Technical Specification Sheet

Document No. 149-173

Rev. 6, June 2009

Firefighters’ Smoke Control Station

Although the FSCS is ideal as a Firefighters’ Smoke
Control Station, it may also be utilized for any purpose
where it is desirable to provide a means to command
and/or monitor specific building equipment or
systems.

When used for smoke control applications, the FSCS

has the highest operational priority of all smoke
control equipment within a building. Use of FSCS
switches to control building equipment will override all
other sources of program control over the affected
equipment.

Features
Front View of Graphics with Switches and Lighting.
The Firefighters’ Smoke Control Station (FSCS)
provides individual command switches and pilot
lamps on a custom building graphic panel. It provides
firefighter control and monitoring of the building's
smoke control system in compliance with the National
Fire Protection Association's Smoke Control Systems
documents NFPA 92A and 92B. The FSCS is an
attractive APOGEE and System 600 component,
which is UL Listed as a Firefighters Smoke Control
Station under UL864 - UUKL for smoke control
The FSCS front panel provides an area for custom
graphics that may consist of a vertical building
cutaway diagram, floor pans, mechanical systems
diagrams, or other layouts that can be accommodated
within the standard panel space. Graphics are
available in a wide variety of colors.
 “At-a-glance” system or equipment status
indication by flashing or constant display pilot
lamps.
 Use of keyboard, mouse or other computer
interface not required.
 “Simple-to-use” individual equipment or system
command switches facilitate operation.
 Access and control over building systems and
equipment is limited to the switches provided.
 Optional security cover or key-operated
enable/disable switch prevents unauthorized
use.
 Factory wired assembly—quick uncomplicated
installation.
 Operates through the APOGEE/System 600
Protocol 2 trunk—no individual point wiring
required.
 Choice of sizes, colors, design, and mounting
arrangement for architectural harmony.
 Accommodates up to 1280 points with standard
size FSCS.

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Components
The FSCS consists of the following assemblies:
 Steel Enclosure with Hinged Locking Front
Panel
 Graphic Panel with Pilot Lamps and Switches
 DIN Rail for Installation of PXC Modular
Controller
 Plug-in Cabling
 Trunk and Input Power Terminals
Internal Components
The FSCS is factory assembled, with the switches
and pilot lamps wired directly to their respective
interface assemblies. This eliminates the need for
terminal strips or I/O Modules, and maximizes the
number of points that can be included within the
enclosure. A standard PXC Modular controller,
mounted inside the enclosure, controls all of the
switches and pilot lamps. Independently fused power
supplies are provided for the PXC Modular and
interface electronics.
Operation
FSCS operation is provided and controlled by the
custom PPCL program, which resides in the PXC
Modular within the FSCS. When a switch is operated
on the FSCS graphic panel, it causes a specific DI
point to be turned on. The PPCL program within the
PXC Modular carries out the necessary command
action in response to the change of state for that
particular DI. Similarly, when a building system or
piece of equipment has a change in its status, the
program causes a specific DO point to operate, which
in turn causes FSCS pilot lamp to turn on and off.
The user need not be knowledgeable about APOGEE
or System 600 to fully utilize the FSCS.
A pilot lamp test switch is provided for testing all pilot
lamps on the FSCS. The FSCS can be equipped with
an audible annunciator to sound upon specific
monitored conditions. A tamper switch may also be
incorporated to cause remote annunciation if the front
cover panel is opened.

The FSCS utilizes Digital Output and Digital Input

type points to interface to the graphic-mounted pilot
lamps and switches. Because the FSCS resides on
the P2 trunk, it can monitor or control any point within
the entire building. Typical points used on the FSCS
include fan on-off control, damper open-close control,
fan and damper status, and door release functions. In
addition, any other digital conditions may be displayed
or commanded. An FSCS type of panel may also be
used in other applications where it is desirable to
provide a means to command and monitor specific
building equipment or systems via a graphic panel.

Internal View of the Firefighters’ Smoke Control Station.

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Specifications
Size A
Enclosure Dimensions 36”H x24”W x6”D (914 mm x 610 mm x 152 mm)
Maximum Point Capacity 160
Maximum Floors on Graphic 28
Maximum Power at 120 Vac, 60 Hz 120 watt
PXC Modular Controllers 1
Size B
Enclosure Dimensions 48”H x 33”W x 6”D (1219 mm x 914 mm 152 mm)
Maximum Point Capacity 400
Maximum Floors on Graphic 40
Maximum Power at 120 Vac, 60 Hz 120 watt
PXC Modular Controllers 1
Size C
Enclosure Dimensions 60”H x 48”W x 6”D (1524 mm x 1219 mm 152 mm)
Maximum Point Capacity 640 (1280 when using 2 MBC Open Processors)
Maximum Floors on Graphic 54
Maximum Power at 120 Vac, 60 Hz 120 watt
PXC Modular controllers 1 or 2

Ordering Information
Documentation
Description Document Number
Firefighters’ Smoke Control Station Application Manual 125 1814
NFPA & UL Standards Relevant to Smoke Control Guide 125 1817
Smoke Control Application Guide 125 1816
System 600 Smoke Control Systems – Testing Manual 125 1843
System 600 Smoke Control Life Safety Systems Manual 125 1850

Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and models
as design improvements are introduced. Product or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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