Siemens FCA2015-U1 User manual

Siemens Industry, Inc
Building Technologies Division
FCA2015-U1
Serial Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter
(DACT)
Installation Instruction

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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION ON DESIGO AND CERBERUS PRO PANELS .................................................................................6
INSTALLATION ON XLS/DESIGO FIRE SAFETY MODULAR/CERBERUS PRO MODULAR ......................................7
FIRMWARE UPDATE ON XLS/DESIGO FIRE SAFETY MODULAR/CERBERUS PRO MODULAR SYSTEMS..............7
FCA2015-U1 WIRING..........................................................................................................................................7
FCA2015-U1 FORMAT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................8
COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS/FORMATS ..............................................................................................................8
COMPATIBLE ALARM COMMUNICATORS......................................................................................................8
FCA2015-U1 EVENT CODES..........................................................................................................................10
FCC Statement .................................................................................................................................................12

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NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER
INVOLDED PARTIES
This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the
requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864,
certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as
indicated below.
Program feature or
option
Permitted in UL 864?
(Y/N) Possible settings
Settings permitted in
UL 864
PERIODIC TEST,
PROGRAMMING
RANGE Y 1 – 24 Hours 1 – 6 Hours
Digital Communication
format
Y
SIA DCS, Ademco
Contact ID, 3/1, 4/2
SIA DCS, Ademco
Contact ID

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OVERVIEW
The FCA2015-U1 Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) Board is an optional module for the
Desigo FC2025/2050, FV2025/2050, Cerberus PRO FC922/924, FV922/924, and XLS/Desigo Fire Safety
Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular Fire Alarm System Control Panels. The DACT provides telephone line
connections for communication with a DACR (Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver). The DACT Board is
mounted inside the Fire Alarm cabinet. The DACT Board options are set through the control panel
programming sequence.
INSTALLATION ON DESIGO AND CERBERUS PRO PANELS
Dialer FCA2015-U1 mounted on 2HU Enclosure
Dialer FCA2015-U1 mounted on the back of the inner
door (when used with a 3HU Enclosure)
Step 1)
Installation should be performed by
qualified personnel who have
thoroughly read and understood this
instruction sheet.
Step 2) Disconnect BATTERY and AC on the
cabinet prior to working on the
equipment.
Step 3) Mount FCA2015-U1 as shown using
the four screws that are supplied.
Step 4) Attach conduit and run wires as
required. Wire Size: 12-22AWG
Step 5) Connect the Serial Communication
Cable to the fire system control unit as
required.
Step 6) Apply power to system.
Step 7) Program for proper operation.
NOTE: See the Desigo FC2025/2050,
FV2025/2050 Configuration manual,
Document ID A6V10315023, and
Cerberus PRO FC922/924, FV922/924
Fire Detection System Configuration
manual, Document ID A6V10333423, for
details on programming.
Step 8) Check for proper operation.
PARTS SUPPLIED
1 DACT Board
4 Screws
1 Instruction Sheet
1 Serial Communication Cable
*4 1 ¾” x ¼” Hex Male to Female
Standoff
*Used for FCM2019-U2/-U3 or FCM2035-
U2/-U3 only.
DIALER
FCA2015 PMI
OPERATING UNIT

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INSTALLATION ON XLS/DESIGO FIRE SAFETY MODULAR/CERBERUS PRO
MODULAR
For instructions on installing and wiring the FCA2015-U1 DACT to the XLS/Desigo Fire Safety
Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular panel, refer to the XDACT-ASSY Installation Instructions, Document ID
A6V10807278.
If a message indicating an XDACT firmware mismatch is displayed on the Operator Interface (OI), upgrade
the XDACT firmware as follows.
FIRMWARE UPDATE ON XLS/DESIGO FIRE SAFETY MODULAR/CERBERUS PRO
MODULAR SYSTEMS
To update the firmware on an FCA2015-U1 that is installed on a XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus
PRO Modular system, establish an Ethernet connection between the PC and the OI, then select the XDACT
module in the Zeus configuration. Next, select Build > Transfer > Module Firmware To Panel… in Zeus.
Select the XDACT firmware file under Firmware File, then set the Connection Settings as needed and click
Start Transfer to begin the update. Transfer Completed will be displayed in Zeus after the firmware update
has completed.
FCA2015-U1 WIRING
NOTE: The RJ31X provides a convenient connection allowing the DACT to be installed and removed
without requiring re-wiring and can be installed by the telephone installer.
NOTE: If installed in Canada, the signal receiving centre must not share a common communication channel
with the protected premises. A dedicated line must be installed for use only by the FCA2015-U1.
NOTE: Either of the two lines at X300 or X301 can be disabled using the Engineering Configuration tool for
the case where the dialer is connected to an alarm communicator that is capable of transmitting with
two separate technologies (ex. GSM and POTS). Consult the installation instructions for the
communicator to determine if it supports this capability.

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FCA2015-U1 FORMAT DESCRIPTION
Format
Description
SIA DCS 8
Security Industry Association - Digital Communications Standard (DCS). Format may send up
to eight events per call. SIA 1997 Level 1 compatibility with support for O (old) blocks and
300 Baud (FAST) operation.
Sends an account number (up to 6 digits), a 2-character code and 3-digit identifier up
to four times with FSK frequency encoding.
SIA DCS 20
See SIA DCS 8, except format may send up to twenty events per call.
Ademco Contact ID Sends a 4-digit account number, a 3-digit code and 3-digit identifier up to four rounds of dual
tone multiple frequency with 1400 and 2300 Hz handshake frequency.
3/1 1400HZ
Sends a 3-digit account number and a 1-digit code up to four rounds at 20 pps with 1400 Hz
handshake frequency.
3/1 2300HZ
Sends a 3-digit account number and a 1-digit code up to four rounds at 20 pps with 2300 Hz
handshake frequency.
4/2 1400HZ
Sends a 4-digit account number and a 2-digit code up to four rounds at 20 pps with 1400 Hz
handshake frequency.
4/2 2300HZ
Sends a 4-digit account number and a 2-digit code up to four rounds at 20 pps with 2300 Hz
handshake frequency.
COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS/FORMATS
Receiver
Manufacturer
Compatible
Receivers
SIA DCS
8
SIA
DCS
20
Ademco
Contact ID
3/1
1400HZ
3/1
2300HZ
4/2
1400HZ
4/2
2300HZ
Honeywell
M8000
SIA
DCS 8
SIA20
Ademco
Contact ID
SK 3/1
SK 3/1
SK 4/2
SK 4/2
Bosch
D6100i
SIA
DCS 8
SIA20
Ademco
Contact ID
SK 3/1
SK 3/1
SK 4/2
SK 4/2
Silent Knight
Security
Corp.
9800 X X Ademco
Contact ID SK 3/1 SK 3/1 SK 4/2 SK 4/2
Sur-Gard
System IV
SIA
DCS 8
SIA20
Ademco
Contact ID
SK 3/1
SK 3/1
SK 4/2
SK 4/2
Sur-Gard
System III*
SIA
DCS 8
SIA20
Ademco
Contact ID
SK 3/1
SK 3/1
SK 4/2
SK 4/2
*For FM use only
The FCA2015-U1 is also compatible with alarm communicators that utilize different communication
technologies (IP and GSM technologies) to connect to compatible receivers using compatible protocols listed
within this document.
COMPATIBLE ALARM COMMUNICATORS
Manufacturer
Model #
Communication Technology
Installation Part Number
Tellular TG7GFS04 GSM 56044102
Bosch C900V2 IP
F01U087780-01
DSC TL300CF IP 29007636/ 29007842
DSC 3G3070-CF GSM
29008179

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NOTES:
•The DACT can be used with alarm communicators that also employ other transmission technologies
for off-premises signaling for UL. The DACT is limited to off-premises transmission for ULC.
•When using these alarm communicators, the DACT shall be configured for Contact ID.
•Refer to the Alarm Communicator Installation Instruction for compatible receivers.
•Wiring between the DACT and the alarm communicator shall be within 20 feet, and in conduit.
•All compatible Alarm Communicators shall be installed in accordance with their installation
instructions.
•A means must be provided for detection of faults on the communicator by the fire alarm panel, as
described in the installation instructions for the communicator. This is typically done by connecting a
trouble-activated relay on the communicator to an input switch module (i.e. HTRI).
•The TL300CF communicator must be wired as shown below.
NOTE: This relay must be listed to ULC S527.
E
O
L
HTRI
-
D
Input
1
To XDACT Line
1
Tip or
Ring
In
/
Out
To TL
-
300
CF
PGM Terminal
To TL
-
300
CF
+
12
V
IN Terminal
“IP Path Down”
Custom Message
ULC
-
S
527
Listed
Relay

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FCA2015-U1 EVENT CODES
Event Type
SIA DCS
(8 or 20)
*
5Ademco
Contact ID
*
5
3/1
1400 Hz or
2300HZ
4/2
1400 Hz or
2300HZ
Fire Alarm
FA pppp
1 110 0p ppp
0
01
Fire Alarm Restore (Through Reset)
FH pppp
3 110 0p ppp
2
21
Smoke Alarm
FA pppp
1 111 0p ppp
0
01
Smoke Alarm Restore
FH pppp
3 111 0p ppp
2 21
Heat Alarm
FA pppp
1 114 0p ppp
0
01
Heat Alarm Restore
FH pppp
3 114 0p ppp
2
21
Pull Station Alarm
FA pppp
1 115 0p ppp
0
01
Pull Station Alarm Restore
FH pppp
3 115 0p ppp
2
21
Waterflow Alarm
SA
pppp
1 113 0
p ppp
0
02
Waterflow Alarm Restore
SH pppp
3 113 0p ppp
2
22
Supervisory
SS pppp
1 200 0p ppp
6
66
Supervisory Restore
SR pppp
3 200 0p ppp
7
76
AC Trouble
AT
1 301 00 000
8
80
AC Trouble Restore
AR
3 301 00 000
7
70
Trouble
FT pppp
1 373 0p ppp
8
83
Trouble Restore
FJ pppp
3 373 0p ppp
7
73
System Battery Trouble
YT
1 302 00 000
8
87
System Battery Trouble Restore
YR
3 302 00 000
7
77
Phone Line 1 Trouble
LT 1
1 351 00 000
8
81
Phone Line 1 Trouble Restore
LR 1
3 351 00 000
7
71
Phone Line 2 Trouble
LT 2
1 352 00 000
8
82
Phone Line 2 Trouble Restore
LR 2
3 352 00 000
7
72
Data Lost
RT 0
1 354 00 000
8
88
Automatic Test (Normal)
RP
1 602 00 000
9
30
Automatic Test (Off Normal)
RY
1 608 00 000
9
39
Manual Test
RX 0
1 601 00 000
9
99
Test Activation
FX pppp
1 611 0p ppp
9
91
Gas Alarm
GA pppp
1 151 0p ppp
0
03
Gas Alarm Restore
GH pppp
3 151 0p ppp
2
23
Communications Fail YC 1 350 00 000 8 84
System Reset
OR 0
1 305 00 000
7
79
Test Begin
FI pppp
1 604 0p ppp
9
90
Test End
FK pppp
3 604 0p ppp
9
92
Mass Notification Alarm4
PA pppp
1 120 0p ppp
1
11
Mass Notification Alarm Restore4
PH pppp
3 120 0p ppp
3
31
Mass Notification Trouble4
PT pppp
1 375 0p ppp
8
83
Mass Notification Trouble Restore4
PJ pppp
3 375 0p ppp
7
73
MNS11
XB pppp
1 789 0p ppp
1
11
MNS1 Restore1
XC
pppp
3 789 0p
ppp
3
31
MNS21
XN pppp
1 788 0p ppp
6
66
MNS2 Restore1
XP pppp
3 788 0p ppp
7
76
MNS Trouble1
XU pppp
1 787 0p ppp
8
83
MNS Trouble Restore1
XV pppp
3 787 0p ppp
7
73
Security3
TA pppp
1 137 0p ppp
6
68
Security Restore3
TH pppp
3 137 0p ppp
7
78
Emergency2, 4
EB pppp
1 785 0p ppp
6
65
Emergency Restore2, 4
EC pppp
3 785 0p ppp
7
75
Building2
ZA pppp
1 152 0p ppp
6
65
Building Event Restore2
ZH pppp
3 152 0p ppp
7
75
“Other”2
XY pppp
1 786 0p ppp
4
40
“Other” Restore2
XZ pppp
3 786 0p ppp
5
50
*pppp is the dialer group or zone number

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1XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular only, if set to either “US/Other” or “Canada”
2XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular only, if set to “Canada”
3XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular only, if set to “US/Other”
4Desigo FC2025/FC2050, FV2025/FV2050, Cerberus PRO FC922/FC924, FV922/FV924 only
5Only SIA DCS and Ademco Contact ID can be used for UL 864 10th Edition off-premises signaling
ELECTRICAL RATINGS
Standby 24DC Module Current 33.5mA
Active 24VDC Module Current 43.5mA
INDICATORS
LED
Function
Description
H100
“OK LED”
Hardware is functionally good
H200 “L1 FLT” Red LED on Solid – Line Connection error while dialing out, Line 1, Red LED
Flashing DACT Dialing out on Line 1
H201
“L2 FLT”
Red LED on Solid – Line Connection error while dialing out, Line 2, Red LED
Flashing DACT Dialing out on Line 2
H202
“RX”
DACT receiving information in
H203
“TX”
DACT Transmitting information out
H204
“UP RUN”
Green Flashing DACT has heartbeat

FCC Statement
WARNING!
Installation and usage of equipment is not in accordance with instructions manual
Radiation of radio frequency energy
Interference to radio communications
•Install and use equipment in accordance with instructions manual
•Read the following information
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions 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 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 is likely to 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.
*As per ULC S559, the FCA2015-U1 is classified as an Active Communication System.
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