NOTIFIER   NFS-320

NFS-320   
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The NFS-320 intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel is part of the ONYX® Series of Fire Alarm Controls from NOTIFIER.

In stand-alone or network configurations, ONYX Series products meet virtually every application requirement.

The NFS-320’s modular design makes system planning easier. The panel can be configured with just a few devices for small building applications, or networked with many devices to pro- tect a large campus or a high-rise office block. Simply add additional peripheral equipment to suit the application.

For installations using NFS-320C, an optional ACM Series annunciator can be mounted in the same cabinet (up to 48 zones/points, order separately; see DN-60085).

The FireWatch Series internet monitoring modules IPDACT-2 and IPDACT-2UD permit monitoring of alarm signals over the Internet, saving the monthly cost of two dedicated business tele- phone lines. Although not required, the secondary telephone line may be retained providing backup communication over the public switched telephone line.

NOTE: Unless called out with a version-specific “R”, “C” or “E” at the end of the part number, “NFS-320” refers to models NFS-320, NFS-320R, NFS-320C, and NFS-320E.

• Certified for seismic applications when used with the appro- priate seismic mounting kit.
• Approved for Marine applications when used with listed compatible equipment (see DN-60688).
• One isolated intelligent Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) Style 4, 6 or 7.
• Up to 159 detectors (any mix of ion, photo, thermal, or multi- sensor) and 159 modules (Addressable pull stations, nor- mally open contact devices, two-wire smoke, notification, or relay). 318 devices maximum.
• Standard 80-character display.
• Network options:
  • High-speed network for up to 200 nodes (NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320(C), NFS-320SYS, NCA-2, DVC, ONYXWorks, NFS-3030, NFS-640, and NCA).
  • Standard network for up to 103 nodes (NFS2-3030, NFS2- 640, NFS-320(C), NFS-320SYS, NCA-2, DVC, ONYX- Works, NCS, NFS-3030, NFS-640, NCA, AFP-200, AFP- 300/400, AFP-1010, and AM2020). Up to 54 nodes when DVC is used in network paging.
• 6.0 A power supply with four Class A/B built-in Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC). Selectable System Sensor, Wheelock, or Gentex strobe synchronization.
• Built-in Alarm, Trouble, Security, and Supervisory relays.
• VeriFire® Tools online or offline programming utility. Upload/ Download, save, store, check, compare, and simulate panel databases. Upgrade panel firmware.
• Autoprogramming and Walk Test reports.
• Optional universal 318-point DACT.
• 80-character remote annunciators (up to 32).
• EIA-485 annunciators, including custom graphics.
• Printer interface (80-column and 40-column printers).
• History file with 800-event capacity in nonvolatile memory, plus separate 200-event alarm-only file.
• Alarm Verification selection per point, with tally.
• Presignal/Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS).
• Silence inhibit and Auto Silence timer options.
• NAC coding functions:
  • March time.
  • Temporal.
  • California two-stage coding.
  • Canadian two-stage.
  • Strobe synchronization.
• Field-programmable on panel or on PC, with VeriFire® Tools program check, compare, simulate.
• Full QWERTY keypad.
• Battery charger supports 18 – 200 AH batteries.
• Non-alarm points for lower priority functions.
• Remote ACK/Signal Silence/System Reset/Drill via monitor modules.
• Automatic time control functions, with holiday exceptions.
• Extensive, built-in transient protection.
• Powerful Boolean logic equations.

• Poll up to 318 devices in less than two seconds.
• Activate up to 159 outputs in less than five seconds.
• Multicolor LEDs blink device address during Walk Test.
• Fully digital, high-precision protocol (U.S. Patent 5,539,389).
• Manual sensitivity adjustment — nine levels.
• Pre-alarm ONYX intelligent sensing — 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 (VIEW®) – 0.02 to 2.0%/foot obscuration.
  • Acclimate® PlusTM – 0.5 to 4.0%/foot obscuration.
  • IntelliQuad – 1.0 to 4.0%/foot obscuration.
  • IntelliQuadTM PLUS – 1.0 to 4.0%/foot obscuration
• Drift compensation (U.S. Patent 5,764,142).
• Degraded mode — in the unlikely event that the NFS-320’s primary microprocessor fails, FlashScan detectors revert to degraded operation and can activate the control panel’s NAC circuits and alarm relay. Each of the four built-in panel circuits includes a Disable/Enable switch for this feature.
• Multi-detector algorithm involves nearby detectors in alarm decision (U.S. Patent 5,627,515).
• Automatic detector sensitivity testing (NFPA-72 compliant).
• Maintenance alert (two levels).
• Self-optimizing pre-alarm.

• Revolutionary spot laser design.
• Advanced ONYX intelligent sensing 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.

• Detector automatically adjusts sensitivity levels without oper- ator intervention or programming. Sensitivity increases with heat.
• Microprocessor-based technology; combination photo and thermal technology.
• FlashScan or CLIP (“classic”) mode compatible.
• Low-temperature warning signal at 40°F ± 5°F (4.44°C ± 2.77°C).

• Detects all four major elements of a fire (smoke, heat, CO, and flame).
• Automatic drift compensation of smoke sensor and CO cell.
• High nuisance-alarm immunity.
• Six sensitivity levels.

• Detects all four major elements of a fire.
• Separate signal for life-safety CO detection.
• Optional addressable sounder base for Temp-3 (fire) or Temp-4(CO) tone.
• Automatic drift compensation of smoke sensor and CO cell.
• High nuisance-alarm immunity.
• Six sensitivity levels.

• Ten independent hazards.
• Sophisticated cross-zone (three options).
• Delay timer and Discharge timers (adjustable).
• Abort (four options).
• Low-pressure CO2 listed

• Integrates with FireVoice-25/50 Series (see DN-7004).
• Integrates via serial connection with FireVoice-25/50ZS Series (see DN-7003).

• 120 VAC (NFS-320/NFS-320C); 240 VAC (NFS-320E).
• Displays battery current/voltage on panel (with display).

• Intelligent Signaling Line Circuits: 1
• Intelligent detectors: 159
• Addressable monitor/control modules: 159
• Programmable internal hardware and output circuits: 4
• Programmable software zones: 99
• Special programming zones: 14
• LCD annunciators per NFS-320/-320E: 32
• ACS annunciators per NFS-320/-320E: 32 addresses x 64 points

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0 – 49°C/32 – 120°F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (noncondensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme tempera- ture ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of 15 – 27°C/60 – 80°F.

The listings and approvals below apply to the basic NFS-320 control panel. In some cases, certain modules may not be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in process. Con- sult factory for latest listing status.

• UL Listed: S635.
• ULC Listed: S635 (NFS-320C only, excludes IPDACT).
• FM Approved.
• CSFM: 7165-0028:0243.
• MEA: 128-07-E.
• FDNY: COA#6085.
• City of Chicago.

When used with the CAB-BM marine system, appropriate seis- mic bracket, and marine approved devices, these ONYX fire alarm control panels are approved by the following agencies:

• US Coast Guard: 161.002/50/0 (Standard 46 CFR).
• Lloyd's Register: 11/600013 (ENV 3 category).
• American Bureau of Shipping.

NOTE: For additional information on UL- and ULC-listed model NFS-320C, see DN-60085. For information on NFS-320SYS, see DN-60637. For information on the CAB-BM marine system, see DN-60688.

The NFS-320 complies with the following UL Standards and NFPA 72, IBC, and CBC Fire Alarm Systems requirements:

• UL 864 (Fire).
• UL 1076 (Burglary).
• LOCAL (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Super-visory).
• AUXILIARY (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) (requiresTM-4).
• REMOTE STATION (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory) (requires TM-4).
• PROPRIETARY (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory). Not applicable for FM.
• CENTRAL STATION (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory) (requires UDACT).
• EMERGENCY VOICE/ALARM.
• OT, PSDN (Other Technologies, Packet-switched Data Net-work).
• IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC2009 (Seismic).
• CBC 2007 (Seismic).