FCS-8 Flexible Control System (up to 8 Channels)

8 channel high performance Controller with logic control and priority settings for smaller gas detection applications

Available with Modbus® or BACnet® communication with BAS, supports 4-20 mA and Modbus® driven VFDs

Applications

Smaller Parking Facilities
Recreation Facilities
Food Processing Plants
Cold Storage / Freezer Rooms
Chemical Storage Rooms
and many more...

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Key Features

Up to 8 channels of gas readings
FCS-M offers Modbus® RTU RS-485 digital output signal for LAN and WAN communications
FCS-B offers BACnet® MS/TP RS-485 output signal for WAN communications (for communicating with a BAS)
Graphic, full colour, resistive rouch LCD screen with LED indicators
Enhanced logic control, zoning and priority structure capabilities
Supports 4-20 mA and Modbus® driven VFDs
4 dry contact relays, 5-amps @240 volts each
Line Voltage (90-240 VAC)
USB port for firmware upgrades and data logging
Two horn/strobe output drives
Configurable to comply with California Title-24 Energy Efficiency Standards
Door mounted audible alarm, optional water tight version available
Standard water / dust tight, corrosion resistant enclosure (drip proof); IP54 rated with water tight, door mounted audible alarm installed

Description

The FCS-8 Flexible Control System is a sophisticated, high performance controller that offers up to 8 gas channel configurations for monitoring toxic, combustible and refrigerant gases with versatile control functionality for non-hazardous, non-explosion rated, commercial and light industrial applications. The FCS is designed to accept inputs from digital and/or analog transmitters and/or Peripheral Devices (in various combinations), using Modbus® RTU RS-485 or 4-20 mA analog input.

The FCS-8 is available in two models: the FCS-8-M with Modbus® RTU RS-485 WAN output or the FCS-8-B with BACnet® MS/TP RS-485 WAN output for communicating with a Building Automation System (BAS). Standard features include, four configurable SPDT dry contact relays with field configurable time delays and trigger levels, a full colour LCD resistive touch screen with LED panel indicating configurable channel alarm status, relay status and fault conditions, extensive menu system with password protection, enhanced logic control, priorities/zoning capabilities, a USB port for firmware upgrades, data logging and a door-mounted, audible alarm. The FCS has flexible configuration settings for analog outputs and supports 4-20 mA and Modbus® driven VFDs.

Optional value added features include, analog inputs and/or analog outputs, a top mounted strobe, a locking door, a manual shut off switch and a water tight, door-mounted audible alarm.

The FCS can be connected to several remote devices such as a remote strobe & horn, a Remote Display Module, an LNK-AO Analog Output device and an LNK-XT Network Extender. It can accommodate up to a maximum of 12 relays, including the 4 internal relays and either two RLY-4 Remote Relays or one RLY-8 Remote Relay device.

It can also be configured to comply with California Title-24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. (Specification details need to be given at time of order and additional settings can be implemented in the field as required.)

Specifications

Mechanical

Enclosure

ABS / Polycarbonate, copper coated interior to reduce RF interference

IP54 rating with door mounted, water tight buzzer installed

Weight

1.8 kg / 4 lbs

Size

254 x 226 x 113 mm / 10.0 x 8.9 x 4.44 inches

User Interface

Display

8.1 cm (3.2”) graphic, 1/4 VGA full colour resistive touch LCD screen with LED indicators for “POWER”, “STATUS 1, 2 and 3” and “FAULT”

Input/Output

Input

Modbus® RTU RS-485 input (max 8, no analog inputs)

4-20 mA analog input (optional) (max 8, no digital inputs)

Output

Modbus® RTU RS-485 output to remote networked devices

Modbus® RTU RS-485 (model: FCS-8-M) output to BAS or DDC

BACnet MS/TP RS-485 (model: FCS-8-B) output to BAS or DDC

4-20 mA analog (optional)

Two drive outputs for strobe/horn - e.g. RSH-24 (0.5 amp @ 24 V max)

Relays

Four internal SPDT dry contact relays rated 5 amps @ 240 VAC

Audible Alarm

Standard loud, door mounted buzzer, rated 90 dB @ 30 cm (1 ft)

Optional: door mounted, water tight buzzer, rated 85 dB @ 60.96 cm (2 ft)

Top Mounted Strobe

Optional: bright, red, top mounted strobe, 10 - 30 VDC, 13 cm H x 6.1 cm dia / 5.2 inches H x 2.4 inches dia

Electrical

Power Requirement

Line Voltage: 90 – 240 VAC, 50 -60 Hz, 75 W

Current Draw

Line Voltage (110 VAC): approx. 1.0 amps

Line Voltage (220 VAC): approx. 0.5 amps

Power Distribution

Total power available for Remote & Peripheral Devices and Options 65 W @ 24 VDC

Wiring

Line Voltage: VAC 3-conductor shielded minimum 18 AWG stranded within conduit

LAN Modbus® RTU (version 1.1b3) RS-485, 16 gauge, 4-conductor shielded

WAN (output to BAS only): Modbus® RS-485 or BACnet® MS/TP, 4-conductor shielded

Fuses

Thermal, resetting

Environmental

Operating Temperature

-20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)

with internal heater

-40°C to 40°C (-40°F to 104°F)

Operating Humidity

15 - 90% RH non-condensing

Certifications

Conforms to:

CSA-C22.2 No. 205-12, UL508 (Edition 17):2007

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 50270:2006, Type 1, EN61010

FCC. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCS-8-B, FCS-8-B-X models are Listed by BTL (where X represents one or more factory installed Options)

RoHS compliant circuit boards

Product Codes

FCS-8-M

Modbus® RTU RS-485 WAN Output FCS-8 Eight Channel Controller

FCS-8-B

BACnet® MS/TP RS-485 WAN Output FCS-8 Eight Channel Controller

Factory Options

-AI

Four internal Analog Inputs 4-20 mA

-2AI

Eight internal Analog Inputs 4-20 mA

-AO

Four internal Analog Outputs 4-20 mA

-2AO

Eight internal Analog Outputs 4-20 mA

-AIAO

Four internal Analog Inputs 4-20 mA and four internal Analog Outputs 4-20 mA

-DL

Enclosure door lock and keys to prevent unauthorized access to inside the enclosure

-IH

Internal heater for cold environment applications down to -40°C / 40°F

-L

Top mounted strobe, red lens, IP65 rated, 6.1 cm dia x 13 cm H / 2.4 in dia x 5.2 in H)

-SW

Manual shutoff switch (for emergency electrical shutdown, ventilation purge and to meet B52 code requirements)

-WA

Door mounted, water tight audible alarm, rated 85 dB @ 60.96 cm / 2 ft

Field Options

FCS-OPTION AO

Analog Output board for adding four internal 4-20 mA analog outputs to the FCS-8, install in the field by qualified technician only or send back to factory for installation

FCS-OPTION AI

Analog Input board for adding four internal 4-20 mA analog inputs to the FCS-8, install in the field by qualified technician only or send back to factory for installation

CET-BAC-MOD

CETCI BACnet Module for converting FCS-8-M WAN communication from Modbus® to BACnet®, installed in the field by qualified technician only

Compatible Analog (4-20 mA) Transmitters (requires factory installed -AI or -2AI Option)

LPT Series

Single channel analog gas detector for monitoring carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, chlorine, ozone or oxygen

LPT-A series

Single channel analog gas detectors for monitoring many different toxic, combustible or refrigerant gases

ART series

Single channel analog infrared refrigerant gas detectors with 0 - 3,500 ppm range

CGAS Detectors series

Single channel analog infrared CO2 gas detectors with 0 - 5000 ppm or 0 - 5% vol measurement range

CXT-A series

Single channel, analog explosion proof gas detectors for monitoring toxic or combustible gases in hazardous-rated areas

AST-IS series

Single channel, analog, infrared CO2 gas detectors with 0 - 2000 ppm or 0 - 4% vol measurement range

Compatible Digital (Modbus® RS-485) Transmitters

ART series

Single channel Modbus® infrared refrigerant gas detectors with 0 - 3,500 ppm range

CGAS Detector series

Dual channel digital gas detectors for monitoring many different toxic, combustible or refrigerant gases

LPT-P series

3 channel, digital gas detectors for monitoring CO, NO2 and combustible gases

LPT-M series

3 channel, digital gas detectors for monitoring many different toxic, combustible or refrigerant gases

CXT-D series

Single channel, digital explosion proof gas detectors for monitoring toxic or combustible gases in hazardous-rated areas

Peripheral Devices

LNK-AI (max 2, no internal AI)

Analog Input Peripheral Device that adds four 4-20 mA inputs, Modbus® RS-485 communication

LNK-AO (max 2, no internal AO)

Analog Output Peripheral Device that adds four 4-20 mA outputs, Modbus® RS-485 communication

LNK-XT

Network Extender Peripheral Device to extend the Modbus® RS-485 BUS wire length

QCC-RDM (max 4)

Remote Display for alternate location viewing of gas level readings

RLY-4 (max 2, no RLY-8)

Remote Relay that adds four relay outputs, rated 5A @ 240 volts each, Modbus® RS-485 communication

RLY-8 (max 1, no RLY-4)

Remote Relay that adds eight relay outputs, rated 5A @ 240 volts each, Modbus® RS-485 communication

RPS-24VDC

Remote Power Supply to provide power to extend the network of remote and peripheral devices

RSA-24V

Remote LED strobe light with audible, red lens, 8.9 cm / 3.5”, comes with mounting bracket

RSH-24VDC

Remote Strobe and Horn combo, red lens, mounted on enclosure, 24 VAC/VDC, rated 99 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VAC), 97 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VDC)

RSH-24V-A

Remote Horn/Strobe Combo, unmounted, 24 VAC/VDC, rated 99 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VAC), 97 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VDC), amber lens

RSH-24V-B

Remote Horn/Strobe Combo, unmounted, 24 VAC/VDC, rated 99 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VAC), 97 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VDC), blue lens

RSH-24V-R

Remote Horn/Strobe Combo, unmounted, 24 VAC/VDC, rated 99 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VAC), 97 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VDC), red lens

RSH-TMR

Remote Horn/Strobe Combo, red lens, mounted on enclosure, with built in timer and shut off switch, 24
VAC/VDC, rated 99 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VAC), 97 dB @ 3 m (10 ft) (VDC)