Switch detail – Altronix FireSwitch108 Installation Instructions User Manual
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FireSwitch108
OPEN SWITCH
CLOSED SWITCH
Switch Detail
Fig. 3
Terminal Identification Table:
Power Supply Board
Terminal Legend Function/Description
L, G, N
Connect 120VAC to these terminals: L to Hot, N to Neutral.
Earth Ground should be connected via grounding lug.
+ DC –
24VDC non-power limited output.
AC FAIL
(delayed)
NO, C, NC
Form “C” dry contacts indicate the loss of AC, with AC present terminals marked [NO and C]
are open, [NC and C] are closed. When loss of AC occurs terminals marked [NO and C] are closed,
[NC and C] are open.
AC LOCAL
(instant)
NO, C, NC
Form “C” dry contacts used to instantaneously signal the loss AC to local annunciation devices,
with AC present terminals marked [NO and C] are open, [NC and C] are closed. When loss of AC
occurs terminals marked [NO and C] are closed, [NC and C] are open.
BAT FAIL
NO, C, NC
Form “C” dry contacts indicate low battery voltage or loss of battery voltage. Under normal
conditions terminals marked [NO and C] are open, [NC and C] are closed. During a trouble
condition terminals marked [NO and C] are closed, and [NC and C] are open (Fig. 2, pg. 4).
– BAT +
Stand-by battery input (leads provided). Maximum charging voltage is 26.4VDC,
maximum charging current is 1.5 amp (Fig. 2, pg. 4).
*Power Supply Board Parameter Specifications:
NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product is field-configurable. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and
Accessories for Fire Alarm System (UL 864), set programming features as indicated below.
Program feature or option
Permitted in UL 864? (Y/N)
Possible Settings
Settings Permitted in UL 864
AC Reporting Delay
Yes
1.5 hours or 30 seconds
1 hour to 3 hours
AC Trouble Reporting
to host panel
Yes
enable/disable
enable
BAT Trouble Reporting
to host panel
Yes
enable/disable
enable
• To set AC Delay for 1.5 hours or 30 seconds - power the unit down
(AC supply and Battery) prior to changing switch position -
Open Switch “AC Delay” or close “AC Delay” switch, respectively (Fig. 3, pg. 6).
• Factory setting is 1.5 hours - for testing purposes change to 30 secs by closing
AC Delay switch temporarily.
• Low battery condition will report at approximately 20VDC.
• Battery presence detection will report with in 100 seconds after battery remains
undetected (missing or removed). A restored battery will report within 30 seconds.
LED Diagnostics:
Power Supply Board
Red (DC)
Green (AC) Power Supply Status
ON
ON
Normal operating condition.
ON
OFF
Loss of AC, Stand-by batteries supplying power.
OFF
ON
No DC output.
OFF
OFF
Loss of AC. Discharged or no stand-by battery. No DC output.