Rev. 042010 AL842ULADA NAC Power Extender Installation Guide (See Application Guide for additional information) Altronix Corp.
Rev. 042010
AL842ULADANAC Power Extender
Installation Guide(See Application Guide for additional information)
Altronix Corp.140 58th St. Brooklyn, NY
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Agency Listings:• ULListedforControlUnitsforFireProtective SignalingSystems(UL864).• MEA-NYCDepartmentofBuildingsApproved.• CSFM-CaliforniaStateFireMarshalApproved.• FM-FactoryMutualApproved.• NFPA72Compliant.Input:• Powerinput120VAC/60Hz,5amp.• Two(2)ClassA,StyleZortwo(2)ClassB, StyleW,YFACPinputs.• Two(2)NCdrycontacttriggerinputs.Output:• Class2Ratedpowerlimitedoutputs.• 24VDCvoltageregulatedpowerlimitedoutputs.• 8ampmaxtotalalarmcurrent.• 2.5Amaxcurrentperoutput.• Twoauxiliaryoutputsratedat1ampeach (1ampcontinuous,1ampACdisconnect).• Programmablesupervisedindicatingcircuitoutputs: Four(4)ClassB,StyleW,YorFour(4)ClassA, StyleZorTwo(2)ClassA,StyleZandTwo(2)ClassB, StyleW,Y(see Application Guide).•Thermalandshortcircuitprotectionwithautoreset.Battery Backup:•Built-inchargerforsealedleadacidorgeltypebatteries.•Automaticswitchovertostand-bybatterywhen ACfails.• Zerovoltagedropwhenswitchingoverto batterybackup.
Supervision:•ACfailsupervision(form“C”contact,1amp/28VDC). Factorysetfor30secondswithoptional2.5to3hour delaysetting(fieldselectable).• InstantlocalACtroublereportingrelay (form“C”contact,1amp/28VDC).•Batterypresenceandlowbatterysupervision (form“C”contact,1amp/28VDC).Visual Indicators:•InputandoutputstatusLEDindicators.Special Features:• 2-wirehorn/strobeSyncmodeallowsaudible notificationappliances(horns)tobesilenced whilevisualnotificationappliances(strobes) continuetooperate.• SyncprotocolsincludePotter/Amseco,Faraday, Gentex®,SystemSensor®,andCooperWheelock®.• TemporalCode3,SteadyMode,InputtoOutput FollowerMode(maintainssynchronizationof notificationappliancescircuit).• Compatiblewith12VDCor24VDCfirepanels.•Outputloopsupervisiondirectedtoinput1orinput2.•SignalCircuitTroubleMemory-facilitatesquick identificationofanintermittent/fault(shortcircuit,openorground)whichhaspreviouslyoccurredononeor moresignalingcircuitoutputs.LEDsindicate/identifywhichoutputthefaulthasoccurred.• Commontroubleinputandoutput.• Groundfaultdetection.•Unitincludespowersupply,logicboardenclosure, camlock,andbatteryleads.Enclosure Dimensions (approx. H x W x D):18”x14.5”x4.625”(457.2mmx368.3mmx117.48mm)
Overview:TheAltronixAL842ULADAisanextremelycosteffective8ampremotepowersupply/batterycharger.Itmaybecon-nectedtoany24voltFireAlarmControlPanel(FACP).PrimaryapplicationsincludeNotificationApplianceCircuit(NACsuchasstrobesandhorns)expansionsupporttomeetADArequirements.Italsoprovidesauxiliarypowertosupportsystemaccessories.Theunitdeliverselectronicallyregulatedandfiltered24voltpowertoClassB,StyleW,YorClassA,StyleZNACloopcircuits.Additionally,aseparate1ampauxiliaryoutputfor4-wiresmokedetectorsisavailable.The8ampmax.alarmcurrentcanbedividedbetweenthefour(4)outputsforpoweringNACdevices.Eachoutputisratedat2.5ampmax.,andcanbeindependentlyprogrammedforSteady,TemporalCode3orStrobeSynchronization.AlloutputsmaybeprogrammedforInputtoOutputFollowerMode(outputwillfollowinput).Innon-alarmconditionindependentloopsupervisionforClassA,StyleZand/orClassB,StyleW,YFACPNACcircuitsisprovided.Intheeventofalooptrouble,theFACPwillbenotifiedviathesteeredinput(input1orinput2).Inaddition,therearecommontroubleoutputterminals[NC,C,NO]whichareusedtoindicategeneralloop/systemtrouble.Acommontroubleinputisprovidedforoptional[NC](normallyclosed)devicestoreporttroubletotheFACP.Two(2)FACPsignalingoutputscanbeemployedanddirectedtocontrolsupervisionandpowerdeliverytoanycombinationofthefour(4)outputs.
Specifications:
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Power Supply Specifications:AC Input: 120VAC60Hz,5ampsuppliedbyamaximum15ampdedicatedbranchcircuit.
Output:Four(4)regulatedsupervisedNACoutputcircuits,24VDC,2.5ampmaximumcurrent.One(1)aux.specialapplication24VDCpoweroutputcircuit1amp,non-supervisedtotaloutputcurrentmustnotexceedcurrent8ampinAlarmCondition.
Battery: Usetwo(2)12VDC/12AHortwo(2)12VDC/7AHbatteriesconnectedinseries.
Stand-by/Alarm Current Consumption:
90mA/175mA
EOL Resistor (end of line): 2.2K(2200ohm),AltronixModel#AL-EOL22(included).
Ground fault maximumtest impedance:
1000ohm.
Stand-by Specifications:Stand-by Batteries Stand-by Time Total Amp/Minutes Alarm Output Current Aux. Output
24VDC/7AH 24Hours 6.5amp/5minutes ---
24VDC/12AH(usetwo(2)12VDCbatteriesinseries)
24Hours 6.5amp/5minutes 50mA
24VDC/36AH 24Hours 6.5amp/5minutes 1amp
Note: Unit is equipped with two (2) 1 amp max. auxiliary outputs: “AUX1” will automatically disconnect whenAC is lost. “AUX2” will remain battery backed up during power outage. For loads connected to “AUX2” please, refer to battery “Stand-by Specifications” above for ratings. When loads are connected to the “AUX1” and or “AUX2” outputs during alarm condition, the remaining outputs may not exceed 8 amp total alarm current. (example: AUX1 = 1 amp, AUX2 = 1 amp, outputs up to 7 amp).
Installation Instructions:WiringmethodsshallbeinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode/NFPA70/NFPA72/ANSI,andwithalllocalcodesandauthoritieshavingjurisdiction.Productisintendedforindooruseonly.Carefully review: Application Guide for AL642ULADA, AL842ULADA, AL1042ULADA Power Supply Output Specifications (pg. 3) Stand-by Specifications (pg. 3) Output Programming Selection Table (pg. 4) Sync Mode Selection Table (pg. 4) Terminal Identification Table (pgs. 5-6) LED Diagnostics (pg. 6)1.Mounttheunitinthedesiredlocation.Markandpredrillholesinthewalltolineupwiththetoptwokeyholesinthe enclosure.Installtwoupperfastenersandscrewsinthewallwiththescrewheadsprotruding.Placetheenclosure’s upperkeyholesoverthetwoupperscrews;levelandsecure.Markthepositionofthelowertwoholes.Removethe enclosure.Drillthelowerholesandinstalltwofasteners.Placetheenclosure’supperkeyholesoverthetwoupper screws.Installthetwolowerscrewsandmakesuretotightenallscrews(Enclosure Dimensions, pg. 8). Secureenclosuretoearthground(Fig. 1, pg. 3).2.Connecttheline(L)andneutral(N)terminalstoaseparateunswitchedACcircuit(120VAC,60Hz) dedicatedtotheFireAlarmSystem.3.Measureoutputvoltagebeforeconnectingdevices.Thishelpsavoidingpotentialdamage.4.Connectbatterytotheterminalsmarked[+BAT--]onthePowerSupplyBoard(batteryleadsincluded). Usetwo(2)12VDCbatteriesconnectedinseries.5.Setoutputselectionswitchesmarked[OUT1throughOUT4]tofollowcorrespondinginput[IN1&IN2] anddesiredoutputsignaltype (Output Programming Selection Table, pg. 4).6.ConnectFACPoutputtothedesiredAL842LGKlogicboardinputs,andnotificationappliancestothedesired AL842LGKlogicboardoutputs(see Application Guide).Note:The2-wirehorn/strobesyncmodewillonlysynchronizehorns,horn/strobes,strobeswith synchronizationcapability.7.Forconnectionofsmokedetectors,digitaldialer(Optional Hookup Diagram, pg. 7).
Fig. 1
L Nline
ground
neutral
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Output Programming Selection Table:Outputs must be programmed independently (OUT1 - OUT4)
Function Switch Positions Descriptions
ON OFF
InputtoOutputFollowerMode
1 2,3 Outputfollowssignalitreceivesfromthecorrespondinginput(i.e.FACPSyncmodule-maintainssynchronizationofnotificationappliancecircuit).
TemporalCode3Mode 3 1,2 EnablesTemporalCode3signalgenerationoutput.Thismodewillacceptasteadyorapulsinginput.
SteadyMode 1,2,3 Asteadyoutputsignalwillbegenerated.Thismodewillacceptsteadyorpulsinginput.
For the above modes Dip Switch 4 determines which Input controls the corresponding output:Switch 4 in the ON position causes output(s) to be controlled by input 1.Switch 4 in the OFF position causes output(s) to be controlled by input 2.
Sync Mode Selection Table:
FunctionSwitch Positions
DescriptionsON OFF
AmsecoSyncMode*
1,3,4
2
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeAmsecoseriesofhorns,strobes,andhorn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,synchronizingtheflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
FaradaySyncMode*
2,4 1,3
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeFaradayseriesofhorns,strobes,andhorn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,synchro-nizingtheflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
Gentex®SyncMode*GentexisaregisteredtrademarkofGentexCorporation.
1,2,3,4
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeGentex®seriesofhorns,strobes,andhorn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,synchro-nizingtheflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
SystemSensor®SyncMode*SystemSensorisaregisteredtrademarkofHoneywell.
1,2,4 3
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeSystemSensor®seriesofhorns,strobes,andhorn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,synchronizingtheone-secondflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
CooperWheelock®
SyncMode*CooperWheelockisaregisteredtrademarkofCooperWheelock.
2,3,4 1
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeCooperWheelockseriesofhorns,strobes,andhorn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,synchronizingtheone-secondflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
Note:TheAL842ULADAwillonlysynchronizehorns,horn/strobesandstrobesthatcontainsynchronizationcapability.Contactsignalmanufacturerformoredetailedinfo.Thesamesynchronizationmodemustbeselectedforalloutputs.
Note: It is required to control visual notification appliances (strobes) via input 1 [IN1] and audible notification appliances (horns) via input 2 [IN2]. This allows audible notification appliances (horns) to be silenced while visual notification appliances (strobes) continue to operate.
Amount of Notification Appliances per NAC:Amseco 27perNAC* SystemSensor® 32perNAC*
Faraday 39perNAC* CooperWheelock® 32perNAC*
Gentex® 32perNAC**Not to exceed a maximum of 2.5 amp per NAC.
AL842LGK Board(Output Dip Switches)
INPUT SELECTTEMPORAL
STROBE SYNCIN>OUT SYNC
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Terminal Identification Table:AL842LGK - Logic Board Terminal Legend Function/Description
IN1+,IN1-IN2+,IN2-(Supervised)
Theseterminalsconnecttothe24VDCFACPnotificationappliancecircuitoutputs.(ClassA,StyleZorClassB,StyleW,Y)Inputtriggervoltageis8-33VDC@5mAmin.Terminalpolar-ityisshowninalarmcondition.Duringanalarmconditiontheseinputswillcausetheselectedoutputschosentodrivenotificationappliances.Thedesignatedoutputsaresetbyoutputswitches[OUT1throughOUT4](Output Programming Selection Table, pg. 4).AtroublconditiononanoutputloopwillcausethecorrespondinginputtotriptheFACPbyopeningtheFACPloop.Analarmconditionwillalwaysoverridetroubletodrivenotificationappliances.
RET1+,RET1-RET2+,RET2-(Supervised)
ForClassA,StyleZhookupstheseterminalpairsreturntoFACPNAC1and/orNAC2.ForClassB,StyleW,YhookupstheFACPEOLresistorfromtheNAC1and/orNAC2outputsareterminatedattheseterminals.Optionally,othernotificationappliancesoradditionalsignalingcircuitpowersuppliesmaybeconnectedtotheseterminals.IfthisoptionischosentheEOLresistormustbeterminatedatthelastdevice.
C“DRY1”NCC“DRY2”NC(Dryinputtrigger)
Anopenacrosstheseinputs,willcausetheselectedoutputschosentodrivenotificationappli-ances.Thedesignatedoutputsaresetbyoutputswitches[OUT1throughOUT4](Output Programming Selection Table, pg. 4).NotetheseinputsareunidirectionalandwillnotreportatroubleconditiontotheFACP.
+OUT1--+OUT2--+OUT3--+OUT4--(Supervised)
Notificationappliancesareconnectedtotheseregulatedoutputs(see Application Guide, pgs. 2-4).Eachpowerlimitedoutputwillsupply2amp.Totalsupplycurrentis8amp(see note below).Outputsarecontrolledbydesignatedinput1[IN1]orinput2[IN2] (Output Programming Selection Table, pg. 4).Maximumlinelossorvoltagedrop(testedwith2.5V).
+Loop1--+Loop2--+Loop3--+Loop4--
UsedforClassA,StyleZhook-upstoterminateloopsoriginatingon[OUT1],[OUT2],[OUT3],and[OUT4]respectively.
C“FAULT”NC(Commontroubleinput)
Anopencircuitacrossthispairofterminalswillcause[INP1andINP2]LEDstosimultaneouslysignalatroubleconditionbacktotheFACP(TypicallyusedtoreportACorBATFail).(Fig. 2e, pg. 7).
NC,C,NO(Commontroubleoutput)
Thesearedrycontacttroubleoutputsthatreportanygeneralloop/systemtroubleconditions.(Typicallyusedtotriggeradigitalcommunicatororotherreportingdevices).(form“C”contact1amp/28VDC0.35PowerFactor)(Fig. 2, pg. 7).
--AUX+Thisseparate1ampmax.auxiliaryspecialapplicationpoweroutputcircuitistypicallyusedtopowerelectromagneticdoorholdersthatkeepfireandsmokedoorsopenundernormalconditions.
--AUX2+
Thisseparateauxiliaryregulatedpoweroutputcircuitsuppliesupto1ampduringstand-byandalarmconditiontoauxiliaryspecialapplicationpoweroutputcircuitistypicallyusedtopower4-wiresmokedetectors.Seeattachedlistofdevices(Appendix A, pgs. 10-12).SincethisoutputisnotdisconnectedfromitsloadduringACpowerfailureusethe(Battery Calculation Worksheet, pg. 9)todeterminebatterysizeand/orallowablestand-byandalarmcurrent.
+DC-- 24VDCfrompowersupply.
Note: Unit is equipped with two (2) 1 amp max. auxiliary outputs: “AUX1” will automatically disconnect when AC is lost. “AUX2” will remain battery backed up during the power outage. For loads connected to “AUX2” please refer to battery “Stand-by Specifications” above for ratings. When loads are connected to the “AUX1” and/or “AUX2” outputs during alarm condition, the remaining outputs may not exceed 8 amp total alarm current. (example: AUX1 = 1 amp, AUX2 = 1 amp, outputs up to 7 amp).
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Terminal Identification Table:AL800ADA - Power Supply BoardTerminal Legend Function/Description
L,G,N Connect120VACtotheseterminals:Ltohot,Ntoneutral.
-DC+ 24VDC@8ampinalarmnon-powerlimitedoutput.
ACFAILNO,C,NC
Form“C”drycontactsindicatethelossofAC,withACpresentterminalsmarked[NOandC]areopen,[NCandC]areclosed.WhenlossofACoccursterminalsmarked[NOandC]areclosed,[NCandC]areopen.
ACLOCALNC,NO,C
Form“C”drycontactsusedtoinstantaneouslysignalthelossACtolocalannunciationdevices,withACpresentterminalsmarked[NOandC]areopen,[NCandC]areclosed.WhenlossofACoccursterminalsmarked[NOandC]areclosed,[NCandC]areopen.
BATFAILNO,C,NC
Form“C”drycontactsindicatelowbatteryvoltageorlossofbatteryvoltage.Undernormalconditionsterminalsmarked[NOandC]areopen,[NCandC]areclosed.Duringatroubleconditionterminalsmarked[NOandC]areclosed,and[NCandC]areopen(Fig. 2, pg. 7).
+BAT- Stand-bybatteryinput(leadsprovided)(Fig. 2, pg. 7).
*Power Board Parameter Specifications:• ACFailconditionwillreportapproximately30secondsafterlossofAC.Todelayreportfor2.5to3hourscut jumperACDELAYonthePowerSupplyBoard(ACtroubleoutputdelayoption).IfthismodeisselectedthePower SupplyBoardmustberesetbyremovingallpowertoitfor30seconds.• Lowbatteryconditionwillreportatapproximately21VDC.• Batterypresencedetectionwillreportwithin180secondsafterbatteryremainsundetected(missingorremoved). Arestoredbatterywillreportwithin30seconds.
LED Diagnostics:AL800ADA - Power Supply BoardRed (DC) Green (AC) Power Supply Status
ON ON Normaloperatingcondition.
ON OFF LossofAC,Stand-bybatterysupplyingpower.
OFF ON NoDCoutput.
OFF OFF LossofAC.Dischargedornostand-bybattery.NoDCoutput.
AL842LGK - Logic Board
LED OFF ON BLINK (LONG)* BLINK (SHORT)**
ON Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
ON Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
OFF Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
OFF Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
Input1 Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition ---
Input2 Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition ---
Fault Normal AlarmCondition --- ---
* Indicatesexistingtroublecondition.Whenatroublecondition(open,shortorground)occursonaspecificoutput,the correspondingredoutputLED,[OUT1-OUT4]willblink.ThecorrespondinggreeninputLEDwillblinkaswell.
**Indicatestroubleconditionmemory.Whenatroubleconditionrestores,theunitsredoutputLEDs[OUT1-OUT4] willblinkwithashorteranddistinctlydifferentduration.ThegreeninputLEDswillbeoff(normalcondition). ToresetthememorydepresstheresetbuttonlocatedontheAL842LGKlogicboard(Fig. 2c, pg. 7). TheLED(s)willextinguish.
Note: Whenindicatingcircuitshaverestored,troublememoryresetisnotrequiredfornormaloperation.
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Fig. 2
Optional Hookup Diagram:
Fig. 2b
Fig. 2a
NC NO C
NC C NO NC
C NO
AC Local
AC DELAY
BAT FAILAC FAIL
AC LED
VR1
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP2 INP1 FAULT
RESET
OUT1 OUT3
OUT2 OUT4IN>OUT SYNCSTROBE SYNC
TEMPORALINPUT SELECT
IN>OUT SYNCSTROBE SYNC
TEMPORALINPUT SELECT
NC
C N
O C
"FA
ULT
" NC
+ DC ---
-- AUX2 + -- LOOP4 + -- OUT4 +-- OUT3 +
-- LOOP3 + -- LOOP1 + -- OUT1 + -- OUT2 +
-- LOOP2 +-- IN1 +
-- RET1 +-- IN2 +
-- RET2 + NC "DRY1" C
NC "DRY2" C-- AUX1 +
Green Lead
Addressablecontrolmoduletriggeroutput
(See Typical Application Diagram for device hookup)
Power-Limited Outputs 2.5 amp per output max. (total = 8 amp)
(Supervised)
+ --4-wire Smoke
Detector
+ --4-wire Smoke
Detector
FireAlarmControlPanel(FACP)
EOL PowerSupervision Relay
(Not Supplied)
EOL Resistorfrom FACP
Digi
tal C
omm
unic
ator
or
Loca
l Ann
unci
ator
Dry
ou
tput
Con
tact
(For
m "
C" c
onta
cts)
These circuits are used to monitor AC and Bat Fail
and will cause a simultaneous
trouble condition to the FACP's IN1 and IN2
(Non-Supervised)
Factory InstalledBoard Interface
Cable
AC
MagneticDoor Holder
lineground
neutral
unswitched 120VACpower mains
(non-power limited)
SupervisedNon-Supervised Non-Supervised
Non-
Supe
rvis
ed
NC NO C
NC C NO NC
C NO
AC Local
AC DELAY
BAT FAILAC FAIL
AC LED
VR1
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP2 INP1 FAULT
RESET
OUT1 OUT3
OUT2 OUT4IN>OUT SYNCSTROBE SYNC
TEMPORALINPUT SELECT
IN>OUT SYNCSTROBE SYNC
TEMPORALINPUT SELECT
NC
C N
O C
"FA
ULT
" NC
+ DC ---
-- AUX2 + -- LOOP4 + -- OUT4 +-- OUT3 +
-- LOOP3 + -- LOOP1 + -- OUT1 + -- OUT2 +
-- LOOP2 +-- IN1 +
-- RET1 +-- IN2 +
-- RET2 + NC "DRY1" C
NC "DRY2" C-- AUX1 +
Green Lead
Addressablecontrolmoduletriggeroutput
(See Typical Application Diagram for device hookup)
Power-Limited Outputs 2.5 amp per output max. (total = 8 amp)
(Supervised)
+ --4-wire Smoke
Detector
+ --4-wire Smoke
Detector
FireAlarmControlPanel(FACP)
EOL PowerSupervision Relay
(Not Supplied)
EOL Resistorfrom FACP
Digi
tal C
omm
unic
ator
or
Loca
l Ann
unci
ator
Dry
ou
tput
Con
tact
(For
m "
C" c
onta
cts)
These circuits are used to monitor AC and Bat Fail
and will cause a simultaneous
trouble condition to the FACP's IN1 and IN2
(Non-Supervised)
Factory InstalledBoard Interface
Cable
AC
MagneticDoor Holder
lineground
neutral
unswitched 120VACpower mains
(non-power limited)
SupervisedNon-Supervised Non-Supervised
Non-
Supe
rvis
ed
NC
C
N
O
C "
FAU
LT"
NC
Fig. 2c
TroubleMemoryResetButton
+ D
C ---
BA
T FA
ILN
O C
NC
NO
C N
C
+ B
AT
---
L G
N
DC
AC
FAIL
AC
15A
32V
10A
250V
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP2 INP1 FAULT
RESET
OUT1 OUT3
OUT2 OUT4IN>OUT SYNCSTROBE SYNC
TEMPORALINPUT SELECT
IN>OUT SYNCSTROBE SYNC
TEMPORALINPUT SELECT
NC
C N
O C
"FA
ULT
" NC
+ DC ---
-- AUX2 + -- LOOP4 + -- OUT4 +-- OUT3 +
-- LOOP3 + -- LOOP1 + -- OUT1 + -- OUT2 +
-- LOOP2 +-- IN1 +
-- RET1 +-- IN2 +
-- RET2 + NC "DRY1" C
NC "DRY2" C-- AUX1 +
Green Lead
Addressablecontrolmoduletriggeroutput
(See Typical Application Diagram for device hookup)
Power-Limited Outputs 2.5 amp per output max. (total = 10 amp)
+ --4-wire Smoke
Detector
+ --4-wire Smoke
Detector
FireAlarmControlPanel(FACP)
EOL PowerSupervision Relay
(Not Supplied)
EOL Resistorfrom FACP
Digi
tal C
omm
unic
ator
or
Loca
l Ann
unci
ator
Dry
ou
tput
Con
tact
(For
m "
C" c
onta
cts)
These circuits are used to monitorAC and Bat Fail and will cause asimultaneous trouble conditionto the FACP's IN1 and IN2(Non-Supervised)
Factory InstalledBoard Interface
Cable
ACFuseCover
unswitched 115VAC 50/60Hz, 4.4 amp
power mains(non power-limited)
MagneticDoor Holder
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Optional hookups:1- BatteryandACmonitoring:ACorBatteryFailconditionwillcausethecommontroubleinput[C“FAULT”NC]to reportbacktotheFACPviainput1andinput2.Thecommontroubleinputmayalsobeusedforotheroptional supervisorymonitoring.
ToreportACandBatteryTroubleconnectthebatteryandACFailrelayoutputshownin(Fig. 2a)tothe commontroubleinput.
2- Drycontactinput(C“DRY1”NC)(C“DRY2”NC)canbeusedtoalarmoutputfroman addressablemodule(theseinputsareunidirectionandcannotreportbacktotriggermodule).
Connection to triggering devices must be made within 20ft of distance and using conduit for wiring.
3- Auxiliaryoutput(-AUX+)24VDCat1ampmax.
4- ACLocal[NC,C,NO]shouldconnecttothehostcontrolpanelforlocalannunciationof thetroublecondition.
Note: Ifcommontroubleinput,terminalsmarked[C“FAULT”NC]arenotused,theseterminalsmustbe shorted(connectjumper)toremaininactive.Foroptionalhookups(Fig. 2b).
Maintenance:Unitshouldbetestedatleastonceayearfortheproperoperationasfollows:
Output Voltage Test:Undernormalloadconditions,theDCoutputvoltageshouldbecheckedforpropervoltagelevel(26.2-26.4VDC recommended range).Battery Test:Undernormalloadconditionscheckthatthebatteryisfullycharged.Checkspecifiedvoltagebothatthebatteryterminalandattheboardterminalsmarked[+BAT--]toensurethatthereisnobreakinthebatteryconnectionwires.Fuses:Checkinputandoutputfusesonthepowersupplyboard,replaceifnecessary.Inputfuseratingis10amp@250V,[email protected]:Maximumchargingcurrentis3.2amp.Note:Expectedbatterylifeis5years;however,itisrecommendedchangingbatteriesin4yearsorlessifneeded.
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Battery Calculation Worksheet
Unitsarecapableofrecharging40AHbatterymax.Iftotalampere-hourrequiredexceeds40AH,decreaseAUXcurrenttoprovideenoughstand-bytimefortheapplication.
DeviceNumber of Devices
Current per DeviceStand-by Current
Alarm Current
Foreachdeviceusethisformula: Thiscolumn x Thiscolumn = Equals Currentpernumberofdevices.
AL842ULADA(Currentdrawfrombattery)
1Stand-by: 90mA 90mA
Alarm: 175mA 175mA
A AL842 Current 90mA 175mA
AuxiliaryDevices Refertodevicemanualforcurrentratings.
Alarm/Stand-by mA mA mA
Alarm/Stand-bymA
mA mA
Alarm/Stand-by mA mA mA
B Auxiliary Devices Current (must not exceed 1 amp)
Refertodevicemanualforcurrentratings.
Alarm: mA 0mA mA
Alarm:mA
0mA mA
Alarm: mA 0mA mAAlarm:
mA 0mA mA
C NotificationAppliancesCurrent must notexceed8amp(8000mA) 0mA mA
D Totalalarmcurrent mA mA
E Totalcurrentratingsconvertedtoamperes(lineDx.001) A A
F Numberofstandbyhours(24forNFPA72,Chapter1,1-5.2.5). H
G MultiplylinesEandF. Totalstand-byAH AH
HAlarmsoundingperiodinhours.(Forexample,5minutes=.0833hours.)
H
I MultiplylinesEandH. TotalalarmAH AH
J AddlinesGandI. Totalstand-byandalarmAH AH
KMultiplylineJby1.30.(30%extrainsurancetomeetdesiredperformance)Totalampere-hoursrequired
AH
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Appendix A - UL Listed Compatible Devices
A.1 Four (4) Wire Smoke Detectors
TableA-1belowlistsfour(4)wiresmokedetectorscompatiblewithAL842ULADAAUXoutput.
Smoke Detector/Base Detector TypeMax StandbyCurrent (mA)
AlarmCurrent (mA)
SystemSensorB112LP Base 0.12 36
SystemSensorB114LP Base * *
SystemSensorB404B Base * *
SystemSensorDH100ACDC Photoelectric 0.15 0.70
SystemSensorDH100ACDCLP Photoelectric 0.15 0.70
SystemSensorDH100ACDCLPW Photoelectric 0.15 0.70
SystemSensorDH400ACDCI IonizationDuct 25 95
SystemSensorDH400ACDCP PhotoelectricDuct 25 95
SystemSensor1112/24/D Ionization 0.05 50
SystemSensor1424 Ionization 0.10 41
SystemSensor1451(w/B402BBase) Ionization 0.10 39
SystemSensor2112/24ATR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24AITR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24/D Photoelectric 0.05 50
SystemSensor2112/24R Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24TR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24T/D Photoelectricw/135oThermal 0.05 50
SystemSensor2112/24TSRBPhotoelectricw/135o
ThermalSupervisoryRelay15 45
SystemSensor2312/24TB Photoelectric 0.12 50
SystemSensor2412(12volt) Photoelectric 0.12 77
SystemSensor2412AT(12volt) Photoelectric 0.12 58
SystemSensor2412TH(12volt) Photoelectric 0.12 77
SystemSensor2424 Photoelectric 0.10 41
SystemSensor2424TH Photoelectric 0.10 41
SystemSensor2451 Photoelectric 0.10 39
SystemSensor2451TH(with/B402BBase) Photoelectric 0.10 39
SystemSensor2W-MOD LoopTest/MaintenceMod. 30 50
AL842ULADA - 11 -
A.1 Four (4) Wire Smoke Detectors (cont.)
Smoke Detector/Base Detector TypeMax StandbyCurrent (mA)
AlarmCurrent (mA)
SystemSensor4W-B(12/24volt) PhotoelectricI3 .05 23
SystemSensor4WT-B(12/24volt) PhotoelectricI3w/Therm .05 23
SystemSensor4WTA-B(12/24volt) I3Photow/Therm/Sounder .05 35
SystemSensor4WTR-B(12/24volt) I3Photow/Therm/Relay .05 35
SystemSensor4WTR-B(12/24volt)I3Photow/Therm/Sounder/Relay
.05 50
SystemSensor4WITAR-B(12/24volt)I3Photow/IsolatedTherm/
Sounder/Relay.05 50
SystemSensor2W-MOD2I3LoopTest/Maintence
Mod..05 *
SystemSensorRRS-MODI3ReversingRelay/Sync
Module.05 *
SystemSensor6424 ProjectedBeam 10 28.4
SystemSensorBeam1224(S) ProjectedBeam 17 38.5
*Contactmanufacturerforcurrentdraws
A.2 Relays
TableA-3belowlistsrelayscompatiblewithAL842ULADAAUXoutput.
Manufacturer Model Current (mA)
SystemSensor
PR-1 PR-2 PR-3 EOLR-1 R-10T R-14T R-20T R-24T R-10E R-14E R-20ER-24E
15 30 30 30 23 23 40 40 23 23 40 40
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1.5”(38.1mm)
1.0”(25.4mm)
4.5”(114.3mm)
1.0”(25.4mm)
1.0”(25.4mm)
1.25”(31.75mm)
1.25”(31.75mm)
1.0”(25.4mm)
1.5”(38.1mm)
1.5”(38.1mm)
1.5”(38.1mm)
1.5”(38.1mm)
8.5”(215.9mm)
18.0”(457.2mm)
18.0”(457.2mm)
18.0”(457.2mm)
6.0”(152.4mm)
2.5”(63.5mm)
2.75”(69.85mm)
2.75”(69.85mm)
4.5”(114.3mm)
4.5”(114.3mm)
14.5”(368.3mm)
14.5”(368.3mm)
1.0”(25.4mm)
1.0”(25.4mm)
14.5”(368.3mm)
2.5”(63.5mm)
1.5”(38.1mm)
2.5”(63.5mm)
Enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D approximate):18”x14.5”x4.625”(457.2mmx368.3mmx117.48mm)