Fire-Lite MP-24 Instruction Manual

Fire-Lite MP-24 Instruction Manual

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12 Clintonville Road, Northford, CT 06472
Instruction Manual
MP-12/24
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Document 15440
G
6/6/96
Rev:
P/N 15440:G
ECN 96-200

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  • Page 1 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, CT 06472 Instruction Manual MP-12/24 Fire Alarm Control Panel Document 15440 6/6/96 Rev: P/N 15440:G ECN 96-200...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section One: General Information ............4 Standard Features .............. 4 Section Two: Controls and Indicators ............ 5 Section Three: Technical Specifications ..........6 System Power Requirements ..........6 Detection Loop ..............6 Two-wire Smoke Detector ........... 6 Main Notification Appliance Circuits ........
  • Page 4: Section One

    Section One: General Information The MP-12/24 fire alarm control panel provides reliable fire signaling protection for small to medium sized commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. This control panel functions in accordance with the follow- ing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards: •...
  • Page 5: Section Two

    Section Two: Controls and Indicators RESET - The function of this switch is to reset the control panel and the smoke detectors provided the alarm condition has been cleared. A trouble condition is indicated while this switch is depressed. TROUBLE SILENCE - This latching, two-position switch, when pressed, will silence the pulsing audible trouble signal.
  • Page 6: Section Three: Technical Specifications

    Operation: Style Y (Class B). Notification Appliances: Use polarized, UL Listed, Notification Appliances with a minimum rated voltage range of 9-15 VDC on MP-12 and 18-30 VDC on MP-24. Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Docu- ment for a listing of compatible devices.
  • Page 7: Optional Modules

    Activation: By any zone alarm. Disconnect: By an internal service switch, off-normal switch produces audible and visual trouble signals. Remote Station Type: (MP-12) 12 VDC polarity reversal; (MP-24) 24 VDC polarity reversal. Internal Resistance of Remote Station Output: (MP-12) 112 ohms; (MP-24) 660 ohms.
  • Page 8: Section Four

    Section Four: Installation Instructions The following procedures, diagrams, and instructions should be followed closely to avoid damage to the control panel and its associated equipment. Reliability of the fire system depends upon proper installation and maintenance. Printed Circuit Board Removal Carefully unpack the system.
  • Page 9 Fire•Lite RS-82 or equivalent. Output Note 2: Both sets of contacts must either be connected to signal: MP-12, 9 to 14 VDC; MP-24, 18 to 28 VDC. a non-power limited or a power limited circuit. Sets Note 1: For wiring refer to UL power limited requirements.
  • Page 10: Field Wiring

    Field Wiring To the ground stud located on the cabinet All field wiring connections are made to the screw next to the transformer assembly. Power Limited circuit type terminal blocks, located along the edges of the Power Limited circuit PC boards, as shown in wiring diagrams. Wiring should be in accordance with National and/or Local Codes for fire alarm systems.
  • Page 11: Alarm Initiating Devices

    Power Limiting Notes Continued • For back knockouts, place the wire ties as shown in Figure 4.5. • Use a lower knockout to run the wiring for non-power limited circuits and the upper knockout for power limited circuits. Module shown connected to Module shown connected to power-limited circuit.
  • Page 12: Notification Appliance Circuits

    Notification Appliance Circuits Connect the Style Y (Class B) Notification Appliance Circuits as shown in Figure 4.3. Use only polarized UL- listed Notification Appliances listed in the Device Compatibility Document. Size wire for a maximum voltage drop of 1 VDC on 12-volt systems and 2 VDC on 24-volt systems. The following resistance table for solid copper wire at 20°...
  • Page 13: Section Five

    Section Five: Periodic Testing And Maintenance To ensure proper and reliable operation, it is recommended that system inspection and testing be scheduled monthly or as required by national and/or local fire codes. Testing should be done by a qualified services representative if a malfunction is encountered.
  • Page 14: Section Six

    Section Six: Troubleshooting Guide Detailed acceptance testing procedures are beyond the scope of this manual. Such procedures must be developed as part of the overall system installation. In each case, before the system is accepted into service, it must meet the operating criteria established by the specifying engineer and endorsed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
  • Page 15 MP-12/24 Fire Alarm Control Panel Document 15440:G 6/6/96...
  • Page 16: Appendix A: Battery Selection Guide

    5) Batteries available from Fire•Lite: – PS-1242 12 Volt, 4.2 AH. – PS-1270 12 Volt, 7.0 AH. 6) Required battery voltage is 12V for the MP-12; 24V for the MP-24. Compatible Detectors See the Device Compatibility Document (Document 15384). MP12/24 Fire Alarm Control Panel...
  • Page 17 NOTES MP-12/24 Fire Alarm Control Panel Document 15440:G 6/6/96...
  • Page 18 NOTES MP12/24 Fire Alarm Control Panel Document 15440:G 6/6/96...
  • Page 19 NOTES MP-12/24 Fire Alarm Control Panel Document 15440:G 6/6/96...
  • Page 20 ® manufacturing date-stamp control, the warranty is ® eighteen (18) months from date of original purchase by Fire-Lite 's distributor unless the installation instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period, in which case the shorter period shall apply. This warranty is void if the product is altered, repaired or ®...

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