Page 2 - Fire Alarm System Limitations
PrecauLarge.PMD 01/10/2005 An automatic fire alarm system –typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warn-ing devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notificationcapability–can provide early warning of a developing fire.Such a system, however, does not...
Page 3 - FCC Warning
PrecauLarge.PMD 01/10/2005 WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equip-ment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards,modules, or interconnecting cables wh...
Page 4 - Notes
Page 5 - Table of Contents
MS-2/MS-4 P/N: 51512:E 01/18/05 5 SECTION 1: Product Description ........................................................................................................................ 10 1.1: Product Features ............................................................................................
Page 7 - Underwriters Laboratories Documents for Reference:; Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Document
MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 7 It is imperative that the installer understand the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and be familiar with the standards set forth by the following regulatory agencies: • Underwriters Laboratories Standards • NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA ...
Page 8 - Programming DIP Switches; 4 VDC Special Application
8 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 MS-2(E) Main Circuit Board J7 Transformer Connector 120 VAC, 2.3A or220/240 VAC, 1.15A EarthNeutralHot (supervised,nonpower-limited) J8 Battery Connector(supervised, nonpower-limited) 18 Amp Hour max. Charger Fault LEDBattery Fault LEDEarth Fault LED SW1, SW2 and SW3 ...
Page 10 - SECTION 1; Product Description; detectors which are microprocessor-based; Product Features; one zone programmable for combination
Product Description Product Features 10 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 SECTION 1 Product Description The MS-2 is a two zone FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) and the MS-4 is a four zone FACP. The information in this manual refers to both the MS-2 and MS-4 unless otherwise specified. These control panel...
Page 11 - Product Features
Product Features Product Description MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 11 • Control Buttons ACK (Acknowledge) Alarm Silence Reset Walktest Zone Enable/Disable (one per zone) • LED Indicators Fire Alarm (one per zone) Supervisory (one per zone) Trouble (one per zone) Maintenance (one per zone) AC Power N...
Page 12 - Specifications; Initiating Device Circuits - TB3
Product Description Specifications 12 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 1.2 Specifications AC Power - TB8 MS-2/MS-4: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.3 amps MS-2E/MS-4E: 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 1.15 amps Wire size: minimum #14 AWG (2.0 mm 2 ) with 600V insulation Battery (sealed lead acid only) - J8 Maximum Charging Circui...
Page 13 - Controls and Indicators; Front Panel Membrane Buttons
Controls and Indicators Product Description MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 13 1.3 Controls and Indicators Front Panel Membrane Buttons • Acknowledge • Alarm Silence • Reset • Walktest • Zone Enable/Disable - Zone 1 • Zone Enable/Disable - Zone 2 • Zone Enable/Disable - Zone 3 (MS-4 only) • Zone Enabl...
Page 15 - Optional Modules and Accessories
Optional Modules and Accessories Product Description MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 15 1.6 Optional Modules and Accessories CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (MS-4 only) The CAC-4 Module can be used to convert the Style B (Class B) Initiating Device Circuits to Style D (Class A) and Style Y (Class B) No...
Page 16 - Battery Box
Product Description Optional Modules and Accessories 16 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 Battery Box The Fire•Lite BB-17F battery box may be used to house two batteries greater than 7 Amp Hour to a maximum of 18 Amp Hour. The battery box mounts directly below the control panel cabinet, centered to the ...
Page 17 - SECTION 2; Installation; . The door is removable during the installation period by opening; Backbox Mounting; approximately 1⁄4”; Figure 2.1 Backbox Mounting Dimensions; Bottom
Backbox Mounting Installation MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 17 SECTION 2 Installation The cabinet can be surface mounted or semi-flush mounted using the optional Trim Ring P/N: TR-1-R . The door is removable during the installation period by opening and lifting if off the hinges. The cabinet mounts ...
Page 18 - Figure 2.2 Backbox and Battery Box
Installation Backbox Mounting 18 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 When batteries larger than 7 Amp Hour, up to 18 Amp Hour, are being used, the BB-17F battery box (or UL listed equivalent) must be installed. To install the BB-17F: 1. Mount the FACP cabinet to the wall 2. Remove knockouts on the bottom ...
Page 19 - Primary Power Source (AC) and Earth Ground Connections; Do; Figure 2.3 Operating Power Connections; Standard transformer
Operating Power Installation MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 19 2.2 Operating Power WARNING : Several different sources of power can be connected to this panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. The panel and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modul...
Page 20 - Nonreset Reset; Class B Initiating Device Circuits (supervised and power-limited)
Installation Input Circuits 20 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 2.3 Input Circuits The MS-2 has two IDCs (Initiating Device Circuits) and the MS-4 has four IDCs. Each circuit is compatible with System Sensor’s I 3 smoke detectors which generate a maintenance signal when the detector becomes dirty and a...
Page 21 - Combination Waterflow/Supervisory Zone; Figure 2.5 Style B Combination Circuit on Zone 2 of the MS-4
Input Circuits Installation MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 21 Combination Waterflow/Supervisory Zone A combination Waterflow/Supervisory circuit allows an FACP to distinguish between an Alarm switch (waterflow device) and a Supervisory switch (tamper) installed on the same circuit. The following figu...
Page 22 - NAC 1 NAC 2; Figure 2.6 NAC Connections
Installation Output Circuits 22 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 2.4 Output Circuits 2.4.1 Notification Appliance Circuits The MS-2 provides one Style Y (Class B) NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) while the MS-4 provides two Style Y (Class B) NACs. Each circuit is capable of providing a maximum of 2...
Page 23 - Special Application DC Power Output Connections; Figure 2.7 Special Application Power; Note; : Relay contacts are shown with
Output Circuits Installation MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 23 2.4.2 Special Application DC Power Output Connections Resettable 24 VDC special application power is available on both the MS-2 and MS-4 control panels. Nonresettable 24 VDC special application power is available only on the MS-4. 2.4.3 R...
Page 24 - Figure 2.9 Typical UL Power-limited Wiring Requirements; Power-limited Circuits
Installation Power-limited Wiring Requirements 24 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 2.5 Power-limited Wiring Requirements Power-limited and nonpower-limited circuit wiring must remain separated in the cabinet. All power-limited circuit wiring must remain at least 0.25” (6.35 mm) away from any nonpower-l...
Page 25 - Installation of Optional Modules; CAUTION; J1 Connector; MS-4 Main Circuit Board
Installation of Optional Modules Installation MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 25 2.6 Installation of Optional Modules CAUTION : Remove all power (AC and DC) before installing or removing modules or wiring. 2.6.1 CAC-4 Class A Converter Module (MS-4 only) 2.6.1.1 Installation The CAC-4 Module can be us...
Page 27 - Installation of Optional Modules; Figure 2.12 4X Option Module Connection to MS-4; JP1 Jumper; Cut to install module on J4 & J6; Standoffs
Installation of Optional Modules Installation MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 27 2.6.2 4XTMF, 4XLMF and 4XZMF Option Modules MS-4: The 4XLMF LED Interface Module can only be plugged into connectors J3 and J5 on the MS-4 main circuit board. The 4XTMF and 4XZMF modules can be plugged into connectors J3 ...
Page 28 - Figure 2.13 4XTMF Transmitter Module
Installation Installation of Optional Modules 28 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 2.6.2.1 4XTMF Transmitter Module Installation The 4XTMF provides a supervised output for a local energy municipal box transmitter in addition to alarm and trouble reverse polarity. A jumper option allows the reverse polar...
Page 29 - OR; power-limited circuit; Figure 2.14 4XZMF Zone Relay Module
Installation of Optional Modules Installation MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 29 2.6.2.2 4XZMF Zone Relay Module (MS-4 only) The 4XZMF provides four zone alarm, one system alarm and one system trouble Form-C relays. Nonpower-limited and power-limited wiring must have a minimum distance of 0.25”, wire ...
Page 30 - Figure 2.15 4XLMF LED Interface Module
Installation Installation of Optional Modules 30 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 2.6.2.3 4XLMF LED Interface Module (MS-4 only) The 4XLMF supports the RZA-4XF Remote Annunciator module. The wiring of this module must follow the requirements as specified in "Power-limited Wiring Requirements" o...
Page 31 - SECTION 3; Program Options via DIP Switch; Figure 3.1 Field Programming DIP Switches
Installation of Optional Modules Program Options via DIP Switch MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 31 SECTION 3 Program Options via DIP Switch This section describes the programming options available via DIP switch settings. The FACP can be field programmed using option DIP switches SW1, SW2 and SW3 whic...
Page 32 - DIP Switch Settings; Switch Number
Program Options via DIP Switch DIP Switch Settings 32 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 3.1 DIP Switch Settings The following tables list the programmable features for the MS-2 and MS-4. Placing a DIP switch in the ON position will select the feature while placing the DIP switch in the OFF position will...
Page 38 - SECTION 4; Operating Instructions; Switch Functions in Normal Mode; The Silence button will be ignored for; Lamp Test
Operating Instructions Switch Functions in Normal Mode 38 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 SECTION 4 Operating Instructions The MS-2 and MS-4 have two modes of operation which are Normal and Walktest modes. Upon initial power-up, the system will be in Normal Mode. This section discusses operation of th...
Page 39 - all system faults have been; twice every five seconds (refer to the I; Audible Walktest
Walktest Operating Instructions MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 39 4.1.5 Walktest The Walktest button, which is located on the FACP membrane switch panel, allows a panel walktest to be performed. Pressing and holding the Walktest button for a minimum of two seconds causes the FACP to enter audible wal...
Page 41 - Operation; Zone Supervisory LED; Note that an I; Zone Trouble LED
Operation Operating Instructions MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 41 Zone Supervisory LED A yellow LED for each zone that blinks if the zone has been programmed for supervisory and a supervisory condition exists on the corresponding zone. It turns on steady when the Acknowledge or Alarm Silence button ...
Page 42 - System Supervisory Condition Response
Operating Instructions Operation 42 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 4.4.1 Fire Alarm Response The control panel will, upon detection of an alarm condition, cause the following: • Latch the alarm condition - requires panel reset to clear alarm condition • Blink the Zone Alarm LED one second On and one ...
Page 44 - SECTION 5; Power Supply Calculations; Overview; or
Power Supply Calculations Overview 44 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 SECTION 5 Power Supply Calculations 5.1 Overview This section contains instructions and tables for calculating power supply currents in alarm and standby conditions. This is a four-step process, consisting of the following: 1. Calcu...
Page 45 - Calculating the System Current Draw; How to Use Table 5-3 on page 46 to Calculate System Current Draw; Calculation Column 1; Multiply
Calculating the System Current Draw Power Supply Calculations MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 45 5.3 Calculating the System Current Draw 5.3.1 Overview The control panel must be able to power all internal and external devices continuously during the non-fire alarm condition. To calculate the non-fire ...
Page 46 - TABLE 5-3:System Current Draw Calculations; Table Footnote; both the standard and optional transformers installed.
Power Supply Calculations Calculating the System Current Draw 46 MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 Table 5-3 contains three columns for calculating current draws. For each column, calculate the current and enter the total (in amperes) in the bottom row. When finished, copy the totals from Calculation Co...
Page 47 - Calculating the Battery Size; shown; TABLE 5-4:Total Secondary Power Requirements at 24 VDC; Sum of Standby and Alarm Ampere Hours
Calculating the Battery Size Power Supply Calculations MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 47 5.4 Calculating the Battery Size Use Table 5-4 to calculate the total Standby and Alarm load in ampere hours (AH). This total load determines the battery size (in AH), required to support the control panel under ...
Page 49 - Index; Numerics
MS-2/MS-4 PN 51512:E 01/18/05 49 Index Numerics 2 Zone Main Circuit Board 8 4 Zone Main Circuit Board 9 411 16 411UD 16 4XLMF installation 27 , 30 see also LED Interface Module 15 see also LED interface module 30 specifications 30 wiring to RZA-4XF 30 4XTMF installation 27 , 28 operation 28 see also...
Page 55 - Limited Warranty
LimWarLg.p65 01/10/2000 The manufacturer warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanshipfor eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service. Productsare date-stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of the manufactur...
Page 56 - World Headquarters
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