GE Security RLCDF Owner's manual

GE
Security
R Series Remote Annunciators
and Expander Installation and
Operation Guide
P/N 3100969 • REV 1.0 • ISS 15JUL08

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R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide i
Content
Introduction to the R Series 1
Installation features and controls 1
Installing annunciators and expanders 3
Wiring diagrams 6
Troubleshooting 8
Specifications 9
Operating the LCD models 10
Operating the LED models 12
Reading LCD displays 14
System Normal screen 14
Event Message screen 14
Details screen 15
Entering a password 16
Message priorities 17
Index 19

R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 1
Introduction to the R Series
The R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander provide remote
annunciation for fire alarm systems. The annunciators offer LCD or
LED annunciation, and can include common controls. The expander
uses LEDs.
The R Series includes three annunciator models and one expander
model. One or two expanders can be connected to any of the
annunciator models. Figure 1 shows the four models in the R Series.
Table 1 lists the features of each model. Table 2 is a complete list of
all models and accessories in the series.
Figure 1: Models in the R Series
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
RLCD
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
RLCD-C
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
RLED-C RLED24
Table 1: Features of the models
Model LCD
Display
Zone
LEDs
Common
controls
System
LEDs
Buzzer
RLCD, RLCD-R, RLCDF Yes No No Yes Yes
RLCD-C, RLCD-CR, RLCD-CF Yes No Yes Yes Yes
RLED-C, RLED-CR, RLED-CF No 16 pairs Yes Yes Yes
RLED24, RLED24R No 24 pairs No No No

Introduction to the R Series
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The annunciators and expanders can be mounted on a standard 4-
inch square electrical box, using the included mounting ring. They
can also be surface mounted in locking steel enclosures.
The annunciators communicate with the FACP on the RS-485 data
riser. This can be configured for Class A or Class B communication.
The annunciators do not provide ground fault isolation.
The annunciators are stand-alone units that can be powered by the
FACP or by an approved power supply.
Models with common controls can use a separate, remote key
switch to enable or disable the common controls.
Table 2: R Series models and accessories
Model number Description
RLCD Remote Annunciator: LCD text annunciator
without common controls. English.
RLCD-R Remote Annunciator: LCD text annunciator
without common controls. English. Red.
RLCDF Remote Annunciator: LCD text annunciator
without common controls. French.
RLCD-C Remote Annunciator:LCD text annunciator
with common controls. English.
RLCD-CR Remote Annunciator:LCD text annunciator
with common controls. English. Red.
RLCD-CF Remote Annunciator:LCD text annunciator
with common controls. French.
RLED-C Remote Annunciator: 16-pair LED zone
annunciator with common controls.
English.
RLED-CR Remote Annunciator: 16-pair LED zone
annunciator with common controls.
English. Red.
RLED-CF Remote Annunciator: 16-pair LED zone
annunciator with common controls. French.
RLED24 Remote Expander: 24-pair LED zone
expander with expander cable and zone
card insert.
RLED24R Remote Expander: 24-pair LED zone
expander with expander cable and zone
card insert. Red.
Model number Description
RA-ENC1 One-position enclosure for Remote
Annunciator.
RA-ENC2 Two-position enclosure for Remote
Annunciator and one Remote Expander,
including one interconnection cable.
RA-ENC3 Three-position enclosure for Remote
Annunciator and two Remote Expanders,
including two interconnection cables.
RKEY Remote key switch on plate for enabling or
disabling common controls (Lock/Unlock).
RA-LED16ZC Zone card insert for RLED-C, RLED-CR, and
RLED-CF.
RA-LED24ZC Zone card insert for RLED24, RLED24R.
Part number Description
27193-16 Electrical box, surface mount, white, single-
gang.
7300073 24-inch expander cable assembly, includes
cable and hardware.
7120313-01 12-inch expander cable (cable only).
7120313-02 24-inch expander cable (cable only).

R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 1
Installation features and controls
Figure 2: Annunciator rear view showing terminals and controls
CH1 (+) IN
CH1 (-) IN
CH1 (+) OUT
24V (+) IN
24V (-) IN
CH1 (-) OUT
CH2 (+) IN
CH2 (-) IN
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 (-) OUT
24V (+) OUT
24V (-) OUT
(
-
)
(
+
)
N/C
V
(
-
)
OUT
V
(
+
)
F
E
D
C
B
A
TX RX
RS-485 riser terminals
Communication LEDs
Mounting slot
DIP switch
Remote key switch terminals
Power terminals Expander cable terminals
Figure 3: Expander rear view showing terminals
V
(
-
)
OUT
V
(
+
)
F
E
D
C
B
A
V (-)
IN
V (+)
F
E
D
C
B
A
Expander cable terminals
Mounting slot
Expander cable terminals
Table 3: DIP switch settings
Switch Description and values
S1 to S5 Network address. The annunciator network address (in binary).
The factory setting is for address 2. See Table 4 for examples.
S6 Network baud rate.
OFF = 9600 baud (factory default setting)
ON = 38,400 baud
S7 to S8 Not used

Installation features and controls
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Table 4: Examples of DIP switch address settings
Address Settings Address
Settings
1
12345678
ON
5
12345678
ON
2
12345678
ON
6
12345678
ON
3
12345678
ON
7
12345678
ON
4
12345678
ON
8
12345678
ON

Installing annunciators and expanders
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 3
Installing annunciators and expanders
For correct operation, the annunciator must be configured with a
unique network address, must have the correct baud rate setting,
and must be in communication with the FACP.
If you are installing a Remote Annunciator and Remote Expanders in
enclosures RA-ENC2 or RA-ENC3, you must install the expanders
first. Refer to the installation sheets for the enclosures for the
correct sequence of steps.
If you are installing Remote Annunciators and Remote Expanders
using separate electrical boxes, the wire runs between the boxes
must be enclosed in conduit.
If you are installing a remote key switch, the switch must be located
within the enclosure, or within 20 feet (6.1 m) of the enclosure with
the cabling installed in conduit.
To install an annunciator:
1. Secure the mounting ring to the electrical box, as shown in
Figure 4.
2. Use the DIP switch to set the correct network address and baud
rate. See Table 3 for DIP switch settings.
3. Connect the RS-485 riser to the appropriate annunciator
terminals, as per Figure 5 (Class A) or Figure 6 (Class B).
Tip: Leave enough wire to remove and position the annunciator
when setting the DIP switch.
4. Attach the expander cable to the annunciator, if applicable. See
Figure 7.
5. Attach the remote key switch wiring to the annunciator, if
applicable. See Figure 8.
6. Tilt the annunciator up and slide the mounting slot onto the
onto the top flange of the mounting ring.
7. Tilt the annunciator down and push the bottom of the
annunciator over the stud-nut, as shown in Figure 4.
8. Secure the bottom of the annunciator to the mounting ring
using the captive screw.
9. Cover the screw hole with the product label plate.

Installing annunciators and expanders
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To install an expander:
1. Complete and insert the zone card (labeling sheet) into the
expander.
2. Secure the mounting ring to the electrical box, as shown in
Figure 4.
3. Connect the expander cable to the expander. Attach an
expander cable for interconnection to a second expander, if
applicable. See Figure 7.
4. Tilt the expander up and slide the mounting slot onto the top
flange of the mounting ring.
5. Tilt the expander down and push the bottom of the annunciator
over the stud-nut, as shown in Figure 4.
6. Secure the bottom of the annunciator to the mounting ring
using the captive screw.
7. Cover the screw hole with the product label plate.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for a second expander, if applicable.

Installing annunciators and expanders
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 5
Figure 4: Installing the mounting ring, annunciator, and expander
RS-485 RISER
EXPANDER CABLE
ANNUNCIATOR
EXPANDER
MOUNTING RING ELECTRICAL BOX

Wiring diagrams
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Wiring diagrams
All wiring is supervised and power-limited, unless otherwise noted.
Figure 5: Class A wiring
Annunciator
CH2 (–) OUT
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) IN
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
GROUND
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
24 VDC +
LISTED 24 VDC
SUPPLY
24 VDC –
Annunciator
CH2 (–) OUT
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) IN
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
GROUND
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
CH2 –
CH2 +
CH1 –
CH1 +
FACP
RS-485
Figure 6: Class B wiring
Annunciator
CH2 (–) OUT
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) IN
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
GROUND
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
24 VDC +
LISTED 24 VDC
SUPPLY
24 VDC –
FACP Annunciator
CH2 (–) OUT
CH2 (+) OUT
CH2 ( ) IN–
CH2 (+) IN
CH1 ( ) OUT–
CH1 (+) OUT
CH1 ( ) IN–
CH1 (+) IN
24V (+) IN
24V ( ) IN–
GROUND
24V (+) OUT
24V ( ) OUT–
RS-485
CH1 +
CH1 –

Wiring diagrams
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 7
Figure 7: Expander wiring
Annunciator
A
B
C
D
E
F
V ( )–
V (+)
OUT
First Expander
A
B
C
D
E
F
V ( )–
V (+)
IN
A
B
C
D
E
F
V ( )–
V (+)
OUT
Second Expander
A
B
C
D
E
F
V ( )–
V (+)
IN
A
B
C
D
E
F
V ( )–
V (+)
OUT
Figure 8: Remote key switch wiring
Annunciator
KEYSWITCH (+)
KEYSWITCH ( )–
RKey
TB1-2
TB1-1
Note: Remote key switch wiring is not supervised. The key switch
must be located within 20 feet (6.1 m) of the annunciator and
installed in conduit.

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
When an R Series annunciator is operating correctly, the Trouble
LED follows the panel’s Trouble LED. Annunciators with LCD displays
show the same trouble messages as the panel. See the topic
“Reading LCD displays“ on page 14 for details about message
displays.
The following table summarizes symptoms and solutions for
common installation and operation problems.
Table 5: R Series troubleshooting
Problem Cause
Panel detail display: Annunciator 000 Communication Fault Communication wiring has an open fault
Communication wiring polarity is reversed
Annunciator has no power
Annunciator address DIP switches are set incorrectly (on the
annunciator shown in the panel message)
Annunciator network baud rate DIP switch is set incorrectly (for
normal operation use 9600 baud)
Annunciator LCD and LEDs are inoperative Annunciator has no power
Annunciator control switches don’t work Remote key switch is in the “locked” or disabled position
Password entry may be required (see “Entering a password“on
page 16)
Lamp test During a lamp test the annunciators with LCDs show the
version of annunciator firmware currently loaded

Specifications
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Specifications
Operating voltage 24 VDC, continuous. Do not use FACP accessory
power outputs that are interrupted when the panel
is reset. Supply must be UL/ULC Listed for use with
fire protective signaling systems and have a rating
designation of Regulated 24 DC or Regulated 24
FWR.
Standby current RLCD, RLCD-R: 98 mA
RLCDF: 98 mA
RLCD-C, RLCD-CR: 99 mA
RLCD-CF: 99 mA
RLED-C, RLED-CR: 28 mA
RLED-CF: 28 mA
RLED24, RLED24R: 6 mA
Alarm current RLCD, RLCD-R: 113 mA
RLCDF: 113 mA
RLCD-C, RLCD-CR: 115 mA
RLCD-CF: 115 mA
RLED-C, RLED-CR: 62 mA
RLED-CF: 62 mA
RLED24, RLED24R: 34 mA
RS-485 communications Class A or Class B, 9600 baud
Data wiring 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq mm) twisted pair (6
twists per foot minimum). Maximum wire run is
4,000 ft. (1,219 m)
Remote key switch circuit 5 VDC at 1 mA, power-limited, unsupervised
Ground fault impedance 0 Ω
Power wiring 18 to 14 AWG (1.0 to 2.5 sq. mm)
Display area 4 lines of 20 characters each
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5-5/8 x 8-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. (14.3 x 21.4 x 3.8 cm)
Mounting North American 4-inch square electrical box or
listed enclosure (see Error! Not a valid result for
table.)
Operating environment Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Humidity: 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90°F
(32°C)

Operating the LCD models
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Operating the LCD models
Figure 9: Controls and indicators for: RLCD, RLCD-R, RLCDF
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
7
9
11
5
8
10
12
6
14
13
15
2
34
1
Figure 10: Controls and indicators for: RLCD-C, RLCD-CR, RLCD-CF
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
7
9
11
5
8
10
6
15
2
34
1

Operating the LCD models
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 11
Table 6: Controls and indicators for the RLCD, RLCD-R, RLCDF, RLCD-C, RLCD-CR, and RLCD-CF
No. Item Description
1 LCD display Displays system status, event messages, and event message details
2 Up cursor button Scrolls up through the messages in the event message queue. Scrolls up
through characters for password entry.
3 Down cursor button Scrolls down through the messages in the event message queue. Scrolls down
through characters for password entry.
4 Enter button Displays message details for the current message. Enters the password
character selected.
5 Power LED Green LED that indicates the annunciator is energized
6 Fire Alarm LED Red LED that indicates an active fire alarm state (flashing = new fire alarm
event, steady = all current fire alarm events have been acknowledged)
7 Supervisory LED Yellow LED that indicates an active supervisory state (flashing = new supervisory
event, steady = all current supervisory events have been acknowledged)
8 Ground Fault LED Yellow LED that indicates a ground fault somewhere in the system
9 Trouble LED Yellow LED that indicates an active trouble state (flashing = new trouble event,
steady = all current trouble events have been acknowledged)
10 Controls Enabled LED Yellow LED that indicates the controls in that group are enabled at the
annunciator. Enabling the controls requires the level 2 password or the enable
controls key.
11 Ack/Silence LED-button Silences the panel buzzer and acknowledges all current events. The LED next to
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password or the
enable controls key to operate.
12 Reset LED-button Restores the system to the normal state, provided that no inputs are latched in
the active state. The LED next to the button indicates the reset function is active.
Requires the level 2 password or enable controls key to operate.
13 Signal Silence LED-button Turns off (silences) all active audible and common alarm output devices, and if
configured, all visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back on.
The LED next to the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2
password or the enable controls key to operate.
14 Drill LED-button Turns on all audible and common alarm output devices, and if configured, all
visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back off. The LED next to
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password to
operate.
note they’ve got to press and hold for 2 seconds before this takes effect
15 Lamp Test LED-button Turns on all LEDs and displays a test pattern on the LCD. The test runs for ten
seconds. The LED next to the button indicates the lamp test is running.

Operating the LED models
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Operating the LED models
Figure 11: Controls and indicators for: RLED-C, RLED-CR, RLED-CF
Controls Enabled
Ack/Silence
Reset
Signal Silence
Drill
Lamp Test
Power
Fire Alarm
Supervisory
Ground Fault
Trouble
7
9
11
5
8
10
12
6
14
13
15
2
3
4
1
Figure 12: Controls and indicators for the RLED24 and RLED24R
2
3
4
1

Operating the LED models
R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide 13
Table 7: Controls and indicators for the RLED-C, RLED-CR, RLED-CF, RLED24, and RLED24R
No. Item Description
1 Active LED Red LED that indicates the zone or device is in the alarm state
2 Trouble LED Yellow LED that indicates the zone or device is in the trouble state
3 Zone description label Zone or device description
4 Supervisory zones The last four zones can be configured as alarm or supervisory. For these zones,
the top LED is a red/yellow bicolor LED. Red = fire alarm event. Yellow =
supervisory or monitor event.
5 Power LED Green LED that indicates the annunciator is energized
6 Fire Alarm LED Red LED that indicates an active fire alarm state (flashing = new fire alarm
event, steady = all current fire alarm events have been acknowledged)
7 Supervisory LED Yellow LED that indicates an active supervisory state (flashing = new supervisory
event, steady = all current supervisory events have been acknowledged)
8 Ground Fault LED Yellow LED that indicates a ground fault somewhere in the system
9 Trouble LED Yellow LED that indicates an active trouble state (flashing = new trouble event,
steady = all current trouble events have been acknowledged)
10 Controls Enabled LED Yellow LED that indicates the controls in that group are enabled at the
annunciator. Enabling the controls requires the level 2 password or the enable
controls key.
11 Ack/Silence LED-button Silences the panel buzzer and acknowledges all current events. The LED next to
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password or the
enable controls key to operate.
12 Reset LED-button Restores the system to the normal state, provided that no inputs are latched in
the active state. The LED next to
the button indicates the reset function is active.
Requires the level 2 password or enable controls key to operate.
13 Signal Silence LED-button Turns off (silences) all active audible and common alarm output devices, and if
configured, all visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back on.
The LED next to the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2
password or the enable controls key to operate.
14 Drill LED-button Turns on all audible and common alarm output devices, and if configured, all
visible devices. Pressing the button again turns them back off. The LED next to
the button indicates the function is active. Requires the level 2 password to
operate.
note they’ve got to press and hold for 2 seconds before this takes effect
15 Lamp Test LED-button Turns on all LEDs and displays a test pattern on the LCD. The test runs for ten
seconds. The LED next to the button indicates the lamp test is running.

Reading LCD displays
14 R Series Remote Annunciators and Expander Installation and Operation Guide
Reading LCD displays
In addition to the system status LEDs, two annunciator models
include an LCD display that can show the system status, event
messages, or event message details. The display can also be used to
enter a password that enables the common control buttons.
System Normal screen
The LCD display shows the System Normal screen when the control
panel is in the normal (quiescent) state.
HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YY
Your Building
System is Normal
1
2
1 Time and date: The system time in 24-hour format and the system
date in MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY format, depending on the market
place.
2 Banner lines: Your facility name (if programmed) and the message
“System Normal.”
Event Message screen
The LCD display shows the Event Message screen when the control
panel enters the fire alarm, supervisory, monitor, trouble,
disablement, or test state. Use the up and down cursor buttons to
scroll through the messages in the queue.
HH:MM:SS AXXX DXXX
NNN SSSSSSSSSS RRR
MESSAGE LINE 1 XXXXX
MESSAGE LINE 2 XXXXX
1
2
3
1 Time and points: The system time in 24-hour format, the number
of active points (Annn), and the number of disabled points (Dnnn)
currently in the system.
2 Event status: The event number (NNN), the event type
(SSSSSSSSSS), and the event status (RRR). The event number is the
position of the event in the queue. The event type is alarm,
supervisory, trouble, or monitor. The event status is “Act” for active,
or “Rst” for restored.
3. Event message: The first and second lines of the event message.