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CTM-530 Series Protectowire Interface Module

with Confirmed Temperature Initiation (CTI™)

Features
• Provides a single zone interface for Protectowire
Type CTI Linear Heat Detectors
• Patented technology can distinguish between
mechanical shorts and thermal alarm conditions
(Short Circuit Discrimination)
• Integrated Protectowire Alarm Point Location Meter
with field calibration
• 4x20 LED backlit LCD display
• Modbus over RS-485 communications
• 4-20mA outputs for Status and Alarm Point Location
• 64 Event History Log (FIFO)
• Optional intrinsically safe detection circuit available
for use in hazardous locations.

General The CTM-530 is designed for easy installation and is optionally

available in a NEMA-4X rated enclosure for mounting outside
The CTM-530 is a detection control module that acts as an
of the host fire alarm control panel or remotely near the hazard
interface between a main fire alarm control panel detection
to be protected. In order to ensure proper operation, each
circuit or addressable node and Protectowire Type CTI Linear
CTM-530 module requires regulated resettable external power
Heat Detector. The module provides one (1) supervised
which is normally provided by the host fire alarm panel. Each
detection circuit that may be field wired for either Class A
module contains a green “Power-On” LED indicator, one (1) red
(Style D) or Class B (Style B) service. The alarm initiating
“Alarm” LED indicator, one (1) yellow “Trouble” LED indicator
circuit is capable of operating up to 4000 feet (1220 meters)
and one (1) yellow “short fault” LED indicator. One (1) set of
of Protectowire Type CTI Linear Heat Detector. The CTM-530
Form C alarm contacts, one (1) set of Form C trouble contacts
initiating circuit currently does not support other types of
and one (1) set of Form C short circuit fault contacts are also
normally open contact alarm initiating devices.
provided to connect the unit to the host fire alarm panel. The
module also provides Modbus over RS-485 communications
Description and two 4-20mA outputs, one which allows monitoring of
The CTM-530 operates using Protectowire’s patented CTI the module status and the other for monitoring alarm point
Confirmed Temperature Initiation technology. When paired location information.
with Pro-tectowire Type CTI Linear Heat Detectors, the module
can distinguish between a mechanical short in the linear The standard CTM-530 module contains a built in Protectowire
heat detector and a thermal alarm activation thereby greatly Alarm Point Location Meter. This meter will automatically
reducing the risk of false alarms. This multi-criteria detection display the distance from the beginning of the detector run to
method provides for short circuit discrimination, a feature the heat actuated (shorted) portion of the detector. The Alarm
previously unavailable for digital type linear heat detectors. Point Location Meter can be programmed to display in either
standard units (Feet) or metric units (Meters).

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The meter display provides a simple “on screen” calibration 4-20mA Outputs
procedure allowing the measurement to be field calibrated • One(1) 4-20mA Output for module status
to the installed detector length and ambient temperature for • One (1) 4-20mA Output for Alarm Point Location Readings
optimal accuracy.
CTM-530E Enclosure Specifications
• 8”H x 6”W x 1.5”D (15.24cm x 10.16cm x 3.8cm)
Specifications • Add 1.6” (4cm) to overall height for external mounting feet.
Electrical • Clear full view door
• Power input - Regulated 12 to 24 VDC (+10% / -15%) @ 1.6 • NEMA 4X Rated (Rating UL listed only)
Watt
Option I - Intrinsically Safe Detection Circuit
• Power Limited, onboard surge and EMI protection devices
• Option I provides an intrinsically safe Class B detection circuit
Inputs for use in those areas classified as hazardous. This feature
utilizes one shunt diode barrier per zone and is FM Approved
• One initiating device circuit capable of monitoring up to
for Class I, II and III, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F and G;
4000 Feet (1220 Meters) of Protectowire Type CTI Linear
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T6 -29°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C Ga.
Heat Detector. For all CTI type detectors, twisted “T” type
thermocouple grade extension wire is required for use as CTM-530E-I Enclosure Specifications
interconnecting cable on the detection circuit. Minimum • 10.5” H x 8.5” W x 4.5” D (27cm x 21.5cm x 11.4cm)
conductor size is 20 AWG (0.812 mm), or as required by • Add 1.6” (4cm) to overall height for external mounting feet
local code. • Clear full view door
• NEMA 4X Rated (Rating UL listed only)
Environmental
• Ambient temperature range: Standard version (with 4-20mA Output Information
integrated LCD display) -20° to 120°F (-29° to 49°C)
Description
• FM tested to 140°F (60°C) max
The CTM 530 provides two 4-20mA outputs that allow for
• Humidity: Max. 95% non-condensing
monitoring of the module status and active alarm point location
reading. These outputs are intended for annunciation purposes
Indicators
only. Module monitoring is intended to be accomplished using
• 4x20 Character LED backlit LCD display
the on-board dry contacts connected to a listed or approved fire
• One green “Power” indicator
detection control panel initiating device circuit. Consult Manual for
• One red “Alarm” indicator detailed output levels for each status loop.
• One yellow “Fault” indicator
• One yellow “Short Fault” indicator
Modbus over RS-485 Description
Relay Outputs (Rated 1 amp @ 24VDC Resistive) The CTM-530 interface module provides integrated Modbus over
• One (1) set of Form C (SPDT) Fault Contacts RS-485 communications. Each module can be configured as a
• One (1) set of Form C (SPDT) Short Fault Contacts Modbus slave device on an RS-485 network. Once configured
• One (1) set of Form C (SPDT) Alarm Contacts to communicate on a network, each module can be polled by
a master device for a variety of module specific data. A master
Board Assembly Dimensions device, such as a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) can
• 6” W x 4” H x 1.5” D (15.24cm x 10.16cm x 3.8cm) monitor the status of one or more modules and take actions
• Mounting holes #4 holes at 5.5” x 3.5” (13.97cm x 8.89cm) based on their status. Modbus over RS-485 communication is a
spacing convenient method for utilizing detector status information to
implement equipment shutdown or other automation events.
Note: All specifications subject to change with out notice.

Ordering Information
Model No. Description
CTM-530 Interface Module for Protectowire Type CTI with LCD display and navigation buttons.
CTM-530E Interface Module for Protectowire Type CTI with LCD display and navigation buttons mounted in a NEMA-4X (IP66)
Enclosure.
CTM-530E-I Interface Module with ISB for Protectowire Type CTI with LCD display and navigation buttons mounted in a NEMA-4X
(IP66) Enclosure.

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