- 14 - FireSwitch108
FireSwitch Applications:
1. General Information:
Altronix
FireSwitch units are very versatile devices . They can be used with or without specific synchronization
modules provided by some manufacturers . Multiple units can be synchronized by using either the built-in sync
mode or a external synchronization module . Please note that only notification appliances with synchronization
capabilities can be synchronized . Units can operate with either one (1) or two (2) outputs from the FACP .
2. Class A and Class B Connections:
Units can be used with the outputs configured for:
• Four (4) Class A (Fig. 6 ) .
• Up to eight (8) Class B .
• Combination of Class A and Class B outputs (Fig. 7) .
Fig. 6 Class A Configuration Inputs and Outputs
Fig. 7 Class B Input configuration and combintaion
of Class A and Class B output configuration.
Two (2) Class A
Connections
From
FACP NAC1
Return
to FACP
From
FACP NAC2
Return
to FACP
INP1
RET1
INP2
RET2
OUT1 OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
NEGA
TIV
E
POSITIV
E
NAC Loop
Starts On
Terminates On
1
OUT 1
OUT 2
2
OUT 3
OUT 4
3
OUT 5
OUT 6
4
OUT 7
OUT 8
Please make sure corresponding outputs are
programmed appropriately .
One (1) Class A
two (2) Class B Connections
NEGA
TIV
E
POSITIV
E
INP1
RET1
INP2
RET2
OUT1 OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
OUT8
10K
EOL
10K
EOL
FACP
EOL
or
Next
Device
FACP
EOL
or
Next
Device
FACP
Combination of two (2) Class B and
one (1) Class A circuit .
CO and Fire Alarm Applications Requirements:
The FireSwitch108 shall be configured for all NAC Outputs to indicate one of the following types of Alarms
and Events:
1 . All NAC Outputs configured to indicate only Fire Alarms
2 . All NAC Outputs configured to indicate only CO Alarms
3 . All NAC Outputs configured to indicate both CO Alarms and Fire Alarms .
If Item 1 is employed - Only Fire Alarms to be indicated, then the Trouble Relay connection to the FACP shall
be Programmed to indicate “FIRE Trouble”at the FACP Display .
If Item 2 is employed - Only CO Alarms to be indicated, then the Trouble Relay connection to the FACP shall
be Programmed to indicate “CO Trouble” at the FACP Display .
If Item 3 is employed - Both CO Alarms and Fire Alarms to be indicated, then the Trouble Relay connection to
the FACP shall be Programmed to indicate “CO and Fire Trouble” at the FACP Display .