Altronix FireSwitch108 Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 5)

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For Class B outputs connect EOL (AL-EOL10) to the last device in each NAC Loop. For applications in Canada
use EOL10K-C end of line resistors (to be ordered separately) Form the leads to fit the terminals.
Bend radius can not exceed 1/8 in. Do not bend closer than 1/4 in. to the body of the resistor.
8. Connect desired 24VDC devices to regulated Aux. power output terminals marked [+ AUX --- ] (Fig. 2, pg. 4).
Output is power limited 0.25” spacing from non-power limited wiring must be provided. Use separate knockout.
9. Connect Digital Communicator or Local Annunciator to Common Trouble Output terminals marked [NC, NO, C]
(Fig. 2, pg. 4).
10. Connect appropriate signaling notification devices to terminals marked [AC FAIL & BAT FAIL] (Fig. 2, pg. 4)
supervisory relay outputs.
11. Program FireSwitch utilizing on-board programming switch or via ethernet port (for Programming refer to pgs. 8-12).
When using ethernet port, cable has to terminate within the same building.
Amount of Notification Appliances that can be Synchronized:
Altronix Model Max. Per Circuit Max. Per FireSwitch108
FireSwitch108 32 128
Terminal Identification Table:
Logic Board
Terminal Legend Function/Description
+ 24V IN -- 24VDC input from power supply.
+ AUX +
This separate 1 amp max. auxiliary regulated output circuit is typically used to power 4-wire smoke
detectors - 0.45 amp for Canadian applications. See attached list of devices (Appendix B, pgs. 18-19).
OUT1 - OUT8
(Supervised)
Notification appliances are connected to these regulated outputs. Each power limited output will
supply up to 2.5 amp. Outputs are controlled by designated input 1 [IN1] or input 2 [IN2]
(Output Configuration Chart, pg. 8). Maximum line impedance 1 ohm. NAC outputs that are
programmed as AUX are Special Application.
IN1+, IN1 --
IN2+, IN2 --
(Supervised)
These terminals connect to the 24VDC FACP notification appliance circuit outputs. (Class A,
or Class B) Input trigger voltage is 8-33VDC @ 6.5mA min. Terminal polarity is shown in alarm
condition. During an alarm condition these inputs will cause the selected outputs chosen to drive
notification appliances. The designated outputs are programmable [OUT1 through OUT8] (Output
Configuration Chart, pg. 8). A trouble condition on an output loop will cause the corresponding
input to trip the FACP by opening the FACP loop. An alarm condition will always override trouble
to drive notification appliances.
RET1+, RET1 --
RET2+, RET2 --
(Supervised)
For Class A hookups these terminal pairs return to FACP.
For Class B hookups use FACP EOL resistor to terminate at these terminals.
Optionally, additional signaling circuit power supplies may be connected to these terminals.
If this option is chosen the EOL resistor must be terminated at the last device. Up to twelve (12)
units can be interconnected.
EARTH Connects to the grounding lug of enclosure (factory installed).
C, NO, NC
(Common
trouble output)
These are dry contact trouble outputs that report any general loop/system trouble conditions.
In addition, Factory set to report AC and Battery trouble. Feature can be optionally turned off. See
programming section, pg. 10-11. (Typically used to trigger a digital communicator or other
reporting devices). (form “C” contact 1 amp / 28VDC 0.35 Power Factor) (Fig. 2, pg. 4).
+ SYNC ---
Designed to be connected to + INP1 --- or + INP2 --- of Altronix FireSwitch models only.
Maximum of four (4) units can be interconnected, the distance between the units should not exceed
20 ft., wiring to be in conduit, 20 AWG wire minimum. FireSwitch108 NAC power extenders must
be located in the same room.
GF1
GF2 Dry normally open contact. It will close if ground fault is detected. Use to report ground fault
condition to a host FACP. Can be wired between [+] or [–] coming from FACP and earth ground.