EARTH FAULT: MS-9600 Trouble Code | Fire Alarm Resource Center

What This Code Means

A ground fault condition indicating zero impedance between the Fire Alarm Control Panel and ground.

Common Causes

1Zero impedance between FACP and ground
2Field wiring touching the cabinet or conduit
3Moisture or construction dust in the enclosure
4Improper connection to the building's earth ground

Resolution Steps

Connect a wire from the grounding stud in the cabinet to a known solid earth ground. Inspect all field wiring for shorts to ground and ensure the cabinet is dry and free of construction dust.

Manual References(3)

1fire-liteMS-9600LS and MS-9600UDLSDatasheet2019Open

2fire-liteMS-9600/MS-9600EInstallation2008p. 151, 24, 113, 27, 114 +5Open

3fire-liteMS-9600LS and MS-9600UDLSInstallation2015p. 109, 128, 3, 129Open

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ACTIVE SUPERVISORYA condition indicating a state that needs attention but is not an alarm, such as a sprinkler valve tamper condition.DISABLIndicates that a zone, NAC, detector, or module has been temporarily disabled in programming by the user.AC PowerThe control panel has lost its primary 120VAC or 240VAC power source.Charger FaultThe internal battery charging circuit is not functioning correctly.Duplicate AddressThe system has detected more than one device sharing the same SLC address.

Fire-Lite MS-9600

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Resolution Steps

Manual References(3)

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