15073 OWNER’S MANUAL Table of Contents CONTROL UNIT LIMITATIONS ..................iii INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ............iv PREFACE ......................... v DESCRIPTIONS ........................1 GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES...................1 REGULATORY STANDARDS ..................2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................3 INSTALLATION .........................5 PARTS SUPPLIED.......................5 CONTROL UNIT MOUNTING ..................5 WIRE ROUTING ......................6 TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS AND ELE CTRICAL RATINGS ...........7 WIRING THE 15073.....................8 2.5.1...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL CONTROL UNIT LIMITATIONS This control unit will not show an alarm condition without compatible initiating devices (smoke detectors, etc.) and notification devices (horn, lights, etc.) connected to it. Electrical ratings of the initiating and notification appliances must be compatible with the electrical ratings of the control unit and must be properly interconnected.
INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Information: Faraday (the Manufacturer) provides a limited warranty to the Original Purchaser of this product. The Original Purchaser is the party to whom the Manufacturer issued its Sales Order, Generally, the Manufacturer’s distribution. In order to preserve this warranty, it is important that the product be serviced only by persons who have been properly trained and authorized by the Manufacturer.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL PREFACE Along with the use of this Owner’s Manual, the appropriate following standards and the manufacturers’ instructions for initiating and signaling devices should be used to install and maintain a functioning Fire Alarm Signaling System. NFPA 70-1996 National Electrical Code NFPA 72-1999 National Fire Alarm Code...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 1. DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS The 15073 is a notification and auxiliary power expander that provides up to 6 amps of 24 volts for powering notification appliances and auxiliary devices. The 15073 provides its own AC power connection, battery charging circuit, and battery connections. Used with a fire alarm control unit, this enables you to connect and distribute power to many more devices than your control unit may normally allow.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL You can select which input controls which output, and which inputs are Style Z (Class A) and Style Y (Class B) using the 10 position DIP switch on the printed circuit board. Refer to Section 5 for DIP switch settings.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 2. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CAUTIONS: It is recommended that the printed circuit boards be removed for any procedure that may cause dust, metal shavings, grease or any such matter that may affect the circuit boards and/or parts. There may be several sources of power into the control unit. Each source must be disconnected prior to installing or connecting or disconnecting wiring.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 2.3 WIRE ROUTING Notes: All high voltage and non-power limited wiring must be kept separate from power limited wiring. A ¼” separation must be maintained, with high voltage and non-power limited wiring running in separate conduit openings from power wiring. To avoid induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another), keep input wiring isolated from high current output and power-limited wiring.
Figure 2-2 shows the general layout of the 15073 PC board. This section also provides specific wiring details for accessories. Consult your control unit manual for specific wiring information on the control unit being used. If you are using a Faraday control unit, see Section 3 for connections. Figure 2-2. 15073 PC Board Layout 447179 Issue 1 Rev.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 2.5.1 AC Wiring 120 VAC 60Hz. 2.5A MAX. SUPERVISED, NON-POWER LIMITED **WARNING** Note: Branch current must be protected by a 15A overcurrent device. Figure 2-3. AC Wiring 447179 Issue 1 Rev. A firealarmresources.com...
The 15073 requires a 24V sealed lead-acid battery set. The battery capacity can be from 7 to 15.0A.H. For battery sets larger than 7A.H., a separate enclosure is required. The following steps and diagram explain how to connect the Faraday 14047, 7A.H. battery set. Connect black wire to the negative (-) side of battery #2.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 2.5.4 Style Z (Class A) Input/Output NAC Wiring Figure 2-7 shows how to wire for Style Z (Class A) input and output supervision. Use in/out wiring methods for proper supervision. Compatible notification appliances are listed in Section 7. Style Z (Class A) Output Notification Circuits The configuration shown in Figure 2-7 shows two, 3-amp devices wired as Style Z (Class A) circuits.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 2.5.5 Auxiliary Power Supply Output AUXILLIARY POWER OUTPUT 3A MAX. @ 24VDC NOMINAL UNSUPERVISED, POWER LIMITED Figure 2-8. Auxiliary Power Supply Output Connection 2.5.6 Trouble Relay The 15073 board has a Form C trouble relay built into terminals 7-9 of TB2. The trouble relay will de- energize under a trouble condition.
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 3 3 CONNECTION TO CONTROL UNITS CONNECTION TO CONTROL UNITS The drawings in this section show you how to connect the 15073 to compatible Faraday control units. See control unit owners manual for more information. Faraday Mfg.
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL Trouble Input 2 Input 1 Relay 4.7K 2 W 5% Figure 3-2. Connection to 12400 Fire Alarm Control Unit Figure 3-3. Connection to 12500 Fire Alarm Control Unit 447179 Issue 1 Rev. A firealarmresources.com...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 3-4. Connection to 13200 Fire Alarm Control Unit Figure 3-5. Connection to 13400 Fire Alarm Control Unit 447179 Issue 1 Rev. A firealarmresources.com...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL Trouble Input 1 Input 2 Relay 10 11 24K 1/2W 5% Figure 3-6. Connection to 15220/15240(A) Fire Alarm Control Unit Trouble Input 1 Input 2 Relay 11 12 10K 1/2W 5% BL1-1 BL1-2 BL2-1 BL2-2 Figure 3-7. Connection to 16400 Fire Alarm Control Unit 447179 Issue 1 Rev.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 4 4 SAMPLE APPLICATIONS SAMPLE APPLICATIONS The drawings in this section show various configurations, including daisy-chaining. 4.1 Notification Appliance Power Applications 120 VAC Fire Alarm Control Unit Input 1 Figure 4-1. Input 1 activates All Four Outputs and Input 2 not used 120 VAC Fire Alarm Control...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 120 VAC Fire Alarm Control Unit Input 1 Input 2 Figure 4-3. Input 1 activates Outputs 1, 2 & 3 and Input 2 activates Output 4 120 VAC Fire Alarm Control Unit Input 1 Input 2 Figure 4-4. Input 1 activates Outputs 1 & 2 and Input 2 activates Outputs 3 & 4 447179 Issue 1 Rev.
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 120 VAC Fire Alarm Control Unit Input 1 Figure 4-5. Input 1 activates Outputs 1-2 & 3-4 as Class A and Input 2 not used 120 VAC Fire Alarm Control Unit Input 1 Input 2 Figure 4-6. Input 1 activates Outputs 1-2 & 3-4 as Class A and Input 2 used to silence Sync Horns 120 VAC Fire Alarm Control...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 120 VAC Trouble Input 1 Fire Alarm Control Unit 120 VAC Trouble Input 1 120 VAC Trouble Input 1 Figure 4-8. Fire Alarm Control Unit NAC activating more than one 15073 (Four wires required between units) 447179 Issue 1 Rev. A firealarmresources.com...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 120 VAC Dual Sync Control Module Input 1 NAC 1 (Non-Silencable) NAC 2 (Non-Silencable) Fire Alarm NAC 3 (Silencable) Control Unit 120 VAC Input 1 Figure 4-9. Fire Alarm Control Unit NACs activating two 15073s set for Slave Operation using the 5406 Dual Sync Control Module Note: The configuration in Figure 4-9 or Figure 4-10 must be used, when synchronization of...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 120 VAC Dual Sync Control Module Input 1 NAC 1 (Non-Silencable) NAC 2 (Non-Silencable) Fire Alarm NAC 3 (Silencable) Control Unit 120 VAC Trouble Input 1 120 VAC Trouble Input 1 120 VAC Trouble Input 1 Figure 4-10. Fire Alarm Control Unit NACs activating more than one 15073 set for Slave Operation using the 5406 Dual Sync Control Module (Four wires required between units) Note: The configuration in Figure 4-9 or Figure 4-10 must be used, when synchronization of...
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 4.2 Door Holder Applications In a typical door holder application, the door holder power must be released to close all fire doors under the following conditions: Any active alarm condition. AC power is no longer present (to conserve backup battery power). To close the fire doors in these situations, wire a normally closed relay contact from the fire alarm control unit in series with the auxiliary power to the door holders.
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 5. PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING The 15073 functions are programmed with a 10-position DIP switch and six 3-position jumpers. The following section describes each setting. 5.1 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS The 10-position DIP switch allows you to select the following: How long will the unit wait before indicating a loss of AC? Which input (Input 1 or Input 2) will control the NAC outputs? Which outputs to wire as Style Z (Class A) and Style Y (Class B)?
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.1.1 Selecting the Input/Output Configuration Figure 5-1 shows the position of each switch on the DIP switch for various input and output configurations. The position of switch 4 through 10 does not affect the relationship of inputs to outputs. Switch 1 OFF &...
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.1.2 Setting the Auxiliary Output Switch 4 on the DIP switch determines how the auxiliary power operates. The 15073 checks switch 4 only when powering up. If you change this switch, you must push switch SW2 momentarily to reset the unit to recognize the new switch setting. Switch 4 OFF: Auxiliary Power Output always on.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.1.3 Setting the Input’s Control of their NACs DIP switch settings 5 to 8 are designed to produce outputs from a constant on input. The figures shown below compare the output patterns of configurations before and after the addition of this feature. Slave Operation The Slave operation output follows the input and can be used when the fire alarm control unit NAC is steady, coded, march time, or temporal and the desired output is the same.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.1.4 Setting the AC Power Fault Reporting Delay Normal selection for reporting loss of AC is 6 hours. The OFF position is for test purposes only and the normal position for switch 9 is ON. For testing the Low AC reporting, you can temporarily turn switch 4 OFF without removing power.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 5.2 JUMPER SETTINGS Factory settings are shown. Note: Changing settings for J4-J8 also affect the settings for SW1 DIP switches 1-3. J4 – NAC 1-2 Configuration (J5 must be set the same) • Class B • • Class A J5 –...
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 6.2 BATTERY SIZE CALCULATIONS Standby Current (A.) Alarm Current (A.) 15073 Control Unit 0.140 DIP Switch SW1-4 off 0.035 DIP Switch SW1-4 on 0.015 4-wire Smoke Detectors Catalog # Quantity X Current (A.) Standby Alarm Standby Alarm End of Line Relay Catalog # Quantity...
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 7. COMPATIBLE DEVICES COMPATIBLE DEVICES 7.1 DEVICES FOR NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS The following lists compatible devices for the auxiliary power outputs. • Notification Appliances • Accessory Devices 7.1.1 Notification Appliances Catalog Description Audible Audible Strobe Strobe Number Voltage Current Voltage...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL Catalog Description Audible Audible Strobe Strobe Number Voltage Current Voltage Current 2884-M (*2) Electronic Signal-8T w/Sync Strobe 20-31VDC 0.024-0.050A (*4) 20-31VDC 0.059A 2884-R (*2) Electronic Signal-8T w/Sync Strobe 20-31VDC 0.024-0.050A (*4) 20-31VDC 0.088A 2884-T (*2) Electronic Signal-8T w/Sync Strobe 20-31VDC 0.024-0.050A (*4) 20-31VDC...
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15073 OWNER’S MANUAL Catalog Description Audible Audible Strobe Strobe Number Voltage Current Voltage Current 6238-Y (*2) Horn w/Sync Strobe 21-30VDC 0.038A 20-31VDC 0.170A 6238-Z (*2) Horn w/Sync Strobe 21-30VDC 0.038A 20-31VDC 0.249A 6240 Horn 21-30VDC 0.065A 6243 Horn 21-30VDC 0.065A 6244 Horn 21-30VDC...
Cat. No. Part Number Faraday R711-1 711-1 Polarized Auxiliary Relay MEP-100 15050 Mini-Evac Control Unit RSE-100 15070 Remote Signal Expander RSE-300 15073 Remote Signal Expander 15222A 15222A Signal Expander Panel MVP-500 15060 Mini-Voice Control Unit MVP-501 15061 Mini-Voice Control Unit Notes: 1.
2. For specific wiring and installation information, read the instructions provided with each device. 7.2.2 Relays Faraday Mfg. Description Cat. No. Part Number Faraday LLC R711-1 711-1 Remote Relay Unit Air Products & Controls R712-1 MR-101/C Remote Relay Unit R712-2...
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 7.2.4 Four-Wire (Separately Powered) Smoke and Heat Detectors Faraday Mfg. Detector w/Base Maximum Maximum Detector Standby Alarm Notes w/Base Current Current Air Products & Controls 9269 RW-DC-N 0.081m 115mA Must use EOL Relay 9270 RW-DC-P 0.110m 115mA...
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 8. TROUBLE TROUBLE SHOOTING SHOOTING This section describes the LED states and provides possible trouble conditions of the 15073. 8.1 LED INDICATORS Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) indicate fault and normal conditions. The seven LEDs indicate a fault condition in one of the circuits (either outputs 1 through 4, auxiliary power, ground fault, or battery). A fault condition in the LEDs corresponding circuit will turn on the LED (labeled on the board).
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 8.3 TROUBLE CONDITIONS CAUTION: Troubleshooting is to be done only by qualified personnel who have been trained to repair and test this fire alarm accessory. Trouble conditions are sent to the fire alarm control unit from the trouble relay or associated input trouble relay.
15073 OWNER’S MANUAL 9. GLOSSARY GLOSSARY Alarm Signal. A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as an alarm for fire from a manual station, a waterflow alarm, or an automatic smoke detector. Alarm System. A combination of compatible initiating devices, control units, and notification appliances designed and installed to produce an alarm signal in the event of a fire.