Faraday MPC-6000 User manual

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
8 Fernwood Road • Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Web: www.faradayfirealarms.com
P/N 315-447309-7 (12.07.07) 9th Edition
MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2
Fire Alarm System Control Unit
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................1
CONTROL UNIT LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................................1
INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
Installer Information:............................................................................................................................................2
Original Purchaser Information:...........................................................................................................................2
PREFACE..............................................................................................................................................................3
MPC-6000 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................4
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................4
X1 Addressable Device Circuit............................................................................................................................4
Notification Appliance Circuits.............................................................................................................................5
Serial Interface Circuit.........................................................................................................................................5
Status Relays ......................................................................................................................................................5
Programming Port ...............................................................................................................................................5
MPC-7000 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................6
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................6
X1 Addressable Device Circuits..........................................................................................................................6
Notification Appliance Circuits.............................................................................................................................7
Serial Interface Circuit.........................................................................................................................................7
Status Relays ......................................................................................................................................................7
Programming Port ...............................................................................................................................................7
RND-2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................8
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................8
Serial Interface Circuit .........................................................................................................................................9
Status Relays ......................................................................................................................................................9
Programming Port ...............................................................................................................................................9
OPTIONAL MODULES ........................................................................................................................................10
CT-1K City Tie Board ........................................................................................................................................10
MPC-DACT Board.............................................................................................................................................10
NPE-1 Transformer Assembly...........................................................................................................................10
NEM-1 NAC Expansion Board ..........................................................................................................................10
LEM-1 Loop Expander Board ............................................................................................................................10
FDLC Loop Driver Board...................................................................................................................................10
HBC-1 Battery Charger .....................................................................................................................................10
Battery Sets.......................................................................................................................................................11
MPC-REL Releasing Module (MPC-6000 Only) ...............................................................................................11
12603A ..............................................................................................................................................................11
12523A ..............................................................................................................................................................11
12526A ..............................................................................................................................................................12
12525.................................................................................................................................................................12
12535.................................................................................................................................................................12
12536.................................................................................................................................................................12
AUXILIARY MODULES .......................................................................................................................................13
Serial LCD Annunciators...................................................................................................................................13
Serial Relay Unit and Serial Relay Extender.....................................................................................................13
Serial Annunciator Unit and Serial Annunciator Extender ................................................................................13
RSE-300 Remote Signal Expander ...................................................................................................................13
X1 ADDRESSABLE DEVICES ............................................................................................................................14
Fire Smart™Smoke Detector ...........................................................................................................................14
Heat Detectors...................................................................................................................................................14
Addressable Modules (Monitor and Control).....................................................................................................14
Manual Stations.................................................................................................................................................14

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Programming X1 Devices..................................................................................................................................14
EVENT HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES ........................................................................................................................16
Environmental....................................................................................................................................................16
Power Limiting...................................................................................................................................................16
Ground Fault Detection .....................................................................................................................................16
NAC Operation ..................................................................................................................................................16
Transient Protection ..........................................................................................................................................16
Security Features ..............................................................................................................................................16
REGULATORY STANDARDS.............................................................................................................................17
Federal Communications Commission .............................................................................................................17
Underwriters Laboratories.................................................................................................................................17
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................18
Environmental....................................................................................................................................................18
Primary Supply ..................................................................................................................................................18
Secondary Power Supply..................................................................................................................................18
Auxiliary Power Outputs ....................................................................................................................................18
Status Relays ....................................................................................................................................................18
Notification Appliance Circuits...........................................................................................................................19
Serial Interface Circuit.......................................................................................................................................19
X1 Addressable Device Circuits........................................................................................................................19
City Tie (Optional City Tie Board)......................................................................................................................19
DACT Circuit (Optional DACT Board MPC-DACT) ...........................................................................................20
Additional Transformer (Optional Transformer Sub-assembly NPE-1).............................................................20
MPC-REL (Optional releasing module for MPC-6000 only)..............................................................................21
CONTROL UNIT OPERATION ................................................................................................................................22
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................22
Standby Condition .............................................................................................................................................22
Alarm Conditions ...............................................................................................................................................22
Trouble Conditions ............................................................................................................................................24
Supervisory Conditions .....................................................................................................................................25
Detector Pre-Alarm Conditions..........................................................................................................................25
Fan Restart........................................................................................................................................................25
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................25
ADDITIONAL OPERATING PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................26
Lamp Test..........................................................................................................................................................26
Drill ....................................................................................................................................................................26
Recall.................................................................................................................................................................26
Alert ...................................................................................................................................................................26
Global Fan Restart ............................................................................................................................................27
History ...............................................................................................................................................................27
MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................28
Alarm Operation ................................................................................................................................................28
Authorized Personnel Only................................................................................................................................28
Trouble Operation .............................................................................................................................................28
Event Scrolling...................................................................................................................................................28
Normal Standby Condition ................................................................................................................................28
RDC-2 / RDC-3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................29
Alarm Operation ................................................................................................................................................29
Authorized Personnel Only................................................................................................................................29
Trouble Operation .............................................................................................................................................29
Event Scrolling...................................................................................................................................................29
Normal Standby Condition ................................................................................................................................29
MPC-6000 / RDC-3 WITH RELEASING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................30
Alarm Operation ................................................................................................................................................30
Authorized Personnel Only................................................................................................................................30
Trouble Operation .............................................................................................................................................30

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Event Scrolling...................................................................................................................................................30
Normal Standby Condition ................................................................................................................................30
CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................................31
PARTS SUPPLIED – MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 ......................................................................................31
Enclosure Packages (Black or Red)..................................................................................................................31
Electronics Package MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 ...................................................................................................31
Electronics Package2 MPC-6000......................................................................................................................31
Electronics Package RND-2..............................................................................................................................31
With NPE-1 Transformer Package ....................................................................................................................31
CAUTION .............................................................................................................................................................32
CONTROL UNIT LOCATION ..............................................................................................................................32
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................32
ENCLOSURE MOUNTING..................................................................................................................................32
MPC-6000 and RND-2 Enclosure Mounting Pictures .......................................................................................33
MPC-7000 Enclosure Mounting Pictures ..........................................................................................................34
Remove Knock-Outs .........................................................................................................................................34
Main Board Installation – P/N MPC6-MB / MPC6-MB2 / MPC7-MB .................................................................35
Bridge Rectifier Installation – P/N 130-PM3223................................................................................................36
Transformer Mounting.......................................................................................................................................37
Loop Driver Board(s) Mounting .........................................................................................................................38
Display Board Installation – P/N MPC(6/7)-DB, MPC6-DB2, RND2-DB or RND2-DB2 ...................................39
Keypad Connection to MPC6-DB2....................................................................................................................40
SYSTEM WIRING.....................................................................................................................................................41
AC Supply Connection ......................................................................................................................................41
Battery Installation.............................................................................................................................................42
Powering the Control Unit .................................................................................................................................42
Optional Modules ..............................................................................................................................................42
Check System Operation ..................................................................................................................................42
WIRING................................................................................................................................................................42
Control Unit Wiring Overview ............................................................................................................................43
Wiring Entering Enclosure.................................................................................................................................43
Install Wiring......................................................................................................................................................43
Wiring Separation and Module Placement........................................................................................................44
Primary And Secondary Power Wiring..............................................................................................................45
Status Relays And Auxiliary Power Outputs Wiring ..........................................................................................45
MPC-6000 System Power Requirements .........................................................................................................46
RND-2 System Power Requirements................................................................................................................46
MPC-7000 System Power Requirements .........................................................................................................46
Auxiliary Power Supply......................................................................................................................................46
Battery Size Calculations ..................................................................................................................................46
NAC Wiring........................................................................................................................................................47
Releasing Circuit Wiring ....................................................................................................................................48
Serial Interface Circuit.......................................................................................................................................49
Serial Remote Device Wiring Overview ............................................................................................................50
X1 Addresable Device Circuit(s) .......................................................................................................................51
X1 Addressable Device Wiring Diagrams .........................................................................................................52
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL UNIT.................................................................................................................54
KEYPAD PROGRAMMING .................................................................................................................................54
PC PROGRAMMING...........................................................................................................................................54
PROGRAMMING SECURITY..............................................................................................................................54
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................55
QUICK TEST .......................................................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX-A: REFERENCE DATA ........................................................................................................................59
WIRE SELECTION GUIDES ...............................................................................................................................59
Resistance of Solid Copper Wire ......................................................................................................................59
Addressable Device Circuit Wire Selection Guide ............................................................................................60
Line Resistance Graph......................................................................................................................................60

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BATTERY SIZE CALCULATIONS ......................................................................................................................61
MPC-6000 Current Calculations........................................................................................................................61
RND-2 Current Calculations..............................................................................................................................61
MPC-7000 Current Calculations........................................................................................................................61
Auxiliary Module Battery Calculations ...............................................................................................................62
Device Current Calculations..............................................................................................................................62
Total System Currents.......................................................................................................................................63
Battery Size .......................................................................................................................................................63
APPENDIX-B: COMPATIBLE DEVICES.................................................................................................................64
DEVICES FOR ADDRESSABLE DEVICE CIRCUITS ........................................................................................64
Faraday X1 Manual Pull Stations......................................................................................................................64
Faraday X1 Modules .........................................................................................................................................64
Faraday X1 Photo Electric Detectors ................................................................................................................64
Faraday X1 Bases.............................................................................................................................................64
Faraday X1 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................64
DEVICES FOR NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS ..................................................................................66
DEVICES FOR AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUTS................................................................................................66
Relays................................................................................................................................................................66
APPENDIX-C: TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................67
DEFINITIONS FOR EVENT HISTORY ENTRIES...............................................................................................67
A. General .........................................................................................................................................................67
B. System Troubles...........................................................................................................................................68
C. System Events..............................................................................................................................................69
D. Validation and Warning.................................................................................................................................70
APPENDIX-D: MODULE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LIST .........................................................................71
APPENDIX-E: ALARM VERIFICATION ..................................................................................................................72
APPENDIX-F: APPLICATION SPECIFIC DETECTION..........................................................................................73
APPENDIX-G: TESTING/MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................74
APPENDIX-H: LCD, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...........................................................................................75
Communication Port Connector ........................................................................................................................75
LEDS, Sounder and Dedicated Push Buttons...................................................................................................75
Alphanumeric Keypad .......................................................................................................................................76
LCD Display.......................................................................................................................................................76
APPENDIX-I: OUTPUT FEATURES........................................................................................................................78
APPENDIX-J: PAS/PRE-SIGNAL ...........................................................................................................................80
APPENDIX-K: DIAGNOSTICS LEDS......................................................................................................................82
APPENDIX-L: DACT INFORMATION OVERVIEW.................................................................................................83
APPENDIX-M: NETWORK OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................87
APPENDIX-N: DIAGNOSTIC PRINTER..................................................................................................................90
APPENDIX-O: GLOSSARY.....................................................................................................................................96

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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 ratings of
the initiation and notification appliances must be compatible with the electrical ratings of the
control unit and must be properly interconnected. The wiring used for interconnection must be
large enough to carry the total current for all appliances without excessive voltage drop. The
RND-2 will not indicate alarm conditions without being connected to and configured correctly on an
MPC-NET2 network. (Refer to the MPC-NET2 Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more information.)
The control unit must be connected to a dedicated primary electrical source that has a high
degree of reliability and adequate capacity for this control unit. The only means of
disconnecting this power source shall be available only to authorized personnel and clearly
marked "Fire Alarm Circuit Control".
The control unit must also have connected to it a battery set (24V) that has enough capacity to
properly operate the system for 24, 60 or 90 (depending on system type) hours standby and 5
minutes alarm per NFPA 72 (Chapter 1). These batteries do lose capacity with age. Batteries
must be replaced when they fail to provide the control unit with the required standby and alarm
power or after 4 years, whichever happens first. These batteries must be checked for
performance at least two (2) times a year or more often if local requirements dictate.
Even though this control unit was made to last for the expected life of the fire alarm system,
any part could fail at any time. Therefore a regular test program should be followed and
documented to make sure that each part of the system is tested as in Chapter 7 of NFPA 72 or
more often if dictated by local code requirements. Malfunctioning units must be replaced or
repaired immediately by factory authorized service personnel.
This control unit is designed to show an alarm condition when the initiating devices
connected to it detect specific conditions. These conditions may or may not represent a life-
threatening condition. Also, evacuation of a building or area unnecessarily may subject
individuals to an unnecessary hazard. Therefore, it is most important that the building owner,
manager, or representative promulgate, distribute, and/or post instructions describing steps
to be taken when the fire alarm control unit signals an alarm condition. These instructions
should be developed in cooperation and conformance with representatives of the local
authority having jurisdiction.
As a backup or precautionary measure, it is strongly suggested that one of these steps should
be to notify the local fire department of an abnormal condition even where the DACT option (or
similar device) is included in the system.
NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control
Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used
at all as indicated below.
Program Feature or Option Possible Settings Settings Permitted in UL 864
Abort function ULI-Type
IRI-type
NYC-type
AHJ-type
Yes
Yes, provided pre-discharge time is 60 seconds or less.
No
Yes, provided pre-discharge time is 60 seconds or less.
Supervision/
Trouble Resound
Not enabled
1-30 hours
Yes
1-24 hours
Courtesy Delay (Releasing) 0-60 seconds 0-30 seconds
On MPC-REL module: S2 8th/9th Edition Jumper 8th Edition
9th Edition
No
Yes

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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 issued
its sales order, generally the manufacturer's distribution. In order to preserve this warranty, it is
important that only persons who have been properly trained and authorized by the
manufacturer service the product.
Other parties involved in the installation of this product may have also provided a warranty,
which may be different from that of the manufacturer. The manufacturer will only be
responsible to the original purchaser and only for the manufacturer's own warranty. For further
information regarding the manufacturers warranty, contact the original purchaser.
OWNER'S MANUAL: The owner's manual does not purport to cover all the details or variations
in the equipment described, nor does it provide for every possible contingency to be met in
connection with installation, operation and maintenance. All specifications subject to change
without notice. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which
are not covered sufficiently, the matter should be referred to the installer or original purchaser
listed below.
Installer Information:
Installer:
Company:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:
Date installed:
Installer's signature:
Original Purchaser Information:
Company:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:
Date purchased:
Purchaser's purchase order number:
Faraday sales order acknowledgment number:
Original purchaser's signature:

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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 fire alarm signaling system.
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
For other standards that may apply contact the authority having jurisdiction.
In order to comply with NFPA 750, NFPA 13 and NFPA 2001, the MPC-REL releasing module
and RPT-1 transformer must be installed in an MPC-6000 panel only.
When the system is configured per NFPA 750 an emergency release device shall be
provided.
For NFPA publications, contact:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

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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 X1 addressable device circuit, four/two notification circuits (NAC), serial interface
circuit, four status relays and a programming port.
The MPC-6000 control unit mounts in a 22" x 18" backbox with overall cover size of 22-9/32" x
18-3/8". Operating controls and indicators are mounted on the inside hinged plate. An 80
(4x20) – alphanumeric character LCD provides specific indications for addressable devices
while LEDs indicate general panel status.
Semi-flush mounting kits are available for the enclosure.
The main board mounts in the rear of the enclosure. The power supply is physically contiguous
with the main board. The MPC-6000 main board (MPC6-MB or MPC6-MB2) provides the
connections for external field wiring. Optional boards mount on the main board or on the rear
of the enclosure.
The display board (MPC6-DB or MPC6-DB2) mounts on the inner-hinged plate.
All normal operation is controlled via a membrane keypad. Displays are provided by an 80-
character, alphanumeric, backlit LCD display and by discrete LED indicators for major control
unit functions.
The 80-character (20 x 4) LCD is used to display event data, including alarms and troubles,
identification of zone or device, and presentation of history. The display is controlled by a set of
four push-button switches commanding the control processor. A back light is included in the
display to assure visibility in low light, but to conserve power it is only activated during a
reported event or on operation of a display control switch.
Individual LEDs on the panel are provided to indicate SYSTEM ALARM, PREALARM,
SUPERVISORY, ALARM SILENCED, SYSTEM TROUBLE and AC POWER ON. Direct push-
button controls are provided for ALARM SILENCE, ACKNOWLEDGE, MENU and SYSTEM
RESET. For MPC-6000 Electronics Package2, LEDs for Releasing application
(PREDISCHARGE, ABORT, DISCHARGE) are also provided.
Power Supply
A 24V (nominal) power supply provides all operating power to the control unit for both standby
and alarm conditions. Sufficient battery charging capability is available to charge 38 AH sealed
lead-acid batteries within code requirements for up to 90 hours quiescent plus 5 minutes
alarm. The cabinet will hold batteries only up to 12 AH. The back-up battery is 24V, maintained
by floating on the power supply. The battery will be automatically disconnected at low battery
voltage to prevent deep discharge.
X1 Addressable Device Circuit
The MPC-6000 control unit has one addressable device circuit utilizing the X1 Detection
Technology. The circuit has the capacity for 252 addresses.

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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 of NACs to two. Each circuit can be selected to give continuous output or one of
five sounding patterns. There is also a system coder capable of zone-coded operation. All of
the NACs are power limited and support synchronization of listed devices via the Faraday
SYNC Protocol.
Serial Interface Circuit
The MPC-6000 control unit has a Serial Interface Circuit that will drive up to 16 remote LCD
annunciators and up to a total of 8 Serial Relay Units and Serial Annunciator Units.
Status Relays
Four relays with dry contacts are provided. Three relays are programmable and the Trouble
status relay is non-programmable. The relay contacts are Form C and are rated for 1A @
28VDC resistive.
Programming Port
An RJ-11 jack is provided for a non-isolated RS-232 connection for temporary connection to a
computer for panel programming.

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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 X1 addressable device circuits, four/two notification circuits (NAC), serial
interface circuit, four status relays and a programming port.
The basic MPC-7000 control unit mounts in a 38" x 18" backbox with overall cover size of
38-9/32" x 18-3/8". Operating controls and indicators are mounted on the inside hinged plate.
An 80-character LCD provides specific indications for addressable devices while LEDs indicate
general panel status.
Semi-flush mounting kits are available for the enclosure.
The main board mounts in the rear of the enclosure. The power supply is physically contiguous
with the main board. The MPC-7000 main board (MPC7-MB) provides the connections for
external field wiring and connection points for optional modules. Optional boards mount on the
main board or mount on the rear of the enclosure.
The display board (MPC7-DB or MPC6-DB2) and controls mount on the inner-hinged plate.
All normal operation is controlled from the front of the control unit via push-button switches.
Displays are provided by an 80-character, alphanumeric, backlit LCD display and by discrete
LED indicators for major control unit functions.
The 80-character (20 x 4) LCD is used to display event data, including alarms and troubles,
identification of zone or device, and presentation of history. The display is controlled by a set of
four push-button switches commanding the control processor. A backlight is included in the
display to assure visibility in low light, but to conserve power it is only activated during a
reported event or on operation of a display control switch.
Individual LEDs on the panel are provided to indicate SYSTEM ALARM, PREALARM,
SUPERVISORY, ALARM SILENCED, SYSTEM TROUBLE and AC POWER ON. Direct push-
button controls are provided for ALARM SILENCE, ACKNOWLEDGE, MENU and SYSTEM
RESET.
Power Supply
A 24V (nominal) power supply provides all operating power to the control unit for both standby
and alarm conditions. Sufficient battery charging capability is available to charge 38 AH sealed
lead-acid batteries within code requirements for up to 60 hour quiescent plus 5 minutes alarm.
The cabinet will hold batteries only up to 18 AH. The back-up battery is 24V, maintained by
floating on the power supply. The battery will be automatically disconnected at low battery
voltage to prevent deep discharge.
X1 Addressable Device Circuits
The MPC-7000 control unit has two addressable device circuits (expandable to three or four),
utilizing the X1 Detection Technology. Each circuit has the capacity for 252 addresses.

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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. This reduces the number of NACs to two (six). Each circuit can be selected to give
continuous output or one of five sounding patterns. There is also a system coder capable of
zone-coded operation. All of the NACs are power limited and support synchronization of listed
devices via the Faraday SYNC Protocol.
Serial Interface Circuit
The MPC-7000 control unit has a Serial Interface Circuit that will drive up to 16 remote LCD
annunciators and up to a total of 8 Serial Relay Units and Serial Annunciator Units.
Status Relays
Four relays with dry contacts are provided. Three relays are programmable and the Trouble
status relay is non-programmable. The relay contacts are Form C and are rated for 1A @
28VDC resistive.
Programming Port
An RJ-11 jack is provided for a non-isolated RS-232 connection for temporary connection to a
computer for panel programming.

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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, serial interface circuit, four status relays and a programming port.
In a system with multiple panels connected via the MPC-NET2, the RND is used to
Acknowledge, Silence and Reset the total system.
The RND-2 Network annunciator mounts in a 22" x 18" backbox with overall cover size of
22-9/32" x 18-3/8". Operating controls and indicators are mounted on the inside hinged plate.
An 80 (20 x 4) – alphanumeric character LCD provides specific indications for addressable
devices while LEDs indicate general panel status.
Semi-flush mounting kits are available for the enclosure.
The main board mounts in the rear of the enclosure. The power supply is physically contiguous
with the main board. The RND-2 main board (MPC6-MB or MPC6-MB2) provides the
connections for external field wiring. Optional boards mount on the main board and the
network interface card mounts on the rear of the enclosure.
The display board mounts on the inner-hinged plate.
All normal operation is controlled via a membrane keypad. Displays are provided by an 80-
character, alphanumeric, backlit LCD and by discrete LED indicators for major control unit
functions.
The 80-character LCD is used to display event data, including alarms and troubles,
identification of network links or devices and presentation of history. The display is controlled
by a set of four push-button switches commanding the control processor. A back light is
included in the display to assure visibility in low light, but to conserve power it is only activated
during a reported event or on operation of a display control switch.
Individual LEDs on the panel are provided to indicate SYSTEM ALARM, PREALARM,
SUPERVISORY, ALARM SILENCED, SYSTEM TROUBLE and AC POWER ON. Direct push-
button controls are provided for ALARM SILENCE, ACKNOWLEDGE, MENU and SYSTEM
RESET.
Power Supply
A 24V (nominal) power supply provides all operating power to the control unit for both standby
and alarm conditions. Sufficient battery charging capability is available to charge 38 AH sealed
lead-acid batteries within code requirements for up to 60 hour quiescent plus 5 minutes alarm.
The cabinet will hold batteries only up to 12 AH. The back-up battery is 24V, maintained by
floating on the power supply. The battery will be automatically disconnected at low battery
voltage to prevent deep discharge.

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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 the Trouble
status relay is non-programmable. The relay contacts are Form C and are rated for 1A @
28VDC resistive.
Programming Port
An RJ-11 jack is provided for a non-isolated RS-232 connection for temporary connection to a
computer for panel programming.
Refer to the MPC-NET2 Owner’s Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more details on the networking
system.

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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 an alarm circuit with optional trouble
output. The CT-1K mounts on the MPC6-MB, MPC6-MB2 or MPC7-MB (Cannot be used in
conjunction with a DACT Board).
MPC-DACT Board (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2)
The Faraday MPC-DACT Digital Alarm Communication Transmitter board will send control unit
status data to a remote receiving station. The MPC-DACT mounts the MPC6-MB, MPC6-MB2
or MPC7-MB (Cannot be used in conjunction with the City Tie Board).
NPE-1 Transformer Assembly (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000)
The Faraday NPE-1 optional transformer assembly provides an additional 3 amps of NAC
power. The transformer mounts in the cabinet above the two transformers that come standard
with the MPC-6000 / MPC-7000. A maximum of one optional NPE-1 is allowed per system.
NEM-1 NAC Expansion Board (MPC-7000)
The NEM-1 NAC Expansion Board has eight 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 of NACs to four. Each circuit can be selected to give continuous
output or one of five sounding patterns. There is also a system coder capable of zone-coded
operation.
All of the NACs are power limited and support synchronization of listed devices via the
Faraday SYNC Protocol. If a NEM-1 is installed in an MPC-7000 panel, its NACs are
synchronized in sets of 4 as follows:
• NAC1, NAC2, NAC3 and NAC4 are synchronized with each other.
• NAC5, NAC6, NAC7 and NAC8 are synchronized with each other.
• NAC9, NAC10, NAC11 and NAC12 are synchronized with each other.
A maximum of one NEM-1 NAC Expander board can be installed per MPC-7000 panel.
LEM-1 Loop Expander Board (MPC-7000)
The LEM-1 has circuitry for the addition of an additional two FDLC Loop Driver boards to a
MPC-7000 panel. (FDLC Loop Driver Boards are not included). A maximum of one Loop
Expander Board is allowed per MPC-7000 system.
FDLC Loop Driver Board (MPC-7000)
The FDLC has one addressable device circuit that is programmed for connection to Faraday
addressable devices using the X1. The circuit has the capacity for 252 addresses. A maximum
of four FDLC boards per MPC-7000 panel is allowed. (Loops 3 and 4 require a LEM-1 Loop
Expander Board.)
HBC-1 Battery Charger (MPC-7000)
The HBC-1 is an optional battery charger to increase the charging capacity of the MPC-7000
up to 100AH lead acid batteries.

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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 sets beyond the physical capacity of the enclosure (12 AH
for the MPC-6000 and 18 AH for the MPC-7000). Maximum battery charging capacity for the
MPC-6000 is 38 AH. Maximum battery charging capacity for the MPC-7000 is 38 AH. Some of
the battery models are listed in the table below:
Model Number Description Part Number Panel
BT-34 10 Amp-Hour Battery Set 175-387140 MPC-6000/-7000/RND-2
BP-61 15 Amp-Hour Battery Set 175-387194 MPC-6000/-7000/RND-2
BTX-1 31 Amp-Hour Battery Set 175-083897 MPC-6000/-7000/RND-2
BTX-2 55 Amp-Hour Battery Set 175-083898 MPC-7000 with HBC-1
BTX-3 100 Amp-Hour Battery Set 599-034220 MPC-7000 with HBC-1
MPC-REL Releasing Module (MPC-6000 Only)
The MPC-REL Releasing module is an optional accessory for the MPC 6000 Fire Alarm
System Control Panel that allows the panel to control Sprinkler Systems (Pre-Action / Deluge),
Water Spray Systems and Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems via approved solenoids
(NFPA 13, NFPA 750 and NFPA 2001). The MPC-REL provides two independent releasing
circuits with a capacity of 1.5 amps each. This module is controlled by the panel. All of the
operating parameters are programmed through the panel or the CIS-4 configuration tool. The
MPC-REL requires an MPC-6000 Electronics Package 2, see page 30, and an RPT-1
transformer that mounts above the NPE-1 transformer(s).
When an RPT-1 transformer is used, the optional NPE-1 transformer is not available.
The MPC-REL must not be installed in a networked system.
12603A (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2)
This is the basic NIB (Network Interface Board) card that is installed in the panel enclosure that
allows the panel to communicate in the MPC-NET2 network. It is connected to the serial port of
the main board (MPC6-MB, MPC6-MB2, MPC7-MB2). Refer to the MPC-NET2 Owner’s
Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more information.
12523A (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2)
The 12523A is a 12603A NIB (Network Interface Board) card installed in a 12411 surface box
enclosure that is installed external to the panel enclosure. It is connected to the serial port of
the main board (MPC6-MB, MPC6-MB2, MPC7-MB2). Refer to the MPC-NET2 Owner’s
Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more information.

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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
events. Refer to the MPC-NET2 Owner’s Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more information.
12525 (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2)
This is a line surge suppressor module that allows the NIB cards to be installed in a separate
building location. This module is installed in a 12525 surface box enclosure that is installed
external to the panel. Refer to the MPC-NET2 Owner’s Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more
information.
12535 (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2)
This is a multi-mode fiber optic converter that is installed in NIB cards. Refer to the MPC-NET2
Owner’s Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more information.
12536 (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2)
This is a single-mode fiber optic converter that is installed in NIB cards. Refer to the MPC-
NET2 Owner’s Manual, P/N 315-049594, for more information.

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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 and
a security key switch. The display and controls of the RDC-2 are the same as those on the
front of the MPC-7000 and RND-2 panels, including a key switch for security. The backlight
activates only during active button press or when events are present in the system to conserve
power. The RDC-2 can be installed in RND-2 and MPC-7000 panels. It can also be installed in
the MPC-6000 panel provided that the Releasing application features are not used.
The RDC-3 Serial LCD annunciator consists of a backlit 80 character (20 x 4) alphanumeric
LDC display, 4 menu buttons, 4 dedicated buttons for operator interface, 9 LED indicators and
a security key switch. The display and controls of the RDC-3 are the same as those on the
front of the MPC-6000 panel including a key switch for security. The backlight activates only
during active button press or when events are present on the system to conserve power. The
RDC-3 can be installed in MPC-6000 panels with releasing application only.
Up to sixteen annunciators may be addressed by the communication circuit. Some may require
additional RSE-300 auxiliary power supplies depending on the total accessory power loading.
Serial Relay Unit and Serial Relay Extender
The SRU-2 Serial Relay Unit includes a processor board and a relay board. The processor board
receives commands from the control unit for activating the relays and transmits supervision
and control functions to the control unit. The processor board can control up to 3 SRE-8 relay
boards. Each relay board provides 8 programmable relays with Form C contacts. The control
unit can address up to a total of 8 Serial Relay Units and/or Serial Annunciator Units. RSE-300
auxiliary power supplies will be required to power units beyond the control unit capability.
Serial Annunciator Unit and Serial Annunciator Extender
The SLU-2 Serial Annunciator Unit includes a processor board and an annunciator driver
board. The processor board receives commands from the control unit for activating the outputs
and transmits supervision and control functions to the control unit. The processor board can
control up to 4 SLE-16 annunciator driver boards. Each driver board provides 16 supervised
programmable outputs for LEDs or incandescent lamps. The control unit can address up to 8
Serial Relay Units and/or Serial Annunciator Units. RSE-300 auxiliary power supplies will be
required to power units beyond the control unit capability.
RSE-300 Remote Signal Expander
The RSE-300 is a notification appliance circuit expander with a built-in auxiliary power output.
This power source is designed to provide power for notification appliances, door holders and
4-wire smoke detectors. The RSE-300 provides 6 amps of 24 VDC power for multiple uses. All
6 amps can be directed to 4 Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs). Each is rated at 3 amps
and is power limited. Either 1 or 2 inputs can control the four outputs. These outputs are
compatible with Faraday notification appliances.
The RSE-300 can be configured so that the inputs can be programmed to provide steady
outputs, ANSI temporal outputs, or Faraday SYNC protocol for synchronized horn/strobe
outputs. It can also be programmed to silence Faraday sync horns while the sync strobes
remain on, using two wires. This requires a silenceable and non-silenceable input.
The RSE-300 also offers a 3 amp auxiliary output for driving other portions of your fire alarm system.

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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, pre-alarm or
alarm conditions and communicates the status to the control unit.
Variable Thesholds - The detectors can be set to operate in various pre-programmed
optimizations, depending on installation locations.
Operator Alerts - The control unit can trigger an alarm or trouble automatically on the
occurrence of a number of conditions of the detector. These include (but are not limited to):
Maintenance alert
Pre-alarm alert
No response
Incorrect response
Multiple response
Heat Detectors
Addressable heat sensing detectors may be intermixed on the circuit for locations where heat
sensing may be the most effective detection mode. The heat detectors may be programmed
for rate of rise operation.
Addressable Modules (Monitor and Control)
In addition to detectors, the circuit can communicate with addressable modules, allowing
initiating devices or notification appliances with local power sources to supervise the power
sources and generate event conditions.
Manual Stations
Addressable manual stations may be intermixed on the circuit with proper response
programmed into the control unit.
Programming X1 Devices
X1 devices can be programmed in the following manner:
8720 Device Programmer/ Loop Tester - Refer to the 8720 User’s Manual, P/N 315-
033260FA, for further information.
MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 Panel Keypad – Refer to the MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 /
RND-2 Programmer’s Manual, P/N 315-049403FA, for detailed information of system
programming. Used only for field removal and reinstallation of individual devices.