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Aura Fire Alarm Control Panel

Installation Manual

Version 1.00 |June 2019 |MAN-1431VS

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Table of Contents3
Contents3
Compliance Information12
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)12
Nfpa12
FM Global Technologies LLC (FM APPROVALS)12
Introduction13
Technical Support13
Limited Returns and Repairs Policy13
In-Warranty Items13
Damaged Goods13
Component Failure13
Service Replacement Items13
Out of Warranty Items14
Customer Repairs14
Repair Warranties15
Items Returned for Credit15
Installation16
Preparing for Installation17
Mounting the Aura Fire Alarm Control Panel19
Removing Cabinet Components19
Replacing Cabinet Components22
Connecting and Dressing Cabling22
Connecting 24V and 14 Conductor Wiring22
Installing Power Supplies22
The 5.25 Amp Power Supply22
The 10.25 Amp Power Supply23
Connecting Standby Batteries23
Installing Optional Panel Modules25
DIP Switch Settings25
Placement25
Installing the Network Module28
Network Connections28
Fiber Optic Networking29
Connecting Field Wiring32
Ferrite Installation32
Class a SLC Loops34
Class B SLC Loops35
Class X SLC Loops36
Notification Appliances36
Connecting Notification Appliances37
Connections for NAC Power Output Modes38
AUX 24V 1 and aux 24V 239
Relay Contacts40
Network40
Rs-485 I/O41
Fire Routing Output 141
Prog Input41
Installing Addressable Devices43
SLC Detector Spacing43
SLC Device Detector Sensitivity43
Detector Calibration / Drift Compensation43
Addressing an SLC Module43
Shield Protocol43
Connecting SLC Devices44
Shield Protocol44
Installing Municipal Boxes45
Testing the Installation46
Panel Start-Up46
Loading Configuration47
Testing the Power Supply47
Testing the Field Circuits47
Testing the Panel GUI48
Panel Tests48
Lamp & Buzzer Test49
Display Test49
System Information49
Event Log50
Programming the Panel51
Loop Explorer 251
Overview52
Required Modules for Minimum Operation and Basic Function53
System a Panel Module (AUL-9069)53
System B Panel Module (AUL-9070)54
Dual Loop Panel Module (AUL-9058)56
Notification Appliances57
Synchronization57
Configuring NAC Outputs58
Optional Modules and Assemblies59
Aura Network Module (AUL-9023)59
Printer (AUL-9068)60
Zone LED Module (AUL-9071)60
Channel I/O Interface Card (AUL-9072)61
Use Case Examples61
Restrictions62
Aura Network Vision Annunciator (AUL-9087)63
Media Gateway™ Panel Module (AUL-9088)64
Channel Relay Panel Module (AUL-9091)64
Batteries65
Standby Battery Type65
Fascia66
LED Status Indicators67
Panel Leds67
Fire in Zone Indicators67
Main Back Board (AUL-9022)69
NAC and aux 24V Terminals71
Terminals72
Panel Module Slots73
Field Terminal Assignments74
Panel Module Slots75
Board Slot C75
Board Slot D75
Board Slot E76
Board Slot F76
Extension Board Power Terminals77
Network, RS-485 I/O, Fire Routing Output 1, and Prog Input78
Power Supply Terminals79
0V Terminals80
Power Supply Trouble Signaling Connector80
Supervised Input and Output Terminals81
Extension Board (AUL-9086)82
Extension Board Features84
Panel Module Slots and Terminals85
LCD Main Processor Board (AUL-9021)86
Connectors and Ports87
Switches, LED Indicators, and Internal Buzzer88
Power Supplies89
Features90
DIP Switches90
5.25 Amp Power Supply90
10.25 Amp Power Supply92
Special Application Mode Table93
Status Indicators93
Events and Status94
Fire94
Trouble95
Supervisory96
Disablement96
Other Events96
Maintenance and Repair97
Batteries98
Replacing Battery Leads98
Replacing Standby Batteries98
Removing the Standby Batteries98
Installing the Standby Batteries98
Fuses99
Battery Lead Fuse on 5.25A Power Supply99
Replacing the Power Supply Fuse99
Removing the Power Supply Fuse99
Installing the Replacement Power Supply Fuse100
Replacing Internal Components101
Appendix A: Specifications103
Operating Constraints104
Electrical105
AC Input Ratings105
Power Supply106
Fuses106
24 VDC Output Ratings106
Standby Battery Ratings106
Ground Trouble Indication107
System Power107
Standby and Alarm Current107
5.25 a Power Supply107
Battery108
Rechargeable Standby Battery Circuit108
Standby Battery Loads108
Cabling109
Cable Maximum Parameters for Network109
RS-485 Serial Data and Terminal Capacity109
SLC Loop Ratings110
Main Back Board111
NAC Outputs111
Regulated NAC Outputs111
Special Application NAC Outputs112
Aux 24V113
Relay Ratings114
Network (RS-485)114
Rs-485 I/O114
Fire Routing Output 1114
Prog Inputs115
Fire Routing Input115
Fire Routing Output 2115
Prog Routing Input 1115
Prog Routing Output116
Prog Routing Input 2116
Trouble Routing Output116
Trouble Routing Input116
System Information117
Mechanical118
Fascia Components118
Operating Environment118
Cabinet Housing119
Slot Standard Enclosure120
Slot Standard Enclosure121
Slot Deep Enclosure122
Slot Deep Enclosure123
Appendix B: Equipment List124
Panel Model Numbers125
Replacement Parts127
Accessories128
Loop Devices129
Special Application NAC Outputs130
Amseco Compatible NAC Devices130
Gentex Compatible NAC Devices131
System Sensor Compatible NAC Devices132
Wheelock Compatible NAC Devices133
Maximum Line Impedance141
Compatible Devices for Auxiliary 24V141
Appendix C: Calculations142
Determining the Total Load Current143
Determining the Standby Battery Capacity144
Battery Rating Equation144
Amp Hour Rating145
Supervising Station Requirements for Combination Systems146
Glossary147
Index149

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Brand	Shield
Model	Aura
Category	Control Panel
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