SIEMENS FCA2015-U1 Serial Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter

NOTICE

OVERVIEW

The FCA2015-U1 Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) Board is an optional module for the Desigo FC2025/2050, FV2025/2050, Cerberus PRO FC922/924, FV922/924, and XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular Fire Alarm System Control Panels. The DACT provides telephone line connections for communication with a DACR (Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver). The DACT Board is mounted inside the Fire Alarm cabinet. The DACT Board options are set through the control panel programming sequence.

INSTALLATION ON DESIGO AND CERBERUS PRO PANELS

Dialer FCA2015-U1 mounted on 2HU Enclosure

1. Installation should be performed by qualified personnel who have thoroughly read and understood this instruction sheet.
2. Disconnect BATTERY and AC on the cabinet prior to working on the equipment.
3. Mount FCA2015-U1 as shown using the four screws that are supplied.
4. Attach conduit and run wires as required. Wire Size: 12-22AWG
5. Connect the Serial Communication Cable to the fire system control unit as required.
6. Apply power to system.
7. Program for proper operation.
   • NOTE: See the Desigo FC2025/2050, FV2025/2050 Configuration manual, Document ID A6V10315023, and Cerberus PRO FC922/924, FV922/924 Fire Detection System Configuration manual, Document ID A6V10333423, for details on programming.
8. Check for proper operation.

Dialer FCA2015-U1 mounted on the back of the inner door (when used with a 3HU Enclosure)

PARTS SUPPLIED

• 1 DACT Board
• 4 Screws
• 1 Instruction Sheet
• 1 Serial Communication Cable
  • 4 1 ¾” x ¼” Hex Male to Female Standoff
  • Used for FCM2019-U2/-U3 or FCM2035-U2/-U3 only.

INSTALLATION ON XLS/DESIGO FIRE SAFETY MODULAR/CERBERUS PRO MODULAR

For instructions on installing and wiring the FCA2015-U1 DACT to the XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular panel, refer to the XDACT-ASSY Installation Instructions, Document ID A6V10807278. If a message indicating an XDACT firmware mismatch is displayed on the Operator Interface (OI), upgrade the XDACT firmware as follows.

FIRMWARE UPDATE ON XLS/DESIGO FIRE SAFETY MODULAR/CERBERUS PRO MODULAR SYSTEMS

To update the firmware on an FCA2015-U1 that is installed on a XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular system, establish an Ethernet connection between the PC and the OI, then select the XDACT module in the Zeus configuration. Next, select Build > Transfer > Module Firmware To Panel… in Zeus. Select the XDACT firmware file under Firmware File, then set the Connection Settings as needed and click Start Transfer to begin the update. Transfer Completed will be displayed in Zeus after the firmware update has completed.

FCA2015-U1 WIRING

NOTE

• The RJ31X provides a convenient connection allowing the DACT to be installed and removed without requiring re-wiring and can be installed by the telephone installer.
• If installed in Canada, the signal receiving centre must not share a common communication channel with the protected premises. A dedicated line must be installed for use only by the FCA2015-U1.
• Either of the two lines at X300 or X301 can be disabled using the Engineering Configuration tool for the case where the dialer is connected to an alarm communicator that is capable of transmitting with two separate technologies (ex. GSM and POTS). Consult the installation instructions for the communicator to determine if it supports this capability.

FCA2015-U1 FORMAT DESCRIPTION

COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS/FORMATS

• For FM use only

The FCA2015-U1 is also compatible with alarm communicators that utilize different communication technologies (IP and GSM technologies) to connect to compatible receivers using compatible protocols listed within this document.

COMPATIBLE ALARM COMMUNICATORS

NOTES

• The DACT can be used with alarm communicators that also employ other transmission technologies for off-premises signaling for UL and ULC.
• When using these alarm communicators, the DACT shall be configured for Contact ID or SIA DCS. Please refer to the Compatible Alarm Communicators table.
• Refer to the Alarm Communicator Installation Instruction for compatible receivers.
• The use of a 3rd Party communicator may require Aux 24VDC from the FACP.

Use of 3rd party communicator for UL:

1. As sole communication path, maximum supervision window is 60 min.
2. As 2nd path for DACT, maximum supervision window is six hours.

Use of 3rd party communicator for ULC:

1. As sole Active Communication path, maximum supervision window is 180 seconds.
2. Work with DACT as 2nd Passive Communication path, maximum supervision window is 24 hours.

Refer to the installation instructions for the external communicator for specific power requirements and include with the system battery calculations to ensure adequate secondary power.

• Wiring between the DACT and the alarm communicator shall be within 20 feet, and in conduit for US, and within 18 meters in metallic conduit for Canada.
• All compatible Alarm Communicators shall be installed in accordance with their installation instructions.
• A means must be provided for detection of faults on the communicator by the fire alarm panel, as described in the installation instructions for the communicator. This is typically done by connecting a trouble-activated relay or PGM output on the communicator to an input switch module (i.e. HTRI).
• For ULC Passive Communication, the TL300CF and LE4010-CF communicators must be wired as shown in the following diagrams.

ULC Passive Configuration

LE4010-CF Configuration

(Reference from DSC Installation Manual)

TL300-CF Configuration

(Reference from DSC Installation Manual)

NOTE: Wiring between the control panel and the T-Link TL250/TL300 must be enclosed in metal conduit.

• Wire the panel’s Tip and Ring terminals to the TI and RI terminals of TL.300

LE4010-CF &TL300-CF Power Supply Wiring Configuration

(Reference from DSC Installation Manual)

The ACT shall be connected to Input 1 of the transmitter and transmission delay is to be configured via CONNECT 24. The LBT and TEST shall be connected to FACP’s trouble inputs. The outputs are active model: DSc RM2 ground) and shall be connected via listed supervision relay (suggested).

FCA2015-U1 EVENT CODES

• pppp is the dialer group or zone number

1. XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular only, if set to either “US/Other” or “Canada”
2. XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular only, if set to “Canada”
3. XLS/Desigo Fire Safety Modular/Cerberus PRO Modular only, if set to “US/Other”
4. Desigo FC2025/FC2050, FV2025/FV2050, Cerberus PRO FC922/FC924, FV922/FV924 only
5. Only SIA DCS and Ademco Contact ID can be used for UL 864 10th Edition off-premises signaling

FCC Statement

WARNING: Installation and usage of equipment not in accordance with instructions manual may result in:

Radiation of radio frequency energy Interference to radio communications

• Install and use equipment in accordance with instructions manual
• Read the following information.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

As per ULC S559, the FCA2015-U1 is classified as an Active Communication System.

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• Edition: 2020-10-14
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References

• User Manual