First Alert FA2000C Assembly instructions

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UL864 Compliance Requirements
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General Information
The FA2000C provides features that allow the system to comply with UL864 installation
requirements. The following features must be set accordingly in order for the system to comply with
UL864 installation requirements:
•The reporting of bypassed points to the central station must be enabled
•Fire alarm notification circuits must be supervised
•Fire installations require the use of a synchronization module to synchronize the sounders
and strobes on the system
•Supervision must be enabled for both the main and backup phone lines
•The delay water flow points must not exceed 90 seconds
•The Test report interval must be set for a maximum of 24 hours
Non-Compliant UL864 Features
The following features are not UL864 compliant and may not be used in a UL864 installation:
•Ring Detection Count must be set to 0 (disabled)
Programming Field Settings for UL864 Compliance
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 Permitted in
UL864? Y/N
Possible settings Settings permitted in UL 864
30 ALARM BELL
TIMEOUT
Y 0 = no timeout
1 = 4 minutes
2 = 8 minutes
3 = 12 minutes
4 = 16 minutes.
Must be a minimum of 6
minutes.
31 AUXILIARY RELAY
TIMEOUT
Y 0 = no timeout
1 = 4 minutes
2 = 8 minutes
3 = 12 minutes
4 = 16 minutes.
Must be a minimum of 6
minutes.
95 RING DETECTION
COUNT
Y Enter 0 to disable ring
detection.
Enter 1-9, #10, #11, #12, #13,
#14 for ring counts of 1-14.
Enter #15 to select Answering
Machine Defeat Mode
Must be set to “0” (disable).

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Table of Contents
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UL864 Compliance Requirements.......................................................................................................iii
General Information ............................................................................................................................................ iii
Non-Compliant UL864 Features ......................................................................................................................... iii
Programming Field Settings for UL864 Compliance........................................................................................... iii
List of Figures .........................................................................................................................................v
Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................................................................... vi
SECTION 1..........................................................................................................................................1-1
General Description.............................................................................................................................1-1
About the FA2000C.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 2..........................................................................................................................................2-1
Installing the Control...........................................................................................................................2-1
Mounting the Control Cabinet .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing the Cabinet Lock............................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing the Control's Circuit Board................................................................................................................ 2-1
Commercial Fire Installation Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the Keypads...................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Installing External Sounders ............................................................................................................................ 2-5
Auxiliary Relay Connections ............................................................................................................................ 2-7
Telephone Line Connections ........................................................................................................................... 2-8
Wiring Devices to Zones 1-5............................................................................................................................ 2-9
Determining the Control’s Power Supply Load .............................................................................................. 2-12
Determining the Size of the Standby Battery................................................................................................. 2-13
SECTION 3..........................................................................................................................................3-1
Programming .......................................................................................................................................3-1
Entering and Exiting Programming Mode ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Data Field Programming Mode ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
Menu Mode Programming................................................................................................................................3-2
Zone Number Designations ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Zone Response Type Definitions..................................................................................................................... 3-2
SECTION 4..........................................................................................................................................4-1
Data Field Descriptions.......................................................................................................................4-1
About Data Field Programming........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Programming Data Fields ................................................................................................................................4-1
SECTION 5..........................................................................................................................................5-1
Menu Mode Programming...................................................................................................................5-1
General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Field 56 Zone Programming ......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Field 82 Zone Programming ......................................................................................................................... 5-2
Adding Custom Words ..................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Alpha Vocabulary List ...................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Character (ASCII) Chart................................................................................................................................... 5-5

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SECTION 6..........................................................................................................................................6-1
System Communication......................................................................................................................6-1
General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Report Code Formats....................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Table of Contact ID Event Codes .................................................................................................................... 6-1
SECTION 7..........................................................................................................................................7-1
Downloading Primer............................................................................................................................7-1
General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Getting On-Line with a Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 7-2
SECTION 8..........................................................................................................................................8-1
System Operation ................................................................................................................................8-1
User Codes ...................................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Keypad Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 8-2
SECTION 9..........................................................................................................................................9-1
Testing the System..............................................................................................................................9-1
Fire Walk Test .................................................................................................................................................. 9-1
Dialer Test........................................................................................................................................................ 9-1
Trouble Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 9-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 9-2
APPENDIX A .....................................................................................................................................A-1
Regulatory Agency Statements......................................................................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B .....................................................................................................................................B-1
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................B-1
FA2000C Control ............................................................................................................................................. B-1
Index ............................................................................................................................................Index-1
The Limitations of This Alarm System............................................................................ Follows Index
List of Figures
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Figure 2-1: Installing the Lock ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Figure 2-2: Circuit Board Mounting Details ............................................................................................................ 2-2
Figure 2-3: Circuit Board Installation ...................................................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-4: Keypad Connections to the Control Board........................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-5: External Sounder Connections ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Figure 2-6: Wiring the Auxiliary Relay Output For Unsupervised Alarm Output. .................................................. 2-8
Figure 2-7: Wiring the Auxiliary Relay Output For 4-Wire Smoke Detector Power Usage.................................... 2-8
Figure 2-10: Connecting the Backup Batteries..................................................................................................... 2-14
FA2000C Simplified Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................. Inside Back Cover

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Conventions Used in This Manual
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Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the meaning of the following symbols (icons).
ULThese notes include specific information that must be followed if you are installing this system for a UL
Listed application.
These notes include information that you should be aware of before continuing with the installation, and
that, if not observed, could result in operational difficulties.
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This symbol indicates a critical note that could seriously affect the operation of the system, or could cause
damage to the system. Please read each warning carefully. This symbol also denotes warnings about
physical harm to the user.
ZONE PROG?
1 = YES 0 = NO 0
Many system options are programmed in an interactive mode by responding to
alpha keypad display prompts. These prompts are shown in a single-line box.
00 Additional system options are programmed via data fields, which are indicated by a “star” () followed
by the data field number.
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS:
Unless noted otherwise, references to specific model numbers represent HONEYWELL products.

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SECTION 1
General Description
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About the FA2000C
The First Alert FA2000C is a fire alarm control/communicator that supports 5 style B (for further explanation of style B,
refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Chapter 3: Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems) hardwired zones. It
may be used as a slave Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) providing central station or remote station
service for a listed Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). It may also be used as a stand-alone non-coded local, central
station or remote station control.
Features
Hardwire Zones
•Provides 5 style B hardwire zones
•Supports up to 16 2-wire smoke detectors each on zone 5
•Provides 300 – 500ms response time
•Supports 4-wire smoke detectors on any zone (power to these should be supplied from the control's auxiliary relay
power output)
Remote Keypads
The following keypads may be used:
•Fixed-Word Keypads: FA260
•Alpha Keypad: FA570KP
When used as a DACT only, a keypad is not required, but may be used to provide supplementary status
annunciation.
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When used as a control, optional keypads may be used in conjunction with the control panel's LED indicators
and SILENCE/RESET button. If used, one optional keypad must be mounted within 3 feet of the control with the
wiring run in conduit.
User Codes (for use with remote keypads)
•1 Installer code for entire system (user 1– intended for use by installer)
•5 Secondary user codes (users 2–6; user 2 intended for use by principle end user)
Backup Dialer
Has built-in backup dialer for connecting to a second supervised telephone line.
Bell Output
Provides one 12VDC (nominal), 1A output, which may be configured for Style Y (for further explanation of style Y, refer
to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Chapter 3: Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems), EOLR supervision (for use
with polarized alarm sounding devices) or for no supervision (no EOLR used).
Auxiliary Relay
Provides a built-in 12V wet or dry (jumper selectable) "Form C" relay which can be used for one of the following:
•Alarm activation on selected zones, silenced by User Code + [OFF]
•Trouble/Supervisory activation
•4-wire smoke detector reset
•Battery saving feature (disconnects power from non-critical loads 4 hours after AC power loss)
•Alarm activation on selected zones, silenced by Code + [#] + [67] (can be used for elevator recall)

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Built-in Indicators and Switches
•A built-in warning buzzer that provides alarm, supervisory, and trouble sounds
•10 LED indicators provide visual status of (1) AC Power, (2) Battery Trouble, (3) Communication Failure, (4) Telco
Line Fault, (5) Silenced Audible Conditions, (6) Supervisory, (7) Alarm, (8) Trouble, (9) Main Dialer Line Seize, and
(10) Backup Dialer Line Seize
•A Silence/Reset push-button allows audible warnings to be silenced and smoke detectors to be reset.
Programming
Programmed options are stored in electrically erasable, non-volatile EEROM memory (information can be reprogrammed
at any time and will not be lost in the event of a power loss). The system can be programmed by one of the following
methods:
•On-site using an alpha keypad
•From a remote location via an IBM compatible computer using the Compass Downloading software
ULRemote programming may only be used when a service technician is at the site during downloading
Communication Formats Supported
•ADEMCO Low Speed (Standard or Expanded)
•Sescoa/Radionics (Standard or Expanded)
•ADEMCO Express
•ADEMCO Contact ID
AC Power Input
Uses an enclosed, permanently-wired, 120VAC transformer rated @ 18VAC, 40VA (supplied) with manually resettable
circuit breaker.
Auxiliary Power Output
•Provides 12VDC, 350mA maximum for peripherals such as keypads.
•Uses Positive Temperature Coefficient Thermistors (PTCs) for protection. There are no replaceable fuses.
Back-Up Battery
Uses a rechargeable 12VDC, 7AH/14AH maximum lead acid (gel cell) battery for back-up power (dual battery cable
supplied)

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SECTION 2
Installing the Control
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This section describes the procedures for mounting and wiring the control panel and all the peripheral devices.
Mounting the Control Cabinet
To mount the control cabinet, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Before mounting the circuit board, remove the metal knockouts for the wiring entry that you will be using.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE KNOCKOUTS AFTER THE CIRCUIT BOARD HAS BEEN
INSTALLED.
2 Using fasteners or anchors (not supplied), mount the control cabinet to a sturdy wall in a clean, dry area
that is not readily accessible to the general public. The back of the cabinet has 4 holes for this purpose.
Installing the Cabinet Lock
To install the lock, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Remove the cabinet door, and the lock knockout from the door. Insert the key into the lock.
2 Position the lock in the hole, making certain that the latch will make contact with the latch bracket when
the door is closed.
3 When correctly positioned, push the lock until it is held securely by its snap tabs.
Use the lock supplied (Honeywell No. K4445).
CABINET DOOR
BOTTOM
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
cab_lock_snap-001-V0
ADEMCO ADEMCO
PUSH
SNAP
TAB
SNAP
TAB
PUSH
ON LOCK
UNTIL IT
IS SEATED
SECURELY
STEP 2STEP 1
CHECK
POSITION
Figure 2-1: Installing the Lock
Installing the Control's Circuit Board
To install the circuit board in the cabinet, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 If an optional rear tamper switch is going to be used, remove the 4 screws securing the back plate to
the cabinet, then remove the knockout from the back plate. Install the rear tamper switch, then replace the
back plate.
2 Ensure the back plate mounting screws (4) are tight.
3 Install the 3 lower Standoffs with their screws and lock washers along the bottom of the back plate. Refer to
Figure 2-2. Leave the screws loose to allow the circuit board to slip in.
4 Install the 2 upper Standoffs on the back plate. Refer to Figure 2-3 for their location.

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5 Slip the bottom part of the circuit board onto the 3 lower Standoffs ensuring it is under the lock washers.
Then snap the top part of the circuit board onto the 2 upper Standoffs.
6 Tighten the 3 screws securing the circuit board to the 3 lower Standoffs.
7 Install the LED Indicator board and connect its cable to J5 on the printed circuit board.
8 ENSURE FACILITY POWER IS OFF.
Remove the Power Supply's cover plate (4 screws). Refer to Figure 2-3 and the Simplified Wiring Diagram
(inside of back cover) and install the earth ground connections.
9 Use wire nuts (not supplied) to connect the facility power wiring to the power supply transformer's black and
white wires. Replace the power supply cover plate.
10 Connect the transformer's 18VAC BLUE flying leads which emerge from the top of the enclosure to the
circuit board's AC terminals (Terminals 1 and 2). Replace the power supply cover plate.
5110XM-005-V1
Standoffs(3)
Remove Knockout
if using a rear
Tamper Switch
Standoffs Screw
Circuit
Board
Lock
Washer
Back Plate
Figure 2-2: Circuit Board Mounting Details
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The control panel requires connection to a good earth ground in order to provide proper 120VAC shock hazard
protection, lightening transient protection, and earth ground fault detection.
Refer to the National Electrical Code for proper earth grounding methods.
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•A dedicated 120VAC circuit must be used for fire applications.
•Wires must be rated for 90 degrees C or higher operation.
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Make sure that the dedicated AC circuit is not powered at this time.
Apply AC power only after all other wiring, except the backup battery wiring, has been completed.

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5110XM-004-V1
+
Battery
+
Battery
Wires must be
run in Conduit
Cabinet
Door
Wired to
Transformer
Facility
Ground
Standoff
Standoffs
(3)
J5
Back
Plate
Standoff
LED Indicator
Board
Figure 2-3: Circuit Board Installation
Commercial Fire Installation Guidelines
•Dress field wiring away from the microprocessor (center) section of the PC board. Dress wiring to the left and right
sides of the cabinet and secure using tie wraps.
•Separate all power-limited wiring from other wiring by at least ¼-inch (6.4mm).
•Non-power-limited wiring that exits the control panel (i.e., facility power) must be run in conduit.
•All unused knockouts must be plugged.
•All wiring that exits the control panel must be strain-relieved (e.g., tie-wrapped).

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Installing the Keypads
The following keypads may be used in conjunction with the control panel's LED indicators and SILENCE/RESET button:
•Fixed-Word Display: FA260KP, and/or Alpha Display: FA570KP
•Independent of the restrictions on keypads for stand-alone control usage, the FA2000C supports up to 4 keypads
provided that the 350mA current rating is not exceeded for aux. power and for the system as a whole. Fixed word
and alpha keypads may be used in the same installation.
Many municipalities require that fire alarm annunciators be red in color. Check with the authority having
jurisdiction before choosing a keypad color for your installation.
Wiring to the Keypads
If optional keypads are used, one must be mounted within 3 feet of the control panel with the wiring (#22AWG) run in
conduit. When used as a slave DACT, there are no restrictions. Remote keypads may be wired to a single run or
individual keypads may be wired to separate wire runs. To wire the keypads, perform the following steps:
Step Action
Use the table below to determine the length of any single wire run based on the total loading on that run. The
length of all wire runs combined must not exceed 900 feet if unshielded cable is used. If shielded cable is used,
the combined wire run length must not exceed 450 feet.
Wire Size 100mA 200mA 300mA 350mA
#22 200’ 125’ 80’ 71’
#20 400’ 200’ 130’ 110’
#18 625’ 310’ 200’ 170’
#16 900’ 450’ 300’ 250’
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2 Run field wiring from the control to the keypads (using standard 4-conductor twisted wire cable using the wire
gauge determined in step 1).
3 Connect the wires to terminals 17, 18, 19 and 20 on the control panel (see Figure 2-4).
KEYPAD
YELLOW
RED
GREEN
KEYPAD CONNECTOR CABLE
(supplied with keypads)
BLACK
17
18
19
20
Control
Terminals
Figure 2-4: Keypad Connections to the Control Board
Mounting the Keypads
To mount the keypads, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Make sure addressable type keypads (FA260, FA570KP) are set to the non-addressable mode (address
31), which is the factory default setting. Refer to the instructions provided with the keypad for address
setting procedure.
2 Mount the keypads at a height that is convenient for the user. Refer to the instructions provided with the
keypad for mounting procedure.

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Installing External Sounders
The FA2000C provides one notification appliance circuit output rated 12VDC nominal (10-14VDC), 1A maximum, which
may be connected to 12V alarm indicating devices (horns, bells, sirens, etc.). This output may be configured for Style Y
EOLR supervision or no supervision and is intended for use as a supervised fire alarm indicating circuit.
•The bell output must be used for fire alarm annunciation when the FA2000C is used as a stand alone local
control. Unless otherwise specified by the local AHJ, use of the bell output is not required for all other DACT and
stand alone control installations. When used, the bell should be configured for supervision. 24 hour non-fire
alarms (ex. type 07) must be programmed to activate the auxiliary relay output and not the bell output.
•The total alarm current that can be drawn from the bell, auxiliary relay, and auxiliary power outputs combined
must not exceed 1A.
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•Commercial fire alarm systems require Notification Appliance Circuit to be supervised.
•This control complies with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for temporal pulse
sounding of fire notification appliances.
Notification Appliance Circuit Supervision
When supervision is enabled, the FA2000C monitors the Notification Appliance Circuit wiring for open and short circuit
faults while the output is inactive. The system provides a trouble indication on Zone 6 (Zone 6 must be programmed for
a 24-hour response type) when an open occurs; or when a short occurs between the Bell (+) and Bell (-) terminal wiring,
or between the Bell (+) terminal wiring and earth ground.
Wiring the Alarm Output
The wiring of the Notification Appliance Circuit depends upon whether you are going to supervise the circuit
or not. Use the appropriate procedure below for your application.
ULUse only UL Listed sounding devices for UL installations.
Compatible Alarm Indicating Devices
SOUNDER TYPE MANUFACTURER MODEL # SOUNDER TYPE MANUFACTURER MODEL #
UL listed Grade A Bell in
Housing
Honeywell/ ADEMCO AB12M-ADT 4-Wire Ceiling Mount Horn/Strobe,
12/24V, Standard Candela, Red,
Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR PC4RK
RX7 UL Indoor Sounder, 12V ADT 875936B 4-Wire Ceiling Mount Horn/Strobe,
12/24V, High Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR PC4RHK
Chime, 12/24V, Selectable
Tone & Volume, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR CHR 4-Wire Ceiling Mount Horn/Strobe,
12/24V, Standard Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR PC4W
Chime, 12/24V, Selectable
Tone & Volume, White
SYSTEM SENSOR CHW 4-Wire Ceiling Mount Horn/Strobe,
12/24V, High Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR PC4WH
Chime/Strobe, 12/24V,
Selectable Candela, Tone &
Volume, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR CHSR 2-Wire Wall Mount Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR SR
Chime/Strobe, 12/24V,
Selectable Candela, Tone &
Volume, White
SYSTEM SENSOR CHSW 2-Wire Wall Mount Strobe, 12/24V,
High Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR SRH
Horn, 12/24V, Red SYSTEM SENSOR HR Wall Mount Strobe, 12/24V, Standard
Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR SRK
Horn, 12/24V, White SYSTEM SENSOR HW Wall Mount Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR SRHK
Horn, 12/24V, Outdoor, Red SYSTEM SENSOR HRK Wall Mount Strobe, 12/24V, Standard
Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR SW
2-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR P2R Wall Mount Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR SWH
2-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR P2RH Ceiling Mount Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR SCR

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SOUNDER TYPE MANUFACTURER MODEL # SOUNDER TYPE MANUFACTURER MODEL #
2-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red,
Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR P2RK Ceiling Mount Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR SCRH
2-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR P2RHK Ceiling Mount Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR SCRK
2-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR P2W Ceiling Mount Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR SCRHK
2-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR P2WH Ceiling Mount Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR SCW
4-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR P4R Ceiling Mount Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR SCWH
4-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR P4RH Sync-Circuit Module, White SYSTEM SENSOR MDLW
4-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red,
Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR P4RK
4-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR P4RHK
4-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR P4W
4-Wire Wall Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR P4WH
2-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR PC2R
2-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR PC2RH
2-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red,
Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR PC2RK
2-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red, Outdoor
SYSTEM SENSOR PC2RHK
2-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, White
SYSTEM SENSOR PC2W
2-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR PC2WH
4-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V,
Standard Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR PC4R
4-Wire Ceiling Mount
Horn/Strobe, 12/24V, High
Candela, Red
SYSTEM SENSOR PC4RH

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34
2K EOLR
BELL
HORN
+ –
Alarm
polarity
shown
Figure 2-5: External Sounder Connections
Supervising the Notification Appliance Circuits
To wire the NAC using the supervision feature, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Install a 2K EOL resistor (Model EOLR20, supplied) across the last notification appliance on the Notification
Appliance Circuit.
2 Program Zone 6 with a 24-hour response type.
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IMPORTANT – Supervision must be enabled.
The Notification Appliance Circuits will not respond unless the zones are assigned to them. For fire alarms, the
system displays “FIRE ALARM SILENCED.” This message also displays if the Notification Appliance Circuit is not
supervised.
Auxiliary Relay Connections
The FA2000C provides on auxiliary relay output which may be configured as one of the following:
•Wet 12VDC form C relay output
•Dry, unsupervised form C relay with contacts rated at 30VAC/VDC, 2A max. resistive loads
The relay (terminal 6) is set at the factory for a 12V nominal (10-14VDC) output, providing 350mA max
standby current/1A max alarm current.
The total standby current that can be drawn from the auxiliary relay and auxiliary power outputs cannot exceed
350mA. The total alarm current that can be drawn from these outputs plus the bell output cannot exceed 1A.
If configuring the relay as a dry, form C relay output, cut the red jumper labeled W3 on the PC board.
Wiring the Auxiliary Relay
The figures that follow show how to wire the auxiliary relay output for unsupervised alarm output and for 4-wire smoke
detector power usage.

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ALARM
765
N.O.
GROUND
POLE
N.C.
NOTES:
Use non-polarized indicating
devices.
Wiring is not supervised.
Take care not to exceed the
terminal 6 and overall system
alarm current ratings.
(1A max)
AUX RELAY
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Set for alarm activation ( 34=1)
No zones trigger by default
(Must program 85, 86)
16 min. timeout ( 31=4)
Terminal 18
Note: The control provides 12VDC power on terminal
6 when the red jumper (W3) is intact.
5110XM-001-V0
Figure 2-6: Wiring the Auxiliary Relay Output For Unsupervised Alarm Output.
RESET
18765
GROUND
POLE
N.C.
TO
HARDWIRED ZONE (ZN 1-5)
5110XM-002-V0
4-WIRE
SMOKE
DETECTOR
EOLR RELAY
BRK A77-716B
EOLR
Figure 2-7: Wiring the Auxiliary Relay Output For 4-Wire Smoke Detector Power Usage.
Programming the Auxiliary Relay
The auxiliary relay may be programmed for one of the following options:
•Trouble/Supervisory Activation •Battery Saver
•Alarm Activation, silenced by [user code] + [OFF] •Alarm Activation, silenced by [user code] + [#] + [67]
•4-Wire Smoke Detector Reset
These options are described as follows:
Trouble/Supervisory Activation (34 = 0): Steady activation in response to any zone or system related trouble
condition or to any fire supervisory condition. Remains activated until all fault conditions have been corrected and the
Silence/Reset button has been pressed or the User Code + [OFF] has been entered.
Alarm Activation, silenced by [user code] + [OFF] (34 = 1): Steady activation in response to an alarm on one,
some or all zones, as selected in fields 85 and 86. If selected, the auxiliary relay remains activated until Aux. Relay
Timeout (31) or until the Silence/Reset button has been pressed or until the User Code + [OFF] has been entered.
4-Wire Smoke Detector Reset (34 = 2): Momentary (6 second) activation at second entry of User Code + [OFF]
sequence which interrupts power to 4-wire smoke detectors connected to hard-wired zones (zones 1-5), allowing the
detectors to be reset following an alarm. Power to 4-wire smoke detectors should be wired to the auxiliary relay as
shown above.
Battery Saver Option (34 = 3): When this function is selected, the auxiliary relay will normally be activated (i.e.
N.O. and pole contacts will be connected, N.C. contact will be open) and will de-activate 4 hours after the start of an AC
power failure. Using this feature, non-critical loads (such as supplementary keypads) which do not need to be supported
for the full 24 hour battery backup period can be disconnected from the auxiliary outputs, allowing a smaller capacity
battery to be used. The relay re-activates within a few seconds after AC power restores.
Alarm Activation, silenced by [user code] + [#] + [67] (34 = 4): Steady activation in response to an alarm on one,
some or all zones, as selected in fields 85 and 86. If selected, the auxiliary relay remains activated until the User
Code + [#] + [67] has been entered. When this function is used, the auxiliary relay can be used for elevator recall or
ventilator shutdown on fire alarms.
Telephone Line Connections
The FA2000C provides two supervised dialer outputs: the main dialer and the back-up dialer. In fire installations, both
outputs must be connected to separate telephone lines providing loop start service.
Connect the main dialer and back-up dialer (if used) outputs to telephone company lines using the RJ31X cables

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supplied. Do not connect to telephone company lines, which provide ground start service.
DO NOT connect both outputs to the same telephone line. A secondary phone line is required in case of primary
phone line failure.
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To prevent the risk of shock disconnect the telephone lines at the Telco jack prior to servicing this control.
If the control is connected to a PBX telephone line, make sure that the PBX system has a backup power supply that
can support it for at least 24 hours (central station usage) or 60 hours (remote station usage). Many PBX systems
DO NOT have power backup and will cause communication failures when power is lost.
Enabling the Dialer Outputs
To enable the dialer outputs, entries must be made in field 79. Enter 1 in the first entry space to enable main dialer.
Enter 1 in the second entry space to enable backup dialer.
Telephone Line Supervision
The supervision circuits on both the main and backup dialer outputs will indicate a fault when the tip/ring voltage falls
below 2 volts, provided that their supervisory zones are enabled (zones 11 and 12, respectively). Enable these zones in
field 56 and assign a response type of 19 (24-hr. trouble).
ULIn fire installations, both outputs must be configured for line fault supervision.
Dialer Operation
When only the main dialer is enabled (1, 0 in field 79), the FA2000C will attempt to route all calls over the main
output. When both main and back-up dialers are enabled (1,1 in field 79), the FA2000C will attempt to route all calls
over the main output unless a fault is detected, at which time it will attempt to use the back-up output. Line faults will
light the line fault indicator and, if a keypad is installed, will result in a zone 11 main dialer fault or zone 12 back-up
dialer fault display.
The control will make up to ten attempts to transmit a report. (Ten attempts will be made to primary number when only
this number is programmed. Otherwise, five attempts will be made to the primary number followed by five attempts to
the secondary number when both numbers are programmed.)
After the tenth attempt, if the message is not transmitted successfully, the control will hang-up and will light the built-
in Comm Fail indicator. A Comm Fail message is also displayed at the keypads (if installed).
The system will not switch to the backup dialer unless it detects a fault (less than 2 volts) on the main telephone
line. This means that if a report does not go through on the main phone line due to a programming error, the
backup dialer will not be activated.
The FA2000C will transmit reports in the following order: alarms (fire, emergency), fire supervisories and troubles, then
the remaining types of messages.
Reporting Formats
The system supports ADEMCO Low Speed 3+1; 4+1; 4+2; Sescoa/Radionics 3+1; 4+1; 4+2; ADEMCO 4+2 Express;
ADEMCO Contact ID formats.
Wiring Devices to Zones 1-5
The maximum zone resistance is 300 ohms for zones 1-4, and 100 ohms for zone 5 (excluding the 2K EOL
resistor).
When used as a slave DACT for a listed FACP, wire the FACP's alarm, supervisory and trouble contacts to the
FA2000C's hardwired zones (terminals 9-16). Fire alarm initiating devices such as smoke detectors should be wired to
the FACP and not the FA2000C. When used as a stand alone control, wire alarm initiating devices to the FA2000C's
hardwired zones. See the summary of connections diagram.

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•Connect closed circuit devices in series in the high (+) side the loop. The 2,000 ohm EOL resistor must be connected
in series with the devices, following the last device. See the Summary of Connections diagram.
•Connect open circuit devices in parallel across the loop. The 2,000 ohm EOL resistor must be connected across the
loop wires at the last device.
If the EOLR is not at the end of the loop, the zone will not be properly supervised, and the system may not respond
to an open circuit on the zone.
Wiring 4-Wire Smoke Detectors on Zones 1-5
The system will support as many 4-wire detectors as can be powered from Auxiliary Relay Power on the control. Refer to
the detector’s instructions for complete details regarding its proper installation and operation.
Compatible 4-Wire Smoke Detectors
Use any UL Listed 4-wire smoke detector that is rated for 12VDC operation and that has alarm reset time not exceeding
6 seconds. Some compatible 4-wire smoke detectors are listed below.
DETECTOR TYPE MANUFACTURER MODEL #
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector DSC FSA-410B
4-Wier Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Heat Detector DSC FSA-410BT
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Sounder & Heat Detector DSC FSA-410BST
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Aux. Relay & Heat Detector DSC FSA-410BRT
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke w/Aux. Relay, Sounder & Heat Detector DSC FSA-410BRST
End of Line Power Supervision Relay for FSA-410 Series Smoke Detectors DSC RM-2
Polarity reversal module for FSA-410 series Smoke Detectors DSC PRM-4WC
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector System Sensor 4W-B
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Heat Detector System Sensor 4WT-B
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Sounder & Heat Detector System Sensor 4WTA-B
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Aux. Relay & Heat Detector System Sensor 4WTR-B
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Aux. Relay, Sounder & Heat Detector System Sensor 4WTAR-B
4-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Aux. Relay, Sounder & Isolated Heat Detector System Sensor 4WITAR-B
4-Wire Photoelectric Air Duct Smoke Detector, Extended Air Speed Range System Sensor DH100ACDCLP
4-Wire Ionization Air Duct Smoke Detector System Sensor DH100ACDCI
UL•Power to 4-wire smoke detectors must be supervised with an EOL device relay module connected as shown in
Figure 2-8).
•A combination of heat detectors and smoke detectors is not permitted on a zone programmed for fire verification.
•Fire installations require the use of a synchronization module to synchronize the sounders and strobes on the
system.
Connect 12 volt power for the detectors from Auxiliary Relay Power terminals 7 (+) and 18 (-). Be sure to program the
Aux Power Relay for the smoke detector reset function in program field 34. Observe proper polarity when connecting
detectors.
Connect detectors (including heat detectors, if used) across zone terminals. All detectors must be wired in parallel with
the 2,000 ohm resistor wired in parallel at the last device in the loop.
Remove 2000 ohm EOL resistor if connected across the zone terminals, and connect it across the loop wires at the
last detector.
To supervise power, you MUST use a UL listed End-Of-Line Power Supervision Relay (i.e. System Sensor No. ELOR-1).

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+
+
_
2000
OHMS
EOLR
HEAT
DETECTOR
HEAT
DETECTOR
ZONE 5
RED
EOL
POWER
SUPERVISION
RELAY
MODULE
EOLR-1
VIOLET
4-WIRE SMOKE
OR COMBUSTION
DETECTORS
TO HI SIDE OF
TO LO SIDE
AUX PWR
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
17
18
_
+
+
_
BLK
_
_
+
4_wiresmk-009-V1
Figure 2-8: 4-Wire Smoke Detector Connections
Wiring 2-Wire Smoke Detectors to Zone 5
Connect up to 16 of the 2-wire smoke detectors listed below across zone 5 terminals 15 (+) and 16 (–).
Observe proper polarity when connecting the detectors. Connect the EOL resistor at the last detector.
Due to the alarm current available on zone 5, only one smoke detector at a time can be supported in the alarmed
state.
ZONE 5
2-WIRE SMOKE
DETECTOR
SMOKE
2000 OHMS
EOLR
15
16
2_wiresmk-003-V0
Figure 2-9: 2-Wire Smoke Detector Connected to Zone 5
Compatible 2-Wire Smoke Detectors
DETECTOR TYPE MANUFACTURER MODEL #
2-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector DSC FSA-210B
2-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Heat Detector DSC FSA-210BT
2-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector System Sensor 2W-B
2-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Heat Detector System Sensor 2WT-B
2-Wire Ionization Smoke Detector System Sensor 1451 w/B401B base
2-Wire Photoelectric Low-Profile Smoke Detector System Sensor 2151 w/B401 base *
2-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector ESL 521B
2-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Heat Detector ESL 521BXT
2-Wire Photoelectric Smoke Detector w/Heat Detector ESL 429AT
* This model may not be used on zones designated as Zone Type 16: Fire with Verification.
UL
•These smoke detectors are UL Listed for use with the FA2000C, and are the only 2-wire smoke detectors that
may be used.
•A combination of heat detectors and smoke detectors is not permitted on a zone programmed for fire verification.
•UL Fire installations require the use of a synchronization module to synchronize the sounders and strobes on the
system.
Fire Alarm Verification for Smoke Detectors
This feature applies to 2-wire smoke detectors wired to zone 5 when zone 5 is set to response type 16. This feature also
applies to 4-wire smoke detectors wired to any zone when the zone is set to response type 16 and the detectors are
powered from the Aux relay power output (field 34 must be set to 2).
The control will verify any alarm by resetting the smoke detectors after the first alarm trigger and then waiting 90
seconds for a second alarm trigger. If the smoke detector does not trigger again, the control will disregard the first
trigger and no alarm signal will occur. This feature eliminates false alarms due to electrical or physical transients.

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Turning Off Fire Alarm Sounding
You can turn off Fire alarm sounding by pressing the Silence/Reset key on the control's pc board or by entering the user's
code + [OFF] key on any keypad. To clear the "Alarm Silenced" message and to reset the detector's alarm, press the
Silence/Reset key or enter the User's Code + [OFF] again.
Determining the Control’s Power Supply Load
In the event of an AC power loss the FA2000C must be supported by a backup, rechargeable 12VDC 7AH min./14AH
max. battery.
The battery's capacity must be sized to provide 24 hours (UL Central Station Fire) or 60 hours (UL Remote Station Fire)
of standby time followed by 6 minutes of alarm time. Use the steps below to calculate the required battery capacity.
Use the worksheets below to determine the total standby and alarm loads and the required battery capacity. In each
worksheet, multiply each device’s standby and/or alarm current by the number of units used.
1. In Worksheet 1, enter devices used on Auxiliary Power. Calculate standby and alarm currents, then add to get
Auxiliary Power current subtotal.
Worksheet 1: Auxiliary Power Current Load
Total Current
Device Model # Device Current X # of Units = Standby Alarm
Auxiliary Power Subtotal
(terminals 17 & 18) 350mA max. 350mA max.
2. In Worksheet 2, enter devices connected to the Bell Output. Calculate alarm currents, then add to get the Bell
Output current subtotal.
Worksheet 2: Bell Output Current Load
Total Current
Device Model # Device Current X # of Units = Standby Alarm
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XXXXXX
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Bell Output Subtotal
(terminals 3 & 4 – 1.0A max.)
3. In Worksheet 3, enter devices connected to the Auxiliary Relay Output. Calculate alarm currents, then add to
get the Auxiliary Relay Output current subtotal.
NOTE: No entries are necessary when the red jumper (W3) is cut.