POWERPATH PS-12/24-8 (108114) POWER BOOSTER POWER SUPPLY Installation Instructions 273 Branchport Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6899 Ph: (800) 631-2148 Fax: (732) 222-8707 Web Site: www.wheelockinc.com e-mail: info@wheelockinc.com P83862 M Copyright 2002 Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.
Thank you for using our products. Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 - INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 - INTRODUCTION 1.2 - SPECIFICATIONS 1.3 - TERMINOLOGY 1.4 - TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION 1.5 - LED STATUS 1.6 - BATTERY MAINTENANCE 2.0 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
(used to indicate a loop trouble) and common trouble input terminals (used generically by any initiating circuit). Wheelock horns/strobes, strobes and horns with synchronizing capability can be utilized with the PS-12/24-8. Audibles can be silenced with only two wires. Additionally, the POWERPATH can provide a temporal coded signal for appliances that can utilize it.
• Code 3 or constant voltage output generation • Built-in Wheelock synchronization mode that can be fed to any or all of the output circuits • Input and output can be synchronized with “IN>OUT SYNC” mode (SM, DSM or 2 PS-12/24-8 is required) •...
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Figure 1: POWERPATH PS-12/24-8 22K OHM RESISTOR/WIRE ASSEMBLY TRANSFORMER OPEN = 24V SW1 CLOSED = 12V POWER SUPPLY NO "REMOTE" C OUT1 OUT3 INPUT SELECT TEMPORAL STROBE SYNC OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 IN>OUT SYNC OUT4 OUT2 INPUT SELECT TEMPORAL STROBE SYNC FAULT WHITE IN>OUT SYNC...
Section). Each output can supply a maximum load of 2 AMPS and can be individually programmed for Normal Mode, Temporal Mode, IN>OUT SYNC +OUT1- Mode, or WHEELOCK SYNC Mode. The outputs can be configured as four +OUT2- Class "B" circuits, two Class "A" circuits, or two Class "B" and one Class "A"...
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. TROUBLE condition occurs when the circuit is no longer supervised correctly. NOTE: An alarm condition overrides a trouble condition.
IN>OUT SYNC “ON” horns and strobes. NOTE 1: Use only with appliances that can operate using a coded horn appliance. (Example: Wheelock Series CH, and Series NOTE 2: Used to synchronize Wheelock Sync products in the Wheelock sync mode. NOTE 3: Use only with Wheelock Series AS/AH, Series NS/NS4/NH, Series RSS, Series HS4 and products with SL/SLM strobes.
2.4 RELAY STATUS CONNECTIONS POWER SUPPLY BOARD WARNING: BAT FAIL AND AC FAIL CONTACTS MUST BE USED TO REPORT A TROUBLE CONDITION TO THE FACP IN THE EVENT THAT AC OR BATTERY POWER FAILS. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL CAUSE THE PS-12/24-8 TO NOT REPORT ALL TROUBLE CONDITIONS.
Used for a constant 12 or 24VDC output. TEMPORAL MODE Provides a temporal output for appliances that can utilize a coded signal. (i.e. single stroke bells and chimes and some horns) (NOTE: Do not use with Wheelock AS, NS, RSS appliances.) IN>OUT SYNC MODE Allows a coded signal or synchronization signal input to be utilized by the POWERPATH.
CAUTION: Strobes require constant voltage and will not operate properly in the TEMPORAL MODE. A second output set in the NORMAL MODE will provide the constant voltage. CAUTION: Only use audible appliances that can use a coded signal. Do not use with Wheelock Series AS/AH or NS/NS4/NH appliances.
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A second constant input with a second output set in the NORMAL MODE will provide the constant voltage. CAUTION: Only use audible appliances that can use a coded signal. Do not use with Wheelock Series AS/AH or NS/NS4/NH appliances.
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OUT4 SWI "OPEN" 2.2K OHMS SW2 "OPEN" NOTE: When using the Wheelock external Sync Module (SM or DSM), synchronization will only occur with Wheelock sync appliances. Example 6: WHEELOCK SYNC MODE without Audible Silence (CLASS B) TO NEXT APPLIANCE OUT1-4...
SW2 "OPEN" • This mode will only synchronize Wheelock horns, horn strobes, and strobes with the synchronization capability. 3.4 CLASS “A” OPERATION Class “A” circuit 1 uses “OUT1” and “OUT3”. Class “A” circuit 2 uses “OUT2” and “OUT4”. When operating in Class “A” the two circuits must have the same switch settings for the operational mode selected.
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A second Class “A” output set in the NORMAL MODE will provide the constant voltage for the strobe circuit. Only use audible appliances that can use a coded signal. Do not use Wheelock AS/AH or NS/NS4/NH appliances with a coded input.
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LOGIC BOARD OUT4 SWI "CLOSED" SW2 "CLOSED" NOTE: When using the Wheelock external Sync Module (SM or DSM), synchronization will only occur with Wheelock sync appliances. Example 12: IN>OUT SYNC MODE with External Sync Module with Audible Silence (CLASS A) SM/DSM...
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OUT4 SWI "CLOSED" SW2 "CLOSED" • This mode will only synchronize Wheelock horns, horn strobes, and strobes with the synchronization capability. • If only strobes are connected to the POWERPATH outputs, the initiating input to IN2 is not required. •...
Input Selection Switch (Position 1) on OUT1 to OUT4 DIP Switches are shown in the "ON" Position allowing Input #1 to activate Outputs 1-4, Positions 2-4 are set for "WHEELOCK SYNC MODE" NOTE 3: Jumper "RET 1-" to "IN 2-" and "RET 1+" to "IN 2+ " only on the Master PS-12/24-8.
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Input Selection Switch (Position 1) on OUT1 to OUT4 DIP Switches are shown in the "ON" Position allowing Input #1 to activate Outputs 1-4, Positions 2-4 are set for "WHEELOCK SYNC MODE" NOTE 3: Diagram shown with an output circuit (OUT4) on Master PowerPath used to synchronize the Remote PowerPaths. In this configuration the Master PowerPath can only have three NAC circuits.
Check wiring to AC power source. AC FAIL relay energizes No AC power Check AC power source. (indication in remote location) No audible output in WHEELOCK No input to IN2+,IN2- See Example 13 and 14 for proper SYNC MODE input connections.
5.0 WHEELOCK INC. COMPATIBLE APPLIANCES The Following is a list of appliances produced by Wheelock that are compatible with the PS-12/24-8 POWERPATH. SYNCHRONIZING HORNS AH-12 AH-24 AH-12WP AH-24WP NH-12/24 ---------- SYNCHRONIZING HORN STROBES AS-1215W AS-121575W AS-2415W AS-241575W AS-2430W AS-2475W AS-24110W...
(as determined by date code). Correction of defects by repair or replacement shall be at Wheelock's sole discretion and shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations under this warranty.