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CommBatt1 BDA Power and Battery Charger System Installation Guide More than just power. Rev. 050322 Installing Company: _______________ Service Rep. Name: __________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ Phone #: __________________...
Overview: Altronix CommBatt1 is an in-building power and battery backup solution for emergency response radio coverage system. Designed and engineered to meet NFPA 1225 codes providing integrators and consultants with a BDA power and backup option. Specifications: Agency Listings: Battery Backup: •...
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24 hours + 30 minutes of alarm 12AH (2 x 12AH batteries in series for 24V) 0.8A 0.15A 17AH (2 x 17AH batteries in series for 24V) 1.13A 0.3A 36AH (2 x 36AH batteries in series for 24V) 2.4A 0.9A CommBatt1 Installation Guide - 3 -...
When servicing the unit, AC mains should be removed and battery disconnected. 7. Connect Altronix Annunciator to AC FAIL, Low Bat ,Charger Fail, Component Fail and, optionally, Ground Fault (Fig. 2a, pg. 6) supervisory relay outputs. If end of line resistor is used it has to be connected between EOL and corresponding [Com] terminals with field wiring connected between NC and NO teminals.
No ANC1BBU annunciator is connected. RS485 communication is enabled. 3 blinks and pause Loss of communication with one of connected ANC1BBU annunciators. 4 blinks and pause First time connected, no Annunciators assigned. 5 blinks and pause RS485 communication is running normally. CommBatt1 Installation Guide - 5 -...
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ANC1BBU must be connected. Unplug communication board if RS485 is not used. + AUX – 12 or 24 V AUX power for connection to Altronix model ANC1BBU Annunciator. Power-limited, (Fig. 2e, pg. 6) 0.6A maximum. Voltage corresponds to the output voltage selected.
Note: Maximum charging current under discharge is 4A. Note: Expected battery life is 5 years, however it is recommended changing batteries in 4 years or less if needed. CommBatt1 Installation Guide - 7 -...
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Fig. 4 - CommBatt1 Wiring Diagram Supervisory Circuit 115/230VAC Input (power-limited) (non power-limited) 5A/250V Heartbeat Power Down Before Switching Brooklyn, NY Altronix Corp. + BAT - + OUT - www.altronix.com Output (non power-limited) Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery 4...
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Two (2) 12V/55AH batteries can fit in the CommBatt1 enclosure. If additinal batteries are needed, separate enclosure is to be employed. Altronix part Number: CommBattEXP Fig. 5 - CommBatt1 with Optional UL Listed CommBattEXP Expansion Battery Enclosure 5A/250V Heartbeat Power Down...
Annunciator. All the trouble conditions will be transmitted through twisted 18/2 pair. Up to seven (7) Annunciators can be connected to one CommBatt1 unit for local trouble indication as long as the total length of wire links betweem units does not exceed 1,500 ft.
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