5
ELECTRICAL RATINGS
Compatibilities
The following receivers and panels have been proven
to be compatible with the MDACT under the method
required by Underwriters Laboratories. Receivers that
are not listed as compatible should not be used with
the MDACT.
DCT-P
Terminal Strip
+12 VDC
RED
BLACK
Com
Data In
GREEN
Data Out
YELLOW
MDACT Fire Communicator
LINE 1
LINE 2
+ + - - A B
1 2 3 4 5
NC C NO
SYS TROUBLE
HEARTBEAT
KEYPAD
KEYPAD
Figure 6
Keypad Connection to MDACT Fire Communicator
Available Reporting Formats
•
Contact ID (CID): Is the preferred reporting
format. It provides a four digit account code
followed by a three digit event code, a two digit
group number, and a three digit contact number,
all of which are used to provide specific point
identification.
•
SIA: Security Industry Association (SIA) Digital
Communication Standard. The DACT provides
level 1 compatibility which includes tonal
acknowledge, basic reports only, and fixed
reporting codes.
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