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P03-004 Rev A06
A8 / A8P Installation Manual

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Wiring the A8 Board
hRemove all AC power from the FPA system before adding or replacing an A8 board.
Description
The A8 simple distribution accessory provides eight zones of
fused or PTC-protected AC distribution with no built-in con-
trol features. The A8 is capable of distribution of one or two
AC voltages. Each zone output is selectable for either input
voltage by zone.
Specifications
Input Voltage 16 - 28VAC nominal ±15%
Current 20A maximum
Standby Current 65mA
Output Voltage Same as input
Current (A8) 3A
Current (A8P) 2.5A (Class 2 Power Ltd)
Fuse (A8 Only) 3A ATM automotive style
Size A8/A8P 4.00" x 2.50" x 1.0"
(102mm x 64mm x 25 mm)
Weight A8/A8P 0.15lb (0.07kg)
Regulatory Information
The equipment discussed within this manual has been tested
to the following standards:
• UL294, UL2044
• CSA C22.2 #107.1
Mounting the A8 Power Distribution Accessory
Mounting of the board to an enclosure is via the four
snap-in standoffs supplied.
1. Locate the appropriate
mounting holes in the
enclosure and snap
the standoffs into the
holes.
2. Align the board mount-
ing holes with the
standoffs (be sure the PC board is properly oriented)
and snap the board onto the standoffs.
A8
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT8
A8
B1
B2
B1
B2
BR
BR
Each of the B1, B2, BR, busses has two connectors. These
connectors may be used interchangeably.
First AC voltage continues to
other accessories
Second AC Source continues to
other accessories
BR continues to other accessories
AC OUT terminals to devices to be powered
BR in from System
Input from First
AC voltage source
Input from Second
AC source (optional)
Required Connections
Optional Connections

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A8 – Accessory Overview
+ –
OUT1
+ –
OUT2
+ –
OUT3
+ –
OUT4
+ –
OUT5
+ –
OUT6
+ –
OUT7
+ –
OUT8
JP1
2
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
1
JP2
2 1
JP3
2 1
JP4
2 1
JP5
2 1
JP6
2 1
JP7
2 1
JP8
2 1
A8










1
B1 Connectors (J1 & J4)
These fastons are for connection to the B1 voltage buss
in the system. The voltage on the B1 buss comes from
the first AC voltage in an FPA power supply. This volt-
age will be directed to any outputs whose Output Selec-
tion Jumper is set in the B1 position.
2
B2 Connectors (J3 & J5)
These fastons are for connection to the B2 voltage buss in
the system. The voltage on the B2 buss comes from the
second AC voltage in an FPA power supply in a dual voltage
system. This voltage will be directed to any outputs whose
Output Selection Jumper is set in the B2 position. If the A8
is being used in a single voltage system, these fastons can
be left unused.
3
BR Connectors (J2 & J6)
The AC Common buss in the system. All boards in the
system must have their BR fastons wired together for
proper operation (except for between the DC and AC
sections of an FPX hybrid system).
4
Output Selection Jumpers (JP1 – JP8)
These jumpers select which voltage buss input is select-
ed for the output. Jumper numbers correspond with the
zone number (e.g. JP1 is the jumper for OUT1). Possible
settings are as follows:
• Position 2 (Left) – B2 Buss
• Position 1 (Right) – B1 Buss
• Removed – Disable Output
5
Output Fuses (F1 – F8) – Optional
When using the fused version of the A8, these are the
fuses for each zone output. Fuse numbers correspond
with the zone number (e.g. F1 is the fuse for OUT1).
When using the PTC version of the A8, the fuse will be
replaced with a soldered-in PTC.
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Zone Outputs (Out1 – Out8)
These are the zone output terminal strips. These ter-
minal strips are removable and accept wire sizes from
AWG14 – AWG22. The terminals are labeled on the PC
board underneath the terminal strip.
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Output LEDs (D1 – A8) – Green
These LEDs indicate the availability of voltage on a
zone’s output. When voltage is available on the output
terminals, the LED is lit. LED numbers correspond with
the zone number (e.g. D1 is the LED for OUT1).

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Outputs selectable for
• 24V AC
• 28V AC
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
A8
FPA
24VAC24VAC
28VAC28VAC
A8 – Application Examples
This application shows an A8 connected to the FPA transformer for eight output power distribution.
The B1 input is connected to the blue lead 24VAC output of the FPA dual tapped transformer. B2 input is connected to
the orange lead of the FPA transformer for 28VAC output.
• Any zone output with its jumper set in Position 1 will have a continuous 24VAC output.
• Any zone output with its jumper set in Position 2 will have a continuous 28VAC output.
This application shows dual A8's for sixteen zone distribution
• The B1 input is connected to the blue lead 24VAC output of the FPA dual tapped transformer. B2 input is connected to
the orange lead of the FPA transformer for 28VAC output.
• Any zone output with its jumper set in Position 1 will have a continuous 24VAC output.
• Any zone output with its jumper set in Position 2 will have a continuous 28VAC output.
Sixteen output distribution with 24 / 28V AC zone programming
Outputs selectable for
• 24V AC
• 28V AC
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
A8
Outputs selectable for
• 24V AC
• 28V AC
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
A8
FPA
24VAC24VAC
28VAC28VAC
Eight output distribution with 24 / 28V AC zone programming

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300VA
28V 28V 24V 24V 28V 28V 24V 28V
24V 24V 24V 28V 28V 28V 24V 28V
JP1
2 1
JP2
2 1
JP3
2 1
JP4
2 1
JP5
2 1
JP6
2 1
JP7
2 1
JP8
2 1
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
JP1
2 1
JP2
2 1
JP3
2 1
JP4
2 1
JP5
2 1
JP6
2 1
JP7
2 1
JP8
2 1
A8 – Application Examples
Typical 300VA, 16 outputs with zone select 24/28V AC power

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300VA
300VA 24V 24V 24V 24V 28V 28V 24V 28V
28V 28V 24V 24V 24V 28V 24V 28V
CAUTION - Observe wire color coding
for phasing or DAMAGE will occur!
JP1
2 1
JP2
2 1
JP3
2 1
JP4
2 1
JP5
2 1
JP6
2 1
JP7
2 1
JP8
2 1
i
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
JP1
2 1
JP2
2 1
JP3
2 1
JP4
2 1
JP5
2 1
JP6
2 1
JP7
2 1
JP8
2 1
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
B1
B2
BR
A8 – Application Examples
Typical 600VA, 16 outputs with zone select 24/28V AC power

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FlexPower System Replacement Parts
Board Kits Order # Description
FPO250 A01-007 FPO250 replacement board
FPO150 A01-005 FPO150 replacement board
FPO75 A01-003 FPO75 replacement board
B100 A03-009 DC-DC Convertor (12VDC or adjustable 5 to 18VDC) replacement board
D8 A02-001 Simple distribution replacement board
D8P A02-002 Simple distribution (Class 2) replacement board
F8 A02-003 FAI controlled distribution replacement board
F8P A02-004 FAI controlled distribution (Class 2) replacement board
C4 A02-005 Four zone power control replacement board
C4P A02-006 Four zone power control (Class 2) replacement board
C8 A02-007 Eight zone power control replacement board
C8P A02-008 Eight zone power control (Class 2) replacement board
N24 A04-001 Two Input, 4 Output NAC Expander accessory replacement board
NL2 A11- NetLink network communication board (used in FPO systems)
NL4 A11- NetLink network communication board (used in FPO systems)
NLR A11-002 NetLink network communication kit / remote reset (used in FPA systems)
NS2 A11-003 Reset module board for use with NL1
RB2 A25-001 2A Relay, 12VDC or 24VDC input range, DP/DT
RB5 A25-002 5A Relay, 12VDC or 24VDC input range, DP/DT
RB8 A25-003 8A Relay, 12VDC or 24VDC input range, DP/DT
Hardware Order # Description
DL1 A05-001 DataLink USB cable
BDM A05-006 Battery Disconnect Module cable
AC Cable A05-005 AC Input Cable for FPO Power Supply
Battery Cable A05-002 Battery Harness – 24"
Module Cable - 12" A05-003 Accessory board cable set – 12"
Module Cable - 18" A05-004 Accessory board cable set – 18"
Fuse - 3A A05-201 ATM-3A Fuse – Bag of 25
Fuse - 5A A05-202 ATM-5A Fuse – Bag of 25
Fuse - 7.5A A05-203 ATM-7.5A Fuse – Bag of 25
Fuse - 10A A05-204 ATM-10A Fuse – Bag of 25
Fuse - 15A A05-205 ATM-15A Fuse – Bag of 25
Fuse - 30A A05-206 ATM-30A Fuse – Bag of 25
Standoffs A05-301 Nylon Standoffs – Bag of 25
Camlock Set A05-302 Key and Lock fits LSP "E" enclosure

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