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Honeywell FA-300 Alarm Bar User Manual

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FA-300 Alarm Bar
User's Guide
Rev. A
September 2018
P/N F05-4032-000

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  • Page 1 FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Rev. A September 2018 P/N F05-4032-000...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2018 Honeywell International...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Contents Standard Contents General Information 2.1 Key Features Physical Description Installation 4.1 Mounting the FA-300 Alarm Bar 4.2 Drilling Chart 4.3 Electrical/Control Connections 4.4 Connecting to An FMC2000 Controller Maintenance Specifications Troubleshooting 7.1 Checking FMC2000 Relay Continuity...
  • Page 4 FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using, maintaining, or servicing this product. The product will perform as designed only if it is used, maintained, and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 5 FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide WARNINGS Use only in non-hazardous locations. For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand instruction manual completely before operating or servicing. AVERTISSEMENT Utiliser uniquement en zone non-dangereuse.

  • Page 6: Standard Contents

    Integral 10-meter (33-foot) connection cable • User’s Guide • 2 General Information The FA-300 Alarm Bar works with RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and other compatible devices. It provides bright visible and loud audible notification when a controller is in alarm. Key Features •...

  • Page 7: Physical Description

    It has mounting flanges at the top and bottom with four holes that accept screws for attaching the FA-300 Alarm Bar to a wall or other flat surface. It receives all power from the controller that it is attached to, simplifying installation and maintenance.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Make sure that there is approximately 12" (30 cm) of clearance on all sides of the FA-300 Alarm Bar so that the siren’s sound is not attenuated and to ensure clear view of the four visible alarm lights.

  • Page 9: Drilling Chart

    FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Drilling Chart When mounting the FA-300 on a wall, make sure to use heavy-duty steel screws spaced as indicated below.

  • Page 10: Electrical/Control Connections

    FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Electrical/Control Connections The FA-300 Alarm Bar has a 33’ (10 m) cable with a screw-type multi-pin connector. It is designed to mate with the connector on a RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and some similar controllers that use the same connector type...

  • Page 11: Connecting To An Fmc2000 Controller

    Pin D: Power switch for amber light Pin E: Power switch for white light Pin F: Ground Note: If a second controller is not connected to the auxiliary port on the FA-300 Alarm Bar, keep the dust cap on the connector to protect the pins.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 5 Maintenance No periodic maintenance is required for the FA-300 Alarm Bar. Check occasionally that the cable is securely fastened and shows no sign of damage. Also check that the polycarbonate lenses are tightly fastened to the bases of the strobe lights and have no cracks.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 6 Specifications Size 9.45" x 26.98" x 8.52" (66 cm x 24 cm x 31.65 cm), including siren horn Weight 16.35 lbs (7.42 kg), including cable Enclosure Stainless steel light bases with material polycarbonate lens covers;...
  • Page 14 FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Special Servicing Note If the instrument needs to be serviced, contact either: The Honeywell distributor from whom the instrument was purchased; they will return the instrument on your behalf. The Honeywell RAE SystemsTechnical Service Department. Before returning the instrument for service or repair, obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number for proper tracking of your equipment.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Reasons: Wiring problem. Siren inoperative Alarm level set too low at controller. Solutions: Make sure cable is connected to controller. Make sure cable is not damaged. Check siren horn for obstruction.

  • Page 16: Checking Fmc2000 Relay Continuity

    (NO) and normally closed (NC) terminal. If you think the wiring to the FA-300 Alarm Bar is correct and that the FA-300 Alarm Bar is in working order, but that an alarm signal is not being passed to it, check the relays in the FMC2000 controller.
  • Page 17 FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 3. In the Relay Diagnostic menu, toggle the relay by pressing the keypad’s corresponding key (1, 2, 3, 4. 5). 4. Touch the probes to the NC and COM terminals on the relay block. 5. Again, toggle the relay by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad.
  • Page 18 FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Note: Make sure the jumpers (marked JP for each of the five relays) are in place on the printed circuit board that includes the five alarm relay connection blocks in the FMC2000. If any of the jumpers is missing, the relay is in “dry contact”...

  • Page 19: For More Information

    FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide For more information www.honeywellanalytics.com www.raesystems.com Americas Europe, Middle East, Africa Honeywell Analytics Distribution Life Safety Distribution GmbH Inc. Tel: 00800 333 222 44 (Freephone number) Tel: +41 44 943 4380 (Alternative number) Tel: +1 847 955 8200...

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