American Dynamics MegaPower 48 Plus, Installation Manual

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MegaPower TM 48+
System Programming
MegaPower 48+ can be programmed with a system keyboard and monitor using software embedded in the system’s
Main Electronics Unit, or with a PC and the Easy 48 software.
Instructions for programming are provided in the MegaPower 48+ System Programming and Operating Manual, part
number 8000-1804-51.
System Integration
The MegaPower 48+ system can also be integrated with other American Dynamics security systems and devices.
Among the products available for integration are:
• C-Cure 800 Security Management System
• Intellex Digital Video Management System
• Integra Digital Time Lapse Recorder
Additional Integration Documentation
• Intellex Digital Video Management System Installation Instructions
• Integra Time Lapse Recorder Installation/Operation Manual
AC Power Requirements
Power is supplied to the MegaPower 48+ patch panel via a center-tapped transformer (see Drawing 4, Page 10).
• Transformer (USA): 0300-1889-01 • Transformer (International): 0300-1889-03
Input voltage: 120 V @ 630 mA, 50-60 Hz Input voltage: 230 V @ 315 mA, 50-60 Hz
AC leads are black and white. Ground is red. AC leads are brown and blue. Ground is green/yellow.
Cable required: 3 conductor, unshielded, 18 AWG. Cable required: 3 conductor, unshielded, 18 AWG.
System Accessories
Connections are made to and from various system devices and the MegaPower 48+ patch panel. In some cases,
simple, direct connections can be made from device to panel. In other cases, system accessories are utilized to implement
appropriate system operation.
MegaPower 48+ system accessories include the following:
• AD2031 Switcher Follower
• AD2032 Alarm Responder
• AD2033 Auxiliary Follower
• AD1641 Series Receivers
• AD1981 Port Expander
• AD2083-02B Code Translator
• AD1691 Code Distributor
• AD2096A Alarm Interface Unit
• J-Boxes
• AD100 Series Recorder Control Interfaces
Video Connections
• Video cable required for both inputs and outputs: RG-59U (Belden 8241 or equivalent).
• Maximum cable length: 1000 feet (305m)
• Video standards supported: NTSC, PAL
• Output termination requirements: 75 ohms at the last unit in the run.
• Video cables should be labeled with an identifier associated with the appropriate BNC connector on the patch panel.
See Drawing 7, Page 15 for an illustration of typical video inputs and video outputs.
To exercise sound practice, it is recommended that the MegaPower 48 system and critical system components
be connected to an uninterruptible power supply to ensure continuous operation during limited power
outages. The system, so equipped, will meet or exceed the requirements of EN 50130-4.