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PN: 51335:E ECN 03-352 Fire Alarm Control Panel MS-9600/MS-9600E IMPORTANT! The SLC Manual Document #51309 must be referenced in addition to this manual when installing or servicing the Fire Alarm Control Panel. Document #51335 7/9/03 Revision:...
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While a fire alarm system may lower insurance Fire Alarm System Limitations rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warn- only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined ing devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notification...
Installation Precautions Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light- of power before servicing.
The MS-9600E offers the same features as the MS-9600 but allows connection to 220/240 VAC input. Note: Unless otherwise specified, the term MS-9600 is used in this manual to refer to both the MS-9600 and the MS-9600E FACPs.
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BG-10LX: Manual Pull Station • Optional 4XTMF module (conventional reverse polarity/city box transmitter) • Optional DACT-UD Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter, reports up to 99 zones or 636 points (all devices) to a UL listed Central Station MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Maximum Charging Circuit: Normal Flat Charge - 27.6 VDC @ 1.00 amp Maximum Battery Charger Capacity: 25 Amp Hour (MS-9600 cabinet holds maximum of two 18 Amp Hour batteries. For greater than 25 Amp Hour up to 75 Amp Hour batteries, use the CHG-75 Battery Charger and BB26 or BB-55F Battery Box.
NAC # 2 3 amps max Style Y or Z per circuit NAC # 4 3 amps max Style Y only per circuit Refer to the battery calculations section for additional information. Figure 1.1 Current Availability MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
• Escape key • Mode key • Four cursor keys (up, down, left and right) • Enter key Local Piezo Sounder A piezo sounder provides separate and distinct pulse rates for alarm, trouble and supervisory conditions. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Optional modules plug in and are mounted to the main circuit board. The circuit board is delivered in the MS-9600 kit and must be mounted to the backbox. Refer to the circuit board illustration on Page 10.
The dress panel must be installed to meet FM requirements. Batteries The MS-9600 cabinet provides space for two batteries (up to 18 Amp Hour). Batteries larger than 18 Amp Hour up to 25 Amp Hour require use of the Fire•Lite BB-26 or similar UL listed battery cabinet.
The BG-12LX is an addressable manual pull station featuring a key-lock reset. The pull station responds to an address set by the installer using the built-in rotary decimal switches on the pull station. The manual pull station includes a Fire•Lite key. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
1.6.3 300 Series Intelligent Addressable Devices Fire•Lite’s 300 Series Intelligent Addressable Devices are fully compatible with the MS-9600 FACP. The devices must be configured for CLIP Mode operation if the control panel is installed in an existing system with 300 Series devices. The address of 300 Series devices cannot be set above 99.
The PK-CD Programming Utility can be used to program an MS-9600 directly from most IBM compatible computers, including laptops and portables, equipped with a serial port. MS-9600 program files can also be created and stored on the PC and then downloaded to the control panel. The PK-CD Kit includes the MS-9600 Windows- based Programming Utility software on CD-ROM with on-line help file.
The ACM Series Annunciators remotely display alarm and trouble status as well as system status. In addition, they can provide remote Acknowledge, Silence, Reset and Drill functions. For more detailed information, refer to the appropriate annunciator manual. Following is a list of annunciators which can be used with the MS-9600. • ACM-16ATF...
Enter Autoprogramming (refer to "Autoprogram" on page 48) • Resolve Programming Conflicts • Go to Point Program to Enter Specific Data (refer to "Point Program" on page 49). Use the right and left arrow keys to navigate between devices. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
2.2.1 AC Power and Earth Ground Connection Primary power required for the FACP is 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 amps for the MS-9600 or 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 LCD DISPLAY amps for the MS-9600E. Overcurrent protection for this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and/or local codes.
The following sections describe the configuration and wiring of Style Y and Style Z Notification Appliance Circuits on the MS-9600 main circuit board. The NACs are configured for Style Y (Class B) from the factory. Refer to "Configuring NACs" on...
All power-limited circuit wiring must remain at least 0.25” (6.35 mm) away from any nonpower-limited circuit wiring and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must enter and exit the cabinet through different knockouts and/or conduits. A typical wiring diagram for the MS-9600 is shown below. 4XTMF SLC-2 UDACT-F Figure 2.9 Typical UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements...
(3+1, 4+1, 4+2, 3+1 Exp., 4+1 Exp., 4+2 Exp.) 3 Touchtone Types: 4+1 Ademco Express 4+2 Ademco Express Ademco Contact ID The DACT-UD module plugs into connector J2 on the MS-9600 main circuit board. Primary Phone Line Secondary Phone Line Secondary Active LED Primary Active LED...
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3. Carefully plug connector J1 on back of the DACT-UD module into connector J2 on the MS-9600 main circuit board, being careful not to bend any pins 4. Align the mounting holes in the DACT module with the premounted standoffs on...
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Secondary Phone Line PH-1 (MCBL-7) order separately Male Plug Connectors CAUTION: It is critical that the DACT-UD be located as the first device on the incoming Female telephone circuit to properly function Connectors DACT-UD Figure 2.14 Wiring Phone Jacks MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Before installing the module, place the disconnect switch to the right (disconnect) position to prevent accidental activation of the municipal box. Note that a Disconnect LED will illuminate after the module is installed in the MS-9600. In addition, the System Trouble LED will turn on to indicate the Disconnect condition.
+BATTERY- Figure 2.16 4XTMF Connectors to MS-9600 Connectors NOTE: Jumper JP5 on the MS-9600 main circuit board can be used to configure the FACP supervisory relay for operation with the 4XTMF module. The supervisory relay must be programmed as shown on the main circuit board silkscreen (TB5, Terminals 7, 8 & 9).
Optional Modules and Devices 2.6.4 SLC-2 Expander Module The optional SLC-2 Expander Module provides a second SLC loop for the MS-9600 control panel. This allows connection of an additional 318 addressable devices, bringing the total to 636 addressable devices which can be connected to the FACP.
Installation of either device requires panel programming to allow the FACP to communicate with the device. CAUTION! Do not connect a printer or PC to the MS-9600 FACP if a ground fault exists on the control panel. Circuit damage may result. Remove all power (AC and DC) before installing or removing any wiring.
The optional BRKT-9600 Universal Bracket can be used to mount specific modules inside the MS-9600 cabinet. The BRKT-9600 mounts to two studs located in the lower right corner of the control panel cabinet as illustrated below. It is secured to the PEM studs on the back wall of the cabinet with two supplied hex nuts.
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Optional Modules and Devices Installation Module Installation on BRKT-9600 The following modules can be installed inside the MS-9600 cabinet using the BRKT-9600 Universal Bracket: UDACT-F Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter - installs at standoff location (A) ACM-8RF Annunciator Control Module (Relay) - installs at standoff location Refer to the appropriate module manual for detailed information on module operation and wiring.
Loop 1 Detector Addresses 129 - 159 & Loop 2 Detector Addresses 129 - 159 not used Important: If a UDACT-F is installed in the MS-9600 and selected in programming, the control panel will automatically assign annunciator addresses 20 - 31 to the UDACT-F and disable the selection of these addresses in programming for ACM annunciators.
The keyboard can be connected to the PS-2 connector J7 on the control panel main circuit board. The information presented in this section refers to programming the MS-9600 via the onboard keypad. If an optional computer keyboard is connected to the MS-9600 main circuit board, the following table describes the keyboard keys which correspond to the onboard keypad keys.
Programming User Programming 3.2 User Programming The MS-9600 is completely field programmable and requires no special software skills. While programming the MS-9600, the fire protection capabilities of the control panel ! ! ! are enabled. Site-specific programming may be accomplished in three ways: •...
ESC key in order to store the program data entered during this mode. If the Reset key is pressed or power is lost before exiting Programming mode, the data just entered will not be saved. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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If the Maintenance level password (default 11111) is entered, the following screen will appear: PROGRAMMING 1=POINT PROGRAM 2=HISTORY 3=PROGRAM CHECK Note that in the two preceding screens, an arrow appears to inform the programmer that additional options can be viewed by pressing the keypad down arrow key. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Autoprogram Result Screen #2 In the preceding example, the first display indicates that Loop 1 has 55 addressable detectors, 35 monitor modules and 30 control modules installed. The second display indicates that Loop 2 has no devices installed. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
ADD DETECTOR ENTER DETECTOR# Add Detector Screen A flashing cursor will appear in the position of the first asterisk to the left. The programmer keys in the three digit detector address, such as 005. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
3 in the Detector Screen. The following screen will be displayed: EDIT DETECTOR ENTER POINT ADDRESS Edit Detector Screen A flashing cursor will appear in the position of the first asterisk to the left. The programmer keys in the three digit detector address, such as 017. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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V or * - indicates whether or not alarm verification is enabled (V = alarm verification enabled and * = alarm verification disabled) 1D017 - represents the Loop, Device type and Device address (1 = SLC Loop 1, D=Detector and 017 = Detector Address 017) MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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The control panel will display the device type and address which has been disabled and Edit Detector Screen #2 will turn on the Trouble LED and Disable LED. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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3 minutes. Zone 97, however, will activate immediately and may be used to connect a signaling device to indicate PAS activation (do not use a Notification Appliance Circuit for this purpose). MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Z98 will cause its associated control module to activate immediately, sounding the connected signaling device to indicate the Pre-signal condition. Following the Pre-signal delay time, zone Z001 will cause its associated control module to activate and the control panel will initiate an alarm condition. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Pressing 1 while viewing Edit 1=NOUN/ADJECTIVE Detector Screen #5 will cause the following screen to be displayed: 2=DESCRIPTION ***************** Edit Detector Screen #5 1=STANDARD ADJECTIVE 2=STANDARD NOUN 3=CUSTOM ADJECTIVE 4=CUSTOM NOUN Noun/Adjective Screen MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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0. If the last character goes from 9 to 0 and the characters to the left of the last character are also numbers, they are also incremented (overflow) • The above increment function may be repeated with each press of the zero key MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
ADD MODULE ENTER MODULE# Add Module Screen #1 A flashing cursor will appear in the position of the first asterisk to the left. The programmer keys in the three digit module address, such as 005. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
A flashing cursor will appear in the position of the first asterisk to the left. Using the panel keypad, key in the module address such as 005. When the last digit is keyed in, the following confirmation that the module has been deleted will be displayed: DELETE MODULE MODULE# IS DELETED MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
ZNNN - represents the first of five possible software zones that the module is assigned to (NNN = the two digit zone number from 000 - 099) 1M012 - represents the Loop, Device type and Device address (1 = SLC Loop 1, M=Module and 012 = Module Address 012) MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Yes and Enabled No. If Enabled No is selected, the module will not be polled by the control panel, preventing the module from reporting alarms and troubles to the panel. The control panel will indicate a system trouble condition and the Disable LED with turn on if any devices are disabled. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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The display will return to the Edit Monitor Screen #2 which will show the new type selection. The Table 3.1 on page 64 lists the Monitor Types and their respective functions. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Acts like panel Acknowledge Key Sil-Switch Acts like panel Silence Key Reset-Switch Acts like panel Reset Key Drill-Switch Acts like panel Drill Key PAS-Bypass PAS Disable Future not used Note: For the PROCESS-MONITOR-AR selection, AR refers to AutoResettable MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Pressing 1 while viewing ***************** Edit Monitor Screen #5 will cause the following screen to be displayed: Edit Monitor Screen #5 1=STANDARD ADJECTIVE 2=STANDARD NOUN 3=CUSTOM ADJECTIVE 4=CUSTOM NOUN Noun/Adjective Screen MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Pressing 3 or 4 while viewing the Noun/Adjective Screen will display screens similar to the previous Adjective and Noun Screens. The new screens will list Custom Adjectives and Nouns which have been programmed into the control panel using the PK-CD programming kit. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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0. If the last character goes from 9 to 0 and the characters to the left of the last character are also numbers, they are also incremented (overflow) • The above increment function may be repeated with each press of the zero key MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
ZNNN - represents the first of five possible software zones that the module is assigned to (NNN = the three digit zone number from 000 - 099) 1M002 - represents the Loop, Device type and Device address (1 = SLC Loop 1, M=Module and 002 = Module Address 02) MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Yes and Enabled No. If Enabled No is selected, the module will not be polled by the Edit Control Screen #2 control panel, preventing the module from activating its output devices. The control panel will indicate a system trouble condition and the Disable LED will turn on if any devices are disabled. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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The following table contains control module type codes and their functions: Control Type Special Function Future Use None Bell Circuit None Horn Circuit None Sounders None Relay Ignore Open Circuit Strobe Circuit None Control None Resettable Power None Future Use None MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 1 while viewing Edit Control Screen #4 will cause the following screen to be displayed: Edit Control Screen #4 1=STANDARD ADJECTIVE 2=STANDARD NOUN 3=CUSTOM ADJECTIVE 4=CUSTOM NOUN Noun/Adjective Screen MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Pressing 3 or 4 while viewing the Noun/Adjective Screen will display screens similar to the previous Adjective and Noun Screens. The new screens will list Custom Adjectives and Nouns which have been programmed into the control panel using the PK-CD programming kit. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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4. Press the right arrow key to advance the zone field 5. Select a zone number from 00 to 99. Z00 (default zone) is the general alarm zone. Z01 through Z99 may be selected to link software zones MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Z, prompting the programmer to enter a two digit zone number (01 - 99). When the second digit is entered, the zone will be enabled and the cursor returns to the original position next to the Z. Another zone can then be enabled. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pre-signal condition in the control panel. Do not assign Zone 98 to a Notification Appliance Circuit when using this zone to indicate a Pre-signal condition. Zone 99, in special purpose mode, is reserved for future use and has no effect. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Waterflow silenceable zone type to the selected zone. Any signaling devices programmed to the same zone can be silenced by pressing the Alarm Silence key or by using the auto-silence feature. To program a waterflow circuit as nonsilenceable, refer to "System Setup" on page MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Screen will have no effect on programming at this time. Device Addressing It is important to note that the MS-9600 addressable device capacity is 159 detectors and 159 control/monitor modules per SLC loop. Since older legacy addressable devices cannot be set to addresses above 099, the newer series devices must be used when addresses 100 to 159 are to be installed.
Pressing 2 while viewing the Banner Screen will display the following screens : USER DEFINED BANNER PRESS ENTER IF OK User Defined Banner Screen #1 USER BANNER - LINE 2 PRESS ENTER IF OK ************ User Defined Banner Screen #2 MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
At this point enter 1 for AM or 2 for PM. The display will then return to the Time-Date Screen which will show the new time entry. If an error is made while entering a digit, press the CLR key to delete the entire entry and beginning again. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 2 while viewing Daylight Savings Screen #1 will display another screen which allows the programmer to select the month that daylight savings time will begin. In this sub-screen, pressing 1 will select March, 2 will select April and 3 will select May. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
005 for five seconds. Upon entering the third digit, the time delay will be stored in the control panel memory and the display will return to the Delay Screen which will indicate the new delay time. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
25 for twenty-five seconds. Upon entering the second digit, the time delay will be stored in the control panel memory and the display will return to the Delay Screen which will indicate the new delay time. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
NAC 1, 2 for NAC 2, 3 for NAC 3 or 4 for NAC 4. Note that 3=NAC 3 and 4=NAC 4 will only be displayed if the NACKEY NAC option card is installed, in JP8 of the main circuit board, for Class B operation. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 1 while viewing NAC Screen #1 will cause the display to change to Enabled No. This will prevent the selected main circuit board NAC from activating its devices. Each press of the 1 key will cause the display to toggle between Enabled Yes and Enabled No. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Important: When a Notification Appliance Circuit with a mix of audible and visual devices is programmed for silenceable and the synchronization feature is selected, only the audible devices will be turned off if the Silence key is pressed. The visual devices (strobes, etc.) will continue to operate. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 2 while viewing NAC Screen #2 will cause the following displays to appear: CODING 1=STEADY 2=MARCH TIME 3=CALIFORNIA Coding Screen #1 CODING 1=TEMPORAL 2=TWO STAGE Coding Screen #2 MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Zone 99 or if the timer counts down to zero 8. Control modules that are programmed to the same zone as the activated input device will not be delayed for activation MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Screen #4 will cause the following screen to be displayed: NAC Screen #4 NAC SYNC TYPE 1=SYSTEM SENSOR 2=WHEELOCK 3=GENTEX Pressing 1 while viewing this screen will select System Sensor synchronization, 2 will select Wheelock and 3 will select Gentex. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
If the corresponding condition is cleared, the relay will return to its normal state without the necessity of resetting the control panel. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
When Loop verification has been completed, the display will indicate that the system is OK or, if problems have been detected, any device type programming errors. Use the up and down arrow keys to view all detected errors. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 1 while viewing the Erase History Screen will erase all events from the History file. During this process, the display will read as follows: ERASING HISTORY PLEASE WAIT Erase History Wait Screen After the History file has been erased, the display will return to the History Screen. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Note that the Walktest log is stored in RAM. If all power (AC and DC) is removed from the FACP, the Walktest log information will be lost. This information is also overwritten when subsequent walktests are performed. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
A Terminal Mode annunciator , ACS Mode annunciator and remote UDACT can be installed in the MS-9600 system. To enable any of these devices, press the number corresponding to the selected device shown in Annunciator Screen #1 so that Yes appears in the display to the right of the device.
Enabling either printer option will cause the following screen to appear, which allows the programmer to select the baud rate for the printer communication: PRINTER BAUD RATE 1=2400 BAUD 2=4800 BAUD 3=9600 BAUD Printer Baud Rate Screen MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
NEW MASTER PASSWORD IS 10101 PRESS ENTER IF OK Password Change Screen Pressing the Enter key will program the new password into the control panel and return the display to the Password Change Screen. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
WARNING! SYSTEM CHANGE PROCEED? 1=YES 2=NO Pressing 1 will cause the control panel to carry out the selected clear option. Pressing 2 will prevent programming from being cleared. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Note: If the NACs have been configured for Class A in the Setup option, only NAC1 and NAC2 will display test information. NAC 3 and NAC 4 will display asterisks (*) and will not be included in the test. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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001 on loop 1 but have not been programmed to any output devices. Use the up and down arrow keys to view all the zones without output assignments. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Note that in the preceding screens, an arrow appears to inform the programmer that additional options can be viewed by pressing the keypad down arrow key, as shown in the following screen. PROGRAMMING 1=WALKTEST 2=SYSTEM 3=ZONE SETUP MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
EDIT DETECTOR 1D001 1=ENABLED Enable/Disable Select Screen Pressing 1 repeatedly will cause the display to toggle between Enabled Yes and Enabled MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 1 while viewing the Erase History Screen will cause the message ERASING HISTORY, PLEASE WAIT to be displayed. The display will then return to the History Screen. Pressing 2 will cause the display to return to the History Screen without erasing the History file. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
(control module in this example) with an address of 001 on loop 1 but have not been programmed to any input devices. Use the up and down arrow keys to view all the zones without input assignments. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 3 after the walktest has been completed, will allow the operator to view the results of the walktest. 3.7.5 System To program the time and date into the control panel, press 2 while viewing Maintenance Screen #2. The following display will appear: SYSTEMS 1=TIME/DATE System Screen MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
The cursor will move one position to the right after each entry. When the fourth digit of the year has been entered, the display will return to the Time and Date Screen which will show the new date. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
(00 - 99). After the second digit is entered, the zone will be disabled and the cursor will return to the original position. The next zone to be disabled can then be entered. Press Esc (Escape) to return to the previous screen. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Pre-signal condition in the control panel. Do not assign Zone 98 to a Notification Appliance Circuit when using this zone to indicate a Pre-signal condition. Zone 99, in special purpose mode, is reserved for future use and has no effect. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
It also performs a lamp test by turning on all LEDs (except the Ground LED), piezo sounder and LCD display segments after the Reset key is released. Any alarm or trouble that exists after a reset will resound the system. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Battery This is a yellow LED that flashes to indicate a low battery voltage condition. Ground This is a yellow LED that turns on steady to indicate a ground fault condition. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
FIRE-LITE ALARMS INC SYSTEM ALL NORMAL 10:00A 010801 The MS-9600 performs the following functions at regular intervals while in Normal mode: Monitors AC input voltage and battery voltage Monitors and reports status of SLC loop(s), option cards and control panel Polls all devices on the SLC loop(s) and flashes each device LED while checking for valid replies, alarms, troubles, etc.
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Date; the current month, day and year in this example is 01 for January, 08 for the 8th day of the month and 01 for the year 2001 Device Address; 1D001 in this example 1 represents SLC Loop1, D represents a detector and 001 represents device address 001 MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Refer to "Edit Detector" on page 50, "Edit Module Screen for Monitor Module" on page 61 and "Edit Module Screen for Control Modules" on page 69 for information on additional device types. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Open circuits in supervisory wiring are processed by the control panel the same way as other trouble conditions. Refer to "Alarm Operation" on page 115, for a description of the information displayed on the control panel LCD. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
When an input device alarms and is not disabled, it activates all software zones assigned to it. An output device that is not disabled is turned on when any of the software zones to which it is programmed become active. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
4.14 Time Functions: Real-Time Clock The MS-9600 includes a crystal-based clock that provides time of day, date and day of week. Time is displayed as 12 or 24 hour time with month/day/year and is stored in RAM. Daylight savings time change-over is programmable and automatic. If both AC and battery are lost, the time must be reset.
Presignal does not affect monitor modules programmed as waterflow, supervisory, process monitoring or remote switches. Presignal operation requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
This feature may be employed by wiring a normally open device, such as a switch, to a monitor module which has been programmed for PAS BYPASS. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
If selected, this option will delay the activation of a waterflow type alarm for a programmable time duration from 1 to 90 seconds. This delay is in addition to any time delay inherent in the waterflow device. This feature requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
NACs and control modules programmed for Walktest, then shut them off after eight seconds. While in Walktest, the trouble relay is activated and the system Trouble LED flashes (as in all of the Program and status change operations). The alarm relay is not activated. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
(could also be ION for ionization smoke detector) • NORTH CLASSROOM - the Adjective/Noun label for this device • Z005 - the first of five possible assigned software zones • 1D001 - 1 = Loop 1, D = Detector, 001 = Address 001 MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Special Purpose - on or off programming for Special Purpose Zones 97 reserved for PAS, 98 reserved for Pre-signal and 99 reserved for future use • Zone Type - the Type assigned to each installed zone (default is Alarm) MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Normal 21.25 to 27.50 VDC 24V Nonresettable Normal 21.25 to 27.50 VDC Charger Normal 27.05 to 28.15 VDC Normal -1.3 to -1.6 VDC NACs Open Circuit -2.3 to -2.5 VDC Short Circuit 0 to 1.0 VDC MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 2 while viewing Read Status Screen #2 will cause the following Timer screens to be displayed: TIMERS PAS DELAY PRE SIGNAL WATERFLOW TIMERS AC LOSS DELAY These screens indicate the delay time, in seconds, for each of four possible delay options. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 1 while viewing Read Status Screen #3 will display the following screen: 1=RELAYS 2=PROGRAM CHECK 3=HISTORY Read Status Screen #3 RELAYS 1=RELAY 1 2=RELAY 2 3=RELAY 3 The operator can view the programmed option for each relay by pressing the corresponding number key. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
1=VIEW ALL 2=VIEW ALARMS 3=VIEW OTHER EVENTS The operator can view all events which have been stored in the history file, only alarms or other events, such as troubles or supervisories, by pressing the corresponding number key. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 2 while viewing Read Status Screen #4 will display the following screen: PHONE LINE PRIMARY TOUCHTONE SECONDARY TOUCHTONE This screen indicates the both the Primary and Secondary phone lines have been configured for touchtone dialing operation. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Central Station Screen #2 provides information on the Primary and Secondary Central Station programming which includes: • Test Time Interval • Account Code • 24 Hour Test Time • Phone Number • Communication Format • Event Codes MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
The display will inform the operator as to whether the control panel is configured for a printer or a PC. In the example above, PR4800 indicates that the panel is configured for a printer with a baud rate of 4,800. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
If the addressable smoke detector’s Chamber reading is not within the acceptable range, clean the detector and check the Chamber value again. If the reading is still not within the acceptable range, immediately replace the detector. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Dust accumulation above the allowed limit. DIRTY2 Table 4.1 Maintenance Alert Levels Figure 4.1 illustrates a graphic representation of the maintenance levels: DIRTY Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert Acceptable Range Low Chamber Reading VALUE Figure 4.1 Diagram of Maintenance Levels MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Pressing 1 while viewing Read Status Screen #6 will display the following screens: Read Status Screen #6 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENABLED START MONTH START WEEK WEEK-1 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS END MONTH END WEEK LAST-W MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Use Table 5.1 , to determine the total amount of current, in AC amperes (A), that must be supplied to the system. Table 5.1 AC Branch Circuit Requirements Number of Current Draw Total Current Device Type Devices (AC amps) per Device MS-9600 MS-9600E CHG-120F Sum Column for AC Branch Current Required MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Use Table 5.3 on page 138 to calculate current draws as follows: 1. Enter the quantity of devices in all three columns 2. Enter the current draw where required. Refer to the Fire-Lite Device Compatibility Document for compatible devices and their current draw 3.
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Terminals 3 & 4, 5 & 6) power. Caution must be taken to ensure that current drawn from these outputs during alarm does not exceed maximum ratings specified. Current limitations of TB3 circuits is 3.0 amps per output 11.Total current draw listed above cannot exceed 7.0 amps in alarm. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
7 AH to 25 AH range. The control panel cabinet is capable of housing batteries up to 18 AH. Batteries larger than 18 AH require the BB-26, BB-55F or other UL listed external battery cabinet. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
MMF-302 control module with address 04 CMF-300 control modules with addresses 09, 11 and 12 The example points out some of the key assignment features of the MS-9600. Addresses of detectors are not duplicated. Addresses of monitor and control modules are not duplicated. The control module with address 09 is assigned to three software zones (providing floor above and floor below).
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MMF-302 CMF-300 CP350 ZONE CMF-300 CP300 SD350 CMF-300 SD350 ZONE SD350 CMF-300 MMF-302 The zone correlations which are shown graphically above are also presented in Table A.1 on page 142 and Table A.2 on page 143. MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Table A.1 Detector Programming Sheet Example DETECTOR ZONE ASSIGNMENT Address Device Zone ADJ/NOUN Address Device Zone ADJ/NOUN Type Number Type Number SD350 FIRST HALL SD350 ELEV. LOBBY CP350 2ND FLOOR CP350 ROOM 210 SD350 3RD FLOOR SD350 MEZZANINE SD350 MECH. ROOM MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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MONITOR/CONTROL MODULE ZONE ASSIGNMENT Address Device Zone ADJ/ Address Device Zone ADJ/NOUN Type Number NOUN Type Number MMF-300 MMF-302 1, 2 MMF-302 1, 2 MMF-302 CMF-300 CMF-300 CMF-300 CMF-300 CMF-300 1, 2, 3 CMF-300 CMF-300 CMF-300 CMF-300 MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Software Zones Correlations Table A.3 Blank Detector Programming Sheet - 1 of 2 DETECTOR ZONE ASSIGNMENT Address Device Zone ADJ/ Address Device Zone ADJ/NOUN Type Number NOUN Type Number MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Correlations Software Zones Table A.4 Blank Detector Programming Sheet - 2 of 2 DETECTOR ZONE ASSIGNMENT Address Device Zone ADJ/ Address Device Zone ADJ/NOUN Type Number NOUN Type Number MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Software Zones Correlations Table A.5 Blank Module Programming Sheet - 1 of 2 MONITOR/CONTROL MODULE ZONE ASSIGNMENT Address Device Zone ADJ/ Address Device Zone ADJ/NOUN Type Number NOUN Type Number MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Correlations Software Zones Table A.6 Blank Module Programming Sheet - 2 of 2 MONITOR/CONTROL MODULE ZONE ASSIGNMENT Address Device Zone ADJ/ Address Device Zone ADJ/NOUN Type Number NOUN Type Number MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements APPENDIX C The Fire•Lite MS-9600 has been designed for use in commercial, industrial and institutional applications and meets the requirements for service under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards outlined in this Appendix. The minimum...
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Remote Station The following figure illustrates an example of Central Station/Remote Station Reporting using a 411UDAC. The relay contacts from the MS-9600 may be used to trip any dialer UL listed for Central Station/Remote Station Services. The UDACT-F may also be used. Refer to Figure C.2, “Central Station Service Using UDACT-F,” on page 151.
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UDACT-F (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter). The UDACT-F transmits system status to UL listed Central Station receivers via the public switched telephone network. It may be mounted inside the MS-9600 cabinet using the BRKT-9600 mounting bracket or remotely in a UBS-1F or ABS-8RF enclosure.
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Correlations The following figure illustrates an example of Central Station/Remote Station Reporting using a 411UD. The relay contacts from the MS-9600 may be used to trip any dialer UL listed for Central Station/Remote Station Reporting Services. Note: The Monitor Module input, which is being used to monitor the 411UD Relay #2 Output (programmed for DACT Trouble), must be programmed as ‘Trouble’...
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Notes: 1. 3 ohms maximum loop resistance allowed for wiring from control panel to Municipal Box. 2. Cut JP6 on the MS-9600 main circuit board to supervise placement of 4XTMF module and circuit. 3. Cut JP5 on the MS-9600 main circuit board to enable FACP Supervisory relay.
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Correlations NFPA 72 Remote Station Protective Signaling System Notes: 1. Cut Jumper JP6 on the MS-9600 main circuit board to supervise placement of the 4XTMF module. 2. Refer to "4XTMF Transmitter Module Installation" on page 36 for detailed information. Fire•Lite RS82 Remote Station Receiver UL listed.
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Trouble condition. Form-C relay contact programmed to activate on Supervisory condition. Notes: 1. Connection between the MS-9600 and the transmitter are supervised by the transmitter. 2. This MS-9600/Transmitter arrangement can be employed for NFPA 72 Proprietary Protective Signaling System.
Connecting external system accessories to the MS-9600 main circuits must be carefully considered to ensure proper operation. It is important to use the correct type of wire, wire gauge and wire run length for each MS-9600 circuit. Reference the chart below to specify wire requirements and limitations for each MS-9600 circuit.
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AEM-32AF Annunciator 22 Calculating the Battery Size 139 installation 33 AFM annunciator 42 Canadian Option 81, 94 see also Digital Alarm Commu- AFM-16AF Annunciator 22 Central Station/Remote Station Re- nicator/Transmitter 20 AFM-16ATF Annunciator 22 porting 151, 152 data MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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NAC Style Z 30 reference manual 14 Timers 81 SLC-2 38 resistance 14 Transmitter Module 36 wiring control modules see also Signaling Line Circuit see also 4XTMF module 20 see also Style Y or Style Z 19 MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
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Maintenance Level 109 zone type 79 list 79 Zone Z97 54 Zone Z98 pre-signal zone 54 Zones 125, 140 see also software zones 12 Zones Disabled 78 Zones Enabled 78 Zones Installed 78 zones per device 55 MS-9600 PN 51335:E 7/9/03...
Limited Warranty The manufacturer warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service. Products are date-stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of the manufacturer is to repair or replace, at its option, free of charge for parts and labor, any part which is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service.
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