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FA-200 Alarm Bar
User's Guide
Rev. A
October 2009
P/N F05-4030-000

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  • Page 1 FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Rev. A October 2009 P/N F05-4030-000...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2009 RAE Systems by Honeywell...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Information ............4 Key Features .............. 4 Physical Description ............5 Installation ................. 5 Mounting the FA-200 Alarm Bar ......5 Drilling Chart ............. 6 Electrical/Control Connections ......... 6 Connecting to An FMC2000 Controller ....7 Positioning The Siren Horn ........8 Maintenance ..............
  • Page 4 FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using, maintaining, or servicing this product. The product will perform as designed only if it is used, maintained, and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 5: Warnings

    FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide WARNINGS Use only in non-hazardous locations. For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand instruction manual completely before operating or servicing. AVERTISSEMENT Utiliser uniquement en zone non-dangereuse.
  • Page 6: Standard Contents

    Integral 10-meter (33-foot) connection cable • User’s Guide 2 General Information The FA-200 Alarm Bar works with RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and other compatible devices. It provides bright visible and loud audible notification when a controller is in alarm. Key Features •...
  • Page 7: Physical Description

    Make sure that there is approximately 12" (30 cm) of clearance on all sides of the FA-200 Alarm Bar so that the siren’s sound is not attenuated and to ensure clear view of the four visible alarm lights.
  • Page 8: Drilling Chart

    Electrical/Control Connections The FA-200 Alarm Bar has a 33’ (10 m) cable with a screw- type multi-pin connector. It is designed to mate with the connector on a RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and some similar controllers that use the same connector type and relay configuration.
  • Page 9: Connecting To An Fmc2000 Controller

    Pin D: Power switch for amber light Pin E: Power switch for white light Pin F: Ground Note: If a second controller is not connected to the auxiliary port on the FA-200 Alarm Bar, keep the dust cap on the connector to protect the pins.
  • Page 10: Positioning The Siren Horn

    FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Positioning The Siren Horn If the FA-200 Alarm Bar is to be used outdoors or in other environments where it may become wet, point the horn slightly downward to allow drainage. This will prolong its life and ensure its effectiveness.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 6 Specifications 8" x 33" x 4.5" Size (20.3 cm x 84 cm x 11.5 cm), including siren horn 14.5 lbs (6.6 kg), excluding cable Weight Stainless steel with stainless steel Enclosure material protection bars over each strobe light 112dB @ 3 m (10′)
  • Page 12: Special Servicing Note

    FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Special Servicing Note If the instrument needs to be serviced, contact either: The RAE Systems distributor from whom the instrument was purchased; they will return the instrument on your behalf. The RAE Systems Technical Service Department. Before...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Siren inoperative Reasons: Wiring problem. Alarm level set too low at controller. Solutions: Make sure cable is connected to controller. Make sure cable is not damaged. Check siren horn for obstruction.
  • Page 14: Checking Fmc2000 Relay Continuity

    Each relay in an FMC2000 controller has a common terminal and a normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) terminal. If you think the wiring to the FA-200 Alarm Bar is correct and that the FA-200 Alarm Bar is in working order, but that an alarm signal is not being passed to it, check the relays in the FMC2000 controller.
  • Page 15 Each time you press the key, the continuity tester or voltmeter should show that the relay has changed from open to closed (or vice versa). If this change does not occur, then the relay may be damaged and require replacement. Contact RAE Systems Customer Support.
  • Page 16 FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Note: Make sure the jumpers (marked JP for each of the five relays) are in place on the printed circuit board that includes the five alarm relay connection blocks in the FMC2000. If any of the jumpers is missing, the relay is in “dry contact”...
  • Page 17: Technical Support

    FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Technical Support To contact RAE Systems Technical Support Team: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific (US) Time Phone (toll-free): +1 888-723-4800 Phone: +1 408-952-8461 Email: tech@raesystems.com...
  • Page 18: Rae Systems Contacts

    FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide RAE Systems Contacts RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA Phone: +1 408.952.8200 Fax: +1 408.952.8480 E-mail: customerserv@raesystems.com Web Site: www.raesystems.com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific Time Phone: +1.408.952.8461...
  • Page 19 FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide RAE Systems UK Ltd D5 Culham Innovation Centre Culham Science Centre Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB United Kingdom Phone: +44 1865408368 Fax: +44 1235531119 Mobile: +44 7841362693 Email: raeuk@raeeurope.com RAE Systems France 336, rue de la fée des eaux...
  • Page 20 FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide RAE Systems Spain, s.l. Av. Remolar, 31 08820 El Prat de Llobregat Spain Phone: +34 933 788 352 Fax: +34 933 788 353 Mobile: +34 687 491 106 Email: spainsales@raesystems.com Web: www.raespain.com RAE Systems Middle East...
  • Page 21 FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide RAE Systems Korea 101-1301, Bucheon TechnoPark III, SamJungDong 36-1, Oh Jung-Gu, Bucheon-Si, Gyeong Gi-Do Korea 421-741 Phone: +82.32.624.0460 Fax: +82.32.624.0463 Email: krsales@raesystems.com...
  • Page 22 RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA Phone: 408.952.8200 Fax: 408.952.8480 E-mail: customerserv@raesystems.com Web Site: www.raesystems.com Rev. A October 2009 P/N F05-4030-000...

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