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Table of Contents
1 Introduction / Overview ......................................................................................... 5
1.1 Product Description ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 System Components................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Internal Peripherals ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.2 SLC Devices .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 NAC Devices ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.4 Network Devices .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems .............................................................................................. 8
1.4 General Installation Notes .......................................................................................................... 8
2 Agency Listings / Approvals / Requirements ...................................................... 9
2.1 ANSI/UL864 ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 FCC ............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Emissions .............................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Installation ............................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Enclosure Dimensions .............................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Circuit Card Installation ............................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 Replacing Base Card ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Adding function LED label or replacing Alphanumeric Graphical Display ............................................ 13
3.2.3 Adding or replacing AX-LPD or AX-NAC module ................................................................................. 14
3.2.4 Adding or replacing AX-NET4 or AX-NET7 module ............................................................................. 15
3.2.5 Adding or replacing AX-CTY Module ................................................................................................... 16
3.2.6 Adding or replacing AX-PSU Module ................................................................................................... 16
3.2.6.1 AX-PSU DC Wiring ....................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.7 Adding or replacing AX-RL8 Module .................................................................................................... 18
3.2.7.1 Output Wiring ................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3 Circuit / Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................... 19
3.3.1 AC Branch Circuit: ............................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Battery Circuit: ..................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.3 Auxiliary DC Power Input ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.4 AUX Supply Outputs ............................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.5 Relays .................................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.6 SLC Circuits ......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.6.1 SLC Peripheral Devices ................................................................................................................................ 23
3.3.6.2 AX Intelligent Smoke Detectors .................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.6.3 AX Detector Base Wiring .............................................................................................................................. 27
3.3.6.4 AX Intelligent Modules .................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3.6.5 AX Intelligent Manual Pull Stations ............................................................................................................... 30
3.3.6.6 AX Intelligent Addressable I/O Modules ........................................................................................................ 30
3.3.6.6.1 AX Series Monitors and Priority Monitors ............................................................................................. 31
3.3.6.6.2 AX Series Output Modules ................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.7 NAC Circuits ........................................................................................................................................ 36
3.3.8 Peripheral Bus Circuit .......................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.9 RS232 Circuit ....................................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.10 USB Circuit .......................................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.11 Network Circuit .................................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.12 AX-RL8 Relay Module ......................................................................................................................... 39
3.3.13 Interfacing to a Standalone Digital Alarm Communicator .................................................................... 40
3.3.14 Auxiliary - Reverse Polarity Signaling .................................................................................................. 41
3.3.15 Recommended Cable Routing ............................................................................................................. 42
3.4 Loading Calculations................................................................................................................. 43
3.4.1 Panel Loading ...................................................................................................................................... 43
3.4.2 Battery Calculation for AX-CTL-2/2D ................................................................................................... 43