Fire-Lite 411 User Manual

Digital Alarm

Communicator/Transmitter

411

Document #50921 11/07/2005 Rev.

P/N 50921:D ECN 05-465

Fire Alarm System Limitations

While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!

An automatic fire alarm system–typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote notification capability–can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.

The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected premise following the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons:

Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire.

Particles of combustion or "smoke" from a developing fire may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:

• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow.

• Smoke particles may become "cold," stratify, and not reach the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.

• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets.

• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.

The amount of "smoke" present may be insufficient to alarm smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm.

Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.

Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).

Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect

property, not life.

IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so

located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crippling its ability to report a fire.

Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these devices are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medication. Please note that:

• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people with conditions such as epilepsy.

• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.

• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

A 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 and only if the batteries have been properly maintained and replaced regularly.

Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.

Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.

The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized professional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.

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Installation Precautions

Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:

WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources

of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood.

CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product

must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.

All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.

This system meets NFPA requirements for indoor dry operation at 0-49° C/32-120° F RH (non-condensing) at 32 ±2° C/90 ±3° F. However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with a nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F.

Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Refer to manual Specifications section for maximum allowable I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.

and at a relative humidity of 93 ±2%

Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning-induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or out-

side aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the

Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.

Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.

Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, and printed circuit board location.

Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.

This system contains static-sensitive components.

Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.

Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation by authorized personnel.

FCC Warning

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can ra-

diate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

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Canadian Requirements

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

Notes

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Product Description ...........................................................................................................................................8

1.1: Product Features..........................................................................................................................................8

FIGURE 1-1: 411 Digital Communicator............................................................................................8

1.2: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................9

1.3: Circuits ........................................................................................................................................................9

1.3.1: Power Requirements .........................................................................................................................9

1.3.2: Channels/Inputs.................................................................................................................................10

1.3.3: Primary and Secondary Phone Lines ................................................................................................10

1.3.4: Earth Ground.....................................................................................................................................10

1.4: Controls and Indicator.................................................................................................................................10

FIGURE 1-2: 411 Indicator .................................................................................................................10

1.5: Digital Communicator Operation................................................................................................................11

1.6: Telephone Requirements and Warnings ......................................................................................................11

1.6.1: Telephone Circuitry - PH1 & PH2....................................................................................................11

1.6.2: Digital Communicator: .....................................................................................................................11

1.6.3: Telephone Company Rights and Warnings:......................................................................................12

1.6.4: For Canadian Applications................................................................................................................12

1.7: Operational Modes ......................................................................................................................................13

1.7.1: Normal Mode ....................................................................................................................................13

1.7.2: Real Time Clock Mode.....................................................................................................................13

1.7.3: Program Mode...................................................................................................................................13

1.7.4: Troubleshoot Mode...........................................................................................................................13

1.7.5: Default Mode ....................................................................................................................................13

CHAPTER 2: Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................14

2.1: Mounting Options .......................................................................................................................................14

FIGURE 2-1: 411 Enclosure................................................................................................................14

2.2: Operating Power..........................................................................................................................................14

2.3: Input Channels.............................................................................................................................................14

FIGURE 2-2: Typical FACP Connection to 411.................................................................................15

FIGURE 2-3: Style B Channel Connections........................................................................................16

2.4: Telephone Circuits.......................................................................................................................................17

TABLE 2-1: Wiring Phone Jacks ........................................................................................................17

2.5: Optional Programmer..................................................................................................................................18

FIGURE 2-4: Programmer Connection to 411 ....................................................................................18

2.6: UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements ....................................................................................................19

CHAPTER 3: Modes of Operation............................................................................................................................................20

3.1: Normal Mode ..............................................................................................................................................20

3.1.1: Programmer Key Functions ..............................................................................................................21

FIGURE 3-1: Programmer Keypad .....................................................................................................21

3.1.2: Programmer Display .........................................................................................................................22

3.2: Real Time Clock Mode ...............................................................................................................................22

3.3: Program Mode.............................................................................................................................................24

3.3.1: DACT Programming.........................................................................................................................25

TABLE 3-1: Ademco Contact ID Format - Primary ...........................................................................27

TABLE 3-2: 4+2 Standard and 4+2 Express Formats - Primary.........................................................27

TABLE 3-3: All 3+1, 4+1 and 4+2 Expanded Formats - Primary ......................................................28

TABLE 3-4: Ademco Contact ID Format - Secondary .......................................................................30

TABLE 3-5: 4+2 Standard and 4+2 Express Formats - Secondary.....................................................31

TABLE 3-6: All 3+1, 4+1 and 4+2 Expanded Formats - Secondary ..................................................32

3.4: Default Mode...............................................................................................................................................36

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3.5: Troubleshoot Mode......................................................................................................................................36

FIGURE 3-2: Handset/Speaker Connection ........................................................................................36

CHAPTER 4: Central Station Communications......................................................................................................................37

TABLE 4-1: Format Selection Addresses ( 20 and 50) Programming ................................................38

TABLE 4-2: Format Selection Address Explanation...........................................................................39

4.0.1: Transmittal Priorities.........................................................................................................................40

4.0.2: Ademco Contact ID Format Event Code Description.......................................................................41

TABLE 4-3: Compatible UL Listed Receivers....................................................................................42

Appendix A: Programming Sheets .......................................................................................................................43

A.1: Digital Communicator Options Program Sheets .......................................................................................43

A.2: Digital Communicator Options Program Sheet (Factory Defaults) ..........................................................45

Appendix B: Event Codes/Transmission Format Programming Sheets ..........................................................47

B.1: 4+2 Standard & 4+2 Express Formats Primary B.2: 4+2 Standard & 4+2 Express Formats Secondary B.3: 4+2 Standard & 4+2 Express Formats Primary B.4: 4+2 Standard & 4+2 Express Formats Secondary B.5: All 3+1, All 4+1 and 4+2 Expanded Formats for Primary B.6: All 3+1, All 4+1 and 4+2 Expanded Formats for Secondary B.7: All 3+1, All 4+1 and 4+2 Expanded Formats for Primary B.8: All 3+1, All 4+1 and 4+2 Expanded Formats for Secondary B.9: Ademco Contact ID Format Primary

Central Station ................................................................................50

B.10: Ademco Contact ID Format Secondary B.11: Ademco Contact ID Format Primary

Central Station (Factory Defaults) ...............................................51

B.12: Ademco Contact ID Format Secondary

Central Station ................................................................47

Central Station ............................................................47

Central Station ................................................................48

Central Station ............................................................48

Central Station ...............................................49

Central Station ...........................................49

Central Station (Factory Defaults) ................49

Central Station (Factory Defaults) ...........49

Central Station ..........................................................................50

Central Station (Factory Defaults) ...........................................51

Appendix C: Ademco Contact ID Format Event Code Description .................................................................52

Appendix D: Wire Requirements .........................................................................................................................56

TABLE 4-4: Wire Specifications.........................................................................................................56

Appendix E: Operational Modes ..........................................................................................................................57

TABLE 4-5: Operational Modes..........................................................................................................57

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This digital communicator has been designed to comply with standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies:

• Underwriters Laboratories Standard

• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

• CAN/ULC - S527-M87 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems

Before proceeding, the installer should be familiar with the following documents.

NFPA Standards This digital communicator complies with the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code for:

Central Station Signaling Systems Protected Premises Unit (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) Local Fire Alarm Systems (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory) Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems (Protected Premises Unit) Remote Station Fire Alarm Systems Automatic Fire Detectors Installation, Maintenance and Use of Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for Fire Alarm Systems

Underwriters Laboratories Documents:

UL 217 Smoke Detectors, Single and Multiple Station UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems 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 1076 Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 1635 Digital Alarm Communicator System Units UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances UL 1971 Signaling Devices for Hearing Impaired CAN/ULC - S524-M91 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems

Other:

NEC Article 250 Grounding NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems Applicable Local and State Building Codes Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ)

This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, 9th Edition. Operation of this product with products not tested for UL 864, 9th Edition has not been evaluated. Such operation requires the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

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Product Description

CHAPTER 1 Product Description

The 411 is a three input/channel, dual line, digital alarm communicator transmitter which can be used as a slave communicator with UL listed fire and nonfire control panels. The three inputs are compatible with normally open relay contacts, require End-Of-Line (EOL) resistors, are supervised and are fully programmable. The 411 interfaces with the public switched telephone network and is compatible with most central station receivers. A total of fifteen popular communications formats are supported, including Ademco Contact ID. The communicator also contains a unique

DACT option that eliminates 'dialer runaway'. It restricts the transmission of any trouble event to 10 attempts in a 24 hour period. Power supplied must be 12 or 24 volts, filtered and nonresettable. The Fire-Watch 411 Series DACT

Programmer is available for 411 programming. The 411 comes in a small 6.841" (17.376 cm) X 4.595" (11.671 cm) X 1.00" (2.54 cm) metal enclosure, providing a variety of mounting options.

1.1 Product Features

FIGURE 1-1: 411 Digital Communicator

• Three input channels

• Dual telephone lines

 Dual telephone line voltage detect  Alternating phone lines for 24 hour

test messages

1 2 3 4 5 6

• Program locations for entering up to

20-digit central station and service terminal telephone numbers

• Surface mount technology

• Compact in size

• Separate external keypad and display

1 2 3

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 provides means of programming dig-

ital communicator in program mode

 provides means of testing phone circuits in troubleshoot mode

• 6.841" (17.376 cm) X 4.595" (11.671 cm) X 1.0" (2.54 cm) metal enclosure facilitates internal and external

control panel mounting

• Communicates vital status of monitored control panel:

 fire alarm  host control panel trouble  fire supervisory  AC (mains) power loss (programmable)

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 other

• Communicates vital status of 411 digital communicator:

 digital communicator troubles  telephone Line 1 and 2 voltage fault  Primary Central Station number communication fault  Secondary Central Station number communication fault  system off-normal (local Program Mode entered)  24 Hour normal test  24 Hour abnormal test (24 hour test message with previously reported alarm or trouble still active)

• Trouble Resound - if a trouble is silenced and the cause of the trouble is not cleared, the panel will resound the

trouble buzzer every midnight, until the trouble is cleared.

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Specifications

• LED for Communication Fail (visible with cover on)

• Piezo sounder

• Local piezo silence switch which silences onboard piezo sounder (accessible without removing cover)

• Real time clock

• Extensive transient protection

• Option that prevents 'dialer runaway'

1.2 Specifications

Operating Power

The 411 may be powered from UL listed control panels that output nonresettable and power-limited 12 or 24 VDC power. The configuration of Jumper J4 determines whether 12 VDC power is to be supplied directly to the 411 circuit board or 24 VDC power is to be supplied and then internally regulated down to 12 VDC.

DC Power - TB1 Terminals 1(+) and 2(-), Terminal 3 is Earth Ground

• J4 Jumper removed - Filtered, nonresettable and power-limited 24 VDC (nominal) power must be supplied at TB1 Terminals 1(+) and 2(-). Operating voltage provided must be within 21.3 to 24.0 VDC (UL tested range:

-15%, +10%). Current requirements are 78 mA in standby and 126 mA

• J4 Jumper installed - Filtered, nonresettable and power-limited 12 VDC (nominal) power must be supplied at TB1 Terminals 1(+) and 2(-). Operating voltage provided must be within 11.2 to 12.4 VDC (UL tested range:

-15%, +10%). Current requirements are 78 mA in standby and 126 mA

while communicating.

Channels/Inputs

- TB2 Terminals 1 through 6

Programmable Channels 1 through 3 Power-limited circuitry Fully supervised Operation: All channels NFPA Style B (Class B). Requires Normally Open contact to trigger Normal Operating Voltage: 12 VDC Maximum Line Resistance: 100 ohms per channel Alarm Current: 3.34 mA End-of-Line Resistor: 2.2K ohms, ½ watt (P/N 27070) Short Circuit Current: 3.8 mA per channel/input

1.3 Circuits

The 411 circuit board utilizes surface mount technology and contains a MicroController Unit (MCU), dual modular phone line jacks, piezo sounder and two connectors for input, output and power wiring.

1.3.1 Power Requirements

Voltage for the digital communicator may be a power-limited, filtered, nonresettable nominal 12 VDC [11.2 to

12.4 VDC (UL tested range: -15%, +10%)] or nominal 24 VDC [21.3 to 24.0 VDC (UL tested range: -15%, +10%)]. Jumper J4 is used to select the power source.

1. A maximum of 240 mA is possible with all input channels active, the 411 communicating, the Programmer connected and Lamp Test active.

2. Channels/inputs do not support 2-wire smoke detectors.

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Controls and Indicator

1.3.2 Channels/Inputs

Three input channels are provided on the 411 digital communicator which are used for connection to the control panel being monitored. Each input can be programmed to monitor the control panel for:

• fire alarm activation

• trouble activation

• fire supervisory activation

• AC loss activation

Each input channel is configured as a Class B circuit and must be wired to a Normally Open contact.

1.3.3 Primary and Secondary Phone Lines

Modular jacks are used to interface the primary and secondary phone lines to the public telephone network.

1.3.4 Earth Ground

Connect a separate earth ground wire to TB1 terminal 3 for transient protection.

Note: If zero ohms impedance exists between the 411 circuitry and earth ground, a ground fault will be indicated at the host FACP.

1.4 Controls and Indicator

FIGURE 1-2: 411 Indicator

Comm. Fail

LED

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3

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Front Panel Switch

• Silence Switch - press to silence local 411 piezo sounder

411 Piezo Sounder

• The 411 piezo sounder is used to locally annunciate DACT troubles. DACT troubles include input channel

open circuit, phone line 1 or 2 voltage fault, phone number 1 or 2 communication fault, total communication failure and communications disabled.

Piezo Silence

Switch

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Front Panel Indicator

• Communication Fail - yellow LED

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Digital Communicator Operation

1.5 Digital Communicator Operation

The 411 has been designed to be compatible with a wide variety of fire alarm, nonfire and combination control panels. Numerous formats are also available for communication to a central station. Two modular phone jacks allow easy connection to telephone lines. Modular jacks are labeled PH1 and PH2 for the Primary and Secondary phone lines. The digital communicator provides the following functions:

• Line Seizure- takes control of the phone lines, disconnecting any premises phones using the same lines

• Off/On-Hook - perform on and off-hook status to phone lines

• Listen for dial tone - 440 hertz tone typical in most networks

• Dialing the Central Station(s) phone number - default is Touch-Tone®, programmable to rotary

• Discern proper Central Station 'ACK' and 'Kiss-off' tone(s)

• Transmit data to the Central Station(s)

• Verify data has been accepted by the Central Station(s)

• Hang-up and release phone lines

• Communicate in a variety of formats (Refer to Table 4-1, “Format Selection Addresses ( 20 and 50) Programming,” on page 38).

1.6 Telephone Requirements and Warnings

1.6.1 Telephone Circuitry - PH1 & PH2

DC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) = 0.5B AC Ringer Equivalence Number = 1.3 Complies with FCC Part 68 Mates with RJ31X Male Connector Supervision Threshold: less than 4.0 volts for 2 minutes

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

1.6.2 Digital Communicator:

Before connecting the 411 to the public switched telephone network, the installation of two RJ31X jacks is necessary. The following information is provided if required by the local telephone company:

Manufacturer: Fire•Lite Alarms Inc./Notifier

One Fire-Lite Place

Northford, CT 06472 Product Model Number: 411 FCC Registration Number: OAAUSA-25431-AL-E Ringer Equivalence 0.5B

Note: The FCC ID label is located on the inside cover.

Important! The DACT must not 9th Edition.

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be used to dial a phone number that is call-forwarded per requirements of UL 864

Telephone Requirements and Warnings

1.6.3 Telephone Company Rights and Warnings:

The telephone company, under certain circumstances, may temporarily discontinue services and/or make changes in its facilities, services, equipment or procedures which may affect the operation of this digital communicator. However, the telephone company is required to give advance notice of such changes or interruptions. If the digital communicator causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company reserves the right to temporarily discontinue service. Advance notification will be provided except in cases when advance notice is not practical. In such cases, notification will be provided as soon as possible. The opportunity will be given to correct any problems and to file a complaint.

DO NOT CONNECT THIS PRODUCT TO COIN TELEPHONE, GROUND START OR PARTY LINE SERVICES.

When the digital communicator activates, premise phones will be disconnected.

Two separate phone lines are required. Do not connect both telephone interfaces to the same telephone line.

The digital communicator must be connected to the public switched telephone network upstream of any private telephone system at the protected premises.

An FCC compliant telephone cord must be used with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible RJ31X male modular plug which is Part 68 compliant.

1.6.4 For Canadian Applications

The following is excerpted from CP-01 Issue 5:

“NOTICE: The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.”

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician.

“The Ringer Equivalence Number number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination of an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the REN of all devices does not exceed 5.”

(REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum

Representative: NOTIFIER, CANADA

10 Whitmore Road Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 7Z4

IC Certificate Number: 2132 9028 A Ringer Equivalence Number (REN): 0.2

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Operational Modes

1.7 Operational Modes

1.7.1 Normal Mode

Normal Mode is the standard mode of operation in which the 411 digital communicator monitors the host control panel status as well as telephone line voltage and other internal circuits. In addition to locally annunciating communication fail, the digital communicator transmits system status information to UL listed central station receivers. Transmitted data includes fire alarm, fire alarm trouble, supervisory alarm and AC loss information. Specific digital communicator troubles are also transmitted.

1.7.2 Real Time Clock Mode

Real Time Clock Mode allows the user to change the digital communicator’s internal 24 hour clock. Connecting an external Programmer allows access to the various Modes of operation. While the communicator is in Real Time Clock Mode, it does not monitor channel inputs.

1.7.3 Program Mode

Program Mode is used to change the programmed functions of the 411 digital communicator. While the communicator is in Program Mode, it does not monitor channel inputs.

1.7.4 Troubleshoot Mode

Troubleshoot Mode may be used for testing the telephone line interconnect wiring. Connection from the 411’s modular jacks, through the RJ31X jacks and into the telephone network may be easily checked. In this mode, the Programmer keypad acts similar to a telephone touchpad. While the communicator is in Troubleshoot Mode, it does not monitor channel inputs.

1.7.5 Default Mode

Default Mode may be used to return all 411 programming back to the factory default settings.

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Installation

CHAPTER 2 Installation

2.1 Mounting Options

The 411 with enclosure may be mounted in the cabinet of the Fire•Lite/Notifier control panel which is being monitored or in any enclosure UL listed for fire protective use. When using with other than Fire•Lite/Notifier control panels, the 411 may be mounted in any enclosure UL listed for fire protective use. Mounting tabs are provided for ease of mounting.

FIGURE 2-1:411 Enclosure

Mounting bracket

0.187“

(0.475 cm)

6.841“ (17.376 cm)

Mounting

bracket

(11.671 cm)

0.187“

(0.475 cm)

4.595“

1.000“

(2.54 cm)

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1.000“ (2.54 cm)

Mounting bracket

Bottom

Mounting bracket

2.2 Operating Power

CAUTION: Disconnect all power before servicing the 411. The digital communicator may be damaged by removing

and/or inserting components or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized.

12VDC or 24VDC nominal power connections are made to TB1 on the 411 circuit board. When jumper J4 is installed, the 11.2 to 12.4 VDC operating voltage range (UL tested range: -15%, +10%) for the digital communicator must be power-limited, filtered, nonresettable. This 12 VDC nominal operating power can be supplied directly to the 411 by a UL listed 12 VDC power supply listed for fire protection or by a nonresettable 12 VDC output from a control panel. Alternatively, removing J4 Jumper on the digital communicator circuit board allows the 411 to be supplied by a power-limited, nonresettable 21.3 to 24.0 VDC (UL tested range: -15%, +10%). This 24 VDC nominal operating power can be supplied by a UL listed 24 VDC power supply, which, in order to comply with UL 864 must be listed for Fire Protective Signaling Systems or by a nonresettable 24 VDC output from a control panel. This nominal 24 VDC power is then internally regulated by the digital communicator to 12 VDC operating power.

Note that upon power-up, the 411 will immediately annunciate a DACT trouble since the communicator is factory defaulted to 'communicator disabled' at program location 64.

2.3 Input Channels

The 411 digital communicator has three channel inputs. Each channel is supervised for opens (trouble) and shorts (alarm) by the digital communicator. Each channel is a Style B (Class B) Initiating Device Circuit designed to accept any normally-open contact device. Since channels do not latch, a reset switch is not provided by the 411. The communicator transmissions to a central station track the state of the inputs. Refer to Figure 2-3, “Style B Channel Connections,” on page 16 for information on wiring Style B circuits.

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FIGURE 2-2:Typical FACP Connection to 411

24 VDC nonresettable power

Supervisory

Relay

Alarm Relay

Trouble Relay

+ -

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

2.2K EOLS P/N 27070

TB2

TB1

J4 Not Installed

U10

R41

PH1

PH2

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Typical FACP MS-9200

Each input channel monitors a normally open device and may be programmed as follows:

• fire alarm

• host control panel trouble

• fire supervisory

•AC Loss

Programming the input channel automatically programs the transmitted event code, however, the event code can be changed since it is fully programmable. Event code transmissions can be tailored to the specific application and requirements of the Central Station.

AC Loss Reporting:

Any channel programmed for AC Loss, will transmit a specific AC loss signal only if the assigned Normally Open contact provides this function. Some panels provide an option that will automatically delay the trigger of their system trouble relays upon loss of AC. If this is provided by the host panel, program no additional delay in the 411. Be certain to verify the method employed by the host panel to be monitored.

The factory default programming for each channel is as follows:

 Channel 1 - fire alarm  Channel 2 - host control panel trouble  Channel 3 - fire supervisory

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Channel Labels

Note that space is provided for labeling the function of each channel. Write the function that has been programmed for each channel in the white boxes located to the right of the channel designator.

FIGURE 2-3:Style B Channel Connections

Channel/Input Labels

Inputs are power-limited,

supervised

Normally Open Contact Device

2.2K EOL Resistor P/N 27070

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3

FI RE-WATCH 4 11

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2.4 Telephone Circuits

Provision to connect two independent telephone lines is available via two telephone jacks labeled PH1 (Primary) and PH2 (Secondary). Telephone line control/command is possible via double line seizure as well as usage of an RJ31X style interconnection. (RJ31X jacks must be ordered separately).

CAUTION: It is critical that the 411 be located as the first device on the incoming telephone circuit to properly function.

TABLE 2-1: Wiring Phone Jacks

Incoming Telco Phone

Tip

Ring

Green Wire

Red Wire

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(Primary Lines)

Lines

Ring

To Premises Phone

Tip

(Secondary Lines)

Incoming Telco Phone

Green Wire

Tip

Red Wire

Ring

Lines

Ring

To Premises

Phone

Tip

RJ31X JACK

Note: Shorting bars

inside RJ31X Jack

removed during male

plug insertion

7 foot Cable (MCBL-7)

Not supplied - Order

Separately

Primary Phone Line PH1

411

Modular

Female Con-

nector

Secondary Phone Line

PH2

RJ31X JACK

PH1

Male Plug Connectors

PH2

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Optional Programmer

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2.5 Optional Programmer

The optional Fire-Watch 411 Series DACT Programmer is used to:

 switch between the digital communicator's five Modes of operation  set the digital communicator's 24 hour internal clock in Real-Time Clock Mode  program the 411 digital communicator in Program Mode  test the telephone lines interconnect in Troubleshoot Mode  return all digital communicator programming to the factory default settings in Default Mode

To use the 411 Series DACT Programmer:

1. Remove all power from the 411

2. Remove the two screws holding the 411 cover in place and remove the cover

3. Connect the Programmer cable to connector J2 located in the upper right corner of the 411. Note that the key

on the connector must align with the slot in the J2 connector

4. Reapply power to the 411

5. Operate the Programmer by pressing the MODE key. Enter the appropriate four digit Mode code and then

press the [ENTER/STORE] key.

Note that it is not possible to switch from Normal Mode to any other mode if any of the four Channels is programmed for fire alarm or fire supervisory, and is active, that is, in alarm (shorted).

FIGURE 2-4: Programmer Connection to 411

TB2

Programmer

Cable attached to Programmer

J2 connector

U10

LAMP TEST

123 F

456 E

0BC

PH1

MODE

D987

1ST

EVENT

ENTER STORE

411

R41

TB1

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