DF-52395:A • A1-90

MS-9600
Rev. 2/DACT-UD: Intelligent Address-
able FACP with Optional 2nd Loop
Addressable

General
The Fire•Lite MS-9600 is a compact, cost-effective, intelligent
addressable fire alarm control panel with a capacity of 318
addressable Fire•Lite devices on one Signaling Line Circuit
(SLC) or a total of 636 addressable points with an optional
second loop (SLC-2). An optional modem (DACT-UD) is avail-
able for remote site upload/download and/or remote monitor-
ing.
Each Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) loop supports up to 159
addressable detectors including photoelectric, photoelectric
with heat, ionization, photoelectric duct, fixed heat, fixed heat
with rate-of-rise, and fixed high-heat detectors. It also supports
up to 159 addressable modules including monitor (two-wire
detector, normally open devices), dual-monitor functions (two
monitor circuits from one module, two addresses used), con-
trol (for Notification Appliance Circuits), and relay (two Form-
C) modules. The panel uses surface-mount technology and is
designed for ease of installation, programming, and mainte-
nance. It features the latest in advanced fire protection tech-
nology, including maintenance alert and automatic detector
test functions.

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SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Optional modem.
• Remote site upload/download capability (with DACT-UD).
• Selectable strobe synchronization per NAC.
• Two-level user-programmable passwords.
• Remote site upload/download.
• Custom English labels (per point) may be manually entered
• Four Class B or two Class A NAC circuits. or selected from an internal library file.
• Two programmable Form-C relay outputs.
FEATURES • 99 software zones.
SLC Loop: User Interface:
• SLC can be configured for NFPA Style 4, 6, or 7 operation. • Optional modem (DACT-UD).
• SLC supports up to 318 addressable devices per loop (159 • Remote Acknowledge, Silence, Reset and Drill via address-
detectors and 159 monitor, control, or relay modules), able monitor modules, ACS Series annunciators or LCD-
including the new addressable dual-monitor module, heat 80F remote annunciator.
detectors, and duct detector.
• EIA-232 printer/PC interface (variable baud rate) on main
• SLC loop maximum length 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) @ 12 AWG circuit board.
(3.31 mm²). Requires twisted, shielded wire (3,000 ft./914.4
• Integral 80-character LCD display with backlighting.
m untwisted, unshielded wire).
• Real-time clock/calendar with automatic daylight savings
adjustments.
Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs): • History file with 1,000-event capacity.
• Four onboard NACs with additional NAC capability using • EIA-485 supporting up to 32 ACS Series annunciators.
output control modules (CMF-300 or CMF-300-6). • EIA-485 supporting up to 32 LCD-80F annunciators.
• Silence Inhibit and Auto Silence timer options. • Maintenance alert warns when smoke detector dust accu-
• Continuous, March Time, Temporal or California code for mulation is excessive.
main circuit board NACs with two-stage capability. • Automatic device type-code verification.
• Selectable strobe synchronization per NAC. • One person audible or silent walk test with walk-test log and
printout.
Advanced Fire Technology: • Point trouble identification.
• Sensitivity testing with printable results, onsite or offsite. • Local piezo sounder.
• Automatic drift compensation. • Waterflow (nonsilenceable) selection per monitor point.
Programming and Software: • System alarm verification selection per detector point.
• Autoprogram (learn mode) reduces installation time. • PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence) and presignal delay per
point (NFPA 72 compliant).
• Fully programmable from local keypad, local PS-2 keyboard
or PC via PK-Plus Windows® utility.

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WIRING REQUIREMENTS
The SLC requires use of a specific wire type to ensure proper
circuit operation. It is recommended that all SLC wiring be
twisted-pair shielded to minimize the effects of electrical inter-
ference. Wire size should be no smaller than 18 AWG (0.821
mm²) and no larger than 12 AWG (3.31 mm²). The wire size
depends on the length of the SLC circuit. Use the table below
to determine the specific wiring requirements for the SLC.

Distance in
Wire Requirements Typical Wire Size
Feet (m)
10,000 feet 12 AWG (3.31 mm²): Belden 9583, Genesis
Twisted-pair, shielded
(3,048 m) 4410, Signal 98230, WPW D999.
8,000 feet 14 AWG (2.08 mm²): Belden 9581, Genesis
Twisted-pair, shielded
(2,438 m) 4408, Signal 98430, WPW D995.
4,875 feet 16 AWG (1.31 mm²): Belden 9575, Genesis
Twisted-pair, shielded
(1,486 m) 4406 and 4606, Signal 98630, WPW D991.
3,225 feet 18 AWG (0.821 mm²): Belden 9574, Genesis 52395d1.wmf
Twisted-pair, shielded
(983 m) 4402 and 4602, Signal 98300, WPW D975.
3,000 feet
Untwisted, unshielded 12 – 18 AWG (3.31 – 0.821 mm²).
(915 m)

• Optional 4XTMF module (conventional reverse polarity/city

box transmitter).

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Controls and Indicators Specifications
LED INDICATORS AC Power – TB1: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3.0 A. Wire size: minimum
14 AWG (2.08 mm²) with 600 V insulation.
1 AC POWER (green) Battery (lead acid only) – TB2: Maximum charging circuit:
2 FIRE ALARM (red) Normal flat charge 27.6 VDC @ 1.0 A. Maximum battery
charger capacity: 25 AH. MS-9600 cabinet holds maximum of
3 SUPERVISORY (yellow)
two 18 AH batteries. For 25 – 120 AH batteries, use the CHG-
4 ALARM SILENCED (yellow) 120F or CHG-75 Battery Charger and BB-55F Battery Box.
5 TROUBLE (yellow) NOTE: Jumper JP3, on the FACP main circuit board, must be
cut to disable the FACP battery charger when using the CHG-
6 MAINTENANCE/PRESIGNAL (yellow)
120F.
7 DISABLED (yellow)
Communication Loop – (standard) TB8: 24 VDC nominal,
8 BATTERY (yellow) 27.6 VDC maximum. Maximum length: 10,000 ft. (3048 m)
9 GROUND (yellow)
total twisted, shielded pair length. Maximum loop current: 400
mA (short circuit) or 100 mA (normal). Maximum loop resis-
tance: 40 ohms. Supervised and power-limited.
MEMBRANE SWITCH CONTROLS
The maximum available current shared between all NACs
1 ACKNOWLEDGE/STEP and auxiliary power outputs is 7.0 A at 24 VDC.
2 ALARM SILENCE Notification Appliance Circuits – TB4: Power-limited cir-
3 DRILL cuitry. Maximum voltage drop in wiring: 2.0 VDC. Nominal
operating voltage: 24 VDC. Current limit: fuseless, electronic,
4 RESET (lamp test) power-limited circuitry. Maximum signaling current per circuit:
5-16 12-key pad with full alphabet 3.0 A. End-of-Line Resistor: 4.7K ohm, 1/2 watt (P/N 71252 UL
listed) for NACs. Refer to Fire•Lite Device Compatibility Docu-
17-20 4 cursor keys ment for listed compatible devices.
21 ENTER Programmable and Trouble Output Relays – TB5: Contact
rating: 2.0 A @ 30 VDC (resistive), 0.5 A @ 30 VAC (resistive).
Field-Programming Features Form-C relays.
Four-Wire Resettable Smoke Detector Power (24 VDC
OFFLINE PROGRAMMING: Create the entire program in your
nominal) – TB3, Terminals 1(+) & 2(–): Maximum ripple volt-
office using a Windows®-based software package (order pro-
age: 10 mVrms. Up to 3.0 A for powering four-wire smoke
gramming kit PK-CD, containing PK-Plus, separately). Upload/
detectors. Power-limited circuit. Refer to Fire•Lite Device Com-
download system programming locally to the MS-9600 in less
patibility Document for listed compatible devices.
than one minute.
Nonresettable Power #1 (24 VDC Nominal) –TB3, Termi-
AUTOPROGRAMMING: Command the MS-9600 to program
nals 3 (+) & 4 (–): Maximum ripple voltage: 10 mVrms. Up to
itself (takes less than 30 seconds). In the Auto-Program mode,
0.5 A total DC current available from each output. Power-lim-
the MS-9600 scans for all possible devices at all addresses,
ited circuit. TB3, Terminals 5 (+) & 6 (–): non-resettable
stores the device types, and addresses found, and then loads
power #2.
default values for all options (General Alarm). It also checks for
two or more devices set to the same address. EIA-485 (ACS) – TB6: ACS annunciator connector, Terminal 1
(+) and Terminal 2 (–).
ONLINE EDIT: While still providing fire protection, the MS-
9600 may be programmed from the front panel. Simple menu EIA-485 (TERM) – TB7: Terminal mode annunciator connec-
trees displayed on the LCD allow the trained user to perform tor, Terminal 1 (Out +), 2 (In +), 3 (Out –), 4 (In –).
all functions without referring back to the programming man- EIA-232 – TB8: PC/printer connector, Terminal 1 (Transmit), 2
ual. (Receive), 3 (DTR), 4 (Ground).
ENGLISH LABEL LIBRARY: Quickly select labels from a
standard library of more than 50 adjectives/nouns, such as Cabinet Specifications
“FLR 3 HALLWAY,” or enter custom labels letter-by-letter. Use
recall function to repeat previously used label. Door: 18.67" (47.43 cm) high x 15.78" (40.08 cm) wide x 1.08"
(2.74 cm) deep. Backbox: 18.50" (47.0 cm) high x 15.50"
PROGRAM CHECK: Automatically catch common errors, (39.37 cm) wide x 4.37" (11.1 cm) deep. Trim Ring (FC-TR):
such as control modules not linked to any zone or input point. 21.62" (54.92 cm) high x 18.62" (47.3 cm) wide.

Maintenance Alert Product Line Information

The MS-9600 continuously monitors each smoke detector and MS-9600: 318-point addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel,
is capable of reporting maintenance conditions. This reduces one SLC loop. Includes 80-character LCD display, single
the risk of false alarms due to dust accumulation. Refer to the printed circuit board, and cabinet.
control panel installation manual for more information.
DACT-UD: Optional modem for remote site upload/download
and/or remote monitoring.
Automatic Test Operation
ACM-8RF: Optional plug-in relay module provides 8 Form-C
The MS-9600 performs an automatic test of each detector 5.0 amp relays.
every two hours. Failure to meet the test limits causes an
AUTO TEST FAIL trouble type. System Reset clears this trou- PK-CD: Contains PK-Plus programming software for Win-
ble. dows®-based PC computer (cable not included).
SLC-2: Optional expander module, enables second SLC loop.

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BRKT-9600: Bracket, mounts UDACT-F and ACM-8RF within I300: This module isolates the SLC loop from short circuit con-
MS-9600 cabinet. ditions (required for Style 7 operation).
DP-9600: Dress panel for MS-9600. SMB500: Used to mount all modules except the MMF-301 and
FC-TR: Trim Ring for semi-flush mounting. M301.

BB-55F: Battery box, required to house two 25 AH batteries MMF-300-10: Ten-input monitor module. Mount one or two
and one CHG-120F battery charger. For batteries greater modules in a BB-2F cabinet (optional). Mount up to six mod-
than 25 AH, consult factory for housing/mounting arrange- ules on a CHS-6 chassis in a BB-6F.
ments. MMF-302-6: Six-zone interface module. Mount one or two
BB-26: Battery backbox, holds up to two 25 AH batteries. modules in a BB-2F cabinet (optional). Mount up to six mod-
ules on a CHS-6 chassis in a BB-6F.
CHG-120F: Remote battery charging system for lead-acid bat-
teries with a rating of 25 to 120 AH. CHG-120F or CHG-75 CMF-300-6: Six-circuit supervised control module. Mount one
required for charging greater than 25 AH batteries. or two modules in a BB-2F cabinet (optional). Mount up to six
modules on a CHS-6 chassis in a BB-6F.
CHG-75: Battery charger for lead-acid batteries with a rating
of 25 to 75 AH. CHG-120F or CHG-75 required for charging CRF-300-6: Six Form-C relay control module. Mount one or
greater than 25 AH batteries. two modules in a BB-2F cabinet (optional). Mount up to six
modules on a CHS-6 chassis in a BB-6F.
BAT Series: Batteries, see data sheet DF-52397.
NOTES: 1) Compatible with legacy Fire•Lite 300 Series
PRT/PK-CABLE: Cable printer/personal computer interface devices. Please consult factory for further information on previ-
cable. ous 300 Series devices: CP300/CP350, SD300(T)/SD350(T),
D350(R)P, M300, M301, M302, C304, and BG-10LX. 2) “A”
suffix should be included only when ordering ULC listed units
(e.g., SD355A, MMF-300A). 3) For more information on Com-
Compatible Addressable Devices patible Addressable Devices for use with the MS-9600, see
All feature a polling LED and rotary switches for addressing. the following data sheets (document numbers): AD355
CP355: Addressable low-profile ionization smoke detector. (DF-52386), BG-12LX (DF-52013), CMF-300-6 (DF-52365),
CRF-300-6 (DF-52374), CMF/CRF Series (DF-52130),
SD355: Addressable low-profile photoelectric smoke detector. CP355 (DF-52383), D350PL/D350RPL (DF-52398), H355
SD355T: Addressable low-profile photoelectric smoke detector Series (DF-52385), I300 (DF-52389), MMF-300 Series/MDF-
with thermal sensor. 300 (DF-52121), MMF-300-10 (DF-52347), MMF-302-6 (DF-
52356), SD355/SD355T (DF-52384).
H355: Fast-response, low-profile heat detector.
H355R: Fast-response, low-profile heat detector with rate-of-
rise option.
Compatible Annunciators
AD355: Low-profile, intelligent, “Adapt” multi-sensor detector
(B350LP base included). EIA-485 interface: Built into the motherboard.
D350PL: Photoelectric low-flow duct smoke detector. ACS/ACM Annunciator Series: Allows annunciation of loop
modules and detectors. For more information, refer to data
D350RPL: Photoelectric low-flow duct smoke detector with sheet DF-52378.
relay option.
LDM Graphic Series: Lamp Driver Module series for use with
MMF-300: Addressable Monitor Module for one zone of nor- custom graphic annunciators. For more information, refer to
mally-open dry-contact initiating devices. Mounts in standard data sheet DF-51384.
4.0" (10.16 cm) box. Includes plastic cover plate and end-of-
line resistor. Module may be configured for either a Style B LCD-80F (Liquid Crystal Display) point annunciator: 80-
(Class B) or Style D (Class A) IDC. character, backlit LCD-type fire annunciators capable of dis-
playing English-language text. Up to 32 LCD-80F annunciators
MDF-300: Dual Monitor Module. Same as MMF-300 except it may be connected to the EIA-485 terminal mode serial inter-
provides two Style B (Class B) only IDCs. face on the MS-9600 motherboard. For more information,
MMF-301: Miniature version of MMF-300. Excludes LED and refer to data sheet DF-52185.
Style D option. Connects with wire pigtails. May mount in
device backbox.
MMF-302: Similar to MMF-300, but may monitor up to 20 con- Temperature and Humidity Ranges
ventional two-wire detectors. Requires resettable 24 VDC
power. Consult Device Compatibility Document for compatible This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0 –
smoke detectors. 49°C/32 – 120°F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH(non-
condensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful
CMF-300: Addressable Control Module for one Style Y/Z life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic com-
(Class B/A) zone of supervised polarized Notification Appli- ponents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ances. Mounts directly to a 4.0" (10.16 cm) electrical box. ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
Notification Appliance Circuit option requires external 24 VDC system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with
to power notification appliances. a normal room temperature of 15 – 27°C/60 – 80°F.
CRF-300: Addressable relay module containing two isolated
sets of Form-C contacts, which operate as a DPDT switch.
Mounts directly to a 4.0" (10.16 cm) box, surface mount using
the SMB500.
BG-12LX: Addressable manual pull station with interface mod-
ule mounted inside.

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NFPA Standards
The MS-9600 complies with the following NFPA 72 Fire Alarm
Systems requirements:
• LOCAL (Automatic, Manual, Waterflow and Sprinkler
Supervisory).
• AUXILIARY (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow) (requires
4XTMF).
• REMOTE STATION (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow)
(requires 4XTMF).
• PROPRIETARY (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow).
• CENTRAL STATION (Automatic, Manual and Waterflow,
and Sprinkler Supervised).

Agency Listings and Approvals

The listings and approvals below apply to the basic MS-9600
control panel. In some cases, certain modules may not be
listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in pro-
cess. Consult factory for latest listing status.
• UL: S624
• ULC CS68 (except DACT-UD)
• FM approved
• CSFM 7165-0075:191
• MEA 72-01-E/341-03-E

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