Low battery: MS-5024 Trouble Code | Fire Alarm Resource Center

What This Code Means

The standby battery voltage is below the critical threshold required for proper operation.

Common Causes

1Old or failing batteries
2Extended AC power loss
3Charging circuit failure

Resolution Steps

Allow batteries to charge for 48 hours if AC was recently restored. If the condition persists, measure battery voltage and replace batteries if they do not hold a charge.

Manual References(4)

1fire-liteMS-5024Installation1997Open

2fire-liteMS-5024UDInstallation1997Open

3fire-liteMS-5024Operating Instructions1994Open

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Bell 1 circuit faultA fault condition (open or short) exists on Notification Appliance Circuit 1.Annunciator FaultCommunication has been lost between the main control panel and a remote annunciator.AC Loss (shown only when requested)The AC ON indicator turns off and the trouble LED turns on when the AC line voltage drops below the Low Line threshold.Ground faultThe control panel has detected that a supervised circuit, such as a zone or NAC, is in contact with earth ground.SUPX (X=Zone Number)A condition indicating that a waterflow sensing device, its wiring, or a tamper switch is in an off-normal state.

Fire-Lite MS-5024

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Manual References(4)

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