INSTALLATION
Installer must insure that all wiring and devices installed in system meet the following standards:
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
NFPA Standard 72
Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
Install equipment in a clean, dry environment, avoid installation where equipment could be subjected
to vibration. ** Make sure all
Non-Power Limited
cabling is separated from
Power Limited
cabling
.**
WIRING
(Refer to wiring and terminal designation diagrams)
MASTER PANEL
1. Connect Netcom Bus between all panels. Maximum distance between panels is 4000’ (min 16
AWG) or 120 Ohms max. Impedance. See page 5 for wire type.
2. Connect AC power to master panel and then connect batteries.
3. Once power is on to the unit, connect battery wiring harness from the PWR power supply board TB-
1 Red (+) / Black (-). Observe polarity. Minimum battery size is 7AHr. (Max 24 Ahr in a separate
Battery cabinet) (use 2 12V batteries connected in series) *See Master panel wiring diagram on page
6. *
NOTE: Wiring for batteries and 120 VAC is Non Power-Limited. Care must be taken to insure that all
Power-Limited wiring maintain a minimum spacing of ¼" from any Non Power-Limited wiring. If
batteries must be located in separate enclosure, provide separate conduit run for battery wiring only.
DISTRIBUTED PANELS
(Maximum number of Distributed Panels is 250 on a system)
1.Speaker circuits require an End of Line resistor for supervision. Attach a “reference value” EOLR for
the speaker circuits to TB9 - 1 & 2 on MBR board. This value must be placed at the end of the speaker
line as well. The system is shipped from the factory with 10kOhm ½ watt EOLR.
2. Connect all speaker loops (UL listed devices) to TB1 - TB4 along the top edge of the MBR mother
board in the Distributed panels. Fire Phone circuit connects to TB5.-TB6 on the left side of the MBR
Motherboard in the Distributed panels.
3. Connect 120 VAC, 60 Hz, power to the black and white pigtail leads from transformer primary.
Secure ground lead to grounding stud in cabinet located on the backplate.
Note:
Panels may be supplied with transformers wired for 240 VAC for those regions where
this is required. Please refer to Ratings section for Primary Power differences.
4. Once all power and circuits are connected,
initiate a 'Global Reset' This is done by holding the "Fault
Silence' switch in the up position while the 'System Reset' switch is clicked twice. This will rerun the
'Power On Diagnostics' program. T
he Green LED will remain on to indicate that the PVC system is
fully operational and all circuits are nominal. Observe the display during the reset, it will show how
many DP in the loop.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Typical battery life is approximately 3-5 years depending on usage. Always replace both
batteries with same amp hour ratings and of approximately the same age. Refer to the battery
manufacturer's specifications for the particular battery used.
Please read this Manual completely before installing the PVC System.