Edwards Signaling ANSX Expander - Manual

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ANSX Expander Installation Sheet
Product description
The Expander (ANSX) is a self-contained amplifier, tone
generator, power supply, and supervisory interface. It is
designed for use with the ANS25, ANS50, and ANS100
systems to provide additional speaker output power.
The ANSX can also be used as a stand-alone audio system for
a fire alarm control panel (FACP) to provide voice evacuation
when an automatic message is not required.
Installation and operation of the ANSX is identical to the ANS
(see the ANS Audio Notification System Installation Sheet,
P/N 3101179), with the exception that the ANSX does not
include digital messaging.
See Table 1 for a list of ANSX models.
When used in conjunction with an ANS, the ANSX acts as a
slave, reproducing the tone and message generated by the
master. When used as a stand-alone, the ANSX connects to
the FACP exactly as the ANS does, to provide automatic tone
in alarm and voice override capability.
Most terminal designations and volume controls are identical to
the ANS. On the ANSX, SN1 determines tone, master/slave,
battery, and microphone settings. There is no SN2.
Expander models
ANS model numbers have the format: ANS999MDC. Each
model is a complete audio notification panel, including a built-in
tone generator, power transformer, and cabinet. The 999 portion
represents the output power: 25, 50, 100, 150, or 200 watts.
M indicates the inclusion of a microphone. D indicates the
inclusion of a digital message repeater (DMR). C indicates the
cabinet color, either gray (G) or red (R).
Expander model numbers have the format ANS999XC. Each
model is a complete expander panel, including a built-in tone
generator, power transformer, and cabinet. The 999 portion
represents the output power. X indicates an expander module.
Expanders have no microphone and no DMR. C indicates the
cabinet color, either gray (G) or red (R).
Amplifier model numbers have the format AMS999AMD. The
amplifiers include a built-in tone generator, but no transformer
or cabinet. The 999 portion represents the power output. The A
designation indicates an amplifier. M indicates the inclusion of
a microphone. D indicates the inclusion of a digital message
repeater.
An Expander can operate as a slave amplifier when connected
to an ANS999AMD, which supplies source audio to the slave.
Expanders can also operate as stand-alone audio notification
systems with only tone and microphone amplification.
Some models use multiple amplifier configurations. These
models are configured and prewired at the factory.
Table 1: ANS and ANSX models
Model number
Description Amplifier
modules
Audio
circuits
ANS25MD(G/R) 25 W ANS ANS25AMD 1
ANS50MD(G/R) 50 W ANS ANS50AMD 1
ANS100MD(G/R) 100 W ANS ANS100AMD 1
ANS150MD(G/R) 150 W ANS ANS100AMD
ANS50A
2
ANS200MD(G/R) 200 W ANS ANS100AMD
ANS100A
2
ANS25X(G/R) 25 W Expander ANS25A 1
ANS50X(G/R) 50 W Expander ANS50A 1
ANS100X(G/R) 100 W Expander ANS100A 1
ANS150X(G/R) 150 W Expander ANS100A
ANS50A
2
ANS200X(G/R) 200 W Expander ANS100A
ANS100A
2
Specifications
For specifications and installation instructions, see the ANS
Audio Notification System Installation Sheet (P/N 3101179).
DIP switch settings
Figure 1 shows the position of the terminal blocks, jumper
blocks, and switches on the ANSX. Tables in this section
describe the SN1 DIP switch settings for master and slave
modules. All other ANSX terminal assignments and jumper
settings are the same as those on the ANS.