FireClass FC506 - Important Notes

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FIRECLASS Addressable Fire Control Panel
Quick-Start Setup Guide
This document has been designed to guide you through the basic installation and setup process for FC503 and
FC506 control panels. Full reference Installation and User manuals are available in the USB drive with all panels or
can be downloaded from our website at www.fireclass.net
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications of these products without prior notice.
Important notes
FC503 and FC506 fire control panels
The FC503 and FC506 fire control panels follow Johnson Controls’ highest standards of quality and performance.
FC503 is an analogue addressable fire control panel with one main loop (three sub loops), that can support up to 250
addressable devices and 32 zones. Loop lengths are to be a maximum of 2 km (dependent on device types, quantities
connected, and cable type).
FC506 is an analogue addressable fire control panel with two main loops (six sub loops). The panel can support up to
500 addressable devices and a maximum of 250 devices in a single main loop, and 32 zones. Loop lengths are to be
a maximum of 2 km (dependent on device types, quantities connected, and cable type).
A maximum of 8 nos. of FC500 repeaters, 4 nos. of FC500MFI modules and 7 nos. of Client panels can be driven
from a FC503 or FC506 addressable panel. The Loop devices can be addressed and configured from the panel menu.
See the Auto-Addressing procedure section.
Alternatively, the FC490ST service tool can be used to address your field devices.
WARNING
Read this section completely before
commencing installation.
The control panel must be installed by competent engineers familiar with the installation of fire detection systems. In
addition, it is recommended to refer to the following information:
 The current edition of the local laws regarding wiring regulations.
 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings or the installation standards for the relevant country.
 Any specific site requirements.
 FireClass field device installation instructions