Section 1; General Description; About The Fa2000C; Features - First Alert FA2000C Installation And Setup Manual

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About the FA2000C

The First Alert FA2000C is a fire alarm control/communicator that supports 5 style B (for further explanation of style B,
refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Chapter 3: Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems) hardwired zones. It
may be used as a slave Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) providing central station or remote station
service for a listed Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). It may also be used as a stand-alone non-coded local, central
station or remote station control.

Features

Hardwire Zones
Provides 5 style B hardwire zones
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Supports up to 16 2-wire smoke detectors each on zone 5
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Provides 300 – 500ms response time
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• Supports 4-wire smoke detectors on any zone (power to these should be supplied from the control's auxiliary relay
power output)
Remote Keypads
The following keypads may be used:
Fixed-Word Keypads: FA260
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• Alpha Keypad: FA570KP
When used as a DACT only, a keypad is not required, but may be used to provide supplementary status
annunciation.
When used as a control, optional keypads may be used in conjunction with the control panel's LED indicators
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and SILENCE/RESET button. If used, one optional keypad must be mounted within 3 feet of the control with the
wiring run in conduit.
User Codes (for use with remote keypads)
• 1 Installer code for entire system (user 1– intended for use by installer)
5 Secondary user codes (users 2–6; user 2 intended for use by principle end user)
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Backup Dialer
Has built-in backup dialer for connecting to a second supervised telephone line.
Bell Output
Provides one 12VDC (nominal), 1A output, which may be configured for Style Y (for further explanation of style Y, refer
to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Chapter 3: Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems), EOLR supervision (for use
with polarized alarm sounding devices) or for no supervision (no EOLR used).
Auxiliary Relay
Provides a built-in 12V wet or dry (jumper selectable) "Form C" relay which can be used for one of the following:
Alarm activation on selected zones, silenced by User Code + [OFF]
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• Trouble/Supervisory activation
4-wire smoke detector reset
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• Battery saving feature (disconnects power from non-critical loads 4 hours after AC power loss)
Alarm activation on selected zones, silenced by Code + [#] + [67] (can be used for elevator recall)
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General Description

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