C4/C4P - C8/C8P Installation Manual

Oct 25, 2026

Installation manual for the LifeSafety Power C4/C4P and C8/C8P power control modules, covering specifications, regulatory compliance, and physical mounting. Describes approved UL/ULC/CSA standards, wiring separation requirements for Class 2 power-limited circuits, and installation guidelines referencing ANSI/NFPA 70 and Canadian Electrical Code. Provides accessory overview, connector and indicator functions, zone input wiring methods (relay, voltage, open collector), and configuration jumper purposes and effects on zone output and FAI operation.

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CategoryTechnology

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Pages14

Reading Time35 min

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Regulatory Information

Mounting the C4/C4P/C8/C8P Power Control Modules

Power Control Accessory Overview

FlexIO Connectors

Fault LED (FLT)

Zone Inputs (IN1 – IN4/IN8)

Configuration Jumpers (xA–xF)

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ntrol modules add 4 or 8 zones r supply system . The C4/C4P/ two voltage sources, either of on a zone-by-zone basis . Each one input which accepts a voltector input . Each zone output is-safe or fail-secure, and volte suffix "P" added to the model r Limited outputs .
12 or 24VDC nominal | | --- | --- | --- | | | Current | 12A maximum | | | Standby Current | 350mA (C4)
700mA (C8)
All lock control relays active | | Zone Input | Voltage Input | 12 or 24VDC | | | Max Current | 10mA | | Zone Output | Voltage | Same as input | | | C4/C8 Current | 3 . 0A resistive | | | C4P/C8P Current | 2 . 5A resistive (Class 2 Power Ltd) | | Fuse | 3A | ATM automotive style (C4/C8 only) | | Size | C4/C4P | 4 . 00" x 2 . 50" x 1 . 0"
(102mm x 64mm x 25 mm) | | | C8/C8P | 6 . 00" x 4 . 00" x 1 . 0"
(152mm x 64mm x 25 mm) | | Weight | C4/C4P | 0 . 20lb (0 . 10kg) | | | C8/C8P | 0 . 35lb (0 . 16kg) | Regulatory Information The equipment discussed within this manual has been tested to the following standards: • UL294, UL603, UL1076 • ULC S318, ULC S319 • CSA C22 .2 \#205 • CSFM Approved Mounting the C4/C4P/C8/C8P Power Control Modules Mounting of the board to an enclosure is via the four snap-in standoffs supplied . 1 . Locate the appropriate mounting holes in the enclosure and snap the standoffs into the holes . 2 . Align the board mounting holes with the standoffs (be sure the PC board is properly oriented) and snap the board onto the standoffs . Class 2 power limited wiring must be seperated from non-power limited wiring by a minimum of 1/4 inch and must use seperate knockouts. • The installation and all wiring methods shall be in accordance with ANSI/ NFPA70 and all local codes. For ULC compliance, installation and all wiring methods shall be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22. 1, Part I, Section 32 . All input wiring to the module shall be located within the same room (3 m). 2 Power Control Accessory Overview | 1 FlexIO Connectors
These connectors pass the FAI and Fault signals to and from the C4/C4P/C8/C8P board and pass the FlexIO buss onto other accessory boards in the system . | | --- | | 2 Fault LED (FLT)– Yellow
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FAQs

What standards and approvals are referenced for the equipment in this manual?

The manual lists UL294, UL603, UL1076, ULC S318, ULC S319, CSA C22.2 #205, and CSFM approval.

How must Class 2 power-limited wiring be handled when installing the modules?

Class 2 power-limited wiring must be separated from non-power-limited wiring by at least 1/4 inch and must use separate knockouts.

What wiring options are supported for zone inputs and how do they differ?

Zone inputs support relay contact inputs (connected across A and B), voltage inputs (voltage connected to B with common grounding to system voltage), and open collector inputs (jumper across A and B and connect the open collector to B with common grounding to the module power source).

Oct 25, 2026

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