• Single-Channel Input Interfacing: Advanced micro-circuit layout engineered to monitor normally open, volt-free auxiliary contacts
• Automated Soft Addressing: Native software discovery maps individual logical device numbers programmatically to lower on-site setup labor
• Integral Short Circuit Isolation: Built-in loop line isolator automatically separates wiring branch faults locally to guard network operation
• Full Line Fault Supervision: Intelligent micro-electronics actively detect open circuit breaks, short circuits, and localized ground faults
• Multi-System Status Integration: Excellent hardware match for tracking sprinkler system flow switches and auxiliary fire or fault panels
• Non-Fire Asset Logging: Programmed to capture real-time tracking signals from generator start-ups, flow valves, and closed fire doors
• Ultra-Compact Engineering Footprint: Minimized spatial dimensions allow for seamless internal installation inside third-party enclosures
• Scalable Enclosure Clustering: Casing layout enables up to 3 individual micro interfaces to sit cleanly inside one empty ULBU box unit
• High Wire Capacity Terminals: Built-in captive terminal blocks safely lock down heavy field wiring paths up to a maximum size of 12 AWG
• Premium Code Protection: Certified and listed under strict UL 864 9th Edition provisions governing protective fire signaling controls
The Cooper ULMCIM intelligent addressable micro single channel input module represents an advanced life-safety engineering solution designed to bring critical third-party system data onto your main addressable loop. Engineered to provide high-speed, reliable status tracking inside commercial towers, hospital centers, industrial complexes, and integrated automated facilities, this ultra-compact module provides seamless electronic interfacing between your fire command network and external facility infrastructure.
By delivering native software-driven soft-addressing functionality, the high-performance Cooper ULMCIM eliminates traditional technical configuration bottlenecks. The master panel automatically discovers, numbers, and maps the device during initialization loops, completely removing the setup time and configuration mistakes associated with older mechanical binary dip-switches.
The versatile Cooper ULMCIM is optimized for applications requiring continuous monitoring of a set of normally open, volt-free contacts. This makes it an ideal engineering match for capturing fire signals from auxiliary control panels, tracking main sprinkler system water flow switches, verifying generator start-up states, tracking flow valve positions, and ensuring fire doors are fully closed during an evacuation event.
Every component of the compact Cooper ULMCIM is designed for long-term project reliability. Outfitted with an integrated short circuit line isolator, the module separates wire line damage locally to prevent a localized hardware failure from taking downstream loop devices offline. Its miniature form factor fits comfortably into external machinery cabinets or a shared, space-saving micro module cluster box, giving system designers maximum flexibility when planning distributed building architectures.
Verify precise technical waveform parameters, alarm current draw limits, and detailed wiring diagrams in the official manufacturer submittal document: eaton-fire-addressable-micromodules-ulmcim-datasheet.pdf. You can cross-verify all international design safety compliance registries directly through the official UL Product iQ Directory.
| Property | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | Eaton Cooper |
| Catalog Model Number | ULMCIM (Micro Single Channel Input Unit) |
| Global Factory Order Reference | 400013FIRE-0049X |
| Industry Safety Certifications | UL 864 Listed (Control Units and Accessories) |
| Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) Type | Style 7, Class A, Supervised, Power Limited Addressable Loop |
| SLC Loop Standby Current | 332 µA nominal circuit tracking pull |
| Initiating Circuit Class Type | Class B, Style C, Supervised, Power Limited Input Line |
| Input Pulsed Operating Voltage | 8.4Vpp (Pulsed regularly every 1 second interval) |
| Maximum Initiating Line Current | 1.2 mA input circuit active draw threshold |
| Trigger Resistor Requirement | 5.6 kΩ Resistance matching values |
| End of Line (EOL) Resistor | 22 kΩ Coded supervision line resistor component |
| Terminal Block Wire Gauge | Accepts solid copper conductors up to 12 AWG Maximum size |
| Maximum Loop Line Impedance | 16 Ohms structural loop path limits |
| Ingress Protection Seal Rating | IP40 Casing structural protection index |
| Operating Temperature Environment | 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C) max indoor boundaries |
| Relative Humidity Tolerances | 0% to 93% RH non-condensing moisture boundaries |
| Micro Chassis Size (H x W x D) | 65 mm Height x 35 mm Width x 18.5 mm Depth profile dimensions |
| Net Physical Hardware Weight | 0.05 kg minimal mass profile weight |
Q1: What is the primary purpose of the Cooper ULMCIM micro input interface?
A: The module acts as an addressable translator for external equipment. It allows the main fire alarm panel to monitor normally open, volt-free contacts from third-party hardware such as sprinkler switches, ventilation dampers, pump systems, and auxiliary fault monitors.
Q2: Why must the 22kΩ end-of-line resistor always be installed on the module input?
A: The end-of-line resistor is mandatory to complete the supervision circuit. It allows the micro module to continuously monitor your field wiring paths, instantly reporting open circuits, line breaks, or short-circuit wiring faults to the control panel, even if the input channel is currently unmapped.
Q3: What is the operational difference between the ULMCIM and the ULMCIM-C hardware variant?
A: While the standard model configures as a generic addressable input device, the ULMCIM-C variant is optimized to interface directly with fire alarm pull stations. The panel recognizes the sounder module variant as a distinct call-point, allowing up to 200 units to be mapped across a single data loop configuration.
Q4: Do I need to manually configure binary address switches on this input module?
A: No. The device utilizes advanced electronic soft-addressing algorithms. The central fire control hub automatically discovers and catalogs the module, completely avoiding physical addressing errors during commissioning loops.
Q5: Can I mount multiple micro interfaces inside the same enclosure space?
A: Yes, absolutely. Thanks to their minimized dimensions, fire system integrators can stack up to three independent micro input or output modules together within a single, empty ULBU micro module surface box housing footprint.
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