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MR-2100/2200 Fire Alarm Control Unit NSTALLATION ANUAL Revision 1 Document #: LT-2000 WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be read carefully.
The MR-2100/MR-2200 includes the following features: • MR-2100: One (1) Addressable Input (SLC) circuit, Class A (Style 6) or Class B (Style 4). • MR-2200: Two (2) Addressable Input (SLC) circuits, Class A (Style 6) or Class B (Style 4).
MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual 1.4 Applications & Services This fire alarm control panel is listed for use in the following applications: • Local with networking for UL (only) installations • Auxiliary (Requires MRCTYB Reverse Polarity Municipal Box Module configured for Municipal Master Box Operation) •...
Function Relays, two Auxiliary power points, one or two Signal Line Circuits (SLCs), and communications ports for the Display Board and optional equipment. The MR-2100 Main Board has one SLC for connecting System Sensor Addressable devices. The MR-2200 Main Board has 2 SLCs. Each SLC can support 198 total devices, 99 detectors/sensors and 99 control/ monitor type devices.
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual Display Board The Display Board provides LED and LCD status annunciation, hotkeys, and keypads for message retrieval and programming. A replacement Display can be ordered under RB-MR-2201. Optional (Internal) Components NAC Expander Board - MRNC2 The NAC Expander Board provides two additional NAC output circuits.
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual DACT Module - MRDL The optional Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) module is added to the system to provide Remote Station monitoring of system alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions. Use of the DACT module requires that two telephone lines be provided for connection to the DACT.
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual MR22NTWR12 The MR22NTWR12 provides the network interface between the MR-2200 and the rest of the control units on a peer-to-peer network. This module plugs directly into the MR-2200 main board. The MR22NTWR12 version features Port 1 and Port as both RS232.
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual MR-2900 The MR-2900 is a networkable fire alarm panel with both addressable and conventional input capability. Refer to the MR-2900/MR-2920 Fire Alarm Control Unit Installation Manual. MR-2944 The MR-2944 is a network annunciator with Liquid Crystal Display and/or LED Zone display, general system status lights, and general function keys.
MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual 2.0 Technical Specifications 2.1 Electrical Specifications Table 1: AC Input Circuit / Model / Item Rating Standard Primary AC Input 1 MR2100R, MR2200R 120V, 60Hz, 1.03 A maximum 240V, 50Hz, 0.51A maximum Optional Primary AC Input 2 MR2100R, MR2200R 120V, 60Hz, 2.5 A maximum...
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual Table 3: Addressable Input (Signaling Line Circuit) Circuit / Model / Item Rating Voltage 24Vdc nominal, 27.5Vdc maximum Maximum loop length Refer to “3.5 Maximum Wiring Length for Addressable Circuits” on page 20 Maximum loop current 450mA (momentary)
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual Table 7: Communications Ports Port Rating COM1, COM2 (Secutron MR peer- 10km (33,000 feet) maximum distance to-peer network, redundant DCLR) between nodes, minimum 28 AWG wires. Pro- grammable baud rate with up to 200 panels at 1200 bps, 254 panels at 2400, 4800, and 9600 bps.
NFPA 72, or ULC-S524 and CEC Part 1 Section 32. Surface and Flush Mounting The MR-2100/MR-2200 can be mounted in either flush or surface mount installations. Before installing the MR-2100/MR-2200 Panel the following should be considered. 1. Determine a suitable location for mounting the FACP. Keep in mind that surrounding walls, fixtures, must not hinder access to internal components.
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Removing the MR-2100/MR-2200 Electronics A. Removing the Inner Door (Dead Front) 1. Remove the #6 flange nuts (Qty: 2) that lock down the inner door. Reattach the #6 flange nuts (Qty: 2) to the studs to prevent them from getting lost or discarded.
MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual 3.3 Internal Assembly • Attach AC wiring to the AC Terminal Block (see Figure 4 on page 16). Attach green ground wire to ground screw on backplate. Notes: • Do not apply power to the unit until all doors, cables and wiring are installed and inspected.
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual Minimum 1/4” separation from Reverse Polarity or Master Box (MRCTYB) wiring to all power limited wiring. Area to right of bold line is NOT power limited. MRCTYB Communications harness is routed under MRCTYB PCB and white plastic from location circled on MRCTYB to location circled on main PCB.
MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual 3.4 Wiring Power Connections The Main Control Unit requires an AC power supply. This supply is connected as shown below: Figure Power The batteries forming the Battery Pack are wired in series. The Battery Pack attaches to the two wires coming from the Power Supply Board, the black wire to the black (negative) terminal and the red wire to the red (positive) terminal.
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual The internal batteries are not used when an external battery box is used. The wires for connecting the power supply board to the batteries are supplied with the panel if a battery box is ordered at the same time.
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The recommended wiring is twisted unshielded pair. Wire capacitance and resistance will affect the allowable wire length. Consult Secutron's Applications Department for specific requirements. Maximum wire lengths are up to 10,000 ft (see Appendix). Devices will be connected as indicated in the diagram below.
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual Notification Appliance Circuit Connections Class B (Style Y) NAC This is a 2-wire Class B (Style Y) supervised signaling (notification appliance) circuit. Devices and the 10k ohm end-of-line resister will be connected as indicated in the figure below. Maximum wire lengths are shown in the Appendix.
MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual 5.0 Appendix B: Battery Calculations & Compatible Batteries 5.1 Battery Calculation Worksheet 1. Enter the number of each installed module type in the ’Quantity’ column next to the appropriate module description. 2. For each quantity entry, multiply the value in the ’Quantity’ column by the value in the ’Standby’...
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual Device Standby Total Alarm Total Device Type Qty. Current Standby Current Alarm MR-2200 mainboard w/ LCD 110mA 110mA 175mA 175mA display & primary power supply M22NTWN Network Card 50mA _____ mA 50mA 50mA MRNC2 NAC output extender...
MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual 5.2 Battery Selection Calculations 1. From previous calculations, locate total Standby Current (A) and convert to amperes. A = ________ (Note: amperes = mA ÷ 1000; µA ÷ 1,000,000; examples: 250 mA = 0.25 A; 1500 µA = 0.0015 A)
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MR-2100/MR-2200 Installation Manual breakdowns, interruptions, loss, destruction, alteration or other problems in the use of a product arising our of, or caused by, the software. Every fire is different in the amount and rate at which smoke and heat are generated. Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well.
During the warranty period, Secutron Inc. shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective product upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labor and materials. Any replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
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Products which Secutron Inc. determines to be repairable will be repaired and returned. A set fee which Secutron Inc. has predetermined and which may be revised from time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired. Products which Secutron Inc. determines not to be repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product available at that time.
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