AQL Series Intelligent Power Systems Installation Instructions Product Pages AQL4, AQL6, AQL102/AQL104 Power Supply Boards ..............4 D8/D8P Power Distribution Module ...................10 R8 Power Relay Module ........................11 B100 Secondary Voltage Module ....................13 M8 Managed Power Control Module ..................17 Netlink Power Monitoring Module ....................26 Software Agreement ........................50...
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Introduction Symbol Definitions FCC Information General Applications The following symbols are used This equipment has been tested and found The power supply must be installed throughout this manual: to comply with the limits for a Class A digital within the protected area. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Connections to the SYS FLT, and ICES-003.
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FAI Usage The Fire Alarm Interface (FAI) is used to unlock doors during a fire alarm condition. The FAI input will accept various activation methods and must be wired as shown below. FAI INPUT FAI INPUT L L V– V– I– I– I+ I+ V+ Activation with a Normally Open Relay Contact FAI Activates when the NO contact CLOSES.
AQL4, AQL6, AQL102/104 Power Supply Boards Specifications Certifications Electrical Environmental • UL 294 Listed • ULC-S318 Listed • CSA C22.2 #107.1 • Up to 91% efficiency • Operating Temperature: • UL 603 Listed • ULC-S319 Listed • RoHS Compliant 32˚ to 120˚F [0˚ to 49˚C] •...
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Mounting Power Boards to the Enclosure Mounting a Securitron Intelligent Power Board to an enclosure via the four snap-in standoffs supplied. Locate the appropriate mounting holes in the enclosure and snap the standoffs into the holes. Align the board mounting holes with the standoffs (be sure the PC board is properly oriented) and snap the board onto the standoffs.
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Typical Installation & Wire Routing AC INPUT Actual configuration and wire routing will vary based on the AC INPUT components installed in your system. The following guidelines should BATTERY be followed for installation: • Class 2 Power limited wiring must be separated from nonpower limited wiring by a minimum of 1/4"...
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AQL4 Power Supply Overview AC Input Voltage Selection — FAI LED (RED) — Indicates activation Auxiliary Voltage — A fixed Leave INTACT for 120 V input. of the Fire Alarm Input. Class 2 DC output. CUT for 230 V input. FlexIO Connector —...
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AQL6 Power Supply Overview AC Input Voltage Selection — FAI & Charge Current FAI Input — The input from the FACP. Leave INTACT for 120 V input. Configuration Switches Can be wired to accept a NO, NC, CUT for 230 V input. Open Collector, or Voltage input.
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AQL102/104 Power Supply Overview AC Input Voltage Selection — FAI & Charge Current Auxiliary Voltage — A fixed Leave INTACT for 120 V input. Configuration Switches Class 2 DC output. CUT for 230 V input. SWITCH 1 — FAI Selection FAI Input —...
R8 Power Power Relay Module Specifications Certifications Electrical Environmental • UL 294 Listed • Input • Zone Input — R8P Current: • Operating Temperature: • UL 603 Listed — Voltage: 12 or 24 — Zone Count: 8 2.5 A resistive 32˚...
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Power Control Dry Diode Removal FAI LED (RED) — This LED indicates that the R8 has received an FAI signal from Contact Output the AQL power supply through the The diodes on the R8 are on the top side of the board between the output FlexIO connector.
B100 Secondary Voltage Module Specifications Certifications Electrical Shipping Weight • UL 294 Listed • Input • Output • Fuse • .2 lbs • UL 603 Listed — Voltage: 8-25 V — Voltage: 4.7-23 V — 7.5 A ATM Dimensions • UL 1076 Listed (Must be at least —...
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Overview DC IN Connectors (J1 & J4) — These FlexIO Connectors (JP1 & JP2) — These DC Output — This is the output terminal fastons are the input to the B100. Either connectors allow the fault status of the strip. This terminal strip is nonremovable faston may be used as the input.
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Current Loading Current Load Examples Example 1 Example 3 Power drawn from the B100 subtracts What size AQL power What size AQL power from the power available from the AQL supply do you need to create a dual supply do you need to create a supplying the B100.
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Application Examples Dual Voltage 24 V | 12 V Dual Voltage 24 V | 12 V Using: Using: • One (1) AQL Power Supply • One (1) AQL Power Supply • One (1) B100 Secondary Voltage Module • One (1) B100 Secondary Voltage Module •...
M8 Managed Power Control Module Specifications Certifications Electrical Environmental Shipping Weight • UL 294 Listed • Input • Zone Input • Operating • 1 lb • UL 603 Listed — Voltage: 12 or 24 — Zone Count: 8 Temperature: • UL 1076 Listed VDC nominal —...
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Overview INPUT FIELD WIRING Zone Inputs (INPUT 1–8) A B A B A B A B These are the zone input terminal strips. These terminal strips are removable and accept wire sizes from AWG12 – AWG22. The terminals are labeled on the PC board near the terminal strip.
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Overview Fault LED (FAULT) – Yellow — Zone Outputs (0UTPUT 1–8) — B2 Connectors (J7 & J8) — This LED lights when the M8 detects These are the zone output terminal These fastons are for connection to a ruptured output fuse or other fault strips.
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Input Wiring INPUT FIELD WIRING 1-8 A B A B A B A B Each input on the M8/M8P has an “A” terminal and a “B” terminal. • When using a dry contact to activate IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5 IN6 IN7 IN8 the input, the contact is placed across these terminals.
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Reverse Protection Diodes The outputs of the M8/M8P have built-in reverse protection diodes. OUTPUT FIELD WIRING OUTPUT FIELD OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT8 M8/M8P Diode Removal If a delay in lock release is present the diode from the corresponding output zone should OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 be removed from the circuit as shown.
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M8 Status Page Using the M8 Power Control Module This section discusses software Return Button — This button returns Output Description — This column shows programming of the M8/M8P board. to the NL4 Home page. Any changes the programmable descriptive name given to the zone.
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Using the M8 Power Control Module (continued) Power (W) — This column shows Cycle Count — This column shows the total Reset Selected / All Outputs — These the calculated power being number of cycles for each output since the buttons will manually disable outputs for supplied by the output terminals count was last reset.
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M8 Programming Page Programming the M8 Power Control Module From the Status page of the NL4 Export Settings — This button saves the Control Input Type — This column has interface, click the “Programming” configuration of the M8 zones to a file, a drop-down list for the type of input which may be imported to other M8 to be used to activate the zone.
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Programming the M8 Power Control Module (continued) Output Load Type — This column has a Email Alert on Fault — This column has Current Upper Limit (A) — This column drop-down list for the type of device being a drop-down list to select whether fault allows setting an upper current limit to powered.
Netlink Power Monitoring Module Specifications Certifications Electrical Class 2 power limited wiring must be separated Shipping Weight from non-power limited wiring by a minimum • UL 294 Listed • Input • .25 lbs of 1/4 inch and must use separate knockouts •...
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Module Overview The following are basic Netlink board descriptions. Refer to the appropriate section for more detailed information. C1 & C2 Inputs (J12 & J16) — These Future Use (J9) —This jumper is reserved Current Sensor – Current Lead 1 (SHORT) —...
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Reset Event 1 RJ45 ADC 1 Input SYS DATA LINK Device 2 Device 3 Device 4 Device 1 Diagram 1: NL4 Module Overview Diagram 2: Current Sensor Cable...
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Making the Power Connecting Devices to be Connections to Monitored to the Netlink the Netlink Connect one end of the SPI cable to If monitoring the battery health of AQL power supplies using the Current Sensors, one of the “Device” connectors on the DC Systems ONLY Netlink.
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Connecting To Securitron To FPO Sense Wire To Securitron Netlink the Current Sensor(s) Battery To FPO DC1 + Current Sensor Battery Terminals Terminal Input Terminals Typically, the current sensor is used to measure battery discharge current to allow battery testing and utilization of the Battery Condition bar graph.
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Remote 9-28 Temperature Sensor – + The remote temperature sensor allows measuring a temperature up to 6 feet away from the NL4 board. Plug the sensor into J18 and run the sensor wire to the area or device to be monitored. Connecting the ADC (Voltmeter) Input Black...
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Preparing to configure Before connecting the Securitron Netlink to a network for the Netlink board the first time, the board must be configured using a laptop. In order to perform the initial configuration WARNING: All screens shown are of the NL4 GUI. screens are similar, with changes as of the Netlink, you will need the following: noted in the text.
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Resetting the Netlink • To reset the Netlink to factory default user name and password press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds. • To reset the Netlink to factory default user name, password, IP address, certificate, and Cipher Suite settings, press and hold the Reset button for 30 seconds.
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Time Settings The Time Settings block on Configuration Page (see page 33), is where the time and date are programmed into the Netlink. First, select the correct time zone from the drop down list and click Submit. After the time zone is set, the time and date can be set one of three ways: Manual Entry Enter the correct time and date...
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Configuring the Email Settings The Netlink can be configured to send email alerts on user-specified conditions and periodic status reports. Underneath the SNMP Settings block on the Configure page is the Email Settings block. Under “Receive Addresses”, the email address or addresses to receive the alerts and reports should be entered.
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Configuring the Securitron Netlink Network Module Settings Below the Email Test block is the Network Module Settings block, where application-specific parameters of the Netlink can be set. Enter any meaningful This is the upper current This is the lower voltage name to help identify limit for Current Sensor limit for the ADC1 input.
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User Settings In the User Settings block of the Configure screen, you can enter the user names, passwords, access levels, and password complexity for the Netlink board. The default user is “admin” and the password for this account is also “admin”. Upon first login, the system will prompt changing the username and password.
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Certificate Log • Click Show Certificate Log to view the certificate activity log. • Click Hide Certificate Log to hide the window. Import & Export Configuration File Import Certificate and Import Settings The Netlink allows the user to export the settings that are configured in the Netlink to a file.
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Setting up the Parameters for the Email Reports The Netlink can send email alerts based on selectable conditions. If enabled, when the selected conditions are met, the Netlink will send an email with an attached report file (in CSV format). To set up the email alert conditions, click the Reporting link in the top menu. Select the Email Alert Triggers The “Alert Enable On”...
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Select the Occurrences to Report The “Select Occurrences to Report” block of the Reporting page allows the setting of the number of history events to be included in the report file attached to the alert email (example right). The Netlink records a snapshot of device parameters at the time period selected on the Configure page.
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Viewing System Parameters on the Netlink Home Page Before system parameters can be viewed, you must be logged into the Securitron Netlink board using the proper IP address, user name, and password for the Netlink. The Home page contains all of the real-time parameters monitored directly by the Netlink as well as status of the connected devices.
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Network Module Data, History & Control Sections Below the Basic Site Information are the parameters and settings related to the Securitron Netlink board and the Web Interface itself. Enclosure This is the temperature Event1 This field shows the status View/Export The Netlink saves a Temperature of the Netlink board.
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Connected Devices Section The bottom of the home page shows the devices connected to the Device connectors of the Netlink with a SPI cable. Each device will display a photo of the device and the model number. The Device ID is a unique number given by the Netlink to each device.
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Power System Monitoring & System History Any power supply connected to a device input will provide the following parameters:. Device ID This is the identifying Battery Charge This field indicates the Battery This field displays the label for the device. Current charge current being Installed Time...
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Battery Status The section at the left of the middle section When the battery discharges to one • Replace Battery — This displays the of the screen shows the current battery yellow bar, an email alert will be sent scheduled battery replacement date, status.
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Battery Test Battery Settings The Battery Test section allows the user Select whether or not you want a report The Battery Settings block is under the to test the actual run-time of a system emailed at the end of the test by selecting Battery Test block next to the Power with the installed battery set.
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Power Supply Settings Current Sensor Calibration Reset Timer for New The power supply section shows the programmable settings for Battery Installation The Current Sensor Calibration block the AQL power supply. is at the bottom of the power supply Select this option after installing a new page.
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Using the Tools Page Clicking the Tools link at the top of the display will bring up the Tools page. This page allows upgrading of the firmware and rebooting the Netlink board. Upgrading Firmware Rebooting the Netlink Board The Upgrade Firmware section is Verify the correct file name and click The “Reboot”...
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Power Supply Settings The report file sent by email by the The example below has been Below the top three rows is data specific to Netlink is sent as an unformatted .CSV reformatted for better readability in the Netlink and any devices connected to it. file.
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