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AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR
Installation, Operation, and
Instruction Manual
SHIELD FIRE, SAFETY & SE
Unit 3, Endeavour Drive, Basildon-Essex, SS14 3WF, United Kingdom
+44 1708 377731 • FAX +44 1708 347637 • Shielduk@shieldglobal.com
www.shieldglobal.com
Manual #5403622–Rev. A
3/20

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  • Page 1 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual SHIELD FIRE, SAFETY & SE Unit 3, Endeavour Drive, Basildon-Essex, SS14 3WF, United Kingdom +44 1708 377731 • FAX +44 1708 347637 • Shielduk@shieldglobal.com www.shieldglobal.com Manual #5403622–Rev. A 3/20...

  • Page 2: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION The essential purpose of any sale or contract for sale of any of the products listed in the SHIELD catalog or price list is the furnishing of that product. It is expressly understood that in furnishing said product, SHIELD does not agree to insure the Purchaser against any losses the Purchaser may incur, even if resulting from the malfunction of said product.
  • Page 3 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Contents Section 1: AUL-NX10AB/R ............................NX10:1 General Description .................................. NX10:3 System Features ..................................NX10:3 Mounting Instructions ................................NX10:3 Operating Instructions ................................NX10:3 Alarm Condition ................................. NX10:3 Trouble Condition ..............................NX10:4 Standby Operation ..............................NX10:4 Testing and Maintenance ............................
  • Page 4 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Aul-Nx10Ab/R

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Section 1: AUL-NX10AB/R Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual Notification Power Supplies (All specifications subject to revision.) NX10:1...
  • Page 6 The system shall be designed and installed in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances as well as the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Only trained, qualified and competent individuals should install, program and/or service the SHIELD FIRE POWER SUPPLY. Competent people would be aware of these warnings, limitations, and requirements.

  • Page 7: General Description

    General Description The Shield AUL series of power supplies is designed to provide the power and flexibility needed for the most demanding fire system installations. The AUL-NX10AB/R is a 10 Amp 24Vdc switch mode power supply design, which is up to 50% more efficient than linear mode supplies, makes the AUL series the best choice for powering fire system notification appliances and accessories.

  • Page 8: Trouble Condition

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Trouble Condition If the trouble memory feature has been enabled the L.E.D. will provide two brief pulses every second to indicate a trouble condition has occurred but is now restored. This can be useful...

  • Page 9: Battery Maintenance

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Ground Fault: When in normal operation the Ground Fault L.E.D. will be off Communication When in normal operation the Comm L.E.D. will flash occasionally to indicate normal communication traffic is occurring.
  • Page 10 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Notification Power Supply GND FAULT 120/240 VAC DETECT ENABLE Jumper Position 120VAC 50Hz~60Hz 240VAC 50Hz~60Hz Black White Connect to separate Ground unswitched AC circuit Status LED's NAC1 NAC2 NAC3 NAC4 NAC5...

  • Page 11: Wiring Options

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Wiring Options Class B Trigger and Class B Notification Circuit Trigger Class B Style Y Trigger and Class B Style Y Notification Circuit Trigger inputs IN1 & IN2 can be connected to a Class B Style Y NAC trigger circuit as shown below.
  • Page 12 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Class B - Multiple Supply Trigger A single Class B Style Y trigger can be used to activate multiple supplies as shown below. The minimum wire gauge between supplies is 18 AWG. A maximum wiring distance of 10,000 feet is allowed from the triggering FACP and the last supply in the chain.The EOL resistor is located on the last supply in the chain.
  • Page 13 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Pass Thru Mode The NAC output of the AUL-NX10AB/R can be used to trigger additional supplies. Up to 3 supplies maximum can be configured in this manner. Full system synchronization is maintained. The minimum wire gauge between supplies is 18 AWG. A maximum wiring distance of 10,000 feet is allowed between each supply.

  • Page 14: Wire Routing

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Wire Routing A minimum of ¼ inch separation must be maintained between Power Limited, Non-Power Limited, and High Voltage wiring. See illustration for suggested wire routing Reference EOL The AUL-NX10AB/R uses a standard 5.1k EOL resistor (part number 3005013).

  • Page 15: Dip Switch Programming

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Dip Switch Programming Remove power before servicing or changing DIP switch programming selections Input Trigger Type Selects the behavior of trigger inputs.) • Normal Trigger: Trigger input is sampled at a high rate. Used for simple DC triggers, as well as for sync follow and pass-thru mode.
  • Page 16 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Class A/B Selection Each pair of NACs can be individually configured for class A/B operation. When class A is selected, the individual NAC options for the first NAC in the pair will apply. For example, is the circuit pair 1&2 is programmed for class A operation, then only the individual NAC option dip switch for circuit 1 will be used.
  • Page 17 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Individual NAC Options Conditions for activating each NAC are individually programmed. Trigger Selection: specifies which trigger input(s) to respond to. • Trigger 1: NAC will activate when Trigger 1 is activated •...

  • Page 18: Indicator Led Behavior

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Indicator LED Behavior The NAC control board contains an indicator LED for each NAC circuit and a comm LED: • NAC Led: Fast Flashing = NAC trouble (EOL missing, EOL shorted, or current limit condition) •...

  • Page 19: Battery Calculation Worksheet

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Battery Calculation Worksheet Standby current for the AUL-NX10AB/R is 75 milli-amps. Secondary Power Supply Requirements Table Service Use Standby Time Alarm Time NFPA 72 • Central Station (PPU) 24 hours 5 minutes •...
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  • Page 21: Section 2: Aul-Nx06Ar

    AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Section 2: AUL-NX06AR Installation, Operation, and Instruction Manual Notification Power Supplies (All specifications subject to revision.) NX06:1...
  • Page 22 The system shall be designed and installed in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances as well as the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Only trained, qualified and competent individuals should install, program and/or service the SHIELD FIRE POWER SUPPLY. Competent people would be aware of these warnings, limitations, and requirements.
  • Page 23 General Description The Shield AUL series of power supplies is designed to provide the power and flexibility needed for the most demanding fire system installations. The AUL-NX06AR is a 6 Amp 24VDC switch mode power supply design which is up to 50% more efficient than linear mode supplies the AUL series is your best choice for powering fire system notification appliances and accessories.
  • Page 24 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Trouble Condition If the trouble memory feature has been enabled the L.E.D. will provide two brief pulses every second to indicate a trouble condition has occurred but is now restored. This can be useful when troubleshooting brief trouble conditions that come and go over a period of time.
  • Page 25 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Low Battery: When in normal operation the Low Battery L.E.D. will be off. Ground Fault: When in normal operation the Ground Fault L.E.D. will be off Communication When in normal operation the Comm L.E.D. will flash occasionally to indicate normal communication traffic is occurring.
  • Page 26 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Notification Power Supply GND FAULT 120/240 VAC DETECT ENABLE Jumper Position 120VAC 50Hz~60Hz 240VAC 50Hz~60Hz Black Connect to separate unswitched AC circuit White Ground Status LED's NAC1 NAC1 NAC2 NAC2 NAC3...
  • Page 27 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Wiring Options Class B Trigger and Class B Notification Circuit Trigger Class B Style Y Trigger and Class B Style Y Notification Circuit Trigger inputs IN1 & IN2 can be connected to a Class B Style Y NAC trigger circuit as shown below.
  • Page 28 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Class B - Multiple Supply Trigger A single Class B Style Y trigger can be used to activate multiple supplies as shown below. The EOL resistor is located on the last supply in the chain. The minimum wire gauge between supplies is 18 AWG. A maximum wiring distance of 10,000 feet is allowed from the triggering FACP and the last supply in the chain.
  • Page 29 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Pass Thru Mode The NAC output of the AUL-NX06AR can be used to trigger additional supplies. Up to 3 supplies maximum can be configured in this manner. Full system synchronization is maintained. The minimum wire gauge between supplies is 18 AWG. A maximum wiring distance of 10,000 feet is allowed between each supply.
  • Page 30 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Wire Routing A minimum of ¼ inch separation must be maintained between Power Limited, Non-Power Limited, and High Voltage wiring. See illustration for suggested wire routing Reference EOL The AUL-NX06AR uses a standard 5.1k EOL resistor (part number 3005013).
  • Page 31 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Dip Switch Programming Remove power before servicing or changing DIP switch programming selections Input Trigger Type Selects the behavior of trigger inputs.) • Normal Trigger: Trigger input is sampled at a high rate. Used for simple DC Power triggers, as well as for sync follow and pass-thru mode.
  • Page 32 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Class A/B Selection Each pair of NACs can be individually configured for class A/B operation. When class A is selected, the individual NAC options for the first NAC in the pair will apply. For example, is the circuit pair 1&2 is programmed for class A operation, then only the individual NAC option dip switch for circuit 1 will be used.
  • Page 33 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Individual NAC Options Conditions for activating each NAC are individually programmed. Trigger Selection: specifies which trigger input(s) to respond to. • Trigger 1: NAC will activate when Trigger 1 is activated •...
  • Page 34 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Indicator LED Behavior The NAC control board contains an indicator LED for each NAC circuit and a comm LED: • NAC Led: Fast Flashing = NAC trouble (EOL missing, EOL shorted, or current limit condition) •...
  • Page 35 AUL-NX10AR/B, AUL-NX06AR • 5403622 • REV A • 3/20 Battery Calculation Worksheet Standby current for the AUL-NX06AR is 75 milli-amps. Secondary Power Supply Requirements Table Service Use Standby Time Alarm Time NFPA 72 • Central Station (PPU) 24 hours 5 minutes •...
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