Siemens Industry, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Building Technologies Division
Building Technologies Division
Florham Park, NJ
2 Kenview Boulevard
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5E4 Canada
P/N 315-699464-10 (v10-21-10)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Model FS-DACT
Serial Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)
The FS-DACT Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter Board is an optional module for the FS-250 and
FS-250C Fire Alarm System Control Panels. The FS-DACT provides telephone line connections for
communication with a DACR (Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver). The FS-DACT Board is mounted
on the Main Board. The FS-DACT Board options are set through the control panel programming
sequence.
PARTS SUPPLIED
1 FS-DACT
Board
4 Spacers,
1”
1
Keps Nut, #6-32
1 Instruction
Sheet
FS-DACT MOUNTING for FS-250 OR FS-250C
Step 1.) Installation is to be done by qualified personnel
who have thoroughly read and understood this
instruction sheet.
Step 2.) Disconnect BATTERY and AC prior to working on
equipment.
Step 3.) Mount DACT Board as shown, using four spacers
to the Main Board.
NOTE: Check to see that the header and
connectors are mated properly.
Step 4.) Attach ground wire as shown, using the nearest
main board mounting screw as shown.
Step 5.) Attach conduit and run wires as required.
Step 6.) Connect wires to the fire alarm system control unit
as required.
Step 7.) Apply power to system.
Step 8.) Program for proper operation of functions.
a) Tech Level>>Outputs>Option Mods>DACT CFG
(Set DACT line and general configurations)
b) Tech Level>>Outputs>Option Mods>DACT ACCTS
(Set DACT account configurations)
c) Maint Level>>Disable/Enable>Outputs>DACT
>Enabled
NOTE: See Programmer’s Manual (P/N 315-
049403[C]) for more details on programming.
Step 9.) Check for proper operation of functions.
