E-FSC Series
Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panels
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The E-FSC Series fire alarm family consists of 3, 5 and 10 zone conventional fire alarm control panels, an integrated DACT/Dialer, serial annunciator modules, and serial remote relay modules. All of these components are microprocessor-controlled. The E-FSC Series family is ideal for both new and retrofit installations alike.
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Specifications
Approvals
Agency Approvals- UL Listed
- ULC Listed
- CSFM Listed
E-FSC1004 Series
- Power Supply: 4.25 amps expandable to 8.5 amps
- NAC Voltage Rating: 24V FWR
- Maximum NAC current: 2.0 amps each, 3.5 amps total; 7.0 amps w/ optional transformer
- AC Input
- 120V AC 50/60 Hz: 2.2 amps w/ optional transformer
- Base Panel Current Draw
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- Standby: 128 mA
- Alarm: 242 mA
- Panel Battery Charge Capacity (sealed lead acid only): Up to two 24 Ah batteries, 10 Ah in cabinet
- Auxiliary Current: 0.5 amps max. May be programmed as resettable.
- Auxiliary Output: 21.2 to 25.7 Vdc
- IDC Alarm Current: 3.0 mA (Consult detector compatibility list p/n 3100468 for maximum detectors per circuit)
- IDC Circuit:
- Maximum loop resistance: 13 Ohms
- Maximum loop capacitance: 0.03 microF
- IDC Operating Voltage: 16.3 to 28 Vdc
- UL Detector ID: 100
- Alarm Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Trouble Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Supervisory Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Operating Environment
- Temperature: 32 - 120F (0 - 49C)
- Humidity: 5 - 93% RH, non-condensing
- Terminals (wire gauge): 18 - 12 AWG (0.75 mm² - 2.5 mm²)
- Asynchronous Serial Communications
- Maximum resistance: 13 Ohms
- Maximum capacitance: 0.03 microF
E-FSC502 Series
- Power Supply: 4.25 amps total
- NAC Voltage Rating: 24V FWR
- Maximum NAC current: 2.0 amps each, 3.5 amps total
- AC Input
- 120V AC 50/60 Hz: 1.25 amps
- Base Panel Current Draw
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- Standby: 104 mA
- Alarm: 224 mA
- Panel Battery Charge Capacity (sealed lead acid only): Up to 24 Ah, 7Ah max in cabinet *
- Auxiliary Current: 0.5 amps max. May be programmed as resettable.
- Auxiliary Output: 21.2 to 25.7 Vdc
- IDC Alarm Current: 3.0 mA (Consult detector compatibility list p/n 3100468 for maximum detectors per circuit)
- IDC Circuit:
- Maximum loop resistance: 13 Ohms
- Maximum loop capacitance: 0.03 microF
- IDC Operating Voltage: 16.3 to 28 Vdc
- UL Detector ID: 100
- Alarm Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Trouble Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Supervisory Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Operating Environment
- Temperature: 32 - 120F (0 - 49C)
- Humidity: 5 - 93% RH, non-condensing
- Terminals (wire gauge): 18 - 12 AWG (0.75 mm² - 2.5 mm²)
- Asynchronous Serial Communications
- Maximum resistance: 13 Ohms
- Maximum capacitance: 0.03 microF
E-FSC302 Series
- Power Supply: 4.25 amps total
- NAC Voltage Rating: 24V FWR
- Maximum NAC current: 2.0 amps each, 3.5 amps total
- AC Input
- 120V AC 50/60 Hz: 1.25 amps
- Base Panel Current Draw
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- Standby: 96 mA
- Alarm: 180 mA
- Panel Battery Charge Capacity (sealed lead acid only): Up to 24 Ah, 7Ah max in cabinet *
- Auxiliary Current: 0.5 amps max. May be programmed as resettable.
- Auxiliary Output: 21.2 to 25.7 Vdc
- IDC Alarm Current: 3.0 mA (Consult detector compatibility list p/n 3100468 for maximum detectors per circuit)
- IDC Circuit:
- Maximum loop resistance: 13 Ohms
- Maximum loop capacitance: 0.03 microF
- IDC Operating Voltage: 16.3 to 28 Vdc
- UL Detector ID: 100
- Alarm Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Trouble Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Supervisory Contact (Form C): 30 Vdc @ 1 A (resistive load)
- Operating Environment
- Temperature: 32 - 120F (0 - 49C)
- Humidity: 5 - 93% RH, non-condensing
- Terminals (wire gauge): 18 - 12 AWG (0.75 mm² - 2.5 mm²)
- Asynchronous Serial Communications
- Maximum resistance: 13 Ohms
- Maximum capacitance: 0.03 microF
Documentation
- Fire Alarm Product Guide
A guide for the Edwards fire alarm products, including the E-FSC conventional panels, E-FSA addressable panels, initiating devices, signaling devices, and accessories.
Data Sheets
Fire Alarm Sales Tools
- 85001-0541-E--Strobe Handbook.pdf
A guide to the application and installation of fire alarm strobe devices.
- NAC Load Wiring and dB Calcs_V6b1.xls
Tool for calculating NAC (signal circuit) and speaker circuit loads and wire distances, plus a dB vs. distance calculator.
- E-FSC Panel Battery Calculations
Battery calculations for the E-FSC conventional fire alarm panels.
- E-FSC Config Sheet_v6a.xls
This is an Excel spreadsheet that can be used to help create a bill of material for a conventional fire alarm system using the E-FSC panel.
- FSA-CU_Setup_v3.3.zip
Configuration utility program for E-FS, E-FSC, and E-FSA fire alarm panels. Copy FSA-CU_Setup_v3.3.zip file to your hard drive, unzip it, then click on the FSA-CU_Setup application to install.
- E-FSC Series Technical Reference Manual
- CTM City Tie Module Installation Sheet.pdf
- E-FSC Panel Compatibility List
- F-DACT(F) Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter Installation Sheet.pdf
- F-Series Remote Annunciator Installation Sheet.pdf
- FSRRM24 Remote Relay Module Installation Sheet.pdf
- FSRZI-A(-SA) Remote Zone Indicators Installation Sheet.pdf
- AE Bulletin, Elevator Control & Conventional Panels
This bulletin will give tips on how you can control elevators using the E-FSC conventional fire alarm panel.
- AE_Bull_011513_Dialers_Internet_Cell.pdf
This bulletin provides tips for using Edwards dialers with TCP/IP internet and GSM (cellular phone) interface devices used for connecting to central monitoring stations.
- AE Bulletin, Door Holders and Fire Alarm
Tips on how to connect door holders to fire alarm systems.
- AE Bulletin, Electromechanical Noise Part II
Tips on dealing with electromechanical devices, and the electrical noise they can generate on fire alarm circuits.
- Tech Bulletin 090811-2 Dialer Troubleshooting.pdf
Tips on troubleshooting problems with dialers.

