PTI security systems Falcon XT, Installation Manual

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Adding Additional Power Supplies
Additional power supplies may be needed on a system due to
amperage or voltage needs. The power supplies should be installed
in conjunction with an Altronix RB5 Relay Module that can be
purchased from PTI Security Systems. Installation in this manner will
allow the entire system to be reset from the main controller.
Power supplies should be mounted in an interior location that is
accessible for future maintenance and service. As with all PTI
Security Systems equipment (AI devices and controller), the power
supply should be mounted using the correct anchors for the surface.
Power wires coming into and going out of the power supply housing
should be run in conduit.
Power supplies may be placed throughout the site as needed to
prevent AI devices from falling below 12V at full load. The following
diagrams show the correct wiring to be used when adding additional
power supplies to a site.
View of System with Additional Power Supply
Magnified View of RB5 Wiring
We strongly
recommend that you
use PTI Security Systems power
supplies to power any PTI AI
devices. Our power supplies are
tested to work with our equipment
and have built-in reset capabilities.
Note: Due to international
shipping regulations and power
differences, we do not ship our
power supplies to countries other
than Canada. Contact your local
office for more information on
powering devices in your country.
Always be sure to include a reset
button and RB5 relay on power
supplies to allow central reset
capability.
PTI Security Systems AI devices
require 12 - 18VDC to function.
Devices receiving less than
12VDC will not operate correctly
and may lock up the entire
system. Devices receiving more
than 18VDC may be damaged or
have a significantly shortened life.
Operating AI devices at voltages
greater than 18VDC voids the
warranty.
As many power
supplies as are needed
can be added to the system
by wiring in an RB5 relay at
each additional power supply.
This allows the reset button in
the controller to be pressed to
reset the entire system from
one location. This is very helpful
when resetting the system after
maintenance, for troubleshooting,
or after loss of power.
From Controller
To other AI Devices
RB5 Relay should generally mounted inside
the power supply case that it controls.