HCA Series Installation Manual
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1. Introduction
The HCA series fire alarm control panels provide all of the sophisticated features required of a leading edge
conventional fire alarm system along with the simple operation and efficient installation methods demanded
by both installers and building users.
The panel can be flush or surface mounted and the generously sized metal back box allows ample space
for rear or top cable entries.
A comprehensive range of auxiliary devices is available to operate with the HCA series control panels
including optical, ionization, photoelectric, photoelectric-thermal and heat detectors.
Each of the HCA series system components has been specifically designed to operate as part of the HCA
series system. This provides assurance that the control panel, smoke detectors, interface devices and the
ancillary components are all fully compatible with one another and that the full range of system functionality
is supported by each device.
1.1 Product Features
The HCA panels have the following key features:
2, 4, or 8 conventional input zones (Models HCA-2, HCA2-D, HCA-4, HCA-4D, HCA-8, HCA-8D).
Built-in Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) included with models HCA-2D, HCA-4D,
HCA-8D.
4 notification appliance circuits (NAC) with built-in synchronization for ANSI 3.41 and Gentex.
All 6 models come with a 6.5 amp power supply.
Optional Remote Annunciator available
– Model HCA-RA
Agent and Water Releasing Support.
Dedicated alarm and trouble relays.
3 programmable general purpose relays in addition to alarm and trouble.
Built-in two line 32 character LCD display provides large easy to read text.
15 key keypad for panel operations and programming.
Event History Buffer (255 events) with Date/Time stamp. Events can be displayed on LCD.
Real time clock.
Built-in walk test.
Housed in a 14.6”W x 15.6”H x 4.53”D metal enclosure.
Enclosure supports two 12V, 7Ah backup batteries.
