SFS1-CPU Main Board Installation Sheet

Cautions

Circuit boards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge

(ESD). To avoid damage, follow ESD handling
procedures.

If removing the SFS1-CPU main board, first pull out the

four plungers securing it to the electronics chassis. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the main board.

To install the SFS1-CPU:

1.

Install any cards required as described on the installation

sheets received with the cards.

2.

Connect the data ribbon cable (P/N 250189-01) to J17 on

the back of the SFS1-CPU and the power supply cable
(P/N 250187-01) to J15. See Figure 1.

Description

3.

Feed the cables between the chassis rails. See Figure 2.

The SFS1-CPU Main Board processes all information from

modules installed in the same cabinet and from other control
panels in the life safety network. In addition, the SFS1-CPU
Main Board provides:

4.

Connect the loose end of the data ribbon cable to J1 on

the PS10-4B power supply and the power supply cable
to J2.

5.

Align the SFS1-CPU plungers and any option card with

the plunger holes and card guides on the electronics
chassis as shown in Figure 2.

6.

Gently push the SFS1-CPU card until it is firmly seated,

and then press the four plungers into place.

Identification of hardware and software faults, and ground

fault detection

Common alarm, common trouble, and common

supervisory relay outputs

One signaling line circuit (SLC), with the option of adding a

3-SDC1 card to provide a second SLC

An Ethernet connection for panel programming and

diagnostics (requires an optional SFS1-ETH1 card)

Connections for the network data and digital audio risers

(requires an optional 3X-NET8, 3-NET, 3X-FIB8, or
3X-FIB card)

Connections for R-Series remote annunciators

Connections for communication with FireWorks

workstations

Connections for communication with a building

management system (requires an optional field server
bridge)

Wiring
Connect the SFS1-CPU field wiring as shown in Figure 3
through Figure 13. See Figure 1 and Table 1 for the
connectors and terminals on the SFS1-CPU.
Notes

Installation

WARNING: Electrocution hazard. To avoid personal injury or

death from electrocution, remove all sources of power and
allow stored energy to discharge before installing or removing
equipment.

2013 UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.

General wiring notes:

All field wiring connections to the SFS1-CPU are

made using plug-in terminal blocks.

Maintain 0.25 in. (6 mm) separation between powerlimited and nonpower-limited wiring at all times. Keep
nonpower-limited wiring in the shaded area shown in
Figure 13. Secure the wiring to the cabinet using
nylon cable ties.

Wiring is power-limited.

Network data and digital audio wiring notes:

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Network data and digital audio wiring is supervised

and unshielded.

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When connecting the network data riser, always wire

the Network B (isolated) terminals on one SFS1-CPU
module to the Network A (nonisolated) terminals on
the next. See Figure 5.

SLC wiring notes:

SLC wiring is supervised.

SLC2 (TB2) wiring is configured the same as SLC1

(TB1).

When connecting SLC wiring, if shielding is used it

must be continuous, terminated at the shield terminal,
taped throughout the entire circuit, and free from earth
ground.

SLC AUX power wiring is unsupervised.

SLC AUX power on loops 1 and 2 is nonisolated and

not used for loop smoke power.

SLC AUX power on loop 2 (TB2) is available whether

or not a second 3-SDC1 card is installed.

SLC smoke power (SMK PWR) on loop 2 (TB2) is not

available unless a second 3-SDC1 card is installed.

Figure 1: SFS1-CPU terminals and connectors

(1)
(2)

SFS1-CPU front view

SFS1-CPU back view

Table 1: SFS1-CPU terminals and connectors

Label

Description

Label

Description

J1

Not used

J15

Power supply cable connector

J2

RJ-45 Ethernet cable connector

J17

Data ribbon cable connector

J3

Ethernet adapter card connector

J19

RJ-11 telephone jack

J5

Not used

J21

Not used

J6 NETWORK

RS-485 network and fiber network

option card connector

TB1 LOOP CIRCUIT 1

Loop 1 signaling line circuit wiring

terminal

J7 LOOP CIRCUIT 2

Data circuit card connector for

signaling line circuit 2

TB2 LOOP CIRCUIT 2

Loop 2 signaling line circuit wiring

terminal

J8 LOOP CIRCUIT 1

Data circuit card connector for

signaling line circuit 1

TB4

Common relay wiring terminal

J9

LCD user interface connector

TB5

Network wiring terminal

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Figure 2: Installing the SFS1-CPU

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Electronics chassis
Plungers (4X)
Option card guide
Data ribbon cable (P/N 250189-01)

(5)
(6)
(7)

Power supply cable (P/N 250187-01)

Exploded view of connectors J1 and J2 on the PS10-4B
PS10-4B power supply protective cage is installed here for ULC applications

Figure 3: Class B SLC wiring (TB1/TB2)

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Figure 4: Class A SLC wiring (TB1/TB2)

Figure 5: Network data riser wiring (TB5)

(1)

Class A only

Figure 6: Class B digital audio riser wiring (TB5)

(1)

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Primary 3X-PMI audio data

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Figure 7: Class A digital audio riser wiring (TB5)

(1)

Primary 3X-PMI audio data

Figure 8: RS-485 bus wiring for remote annunciators (TB5)

(1)

Class A only

Figure 9: Common relay wiring (TB4)

Legend
(1) Trouble circuit
(2) Alarm circuit

(3)
(4)

Supervisory circuit
External trouble input circuit

(5)
(6)

External alarm input circuit

External supervisory input circuit

Notes

Common relay wiring is unsupervised and power-limited only when connected to a power-limited source.

For common relay wiring, the end-of-line resistor (EOLR) is determined by the initiating device circuit requirements.

Common trouble relay operation does not include AC trouble delay functionality. As such, it cannot be used for reporting AC troubles off
premises. To report AC troubles off premises, use a 3-MODCOM Modem Communicator Module.

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Figure 10: RS-232 wiring for serial printers (TB5)

(1)
AUDIO
B IN

AUDIO
B OUT

R
X

T
X

R
T
S

(2)
C
O
M

A
RS-485
BUS
+

B
RS-485
BUS
+

20

(3)

AUDIO
B IN

AUDIO
B OUT

R
X

T
X

R
T
S

C
O
M

A
RS-485
BUS
+

B
RS-485
BUS
+

(3)

Legend
(1) Supervised serial printer (3=RX, 7=Common, 20=DTR)
(2) Unsupervised serial printer (2=TX, 3=RX, 7=Common)
(3) Front view of male DB-25 connector
Notes

Locate a supervised serial printer in the same room as the equipment to which it connects.

Locate an unsupervised serial printer in the same room of the equipment to which it connects, and enclose wiring in conduit or equivalent
protection against mechanical injury.

RS-232 wiring is approved for connection of fire alarm or ancillary equipment; however, both applications cannot be supported on the same
connection or wiring.

Figure 11: RS-232 wiring to ancillary devices

Legend
(1) To the COM terminal on listed equipment
(2) To the RxD terminal on listed equipment
(3) To the TxD terminal on listed equipment
Note: RS-232 wiring is approved for connection of fire alarm or
ancillary equipment; however, both applications cannot be supported
on the same connection or wiring.

Figure 12: Smoke power and AUX SLC wiring (TB1/TB2)

Legend
(1) Smoke power to SIGA-UM or SIGA MAB for a two-wire
smoke detector
(2) External equipment with compatible ratings
Note: AUX power wiring used for fire functions cannot be shared with
any device performing ancillary functions.

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Figure 13: Power-limited and nonpower-limited wiring

(1)
(2)
(3)

Nonpower-limited wiring area

Power-limited wiring area
Battery area

Table 2: SFS1-CPU LED descriptions

LED

Descriptions

DS1

Option card RX activity

DS2

Option card TX activity

DS7

Loop 1 Class A activity

DS8

Loop 2 Class A activity

DS9

Network data RX Class B activity

DS10

Network data TX Class B activity

DS11

Network data RX Class A activity

DS12

Network data TX Class A activity

DS13

Loop 1 Class B activity

DS14

Loop 2 Class B activity

DS15

Remote annunciator data right TX activity

DS16

Remote annunciator data right RX activity

DS17

Remote annunciator data left TX activity

DS18

Remote annunciator data left RX activity

DS19

Ethernet link activity

DS20

Ethernet collision activity

Specifications

LED indicators

Voltage

24 VDC

The SFS1-CPU main board provides several LEDs that

indicate activity on a communication path. See Figure 14 for
the LED locations on the main board and Table 2 for LED
descriptions.

Current
Standby
Alarm

115 mA
115 mA

Common relays
Quantity
Type
Rating

3 (alarm, supervisory, trouble)

Form C
30 VDC at 1.0 A, 1.0 PF

AUX power output

Type
Voltage
Current

Regulated and power-limited

24 VDC nom., continuous or resettable
1.0 A each circuit, 1.0 A total

RS-232 circuit
Baud rate
Length
Resistance
Capacitance

1200 to 9600
20 ft. (6 m) max.
13 max.
0.7 F max.

Remote annunciator circuit

Wire type
Length
Resistance
Capacitance
Compatible devices

Twisted-pair, 6 twists/ft. min.

4,000 ft. (1,219 m) max.
90 max.
0.3 F max.
RLCD-C, RLCD, RLED-C, GCI

Figure 14: SFS1-CPU LEDs

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RS-485 network
communication

See the 3X-NET8 RS-485 Network Option

Card Installation Sheet (P/N 3101768-ML)
or 3X-NET RS-485 Network Option Card
Installation Sheet (P/N 3101771-ML)

Fiber optic network

communication

See the 3X-FIB8 Fiber Network Option

Module Installation Sheet
(P/N 3101769-ML) or 3X-FIB Fiber
Network Option Module Installation Sheet
(P/N 3101971-ML)

Ethernet communication

See the 3X-ETH1 Ethernet Adapter Card

Installation Sheet (P/N 3101775-ML)

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Signaling line circuit

See the 3-SDC1 Signature Data Circuit

Card Installation Sheet (P/N 3101772-ML)

Regulatory information

FireWorks communication

See the FireWorks UL5 Workstation

Installation Manual (P/N 3101492-EN) and
MN-COM1S RS-232 to Ethernet Interface
Installation Sheet (P/N 3101492-EN)

Manufacturer

Edwards, A Division of UTC Fire & Security

Americas Corporation, Inc.
8985 Town Center Parkway, Bradenton, FL
34202, USA

Building management
system communication

See the FSB-PC2 and FSB-PCLW

Communication Bridge Installation Sheet
(P/N 3102007-EN)

Year of
manufacture

The first two digits of the date of manufacture

(located on the product identification label) are
the year of manufacture.

Wire size

12 to 18 AWG (2.5 to 1.0 mm)

FCC compliance

Ground fault impedance

10 k

Operating environment
Temperature
Relative humidity

32 to 120F (0 to 49C)
0 to 93% noncondensing

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.

Environmental
class

UL: Indoor dry

Note: For battery calculations, standby and alarm currents include all
listed primary power supplies.

Contact information
For contact information, see www.est-fire.com.

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