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CLASS “A” OPERATION WITHOUT OPTIONAL PS-4CA MODULE CLASS “A” OPERATION WITH OPTIONAL PS-4CA MODULE MASTER REMOTE OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING: BATTERY CALCULATION SHEET: WARRANTY STATEMENT: COOPER WHEELOCK INC. COMPATIBLE APPLIANCES: Appendix A LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Terminal Locations Figure 2: Mounting Dimensions...
NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol . All WARNINGS are printed in bold capital letters. WARNING: READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER APPLICATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS Approvals: • UL Listed 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems • Pending: FM • Pending: MEA approved – NYC Dept. of Buildings • Pending: California State Fire Marshall (CSFM) approved • Pending: Fire Protection Bureau (FPB) Chicago •...
1.5 LED STATUS Table 2 lists status of the LED indicators. The ALARM condition occurs when the input causes the output circuits to energize. The TROUBLE LED’s for OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4 and, GND FAULT latch ON when the trouble occurs. They are turned OFF when an alarm condition occurs or the PS-24-8MC system reset switch (SW5) is pressed.
5.00" 7.452" Figure 2: Mounting Dimensions DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) - 16.70” x 12.83” x 5.00” NOTE: All dimensions shown are in inches CAUTION: Use care when punching out knock-outs to avoid damage to internal components. P84662J Page 8 of 28...
2.3 WIRING WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOTAL RMS CURRENT REQUIRED BY ALL APPLIANCES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE PS-24-8MC’s NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUITS DOES NOT EXCEED THE PS-24-8MC’s RATED CAPACITY (8 AMPS MAXIMUM) OR THE CURRENT RATINGS OF ANY INDIVIDUAL NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT (3 AMPS MAXIMUM). OVERLOADING THE PS-24-8MC COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND FAILURE TO ALERT OCCUPANTS DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.
Table 3: DIP Switch Selection Function Switch Position Description Note INPUT Selected output to be controlled by Input 1 (IN1+, IN1-) (DRY1) ------ SELECT Selected output to be controlled by Input 2 (IN2+, IN2-) (DRY2) ------ TEMPORAL Generates Code 3 temporal signal on this output. IN>OUT SYNC Allows a sync signal on the input to be used by the output.
3.0 OPERATION: 3.1 MODES OF OPERATION The PS-24-8MC POWERPATH can provide 24VDC output when initiated by a 8V to 33V (FWR or DC) appliance (IN1 or IN2) or an open contact (DRY1 or DRY2). The output will remain on until the deactivation of the input returns it to standby mode.
3.3 CLASS “B” OPERATION Class “B” outputs can be controlled from either IN1 or IN2. Switch SW7 position 1 & 2 on the PC board are in the “OFF” position. The following are examples of Class “B” connections. A FACP is used as a representative input. •...
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Example 3: IN>OUT SYNC MODE from CODED INPUT SOURCE (CLASS B) CODED TO NEXT APPLIANCE OUT1-4 OR EOLR OUT1 IN>OUT SYNC WHEELOCK SYNC (2.2K OHMS) TO NEXT APPLIANCE TEMPORAL INPUT SELECT OR EOLR RET1 TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR EOLR OUT2 (2.2K OHMS) POWERPATH EOLR...
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Example 5: IN>OUT SYNC MODE with External Sync Module with Audible Silence (CLASS B) SM/DSM TO NEXT APPLIANCE OUT1-4 IN>OUT SYNC OR EOLR OUT1 WHEELOCK SYNC (2.2K OHMS) + OUT1 TEMPORAL INPUT SELECT TO NEXT + IN1 APPLIANCE OR EOLR MINUS 1 EOLR RET1...
Example 7: WHEELOCK SYNC MODE with Audible Silence (CLASS B) TO NEXT APPLIANCE OUT1-4 OR EOLR IN>OUT SYNC OUT1 WHEELOCK SYNC (2.2K OHMS) TEMPORAL INPUT SELECT TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR EOLR EOLR RET1 OUT2 2.2K OHMS POWERPATH AUDIBLE SILENCE EOLR OUT3 2.2K OHMS TO NEXT APPLIANCE...
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Example 9: TEMPORAL MODE (CLASS A) OUT3 OUT1 IN>OUT SYNC OUT1 WHEELOCK SYNC TEMPORAL INPUT SELECT TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR EOLR RET1 OUT2 OR RETURN OUT4 TO FACP IN>OUT SYNC OUT2 (CLASS "A") WHEELOCK SYNC TEMPORAL INPUT SELECT POWERPATH OUT3 OUT4 CAUTION: Strobes require constant voltage and will not operate properly in the TEMPORAL MODE.
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Example 11: IN>OUT SYNC MODE with External Sync Module without Audible Silence (CLASS A) SM/DSM OUT1-4 OUT1 IN>OUT SYNC + OUT1 WHEELOCK SYNC TEMPORAL + IN1 INPUT SELECT MINUS 1 OUT2 TO NEXT APPLIANCE + AUDIBLE OR EOLR RET1 - AUDIBLE POWERPATH OUT3 OUT4...
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Example 13: WHEELOCK SYNC MODE without Audible Silence (CLASS A) OUT1-4 IN>OUT SYNC OUT1 WHEELOCK SYNC TEMPORAL INPUT SELECT RET1 OUT2 POWERPATH OUT3 TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR EOLR RET2 OR RETURN TO FACP (CLASS "A") OUT4 • This mode will only synchronize Wheelock horns, horn strobes, and strobes with the synchronization capability. •...
3.5 CLASS “A” OPERATION WITH OPTIONAL PS-4CA MODULE When using the PS-4CA Class “A” module switch SW7 position 1 & 2 on the board are in the “OFF” position. The following are examples of Class “A” connections with the PS-4CA module. A FACP is used as a representative input.
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Example 17: IN>OUT SYNC MODE from CODED INPUT SOURCE (CLASS A using the PS-4CA module) RET1 OUT1 TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR EOLR RET1 OR RETURN TO FACP RET2 (CLASS "A") OUT 1-4 IN>OUT SYNC WHEELOCK SYNC TEMPORAL OUT2 INPUT SELECT RET3 OUT3 RET4...
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Example 19: IN>OUT SYNC MODE with External Sync Module with Audible Silence (CLASS A using the PS-4CA module) SM/DSM RET1 OUT1 + OUT1 TO NEXT APPLIANCE + IN1 RET2 OR EOLR RET1 MINUS 1 OUT2 OUT1-4 IN>OUT SYNC + AUDIBLE WHEELOCK SYNC RET3 EOLR...
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Example 21: WHEELOCK SYNC MODE with Audible Silence (CLASS A using the PS-4CA module) RET1 OUT1 TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR EOLR RET1 OR RETURN TO FACP RET2 (CLASS "A") OUT2 TO NEXT APPLIANCE OR EOLR OR RETURN RET2 RET3 TO FACP (CLASS "A") OUT1-4 OUT3...
3.6 MASTER REMOTE OPERATION Example 22: Synchronized Multiple PS-24-8MC Using a Master PS-24-8MC (in the WHEELOCK SYNC MODE) Without Audible Silence, and Using Input #1. N G L 10 AMP 250V AC LOSS TROUBLE POWER SUPPLY DC LONG SHORT MICRO FAULT OUT 1 INP 1...
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Example 23: Synchronized Multiple PS-24-8MC Using a Master PS-24-8MC (in the WHEELOCK SYNC MODE) With Audible Silence, and Using Input #1 N G L 10 AMP 250V AC LOSS TROUBLE POWER SUPPLY DC LONG SHORT MICRO FAULT OUT 1 INP 1 OUT 2 INP 2 NOTE 2...
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING: WARNING: THE PS-24-8MC POWERPATH CONTAINS VOLTAGES THAT CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. ALWAYS OBSERVE PROPER ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. Always follow good troubleshooting procedures: • AUX power is available after a 20 second delay on power up and when coming out of alarm. •...
5.0 BATTERY CALCULATION SHEET: PS-24-8MC BATTERY CALCULATION SHEET STANDBY BATTERY CALCULATION Amps 1. The Standby Current for the PS-24-8MC is 0.080 Amps. 2. If in the CP mode of operation enter the AUX current draw (0.060 Amps, 60 hour operation maximum) Amps (0.200 Amps, 24 hour operation maximum) 3.
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