NOTIFIER INSPIRE N16e & N16x Fire Alarm Control Panels
The NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ Series Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) bring the latest technology to life safety. Fire emergency detection and evacuation are extremely critical to life safety. With the N16e and N16x panels, NOTIFIER INSPIRE Series offers a scalable platform to meet any size application.
NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ – The next generation of Fire Protection Systems (2:37 min)
The NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ Series Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) bring the latest technology to life safety. Fire emergency detection and evacuation are extremely critical to life safety. With the N16e and N16x panels, NOTIFIER INSPIRE Series offers a scalable platform to meet any size application.
10” Color Touchscreen Display – Easy to read and navigate
NOTIFIER INSPIRE Series FACPs feature an intuitive 10″ color touchscreen display. This display is color coded with system and status information. Users are presented with vital information that is easy to read and navigate.
Integrates with the CLSS Platform
The NOTIFIER INSPIRE Series integrates with the Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) platform through the CLSS Gateway, providing connectivity to central station, cloud, and mobile applications. This cloud-based functionality provides reliable protection and remote monitoring of the system, reduced manual data entry, and reporting. Use CLSS to access licensable panel features, VeriFire® Tools, workstation licenses, and more.
NOTIFIER INSPIRE N16e Fire Alarm Control Panel
NOTIFIER INSPIRE N16e Fire Alarm Control Panel
Offered in a standard preconfigured enclosure, the N16e comes with one Signaling Line Module to support 318 intelligent addressable devices. Up two additional Signaling Line Modules (SLM-318) can be added, expanding capacity to 954 intelligent addressable devices on three Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) loops. The panel ships with power supply PMB-AUX to support four NACs and two auxiliary outputs. Panels can be configured with just a few devices for small building applications or networked with many devices to protect a large campus or a high-rise office block. Simply add additional peripheral equipment to suit the application.
Single scalable addressable life safety system
One part number comes with enclosure, power supply, loop, CPU and display
Optional Annunciator
10” HD touchscreen display
318 devices per loop (159 detector/159 modules)
Expandable to multi configurations
6 amp power supply
Four Notification Appliance Circuits. Class A or B
Synchronized using System Sensor Strobes, Wheelock and Gentex
The N16x features a modular design. Panels can be configured for stand-alone or network systems. The N16x can support one to 10 SLM-318 modules, for a capacity of up to 3,180 intelligent addressable devices on 10 SLC loops. Optional enclosure sizes are available to support additional peripheral equipment. A host of other options are available, including single or multichannel integrated voice; firefighter’s telephone and many additional options.
Scalable addressable life safety system
Chassis mounted CPU and power supply
318 devices per loop (159 detector/159 modules)
Expandable up to ten loops 3180 total devices
10” HD touchscreen display or no display
Configurable 6 amp power supply
6 amps total power for System, Loop and NAC’s
Expandable to a total of 3 power supplies
Four Notification Appliance Circuits. Class A or B
Synchronized using System Sensor Strobes, Wheelock and Gentex
10″ high definition touchscreen display with customizable buttons
NOTIFIER INSPIRE HD Touchscreen User Interface Display Regions
Easy to navigate user interface. Integrated customizable options make the display flexible while maintaining simplicity.
NOTIFIER INSPIRE HD Touchscreen Display Menu
Active Events – Fire Alarm
Active Events – Trouble
Read Status from Fire Events List
Read Status from Fire Events List – Enable/Disable
History View
6.0 A power supply with customizable outputs
Two auxiliary Class A/B outputs configurable for resettable or non-resettable operation
Four Class A/B power outputs that can be configured as Class A/B Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs), power circuit, door holder circuit, or Universal Zone Coding circuit (UZC licensable option)
NACs support selectable System Sensor, Wheelock, and Gentex strobe synchronization
NACs support up to 3 patterns of output to allow dynamic signaling based on system events: Temp-3 (Fire), Temp-4 (CO), two-stage evacuation, selective silence
Easy expansion of isolated intelligent Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) capacity
One expandable to three on N16e (three cards in the cabinet)
One expandable to ten on N16x
Easy expansion of N16x power capacity (one expandable to three PMB-AUX power supplies)
Wireless fire protection using SWIFT® Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology
Up to 159 detectors and 159 modules per SLC; 318 devices per loop/3,180 per FACP or network node
Detectors can be any mix of photo, thermal, or multi-sensor; wireless detectors are available for use with the SWIFT Wireless Gateway (FWSG)
Modules include addressable pull stations, normally open contact devices, two-wire smoke detectors, notification, or relay; wireless modules are available for use with the FWSG
Network options:
High-speed network for up to 200 nodes (NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320(C), NFS-320SYS, NCD, NCA-2, DVC-EM, ONYXWorks®)
Standard network for up to 103 nodes (NFS2-3030, NFS2-640, NFS-320(C), NFS-320SYS, NCD, NCA-2, DVC-EM, ONYXWorks). Up to 54 nodes when DVC-EM is used in network paging
Network Display Mode (licenseable feature) allows the panel to act as a network display node, making the NCD optional
Emergency voice options available (integrated digital voice or sidecar audio)
Weekly Occupancy Schedules allow changing sensitivity by time of day and day of week
History Buffer (10,000 events, 3000 displayed)
Advanced history filters allow sorting by event, time, date, or address
Alarm Verification selection per point, with automatic counter
Color coded icon-based event notification
Event filtering to quickly view event groups
Optional cloud connectivity for remote off site monitoring through CLSS
Monitor multiple buildings through one off-campus central station, and report through the CLSS Gateway
Silence Inhibit and Auto Silence timer options
Components
CONFIGURATION GUIDELINES
Stand-alone and network systems require a main display. The main display must be either NCD, ONYXWorks or one panel in the network with Network Display mode enabled.
MAIN SYSTEM COMPONENTS
CPU-N16LD: N16x with display. Intelligent fire alarm with one SLC loop, 10″ touchscreen display, 4 NACs, and power supply; chassis mounted for use in a CAB-5 Series cabinet.
CPU-N16LND: N16x without display, for use as network node. Intelligent fire alarm with one SLC loop, 4 NACs, and power supply; chassis mounted for use in a CAB-5 Series cabinet.
CPU-16-RTO: N16x with display for use in retrofit cabinets. Intelligent fire alarm with one SLC loop, 10″ touchscreen display, 4 NACs, and power supply; chassis mounted for use in a CAB-4 Series cabinet.
N16E: Intelligent fire alarm panel with one SLC loop, 10″ touchscreen display, 4 NACs, and power supply in a black enclosure.
N16E-R: Intelligent fire alarm panel with one SLC loop, 10″ touchscreen display, 4 NACs, and power supply in a red enclosure.
SLM-318: Signaling Line Module provides a Signaling Line Circuit of 159 addressable points. Add SLM-318 units to expand SLC capability.
NETWORKING OPTIONS
NCD: Network Control Display. On network systems (two or more networked fire panel nodes), one network display is required for every system (either NCD, ONYXWorks, or N16 with Network Display mode enabled). On network systems, the NCD connects (and requires) a standard Network Communication module or High-Speed Network Communication Module.
NCM-W, NCM-F: Standard Network Communications Modules. Wire and multi-mode fiber versions available.
HS-NCM-W(-2), HS-NCM-MF, HS-NCM-SF, HS-NCM-WMF(-2), HS-NCM-WSF(-2), HS-NCM-MFSF: High-speed Network Communications Modules that can connect to two nodes. Wire, single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber, and media conversion models are available.
RPT-W, RPT-F, RPT-WF: Standard-network repeater board with wire connection (RPT-W), multi-mode fiber connection (RPT-F), or allowing a change in media type between wire and fiber (RPT-WF). Not used with high-speed networks.
ONYXWorks: UL-listed graphics PC workstation, ONYXWorks GUI software, and computer hardware.
LEDSIGN-GW: UL-listed sign gateway. Interfaces with classic and high-speed NOTI•FIRE•NET networks through the NFN Gateway.
OAX2-24V: UL-listed LED sign, used with LEDSIGN-GW.
AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLIES AND BATTERIES
PMB-AUX: Auxiliary power supply, 6 amps, universal AC input, 4 NACs and 2 Auxiliary outputs, chassis-mounted for use in a CAB-5 Series cabinet. Charges 7-100AH batteries.
PMB-AUX-RTO: Auxiliary power supply, 6 amps, universal AC input, 4 NACs and 2 Auxiliary outputs, chassis-mounted for use in a CAB-4 Series cabinet. Charges 7-100AH batteries.
PSE-6/10: PowerStrike™ Remote 6A/10A power supply with battery charger.
BAT Series: Sealed lead-acid batteries listed for fire-protective service. (Required.)
AUDIO OPTIONS
NOTE: See “Enclosures, Chassis, And Dress Plates” for mounting hardware.
DVC-EM: Digital Voice Command, digital audio processor with message storage for up to 32 minutes of standard quality (4 minutes at high quality) digital audio.
DVC-RPU: Digital Voice Command Remote Paging Unit for use with DVC-EM. Includes the keypad/display.
DS-DB: Digital Series Distribution Board, provides bulk amplification capabilities to the DVC-EM while retaining digital audio distribution capabilities. Can be configured with up to four DS-AMPs, supplying high-level risers spread throughout an installation.
DVC-KD: DVC-EM keypad for local annunciation and controls; status LEDs and 24 user-programmable buttons.
DS-AMP/E: 125W, 25 VRMS, or 100W, 70VRMS. 70VRMS requires DS-XF70V step-up transformer. Digital Series Amplifier, part of the DS-DB system.
DS-RFM, DS-FM, DS-SFM: Fiber conversion modules for DVC-EM, DS-DB distribution board, and DAA2/DAX Series amplifiers.
DAA2-5025(E): 50W, 25 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply; includes chassis.
DAA2-5070(E): 50W, 70.7 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply; includes chassis.
DAA2-7525(E): 75W, 25 Vrms digital audio amplifier assembly with power supply; includes chassis.
DAX-3525(E): 35W, 25 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
DAX-3570(E): 35W, 70.7 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
DAX-5025(E): 50W, 25 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
DAX-5070(E): 50W, 70.7 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
TELH-1: Firefighter’s Telephone Handset for use with the DVC-EM when mounted in the CA-2 chassis.
CMIC-1: Microphone used with DVC/DVC-EM. Included with CA-2 chassis assembly.
RM-1/RM-1SA: Remote microphone assemblies, mount on ADP-4 (RM-1) dress panel or CAB-RM/-RMR (RM-1SA) stand-alone cabinets.
DAA Series Digital Audio Amplifiers: Legacy DAA Series amplifiers are compatible with DVC systems running SR4.0.
DAX-3525(E): 35W, 25 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
DAX-3570(E): 35W, 70.7 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
DAX-5025(E): 50W, 25 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
DAX-5070(E): 50W, 70.7 Vrms Digital Audio Amplifier assembly with power supply, includes chassis.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES, EIA-232 PORTS
PRN-7: 80-column printer.
VS4095/5: Printer, 40-column, 24 V. Order from Keltron, Inc.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES, AIO BUS
ACM-30: Fully-customizable annunciator; Independently-configured buttons with up to 60 points of annunciation. LEDs can be programmed to activate in red, green, yellow, white, amber, blue, cyan or purple. Up to 40 annunciators per FACP.
DNRW: Same as above with NEMA-4 rating, watertight.
B224RB-WH: White, low-profile relay base.
B224RB-IV: Ivory, plug-in System Sensor relay base.
B224BI-WH: White, isolator base for low-profile detectors.
B224BI-IV: Ivory isolator detector base.
B300-6: White, standard flanged low-profile mounting base.
B300-6-IV: Ivory, standard flanged low-profile mounting base.
B501-WHITE: European-style, 4″ (10.16 cm) base.
B501-BL: Black, 4” standard European flangeless mounting base.
B501-IV: Ivory color, 4” standard European flangeless mounting base.
B200S-WH: White, intelligent programmable sounder base, capable of producing a variety of tone patterns including ANSI Temporal 3. Compatible with synchronization protocol.
FTM-1: Firephone Telephone Module connects a remote firefighter telephone to a centralized telephone console. Reports status to panel. Wiring to jacks and handsets is supervised.
FCM-1: FlashScan control module.
FCM-1-REL: FlashScan releasing control module.
FRM-1: FlashScan relay module.
FDRM-1: FlashScan dual monitor/dual relay module.
NBG-12LX: Manual pull station, addressable.
ISO-X: Isolator module.
ISO-6: Six fault isolator module.
XP6-C: FlashScan six-circuit supervised control module.
XP6-MA: FlashScan six-zone interface module; connects intelligent alarm system to two-wire conventional detection zone.
XP6-R: FlashScan six-relay (Form-C) control module.
XP10-M: FlashScan ten-input monitor module.
ENCLOSURES, CHASSIS, AND DRESS PLATES
CAB-5 Series Enclosure: CPU-N16LD and CPU-N16LND mount in a standard CAB-5 Series enclosure (available in 5 sizes, “A” through= “E”). Backbox and door ordered separately; requires BP-5 battery plate.
CA-2: Chassis for FACP control panel when DVC-EM is used with firefighter’s telephone. Mounts in the top two rows of a CAB-4 series enclosure.
DP-T2A: Dress panel for CAB-5 Series, mounts 10″ display and two ACM-30 annunciators.
DP-T2A-CB4: Dress panel for CAB-4 Series, mounts 10″ display and two ACM-30 annunciators.
DP-4A: Dress panel for CAB-5 Series, mounts four ACM-30 annunciators.
DP-BLN: Blank dress panel. Provides dead-front panel for unused tiers in a CAB-5 Series enclosure.
BP-5: Battery plate, required.
NFS-LBB: Battery Box. The NFS-LBB is used to mount up to two 55 AH batteries. Dimensions: Box: 24″ (610 mm) wide x 14″ (356 mm) high x 7.75″ (197 mm) deep. Door: 24.125″ (613 mm) wide x 14.25″ (362 mm) high; door adds 0.0625″ (approx. 1.6 mm) to depth.
CHS-CGW: Chassis for mounting the CGW-MBB in a CAB-4 or CAB-5 Series enclosure.
CHS-ADP: Adapter plate for mounting a CAB-4 chassis in a CAB-5 Series enclosure.
BACKBOXES
BB-100: Backbox for batteries and power supplies. The BB-100 mounts up to two 100 AH batteries and power supply, if needed. 30″ (76.20 cm) wide x 25″ (63.50 cm) high x 7.5″ (19.05 cm) deep; depth includes door.
BB-200: Backbox for batteries and power supplies. Holds up to four 100 AH batteries (200 AH capacity) and power supply. 30″ (76.20 cm) wide x 36″ (91.44 cm) high x 7.5″ (19.05 cm) deep; depth includes door.
ABB-1: Backbox for ACM-30 annunciator, 1 position.
ABB-2: Backbox for ACM-30 annunciator, 2 position.
NBB-2: Annunciator backbox, 2 position.
CLSS GATEWAY AND LICENSEABLE FEATURES
CGW-MBB: CLSS Gateway for Internet/cloud-based communication between the FACP and peripheral devices.
HON-CGW-MBB: CLSS Gateway, pre-installed in a cabinet.
Licenseable features: Individually purchased and downloaded to a specific panel.
N16-CAC: Custom Action Button expansion. Adds 8 custom action buttons to an N16 panel (maximum 32 buttons).
N16-CLIP: Enables CLIP mode on an N16 panel.
N16-GZN: General Zone expansion. Adds 250 general zones to an N16 panel (maximum 2000 zones).
N16-LGZ: Logic Zone expansion. Adds 250 logic zones to an N16 panel (maximum 2000 zones).
N16-NWD: Enables Network Display Mode on an N16 panel to emulate NCD’s network display capabilities.
N16-UZC: Universal Zone Coding, enables UZC for an N16 panel.
NOTE: For other options including compatibility with retrofit equipment, refer to the panel’s installation manual, the SLC manual, and the Device Compatibility Document.
24VDC aux outputs: Power-limited (Class 2) 24V @ 1.5A each, Special Applications Aux Power, Aux 1 Class A/B, Aux 2 Class B only.
Current draw (Standby/Alarm):
TB1 SLC Connection 24VDC
Alarm 210mA
Class B/A/X
Standby 159mA
Power Limited
Supervised
50 ohms Maximum
Battery charger range: 7 AH – 100 AH. Use separate cabinet for batteries over 26 AH.
Charging current: 1A, 2A, and 4.25A
Float Rate: 27.6 V.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
N16e Shipping Weight: 35 lb
N16e Backbox dimensions: 20.31″ H x 24.00″ W x 5.5″ D (51.6 cm H x 61 cm D x 14cm D)
Temperature and Humidity Ranges: This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0 – 49°C/32 – 120°F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (noncondensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the system’s standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of 15 – 27°C/60 – 80°F.
AGENCY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
These listings and approvals apply to the modules specified in this document. In some cases, certain modules or applications may not be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in process. Consult NOTIFIER for latest listing status.
UL Listed: S635.
STANDARDS
The N16 Series complies with the following UL Standards and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Systems requirements:
UL 864, 10th edition (Fire).
UL 1076 (Burglary).
UL 2017 (General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems).
NFPA 72 Local (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow, and Sprinkler Supervisory).
NFPA 72 Central Station (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow, and Sprinkler Supervisory, requires CGW-MBB or HON-CGW-MBB.)
NFPA 72 Remote Station (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow, and Sprinkler Supervisory) (requires UL 10th edition listed DACT).
NFPA 72 Proprietary (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow, and Sprinkler Supervisory).
