System Components Section 2 System Overview
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2.2 System Components
Central Processing Unit (CPU). The central processing unit for an NFS-3030/E system can be
ordered with a keypad/display (P/N CPU-CPU-3030D) or without a keypad/display (P/N CPU-
3030ND). CPU-3030D serves as “primary display” version for ULC applications. CPU-3030ND is
intended for use in network applications; LEDs and momentary switches on the printed circuit board
mimic those on the keypad to enable operation and trouble-shooting at the panel when it is used without
a local primary display.
Power supply. The main power supply is AMPS-24/AMPS-24E, which provides +24 VDC power
and a battery charger for a basic system. Auxiliary power supplies and/or battery chargers are available
to customize large systems.
Enclosures. Four cabinet sizes are available; doors and backboxes are ordered separately. “A” size
backboxes hold one row of modules, “B” size backboxes hold two rows, “C” size backboxes hold three
rows, and “D” size backboxes hold four rows. See Section 2.4 “System Cabinets” for basic description.
A variety of dress panels, trim rings, and blank modules are available to accompany specific
combinations of system equipment; contact Notifier for a complete parts list.
SLC Loops: LCM-320, LEM-320. To provide one SLC loop, connect one LCM-320 to the panel.
Connect an LEM-320 to the LCM-320 to provide a second loop. Up to five pairs of modules can be
installed on the panel to provide a maximum of ten SLC loops.
Network connection. Connect an NCM-W or NCM-F to provide a connection to Noti•Fire•Net
(network version 5.0 or higher).
Annunciators. The NFS-3030 supports ACM-24AT/ACM-48A (and their expanders) with either 64
or 96 points at an address, as well as ACM-16AT/ACM-32A (and their expanders) with 64 points at an
address and Notifier’s other ACS devices. (See Section 2.5 “Compatible Equipment” if looking for
specific ACS devices).
Panel Circuit Modules. These include both output modules (ICM-4RK/ICE-4, CRM-4RK/CRE-4,
ARM-4, VCM-4RK/VCE-4, DCM-4RK/VCE-4) and input modules (IZM-8RK/IZE-A).
Note: For information about VCM-4RK and DCM-4RK, see the Voice Alarm System Manual.
2.3 Product Diagram
The control panel electronics are contained on one printed circuit board (PCB) that holds the central
processing unit (CPU). The CPU can be purchased with or without keypad and display; (see Section 2.2
“System Components” for P/N details). Connections are identical on both versions. The following
figure illustrates the location of the various connections, switches, jumpers and LEDs on the circuit
board. See Section 3 “Installation” for more details.