Alarms to generate false alarms. With interconnected smoke/heat/CO Alarms, when one Alarm senses smoke / heat /CO, all Alarms will sound. The FAC20 is a three button Alarm Controller intended to provide the occupant with a full control over a hardwired interconnected Alarm system.
Instruction Manual FAC20 Rev 0 Overview The front display / control and rear view of FAC20 are shown in the Figure 1 below. Locate Button /Indicator Silence Button /Indicator Test Button /Indicator Front View Rear View Figure 1 Fire Alarm Controller front and rear view...
The FAC20 is designed to be permanently mounted and connected to the Alarms mains power circuit. • The FAC20 is designed to suit a standard wall box or can be flush mounted on a gyprock wall. The controller must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. •...
2. Select the nearest Alarm to FAC20 and run active (L), neutral (N) and interconnect (I) to where FAC20 is mounted. 3. Remove the first plug in FAC20 and terminate the incoming three wires L, N & I into the plug as shown in Figure 4, page 7.
The interconnect wire must be treated as a mains powered conductor. It should be suitably rated and double insulated. Earthing of the FAC20 controller is not required. Up to 2 x FAC20 can be connected in the same Alarm circuit, provided all the alarms are EIB3000 series.
Instruction Manual FAC20 Rev 0 Operation Brooks recommend frequent testing of the system to ensure its continued and safe operation. The following are guidelines for testing the alarm controller: • After the system is installed. • Once monthly thereafter. •...
Figure 6 FAC20 Alarm Locate 2. If the “TEST” LED is flashing RED, it means the source of alarm is from the external alarm trigger e.g. sprinkler, panic, etc. connected to this FAC20. The FAC20 cannot control the alarm condition generated by external input.
The “SILENCE” LED will turn on RED for 10 minutes to indicate the source Alarm(s) will be silenced for 10 minutes. The silence condition of the Alarms and FAC20 will timeout automatically after the 10 minutes. If any alarm re-activates, the sequence will be repeated. Check the Alarms and replace if required.
Figure 10 Wiring fault of the external trigger 2. If the “SILENCE” LED is steady ON yellow Figure 11 below, a firmware corruption is detected in the FAC20. The unit needs to be replaced. Figure 11 Firmware fault of FAC20...
If the product has any defect due to faulty workmanship or material it is to be returned to Brooks freight paid. Brooks will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the item free of charge. On returning the complete product, proof of purchase will be required, all accessories MUST be returned.
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