Fire-Lite MS-9200(C), MS-9200E Instruction Manual

PN: 51003:E ECN 02-014

Addressable Fire Alarm

Control Panel

MS-9200(C)/MS-9200E

Document #51003
01/11/02 Rev.

© 2002 Fire•Lite

E

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 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.

cated, 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 Chapter 7 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.

If detectors are not so lo-

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Installation Precautions

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

WARNING -

nected to the fire alarm control panel.

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 -

Changes.

must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 7 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 operation at
0-49° C/32-120° F
condensing) at 30° C/86° 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. Most devices cannot tolerate more
than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.

Several different sources of power can be con-

Disconnect all sources

System Reacceptance Test after Software

To ensure proper system operation, this product

and at a relative humidity of 85% RH (non-

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 outside
aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sus­ceptibility to nearby lightning strikes.

cal 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.

Though designed to last many years, system components
can fail at any time. 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.

Consult with the Techni-

FCC Warning

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate 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 his own expense.

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.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Product Description .........................................................................................................................9

1.1: Features .......................................................................................................................................................9

1.2: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................11

1.3: Controls and Indicators ...............................................................................................................................12

1.4: Circuits ........................................................................................................................................................13

1.5: Components.................................................................................................................................................13

1.5.1: Intelligent Addressable Detectors: Newer Series..............................................................................14

1.5.2: Intelligent Addressable Modules: Newer Series ............................................................................... 15

1.5.3: 300 Series Intelligent Addressable Devices......................................................................................15

1.5.4: Addressable Device Accessories.......................................................................................................16

1.6: Optional Modules........................................................................................................................................16

1.7: Accessories..................................................................................................................................................17

1.7.1: Dress Panel........................................................................................................................................17

1.7.2: Battery Box .......................................................................................................................................18

1.7.3: CHG-120F Battery Charger ..............................................................................................................18

1.7.4: Annunciators .....................................................................................................................................20

1.7.5: FCPS-24F/E Remote Field Charger Power Supply for System Power Expansion...........................22

CHAPTER 2: Installation......................................................................................................................................... 23

2.1: Backbox Mounting......................................................................................................................................24

2.2: Power...........................................................................................................................................................25

2.2.1: AC Power and Earth Ground Connections .......................................................................................25

2.2.2: Battery Power....................................................................................................................................25

2.2.3: DC Power Output Connections .........................................................................................................25

2.3: Standard Relays...........................................................................................................................................26

2.4: Notification Appliance Circuits ..................................................................................................................26

2.5: Annunciator and PC/Printer Circuits...........................................................................................................26

2.6: UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements ....................................................................................................27

2.7: Wiring the Signaling Line Circuit ............................................................................................................... 28

2.7.1: Device Capacity ................................................................................................................................28

2.7.2: Surge Suppression.............................................................................................................................28

2.7.3: Installation.........................................................................................................................................28

2.8: Optional Modules........................................................................................................................................29

2.8.1: UDACT-F Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter.....................................................29

2.8.2: ACM-8RF Relay Control Module ....................................................................................................32

2.8.3: RTM-8F Option Module Installation ................................................................................................33

2.9: Printer/PC and Terminal Mode Annunciator Interface ............................................................................... 35

CHAPTER 3: Programming/Read Status ..............................................................................................................37

3.1: Initial Power-up...........................................................................................................................................38

3.2: Programming...............................................................................................................................................39

3.3: Program Change - Level One......................................................................................................................40

3.3.1: Clear ..................................................................................................................................................40

3.3.2: Autoprogram .....................................................................................................................................40

3.3.3: Point Edit...........................................................................................................................................44

3.3.4: System Edit .......................................................................................................................................45

3.3.5: Password Change ..............................................................................................................................46

3.3.6: Load ..................................................................................................................................................47

3.4: Program Change - Level 2 ..........................................................................................................................47

3.4.1: Disable ..............................................................................................................................................48

3.4.2: Clear History .....................................................................................................................................49

3.4.3: Walktest.............................................................................................................................................49

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3.4.4: Set Time and Date.............................................................................................................................50

3.4.5: Check.................................................................................................................................................50

CHAPTER 4: Operating Instructions .....................................................................................................................51

4.1: Control Switches (Keys)..............................................................................................................................51

4.1.1: Acknowledge/Step ............................................................................................................................51

4.1.2: Alarm Silence....................................................................................................................................51

4.1.3: Drill Hold 2 Sec.................................................................................................................................51

4.1.4: System Reset .....................................................................................................................................51

4.2: LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................52

4.3: Normal Operation........................................................................................................................................52

4.4: Trouble Operation........................................................................................................................................53

4.5: Alarm Operation..........................................................................................................................................55

4.6: Supervisory Operation.................................................................................................................................55

4.7: NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) Operation .......................................................................................56

4.8: Control-By-Event Operation .......................................................................................................................56

4.9: Detector Functions.......................................................................................................................................56

4.10: Time Functions: Real-Time Clock ............................................................................................................57

4.11: Coded Operation - NAC 1 and NAC 2......................................................................................................57

4.12: Presignal ....................................................................................................................................................57

4.13: Special System Timers ..............................................................................................................................57

4.13.1: Silence Inhibit Timer (None or 60 Seconds)...................................................................................57

4.13.2: Auto-silence Timer (None or 10 Minutes) ......................................................................................57

4.13.3: Trouble Reminder............................................................................................................................57

4.13.4: Alarm Verification...........................................................................................................................58

4.13.5: Waterflow Circuits Operation .........................................................................................................58

4.13.6: Disable/Enable Operation ...............................................................................................................58

4.14: Style 6 Wiring............................................................................................................................................58

4.15: Read Status ................................................................................................................................................58

Appendix A: Power Supply Calculations ............................................................................................................61

A.1: The AC Branch Circuit ..............................................................................................................................61

A.2: The Main Power Supply ............................................................................................................................62

Appendix B: Software Zones ................................................................................................................................65

Appendix C: LCD-40 Series Annunciator Wiring ..............................................................................................72

Appendix D: ACS and LDM Series Wiring ........................................................................................................73

Appendix E: NFPA Standard-Specific Requirements .......................................................................................77

Appendix F: Wire Requirements .........................................................................................................................83

Appendix G: Screen Options Flowchart ..............................................................................................................84

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

• Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL 864

• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

• CAN/ULC - S527-99 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems

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

NFPA Standards

This Fire Alarm Control Panel complies with the following NFPA Fire Alarm Codes:

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems Protected Premises Unit
(Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) - requires UDACT-F, Local Fire Alarm Systems (Automatic,
Manual Waterflow and Sprinkler Supervisory), Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems (Automatic, Manual
and Waterflow) - requires RTM-8F, Remote Station Fire Alarm Systems (Automatic, Manual and
Waterflow) - requires RTM-8F or UDACT-F, Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems (Automatic, Manual
and Waterflow) Protected Premises Unit, Automatic Fire Detectors, Installaltion, Maintenance & Use
of Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems and Testing Procedures for Fire Alarm Systems.

Underwriters Laboratories Documents:

UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes
UL 217 Smoke Detectors, Single and Multiple Station
UL 228 Door Closers–Holders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications
UL 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances
UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1076 Proprietary Burglar Alarm Systems
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems
UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances
UL 1971 Signaling Devices for Hearing Impaired

CAN/ULC - S524-01 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems

Other:

EIA-485 and EIA-232 Serial Interface Standards
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)

Fire•Lite Documents

Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document Document #15384
Annunciator Modules Document #15390
AFM-16ATF and AFM-32AF Annunciators Document #15970
AFM-16AF Annunciator Document #15210
MS-5012 Communicator Document #15465
PK-9200 Off Line Programming Utility Document #15677
PK-9200W Off Line Programming Utility Document #50684
UDACT-F Communicator/Transmitter Document #50049
FCPS-24F Field Charger/Power Supply Document #50079
CHG-120F Battery Charger Document #50888
LDM Series Lamp Driver Modules Document #50055
LCD-40 Remote Fire Annunciaotr Document #50327
ACM-8RF Relay Control Manual Document #50362

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MS-9200(C) Main Circuit Board

TB4 - 24 VDC Power

Common (-)

Resettable (+)

Nonresettable, filtered (+)

Common (-)

Common (-)

Unregulated, nonreset (+)

J17

Xformer 1
High
Voltage

TRANSFORMER 1

J17

HIGH VOLTAGE

J19

Optional
Xformer 2
High
Voltage

CAUTION!

TRANSFORMER 2

J19

TB8 - AC

EARTH

NEUTRAL

HOT

TB8

CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE

JP1- Battery
Charger Disable

Cut to disable FACP
battery charger when
using external charger

Battery Connector

TB1 - Bell Circuit 1

TB2 - Bell Circuit 2

B (-)

A (-)
A (+)
B (+)

B (-)

A (-)
A (+)
B (+)

24V UNREG 24 V NONRS2 4V RST

+ - + - + -

T
B
4

JP1

- +

BATTERY

Ground

J3

TB3 - Relays
TROUBLE

C
NC
NO

ALARM

C
NC
NO

SUPV

C
NO

J3

GNDFAULT

BELL 2 P OWER

B+ A+ A- B-

T
B
2

BELL 1 P OWER

B+ A+ A- B-

T
B
1

SW1

Fault LED

SW1 - Write Protect

Up position is write protect.

Down position, as shown, is

nonwrite protect which

allows panel programming.

JP4 - RTM-8F Supervision

Cut jumper to supervise RTM-8F
module when installed

Ground Fault Disable

Cut to disable Ground
Fault Detection Circuit

SUPV ALARM TROUBLE PC/PRINTER T ERM COMM

NO C NO NC C NO NC C

JP4

OUT+ IN+ OUT- IN-

T
B
3

J16

JP3

RS-485

RS-232

DISABLE

SW3

TERM. MODE

PC/PRINTE R

GND FAULT

JP3

TB7 - TERM COMM
PC/Printer

OUT (+)
IN (+)
OUT (-)
IN (-)

TB5 - ACS COMM

1 (+)
2 (-)

TB6 - SLC

Shield A
Shield B
B (+)
A (+)
B (-)
A (-)

SHIELD SL C SLC

ACS

1 COMM 2

T
B
5

TROUBLE

A B B+ A+ B- A-

J6

T
B
6

SW2

T
B
7

J6 - RTM-8F

Connector for optional
RTM-8F Module

SW2 - Trouble

Normal position is up for no AC
fail reporting delay.
If using UDACT-F for Central
Station, SW2 must be down, as
shown, to enable AC Loss
Delay reporting.

SW3
(TB7) EIA-232/EIA-485 Selection

Up position selects EIA-232 for
TB7 PC/Printer connection.
Down position selects EIA-485
for TB7 Annunciator connection

J16

UDACT-F
Connector

9200bord.cdr

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Product Description

CHAPTER 1 Product Description

The Fire•Lite MS-9200(C) is a compact, cost effective, addressable FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) with an exten­sive list of powerful features. The combination of Fire•Lite's newer series devices and legacy 300 Series Addressable
Devices, along with the MS-9200 FACP offers the latest in fire protection technology. The power supply and all elec­tronics are contained on a single circuit board housed in an attractive metal cabinet, providing a complete fire control
system for most applications. Optional modules, which plug into the main circuit board, are available for special
functions. Available accessories include LED, graphic and LCD annunciators, digital communicator, local down­loading software and remote power expansion. The MS-9200E offers the same features as the MS-9200(C) but
allows connection to 220/240 VAC input.

Note: Unless otherwise specified, the term MS-9200 is used in this manual to refer to both the MS-9200(C) and the
MS-9200E FACPs (Fire Alarm Control Panels).

1.1 Features

• Single standard SLC loop which meets NFPA Style 4, 6 and 7 requirements

• 198 addressable device capacity (99 detectors and 99 monitor/control modules)

• 56 software zones

• Two main circuit board NACs (Notification [bell] Appliance Circuits) expandable via control modules

• Optional RTM-8F eight zone relay module with local energy/reverse polarity transmitter

• Optional ACM-8RF Relay Control Module

• Printer/PC Interface

• 3.6 amps system power expandable to 6.6 amps

• 3.0 amps NAC power expandable to 6.0 amps

• 40 character LCD display (backlit)

• Real-time clock/calendar

• History file with 500 event capacity

• Advanced fire technology features:

✓

Automatic device type-code verification

✓

Addressable smoke detector data printout

✓

Auto detector test

✓

Maintenance alert

✓

Point trouble identification

• Waterflow (nonsilenceable) selection per module point

• Supervisory (latching or auto-resettable) selection per point with separate system LED. Note that the

auto-resettable feature is only available for panels with software version #M9200V20 or later.

• System alarm verification selection

• Walktest with report of two devices set to same address

• Presignal per NFPA 72

• Annunciators

✓

ACS LED Zone Annunciator Series

✓

LDM Graphic Annunciator Series

✓

LCD-40 Series Liquid Crystal Point Display Annunciator

• Silence inhibit timer option

• Autosilence timer option

• Continuous/March Time/Temporal or California code for main circuit board NACs

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Features

• Remote ACK/Silence/Reset/Drill via MMF-300, MMMF-301 modules, AFM annunciators or LCD-40
Remote Fire Annunciator

• Auto-program (learn mode) reduces installation time

• Password and key-protected nonvolatile memory

• User programmable password

• Fully programmable from panel keyboard

• Programmable from an off-line PC

• Rapid poll algorithm for manual stations (U.S. Patent Pending)

• SLC operates up to 10,000 ft. (3,000 m) or 1,000 ft. (300 m) with untwisted, unshielded wire (U.S. Patent
#5,210,523)

• Compatible with Fire•Lite newer series devices

✓

CP350: addressable Ionization Smoke Detector

✓

SD350(T): addressable Photoelectric Smoke Detector (T=with Thermal Sensor)

✓

D350P(R): addressable Photoelectric Duct Detector (R=alarm relay option)

✓

B501BH & B501BHT Sounder Base

✓

BB224RB Relay Base

✓

BB224BI Isolator Base

✓

MMF-300: Monitor Module

✓

MDF-300: Dual Monitor Module

✓

MMF-301: Miniature Monitor Module

✓

MMF-302: two-wire Detector Module

✓

CMF-300: Control Module

✓

CRF-300: Relay Module

✓

BG-12LX: addressable Manual Pull Station

✓

I300: Isolator Module

• Compatibility with legacy Fire•Lite 300 Series Addressable Devices:

✓

CP300: Ionization Smoke Detector

✓

SD300: Photoelectric Smoke Detector

✓ SD300T: Photoelectric Smoke Detector with 135

O

Thermal Detection

✓ C304: Control Module

✓ M300: Monitor Module

✓ M301: Miniature Monitor Module

✓ M302: 2-wire Detector Module

• All addressable devices (except I300) feature decade code wheels for addressing

• UDACT-F Digital Communicator, reports up to 56 zones or 198 points (all addressable points) to a UL listed
Central Station

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Specifications

1.2 Specifications

AC Power - TB8

MS-9200(C): 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.3 amps
MS-9200E: 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 1.2 amps
Wire size: minimum #14 AWG (2.00

Battery (Lead Acid Only) - J3

Maximum Charging Circuit: Normal Flat Charge — 27.6V @ 0.8 amp
Maximum Battery Charger Capacity: 18 Amp Hour (MS-9200 cabinet holds maximum 12 Amp Hour batteries. Bat­teries greater than 12 Amp Hour, up to 18 Amp Hour, require Fire•Lite BB-17F or other UL listed battery cabinet).
For 25 to 120 Amp Hour batteries, use the CHG-120F Battery Charger only
with jumper JP1, is installed. Note: Jumper JP1, on the FACP main circuit board, must
tery charger when using the CHG-120F.

Communication Loop - TB6

15 VDC nominal, 27.6 VDC maximum
Maximum length is 10,000 ft. (3,000 m) total twisted pair length
Maximum loop current is 250 mA (short circuit) or 100 mA (normal)
Maximum loop resistance is 40 ohms
Supervised and power-limited

mm2

) with 600V insulation

if the newer MS-9200 main circuit board

be cut to disable FACP bat-

Notification Appliance Circuits - TB1 & TB2

Nonregulated special purpose power
Power-limited circuitry
Maximum voltage drop in wiring: 2.0 V
Nominal operating voltage: 24 VDC

Current for all external devices: 3.0 amps expandable to 6.0 amps

1

Current-limit: Fuseless, electronic, power-limited circuitry
Maximum signaling current per circuit: 2.50 amps
End-of-line resistor: 4.7K ohms, ½ watt (P/N 71252 UL listed) for NACs

Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory Relays - TB3

Contact rating: 2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive), 0.5 amps @ 30 VAC (resistive)
Alarm and Trouble relays: Form-C Supervisory relay: Form-A
Refer to Figure 2-4, “Relay Connections,” on page 26 for information on power-limited wiring for relay circuits

Four-Wire Smoke Detector Power (24 VDC nominal) - TB4, Terminals 5(+) and 6(-)

Maximum ripple voltage: 10 mV

RMS

Up to 300 mA is available for powering 4-wire smoke detectors

Maximum standby current: 50 mA

1

3

2

Power-limited circuit

Nonresettable Filtered 24 VDC Power (24 VDC nominal) - TB4, Terminals 3(+) & (4-)

Maximum ripple voltage: 10mV

RMS

Total DC current available from this output is up to 300 mA

Maximum standby current: 150 mA

1 2 3

Power-limited circuit

1. Total current for special purpose power, nonresettable power, 4-wire smoke power and two NACs

Total external system current in excess of 3.6 amps requires XRM-24 Transformer (XRM-24E for MS-9200E) and 12 AH or 18
AH batteries, not 7.0 AH.

2. For power supply calculations, refer to Appendix A.

3. Total current for resettable 4-wire smoke detector power and nonresettable power must not exceed 600 mA.

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Nonregulated Special Purpose 24 VDC Power - TB4, Terminals 1(+) & 2(-)

Operating voltage range: 18V to 30V

Total DC current available for powering external devices is 2.5 amps

2

This power is not to be used for ACS, LDM or LCD-40 annunciators
Power-limited circuit

1.3 Controls and Indicators

LCD Display

The MS-9200 uses a 40-character (2 lines X 20
characters) high viewing angle LCD display with a
character height of 3/16". The display includes a
long-life LED backlight that remains illuminated. If
AC power is lost and the system is not in alarm, the
LED backlight will turn off to conserve batteries.

LED Indicators

LED indicators are provided to annunciate the following conditions:

SYSTEMS ALL NORMAL
10:00A MON 01/03/00

• AC Power (green)

• Fire Alarm ((red)

• Supervisory (yellow)

• Alarm Silence (yellow)

• System Trouble (yellow)

• Ground Fault (yellow) - located on bottom of main circuit board (refer to figure on page 8)

Membrane Panel

Mounted on the main circuit board, the membrane switch panel includes a window for the LCD display and five sys­tem status LEDs. The membrane panel, which is visible with the cabinet door closed, has 21 keys, including a 12 key
alpha-numeric pad similar to a telephone keypad.

Function switches:

FIGURE 1-1:

MS-9200 Membrane/Display Panel

• Acknowledge/Step

• Alarm Silence

AC

FIRE

SUPER-

ALARM

• Drill

POWER

ALARM

VISORY

SILENCE

SYSTEM

TROUBLE

• System Reset (lamp test)

SYSTEMS ALL NOR MAL

Service/program switches:

• keys labeled 1 to 9

10:12 A MON 01/0 3/00

ACKNOWLEDGE

STEP

ALARM

SILENC E

DRILL

HOLD 2 SEC

SYSTEM

RESET

• * (detector) key

• # (module) key

• 0 (recall) key

• four cursor keys (up, down, right and left)

•Enter key

ABC DEF

1

2

MNOJKLGHI

56

4

PRS

TUV WXY

78

QZ -/.

0

*

DET RECA LL MOD

3

ENTER

9

#

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Local Piezo Sounder

A piezo sounder provides separate and distinct pulse rates for alarm, trouble and supervisory conditions.

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1.4 Circuits

SLC Communication Loop

One SLC loop, configurable for NFPA Style 4, 6 or 7, is provided for communication to addressable monitor (initiat­ing device) and control (output device) modules. Refer to SLC Wiring Manual for additional information.

Output Circuits

The following output circuits are available on the FACP:

• 24 Volt Resettable Power Output 300 mA

• 24 Volt Nonresettable Power Output 300 mA

• 24 Volt Battery Charger (up to 18 AH batteries)

NAC (Notification Appliance Circuits)

Two NACs, configurable for Style Y (Class B) or Style Z (Class A), are provided with various programmable
features.

Relays

Three dry contact relays are provided for System Alarm and System Trouble (Form-C contacts) and Supervisory
(Form-A contacts). Contacts are rated 2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive) and 0.5 amps @ 30 VAC (resistive).

1.5 Components

+ - + - + -

- +

BATTERY

J3

GNDFAULT

T
B
2

BELL 2 POWER

B+ A+ A- B-

JP1

TB8

TRANSFORMER 1

TRANSFORMER 2

HIGH VOLTAGE

CAUTION!

J17

J19

CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE

24V UNREG 24V NONRS24 V RST

T
B
4

JP1

Cabinet

The MS-9200 cabinet is red with an attractive navy blue front overlay. The
backbox provides space for two batteries up to 12 Amp Hour. Refer to Fig­ure 2-2, “MS-9200 Cabinet Mounting,” on page 24, for information on
dimensions. Ample knockouts are provided for system wiring. Also avail­able is an optional dress panel, DP-1-B, which mounts to the inside of the
cabinet (required and included on the ULC version). The dress panel must
be installed to meet FM requirements (refer to “Dress Panel” on page 17).

BELL 1 POWER

B+ A+ A- B-

T
B
1

SW1

SUPV ALARM TROUBLE PC/PRINTER TERM COMM

NO C NO NC C NO NC C

OUT+ IN+ OUT- IN-

T
B
3

J16

JP3

JP4

RS-232

DISABLE

SW3

PC/PRINTER

GND FAULT

SHIELD SLC SLC

ACS

1 COMM 2

A B B+ A+ B- A-

T

T

B

B

7

5

T
B
6

Main Circuit Board

The main circuit board contains the system's
CPU, power supply, other primary components
and wiring interface connectors. Optional
modules plug-in and are mounted to the main
circuit board. The circuit board is delivered
premounted in the MS-9200 cabinet. Note that

newer versions of the circuit board have jumper
JP1 which can be cut to disable the FACP
battery charger when using an external battery
charger.

SW2

J6

TROUBLE

RS-485

TERM. MODE

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Standard

Optional XRM-24

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Batteries

The MS-9200 cabinet provides space for two batteries
up to 12 Amp Hour. 18 AH batteries require use of the
Fire•Lite BB-17F or similar UL listed battery cabinet.
The newer versions of the MS-9200 main circuit board,
which incorporate jumper JP1 for disabling the FACP
charger, can use the CHG Series chargers for charging
25 to 120 AH batteries. Batteries must be ordered sep­arately and require use of the Fire•Lite BB-55F UL
listed battery cabinet.

Transformer Assembly

One 100VA transformer is provided standard with the panel
(3.6 amps maximum). An optional 100 VA transformer
XRM-24 (XRM-24E for the MS-9200E) is available to
provide maximum accessory power (6.6 amp total).

Battery Cable P/N 75287

+

-

+

-

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1.5.1 Intelligent Addressable Detectors: Newer Series

Intelligent, addressable detectors provide information to the control panel on an SLC Signaling Line Circuit (refer to
the SLC Wiring Manual for detailed information on device installation, wiring and operation). This allows the con­trol panel to continually process the information to determine the status (alarm, trouble or normal) of each detector.
Each detector responds to an SLC address that is set in the detector head using built-in rotary decimal switches which
can be set to a maximum address of 99. Note that a blinking LED on an intelligent detector indicates communication
between the detector and the control panel. Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for a list of
approved detectors.

Smoke Detectors (Photoelectric)

The SD350 is an intelligent, addressable low profile photoelectric smoke detector which provides smoke sensing uti­lizing optical sense technology. The detector sends a unique 'type' code to aid the automatic programming feature in
the control panel. The SD350T includes a 135

Smoke Detector (Ionization)

The CP350 is an intelligent, addressable low profile ionization smoke detector which measures the level of combus­tion products in its chamber using the 'ionization principle.' The detector sends a unique 'type' code to aid the auto­matic programming feature in the control panel.

Smoke Detector (Duct)

The D350P is an intelligent, addressable photoelectric duct smoke detector. The D350RP includes an alarm relay.

Detector Bases

The B501BH is a standard sounder base and the B501BHT is a temporal tone sounder base for intelligent,
addressable smoke detectors.

The B224RB is a relay base with one Form-C relay for intelligent, addressable smoke detectors. It may be used to
control auxiliary functions such as damper control and elevator recall.

The B224BI is an isolator base for intelligent, addressable smoke detectors. It functions similar to the I300 isolator
module which allows loops to operate under fault conditions and automatically restore when the fault is removed.

O

F fixed thermal sensor.

Detector Annunciator

The RA400Z is a remote single LED annunciator that can be wired directly to an addressable detector for annuncia­tion of that detector's alarm status.

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1.5.2 Intelligent Addressable Modules: Newer Series

The newer series of Control Modules and Monitor Modules provide an interface between the control panel and con­ventional notification and initiating devices. Each module can be set to respond to a maximum address of 99 with
built-in rotary switches. A blinking LED on monitor modules indicates communication between the module and the
control panel. Refer to the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for a list of approved notification and initiating
devices.

Monitor Modules

The MMF-300, MDF-300 and MMF-302 are addressable monitor modules that can be used to monitor conventional
normally open contact alarm initiating devices, such as manual pull stations, 4-wire smoke detectors, heat detectors,
waterflow and supervisory devices. The MDF-300 is a dual monitor module in a single package (Class B only) with
each module functionally the same as the MMF-300. The MMF-302 is used primarily for two-wire smoke detectors
in addition to normally open contact devices. The supervised IDCs (Initiating Device Circuit) can be wired to the
module as NFPA Style B (Class B) or Style D (Class A). The modules are supplied with a thermoplastic cover for
mounting to a 4-inch mounting box.

Monitor Module (miniature)

The MMF-301 is an addressable monitor module that is a miniature version of the MMF-300. It connects with wire
pigtails (Style B [Class B] only), and may be mounted directly in the electrical box of the device being monitored.

Control Module

The CMF-300 is an addressable control module used to connect NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits) to power
and supervise compatible UL-listed notification appliances. The NACs can be wired to the module as supervised
NFPA Style Y (Class B) or Style Z (Class A) circuits. The modules are supplied with a thermoplastic cover for
mounting to a 4-inch square mounting box.

Relay Module

The CRF-300 is an addressable control relay module which is functionally similar to the CMF-300 but used as a
Form-C relay module

Manual Pull Station

The BG-12LX is an addressable manual pull station featuring key-lock reset. The pull station responds to an address
set by the installer using the built-in rotary decimal switches on the pull station. The manual pull station includes a
Fire•Lite key. The BG-12LX address module LED condition is visible through the translucent handle.

I300

The loop isolator module is an automatic switch which opens the circuit voltage to the SLC Loop branch(es) when­ever a wire-to-wire short circuit is detected on that loop. The remainder of the communications loop leading up to the
I300 will continue to operate, unaffected by the short. The isolator module is bi-directional, meaning that it can
detect a fault condition between the input SLC terminals or output SLC terminals. The I300 is required to meet
NFPA Style 7 requirements.

1.5.3 300 Series Intelligent Addressable Devices

Fire•Lite’s legacy 300 Series Intelligent Addressable Devices are fully compatible with the MS-9200 FACP.
Compatible devices include:

• SD300: Photoelectric Smoke Detector

• SD300T: Photoelectric Smoke Detector with Thermal Sensor

• CP300: Ionization Smoke Detector

• M300: Monitor Module

• M301: Miniature Monitor Module

• M302: two-wire Monitor Module

• C304: Control/Relay Module

• BG-10LX Manual Pull Station

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1.5.4 Addressable Device Accessories

E.O.L. Resistor Assemblies

The 47K End-of-Line Resistor Assembly is used to supervise the MMF-300, MDF-300, MMF-301 and CMF-300
module circuits. The 3.9K End-of-Line Resistor Assembly is used to supervise the MMF-302 module circuit. The
resistors are included with each M300 and C304 module.

E.O.L. Power Supervision Relay

The UL listed End-of-Line Power Supervision Relay is used to supervise the power to 4-wire smoke detectors and
notification appliances.

N-ELR Mounting Plate

The N-ELR is a single End-of-Line resistor plate which is required for use in Canada.
An ELR, which is supplied with each module and fire alarm control panel, is mounted to
the ELR plate. Resistors mounted to the N-ELR plate can be used for the supervision of
a monitor and control module circuit.

1.6 Optional Modules

The MS-9200 main circuit board includes option module connectors which are located on the right side of the board.
Available option modules include the following:

ACM-8RF Relay Control Module

The ACM-8RF Relay Control Module contains eight high current (5 amps) Form-C relays. The module interfaces to
host fire alarm control panels which employ an ACS (EIA-485) annunciator communications bus. ACM-8RF mod­ules may be connected to the EIA-485 bus up to 6,000 feet (1,800 m) away from the host control panel. Power-lim­ited, filtered, nonresettable power must be supplied by the host FACP or a UL listed power supply such as the FCPS­24F. Refer to Figure 2-14, “ACM-8RF Relay Control Module Installation,” on page 32, for wiring details.

RTM-8F Relay Module

The RTM-8F Relay/Transmitter Module plugs into connector J6 and mounts on the bottom right side of the MS-9200
main circuit board. When the module is installed, jumper JP4 must be cut in order to provide module placement
supervision. The RTM-8F provides eight high current (5 amps) Form-C relays. These relays track software zones 1
through 8. The Relay/Transmitter Module also provides Municipal Box or Remote Station transmitters. An
MS-9200 equipped with an RTM-8F meets NFPA 72 codes for Auxiliary and Remote Station requirements. In
remote station applications, the RTM-8F can be configured to transmit alarm only or alarm and trouble signals. Dis­able switches and indicators are provided on the module. Refer to Figure 2-15, “RTM-8F Module Installation,” on
page 33 and Figure 2-16, “RTM-8F Relay Transmitter Module,” on page 34, for additional information.

Printer/PC Interface - TB7

The Printer/PC Interface may be used to permanently connect a printer to the MS-9200 for the purpose of printing a
history report, walktest file or program listing or smoke detector data. Printers require separate primary AC power.
The printer connects to TB7 on the main circuit board. TB7 is also used to connect a computer for upload/download
of programming data. Refer to the PK-9200W Off Line Programming Utility Manual for programming information.
Refer to Figure 2-18, “Remote Serial Printer and Computer Connections,” on page 36, for information on connec­tions and “System Edit” on page 45, for information on programming the MS-9200 for use with a printer or PC.
Switch SW3, located on the main circuit board, must be placed in the RS-232 PC/Printer position (down) when con­necting a printer or PC to TB7.

Older versions of the MS-9200 main circuit board will not have connector TB7. These boards require connection of
a PIM-24 module to the serial EIA-232 port on the printer using cable P/N 75267, in order to connect a printer or PC.
The module mounts to the J11 connector on the MS-9200 main circuit board. Note that the PIM-24 option cannot

be used simultaneously with the DIM-485/LCD-40 option.

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PK-9200W Kit for Local Downloading

The PK-9200W Programming Utility can be used to program an MS-9200 directly from most IBM PC/XT/AT or
compatible computers, including laptops and portables, equipped with a serial port. MS-9200 program files can also
be created and stored on the PC, then downloaded to the control panel. The PK-9200W Kit includes the MS-9200
Windows based Programming Utility software on four 3½" disks and the Instruction Manual P/N 50684. Older ver­sion of the MS-9200 main circuit board, which do not have connector TB7, require separate purchase of the PIM-24
Interface module.

UDACT-F Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter

The UDACT-F transmits system status to UL listed Central Station receivers via the public switched telephone net­work. The UDACT-F is compact in size and may be mounted inside the host control panel or may mount externally
in a separate cabinet. ACS (EIA-485) annunciator communications bus and filtered 24 volt connections are required.
The UDACT-F transmits 198 points or 56 zones when connected to the MS-9200. The MS-9200 requires firmware
P/N 73580 or greater in order to be compatible with the UDACT-F. Refer to Figure 2-11, “UDACT-F Mounting to
MS-9200,” on page 30, and Figure 2-12, “External UDACT-F Mounting in ABS-8RF,” on page 31, for wiring details
and “System Edit” on page 45, for information on programming the MS-9200 for use with the UDACT-F.

Annunciator/Display Interface

The LCD-40 Series Remote Fire Annunciator and other Terminal Mode annunciators connect to TB7 on the
MS-9200 main circuit board. Refer to “LCD-40 Series Annunciator Wiring” on page 72, for wiring details and “Sys­tem Edit” on page 45, for information on programming the MS-9200 for use with the LCD-40.

Older versions of the MS-9200 main circuit board will not have connector TB7. These boards require connection of
DIM-485 in order to connect an LCD-40 Series annunciator. The DIM-485 plugs into connector J11 located on the
top right side of the MS-9200 main circuit board. Note that the DIM-485/LCD-40 cannot be used simultaneously

with the PIM-24 module.

1.7 Accessories

1.7.1 Dress Panel

A dark blue dress panel, DP-1-R, is available as an option (required for Canadian installations and included with the
MS-9200C). The dress panel restricts access to the system wiring while allowing access to the membrane switch
panel.

Note that the MS-9200 Addressable Fire Control Panel installed with the dress panel, has received Factory Mutual
(FM) approval. It is important to note that FM approval is contingent on the proper installation of the dress panel.

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1.7.2 Battery Box

BB-17F

The BB-17F battery box may be used to house two 12 AH or 18 AH batteries. The battery box mounts directly below
the MS-9200 cabinet. The box is red and is provided with knockouts.

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BB-55F

The BB-55F battery box may be used to house two 25 AH batteries, two 55 AH batteries or one 100 AH battery.
When the CHG-120F is mounted in the BB-55F, two 25 AH or one 55 AH battery may also be housed in the box.

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1.7.3 CHG-120F Battery Charger

The CHG-120F is capable of charging 25 AH to 120 AH lead-acid batteries with the newer versions of the MS-9200
main circuit board which allows disabling of the FACP battery charger. The batteries and charger can be housed in
the Fire•Lite BB-55F Battery Box which can be mounted up to 20 feet away from the control panel. Note that when
using the BB-55F for housing the charger and batteries, a maximum 25 AH battery can be accommodated. For larger
Amp Hour batteries, use multiple BB-55Fs. Refer to the CHG-120F Manual for additional information.

WARNING: Do not apply AC power or batteries until the system is completely wired and ready for testing. Set the

!

CHG-120F Voltage Select switch (SW1) to match the AC power source voltage (120VAC or 240 VAC). With the
breaker at the main power distribution panel turned off, connect AC power wires to CHG-120F TB1 as shown below.

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Wire the CHG-120F to the MS-9200 as shown. Cut Jumper JP1, which is only on the newer versions of the MS-9200
main circuit board, to disable the FACP battery charger when using the CHG-120F. Wire the batteries to the
CHG-120F but do not connect the Battery Interconnect cable until the system is ready for testing.

FIGURE 1-2:

AC Power In

Hot

Neut

Grd

–

25 AH
(12 V)

CHG-120F Battery Charger (Requires BB-55F Battery Box)

To Auxiliary

Equipment

TB1

Out 2 +

Out 2 -

Out 1 -

Out 1 +

TB2

–
+
–
+
–
+

Charger

TRANSFORMER 1

-

+

Battery +

Battery Interconnect Cable

+

Battery –

–

+

TRANSFORMER 2

TB8

25 AH
(12 V)

HIGH VOLTAGE

CAUTION!

J17

J19

CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE

24V NONRS24V RST BELL 2 POWER

24V UNREG

+ - + - + -

T
B
4

JP1

BATTERY

- +

B+ A+ A- B-

T
B
2

J3

- +

GNDFAULT

ALARM

SUPV

NO C NO NC C NO NC C

T
B
1

SW1

TROUBLE PC/PRINTER TERM COMM

JP3

JP4

DISABLE

GND FAULT

BELL 1 POWER

B+ A+ A- B-

Cut JP1 to disable MS-9200
battery charger.

Cut wires from MS-9200 battery cable
connected to J3.
Use wire nuts to connect wires.

RS-232

T
B
3

PC/PRINTER

OUT+ IN+ O UT- IN-

J16

SW3

SW2

RS-485

TERM. MODE

ACS SHIEL D SLC SLC

1 COMM 2

T

T

B

B

7

5

J6

TROUBLE

A B B+ A+ B- A-

T
B
6

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1.7.4 Annunciators

LED Zone Type Annunciators

The ACS Series Annunciators remotely display system status. The ACM/AEM-16ATF annunciators display zone
alarm and trouble status. In addition, they provide remote Acknowledge, Silence, Reset and Drill functions. The
ACM/AEM-32AF annunciators display zone alarm status only and provide no remote system switch functions. For
more detailed information, refer to the appropriate ACS Annunciator manual. Refer to “ACS and LDM Series Wir­ing” on page 73, for detailed wiring requirements and “System Edit” on page 45, for information on programming the
MS-9200 for annunciator use.

ACM -1 6ATF

The Annunciator Control Mod­ule-16ATF contains 16 red
alarm and 16 yellow trouble
LEDs, a System Trouble LED,
an On Line/Power LED and a
local piezo sounder with
switches for MS-9200
Acknowledge, Silence, Reset
and Drill. The ACM-16ATF has
rotary address switches and will
accept up to three AEM-16ATF
Expanders.

AEM-16ATF

The Annunciator Expander
Module-16ATF connects to the
AFM-16ATX and adds 16 sets
of red alarm LEDs and yellow
trouble LEDs. Three AEM­16ATFs may be added to an
AFM-16ATX.

AFM-16ATF

The Annunciator Fixed Module­16ATF contains 16 red alarm
and 16 yellow trouble LEDs, a
System Trouble LED, an On
Line/Power LED and a local
piezo sounder with switches for
MS-9200 Acknowledge,
Silence, Reset and Drill. The
AFM-16ATF is fixed at address
'1' and communication is via the
ACS (EIA-485) data line.

ACM-32AF

The Annunciator Control Module­32AF contains 32 red alarm
LEDs, a System Trouble LED, an
On Line/Power LED and a local
piezo sounder with a local
Silence/Acknowledge switch.
The ACM-32AF has rotary
address switches and will accept
one AEM-32AF Expander.

AEM-32AF

The Annunciator Expander Mod­ule-32AF connects to the AFM­32AX and adds 32 red alarm
LEDs. The AEM-32AF is identi­cal in frontal appearance to the
AFM-32AX. Only one expander
module is allowed.

AFM-16AF

The Annunciator Fixed Module­16AF has 16 red alarm LEDs.
Multiple annunciators may be
used by setting all annunciators to
Receive Only, except the last
AFM-16AF in line. Each annun­ciator's address is internally fixed
at '1', and communication is via
the ACS (EIA-485) data line. The
Local Silence/Acknowledge
switch functions as local lamp test
and silence for annunciator piezo.
LEDs include On Line and Sys­tem Trouble indicators.

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AFM-32AF

The AFM-32AF is similar to the
AFM-16AF except it has 32 red
alarm LEDs for annunciating up
to 32 points.

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LCD-40 Series Remote Fire Annunciators

The LCD-40 Series, consisting of the LCD-40 and LCD-40L, are com-

FIRE ALARM ANNUNCIATOR

pact, attractive, 40-character backlit LCD fire annunciators that are
capable of displaying English-language text. They mimic the display on
the MS-9200 main control circuit board and will annunciate device
type, point alarm, trouble or supervisory condition, zone assignment

Ack Silence

Drill

Hold 2 sec.

Reset

plus any custom alpha labels programmed into the control panel. They
also provide system status LEDs to display power, alarm, trouble and
supervisory conditions. Additionally, the LCD-40 is capable of per­forming critical system functions such as acknowledge, silence, reset and drill, remotely from the host control panel.

Communication between the control panel and the LCD-40 Series is accomplished over a serial interface employing
the EIA-485 communication standard. Up to 32 LCD-40 Series Annunciators may be connected to the TERM
(EIA-485) circuit. The annunciators may be powered from the host FACP or a remote UL listed filtered power sup­ply such as the Fire•Lite FCPS-24F. Refer to “LCD-40 Series Annunciator Wiring” on page 72, for detailed wiring
requirements and “System Edit” on page 45, for information on programming the MS-9200 for annunciator use.

Note: If software with either the Part Number 73750 or 73829 is installed in the MS-9200, the LCD-40 Series must
have software with a Part Number of 73779 or 73879 to operate with the FACP. If software with a Part Number of
#M9200V20 or higher is installed in the MS-9200, the LCD-40 Series must have software with a Part Number of
#LCD40V20 or higher to operate with the FACP.

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LDM Series Lamp Driver Modules - Graphic Annunciator

The LDM Series Lamp Driver Modules, which consist of the LDM-32F master and LDM-E32F expander modules,
are used to provide an interface to a custom graphic LED annunciator. The master module provides power and con­trol for a maximum of three expander modules. The LDM-32F and LDM-E32F have output connectors which are
used to drive lamps or LEDs and input connectors which are used for remote switch functions. Refer to the LDM
Series Lamp Drive Modules Manual for a complete description. See “ACS and LDM Series Wiring” on page 73, for
wiring requirements and “System Edit” on page 45, for details on programming the MS-9200 for annunciator use.

The LDM-32F

J5

J6 J7 J8

The Lamp Drive Module LDM-32F has 32 alarm lamp/LED driver outputs which sink cur­rent to system common (-) on activation. A single positive (+) voltage is required to supply
total operating power for all lamps or LEDs when all drivers are activated. The LDM-32F
provides a separate driver for system trouble and inputs for a local lamp test switch. A
maximum of 16 external control switches may be wired to the LDM-32F. DIP switch SW3
is used to enable or disable the onboard piezo sounder, enable remote switch functions,
select a flashing LED function for new alarms and troubles and other functions. Switch
SW4 is used to configure the module to annunciate 32 alarms or 16 alarms and 16 troubles.
A green On Line LED flashes to indicate ongoing communications with the host FACP.
One LDM-32F supports up to three LDM-E32F modules. The LDM-32F is supplied with

J4

J1

KEYSWITCH

SWITCH
MATRIX

SW1

SW2

SW3

SW4

4
3
2
1

7
6
5
4
3
2
1

J11

TB2

TB1

ON LINE

LAMP
POWER

J10

J9

four standoffs and screws for mounting to a CHS-4L chassis or custom backbox.

The LDM-E32F

Each LDM-E32F expander module provides 32 additional lamp/LED driver outputs from
J5, J6, J7 and J8. The expander module has a slide switch, SW4, for selecting alarm only
or alarm and trouble annunciation and an input for a local lamp test switch. In alarm only
mode, use only one LDM-32F and one LDM-E32F for a maximum of 56 alarm indicators
and 8 system status indicators. In alarm/trouble mode, use one LDM-32F and three LDM­E32Fs for a maximum of 56 alarm indicators, 56 trouble indicators, 16 status indicators

J6

J5

OUTPUTS J7

J4

SWITCH
MATRIX

J1

SW4

J8

J10

J2

and 64 optional control switch inputs. Multiple sets of LDM-32Fs with LDM-E32F
expanders increase the system annunciation capabilities beyond 56 zones or points. This is
possible by various settings of address switches SW1 and SW2 on the LDM-32F (refer to
Appendices). Each LDM-E32F is supplied with a 26-conductor expander ribbon cable,
four standoffs and screws.

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Accessories

1.7.5 FCPS-24F/E Remote Field Charger Power Supply for System Power Expansion

The FCPS-24F/E is a compact, remote power supply with battery charger. This remote power supply consists of a fil­tered 24 VDC output that may be configured to drive up to four Notification Appliance Circuits [four Style Y (Class
B) or two Style Z (Class A) and two Style Y (Class B)]. Alternately, the four Notification Appliance Circuits may be
used as auxiliary filtered power configured for resettable or nonresettable operation.

The FCPS-24F/E may be used in a number of different applications. It may be used as a remotely-mounted power
supply and battery charger powering up to four, coded or noncoded, Notification Appliance Circuits. Alternately, any
or all of these circuits may be used as 24 VDC output circuits capable of powering 4-wire smoke detectors or any
device that requires filtered power. These circuits may be configured as resettable or nonresettable outputs to expand
FACP auxiliary system power.

Style Y/Style Z Notification Appliance

Notification Appliance
Circuit Control Input #1
(from FACP)

Notification Appliance
Circuit Control Input #2
(from FACP)

Circuit or 24 VDC Output #1

Style Y Notification Appliance
Circuit or 24 VDC Output #2

Style Y/Style Z Notification Appliance
Circuit or 24 VDC Output #3

Style Y Notification Appliance
Circuit or 24 VDC Output #4

AC Power

Specific
Application
Powe r

FCPS Trouble
Contact Output

Battery Charger

One of the most common applications for the FCPS-24F/E remote power supply utilizes the NAC expander mode. In
this application, one or two NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits) are connected from the main control panel NAC
output(s) to the remote power supply Control Input circuits. When these Control Input circuits activate (due to
reverse polarity of the NAC output), the power supply will activate its corresponding outputs. NAC Control Input #1
controls power supply output circuits #1 and #2. NAC Control Input #2 controls output circuits #3 and #4.

During the inactive state, the remote power supply supervises its NAC field wiring for short and open circuits. If a
fault is detected, the supply will enter a trouble condition and illuminate the corresponding NAC trouble LED (Out­put Circuits 1-4). However, once the NACs are activated, the supervision is disabled and the circuits are no longer
supervised. Supervision of other power supply faults such as low battery, earth fault, AC loss and battery charger
failure will continue and may be monitored via the independent trouble relay contact.

If a specific application requires that all four outputs activate at the same time, only one NAC control input from the
FACP is necessary. For this application, the NAC from the FACP is wired into NAC Control Input #1 of the remote
supply and then a pair of wires are connected from NAC Control Output #1 to NAC Control Input #2. Refer to the
FCPS-24F/E Installation, Operation and Application Manual for a complete description and examples of applica­tions.

A CMF-300 Control Module, which can be located up to 10,000 feet (3,000 m) from the FACP, may be used to acti­vate the FCPS power supply. The Control Module can be powered from the FCPS auxiliary 24 VDC power output
(TB3 Terminals 8 & 9) and supervised by an EOL relay.

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Installation

CHAPTER 2 Installation

Carefully unpack the system and check for shipping damage. Mount the cabinet in a clean, dry, vibration-free area
where extreme temperatures are not encountered. The area should be readily accessible with sufficient room to easily
install and maintain the panel. Locate the top of the cabinet approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) above the floor with the
hinge mounting on the left. Determine the number of conductors required for the devices to be installed. Sufficient
knockouts are provided for wiring convenience. Select the appropriate knockout(s) and pull the required conductors
into the box. All wiring should be in accordance with the National and/or Local codes for fire alarm systems.

FIGURE 2-1:

MS-9200 Cabinet Dimensions

To rem ove
entire
knockout,
strike here.

To rem ove
inner
knockout,
strike here.

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Backbox Mounting

2.1 Backbox Mounting

Remove the main PC board assembly by unscrewing the four screws in the corners of the board. Two stand-

1.

offs support the board in the center. Set the board aside in a safe, clean place. Avoid static discharge which
may damage the board.

Mark and predrill holes for the top two keyhole mounting bolts using the dimensions shown.

2.

Install two upper fasteners in the wall with the screw heads protruding.

3.

Using the upper 'keyholes', mount the backbox over the two screws.

4.

Mark and drill the lower two holes.

5.

Secure backbox by installing the remaining fasteners. Tighten all screws.

6.

When the location is dry and free of construction dust, reinstall the main PC board.

7.

FIGURE 2-2:

MS-9200 Cabinet Mounting

(3.81 cm)

1.50“

4.445 cm

1.75“

2.00"

(5.08 cm)

2.00"

2.00" 2.00" 2.00" 2.00"

4.445 cm

1.75“

Back

of

Box

(3.81 cm)

1.50“

1.62“
(4.115 cm)

Back

1.62“
(4.115 cm)

1.50“

(3.81 cm)

Box

of

(3.81 cm)

(3.14 cm)

Hinges

(3.81 cm)

1.50“

1.235"

11.062"
(28.10 cm)

4.6“
(11.68 cm)

Hinge

1.50“

1.58“

1.75“

(4.445 cm)

14.5"

11.5"

11.5“

Back of Box

(36.83 cm)

(29.21 cm)

(29.21 cm)

(42.926 cm)

1.75“

(4.445 cm)

16.9“”

4.5“

(11.43 cm)

(3.81 cm)

1.50“

(4.115 cm)

Back

of

Box

1.62“

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Power

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2.2 Power

WARN IN G: Several different sources of power can be connected to this panel. Disconnect all sources of power

!

before servicing. The panel and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules
or interconnecting cables while this unit is energized.

UTION!

2.2.1 AC Power and Earth Ground Connections

VOLTAGE

Primary power required for this panel is 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.3 amperes for

TRANSFOR

J19

the MS-9200(C) or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 amperes for the MS-9200E.
Overcurrent protection for this circuit must comply with Article 760 of the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and/or local codes. Use #14 AWG (2.00

2

mm

) or larger wire with 600 volt insulation rating.

In order to comply with Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC for European
Communities (EU Requirements), a ferrite bead P/N 29085, must be installed

EARTH

NEUT

HOT

TB8

CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE

JP1

on the Mains for RF filtering. Refer to Document #50404 for details.

Connect a wire from the labeled ground stud in the back box to a known solid earth ground. This connection is vital
for maintaining the control panel's immunity to unwanted transients generated by lightning and electrostatic
discharge.

2.2.2 Battery Power

Observe polarity when connecting the battery. Connect the battery cable to J3 on the MS-9200 main circuit board
using the plug-in connector provided. See “Power Supply Calculations” on page 61, for calculation of the correct
battery rating.

WARN IN G: Battery contains sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes and can destroy fab-

!

rics. If contact is made with sulfuric acid, immediately flush the skin or eyes with water for 15 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention.

- +

BATTERY

J3

G

2.2.3 DC Power Output Connections

All DC power outputs are power-limited.

FIGURE 2-3:

Power-limited Nonregulated
Special Purpose Power

2.5 amps, 24 VDC power for
Notification Appliance Circuits.
TB4 Terminal 1(+) and 2(-).

Note: This power is unsuitable
for EIA-485 annunciation

DC Power Outputs

Power-limited
Nonresettable Power

300 mA, 24 VDC nominal filtered,
nonresettable power can be drawn
from TB4 Terminals 3(+) and 4(-).

+ - + - + -

1 2 3 4 5 6

Power-limited
Resettable Power

300 mA, 24 VDC nominal filtered,
resettable power can be drawn
from TB4 Terminals 5(+) and 6(-).

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Standard Relays

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2.3 Standard Relays

The MS-9200 provides a set of Form-C alarm and Form-C trouble contacts rated for 2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive).
The panel also provides a Form-A supervisory contact rated for 2.0 amps @ 30 VDC (resistive). Refer to Figure 2-7
on page 27 for UL power-limited wiring requirements.

Note that relay connections may be power-limited or nonpower-limited, provided that 0.25" spacing is maintained
between conductors of power-limited and nonpower-limited circuits.

FIGURE 2-4:

TB3

Relay Connections

SUPV

NO C NO NC C NO NC C

ALARM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TROUBLE

If using both power-limited and
nonpower-limited circuits,
leave one unused terminal
between power-limited and
nonpower-limited circuits.

Powe r
Limited

Note: If relays are used as power-limited circuits,
paste supplied label to terminal block to indicate
use of power-limited wiring.

Powe r
Limited

2.4 Notification Appliance Circuits

The MS-9200 provides two Notification Appliance (bell) Circuits configurable for Style Y or Style Z. Each circuit is
capable of 2.5 amps of current. Total current drawn from these as well as other DC power outputs cannot exceed 6.0
amps. Use UL listed 24 volt notification appliances only. Circuits are supervised and power-limited. Refer to the
Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document for a listing of compatible notification appliances. The two NACs (Notifi­cation Appliance Circuits) located on the main circuit board may be expanded via the Fire•Lite FCPS-24F/E Field
Charger/Power Supply.

FIGURE 2-5:

Note: Notification Appliance
Circuit polarity shown in

state.

alarm

NAC Connections

Style Z Notification Appliance Circuit
(supervised and power-limited)

B+ A+ A- B-

T

+ -

+

Polarized Bell

Polarized Strobe

Polarized Horn

B
2

B+ A+ A- B-

T
B
1

Style Y Notification Appliance Circuit (supervised and
power-limited - 4.7K ohm, ½ watt P/N 71252 UL listed)

+ -

Polarized Bell

Polarized Horn

+

Polarized Horn

+

Dummy Load all unused circuits

2.5 Annunciator and PC/Printer Circuits

Connectors are provided for Terminal Mode and ACS Mode annunciators as well as a Personal Computer for
programming or a printer for hardcopy printouts of system information. Note that the TB7 Out and In polarities are
used for connection to a Terminal Mode annunciator. Refer to page 35 for information on PC/Printer wiring.

Annunciator and PC/Printer Interface

PC/PRINTER TERM CO MM

OUT+ IN+ O U T- IN -

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B
7

1 COMM 2

T
B
5

+ -

ACS

EIA-485 connection for ACS Mode annunciator
Refer to “UDACT-F Universal Digital Alarm Com
municator/Transmitter” on page 29, or appropri­ate annunciator manual for information on
wiring.

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FIGURE 2-6:

EIA-232 connection for PC/Printer or EIA-485
connection for Terminal Mode annunciator.
Configure Switch SW3 on main circuit board
for appropriate connection. Refer to “Printer/
PC and Terminal Mode Annunciator Inter­face” on page 35, or appropriate annunciator
manual for information on wiring.

UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements

2.6 UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements

Power-limited and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. All power-limited circuit
wiring must remain at least 0.25" (6.35 mm) away from any nonpower-limited circuit wiring. Furthermore, all
power-limited circuit wiring and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must enter and exit the cabinet through different
knockouts and/or conduits. A typical wiring diagram for the MS-9200 is shown in Figure 2-7.

FIGURE 2-7:

Typical UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements

Power-limited Circuits

TRANSFORMER 1

HIGH VOLTAGE

TRANSFORMER 2

TB8

J17

CAUTION!

J19

CAUTION
HIG H VO LTAGE

24V NONRS 24V RST B ELL 2 POWER

24V UNREG

+ - + - + -

T
B
4

JP1

- +

BATTERY

Grounding Stud

Nonpower-limited Circuits

BELL 1 POWER

B+ A+ A- B- B+ A+ A- B-

T
B
2

J3

GNDFAULT

SUPV ALARM TROUB LE PC/PRINTER TERM COMM

NO C NO NC C NO NC C

T
B
1

SW1

T
B
3

JP3

JP4

RS-232

DISABLE

GND FAULT

OUT+ IN+ OUT- IN-

SW3

PC/PRINTER

Power-limited Circuits

SHIELD SLC SLC

ACS

1 COMM 2

A B B+ A+ B- A-

T

T

B

B

7

5

T
B
6

Power-limited Circuits

C
NC

NO

C
NC

NO

C

J16

SW2

J6

TROUBLE

RS-485

TERM. MODE

NC

C
NC

C
NC

C
NC

C
NC

C
NC

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Nonpower-limited Circuits

AC Power

RTM-8F UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements

Nonpower-limited and power-limited wiring must have a
minimum distance of 0.25" wire-to-wire. If this module is used to
drive nonpower-limited and power-limited circuits, follow the
instructions below:

Skip a set of dry contacts to maintain the 0.25" required

1.

space between power-limited and nonpower-limited
circuits.

If this module is needed to drive power-limited and

2.

nonpower-limited relays that are next to each other, make
no connection to the Normally Open contact which sepa­rates the two groups of relays. Refer to the typical wiring
diagram to the right.

Refer to Figure 2-16, “RTM-8F Relay Transmitter Module,” on
page 34, for additional information on the RTM-8F.

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Power-limited Circuit

Power-limited Circuit

Power-limited Circuit

Power-limited Circuit

No connection

Nonpower-limited Circuit

Nonpower-limited Circuit

Nonpower-limited Circuit

Nonpower-limited Circuit

Nonpower-limited Circuit

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Wiring the Signaling Line Circuit

2.7 Wiring the Signaling Line Circuit

The MS-9200 communicates with addressable initiating, monitor and control devices through a Signaling Line Cir­cuit (SLC) loop, which can be wired to meet NFPA requirements for Style 4, Style 6 or Style 7.

2.7.1 Device Capacity

The capacity of the MS-9200 includes up to 99 addressable detectors and an additional combination of up to 99
addressable pull stations, control modules and monitor modules. Note: Refer to the installation drawings supplied
with each loop device for rating and specifications.

2.7.2 Surge Suppression

Surge protection for the SLC may be provided by using one of the UL listed compatible surge suppressors listed in
the Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document. The SLC is allowed to leave the building only with the use of a UL

listed surge suppressor.

2.7.3 Installation

For information on installing devices on the SLC, refer to the SLC Wiring Manual.

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