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Fire Alarm Product Guide
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Fire Alarm Product Guide

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Overview: The document is a comprehensive product guide for Edwards Signaling, focusing on fire alarm solutions for small and mid-size buildings. It emphasizes the company's tradition of reliability and innovation in fire safety systems.
Company Background: Edwards Signaling has over 140 years of experience in the fire safety industry, known for reliable signaling appliances. Their product range includes fire alarm systems, notification appliances, and control panels designed to protect life and property.
Product Categories:
  • Conventional Initiating Devices: Smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual pull stations.
  • Intelligent Addressable Devices: Detectors and modules for precise system configuration and monitoring.
  • Notification Appliances: Wall strobes, horns, chimes, and speakers for effective alerting.
  • Door Holders & Relays: Devices for controlling doors and equipment during alarms.
  • Control Panels: Conventional and intelligent addressable panels with remote annunciation and expansion options.
Key Features:
  • Flexibility: Customizable systems for different building needs.
  • Intuitive Software: FSA-CU Configuration Utility for easy system setup and remote communication.
  • Advanced Technology: Distributed processing across devices for enhanced reliability and speed.
  • Comprehensive Support: Full line of accessories and modules for seamless integration.
Specifications: Detailed specifications for control panels, including device loops, power supply, and environmental conditions, guide installation and maintenance.
Conclusion: Edwards Signaling provides robust fire alarm solutions tailored for small to mid-sized buildings, focusing on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Control Panels: The E-FSA64 and E-FSA250 models integrate with existing wiring systems without twisted or shielded cables. Features include a backlit LCD display, programmable switches, and support for multiple annunciators.
Option Cards: Enhance control panel functionality with cards like the XAL127 Loop Expander and SA-ETH Ethernet Interface Card.
Remote Annunciation: R-Series Annunciators offer remote status indication and controls, available in various models with LCD or LED displays.
Accessories: Enclosures, key switches, and expander cables complement control panels and annunciators.
Conventional Panels & Accessories: Features include multiple zone configurations and UL 864 Listing.
Intelligent Addressable Devices: Include self-diagnostics, sensitivity adjustment, and dual-color LED indicators for easy installation and maintenance.
Smoke and Heat Detectors: Various models like the E-PD Photoelectric Smoke Detector and E-HD Heat Detector offer advanced detection capabilities.
Detector Bases: Options like the B4U Standard Base and IB4U Isolator Base provide additional functionalities.
SuperDuct Detectors: Designed for ductwork installation with advanced performance and easy maintenance.
Manual Pull Stations: Models like E-278 Double Action and E-270 Single Action offer different alarm initiation mechanisms.
Intelligent Addressable Modules: Modules like E-IDC1B Single Input Mini Module and E-ISO SLC Fault Isolator Module enhance system capabilities.
Specifications and Features:
1. Explosionproof Strobes: Rated for 125 candela ceiling mount and 60 candela wall mount.
2. Hazardous Location Horns: Suitable for Class I, II, and III hazardous locations.
3. Audio Notification System: ANS series provides voice evacuation capability meeting NFPA 72 standards.
Procedures and Installation:
1. Mounting: Horns and strobes come with necessary fittings for electrical connections.
2. Audio Panels: Include DMR, temporal pattern, standard message, microphone, power supply, and battery charger.
Standards and Classifications:
1. Hazardous Location Classifications: Defined by NFPA into Classes I, II, and III.
2. Class I: Areas with flammable gases or vapors.
3. Class II: Areas with combustible dust.
4. Class III: Areas with easily ignitable fibers.
Recommendations and Best Practices:
1. Synchronization: Ensure strobes are synchronized with compatible systems.
2. Installation: Follow manufacturer guidelines for safety and compliance.
3. Maintenance: Regular checks and maintenance for reliability in hazardous environments.
Key Data and Insights:
1. Power Supply: Audio panels and expanders come with built-in power supplies and battery chargers.
2. Control Relays: MR Series relays offer multi-voltage control.
3. Door Holders: Electromagnetic door holders provide fail-safe operation.
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Fire Alarm Product Guide-1

Control Panels Conventional Initiating Devices for small and mid-size buildings Notification Appliances Protect Communicate Warn Alert Intelligent Addressable Devices Fire alarm solutions Product Guide: Door Holders & Relays

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Fire Alarm Product Guide-4

A UTC Fire & Security Company Detection & alarm since 1872 Chubb Edwards Southeast Asia Latin America Innovation, leadership, and a rich tradition of excellence More than a hundred years ago when the New York Stock Exchange needed a signaling appliance reliable enough to begin and end each trading day, they turned to Edwards. Today an Edwards bell continues to ring in and ring out every session on that venerable trading floor, and while countless fortunes have come and gone within the clarion resonance of its tone, one thing remains constant: Edwards reliability. Whether Edwards is setting the...

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Fire Alarm Product Guide-5

Fire Alarm Control Panels Focused squarely on the future... Edwards Signaling offers total solutions that protect people and property with some of the most innovative fire alarm technology ever developed. From integrated life safety systems to intuitive programming and configuration, all Intelligent Addressable Devices Edwards Signaling: Building on a rich legacy of innovation. of our products undergo rigorous scrutiny throughout their development to make sure they live up to the highest expectations of you, our customer. We life safety solutions to be selected to maintain safe environments in...

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Fire Alarm Control Panels Intelligent Addressable Devices Product Guide: Conventional Initiating Devices Fire alarm solutions for small and mid-size buildings Notification Appliances Door Holders & Relays vii

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Fire Alarm Product Guide Life safety solutions for small and midsize buildings Copyright © 2011 UTC Fire and Security 8985 Town Center Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34202 Wiring diagrams provided herein are for information and reference only and are not to be used for Installation pur- poses. Consult the appropriate Installation documents for wiring and configuration details. This guidebook Is for information only and Is not intended as a substitute for verbatim legislated requirements. For authoritative specifications regarding the application of life safety, security, and access control systems, consult...

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Fire Alarm Product Guide-9

EDWARDS Life Safety Intelligent fire alarm mid-sized buildings With control panels, wards systems provide reliable performance and the advanced features you need for successful installa- tion and worry-free operation. Best of all, Edwards leaves you in control - not hemmed in by a limited distribution product line. Edwards' extensive range of fire alarm products gives you the freedom to tailor each system to the particular needs of the building - and the budget of the building owner - while a ro- bust feature set leaves plenty of room for upgrades, expansions, and retrofits long into the future....

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EDWARDS Life Safety Intelligent Addressable Fire Panels p. 3 Intelligent Addressable Panel Modules p. 4 Remote Annunciators for Addressable Panels p. 6 Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panels p. 8 Conventional Panel Modules and Accessories p. 9 Booster Power Supplies p. 10 Control Panel Accessories p. 11 Intelligent Control Edwards life safety systems are a powerful Intelligent solu- tion for small to mid-sized buildings. The Edwards family includes intelligent addressable and conventional fire alarm control systems. A full line of remote annunciators, modules and accessories are available for...

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EDWARDS Life Safety Intelligent addressable technology engineered and designed expressly for small building applications.. Optional second loop FSA64: one loop that supports up to 64 intelligent devices of any type. e^M a^âl UAfj Ujfj FSA64: 2 Class B or 2 optional Class A NACs and graphic serial annunciators FSA250: One loop that supports up to 127 Intelligent devices. Can be expanded to two loops. Each loop supports 127 devices devices of any type. Ethernet (SA-ETH) DACT/Dlaler (SA-DACT) Relays: Two Form C, one Form A

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EDWARDS Life Safety Control Panels Advanced intelligent addressable technology delivers the benefits of flexible system Installation, while a clean and easy-to-operatate user interface makes panel operation and system maintenance quick and Intuitive. The Edwards family of intelligent components also offers contractors and Installers simple setup and Installation, while delivering options that take full advantage of Intelligent fire alarm processing. With a microprocessor in each de- vice, intelligence is distributed throughout the system so that command decisions are made at the Individual module,...

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EDWARDS Life Safety * Optional trim kits provide 3/4" frame on top, bottom and sides of Surface mounting holes Surface mounting holes Backbox with Backbox with door and door attached trim ring attached Option Cards Edwards intelligent addressable panels are supported by a complete line of modules and related equipment that enhance performance and extend system capabilities. Option cards are easy to Install and set up. They simply plug directly into the control panel main circuit board or are connected to It with a ribbon cable. After installation, terminals remain easily accessible for quick...

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EDWARDS Life Safety SA-ETH Ethernet Interface Card Network cable- The SA-ETH card provides a standard 10/100 Base T Ethernet network connec- tion for connecting to an intranet, a local network, or the Internet. The card can be used to upload and download panel configuration, history, and current status from the configuration utility to the panel over the network. The Ethernet card Is installed on the plastic assembly and connects to the main circuit board via a ribbon cable. Ethernet card SA-ETH Ethernet Port for connection to local area networks. Mounts in cabinet on base plate. SA-232 Serial...

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EDWARDS Life Safety Fire Alarm Control Panels F i r e C o n t r o l P a n e l s Remote Annunciation Power Fire Alarm Supervisory Ground Fault Trouble Controls Enabled Ack/Silence Reset Signal Silence Drill R-Series Annunciators are high-performance remote annunciators that provide status indication and common RLCD-C controls for Edwards Intelligent Addressable fire alarm systems. This family of annunciators offers LCD or LED annunciation as well as a graphic annunciator driver. Models are available with and without common controls. Lamp Test Power Fire Alarm Supervisory Ground Fault Trouble Controls...

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