Installation Instructions

Model MDACT
MXL/FireFinder-XLS Multi-Point Digital Alarm Communicator
INTRODUCTION
The Model MDACT from Siemens Industry, Inc. is a
multipoint serial dialer for use in MXL and FireFinderXLS systems where point identification of alarm,
supervisory, status or trouble indication is required at
central stations.

For MXL programming, refer to MXL Operation,

Installation, and Maintenance Manual, P/N 315092036, MXL-IQ Operation, Installation, and Maintenance Manual, P/N 315-093624, CSG-M Manual,
P/N 315-090381, and CSG-M Version 11.05 Update, P/N 315-099402, as applicable.

The MDACT has the following features:

Multiple Data Protocols: Contact ID and SIA
100 Event History Buffer
Dual Phone Line Interface
Option Bus Interface for Built-in Programming
using DCT-P LCD Remote Keypad
LEDs for Heartbeat, System Trouble and Phone
Line Trouble (one per line)
Real Time Clock

For FireFinder-XLS programming, refer to the

FireFinder-XLS Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual, P/N 315-033744, and the Zeus
Quick Start Manual, P/N 315-033875.

OPERATION
The MDACT delays the AC Fail trouble signal in
accordance with NFPA and UL requirements. Refer
to the MDACT Programming Manual, P/N 315099378 for further information.

NOTE: The NIM-2D Upgrade Kit, P/N 500-649576,

must be used.
The MDACT is compatible with the following:
MMB ROM version 10.14 and higher
SMB ROM version 6.14 and higher
CSG-M version 11.05 and higher
PMI version 4.0 and higher
Zeus version 4.0 and higher

INSTALLATION
Remove all system power before installation,
first battery and then AC. (To power up, connect
the AC first, then the battery.)
The MDACT installs into the MXL optional MOM-4/-2
card cage where it occupies one half width slot. The

CABLE P/N 555-190967

TO MMB-2/-3, SMB-2/-3 OR PSR-1
DO NOT USE

DO NOT USE
1

TB1

P5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

P1

TB3

P7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

TB6

P3

MOM-4
INSTALLED IN MXL PANEL

P2

MDACT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

MDACT
P81 TB7 1 P10
1

TB2

P4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

TB4

NOTE:
MDACT can only be installed
in MOM-4/-2 slots P2 or P4.
TO MMB-2/-3, SMB-2/-3, PSR-1 OR PSC-12
24V

Figure 1
MDACT Installation In MXL Panel
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Building Technologies Division
Florham Park, NJ

P/N 315-099351-6

Siemens Building Technologies, Ltd.

Fire Safety & Security Products
2 Kenview Boulevard
Brampton, Ontario
L6T 5E4 Canada

TO PSC-12
24V

DO NOT USE WITH FIREFINDER-XLS,

SEE XMI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
P/N 315-034870
1

P5

P7
TB6

MOM-2*
INSTALLED IN FIREFINDER-XLS PANEL
P2

XMI

MDACT
P81 TB7 1 P10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

TB2

TB4
DO NOT USE WITH FIREFINDER-XLS,
SEE XMI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
P/N 315-034870

FIREFINDER-XLS, ONLY
* FOR
MODEL MOM-2 IS AVAILABLE.
REQUIRES MOUNTING PLATE
MOM2-XMP.

Figure 2
MDACT Installation In FireFinder-XLS Panel

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

SW1

NIM-2D
P6
M
1
13

W
3

JP4

4 3 2 1

15

W X

SW3
W X

INSTALL JUMPER
PLUGS IN ORIENTATION
AS SHOWN. POSITION M
SHOWN SELECTED.

NOTE:

Switch SW3 is factory set.

All switches must remain in
the ON position.

P4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

P6
INSTALL JUMPER PLUGS
IN ORIENTATION
AS SHOWN.

JP4

Figure 3
NIM-2D Module Board

MDACT can be installed in either slot P2 or slot P4 of

the MOM-4/-2. (See Figure 1.) For FireFinder-XLS,
only the MOM-2 can be used. (See Figure 2.)

Telephone Connectons

Setting the Switches

Connect the primary phone line to the MDACT modular jack "Line1" using a phone cord. Connect the
secondary phone line to the MDACT jack "LINE2"
using another phone cord. See Figure 4 for phone line
connection.

Telephone Cord Installation

Set all switches, configuration jumpers, and connection cables before installing them into the MOM-4/-2.
See Figure 3 for switch locations.
1. Use switch SW1 to set the MXL MNET or
FireFinder-XLS HNET network address. Set this
switch according to the address where the MDACT
is installed in the MXL or FireFinder-XLS network
map. Refer to the CSG-M or Zeus configuration
printout for the address of the module. See Table 1
for MXL (MNET) and XLS (HNET) settings.
2. Switch SW3 is factory set. All switches must
remain in the ON position.
3. Set jumper plugs on JP4 to the "M" position.
4. Set jumper plugs on P6 to the positions shown in
Figure 3.

NOTE: You must connect separate primary and

secondary phone lines to the MDACT for all
applications.

Location
To prevent jamming of alarm and other reports, wire
and locate the RJ31X or RJ38X jack so that normal
phone use is temporarily interrupted while the MDACT
transmits data (See Figure 5). After installation,
confirm that the MDACT seizes the line, acquires dial
tone and reports correctly to the receiver.

Phone Line 1
LINE 1

Phone Line 1 LED

Phone Line 2
LINE 2

Phone Line 2 LED

SYS TROUBLE
HEARTBEAT

System Trouble LED

Heartbeat LED

KEYPAD

+ + - - AB

Dialer To NIM-2D
Factory Connection

Keypad Molex
Connector Pins
No Connection
No Connection

Figure 4
Dialer PCB Layout

Full Modular Phone Jack To Dialer

R1

1
2
3
R

4
5

6
7
T1

8
RJ31X Module

NOTE: Use the supplied telco cable assemblies to connect to an RJ31 jack. Make sure the RJ31 jacks are
mounted in a secure location to prevent false disconnections and/or tampering.

Figure 5
RJ31X Wiring

Notification

Connecting the Keypad to the MDACT

Do not connect registered equipment to party lines or

coin-operated telephones. If the local telephone
company requests notification before you connect the
MDACT to the telephone network, supply the following
information:

NOTE: The DCT-P LCD Remote Keypad is used

strictly for programming and debugging
purposes only.

the particular line to which you are connecting the

MDACT

the make, model and serial number of the device

the FCC registration number (ESVMUL-46514-AL-E)

and ringer equivalence (0.0B).

A DCT-P LCD Remote Keypad can be used to

operate the MDACT Communicator. Plug the molex
connector from the DCT-P onto the connector pins on
the MDACT board as shown in Figure 6.
Use the following steps when programming the
MDACT from the DCT-P.
1. Set the DCT-P address between 1 and 15.

If the telephone company makes changes in its

communications facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that may affect the performance of the
MDACT, the telephone company is obligated to notify
the user in writing.

2. Use the wire connector supplied with the DCT-P to

connect the DCT-P to the MDACT. See Figure 6.
3. Program the MDACT as explained in the
programming section of the MDACT Programming
Manual, P/N 315-099378.

The MDACT meets the requirements of UL 1950.

NOTE: If there is no keypad activity for three minutes,

the keypad is disabled. The keypad's buzzer
sounds and a "SYSTEM FAULT" message
will appear on the keypad. Disconnect the
keypad from the MDACT by removing the
wire harness plug from the MDACT's keypad
pins, then reconnect the wire plug harness to
re-enable the keypad.

MDACT Fire Communicator

LINE 1

LINE 2
SYS TROUBLE
HEARTBEAT

+ + - - AB

DCT-P
Terminal Strip

1 2 3 4 5

KEYPAD

NC C NO
KEYPAD

+12 VDC

RED

Com
Data In

BLACK
GREEN

Data Out

YELLOW

Figure 6
Keypad Connection to MDACT Fire Communicator

ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Available Reporting Formats

Active 5VDC Module Current

0mA

Active 24VDC Module Current

380mA

Standby 24VDC Module Current

320mA

Compatibilities
The following receivers and panels have been proven
to be compatible with the MDACT under the method
required by Underwriters Laboratories. Receivers that
are not listed as compatible should not be used with
the MDACT.

Contact ID (CID): Is the preferred reporting

format. It provides a four digit account code
followed by a three digit event code, a two digit
group number, and a three digit contact number,
all of which are used to provide specific point
identification.

SIA: Security Industry Association (SIA) Digital

Communication Standard. The DACT provides
level 1 compatibility which includes tonal
acknowledge, basic reports only, and fixed
reporting codes.

Compatible Receivers (q = Available)

Report
Format

Radionics
D6500

Radionics
D6600

Sur-gard
SG-SLR

Osborne/Hoffman
Quick Alert Model
II

Ademco
685

Contact ID

SIA 300

SIA 110

Figure 7
MDACT UL Listed Compatibility

Silent
Knight
SK9000

TABLE 1
NETWORK
ADDRESS
PROGRAMMING (SW1)
NETWORK ADDRESS PROGRAMMING
ADDR
000
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
035
036
037
038
039
040
041
042
043
044
045
046
047
048
049
050
051
052
053
054
055
056
057
058
059
060
061
062
063

8 76 54 32 1
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
OOOOOOXX
OOOOOXOO
OOOOOXOX
OOOOOXXO
OOOOOXXX
OOOOXOOO
OOOOXOOX
OOOOXOXO
OOOOXOXX
OOOOXXOO
OOOOXXOX
OOOOXXXO
OOOOXXXX
OOOXOOOO
OOOXOOOX
OOOXOOXO
OOOXOOXX
OOOXOXOO
OOOXOXOX
OOOXOXXO
OOOXOXXX
OOOXXOOO
OOOXXOOX
OOOXXOXO
OOOXXOXX
OOOXXXOO
OOOXXXOX
OOOXXXXO
OOOXXXXX
OOXOOOOO
OOXOOOOX
OOXOOOXO
OOXOOOXX
OOXOOXOO
OOXOOXOX
OOXOOXXO
OOXOOXXX
OOXOXOOO
OOXOXOOX
OOXOXOXO
OOXOXOXX
OOXOXXOO
OOXOXXOX
OOXOXXXO
OOXOXXXX
OOXXOOOO
OOXXOOOX
OOXXOOXO
OOXXOOXX
OOXXOXOO
OOXXOXOX
OOXXOXXO
OOXXOXXX
OOXXXOOO
OOXXXOOX
OOXXXOXO
OOXXXOXX
OOXXXXOO
OOXXXXOX
OOXXXXXO
OOXXXXXX

O = OPEN (or OFF)

ADDR
064
065
066
067
068
069
070
071
072
073
074
075
076
077
078
079
080
081
082
083
084
085
086
087
088
089
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127

87654321

ADDR
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191

OXOOOOOO
OXOOOOOX
OXOOOOXO
OXOOOOXX
OXOOOXOO
OXOOOXOX
OXOOOXXO
OXOOOXXX
OXOOXOOO
OXOOXOOX
OXOOXOXO
OXOOXOXX
OXOOXXOO
OXOOXXOX
OXOOXXXO
OXOOXXXX
OXOXOOOO
OXOXOOOX
OXOXOOXO
OXOXOOXX
OXOXOXOO
OXOXOXOX
OXOXOXXO
OXOXOXXX
OXOXXOOO
OXOXXOOX
OXOXXOXO
OXOXXOXX
OXOXXXOO
OXOXXXOX
OXOXXXXO
OXOXXXXX
OXXOOOOO
OXXOOOOX
OXXOOOXO
OXXOOOXX
OXXOOXOO
OXXOOXOX
OXXOOXXO
OXXOOXXX
OXXOXOOO
OXXOXOOX
OXXOXOXO
OXXOXOXX
OXXOXXOO
OXXOXXOX
OXXOXXXO
OXXOXXXX
OXXXOOOO
OXXXOOOX
OXXXOOXO
OXXXOOXX
OXXXOXOO
OXXXOXOX
OXXXOXXO
OXXXOXXX
OXXXXOOO
OXXXXOOX
OXXXXOXO
OXXXXOXX
OXXXXXOO
OXXXXXOX
OXXXXXXO
OXXXXXXX

X = CLOSED ( or ON)

87654321
XOOOOOOO
XOOOOOOX
XOOOOOXO
XOOOOOXX
XOOOOXOO
XOOOOXOX
XOOOOXXO
XOOOOXXX
XOOOXOOO
XOOOXOOX
XOOOXOXO
XOOOXOXX
XOOOXXOO
XOOOXXOX
XOOOXXXO
XOOOXXXX
XOOXOOOO
XOOXOOOX
XOOXOOXO
XOOXOOXX
XOOXOXOO
XOOXOXOX
XOOXOXXO
XOOXOXXX
XOOXXOOO
XOOXXOOX
XOOXXOXO
XOOXXOXX
XOOXXXOO
XOOXXXOX
XOOXXXXO
XOOXXXXX
XOXOOOOO
XOXOOOOX
XOXOOOXO
XOXOOOXX
XOXOOXOO
XOXOOXOX
XOXOOXXO
XOXOOXXX
XOXOXOOO
XOXOXOOX
XOXOXOXO
XOXOXOXX
XOXOXXOO
XOXOXXOX
XOXOXXXO
XOXOXXXX
XOXXOOOO
XOXXOOOX
XOXXOOXO
XOXXOOXX
XOXXOXOO
XOXXOXOX
XOXXOXXO
XOXXOXXX
XOXXXOOO
XOXXXOOX
XOXXXOXO
XOXXXOXX
XOXXXXOO
XOXXXXOX
XOXXXXXO
XOXXXXXX

ADDR
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255

87654321
XXOOOOOO
XXOOOOOX
XXOOOOXO
XXOOOOXX
XXOOOXOO
XXOOOXOX
XXOOOXXO
XXOOOXXX
XXOOXOOO
XXOOXOOX
XXOOXOXO
XXOOXOXX
XXOOXXOO
XXOOXXOX
XXOOXXXO
XXOOXXXX
XXOXOOOO
XXOXOOOX
XXOXOOXO
XXOXOOXX
XXOXOXOO
XXOXOXOX
XXOXOXXO
XXOXOXXX
XXOXXOOO
XXOXXOOX
XXOXXOXO
XXOXXOXX
XXOXXXOO
XXOXXXOX
XXOXXXXO
XXOXXXXX
XXXOOOOO
XXXOOOOX
XXXOOOXO
XXXOOOXX
XXXOOXOO
XXXOOXOX
XXXOOXXO
XXXOOXXX
XXXOXOOO
XXXOXOOX
XXXOXOXO
XXXOXOXX
XXXOXXOO
XXXOXXOX
XXXOXXXO
XXXOXXXX
XXXXOOOO
XXXXOOOX
XXXXOOXO
XXXXOOXX
XXXXOXOO
XXXXOXOX
XXXXOXXO
XXXXOXXX
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Building Technologies Division
Florham Park, NJ

P/N 315-099351-6

Siemens Building Technologies, Ltd.

Fire Safety & Security Products
2 Kenview Boulevard
Brampton, Ontario
L6T 5E4 Canada