Faraday MPC-6000 User manual

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
8 Fernwood Road • Florham Park, NJ 07932
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P/N 315-447309-5
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
DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 4
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 (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2) ...............................................................................................10
MPC-DACT DACT Board (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2).........................................................................................10
NPE-1 Transformer Assembly (MPC-6000 / MPC-7000) .................................................................................................10
NEM-1 NAC Expansion Board (MPC-7000).....................................................................................................................10
LEM-1 Loop Expander Board (MPC-7000)......................................................................................................................10
FDLC Loop Driver Board (MPC-7000)............................................................................................................................10
HBC-1 Battery Charger (MPC-7000)................................................................................................................................10
Battery Sets........................................................................................................................................................................10
AUXILIARY MODULES....................................................................................................................................................11
Serial LCD Annunciator....................................................................................................................................................11
Serial Relay Unit and Serial Relay Extender.....................................................................................................................11
Serial Annunciator Unit and Serial Annunciator Extender...............................................................................................11
RSE-300 Remote Signal Expander.....................................................................................................................................11
X1 ADDRESSABLE DEVICES ..........................................................................................................................................12
Fire Smart™ Smoke Detector............................................................................................................................................12
Heat Detectors...................................................................................................................................................................12
Addressable Modules (Monitor and Control)....................................................................................................................12
Manual Stations.................................................................................................................................................................12
Programming X1 Devices..................................................................................................................................................12
EVENT HISTORY...............................................................................................................................................................13
GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................14
Environmental....................................................................................................................................................................14
Power Limiting ..................................................................................................................................................................14
Ground Fault Detection.....................................................................................................................................................14

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NAC Operation..................................................................................................................................................................14
Transient Protection..........................................................................................................................................................14
Security Features...............................................................................................................................................................14
REGULATORY STANDARDS...........................................................................................................................................15
Federal Communications Commission..............................................................................................................................15
Underwriters Laboratories................................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................16
Environmental....................................................................................................................................................................16
Primary Supply..................................................................................................................................................................16
Secondary and Trouble Power Supply...............................................................................................................................16
Auxiliary Power Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................16
Status Relays......................................................................................................................................................................16
Notification Appliance Circuits .........................................................................................................................................17
Serial Interface Circuit......................................................................................................................................................17
X1 Addressable Device Circuits ........................................................................................................................................17
City Tie (Optional City Tie Board P/N CT-1K).................................................................................................................18
DACT Circuit (Optional DACT Board MPC-DACT)........................................................................................................18
Additional Transformer (Optional Transformer Assembly NPE-1)...................................................................................18
CONTROL UNIT OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 19
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................19
Standby Condition..............................................................................................................................................................19
Alarm Conditions...............................................................................................................................................................19
Trouble Conditions............................................................................................................................................................20
Supervisory Conditions......................................................................................................................................................21
Pre-Alarm Conditions........................................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................................21
ADDITIONAL OPERATING PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................22
Lamp Test...........................................................................................................................................................................22
Drill ...................................................................................................................................................................................22
Recall.................................................................................................................................................................................22
Alert...................................................................................................................................................................................22
History...............................................................................................................................................................................23
MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................24
Alarm Operation................................................................................................................................................................24
Authorized Personnel Only................................................................................................................................................24
Trouble Operation .............................................................................................................................................................24
Normal Standby Condition ................................................................................................................................................24
RDC-2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................25
Alarm Operation................................................................................................................................................................25
Authorized Personnel Only................................................................................................................................................25
Trouble Operation .............................................................................................................................................................25
Normal Standby Condition ................................................................................................................................................25
CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................... 26
PARTS SUPPLIED – MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 .....................................................................................................26
Enclosure Packages (Black or Red)...................................................................................................................................26
Electronics Package MPC-6000 / MPC-7000...................................................................................................................26
Electronics Package RND-2..............................................................................................................................................26
With NPE-1 Transformer Package....................................................................................................................................26
CAUTION ............................................................................................................................................................................26
CONTROL UNIT LOCATION............................................................................................................................................27
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................27
ENCLOSURE MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................27
MPC-6000 and RND-2 Enclosure Mounting Pictures.......................................................................................................28
MPC-7000 Enclosure Mounting Pictures..........................................................................................................................29
Remove Knock-Outs...........................................................................................................................................................29
Main Board Installation – P/N MPC6-MB / MPC7-MB....................................................................................................30
Bridge Rectifier Installation – P/N 130-PM3223 ..............................................................................................................31

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Transformer Mounting – P/N NPE-1.................................................................................................................................32
Loop Driver Board(s) Mounting – P/N FDLC...................................................................................................................33
Display Board Installation – P/N MPC-DB or RND2-DB ................................................................................................34
Ground Wire Installation – P/N 600-149373....................................................................................................................34
SYSTEM WIRING.................................................................................................................................................... 35
AC Supply Connection.......................................................................................................................................................35
Battery Installation............................................................................................................................................................36
Powering the Control Unit ................................................................................................................................................36
Optional Modules ..............................................................................................................................................................36
Check System Operation....................................................................................................................................................36
WIRING................................................................................................................................................................................36
Control Unit Wiring Overview...........................................................................................................................................37
Wiring Entering Enclosure................................................................................................................................................37
Install Wiring.....................................................................................................................................................................37
Wiring Separation..............................................................................................................................................................38
Primary And Secondary Power Wiring .............................................................................................................................39
Status Relays And Auxiliary Power Outputs Wiring..........................................................................................................39
MPC-6000 System Power Requirements (Does not include NAC power).........................................................................40
RND-2 System Power Requirements..................................................................................................................................40
MPC-7000 System Power Requirement (Does not include NAC power)...........................................................................40
Auxiliary Power Supply.....................................................................................................................................................41
Battery Size Calculations...................................................................................................................................................41
NAC Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................42
Serial Interface Circuit......................................................................................................................................................43
Serial Remote Device Wiring Overview.............................................................................................................................44
X1 Addresable Device Circuit(s).......................................................................................................................................45
X1 Addressable Device Wiring Diagrams.........................................................................................................................46
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL UNIT................................................................................................................ 48
KEYPAD PROGRAMMING...............................................................................................................................................48
PC PROGRAMMING..........................................................................................................................................................48
PROGRAMMING SECURITY............................................................................................................................................48
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................... 49
GENERAL............................................................................................................................................................................49
QUICK TEST .......................................................................................................................................................................50
APPENDIX-A: REFERENCE DATA....................................................................................................................... 51
WIRE SELECTION GUIDES..............................................................................................................................................51
Resistance of Solid Copper Wire .......................................................................................................................................51
Notification Appliance Circuit Wire Selection Guide........................................................................................................51
Maximum Wire Loop Distance (Feet)................................................................................................................................51
Addressable Device Circuit Wire Selection Guide ............................................................................................................52
Line Resistance Graph.......................................................................................................................................................52
BATTERY SIZE CALCULATIONS...................................................................................................................................53
MPC-6000 Current Calculations.......................................................................................................................................53
RND-2 Current Calculations.............................................................................................................................................53
MPC-7000 Current Calculation........................................................................................................................................53
Auxiliary Module Battery Calculations .............................................................................................................................55
Device Current Calculations .............................................................................................................................................55
Total System Currents........................................................................................................................................................56
Battery Size........................................................................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX-B: COMPATIBLE DEVICES................................................................................................................ 57
DEVICES FOR ADDRESSABLE DEVICE CIRCUITS.....................................................................................................57
Faraday X1 Manual Pull Stations .....................................................................................................................................57
Faraday X1 Modules .........................................................................................................................................................57
Faraday X1 Photo Electric Detectors................................................................................................................................57
Faraday X1 Bases..............................................................................................................................................................57
Faraday X1 Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................57

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DEVICES FOR NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS..............................................................................................58
Notification Appliances......................................................................................................................................................58
Accessory Devices..............................................................................................................................................................61
DEVICES FOR AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUTS............................................................................................................61
Door Holders.....................................................................................................................................................................61
Relays.................................................................................................................................................................................61
APPENDIX-C: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................... 62
DEFINITIONS FOR EVENT HISTORY ENTRIES ...........................................................................................................62
A. General..........................................................................................................................................................................62
B. System Troubles.............................................................................................................................................................63
C. System Events................................................................................................................................................................64
APPENDIX-D: MODULE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LIST........................................................................ 65
APPENDIX-E: GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................... 66

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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.
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 or 60 (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.
Fire alarm control units cannot last forever. 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.

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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.
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) provides the connections for
external field wiring. Optional boards mount on the main board or 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 display 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 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.
Power Supply
A regulated fullwave rectified 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 38.5 AH sealed lead-acid batteries within code requirements for 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.
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
eight sounding patterns available in the control unit including the Faraday SYNC Protocol.
There is also a system coder capable of zone-coded operation. All of the NACs are power
limited.
Serial Interface Circuit
The MPC-6000 control unit has a Serial Interface Circuit that will drive up to 16 remote LCD
annunciators and 8 Serial Relay Units and Serial Annunciator Units.
Status Relays
Four relays with dry contacts are provided. These relays are programmable to power fail,
alarm, trouble and supervisory functions. The relay contacts are Form C and are rated 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 plate with a
polycarbonate decal for identification. 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 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 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 38.5 AH
sealed lead-acid batteries within code requirements for 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 eight sounding patterns available in the control unit including the
Faraday SYNC Protocol. There is also a system coder capable of zone-coded operation. All of
the NACs are power limited.
Serial Interface Circuit
The MPC-7000 control unit has a Serial Interface Circuit that will drive up to 16 remote LCD
annunciators and 8 Serial Relay Units and Serial Annunciator Units.
Status Relays
Four relays with dry contacts are provided. These relays are programmable to power fail,
alarm, trouble and supervisory functions. The relay contacts are Form C and are rated 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 (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 RND-2 main board (MPC6-MB) provides the connections for external
field wiring. Optional boards mount on the main board or 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 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.
Power Supply
A regulated fullwave rectified 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 38.5 AH sealed lead-acid batteries within code requirements for 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 and 8 Serial Relay Units and Serial Annunciator Units.
Status Relays
Four relays with dry contacts are provided. These relays are programmable to power fail,
alarm, trouble and supervisory functions. The relay contacts are Form C and are rated 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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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 onto the main termination board. (Cannot be used in conjunction
with a DACT Board).
MPC-DACT 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 onto the main termination
board (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 eight sounding patterns available in the control unit including the Faraday
SYNC Protocol. There is also a system coder capable of zone-coded operation. All of the
NACs are power limited. Maximum of one NAC Expander board per MPC-7000 system.
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
to 100AH lead acid batteries.
Battery Sets
The MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 control units are designed to use only sealed lead-acid or
equivalent 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 (12AH for the MPC-
6000 and 18AH for the MPC-7000). Maximum battery charging capacity for the MPC-6000 is
38.5AH. Maximum battery charging capacity for the MPC-7000 is 38.5AH. (100AH with the
optional battery charger HBC-1.)

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AUXILIARY MODULES
Serial LCD Annunciator
The RDC-2 Serial LCD Annunciator consists of a backlit 80 character LCD alphanumeric
display, 4 menu buttons, 4 dedicated buttons for operator interaction, 6 LED indicators, and a
security key-switch. The display and controls on the annunciator are the same as those on the
front of the control unit, including a key-switch for security. The backlight operates only when
the data are being accessed, to conserve power. Up to sixteen annunciators may be
addressed by the communications circuit, but 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
relay boards. Each relay board provides 8 relays with Form C contacts. 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.
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 annunciator driver boards. Each driver board provides 16 supervised 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:
Maintenance alert
Pre-alarm alert
No response
Incorrect 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,
through the control unit, 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, and supervising the
power sources.
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.

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EVENT HISTORY
The control unit includes a non-volatile memory recording up to 2000 system events. Identified
alarm, trouble, supervisory trouble and other significant events will be recorded along with the
date and time of occurrence and can be inspected by operating front panel push buttons.
Events recorded in the history are:
•Alarm, Trouble or Supervisory conditions.
•Drill, Recall and General Evacuation.
•Activation of NACs or modules used for sounders or strobes.
•Unit used for command functions. (Silence, acknowledge, reset, etc.)
•PAS_INHIBIT switch activation.
•Alarm silence (manual and automatic).
•System reset.
•Power up.
•Entry to Programmer Mode.
•Back-up configuration edited.
•Validity check on backup configuration. (Errors detected or no errors detected)
•Running of comparison function. (Same or different)
•Replacement of primary configuration.
•Execution of Auto-program.
•Exit from Programmer Mode.
•System time or date change.
•Input point disable/enable.
•Start and stop of walk test.
•Expiration of Walk Test Timer.
•Expiration of re-ring timer.
•Alarm/trouble/supervisory Acknowledgment.
•Trouble/supervisory restored to normal.
•Alarm verification counter rollover.
•Pre-alarm activation.
•Pre-alarm acknowledgment/restore.
•Alarm of zone with no outputs.
•Activation of points defined for logging.
•Detector maintenance alerts.

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GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES
Environmental
All hardware is suitable for use in a dry, interior or protected location.
Power Limiting
The AC power and battery wiring are not power limited. All other circuits leaving the control
unit are power limited, provided the proper installation rules are maintained.
Ground Fault Detection
The control unit provides system ground fault detection and is annunciated as a trouble
condition on the system. In addition, each addressable loop circuit has its own ground
detection circuitry and indicator.
System (+) Ground Fault Threshold = 40K Ω
System (-) Ground Fault Threshold = 300k Ω
Loop Circuit Ground Fault Threshold = 20k Ω
NAC Operation
The notification appliance circuits are commanded and controlled by a microprocessor to
provide more versatility than in a total hardware system
•Output Sounding Patterns - The notification appliance circuits are operable in different
sounding patterns. Any circuit is selectable to any of eight software-generated patterns or
continuous sounding. For convenience, three of the patterns are preprogrammed for March
Time, Temporal, and Faraday SYNC Protocol.
•Audible Silence Inhibit - In addition to designation of water flow zones, the entire control
unit may be programmed to inhibit audible silence for 0, 1, 3, or 6 minutes from the last
alarm. System reset may also be inhibited.
Transient Protection
Transient protection devices are provided to meet UL864 requirements.
Security Features
Processor control and addressing allow inclusion of several functions to assure security and
proper programming of the system.
Multi-level password protection of programming functions prevents unauthorized configuration
changes.
Device type supervision: If the type reported by an addressable detector or module does not
agree with the configuration, the system reports a trouble.
Device address supervision: The system checks that all configured devices on the addressable
device circuit and the Serial Interface Circuit responds to an address poll. If a configured
device is missing, the system reports a trouble. The system also polls unused addresses
periodically. If a device responds to such a poll of a non-configured device, the system reports
a trouble. Two devices addressed the same also cause a trouble to be reported.