Notifier - System 500 Installation Operation and Programming

12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472
203-484-7161
FAX: 203-484-7118
Publication No. 15019

Installation, Operation, and Programming Manual 07/02/97 Revision: I1
ECN 97-278
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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 Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can
control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and be damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is
associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, completely immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper grounding will
modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to
install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood. an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical
Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software Changes: To ensure
proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72- Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards.
1993 Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system
components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching
wiring. 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,
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be transformer, and printed circuit board location.
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 Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over tightening may damage
not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw
tested and proper system operation verified. terminal removal.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49O C/32-120 O F This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a
and at a relative humidity of 85% RH (non-condensing) at 30 O C/86 O F. proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed
However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic from the body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies
components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and removed from the unit.
humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be
installed in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 15-27O C/60-80 O Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals.
F. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and
associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. installation.
Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device
voltage.
While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance

Fire Alarm System Limitations rates possible, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system - typically made up of smoke detectors, heat Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these devices are
detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another
with remote notification capability can provide early warning of a developing fire. floor of a building.
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or
loss of life resulting from a fire. A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power. If AC power fails,
the system will operate from standby batteries only for a specified time.
Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons:
Rate-of-Rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once
as in chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
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. Further- Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control.
more, all types of smoke detectors - both ionization and photoelectric types, have It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.
sensing limitations. No type of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire caused
by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions, Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled.
circuits, children playing with matches, or arson.
The most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions, however, is inadequate
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the maintenance. All devices and system wiring should be tested and maintained by
control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm professional fire alarm installers following written procedures supplied with each
transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are device. System inspection and testing should be scheduled monthly or as required
not so located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crippling its by National and/or local fire codes. Adequate written records of all inspections should
ability to report a fire. be kept.
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency Canadian Requirements
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise
cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
with the limits for class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Canadian Department of Communications.
Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
to correct the interference at his own expense. Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communica-
tions du Canada.
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Table of Contents
Section One: General Information ........................................................................................ 4

Section Two: Inventory ......................................................................................................... 7
The Basic Equipment Package .................................................................................... 8
Optional Modules ....................................................................................................... 9
Optional Components ............................................................................................... 12
Section Three: Installation ................................................................................................. 13
Installation Outline .................................................................................................... 13
Mounting the Power Supplies .................................................................................... 15
Connecting the CPU Ribbon Cable ............................................................................ 16
Mounting the CPU .................................................................................................... 16
Mounting Optional Module Expanders ....................................................................... 17
Mounting Modules in the Cabinet .............................................................................. 18
Typical Wiring Diagram for UL Power-limited Requirements ......................................... 19
Section Four: Field Wiring the Modules ............................................................................. 20
CPU Terminal Connections ....................................................................................... 21
Dummy loading unused circuits/EIA interface ............................................................. 22
Wiring the Modules ................................................................................................... 23
Section Five: Power Supplies ............................................................................................ 30
The Main Power Supply ............................................................................................ 30
MPS-24BPCA Harness Connections ......................................................................... 32
Wiring the AVPS-24 .................................................................................................. 33
Section Six: Applications .................................................................................................. 34
Waterflow Alarm ....................................................................................................... 34
Supervisory Service ................................................................................................. 34
Central Station ......................................................................................................... 34
Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitters ................................................................... 34
Proprietary Protective Signaling ................................................................................ 39
Tee-Tapping ............................................................................................................. 40
Four-Wire Smoke Detectors ...................................................................................... 41
Notification Appliance Circuit Power Configurations .................................................... 42
Remote Command Inputs ......................................................................................... 44
Section Seven: Programming ............................................................................................. 47
Entering Passwords .................................................................................................. 47
Reconfigure Mode .................................................................................................... 47
Access Security ....................................................................................................... 47
General System Programming .................................................................................. 48
Extended Programming Features .............................................................................. 52
Section Eight: Operating the Control Panel ........................................................................ 54
CPU Circuits ............................................................................................................ 55
Modules ................................................................................................................... 56
Disabling/Enabling Circuits ........................................................................................ 57
Section Nine: Testing & Maintenance ................................................................................. 58
Periodic Testing and Service ..................................................................................... 58
Operational Checks .................................................................................................. 58
Battery Checks ........................................................................................................ 59
Walk Test ................................................................................................................. 59
Appendix A: Supply Calculations ...................................................................................... 60
Appendix B: Canadian Requirements ............................................................................... 65
Programming Log .............................................................................................................. 66
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Section One:
General Information
Introduction
The System 500 is an expandable multi-zone Fire Alarm Control Panel based on a modular design for maximum
flexibility. The heart of the system is the Central Processor Unit (CPU) module which monitors and directs the
actions of all other modules in the system. Up to two other modules may be installed in various configurations.
Internal communications are accomplished over a high-speed serial bus.
The CPU-500 is provided with the BE-500 Basic Equipment package. This module provides two Style Z and/or
Style Y Notification Appliance Circuits, Form-C alarm and trouble contacts, Remote Station alarm and trouble
outputs, and a Municipal Master Box output.
An initiating circuit module (IZ-4 or IZ-8) and a CAB-500 cabinet must be added to make the basic system
functional.
The basic system can be expanded using one or more of the following optional modules or boards:
• IZ-8 Initiating Zone Module • AVPS-24 Audio-Visual Power Supply
• IZ-4 Initiating Zone Module • CR-4 Control Relay Module
• IZ-4A Initiating Zone Module • CR-4L Control Relay Module
• IZE-A Initiating Zone Expander • CRE-4 Control Relay Expander
• IC-4 Indicating Circuit Module • TC-2 Time Control Module
• ICR-4L Combination Output Module • TC-4 Time Control Module
• ICE-4 Indicating Circuit Expander • UDACT Universal Digital Alarm
Communicator Transmitter
System expansion must comply with:

• The physical limitations of the cabinet configuration.
• The electrical limitations of the system power supply (see Appendix A).
• The capacity of the standby battery (see Appendix A).
Key Features
• Distributed microprocessor electronics.
• Field programmable in nonvolatile memory.
• Manual Disable control for all Notification Appliance Circuits and control relays.
• Alarm verification, with device type discrimination.
• Walk Test, with zone change indication.
• Serial annunciators, including LCD and custom annunciators.
• Multiple hazard release control modules.
• Programmable software timers including positive alarm sequence.
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Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents and
standards (as appropriate):
NFPA Standards:
NFPA 13 Sprinkler System.
NFPA 72-1993 Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Central Station Signaling Systems.
NFPA 72-1993 National Fire Alarm Code for Local, Auxiliary, Remote Station and Proprietary Fire
Alarm Systems, Automatic Fire Detectors, Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems, and
Testing Procedures for Signaling Systems.
Underwriters Laboratories Documents:

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
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) listed

Standard CAN/ULC-S527-M87
Other:
EIA-485 Serial Interface Standards
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
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Minimum System Configurations
At a minimum, the following components are required for compliance with NFPA standards 12, 12A,
12B, and 72-1993. Supervisory listing is for local systems only.
1. BE-500 Basic Equipment Package which includes:

Central Processor Module (CPU-500), Main Power Supply (MPS-24BPCA/MPS-24BEPCA), transformer
(4000TA), interconnecting cables, mounting hardware and an instruction manual.
2. An IZ-4, IZ-4A or IZ-8 Initiating Zone Module for up to eight Style B Initiating Device Circuits.
3. Standby Batteries - refer to Standby Power Requirements, Appendix A.
4. Cabinet (CAB-500).
In addition, the following equipment is required for the specific NFPA standards listed below:
An NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary Protected Premises Control Unit requires:
5. NIB-96 Network Interface Board.
An NFPA 72-1993 Central Station Protected Premises Control Unit requires:
5. Notifier UDACT, Noti•Fire 911A Digital Communicator or the Fire•Lite MS-5012 Control
Communicator.
An NFPA-12 Minimum Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Control Unit, NFPA-12A Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
Control Unit, NFPA-12B Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Control Unit or NFPA - 13 requires:
5. TC-2 or TC-4 Time Control Module.
For wiring diagrams and more information on these applications, refer to Section 6.
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Section Two:
Inventory
The System 500 is offered under a Basic Equipment (BE-500) package which provides the CPU module, Main
Power Supply, interconnecting cables and an instruction manual.
Components include modules and devices not provided in the Basic Equipment package. These components
also include several items necessary to complete a basic system, such as an initiating module and cabinet. See
Section One for Minimum System Requirements.
This installation manual covers system basics. For information on special applications, refer to the following
installation manuals:
Document
Document Name
Number
15842 The Annunciator Control System
15048 The Annunciator Fixed System
15037 The LCD-80 Liquid Crystal Display
15023 The TC-2 Time Control Module
15024 The TC-4 Time Control Module
15342 The ACM-8R Annunciator Control Module
15216 The UZC-256 Universal Zone Coder
15666 The NIB-96 Network Interface Board
15207 The AFM-16A Annunciator Control Module
15378 Device Compatibility Document
15885 The LDM Series Lamp Driver Modules
50050 UDACT Universal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter
74-06200-005A Noti-Fire 911A Communicator
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The Basic Equipment Package
CPU-500 Central Processor Module

This module is the heart of the system. It controls and monitors the system
modules and provides a full accounting of system status. In addition, the CPU
contains two Notification Appliance Circuits, a Remote Signaling Municipal Tie
Circuit, and Form-C alarm and trouble contacts. Field programming of the
system is accomplished from this module via the use of the Programming Key.
Includes End-of-Line and Dummy Load resistors.
End-of-Line Resistor Dummy Load Resistor Programming Key

4.7K, 1/2 watt (71252) 4.7K, 1/2 watt (71245)
MPS-24BPCA (MPS-24BEPCA for European)

The MPS-24BPCA supplies the regulated power needed to run
the system modules. It also supplies up to 2.0 amps of regulated
notification appliance power, permitting the use of a variety of
standard UL listed 24 VDC notification appliances. Up to 200
mA of resettable power is available for four wire smoke detec-
tors. The MPS-24BPCA contains an integral battery charger
capable of charging batteries in the 6.5 to 17 amp-hour range
(Note: 15-17AH batteries require a separate battery cabinet).
Includes two sets of battery cables, one for large battery
terminals and one for small terminals. Note: For reorders,
specify an "MPS-24BRB" (for Replacement Board).
4000TA Transformer
Module Ribbon Cable Main Bell Power Harness Positive Battery Cable (red)
(75171) (75169) (71071)
Negative Battery Cable (black)

Power Ribbon
(71072)
(75170)
Power Harness
(75168)
Series Interconnect
(71070)
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Optional Modules
IZ-8 Initiating IZ-4 Initiating

Zone Module Zone Module
This module provides eight This module provides four
Style B Initiating Device Cir- Style B Initiating Device Cir-
cuits. Circuits are power cuits. Circuits are power
limited and can be pro- limited and are user pro-
grammed by the user for grammable for standard
standard fire, Waterflow fire, Waterflow Alarm,
Alarm, Supervisory service, Supervisory service, Non
Non Alarm or Command In- Alarm or Command Inputs.
puts. Also provided are Also provided are End-of-
eight End-of-Line and eight Line Resistors and Dummy
Dummy Load Resistors. Load Resistors.
Note: This module will not

support the IZE-A Initiating
Zone Expander module.
IZE-A Initiating IZ-4A Initiating

Zone Expander Zone Module
Converts the eight Initiating De- This module provides four
vice Circuits on the Initiating Style D Initiating Device
Zone Module (IZ-8) for Style D Circuits. Circuits are power
operation. The expander plugs limited and user program-
into the bottom of the IZ-8. mable for standard fire,
Waterflow Alarm, Supervi-
sory service, Non-Alarm or
Command inputs.
Note: This module will not

support an IZE-A Initiating
Zone Expander module.
End-of-Line Resistors Dummy Load Resistors
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Modules
TC-2/TC-4 Time CR-4L Control

Control Module Relay Module
The TC-2 module is intend- Provides four standard dry
ed for single-hazard re- Form-C alarm contacts rated
lease and can be config- for 5 amps @ 120 VAC or 28
ured for standard release VDC (resistive). Each relay is
service triple coded re- field programmable to respond
lease, or IRI release. It in- to a single Initiating Device Cir-
cludes abort and manual cuit, a group of circuits, or all
release circuits and an ad- Initiating Device Circuits.
justable timer and display.
For more information refer
to the TC-2 Manual.
The TC-4 can provide either

four releasing circuits or
four two-stage evacuation
circuits. Each circuit in-
cludes a cross-zone option
and delay timer option. For
more information refer to
the TC–4 Manual.
ICR-4L Combination
Output Module
Provides two standard dry
Form-C alarm contacts rated
for 5 amps @ 120 VAC or 28
VDC (resistive) and two Style
Y Notification Appliance Cir-
cuits. All relays and circuits
are field programmable. Also
provided are: End-Of-Line
Resistors, Dummy Load Re-
sistors, and Auxiliary Bell
Power Harness.
One Auxiliary Bell Power

Harness
Two End-of-Line Two Dummy Load

Resistors Resistors
4.7K, 1/2 watt (71252) 4.7K, 1/2 watt (71245)
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Modules
IC-4 Indicating ICE-4 Indicating

Circuit Module Circuit Expander
Provides four Notification Expands the IC-4 to a total of
Appliance Circuits for eight Notification Appliance Cir-
Style Y or Style Z opera- cuits (either Style Y or Style Z).
tion. Maximum signaling Circuit ratings are identical to
current is 3.0 amps (3 those of the IC-4. An Auxiliary
amps max per circuit). Cir- Bell Power Harness (illustrated
cuits are field programma- above) is provided with each ex-
ble to respond to a single pander. The expander plugs into
initiating zone, a group of the back of the IC-4.
zones, or all initiating
zones. ELRs, Dummy
Load Resistors, and an
Auxiliary Bell Power Har-
ness (shown below) are
provided with each mod-
ule. For California Code
programming, consult the
factory. Auxiliary Bell Power Harness
CR-4 Control Relay

Module CRE-4 Control Relay
Provides four standard dry Expander
Form-C alarm contacts rated Expands the capacity of the
for 5 amps @ 120 VAC or 28 Control Relay Module (CR-4) to
VDC (resistive). Each relay is eight Form-C alarm relays. Re-
field programmable to relays are identical to those on
spond to a single Initiating the CR-4. The expander plugs
Device Circuit, a group of cir- into the back of the CR–4, IC-4,
cuits, or all Initiating Device TC-2 or TC-4.
Circuits.
Communicators
911A Digital Communicator Transmitter
UDACT Universal Is a three-zone module designed to provide for off-
Digital Alarm premises monitoring of this fire alarm control panel.
Communicator For stand-alone installations, use the 911AC kit that
Transmitter includes a
Transmits system sta- transformer
tus to UL Listed Central and an
Station Receivers via enclosure(s) for
the public switched both the 911A
telephone network. and the
It is capable of reporting transformer.
up to 56 software Refer to the
zones. Noti-Fire 911A
manual,
Document #74-06200-005-A.
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Optional Components
AVPS-24 Audio-Visual Power Supply

Supplies power to Notification Appliance Circuits. Spe-
cial Purpose power (unfiltered, unregulated) rated for 3.0
amps maximum. Provided with a Trouble Cable (below)
for connection to the Main Power Supply.
CAB-500 Cabinet
The cabinet is 17" high by 14-1/2"
wide for recessed mounting between
Trouble Cable wall studs. Includes a backbox (illus-
trated) and door.
DP-500 Dress Panel TR-500 Trim Ring

Mounts to the cabinet to cover system For semi-flush mounting of the cabinet.
components.
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Section Three:
Installation
The control panel's modules communicate with the

CPU through a common ribbon cable connection.
Installation Outline
The following procedures, diagrams, and instructions must be followed precisely to avoid damage to the
control panel and its associated equipment. Reliability depends to a great extent upon proper installation and
maintenance.
❑ Cabinet - Mount the cabinet and draw all field wiring through the knockouts provided. NOTE: Use only one
of the two knockouts provided on the bottom of the cabinet. The batteries will cover the other knockout.
❑ Main Power Supply - Mount the Main Power Supply to the cabinet as illustrated in Figure 3-1. Do not wire
anything at this time!
❑ Transformer - Mount the Transformer to the cabinet as illustrated in Figure 3-1.

❑ Audio Visual Supplies - If an optional AVPS-24 is to be employed, mount it to the cabinet (see Figure 3-1).
❑ Audio Visual Cables - If employing an AVPS-24, connect the AVPS Trouble Cable. Connect the Auxiliary Bell
Power Harness to the AVPS–24. Refer to Section Five to connect these cables.
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❑ Preliminary System Wiring - The Main Power Supply (and AVPS-24, if employed) should be wired at this time
while their terminals are readily accessible. Refer to Section Five.
❑ Module Ribbon Cables - Connect the Module Ribbon Cable to the CPU as illustrated in Figure 3-2.
❑ CPU - Install the CPU module in the top left cabinet position as illustrated in Figure 3-3. Connect the Power Ribbon
and Power Harness between the CPU and the Main Power Supply as illustrated in the respective figure in Section
Five.
❑ Module Expander Boards - If expander boards are to be used with a System 500 modules, install as illustrated
in Figure 3-4.
❑ Modules - Mount each module in its respective chassis position as illustrated in Figure 3-5. Connect the CPU
Row Ribbon to each module. Field-wire each module, using the following figures for reference:
CPU Figure 4-1, 4-2 and 4-3

IZ-8/IZ-4 Figure 4-4 and 4-5
IZ-4A Figure 4-6
IC-4/ICE-4 Figure 4-7
CR-4/CRE-4 Figure 4-8
CR-4L Figure 4-9
ICR-4L Figure 4-10
For the following devices, refer to their respective installation manual: TC-2, TC-4, ACM-8R, NIB-
96, LCD-80, LDM Series, ACS Series, AFM Series, 911A Communicator, and UDACT.
❑ Power-on-check - Apply AC power to the system. Do not connect the batteries at this time! To silence the audible
trouble sounder, push the ACKNOWLEDGE switch on the CPU. The system should reflect the following status:
On the CPU
✓ Green AC POWER indicator should be on.
✓ SYSTEM TROUBLE and POWER FAILURE indicators should be on due to the absence of batteries.
✓ MODULE FAILURE indicator may light shortly after AC power is applied (applies only to a system that
has not been previously configured).
On each module
✓ The yellow trouble indicators may come on approximately 10 seconds after AC power is applied (applies
only to a system that has not previously been configured).
On each AVPS-24
✓ The yellow trouble indicators will light due to the absence of batteries.
On the Main Power Supply

✓ The BATTERY FAIL indicator will be on due to the absence of batteries.
Failure of the AC POWER indicator, or the presence of indications not mentioned above may suggest an
installation problem. Carefully review the installation instructions to isolate the source.
❑ Programming - Refer to Section Seven.

❑ Batteries - Once the system has been programmed and is functional, connect the batteries.
indicators except AC POWER are extinguished.
Ensure that all
❑ Testing - Fully field test the system by conducting the test procedure in Section Nine.
❑ Dress Panels - Complete installation of the system by installing the cabinet door and the optional dress panel.
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Mounting Configuration
Mount the AVPS-24 Audio
Visual Power Supply here
with nuts and lock washers
provided.
Mount the Main Power Supply

here with the screws provided.
Mount the Transformer

here with nuts and lock washers
provided.
Optional Mounting Configuration

When using the Remote Station or
Municipal Box Output, the RS-1459
interface board must be used (refer to
Figure 4-1).
Mount the RS-1459 here with standoffs,

nuts and lock washers provided.
Note: The AVPS-24 cannot be installed
when the RS-1459 is being used.
Figure 3-1: Mounting Power Supplies

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CPU Row Ribbon
Plug into uppermost
connector on CPU.
L-Series Row Ribbon

Plug into second connec-
tor on CPU. Assigns mod-
ules to positions 6 and 7.
Figure 3-2: Connecting Row

Module Module
Ribbon Cables to the CPU L-Series modules
(IC-4RL, CR-4L) Position 6 Position 7
(Cables to be connected to modules later)
Figure 3-3: Mounting the CPU
Step 1: Step 2:
Insert the CPU Module into the left-most cabinet slot, Push the back end of the module down into the
angling the front end of the module into position as cabinet and pull down until the upper board engages
shown. the slot on the chassis as shown.
Cabinet Cabinet
Step 3:
Align the module screws with the thread-holes on the chassis and secure in place.
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Figure 3-4: Mounting Module Expanders
Module Expander Expander/Module

Module
Step 1: Step 2: Step 3:
Attach four standoffs to the Insert the pins on the expander board Secure the module/expander
module using the four into the connector on the module and assembly with four nuts and
screws provided. press the two boards together, ensur- lock washers.
ing that the pins are properly aligned.
Figure 3-5: Mounting L-Series Expansion Modules
This arrangement will fit in

the right most position only.
Note: L-Series modules
should not be mounted be-
hind other L-Series mod-
ules.
L-Series Module Module L-Series Module Expander/Module
For Module Installation: For Expander/Module Combination:

Attach four standoffs to the module using Attach the L-Series Module to the Expander/Mod-
the four screws provided. Attach L-Series ule combination using the four standoffs provided.
Module to standoffs using mounting holes. Secure the entire assembly with four nuts and lock
Secure the assembly with four nuts and washers.
lock washers.
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Figure 3-6: Mounting Modules in the Cabinet
Step 1: Step 2:
Angle the module into the cabinet so that the upper Push the upper end of the module into the cabinet and
board edge slips into the cabinet slot as shown. secure with two module screws. Straighten LEDs so
that they extend from the board at a 90 degree angle.
Cabinet Cabinet
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UL 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" away from any nonpower-limited 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 System 500 is shown below.
Power-limited Nonpower-limited Power-limited Nonpower-limited

circuits circuits circuits circuits
AC Power
Notes:
1) The power-limited Remote Station Alarm Output and the nonpower-limited Municipal Box Output must not be used simultaneously.
2) Mounting two or more modules in the same chassis position requires that all modules be either power-limited or nonpower-limited;
mixing is not allowed. Following is a list of Power-limited and Nonpower-limited modules:
Power-limited Modules Nonpower-limited Modules

IZ-8 ICR-4L UZC-256 TC-2 (Releasing Mode)
IZE-A CR-4 (with power-limited label) NIB-96 TC-4 (Releasing Mode)
IZ-4 CR-4L (with power-limited label) Notifier Serial Annunciators CR-4L (no power-limited label)
IZ-4A CRE-4 (with power-limited label) CR-4 (no power-limited label)
IC-4 TC-2 (Notification mode) CRE-4 (no power-limited label)
ICE-4 TC-4 (Notification mode)
Figure 3-7: Typical Wiring Diagram for UL Power-limited Requirements

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Section Four:
Field Wiring the Modules
The following procedures, diagrams, and instructions must be followed precisely to avoid
damage to the control panel and its associated equipment. Reliability depends to a great extent
upon proper installation and maintenance.
The system's modules feature removable

terminal blocks that ease installation and
servicing of the control panel.
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Figure 4-1: CPU Terminal Connections
Typical Supervised Power Limited Notification
Appliance Circuits
Use only compatible, UL listed notification appliances (see the
Device Compatibility Document, 15378). Max current per circuit is
3.0 amps, subject to the limitations of the power supply.
Remote Station Outputs Local Energy

Non-Supervised, Power Limited Municipal Box
(Standby polarity shown)
Wiring can leave the building Trip current = 0.25 Amps (min)
Coil voltage = 3.65 VDC (min)
24 VDC (nominal). 10 mA max rated current. Coil resistance = 14.6 ohms (max)
Internal resistance = 1360 ohms (nominal).
Intended for connection to the polarity reversal

Style Y circuit of a remote station receiving unit (Fire-Lite
4.7K, 1/2 watt ELR, Model RS-82) having compatible ratings.
Part # 71252.
Remote Station Remote Station
Trouble Output Alarm Output
Municipal box
wiring must be
Style Z run in conduit.
UL listed
24 VDC
Polarized Bell
Municipal Box
Output
Supervised (for
UL listed General General
24 VDC Trouble open circuit)
Polarized Horn
Contacts Alarm Wiring can leave
(power-limited source Contacts the building
(power-limited source
only)
only)
2A @ 30VDC
1A @ 120VAC 5A @ 30VDC
5A @ 120VAC
(resistive)
(resistive)
Max Current = (short circuit) = 0.6 Amps

Max Voltage = (open circuit) = 27.6 VDC
Notes: Max Wire Resistance = 5 Ohms
1) The Remote Station Alarm Output and the Municipal Box Output must not be used simultaneously.
2) Notification Appliance Circuits, Remote Station Trouble output, and the Remote Station Alarm output are power limited and
may be connected to limited-energy cable.
3) Wire Notification Appliances according to the manufacturer's instructions packaged with each device.
4) Terminal blocks will accept #12 to #22 AWG wire.
5) Size notification circuit wire for a maximum drop of 2 volts DC.
6) The RS-1459 module is required when the Remote Station or Municipal Box Output is connected to a circuit that exits the
protected premises. Exception - The RS-1459 module is not required for the Municipal Box Circuit if all of the following
conditions exist: (1) wiring is in conduit, (2) wire length is less than 1000 meters, (3) wiring does not cross any power lines and
(4) must not be in the vicinity of any high voltage..
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4.7K, 1/2-watt Resistor, 4.7K, 1/2W Resistor
Part # 71245. Part # 71245
An unused notification circuit can be termi- If the Municipal Box Output is not to be
nated with one dummy-load resistor (illus- used, it must be terminated with a
trated above on Terminals 1-4) or with two dummy-load resistor.
jumpers (illustrated above on Terminals 5-8).
Figure 4-2: Dummy-loading of Unused Circuits
EIA-485 (+)
EIA-485 Interface
EIA-485 (-)
Figure 4-3: The EIA-485 Interface
The control panel communicates with the serial annunciator modules of the ACS, LCD-80, AFM
and LDM Series through the EIA–485 interface on the CPU. The EIA terminal block is installed on
the lower CPU board. Maximum distance is 6000 feet. Maximum resistance is 100 ohms.
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Figure 4-4: NFPA Style B Field Wiring of
Initiating Zone Modules (IZ-47, IZ-8)
A B C D E* F* G* H* 4.7K, 1/2 watt ELR, Part # 71252. 5
b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b-
Manual Pull Station
A E
B F
UL-listed 2-wire
Photo smoke detector 2
C G
D H UL-listed 2-wire
Ion smoke detector 2
1) Initiating Device Circuits are supervised, power limited and may be connected to
limited-energy cable, except for initiating devices that require 24 VDC power. Typical NFPA Style B
Initiating Device Circuit
2) Use only the compatible, UL-listed 2-wire smoke detectors that are listed in the Device
Compatibility Document.
Dummy load all unused circuits
3) For connection of 4-wire smoke detectors, refer to Section Six. with 4.7K ELR (71245).
4) Wire initiating devices according to the manufacturer's instructions packaged with

each device.
5) For Canada, model N-ELR End-of-Line Resistor Assembly required.
6) Maximum line resistance is 100 ohms.
7) IZ-4 contains only circuits A, B, C and D.
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Figure 4-5: Style D Field Wiring of IZ-8 Initiating Zone Module
with IZE-A Expander
A B C D E F G H
a+ a- a+ a- a+ a- a+ a- a+ a- a+ a- a+ a- a+ a-
b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b-
Manual Pull Station
UL-listed 2-wire
A E
B F
UL-listed 2-wire
C G
D H
1) Initiating Device Circuits are supervised, power limited and may be con-
Typical NFPA Style D nected to limited-energy cable, except for initiating devices that require 24 VDC
Initiating Device Circuit power.
2) Use only the compatible, UL listed 2-wire smoke detectors are listed in
Jumper all unused circuits the Device Compatibility Document.
3) For connection of 4-wire smoke detectors, refer to Section Six.
4) Wire initiating devices according to the manufacturer's instructions packaged

with each device.
5) The IZ-4 cannot be wired for Style D circuits.
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Figure 4-6: Style D Field Wiring of
IZ-4A Initiating Zone Module
A B C D A B C D
CIRCUIT OUT CIRCUIT RETURN

b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- b+ b- a+ a- a+ a- a+ a- a+ a-
Manual Pull Station
UL-listed 2-wire
B
C
UL-listed 2-wire
Typical NFPA D
Style D
Initiating Device
Circuit
A A
Jumper all unused circuits
1) Initiating Device Circuits are supervised, power limited and may be connected to limited-energy cable, except
for initiating devices that require 24 VDC power.
2) Use only the compatible, UL listed 2-wire smoke detectors are listed in the Device Compatibility Document.
3) For connection of 4-wire smoke detectors, refer to Section Six.
4) Wire initiating devices according to the manufacturer's instructions packaged with each device.
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Figure 4-7: NFPA Style Y, Z Field Wiring of Notification Circuit
Module (IC-4) and Expander (ICE-4)
Optional ICE-4 Indicating Circuit Expander. Positions E, F,

E F G H
G, and H are active only with this board installed.
b+ a+ a- b- b+ a+ a- b- b+ a+ a- b- b+ a+ a- b-
Typical
NFPA Style Y
Notification Appliance
A B C D Circuit
4.7K, 1/2 watt ELR,
b+ a+ a- b- b+ a+ a- b- b+ a+ a- b- b+ a+ a- b- Typical
Part # 71252. 5
NFPA Style Z
Circuit
UL. listed
24 VDC
Polarized Bells
UL. listed
A E 24 VDC
Polarized Horns
Jumper Jumper
B F unused unused
circuits circuits
C G
D H
Cut this for California Code
1) Notification Appliance Circuits are supervised, power limited and may be connected to energy-limited cable.
2) Wire Notification Appliances according to the manufacturer's instructions packaged with each device.
3) Max current per circuit is 3.0 amps, subject to the limitations of the source of power (MPS–24BPCA or AVPS-24).
4) For Canada, model N-ELR End-of-Line Resistor Assembly required.
5) Size wiring for a maximum voltage drop of 2 volts at the end of the Notification Appliance Circuit.
6) The IC-4 is California Code programmable (microprocessor Rev. B or higher). To program for California Code, cut diode D35.
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Figure 4-8: Field Wiring of the Control Relay Module (CR-4)
and Control Relay Expander (CRE-4)
E F G H * Optional CRE-4 Control Relay Expander. Positions E, F, G and
H are active only with this board installed.
no nc c no nc c no nc c no nc c
1) These Form-C gold-plated, silver alloy relay contacts are for medium
duty switching and for Pilot Duty.
2) UL contact ratings are 5 amps @ 125 volts AC (resistive) or 30 volts DC

(resistive) and 2 amps @ 125 volts AC (inductive).
3) Activation of a CR-4 or CRE-4 relay occurs automatically when an alarm

A B C D is detected on a selected (programmed) Initiating Device Circuit.
Note: Refer to the Power-limited label located on the FACP door.
Make a notation on the label for each circuit being employed as a
Nonpower-limited circuit. (Refer to the example on the label).
A E
B F Typical Form-C Control

Relay in Standby Position
C G
D H
Non-power-limited and power-limited wiring must have a mini-
mum distance of 0.25" wire to wire and must enter and exit from
different knockouts. If this module is used to drive nonpower-
limited and power-limited circuits, please follow the instructions:
NO
Relay 1 NC Power-limited
Circuit 1) Skip a set of dry contacts to maintain the 0.25" required space
C
NO
between power-limited and nonpower-limited circuits. The
Relay 2 NC Power-limited wiring of this module must follow UL Power-limited Wiring
C Circuit Requirements.
NO no connection OR
Relay 3 NC Nonpower-limited
C
Circuit
NO 2) If this module is needed to drive power-limited and nonpower-
Relay 4 NC Nonpower-limited
limited relays that are next to each other, refer to the figure
C Circuit
to the left showing a typical connection:
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Figure 4-9: Field Wiring of the L-Series Control Relay Module (CR-4L)
1) These Form-C gold-plated, silver alloy relay contacts are for

A B C D medium duty switching and for Pilot Duty.
2) UL contact ratings are 5 amps @ 125 volts AC (resistive) or 30

volts DC (resistive) and 2 amps @ 125 volts AC (inductive).
3) Activation of a CR-4L relay occurs automatically when an

alarm is detected on a selected (programmed) Initiating
Device Circuit.
Typical Form-C Control

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Figure 4-10: Field Wiring of the L-Series Combination Output Module
(ICR-4L)
4.7K, 1/2 watt ELR,
Part # 71252. 5
Typical UL. listed

NFPA Style Y 24 VDC
Polarized Bells
Notification
Appliance
Circuit UL. listed
24 VDC
Polarized Horns
Typical Form-C Control

+ - + - no nc c no nc c
1) Notification Appliance Circuits are supervised, power limited

and may be connected to energy-limited cable.
#1 #2
2) Use only the compatible, UL-listed Notification Appliances
}
}
}
}
listed in the Device Compatibility Document.

Notification Form C Relays
Appliance
3) Wire Notification Appliances according to the manufacturer's
Circuits
instructions packaged with each device.
Power-limited 4) Max current per circuit is 3.0 amps, subject to the limitations
of the source of power (MPS = 2.0 amps; AVPS-24=3.0 amps
total).
5) For Canada, model N-ELR End-of-Line Resistor Assembly

required.
6) Size wiring for a maximum voltage drop of 2 volts at the end

of the Notification Appliance Circuit.
7) Form-C gold-plated, silver alloy relay contacts are for me-

dium duty switching and for Pilot Duty. They must be used
as power-limited circuits.
8) UL contact ratings are 5 amps @ 125 volts AC (resistive) or

30 volts DC (resistive) and 2 amps @ 125 volts AC (induc-
tive).
9) Activation of a CR-4L relay occurs automatically when an

alarm is detected on a selected (programmed) Initiating
Device Circuit.
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Section Five:
Power Supplies
The Main Power Supply
The MPS-24BPCA Main Power Supply is capable of powering the control panel continuously during standby and
alarm conditions. A total of 750 mA amps @ 24 VDC regulated is available from the power supply for operating
the system during Standby conditions.
Figures 5-1 and 5-2 illustrate connections for primary and secondary power to the main power supply, as well as
terminal and harness connections for the control panel.
AC Power Requirements
Primary power required for the MPS-24BPCA Main Power Supply is 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.8 amps and primary
power required for the MPS-24BEPCA is 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.9 amps.
Connecting the Primary Power Source

With the breaker at the main power distribution panel turned off, remove the plastic insulating cover from Terminal
Block TB1 on the main power supply and connect the system primary power source. Connect the service ground
to TB1 terminal 2. Ground the power supply assembly to the cabinet with a Chassis Ground cable (71073) to TB1
Terminal 2. Connect the primary Neutral line to TB1 Terminal 3 and the primary Hot line to TB1 Terminal 4. Do
not route 120/240 VAC wiring in the same conduit as other circuits. After completion of these connections reinstall
the plastic insulating cover over the terminal strip. Leave the main power breaker off until installation of the entire
system is complete.
Connecting the Secondary Power Source (24 VDC)

Secondary power (batteries) is required to support the system during loss of primary power. These batteries
reside in the control panel cabinet. Connect the Battery Positive Cable to TB3 Terminal 1 (+) and the Battery
Negative Cable to TB3 Terminal 2 (-). Do not connect the Battery Interconnect Cable at this time. This connection
will be made just after initial primary system power-up. Batteries may be installed in external cabinet BB-17.
Earth Fault Detection

The MPS-24BPCA automatically employs detection of earth faults in the system.
Four-Wire Smoke Detector Power (24 VDC)

Up to 200mA of current for 24 VDC four-wire smoke detectors can be drawn from TB2 Terminals 1 (+) and
2 (-). Power is removed from these terminals during system reset (unless Jumper JP1 is removed). This regulated
four-wire smoke detector power is power-limited but must be supervised via an end-of-line Power Supervision
Relay. The power supervision relay is energized by the four-wire power circuit and its contact must be connected
in series with an IZ-4 or IZ–8 circuit as shown in Figures 6-5 and 6-6.
Annunciator Power (24 VDC)

Up to 200 mA of current suitable for powering an ACS, AFM, LDM or LCD-80 Annunciators can be drawn from
TB2 Terminals 1 (+) and 2 (-). This power is filtered, regulated, power-limited, and is supervised by the annunciator
(Loss of Communications error).
Notification Appliance Power (24 VDC)

Up to 2.0 amps of regulated current for powering notification appliances can be drawn from TB2 Terminals 3(+)
and 4(–). Power is not removed from these terminals during system reset. Do not connect ACS, AFM, LCD-80
or LDM annunciators (or any device requiring filtered 24 VDC power) to this circuit or damage may result!
System Harness Connections

Internal power for the system is provided via the Power Harness (76100). Connect this harness from P2 on the
main power supply to the CPU. Signaling between the CPU and the main power supply is accomplished through
connection of the Power Ribbon (71087) to P3 on the MPS-24BPCA.
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Figure 5-1: Field Wiring the Main Power Supply
Removal disables
battery charger
* Cut JP1 to make 4-Wire

Smoke Detector Power on
TB2 Terminals 1 and 2 a
non-resettable circuit.
Trouble Cable Do not

To Optional cut JP3
AVPS–24
(see Figure 5-3) and Earth Earth Battery AC
Trouble Contacts on UDACT Fault Fault Failure Power
if UDACT is configured for - +
"Receive Only" (see
UDACT Manual)
2 1
Secondary Power
27.6 VDC, 6.5 to 17 AH. Supervised and
power-limited. Fast charge = 0.75 amps Cut R55 to disable
(typical), trickle charge = 20 mA (typical). Earth Fault Detection Earth Ground
Connect to chassis
Battery - with a Grounding
Battery + Cable Assembly
(Cable # 71073).
Common
Hot Neutral Earth/Service
Notification Appliance Power Primary Power Ground
+ 24 VDC power-limited, RMS-regulated, non-resettable, 2.0
amps (in alarm) max. Power is supervised by output module
(such as an IC-4).
This output is not suitable for powering Annunciators!
- +
Common Four-Wire Smoke Detector/Annunciator Power
+24 VDC (20.4-26.4, 200 mV ripple), 200 mA max. Filtered, regulated and
resettable. Power-limited but when used for 4-wire smoke detectors, the power
run must be supervised by a UL Listed Power Supervision Relay.
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Figure 5-2: Main Power Supply Harness Connections
If powering an indicating circuit or time control module

from the MPS, connect the Bell Power Harness from J6
on the CPU to J5 on the particular output module.
Bottom
View of
IC-4
J5
J6
Main Bell Power
Harness (75169)
Connect Blue Wire to MPS TB2
Terminal 3 (+). Connect Black
Wire to MPS TB2 Terminal 4 (-).
CPU
Transformer Harness
connection
Power Ribbon
(75170)
Power Harness
(75168)
MPS-24BPCA
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Figure 5-3: Field Wiring the AVPS-24
Audio Visual Power Supply
AC Power Requirements
AC power required for the AVPS-24 is
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 amps and AC power
required for the AVPS-24E is 220/240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 0.5 amps. (Bottom
view)
+24 VDC Special Purpose Power

Unfiltered, unregulated, power-limited (3.0
amps max). Use power harness to provide
power to notification circuit or time control
modules (connect to J5 on IC-4 or ICE-4).
Auxiliary Bell Power Harness

No connection
Note orientation of connectors
Trouble
LED + -
Connect the AVPS Trouble 1 2 3 4 5 6
Cable to P4 on the MPS.
Chassis
Secondary Primary Power

Power
Connect to a suitable
ground or to TB1-2 on the Neutral Hot
to
Main Power Supply (see
MPS
Figure 5-1).
Terminals
5 (+) & 6 (-)
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Section Six:
Applications
Waterflow Alarm
A waterflow alarm device may be connected to an Initiating Device Circuit (zone) provided that the circuit is
programmed to activate at least one Notification Appliance Circuit and one of the following conditions are met:
✔ The Initiating Device Circuit is programmed for waterflow operation

OR
✔ The Notification Appliance Circuit is programmed as non-silenceable.
Supervisory Service
Supervisory Devices: Normally open supervisory devices may be connected to any Initiating Device Circuit
provided that the circuit is programmed for supervisory operation. This circuit must be dedicated to supervisory
devices.
Central Station
This control panel can be employed as a protected premises Control Unit (meeting the requirements of NFPA 72-
1993 Remote Station and Central Station) when used in conjunction with a compatible, UL listed Digital Alarm
Communicator such as the Noti•Fire 911A or UDACT.
Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitters (DACT)

The Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) will support a Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) provided
that the panel is configured and programmed for DACT operation. Software P/N 73452 (or higher) will support
DACT’s that are activated via relay contacts (Notifier 911A), while Software P/N 73611 (or higher) will support
the Notifier UDACT via the EIA-485 Annunciator Port.
The FACP must be programmed for DACT operation (see the Extended Programming Section). Programming
the FACP for DACT operation will delay the reporting of an AC loss condition for approximately eight hours
(Software P/N 73452 or higher) and modify the EIA-485 Annunciator Port protocol (Software P/N 73611 or
higher) for UDACT operation. The modified protocol is compatible with the ACM, AFM, LDM and LCD-80
Annunciators.
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DACT continued
Annunciators and a UDACT can be connected to the EIA-485 Annunciator Port simultaneously. However, the
modified EIA-485 protocol alters the assignment of the first eight yellow annunciator LED’s as follows:
Trouble Point Software P/N Sofware P/N 73611 and Higher

(Yellow LED) 73452 and Lower
Without UDACT With UDACT
System Trouble System Trouble

1 System Trouble
(less AC loss) (less AC loss)
2 Signal Silenced Signal Silenced Signal Silenced
3 Not Used Not Used Not Used
4 Supervisory Supervisory Supervisory
Indicating Ckt 1 Indicating Ckt 1 Indicating Ckt 1

5
Trouble Trouble Trouble
Indicating Ckt 2 Indicating Ckt 2 Indicating Ckt 2

6
Trouble Trouble Trouble
Municipal Tie Municipal Tie Low Battery/Gnd

7
Trouble Trouble Fault
8 Panel Trouble AC Fail AC Fail
The FACP must be programmed for an annunciator whenever it's connected to a UDACT since the UDACT
receives the FACP status on the EIA-485 Annunciator Port. If the FACP is connected to both annunciators
and a UDACT, all devices except one must be configured as receive only. Refer to the table below for
configuration and supervision arrangements.
Devices UDACT Annunciator (Note 1)

Installed Configuration Supervision Configuration Supervision
UDACT Only Receive/Transmit Via EIA-485 Not applicable
Address 1
Receive/ Transmit Via EIA-485 Unsupervised
Receive Only
UDACT and Via UDACT Comm Address 1
Receive Only Via EIA-485
Annunciator Fail Output (Note 2) Receive/Transmit
Address 1 Via EIA-485

Receive/Transmit Via EIA-485
Receive Only (Note 3)
1) Additional annunciators may be employed in the Receive Only Mode. The wiring to these annunciators will be supervised only if
the power and the EIA-485 circuits are wired sequentially and the Receive/Transmit device is connected last.
2) The UDACT’s Comm Fail Output (TB3, pin #2) must be connected to P4 pin #1 (lower pin) on the FACP power supply.
3) The power and the EIA-485 circuits are wired sequentially (the FACP connects to the annunciator and the annunciator connects
to the UDACT).
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The UDACT is capable of reporting the status of each zone (circuit) on the System 500. The
UDACT reports alarms and troubles on inputs and reports only troubles on outputs. Beware of
'gaps' in the reporting of input circuits. The gaps depend upon the mounting location and FACP
configuration. Note: L Series modules report troubles using points 41 to 44 and 49 to 52. The
System 500 has a maximum of 16 inputs.
The UDACT must be mounted remotely in an ABS-8R or UBS-1 enclosure and may be placed
up to 6000 feet away from the control panel. All power must be removed from the control panel
before making any connections to prevent circuit damage. The EIA-485 serial interface is
connected between the control panel and UDACT using twisted, shielded pair wire. Power should
be wired from the control panel's main power supply (MPS-24BPCA) 24 VDC (nominal) filtered
power supply output to TB1 on the UDACT. ABS-8R
Figure 6-1A: External UDACT Connection in ABS-8R

Supervised and Power
Limited EIA-485 and
power connections
Solid Earth
To Phone Ground
Lines Connection
(Supervised)
P/N 29090
System 500
Cabinet
Install 120 ohm

EOL resistor (P/N:
System 500 71244) on TB1
terminals 3 & 4 if
last or only device
on EIA-485 line.
UDACT in ABS-8R
1) Ferrite cores are recommended for all applications. (Shown with cover removed)
2) Recommended wire is 12 AWG to 18 AWG twisted pair.
3) Shielded wire is not required (unless mandated by local AHJ).
If shielded wire is used, connect only one end of shield:
a) Shield may be connected to cabinet (earth ground) at fire alarm panel, or
b) Shield may be connected to TB1 Terminal 5 (Shield) at UDACT. The shield end that is not connected should be insulated
to prevent accidental grounding. Do not connect both ends of shield under any circumstance since a ground fault may
result.
4) Conduit is recommended for external wire runs. Consult local building codes.
5) Connect Ground Strap (supplied with ABS-8R enclosure) from Earth Ground terminal on UDACT to a solid building earth ground.
Conduit alone will not provide a reliable earth ground.
6) UDACT may be located up to 6000 feet away from the host control panel.
7) Refer to Specifications for power requirements.
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No connection
to top pin
Required for supervision

if UDACT is operated in
"receive only" mode.
Notifier cable P/N 75148
may be ordered for this
- + Filtered, regulated, purpose.
resettable, power
limited 24 VDC
Lower pin
connects to
TB3, pin #2 on
UDACT
(Comm Fail)
Figure 6-1B: MPS-24BPCA Connection to UDACT
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Figure 6-2: 911A Digital Communicator Connection
The Noti-Fire 911A Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) is a three-zone module designed to provide
for off-premises monitoring of this fire alarm control panel. For stand-alone installations, use the 911AC kit that
includes a transformer and an enclosure(s) for both the 911A and the transformer. The 911A is self-powered in
this mode and is triggered by the alarm and/or trouble contacts received from the control panel. It communicates
with a digital receiver by means of one of two transmission formats, BFSK or Pulsed Fast Single Round format.
Power Requirements: 24VDC, 30 mA in Normal; 138 mA while communicating; 166.8 mA with alarm & trouble
relays while communicating. Retard time and Reset time must be programmed for zero second when connecting
the alarm initiating circuit to an existing control panel.
For more detailed instructions refer to the Noti-Fire 911A manual, Document #74-06200-005-A. Note: The 911A
is not FM-approved.
Alarm
Trouble
911A
Note: Wiring between the FACP
and 911A must be in conduit.
CPU 911A MPS
Alarm TB1-14 6 and 7

Normally open
contacts TB1-15 8 and 9
Trouble TB1-9 10
Normally open
contacts TB1-11 11
CPU
+24 VDC 2 TB2-3
Common 4 TB2-4
+27.6 VDC 1 TB2-5

Common
+24 VDC
27.6 VDC 27.6 VDC Red
Black
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Proprietary Protective Signaling
This control panel can be employed as a Proprietary Protected Premise Control Unit when used in conjunction
with a compatible, UL listed receiving unit.
This control panel may incorporate a NIB-96 Network Interface Board which provides the interface to a Notifier
AM2020/AFP1010 Proprietary Receiving Unit. See Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3: NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary Fire Alarm System
AM2020/AFP1010
CPU-500
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Tee-Tapping
One Tee-Tap will be allowed on Style Y Notification Appliance Circuits if a 10K End-of-Line Resistor (Part #
71274) is used on each branch as shown in Figure 6-4.
Listed
4.7K ELR 10K ELR
(Part # 71252) (Part # 71274)
Standard Tee-Tapped Notification

Style Y Appliance Circuit
Listed
10K ELR
(Part # 71274)
Figure 6-4: Tee-Tapping Notification Appliance Circuits
Note: Factory Mutual (FM) recommends this application not be used.
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Four-Wire Smoke Detectors
Initiating devices requiring 24 VDC operating power can be wired as illustrated in Figures 6-5 and 6-6.
-
IZ-4A +
or IZ-8 with IZE-A NC
Initiating Device Circuit IDC(+)
+
IDC(-) C
-
24 VDC (+) +24 VDC
Common (-) -0 VDC
24VDC Power Supply

UL-listed 24 VDC UL Listed Power
Power-limited, UL listed for Fire Four-Wire Smoke Detectors Supervision
Protective Signaling Relay
+
MPS-24BPCA
TB2 Term. 1 (+) & 2 (-)
Figure 6-5:
-
Employing Four-Wire Smoke Detectors (Style D)
All connections are supervised and power limited
4.7K
IDC(+) ELR NC
IZ-4 or IZ-8 +
Initiating Device Circuit IDC(-) C
-
24 VDC (+) +24 VDC
Common (-) -0 VDC
24VDC Power Supply UL Listed Power

UL-listed 24 VDC
Four-Wire Smoke Detectors Supervision
Power-limited, UL listed for Fire Relay
Protective Signaling
+
MPS-24BPCA
TB2 Term. 1 (+) & 2 (-)
-
Figure 6-6:
Employing Four-Wire Smoke Detectors (Style B)
All connections are supervised and power limited
Notes on Style B and Style D field wiring:

1) The Power Supervision Relay coil leads must be connected to the last detector base 24V screw terminal.
2) Calculation of the maximum allowable resistance in the 24VDC detector power wiring:
RMAX = (20.6 - VOM)

(N)(IS) + (NA)(IA) + (IR) where:
RMAX — is the maximum total resistance of the 24-volt power circuits.

VOM — is the minimum operating voltage of the detector or end of line relay, whichever is greater, in volts.
N— is the total number of detectors on the 24V supply loop.
IS — is the detector current in standby.
NA — is the number of detectors on the 24V power loop which must function at the same time in alarm.
IA — is the detector current in alarm.
IR — is the end-of-line relay current.
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Notification Appliance Circuit Power Configurations
The total current drawn from a Notification Appliance Circuit cannot exceed 3.0 amps
(subject to the limitations of the power supply). Figure 6-7 illustrates some of the
typical power supply/Notification Appliance Circuit configurations possible.
Bottom view of the

IC-4/ICE-4
Figure 6-7: Typical Supply/Notification Circuit Configurations
J5 These two Notification

MPS CPU
Module Appliance Circuits share 2.0
amps.
J5
CPU
MPS
Module
J6 These six
J5 Circuits share 2.0 amps.
IC-4
J6
J5
MPS CPU
Module
J6
J5 These ten
IC-4 Notification Appliance
J6 Circuits share 2.0 amps.
J5
ICE-4
J5
CPU These two Notification Ap-
MPS
Module pliance Circuits share 2.0
amps.
J5 These four Notification Ap-

AVPS-24 IC-4 pliance Circuits share the
total 3.0 amps of current on
the AVPS-24.
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Figure 6-7: Typical Supply/Notification
Circuit Configurations (continued)
J5
MPS CPU
J6 These four
Notification
Appliance Circuits
J5 share 2.0 amps
ICR-4L
J6
J5
MPS CPU
These two
J6
Notification
Appliance
Circuits share
2.0 amps and
these two
Notification
J5 Appliance
AVPS-24 ICR-4L Circuits share
3.0 amps
J6
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Remote Command Inputs
The function of Acknowledge, Signal Silence, and Reset can be executed from remote switches. The switches
are wired to IZ-8 circuits which must be programmed for this special operation. Additional functions are outlined
below.
Presignal Inhibit: Zone 1. Program zone as non-alarm and supervisory. This command is used to inhibit
presignal operation. Upon entering presignal, the CPU checks zone 1 on all IZ-8 modules. If the zone is active
(shorted), all presignal or PAS operation will be ignored.
Emergency Alert: Zone 5. Program zone as non-alarm and supervisory. Use as an evacuation signal for
tornados, bomb-scares and other non-fire emergency situations. If the control panel is not in alarm, activation
(short) on zone 5 will activate all Notification Appliance Circuits and output relays, that are mapped to zone 5, with
a steady signal. Programmed March Time or Temporal code is ignored. A fire alarm will take priority over an
emergency alert. Notification Appliance Circuit used for fire must be programmed for MTC or Code 3 operation.
Emergency Alert is for local signalling only, do not map to "Remote Signalling/Municipal Tie" outputs.
Acknowledge: Zone 6. Program circuit as non-alarm and supervisory. Use to remotely execute an Acknowledge
command without the need of an ACM-16AT annunciator.
Signal Silence: Zone 7. Program circuit as non-alarm and supervisory. Use to remotely execute the Signal
Silence command without the need of an ACM-16AT annunciator.
System Reset: Zone 8. Program circuit as non-alarm and supervisory. Use to execute the Reset function without
the need of an ACM-16AT annunciator.
Emergency
Alert
Acknowledge
Signal
Silence
Presignal
Inhibit Reset
IZ-8
Figure 6-8: Remote Command Input Connections
1) Initiating circuits used as command circuits are supervised, power limited, and may be connected to limited-energy cable.
2) Maximum line resistance allowed due to wiring is 100 ohms.
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Figure 6-9: Remote Presignal Inhibit, Emergency Alert,
Acknowledge, Signal Silence and System Reset Switches (Style B).
Use circuit "E" for Emergency Alert,

"F" for Acknowledge, "G" for Signal Silence, and "H" for Reset.
Style B
A B C D E F G H
ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ 4.7K ELR
B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B-
P/N 71252
Presignal Inhibit Dummy load all unused
Switch circuits with 4.7K ELR,
Part # 71245
IZ-8
A E
Presignal Inhibit Emergency Alert
B F
(standard zone) Acknowledge 1) Switches used to control Presignal Inhibit, Acknowledge, Signal
Silence or System Reset must be key operated, located within a
locked cabinet, or arranged to provide equivalent protection
C G against unauthorized use.
(standard zone) Signal Silence 2) Switches must be UL listed to switch 30 VDC at 50mA.
3) If a key operated switch is used, the key should be removable in

both open and closed positions, when used for Presignal Inhibit.
D H The keys should be removable in the open position only when
(standard zone) System Reset
used for Acknowledge, Signal Silence or System Reset.
4) The Presignal Inhibit, Emergency Alert, Acknowledge, Signal

Silence or System Reset functions can be controlled by a relay
contact from a CR-4/CRE-4 Relay Module, which can be oper-
ated from switches on ACM-16AT, AEM-16AT, AFM-16AT, or
LDM-32 Annunciators.
5) Locate Acknowledge, Signal Silence and System Reset switches

adjacent to a system annunciator so that system status is
available to the operator.
6) Remote Command Circuits are supervised and power limited.

Maximum wire resistance per circuit is 100 ohms. Circuits wired
for Style B operation requires a 4.7K ELR (P/N 71252) at the end
of the line.
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Figure 6-10: Remote Presignal Inhibit, Emergency Alert,
Acknowledge, Signal Silence and System Reset Switches (Style D).
Use circuit "E" for Emergency Alert,

"F" for Acknowledge, "G" for Signal Silence, and "H" for Reset.
A B C D E F G H
ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ ñ Style D
A+ A- A+ A- A+ A- A+ A- A+ A- A+ A- A+ A- A+ A-
Presignal Inhibit
B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- Switch
IZ-8
Jumper all unused
circuits as shown
A E
Presignal Inhibit Emergency Alert
B F
(standard zone) Acknowledge
C G
(standard zone) Signal Silence
D H
(standard zone) System Reset
1) Switches used to control Presignal Inhibit, Acknowledge, Signal Silence or System Reset must be key operated, located
within a locked cabinet or arranged to provide equivalent protection against unauthorized use.
2) Switches must be UL listed to switch 30 VDC at 50mA.
3) If a key operated switch is used, the key should be removable in both open and closed positions, when used for Presignal
Inhibit. The keys should be removable in the open position only when used for Acknowledge, Signal Silence or System Reset.
4) The Presignal Inhibit, Emergency Alert, Acknowledge, Signal Silence or System Reset functions can be controlled by a relay contact
from a CR-4/CRE-4 Relay Module, which can be operated from switches on ACM-16AT, AEM-16AT, AFM-16AT, or LDM-32
Annunciators.
5) Locate Acknowledge, Signal Silence and System Reset switches adjacent to a system annunciator so that system status
is available to the operator.
6) Remote Command Circuits are supervised and power limited. Maximum wire resistance per circuit is 100 ohms. Circuits
wired for style B operation requires a 4.7K ELR (P/N 71252) at the end of the line.
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Section Seven: Programming
General
The control panel is programmed entirely by using the four switches on the CPU. The eight LEDs are used to show
the programmer the status of programming. Each of these LEDs has two states - flashing and steady. On the
programming label, two functions are associated with each LED. The function marked with an "F" is indicated by
a flashing LED. The function marked with a "S" is indicated by steady LED illumination.
Preparing for Programming

Slide programming label into Dress Panel. Insert the Programming Key through the dress panel into Plug J11
on the CPU. Wait until ENTER PASSWORD LED and PRESS ENTER LED flash, then enter password.
Entering Passwords
There are four different programming modes, each with its own password. They are as follows:
Reconfigure: 123-1231 System Programming: 123-1232 Extended Features: 123-3211 Clear Program
312-1233 After entering the appropriate password digits, press the ENTER switch.
Clear Program
Before reconfiguring the system, we recommend clearing the CPU's memory. To do this use the PROGRAM
CLEAR function. After PREPARING FOR PROGRAMMING enter the password 312-1233 then press and hold
the ENTER key. The LEDs on the modules will go through a scrolling sequence until finally only the ENTER
PASSWORD and PRESS ENTER LEDs are lit (approx. 10 sec.). PROGRAM CLEAR is now complete and the
system is ready for reconfiguration. NOTE: Program clear should only be executed on new systems or ones that
have been significantly changed because all previous programming will be removed!
Reconfigure Mode
Upon entering the Reconfigure Mode, the CPU identifies what modules are in the system. The system must be
reconfigured the first time it is programmed and any time a module is removed or added. The Reconfigure Mode
sets new modules to the following default conditions: (the program for modules that have been previously
reconfigured remains unchanged)
✔ No circuits are selected for waterflow, supervisory, or circuit verification.
✔ No circuits are selected for coded output. ✔ All Notification Appliance Circuits are silenceable.
✔ Control relays are non-silenceable. ✔ All circuits are mapped for general alarm.
After entering the Reconfigure password and pressing CHANGE STATE key, the PASSWORD ACCEPTED LED
and the RECONFIGURE LED will illuminate. All correctly-installed modules will light their LEDs as follows:
IZ-8: All red and yellow LEDs
IZ-4, IZ-4A: All red and yellow LEDs
IC-4, ICR-4L: Four green LEDs on left. All eight will light if an expander has been installed.
CR-4, CR-4L: Four yellow LEDs on left. All eight will light if an expander has been installed
TC-2 TC-4: All eight green LEDs will light.
Press the ESCAPE switch to store the system
configuration. Programming will advance to pro-
The Security
gramming of the system. Switch can be
found in one of two
Access Security locations on the
Additional access security for the system CPU.
can be obtained by setting a switch on the
lower CPU board to the Write Inhibit posi-
tion. When set to the Write Inhibit position,
the system will still give the impression that
it can be programmed, but pressing the
ENTER key will not result in the storing of Write Enable Write Inhibit
any program data — all work will be lost. Position Position
Note: The panel's Disable feature will not function with Write Inhibit selected.
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System Programming
System programming may be entered directly by password or is automatically entered after reconfiguring the
panel.
After entering the system programming password (123-1232), the green PASSWORD ACCEPT LED and the
yellow PROGRAM/SERVICE LED will illuminate. Programming of the system is performed sequentially. The first
function to be programmed is WATERFLOW.
Waterflow Operation
Notification Appliance Circuits and other out-
puts that are activated in response to an alarm
on a waterflow initiating circuit cannot be si-
lenced by the SIGNAL SILENCE switch.
Programming Waterflow Circuits

The WATERFLOW LED will flash to indicate the
control panel is ready to be programmed for
waterflow circuits.
A flashing yellow initiating circuit LED serves as

the pointer. It shows the programmer what
circuit is being programmed at that time. Press
the STATE CHANGE switch to select or dese-
lect this circuit for waterflow alarm. The red LED
on that circuit will illuminate when that circuit has
been selected. Pressing the POINT SELECT A
switch advances the pointer to the next initiating
circuit. Pressing the POINT SELECT B switch
moves the pointer to the previous initiating cir-
cuit.
When all waterflow circuits have been selected,

press the FUNCTION SELECT switch to store
the WATERFLOW programming information
and advance programming to the next function
— SUPERVISORY.
Supervisory Operation
Activation of a device on a circuit programmed
for supervisory will light the supervisory LED.
The system trouble LED and the system trouble outputs will not be activated. Supervisory circuits can be mapped
to controlled outputs. Circuits can detect the difference between the normally open supervisory switch and a break
in the field wiring.
Programming Supervisory Circuits

The Supervisory LED will illuminate steadily on the CPU. The pointer LED will be at the first initiating circuit. Use
the STATE CHANGE switch to select or deselect that circuit for supervisory. The POINT SELECT switches move
the pointer to the other initiating circuits. When all Supervisory circuits have been programmed, press the
FUNCTION SELECT switch to store the programming information and advance programming to the next function
— SILENCEABLE.
Note: Circuit programmed for both supervisory and non-alarm performs special functions. See Remote Command
Inputs.
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Silenceable Operation
Silenceable circuits are controlled output circuits that, when activated, can be silenced by pressing the signal
silence key on the CPU. Do Not program the Remote Signalling / Municipal Tie output for silenceable operation.
Programming Silenceable Circuits

The SILENCEABLE LED will flash on the CPU. The pointer is represented by a flashing yellow LED on the first
output circuit. Use the STATE CHANGE switch to select or deselect the circuit for silenceable operation. The
green LED will illuminate when the circuit has been selected as silenceable. Use the POINT SELECT switches
to move the pointer to the other output circuits.
When all silenceable circuits have been programmed, press the FUNCTION SELECT switch to store the
programming information and advance programming to the next function — CODED CIRCUITS.
Coded Circuit Operation

Selecting controlled outputs for coded operation enables those outputs to pulse a selected code chosen later in
the programming process (see code type). Outputs that are not selected for coded operation will turn on steady.
Programming Coded Circuits

The CODED CIRCUIT LED will illuminate steadily on the CPU. The pointer will be at the first output circuit. Use
the STATE CHANGE switch to select or deselect the circuit for coded operation. Use the POINT SELECT
switches to move the pointer to the other output circuits.
When all coded circuits have been selected, press the FUNCTION SELECT switch to store the programming
information and advance programming to the next function — CODE TYPE.
Code Type Selection

Allows for the selection of March Time Code (110 beats per minute) or Temporal (3-3-3) coding for circuits
programmed as coded in the previous step. Code type selection is on a system basis, therefore all coded circuits
will sound the same code. Circuits that were not selected as coded are unaffected by Code Type selection.
Notes:
1) DO NOT program the Remote Signalling/Municipal Tie output for coded operation
2) Special requirements are necessary for coded circuit selections when using the TC-2 and TC-4 module. Refer to respective Time
Control manual for details.
3) If the Emergency Alert option is to be employed, circuits used for fire must be selected as coded. See "Remote Command Inputs".
Programming Code Type

The CODE TYPE LED flashes. Use the STATE CHANGE switch to chose between the two codes:
Code Type
Green LED for Notification Appliance Circuit 1 on-Temporal Temporal
Yellow LED for Notification Appliance Circuit 1 on-March Time Code March Time
When code type is programmed, press the FUNCTION SELECT switch to store the programming information and
advance the programming to the next function — VERIFIED ZONES.
Verified / PAS
Alarm Verification increases the time required to initiate an alarm from two wire smoke detectors. When the
system detects an alarm on an initiating circuit programmed for verification, it will automatically reset the power
to that circuit. Power is then reapplied, beginning a verification period. Any alarm detected during this period will
initiate an immediate system alarm.
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Verification should only be used on circuits where the false alarm rate cannot be reduced to an acceptable level
by other means. Only alarm signals from two-wire smoke detectors can be verified since four-wire smoke
detectors are not reset during verification. Both two-wire smoke detectors and N.O. shorting-type initiating
devices may be connected to the same circuit, although verification will not affect the contact type devices.
Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)

PAS adds a 15 second, post-alarm delay to signal activation. Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE or SILENCE key
before 15 seconds has expired will change the timer to its full value (1, 2, OR 3 MINUTES) programmed.
For proper operation of PAS, the following conditions must be met:

1) The control panel must be located so that an alarm signal can be acknowledged by trained personnel within
15 seconds.
2) The system must be equipped with a presignal bypass switch.
3) The system must be configured so that activation of a second automatic fire detector bypasses presignal and
immediately activates alarm signals. To accomplish this, the installer must employ AIM-200 modules to
provide point annunciation of initiating points OR install one smoke detector per conventional initiating device
zone.
4) Zones selected for PAS operation shall contain smoke detectors only. These zones may not contain other
initiating devices such as manual stations, heat detectors, waterflow indicators, etc.
A fire alarm system that fails to meet the above requirements for PAS service will be classified as a
presignal system only.
Programming Verified or PAS Zones

The VERIFIED / PAS LED will illuminate steady. The pointer will be at the first initiating circuit. Use the STATE
CHANGE switch to select or deselect the circuit for verification. Use the POINT SELECT switches to move the
pointer to the other initiating circuits.
When all VERIFIED / PAS ZONES are programmed press the FUNCTION SELECT switch to store programing
information and advance programming to the next function — NON ALARM INPUTS.
Non Alarm Inputs

A non-alarm input is an initiating circuit that, upon activation, will not light the System Alarm LED or cause the piezo
to sound, will not latch, will self-restore and can be mapped to activate output circuits. Note: If the system is in
alarm, or enters an alarm condition, non-alarm inputs WILL latch.
When a short circuit occurs on a non-alarm circuit, the IZ red LED is turned on, but the System Alarm LED and
the piezo sounder are not activated. Non-alarm points have a lower priority compared to regular IZ alarm zones.
Non-alarm circuits are "tracking" (non-latching) in that they turn on when the circuit is shorted and turn off when
the circuit returns to normal (unless the system is in alarm). Non-alarm circuits use the I/O map capability of the
control panel and the mapped controls simply turn on/off as the non-alarm point turns on/off. Non-alarm circuits
are supervised for opens. Note: Circuits programmed for both supervisory and non-alarm perform special
functions. See Remote Command Inputs.
Applications
Non-Alarm circuits are used to monitor devices that are not fire initiating sensors. Examples of these applications
are:
✔ Sensors such as thermostats or timers could be connected to Non-Alarm points and used to open/close
ventilation dampers connected to S-500 outputs. In the event of a fire situation, the control panel could force the
dampers in one position or the other, and subsequent non alarm state changes would be ignored.
✔ A manual drill switch could be connected to an IZ point and used to manually test the alarm system without
causing a System Alarm or activating a Remote Station.
✔ Door locks connected to CR-4/CRE-4 modules could be unlocked when a fire is detected by the control panel.
A Non-Alarm point could be used to manually unlock/lock the doors in non-fire situations.
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Programming Non-Alarm Inputs
The NON ALARM INPUTS LED will flash. The pointer will be at the first initiating circuit. Use the STATE CHANGE
switch to select or deselect the circuit as a Non Alarm Input. The left-hand LED (red) on each point will illuminate
when the circuit is selected, and will extinguish when the circuit has been deselected. Use the POINT SELECT
switches to move the pointer to the other output circuits. Press the FUNCTION SELECT switch to store this
programming and proceed to programming the next function — ANNUNCIATOR INSTALL.
Annunciator/UDACT Installation
Annunciator/UDACT installation programming allows the programmer to tell the panel if a serial annunciator or
UDACT has been installed.
Programming Annunciator Installation

The ANNUNCIATOR INSTALL LED will illuminate steadily. An illuminated green LED for Annunciators
Notification Appliance Circuit #2 represents an installed annunciator. Use the STATE None
CHANGE switch to select or deselect annunciator installation. After programming annun- Annun
ciator installation, press the FUNCTION SELECT key to store the programming information
and advance programming to the next function.
Silence Inhibit
The SILENCE INHIBIT function prevents the operation of the Signal Silence switch for 30 seconds, 60 seconds
or 5 minutes after the output circuits have been activated.
Programming Silence Inhibit

Silence Inhibit
The SILENCE INHIBIT LED will flash. Use the STATE CHANGE switch to select
Silence Inhibit time as represented by the Alarm Relay LEDs. None
30 Sec
After programming Silence Inhibit press the FUNCTION SELECT switch to store this 60 Sec
information and select the next function — I/O Map. 5 min
Input/Output MAP
The I/O map is the assignment of output circuits to be activated by particular initiating circuits. Unmapped initiating
circuits will not generate a system alarm. Unmapped controlled outputs will not operate.
Programming the I/O MAP

The I/O Map LED will illuminate steadily. The red LED pointer will illuminate steadily on the selected initiating
circuit. A yellow flashing LED points to an output circuit. Pressing the STATE CHANGE switch will select or
deselect the output circuit to be activated by the initiating circuit. Use the POINT B SELECT to scroll through each
of the output circuits and the STATE CHANGE switch to select/deselect the outputs (after scrolling through all of
the output circuits it will cycle back to the first).
After each of the output circuits has been selected/deselected, press the POINT A SELECT switch to move the
red pointer to the next initiating circuit. Continue mapping outputs for each initiating circuit.
After programming the I/O map, press the FUNCTION SELECT key to store I/O map programmed. If you do not
press the FUNCTION SELECT switch after programming the I/O Map, the I/O map will not be saved. Yellow
LEDs on initiating circuits show unmapped circuits. Press ESCAPE switch to return to I/O mapping, or ENTER
switch to return to Waterflow. Remove the Programming Key to exit programming mode.
Note: After the system has been programmed, the Programming Key must be removed to transfer
the programming information from temporary memory storage to nonvolatile memory.
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Extended Programming Features
These features are available in CPU EPROM U4 software numbered 73167 (or greater). Caution: These
extended programming features are not to be used in a Network system employing NIB-96 boards!
The AUTO SILENCE feature will automatically turn off all silenceable circuits after a pre-programmed delay. The
delay timer starts after a system alarm. Any subsequent alarms which occur before the auto silence activates
will restart the delay countdown at zero.
The PRESIGNAL DELAY delays the activation of all silenceable circuits mapped to a zone in alarm for a pre-
programmed length of time. A subsequent alarm aborts the delay and re-maps all alarm points. Pressing the
SIGNAL SILENCE switch before the delay time has expired aborts the delayed activation of the silenceable
circuits.
The Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) function adds a timer. After a first alarm, the timer is set for 15 seconds.
If nothing happens in that 15 seconds, all signals are activated. If an ACKNOWLEDGE or SILENCE key (including
annunciator keys) is pressed before 15 seconds, the timer changes to its full value (1, 2, or 3 minutes).
Note: When Pre-Signal Delay has been selected, at least one Notification Appliance Circuit must be programmed
as non-silenceable. This will ensure that at least one notification circuit will sound immediately after initiation of
an alarm condition.
Note: NFPA 72 requires the installation of a Day/Night/Weekend switch that can override PAS operation. This
can be accomplished by using a normally open switch to close an IZ-8 that has been programmed for NON-
ALARM and SUPERVISORY operation. Note: That zone cannot have a Notification Appliance Circuit mapped
to it.
The switch totally inhibits all presignal function. On entering presignal mode, the CPU checks zone 1 in module
1. If this is an IZ-8 zone set for NON-ALARM and SUPERVISORY, and it is active (switch is on), all presignal and
PAS operation will be ignored.
DACT - (UDACT)
When a Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (Notifier 911A) is used, the reporting of an AC Loss condition
must be delayed. With software P/N 73452 (or higher), this function can be selected under extended programming
features. When selected, the CPU's trouble contacts will not be activated for loss of AC power until approximately
8 hours after loss of power occurs.
Software P/N 73611 (or higher) is required to support the Notifier UDACT. When using a UDACT, the "DACT"
mode must be selected under the extended programming feature and "Annun" under programming.
The CALIFORNIA CODE mode adds a ten second timer. When an alarm occurs, the timer is started. At the end
of the ten second period, all silenceable circuits are shut off for five seconds. At the end of the five seconds, the
circuits are turned on again for 10 seconds. This cycle repeats indefinitely.
In the event of an acknowledged alarm, the REMINDER mode pulses the piezo every 15 seconds. If an
acknowledged trouble exists, but not an alarm, the piezo is pulsed every two minutes.
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Programming
To program the features of AUTO

SILENCE, PRESIGNAL DELAY, and
CALIFORNIA CODE, key in the
password 123-3211 and push EN-
TER.
In addition to PASSWORD AC-

CEPTED and PROGRAM/SERVICE
LEDs, the NON-ALARM LED will
flash on the CPU.
Press the ENTER switch to scroll

through the options for AUTO SI-
LENCE until the LEDs reflect the de-
sired choice.
Press the FUNCTION SELECT

switch to store the option setting in
memory and advance to the next
point to be programmed. Again, press
the ENTER switch until the LEDs re-
flect the desired choice, followed by
the FUNCTION SELECT switch to
store the data.
To exit extended programming at any

time, remove the programming key.
The 123-3211 password does not al-
low access to any other program fea-
tures and does not cause the system
to reconfigure.
CPU
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Section Eight:
Operating the Control Panel
CPU LED Indicators
AC POWER: A green LED that indicates the presence of normal AC power.

This LED is turned off when the AC line voltage falls below normal.
SYSTEM ALARM: A red LED that indicates an alarm condition. This LED
initially flashes during alarm (the CPU will also sound a continuous audible AC
tone). Silencing or acknowledging the alarm(s) turns the audible tone off and POWER
causes the LED to illuminate steadily. Subsequent alarms will resound the
SYSTEM
audible tone and flash their LEDs. Alarm signals latch until the control panel ALARM
is reset.
SUPERVISORY
SIGNAL
SUPERVISORY SIGNAL A yellow LED that indicates activation of a circuit
programmed to monitor supervisory devices. SYSTEM
TROUBLE
SYSTEM TROUBLE: Indicates the presence of a trouble condition in the ANNUNCIATOR/
system. MODULE FAILURE
POWER
ANNUNCIATOR OR MODULE TROUBLE: Indicates a trouble in a module FAILURE
in the control unit or in a remote annunciator.
SIGNAL
POWER FAILURE: Indicates 1) that a power supply is not functioning SILENCE
correctly, 2) AC line voltage is below normal, 3) improper battery voltage, or DISABLED
4) that a ground fault exists. Additional information is displayed on internal CIRCUITS
LEDs located on power supply assemblies.
ACKNOWLEDGE
SIGNAL SILENCE: Indicates that an output circuit is silenced. Indication will SILENCE TONE 1
remain until the reset switch is depressed.

SIGNAL
DISABLED CIRCUITS: Indicates that a circuit(s) within the system has been SILENCE 2
manually disabled.
SYSTEM
CPU Control Switches RESET 3
ACKNOWLEDGE (SILENCE TONE): Depressing Acknowledge turns the

audible tone off and switches LED operation from flashing to steady. A LAMP TEST
DISABLE/ENABLE
subsequent trouble or alarm will resound the audible tone and flash appro-
priate LEDs.
SIGNAL SILENCE: Returns all silenceable outputs, which were automatically activated by the alarm condition,
to their non-alarm state. A subsequent alarm can reactivate alarm outputs.
SYSTEM RESET: The System Reset Switch will reset the system provided that the alarm condition is clear.
Holding this switch depressed will sequentially light (lamp test) all LEDs.
LAMP TEST: The Lamp Test Switch illuminates all the LEDs in the system for as long as the switch is held down.
This switch can also be used to disable or enable individual circuits.
Note:
The CPU produces a pulsed tone for troubles, disabled outputs, and supervisory conditions. A continuous tone
is generated for alarms.
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CPU Circuits
The CPU Module contains: 1) Two supervised Notification
Appliance Circuits that can be used to control evacuation
signaling devices such as bells, chimes, horns, and
strobes. 2) An alarm relay that can control external de-
vices such as elevators, and doors. 3) A Remote Signal-
ing/Municipal Tie output for connection to a municipal fire
department, central station, or a remote monitoring sta-
tion.
Notification Appliance Circuit #1
Notification Appliance Circuit #2
Municipal Box/Remote Signaling Tie
Form-C Alarm Relay
Green LEDs: Each output has a green Yellow LEDs: Each output circuit has a yellow LED that
LED that indicates activation of that circuit. indicates trouble conditions or disabled outputs. New troubles
are indicated by a flashing LED.
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IZ-4 IC-4 CR-4
IZ-4, IZ-4A and IZ-8 Initiating Zone IC-4 Indicating Circuit Module CR-4 and CR-4L Control Relay
Modules Modules
Each Indicating Circuit Module
Each Initiating Zone Module (IZ) will (IC) will control and monitor up to Each Control Relay Module (CR)
monitor up to eight initiating zones eight Notification Appliance Cir- controls up to eight relays, which
(groups) of initiating devices (smoke cuits of evacuation signaling de- can be connected to control exter-
detectors, pull stations, heat detec- vices, such as bells, chimes, nal devices including elevators,
tors) for alarm signals. It also checks horns, and lights. The IC module doors, and air handling equip-
the integrity of the building wiring conveys the status of the Notifica- ment. These relays will be acti-
between the module and the initiat- tion Appliance Circuits and their vated automatically during an
ing devices. The IZ module conveys wiring to the CPU module and at alarm condition according to pro-
the status of the initiating zones and the direction of the CPU will light gram instructions stored in CPU
their wiring to the CPU module and the appropriate LEDs to display module's memory.
at the direction of the CPU will light activation and trouble conditions
the appropriate LEDs to display (broken wire, inactive circuit). The The green LEDs indicate that the
alarm and trouble conditions (bro- Notification Appliance Circuits associated control relay has been
ken wire, inactive circuit, etc.). activate automatically during an activated.
alarm condition according to a
The red LEDs indicate alarm condi- program instructions stored in The yellow LEDs indicate that the
tions. New alarms are indicated by a CPU nonvolatile memory. This associated control relay output
flashing LED and a steady audible module is also programmable for has been disabled.
tone. Silencing an alarm turns the California Code.
audible tone off and cause the LED
to illuminate steadily. The green LEDs indicate an acti- NOTE: ICR-4L Notification Appli-
vated Notification Appliance Cir- ance Circuits function like those on
The yellow LEDs indicate an initiat- cuit. IC-4. Relays function as on the
ing zone trouble or a disabled zone. CR-4.
New troubles are indicated by a The yellow LEDs indicate a notifi-
flashing LED and a pulsed audible cation circuit trouble or a disabled
tone. Silencing a trouble turns the circuit. New troubles are indicated
audible tone off and switches LED by a flashing LED and a pulsed
operation from flashing to steady. A audible tone. Silencing a trouble
subsequent trouble from a different turns the audible tone off and
initiating zone will resound the audi- causes the LED to illuminate
ble tone and flash its LED. Trouble steadily. A subsequent trouble
signals will self-restore and as soon as from a different circuit will resound
the trouble conditions are corrected. the audible tone and flash the as-
sociated trouble LED. Trouble sig-
nals will self-restore as soon as
the trouble condition has been
corrected.
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Disabling/Enabling Circuits
For servicing of the system, input or output circuits can be disabled.
To disable a circuit, a 1-2-3 key sequence must be entered and the operator must advance to the circuit to be
disabled.
1) Press the LAMP TEST switch and hold it in throughout

the remainder of this procedure.
2) Press 1, 2, 3. If any circuits have been previously

disabled, they will be indicated by illumination of their ACKNOWLEDGE
1 SILENCE TONE
left-hand LED (red for initiating circuits, green for all
others).
SIGNAL
The position of the circuit pointer is indicated by the 2 SILENCE
flashing yellow LED.
SYSTEM
To move forward in the circuit map, press Switch 3 3 RESET
(SYSTEM RESET). To move backward in the
circuit map, press Switch 2 (SIGNAL SILENCE). LAMP TEST
DISABLE/ENABLE
3) Move forward or reverse until the pointer stops at the

circuit to be disabled.
4) Press Switch 1 (ACKNOWLEDGE) to turn on the

left-hand LED on the circuit to be disabled. When this
LED is on, the circuit has been disabled.
A circuit can be re-enabled by pressing Switch 1 until

the left-hand LED goes out.
5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all disabling/enabling has

been accomplished.
6) Release the LAMP TEST switch to exit Disable/Enable

mode. The control panel will return to operation with the
selected circuits disabled.
Caution: Disabling a circuit will reduce or eliminate fire protection.
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Section Nine:
Testing & Maintenance
Acceptance Test
Upon completion of the original installation and following subsequent modifications, a complete operational test
should be conducted on the entire installation for the purpose of verification of compliance with the applicable
NFPA standards. Testing should be conducted by a factory-trained distributor in the presence of a representative
of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and the Owner's Representative. Follow procedures contained in NFPA 72-
1993, Chapter 7, "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance."
Periodic Testing and Service

Periodic testing and servicing of the system, all initiating devices and notification appliances, and any other
associated equipment is essential to insure proper and reliable operation. Testing and servicing should be in
accordance with the schedules and procedures outlined in: 1) NFPA 72-1993, Chapter 7, "Inspection, Testing and
Maintenance," and 2) the service manuals and instructions for the peripheral devices contained in your system.
Correct any trouble condition or malfunction immediately.
Operational Checks
Between formal periodic testing and servicing intervals, the following operation checks should be performed
monthly or more frequently when required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
1) Check that the green "AC POWER" LED is illuminated.
2) Check that all yellow LEDs are off.
3) Holding "SYSTEM RESET" depressed should sequentially light all system LEDs.
4) Before proceeding, a) notify fire department and/or central alarm receiving station if alarm conditions are
transmitted; b) notify facility personnel of test so that alarm sounding devices are ignored during test
period; c) when necessary, activation of alarm notification appliances can be prevented by disabling those
circuits.
5) Activate an Initiating Device Circuit via an alarm initiating device and check that all active notification
appliances function. Reset the alarm initiating device, the control panel, and any other associated
equipment.
6) Repeat Step 5 for each Initiating Device Circuit.
7) Remove AC power, activate an Initiating Device Circuit via an alarm initiating device and check that active
notification appliances sound, and alarm indicators illuminate. Measure the battery voltage while
notification appliances are activated. Replace any battery with a terminal voltage less than 21.6 volts.
Replacement batteries may be obtained from control panel manufacturer. Minimal replacement battery
capacity is indicated on the control panel marking label. Reapply AC Power. Note: This test requires fully
charged batteries, if batteries are new or discharged due to a recent power outage, allow the control panel
to charge batteries for 48 hours before testing.
8) Check that all yellow LEDs are off and that the green "AC POWER" LED is illuminated.
9) Notify fire, central station and/or building personnel that test is complete.
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Battery Checks
Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid batteries do not require the addition of water or electrolyte. They are charged
and are maintained in a fully charged state by the main power supply's float charger during normal system
operation. A discharged battery will charge at 0.75 amps (typically) and obtain its float voltage of 27.6 volts within
48 hours.
Replace any battery that is leaking or damaged. Replacement batteries may be obtained from Notifier. Minimal
replacement battery capacity is indicated on the control panel marking label. To check battery and system, Refer
to Section "Operational Checks" above.
Caution!
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes and damage to fabrics.
In the event a battery leaks and contact is made with the Sulfuric Acid, immediately flush skin and/or eyes
with water for at least 15 minutes. For eyes, seek immediate medical attention. A good neutralizing
solution for Sulfuric Acid is water and household baking soda. Care should be taken to insure proper
handling of the battery to prevent short-circuiting. Accidental shorting of the leads from uninsulated
work benches, tools, bracelets, rings, and coins should be avoided. Shorting the battery leads can
damage the battery, equipment, and could cause injury to personnel.
Walk Test
In order to execute Walk Test from the control panel, the PK-1 Programming Key must be inserted into the CPU.
Enter the Walk Test password (123-1233). The PASSWORD ACCEPTED LED will light and the WALK TEST LED
will flash. Activate an initiating device and all output circuits that are programmed as silenceable will activate for
approximately four seconds. If a device on the same initiating device circuit is activated more than once, the
outputs will activate for one second. This alternate timing scheme enables the tester to determine if devices
intended to be installed on a certain initiating circuit are in fact on that circuit. Once an initiating circuit has been
activated, its red LED will flash. All of the red LEDs on the initiating circuit modules will illuminate. The green LEDs
on all Notification Appliance Circuits that are silenceable will illuminate.
Testing Initiating Circuits for Trouble

Inducing a trouble into an initiating circuit will activate all output circuits that are programmed as silenceable. The
outputs will remain activated until the trouble is cleared. After a circuit is tested for trouble, the yellow LED for that
circuit will flash.
Testing Notification Appliance Circuits for Trouble

Inducing a trouble into a notification circuit will activate the particular circuit and pulse the circuit at one second
on/off rate until the trouble is cleared.
Existing Walk Test

To exit Walk Test, remove the programming key.
NOTE: Fire protection capabilities are removed during walk-test.
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Appendix A:
Supply Calculations
Section A.1: The 120/240VAC Fire Alarm Circuit

The control panel requires connection to a separate dedicated VAC fire alarm circuit, which must be labeled "FIRE
ALARM." This VAC circuit must connect to the line side of the main power feed of the protected premises. No
other equipment may be powered from the fire alarm circuit. The VAC circuit wire run must run continuously,
without any disconnect devices, from the power source to the fire alarm control panel. Overcurrent protection for
this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the National Electrical Code as well as local codes. Use #12 AWG wire
with 600-volt insulation for this circuit.
# of Current
Device Type Total Current
Devices (amps)
AVPS-24/AVPS-24E [ ] X 1.0/0.5 =
MPS-24BPCA/MPS-24BEPCA 1 X 1.8/0.9 = 1.8 / 0.9
Sum Column for AC Branch Current Required
= amps
Table A-1: 120 VAC Fire Alarm Circuit
Use Table A-1 to determine the total amount of current, in AC amps, that the AC service must be capable of
supplying to the system.
The power supply must be capable of powering the system under all operating conditions. Use Table A-2A to
determine power supply loading and verify that the loading is within the limits permitted. Use Table A-2B and A-
2C to determine secondary (battery) power requirements.
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S500 System Current Draw Calculation Table
(Table A-2A)
Note: The Primary Power Source Non-Alarm Current and Alarm Current columns of this table are not battery
calculations. They are simply current calculations to confirm that the MPS can supply enough current to support
the system during Primary Non-Fire Alarm and Fire Alarm conditions.
Note: Throughout these current calculation tables, the word "primary" refers to the FACP's primary source of
power, i.e. 120/240 VAC power. The word "secondary" refers to the FACP's backup batteries (or any other 24 VDC
uninterruptable, regulated power supply listed for Fire Protective Signaling and connected in place of the
batteries).
Part One - Non-Fire Alarm Current (Primary Power Source): This column of Table A-2A allows the user to
calculate the current that will be drawn from the MPS during a non-fire alarm condition, with AC power applied.
This current draw cannot exceed 0.750 amp. This column does not account for current drawn from TB2-3 and TB2-
4 in Non-Fire Alarm conditions which is limited to 0.800 amp, exclusive of the 0.750 amp limit on the Non-Fire
Alarm Current Load. Current drawn from TB2-1 and TB2-2 cannot exceed 0.20 amp at any time and must be
included in the 0.750 amp limit.
Part Two - Fire Alarm Current (Primary AC Power): The second column of Table A-2A allows the system
designer to determine the current load that must be supported by the MPS during a fire alarm condition with
primary power applied. This current drawn during a fire alarm cannot exceed 0.750 amp. This column does not
account for current drawn from TB2-3 and TB2-4 in Fire Alarm which is limited to 2.0 amps exclusive of the 0.750
amp Fire Alarm Load.
Note: Typically, a system should be designed around the capacity to activate all output circuits and relays, and
support fire alarms on no less than 10% of initiating device circuits (subject to the requirements of the Local
Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ).
Concerning 4-wire detectors: In Table A-2A, the current to be entered for 4-wire smoke detectors is the
manufacturer's rated fire alarm current minus the manufacturer's rated non-fire alarm current. The maximum 4-
wire detector current from TB2-2 is 200 mA.
Concerning notification appliances: The MPS provides a regulated supply for notification appliance circuits,
permitting the use of any 24 VDC notification appliances UL listed for Fire Alarm Systems. The maximum
notification appliance current is 2.0 amps.
Part Three - Non-Fire Alarm Current (Secondary battery power): The last column of Table A-2A allows the
system designer to calculate the secondary non-fire alarm current. This is the current that will be drawn from the
secondary source in a non-fire alarm condition during AC power loss. This figure is required to complete the
standby battery calculations. After adding up all the individual current draws, the total figure is then transferred
to Table A-2C.
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Primary Power Source Secondary Power Source
Category Non-Alarm Current (amps) Alarm Current (amps) Non-Alarm Current (amps)
Qty X [current draw]= total Qty X [current draw]= total Qty X [current draw]= total
0.03- 0.22-
CPU 1 x [0.031] = 1 x [0.223]= 1 x [0.031] = 0.031
1 3
MPS-24BPCA/MPS-24BEPCA 1 x [0.062]= 1 x [0.062]= 1 x [0.022]=
AVPS-24/AVPS-24E [ ] x [0.009]= [ ] x [0.009]= [ ] x [0.009]=
IZ-8 [ ] x [0.047]= [ ] x [0.047]= [ ] x [0.047]=

IZE-A [ ] x [0.004]= [ ] x [0.003]= [ ] x [0.004]=
IC-4, CR-4, CR-4L, ICR-4L [ ] x [0.007]= [ ] x [0.072]= [ ] x [0.007]=
ICE-4 [ ] x [0.001]= [ ] x [0.065]= [ ] x [0.001]=
CRE-4 not applicable [ ] x [0.065]= not applicable
TC-2, TC-4 [ ] x [0.007]= [ ] x [0.072]= [ ] x [0.007]=
IZ-4 [ ] x [0.027]= [ ] x [0.027]= [ ] x [0.027]=
IZ-4A [ ] x [0.029]= [ ] x [0.029]= [ ] x [0.029]=
AFM-16AT, AFM-32A [ ] x [0.040]= [ ] x [0.056]= [ ] x [0.040]=

ACM-16AT, ACM-32A [ ] x [0.040]= [ ] x [0.056]= [ ] x [0.040]=
AEM-16AT, AEM-32A [ ] x [0.002]= [ ] x [0.018]= [ ] x [0.002]=
AFM-16A [ ] x [0.025]= [ ] x [0.065]= [ ] x [0.030]=
LCD-80 [ ] x [0.100]= [ ] x [0.100]= [ ] x [0.050]=
ACM-8R (refer to Doc. 15342) [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
LDM (refer to Doc. 15885) [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
[ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
2-Wire Smoke Detectors (refer to
[ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
the Device Compatibility
[ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
Document for current draws)
[ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
1 to 16 zones NOT APPLICABLE [ ] x [0.120]= NOT APPLICABLE
911A Communicator [ ] x [0.030]= [ ] x [0.167]= [ ] x [0.030]=

UDACT Communicator [ ] x [0.040]= [ ] x [0.100]= [ ] x [0.040]=
Other devices drawing power [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=

from the power supply excluding [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
Notification Appliance Power [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
(see notes 1 and 3) [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]= [ ] x [ ]=
Power Supervision Relays [ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]=

(see notes 1 and 3) [ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]=
Remote Station Circuits [ ] x [0.018]= [ ] x [0.018]= [ ] x [0.018]=
[ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]=
4-Wire Smoke Detectors
[ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]= [ ] x[ ]=
Sum each column for totals Primary², non-alarm total: Primary², alarm total: Secondary, alarm total:
Limit: 0.750 amps Limit: 0.750 amps Limit: 0.750 amps
Table A-2A: S500 System Current Draw Calculations
1) Current drawn from TB2-1 and TB2-2 cannot exceed 200 mA at anytime.
2) The load on the regulator cannot exceed 750 mA.
3) This table does not account for current drawn from TB2-3 and TB2-4, which is limited to 800 mA in Standby and 2.0 amps in
Alarm, exclusive of the 750 mA limit on the regulator. Standby current from TB2-3 and TB2-4 must be included in Table A-2B.
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Maximum Secondary Power Fire Alarm Current Draw
Use Table A-2B to determine the maximum current requirements of secondary power source during fire alarm
conditions. The total obtained in Table A-2B is the amount of current that the batteries must be capable of
supplying. This figure will be used in Table A-2C to determine the size of the batteries needed to support five
minutes of fire alarm operation.
Table A-2B assumes that while in a fire alarm condition, the batteries must feed the main power supply and any
additional supplies (AVPS-24) with the maximum rated power each supply can provide. Note: Due to the
maximum rating of 9 amps imposed when using PS-12250 batteries, it may be necessary to calculate the exact
requirements of the secondary supply. In that case, add the Secondary Non-Fire Alarm Load obtained in Table
A-2A to the total fire alarm current draw of all Notification Appliances in the system and substitute that figure in
Table A-2B for the Main Power Supply and any additional supplies.
# of Current
Device Type Model Number Total Current
Devices (amps)
MPS-24BPCA or
Power Supplies: 1 X 2.93 =
MPS-24BEPCA
AVPS-24 or AVPS-24E [ ] X 3.0 =
Sum Column for Secondary Alarm Load = amps
Table A-2B: Maximum Secondary Power Fire Alarm Current Draw
Secondary Non-Fire Alarm Required Secondary Non-Fire Non-Fire Alarm Secondary

Load (from third column, Alarm Standby Time (24 or 60 Standby Amp Hours
Table A-2A) hours)
X =
Standby Load Current Required Secondary Standby Amp Hours for TB2-3 and
from TB2-3 and TB2-4 Time (24 or 60 hours) TB2-4
X =
Secondary Fire Alarm Required Fire Alarm Time (For 5 Secondary Fire Alarm
Load (from Table A-2B) minutes, enter 0.084, for 15 Amp Hour Requirement
minutes, enter 0.25)
X =
Sum Column for Total Secondary Ampere Hours calculated =
Multiply by the derating factor X 1.2 =
Total Secondary Ampere Hours Required amps
Table A-2C: Secondary Power Standby and Fire Alarm Load

1) NFPA 72-1993 Local and Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems require 24 hours of standby power followed by five minutes in alarm. NFPA
72-1993 Central Station, Auxiliary and Remote Station Fire Alarm Systems require 60 hours of standby power followed by five
minutes in alarm. Batteries installed in a system powered by a generator need to provide at least four hours of standby power.
2) The total amp hours required cannot exceed 17 AH.
3) Factory Mutual Systems require 90 hours of standby for protection/deluge applications.
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Calculating battery size needed
Table A-2C sums the standby and alarm loads to Battery Voltage Number Part
arrive at the battery size, in ampere hours, needed Size Rating Required Number
to support the system. Each MPS has a specific
range of batteries that can be charged properly. 7.0 AH 12 volts two PS-1270
Select batteries that meet or exceed the Total Am- 12 AH 12 volts two PS-12120
pere-Hours calculated and the are within the accept-
able charger range:
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Appendix B:
Canadian Requirements
for Supervisory Zones
Note for Canadian installations:
Canadian installations require the use of modified

modules and annunciators used for supervisory zones. Initiating
The modified units have the red LED covered up so that Red LED Zone
illumination of this LED under supervisory condition will
not be visible to the user. For more information, refer to
the "Addendum for Canadian Requirements for Super- Yellow LED
visory Signals," Document 50056.
Supervisory
covered by label
Zone
Operation:
The Trouble LED (yellow) will flash at one of two rates to distinguish between trouble and supervisory conditions.
Supervisory - fast flash (approximately 160 pulses per minute).
Trouble condition - slower flash (approximately 60 pulses per minute).
Acknowledging the control panel will silence the audible tone and change flashing LEDs to steady operation.
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Programming Log
This zone has been mapped to output circuits
Alarm
Initiating Device Circuits Zone
Verification CPU Output Module
Label Type
or PAS?
1 2 Mun Box Alarm Relay 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Zone #1:
Zone #2:
Zone #3:
Zone #4:
Zone #5:
Zone #6:
Zone #7:
Zone #8:
Zone #9:
Zone #10:
Zone #11:
Zone #12:
Zone #13:
Zone #14:
Zone #15:
Zone #16:
Notification Appliance Circuits Legend

Output Type Coded? Silenceable?
Label
Zone Type Output Type
Bell Circuit #1: B
Enter One Letter Enter One Letter
Bell Circuit #2: B
F - Fire B - Bell
Municipal Box:
W - Waterflow R - Relay
General Alarm: R
Output #1: S - Supervisory T - Time Control
Output #2: N - Non Alarm

Output #3:
Output #4:
Output #5:
Output #6:
Output #7:
Output #8:
System-Wide Settings
Code Type: q Temporal q March Time
Silence Inhibit: q None q 30 sec. q 1 min. q 5 min.
Alarm Silence: q None q 5 min. q 10 min. q 20 min
Pre-Signal/PAS Delay q None q 1 min. q 2 min. q 3 min.
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Limited Warranty
NOTIFIER® warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service.
Products are date stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation
of NOTIFIER® is to repair or replace, at its option, free of charge for parts and labor,
any part which is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service.
For products not under NOTIFIER® manufacturing date-stamp control, the warranty
is eighteen (18) months from date of original purchase by NOTIFIER®'s distributor
unless the installation instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period, in which
case the shorter period shall apply. This warranty is void if the product is altered,
repaired or serviced by anyone other than NOTIFIER® or its authorized distributors or
if there is a failure to maintain the products and systems in which they operate in a
proper and workable manner. In case of defect, secure a Return Material Authorization
form from our customer service department. Return product, transportation prepaid,
to NOTIFIER®, 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, Connecticut 06472-1653.
This writing constitutes the only warranty made by NOTIFIER® with respect to its
products. NOTIFIER® does not represent that its products will prevent any loss by
fire or otherwise, or that its products will in all cases provide the protection for which
they are installed or intended. Buyer acknowledges that NOTIFIER® is not an insurer
and assumes no risk for loss or damages or the cost of any inconvenience,
transportation, damage, misuse, abuse, accident or similar incident.
NOTIFIER ® GIVES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
OTHERWISE WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HEREOF. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NOTIFIER® BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE
NOTIFIER® PRODUCTS. FURTHERMORE, NOTIFIER® 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 USE OF
ITS PRODUCTS.
This warranty replaces all previous warranties and is the only warranty made by
NOTIFIER®. No increase or alteration, written or verbal, of the obligation of this warranty
is authorized.
"NOTIFIER" is a registered trademark.
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Phone: (203) 484-7161
FAX: (203) 484-7118
Technical Publishing Document WARNBG-D.P65 05/28/97
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Operating Instructions
NORMAL STANDBY OPERATION: 1) The green AC POWER indicator must be lit, 2) all alarm (red LEDs) and trouble
indicators (yellow LEDs) should be off.
ALARM CONDITION: Activation of a compatible detector or any normally open fire alarm initiating device will result in the
following action by the System 500 control panel: 1) activate alarm notification, control, and signaling outputs as programmed,
2) light the Red SYSTEM ALARM LED and the associated initiating circuit alarm LED(s), and 3) A steady audible tone will sound
until the alarm is acknowledged or silenced. The controlled outputs will remain activated and the associated alarm LEDs will
flash until the alarm has been silenced or acknowledged, or the system has been reset.
If PRESIGNAL DELAY has been pro-

grammed, the activation of all silence-
❑ None selected
If ALARM SILENCE has been programmed, all
able output circuits will be delayed by ❑ 1 Minute silenceable output circuits will be shut off after
the time marked at right.
the time marked at right. For Positive
Alarm Sequence (PAS): If the AC- ❑ 2 Minutes
KNOWLEDGE or SILENCE keys are ❑ 3 Minutes ❑ None selected
not pressed within 15 seconds of initia-
tion of a first (and only) alarm, output ❑ PAS 1 Minute ❑ 5 Minutes
signals will be activated. Otherwise,
the programmed PAS 1, 2, or 3-minute ❑ PAS 2 Minutes ❑ 10 Minutes
time delay will take effect. ❑ PAS 3 Minutes ❑ 20 Minutes
ACKNOWLEDGE (SILENCE TONE): Depressing the ACKNOWLEDGE switch will turn the audible tone off and switch
operation of associated LED(s) from flashing to steady. New alarms and/or troubles will resound the audible tone and flash
their associated LED(s).
ALARM SILENCING PROCEDURE: Alarm Notification

Appliance Circuits, control relays and signalling circuits that
have been programmed as silenceable may be silenced by If SIGNAL SILENCE INHIBIT has
❑ None selected
depressing the SIGNAL SILENCE switch on the CPU control
panel (top left module). Subsequent alarms will reactivate
been programmed, Signal Si- ❑ 30 Seconds
lence will not function for the in-
alarm outputs. hibit time marked at right. ❑ 1 Minute
❑ 5 Minutes
SIGNAL SILENCE should not pressed until it is
determined that an evacuation of the building is not required!
ALARM RESET: After locating and correcting the alarm condition, reset the control panel by depressing the SYSTEM
RESET switch on the CPU control panel (top left mod-
ule).
DISABLE/ENABLE: Refer to the System 500 Installa-

tion Manual. WARNING: Disabling a circuit will reduce Local Service Representative
or eliminate fire protection.
Name:
TROUBLE CONDITION: Activation of a trouble signal
under normal operation indicates a condition that re- Company:
quires immediate correction. Carefully note which indi-
cators (LEDs) are illuminated and contact your local Address:
service representative. The audible tone may be si-
lenced by depressing the ACKNOWLEDGE switch,
subsequent trouble(s) will reactivate the audible tone.
Trouble LEDs will continue to display the trouble Telephone:
condition(s) until the trouble(s) is corrected.
Programmer: Mark the check-boxes above as appropriate. This sheet must be framed and mounted adjacent to control panel.
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Slide-In Dress Panel Labels
CPU Labels Module Labels
PROGRAMMING Fire Alarm

REMOVE THIS CARD Control Panel
AFTER PROGRAMMING
F ENTER PASSWORD AC AC
S PASSWORD ACCEPTED POWER POWER
F WALK TEST SYSTEM SYSTEM Label Window Label Window

S RECONFIGURE ALARM ALARM Lines 1-5 Lines 1-5
ZONE 1 ZONE 5 ZONE 9 ZONE 13
F PRESS ENTER SUPERVISORY INDICATING SUPERVISORY
SIGNAL SIGNAL 1A 1A
S PROGRAM / SERVICE CIRCUIT 1
2A 2A
F WATERFLOW SYSTEM SYSTEM 3A 3A
S SUPERVISORY TROUBLE TROUBLE
4A 4A
F SILENCEABLE
MODULE MODULE 5A 5A
S CODED CIRCUIT FAILURE FAILURE
F CODE TYPE
POWER INDICATING POWER
S VERIFIED/PAS FAILURE FAILURE 1B 1B
CIRCUIT 2 2B
F NON ALARM INPUTS
2B
SIGNAL SIGNAL 3B
3B
S ANNUNCIATOR INSTALL SILENCE SILENCE
4B 4B
F SILENCE INHIBIT DISABLED DISABLED 5B 5B
S I/O MAP CIRCUITS CIRCUITS
REMOTE ZONE 3 ZONE 7 ZONE 11 ZONE 15
FUNCTION ACKNOWLEDGE SIGNALING
1 1C
SELECT SILENCE TONE 1
MUNICIPAL 2C
TIE 3C
POINT A SIGNAL 4C
2 SELECT SILENCE 2
5C
POINT B SYSTEM
3 SELECT RESET ALARM 1D 1D
3
RELAY 2D 2D
E
N STATE LAMP TEST 3D 3D
T
E CHANGE DISABLE/ENABLE 4D 4D
R
5D 5D
Back up Door Label To use pre-printed To use blank label win-

In case red door label supplied "Zone" information, type dows, type information
with BE-500 is lost. specific information on on Lines 1-5. Cut labels
Lines 1-4 and cut labels on this line.
on this line.
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12 Clintonville Road

Publication No. 15019

While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance

Technical Publishing Document PRECAULG.P65 12/31/96

Section One: General Information ........................................................................................ 4

System expansion must comply with:

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019

Underwriters Laboratories Documents:

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) listed

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1. BE-500 Basic Equipment Package which includes:

3. Standby Batteries - refer to Standby Power Requirements, Appendix A.

An NFPA 72-1993 Proprietary Protected Premises Control Unit requires:

5. NIB-96 Network Interface Board.

An NFPA 72-1993 Central Station Protected Premises Control Unit requires:

5. TC-2 or TC-4 Time Control Module.

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019

15842 The Annunciator Control System

15048 The Annunciator Fixed System

15037 The LCD-80 Liquid Crystal Display

15023 The TC-2 Time Control Module

15024 The TC-4 Time Control Module

15342 The ACM-8R Annunciator Control Module

15216 The UZC-256 Universal Zone Coder

15666 The NIB-96 Network Interface Board

15207 The AFM-16A Annunciator Control Module

15378 Device Compatibility Document

15885 The LDM Series Lamp Driver Modules

50050 UDACT Universal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter

74-06200-005A Noti-Fire 911A Communicator

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019 7

CPU-500 Central Processor Module

End-of-Line Resistor Dummy Load Resistor Programming Key

MPS-24BPCA (MPS-24BEPCA for European)

Negative Battery Cable (black)

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019

IZ-8 Initiating IZ-4 Initiating

Note: This module will not

IZE-A Initiating IZ-4A Initiating

Note: This module will not

End-of-Line Resistors Dummy Load Resistors

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019 9

TC-2/TC-4 Time CR-4L Control

The TC-4 can provide either

One Auxiliary Bell Power

Two End-of-Line Two Dummy Load

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019

IC-4 Indicating ICE-4 Indicating

CR-4 Control Relay

AVPS-24 Audio-Visual Power Supply

DP-500 Dress Panel TR-500 Trim Ring

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019

The control panel's modules communicate with the

❑ Transformer - Mount the Transformer to the cabinet as illustrated in Figure 3-1.

S500 Revision: I1 07/02/97 P/N 15019 13

CPU Figure 4-1, 4-2 and 4-3