NAPCO FW-DACT Installation Instruction

FW-DACT

Digital Communicator

INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL

LNOTICE

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change
without prior notice by the manufacturer.

©1999 by NAPCO Security Systems, Inc.
October 14, 1999

LT-639NAP Rev.7

TABLE of CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION - MODELS & FEATURES ..........................................................Page 1

Notice for all FW-DACT, Sold in Canada ........................................................Page 2

Notice for all FW-DACT, Sold in the U.S.A. ...................................................... Page 2

CONNECTIONS AND SETTINGS ................................................................. Page 3

FIELD WIRING ...............................................................................Page 4

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & OPERATION ........................................................Page 5

REPORTING FORMATS ........................................................................ Page 7

COMPATIBLE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS .....................................................Page 8

COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS ......................................................................Page 8

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................Page 9

BATTERY CALCULATIONS ...................................................................... Page 9

WARRANTY ..................................................................................Page 10

INTRODUCTION - MODELS & FEATURES

FW-DACT: A single board Digital Communicator that can connect via Contact Closure Inputs on a single ribbon cable

to a NAPCO Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) such as the FW-C2Z, FW-C4Z or FW-C4EZ. It can transmit
Common Alarm, Common Supervisory, and Common Trouble information on two telephone lines.

T Communicates to a FACP via Contact Closure Inputs (FW-DACT).

T User Configurable with FW-PCTOOL Configuration Tool. This includes a 4-Line LCD Display and Keypad in a rugged

metal enclosure, with a ribbon cable to connect to the Communicator.

T Communicates to a Central Monitoring Station using Ademco Contact ID or SIA DCS Protocols.
T The FW-DACT can transmit Common Alarm, Common Supervisory and Common Trouble information on two

telephone lines.

The DACT continuously supervises the state of each of two connected Telco Lines (at approximately 1 minute intervals)
by both a Line-DC level measurement, and by checking for a Dial-Tone. If either fails, a Line #1 or Line #2 Trouble event
will be reported. Once a Line has been restored, a Line Trouble Restored event will be reported. The product will always
report events sorted in the order in which they are received / recognized. The products are capable of reporting multiple
events to a single Account number, within a single call session. Up to 4 retries, for a single message not yet reported,
will be made within a single call-attempt. A failure to communicate to either or both Accounts will generate a
corresponding event which will be queued for reporting.

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Notice for all FW-DACT Sold in Canada:

NAPCO’s FW-DACT Digital Communicator described in this manual are listed by Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC)
for use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel under Standard ULC-S527 (Standard for
Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems) and ULC/ORD-C693-1994 (Central Station Fire Protective Signalling Systems and
Services). These Communicators should be installed in accordance with this manual; the Canadian / Provincial / Local
Electrical Code; and/or the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Industry Canada Notice:

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible
to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunication company. The equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradations of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier.
Any repair or alteration made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunction, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the Earth
Ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This is necessary both for proper operation and for protection.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric

inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the

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

Notice for all FW-DACT Sold in the U.S.A.:

NAPCO’s FW-DACT Digital Communicator described in this manual are listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (ULI) for
use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel under Standard 864 (Control Units for Fire
Protective Signalling Systems) and applicable section of Standard 1635 (Digital Alarm Communicator System Units). These
Communicators comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) performance requirements for DACT’s and should
be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 4 (Supervising Station Fire Alarm System). These Communicators should
be installed in accordance with this manual; the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); and/or the local Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ).

FCC Notice:

Type of Service: The Communicator is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines. It connects to the telephone
line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ-11C (or USOC FJ45S). Connection to telephone company provided coin
service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs.
Telephone Company Procedures: The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order
to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these
changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing,
to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the telephone company to request information from you concerning the
equipment which you have connected to your telephone line. Upon request of the telephone company, provide the FCC
registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN); both of these items are listed on the equipment label. The sum
of all of the REN’s on your telephone lines should be less than five in order to assure proper service from the telephone
company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be useable on a given line.

If Problems Arise: If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your
telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily
discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you
will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and
informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your

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phone line. In the event repairs are ever needed on the Communicator, they should be performed by NAPCO Security Systems,
Inc. or an authorized representative of NAPCO Security Systems , Inc.. For information contact NAPCO Security Systems, Inc.
at the address and phone numbers shown on the last page of this document.

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