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TAGNE KAMGA LUC ROMEO
March 19, 2025
COMMENT LE PROGRAMMER
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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
To program the Mircom FA-1000 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel, configuration is done using field-programmable software. Some programming features must follow specific permitted settings to comply with standards like UL864 and CAN/ULCS527. For example:
- AC power fail delay can be set to 60, 120, or 180 minutes. - Auto signal silence timer can be set to Disabled, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes, or Auto.
Programming is performed during system configuration, detailed in section 9.1.
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FA-1000 SERIES Microprocessor-Based Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation and Operation Manual LT-600 Rev. 16.1 November 2011 For the latest compatability information visit www.mircom.com/deviceguide...
FA-1000 Series Installation and Operation Manual Contents Introduction ..........................1 About this Manual ........................ 1 About the FA-1000 ....................... 1 Contact Us ........................... 2 System Components....................... 3 Chassis ..........................3 Circuit Adder Modules......................3 Auxiliary Models ........................3 Enclosures ........................... 4 Flush Trim Rings ........................
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Appendix A: RA-1000 Remote Annunciator Panels ............. 49 RA-1000 Series ........................49 Appendix B: Device Compatibility List .................. 50 FA-1000 Series UL Listed Two-Wire Smoke Detectors ............50 FA-1000 Series UL Listed Compatible Four-Wire Smoke Detectors........53 FA-1000 Series UL Listed Compatible Signaling Devices............ 54 FA-1000 Series ULC Listed Compatible Hardwire Smoke Detectors........
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FA-1000 Fire Alarm Control Panel List of Figures and Tables Figures Figure 1 BB-1024 Flush or Surface Enclosure Installation and Dimensions ....... 6 Figure 2 BB-1072 Flush or Surface Enclosure Installation and Dimensions ....... 7 Figure 3 Main Chassis Installation ....................8 Figure 4 Expander Chassis Installation ..................
About the FA-1000 Mircom's FA-1000 Fire Alarm Control Units provide a large capacity of supervised Class A or B (Style D or B) initiating circuits and supervised Class A or B (Style Z or Y) indicating circuits. All circuits are supervised for opens and ground faults, and indicating circuits are supervised for shorts.
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FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual System Components Chassis Model Description Expander Chassis for up to 48 additional zones / circuits. DIP switches for individual circuit ECH-1048 disconnection only. For more information see Appendix C: Module Specifications and Features on page 57. Model Description Main Chassis with eight Style B / four Style D...
System Components Enclosures Model Description BB-1024 (add suffix “R” for red Surface enclosure 24 circuits enclosure) BB-1072 (add suffix “R” for Surface enclosure 72 circuits red enclosure) BB-1024 BB-1072 Flush Trim Rings Model Description FA-UNIV-TRB (add suffix Flush trim ring in Black “R”...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual FA-1000 Fire Alarm Control Panel Kits For any other sizes, etc., components are ordered separately. Model Description Expandable kit for the Canadian market. Eight Class B (or four Class A) initiating and four FA-1008KA (Class A or B) indicating circuits, Expandable to 24 circuits, six amp power supply (MCC-1024- 6Main Chassis in a BB-1024 enclosure).
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions Mechanical Installation and Dimensions Install the enclosure as shown for the BB-1024 in Figure 1, or for the BB-1072 in Figure 2 on page 7. Figure 1 BB-1024 Flush or Surface Enclosure Installation and Dimensions MATERIAL: 18GA (0.048") THICK COLD ROLLED STEEL FINISH: PAINTED “...
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions Main Chassis Installation 1. Install the main chassis in the BB-1024 backbox as shown in Figure 3 below, using the supplied hex-nuts. 2. Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure to prepare them for wiring the modules. Do not run the wires in-between the modules since this could cause a short circuit.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Main and Expander Chassis Installation 1. Install the main and expander chassis into the BB-1072 enclosure, as shown in Figure 4, using the supplied hex-nuts. 2. Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure to prepare them for wiring the modules. Do not run the wires in-between the modules since this could cause a short circuit.
Module Mounting Locations Module Mounting Locations The main chassis in a BB-1024 or BB-1072 enclosure comes pre-assembled with all power supply, main panel, and display components and boards. The expander chassis is equipped with a pre-assembled display board. The PR- 300 City Tie Module or the UDACT-300A Digital Communicator may be added on the left side, as shown in Figure 7 on page 12.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 6 BB-1072 Expansion Chassis Mounting Locations The BB-1072 enclosure with an ECH-1048 expander chassis is equipped with two long extension cables: one for the 26-pin ribbon cable (MD-575) and one for the four-wire power cable (MD-580). Circuit adder modules are installed from right to left in two tiers (back then front).
Figure 7 Circuit Adder Mounting Details Expander Chassis ECH-1048 Place continuity jumper on last board Provision for PR- Main Chassis 300 or UDACT- MCC-1024-6 or 300A MCC-1024-12 MD-580 MD-575 MD-575 MD-580 MD-579 MD-575 Long Ribbon Cable MD-579 Short Power Cable MD-580 Long Power Cable...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Module Settings Figure 8 Main Fire Alarm Module RS-485 connection FIELD WIRING TERMINALS for future expansion Connector for PR-300 Module or UDACT-300A Remove these jumpers to program Class B Connector for circuit adder modules MAIN FIRE ALARM BOARD Power connector for adder modules Factory connection to...
Module Settings Figure 9 Main Display Module (MCC-1024-6, MCC-1024-12) COMMON TEST/CONFIG COMMON ZON E ALARM TROUBLE MODE REMOTE COMMON A.C. ZON E FAILURE SUPERVISORY BATTERY/ ZON E CHARGER SYSTEM LAMP TROUBLE RESET TEST CPU FAULT ZON E GROUND FAULT FIRE AUXILIARY SIGNAL 1 DRILL...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 10 Main Display Module (MCC-1024-6S, MCC-1024-12S) On the MCC-1024-6S and MCC-1024-12S Chassis for the U.S.A. market only, the main display module appears as shown in Figure 10, below. The Disconnect DIP-switches are replaced by slide switches. COMMON TEST/CONFIG COMMON...
Module Settings Figure 12 Detection Adder Module (Model DM-1008A) Data cable to P5 of main fire Power connector to P6 of main alarm module or to previous fire alarm module or to previous adder module. adder module. Data connector for next Power connector for next adder module.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 13 Signal Adder Module (Model SGM-1004A) ZONE 4 Power connector to 1 2 3 Data cable to P5 of main P6 of main fire alarm fire alarm module or to module or to previous ZONE 3 previous adder module adder module...
Module Settings Jumpers for the Bell Cut Mode JW2: Place jumper over pins 1 and 2 for the ability to remotely silence the bells on Zone 1. JW3: Place jumper over pins 1 and 2 for the ability to remotely silence the bells on Zone 2. JW4: Place jumper over pins 1 and 2 for the ability to remotely silence the bells on Zone 3.
ALARM CONTROL PANEL Table 1 Cable Connectors and Miscellaneous Cable Connector Function Ribbon Cable for connecting to Mircom Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) RS-232C/RS-485 Connection for computer configuration. Connector for CFG-300 Configuration Tool UDACT-300A Lamp Test button Press and hold this button to test all the...
Module Settings The following table lists the user jumpers available on the UDACT-300A and their functions. Table 3 UDACT-300A List of Jumpers for Operation and Configuration JUMPER NUMBER JUMPER FUNCTIONS Normally open. Place jumper here and power down the UDACT-300A by disconnecting P1 or power down the fire alarm panel (AC and Batteries), then power back to revert to default passcode.
Bell, horn, or strobe 3.9K 1/2W ELR listed S5434 model Pull Station MP-300 manufactured by Mircom Notes: • All power limited circuits must use type FPL, FPLR, or FPLP power limited cable. • Initiating circuits are fully supervised and rated for 22 VDC, 3 mA standby, 5 mV ripple, 50 mA max alarm.
Specifications and Features on page 57. Note: • Initiating circuits in an FA-1000 Series Fire Alarm Panel must all be either Class B (Style B) or Class A (Style D). If Class A (Style D) is selected, the number of circuits is cut in half.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Relay Module (RM-1008A) Terminal Connections Wire devices to terminals as shown in Figure 21 below. For more information see Wiring Tables and Information on page 29, Appendix B: Device Compatibility List on page 50 for compatible devices, and Appendix C: Module Specifications and Features on page 57.
Field Wiring UDACT-300A Main Board Terminal Connections Wire the two telephone line devices to terminals as shown below in Figure 22 below. The UDACT-300A terminals are located on the top left hand corner of the board. If using a cellular or wireless service, use the Line 2 interface connection only.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model PR-300) Terminal Connections Wire as shown below in Figure 23 using proper wire gauges. For more information see Appendix C: Module Specifications and Features on page 57. For use in the U.S.A., the installer must add an Atlantic Scientific (Tel. 407-725-8000) Model #24544 Protective Device, or similar UL-Listed QVRG Secondary Protector, as shown.
Field Wiring Power Supply Connections The power supply is part of the main chassis. The ratings are outlined in the table below. Electrical Input Power Supply Battery Fuse on Main Model Ratings Total Current Module ¼ 120 VAC, 60 Hz / 240 VAC, Replace with 20 amp, 1 "...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Wiring Tables and Information Table 4 Wiring Table for Initiating Circuits Wire Gauge Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device (ELR) (AWG) 2990 4760 1450 7560 2300 12000 3600 19000 5800 30400 9200 Note: Maximum loop resistance should not exceed 100 Ohms. Table 5 Wiring Table for Indicating Circuits Main board SGM-1004A indicating circuits are rated for 1.7 amps each.
System Checkout System Checkout Before Turning the Power On 1. To prevent sparking, do not connect the batteries. Connect the batteries after powering the system from the main AC supply. 2. Check that all modules are installed in the proper location with the proper connections. 3.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Troubleshooting Message Description Normally when a circuit trouble occurs, its designated trouble indicator will be illuminated, as well as the Common Trouble indicator and Trouble buzzer. To correct the fault, check for open wiring on that particular circuit loop or see Circuit Trouble if the circuit disconnect switch is in the ON or CLOSED position.
Each display is supplied with laser printable labels. These labels slide into the plastic label templates on the panel.The label paper for the main display includes English and French versions (Mircom #NP-2854NP-680). Two slide-in labels are also included for single-stage and two-stage operation. For the adder display, the labels are blank...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Common Indicators Buzzer The buzzer is activated by any of the following: • Fire alarm : steady • Supervisory alarm : fast flash rate • Trouble : trouble flash rate If the buzzer turns on in response to a non-latching trouble or supervisory, it will turn off if the condition causing it to sound goes away and there is no other reason for it to be on.
Indicators, Controls, and Operation configuration mode. If the panel is left in either mode for over an hour with no operator activity, this LED will flash at the trouble flash rate. Auxiliary Disconnect LED The amber Auxiliary Disconnect LED flashes at the trouble flash rate after the Auxiliary Disconnect button is pressed.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual the panel, but it is still in the first stage) cancels the timer and turns the Acknowledge LED on steady amber. General Alarm Button (Red) If the panel is not configured for two stage operation, this button does nothing. If the panel is configured for two stage operation, pressing the General Alarm button immediately sends the panel into second stage General Alarm.
Indicators, Controls, and Operation • The Circuit Status LED turns on steady amber when the corresponding circuit is in alarm. This LED will also flash at the fast flash rate while an active circuit is being reconnected. Trouble-Only Circuit Indicators The operation of trouble-only circuit indicators applies to initiating circuits configured as trouble-only circuits.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Single Stage Operation In a single stage system, all alarm inputs are treated in a similar manner. Alarm inputs include any of the following: non-verified alarm, verified alarm, sprinkler alarm, water-flow alarm, and general alarm circuits. Any of these alarm inputs occurring when the panel is not already in alarm cause the following: •...
Indicators, Controls, and Operation • The buzzer sounds steadily • If signals have been silenced as a result of the silence button or the Auto signal silence timer, signals are resounded as they were before signal silence, the Signal Silence LED turns off, and the Auto Signal Silence timer, if configured, is restarted •...
Monitor condition occurs as a result of its activation (short-circuit), although it is supervised for trouble (open-circuit). This circuit is used for monitoring a trouble condition from an external device such as a Mircom Series 500 Audio Trouble-Only System. Both open and short circuits generate a non-latching trouble condition.
System Configuration System Configuration Introduction to Configuration Configuration of the FA-1000 Fire Alarm Control Panel is performed by a combination of configuration DIP switch settings and button presses. Circuit-related operations are correlated to their respective disconnect switches. You can access the configuration DIP switches from the main display module after removing the protective lexan cover.
System Configuration DIP Switch Function Button Position Description Number Operations (1-8) 0011 0011 Yellow Non-Silenceable Strobes Relays 0011 1000 None Show Relay Circuits Resize System 0100 0000 Yellow and Red Set Circuit Adder Module Number and Type Correlations 0100 0001 Yellow Correlation by Input Circuit 0100 0010...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Factory Default Configuration The system as shipped from the factory is configured with no adder modules, and with set defaults as outlined below: • All initiating circuits are Style B (Class B) non-verified alarms (any alarm on any initiating circuit activates all indicating circuits) •...
System Configuration 5. Set the Config DIP switch to 0100 0000 (resize system ). Wait five seconds. 6. Press the yellow and red buttons together for five seconds. Wait 10 seconds. The system is now ready for further configuration, or configuration mode may be exited if the default settings are acceptable.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual DIP Switch Position Features Description (1-8) An illuminated yellow LED indicates that the common supervisory relay will follow the Common Supervisory Relay common alarm status. If the yellow LED is off (default), the common supervisory relay will 0001 0001 Action follow the common supervisory status.
System Configuration 2. To configure circuits to be of that selected circuit type, turn on all of the desired circuit disconnect DIP switches (up position) and press the yellow button for about one second. After a short pause, the initiating circuit yellow trouble LEDs will be updated to show the new configuration.
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FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual With the factory default configuration, all outputs are configured to activate with any inputs configured as alarms. If output circuit correlations are enabled (see Configuration Features on page 44), outputs must be configured to one or more inputs to activate at all.
Walk Test Operation Notes: • The feature called “Output Circuit Correlations Enabled” must be ON for indicating circuit correlations to operate (see Configuration Features on page 44), otherwise all indicating circuits will be common alarm. This means that they will all activate with any input circuits configured as alarms. Relay circuits are always enabled for correlations.
The RA-1000 Series of remote annunciators are units with electrical modules and enclosures matching the configurations of the FA-1000 Series Fire Alarm Control Panels. For detailed information see Mircom Documents RA-1000 Manual LT-617, RAM-208 Manual LT-648, RAM-216 Manual LT-658 and MGD-32 Manual LT-847.
Appendix B: Device Compatibility List Appendix B: Device Compatibility List FA-1000 Series UL Listed Two-Wire Smoke Detectors Notes: Whether mixing different models of compatible smoke detectors or using the same model on the same circuit, total standby current of all detectors must not exceed 3 mA.
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FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Maximum # of Compatibility Identifier Rated Standby Smoke Detector Make Model / Base devices per Head / Base Current circuit Hochiki continued SLR-24/NS4-220 HD-3/HB-3 0.045mA SLR-24/HSC-220R HD-3/HB-3 0.045mA SLR-24H/NS6-220 HD-3/HB-3 0.045mA SLR-24H/NS4-220 HD-3/HB-3 0.045mA SLR-24H/HSC-220R HD-3/HB-72 0.045mA SLR-835/NS6-220...
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Appendix B: Device Compatibility List Maximum # of Compatibility Identifier Rated Standby Smoke Detector Make Model / Base devices per Head / Base Current circuit System Sensor continued 2451 / B401B A - A 0.12 mA 2451 / B406B A - A 0.12 mA 2451 / DH400 A - N/A...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual FA-1000 Series UL Listed Compatible Four-Wire Smoke Detectors Maximum # of Smoke Detector Make Model / Base devices per circuit Mircom MIR-545U MIR-545TU Sentrol-ESL 541C 541CXT 709-MV-21 709-24V-21 741U WITH 702U or 702E Base 449AT, 449C, 449CT, 449CRT, 449CST, 449CSTE, 449CSRT,...
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual FA-1000 Series ULC Listed Compatible Hardwire Smoke Detectors Notes: Whether mixing different models of compatible smoke detectors or using the same model on the same circuit, the total standby current of all detectors must not exceed 3 mA.
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Appendix B: Device Compatibility List Maximum # of Maximum # of Make & Model/Base Make & Model/Base Devices Devices SIJ-24/NS6-220 1451-A/B401B SIJ-24/NS4-220 1451-A/B406B SIJ-24/HSC-220R 2451-A/B401B SLR-24/NS6-220 2451-A/B406B SLR-24/NS4-220 1451DH/DH400A SLR-24/HSC-220R 2451-A/DH400A SLR-24H/NS6-220 1151A SLR-24H/NS4-220 2151A SLR-24H/HSC-220R C2W-BA/C2WT-BA SLR-835/NS6-220 C2WTR-B SLR-835/NS4-220 C2WTA-BA SLR-835/HSC-220R SLR-835B-2...
24VDC open alarm: 150 mA 12VDC @ 3.5 mA, 8 mA max. (shorted) System Model: FA-1000 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel Current Consumption: standby: 35 mA alarm: 300 mA System Type: Local, auxiliary (using PR-300), remote protected premises station (using PR-300 or UDACT-300A), central station protected premises (using UDACT-300A).
Appendix D: Power Supply and Battery Calculations Appendix D: Power Supply and Battery Calculations Use the form below to determine the required main chassis and secondary power supply (batteries). IMPORTANT NOTICE The main AC branch circuit connection for Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated continuous power without provision of any disconnect devices.
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual Warranty and Warning Information Warning Please Read Carefully Note to End UsersThis equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows: Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system.
Mircom shall not be liable for any delays, breakdowns, interruptions, loss, destruction, alteration or other problems in the use of a product arising our of, or caused by, the software.
Any replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. The original owner must promptly notify Mircom in writing that there is defect in material or workmanship, such written notice to be received in all events prior to expiration of the warranty period.
NOTE: Unless specific pre-authorization in writing is obtained from Mircom management, no credits will be issued for custom fabricated products or parts or for complete fire alarm system. Mircom will at its sole option, repair or replace parts under warranty. Advance replacements for such items must be purchased.
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To program the Mircom FA-1000 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel, configuration is done using field-programmable software. Some programming features must follow specific permitted settings to comply with standards like UL864 and CAN/ULCS527. For example:
- AC power fail delay can be set to 60, 120, or 180 minutes.
- Auto signal silence timer can be set to Disabled, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes, or Auto.
Programming is performed during system configuration, detailed in section 9.1.
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