LT-636 FA-200 Installation and Operation Manual1

Advanced Life Safety Solutions
FA-200
Microprocessor-Based Fire Alarm Control Panel
SERIES 200
A.C. ON
SIGNAL
SILENCE
FIRE
DRILL
AUXILIARY
DISCONNECT
COMMON
ALARM
COMMON
SUPERVISORY
COMMON
TROUBLE
BATTERY
TROUBLE
GROUND
FAULT
REMOTE
TROUBLE
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
TEST
FIRE ALARM CONTROL
Canada
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Mircom 2002
Printed in Canada
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Installation and Operation Manual
LT-636 Rev. 13
July 2006
FA-200 Series Installation and Operation Manual
Contents
List of Figures and Tables................................................................................................................................ iii
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
About this Manual .......................................................................................................................................... 1
About the FA-200........................................................................................................................................... 1
Overall Features: ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Document Conventions.................................................................................................................................... 2
Circuits and Zones ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Wiring Styles .................................................................................................................................................. 2
System Components..................................................................................................................................... 3
Chassis .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Circuit Adder Modules.................................................................................................................................... 4
Auxiliary Models............................................................................................................................................. 4
FA-200 Accessories....................................................................................................................................... 4
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 5
Modules Mounting Locations .......................................................................................................................... 7
Module Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Main Fire Alarm Module................................................................................................................................. 9
Zone Adder Module (Model DM-204) ............................................................................................................ 10
Relay Modules (Models RM-204 or RM-208) ................................................................................................ 10
DACT / Dialler Module (Model DACT-100A).................................................................................................. 11
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model: PR-100) ............................................................................... 11
Field Wiring....................................................................................................................................................... 12
General Field Wiring Considerations ............................................................................................................. 12
Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections............................................................................................. 13
Zone Adder Module (DM-204) Terminal Connections ................................................................................... 15
Relay Module (RM-204 or RM-208) Terminal Connections........................................................................... 16
DACT / Dialler Module (DACT-100A) Terminal Connections ........................................................................ 17
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model: PR-100) Terminal Connections .......................................... 18
Power Supply Connections............................................................................................................................ 19
Wiring Tables ................................................................................................................................................ 20
System Checkout ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Before Turning The Power On... .................................................................................................................... 21
Power-up Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Indicators, Controls, & Operation.................................................................................................................... 22
Indicators ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Controls......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Circuit Types ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Initiating (Detection) Circuit Types ................................................................................................................. 26
Indicating (Signal) Circuits Types .................................................................................................................. 27
System Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 28
Main Fire Alarm Board ................................................................................................................................... 28
DM-204 Module ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Walk Test Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix A: Compatible Devices.................................................................................................................... 33
Underwriters Labs Canada (ULC) Canadian: Two-wire Smoke Detector Control Panel Compatibility........ 33
Underwriters Labs Inc. (UL) United States: Two-Wire Smoke Detector Control Panel Compatibility .......... 34
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) United States: Four-Wire Smoke Detector Control Panel Compatibility 36
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) United States: Signalling Device Control Panel Compatibility ............. 36
Appendix B: RAM-208 Remote Annunciator .................................................................................................. 37
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Appendix C: Module Specifications And Features .......................................................................................

FA-201 Fire Alarm Control Panel ...................................................................................................................
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (PR-100) ...........................................................................................
RM-204 / RM-208 Relay Module....................................................................................................................
FA-204E Fire Alarm Control Panel.................................................................................................................
DM-204 Zone Adder Module..........................................................................................................................
Appendix D: Power Supply & Battery Calculations .......................................................................................
Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................
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List of Figures and Tables

Figures
Figure 1: FA-201, 202, and 204 Enclosure Installation and Dimensions ..................................
Figure 2: FA-204 E Enclosure Installation and Dimensions ......................................................
Figure 3: FA-201, 202, and 204 Module Mounting Locations ...................................................
Figure 4: FA-204E Module Mounting Locations ........................................................................
Figure 5: Main Fire Alarm Module .............................................................................................
Figure 7: RM-204 or RM-208 Relay Adder Module...................................................................
Figure 8: DACT-100A Dialer Module.........................................................................................
Figure 9: PR-100 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module..........................................................
Figure 10: General Field Wiring Considerations .......................................................................
Figure 11A: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections.....................................................
Figure 11B: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections (contd)........................................
Figure 12: DM-204 Zone Adder Module Terminal Connections................................................
Figure 13: Relay Module (RM-204 or RM-208) Terminal Connections .....................................
Figure 14: DACT-100A Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................
Figure 15: PR-100 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Terminal Connections....................
Figure 16: Power Supply Connections ......................................................................................
Figure 17: Indicators and Control Location ...............................................................................
Figure 18: Evacuation Codes ....................................................................................................
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Tables
Table 1: Wiring Table for Initiating Circuits................................................................................
Table 2: Wiring Table for Indicating Circuits..............................................................................
Table 3: Configuration DIP Switch Functions on Main Fire Alarm Board..................................
Table 4: Configuration DIP Switch Functions on DM-204 Module ............................................
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List of Figures and Tables
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Introduction
About this Manual
This installation and operation manual provides information on installing and operating the FA-200 MicroprocessorBased Fire Alarm Control Panel.
About the FA-200

Mircom's FA-200 Fire Alarm Control Panels provide 1, 2, 4, or 8 supervised Class B (ULI Style B) Initiating Circuits,
or 1, 2, 4 supervised Class A (ULI Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 2 or 4 supervised Class A or B (ULI Style Z or Y)
Indicating Circuits. All Circuits are supervised for opens and ground faults, and Indicating Circuits for shorts.
Optional Modules include a DM-204 Zone Adder (required for full capacity in the FA-204E only), a DACT-100A
Dialler or a PR-100 Polarity Reversal & City Tie Module, and RM-204 or RM-208 Relay Modules. The two
enclosures are flush or surface mountable, and can be used for retrofits and on new installations.
Overall Features:
The small enclosure versions, FA-201, FA-202, & FA-204, have 1, 2, 4 Class B (Style B) initiating circuits
respectively. The FA-202 & FA-204 may be configured as 1 or 2 Class A (Style D) Circuits respectively. These
also have 2 Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) indicating circuits with individual trouble indicators.
The large enclosure version, FA-204E, has four Class B (Style B) initiating circuits which may be configured as
two Class A (Style D) circuits respectively. It also has two power limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) indicating circuits
with individual trouble indicators. With a DM-204 Zone Adder Module, an extra four Class B (2 Class A)
initiating circuits, and two Class A/B indicating circuits are added.
Each initiating circuit is configurable as a normal or verified alarm. In addition, on a Class B FA-204 or fa-204e,
Initiating Circuit three may be a Waterflow Zone (as may Initiating Circuit 7 if a DM-204 is installed), and
initiating circuit four may be a latched or non-latched supervisory zone (as may initiating circuit eight if a DM204 is installed). On a Class A FA-204E with a DM-204, initiating circuit three may be a waterflow zone and
initiating circuit four may be a latched or non-latched supervisory zone.
Indicating circuits can be configured as audible or visual and as silenceable or non-silenceable. Audibles may
be steady, temporal code, california code, or march time.
Initiating circuits may be individually disconnected by a slide-switch.
Configurable signal silence inhibit (disabled or 1 minute), auto signal silence (disabled or 5, 10, 20 minutes),
and one-man walk test.
Subsequent alarm, supervisory, and trouble operation.
Four-wire resettable smoke power supply (200 mA max.).
Auxiliary relay contacts for common alarm and common supervisory (disconnectable), and a common trouble
relay. If no Supervisory zones are configured then the common supervisory relay can be used as an extra
common alarm relay.
Interface for an RTI Remote Trouble Indicator.
RS-485 Interface for 1 to 3 of RAM-208 Remote Multiplex Annunciators on FA-204 & FA-204E.
The FA-201, FA-202, FA-204 may use one of optional DACT-100A (Dialler), PR-100 (City Tie), RM-204 or RM208 Relay Modules.
The FA-204E may use one of optional DACT-100A (Dialler), PR-100 (City Tie), and one of
RM-204 or RM-208 Relay Modules.
Slide Switch controls and LED Common indicators.
Easy configuration via DIP switches.
Extensive transient protection.
Technical Support
For all technical support inquiries, please contact Mircoms Technical Support Department between 8 A.M. and 5
P.M. (EDT) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Local Phone: 905-695-3535
Toll-Free Phone: 1-888-449-3535
Local Fax: 905-660-4113
Toll-Free Fax: 1-888-660-4113
Document Conventions
Circuits and Zones
The term circuits refers to an actual electrical interface, initiating (detection), indicating (signal), or relay.
The term zone is a logical concept for a fire alarm protected area, and will consist of at least one circuit.
Often the terms zone and circuit are used interchangeably, but in this manual the term circuit is used.
Wiring Styles
Initiating circuits are configured by default as Class B (Style B). They may be globally (all or none) configured as
Class A (Style D) as described in System Configuration on page 28. This operation uses odd and even pairs of twowire Class B (Style B) circuits to make one four-wire Class A (Style D) circuit, thus cutting in half the number of
available initiating circuits.
Indicating circuits may be individually wired as Class A (Style Z) or Class B (Style Y) without affecting the number
of circuits available (see Field Wiring on page 12).
System Components
Chassis
Model
; ;
; ;
FA-201
Small enclosure fire alarm control panel with one Class B (Style
B) Initiating circuit, and two power limited Class B (Style Y)
indicating circuits (1.70 amperes each, 2.4 amperes total) with
individual trouble indicators. Common alarm & trouble relays.
Interface for remote trouble indicator. Resettable four-wire
smoke detector power supply. May have one of DACT-100A,
PR-100, RM-204, or RM-208 installed. Can be used with BA104 (four amp-hour) or BA-1065 (6.5 amp-hour) batteries (two
required).
FA-202
Small enclosure fire alarm control panel with two Class B (Style
B) or one Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 2 Power
Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Indicating Circuits (1.70 amperes
each, 2.4 amperes total) with individual trouble indicators.
Common Alarm & Trouble Relays. Interface for Remote
Trouble Indicator. Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector Power
Supply. May have one of DACT-100A, PR-100, RM-204, or
RM-208 installed. Can be used with BA-104 (4 amp-hour) or
BA-1065 (6.5 amp-hour) batteries (2 required).
FA-204
Small enclosure Fire Alarm Control Panel with four Class B

(Style B) or two Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 2
Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Indicating Circuits (1.70
amperes each, 2.4 amperes total) with individual trouble
indicators. Common Alarm & Trouble Relays. Interface for
Remote Trouble Indicator and/or 1 to 3 of RAM-208 Remote
Multiplex Annunciators. Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector
Power Supply. May have one of DACT-100A, PR-100, RM-204,
or RM-208 installed. Can be used with BA-104 (4 amp-hour) or
BA-1065 (6.5 amp-hour) batteries (2 required).
FA-204E
Large enclosure Fire Alarm Control Panel with four Class B

(Style B) or two Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 2
Power Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Indicating Circuits (1.70
amperes each, 5 amperes total) with individual trouble
indicators. Common Alarm & Trouble Relays. Interface for
Remote Trouble Indicator and/or 1 to 3 of RAM-208 Remote
Multiplex Annunciators. Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector
Power Supply. May have one of DACT-100A or PR-100, and
one DM-204 installed. May also have one of RM-204 or RM208 installed. Can be used with BA-104 (4 amp-hour), BA1065 (6.5 amp-hour), or BA-110 (10 amp-hour) batteries (2
required).
A.C. ON
SIGNAL
SILENCE
ZONE 1
COMMON
ALARM
DISC. 1
COMMON
SUPERVISORY
ZONE 2
COMMON
TROUBLE
FIRE
DRILL
DISC. 2
BATTERY
TROUBLE
ZONE 3
GROUND
FAULT
AUXILIARY
DISC.
DISC. 3
REMOTE
TROUBLE
ZONE 4
TEST/CONFIG.
DISC. 4
FIRE ALARM CONTROL
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; ;;;
A.C. ON
SIGNAL
SILENCE
COMMON
ALARM
COMMON
SUPERVISORY
FIRE
DRILL
DISC. 1
BATTERY
TROUBLE
REMOTE
TROUBLE
TEST/CONFIG.
DISC. 5
ZONE 6
ZONE 2
COMMON
TROUBLE
DISC. 6
DISC. 2
ZONE 3
GROUND
FAULT
AUXILIARY
DISC.
ZONE 5
ZONE 1
ZONE 7
DISC. 3
ZONE 4
DISC. 7
ZONE 8
DISC. 4
Description
DISC. 8
FIRE ALARM CONTROL
Circuit Adder Modules

Models
Description
DM-204
Zone Adder Module for the FA-204E. Brings the

total capacity to eight Class B (Style B) or four
Class A (Style D) Initiating Circuits, and 4 Power
Limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) Indicating Circuits
(up to 1.7 amperes each, 5 amperes total).
RM-208
Relay Adder Module for the FA-204 or FA-204E.

Adds eight configurable Form-C Relays rated 1A,
28 VDC.
RM-204
Relay Adder Module for the FA-204 or FA-204E.

Adds four configurable Form-C Relays rated 1A,
28 VDC.
Auxiliary Models
Model
Description
PR-100
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module
DACT-100A
Digital Communicator / Dialler Module.
These fire alarm control panels are normally provided with a beige enclosure. The FA-201U, FA-202U, FA-204U,
and FA-204EU models have red enclosures.
FA-200 Accessories
Model
RAM-208
RTI-1
MP-300
MP-300R
BC-160
Description
Eight-Zone Remote Annunciator (ULC and ULI approved)
Remote Trouble Indicator (ULC and ULI approved)
End-of-line Resistor Plate, stainless steel finish
EOL Resistor Plate, red (ULC approved)
External Battery Cabinet (ULC and ULI approved)
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions

Install the enclosure as shown in Figure 1, below for the FA-201, FA-202, or FA-204.
Figure 1: FA-201, 202, and 204 Enclosure Installation and Dimensions

-5 "
16
3
3 -8 "
DOOR
BACKBOX
DOOR
MATERIAL: 18GA (0.048") THICK

COLD ROLLED STEEL
FINISH: PAINTED
BACKBOX
WALL
WALL
SURFACE
(SIDE VIEW)
FLUSH
(SIDE VIEW)
BACKBOX
5
1-8 "
3
13 -4 "
DOOR
1
10 -2 "
1"
5
1-8 "
3
1-4 "
1
14 -8 "
1 7
1-8 " & -8 "
-7 "
32 DIA.HOLE
KNOCKOUT
8"
3
12 -4 "
7
3 -8 "
#6 x 5/16" SCREW
1
15 -8 "
1
3 -8 "
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions
Figure 2: FA-204 E Enclosure Installation and Dimensions

-5 "
16
1
5 -4 "
DOOR
BACKBOX
DOOR
MATERIAL: BACKBOX 18GA (0.048") THICK

DOOR 16GA (0.059") THICK
COLD ROLLED STEEL
FINISH: PAINTED
BACKBOX
WALL
WALL
SURFACE
(SIDE VIEW)
FLUSH
(SIDE VIEW)
3
1-4 "
BACKBOX
1
14 -2 "
DOOR
11 "
2"
1"
3
1-4 "
1
1-2 "
-5 "
16 16
-7 "
32 DIA.
HOLE
1 7
1-8 " & -8 "
2"
KNOCKOUT
1
12 -2 "
7
14 -8 "
3
4 -8 "
#6 x 5/16" SCREW
7
15 -8 "
3
1-8 "
5"
Modules Mounting Locations

The FA-200 eries come pre-assembled with all components and boards, except for adder modules. Module
installation locations are shown below.
Be sure to connect a solid Earth Ground (from building system ground / to a cold water pipe) to the Chassis Earth
Ground Mounting Lug, and to connect the Earth Ground Wire Lugs from the Main Chassis to the ground screw on
the backbox.
Figure 3: FA-201, 202, and 204 Module Mounting Locations
DACT-100A)
PR-100)
Notes:
1. Relay module may be model RM-204 or RM-208.
2. Only one of PR-100 or DACT-100A may be installed.
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Modules Mounting Locations
Figure 4: FA-204E Module Mounting Locations

MAIN FIRE
ALARM
MODULE
ZONE ADDER
MODULE
(DM-204)
BACKBOX
P7
P6
P8
P1
DISPLAY
PLATE
RELAY MODULE
(NOTE 1)
#6-32 x 7/8"
M/F HEX SPACER
POLARITY REVERSAL AND
CITY TIE MODULE
(MODEL PR-100)
SEE NOTE 2
DIALER MODULE
(MODEL DACT-100A)
#6-32 x 1/4"
SCREW
Notes:
1. Relay module may be model RM-204 or RM-208.
2. Only one of PR-100 or DACT-100A may be installed.
SEE NOTE 2
Module Settings
Main Fire Alarm Module
Class A / B Selection
On the FA-202, FA-204 and FA-204E only, JW1 & JW2 are connected from 1 to 2 for initiating circuit Class B (Style
B) operation, and from 2 to 3 for Class A (Style D) operation. These are not present on the FA-201, and only JW2 is
present on the FA-202.
Note: The Class A/B selection affects all initiating circuits, and must be used with the correct Configuration
DIP switch setting.
Zone Adder Module: On an FA-204E only, remove the jumper on JW4 if a DM-204 Zone Adder Module is installed.
The zone adder module is plugged into P6 & P7.
Relay Module: Remove the jumper on JW3 if an RM-204 or RM-208 Relay Module is installed. The relay module is
plugged into P1.
Digital Communicator: Remove the jumper on JW6 if a DACT-100A Digital Communicator is installed. The digital
communicator is plugged into P8.
City Tie: Remove the jumper on JW6 if a PR-100 City Tie is installed. The City Tie is plugged into P8.
Battery: Connected to P2(+) & P3(-) via the factory installed cables.
Transformer: Factory wired to P4 & P5, do not disconnect.
JW5: There should be no jumper here; do not use.
SW9,11,13: Configuration DIP switches.
Battery Fuse F1: Replace with 10 amp, 1-1/4" fast acting fuse.
Figure 5: Main Fire Alarm Module
JW1
P7
JW4
JW3
P1
JW2
Note: Do not plug RM-204/

208 into P8 on main board.
Plug into P1 only when
system is powered off.
P6
P8
Note: Do not plug DACT into P1 on main

board. Plug into P8 only when system is
powered off.
SW13
SW11
SW9
1
2
3
4 WIRE
-
3 2 1
5+
48
548
S
M+
CO
L
TR
B
TR
+
I1
IN
I1
IN
+
I2
IN
I2
IN +
I3
IN
I3
IN
+
I4
IN
I4
IN
+
D1
IN
+
D1
IN
D1
IN
D1
IN +
D2
IN +
D2
IN D2
IN D2
IN
M
CO
NC
NO
M
CO
NC
NO
M
CO
NC
M-
NO
CO
SUPV RLY ALM RLY TBL RLY
F1
10 AMP
BATTERY
FUSE
BATT+
P2
BATT-
P3
XMFR
P4
XMFR
P5
JW5
JW6
Module Settings
Zone Adder Module (Model DM-204)

Figure 6: DM-204 Zone Adder Module
Note: The Class A/B

selection affects all
initiating circuits, and
must be used with the
correct Configuration
DIP switch setting.
P2
P1
1 2 3
JW2
FIELD WIRING TERMINALS
Class A / B Selection: JW2 & JW3

are connected from 1 to 2 for initiating
circuit Class B (Style B) operation,
and from 2 to 3 for Class A (Style D)
operation.
1 2 3
JW3
SW5
SW6
P1 & P2: Connections to P7 & P6

respectively on the main fire alarm
board.
SW5,6: Config DIP switches.
Relay Modules (Models RM-204 or RM-208)

Figure 7: RM-204 or RM-208 Relay Adder Module
SUPV
JW6
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
NC
COM
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NO
SUPV
JW5
JW6.7
ALM
JW7.8
ALM
SUPV
JW7
JW8A
SUPV
JW4
JW5.6
ALM
K8
JW7A
SUPV
JW3
JW4.5
ALM
RLY8
K7
JW6A
JW3.4
ALM
RLY7
K6
JW5A
JW8: Initiating Circuit #8

controls
Relay #8.
Alternately, each relay may be set
as a Common Alarm or Common
Supervisory Relay by removing
the jumper from JW1 to JW1A,
etc. These jumpers have two
positions to select Alarm or
Supervisory each.
SUPV
JW2
RLY6
K5
JW4A
SUPV
JW1
JW2.3
ALM
RLY5
K4
JW3A
SUPV
JW1.2
ALM
RLY4
K3
JW2A
ALM
NC
NC
NO
NC
COM
RLY3
K2
K1
JW1A

controls Relay #2.
RLY2
RLY1
RM-208/RM-204
RELAY MODULE

controls Relay #1.
COM
By the factory setting, the four or

eight relays are controlled by
initiating circuits 1 to 8
respectively. This is configured by
selecting:
NO
P1: Connect to P1 on the main fire

alarm board.
JW8
P1
Note: Do not plug RM-204/

208 into P8 on main board.
Plug it into P1 only when
the system is powered off.
JW1A: Alarm or supervisory control for Relay #1.

Finally, there are jumpers JW1.2, JW2.3, up to JW7.8 that allow a relay to have the same control as an adjacent
relay. For example, starting with the factory default setting, moving the jumper from JW2 to JW1.2 will make both
relays 1 & 2 operate with Initiating Circuit #1.Contact Mircom Technical Support for assistance if required.
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DACT / Dialler Module (Model DACT-100A)

P1: Cable to P8 on the main fire alarm board.
Jumper JW6 on the main fire alarm module must be removed if a DACT-100A is installed. note that this module
cannot be installed if a polarity reversal and city tie module is used.
P1
Figure 8: DACT-100A Dialer Module
Note: Do not plug DACT into P1 on main board.

Plug it into P8 only when the system is powered off.
Note: The DACT is Tip & Ring sensitive. If any of the two LEDs are illuminated amber, reverse the wiring,
then wait 30 seconds for the LED to clear.
Please see the DACT-100A Manual (LT-639) for more information.
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model: PR-100)

P1: Cable to P8 on the main fire alarm module.
JW1: Cut this jumper for trouble transmission. When this jumper is cut and a system trouble occur, the designated
terminals will transmit a "zero volts" or "open" circuit. Please note that at normal condition, the terminals polarity is
read exactly as labelled on the circuit board.
Jumper JW6 on the main fire alarm module must be removed if a polarity reversal and city tie module is installed.
note that this module cannot be installed if a DACT / dialler module is used.
Figure 9: PR-100 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module

CITY
TIE
POL.
RVS.
+ -
+ -
P1
JW1
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Field Wiring
Field Wiring
General Field Wiring Considerations
Because most of the Field Wiring on the FA-200s is to the Main Boards on the swinging dead front, it is very
important to properly dress the wires so as not to place stress on either their connection to the boards, or running to
conduit. The Figure below shows the required wiring techniques.
Figure 10: General Field Wiring Considerations

USE AT LEAST
3 WIRE TIES
AS SUPPLIED
THROUGH HOLES
ON DEADFRONT
WIRE TIE
IN 2 PLACES
TO BACK OF
ENCLOSURE
DRESS WIRES NEAR
TOP OF ENCLOSURE
CLEAR OF ADDER
MODULES
12
Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections

Wire devices to terminals as shown in Figure 11 below. See Wiring Tables on page 20 for wiring instructions,
Appendix A on page 33 for compatible devices, and Appendix C on page 38 for specifications.
ATTENTION: Do not exceed power supply ratings:
FA-201, FA-202, FA-204, total current for indicating circuits is 2.4 A max.
FA-204E, total current for indicating circuits is 5 A max.
Figure 11A: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections

COM-
NO
SUPV.
RELAY
NC
COM
AUX. POWER NEGATIVE FOR

REMOTE ANNUNCIATORS
AUXILIARY COMMON
SUPERVISORY
CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
(NOT PRESENT ON
FA- 201 & FA-202)
Legend: See Appendix A for compatible devices.
BELL, HORN, OR STROBE
NO
ALARM
RELAY
NC
3.9K 1/2W ELR LISTED S5434

MODEL MP-300 MANUFACTURED
BY MIRCOM
AUXILIARY COMMON
ALARM CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NC
TROUBLE
RELAY
NO
COMMON TROUBLE
CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
MUST BE
CONNECTED TO A
LISTED POWER
LIMITED SOURCE
OF SUPPLY
IND2- (Y/Z)
IND2- (Z)
SUPERVISED INDICATING CIRCUIT #2
(POWER LIMITED)
CLASS B /
STYLE Y
WIRING
IND2+ (Z)
IND2+ (Y/Z)
EXAMPLES OF BOTH CLASS AA@ AND AB@ WIRING ARE SHOWN, BUT
ONLY ONE CLASS OF WIRING MAY BE USED IN ANY INSTALLATION.
IND1- (Y/Z)
IND1- (Z)
(POWER LIMITED)
CLASS A /
STYLE Z
WIRING
IND1+ (Z)
IND1+ (Y/Z)
When wiring devices, please keep in mind the following:

All terminals are shown from the back of the main fire alarm board assembly (pointing towards the rear of the
enclosure).
All power limited circuits must use type FPL, FPLR, or FPLP power limited cable.
Initiating circuits are fully supervised and rated for 26 VDC, 3 ma standby, 1.5 vp-p ripple, 50 mA max. alarm.
They may be configured as required. The alarm threshold is 21 mA. Maximum loop resistance is 100 ohms, 50
ohms per side.
Indicating circuits are fully supervised and rated for 24 VDC unfiltered 1.7 amp max. each They must be wired
as shown in the wiring tables on page 20.
On the FA-204 & FA-204E, the auxiliary common supervisory relay contacts will act as a second set of common
alarm contacts if there are no initiating circuits set as supervisory.
Initiating circuits must be all either Style B or D. If Style D is selected, cut the number of circuits in half.
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Field Wiring
Figure 11B: Main Fire Alarm Module Terminal Connections (contd)

INI4-
STYLE D
INI2
SUPERVISED INITIATING CIRCUIT #4

(SHOWN AS SUPV ZONE, POWER LIMITED)
CLASS B /
STYLE B
WIRING

(SHOWN AS ALARM ZONE, POWER LIMITED)
CLASS B /
STYLE B
WIRING
INI4+
INI3-
INI3+
INI2-
STYLE D
INI1
INI2+
CLASS A /
STYLE D
WIRING

(POWER LIMITED)
INI1-
INI1+
RTI
INTERFACE
BLK
TRB
BLU
RTI
RED & WHT

TRL
COM+
S
RS-485
RTI REMOTE TROUBLE INDICATOR

(NOT USED WITH RAM-208'S)
AUX. POWER POSITIVE
24VDC POWER +
(POWER LIMITED) COM(SEE FIG.11)
RS-485 INTERFACE
(POWER LIMITED)
1 TO 3 OF RAM-208 REMOTE ANNUNCIATORS

SEE RAM-208 OPERATION & INSTALLATION
MANUAL. (NOT USED WITH RTI)
4-WIRE
SUPPLY
RESETTABLE 4-WIRE
SMOKE DETECTOR POWER
LIMITED, POWER SUPPLY.
28 VDC, 100 mA MAX.,
1.5VP-P RIPPLE.
LEGEND:See Appendix A for compatible devices.
SUPERVISORY OR
WATERFLOW
SWITCH (NO)
SMOKE DETECTOR
HEAT DETECTOR

BY MIRCOM
PULL STATION

All terminals are shown from the back of the main fire alarm board assembly (pointing towards the rear of the
enclosure).
All power limited circuits must use type FPL, FPLR, or FPLP power limited cable.
Initiating circuits are fully supervised and rated for 26 VDC, 3 ma standby, 1.5 vp-p ripple, 50 mA max. alarm.
They may be configured as required. The alarm threshold is 21 mA. Maximum loop resistance is 100 ohms, 50
ohms per side.
Initiating circuits are compatibility ID A.
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Zone Adder Module (DM-204) Terminal Connections

Wire devices to terminals as shown below in Figure 12. See Wiring Tables for on page 20wiring instructions,
Appendix A on page 33 for compatible devices, and Appendix "C on page 38 for Module specifications.
Figure 12: DM-204 Zone Adder Module Terminal Connections

CLASS A / STYLE D NOTE:
INITIATING CIRCUITS MUST BE ALL EITHER STYLE B OR
D. IF STYLE D IS SELECTED, THE NUMBER OF CIRCUITS
IS CUT IN HALF.
IND4-(Y/Z)
IND4- (Z)

(POWER LIMITED)
CLASS B /
STYLE Y
WIRING
IND4+ (Z)
IND4+ (Y/Z)
IND3- (Y/Z)
IND3- (Z)
CLASS A /
STYLE Z
WIRING

(POWER LIMITED)
IND3+ (Z)
IND3+ (Y/Z)
INI8-
CLASS B /
STYLE B
WIRING

(SHOWN AS SUPV ZONE, POWER LIMITED)
STYLE D
INI4
INI8+
INI7-

(SHOWN AS ALARM ZONE, POWER LIMITED)
CLASS B /
STYLE B
WIRING
INI7+
INI6-
STYLE D
INI3
CLASS A /
STYLE D
WIRING
INI6+
(POWER LIMITED)
INI5-
INI5+
LEGEND: See Appendix A for compatible devices.
SMOKE DETECTOR
SUPERVISORY OR
WATERFLOW
SWITCH (NO)
HEAT DETECTOR
BELL, HORN, OR STROBE
PULL STATION

BY MIRCOM
Notes:
All terminals are shown from the back of the main fire alarm board assembly (pointing towards the rear
of the enclosure).
All power limited circuits must use type fPL, FPLR, or FPLP power limited cable.
Initiating circuits are fully supervised and rated for 26 VDC, 3 ma standby, 1.5 vp-p ripple, 50 mA max.
alarm. They may be configured as required. The alarm threshold is 21 mA. Maximum loop resistance
is 100 ohms, 50 ohms per side.
Initiating circuits are compatibility ID A.
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Field Wiring
Relay Module (RM-204 or RM-208) Terminal Connections

Note that only relays #1 to #4 are present on the RM-204.
Figure 13: Relay Module (RM-204 or RM-208) Terminal Connections

NO
RELAY #1
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NO
RELAY #2
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NO
RELAY #3
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NO
RELAY #4
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NO
RELAY #5
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NO
RELAY #6
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NO
RELAY #7
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
NO
RELAY #8
NC
RELAY CONTACTS
28 VDC, 1 AMP
RESISTIVE LOAD
COM
Notes:
All power limited circuits must use type FPL, FPLR, or FPLP power limited cable. Must be connected to a
listed power limited source of supply.
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DACT / Dialler Module (DACT-100A) Terminal Connections

The following diagram shows the wiring connection for the DACT-100A, refer to the Manual for more details.
Wire the two telephone lines devices to terminals as shown in Figure 14 below.
Line 1 Input (Tip/Ring): To the first Telephone Line via the required RJ31X Connector.
Line 1 Output (Tip/Ring): To an optional Premise Telephone on the first Telephone Line via the required RJ31X
Connector.
Line 2 Input (Tip/Ring): To the second Telephone Line via the required RJ31X Connector.
Line 3 Output (Tip/Ring): To an optional Premise Telephone on the second Telephone Line via the required RJ31X
Connector.
Note that most AHJs do not allow the connection of premise telephones. See Wiring Tables on page 20and
Appendix C page 38 for more information.
Note: The terminal blocks are depluggable for ease of wiring.
Figure 14: DACT-100A Wiring Diagram

RJ31X
PROTECTOR
BLOCK
TIP
1
3
RING
RED
BROWN
Alantic
Scientific
Model
#24544
Protective
Device or
similar UL
Listed
QVRG
Secondary
Protector
GREEN
GRAY
TO
TELEPHONE
COMPANY
WIRING
PREMISE PHONE
(IF PERMITTED)
VOLTAGE
MEASURED
SHOULD BE
APPROX. 40V
RED
BLACK
DACT-100A MAIN BOARD
P1 FOR
CONNECT
TO FIRE
ALARM
PANEL
P2 FOR RS-485
I/F TO PC
RING / TIP
TIP / RING
TIP / RING
TIP / RING
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
LINE-2
LINE-1
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Field Wiring
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model: PR-100) Terminal Connections
See Appendix C on page 38 for module specifications. Wire as shown in Figure 15 below using proper wire gauges.
Note that for use in the USA, the installer must add an Atlantic Scientific (Tel. 407-725-8000) Model #24544
Protective Device, or similar ULI-Listed QVRG Secondary Protector, as shown. For use in Canada, the protective
device is still recommended, but the PR-100 may be connected directly to polarity reversal and city tie wiring.
Notes:
The terminal blocks are depluggable for ease of wiring.
The city tie interface is not power limited.
Use either the PR-100s City Tie or Reverse Polarity Interface Module--not both.
Figure 15: PR-100 Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module Terminal Connections
PR-100
PROTECTOR
+
(See Note 4)
CITY TIE LOCAL ENERGY

24 VDC UNFILTERED
TRIP COIL 14 OHMS,
210mA, 5mV RIPPLE.
POLARITY REVERSAL
24VDC OPEN
12VDC AT 3.5 mA
8 mA MAX SHORT.
PROTECTED
UNPROTECTED
USE A SHORTING WIRE WHEN

THE CITY TIE IS NOT IN USE.
CONFORMS TO NEMA STANDARD

SB3-1969 INTENDED FOR
CONNECTION TO POLARITY
REVERSAL CIRCUIT OF A REMOTE
STATION RECEIVING UNIT HAVING
COMPATIBLE RATINGS.
DIN RAIL CONNECTION

TO EARTH GROUND.

Plug PR-100 ribbon cable (P1) into the main fire alarm module.
Cut Jumper (JW!) on the PR-100 module in order to transmit a trouble condition to the monitoring station.
All circuits are power limited and must use type FPL, FPLR, or FPLP power limited cable.
For polarity reversal operation, short the city tie connection.
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Power Supply Connections

The power supply is part of the main fire alarm module and the chassis. The ratings are:
Model
Electrical Input
Ratings
Power Supply Total

Current
Battery Fuse on Main

Module
FA-201, FA-202,
FA-204
120 V 60Hz 2A /
240V 50 Hz 1A
2.75 A maximum
F1: Replace with 10 amp, 11/4" fast acting fuse
FA-204E
120 V 60Hz 2A /
240V 50 Hz 1A
6 A maximum
F1: Replace with 10 Amp,

1-1/4" Fast Acting Fuse
See Appendix C on page 38 for module specifications. Wire as shown in Figure 16 below, using proper wire
gauges.
ATTENTION:
Do not exceed power supply ratings:
To prevent sparking, connect batteries after the systems main A.C. power is turned on.
Figure 16: Power Supply Connections

MAIN FIRE ALARM MODULE
P5
P4
P2
P3
GREEN EARTH GROUND

WIRE SOLDERED ONTO MAIN
FIRE ALARM MODULE PCB.
TO 24 VDC
BATTERY
RED
+
TO DEDICATED
BRANCH CIRCUIT
120V, 60Hz
BLACK
BAT
240V, 50Hz
EARTH GROUND
DIMPLE ON
ENCLOSURE,
FOR
GROUNDING
WIRES AND
SCREW.
GREEN
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Field Wiring
Wiring Tables
Table 1: Wiring Table for Initiating Circuits.
Wire Gauge
Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device (ELR)
(AWG)
ft.
22
2990
910
20
4760
1450
18
7560
2300
16
12000
3600
14
19000
5800
12
30400
9200
Note: Maximum loop resistance should not exceed 100 Ohms.
Table 2: Wiring Table for Indicating Circuits

Main board indicating circuits are rated for 1.7 amps each. The SGM-1004(A) indicating circuits are rated for 1.7
amps each.
Total Signal
Load
Maximum Wiring Run to Last Device (ELR)

18AWG
16AWG
14AWG
12AWG
Max Loop
Resistance
0hms
Amperes
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
Ohms
0.06
2350
716
3750
1143
6000
1829
8500
2591
30
0.12
1180
360
1850
567
3000
915
4250
1296
15
0.30
470
143
150
229
1200
366
1900
579
0.60
235
71
375
114
600
183
850
259
0.90
156
47
250
76
400
122
570
174
1.20
118
36
185
56
300
91
425
129
1.5
1.50
94
29
150
46
240
73
343
105
1.2
1.7
78
24
125
38
200
61
285
87
1.0
Note: Maximum voltage drop should not exceed 1.8 volts.

RS-485 Wiring: See the wiring information for the remote annunciator being used.
4-Wire Smoke Wiring: The maximum allowable current is 0.2 amperes. The maximum allowed voltage drop is 1
volt. Refer to Table 2: WIring for Indicating Circuits above.
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System Checkout
Before Turning The Power On...
1. To prevent sparking, do not connect the batteries. Connect the batteries after powering the system from the
main AC supply.
2. Check that all modules are installed in the proper location with the proper connections.
3. Check all field (external) wiring for opens, shorts, and ground.
4. Check that all interconnection cables are secure, and that all connectors are plugged-in properly.
5. Check all jumpers and switches for proper setting.
6. Check the AC power wiring for proper connection.
7. Check that the chassis is connected to Earth Ground (cold water pipe).
8. Make sure to close the front cover plate before powering the system from main AC supply.
Power-up Procedure
1. After completing the System Checkout procedures, power-up the panel. The "AC-ON" green LED should illuminate, the Common Trouble LED should illuminate, and the buzzer should sound.
2. Press the System Reset button. Since the batteries are not connected, the "Battery Trouble" LED should
illuminate, and the buzzer should sound intermittently, and the Common Trouble LED should flash.
3. Connect the batteries while observing correct polarity; the red wire is positive (+) and black wire is negative (-).
All indicators should extinguish except for normal power "AC-ON" green LED.
4. Configure the fire alarm control panel as described in the System Configuration section on page 28.
Troubleshooting
Message
Description
Circuit Trouble
Normally when a circuit trouble occurs, its designated trouble indicator will be illuminated,
as well as the Common Trouble indicator and Trouble buzzer. To correct the fault, check for
open wiring on that particular circuit loop or see if the circuit disconnect switch is in the ON
or CLOSED position. Note: disconnecting a circuit will cause a system trouble (off-normal
position).
Remote Fail
The panel will display a Remote Fail for any failure reported by, or failure to communicate
with a remote annunciator, DACT-100A, or PR-100.
Ground Fault
The FA-200 panel has a Common Ground Fault Detector. To correct the fault, check for any
external wiring touching the chassis or other earth ground connection.
Battery Trouble
Check for the presence of batteries and their conditions. Low voltage (below 20.4V) will
cause a battery trouble. If battery trouble condition persists, replace the batteries as soon
as possible.
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Indicators, Controls, & Operation

Refer to Figure 17 below for LED Indicators and control switch locations.
Figure 17: Indicators and Control Location

A.C. ON
SIGNAL
SILENCE
FIRE
DRILL
AUXILIARY
DISC.
COMMON
ALARM
COMMON
SUPERVISORY
COMMON
TROUBLE
BATTERY
TROUBLE
GROUND
FAULT
REMOTE
TROUBLE
ZONE 1
DISC. 1
DISC. 1
ZONE 6
ZONE 2
DISC. 2
ZONE 3
DISC. 2
ZONE 7
DISC. 3
DISC. 3
ZONE 8
ZONE 4
TEST
SYSTEM
RESET
ZONE 5
DISC. 4
DISC. 4
SIG.ZONE 1
TROUBLE
SIG.ZONE 3
TROUBLE
SIG.ZONE 2
TROUBLE
SIG.ZONE 4
TROUBLE
BUZZER
SILENCE
LAMP
TEST
Indicators
Buzzer
The buzzer is activated by any of the following:
Fire alarm: steady
Supervisory alarm: steady
Trouble: trouble flash rate
If the buzzer turns on in response to a non-latching trouble or supervisory, it will be turned off if the condition causing
it goes away and there is no other reason for it to be on.
AC On LED
The green AC On LED illuminates steadily while the main AC power is within acceptable levels. It turns off when the
level falls below the power-fail threshold and the panel switches to standby (battery) power.
Common Alarm LED
The Common Alarm indicator turns on steady red whenever the panel is in alarm as a result of an alarm on any
initiating circuit. Since all alarms are latched until the panel is reset, the indicator will remain on until reset.
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Common Supervisory LED (FA-204 or FA-204E only)

The amber Common Supervisory LED illuminates steadily when there is a supervisory alarm in the panel resulting
from any latching or non-latching supervisory circuit. The LED turns off if all non-latching supervisory circuits are
restored and there are no active latching supervisory circuits. Latching supervisory alarms remain active until the
panel is reset.
Common Trouble LED
The Common Trouble indicator flashes amber (at 20 flashes per minute) when the panel detects any trouble
condition. It turns off when all non-latching troubles are cleared.
Remote Trouble LED (FA-204 or FA-204E only)
The Remote Failure indicator illuminates amber if the panel detects trouble at a city tie or dialler module, or
communication or local trouble with a remote annunciator. It turns off once these conditions return to normal.
Fire Drill LED
The amber Fire Drill LED illuminates steadily while fire drill is active.
Auxiliary Disconnect LED
The Auxiliary Disconnect Indicator flashes amber (20 flashes per minute) when the Auxiliary Disconnect switch is
activated. It turns off when the switch is activated a second time. When on, the Auxiliary Disconnect LED indicates
that common alarm and common supervisory relays, and any RM-204 / RM-208 relays are not activated. The
trouble relay is activated. If installed, dialler or polarity reversal and city tie modules are also inactive, causing a
trouble condition.
Signal Silence LED
The amber Signal Silence LED flashes at the trouble flash rate when indication circuits are silenced either by the
Signal Silence button or by the Auto Signal Silence timer. It turns off when the signals are re-sounded by a
subsequent alarm.
Battery Trouble LED
The Battery Trouble LED flashes amber at the trouble flash rate when the battery is either low (below 20.4 VDC) or
disconnected.
Ground Fault LED
The Ground Fault LED flashes amber at the trouble flash rate when the Ground Fault Detector detects a ground
fault on any field wiring. It turns off when the ground fault is cleared.
Test LED
The Test LED illuminates amber when the fire alarm panel is in walk test mode.
Circuit Status LEDs
These LEDs indicate the status of initiating circuits. They illuminate
Alarm: Steady red
Alarm Verification or waterflow retard in progress: fast flashing red (120 flashes per minute)
Pending Alarm: (see Circuit Disconnect Switches on the following page) fast flashing red (120 flashes per
minute)
Supervisory: Steady amber
Circuit Trouble LEDs
These LEDs indicate trouble for initiating and indicating circuits. They flash (20 flashes per minute) for any field
wiring fault, or if the circuit has been disconnected.
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Controls
System Reset Switch
The System Reset momentary switch resets the fire alarm control panel and all circuits:
Resets all latching trouble conditions
Resets all initiating circuits
Resets four-wire smoke supply
Turns off all indicating circuits
Turns off Signal Silence
Turns off Fire Drill
Stops and resets all timers
Processes inputs as new events
Aux Disconnect is not affected

Signal Silence Switch
Activating the Signal Silence momentary switch when the panel is in alarm turns on the signal silence indicator and
deactivates any silenceable indicating circuits. Non-silenceable circuits are unaffected. Signals will re-sound upon
any subsequent alarm. This switch does not function during any configured Signal Silence Inhibit timer period. It
also does not function if the indicating circuits are active as the result of a fire drill.
Fire Drill Switch
The Fire Drill momentary switch activates all non-disconnected indicating circuits, but does not transmit any alarms
via the dialler, city tie, or common alarm relay, nor are any RM-204 or RM-208 relays activated. The fire drill is
cancelled by activating the switch again, or if the panel goes into a real alarm.
Auxiliary Disconnect Switch
Activating the Auxiliary Disconnect momentary switch activates the auxiliary disconnect function. Activating the
switch again de-activates the function. When auxiliary disconnect is active, common alarm and common
supervisory relays, and any RM-204 / RM-208 relays are not activated. The trouble relay is activated. If installed,
dialler or polarity reversal and city tie modules are also inactive, causing a trouble condition.
Lamp Test Switch
Activation of the Lamp Test momentary switch turns all front panel Indicators and the buzzer on.
Buzzer Silence Switch
Activation of the Buzzer Silence momentary switch while the Buzzer is sounding silences the Buzzer. The Buzzer
will resound if there is a subsequent event. Switch activation will also silence the buzzer on all attached
annunciators.
Circuit Disconnect Switches
Activation of these non-momentary switches disconnects the respective Initiating Circuit, and causes a Circuit
Trouble for that Initiating Circuit while active. If the disconnect switch is turned off (to its normal position) while there
is an Alarm condition in that circuit, the respective circuit Status LED will flash at a rate of 120 flashes per minute to
indicate a Pending Alarm, for 5 seconds. If the disconnect switch is not turned back on, an Alarm will be processed
normally.
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Operation
All alarm inputs are treated in a similar manner. Alarm inputs include non-verified or verified alarms, and water-flow
alarms. Activation of any alarm input when the panel is not already in alarm cause the following:
The buzzer sounds steadily
If fire drill is active, it is cancelled
The Common Alarm indicator turns on
the common alarm relay activates if aux disconnect is not active
The Auto Signal Silence timer, if configured, starts
The Signal Silence Inhibit timer, if configured, starts
RM-204 / RM-208 relays are activated as configured, provided that aux disconnect is not active
Signals and strobes are activated
Subsequent Alarms when the panel is already in alarm, cause the following:
The buzzer sounds steadily
If signals have been silenced as a result of the signal silence button or the auto signal silence timer, signals are
resounded as they were before signal silence, the signal silence indicator is turned off, and the auto signal
silence timer, if configured, is restarted
Signals and strobes are activated
Circuit Types
The term circuits refers to an actual electrical interface, either initiating (detection) or indicating (signal). The term
zone is a logical concept for a fire alarm protected area, and will consist of at least one circuit. Often the terms zone
and circuit are used interchangeably, but in this manual the term circuit is used.
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Initiating (Detection) Circuit Types

Circuit Type
Description
Non-Verified Alarm
This is a "normal" type of alarm which may have pull stations, smoke detectors, or heat
detectors attached. Any activation of these devices will immediately result in an alarm condition
in the fire alarm control panel. An alarm condition causes the associated circuit Status LED and
the Common Alarm LED to illuminate red.
Verified Alarm
These alarms are verified by a reset and timing procedure, and may have pull stations, smoke
detectors, or heat detectors attached. Any activation of pull stations or heat detectors will result
in an alarm condition in the fire alarm control panel within four seconds. Smoke detectors will
be verified for a real alarm within 60 seconds depending upon the startup time of the smoke
detectors being used. If four seconds is too long a response time for pull stations, then they
should be wired separately on a non-verified alarm circuit. An alarm condition causes the
associated circuit Status LED and the Common Alarm LED to illuminate red.
Water-Flow Alarm
An alarm for water-flow sensors. These alarms are identical to normal non-verified alarms
except that any indicating circuits programmed to these circuits (all are by default) are nonsilenceable. Also, if water-flow retard operation is enabled, then these circuits are sampled
every one second; if ten samples are active within any 15 second interval, the water-flow alarm
is confirmed and processed. An alarm condition causes the associated circuit Status LED and
the Common Alarm LED to illuminate red. Note: Do not use the retard operation with any
external retarding device; maximum retard may not exceed 120 seconds.
Non-Latching
Supervisory
These alarms are for supervisory devices. An activation on these circuits will cause the Circuit
Status LED and the Common Supervisory LED to illuminate amber. The buzzer will sound
continuously. If the circuit activation is removed, the supervisory condition will clear (so long as
there are no other supervisory conditions in the system) and the circuit Status LED will
extinguish.
Latching
Supervisory
These alarms are for supervisory devices. An activation on these circuits will cause the Circuit
Status LED and the Common Supervisory LED to illuminate amber. The buzzer will sound
continuously. If the circuit activation is removed, the Supervisory condition will not clear.
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Indicating (Signal) Circuits Types

Circuit Type
Description
Silenceable Signal
For audible devices such as bells and piezo mini-horns that may be silenced either manually
or automatically. While sounding, these follow the pattern appropriate for the condition: the
configured evacuation code (default is temporal code) during single-stage alarm, or two stage
general alarm, or the alert code during a two stage system's alert (first) stage.
Non-Silenceable
Signal
For audible devices such as bells and piezo mini-horns that may not be silenced either
manually or automatically. While sounding, these follow the pattern appropriate for the
condition: the configured evacuation code (default is temporal code) during single-stage
alarm, or two-stage general alarm, or the alert code during a two stage system's alert (first)
stage.
Silenceable Visual
For visual devices such as strobes that use no code pattern (they are continuous).
Non-Silenceable
Visual
Same as previous, but is non-silenceable.
Evacuation Codes
Single stage codes

Continuous
On 100% of the time
Temporal Code
3 of 0.5 second on, 0.5 second off then, 1.5 second pause
March Code
0.5 second on, 0.5 second off
California Code
5 seconds on, 10 seconds off
Figure 18: Evacuation Codes
CONTINOUS
0.5s
1.5s
TEMPORAL CODE
0.5s
MARCH CODE
0.5s
0.5s
5s
10s
0.5s
2.5s
CALIFORNIA CODE
ALERT CODE
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System Configuration
Main Fire Alarm Board
Configuration of the FA-200 Series is accomplished simply by DIP Switch Settings on the Main Fire Alarm Board.
For DIP Switches, 0 = switch off, 1 = Switch on). The DIP switches are located on the bottom left side of the
main fire alarm board.
3 2 1
1
2
3
JW1
JW2
MAIN FIRE ALARM BOARD
P7
JW4
JW3
P1
P6
JW5
P8
SW13
SW11
SW9
JW6
28
F1
10 AMP
BATTERY
FUSE
BATT+
P2
BATT-
P3
XMFR
P4
XMFR
P5
Table 3: Configuration DIP Switch Functions on Main Fire Alarm Board

Function
Indicating Circuit #1
Audible Device (Bell) Only
Audible or Visual Device
DIP Switch
Switch Off
Switch On
Switch 13, #1
Silenceable
Non-Silenceable
Switch 13, #2
Silenceable
Non-Silenceable
Switch 13, #3
Audible Device
(Bell)
Visual Device (Strobe)
Switch 13, #4
Switch 13, #5
5 off, 4 off = None 5 off, 4 on = One

5 on, 4 off = Two 5 on, 4 on = Three
Manual Signal Silence
Switch 13, #6
Disabled
Enabled
Fire Drill
Switch 13, #7
Disabled
Enabled
Aux. Disconnect
Switch 13, #8
Disabled
Enabled
Initiating Circuit #1
Alarm Only
Switch 11, #1
Normal Alarm
Verified Alarm
Alarm Only
Switch 11, #2
Normal Alarm
Verified Alarm
Switch 11, #3
Normal
Verified Alarm / Retarded Waterflow
Switch 11, #4
Alarm
Waterflow
Switch 11, #5
Normal
Verified Alarm (no effect on Supv.)
Switch 11, #6
Alarm
Supervisory
Switch 11, #7
Non-Latching
Supervisory
(No effect on
Alarm)
Latching Supervisory
(No effect on Alarm)
Switch 11, #8
No AC Power Fail
Delay
Apply AC Power Fail Delay
# Remote Annunciators
Alarm or Waterflow
Alarm or Supervisory
Application of AC Power Fail

Delay
Switch 9, #1
Signal Code
Switch 9, #2
Switch 9, #3
2 off, 1 off = Temporal Code 2 off, 1 on = Continuous

2 on, 1 off = March Time 2 on, 1 on = California Code
Switch 9, #4
4 off, 3 off = Disabled 4 off, 3 on = 5 Minutes

4 on, 3 off = 10 Minutes 4 on, 3 on = 20 Minutes
Signal Silence Inhibit
Switch 9, #5
None
1 Minute
Initiating Circuit Style / Class
Switch 9, #6
Class B (Style B)
Class A (Style D)
Aux. Devices
Switch 9, #7
Non-Silenceable
Silenceable
AC Power Fail Delay to

Aux. Devices
Switch 9, #8
24 Hour Standby
Standard
60 Hour Standby
Standard
Auto Signal Silence
Notes:
After you change any configuration switches, perform a system reset.
Do not use retard operation with any external retarding device; maximum retard may not exceed 120
seconds.
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When configuring the FA-200 main board, keep in mind the following information:
Only indicating circuit two may be configured for visual devices.
If initiating circuit three is configured as waterflow, the corresponding verified selection becomes a retard
selection.
If initiating circuit four is configured as alarm, the corresponding latching selection has no effect.
If initiating circuit four is configured as supervisory, the corresponding verified selection has no effect.
The selection of Class A/B (Style Z/Y) indicating circuits is only a matter of how they are wired. See connection
information on page 13 .
If Class A (Style D) initiating circuits are selected (FA-202, FA-204, FA-204E only), the appropriate board
jumpers must also be set. Class B initiating circuits one and two combine to create Class A Circuit #1, and Class
B initiating circuits three and four combine to create Class A Circuit #2. DIP switches for circuits three and four
are ignored except for an FA-204E with a DM-204 Adder Module. LED indicators for circuits three and four are
non-functional except for an FA-204E with a DM-204 Adder Module.
DM-204 Module
On the DM-204 Zone Adder Module the DIP switches are located on the bottom right-hand corner.
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Table 4: Configuration DIP Switch Functions on DM-204 Module

DIP Switch
on DM-204
Module
Switch Off
Switch On
Audible Device (Bell)

Only
Switch 6, #1
Silenceable
Non-Silenceable
Switch 6, #2
Silenceable
Non-Silenceable
Audible or Visual
Device
Switch 6, #3
Audible Device (Bell)
Visual Device (Strobe)
Not Used
Switch 6, #4
-----------------
-----------------
Switch 5, #1
Normal Alarm
Verified Alarm
Switch 5, #2
Normal Alarm
Verified Alarm
Switch 5, #3
Normal
Verified Alarm / Retarded

Waterflow
Switch 5, #4
Alarm
Waterflow
Switch 5, #5
Normal
Verified Alarm (no effect

on Supv.)
Switch 5, #6
Alarm
Supervisory
Switch 5, #7
Non-Latching
Supervisory
Latching Supervisory
Function
Alarm Only
Alarm Only
Alarm or Waterflow
Alarm or Supervisory

Not Used
Switch 5, #8
-----------------

-----------------
Notes:
After you change any configuration switches, perform a system reset.
Do not use retard operation with any external retarding device; maximum retard may not exceed 120
seconds.
When configuring the DM-204, keep in mind the following information:
Only Indicating Circuit #4 may be configured for visual devices.
If Initiating Circuit #7 is configured as waterflow, the corresponding verified selection becomes a retard
selection.
If Initiating Circuit #8 is configured as alarm, the corresponding latching selection has no effect.
If Initiating Circuit #8 is configured as supervisory, the corresponding verified selection has no effect.
The selection of Class A/B (Style Z/Y) indicating circuits is only a matter of how they are wired. See connection
information on page 15.
If Class A (Style D) initiating circuits are selected the appropriate board jumpers must also be set. Class B
initiating circuits 5 and 6 combine to create Class A Circuit #3, and Class B initiating circuits 7 and 8 combine to
create Class A Circuit #4. DIP switches for circuits 5 to 8 are ignored, and led indicators for circuits 5 to 8 are
non-functional.
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Walk Test Operation
Walk Test Operation

A walk test allows an installer to verify the Initiating Circuit wiring in a system. To enter walk test, press and hold both
the Buzzer Silence and Lamp Test momentary switches for at least one second. You can identify circuits to be tested
using the Circuit Disconnect slide switches. Activation of any initiating circuit that has been selected for the walk test
will cause the audible indicating circuits to activate briefly for a number of short bursts corresponding to the circuit
number. Any subsequent activations on the same initiating circuit will activate the audible indicating circuit only
once. If another initiating circuit is activated then the audible indicating circuits will activate for a number of short
bursts corresponding to the circuit number of the new zone being walk-tested, and so on.
For example, if Initiating Circuit #3 is first activated, the indication circuits will sound for three bursts. Any
subsequent activations of Initiating Circuit #3 will sound for one burst. The initial burst interval denoting the count of
the circuit number is one second on followed by 1/2 second off. The subsequent burst interval denoting additional
activations on the same initiating circuit is 1/2 second on then off. After the sounding pattern has been sent on the
indicating circuits, the initiating circuit is reset and tested again. If it is still active (in alarm) the pattern will be re-sent.
Trouble on any initiating circuit when in walk test mode causes all indicating circuits to be activated continuously for
five seconds.
Alarm verification and water-flow alarm retard operations are disabled on circuits being walk tested. All circuits not
selected for walk-test continue to function normally. The walk test operation is disabled if the fire alarm control panel
is in alarm or goes into alarm while walk-test is active. It will also time out after 60 minutes of no activity.
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Appendix A: Compatible Devices

Underwriters Labs Canada (ULC) Canadian: Two-wire Smoke Detector Control Panel
Compatibility
Note: Whether mixing different models of compatible smoke detectors or using the same model on the
same circuit, the total standby current of all detectors must not exceed 3 mA.
Make Model / Base
Make Model / Base
Make Model / Base
Hochiki
Edwards
Fenwal
DCD-135/NS6-220
6249C
PSD-7131/70-201000-001
DCD-135/NS4-220
6250C
PSD-7131/70-201000-002
DCD-135/HSC-220R
6264C
PSD-7131/70-201000-003
DCD-190/NS6-220
6266C
PSD-7131/70-201000-005
DCD-190/NS4-220
6269C
PSD-7130/70-201000-001
DCD-190/HSC-220R
6270C
PSD-7130/70-201000-002
SIJ-24/NS6-220
6269C-003
PSD-7130/70-201000-003
SIJ-24/NS4-220
6270C-003
PSD-7130/70-201000-005
SIJ-24/HSC-220R
PSD-7128/70-201000-001
SLR-24/NS6-220
Cerebrus Pyrotronics
PSD-7126/70-201000-002
SLR-24/NS4-220
D1-2
PSD-7126/70-201000-003
SLR-24/HSC-220R
D1-3/DB-3S
PSD-7126/70-201000-005
SLR-24H/NS6-220
PSD-7129/70-201000-000
SLR-24H/NS4-220
Mircom
PSD-7125/70-201000-001
SLR-24H/HSC-220R
MIR-525
PSD-7126/70-201000-002
SLR-835/NS6-220
MIR-525T
PSD-7125/70-201000-003
SLR-835/NS4-220
PSD-7125/70-201000-005
SLR-835/HSC-220R
Mirtone
CPD-7021/70-201000-001
SLR-835B-2
73471
CPD-7021/70-201000-002
73494
CPD-7021/70-201000-003
System Sensor
73575
CPD-7021/70-201000-005
1400-A
73495/73486
2400-A
73495/73487
1451-A/B401B
73595/73486
1451-A/B406B
73595/73497
2451-A/B401B
73594/73400
2451-A/B406B
73405/73400
1451DH/DH400A
73594/73401
2451-A/DH400A
73405/73401
NAPCO
FW-2
Simplex
2098-9110
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Underwriters Labs Inc. (UL) United States: Two-Wire Smoke Detector Control Panel
Compatibility
Notes:
Whether mixing different models of compatible smoke detectors or using the same model on the same
circuit, total standby current of all detectors must not exceed 3 mA.
The below listed smoke detectors are compatible with initiating circuits having Compatibility Identifier
"A".
Smoke
Detector Make
Model / Base
Compatibility
Identifier Head
/ Base
Rated
Standby
Current
Hochiki
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Smoke Detector Make

Model / Base
Compatibilit
y Identifier
Head / Base
Rated
Standby
Current
System Sensor (contd)
DCD-135/NS6220
HD-3/HB-72
0.035mA
2400AIT
A - N/A
0.12 mA
DCD-135/NS4220
HD-3/HB-3
0.035mA
2451 / B401B
A-A
0.12 mA
DCD-135/HSC220R
HD-3/HB-3
0.035mA
2451 / B406B
A-A
0.12 mA
DCD-190/NS6220
HD-3/HB-3
0.035mA
2451 / DH400
A - N/A
0.12 mA
DCD-190/NS4220
HD-3/HB-3
0.035mA
2451TH / B406B
A-A
0.12 mA
DCD-190/HSC220R
HD-3/HB-3
0.035mA
2451 / B401
A-A
0.12 mA
SIJ-24/NS6-220
HD-3/HB-72
0.040mA
2451TH / B401
A-A
0.12 mA
SIJ-24/NS4-220
HD-3/HB-3
0.040mA
4451HT / B401B
A-A
0.12 mA
SIJ-24/HSC220R
HD-3/HB-3
0.040mA
4451HT / B406B
A-A
0.12 mA
SLR-24/NS6-220
HD-3/HB-72
0.045mA
4451HT / B401
A-A
0.12 mA
SLR-24/NS4-220
HD-3/HB-3
0.045mA
5451 / B401B
A-A
0.12 mA
SLR-24/HSC220R
HD-3/HB-3
0.045mA
5451 / B401
A-A
0.12 mA
SLR-24H/NS6220
HD-3/HB-3
0.045mA
5451 / B406B
A-A
0.12 mA
SLR-24H/NS4220
HD-3/HB-3
0.045mA
SLR-24H/HSC220R
HD-3/HB-72
0.045mA
SLR-835/NS6220
HD-3/HB-3
0.045mA
SLR-835/NS6220
HD-3/HB-3
0.045mA
429C
S10A - N/A
0.10 mA
SLR-835/NS4220
HD-3/HB-3
0.045mA
429CT
S10A - N/A
0.10 mA
SLR-835/HSC220R
HD-3/HB-72
0.045mA
429CST
S11A - N/A
0.10 mA
Sentrol - ESL
Smoke
Detector Make
Model / Base
Compatibility
Identifier Head
/ Base
Rated
Standby
Current
Smoke Detector Make

Model / Base
Compatibilit
y Identifier
Head / Base
Rated
Standby
Current
Hochiki (contd)
SLR-835B-2
HD-6
55ua @
24VDC
System Sensor
429CRT
S11A - N/A
0.10 mA
711U/701E, 701U, 702E,

702U
S10A - S00
0.10 mA
712U / 701E, 701U, 702E,

702U
S10A - S00
0.10 mA
1100
A - N/A
0.12 mA
713-5U / 701E, 701U, 702E,

702U
S10A - S00
0.10 mA
1151/ B110LP
A-A
0.12 mA
713-6U / 701E, 701U, 702E,

702U
S10A - S00
0.10 mA
1151/ B116LP
A-A
0.12 mA
721U / 702E, 702U
S10A - S00
0.10 mA
1400
A - N/A
0.10 mA
721UT / 702E, 702U
S10A - S00
0.10 mA
1451/B401
A-A
0.12 mA
722U / 702E, 702U
S10A - S00
0.10 mA
1451/ B401B
A-A
0.12 mA
731U / 702E, 702U, 702RE,

702RU
S11A - S00
0.10 mA
1451/ B406B
A-A
0.12 mA
732U / 702E, 702U, 702RE,

702RU
S11A - S00
0.10 mA
1451DH/ DH400
A-A
0.12 mA
Detection Systems Inc.
2100
A - N/A
0.12 mA
DS250
B - N/A
0.10 mA
2100T
A - N/A
0.12 mA
DS250TH
B - N/A
0.10 mA
2151/ B110LP
A-A
0.12 mA
DS282
B - N/A
0.10 mA
2151/ B116LP
A-A
0.12 mA
DS282TH
B - N/A
0.10 mA
2400
A - N/A
0.12 mA
Mircom
2400TH
A - N/A
0.12 mA
MIR-525U
FDT-1
0.10 mA
2400AT
A - N/A
0.12 mA
MIR-525TU
FDT-1
0.10 mA
HD-6
55uA @
24VDC
NAPCO
FW-2
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) United States: Four-Wire Smoke Detector Control
Panel Compatibility
Mircom
MIR-545U
MIR-545TU
541C
Sentrol-ESL
741U WITH 702U or

702E Base
System Sensor
541CXT
709-24V-21
449AT, 449C, 449CT, 449CRT, 449CST, 449CSTE, 449CSRT,

449CSRH, 449CSST, 449CSSTE, 449CTE, 449CLTCSLT
1424
DH400ACDCI
709-MV-21
6424
6424A
DH400ACDCP
A77-716B
DH400ACDCIHT
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) United States: Signalling Device Control Panel
Compatibility
System Sensor - SpecrAlert
P2415
P2415W
P241575
P241575W
P2475
P2475W
P24110
P24110W
S2415
S2415W
S241575
S241575W
S2475
S2475W
S24110
S24110W
H12/24
H12/24W
MDL
MDLW
AS-2415W-24-FR
AS-241575W-FR
AS-2430W-FR
AS-2475W-FR
AS-24110W-FR
AS-2415C-FW
AS-2430C-FW
AS-2475C-FW
AS-24100C-FW
AH-24-R
AH-24-WP-R
NS-2415W-FR
NS-241575W-FR
NS-2430W-FR
NS-2475W-FR
NS-24110W-FR
NS4-2415W-FR
NS4-241575W-FR
NS4-2430W-FR
NS4-2475W-FR
NS4-24110W-FR
RS-2415W-FR
RSS-241575W-FR
RSS-2415W-FR
RSS-241575W-FR
RSS-2430W-FR
RSS-2475W-FR
RSS-24110W-FR
RSS-2415C-FW
RSS-2430C-FW
RSS-2475C-FW
RSS-24100C-FW
MT-12/24-ULC
MT-24-LS-VFRULC
MT-24-WS-VFR-ULC
AMT-12/24-RULC
AMT-24-LS-VFRULC
MB-G6-24-R
MB-G10-24-R
SM-12/24-R
AVP-4-15-1
AVP-4-15/75
AVP-4-30/75
AVP-4-110-1
GXS-4-15-1
GXS-4-15/75-W
GXS-4-30/75-W
GXS-4-15/75-C
GXS-4-110-1
GX90S-4-15-1
GX90S-4-15/75W
GX90S-4-30/75W
GX90S-4-15/75-C
GX90S-4-110-1
SHG24-15-1
SHG15/75-W
SHG24-30/75-W
SHG24-15/75-C
SHG24-110-1
GOT24
GOS24-15-1
GOS24-15/75
GOS24-15/75
GOS24-30/75
GOS24-110-1
GMH-24
GMS-24-15-1
GMS-24-15/75-W
GMS-24-30/75-W
GMS-24-15/75-C
GMS-24-110-1
WGMS-4/75
Wheelock
DSM-12/24-R
Gentex
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Appendix B: RAM-208 Remote Annunciator

The RAM-208 Eight Zone Remote Annunciator mounts in an electrical box. It provides annunciation for the FA-204
or FA-204Es full complement of 8 Initiating circuits.
For more detailed information see Mircom Document LT-648.
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Appendix C: Module Specifications And Features

FA-201 Fire Alarm Control Panel
General
One supervised Class B (Style B) initiating circuit; configurable (normal or verified). [Compatibility ID A]
Power Limited: 26VDC, 3 mA standby, 1.5Vp-p ripple, 50 mA max. (alarm)
Two Class A/B (Style Y/Z) indicating circuits; configurable as strobes or audibles.
Power limited: 24 VDC unfiltered
1.7 A @ 49C per circuit (2.4 a total)
Initiating circuit disconnect switch.
Optional DACT or city tie adder module.
Optional RM-204 / RM-208 Relay Module.
Resettable four-wire smoke supply.
Power Limited: 28VDC, 100mA max, 1.5Vp-p ripple
Aux power supply.
Power limited: 24VDC, 300mA max, unfiltered for RTI or remote annunciators
1 RTI Interface for connection to an RTI Remote Trouble Indicator.
Auxiliary relays (resistive loads):
Common Alarm:
Form C, 1Amp, 28VDC
Common Trouble:
Form C, 1Amp, 28VDC
Micro-controller based design.
DIP switch configurable.
Walktest function.
Electrical ratings
AC Line Voltage:
120V 60 Hz / 240V 50 Hz
2A / 1A
Two amps (primary, transformer inline fuse)

Power supply ratings:
2.75 amps. max. (secondary)
For indicating circuits:
24VDC unfiltered 2.40 amps. max.
Battery:
24VDC, gel-cell/sealed lead-acid
Charging capability:
4 to 12 AH batteries
Fuse on main board:
10 Amps.
Current consumption:
standby: 110 mA
alarm: 220 mA

Same as FA-201, plus ...
Two supervised Class B (Style B) or 1 Class A (Style D) initiating circuits; configurable (normal or verified).
[Compatibility ID A]
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Same as FA-201, plus ...
Four supervised Class B (Style B) or two Class A ( Style D) Initiating circuits; configurable (normal or verified,
and for Class B there may be one waterflow and one supervisory). [Compatibility ID A]
Optional RM-204 or RM-208 Relay Module.
One RS-485 connection for up to 3 RAM-208 Remote Annunciators.
Auxiliary relays:
(resistive loads) common alarm, supervisory, trouble

all are Form C, 1 amp, 28VDC
DACT / Dialler Module (DACT-100A)

DACT - Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter
Using Ademco Contact ID and SIA-DCS Protocols.
See Mircom document LT-617 for further info.
Current Consumption: standby: 45 mA
alarm: 120 mA
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (PR-100)

Supervised city tie:
not power limited
24VDC unfiltered, 210 mA max., Trip coil: 14 ohms

Polarity reversal:
power limited
24VDC open, 12VDC @ 3.5 mA, 8 mA max. (shorted)

standby: 35 mA
alarm: 300 mA
RM-204 / RM-208 Relay Module

Four or eight relays:
Form C, 1A (resistive), 28 VDC per contacts
Each individual relay can be relay per zone, common alarm, common supervisory
Current Consumption: standby: 5 mA
alarm: 160 mA
FA-204E Fire Alarm Control Panel

General
Four supervised Style B (Class B) or 2 Style D (Class A) initiating circuits; configurable. [Compatibility ID A]
Power limited:26VDC, 3 mA standby, 1.5Vp-p ripple, 50 mA max. (alarm)
Two Class A/B (Style Y/ Z) indicating circuits; configurable as strobes or audibles.
Power limited:24 VDC unfiltered
1.7 A @ 49C per circuit (5A total)
One DM-204 Zone Adder Module may be added.
Initiating circuit disconnect switches.
Optional DACT or city tie adder module.
Optional RM-204 / RM-208 Relay Module.
Resettable four-wire smoke supply.
Power limited: 28VDC, 100mA max, 1.5Vp-p ripple
Aux power supply.

Power limited: 24VDC, 300mA max, unfiltered
for RTI or Remote Annunciators
1 RS-485 connection for up to 3 RAM-208 Remote Annunciators.
1 RTI interface for connection to an RTI Remote Trouble Indicator.
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Auxiliary relays:
(resistive loads) common alarm, supervisory, trouble

all are Form C, 1 amp, 28VDC
Microcontroller-based design.
DIP switch configurable.
Walktest function.
Electrical ratings:
AC Line Voltage:
Power supply ratings:
For indicating circuits:
Battery:
120V 60Hz / 240V 50Hz

1.25A
6 amps max. (secondary)
24VDC unfiltered, 5 amps max.
24VDC, Gel-Cell/Sealed Lead-Acid
Charging capability: 1
0 to 24 AH batteries
Fuse on main board:

10 Amps.
standby: 110 mA
alarm: 220 mA
DM-204 Zone Adder Module

May be added to FA-204E.
Four supervised Class B (Style B) or two Class A (Style D) initiating circuits; configurable. [Compatibility ID A]
Power limited: 22VDC, 3 mA standby, 1.5Vp-p ripple, 50 mA max. (alarm)
Two Class B or A (Style Y or Z ) indicating circuits; configurable as strobes or audibles.
Power limited: 24 VDC unfiltered, 1.7A @49C per Circuit
standby: 45 mA
alarm: 120 mA
Eight-zone remote annunciator (RAM-208)
RS-485 Interface, up to 3 per FA-200 Panel.
standby: 35 mA
alarm: 90 mA
Remote trouble indicator (RTI-1)
Trouble LED and trouble buzzer
standby: 35 mA
alarm: 35 mA
End-of-line resistor plates (MP-300, MP-300R)
Internal 3.9 Kohm, Watt, 5% resistor.
External battery cabinet (BC-160)
Up to 24 A-H batteries for FA-200 panels.
System model: FA-200 Fire Alarm Control Panel
System type: Local, auxiliary (using PR-100), remote station protected premises (using DACT-100A or PR-100),
central station protected premises (using DACT-100A).
Type of service: A, M, WF, SS (SS is only local or with DACT-100A)
Type of signalling: Non-Coded
Applicable standards: NFPA 70 and 72, UL-864, ULC S-524, ULC S-527
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Appendix D: Power Supply & Battery Calculations

Use the form below to determine the required main chassis and secondary power supply (batteries).
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The main AC branch circuit connection for Fire Alarm Control Unit must provide a dedicated
continuous power without provision of any disconnect devices. Use #12 AWG wire with 600-volt
insulation and proper over-current circuit protection that complies with the local codes. Refer to
Appendix C on page 38 for specifications.
Power Requirements (All currents are in amperes)
Model
Number
Description
Qt
y
Standby
Total
Standby
Alarm
Total
Alarm
FA-201, FA202, FA-204,

FA-204E
Fire Alarm
Control Panel
0.110
0.220
DM-204
Zone Adder
Module
0.045
0.120
RM-204/RM208
Relay Module
0.005
0.160
PR-100
Polarity Reversal
and City Tie
Module
0.035
0.300
DACT-100A
DACT/Dialler
Module
0.045
0.120
RAM-208
Remote
Annunciator
0.035
0.090
RTI-1
Remote Trouble
Indicator
0.035
0.035
0.0001
* 0.090
Two-Wire Smoke Detectors

Four-Wire Smoke Detectors
Signal Load (bells, horns,

strobes, and etc.)
Auxiliary Power Supply for Remote Annunciators

Total currents (Add above currents)
= 0.090
Alarm
STANDBY
(A)
=
(B)
Total Current Requirement
ALARM (B)______ Amps.

Battery Capacity Requirement
([STANDBY (A) ______ ] X [(24 or 60 Hours) ___ ]) + ([ALARM (B) ______ ] X [Alarm in Hr.] _____) = (C) ______AH
* Assuming three initiating circuits in alarm.
Use 0.084 for five minutes of alarm or 0.5 for thirty minutes of alarm as a multiplier figure.
Using the MIR-425/U 2-wire smoke detector. See Appendix A on page 33 for other available smoke detectors.
Total Alarm Current
Must be 2.75 amperes or less for FA-201, FA-202, and FA-204. Indicating Circuits not to exceed 2.4 amperes.
Must be 6 amperes or less for FA-204E. Indicating Circuits not to exceed 5 amperes.
Battery Selection
Multiply (C) by 1.20 to derate battery.

Use BA-1065(6.5AH) Batteries for the FA-201, FA-202, and FA-204 which charges up to 12 AH Batteries.
Use BA-110(10AH) Batteries for the FA-204E.
The FA-204E will charge up to 24AH batteries if they are in an external Mircom BC-160 Battery Cabinet.
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Appendix D: Power Supply & Battery Calculations

Examples:
Configuration
24 Hrs Standby
60 hrs standby, 5 min alarm
4 AH batteries
not possible
6.5 AH batteries
not possible
FA-204E, DM-204
10 AH batteries
12 AH batteries
FA-204E, DM-204, DACT-100A, RM-208, 3

of RAM-208
10 AH batteries
24 AH batteries
FA-201/2/4 Basic4 AH batteries

FA-201/2/4, DACT-100A, RM-208, RTI
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Warranty
Mircom Technologies Ltd., manufactured equipment is guaranteed to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original shipment. Mircom will repair or replace, at its
option, any equipment which it determines to contain defective material or workmanship. Said equipment must be
shipped to Mircom prepaid. Return freight will be prepaid by Mircom. We shall not be responsible to repair or
replace equipment which has been repaired by others, abused, improperly installed, altered or otherwise misused
or damaged in any way. Unless previously contracted by Mircom, Mircom will assume no responsibility for
determining the defective or operative status at the point of installation, and will accept no liability beyond the repair
or replacement of the product at our factory authorized service depot.
Canada
U.S.A.
25 Interchange Way
Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3
Phone: 1-888-660-4655
Fax: 1-888-660-4113
www.mircom.com
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Canada
25 Interchange Way
Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3
Tel: 905-660-4655 Fax: 905-660-4113
U.S.A.
Tel: 1-888-660-4655 Fax: 1-888-660-4113
Mircom 2005
Printed in Canada
Subject to change without prior notice
www.mircom.com

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Appendix C: Module Specifications And Features .......................................................................................

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List of Figures and Tables

List of Figures and Tables

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About the FA-200

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Small enclosure Fire Alarm Control Panel with four Class B

Large enclosure Fire Alarm Control Panel with four Class B

FIRE ALARM CONTROL

FIRE ALARM CONTROL

Circuit Adder Modules

Zone Adder Module for the FA-204E. Brings the

Relay Adder Module for the FA-204 or FA-204E.

Relay Adder Module for the FA-204 or FA-204E.

Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module

Digital Communicator / Dialler Module.

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Mechanical Installation and Dimensions

Figure 1: FA-201, 202, and 204 Enclosure Installation and Dimensions

MATERIAL: 18GA (0.048") THICK

Mechanical Installation and Dimensions

Figure 2: FA-204 E Enclosure Installation and Dimensions

MATERIAL: BACKBOX 18GA (0.048") THICK

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Modules Mounting Locations

Figure 3: FA-201, 202, and 204 Module Mounting Locations

Modules Mounting Locations

Figure 4: FA-204E Module Mounting Locations

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Figure 5: Main Fire Alarm Module

Note: Do not plug RM-204/

Note: Do not plug DACT into P1 on main

SUPV RLY ALM RLY TBL RLY

Zone Adder Module (Model DM-204)

Note: The Class A/B

FIELD WIRING TERMINALS

Class A / B Selection: JW2 & JW3

P1 & P2: Connections to P7 & P6

Relay Modules (Models RM-204 or RM-208)

JW8: Initiating Circuit #8

JW2: Initiating Circuit #2

JW1: Initiating Circuit #1

By the factory setting, the four or

P1: Connect to P1 on the main fire

Note: Do not plug RM-204/

JW1A: Alarm or supervisory control for Relay #1.