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FA-262
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Installation and Operator's Manual
Advanced Life Safety Solutions
LT-2015MIR Rev. 1
Frbruary 2008

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  • Page 1 Advanced Life Safety Solutions FA-262 Fire Alarm Control Panel LT-2015MIR Rev. 1 Installation and Operator’s Manual Frbruary 2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4 System Verification ....................... 2 1.5 Standby Power ......................2 1.6 Battery Maintenance ..................... 2 2.0 Preparing to Install the FA-262 Fire Panel ..............3 2.1 Unpacking the FA-262 ....................3 2.2 Optional Accessories ....................3 2.3 FA-262 Overview ......................4 2.4 Planning Your Installation .....................
  • Page 4 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 9.0 Appendix: Table of Compatible Smoke Detectors ............33 9.1 Smoke Detector Bases ....................35 9.2 Compatible 4-Wire Smoke Detectors ................35 9.3 Compatible Horns/Strobes .................... 36 FCC Compliance Statement ....................38 Warranty & Warning Information ..................39...
  • Page 5 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual List of Figures Figure 1: FA-262 cabinet with door closed ................4 Figure 2: FA-262 display and controls ................4 Figure 3: FA-262 Cabinet Overview ..................4 Figure 4: Zone Label Insert ....................4 Figure 5: Panel Assembly and Modules Locations ............. 8 Figure 6: Mounting Dimensions ..................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.2 Codes, Standards and Installation Requirements Relevant codes and standards The FA-262 fire alarm control panel is designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 72, 2002 edition, UL 864 Rev 9, Control Units for Fire Protective Systems, and in Canada, CAN/ULC-S527-99, Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems.

  • Page 8: Technical Support And General Information

    1.5 Standby Power The FA-262 provides standby battery support for lead-acid rechargeable batteries. The required capacity of the standby batteries must be calculated using the charts and tables within this manual for the period as required by national or local codes and standards. Even though the calculation table within this manual includes a safety margin, lead-acid batteries commonly used for standby can have variable capacity as a result of age and ambient conditions.

  • Page 9: Preparing To Install The Fa-262 Fire Panel

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 2.0 Preparing to Install the FA-262 Fire Panel 2.1 Unpacking the FA-262 The basic FA-262 package includes the following components: •Cabinet with hinged door •Display and control plate c/w display and control printed circuit board.

  • Page 10: Fa-262 Overview

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 2.3 FA-262 Overview FAULT Figure 1: FA-262 cabinet with door closed Figure 2: FA-262 display and controls Note: Use Security Screw(SPAENAUR #381-064) provided to meet UL 864 Rev 9 requirement Figure 3: FA-262 Cabinet Overview Zone Label Insert A zone label insert is installed in the zone window area.

  • Page 11: Planning Your Installation

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 2.4 Planning Your Installation This system should be installed and serviced by qualified fire alarm installation professionals. Note: As a minimum, the following points should be considered to ensure that the installation will be successful and proceed without delay.

  • Page 12: Module Current Ratings

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 2.6 Module Current Ratings Max. Alarm Standby Current Alarm Current Module Current (mA) (mA) DC (mA) DC FA-262Control panel 425(*) RTI-265 Remote trouble indicator RAM-265 R.T.I. and remote 5 20(*) zone annunciator UDACT-286 DACT RM-263 Relay module(**) *Current noted assumes ONE initiating zone is in alarm.

  • Page 13: Calculation For Standby Battery Requirement

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 2.8 Calculation for Standby Battery Requirement Total Total Alarm Current per Number Step Device Standby Current device (mA) of device Current (mA) (mA) Standby: = 90 FA-262 Alarm: Standby: Zone 1 Alarm: Standby: Zone 2...

  • Page 14: Installing The Fa-262 Fire Panel

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 3.0 Installing the FA-262 Fire Panel 3.1 Environmental Specifications Consider the following conditions when selecting a mounting location for the FA-262 panel: •Operating temperature: 32°F to 122°F / 0°C to 50°C •Humidity: 95% RH non-condensing •Close to a source of unswitched AC power...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Fa-262

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 3.3 Mounting the FA-262 Figure 6: Mounting Dimensions Dimensions in inches Figure 7: Knockout Locations...

  • Page 16: Wiring The Fa-262

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 4.0 Wiring the FA-262 4.1 Wiring Specifications Figure 8: FA-262 Terminal Descriptions Terminal Description Label Notification Appliance Circuit # 1 24 V , Full-Wave Rectified voltage, 1.5 Amps max. NAC 1 Programmable as Steady or Temporal output on alarm.

  • Page 17: Figure 9: Connecting 2-Wire Alarm Initiating Devices

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Terminal Description Label Common Alarm relay, Normally Closed contact The Common Alarm relay is normally de-energized. ALM NC Contact is shown in the de-energized state. Contacts are rated 30 V , 2 Amps max. Zone 1 positive input...

  • Page 18: Connecting Nac Devices (Class 'A' And Class 'B')

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Figure 10: Connecting 4-Wire Smoke Detectors 1. Program as zone type 01, instant alarm. 2. Maximum total loop wire resistance is 100 ohms. Zone Wiring Chart: Wire Distance Distance (Gauge) (feet) (meters) 7,690 2,345 Maximum loop resistance is...

  • Page 19: Figure 13: Connecting Batteries

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual NAC Wiring Chart Maximu Maximu 18-Awg 16-Awg 14-Awg 12-Awg m Total Wire Wire Wire Wire Loop Current (ohms) 8.00 0.25 1,538 2,500 5.00 0.50 1,250 2.70 0.75 2.00 1.00 1.60 1.25 1.30 1.50 Note: This chart is based on a minimum source voltage of 22 volts and a maximum line loss of 2 volts thus leaving a minimum of 20 volts at the last notification appliance.

  • Page 20: Figure 15: Connecting The Alarm And Trouble Relays

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Figure 15: Connecting the Alarm and Trouble Relays Figure 16: Connecting Optional Devices See installation sheets for the remote devices for detailed wiring and address setup. 1. Maximum of 4 MR-2605-T per panel. 2. Maximum of 4 MR-2605-AT per panel.
  • Page 21 MR-2605-AT Mounted inside control panel. See diagram in “3.3 MR-2806 Mounting the FA-262” on page 9. 1. Do not run the Secur-bus adjacent to sources of high transient noise such as AC wiring, tele- phone cable bundles or computer wiring.

  • Page 22: Panel Operation

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 5.0 Panel Operation 5.1 Operating Sequences This section describes how the panel functions under various conditions. The choices you make in panel programming will also affect how the panel operates. Please see for information on how to program the panel, and descriptions of each of the programming options.

  • Page 23: Supervisory Zone Alarms

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 5.4 Supervisory Zone Alarms When an alarm occurs on a supervisory zone (type 04), the corresponding zone supervisory LED begins flashing. The common supervisory LED and supervisory relay (supervisory relay is optional) turn on steady, and the buzzer turns on steady.
  • Page 24 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual System Troubles Common Trouble System faults Trouble Buzzer Other Indicators Relay sounds ½ Alarm zone open circuit – loss Zone trouble LED turns on second on/ deactivates of EOLR turns on steady sounds ½ NAC1 or NAC2...

  • Page 25: System Reset Operation

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 5.6 System Reset Operation To reset the system, press the ‘Reset System’ button. The panel will remove all power from the zones and the switched auxiliary relay for 10 seconds. During this 10 second period, the buzzer will beep twice every 2 seconds.

  • Page 26: Walk Test (Installer Function Only)

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 5.8 Walk Test (Installer function only) To do a walk test, all zone alarms, troubles and relays must be in their normal state. You can program the walk test to be either audible or silent (see “Audible Walk Test” on page 26).

  • Page 27: Nac Operation

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 5.9 NAC operation See also “NAC Temporal/Steady Programming - Section 1 (‘NAC1’ LED on steady)” on page 25, and “NAC Auto-silence and Strobe Programming - Section 2 (‘NAC2’ LED on steady)” on page 25 for more information.

  • Page 28: Programming The Fa-265 System

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 6.0 Programming the System FA-265 6.1 How to Program the FA-265 You can program the panel using the controls and indicator LEDs. There are no DIP switches to set for programming. Once programmed, the operating modes selected are maintained in non-volatile memory that will retain the programmed information even if all power is removed from the panel.
  • Page 29 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual When you first enter programming mode, the panel will be at zone programming (section 0). Each programming section has one or more programming sub-sections (e.g. section 0 has sub-sections for zones 1 through 5). Use the Silence Trouble and Silence Alarm buttons to enter your programming choices: 1.

  • Page 30: Programming Section Descriptions

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 6.2 Programming Section Descriptions Zone Programming (Section 0) In this zone programming section, the panel uses the zone alarm, supervisory, and trouble LEDs to indicate the programming as follows: FAULT Zone type 00 – Null zone (Not used) The zone is not used.
  • Page 31 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual NAC Temporal/Steady Programming - Section 1 (‘NAC1’ LED on steady) You can individually program both NAC1 and NAC2 to sound in either a temporal or steady pattern. By default, both NAC outputs are programmed as steady.
  • Page 32 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Silence Inhibit and Walk Test Programming - Section 3 (‘Battery’ LED on steady) Signal Silence Inhibit Timer If the Signal Silence Inhibit Timer is enabled, when the first alarm is activated, the panel will begin a 60 second countdown. During this 60 seconds, users will not be able to turn off the NACs by pressing the Silence Alarm button.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Event Buffer

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 50/60 Hz Option - Section 5 (‘Signals Silence’ LED on steady) 50/60 Hz Option Reset Section Programming (All common trouble LEDs flashing) To Enter this Programming Section 1. Enter the installer programming mode, section 0 2.
  • Page 34 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Event Buffer Table Display Event Steady Common Alarm LED Null Event Flashing Zone X Alarm LED Verified Zone X Alarm Steady Zone X Alarm LED Verified Zone X Alarm Restore Flashing Zone X Alarm LED and Flashing Zone X...

  • Page 35: Startup Of The Fa-265

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 7.0 Startup of the FA-265 7.1 Prior to power up •Verify that all field wiring is free of shorts, opens and grounds and that end-of-line devices are connected and are the proper value. •Verify that all modules and internal cables are properly seated in their location.

  • Page 36: Programming Worksheets

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 8.0 Programming Worksheets 8.1 Entering Programming Mode Please see “6.0 Programming the FA-265 System” on page 22 for complete instructions. All zone alarms must be reset prior to entering the programming mode. While the panel is in the Note: programming mode, the annunciators will show a trouble condition.

  • Page 37: Zone Programming (Section 0)

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 8.2 Zone Programming (Section 0) Program each of the zones as one of the following types. (See “Zone Programming (Section 0)” on page 24.) Record your programming choices in the table below. ZONE Type Zone...

  • Page 38: Silence Inhibit And Walk Test Programming (Section 3)

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 8.5 Silence Inhibit and Walk Test Programming (Section 3) Please see “Silence Inhibit and Walk Test Programming - Section 3 (‘Battery’ LED on steady)” on page 26. Settings ZONE ALARM Programming Section LED On Signal Silence Inhibit Timer...

  • Page 39: Appendix: Table Of Compatible Smoke Detectors

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 9.0 Appendix: Table of Compatible Smoke Detectors Max. # Panel Manufacture Model Base Detector Model Base Description Ionization type 1400/ System Sensor smoke, 2-wire 1400A 12/24V Plug-in – B401 System Sensor 1451 Ionization type B401B...
  • Page 40 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Max. # Panel Manufacture Model Base Detector Model Base Description Photoelectric, System 2112/24T 12/24V Sensor terminal strip B401 Plug-in – High 4451HT System B401B Temp Heat Sensor 4451HTA 88°C (190°F) DH400 B401 Plug-in – Fixed...

  • Page 41: Smoke Detector Bases

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 9.1 Smoke Detector Bases Max. # Manufacture Base Model Description Detectors System B401 2-wire standard base, 4”, 12/24V Sensor System B401B 2-wire standard base, 6”, 12/24V Sensor System B406B 2-wire base, 24V , form contact...

  • Page 42: Compatible Horns/Strobes

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual 9.3 Compatible Horns/Strobes Voltage System Sensor Type (FWR) P2415(W)(A) 20-30 P241575(W)(A) 15/75 20-30 P2475(W)(A) 20-30 P24110(W)(A) 20-30 S2415(W)(A) 20-30 S241575(W)(A) 15/75 20-30 S2475(W)(A) 20-30 S24110(W)(A) 20-30 H24(W)(A) 20-30 MDL(W)(A) Module 20-30 No suffix = Red, suffix W = White, suffix A = Canadian...
  • Page 43 FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Voltage Wheelock Type (FWR) NS-2415W-FR(W) 20-31 NS-241575W-FR(W) 15/75 20-31 NS-2430W-FR(W) 20-31 NS-2475W-FR(W) 20-31 NS-24110W-FR(W) 20-31 NS4-2415W-FR(W) 20-31 NS4-241575W-FR(W) 15/75 20-31 NS4-2430W-FR(W) 20-31 NS4-2475W-FR(W) 20-31 NS4-24110W-FR(W) 20-31 NS = 2-wire, NS4 = 4-wire AS-2415W-FR(W) 20-31 AS-241575W-FR(W)

  • Page 44: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual FCC Compliance Statement CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to use this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 45: Warning Please Read Carefully

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Warranty & Warning Information Warning Please Read Carefully Note to End Users: This 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.
  • Page 46 •Software Most Mircom products contain software. With respect to those products, Mircom does not warranty that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free or that the software will meet any other standard of performance, or that the functions or performance of the software will meet the user’s requirements.

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Limited Warranty Mircom Technologies Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that for a period of two years from the date of manufacture, the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. During the warranty period, Mircom Technologies Ltd.

  • Page 48: Out Of Warranty Repairs

    FA-262 Installation & Operator’s Manual Out of Warranty Repairs Mircom Technologies Ltd. will at its option repair or replace out-of-warranty products which are returned to its factory according to the following conditions. Anyone returning goods to Mircom Technologies Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number.
  • Page 52 Advanced Life Safety Solutions Canada U.S.A. © Mircom 2007 Printed in Canada 25 Interchange Way 60 Industrial Parkway PMB 278 Subject to change without prior notice Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3 Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Tel: 1-888-660-4655 Fax: 1-888-660-4113 www.mircom.com Tel: 905-660-4655 Fax: 905-660-4113...

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