IQ8Control C Fire Alarm Panel

• State-of-the-art processor technology

• Maximum cable length for esserbus: 3,500 m
• Graphics supported, high performance
programming tool
• Innovative alarm signalling by means of
new IQ8Quad detector generation
• Supports IQ8Wireless Radio Technology and
IQ8Quad detectors with alarm devices
• A maximum of 31 control panels can
be networked via essernet (500 kB)
• Up to two esserbus loops, which can be
extended by spurs
• Micro modules compatible both for System
8000 and IQ8Control
• Modular space saving design

compact, flexible and future-proof Both features ensure individual planning and guarantee a future-proof
The IQ8Control C fire alarm panel solution in the domain of fire alarm technology. If required, the control panel
complies with the highest security software can be replaced by an upgrade version via PC.
requirements for complex detection
purposes and reliable technology Professional loop technology ensures economic efficiency even for
standards. As an all-rounder within small applications
the market segment for automatic The IQ8Control C fire alarm panel is designed in compliance with high per-
fire protection in small and medium- formance loop technology. The esserbus is a short and open circuit
size premises, the control panel is resilient loop, offering highest operational reliability as well as cost saving
provided with multiple features such installation options on account of reduced wiring through combined loop
as compact dimensions, a broad and spur topologies. All single-criterion and multi-criteria detectors
functional range and multiple expan- can be connected via the esserbus - this includes everything from Series
sion options as well as an excellent 9000 standard fire detectors to Series 9200 intelligent fire detectors and
cost/performance ratio. IQ8Quad detectors.

The IQ8Control C is completely com-

esserbus transponder
patible to the fire alarm system 8000
control panels. The modular design
allows flexible and user friendly inte-
gration of various modules, which esserbus
together from one unit. Each system
extension and the emergency power
supply can be adjusted to suit
advanced requirements by adding
one or more modules.
IQ8Control C Fire Alarm Panel
Flexibility and reliability within the Logged security
loop structure Each event is logged by the IQ8Control C fire alarm panel in second inter-
The esserbus allows a combined vals. A maximum of 10,000 events can be verified at any time and subse-
loop and spur structure with a max- quently read out via an optional printer connection within the control panel
imum length of 3.5 km. Up to 127 or via the tools 8000 programming software. The information can then be
bus devices can be divided in up to stored on a data carrier if required.
127 detector zones, which guaran-
tees a high degree of planning and essernet
application flexibility. Each IQ8Quad Within the essernet system up to 31 devices such as control panels, indi-
detector is supplied with isolators, cating and operating panels, gateways as well as user file depositories can
while other bus devices can be be networked irrespective of hierarchical levels. Events and reports are
optionally provided with isolators. available for all devices when connected to the essernet.
Thus, each bus device remains
operative in case of wire break or Easy installation and operation
short circuit. Only the corresponding The tools 8000 service and programming software package guarantees
part of the loop located between the fast and simple commissioning. The settings are programmed directly at
affected bus devices with isolators is the control panel via a PC / laptop.
replaced .
Only essential information is displayed, which considerably facilitates
The esserbus transponders are bus system operations. When connected to the essernet, decentralised opera-
devices with freely programmable tion is also possible.
inputs and outputs for controlling Optionally, alarm and
and monitoring external devices or status information can
for connecting special detectors. be displayed via single
Sensors integrated in single detectors zone indicators at the
within the esserbus system are subject control panel, via decen-
to manual or time-related activation tralised graphic layout
/deactivation. The esserbus is suit- panels or plain text dis-
able for transmitting alarm, fault and plays. It might as well
maintenance signals. In addition, be printed out using
each detector's position within the bus remote printers or the
system can be allocated when printer integrated in the
viewing the corresponding text dis- control panel.
play.

FAP 8008
external devices

IQ8Control M
OEC-c onverter

IQ8Control C
essernet
esserbus-PLus
Loop length max. 1 km each
Loop length max. 2 km
(with repeater max. 3 km)

esserbus transponder
Repeater
Management system
WINMAG
 IQ8Control C esserbus transponder
Innovative alarm signalling and
evacuation
Innovative integration for optical and
acoustic signalling devices, which
esserbus transponder
are consistently installed via the Flash Speech
powered loop network, is ensured by
esserbus-PLus
bus supplied alarm signalling
loop 1
devices and the IQ8Control C fire
loop 2
alarm panel. Thus, the IQ8Control C
fire alarm panel and the IQ8Quad fire
Flash Sound Speech
detectors provide an economic solu-
tion by means of minimised installa-
tion expenses. The IQ8Quad detector with integrated alarm signalling devices and
All addressable alarm signalling its key features:
devices comply with EN 54-3. They · an external power supply unit for the signalling devices is not required
support alarm tones in compliance · flasher, sounder and speech alarm device can be individually controlled
with DIN 33404-3 and another 18 · each device with the whole functional range
international alarm tones with a · alarm signalling devices are automatically synchronised
standard sound pressures of up to
96 dB (A).

Trouble-free radio technology

Wireless transponder
integration 12V DC
When connecting radio communica-
esserbus-PLus
tion devices to the IQ8Control C fire loop length max. 2 km
alarm control panel, all devices
IQ8Control C
remain individually addressable as
usual and the whole functional range
is maintained while each radio com-
munication device is allocated only
one address. For planning purposes
and commissioning, the tools 8000 A variety of operating panel fronts: optimum solution for providers
programming software package is and fire services
implemented. When using the soft- The wide range of operating panel fronts offers the an optimum solution for
ware solution, the respective field all requirements set up by the providers and fire services. Therefore, it
strength can be measured. Automat- perfectly bridges the
ically generated frequency modifica- gap between man and
tions secure trouble-free communi- technology.
c a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e r a d i o com- The operating panel
munication devices. In terms of fronts are available in
system expansion, the radio commu- various languages.
nication devices serve as an ideal Each text is displayed
solution for maintaining unrestricted in the respective lan-
functionality of all previous installa- guage on the standard
tions and further features can be display or the 1/4-VGA
added to the functional range. graphics display.
 Arrangement of the devices: Dimensions (mm)

Peripheral-
module
Battery
320
Basis card,
power supply card
Battery and
analog ring loop
module

450 185

Technical data
Mains voltage 230 V AC
Mains frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Rated voltage 12 V DC
Quiescent current 300 mA without operating panel

© 2007 Honeywell International Inc.

Rated current 0.7 A
Emergency power supply 2 x 12 Ah (max. 2 x 24 Ah, in 789300 extension housing)
Current drain for external users max. 2.0 A
Ambient temperature -5 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature -5 °C to +50 °C
Room climate class 3K5 as per IEC 721-3-3: 1994
Class of protection I in compliance with DIN EN 60950

Part No. 797965.G0 • 11/2007 • Technical information is subject to change without notice!
Type of protection IP 30
Housing ABS, 10 % glass fibre reinforced., V-0
Colour grey, similar to Pantone 538
Weight (without battery) 6.5 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) 450 x 320 x 185 mm
VdS approval G 299044

Order information Part No.

Fire alarm panel IQ8Control C basic design, without operating front 808003
Package 1 of FACP IQ8Control C 808133
Package 3 of FACP IQ8Control C 808135
tools 8000 - initial equipment package / starters kit 789860
Analog loop module system 8000 784382
Analog loop module powered loop 804382
For further order data please refer to our "Fire Alarm Technology" product line catalogue.

Novar GmbH a Honeywell Company Dieselstraße 2, Phone: +49 (0) 21 37 / 17-0 Administration Internet: E-mail:
D-41469 Neuss Phone: +49 (0) 21 37 / 17-600 Customer Service Center www.esser-systems.com [email protected]
Fax: +49 (0) 21 37 / 17-286
Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH Fernkorngasse 10, Phone: +43 (0)1 / 6 00 60 30 Internet: E-mail:
A-1100 Wien Fax: +43 (0)1 / 6 00 60 30-900 www.hls-austria.com [email protected]
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IQ8Control M Fire Alarm Panel

• Latest processor technology
• Permissible wire length for esserbus up to 3,500 m
• Graphically supported powerful programming tool
• Innovative alarm signalling through the new alarm
generation IQ8Quad
• Supports IQ8Wireless RF technology
• Modular device structure
• Networking of up to 31 panels via essernet (500 kB)
• Up to 7 esserbus loops
• Up to 4 esserbus-PLus loops
• EN-54 approval for up to 512 detectors
© 2009 Honeywell International Inc.

The fire alarm computer for very easily. This not only simplifies individual planning today, but also, as a
medium-sized to large premises: result of the FAP's extendibility options, ensures future-proof solutions.
flexible, multifunctional and If necessary, the control panel software can simply be replaced by an
future-proof upgrade version via a service PC.
The modular IQ8Control M fire alarm
computer uses proven technology and Professional loop technology: multi-functional, extendible and
Part No. 797966.G0 • 04/2009 • Technical information is subject to change without notice!

fulfils the highest security requirements economic

for the comprehensive protection of The esserbus is a short and open circuit resilient loop, offering highest
premises. Thus, it is just as suitable operational reliability as well as cost saving installation options on
for use in medium-sized premises with account of reduced wiring through combined loop and spur topologies.
complex security requirements as it All single-criterion and multi-criteria detectors can be connected via the
is for premises, which are spread over esserbus - this includes everything from Series 9000 standard fire detectors
a wide area and are networked. to Series 9200 and IQ8Quad intelligent fire detectors.

The IQ8Control M is ideally suited to

IQ8Control M esserbus transponder
medium-sized premises with complex
security requirements and for premi-
ses that cover a wide area and/or are
networked. The IQ8Control M is com- esserbus
pletely compatible with the fire alarm Detectors
system 8000 control panels. The series 9000
modular design allows flexible and
user-friendly integration of several indi-
vidual modules, which together form
one unit. The system extension with
one or more additional modules can
be adapted to advanced requirements
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IQ8Control M Fire Alarm Panel

Flexibility and reliability within the maintenance signals. In addition, the location of each detector within the
loop structure bus system can be allocated with an appropriate text display.
The esserbus allows a combined loop
and spur structure with a maximum Logged security
length of 3.5 km. Up to 127 bus devi- Each event is logged to the second by the IQ8Control M fire alarm compu-
ces can be divided in up to 127 ter. A maximum of 10,000 events can be verified at any time and can be read
detector zones, which guarantees out via an optional printer connection within the control panel or via the tools
a high degree of planning and appli- 8000 programming software.
cation flexibility. Each IQ8Quad
detector is supplied with isolators, essernet
while other bus devices can be pro- Within the essernet system up to 31 devices such as control panels, indi-
vided with them optionally. cating and operating panels, gateways as well as electronic emergency
Thus, each bus device remains ope- plans can be networked irrespective of hierarchical levels. Events and reports
rational in the case of a wire break or are available for all devices when connected to the essernet.
short-circuits. Only the corresponding
part of the loop located between the Easy installation and operation
affected bus devices is automatically The tools 8000 service and programming software package guarantees
isolated. fast commissioning. The settings are programmed directly at the control
IQ8Control M allows implementation panel via a service PC. Only essential information is displayed, which con-
of a maximum of 7 esserbus loops or siderably facilitates system operations. When connected to the essernet, decen-
4 powered loops. The esserbus trans- tralised operation is also possible. Optionally, alarm and status information
ponders are bus devices with freely can be displayed via single
programmable inputs and outputs for zone indicators at the con-
controlling and monitoring external trol panel, via decentralised
devices or for connecting special graphic layout panels or plain
detectors. text displays. It can also be
Sensors integrated in single detectors printed out using remote prin-
within the esserbus system are sub- ters or the printer integrated
ject to manual or time-related activa- in the control panel.
tion /deactivation. The esserbus is suit-
able for transmitting alarm, fault and
Example of a tools 8000 screen

FAP 8008

external
devices
OEC-converter

essernet
loop length max. 1 km each powered loop
(with repeater max. 3 km) loop length max. 2 km

esserbus-transponder
repeater management system IQ8Control M
WINMAG

System configuration example

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Innovative alarm signalling and esserbus transponder

evacuation IQ8Control M
The bus supplied alarm signalling
devices together with the IQ8Control
fire alarm computer ensure innovative
esserbus transponder
integration of optical and acoustic sig- Flash Speech
nalling devices, which are installed via
esserbus-PLus
the powered loop network. Thus, the
loop 1
IQ8Control M fire alarm computer and
loop 2
the IQ8Quad fire detectors provide an
economic solution by means of mini-
Flash Sound Speech
mised installation expenses.
Bus supplied alarm signalling devices

All addressable alarm signalling

devices comply with EN 54-3. They
support alarm tones in compliance
with DIN 33404-3 and another 18 inter- esserbus-PLus 12V DC
national alarm tones with a standard loop length max. 2 km

sound level of up to 96 dB (A). IQ8Control M Wireless

transponder

Trouble-free radio technology

integration
When connecting radio communica-
tion devices to the IQ8Control M fire
alarm computer, all devices remain IQ8 wireless devices

individually addressable as usual and The key features of the IQ8Quad detector with integrated alarm
the whole functional range is maintai- signalling:
ned while each radio communication • an external power supply unit for the signalling devices is not required
device is allocated only one address. • flasher, sounder and speech alarm device can be individually controlled
For planning purposes and commis- • each device - even with the whole functional range - only has one of the
sioning, the tools 8000 programming 127 addresses on the esserbus allocated to it
software package is implemented. • alarm signalling devices are automatically synchronised

This software can also be used to mea- A variety of operating panel fronts:
sure the respective field strength. optimum solution for providers and fire services
Automatically generated frequency The wide range of operating panel fronts means that the right solution is
modifications secure trouble-free ope- always available whatever the requirements of the providers and fire ser-
ration and communication between vices, thus perfectly brid-
the radio communication devices. In ging the gap between man
terms of system expansion, the radio and technology. The ope-
communication devices serve as an rating panel fronts of the
ideal solution for maintaining unres- fire alarm panel are avai-
tricted functionality of all previous lable in various languages.
installations whilst extending the The text is displayed in the
functional range. respective language on
the standard display and
on the 1/4-VGA graphics
display.
Examples of operating panel fronts
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450 185

Peripheral-
module

Basis card,
power supply card Extension module
and with 3
analogue ring loop micromodule slots
module

640

Battery Battery

Arrangement of the devices and Dimensions

Technical data
Rated voltage 230 VAC
Nominal frequency 50 to 60 Hz

© 2009 Honeywell International Inc.

Rated current 0.7 A
Rated voltage 12 V DC
Quiescent current 300 mA w/o operating unit
Operating current for external load 2 A
Battery capacity 2 x 12 V / 24 Ah
Ambient temperature -5 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature -10 °C to +50 °C

Part No. 797966.G0 • 04/2009 • Technical information is subject to change without notice!
Class of protection I as per DIN EN 60950-1
Type of protection IP 30
Housing ABS, 10 % glass fibre reinforced, V-0
Colour grey, similar to Pantone 538
Weight (w/o battery) 11.5 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) 450 x 640 x 185 mm
Approval VdS approval G 299044

Order Information Part No.

IQ8Control M basic version 808004
Package 1, IQ8Control M with 4 mikromodule slots 808214
Package 2, IQ8Control M with 4 micromodule slots and 64 single zone indicators 808215
Package 3, IQ8Control M with 4 micromodule slots and built-in printer 808216
Peripheral module with 1 additional micromodule slot 772477
Extension module with 1 additional micromodule slot 772478
Peripheral module 772479
tools 8000 programming software 789860.10
For further order data please refer to our "Fire Alarm Technology" product line catalogue.

Novar GmbH a Honeywell Company Dieselstr. 2, Phone: +49 2137 17-0 (Administration) Internet: E-mail:
41469 Neuss, Germany +49 2137 17-600 (Customer Service Center) www.esser-systems.com [email protected]
Fax: +49 2137 17-286
Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH Lemböckgasse 49, Phone: +43 1 600 6030 Internet: E-mail:
1230 Wien, Austria Fax: +43 1 600 6030-900 www.hls-austria.com [email protected]