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579-1200AC Rev. D
TrueAlert ES Addressable Indoor Audible Notification Appliance installation instructions
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. Ter 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.
