Datasheet

Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Unit

UL Listed* 2250FS Fire Alarm Control Unit

Features Figure 1: 2250FS FACU front view

The 2250FS is an addressable 250 point fire alarm control unit (FACU)
that is suitable for both new and retrofit applications.

UI
• Eight programmable LEDs
• A 4 x 40 character display that shows the following key FACU
information:
- Alarm
- Supervisory
- Trouble
- CO/Priority 2
- Ground fault
- System normal
- Silence
- Acknowledge
- Walk test

MX initiating circuit
• Connect up to 250 addressable initiating devices using innovative MX
technology on a single loop
• Smoke detectors are UL268 7th edition listed Addressing options
• One amp of current for each MX loop for powering sounder bases • DIP switch
and other devices • Soft addressing
• Class B or Class A wiring • QR code
• UL listed to 864
• Hard or soft addressing of initiating devices Remote LCD annunciator
• Maximum of eight for each 2250FS FACU
Compatible devices
• 4 x 40 character display
• Smoke sensors, heat sensors, combination photo/heat • Alarm, trouble and supervisory LEDs
• Photo/heat/CO triple sensor • Acknowledge, silence, and Reset switches
• Loop powered sounder bases • Up, Down and Enter keys for quick menu access
• Duct detector. Available in the future • Key lock switch to prevent tampering
• Mini IAM, Relay IAM, Monitor ZAM
• Single action, dual action break glass, and double action pull stations Communication protocols
• Line isolator module
IP Communicator
Optional modules
The IP Communicator provides the following specific building event
• City circuit module with disconnect switch information:
• GSM 4G/LTE Cellular modem with antenna extension kit options
• Connected Services Gateway • Communicates point status changes, phone line status, and other off
• Available NAC extender with 4 Class B NACs and 8 A power supply; normal information to the central station and enterprise server
120 VAC or 240 VAC versions • Reports up to ten events through a call
The IP Communicator format is CID. You can configure the
Notification appliance circuit Communicator as either Per Point or Event Reporting Type.
• Four NACs, 3 A maximum for each
• Use TrueAlert non-addressable notification appliances Central station communication
Central station supported interfaces include the following:
General mechanical:
• Dual Line Phone Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)
• Red cabinet
(ADEMCO Contact ID)
2250FS FACU listings reference: • 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (Fibro protocol)
• Cellular (Fibro protocol)
• UL 864 - Control Units, Systems (UOJZ)
• UL 2017 - Emergency Alarm Control Units (CO detection), FSZI Standards and codes
You can configure central station reporting with one path, or dual paths
with a primary path and a secondary path. You can configure paths
to use any of the external connections, telephone line, cellular or LAN
Ethernet connections.
Antenna extension kits are available for installations with inadequate
cellular signal.

* At the time of publication only UL and ULC listings are applicable to ES Net network products. Additional listings may be applicable; contact your local product supplier for the latest status. Listings and
approvals under Simplex Time Recorder Co. are the property of Tyco Fire Protection Products.

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Connected Services Gateway Operator interface and software features

The Connected Services Gateway (CSG) is an all-in-one interface card • A logical, menu-driven touchscreen display for convenient access to
that supports central station communication and enables SafeLINC detailed operator information
Cloud Services. • Password access control
The CSG provides wired or wireless central station communication • Multiple automatic and manual diagnostics for maintenance
through LAN Ethernet, cellular, and plain old telephone service (POTS) reduction
The CSG enables authorized users to access their managed FACUs • Alarm and Trouble History Logs are available for viewing from the
remotely through SafeLINC web or mobile app. display or downloaded to a service computer
• WALKTEST silent or audible system test performs an automatic self-
resetting test cycle and supports up to eight WALKTEST groups
Operator interface
The user interface is a 4 x 40 backlit LCD screen, with LEDs and keypad,
see 2250FS screens. With the locking door closed, the glass window
allows viewing of the display status LEDs.
The LED indicators display the general category of activity and the
LCD displays more detail. Authorized users can unlock the door to
gain access to the control functions and scroll through the display for
additional detail.

2250FS screens
System normal Fire

Supervisory Trouble

Menu CO/PRI2

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Mechanical description
• Locking door with polycarbonate window
• Modules are power-limited except as noted, such as relay modules
• The bottom battery compartment accepts two batteries, up to 18 Ah, to be mounted in the cabinet without interfering with module space. Charger
capacity is up to 25 Ah. You can use batteries up to 25 Ah in a separate battery cabinet. For information about batteries greater than 18 Ah and
external battery cabinets, see Module and accessories selection information

Product selection
Table 1: 2250FS FACU product selection
Model Color Description Standby Alarm
A250-9101 Red 2250FS FACU with 4 x 40 LCD display, single addressable MX initiating loop with 250 185 mA 225 mA
devices maximum and 4 conventional NAC circuits
Table 2: Add-ons and accessories
PID Device description Device type
A2975-9812 Trim Ring for Semi-Flush Mounting Accessories
A250-9800 Connected Services Gateway and IP Communicator Module Add-on module
A2975-9234 Gateway Enclosure, red Gateway enclosure
734-383 Communication cable for external gateway Communication cable
A2050-9909 City Circuit Module with disconnect switch for addressable panels, with chassis, maximum one for each Add-on module
panel.
A606-9101 LCD Annunciator, a maximum of eight for each 2250FS Add-on module
A2081-9028 Circuit Protection, isolated loop cicuit protector (ILCP). See note. Surge protector
A2081-9044 Circuit Protection, overvoltage protector. See note. Surge protector
2080-9047 DACT cable, 14 ft (4.3 m) long. RJ45 plug at one end, spade lugs at the other. Order one for each phone Communication cable
line connection required.
Note: Required if wiring is routed outside the building. For NAC, DACT, Annunciator, City circuits, and Aux Power
Table 3: Cellular modem and extention kits
PID Device description
A007-6417 GSM 4G/LTE Cellular module kit
4007-6405 15 ft (4.57 m) antenna extension kit
4007-6406 25 ft (7.62 m) antenna extension kit
4007-6407 50 ft (15.24 m) antenna extension kit
Table 4: MX sensors
PID Device description
A4098-5701 MX Photo Sensor with Address Switch
A4098-5702 MX Photo/Heat Sensor with Address Switch
A4098-5703 MX Heat Sensor with Address Switch
A4098-5704 MX Triple Sensor with Address Switch Available in the future
Table 5: Devices
PID Device description
A4090-5206 Line Isolator Module, for MX
A4090-5258 Mini IAM, with DIP switch
A4090-5259 Relay IAM, with DIP switch
A4090-5260 Monitor ZAM, with DIP switch
A4099-5214 Pullstation Single Action, with DIP switch
A4099-5215 Pullstation, DA Break Glass, with DIP switch
A4099-5216 Double Action Station, push type
Table 6: Bases
PID Device description Device type
A4098-5210 4 in. MX Digital Loop LP Sounder Base, 85dB at 10 ft, existing Sounder base
A4098-5207 5 in. Addressable Sensor Base with remote LED output, existing Standard base
A4098-5261 4 in. Detector Base Standard base
4098-9799 6 in. Adaptor for 5 in. Base. Also works on a 4 in. octagonal box. Adaptor for base
4098-5227 5 in. Adaptor for 5210 Adaptor for base
4098-5228 6 in. Adaptor for 5210 Adaptor for base

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Table 7: Addressable MX sensors

PID Device description Compatible bases
4 in. standard 4 in sounder, non- 5 in. standard, 6 in. adaptor for 5
addressable existing in. base
A4098-5701 MX Photo Sensor with Address Switch A4098-5261 A4098-5210 A4098-5207 4098-9799
A4098-5702 MX Photo/Heat Sensor with Address A4098-5261 A4098-5210 A4098-5207 4098-9799
Switch
A4098-5703 MX Heat Sensor with Address Switch A4098-5261 A4098-5210 A4098-5207 4098-9799
A4098-5704 MX Triple Sensor with Address Switch. A4098-5261 A4098-5210 A4098-5207 4098-9799
Available in the future
Table 8: Duct housing
PID Device description
4098-5214 Duct sensor housing only, addressable. For use with 4098-5292, order separately. Available in the future
Table 9: Sampling tubes
PID Device description
STS-2.5 Sampling tube 6 in. to 30 in. (152 mm to 762 mm) duct width. Available in the future
STS-5.0 Sampling tube 30 in. to 60 in. (762 mm to 1,524 mm) duct width. Available in the future
STS-10.0 Sampling tube 60 in. to 120 in. (1,524 mm to 3,048 mm) duct width. Available in the future

Module and accessories selection information

Table 10: Field installed optional modules
SKU Description Supv. Alarm
A606-9101 LCD annunciator. A maximum of eight per panel 40 mA 48 mA
A2050-9909 City Circuit Module with disconnect switch 30 mA 60 mA
A250-9800 Connected Services Gateway with IP Communicator 125 mA 125 mA
Table 11: Batteries
SKU Capacity Battery mounting details
2081-9286 7 Ah
2081-9274 10 Ah 12 V Batteries for cabinet mounting; select one battery model per system standby requirements; order quantity
2081-9288 12.7 Ah of two; to be wired in series for 24 VDC
2081-9275 18 Ah
2081-9287 25 Ah Requires A009-9801 external battery cabinet, see Table 12
Table 12: Battery cabinets
SKU Color Capacity Dimensions (H x W x D) Description
A009-9801 Beige For up to 25 Ah 13 1/2 in. x 16 1/4 in. x 5 External battery cabinet without charger for mounting close-nippled
batteries, see note 3/4 in. (413 mm x 343 mm to the fire alarm control unit cabinet; includes locking solid door. Use
x 146 mm) battery harness 734-304 for a NAC power supply and harness 734-303
for an IDNAC power supply. Battery harnesses are shipped with the FACU.
Table 13: Accessories
SKU Description
2081-9411 Battery Bracket Addressable, for seismic use

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Additional NAC power

For additional NAC power, use the 4009 NAC Extender. Refer to datasheet S4009-0002 for additional information.
Table 14: NAC power accessories
PID Description
A009-9201 4009 IDNet NAC Extender with 4, Class B NACs and 8 A power supply. 120 VAC input, seismic tested, UL Listed
A009-9301 4009 IDNet NAC Extender with 4, Class B NACs and 8 A power supply. 240 VAC input, UL Listed
A009-9807 NAC Option Card. Adds four conventional NACs, one maximum
A009-9808 Dual Class A adapter, for two NAC outputs, four maximum

2250FS mounting and module location reference

Figure 2: 2250FS board and cabinet, in.

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Figure 3: 2250FS control unit board

Table 15: Main components information

Identifier Description Identifier Description Identifier Description
TB1 NAC1 TB7 Relay-3 P3 LCD display connector
TB2 NAC2 TB8 Aux-1 (Non-resettable power) P17 RFID connector
TB3 MX Loop TB9 Aux-2 (Resettable power) P18 City Card connector
TB4 NAC3 TB10 Relay-1 P19 Jumper for Relay-3 setting
TB11 Relay-2 P20 Jumper for Relay-2 setting
TB5 NAC4 P1 Gateway module connector P21 Jumper for Relay-1 setting
TB6 Battery terminal P2 Gateway module power connector P22 USB port

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General specifications
Table 16: General specifications
Specification Rating
Input voltage 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Auto-select
AC input ratings
Input current, standard 2 A maximum at 120 VAC input; 1 A maximum at 240 VAC input
Power supply output rating 6 A maximum at 24 VDC in alarm
Power supply output ratings Battery charger Temperature compensated charger is rated for up to 25 Ah
Standby current 150mA
3 A maximum at 24 VDC, per circuit; available as Class A or Class B;
Notification appliance circuits (NACs) Class B end-of-line resistor = 10 kohm, 1/2 W; Model A4081-9008 (P/N 733-894)
See note.
Maximum load allowed on MX loop 945 mA at 40 V
Quantity supported Up to eight annunciators
2
Wiring type Twisted pair; 18 AWG (0.82 mm )
Bus-style wiring Up to 4,000 ft (1,219 m); 0.58 µF (580 nF) maximum capacitance; 35 ohm
Bus-style, connect one at FACU
Annunciator Communications and one at end of line. 100 ohm, 1/2 W, A4081-9011, part number
Line matching resistor
T-tap, connect one at FACU and 733-974
one at farthest device.
Use A2081-9044 Overvoltage Protectors where wiring leaves and enters a
Suppression
building, refer to data sheet AC2081-0016
Aux 1 1 A maximum at 24 VDC is available at each auxiliary circuit. Total load on FACU
Auxiliary power output
Aux 2 power supply must be within 6 A
Relay 1 Trouble operation
Contacts rated 24 VDC at 2 A, jumper selectable as N.O
Standard auxiliary relay outputs Programmable
Relay 2 and 3 or N.C.
operation
Note: The NAC Class B circuit can additionally support 3.9 kohm, 4.7 kohm, 5.1 kohm, 5.6 kohm and 15 kohm values for end-of-line (EOL) resistors
to accommodate retrofit applications.

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Additional product reference data sheets

Table 17: Additional product reference data sheets
Title Document number
4009 IDNet NAC Extender AC4009-0002
Mini-IAM (Individual Addressable Module) Model A4090-5258 AC4090-0020
Individual Addressable Relay Module (Relay IAM) Model A4090-5259 AC4090-0021
Addressable Manual Stations Single and Dual Action AC4099-0008
A4901-9820 Electronic Horn, Free-Run or SmartSync™ Operation, Non-Addressable AC4901-0010
SmartSync™ Two-Wire Operation, Non-Addressable Mini-Horns AC4901-0013
SmartSync™ 2-Wire Operation, Non-Addressable Electronic Chime AC4902-0004
Non-Addressable Audible/Visible Notification Appliances for 4-Wire Operation (Horn/Strobe) AC4903-0011
Visible Notification Appliances with Synchronized Flash;Non-Addressable, SmartSync™ Operation Compatible AC4906-0001
SmartSync™ Operation Audible/Visible Notification with Horn and Synchronized Flash, Non-Addressable AC4906-0002
Weatherproof Notification Appliances (non-addressable) Wall Mount Visible Only (V/O) and Audible/Visible (A/V) AC4906-0010
Multi-Candela, High Intensity (non-addressable) Strobe and Horn/Strobe AC4906-0011
SmartSync™ Operation Audible/Visible Notification with Chime and Synchronized Flash, Non-Addressable AC4906-0012
Multi-Tone Horns; SmartSync™ Controlled or Free-run; with 520 Hz output, Non-Addressable AC49CMT-0001
Audible/Visible Notification Appliances; Multi-Tone FM Approved* Horn/Strobe with 520 Hz Output, Non-Addressable AC49CMTV-0001

2250FS annunciators
Figure 4: LCD annunciator

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notice. Additional listings may be applicable, contact your local Autocall product supplier for the latest status. Listings and approvals under Tyco Fire & Security GmbH,
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