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5. Using Multiple NAC Power Extenders from an FACP:
FireSwitch is designed to follow (replicate) the coded sequence, generated by a manufacturer’s sync module .
Up to eleven (11) FireSwitch108 units can be synchronized when interconnected with a host FACP . Connect the
output of the FACP module to Input 1 and Input 2 Terminate the input circuit with the EOL (FACP), connecting
it to terminals marked [RET +] and [RET –], or continue the input circuit, connecting to terminals marked
[RET +] and [RET –] to [INP +] and [INP –] of the next unit when multiple units need to be triggered .
In case FACP does not have any synchronization capabilities and the sync mode is not used,
the notification appliance synchronization will not be provided.
Fig. 10
CAUTION: Do not connect any notification appliances on the control circuit interconnecting FACP
outputs (sync module outputs) and inputs of NAC Power Extenders. Applications that do not employ
synchronization module or FACP with synchronization protocol will not provide NAC synchronization
between NAC Power Extenders.
Altronix Model
Max. Per Circuit
Max. Per FireSwitch108
FireSwitch108
32
128
6. Synchronizing NAC Power Extender Using Built-In Sync Protocol:
FireSwitch units include built-in protocols to support Amseco/Potter, Gentex
®
, System Sensor
®
or
CooperWheelock
®
two-wire synchronizable devices, therefore an external sync module is not required (Output
Programming Selection Table, pg. 9) . In these modes, Input 1 is always used to activate visual notification appli-
ances (strobes), and Input 2 is used to activate and silence audible notification appliances (strobes) (Table, pg. 9) .
Note: Input 1 has to be activated in all the configurations .
Control Circuit
No Notification Appliances Allowed
FireSwitch Logic Board
10K
EOL
INP1
RET1
INP2
RET2
OUT1 OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
NC
GND
NC
NO
C
EA
RT
H
NEGA
TIV
E
POSITIV
E
10K
EOL
10K
EOL
10K
EOL
FACP with
Sync Output
To INP2
To INP1
POWER
IN +
POWER
IN ---
ZONE
1
POWER
IN +
POWER
IN ---
HORN
CONTROL
POWER
OUT +
POWER
OUT ---
ZONE
1
POWER
OUT +
POWER
OUT ---
ZONE
2
+ NAC 1
---
+ NAC 2
---
or
Sync Module
FACP
(Fire Alarm
Control Panel)
Control Circuit
FireSwitch Logic Board
10K
EOL
INP1
RET1
INP2
RET2
OUT1 OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
NC
GND
NC
NO
C
EA
RT
H
NEGA
TIV
E
POSITIV
E
10K
EOL
10K
EOL
10K
EOL
To FACP EOL or
next FireSwitch for
Class B Configuration.
Return to FACP for
Class A configuration