Mircom DTC-300A User manual

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DTC-300A
Digital Transmitter Communicator
LT-889 Rev.1
October 2006
Installation and Operation Manual
Advanced Life Safety Solutions Advanced Life Safety Solutions
U.S.A.
60 Industrial Parkway
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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DTC-300A DACT Dialer Installation and Operation Instructions
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Contents
Industry Canada and FCC Notice ........................................................................................... 1
Introduction and Features....................................................................................................... 2
Mechanical Installation and Dimensions ............................................................................... 3
Connections and Settings....................................................................................................... 4
DTC-300A MAIN BOARD ..................................................................................................... 4
Field Wiring............................................................................................................................... 6
DTC-300A MAIN BOARD TELEPHONE WIRING ................................................................ 6
Field Wiring (continued) .......................................................................................................... 7
DTC-300A MAIN BOARD INPUT ZONE WIRING ................................................................ 7
TROUBLE OUTPUT WIRING............................................................................................... 8
POWER SUPPLY WIRING................................................................................................... 9
Power Up Procedures.............................................................................................................. 9
Basic Operation and Supervision........................................................................................... 10
Configuration Set-up ............................................................................................................... 10
CONFIGURATION VIA ON-BOARD KEYPAD ..................................................................... 10
CONFIGURATION VIA UIMA AND COMPUTER(LOCAL):.................................................. 10
CONFIGURATION VIA MODEM AND COMPUTER(REMOTE): ......................................... 11
Keypad Configuration & Operation ........................................................................................ 12
Entering the Passcode.......................................................................................................... 12
Command Menu ................................................................................................................... 13
1.View Event Log (Command-Menu).................................................................................... 13
2. Clear Event Log (Command-Menu) .................................................................................. 14
3. Test Dialer (Command-Menu) .......................................................................................... 15
4. Config Info (Command-Menu) .......................................................................................... 17
5. Version Info....................................................................................................................... 17
6. Set Time (Command-Menu) ............................................................................................. 17
7. Set Password (Command-Menu)...................................................................................... 18
8. Default Config (Command-Menu) ..................................................................................... 19
9. Dialer Config (Command-Menu) ....................................................................................... 19
10. Input Config..................................................................................................................... 24
11. Exit .................................................................................................................................. 24
Compatible Fire Alarm Control Panels .................................................................................. 27
Compatible Receivers.............................................................................................................. 27
Specifications........................................................................................................................... 28
Battery Calculations ................................................................................................................ 28
Warranty & Warning Information............................................................................................ 29
Warning Please Read Carefully............................................................................................ 29
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................... 31
Warranty Procedure.............................................................................................................. 31
Disclaimer of Warranties....................................................................................................... 31
Out of Warranty Repairs ....................................................................................................... 32

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Contents

DTC-300A DACT Dialer Installation and Operation Instructions
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Industry Canada and FCC Notice
Notice for all DTC-300A Sold in the U.S.A.
Mircom's DTC-300A Digital Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
(ULI) under Standard 864 (Control Units for Fire Protective Signalling Systems). These Communicators comply with
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) performance requirements for DACTs and should be installed in
accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 4 (Supervising Station Fire Alarm System). These Communicators should be
installed in accordance with this manual; the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); and/or the local Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ).
FCC Notice
This equipment complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations governing
telephone equipment and the Technical Requirements for Connection to the Telephone Network published by the
industry’s Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the door of this equipment is a label that
contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:XXXXXXXXDTC-300A. If requested, this
number must be provided to the telephone company. This equipment is capable of seizing the line. This capability is
provided in the hardware.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum
number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive REN’s on a telephone line may result in
the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of REN’s 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 REN’s contact the local telephone company. The REN for this product is X.X.
Telephone Company Procedures: The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it
can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations
or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone
company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted
service.
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the telephone company to request information from you
concerning the equipment which you have connected to your telephone line. Upon request of the telephone
company, provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN); both of these items are
listed on the equipment label. The sum of all of the REN’s on your telephone lines should be less than five in order
to assure proper service from the telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on a given
line.
If Problems Arise: If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it
from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a
problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this
disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you
will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your phone line. In the event repairs are ever
needed on the Communicator, they should be performed by Mircom Technologies Ltd. or an authorized
representative of Mircom Technologies Ltd. For information contact Mircom Technologies Ltd. at the address and
phone numbers shown on the back page of this document.
Note: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this product is X.X.

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Introduction and Features
Introduction and Features
The DTC-300A is a single board Digital Communicator (DACT) that can connect to any Fire Alarm Control Panel
(FACP). It can transmit Alarm, Supervisory, Waterflow Alarm, Common Trouble, AC power trouble and Battery
Trouble information on two telephone lines to a Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver (DACR).
Features:
• Scans up to 6 configurable input zones. The input zone type may be alarm, waterflow alarm, supervisory,
trouble, AC trouble or Battery trouble.
• Reports to a DACR using Ademco Contact ID or SIA DCS reporting protocols.
• The DTC-300A has the ability of disconnecting the incoming and outgoing calls and capturing the line for
transmission to the DACR.
• Provides telephone line monitoring and reports status via LED indication on-board.
• Provides LED indication for AC Power, Common Trouble, CPU Fail and Ground Fault.
• User configurable locally with on-board keypad and a CFG-300 Configuration Tool or using a UIMA and
computer with serial port or USB. Remotely configurable via a personal computer, modem and telephone line
connection.
• Provides event logs of 500 entries each to save events from local dialer or remote fire alarm panel. These logs
can be reviewed locally with the CFG-300 Configuration Tool or remotely via modem.
• Requires 24V DC filtered or 24V DC Full Wave Rectified (FWR) power supply.

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Mechanical Installation and Dimensions
The DTC-300A board is a single PCB assembly. It comes mounted in a 8.25” wide by 9” high by 1.5” deep box.
There are four mounting holes, two at the top and two at the bottom, see Figure 1 below for mounting hole location
and backbox dimensions. There are two conduit holes at the top of the box and two conduit holes at the bottom of
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Connections and Settings
Connections and Settings
DTC-300A MAIN BOARD
There are FOUR jumpers on the DTC-300A for operation/configuration purposes and 8 LEDs for status indication.
Jumper JW1 is used to reset the default passcode. Jumper JW2 is required for configuring the DTC-300A. Jumper
JW3 is used for enabling/disabling Ground Fault detection and JW4 is used to set the Trouble Relay. Refer to
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status LEDs on the DTC-300A and Table 2 provides information on the use of jumpers JW1 to JW4.
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The following table lists all the LEDs located on the DTC-300A board and states the function of each LED.
Table 1: DTC-300A List of LEDs and their Functions
LEDs FUNCTION
Relay Line 1 Located below Line 1 terminal block. When Line 1 relay is energized, this green
LED will illuminate steady.
Relay Line 2 Located below Line 2 terminal block. When Line 2 relay is energized, this green
LED will illuminate steady.
Common Trouble Steady amber for any troubles on the DTC-300A and/or the Fire Alarm panel.
CPU Fail Steady amber for any on board CPU trouble.
Ground Fault Steady amber for any ground faults on the DTC-300A main board.
Line 1 Telephone Line 1 status indicator LED; Red steady when the line is in use, Amber
steady when there is a line fault.
Line 2 Telephone Line 2 status indicator LED; Red steady when the line is in use, Amber
steady when there is a line fault.
Power ON Green LED is ON steady when power is supplied to the board.
The following table lists the user jumpers available on the DTC-300A and their functions.
Table 2: DTC-300A List of Jumpers for Operation and Configuration
JUMPER NUMBER JUMPER FUNCTIONS
JW1
RESET PASSCODE: Default is normally open. TO RESET PASSCODE: Place
jumper here and power down the DTC-300A by disconnecting the 24V power source
or power down the fire alarm panel (AC and Batteries), then power back up to revert to
the default passcode. After the passcode is reset, remove the jumper.
JW2
BLOCK REMOTE CONFIGURATION: Default is normally open to BLOCK remote
configuration via modem, PC with a UIMA converter module or using the LCD and
keypad at the DTC-300A. A trouble is initiated when the jumper is ON showing that
the DTC-300A is in configuration mode. Place jumper here to ALLOW any type of
configuration. Remove jumper once configuration is complete, trouble will restore.
JW3
GROUND FAULT DETECTION: Default has jumper pins normally shorted allowing
ground fault detection on the DTC-300A. Remove this jumper to DISABLE ground
fault detection (Ground Fault LED on the DTC-300A will not operate). The Fire Alarm
Panel Ground Fault is not affected.
JW4
TROUBLE RELAY: Short pins 1 and 2 to select the TROUBLE OUTPUT relay
contacts as normally closed(N.C.) or short pins 2 and 3 to select the TROUBLE
OUTPUT relay contacts as normally open (N.O.). Default has pins 2 and 3 shorted,
check fire alarm panel for proper setting required for the TROUBLE OUTPUT
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Field Wiring
Field Wiring
DTC-300A MAIN BOARD TELEPHONE WIRING
Wire the two telephone lines to RJ31X Connector terminals as shown in Figure 3 below. The DTC-300A telephone
line terminals are located on the top left hand corner of the board. For a cellular or wireless service, use the Line 2
interface connection.
Figure 3: Telephone Line Wiring Diagram
Note: Most Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) do not allow the connection of premise
telephones. see specifications for more information.
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