Universal fire alarm specifications, 1 introduction, 2 wiring – DMP Electronics XR2500F User Manual

Page 44: 3 transformer, 4 end-of-line resistor, 5 system trouble display, 6 fire display, 7 police station phone number, 8 system maintenance, 9 audible alarm

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Digital Monitoring Products

XR2500F Installation Guide

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Universal Fire Alarm Specifications

34.1 Introduction

The programming and installation specifications contained in this section must be completed when installing

the Model XR2500F in accordance with any of the ANSI/UL or NFPA fire standards. Additional specifications

may be required by a particular standard. See the XR500 Series Programming Guide (LT-0679).

34.2 Wiring

All wiring must be in accordance with NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70.

34.3 Transformer

Use the supplied 16 VAC 56 VA transformer.

34.4 End-of-Line Resistor

The DMP Model 310 1K Ohm EOL resistor should be used on all 1K Ohm EOL fire zones.

34.5 System Trouble Display

The Status List Display must include at least one keypad that displays system monitor troubles.

34.6 Fire Display

The Status List Display must include at least one keypad that displays troubles and alarms on fire type zones.

34.7 Police Station Phone Number

The digital dialer telephone number programmed for communication must not be a police station phone

number, unless that phone number is specifically provided for that purpose.

34.8 System Maintenance

To ensure continuous satisfactory operation of any alarm system, proper installation and regular

maintenance by the installing alarm company and frequent testing by the end user is essential. Offering a

maintenance program and acquainting the user with the correct procedures for system use and testing is

also the responsibility of the installing alarm company.

34.9 Audible Alarm

Fire Type zones must be programmed to activate an audible alarm. The Bell Action for Fire Type zones must

not be programmed as “N”.

34.10 Fire Zone Programming

If a retard delay is used on a waterflow zone, it cannot exceed 90 seconds and any retard delay in the

waterflow initiating devices must be subtracted from the 90 seconds al lowed. The retard delay should not be

used on a zone with smoke detectors.

34.11 Style D Zones

If required, the DMP 869 Dual Style D Initiating Module provides for connection of two Style D zones to the

Model XR2500F. See the 869 Installation Guide (LT-0186) and this guide for wiring information.

34.12 Listed Receivers

Use the DMP SCS-1R (SDLC), Sur-Gard SG-HLR2-DG (CID), FBII CP220PB (CID), and Osborne-Hoffman Quick-

Alert (CID) receivers.

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