FCS-8 Flexible Control System (up to 8 Channels)

8 channel high performance Controller with logic control and priority settings for smaller gas detection applications

Available with Modbus® or BACnet® communication with BAS, supports 4-20 mA and Modbus® driven VFDs

Applications

Smaller Parking Facilities, Recreation Facilities, Food Processing Plants, Cold Storage / Freezer Rooms, Chemical 
Storage Rooms and many more...

Key Features

• Up to 8 channels of gas readings
• FCS-M offers Modbus® RTU RS-485 digital output signal for LAN and WAN communications
• FCS-B offers BACnet® MS/TP RS-485 output signal for WAN communications (for communicating with a BAS)
• Graphic, full colour, resistive rouch LCD screen with LED indicators
• Enhanced logic control, zoning and priority structure capabilities
• Supports 4-20 mA and Modbus® driven VFDs
• 4 dry contact relays, 5-amps @240 volts each
• Line Voltage (90-240 VAC)
• USB port for firmware upgrades and data logging
• Two horn/strobe output drives
• Configurable to comply with California Title-24 Energy Efficiency Standards
• Door mounted audible alarm, optional water tight version available
• Standard water / dust tight, corrosion resistant enclosure (drip proof); IP54 rated with water tight, door
  mounted audible alarm installed

The FCS-8 Flexible Control System is a sophisticated, high performance controller that offers up to 8 gas channel 
configurations for monitoring toxic, combustible and refrigerant gases with versatile control functionality for 
non-hazardous, non-explosion rated, commercial and light industrial applications. The FCS is designed to accept 
inputs from digital and/or analog transmitters and/or Peripheral Devices (in various combinations), using Modbus® 
RTU RS-485 or 4-20 mA analog input.

The FCS-8 is available in two models: the FCS-8-M with Modbus® RTU RS-485 WAN output or the FCS-8-B with 
BACnet® MS/TP RS-485 WAN output for communicating with a Building Automation System (BAS). Standard features 
include, four configurable SPDT dry contact relays with field configurable time delays and trigger levels, a full colour 
LCD resistive touch screen with LED panel indicating configurable channel alarm status, relay status and fault 
conditions, extensive menu system with password protection, enhanced logic control, priorities/zoning capabilities, 
a USB port for firmware upgrades, data logging and a door-mounted, audible alarm. The FCS has flexible 
configuration settings for analog outputs and supports 4-20 mA and Modbus® driven VFDs.

Optional value added features include, analog inputs and/or analog outputs, a top mounted strobe, a locking door, 
a manual shut off switch and a water tight, door-mounted audible alarm.

The FCS can be connected to several remote devices such as a remote strobe & horn, a Remote Display Module, an 
LNK-AO Analog Output device and an LNK-XT Network Extender. It can accommodate up to a maximum of 12 relays, 
including the 4 internal relays and either two RLY-4 Remote Relays or one RLY-8 Remote Relay device.

It can also be configured to comply with California Title-24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. (Specification 
details need to be given at time of order and additional settings can be implemented in the field as required.)

Mechanical

Enclosure				        ABS / Polycarbonate, copper coated interior to reduce RF interference 
				                IP54 rating with door mounted, water tight buzzer installed

Weight				        1.8 kg / 4 lbs

Size				                254 x 226 x 113 mm / 10.0 x 8.9 x 4.44 inches

User Interface

Display				        8.1 cm (3.2”) graphic, 1/4 VGA full colour resistive touch LCD screen with LED 
                                                indicators for “POWER”, “STATUS 1, 2 and 3” and “FAULT”

Input/Output

Input				                Modbus® RTU RS-485 input (max 8, no analog inputs) 
				                4-20 mA analog input (optional) (max 8, no digital inputs)

Output				        Modbus® RTU RS-485 output to networked devices 	
				                Modbus® RTU RS-485 (model: FCS-8-M) output to BAS or DDC 
				                BACnet MS/TP RS-485 (model: FCS-8-B) output to BAS or DDC 
				                4-20 mA analog (optional) 
				                Two drive outputs for strobe/horn - e.g. RSH-24 (0.5 amp @ 24 V max)

Relays				        Four internal SPDT dry contact relays rated 5 amps @ 240 VAC

Audible Alarm			        Standard loud, door mounted buzzer, rated 90 dB @ 30 cm (1 ft) 
				                Optional: door mounted, water tight buzzer, rated 85 dB @ 60.96 cm (2 ft)

Top Mounted Strobe		        Optional: bright, red, top mounted strobe, 10 - 30 VDC, 13 cm H x 6.1 cm dia 
                                                / 5.2 inches H x 2.4 inches dia

Electrical				

Power Requirement			Line Voltage: 90 – 240 VAC, 50 -60 Hz, 75 W

Current Draw			        Line Voltage (110 VAC): approx. 1.0 amps 
				                Line Voltage (220 VAC): approx. 0.5 amps

Power Distribution			        Total power available for Remote & Peripheral Devices and Options 65 W 
                                                @ 24 VDC

Wiring				        Line Voltage: VAC 3-conductor shielded minimum 18 AWG stranded within 
                                                conduit 
				                LAN Modbus® RTU (version 1.1b3) RS-485, 16 gauge, 4-conductor shielded 
				                WAN (output to BAS only): Modbus® RS-485 or BACnet® MS/TP, 4-conductor 
                                                shielded

Fuses				                Thermal, resetting

Environmental

Operating Temperature		        -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)

with internal heater			-40°C to 40°C (-40°F to 104°F)

Operating Humidity			15 - 90% RH non-condensing

Certifications

Conforms to:			        CSA-C22.2 No. 205-12, UL508 (Edition 17):2007 
				                EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 50270:2006, Type 1, EN61010 
				                FCC. 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. 
				                FCS-8-B, FCS-8-B-X models are Listed by BTL (where X represents one or 
                                                more factory installed Options) 
				                RoHS compliant circuit boards