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FA-300 Series
LCD Fire Alarm Control Panel
LT-906 Rev. 9 101106
October 2006
Installation and Operation Manual
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FA-300 SERIES
Fire Alarm Control Panel
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U.S.A.
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Please call us at 1-888-660-4655 if problems arise with the installation or operation of
these panels. For general product information, visit the Mircom web site:
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Cautions and Warnings
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Follow the instructions in this
installation manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to this
product and associated equipment. Product operation and reliability depends upon
proper installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED. Upon unpacking
your equipment, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If damage
is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical field power when making any
internal adjustments or repairs. Servicing should be performed by qualified
personnel.
STATIC HAZARD - Static electricity can damage components. Therefore, handle as
follows:
• Ground yourself before opening or installing components
• Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all
times.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct the interference.
SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES -To ensure
proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA72-
1996, Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change in site-specific
software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of
system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system
hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be
affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other
operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are
not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be
tested and proper system operation verified.

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Contents
Industry Canada and FCC Notice........................................................................................... 1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2
Overall Features ................................................................................................................... 2
Conventions ............................................................................................................................. 3
Circuits.................................................................................................................................. 3
Zone...................................................................................................................................... 3
Events................................................................................................................................... 3
Wiring Styles......................................................................................................................... 3
System Components ............................................................................................................... 4
Main Fire Control Panel........................................................................................................ 4
Relay Module: 12 Relays...................................................................................................... 5
Relay Modules: Six Relays................................................................................................... 5
Polarity reversal/city tie......................................................................................................... 5
Remote Annunciator............................................................................................................. 6
Smart Relay Module ............................................................................................................. 6
Input Class A converter: Six Circuits..................................................................................... 6
Output Class A converter: four circuits ................................................................................. 7
Output Class A converter: two circuits.................................................................................. 7
Active end-of-line.................................................................................................................. 7
RAM-216 Remote Annunciator............................................................................................. 7
Additional Fire Alarm System Accessories ........................................................................... 7
Mechanical Installation............................................................................................................ 8
Installing the Enclosure......................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Adder Modules................................................................................................. 11
DIP Switch and Jumper Selections for Main Board and Adder Modules .......................... 13
Main Fire Alarm Board.......................................................................................................... 13
ICAC-306 Input Class-A Converter Adder Module ............................................................... 15
OCAC-304/302 Output Class-A Converter Adder Module.................................................... 16
Relay Adder Modules (Models RM-312 and RM-306).......................................................... 16
RM-306 Six Relay Adder Module ......................................................................................... 17
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (Model PR-300) ...................................................... 18
Field wiring............................................................................................................................... 19
Main Fire Alarm Board Field Wiring...................................................................................... 19
Relay Adder Module Wiring ................................................................................................. 23
Polarity Reversal and City Tie Module (PR-300) Wiring....................................................... 24
Power supply connection...................................................................................................... 24
Wiring Tables and Information ............................................................................................. 25
Four-Wire Smoke Power (regulated).................................................................................... 26
Supervised Auxiliary Power (regulated)................................................................................ 26
Auxiliary Power (unregulated)............................................................................................... 26
System Checkout..................................................................................................................... 27
Before turning the power “ON”.............................................................................................. 27
Power-up procedure ............................................................................................................ 27
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 27
Indicators, Controls and Operations...................................................................................... 28
Common Indicators............................................................................................................... 29
Common Controls................................................................................................................. 29
Common Relays ................................................................................................................... 30
Circuit Types......................................................................................................................... 31
Evacuation codes.................................................................................................................. 32
Fire Alarm Operation............................................................................................................. 33
Supported Protocols/Devices................................................................................................. 34

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Synchronous Strobes........................................................................................................... 34
System Sensor’s i3 Devices................................................................................................. 34
Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 36
Entering the Passcode......................................................................................................... 36
Command Menu................................................................................................................... 37
1. FA-300 CONFIG (Command-Menu)................................................................................ 38
2. Config Info (Command-Menu).......................................................................................... 46
3. Set Time (Command-Menu)............................................................................................. 47
4. Set Password (Command-Menu)..................................................................................... 48
5. View Event Log (Command-Menu).................................................................................. 48
6. Clear Event Log (Command-Menu)................................................................................. 49
7. Walk Test (Command-Menu)........................................................................................... 50
8. i3 Loop Test (Command-Menu)....................................................................................... 51
9. Dialer Config (Command-Menu)...................................................................................... 52
10. Test Dialer (Command-Menu)........................................................................................ 57
11. Bypass Det Ckt (Command-Menu)................................................................................ 59
12. Bypass NAC Ckt (Command-Menu).............................................................................. 59
13. Aux. Disconnect (Command-Menu)............................................................................... 59
14. Exit (Command-Menu)................................................................................................... 60
Appendix A: Compatible Receivers....................................................................................... 65
Appendix B: Reporting........................................................................................................... 66
Ademco Contact-ID.............................................................................................................. 66
Security Industries Association SIA-DCS............................................................................. 67
Appendix C: Specifications.................................................................................................... 68
Appendix D: Power Supply and Battery Calculations (Selection Guide)........................... 69
Warranty................................................................................................................................... 70

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List of Figures and Tables
Figures
Figure 1: Box dimensions, surface mount.................................................................................. 8
Figure 2: FA-301-12DDR Box dimensions, semi-flush mounting with trim ring ......................... 9
Figure 2A: FA-300-6DDR/6DR Box dimensions, mounting and trim ring ................................. 10
Figure 3: Installation of Adder Modules for FA-301 LCD Panels ............................................... 11
Figure 4: Installation of Adder Modules for FA-300 LCD Panels ............................................... 12
Figure 5: Main Fire Alarm Board DIP switch and jumper settings for FA-301 LCD Panels ....... 13
Figure 6: Main Fire Alarm Board DIP switch and jumper settings for FA-300 LCD Panels ...... 14
Figure 7: ICAC-306 Input Class-A Converter Adder Module ..................................................... 15
Figure 8: OCAC-304/302 Output Class-A Converter Adder Module.......................................... 16
Figure 9: RM-312 twelve relay adder module............................................................................ 16
Figure 10: RM-312/306 Relay programming.............................................................................. 17
Figure 11: RM-306 six relay adder module................................................................................ 17
Figure 12: Polarity reversal and city tie module......................................................................... 18
Figure 13: Initiating circuit – Class B or Style B wiring............................................................... 19
Figure 14: Initiating circuit– Class A or Style D wiring................................................................ 20
Figure 15: Indicating circuit – Class B or Style Y wiring............................................................. 20
Figure 16: Indicating circuit – Class A or Style Z wiring............................................................. 21
Figure 17: Four-wire smoke detector wiring............................................................................... 21
Figure 18: Dialer wiring.............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 19: Relay per zone (RM-312) Terminal connection........................................................ 23
Figure 20: Relay per zone (RM-306) Terminal connection........................................................ 23
Figure 21: Polarity reversal and city tie module terminal connection......................................... 24
Figure 22: Power supply connection.......................................................................................... 25
Figure 23: LCD Display and control buttons .............................................................................. 28
Figure 24: Evacuation Codes..................................................................................................... 32
Figure 25: FA-300 Configuration................................................................................................ 36
Tables
Table 1: Connectors and Jumpers on the Main Fire Alarm Board............................................. 14
Table 2: PR-300 jumper settings................................................................................................ 18
Table 3: Initiating Circuit Wiring ................................................................................................. 25
Table 4: Indicating Circuit Wiring ............................................................................................... 26

List of Figures and Tables
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Industry Canada and FCC Notice
Notice for all FA-300 Series Built-In UDACTs Sold in Canada
Mircom's FA-300 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC)
for use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel under Standard ULC-S527 (Standard for Control Units for
Fire Alarm Systems) and ULC/ORD-C693-1994 (Central Station Fire Protective Signalling Systems and Services). These Communicators
should be installed in accordance with this manual; the Canadian / Provincial / Local Electrical Code; and/or the local Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Industry Canada Notice
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alteration made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the
user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the Earth Ground connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This is necessary both for proper operation and
for protection.
Notice for all FA-300 Series Built-in UDACTs Sold in the U.S.A.
Mircom's FA-300 SERIES BUILT-IN UDACT Digital Communicator described in this manual is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
(ULI) for use in slave application in conjunction with a Listed Fire Alarm Control Panel 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 Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the telco transformer 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. This equipment is capable of siezing the line. This capability is provided in the
hardware.
Type of Service: The Communicator is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines. It connects to the telephone line by
means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ-11C (or USOC FJ45S). Connection to telephone company provided coin service (central
office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs.
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.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate
Note: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any
combination ofdevices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RingerEquivalence Numbers of all the devices
does not exceed 5.
The REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented
by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown
on the label.

Introduction
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Introduction
Mircom's FA-300 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel is a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based fire panel. The FA-300
provides a maximum of 12 supervised Class B or A (Style B or D) Initiating circuits, and maximum of four supervised
Class B or A (Style Y or Z) indicating circuits. All circuits are supervised for opens and ground faults, and indicating
circuits are supervised for shorts. Optional modules include Relay, Polarity Reversal and City Tie and Class A
Converters for initiating and indicating circuits. Semi-flush or surface mountable enclosures can be used for retrofits
and on new installations.
Overall Features
• Basic unit has six Class B (Style B) initiating circuits, which may be configured as Class A (Style D) using input
Class A converter adder module. Each initiating circuit can be configured as Alarm, Verified Alarm, Water flow
Alarm, Sprinkler Alarm, Latching or Non-Latching Supervisory, Monitor or Trouble-Only circuits.
• Basic unit has two Power Limited Class B (Style Y) indicating circuits. Each indicating circuit may be configured
as Class A (Style Z) using output Class A converter adder module. Each indicating circuit may be configured as
Silenceable signal, non Silenceable signal, Silenceable strobe, non Silenceable strobe. The audible signal may
be Steady, Temporal Code, California Code, or March Time.
• Each initiating and indicating circuit can be individually disconnected via the keypad and LCD display with
Password Access.
• Configurable Signal Silence Inhibit, Auto Signal Silence, and One-Man Walk Test.
• Four-wire resettable smoke power supply 300mA maximum.
• Relay Contacts for Common Alarm, Common Supervisory and Common Trouble all non-disconnect-able and
Auxiliary Alarm Relay (disconnectable).
• RS-485 Interface for RA-1000 Series Remote Multiplex Annunciators, LCD Annunciators and Smart relay
adder.
• Optional Modules for additional Relay Circuits, City Tie and Polarity Reversal Signaling.
• Extensive transient protection.
• With or without built-in UDACT (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter).
• Easy configuration of the panel using front LCD display and keypad.
• Remote dial up (with built-in UDACT version) for event log checking and/or configuration changing.
• Laptop programmer for direct configuration changing and log checking.
Note: Installation of the FA-300 series fire alarm control panel should be in accordance with Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1, ULC-S524 installation of Fire Alarm System, National Electrical Code NFPA
70 and NFPA 72. Final acceptance subject to the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

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Conventions
Circuits
Refers to an actual electrical interface for Initiating (Detection) and Indicating (Signal) or Relays
Zone
Is a logical concept for a Fire Alarm Protected Area, and will consist of at least one Circuit.
Often the terms Zone and Circuit are used interchangeably, but in this Manual the term Circuit is used.
Events
There are events associated with every initiating, indicating and common circuit of the fire panel displayed via the
LCD.
Wiring Styles
Initiating and indicating circuits are Class B (Style B and Y). Changing the initiating circuits to Class A requires an
ICAC-306 adder board which will convert SIX initiating zones from Class B (Style B) circuits to Class A (Style D).
This is done without penalizing the number of circuits, which remains the same as in Class B (Style B). Changing
the indicating circuits to Class A requires an OCAC-304 adder board which will convert FOUR indicating zones from
Class B (Style Y) circuits to Class A (Style Z) or an OCAC-302 adder board which will convert TWO indicating zones
from Class B (Style Y) circuits to Class A (Style Z).

System Components
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System Components
Main Fire Control Panel
Model Description
FA-301-12DDR
Twelve-Zone Fire Alarm Control Panel with
LCD display and dialer (red door, black box).
12 Class B (Style B) Initiating circuits, and four
Power Limited Class B (Style Y) Indicating
circuits (up to 1.70 amperes each, 5 amperes
total). Two six zone ICAC-306 Input Class A
Converter adder modules may be used for
Class A (Style D) wiring of Initiating circuits.
One OCAC-304 Output Class A Converter
adder module may be used for Class A (Style
Z) wiring of the Indicating circuits. The FA-
301-12DDR contains Common Alarm,
Common Supervisory & Common Trouble
Relays, auxiliary alarm relay (disconnectable),
an RS-485 Interface for Remote Annunciators
and a Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector
Power Supply. The unit has a dialer on the
main board. Used with BA-110 (10 ampere-
hour) (Sota Enertech model SA12120)
batteries (two are required).
FA-300-6DDR
Six-Zone Fire Alarm Control Panel with LED
display and dialer (Red enclosure). Six Class
B (Style B) Initiating circuits, and two Power
Limited Class B (Style Y) Indicating circuits
(up to1.70 amperes each, 5 amperes total).
One six zone ICAC-306 Input Class A
converter adder module may be used for
Class A (Style D) wiring of Initiating circuits.
One OCAC-302 Output Class A Converter
adder module may be used for Class A (Style
Z) wiring of the Indicating circuits. The FA-
300-6DDR contains Common Alarm,
Common Supervisory & Common Trouble
Relays, auxiliary alarm relay (disconnectable),
an RS-485 Interface for Remote Annunciators
and a Resettable Four Wire Smoke Detector
Power Supply. The unit has a dialer on main
board. Used with BA-110 (10 ampere-hour)
(Sota Enertech model SA12120) batteries
(two required).
FA-300-6DR Same as the FA-300-6DDR except without
dialer.

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Relay Module: 12 Relays
Relay Modules: Six Relays
Polarity reversal/city tie
Model Description
RM-312 Twelve-relay adder module
Model Description
RM-306 Six-relay adder module
Model Description
PR-300 Polarity Reversal and/or City
tie Module
NO/NC C
RELAY 1
NO/NC C
RELAY 2
NO/NC C
RELAY 3
NO/NC C
RELAY 4
C
RELAY 5
NO/NC C
RELAY 6
NO/NC C
RELAY 7
NO/NC C
RELAY 8
C
RELAY 9
NO/NC C
RELAY 10
NO/NC C
RELAY 11
NO/NC C
RELAY 12
NO/NC NO/NC
NO/NC C
RELAY 1
NO/NC C
RELAY 2
NO/NC C
RELAY 3
NO/NC C
RELAY 4
C
RELAY 5
NO/NC C
RELAY 6
NO/NC
POLARITY
REVERSAL
ALARM
POLARITY
REVERSAL
SUPV
CITY
TIE
+ | - + | - + | -
JW1
JW2
JW4

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Remote Annunciator
Smart Relay Module
Input Class A converter: Six Circuits
Model Description
RAM-300LCDR Remote Annunciator Module,
LCD display, red enclosure
Model Description
SRM-312R Smart Relay Module (12
relays) with red enclosure.
Model Description
ICAC-306
Input Class A converter
Module (six circuits). This
module has built in Active
End-of-Line resistors.
FA-300 SERIES
Remote Annunciator
SYSTEM
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BLK RED
BLK REDBLK REDBLK REDBLK REDBLK RED
- DET1 OUT+- DET2 OUT+- DET3 OUT+- DET4 OUT+- DET5 OUT+- DET6 OUT+
- DET1 RET+- DET2 RET+- DET3 RET+- DET4 RET+- DET5 RET+- DET6 RET+

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Output Class A converter: four circuits
Output Class A converter: two circuits
Active end-of-line
The ELRX-300 are power-saving End-of-Line resistors that eliminate the need for an additional battery cabinet or
larger batteries in order to meet the 60 hour standby requirement.
RAM-216 Remote Annunciator
Additional Fire Alarm System Accessories
Model: RAM-208 Eight Zone Remote Annunciator (ULC and ULI Approved)
Model: RTI-1 Remote Trouble Indicator (ULC and ULI Approved)
Model: MP-300 End-of-line resistor plate, 3.9K ohm (ULC and ULI Approved)
Model: MP-300R End-of-line resistor plate, red (ULC Approved)
Model: BC-160 External Battery Cabinet (ULC and ULI Approved)
Model Description
OCAC-304 Output Class A converter module (four
circuits)
Model Description
OCAC-302 Output Class A converter module (two
circuits)
Model Description
ELRX-300 Active end-of-line resistor without plate
ELRX-300R Active end-of-line resistor with end-of-
line red plate
Model Description
RAM-216 16 Zone remote annunciator
- SIG1 OUT+- SIG2 OUT+
- SIG1 RET+- SIG2 RET+
BLK RED
BLK RED
- SIG3 OUT+- SIG4 OUT+
- SIG3 RET+- SIG4 RET+
BLK RED
BLK RED
- SIG1 OUT+- SIG2 OUT+
- SIG1 RET+- SIG2 RET+
BLK RED
BLK RED
BLACK
RED
A.C.
ON COMMON TROUBLE SIGNAL SILEBCE
BUZZER
SILENCE SIGNAL SILENCE
LAMP
TEST SYSTEM RESET
SWITCH
ENABLE
FIRE ALARM
ANNUNCIATOR

Mechanical Installation
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Mechanical Installation
Installing the Enclosure
Install the FA-300 Series Fire Alarm Panel enclosure as shown below for the twelve zone models. Mount enclosure
surface mount using the four mounting holes, as shown and the screws provided. The backbox may be semi-flush
mounted using the trim ring model FA-UNIV-TRB (BLACK), see Figure 2. Remove the door (also disconnect the
ground strap), the dead front (if supplied) and mount the backbox in between the studs. Place the trim ring around
the backbox. The trim ring is glued in place to the wall surface, after the wall is finished. Replace the front door and
ground strap.
Figure 1: Box dimensions, surface mount
11"
14.5"
1.5"
20.5"
5.4"
4.5"
25.9"
Mounting Hole
Mounting Hole
Mounting Hole
Mounting Hole

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Figure 2: FA-301-12DDR Box dimensions, semi-flush mounting with trim ring
The figure below shoes a cross-section of the semi-flush mounted backbox and the trim ring. Make sure to allow
a minimum depth of 1” above the wall surface for proper door opening.
14.5"
4.5"
11"
26"
1.5"
5.4"
20.5"
3.5"
1"
3.5" is the maximum
depth for semi-flush
mounting using the
flush trim ring
1" is the minimum depth
above the wall required for
semi-flush mounting using the
flush trim ring
17"
28.5"
Adhere trim ring to
wall surface around
FA-300 backbox.
PLACE FA-UNIV-TRB TRIM RING OVER BACKBOX
TRIM RING
WALL
WOOD OR
METAL STUD
BACKBOX

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Figure 2A: FA-300-6DDR/6DR Box dimensions, mounting and trim ring
17"
22.5"
Adhere trim ring to
wall surface around
the FA-300 backbox.
PLACE FA-300TRB TRIM RING OVER BACKBOX
14.5"
4.5"
11"
20.0"
1.5"
5.425"
14.5"
3.5"
1"
3.5" is the maximum depth
for semi-flush mounting
using the flush trim ring
1" is the minimum depth
above the wall required
for semi-flush mounting
using the flush trim ring
4 Mounting
Holes for
Surface
Mounting

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Installing the Adder Modules
FA-300 Series Fire Alarm panels come pre-assembled with all components and boards except for Adder Modules.
Module installation locations are shown below. Refer to Figure 4 for Jumper or DIP Switch settings and see Wiring
Tables and Information section for wiring information.
Figure 3: Installation of Adder Modules for FA-301 LCD Panels
S-+NC NOCNC NOCNC NOCNC NOC
+-+-COM(+)
COM(-)
TRLTRB RTRT RTRT
RES CO RES C O
LINE1LINE 2
JW3
JW2
JW1
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
DET1DET 2DET 3DET 4DE T 5DET 6DE T 7DET 8DET 9DET 10DET11DET12SI G 1SIG 2SIG 3SIG 4
JW 6
JW 5
JW 4
TO PR-300 MODULE T ORM-312/RM-306 RELAY
MODULE
RS-
485
AUX. RELAYALA RM
RELAY
SU P ER VIS O RY
RELAY
TR OU BLE
RELA Y
AUX
SUPPLY
4-W IRE
SUPPLY
UNFILTERED
RTI
PORT
P
1P 2
P
3P 4
+ _
BATTERY SEC. TX
BATTERY BATTERY
CLASS-A converter
board for detection
circuits ICAC-306 (6
cir cuits )
CLASS-A converter
board for detection
circuits ICAC-306 (6
cir cuits )
CLASS-A converter
board for indicating
circuits OCAC-304
(4 circuits )
Reverse polarity and city
tie module PR-300.
Mounted on hex spacer
with two screws provided
Relay ModuleRM-306
Mount relay module on the
left side using two screws
provided .
Relay Module RM-312
centre under main fire
alarm board usingthree
screws provided .
Transformer
Fuse and AC wirung
terminal
MAIN FIRE PANEL BOARD
SY ST EM
RESET
SI G N A L
SI LEN C
E
FI R E
DRILL
B U ZZER
SI LEN C
E
LA MP
TEST
1
4
7
*
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
EN T ER
MENU
CANCEL
INFO
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PR S TUV WXY
QZ
A.C. ON ALARM SUPV T RBL C PU FAIL
SYSTEM NORMAL
18:01 MON 2003-04-05
LCD DISPLAY
Fuse and AC
wiring terminal

Mechanical Installation
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Figure 4: Installation of Adder Modules for FA-300 LCD Panels
BATTERY BATTERY
CLASS-A
converter board
for detection
circuits ICAC-306
(6 circuits )
CLASS-A converter
board for indicating
circuits OCAC-302
(2 circuits )
Reverse polarity and city
tie module PR-300.
Mounted on hex spacer
with two screws provided
Relay Module RM-306
Mount relay module on the
left side using two screws
provided .
LCD configuration
tool - CFG-300
plugged into the
socket shown.
Transformer
Fuse and AC wirung
terminal
MAIN FIRE PANEL BOARD
S-+NC NOCNC NOCNC NOCNC NOC
COM(+
)
COM(-)
TRLTRB
RTRT RT R T
RES CO RES C O
LINE1LINE2
JW2
JW1
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
DET
1
DET
2
DET
3
DET
4
DET
5
DET
6
SIG 1SIG 2
TO PR-300
MODULE TO RM-312/RM-306 RELAY MODULE
RS- 485
AU X. REL AY
ALARM
RELAY
SUPERVISORY
RELA Y
TROUBLE
RELAY
AUX
SUPPLY
4-WIRE SU PPLY
UNFILTERED
RTI
PORT
P1 P2P3 P4
+ _
BATTERY SEC. TX
SY ST EM
RESET
SI G N A L
SI LENC E
FIR E
DRILL
B U ZZER
SI LENC E
LAMP
TEST
1
4
7
*
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
EN T ER
MENU
CANCEL
INFO
ABC DEF
GHI
JK
L
MNO
PR S TUV WXY
QZ
A.C.ON ALARM SUPV TRBL CPU FAIL
SYSTEM NORMAL
18:01 MON 2003-04-05
AUX
SUPPLY
P5 P6
JW3
JW 4
JW5
JW7
LCD DISPLAY