Microm RAM-216 Manual

Microm RAM-216 Manual

Remote multiplex annunciator panel

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RAM-216
Remote Multiplex Annunciator Panel
A.C.
ON
BUZZER
SILENCE
LAMP
TEST
Wiring and Installation Manual
COMMON
SIGNAL
TROUBLE
SILENCED
SIGNAL
SILENCE
SYSTEM
RESET
LT-658 Rev. 8
May 2023

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  • Page 1 RAM-216 Remote Multiplex Annunciator Panel A.C. COMMON SIGNAL TROUBLE SILENCED BUZZER SIGNAL SILENCE SILENCE LAMP SYSTEM TEST RESET LT-658 Rev. 8 Wiring and Installation Manual May 2023...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Installation Instructions Controls and Displays ....................Wiring Instructions DIP Switch Settings Jumper Selection ......................Specifications and Features Enclosure ........................Electrical Specifications ....................Current Drain for Battery Calculations ................Environmental Specifications ..................Warranty and Warning Information...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Mircom’s RAM-216 Annunciator is a 16-circuit annunciator for use with Mircom’s FA-200, FA-300, FR-320, FX-350, FA-1000 and FX-2000 Series Fire Alarm Control Panels. Annunciators mount into standard four-gang electrical boxes, and may not be expanded. Control access is by a keyswitch. Each circuit indicator is a bi-colour LED that is automatically configured to match the fire alarm control panel configuration.
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    Note: No suffix R is for white door. Suffix R is for red door. Suffix S is for stainless steel door. Backbox is always black. Secure with #6-32 screws CH-001579 Paper labels Clear lexan Figure 1 Secure RAM-216 to CH-001579...
  • Page 5: Controls And Displays

    Indicating and relay circuits are not remotely displayed. For more details, refer to the manual of the fire alarm control panel that the annunciator will be connected to. The RAM-216 has a keyswitch to enable the four slide-switch controls. The key should be appropriately secured. Controls and Displays For precise definitions of control &...
  • Page 6: Wiring Instructions

    Wiring Instructions The RS-485 Wiring to the RAM-216 Module is recommended to be 24 VDC POWER TO 24 VDC twisted shielded pair as NEXT ANNUNCIATOR OUTPUT shown in the diagram. The wire gauge may be: 24 VDC 24 VDC POWER FROM FIRE ALARM CONTROL...
  • Page 7 Table 3 Maximum Wiring Run to Last Annunciator Total Maximum Maximum Loop Current for all Resistance 18AWG 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG Annunciators Amperes Ohms 0.12 1180 1850 3000 4250 1296 0.30 1200 1900 0.60 0.90 1.20 1.50 1.70...
  • Page 8: Dip Switch Settings

    DIP Switch Settings Each annunciator needs to be assigned a unique, sequential address via DIP switches SW1- 1, SW1-2, and SW1-3. DIP switch SW1-4 is used to allow disabling of some front panel slide switches. SW1-1 Address A0 Three digit address of the annunciator (address SW1-2 Address A1 range 1 to 7 inclusive)
  • Page 9: Specifications And Features

    Specifications and Features Enclosure • A standard 4-gang electrical box is used. Electrical Specifications • 24 VDC nominal voltage • Slide-switch controls, LED indicators, and keyswitch to enable controls. • Local buzzer, indicators (ac-on, common trouble, signal silence), and controls (system reset, lamp test, buzzer silence, signal silence).
  • Page 10: Warranty And Warning Information

    Warranty and Warning Information WARNING! Please read this document CAREFULLY, as it contains important warnings, life-safety, and practical information about all products manufactured by the Mircom Group of Companies, including Mircom and Secutron branded products, which shall include without limitation all fire alarm, nurse call, building automation and access control and card access products (hereinafter individually or collectively, as applicable, referred to as “Mircom System”).
  • Page 11 The testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indicating devices and any other operational devices that are part of the system. NOTE TO USERS: All Mircom Systems have been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. However, there are circumstances where they may not provide protection.
  • Page 12 13. Wireless Devices Placement Proximity. Moreover all wireless devices must be a minimum and maximum distance away from large metal objects, such as refrigerators. You are required to consult the specific Mircom System manual and application guide for any maximum distances required between devices and suggested placement of wireless devices for optimal functioning.
  • Page 13 CANADA - Main Office U.S.A © Mircom 2023 25 Interchange Way 4575 Witmer Industrial Estates Printed in Canada Subject to change without prior notice Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3 Niagara Falls, NY 14305 Tel: (905) 660-4655 Tel: (905) 660-4655 www.mircom.com (888) 660-4655 (888) 660-4655 Fax: (905) 660-4113 Fax: (905) 660-4113...

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