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Faraday MPC-6000 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Manual is about: Fire Alarm System Control Unit

Summary of MPC-6000

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    Siemens building technologies, inc. 8 fernwood road • florham park, nj 07932 tel: (973) 593-2600 • fax: (973) 593-6670 web: www.Faradayfirealarms.Com p/n 315-447309-7 (12.07.07) 9 th edition mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 fire alarm system control unit installation, operation and maintenance manual.

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    I table of contents introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1 control unit limitations ...........................................................................................

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    Ii programming x1 devices..................................................................................................................................14 event history ...................................................................................................................................

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    Iii event scrolling...................................................................................................................................................30 normal standby condition .............................................................................................................

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    Iv battery size calculations ......................................................................................................................61 mpc-6000 current calculations........................................................................................................................6...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 1 introduction control unit limitations this control unit may not show an alarm condition without compatible initiating devices (smoke detectors, etc.) and notification devices (horn, lights, etc.) connected to it. Electrical...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 2 installation and warranty information warranty information: faraday (the manufacturer) provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser of this product. The original purchaser is the party to whom the manufacturer issu...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 3 preface along with the use of this instruction manual, the appropriate following standards and the manufacturer's instructions for initiating and notification devices should be used to install and maintain a functioning fir...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 4 descriptions mpc-6000 system description the mpc-6000 is a modular fire alarm control unit. It features advanced addressable detection, programming, and memory capability. Its base configuration includes a power supply, an ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 5 notification appliance circuits the mpc-6000 control unit has four independent class b (style y) notification appliance circuits (nacs). Pairs of nacs can be combined for class a (style z) operation. This reduces the number...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 6 mpc-7000 system description the mpc-7000 is an expandable modular fire alarm control unit. It features advanced addressable detection, programming, and memory capability. Its base configuration includes a power supply, two ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 7 notification appliance circuits the mpc-7000 control unit has four (expandable to twelve) independent class b (style y) notification appliance circuits (nacs). Pairs of nacs can be combined for class a (style z) operation. ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 8 rnd-2 system description the rnd-2 is a remote network display designed to connect to a faraday mpc-net2 network. It features advanced programming and memory capability. Its base configuration includes a power supply, seria...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 9 serial interface circuit the rnd-2 control unit has a serial interface circuit that will drive up to 16 remote lcd annunciators. Status relays four relays with dry contacts are provided. Three relays are programmable and th...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 10 optional modules ct-1k city tie board (mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2) the faraday ct-1k city tie board provides local energy and polarity reversal connections. The polarity reversal connections provide a trouble circuit and ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 11 battery sets the mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 control units are designed to use only rechargeable sealed lead-acid batteries for back-up power. Attaching a close-coupled battery box, if required, may allow use of battery se...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 12 12526a (mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2) the 12526a is a 12523a nib (network interface board) card has an rs232 daughter card. This allows the network to be connected to a diagnostics isolated serial printer to print network e...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 13 auxiliary modules serial lcd annunciators the rdc-2 serial lcd annunciator consists of a backlit 80 character (20 x 4) alphanumeric lcd display, 4 menu buttons, 4 dedicated buttons for operator interface, 6 led indicators ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 14 x1 addressable devices fire smart™ smoke detector the control unit processor sends the sensitivity and pre-alarm settings to the detectors and polls the detectors as to their status. The detector determines normal, trouble...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 15 event history the control unit includes a non-volatile memory recording over 1900 system events. Identified alarm, trouble, supervisory trouble and other significant events will be recorded along with the date and time of ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 16 general design features environmental the mpc-6000/mpc-7000/rnd-2 panels and subassemblies are suitable for use in a dry, interior or protected location. Power limiting the ac power, battery wiring and open collector circu...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 17 device address supervision: the system checks that all configured devices on the addressable device circuit and the serial interface circuit respond to an address poll. The system reports a trouble condition if the followi...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 18 general specifications operating specifications for the mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 are as follows: environmental  operating temperature - 32 - 120f (0 - 49c)  relative humidity - up to 93% @ 90f (32c)  to be instal...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 19 notification appliance circuits  power limited  supervised  maximum standby current: 3.4ma  maximum line resistance @ 24v (nominal), unfiltered fullwave rectified current draw line impedance 1.5a 2Ω 1.0a 3Ω 0.5a 6Ω  a...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 20 city tie (optional city tie board p/n ct-1k) ca reverse polarity: selectable for alarm with trouble or alarm only operation  not power limited  supervised by receiver  voltage: 24 vdc nominal (31 vdc max.) filtered  cu...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 21 mpc-rel (optional releasing module for mpc-6000 only)  two power limited releasing circuits  four non-power limited open collector circuits  releasing circuits are rated at 1.5a at 24vdc, filtered  open collector circu...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 22 control unit operation operation instructions standby condition in normal standby operation, the green ac power on led should be illuminated and no other indicator operating. The display will show the system label and the ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 23 operation of the acknowledge button within 15 seconds will add a number of seconds (60- 180) to the pas timer for the purpose of investigation. If the acknowledge button is not operated within 15 seconds, the additional us...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 24 abort function input modules may be assigned to the “abort” usage. The abort type is selected when the releasing application is activated. Failure of the abort switch to communicate with the fire panel will automatically r...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 25 if the control unit is programmed for “trouble acknowledge required”, when the indicated trouble condition has been cleared, the system reverts to standby condition only after the acknowledge button is pressed. Some troubl...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 26 additional operating procedures in addition to the basic fire alarm instructions above, several features are included to facilitate maintenance and increase the versatility of the system. Following are procedures to call u...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 27 global fan restart when the fan restart feature is implemented, initiating a global fan restart will immediately deactivate all hold-thru reset outputs. To initiate a global fan restart, proceed as follows:  press "menu"....

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 28 mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 operating instructions alarm operation in case of alarm, the alarm led flashes, lcd displays alarm conditions and the panel buzzer sounds steady. Local audible and visual signals and remote alar...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 29 rdc-2 / rdc-3 operating instructions alarm operation in case of alarm, the alarm led flashes, lcd displays alarm conditions and the buzzer sounds. Local audible and visual signals and remote alarm signals operate. When an ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 30 mpc-6000 / rdc-3 with releasing operating instructions alarm operation when an alarm occurs and the set threshold is satisfied on a releasing zone, the agent release timer is activated. The lcd displays the timer as it cou...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 31 control unit installation parts supplied – mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 enclosure packages (black or red)  backbox assembly  front door assembly with window  inner door assembly electronics package mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 mp...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 32 cautions 1. Remove the printed circuit boards for any procedure that may cause dust, metal shavings, grease (or such matter that may affect the operation of the boards) to get in contact with the units. 2. Disconnect all s...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 33 there are two key-shaped cutouts on the top of the backbox. Make sure the end with the two key-shaped cutouts is on top when installing the backbox.  drill the two holes located in the previous step and screw in the top b...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 34 mpc-7000 enclosure mounting pictures remove knock-outs prepare the enclosure for electrical wiring by breaking out the appropriate conduit entry points. Segregation is required between power limited and non-power limited c...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 35 main board installation – p/n mpc6-mb / mpc6-mb2 / mpc7-mb  secure the board to the back of enclosure using the provided #6-32 x 1/4 screws (p/n 906- 220604). (eight for the mpc6-mb and ten for the mpc7-mb.)  ac input te...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 36 bridge rectifier installation – p/n 130-pm3223  secure the bridge rectifier (p/n 130-pm3223) to the backbox, placing the thermal pad (p/n 330-944373) between the bridge rectifier and the backbox using a provided #6 keps n...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 37 transformer mounting  place the npe-1 transformer assemblies (one for rnd-2, two for mpc-6000 or mpc-7000) over the bottom one or two sets of studs on the left side of the enclosure, if desired. Mounting the transformer c...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 38 loop driver board(s) mounting – p/n fdlc  place the provided standoffs (p/n 375-f943165) in locations shown on the main board (four for the mpc-6000 and eight for the mpc-7000).  carefully align connector j1 on the loop ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 39 display board installation – p/n mpc(6/7)-db, mpc6-db2, rnd2-db or rn2-db2  with the inner front plate closed, carefully pass connector and cable from keypad through vertical slot in front plate.  remove backing from key...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 40 keypad connection to mpc6-db2 keypad with releasing application leds (p/n 215-649577fa) for mpc-6000 only align the keypad connector (p/n 215-649557fa) to j3 of the mpc6-db2 as shown below. If j3 is populated with a 22-pin...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 41 ground wire installation – p/n 600-149373 attach ground wire (p/n 600-149373) to inside of outer door using provided #6 nut (p/n 950-220604). Attach ground wire (p/n 600-149373) to outside of inner door using provided #6 s...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 42 battery installation warning improper battery connections or shorting battery terminals may damage the system and/or batteries and may cause personal injuries. Use the battery calculation chart to determine the battery siz...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 43 control unit wiring overview in compliance with nec article 760 and ul 864, all power limited fire protective signaling conductors must be separated a minimum of 1/4 inch from all of the following wiring located within a c...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 44 wiring separation and module placement all high voltage and non-power limited wiring must be kept separate from power limited wiring. A separation of at least a 1/4 inch must be maintained, with high voltage and non-power ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 45 primary and secondary power wiring the ac main connections (tb1) and the battery connections (j4) must be made along the left- hand side of the main termination board (p/n mpc6-mb or mcp7-mb). Route all high voltage and no...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 46 mpc-6000 system power requirements ( does not include nac power and releasing circuit ) device item max.(amps) mpc- 6000 amps mpc-6000 control unit (includes 1 fdlc) 0.190 0.190 addressable device circuit power # of device...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 47 nac wiring at the lower right corner of the main board the terminal blocks tb12 and tb13 are used for the connection of notification appliances. Four individual nacs marked 1 through 4 are provided and the polarity shown i...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 48 releasing circuit wiring (use only if mpc-rel is installed) the releasing circuits are connected to tb1 of the mpc-rel module. Two individual releasing circuits are provided along with 4 programmable open collector circuit...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 49 serial interface circuit the serial interface circuit can address up to 16 standard annunciators and/or 8 remote processors to drive graphic annunciation or relay modules. Devices on the circuit may be connected up to 4000...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 50 serial remote device wiring overview when connecting devices on the serial interface circuit, the data wires must be daisy chained and with no t-taps to preserve the integrity of the data. Each end (two places) must be ter...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 51 x1 addressable device circuit(s) these devices are polled by the control unit every few seconds and input or output functions communicated to determine device status or function. The control unit monitors all device addres...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 52 x1 addressable device wiring diagrams refer to the instruction sheets packed with each device. Detectors and modules may be wired together according to several nfpa defined wiring styles. The wiring style that is appropria...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 53 x1 addressable device circuit wiring / operation comparable to nfpa style 6 style 6 provides redundant communication paths. Supervised power limited note: faraday x1 devices: detectors, monitor modules, or control modules ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 54 programming the control unit keypad programming customized programming of the control unit may be accomplished through the keypad in the control unit. See the faraday mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 programmer’s manual, p/n 31...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 55 maintenance general the mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 provides a maintenance mode to allow for the setting and controlling of various features in the system. Since the rnd-2 does not have devices connected to it, some of the...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 56 quick test if the control unit has remote connections to the fire department or other monitor, be sure to disable the remote signal and notify the remote monitoring station before performing test operations, since an off-n...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 57 either of these methods will cause the active detector to reset. Even though the 8705 latches into alarm when the first detector on its loop activates, it will report additional alarms to the panel as they occur, provided ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 58.

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 59 appendix-a: reference data this appendix provides reference for the following topics:  wire selection guides  battery size calculations wire selection guides resistance of solid copper wire awg ohms per thousand feet* 18...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 60 addressable device circuit wire selection guide each addressable device circuit must meet the following requirements:  total loop resistance - 50 ohm maximum with 252 devices. (refer to following graph.)  total loop capa...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 61 battery size calculations mpc-6000 current calculations panel and module current standby current (a) alarm current (a) mpc-6000 control unit (includes one loop driver board) 0.190 0.190 standby 0.005 + + ct-1k city tie ala...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 62 auxiliary module battery calculations panel and module current standby current (a) alarm current (a) rdc-2 remote standby 0.048 x = + na annunciator alarm 0.085 x = na + rdc-3 remote standby 0.025 x = + na annunciator alar...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 63 total system currents standby (a) alarm (a) total panel & modules current total auxiliary current + + total device current + + total panel+ modules + devices (note 2) use the total panel+ modules + devices for the battery ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 64 appendix-b: compatible devices devices for addressable device circuits faraday x1 manual pull stations faraday cat. No. Description 8700-s manual station, single action 8700-d manual station, double action 8700-m manual st...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 65 eol resistor rating (470 ohms 1/4w) nameplate: 8702/8703 nameplate: 8704 nameplate: 8701.

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 66 devices for notification appliance circuits refer to p/n 315-096363fa for a list of compatible notification appliances. Accessory devices faraday cat. No. Mfg. Part number description faraday r711-1 711-1 polarized auxilia...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 67 appendix-c: troubleshooting definitions for event history entries a. General entry indicates alarm general alarm alrm alarm blank plain alarm crosszone cross zone point cz1a cross zone cz1b cross zone cz2a cross zone cz2b ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 68 b. System troubles entry indicates 1aaa mult addr multiple devices reporting at loop 1 device aaa address 1aaa not pgrmd system detected a device at loop 1 address aaa that is not part of the configuration ac trouble ac in...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 69 c. System events entry indicates/notes alarm silenced main, lcdxx shown on bottom line all av ctrs clr all av counters cleared autoprogram run auto programming function run backup cnfg check backup configuration validated,...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 70 d. Validation and warning warning/error messages condition address 1xxx-1 bad input usage loop 1 address xxx requires valid input usage. Address out of range 1001-4353 device being programmed is out of range. City tie requ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 71 appendix-d: module installation instructions list this appendix provides a list of installation instructions for the following option modules and accessories:  be-1 battery box 315-033917fa  cis-4 laptop configuration to...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 72 appendix-e: alarm verification alarm verification provides mpc-6000/mpc-7000/rnd-2 with a way to verify an alarm from area type addressable smoke detectors connected to intelligent loops (fdlc). This feature reduces the in...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 73 appendix-f: application specific detection application specific detection (asd) allows the system designer to program an 8713 detector’s sensitivity, pre-alarm threshold, and other alarm-related parameters using english de...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 74 appendix-g: testing/maintenance if the system is connected to the fire department, etc., or actuates an internal system, disarm the appropriate outputs before servicing to prevent actuation. Notify the fire department and ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 75 appendix-h: lcd, controls and indicators the mpc-6000/mpc-7000/rnd-2 has a sounder, 6 leds, 4 navigational push buttons adjacent to the lcd display (m1-m4), 3 dedicated push buttons, alphanumeric keypad and communication p...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 76 the sounder operates as follows: sounder normally off – indicates that the system is in supervisory mode or all events in the system have been acknowledged. On (steady) – indicates that at least one unacknowledged alarm is...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 77 the events are displayed one at a time and cycle through a circular list once the first event or last event message is reached..

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 78 appendix-i: output features output on- and off- time delays each output device has a selection for on time delay and off time delay when it is installed in the configuration. The on time delay refers to the delay in which ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 79 the initiation of fan restart usage device during stand-by will annunciate a supervisory event that clears as soon as the input device reverts back to its stand-by state..

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 80 appendix-j: pas / pre-signal pas (positive alarm sequence) and pre-signal input groups allow the user to delay the activation of the audibles, strobes and other output devices when an initial alarm is detected. These input...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 81 pre-signal when an alarm causing device in a pre-signal input group is initiated, the alarm condition is reported at the panel. Its timeout group outputs are not activated until the programmed investigation delay has elaps...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 82 appendix-k: diagnostic leds the leds on the following boards are used for diagnostic purposes only. Mpc6-mb / mpc6-mb2 ds3 – on, indicates low battery voltage or no battery detected. Ds2 – on, indicates high battery voltag...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 83 appendix-l: dact information overview the dact (digital alarm communicator transmitter) is an optional module for the mpc-6000, mpc-7000 and rnd-2 control panels that allows transmission of event information to a remote re...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 84 to configure an event to be reported to account 1 and account 2, set it to must report on both. If the event needs to be reported to either account 1 or account 2, set it to can report on both. If it has to be reported to ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 85.

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 86.

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 87 appendix-m: network overview the purpose of this section is to provide a general understanding of the network portion of this system. Basic networking principles the mpc networking system allows up to 99 panels or nodes to...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 88 if using the cis-4 tool, choose “configure a network”. An untitled.Ncf configuration will be displayed and panels (nodes) can be easily added to the system and individually configured. Network printing diagnostic printers ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 89 global accept this option can only be configured in mpc-6000/-7000 networked panels. There are two programming options for global accept, “yes” and “no”. • setting this option to “yes” allows a networked panel (mpc-6000/-7...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 90 appendix-n: diagnostic printer diagnostic printers are not supervised and must not be installed permanently on the panel (typically longer than 24 hours). The printers are used strictly for diagnostic purposes only. Mpc-60...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 91 mpc-6000/-7000 panels can also be connected to a computer running terminal emulation software using an rs232 db9 serial cable. Terminal emulation software is a communication program that is designed to emulate various type...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 92 following is an example of the events output on a hyperterminal connection. Figure 3 events output when hyperterminal is connected figure 4 sensitivity report on hyperterminal (refer to programming manual to access this fe...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 93 figure 5 system history on hyperterminal (refer to the programming manual to access this feature) network printer a diagnostic printer can also be installed in a network. Refer to the network block diagram in figure 6. Fig...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 94 figure 7 12526a connection to the printer.

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 95 to configure the printer nib in the cis-4 configuration tool, follow the steps listed below: 1. Power up the system. 2. Connect the programming cable between the laptop and the nib. 3. Right click on the printer node and c...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 96 appendix-o: glossary 1st alarm condition. Refers to the condition in which the releasing or counting zone input group meets at least one of the threshold requirements. This does not refer to the pre-alarm condition detecte...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 97 detector - thermal type. An addressable thermal sensor that is programmable as either a fixed temperature (135° f) or as a rate of rise detector. Discharge condition. Refers to the condition in which the releasing circuit ...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 98 listed. Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of list...

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    Mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 / rnd-2 installation, operation and maintenance manual 99 supervisory alarm. A signal indicating the operation of a supervisory device. Supervisory device. A device that monitors the condition of a sprinkler system such as a gate-valve switch, water-level switch, low pressure swi...

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