User guide

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Contents
Section 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Overview of Basic System ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Hardware Features ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 Software Features ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 About this Manual .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Terms Used in this Manual ............................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Compatible Products ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Section 2
Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements ................................... 2-1
2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) .............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations .................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems .................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems ................................................................... 2-4
2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems .................................................... 2-4
2.3 ULC Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Section 3
Before You Begin Installing ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 What’s in the Box? ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Wiring Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Board Assembly Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 3-4
3.6 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ...................................................................................... 3-5
3.6.1 Worksheet Requirements .................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.6.1.1 Current Draw Worksheet for MS-25 UL 864 ........................................................................ 3-6
3.6.1.2 Current Draw Worksheet for MS-25C ULC .......................................................................... 3-8
3.6.2 Maximum Battery Standby Load for UL 864 ................................................................................. 3-10
3.6.3 Maximum Battery Standby Load for ULC ..................................................................................... 3-10
Section 4
Control Panel Installation ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Mounting the Control Panel Cabinet ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Preventing Water Damage ................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Removing the MS-25 Assembly from the Housing .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Dead Front Installation and removal ................................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.3.1 Installing the Dead Front ........................................................................................................ 4-2