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PN 15125:G1 ECN 02-539 Fire Alarm Control Panel MS-4412B MS-4424B Instruction Manual Document 15125 10/22/2002 Rev:...
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While a fire alarm system may lower insurance Fire Alarm System Limitations rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warn- alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a prede- ing devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification termined rate or reaches a predetermined level.
Installation Precautions Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light- of power before servicing.
• NEC Article 760 - Fire Protective Signaling Systems • Applicable Local and State Building Codes • Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction • Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document, 15384. • ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
The units are housed in a standard sheet-metal enclosure with 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) and 3/4 in. (19.05 mm) conduit knockouts available. The MS-4412B is a 110/120 VAC, 12 VDC fire alarm control panel. The MS-4424B is a 110/120 VAC, 24 VDC fire alarm control panel. The MS-4424BE is an export version that uses 220/240 VAC, 24 VDC.
Switch 1 - Tone Silence Switch 2 - Alarm Silence Switch 3 - Alarm Activate Switch 4 - System Reset Suplemental Documentation The table below lists document sources containing additional information regarding the MS-4412B and the MS-4424B: For information on... Refer to... Part Number All Features MS-4412B &...
Specifications for Remote Station Service (NFPA 72 Remote Station Fire Alarm System) Maximum load for each circuit: 10 mA. Reverse polarity output voltage: 12 or 24 VDC. Remote Alarm and Remote Trouble wiring can leave the building. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Module. Annunciator wiring is supervised for open conditions by this module. The module mounts to the main board on the J8 option connector. Specifications Maximum voltage/current, each output: 27.6 V / 8 mA. Outputs are power-limited. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Determine the number of conductors required for the devices to be employed. Pull required conductors into the box through the knockouts provided. Note: All wiring should be in accordance with the National and/or Local codes for fire alarm systems, including "Power-limited Wiring Requirements" on page 16. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Reinstall the printed circuit board as follows: Step Action Position circuit board over stand-offs on backbox and secure with four (4) phillips screws. Tighten securely. Connect transformer wires to J1 connector on circuit board. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Note: Refer to "Power-Up Procedure" on page 28 before closing AC breaker. Primary power required for the MS-4412B and MS-4424B control panel is 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 amps and for the MS-4424BE is 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 amps.
Manual Tamper Switch Pull Station IN #2 IN #3 IN #4 B+ B– B+ B– B+ B– Note: Silk screen printing on circuit board moved to bottom for clarity Figure 6 Initiating Device Circuits MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Supervision Smoke Detectors Relay (A77-716B) IN #2 IN #3 IN #4 B+ B– B+ B– B+ B– Control Panel Class B Power Circuit Initiating Device Circuit Figure 7 Typical Connection for Four-Wire Smoke Detectors MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Note: Power connected to these relay contacts must come from a power-limited supply. Power may be obtained from TB2 Terminals VU, VR or VNR, or a UL-listed power-limited power supply. Figure 10 Schematic Representation of Alarm/Trouble Coils & Contacts MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
12 or 24 VDC filtered, resettable power for four-wire smoke detectors can be obtained from these terminals. The combined current draws from the Resettable and Nonresettable outputs cannot exceed 200 mA. Figure 11 Power Terminals MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Affix the terminal identification label (provided with the module) on the back surface of the backbox, aligning it with the terminals on the module. Install Stand-offs here OPT1 OPT2 - Cut prior to installation of module OPT2 Figure 13 Module Installation - Lower Position MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
The wiring of this module must follow the requirements as specified under "Power-limited Wiring Requirements" on page 16. Remote Alarm (Power-limited) – Remote Trouble (Power-limited) – No Connection Municipal Box (Nonpower-limited) – TBL Jumper Disconnect LED Disconnect Switch Figure 14 Transmitter Module Configuration MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
• If this module is used to drive both nonpower-limited and power-limited relays that are next to each other, refer to the figure below which shows the one allowable arrangement. Power-Limited Circuit No Connection Nonpower-Limited Circuit Figure 16 Mixing Power-Limited and Nonpower-Limited Circuits MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Make wiring connections with system power off. Maximum wire impedance is 50 ohm per wiring connection. With the MS-4412B the RZA-4XF must be installed in the same room or within 20 feet (6.1 meters) of the control panel. The wiring of this module must follow the requirements as specified under "Power-limited Wiring Requirements"...
Notification Circuit(s) for 1 second. Zone Alarm LED will illuminate steadily. A Trouble condition on the Initiating Circuit under test will sound the control’s piezo and light the Zone Trouble LED. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
• The trouble LED will clear. If the trouble light does not clear, refer to Table 3, “Troubleshooting Table” on page 44. Battery Interconnect Battery Wire Cables 12 Volt 24 Volt Figure 19 Battery Connections MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Ground Fault ( ) - Yellow LED that illuminates steadily on motherboard during a ground fault EARTH condition. Micro Fail - Yellow LED that illuminates on motherboard when watchdog timer detects microprocessor failure. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
The alarm and/or trouble LED(s) will flash until the event(s) has been acknowledged (TONE or ALARM SILENCE), at which point the LED(s) will illuminate steadily. ZONE 1 Alarm LED ZONE 2 Trouble LED ZONE 3 ZONE 4 Figure 22 Zone Status LEDs MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
To select the previous zone, press the ALARM ACTIVATE switch. When disable selections are complete, release the TONE SILENCE switch. If any zone has been disabled, the trouble relay will activate and System Trouble LED will flash. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Upon activation of an initiating device, a red alarm LED will illuminate for that zone. In addition, the Alarm Relay will activate, the piezo will sound, and Notification Appliance Circuit(s) will activate. (See “Output Circuits” on page 19 for details). MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
When the AC voltage returns or increases above the brownout threshold, the green AC Power LED will illuminate. The power supply circuitry will return to primary power functions and begin to recharge the backup battery supply. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
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3. System Operation System Events Notes MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
3. The total standby current must include both the resettable (TB2 - VR terminals) and nonresettable (TB2 - VNR terminals) power. Caution must be taken to ensure that current drawn from these outputs during alarm does not exceed maximum ratings specified. Table 1 Standby Battery Current MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Batteries larger than 12 AH will require a UL-listed battery cabinet (e.g. Fire•Lite BB-17F). Select a battery with an equal or greater AH rating than the value obtained in the table above. Note: Batteries must be lead-acid type. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Station DACR. See "Universal Digital Alarm Communicator - 411UDAC" on page 39 for installation instructions for this unit. NFPA 72 - Proprietary Fire Alarm System • Potter EFT-C McCulloh Transmitter. See "Potter EFT-C McCulloh Transmitter" on page 42 for installation instructions for this unit. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
STD DACT To Common Jumper Terminal of Relay Place jumper over pins as shown when employing a DACT. This directs the control panel to transmit all trouble conditions except AC LOSS. Figure 23 DACT Connections MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
The following figure illustrates an example of Central Station/Remote Station Receiver or Protected Premises Receiving Unit reporting using a 411UDAC. The relay contacts of the MS-4412B/MS-4424B may be used to trip any dialer listed for Central Station/Remote Station services. For additional information refer to the Instruction Manual for the 411UDAC.
• Maximum loop resistance allowed for wiring from control panel to Municipal Box is 3 ohms. FIRE Municipal Box Circuit – Local Energy Municipal Box 4XTMF Transmitter Module (activated polarities shown) Figure 25 Municipal Box Connection MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
• All connections are power-limited and supervised with the exception of the reverse polarity loop. • Supervision of the loop is the responsibility of the receiver. Fire•Lite RS82-9 Remote Station Receiver – – Remote Alarm Remote Trouble 4XTMF Transmitter Module Figure 26 RS82-9 Connections MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
• Form-C Trouble relay which will automatically activate on any trouble condition. • Form-C Alarm relay programmed to activate on General Alarm. Potter EFT-C Control Panel Terminal Blocks IN #2 IN #4 IN #3 B+ B– B+ B– B+ B– Figure 27 Potter EFT-C Connections MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
The procedures should be performed as required by the local authority having jurisdiction. Refer to NFPA for further details. Troubleshooting A troubleshooting table is included on the following page which provides for symptoms, problems and their solutions. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
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Loss of main power 1. Check incoming power (TB1). System trouble LED ON Power Damaged circuit breaker 1. Replace circuit board. LED OFF Micro Fail yellow LED ON Microprocessor damaged 1. Replace circuit board. MS-4412B/MS-4424B Instruction Manual PN 15125:G1 10/22/02...
Limited Warranty The manufacturer warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service. Products are date-stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of the manufacturer is to repair or replace, at its option, free of charge for parts and labor, any part which is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service.
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