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AUTO TEST VSR (VSR-AT)

VANE TYPE WATERFLOW ALARM SWITCH WITH 

ELECTRONIC RETARD AND AUTO TEST FEATURE

MFG. #5401239 - REV B

3/14

DWG1239-3

C        NO      C                 NO    GND  LED   

SWITCH 

   +          -

ALARM

ALARM

24 VDC PWR

Notes: 

 

1.  The model VSR-AT has two sets of alarm contacts:

• 

The connection to the waterflow zone of the fire panel involves 3 

terminals on the VSR-AT. C             and NO. Connect the two wires 

from the waterflow zone of the fire panel to the C and NO terminals 

with the End of Line Resistor of the fire panel being connected 

across the C and other terminal as shown on the drawing. The 

NO and resistor terminal are internally connected by a normally 

energized relay. A loss of power or failed AutoTest causes the relay 

to drop out and initiate a trouble on the fire panel.

•  The second connection may be used for a local audible or visual 

annunciator.

2.  For supervised circuits, see “Switch Terminal Connections” drawing 

and warning note (Fig. 3).     

Fig. 6 

Typical Electrical Connections

Do not connect power directly to these terminals.

Aux. power of 

fire panel or

other Listed 24 VDC supply.

24 VDC @ 120 mA.

Waterflow 

zone on 

fire panel

(See Note 1)

EOLR

or next

device

S1

Load

(Black)

Line 

(Black)

Neutral

(White)

From power source

suitable for bell,

120 VAC connection shown

(See Note 1)

Bell

Orange

ATC-1

Mounts to standard 

single gang, handy, 

or switch box 4"L  X 

2 1/8"W X 1 7/8"D 

such as RACO 660 

or equivilent.

Box not included.

Black

Blue

The ATC consists of a momentary push button switch, a key switch 

to enable/disable the push button and an LED. Turning the keyswitch 

to Test will enable the push button switch. Momentarily pressing the 

push button switch will initiate the Auto Test feature. The LED will 

flash once per second during the test while the retard time is being 

tested. After the retard time expires, the VSR-AT is put through a 

simulated waterflow test. If the test was successful, the LED will light 

steady for approximately 2 seconds and both sets of switch contacts 

on the VSR-AT will activate for approximately 2 seconds. After the 

LED goes out, the key switch can be returned to Standby and the fire 

alarm panel reset. If the test was unsuccessful, the LED will flash 4 

times per second, the switch contacts of the VSR-AT will not activate 

and the VSR-AT will initiate a trouble on the fire alarm panel by 

opening the circuit between the NO terminal and the End Of Line 

Resistor terminal. 

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C

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TITLE

1:4

ATC-4

Mounts to standard 

two gang, handy 

box 4"L  X 2 4"W 

X 2 1/8"D such 

as RACO 683 or 

equivilent.

Box not included.

Summary of Contents for VSR-AT Series

Page 1: ...The alarm contacts are actuated when a flow of 10 GPM 38 LPM or more occurs downstream of the device The flow condition must exist for a period of time necessary to overcome the selected retard time The VSR AT may be remotely tested without flowing water by using the optional auto test Control model ATC 1or ATC 4 or the use of addressable relays and monitor modules as part of a listed addressable ...

Page 2: ...d torque see the chart in Fig 1 The vane must not rub the inside of the pipe or bind in any way ADAPTER USE 2 5180162 ADAPTERS AS SHOWN ABOVE DN50 ONLY ADAPTER 50mm 20mm 2mm MAX DWG 1146 1F Fig 1 Compatible Pipe Installation Requirements Model Nominal Pipe Size Nominal Pipe O D Pipe Wall Thickness Hole Size U Bolt Nuts Torque Schedule 10 UL Schedule 40 UL BS 1387 LPC DN VDS inch mm inch mm inch mm...

Page 3: ...e inoperable risking severe property damage and loss of life Do not strip wire beyond 3 8 of length or expose an uninsulated conductor beyond the edge of the terminal block When using stranded wire capture all strands under the clamping plate Maintenance Inspect detectors monthly If leaks are found replace the detector The VSR AT waterflow switch should provide years of trouble free service Fig 4 ...

Page 4: ...te From power source suitable for bell 120 VAC connection shown See Note 1 Bell Orange ATC 1 Mounts to standard single gang handy or switch box 4 L X 2 1 8 W X 1 7 8 D such as RACO 660 or equivilent Box not included Black Blue The ATC consists of a momentary push button switch a key switch to enable disable the push button and an LED Turning the keyswitch to Test will enable the push button switch...

Page 5: ... contacts The connection to the waterflow zone of the fire panel involves 3 terminals on theVSR AT C and NO Connect the two wires fromthewaterflowzoneofthefirepaneltotheCandNOterminals with the End of Line Resistor of the fire panel being connected across the C and other terminal as shown on the drawing The NO and resistor terminal are internally connected by a normally energized relay Aloss of po...

Page 6: ... The NO and End of Line Resistor terminals are connected in ternally by a normally energized relay A loss of power or failed AutoTest causes the relay to drop out and initiates a trouble at the fire panel The only way to clear the trouble on the fire panel is to conduct a successful AutoTest using the ATC test switch or other test method Conducting an actual waterflow test will put the panel in al...

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