Fire-Lite Alarms MS-2 & MS-4 Instruction manual

Fire Alarm Control Panels
MS-2 & MS-4
MS-2E & MS-4E
Instruction Manual
Document 51512
8/6/2014
P/N 51512:G3
Rev:
G3
ECN 14-523
Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notification capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire.
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against
property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
An emergency communication system—typically made up of
an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life
safety communication system that may include an autonomous
control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, and other various interoperable communication methods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a
system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat
detectors be located throughout a protected premises following
the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's
recommendations, State and local codes, and the
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge
to all installing dealers. This document can be found at http://
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United
States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go
off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system
may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not
function, for a variety of reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building.
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor
or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chimneys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke
flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air
outlets, such as air conditioning vents.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires,
which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type
sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than
smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and
are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide
adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches
(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions
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(caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this
reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested
at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes,
speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices
are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device
may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have
recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note
that:
• An emergency communication system may take priority over
a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
• Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Language and instructional requirements must be clearly disseminated on any local displays.
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the
meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and
bells, can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is
the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and
other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm
signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A life safety system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment
listed for service with your control panel.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line
failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air
velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance
agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer's
representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as
required by National and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional life safety system installers
only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all
sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this
unit until manuals are read and understood.
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or
deletion of system components, or after any modification,
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known
to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition,
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected,
at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected
by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be
tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º
C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (noncondensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with
a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely
immune from lightning transients and interference, proper
grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial
wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility
to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Overtightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components.
Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic
assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
Precau-D1-9-2005
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A
computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when devices are
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his or her own expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
LiteSpeed™ is a trademark; and FireLite® Alarms is a registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
©2014 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this document is strictly prohibited.
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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make
frequent upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest
features, we strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to
commissioning any system. Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a
specific application.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Product Description ............................................................................................. 10
1.1: Product Features ..........................................................................................................................................10
1.2: Specifications...............................................................................................................................................11
1.3: Controls and Indicators................................................................................................................................12
1.4: Circuits.........................................................................................................................................................14
1.5: Components .................................................................................................................................................14
1.6: Optional Modules and Accessories .............................................................................................................14
Section 2: Installation............................................................................................................. 16
2.1: Backbox Mounting ......................................................................................................................................16
2.2: Operating Power ..........................................................................................................................................18
2.3: Input Circuits ...............................................................................................................................................19
2.4: Output Circuits.............................................................................................................................................21
2.4.1: Notification Appliance Circuits.........................................................................................................21
2.4.2: Special Application DC Power Output Connections.........................................................................22
2.4.3: Relays ................................................................................................................................................22
2.5: Power-limited Wiring Requirements ...........................................................................................................23
2.6: Installation of Optional Modules .................................................................................................................24
2.6.1: CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (MS-4 only)...............................................................................24
Installation ............................................................................................................................................24
Wiring NACs and IDCs for Class A ....................................................................................................24
2.6.2: 4XTMF, 4XLMF and 4XZMF Option Modules ...............................................................................25
4XTMF Transmitter Module Installation.............................................................................................26
4XZMF Zone Relay Module (MS-4 only) ...........................................................................................28
4XLMF LED Interface Module (MS-4 only).......................................................................................29
Section 3: Program Options via DIP Switch......................................................................... 30
3.1: DIP Switch Settings .....................................................................................................................................31
3.1.1: SW1 DIP Switch Settings..................................................................................................................33
Silence Inhibit.......................................................................................................................................33
Auto-silence..........................................................................................................................................33
Temporal Coding..................................................................................................................................33
Selective Silence...................................................................................................................................33
Trouble Reminder.................................................................................................................................33
AC Trouble Delay ................................................................................................................................33
Autoresettable Supervisory ..................................................................................................................33
IDC Combination Circuit .....................................................................................................................34
3.1.2: SW2 DIP Switch Settings..................................................................................................................34
IDC1 Verification (MS-4 only) ...........................................................................................................34
IDC1 Supervisory (MS-4 only) ............................................................................................................34
IDC1 Verification for MS-2 or IDC2 Verification for MS-4...............................................................34
IDC1 Supervisory for MS-2 or IDC2 Supervisory for MS-4...............................................................35
IDC2 Verification for MS-2 or IDC3 Verification for MS-4...............................................................35
IDC2 Supervisory for MS-2 or IDC3 Supervisory for MS-4...............................................................35
IDC4 Verification (MS-4 only) ............................................................................................................35
IDC4 Supervisory (MS-4 only) ............................................................................................................35
3.1.3: SW3 DIP Switch Settings..................................................................................................................35
NAC1 Nonsilenceable ..........................................................................................................................35
NAC1 Disable ......................................................................................................................................35
NAC2 Nonsilenceable (MS-4 only) .....................................................................................................35
NAC2 Disable (MS-4 only)..................................................................................................................36
Strobe Synchronization ........................................................................................................................36
Nonsilenceable Waterflow for Combination Circuit............................................................................36
Spares ...................................................................................................................................................36
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Table of Contents
Section 4: Operating Instructions ......................................................................................... 38
4.1: Switch Functions in Normal Mode ..............................................................................................................38
4.1.1: ACK - Acknowledge .........................................................................................................................38
4.1.2: Silence................................................................................................................................................38
4.1.3: Zone Enable/Disable..........................................................................................................................38
4.1.4: Reset/(Lamp Test) .............................................................................................................................38
4.1.5: Walktest .............................................................................................................................................39
4.2: Walktest........................................................................................................................................................39
4.3: Status LEDs..................................................................................................................................................40
4.4: Operation......................................................................................................................................................41
4.4.1: Fire Alarm Response .........................................................................................................................42
4.4.2: Fire Alarm Restoral ...........................................................................................................................42
4.4.3: System Supervisory Condition Response ..........................................................................................42
4.4.4: System Supervisory Restoral Response.............................................................................................42
4.4.5: Trouble Condition Response .............................................................................................................42
4.4.6: Trouble Condition Restoral ...............................................................................................................43
Section 5: Power Supply Calculations ................................................................................. 44
5.1: Overview......................................................................................................................................................44
5.2: Calculating the AC Branch Circuit ..............................................................................................................44
5.3: Calculating the System Current Draw .........................................................................................................45
5.3.1: Overview............................................................................................................................................45
5.3.2: How to Use Table 5.3 on page 46 to Calculate System Current Draw .............................................45
5.4: Calculating the Battery Size.........................................................................................................................46
5.4.1: NFPA Battery Requirements .............................................................................................................47
5.4.2: Selecting and Locating Batteries .......................................................................................................47
Appendix A: NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements ......................................................... 48
A.1: Central Station/Remote Station Transmitter: Connection to FACP Dry Contacts......................................48
Index ........................................................................................................................................ 49
MS-2/MS-2E & MS-4/MS-4E Operating Instructions ............................................................ 53
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It is imperative that the installer understand the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ) and be familiar with the standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies:
•
Underwriters Laboratories Standards
•
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents.
NFPA Standards
This Fire Alarm Control Panel complies with the following NFPA Standards:
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code for Local Fire Alarm Systems and Remote Station
Fire Alarm Systems (requires an optional Remote Station Output Module)
Underwriters Laboratories Documents for Reference:
UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes
UL 217 Smoke Detectors, Single and Multiple Station
UL 228 Door Closers–Holders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications
UL 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances
UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances
UL 1971 Signaling Devices for Hearing Impaired
Other:
NEC Article 250 Grounding
NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods
NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems
Applicable Local and State Building Codes
Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ)
Fire•Lite Documents
Fire•Lite Device Compatibility DocumentDocument #15384
411 Digital Alarm Communicator/TransmitterDocument #50921
411UD Digital Alarm Communicator/TransmitterDocument #50759
This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire
Alarm Systems, UL 864, 9th Edition. Operation of this product with products not tested for UL 864, 9th Edition has not
been evaluated. Such operation requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
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MS-2 Two Zone Main Circuit Board
IDC (4.7 K, ½ watt ELR)
(supervised, power-limited)
Zone 2 BZone 2 B+
Zone 1 BZone 1 B+
NAC (4.7KW, ½ watt ELR)
2.5A max.
(supervised, power-limited)
BB+
Trouble Relay (fail-safe)
2 amps @ 30 VDC
(nonsupervised)
Common
Trouble (Normally Open)
Normal (Normally Closed)
Alarm Relay
2 amps @ 30 VDC
(nonsupervised)
Common
Normally Closed
Normally Open
24 VDC Special Application
Resettable Power
500 mA max. (nonsupervised,
power-limited)
- 24 VDC
+ 24 VDC
JP3 - Cut to disable
Ground Fault
detection (only with
approval of AHJ)
ms2bord.wmf
J3 and J5
4XTMF Option
Module
Connectors
J7 Transformer
Connector
120 VAC, 2.3A or
220/240 VAC, 1.15A
Earth
Neutral
Hot
(supervised,
nonpower-limited)
J8 Battery Connector
(supervised, nonpower-limited)
18 Amp Hour max.
8
SW1, SW2 and SW3
Programming DIP Switches
Note: Factory-installed cover
removed for illustration
purposes only!
Module Placement Supervision (if installed)
JP1 - cut to supervise module on J3 & J5
Charger Fault LED
Battery Fault LED
Earth Fault LED
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MS-4 Four Zone Main Circuit Board
IDC (4.7 K, ½ watt ELR) TB3 (supervised, power-limited)
NAC (4.7K, ½ watt ELR)
TB2 2.5A max. per NAC
(supervised, power-limited)
NAC 2 BNAC 2 B+
NAC 1 BNAC 1 B+
Zone 4 BZone 4 B+
Zone 3 BZone 3 B+
Zone 2 BZone 2 B+
Zone 1 BZone 1 B+
Trouble Relay TB5 (fail-safe)
2A @ 30 VDC (nonsupervised)
Common
Trouble (Normally Open)
Normal (Normally Closed)
Alarm Relay TB6
2A @ 30 VDC
(nonsupervised)
Common
Normally Closed
Normally Open
24 VDC Special Application
Power TB1
500 mA per circuit
(nonsupervised, powerlimited)
- Reset
+ Reset
- Nonreset
+Nonreset
C
NC NO
ALARM
C
NC NO
SUPV
TB7
B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- C TRBL NORM
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
TROUBLE
B+ B- B+ BNAC 1 NAC 2
TB6
-
TB5
+
TB3
-
TB2
TB1
+
Nonreset Reset
Supv. Relay TB7
2A @ 30 VDC
(nonsupervised)
Common
Normally Closed
Normally Open
JP3
CLASS A
CONVERTER
J1
Class A
Converter Module
J3
ZONE 1
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
JP3 - Cut to disable
Ground Fault
detection (only with
approval of AHJ)
J5
ZONE 2
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
J3 and J5
Option Module
Connectors
ZONE 3
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
ZONE 4
NAC
DISABLE
AC
POWER
NAC
FAULT
ZONE
DISABLE
SYSTEM
TROUBLE
ALARM
SILENCE
WALK
TEST
WALK
TEST
RESET
ZONE
ENABLE/DISABLE
1
4
3
2
J4
J9
J4 and J6
Option Module
Connectors
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW1 SW2 SW3
SW1, SW2 and SW3
Programming DIP Switches
Note: Factory-installed cover
removed for illustration purposes
only!!
J7 Transformer
Connector
J9 Transformer
(optional)
120 VAC, 2.3A or
220/240 VAC, 1.15A
Hot
Neutral
Earth
(supervised,
nonpower-limited)
ON
BATTERY
HOT NEUT EARTH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
EARTH BATT CHG
J8
J7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TRANSFORMER 1
TB8
J6
JP1
JP2
ms4bord.wmf
TRANSFORMER 2
ALARM
SILENCE
ACK
POWER
TROUBLE
J8 Battery
Connector
(supervised,
nonpower-limited)
18 Amp Hour max.
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Module Placement Supervision (if installed)
JP1 - cut to supervise module on J3 & J5
JP2 - cut to supervise module on J4 and J6
Charger Fault LED
Battery Fault LED
Earth Fault LED
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Section 1: Product Description
The MS-2 is a two zone FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) and the MS-4 is a four zone FACP. The
information in this manual refers to both the MS-2 and MS-4 unless otherwise specified. These
control panels provide reliable fire signaling protection for small to medium sized commercial,
industrial and institutional buildings. The FACP is compatible with System Sensor’s i3 detectors
which are microprocessor-based conventional smoke detectors that can transmit a maintenance
trouble signal to the FACP indicating the need for cleaning and a supervisory ‘freeze’ signal when
the ambient temperature falls below the detector rating (refer to System Sensor’s i3 Installation and
Maintenance Instructions document I56-1800-00 for device specifications). In addition, the control
panel is compatible with conventional input devices such as two-wire smoke detectors, four-wire
smoke detectors, pull stations, waterflow devices, tamper switches and other normally-open contact
devices. Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for a complete listing of
compatible devices.
Outputs include one NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) on the MS-2 and two NACs on the MS4. Each FACP has a Form-C Alarm and Trouble relay and 24 VDC special application resettable
power. In addition, the MS-4 has a Form-C Supervisory relay and a nonresettable special
application power output. The FACP supervises wiring, AC voltage and battery level.
Activation of a compatible smoke detector or any normally-open fire alarm initiating device will
activate audible and visual signaling devices, illuminate an indicating LED, sound the piezo
sounder at the FACP, activate the FACP alarm relay and operate an optional module used to notify
a remote station or initiate a auxiliary control function. The MS-2E and MS-4E offer the same
features as the MS-2 and MS-4 but allows connection to 220/240 VAC.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, the terms MS-2 and MS-4 are used in this manual to refer to
the MS-2 and MS-2E as well as the MS-4 and MS-4E FACPs respectively.
1.1 Product Features
•
Style B (Class B) IDC (Initiating Device Circuit)
 one zone programmable for combination supervisory and
waterflow
 MS-2 - two IDCs
 MS-4 - four IDCs
•
Style Y (Class B) NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit)
 MS-2- one NAC
 MS-4 - two NACs
•
Form-C Alarm Relay
•
Form-C Trouble Relay
•
Form-C Supervisory Relay (MS-4 only)
•
3.0 amps total system current standard for MS-2 and MS-4
•
6.0 amps total system current available for MS-4 with optional second transformer
•
Dress Panel DP-MS2/4
•
Optional Trim Ring P/N: TR-1-R for semi-flush mounting the cabinet
•
Control Buttons
 ACK (Acknowledge)
 Alarm Silence
 Reset
 Walktest
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Specifications
Product Description
 Zone Enable/Disable (one per zone)
•
LED Indicators
 Fire Alarm (one per zone)
 Supervisory (one per zone)
 Trouble (one per zone)
 Maintenance (one per zone)
 AC Power
 NAC Disable
 Zone Disable
 NAC Fault
 System Trouble
 Power Trouble
 Walktest
 Alarm Silence
 Earth Fault LED (on circuit board) lights if zero impedance between FACP and ground exist
 Battery Fault (on circuit board)
 Charger Fault (on circuit board)
•
Piezo sounder for alarm, trouble and supervisory
•
24 volt operation
•
Low AC voltage sense
•
Alarm Verification
•
NACs Programmable for:
 Silence Inhibit
 Auto-Silence
 Strobe Synchronization
 Selective Silence (horn-strobe mute)
 Temporal or Steady Signal
 Silenceable or Nonsilenceable
•
Automatic battery trickle charger
•
Silent or audible walktest capabilities
•
Optional NAC Class A converter module (MS-4 only)
•
Optional 4XTMF Transmitter Module (MS-2 and MS-4)
•
Optional 4XZMF Zone Relay Module (MS-4 only)
•
Optional 4XLMF Module for RZA-4XF Remote LED Annunciator (MS-4 only)
1.2 Specifications
AC Power - TB8
MS-2/MS-4: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.3 amps
MS-2E/MS-4E: 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 1.15 amps
Wire size: minimum #14 AWG (2.0 mm2) with 600V insulation
Battery (sealed lead acid only) - J8
Maximum Charging Circuit - Normal Flat Charge: 27.6 VDC @ 0.8 amp
Maximum Charger Capacity: 18 Amp Hour battery (two 7 Amp Hour batteries can be housed in the
FACP cabinet. Larger batteries require a separate battery box such as the BB-17F.)
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Product Description
Controls and Indicators
Initiating Device Circuits - TB3
Alarm Zones 1 & 2 (MS-2 and MS-4)
Alarm Zones 3 & 4 (MS-4 only)
Power-limited circuitry
Operation: All zones Style B (Class B)
Normal Operating Voltage: Nominal 20 VDC, Maximum 27 VDC
Alarm Current: 15 mA minimum
Short Circuit Current: 40 mA maximum
Maximum Loop Resistance: 100 ohms
End-of-Line Resistor: 4.7K, 1/2 watt (Part #71252)
Standby Current: 4 mA
Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for listed compatible devices
Notification Appliance Circuit(s) - TB21
One NAC on MS-2, two NACs on MS-4
Operation: Style Y (Class B)
Power-limited Circuitry
Normal Operating Voltage: Nominal 24 VDC, Maximum 27 VDC
Maximum Signaling Current: 2.5 amps total with standard transformer. 5.0 amps total (2.5 amp
special application, 250 mA regulated maximum per NAC) with optional transformer on MS-4 only
Maximum Line Impedance: 1.5 volt drop end-of-line
End-of-Line Resistor: 4.7K, 1/2 watt (Part #71252)
Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for compatible listed devices
Form-C Relays
Trouble Relay TB5 (fail-safe)
Alarm Relay TB6
Supervisory Relay TB7 (MS-4 only)
Relay Contact Ratings: 2 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive)
Resettable Special Application Power - TB1
Operating Voltage: Nominal 24 VDC
Maximum Available Current: 500 mA - appropriate for powering 4-wire smoke detectors
(see Footnote 1.)
Power-limited Circuitry
Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for compatible listed devices
Nonresettable Special Application Power - TB1 (MS-4 only)
Operating Voltage: Nominal 24 VDC
Maximum Available Current: 500 mA (see footnote 1 on page 12.)
Power-limited Circuitry
Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for compatible listed devices
1.3 Controls and Indicators
Front Panel Membrane Buttons
•
Acknowledge
•
Alarm Silence
•
Reset
1. Total current for resettable power and one Notification Appliance Circuit must not exceed
3.0 amps for the MS-2. Total current for nonresettable power, resettable power and two
Notification Appliance Circuits must not exceed 6.0 amps for the MS-4 (requires optional
second transformer).
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Controls and Indicators
Product Description
•
Walktest
•
Zone Enable/Disable - Zone 1
•
Zone Enable/Disable - Zone 2
•
Zone Enable/Disable - Zone 3 (MS-4 only)
•
Zone Enable/Disable - Zone 4 (MS-4 only)
LED Indicators
•
Fire Alarm Zone 1 - red LED
•
Fire Alarm Zone 2 - red LED
•
Fire Alarm Zone 3 - red LED (MS-4 only)
•
Fire Alarm Zone 4 - red LED (MS-4 only)
•
Supervisory Zone 1 - yellow LED
•
Supervisory Zone 2 - yellow LED
•
Supervisory Zone 3 - yellow LED (MS-4 only)
•
Supervisory Zone 4 - yellow LED (MS-4 only)
•
Trouble Zone 1 - yellow LED
•
Trouble Zone 2 - yellow LED
•
Trouble Zone 3 - yellow LED (MS-4 only)
•
Trouble Zone 4 - yellow LED (MS-4 only)
•
Maintenance Zone 1 - yellow LED
•
Maintenance Zone 2 - yellow LED
•
Maintenance Zone 3 - yellow LED (MS-4 only)
•
Maintenance Zone 4 - yellow LED (MS-4 only)
•
AC Power - green LED
•
NAC Disable - yellow LED
•
Zone Disable - yellow LED
•
NAC Fault - yellow LED
•
System Trouble - yellow LED
•
Power Trouble - yellow LED
•
Walktest - yellow LED
•
Alarm Silence - yellow LED
•
Earth Fault - yellow LED (on main circuit board) lights if zero impedance between FACP and
ground exists
•
Battery Fault - yellow LED (on main circuit board)
•
Charger Fault - yellow LED (on main circuit board)
Local Piezo Sounder
A piezo sounder provides separate and distinct sounds for alarm, trouble, maintenance and
supervisory conditions as follows:
•
Alarm - on steady
•
Trouble - pulse 1 second on and 1 second off
•
Maintenance - pulse ½ second on and ½ second off
•
Supervisory - pulse ½ second on and ½ second off
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Product Description
Circuits
1.4 Circuits
Input Circuits
Two input IDCs (Initiating Device Circuits) on the MS-2 and four IDCs on the MS-4 provide Style
B (Class B) configurations. All IDCs accept i3 detectors as well as conventional two-wire smoke
detectors, four-wire smoke detectors and normally-open contact devices.
Output Circuits
•
24 VDC resettable special application power output - 500 mA
•
24 VDC nonresettable special application power output (MS-4 only) - 500 mA
•
24 volt battery charger (up to 18 Amp Hour batteries)
Notification Appliance Circuits
One NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) Style Y (Class B) on the MS-2
Two NACs Style Y (Class B) on the MS-4
Relays
Alarm Relay
Trouble Relay (fail-safe)
Supervisory Relay (MS-4 only)
Form-C contacts rated 2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive)
1.5 Components
Main Circuit Board
The main circuit board contains the system’s CPU, power supply, other primary components and
wiring interface connectors. Optional modules plug in and are mounted to the main circuit board.
Cabinet
The backbox measures 14.5” (36.8 cm) x 15.218” (38.65 cm) x 2.875” (7.3 cm) and provides space
for two batteries (up to 7 Amp Hours). Also included is a dress panel which mounts inside the
cabinet.
Transformer Assembly
One 100VA transformer is provided standard with the FACP. An optional second 100VA
transformer is available for the MS-4 to provide maximum accessory power.
Batteries
The cabinet provides space for two 7 Amp Hour batteries (larger batteries up to 18 Amp Hour,
require use of a UL listed battery box such as the BB-17F). Batteries must be ordered separately.
1.6 Optional Modules and Accessories
CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (MS-4 only)
The CAC-4 Module can be used to convert the Style B (Class B) Initiating Device Circuits to Style
D (Class A) and Style Y (Class B) Notification Appliance Circuits to Style Z (Class A). The
module connects to J1 on the MS-4 main circuit board.
4XTMF Transmitter Module (MS-2 and MS-4)
The 4XTMF provides a supervised output for local energy municipal box transmitter and alarm and
trouble reverse polarity. It includes a disable switch and disable trouble LED. A module jumper
option allows the reverse polarity circuit to open with a system trouble condition if no alarm
condition exists. The 4XTMF mounts to the MS-2 main circuit board option module connectors J3
& J5 or the MS-4 main circuit board, occupying one of the two sets of option module connectors J3
& J5 or J4 & J6.
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Optional Modules and Accessories
Product Description
4XLMF LED Interface Module (MS-4 only)
The LED Interface Module supports the RZA-4XF Remote Annunciator module. Annunciator
wiring is supervised for open conditions by this module. The 4XLMF mounts to the MS-4 main
circuit board option module connectors J3 and J5 only.
RZA-4XF Remote Annunciator (MS-4 only)
The Remote Annunciator mounts on a standard single-gang electrical box and provides LED
indication of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
Alarm Zone 1 (red LED)
Alarm Zone 2 (red LED)
Alarm Zone 3 (red LED)
Alarm Zone 4 (red LED)
System Trouble (yellow LED)
A Local Trouble Sounder and Silence Switch are also provided. All LED wiring is supervised for
open conditions. Any open condition will cause the System Trouble LED to illuminate. Slide-in
paper labels permit an easy change of zone information.
NOTE: The RZA-4XF Remote Annunciator requires the use of the LED Interface Module (4XLMF).
4XZMF Zone Relay Module (MS-4 only)
The Zone Relay Module provides Form-C relay contacts for the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Alarm Zone 1
Alarm Zone 2
Alarm Zone 3
Alarm Zone 4
System Alarm
System Trouble
As a jumper option, the first four relays described above can be made silenceable. The 4XZMF
mounts to the MS-4 main circuit board, occupying one of the two sets of option module connectors.
Dress Panel DP-MS2/4
A dress panel DP-MS2/4 is optional. The dress panel restricts access to the system wiring while
allowing access to the membrane switch panel.
Battery Box
The BB-17F battery box may be used to house two batteries greater than 7 Amp Hour to a
maximum of 18 Amp Hour. The battery box mounts directly below the control panel cabinet,
centered to the main circuit board. The BB-17F is red and is provided with knockouts.
411 and 411UD Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter
The three input/channel 411 and the four input/channel 411UD are dual line, digital alarm
communicator/transmitters which can be used as slave communicators with the MS-4 FACP. The
inputs/channels are compatible with normally open relay contacts, require ELRs (End-of-Line
Resistors), are supervised and are fully programmable. The communicators interface with the
public switched telephone network and are compatible with most central station receivers. Power
supplied must be 12 or 24 volts, filtered and nonresettable. The communicators are mounted in a
small metal enclosure, providing a variety of mounting options. Refer to the 411 or 411UD manual
for additional information.
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The cabinet can be surface mounted or semi-flush mounted using the optional Trim Ring P/N:
TR-1-R. The door is removable during the installation period by opening and lifting if off the
hinges. The cabinet mounts using two key slots at the top of the backbox and two additional 0.250”
diameter holes located at the bottom.
Carefully unpack the system and check for shipping damage. Select a location for the cabinet that
is in a clean, dry, vibration-free area where extreme temperatures are not encountered. The area
should be readily accessible with sufficient room to easily install and maintain the control panel.
Locate the top of the cabinet approximately five feet above the floor with the hinge mounting on
the left.
Determine the number of conductors required for the devices to be installed and determine the
appropriate knockouts. All wiring must be in accordance with the National and/or Local codes for
fire alarm systems and power supplies.
2.1 Backbox Mounting
1.
Mark and predrill holes for the top two keyhole mounting bolts.
2.
Install two upper fasteners in the wall with the screw heads protruding approximately ¼”.
3.
Using the upper keyholes, mount the backbox over the two screws.
4.
Mark the lower two holes, remove the backbox from the wall and drill the mounting holes.
5.
Mount the backbox, install the remaining fasteners and tighten all screws.
Top
2.875” (7.3 cm)
Depth = 3.000”
(7.62 cm)
Backbox = 14.5”
(36.8 cm)
0.75”(1.9 cm)
2.7”
(6.86cm)
9.1” (23.1 cm)
10.375”
(26.35 cm)
Height=15.000”
(38.10 cm)
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Pem Studs
Backbox Mounting Holes
1.125” (2.868 cm)
Bottom
Figure 2.1 Backbox Mounting Dimensions
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Backbox Mounting
Installation
Top
Depth = 2.875” (7.3 cm)
Door = 14.677” (37.28 cm)
Depth = 3.05”
(7.75cm)
Door = 15.342”
(38.97 cm)
Bottom
Depth = 4.75”
(12.065 cm)
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Battery Box = 8.5”
(21.59 cm)
Battery Box = 14.5”
(37.384 cm)
Figure 2.2 Backbox and Battery Box
When using batteries larger than 7 Amp Hour (up to 18 Amp Hour), the BB-17F battery box (or
UL-listed equivalent) must be installed. To install the BB-17F:
1.
Mount the FACP cabinet to the wall.
2.
Remove knockouts on the bottom of the FACP cabinet and top of the BB-17F.
3.
Using conduit, hang the BB-17F from the FACP cabinet making sure there is at least ½” of
clearance between the two cabinets.
4.
Anchor the BB-17F to the wall.
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Operating Power
2.2 Operating Power
!
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER
SEVERAL DIFFERENT SOURCES OF POWER CAN BE CONNECTED TO THIS PANEL.
DISCONNECT ALL SOURCES OF POWER BEFORE SERVICING. THE PANEL AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT MAY BE DAMAGED BY REMOVING AND/OR INSERTING CARDS,
MODULES OR INTERCONNECTING CABLES WHILE THIS UNIT IS ENERGIZED.
Primary Power Source (AC) and Earth Ground Connections
AC power connections are made inside the control panel cabinet. The primary power source for the
panel is 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.3 amps for the MS-2/MS-4 or 240 VAC, 50 HZ, 1.15 amps for the
MS-2E/MS-4E. Run a pair of wires (with ground conductor) from the protected premises main
breaker box to TB8 of the main circuit board. As per the National Electrical Code, use 14 AWG
(2.00 mm2, 1.6 mm O.D.) or heavier gauge wire with 600V insulation. No other equipment may be
connected to this circuit. In addition, this circuit must be provided with overcurrent protection and
may not contain any power disconnect devices. A separate Earth Ground connection must be made
to ensure proper panel operation and lightning and transient protection. Connect the Earth Ground
wire [minimum 14 AWG (2.00 mm2)] to the transformer mounting stud. Do not use conduit for the
Earth Ground connection since this does not provide reliable protection.
Secondary Power Source (Batteries)
Observe polarity when connecting the battery. Connect the battery cable to J8 on the main circuit
board using the plug-in connector and cable provided. The battery charger is current-limited and
capable of charging sealed lead acid batteries. The charger shuts off when the system is in alarm.
!
WARNING: BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID
BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO THE SKIN
AND EYES AND CAN DESTROY FABRICS. IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH SULFURIC ACID,
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THE SKIN OR EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Optional second transformer
shown installed
Standard transformer
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Earth ground wire shown
connected to transformer
mounting stud
Figure 2.3 Operating Power Connections
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Input Circuits
Installation
2.3 Input Circuits
The MS-2 has two IDCs (Initiating Device Circuits) and the MS-4 has four IDCs. Each circuit is
compatible with System Sensor’s i3 smoke detectors which generate a maintenance signal when the
detector becomes dirty and a separate supervisory ‘freeze’ signal when ambient temperature falls
below the detector rating. The maximum loop resistance limit for each IDC is 100 ohms. The field
wiring for each zone is supervised for opens, shorts and ground faults (zero impedance to ground).
All conditions are visually and audibly annunciated.
Each circuit is configured for Style B (Class B) operation and will accept I3 smoke detectors, any
normally-open contact devices as well as conventional 2-wire or 4-wire, 24 VDC smoke detectors.
In addition, Zone 1 (IDC 1) on the MS-2 and Zone 2 (IDC2) on the MS-4 can be programmed as
combination supervisory and waterflow zones. Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility
Document for a list of compatible devices.
MS-4 Initiating Device Circuits can be converted to Style D (Class A) by installing the optional
Class A Converter module. Refer to “CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (MS-4 only)” on page 24.
Class B Initiating Device Circuits (supervised and power-limited)
4.7 K, ½ watt resistor P/N:71252
UL listed Power Supervision Relay
(refer to Device Compatibility Document for list of compatible relays)
UL listed compatible 4-wire smoke detector
UL listed
compatible
2-wire smoke
detectors
manual pull stations
heat detectors
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Resettable 24 VDC
4-wire smoke
detector power
(500 mA maximum)
Dummy load all
unused circuits - 4.7
K, ½ watt resistor
(P/N: 71245)
Note: Zones 3 & 4 on
MS-4 only
Figure 2.4 IDC Connections
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Input Circuits
Combination Waterflow/Supervisory Zone
A combination Waterflow/Supervisory circuit allows an FACP to distinguish between an Alarm
switch (waterflow device) and a Supervisory switch (tamper) installed on the same circuit. The
following figure illustrates the wiring of Zone 2 as a Style B (Class B) Waterflow/Supervisory
circuit. Note that only Zone 1 on the MS-2 and Zone 2 on the MS-4 can be configured in this
manner.
Class B Initiating Device Circuits (supervised and power-limited)
4.7 K, ½ watt resistor P/N:71252
Supervisory Switch
(tamper)
Supervisory Switch
(tamper)
In-Line-Resistor
1.2 K, ½ watt resistor P/N: 75579
Alarm Switch
(waterflow)
Note: Zones 3 & 4 on
MS-4 only
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Dummy load all unused
circuits - 4.7 K, ½ watt
resistor (P/N: 71245)
Figure 2.5 Style B Combination Circuit on Zone 2 of the MS-4
Requirements for the Combination Waterflow/Supervisory circuit are as follows:
 The Waterflow Alarm Switch(es) must connect to the FACP Initiating Device Circuit before
the In-Line Resistor as shown in Figure 2.5
 The Waterflow Supervisory Switch(es) must connect to the FACP Initiating Device Circuit
after the In-Line Resistor as shown in Figure 2.5
 Program the FACP Initiating Device Circuit #1 on the MS-2 or Circuit #2 on the MS-4 as a
Combination circuit by placing SW1 DIP switch 8 to the ON position as described in “SW1
DIP Switch Settings” on page 33
 Waterflow Alarm Switch activation causes the panel to latch into alarm until the alarm
condition is cleared and the FACP is reset
 Supervisory Switch activation causes the panel to track the supervisory condition, that is,
the panel will clear when the supervisory condition is cleared (if FACP is programmed for
Autoresettable Supervisory)
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Output Circuits
Installation
2.4 Output Circuits
2.4.1 Notification Appliance Circuits
The MS-2 provides one Style Y (Class B) NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) while the MS-4
provides two Style Y (Class B) NACs. Each circuit is capable of providing a maximum of 2.5
amps of current. Total current drawn from these as well as other DC power outputs cannot exceed
3.0 amps for the MS-2 or 6.0 amps for the MS-4 with the optional second transformer installed
(refer to battery calculations section). Each circuit is supervised and power-limited. Refer to the
Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for a listing of compatible notification appliances.
The MS-4 NACs can be converted to Style Z (Class A) by installing the optional Class A Converter
module. Refer to “CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (MS-4 only)” on page 24.
Class B Notification Appliance Circuits (supervised and power-limited)
4.7 K, ½ watt resistor P/N:71252
Polarized Bell
Polarized Bell
Polarized Horn-Strobe
Polarized Strobe
Polarized Horn
Polarized Horn
TB2
Notification Appliance Circuit
polarity shown in alarm condition
B+ B- B+ BNAC 1 NAC 2
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Dummy load any unused
circuits (P/N: 71245)
Figure 2.6 NAC Connections
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Output Circuits
2.4.2 Special Application DC Power Output Connections
Resettable 24 VDC special application power is available on both the MS-2 and MS-4 control
panels. Nonresettable 24 VDC special application power is available only on the MS-4.
Nonresettable Power (500 mA) -MS-4Only
24 VDC filtered, nonresettable special application power
can be obtained from
these terminals (power-limited)
TB1
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4-Wire Smoke Detector Power (500 mA)
24 VDC filtered, resettable special application power for
4-wire smoke detectors can be obtained from these
terminals (power-limited)
+
-
+
-
Figure 2.7 Special Application Power
2.4.3 Relays
The MS-2 and MS-4 control panels provide an alarm and fail-safe trouble relay and the MS-4 also
provides a supervisory relay. Each Form-C relay is rated for 2 amps @ 30VDC (resistive).
Note that relay connections may be power-limited or nonpower-limited, provided that 0.25”
minimum spacing is maintained between conductors of power-limited and nonpower-limited
circuits.
C
ALARM
NC NO
C
SUPV
NC NO
TB7
TB6
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TROUBLE
C TRBL NORM
TB5
Note: Relay contacts are shown with
power applied to the panel and no active
troubles, alarms or supervisories.
The Trouble Relay is a fail-safe relay
which will transfer on any trouble or total
power failure.
Figure 2.8 Relay Terminals
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Installation
2.5 Power-limited Wiring Requirements
Power-limited and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. All
power-limited circuit wiring must remain at least 0.25” (6.35 mm) away from any nonpowerlimited circuit wiring. Furthermore, all power-limited and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must
enter and exit the cabinet through different knockouts and/or conduits. A typical wiring diagram
for the MS-4 is illustrated below.
TB1
XX-XXX-XXXXXX Rev X
A+ A- A+ AA+ A- A+ ACLASS A CLASS A CLASS A CLASS A
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
NAC 1
NAC 2
C
A+ A- A+ ACLASS A CLASS A
ZONE 3 ZONE 4
NC NO
ALARM
4XLB
C
NC NO
SUPV
TB7
-
TB6
+
Resettable
TB5
-
TB3
+
Nonreset
Nonpower-limited Circuits
TB2
TB1
SIGNAL TRANSFORMER
Power-limited Circuits
CAC-4
Power-limited
Circuits
ZONE 1
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
ZONE 2
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
ZONE 3
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
4XLMF
XX-XXX-XXXXXX Rev X
NAC
DISABLE
AC
POWER
TRANSFORMER 2
SIGNAL TRANSFORMER
ZONE 4
ACK
NAC
FAULT
ZONE
DISABLE
SYSTEM
TROUBLE
ALARM
SILENCE
POWER
TROUBLE
ALARM
SILENCE
WALK
TEST
WALK
TEST
RESET
ZONE
ENABLE/DISABLE
1
4
3
2
J9
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BATTERY
ON
HOT NEUT EARTH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
EARTH BATT CHG
J8
J7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TRANSFORMER 1
JP1
JP2
TB8
4XTMF
SW1 SW2 SW3
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Nonpower-limited
Circuit
AC Power
Figure 2.9 Typical UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements
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Installation of Optional Modules
2.6 Installation of Optional Modules
!
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT POWER
REMOVE ALL POWER (AC AND DC) BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING MODULES OR
WIRING.
2.6.1 CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (MS-4 only)
Installation
The CAC-4 Module can be used to convert the four Style B (Class B) Initiating Device Circuits to
Style D (Class A) and the two Style Y (Class B) Notification Appliance Circuits to Style Z (Class
A). The module plugs into connector J1 which is located at the top right of the MS-4 main circuit
board.
Install the three supplied standoffs in the holes on the main circuit board as indicated in the
following figure. Carefully align the connector on the CAC-4 with J1 on the FACP main circuit
board and press the module securely into place. Make certain the pins are properly aligned to
prevent bending or breaking of any connector pins.
CAC-4 Module
J1 Connector
MS-4 Main Circuit Board
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Secure to Standoff
Secure to Standoffs
Figure 2.10 CAC-4 Module Installation
Wiring NACs and IDCs for Class A
Wire the Style Z (Class A) Notification Appliance Circuits using TB2 of the MS-4 and TB1 of the
CAC-4 module. Wire the Style D (Class A) Initiating Device Circuits using TB3 of the MS-4 and
TB1 of the CAC-4. Make certain to observe polarity when connecting the devices to the circuits.
The B+ and A+ terminals must comprise the feed and return for the positive side of a device and the
B- and A- terminals must comprise the feed and return for the negative side of a device. To
configure any of the zones for Class B when the CAC-4 is installed, simply wire to the B+ and Binput on the FACP terminal(s) and install the End-of-Line Resistor after the last device on the
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circuit. Do not wire to the corresponding A+ and A- terminals on the CAC-4 module. Note that
Zone 1 IDC on the MS-2 and Zone 2 IDC on the MS-4 can be configured as a combination
waterflow/supervisory circuit as illustrated in the following figure.
IMPORTANT! All
devices must be
within 20 feet of the
Class A portion of
the circuit and
wiring must be in
conduit.
Class B (Style B)
IDC - 4.7 K
½ watt ELR
resistor
P/N:71252
(supervised and
power-limited)
Class A
(Style D) IDC
Combo Waterflow &
Supervisory
20K, ½ watt ELR
resistor P/N:75477
(supervised and
power-limited)
Tamper
Class A (Style Z) NAC
(supervised and power-limited)
Smoke
Polarized
Bell
Class A
(Style D) IDC
(supervised and
power-limited)
Smoke
Tamper
Polarized
Strobe
Polarized
Horn
Pull
Station
1.2 K
½ watt
In-Line
resistor
P/N:75579
Heat
Pull
Station
Waterflow
Heat
Dummy load all unused
circuits - 4.7 K
½ watt ELR resistor
(P/N: 71245)
Circuit polarities
shown in alarm
condition
CAC-4 Class A Converter Module
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MS-4
Circuit Board
Figure 2.11 Wiring NACs and IDCs for Class A Operation
2.6.2 4XTMF, 4XLMF and 4XZMF Option Modules
MS-4: The 4XLMF LED Interface Module can only be plugged into connectors J3 and J5 on the
MS-4 main circuit board. The 4XTMF and 4XZMF modules can be plugged into connectors J3
and J5 or J4 and J6 on the MS-4 main circuit board. A combination of any two of the three
modules can be installed.
MS-2: Only the 4XTMF module can be plugged into connectors J3 & J5 on the MS-2 main circuit
board. (No other option modules can be installed on the MS-2).
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Installation of Optional Modules
The following steps must be followed when installing each of these modules:
Cut jumper JP1 (for connectors J3 and J5) and/or JP2 (for connectors J4 and J6) on the main
circuit board to allow the control panel to supervise the placement of any installed option
module.
3.
Install the two supplied metal standoffs in the locations indicated. These standoffs provide the
required earth ground protection.
4.
Carefully plug the connectors on the option module into connectors J3 and J5 or J4 and J6 on
the FACP main circuit board, being careful not to bend any pins.
5.
Secure the option module to the standoff on the main circuit board with the supplied screws.
6.
When the installation has been completed, connect the wiring to the modules as indicated in
the following sections.
7.
Test system for proper operation.
C
NC NO
ALARM
C
NC NO
SUPV
TB7
B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- C TRBL NORM
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
TROUBLE
B+ B- B+ BNAC 1 NAC 2
TB6
-
Nonreset Reset
TB5
+
2.
TB3
-
Remove all power (AC and DC) from the FACP before installing the modules.
TB2
TB1
+
1.
JP3
CLASS A
CONVERTER
J1
J3
J3
ZONE 1
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE
MAINTENANCE
J5
ZONE 2
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
Standoffs
(when using
J3 & J5
J5
ZONE 3
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
FIRE ALARM
SUPERVISORY
ZONE 4
NAC
DISABLE
AC
POWER
SYSTEM
TROUBLE
ALARM
SILENCE
POWER
TROUBLE
ALARM
SILENCE
WALK
TEST
WALK
TEST
RESET
ZONE
ENABLE/DISABLE
1
4
3
2
J4
J4
J9
JP2
Standoffs
(when using
J4 & J6
J6
ON
ON
BATTERY
ON
HOT NEUT EARTH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
EARTH BATT CHG
J8
J7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TB8
J6
JP1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TRANSFORMER 1
ms4bord2.wmf
TRANSFORMER 2
ACK
NAC
FAULT
ZONE
DISABLE
SW1 SW2 SW3
JP1 Jumper
Cut to install
module on J3 & J5
JP2 Jumper
Cut to install module on J4 & J6
Figure 2.12 4X Option Module Connection to MS-4
4XTMF Transmitter Module Installation
The 4XTMF provides a supervised output for a local energy municipal box transmitter in addition
to alarm and trouble reverse polarity. A jumper option allows the reverse polarity circuit to open
with a system trouble condition if no alarm condition exists. A disable switch allows disabling of
the transmitter output during testing to prevent accidental calling of the monitoring service.
Local Energy Municipal Box Service (NFPA 72 Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems):
Supervisory Current: 5.0 mA
Trip Current: 350 mA (subtracted from notification appliance power)
Coil Voltage: 3.65 VDC
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Installation
Maximum Coil Resistance: 14.6 ohms
Maximum allowable wire resistance between panel and trip coil: 3 ohms
Municipal Box wiring can leave the building
Remote Station Service (NFPA 72 Remote Station Fire Alarm Systems) - Intended for
connection to a polarity reversal circuit or a Remote Station receiving unit having
compatible ratings:
Maximum load for each circuit: 10 mA
Reverse polarity output voltage: 24 VDC
Remote Alarm and Remote Trouble wiring can leave the building
Before installing the module, place the disconnect switch to the down (disconnect) position to
prevent accidental activation of the municipal box. Note that a Disconnect LED will illuminate
after the module is installed in the FACP. In addition, the System Trouble LED will turn on to
indicate the Disconnect condition.
Note: 4XTMF Module is not suitable for transmitting reverse
polarity supervisory signal.
Polarities are shown for module activation
1+
23+
45
6+
7-
TBL Jumper
4xtmf.wmf
Disconnect
Switch
shown in
disconnect
position
Remote Alarm (power-limited)*
Remote Trouble (power-limited)*

No connection
Municipal Box (nonpowerlimited)*
* Wiring from these terminals
can exit the protected premises.
Dummy load terminals 6 and 7
(4.7k, ¼ watt resistor) if
Municipal Box is not connected.
Disconnect LED
Connect to:
• MS-4 Connectors J3 & J5 or J4 & J6
• MS-2 Connectors J3 & J5.
Figure 2.13 4XTMF Transmitter Module
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Installation of Optional Modules
4XZMF Zone Relay Module (MS-4 only)
The 4XZMF provides four zone alarm, one system alarm and one system trouble Form-C relays.
Nonpower-limited and power-limited wiring must have a minimum distance of 0.25”, wire to wire.
If this module is used to drive nonpower-limited and power-limited circuits, follow the instructions
below:
Relay #1 through #4 will activate with
Output #1 through #4 and remain latched.
4xzma.wmf
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
NO
}
NC
C
NO }
NC
C
NO }
NC
C
NO}
NC
C
NO }
NC
C
NO
}
NC
C
Relay #1
Relay #2
Relay #3
Relay #4
Alarm
Trouble
Use Disable Switch to
disconnect the relays
1.
Skip a set of dry contacts to maintain the 0.25” required space between power-limited and
nonpower-limited circuits. The wiring of this module must follow the requirements as
specified in “Power-limited Wiring Requirements” on page 23.
OR
If this module is needed to drive power-limited and nonpower-limited relays that are next to
each other, refer to the following illustration which shows a typical connection:
Relay #1
{ NO
NC
Relay #2
{
Relay #3
{
Relay #4
{
C
NO
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
NC
C
} power-limited circuit
} power-limited circuit
no connection
} nonpower-limited circuit
} nonpower-limited circuit
4xzma.wmf
2.
Figure 2.14 4XZMF Zone Relay Module
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Installation
4XLMF LED Interface Module (MS-4 only)
The 4XLMF supports the RZA-4XF Remote Annunciator module. The wiring of this module must
follow the requirements as specified in “Power-limited Wiring Requirements” on page 23.
Important: The 4XLMF module can only be installed on connectors J3 and J5 of the MS-4 main
circuit board.
4XLB
+24 VDC
Out #1
Out #2
Out #3
Out #4
System Trouble
Sound
Resound
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4xlma.wmf
Connect to corresponding terminals of
RZA-4XF Remote Annunciator
4XLMF Module
rza-4xf.wmf
rza-4xbx.wmf
Note: Make wiring connections with system
power off. Maximum wire impedance is
50 ohms per wiring connection.
Front View of RZA-4XF
Single-gang Box
Side View
Figure 2.15 4XLMF LED Interface Module
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Section 3: Program Options via DIP Switch
This section describes the programming options available via DIP switch settings. The FACP can
be field programmed using option DIP switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 which are located in the bottom right side of the main circuit board. A factory-installed dip switch cover, which prevents accidental programming, must first be removed. Once programming is complete, the cover must be
reinstalled. Refer to the following illustration for switch locations and DIP switch placement in the
ON and OFF positions.
(A)
cover2.wmf
screws
To remove dip switch
cover, remove the two
screws, pull upper arm
(A) partially from hole,
then unhook the
bottom side of cover
(B) from circuit board
edge. Replace when
programming is
complete.
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(B)
Switches 1 through 7
shown in OFF position
Switch 8 shown in
ON position
Figure 3.1 Field Programming DIP Switches
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Program Options via DIP Switch
3.1 DIP Switch Settings
The following tables list the programmable features for the MS-2 and MS-4. Placing a DIP switch
in the ON position will select the feature while placing the DIP switch in the OFF position will
deselect the feature. The exceptions to this rule are SW3 DIP switches 5 & 6. These two switches
are used to select the Notification Appliance Circuit synchronization feature. A detailed description
of each feature is presented in the following pages.
Important: When any programmable feature is changed by repositioning a DIP switch, the FACP
Reset button must be pressed to ensure that the control panel can read the new switch position.
Switch Number
SW1
DIP Switch Number
DIP Switch ON
1
Silence Inhibit
2
Auto-silence
3
Temporal Coding
4
Selective Silence (if sync. enabled)
5
Trouble Reminder
6
AC Trouble Delay
7
Autoresettable Supervisory
8
IDC Combination
Waterflow/Supervisory Circuit
1
not used
2
not used
3
IDC1 Verification
4
IDC1 Supervisory
5
IDC2 Verification
6
IDC2 Supervisory
7
not used
8
not used
1
NAC1 Nonsilenceable
2
NAC1 Disable
3
not used
4
not used
SW2
SW3
5&6
used to select strobe
synchronization feature as
shown to the right
Switch 5
Switch 6
No Synchronization
OFF
OFF
System Sensor Synchronization
ON
OFF
Gentex Synchronization
OFF
ON
Wheelock Synchronization
ON
ON
7
Nonsilenceable Waterflow for
Combination Circuit
(only if SW1 switch 8 is ON)
8
spare
Table 3.1 MS-2 DIP Switch Settings
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Switch Number
SW1
DIP Switch Settings
DIP Switch Number
DIP Switch ON
1
Silence Inhibit
2
Auto-silence
3
Temporal Coding
4
Selective Silence (if sync. enabled)
5
Trouble Reminder
6
AC Trouble Delay
7
Autoresettable Supervisory
8
IDC Combination
Waterflow/Supervisory Circuit
1
IDC1 Verification
2
IDC1 Supervisory
3
IDC2 Verification
4
IDC2 Supervisory
5
IDC3 Verification
6
IDC3 Supervisory
7
IDC4 Verification
8
IDC4 Supervisory
1
NAC1 Nonsilenceable
2
NAC1 Disable
3
NAC2 Nonsilenceable
4
NAC2 Disable
SW2
SW3
5&6
used to select strobe
synchronization feature as
shown to the right
Switch 5
Switch 6
No Synchronization
OFF
OFF
System Sensor Synchronization
ON
OFF
Gentex Synchronization
OFF
ON
Wheelock Synchronization
ON
ON
7
Nonsilenceable Waterflow for
Combination Circuit
(only if SW1 switch 8 is ON)
8
spare
Table 3.2 MS-4 DIP Switch Settings
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Program Options via DIP Switch
3.1.1 SW1 DIP Switch Settings
Silence Inhibit
Switch 1, placed in the ON position, selects the Silence Inhibit feature. This feature prevents the
silencing or resetting of the NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits) for a period of one minute
after initiation of an alarm. Placing switch 1 to the OFF position deselects the Silence Inhibit feature. The factory default setting is switch 1 OFF for no Silence Inhibit.
Auto-silence
Switch 2, placed in the ON position, selects the Auto-silence feature. This feature automatically
silences all NACs, programmed for silenceable operation, twenty minutes after alarm activation. A
new activation on another zone will resound the NACs. The factory default setting is switch 2 OFF
for no Auto-silence.
Temporal Coding
Switch 3, placed in the ON position, selects the Temporal Coding feature. This feature causes the
NACs to pulse, ½ second on, ½ second off, ½ second on, ½ second off, ½ second on, 1½ seconds
off, continually repeating this pattern while activated. The factory default setting is switch 3 OFF
for no Temporal Coding, which will cause the NACs to sound a steady signal when activated.
Note that Temporal Coding is disabled if Strobe Synchronization is enabled.
Selective Silence
Switch 4, placed in the ON position, selects the Selective Silence feature. This feature allows the
use of various manufacturer’s horn strobe mute protocols. When Selective Silence is enabled and
the Synchronization feature is selected (refer to“Strobe Synchronization” on page 36), pressing the
Silence button will turn off all silenceable audible devices while leaving on the visual devices, such
as strobes. The factory default setting is switch 4 OFF for no Selective Silence.
NOTE: Enabling Selective Silence but not Synchronization will cause audible and visual devices
to be turned off when the Silence button is pressed.
Trouble Reminder
Switch 5, placed in the ON position, selects the Trouble Reminder feature. This feature causes the
FACP piezo to sound every 15 seconds for alarms and every two minutes for troubles after the
alarms or troubles have been silenced. In addition, the piezo will resound 24 hours after a trouble
has been silenced but not cleared. The factory default setting is switch 5 OFF for Trouble
Reminder disabled.
AC Trouble Delay
Switch 6, placed in the ON position, selects the AC Trouble Delay feature. This feature allows the
FACP to delay trouble activation for two hours following an AC loss or brownout condition. The
factory default setting is switch 6 OFF for no AC Trouble Delay.
Autoresettable Supervisory
Switch 7, placed in the ON position, selects the Autoresettable Supervisory feature. This feature
causes the IDCs (Initiating Device Circuits), programmed as supervisory circuits, to automatically
reset (nonlatching) after the alarm condition has been cleared. The factory default setting is switch
7 OFF for no Autoresettable Supervisory.
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DIP Switch Settings
IDC Combination Circuit
Switch 8, placed in the ON position, sets IDC #1 on the MS-2 or IDC #2 on the MS-4 as a combination circuit. A combination zone can be used for monitoring supervisory devices such as valve
tamper switches and alarm devices such as waterflow switches. Supervisory conditions, which
latch via software, can be silenced by pressing the Acknowledge and then Silence buttons. The factory default setting is switch 8 OFF for no Combination circuit.
3.1.2 SW2 DIP Switch Settings
IDC1 Verification (MS-4 only)
Switch 1 only on the MS-4, placed in the ON position, selects the Verification feature for IDC (Initiating Device Circuit) #1. When Verification is selected the following events will occur when a
smoke detector activates:
1.
FACP removes power from all zones for 6 seconds, resetting all smoke detectors.
2.
Power is reapplied and a 17 second retard period begins, allowing detectors to stabilize.
3.
During the 23 second reset/retard periods of steps 1 & 2, subsequent alarms by the same zone
are ignored.
4.
Alarms detected on any other zone during the retard period will cause the FACP to
immediately process the alarm.
5.
A 60 second confirmation period follows the reset/retard period. If an alarm occurs during the
confirmation period, on the zone which initiated verification, the FACP will immediately
process the alarm. If no alarm is detected during this confirmation period, the FACP returns to
normal condition.
Important! Circuits selected for verification must have only smoke detectors installed
0 sec.
Detector Alarm
Verification
(Reset/Retard +
Confirmation)
Detector Goes Into Alarm
Detector Alarms on Different
Zone During First Detector's
Verification Period
6 sec.
RESET
83 sec.
23 sec.
RETARD
Alarm Ignored
CONFIRMATION
Control Panel Processes Alarm if Same Detector is Still in Alarm
Control Panel Immediately Processes Alarm
The factory default setting is switch 1 OFF for no IDC1 Verification.
IDC1 Supervisory (MS-4 only)
Switch 2 only on the MS-4, placed in the ON position, programs IDC #1 as a Supervisory circuit.
A supervisory zone can be used for monitoring supervisory devices such as sprinkler tamper
switches. A supervisory activation will pulse the piezo sounder at a ½ second rate and flash the
zone supervisory LED at the same rate. The factory default setting is switch 2 OFF for no IDC1
Supervisory.
IDC1 Verification for MS-2 or IDC2 Verification for MS-4
Switch 3, placed in the ON position, selects the Verification feature for IDC #1 on the MS-2 or IDC
#2 on the MS-4. The factory default setting is switch 3 OFF for no Verification. Refer to IDC1
Verification (MS-4 only) for a description of this feature.
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IDC1 Supervisory for MS-2 or IDC2 Supervisory for MS-4
Switch 4, placed in the ON position, programs IDC #1 on the MS-2 or IDC #2 on the MS-4 as a
Supervisory circuit. A supervisory zone can be used for monitoring supervisory devices such as
sprinkler tamper switches. A supervisory activation will pulse the piezo sounder at a ½ second rate
and flash the zone supervisory LED at the same rate. The factory default setting is switch 2 OFF
for no Supervisory.
IDC2 Verification for MS-2 or IDC3 Verification for MS-4
Switch 5, placed in the ON position, selects the Verification feature for IDC #2 on the MS-2 or IDC
#3 on the MS-4. The factory default setting is switch 5 OFF for no Verification. Refer to “IDC1
Verification (MS-4 only)” on page 34 for a description of this feature.
IDC2 Supervisory for MS-2 or IDC3 Supervisory for MS-4
Switch 6, placed in the ON position, programs IDC #2 on the MS-2 or IDC #3 on the MS-4 as a
Supervisory circuit. A supervisory zone can be used for monitoring supervisory devices such as
sprinkler tamper switches. A supervisory activation will pulse the piezo sounder at a ½ second rate
and flash the zone supervisory LED at the same rate. The factory default setting is switch 6 OFF
for no Supervisory.
IDC4 Verification (MS-4 only)
Switch 7 only on the MS-4, placed in the ON position, selects the Verification feature for IDC #4.
The factory default setting is switch 7 OFF for no IDC4 Verification. Refer to “IDC1 Verification
(MS-4 only)” on page 34 for a description of this feature.
IDC4 Supervisory (MS-4 only)
Switch 8 only on the MS-4, placed in the ON position, programs IDC #4 as a Supervisory circuit.
A supervisory zone can be used for monitoring supervisory devices such as sprinkler tamper
switches. A supervisory activation will pulse the piezo sounder at a ½ second rate and flash the
zone supervisory LED at the same rate. The factory default setting is switch 8 OFF for no IDC4
Supervisory.
3.1.3 SW3 DIP Switch Settings
NAC1 Nonsilenceable
Switch 1, placed in the ON position, programs NAC #1 as a nonsilenceable circuit. Selecting this
feature will prevent the notification appliances on NAC #1 from being silenced by the Autosilence
feature or by pressing the Alarm Silence button. The factory default setting is switch 1 OFF for
silenceable circuit.
NAC1 Disable
Switch 2, placed in the ON position, will disable NAC #1, preventing the notification appliances
from activating. This feature may be used during maintenance or while testing the system to prevent building evacuation. The FACP will indicate an NAC disabled fault and system trouble while
this feature is selected. The factory default setting is switch 2 OFF for NAC1 enabled.
NAC2 Nonsilenceable (MS-4 only)
Switch 3 only on the MS-4, placed in the ON position, programs NAC #2 as a nonsilenceable circuit. Selecting this feature will prevent the notification appliances on NAC #2 from being silenced
by the Autosilence feature or by pressing the Alarm Silence button. The factory default setting is
switch 3 OFF for silenceable circuit.
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DIP Switch Settings
NAC2 Disable (MS-4 only)
Switch 4 only on the MS-4, placed in the ON position, will disable NAC #2, preventing the notification appliances from activating. This feature may be used during maintenance or while testing
the system to prevent building evacuation. The FACP will indicate an NAC disabled fault and system trouble while this feature is selected. The factory default setting is switch 4 OFF for NAC2
enabled.
Strobe Synchronization
Switches 5 and 6 are used to program the Synchronization feature. This feature controls the activation of notification appliances in such a way that all devices will turn on and off at exactly the same
time, This is particularly critical when activating strobes which must be synchronized to avoid random activation and a potential hazard or confusion. The FACP can be programmed to operate with
a variety of manufacturer’s devices. The following table lists the required switch settings to
accomplish synchronization:
Synchronization Feature
Switch 5
Switch 6
No Synchronization
OFF
OFF
System Sensor Synchronization
ON
OFF
Gentex Synchronization
OFF
ON
Wheelock Synchronization
ON
ON
The factory default setting is switches 5 and 6 OFF for No Synchronization.
 Maximum Number of Strobes for Synchronization
The total current draw for each Notification Appliance Circuit cannot exceed 2.5 amps. Refer to the
manufacturer’s documentation supplied with the strobes to determine the maximum current draw
for each strobe and ensure that the circuit maximum is not exceeded.
To ensure proper strobe and circuit operation, there is also a limit to the number of strobes that can
be attached to each circuit. Following is a list of the strobes that have been tested with this FACP
and the maximum number that can be connected to each NAC. Make sure that the NAC maximum
current is not exceeded:
 System Sensor: 40 Strobes
 Wheelock: 25 Strobes
 Gentex: 23 Strobes
Nonsilenceable Waterflow for Combination Circuit
If SW1 switch 8 is set to the ON position to select a Combination Waterflow/Supervisory Circuit
(refer to“IDC Combination Circuit” on page 34) and SW3 switch 7 is set to the ON position to
select the Nonsilenceable Waterflow for the Combination Circuit option, the following conditions
will occur:
•
MS-2 - NACs become nonsilenceable upon acitvation of IDC #1 (Combination Circuit)
•
MS-4 - NACs become nonsilenceable upon activation of IDC #2 (Combination Circuit)
Notes:
1.
If initial alarm activations are from IDCs other than the Combination Circuit, the NACs will be
either silenceable or nonsilenceable, depending on the setting of SW3 switches 1 and 3 (refer
to “NAC1 Nonsilenceable” on page 35 and “NAC2 Nonsilenceable (MS-4 only)” on page 35).
2.
If alarm activation is from the Combination Circuit programmed for nonsilenceable, all NACs
will be nonsilenceable regardless of subsequent IDC activations.
Spares
Switch 8 is a spare switch and has no function at this time. The switch should therefore be left in
the factory default setting of OFF.
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Section 4: Operating Instructions
The MS-2 and MS-4 have two modes of operation which are Normal and Walktest modes. Upon
initial power-up, the system will be in Normal Mode. This section discusses operation of the
control panel in the Normal Mode.
4.1 Switch Functions in Normal Mode
4.1.1 ACK - Acknowledge
The Acknowledge button, which is located on the FACP membrane switch panel, silences the
system piezo sounder and changes all flashing system LEDs to on steady. Pressing the
Acknowledge button will have no effect on the Notification Appliance Circuits. To activate, press
and hold the Acknowledge button for a minimum of one second.
4.1.2 Silence
Pressing the Silence button, which is located on the FACP membrane switch panel, silences the
system piezo sounder, turns off the silenceable Notification Appliance Circuits and turns on the
Alarm Silence LED. The Silence button will be ignored for nonsilenceable waterflows and NACs.
Upon the occurrence of a subsequent event (alarm or trouble), Silence is overridden and the control
panel will respond to the new event. To activate, press the Silence button for a minimum of one
second.
NOTE: If Silence Inhibit has been enabled, NACs cannot be silenced for one minute following
initiation of an alarm.
4.1.3 Zone Enable/Disable
To disable a zone, press the corresponding Zone Enable/Disable button. The Zone Disable and
system Trouble LEDs will blink, as well as the Trouble LED for the disabled zone. To enable the
zone, press the Zone Enable/Disable button a second time.
4.1.4 Reset/(Lamp Test)
The system Reset button, which is located on the FACP membrane switch panel, resets the system
and any smoke detectors. Each press of the Reset button will cause the following:
 Clear all status LEDs
 Turn off the Notification Appliance Circuits
 Reset all zones by temporarily removing power
 Silence the onboard piezo sounder
 Restore all system relays to normal
 Temporarily remove power from the resettable power output
NOTE: If Silence Inhibit is active, a panel reset cannot occur for one minute.
Any alarm, supervisory or trouble condition that exists after a system reset will resound the system,
reactivating appropriate system activity. Any zones that were disabled before the reset will be
disabled after the reset.
Lamp Test When the Reset button is pressed and then released, the FACP will perform a Lamp
Test. All panel LEDs will be turned on and the piezo will sound for approximately two seconds.
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Operating Instructions
4.1.5 Walktest
The Walktest button, which is located on the FACP membrane switch panel, allows a panel
walktest to be performed. Pressing and holding the Walktest button for a minimum of two seconds
causes the FACP to enter audible walktest. Pressing the Walktest button and then the Silence
button and holding both for a minimum of two seconds will cause the panel to enter silent walktest.
Walktest can be exited by pressing and holding the Walktest button for a minimum of three seconds
or by pressing the Reset button. Refer to “Walktest” for a complete description of this feature.
4.2 Walktest
Walktest allows the testing of all control panel IDCs (input zones). An audible or silent walktest
may be performed.
!
WARNING: NO FIRE PROTECTION
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WHILE THE FACP IS IN WALKTEST MODE, THE CONTROL
PANEL IS IN AN OFF-NORMAL CONDITION AND DOES NOT PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION.
It should also be noted that the trouble relay will be activated while the control panel is in Walktest
mode. Placing the control panel into Walktest mode will only be possible if the system has no
active alarms.
Prior to initiating a walktest, check to make certain that all system faults have been cleared.
Upon entering Walktest mode, the following conditions should occur:
•
Trouble relay will activate
•
Alarm relay will be disabled
•
Supervision relay will be disabled (MS-4 only)
•
Piezo sounder will be disabled
•
I3 smoke detectors will enter their own test mode causing their LEDs to flash twice every five
seconds (refer to the i3 specification document)
•
All alarm conditions will be displayed as they occur by blinking zone alarm LED
•
All zone troubles will be displayed as they occur by blinking zone trouble LED
During walktest, the FACP zone LEDs will blink for the first activation on a zone. Subsequent
activations on the same zone will cause the corresponding zone LED to blink the number of alarms
on the zone since the start of the test, followed by a two second pause and then a repeat of the
sequence.
Note that following a zone activation, a 6 second reset for conventional and 60 second reset for I3
detectors is initiated. No new alarms or troubles will be detected during this reset period.
Disabled zones will not respond during Walktest. A zone may be disabled while in Walktest mode,
should a faulty device be detected. This allows the user to return the system to Normal mode,
enabling all other zones while preventing the faulty zone from triggering a false alarm.
Audible Walktest
To perform an audible Walktest, press and hold the Walktest button for a minimum of two seconds.
The Trouble and Walktest LEDs will blink at a ¼ second rate.
While testing input devices, the first initiating device activated on a zone will cause the NACs to
sound for four seconds. Subsequent device activations on the same zone will cause the NACs to
turn on for one second. Any smoke detectors that are activated will automatically be reset by the
panel. Zone faults (open circuits) will cause the NACs to remain on steadily until the fault is
cleared.
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Status LEDs
During an audible walktest, if a device remains latched in alarm (such as a Pull Station that is not
reset after activation), subsequent testing of devices on the same zone will not trigger the NACs.
Be certain to reset or clear each device after testing.
Silent Walktest
To perform a silent Walktest, press the Walktest button, then press the Alarm Silence button and
hold both for a minimum of two seconds. The Trouble, Walktest and Alarm Silence LEDs will
blink at a ¼ second rate.
A silent walktest will not activate the control panel Notification Appliance Circuits. All alarm and
trouble conditions must be observed using the LEDs at the control panel as described in the
previous sections.
Exiting Walktest Mode
Walktest mode can be exited by pressing and holding the Walktest button for a minimum of three
seconds or by pressing the Reset button. The time-out feature will cause the control panel to
automatically exit Walktest mode if no button presses have occurred for one hour.
4.3 Status LEDs
AC Power LED
A green LED that remains on while the AC power supply is within correct limits. If this indicator
fails to light under normal conditions, service the system immediately.
NAC Disable LED
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate that a Notification Appliance Circuit has been disabled using
the main circuit board DIP switches. The LED will turn on steady when the Acknowledge or
Alarm Silence button is pressed.
Zone Disable LED
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate that one or more alarm zones have been disabled using the
Zone Enable/Disable buttons. The disabled zone’s trouble LED will also be on. The Zone Disable
LED will turn on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
NAC Fault LED
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate that an NAC trouble condition exists in the system. The LED
turns on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
System Trouble LED
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate that a system fault or abnormal condition exists and that the
fire alarm system may be inoperative. It turns on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence
button is pressed.
Power Trouble LED
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate an AC power, battery or charger trouble condition. It turns on
steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
Walktest LED
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate that the control panel is in Walktest mode. The Acknowledge
and Alarm Silence buttons do not affect the Walktest LED.
Alarm Silence LED
A yellow LED that turns on to indicate that an Alarm condition exists in the system but the
Notification Appliance Circuits and the local piezo sounder have been silenced.
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Zone Fire Alarm LED
A red LED for each zone that blinks to indicate that an alarm exists on the corresponding zone. It
turns on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
Zone Supervisory LED
A yellow LED for each zone that blinks if the zone has been programmed for supervisory and a
supervisory condition exists on the corresponding zone. It turns on steady when the Acknowledge
or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
Note that an i3 smoke detector freeze condition is displayed as a supervisory condition. The zone
does not have to be programmed as a supervisory for this to occur.
Zone Trouble LED
A yellow LED for each zone that blinks to indicate that a trouble exists on the corresponding zone.
It turns on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
Zone Maintenance LED
A yellow LED for each zone that blinks to indicate that a I3 smoke detector on the corresponding
zone is dirty or in need of maintenance. It turns on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence
button is pressed.
Earth Fault LED (on main circuit board)
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate a ground fault condition on the system. A ground fault occurs
when zero impedance between the FACP and earth ground exists. The LED turns on steady when
the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
Battery Fault LED (on main circuit board)
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate a low battery or no battery condition on the FACP. It turns on
steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
Charger Fault LED (on main circuit board)
A yellow LED that blinks to indicate a battery charger fault. It turns on steady when the
Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button is pressed.
4.4 Operation
Normal mode is the standard mode of operation. In this mode, the panel continuously monitors
system status. When no alarm or trouble conditions exist, the control panel will be in the following
state:
•
all LEDs will be off (except the AC Power LED)
•
the Notification Appliance Circuits will be off
•
all relays are in their normal state
•
the onboard piezo sounder will be off
•
i3 smoke detectors will be polled for maintenance and freeze conditions on initial entry into
Normal mode. Thereafter, each device will be polled every hour for freeze and every four
hours for maintenance conditions
All alarm and system trouble conditions are annunciated on the control panel’s LEDs.
NOTE: To ensure that the system is functioning properly, the FACP will perform a freeze check
five minutes after the panel is reset, followed by a maintenance check. If there is no freeze or
maintenance condition, the panel will continue to monitor for freeze conditions every hour and
maintenance conditions every four hours.
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Operation
4.4.1 Fire Alarm Response
The control panel will, upon detection of an alarm condition, cause the following:
•
Latch the alarm condition - requires panel reset to clear alarm condition
•
Blink the Zone Alarm LED one second On and one second Off
•
Turn on remote annunciator alarm LED and piezo sounder
•
Turn the Notification Appliance Circuit(s) on
•
Turn the FACP piezo sounder on steady
•
Turn on the alarm relay
•
Start the Silence Inhibit, Auto-silence and Trouble Reminder functions if enabled
4.4.2 Fire Alarm Restoral
The control panel returns to normal after all alarms have been cleared and a system reset button has
been pressed (pull stations have been reset, smoke detectors have reset and no smoke is present,
waterflow has stopped). The control panel will perform the following upon restoral of all active
alarms:
•
Turn off the FACP Zone Alarm LED
•
Turn off remote annunciator alarm LED and piezo sounder
•
Turn off the Notification Appliance Circuit(s)
•
Turn off the FACP piezo sounder
•
Turn off the alarm relay
•
i3 smoke detectors will be polled for maintenance and freeze conditions on initial entry into
Normal mode. Thereafter, each device will be polled every hour for freeze and every four
hours for maintenance conditions
4.4.3 System Supervisory Condition Response
Zones can be programmed for supervisory in applications where a waterflow sensing device has
been employed and a sprinkler tamper switch is to be monitored. An I3 detector in a ‘freeze’
condition (detected abnormally low ambient temperature) will also generate a supervisory
condition on its alarm zone (refer to the I3 specification sheet for temperature threshold). Any
supervisory condition will cause the control panel to perform the following functions:
•
Blink the FACP Zone Supervisory LED ½ second On and ½ second Off
•
Pulse the piezo sounder ½ second On and ½ second Off
•
Turn on the supervisory relay (MS-4 only)
4.4.4 System Supervisory Restoral Response
When the supervisory condition has been cleared, the control panel will perform the following:
•
Turn off the FACP Zone Supervisory LED
•
Turn off the piezo sounder
•
Turn off the supervisory relay (MS-4 only)
4.4.5 Trouble Condition Response
The control panel, upon detection of one or more trouble conditions, well perform the following:
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•
Blink the FACP System Trouble LED one second On and one second Off
•
Blink the FACP Zone Trouble LED one second On and one second Off
•
Turn on remote annunciator Trouble LED and pulse the piezo sounder
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•
Pulse the FACP piezo sounder one second On and one second Off
•
Transfer fail-safe Trouble relay
•
Additional LEDs will turn on or blink according to the specific trouble
 NAC Disable LED if NAC has been disabled
 Zone Disable LED if a zone has been disabled
 NAC Fault LED if a fault is detected on an NAC
 Power Trouble LED if an AC, battery or charger fault is detected
 AC Power LED will turn off if AC fail or brownout occurs
 Alarm Silence LED if Silence button is pressed after an alarm or trouble
 Walktest LED if Walktest mode is entered
 Zone Maintenance LED if a I3 smoke detector needs servicing
 Earth Fault LED if a ground fault occurs (zero impedance to ground)
 Battery Fault LED if low or no battery condition occurs
 Charger Fault LED if a charger trouble occurs
4.4.6 Trouble Condition Restoral
The control panel performs the following upon restoral of all trouble conditions:
•
Turn off the FACP System Trouble LED
•
Turn off the FACP Zone Trouble LED
•
Turn off the remote annunciator Trouble LED and piezo sounder
•
Turn off the piezo sounder
•
Transfer the fail-safe Trouble relay
•
Turn off additional LEDs corresponding to specific troubles
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Section 5: Power Supply Calculations
5.1 Overview
This section contains instructions and tables for calculating power supply currents in alarm and
standby conditions. This is a four-step process, consisting of the following:
1.
Calculating the total amount of AC branch circuit current required to operate the system
2.
Calculating the power supply load current for non-fire and fire alarm conditions and
calculating the secondary (battery) load
3.
Calculating the size of batteries required to support the system if an AC power loss occurs
4.
Selecting the proper batteries for your system
5.2 Calculating the AC Branch Circuit
The control panel requires connection to a separate, dedicated AC branch circuit, which must be
labeled FIRE ALARM. This branch circuit must connect to the line side of the main power feed
of the protected premises. No other non-fire alarm equipment may be powered from the fire alarm
branch circuit. The branch circuit wire must run continuously, without any disconnect devices,
from the power source to the control panel. Overcurrent protection for this circuit must comply
with Article 760 of the National Electrical Codes as well as local codes. Use 14 AWG (2.00 mm2)
wire with 600 volt insulation for this branch circuit.
Use Table 5.1 , to determine the total amount of current, in AC amperes (A), that must be supplied
to the system.
Device Type
Number of
Devices
MS-2/MS-4
or
MS-2E/MS-4E
1
Current Draw
(AC amps)
2.3
or
1.15
X
[
]
X
[
]
X
Total Current per
Device
=
=
[
]
Sum Column for AC Branch Current Required
=
=
Table 5.1 120/240 VAC Branch Circuit Requirements
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Power Supply Calculations
5.3 Calculating the System Current Draw
5.3.1 Overview
The control panel must be able to power all internal and external devices continuously during the
non-fire alarm condition. To calculate the non-fire alarm load on the system power supply when
primary power is applied, use Calculation Column 1 in Table 5.3 on page 46. The control panel
must support a larger load current during a fire alarm condition. To calculate the fire alarm load on
the power supply, use Calculation Column 2 in Table 5.3 on page 46. The secondary power source
(batteries) must be able to power the system during a primary power loss. To calculate the non-fire
alarm load on the secondary power source, use Calculation Column 3 in Table 5.3 on page 46.
When calculating current draw and the battery size, note the following:
•
‘Primary’ refers to the main power source for the control panel
•
‘Secondary’ refers to the control panel’s backup batteries
•
All currents are given in amperes (A). Table 5.2 shows how to convert milliamperes and
microamperes to full amperes.
To convert...
Milliamperes (mA) to
amperes (A)
Microamperes (µA) to
amperes (A)
Multiply
mA x 0.001
µA x 0.000001
Example
3 mA x 0.001 = 0.003A
300 µA x 0.000001 = 0.0003 A
Table 5.2 Converting to Full Amperes
5.3.2 How to Use Table 5.3 on page 46 to Calculate System
Current Draw
Use Table 5.3 on page 46 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.
Calculate the current draws for each in all columns.
4.
Sum the total current for each column.
5.
Copy the totals from Column 2 and Column 3 to Table 5.4 on page 47.
Following are the types of current that can be entered into Table 5.3 on page 46:
 Calculation Column 1 - The primary supply current load that the control panel must
support during a non-fire alarm condition, with AC power applied.
 Calculation Column 2 - The primary supply current load that the control panel must
support during a fire alarm condition, with AC power applied.
 Calculation Column 3 - The standby current drawn from the batteries in a non-fire alarm
condition during a loss of AC power.
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Power Supply Calculations
Calculating the Battery Size
Table 5.3 contains three columns for calculating current draws. For each column, calculate the
current and enter the total (in amperes) in the bottom row. When finished, copy the totals from
Calculation Column 2 and Calculation Column 3 to Table 5.4 on page 47.
Device Type
Calculation Column 1
Primary, Non-Fire Alarm Current
(amps)
X[current
draw]=
Qty
Main Circuit Board
MS-2
or
MS-4
1
Calculation Column 2
Primary, Fire Alarm Current
(amps)
Total
Qty
0.
1
X [current draw]
=
Calculation Column 3
Secondary, Non-Fire Alarm
Current
(amps)
Total
Qty
0.
1
X[current
draw]=
0.
X[0.080]=
X[0.112]*=
X[0.080]=
X[0.085]=
X[0.175]*=
X[0.085]=
CAC-4
[
]
X[0.001]=
[
]
X[0.001]=
X[0.001]=
4XTMF
[
]
X[0.005]=
[
]
X[0.011]*=
X[0.005]=
4XZMF
[
]
X[0.004]=
[
]
X[0.008]=
X[0.004]=
X[0.004]=
[
]
X[0.019]=
X[0.004]=
4XLMF/RZA-4XF
pair
[
]
1 pair max.
2-wire Detector
Heads
[
]
X[
]†=
[
]
X[
]=
X[
]=
4-wire Detector
Heads
[
]
X[
]‡=
[
]
X[
]=
X[
]=
Power Supervision
Relays**
[
]
X[0.025]=
[
]
X[0.025]=
NAC #1††
[
]
X[
]=
NAC #2
[
]
X[
]=
Current Draw from
TB1 (nonalarm‡‡)
Sum each
column*** for totals
[
]=
Primary Non-Alarm =
[
]=
Primary Alarm =
Total
X[0.025]=
[
]=
Secondary Alarm =
Table 5.3 System Current Draw Calculations
* If using the Reverse Polarity Alarm output, add 0.005 amps; if using the Reverse Polarity Trouble output, add
another 0.005 amps.
† Refer to the Device Compatibility Document for standby current.
‡ Refer to the Device Compatibility Document for standby current.
** Must use compatible listed Power Supervision Relay.
†† Current limitation of Terminal TB2 circuits is 2.50 amps per NAC (MS-4 requires optional transformer for max.
current)
‡‡ The total standby current must include both the resettable (TB1 Terminals 3 & 4) and nonresettable for MS-4
only (TB1 Terminals 1 & 2) power. Caution must be taken to ensure that current drawn from these outputs
during alarm does not exceed maximum ratings specified. Current limitations of TB1, Terminals 1 & 2 = 0.500
amps, filtered, 24 VDC +/-5%, 120 Hz ripple @ 10 mVRMS, nonresettable power and TB1, Terminals 3 & 4 =
0.500 amps, filtered, 24 VDC +/-5%, 120 Hz ripple @ 10mVRMS, resettable power.
*** Total current draw listed above cannot exceed 3.0 amps with only standard transformer installed or, for the MS4, 6.0 amps with both the standard and optional transformers installed.
5.4 Calculating the Battery Size
Use Table 5.4 to calculate the total Standby and Alarm load in ampere hours (AH). This total load
determines the battery size (in AH), required to support the control panel under the loss of AC
power. Complete Table 5.4 as follows:
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Power Supply Calculations
1.
Enter the totals from Table 5.3 on page 46, Calculation Columns 2 and 3 where shown.
2.
Enter the NFPA Standby and Alarm times (refer to ‘NFPA Requirements’ below).
3.
Calculate the ampere hours for Standby and Alarm, then sum the Standby and Alarm ampere
hours.
4.
Multiply the sum by the derating factor of 1.2 to calculate the proper battery size (in AH).
5.
Write the ampere hour requirements on the Protected Premises label located inside the cabinet
door.
Secondary Standby Load
(total from Table 5.3 Calculation
Column 3)
[
]
Required Standby Time
(24 or 60 hours)
Primary Alarm Load
(total from Table 5.3 Calculation
Column 2)
[
]
Required Alarm Time
(for 5 min., enter 0.084,
for 10 min., enter 0.168)
X[
]
X[
]
=
AH
=
AH
Sum of Standby and Alarm Ampere Hours
=
AH
Multiply by the Derating Factor
X 1.2
Battery Size, Total Ampere Hours Required
=
AH
Table 5.4 Total Secondary Power Requirements at 24 VDC
5.4.1 NFPA Battery Requirements
•
NFPA 72 Local, Central and Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems require 24 hours of standby
power followed by 5 minutes in alarm
•
NFPA 72 Auxiliary and Remote Station require 60 hours of standby followed by 5 minutes in
alarm. Batteries installed in a system powered by a generator need to provide at least 4 hours
of standby power
5.4.2 Selecting and Locating Batteries
Select batteries that meet or exceed the total ampere hours calculated in Table 5.4 . The control
panel can charge batteries in the 7 AH to 18 AH range. The control panel cabinet is capable of
housing batteries up to 7 AH. Batteries larger than 7 AH require the BB-17F or other UL listed
external battery cabinet.
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Appendix A: NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements
The MS-2 and MS-4 have been designed for use in commercial, industrial, and institutional
applications and meet the requirements for service under the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Standards outlined in this Appendix. The minimum system components required for
compliance with the appropriate NFPA standard are listed below:
MS-2/MS-4 Control Panel
Contains the main control board, cabinet (backbox and door), main power supply transformer, and
power supply.
Batteries
Refer to “Power Supply Calculations” on page 44, for Standby Power Requirements.
Initiating Devices
Connected to one of the control panel's Initiating Device Circuits.
Notification Appliances
Connected to the control panel's Notification Appliance Circuits via a control module.
A.1 Central Station/Remote Station Transmitter: Connection
to FACP Dry Contacts
The dry contacts of the FACP programmable relays can be used to trip a UL-864 Listed Central
Station/Remote Station Transmitter. The FACP contacts must be supervised by the Central
Station/Remote Station Transmitter module using End-of-Line Resistors (ELRs) with a value
determined by the Transmitter manufacturer. Power is also provided by the Central Station/Remote
Station Transmitter manufacturer. Refer to the Central Station/Remote Station Transmitter
manufacturer’s manual for details.
Typical Central Station/Remote Station Transmitter Module
NC NO
ALARM
C
NC NO
SUPV
TB7
C
TB6
TB5
TB3
B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- C TRBL NORM
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
TROUBLE
ms4cdryxmit.wmf
Supervisory
Alarm
*Note: The Trouble Relay is a
fail-safe relay. With power
applied to the FACP and no
troubles in the panel, the wiring
should be connected to the C
and TRBL contacts as indicated
in the illustration.
Trouble*
Typical Input Zone Triggers
JP3
FACP Main Circuit Board
Figure A.1 FACP Dry Contacts Connection to Central Station/Remote Station Transmitter
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Numerics
B
2 Zone Main Circuit Board 8
4 Zone Main Circuit Board 9
411 15
411UD 15
4XLMF
installation 25, 29
see also LED Interface Module 15
see also LED interface module 29
specifications 29
wiring to RZA-4XF 29
4XTMF
installation 25, 26
operation 26
see also Transmitter Module 14
see also transmitter module 26
specifications 26
4XZMF
installation 25, 28
see also Zone Relay Module 15
see also zone relay module 28
specifications 28
backbox
dimensions 14, 16
mounting 16
battery 14, 18
precautions 18
rating 11
battery box 15
mounting 17
battery calculations 46
battery connector 8, 9
Battery Fault LED 41
BB-17F 17
see also battery box 15
buttons 12
see also control buttons 10
A
AC power 18
AC Power LED 40
AC power rating 11
AC power requirements 44
AC trouble delay 33
accessories 14
ACK
see also Acknowledge 10
Acknowledge 10, 12
Acknowledge button 38
alarm
piezo pulse rate 13
alarm relay 8, 9, 10, 14, 22
contact rating 12
Alarm Silence 10, 12
Alarm Silence LED 40
alarm verification 34, 35
timing graph 34
annunciator, remote
see also RZA-4XF 29
applications 10
audible Walktest 39
autoresettable supervisory 33
auto-silence 33
auxiliary power 22
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C
cabinet
dimensions 16, 17
mounting 16
see also backbox 14
CAC-4 19
installation 24
see also Class A Converter Module 9, 14
charger 14
charger capacity 11
Charger Fault LED 41
circuits 10
Class A 14, 19, 24
Class A Converter Module 9, 14
installation 24
Class B 10, 12, 14, 19
coding
NACs 33
combination circuit 10, 20
see also waterflow/tamper 34
combination waterflow/supervisory 10, 19, 20
requirements 20
wiring 20
compatibility
see also device compatibility 10
control buttons 10
controls 12
cover 30
current
maximum system 12
nonresettable power 22
resettable power 22
see also system current 10
total output 21
current requirements for system 45, 46
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D–L
Index
D
description 10
device compatibility 10
Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter
see also 411 & 411UD 15
dimensions
backbox 14, 16
dip switch cover 30
DIP switch options
see also programming 30
DIP switch settings 31
see also programming 30
disable
see also zone enable/disable 11
disable NAC 35
dress panel 10, 15
E
Earth Fault LED 41
earth ground 18
enable
see also zone enable/disable 11
End-of-Line resistor
IDC 12, 19, 20
NAC 12, 21
F
fail-safe
trouble relay 22
fail-safe relay
see also trouble relay 14
features 10
fire alarm response 42
fire alarm restoral 42
Form-C 15, 28
see also relay 10, 14
freeze 19
freeze signal
see also smoke detector monitoring 10
G
Gentex synchronization 36
ground fault 19, 41, 43
disable 8, 9
I
i3 detectors 14, 19
IDC 9, 10, 12, 14, 19
alarm current 12
compatibility 19
End-of_Line resistor 20
End-of-Line resistor 12, 19
maximum loop resistance 12, 19
see also Initiating Device Circuit 8
50
short circuit current 12
standby current 12
wiring 19
indicators 12
see also LED 11
Initiating Device Circuit 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 19
Class A 24
In-Line resistor
IDC combination circuit 20
installation 16
4XLMF 25
4XTMF 25, 26
4XZMF 25
CAC-4 24
Class A Converter Module 24
option modules 24, 25
J
J3 and J5
option module connectors 25
J4 and J6
option module connectors 25
JP1 jumper
placement supervision 26
JP2
placement supervision 26
L
Lamp Test 38
LED 11, 13
AC Power 11, 13, 40
Alarm Silence 11, 13, 40
Battery Fault 11, 13, 41
Charger Fault 11, 13, 41
Earth Fault 11, 13, 41
Fire Alarm 11, 13
main circuit board 8, 9
Maintenance 11, 13
NAC Disable 11, 13, 40
NAC Fault 11, 13, 40
Power Trouble 11, 13, 40
Supervisory 11, 13
System Trouble 11, 13, 40
Trouble 11, 13
Walktest 11, 13, 40
Zone Disable 11, 13, 40
Zone Fire Alarm 41
Zone Maintenance 41
Zone Supervisory 41
Zone Trouble 41
LED Interface Module 15
installation 25
see also 4XLMF 29
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M–S
M
main circuit board
see also 2 Zone 8
see also 4 Zone 9
maintenance 19
piezo pulse rate 13
maintenance signal
see also smoke detector monitoring 10
modes of operation
see also normal and walktest 38
mounting
cabinet 16
municipal box 26
municipal box transmitter
see also 4XTMF 14
N
NAC 9, 10, 12, 14, 21
coding 33
current 21
disable 35
End-of-Line resistor 12, 21
maximum current 12
nonsilenceable 35
see also Notification Appliance Circuit 8
wiring 21
NAC Disable LED 40
NAC Fault LED 40
nonpower-limited wiring 23
nonresettable power 9, 10, 12, 14, 22
current 22
maximum current 12
nonsilenceable NAC 35
normal mode 38
Notification Appliance Circuit 8, 9, 10, 12, 14,
21
Class A 24
O
operating instructions 38
operation 41
option modules 14
connector 8, 9
connectors 25
installation 24, 25
placement supervision 26
P
piezo 13
alarm 13
maintenance 13
see also sounder 11
supervisory 13
trouble 13
polarity reversal circuit
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power 12, 18, 22
maximum system 12
primary 18
secondary
see also battery 18
see also resettable and nonresettable power
9
power supply calculations 44
Power Trouble LED 40
power-limited wiring 23
programming 30, 31
chart 31
DIP switches 30
feature chart 31
supervisory 34
programming DIP switches 30
R
relay 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 22, 28
contact rating 12, 22
Remote Annunciator
see also RZA-4XF 15
remote station service 27
Reset 10
Reset button 38
resettable power 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 22
current 22
maximum current 12
reverse polarity circuit
see also 4XTMF 14
RZA-4XF
see also Remote Annunciator 15
see also remote annunciator 29
wiring to RXLMF 29
S
selective silence 33
silence
selective 33
Silence button 38
silence inhibit 33
silent walktest 40
sounder 11, 13
status LEDs 40
strobe synchronization
see also synchronization 36
strobes
maximum quantity 36
Style B 12, 14, 19
see also Class B 10
Style D 14, 19, 24
Style Y 12, 14
see also Class B 10
Style Z 14, 24
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T–Z
Index
option module placement 26
supervisory
piezo pulse rate 13
see also programming supervisory 34, 35
supervisory relay 9, 10, 14, 22
contact rating 12
supervisory response 42
supervisory restoral 42
switch functions 38
synchronization
Gentex 36
see also strobe synchronization 36
System Sensor 36
Wheelock 36
system current 10
system current calculations 45
System Sensor synchronization 36
System Trouble LED 40
T
temporal coding 33
transformer assembly 14
rating 14
Transmitter Module 14
transmitter module
see also 4XTMF 26
trouble
piezo pulse rate 13
trouble relay 8, 9, 10, 14, 22
contact rating 12
fail-safe 22
trouble reminder 33
trouble response 42
trouble restoral 43
CAC-4 24
Class A Converter Module 24
Class A IDC 25
Class A NAC 25
combination waterflow/supervisory 20
IDC 19
NAC 21
nonpower-limited 23
power-limited 23
UL requirements 23
Z
Zone 1 19
Zone Disable LED 40
Zone Enable/Disable 11, 13
Zone Fire Alarm LED 41
Zone Maintenance LED 41
zone relay module 15
see also 4XZMF 28
Zone Supervisory LED 41
Zone Trouble LED 41
U
UL
wiring requirements 23
V
verification
alarm timing graph 34
see also alarm verification 34
W
Walktest 10, 13
Walktest LED 40
Walktest mode 38, 39
audible 39
exiting 40
silent 40
waterflow/tamper circuit 34
Wheelock synchronization 36
wiring
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MS-2/MS-2E & MS-4/MS-4E Fire Alarm Control Panel
Operating Instructions
NORMAL - Only the GREEN AC POWER LED is on.
All other LEDs are off.
PANEL KEY - The key to open the panel can be found at the following
location:
________________________________________________________
WHEN AUDIBLE DEVICES ARE SOUNDING FOR AN ALARM
1. Evacuate the protected area
2. Notify the monitoring service and/or the Fire Department immediately. Tell them briefly what happened and your current status.
Phones: ________________________________________
Fire Department
_____________________________________________
Monitoring Service
3. If the Fire Department is responding, be prepared to provide directions to arriving firefighters.
FOR TROUBLE ONLY
1. Notify the monitoring service and/or Fire department if this panel is connected to either one, and tell them what is happening.
Cut along dotted line.
2. Silence audible devices by unlocking and opening the panel and pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE key for a minimum of one second. The
yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED will remain on. Contact authorized service personnel immediately! (See Below).
WARNING!
DO NOT ALLOW TROUBLE CONDITIONS TO REMAIN LOGGED IN THE SYSTEM. THE PROTECTION THE
SYSTEM OFFERS HAS BEEN COMPROMISED OR ELIMINATED, WHEN A TROUBLE CONDITION EXISTS.
To return to normal after an alarm
Manual activation (Fire Drill or otherwise)
1. Do not enter the protected area until safe to do so.
2. Clear all initiating devices. Smoke detectors will not reset if there is
still smoke in the area.
3. Reset the control panel (PRESS the RESET key.)
Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) can be activated by activating a
manual pull station.
NOTE: You may want to disconnect the municipal box by
sliding the DISCONNECT switch, located on the 4XTMF
module, to its disconnect position (to the right). If a DACT is
connected, notify the monitoring service before conducting
any fire drills or tests.
Power failure or brownout
If AC power drops too low or fails, the AC POWER LED will go out, the
SYSTEM TROUBLE LED will turn on, the POWER TROUBLE LED will
turn on, and the panel buzzer and any other audible trouble devices will
sound. Contact authorized service personnel immediately. See below.
Alarm Silencing
Notification Appliance Circuits may be silenced by pressing the
ACKNOWLEDGE key and then the ALARM SILENCE key. The ALARM
SILENCE LED will turn on. Subsequent alarms will reactivate circuits.
Press the RESET key to clear the "silenced" condition.
NOTE: Notification Appliance Circuits may be programmed
as nonsilenceable. Also, Signal Silence Inhibit, if enabled,
will prevent silencing of NACs for one minute after an alarm
(see manual).
To test the lamps and piezo sounder
In the event of trouble, contact the
local Fire-Lite Service Representative
Name: _____________________________________
Press and release the RESET key and check all LEDs. Every LED
should be on and the piezo should sound.
For more information, refer to the MS-2/E & MS-4/E Manual, Document
#51512. It is kept in the following location:
_______________________________________________________
Company: __________________________________
THIS SHEET SHALL BE FRAMED ADJACENT TO THE
CONTROL PANEL
Address: ___________________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________
Document #51665
Rev. B
10/18/04
ECN 04-593
Cut along dotted line.
Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein,
Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its
Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized
Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36)
months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan. 1, 2009). The
Products manufactured and sold by Manufacturer are date stamped at
the time of production. Manufacturer does not warrant Products that
are not manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility but
assigns to its Distributor, to the extent possible, any warranty offered
by the manufacturer of such product. This warranty shall be void if a
Product is altered, serviced or repaired by anyone other than
Manufacturer or its authorized Distributors. This warranty shall also
be void if there is a failure to maintain the Products and the systems in
which they operate in proper working conditions.
MANUFACTURER MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTIES, AND
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS,
TRADEMARKS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RENDERED BY
MANUFACTURER
INCLUDING
WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY
ARISE IN THE COURSE OF, OR AS A RESULT OF, PERSONAL,
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES OF ITS PRODUCTS.
This document constitutes the only warranty made by Manufacturer
with respect to its products and replaces all previous warranties and is
the only warranty made by Manufacturer. No increase or alteration,
written or verbal, of the obligation of this warranty is authorized.
Manufacturer does not represent that its products will prevent any loss
by fire or otherwise.
Warranty Claims.
Manufacturer shall replace or repair, at
Manufacturer's discretion, each part returned by its authorized
Distributor and acknowledged by Manufacturer to be defective,
provided that such part shall have been returned to Manufacturer with
all charges prepaid and the authorized Distributor has completed
Manufacturer's Return Material Authorization form. The replacement
part shall come from Manufacturer's stock and may be new or
refurbished. THE FOREGOING IS DISTRIBUTOR'S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
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