Honeywell Gamewell-FCI AA-100 User manual

AA-100/AA-120 Audio Amplifiers
Installation/Operation Manual
Document: 9000-0573 Rev: C
03/12/2020 ECN: 19-0578

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Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifica-
tion capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such
a system, however, does not assure protection against property
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
An emergency communication system—typically made up of an
automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life safety
communication system that may include an autonomous control
unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication,
and other various interoperable communication methods—can
broadcast a mass notification message. Such a system, however,
does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life
resulting from a fire or life safety event.
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors
be located throughout a protected premises following the
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's
recommendations, State and local codes, and the
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System
Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all
installing dealers. This document can be found at http://
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as
many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to
provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or
protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or
adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of
reasons:
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach
the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or
on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not
sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor
detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire.
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may
not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim-
neys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke
flow.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the
ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air out-
lets, such as air conditioning vents.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching
the detector.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke
detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels
of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a devel-
oping fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into
alarm.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limita-
tions. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend
to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little
visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers
tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires.
Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable
in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a
given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning
of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially
in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).
Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate
or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may
be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-
of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per
year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are
designed to protect property, not life.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the
connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signal-
ing, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire
may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a
fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, speak-
ers and displays may not alert people if these devices are located
on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on
another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert peo-
ple with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs,
alcohol, or medication. Please note that:
• An emergency communication system may take priority over a
fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
• Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility
requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis-
seminated on any local displays.
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
people with conditions such as epilepsy.
• Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a
fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the meaning
of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and bells, can have
different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is the property
owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training
exercises to make people aware of fire alarm signals and
instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
• In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
temporary or permanent hearing loss.
A life safety system will not operate without any electrical power. If
AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only
for a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly
maintained and replaced regularly.
Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible
with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
service with your control panel.
Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises
to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily
disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure,
backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is inad-
equate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in excel-
lent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At
a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Envi-
ronments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity require
more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be
arranged through the local manufacturer's representative. Mainte-
nance should be scheduled as required by National and/or local fire
codes and should be performed by authorized professional life
safety system installers only. Adequate written records of all inspec-
tions should be kept.
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Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con-
nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of
power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment
may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or
interconnecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt
to install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and
understood.
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be
tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming opera-
tion or change in site-specific software. Re-acceptance testing is
required after any change, addition or deletion of system compo-
nents, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system
hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or
software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100%
tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadver-
tently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly
affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also
be tested and proper system operation verified.
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º C/
32-120º F and at a relative humidity . However, the useful life of
the system's standby batteries and the electronic components may
be adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity.
Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals
be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of
15-27º C/60-80º F.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating
device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R.
drop from the specified device voltage.
Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate
erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced
transients. Although no system is completely immune from light-
ning transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce sus-
ceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended,
due to an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Con-
sult with the Technical Services Department if any problems are
anticipated or encountered.
Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting
circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all
cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications,
verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed
circuit board location.
Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tighten-
ing may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact
pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always
ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any cir-
cuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static
suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed
from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid
damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP
operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
Precau-D1-9-2005
FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual may cause interfer-
ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for class A computing devices pur-
suant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which is
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when devices are operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his or her own
expense.
Canadian Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in
the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-
ment of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio-
electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur
le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make frequent
upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest features, we
strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to commissioning any system.
Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a specific application.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 5
Section 1: Description..............................................................................................................6
1.1: Overview AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifiers.......................................................6
1.1.1: AA-100/AA-100E Audio Amplifier....................................................................................................6
1.1.2: AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifier....................................................................................................6
1.1.3: Trouble Contacts..................................................................................................................................6
1.1.4: Backup Amplifiers...............................................................................................................................6
1.1.5: Cabinet Mounting................................................................................................................................7
1.2: Mass Notification System (MNS) .................................................................................................................7
1.2.1: Mass Notification System - Documentation........................................................................................8
1.3: Standards........................................................................................................................................................8
Section 2: Speaker Switching..................................................................................................9
Section 3: Primary and Secondary Power for the Audio Amplifiers.................................. 11
Section 4: Installing the Amplifiers....................................................................................... 12
Section 5: Terminals and Connectors .................................................................................. 13
5.1: Adjusting the Audio Gain Level ..................................................................................................................14
5.1.1: Procedure to Adjust the Audio Gain Level .......................................................................................14
5.2: Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................................15
5.3: Selecting the Default Backup Tone..............................................................................................................15
Section 6: Using a Back-up Amplifier................................................................................... 16

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Description Overview AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifiers
Section 1: Description
1.1 Overview AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E Audio
Amplifiers
1.1.1 AA-100/AA-100E Audio Amplifier
The AA-100/AA-100E audio amplifier provides up to 100 watts of power. There are two outputs
provided:
• one output at 70.7 VRMS
• one output at 25 VRMS
The combined power taken from one or both of these outputs must not exceed a total of 100 watts.
When output wiring supervision is required, a four-wire high-level output/return circuit must be
employed. The AA-100/AA-100E output wiring must always employ the four-wire configuration.
Cut R-100 to enable output wiring supervision in the AA-100/AA-100E. When using both outputs
of the AA-100/AA-100E, (25 VRMS and 70.7 VRMS), only the 70.7 V output wiring can and must
be supervised. Therefore, the 25 VRMS output wiring must NOT leave the cabinet and must NOT
be connected to the four-wire return input. The speaker zone selection is performed by the INI-
VGE Voice Gateway.
Figure 1.1.1.1 illustrates the AA-100/AA-100E amplifier.
Figure 1.1.1.1 AA-100/AA-100E Audio Amplifier Diagram
1.1.2 AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifier
The AA-120/AA-120E audio amplifier provides up to 120 watts of power. One 25 VRMS output is
provided. The power taken from this output must not exceed 120 watts total. A four-wire high-level
output/return circuit must be employed when output wiring supervision is required. The AA-
120/AA-120E output wiring must employ the 4-wire configuration when the output wiring con-
nects to the AOM modules located in another cabinet. Cut R-100 to enable output wiring supervi-
sion in the AA-120/AA-120E. Speaker zone selection is performed by the INI-VGE Voice
Gateway.
1.1.3 Trouble Contacts
Trouble contacts on the amplifiers close to report problems with audio input wiring, brown out, bat-
teries, output wiring, or the amplifier itself. Trouble contact wiring must not leave the cabinet.
1.1.4 Backup Amplifiers
Only an AA-120/AA-120E may be used as a backup amplifier for one or more AA-100/AA-100E
and AA-120/AA-120E amplifiers. In the event of an amplifier failure, backup amplifier switching
is automatic. When one backup amplifier is serving multiple primary amplifiers, only one primary
amplifier failure will be supported. Individual LEDs signal each source of trouble to aid in trouble-
shooting. The supervision of the backup amplifier output is done through the four-wire return cir-
cuit on the backup amplifier. The high-level backup input on the AA-100/AA-100E or AA-
120/AA-120E must be 25 VRMS only. Use output wiring supervision whenever high-level audio
amplifier output leaves the cabinet.
NOTE: UL 10th Edition Standard Requirement:
For UL 10th Edition standard applications, these amplifiers support only one audio zone.

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Mass Notification System (MNS) Description
1.1.5 Cabinet Mounting
The AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E mounts directly in the FCI-DR-C4B or FCI-DR-
D4B cabinet backbox. Primary (AC) and secondary (24V battery) power source connections must
be made to each amplifier. The AA-100 and AA-120 amplifiers require 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz pri-
mary power and the AA-100E and AA-120E require 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power. Some
external listed means of charging the batteries (such as a CHG-120) must be provided.
1.2 Mass Notification System (MNS)
Use the AA-100/AA-120 amplifiers in the E3 Series Classic System of the Mass Notification Sys-
tem. The Gamewell-FCI, Mass Notification System (MNS) is a combination in-building fire and
mass notification system. It comprises the E3 Series Broadband Emergency Voice Evacuation, E3
Series Classic Systems and the E3 Series Broadband networked fire alarm system. This design
allows a wide range of configurations to form an integrated, distributed fire alarm system in combi-
nation with audio evacuation for both Fire and Mass Notification functions as desired. The design
also allows for its use as a dedicated standalone Mass Notification System without fire alarm ser-
vice. The network communication conveys all Fire alarm and Mass Notification control functions,
audio evacuation, voice paging, and fire fighter communications over a single pair of wires or
fiber-optic cable. The modular design offers several configurations to accommodate the following
audio components:
• Autonomous Control Unit (ACU) (Main Command Center)
• Local Operating Console (LOC), (Remote Command Center)
• E3 Series Broadband Voice Evacuation System
• E3 Series Classic Voice Evacuation System
Table 1.2.1 lists the E3 Series sub-assemblies that can be used in the Gamewell-FCI, MNS (Mass
Notification System).
Autonomous Control Unit
(ACU) Main Command
Center
E3 LOC Remote
Command Center
E3 Broadband System
(Distributed System)
E3 Classic System
(Bulk Amplifier System)
AM-50 Series Amplifiers AOM-TELF/AOM-2SF AM-50 Series Amplifiers AA-100/AA-120 Amplifiers
ANU-48
(Remote Annunciator)
ASM-16 (Addressable
Switch Module)
ANU-48
(Remote Annunciator)
ACT-1/ACT-4 (Interface to
INI-VGE amplifier)
ASM-16 (Addressable
Switch Module)
INI-VG Series (Intelligent
Network Interface Voice
Gateway)
ASM-16 (Addressable
Switch Module)
ANU-48 (Remote
Annunciator)
ILI-MB-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface-Main Board)
INCC-MIC (Microphone) ILI-MB-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface-Main Board)
ASM-16 (Addressable
Switch Module)
ILI-S-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface-Expansion Board)
NGA (Network Graphic
Annunciator)
ILI-S-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface-Expansion Board)
FCI-CHG-120
(Power Supply)
ILI95-MB-E3 (Intelligent
Loop Interface-Main Board)
INCC-TEL (Telephone) ILI95-MB-E3 (Intelligent
Loop Interface-Main Board)
ILI-MB-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface-Main Board)
ILI95-S-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface95-Expansion
Board)
ILI95-S-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface95-Expansion
Board)
ILI-S-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface95-Expansion
Board)
INCC-MIC (Microphone) INCC-MIC (Microphone) ILI95-MB-E3
(Intelligent Loop
Interface95-Main Board)
INCC-TEL (Telephone) INCC-TEL (Telephone) ILI95-S-E3 (Intelligent Loop
Interface95-Expansion
Board)
INI-VG Series
(Intelligent Network
Interface Voice Gateway)
INI-VGC (Intelligent
Network Interface Voice
Gateway)
INI-VGE
(Intelligent Network
Interface Voice Gateway)
NGA (Network Graphic
Annunciator)
INI-VGX
(Intelligent Network
Interface Voice Gateway)
INCC-MIC (Microphone)
PM-9/PM-9G
(Power Supply)
NGA (Network Graphic
Annunciator)
INCC-TEL (Telephone)
RPT-E3
(Communication Circuit)
PM-9/PM-9G
(Power Supply)
NGA (Network Graphic
Annunciator)
RPT-E3
(Communication Circuit)
PM-9/PM-9G
(Power Supply)
RPT-E3
(Communication Circuit)
Note: In the E3 Series, Mass Notification System, the LCD-E3 Display panel is not used.
Table1.2.1 Mass Notification System

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Description Standards
1.2.1 Mass Notification System - Documentation
The following MNS System information is available in the Gamewell-FCI, Mass Notification
System (MNS) Installation/Operation Manual, Part Number:LS10013-000GF-E.
1.3 Standards
These products have been designed and tested to comply with the following Standards.
National Fire Protection Association
UL Standards UL 864 9th and 10th Edition
• Per the UL Continuing Certification Program, UL 864 9th edition fire alarm control equipment
will retain certification after the roll-out of UL 10th edition (12/2/2018).
• Installations of UL 864 10th Edition certified equipment are permitted to use UL864 9th
Edition certified equipment when approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
For product compliance, refer to the UL/ULC listing cards located on the UL online certification
directory. https://iq.ulprospector.com
• System Configurations • Class 2 Power-Limited Requirements • System Operation
• Cabinets Installations • Wiring • Testing/Maintenance
• A H J A u t h o r i t y H a v i n g J u r i s d i c t i o n • N F P A 7 2 N a t i o n a l F i r e A l a r m C o d e
• NF PA 70 N atio nal Ele ct ri ca l Co de • NF PA 101 Life Safety Code

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Speaker Switching
Section 2: Speaker Switching
The amplified signal from each audio amplifier must be connected to a control module, which will
switch the signal to a speaker circuit when necessary. Figure 2.1 through Figure 2.4 illustrate the
wiring configurations for the AA-100 and AA-120 audio amplifiers.
Figure 2.1 Speaker Switching Configuration for the
AA-100/AA-100E (Class B) with AOM-2SFor AOM-MUXF (Class B)
Figure 2.2 Speaker Switching Configuration for the
AA-100/AA-100E (Class B) with AOM-2SF or AOM-MUXF (Class A)
NOTE: SURVIVABILITY CLAUSE:
Per the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, all circuits necessary for the operation of the
notification appliances shall be protected until they enter the evacuation signaling zone that they
serve. Any of the following methods shall be considered acceptable as meeting these
requirements.
1) A 2-hour rated cable or cable system
2) A 2-hour rated enclosure
3) Performance alternatives approved by Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Cut resistor R100 to enable
high level audio output
wiring supervision in
four-wire mode.
AA-100/AA-100E
Upper Board
70 V Transformer
Connection
(AA-120/AA-100E only)
R100
SLC
Module polarities
are shown in alarm
High Level
Audio Return
(4-wire mode required
for AA-100/AA-100E)
Control Module
AOM
AA-100/AA-100E High
Level Audio Out (70.7V)
Supervised
Class 2Power-Limited
Speaker Switching Circuit – NFPA Class B
Speakers must be Listed for fire protection
Maximum Load: 43.75 watts max.
up to 70.7 VRMS
(.35 power factor)
47K EOL
Resistor
A2143-00
Trouble
IN OUT
Audio
IN OUT
Backup
IN
Backup
OUT
AA-120/AA-120E
High Level
Audio OUT
Cut resistor R100 to
enable high level audio
output wiring supervision
In four-wire m ode.
High Level
Audio Return
(4-wire mode required
for AA-100/AA-100E)
AA-100/AA-100E
Upper Board
SLC
Module polarities
are show n in alarm
Control Module
AOM
AA-100/AA-100E High
Level Audio Out (70.7V)
Supervised
Class 2 Power-Limited
Speaker Switching Circuit – NFPA Class A
Speakers must be Listed for fire protection
Maximum Load: 43.75 watts max.
up to 70.7 VRM S
(.35 pow er factor)
EOL
Resistor
is internal
at terminals
8 and 9
Trouble
IN OU T
Audio
IN O UT
Backup
IN Backup
OUT AA-120/ AA-120E
High Level
Audio OUT
Bypass Capacitors:
A2143-20
100 µ f, 10V
Non-polarized
<10µ A leakage
70 V Transformer
Connection
(AA-120/AA-100E only)
R100

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Speaker Switching
Figure 2.3 Speaker Switching Configuration for the
AA-120/AA-120E (Class B) with AOM-2SF or AOM-MUXF (Class B)
Figure 2.4 Speaker Switching Configuration for the
AA-120/AA-120E (Class B) with AOM-2SF or AOM-MUXF (Class A)
AA-120 in same cabinet as AOM
High Level
Audio Out
(25 VRMS)
Not Supervised
Class 2 P ow er-lim ited
Module polarities
are shown in alarm
47K EOL
Resistor
A2143-00
N ote: A ll w iring is supervised.
Control Module
AOM
Speaker Switching Circuit – NFPA Class B
Speakers must be listed for fire protection
Maximum Load: 43.75 watts max.
up to 70.7 VRMS
(.35 po w er fac to r)
Connect modules to
Listed compatible
G am ew ell-F CI control
panels only
Communication Line
28 VDC max.
Shielded, tw isted-p air
Is recommended
AA-120/AA-120E
Upper Board
Speaker Switching Circuit – NFPA Class A
Speakers must be listed for fire protection
Maximum Load: 43.75 watts max.
Up to 70.7 VRMS
(.35 pow er factor)
Control Module
AOM
Module polarities
are show n in alarm
High Level
Audio Out
(25 VRMS)
Supervised
Class 2 Power-limited
High Level Audio Return
(4-wire mode required
For AA-120/AA-120E)
Bypass
Capacitors:
A2143-20
100 µf, 10V
Non-polarized
< 10µA leakage
Cut resistor R100 to
enable high-level audio
output wiring supervision
in four-w ire m ode
AA-120/AA-120E
Upper Board
Backup
IN Backup OUT AA-120/ AA-120E
High Level
Audio OUT
R100
P4 P5 P6
P10 P9 P2 P1
Trouble
IN OUT Audio
IN THRU
P3 70 V Transformer
Connection
(AA-120/AA-100E only)
SLC
EOL
Resister
Is internal
at
terminals
8 and 9
P7 P8

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Section 3: Primary and Secondary Power for the Audio
Amplifiers
Primary power required the for AA-100, and AA-120 Amplifiers are 120 VAC and primary power
required for the AA-100E, and AA-120E are 220/240 VAC. Secondary power (24 VDC battery)
connections must be made at the designated terminals shown in Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.4. Second-
ary power may be obtained from any source of 24 VDC which is Listed for Fire Alarm Signaling
and has sufficient alarm and standby capacity (CHG-120). Use Table 3.1, Table 3.2 and Table 3.3
to calculate amplifier secondary (battery) power requirements.
NOTE: AC POWER MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME CIRCUIT AS THE 7100 SERIES
CONTROL PANEL.
Device Number of
Devices
Secondary
Current Draw in
Standby
Standby Current
in Amps
AA-100/AA-100E Primary Amplifiers [ ] x 0.050 =
AA-120/AA-120E Primary Amplifiers [ ] x 0.050 =
AA-120/AA-120E Backup Amplifiers [ ] x 0.050 =
Additional devices powered from the
power supply during a standby
condition
[ ] x [ ] =
Total Amplifier Current Draw in
Standby
=
NOTE: The AA-120/AA-120E must be used to back-up the AA-100/AA-100E.
Table 3.1 Secondary Current in Standby
Device Number of
Devices
Secondary
Current Draw in
Alarm
Standby Current
in Amps
AA-100/AA-100E Primary Amplifiers [ ] x 7.3 =
AA-120/AA-120E Primary Amplifiers [ ] x 7.3 =
AA-120/AA-120E Backup Amplifiers [ ] x 0.30 =
Additional devices powered from the
power supply during a standby
condition
[ ] x [ ] =
Total Amplifier Current Draw in Alarm =
Table 3.2 Secondary Current in Alarm
Secondary Current Draw in
Standby (from Table 3.1) R e q u i r e d S t a n d b y T i m e Battery Requirements in Amp/Hours
[ ] x 2 4 o r 6 0 H o u r s =
Secondary Current Draw
in Alarm (from Table 3.2)
=
[ ] x (Enter 0.25 for 15 minutes) =
Table 3.3 Total Amplifier Secondary Current Draw
NOTE: Maximum alarm current from 25AH batteries must not exceed 9A.
Maximum alarm current from 55AH batteries must not exceed 20A.

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Section 4: Installing the Amplifiers
The AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E amplifiers mount directly in the FCI-DR-C4B or
DR-D4B backbox. Use the two #8 nuts and lock washers provided to secure the amplifier to the
PEM studs on the back panel of the backbox.
Figure 4.1 illustrates the DR-D4B cabinet installation.
Figure 4.1 DR Series Cabinet Diagram
DR Series Cabinet
#8 lockwasher
Amplifier

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Terminals and Connectors
Section 5: Terminals and Connectors
Figure 5.1 illustrates the AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E terminals and connectors.
Figure 5.1 AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E Terminals and Connectors
Figure 5.2 Terminals and Connectors
Upper Board
P6
AA-120/AA-120E
High Level
Audio Out
70 V Transformer
Connection
(AA-100/AA-100E only)
Trbl Trbl
Common
shield shield
Audio IN
from INI-VGE
+- +-
AA-120/AA-120E No
Connection, AA-100/AA-
100E High Level Audio Out
(70.7 V)
Lower Board
Earth
70.7 V
Output
High Level
Audio Out (25 VRMS)
High Level Audio Return
(4-wire mode required
for AA-100/AA-100E)
(25 VRMS)
(AA-100/AA-100E
no connection)
shld
-+
+-
shld
Secondary (DC) Power
Battery
Primary (AC) Power
Battery
Earth AC Hot AC Neutral Earth--++
Low
Level
Audio
Through
NOTE 1: The low-level input and high-level output "P" connectors are primarily used for in-cabinet
applications where the wiring to or from the amplifier remains in the same cabinet. For "multiple-
cabinet" applications, hardwire the systems using Terminal blocks P3 and P8. When more than
one cabinet is required, cabinets must be mounted adjacent to each other and all interconnecting
wiring must be installed in conduit.
NOTE 2: Cut resistor R100 to enable high-level audio output wiring supervision in four-wire mode.
Output supervision is always required in the AA-100/AA-100E. This option is only required in the
AA-120/AA-120E when output wiring leaves the cabinet.
NOTE 3: If the amplifier is being used in stand-alone mode where the backup high/low or slow
whoop tone generator is being used, R107 must be cut to prevent the amplifier from generating a
trouble condition. The amplifier will indicate trouble within 90 seconds.
NOTE 4: Use of the ACT-1/ACT-4 Audio Coupling Transformer is recommended.
Cut R100 to enable
4-wire output
supervision.
Cut R107 to enable
stand-alone operation.
SW1
R100

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Terminals and Connectors Adjusting the Audio Gain Level
5.1 Adjusting the Audio Gain Level
The Installer can use a multi-position rotary switch to adjust the gain of the audio output signal to
compensate for audio line losses. After you make the correct adjustment, the audio amplifier pro-
duces its maximum rated output power.
5.1.1 Procedure to Adjust the Audio Gain Level
After you complete the installation of all
amplifiers and associated circuitry, adjust
the low-level audio input to the amplifier
set for normal standby. To adjust the
audio gain level, do the following:
Figure 5.1.1.1 shows the Audio Gain switch.
1. Use a small slotted screwdriver to
position the rotary switch until the
NORMAL LEVEL LED is lit and
the INCORRECT LEVEL LED is
off.
2. The audio gain is properly adjusted.
Figure 5.1.1.1 Audio Gain Level Diagram
NOTE: R-470 Resistor Installation Requirement:
You can install an R-470 resistor assembly across P3, (pins 4 and 5) of the last directly connected
device on the low-level audio riser. This installation calibrates the audio amplifier. Failure to do so
will cause a calibration difficulty.
Audio
Gain

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Status LEDs Terminals and Connectors
5.2 Status LEDs
Figure 5.2.1 lists the Status LEDs.
Figure 5.2.1 Status LEDs
5.3 Selecting the Default Backup Tone
Normal Level LED – During normal (non-
alarm) conditions, when this green LED
is on and the Incorrect Level LED is off,
the audio amplifier is adjusted properly.
Note: During a loss of primary (AC)
power, when the amplifier is operating on
secondary (battery) power, no LEDs will
light on the amplifier.
Incorrect Level LED – During normal
(non-alarm) conditions, this LED indi-
cates that the audio amplifier is out of
adjustment. When this LED is on and the
Normal Level LED is off, the audio level
adjustment is too low. When both this
LED and the Normal Level LED are on,
the audio level adjustments is too high.
Battery Trouble LED – The battery
voltage has fallen below a sufficient
level.
Brownout LED – AC power source
has fallen below an acceptable level.
Output Trouble LED – An open/short
circuit condition exists in the 4-wire
high-level output (or 70 V transformer
on the AA-100/AA-100E).
Input Trouble LED – Loss of the low-
level audio input signal, or internal
amplifier failure.
Amplifier Trouble LED – Loss of the
high-level audio signal, or internal
amplifier failure.
Note: The amplifier will indicate a
trouble condition within 90 seconds.
SW1 (see detail below)
1. Use SW1, located in the lower right-
hand corner of the amplifier circuit
board, to select Hi/Lo or Slow
Whoop as the default backup tone.
2. The backup tone will start
automatically if low-level audio
input to the amplifier is lost or when
the amplifier has been configured for
stand-alone operation.
Figure 5.3.1.1 SW1 Backup Tone
HI/LO
SLOW
WHOOP
SW1
Backup Tone/
Stand-Alone
Tone Switch

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Section 6: Using a Back-up Amplifier
Use an audio amplifier to backup one or more amplifiers. In the event of an amplifier failure, the
backup amplifier switching is automatic. Figure 6.1 illustrates the back-up amplifiers wiring.
Figure 6.1 Back-up Amplifiers Wiring Diagram
Audio input from INI-VGE Voice Gateway
AA-100/AA-100E Output
AA-100/AA-100E Output
AA-120/AA-120E Output
Backup Amplifier (AA-100/AA-100E or AA-120/AA-120E)

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Using a Back-up Amplifier
Notes

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Index
A
AA-100/AA-100E Amplifiers
Backup Amplifier 6
Cabinet Mounting 6
Installation 13
Speaker Switching 9
Terminals and Connectors 14
Trouble Contacts 6
AA-100/AA-100E amplifiers 6
AA-120/AA-120E Amplifiers 6
Backup Amplifiers 6
Cabinet Mounting 6
Installation 13
Speaker Switching 10
Terminals and Connectors 14
Trouble Contacts 6
B
Backup Amplifier 17
I
INI-VGE Voice Gateway 6
Installation
DR-D4B Cabinet 13
FCI-DR-C4B 13
M
Mass Notification System
Autonomous Control Unit (ACU) (Main
Command Center) 7
E3 Broadband Voice Evacuation System 7
E3 Classic Voice Evacuation 7
E3 Local Operating Console (LOC), (Re-
mote Command Center) 7
Mass Notification System (MNS) 7
P
Primary Power
AA-100 Amplifier 11
AA-100E Amplifier 11
AA-120 Amplifier 11
AA-120E Amplifier 11
S
Secondary Power
AA-100 Amplifier 11
AA-100E Amplifier 11
AA-120 Amplifier 11
AA-120E Amplifier 11

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