FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Rev.
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FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Warnings............................................................................. 3 Standard Contents.............................................................. 4 General Information .......................................................... 4 2.1 Key Features..............................................................4 Physical Description.......................................................... 5 Installation ...........................
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using, maintaining, or servicing this product. The product will perform as designed only if it is used, maintained, and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The user should understand how to set the correct parameters and interpret the obtained results.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide WARNINGS Use only in non-hazardous locations. For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel 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.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 1 Standard Contents • • • FA-200 Alarm Bar Integral 10-meter (33-foot) connection cable User’s Guide 2 General Information The FA-200 Alarm 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.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 3 Physical Description The FA-200 Alarm Bar comes pre-assembled and requires only connection 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-200 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. 4 Installation 4.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 4. Hold the FA-200 Alarm Bar firmly against the wall and insert and tighten the screws. The FA-200 Alarm Bar is now ready to be connected to the controller. 4.2 Drilling Chart When mounting the FMC2000 on a wall, make sure to use heavy-duty steel screws spaced as indicated below. 4.3 Electrical/Control Connections The FA-200 Alarm Bar has a 33’ (10 m) cable with a screwtype multi-pin connector.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 4.4 Connecting to An FMC2000 Controller The FMC2000 has a female 6-pin connector on the bottom that is designed for connection with a RAE Systems FA-200 Alarm Bar. Note: The internal wires from the FMC2000 connector are prewired to the NO (Normally Open) connection points on the five relay wiring blocks. Refer to the FMC2000 User’s Guide for details of wiring for other configurations, including NC (normally closed) and other alarm orders. Note: Pin F connects to Ground.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 4.5 Positioning The Siren Horn If the FA-200 Alarm Bar is to be used outdoors or in other environments where it may become wet, point the horn slightly downward to allow drainage. This will prolong its life and ensure its effectiveness. 5 Maintenance No periodic maintenance is required for the FA-200 Alarm Bar. Check occasionally that the cable is securely fastened and shows no sign of damage.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 6 Specifications Size Weight Enclosure material Audible alarm Visual alarms Flash rate Primary Input Secondary Input Cable Length Power Supply Operating Temperature 8" x 33" x 4.5" (20.3 cm x 84 cm x 11.5 cm), including siren horn 14.5 lbs (6.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Special Servicing Note If the instrument needs to be serviced, contact either: The RAE Systems distributor from whom the instrument was purchased; they will return the instrument on your behalf. or The RAE Systems Technical Service Department. Before returning the instrument for service or repair, obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number for proper tracking of your equipment.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 7 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reasons & Solutions Siren inoperative Reasons: Wiring problem. Alarm level set too low at controller. Solutions: Make sure cable is connected to controller. Make sure cable is not damaged. Check siren horn for obstruction. Test relay in controller. Wiring problem. Alarm level set too low at controller. Strobe light is damaged. Strobe light inoperative Reasons: Make sure cable is connected to controller.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 7.1 Checking FMC2000 Relay Continuity Each relay in an FMC2000 controller has a common terminal and a normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) terminal. If you think the wiring to the FA-200 Alarm Bar is correct and that the FA-200 Alarm Bar is in working order, but that an 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.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 3. In the Relay Diagnostic menu, toggle the relay by pressing the keypad’s corresponding key (1, 2, 3, 4. 5). 4. Touch the probes to the NC and COM 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.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide Note: Make sure the jumpers (marked 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.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 8 Technical Support To contact RAE Systems Technical Support Team: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific (US) Time Phone (toll-free): +1 888-723-4800 Phone: +1 408-952-8461 Email: tech@raesystems.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide 9 RAE Systems Contacts RAE Systems World Headquarters 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA Phone: +1 408.952.8200 Fax: +1 408.952.8480 E-mail: customerserv@raesystems.com Web Site: www.raesystems.com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific Time Phone: +1.408.952.8461 Email: tech@raesystems.com Life-critical after-hours support is available +1.408.952.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide RAE Systems UK Ltd D5 Culham Innovation Centre Culham Science Centre Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB United Kingdom Phone: +44 1865408368 Fax: +44 1235531119 Mobile: +44 7841362693 Email: raeuk@raeeurope.com RAE Systems France 336, rue de la fée des eaux 69390 Vernaison France Phone: +33 4 78 46 16 65 Fax: +33 4 78 46 25 98 Email: info-france@raeeurope.com Web: www.raesystems.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide RAE Systems Spain, s.l. Av. Remolar, 31 08820 El Prat de Llobregat Spain Phone: +34 933 788 352 Fax: +34 933 788 353 Mobile: +34 687 491 106 Email: spainsales@raesystems.com Web: www.raespain.com RAE Systems Middle East LOB 7, Ground Floor, Office 19 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971.4.887.5562 Fax: +971.4.887.5563 RAE Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd. Units 1516-18, 15/F, Delta House, 3 On Yiu Street Shatin, NT, Hong Kong Phone: +852.9.133.6225 Fax: +852.2.
FA-200 Alarm Bar User’s Guide RAE Systems Korea 101-1301, Bucheon TechnoPark III, SamJungDong 36-1, Oh Jung-Gu, Bucheon-Si, Gyeong Gi-Do Korea 421-741 Phone: +82.32.624.0460 Fax: +82.32.624.0463 Email: krsales@raesystems.
RAE Systems World Headquarters 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA Phone: 408.952.8200 Fax: 408.952.8480 E-mail: customerserv@raesystems.com Web Site: www.raesystems.com Rev.
