Multicrest

S508
TM

fire alarm system

ANALOG ADDRESSABLE
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

Features
One SLC for 127 addressable devices, optionally
expandable to four SLCs for 508 addressable devices
80 characters LCD (20 characters 4 lines)
Intelligent anti-tamper protection by a key lock and passwords
Panel address setting
System data configuration on panel front
120VAC or 230VAC input power selectable

Description
The Integlex Multicrest S508 Fire Alarm Control Panel is an intelligent addressable fire alarm control panel, with a Simple and Compact design
concept.
The panel can be programmed to communicate with smoke detector, heat detector, and modules, a total of 127 devices on a Signal Line Circuit.
The panel may be expanded to support up to 4 Signal Line Circuits, a total of 508 devices, when 3 of addressable loop expander PCA-2442X ALE
are configured.
The operator interface consist of a 80-character LCD, system status LEDs, a local status buzzer, system control switches, a numeric keypad, and
a key-lock switch. The LCD and the LEDs communicate the latest system information to the operator. The local buzzer audibly attracts the
operators attention during status change occurrences. The key-lock switch prevents unauthorized persons from tampering the control panel
operation. When an authorized operator does not have the key for key-lock, entering pre-configured software passwords by the keypad enables
the control panel operation.
The control panel has a function to set address numbers of addressable devices directly connected to the panel, which eliminates the dedicated
address setting device. The control panel also possesses the system data configuration function, which enables the user to easily configure the
system from the panel.
The remote annunciator output provides the panel with the ability to interface to remote annunciators. The annunciator connection is a proprietary
protocol operating over RS-485 style communication bus.
The power supply part of the panel consists of the DC switching power supply and a transformer. It provides a regulated 24VDC output on auxiliary
output terminal blocks for use by external devices such as notification appliances, remote annunciator, 4-wire smoke detector, etc.

Specifications
PCA-2440X S508 (Main Control Unit)
No. Item Specification
1 Maximum 24VDC current rating 202mA
2 Maximum 24VDC alarm current rating 322mA
3 Ambient operating temperature 0C to 49C (32F to 120F)
4 Dry contact output ratings 2A at 30VDC (resistive)
5 24VDC output wiring style NFPA Style Y or Z
1.5A per output 4 outputs, 3.0A per output 2 outputs,
6 24VDC maximum output current
3.0A per output 1, 1.5A per output 2 outputs
7 Applicable SLC wiring style NFPA Class A (Style 6 & 7), Class B (Style 4)
8 Maximum no. of address per SLC 127 addresses
9 Maximum SLC resistance 50
10 Maximum SLC capacitance 0.5 F
11 Remote annunciator bus wiring style NFPA Style 4
12 Maximum remote annunciator number 31 units
13 Maximum circuit resistance of RA bus 1.2km (4,000 feet), 40, 0.4F
14 Remote annunciator bus connection RS-485
15 Serial output connection RS-232C
16 PCCP connection RS-232C
17 ALE connection RS-485
18 Dimensions 220mm (8.66inches) (H) 320mm (12.60inches) (W) 43mm (1.69inches) (D)
Installation and Wiring Information

DACT (for use in the USA)

LINE 2 IN LINE 2 OUT LINE 1 IN LINE 1 OUT
TIP RING TIP RING TIP RING TIP RING

PCA-2442X PCA-2442X PCA-2442X

ALE ALE ALE
(No.4) (No.3) (No.2)

Systems Normal

ALM000 SUP000 TBL000

PCA-2440X S508
AC POWER ALARM PRE/DISCHARGE GENERAL ALARM ACK
SUPERVISORY TROUBLE GROUND FAULT BATTERY TROUBLE SIGNAL SILENCE

1 2 3 LAMP
TEST
SIGNAL
SILENCE
ABC DEF GHI

4 5 6 ACK SYSTEM
JKL MNO PQR
INFO RESET
7 8 9
STU VWX YZ
GENERAL FIRE
ESC 0 ENTER ALARM DRILL

CONTACT1 CONTACT2 CONTACT1 TROUBLE

Battery Battery
NAC3 NAC4 NC
B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO

TB2

TB1 AC POWER
AC120V/AC230V,50/60Hz

B+
NAC1
B- A+ A- B+
NAC2
B- A+ A- S+1
LOOP
S-1 S+2 S-2
AuxiliaryPower ANNUNCIATOR
TxD
PRINTER
RxD CTS RTS GND
BATTERY H N G
+ - + - + -

Signal Line Circuit AC POWER

120VAC/230VAC50/60Hz

NAC3 NAC4 NC CONTACT1 CONTACT2 CONTACT1 TROUBLE

B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO

NAC1 NAC2 LOOP AuxiliaryPower ANNUNCIATOR PRINTER

B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- S+1 S-1 S+2 S-2 + - + - TxD RxD CTS RTS GND

50.8mm 160.0mm 50.8mm

(2.00") (6.30") (2.00")
131.8mm
(5.19")

31.8mm
28.6mm
(1.25")
(1.12")

31.8mm
(1.25")
15.0mm
(0.59")

28.6mm 285.0mm
(1.12") (11.22")
50.8mm
50.8mm

(2.00")
(2.00")

111.7mm
(4.40")

226.0mm
(8.90")
50.8mm
(2.00")

615.98mm

615.98mm

578.9mm
(24.25")

(24.25")

(22.79")
203.5mm
(8.01")

140.0mm
(5.51")

50.8mm
50.8mm

(2.00")
(2.00")

31.8mm 376.9mm
(1.25") (14.84")
28.6mm
(1.12")

P22.5/28.5mm(0.886/1.125") double-knockout

P22.3mm(0.875") knockout

368.3mm
(14.50")
 FQIU004-SCI FQIU004-
SCI
S+1S-1S+2S-2

S+1S-1S+2S-2
Analog Addressable
NO

detector Addressable module C NO1

module S+
S- S+
C1
NC1
S- NO2

FRRU004-MCM C2

FQIU004-SCI

S+1S-1S+2S-2
NC2
LED
FQIU004-

S+1S-1S+2S-2
FQIU004- SCI FRRU004-TRM4
SCI
JP1
S+ B+ JP1
S- B-
S+
24+ A+
S- OUT+
24- A-
Addressable
24+ OUT-
S+1S-1S+2S-2
Analog 24-

S+1S-1S+2S-2
detector module LED
Addressable FQIU004- LED

S+1S-1S+2S-2
FQIU004- FRRU004-CIZM4
module SCI SCI FRRU004-MOM4

FQIU004-SCI C1
NO1
S+ Z1
S- C2
NO2
Z2
LED

FQIU004-

S+1S-1S+2S-2
SCI FRRU004-DCM4
S+1S-1S+2S-2
Analog Addressable
detector Addressable module
module Analog detector
S+
C
NO
S-
Z

LED

S+1S-1S+2S-2 FRRU004-SCM4

TB1 S+1S-1S+2S-2
These SCIs shall be
S+1S-1S+2S-2

installed within 20
Wiring in NFPA Style 4 FQIU004-
SCI S+1 S-1 S+2 S-2
FQIU004-
SCI feets from TB1 of
TB1 PCA-2440X S508

Wiring in NFPA Style 7

CONTACT 1 - 3 CONTACT 1 - 3
NC COM NO NC COM NO

TB2 TB2
Normal contact state Active contact state

Typical form C contact output (ordinary use) +

-
+
-
+
-

End of line device

Notification Appliabce 5.1k ohm 1/2W

CONTACT 1 - 3 CONTACT 1 - 3 In the case of style Z wiring

NC COM NO NC COM NO
TB1 Note: No end of line resistor
or is required for style Z wiring.
TB2 TB2 TB2
NAC 1-4
Normal contact state Active contact state B+ B- A+ A-

Wiring of wet contact output with

Typical form C contact output (trouble use)
notification appliances

To the next annunciator

End of line device

FIRU007-LED 5.1k ohm 1/2W
Releasing Device
*Note: It is required to connect end of line device
nearby the releasing device.
TB1
TB1
or
+

DC24V
-

TB2
G

NAC 1-4
RS485 B+ B- A+ A-
-+

Wiring of wet contact output with

releasing device
FIRU006-LCD

TB1

TB1 PCA-2440X
24VDC(+) S508
+

DC24V PRINTER
-

TxD RxD RTS CTS GND

24VDC(-)
G

Power Limited RS- 485 RS485

+
-

2 3 7 5
*Note: Connect GND line, only in the case of
TB1
transmission can not successfully.
Keltron s Printer
DS25S Connector
ANNUNCIATOR PRINTER
+ - TxD RxD RTS CTS GND

Wiring of RS-485 remote annunciator bus Wiring of RS232C

Specifications
Power Supply Board PFC-8000
No. Item Specification
1 Input at full load 228VA
2 Frequency 50/60Hz
3 Output voltage 24VDC
4 Output full load current 6.5A
5 Maximum ripple Vp-p 150mV
6 Maximum wattage 156W max. cont.
7 Ambient operating temperature 0C to 49C (32F to 120F)
8 Dimensions 77.0mm (3.03 inches) (H) 172.0mm (6.77 inches) (W) 58.0mm (2.28 inches) (D)

Transformer PFC8500 (120) and PFC8500 (230)

Specification
No. Item
PFC8500 (120) PFC8500 (230)
1 Primary rated voltage and frequency 120VAC, 50/60Hz 230VAC, 50/60Hz
2 Rated voltage of terminal 1 (GRN - GRN) 20.0VAC 5% 20.0VAC 5%
3 Rate voltage of terminal 2 (BLU - BLU) 32.0 VAC 5% 32.0 VAC 5%
4 Rated current of terminal 1 (GRN - GRN) 5.0A AC 5.0A AC
5 Rated current of terminal 2 (BLU - BLU) 6.9A AC 6.9A AC
6 No load voltage of terminal 1 (GRN - GRN) 21.5VAC 5% 21.4VAC 5%
7 No load voltage of terminal 2 (BLU - BLU) 34.6VAC 5% 34.3VAC 5%
8 Dimensions 118.5mm (4.67 inches) (H) 93.5mm (3.68 inches) (W) 83.5mm (3.29 inches) (D)

Cabinet ECL-S508 NY (Beige/Yellow) / ECL-S508 R (Red)

No. Item Specification
1 Ambient operating temperature range 0C to 49C (32F to 120F)
2 Enclosure rating NEMA-1 (indoor general purpose)
3 Dimensions 615.9mm (24.25inches) (H) 376.9mm (14.84inches) (W) 131.8mm (5.19inches) (D)

Ordering Information
Power Supply Board : Part No. PFC-8000
Transformer 120VAC : Part No. Transformer PFC8500(120)
Transformer 230VAC : Part No. Transformer PFC8500(230)
Enclosure (Beige/Yellow) : Part No. ECL-S508 NY
Enclosure (Red) : Part No. ECL-S508 R
Addressable Loop Expander (optional) : Part No. PCA-2442X ALE

NOTE
The information contained herein does not purport to cover all the details or variations of the equipment described, nor to provide for every
possible contingency that may be met in connection with its installation, operation or maintenance.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Nohmi before relying on the information.
Actual performance is based on proper application of the product by a qualified professional.
Should further information be required or should particular concerns arise that are not covered sufficiently for the purchasers purposes, the
matter should be referred to Nohmi or your nearest distributor.

Contact

Head Office: 4-7-3 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

102-8277, Japan
Phone: (81) 3 - 3265 - 0231
F A X: (81) 3 - 3265 - 5348
URL http://www.nohmi.co.jp/english/

Catalog Number 131020-F-15502