SIX ZONE FIRE ALARM UNIT

FA-106

Features
• Six Class ‘B’ Input circuits
• Two Class ‘B’ Output circuit (2.0Amps)
• Meets latest ULC S-527-2011 Standard
FA-106R
• Signal Silence
• Audible tones are DIP Switch selectable for Steady
and Temporal Code
• Powerful 3 mA capacity per zone for 2-wire smoke
detectors
• Common alarm Relay contact, Form C, 28 VDC
@ 3 AMP (Resistive)
• Common trouble Relay contact, Form C, 28 VDC
@ 3 Amp (Resistive)
• A.C. ON LED (Green)
• Zone Alarm LED (Amber)
FA-106
• Signal Trouble LED (Amber)
• Ground Fault LED (Amber)
• Battery Fault LED (Amber)
• Alarm Silenced LED (Amber)
Description • Common Trouble LED & Silence button
The Mircom FA-106 panel is designed for fire alarm • Remote Trouble Indicator output
systems in small commercial, institutional and industrial • Selectable 1 minute Signal silence inhibit
occupancies. A slim-line design and a white exterior • Extensive Transient Protection on all circuits
colour offer unobtrusive appearance to compliment • White or Red exterior colours
any exterior.
• All circuits are power limited
The FA-106 includes one circuit board providing all the • Fully regulated 24 VDC Auxiliary Power, 250mA
essentials for a complete fire alarm system. Six Class maximum
‘B’ Input circuits and two Class ‘B’ Output circuits (2.0 • All configurations performed by DIP switch
Amps, 1.25 maximum per circuit) are provided by the
FA-106. The Output circuits are protected from shorts The FA-106 has selectable audible tones which can
by self-restoring circuitry. be configured via DIP for Steady and Temporal Code.
The panel also includes a common alarm relay which is
The FA-106 is equipped with supervision for ground configurable (via DIP switch) to follow the signal circuit
fault detection, battery low level or open wire fault, or lock on until the Alarm has been reset.
Input and Output circuit wiring faults and loss of A.C.
power. The initiating circuits are supervised for opens The cabinet is available in white or red colour and
and ground faults. The FA-106 has LED indicators the Fire Retardant Lexan Window in the hinged door
for Zone Alarm, Zone Trouble, A.C. On, Battery Fault, allows for viewing of the status LEDs. It comes with a
Ground Fault, Common Trouble, Signal Trouble and durable CAT-30 lock and key. Space is provided for 5
Signal Silences and buttons for Zone Disconnect/ to 7.0 AH batteries.
Silence, Buzzer Silence and Reset.

S527

NOT TO BE USED FOR INSTALLATION PURPOSES.

CATALOG NUMBER
5005
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Wiring Diagrams
Input and Output Circuits Wiring Diagram Alarm and trouble relay contacts Diagram
Legend RTI-1 CONNECTION
Smoke Heat
F Pull Station S R F Bell 24V (+) 24VDC, 250mA max. Resettable or Always ON
Detector Detector
Resettable
Alarm threshold current is 15.5 mA. 0Ω shorts on Input and Output circuits will cause a trouble.
Impedances of greater than 1MΩ Ohm on Input and Output
Aux 24V DC
Maximum loop resistance is 100 ohms.
circuits will cause a trouble. GND Not used

+ Detection zone 1 remote trouble buzzer

ELR TRB unsupervised BLACK RED
24VDC Regulated
1 50mA max. alarm
F S R 3.9K 24VDC, 16.5 mA max.
1/2W
remote trouble
- TRL unsupervised BLUE 1.5K LED (amber)
WHITE
24VDC, 16.5 mA max.
+ Detection zone 2
ELR
24VDC Regulated S R NC RTI-1
2 F 3.9K
50mA max. alarm
1/2W
- Common Alarm
C relay contacts
+ Detection zone 3 28VDC, 3A (resistive)
ELR
24VDC Regulated
3 50mA max. alarm F S R 3.9K
1/2W NO
-

+ Detection zone 4 NC
ELR Common trouble
4 24VDC Regulated S R Black
F 3.9K relay contacts
50mA max. alarm
1/2W C 28VDC, 3A Red
- (resistive) - +
+ Detection zone 5
NO Coil
ELR
24VDC Regulated
5 F S R 3.9K Violet
50mA max. alarm 1/2W Contact
Normally
- Closed Violet
with power
+ Detection zone 6 4-WIRE DETECTOR WIRING
END OF LINE RELAY
ELR
24VDC Regulated LISTED S3705
6 F S R 3.9K MODEL ELOR-1A
50mA max. alarm
1/2W 4-WIRE DETECTOR APPLICATION MANUFACTURED BY
- Connect Aux 24V DC either to a RTI-1 OR to SYSTEM SENSOR
4-wire detection device. Cannot be both. ELR
3.9K
+ Signal (NAC) zone 1 Use ULC Listed 4 wire smoke detectors LAST 4-WIRE 1/2 W
ELR DETECTION
24V RMS FWR nominally rated 24V. DEVICE
1 F F 3.9K
1.25A max. 1/2W TO + + +
- DETECTION
ZONE - - -
+ Signal (NAC) zone 2
ELR Resettable 24V (+) 24VDC, 250mA max. + +
24V RMS FWR
2 F F 3.9K
1.25A max. Aux 24V DC POWER
1/2W GND - -
-

Technical Specifications
Input Circuits Description Output Circuits Description
Output Voltage 24 VDC, fully regulated Output Voltage 24 VDC (FWR)
Current Limited 50 mA Output Current 2.0A (1.25A max per circuit)
Supervisory Current 3 mA (up to 30, 2-wire smoke detectors End of Line Resistor 3.9Kohm ±5%, 1/2W
@ 100 uA each) Auxiliary Contacts 28 VDC, 3A (Resistive)
Loop Resistance 100 ohms, max Auxiliary Power 250mA
End of Line Resistor 3.9Kohm ± 5%, 1/2W Dimensions 13.7” (347mm) W x 12.7” (322mm) H x
2.8” (71mm) D
Ordering Information
Model Description
FA-106 Six Zone Fire Alarm Unit, White Door
FA-106R Six Zone Fire Alarm, Red Door
RTI-1 Remote Trouble indicator mounts onto a single gang electrical box
FA-102TR Flush Trim Ring
BAT-12V5A 5AH Battery
BAT-12V7A 7AH Battery

NOT TO BE USED FOR INSTALLATION PURPOSES.

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