EDWARDS® Catalog u Large Life Safety Platform

Signature Driver
Controller Modules
3-SSDC2, 3-SDDC2, 3-SDC1
Approvals
EST4 EST3

S3000 S3000

Overview Standard Features 7165-1657:

0186/0306
The 3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 Signature Driver Controller • One or two circuit versions
modules provide an intelligent interface between the CPU
• Dedicated microprocessor control
module and Signature Series devices. Each module contains
its own microprocessor used to coordinate, process and interpret • Full digital communication
information received from and sent to Signature devices. Power • Specialized communication protocol
and communications is received directly from the control panel – Less sensitive to cable characteristics
rail assembly. The 3-SSDC2 Single Signature Driver Controller – Utilize existing wiring in most applications
module supports one Signature Data circuit, while the 3-SDDC2
Signature Dual Driver Controller module supports two Signature • Device location supervision
circuits. Both modules occupy one rail space in the fire alarm – Unexpected additional device addresses
control cabinet and provide removable field wiring terminals – Missing device addresses
to aid installation. – Switched device locations
– Programmed device parameters
Innovative design gives the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 and Signature
devices truly “distributed intelligence”. Signature detectors and • Automatic nonvolatile as-built mapping
modules have their own on-board microprocessor communicating – Stores “actual” and “expected” device data
with the loop controller in a fully digital communication format. This – Stores physical connection sequence including “T” taps
increases the accuracy of the information coming to and from the • Automatic day/night sensitivity
loop controller by reducing the effects of capacitance and noise.
• Supports up to 250 intelligent Signature detectors
With decentralized intelligence much of the decision making moves and 250 Intelligent Signature Modules
from the loop controller to the devices. Advanced fire detection
algorithms processed within the Signature devices effectively end • Up to five 3-SDDC2s or ten 3-SSDC2s per node
unwanted alarms. Environmental compensation and multiple sens- – Maximum of 10 signature circuits per cabinet
ing element decision making operations are resident in the devices. • Removable field wiring terminal blocks
Intelligent devices allow the Signature Controllers to execute commu-
• Multiple survival modes — stand alone
nication and system functions with greater speed and low baud rates,
increasing the accuracy of information transmitted between the loop • Fully backward compatible with 3-SSDC, 3-SDDC,
controller and devices. 3-SSDC1, and 3-SDDC1
• Supports the full line of Signature devices, including
carbon monoxide detection

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Application
Up to 125 detectors and 125 modules are supported over a single During installation a common problem with analog/ addressable
pair of wires by the 3-SDC1 Signature Cards that plug into the systems is locating ground faults. The 3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2
Signature controller modules. Loop distances over 11,000 feet controllers have the ability to locate ground faults by specific mod-
(3300m) are possible. Class B wiring, Class A and Class X wiring ule, speeding up the troubleshooting process. Another significant
are supported. advantage of the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 controllers during com-
missioning is electronic addressing and mapping. This eliminates
The 3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 use advanced communication
duplicate addresses, which are also very difficult for most systems
formats that provide exceptional response. Using a “BROADCAST
to locate.
POLL” the loop controller checks the entire device circuit for any
changes of state. Should one or more devices report a change the During maintenance, should groups of detector heads be removed
3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 uses “DIRECT ADDRESS SEARCH” to find for service and returned into the wrong smoke detector base
reporting device(s). Devices that have entered the alarm state or (location), the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 will automatically detect the
become active are located nearly instantaneously. problem. If the attributes of the switched devices are the same,
the system will automatically download the correct soft addresses
The unique use of “BROADCAST POLLING” combined with “DI-
and algorithms to the devices (maintaining location supervision).
RECT ADDRESS SEARCH” ensures that only new information is
transmitted allowing a reduced baud rate with fast response time. If the attributes are not the same the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 will send
The low baud rate is ideal for retrofit applications since in most a map fault indication to the CPU and post a trouble indicating the
applications existing wiring can be used. specific devices in fault.
To enhance survivability of the system the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 The 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 also monitors the Signature Series
supports a standalone mode for Signature devices. Two cata- devices for maintenance and trouble conditions. Each smoke de-
strophic failure modes are supported. If the CPU fails, the loop tector contains intelligence to adjust with environmental changes.
controller will continue to poll its devices. If an alarm is detected it This expands the amount of time required between cleaning while
will be sent on the local rail communication bus and received by maintaining a constant alarm threshold. As the detector begins to
other local rail modules. A common alarm condition throughout exhaust the environmental compensation, and reaches the 80%
the panel will result. If the local rail module (3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2) level, the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 will indicate a maintenance alert or
fails, and a device (smoke or module) detects an alarm, special- dirty condition to the CPU and indicate the specific device requir-
ized circuitry will make the node aware of the alarm condition. ing cleaning. If cleaning is not performed the detector will continue
The CPU will communicate the alarm condition to the rest of the to operate until all of its environmental compensation is utilized. At
network. Having multiple redundant modes is paramount in a life this point the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 sends a dirty trouble indication
safety system. to the CPU and posts a trouble condition.
Every time the 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 communicates with a detector When a detector includes carbon monoxide (CO) detection, the
a green LED on the detector flashes. Normal green LED activity is detector monitors its CO life remaining for the CO sensor element
not disturbing to building occupants, but can be quickly spotted and provides this information automatically to the panel. For
by a maintenance technician. A red LED on the detector turns on maintenance of the system the CO life remaining is also available
only in the alarm condition. by simply running a maintenance report at the panel or through
the FireWorks graphical interface. A unique CO maintenance
The 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 also supervises the device wiring, physi-
signal is automatically generated by the panel approximately 6
cal location of each device and the programmed device charac-
months before the CO sensor reaches its end of life to allow for
teristics. This EDWARDS/Signature Series unique characteristic is
time to plan maintenance and replacement of the CO detector
accomplished by “MAPPING” the Signature circuit and committing
before it reports a CO sensor ‘End of Life’ trouble.
the map to memory. Upon power up the loop controller will scan
device serial numbers and map their physical location sequence Remote test capability permits devices to be put in alarm, pre­
on the loop, including “T” taps. After mapping is complete the alarm, supervisory, monitor, or security alarm, or trouble from the
controller automatically addresses each detector and module panel menu or controls. This facilitates testing of smoke and heat
through downloading over the loop. There are no switches or dials detectors as well as monitor and security devices. Fast test is also
to set. Each device is assigned a unique soft address generated provided for CO detectors allowing these devices to be tested
by the site specific program. quickly in the field.
The 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2 then compares the “Actual” physical The 3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 local rail modules are fully
device data to the “Expected” site specific program data. If any backwards compatible with the 3-SSDC, 3-SDDC,
correlations are different, the loop controller issues a trouble to the 3-SSDC1, and 3-SDDC1 respectively local rail modules.
CPU identifying the devices which do not match and posting a 3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 modules provide additional onboard
map fault. Through the CPU port a graphical map of the loop can memory to facilitate future Synergy functions. To upgrade a
be uploaded depicting each device’s location on the loop, includ- 3-SSDC/3-SDDC, 3-SSDC1/3-SDDC1 to a 3-SSDC2/3-SDDC2
ing branches (T-Taps) and all of the physical attributes associated respectively, replace the 3-SSDC1/3-SDDC1 Local Rail Module
with the device. This diagnostic information is unparalleled in the with a 3-SSDC2-MB Local Rail Module and reuse the 3-SDC1
fire detection industry and vital for keeping accurate records on Signature Device Cards and filters.
how the system was installed.

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Typical Wiring
3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 Class B wiring

LIFT THEN
PULL HANDLE

LIFT THEN
PULL HANDLE

PULL
IN CASE
OF
FIRE

LIFT THEN
PULL HANDLE

PULL
IN CASE
OF
FIRE

LIFT THEN
PULL HANDLE

PULL
IN CASE
OF
FIRE

TB1
B B S A A SP B B
+ - H + - MW + -
KR
LOOP1 LOOP1 1 LOOP1

3-SSDC2 and 3-SDDC2 Class A and Class X wiring

1. For Class A wiring, isolator modules and isolator detector bases are required to prevent wire-
to-wire shorts on the signaling line circuit wiring from adversely affecting other segments of the
loop. Do not install more than 50 addressable devices between isolators, per NFPA 72.
TB1 2. For Class X wiring, isolator modules and isolator detector bases are required to prevent wire-
B B S A A SP B B
+ - H + - MW + - to-wire shorts on the signaling line circuit wiring from adversely affecting any devices of the loop.
KR
LOOP1 LOOP1 1 LOOP1
3. For Class X wiring, un-isolated devices must be mounted in a cabinet with isolators on the
incoming and outgoing wiring.

Engineering Specification
The communication format between the control panel and X with non-shielded, non-twisted wire. It must be possible
analog devices shall be 100% digital. to wire branches (T-taps) with Class B wiring.
Loop alarm recognition must be within 750 milliseconds of a The driver controller must be manufactured in accordance
device going into the alarm state, with system response time no with ISO 9001 standards.
greater than 3 seconds. All devices shall support remote testing. The system must have tolerance to multiple failures. There
It must be possible to wire the circuit as Class B, Class A or Class must be a standalone mode of operation that will ensure the
system is aware of alarms even if the local rail or main CPU fails.

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Specifications (Signature Circuits)
Charts assume wire and devices are evenly distributed over length of circuit

Non-twisted, non shielded wire

# of # of Module #14 AWG (20pf/foot) #16 AWG (20pf/foot) #18 AWG (20pf/foot)
Device type
Detectors Addresses (2.53 Ohm/1000ft) (4.02 Ohm/1000ft) (6.38 Ohm/1000ft)
14,752 feet 9,275 feet 5,839 feet
Detectors only 125 0
(4,497 meters) (2,827 meters) (1,780 meters)
4,986 feet
Modules only 0 125 12,599 feet (3,840 meters) 7,921 feet (2,414 meters)
(1,520 meters)
5,738 feet 3,608 feet 2,271 feet
Detectors and Modules 125 125
(1,749 meters) (1,100 meters) (692 meters)
Detectors and Modules 7,623 feet 4,793 feet 3,017 feet
63 55 + 9 SIGA-UM
with 2-wire smokes (2,324 meters) (1,461 meters) (920 meters)
Modules with 2-wire 3,798 feet 2,388 feet 1,503 feet
0 107 + 9 SIGA-UM
smokes (1,158 meters) (728 meters) (458 meters)

Twisted pair non shielded wire

#14 AWG 1.5mm² #16 AWG 1.0mm² #18 AWG
# of # of Module (38pf/foot) (36pf/foot) (36pf/foot) (25pf/foot) (25pf/foot)
Device Type
Detectors Addresses (2.53 (3.75 (4.02 (5.51 (6.38
Ohm/1000ft) Ohm/1000ft) Ohm/1000ft) Ohm/1000ft) Ohm/1000ft)
13,157 feet 9,933 feet 9,275 feet 6,760 feet 5,839 feet
Detectors only 125 0
(4,010 m) (3,028 m) (2,827 m) (2,061 m) (1,780 m)
12,599 feet 8,483 feet 7,921 feet 5,774 feet 4,986 feet
Modules Only 0 125
(3,840 m) (2,586 m) (2,414 m) (1,760 m) (1,520 m)
Detectors 5,738 feet 3,864 feet 3,608 feet 2,630 feet 2,271 feet
125 125
& Modules (1,749 m) (1,178 m) (1,100 m) (802 m) (692 m)
Detectors and
7,623 feet 5,133 feet 4,793 feet 3,494 feet 3,017 feet
modules with 63 55 + 9 SIGA-UM
(2,324 m) (1,565 m) (1,461 m) (1,065 m) (920 m)
2-wire smokes
Modules with 3,798 feet 2,558 feet 2,388 feet 1,741 feet 1,503 feet
0 107 + 9 SIGA-UM
2-wire smokes (1,158 m) (780 m) (728 m) (531 m) (458 m)

Twisted pair shielded wire

# of # of Module #14 AWG (84pf/foot) #16 AWG (82pf/foot) #18 AWG (58pf/foot)
Device Type
Detectors Addresses (2.53 Ohm/1,000ft) (4.02 Ohm/1,000ft) (6.38 Ohm/1,000ft)
Detectors only 125 0 5,952 feet (1,814 meters) 6,098 feet (1,859 meters) 5,839 feet (1,780 meters)
Modules Only 0 125 5,952 feet (1,814 meters) 6,098 feet (1,859 meters) 4,986 feet (1,520 meters)
Detectors & Modules 125 125 5,738 feet (1,749 meters) 3,608 feet (1,100 meters) 2,271 feet (692 meters)
Detectors and modules
63 55 + 9 SIGA-UM 5,952 feet (1,814 meters) 4,793 feet (1,461 meters) 3,017 feet (920 meters)
with 2-wire smokes
Modules with 2-wire
0 107 + 9 SIGA-UM 2,558 feet (780 meters) 2,388 feet (728 meters) 1,503 feet (458 meters)
smokes

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Specifications (controllers)
Catalog Number 3-SSDC2 3-SDDC2
Installation 1 LRM Space 1 LRM Space
1 Addressable circuit 2 Addressable circuits
Module Configuration
(3-SDC1 Card) expandable to 2 circuits. (3-SDC1 Cards)
Operating Current [Note 2] Standby 144 mA Alarm 204 mA Standby 264 mA Alarm 336 mA
Operating Voltage 24 Vdc, Nominal
Address Requirements Automatic
Detectors Supported 125 per 3-SDC1 Card
Modules Supported 125 Module Addresses per 3-SDC1 Card
2-Wire Smoke Power Output 100 mA per 3-SDC1 Card (not included in Operating Current above
Conventional detectors supported Refer to FACU compatibility lists for compatible devices
Signature Circuit Voltage 20 VDC +/- 5%
Maximum Signature Circuit Resistance 100 Ohms
Maximum Signature Circuit Capacitance 0.5 µF
Communications Format 100% Digital
Circuit Wiring Styles Class B, Class A or Class X
Termination Removable plug-in terminal strip(s) on module
Permissible Wire Size 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm²)
Agency Listings UL, ULC
Operating Environment 32 °F (0 °C) to 120 °F (49 °C) 93% RH, non-condensing
Note 1: Other EST3 components are modularly listed under the following standards:
UL 864 categories: UOJZ, UOXX, UUKL and SYZV, UL 294 category ALVY, UL 609 category AOTX, UL 636 category ANET, UL 1076 category APOU, UL 365 category
APAW, UL 1610 category AMCX, UL 1635 category AMCX
ULC-S527, ULC-S301, ULC-S302, ULC-S303, ULC-S306, ULC/ORD-C1076, ULC/ORD-C693
Please refer to EST3 Installation and Service Manual for complete system requirements.
Note 2: Current shown Includes full loop of devices.

Ordering Information
Shipping Wt.
Catalog Number Description
lb (kg)
3-SSDC2 Single Signature Driver Controller. Comes with one 3-SDC1 Device Card. Mounts to Local Rail. 0.5 (0.23)
3-SDDC2 Dual Signature Driver Controller. Comes with two 3-SDC1s. Mounts to Local Rail. 0.5 (0.23)
3-SDC1 Signature Device Card - upgrades a 3-SSDC2 to a 3-SDDC2. 0.25 (0.11)
4-FIL Blank EST4 filler plate (order separately when no LED or LED/Switch module is installed on the inner door). 0.1 (0.05)
3-FP Filler Plate, order separately when no LED or LED/Switch module installed. 0.1 (0.05)

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