing pre-alarm.
• The Fire VIEW™ System:
  • Revolutionary spot laser design.
  • Advanced AWACS™ algorithms differentiate between smoke and non-smoke signals (U.S. Patent 5,831,524).
  • Addressable operation pinpoints the fire location.
  • No moving parts to fail or filters to change.
  • Early warning performance comparable to the best aspiration systems at a fraction of the lifetime cost.
• Releasing features:
  • Ten independent hazards.
  • Sophisticated cross-zone (three options).
  • Delay timer and Discharge timers (adjustable).
  • Abort (four options).
  • Low-pressure CO2 listed.
• Voice and telephone features:
  • Solid state message generation.
  • Hard-wired voice control module options.
  • Firefighter telephone option.
  • 30- to 120-watt high-efficiency amplifiers.
  • Backup tone generator and amplifier option.
  • High-efficiency offline switching 6.0 Amp power supply.
  • 120 or 220/240 VAC field selectable.
  • Display battery current/voltage on panel display.
  • Optional universal 636 channel DACT.
  • 80-character remote annunciators (up to 32).
  • EIA-485 annunciators, including custom graphics.
  • Printer interface (80-column and 40-column printers).
  • 6.0 A usable regulated output power, plus 6.0 A expanders.
  • History file with 800-event capacity in nonvolatile memory, plus separate 200-event alarm-only file.
  • Alarm Verification selection per point, with tally.
  • Autoprogramming and Walk Test reports.
  • Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Presignal.
  • Silence inhibit and Auto Silence timer options.
  • March time/temporal/California/two-stage coding.
  • Field-programmable on panel or on PC, with VeriFire™ program check, compare, simulate.
  • Full QWERTY keypad behind flip-down door.
  • Dual rate charger for up to 90 hours of standby power.
  • Non-alarm points for lower priority functions.
  • Remote ACK/Silence/Reset/Drill via monitor modules.
  • Automatic time control functions, with holiday exceptions.
  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT) electronics.
  • Extensive, built-in transient protection.
  • Combo zone. Connect tamper and waterflow detectors to a common monitor module.
  • Powerful Boolean equations.

Agency Listings and Approvals

The AFC-600 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. Other agencies and file numbers are listed on the first page of the catalog sheet.

Approvals include: UL, ULC, FM, MEA (447-99-E), California State Fire Marshal (7165-0028:203, 7170-0028:204).

System Block Diagram

The System Block Diagram illustrates the connectivity of the AFC-600. It shows two SLC Intelligent Loops, each supporting multiple devices (e.g., Photoelectric, Ionization, Thermal detectors, Manual stations, Monitor modules). These loops connect to the IDC (Initiating Device Circuit) ports. The diagram also shows connections for Relay Contacts, NAC (Notification Appliance Circuits), and RS-485 communication. Various peripherals are depicted, including up to 32 remote displays (e.g., LCD-80), annunciators (e.g., ACM-8R, LDM-32 Custom Graphics), a printer, and terminals (RS-232 Terminal, CRT-2 Terminal). The system can also connect to a dual phone line for a central station. The diagram highlights the AFC-600 unit itself, potentially shown within a CAB-C3 cabinet with a voice alarm system.

The CPU-600

The CPU-600 is the central processing unit for the AFC-600. It features an EIA-232 printer port, EIA-232 terminal port, and EIA-485 ports for communication. It includes SLC Loop #1 and SLC Loop #2 ports, supporting Style 4, 6, or 7. The unit has FLASH memory. A slide-in label provides legends for the various controls and indicators. The front panel includes an 80-character (2 x 40) back-lit LCD display, status LEDs, and membrane control switches for functions like Acknowledge/Step, Silence, Evacuate, System Reset, and Lamp Test. A flip-down door covers the programming keypad, which is a full QWERTY keyboard.

The MPS-6 Main Power Supply

The MPS-6 Main Power Supply provides the necessary power for the AFC-600 system. It features AC power inputs (TB1), a 24V battery input, and a 1.25 A resettable power output (TB2). It includes four relay outputs (TB3 – TB6) and four NAC/Releasing Circuits (TB7 – TB10). A jumper is present to remove for 240 VAC operation.

FlashScan® Exclusive New World-Leading Detector Protocol

The AFC-600 utilizes a new detection device protocol called FlashScan® (U.S. Patent 5,539,389). This protocol operates over five times faster than the previous Classic Loop Interface Protocol (CLIP), offering superior precision and high noise immunity. It supports mixing FlashScan® and CLIP devices for retrofit applications. This high speed enables the AFC-600 to support a large device capacity of 318 points per loop, with each device sampled in less than one second. Microprocessor-based FlashScan® detectors feature bicolor LEDs for diagnostic information, such as device address during Walk Test.

AWACS™™ Advanced Warning Addressable Combustion Sensing

AWACS™™ is a suite of software algorithms providing industry-leading smoke detection capability for the AFC-600. These algorithms perform complex calculations on each detector reading, enabled by the high-speed microcomputer. Key features include:

• Drift Compensation and Smoothing: Allows detectors to maintain original smoke detection ability and resist false alarms as dirt accumulates. It automates periodic sensitivity measurements required by NFPA Standard 72 and uses smoothing filters to remove transient noise. The accompanying graph shows analog reading over time, illustrating the effect of compensation and smoothing.
• Maintenance Warnings: Provides three warning levels (Low Chamber value, Maintenance Alert, Maintenance Urgent) when drift compensation indicates potential compromise due to dust accumulation. The accompanying diagram shows acceptable range, maintenance alerts, and dirty detector status.
• Sensitivity Adjust: Offers nine sensitivity levels for alarm detection, which can be set manually or automatically adjusted between day and night. Nine levels of pre-alarm sensitivity are also available.
• Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm: Detectors can learn their normal environment and set pre-alarm levels just above peak readings. The accompanying graph illustrates pre-alarm and normal thresholds over time.
• Cooperating Multi-Detector Sensing: A patented feature where smoke sensors consider readings from nearby sensors to make alarm decisions, increasing sensitivity to actual smoke without sacrificing false alarm resistance. The accompanying graph shows combined sensor readings.

Field Programming Options

Basic Equipment Packages

Two packages are available: BE-600 (for standard Notifier full-sized cabinets, CAB-3 Series) and BE-600AA (for smaller CAB-600AA cabinets). Both include the CPU-600, an 80-character display, programming keypad, MPS-6 main power supply, installation instructions, and chassis. The BE-600AA supports one output option module.

System Modules

The AFC-600 supports communication with up to eight conventional modules, each handling up to eight circuits. Modules can be for notification, relay, speaker, or telephone applications. Available modules include:

• ICM-4: Notification Appliance Circuit Module (4 Style Y or Z circuits).
• ICE-4: Notification Appliance Circuit Expander (expands ICM-4 to 8 circuits).
• CRM-4: Control Relay Module (4 Form-C relay contacts).
• CRE-4: Control Relay Expander (adds 4 Form-C contacts to CRM-4 or other modules).
• VCM-4: Voice Control Module (4 Style Y or Z speaker circuits, or telephone circuits).
• VCE-4: Voice Control Expander (adds 4 circuits to VCM-4).
• DCM-4: Dual Channel Module (4 speaker circuits plus 4 channel A/B select relays).

Other Option Modules

Additional modules and accessories are available:

• ARM-4: Auxiliary Relay Module (4 Form-C relays).
• VCC-1: Voice Control Center (user-selectable tones, optional digital voice message).
• VTCC-1: Voice/Telephone Control Center (includes two-way Fire Fighters Telephone capability).
• TCC-1: Telephone Control Center (standalone two-way Fire Fighters telephone).
• AMG-E: Audio Message Generator (for two-channel systems).
• FFT-7/FFT-7S: Fire Fighters Telephone control with master handset.
• AA-30: Audio Amplifier (30 watts).
• AA-120/AA-100: Audio Amplifier (up to 120 watts).
• VROM-(n): Factory-programmed message chip for AMG-1.
• VRAM-1: Field-programmed memory chip for AMG-1.
• APS-6R: Auxiliary Power Supply (expander, up to 6.0 amps).
• FCPS-24: Remote 6-amp repeater/power supply.
• UZC-256: Programmable Universal Zone Coder.
• LCD-80/LCD-80TM: 80-character backlit LCD display (up to 32 per AFC-600).
• ACS: Annunciator Control Modules (ACM-16AT, AEM-16AT, etc.).
• AFM: Annunciator Fixed Modules (AFM-16A, etc.).
• LDM: Lamp Driver Modules (LDM-32, etc.).
• ACM-8R: Remote Relay Module (8 Form-C contacts).
• RPT-485: Repeats EIA-485 or converts to fiber-optic.
• XP5: FlashScan® transponder (five monitor points).
• XP: Conventional transponder (monitor/control points).
• XPIQ: Intelligent voice transponder (up to four 25-watt amplifiers).
• CHS-4: Chassis for mounting APS-6R.
• CHS-4L: Low-profile chassis (mounts amplifiers or AMG-E).
• CHS-4M: Expansion Chassis.
• DP-1: Blank Dress panel.
• CAB-3 Series: Cabinets (A through D sizes).
• CAB-600AA: Mini cabinet for AFC-600.
• MPS-6: Off-line switching power supply module (used in BE-600/BE-600AA).

Specifications

• Primary input power: 120 or 220/240 VAC (field selectable), 50/60 Hz, 3.0 Amps.
• Total output 24 V power: 6.0 A.
• Standard notification circuits (4) per MPS-6: 2.5 A each.
• Four-wire detector power: 1.25 A.
• Two non-resettable regulated power outputs: 1.25 A each.
• Battery charger range: 12 AH - 60 AH (use separate BB-55 cabinet for 60 AH batteries).
• Optional high-capacity battery charger: CHG-120 (Charge high rate: 29.1 V, Float Rate: 27.6 V).
• *Note: The MPS-6 has a total of 6.0 Amps of available power, shared by all internal modules and each MPS-6 circuit.

System Capacity

• Intelligent Signaling Line Circuits: 2
• Intelligent Detectors: 318
• Addressable monitor/control modules: 318
• Programmable internal hardware and output circuits (4 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: 32 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.

Compatible Devices, EIA-232 Ports

• PRN-5: 80-column printer.
• VS4095/S2: Printer, 40-column, 24 V (mounted in external backbox).
• CRT-2: Video display terminal.

Compatible Devices, RS-485 Ports

• ACS Series: Remote Serial Annunciator/Control systems.
• FDU-80: Remote LCD display, 80 characters, with LEDs.
• LCD-80TM: Remote LCD display, 80 characters, terminal mode.
• LDM Series: Remote custom graphic driver modules.
• ACM-8R: Remote relay module, 8 Form-C relays.
• RPT-485 Series: Repeater, isolator and/or fiber optic modem.
• UDACT: Universal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter, 636 channel.
• UZC-256: Zone Coder, up to 256 programmable codes.

Compatible Intelligent Devices

• FSI-751: Low-profile FlashScan® ionization detector.
• FSP-751: Low-profile FlashScan® photoelectric detector.
• FSP-751T: Low-profile FlashScan® photoelectric detector with 135°F (57°C) thermal.
• FST-751: FlashScan® thermal detector 135°F (57°C).
• FST-751R: FlashScan® thermal detector 135°F (57°C) with rate-of-rise.
• FSD-751P: FlashScan® photo duct detector with housing.
• FSD-751RP: FlashScan® photo duct detector with relay and housing.
• LPX-751: Low-profile laser photo detector.
• IPX-751: Low-profile Advanced Multi-Sensor detector.
• HPX-751: HARSH™ Hostile Area Smoke Head.
• B224RB: Low-profile relay base.
• B224BI: Isolator base for low-profile detectors.
• B710LP: Low-profile base, Standard U.S. style.
• B501: European-style, 4" (10.16 cm) base.
• FMM-1: FlashScan® monitor module.
• FDM-1: FlashScan® dual monitor module.
• FZM-1: FlashScan® two-wire detector monitor module.
• FMM-101: FlashScan® miniature monitor module.
• FCM-1: FlashScan® NAC control module.
• FRM-1: FlashScan® relay module.
• NBG-12LX: Manual fire alarm station, addressable.
• ISO-X: Isolator module.
• XP Series: Transponder.
• XP5-M: FlashScan® transponder, five monitor points.
• XP5-C: FlashScan® transponder, five control points or Form-C relays.
• XPIQ: Intelligent quad transponder.

Product Line Information

• BE-600: Basic Equipment package for an AFC-600 in a CAB-3 cabinet.
• BE-600AA: Basic Equipment package for an AFC-600 when mounted in a CAB-600AA cabinet.
• CAB-3 Series: CAB-A3, CAB-B3, CAB-C3, and CAB-D3 cabinets.
• CAB-600AA: Mini cabinet for AFC-600, supports one option card.
• 4XTM: Plug-in Transmitter Module.
• PS Series: Utilizes 12 volt, 12 to 60 AH batteries.
• BB-55: Battery Box (required for 60 AH).
• VeriFire-CD: Programming kit for PC, includes VeriFire™ for AFC-600 and other AFP models, plus PK-UZC-256.
• VeriFire-CDUG: Upgrade software only for VeriFire™.

Contact Information

For more information, contact NOTIFIER. Phone: (203) 484-7161 FAX: (203) 484-7118. Notifier, 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, Connecticut 06472.

This document is not intended for installation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.