Johnson Controls POM-8C-CAB Multi-Line Control Card Technical Guide

1. Overview of the POM-8C Multi-Line Control Card

The Johnson Controls POM-8C-CAB is an intelligent multi-line linkage control panel engineered for advanced life safety and fire alarm networks. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the ESSERE98-PLUS and JB-TG-FCI-2000 fire alarm systems, each POM-8C unit provides eight independent multi-line circuits for reliable emergency control and monitoring.

This control card can be installed on the FSS-ADP-4 decorative panel, utilizing four standard mounting positions (with each POM-8C occupying one slot, complemented by FSS-BMP-1 blank plates where applicable). Maintaining the advantages of traditional robust networks, the communication distance between nodes reaches approximately 1,000 meters, supporting a total network architecture exceeding 15 kilometers.

• Simplified System Configuration: Streamlines project setup by determining loop requirements based on standard domestic fire protection practices.

• Flexible Loop Wiring: Supports both ring and non-ring loop topologies, with non-ring layouts permitting arbitrary branching and complex multi-tier configurations.

• Emergency Broadcast Integration: Enables the FCI-2000 to manage emergency voice evacuation through a dedicated communication interface card without requiring external auxiliary modules.

2. Features of the POM-8C Multi-Line Control Card

• Eight Independent Circuits: Each multi-line group provides one 24V manual control output and two return input lines.

• Status Indication: Features three-color LED indicators per group to clearly display output and input line states.

• Comprehensive Diagnostics: Continuously monitors for open circuits, short circuits, and ground faults.

• Operational Security: Equipped with an onboard key lock for enable/disable functions and a dedicated lamp test button.

• Circuit Protection: Incorporates over-voltage protection and self-recovery operational features.

• System Capacity & Performance:

• Up to 198 addressable devices per loop control unit

• Eight 8-key multi-line control units and 64 floor display units

• Bus control support for up to 16 panels (totaling 256 points via the FCI-MCU-16B)

• Dedicated micro-printer interface, fire alarm output relay, and fault output relay

3. Performance Parameters & Technical Specifications

• Main Power Supply: AC 220V (+10% / -15%), 50 ± 1% Hz

• DC Backup: 24V DC / 28 Ah

• Output Current & Voltage:

• Group 1: 5V DC / 3 A

• Group 2: 24V DC / 10 A

• Static Power Consumption: 220V / 120 mA

• Operating Environment: Designed for standard commercial and industrial fire control room conditions.

4. Compatible System Architecture & Associated Hardware

The POM-8C-CAB operates as part of an integrated fire alarm ecosystem:

• Central Controllers: Intelligent fire alarm controller (JB-TG-FCI-2000)

• Display & Auxiliary Units: LCD floor display (LCD-100-B), Micro-printer (uPRT-380S)

• Control Units: Multi-line manual control unit (FCI-POM-8C-CAB), Bus manual control unit (FCI-MCU-16B), Network interface card (FCI-NIC-2000)

• Detectors & Bases: Intelligent photoelectric smoke detector (JTY-GD-FCI-SD2000), Intelligent heat detector (JTW-BD-FCI-TD2000), Intelligent detector base (B2000)

• Standard Modules: Intelligent control module (JSKM-FCI-CM2000), monitoring module (JSM-FCI-MM2000), conventional detector interface module (JSM-FCI-ZM2000), manual alarm button (J-SAP-M-FCI-MCP2000), and isolation module (FCI-IM2000).

5. System Compatibility & Related Accessory Hardware

When auditing bills of materials or integrating multi-line linkage panels within complex Johnson Controls and Notifier-compatible fire protection networks, engineers frequently specify standardized mounting bases, interface cards, and terminal accessories.

• Johnson Controls C877-10 & C877-55: These specialized hardware components and interface bases are frequently deployed alongside central control cards and detection loops within enterprise-grade life safety architectures to ensure secure mounting, reliable signal termination, and precise circuit zoning.

• Johnson Controls C879: Utilized as a complementary system accessory or wiring interface module within established fire alarm control panel (FACP) layouts, supporting stable communication and power distribution across multi-line control networks.

If you require official engineering datasheets, system configuration assistance, or bulk procurement quotations for the POM-8C-CAB and its associated accessories, please contact our technical support team.

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