Amerex SR-X User manual

Amerex SR-X
SR-X Suppression Release Panel
Installation, Operation, and
Instruction Manual
(All specications subject to revision.)
P/N 19125 – #5403553 Rev. E – June 2010
Am e r e x Co r p o r A t i o n
7595 GA d s d e n Hi G H w A y —tr u s s v i l l e , Al 35173

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Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s
Installation Precautions .........................................................................................................................................5
Design Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................................6
General Description ..................................................................................................................................................6
System Features ......................................................................................................................................................6
Options .....................................................................................................................................................................8
Specications ...........................................................................................................................................................9
SR-X Visual Indicators ..............................................................................................................................................9
LCD ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
SR-X Visual Indicators .............................................................................................................................................9
Control Buttons .......................................................................................................................................................10
Circuit Parameters (All voltages regulated DC) - Initiating Device Circuits ............................................................10
Dedicated Supervisory Zone ..................................................................................................................................10
Notication/Release Circuits...................................................................................................................................10
Release Abort Circuit .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Low/Missing Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Input Power ............................................................................................................................................................12
Backup Power Requirements .................................................................................................................................12
Service Use ............................................................................................................................................................12
Listings and Approvals............................................................................................................................................12
Terminals ................................................................................................................................................................12
Relay Outputs .........................................................................................................................................................12
Auxiliary Power .......................................................................................................................................................12
Annunciator Connection .........................................................................................................................................12
Optional Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................12
Basic Operation ......................................................................................................................................................13
Low Air Alarm..........................................................................................................................................................13
Supervisory.............................................................................................................................................................13
Trouble Conditions .................................................................................................................................................14
Initiating Device Circuits .........................................................................................................................................14
Notication Appliance/Releasing Circuits ...............................................................................................................14
Ground Fault...........................................................................................................................................................14
Loss or Reduction of AC Power..............................................................................................................................15
Low Battery Voltage................................................................................................................................................15
Loss Of Auxiliary Power Output ..............................................................................................................................15
To Silence the Buzzer (or outputs that have been described as trouble or supervisory bell) .................................15
To Silence a Signaling Appliance............................................................................................................................15
To Reset an Alarm or Supervisory Condition ..........................................................................................................15
To Reset A Trouble Condition .................................................................................................................................16
Lamp Test ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Remote Annunciator Model RA-4410RC Operation ...............................................................................................16
Test Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................16
Programming Mode Instructions.............................................................................................................................17
Panel Visual Display ...............................................................................................................................................17
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................17
History ....................................................................................................................................................................18
Date and Time ........................................................................................................................................................18
Password ................................................................................................................................................................19
Zone Disabled/Enabled ..........................................................................................................................................19
Output Enable/Disable............................................................................................................................................19
One Man Walktest ..................................................................................................................................................20

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Amerex SR-X Standard Program Information....................................................................................................21
Wiring Diagram Program #1 ...................................................................................................................................22
Wiring Diagram Program #2 ...................................................................................................................................24
Wiring Diagram Program #3 ...................................................................................................................................26
Wiring Diagram Program #4 ...................................................................................................................................28
Wiring Diagram Program #5 ...................................................................................................................................30
Wiring Diagram Program #6 ...................................................................................................................................32
Wiring Diagram Program #7 ...................................................................................................................................34
Wiring Diagram Program #8 ...................................................................................................................................36
Wiring Diagram Program #9 ...................................................................................................................................38
SR-X Custom Programming Information ...........................................................................................................40
Amerex SR-X panel Custom Program Information for Water Based Extinguishing Systems ................................41
Initiating Zone Description ......................................................................................................................................41
Output Description ..................................................................................................................................................42
Normal/Cross-Zoning .............................................................................................................................................43
Releasing Output Time ...........................................................................................................................................43
Custom Message....................................................................................................................................................44
Amerex SR-X panel Custom Program Information For Chemical Based Extinguishing Systems ..........................45
Initiating Zone Description ......................................................................................................................................45
Output Description ..................................................................................................................................................46
First Or Second Alarm ............................................................................................................................................47
Normal/Cross-Zoning .............................................................................................................................................47
Pre-Discharge timer for MANUAL RELEASE zones ..............................................................................................48
Abort Modes ...........................................................................................................................................................49
Releasing Output Time ...........................................................................................................................................49
Installation Instructions .......................................................................................................................................52
Wire checkout .........................................................................................................................................................52
Mounting Instructions .............................................................................................................................................53
Power Compatibility .............................................................................................................................................54
Inactive Circuits ......................................................................................................................................................54
Operating Instructions Form ...................................................................................................................................54
Battery Size Calculations........................................................................................................................................54
Battery Size Requirements And Maintenance ........................................................................................................54
Current Requirements: Table 1 ...............................................................................................................................55
Secondary Power Supply Requirements: Table 2 ..................................................................................................55
Calculation Table ....................................................................................................................................................55
2-Wire Smoke Detector Compatibility Data ............................................................................................................56
Releasing Device Capability ...................................................................................................................................57
NAC Device Compatibility ......................................................................................................................................57
Wire Routing for SR-X panel ..................................................................................................................................59
NEC Section 760-54 ...............................................................................................................................................60
Connection Procedure for Battery Charging Current and Voltage .........................................................................61
Installation of Bezel for Semi-Flush Installations ....................................................................................................61
Annex A: 4-Wire Smoke Detectors/Devices ...........................................................................................................62

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The abort circuit will not abort the release or stop the pre-discharge timer activated by zones programmed as
MANUAL RELEASE. If it is desired to have the abort circuit stop the release activated from a manual release zone,
program that zone as a DETECTION zone instead.
High Voltage Electrocution Hazard. Do not handle live AC wiring or work on the device while AC power is active.
This manual is designed to help with the specication, installation, and programming of the SR-X panel. It is
imperative that this manual be completely read and understood before the installation or programming of the panel.
Save this manual for future reference.
Zones programmed as manual release will override any cross zoning features. If it is desired to not have a manual
station override the cross zoning, program the zone as detection and map accordingly.
Per ULC requirements; if this equipment is running on battery power only, it will shut off and cease to operate when
the battery voltage reaches approximately 19-20 Volts.
Fill in the name, address and telephone number of the servicing agency on the instruction sheet provided and
frame and place adjacent to control panel at eye level.
The following documentation shall be delivered to the owner or their representative upon nal acceptance of the
system:
An owners manual and installation instructions covering all system equipment.•
Wiring diagrams•
A detailed description of the programming and operating sequence of the system•
The detection and suppression system employing this release panel must be designed by people trained and
competent in the design and layout of re alarm and/or systems for special hazard locations. The system shall be
designed and installed in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances as well as the approval of
the authority having jurisdiction. Only trained, qualied and competent individuals should install, program and/or
service the SR-X panel. Competent people would be aware of these warnings, limitations, and requirements.
Locate the panel and all system components in the following nominal environment:
• Temperature 32-120°F, humidity 93% non-condensing.
• Verify that the wire sizes are adequate for all initiating, notication, and release circuits.
• Make certain the panel is properly grounded.
• Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, ling, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When
possible make all cable entries from the sides, bottom or rear of the cabinet. Verify that they will not interfere
with the batteries or other components.
• The panel and system must be tested and maintained in accordance with all local and national codes and
ordinances.
This is the safety alert system. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Operating Instructions Form
Installation Precautions

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Design Guidelines
People trained in the design of special hazard systems shall determine the selection and placement of the initiating
devices and notication appliances connected to the Amerex SR-X panel. This responsible party shall also be familiar
with the premises being protected.
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, the applicable version of NFPA
72 and all local codes and ordinances. For systems employing cross zoning of two smoke detectors for the activation
of the release circuit, this can include but is not limited to the installation of photoelectric and ionization types of
detectors on separate zones. One of each type of detector on separate zones shall be installed in the coverage area
selected for a single detector (not to exceed 0.7 times the linear spacing). The detectors would be installed in close
proximity to each other.
The responsible party shall also determine the theory of operation regarding the programming sequence.
General Description
The SR-X panel (Amerex P/N 19340) is a listed and approved, microprocessor based re control/releasing panel. It
is primarily designed for use as a releasing panel for agent extinguishing systems or for agent extinguishing systems.
The SR-X panel may also be used as a stand alone re control panel. This unit complies with NFPA-12, NFPA-12A,
NFPA-13, NFPA-15, NFPA -16, NFPA-17, NFPA-17A, NFPA-72, NFPA-750, NFPA-2001.
The SR-X panel complies with UL Standard 864, ULC S527-99, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 C22.1., ULC S524,
FM, CSFM and NYMEA.
System Features
• Four Class B (Style B) Initiating zones. Each initiating zone can be set up for any of the following:
• Alarm Zones
• Detection alarm zone
• Waterow
• Linear Heat Detection (700 ohms per zone.)
• Manual Release
Fire Alarm System Limitations
Smoke detectors may not detect smoke when the smoke does not reach the detector. Such as smoke within walls, on
the other side of walls, on other oors, behind closed doors, explosions, etc. Smoke detectors will not operate if they
are not properly connected to the re/release panel. The detectors and bases must be UL listed as being compatible
with the panel. The detectors have a visible ashing light that indicates power is supplied to the detectors.
Notication appliances may not alert people if the people are not able to hear or see the appliances such as if they
are in separate areas of the building or room.
A re alarm/release panel will not operate without electrical power. The panel must have sufcient backup battery
capability to power the panel for a specied amount of time in the event of an AC power failure. The batteries and
release panel shall be tested and maintained in accordance with the testing and maintenance requirements of NFPA
72.
In order for emergency forces, (Fire departments, etc.), to respond to events associated with this panel, the panel
must transmit trouble, supervisory, and alarm signals to a monitoring facility either directly or through a main building
re panel.
A problem in an audible or visual device may not be apparent when the panel is in a normal condition.
NOTICE TO ALL USERS, INSTALLERS, AHJ'S, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product incorporates eld programmable software. In order to comply with the requirements in the Standard
for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be
limited to specic values or not used at all, as indicated below.
Program Feature or Option Permitted in UL 864 Possible Settings Settings Permitted in UL
864
NY Abort (Mode 3) No Mode 1, 2, 3, or 4 Modes 1 and 2
30-Second Abort (Mode 4) No Mode 1, 2, 3, or 4
Abort on Pre-action or
Deluge Systems No Supervisory, Tamper, Low air, High Air, Abort
Supervisory, Tamper, Low
Air, High Air

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• Supervisory Zones
• Supervisory
• Tamper
• Low Air Supervisory
• High Air
• Low Air Alarm
NOTE: Only zones programmed as Detection, Waterow, Linear Heat, Manual Release, and Low Air
Alarm can be mapped to outputs programmed as release.
• Remote Annunciator Output for connection to RA-4410RC:
• RS-485 communication, (2-wire shielded cable required)
• Regulated 24VDC annunciator power
• Two Supervisory Zones, Class B (Style B). This zone can be set up for any of the following:
• Supervisory
• Tamper
• Low Air Supervisory
• High Air
• * Abort (Supervisory zone 1 only)
NOTE: * Abort on a water-based extinguishing system is not a UL Listed function.
• Four Class B (Style Y) Output circuits. Each output can be set up for any of the following:
• Notication Appliance circuit, (First or Second alarm notication in chemical extinguishing mode as well
as On for the First Alarm, Off for the Second; On for Alarm, Off during a Pre-Discharge and On again
during a Discharge; 1-second-on/1-second-off Pulse for an Alarm, On for a Pre-Discharge and Off for a
Discharge; On during a Discharge; 1-second-on/1-second-off Pulse for Alarm and On for a Discharge;
On for Alarm, Off for a Discharge.)
• Releasing circuit
• Supervisory Bell circuit
• Trouble Bell circuit
• One Abort Circuit (Available in Chemical Mode only) Programmable for four different operating modes
• ULI – Stops the pre-discharge timer at 10 seconds
• IRI – Abort must be activated before the second alarm is received
• NYC (not UL listed) A one time operation that adds 90 seconds to the remaining predischarge time
• 30-Second Abort (not UL listed)– stops or reverts the pre-discharge timer at 30 seconds
• Nine Standard Programs for Chemical (Agent) based systems or custom program capability
• User selectable between Water Based or Chemical Based
• Releasing Zones can be set up for either normal or cross zoning operation
• All circuits inherently power limited per NEC 760 and UL 864 Section 14.4
• Initiating Circuit Disable feature
• Output Disable feature
• One-Man Walktest feature with automatic 30 minute restoration and releasing circuit disable
• Class B (Style B) Abort circuit available in Chemical mode. Three Abort modes available
• Pre-Discharge timer from 0-60 seconds available in Chemical mode only
• Manual Release 0-30 seconds predischarge timer in Chemical Mode only
• Notication Appliance Circuits can be programmed to operate upon First or Second alarm notication in
chemical extinguishing mode as well as On for the First Alarm, Off for the Second; On for Alarm, Off during a
Pre-Discharge and On again during a Discharge; 1-second-on/1-second-off Pulse for an Alarm, On for a Pre-
Discharge and Off for a Discharge; On during a Discharge; 1-second-on/1-second-off Pulse for Alarm and On
for a Discharge; On for Alarm, Off for a Discharge.
Abort does not function and has no effect on panel
operation from zones programmed as MANUAL
RELEASE.

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• Diagnostic Indicators
• Signal Silence button
• Buzzer Silence button
• Manual event scroll buttons
• Automatic resound of silenced trouble signals after 24 hours
• Built-in Trouble buzzer
• Common Contacts for Alarm/Trouble/Supervisory/Waterow
• 32 Character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
• 34 LED display
• User Generated Banner Message
• User Generated Zone Labeling
• 24 or 90 hour Battery Standby available (Where required by FM and Others)
• 24 Hour Clock
• Password Protection
• Remote annunciator output
• 4-Wire resettable smoke detector power
Options (Manufactured by Potter)
1. CAM - Module to convert one Class B Indicating Appliance Circuit to one Class A circuit.
2. CA2Z - Module to convert two Class B Initiating Device Circuits to two Class A circuits.
3. ARM-2 - Module to provide two Form C contacts activated by Indicating or Releasing, polarity reversing circuits.
4. ARM-44 - Module to provide 8 Form C contacts activated by corresponding initiating zones and outputs.
5. RA-4410RC – Remote annunciator provides 34 LED’s for each zone in alarm supervisory or trouble, each output
activated or in trouble, AC power, Power trouble, System trouble, Ground fault, Supervisory, Supervisory trouble,
Alarm, Alarm silence and Pre-discharge/Discharging. The annunciator also has a lamp test switch.
6. Abort switch
7. RCDS-1 – Releasing Circuit Disconnect Switch
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Specications
Amerex SR-X panel
Type - 18 gauge sheet steel with hinged, removable, locked door
Size - 18 1/2" x 14 1/4" x 4 3/4"
Finish - Red cabinet with red on black logo.
Knockouts - Left side: one 1/2” and one 3/4”
Right side: two 3/4" and one 1/2"
Top side: four 1/2" and two 3/4"
Back side: two 1/2" and one 3/4"
Option - Bezel for semi-ush mounting
SR-X Visual Indicators
LED Indicators (red = alarm)
32 Character Alpha-Numeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
LCD
A 2 line 32 character alpha-numeric liquid crystal display shows the condition, status and circuit for all
Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble conditions.
CONDITION STATUS CIRCUIT
Alarm Silenced <user Dened Message> (Up To 10 Characters)
Trouble Disabled Output #1
Supervisory Acknowledged Output #2
Tamper Output #3
Low Air Output #4
High Air Battery
Aborted A.C.
Pre-discharging Supervisory
Releasing Zone #1
Released Zone #2
Zone #3
Zone #4
Ground
SR-X Visual Indicators
In accordance with ULC S527-99 option B:
LED Annunciator Module
Red LED’s: Initiating Device Circuits Active (4),
Notication/Release Circuits Active (4)
Common Alarm (1)
Green LED: AC Power
Yellow LED’s: Initiating Device Circuits Troubles (4),
Output Circuits Troubles (4)
Supervisory Initiating Zone (4)
Supervisory Bell Output Active (4)
(1) each: Supervisory 1, Supervisory 2, Power Trouble, Supervisory Trouble, System Trouble, Ground
Fault, Pre-Discharge/Discharging, Alarm Silenced
CONDITION STATUS LED State
Trouble Non-Silenced Flashing
Trouble Silenced Steady ON
Alarm Non-Silenced Flashing
Alarm Silenced Steady ON
Supervisory Non-Silenced Flashing
Supervisory Silenced Steady ON
Pre-discharge Flashing
Discharging Steady ON

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Control Buttons
• Signal Silence - Momentary, silences signaling circuits, (except those activated by zones programmed as
WATERFLOW)
• System Reset - Momentary, resets all alarm circuits if condition has been corrected, removes power from initiating
device circuits.
• Scroll Up - Scrolls LCD display to most recent events
• Scroll Down - Scrolls LCD display to previous events
NOTE: Buzzer silence is accomplished by scrolling through all events.
Circuit Parameters (All voltages regulated DC) - Initiating Device Circuits
Initiating Device Zones: For connection of dry contact initiating devices and compatible 2 wire smoke detectors. (All values
nominal)
• 4 Class B, Style B (Class A Style D module available)
• Power limited, current limited to protect 2 wire smoke detectors
• Maximum 2 wire 24VDC smoke detector load per zone - 2.5 mA (Use only detectors that are listed in compatibility
list.)
• Maximum Line resistance - 100 ohms (Except linear heat detection cable, 700 ohms per zone)
• End-of-Line Resistance - 5.1K ohm
• Normal standby current - approximately 4.0 mA
• Standby voltage - 25VDC maximum, 13.4 minimum
• Maximum short circuit current - approximately 36mA
• Maximum Impedance for Alarm - 1400 ohms
• Normal supervisory current - approximately 4mA
• Low current trouble activation - approximately 3.3mA
• Alarm activation current - approximately 10mA
• Ripple voltage - .4VDC
• Maximum operating voltage range: 22.5 - 25.9VDC
• Frequency - continuous
Dedicated Supervisory Zone
• For dry contact supervisory devices such as tamper, low air, or high air switches
• 2 Class B Style B circuit, latching
• Power limited, current limited
• End-of-Line resistance - 5.1K ohms
• Ripple Voltage - .1VDC
• Frequency - continuous
• Maximum voltage - 25VDC
• Maximum short circuit current - approximately 36mA
• Maximum line resistance - 100 ohms
• Normal supervisory current - approximately 4mA
• Low current trouble activation - approximately 3.3mA
• Supervisory current condition - approximately 10mA
Notication/Release Circuits
The indicating circuits of the Amerex SR-X panel are Non-coded. This allows the use of visual and audible appliances
on the same circuit. If temporal notication appliances are required for evacuation, selectable tone appliances such
as the AMSECO H24WR horn or SH24W Series strobe/horns or a temporal module such as AMSECO TMP1-3A or
equivalents shall be used.
The notication outputs do not provide synchronization. See table for sync options and devices on page 57. The
notication appliances shall be compatible with the sync module selected. The sync' module shall be installed as per
manufacturers instructions. Synchronization is limited to only one circuit and not between circuits. Systems intended for
the release of Halon 1301 as described in NFPA 12A, or clean agents as described in NFPA 2001, shall have provision
for a pre-discharge notication circuit. If the signal is required to be separate and/or distinct from the evacuation signal,
two notication circuits are required. One shall be programmed as FIRST ALARM. It will provide a steady output upon
activation of any initiating zone programmed as an alarm zone. This is the evacuation signal. If a temporal signal is
required, notication appliances such as AMSECO model H24WR or others that can produce a temporal tone shall be
used. This allows the use of strobes and horns on the same circuit. The other notication circuit shall be programmed
as SECOND ALARM. It will provide a steady output upon activation of a second initiating zone programmed as an

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alarm zone. This is when the pre-discharge timer would start and would be the pre-discharge signal. If a temporal or
other type of signal is required, notication appliances such as AMSECO model H24WR or equivalent shall be used.
This allows the use of strobes and horns on the same circuit. If a separate signal for discharge were required, a third
notication circuit would be used that would be programmed to operate whenever the release circuit is activated.
• 4 Class B Style Y (Class A Style Z module available for notication)
• Reverse polarity upon activation
• Power limited, Current limited
• 24VDC Special Application, rated 1 amp each, 2.5 amps total for all 4 circuits
• End-of-Line-Resistor - 5.1k ohms
• Frequency - continuous
• Maximum voltage - 27VDC
• Ripple voltage - .3VDC
• Maximum resistance for outputs programmed as RELEASING:
1 divided by the current draw of the solenoid when activated
• Normal standby supervisory current - approximately .38mA
• Low current trouble activation - .11mA
• High current trouble activation - .63mA
• Maximum impedance - 5 ohms
Release Abort Circuit
• Available chemical mode only
• 1 momentary non-latching Class B Style B circuit
• Power limited, current limited
• Maximum loop resistance - 100 ohms
• End-of-Line-resistance - 5.1k ohms
• Frequency - continuous
• Normal supervisory current - approximately 4mA
• Low current trouble activation - approximately 3.3mA
• Abort current condition - approximately 10mA
• Maximum voltage - 23VDC
NOTE: Modes 3 and 4 are not UL Listed
Mode 1 – (ULI) Activation of the abort circuit stops the pre-discharge timer at 10 seconds. If there is less than 10
seconds remaining, the time goes back to 10 seconds. Releasing the abort switch starts the timer at 10
seconds.
Mode 2 – (IRI) Operates the same as the ULI mode except the abort circuit only functions if the abort button is
pressed before the second alarm is received by the panel. The panel must be programmed for cross zoning
for the IRI mode to function.
Mode 3 – (NYC) This mode is not UL listed. Activation of the abort circuit during the pre-discharge countdown adds
90 seconds to the original pre-discharge time. This is a one-time feature. Repeated pressing of the abort
button has no effect. The pre-discharge timer resumes when the abort button is released.
Mode 4 – (30-Second Abort) This mode is not UL listed. Activation of the abort circuit stops the pre-discharge timer
at 30 seconds. If there is less than 30 seconds remaining, the timer goes back to 30 seconds. Releasing the
abort switch starts the timer at 30 seconds.
Low/Missing Battery
Causes battery and system trouble if battery falls below 22 volts. Battery circuit is fused and reverse polarity
protection is provided.
Zones programmed as Manual Release cannot be aborted. If it is necessary to abort a manual station zone,
program that zone as Detection.
If the pre-discharge timer is set at 0 the abort circuit will not stop the release circuit.
NFPA 12 prohibits the use of abort circuits on Suppression Systems employing carbon dioxide.

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Input Power
• Universal Input 120VAC, (60 Hz, 165VA) or 220VAC, (50/60 Hz, 185VA) 15 Amp Branch Line over current
protection required
• AC Power indicator on LED annunciator module goes off on AC power loss (supervised)
• System trouble is also generated if voltage drops below 102V
• Supervised
Backup Power Requirements
• SR-X panel - Standby 121 mA, alarm 274 mA at 24VDC
Service Use
NFPA 12 – Carbon Dioxide systems
NFPA 12A – Halon 1301 re systems
NFPA 13 - Automatic Sprinkler
NFPA 15 - Water Spray Fixed System
NFPA 16 - Foam Water Sprinkler and Foam Water Spray
NFPA 17 - Dry Chemical
NFPA 17A - Wet Chemical
NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code
• Local
• Remote Station (protected premise unit)
• Central Station (protected premise unit)
NFPA 750 - Water Mist
NFPA 2001 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System
Listings and Approvals
SR-X PN19340 - UL Standard 864, ULC Standard S527, FM, CSFM and NYMEA
Terminals
• All terminals capable of #22 - #14 AWG wire
• All terminations have transient protection
• All four initiating device circuit terminals capable of handling linear heat detection.
Relay Outputs
• Common system alarm contacts SPDT rated 3 Amps, 30VDC resistive
• Common supervisory contacts SPST, N.O. rated 3 Amps, 30VDC resistive
• Common system trouble contacts SPDT rated 3 Amps, 30VDC resistive
• Common waterow contacts, SPST, N.O. rated 3 Amps, 30VDC resistive
• Circuits connected to relays should be connected within the same room
Auxiliary Power
• Auxiliary Power - 24VDC special application. Rated 200 mA max. Power limited, current limited, non-supervised
• Resettable for 4-wire smoke detectors, see Annex A for device compatibility.
Annunciator Connection
• Auxiliary Power - 24VDC regulated. Rated 200 mA max. Power limited, current limited, supervised for RA-4410RC
Annunciator
• RS-485 For connection to RA-4410RC remote annunciator
• Maximum 2000' with 22 AWG, 4000' with 20 AWG wire
Optional Accessories
CA2Z MODULE (Class A initiating device circuit):
Converts two Class B initiating device circuits to two Class A circuits.
CAM Module (Class A Notication Appliance Circuit):
Converts indicating appliance circuit from Class B to Class A. One model CAM (Class A Module) is required
for each circuit. (Do not use this on an output programmed as “Trouble Bell”.)

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ARM-1/ARM-2 Module (Auxiliary Relay Module)
Activated by 24VDC Indicating and/or Releasing, polarity reversing circuits. The module provides a non-supervised
DPDT Relay that can be used for fan shutdown, door release, elevator recall, etc.
RA-4410RC (Remote Annunciator)
Connects to RS-485 & 24VDC terminals. Provides 34 LED’s for each zone in alarm supervisory, or trouble, each
output activated or in trouble, AC power, Power trouble, System trouble, Ground fault, Supervisory, Supervisory
trouble, Alarm, Alarm silence and Pre-discharge/Discharging.
The annunciator also has a lamp test switch.
ARM-44 (Relay Module) - Relay installs in a cabinet and provides 8 relays. 4 relays mapped to inputs and 4 relays
mapped to the outputs in a 1 to 1 relationship selectable disable switch.
RCDS-1 (Releasing Circuit Disconnect Switch) - Key switch with LED indicators that opens releasing circuit for ser-
vice and testing.
Basic Operation
In addition to the following events, the panel also provides an output via the RS-485 terminals to the RA-4410RC
remote annunciator to light the appropriate indicators. See remote annunciator operations, page 16.
Initiating Device Circuits Alarm Condition:
An increase of current on any alarm initiating device circuit to approximately 10 mA or greater will result in the
following: ALARM, (Except zones programmed as LOW AIR ALARM):
1. Activation of the alarm relay contacts.
2. Activation of the output circuit(s) which are mapped to the initiating device circuit(s). Providing all zone(s)
necessary for the activation of those circuits is in alarm
3. “ALARM” and zone # displayed on LCD.
4. “PRE-DISCHARGE” displayed on LCD if zone(s) in alarm activated pre-discharge timer (In chemical mode
only).
5. Activation of red ZONE indicator(s) on LED display for the initiating device circuit(s).
6. Activation of red ALARM indicator on LED display.
7. Activation of red OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED display module for the output circuit(s) which are mapped to
the initiating device circuit(s).
8. Activation of ashing red PRE-DISCHARGE indicator on LED display if in chemical mode and pre-
discharge timer was activated by zone(s) in alarm. Providing all zone(s) necessary for the activation of
those circuits is in alarm.
Low Air Alarm
1. Operation of supervisory relay contacts and local buzzer.
2. Activation of the notication appliance circuit(s) or releasing circuit(s) which are mapped to the initiating
device circuit(s). Providing all zone(s) necessary for the activation of those circuits is in alarm.
3. LOW AIR ALARM and <CIRCUIT #> displayed on LCD.
4. Activation of yellow ZONE indicator on LED annunciator module for the initiating device circuit.
5. Activation of yellow ZONE indicator(s) on LED annunciator module for the initiating device circuit(s)
described as “LOW AIR ALARM”.
6. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED annunciator module for the output circuit(s) which are
mapped to the zone. Providing all zone(s) necessary for the activation of those circuits are in alarm.
Supervisory
An increase of current to approximately 8 mA or greater on the supervisory initiating device circuit(s) or disabling an
output programmed as releasing will result in the following:
1. Operation of supervisory relay contacts and local buzzer.
When in Chemical Extinguishing mode, the release circuit(s), are not activated until the pre-discharge timer
expires, if a pre-discharge time was programmed. The predischarge time defaults to 30 seconds for Manual
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2. Operation of any output circuits that have been described as SUPERVISORY BELL.
3. “SUPERVISORY”, “TAMPER”, “LOW AIR”, or “HIGH AIR” and <CIRCUIT> displayed on LCD.
4. Activation of yellow SUPERVISORY indicator on LED display.
5. Activation of yellow ZONE indicator(s) on LED display for the initiating device circuit(s) described as
“SUPERVISORY”, “TAMPER”, “LOW AIR SUPERVISORY”, or “HIGH AIR”.
6. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED display for the Notication appliance circuit(s)
described as SUPERVISORY BELL.
Trouble Conditions
In custom program mode, failure to map at least 1 zone to every output or only mapping 1 zone to a release output
programmed as cross zoned will cause a system trouble. The display will read: TROUBLE NO OUTPUTS.
Initiating Device Circuits
A decrease of current to approximately 3.3 mA or programming the zone as disabled on any initiating device
circuit will result in the following:
1. Activation of trouble relay contacts, trouble LED and local buzzer.
2. Operation of any output circuits which have been described as TROUBLE BELL.
3. “TROUBLE” and <CIRCUIT> displayed on LCD.
4. Activation of yellow ZONE indicator(s) on LED annunciator module for the initiating device circuit(s).
5. Activation of yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE indicator on LED annunciator module.
6. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED annunciator module of any output circuit(s) which have
been described as TROUBLE BELL.
7. Activation of the amber TROUBLE LED in a ashing mode. NOTE: The TROUBLE LED will continue to
ash until all events in the TROUBLE queue are viewed. This is accomplished by scrolling through all of
the events by use of the scroll up and scroll down buttons. The LED will go steady after all trouble events
have been viewed.
NOTE: When the circuits are operated in the Class A mode any trouble condition will require manual operation of the
reset switch to restore the panel to normal after the fault has been removed.
A complete loss of power will result in the transfer of the common system trouble relay contacts.
Notication Appliance/Releasing Circuits
An increase of current to approximately 0.63 mA or a decrease in current to approximately 0.11 mA on any output
circuit or connecting an indicating appliance backwards, or disabling an output will result in the following:
1. Activation of trouble relay contacts, trouble LED and local buzzer.
2. Operation of any output circuits which have been described as TROUBLE BELL. If this output is in trouble,
a TROUBLE BELL on this output may not function correctly, depending on the type of trouble.
3. “TROUBLE” and “OUTPUT #” <CIRCUIT NO.> displayed on LCD.
4. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED display for the notication appliance(s).
5. Activation of yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE indicator on LED display.
6. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED display of any output circuit(s) which have been
described as TROUBLE BELL.
NOTE: A current in excess of 1.5 Amps, when the panel is in the alarm condition, will result in that output being disabled
and a trouble as described above.
Ground Fault
A short between any circuit and earth ground will result in the following:
1. Activation of trouble relay contacts, trouble LED in a ashing mode, and local buzzer.
2. Operation of any output circuits which have been described as TROUBLE BELL.
3. “TROUBLE” and “GROUND” displayed on LCD.
4. Activation of the amber TROUBLE LED in a ashing mode. NOTE: The TROUBLE LED will continue to
ash until all events in the TROUBLE queue are viewed. This is accomplished by scrolling through all of
A problem in an audible or visual device may not be apparent when the panel is in a normal condition. If the circuit
indicates a trouble condition when the panel is in an alarm condition the problem must be located and corrected.

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Where audible and/or visual indicators are being used as an evacuation signal, do not silence an alarm condition
without investigating and determining that an emergency condition does not exist.
the events by use of the scroll up and scroll down buttons. The LED will go steady after all trouble events
have been viewed.
Loss or Reduction of AC Power
A reduction in the AC input voltage will result in the following:
1. Trouble LED and local buzzer will sound 1½ hour delay of trouble relay.
2. Operation of any output circuits which have been described as TROUBLE BELL.
3. “TROUBLE” and “A.C.” displayed on LCD.
4. LCD Backlight will be extinguished.
5. Green AC POWER indicator on LED display will be extinguished.
6. Activation of yellow POWER TROUBLE indicator on LED display.
7. Activation of yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE indicator on LED display.
8. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED display of any output circuit(s) which have been
described as TROUBLE BELL.
Low Battery Voltage
Loss of or reduction of battery voltage to 22 volts will result in the following:
1. Activation of trouble relay contacts, trouble LED and local buzzer.
2. Operation of any output circuits that have been described as TROUBLE BELL.
3. “TROUBLE” and “BATTERY” displayed on LCD.
4. Activation of yellow POWER TROUBLE indicator on LED display.
5. Activation of yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE indicator on LED display.
6. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED display of any output circuit(s) which have been
described as TROUBLE BELL.
Loss Of Auxiliary Power Output
Loss of output of the auxiliary power will result in the following:
1. Activation of trouble relay contacts, trouble LED and local buzzer.
2. Operation of any output circuits that have been described as TROUBLE BELL.
3. “TROUBLE” and “AUX LOW” displayed on LCD.
4. Activation of yellow POWER TROUBLE indicator on LED annunciator module.
5. Activation of yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE indicator on LED annunciator module.
6. Activation of yellow OUTPUT indicator(s) on LED annunciator module of any output circuit(s) which have
been described as TROUBLE BELL.
7. The remote annunciator RA-4410RC will not function if problem exists on non-resettable 24VDC.
To Silence the Buzzer (or outputs that have been described as trouble or supervisory bell)
Press the scroll up or scroll down buttons. Once all events in the trouble or supervisory queue have been viewed, the
buzzer and appropriate outputs will silence. The applicable system TROUBLE or SUPERVISORY LED will change
from ashing to steady.
NOTE: Any continuous trouble conditions that have been silenced automatically resound 24 hours after the rst
trouble condition was silenced.
To Silence a Signaling Appliance
Press the SIGNAL SILENCE button. All silencable outputs will de-activate. A trouble condition will be created. The
Amber Alarm Silence LED will light.
NOTES:
1. Alarms initiated from zones that are in the waterow mode cannot be silenced. The panel must be reset to silence audible
alarm devices.
2. If silenceable waterow indication is desired it must be programmed as detection and annunciated on the zone
identication portion of the LCD.
To Reset an Alarm or Supervisory Condition
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Lamp Test
When the panel is in a Normal Condition, pushing the two top buttons will illuminate all of the LED's and display for
approximately one second.
Remote Annunciator Model RA-4410RC Operation
Red LED’s: Initiating Device Circuits Active (4)
Notication/Release Circuits Active (4)
Common Alarm (1)
Green LED’s: AC Power
Yellow LED’s: Initiating Device Circuits troubles (4)
Output Circuit Troubles (4)
Supervisory Initiating Zone (4)
Supervisory Bell Output Active (4)
(1) each: Sup 1/Abort, Supervisory 2, Power Trouble,
Supervisory Trouble, System Trouble, Ground Fault,
Pre-Discharge/Discharging, Alarm Silenced
The appropriate LED ashes to indicate a change of status on the panel. A trouble or supervisory condition will ash
the appropriate Yellow LED indicating the location of the condition. If any outputs are programmed as TROUBLE
or SUPERVISORY BELL, that Yellow output LED will ash indicating the output is activated. Pressing the BUZZER
SILENCE button on the panel changes the ashing zone Amber LED to steady on and turns the ashing Yellow output
LED off.
An alarm condition will ash a Red LED indicating the zone in alarm and any outputs mapped to that zone that have
activated. Pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE button changes the ashing Red Zone LED to steady on and the ashing Red
Output LED mapped to that zone off unless the output is programmed as RELEASE. In addition, the Yellow ALARM/
SILENCE LED will light.
Any zone programmed as WATERFLOW is considered non-silenceable so the signal and buzzer silence buttons will
have no effect on the ashing zone and output LED's. A buzzer on the annunciator sounds for any trouble condition.
When the panel has a trouble or supervisory condition, pressing the SILENCE/LAMP TEST button silences the
condition at the panel and all annunciators. When no non-silenced trouble or supervisory conditions exist, pressing
the SILENCE/LAMP TEST button can be used to test the LED's.
The release panel supervises and communicates with the annunciator via separate connections for the RS-485
communication and 24VDC power requirements of the RA-4410RC. Separate cables should be used for power and
communication. Shielded cable shall be used for the communication line. Up to four annunciators can be connected to
one panel. A rotary switch is provided on the panel to indicate how many annunciators are connected. Another rotary
switch is on the annunciator to set the address. The annunciators must be addressed consecutively. Refer to bulletin
#8840024 for installation instructions and maximum wire run.
Test Procedure
The system should be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA-72 National Fire Alarm Code,
Chapter 10 and any other requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction.
Test Procedure (Canada)
The system should be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with ULC Standard CAN/ULC-S536 and any
other requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction.
RED OUTPUT LED STEADY: ABORT
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
OUTPUT 3
OUTPUT 4
AC POWER
POWER TBL
SYSTEM TBL
SUP TBL
GROUND FAULT
SUP 1/ABORT
SUPERV ISORY 2
COMMON ALARM
ALARM SILENCE
STEADY: DISCHARGING
FLASHING: PRE-DISCHARGE
LAMP TEST
SILENCE
DWG# 3550-17
2. Press the reset button.
To Reset A Trouble Condition
1. Determine the cause of the trouble condition and remove the cause.
2. This circuit is self-restoring. When all trouble conditions are removed all indications will return to normal.
NOTE: When an initiating device zone is operated in a Class A (Style D) mode any trouble condition will require
manual operation of the reset switch to restore the panel to normal after the fault has been corrected.

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Testing should be done as a minimum as described below
1. Notify the re department or other receiving station if alarm, supervisory and/or trouble signals are transmitted.
2. Notify the proper building personnel so that audible and/or visual signals can be ignored.
3. If the release panel is monitored by a building re alarm panel, take appropriate action to eliminate any unwanted
events.
4. Momentarily open each of the following circuits.
Each initiating device zone•
Supervisory circuit•
Notication Appliance/Releasing circuit - observe that this results in a trouble condition and all indicators •
operate as described in the appropriate preceding section for the particular circuit that is faulted.
5. Move the PROGRAM switch down. The LCD should respond: “LOOK AT HISTORY?”. Press the bottom
button until the display reads: "PASSWORD=000". Press the SET button three times. Press the FUNCTION
(bottom) button until the LCD reads "SYSTEM MODE: NORMAL”. Press the SELECT button. The LCD will read
“SYSTEM MODE: ONE MAN WALKTEST”. Press the SET button then move the PROGRAM switch up. The
panel will respond with “ONE MAN WALKTEST” and the time. The trouble LED will light. Any output described as
“RELEASING” will automatically be disabled.
Failure to enter the walktest
mode and subsequent operation
of initiating zones may result in
a release.
Note: The RCDS-1, Release Circuit Disconnect Switch, shall
be used to provide physical means of disconnecting
the release circuit in compliance with NFPA 72, 2007,
6.12.5.2.
After 30 minutes of no activity in the walk test mode the panel automatically reverts to normal operation.
6. Operate each initiating device on all zones. All audible and visual alarm devices should operate for about
3 seconds. Then the system will automatically reset allowing the user to go to the next initiating device.
7. Operate each initiating device on the supervisory circuit. Observe that all the indications described in
the section on supervisory conditions occur.
8. Move the PROGRAM switch down again. The LCD should respond: “LOOK AT HISTORY?”
Press the FUNCTION (bottom) button until the LCD reads: PASSWORD=000, enter the password. Press the
bottom button until the display reads: “SYSTEM MODE: ONE MAN WALKTEST”
Press the SELECT button. The LCD will read: “SYSTEM MODE: NORMAL”
Press the SET button then restore the PROGRAM switch to the up position. The LCD will show the normal banner
message.
9. All audible and visual indicators should be off.
10. Notify all building, re department, and/or other receiving station personnel that the test has concluded.
Maintenance
Test batteries per local and national standards. At a minimum replace batteries every four (4) years or sooner
depending on test results. The date of purchase shall be marked on all batteries.
Programming Mode Instructions
To use the Programming Mode push the program switch
to the right (see drawing).
Panel Visual Display
As a general rule, the following applies on the
Programming Mode buttons:
The SET sets the message on the display into the
memory.
The SELECT button scrolls through the selections
available for the function displayed.
The FUNCTION button allows the user to skip the
function without changing the program.
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RED OUTPUT LED STEADY: ABORT
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
OUTPUT 3
OUTPUT 4
AC POWER
POWER TBL
SYSTEM TBL
SUP TBL
GROUND
FAULT
SUP 1/ABORT
SUPERVISORY 2
COMMON ALARM
ALARM SILENCE
STEADY: DISCHARGE
FLASHING:
PRE-DISCHARGE
RUN
PROGRAM
VIEWING ANGLE
PROGRAM
MODE
RUN
MODE
SET
SELECT
FUNCTION
SCROLL-UP
BUZZER SILENCE
LAMP
TEST
SCROLL-DOWN
BUZZER SILENCE
SIGNAL SILENCE
SYSTEM RESET
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After pressing the FUNCTION (bottom) button the following will appear in the display window:
Date and Time
SELECT To change the time, press the SELECT button.
FUNCTION To exit to the next function, press the bottom button.
If the SELECT button is pushed, the date and time will appear in the display window:
The date is shown at the top and the time at the bottom of the display window. “MINUTES” indicates that the user can
now change the minutes.
SET Pressing the SET button will decrease the minutes.
SELECT Pressing the SELECT button will increase the minutes.
FUNCTION When nished setting the minutes, Press the bottom button. The minutes will change to hours.
There is no capability to back up screens in the program mode. If a mistake was made during programming, move
the program switch back up, then move it down and start from the beginning.
To exit the program mode at any time, move the Program Switch to the left.
When the programming switch is down (see Panel Visual Display) the following will appear in the display window:
History
To examine the HISTORY press the SET button, the display window will show the time and date of the last event or
action. To skip to the next function or to exit history, press the FUNCTION (bottom) button.
SET Press the SET button to discover the time and date of the last event or action and to scroll forward.
SELECT To scroll back, press the SELECT button.
FUNCTION To exit or skip HISTORY, press the bottom button.
To program, push the Program Switch down.
L O O K A T
H I S T O R Y ?
SET T I M E ?
0 1 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 7
M I N UTES 0 5 : 1 9 : 3 5

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P A S S W R D =0 0 0
^
Password
This display prevents unauthorized programming of the panel by requiring the user to enter the proper password. To
select the appropriate number for the space indicated by the ^ symbol, press the SELECT button. When the proper
number is displayed press the SET button to set the number and move to the next space. If the wrong password
is entered, the panel will automatically return to a normal condition. All panels are shipped from the factory with a
password of 000. If the password is lost contact Amerex.
SET After selecting the desired number, press the SET button to set and move to the next number.
SELECT Press the SELECT button to scroll through the numbers.
FUNCTION Pressing the bottom button will have no effect.
After entering the correct password, a display similar to the following will appear:
Zone Disabled/Enabled
This display allows the user to ENABLE or DISABLE Initiating zones. This display window shows that initiating ZONE
#1 is enabled. To toggle from ENABLED to DISABLED or visa versa, press the SELECT button.
SET After selecting ENABLED or DISABLED, press the SET button to set and move to the next zone.
SELECT Press the SELECT button to toggle between ENABLED or DISABLED.
FUNCTION To skip to the next function, press the bottom button.
After selecting all four zones or pressing the FUNCTION (bottom) button, the following will appear in the display
window:
Output Enable/Disable
This display allows the user to ENABLE or DISABLE any of the output circuits.
SET After selecting ENABLED or DISABLED, press the SET button to set and move to the next output.
SELECT Press the SELECT button to toggle between ENABLED or DISABLED.
FUNCTION To skip to the next function, press the bottom button.
I N I T ZO N E# 1
EN A B L ED
OUT P UT # 1
EN A B L ED
Continue this process and change the DAY, MONTH and YEAR. When you have nished changing the year, press the
FUNCTION (bottom) button. A display similar to the following will appear:

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After selecting all four outputs or pressing the FUNCTION button, the following will appear in the display window:
Disabling any input or outputs will create a trouble condition on the panel.
One Man Walktest
This display allows the user to select system mode NORMAL or ONE MAN WALKTEST by pressing the SELECT
button to toggle back and forth from NORMAL to ONE MAN WALKTEST. When the desired mode is displayed, press
the SET button. If ONE MAN WALKTEST is selected for test purposes, the display must be restored to the NORMAL
setting after the test is completed by toggling to it using the SELECT button.
SET After selecting NORMAL or ONE MAN WALKTEST, press the SET button to set that mode.
SELECT Press the SELECT button to toggle between NORMAL and CROSS ZONED.
FUNCTION Press the bottom button to skip to the next function.
After selecting the operating mode or pressing the FUNCTION button a display similar to the following will appear in the
display window:
After 30 minutes of no activity the panel
automatically reverts to normal.
P R O G R A M # 0
Note: NFPA 72, 2007, 6.12.5.2. requires a physical means of disconnecting
release circuits. The RCDS-1, complies with those requirements.
S Y S T EM M O D E:
N O R M A L