Simplex 4100-5101 User manual

XPS and XNAC
Installation Instructions
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574-772
Rev. K
This publication describes the installation procedure for 4100-5101 (120 VAC), 4100-5102
(220/230/240 VAC), and 4100-5103 (120 VAC with battery disconnect) Expansion Power
Supplies (XPSs), and the 4100-5115 Expansion NAC Module (XNAC).
This product is compatible with 4100U and 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP).
IMPORTANT: Verify FACP System Programmer, Executive, and Slave Software
compatibility when installing, or replacing system components. Refer
to the Technical Support Information and Downloads website for
compatibility information.
This publication discusses the following topics:
Topic See
Page #
Cautions and Warnings 2
Expansion Power Supply Modules 3
The Expansion Power Supply (XPS) 4
Step 1. Mounting the XPS 6
Step 2. XPS Configuration 7
Step 3. Internal Wiring 9
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring 13
Step 5. Installing the XNAC 20
Step 6. Troubleshooting 21
Connecting Additional Power to Motherboards 22
Table 5 23
Table 6 26
Introduction
In this Publication
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Cautions and
Warnings
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- Follow the instructions in this installation
manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to this product and associated
equipment. Product operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX® PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED- Upon
unpacking your Simplex product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If
damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify an authorized
Simplex product supplier.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal adjust-
ments or repairs. All repairs should be performed by a representative or authorized agent of
your local Simplex product supplier.
STATIC HAZARD - Static electricity can damage components. Handle as follows:
Ground yourself before opening or installing components.
Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.
FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS – PART 15 - This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES -To ensure
proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA72-1996,
Chapter 7 after any programming operation or change in site-specific software.
Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system components,
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
inadvertently 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.
Cautions and Warnings
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This publication describes the installation procedure for the following:
4100-5101 Expansion Power Supply (XPS), 120 VAC, 60 Hz
4100-5102 XPS, 220/230/240 VAC 50/60 Hz
4100-5103 XPS, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, with battery disconnect (Canada)
4100-5115 Expansion NAC Module (XNAC)
The XPS distributes added card power and signal power via the PDI. Signal power is available only in
the bay in which the XPS is located. The source of card power is selected by jumpers P4 & P5 on the
PDI.
The XPS includes 3 NACs, and may be expanded to 6 NACs with the 4100-5115. NACs are wired as
Class B or Class A. All circuits are power limited per UL 864. The NACs support
non-addressable TrueAlert and conventional reverse-polarity operation.
The Notification Appliance Circuits on these modules can be used as regulated 24 DC circuits, or
special application circuits. When used as generic 24 VDC regulated circuits, only 4 Amps of current
is available across the 3 circuits, and any 24 VDC appliance may be attached. When used as special
applications NACs, the full 9 Amps of current is available at the 3 circuits and only the compatible
appliances listed on page 27 may be connect to these circuits. The SPS/RPS can synchronize
compatible appliances across all 3 circuits when those circuits are used as special applications NACs.
The XPS has a 9 A capacity. Each NAC is rated at 3 A. A NAC can also be configured as an auxiliary
power point, in which case it is rated at 2 A. The total load at 24 VDC must be no more than 9 A. The
total load includes NACs (on the XPS or the XNAC Module), auxiliary power, card power, and signal
power used by modules plugged into the same bay.
Note: If NACs are to be used as auxiliary outputs, they must be configured as such in the
Panel Programmer. Programming may also be required for dedicated auxiliary
outputs; refer to the ES Panel Programmer’s Manual (574-849).
NACs are monitored for short and open circuits. If a short circuit occurs, the affected NAC will not be
energized.
A NAC miswiring test, which checks for NACs that are shorted together, can be initiated on command
from the operator interface.
AC power and battery backup are provided to the XPS through a connection to the PDM.
Detection of an earth fault on XPS wiring is performed by the SPS, RPS or XBC. Detection is 10k
ohms minimum.
The model 4100-5103 are required in jurisdictions, such as Canada, where depleted battery conditions
are required, by local code, to result in power-down of the unit until AC power is restored. The system
must also be programmed for depleted battery cutout, for each power supply.
Expansion Power Supply Modules
Overview
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Figure 1, below, is an illustration of the XPS.
NAC1 NAC2 NAC3
B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A-
P3
LED4
P2 TB2
0V
24V
AUXILIARY
POWER INPUT
(TB2)
PDI CONNECTOR
(reverse side)
AC STATUS LED
(LED4)
XNAC
CONNECTOR
(P3)
NAC TERMINAL
BLOCK (TB1)
NAC STATUS
LEDs:
LED1
LED2
LED3
BATTERY
TROUBLE LED
(LED5)
DEVICE
ADDRESS DIP
SWITCH (SW1)
SIGNAL POWER
CONNECTOR (P1)
POWER/ COMMS
OUTPUT TO
NEXT PDI (P2)
3 A (NAC)
2 A (AUX)
3 A (NAC)
2 A (AUX)
3 A (NAC)
2 A (AUX)
2 A
COMM TROUBLE
LED (LED6)
Figure 1. The Expansion Power Supply
The Expansion Power Supply (XPS)
XPS Features
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The XPS has the following LEDs:
LED1 (yellow)*. Illuminates when NAC 1 is active or in a trouble state; otherwise, it is off.
LED2 (yellow)*. Illuminates when NAC 2 is active or in a trouble state; otherwise, it is off.
LED3 (yellow)*. Illuminates when NAC 3 is active or in a trouble state; otherwise, it is off.
LED4 (green). Illuminates when the XPS is running off of AC power; otherwise, it is off.
LED5 (yellow). General Status LED.
On steady: Overcurrent tripped.
Single repeating flash: Battery not connected.
LED6 (yellow). Illuminates when communication loss with the CPU occurs. Normally off.
*During initialization of the XPS, LEDs 1, 2, 3 illuminate because the NACs are held in the
isolate stage and create an open circuit trouble.
Table 1 summarizes the input and output specifications for the XPS.
Table 1. Input and Output Specifications
AC Input Specifications
4100-5103 120 VAC @ 60 Hz, nominal, 4 A Max
4100-5102 220/230/240 VAC @ 50 or 60 Hz
2 A Max
DC Output Specifications
All XPSs Minimum: 19.5 VDC Maximum: 32 VDC
Ripple: 2 VDC p-p @ full load (9 A)
The 4100U /4100ES modules are rated to operate at ambient temperatures from 32
o
F - 120
o
F
(0
o
C-49
o
C).
The 4100U /4100ES modules are rated for operation at 90
o
F (32
o
C), 93% RH (non-condensing).
The Expansion Power Supply (XPS), Continued
LEDs
Input and Output
Specifications
Environmental
Operating Range
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The XPS is normally mounted on the rightmost top and bottom positions of the PDI in a 4100
expansion cabinet. Before mounting the XPS, follow these guidelines:
Disconnect power to the system or remove power at the breaker before mounting or
installing any modules.
Use Figure 2, and the following instructions to mount the XPS.
1. Insert the two tabs on the bottom of the XPS into the rightmost two slots in the cabinet.
2. Push the XPS assembly against the back of the expansion bay.
Connect to the PDI as shown in Figure 2.
Correctly align the screw hole at the top of the XPS assembly with the hole in the bay
chassis.
Use one #6 torx screw to secure the assembly to the expansion box.
Figure 2. XPS Mounting
Step 1. Mounting the XPS
Guidelines
Mounting
4100 POWER DISTRIBUTION INTERFACE
ASSY 566-084
One #6 torx screw
secures the assembly
to the cabinet
EXPANSION POWER
SUPPLY
EXPANSION BAY
BACKPLANE with PDI
PDI CONNECTION
Tabs go into slots
PDI connector
Note: When installing into the
4100-2301 Expansion Bay,
the front door should be
removed to avoid damage
to the XPS.
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XPS configuration consists of setting the address switch as described in this section.
The XPS device address is set via DIP switch SW1, which is a bank of eight switches. From left to
right (see Figure 3, below) these switches are designated as SW1-1 through SW1-8. The function
of these switches is as follows:
SW1-1. This switch sets the baud rate for the internal 4100 communications line running
between the card and the 4100 CPU. Set this switch to ON to communicate.
SW1-2 through SW1-8. These switches set the card’s address within the 4100 FACP.
Refer to Table 2 for a complete list of the switch settings for all of the possible card addresses.
Note: You must set these switches to the value assigned to the card by the Panel
Programmer.
FigureTag FD4-772-01
1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
Figure 3. DIP Switch SW1
Continued on next page
Step 2. XPS Configuration
Overview
Setting the
Address
ON
OFF
DIP Switches SW1-2 through
SW1-8 set the Card Address.
Figure shows an Address of 3.
4100 Comm. Baud
Rate. Switch
(SW1-1)
Must Be Set to
ON
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Table 2. XPS Card Addresses
Step 2. XPS Configuration, Continued
Setting the
Address
Address SW 1-2 SW 1-3 SW 1-4 SW 1-5 SW 1-6 SW 1-7 SW 1-8 Address SW 1-2 SW 1-3 SW 1-4 SW 1-5 SW 1-6 SW 1-7 SW 1-8
1 ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF 61 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
2 ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON 62 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
3 ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF 63 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
4 ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON 64 OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON
5 ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF 65 OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF
6 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON 66 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON
7 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 67 OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF
8 ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON 68 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON
9 ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF 69 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
10 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON 70 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF ON
11 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF 71 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF
12 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON 72 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON
13 ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF 73 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF
14 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON 74 OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON
15 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 75 OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF
16 ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON 76 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
17 ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF 77 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF
18 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON 78 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON
19 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF 79 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
20 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON ON 80 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON
21 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 81 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON OFF
22 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON 82 OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF ON
23 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 83 OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF
24 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON 84 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON
25 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF 85 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
26 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON 86 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON
27 ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 87 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
28 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON 88 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON
29 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 89 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
30 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 90 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON
31 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 91 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
32 ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON 92 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON
33 ON OFF ON ON ON ON OFF 93 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
34 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON 94 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
35 ON OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF 95 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
36 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON 96 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON
37 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF 97 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF
38 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON 98 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF ON
39 ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF 99 OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF
40 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON 100 OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON ON
41 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF 101 OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF
42 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 102 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON
43 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF 103 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
44 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON 104 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON
45 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF 105 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF
46 ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON 106 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
47 ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 107 OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
48 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 108 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON
49 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF 109 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
50 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON 110 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON
51 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF 111 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
52 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON 112 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
53 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF 113 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF
54 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON 114 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON
55 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 115 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
56 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 116 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON
57 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF 117 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
58 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON 118 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON
59 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 119 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
60 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
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The XPS gets its power from the power distribution module or PDM (4100U and 4100ES only) or
the power distribution terminal block (4100-2301 Expansion Bay only). The PDM or terminal
block take power directly from the AC mains and the two backup batteries, and distributes power to
each bay in the cabinet.
Figure 4, below, shows the PDM in the 4100U/4100ES connecting to a host FACP with two XPSs.
SPS
XPS
PDM
BATTERY BATTERY
BTRY
AC
XPS
BTRY
AC
AC
BTRY
INCOMING
AC POWER
Figure 4. System Power
The instructions in this section describe how to connect the XPS to AC mains and batteries in both
regular 4100U/4100ES back boxes (2975-94xx Back Boxes) and the 4100-2301 Expansion Bay (for
2975-91xx for non-4100U/4100ES Back Boxes).
Step 3. Internal Wiring
Overview
SPS = System Power Supply
XPS = Expansion Power Supply
PDM = Power Distribution
Module
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The power distribution module (PDM) connects to the SPS, RPS, or XPS in each bay. One PDM
is used per back box. Use the instructions below to properly connect the PDM to each bay.
1. Route the black and white AC power wires to the supplied ferrite bead. Loop the wires
twice through the bead as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Loop wires through bead as shown
2. Wire 120/220/230/240 VAC to the PDM, keeping AC wires at least 1 inch away from all
other wires. AC power must stay in the right side of the cabinet, in the non-power-limited
area.
3. Connect batteries to P5 on the PDM using Harness 734-015.
Continued on next page
Step 3. Internal Wiring, Continued
Power Distribution
Module
Connections
TO AC BREAKER
TO PDM
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4. Connect the 734-012 Harness (734-013 for 220/230/240 V versions) from the next connector
on the PDM to the first XPS.
Connect the separate red and black wires (with yellow female terminations) to plugs P4
(black) and P5 (red) on the XPS.
Connect the white and black wires, which terminate together in a white snap-on connector, to
the connector at the bottom of the XPS assembly, as shown below. The black wire must be
closer to the wall at the XPS connection point.
5. Repeat step 4 for the second XPS, if applicable.
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Figure 6. XPS/PDM Connection
Step 3. Internal Wiring, Continued
Power Distribution
Module
Connections
RED WIRE
BLACK WIRE
XPS
ASSEMBLY HARNESS 734-015
TO 24 V BATTERY
P5
P4
BATTERY
HARNESS
FUSED AT 15 A
GROUND
BACK BOX
GROUND
SCREW
PDM
(566-246)
(or 566-248;
see below)*
HARNESS
(734-012)
(734-013)*
220 VAC 230 VAC 240 VAC NEUT
50/60 Hz
2 A
566-248
PDM TERMINAL
BLOCK
Additional bulkhead
connector supplied
here with
220/230/240 V
versions
120 V
NEUTRAL
120 VAC
60 Hz, 4 A
FERRITE
BEAD
* 220/230/240 V PART NUMBERS
APPEAR IN ITALICS.
Bulkhead connector
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BATTERY HARNESS
(734-050)
FUSED AT 15 A
HARNESS
734-049
635-852
BATTERY
BLOCK
120 V
NEUT
GND
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
BLOCK
P5 RED
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
Bulkhead connector
XPS
ASSEMBLY
XPS P4
If the XPS is being installed in a 4100-2301 Expansion Bay (for non-4100U/4100ES 2975-91xx
Back Boxes),
1. For DC wiring, connect the battery block (635-852) to the XPS using Harness 734-050. Feed
red and black wires through the side rail to the front of the XPS to prevent wire damage when the
front panel is lowered. Connect the separate red and black wires (with yellow female terminations)
to plugs P4 (black) and P5 (red) on the XPS.
2. For AC wiring, connect the white and black wires (Harness 734-049) from the 120 V and NEUT
terminal blocks to the connector at the bottom of the XPS assembly, keeping AC wires at least 1
inch away from all other wires. AC power must be kept to the right side of the cabinet, in the non-
power-limited area. The black wire must be closer to the wall at the XPS connection point.
Figure 7. XPS Connection When Mounted in a 4100 Style Box
Step 3. Internal Wiring, Continued
4100-2301
Expansion Bay
Wiring
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The XPS provides three outputs for reverse-polarity notification appliance circuits. This section
describes basic NAC wiring from the XPS to 4100-compatible appliances.
The XPS supports both Class A and Class B NAC wiring.
Class A wiring provides a circuit path XPS in the event of a single open circuit somewhere in the
loop. Class A wiring requires that two wires are routed from the XPS to each appliance, and then
back again to the XPS.
Table 3 lists the maximum distances from the XPS to the last appliance in a Class A configuration,
depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 3 to calculate wire distances for your application
if you are using Class A wiring.
Table 3. Class A Wiring Distances
Alarm Current
@ 24 V
Max Distance w/
18 AWG
(0.8231 mm
2
)
Max Distance
w/ 16 AWG
(1.309 mm
2
)
Max Distance w/
14 AWG
(2.081 mm
2
)
Max Distance w/
12 AWG
(3.309 mm
2
)
DC
Resistance
0.25 A 420 ft. (128 m) 667 ft. (203 m) 1,063 ft. (324 m) 1,691 ft. (515 m) 6 Ohms
0.50 A 210 ft. (64 m) 334 ft. (102 m) 532 ft. (162 m) 845 ft. (258 m) 3 Ohms
0.75 A 140 ft. (43 m) 222 ft. (68 m) 354 ft. (108 m) 564 ft. (172 m) 2 Ohms
1 A 105 ft. (32 m) 167 ft. (51 m) 266 ft. (81 m) 423 ft. (129 m) 1.5 Ohms
1.25 A 84 ft. (26 m) 133 ft. (41 m) 213 ft. (65 m) 338 ft. (103 m) 1.2 Ohms
1.50 A 70 ft. (21 m) 111 ft. (34 m) 177 ft. (54 m) 282 ft. (86 m) 1 Ohm
1.75 A 60 ft. (18 m) 95 ft. (29 m) 152 ft. (46 m) 242 ft. (74 m) 0.86 Ohm
2 A 53 ft. (16 m) 83 ft. (25 m) 133 ft. (41 m) 211 ft. (64 m) 0.75 Ohm
2.25 A 47 ft. (14 m) 74 ft. (23 m) 118 ft. (36 m) 188 ft. (57 m) 0.67 Ohm
2.50 A 42 ft. (13 m) 67 ft. (20 m) 106 ft. (32 m) 169 ft. (51 m) 0.60 Ohm
2.75 A 38 ft. (12 m) 61 ft. (19 m) 97 ft. (30 m) 154 ft. (47 m) 0.55 Ohm
3 A 35 ft. (11 m) 56 ft. (17 m) 89 ft. (27 m) 141 ft. (43 m) 0.50 Ohm
Notes:
Max Distance = distance from XPS to last appliance.
This table is calculated at 50 degrees Centigrade (120 degrees Fahrenheit). If you
are installing in locations that could be exposed to higher temperatures, refer to NEC
Table 8.
Distances are based on a 3 V drop, and take into account the worst-case panel
output voltage.
If CI wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire rated enclosure, reduce wiring
distances by 38 feet (12 m) for every 10 feet (3 m) of potential exposure.
If Wheelock appliances employing EZ Mount SNAP bases are used, reduce the wiring
distance and wiring resistance by:
12 gauge wire: 3.5 feet per appliance, 0.0125 Ohms per appliance
14 gauge wire: 2.2 feet per appliance, 0.0125 Ohms per appliance
16 gauge wire: 1.4 feet per appliance, 0.0125 Ohms per appliance
18 gauge wire: 0.9 feet per appliance, 0.0125 Ohms per appliance
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring
Overview
NAC Wiring Styles
Class A NAC
Wiring Table
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Table 4 lists the maximum distances from the XPS to the last appliance in a Class B configuration,
depending on wire gauge and current. Use Table 4 to calculate wire distances for your application
if you are using Class B wiring.
Table 4. Class B Wiring Distances
Alarm Current
@ 24 V
Max Distance
w/ 18 AWG
(0.8231 mm
2
)
Max Distance w/
16 AWG
(1.309 mm
2
)
Max Distance
w/ 14 AWG
(2.081 mm
2
)
Max Distance w/
12 AWG
(3.309 mm
2
)
DC
Resistanc
e
0.25 A 840 ft. (256 m) 1,335 ft. (407 m) 2,126 ft. (648 m) 3,382 ft. (1,031 m) 12 Ohms
0.50 A 420 ft. (128 m) 667 ft. (203 m) 1,063 ft. (324 m) 1,691 ft. (515 m) 6 Ohms
0.75 A 280 ft. (85 m) 445 ft. (136 m) 709 ft. (216 m) 1,127 ft. (344 m) 4 Ohms
1 A 210 ft. (64 m) 334 ft. (102 m) 532 ft. (162 m) 845 ft. (258 m) 3 Ohms
1.25 A 168 ft. (51 m) 267 ft. (81 m) 425 ft. (130 m) 676 ft. (206 m) 2.4 Ohms
1.50 A 140 ft. (43 m) 222 ft. (68 m) 354 ft. (108 m) 564 ft. (172 m) 2 Ohms
1.75 A 120 ft. (37 m) 191 ft. (58 m) 304 ft. (93 m) 483 ft. (147 m) 1.71
Ohms
2 A 105 ft. (32 m) 167 ft. (51 m) 266 ft. (81 m) 423 ft. (129 m) 1.5 Ohms
2.25 A 93 ft. (28 m) 148 ft. (45 m) 236 ft. (72 m) 376 ft. (115 m) 1.33
Ohms
2.50 A 84 ft. (26 m) 133 ft. (41 m) 213 ft. (65 m) 338 ft. (103 m) 1.2 Ohms
2.75 A 76 ft. (23 m) 121 ft. (37 m) 193 ft. (59 m) 307 ft. (94 m) 1.09
Ohms
3 A 70 ft. (21 m) 111 ft. (34 m) 177 ft. (54 m) 282 ft. (86 m) 1 Ohm
Notes:
Max Distance = distance from XPS to last appliance.
This table is calculated at 50 degrees Centigrade (120 degrees Fahrenheit). If you
are installing in locations that could be exposed to higher temperatures, refer to NEC
Table 8.
Distances are based on a 3 V drop, and take into account the worst-case panel
output voltage.
If CI wire is used instead of housing cable in a fire rated enclosure, reduce wiring
distances by 38 feet (12 m) for every 10 feet (3 m) of potential exposure.
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring, Continued
Class B NAC
Wiring Table
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All wiring is 18 AWG (0.8231 mm
2
) (minimum) to 12 AWG (3.309 mm
2
) (maximum).
All wiring is supervised and power-limited.
The maximum alarm current is 3 A per circuit. The supervisory current is 2.03 mA at
24 VDC.
The nominal voltage rating is 24 VDC, 2 V p-p ripple (maximum).
The total available current from the XPS is 9 A, unless it is used for REGULATED 24 DC
notification appliances, where the XPS is rated for 4 Amps notification current, and 1 Amp
for other uses. Total available auxiliary power current is 5 A (1 Amp for REG 24), and rated
at 2 A per circuit. Current used for card power by modules plugged into the PDI, as well as
any auxiliary 24 VDC current, must be deducted from the total 9 A available current.
All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage protection. Install module
2081-9044 (3 A) or 2081-9028 (¼ A) inside a UL-Listed electrical box wherever wire enters
or exits the building. When using the 2081-9044, the maximum alarm current is reduced to ¼
A for that part of the circuit downstream of the module.
Terminal designations “+” and “-” are for the alarm state.
Compatible appliances for NACs are listed in table 5.
A maximum of 70 appliances can be supported per circuit.
For CE compliant systems, use the ferrite beads as shown in each figure. Loop wires once
through the ferrite bead(s) as shown in Figure 8. 4100-5129 includes 3 ferrite beads, order as
needed
Figure 8. Loop Wires as Shown.
Continued on next page
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring, Continued
Guidelines
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Auxiliary power only: In order to connect a circuit using power-limited wiring, the devices
being powered must all be addressable, or a UL-Listed EOL relay must be used to supervise
the circuit. Refer to the figure below for wiring directions for the EOL relay.
2098-9739
END OF
LINE RELAY
TO AUX POWER
RED BLACK
LAST IDC
DEVICE
YELLOW
RESISTORIDC
Figure 9. The EOL Relay
The Notification Appliance Circuits on the XPS are rated for Special Application and for
Regulated 24V dc operation per UL864, 9th Edition.
When used with the Notification Appliances listed in Table 5 or Table 6, each NAC is rated
for 3A, and total XPS capacity is rated at 9A. This rating is the UL864 Special Application
rating. Appliances listed in Table 5 and Table 6 are synchronized per UL864, between all
NACs on the XPS, and any NACs on an SPS, RPS or XPS within the same 4100U/4100ES
system, but not if appliances are mixed from both tables. Appliances from table 5 will be 1/2
second out of audible sync with appliances from table 6 in the same system. All appliances
any given SPS, RPS or XPS must be from either Table 5 or Table 6, mixing of appliances
from both tables is not possible within a power supply .
For use with Notification Appliances not listed in Table 5 or Table 6, each circuit is rated for
2A maximum, with a total Notification Appliance load of 4A per XPS. This rating is the UL
864 Regulated 24V dc rating. Synchronization of strobes and other appliances requires use of
the associated, Listed, compatible Synchronization Module. Consult supplier of Notification
Appliances for synchronization limits and details.
Non-pulsing, linear-type Notification Appliances, such as horns or bells may be used up to the
full rating (3A / NAC, 9A total for the XPS).
If Wheelock appliances employing EZ Mount SNAP bases are used, reduce the wiring
distance and wiring resistance by:
12 gauge wire: 7.0 feet per appliance, 0.025 Ohms per appliance
14 gauge wire: 4.4 feet per appliance, 0.025 Ohms per appliance
16 gauge wire: 2.8 feet per appliance, 0.025 Ohms per appliance
18 gauge wire: 1.8 feet per appliance, 0.025 Ohms per appliance
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring, Continued
Guidelines
Note: The 2098-9739 Relay is
used as an example.
Other UL-Listed EOL
relays can be used,
depending on the
application.
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To connect the XPS to appliances using Class A wiring, read the following instructions and refer
to Figure 10, below.
1. Route wire (between 12 [3.309 mm
2
] and 18 AWG [0.8231 mm
2
]) from the “B+” and “B-”
outputs on TB1 of the XPS to the appropriate inputs on a peripheral notification appliance.
Use NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3.
2. Route wire from the first appliance to the next one. Repeat for each appliance.
3. Route wire from the last appliance to the A+ and A- inputs on the same NAC circuit of TB1
of the XPS.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.
5. Leave the 10 K, factory-installed, ½ W, brown/black/orange resistor (378-030) on each
unused circuit. The circuit must connect “B+” to “B-” terminals. No external end-of-line
resistor is needed for circuits in use.
B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A- B+ B- A+ A-
Figure 10. Class A Wiring
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring, Continued
Class A NAC
Wiring
BLACK
RED
RED BLACK
XPS
NOTIFICATION
APPLIANCES
TB1
12 AWG (3.309 mm
2
) to
18 AWG (0.8231 mm
2
)
Important: Conductors must test free
of all grounds.
Place the 378-030 EOL
Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W;
brown/black/orange) on
unused circuits
NAC 2 NAC 3
Ferrite beads
required for CE
compliance. Use
kit 4100-5129.
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To connect the XPS to appliances using Class B wiring, read the following instructions and refer
to Figure 11, below.
1. Use NAC1, NAC2, or NAC3 to route wire (between 12 [3.309 mm
2
] and 18 AWG [0.8231
mm
2
]) from “B+” and “B-” on the XPS to the first appliance.
2. Route wire to the next appliance as shown in the figure. Repeat for each appliance.
3. Route wire from the last appliance to the EOLR harness (10K ohm, 1/2W: P/N 733-894, PID#
4081-9008).
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each NAC output you want to use.
5. Leave the 10 K, ½ W, brown/black/orange resistor (378-030) on each unused circuit. The
circuit must connect “B+” to “B-” terminals.
B+ B- A+ A-B+ B- A+ A-B+ B- A+ A-
Figure 11. Class B Wiring
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring, Continued
Class B NAC
Wiring
XPS
BLACK
RED
RED BLACK
RED
NOTIFICATION
APPLIANCES
TB1
12 AWG (3.309 mm
2
) to
18 AWG (0.8231 mm
2
)
Important: Conductors must test free of
all grounds.
4081-9008 EOL Harness (10 K, ½ W)
Place the 378-030 EOL
Resistor (10 K Ohm, ½ W;
brown/black/orange) on
unused circuits
BLACK
NAC 2 NAC 3
Ferrite bead
required for CE
compliance. Use
kit 4100-5129.
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The XPS can receive auxiliary power appliances via the dedicated auxiliary power tap (TB2). If
additional power is needed, any of the three NAC outputs can be used as auxiliary power inputs.
Figure 12, below, shows how the XPS should be wired for auxiliary power at any given terminal.
B+ B- A+ A-B+ B- A+ A-B+ B- A+ A-
AUXILIARY
POWER
AUXILIARY
POWER
AUXILIARY
POWER AUXILIARY POWER
AUX POWER
0V 24V
Figure 12. Auxiliary Power Wiring
Step 4. XPS Field Wiring, Continued
Auxiliary Power
Wiring
TB1
XPS
TB2
Dedicated auxiliary
power screw terminal
NAC points must be
reconfigured as
auxiliary power input
points in the
programmer
All wiring is 18 AWG (0.8231 mm
2
)(minimum) to
12 AWG (3.309 mm
2
)(maximum).
All wiring is power-limited.
Auxiliary power may be taken from the dedicated auxiliary
power tap or from an unused NAC.
If auxiliary power is taken from NAC terminals, the NAC
must be configured as an auxiliary power point type in the
Panel Programmer.
Programming may be required for dedicated auxiliary
outputs.
Remove end-of-line resistors from circuits used for auxiliary
power.
External wiring is not supervised unless an end-of-line relay
is wired coil to auxiliary power, and Normally Open
contacts are monitored by a system power point. Relay
current must be considered as part of the load.
All wiring that leaves the building requires overvoltage
protection. Install module 2081-9044 (3 A) or 2081-9028 (¼
A) inside a UL Listed electrical box wherever wire enters or
exits the building. A maximum of four 2081-9044 Modules
may be connected to one channel. When using the 2081-
9044, the maximum alarm current is reduced to ¼ A for
that part of the circuit downstream of the module.
CE compliant systems require ferrite beads. Use kit 4100-
5129.
All auxiliary power taps are rated at 2 A. The total auxiliary
power current available is 5 A. The overall total current
available is 9 A, including NAC, auxiliary, and card power.
Current used for card power by modules plugged into the
PDI, and an current from aux. 24 V, must be deducted from
the 9 A available current.
Voltage rating: 24 VDC (nominal), 2 V P-P ripple
(maximum). The following devices connect to 2 A aux power:
- 2088-series relays and door holders
- 2098-series four-wire smoke detectors
- 2190-series monitor and signal ZAMs
- 4090-series IDNet ZAMs
- 4098-series four-wire smoke detectors and duct detectors
- 2190-9039 Printer
- 4190-9050/9051 4-20 mA ZAMs
- 4603-9101 LCD Annunciator
Resettable 24 V is obtained from any aux power point by
programming the point as type “resettable 24 V”. Refer
to the Programming Manual for details.
Devices
Primary Return
TB1 TB2
24V
0V
TB1 TB2
To SPS
or RPS
Class A aux power wiring requires the use of 4090-9117
IDNet Power Isolators, as shown above.
4090-9117
ISOLATOR 4090-9117
ISOLATOR
Ferrite bead
for CE
compliance
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The 4100-5115 Expansion NAC Module (XNAC) is an option board that provides three NACs in
addition to the three NACs already on the XPS. The XNAC plugs onto the XPS.
If you are not installing an XNAC, skip this section and continue on to “Step 6: Troubleshooting.”
The XNAC has three NACs, each rated at 3 A. As on the XPS, there is one status LED for each
NAC.
The XNAC mounts to the top of the XPS as shown in the instructions and Figure 13, below.
Note: The XNAC cannot be installed on an XPS that is mounted to a 4100-2301
Expansion Bay that is used in a non-4100U/4100ES back box (a back box with PID
series 2975-91xx).
NAC1 NAC2 NAC3
B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B-
P1
P3
LED5
BATT
TBL
LED4
P2 TB2
0V
24V
LED6
COMMS
TBL
Figure 13. Mounting the XNAC
1. Insert plastic standoffs (202-078) and a metal standoff (202-077) to the XPS as shown in
Figure 12.
2. Plug J1 on the XNAC into P3 on the XPS using a header (166-549). The holes on the edges of
the XNAC should be aligned with the tops of the standoffs.
3. Secure the XNAC to the standoffs using four screws.
4. Connect the XNAC’s signal power harness to P1 on the XPS.
The XNAC uses the same wiring rules as TB1 on the XPS. Refer to “Step 4. XPS Field Wiring” to
wire the XNAC to notification appliances. Note that the XNAC cannot be used for auxiliary
power.
Step 5. Installing the XNAC
Overview
The XNAC
Mounting the
XNAC
Wiring the XNAC
XPS
INSERT METAL STANDOFF
(202-077) HERE
INSERT PLASTIC STANDOFFS
(202-078) HERE
NAC1 NAC2 NAC3
B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B- B+ B-
P3
LED5
BATT
TBL
J1 XNAC
XPS CONNECTOR
CONNECTS TO P1
ON XPS VIA
166-549 HEADER
SIGNAL POWER HARNESS
CONNECTS TO P1 ON XPS
P3
NAC 4
NAC 5
NAC 6
P1
H1- RED
H2 - BLACK
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