SYSTEM OVERVIEW

There are three types of FC18 series controllers:
- FC1820 fire alarm controller (interlocking)
- FC1840 fire alarm controller (interlocking)
- FC1840C fire alarm controller (no interlocking panel, no printer)

- FC1820 and FC1840 fulfill Chinese Standard of GB4717-2005 and GB16806-2006.
- FC1840C fulfill Chinese Standard of GB4717-2005.
- Multi-language operation menu designed with windows style for fast and easy operation.
- Shortcut key (right key) for popping out operation items of equipment/event.
- Large memory space for up to 10000 history records, first in first out order, and all events can be
recorded during operation period.
- LCD backlight Auto-off mode. When no operation or event to display within preset time, LCD backlight
will be automatically turn off. When there are events / operations, LCD will light up automatically to
display events and/or interlocking devices.
- 2 channels of programmable input/output (Output: 40mA@24VDC, it can be programmed as general
alarm output or general trouble output; Input: dry contact).
- 1 channel of NAC for audible and visible devices (max. 0.5A @24VDC).
- 8 channels of interlocking functions for automatic control and manual operations of control equipments.
- Efficient group programming according to different using.
- FC1820 controller can connect up to 252 points, FC1840(C) controller can connect up to 504 points.
- Network bus (FC18-BUS), the max. distance is 1000m (the twist wiring capacity is 1.0 to 1.5 mm2 ). Up to
32 controllers can be networked together with FC1820 and FC1840(C).
- FRT bus (FR18-BUS), the max. distance is 1000m (the twist wiring capacity is 1.0 to 1.5 mm2 ). Up to 32
floor repeater displays can be networked.
- Detection bus (FD18-BUS), 2-wire polarity-free, the max. distance for line resistance is 4000m, the max.
distance for line capacitance is 5000m. (the twist wiring capacity is 1.0 to 1.5 mm2 )
- Three user levels for different operation authority. Each user level is accessed by a pre-defined and
changeable password.
- Convenient pluggable terminals with clear marks for field wiring.
- Auto-mapping function to support on commissioning task.
- Detection algorithm can be adjusted from controller according to different environment, to provide high
reliability of alarm and reduce false alarm.
- Programming can be done either directly on controller or through computer.
- “Sticker Method” easy for commissioning on site.