Alarm Controls Corporation APS-300 Series User manual

Installation Guide APS-300 Series 12/24 Series Power Supplies
Alarm Controls Corporation
19 Brandywine Drive
Deer Park, NY 11729
500-33315_A Installation specifications subject to change without notice
Phone: [phone]
[email protected]
www.alarmcontrols.com
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APS-300 Series 12/24 Power Supply
9.8VDC-13.7VDC @ 2.8 Amps max / 20.0VDC-27.5VDC @ 1.4 Amps max Power-limited
Features APS-300 Series:
Small – Self Contained – Efficient
Universal AC Input 110-240VAC
Operates under Brown Out conditions
9.8VDC-13.7VDC, 2.8A/20.0VDC-27.5VDC, 1.4A
Selectable Continuous Duty
Input and Output Surge Protection
Power Limited Output with Thermal Protection
AC and DC LED’s
Quality Manufactured in the USA with a lifetime
Warranty
Outputs are Power Limited
Provided in Standard Enclosure 14”x 8.5”x 3.5”
Precise Battery Regulation for all sealed Lead Acid
Battery(s)
Battery Online, No Drop or Switch Over with AC
Power Fail
Reverse Battery Protection
Comes with plug in battery cable assembly
UL and cUL tested to Standards UL 603 Burglar
Alarm Power Supplies, UL 294 Access Control Units,
and ULC-S318-96 Canadian Standard for Power
Supplies for Burglar Alarm Systems
Relay “C” Contacts Indicates AC Power Status
LTW Limited Warning of stand by battery(s)
Battery Disconnect on depleted Battery(s)
Ordering examples:
APS-300 Supervised Power Supply/Charger module with
Standard Enclosure 14” x 8.5” x 3.5”
APS-3004C APS-300 with one PD-4C, four output PTC
protected distribution board
APS-300FT APS-300 with one PDFT fire relay module

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Description
The APS-300 Series Power Supplies are heavy duty self contained, efficient clean off-line switching power supplies that are
selectable between 9.8VDC-13.7VDC at 2.8 Amps, and 20.0VDC-27.5VDC at 1.4 Amps. With the universal AC input, these
supplies may be connected anywhere in the world with no plug-in transformer or any alterations. These power supplies have
exceptional brown out capability with operation down to 60VAC. The extensive filtering system provides a very clean DC output
that can power the most sensitive electronic controls and reader where a linear power supply is recommended. All of the supplies
are power limited and thermally protected. All output faults are self restoring.
The APS-300 series have a precision lead acid battery(s) charger that obtains maximum battery life while providing a 9.8VDC-
13.7VDC or 20.0VDC-27.5VDC uninterruptible power supply. The APS-300 Series are protected against Battery(s) reversal,
shorting or overloading. Before connecting AC and battery(s), set 12V/24V selector jumpers to the desired voltage.
Caution, damage will occur if jumpers are moved with DC output load or Battery connected. Confirm proper voltage before
connecting devices.
The APS-300 has the additional supervisory features of a set of form “C” relay contacts that indicates AC power status and a
special electronic circuit that limits the output current to provide power limiting and load disconnect when battery is depleted.
Specifications
AC Input: L, N, G - 3P Orange Terminal block
Safety block with recessed hardware insulation that will
accept up to 12AWG
L= Line, N= Neutral, and G = Ground
AC Input Rating .......................110-240VAC/47-63Hz 130W
Note: The Ground connection on the APS-300 is connected to
the enclosure with a metal standoff.
AC LED Indicator (Next to AC Input Terminal)
The AC indicator is a green LED, which is illuminated when
AC is present.
AC Line Primary Fuse
Fuse: GMA-2 5mm x 20mm 2A 250VAC
Replace this fuse only while the equipment is electrically
disconnected from the branch-circuit supply. The proper
size 2A fuse must be used.
DC VOLTAGE SELECTOR JUMPER J1
The selector jumper J1 selects the voltage to 12 or 24VDC.
As marked on the PCB, jumping 1&2 and 3&4 sets the supply
to 12V range. Jumping 2&3 sets the supply to the 24V range.
CAUTION To prevent damage, remove DC load and
battery(s) connections before switching selector J1 jumpers.
DC OUTPUT: 2P Terminal block
Output voltage Range: 12V/24V
...................................9.8VDC-13.7VDC/20.0VDC-27.5VDC
Output voltage typical AC ON .................. 13.65/27.30VDC
Output continuous current 12V/24V .................... 2.8A/1.4A
Current Overload Short Circuit Protection ................... Yes
Thermal runaway Protection ......................................... Yes
Current Overload and Thermal shutdown will auto-restart
without removing load.
Power limiting ................................................................. Yes
Ambient operating temp. range ....... -32oF(0o) to 120oF (49oC)
Storage Temperature .................................... -60oF to 190oF
Switching Frequency ................................................ 132KHz
DC LED Indicator (Adjacent to DC Output) ................... Red
Battery Connector: ............... (Header plug marked [–Bat+])
The battery charger is set to charge 12V or 24V sealed or wet
lead acid batteries. Two 12V batteries are connected in
series for 24V with a provided wire assembly p/n: WA-24SW.
A 15” Battery cable assembly p/n: WA-15IBAT is provided
that plugs from module battery connector to the battery. Red
(+) 12VDC, Black (–) Neg.
Each of the 3 wires listed above that connect to the standby
Batteries are covered with special clear tubing that provides
additional insulation to ensure proper separation or Power
Limited and NON Power Limited wires.
Supports any type of lead acid Battery(s)
.......................................................................... 12v 4AH-18Ah
UL evaluated with 18Ah on 12V and (2) 9Ah on 24V sealed
lead acid battery(s)
Battery(s) PTC self resetting Circuit Breaker ...............3A PTC
Battery(s) Reverse hookup protection .............................. Yes
To estimate the recharge time in hours for depleted battery(s),
multiply the AH rating times 4 (Ah x 4). As an example, a 24V
system with two depleted 12v 7Ah batteries would take about
28 hours to re-charge.

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APS-300 Supervision features:
DC Output Electronic Power Limited .............................. Yes
This feature limits the output current to a maximum peak of 6
Amps to comply with UL Power Limiting requirement.
AC Status Output Relay: 3P Terminal block
AC Fail form “C” contacts rating .......................... 2A, 24VDC
Three position AC fail terminal block marked “NO, C, NC” are
shown in the Normal, energized, “AC ON” condition.
Using these relay contacts as a switch with a proper DC
power source the AC power loss can be locally annunciated
as required with Amber or Red Led indicator or sounding
device. The contacts may also be used to annunciate, AC
failure to a Listed Burglar Alarm or Access Control panel.
Trouble / LTW Limited Time Warning of stand by
batteries 95% of Battery has been depleted.
Output, 2 position header .1” spacing (+&-)...... (-) sinks 3mA.
The LTW circuit “MUST” be connected either for local or
remote annunciation with an Amber or Red LED to indicate
DC Trouble or you may annunciate the LTW by connecting
the (-) negative open collector output to an appropriate input
of a UL Listed Burglar Alarm or Access control panel. When
DC Power is normal, the (-) negative output is an open circuit
with the LED OFF. When the DC output voltage drops to a
point where the standby battery has been 95% depleted, the
LTW (-) turns the LED ON to indicate trouble. The LED
remains ON after the Stand by battery has been electrically
removed from the DC Output.
The Figure LTW Led below shows the hook up on an LED.
The following parts (not provided) will be needed to connect
the LED to the LTW Header Output.
1 Connector housing .1” spacing with ramp Molex
P/N: 22-01-2021
2 Female connecters for housing Molex
P/N: 08-50-0113
Wire to connect LED connectors are rated for 22-30AWG
Figure LTW LED
Low Battery Disconnect (Battery cut-off)
12v/24v ............................................ 9.8VDC/VDC/19.6VDC
APS-300 Physical Dimensions
For Indoor Use Only
Module Dimensions ....................... 4.84”L x 3.73”W x 2.25”H
Height includes required 5/8” #6 FF Hex aluminum standoffs,
not provided with module only.
Mounting Holes Center to Center ................ 4.50”W x 3.41”H
APS-300 Dimensions……........................... 14”W x 9”H x 3.5”
APS-300 Weight ...........................................................6.7Lbs
Standards
RoHS Compliant Lead Free – Not evaluated by UL
UL 603 Power Supplies for Use with Burglar Alarm Systems.
UL 294 Access Control System Units.
ULC-S318-96 Power Supplies for Use with Burglar Alarm
Systems.

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APS-300 Series Power Supply/Charger Installation Guide
The APS-300 with standby battery(s) provides an uninterruptible 9.8VDC-13.7VDC or 20.0VDC-27.5VDC power source. When
use with optional Power Distribution modules PD4C or PDFT, it can provide multiple fused outputs or Fire Interface. The DC
output on the APS-300 power supply is Power Limited. This makes all subsequent outputs power limited.
1. The installation of this power supply shall comply with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NPFA 70), the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1, and be in accordance with any additional requirements imposed by the local authority having jurisdiction.
2. For use in Indoor Location Only, Mount the Power Supply in desired location. Using the two keyholes on the upper end and
the two or three holes along the bottom, mount the enclosure to the wall with appropriate fasteners.
3. Select output voltage by shifting the jumper J1 for 12VDC or 24VDC. Only change output voltage when AC is OFF and
Batteries are not connected. The APS-300 Series has a continuous output rating of 9.8VDC-13.7VDC at 2.8 Amps or
20.0VDC-27.5VDC at 1.4 Amps. If a power distribution product is used, the total current draw of these devices must be
subtracted from the available current rating. See selection table below or individual data sheets. Connect AC Line voltage,
110-240VAC with Earth Ground to the Orange AC input Terminal block. This wiring must be run in separate metal enclosed
wiring system only. Note, Ensure all wiring is of appropriate gauge for device being powered. All Power Limited circuits
must be separated by a minimum of .25” from Non-power Limited circuits.
4. Connect DC devices to the Output Terminals. Observe polarity. On the distribution boards Negative is identified with a (-) or
(COM). The Positive is identified with (+) or (HOT). Exit the DC wiring out any of the other available knock outs keeping all
the low voltage wiring away from the high voltage wiring and battery leads.
5. If supervision is desired, connect N/C Tamper switch and AC fail form “C” contacts to Security system for annunciation.
6. Add the current draw of the distribution boards to your load calculation to ensure your power requirements are within the
unit’s continuous power rating. Always check the spec sheet; but as a rule, each LED draws 6mA and each relay draws
20mA.
7. Confirm with Amp meter that your total continuous current conforms to the output current rating and that each output rating is
proper for the powered device(s).
8. Connect AC fail contacts to annunciate AC Status condition.
9. Connect appropriate standby battery(s). Remove AC and confirm battery output to test standby battery(s). Mark installation
date on Battery with permanent marker.
10. Each protected output on the optional power distribution board PD4C has a Green Status LED. Green ON indicates ready.
11. To reset a tripped PTC Circuit Breaker, you may have to turn power off on outputs, or remove faulted circuit output for up to 2
minutes. This allows the PTC re-settable circuit breaker to cool and reset to its normal “ON” condition.
12. For installation and use of optional PD4C and PDFT, see separate enclosed instructions.
CAUTION: Replace fuses as marked
When calculated your total DC current be sure to add the current of any distributions options you are using. Be sure
your normal continuous DC current draw does not exceed the marked rating of the supply.
Select 12/24 J1 only with AC off and Batteries disconnected.

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Battery Selection
The table below shows typical standby time in hours for various loads and batteries. The table works for either 12V or 24V
batteries. The APS-300 has been evaluated by UL with an 18Ah sealed lead acid battery for 12V and (2) - 9AH batteries for 24V
to meet the 4 hour stand by requirement.
Note: UL requires a minimum of 4 hours of standby time for Commercial Mercantile Burglar Alarm. The table below has the
required battery size highlighted (*) to provide this 4-hr stand by time under a full rated load.
Approximate Battery Standby Time Table with a reserve of 3 Amps for 5 minutes for Alarm
AH = Amp Hours Capacity at a 20 hour rate - Hrs = Hours
Total Output
Amps 4
A
h Battery
Standby 7
A
h Battery
Standby 9
A
h Battery
Standby 18
A
hBattery
Standby 24Ah Standby
1A 2.92 Hrs 5.32 Hrs 7.79 Hrs 15.89 Hrs 23.65 Hrs
1.4A* 2.09 Hrs 4.75 Hrs 5.56 Hrs* 12.61 Hrs 16.89 Hrs
2A 1.46 Hrs 1.3 Hrs 3.46 Hrs 7.94Hrs 10.64 Hrs
2.8A* 1.04 Hrs 1.9 Hrs 2.47 Hrs 5.04 Hrs* 7.60 Hrs
The Battery recharge time is 2.6 hours for each 1 Ah Amp Hour of battery capacity with either 12V or 24V batteries. The
minimum battery capacity is 4Ah and the practical limit is 24Ah UL evaluated with an 18Ah battery on the 12V configuration and
(2) 9Ah batteries on the 24V configuration. Please see the Figures for 12V configurations and 24V configurations below in this
document. UL Listed systems require that if standby batteries are to be used they must have a 4 hour capacity under the full
rated load.
Recommended Maintenance
The power supply and stand by battery(s) should be tested at least once a year as follows:
1. Check LED’s for normal state. AC ON Green and DC ON Red.
2. Check output voltage with normal load. With AC ON for 12V setting, DC output voltage should read between 12.83VDC-
13.69VDC and 27.1 - 27.4VDC on the 24V setting.
3. Check DC Output Amps to be sure it complies with output rating.
4. Disconnect AC input. AC LED should be off, and the DC LED’s should remain normal.
5. Check DC Output to be above 11.5VDC for 12v setting and 23.0VDC for 24V setting. This checks standby batteries to be
operational. Sealed lead acid batteries have a typical life of 3 to 5 years. Test battery by itself as outlined in your battery
instructions to be sure the Amp hour capacity is within proper range.
6. Re Apply AC and verify AC LED ON.

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PDFT Fire Transfer Relay with EOL Trigger
Alarm Controls Corporation
19 Brandywine Drive
Deer Park, NY 11729
500-33320_A Installation specifications subject to change without notice
Phone: [phone]
[email protected]
www.alarmcontrols.com
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Features:
Non Latching or Latching mode
12 or 24VDC Operation
Reverse polarity protected
Normally ON & Normally OFF Output
Output LED’s indicate condition
Outputs can be Triggered with:
1. N/O or N/C Switch with Supervised (EOL)
2. N/C Switch with (OVR) over ride
3. N/C Switch with AUX-IN auxiliary
4. Ground on any trigger input when (GRN)
Jumper is enabled
Form C Contacts Indicates Trigger Status
12 Amp Transfer Relay Contacts
Lifetime Warranty - Made in the USA
UL Listed Sub Assembly for Access Control and Burglar Alarm Systems
Description
The PDFT transfers the input power from the normally ON
output pair “-N/ON+” too the normally OFF output pair “-
N/OFF+” when triggered. The unit is triggered when the
supervised (EOL), end of line resistor is opened or shorted.
The triggered form C user contacts indicate the state of the
trigger. A typical application of the PDFT is to place a
distribution board on one or both of the outputs, one of our
power supplies on the Input, then connecting the EOL at a
fire alarm panel to transfer the power from one distribution
board to another when the Fire alarm panel is in the alarm
condition. The transferred power would be used to unlock
doors, shut down air systems, or return elevators to an exit
floor.
Specifications / Instructions
Input Power “-INPUT+”: 2 Pos. Terminal block with self
clamping screws will accept multiple 12awg wires – Operates
with 12 or 24vdc input. The input current is 70ma to control
relays plus whatever output load is. The positive side of the
power is connected to the swing arm of the transfer relay
which directs the power to the proper output.
Output Power: 4 Pos. Terminal block Self clamping screws
will accept multiple 12awg wires. “-N/ON+” are normally ON
output power. This output is ON when the PDFT is not
triggered. “-N/OFF+” is normally OFF. This output is ON
when this unit is triggered. The transfer relay is rated at
15A@12v and 12A@24vdc.
Power LED’s: A red LED above each output indicates which
output is ON.
Input Trigger EOL: 2 Pos. Terminal block – Will accept 14-
28awg wire. This input must see the 2.2K ohm end of line
resistor to be in the normal set condition. A change in
resistance of + or – 60% will cause the trigger relays to drop
out in the Triggered mode. This change in resistance is
caused by the supervised wire between the EOL at the Fire
panel and the PDFT being shorted or opened. The EOL
supervises the pair of wires.
Input Trigger OVR: 2 Pos. Terminal block - Will accept 14-
28awg wire. This pair is normally closed, can be connected
to an override switch. When OVR is open, unit will trigger.
Input Trigger AUX-IN: 2 Pos. Terminal block - Will accept
14-28awg wire. This pair is normally closed and can be
connected to an auxiliary device. When AUX-IN is open, unit
will trigger.
RESET 2 Pos. Terminal block – Will accept 14-28awg wire.
When this pair is shorted, input triggers do not latch. If pair is
open, the input triggers will latch until alarm is corrected and
RESET is momentary closed to reset trigger.
Jumpers RST – OVR – AUX are jumpers with handles to
short adjacent terminal blocks that are not used. You may
move the jumper to one header to open short to enable
adjacent terminals.
Jumper GRN – This jumper is used to enable ground
supervision in the inputs. If the jumper is connected to both
headers, and the mounting hole adjacent to jumper is
connected to ground with a star washer, a ground on any of
the input triggers will cause a trigger.
Trigger Status Terminal block - Will accept 14-28awg wire.
Form C Contact with a 3 Amp rating will indicate the
condition of trigger. C and NO are normally open in the
normal energize not triggered state. C and NC are normally
closed in the normal energized not triggered state. These
contacts may be used to provide feedback to the FACP or
other annunciating devices.
Module dimensions ....................... 2.23”W x 3.75”L x .8”H
Mounting holes dimensions ........................ 1.89” x 3.41”
Weight: ....................................................................... 2.2oz
UL Approvals for PDFT
UL 294 – Access Control System Unit
UL 603 – Power supplies for Use with Burglar-Alarm
Systems ULC S318-96 – Power supplies for Burglar Alarm
Systems ULC S533-02 – Standard for Egress Door Securing
and Releasing Devices.

PD4C Power Distribution Modules
Alarm Controls Corporation
19 Brandywine Drive
Deer Park, NY 11729
500-33325_A Installation specifications subject to change without notice
Phone: [phone]
[email protected]
www.alarmcontrols.com
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PD4C
Multi Output
Low Voltage Power Distribution Modules
Life Time Warranty
Features/Specifications:
Converts a single AC or DC (12 or 24v) Input to 4 PTC protected
outputs
Off/On switch disconnects load from output
PTC circuit breaker ratings are holding current at 130oF per
UL Standards
Main Power Green/Red LED Indicates AC, DC or Reversed DC
Input on PD4C
Each output has a green status LED indictor
Current Draw is 6ma max per LED
Circuit Breaker Models with Rated Output 1.42 Amps or below
are Power Limited
All Input Terminal blocks and output terminal blocks on the
PD4C module are rated 40A with a wire range of 10 – 18AWG
Output Terminal blocks on the PDB4C are rated 10A with wire
range 16-30AWG
Size: PD4C 3 3/4”H x 2 1/4”W x 1”D Mounting: 3 7/16”H x
1.7/8”W
PD4C
4 PTC Circuit Breaker Outputs with status LED’s with
700mA fuses
PD4C
UL 294 – Access
Control System Unit
UL 603 – Power
Supplies for Use with
Burglar-Alarm
Systems
ULC S318-96 – Power
supplies for Burglar
Alarm Systems
ULC S533-02 –
Standard for Egress
Door Securing and
Releasing Devices