This installation and operation manual provides information on installing the FA-1000 Series Fire Alarm Control
Panel.
About the FA-1000
Mircom's FA-1000 Fire Alarm Control Units provide a large capacity of supervised Class A or B (Style D or B)
initiating circuits and supervised Class A or B (Style Z or Y) indicating circuits. All circuits are supervised for opens
and ground faults, and indicating circuits are supervised for shorts. Optional modules include additional initiating
and indicating circuits, relay, and polarity reversal and city tie. Flush or surface mountable enclosures can be used
for retrofits and on new installations.
Overall Features:
• Basic unit has eight Class B (Style B) initiating circuits that may be configured as four Class A (Style D) circuits.
These are configurable as Alarm, Verified Alarm, Waterflow Alarm, Sprinkler Alarm, Latching or Non-Latching
Supervisory, or Trouble-Only circuits. There are two LEDs per circuit: one for trouble (amber), and one for
status (red/amber)
• Basic unit has four power limited Class A/B (Style Z/Y) indicating circuits with individual trouble indicators. Each
circuit can be configured as Audible (Silenceable) or Visual (Non-Silenceable). Audibles may be configured as
Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time
• Initiating and indicating circuits may be individually disconnected by a DIP switch (slide switch on "S" Versions
for the U.S.A. market only)
• Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, Two-Stage Operation, One-Man Walk Test
• Subsequent Alarm, Supervisory, and Trouble operation
• Two outputs for four-wire resettable smoke power supply (200 mA each max., 300 mA total max.)
• Auxiliary relay contacts for Common Alarm and Common Supervisory (disconnectable), and a Common
Trouble relay
• RS-485 interface for RA-1000 Series Remote Multiplex Annunciators
• Optional modules for additional initiating, indicating, and relay circuits, and city tie and polarity reversal
signalling
• Easy configuration via pushbuttons and switches
• Extensive transient protection
• Surface mountable enclosures, flush trims available
Controls and Indicators
Eight pushbuttons, 16 common indicators, provision for up to 24 points(expansion chassis adds provision for up to
another 48 points).
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Introduction
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System Components
DISCONNECT
ZONECONFIG.
ALARM1SILENCE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
A.C. LINE
DET. ZONE
DISCONNECT
SIG. ZONE
DISCONNECT
8141
DISCONNECT
ZONE
8181
DISCONNECT
AUXILIARY
ACKNOW-
LEDGE
GENERAL
FIRE
DRILL
SILENCE
BUZZER
SIGNAL
TEST/CONFIG
FAILURE
RESET
SYSTEM
MODE
REMOTE
A.C. ON
LAMP
TEST
TROUBLE
COMMON
FAULT
SUPERVISORY
COMMON
BATTERY
TROUBLE
GROUND
COMMON
ALARM
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Chassis
ECH-1048
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual
ModelDescription
Expander Chassis for up to 48 additional zones /
circuits. DIP switches for individual circuit
disconnection only. For more information see
Appendix C: Module Specifications and Features on
page 57.
ModelDescription
Circuit Adder Modules
MCC-1024-6
(add suffix S for slide
switch model)
initiating circuits, four Style Y or Z indicating circuits,
and a six ampere power supply. For more
information see Appendix C: Module Specifications and Features on page 57.
Same as MCC-1024-6, but with a 12 ampere power
Main Chassis with eight Style B / four Style D
MCC-1024-12
supply. For more information see Appendix C: Module Specifications and Features on page 57.
Same as MCC-1024-6, but with disconnect slide
MCC-1024-6S
switches instead of DIP switches. For the U.S.A.
Market only.
Same as MCC-1024-12, but with disconnect slide
MCC-1024-12S
switches instead of DIP switches. For the U.S.A.
Market only.
ModelsDescription
DM-1008AEight detection circuit modules
SGM-1004AFour signal circuit modules
RM-1008AEight relay circuit modules
Auxiliary Models
PR-300Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module
ModelDescription
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System Components
BB-1024BB-1072
W = 7 1/8"
H = 6 1/2"
D = 3"
BA-117
BA-110
D = 4"
H = 3 3/4"
W = 5 15/16"
BA-124
W = 6 1/2"
H = 5"
D =6 7/8"
BA-140
W = 7 5/8"
H = 6 7/8"
D = 6 3/8"
Figures Not Drawn to Scale
UP TO
32 ZONES
UP TO
80 ZONES
UP TO
128 ZONES
Enclosures
ModelDescription
BB-1024
(add suffix “R” for red
enclosure)
Surface enclosure 24 circuits
Flush Trim Rings
Batteries
BB-1072 (add suffix “R” for
red enclosure)
ModelDescription
FA-UNIV-TRB (add suffix
“R” for red enclosure)
FA-1072TR
(add another suffix R for
red enclosure)
ModelDescription
Surface enclosure 72 circuits
Flush trim ring in Black
Flush trim ring
Remote Annunciators
4
12-volt batteries (2
required for 24 volts)
10 to 40 AH
ModelDescription
RA-1000 SeriesRemote multiplex annunciator panels
FA-1000 Fire Alarm Control Panel Kits
For any other sizes, etc., components are ordered separately.
ModelDescription
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual
FA-1008KA
FA-1008KUA
Expandable kit for the Canadian market. Eight Class B (or four Class A) initiating and four
(Class A or B) indicating circuits, Expandable to 24 circuits, six amp power supply (MCC-10246Main Chassis in a BB-1024 enclosure).
Expandable kit for the U.S.A. market. Eight Class B (or four Class A) initiating and four (Class
A or B) indicating circuits. Expandable to 24 circuits, six amp power supply (MCC-1024-6 main
chassis in a BB-1024R enclosure).
Maximum Number of Circuit Adder Modules that may be Installed
The maximum number of circuit adder modules that may be physically installed in a system is outlined in the table
below.
Main Chassis TypeNumber of Adders
MCC-1024-6(S) or MCC-1024-12(S)Two circuit adder modules of any type.
MCC-1024-6(S) or MCC-1024-12(S) and ECH-1048Eight circuit adder modules of any type.
The "S" Version Chassis have slide switches instead of DIP switches for disconnects. The maximum number of
each circuit adder module type is outlined in the following table.
ModuleDescriptionMaximum
DM-1008A
SGM-1004A
RM-1008A
Eight detection circuit modules (total of 64 initiating circuits
in a system).
Four signal circuit modules (total of 24 initiating circuits in
a system).
Eight relay circuit modules (total of 32 relay circuits in a
system).
764
316
432
Total per
System
Note: Any FA-1000 System may have a PR-300 or UDACT-300A and up to eight (8) Remote Multiplex
Annunciators externally. As good practice, it is recommended that circuit adder modules be installed in
the order of detection modules, followed by signal modules, followed by relay modules.
Note: All systems can carry a maximum of eight adder modules in the combinations permitted above.
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Mechanical Installation and Dimensions
(SIDE VIEW)
BACKBOX
DOOR
BACKBOX
FLUSH TRIM
WALL
SURFACEFLUSH
(SIDE VIEW)
9
4
16
DOOR
WALL
1"
MATERIAL: 18GA (0.048") THICK
COLD ROLLED STEEL
FINISH: PAINTED
“
14.5"
4
.
5
"
11"
26"
1.5"
5.4"
20.5"
3.5"
1"
3.5" is the maximum
depth for semi -flush
mounting usi ng the
flush tr im ring
1" is the minimum depth
above the wall required for
semi- flush mounting usi ng
the flush tr im ring
17"
28.5"
Adhere tr im ring to
wall surface around
FA- 1000 backbox.
PLACE FA-UN IV-TRB TRIM RING OVER BACKBOX
TRIM RING
WALL
WOOD OR
METAL S TUD
BACKBOX
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions
Install the enclosure as shown for the BB-1024 in Figure 1, or for the BB-1072 in Figure 2 on page 7.
Figure 1 BB-1024 Flush or Surface Enclosure Installation and Dimensions
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FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual
(SIDE VIEW)
DOOR
BACKBOX
7-9/16"
BACKBOX
FLUSH TRIM
WALL
SURFACEFLUSH
(SIDE VIEW)
DOOR
FLUSH TRIM
KNOCKOUTS
WALL
BACKBOX
16"
2"
2" TYP.
7/32" DIA.
MOUNTING
HOLE
2" SINGLE
KNOCKOUT
(MODEL FA-156TR)
15"
15"
33"
2" TYP.
MATERIAL:16GA (0.059") THICK
COLD ROLLED STEEL
FINISH:PAINTED
DOOR
1-1/2"
1-1/4"
1-1/8" & 7/8"
22-1/4"
3-1/8"
8-3/4"
10-1/4"
2-1/2"
1-1/2"
7-1/2"
35-1/2"
24-3/4"
33-1/4"
22-13/16"
FLUSH TRIM
Figure 2 BB-1072 Flush or Surface Enclosure Installation and Dimensions
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Mechanical Installation and Dimensions
Main Chassis Installation
1. Install the main chassis in the BB-1024 backbox as shown in Figure 3 below, using the supplied hex-nuts.
2. Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure to prepare them for wiring the modules. Do not run
the wires in-between the modules since this could cause a short circuit.
3. Use a wire tie to group wires for easy identification and neatness.
4. Be sure to connect a solid earth ground (from building system ground / to a cold water pipe) to the chassis
earth ground mounting lug, and to connect the earth ground wire lugs from the main chassis to the ground
screw on the backbox.
Figure 3 Main Chassis Installation
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FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual
MAIN CHASSIS
EARTH GROUND LUG
BACKBOX
#8-32 HEXNUTS (4X)
#8 x 1/4" TYPE `B' SCREW
DISCONNECT
ZONECONFIG.
ALARM1SILENCE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
A.C. LINE
DET. ZONE
DISCONNECT
SIG. ZONE
DISCONNECT
8141
DISCONNECT
ZONE
8181
DISCONNECT
AUXILIARY
ACKNOW-
LEDGE
GENERAL
FIRE
DRILL
SILENCE
BUZZER
SIGNAL
TEST/CONFIG
FAILURE
RESET
SYSTEM
MODE
REMOTE
A.C. ON
LAMP
TEST
TROUBLE
COMMON
FAULT
SUPERVISORY
COMMON
BATTERY
TROUBLE
GROUND
COMMON
ALARM
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EXPANDER CHASSIS
#8-32 HEXNUTS (4X)
Main and Expander Chassis Installation
1. Install the main and expander chassis into the BB-1072 enclosure, as shown in Figure 4, using the supplied
hex-nuts.
2. Group the incoming wires through the top of the enclosure to prepare them for wiring the modules. Do not run
the wires in-between the modules since this could cause a short circuit.
3. Use a wire tie to group wires for easy identification and neatness.
Be sure to connect a solid earth ground (from building system ground / to a cold water pipe) to the chassis earth
ground mounting lug, and to connect the earth ground wire lugs from both the main chassis and the expander
chassis to the ground screw on the backbox.
Figure 4 Expander Chassis Installation
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Module Mounting Locations
PR-300 city tie
module (see Note 2 below)
UDACT-300A Dialer
Module (see Note 2
below)
#6-32 x 1
1
/2” M/F hex spacer
Other Circuit Adder Module
#6-32 x
1
1
/4” screw
Other Circuit Adder
Module Mounting Locations
The main chassis in a BB-1024 or BB-1072 enclosure comes pre-assembled with all power supply, main panel, and
display components and boards. The expander chassis is equipped with a pre-assembled display board. The PR300 City Tie Module or the UDACT-300A Digital Communicator may be added on the left side, as shown in Figure 7
on page 12. These modules connect directly to the dedicated P2 connection in the upper-left corner of the main fire
alarm module.
Install circuit adder modules from right to left using the supplied stand-offs ( Figure 7 on page 12). Plug the first
module with its 26-pin ribbon cable into P5 on the main fire alarm module using the included MD-579 four-wire
power cable (as described in Module Settings on page 13). You can connect a second circuit adder module by
plugging its 26 pin cable into the matching socket on the module to its right, and by installing the supplied MD-579
four-wire power cable (as described in Module Settings on page 13).
Figure 5 BB-1024 and BB-1072 Main Chassis Mounting Locations
The BB-1072 enclosure with an ECH-1048 expander chassis is equipped with two long extension cables: one for
the 26-pin ribbon cable (MD-575) and one for the four-wire power cable (MD-580). Circuit adder modules are
installed from right to left in two tiers (back then front). These circuit adder modules are cabled in the same way as
the main chassis, except that the first module on the back tier to the right connects (via the MD-575 and MD-580
extension cables) to the second module in the main chassis. The fourth module on the front tier to the right
connects (via MD-575 and MD-580 extension cables) to the third module on the first tier to the left. In other words,
follow a continuous right to left, bottom to top, and back to front installation order (see ).
Notes:
1. Front plate is not shown.
2. Other circuit adder modules may be:
• DM-1008A Detection Circuit Module
• SGM-1004A Signal Circuit Module
• RM-1008A Relay Circuit Module
ATTENTION: There needs to be enough display points for each circuit on an adder module. These display
points are assigned during configuration (see System Configuration on page 40) in the order in which the
adder modules are electrically installed (the order in which they have their cables connected to each other).
Both the number of points available for each display type and the number of points required for each circuit
adder module type are described in Module Settings on page 13.
ATTENTION: As good practice, it is recommended that circuit adder modules are installed in the order of
detection modules (DM-1008A) followed by signal modules (SGM-1004A), followed by relay modules (RM1008A).
ATTENTION: To enable communication from the main fire alarm module to all of the circuit adder modules,
it is necessary to remove the continuity jumper on JW6 (near P5, the circuit adder module connector) on the
main fire alarm module. This jumper plug must be installed on the continuity jumper on the last installed
circuit adder module (see Module Settings on page 13 to verify the location of the continuity jumper on a
particular circuit adder module). Note: Only the last circuit adder module should have a jumper plug on its
continuity jumper - all others must be left without a jumper plug.
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12
Module Mounting Locations
Figure 7 Circuit Adder Mounting Details
Main Chassis
MCC-1024-6 or
MCC-1024-12
Provision for PR-
300 or UDACT-
300A
Expander Chassis
ECH-1048
Place continuity jumper
on last board
MD-575
MD-580
MD-575
MD-580
MD-579
MD-575 Long Ribbon Cable
MD-579 Short Power Cable
MD-580 Long Power Cable
1
2
3
4
5
8
7
6
Module Settings
MAIN FIRE ALARM BOARD
FIELD WIRING TERMINALSP1
P4
P5
P6
F1
P8 P7P10 P9
-BDG +-B
A
T+
P3
JW1
P2
JW4
JW2JW3
JW5
JW6
RS-485 connection
for future expansion
Connector for PR-300 Module or UDACT-300A
Connector for display module
(MCC-1024)
Connector for future
expansion
Factory connection to
Bridge Rectifier
Connection to
24VDC battery
Power connector for
adder modules
Connector for circuit adder
modules
Connector for future
expansion
Remove these jumpers
to program Class B
Figure 8 Main Fire Alarm Module
FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual
Jumpers
JW1: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 3 and 4.
JW2: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 5 and 6.
JW3: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 7 and 8.
JW4: Remove jumper if a PR-300 Module or UDACT-300A is installed.
JW5: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 1 and 2.
JW6: Remove continuity jumper if there are any circuit adder modules installed, and install it on the last circuit
adder module.
Notes:
• The main display module (part of the main chassis) has four dedicated display points for the four
The main fire alarm module contains the following circuits, each requiring a certain number of display points:
MCC-1024-6(S)8 Style B / 4 Style D4 Style Y or Z8/4 (Style B / D)
MCC-1024-12(S)8 Style B / 4 Style D4 Style Y or Z8/4 (Style B / D)
indicating circuits on the main fire alarm module.
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Module Settings
Figure 9 Main Display Module (MCC-1024-6, MCC-1024-12)
P2
TEST/CONFIG
MODE
REMOTE
FAILURE
SYSTEM
RESET
FIRE
DRILL
ACKNOW-
LEDGE
GENERAL
ALARM
P1
COMMON
TROUBLE
A.C.
ON
LAMP
TEST
AUXILIARY
DISCONNECT
BUZZER
SILENCE
SIGNAL
SILENCE
COMMON
ALARM
COMMON
SUPERVISORY
BATTERY/
CHARGER
TROUBLE
CPU FAULT
GROUND FAULT
SIGNAL 1
TROUBLE
SIGNAL 2
TROUBLE
SIGNAL 3
TROUBLE
SIGNAL 4
TROUBLE
ZONE
1
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
ZONE
4
ZONE
5
ZONE
6
ZONE
7
ZONE
8
1814 18 18 18
CONFIG.
SIG. ZONE
DISCONNECT
DET. ZONE
DISCONNECT
ZONE
DISCONNECT
ZONE
DISCONNECT
Connectors
P1: Cable connects to P3 of main fire alarm module.
P2: Connection to P1 of ECH-1048 display Module if used.
SW1 to SW5: See System Configuration on page 40 and Indicators, Controls, and Operation on page 32.
Note: The main display module comes with a Label Sheet (NP-2854) including both English and French
slide-in labels. This sheet may be run through a laser printer for labelling purposes before being
installed. The first slide-in section comes in two versions; one for single-stage systems, and one for
two-stage systems.
The main display module provides four dedicated display points for the four indicating circuits on the main fire alarm
module. It also provides the following general-purpose display points:
Chassis TypeDisplay Points
MCC-1024-624
MCC-1024-1224
The main display has dedicated display points for the eight initiating circuits and four indicating
circuits that are located on the main board.
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FA-1000 Installation and Operation Manual
CONFIGURATION
1
8
DISCONNECT
POINT/ZONE
1
26
5
37
48
POINT/ZONE
DISCONNECT
DETECTION ZONE
DISCONNECT
SIGNAL ZONE
DISCONNECT
4
3
2
1
3
48
7
1
2
5
6
3
48
7
1
2
5
6
CONFIGURATION
1
8
DISCONNECT
POINT/ZONE
1
26
5
37
48
POINT/ZONE
DISCONNECT
DETECTION ZONE
DISCONNECT
SIGNAL ZONE
DISCONNECT
4
3
2
1
3
48
7
1
2
5
6
3
48
7
1
2
5
6
COMMON
1
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
ZONE
4
ZONE
5
ZONE
6
ZONE
7
ZONE
8
ALARM
SUPERVISORY
COMMON
REMOTE
FAILURE
TEST/CONFIG
MODE
SYSTEM
RESET
FIRE
DRILL
ACKNOW-
LEDGE
GENERAL
ALARM
COMMON
TROUBLE
A.C.
ON
LAMP
TEST
AUXILIARY
DISCONNECT
BUZZER
SILENCE
SIGNAL
SILENCE
CPU FAULT
GROUND FAULT
SIGNAL 1
TROUBLE
SIGNAL 2
TROUBLE
SIGNAL 3
TROUBLE
SIGNAL 4
TROUBLE
ZONE
BATTERY/
CHARGER
TROUBLE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT
81
18
CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT
CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
18
CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT
CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT
81
18
CIRCUIT
DISCONNECT
P1
P2
Zone 25
Zone 26
Zone 27
Zone 28
Zone 29
Zone 30
Zone 31
Zone 32
Zone 33
Zone 34
Zone 35
Zone 36
Zone 37
Zone 38
Zone 39
Zone 40
Zone 41
Zone 42
Zone 43
Zone 44
Zone 45
Zone 46
Zone 47
Zone 48
Zone 49
Zone 50
Zone 51
Zone 52
Zone 53
Zone 54
Zone 55
Zone 56
Zone 57
Zone 58
Zone 59
Zone 60
Zone 61
Zone 62
Zone 63
Zone 64
Zone 65
Zone 66
Zone 67
Zone 68
Zone 69
Zone 70
Zone 71
Zone 72
Figure 10 Main Display Module (MCC-1024-6S, MCC-1024-12S)
On the MCC-1024-6S and MCC-1024-12S Chassis for the U.S.A. market only, the main display module appears as
shown in Figure 10, below. The Disconnect DIP-switches are replaced by slide switches.
Note: The adder display module comes with a label sheet (NP-681) with blank slide-in labels. This sheet
may be run through a laser printer for labelling purposes before being installed.
Figure 11 Adder
Display Module (Part
of Expander Chassis)
Connectors
P1: Cable connects to P2 of
main display module.
P2: Not used.
SW1 to SW6: See System
Configuration on page 40
and Indicators, Controls,
and Operation on page 32.
The adder display module
provides the following
general purpose display
points:
Chassis
Type
ECH-104848
Display
Points
15
Module Settings
P1
P3
P4
FIELD WIRING TERMINALS
P2
JW5
JW4
JW3
JW2
JW1
Data cable to P5 of main fire
alarm module or to previous
adder module.
Power connector to P6 of main
fire alarm module or to previous
adder module.
Data connector for next
adder module.
Power connector for next
adder module.
Figure 12 Detection Adder Module (Model DM-1008A)
Jumpers
JW1: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 1 and 2.
JW2: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 3 and 4.
JW3: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 5 and 6.
JW4: Install jumper for Class A (Style D) operation of initiating circuits 7 and 8.
JW5: Remove continuity jumper if there are any more adder modules installed.
Notes:
• Jumper JW6 on the main fire alarm module must be removed if there are any adder modules
installed.
DM-1008A
•The
(Style D) operation.
requires eight display points for Class B (Style B) operation, and four for Class A
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