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FA-300 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 

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4.3  Electrical/Control Connections 

The FA-300 Alarm Bar has a 33’ (10 m) cable with a 
screw-type multi-pin connector. It is designed to mate with 
the connector on a RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and 
some similar controllers that use the same connector type 
and relay configuration. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for FA-300 Alarm Bar

Page 1: ...FA 300 Alarm Bar User s Guide Rev A September 2018 P N F05 4032 000 ...

Page 2: ... Copyright 2018 Honeywell International ...

Page 3: ... Key Features 4 3 Physical Description 5 4 Installation 6 4 1 Mounting the FA 300 Alarm Bar 6 4 2 Drilling Chart 7 4 3 Electrical Control Connections 8 4 4 Connecting to An FMC2000 Controller 9 5 Maintenance 10 6 Specifications 11 7 Troubleshooting 13 7 1 Checking FMC2000 Relay Continuity 14 ...

Page 4: ...reduce the risk of electric shock turn the power off before opening this instrument or performing service Never operate the instrument when the instrument is open Use and service this product only in an area known to be non hazardous Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life EU Directive 2012 19 EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE This symbol indicates that the product must not be dispo...

Page 5: ...el only Read and understand instruction manual completely before operating or servicing AVERTISSEMENT Utiliser uniquement en zone non dangereuse Pour des raisons de sécurité cet équipment doit être utilisé entretenu et réparé uniquement par un personnel qualifié Étudier le manuel d instructions en entier avant d utiliser d entretenir ou de réparer l équipement ...

Page 6: ... Bar works with RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and other compatible devices It provides bright visible and loud audible notification when a controller is in alarm 2 1 Key Features Loud siren 117dB 3 m 10 Four bright strobe lights with impact resistant polycarbonate lenses red white blue amber Second port for interconnection with second controller Low maintenance ...

Page 7: ...via its integrated cord to a controller with relays It has mounting flanges at the top and bottom with four holes that accept screws for attaching the FA 300 Alarm Bar to a wall or other flat surface It receives all power from the controller that it is attached to simplifying installation and maintenance Front View Side View ...

Page 8: ...ected to Make sure that there is approximately 12 30 cm of clearance on all sides of the FA 300 Alarm Bar so that the siren s sound is not attenuated and to ensure clear view of the four visible alarm lights Follow these steps 1 Locate the FA 300 Alarm Bar on a wall or other flat surface and mark the four holes locations 2 Remove the FA 300 Alarm Bar 3 Drill the four holes 4 Hold the FA 300 Alarm ...

Page 9: ...FA 300 Alarm Bar User s Guide 7 4 2 Drilling Chart When mounting the FA 300 on a wall make sure to use heavy duty steel screws spaced as indicated below ...

Page 10: ... Connections The FA 300 Alarm Bar has a 33 10 m cable with a screw type multi pin connector It is designed to mate with the connector on a RAE Systems FMC2000 controller and some similar controllers that use the same connector type and relay configuration ...

Page 11: ...r s Guide for details of wiring for other configurations including NC normally closed and other alarm orders Note Pin F connects to Ground Pins B C D and E transmit 12V 2A power when an alarm occurs Connector Pin Layout FMC2000 Connector Pinout Pin A No connection Pin B Power switch for red light Pin C Power switch for blue light Pin D Power switch for amber light Pin E Power switch for white ligh...

Page 12: ...required for the FA 300 Alarm Bar Check occasionally that the cable is securely fastened and shows no sign of damage Also check that the polycarbonate lenses are tightly fastened to the bases of the strobe lights and have no cracks If they are damaged they should be replaced ...

Page 13: ...nate lens covers ABS siren horn Audible alarm 117dB 3 m 10 Visual alarms Four super bright xenon strobe lights with polycarbonate lens covers red white blue amber Flash rate 1 flash per second Primary Input Permanently affixed cable with 6 pin male connector Secondary Input 6 pin male connector Cable Length 33 10 m Power Supply Powered by 12 volt 2A outputs from controller Operating Temperature 13...

Page 14: ...our behalf or The Honeywell RAE SystemsTechnical Service Department Before returning the instrument for service or repair obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number for proper tracking of your equipment This number needs to be on all documentation and posted on the outside of the box in which the instrument is returned for service or upgrade Packages without RMA Numbers will be refused at...

Page 15: ...n Test relay in controller Strobe light inoperative Reasons Wiring problem Alarm level set too low at controller Strobe light is damaged Solutions Make sure cable is connected to controller Make sure cable is not damaged Check siren horn for obstruction Test relay in controller Call Technical Support at 1 408 752 0723 or toll free at 1 888 723 4800 Wrong strobe light during alarm Reasons Relay wir...

Page 16: ... alarm signal is not being passed to it check the relays in the FMC2000 controller Use a continuity tester or voltmeter set to measure resistance to check the relay s activity 1 Enter the Relay Diagnostic menu Press Enter followed by the password the default is 123456 2 Touch the probes of a continuity tester or voltmeter to the NO and COM terminals on the relay s relay block inside the FMC2000 Te...

Page 17: ...M terminals on the relay block 5 Again toggle the relay by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad Each time you press the key the continuity tester or voltmeter should show that the relay has changed from open to closed or vice versa If this change does not occur then the relay may be damaged and require replacement Contact Honeywell RAE Systems Customer Support ...

Page 18: ... JP for each of the five relays are in place on the printed circuit board that includes the five alarm relay connection blocks in the FMC2000 If any of the jumpers is missing the relay is in dry contact configuration and no voltage reaches the relay connection blocks ...

Page 19: ...neywell com For more information www honeywellanalytics com www raesystems com Americas Honeywell Analytics Distribution Inc Tel 1 847 955 8200 Toll free 1 800 538 0363 Fax 1 847 955 8210 detectgas honeywell com RAE Systems by Honeywell Phone 408 952 8200 Toll Free 1 888 723 4800 Fax 408 952 8480 Asia Pacific Honeywell Analytics Asia Pacific Tel 82 0 2 6909 0300 Fax 82 0 2 2025 0328 India Tel 91 1...

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