Honeywell FA-300 Alarm Bar User manual

FA-300 Alarm Bar
User’s Guide
Rev. A
September 2018
P/N F05-4032-000

© Copyright 2018 Honeywell International

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Contents
1Standard Contents 4
2General Information 4
2.1 Key Features 4
3Physical Description 5
4Installation 6
4.1 Mounting the FA-300 Alarm Bar 6
4.2 Drilling Chart 7
4.3 Electrical/Control Connections 8
4.4 Connecting to An FMC2000 Controller 9
5Maintenance 10
6Specifications 11
7Troubleshooting 13
7.1 Checking FMC2000 Relay Continuity 14

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Read Before Operating
This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who
have or will have the responsibility of using, maintaining,
or servicing this product. The product will perform as
designed only if it is used, maintained, and serviced in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The user
should understand how to set the correct parameters and
interpret the obtained results.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the power off
before opening this instrument or performing service.
Never operate the instrument when the instrument is
open. Use and service this product only in an area known
to be non-hazardous.
Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life
EU Directive 2012/19/EU: Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
This symbol indicates that the product must
not be disposed of as general industrial or
domestic waste. This product should be
disposed of through suitable WEEE disposal facilities. For
more information about disposal of this product, contact
your local authority, distributor, or the manufacturer.

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WARNINGS
Use only in non-hazardous locations.
For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and
serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and
understand instruction manual completely before
operating or servicing.
AVERTISSEMENT
Utiliser uniquement en zone non-dangereuse.
Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipment doit être
utilisé, entretenu et réparé uniquement par un personnel
qualifié. Étudier le manuel d’instructions en entier avant
d’utiliser, d’entretenir ou de réparer l’équipement.

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1 Standard Contents
•FA-300 Alarm Bar
•Integral 10-meter (33-foot) connection cable
•User’s Guide
2 General Information
The FA-300 Alarm Bar works with RAE Systems
FMC2000 controller and other compatible devices. It
provides bright visible and loud audible notification when a
controller is in alarm.
2.1 Key Features
• Loud siren: 117dB @ 3 m (10′)
• Four bright strobe lights with impact-resistant
polycarbonate lenses (red, white, blue, amber)
• Second port for interconnection with second controller
• Low maintenance

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3 Physical Description
The FA-300 Alarm Bar comes pre-assembled and
requires only connection via its integrated cord to a
controller with relays. It has mounting flanges at the top
and bottom with four holes that accept screws for
attaching the FA-300 Alarm Bar to a wall or other flat
surface. It receives all power from the controller that it is
attached to, simplifying installation and maintenance.
Front View
Side View

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4 Installation
4.1 Mounting the FA-300 Alarm Bar
The FA-300 Alarm Bar is designed to be wall-mounted
and has four holes for anchoring the FA-300 Alarm Bar,
using screws or bolts.
Before mounting the FA-300 Alarm Bar, make sure that its
cord can reach the controller that it will be electrically
connected to.
Make sure that there is approximately 12" (30 cm) of
clearance on all sides of the FA-300 Alarm Bar so that the
siren’s sound is not attenuated and to ensure clear view of
the four visible alarm lights.
Follow these steps:
1. Locate the FA-300 Alarm Bar on a wall or other flat
surface and mark the four holes’ locations.
2. Remove the FA-300 Alarm Bar.
3. Drill the four holes.
4. Hold the FA-300 Alarm Bar firmly against the wall and
insert and tighten the screws.
The FA-300 Alarm Bar is now ready to be connected to
the controller.

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4.2 Drilling Chart
When mounting the FA-300 on a wall, make sure to use
heavy-duty steel screws spaced as indicated below.

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4.3 Electrical/Control Connections
The FA-300 Alarm Bar has a 33’ (10 m) cable with a
screw-type multi-pin connector. It is designed to mate with
the connector on a RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and
some similar controllers that use the same connector type
and relay configuration.