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Faraday MPC-6000 Programming Manual

Manual is about: Fire Alarm System Control Unit

Summary of MPC-6000

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    Faraday 8 fernwood road florham park, new jersey 07932 p/n 315-049403fa-1 mpc-6000 / mpc-7000 fire alarm system control unit programming manual.

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    Table of contents introduction............................................................................................................................. 1 the access levels ..................................................................................................................... 1 user...

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    Setting the date format........................................................................................19 clearing the history ..............................................................................................20 printing the history ..................................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 1 introduction the mpc 6000/7000 fire alarm control panels are completely field programmable. Although programming requires no special software skills, a thorough working knowledge of fire alarm control panels and devices is assumed. There ar...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 2 maintenance level the maintenance level is accessed via the user menu and the correct password. The functions accessible in the maintenance level are as follows: • enable or disable devices, outputs, groups, zones, status relays and option ...

  • Page 7: The Operator Interface

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 3 the operator interface interface for user and maintenance levels the operator interface for configuring and programming the mpc 6000/7000 uses the 4 line by 20 character lcd display, the m1 through m4 buttons on the left and right of the di...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 4 interface for the technician level when the technician level is accessed using the password, the lcd display and the keypad are used to program the panel, and to view the programming if desired. The display acts as a menu and the keypad all...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 5 entering alphanumeric characters entry of alphanumeric data using the keypad is as follows: • each character is entered using a two-keystroke sequence on the keypad. • numerals are entered using the sequence 0x, where x is the numeral to be...

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 6 quick start automatic programming of a new system this is the quickest way to get a system operational. After all of the devices, notification appliances and option modules have been programmed and installed, check all wiring for grounds, s...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 7 note note #1: the backup configuration will now contain a configuration as follows: all input points in group #241 (general alarm). The general alarm system group is pre-programmed to activate all output zones. Any remote lcd displays that ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 8 5 notifications appliance circuits configure the behavior of the nacs and the output zone that will activate each nac. Note that a nac must be configured as connected to an output zone or it will not activate. Optional 6 lcd annunciators if...

  • Page 13: Programming Concepts

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 9 programming concepts program memory the program memory consists of two components, the primary (active) configuration and the backup (editable) configuration. The primary configuration is the active (running) configuration that determines t...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 10 the programming model of the system the following diagram shows the programming model of the mpc-6000 and mpc-7000 systems. 22 1 32 12 t t t t input group output zones up to 255 an input group can activate any or all output zones. Nacs and...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 11 the basic concept is that loop devices are configured and grouped into input groups. The input groups are set to have a certain behavior and activate output zones. The output devices―whether relay bases, audible bases, nacs, serial leds or...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 12 monitor modules with relay and single input parameter description label generic label identifying the detector by loop number and address. Led off led will be defaulted to on. Input usage input usage will be set to alarm. Input group input...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 13 not included in auto-program the following devices cannot be detected automatically: • bell codes • serial remote processor leds • serial remote processor relays • dact • city tie programming of these points is not changed by auto-program ...

  • Page 18: User Level

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 14 user level pressing the menu button displays the user level functions. The user menu allows the operator to activate general alarm, alert, drill, recall or lamp test. It also allows for viewing the event history. The maintenance level prog...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 15 activating a recall it is possible to sound a recall from the keypad using the following steps: press “menu”, then press “more”. Press “recall”. Display requests yes/no confirmation of the recall. Press “yes” to activate a recall. The disp...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 16 accessing technician functions there are other functions available after the technician password has been entered. Follow the steps below to access the technician functions: press “menu” and press “more” three times. Press “tech menu”. The...

  • Page 21: Maintenance Level

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 17 maintenance level following are the details of the maintenance level functions. Enabling/disabling devices the disable / enable screens allow the operator to disable or enable devices and components of the system. System inputs, outputs, e...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 18 enabling/disabling nacs the notification appliance circuits may be disabled/enabled as follows: press “disable/enable”. Press “outputs”. Press “nacs”. Enter the number of the nac through the keypad and press “enter”. The display will show ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 19 changing the maintenance password the password for access to the maintenance level menus may be changed as follows from the maintenance starting screen: press “more” three times, then press “change password”. The display will show request ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 20 clearing the history the panel can store the last 2000 events in the event history. The information displayed includes the date and time, the type of event (trb, alm, sup, etc.), the device reporting the event and the event reported. This ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 21 starting quick test the quick test mode allows quick and easy testing of the installation. It will allow the devices to be activated and the nacs to sound for a short period of time. Press “quick test”. Press “start”. The display will prom...

  • Page 26: Technician Level

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 22 technician level the technician level allows complete programming of the mpc-6000/mpc-7000. See the user level functions for the method to access the technician level. The steps below assume that the technician level has been accessed and ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 23 below are the different parameters that may be set for each of the different devices: loop devices firesmart smoke detector thermal detector photo smoke detector pull station single input monitor module dual input monitor module single inp...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 24 alarm this usage is selected for fire alarm causing devices. Waterflow selection for devices connected to waterflow sensors in sprinkler systems. Generates a non silenceable alarm event. Sil. Waterflow if connected to waterflow sensors in ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 25 investigation phase. If the signal is not acknowledged within 15 seconds a general alarm will sound. The investigation phase can last up to 180 seconds. If the system is not reset during this period a general alarm will sound. If a second ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 26 the parameters that may be set for the nacs are shown in the following table. Parameter description notification device type either audible or strobe. Output zone which output zone activates this nac. Output type alarm silenceable, alarm n...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 27 configuring the remote lcds (rdcs) following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote lcd units. Select “edit”. Select “manual pgm”. Use “cmor” and select “rs-485 nw”. Select “rdc annciatrs”. Enter a “1” in the map to...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 28 below is a list of the timers and their functions: parameter description alarm silence inhibit the period of time that the alarm will sound before it can be silenced. Panel reset inhibit the period of time that the panel is prevented from ...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 29 printing the primary/backup configuration the primary/backup configurations may be printed via the printer port on the panel. Select “print configs” . Select “print”. Select “print primary” or “print backup”. The configuration will be prin...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 30 exiting the technician level follow the steps below to exit the technician level and return to user level: use “cmor” and select ”exit tech lvl”. The display will return to the user level..

  • Page 35: Appendix A: Glossary

    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 31 appendix a: glossary alarm signal . A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as an alarm for fire from a manual station, a waterflow alarm, an automatic smoke detector, etc. Alarm silence inhibit . An option that p...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 32 eolr . End-of-line resistor, used for termination purposes. Facp . Fire alarm control panel. General alarm . A term usually applied to the simultaneous operation of all the notification appliances on a system. Ground fault . A trouble cond...

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    M p c 6 0 0 0 / 7 0 0 0 p r o g r a m m i n g m a n u a l 33 output zone . There may be 255 output zones. Normally used to specify an area of the building for signaling. The output devices such as notification appliances, audible bases, relay bases, slus and srus are connected to these output zones ...

  • Page 38: Appendix B: References

    3 4 appendix b: references • • nfpa 72: national fire alarm code (national fire protection association) • nfpa 70: national electrical code (delmar publishers) • mpc-6000 faraday fire alarm control panel owner's manual, manual p/n 315- 447309-1 • faraday web site: http://www.Faradayfirealarms.Com.

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    Faraday 8 fernwood road florham park, new jersey 07932 p/n 315-049403fa-1.