Alpha AC219 Installation Manual

AC219
Annunciator Controller
For use with CM800 and DS100 Annunciators
Installation Manual
The Alpha Communications® AC219 Annunciator Controller is designed to be used in conjunction with a CM800
Emergency Call system, or a DS100 Door Sentry system. When a switch device gives a contact closure or opening,
depending on configuration, this unit will cause the attached annunciator and/or other devices to sound and to illuminate
the appropriate visual indication.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The AC219 must be placed in a cool, clean and dry location. All connections must be clean and secure to insure reliable
operation. Some installations or local codes may require that it be installed in a protective junction box with its
transformer and the transformer's primary 120VAC connections.
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
The AC219 Annunciator Controller must be powered by a 16VAC 30VA transformer located within 100 feet (30 meters)
using #18AWG wiring. The transformer must be mounted in accordance with all applicable codes. Please note that the
AC219 rectifies and regulates the 16VAC input into 24VDC power for system operation.
Since wiring will vary, depending on the specific system in which it will be used, please refer to the suitable wiring
diagram(s) in this manual as well as system specific information found in the appropriate system manual.
When servicing any system of this type, always check all wiring for shorts and grounds before applying system power to
prevent potential damage to the wiring and system components. Do not service the system while power is applied.
CM800 System Description
The CM800 system is designed as a single priority level emergency call system. With the AC219 Annunciator Controller,
mechanically latching devices of various sorts can be used to send an alert to a master station or multiple master stations
connected in parallel. The CM800 system can support corridor lights and can trigger floor bells, strobes, and many other
audible and/or visual annunciators. All call resets must be done at the originating station.
DS100 System Description
The DS100 system is designed to alarm when a door, window, or cabinet switch triggers a change of state in a normally
open (NO) or normally closed (NC) momentary contact device connected to the system. The latching of the alert is done
in the circuitry of the master station and must be reset there. Usually DS100 systems have one master station but
additional masters may be used, however the alarm must be reset at all masters when this is done.
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