IQ-318/E/C Installation Manual — P/N 52864:J3 9/29/15 9
Section 2: System Overview
2.1 System Description
The IQ-318/E control panel is a modular, intelligent fire alarm control panel (FACP) with an
extensive list of powerful features. The control panel uses the CPS-24/E integral power supply with
battery charger. This is mounted in its cabinet to create a complete fire alarm control system. The
panel supports FlashScan® and CLIP mode; the board provides an integral signaling line circuit
(SLC) that can support up to 318 addressable points (159 detectors and 159 monitor/control
modules).
Modular devices mount in the cabinet or in auxiliary backboxes to provide additional circuits. This
system is available in either a 120 VAC or 240 VAC configuration. Cabinetry can be ordered in
black or in red. The IQ-318/E chassis is removable, allowing work to be done outside the cabinet.
2.1.1 Standard Features
• Uses the VIEW® early warning fire detection and the FlashScan® or Classic Loop Interface
Protocol (CLIP) families of detectors and modules
• Integral power supply with battery charger
• Four standard Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC), Class A or B
• Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory and Security relays
• Support for 32 annunciator addresses, with 10 special annunciator groups
• Supports Style 4, Style 6, Style 7 SLC loops
• Releasing service using on-board NACs or FCM-1 modules
• Logic Equations
• Display scroll selection
• Alarm verification supervisory indication (NYC)
• Supervisory duct detectors
• Supports Intelligent Sensing algorithms
• Battery charger supports 18 to 200 amp hour sealed lead-acid batteries
• EIA-485 connections for wiring ACS annunciators (including LDM custom graphic
annunciators), TM-4 transmitter
• EIA-232 connections for printer, CRT or printer/CRT
• VeriFire Tools® off-line programming utility
• Autoprogram feature for faster device programming
• The control panel provides 6 amps of usable output power in an alarm condition; it provides
3 amps of usable output power in normal or continuous operating conditions
• Diagnostic LEDs and switches
• Ground fault detection (0 ohm impedance)
• Battery and battery-charger supervision, voltage-monitoring, and current-monitoring
• Disconnect of deeply-discharged battery (low battery disconnect)
• Programmable for strobe synchronization
• QWERTY silicone-rubber keypad with a 2x40 LCD display and eight indicator LEDs
• Mass Notification System compatible