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FireNET FN-DAC
Digital Alarm Communicator
Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.0
Created 10/02/07
Updated 02/13/08
Part # 1700-10370
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Table of Contents____________________________________________
Section 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................3
1.1 Features and Specifications ..............................................................................3
1.2 Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems .....................................................................4
1.3 Notices ..............................................................................................................8
1.3.1 FCC Compliance Notice ................................................................................8
1.3.2 Telephone Requirements ..............................................................................8
1.4 Compatible Receivers .....................................................................................10
Section 2 – Installation ............................................................................................................11
2.1 Parts List ......................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Installing the FN-DAC in the FireNET Panel....................................................11
2.3 Installing the FN-DAC in the FN-LCD-N Network Annunciator ........................16
2.4 Circuit Board Layout........................................................................................23
2.5 Communicator Operation ................................................................................24
2.5.1 Phone Line and Phone Number Selection...................................................24
2.5.2 Phone Line Supervision...............................................................................25
2.5.3 Report Groups .............................................................................................25
2.5.4 Communication Failure................................................................................27
2.5.5 AC Fail Reporting ........................................................................................27
Section 3 – Programming ........................................................................................................28
3.1 FireNET Front Panel Programming .................................................................28
3.2 Loop Explorer Programming............................................................................33
Section 4 – Remote Access.....................................................................................................38
4.1 Getting Connected ..........................................................................................38
4.1.1 Setting the modem COM Port......................................................................38
4.1.2 Connecting to the FN-DAC..........................................................................39
4.2 Remote Access Features ................................................................................44
4.2.1 Uploading (copying) the Network Configuration ..........................................44
4.2.2 Copying the Event Log and Analog Values .................................................45
4.2.3 Virtual Panel ................................................................................................47
4.2.4 Sync Time ...................................................................................................48
4.2.5 Downloading (sending) the Network Configuration......................................48
Section 5 – Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance ......................................................50
Appendix A – Reporting Summary .........................................................................................60
Appendix B – Programming Record.......................................................................................63
Appendix C – Application Note: Zone and Address Programming.....................................64
Appendix D – Warranty............................................................................................................66
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Section 1 – Introduction
The FireNET FN-DAC is a digital alarm communicator / dialer that reports control panel
and network events to a central monitoring station. The FN-DAC meets the
requirements of UL 864 9th Edition.
1.1 Features and Specifications
Contact ID and SIA Communication Formats
Backup and Duplicate Reporting
Programmable using FireNET Front Panel Interface or with Loop Explorer
Remote Diagnostics and Upload / Download Capability
Full Phone Line Supervision
Programmable Dialing Format – Tone, Pulse or Both
Programmable Daily Test Report Interval
Quick Installation in FireNET Enclosure
Supply Voltage = 24 VDC
Standby Current = .020 Amps
Active Current = .020 Amps
Phone Line Connection = Terminal Strip
Minimum Phone Line Voltage = 4 VDC
Storage & Operating Temperature = 0 – 49C @ 93% Relative Humidity. For
Dry Indoor Use only.
Size = 2.48” x 7.48”
FireNET Firmware Revision Required = 3.8
Earth ground fault detection impedance is approximately 500K ohms between
Earth ground and the FireNET internal floating DC supply.
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1.2 Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems
Follow Recommended Installation Guidelines: To achieve early fire detection, fire
detection sensors should be installed in all rooms and areas of a house, apartment,
or building in accordance with the recommendations of the National Fire Protection
Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer’s recommendations, state and
local codes, and the recommendations contained in Guide for the Proper Use of
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing
dealers. Generally, the standards and recommendations include the following (but
installers should refer to the specific guidelines above before installing):
•Sleeping Rooms: Smoke detectors should be installed in every sleeping
room.
•Hallways: More than one smoke detector should be installed in a hallway if it
is more than 30 feet long.
•At least Two Smoke Detectors: There should never be less then two smoke
detectors per apartment or residence.
•Smoke Detectors in Alarm, Electrical, or Phone Locations: Smoke detectors
should be located in any room where an alarm control is located or an alarm
control connects to an electrical source or phone line. If detectors are not so
located, a fire within the room could prevent the alarm control from reporting
a fire.
•Notification Systems: All fire alarm systems require notification devices,
including sirens, bells, horns, and/or strobes. In residential applications, each
automatic alarm initiating device when activated should cause the operation
of alarm notification device that should be clearly audible in all bedrooms
over ambient or background noise levels (at least 15dB above noise) with all
intervening doors closed.
•Alarm in Every Bedroom and Level of Residence: A smoke detector with an
integral sounder (smoke alarm) should be located in every bedroom and an
additional notification device should be located on each level of a residence.
•Maintenance: A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the
local manufacturer’s representative and maintenance should be performed
annually by authorized personnel only. To keep a fire alarm system in
excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
manufacturer’s recommendations and UL and NFPA standards. At a
minimum the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA 72 (1999) shall be
followed.
•Test Weekly: The alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all
sensors and transmitters are working properly. The most common cause of
an alarm system not functioning when a fire occurs is inadequate
maintenance.
Alarms Cannot Guarantee Warning or Protection: A fire alarm system cannot
guarantee warning or protection against fire in every potential situation. A study by
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the Federal Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off or give early warning in
as many as 35% of all fires.
Limitation on Fire Alarm Effectiveness: A fire alarm system may not provide timely
or adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons. For
example:
1. No Detection: Particles of combustion or smoke from a developing
fire may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because:
1. Barriers (such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys)
may inhibit particle or smoke flow.
2. Smoke particles may become cold, stratify, or not reach the ceiling
or upper walls where detectors are located.
3. Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets.
4. Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the
detector.
2. No Multi-Floor Detection: In general, smoke detectors on one level of
a structure cannot be expected to sense fires developing on another
level.
3. Insufficient Smoke: The amount of smoke present may be insufficient
to alarm smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm, at
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not created
by a developing fire at the location of the detector, the detector will not
go into alarm.
4. Smoldering vs. Flaming Fires: Smoke detectors, even when working
properly, have sensing limitations. Detectors that have photoelectric
sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type
sensing chambers tend to detect fast flaming fires better than
smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are
often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide
adequate warning of a fire.
5. False Alarms and Pre-Fire Disconnection: Smoke detectors are
subject to false alarms and nuisance alarms and may have been
disconnected by users. For example, a smoke detector located in or
near a kitchen may go into nuisance alarm during normal operation of
kitchen appliances. In addition, dusty or steamy environments may
cause a smoke detector to falsely alarm. If the location of a smoke
detector causes an abundance of false alarms or nuisance alarms, do
not disconnect the smoke detector. Call a professional to analyze the
situation and recommend a solution.
6. Fast Fires and Explosions: Smoke detectors cannot be expected to
provide adequate warning of fires caused by arson and children
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playing with matches (especially within bedrooms), smoking in bed,
violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, etc.).
7. Heat Detectors: Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion
and are designed to alarm only when heat on their sensors increases
at a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Heat
detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
8. Unheeded Warning: Warning devices (including horns, sirens, and
bells) may not alert people or wake up sleepers who are located on
the other side of closed or partially open doors. A warning device that
activates on a different floor or level of a dwelling or structure is less
likely to awaken or alert people. Even persons who are aware may
not notice the warning if the alarm is muffled by noise from a stereo,
radio, air conditioner or other appliance, or by passing traffic. Audible
warning devices may not alert the hearing impaired (strobes or other
devices should be provided to warn these people). Any warning
device may fail to alert people with a disability, deep sleepers, people
who have recently used alcohol or drugs, or people on medication or
sleeping pills.
•Strobes: Strobes can under certain circumstances, cause
seizures in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
•Drills: Studies have shown that certain people, even when
they hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend
the meaning of the signal. It is the property owner’s
responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercises
to make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct on the
proper reaction to alarm signals.
•Hearing Loss: In rare instances, the sounding of a warning
device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
9. Telephone Transmissions Problems: Telephone lines needed to
transmit alarm signals from the premises to a central station may be
out of service or temporarily out of service. For added protection
against telephone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are
recommended.
10.System Failure with Age or Lack of Maintenance: System
components, though designed to last many years, can fail at any time.
As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that smoke detectors
be checked, maintained, and replaced per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
11.Electrical Power Problems: System components will not work without
electrical power. If system batteries are not serviced or replaced
regularly, they may not provide battery backup when AC power fails.
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12.High Air Velocity or Dusty or Dirty Environments: Environments with
high air velocity or that are dusty or dirty require more frequent
maintenance.
Importance of Maintenance: In general, fire alarm systems and devices will not
work without power and will not function property unless they are maintained and
tested regularly.
Alarm is Not Substitute for Insurance: While installing a fire alarm system may
make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, an alarm system is not a
substitute for insurance. Property owners should continue to act prudently in
protecting the premises and the people in their premises and should properly insure
life and property and buy sufficient amounts of liability insurance to meet their
needs.
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1.3 Notices
1.3.1 FCC Compliance Notice
Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
1.3.2 Telephone Requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted
by the ACTA. On the interior of the cabinet of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
•ACTA Registration Number: US:HBPAL01BFN-DAC
•Ringer Equivalence Number (REN): 0.1B
•Facility Interface Code (FIC): 02LS2
•USOC Jack Type: RJ31X
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises
wiring using compatible modular jacks that are Part 68 compliant. See Installation
Instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically, the sum of RENs should not exceed
five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line (as
determined by the total RENs) contact the local telephone company.
If this equipment, the FN-DAC, causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. If advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes to it's facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the
telephone company will provide advance notice so you can make the necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
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If trouble is experienced with this equipment FN-DAC, please contact Hochiki America
Corporation in the U.S.A. at [phone] for repair or warranty information. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
The FN-DAC must not be used on party lines.
Caution – To ensure proper operation, this equipment must be installed according to
the installation instructions. To verify that the equipment is operating properly and can
successfully report an alarm, this equipment must be tested immediately after
installation, and periodically thereafter, according to the testing instruction found in the
installation manual.
Caution – In order for “alarm dialing equipment” to be able to seize the phone line to
report an alarm or other event when other customer equipment (telephone, answering
machine, computer modem etc.) connected to the same phone line is in use, “alarm
dialing equipment” must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X jack. The RJ31X
jack must be connected in series with, and ahead of, all other equipment attached to
the same phone line. Series installation of an RJ31X jack is depicted in the figure
below. If you have any questions concerning these instructions, you should consult
your telephone company or a qualified installer about installing the necessary jack and
alarm dialing equipment for you.
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1.4 Compatible Receivers
The Hochiki America FN-DAC communicator is compatible with the following Digital
Alarm Communicator Receivers (DACR):
Silent Knight 9500 Contact ID and SIA formats
DSC System 3 Contact ID and SIA formats
Bosch D6600 Contact ID and SIA formats
Sur-Gard MLR-2E Contact ID and SIA formats
Please see appendix A for a complete reporting summary.
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Section 2 – Installation
The FireNET FN-DAC is designed to be installed in the control panel enclosure with
the FireNET 4127 panel. The FN-DAC may also be installed in the FN-LCD-N Network
Annunciator. Operating power is provided by the FireNET auxiliary power.
2.1 Parts List
The FireNET FN-DAC communicator includes the following components:
FN-DAC Circuit Board
Ribbon Cable
Ribbon Cable Mounting Clips (4)
10 mm Standoffs (4) – for use when installing the FN-DAC in the FN-LCD-N
Network Annunciator
2.2 Installing the FN-DAC in the FireNET Panel
The FN-DAC communicator must be installed in the auxiliary module mounting location
in the FireNET enclosure. Note that the circuit board must be installed with the
telephone line connections toward the top of the FireNET enclosure.
WARNING!
DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG RIBBON CABLES
WHILE BOARD IS POWERED. STATIC
SENSITIVE CIRCUITS. OBSERVE STATIC
HANDLING PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES
Figure 2.2.1 – Auxiliary Module Mounting Location
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NOTE: All connections must be made with AC power and batteries disconnected to
avoid damage to the equipment!
1) Carefully install the communicator circuit board in the FireNET enclosure using
the mounting screws.
NOTE: As with all electronic components, the circuit board is very sensitive and can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge.
2) Connect 24 VDC operating power to the J7 connector on the communicator.
The AUX 24 terminals on the FireNET control panel (terminals 18 and 19)
should be used to supply power. Be sure to observe proper polarity.
Figure 2.2.2 – Power Terminals on FN-DAC Communicator
3) Connect the ribbon cable to the J2 plug on the FN-DAC communicator.
Connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the PC port (J5) on the FireNET
front display board. See Figure 2.2.3. Use the ribbon cable mounting clips to
secure the ribbon cable in the enclosure away from high voltage sources.
NOTE: Be sure that the communicator data and power wiring are kept separate from
the non-power limited high voltage AC and telephone line wiring! A minimum of .25”
separation is required between high and low voltage wiring in the FireNET enclosure.
See Figure 2.2.4.
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Figure 2.2.3 – J5 PC port on FireNET front display board
Figure 2.2.4 – Maintain a minimum.25” separation between low voltage wiring (Power Limited)
and high voltage wiring (Non-Power Limited) in the FireNET enclosure! High voltage wiring
locations are circled above (telephone lines and AC power input). The telephone line
connections must be toward the top of the enclosure.
Power Limited
Wiring –
- Ribbon Cables
- Power to FN-DAC
Non-Power Limited
Wiring –
2) AC Power
Non-Power Limited
Wiring –
1) Telephone Lines
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4) Connect the telephone lines to the communicator. The communicator must be
connected upstream of any private telephone system at the protected premise.
See Figure 2.2.5.
Figure 2.2.5 – Telephone Connections
NOTE: 26 AWG wire must be used between the RJ31X jacks and the FN-DAC
terminal block. DO NOT USE WIRE OTHER THAN 26 AWG.
NOTE: To ensure proper connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network,
RJ31X jacks must be installed. UL Listed RJ31X jacks and cords must be used.
NOTE: The maximum distance between the FN-DAC and RJ31X jacks must not
exceed 6 feet. Do not use a phone cord that is longer than 6 feet.
NOTE: Two separate phone lines are required. Do not connect both telephone
interfaces on the FN-DAC to the same telephone line.
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NOTE: To comply with NFPA standards, Ground Start phone lines must not be used.
Ensure that the FN-DAC is connected only to Loop Start telephone lines.
NOTE: Wiring is to be routed away from sharp projections, corners and internal
components.
5) This completes the installation of the communicator. Reconnect main AC and
battery power to the control panel. See section 3 of this manual for
programming instructions.
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2.3 Installing the FN-DAC in the FN-LCD-N Network Annunciator
The FN-DAC communicator may also be installed in the FN-LCD-N Network
Annunciator.
NOTE: All connections must be made while power is disconnected to the FN-LCD-N to
avoid damage to the equipment!
1) Before installing the FN-DAC circuit board, screw the supplied 10 mm standoffs
into the mounting holes in the back of the FN-LCD-N annunciator enclosure.
Next, carefully install the communicator circuit board in the enclosure using the
mounting screws. The circuit board must be mounted in the accessory module
location using the standoffs provided with the FN-DAC. Note that the circuit
board must be installed with the telephone line connections toward the top of
the annunciator enclosure.
NOTE: As with all electronic components, the circuit board is very sensitive and can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge.
2) Connect 24 VDC operating power to the J7 connector on the communicator.
The AUX 24 VDC terminals on the FN-LCD-N Network Annunciator should be
used to supply power. Be sure to observe proper polarity.
NOTE: When powering the FN-LCD-N from the FireNET Aux 24 VDC power (limited
to 500 mA), the following maximum wiring distances apply at the gauges noted below:
Wire Distance
18 AWG 925 feet
16 AWG 1500 feet
14 AWG 2400 feet
12 AWG 3900 feet
If using a UL 864/1481 regulated power supply to power the FN-LCD-N, please see
step 5 below.
3) Connect the ribbon cable to the J2 plug on the FN-DAC communicator.
Connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the PC port (J5) on the annunciator
front display board. See Figure 2.2.3. Use the ribbon cable mounting clips to
secure the ribbon cable in the enclosure away from high voltage sources.
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NOTE: Be sure that the communicator data and power wiring are kept separate from
high voltage AC and telephone line wiring! A minimum of .25” separation is required
between high and low voltage wiring in the annunciator enclosure. See Figure 2.3.1
.
Figure 2.3.1 - Maintain a minimum .25” separation between low voltage wiring (Power Limited)
and high voltage telephone line wiring (Non-Power Limited) in FireNET FN-LCD-N annunciator
enclosure! The telephone line connections must be toward the top of the enclosure.
4) Connect the telephone lines to the communicator. The communicator must be
connected upstream of any private telephone system at the protected premise.
See Figure 2.2.5.
NOTE: 26 AWG wire must be used between the RJ31X jacks and the FN-DAC
terminal block. DO NOT USE WIRE OTHER THAN 26 AWG.
NOTE: To ensure proper connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network,
RJ31X jacks must be installed. UL Listed RJ31X jacks and cords must be used
NOTE: The maximum distance between the FN-DAC and RJ31X jacks must not
exceed 6 feet. Do not use a phone cord that is longer than 6 feet.
NOTE: Two separate phone lines are required. Do not connect both telephone
interfaces on the FN-DAC to the same telephone line.
NOTE: To comply with NFPA standards, Ground Start phone lines must not be used.
Ensure that the FN-DAC is connected only to Loop Start telephone lines.
Non-Power Limited
Wiring –
- Telephone Lines
Power Limited Wiring –
- Ribbon Cable
- Power to FN-DAC
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NOTE: When the FN-DAC is installed in the FN-LCD-N network annunciator, the
knockouts on the back of the annunciator enclosure may not be used! Only the
knockouts on the sides of the enclosure may be used. See Figure 2.3.2.
Figure 2.3.2 – Do not use the knockouts on the back of the annunciator enclosure when
installing the FN-DAC communicator in the annunciator.
5) If the FN-LCD-N is being powered by the FireNET panel auxiliary power, the
power wiring MUST be enclosed within conduit or equivalently protected against
mechanical injury!
6) If the FN-LCD-N is being powered by a remote power supply, be sure to
observe the following:
a. Use only a UL Listed 1481 24 VDC regulated power supply.
b. The power supply must be monitored for AC Fail and Battery trouble
conditions. This may be accomplished by using only one of the following
two methods:
1) Analog input modules such as the FRCME or DIMM may be used to
monitor the trouble relay outputs on the power supply. Ensure that
these modules are configured to indicate a trouble at all FireNET
Do Not Use!
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panels and annunciators in the event of a power supply trouble.
Power supply trouble events must also be reported to the monitoring
station so that appropriate action can be taken. See figure 2.3.3 for
typical connections.
2) The Remote PSU digital inputs on the network annunciator may be
used to monitor the power supply trouble relay outputs. Each input
will generate a specific message on the annunciator and FireNET
network that corresponds with the particular trouble condition. These
inputs are assigned as follows:
BD = Battery Disconnected
BL = Battery Low
AC / PF = AC Failure
GF = Ground Fault
CT = Power Supply Trouble
Note that the digital inputs must be used with normally-open dry
contacts. The inputs are activated by connecting the negative (-)
terminal on the Remote PSU connector to the input. See figure 2.3.4
for typical connections.
NOTE: The digital inputs on the network annunciator are NOT supervised. Therefore,
when using the digital inputs for supervision of the power supply, the remote power
supply must be installed in the same room as the network annunciator and within 20
feet of the annunciator enclosure. The interconnecting wiring must be enclosed within
conduit or equivalently protected against mechanical injury!
NOTE: Wiring is to be routed away from sharp projections, corners and internal
components.
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Figure 2.3.3 – Typical Power Supply Connections
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