Wiring Specifications
DMP recommends using 18 AWG for all LX‑Bus, NAC, and Annunciator Bus connections. The maximum wire distance between any module and the DMP Annunciator Bus or LX‑Bus circuit is 1,000 feet. To increase the wiring distance, install an auxiliary power supply, such as a DMP Model 505‑12 or a DMP Model PS12-5.
To maintain auxiliary power integrity when using 18‑gauge wire on Annunciator Bus circuits, do not exceed 1,000 feet. Maximum distance for any bus circuit is 2,500 feet regardless of wire gauge. Each 2,500 foot bus circuit supports a maximum of 40 LX‑Bus devices. To increase the wire length or to add devices, install an additional power supply that is listed for Fire Protective Signaling, power limited, and regulated (24 VDC nominal) with battery backup.
Maximum voltage drop between a panel or auxiliary power supply and any device is 2.0 VDC. If the voltage at any device is less than the required level, add an auxiliary power supply at the end of the circuit.
Wire the Transformer
The XF6 Series panel comes with a pre-installed 28 VAC 130 VA transformer. The transformer must be wired to a dedicated, non-switched 120 VAC 60 Hz circuit supplying 1.3 Amps.
Caution: Never share the Fire Alarm Control Panel circuit with any other equipment. Always ground the panel before applying power to any devices and use 18 AWG or larger for all power connections.
Wire the Batteries
DMP recommends replacing batteries every 3 to 5 years under normal use. Connect the black battery lead to the negative battery terminal. Connect the red battery lead to the battery positive terminal. The batteries will need to be wired in series, meaning the black and red leads will be connected to different batteries with a jumper wire connecting the two.
Caution: The XF6 Series panel requires two 12 VDC backup batteries wired in series. It cannot be powered by a single 12 VDC backup battery.
For additional standby batteries, use a DMP Model 349, 350 or 352S enclosure. All wiring shall run through conduit. The enclosure shall be installed to the left of the panel enclosure to ensure Battery and AC wire separation.
Caution: Use sealed lead‑acid batteries only. Batteries supplied by DMP have been tested to ensure proper charging with DMP products. Do not use gel cell batteries.
Battery Only Restart
When powering up the XF6 Series panel without AC power, briefly short the battery start pads to pull in the battery cutoff relay. Once the relay has been pulled in, the battery voltage holds it in that condition.
If the panel is powered up with an AC transformer, the battery cutoff relay is pulled in automatically.
Discharge/Recharge
The XF6 Series panel battery charging circuit float charges at 27.6 VDC at a maximum current of 1.5 Amps for a maximum of 43 Ah. Battery voltage level conditions are determined by the following voltage ranges:
| Battery Trouble | Below 23.4 VDC |
| Battery Cutoff | Below 20 VDC |
| Battery Restored | Above 24.6 VDC |
Battery Supervision
The panel tests the battery when AC power is present. The test is done every three minutes and lasts for five seconds. During the test, the panel places a load on the battery. If the battery voltage falls below 23.4 VDC a low battery is detected. If AC power is not present, a low battery is detected any time the battery voltage falls below 23.4 VDC. When battery voltage drops below 20 VDC, the panel performs a battery cutoff to prevent deep discharge damage.
If a low battery is detected with AC power present, the test repeats every two minutes until the battery charges above 24.6 VDC. If a weak battery is replaced with a fully charged battery, the restored battery will not be detected until the next test is completed.
Power Requirements
During AC power failure, the XF6 Series panel and all connected auxiliary devices draw their power from the battery. All devices must be taken into consideration when calculating the battery standby capacity. The following table lists the XF6 Series panel power requirements. You must add the additional current draw of annunciators, zone expansion modules, smoke detector output, and any other auxiliary devices used in the system for the total current required. The total is then multiplied by the number of standby hours required to calculate the total ampere-hours required.
Standby Battery Selection
To choose the type and number of batteries needed for 24 hours of standby power based on the Amp Hours Required calculation, perform the following:
- Select the desired standby hours required from the table below: 24 hours.
- Select the desired battery size: Model 368 (12 VDC 5.0 Ah), Model 369 (12 VDC 7 Ah), Model 365 (12 VDC 9 Ah), Model 366 (12 VDC 18 Ah).
- Select a Max. Ah Available number that is just greater than the number calculated in Amp Hours Required.
- Install the number of batteries shown in the corresponding No. of Batteries required column.
For listed installations, batteries can be installed in a DMP Model 349, 350 or 352S enclosure and all wiring shall run through conduit. The enclosure shall be installed to the left of the XF6 Series enclosure to ensure Battery and Auxiliary wire separation.
If the Amp Hours Required calculation is greater than any Max. Ah Available number shown on a table, then add power supply(s) to power some system devices allowing the Amp Hours Required calculation to be reduced.
LX‑Bus Expansion
There are five 12 VDC LX‑Bus headers near the bottom of the panel:
- LX500 provides zones 500‑599 (XF6 Series)
- LX600 provides zones 600‑699 (XF6-500 Series only)
- LX700 provides zones 700‑799 (XF6-500 Series only)
- LX800 provides zones 800‑899 (XF6-500 Series only)
- LX900 provides zones 900‑999 (XF6-500 Series only)
Note: The XF6 does drops power to the LX-Bus during a sensor reset.
Wireless Bus Expansion
The Wireless Bus (XBUS) header provides connection for the 1100X or 1100XH Wireless Receiver. The XBUS provides up to 500 wireless zones numbered 500‑999. Refer to the 1100X Wireless Receiver Install Guide (LT‑1822) or the 1100XH Wireless Receiver Install Guide (LT‑1823) for complete information.
- XF6-100 provides up to 100 zones
- XF6-500 provides up to 500 zones
Wireless Bus LEDs
The two LEDs, located above the XBUS header, indicate data transmission and receipt. The left LED flashes green to indicate the panel is transmitting data. The right LED flashes yellow to indicate the panel is receiving data.
Ethernet Connection
The ETHERNET connector on the XF6 Series panel allows you to connect directly to an Ethernet network using a standard Cat 5 cable. The ETHERNET connector supports 100 Mbps full duplex operation and the maximum impedance is 100 Ohms.
Ethernet LEDs
The two LEDs located on the top edge of the connector indicate network connection. The right Link LED (green) lights to indicate a valid receive connection from the host network. The Activity LED (yellow) lights when connected to a 100 Mbps network and is off when connected to a 10 Mbps network connection.
RESET and TAMPER Headers
RESET Header
The RESET header is used to reset the panel. To reset the panel when installing the system, place the jumper across both RESET pins before applying power to the panel. After connecting the AC and battery, remove the reset jumper.
To reset the panel while the system is operational, install the reset jumper without powering down the system. Remove the reset jumper after one or two seconds.
After resetting the panel, begin programming within 30 minutes. Otherwise, you must reset the panel again to enter the PROG menu.
TAMPER Header
The TAMPER header is designed to connect to a tamper switch with a tamper harness. One or more tamper switches can be mounted inside the panel enclosure to supervise unauthorized removal or opening of an enclosure.
AUX Output
Steady (Non-switched) 24 VDC Output
Supplies non-switched 24 VDC output to auxiliary devices. Terminal 6 is the ground reference for the aux circuit.
Annunciator Bus
The panel 12 VDC Annunciator Bus includes Terminals 7, 8, 9, and 10. You can connect up to fifteen supervised annunciators and multiple unsupervised annunciators to the panel. In addition to DMP annunciators, you can also connect any combination of zone expansion modules. Refer to the specific device installation sheet for the maximum number of Annunciator Bus devices. Refer to the LX‑Bus section for more information about LX‑Bus expansion.
Terminal 7 – RED
Supplies positive and regulated 12 VDC to power DMP LCD annunciators and zone expansion modules. Terminal 7 also supplies power for any auxiliary device. The ground reference for Terminal 7 is Terminal 10.
Current draw for all connected devices must not exceed the panel maximum current rating. See Power Supply in the Compliance Listing Guide (LT‑2779) for maximum current in a fire listed application.
Terminal 8 – YELLOW
Receives data from annunciators and zone expansion modules. It cannot be used for any other purpose.
Terminal 9 – GREEN
Transmits data to annunciators and zone expansion modules. It cannot be used for any other purpose.
Terminal 10 – BLACK
The ground reference for DMP annunciators, zone expansion modules, and all auxiliary devices being powered by Terminal 7.
Programming (PROG) Connection
A 7830F-R Fire Command Annunciator comes pre-installed and is connected to the programming header of the XF6 Series panel.
Smoke Output
Switched 24 VDC Output
Supplies positive and regulated 24 VDC to power 4‑wire smoke detectors and other powered devices. This output can be turned off by the user for 5 seconds using the Sensor Reset User Menu option to allow latched devices to reset. Terminal 12 is the ground reference for Terminal 11.
Current Rating
The total current draw of all devices powered from the panel must be included with Terminal 11 calculations and must not exceed the panel maximum current rating.
NAC Circuits
Terminals 13-16
Supplies two 24 VDC 2.5 Amp Class B NAC circuits. Requires 3.3k Ohm EOL resistor. See the Notification Appliance section in the Compliance Listing Guide (LT‑2779) for wiring diagrams and a list of approved notification appliances.
Zones
Terminals 17-28
Zones 1 to 6 (Terminals 17 to 28) on the panel are 24 VDC powered zones. For programming purposes, the zone numbers are 1 through 6. See the Compliance Listing Guide (LT‑2779) for a list of the compatible 2‑wire smoke detectors. Do not mix detectors from different manufacturers on the same zone.
Caution: Performing a Sensor Reset momentarily drops power to the devices on zones 1-6. The panel views these zones as Open while power is absent.
When wiring powered zones for 2-wire smoke detectors, refer to the following specifications:
- Maximum wire length—3000 feet (18 AWG)
- Maximum voltage—28 VDC
- Maximum normal standby current—7.5 mA DC
- Maximum line impedance—100 Ohms
- Maximum short circuit current—63 mA
The voltage sensing Terminal measures the voltage across a 3.3k Ohm EOL resistor to ground. Use Model 309 3.3k Ohm resistors. Dry contact sensing devices can be used in series (normally‑closed) or in parallel (normally‑open).
Operational Parameters
Each protection zone detects three conditions: Open, Normal, and Short.
Zone Response Time
A condition must be present on a zone for 500 milliseconds before it is detected by the panel. Ensure detection devices used on the protection zones are rated for use with this delay. Zones 1‑6 can also be programmed for a fast response delay of 160 milliseconds.
Dry Contact Relay Outputs
The panel provides two programmable auxiliary SPDT relays when equipped with two DMP Model 305 relays in sockets OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 and a Model 431 Output Harness on the OUT1‑OUT2 6‑pin header. Each relay provides one SPDT set of contacts that can be operated by any of the functions listed below:
- Activation by zone condition—Steady, Pulsing, Momentary, and Follow
- Manual activation from the DMP LCD annunciator menu
- Communication failure
- Fire Alarm, Fire Trouble, or Supervisory
Contact Rating
The Model 305 relay contacts are rated for 1 Amp at 30 VDC (allows 0.35 power factor). You can connect auxiliary power to the Relay Output 1 common terminal by installing the gray harness wire to Terminal 7. Current draw for all connected devices must not exceed the panel maximum current rating.
Model 431 Output Harness Wiring
The relay contacts are accessible by installing the DMP 431 Output Harness on the 6‑pin OUT1 OUT2 header. OUTPUT 2 uses the top three prongs, and OUTPUT 1 uses the bottom three prongs. The relay contacts must be connected to devices located within the same room as the panel. The wire harness colors and contact locations are shown below:
Annunciator Outputs
The four programmable annunciator outputs can be programmed to indicate the activity of the panel zones or conditions occurring on the system. Annunciator outputs do not provide voltage. Instead, they switch voltage from another source to ground. The outputs can respond to any of the conditions listed in Dry Contact Relays. Maximum voltage is 30 VDC at 50 mA.
Model 300 Harness Wiring
Access the open collector outputs by installing DMP 300 Harness on the 4‑pin OUTPUTS header. The output locations are shown below. For listed applications, devices connected to the outputs must be located within the same room as the panel.
Model 860 Relay Module
Connect a Model 860 Relay Module to the OUTPUTS header on the panel to provide relays for outputs 3‑6. Use these relays for electrical isolation between the alarm panel and other systems or for switching voltage to control various functions. Power is supplied to the relay coils from a single wire connected to the panel auxiliary power Terminal 7.
The module includes one relay and provides three additional sockets for expansion of up to four relays. Mount the 860 inside the panel enclosure using the 3‑hole pattern and plastic standoffs. Refer to the 860 Module Install Sheet (LT‑0484) as needed. Relay Contact Rating is 1 Amp at 30 VDC (allows 0.35 power factor).