Mircom RA-1000 Series Remote Multiplex Annunciator Panels Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Mircom
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Mircom RA-1000 Series Remote Multiplex Annunciator Panels Instruction
RA-1000 Series Remote Multiplex Annunciator Panels
Introduction
MGC’s modular design RA-1000 Series Remote Multiplex Annunciator panels
provide a large capacity of annunciation with MGC’s Analog and Network Fire
Alarm Control Panels. Tables below describe the different main annunciator and
adder chassis models. Each circuit indicator is a bi-colour LED that is
automatically configured to match the fire alarm control panel configuration.
Table 1 Annunciator Chassis Descriptions
Annunciator
Model Number
| Description
---|---
RAM-1016TZDS| 16-circuit main annunciator chassis with 16 added zoned
trouble LEDs
RAM-1032TZDS| 32-circuit main annunciator chassis with 32 added zoned
trouble LEDs that may be expanded with up to four RAX-1048TZDS adder
annunciator chassis to a maximum of 208 circuit display points
RAX-1048TZDS| 48-circuit adder annunciator chassis with 48 added zoned
trouble LEDs
Mechanical Installation
There are five sizes of enclosures available, see Table 2 below:
Table 2 Enclosure Dimensions and Capacity
Enclosure Model Number| Height H(in.)| Width (in.)|
Mounting A (in.)| Mounting B (in.)| Annunciator Capacity
---|---|---|---|---|---
BB-1001D/R (MMX-BB-1001D/R)| 9.0”| 12.75”| 9.95”| 7.5”| 1
BB-1002D/R (MMX-BB-1002D/R)| 18.0”| 12.75”| 9.95”| 16.5”| 2
BB-1003D/R (MMX-BB-1003D/R)| 26.5”| 12.75”| 9.95”| 24.9”| 3
BB-1008D/R (MMX-BB-1008D/R)| 33.0”| 22.5”| 20.9”| 35.2”| 8
BB-1012D/R (MMX-BB-1012D/R)| 45.0”| 22.5”| 20.9”| 52.0”| 12
Notes: The RAM-1032TZDS and the RAM-1016TZDS are supplied with the NP-680
laser printable label sheet. Column 1A or 1B (English or French) is selected
for either a 2-stage or 1-stage system and the blank labels are used to print
zone information. The RAX-1048TZDS is supplied with the NP-681 blank laser
printable label sheet.
The RA-1000 series of annunciators RAM-1016TZDS, RAM-1032TZDS, and RAX-
1048TZDS display Initiating Circuit Status and individual circuit trouble
indication. Indicating and Relay Circuits are not remotely displayed. For more
details, see the Fire Alarm Control Panel manual.
Wiring Instructions
RS-485 WIRING
The RS-485 wiring to the RAM-1016TZDS and RAM-1032TZDS Module isrecommended to
be twisted shielded pair as shown in
Figure 2. The wire gauge may be:
- 22 AWG up to 2000 ft.
- 20 AWG up to 4000 ft.
24V DC POWER WIRING
The RS-485 wiring from the fire alarm control panel to the annunciator(s) must
be pointto- point from the fire alarm panel to the first annunciator, then to
the next annunciator, and so on. No star wiring or T-tapping is allowed. Each
RAM-1016TZDS and RAM-1032TZDS Main Annunciator Module has a 120 ohm end-of-
line resistor on its RS-485 output terminals. This is removed on all except
the last wired module. The 24 VDC field wiring needs to be of an appropriate
gauge for the number of annunciators and the total wiring run length. Use the
Current Drain for Battery Calculations on page 8 to calculate the maximum
current for all annunciators summed together.
Note: All circuits are power limited and must use type FPL, FPLR, or FPLP
power limited cable.
Attention: Accidentally connecting any of the 24 VDC wires to the RS-485
wiring will result in damage to the annunciator and/or to the fire alarm
control panel to which it is connected.
Table 3 Wiring Table for Power to Annunciator
Total Maximum Current for all Annunciators| Maximum Wiring Run
to Last Annunciator| Max Loop Resistance
---|---|---
18AWG| 16AWG| 14AWG| 12AWG
Amperes| ft| m| ft| m| ft| m| ft|
m| Ohms
0.06| 2350| 716| 3750| 1143| 6000| 1829| 8500| 2591| 30
0.12| 1180| 360| 1850| 567| 3000| 915| 4250| 1296| 15
0.30| 470| 143| 750| 229| 1200| 366| 1900| 579| 6
0.60| 235| 71| 375| 114| 600| 183| 850| 259| 3
0.90| 156| 47| 250| 76| 400| 122| 570| 174| 2
1.20| 118| 36| 185| 56| 300| 91| 425| 129| 1.5
1.50| 94| 29| 150| 46| 240| 73| 343| 105| 1.2
1.70| 78| 24| 125| 38| 200| 61| 285| 87| 1.0
DIP Switch Settings
Each annunciator assembly (main and adder chassis) needs to be assigned a unique, sequential “Address” via the main annunciator DIP Switch SW1. DIP Switch SW2 is used for disabling of some Front Panel (located on the main annunciator chassis) push buttons (when individual switches are “ON” then the corresponding push button is disabled).
The DIP switches (located on the main) are set as:
Checksum Select:
ON when used with fire alarm panels FleX-NetTM, MMXTM,, FX-2000 version 2.X.X
and higher, FX-350, MR-2350, FX-3500, FX-3500RCU, FX-3318, MR-3500, MR-3500RCU
(16 bit checksum).
OFF when used with fire alarm panels FA-1000, FA-300, and MR-2300 (8 bit
checksum).
For FA-1000, FA-300 and MR-2300 Series Panels
Set the main annunciator “Address” (see the manual for the fire alarm control
panel being used for the maximum number of annunciator addresses allowed), as
shown in the following table:
Table 4 Annunciator Addresses
| DIP Switch Positions | Annunciator Address |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| SW1-1 (A0) | ON |
| SW1-2 (A1) | OFF |
| SW1-3 (A2) | OFF |
| SW1-4 (A3) | OFF |
Note: Annunciators on a common RS-485 connection must be numbered sequentially; i.e.:1,2,3,4, and not randomly such as 5,3,8,14! Note that NOT ALL annunciator “Addresses” are valid for all Fire Alarm Control Panels. Refer to the Fire Alarm Control Panel Manual for further information
For FX-2000 Panels
Set the annunciator “Address” (see the manual for the fire alarm control
panel being used), as follows in the following table:
Table 5 Annunciator Address Settings
Address| SW1-1| SW1-2| SW1-3| SW1-4| SW1-5|
Address| SW1-1| SW1-2| SW1-3| SW1-4| SW1-5
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
33| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF| 48| OFF| OFF| OFF| OFF| ON
34| OFF| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| 49| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| ON
35| ON| ON| OFF| OFF| OFF| 50| OFF| ON| OFF| OFF| ON
36| OFF| OFF| ON| OFF| OFF| 51| ON| ON| OFF| OFF| ON
37| ON| OFF| ON| OFF| OFF| 52| OFF| OFF| ON| OFF| ON
38| OFF| ON| ON| OFF| OFF| 53| ON| OFF| ON| OFF| ON
39| ON| ON| ON| OFF| OFF| 54| OFF| ON| ON| OFF| ON
40| OFF| OFF| OFF| ON| OFF| 55| ON| ON| ON| OFF| ON
41| ON| OFF| OFF| ON| OFF| 56| OFF| OFF| OFF| ON| ON
42| OFF| ON| OFF| ON| OFF| 57| ON| OFF| OFF| ON| ON
43| ON| ON| OFF| ON| OFF| 58| OFF| ON| OFF| ON| ON
44| OFF| OFF| ON| ON| OFF| 59| ON| ON| OFF| ON| ON
45| ON| OFF| ON| ON| OFF| 60| OFF| OFF| ON| ON| ON
46| OFF| ON| ON| ON| OFF| 61| ON| OFF| ON| ON| ON
47| ON| ON| ON| ON| OFF| 62| OFF| ON| ON| ON| ON
For FleX-NetTM and MMXTM Panels
Set the annunciator “Address” (see the manual for the fire alarm control
panel being used), as follows in the following table:
Table 6 Annunciator “Address” Settings
Address| SW1-1| SW1-2| SW1-3| Address| SW1-1|
SW1-2| SW1-3
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
33| ON| OFF| OFF| 37| ON| OFF| ON
34| OFF| ON| OFF| 38| OFF| ON| ON
35| ON| ON| OFF| 39| ON| ON| ON
36| OFF| OFF| ON| | | |
For FX-3500, FX-3500RCU, FX-3318, FX-350, FA-300, FR-320, MR-3500, MR-
3500RCU, and MR-2350 Panels
Set the annunciator “Address” (see the manual for the fire alarm control panel
being used – FA-300, MR-2300, FR-320 is 6 annunciator addresses maximum), as
follows in the following table:
Table 7 Annunciator Addresses
| DIP Switch Positions | Annunciator Address |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| SW1-1 (A0) | ON |
| SW1-2 (A1) | OFF |
| SW1-3 (A2) | OFF |
The RAX-1048TZDS Adder Annunciator Chassis
- P1: Connects to the Main Annunciator Chassis, or to the previous Adder Annunciator Chassis.
- P2: Connects to the Next Adder Annunciator Chassis.
The RAM-1032TZDS Main Annunciator Chassis
- P2: Connects to the first Adder Annunciator Chassis.
- P11: Not used.
- Jumpers : Factory set. Do not change.
- Terminals : See Wiring Instructions p for details.
- SW1, SW2: Set DIP Switches as described in 4.0 DIP Switch Settings
The RAM-1016TZDS Main Annunciator Chassis
- P2: Not used. No expansion allowed.
- P11: Not used.
- Jumpers: Factory set. Do not change.
- Terminals : See Wiring Instructions on page 3 for details.
- SW1, SW2: Set DIP Switches as described in 4.0 DIP Switch Settings on page 4. JW6: RS-485 termination jumper. Remove on all except for last RAM-1016TZDS.
Specifications and Features
Enclosures
The finish of all enclosures is painted semi-gloss off white, the backbox
is black. Add the suffix “R” for red painted door. For enclosure dimensions
see Mechanical Installation on page 2..
Table 8 Enclosure Model Descriptions
| Model Numbers | Material | Description |
|---|
BB-1001D/R
MMX-BB-1001D/R
| 18 GA. CRS| Backbox for one annunciator chassis with keylock door
BB-1002D/R
MMX-BB-1002D/R
| 18 GA. CRS| Backbox for two annunciator chassis with keylock door
BB-1003D/R
MMX-BB-1003D/R
| 16 GA. CRS| Backbox for three annunciator chassis with keylock door
BB-1008D/R
MMX-BB-1008D/R
| 16 GA. CRS
Door is 14 GA.
| Backbox for eight annunciator chassis with keylock door
BB-1012D/R
MMX-BB-1012D/R
| 16 GA. CRS
Door is 14 GA.
| Backbox for twelve annunciator chassis with keylock door
Annunciators
RAM-1016TZDS Main Annunciator Chassis
- 20 to 39 VDC (filtered or full-wave-rectified)
- Sealed membrane-like buttons and LED indicators.
- Local Buzzer, Indicators (AC-ON, Common Trouble, Remote Failure, Aux. Disconnect, Acknowledge, General Alarm, Signal Silence, Test/Config Mode), and Controls (System Reset, Lamp Test, Fire Drill, Aux. Disconnect, Buzzer Silence, Signal Silence, General Alarm, Acknowledge).
- Buzzer silence activation silences the main fire alarm panel buzzer and all attached annunciator buzzers.
- Annunciation of up to 16 points with trouble annunciation.
- Non-expandable.
- Standby: 50 mA Max., All LEDs “On”: 150 mA Max.
RAM-1032TZDS Main Annunciator Chassis
- 20 to 39 VDC (filtered or full-wave-rectified)
- Sealed membrane-like buttons and LED indicators.
- Local Buzzer, Indicators (AC-On, Common Trouble, Remote Failure, Aux. Disconnect, Acknowledge, General Alarm, Signal Silence, Test/Config Mode), and Controls (System Reset, Lamp Test, Fire Drill, Aux. Disconnect, Buzzer Silence, Signal Silence, General Alarm, Acknowledge).
- Buzzer silence activation silences the main fire alarm panel buzzer and all attached annunciator buzzers.
- Annunciation of up to 32 points with trouble annunciation.
- Expandable by using up to four RAX modules.
- Standby: 50 mA Max., All LEDs “On”: 300 mA Max.
RAX-1048TZDS Adder Annunciator Chassis
- Interconnect via one ribbon cable to RAM-1032TZDS or to previous RAX-1048TZDS.
- Annunciation of up to 48 additional points with trouble annunciation.
- Standby: 22 mA Max., All LEDs “On”: 262mA Max.
Current Drain for Battery Calculations
The lamp test feature draws the maximum normal current because it
illuminates all lamps one chassis at a time. Thus the currents are:
Use the Normal Standby Current for battery size calculations (see the fire alarm control panel manual for battery calculations) which includes the current drain for the Trouble Buzzer, Trouble LED, and one alarm LED. Use the Maximum Current to calculate the wire size (see Wiring Instructions on page 3).
Environmental Specifications
This annunciator is intended for indoor use only.
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