Altronix AL642ULADA User guide

Rev. 120419 More than just power.TM
Altronix Corp.
140 58th St. Brooklyn, NY
AL642ULADA
AL842ULADA
AL1042ULADA
NAC Power Extenders
Application Guide
(See Installation Guide for additional information)

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1. General Information (Use this in conjunction with respective Installation Guide):
Altronix AL642ULADA, AL842ULADA and AL1042ULADA are very versatile devices. They can be used
with or without specific synchronization modules provided by some manufacturers. Multiple units can be syn-
chronized by using either the built-in sync mode or a external synchronization module. Please note, that only
notification appliances with synchronization capabilities can be synchronized.
Units can operate with either one (1) or two (2) outputs from the FACP.
2. Class A and Class B Hookups:
Each output 1 through 4 can be used in Class B or Class A configuration.
For Class A hookups loop starts on [–OUT +] (1 through 4), terminates on corresponding [–RET +].
For Class B, hookups loop starts on [–OUT +], terminates on 2.2K EOL (Altronix Model# AL-EOL22).
---- AUX1 +
---- OUT4 +---- OUT3 +---- OUT2 +---- OUT1 +
---- AUX2 +---- LOOP4+---- LOOP3+---- LOOP2+---- LOOP1+
---- RET1 +
---- IN1 +---- IN2 +
---- RET2 +NO “DRY2” C
NO “DRY1” C
From
FACP
NAC1
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
From
FACP
NAC2
To FACP
NAC2
EOL or next
device
For Class A
configuration
return to FACP
To FACP
NAC2
EOL or next
device
For Class A
configuration
return to FACP
Single Class B
Outputs
Single Class A
Outputs
To AUX
Devices
To AUX
Devices
Fig. 2a
Fig. 2c
---- RET1 +
---- IN1 +---- IN2 +
---- RET2 +NO “DRY2” C
NO “DRY1” C
Addressable Control
Module Trigger Output
Normally Closed Dry Contact
(Non-Supervised Class E)
Dry Contact Input Wiring

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FACP with Sync Output
Sync Module
or
NAC Power Extender:
DIP Switches set for Input to Output Follower Mode.
NAC Power Extender:
DIP Switches set for Input to Output Follower Mode.
To FACP EOL
or next NAC Power Extender
For Class A configuration
return to FACP
POWER
IN +
POWER
IN ---
ZONE 1
POWER
IN +
POWER
IN ---
HORN
CONTROL
POWER
OUT +
POWER
OUT ---
ZONE 1
POWER
OUT +
POWER
OUT ---
ZONE 2
+ NAC 1 --- + NAC 2 ---
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
FACP
(Fire Alarm
Control Panel)
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP1 INP2
FAULT
AUX
RESET
OUT1 OUT3
OUT2 OUT4
INPUT SELECT
TEMPORAL
STROBE SYNC
IN > OUT SYNC
INPUT SELECT
TEMPORAL
STROBE SYNC
IN > OUT SYNC
NC C NO C "FAULT" NC
---- DC +
+ AUX1 ---- + OUT1 ----
+ LOOP1 ---- + LOOP2 ----
+ OUT2 ---- + OUT3 ----
+ LOOP3 ---- + LOOP4 ----
+ OUT4 ----
+ RET1 ----
+ IN1 ----
+ RET2 ----
+ IN2 ----
C "DRY2" NC
C "DRY1" NC
+ AUX1 ----
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP1 INP2
FAULT
AUX
RESET OUT2 OUT4
INPUT SELECT
TEMPORAL
STROBE SYNC
IN > OUT SYNC
INPUT SELECT
TEMPORAL
STROBE SYNC
IN > OUT SYNC
NC C NO C "FAULT" NC
+ AUX1 ---- + OUT1 ----
+ LOOP1 ---- + LOOP2 ----
+ OUT2 ---- + OUT3 ----
+ LOOP3 ---- + LOOP4 ----
+ OUT4 ----
+ RET1 ----
+ IN1 ----
+ RET2 ----
+ IN2 ----
C "DRY2" NC
C "DRY1" NC
+ AUX1 ----
Control Circuit
No Notification Appliances Allowed
Control
Circuit
Fig. 4a
CAUTION: Do not connect any notification appliances on the control circuit interconnecting
FACP outputs (sync module outputs) and inputs of NAC Power Extenders. Applications that
do not employ synchronization module or FACP with synchronization protocol will not provide
NAC synchronization between NAC Power Extenders.
3. Non-synchronizable NAC Appliances:
When using NAC appliances not designed to support synchronization feature, it is recommended to use sepa-
rate output circuits for audible notification appliances (horns) and visual notification appliances (strobes). Set dip
switches for the visual notification appliances to follow Input 1 [IN1] and for audible notification appliances to
follow Input 2 [IN2]. This will allow, when using two (2) outputs from the FACP, to support silencing of audible
notification appliances. When using only one (1) FACP output, set all dip switches to follow Input 1 [IN1]. The
units outputs can each be set for the desired NAC drive signal, such as Code 3 or march time sequence (Output
Programming Selection Table, pg. 6). Non-synchronizable Audible Appliances will follow the sequence, when
feature is selected.
4. Triggering One (1) or More NAC Power Extenders from an FACP:
One (1) or more units can be triggered. Connect the output of the FACP module to Input 1 and Input 2.
Terminate the input circuits with the EOL, connecting it to terminals marked [RET + and RET –], or continue
the input circuits to the next NAC Power Extender.
In case FACP does not have any synchronization capabilities and the sync mode is not used,
the notification appliance synchronization will not be provided.

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5. Synchronizing NAC Power Extender Using Built-in Sync Protocol:
AL642/AL842/1042ULADA have built-in protocols to support Potter/Amseco, Gentex®, System Sensor®,
CooperWheelock®two-wire synchronizable devices, therefore an external sync module is not required (Output
Programming Selection Table, pg. 6). In these modes, Input 1 is always used to activate visual notification appli-
ances (strobes), and Input 2 is used to activate and silence audible notification appliances (strobes).
Note: Input 1 has to be activated in all the configurations.
Fig. 5a
For continuous loop circuit use 2.2K EOL (Altronix Model# AL-EOL22).
NAC Power Extender:
DIP Switches set for desired Sync Protocol (ex. Gentex®,
System Sensor®, Amseco, CooperWheelock®).
FACP
(Fire Alarm
Control Panel)
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
+ AUX1 ---- + OUT1 ----
+ LOOP1 ---- + LOOP2 ----
+ OUT2 ---- + OUT3 ----
+ LOOP3 ---- + LOOP4 ----
+ OUT4 ----
+ RET1 ----
+ IN1 ----
+ RET2 ----
+ IN2 ----
C "DRY2" NC
C "DRY1" NC
+ AUX1 ----
EOL or
Next Device.
For Class A
configuration
return to FACP
EOL or
Next Device.
For Class A
configuration
return to FACP
NAC Power Extender:
DIP Switches set to Input to Output Follower Mode
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
2.2K
EOL
+ AUX1 ---- + OUT1 ----
+ LOOP1 ---- + LOOP2 ----
+ OUT2 ---- + OUT3 ----
+ LOOP3 ---- + LOOP4 ----
+ OUT4 ----
+ RET1 ----
+ IN1 ----
+ RET2 ----
+ IN2 ----
C "DRY2" NC
C "DRY1" NC
+ AUX1 ----
Control Circuit
No Notification Appliances Allowed
To EOL or next
NAC Power Extender
For Class A configuration
return to + LOOP4 -

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6. Using Single FACP Output.
When only one FACP output is available, you may connect both Input 1 and Input 2 to it.
Wire [RET1 +] and [RET1 –] to [INP2 +] and [INP2 –].
Both Visual and Audible appliances will be activated simultaneously (Fig 6a).
EOL or Next Device
For Class A configuration
return to FACP
FACP
+ RET2 –
+ IN2 –
+ RET1 –
+ IN1 –C "DRY1" NC
C "DRY2" NC
Control Circuit
No Notification
Appliances Allowed
Fig. 6a

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Output Programming Selection Table:
Outputs must be programmed independently (OUT1 - OUT4)
Function Switch Positions Descriptions
ON OFF
Input to Output Follower
Mode 12, 3
Output follows signal it receives from the corresponding
input (i.e. FACP Sync module - maintains synchronization of
notification appliance circuit).
Temporal Code 3 Mode 31, 2 Enables Temporal Code 3 signal generation output.
This mode will accept a steady or a pulsing input.
Steady Mode 1, 2, 3 A steady output signal will be generated.
This mode will accept steady or pulsing input.
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.
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) and visual notification
appliances (strobes) to be silenced/ deactivated at the same time.
The FACP must be capable of a visual annunciation to the silencing status of
the output or zone(s) to which the NAC Power Extender is connected.
Sync Mode Selection Table:
Function Switch Positions Descriptions
ON OFF
Amseco
Sync Mode*
1, 3,
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This mode is designed to work with the Amseco series of horns,
strobes, and horn/strobes to provide a means of synchronizing
the Temporal-coded horns, synchronizing the flash timing of the
strobe, and allowing audible notification appliances (horns) and
visual notification appliances (strobes) to be silenced/ deactivated
at the same time.
Gentex®
Sync Mode*
Gentex is a registered
trademark
of Gentex Corporation.
1, 2,
3, 4
This mode is designed to work with the Gentex®series of horns,
strobes, and horn/strobes to provide a means of synchronizing
the Temporal-coded horns, synchronizing the flash timing of the
strobe, and allowing audible notification appliances (horns) and
visual notification appliances (strobes) to be silenced/ deactivated
at the same time.
System Sensor®
Sync Mode*
System Sensor is a
registered trademark of
Honeywell.
1, 2, 4 3
This mode is designed to work with the System Sensor®series of
horns, strobes, and horn/strobes to provide a means of synchroniz-
ing the Temporal-coded horns, synchronizing the one-second flash
timing of the strobe, and allowing audible notification appliances
(horns) and visual notification appliances (strobes) to be silenced/
deactivated at the same time.
CooperWheelock®
Sync Mode*
CooperWheelock is a
registered trademark of
Cooper Wheelock.
2, 3, 4 1
This mode is designed to work with the CooperWheelock series of
horns, strobes, and horn/strobes to provide a means of synchroniz-
ing the Temporal-coded horns, synchronizing the one-second flash
timing of the strobe, and allowing audible notification appliances
(horns) and visual notification appliances (strobes) to be silenced/
deactivated at the same time.
*Note: AL642ULADA, AL842ULADA, AL1042ULADA will only synchronize horns, horn/strobes, and
strobes that contain synchronization capability. The same synchronization mode must be selected for all outputs.
AL842LGK Board
Output DIP Switches
INPUT SELECT
TEMPORAL
STROBE SYNC
IN>OUT SYNC

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Notes:

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1.5”
(38.1mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
4.615” (117.2mm) 4.615” (117.2mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
4.615” (117.2mm) 4.615” (117.2mm)
1.75”
(44.5mm)
1.75”
(44.5mm)
1.375”
(34.9mm)
1.125”
(28.6mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
5.0” (127.0mm) 5.0” (127.0mm)
4.5” (114.3mm)4.5” (114.3mm) 1.25”
(31.8mm)
1.25”
(31.8mm)
0.79” (20.1mm)0.91”
(23.1mm)
0.91”
(23.1mm)
15.5” (393.7mm)
1.1” (27.9mm)
1.1” (27.9mm)
1.1” (27.9mm)
12.23” (310.6mm)
2.0”
(50.8mm)
2.0”
(50.8mm)
1.25” (31.8mm)1.25” (31.8mm)
Enclosure Dimensions:
15.5” x 12” x 4.5” (393.7mm x 304.8mm x 114.3mm)
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