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POWERPATH PS-8 - User Manual

POWERPATH PS-8
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POWERPATH
PS-8 (105531)
PS-8E (100263)
PS-6 (105530)
PS-6E (100262)
NAC EXTENDER
POWER SUPPLIES
Installation Instructions
273 Branchport Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899 Ph: (800) 631-2148 Fax: (732) 222-8707
Web Site: www.coopernotification.com e-mail: info@coopernotification.com
Copyright 2008 Cooper Wheelock Inc., dba Cooper Notification. All rights reserved.
P84905-001A

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • A
    Amanda NolanSep 10, 2025
    How to fix NAC Output 1 open on POWERPATH PS-8 Power Supply?
    • M
      Mary ChavezSep 10, 2025
      Check OUT1 terminals for good connections. Check NAC circuit wiring for continuity. Check NAC circuit for 10K Ohm EOLR.
  • G
    grahamkellyAug 23, 2025
    What to do if I'm having battery trouble with my POWERPATH PS-8?
    • G
      Gloria CraigAug 23, 2025
      Check the battery wiring and terminal connections. If needed, replace the batteries. Alternatively, remove the batteries and check the voltage across the terminals with a DC voltmeter. It should be 26.5VDC or higher. If not, the battery charger section has failed, so replace the PC Board. If the voltage is present, replace the batteries.
  • E
    Elizabeth JonesAug 25, 2025
    What should I do if I encounter a system trouble with my POWERPATH PS-8 Power Supply?
    • T
      Todd PowellAug 25, 2025
      Check the Coded Trouble LED Indicators and the Ground Fault LED. Repair any problems indicated. If no indication is observed, replace the Control PC Board.
  • K
    Kristin HensleyAug 26, 2025
    How to locate a ground fault in POWERPATH PS-8 Power Supply?
    • N
      nkhanAug 26, 2025
      Shut off AC Mains Power to the unit. Open the cabinet door. Press and hold SW5, the Ground Fault Locator Switch, for 5 seconds, then release it.
  • R
    Raymond HallAug 28, 2025
    What to do if I have battery charger trouble with POWERPATH Power Supply?
    • L
      Lisa HernandezAug 28, 2025
      Remove the batteries from the terminals. Using a DC voltmeter, check the voltage across the terminals. The voltage should be 26.5VDC or higher. If the voltage is not present, the battery charger section has failed. Replace the PC Board. If the voltage is present, replace the batteries.
  • C
    Carl WalkerAug 29, 2025
    What to do if I have processor trouble with POWERPATH Power Supply?
    • J
      Joshua StephensAug 29, 2025
      Disconnect DC and AC voltages from the power supply PC board. Wait 10 seconds, then reconnect. If the problem persists, replace the PC board.
  • A
    acevedokristaSep 18, 2025
    How to resolve NAC Output 1 current limit on POWERPATH PS-8?
    • C
      Christopher MarshallSep 18, 2025
      Reduce the number of NAC Appliances on Output1.
  • R
    robinfarleySep 12, 2025
    How to fix NAC Output 2 open on POWERPATH Power Supply?
    • C
      Caroline IbarraSep 12, 2025
      Check OUT2 terminals for good connections. Check NAC circuit wiring for continuity. Check NAC circuit for 10K Ohm EOLR.
  • N
    Nicole MillerSep 8, 2025
    What causes a SYNC BUS short in POWERPATH PS-8 Power Supply?
    • K
      Kathy FordSep 8, 2025
      Check for a wiring short. Check for improperly wired NAC circuit. Note that if an appliance is wired + to – and – to +, a short trouble will be indicated.
  • B
    Benjamin HarveySep 5, 2025
    What causes a NAC Output 3 short in POWERPATH PS-8?
    • M
      Michael GreeneSep 5, 2025
      Check for a wiring short. Also, check for a shorted or improperly wired NAC Appliance. Note that if an appliance is wired + to – and – to +, a short trouble will be indicated.

Summary

Introduction and Specifications

Introduction to POWERPATH NAC Extender Power Supplies

Introduces the PS-8 and PS-6 models, their differences, and general capabilities of the POWERPATH NAC Extender.

POWERPATH NAC Extender Specifications

Details approvals, inputs, outputs, and supervision features of the POWERPATH NAC Extender Power Supply.

Terminology for POWERPATH Manual

Defines technical terms like CLASS 'A', FACP, EOLR, NAC, SM, DSM, C, NC, NO, and Ahrs used in the manual.

Installation Instructions

Unpacking the POWERPATH Unit

Instructions for inspecting the POWERPATH unit and its packaging for damage upon arrival and checking contents.

Mounting the POWERPATH Unit

Guidelines for mounting the POWERPATH unit in a suitable indoor, dry location, considering temperature and humidity.

Wiring the POWERPATH System

Instructions on wiring the POWERPATH, including separation of power-limited and non-power-limited wiring.

Setting the DIP Switches

Control PC Board DIP Switch Configuration

Details the location and specific settings for DIP switches on the Control PC Board for various functions.

Applying Power to the Power Supply Panel

Troubleshooting Guide

Operation Examples

Battery Calculation Sheets

PS-8 Battery Calculation

Guide for calculating standby and alarm current requirements for the PS-8 model to determine battery size.

PS-6 Battery Calculation

Guide for calculating standby and alarm current requirements for the PS-6 model to determine battery size.

List of Compatible Auxiliary Devices

Warranty Statement

List of Compatible NAC Devices

POWERPATH PS-8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage100-240VAC
Efficiency>80%
Input Frequency50/60Hz
Output Voltage+5V, +12V
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C