• Multi-Loop Scale: Supports 1 to 6 Class A SLC loops managing up to 1,452 intelligent addressable points (242 devices per loop)
• Interactive Color Display: 7.0-inch 800×480 capacitive color touchscreen paired with a responsive Linux-driven graphical interface
• Life-Safety Certification: Fully listed and certified under UL 864 10th Edition and NFPA 72 standards for high-demand facilities
• Hardware Redundancy: Optional dual-CPU failover architecture via secondary MP-401 processor card for uninterrupted system integrity
• High-Capacity Logging: Massive non-volatile memory storing up to 100,000 chronological fire alarms, supervisory, and trouble events
• Flexible Power & NACs: Two Class B notification circuits delivering 2.5A @ 24 VDC total load with configurable auxiliary (AUX) power output
• Enterprise Integration: Embedded BACnet protocol with expansion options for Modbus, Class A CAN Bus, and Fiber-Optic networking up to 250 nodes
The GST GST-IFP4M Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel is a flagship, high-capacity intelligent life-safety workstation engineered by GST (Carrier) for medium to large-scale commercial, institutinal, and industrial facilities. Powered by a high-speed ARM Cortex processing core running an embedded Linux OS, the GST GST-IFP4M provides intuitive control through an interactive 7.0-inch color capacitive touchscreen. Certified in strict compliance with the rigorous UL 864 10th Edition and NFPA 72 life-safety standards, the GST GST-IFP4M supports up to 6 Class A SLC loops (1,452 addressable points), dual-CPU redundancy, and comprehensive building automation integration via BACnet and Modbus.
| Product Model | GST GST-IFP4M Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10106176 (Grey Cabinet) / 10106178 (Red Cabinet) |
| Brand Portfolio | GST (Carrier) |
| Regulatory Standards | UL 864 10th Edition Listed (Signaling Fire Alarm Equipment 47BP); NFPA 72 Compliant |
| Primary AC Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Input Current: 3.0A @ 120 VAC / 1.5A @ 220 VAC) |
| Operating Loop Voltage | 24 VDC Nominal (Power Limited; Max Line Resistance: 18 Ω per line) |
| Standby Battery Power | Internal enclosure houses two 12V / 38 Ah SLA batteries (Expandable up to 65 Ah with external box) |
| Loop Capacity & Scalability | 1 to 6 Class A Loops (Expandable via LC-401 Single or LC-402 Dual Loop Cards) |
| Device Address Capacity | 242 addressable points per loop (Total capacity: up to 1,452 addressable points) |
| Operator Interface Display | 7.0-inch Color TFT Capacitive Touch Screen (800 × 480 Resolution) |
| CPU Redundancy Option | Supports dual-processor hot-standby redundancy via secondary MP-401 CPU card |
| Notification Circuits (NAC) | 2 Power-Limited Class B NACs; 24 VDC / 2.5A total maximum load (NAC2 configurable as AUX) |
| System Relay Outputs | 5 Form-C relays (2.0A @ 30 VDC): 3 Fixed (Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory) + 2 User Programmable |
| Monitored Input Ports | 1 User-defined non-monitored dry-contact interface input |
| Event History Storage | Non-volatile event memory storing up to 100,000 individual system event records |
| Thermal Event Printer | Built-in front-panel ASCII thermal printer plus USB external printer interface |
| Network Expansion Topology | Up to 250 panels via Class A CAN (P-9966A), Fiber-Optic (P-9983), or TCP/IP Ethernet |
| BMS / SCADA Integration | Native on-board BACnet support; Modbus interface supported via optional P-9956 card |
| Enclosure & Protection | Mild steel cabinet with lockable glass door; IP30 rated for indoor vertical mounting |
| Operating Environment | 0°C to +49°C (32°F to 120°F), ≤ 93% Relative Humidity non-condensing |
| Cabinet Dimensions (HWD) | 516 mm (W) × 840 mm (H) × 180 mm (D) |
Verify loop line resistance parameters, fiber network topologies, and notification appliance voltage calculations in accordance with NFPA 72 codes and UL Life Safety Equipment Standards before completing final site commissioning for your GST GST-IFP4M master station.
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The processing architecture of the GST GST-IFP4M combines high computational speed with robust system stability. Utilizing an ARM Cortex processor backed by an embedded Linux operating system, the panel evaluates hundreds of analog sensor inputs simultaneously. The high-resolution 7-inch color capacitive touchscreen provides operators with interactive device status graphics, multi-language navigation, and immediate access to point-level diagnostic curves. For mission-critical campuses and data centers, the panel supports an optional secondary MP-401 CPU card to deliver hot-standby processor redundancy.
Commissioning and routine life-safety servicing are enhanced through advanced diagnostic utilities. The GST GST-IFP4M stores up to 100,000 chronological event records in non-volatile memory and supports USB project database uploads, firmware flashing, and hardware dongle encryption. Standard testing workflows benefit from one-person audible/silent Walk Test modes, Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) verification per point, and integrated Voice Alarm System (EVAC) communication over dedicated RS232 protocols.
Q1: What is the maximum addressable device capacity of the GST GST-IFP4M control panel?
A: The GST GST-IFP4M supports from 1 to 6 Class A SLC loops. With each loop handling up to 242 addressable devices, the maximum capacity of a single panel reaches 1,452 addressable points.
Q2: What regulatory standards and certifications does the GST GST-IFP4M hold?
A: The panel is UL Listed under UL 864 10th Edition (Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems) and fully complies with NFPA 72 life-safety requirements.
Q3: How does the CPU redundancy feature operate on the GST GST-IFP4M?
A: By installing a secondary MP-401 CPU card in the motherboard redundancy slot, the system maintains a live mirror of all operating logic, executing seamless automatic failover if the primary processor encounters a fault.
Q4: Can the GST GST-IFP4M integrate directly with Building Management Systems (BMS)?
A: Yes. The GST GST-IFP4M features native built-in BACnet protocol support and can also be equipped with an optional P-9956-Modbus communication card for open Modbus automation networks.
Q5: What are the output ratings for the on-board notification appliance circuits (NAC)?
A: The panel provides 2 Power-Limited Class B NAC outputs with a combined maximum current rating of 2.5A @ 24 VDC. The second NAC output can also be programmed as a 24 VDC auxiliary (AUX) power supply.
Q6: How many control panels can be networked together in a large facility?
A: Using Class A CAN Bus network cards (P-9966A) or fiber-optic modules (P-9983), up to 250 GST GST-IFP4M panels can be networked together in distributed campus configurations.
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