HOCHIKI FireNET FN-DAC Intelligent Addressable Panels User Guide

June 9, 2024
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HOCHIKI FireNET FN-DAC Intelligent Addressable Panels

Introduction

This guide is designed to explain the basic steps necessary to install and use the FN-DAC communicator. Please consult the FN-DAC Installation and Operation Manual (part number 1700-10370) for complete instructions on the installation and operation of the FN-DAC.
IMPORTANT

  1. You must use panel firmware 3.800 or greater!
  2. You must use Loop Explorer software version 6.0 or greater!

If you have questions about the firmware and software required to use the FN- DAC, please contact Hochiki America before proceeding.

Installation ­ Remove power from the panel before installing the FN-DAC.
Step 1 ­ Using the four mounting screws, install the FN-DAC in the enclosure.
Step 2 ­ Connect 24 VDC power to the J7 connector. Be sure to observe correct polarity!
Step 3 ­ Connect the ribbon cable between the J2 connector and the FireNET panel J5 (PC) connector.
Step 4 ­ Connect the telephone lines to the FN-DAC. L1 and L2 are the incoming phone lines; P1 and P2 are used to connect the premise phones. RJ31X jacks must be used.

See pages 11 ­ 22 of the FN-DAC Installation and Operation Manual for additional details.

Programming ­

Step 1 ­ You must add the FN-DAC from the level 3 menu (Edit Configuration > Edit I/O > Add Dialer)

Step 2 ­ Program the correct account number, reporting format/protocol and phone number using the menu options (Edit Configuration > Edit I/O > Edit Dialer > Edit Accounts Attributes). Account 1 is the primary account and account 2 is the backup account. Both accounts must be programmed. Accounts 3 and 4 are for optional duplicate reporting. Use the up and down arrow keys to make your programming selection.

Use the right arrow key to move to the next location; press the Enter button when programming is complete.

You may also use Loop Explorer to configure the FN-DAC. Please see pages 28 ­ 37 of the FN-DAC manual for additional details on programming.

Testing ­

See Section 5 of the FN-DAC manual. Testing should be done by generating reportable events on the FireNET panel. Confirm receipt of the events with your monitoring station.

Troubleshooting ­

See Section 5 of the FN-DAC manual.

FN-DAC Quick Start Guide Feb 2008, revision 0.1
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