Annunciator Control System

ACS Series
Installation Manual

Document 15842
7/23/2002
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 Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, and alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at
audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control with a predetermined rate or reaches a predetermined level.
remote notification capability—can provide early warning Rate-of-rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced
of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-of-rise fea-
assure protection against property damage or loss of life ture of each detector should be tested at least once per
resulting from a fire. year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detec-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat tors are designed to protect property, not life.
detectors be located throughout a protected premise fol- IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the
lowing the recommendations of the current edition of the same room as the control panel and in rooms used by
National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA the system for the connection of alarm transmission wir-
72), manufacturer's recommendations, State and local ing, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detec-
codes, and the recommendations contained in the Guide tors are not so located, a developing fire may damage
for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is the alarm system, crippling its ability to report a fire.
made available at no charge to all installing dealers. A Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert
study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency people if these devices are located on the other side of
(an agency of the United States government) indicated closed or partly open doors or are located on another
that smoke detectors may not go off in as many as 35% floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert
of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to pro- people with a disability or those who have recently con-
vide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee sumed drugs, alcohol or medication. Please note that:
warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause sei-
may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply zures in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
may not function, for a variety of reasons: • Studies have shown that certain people, even when
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke can- they hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or com-
not reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind prehend the meaning of the signal. It is the property
walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other
Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another training exercise to make people aware of fire alarm
level or floor of a building. A second-floor detector, for signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to
example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire. alarm signals.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a develop- • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device
ing fire may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
detectors because: A fire alarm system will not operate without any electri-
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, cal power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from
walls, or chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow. standby batteries only for a specified time and only if the
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not batteries have been properly maintained and replaced
reach the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are regularly.
located. Equipment used in the system may not be technically
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by compatible with the control. It is essential to use only
air outlets. equipment listed for service with your control panel.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from
reaching the detector. a premise to a central monitoring station may be out of
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to service or temporarily disabled. For added protection
alarm smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed against telephone line failure, backup radio transmission
to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such den- systems are recommended.
sity levels are not created by a developing fire at the The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is
location of detectors, the detectors will not go into alarm. inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance
sensing limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic is required per the manufacturer's recommendations,
sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum, the require-
than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke. Detec- ments of Chapter 7 of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Envi-
tors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers tend to ronments with large amounts of dust, dirt or high air
detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. velocity require more frequent maintenance. A mainte-
Because fires develop in different ways and are often nance agreement should be arranged through the local
unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is manufacturer's representative. Maintenance should be
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not scheduled monthly or as required by National and/or
provide adequate warning of a fire. local fire codes and should be performed by authorized
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide ade- professional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written
quate warning of fires caused by arson, children playing records of all inspections should be kept.
with matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed,
and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas,
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can Like all solid state electronic devices, this system
be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Discon- may operate erratically or can be damaged when sub-
nect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit jected to lightning-induced transients. Although no sys-
and associated equipment may be damaged by remov- tem is completely immune from lightning transients and
ing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting interferences, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility.
cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended,
install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning
read and understood. strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Soft- if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
ware Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing
product must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 or inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage
Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change in circuits.
site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling,
after any change, addition or deletion of system compo- filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When pos-
nents, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to sible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear.
system hardware or wiring. Before making modifications, verify that they will not
All components, circuits, system operations, or software interfere with battery, transformer, and printed circuit
functions known to be affected by a change must be board location.
100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in
devices that are not directly affected by the change, up reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with
to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and screw terminal removal.
proper system operation verified. Though designed to last many years, system compo-
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at nents can fail at any time. This system contains static-
0-49° C/32-120° F and at a relative humidity of 85% RH - sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a
93% per ULC - (non-condensing) at 30° C/86° F. How- proper wrist strap before handling any circuits so that
ever, the useful life of the system's standby batteries and static charges are removed from the body. Use static-
the electronic components may be adversely affected by suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies
extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it removed from the unit.
is recommended that this system and all peripherals be Follow the instructions in the installation, operating,
installed in an environment with a nominal room temper- and programming manuals. These instructions must be
ature of 15-27° C/60-80° F. followed to avoid damage to the control panel and asso-
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and ciated equipment. FACP operation and reliability depend
indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate upon proper installation by authorized personnel.
more than a 10% I.R. drop from the specified device volt-
age.

FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and Canadian Requirements
can radiate radio frequency energy and if not This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A
installed and used in accordance with the instruc- limits for radiation noise emissions from digital
tion manual, may cause interference to radio com- apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regu-
munications. It has been tested and found to lations of the Canadian Department of Communi-
comply with the limits for class A computing device cations.
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de
which is designed to provide reasonable protection bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites appli-
against such interference when operated in a com- cables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A
mercial environment. Operation of this equipment prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radi-
in a residential area is likely to cause interference, oelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communi-
in which case the user will be required to correct cations du Canada.
the interference at his own expense.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... 4
1 Product Overview ......................................................................................8
General .....................................................................................................8
Panel Compatibility: .........................................................................9
ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, AEM-24AT, and AEM-48A ....................9
ACM-16AT, ACM-32A, Expanders, and Variations ....................10
Related Documentation ..........................................................................10
2 Product Overview ....................................................................................12
ACM-24AT and AEM-24AT ..................................................................12
ACM-48A and AEM-48A ......................................................................12
ACM-16AT Series ..................................................................................13
Control Modules ..............................................................................13
Expander Modules ..........................................................................13
ACM-32A Series ....................................................................................14
Control Modules ..............................................................................14
Expander Modules ..........................................................................14
Cabinet & Panel Hardware .....................................................................15
Surface-Mount Backboxes .............................................................15
Flush-mount Backboxes ..................................................................15
Semi-flush-mount Backboxes .........................................................16
Additional Hardware .......................................................................18
3 Design Considerations .............................................................................20
Limits .....................................................................................................20
Wire Runs ...............................................................................................20
EIA-485 Wiring Specifications ..............................................................20
Receive/Transmit and Receive Only Configuration ..............................21
Cabinet Mounting of Annunciators ........................................................22
Annunciator Power Requirements & Electrical Ratings ........................23
4 Installation, Configuration, and Programming ....................................25
Installation Checklist ..............................................................................25
Connections and Switches ......................................................................26
Mount the Cabinet or Backbox ..............................................................28
Mount Annunciators and Expanders ......................................................28
EIA-485 Circuit Connections .................................................................30
Shielding the EIA-485 Circuit ................................................................31
End of Line Resistor for EIA-485 Circuit ..............................................31
Earth Ground ..........................................................................................32
Main Power Supply Connections ...........................................................32
Labeling Annunciators & Expanders .....................................................34
Connecting Annunciator Key Switch and Phone Jack ...........................35
Setting Address and DIP Switches: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A ................36
DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A ............................36
Addressing ACM-24AT and ACM-48A .........................................37
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 Configuring Number of Expander Modules ...................................37
Speaker Control Mode ...................................................................38
Setting Address and DIP Switches: ACM-16AT, ACM-32A ................40
DIP Switch Summary: ACM-16AT, ACM-32A ............................40
Addressing ACM-16AT and ACM-32A .........................................40
Configuring Number of Expander Modules ...................................41
Supervising Devices with ACM-16AT, ACM-32A ...............................41
Programming the Control Panel and Annunciators ................................42
Selecting LED Colors: ACM-24AT and AEM-24AT ....................42
Selecting LED Colors: ACM-48A & AEM-48A ............................42
Testing the Annunciators ........................................................................42
5 LED and Keypad-Switch Functions ......................................................43
ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, and Expanders ...............................................43
Acknowledge/Lamp Test Switch ....................................................43
On-line LED ....................................................................................43
System Trouble LED ......................................................................44
Control Switch ................................................................................44
Point-Active LED ...........................................................................44
Trouble LED ...................................................................................44
ACM-16AT, ACM-32A, and Expanders ................................................45
ACM-16AT .....................................................................................45
AEM-16AT .....................................................................................46
ACM-32A .......................................................................................47
AEM-32A ........................................................................................48
Appendix A: AFP-100 Systems .................................................................. 49
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 49
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 49
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 49
Configuring Annunciators for AFP-100 ................................................ 50
Appendix B: AFP-200 Systems .................................................................. 51
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 51
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 51
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 51
Configuring Annunciators for the AFP-200 ........................................... 52
Appendix C: AFP-300/AFP-400 ................................................................. 53
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 53
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 53
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 53
Configuring Annunciators for the AFP-300/AFP-400 ........................... 54
System and Point Annunciation ............................................................. 55
Appendix D: AFC-600 Systems .................................................................. 56
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 56
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 56
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 56

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 Configuring Annunciators for the AFC-600 .......................................... 57
System and Point Annunciation ............................................................. 57
Appendix E: AM2020/AFP1010 Systems .................................................. 59
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 59
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 59
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 60
Programming the AM2020/AFP1010 for Remote Annunciation .......... 61
Configuring Annunciators for AM2020/AFP1010 ................................ 62
Configurations for Specific Applications ............................................... 63
Common System Annunciation ...................................................... 63
Speaker and Telephone Mode ......................................................... 64
Manual Override ............................................................................. 64
ACS Program Mapping .......................................................................... 66
Appendix F: NFS-640 Systems ................................................................... 67
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 67
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 67
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 68
Configuring Annunciators for the NFS-640 ........................................... 69
System and Point Annunciation ............................................................. 70
Appendix G: System 500 Systems: ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Only .... 71
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 71
Connecting EIA-485 Circuit .................................................................. 71
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 72
Configuring the ACS for System 500 .................................................... 73
ACS Program Mapping .......................................................................... 74
Appendix H: System 5000 Systems: ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Only .. 76
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 76
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 76
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 77
Installing Modules in the System ........................................................... 78
Configuring the ACS for System 5000 .................................................. 79
ACS Program Mapping .......................................................................... 80
AIM-200 Point Annunciation ................................................................. 81
Appendix I: Combination Fire Alarm/Burglary Systems ....................... 83
Appendix J: NCA Systems ......................................................................... 84
Capabilities ............................................................................................ 84
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ............................................................ 84
Providing Power to Annunciators .......................................................... 84
Programming the NCA for Remote Annunciation ................................. 85
Configuring Annunciators for the NCA ................................................. 86
Appendix K: NFS-3030 Systems ............................................................... 87
Capabilities ............................................................................................. 87
Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit ........................................................... 87

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 Providing Power to Annunciators ......................................................... 88
Programming the NFS-3030 for Remote Annunciation ........................ 88
Configuring Annunciators for NFS-3030 .............................................. 89
Configurations for Specific Applications ............................................... 90
Common System Annunciation ...................................................... 90
Speaker and Telephone Mode ......................................................... 91
Manual Override ............................................................................. 91
ACS Program Mapping ......................................................................... 93
Index ............................................................................................................. 95

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Product Overview

Section 1 Product Overview

About This Manual. The core of this manual provides instructions for
connecting an ACS series annunciator to various fire alarm control panels
(FACPs). Each appendix contains instructions that are unique to a particular
control panel. Section 1.2 “Related Documentation” lists part numbers for
manuals of compatible equipment such as control panels.
This manual provides instructions for two sets of ACS series annunciators. Both
sets can be used in the same fire alarm system. There are four basic controller
modules, each with its own expander module:
• ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, AEM-24AT, and AEM-48A: Up to 96 points
can occupy the same address, subject to the limits of the control panel.
• ACM-16AT, ACM-32A, AEM-16AT, AEM-32A, and multi-color
variations (Section 2 “Product Overview” lists similarly numbered
models that provide different LED colors): Up to 64 points can occupy
the same address, subject to the limits of the control panel.
In this manual, when the two varieties of ACS annunciator differ, the
ACM-24AT/ACM-48A annunciators are discussed first.

1.1 General
ACS annunciators provide Notifier fire alarm control panels or network displays
with remote serially connected annunciators. Arrays of LEDs indicate, at a
remote location, the status of circuits within the system. Individual fire alarm
control panels offer different methods of identifying annunciator points.
Common system functions such as signal silence, system reset, and local
annunciation controls (local acknowledge and lamp test) are controlled through
switches on the annunciator’s keypad.
Communication between the control panels or network displays and these
annunciators is accomplished over a power-limited, two-wire serial interface
employing an EIA-485 communication standard. Power for these annunciators
is provided via a separate power-limited power loop from the control panel
which is inherently supervised by these annunciators (loss of power results in an
annunciator communication failure at the control panel). These annunciators can
also be powered from a power-limited and regulated remote power supply listed
for fire-protective signalling use.
The National Standard of Canada (CAN/ULC-S527) requires that a dedicated
display use yellow visual indicators to indicate the status of supervisory inputs.
The annunciators listed below are intended to be used for Canadian
Supervisory Service in conjunction with AFP-200, AFP-400, S500, S2500,
and S5000 control units (subject to annunciator-panel compatibility):
• ACM-24AT/ACM-48A and expanders: These modules provide
programmable colors (red/green/yellow).
• ACM-16AT/ACM-32A and expanders: Modules in the -16/-32 “Y”
series have been designed with yellow LEDs; other colors are also
available (see Section 2.3 and Section 2.4).
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The ACM-32A, AEM-32A, ACM-16AT, and AEM-16AT annunciators can not

be employed for ULC Supervisory Service. See Canadian Requirements for
Supervisory Signal in Notifier Document 50056.

1.1.1 Panel Compatibility*:

ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, ACM-16AT, ACM-32A, AEM-16AT,
AEM-24AT, and AEM-48A. AEM-32A, and color variations.
• NFS-3030 (96 points) • NFS-3030 (64 points)
• AM2020/AFP1010 (64 points) • AM2020/AFP1010 (64 points)
• NFS-640 (64 points) • NFS-640 (64 points)
• AFC-600 (64 points) • AFC-600 (64 points)
• AFP-100 (64 points) • AFP-100 (64 points)
• AFP-200 (64 points) • AFP-200 (64 points)
• AFP-300/AFP-400 (64 points) • AFP-300/AFP-400 (64 points)
• NCA Network Control Annunciator • NCA (64 points)
(96 points) • INA (64 points)
• INA Intelligent Network • System 500, System 5000,
Annunciator (64 points) System 2500 (64 points)

1.1.2 ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, AEM-24AT, and AEM-48A

These annunciators provide Notifier fire alarm control panels with up to 32
remote serially connected annunciators each with a capacity of up to 96 points
(subject to the limits of your control panel), for a total maximum capacity of
3,072 points. Individual fire alarm control panels offer different methods of
identifying annunciator points:
• NFS-3030. Annunciator points are completely programmable and can be
employed to annunciate and manually control common system, voice or
telephone circuits. (Note: User-defined points can be defined by using
VeriFire™ software; see your control panel manual.*)
• AM2020, AFP1010. Annunciator points are completely programmable
and can be employed to annunciate and manually control common
system, voice or telephone circuits.
• NFS-640, AFC-600. Annunciator points are programmable by group or
by point. (Note: User-defined points can be defined by using VeriFire™
software; see your control panel manual.*)
• AFP-100, AFP-200, AFP-300, AFP-400. Annunciator points are
programmable by group. (Note: User-defined points can be defined for
AFP-300/AFP-400 systems by using VeriFire™ software; see your
control panel manual.*)
The Network Control Annunciator (NCA) and Intelligent Network Annunciator
(INA) can employ these annunciators on the EIA-485 interface. Refer to the
NCA and INA manuals* for further details.

* Section 1.2 “Related Documentation” lists part numbers for manuals of compatible
equipment such as control panels.

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1.1.3 ACM-16AT, ACM-32A, Expanders, and Variations

The Annunciator Control System (ACS) series provides Notifier fire alarm
control panels* with up to 32 remote serially connected annunciators, each with
a capacity of 64 points, for a total capacity of 2048 points. There are two basic
controller modules, each with its own expander module. Individual fire alarm
control panels* offer different methods of identifying annunciator points:
• NFS-3030. Annunciator points are completely programmable and can be
employed to annunciate and manually control common system, voice or
telephone circuits. (Note: User-defined points can be defined by using
VeriFire™ software; see your control panel manual.*)
• NFS-640, AFC-600. Annunciator points are programmable by group or
by point. (Note: User-defined points can be defined by using VeriFire™
software; see your control panel manual.)
• AM2020, AFP1010. Annunciator points are completely programmable
and can be employed to annunciate and manually control common
system, voice or telephone circuits.
• AFP-100, AFP-200, AFP-300, AFP-400. Annunciator points are
programmable by group. (Note: User-defined points can be defined for
AFP-300/AFP-400 systems by using VeriFire™ software; see your
control panel manual.*)
• System 5000, System 2500, System 500. Annunciator points directly
follow the circuit arrangement of modules installed in the cabinet.
The Network Control Annunciator (NCA) and Intelligent Network Annunciator
(INA) can employ these annunciators on the EIA-485 interface. Refer to the
NCA and INA manuals* for further details.

1.2 Related Documentation

The table below provides a list of document sources (manuals) containing
additional information regarding the fire alarm control panels and components
that ACS annunciators can be connected to. The NOTIFIER document (DOC-
NOT) chart provides the current document revision.

Continued on next page...

* Section 1.2 “Related Documentation” lists part numbers for manuals of compatible
equipment such as control panels.

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Systems that support ACS modules Compatible Devices

NFS-3030 Device Compatibility Document .............15378
Installation ........................................51330 Other ACS Devices
Operation..........................................51344 Annunciator Fixed Module .....................15048
Programming ....................................51345 ACM-8R Annunciator Control Module....15342
NFS-640 LCD-80 Manual......................................15037
Installation ........................................51332 LCD-80TM Manual.................................51082
Operation..........................................51334 LDM Series Lamp Driver Annunciator ...15885
Programming ....................................51333 NIB-96 Network Interface Board ...........15666
AFC-600 RPT-485W/RPT-485WF
Installation ........................................51031 Installation Manual............................15640
Operation..........................................51033 SCS-8 Installation Manual .....................15712
Programming ....................................51032 TM-4 Installation Manual........................51490
AFP-100.................................................51010 UDACT Installation Manual....................50050
AFP-200................................................. 15511 UZC-256
AFP-300/AFP-400 Installation .......................................15216
Installation ........................................50253 Programming ...................................15976
Operation..........................................50260 Power Supplies & Battery Chargers
Programming ....................................50259 ACPS-2406 Installation Manual .............51304
XPIQ ......................................................51013 AMPS-24 Installation Manual.................51907
NCA Network Control Annunciator ........51482 APS-6R Instruction Manual....................50702
INA Intelligent Network Annunciator ......15092 CHG-120 Battery Charger Manual.........50641
System 500 ............................................15019 FCPS-24 Field Charger/Power Supply ..50059
System 5000 Cabinets & Chassis
Installation ........................................15583 CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Installation
Operation..........................................15581 Document .........................................15330
Programming ....................................15584 BMP-1 Blank Module Dress Plate
AIM-200 Installation Manual .............15949 Installation Document ....................... 51119
System 2500 ..........................................15969 Canadian Regulations
Networking Canadian Requirements for
Noti•Fire•Net Manual .............................50257 Supervisory Signal............................50056
NCM-W/F Installation Document ...........51533
Off-line Programming Utility
VeriFire™ Tools on-line help file..VeriFire-TCD
VeriFire™ Medium Systems
on-line help file ........................ VeriFire-CD
VeriFire-1020 ........................................50529

Table 1-1 Related Documentation

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Section 2 Product Overview

This section is intended as a basic inventory of components that can be used in
an ACS system. For system design considerations, see Section 3. For
installation, configuration and programming instructions, see Section 4. For
LED and Switch functions instructions, see Section 5.

2.1 ACM-24AT and AEM-24AT

Annunciator Control Module
The rubber keypad of the ACM-24AT has 24
annunciator points, each with a touch-pad switch and
two LEDs: the point-active LED can be programmed
for red, green, or yellow*; the point-trouble LED is
yellow. The keypad has a system trouble LED, an
On-line/Power LED, and a local piezo sounder with a
silence/acknowledge switch for audible indication of

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alarm and trouble conditions at each annunciator.
Height = 8.375" (21.27 cm), Width = 4.37" (11.10
cm).
Expander
The AEM-24AT is an expander board for the ACM-24AT with an additional 24
switched and controlled annunciator points. An ACM-24AT can support one,
two, or three expanders at the same address, to a maximum of 96 system points.
Note: The AEM-24AT cannot be used to expand the ACM-48A, ACM-16AT
series, or ACM-32A series.

2.2 ACM-48A and AEM-48A

Annunciator Control Module
The rubber keypad of the ACM-48A has 48
annunciator points, each with a point-active LED that
can be programmed for red, green, or yellow*. The
keypad has a system trouble LED, an On-line/Power
LED, and a local piezo sounder with a silence/
acknowledge switch for audible indication of alarm
and trouble conditions at each annunciator. Height =
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8.375" (21.27 cm), Width = 4.37" (11.10 cm).

Expander
The AEM-48A is an expander board for the
ACM-48A with an additional 48 switched and
controlled annunciator points. An ACM-48A can support one expander at the
same address for a maximum of 96 system points. Note: The AEM-48A cannot
be used to expand the ACM-24AT, ACM-16AT series, or ACM-32A series.

* Check local regulations when programming colors; some jurisdictions restrict color
choice. For example, in Canada red indicates active alarm inputs; yellow indicates
supervisory, burglary or trouble signals; green indicates the presence of power, or an
activated output.

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2.3 ACM-16AT Series

2.3.1 Control Modules
ACM-16AT*. The Annunciator Control Module-
16AT contains 16 red point active and 16 yellow
trouble LEDs, 16 momentary touch-pad switches
for controlling each point, a system trouble LED, an
On-line/Power LED, and a local piezo sounder with
a silence/acknowledge switch for audible indication
of alarm and trouble conditions at each annunciator.

[Link]
Height = 8.375" (21.27 cm), Width = 4.375" (11.11
cm). In Canada this module must be used to
annunciate the fire alarm input points/zones only.

ACM-16ATG*. Same as the ACM-16AT, except

that On/Alarm LEDs are green (green On/Alarm
and yellow Trouble). In Canada this module may be used to annunciate
notification appliance circuit activation or other output circuit/zone activation.

ACM-16ATY*. Same as the ACM-16AT, except that all LEDs are yellow
(yellow On/Alarm and yellow Trouble). In Canada this module must be used to
annunciate supervisory and burglary signals from associated points/zones.

ACM-16ATCS4* (for use in Canada). The Annunciator Control Module

16ATCS4 contains 12 red point active, four yellow point active, and 16 yellow
trouble LEDs, 16 momentary touch-pad switches for controlling each point, a
system trouble LED, an On-line/Power LED, and a local piezo sounder with a
silence/acknowledge switch for audible indication of alarm and trouble
conditions at each annunciator. In Canada this module must be used to
annunciate supervisory and burglary signals from associated points/zones.

ACM-16ATCS* (for use in Canada). The Annunciator Control Module

16ATCS contains 8 red point active and 8 yellow point active LEDs, 16 yellow
trouble LEDs, 16 momentary touch-pad switches for controlling each point, an
On-line/Power LED, and a local piezo sounder with a silence/acknowledge
switch for audible indication of alarm and trouble conditions at each
annunciator. In Canada this module must be used to annunciate supervisory and
burglary signals from associated points/zones.

2.3.2 Expander Modules

AEM-16AT*. The Annunciator Expander Module-16AT expands the ACM-
16AT series by 16 system points. The AEM-16AT series is identical in size and
in frontal appearance to the ACM-16AT series. One to three of these expander
modules can be supported by an ACM-16AT, ACM-16ATG, or ACM-ATY, to a
maximum of 64 system points. Height = 8.375" (21.27 cm), Width = 4.375"
(11.11 cm). Note: The AEM-16AT series cannot be used to expand the ACM-

* In Canada the color red must be used to indicate active alarm inputs. Yellow indicates
supervisory, burglary or trouble signals. Green indicates the presence of power, or an
activated output.

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24AT, ACM-48A, or ACM-32A series. Expander LED colors need not match
the control module LED colors for the expander to operate.

AEM-16ATY*. Same as the AEM-16AT but all LEDs are yellow (yellow On/
Alarm and yellow Trouble).

AEM-16ATG*. Same as the AEM-16AT, but On/Alarm LEDs are green (green
On/Alarm and yellow Trouble).

2.4 ACM-32A Series

2.4.1 Control Modules
ACM-32A*. The Annunciator Control Module-
32A contains 32 red point active LEDs, a system
trouble LED, an On-line/Power LED, and a local
piezo sounder with a silence/acknowledge switch
for audible indication of alarm and trouble
conditions at each annunciator. Height = 8.375"
(21.27 cm), Width = 4.375" (11.11 cm). In Canada

[Link]
this module must be used to annunciate the fire
alarm input points/zones only.

ACM-32AG*. Same as the ACM-32A, but On/

Alarm LEDs are green (green On/Alarm and
yellow Trouble). In Canada this module may be
used to annunciate notification appliance circuit activation or other output
circuit/zone activation.

ACM-32AY*. Same as the ACM-32A but with all LEDs yellow (yellow On/
Alarm and yellow Trouble). In Canada this module must be used to annunciate
supervisory and burglary signals from associated points/zones.

2.4.2 Expander Modules

AEM-32A*. The Annunciator Expander Module-32A expands the ACM-32A
series by 32 system points. The AEM-32A (with red LEDs) is identical in
frontal appearance to the ACM-32A. One expander module can be supported by
an ACM-32A, ACM-32AG, or ACM-32AY, providing a maximum of 64 points.
Height = 8.375" (21.27 cm), Width = 4.375" (11.11 cm).
Note: The AEM-32A cannot be used to expand the ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, or
ACM-32A series. Expander LED colors need not match the control module
LED colors for the expander to operate.

AEM-32Y*. Same as the AEM-32A but with all LEDs yellow (yellow
On/Alarm and yellow Trouble).

AEM-32G*. Same as the AEM-32A, but On/Alarm LEDs are green (green
On/Alarm and yellow Trouble).

* In Canada the color red must be used to indicate active alarm inputs. Yellow indicates
supervisory, burglary or trouble signals. Green indicates the presence of power, or an
activated output.

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2.5 Cabinet & Panel Hardware

2.5.1 Surface-Mount Backboxes
These backboxes provide a surface-mount enclosure
for remote mounting annunciators. Knockouts are
provided for use with 1/2" conduit. Dimensions are
provided in Table 2-1.
ABS-1B, ABS-1. Mounts one annunciator directly
to the ABS-1/1B without a dress plate. ABS-1 only
fits ACM-16AT/ACM-32A series; the “B” version is
black and is slightly deeper to fit either series.
Note: This backbox will not support the installation
of the Annunciator Key Switch or the Annunciator
Phone Jack for Firefighters' Telephone.

[Link]
ABS-2B, ABS-2. Mounts two annunciators
directly to the ABS-2/2B without a dress plate.
ABS-2 only fits ACM-16AT/ACM-32A series; the
“B” version is black and is slightly deeper to fit either
series. Note: This backbox will not support the ABS-1B, ABS-1
installation of the Annunciator Key Switch or the
Annunciator Phone Jack.
ABS-4D, ABS-4R. Mounts four annunciators, or two annunciators to the right
of an NCA. This surface box can also be mounted semi-flush. Note: This
backbox will not support the installation of the Annunciator Key Switch or the
Annunciator Phone Jack for Firefighters' Telephone.
ABS-1TB, ABS-1T. Mounts one
annunciator. Unlike the ABS-1/1B and
ABS-2/2B, the ABS-1T/1TB has an
increased depth that allows mounting of
the Annunciator Phone Jack for
Firefighters' Telephone and Annunciator
Key Switch. ABS-1T only fits
ACM-16AT/ACM-32A series; the “B”
version is black and is slightly deeper to fit
either series.
[Link]

2.5.2 Flush-mount
Backboxes
These backboxes provide a flush-mount
enclosure for remote mounting of
annunciators. Knockouts are provided for ABF-1B, ABF-1
use with 1/2" conduit. Dimensions are
listed in Table 2-1. Backboxes include a trim plate and an adhesive-backed
annunciator label for the dress plate (15824).
ABF-1B, ABF-1. Mounts one annunciator. ABF-1 only fits ACM-16AT/
ACM-32A series; the “B” version is black and is slightly deeper to fit either
series.
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ABF-2B, ABF-2. Mounts two annunciators. ABF-2 only fits ACM-16AT/

ACM-32A series; the “B” version is black and is slightly deeper to fit either
series.
ABF-4B, ABF-4. Mounts four
annunciators. ABF-4 only fits ACM-
16AT/ACM-32A series; the “B” version
is black and is slightly deeper to fit either
series.

2.5.3 Semi-flush-mount
Backboxes

[Link]
These backboxes provide a semi-flush-
mount enclosure for remote mounting of
annunciators. Knockouts are provided for
use with 1/2" conduit. Dimensions are
listed in Table 2-1.
ABF-4B, ABF-4
ABF-1DB, ABF-1D.
Mounts one
annunciator behind an
attractive smoked glass

[Link], [Link]
door with keylock.
ABF-1D only fits
ACM-16AT/ACM-32A
series; the “B” version
is black and is slightly
deeper to fit either
series.
ABF-2DB, ABF-2B.
Mounts two
annunciators or an
NCA; otherwise the
same as ABF-1D/1DB.
ABS-4D, ABS-4R. ABF-1DB, ABF-1D
These backboxes can
be surface-mounted or semi-flush mounted; see description in Section 2.5.1.

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Part
Number Height Width Depth Color
ABS-1 1.375" (3.49 cm) Gray
8.5" (21.59 cm) 4.5" (11.43 cm)
ABS-1B 2.0" (5.08 cm) Black
ABS-2 1.375" (3.49 cm) Gray
8.5" (21.59 cm) 8.920" (22.66 cm)
ABS-2B 2.0" (5.08 cm) Black
Black
ABS-4D, Box: 11.97" (30.40 cm) Box: 19.87" (50.47 cm) Box: 3.5" (8.89 cm)
or
ABS-4DR Door: 11.97" (30.40 cm) Door: 19.87" (50.47 cm) Door: 1.25" (3.18 cm)
Red
ABS-1T 2.5" (6.35 cm) Gray
9.938" (25.24 cm) 4.625" (11.75 cm)
ABS-1TB 2.5" (6.35 cm) Black
Box: 9.938" (25.24 cm) Box: 4.625" (11.75 cm)
ABF-1, Gray,
Trim plate: Trim plate: 2.5" (6.35 cm)
ABF-1B Black
11" (27.94 cm) 6.25" (15.875 cm)
ABF-2 Box: 9.188" (23.34 cm) 1.375" (3.49 cm) Gray
Box: 9.938" (25.24 cm)
Trim plate:
ABF-2B Trim plate: 11" (27.94 cm) 3.75" (9.525 cm) Black
10.625" (26.99 cm)
ABF-4 Box: 9.938" (25.24 cm) Box: 17.750" (45.09 cm) Gray
Trim plate: Trim plate: 2.5" (6.35 cm)
ABF-4B 11.0" (27.94 cm) 19.375" (49.21 cm) Black

ABF-1D, Box: 9.938" (25.24 cm) Box: 4.625" (11.75 cm) Box: 2.5" (6.35 cm) Gray,
ABF-1DB Door: 11.0" (27.94 cm) Door: 6" (15.24 cm) Door: 0.75" (1.9 cm) Black
Box: 2.5" (6.35 cm)
ABF-2D Gray
Box: 9.938" (25.24 cm) Box: 9.188" (20.80 cm) Door: 0.75" (1.9 cm)
Door: 11.0" (27.94 cm) Door: 10.375" (26.35 cm) Box: 3.750" (9.53 cm)
ABF-2DB Black
Door: 0.75" (1.9 cm)

Table 2-1 Backbox Sizing Guide

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2.5.4 Additional Hardware

ADP-4B, ADP-4. The Annunciator Dress Panel-4 provides for the cabinet
mounting of one to four modules (all of the same series). Annunciators and
expanders mount directly to threaded studs on the dress panel. The gray ADP-4
hinge-mounts to a CAB-3 series backbox. The black ADP-4B hinge-mounts to a
CAB-4 series backbox; chassis CHS-4L can be mounted behind it.

[Link]
ADP-4/4B (Shown with ACM-24AT Modules)
DP-DISP. Dress Panel Display provides for the cabinet mounting of one to four
annunciators, including applications where two annunciators are mounted to the
right of an NCA or control panel keypad. The DP-DISP hinge-mounts to a
CAB-4 series backbox; chassis CHS-4L can be mounted behind it.
Annunciators and expanders mount directly to threaded studs on the dress panel.

dp-disp

DP-DISP (Shown with an NCA and Two ACM-24AT Modules)

ABM-1. The Annunciator Blank Module is a two-sided dress plate identical in
appearance to the front panels of the ACM-16AT and AEM-16AT modules on
one side, and the front panels of the ACM-32A and AEM-32A modules on the
other side. The blank module covers unused module positions in the annunciator
backbox or dress panel.
BMP-1. Blank module dress plate is a flat, black metal plate which covers
unused module positions in the annunciator backbox or dress panel and
optionally provides an additional mounting position for some modules. For use
with black backboxes and dress panels.
VP-2B, VP-2. Use the VP-2/2B Vented Dress Panel when annunciators are to
be installed in the top row of a Notifier cabinet with the ADP-4/4B. It covers the

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gap between the ADP-4/4B and the top of the cabinet. It secures to the cabinet
with two screws. The “B” version is black.

vp-2revc
AKS-1B, AKS-1. The Annunciator Key Switch provides access security for
the control switches on the ACM-24AT and ACM-16AT. The key switch kit
includes a key and hardware for mounting to the trim plate of a flush-mount
type annunciator enclosure. Also included is an adhesive-backed Annunciator
Label for use with the key switch/dress plate assembly. The “B” version is black
for use with ACM-24AT/ACM-48A.
Note: The key switch can only be employed with a flush-mount type backbox or
ABS-1T/1TB.
APJ-1B, APJ-1. The Annunciator Phone Jack
provides a single phone jack input for
annunciators used in telephone applications. The
phone jack kit includes hardware for mounting to
the trim plate of one of the flush-mount type
annunciator enclosures. Also included is an
adhesive-backed Annunciator Label for use with
the key switch/dress plate assembly. The “B”

[Link]
version is for use with black equipment.
Note: The phone jack can only be employed with
a flush-mount type backbox or ABS-1T/1TB.

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Section 3 Design Considerations

3.1 Limits
The standard Notifier EIA-485 circuit can drive up to 32 annunciators with
expanders. One system can mix ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, ACM-16AT, ACM-
32A, and their expanders with other ACS devices such as LDM, TM-4, etc. An
end-of-line resistor must be installed or enabled on the last ACS device on the
circuit. The number of annunciators that can engage in two-way communication
depends on the number of addresses available with a given fire alarm control
panel. The actual number of ACS devices that can be powered in a particular
system depends on the current available from the control panel’s power supply.
Refer to the installation manual for the particular control panel for more details.
For information on boosting the EIA-485 circuit signal or adding additional
devices (not addresses), see the RPT-485W/RPT-485WF Installation Manual.

3.2 Wire Runs

Communication between the control panel and ACS annunciators occurs over a
power-limited 2-wire EIA-485 serial interface. This communication is
supervised by the fire alarm control panel. Each annunciator/expander module
also requires a power-limited 24 VDC power connection. This power circuit is
inherently supervised; loss of power registers as a communication failure at the
control panel. The ACS can also be powered from a power-limited and
regulated remote power supply listed for fire-protective signalling use
Note: (AM2020/AFP1010 installations only) SIB-2048A/SIB-NET can support
two EIA-485 circuits, each capable of spanning 6,000 feet at 16 AWG. For more
details, refer to Appendix P.

Fire Alarm ACS Power Annunciator

Control Panel (12 to 18 AWG)
filtered & power-limited
[Link]

Two-wire EIA-485 Circuit

[Link],

(Maximum of 6,000 feet)

power-limited & supervised

3.3 EIA-485 Wiring Specifications

Wire the EIA-485 circuit as shown in Section 4.5 “EIA-485 Circuit
Connections”. These requirements must be followed:
• The EIA-485 circuit cannot be T-Tapped; it must be wired in a
continuous fashion to function properly.
• There is a maximum of 6,000 feet at 16 AWG between the panel and the
last annunciator on the EIA-485 circuit (subject to your system’s power
restrictions).
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• The wiring size must be a 12 AWG to 18 AWG twisted shielded pair

cable having a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms, +/- 20%.
• Limit the total wire resistance to 100 ohms on the EIA-485 circuit, and
10 ohms on the annunciator power circuit.
• Do not run cable adjacent to, or in the same conduit as, 120 volts AC
service, “noisy” electrical circuits that are powering mechanical bells or
horns, audio circuits above 25 volts RMS, motor control circuits, or SCR
power circuits.
• If annunciators are to be mounted in a separate cabinet or powered by a
remote power supply, see Figure 3-2 Using Multiple Power Supplies
With the EIA-485 Circuit. For information on boosting the EIA-485
circuit signal or adding additional devices (not addresses), see the RPT-
485W/RPT-485WF Installation Manual.
All power must be turned off when connecting the annunciator.

3.4 Receive/Transmit and Receive Only Configuration

Receive/Transmit Annunciators
Annunciators that are configured to serve as full function annunciators can both
receive status information as well as transmit commands to the control panel.
This allows the annunciator to remotely execute functions of the control panel in
addition to displaying the status of the system.
Receive Only Annunciators
For redundant annunciation of system points, annunciators can be configured as
“Receive Only” annunciators. Receive Only annunciators must be set to the
same address as the annunciators they duplicate. Receive Only annunciators
intercept information being transmitted to a “Receive/Transmit” annunciator for
duplication at an intermediate display location. When configured for Receive
Only operation, they cannot be used to send information to the system, and as a
result are not supervised by the control panel. They cannot perform remote
functions such as Acknowledge, Signal Silence, or System Reset. Control
switches on Receive Only annunciators can be used only for local functions,
such as lamp test. Wiring to Receive Only annunciators may be supervised by
installing the modules “upstream” of fully supervised, Receive/Transmit
annunciators along the EIA-485 line (see Figure 3-1).

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Fire Alarm Annunciator Expander

Control Panel

[Link], [Link]
Two-wire
EIA-485 Circuit

“Receive only”
Annunciator set to
address “X” and
installed upstream.

Full Function
“Receive/Transmit”
Annunciator set to
Address “X”

Annunciator Expander

Figure 3-1 Supervising Receive Only Annunciators

3.5 Cabinet Mounting of Annunciators

ACS modules must be mounted in special backboxes or in the following
cabinets using a hinged dress panel such as ADP-4/4B or DP-DISP:
• ACM-16AT/ACM-32A in CAB-3 series cabinets
• ACM-24AT, ACM-48A in CAB-4 series cabinets
See Section 2.5 “Cabinet & Panel Hardware”. For information on boosting the
EIA-485 circuit signal or adding additional devices (not addresses), see the
RPT-485W/RPT-485WF Installation Manual.
Note: A common reference connection must be made between multiple power
supplies for the EIA-485 circuit to function properly. In the AM2020/AFP1010,
a common connection between the reference terminal of the SIB-2048A/SIB-
NET EIA-485 interface and the reference terminal (battery negative) of ACS
power supplies must be made.

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Annunciators in a backbox,
Fire Alarm powered from control panel
Control Panel
Power Loop

EIA-485 Reference

[Link]
EIA-485 Circuit

A common reference connection must Two-wire

be made between multiple power EIA-485
supplies for the EIA-485 circuit to Circuit
function properly!

Annunciators in a cabinet,
powered from remote supply

[Link]
Figure 3-2 Using Multiple Power Supplies With the EIA-485 Circuit

3.6 Annunciator Power Requirements & Electrical Ratings

Annunciators draw their power from the control panel and must be considered
when calculating the primary and secondary power supply requirements for the
system. Each annunciator module is accounted for in the power calculations
outlined in the respective installation manual. However, if the current draw
dedicated to the annunciators must be calculated as a separate figure, use the
equations in Table 3-1.
Electrical Ratings
Input Voltage: 24 VDC (must be power-limited and non-resettable).
Data Communications Port:
EIA-485 operating at 20 Kbps (must be power-limited).

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Non-Fire Alarm Status A: On-line LED is flashing; all other LEDs are off
Number of ACM-24AT/ACM-48A modules [_____] X 0.016 = [__________] amps
Number of AEM-24AT/AEM-48A modules [_____] X 0.002 = [__________] amps
Number of ACM-16AT/ACM-32A modules [_____] X 0.040 = [__________] amps
Note: The 0.040 amps can be reduced to 0.030 for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A modules
with Piezo Disable or Flash Inhibit modes selected.
Number of AEM-16AT/AEM-32A modules [_____] X 0.002 = [__________] amps
Non-Fire Alarm Status B: On-line LED is on; other LEDs are also on
Number of ACM-24AT/ACM-48A modules
assumed to have points active simultaneously[_____] X 0.070 = [__________] amps
Number of AEM-24AT/AEM-48A modules
assumed to have points active simultaneously[_____] X 0.056 = [__________] amps
Number of ACM-16AT/ACM-32A or
AEM-16AT/AEM-32A modules
assumed to have points active simultaneously[_____] X 0.018 = [__________] amps
Total Annunciator Standby Current = [__________] amp

Fire Alarm Status (All LEDs are assumed to be on)

Number of ACM-24AT/ACM-48A modules
assumed to be in alarm simultaneously [_____] X 0.070 = [__________] amps
Number of AEM-24AT/AEM-48A modules
assumed to be in alarm simultaneously [_____] X 0.056 = [__________] amps
Number of ACM-16AT/ACM-32A or
AEM-16AT/AEM-32A modules
assumed to be in alarm simultaneously [_____] X 0.018 = [__________] amps
Note: This entry assumes that all LEDs are lit simultaneously. When the alarm system
specification permits, calculations can be based on a 10% alarm loading capacity. For 10%
capacity, enter 10% of the total number of ACM and AEM modules multiplied by the
number of remote annunciator locations, but do not enter less than one.
Total Annunciator
Fire-Alarm Current = [__________] amp

Total Annunciator Standby Current +

Total Annunciator Fire-Alarm Current = [__________] amps

Table 3-1 Current Draw Calculations

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Section 4 Installation, Configuration, and

Programming
This section provides an overview of installation procedures for ACS
annunciators.
For wiring & programming details that are unique to a specific fire alarm
control panel, refer to that panel's appendix in this manual, and to that panel's
programming guide (see Section 1.2 “Related Documentation” for part
numbers). Refer to the appendix section if, for example, you need to locate the
terminal block on the control panel to which you would connect a particular
ACS circuit.
For operating information, see Section 5 “LED and Keypad-Switch Functions”
which provides details on LED and switch functions.

4.1 Installation Checklist

1. Mount and ground the cabinet or backbox (Section 4.3).
2. Pull wiring into backbox and connect removable terminal blocks to wires
(Section 4.3, Section 4.5, Section 4.9).
3. Connect shield for EIA-485 circuit (Section 4.6).
4. Connect Earth Ground to a mounting screw on the backbox or cabinet
(Section 4.8).
5. Place slide-in labels in annunciators and expanders; attach adhesive labels
to trim plates (Section 4.10).
6. Mount key switch and/or phone jack onto annunciators (Section 4.11).
7. Mount and connect annunciators and expanders (Section 4.4).
8. Configure annunciators for the number of installed expanders (Section
4.12.3).
9. Set DIP switches & module addresses (Section 4.12).
10. Make all electrical connections:
• EIA-485 circuit & End-of-line resistor (Section 4.5 and Section 4.7).
• Power circuit (Section 4.9)
• ACM-16AT, ACM-32A and expanders only: Supervising devices
(Section 4.14)
11. Attach doors to semi-flush-mount backboxes (Section 4.4).
12. Power up system according to instructions in the control panel manual.
13. Program the control panel (Section 4.15).
14. ACM-24AT, ACM-48A and expanders only: Set LED colors to correspond
with panel-programming selections (Section 5.1).
15. Test annunciators (Section 4.15).

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4.2 Connections and Switches

Addressing Configuration Expander
Switches DIP Switches Connectors:
SW27 SW26 Keylock J2 SW32 SW28 J3 J1
J4 J2

ACM-24ATPCA Rev. ____ J2 AEM-24ATPCA Rev. ____

SW27 TENS

SW26 ONES

5 6 5 6
4 4
KEYLOCK
3

3
7

SW32

SW28
2

2
8

9 9
0 1 0 1

J3 J3 J4

Expander
Connectors:
J3
J1

[Link], [Link]
PWR SUPPLY
REF TB2 +24V

J1 J2

Power Supply
ACS+

Connectors TB2
ACS-
EGND REF

J1

EIA485 INTFC
TB1

EIA-485
Connectors TB1
RXB TXB
SW29
DISABLE ENABLE
ELR TERMINATE

ACM-24AT End of Line AEM-24AT

Resistor Switch
SW29

Figure 4-1 Reverse View: ACM-24AT & AEM-24AT

Addressing Configuration Expander

Switches DIP Switches Connectors:
SW27 SW26 Keylock J2 SW32 SW28 J3 J1
J4 J2

J2 ACM-48APCA Rev. ____ AEM-48APCA Rev. ____

SW27 TENS

SW26 ONES

5 6 5 6
4 4
KEYLOCK
3

3
7

SW32

SW28
2

2
8

9 9
0 1 0 1

SW25

Expander J3 J3 J4
SW31

Color Color
SW26

SW30

Connectors:
Selection Selection
J3
Switches: Switches:
J1
SW30 SW26
SW31 SW25
[Link], [Link]

PWR SUPPLY
+24V

J2
TB2

Power Supply
REF
ACS+

Connectors TB2
ACS-
EGND REF

J1 J1

EIA-485
EIA485 INTFC
TB1

Connectors TB1
RXB TXB SW29
SW29
DISABLE ENABLE RXB TXB DISABLE ENABLE
ELR TERMINATE ELR T ERMINAT E

End of Line
ACM-48A AEM-48A
Resistor Switch
SW29

Figure 4-2 Reverse View: ACM-48A & AEM-48A

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Addressing
Switches
Configuration
Annunciator DIP Switches
Key Switch
Connector

Expander EIA-485
Connector J1 Connectors TB2

Power Supply
Connectors TB1

Figure 4-3 Reverse View: ACM-16AT, ACM-32A and expanders

Annunciator
Key Switch
Connector

Tens Ones DIP Switches

Annunciator Address

Dip Switch set to Dip Switch set to

“OFF” position “ON” position

Figure 4-4 End View: ACM-16AT and ACM-32A

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4.3 Mount the Cabinet or Backbox

Select an appropriate knockout on the
enclosure for your wiring to run through and
snap it out. Fasten the cabinet or backbox to
the wall. Ground the enclosure to a solid

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metallic ground, such as a grounded cold
water pipe. Pull all annunciator wiring into the
enclosure as illustrated in Figure 4-5. Connect
annunciator wiring to the removable terminal
blocks at this time as specified in Section 4.5
“EIA-485 Circuit Connections”.
Figure 4-5 Pull Wiring
into Enclosure

4.4 Mount Annunciators and Expanders

Set the address and DIP switches for the module. (Rotary dials and DIP
switches may not be fully accessible after mounting device.) Label modules and
dress plates as described in Section 4.10. If using an annunciator key switch or
phone jack, install as described in Section 4.11.
ACM-24AT/ACM-48A. Connect annunciators to their expanders as shown in
Figure 4-7. Press stacker-connectors together firmly. Position the set of
annunciators over the threaded studs on the labeled dress plate and secure with
two nuts and lock washers provided, as shown in Figure 4-6.
ACM-16AT/ACM-32A. Position the annunciator over the threaded studs on the
labelled dress plate and secure with two nuts and lock washers provided, as
shown in Figure 4-6. Connect ACM-16AT and ACM-32A to their expanders
using ribbon cable as shown in Figure 4-8.
Note: Multiple ACM/AEM combinations may be installed in the same dress
plate. This configuration can hide the correct location for the ELR, double-
check that it is installed or enabled on the last annunciator on the circuit.

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Plug the two annunciator

terminal blocks into the
annunciator to complete
communication and power
circuit connections as
described in Section 4.5
and Section 4.9.
If using an annunciator
backbox, place the
annunciator/dress-plate
assembly into the backbox
and secure with two
screws.
If using a semi-flush- ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, ACM-16AT, ACM-32A,
mount backbox, attach and Expanders and Expanders
door. Align the door with
the dress plate, and slide
the door down onto the
Figure 4-6 Mounting to the Dress Plate
pins on the dress plate.
When positioned correctly, the door will open and close freely (see diagram in
Section 2.5 “Cabinet & Panel Hardware”).

J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 J3 J4 J3
[Link]

TB2 P WR SUP PLY

[Link]
+2 4V
TB2 P WR SUP PLY
+24V

REF
REF

J2 J1 J2

RS48 5+
J1 J2 J1 J2 J1 J2 J1
RS 485 +

RS4 85-
RS485-

REF
REF

EGND
E GND

RS485 INTFC
TB1
RS485 INTFC
TB1

AEM-24AT AEM-24AT AEM-24AT ACM-24AT AEM-48A ACM-48A

Figure 4-7 Connecting ACM-24AT and AEM-48A to Expander Modules

[Link]

[Link]

J2 J2 J2 J2 J2

P3 P3 P3 P3

AEM-16AT AEM-16AT AEM-16AT ACM-16AT AEM-32A ACM-32A

Figure 4-8 Connecting ACM-16AT and ACM-32A to Expander Modules

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4.5 EIA-485 Circuit Connections

The accompanying figures provide EIA-485 circuit diagrams for the two
different types of annunciators.
Note: See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring Specifications” for circuit
requirements.

+ IN
+ OUT
1
2
+
+ - In
- OUT
- IN
3
4
-
- - Out
Ref Out
Ref In
5
6 + Out
EGnd 7 +In
TB2 on Last
+ IN
1 + Annunciator
+ OUT +
- OUT
2
3 -
- IN In
Ref Out
4
5
-
- Out
Ref In
EGnd
6
7 -
Out
+ In
+ IN
+ OUT
1
2
+
+
+
TB2 on Middle
- OUT 3 -
- IN 4 - Annunciators
Ref Out 5
Ref In 6
EGnd 7
REF
- In

- Out
[Link]

+ Out

- + + In

EIA-485
TB2 on First
Annunciator
Note: See Section 4.7 “End of Line
Resistor for EIA-485 Circuit” to set on-
board ELR for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A. - +
acs_eia.cdr

EIA-485 Circuit from

Control Panel
Figure 4-9 EIA-485 Circuit for
ACM-24AT and ACM-48A Figure 4-10 EIA-485 Circuit
for ACM-16AT and ACM-32A

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4.6 Shielding the EIA-485 Circuit

The EIA-485 circuit must be wired using a twisted-shielded pair cable having a
Characteristic Impedance of 120 ohms, +/- 20%. Do not run cable adjacent to,
or in the same conduit as, 120-volt AC service, noisy electrical circuits that are
powering mechanical bells or horns, audio circuits above 25 Vrms, motor
control circuits, or SCR power circuits. All enclosures, including the FACP
backbox, must be connected to earth ground! Never use the shield for grounding
purposes. Terminate the EIA-485 shield at the Fire Alarm Control Panel only.
• When the EIA-485 shield is in conduit: Connect it to system reference
(system common). The shield can enter the cabinet, but must be insulated
from the cabinet (no electrical contact). Between annunciators, wire-nut
multiple shields together (which can be inside of the respective
enclosure, but can not contact the enclosure).
• When the EIA-485 shield is not in conduit: Terminate the shield at the
outside of the FACP backbox (ground). Do not allow the shield to enter
or even touch the cabinet. Between annunciators, wire-nut multiple
shields together outside of the respective enclosures (see Figure 4-11).

[Link]
Enclosure Annunciator

Figure 4-11 Terminating the Shield

4.7 End of Line Resistor for EIA-485 Circuit

For the last device on the EIA-485 circuit, an end-of-line resistor must be
installed or enabled (depending on the type of ACS device).
• For ACM-24AT or ACM-48A, set
[Link]

SW29 to “ENABLE” to install the

built-in end-of-line resistor (see
RXB TXB
Figure 4-12). SW29
DISABLE ENABLE
ELR TERMINATE

• For ACM-16AT or ACM-32A,

Figure 4-12 SW29 on
install a 120-ohm End-of-Line
ACM-24AT or ACM-48A
Resistor (Notifier Part Number
71244, supplied with the
annunciator) must be installed at the last annunciator on the EIA-485
circuit (see Figure 4-10 on page 30).
All other ACS annunciators should be set to “DISABLE” or the ELR removed.
Power must be turned off when connecting the annunciator to avoid damaging
the equipment.

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4.8 Earth Ground

Connect Earth Ground to a mounting screw on the backbox or cabinet During
mounting (see Section 4.3), the backbox or cabinet should have been connected
to a solid earth ground such as a cold water pipe.
• ACM-24AT, ACM-48A: Ground is on the EIA-485 terminal block.
• ACM-16AT and ACM-32A: Ground is on the Power terminal block.

4.9 Main Power Supply Connections

The ACS power source must be filtered, non-resettable, 24 VDC listed for fire-
protective signalling use. Sources include main power supplies, auxiliary power
supplies, and on-board power supplies (integral to fire alarm control panel).
The power run to the annunciator need not contain a Power Supervision Relay
because loss of power is inherently supervised through communication loss
(loss of EIA-485 communication is registered at the control panel during loss of
power to the annunciator).
See accompanying figures for power supply diagrams:
• Section 4-13 “Power Circuit for ACM-24AT and ACM-48A”.
• Section 4-14 “Power Circuit for ACM-16AT and ACM-32A”.
For details about connections to particular control panels, see the appropriate
appendix in this manual.
Note: All power must be turned off when connecting the 24 VDC power to the
annunciator. Reapply power according to the instructions in your control panel
manual.

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TB2 PWR SUPPLY TB1 Jumper for

+24 VDC In N.C. Trouble Inputs supervisory
+24 VDC Out
+ N.C. Trouble Inputs devices (see

Reference Out
+ Common In -
Section 4.14)

Reference In Common Out -

Power In +
Power Out +
Earth Ground
TB2 PWR SUPPLY
+24 VDC In
+24 VDC Out
+ TB1

Reference Out
+ N.C. Trouble Inputs
N.C. Trouble Inputs
Reference In
Common In -
Common Out -
TB2 PWR SUPPLY Power In +
+24 VDC In
+ Power Out +
+24 VDC Out
Reference Out
+ Earth Ground

Reference In TB1
N.C. Trouble Inputs
N.C. Trouble Inputs
Common In
-
Common Out -
[Link]

- + Power In +
24 VDC Power Power Out +
Earth Ground

Note: On ACM-24AT and ACM-48A, earth

ground is on TB1 with the EIA-485 connection.
[Link]

Figure 4-13 Power Circuit for + -

ACM-24AT and ACM-48A 24 VDC Power

Figure 4-14 Power Circuit for

ACM-16AT and ACM-32A

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4.10 Labeling Annunciators & Expanders

Insert custom display labels (slide-in labels)
Remove the center pages of this manual. If using the
custom user display labels, type the appropriate
information on the labels. Carefully cut out the labels;
to ensure the best fit, cut directly along the dotted line
surrounding each label. Insert them into the
annunciator by slipping them into the label slots on the
back side of the annunciator face plate (see Figure 4-
15).

[Link]
Note: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, and expanders provide
a plastic protector sheet to insert with the slide-in
labels. Labels should be slightly narrower than the
protector sheet to allow easier insertion.
Figure 4-15
Notifier’s Magni•Fire CD contains LabelEase—a Slide-in Labels
program for customizing professional slide-in labels.
Apply adhesive label onto flush-mount dress plate
If mounting the annunciator onto a
flush-mount dress plate, remove
backing from the adhesive-backed
Annunciator Label and stick the
label to the bottom of the dress plate
[Link], [Link]

as shown in Figure 4-16.

Note: A special-purpose label ships
with the optional Annunciator Key
Switch and with Annunciator Phone
Jack. This label replaces the one
shipped with the annunciator. It has
holes that align with the holes on the
dress plate, providing a location to Figure 4-16 Applying the
mount the devices. Adhesive Annunciator Label

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4.11 Connecting Annunciator Key Switch and Phone Jack

After applying the ABF-1, Back View
appropriate label, mount with Both Options Wired
key switch and/or phone
jack to the dress plate. Keylock
Connector
Plug the switch leads (see Table 4-1)
from the Annunciator
Key Switch into the
keylock connector.
Note: Connector location
varies with annunciator

[Link], [Link]
model; see Table 4-1:

ACM-24AT, J2
ACM-48A Resistor (for
Red
ACM-16AT, J4 last jack on
ACM-32A telephone
circuit)
Table 4-1
Black
Wire phone jack into Red
telephone circuit as + Telephone
Black -
shown in Figure 4-17. Circuit

If annunciator is last jack Figure 4-17 Connecting Annunciator

on telephone circuit, a Key Switch and Phone Jack
resistor is required on the (ACM-16AT shown)
phone jack where shown.
Resistor rating varies depending on your system configuration:
• If using a VCM-4 configured for telephone operation: 4.7K Ohm.
• If using a FCM-1, a XP5-C, a XPC-8 or XPIQ circuit: 47K Ohm.

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4.12 Setting Address and DIP Switches: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A

Annunciator switch settings will vary according to the requirements of your
control panel (see this manual’s appendix section).

4.12.1 DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A

To locate these switches on the back of the annunciator, refer to Figure 4-1 and
Figure 4-2. To set a DIP switch “ON”, push it towards the green circuit board.

DIP
Switch Function
SW32-1 Turn “ON” for Program mode. Used to cycle LED colors for
annunciator points on the ACM-24AT and all AEM-24ATs
connected to it. While in this mode, communication with panel is
broken and interrupt routines are disabled.
Turn “OFF” for normal operating mode.
SW32-2, Configures Speaker Control Mode; see Section 4.12.4 “Speaker
SW32-3, Control Mode” for more details.
SW32-4
SW28-1 Turn “ON” for Manual override of control relays: When manual
override button is pressed, CBE or CCBE will be inhibited. (Not
supported by all control panels; see appendix section)
Turn “OFF” for normal operating mode
SW28-2, Specifies the number of expanders installed; see Section 4.12.3
SW28-3 “Configuring Number of Expander Modules”.
SW28-4 Not used; set to OFF
SW28-5 Turn “ON” to set annunciator as Receive Only: Duplicates
another annunciator operating at the same address; see Section
3.4 “Receive/Transmit and Receive Only Configuration”
Turn “OFF” for normal operating mode (receive/transmit)
SW28-6 Turn “ON” to disable piezo.
Turn “OFF” to leave piezo in normal operating mode.
SW28-7 Turn “ON” to enable Switch inhibit: Point-control switches
cannot execute system control functions.
Turn “OFF” for normal operating mode.
SW28-8 Turn “ON” for Flash inhibit: Disables flashing LEDs and prohibits
piezo from sounding.
Turn “OFF” for normal operating mode.
SW30, Sets LED colors on ACM-48A; see Section 4.15.2 “Selecting
SW31 LED Colors: ACM-48A & AEM-48A”
SW25, Sets LED colors on AEM-48A; see Section 4.15.2 “Selecting
SW26 LED Colors: ACM-48A & AEM-48A”

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4.12.2 Addressing ACM-24AT and ACM-48A

Set the address with rotary SW27 Tens SW26 Ones

[Link]
switches SW27 and SW26 on the
back of the annunciator. Turn the J2

arrow with a small flat-head until

SW27 TENS

SW26 ONES
5 6 5 6
4 4
KEYLOCK

2 3

2 3
7 8

7 8
it points to the correct digit. 0 1
9
0 1
9

You can connect up to 32 devices

(such as ACMs, LDMs, and Figure 4-18 Rotary Switches
AFMs) to the control panel using
up to 32 unique addresses. Only
one device per address can answer back.
Refer to your control panel documentation for valid addresses.
Using ACS and a UDACT on the Same Control Panel
The use of a UDACT Universal Alarm Communicator/Transmitter and an
Annunciator Control System at the same annunciator address will alter the
assignments of the trouble LEDs on ACS Points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Refer to the
UDACT installation manual and the literature for the respective fire alarm
control panel for further details.

4.12.3 Configuring Number of Expander Modules

Indicate the number of expanders connected to each ACM-24AT/ACM-48A by
setting DIP switch SW28 as shown in Table 4-2.
Note: Switch locations are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2. To set a DIP
switch “ON”, push it towards the green circuit board.

Pin on Number of expanders installed

Annunciator
Switch SW28 None One Two Three
SW28-2 off on off on
SW28-3 off off on on

Table 4-2 Configuring Number of Expanders

for ACM-24AT and ACM-48A

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4.12.4 Speaker Control Mode

ACM-24AT boards provide a Speaker Control Mode for use with XPIQ or
control modules. This is available for the following panels: AFP-300/AFP-400,
AFC-600, NFS-640, NFS-3030, NCA, and AM2020/AFP1010. Note: The
XPIQ can only support up to four channels.
The board switches are grouped depending on the number of channels, so that
the number of switches per group equals the number of channels enabled on the
XPIQ. This enables the ACS to control operation of groups of multi-channels
mapped to groups of multiple speakers. Within a group, channels have priority
and only one channel can output its contents on the speaker circuit. Pressing a
switch in a group has the following effects:
1. If there are no lit LEDs in the group, the output of the channel will be
directed to the speaker circuit, and the point-active LED at that switch will
flash.
2. If the LED is unlit but other outputs within the group are active, the
other outputs will be deactivated and their LEDs will turn off. If the output
of a particular LED cannot be deactivated (due to panel programming
choices, for example), that LED will turn on steady.
3. If the LED is lit steady, the output will be deactivated, and the point-
active LED will turn off.
4. If the LED was flashing, the output will be turned off, the LED will turn
off, the next highest-priority LED within the same group will begin to
flash.
For example, in a system with three channels and four speakers, where channel
one has higher priority than channel two, which has higher priority than channel
three, the system would be set up with one ACM-24AT board, and DIP SW32
on the ACM-24AT would be set as follows:
• SW32-2 OFF
• SW32-3 ON
• SW32-4 OFF
In this example, point mappings are as shown the “3 Switches per Group”
section of Table 4-3. If Switch 8 were pressed with no lit LEDs in the group, the
output of Channel 2 would be directed to speaker circuit 3, and the point-active
LED at switch P8 would flash.
Configuring Switch Groups
Annunciator switches can be set in groups from one-point up to eight-points. If
selecting 5-point or 7-point groups, note that there will be some unused
switches; any unused points should be programmed as monitor points.
Configure Speaker Control Mode with DIP switch SW32-2, SW32-3, and
SW32-4 according to the point assignments shown in Table 4-2.

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1 Switch per Group* 6 Switches per Group*

Settings: SW 32-4 off, SW32-3 off, SW32-2 off Settings: SW 32-4 on, SW 32-3 off, SW 32-2 on
Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping: Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping:
Single-point annunciation 5-channel, 4 speakers
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, …, P23, P24. Spkr Spkr Spkr Spkr
1 2 3 4
2 Switches per Group*
Settings: SW 32-4 off, SW 32-3 off, SW 32-2 on Channel 1 P1 P7 P13 P19
Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping: Channel 2 P2 P8 P14 P20
2-channel, 4 speakers Channel 3 P3 P9 P15 P21
Spkr Spkr Spkr Spkr Channel 4 P4 P10 P16 P22
1 2 3 4 Channel 5 P5 P11 P17 P23
Channel 1 P1 P3 P5 P7 Channel 6 P6 P12 P18 P24
Channel 2 P2 P4 P6 P8
7 Switches per Group*
3 Switches per Group* Settings: SW 32-4 on, SW 32-3 on, SW 32-2 off
Settings: SW 32-4 off, SW 32-3 on, SW 32-2 off Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping:
Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping: 7-channel, 3 speakers
3-channel, 4 speakers: Spkr Spkr Spkr
Spkr Spkr Spkr Spkr 1 2 3
1 2 3 4 Channel 1 P1 P5 P9
Channel 1 P1 P4 P7 P10 Channel 2 P2 P6 P10
Channel 2 P2 P5 P8 P11 Channel 3 P3 P7 P11
Channel 3 P3 P6 P9 P12 Channel 4 P4 P8 P12
Channel 5 P13 P17 P21
4 Switches per Group*
Channel 6 P14 P18 P22
Settings: SW 32-4 off, SW 32-3 on, SW 32-2 on
Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping: Channel 7 P15 P19 P23
4-channel, 4 speakers: Note: P16, P20 and P24 are unassigned
Spkr Spkr Spkr Spkr
8 Switches per Group*
1 2 3 4
Settings: SW 32-4 on, SW 32-3 on, SW 32-2 on
Channel 1 P1 P5 P9 P13 Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping:
Channel 2 P2 P6 P10 P14 8-channel, 3 speakers
Channel 3 P3 P7 P11 P15 Spkr Spkr Spkr
1 2 3
Channel 4 P4 P8 P12 P16
Channel 1 P1 P5 P9
5 Switches per Group* Channel 2 P2 P6 P10
Settings: SW 32-4 on, SW 32-3 off, SW 32-2 off Channel 3 P3 P7 P11
Resulting Annunciator Point Mapping:
Channel 4 P4 P8 P12
5-channel, 4 speakers
Spkr Spkr Spkr Spkr Channel 5 P13 P17 P21
1 2 3 4 Channel 6 P14 P18 P22
Channel 1 P1 P7 P13 P19 Channel 6 P15 P19 P23
Channel 2 P2 P8 P14 P20 Channel 7 P16 P20 P24
Channel 3 P3 P9 P15 P21
Channel 4 P4 P10 P16 P22 Note: The custom labels in this manual include
labels that can be used with the various Speaker
Channel 5 P5 P11 P17 P23
Control Mode settings.
Note: P6, P12, P18, and P24 are unassigned

*Note: If adding an expander or expanders, the second unit starts at P25 and goes up, to a maximum of P96.

Table 4-3 Configuring Speaker Control Mode

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4.13 Setting Address and DIP Switches: ACM-16AT, ACM-32A

Annunciator switch settings will vary according to the requirements of your
control panel (see this manual’s appendix section).

4.13.1 DIP Switch Summary: ACM-16AT, ACM-32A

DIP
Switch Function
1 Manual override of control relays (not supported by all control
panels; see appendix section)
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many
expanders are installed at the address. See Section 4.13.3
“Configuring Number of Expander Modules”
4 Eight-point Shift (not supported by all control panels; see
appendix section)
5 Receive Only (duplicates another annunciator operating at the
same address; see Section 3.4 “Receive/Transmit and Receive
Only Configuration”)
6 Piezo disabled when set to “ON”
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control
switches on the annunciator and prevent them from executing
system control functions. When inhibited, the switches will serve
as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the Acknowledge/
Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity
unrecognized by the system. NOTE: Point-control switches
cannot execute system control functions when set to “ON”
(Details of function vary according to control panel; see appendix
section)
8 Flash inhibit. Disables flashing LEDs and prohibits piezo from
sounding.

4.13.2 Addressing ACM-16AT and ACM-32A

Set the address with rotary switches on the back of the annunciator (see Figure
4-4). Turn the arrow with a small flat-head until it points to the correct digit. The
rotary switch on the left sets the ‘tens’ digit; the switch on the right sets the
‘ones’ digit.
Up to 32 devices (such as ACMs, LDMs, and AFMs) can be connected to the
EIA-485 circuit; the number of addresses available and the number of devices
that can answer back depend on the control panel. Refer to your control panel
documentation for valid addresses.
Using ACS and a UDACT on the Same Control Panel
The use of a UDACT Universal Alarm Communicator/Transmitter and an
Annunciator Control System on the same control panel will alter the
assignments of the trouble LEDs on ACS Points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Refer to the
UDACT installation manual and the literature for the respective fire alarm
control panel for further details.

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4.13.3 Configuring Number of Expander Modules

Indicate the number of expanders connected to each ACM-16AT/ACM-32A by
setting the DIP switch on the end of the annunciator, as shown in Table 4-4.
Note: Switch locations are illustrated in Figure 4-4. To set a DIP switch “ON”,
push it towards the green circuit board.

Pin on Number of expanders installed

Annunciator DIP
Switch None One Two Three
2 off on off on
3 off off on on

Table 4-4 Configuring Number of Expanders

for ACM-16AT and ACM-32A

4.14 Supervising Devices with ACM-16AT, ACM-32A

If using ACM-16AT or ACM-32A, the normally closed Trouble Input on those
modules can be used for supervising local power sources or other devices. If
employed, all changes in status (to and from the trouble state) will be sent to the
control panel in the event of device failure or restoral. If not used, a jumper must
be installed across these terminals TB1-6 and TB1-7; without this jumper, the
control panel will register a trouble condition. (See Figure 4-19.)

TB1 on TB1 on
ACM-16AT, ACM-16AT,
Supervised Device Trouble
ACM-32A ACM-32A
Input

5 VDC @ 0.5 mA
Normally
closed
trouble When not using the trouble
contacts input, jumper terminals [Link]
TB1-6 and TB1-7 together.
If an electrical short circuit
(jumper) does not exist
between terminals TB1-6 and
TB1-7, the control panel will
register a trouble condition.

Figure 4-19 Using the Trouble Input on ACM-16AT and ACM-32A

for Supervising Devices

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4.15 Programming the Control Panel and Annunciators

After annunciator installation is complete, program the fire alarm control panel
to accept the annunciators as explained in the panel's programming guide (see
Section 1.2 “Related Documentation” for part numbers).

4.15.1 Selecting LED Colors: ACM-24AT and AEM-24AT

Steps to set color of a point-active LED:
1. Power up system according to your control panel instructions.
2. Set DIP switch SW32-1 to “on” to enter programming mode.
3. For each point, press the rubber switch to cycle red/green/yellow and select
color that is appropriate for the point’s function (suggested: red for alarm,
yellow for trouble, green for active).
4. Set DIP switch SW32-1 back to “off” to return to normal operation.
5. Hold down the Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch to do a lamp test and
verify color selections were set correctly.

4.15.2 Selecting LED Colors: ACM-48A & AEM-48A

Set SW31 to set color of the point-active LEDs in the right column, and SW30
to set color of the point-active LEDs in the left column. DIP switches are
located behind the column of LEDs they control.

ACM-48A AEM-48A

Switch Switch Switch Switch

LED Position Position Position Position
No color SW30-1 off SW31-1 off SW25-1 off SW26-1 off
SW30-2 off SW31-2 off SW25-2 off SW26-2 off
green SW30-1 on SW31-1 on SW25-1 on SW26-1 on
SW30-2 off SW31-2 off SW25-2 off SW26-2 off
red SW30-1 off SW31-1 off SW25-1 off SW26-1 off
SW30-2 on SW31-2 on SW25-2 on SW26-2 on
yellow SW30-1 on SW31-1 on SW25-1 on SW26-1 on
SW30-2 on SW31-2 on SW25-2 on SW26-2 on

To locate these switches on the back of the annunciator, refer to Figure 4-1 and
Figure 4-2. To set a DIP switch “ON”, push it towards the green circuit board.

4.16 Testing the Annunciators

After programming, fully test the Annunciator Control System to ensure that
each switch performs its intended function, that each LED lights in the correct
color, and that the annunciators can perform the functions outlined in this
manual.

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Section 5 LED and Keypad-Switch

Functions
5.1 ACM-24AT, ACM-48A, and Expanders
Acknowledge/ On-line LED
Lamp Test Switch
Point-Active LED
System
Trouble
LED
Trouble LED
ACM-24AT, AEM-24AT

Annunciator Points

Annunciator Points
Slide-in Labels Annunciator Points

Slide-in Labels
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Point-Active LED

ACM-48A, AEM-48A
Annunciator Points

Figure 5-1 LED and Keypad-Switch Locations

5.1.1 Acknowledge/Lamp Test Switch

This switch’s functions vary between ACM-24AT and AEM-24AT:
• If this switch on the ACM-24AT is pressed and held for 2 seconds, it
performs a lamp test for the annunciator and each connected expander. LEDs
light steady and piezo sounds for as long as the switch is held down.
• If this switch on the AEM-24AT is pressed and held for 2 seconds, it
performs a lamp test for the expander.
• If this switch on the ACM-24AT is pressed quickly and released, it
acknowledges all status changes for both the ACM-24AT and the expanders.
Flashing LEDs will glow steady and the piezo will be silenced.
Note: In systems set for manual override mode, it also functions as the
manual override key to toggle between automatic operation or manual
override operation for all points.
• Pressing and quickly releasing this switch does not have a function on an
expander.

5.1.2 On-line LED

Lights steady green during communication with the control panel.

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5.1.3 System Trouble LED

Glows yellow for all trouble conditions in the system, including points or zones
not mapped to the annunciator/expanders. Flashes if communication with
control panel is broken.
Note: In systems capable of manual override, this LED may be used to indicate
manual override mode.
Note: If annunciator is set for Flash-inhibit, this LED will be on steady for
unacknowledged events.

5.1.4 Control Switch

Functions as a local Lamp Test for the two LEDs dedicated to a point. Control
switches can be used to execute such system functions as ACKNOWLEDGE,
SIGNAL SILENCE, and SYSTEM RESET. Switches can also be used to
control the states of various output circuits. Switches are used to select color of
LEDs; see Section 4.15.1 “Selecting LED Colors: ACM-24AT and AEM-
24AT”.
Note: If annunciator is set for Switch-inhibit, these switches will not be able to
execute system control functions; see appendix section for your fire alarm
control panel.

5.1.5 Point-Active LED

On steady to indicate an active point; after being acknowledged it glows steady
until reset.
Note: In Speaker and Telephone Mode, this LED will flash to indicate an active
point.
Note: In Speaker Control Mode, this LED works differently; see Section 4.12.4.

5.1.6 Trouble LED

Flashes to indicate a trouble situation. After being acknowledged it glows until
reset. If communication with control panel is broken, all trouble LEDs flash.
Note: If annunciator is set for Flash-inhibit, this LED will be on steady for
trouble situations.

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5.2 ACM-16AT, ACM-32A, and Expanders

5.2.1 ACM-16AT
Local Silence/Acknowledge Switch. Performs multiple
functions:
• When pressed, it first lights all the LEDs on the
ACM-16AT Series control module (except the
On-line LED) and then each expander. Piezo sounds for as
long as the switch is held down.
• It acknowledges all status changes for both the annunciator
and the expanders. Flashing LEDs will latch on solid and
the piezo will be silenced.
Note: In systems set for manual override mode, it is used as
the manual override key to toggle between automatic
operation or manual override operation for all points.
On-line LED. Flashes green during communication with the
control panel.

System Trouble LED. Glows yellow for all trouble conditions

in the system, including points or zones not mapped to the
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annunciator/expanders.
Note: In AM2020/AFP1010 systems, this LED may also
indicate manual override mode.

Point-Active LED. Flashes to indicate an active point; after

being acknowledged it glows until reset. LED color varies by
model number; see chart below.

Trouble LED. Flashes to indicate a trouble situation. After

being acknowledged it glows until reset. If communication
with control panel is broken, all trouble LEDs flash.
LED color varies by model number; see chart below.

Control Switch. Functions as a local Lamp Test for the two

LEDs dedicated to a point. Control switches can be used to
execute such system functions as ACKNOWLEDGE, SIG-
NAL SILENCE, and SYSTEM RESET. Switches can also be
used to control the states of various output circuits.

Model ACM-
Number ACM-16AT ACM-16ATG ACM-16ATY ACM-16CS4 16ATCS
Color of
12 Red, 8 Red,
Point-active Red Green Yellow
4 Yellow 8 Yellow
LED
Color of
Trouble Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow
LED

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5.2.2 AEM-16AT

Lamp Test Switch. When pressed, it lights all the

LEDs on the AEM-16AT Series expander (except the
On-line LED) and sounds the piezo for as long as the
switch is held down.

Inactive LEDs. These two LEDs are not functional on

expander modules.

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Point-Active LED. Flashes to indicate an active point;

after being acknowledged it glows until reset. LED color
varies by model number; see chart below.

Trouble LED. Flashes to indicate a trouble situation.

After being acknowledged it glows until reset. If
communication with control panel is broken, all trouble
LEDs flash.
LED color varies by model number; see chart below.

Control Switch
Functions as a local Lamp Test for the two LEDs
dedicated to this point. Control switches can be used to
execute such system functions as ACKNOWLEDGE,
SIGNAL SILENCE, and SYSTEM RESET. Switches
can also be used to control the states of various output
circuits.

Model Number AEM-16AT AEM-16ATG AEM-16ATY

Color of Point-active LED Red Green Yellow

Color of Trouble LED Yellow Yellow Yellow

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5.2.3 ACM-32A
Local Silence/Acknowledge Switch. Performs
multiple functions:
• When pressed, it first lights all the LEDs on the
ACM-32A Series control module (except the
On-line LED) and then each expander. Piezo
sounds for as long as the switch is held down.
• It acknowledges all status changes for both the
annunciator and the expanders. Flashing LEDs will
latch on solid and the piezo will be silenced.

On-line LED. Flashes green during communication

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with the control panel.

System Trouble LED. Glows yellow for all trouble

conditions in the system, including points or zones
not mapped to the annunciator/expanders. Flashes if
communication with control panel is broken.

Point-Active LED. Flashes to indicate an active

point; after being acknowledged it glows until reset.
LED color varies by model number; see chart below.

Model Number ACM-32A ACM-32AG ACM-32AY

Color of Point-active LED Red Green Yellow

Note: Loss of communication with the control panel is monitored & reported by
the ACM-32A. If connection between ACM-32A & AEM-32A fails, the ACM-32A
will show a trouble condition and the main control panel will show annunciator-
point trouble.

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5.2.4 AEM-32A

Lamp Test Switch. When pressed, it lights all the

LEDs on the AEM-16AT Series expander (except the
On-line LED) and sounds the piezo for as long as the
switch is held down.

Inactive LEDs. These two LEDs are not functional on

expander modules.

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Point-Active LED. Flashes to indicate an active point;

after being acknowledged it glows until reset. LED
color varies by model number; see chart below.

Model Number AEM-32A AEM-32AG AEM-32AY

Color of Point-active LED Red Green Yellow

Note: Loss of communication with the control panel is monitored & reported by
the ACM-32A. If connection between ACM-32A & AEM-32A fails, the ACM-32A
will show a trouble condition and the main control panel will show annunciator-
point trouble.

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APPENDIX L AFP-100 Systems

L.1 Capabilities
The AFP-100 allows annunciators to be programmed by zone or by point. The
EIA-485 interface will allow up to 32 annunciators with 64 points at an address,
but two-way communications can occur with only one annunciator per address.
The other devices must be configured as “Receive Only”.
When the panel is programmed by zone, annunciator address 1 is available, and
ACS annunciation displays the 56 software zones of the AFP-100. When the
panel is programmed by point, 198 points are available. Annunciator addresses
1, 2, 3, and 4 can be used, but only address 1 is supervised.
The furthest annunciator can be 6,000 feet from the fire alarm control panel
(check power limitations).
ACS annunciators on the AFP-100 can not be used for manual
! control of control modules, bell circuits, or relays (except for global
Silence and Drill switches).

L.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit + -

EIA-485 wiring is connected to TB5 of the AFP-100 as

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shown in the accompanying illustration.
See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring Specifications” for
details and notes about EIA-485 requirements.
TB5 on the
AFP-100

L.3 Providing Power to Annunciators 24 VDC

The annunciator’s power supply is connected to

+ -
+24V non-resettable power; use the middle two pins
[Link]

on TB4 of the AFP-100 as shown in the

accompanying illustration. See Section 3.6
“Annunciator Power Requirements & Electrical + - + - + -
24V UNREG 24VNON-RST 24V RST
Ratings” for specifications. TB4 on the AFP-100
The power run to the annunciator need not contain a
Power Supervision Relay because loss of power is inherently supervised
through communication loss. This 24 VDC output is power-limited, filtered,
and non-resettable.

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L.4 Configuring Annunciators for AFP-100

DIP Switch Settings Note:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Not used: This switch must be set “OFF”
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON” to shift
the control panel functions from the first
eight annunciator positions to expander
positions 57-64. This shift can only be set
on an annunciator set for address “1”.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the AFP-100. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: For ACM-24AT and ACM-48A with AFP-100, set all pins on SW32 to
“OFF”.

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APPENDIX M AFP-200 Systems

M.1 Capabilities
ACS annunciation displays the 99 software zones of the AFP-200, plus 8 system
points, for a total point count of 107. Information is transmitted using only
addresses 1 and 2. Up to 32 devices can be driven by the EIA-485
communications output, using two unique addresses with 64 points at an
address. Two-way communications can occur with only one annunciator per
address; other devices on the same address must be configured as “Receive
Only”. The furthest annunciator can be separated from the control panel by no
more than 6,000 feet of wire (@16AWG); check specific current requirements
for your system.
ACS annunciators on the AFP-200 can not be used for manual
! control of control modules, bell circuits, or relays (except for global
Silence and Drill switches).

M.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit

EIA-485 wiring is connected to TB5 EIA-485 output
of the AFP-200 as shown in the + -
accompanying illustration.

[Link]
Note:
TB5 TB6
• Set SW2 on AFP-200 to “ACS”
position.
TB5 on the
• EIA-485 circuit rated 5.5 VDC AFP-200
max., 60 mA max.
See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring Specifications” for details and notes about
EIA-485 requirements.

M.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

The annunciator’s power supply is connected to 24 VDC
+24V non-resettable power; use the middle two pins + -
on TB1 of the AFP-200 as shown in the
accompanying illustration. See Section 3.6
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“Annunciator Power Requirements & Electrical

Ratings” for specifications. + - + - + -
UNREG NON-RST RESET
+24V +24V +24V
The power run to the annunciator need not contain a
TB1 on the AFP-200
Power Supervision Relay because loss of power is
inherently supervised through communication loss.
This 24 VDC output is power-limited, filtered, and non-resettable.

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M.4 Configuring Annunciators for the AFP-200

DIP Switch Settings Note:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Not used: This switch must be set “OFF”
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON” to shift
the control panel functions from the first
eight annunciator positions to expander
positions 57-64. This shift can only be set
on an annunciator set for address “1”.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the AFP-200. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: For ACM-24AT and ACM-48A with AFP-200, set all pins on SW32 to
“OFF”.

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APPENDIX N AFP-300/AFP-400
N.1 Capabilities
When installed with an AFP-300/AFP-400, ACS annunciators can be used to
annunciate control panel status, addressable devices, panel modules, and
software zones. The fire alarm control panel uses ACS Annunciator addresses 1
through 19 (1 through 10 when employing a UDACT). Up to 32 devices can be
driven by the EIA-485 communications output, all addresses combined, with up
to 64 points to an address. Two-way communications can occur with only one
annunciator per address; other devices on the same address must be configured
as “Receive Only”.
The panel annunciation points are divided into nine groups of 64
! points. Each group can be assigned to one or more of the 19
annunciator addresses supported by the AFP-300/AFP-400. See the
AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming Manual for assignment details.

N.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit + -

EIA-485 wiring is connected to TB4 of the AFP-300/AFP-
400 as shown in the accompanying illustration.

[Link]
See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring Specifications” for details
and notes about EIA-485 requirements. + -
TB4 on
AFP-300/
AFP-400
N.3 Providing Power to Annunciators
AFP-300/AFP-400 panels use Main Power Supply
24 VDC
MPS-400. The annunciator’s power supply is
A B
connected to either of the MPS-400’s two non-
resettable power supplies: TB2 Terminals 1(+) and 2 + - + -
(-) or TB2 Terminals 3 (+) and 4(-), as shown in the
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accompanying illustration. No more than 1.25A can

be drawn from these power-limited terminals in
standby or alarm. + - + - + -
TB2 on the MPS-400
See Section 3.6 “Annunciator Power Requirements
& Electrical Ratings” for specifications.
The power run to the annunciator need not contain a Power Supervision Relay
because loss of power is inherently supervised through communication loss.
This 24 VDC output is power-limited, filtered, and non-resettable.

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N.4 Configuring Annunciators for the AFP-300/AFP-400

DIP Switch Settings Note:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Not used: This switch must be set “OFF”
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON” to shift
the control panel functions from the first
eight annunciator positions to expander
positions 57-64. This shift can only be set
on an annunciator set for address “1”.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the AFP-300/AFP-400. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: See Section 4.12.1 “DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A” and
Section 4.12.4 “Speaker Control Mode” for details about SW32 on ACM-24AT
and ACM-48A.

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N.5 System and Point Annunciation

The control panel's annunciation points are divided into nine ACS Selection
Groups of 64 points. Table N-1, which follows, summarizes the ACS Selection
Groups and what an annunciator displays if a group is selected. The
AFP-300/AFP-400 installation manual provides a complete listing of the points
within the ACS Selection Groups and instructions on programming the panel for
addressable annunciators.

ACS
Selection
Group Annunciator Display

1 Control Panel Status and Zones 1-56

2 Zones 57-99, NAC Ckts 1-4 and 16 Special Zones

3 Intelligent Modules 101 to 164

4 Intelligent Modules 201-264 (AFP-400 only)

5 Intelligent Modules 165-196 and 265-296 (AFP-400 only)

6 Detectors 101 to 164 on SLC loop 1

7 Detectors 201-264 on SLC loop 2 (AFP-400 only)

8 Detectors 165-196 and 265-296 (AFP-400 only)

9 Panel Output Circuit Modules (64 points)

A Programmable annunciator group A; requires VeriFire™ 400

software to program

B Programmable annunciator group B; requires VeriFire™ 400

software to program

* or 0 Annunciator Not Installed At Address

Table N-1 Zone and Point Mapping With AFP-300/AFP-400

Note: Annunciators configured for point annunciation:

• Do not respond to any status change that is not within its ACS Selection
Group. This includes system alarm or system trouble.
• Do mask status changes for point number 1 of the start address selection.
• Do not respond to System Reset, Acknowledge, or Alarm Silence.
• Do not use the battery saving feature (100 mA battery load)

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APPENDIX O AFC-600 Systems

O.1 Capabilities
ACS annunciators communicate with the control panel on the ACS Mode
interface (TB4 on the AFC-600’s main circuit board). The ACS Mode interface
can annunciate control panel, zone, detector, module, and circuit status. The 832
panel annunciation points are divided into 13 fixed ACS Selection Groups
(labeled A to M) of 64 points; these are detailed in the panel's programming
guide (see Section 1.2 “Related Documentation” for part numbers). There are
also ten programmable annunciator groups which are programmed using
VeriFire™ 600 software. You can assign each ACS Selection Group to one or
more of the 32 annunciator addresses supported by the control panel.
This fire alarm control panel can use ACS annunciator addresses 1–32 without a
UDACT and ACS annunciator addresses 1–19 with a UDACT. Up to 32 devices
can be driven by the EIA-485 communications output, all addresses combined,
with up to 64 points to an address. Two-way communications can occur with
only one annunciator per address; other devices on the same address must be
configured as “Receive Only”.
Use the ACS Mode Interface to remotely use control panel functions
(Acknowledge, Alarm Silence, Alarm Activate, and System Reset) from a
remote location. The ACS Mode interface can also activate NACs, panel
circuits, and control modules from remote locations.

O.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit + -

EIA-485 wiring is connected to TB4 of the AFC-600 as shown
in the accompanying illustration.
[Link]
See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring Specifications” for details and
notes about EIA-485 requirements. + -
TB4 on
AFC-600

O.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

AFC-600 panels use Main Power Supply MPS-6. 24 VDC
The annunciator’s power supply is connected to + - + -
either of the MPS-6’s two non-resettable power
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supplies: TB2 Terminals 1 (+) and 2(-) or TB2

Terminals 3(+) and 4(-), as shown in the
accompanying illustration. No more than 1.25A can
be drawn from these power-limited terminals in + - + - + -
NONRESET 24V PWR LTD RESET
standby or alarm.
TB2 on the MPS-6
The power run to the annunciator does not require a
Power Supervision Relay. Loss of power is
inherently supervised through a Communications loss. This 24 VDC output is
supervised, power-limited, filtered, and non-resettable.

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O.4 Configuring Annunciators for the AFC-600

DIP Switch Settings Note:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Not used: This switch must be set “OFF”
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON” to shift
the control panel functions from the first
eight annunciator positions to expander
positions 57-64. This shift can only be set
on an annunciator set for address “1”.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the AFC-600. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: See Section 4.12.1 “DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A” and
Section 4.12.4 “Speaker Control Mode” for details about SW32 on ACM-24AT
and ACM-48A.

O.5 System and Point Annunciation

The control panel's annunciation points are divided into 13 ACS Selection
Groups of 64 points. Table O-1, which follows, summarizes the ACS Selection
Groups and what an annunciator displays if a group is selected. This fire alarm
control panel's Programming Manual provides a complete listing of the points
within the ACS Selection Groups and instructions on programming the panel for
addressable annunciators.

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ACS Selection Group Annunciator Display

A 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56
B Zones 57-99, 8 F zones, 4 NAC
C Loop 1, Modules 1-64
D Loop 2, Modules 1-64
E Loop 1, Modules 65-128
F Loop 2, Modules 65-128
G Loop 1 - Modules 129-159, 2 unused points
Loop 2 - Modules 129-159, 2 unused points
H Loop 1, Detectors 1-64
I Loop 2, Detectors 1-64
J Loop 1, Detectors 65-128
K Loop 2, Detectors 65-128
L Loop 1 - Detectors 129-159, 2 unused points
Loop 2 - Detectors 129-159, 2 unused points
M Panel circuits 1-1 to 8-8 (64)
1 Programmable Annunciator Group #1 *
2 Programmable Annunciator Group #2 *
3 Programmable Annunciator Group #3 *
4 Programmable Annunciator Group #4 *
5 Programmable Annunciator Group #5 *
6 Programmable Annunciator Group #6 *
7 Programmable Annunciator Group #7 *
8 Programmable Annunciator Group #8 *
9 Programmable Annunciator Group #9 *
0 Programmable Annunciator Group #10 *

Table O-1 ACS Selection Groups and the Annunciator

Display

*Note: VeriFire™ 600 is required to define Programmable Annunciator Groups.

Note: Annunciators configured for point annunciation:
• Do not respond to any status change, including system alarm or system
trouble, that is not within its ACS Selection Group.
• Do mask status changes for point number 1 of the start address selection.
• Do not respond to System Reset, Acknowledge, or Alarm Silence.
• Do not use the battery saving feature (100 mA battery load).

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APPENDIX P AM2020/AFP1010 Systems

P.1 Capabilities
When installed with an AM2020/AFP1010, annunciators can be programmed to
annunciate the status of addressable devices, software zones, and several system
control functions:
Devices
• Photo, Ion, and Heat Intelligent Detectors
• Monitor and Control Modules
• Addressable Manual Pull Stations
Note: Refer to the appropriate FACP manuals for more information.
Software Zones 1-240
System Controls
• Acknowledge/Step (the ACK/STEP key)
• Signal Silence
• System Reset
• Lamp Test
XP Series Transponder System
• Power and Audio Supply Supervision
• XP Series Form-C Alarm and Trouble Relays
• Control, Monitor, and Relay Module Circuits

P.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit

The AM2020/AFP1010 EIA-485 Circuit 1
must include an intelligent + -
Serial Interface Board Ground
(SIB-2048A/SIB-NET).
[Link]

Up to two EIA-485 circuit

loops may be connected to
the SIB as shown in the
accompanying
illustration. P5 on AM2020
+ - SIB-2048A/SIB-NET
EIA-485 Circuit 2
See Section 3.3 “EIA-485
Wiring Specifications” for Note:
details and notes about 1. EIA-485 circuit rated 5.5 VDC max., 60 mA max.
EIA-485 requirements. 2. If using the SIB’s resistor switch, refer to the
AM2020/AFP1010 manual.

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Software Requirements: ACM-16AT, ACM-32A

The AFP1010 is fully compatible with ACS annunciators. The AM2020 must be
operating with software with the following part numbers (or greater):

AM2020 Board ROM Part Number

Central Processing Unit (CPU-2020) 73123 and higher or M2.7 and higher

Display Interface Assembly (DIA-1) 73132 and higher or M2.7 and higher

Loop Interface Board (LIB-200) 73117 and higher or M2.7 and higher
Loop Interface Board M2.7 and higher
(LIB-200A/LIB-400)

Note: Each ROM in software installed in the AM2020/AFP1010 must be part of

the same software combination.

P.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

AM2020/AFP-1010 panels use Main Power 24 VDC
Supply MPS-24A. The annunciator’s power + -
supply is connected to +24V non-resettable

[Link]
power; use the middle two pins on TB3 of the
TB2 TB3
MPS-24A as shown in the accompanying
illustration. Do not cut jumper JP5! No more
POWER LIMITED
than 3A can be drawn from these power- +24R COMMON +24 COMMON

limited terminals in standby or alarm. TB3 on

MPS-24A
The power run to the annunciator does not
require a Power Supervision Relay. Loss of
power is inherently supervised through a Communications loss. This 24 VDC
output is supervised, power-limited, filtered, and non-resettable.

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P.4 Programming the AM2020/AFP1010 for Remote

Annunciation
Annunciator points must be programmed from the AM2020/AFP1010 before
the annunciators will function. The AM2020/AFP1010 employ the following
format for annunciator points:
A(xx) P(yy)

Annunciator address Annunciator Points per Module

In the range of 1-32,
First Second Note: Points
as set on the ACM-24AT,
AEM-24AT, AEM-24AT, 65-72 are not
annunciator’s rotary Points 1-24
Points 25-48 Points 49-64 used
decimal switches.
ACM-48A, AEM-48A
Note: Points 65-96 are not used
Points 1-48 Points 49-64

First Second Third

ACM-16AT,
AEM-16AT, AEM-16AT, AEM-16AT,
Points 1-16
Points 17-32 Points 33-48 Points 49-64

ACM-32A, AEM-32A,
Points 1-32 Points 33-64

Note: To program the annunciators into AM2020/AFP1010 memory, and to

map system points and software zones to annunciator points, refer to the
AM2020/AFP1010 Manual.
Note: When using the NCA to annunciate points on the AM2020/AFP1010 over
the network, enable state reporting in the AM2020/AFP1010 panel for control
module points and “NONA”/”NOA” module points; refer to the NCA Manual
for instructions.

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P.5 Configuring Annunciators for AM2020/AFP1010

DIP Switch Settings Note:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Manual override: Set “ON” when the annunciator is used for manual override of control
relays.
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in AM2020/AFP1010 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: See Section 4.12.1 “DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A” and
Section 4.12.4 “Speaker Control Mode” for details about SW32 on ACM-24AT
and ACM-48A.

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P.6 Configurations for Specific Applications

The ACS is a vital part of voice alarm applications with the AM2020/AFP1010.
An ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT allows for manual selection of speaker or
telephone circuits and can provide common system annunciation of circuits and
software zones. Dedicated annunciators are required for each of the following
specific types of applications:
• Common System Annunciation
• Speaker and Telephone Mode
• Manual Override

P.6.1 Common System Annunciation

An ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module may be used to annunciate AM2020/
AFP1010 circuits and software zones. If located remotely and used to execute
control functions (Acknowledge, Signal Silence, Reset), the DIP switches on the
annunciator must be set as follows:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT, and for the
8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Manual override: Set switch “OFF” for this application.
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in AM2020/AFP1010 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set switch accordingly
6 Piezo Disable: When the annunciator and AMG-1 are not located adjacent to the
AM2020/AFP1010, as in this application, the piezo must sound and the switch must be
set to “OFF”.
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set switch to the OFF position for this application.

This remote annunciator must be programmed to annunciate the status of all

points in the system, either by device/module, or by grouping points into
software zones and annunciating the status of those zones. Every point in the
system must be represented by at least one annunciator point at each remote
location.
Note: More than one monitor-type device may be programmed to a single
annunciator point. This multiple-mapping of initiating devices will operate the
point active and trouble LEDs of an annunciator point with Boolean “OR”
functionality.
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P.6.2 Speaker and Telephone Mode

To execute audio functions, use an ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT set to address 1.
This annunciator (and any expanders) must be installed adjacent to the AMG-1
and points assigned for AMG control cannot be used for common system
annunciation, or for the manual control of circuits and relays. Telephone points
can be mapped to unused points on this annunciator or on another ACM-24AT
or ACM-16AT annunciator for the control of telephone circuits. Set the DIP
switches as [Link] switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the
ACM-24AT, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT.
Dip Switch:
Switch
# ACM-24AT Function ACM-16AT Function
1 Manual override: Set switch “OFF” for this application
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in AM2020/AFP1010 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set switch “OFF” for this application.
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” for this application unless the annunciator and
AMG-1 are not located adjacent to the AM2020/AFP1010. In that case, the piezo must
sound and the switch must be set to “OFF”.
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch”OFF” for this application.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” for this application.

When configured as outlined in Speaker and Telephone Mode, the ACM-24AT

or ACM-16AT will function as follows:
• All new conditions (except telephone call-in) The piezo will not sound
and LEDs will not flash.
• Telephone call-in: The piezo will sound and both the point active and
trouble LEDs for the respective telephone point will flash. Pressing the
telephone point switch on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT will silence the
piezo and illuminate LEDs steadily. The AM2020/AFP1010 will indicate
telephone circuit connection by turning off the trouble LED.

P.6.3 Manual Override

Manual Override allows the on/off control of relays to be placed under sole
control of the annunciator switches. When Dip Switch 1 is ON, and the Manual
Override key has been pressed on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT, the
annunciator is in Manual Override mode, and the yellow override LED is ON.
Pressing the key again returns the annunciator to automatic mode. In manual
mode, automatic (control-by-event) commands from the AM2020/AFP1010 are
ignored, and relays may be switched on/off only from the annunciator switches.
In automatic mode, the relays may be switched by either the AM2020/AFP1010
or the annunciator switches.

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When in manual override mode, all points displayed on the ACM-24AT or

ACM-16AT and all its expanders will ignore subsequent Control-by-Event
(CBE) commands from the panel.
Manual Override Mode can be entered by pressing the Manual Override switch
on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module (Use special slide-in label).
• The Manual LED on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module will
illuminate steadily.
• The AM2020/AFP1010 will register an ANNUNCIATOR TROUBLE
condition.
• The state of the each annunciator point will remain the same as before.
• The output circuits can now be controlled via their point switches.
The AM2020/AFP1010 Control-By-Event will not override the
! manual control setting of the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module. To
return the annunciator to Automatic Mode, press the Manual
Override switch again (toggle action). Set the DIP switches on a
Manual Override annunciator as [Link] switch numbers given
below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT, and for the 8-pin DIP switch
on the ACM-16AT.
Dip Switch:

Switch
# ACM-24AT Function ACM-16AT Function
1 Manual override: Set “ON” for this application.
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in AM2020/AFP1010 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “OFF” for this application.
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” for this application unless the annunciator and
AMG-1 are not located adjacent to the AM2020/AFP1010. In that case, the piezo must
sound and the switch must be set to “OFF”.
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “OFF” for this application.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “OFF” for this application.

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P.7 ACS Program Mapping

ACS points “track” or follow those system points they are programmed to
annunciate; the annunciator points do not latch. Table P-1, which follows, lists
how the ACS annunciates various devices and functions.

ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT Module and

AEM-24AT or AEM-16AT Expanders

ACM-48A or
ACM-32A Module &
AEM-48A or
AEM-32A Expander

Point Type Active LED Trouble LED Control Switch

Control Module Indicates on/off status Indicates trouble Turns module on/off
XPC Circuit of module or circuit status of module or
XPR Circuit circuit
XPIQ Speaker and
Telephone/Strobe Circuits

Monitor Module Indicates alarm status Indicates trouble Not used

XPM Circuit of module or circuit 1 status of module or
XPIQ Monitoring circuit 1
XP5-M

Intelligent Detector Indicates alarm status Indicates trouble Not used

of detector status of detector

Software Zone Indicates active status Indicates System Not used

of software zone Trouble

ACK/STEP 1 Indicates System Indicates System ACK/STEP key

Alarm Trouble

SIGNAL SILENCE 1 Not used Indicates Signals SIGNAL SILENCE

Silence key

SYSTEM RESET 2 Indicates System Indicates System SYSTEM RESET key

Alarm Trouble

LAMP TEST 2 Not used Not used LAMP TEST key

Table P-1 Annunciator Program Mapping with AM2020/AFP1010

Note: Control Switches marked “not used” will still function as local LAMP TEST
switches for their respective LEDs.
1. In older systems, if the monitor module or XPM-8 circuit is programmed as a
supervisory point (SPSU), illumination of the trouble LED will occur for both
trouble and supervisory conditions. The exact status of the point (trouble versus
supervisory condition) can be read at the AM2020/AFP1010 control panel.
Prior to software release M2.8, supervisory points do not activate the point active
LEDs of an annunciator.
2. With the AM2020/AFP1010, the functions of ACK/STEP, SIGNAL SILENCE,
SYSTEM RESET and LAMP TEST may be assigned (mapped) to multiple
annunciator points.
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APPENDIX Q NFS-640 Systems

Q.1 Capabilities
ACS annunciators communicate with the control panel on the ACS Mode
interface (TB13 on the NFS-640’s main circuit board). The ACS Mode interface
can annunciate control panel, zone, detector, module, and circuit status. The 832
panel annunciation points are divided into 13 fixed ACS Selection Groups
(labeled A to M) of 64 points; these are detailed in the panel's programming
guide (see Section 1.2 “Related Documentation” for part numbers). There are
also ten programmable annunciator groups which are programmed using
VeriFire™ Tools software. You can assign each ACS Selection Group to one or
more of the 32 annunciator addresses supported by the control panel.
This fire alarm control panel can use ACS annunciator addresses 1–32 without a
UDACT and ACS annunciator addresses 1–19 with a UDACT. Up to 32 devices
can be driven by the EIA-485 communications output, all addresses combined.
Two-way communications can occur with only one annunciator per address;
other devices on the same address must be configured as “Receive Only”.
Use the ACS Mode Interface to remotely use control panel functions
(Acknowledge, Alarm Silence, Alarm Activate, and System Reset) from a
remote location. The ACS Mode interface can also activate NACs, panel
circuits, and control modules from remote locations.

Q.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit

EIA-485 wiring is connected to TB13 of the NFS-640 as + -
shown in the accompanying illustration.
See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring Specifications” for details

[Link]
and notes about EIA-485 requirements.

+ -
TB13 on
NFS-640

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Q.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

NFS-640 panels have an integral 24 VDC
on-board power supply. The
annunciator’s power supply is + -
connected to TB7 of the control

[Link]
panel as shown in the

TB7
accompanying illustration. No
more than 1.25A can be drawn + - + -
from these power-limited
terminals in standby or alarm. TB7 on NFS-640

The power run to the annunciator does not require a Power Supervision Relay.
Loss of power is inherently supervised through a Communications loss. This
24 VDC output is supervised, power-limited, filtered, and non-resettable.

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Q.4 Configuring Annunciators for the NFS-640

The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Not used: This switch must be set “OFF”
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON” to shift
the control panel functions from the first
eight annunciator positions to expander
positions 57-64. This shift can only be set
on an annunciator set for address “1”.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the NFS-640. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: See Section 4.12.1 “DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A” and
Section 4.12.4 “Speaker Control Mode” for details about SW32 on ACM-24AT
and ACM-48A.

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Q.5 System and Point Annunciation

The control panel's annunciation points are divided into 13 ACS Selection
Groups of 64 points. Table O-1, which follows, summarizes the ACS Selection
Groups and what an annunciator displays if a group is selected. This fire alarm
control panel's Programming Manual provides a complete listing of the points
within the ACS Selection Groups and instructions on programming the panel for
addressable annunciators.

ACS Selection Group Annunciator Display

A 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56
B Zones 57-99, 8 F zones, 4 NAC
C Loop 1, Modules 1-64
D Loop 2, Modules 1-64
E Loop 1, Modules 65-128
F Loop 2, Modules 65-128
G Loop 1 - Modules 129-159, 2 unused points
Loop 2 - Modules 129-159, 2 unused points
H Loop 1, Detectors 1-64
I Loop 2, Detectors 1-64
J Loop 1, Detectors 65-128
K Loop 2, Detectors 65-128
L Loop 1 - Detectors 129-159, 2 unused points
Loop 2 - Detectors 129-159, 2 unused points
M Panel circuits 1-1 to 8-8 (64)
1 Programmable Annunciator Group #1 *
2 Programmable Annunciator Group #2 *
3 Programmable Annunciator Group #3 *
4 Programmable Annunciator Group #4 *
5 Programmable Annunciator Group #5 *
6 Programmable Annunciator Group #6 *
7 Programmable Annunciator Group #7 *
8 Programmable Annunciator Group #8 *
9 Programmable Annunciator Group #9 *
0 Programmable Annunciator Group #10 *

Table Q-1 ACS Selection Groups and the Annunciator

Display

*Note: Defining Programmable Annunciator Groups requires VeriFire™ Tools.

Note: Annunciators configured for point annunciation:
• Do not respond to any status change, including system alarm or system
trouble, that is not within its ACS Selection Group.
• Do mask status changes for point number 1 of the start address selection.
• Do not respond to System Reset, Acknowledge, or Alarm Silence.
• Do not use the battery saving feature (100 mA battery load).

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APPENDIX R System 500 Systems:

ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Only
R.1 Capabilities
When installed with a System 500, ACM-16AT, ACM-32A and expanders can
annunciate the status of initiating and notification circuits, relays, and several
system control functions. Up to 32 devices can be connected to the EIA-485
communications output, all addresses combined, with up to 64 points to an
address. Two-way communications can occur with only one annunciator set to
address “1”; other devices must be configured as “Receive Only”. Check battery
calculation tables for power limitations. Each annunciator LED is automatically
assigned to one and only one system point:
Circuits:
• IZ-4/IZ-4A/IZ-8 Initiating Device Circuits (alarm and trouble)
• IC-4/ICE-4/ICR-4L Notification Appliance Circuits (activation and
trouble)
• CR-4/CRE-4/CR-4L Control Relays (activation and trouble)
• TC-2/TC-4 circuits (activation and trouble)
System Controls:
• Acknowledge
• Signal Silence
• System Reset
• Activate Notification Circuits 1 and 2, the Remote Signalling Municipal
Tie circuit, and the Alarm Relay.

R.2 Connecting EIA-485 Circuit

Communication between the
control panel and the Annunciator TB2 on main board
Control System is accomplished of System 500
over a two-wire EIA-485 serial
interface. This communication, to -

include the wiring, is supervised +

by the System 500. Loss of
communication results in “System
Trouble” and “Module Failure”
indications at the control panel.
The EIA-485 circuit that drives the
[Link]

ACS must be connected to

Terminal Block 2 on the control
panel (as shown in the
accompanying figure.)
• Power-limited and
supervised.
• 6,000 feet maximum distance

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(@16 AWG) between the

control panel and the furthest annunciator.
• Use twisted pair cable with a characteristic impedance of approximately
120 ohms.
• EIA-485 circuit rated 5.5 VDC max., 60 mA max.
Note: “System Trouble” and “Module Failure” will also occur if the normally
closed supervisory path between TB1 Terminals 6 and 7 on the annunciator is
opened (or the jumper has not been installed).

R.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

System 500 panels use the MPS-24B Main Power Supply. Connect the power
run for the ACS to MPS-24B TB2 Terminals 1 (+) and 2 (-).

WARNING: Cut JP1 to make this circuit non-resettable. Do not use this
! connection to simultaneously power four-wire detectors and annunciators.
See the System 500 Manual for location of JP1.
No more than 200 mA current can be drawn from these power-limited terminals
in standby or alarm.
The power run to the annunciator does not require a Power Supervision Relay
because loss of power is inherently supervised through a Communications loss.
This 24 VDC output is filtered, regulated, power-limited, and non-resettable.
When not using the trouble input on annunciator or expander, jumper terminals
TB1-6 and TB1- 7 together.

Mps24b_Inver.cdr
P3 2 1 4 3 2 1 TB2 4 3 2 CB1
P2
TB3
B ATT -
R55 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 AC HO T EARTH AC NEUT TB1
BATT + CO MM ON +24 VP OW ER CO MM O N + 24 VRES ET

( - ) Common 24 VDC Power (+)

TB2-2 TB2-1

MPS-24B (Shown as Mounted in System 500)

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R.4 Configuring the ACS for System 500

Note: Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly.
DIP Switch settings
Switch
# ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Not used: This switch must be set “OFF”
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules”
4 Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON” to switch the control panel functions out of the first
eight annunciator points. This switch is intended for systems between 9 and 16 circuits
and employing one ACM-16AT (with no expander) where annunciation of all circuits is
desired.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the System 500. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

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R.5 ACS Program Mapping

Annunciator points “track” or follow those system points they are programmed
to annunciate; they do not latch. Table R-1, which follows, outlines the
annunciation of various system circuits and functions.

ACM-16AT & AEM-16AT

ACM-32A &
AEM-32A

Circuit Type Red LED Yellow LED Control Switch2

IZ-4, IZ-4A, IZ-8, IZ- Indicates alarm status Indicates Not used
8CS, IZ-8CS4 circuit of circuit3 trouble status of
circuit
IC-4/ICE-4, ICR-4L Indicates Activation Indicates Controls
circuit trouble status of Notification Circuit
circuit
CR-4/CRE-4, CR-4L Indicates Activation Indicates Controls Relays
circuit trouble status of relay
TC-2, TC-4 circuit Indicates Activation Indicates Remote Switch
trouble status of relay Functions
Annunciator Point #1 Indicates Indicates ACKNOWLEDGE
System Alarm System Trouble
Annunciator Point #2 Not used Indicates that signals SIGNAL SILENCE
have been silenced
Annunciator Point #3 Not used Not used SYSTEM RESET
Annunciator Point #4 Not used Indicates Supervisory Not used
condition
Annunciator Point #5 Indicates that Indicates trouble Controls
Notification Circuit #1 status of circuit Notification Circuit #1
has been activated
Annunciator Point #6 Indicates that Indicates Controls
Notification Circuit #2 trouble status of Notification Circuit #2
has been activated circuit
Annunciator Point #7 Indicates that Remote Indicates trouble Controls Remote
Signalling Municipal status of circuit 5 Signalling Municipal
Tie has been Tie
activated
Annunciator Point #8 Indicates that Alarm Indicates AC Fail Controls Alarm Relay
Relay has been
activated

Table R-1 Annunciator Program Mapping with System 500

Note: Control Switches marked “not used” will still function as local LAMP
TEST or local ACKNOWLEDGE switches for their respective points.
1. If the Eight-Point Shift (DIP switch # 4) is set “ON,” the eight control
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panel functions will be shifted out of annunciator points 1 through 8. Those

eight points will annunciate the first module.
2. These control switches are active only if all of these conditions are set:
• Receive Only (DIP Switch # 5) is set to “OFF.”
• Switch Inhibit (DIP Switch # 7) is set to “OFF.”
3. With Software P/N #S500R4.0 or higher installed in the System 500, the
manner in which IZ-8, IZ-8CS, and IZ-8CS4 circuits programmed as
supervisory are annunciated depends upon whether Mode 1 or Mode 2 is
selected.
4. ICR-4L and CR-4L circuits are annunciated as points 41-44 when installed
behind the middle module or points 49-52 when installed behind the right-
hand side module.
5. Annunciator Point #7 yellow LED indicates Municipal Tie Trouble if no
UDACT is installed. It will annunciate Low Battery Ground Fault if a
UDACT is installed in the system.

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APPENDIX S System 5000 Systems: ACM-16AT

and ACM-32A Only
S.1 Capabilities
When installed with a System 5000, the ACS can annunciate the status of
initiating and notification circuits, relays, and several system control functions.
Each annunciator LED is automatically assigned to one and only one system
point.
Circuits:
• IZM-8 Initiating Device Circuits (alarm and trouble)
• ICM-4/ICE-4 Notification Appliance Circuits (trouble)*
• CRM-4/CRE-4 Control Relays (trouble)*
• TCM-2 circuits (trouble)*
• TCM-4 circuits (trouble)*
• VCM-4/DCM-4 circuits (trouble)*
• AIM-200 zones (alarm and trouble)
*Indication of output circuit activation can be obtained by programming the
control panel for “OUTPUT STATUS.”
System Controls:
• Acknowledge
• Signal Silence
• System Reset
Activate Notification Circuits 1 and 2, the Remote Signalling Municipal Tie
circuit, and the Alarm Relay.

S.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit

Communication between the TB2 on main board
control panel and the Annunciator of System 5000
Control System is accomplished
over a two-wire EIA-485 serial -
interface. This communication
+
circuit is supervised by the System.
To operate the ACS, the control
panel must be Revision D or
greater. The revision level of the
control panel is marked on a label
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affixed to the upper board.

Additionally, the system must be
operating under control panel
software with U4 ROM part
number 73085 or higher.
Loss of communication results in
“System Trouble” and “Module Failure” indications at the control panel.

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Note: “System Trouble” and “Module Failure” will also occur if the normally
closed supervisory path between TB1 Terminals 6 and 7 on the annunciator is
opened (or the jumper has not been installed).
The EIA-485 circuit that drives the ACS must be connected to the control panel
as in the accompanying illustration.
• Power-limited and supervised.
• 6,000 feet maximum distance (@16 AWG) between the control panel
and the furthest annunciator.
• Use twisted pair cable with a characteristic impedance of approximately
120 ohms.
• EIA-485 circuit rated 5.5 VDC max., 60 mA max.

S.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

MPS-24A Main Power Supply. Connect 24 VDC
the power run for the ACS to +24V non- + -
resettable power on TB3 of MPS-24A, as
shown in accompanying illustration
(filtered, power-limited, 3 amps max). TB2 TB3

POWER LIMITED
+24R COMMON +24 COMMON

24 VDC
MPS-24B Main Power Supply. Cut JP1 on
MPS-24B to make the circuit non-resettable
+ -
and connect the power run for the ACS to

[Link]
MPS-24B TB2 Terminals 1 (+) and 2 (-) as TB2 TB3
shown in the accompanying illustration
(filtered, power-limited, 200 milliamps POWER LIMITED
max). +24RST COMMON +24 COMMON

WARNING: Cut JP1 on MPS-24B to make this circuit non-resettable. Do

! not use this connection to simultaneously power four-wire detectors and
annunciators. See the System 5000 Manual for location of JP1.

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S.4 Installing Modules in the System

The ACS begins annunciation with the control panel and continues with the
annunciation of circuits on the module installed directly after the control panel.
To ensure full employment of ACS points, mount System modules that require
annunciation in the control panel row first, then in the second row, etc. Modules
with circuits that need not be annunciated by the ACS should be installed further
down in the cabinet.
Top Row: Annunciator Address “1”
Points 1-32, annunciated by either the first
ACM-16AT and its first expander, or by
the first ACM-32A.
2nd Row: Annunciator Address “1”
Points 33-64, annunciated by either the
second and third expanders of an ACM-
16AT, or by an AEM-32A expander.
3rd Row: Annunciator Address “2”
Points 65-96, annunciated by either the
second ACM-16AT and its first expander,
or by the second ACM-32A.
4th Row: Annunciator Address “2”
Points 97-128, annunciated by either the

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second and third expanders of the second
ACM-16AT, or by an AEM-32A.

CPU-5000
Note: Without invoking the Eight-Point-
Shift, the first eight points would be dedicated to control panel functions, not
circuits of the first module. (See “Configuring the ACS for This Control
Panel.”)

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S.5 Configuring the ACS for System 5000

Note: Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. The annunciator can be set for addresses 1, 2, 3 or 4. (Annunciator
Address “3” and “4” are used with AIM-200. Refer to “AIM-200 Point
Annunciation” on page 81.) The actual mapping arrangement for a respective
annunciator module and its expanders depends on System annunciator
programming. Refer to the System 5000 Programming Manual for a more
detailed explanation.
DIP Switch settings
Switch
# ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Not used: This switch must be set “OFF”
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules”
4 Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON” to shift the control panel functions from the first eight
annunciator positions to expander positions 57-64. This shift can only be set on an
annunciator set for address “1”.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the System 5000. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

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S.6 ACS Program Mapping

Annunciator points “track” or follow those system points they are programmed
to annunciate; they do not latch. Table S-1 outlines the annunciation of various
system circuits and functions.

ACM-16AT & AEM-16AT

ACM-32A &
AEM-32A

Circuit Type Red LED Yellow LED Control Switch2

IZM-8, IZM-8CS, Indicates alarm Indicates trouble status Not used

IZM-8CS4 circuit status of circuit6 of circuit
ICM-4/ICE-4 circuit Indicates Activation3 Indicates trouble status Controls
of circuit Notification Circuit4
CRM-4/CRE-4 circuit Indicates Activation3 Indicates trouble status Controls Relays4
of relay
TCM-2, TCM-4 Indicates Activation3 Indicates trouble status Remote Switch
VCM-4, DCM-4 circuit of relay Functions4
AIM-200 zone5 Indicates alarm status Indicates trouble status Not used
of circuit of circuit
Annunciator Point #11 Indicates Indicates ACKNOWLEDGE
System Alarm System Trouble
Annunciator Point #2 Not used Indicates signals SIGNAL SILENCE
have been silenced
Annunciator Point #3 Not used Not used SYSTEM RESET
Annunciator Point #4 Not used Indicates Not used
Supervisory condition
Annunciator Point #5 Indicates that Indicates trouble status Controls
Notification Circuit 1 of circuit Notification Circuit #1
has been activated
Annunciator Point #6 Indicates that Indicates trouble status Controls
Notification Circuit 2 of circuit Notification Circuit 2
has been activated
Annunciator Point #7 Indicates that the Indicates trouble status Controls Remote
Remote Signalling to of circuit7 Signalling Municipal Tie
Municipal Tie has been
activated
Annunciator Point #8 Indicates that the Alarm Indicates AC Fail Controls
Relay has been Alarm Relay
activated

Table S-1 Annunciator Program Mapping with System 5000

Note: Control Switches marked “not used” will still function as local LAMP
TEST or local ACKNOWLEDGE switches for their respective points.
1. If the Eight-Point Shift (DIP switch #4) is set “ON”, the eight control panel
functions will be shifted from annunciator points 1 through 8 to points 57
through 64 (provided those points exist in the system).
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2. These control switches are active only if all of the following conditions are
set:
• Receive Only (DIP Switch #5) is set to “OFF”.
• Switch Inhibit (DIP Switch #7) is set to “OFF”.
3. These status LEDs are active only when the system is programmed for
“Output Status”.
4. These control switches require that the system be programmed for “Output
Control”.
5. The ACS annunciates the eight AIM-200 software zones only, except as
described below.
6. With Software P/N#S5000R7.0 or higher installed in the System 5000, the
manner in which IZM-8 circuits programmed as supervisory are
annunciated depends upon whether Mode 1 or Mode 2 is selected.
7. Annunciator Point #7 yellow LED indicates Municipal Tie Trouble if no
UDACT is installed. It will annunciate Low Battery/Ground Fault if a
UDACT is installed in the system.

S.7 AIM-200 Point Annunciation

The ACS can annunciate J11

up to 192 intelligent
devices mapped by an
AIM-200. The AIM-200
must be installed
directly to the right of
the control panel.
This option provides
annunciation of up to
256 points for the
System 5000; one
possible configuration is
shown in the
accompanying
illustration.
Note that an annunciator
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controls standard
System zones; it cannot
be used to execute
manual ON/OFF control
of intelligent AIM-200 8 control 48 points mapped to modules in
points. panel points positions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
8 unusable
Annunciator
AIM-200 points
Address 1:
• 8 control panel points (control panel point shift not an option).
• 8 unusable points (redundant AIM-200 points).
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• 48 points mapped to the next six modules installed in the System (which
can also be AIM-200s for annunciation of their eight software zones).
Annunciator Address 2:
• Intelligent Detectors, addressed 1-64, on the AIM-200 installed next to
the control panel.
Annunciator Address 3:
• Addressable Modules, addressed 1-64, on the AIM-200 installed next to
the control panel.
Annunciator Address 4:
• Intelligent Detectors, addressed 65-96, followed by Addressable
Modules, addressed 65-96, on the AIM-200 installed next to the control
panel. The control panel’s programming manual provides programming
instructions for this option. Refer to program choice “AIM(256)”.
Note: AIM-200 detector and module addresses 97, 98, and 99 may be used, but
cannot be point-annunciated.

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APPENDIX T Combination Fire Alarm/Burglary

Systems
ACS annunciators can be used in combination fire/burglary and burglary
systems within the requirements set forth in this appendix.
1. Shielded cable must be used on all input/output wiring. Terminate both
ends of the shield at earth ground.
2. The annunciators shall be mounted within the protected area.
3. A pair of LEDs shall be set up to indicate the status of the zones covered in
a given premise and for the arm/disarm status.
4. Further requirements governing installation and programming are covered
in manuals for individual control panels (see Section 1.2 “Related
Documentation” for part numbers).

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APPENDIX U NCA Systems

U.1 Capabilities
ACS annunciators communicate with the control panel on the ACS Mode
interface (TB3 on the NCA’s main circuit board). Annunciators can be
programmed to annunciate the status of addressable devices, software zones,
system control functions or shadowing ACS points mapped to an AM2020/
AFP1010. The NCA supports up to 96 points per annunciator address. The ACS
devices can be programmed as either 64 or 96 points depending on which ACS
series is being used. Up to 32 devices can be driven by the EIA-485
communications output, all addresses combined. Two-way communications can
occur with only one annunciator per address; other devices on the same address
must be configured as “Receive Only”.

U.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit

EIA-485 wiring is connected to TB3 of the NCA (ACS

[Link]
Mode interface) as shown in the accompanying +
illustration. See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring -
Specifications” for details and notes about EIA-485
requirements. TB3 on NCA

U.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

The annunciator’s power supply is connected to +24V
non-resettable power on TB1 of the NCA; any of the
-
COMMON

three positive terminals and three negative terminals

-
can be used to connect power to the ACS. A typical
- -
+ +
+24V POWER

configuration is shown in the accompanying

[Link]

illustration. +
+
The current which can be drawn from these power-
EARTH

limited terminals depends on which supply is being TB1 on NCA

used to power the NCA; the annunciators may also be
powered directly from the power supply that is
powering the NCA, using the power-limited non-resettable 24VDC terminal.
(See the NCA Manual for details.)
The power run to the annunciator does not require a Power Supervision Relay.
Loss of power is inherently supervised through a Communications loss. This
24 VDC output is supervised, power-limited, filtered, and non-resettable.

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U.4 Programming the NCA for Remote Annunciation

Annunciator points must be programmed from the NCA before the annunciators
will function. The NCA employ the following format for annunciator points:
A(xx) P(yy)

Annunciator address Annunciator Points per Module

In the range of 1-32,
Second
as set on the ACM-24AT, First AEM-24AT, Third AEM-24AT,
AEM-24AT,
annunciator’s rotary Points 1-24 Points 25-48 Points 73-96*
Points 49-72*
decimal switches.
ACM-48A, AEM-48A,
Points 1-48 Points 49-96*

*Note: Points 65-96 are not used unless ACS device is programmed for 96 points.

Second
ACM-16AT, First AEM-16AT, Third AEM-16AT,
AEM-16AT,
Points 1-16 Points 17-32 Points 49-64
Points 33-48

ACM-32A, AEM-32A,
Points 1-32 Points 33-64

Note: To program the annunciators into NCA memory, and to map system
points and software zones to annunciator points, refer to the NCA Manual.
Note: When using the NCA to annunciate points on the AM2020/AFP1010 over
the network, enable state reporting in the AM2020/AFP1010 panel for control
module points and “NONA”/”NOA” module points; refer to the NCA Manual
for instructions.

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U.5 Configuring Annunciators for the NCA

The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Manual override: Set “ON” when the annunciator is used for manual override of control
relays.
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
NOTE: Only the first four switches control the NCA. Their functions are:
1=Acknowledge 2=Signal Silence, 3=System Reset, 4=Drill.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: See Section 4.12.1 “DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A” and
Section 4.12.4 “Speaker Control Mode” for details about SW32 on ACM-24AT
and ACM-48A.

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APPENDIX V NFS-3030 Systems

V.1 Capabilities
When installed with an NFS-3030, annunciators can be programmed to
annunciate the status of addressable devices, general zones, logic zones, and
several system control functions:
Devices
• Intelligent Detectors
• Monitor and Control Modules
• Addressable Manual Pull Stations
• Wireless Devices
• Panel Circuit Modules
Note: Refer to the appropriate FACP manuals for more information.
Zones 0-999

Logic Zones 1-1000

System Controls
• Acknowledge
• Signal Silence
• System Reset
• Lamp Test
• Drill
• Disable
• Monitor
• Control
• Telephone
XP Series Transponder System
• Power and Audio Supply Supervision
• XP Series Form-C Alarm and Trouble Relays
• Control, Monitor, and Relay Module Circuits

V.2 Connecting the EIA-485 Circuit

One ACS circuit may TB7 on NFS-3030
be connected to the
NFS-3030 as shown in the -
+
accompanying illustration. The
NFS-3030 must be at the end of the
EIA-485 circuit.
See Section 3.3 “EIA-485 Wiring
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Specifications” for details and notes

about EIA-485 requirements.

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V.3 Providing Power to Annunciators

The annunciator’s power supply is connected to TB6 on the AMPS-24/E, as
shown in the accompanying illustrations. The power run to the annunciator does
not require a Power Supervision Relay. Loss of power is inherently supervised
through a Communications loss. This 24 VDC output is supervised, filtered, and
non-resettable. It is power-limited only if the +5V output on this terminal block
is not used.

TB6 on AMPS-24/E

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V.4 Programming the NFS-3030 for Remote

Annunciation
Annunciator points must be programmed from the NFS-3030 before the
annunciators will function. The NFS-3030 employs the following format for
annunciator points:
A(xx) P(yy)

Annunciator address Annunciator Points per Module

In the range of 1-32,
First Second Third
as set on the ACM-24AT,
AEM-24AT, AEM-24AT, AEM-24AT,
annunciator’s rotary Points 1-24
Points 25-48 Points 49-72* Points 73-96*
decimal switches.
ACM-48A, AEM-48A,
Points 1-48 Points 49-96*

* To use Points 65-96, program the ACS device for 96 points.

First Second Third

ACM-16AT,
AEM-16AT, AEM-16AT, AEM-16AT,
Points 1-16
Points 17-32 Points 33-48 Points 49-64

ACM-32A, AEM-32A,
Points 1-32 Points 33-64

Note: To program the annunciators into NFS-3030 memory, and to map system
points and logic zones to annunciator points, refer to the NFS-3030 Manual.

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V.5 Configuring Annunciators for NFS-3030

DIP Switch Settings Note:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT and
ACM-48A, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.
Address and DIP switches must be set before the annunciator will operate
properly. See Section 4.2 “Connections and Switches” for switch locations.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Manual override: Set “ON” when the annunciator is used for manual override of control
relays.
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in NFS-3030 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “ON” for each annunciator that will provide the same
information as another annunciator in a different location. (When two or more
annunciators hold the same address, all but one must be configured as “Receive Only”
annunciators.)
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” to disable the piezo from sounding for any event.
(The piezo will also be disabled if Flash Inhibit is “ON”.)
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the flashing of LEDs associated with
unacknowledged events. Flash Inhibit also disables the piezo from sounding.

Note: See Section 4.12.1 “DIP Switch Summary: ACM-24AT, ACM-48A” and
Section 4.12.4 “Speaker Control Mode” for details about SW32 on ACM-24AT
and ACM-48A.

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V.6 Configurations for Specific Applications

The ACS is a vital part of voice alarm applications with the NFS-3030. An
ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT allows for manual selection of speaker or telephone
circuits and can provide common system annunciation of circuits and logic
zones. Dedicated annunciators are required for each of the following specific
types of applications:
• Common System Annunciation
• Speaker and Telephone Mode
• Manual Override

V.6.1 Common System Annunciation

An ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module may be used to annunciate NFS-3030
circuits and logic zones. If located remotely and used to execute control
functions (Acknowledge, Signal Silence, System Reset), the DIP switches on
the annunciator must be set as follows:
The switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the ACM-24AT, and for the
8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT and ACM-32A.

Switch
# ACM-24AT and ACM-48A ACM-16AT and ACM-32A Function
1 Manual override: Set switch “OFF” for this application.
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in NFS-3030 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set switch accordingly
6 Piezo Disable: The piezo must sound - this switch must be set to the “OFF position.
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” to disable the point control switches on the
annunciator and prevent them from executing system control functions. When
inhibited, the switches will serve as local Lamp Test switches only. In addition, the
Acknowledge/Lamp Test switch will function only in a local capacity unrecognized by
the system.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set switch to the OFF position for this application.

This remote annunciator must be programmed to annunciate the status of all

points in the system, either by device/module, or by grouping points into logic
zones and annunciating the status of those zones. Every point in the system must
be represented by at least one annunciator point at each remote location.
Note: More than one monitor-type device may be programmed to a single
annunciator point. This multiple-mapping of initiating devices will operate the
point active and trouble LEDs of an annunciator point with Boolean “OR”
functionality.

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V.6.2 Speaker and Telephone Mode

To execute audio functions, use an ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT set to address 1.
This annunciator (and any expanders) must be installed adjacent to the AMG-1
and points assigned for AMG control cannot be used for common system
annunciation, or for the manual control of circuits and relays. Telephone points
can be mapped to unused points on this annunciator or on another ACM-24AT
or ACM-16AT annunciator for the control of telephone circuits. Set the DIP
switches as [Link] switch numbers given below are for SW28 on the
ACM-24AT, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the ACM-16AT.
Dip Switch:
Switch
# ACM-24AT Function ACM-16AT Function
1 Manual override: Set switch “OFF” for this application
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in NFS-3030 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set switch “OFF” for this application.
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch “ON” for this application unless the annunciator and
AMG-1 are not located adjacent to the NFS-3030. In that case, the piezo must sound
and the switch must be set to “OFF”.
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch”OFF” for this application.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “ON” for this application.

When configured as outlined in Speaker and Telephone Mode, the ACM-24AT

or ACM-16AT will function as follows:
• All new conditions (except telephone call-in) The piezo will not sound
and LEDs will not flash.
• Telephone call-in: The piezo will sound and both the point active and
trouble LEDs for the respective telephone point will flash. Pressing the
telephone point switch on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT will silence the
piezo and illuminate LEDs steadily. The NFS-3030 will indicate
telephone circuit connection by turning off the trouble LED.

V.6.3 Manual Override

Manual Override allows the on/off control of relays to be placed under sole
control of the annunciator switches. When Dip Switch 1 is ON, and the Manual
Override key has been pressed on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT, the
annunciator is in Manual Override mode, and the yellow override LED is ON.
Pressing the key again returns the annunciator to automatic mode. In manual
mode, automatic (control-by-event) commands from the NFS-3030 are ignored,
and relays may be switched on/off only from the annunciator switches. In
automatic mode, the relays may be switched by either the NFS-3030 or the
annunciator switches.

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When in manual override mode, all points displayed on the ACM-24AT or

ACM-16AT and all its expanders will ignore subsequent Control-by-Event
(CBE) commands from the panel.
Manual Override Mode can be entered by pressing the Manual Override switch
on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module (Use special slide-in label).
• The Manual LED on the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module will
illuminate steadily.
• The NFS-3030 will register an ANNUNCIATOR TROUBLE condition.
• The state of the each annunciator point will remain the same as before.
• The output circuits can now be controlled via their point switches.
The NFS-3030 Control-By-Event will not override the manual
! control setting of the ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT module. To return
the annunciator to Automatic Mode, press the Manual Override
switch again (toggle action). Set the DIP switches on a Manual
Override annunciator as [Link] switch numbers given below are
for SW28 on the ACM-24AT, and for the 8-pin DIP switch on the
ACM-16AT.
Dip Switch:

Switch
# ACM-24AT Function ACM-16AT Function
1 Manual override: Set “ON” for this application.
2, 3 Expanders installed: Set these switches according to how many expanders are
installed at the address. See Section 4.12.3 “Configuring Number of Expander
Modules” for ACM-24AT/ACM-48A; see Section 4.13.3 “Configuring Number of
Expander Modules” for ACM-16AT/ACM-32A.
4 Not used; set to OFF Eight-Point Shift: Always set this switch
“OFF” in NFS-3030 systems.
5 Receive Only: Set this switch “OFF” for this application.
6 Piezo Disable: Set this switch accordingly.
7 Switch Inhibit: Set this switch “OFF” for this application.
8 Flash Inhibit: Set this switch “OFF” for this application.

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V.7 ACS Program Mapping

ACS points “track” or follow those system points they are programmed to
annunciate; the annunciator points do not latch. Table P-1, which follows, lists
how the ACS annunciates various devices and functions.

ACM-24AT or ACM-16AT Module and

AEM-24AT or AEM-16AT Expanders

ACM-48A or
ACM-32A Module &
AEM-48A or
AEM-32A Expander

Point Type Active LED Trouble LED Control Switch

Control Module Indicates on/off status Indicates trouble Turns module on/off
XPC Circuit of module or circuit status of module or
XPR Circuit circuit
XPIQ Speaker and
Telephone/Strobe Circuits
XP5-C Circuit
Monitor Module Indicates alarm status Indicates trouble Not used
XPM Circuit of module or circuit status of module or
circuit

Intelligent Detector Indicates alarm status Indicates trouble Not used

of detector status of detector

Logic Zone Indicates active status Not used Not used

of logic zone

ACKNOWLEDGE* Indicates System Indicates System ACKNOWLEDGE key

Alarm Trouble

SIGNAL SILENCE* Not used Indicates Signals SIGNAL SILENCE

Silence key

SYSTEM RESET* Not used Not used SYSTEM RESET key

LAMP TEST* Not used Not used LAMP TEST key

Table V-1 Annunciator Program Mapping with NFS-3030

Note: Control Switches marked “not used” will still function as local LAMP TEST
switches for their respective LEDs.
*With the NFS-3030, the functions of ACKNOWLEDGE, SIGNAL SILENCE, SYSTEM
RESET and LAMP TEST may be assigned (mapped) to multiple annunciator points.

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Notes

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 Index
A Point annunciation 57
ABF, ABS see Backboxes Power connections 56
ABM-1 18 Selection groups 57
ACM-16AT 10, 26, 27, 41 Speaker Control Mode 38
Addressing 40 AFP-100 9
Color variations 13 DIP switches 50
DIP switches 40, 41 Power connections 49
Expanders 28, 29 AFP1010, see AM2020/AFP1010
Keypad switches 45 AFP-200 9
LEDs 45 DIP switches 52, 54
Supervising devices 41 Power connections 51
ACM-24AT 9, 12, 26 UDACT 40
Addressing 36, 37 AFP-300/AFP-400 9
DIP switches 36, 38, 42 DIP switches 54
Expanders 28, 29 Power connections 53
Keypad switches Speaker Control Mode 38
LEDs 42 AFP-400 see AFP-300/AFP-400
Speaker Control Mode 38 AIM-200 81
ACM-32A 10, 14, 26, 27, 41 AKS-1(B), see Key switch
Addressing 40 AM2020 software requirements 60
DIP switches 40, 41 AM2020/AFP1010 9, 20
Expanders 28, 29 Applications 63
Keypad switches 47, 48 Cabinet mounting 22
LEDs 47 Common system annunciation 63
Supervising devices 41 DIP switches 62, 63, 64, 65, 91
ACM-48A 9, 12, 26 Manual override 64, 91
Addressing 36, 37 Power connections 60
DIP switches 36, 42 Speaker and Telephone Mode 64
Expanders 28, 29 Speaker Control Mode 38
Keypad switches Annunciator key switch, see Key
LEDs 42 switch
Addressing Annunciator phone jack see Phone
ACM-16AT, ACM-32A 40 jack
ACM-24AT 37 Audio functions with AM2020/
ACM-48A 37 AFP1010 64
Switch locations 26 Audio functions with NFS-3030 91
System 5000 78
Adhesive label 34 B
ADP-4, ADP-4B 18 Backboxes 15, 16, 22, 28
AEM-16AT 10, 13 Battery calculations 23, 24
Keypad switches 46 BMP-1 18
LEDs 46 Burglary systems 83
AEM-24AT 9, 12
DIP switches 42 C
LEDs 42 Cabinet mounting 22, 28
AEM-32A 10, 14 Cabinets see Backboxes, or Doors
LEDs 48 Canada, National Standard of 8
AEM-48A 9, 12 Common system annunciation
DIP switches 42 AM2020/AFP1010 63
LEDs 42 NFS-3030 90
AFC-600 9 Compatible panels 9
DIP switches 57 Configuring the ACS

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 AFC-600 57 32A only) 71
AFP-100 50 System 5000 (ACM-16AT, ACM-
AFP-200 52, 54 32A only) 76
AFP-300/AFP-400 54 Eight-point shift 40
AM2020/AFP1010 62, 63 System 500 73, 74
DIP switch locations 26 System 5000 78, 79, 80
NCA 86 Electrical ratings 23
NFS-3030 89, 90 End of line resistor 31, 35
NFS-640 69 Expanders 28, 29
System 500 73
System 5000 79 F
Connecting Expanders 28, 29 Fire/burglary systems 83
Control switch 80
Functions 44, 45, 46 G
System 5000 80 Ground 32
Control switches
System 500 74 I
Current draw calculations 24 Installation Checklist 25
Custom display labels 34 Installation procedures 25
Installing Modules in System
D 5000 78
DIP switches Installing modules in System
ACM-16AT, ACM-32A 27, 40 5000 78
ACM-24AT 38, 42
ACM-48A, AEM-48A 42 K
AEM-24AT 42 Key switch 34, 35
AFC-600 57 Key switch connector 27
AFP-100 50 keylock connector 35
AFP-200 52, 54 Keypad switches
AFP-300/AFP-400 54 AM2020/AFP1010 66
AM2020/AFP1010 62, 64, 65, 91 NFS-3030 93
Configuring number of expander
modules 37, 41 L
NCA 86 Labeling 34
NFS-3030 89, 91, 92 Lamp test switch 46, 48
NFS-640 69 LEDs 42
System 500 73 AM2020/AFP1010 66
System 5000 79 Color-programmable 42
with AM2020/AFP1010 63 Inactive 46, 48
with NFS-3030 90 NFS-3030 93
DP-DISP 18 Point-active 44, 45, 46, 47, 48
Dress plates 18, 29, 34 System 500 74
System 5000 80
E System Trouble 43, 44, 45, 47
Earth ground 32 Trouble 44, 45, 46
EIA-485 20, 30, 31 Local silence/acknowledge
AFC-600 56 switch 45, 47
AFP-100 49 see also Acknowledge/Lamp Test
AFP-200 51 switch
AFP-300/AFP-400 53
AM2020/AFP1010 59 M
NFS-3030 87 Manual override 43, 45, 63, 64, 90,
NFS-640 67, 84 91
Shielding the circuit 31 Mounting 28
System 500 (ACM-16AT, ACM- multiple power supplies 22, 23

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AM2020/AFP1010 66
N NFS-3030 93
NCA 38, 84 System 500 74
DIP switches 86 System 5000 80
NFS-3030 9, 10, 38, 87
Applications 90 R
Common system annunciation 90 Receive Only Annunciators 21, 22
DIP switches 89, 90, 92 Receive/transmit annunciators 21
Power connections 88 Related Documentation 11
Speaker and Telephone Mode 91 Remote annunciation, AM2020/
NFS-640 9, 67 AFP1010 61
DIP switches 69 Remote annunciation, NCA 85
Selection groups 70 Remote annunciation, NFS-3030 88
Speaker Control Mode 38
S
O Selection groups
On-line LED 43, 45, 47 AFC-600 57
Overview AFP-300/AFP-400 55
ACM-16AT 10 NFS-640 70
ACM-24AT, AEM-24AT 9, 12 Semi-flush-mount Backboxes 16
ACM-32A 10, 14 SIB, AM2020/AFP1010 59
ACM-48A, AEM-48A 9, 12 Slide-in labels 34
AEM-16AT 10, 13 Slide-in labels, see also center pages
AEM-32A 10, 14 Software requirements, AM2020 60
Backboxes 15, 16 Speaker and telephone mode
Color variations 13 AM2020/AFP1010 63
Dress panels 18 NFS-3030 90
installation procedures 25 Speaker Control Mode 38
Key switch Specifications 20
Phone jack Communication 20
Electrical Ratings 23
P Power 23
Phone jack 34, 35 Supervising devices with ACM-
Point annunciation 57 16AT, ACM-32A 41
AIM-200 81 Surface-Mount Backboxes 15
AM2020/AFP1010 61 Switch locations 26
NCA 85 System 500
NFS-3030 88 ACS program mapping 74
NFS-640 70 Control switches 74
System 5000 81 DIP switches 73
Point mapping 39 LEDs 74
AFP-300/AFP-400 55 Power connections 72
Point-active LEDs see LEDs System 5000 80
Power connections 32, 33 ACS program mapping 80
AFC-600 56 Control switches 80
AFP-100 49 DIP switches 79
AFP-200 51 EIA-485 76
AFP-300/AFP-400 53 LEDs 80
AM2020/AFP1010 60 Power connections 77
NFS-3030 88 System annunciation 57
NFS-640 68, 84 System Trouble LEDs see LEDs
System 500 72
System 5000 77 T
Power Requirements 23 Testing 42

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U
UDACT
ACM-16AT, ACM-32A 40
ACM-24AT, ACM-48A 37
AFC-600 56
AFP-200 40
AFP-300/AFP-400 53
NFS-640 67
System 500 75
System 5000 81

V
VeriFire™ 9, 10, 56
Voice applications, AM2020/
AFP1010 63
Voice applications, NFS-3030 90
VP-2, VP-2B 18

W
Wiring 28, 30, 33, 35

X
XPIQ 38

Z
Zone mapping, AFP-300/AFP-
400 55

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