Autocall A59AO-APPLWR User manual

579-1200AC Rev. D
TrueAlert ES Addressable Indoor Audible Notification Appliance installation instructions
*05791200ACD*
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
Table 1: Product identification reference
Type Colors Models
Wall Mount
Audible Only
(A/O)
Red
White
Components:
A59AO-APPLWR
A59AO-APPLWW
Covers:
A59AOC-WRF
A59AOC-WWF
A59AOC-WRFAB
A59AOC-WWFAB A59AOC-WRS
A59AOC-WWS
Operation These appliances provide an audible (AO) warning of an alarm condition when activated from the control panel of a compatible
UL/ULC Listed, Autocall Fire Alarm System.
Note: For information about TrueAlert ES appliance testing, see TrueAlert ES Addressable LED Appliances Troubleshooting (579-1168AC).
*Appliance x1.
*Cover x1.
6-32 1 inch mounting screws (x2). Do not over tighten.
Required parts:
*Autocall parts
Single gang electrical box, 1-1/2 inch minimum depth required.
Mounting instructions
1. Select the mounting location, and install the electrical box.
2. Connect the building wires to the appliance. See Wiring instructions.
3. Use the provided hardware to secure the appliance to the electrical box.
4. Set the appliance settings. See Setting the address DIP switch.
5. Attach the cover to the appliance.
Figure 1: Mounting instructions

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Wiring instructions
WARNING: Make sure 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. Maintain the correct polarity for each strobe unit.
Note: Signal Line Circuit (SLC) wiring must be twisted pair (TWP). CKT Terminals accept 2 Wires: 12-18 AWG TWP.
WARNING: Do not bring the conduit through the rear of the electrical box. Strip the lead insulation to 7/16 inches maximum.
Figure 2: Wiring instructions
Wiring notes:
a. The maximum number of addresses on an IDNAC channel is 127. The maximum number of active appliances is limited to 3 amps per
circuit. Refer to the field wiring diagrams for the driving compatible fire alarm control panel for further instructions.
b. Notification appliances are rated using an individual module label.
c. Maintain the correct polarity on the terminal connections.
d. Terminals + and - can each accommodate 2 wires, one wire going in and one wire going out to the next appliance.
e. These appliances are rated to the operating voltage limits of 23-29.5 VDC. The appliance may fail to operate as intended, and may cause
permanent damage to this equipment if it operates outside of these limits.
f. Use a compatible IDNAC power supply to operate the TrueAlert ES AO appliance.
g. T-tapping is not permitted on Class A wiring.
h. TrueAlert SLC wiring connections are supervised and power-limited.
i. Compatible IDNAC power supplies/panels: 4100ES, EPS, ES Power Supply, IDNAC card, 4007ES, 4010ES, and 4009 IDNAC Repeater.

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TrueAlert ES Addressable Indoor Audible Notification Appliance installation instructions
Setting the address DIP switch
Each addressable TrueAlert ES notification appliance has a unique address that is set with an eight-position DIP switch (ADDR1). Assign up to 127
unique addresses to an SLC, however, the total appliance loading available may be less due to appliance current requirements.
To set the address, complete the following steps:
1. Locate the 8-position DIP switch on the bottom left front of the appliance, see Figure 3. You must set the DIP switch before you snap on the
cover.
2. Set the switches using a non-metallic stylus, or the equivalent.
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 3: Setting the DIP switch address
Setting the appliance configuration
You can configure certain options for the horn and strobe directly on the appliance using the appliance configuration switch (CFIG1) located on the
front of the appliance, see Figure 4.
A/O only:
Position 1: Configuration Control - OFF to enable Local Audible control,
ON for panel control.
Position 2: Audible Volume - High (OFF), Low (ON).
Position 3: Not used.
Figure 4: Setting the strobe and appliance configuration

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Appliance specifications
Table 2: Environmental specifications
Specification Rating
Rated voltage range SPECIAL APPLICATION 23-29.5 VRMS
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)
Table 3: Sound pressure level measurement (dBA)
Reverberant room at ten feet in accordance with
UL464 (See note 2)
Voltage (Vrms) Horn Mode Steady Horn Mode Coded (See Note 1)
23 86.9 83.3High Volume Setting using Addressable Controller
(See Note 3) 29.5 88.4 84.7
23 85.7 81.2Low Volume Setting using Addressable Controller
(See Note 3) 29.5 87.7 83.3
Anechoic room at 10 feet in accordance with ULC
S525, see note 4.
see note 4
23 93.8 93.7High Volume Setting
29.5 95.2 95.1
23 87.5 87.4Low Volume Setting
29.5 89.5 89.4
Note:
1. The coded category covers both Temporal and March time cadences.
2. Reverberant dBA measurements are a minimum UL rating based on sound power level measurements made in UL’s reverberant test
chamber.
3. High and low volume settings are configured with DIP Switch (CFIG1). See Figure 4.
4. If you install the A4905-9838 Sound Damper, the anechoic measurements decrease by approximately 9 dBA.
Table 4: ULC directional characteristics for horn
Axis Angle dBA
50° left and right -3dBAHorizontal
63° left and right -6dBA
20° above / 48° below -3dBAVertical
65° above / 60° below -6dBA
CAUTION:
• The appliances are available in red and white. Do not paint or otherwise alter the factory finishes in any way.
• Anechoic dBA levels below 85 do not meet ULC requirements for public notification.
Table 5: Maximum RMS operating current
Specification Rating
Appliance Type 23V*
AO 27 mA
* For connection to IDNAC SLCs