Altronix AL842ULADA User manual
Rev. 042010
AL842ULADA
NAC Power Extender
Installation Guide
(See Application Guide for additional information)
Altronix Corp.
140 58th St. Brooklyn,NY
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Agency Listings:
• ULListedforControlUnitsforFireProtective
SignalingSystems(UL864).
• MEA-NYCDepartmentofBuildingsApproved.
• CSFM-CaliforniaStateFireMarshalApproved.
• FM-FactoryMutualApproved.
• NFPA72Compliant.
Input:
• Powerinput120VAC/60Hz,5amp.
• Two(2)ClassA,StyleZortwo(2)ClassB,
StyleW,YFACPinputs.
• Two(2)NCdrycontacttriggerinputs.
Output:
• Class2Ratedpowerlimitedoutputs.
• 24VDCvoltageregulatedpowerlimitedoutputs.
• 8ampmaxtotalalarmcurrent.
• 2.5Amaxcurrentperoutput.
• Twoauxiliaryoutputsratedat1ampeach
(1ampcontinuous,1ampACdisconnect).
• Programmablesupervisedindicatingcircuitoutputs:
Four(4)ClassB,StyleW,YorFour(4)ClassA,
StyleZorTwo(2)ClassA,StyleZandTwo(2)ClassB,
StyleW,Y(see Application Guide).
•Thermalandshortcircuitprotectionwithautoreset.
Battery Backup:
•Built-inchargerforsealedleadacidorgeltypebatteries.
•Automaticswitchovertostand-bybatterywhen
ACfails.
• Zerovoltagedropwhenswitchingoverto
batterybackup.
Supervision:
•ACfailsupervision(form“C”contact,1amp/28VDC).
Factorysetfor30secondswithoptional2.5to3hour
delaysetting(fieldselectable).
• InstantlocalACtroublereportingrelay
(form“C”contact,1amp/28VDC).
•Batterypresenceandlowbatterysupervision
(form“C”contact,1amp/28VDC).
Visual Indicators:
•InputandoutputstatusLEDindicators.
Special Features:
• 2-wirehorn/strobeSyncmodeallowsaudible
notificationappliances(horns)tobesilenced
whilevisualnotificationappliances(strobes)
continuetooperate.
• SyncprotocolsincludePotter/Amseco,Faraday,
Gentex®,SystemSensor®,andCooperWheelock®.
• TemporalCode3,SteadyMode,InputtoOutput
FollowerMode(maintainssynchronizationof
notificationappliancescircuit).
• Compatiblewith12VDCor24VDCfirepanels.
•Outputloopsupervisiondirectedtoinput1orinput2.
•SignalCircuitTroubleMemory-facilitatesquick
identificationofanintermittent/fault(shortcircuit,open
orground)whichhaspreviouslyoccurredononeor
moresignalingcircuitoutputs.LEDsindicate/identify
whichoutputthefaulthasoccurred.
• Commontroubleinputandoutput.
• Groundfaultdetection.
•Unitincludespowersupply,logicboardenclosure,
camlock,andbatteryleads.
Enclosure Dimensions (approx. H x W x D):
18”x14.5”x4.625”(457.2mmx368.3mmx117.48mm)
Overview:
TheAltronixAL842ULADAisanextremelycosteffective8ampremotepowersupply/batterycharger.Itmaybecon-
nectedtoany24voltFireAlarmControlPanel(FACP).PrimaryapplicationsincludeNotificationApplianceCircuit(NAC
suchasstrobesandhorns)expansionsupporttomeetADArequirements.Italsoprovidesauxiliarypowertosupportsystem
accessories.Theunitdeliverselectronicallyregulatedandfiltered24voltpowertoClassB,StyleW,YorClassA,Style
Z NACloopcircuits.Additionally,aseparate1ampauxiliaryoutputfor4-wiresmokedetectorsisavailable.The8amp
max.alarmcurrentcanbedividedbetweenthefour(4)outputsforpoweringNACdevices.Eachoutputisratedat2.5amp
max.,andcanbeindependentlyprogrammedforSteady,TemporalCode3or StrobeSynchronization.Alloutputsmay
beprogrammedforInputtoOutputFollowerMode(outputwillfollowinput).Innon-alarmconditionindependentloop
supervisionforClassA,StyleZand/orClassB,StyleW,YFACPNACcircuitsisprovided.Intheeventofalooptrouble,
theFACPwillbenotifiedviathesteeredinput(input1orinput2).Inaddition,therearecommontroubleoutputterminals
[NC,C,NO]whichareusedtoindicategeneralloop/systemtrouble.Acommontroubleinputisprovidedforoptional[NC]
(normallyclosed)devicestoreporttroubletotheFACP.Two(2)FACPsignalingoutputscanbeemployedanddirected
tocontrolsupervisionandpowerdeliverytoanycombinationofthefour(4)outputs.
Specifications:
AL842ULADA - NAC Power Extender
AL842ULADA - 3 -
Power Supply Specifications:
AC Input: 120VAC60Hz,5ampsuppliedbyamaximum15ampdedicatedbranchcircuit.
Output:
Four(4)regulatedsupervisedNACoutputcircuits,24VDC,2.5ampmaximumcurrent.
One(1)aux.specialapplication24VDCpoweroutputcircuit1amp,non-supervised
totaloutputcurrentmustnotexceedcurrent8ampinAlarmCondition.
Battery: Usetwo(2)12VDC/12AHortwo(2)12VDC/7AHbatteriesconnectedinseries.
Stand-by/Alarm Current
Consumption: 90mA/175mA
EOL Resistor (end of line): 2.2K(2200ohm),AltronixModel#AL-EOL22(included).
Ground fault maximum
test impedance: 1000ohm.
Stand-by Specifications:
Stand-by Batteries Stand-by Time Total Amp/Minutes Alarm Output Current Aux. Output
24VDC/7AH 24Hours 6.5amp/5minutes ---
24VDC/12AH
(usetwo(2)12VDCbatteriesinseries) 24Hours 6.5amp/5minutes 50mA
24VDC/36AH 24Hours 6.5amp/5minutes 1amp
Note: Unit is equipped with two (2) 1 amp max. auxiliary outputs: “AUX1” will automatically disconnect when
AC is lost. “AUX2” will remain battery backed up during power outage. For loads connected to “AUX2” please,
refer to battery “Stand-by Specifications” above for ratings. When loads are connected to the “AUX1” and or
“AUX2” outputs during alarm condition, the remaining outputs may not exceed 8 amp total alarm current.
(example: AUX1 = 1 amp, AUX2 = 1 amp, outputs up to 7 amp).
Installation Instructions:
WiringmethodsshallbeinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode/NFPA70/NFPA72/
ANSI,andwithalllocalcodesandauthoritieshavingjurisdiction.
Productisintendedforindooruseonly.
Carefully review:
Application Guide for AL642ULADA, AL842ULADA, AL1042ULADA
Power Supply Output Specifications (pg. 3)
Stand-by Specifications (pg. 3)
Output Programming Selection Table (pg. 4)
Sync Mode Selection Table (pg. 4)
Terminal Identification Table (pgs. 5-6)
LED Diagnostics (pg. 6)
1.Mounttheunitinthedesiredlocation.Markandpredrillholesinthewalltolineupwiththetoptwokeyholesinthe
enclosure.Installtwoupperfastenersandscrewsinthewallwiththescrewheadsprotruding.Placetheenclosure’s
upperkeyholesoverthetwoupperscrews;levelandsecure.Markthepositionofthelowertwoholes.Removethe
enclosure.Drillthelowerholesandinstalltwofasteners.Placetheenclosure’supperkeyholesoverthetwoupper
screws.Installthetwolowerscrewsandmakesuretotightenallscrews(Enclosure Dimensions, pg. 8).
Secureenclosuretoearthground(Fig. 1, pg. 3).
2. Connecttheline(L)andneutral(N)terminalstoaseparateunswitchedACcircuit(120VAC,60Hz)
dedicatedtotheFireAlarmSystem.
3.Measureoutputvoltagebeforeconnectingdevices.Thishelpsavoidingpotentialdamage.
4. Connectbatterytotheterminalsmarked[+BAT--]onthePowerSupplyBoard(batteryleadsincluded).
Usetwo(2)12VDCbatteriesconnectedinseries.
5. Setoutputselectionswitchesmarked[OUT1throughOUT4]tofollowcorrespondinginput[IN1&IN2]
anddesiredoutputsignaltype (Output Programming Selection Table, pg. 4).
6. ConnectFACPoutputtothedesiredAL842LGKlogicboardinputs,andnotificationappliancestothedesired
AL842LGKlogicboardoutputs(see Application Guide).
Note:The2-wirehorn/strobesyncmodewillonlysynchronizehorns,horn/strobes,strobeswith
synchronizationcapability.
7. Forconnectionofsmokedetectors,digitaldialer(Optional Hookup Diagram, pg. 7).
Fig. 1
L N
line
ground
neutral
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Output Programming Selection Table:
Outputs must be programmed independently (OUT1 - OUT4)
Function Switch Positions Descriptions
ON OFF
InputtoOutputFollower
Mode
1 2,3 Outputfollowssignalitreceivesfromthecorrespondinginput(i.e.
FACPSyncmodule-maintainssynchronizationof
notificationappliancecircuit).
TemporalCode3Mode 3 1,2 EnablesTemporalCode3signalgenerationoutput.
Thismodewillacceptasteadyorapulsinginput.
SteadyMode 1,2,3 Asteadyoutputsignalwillbegenerated.
Thismodewillacceptsteadyorpulsinginput.
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.
Sync Mode Selection Table:
Function Switch Positions Descriptions
ON OFF
AmsecoSync
Mode*
1,3,
42
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeAmsecoseriesofhorns,strobes,and
horn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,
synchronizingtheflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/
strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
Faraday
SyncMode* 2,4 1,3
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeFaradayseriesofhorns,strobes,andhorn/
strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,synchro-
nizingtheflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/strobe
combinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
Gentex®
SyncMode*
Gentexisaregisteredtrademark
ofGentexCorporation.
1,2,
3,4
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeGentex®seriesofhorns,strobes,andhorn/
strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,synchro-
nizingtheflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsofthehorn/strobe
combinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
SystemSensor®
SyncMode*
SystemSensorisaregistered
trademarkofHoneywell.
1,2,4 3
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeSystemSensor®seriesofhorns,strobes,
andhorn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,
synchronizingtheone-secondflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsof
thehorn/strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
CooperWheelock®
SyncMode*
CooperWheelockisa
registeredtrademarkof
CooperWheelock.
2,3,4 1
ThismodeisdesignedtoworkwiththeCooperWheelockseriesofhorns,strobes,
andhorn/strobestoprovideameansofsynchronizingtheTemporal-codedhorns,
synchronizingtheone-secondflashtimingofthestrobe,andsilencingthehornsof
thehorn/strobecombinationoveratwo-wirecircuitwhileleavingstrobesactive.
Note:TheAL842ULADAwillonlysynchronizehorns,horn/strobesandstrobesthatcontainsynchronizationcapability.
Contactsignalmanufacturerformoredetailedinfo.Thesamesynchronizationmodemustbeselectedforalloutputs.
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) to be silenced while
visual notification appliances (strobes) continue to operate.
Amount of Notification Appliances per NAC:
Amseco 27perNAC* SystemSensor® 32perNAC*
Faraday 39perNAC* CooperWheelock® 32perNAC*
Gentex® 32perNAC*
*Not to exceed a maximum of 2.5 amp per NAC.
AL842LGK Board
(Output Dip Switches)
INPUT SELECT
TEMPORAL
STROBE SYNC
IN>OUT SYNC
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Terminal Identification Table:
AL842LGK - Logic Board
Terminal Legend Function/Description
IN1+,IN1-
IN2+,IN2-
(Supervised)
Theseterminalsconnecttothe24VDCFACPnotificationappliancecircuitoutputs.(ClassA,
StyleZorClassB,StyleW,Y)Inputtriggervoltageis8-33VDC@5mAmin.Terminalpolar-
ityisshowninalarmcondition.Duringanalarmconditiontheseinputswillcausetheselected
outputschosentodrivenotificationappliances.Thedesignatedoutputsaresetbyoutputswitches
[OUT1throughOUT4](Output Programming Selection Table, pg. 4).Atroublconditiononan
outputloopwillcausethecorrespondinginputtotriptheFACPbyopeningtheFACPloop.An
alarmconditionwillalwaysoverridetroubletodrivenotificationappliances.
RET1+,RET1-
RET2+,RET2-
(Supervised)
ForClassA,StyleZhookupstheseterminalpairsreturntoFACPNAC1and/orNAC2.
ForClassB,StyleW,YhookupstheFACPEOLresistorfromtheNAC1and/orNAC2outputs
areterminatedattheseterminals.Optionally,othernotificationappliancesoradditionalsignaling
circuitpowersuppliesmaybeconnectedtotheseterminals.IfthisoptionischosentheEOL
resistormustbeterminatedatthelastdevice.
C“DRY1”NC
C“DRY2”NC
(Dryinputtrigger)
Anopenacrosstheseinputs,willcausetheselectedoutputschosentodrivenotificationappli-
ances.Thedesignatedoutputsaresetbyoutputswitches[OUT1throughOUT4](Output
Programming Selection Table, pg. 4).Notetheseinputsareunidirectionalandwillnotreporta
troubleconditiontotheFACP.
+OUT1--
+OUT2--
+OUT3--
+OUT4--
(Supervised)
Notificationappliancesareconnectedtotheseregulatedoutputs(see Application Guide, pgs.
2-4).Eachpowerlimitedoutputwillsupply2amp.Totalsupplycurrentis8amp(see note
below).Outputsarecontrolledbydesignatedinput1[IN1]orinput2[IN2] (Output Programming
Selection Table, pg. 4).Maximumlinelossorvoltagedrop(testedwith2.5V).
+Loop1--
+Loop2--
+Loop3--
+Loop4--
UsedforClassA,StyleZhook-upstoterminateloopsoriginatingon
[OUT1],[OUT2],[OUT3],and[OUT4]respectively.
C“FAULT”NC
(Common
troubleinput)
Anopencircuitacrossthispairofterminalswillcause[INP1andINP2]LEDstosimultaneously
signalatroubleconditionbacktotheFACP(TypicallyusedtoreportACorBATFail).
(Fig. 2e, pg. 7).
NC,C,NO
(Common
troubleoutput)
Thesearedrycontacttroubleoutputsthatreportanygeneralloop/systemtroubleconditions.
(Typicallyusedtotriggeradigitalcommunicatororotherreportingdevices).
(form“C”contact1amp/28VDC0.35PowerFactor)(Fig. 2, pg. 7).
--AUX+
Thisseparate1ampmax.auxiliaryspecialapplicationpoweroutputcircuitistypicallyused
topowerelectromagneticdoorholdersthatkeepfireandsmokedoorsopenunder
normalconditions.
--AUX2+
Thisseparateauxiliaryregulatedpoweroutputcircuitsuppliesupto1ampduringstand-byand
alarmconditiontoauxiliaryspecialapplicationpoweroutputcircuitistypicallyusedtopower
4-wiresmokedetectors.Seeattachedlistofdevices(Appendix A, pgs. 10-12).Sincethisoutputis
notdisconnectedfromitsloadduringACpowerfailureusethe(Battery Calculation Worksheet,
pg. 9)todeterminebatterysizeand/orallowablestand-byandalarmcurrent.
+DC-- 24VDCfrompowersupply.
Note: Unit is equipped with two (2) 1 amp max. auxiliary outputs: “AUX1” will automatically disconnect when AC
is lost. “AUX2” will remain battery backed up during the power outage. For loads connected to “AUX2” please
refer to battery “Stand-by Specifications” above for ratings. When loads are connected to the “AUX1” and/or
“AUX2” outputs during alarm condition, the remaining outputs may not exceed 8 amp total alarm current.
(example: AUX1 = 1 amp, AUX2 = 1 amp, outputs up to 7 amp).
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Terminal Identification Table:
AL800ADA - Power Supply Board
Terminal Legend Function/Description
L,G,N Connect120VACtotheseterminals:Ltohot,Ntoneutral.
-DC+ 24VDC@8ampinalarmnon-powerlimitedoutput.
ACFAIL
NO,C,NC
Form“C”drycontactsindicatethelossofAC,withACpresentterminalsmarked[NOandC]
areopen,[NCandC]areclosed.WhenlossofACoccursterminalsmarked[NOandC]are
closed,[NCandC]areopen.
ACLOCAL
NC,NO,C
Form“C”drycontactsusedtoinstantaneouslysignalthelossACtolocalannunciationdevices,
withACpresentterminalsmarked[NOandC]areopen,[NCandC]areclosed.WhenlossofAC
occursterminalsmarked[NOandC]areclosed,[NCandC]areopen.
BATFAIL
NO,C,NC
Form“C”drycontactsindicatelowbatteryvoltageorlossofbatteryvoltage.Undernormal
conditionsterminalsmarked[NOandC]areopen,[NCandC]areclosed.Duringatrouble
conditionterminalsmarked[NOandC]areclosed,and[NCandC]areopen(Fig. 2, pg. 7).
+BAT- Stand-bybatteryinput(leadsprovided)(Fig. 2, pg. 7).
*Power Board Parameter Specifications:
• ACFailconditionwillreportapproximately30secondsafterlossofAC.Todelayreportfor2.5to3hourscut
jumperACDELAYonthePowerSupplyBoard(ACtroubleoutputdelayoption).IfthismodeisselectedthePower
SupplyBoardmustberesetbyremovingallpowertoitfor30seconds.
• Lowbatteryconditionwillreportatapproximately21VDC.
• Batterypresencedetectionwillreportwithin180secondsafterbatteryremainsundetected(missingorremoved).
Arestoredbatterywillreportwithin30seconds.
LED Diagnostics:
AL800ADA - Power Supply Board
Red (DC) Green (AC) Power Supply Status
ON ON Normaloperatingcondition.
ON OFF LossofAC,Stand-bybatterysupplyingpower.
OFF ON NoDCoutput.
OFF OFF LossofAC.Dischargedornostand-bybattery.NoDCoutput.
AL842LGK - Logic Board
LED OFF ON BLINK (LONG)* BLINK (SHORT)**
ON Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
ON Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
OFF Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
OFF Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition TroubleConditionMemory
Input1 Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition ---
Input2 Normal AlarmCondition TroubleCondition ---
Fault Normal AlarmCondition --- ---
* Indicatesexistingtroublecondition.Whenatroublecondition(open,shortorground)occursonaspecificoutput,the
correspondingredoutputLED,[OUT1-OUT4]willblink.ThecorrespondinggreeninputLEDwillblinkaswell.
**Indicatestroubleconditionmemory.Whenatroubleconditionrestores,theunitsredoutputLEDs[OUT1-OUT4]
willblinkwithashorteranddistinctlydifferentduration.ThegreeninputLEDswillbeoff(normalcondition).
ToresetthememorydepresstheresetbuttonlocatedontheAL842LGKlogicboard(Fig. 2c, pg. 7).
TheLED(s)willextinguish.
Note: Whenindicatingcircuitshaverestored,troublememoryresetisnotrequiredfornormaloperation.
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Fig. 2
Optional Hookup Diagram:
Fig. 2b
Fig. 2a
NC NO C NC C NO NC C NO
AC Local
AC DELAY
BAT FAIL AC FAIL
AC LED
VR1
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP2 INP1
FAULT
RESET
OUT1 OUT3
OUT2 OUT4
IN>OUT SYNC
STROBE SYNC
TEMPORAL
INPUT SELECT
IN>OUT SYNC
STROBE SYNC
TEMPORAL
INPUT SELECT
NC C NO C "FAULT" NC
+ DC ---
-- AUX2 +
-- LOOP4 +
-- OUT4 +-- OUT3 +
-- LOOP3 +-- LOOP1 +
-- OUT1 +-- OUT2 +
-- LOOP2 +
-- IN1 +
-- RET1 +
-- IN2 +
-- RET2 +
NC "DRY1" C
NC "DRY2" C
-- AUX1 +
Green Lead
Addressable
controlmodule
triggeroutput
(See Typical Application Diagram for device hookup)
Power-Limited Outputs 2.5 amp per output max.
(total = 8 amp)
(Supervised)
+ --
4-wire Smoke
Detector
+ --
4-wire Smoke
Detector
Fire
Alarm
Control
Panel
(FACP)
EOL Power
Supervision Relay
(Not Supplied)
EOL Resistor
from FACP
Digital Communicator or
Local Annunciator Dry
output Contact
(Form "C" contacts)
These circuits are used
to monitor AC and Bat Fail
and will cause
a simultaneous
trouble condition to the
FACP's IN1 and IN2
(Non-Supervised)
Factory Installed
Board Interface
Cable
AC
Magnetic
Door Holder
line
ground
neutral
unswitched 120VAC
power mains
(non-power limited)
Supervised
Non-Supervised Non-Supervised
Non-
Supervised
NC NO C NC C NO NC C NO
AC Local
AC DELAY
BAT FAIL AC FAIL
AC LED
VR1
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP2 INP1
FAULT
RESET
OUT1 OUT3
OUT2 OUT4
IN>OUT SYNC
STROBE SYNC
TEMPORAL
INPUT SELECT
IN>OUT SYNC
STROBE SYNC
TEMPORAL
INPUT SELECT
NC C NO C "FAULT" NC
+ DC ---
-- AUX2 +
-- LOOP4 +
-- OUT4 +-- OUT3 +
-- LOOP3 +-- LOOP1 +
-- OUT1 +-- OUT2 +
-- LOOP2 +
-- IN1 +
-- RET1 +
-- IN2 +
-- RET2 +
NC "DRY1" C
NC "DRY2" C
-- AUX1 +
Green Lead
Addressable
controlmodule
triggeroutput
(See Typical Application Diagram for device hookup)
Power-Limited Outputs 2.5 amp per output max.
(total = 8 amp)
(Supervised)
+ --
4-wire Smoke
Detector
+ --
4-wire Smoke
Detector
Fire
Alarm
Control
Panel
(FACP)
EOL Power
Supervision Relay
(Not Supplied)
EOL Resistor
from FACP
Digital Communicator or
Local Annunciator Dry
output Contact
(Form "C" contacts)
These circuits are used
to monitor AC and Bat Fail
and will cause
a simultaneous
trouble condition to the
FACP's IN1 and IN2
(Non-Supervised)
Factory Installed
Board Interface
Cable
AC
Magnetic
Door Holder
line
ground
neutral
unswitched 120VAC
power mains
(non-power limited)
Supervised
Non-Supervised Non-Supervised
Non-
Supervised
NC C NO C "FAULT" NC
Fig. 2c
TroubleMemory
ResetButton
+ DC ---
BAT FAIL
NO C NC NO C NC
+ BAT ---
L G N
DC
AC FAIL
AC
15A
32V
10A
250V
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
INP2 INP1
FAULT
RESET
OUT1 OUT3
OUT2 OUT4
IN>OUT SYNC
STROBE SYNC
TEMPORAL
INPUT SELECT
IN>OUT SYNC
STROBE SYNC
TEMPORAL
INPUT SELECT
NC C NO C "FAULT" NC
+ DC ---
-- AUX2 +
-- LOOP4 +
-- OUT4 +-- OUT3 +
-- LOOP3 +-- LOOP1 +
-- OUT1 +-- OUT2 +
-- LOOP2 +
-- IN1 +
-- RET1 +
-- IN2 +
-- RET2 +
NC "DRY1" C
NC "DRY2" C
-- AUX1 +
Green Lead
Addressable
controlmodule
triggeroutput
(See Typical Application Diagram for device hookup)
Power-Limited Outputs 2.5 amp per output max.
(total = 10 amp)
+ --
4-wire Smoke
Detector
+ --
4-wire Smoke
Detector
Fire
Alarm
Control
Panel
(FACP)
EOL Power
Supervision Relay
(Not Supplied)
EOL Resistor
from FACP
Digital Communicator or
Local Annunciator Dry
output Contact
(Form "C" contacts)
These circuits are used to monitor
AC and Bat Fail and will cause a
simultaneous trouble condition
to the FACP's IN1 and IN2
(Non-Supervised)
Factory Installed
Board Interface
Cable
AC
Fuse
Cover
unswitched 115VAC
50/60Hz, 4.4 amp
power mains
(non power-limited)
Magnetic
Door Holder
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Optional hookups:
1- BatteryandACmonitoring:ACorBatteryFailconditionwillcausethecommontroubleinput[C“FAULT”NC]to
reportbacktotheFACPviainput1andinput2.Thecommontroubleinputmayalsobeusedforotheroptional
supervisorymonitoring.
ToreportACandBatteryTroubleconnectthebatteryandACFailrelayoutputshownin(Fig. 2a)tothe
commontroubleinput.
2- Drycontactinput(C“DRY1”NC)(C“DRY2”NC)canbeusedtoalarmoutputfroman
addressablemodule(theseinputsareunidirectionandcannotreportbacktotriggermodule).
Connection to triggering devices must be made within 20ft of distance and using conduit for wiring.
3- Auxiliaryoutput(-AUX+)24VDCat1ampmax.
4- ACLocal[NC,C,NO]shouldconnecttothehostcontrolpanelforlocalannunciationof
thetroublecondition.
Note: Ifcommontroubleinput,terminalsmarked[C“FAULT”NC]arenotused,theseterminalsmustbe
shorted(connectjumper)toremaininactive.Foroptionalhookups(Fig. 2b).
Maintenance:
Unitshouldbetestedatleastonceayearfortheproperoperationasfollows:
Output Voltage Test:Undernormalloadconditions,theDCoutputvoltageshouldbecheckedforpropervoltagelevel
(26.2-26.4VDC recommended range).
Battery Test:Undernormalloadconditionscheckthatthebatteryisfullycharged.Checkspecifiedvoltage
bothatthebatteryterminalandattheboardterminalsmarked[+BAT--]toensurethatthereisnobreakinthebattery
connectionwires.
Fuses:Checkinputandoutputfusesonthepowersupplyboard,replaceifnecessary.Inputfuseratingis
10amp@250V,Outputfuseratingis15amp@32V.
Note:Maximumchargingcurrentis3.2amp.
Note:Expectedbatterylifeis5years;however,itisrecommendedchangingbatteriesin4yearsorlessifneeded.
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Battery Calculation Worksheet
Unitsarecapableofrecharging40AHbatterymax.Iftotalampere-hourrequiredexceeds40AH,
decreaseAUXcurrenttoprovideenoughstand-bytimefortheapplication.
Device Number of
Devices Current per Device Stand-by
Current
Alarm
Current
Foreachdeviceusethisformula: Thiscolumn x Thiscolumn = Equals Currentpernumberofdevices.
AL842ULADA
(Currentdrawfrombattery) 1Stand-by: 90mA 90mA
Alarm: 175mA 175mA
AAL842 Current 90mA 175mA
AuxiliaryDevices Refertodevicemanualforcurrentratings.
Alarm/Stand-by mA mA mA
Alarm/Stand-by mA mA mA
Alarm/Stand-by mA mA mA
BAuxiliary Devices Current (must not exceed 1 amp)
Refertodevicemanualforcurrentratings.
Alarm: mA 0mA mA
Alarm: mA 0mA mA
Alarm: mA 0mA mA
Alarm: mA 0mA mA
CNotificationAppliancesCurrent must notexceed8amp(8000mA) 0mA mA
DTotalalarmcurrent mA mA
ETotalcurrentratingsconvertedtoamperes(lineDx.001) A A
FNumberofstandbyhours(24forNFPA72,Chapter1,1-5.2.5). H
GMultiplylinesEandF. Totalstand-byAH AH
HAlarmsoundingperiodinhours.
(Forexample,5minutes=.0833hours.) H
IMultiplylinesEandH. TotalalarmAH AH
JAddlinesGandI. Totalstand-byandalarmAH AH
K
MultiplylineJby1.30.
(30%extrainsurancetomeetdesiredperformance)
Totalampere-hoursrequired
AH
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Appendix A - UL Listed Compatible Devices
A.1 Four (4) Wire Smoke Detectors
TableA-1belowlistsfour(4)wiresmokedetectorscompatiblewithAL842ULADAAUXoutput.
Smoke Detector/BaseDetector Type Max Standby
Current (mA)
Alarm
Current (mA)
SystemSensorB112LP Base 0.12 36
SystemSensorB114LP Base * *
SystemSensorB404B Base * *
SystemSensorDH100ACDC Photoelectric 0.15 0.70
SystemSensorDH100ACDCLP Photoelectric 0.15 0.70
SystemSensorDH100ACDCLPW Photoelectric 0.15 0.70
SystemSensorDH400ACDCI IonizationDuct 25 95
SystemSensorDH400ACDCP PhotoelectricDuct 25 95
SystemSensor1112/24/D Ionization 0.05 50
SystemSensor1424 Ionization 0.10 41
SystemSensor1451(w/B402BBase) Ionization 0.10 39
SystemSensor2112/24ATR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24AITR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24/D Photoelectric 0.05 50
SystemSensor2112/24R Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24TR Photoelectric 0.50 60/70
SystemSensor2112/24T/D Photoelectricw/135oThermal 0.05 50
SystemSensor2112/24TSRB Photoelectricw/135o
ThermalSupervisoryRelay 15 45
SystemSensor2312/24TB Photoelectric 0.12 50
SystemSensor2412(12volt) Photoelectric 0.12 77
SystemSensor2412AT(12volt) Photoelectric 0.12 58
SystemSensor2412TH(12volt) Photoelectric 0.12 77
SystemSensor2424 Photoelectric 0.10 41
SystemSensor2424TH Photoelectric 0.10 41
SystemSensor2451 Photoelectric 0.10 39
SystemSensor2451TH(with/B402BBase) Photoelectric 0.10 39
SystemSensor2W-MOD LoopTest/MaintenceMod. 30 50
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A.1 Four (4) Wire Smoke Detectors (cont.)
Smoke Detector/BaseDetector Type Max Standby
Current (mA)
Alarm
Current (mA)
SystemSensor4W-B(12/24volt) PhotoelectricI3.05 23
SystemSensor4WT-B(12/24volt) PhotoelectricI3w/Therm .05 23
SystemSensor4WTA-B(12/24volt) I3Photow/Therm/Sounder .05 35
SystemSensor4WTR-B(12/24volt) I3Photow/Therm/Relay .05 35
SystemSensor4WTR-B(12/24volt) I3Photow/Therm/
Sounder/Relay .05 50
SystemSensor4WITAR-B(12/24volt) I3Photow/IsolatedTherm/
Sounder/Relay .05 50
SystemSensor2W-MOD2 I3LoopTest/Maintence
Mod. .05 *
SystemSensorRRS-MOD I3ReversingRelay/Sync
Module .05 *
SystemSensor6424 ProjectedBeam 10 28.4
SystemSensorBeam1224(S) ProjectedBeam 17 38.5
*Contactmanufacturerforcurrentdraws
A.2 Relays
TableA-3belowlistsrelayscompatiblewithAL842ULADAAUXoutput.
Manufacturer Model Current (mA)
SystemSensor
PR-1
PR-2
PR-3
EOLR-1
R-10T
R-14T
R-20T
R-24T
R-10E
R-14E
R-20E
R-24E
15
30
30
30
23
23
40
40
23
23
40
40
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MEMBER
1.5”
(38.1mm)
1.0”
(25.4mm)
4.5”
(114.3mm)
1.0”
(25.4mm)
1.0”
(25.4mm)
1.25”
(31.75mm)
1.25”
(31.75mm)
1.0”
(25.4mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
8.5”
(215.9mm)
18.0”
(457.2mm)
18.0”
(457.2mm)
18.0”
(457.2mm)
6.0”
(152.4mm)
2.5”
(63.5mm)
2.75”
(69.85mm)
2.75”
(69.85mm)
4.5”
(114.3mm)
4.5”
(114.3mm)
14.5”
(368.3mm)
14.5”
(
368.3mm
)
1.0”
(25.4mm)
1.0”
(25.4mm)
14.5”
(368.3mm)
2.5”
(63.5mm)
1.5”
(38.1mm)
2.5”
(63.5mm)
Enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D approximate):
18”x14.5”x4.625”(457.2mmx368.3mmx117.48mm)
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