Faraday MPC 6000

MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2
Fire Alarm System Control Unit

Programming Manual
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.

8 Fernwood Road Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: (973) 593-2600 Fax: (973) 593-6670
Web: www.faradayfirealarms.com
P/N 315-049403FA-6 (3.23.06)

Table Of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 1
The Access levels ..................................................................................................................... 1
User Level ..............................................................................................................1
Maintenance Level..................................................................................................2
Technician Level.....................................................................................................2
The Operator Interface .......................................................................................................... 3
Interface for User and Maintenance Levels ............................................................3
Interface for the Technician Level...........................................................................4
Entering Alphanumeric Characters .........................................................................5
QUICK START....................................................................................................................... 6
Automatic programming of a new system...............................................................6
Manual programming of a system ..........................................................................7
Programming Concepts.......................................................................................................... 9
Program Memory ....................................................................................................9
The programming model of the system ................................................................10
Automatic Programming .......................................................................................11
User Level .............................................................................................................................. 14
Activating a General Alarm ...................................................................................14
Activating an Alert.................................................................................................14
Activating a Drill ....................................................................................................14
Activating a Recall ................................................................................................15
Performing a Lamp Test .......................................................................................15
Viewing the Event History.....................................................................................15
Accessing Maintenance Functions .......................................................................16
Accessing Technician Functions ..........................................................................16
Maintenance Level ................................................................................................................ 17
Enabling/Disabling Devices ..................................................................................17
Enabling/Disabling Input Groups ..........................................................................17
Enabling/Disabling Applications............................................................................17
Enabling/Disabling PAS........................................................................................18
Enabling/Disabling the Output Zones ...................................................................18
Enabling/Disabling NACs......................................................................................18
Enabling/Disabling City Tie...................................................................................18
Enabling/Disabling the DACT ...............................................................................19
Enabling/Disabling the Status Relays ...................................................................19
Enabling/Disabling the Open Collector Circuits ....................................................19
Enabling/Disabling the Releasing Circuits ............................................................20
Changing the Maintenance Password ..................................................................20
Setting the Time....................................................................................................20
Setting the Time Format .......................................................................................21
Enabling Daylight Savings Time Adjustment ........................................................21
Setting the Date ....................................................................................................21
Setting the Date Format........................................................................................22
Clearing the History ..............................................................................................22
Printing the History ..............................................................................................22
Printing the Sensitivity Levels ...............................................................................23
Editing the System Label ......................................................................................23
Editing the Device Labels .....................................................................................23
Starting Quick Test ...............................................................................................23
Configuring NAC sound time for Quick Test .........................................................24
Configuring the printer during Quick Test .............................................................24
Programming a Device .........................................................................................24
Technician Level ................................................................................................................... 25
Activating the Releasing Application Features......................................................25
Configuring the Releasing Application Features...................................................25
Editing a Device Configuration .............................................................................26
Editing an Input Group Configuration....................................................................29
Editing a System Group Configuration..................................................................31
Configuring the NACs ...........................................................................................31
Configuring the Remote Relays (SRUs) ...............................................................32
Configuring the Remote LEDs (SLUs) ..................................................................32
Configuring the Remote LCDs (RDC-2s)..............................................................33
Configuring Panel Relays .....................................................................................33
Installing the DACT.............................................................................................334
Configuring the DACT Accounts ...........................................................................34
Configuring the Coder...........................................................................................35
Setting System Timers..........................................................................................35
Configuring the City Tie Activation........................................................................36
Setting Trouble Ack Required ...............................................................................36
Setting the System Reporting Type ......................................................................36
Copying the Primary to the Backup ......................................................................36
Printing the Primary/Backup Configuration ...........................................................37
Validating the Backup Configuration.....................................................................37
Activating the Backup ...........................................................................................37
Hard Reset ...........................................................................................................37
Changing Access Passwords ...............................................................................37
Enabling the Network Connection to the Panel ....................................................38
Setting the Node Number .....................................................................................38
Setting the Printer .................................................................................................38
Setting the Total Number of Nodes.......................................................................39
Enabling Accepting/Sending Global Commands ..................................................39
Assigning a Message to a Network Link ...............................................................40
Creating the Notify Link and the Observe Link .....................................................40
Exiting the Technician Level .................................................................................40
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY................................................................................................ 41
APPENDIX B: REFERENCES ........................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX C: COMPATIBLE DEVICES FOR FDLC .................................................. 46
APPENDIX D: TYPICAL PROGRAMMING MODEL .................................................. 47
M P C - 6 0 0 0 / M P C - 7 0 0 0 / R N D - 2 P R O G R A M M I N G M A N U A L
Introduction
The MPC-6000/7000/RND-2 Fire Alarm Control Panels are completely field
programmable. Although programming requires no special software skills, a thorough
working knowledge of Fire Alarm Control Panels and devices is assumed. There are two
ways to program an MPC-6000/7000/RND-2 fire alarm system control unit from the front
panel keypad:
1. Auto Program. Using Auto Program will quickly configure the FACP in a General
Alarm configuration.
2. Manual Program. Editing the program manually using the keypad.
Both methods require that the Technician password be entered so that the Technician
functions may be accessed. Jump to the Quick Start section if you need to get a system
up and running quickly.
Note: All references to the Releasing Application programming options are available on
the MPC-6000 panel only.
The Access levels

The MPC-6000/7000/RND-2 system has three functional levels as follows:
User Level, no password is required to access these functions.
Maintenance Level, accessed using the Maintenance password, allows access to the
maintenance menu functions.
Technician Level, accessed using the Technician password, allows access to trained
technician menu functions.
User Level
The User Level functions accessible to the system user are protected from unauthorized
use by the lock on the front of the cabinet. Pressing the Menu button on the lower right
of the operator interface accesses the user functions. The functions available to the
User are as follows:
Activate a General Alarm
Activate an Alert event
Activate a Recall event
Activate a Lamp Test
Activate a Drill
View event history
Go to Maintenance Level (with the password)
Go to Technician Level (with the password)
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Maintenance Level
The Maintenance Level is accessed via the User Menu and the correct password. The
functions accessible in the Maintenance Level are as follows:
Enable or disable devices, outputs, groups, zones, status relays and option modules
Configure and run a Quick Test
Print History (For Diagnostics Only)
Print Detector Levels (For Diagnostics Only)
Edit Device and system labels
Set the system time and date
Change the Maintenance Level access password
Program a device
Clear event history
Enable or disable application
Technician Level
The Technician Level is accessed via the User Menu and entering the correct
password. The functions accessible in the Technician Level are as follows:
Configure devices, outputs, groups, zones and option modules

Set System parameters (i.e., automatic silence, alarm silence inhibit, reset inhibit, etc.)
Configure MPCnet network options
Configure bell codes
Validate the backup configuration
Swap the primary and backup configuration
Copy the primary to the backup configuration
Print the primary and backup configuration (For Diagnostics Only)
Change the Technician Level access password
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The Operator Interface

Interface for User and Maintenance Levels
The operator interface for configuring and programming the MPC-6000/7000 uses the 4
line by 20 character LCD display, the M1 through M4 buttons on the left and right of the
display and sixteen push buttons at the bottom of the interface. User Level and
Maintenance Level utilize the LCD display and the four buttons (two on each side of the
display) to navigate and alter the basic operation of the panel. The display will show
messages in the four corners of the display that will be adjacent to the four buttons M1
through M4. The message on the display adjacent to the button indicates the action that
will occur when the button is pressed. Therefore pressing M1 will cause the function
labeled as Menu 1 to be pressed.
M1 or 1 Menu 1 Menu 3 M3 or A
M2 or * Menu 2 Menu 4 M4 or D
Note: When programming in Technician Level, M1=1 on the keypad, M2=* on the
keypad, M3=A on the keypad and M4=D on the keypad.
For example, in the following figure, menu item 1 (Lamp Test) is described as having an
Action of Run Lamp Test. If the button next to Lamp Test is depressed, Lamp Test will
be performed. Menu item 2 (View History) will cause the first event in the event history
to be displayed on the screen.
Action: Run Lamp Test Lamp Test Esc Returns to the top of the
list or to the level up
Will display panel View go to the next screen

History History More
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Interface for the Technician Level

When the Technician Level is accessed using the password, the LCD display and the
keypad are used to program the panel, and to view the programming if desired. The
display acts as a menu and the keypad allows the user to navigate through the menu of
functions and change or print the programming. The following figure describes the
navigation used in this context:
Aesc
A-esc: will backup to previous screen
Bfn1 B-fn1: will perform function 1
Cfn2 C-fn2: will perform function 2
Dnxt D-Nxt: will step to the next screen
Each menu item is associated with "A", "B", "C", or "D" buttons on the keypad. Pressing
one of these keys will cause the panel to go to the function associated with the button.
For example
ZNxxx P Aesc A-Esc, will backup to previous screen

ZoneType:PRESIG B+20 B-+20 Jumps ahead 20 devices
Timer:___ Sec Cmor C-mor shows further options in list
To Zone #:___ D +1 D-+1, Jumps ahead 1
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Entering Alphanumeric Characters

Entry of alphanumeric data using the keypad is as follows:
Each character is entered using a two-keystroke sequence on the keypad.
Numerals are entered using the sequence 0x, where x is the numeral to be entered.
Letters are entered using 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x sequences, based on the letters appearing
above the numbers on the keypad, where the first digit (1, 2, 3 or 4) is the position of the
letter and the second digit is the numerical key on which that letter appears. For example,
to enter the letter A use the sequence 12. To enter the letter N use the sequence 26.
Exceptions are the letters Q and Z which do not appear on the keypad. The letter "Q" is
entered using the sequence "27", as though "Q" appears on the "7" between "P" and "R".
The letter "R" is entered as "37" and "S" as "47". Similarly, "Z" is entered as "49", as though
"Z" appears on the "9" key. Punctuation marks are entered using 5x, 6x, 7x, and 8x
sequences, as shown below:
CHARACTER SEQUENCE CHARACTER SEQUENCE

<space> 50 > 70
! 51 ? 71
" 52 @ 72
# 53 [ 73
$ 54 74
% 55 ] 75
& 56 ^ 76
57 _ 77
( 58 ` 78
) 59 { 79
* 60 | 80
+ 61 } 81
, 62 82
- 63 83
. 64
/ 65
: 66
; 67
< 68
= 69
Insert and overwrite modes can be toggled using the "C" key.
Entering the same letter into a position in overwrite mode will change the case of the letter
(i.e., if a position contains the letter "f", and the user enters "33" in overwrite mode, the "f"
will change to "F").
A character may be deleted by pressing the 9 key.
Pressing the * key will move the cursor back one space; pressing the # key will move the
cursor forward one space.
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QUICK START
Automatic programming of a new system
This is the quickest way to get a system operational. After all of the devices, notification
appliances and option modules have been programmed and installed, check all wiring
for grounds, shorts and opens. Connect SLUs, SRUs, NACs and any other field wiring
to the panel.
Automatic programming is selected from the Technician Level. Below are the steps to
access the Technician Level.
Step Action Description

1 Press Menu and then press More until
the option Tech. Level is displayed.
2 Press Tech. Level. The display will show the entry
screen for the technician level
access password.
3 Enter the password on the keypad. The The password will be displayed as
default is 0 1 2 3 4 5. * * * * * *.
4 Press Enter or D. The display will show the starting
screen of the Technician Level.
Once the Technician Level has been accessed, following are the steps to activate the
autoprogram function.

1 Select Edit by pressing 4. The display will show the first
screen of the Edit functions with
Auto Pgm as one of the options.
2 Select Autoprgm by pressing 7. The display will show the
Autoprgm screen.
3 Start the autoprogram by pressing the D The display will show all of the
key. addresses being checked as the
auto program is performed. This
could take several minutes. As
each new device is found, the
display will allow the installer to
chose whether to include the found
device. When the autoprogram is
finished, the screen will return to
the Edit options.
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Note NOTE #1: The backup configuration will now contain a configuration as follows:
all input points in group #241 (General Alarm). The General Alarm System
group is pre-programmed to activate all output zones. Any Remote LCD
displays that were connected at the time of Auto Program will also be activated.
However remote relay (SRUs) and remote Led modules (SLUs) will not be
detected and so will not be in the configuration.
4 At the EDIT BACKUP screen, press A The display will show the starting
and escape back to TECH LEVEL technician menu.
screen.
5 Use C to get to the next set of functions This will cause the data in the
and select validate. backup configuration to be
checked. Correct any errors found
before continuing.
6 Press the * key followed by the "C" key The panel will reset and reinitialize.
when prompted. This action will cause the
autoprogrammed configuration to be
swapped into the primary memory and the
panel will be restarted. (You now have as
the primary configuration the result of the
Auto Program. In other words, a General
Alarm system.)
Manual programming of a system

Manual programming is a much more involved operation and requires knowledge of the
operation of the system before proceeding. The basic steps to programming a system
configuration are as follows:
Step Number Configure Description

1 System configuration Set a number of overall system parameters.
2 Loops Set up each loop, one in the case of the 6000
and (up to) four in the case of the 7000.
3 Input groups/system Set up the behavior of the input group or system
groups groups--the bell codes it will activate and the
output zones that will be activated by this input
group. Note that an input group must be
configured to activate an output group to cause
any output activations.
NOTE: If the releasing input group type is

selected and it is using coded signals, all other
input group types must be configured for
Steady-On only code type.
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Step Number Configure Description

4 Devices Set the address and other parameters for each
of the devices that will be installed into the
system. Configure the input group of each
device. Note that devices must be connected to
an input group for any output to be activated. If
the panel is networked, also setup the network
group that this device will activate.
5 Notifications Configure the behavior of the NACs and the
appliance circuits output zone that will activate each NAC. Note
that a NAC must be configured as connected to
an output zone or it will not activate.
Optional 6 RDC-2 Annunciators If there are any remote RDC-2 displays, set
whether installed.
Optional 7 Remote LEDs If there are any remote LED modules, configure
each of the remote LEDs. Select the Output
zone that will activate the LED.
Optional 8 Remote Relays If there are any remote Relay modules,
configure each of the remote Relays. Note that
the Relays must be connected to an Output
Zone in order to activate.
Optional 9 DACT line/DACT If a dialer is installed, configure the line and
account account data.
Optional 10 Releasing Application If configured in the system parameters,
configure the releasing features parameters.
11 Validate Run validate and fix any errors that are reported.
12 Activate Swap the backup configuration with the primary
configuration.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Special considerations apply to programming an RND-2 panel as

opposed to either an MPC-6000 or MPC-7000 panel. No devices (inputs or outputs), no
NACs, no SLUs nor any SRUs can be connected or programmed. Only the MPC-DACT
DACT board or the CT-1K City Tie board, the RDC-2 Annunciator and the network may
be connected and programmed to an RND-2 panel.
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Programming Concepts
Program Memory
The program memory consists of two components, the PRIMARY (active) configuration
and the BACKUP (editable) configuration. The primary configuration is the active
(running) configuration that determines the current function of the FACP. The backup
configuration is the configuration that is edited to make changes or additions to the
existing active panel program. This allows the program to be edited while the FACP
operates normally.
Before the backup configuration is activated, it first must be validated to make sure that
the configuration follows the installation rules. The validation process ensures no values
or operating parameters are out of limits.
When the edited configuration is activated, all changes are implemented at once by
swapping the primary and backup configurations. The backup configuration becomes
the primary (running) configuration and the configuration that was running becomes the
backup configuration.
NOTE: At this point it is advisable to copy the primary configuration to the backup so
that both configurations are identical. There is a copy feature that allows the operator to
copy the primary configuration to the backup.
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The programming model of the system
The following diagram shows the programming model of the MPC-6000 and
MPC-7000 systems.
Input devices
An input group can
can belong to
Each input device can be activate any or all
one local input
configured for type of Output Zones.
group.
operation, i.e.,
alarm, manual pull,
waterflow, sil waterflow,
22 Output Zones
trouble, supervisory, non-
T fire, panel reset, alarm up to 255
silence, acknowledge.
1 T
GC
The input group may

be configured for
T different activation, i.e.,
32
none, fire zone, cross
zone, PAS, pre signal,
Input group wildcard, releasing.
T
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GC
GC
GC
up to 240 input
groups GC
Can set various
behaviors depending on
the type of system
group. (Mainly output
coding.)
System groups: general alarm

drill
recall
alert
trouble
quick test
Each output can be set

for the control behavior,
i.e., non-silencable,
trouble active,
supervisory, pre-alarm,
Each LED and remote Each relay can
silenceable, trouble
relay can have its have its output
silence, supervisory
output behavior behavior
silence.
configured, i.e., configured, i.e.,
Alarm active, trouble, non-silencable,
supervisory, pre-alarm. trouble active,
Releasing Circuit, NACs and supervisory, pre-
Audible bases can connect to alarm, silenceable,
trouble silence,
one and only one output Zone. supervisory
silence.
Remote relays and remote Monitor modules and detector

LEDs connect to output zones. base relays can connect to one
and only one output zone.
The MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 programming model
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The basic concept is that loop devices are configured and grouped into input groups.
The input groups are set to have a certain behavior and activate output zones. The
output deviceswhether relay bases, audible bases, NACs, serial LEDs or Serial
relaysare configured and connected to Output Zones.
Automatic Programming
Auto-program can be done with a new, non-configured control unit or to augment an
existing configuration. Augmenting an existing program adds new points but leaves
previously programmed points unaffected. Discrepancies in the configuration will be
presented individually for acceptance. Again, auto program writes information into the
backup and must be validated before becoming the primary operating configuration.
Auto Program will recognize the types of devices connected and will set up different
parameters depending on the devices it finds. The following tables show the settings for
the different device types.
Smoke and thermal detectors

Parameter Description
Label Generic label identifying the detector by loop number and address.
Application If FireSmart detectors are found, the application will not be changed in the
device. Factory default is none.
Sensitivity The sensitivity of the detectors will be left as found. The factory default is
3.00%.
ROR Rate of rise will be off.
Led off LED will be defaulted to ON.
Pre-alarm Pre-alarm will be off.
Verification Verification will be as found in the detector.
Input Usage The input usage will be defaulted to Alarm.
Input Group All detectors will be defaulted to input group 241 (General Alarm).
Network Group This will not be set and will need to be set manually. (Future use)
Relays and Will be defaulted to auto activation. The relay or audible base will activate
Audible bases when the device activates.
Monitor Modules, Manual Stations and Conventional Zone modules

Input Usage Input usage will be defaulted to alarm.
Input Group All inputs will be defaulted to input group 241 (General Alarm).
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Monitor Modules with relay and single input

Input Usage Input usage will be defaulted to alarm.
Input Group Inputs will be defaulted to input group 241 (General Alarm).
Output Type Will be defaulted to non-silenceable.
Output Zone Will be defaulted to 1.
Intelligent LEDs
Output Type Will be defaulted to non-silenceable.
NACs
Notification Set to Audible.
Device Type
Output Type Will be defaulted to silenceable.
Always On Will be no.
Wire Class Will be defaulted as Class B.
Default Times ON time delay will be defaulted to no delay.
OFF time delay will be defaulted to no delay.
The ON time and OFF time refer to the time delays in which the NAC delays its activation and
deactivation.
System Parameter
Label Set to FARADAY AUTO Prgrmd
Drill Enable ON
Auto Silence Timer Off
Alarm Silence Inhibit Off
Panel Reset Inhibit Off
Auto Alarm silence Off
Trouble Reminder 12 hours
NAC sound time 5 seconds
Quick test exit 30 minutes
City Tie Activation Not changed
Global Commands Not changed
Printer ESC Not changed
Releasing Not installed. If installed, this activates releasing application features.
The presence of RDC-2 Annunciators is detected and their address is programmed

automatically when the system is initialized.
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Not included in auto-program

The following devices cannot be detected automatically:
Bell Codes
Serial Remote Processor LEDs
Serial Remote Processor Relays
DACT
City Tie
Releasing Module
Programming of these points is not changed by Auto-Program and must be done

manually in the panel's Technician Level.
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User Level
Pressing the menu button displays the User Level functions. The user menu allows the
operator to activate General Alarm, Alert, Drill, Recall or Lamp Test. It also allows for
viewing the Event History. The Maintenance Level programming and Tech Level
programming can be accessed from the User menu as well.
Following are the various functions that may be performed at the User level.
Activating a General Alarm

It is possible to sound a general alarm from the keypad using the following steps:
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press General Alarm. Display requests Yes/No confirmation of the
General Alarm.
3. Press Yes to activate a General Alarm. The display will return to normal indicating
General Alarm has been activated.
4. Press System Reset or Alarm Silence to stop.
NOTE: System Reset is required if audibles are non-silenceable.
Activating an Alert
It is possible to sound an Alert from the keypad using the following steps:
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press Alert. Display requests Yes/No confirmation of the
Alert.
3. Press Yes to activate an Alert. The display will return to normal indicating an
Alert has been activated.
4. Press System Reset to stop.
Activating a Drill
It is possible to sound a drill from the keypad using the following steps:
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press More.
3. Press Drill. Display requests Yes/No confirmation of the
Drill.
4. Press Yes to activate a Drill. The display will indicate Drill has been
activated.
5. Press System Reset to stop. Returns to system normal display.
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Activating a Recall
It is possible to sound a Recall from the keypad using the following steps:
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press More.
3. Press Recall. Display requests Yes/No confirmation of the
Recall.
4. Press Yes to activate a Recall. The display will indicate Recall has been
activated.
5. Press System Reset to stop. Returns to system normal display.
Performing a Lamp Test

It is possible to perform a lamp test of the LEDs on the front of the Panel by following
the steps below:
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Lamp Test. LEDs in the front panel will be lit for
approximately 3 seconds.
Viewing the Event History

The Event History screen displays the last 2000 events reported to a panel. The
information displayed includes the date and time, the type of event (TRB, ALM, SUP
etc.), the device reporting the event and the event reported.
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press View History. The display will show the most recent event.
5. Press the two buttons to the left of the display to (Press M1 to go to an older event, press M2 to
scroll forward and backward through the events. go to a more recent event.)
6. Press the upper right hand button (M3) to
escape back to the user menu.
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Accessing Maintenance Functions

There are other functions available after the maintenance password has been entered.
Follow the steps below to access the maintenance functions:
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press More.
5. Press Maint. Level. The display will show the screen to enter the
four-digit maintenance password.
6. Enter the four-digit password (default is 0 1 2 3)
and press Enter.
Accessing Technician Functions

There are other functions available after the technician password has been entered.
Follow the steps below to access the technician functions:
Action Result
1. Press Menu.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press More.
5. Press Tech. Level. The display will show the screen to enter the
six-digit technician password.
6. Enter the six-digit password (default is 0 1 2 3 4 5)
and press Enter.
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Maintenance Level
Following are the details of the Maintenance level functions.
Enabling/Disabling Devices
The disable / enable screens allow the operator to disable or enable devices and
components of the system. System Inputs, Outputs, etc., can be disabled / enabled.
NOTE: When a device is already enabled, the disable option is displayed.
Action Result
1. Press Disable/Enable.
2. Press Inputs.
3. Press Devices. The display will show a screen for the address
of the device.
4. Enter the address through the keypad. When the address is entered, the status of the
device will be displayed.
5. Use the Disable(Enable) button to change the Status will toggle on the display.
state of the device.
Enabling/Disabling Input Groups

The input group may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Inputs.
3. Press Groups. The display will show a screen for the address
of the group.
group will be displayed.
state of the group.
Enabling/Disabling Applications
The applications in the FireSmart detector that prevent false activation often make it
difficult to test the detectors using canned smoke. This function allows the Applications
in the detectors to be turned off for testing. A trouble is posted as a reminder to reset
them later.
Action Result
2. Press Appl. The display will show the current status of the
applications.
status of the applications in the FireSmart detectors.
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Enabling/Disabling PAS*
PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence) may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press More.
3. Press PAS. The display will show the current status of PAS.
state of PAS.
*Refer to page 30 for information on PAS.
Enabling/Disabling the Output Zones

The output zones may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Outputs.
3. Press Zones. The display will show a screen for the address
of the zone.
zone will be displayed.
state of the zone.
Enabling/Disabling NACs
The Notification Appliance Circuits may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Outputs.
3. Press NACs. The display will show a screen for the number
of the NAC.
4. Enter the number through the keypad and press When the address is entered, the display will
Enter. show the current state of the NAC.
state of the NAC.
Enabling/Disabling City Tie

The City Tie Circuit may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Outputs.
3. Press More.
4. Press City Tie. The display will show the status of the City Tie.
state of the City Tie.
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Enabling/Disabling the DACT

The DACT (Digital Alarm Communication Transmitter) may be disabled/enabled as
follows:
Action Result
2. Press Outputs.
3. Press More.
4. Press DACT. The display will show the status of the DACT.
state of the DACT.
Enabling/Disabling the Status Relays

The Status Relays may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Outputs.
3. Press More.
4. Press More.
5. Press Status Relays.
6. Use the keypad to enter the address. The display will show the state of the Status
Relays.
state of the Status Relays.
Enabling/Disabling the Open Collector Circuits

The Open Collector Circuits may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Outputs.
3. Press More.
4. Press More.
5. Press OC Ckts.
6. Use the keypad to enter the address (01-04) and The display will show the state of the OC
press Enter. Circuit.
state of the OC Circuit.
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Enabling/Disabling the Releasing Circuits

The Releasing Circuits may be disabled/enabled as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Outputs.
3. Press More.
4. Press More.
5. Press Rel Ckts.
6. Use the keypad to enter the address (01-02) and The display will show the state of the Releasing
press Enter. Circuit.
state of the Releasing Circuit.
Changing the Maintenance Password

The password for access to the Maintenance level menus may be changed as follows
from the Maintenance starting screen:
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Change Password. The display will show change maintenance
password.
5. Use the keypad to change the password and
press Enter.
Setting the Time*

The time and the time format are adjustable.
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Time/Date.
5. Press Time.
6. Press Set Time. The display will show the time with the cursor
under the hours.
7. Use the keypad to enter new time. Pressing Clr
will clear the entry. Pressing Set will set the time.
*The time for a networked system can be set from any point in the system. It can take up to one
minute before all of the points on the system are in sync.
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Setting the Time Format

The time and the time format are adjustable.
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Time/Date.
5. Press Time.
6. Press Set Time Format. The display will show the current time format.
7. Use the 12 hour, 24 hour buttons to set the
time format.
Enabling Daylight Savings Time Adjustment

The MPC-6000/MPC-7000/RND-2 can adjust for daylight savings automatically. Follow
the steps below to enable or disable the automatic daylight savings adjustment feature:
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Time/Date.
5. Press Time.
6. Press DST Adjust. The display will show whether the DST
automatic adjustment is enabled or disabled.
7. Use the Disable(Enable) button to change the The state will toggle on the display.
status.
Setting the Date

The date and the date format are adjustable.
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Time/Date.
5. Press Date.
6. Press Set Date. The display will show the current date.
7. Use the keypad to enter new date. Pressing Clr
will clear the entry. Pressing Set will set the date.
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Setting the Date Format

The date and the date format are adjustable.
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Time/Date.
5. Press Date.
6. Press Set Date Format. The display will show the current date format.
7. Use the two date format buttons to select the
desired date format.
Clearing the History

The panel can store the last 2000 events in the event history. The information displayed
includes the date and time, the type of event (TRB, ALM, SUP, etc.), the device
reporting the event and the event reported. This event history may be cleared using the
following steps.
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press More.
4. Press Clear History. The display will then request a yes or no
confirmation.
5. Press Yes to clear the event history. The display will flash a short message to
indicate the history has been cleared.
Printing the History (For Diagnostics Test Only)

The panel can store the last 2000 events in the event history. The information displayed
includes the date and time, the type of event (TRB, ALM, SUP, etc.), the device
reporting the event and the event reported. This event history may be printed using the
following steps.
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press Print Hist. The display will show the Print Fwd and Print
Reverse options.
3. Select the direction of printing that is desired. The display will show a message that history is
being printed.
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Printing the Sensitivity Levels (For Diagnostics Test Only)

The sensitivity levels of all of the detectors in the system may be printed. Follow the
steps below:
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press Print Sensor Levels. The display will indicate that the sensor levels
are being printed.
Editing the System Label

The system label may be changed as follows:
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press Edit Labels.
4. Press System. The display will show the system label.
5. Use the keypad keys to change the system label
text. Pressing Bsav will save the changes.
Editing the Device Labels

The device labels may be changed as follows:
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press Edit Labels.
4. Press Device.
5. Enter the Loop and Device address, then press The display will show the label for the device at
Dnxt. this address.
6. Use the keypad keys to change the device label
text. Pressing Bsav will save the changes.
Starting Quick Test

The Quick Test mode allows quick and easy testing of the installation. It will allow the
devices to be activated and the NACs to sound for an adjustable time of from 1-30
minutes.
Action Result
1. Press Quick Test.
2. Press Start. The display will prompt for a Yes or No
confirmation to start Quick Test.
3. Press Yes to start Quick Test. The display will show NAC sound time, the
status of the printer and the time until autoexit.
4. Press Stop to reset the panel.
Note: A test will reset the autoexit time to its original setting.
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Configuring NAC sound time for Quick Test

The period of time that the NACs will be active after each event in Quick Test is set as
follows:
Action Result
2. Press Configure.
3. Press NAC time. The display will indicate the time in seconds
that the NACs will sound during Quick Test.
4. Use the Inc and Dec buttons to set the time
either to off or from 1 to 30 seconds.
Configuring the printer during Quick Test (For Diagnostics Test Only)
Printing may be enabled or disabled during Quick Test as follows:
Action Result
2. Press Configure.
3. Press Printer. The display will indicate whether the printer is
enabled or disabled during Quick Test.
4. Use the Disable(Enable) button to change The display will toggle to indicate the state.
state.
Programming a Device
It is possible to program a device address without the programming tool. Following is
the procedure that is used when adding a single new device to the loop.
Action Result
1. Press More.
2. Press More.
3. Press Program device. The panel will display a message as it is
looking for the new device. When a new device
has been found, the display will show a screen
to enter a device address.
4. Use the keypad and Program buttons to enter
the address and program the new device. Pressing
Clr will clear the entry.
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Technician Level
The Technician level allows complete programming of the MPC-6000/MPC-7000/RND-
2. See the User level functions for the method to access the Technician level. The steps
below assume that the Technician level has been accessed and that the panel is
displaying the starting screen of the Technician level.
Activating the Releasing Application Features

During initial power-up, the releasing application features are defaulted to NOT
INSTALLED state and need to be activated to use the panel for releasing application.
When this feature is activated, it allows the user to select releasing application features
at various levels of programming.
Action Result
1. From Tech Level Screen, select Edit. Enter the Edit Backup Screen.
2. Select Manual Pgm. Enter the Manual Programming Screen.
3. Select Cmor, then select Sys Params. Enter the System Parameter Programming
Screen.
4. Select Cmor three times then select Enter the Releasing Application Prompt. Select
Releasing. YES to enable the releasing application feature.
5. Press Bsav to save the selection. Saves the selection to the Backup program.
Configuring the Releasing Application Features

After the releasing application features have been activated, its parameters need to be
configured.
Action Result
1. From Tech Level Screen, select Edit. Enter the Edit Backup Screen.
2. Select Manual Program. Enter the Manual Programming Screen.
3. Select Cmor, then select Releasing. Enter the Releasing Parameter Programming
Screen.
4. After configuring the Releasing Application Saves the selection to the Backup program.
Parameters, press Bsav to save the selections.
The following provides a description of the releasing application parameters.

Parameters Sublevel Description
Agent Rel Enter the desired time using the This parameter sets the time delay before the
Delay numeric keypad in 5 sec. releasing circuits activate once the releasing set
Increments. thresholds are met. (Default 30 sec.) Range: 0-
90 seconds.
Shutoff Enter the desired time using the This parameter sets the time the releasing circuit is
Period numeric keypad in 5 sec. active. This timer starts as soon as releasing circuit
increments. activates. (Default 60 sec.) Range: 20-60 seconds.
Abort ULI This parameter determines the action of the
Type IRI* panel when the abort switch is initiated while the
AHJ system is in Pre-Discharge condition.
NYC ULI - Abort condition is initiated during Pre-
Discharge condition only. Pre-Discharge delay
counts down or restores to 10 sec. then holds if
abort is pressed and resumes countdown if abort
switch is released.
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Parameters Sublevel Description

IRI* Abort condition is initiated if the abort
switch is held during 1st Alarm condition only
before the panel enters the Pre-Discharge
condition. The Pre-Discharge delay will
countdown to 10 sec. and hold if the abort switch
is held. Pressing abort switch during Pre-
Discharge condition does not initiate an abort
condition.
AHJ Abort condition is initiated during Pre-
Discharge condition only. Pre-Discharge delay is
restored to its programmed value every time the
abort switch is pressed and will not start the
countdown until the abort switch is released.
NYC Abort condition that meets New York City
requirement for releasing application. Abort
condition is initiated during Pre-Discharge
condition only. If abort switch is pressed during
Pre-Discharge delay countdown, a 90 sec.
investigation time delay is added before Pre-
Discharge delay countdown initiates again.
NOTE: Abort condition will still be honored even
when initiated before 1st Alarm or Pre-Discharge
condition.
Open Col Use the keypad to configure the This selection enters the Open Collector Circuit
Ckts parameters of each open collector Programming Screen. This is similar to
circuit. programming the NAC device where the
following parameters have to be configured:
Open Collector Circuit #
Output Installed: Select YES if circuit is used
Output Zone: Enter zone the circuit will belong to
Output Type: Select output type where the output
will activate when the condition is met.
Releasing Use the keypad to configure the This screen selects if the releasing circuit is
Circuit parameter of each releasing being used. Select INSTALLED if the releasing
circuit. circuit is used.
*This feature is supported for UL 864 9th Edition.
Editing a Device Configuration

A devices configuration may be edited as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
2. Select Manual Pgm.
3. Select Devices.
4. Enter the device address. The user may now navigate through screens
which allow setting of the various parameters
for a device.
The loop devices are addressed using a four-digit address. The first (left-most digit) is
the loop number while the next three digits specify the address on the loop. The setup
of an input device will vary depending on the type of device installed at that address.
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The types of devices that can be installed in the system are listed in Appendix C on
page 46.
The parameters that may be set for AutoOutput Activation are shown in the following
table.
Parameter Description Applies to
DvOut Type of event that will cause activation of the 8710, 8712, 8713, 8704,
(Device Output Type) output. Also, whether or not it is silenceable. 8726, 8706
AutoOutput If enabled, the detector can activate its own output 8710, 8712, 8713
device. Otherwise, the device will only activate
when its Output Zone is activated.
Device Zone The Output Zone to which the output device is 8710, 8712, 8713, 8704,
assigned. 8726, 8706
On Delay Delay in seconds between when the zone activates 8710, 8712, 8713, 8704,
and when the output device activates. 8726, 8706
Off Delay Delay in seconds between when the zone activates 8710, 8712, 8713, 8704,
and when the output device de-activates. When 8726, 8706
used with the On Delay, this parameter can be used
to turn an output device on only for a certain period
of time when its zone is activated. If this parameter
is set to zero, the device will not deactivate
(0=infinite).
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Below are the different parameters that may be set for each of the different devices:
Loop Devices
FireSmart Thermal Photo Pull Single Dual Single Conven- LED Intelligent
Smoke Detector Smoke station input input input tional output Point
Detector Detector monitor monitor monitor Zone Control
module module module module (See note 4)
with relay
Parameter 8713 8712 8710 8700-Single 8701 8703 8704 8705 8726 8706
8700-Dual 8702
8700-Metal
Label X X X X X X X X X X
Application X - - - - - - - - -
Sensitivity When app - X - - - - - - -
off
ROR - X - - - - - - - -
Led off X X X - X X X X - X
Pre-alarm When app - X - - - - - - -
off
Verification When app - X - - - - X** - -
off *
Alarm X X X X X X X X - -
Waterflow - - - - X X X X - -
Sil. Waterflow - - - - X X X X - -
Trouble - - - - X X X - - X****
Supervisory X - X - X X X X - -
Panel reset - - - - X X X - - -
Alarm silence - - - - X X X - - -
Acknowledge - - - - X X X - - -
Test - - - - X X*** X - - -
Manual Pull - - - - - - X - -
Abort2, 3 - - - - X X X - - -
Man. Release1, 3 - - - X X X X - - -
Thermal1 - X - - X X X - - -
* Except when used in DUCT application. *** Available only for first input usage.
** Except when used for manual pull station. **** Input usage inherently set to trouble.
1
Thermal and manual release usage devices generate an alarm condition.
2
Abort usage devices will only generate an abort condition when initiated during a Pre-discharge
condition.
3
These features are only available with releasing operations.
4
8706 modules can only be assigned to addresses 1-60.
NOTE: When programming requires yes or no, press 1 for YES and 0 for NO.
The following table provides a description of the parameters that may be set for each device.
Label Each device may have a forty character label assigned to it to describe the input. This label
will be displayed when the input becomes active.
Application The FireSmart detectors have internal algorithms that may be set for different environments.
A setting of none turns off the algorithms and allows the detector sensitivity to be set
manually and verification to be selected.
Sensitivity This sets the level of smoke that will cause the device to generate an alarm. This is only
appropriate for smoke detectors.
Norm Open Relay contact are normally open. EOL is required. This applies to 8702, 8703 and 8704.
Norm Clos Relay contacts are normally closed. No EOL is required. This applies to 8702, 8703 and 8704.
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ROR Rate of rise thermal alarm. This is used for the FireSmart detector and the thermal detector
when the temperature rises at a rate of 15 degrees/minute.
Led off Used to disable the LED on the device so that it does not indicate polling. It will still flash red
for alarm.
Pre-alarm Selected when an early warning of a fire alarm is required. The LED will flash yellow if the
device is in trouble.
Verification This is selected to cause the device to go through the UL defined verification cycle to
eliminate false alarms.
The following table provides a description of the usages that may be set for each device.
Usage Description
Alarm This usage is selected for fire alarm causing devices.
Waterflow Selection for devices connected to Waterflow sensors in sprinkler systems. Generates a non
silenceable alarm event.
Sil. Waterflow If connected to Waterflow sensors in sprinkler systems but the alarm is silenceable.
Trouble Activation of this device will cause a trouble event in the system.
Supervisory Activation of this device will cause a supervisory event in the system.
Panel reset An input with this usage will cause the panel to reset.
Alarm silence An input with this usage will silence the alarm on the panel.
Acknowledge An input with this usage will acknowledge the event on the system.
Test An input with this usage will cause all the logic associated with a devicetypically a duct
detectorto activate along with all its associated output zones.
Input Group Each loop input device must belong to one and only one local input group. This is a way of
allowing multiple detectors in one area to be grouped together to provide a common action.
Editing an Input Group Configuration

An input groups configuration may be edited as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Groups.
4. Select Input Groups.
5. Enter the input group number. The user may now navigate through screens
that allow setting of the various parameters for
a group.
Input Groups
The loop devices must be grouped together (a group of one is possible). There are 240
input groups on the MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 that can be programmed as one of the
following types:
Group Type Description
Fire Typical fire group. Activates selected output zones when an event occurs in the
group.
Counting Used for Counting Zone operation. In this mode of operation, at least the number of
devices given on the Activation Threshold screen must be active before the
corresponding Output Zones will activate.
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Group Type Description

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code requires the following for Counting Zone:
1) There shall be at least two automatic detectors in each protected space.
2) The alarm verification feature shall not be used.
3) The detectors shall be installed at spacing determined in NFPA 72, when
used to initiate fire safety functions or fire extinguishing systems.
4) The detectors shall be installed at a linear spacing not more than 0.7 times
the linear spacing determined in NFPA 72, when used to activate public
mode notification.
PAS Positive Alarm Sequence group as defined by NFPA. The alarm signal from a device
selected for positive alarm sequence operation will activate selected output zones of
the PAS Group. The signal shall be acknowledged within 15 seconds in order to
initiate the alarm investigation phase. If the signal is not acknowledged within 15
seconds then selected output zones of the associated Timeout Group will activate.
The Timeout Group must be a Fire Group that activates an audible NAC.
The investigation phase (Timer) can be programmed from 60 to 180 seconds. If the
system is not reset during this period, the Timeout Group will activate.
If a second PAS alarm occurs during the investigation phase, the selected output
zones of the associated Timeout Group will activate.
If PAS is disabled, then the initial alarm signal will activate the selected output zones
of the PAS Group and the output zones of the associated Timeout Group.
Pre-Signal Pre-signal as defined by NFPA allows initial Fire Alarm signals to sound only in
department offices, control rooms, fire brigade stations or other constantly attended
central locations for which human action is subsequently required to activate general
alarm or a feature that allows the control equipment to delay the general alarm by
more than 1 minute after the start of alarm processing. If there is a connection to a
remote location, the transmission of the alarm signal to the supervising station shall
activate upon the initial alarm signal.
On the initial alarm, the selected output zones associated with the pre-signal group will
activate. The delay of activation of additional output zones can be programmed from 60
to 180 seconds. If the system is not reset during this period, the output zones of the
associated Timeout Group will activate. The Timeout Group must be a Fire Group.
Wild Card Wild Card zone for non-fire operation allows monitoring of critical functions with logging
or control function. The event will latch and will not reset until the panel is reset.
Releasing This group type is the only input group that can activate the releasing circuit. When
Group this type is selected, the following parameters have to be configured:
- Releasing Group Threshold setting: This sets the threshold to initiate a
Pre-Discharge condition and can be selected from the following: Any 1
alarm, Any 2 alarms, Any 1 smoke detector and Any 1 thermal device.
- Releasing Circuit Activation: This selects the releasing circuit that will
activate when this Group is initiated.
- Releasing Circuit Code Selection: This screen allows the user to select
the type of pre-defined signal for the releasing NAC type to play if the
condition has been met. 1st Alarm, Discharge and Pre-discharge are
defaulted to activate Steady ON.
- Output Zone: This sets the output zones that the releasing group activates.
NOTE: Any alarm condition that is initiated from the releasing input group will
generate a general alarm condition.
Notes:
1. Zone Coding signals are not allowed to be associated with the Releasing Input Group.
2. When the Releasing Input Group utilizes the predefined signal codes on its releasing NAC
outputs, all other Input Group type NAC outputs must be set to Steady On only.
3. Releasing should be enabled before selecting a releasing group.
4. 8701, 8702, 8703 and 8704 devices assigned to Drill, Alert or Recall system groups should
have their usage set to supervisory.
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Pre-alarm, supervisory and trouble bell codes must always be Steady On. For Counting
Zone, the 1st Alarm bell code can be a predefined bell code, but it is only allowed to be
Steady On if a releasing group is in the configuration.
For a Releasing Input Group, the 1st Alarm and Pre-Discharge can use predefined bell
codes. No zone coding is allowed, and bell codes of all other input groups must be
Steady On if a releasing group is in the configuration. NAC1 must have a 1st Alarm/Pre-
Discharge output type and NAC2 must have a Discharge output type. 1st Alarm/Pre-
Discharge, Discharge output types are only allowed to be in Output Zone 1. The
Discharge bell code must be Steady On.
An input Group may also be configured to activate 1 or all of the 255 Output Zones.
Editing a System Group Configuration

There are a number of system groups, which may be configured as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Groups.
4. Select System Groups.
5. Select the system group to be edited. The user may now navigate through screens that allow
setting the bell codes that the system group will use
and the outputs which this system group will activate.
Configuring the NACs

There are a number of parameters that may be configured for the NACs.
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Outputs.
4. Select NACs.
5. Enter the number of the NAC to be configured. The user may now navigate through screens
that allow setting the parameters of the NACs.
The parameters that may be set for the NACs are shown in the following table.
Notification device type Either Audible, Strobe or Horn/Strobe.
Output Zone Which output Zone activates this NAC.
Output Set to indicate if the NAC is operating or not.
On Delay Delay in seconds before the NAC turns on.
Special Feature This selection allows the NAC to be configured for special application.
- Always ON: Select YES only if the NAC circuit is used to power the
output of the 8706.
Wiring Class Select YES if NAC wiring is configured as Class A.
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Output Type Alarm Silenceable, Alarm Non-Silenceable, Pre-Alarm Silenceable,
Pre-Alarm Non-Silenceable, Trouble Silenceable, Trouble Non-
Silenceable, Supervisory Silenceable, Supervisory Non-Silenceable,
Releasing NAC.
Note: Use Trouble or Supervisory NAC output type only where required.
If the Output Type Releasing NAC is selected, another screen will open
to prompt the user if this particular releasing NAC will activate on 1st
Alarm, Discharge or Pre-Discharge.
Select ON if the NAC is to activate. When 1st Alarm/Pre-Discharge NAC
is selected, all other NAC outputs must be configured as Steady-On
only bell code.
Configuring the Remote Relays (SRUs)

Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote relay units.
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Outputs.
4. Select SRUs.
5. Enter the address of the relay to be configured
6. Enter a 1 to enable the relay. The user may now navigate through screens
that allow setting the parameters of the
address relay.
The relays in the serial relay unit must be logically connected to an output zone in order
to operate. When the selected output zone becomes active, the relay will become active
based on the type of activation that has been selected, i.e., alarm, trouble, supervisory,
pre-alarm. Set the output type and the output zone that will activate this relay.
Configuring the Remote LEDs (SLUs)

Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote LED units.
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Outputs.
4. Select SLUs.
5. Enter the address of the LED to be configured.
6. Enter a 1 to enable the LED. (Use the * and # The user may now navigate through screens
buttons to navigate left and right.) that allow setting the parameters of the
address LED.
The LEDs in the serial LED unit must be logically connected to an output zone in order
to activate. When the addressed output zone becomes active, the LED will become
active depending on the type of activation that has been selected, i.e., alarm, trouble,
supervisory, pre-alarm. Set the output type and the output zone that will activate this
LED.
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Configuring the Remote LCDs (RDC-2s)

Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the remote LCD units.
Action
1. Select Edit.
3. Use Cmor and select RS-485 NW.
4. Select RDC Annciatrs.
5. Enter a 1 in the map to enable the RDC at
the selected address. (Use the * and # buttons to
navigate left and right.)
6. Press Bsav to save the selection.
Configuring the Panel Relays

Panel relays are set by default as follows:
Relay 1: Alarm, Non-silenceable, no on- or off- delays
Relay 2: Pre-alarm, Non-silenceable, no on- or off- delays
Relay 3: Supervisory, Non-silenceable, no on- or off- delays
Relay 4: Trouble, Non-silenceable, no on- or off- delays
In the default configuration, any Alarm, Trouble, etc., on the system will activate the
corresponding relay.
Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the panel relays differently
than the default settings.
Action
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Cmor.
4. Select Cmor.
5. Select Prgm Relays.
6. Follow the screen prompts to set up the panel relays.
7. Press Bsav to save the selection.
These are the parameters that need to be set when configuring panel relays.
Installed Select yes to program independently.
Output Zone Enter the number of the output zone that activates this circuit.
Output Type Select the type of event and whether or not it can be silenced.
Delay Timers Allows the setting of activation and deactivation times for the relay. The On delay
sets the time after the event that the relay will activate. The Off delay determines
how long it will stay on after it activates. The times are in seconds.
NOTE: When a programmable relay is set for AC Power Fail, the system trouble group must activate the
same output zone assigned to the relay.
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Installing the DACT

Setting the System Reporting Type must be selected before installing the DACT. See
page 36. Following are the steps that need to be followed to install the DACT.
Action
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Outputs.
4. Use Cmor and select Option Mods.
5. Select DACT CFG.
6. Follow the screen prompts to set up the DACT.
These are the parameters that need to be set when installing the DACT.
Test Time The time that the DACT will regularly call in to the central station to check the
connection.
Select the line number The DACT can connect to two lines. Select which one is to be configured.
Select the dialing method The DACT can dial using pulse or tone. Select which is needed.
Configuring the DACT Accounts

Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the DACT Accounts.
Action
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Outputs
4. Use Cmor and select Option Mods.
5. Select DACT ACCTS.
6. Follow the screen prompts to set up the DACT
Accounts.
The following information is set up for the two possible DACT accounts.
Format This is the format that is used to report to the Central station. The options are
SIADCS8, SIADCS20, ADEMCO, 4/2-1400, 3/1-1400, 3/1-2300, 4/2-2300.
Number of This is the number of times that the DACT will attempt to dial the account before
attempts trying the next account.
Must report When selected yes, the DACT must report these events to the selected account x.
event type If not selected and the DACT cannot report the event to account x for whatever
reason, it will try a different account y. If it successfully reports it to account y, it
will not go back to account x and try again. If Must Report is selected, it will keep
trying to report to account x until it is successful, whether or not it has already
successfully reported it to a different account.
Account The number to identify the account at the central station.
number
CIC prefix The prefix used by the DACT to dial through a PBX to access a line.
Phone The phone number which the DACT will dial for this account.
number
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Configuring the Coder

Following are the steps that need to be followed to configure the Coder.
Action
1. Select Edit.
3. Select Outputs
4. Select Cmor twice and select Option Mods.
5. Select Cmor.
6. Follow the screen prompts to set up the Coder.
These are the parameters that need to be set when configuring the coder.
NOTE: The Coder is not available if Releasing Group is being used.
None If none is selected, only the predefined bell codes (Steady on, March Time,
Temporal, California, Three-pulse Temporal and Alert) may be selected for the
Alarm Bell Code for any input group.
Zone Coder If selected, coder may be selected for the Alarm Bell Code for any input group in
addition to the predefined bell codes.
Master Coder If selected, this code will be used for the Alarm Bell Code for all input groups.
Predefined and user configured bell codes will not be available for the Alarm Bell
Codes.
Play after This is the bell code (MTB, Temporal, Steady, None) that will be played after the
Code Master Code.
Master Code These are the digits used in the Master Code. Up to four code digits may be
entered. Zero is used as an end of code indicator. For example, to set the code to
2-4, enter 2 for the first digit, 4 for the second and 0 for the third.
Rounds Number of rounds of a bell code that will be played (3, 4 or Continuous). If 3
rounds is selected, the bell code will play three times then will change to the code
selected in Play after Code. If Continuous is selected, the bell code will play
continuously until silenced.
Setting System Timers

Following are the steps to set system timers.
Action
1. Select Edit.
3. Use Cmor and select Sys Params.
4. Use Cmor and select Timers.
5. Use Cmor to select the timers to be set.
Below is a list of the timers and their functions:

Alarm Silence Inhibit The period of time that the alarm will sound before it can be silenced.
Panel Reset Inhibit The period of time that the panel is prevented from being reset after an
alarm is annunciated.
Trouble Reminder The time period before a trouble will come back to remind the installer.
Quick test NAC time The length of time that the NACs will sound in Quickest.
Quick test exit The time that Quick test will exit automatically after inactivity.
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Configuring the City Tie Activation

Setting the System Reporting Type must be selected before configuring the City Tie
activation. See page 36. The City Tie, once installed, may be activated by a trouble, a
supervisory or both.
Action
1. Select Edit.
4. Select CityTrbActvn.
5. Use the screen to select which activation is
required and press Bsav.
Setting Trouble Ack Required

Troubles and supervisory events are normally self-restoring; however, if it is required
that they need to be acknowledged before clearing, follow the procedure below:
Action
1. Select Edit.
4. Select Trb Ack Req.
5. Press 1 for yes and then press Bsav.
Setting the System Reporting Type

Depending on the type of system configured, the panel will report power failure in
different periods of time. (No reporting for Local, Auxiliary, 6 hours for Central Station
and 15 hours for Remote Station.)
Action
1. Select Edit.
4. Select System Type.
5. Use the screen to select which system type is
required and press Bsav.
Copying the Primary to the Backup

Once the primary configuration has been checked out and is running correctly, it is a
good idea to copy the configuration into the backup. This is accomplished as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
2. Select Copy Primary.
3. Select Cyes to start the copy. The screen will indicate the copy is in progress.
It will take several minutes.
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Printing the Primary/Backup Configuration (For Diagnostics Test Only)

The primary/backup configurations may be printed via the printer port on the panel.
Action Result
1. Select Print Configs.
2. Select Print.
3. Select Print Primary or Print Backup. The configuration will be printed on the printer
connected to the panel printer port.
Validating the Backup Configuration

The validation process will check to see that the configuration in the backup memory is
correct.
Action Result
1. Use Cmor and select Validate. The display will indicate that the validity check is
running
Display will show invalid settings in the
configuration if found.
Activating the Backup*

When the configuration is correct it may be made the primary configuration as follows:
Action Result
1. Use Cmor and select Activate.
2. Select Cyes to switch to the backup The display will show the swap in progress.
configuration.
*Refer to Programming Concepts on page 9 for a description of Primary and Backup configurations.
Hard Reset
This function re-initializes the panel in the same way as power up:
Action Result
1. Use Cmor and select Hard Reset. The panel will re-initialize.
Changing Access Passwords

The passwords used to access the Maintenance and Technician Levels may be
changed as follows:
Action
1. Use Cmor and select Change PWs.
2. Change the maintenance and technician
passwords as needed and press Bsav.
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Enabling the Network Connection to the Panel

This setting is used when the control panel is to be connected to a network. The
networking communications in the panel must be enabled as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Press Cmor twice to select Network Setup.
4. Select 1 to install the network or 0 to remove When 1 is selected, Dnxt appears so other
the network setting. network settings can be made.
Setting the Node Number

If the panel is networked, it must have its network node number set as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
4. Select Dnxt. Type in the Node number. Be certain to enter leading zeros for nodes 1-9.
A maximum of 99 nodes can be entered.
5. Select Dnxt to continue to next setting or When Dnxt is selected, the screen for the
Bsav to save the setting. printer setting displays. When Bsav is
selected, the Network Connection screen
displays.
Setting the Printer*

If the printing of events from this node printer is required on the network, then it must be
set as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
4. Select Dnxt.
5. Select Dnxt.
6. To Print Events for the node, select 1 for yes or
0 for no.
7. Select Dnxt to continue to next setting or When Dnxt is selected, the screen for the
Bsav to save the setting. Total Number of Nodes displays. When Bsav
is selected, the Network Connection screen
displays.
*For an MPC-6000 / MPC-7000, the default setting for the printer is OFF (Diagnostics test only).
For an RND-2, the default setting for the printer is ON.
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Setting the Total Number of Nodes

Follow the steps below to set the total number of nodes (panels, RNDs and printers) in
the network.
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
4. Select Dnxt.
5. Select Dnxt.
6. Select Dnxt. The setting for the Total Number of Nodes
displays.
7. Type in the Total Number of Nodes. Be certain to enter leading zeros if the total
number of nodes is from 1-9. A maximum of 99
nodes can be entered.
8. Select Dnxt to continue to next setting or When Dnxt is selected, the screen for
Bsav to save the setting. Accepting/Sending Global Commands
displays. When Bsav is selected, the Network
Connection screen displays.
Enabling Accepting/Sending Global Commands

Allows the panel to accept/send commands from a network annunciator, i.e., RND-2.
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
4. Select Dnxt.
5. Select Dnxt.
6. Select Dnxt.
7. Select Dnxt. The setting for Accepting Global Commands
displays.
8. Select 1 to enable the panel to accept global When 1 is selected, the panel can accept
commands or select 0 and the panel will not global commands.
accept global commands.
9. Press the # key to move to the setting for
sending global commands.
10. Select 1 to enable the panel to send global When 1 is selected, the panel can send
commands or select 0 and the panel will not global commands and control other panels.
send global commands.
11. Press the * key to move back to the setting for
accepting global commands, if desired.
12. Select Bsav to save the setting. When Bsav is selected, the Network
Connection screen displays.
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Assigning a Message to a Network Link

This setting only appears when a network connection has been enabled. The network
link in the panel can be assigned a text message as follows:
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Press Cmor twice to select Network Link.
4. Type in the number of the node to which this The default setting is 01. The maximum setting
panel will report. is 99. Assignments can be made in the Input
Group Configuration to have this link observe
or control activity.
5. A custom message can be assisgned to this link.
Follow the instructions on page 5 of this manual
for entering alphanumeric characters.
6. Press Bsav to save the settings.
Creating the Notify Link and the Observe Link

This setting is used to create the Notify link and Observe link.
Action Result
1. Select Edit.
3. Selectr Groups.
4. Select Input Groups.
5. Select Fire, then Dnxt.
6. Select Coding, then Dnxt.
7. Select Output Zones, then Dxnt.
8. Type in the number of the link that you wish this Be certain to enter leading zeros if the total
input group to notify. number of nodes is from 1-9. The maximum
node number is 255; 0 = none.
9. Select Dxnt .
10. Type in the number of the link that you wish this Be certain to enter leading zeros if the total
input group to observe. number of nodes is from 1-9. The maximum
node number is 255; 0 = none.
11. Select Bsav to save the setting.
Exiting the Technician Level

Follow the steps below to exit the Technician Level and return to User Level:
Action Result
1. Use Cmor and select Exit Tech LvL. The Display will return to the user level.
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APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY
Abort Condition. Condition in which the abort function is pressed during 1st-Alarm (IRI type
only) or during Pre-Discharge condition.
Abort Function. Defines an event that is manually initiated during the proper releasing event
sequence that will indefinitely prevent the releasing circuit from activating.
AC Power Fail. Refers to a condition in which AC power loss is detected by the system.
Agent Release Delay. Same as Pre-Discharge Delay.
Alarm Signal. A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as an alarm
for fire from a manual station, a waterflow alarm, an automatic smoke detector, etc.
Alarm Silence Inhibit. An option that prevents a human operator from silencing the notification
appliances for a preset period of time.
Alarm System. A combination of compatible initiating devices, control units and notification
appliances designed and installed to produce an alarm signal in the event of a fire or other
condition, as designed.
Alarm Verification. A preset option that causes the control unit to verify alarms originated by
smoke detectors before indicating an alarm.
Annunciator. A remotely located, electrically powered display, separate from the control unit,
containing LCDs, LEDs or lamps to indicate the states of the fire alarm system.
Audible Signal. A sound made by one or more audible notification appliances, such as bells or
horns, in response to the operation of an initiating device.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The organization, office, or individual responsible for
approving equipment, installation or procedures.
Auxiliary Relays. Control relays that energize only during alarm conditions that are used to
either apply power to or remove power from other equipment during an alarm condition.
City Tie. Provides connections for shunt, local energy, central station or remote station.
Class A Circuit. An initiating device or notification appliance circuit within which all components
remain fully functional, even though a single open or ground exists in the circuit.
Class B Circuit. An initiating device or notification appliance circuit within which some or all
components may be disabled when a single open or ground exists in the circuit.
DACT. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (see NFPA 72).
Detector - FireSmart. An intelligent fire detector that blends photoelectric, thermal and neural
network technologies for superior protection without false alarms.
Detector - Smoke, Photoelectric Type. A detector employing the photoelectric principle of
reflection or obstruction of light by smoke.
Detector - Thermal Type. An addressable thermal sensor that is programmable as either a
fixed temperature (135 F) or as a rate of rise detector.
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Discharge Condition. Refers to the condition in which the releasing circuit is activated.
Discharge Output Type. Defined as the output type associated with a releasing group and
activated if the panel proceeds to the Discharge event.
Discharge Period. Defined as the time period in which the releasing circuit will remain active
before automatically deactivating.
Enable / Disable. Refers to the state of individual circuits (inputs and outputs) or logic functions
regardless of the presence of its corresponding modules.
EOLR. End-of-line resistor, used for termination purposes.
FACP. Fire Alarm Control Panel.
General Alarm. A term usually applied to the simultaneous operation of all the notification
appliances on a system.
Ground Fault. A trouble condition in which a low resistance has been detected between the
system wiring and conduit ground.
Group 1st Alarm. Refers to the condition in which the releasing input group meets at least
one of the threshold requirements to activate the releasing circuit. This does not refer to the pre-
alarm condition detected by the smoke detector.
Initiating Device. A manually or automatically operated device such as a manual pull station,
smoke detector, heat detector, waterflow switch or tamper switch.
Input Group. Detectors and devices are grouped together for convenience into input groups.
This will usually represent an area in the building, for instance the first floor.
Labeled. Equipment or materials to which have been attached a label, symbol, or other
identifying mark of an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned
with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of the production of such labeled
equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with
appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.
Listed. Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic
inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, and whose listing states either that the
equipment or material meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for
use in a specified manner.
Manual Release Function. Defines an event that is manually initiated in which the releasing
circuit activates regardless of the condition of the system. This function is ignored if the
releasing circuit has already activated and the Discharge Period has elapsed.
NEC. National Electrical Code, also published as NFPA 70.
National Fire Alarm Code. Also published as NFPA 72.
Notification Appliance. An electrically operated appliance used to indicate the system status,
such as a bell, horn, strobe light or speaker.
Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC). A circuit to which notification appliances are connected.
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Output Zone. There may be 255 output zones. Normally used to specify an area of the building
for signaling. The output devices such as notification appliances, audible bases, relay bases,
SLUs and SRUs are connected to these output zones so that when the output zones become
active the devices will become active.
PAS. Positive Alarm Sequence group as defined by NFPA. The alarm signal from a device
selected for positive alarm sequence operation will activate selected output zones of the PAS
Group. The signal shall be acknowledged within 15 seconds in order to initiate the alarm
investigation phase. If the signal is not acknowledged within 15 seconds then selected output
zones of the associated Timeout Group will activate. The Timeout Group must be a Fire Group.
Power Supply. That portion of the fire alarm control unit that provides the power needed to
operate all control unit modules, as well as that needed to operate all electrically powered
initiating devices and all notification appliances.
Pre-Alarm. A pre-alarm condition is annunciated by pre-alarm LEDs and buzzers on the control
panel and LCD annunciators and remote processors. The LEDs flash and buzzers are on
steady until acknowledgment.
Pre-discharge Condition. Refers to the condition in which the Pre-discharge delay has been
activated.
Pre-discharge Delay. The time period delay before the activation of the releasing circuit when
the releasing condition is met.
Pre-Signal. Pre-signal as defined by NFPA allows initial Fire Alarm signals to sound only in
department offices, control rooms, fire brigade stations or other constantly attended central
locations for which human action is subsequently required to activate general alarm or a feature
that allows the control equipment to delay the general alarm by more than one minute after the
start of alarm processing. If there is a connection to a remote location, the transmission of the
alarm signal to the supervising station shall activate upon the initial alarm signal.
Programming Tool. Refers to an external proprietary software package that allows the user to
program the panel (CIS-4 for the MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 panels).
Quick Test. A term pertaining to the test mode of the system that automatically resets after a
service tech tests initiating devices.
Releasing Group Threshold. Defined as a set of conditions which the input releasing group
has to meet in order to initiate a pre-discharge event.
Releasing Input Group. The only input group type that can be associated with the releasing
circuits.
Releasing NAC. NAC associated with releasing input group type that annunciates Releasing
Group 1st Alarm and Pre-discharge associated with the releasing application.
Reset Condition. Condition in which the panel is forced to return to its normal state, usually
performed by pressing the SYTEM RESET button after all known events / conditions are
cleared.
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Signaling Line Circuit (SLC). A circuit to which intelligent devices are connected. Also called a
detection loop. A detection loop in the case of the MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 may contain up to
252 detectors or devices, all of which may have outputs. Each detection loop will be driven by
an FDLC (Faraday device loop card).
Supervisory Alarm. A signal indicating the operation of a supervisory device.
Supervisory Device. A device that monitors the condition of a sprinkler system such as a gate-
valve switch, water level switch, low pressure switch, low temperature switch or fire pump
monitor.
Trouble Signal. An audible signal indicating trouble of any nature, such as a circuit break or
ground, occurring in the device or wiring associated with a fire alarm signal.
Waterflow Switch. An assembly approved for service and so constructed and installed that any
flow of water from a sprinkler system equal to or greater than that from a single automatic
sprinkler head will result in activation of this switch and subsequent indication of an alarm
condition.
Wild Card. Wild card zone for non-fire operation allows monitoring of critical functions with
logging or control function. The event will latch and will not reset until the panel is reset.
Zone. A designated area of a building. Commonly, zone, is interchanged with initiating device
circuit.
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APPENDIX B: REFERENCES
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code (National Fire Protection Association)
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (Delmar Publishers)
MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 Faraday Fire Alarm Control Panel Owner's
Manual, P/N 315-447309
Faraday web site: http://www.faradayfirealarms.com
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APPENDIX C: COMPATIBLE DEVICES FOR

SIGNALING LINE CIRCUITS (FDLC)
Model Description
8700-S Single action pull station
8700-D Dual action pull station
8700-M Metal manual pull station
8701 Single input mini monitor module
8702 Single input monitor module
8703 Dual input monitor module
8704 Monitor module with single input and relay
8705 Conventional zone input module
8706 Intelligent Point Control
8710 Faraday photo detector
8712 Faraday thermal detector
8713 Faraday FireSmart detector with algorithms
8726C1 Ceiling mounted intelligent LED
8726W1 Wall mounted intelligent LED
1
The 8726(C/W) is a device that is assigned to an output zone only. When an input group
that is connected to its output zone becomes active, the 8726 will blink red, provided the
event that occurred in the group is the same as the Output Type selected for the 8726W.
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APPENDIX D: TYPICAL PROGRAMMING MODEL
One Hazard (Releasing Zone) Area and One Fire (Building Fire Protection) Area
Output Zone 1 Output Zone 2
Input Devices
Releasing Input
Manual Release Switch Group 1
Abort Switch
Any Alarm condition from

the releasing input group
will annunciate a general
alarm condition
Input Devices
General Alarm
Group
Manual Pull Stations
NAC1 NAC2 NAC3 NAC4

1st Alarm/ Discharge Alarm Alarm or
Pre-Discharge Trouble
Coded or Steady-On or Steady-On or Steady-On or

Steady Only Strobe Only Strobe Only Strobe Only
NOTE: The General Alarm Input Group must have an audible NAC Association.
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8 Fernwood Road Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: (973) 593-2600 Fax: (973) 593-6670
Web: www.faradayfirealarms.com
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The Access levels

Configure devices, outputs, groups, zones and option modules

The Operator Interface

Will display panel View go to the next screen

Interface for the Technician Level

ZNxxx P Aesc A-Esc, will backup to previous screen

Entering Alphanumeric Characters

CHARACTER SEQUENCE CHARACTER SEQUENCE

Step Action Description

Step Action Description

Step Action Description

Manual programming of a system

Step Number Configure Description

NOTE: If the releasing input group type is

Step Number Configure Description

IMPORTANT NOTE: Special considerations apply to programming an RND-2 panel as

The programming model of the system

The input group may

System groups: general alarm

Each output can be set

Remote relays and remote Monitor modules and detector

The MPC-6000 and MPC-7000 programming model

Smoke and thermal detectors

Monitor Modules, Manual Stations and Conventional Zone modules

Monitor Modules with relay and single input

The presence of RDC-2 Annunciators is detected and their address is programmed

Not included in auto-program

Programming of these points is not changed by Auto-Program and must be done

Activating a General Alarm

Performing a Lamp Test

Viewing the Event History

Accessing Maintenance Functions

Accessing Technician Functions

Enabling/Disabling Input Groups

Enabling/Disabling the Output Zones

Enabling/Disabling City Tie

Enabling/Disabling the DACT

Enabling/Disabling the Status Relays

Enabling/Disabling the Open Collector Circuits

Enabling/Disabling the Releasing Circuits

Changing the Maintenance Password

Setting the Time*

Setting the Time Format

Enabling Daylight Savings Time Adjustment

Setting the Date

Setting the Date Format

Clearing the History

Printing the History (For Diagnostics Test Only)

Printing the Sensitivity Levels (For Diagnostics Test Only)

Editing the System Label

Editing the Device Labels

Starting Quick Test

Configuring NAC sound time for Quick Test

Activating the Releasing Application Features

Configuring the Releasing Application Features

The following provides a description of the releasing application parameters.

Parameters Sublevel Description

Editing a Device Configuration

Editing an Input Group Configuration

Group Type Description