GE
Security
R Series Remote Annunciators
and Expander Installation and
Operation Guide
P/N 3100969 • REV 1.0 • ISS 15JUL08
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Content
Introduction to the R Series 1
Installation features and controls 1
Installing annunciators and expanders 3
Wiring diagrams 6
Troubleshooting 8
Specifications 9
Operating the LCD models 10
Operating the LED models 12
Reading LCD displays 14
System Normal screen 14
Event Message screen 14
Details screen 15
Entering a password 16
Message priorities 17
Index 19
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide i
Introduction to the R Series
The R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander provide remote
annunciation for fire alarm systems. The annunciators offer LCD or
LED annunciation, and can include common controls. The expander
uses LEDs.
The R Series includes three annunciator models and one expander
model. One or two expanders can be connected to any of the
annunciator models. Figure 1 shows the four models in the R Series.
Table 1 lists the features of each model. Table 2 is a complete list of
all models and accessories in the series.
Figure 1: Models in the R Series
RLCD
RLED-C
Table 1: Features of the models
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
RLCD-C
RLED24
Model LCD
RLCD, RLCD-R, RLCDF Yes No No Yes Yes
RLCD-C, RLCD-CR, RLCD-CF Yes No Yes Yes Yes
RLED-C, RLED-CR, RLED-CF No 16 pairs Yes Yes Yes
RLED24, RLED24R No 24 pairs No No No
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 1
Display
Zone
LEDs
Common
controls
System
LEDs
Buzzer
Introduction to the R Series
The annunciators and expanders can be mounted on a standard 4inch square electrical box, using the included mounting ring. They
can also be surface mounted in locking steel enclosures.
The annunciators communicate with the FACP on the RS-485 data
riser. This can be configured for Class A or Class B communication.
The annunciators do not provide ground fault isolation.
The annunciators are stand-alone units that can be powered by the
FACP or by an approved power supply.
Models with common controls can use a separate, remote key
switch to enable or disable the common controls.
Table 2: R Series models and accessories
Model number Description
RLCD Remote Annunciator: LCD text annunciator
without common controls. English.
RLCD-R Remote Annunciator: LCD text annunciator
without common controls. English. Red.
RLCDF Remote Annunciator: LCD text annunciator
without common controls. French.
RLCD-C Remote Annunciator:LCD text annunciator
with common controls. English.
RLCD-CR Remote Annunciator:LCD text annunciator
with common controls. English. Red.
RLCD-CF Remote Annunciator:LCD text annunciator
with common controls. French.
RLED-C Remote Annunciator: 16-pair LED zone
annunciator with common controls.
English.
RLED-CR Remote Annunciator: 16-pair LED zone
annunciator with common controls.
English. Red.
RLED-CF Remote Annunciator: 16-pair LED zone
annunciator with common controls. French.
RLED24 Remote Expander: 24-pair LED zone
expander with expander cable and zone
card insert.
RLED24R Remote Expander: 24-pair LED zone
expander with expander cable and zone
card insert. Red.
Model number Description
RA-ENC1 One-position enclosure for Remote
RA-ENC2 Two-position enclosure for Remote
RA-ENC3 Three-position enclosure for Remote
RKEY Remote key switch on plate for enabling or
RA-LED16ZC Zone card insert for RLED-C, RLED-CR, and
RA-LED24ZC Zone card insert for RLED24, RLED24R.
Part number Description
27193-16 Electrical box, surface mount, white, single-
7300073 24-inch expander cable assembly, includes
7120313-01 12-inch expander cable (cable only).
7120313-02 24-inch expander cable (cable only).
Annunciator.
Annunciator and one Remote Expander,
including one interconnection cable.
Annunciator and two Remote Expanders,
including two interconnection cables.
disabling common controls (Lock/Unlock).
RLED-CF.
gang.
cable and hardware.
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(-)
(+)
)
)
)
)
Installation features and controls
Figure 2: Annunciator rear view showing terminals and controls
Mounting slot
DIP switch
CH1 (+) IN
CH1 (-) IN
CH1 (+) OUT
RS-485 riser terminals
Power terminals
Communication LEDs
TX RX
Figure 3: Expander rear view showing terminals
Mounting slot
CH1 (-) OUT
CH2 (+) IN
CH2 (-) IN
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 (-) OUT
24V (+) IN
24V (-) IN
24V (+) OUT
24V (-) OUT
N/C
V (-
V (+
F
E
D
C
B
A
Remote key switch terminals
OUT
Expander cable terminals
V (-
V (+
F
E
OUT
D
C
B
A
Expander cable terminals
V (-)
V (+)
F
E
IN
D
C
B
A
Table 3: DIP switch settings
Switch Description and values
S1 to S5 Network address. The annunciator network address (in binary).
The factory setting is for address 2. See Table 4 for examples.
S6 Network baud rate.
OFF = 9600 baud (factory default setting)
ON = 38,400 baud
S7 to S8 Not used
Expander cable terminals
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Installation features and controls
Table 4: Examples of DIP switch address settings
Address Settings Address
ON
1
12345678
ON
2
12345678
ON
3
12345678
ON
4
12345678
5
6
7
8
Settings
ON
12345678
ON
12345678
ON
12345678
ON
12345678
2 R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide
Installing annunciators and expanders
Installing annunciators and expanders
For correct operation, the annunciator must be configured with a
unique network address, must have the correct baud rate setting,
and must be in communication with the FACP.
If you are installing a Remote Annunciator and Remote Expanders in
enclosures RA-ENC2 or RA-ENC3, you must install the expanders
first. Refer to the installation sheets for the enclosures for the
correct sequence of steps.
If you are installing Remote Annunciators and Remote Expanders
using separate electrical boxes, the wire runs between the boxes
must be enclosed in conduit.
If you are installing a remote key switch, the switch must be located
within the enclosure, or within 20 feet (6.1 m) of the enclosure with
the cabling installed in conduit.
To install an annunciator:
1. Secure the mounting ring to the electrical box, as shown in
Figure 4.
2. Use the DIP switch to set the correct network address and baud
rate. See Table 3 for DIP switch settings.
3. Connect the RS-485 riser to the appropriate annunciator
terminals, as per Figure 5 (Class A) or Figure 6 (Class B).
Tip: Leave enough wire to remove and position the annunciator
when setting the DIP switch.
4. Attach the expander cable to the annunciator, if applicable. See
Figure 7.
5. Attach the remote key switch wiring to the annunciator, if
applicable. See Figure 8.
6. Tilt the annunciator up and slide the mounting slot onto the
onto the top flange of the mounting ring.
7. Tilt the annunciator down and push the bottom of the
annunciator over the stud-nut, as shown in Figure 4.
8. Secure the bottom of the annunciator to the mounting ring
using the captive screw.
9. Cover the screw hole with the product label plate.
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 3
Installing annunciators and expanders
To install an expander:
1. Complete and insert the zone card (labeling sheet) into the
expander.
2. Secure the mounting ring to the electrical box, as shown in
Figure 4.
3. Connect the expander cable to the expander. Attach an
expander cable for interconnection to a second expander, if
applicable. See Figure 7.
4. Tilt the expander up and slide the mounting slot onto the top
flange of the mounting ring.
5. Tilt the expander down and push the bottom of the annunciator
over the stud-nut, as shown in Figure 4.
6. Secure the bottom of the annunciator to the mounting ring
using the captive screw.
7. Cover the screw hole with the product label plate.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for a second expander, if applicable.
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Installing annunciators and expanders
Figure 4: Installing the mounting ring, annunciator, and expander
RS-485 RISER
ANNUNCIATOR
EXPANDER CABLE
EXPANDER
MOUNTING RING ELECTRICAL BOX
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 5
Wiring diagrams
Wiring diagrams
All wiring is supervised and power-limited, unless otherwise noted.
Figure 5: Class A wiring
FACP
RS-485
CH1 +
CH1 –
CH2 +
CH2 –
LISTED 24 VDC
SUPPLY
24 VDC +
24 VDC –
Figure 6: Class B wiring
FACP
RS-485
CH1 +
CH1 –
LISTED 24 VDC
SUPPLY
24 VDC +
24 VDC –
Annunciator
CH1 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH2 (+) IN
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 (–) OUT
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
GROUND
Annunciator
CH1 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH2 (+) IN
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 (–) OUT
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
Annunciator
CH1 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH2 (+) IN
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 (–) OUT
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
GROUND
Annunciator
CH1 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH2 (+) IN
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 (–) OUT
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
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GROUND
GROUND
Wiring diagrams
Figure 7: Expander wiring
Annunciator
OUT
V ( )–
V (+)
F
E
D
C
B
A
Figure 8: Remote key switch wiring
Annunciator
KEYSWITCH ( )–
KEYSWITCH (+)
First Expander
IN
V ( )–
V (+)
F
E
D
C
B
A
V ( )–
V (+)
OUT
F
E
D
C
B
A
RKey
TB1-1
TB1-2
Note: Remote key switch wiring is not supervised. The key switch
must be located within 20 feet (6.1 m) of the annunciator and
installed in conduit.
Second Expander
IN
V ( )–
V (+)
F
E
D
C
B
A
OUT
V ( )–
V (+)
F
E
D
C
B
A
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 7
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
When an R Series annunciator is operating correctly, the Trouble
LED follows the panel’s Trouble LED. Annunciators with LCD displays
show the same trouble messages as the panel. See the topic
“Reading LCD displays“ on page 14 for details about message
displays.
The following table summarizes symptoms and solutions for
common installation and operation problems.
Table 5: R Series troubleshooting
Problem Cause
Panel detail display: Annunciator 000 Communication Fault Communication wiring has an open fault
Communication wiring polarity is reversed
Annunciator has no power
Annunciator address DIP switches are set incorrectly (on the
annunciator shown in the panel message)
Annunciator network baud rate DIP switch is set incorrectly (for
normal operation use 9600 baud)
Annunciator LCD and LEDs are inoperative Annunciator has no power
Annunciator control switches don’t work Remote key switch is in the “locked” or disabled position
Password entry may be required (see “Entering a password“on
page 16)
Lamp test During a lamp test the annunciators with LCDs show the
version of annunciator firmware currently loaded
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Specifications
Specifications
Operating voltage 24 VDC, continuous. Do not use FACP accessory
Standby current RLCD, RLCD-R: 98 mA
Alarm current RLCD, RLCD-R: 113 mA
RS-485 communications Class A or Class B, 9600 baud
Data wiring 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm) twisted pair (6
Remote key switch circuit 5 VDC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
Ground fault impedance 0 Ω
Power wiring 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq. mm)
Display area 4 lines of 20 characters each
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5-5/8 x 8-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. (14.3 x 21.4 x 3.8 cm)
Mounting North American 4-inch square electrical box or
Operating environment Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
power outputs that are interrupted when the panel
is reset. Supply must be UL/ULC Listed for use with
fire protective signaling systems and have a rating
designation of Regulated 24 DC or Regulated 24
FWR.
RLCDF: 98 mA
RLCD-C, RLCD-CR: 99 mA
RLCD-CF: 99 mA
RLED-C, RLED-CR: 28 mA
RLED-CF: 28 mA
RLED24, RLED24R: 6 mA
RLCDF: 113 mA
RLCD-C, RLCD-CR: 115 mA
RLCD-CF: 115 mA
RLED-C, RLED-CR: 62 mA
RLED-CF: 62 mA
RLED24, RLED24R: 34 mA
twists per foot minimum). Maximum wire run is
4,000 ft. (1,219 m)
listed enclosure (see Error! Not a valid result for
table.)
Humidity: 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90°F
(32°C)
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 9
Operating the LCD models
Operating the LCD models
Figure 9: Controls and indicators for: RLCD, RLCD-R, RLCDF
1
2
3
4
Figure 10: Controls and indicators for: RLCD-C, RLCD-CR, RLCD-CF
1
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
2
3
4
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Lamp Test
15
Operating the LCD models
Table 6: Controls and indicators for the RLCD, RLCD-R, RLCDF, RLCD-C, RLCD-CR, and RLCD-CF
No. Item Description
1 LCD display Displays system status, event messages, and event message details
2 Up cursor button Scrolls up through the messages in the event message queue. Scrolls up
through characters for password entry.
3 Down cursor button Scrolls down through the messages in the event message queue. Scrolls down
through characters for password entry.
4 Enter button Displays message details for the current message. Enters the password
5 Power LED Green LED that indicates the annunciator is energized
6 Fire Alarm LED Red LED that indicates an active fire alarm state (flashing = new fire alarm
7 Supervisory LED Yellow LED that indicates an active supervisory state (flashing = new supervisory
8 Ground Fault LED Yellow LED that indicates a ground fault somewhere in the system
9 Trouble LED Yellow LED that indicates an active trouble state (flashing = new trouble event,
10 Controls Enabled LED Yellow LED that indicates the controls in that group are enabled at the
11 Ack/Silence LED-button Silences the panel buzzer and acknowledges all current events. The LED next to
12 Reset LED-button Restores the system to the normal state, provided that no inputs are latched in
13 Signal Silence LED-button Turns off (silences) all active audible and common alarm output devices, and if
14 Drill LED-button Turns on all audible and common alarm output devices, and if configured, all
15 Lamp Test LED-button Turns on all LEDs and displays a test pattern on the LCD. The test runs for ten
character selected.
event, steady = all current fire alarm events have been acknowledged)
event, steady = all current supervisory events have been acknowledged)
steady = all current trouble events have been acknowledged)
annunciator. Enabling the controls requires the level 2 password or the enable
controls key.
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password or the
enable controls key to operate.
the active state. The LED next to the button indicates the reset function is active.
Requires the level 2 password or enable controls key to operate.
configured, all visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back on.
The LED next to the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2
password or the enable controls key to operate.
visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back off. The LED next to
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password to
operate.
note they’ve got to press and hold for 2 seconds before this takes effect
seconds. The LED next to the button indicates the lamp test is running.
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Operating the LED models
Operating the LED models
Figure 11: Controls and indicators for: RLED-C, RLED-CR, RLED-CF
1
2
3
4
Figure 12: Controls and indicators for the RLED24 and RLED24R
1
2
3
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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4
Operating the LED models
Table 7: Controls and indicators for the RLED-C, RLED-CR, RLED-CF, RLED24, and RLED24R
No. Item Description
1 Active LED Red LED that indicates the zone or device is in the alarm state
2 Trouble LED Yellow LED that indicates the zone or device is in the trouble state
3 Zone description label Zone or device description
4 Supervisory zones The last four zones can be configured as alarm or supervisory. For these zones,
the top LED is a red/yellow bicolor LED. Red = fire alarm event. Yellow =
supervisory or monitor event.
5 Power LED Green LED that indicates the annunciator is energized
6 Fire Alarm LED Red LED that indicates an active fire alarm state (flashing = new fire alarm
7 Supervisory LED Yellow LED that indicates an active supervisory state (flashing = new supervisory
8 Ground Fault LED Yellow LED that indicates a ground fault somewhere in the system
9 Trouble LED Yellow LED that indicates an active trouble state (flashing = new trouble event,
10 Controls Enabled LED Yellow LED that indicates the controls in that group are enabled at the
11 Ack/Silence LED-button Silences the panel buzzer and acknowledges all current events. The LED next to
12 Reset LED-button Restores the system to the normal state, provided that no inputs are latched in
13 Signal Silence LED-button Turns off (silences) all active audible and common alarm output devices, and if
14 Drill LED-button Turns on all audible and common alarm output devices, and if configured, all
15 Lamp Test LED-button Turns on all LEDs and displays a test pattern on the LCD. The test runs for ten
event, steady = all current fire alarm events have been acknowledged)
event, steady = all current supervisory events have been acknowledged)
steady = all current trouble events have been acknowledged)
annunciator. Enabling the controls requires the level 2 password or the enable
controls key.
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password or the
enable controls key to operate.
the active state. The LED next to
Requires the level 2 password or enable controls key to operate.
configured, all visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back on.
The LED next to the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2
password or the enable controls key to operate.
visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back off. The LED next to
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password to
operate.
note they’ve got to press and hold for 2 seconds before this takes effect
seconds. The LED next to the button indicates the lamp test is running.
the button indicates the reset function is active.
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Reading LCD displays
Reading LCD displays
In addition to the system status LEDs, two annunciator models
include an LCD display that can show the system status, event
messages, or event message details. The display can also be used to
enter a password that enables the common control buttons.
System Normal screen
The LCD display shows the System Normal screen when the control
panel is in the normal (quiescent) state.
HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YY
Your Building
System is Normal
1
2
1 Time and date: The system time in 24-hour format and the system
date in MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY format, depending on the market
place.
2 Banner lines: Your facility name (if programmed) and the message
“System Normal.”
Event Message screen
The LCD display shows the Event Message screen when the control
panel enters the fire alarm, supervisory, monitor, trouble,
disablement, or test state. Use the up and down cursor buttons to
scroll through the messages in the queue.
HH:MM:SS AXXX DXXX
NNN SSSSSSSSSS RRR
MESSAGE LINE 1 XXXXX
MESSAGE LINE 2 XXXXX
1
2
3
1 Time and points: The system time in 24-hour format, the number
of active points (Annn), and the number of disabled points (Dnnn)
currently in the system.
2 Event status: The event number (NNN), the event type
(SSSSSSSSSS), and the event status (RRR). The event number is the
position of the event in the queue. The event type is alarm,
supervisory, trouble, or monitor. The event status is “Act” for active,
or “Rst” for restored.
3. Event message: The first and second lines of the event message.
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Reading LCD displays
Example screen
13:47:00 A003 D000
001 ZONE ALARM ACT
East Wing Hallway
South Entrance
Details screen
Pressing the Enter button while an event message is selected
displays the Details screen. The system displays this screen as long
as you are pressing the Enter button or using the up and down
cursor buttons. The system returns to the Event Message screen
after approximately 20 seconds of inactivity. You can also toggle
between the Event Message and Details screens by pressing and
releasing the Enter button.
DETAILS
∨∧
P:XX C:XX D:XXX
DEVICE MESSAGE LINE1
DEVICE MESSAGE LINE2
1
2
3
The Details screen provides details about the zone or device that
generated the selected event message. If the selected event
message is for a zone, the Details display screen shows which
devices in the zone are active.
1 Scrolling symbols: The symbols at the right of the screen title line
show whether there are more detail messages before or after the
current message. Use the up and down cursor buttons to scroll
through the detail messages or devices in the zone. The up or down
symbols disappear when you reach the start or end of the list (or
when there are no off-normal devices).
2 Device address: The panel (P), card (C), and device number (D) that
constitute the complete device address for the device generating
the event message.
3 Device message lines: If programmed, the device message for the
device that generated the event message. This is usually a location
description.
Example
DETAILS
P:01 C:01 D:001
East Wing Hallway
South Entrance
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∨
Entering a password
Entering a password
When the Controls Enabled LED is off, you need to enter your level 2
password to enable the controls. When you press any of the control
buttons, the system displays the Enter Password screen.
ENTER PASSWORD
?---
SCROLL=+/-NUMBER
ENTER =NEXT DIGIT
1
2
3
1 Title line: This is constant text.
2 Password: You use the up and down cursor buttons to scroll
through the digits in each position of the password. Each number
appears on this line, but is masked as soon as you press the Enter
button.
3. Instruction lines: These lines prompt you to press the up and
down cursor buttons to select a number, or the Enter button to
select a number and move to the next position.
To enter a password:
1. Press any of the control buttons.
The system displays the Enter Password screen, with the cursor
in the first position of the four-digit password field.
2. Press the up or down cursor button to scroll through the
numbers until the correct number appears.
3. Press the Enter button to enter that number and move to the
next position.
When you press Enter, the system masks the number you just
entered with an asterisk.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’ve entered all four digits of the
password.
If you make a mistake, pressing Enter before filling all four positions
will cancel the operation, and return you to the System Normal
screen. If you enter an invalid password, the system displays an
error message and returns you to the Enter Password screen.
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Message priorities
Message priorities
Event messages are stored in a single list or queue. Within the
queue they are sorted into priority according to the event type and
the order of event occurrence. The priority of event types is shown in
the following lists.
US market place
1. Fire alarm events
2. Supervisory events and Trouble events
3. Other (monitor) events
Canadian market place
1. Fire alarm events
2. Supervisory events
3. Trouble events
4. Other (monitor) events
European market place
1. Fire alarm events
2. Supervisory events
3. Trouble events
4. Other (monitor) events
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Index
A
accessories available, 2
Ack/Silence LED-button, 11, 13
Act, 14
Active LED, 13
active points, 14
alarm current, 9
annunciators
features, 1
installation, 3, 5
models, 1
models and accessories, 2
rear view, 1
arrows, 15
B
banner lines, 14
baud rate, 1, 3
C
C:XX, 15
card address, 15
Class A, 2, 6
Class B, 2, 6
common controls, 2
communication
baud rate, 1
FACP, 2
LEDs, 1
configuration, 1
contrast adjustment, 1
controls
common, 2
configuration, 1
passwords, 16
RLCD, 10
RLCD-C, 10
RLCD-CF, 10
RLCD-CR, 10
RLCDF, 10
RLCD-R, 10
RLED24, 12
RLED24R, 12
RLED-C, 12
RLED-CF, 12
RLED-CR, 12
Controls Enabled LED, 11, 13, 16
current, 9
D
D:XXX, 15
data wiring, 9
date, 14
description labels, 13
Details screen, 15
device
address, 15
description, 13
message, 15
dimensions, 9
DIP switch, 1, 3
disabled points, 14
down cursor button, 11
Drill LED-button, 11, 13
E
electrical boxes, 2, 5, 9
enclosures, 2, 3
Enter button, 11
Enter Password screen, 16
entering passwords, 16
event message priorities, 17
Event Message screen, 14
event messages, 15
events, 14
expanders
cable terminals, 1
cables, 3, 4
features, 1
installation, 3, 4, 5
models and accessories, 2
rear view, 1
wiring diagrams, 7
F
fire alarm events, 17
Fire Alarm LED, 11, 13
G
ground fault isolation, 2
Ground Fault LED, 11, 13
H
humidity, 9
I
indicators
RLCD, 10
RLCD-C, 10
RLCD-CF, 10
RLCD-CR, 10
RLCDF, 10
RLCD-R, 10
RLED24, 12
RLED24R, 12
RLED-C, 12
RLED-CF, 12
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Index
indicators (continued)
RLED-CR, 12
installation, 3
L
Lamp Test LED-button, 11, 13
LCD display
A999, 14
Act, 14
active points, 14
banner lines, 14
C:XX, 15
D:XXX, 15
D999, 14
Details screen, 15
device address, 15
device messages, 15
disabled points, 14
Enter Password screen, 16
event message, 15
Event Message screen, 14
event status, 14
location, 11
location messages, 15
message lines, 14
P:XX, 15
points, 14
reading, 14
Rst, 14
scrolling symbols, 15
System Normal screen, 14
time, 14
time and date, 14
location message, 15
PCD address, 15
Power LED, 11, 13
power supplies, 2
power wiring, 9
priorities, 17
R
remote key switch, 2, 1, 3, 7
Reset LED-button, 11, 13
RLCD controls and indicators, 10
RLCD-C controls and indicators, 10
RLCD-CF controls and indicators, 10
RLCD-CR controls and indicators, 10
RLCDF controls and indicators, 10
RLCD-R controls and indicators, 10
RLED24 controls and indicators, 12
RLED24R controls and indicators, 12
RLED-C controls and indicators, 12
RLED-CF controls and indicators, 12
RLED-CR controls and indicators, 12
RS-485 riser, 2
RS-485 riser terminals, 1
Rst, 14
S
scrolling symbols, 15
Signal Silence LED-button, 11, 13
specifications, 9
standby current, 9
supervisory events, 17
Supervisory LED, 11, 13
supervisory zones, 13
System Normal screen, 14
M
message lines, 14
message priorities, 17
models available, 2
monitor events, 17
mounting, 2, 9
mounting rings, 2, 3, 4, 5
mounting slots, 1
N
network address, 1, 3
O
operating voltage, 9
other events, 17
P
P:XX, 15
panel address, 15
passwords, 16
T
temperature, 9
time, 14
trouble events, 17
Trouble LED, 11, 13
U
up cursor button, 11
W
wire specifications, 9
wiring diagrams, 6
topic, 6, 7
Z
zone card inserts, 2, 4
zone description, 13
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