
TTDM Operation Diagram
The TTDM measures resistance of
each circuit loop independently to
ensure the integrity of the circuit.
The resistance of the yellow-black
loop is used to compute the “Test
Length” displayed in the System
Status screen; it is based on a
real-time measurement.
The TTDM measures current
“leakage” between the two sensing
loops. When a leak is present, the
TTDM limits the current to 270
microamps, and measures the
voltage difference between the
yellow and black wires. The resis-
tance along the black sensing wire
to the leak is determined by a
simple application of Ohm’s law
(R = V/I). The resistance per unit
length of the sensing wire is tightly
controlled in manufacturing, so
this location is easily computed.
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R
RG
R
YB
End
termination
End
termination
Loop resistances and test length
Sensing
cable
TTDM
D
V
Leak
D
V
Location
Leak current, resistance, location
Sensing
cable
TTDM
Current
R
Location
R
S-to-S
Red
Green
Yellow
Black
Red
Green
Yellow
Black
Relay wiring options
The illustrations below show how relays (15, 16, and 17 on foldout) can be jumpered
together to allow remote monitoring of the TTDM status with only a single pair of wires.
The TTDM
de-energizes its relays to signal an alarm condition. Therefore, loss of power
as well as any other type of alarm would trip the remote alarm.
Alarm on open circuit
Alarm on closed circuit
SERVICE RELAY
5A 250V
J6
LEAK RELAY
5A 250V
J25
FAULT RELAY
5A 250V
J9
1
1
1
NC NO COM NC NO COM
15
16
17
18
19
20
NC NO COM NC NO COM
21
22
23
24
25
26
NC NO COM NC NO COM
27
28
29
30
31
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Monitoring circuit
(alarm on closed circuit)
Relays wired
in parallel
SERVICE RELAY
5A 250V
J6
LEAK RELAY
5A 250V
J25
FAULT RELAY
5A 250V
J9
1
1
1
NC NO COM NC NO COM
15
16
17
18
19
20
NC NO COM NC NO COM
21
22
23
24
25
26
NC NO COM NC NO COM
27
28
29
30
31
32
Monitoring circuit
(alarm on open circuit)
Relays wired
in series
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Appendix 5 - Wiring Details