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AWD108
Rev. 7 (11/2017)
APPLICATION
The AlphaStatus™ system allows one or more RSS402,
RSS403, RSS404 and/or RSS405 room status stations
to provide locking push-button registration (of up to 4
different colors) of the room status to the CDL104LED
or CDL102LED corridor dome status light(s). When one
or more optional master stations are used, the status reg-
istered by each room status station will also be displayed
at each master station and other indicators based on the
system configuration. A number of optional accessories
are available to provide a complete signaling system.
Models RSS403 and RSS405 also allows for optional
audible signaling from a room location to the master
location(s).
PROCEDURE
1. Read installation instructions for each unit to deter-
mine equipment location and installation method.
2. Install housings and wiring.
3. Install equipment.
4. Check wiring and connect. Observe all local and
national electrical and building codes.
5. Apply power and check operation, making sure to
observe polarity where indicated.
HOUSING INSTALLATION AND
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
INSIDE ROOM STATUS STATIONS
Locate stations where needed at a convenient height,
about 4.5 feet (137cm) from the finished floor. Unit can
be flush mounted over a double gang electrical box or
double gang plaster ring, or surface mounted using a
double gang mounting box (with suitable inside clear
-
ance depth).
CORRIDOR DOME STATUS LIGHTS
Locate corridor dome status lights where needed, in the
corridor outside of each room location. Typically, these
dome lights mount right over the doorway to the room.
They can be mounted on the side of the room door, but
please mount them high enough to avoid anyone walking
into the dome light portion that protrudes from the wall.
Unit can be flush mounted over a double (or single) gang
electrical box or double (or single) gang plaster ring, or
surface mounted using a double gang mounting box (with
suitable inside clearance depth).
AlphaStatus™ Room Status System
Installation and Use Instructions
for the RSS400 Series Room Stations
and Optional Master Station(s)
MASTER STATION(S)
If one or more master stations are used, locate at a
convenient viewing height (for wall mounting) or at a
convenient viewing angle for desk or table-top mounting.
PSR-24/6 POWER SUPPLY
The PSR-24/6 power supply is usually located in a sep-
arate equipment location, but can be mounted near the
master station (if used). The PSR-24/6 can be mounted
on a small shelf, or other suitable location. It must be
located away from any source of direct heat or extreme
cold and in an accessible location. Keep at least 3 feet
(1 meter) away from transformers, light dimmers or
other electrical devices or wiring or sources of electrical
interference. Plug the PSR-24/6 power supply unit(s)
into a standard 117VAC electrical wall outlet. It is rec-
ommended that one PSR-24/6 power supply be used
for each 18 room status stations (with full lamp lighting
capability) or one for each 36 room stations (with 1/2
lamp lighting capability).
WIRING
INSIDE ROOM STATUS STATIONS
When using a master station, the easiest wiring method
is to home-run a #22AWG multi-conductor cable from
each room status station directly to the master station
location. Run a 5-conductor #22AWG cable from the
room status station to its corresponding CDL104LED (4-
LED) corridor dome status light, or 3-conductor #22AWG
cable from the room status station to its corresponding
CDL102LED (2-LED) corridor dome status light. For
runs greater than 250 feet, increase the #22AWG cable
to #18AWG cable.
When a master station is not used, the easiest wiring
method is to loop a 2-conductor #22AWG cable from the
PSR-24/6 power supply from one corridor dome status
light to the next, to supply power. Additional power
(or common wires) may be needed as well, depending
upon system options. Run a 5-conductor #22AWG
cable from the room status station to its corresponding
CDL104LED (4-LED) corridor dome status light, or
3-conductor #22AWG cable from the room status station
to its corresponding CDL102LED (2-LED) corridor dome
status light. For runs greater than 250 feet, increase the
#22AWG cable to #18AWG cable.
Cables may be straight or twisted pair type and may be
solid or stranded conductors. Route cables away from AC
power wiring, transformers, fluorescent lights, dimmers or
