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1. Introduction General The LDM Series Lamp Driver Modules, which consist of the LDM-32F master and LDM-E32F expander modules, are used to provide an interface to a custom graphic annunciator. The master module provides power and control for a maximum of three expander modules. Both these modules have output connectors which are used to drive lamps or LEDs and input connectors which are used for remote switch functions.
1. Introduction Features Features LDM-32F The Lamp Driver Module LDM-32F has 32 alarm lamp/LED driver outputs which sink current to system common (–) on activation. A single positive (+) voltage is required to supply total operating power for all lamps or LEDs when all drivers are activated.
Features 1. Introduction LDM-E32F Each LDM-E32F expander module provides 32 additional lamp/LED driver outputs from J5, J6, J7 and J8. The expander module has a slide switch SW4 for selecting alarm or alarm and trouble annunciation and an input for a local lamp test switch.
1. Introduction Features Connectors J1 - Switch Matrix Up to 16 optional external control switches and a local lamp test switch may be attached to the LDM-32F and LDM-E32F via J1 as shown in Figure 16 on page 24. In the Sensiscan 2000, the control switches may be mapped to the CPU function switches and all input and output modules.
Features 1. Introduction J11 - 5 VDC Lamp Power This connector is located only on the LDM-32F. J11 pin 1 provides 5 volts regulated power to all lamps/LEDs used in a custom graphic annunciator. The maximum current available from this output is 300 mA. This current is sufficient to power the maximum number of LEDs available with one LDM- 32F and three LDM-E32Fs (from J5, J6, J7, J8 and one system trouble LED) provided the current rating per LED is 2 mA.
1. Introduction Features Terminal Blocks TB1 - 24 VDC Power, Earth Ground and Supervision Removable terminal block TB1 appears only on the LDM-32F. 24 volts power- limited, regulated, non-resettable power from the host FACP or a compatible UL listed battery backed power supply must be connected to TB1- POWER IN (+) and TB1- (-).
2. Installation External Cabinets The CAB-A3F and the CAB-B3F are UL listed cabinets suitable for use in graphic annunciator applications. For size and dimensions, refer to the CAB- 3F Series Installation Document. Select and remove the appropriate knockout(s) on the cabinet. Securely mount the cabinet.
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2. Installation CHS-4L Chassis Slip the bottom edge of the module or expander board into the slot on the chassis and move the module toward the standoffs. Secure the board to the standoffs with the screws provided. Repeat for installation of additional modules or expanders.
Wiring the Power Terminal Block 2. Installation Wiring the Power Terminal Block 24 VDC Power and Earth Ground 24 VDC power supplied to the LDM must be power-limited. This power is inherently supervised (loss of power also results in a communication failure at the control panel).
2. Installation Wiring the EIA-485 Terminal Block Supervision Input The Supervision Input, which requires a normally-closed condition, can be used for supervising power sources or other devices. It must be power-limited. If employed, a change in status will be transmitted to the host control panel in the event of device failure or restoral.
2. Installation Wiring the EIA-485 Terminal Block EIA-485 - TB2 Terminals Wire as shown below. Note: Leave a 120 ohm ELR installed across the EIA-485 Out terminals at the last LDM- 32F on the circuit (see below). All other LDM-32Fs should not have a resistor installed. TB 2 In (–) Out (–)
Wiring for Lamp/LED 2. Installation Wiring for Lamp/LED • All LEDs must be located in the same room as the LDM modules. • For 5 volt output use a 680 ohm, 1/4-watt resistors for each point if using 2 mA LEDs. •...
2. Installation Wiring the Control Switch Wiring the Control Switch Each LDM must be set for Alarm/Trouble mode by positioning slide switch SW4 to the right, for the optional control switches to function (the acknowledge/lamp test switch will work in either mode). In this configuration, each LDM-32F and LDM-E32F provides 16 alarm drivers, 16 trouble drivers and 16 control switches.
Configuring the LDMs 2. Installation Configuring the LDMs Address Switches - SW1 and SW2 It is critical to the operation of the LDMs that the Address Switches be set correctly. To set the LDM-32F’s address to ‘01’, position the arrow on SW2 (tens) so it points to 0 and position the arrow on SW1 (ones) so it points to 1.
2. Installation Configuring the LDMs Switch Settings 1 - Not Used: This switch must be set “OFF” 2 - Expanders Installed: None = OFF; One = ON; Two = OFF; Three = ON 3 - Expanders Installed: None = OFF; One = OFF; Two = ON; Three = ON 4 - Eight-Point Shift: Set switch “ON”...
3. Operation Lamp Test/Acknowledge A separate, dedicated lamp test switch is required for each LDM-32F and LDM-E32F (see "Wiring the Control Switch" on page 24). A switch installed for LAMP TEST/ACKNOWLEDGE performs two functions: 1. When pressed, it will light all LEDs wired to the specific LDM module (except the On Line LED) and will sound the integral piezo (if enabled) for as long as the switch is held down.
4. LDM Communications Receive Only LDM-32Fs For duplicate annunciation of system points, LDMs can be configured for Receive Only annunciation. Receive Only LDMs must be set to the same address as the LDM they duplicate, but are not fully supervisable. Receive Only LDMs intercept information being transmitted to a Receive/Transmit LDM so that this information can be duplicated at an intermediate display location.
5. Electrical Ratings and Current Calculations Lamp Driver Electrical Ratings LDM modules may use either 24 VDC (regulated) or internal 5 VDC for powering connected LEDs. 5 volt usage conserves power but is limited in the current available to drive the LEDs. Refer to "Wiring for Lamp/LED" on page 23 for connection illustrations.
5. Electrical Ratings and Current Calculations Calculating Standby and Calculating Standby and Alarm Currents The LDM series annunciators draw their power from the Fire Alarm Control Panel and must be considered when calculating primary and secondary power requirements. Refer to the installation manual for the particular control panel employed for the calculation of power requirements for the entire system.
Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 Capabilities When installed with a Sensiscan 2000, the LDM Series modules can annunciate general system status; the status of all initiating and notification circuits and output relays. Plus, manually activate all points via control switches. Each lamp driver output may be assigned to one and only one system I/O point: Optional Sensiscan 2000 plug in Modules - IZ-8F - Initiating Device Circuits (alarm and trouble)
Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 Power Supply Connection Power Supply Connection The LDMs may be powered by an MPS-24AF or an MPS-24BF. The power run to the LDMs need not contain a Power Supervision Relay since loss of power is inherently supervised. MPS-24AF Main Power Supply Connect the power run for the LDMs to MPS-24AF TB3, Terminals 1 (+) and 2 (–).
Lamp/LED Driver Operation Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 Lamp/LED Driver Operation LDM Address Switches (SW1 & SW2) must be set to address ‘01’. Lamp Driver outputs do not latch - they track or follow the status of each zone/ point that they are assigned to annunciate. The table below defines the ON status of each lamp driver output.
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Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 Lamp/LED Driver Operation The following table defines the point assignments if incorporating the optional modules available on the Sensiscan 2000. Optional Alarm Trouble/Supv Control Switches Modules (Red LED) (Yellow LED) IZ-8F Alarm Status per Trouble Status per Not Used Circuit Circuit...
Lamp/LED Driver Operation Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 Alarm Only Operation The table below illustrates the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate alarms for up to 56 zones/points (no troubles) with the first eight points (P1 through P8) dedicated to the Sensiscan 2000 system status annunciation (see Figure 24 below).
Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 Lamp/LED Driver Operation Alarm/Trouble Operation The table below (also see Figure 25 on page 39) illustrates the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate alarms and troubles for up to 56 zones/points with the first eight points - 16 LEDs (J5: P1 through P8 and J6: P1 through P8) dedicated to Sensiscan 2000 system status annunciation (see Figure 26 on page 39).
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Lamp/LED Driver Operation Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 The figure below is an example of the connections used when setting the LDM module for Alarm/Trouble mode. Alarm - First 4 Zones or Points Trouble - First 4 Zones or Points Alarm - Second 4 Zones or Points Trouble - Second 4 Zones or Points Alarm - Third 4 Zones or Points Trouble - Third 4 Zones or Points...
Appendix A: Sensiscan 2000 Control Switch Operation Control Switch Operation Circuit corresponds to a specific I/O module installed in user configured Sensiscan 2000. The first 8 control switches of the LDM-32F will correspond to CPU switch functions as shown below, if “8-Point Shift” is not selected. With “8-Point Shift”...
Appendix B: MS-9200 Capabilities When installed with a MS-9200, the LDM Series modules can annunciate the status of 56 software zones or 198 points plus system status. Each lamp driver output is assigned to one and only one system I/O point: Addressable Devices - Detectors - SD350, SD350T, CP350, H350, H350R, D350P &...
Appendix B: MS-9200 Configuration Configuration The control panel needs to be programmed to either “Points” or “Zones”, depending on which type of address is to be annunciated. LDM Address Switches (SW1 & SW2) must be set to address ‘01’, ‘02’, ‘03’ or ‘04’.
Configuration Appendix B: MS-9200 Alarm/Trouble Annunciation of Zones The table below (also see Figure 30 on page 44) illustrates the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate the alarm and trouble states for all 56 software zones with the first eight points of address ‘01’ dedicated to the MS-9200 system functions (see Figure 31 on page 44).
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Appendix B: MS-9200 Configuration The figure below is an example of the connections used when setting the LDM module for Alarm/Trouble mode. Alarm - First 4 Zones or Points Trouble - First 4 Zones or Points Alarm - Second 4 Zones or Points Trouble - Second 4 Zones or Points Alarm - Third 4 Zones or Points Trouble - Third 4 Zones or Points...
Configuration Appendix B: MS-9200 Alarm Only Annunciation of Points The tables below illustrate the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate the alarm state of all 99 points (detectors or modules) with the first eight points of address ‘01’ dedicated to the MS-9200 system functions (see Figure 29 on page 42).
Appendix B: MS-9200 Configuration Alarm Only Annunciation of Points - With 8-Point shift The tables below illustrate the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate the alarm state of all 99 points (detectors or modules) with the last eight points of address ‘01’ dedicated to the MS-9200 system functions (see Figure 29 on page 42).
Configuration Appendix B: MS-9200 Alarm /Trouble Annunciation of Points The table below (also see Figure 30 on page 44) illustrates the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate the alarm and trouble states for all 99 points (detectors or modules) with the first eight points of address ‘01’ dedicated to the MS-9200 system functions (see Figure 31 on page 44).
Appendix B: MS-9200 Configuration Alarm /Trouble Annunciation of Points - With 8-Point Shift The table below (also see Figure 30 on page 44) illustrates the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate the alarm and trouble states for all 99 points (detectors or modules) with the last eight points of address ‘01’...
Configuration Appendix B: MS-9200 Configuration Diagram The following diagram illustrates the configuration of LDM modules for 198 point Alarm/Trouble annunciation. All LDM modules are set to “Receive/Transmit”. The LDM-32F addressed as ‘01’ must be placed at the end of the EIA-485 circuit in order to provide electrical supervision of the wiring between all LDMs on the loop.
Appendix C: MS-9600 Capabilities When installed with a MS-9600, the LDM Series modules can annunciate the status of 99 software zones or 318 points (per SLC Loop) plus system status. Each lamp driver output is assigned to one and only one system I/O point: Addressable Devices - Detectors - SD350, SD350T, CP350, H350, H350R, D350P &...
Appendix C: MS-9600 Configuration Configuration Setting Rotary Switches LDM Address Switches (SW1 & SW2) must be set to an address. Use the following table to set these switches. Note: Do not omit any address when annunciating 636 points or the MS-9600 will indicate a constant trouble.
Configuration Appendix C: MS-9600 Alarm Only Annunciation of Zones The table below illustrates the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate the alarm state of all 99 software zones (no zone troubles), and two NACs, with the first eight points of address ‘01’ dedicated to the MS-9600 system functions (see Figure 35 below).
Appendix C: MS-9600 Configuration Alarm/Trouble Annunciation of Zones The table below (also see Figure 36 on page 55) illustrates the configuration of the LDM Series modules to annunciate the alarm and trouble states for all 99 software zones, and two NACs, with the first eight points of address ‘01’ dedicated to the MS-9600 system functions (see Figure 37 on page 55).
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Configuration Appendix C: MS-9600 The figure below is an example of the connections used when setting the LDM module for Alarm/Trouble mode. Alarm - First 4 Zones or Points Trouble - First 4 Zones or Points Alarm - Second 4 Zones or Points Trouble - Second 4 Zones or Points Alarm - Third 4 Zones or Points Trouble - Third 4 Zones or Points...
Appendix C: MS-9600 Configuration Alarm Only Annunciation of Points The following table displays an example of setting up an LDM Series to annunciate the control panel’s SLC Loop #1, Modules M65 to M128 in Alarm Only mode. By referring to Table 23 on page 52 it can be determined what address can be set to annunciate any other group of address points.
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Index Index 12, 31 Numerics bipolar 120 volts AC 31, 41, 51 24 VDC CAB-A3F and CAB-B3F 9, 19 24 VDC power cabinet 24 volt output cabinets 24 volts regulated power cable 5 VDC 14, 15, 23, 24 cable kit 5 volt output calculation table 5 volts...
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