The LCD-80 is an 80-character, backlit LCD display annunciator for the NOTIFIER NFS2-640, NFS2-3030, NFS-320 fire alarm control panels, or the NCA-2 network control annunciator. Up to 32 LCD-80s may be connected onto the two-wire EIA-485 port. The LCD-80 has two basic modes of operation, “Terminal” and “ACS” mode.
The LCD-80 is an 80-character, backlit LCD display annunciator for the NOTIFIER NFS2-640, NFS2-3030, NFS-320 fire alarm control panels, or the NCA-2 network control annunciator. Up to 32 LCD-80s may be connected onto the two-wire EIA-485 port. The LCD-80 has two basic modes of operation, “Terminal” and “ACS” mode.
NOTE: The LCD-80 can also be used with Legacy panels. Please refer to the LCD-80 manual for more information.
Features
Common Features
Listed to UL Standard 864, Ninth Edition
80-character backlit Liquid Crystal Display (20 characters x 4 lines).
Control switches for System Acknowledge, Signal Silence and System Reset.
Time and date display field.
Enable Key switch option.
Can be remotely located up to 6,000 ft. (1828.8 m) from the control panel.
Local piezo sounder with alarm/trouble resound.
Flush/surface/panel mount option.
ACS Mode
When operated in “ACS” mode, the LCD-80 provides vectored annunciation capability. Individual devices/zones can be installer-defined to only display at specific locations
EXAMPLE: A maintenance office receives only non-alarm point activations. These inputs could be sump pump on, high water, backup AHU on, low temperature in freezer, etc.
Alarm/trouble count.
Custom “normal” message.
European option: first alarm/last alarm/alarm count.
Field-programmable messages from CRT or PC-compatible computer (PK-LCD80 Programming Kit required).
EIA-485 interface: up to 32 per system.
Printer output port: EIA-232, compatible with PRN Series printers.
Field-programmable messages in nonvolatile memory in two options: 128 points, 40 character labels; or 256 points, 20 character labels.
Internal nonvolatile clock for time and date in ACS mode.
Terminal Mode
In “Terminal” mode, the LCD-80 mimics the NFS2-640, NFS2-3030, NFS-320, and NCA-2 displays. Up to 32 LCD-80s can annunciate and provide remote reset, acknowledge, and silence of the control panel from remote locations.
Displays device type identifiers.
Device and zone custom alpha labels.
Time/date and Device address.
May operate in addition to CRT.
No programming necessary. LCD-80 displays time, date, and custom messages received from the panel or network annunciator
NFS2-3030 and NCA-2 firmware version 14.0 and higher supports LCD-80 in terminal mode.
LCD-80 is 8.25″ (20.96 cm) high, 4.375″ (11.11 cm) wide, and 1.75″ (4.45 cm) deep.
Up to LCD-80s may be used on one EIA-485 circuit.
NOTE: Must have sufficient regulated 24 volt power. Certain NOTIFIER systems may have limits to the amount of LCD-80s with ACK/STEP, Signal Silence, and Reset switches.
LCD-80 mounts with any CHS-4 chassis slot.
Up to 32 LCD-80s may be used in a continuous 4-wire loop (verify sufficient 24 VDC available).
Each may have ACK/STEP, SIGNAL SILENCE, and SYSTEM RESET switches.
Displays all analog, addressable points.
No programming required for LCD-80s.
The ABF-1DB Backbox
The ABF-1DB is a semi-flush-mount backbox for the NOTIFIER LCD-80 Series Annunciator. The ABF-1DB mounts one LCD-80. It includes an attractive smoked-glass door with NOTIFIER keylock.
PK-LCD80 (only available for download): Off-Line Programming Kit for LCD-80. Allows PC programming messages when LCD-80 is used in the ACS mode. ABF-1DB: Semi-flush box with alternative smoked-glass door, any keylock. ADP-4B: Annunciator Dress Plate, black. Allows panel mounting of up to four LCD-80 modules in a CAB-4 Series cabinet. ABF-1B: Annunciator Flush Box, 9.938″ (25.24 cm) high, 4.625″ (11.75 cm) wide, and 2.5″ (6.35 cm) deep. Order AKS-1B key switch if desired. Can also be mounted in ABF-2B or ABF-4B annunciator backboxes. ABS-1TB: Deep Surface Backbox (mounts one LCD-80). AKS-1B: Key Switch (black) to enable/disable controls when mounted in ABF or ABS-1TB. PRN-6: 80-Column Serial Printer.
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 factory for latest listing status.
