MPC-6000 / MPC-7000 / RND-2 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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CONTROL UNIT OPERATION
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Standby Condition
In normal standby operation, the green AC POWER ON LED should be illuminated and no
other indicator operating. The display will show the system name, “System Normal”
announcement and the current date, day, and time.
Alarm Conditions
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GENERAL
ALARM
When a general alarm occurs, all NACs with output type set to “ALARM” activate.
To activate a general alarm, proceed as follows:
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Press
"MENU".
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On the MENU display, select "GENERAL ALARM".
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At the next screen, select "Yes".
Silence and reset the system as with any alarm.
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NORMAL
ALARM
In case of alarm, the system alarm LED activates (ON - flashing) and the buzzer activates (ON
- steady). Local audible and visual signals and remote alarm signals operate and the LCD
panel display indicates the zone or point initiating the alarm.
On receipt of an alarm, proceed in accordance with the established emergency plan. Assure
that all personnel are accounted for, and notify the Fire Department.
To silence the audible after evacuation, where permitted by the codes and control unit
programming, press ALARM SILENCE. The alarm audible will be silenced, the alarm silence
LED will be illuminated and a system trouble indicated.
Operating the ACKNOWLEDGE button will silence the local buzzer and change the LED alarm
indicator from flashing to steady.
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WATERFLOW
Alarms
Alarms detected on devices with usage designated as “waterflow” indicate sprinkler operation
and the audible alarms cannot be silenced in this condition. Operation of alarm silence will
produce no effect.
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POSITIVE Alarm Sequence (PAS)
Activation of a zone programmed for PAS, activates the Alarm LED, display and buzzer
(pulsing), and starts the PAS timer, but delays all other outputs (system and user) for 15
seconds.
