Specifications

XR2500F Fire Detection Specification 5
4.6 On-board Annunciator
A. The FACP shall have an on-board annunciator to indicate fire and supervisory alarm, zone trouble, and
status conditions on a 32-character LCD alphanumeric display. The annunciator shall include LEDs for AC
and Battery supervision, Trouble conditions, and Alarm indication.
B. The FACP shall be fully functional from the on-board annunciator and include buttons for Silence, Reset,
System Test, and Fire Drill. Operation of the on-board annunciator shall be limited to authorized users
by the use of a code or key.
4.7 Remote Annunciators
A. The system shall support a maximum of fifteen (15) supervised Remote Annunciators with the identical
capabilities, functions and display layout. Operation of the Remote Annunciators shall be limited to
authorized users by the use of a code or key.
B. Communication between the FACP and all Remote Annunciators and zone expanders shall be multiplexed
over a non-shielded multi-conductor cable, as recommended by the manufacturer. This cable shall also
provide the power to all Remote Annunciators, zone expanders, output expanders, and other power
consuming detection devices.
C. If at any time a Remote Annunciator does not detect polling from the FACP, the Remote Annunciator
shall indicate “SYSTEM TROUBLE” on its alphanumeric LCD display within 200 seconds. If at any time the
Remote Annunciator detects polling, but not for its particular address, the alphanumeric display shall
indicate “NON-POLLED ADDR” to signify an addressing conflict.
D. The Remote Annunciators shall be capable of operating at a maximum wiring distance of 15,000 feet
from the control unit on unshielded, non-twisted cable.
E. The Remote Annunciator shall provide an easy-to-read English text display. The text shall match the text
seen in all software reports, Remote Annunciator displays, and central station reports.
F. The Remote Annunciator user interface shall be a simple-to-use, menu-driven help system that is
completely user friendly.
4.8 Test Modes
A. Each Remote Annunciator shall include self-test diagnostics enabling the installer to test all Remote
Annunciator functions: display test, key test, zone test, LED test, relay test, tone test, and address test.
B. The system shall include a provision that permits system testing from the on-board annunciator or any
Remote Annunciator. The test shall include standby battery, NAC circuit, and communication to a
central station or a remote station. The system shall also include a provision for an automatic daily test
of the communication link from the FACP installation site to a central station or a remote station.
C. The system shall include a provision for displaying the condition of the internal system power and wiring.
Internal monitors shall include the NAC circuits, AC power, low battery, phone line trouble 1, phone line
trouble 2, transmit trouble, and network trouble.
D. The system shall be capable of initiating a Walk Test that allows a single technician to test all connected
devices. In Walk Test mode, each alarm input shall operate the associated NAC circuit for two (2)
seconds. The Walk Test shall be capable of operating from the on-board annunciator or any Remote
Annunciator.
E. The system shall be capable of initiating a Fire Drill that allows manual testing of the NAC circuits. The
Fire Drill shall be capable of operating from the on-board annunciator or any Remote Annunciator.