Altronix FireSwitch 108 User Manual

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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
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE
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
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE
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.

Altronix FireSwitch 108 Specifications

General

Brand	Altronix
Model	FireSwitch 108
Category	Power Supply
Language	English