One Zone Call Controller

ON CALLING
NC941
Call
RESET
One Zone Call Controller c/w PSU
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A SUITABLY SKILLED OR TECHNICALLY COMPETENT PERSON

GENERAL INSTALLATION

The NC941 is a one zone call controller with a built-in Location

mains to regulated DC power supply providing 250mA at
The NC941 must be sited internally in an area where it is
13.5V. An on-board buzzer, reset button and LED indica- readily accessible by the person(s) designated to use it.
tor are provided, making it ideal for all types of single The area should be clean and dry and the ambient light
zone call communication applications including disabled and sound levels should allow the status of the indicators
persons toilet alarms. The NC941 is compatible with all and internal sounder to be seen and heard (please note,
800 Series call points, ceiling pulls and remote sounders. if required, overdoor lights and remote sounders can be
connected to the NC941 to increase call indication
A remote battery back-up kit (part no. NC941B) can be
levels). Any likelihood of tampering or vandalism should
connected to the NC941 to ensure it remains operational
also be taken into account.
fora limited amount of time in the event of Mains failure.
First Fix : Back Boxes
OPERATION The NC941 must be fitted to a back box (minimum depth
25mm or 1") that is securely fixed to a wall. The back box,
The green 'ON' indicator indicates that the NC941 is in conjunction with the front plate, comprises a fire
powered up. compartment and therefore it must be made of a flame
retardant material.
When a standard call is triggered at any device connected
to the NC941 (see wiring configuration diagram overleaf), Any apertures must be sealed off so as not to compromise
the buzzer will generate a constant tone and the red the integrity of the fire compartment. i.e any knockouts
'CALLING' LED will illuminate. removed must be sealed with a flame retardant gland.
Any dust created during the fixing process must be kept
Once the nature of the call has been investigated, it can be
out of the electrical and electronic systems, and care
cancelled by pressing the 'RESET' button on the front of
must be taken not to damage any wiring or components.
the NC941. Standard calls can also be cancelled at the
originating device itself (if it has a reset facility) or via a First Fix : Mains Wiring
remote reset point (see wiring configuration diagram The NC941 is a piece of Class 1 equipment and, as
overleaf). If required, the NC941's 'RESET' facility can be such, any metal parts used during installation (i.e.
disabled by removing link PLK1 on the PCB. metal back box) MUST be earthed.
For call points with emergency trigger option: All mains wiring should be provided in accordance with
If an emergency call is triggered, the NC941's buzzer will the current edition of the IEE Wiring Regs, 16th Ed. (BS
pulse and it's red 'CALLING' LED will flash. Emergency 7671 1993) or in accordance with the relevant national
calls override standard calls and can only be reset at the wiring rules.
device from which they were generated. The general requirement for the Mains supply to the
The front of the NC941 may feel slightly warm. This NC941 is fixed wiring, using three core cables of not less
is normal and does not affect the operation of the than 0.75mm2. This should be fed from an isolating
unit. continued overleaf >>>

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switched fused spur, fused at 3A, which is marked appro- First Fix : Low Voltage Wiring
priately and secure from unauthorised operation. (As an All low voltage wiring coming into the NC941 must be
alternative to a switched fused spur, any double pole carefully planned before starting the job. An example
isolating device with an air gap greater than 3mm when wiring configuration diagram showing how ancillary
isolated may be used).
devices can be connected to the NC941 is shown in the
Live and neutral should be connected to the L and N Typical Wiring Configurations diagram below.
terminals respectively. If a plastic back box is used, Always segregate low voltage wiring from mains wiring.
the earth connection should be made to the terminal
-VE The common 0v terminal for all devices.
marked at the terminal block labelled CONN1 (see
PCB layout diagram below). If a metal back box is used, +VE +12V nominal supply for powering emergency
call points, overdoor lights, etc.
the earth connection must be made to the earth bonding
SIGNAL The trigger line which activates the NC941.
point on the back box.
OUTPUT Goes to +12V when the buzzer sounds (20mA max o/p).
All external wiring brought into the unit must be ad- Before screwing the plate to the wall, take care not to trap
equately insulated with PVC or Neoprene. any wires.

NC941 PCB LAYOUT Important: In the event of a short circuit (not on the mains), a
connection +/- to remote
battery unit of fitted
low voltage fuse (F1) will blow to protect the unit from damage.
CONN3 FIT PLK1
Batt.+ PLK1 to enable When replacing this fuse, only use a 400mA T fuse, 20 x 5mm
RESET
to IEC (EN60127 part 2). The NC941 is also protected by a
Batt.
thermal fuse in the mains winding of the transformer. This fuse
F1
will blow in the event of a serious malfunction or misuse of the
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OUTPUT

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SPECIFICATIONS
The terminal block CONN3 is provided for the connection of
Supply In : 230 VAC 10% @ 50/60 Hz
an optional NC941B remote battery back-up kit. Do not
Max current : 36 mA
connect any other type of battery back-up facility to this Supply Out : 13-13.8 VDC; 250mA @ 240VAC
unit. (See NC941B installation instructions for battery Physical Sizes : 147mm W x 87mm H x 34mm D.
connection details). Protrusion depth into back box : 20mm. Weight: 275g.

TYPICAL WIRING CONFIGURATIONS

Parts supplied in NC951 Standard Kit Other possible configurations

contact your distributor for details on these and other compatible products
Parts supplied in NC950 Economy Kit

SIGNAL
SIGNAL
OUTPUT -VE +VE -VE SIGNAL 3 SIGNAL -VE -VE +VE I -VE +VE
-VE +VE -VE +VE

NC806CS NC802DERB NC887D

NC941 NC807C NC809DB NC888D EMERGENCY
OVERDOOR SWITCHABLE
CALL CONTROLLER CEILING RESET REMOTE CALL POINT
LIGHT c/w c/w SOUNDER
c/w PSU PULL POINT SOUNDER
SOUNDER INFRA-RED
RECEIVER

BATT BATT
+
NC312RXA infra-red transmitter (for
to optional remote NC941B triggering emergency calls on NC802DERB) or
remote battery back-up kit.
NC312RXCA infra-red transmitter (for triggering
standard and emergency calls on NC802DERB)

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