Specifications

The Loop
The FS-250C utilizes the advanced CX-2 protocol for
the detection circuit. The CX-2 loops features include
SureWire™ technology providing, 252 addresses (inputs
AND outputs), polarity insensitivity, response time under
3 seconds, retrofit installations using almost any type of
wire (shielded, non-shielded, twisted, etc.)
You can install an FS-250C using any of the S-series CX-2
devices including the SFP-11 FirePrint™ detector. But we
also offer a new low-cost SFPO-11 detector that is a non-
FirePrint photoelectric device for the less-demanding,
more cost-competitive applications.
If you require two detector accessories, such as a relay or
audible base AND a remote lamp, you can install the new
ILED-SC or ILED-SW Intelligent Remote L.E.D. that can
be programmed to mimic the detector L.E.D. or can
respond to panel logic (see ILED installation or catalog
sheet for details.)
Optional Modules
Remote LCD Annunciator
The FS-250C supports a remote LCD display called
the FS-RD2-C. This remote display uses the same 80
character backlit LCD display found on the main system
panel. The FS-RD2-C communicates with the main
system board via an RS-485 communication network. Up
to 15 FS-RD2-C remote displays can be supported on a
single FS-250C system. The FS-RD2-C mounts in a RD-
CAB enclosure, and the plate on the display is suitable for
flush mounting.
Remote LED Annunciator
The FS-250C also supports a 20 zone/4 signal circuit LED
annunciator called the FS-RA-C. The FS-RA-C LED
annunciator is capable of annunciating alarm, trouble and
supervisory conditions for up to 20 zone/4 signal circuits.
The FS-RA-C has buttons for reset, alarm silence and
acknowledge, up to 15 FS-RA-C’s may be added to a
system. The FS-RD2-C mounts in a RD-CAB enclosure,
and the plate on the display is suitable for flush mounting.
Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter
(DACT)
Communication between the FS-250C and a monitoring
station is accomplished with the Model FS-DACT Digital
Alarm Communication Transmitter. The FS-DACT supports
two lines and four accounts and can transmit serial
information by point to the Central or Remote station.
Communication protocols available included SIA DCS 8,
SIA DCS 20, Ademco Contact ID, 3/1 1400 Hz, 3/1 2300
Hz, 4/2 1400 Hz and 4/2 2300 Hz. The FS-DACT mounts
within the FS-250C enclosure on an 8-pin connection
point on the main board. No external enclosure is required
and no wires are required between the panel and the
dialer. Programming of account and dialing information is
done as part of the system configuration. No external
programmer for the dialer is required.
Programmable Relays
Programmable relays are available on the FS-250C. A
remote processor board communicates with the main
system board via an RS-485 communication network.
This processor board controls a relay board mounted
adjacent to it. The relay board has eight Form C relay
contacts, rated at 1 amp @ 28VDC maximum. Mode
l FS-RU relay unit contains one processor board and one
relay board to add eight relays to an FS-250C system.
Each processor board can support up to three relay boards
simultaneously, for a total of 24 programmable relay per
processor board. Additional relay extender boards are
available as Model FS-RE8. A total of eight processor
boards (including serial annunciator processor boards) can
be supported simultaneously by the FS-250C. All pro-
grammable relay processors and modules can be
mounted in a Model FS-AE accessory enclosure.
Programmable Serial Annunciator Drivers
Programmable serial annunciator drivers are available on
the FS-250C. A remote processor board communicates
with the main system board via an RS-485 communica-
tion network. This processor board controls a serial
annunciator driver board mounted adjacent to it. The driver
board has sixteen outputs for LEDs. All serial annunciator
outputs are supervised. Model FS-SAU-2 serial annuncia-
tor unit contains one processor board and one serial
annunciator driver board to add 16 LED drivers to an
FS-250 system. Each processor board can support up to
four additional driver boards simultaneously, for a total of
64 programmable serial annunciator drivers per processor
board. Additional serial annunciator extender boards are
available as Model FS-SAE 16. A total of eight processor
boards (including relay processor boards) can be sup-
ported simultaneously by the FS-250C.
Programming/Configuration Options
Configuration of the FS-250C can be accomplished in two
ways. The operator interface includes a 16 button keypad.
This keypad can be used to configure all system param-
eters, including custom messages and logic, right at the
panel with no other configuration tools. Alternately, the
Model FS-CT2 configuration tool can be used on a laptop
computer to upload, download and edit the system
configuration. The Model FS-CT2 configuration tool
includes a connection cable for use between the FS-250C
and a 9-pin serial connection, and the FS-CT2 software.
Use of the FS-CT2 software requires a computer running
Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. The FS-
CT2 tool can be used to generate configuration reports
and download and print history.
If an alarm or other system event occurs during system
configuration, the event will cause the panel to annunciate
the alarm and operate the appropriate outputs.
Custom messages for system addresses consist of two
lines of twenty characters each. The characters include
both upper and lower case letters as well as numbers,
punctuation marks and control characters. This forty
character custom message will be displayed for all events
at that address.