Fire-Lite MS-25E User Manual

MS-25/MS-25C/MS-25E

Addressable Fire Control Panel

Inst allation/Operation Manual

Document 53688 06/06/11 Rev:

P/N 53688:C ECN 11-0214

1 Firelite Place Northford, CT 06472-1653 USA TEL: (203) 484-7161

Installation Procedure

Installation Precautions - Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and understood. CAUTION - System Re-acceptance T est 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. Re-acceptance 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 NFP A requirements for operation wi thin the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or humidity within the range of 10%-93% at 30°C (86°F) noncondensing. However, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F. Verify that wir e sizes ar e adequate for all initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage. Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated or encountered. Remove DC power prior to removing or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits. Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board location. Do not tighten scr ew terminals more than 9 inlbs. Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal. Fire alarm control panels contain 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.

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. The most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions, however, is inadequate maintenance. All devices and system wiring should be tested and maintained by professional fire alarm installers following written procedures supplied with each device. System inspection and testing should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/or local fire codes. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.

Contents

Section 1

Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Overview of Basic System ....................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Hardware Features .......................................... .................................................................................. 1-1

1.1.2 Software Features .............................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 About this Manual ....................................................................................................................................1-2

1.2.1 Terms Used in this Manual ...............................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Compatible Products ................................................................................................................................1-2

Section 2

Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements ...................................2-1

2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) .........................................................................................2-1

2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ................. .............................................................................................2-3

2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations ....................................................................................................2-3

2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems ....................................................................2-4

2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems ...................................................................2-4

2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems ........................................... ......... 2-4

2.3 ULC Requirements ..................................................................................................................................2-4

Section 3

Before You Begin Installing ............................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................3-1

3.3 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.4 Wiring Specifications ........................................................ ....................................................................... 3-3

3.5 Board Assembly Diagram ........................................................................................................................3-4

3.6 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ......................................................................................3-5

3.6.1 Worksheet Requirements ..................................................................................................................3-5

3.6.1.1 Current Draw Worksheet for MS-25 UL 864 ........................................................................ 3-6

3.6.1.2 Current Draw Worksheet for MS-25C ULC ........................................... ...............................3-8

3.6.2 Maximum Battery Standby Load for UL 864 .................................................................................3-10

3.6.3 Maximum Battery Standby Load for ULC ..................................................................................... 3-10

Section 4

Control Panel Installation ......................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Mounting the Control Panel Cabinet ....................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Preventing Water Damage ................................................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 Removing the MS-25 Assembly from the Housing ..........................................................................4-1

4.1.3 Dead Front Installation and removal ................................................................................................4-2

4.1.3.1 Installing the Dead Front ........................................................................................................ 4-2

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4.1.3.2 Dead Front Removal .............................................................................................................. 4-3

4.2 AC Power Connection .............................................................................................................................4-4

4.2.1 AC Power Connection for UL 864 applications ...............................................................................4-4

4.2.2 AC Power Connection for Canadian Applications ...........................................................................4-5

4.3 Battery Connection ..................................................................................................................................4-6

4.4 SBUS Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 4-7

4.4.1 Calculating Wiring distance for SBUS modules ..............................................................................4-7

4.4.2 Wiring Configurations .............................................................................. ... ..................................... 4-9

4.5 ANN-80 Remote Annunciator Installation ............................................................................................4-10

4.5.1 Mounting the ANN-80 ....................................................................................................................4-11

4.6 Model ANN-80 Connection to the Panel ...............................................................................................4-12

4.7 Configuring Module ............................................................................................................................... 4-13

4.7.1 Assigning Module IDs ....................................................................................................................4-13

4.8 Telephone Connection ........................................................................................................................... 4-14

4.9 Notification Appliance/Auxiliary Power Circuits ..................................................................................4-15

4.9.1 Conventional Notification Appliance Circuit .................................................................................4-15

4.9.2 Auxiliary Power Installation ...........................................................................................................4-16

4.9.2.1 Door Holder Power .............................................................................................................. 4-16

4.9.2.2 Constant Power ....................................................................................................................4-17

4.9.2.3 Resettable Power ....................................................................... ........................................... 4-17

4.10 On-Board Relays (Conventional, Power Limited) .................................................................................4-18

4.10.1 Common Trouble Relay .................................................................................................................. 4-18

4.10.2 Programmable Relays ............................................................ .........................................................4-18

4.11 Remote Station Applications .................................................................................................................4-19

4.11.1 City Box Connection Using the 5220 Module ................................................................................4-19

4.11.2 NFPA 72 Polarity Reversal ............................................................................................................. 4-21

4.11.2.1 Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble Reverse Polarity Outputs ................................................4-21

Section 5

SLC Device Installation ............................................................................................................5-1

5.1 List of SLC Devices .................................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Maximum Number of Devices .................................................................................................................5-1

5.3 Wiring Requirements for SLC Devices ................................................... ................................................5-2

5.3.1 Wiring SLC in Style 4 (Class B) Configuration .................................. ............................................. 5-2

5.4 Wiring SLC Detectors .......................................................... ....................................................................5-5

5.5 Addressing SLC Devices ..................................................... ... ..................................... ............................5-6

Section 6

Programming ......................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 UL 864 Programming Requirements .......................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Control Panel Programming .....................................................................................................................6-2

6.3 Default Control Panel Configuration. ......................................................................................................6-2

6.3.1 Default Mapping of SLC Inputs to Outputs ......................................................................................6-2

6.3.2 Mapping of SLC Inputs to Outputs. .................................................................................................6-2

6.3.3 Default Mapping for the 2 built-in Notification Circuits. .................................................................6-3

6.3.4 Maximum SLC address point count ................................................................................................. 6-4

6.3.5 Installer Code ............................................ ..................................... ...................................................6-4

6.4 JumpStart Auto Programming .................................................................................................................6-4

6.5 Modifying Panel Programming using a PC .............................................................................................6-5

Contents

6.5.1 Connecting the panel to a PC ............................................................................................................6-5

6.6 Panel Programming Options ....................................................................................................................6-6

6.6.1 System Options .................................................................................................................................6-6

6.6.1.1 Synchronized Strobes Active When Horns Silenced ............................................................. 6-6

6.6.1.2 Silence/Reset Inhibit Enabled .................................. ..............................................................6-6

6.6.1.3 Water Flow Delay ........................................... .......................................................................6-6

6.6.1.4 Installer Code (User ID) .........................................................................................................6-6

6.6.1.5 Alarm Verification Time ........................................................................................................6-6

6.6.1.6 Auto Test ................................................................................................................................6-6

6.6.1.7 Low AC Report Delay ...........................................................................................................6-6

6.6.1.8 Walk Test Reporting .......................................... ....................................................................6-7

6.6.1.9 Walk Test duration ................................................................................................................. 6-7

6.6.1.10 Walk Test NAC Time out .....................................................................................................6-7

6.6.1.11 Clock Source .........................................................................................................................6-7

6.6.1.12 Auto Daylight Savings Time .................................................................................................6-7

6.6.1.13 Remote Annunciator .............................................................................................................6-7

6.6.2 Zone Programming ...........................................................................................................................6-8

6.6.2.1 SLC Addresses Within Each Zone .........................................................................................6-8

6.6.2.2 Zone Silenceable ....................................................................................................................6-8

6.6.2.3 Zone Type .............................................................................................................................. 6-8

6.6.3 Output Point Programming .................................................... ....................................... ....................6-8

6.6.4 Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) Programming ......................................................................6-9

6.6.4.1 Circuit Function ............................................................... ... ...................................................6-9

6.6.4.2 Conventional Notification Circuit Mapping .......................................................................... 6-9

6.6.5 Relay Programming Options .......................................................................................................... 6-10

6.6.5.1 General System Relay Silence Option .................................................................................6-10

6.6.6 Dialer Phone Line Programming Options ......................................................................................6-10

6.6.6.1 Line Prefix ............................................................................................................................6-10

6.6.6.2 Dial Tone Detection .............................................................................................................6-10

6.6.6.3 Line Monitoring Enabled (Y/N) ..........................................................................................6-10

6.6.6.4 Dialing Option ...................................... ... ..................................... .. ...................................... 6-10

6.6.6.5 Pulse Dialing Format ..................................................................... ...................................... 6-10

6.6.7 Dialer Account programming Options ...........................................................................................6-11

6.6.7.1 Account Number ..................................................................................................................6-11

6.6.7.2 Phone Number ...................................................................................................................... 6-11

6.6.7.3 Reporting Format ................................................................................................................. 6-11

6.6.7.4 Reporting Filters ..................................................................................................................6-11

Section 7

System Operation ............................................................................................................................7-1

7.1 System Reset ............................................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.2 Lamp Test ................................................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.3 System Silence .........................................................................................................................................7-1

7.4 Acknowledge ........................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.5 Viewing Active Alarm Points ............................................................ ......................................................7-1

7.6 Viewing Active Supervisory Points .........................................................................................................7-2

7.7 Viewing Active Trouble Points ................................................................................................................ 7-2

7.8 Walk Test ......................................... ........................................................................................................7-2

7.9 Fire Drill ...................................................................................................................................................7-2

7.10 Zone Disable Feature ............................................................................................................................... 7-3

7.11 Disabling Notification Circuits ............................................ ........................................ ............................7-3

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7.12 Loss of AC power ....................................................................................................................................7-3

7.13 Remote Connection Feature (ULC Installations Only) ............................................................................7-3

7.14 Low Battery ..............................................................................................................................................7-4

7.15 Ground Fault ............................................................................................................................................7-4

7.16 Phone Line Monitoring ...........................................................................................................................7-4

7.17 Reporting Account Monitoring ................................................................................................................7-4

7.18 SLC Fault .................................................................................................................................................7-4

7.19 Dialer Error ..............................................................................................................................................7-4

7.20 Annunciator Description ..........................................................................................................................7-5

7.20.1 LCD Displays ...................................................................................................................................7-5

7.20.2 Banner ...............................................................................................................................................7-6

7.21 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................7-7

7.21.1 Conduct a Fire Drill ..........................................................................................................................7-7

7.21.2 Conduct an Indicator Test .................................................................................................................7-7

7.21.3 Silence alarms or troubles .................................................................................................................7-7

7.21.4 Reset alarms ......................................................................................................................................7-7

7.21.5 View Alarms or Troubles .................................................................................................................7-7

7.22 Operation Mode Behavior ........................................................................................................................7-8

Section 8

Reporting .....................................................................................................................................................8-1

8.1 Receivers Compatible with the Control Panel .........................................................................................8-1

8.2 Reporting Formats Dialer Outputs ...........................................................................................................8-1

Section 9

Trouble Shooting and Quick Tips ..............................................................................9-1

9.1 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.1 JumpStart ..........................................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.2 View Active Points ............................................ ............................................................................... 9-1

9.1.3 Disable Or Re-Enable A Zone ..........................................................................................................9-1

9.1.4 Silence the Board PZT ......................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.5 Silence the Notification Appliances .................................................................................................9-1

9.1.6 To Initiate a Fire Drill .......................................................................................................................9-2

9.1.7 For a Dialer Test ........................................................... ....................................................................9-2

9.1.8 For a Lamp Test ................................................................................................................................9-2

9.1.9 AC LED ............................................................................................................................................9-2

9.1.10 Walk Test ............................................. .............................................................................................9-2

9.1.11 Seven Segment Display ....................................................................................................................9-2

9.2 Web Server Menus ...................................................................................................................................9-3

9.2.1 To add a smoke detector: ..................................................................................................................9-3

9.2.2 To add a notification appliance (fire bell) ........................................................................................9-3

9.2.3 To add a Remote Annunciator (DIP switch address 1 or 2) ............................................................. 9-3

9.2.4 To add custom Zone name ................................................................................................................ 9-4

9.2.5 To trip an SLC notification appliance ...............................................................................................9-4

9.2.6 To trip a Door Holder .......................................................................................................................9-4

Contents

Appendix A

Compatible Devices ..................................................................................................................... A-1

A.1 Notification Appliances ..........................................................................................................................A-1

A.2 Four-Wire Smoke Detectors/Devices (UL Listed) ................................................................................. A-8

A.3 Door Holders (UL Listed) ..................................................................................................................... A-10

A.4 Relays (UL Listed) ................................................................................................................................ A-10

A.5 Accessory Modules (UL Listed) ........................................................................................................... A-11

Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability Model MS-25/MS-25C/MS-25E Basic Operating Instructions

MS-25 Installation and Operation Manual

Section 1 Introduction

The MS-25 Fire Alarm Control / Communicator is an addressable fire control system that meets the requirements of UL 864, ULC 527, and ULC 559. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to MS-25 also refer to MS-25C and MS-25E.

1.1 Overview of Basic System

1.1.1 Hardware Features

• The MS-25 has one signaling line circuit (SLC) that supports 25 SLC devices (See Section 5.1), and one SBUS circuit that supports two remote annunicators.

• 2.0A of output power is available through 2 sets of terminals for notification appliance circuits or 1.0A for auxiliary power applications. Each circuit is power limited per UL 864 and can source up to 2.0A.

Note: Total output power for all three circuits must not exceed 2.0A.

• Built-in dual phone line, digital alarm communicator/transmitter (DACT).

• Reports events to central station by zone.

• Two general purpose Form C programmable relays.

• One Form C Trouble Relay.

1.1.2 Software Features

• The MS-25 is an addressable panel that operates like a 5 zone conventional panel.

• Advanced addressable smoke detector features: –Automatic drift compensation –Maintenance alert region –Point status meets calibrated smoke test requirements for NFPA 72

• Auto learn “JumpStart” feature for easy programming.

• A choice of output patterns available for notification outputs, including ANSI 3.41 temporal signal.

• Built-in synchronization appliance support for Amseco, Gentex Sensor ®.

, Wheelock®, or System

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1.2 About this Manual

This manual is intended to be a complete reference for all installation and operation tasks for the MS-25. Please let us know if the manual does not meet your needs in any way.

We value your feedback!

1.2.1 Terms Used in this Manual

The following terminology is used with the MS-25 system:

Term Description

SLC Signaling Line Circuit Input Point An addressable sensing device, such as a smoke or heat detector

or a contact monitor device. Input Zone A protected area made up of input points. Output Point

(or Output Circuit)

Output (or “Cadence”) Pattern The pattern that the output will use, for example, Constant or

A notification point or circuit for notification appliances. Relay

circuits and auxiliary power circuits are also considered output

points.

ANSI 3.41.

1.3 Compatible Products

See Section 5.1 for a list of compatible SLC devices for use with the MS-25. See Appendix A for a list of compatible notification appliances.

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Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

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 Guide for the 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 or give early warning in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to provide 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. For example:

• 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.

In general, smoke detectors on one level of a structure cannot be expected to sense fires developing on another level.

• 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 photo electronic 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 are subject to false alarms and nuisance alarms and may have been disconnected by users. For example, a smoke detector located in or near a kitchen may go into nuisance alarm during normal operation of kitchen appliances. In addition, dusty or steamy environments may cause a smoke detector to falsely alarm. If the location of a smoke detector causes an abundance of false alarms or nuisance alarms, do not disconnect the smoke detector; call a professional to analyze the situation and recommend a solution.

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

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• Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and are designed to alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.

• Warning devices (including horns, sirens, and bells) may not alert people or wake up sleepers who are located on the other side of closed or partially open doors. A warning device that activates on a different floor or level of a dwelling or structure is less likely to awaken or alert people. Even persons who are awake may not notice the warning if the alarm is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliance, or by passing traffic. Audible warning devices may not alert the hearing-impaired (strobes or other devices should be provided to warn these people). Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability, deep sleepers, people who have recently used alcohol or drugs, or people on medication or sleeping pills.

Please note that: i) Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people with conditions

such as epilepsy.

ii) 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 exercises to make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct on the proper reaction to alarm signals.

iii) In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or permanent

hearing loss.

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

• System components, though designed to last many years, can fail at any time. As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that smoke detectors be checked, maintained, and replaced per manufacturer’s recommendations.

• System components will not work without electrical power. If system batteries are not serviced or replaced regularly , they may not provide battery backup when AC power fails.

• Environments with high air velocity or that are dusty or dirty require more frequent maintenance.

In general, fire alarm systems and devices will not work without power and will not function properly unless they are maintained and tested regularly.

While installing a fire alarm system may make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance.

Property owners should continue to act prudently in protecting the premises and the people in their premises and should properly insure life and property and buy sufficient amounts of liability insurance to meet their needs.

Requirements and recommendations for proper use of fire alarm systems including smoke detectors and other fire alarm devices:

Early fire detection is best achieved by the installation and maintenance of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the house or building in accordance with the requirements

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and recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72), the manufacturer’ s recommendations, State and local codes and the recommendations contained in Guide for the Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers. For specific requirements, check with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (ex. Fire Chief) for fire protection systems.

Requirements and Recommendations include:

• Smoke Detectors shall be installed in sleeping rooms in new construction and it is

recommended that they shall also be installed in sleeping rooms in existing construction.

• It is recommended that more than one smoke detector shall be installed in a hallway if it is

more than 30 feet long.

• It is recommended that there shall never be less then two smoke detectors per apartment or

residence.

• It is recommended that smoke detectors be located in any room where an alarm control is

located, or in any room where alarm control connections to an AC source or phone lines are made. If detectors are not so located, a fire within the room could prevent the control from reporting a fire.

• All fire alarm systems require notification devices, including sirens, bells, horns, and/or

strobes. In residential applications, each automatic alarm initiating device when activated shall cause the operation of an alarm notification device that shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over ambient or background noise levels (at least 15dB above noise) with all intervening doors closed.

• It is recommended that a smoke detector with an integral sounder (smoke alarm) be

located in every bedroom and an additional notification device be located on each level of a residence.

• To keep your 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 Chapter 14 of NFPA 72, 2010 Edition shall be followed. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer’s representative. Maintenance should be performed annually by authorized personnel only.

The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when a fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. As such, the alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly.

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Section 2 Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements

Install and maintain in accordance with NFPA 72. Detector spacing shall be in accordance to NFPA 72. End-of -line relays and resistors shall be placed within the electrical box located and the end of the initiating circuit. Testing and maintenance should be performed according to NFPA 72.

2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The following information must be provided to the telephone company before the MS-25 can be connected to the phone lines:

A Manufacturer: Honeywell International Inc. B Model Number: MS-25 C FCC registration number: US: AC6AL05B205600

Ringer equivalence: 0.5B D Type of jack: RJ31X E Facility Interface Codes: Loop Start: 02LS2

Ground Start: 02GS2

F Service Order Code: 9.0F

1. This device may not be directly connected to coin telephone or party line services.

2. This device cannot be adjusted or repaired in the field. In case of trouble with the device, notify the installing company or return to:

Fire-Lite Alarms 1 Firelite Place Northford, CT 06472-1653 203-484-7161

3. If the MS-25 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the user in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the user as soon as possible. Users have the right to file complaints, if necessary, with the Federal Communications Commission.

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4. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice to allow you to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

Warning

This device has been verified to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause radio interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

a) This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by

the ACTA. On the wiring diagram of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US: AC6AL05B-205600. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

b) See Section 4.8 for phone jack information. c) A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone

network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

d) The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone

line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2002, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US: AC6AL05B-205600. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

e) If this equipment MS-25 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company

will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

f) The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or

procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

g) If trouble is experienced with this equipment MS-25, for repair or warranty information,

please contact FireLite. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

h) See warranty in back of this manual for repair and replacement information. i) Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility

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Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements

commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

j) If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure

the installation of this MS-25 does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or qualified installer.

Electrical Safety Advisory:

Parties responsible for equipment requiring AC power should consider including an advisory notice in their customer information suggesting the customer use a surge arrestor. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. This has been identified as a major nationwide problem.

2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations

General requirements are described in this section. When installing an individual device, refer to the specific section of the manual for additional requirements. The following subsections list specific requirements for each type of installation (for example, Central Station Fire Alarm systems, Local Protected Fire Alarm systems, and so on).

1. All field wiring must be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electric Code.

2. Use ONLY the addressable smoke detectors specified in Section 5.1 of this manual.

3. Use UL listed notification appliances compatible with the MS-25, choose from those specified in the Appendix at the back of this manual.

4. A full system checkout must be performed any time the panel is programmed.

Restricted Options:

• The loss of AC signal is defaulted to 3 hours however the system allows settings from 0 30 hours. For UL certified installations this number must be set from 1 to 3 hours.

• The system allows the Alarm Verification time to be set from 1 to 255 seconds. For UL certified installations the setting must be a maximum of 60 seconds.

• Call forwarding shall not be used.

• Waterflow and Supervisory have to be set to Latching as shown in the restricted options table in Section 6. See Table 6-1:.

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2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm

Systems

1. Use both phone lines. Enable phone line monitors for both lines.

2. You must program a phone number and a test time so that the MS-25 sends an automatic daily test to the central station.

3. The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 1-3 hours.

2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm

Systems

At least one UL listed supervised notification appliance must be used.

2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire

Alarm Systems

1. Do not exceed the current load restrictions shown in Section 3.6.

2. The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 1-3 hours.

2.3 ULC Requirements

Install in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1, Part 1, Section 32.

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Section 3 Before You Begin Installing

This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to facilitate a smooth installation. Please read this section thoroughly , especially if you are installing a MS-25 panel for the first time.

3.1 What’s in the Box?

The MS-25 ships with the following hardware:

• A cabinet with all hardware assembled

• Two keys for the front door

• Installation and Operation manual P/N 53688

• Ten 4.7K ohm end-of-line resistors

• A battery cable for batteries wired in series

3.2 Environmental Specifications

It is important to protect the MS-25 control panel from water. To prevent water damage, the following conditions should be AVOIDED when installing the units:

• Intended for indoor use in dry locations only

• Do not mount directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation)

• Do not mount directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation)

• Protect from plumbing leaks

• Protect from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports

• Do not mount in areas with humidity-generating equipment (such as dryers, production machinery)

When selecting a location to mount the MS-25 control panel, the unit should be mounted where it will NOT be exposed to temperatures outside the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or humidity outside the range of 10%-93% at 30°C (86°F) noncondensing.

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3.3 Electrical Specifications

T able 3-1 list the electrical specifications for the MS-25 field wiring as well as a description of the each individual terminal and their respective electrical rating. For location of the terminals refer to 3.5. See also Section 4 for installation.

Table 3-1: Terminal Descriptions

Terminal

Block

TB 1 SBUS – SBUS Power 27.4 VDC 100 mA 0Ω

SLC Out – SLC Terminals 24 VDC 100 mA 0Ω

*NAC1 – Notification Appliance Circuit 24 VDC 2.0 Amp 0Ω

*NAC2 – Notification Appliance Circuit 24 VDC 2.0 Amp 0Ω

TROUBLE NO Normally open relay contact 24 VDC 2.5 A, resistive N/A

RELAY 1 NO Normally open relay contact 24 VDC 2.5 A, resistive N/A

RELAY 2 NO Normally open relay contact 24 VDC 2.5 A, resistive N/A

TB 2 TELCO 1 RING Phone Line 1 Telco Ring N/A N/A N/A

PHONE 1 RING Phone Line 1 Phone Ring

TELCO 2 RING Phone Line 2 Telco Ring

PHONE 2 RING Phone Line 2 Phone Ring

Label

Description

Group Individual V oltage Current Ohms

+ A SBUS Communication 3.3 VDC 10 mA 0Ω B

+ Auxiliary power 1.0 Amp

COM Common terminal NC Normally closed relay contact

TIP Phone Line 1 Telco Tip

TIP Phone Line 1 Phone Tip

TIP Phone Line 2 Telco Tip

TIP Phone Line 2 Phone Tip

Rating

Earth Ground

Fault Impedance

* Regulated for NAC circuits * Special application when used for auxiliary power circuits.

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1/4” spacing must be maintained between power limited and Nonpower limited wiring

3.4 Wiring Specifications

Induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another) can interfere with telephone communication or cause false alarms. To avoid induced noise, follow these guidelines:

• Isolate input wiring from high current output and power wiring. Do not pull one multiconductor cable for the entire panel. Instead, separate the wiring as follows:

High voltage AC power Terminals SLC loops Phone line circuits Notification circuits NAC1 through NAC2 Relay circuits SBUS Wiring

• Do not pull wires from different groups through the same conduit. If you must run them together, do so for as short a distance as possible or use shielded cable. Connect the shield to earth ground at the panel. You must route high and low voltages separately.

• Route the wiring around the inside perimeter of the cabinet. It should not cross the circuit board where it could induce noise into the sensitive microelectronics or pick up unwanted RF noise from the high speed circuits. See Figure 3-1 for an example.

• High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive reactance of a speaker or bell, can also be reduced by running the wire through ferrite shield beads or by wrapping it around a ferrite toroid.

Figure 3-1 Wire Routing Example

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Form C Trouble Relay

On-board

Annunciator

Battery Connector

AC Power Input

Form C

Programmable

Relays

AC Power Input

Battery Connector 24VDC

Ethernet Programming Port

Mounting screw

Location mounting pin

Mounting screws

Slide-In Stand-offs

SBUS

SLC Out

NAC/AUX Power Circuits

Phone Lines

3.5 Board Assembly Diagram

Figure 3-2 Model MS-25 Assembly

Figure 3-2 shows the MS-25 circuit board stack. If you should need to remove the control board for repair, remove the three mounting screws which hold the control board in the cabinet, slide out of slot from slide-in standoff. Then lift the control board off the location mounting pin and out of the cabinet.

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3.6 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery

This section is for helping you determine the current draw and standby battery requirements (Table 3-2).

3.6.1 Worksheet Requirements

The following steps must be taken when determining MS-25 current draw and standby battery requirements.

1. For the MS-25, the worst case current draw is listed for the panel and all addressable devices. Fill in the number of addressable devices that will be used in the system and compute the current draw requirements for alarm and standby. Record this information in the Current Calculation Worksheet at Line A.

2. Add up the current draw for all auxiliary devices and record in the table at Line B.

3. Add up all notification appliance loads and record in the table at Line C.

4. For notification appliance circuits and auxiliary devices not mentioned in the manual, refer to the device manual for the current ratings.

5. Make sure that the total alarm current you calculated, including current for the panel itself, does not exceed 2.0 A. This is the maximum alarm current for the MS-25 control panel.

If the current is above 2.0 A you will need to use a notification power expander(s) such as the Fire-Lite FCPS-24FS6 (8) power supply to distribute the power loads so that the MS25 or the power expanders do not exceed their power rating.

6. Complete the remaining instructions in the Current Calculation Worksheet for determining battery size requirements.

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3.6.1.1 Current Draw Worksheet for MS-25 UL 864

Use Table 3-2 to determine amp-hour requirements during alarm/battery standby operation. (Copy the page if additional space is required.) You can install up to 25 SLC devices and two ANN-80 Remote Annunciator.

Table 3-2: Current Calculation Worksheet for SLC Devices

Device # of Devices Current per Device

For each device use this formula: This column X This column = Current per number of devices. Fire Panel (Current draw from

battery) Accessory Modules

ANN-80 Remote Annunicator

Addressable SLC Detectors HFS-P HFS-PT mA mA HFS-D mA mA HFS-T mA mA SD355 mA mA SD355T mA mA D355PL mA mA H355 mA mA Addressable SLC Modules HFS-MM BG-12LX Standby/Alarm: 0.375 mA mA mA HFS-MR Standby/Alarm: 0.255mA mA mA MMF-301 Standby/Alarm: 0.375 mA mA mA CRF-300 Standby/Alarm: 0.375 mA mA mA I300 10 max. Standby/Alarm: 0.45 mA mA mA

A Total System Current

Auxiliary Devices Refer to devices manual for current rating.

B Auxiliary Devices Current

Notification Appliance Circuits Refer to device manual for current rating.

C Notification Appliances Current D Total current ratings of all devices in system (line A + line B + C) mA mA E Total current ratings converted to amperes (line D x .001): A A F Number of standby hours (24 or 60 for NFPA 72, chapter 1, 1-5.2.5): H G Multiply lines E and F. Total standby AH AH

(25 max.

detectors or

modules in any

combination)

(25 max.

detectors or

modules in any

combination)

Standby: 135 mA 135 mA Alarm: 220 mA 220 mA

Standby: 37 mA mA Alarm: 40 mA mA

Standby: 0.27 mA Alarm: 6.5 mA

Standby/Alarm: 0.375 mA mA mA

Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA

Alarm: mA mA Alarm: mA Alarm: mA Alarm: mA

Standby

Current

mA mA

Alarm

Current

mA mA mA mA

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Table 3-2: Current Calculation Worksheet for SLC Devices

Device # of Devices Current per Device

H Alarm sounding period in hours. (For example, 5 minutes = .0833 hours) I Multiply lines E and H. Total alarm AH J

Add lines G and I.

1. Use next size battery with capacity greater than required.

Total ampere hours

required

Standby

Current

Alarm

Current

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3.6.1.2 Current Draw Worksheet for MS-25C ULC

Use to determine amp-hour requirements during alarm/battery standby operation. (Copy the page if additional space is required.) You can install up to 25 SLC devices and two ANN-80C Remote Annunciator. The maximum battery size for ULC installations is 18 Amp/hr.

Table 3-3: Current Calculation Worksheet for Devices for ULC

Device # of Devices Current per Device

For each device use this formula: This column X This column = Current per number of devices. Fire Panel (Current draw from

battery) Accessory Modules

ANN-80C Remote Annunicator

Addressable SLC Detectors HFS-PA HFS-PTA mA mA HFS-DA mA mA HFS-TA mA mA SD355A mA mA SD355TA mA mA D355PLA mA mA H355A mA mA Addressable SLC Modules HFS-MMA BG-12LX Standby/Alarm 0.375 mA HFS-MRA Standby/Alarm 0.255mA mA mA MMF-301A Standby/Alarm 0.375 mA CRF-300A Standby/Alarm 0.375 mA I300A 10 max Standby/Alarm 0.45 mA mA mA

A Total System Current

Auxiliary Devices Refer to devices manual for current rating.

B Auxiliary Devices Current

Notification Appliance Circuits Refer to device manual for current rating.

25 max.

25 max

Standby: 165 mA 165 mA Alarm: 220 mA 220 mA

Standby: 37 mA mA Alarm: 40 mA mA

Standby: 0.27 mA Alarm: 6.5 mA

Standby/Alarm 0.375 mA mA mA

Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA

Alarm: mA mA Alarm: mA Alarm: mA

Standby

Current

mA mA

Alarm

Current

mA mA mA

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Table 3-3: Current Calculation Worksheet for Devices for ULC

Device # of Devices Current per Device

I Multiply lines E and H. Total alarm AH J

Add lines G and I.

1. Use next size battery with capacity greater than required.

Total ampere hours

required

Standby

Current

Alarm

Current

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3.6.2 Maximum Battery Standby Load for UL 864

Table 3-4 shows the standby load calculations for the MS-25 based on 24 hours of standby. The standby load calculations of line D in the Current Draw Calculation Worksheet must be less than the number shown in Table 3-4 for the selected battery size, standby hour and alarm time. The numbers below have a built in 20% derating factor for the battery amp hour capacity.

Table 3-4: Maximum Battery Standby loads for 24 Hour Standby

Rechargeable

Battery Size

7 AH 226 mA 213 mA 206 mA 12 AH 393 mA 379 mA 372 mA 18 AH 593 mA 579 mA 572 mA 24 AH 793 mA 779 mA 772 mA 33 AH 1.09 A 1.08 A 1.07 A

24 hr Standby,

5 mins. Alarm

24 hr Standby,

15 min alarm

24 hr Standby,

20 min alarm

3.6.3 Maximum Battery Standby Load for ULC

Table 3-5 shows the ULC standby load calculations for the MS-25C based on 24 hours of standby. The standby load calculations of line D in the Current Draw Calculation Worksheet must be less than the number shown in Table 3-5 for the selected battery size, standby hour and alarm time. The numbers below have a built in 40% derating factor for the battery amp hour capacity.

Table 3-5: Maximum Battery Standby loads for ULC 24 Hour Standby

Rechargeable

Battery Size

7 AH 226 mA 213 mA 206 mA 12 AH 393 mA 379 mA 372 mA 18 AH 529 mA 515 mA 508 mA

24 hr Standby,

5 mins. Alarm

24 hr Standby,

15 min alarm

24 hr Standby,

20 min alarm

Warning

Fire-Lite does not support the use of batteries smaller than those listed in Table 3-4. If you use a battery too small for the installation, the system could overload the battery resulting in the installation having less than the required 24 hours standby power. Use Table 3-2 to calculate the correct battery amperes/hour rating needed for your installation. It is recommended that you replace batteries every five years.

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