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

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Con

tact

(For

m "

C" c

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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,Outputfuseratingis15amp@32V.Note: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

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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)