Autocall TrueAlert ES User manual

579-1227AC Rev D
TrueAlert ES Addressable Ceiling Mount Visual Indoor Notification Appliances Installation
Instructions
*05791227ACD*
Cautions, warnings, and regulatory information
Important: When the notification appliance emits light or sound, it indicates the possibility of an emergency situation that requires immediate atten-
tion of all occupants.
SAFETY: Always install, maintain, and test notification appliances within their specifications. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions
may result in loss of life and property due to non-functioning notification appliances. Some notification appliances use high voltage. To avoid electrical
hazards and avoid damage to appliances, make sure that the electrical power for the Notification Appliance Circuit is disconnected at the control
panel before installing, repairing, or internally adjusting any notification appliances. Even with electrical power removed, some notification appliances
(such as visible strobes) store a high voltage charge. The high voltage can cause injury resulting in death from electrical shock. DO NOT TOUCH
EXPOSED CIRCUITRY.
LOCATION REFERENCE: Location and quantity of appliances required must conform to the applicable local standards and guidelines (the National
Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72); ULC Standard CAN/ULC-S524, Installation of Fire Alarm Systems; the appropriate model building codes,
etc.) and specific requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). These notification appliances are not intended for installation within
hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) or NFPA.
UL Listed TrueAlertES indoor product identification reference
Type Models Cover colors Operation
TrueAlert ES Ceiling Mount Visible
Only (VO) Appliance
Components:
A49VO-APPLC
A49VO-APPLC-BA
A49VOH-APPLC
A49VOH-APPLC-BA
A49VOH-APPLCA
A49VOH-APPLCA-BA
A49VOH-APPLCB
A49VOH-APPLCB-BA
Accessories:
49VO-APCS
Covers:
A49VOC-CRALT
A49VOC-CRBF
A49VOC-CRFEU
A49VOC-CRF
A49VOC-CRS
A49VOC-CWALT
A49VOC-CWBF
A49VOC-CWFEU
A49VOC-CWF
A49VOC-CWS
A49VOC-CK
A49VOC-CRBAF
A49VOC-CRBCF
A49VOC-CWBAF
A49VOC-CWBCF
A49VOC-CRBAA
A49VOC-CWBAA
• Red
• White
• Black
These appliances provide a visible
only (VO) warning of an alarm
condition when activated from the
control panel of a compatible UL/
ULC Listed, Autocall Fire Alarm
System. Consult Autocall Fire
Alarm panel documentation for
compatibility information.
VO models ‘49VOH’ have Hi
intensity strobes; models ‘49VO’
have standard range strobes.
Kit Contents Appliance x1, with 8-32 1 in. mounting screws x 2.
Not Included Order a cover separately for each appliance.
Electrical box, 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) minimum depth required, 4 in. (10.16 cm) square or single gang with an adapter
plate.
49VO-APCS adapter plate for use with the single gang electrical box, with 4-40 screws x2, and 6-32 screws x 2.
Note: For information about appliance testing, see TrueAlert ES Addressable Appliances Troubleshooting Guide (579-1049AC).
Mounting instructions
1. Select the correct location and install the electrical box using screws suitable for the mounting surface.
2. Connect the building wires to the terminal block on the rear of the appliance. See Wiring instructions.
3. Use the hardware provided to secure the appliance to the electrical box. Installing the appliance using a single gang electrical box requires a
49VO-APCS adapter plate. You can mount the adapter plate in two orientations, see Wiring instructions.
4. Set the appliance settings. See Setting the address DIP switch.
5. Attach the cover to the appliance.

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Figure 1: Mounting to the 4 inch square electrical box
Figure 2: Mounting to the single gang electrical box
Wiring instructions
Warning: Ensure that all power is disconnected before starting the installation
1. At the electrical box, connect the building wiring to the CKT + and CKT - terminals on the assembly.
2. To ensure proper continuity, use a torque wrench to tighten the terminal block screws to 12-15 inch-pounds.
3. Ensure that correct polarity is maintained for each strobe unit.
Note: Signal line circuit (SLC) wiring must be twisted pair (TWP). CKT Terminals accept two Wires, 12-18 American wire gauge (AWG) TWP.
Important: Do not bring the conduit through the rear of the electrical box. Strip the lead insulation to 7/16 inch maximum.
Figure 3: Wiring instructions
Wiring guidelines:
• Assign a maximum of 127 active appliances to a circuit. Assign a maximum of 51 active strobe appliances to a powered circuit. The maximum
wire resistance between appliances is 29ohms. Refer to the Field Wiring Diagrams of the driving compatible fire alarm control panel for further
instructions.
• Notification appliances are rated using an individual module label.

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• Maintain the correct polarity on the terminal connections.
• Terminals 1 and 2 accommodate two wires, one wire going in and one wire going out to the next appliance.
• These appliances are rated to the operating voltage limits of 23-30voltsDC (VDC), but 49VOH models are only rated for 23-30 VDC operation,
see Appliance specifications. The appliance can fail to operate as intended, and can cause permanent damage to the equipment if it operates
outside of these limits.
• Ensure the TrueAlert ES VO Appliance is operated using a compatible power supply.
• Do not use T-tapping for Class A wiring.
• TrueAlert SLC wiring connections are supervised and power-limited.
Setting the address DIP switch
Each addressable TrueAlert ES IDNAC notification appliance has a unique address that is set using an eight-position DIP switch (ADDR1). Assign up to
127 unique addresses to an SLC, but the total appliance loading available may be less due to appliance current requirements. For legacy fire panel
models, Autocall 4009T and 4100/TPS, only addresses 1 to 63 are available.
To set the address, complete the following steps:
1. Insert a slotted screwdriver, or a similar sized object, into the slot at the side of the cover and unlatch it from the appliance. Push the cover to
the left to release the remaining two latches and lift the cover off the appliance. See Figure 4.
2. Use a non-metallic stylus, or the equivalent, to set the switches.
3. Record the set address.
4. Confirm the setting for the appliance at this address with the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) system configuration documentation. DIP
switch position 8 determines whether this appliance is viewed by the system as an 'ALARM' (OFF) or 'ALERT' (ON) type appliance.
Figure 4: Setting the DIP switch address
Figure 5: Removing the cover

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Setting the strobe candela setting
1. The jumpers are factory set to FACP. Use this setting when programming the candela setting at the 4100ES FACP. The candela setting is visible
through the slot on the side of the appliance.
2. For manual selection, remove the cover and slide the CD selector to the required setting:
- FACP or 15/30/75/110 for standard strobes
- FACP or 185/135/110 for HiCD strobes.
- FACP or 95/110/135 for amber strobes.
- FACP or 75/95/110 for blue strobes.
3. When the appliance is mounted, the candela rating is visible through the slot on the side of the appliance.
Note: To avoid a programming mismatch trouble, ensure that one of the 4 candela outputs is programmed for each appliance by authorized service
personnel. To set the candela using the Programmer set it to FACP. For more information refer to the 4100ES Programmer’s Manual (574-849AC).
Figure 6: Setting the strobe and appliance configuration

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Appliance specifications
Table 1: Environmental specifications
Specifications Rating
Rated DC Control/Strobe voltage
range
All: Special Application 23-30VDC
49VO: also1 Special Application17-31 VDC
1 For connection to legacy fire panel models, Autocall 4009T and 4100/TPS. High candela (49VOH) appliances are
not compatible with Autocall 4009T and TPS; see fire panel compatibility charts for more information.
Temperature Range 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity range 10% to 93%, non-condensing at 104°F (40°C)
Connections Terminal for 18 AWG to 12 AWG
(0.82mm2 to 3.31mm2)
CAUTION: The appliances are available in red, white and black. Do not paint or otherwise alter the factory finishes in any way.
Table 2: Maximum RMS operating current: 17-31 VDC
Candela Current
15 73 mA
30 114 mA
75 210 mA
110 269 mA
Table 3: Maximum RMS operating current 23-30 VDC
49[VO] Visible 49[VOH] Visible
CandelaCandela Current CD amber CD blue CD clear Current
15 55mA - - - -
30 83mA 90 75 110 253mA
75 153mA 110 95 135 296mA
110 199mA 135 110 185 377mA
Table 4: Specifications
Vertical and horizontal light dispersion ratings (Ceiling to walls and floors)
Percent of rated light output at any candela setting (Room temperature)
Vertical dispersion Horizontal dispersion
Y-Plane Angle UL Req Output Typical Output X-Plane Angle UL Req Output Typical Output
0 100 % 327 % 0 100 % 343 %
±5 90 % 293 % ±5 90 % 160 %
±10 90 % 281 % ±10 90 % 175 %
±15 90 % 197 % ±15 90 % 129 %
±20 90 % 168 % ±20 90 % 145 %
±25 90 % 142 % ±25 90 % 165 %
±30 45 % 143 % ±30 45 % 152 %
±35 45 % 155 % ±35 45 % 144 %
±40 45 % 156 % ±40 45 % 139 %
±45 45 % 134 % ±45 45 % 129 %
±50 55 % 115 % ±50 55 % 129 %
±55 45 % 104 % ±55 45 % 123 %
±60 40 % 103 % ±60 40 % 111 %
±65 35 % 98 % ±65 35 % 120 %
±70 35 % 87 % ±70 35 % 103 %
±75 30 % 90 % ±75 30 % 75 %
±80 30 % 96 % ±80 30 % 83 %
±85 25 % 96 % ±85 25 % 70 %
±90 25 % 83 % ±90 25 % 47 %

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