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Beacon Power Management System Installation Manual
This Installation manual is made up of the following separate Installation Instructions for the Power Supply
and Power Distribution Module.
52-296 - Installation Instructions for Beacon Power Supply - pp. 2-28
52-325 - Installation Instructions for Beacon Power Supply - Addendum A - p. 29
52-326 - Installation Instructions for PD Module - p. 30-43
The Beacon Line of power supplies (BNx000) is an of off-line switching power supply product
line designed for use in the access control and fire industries by the Systems Integrator. They
accept several accessory boards designed to increase the functionality of the basic power
supply.
Field selectable output voltage of 12V or 24VDC
Units provide twice the current capability when set to 12VDC as at 24VDC. This is to
compensate for the typically double current draw of 12V devices such as mag locks.
Expandable with accessory boards via the ABC connector
All units can charge up to 38AH of battery while supplying full rated load
Full fault detection, including battery presence detection, and reporting via two form-C
relay contacts; AC fault and System Fault
Flexible FAI input for egress control or other functions. Accepts contact closure (NO or
NC), voltage input, reverse polarity voltage, or open collector input
FAI activation is transmitted to ABC connector for activation of FAI on compatible
accessory boards
Fault conditions monitored include:
Low or missing AC
High or low output / battery
Blown fuse
Missing battery
Reversed Battery
Internal Power Supply failure
Visual indicators include:
AC Presence (Green)
DC Output Presence (Green)
FAI Activated (Red)
Reversed Battery Fault (Yellow)
AC Fault (Yellow)
System Trouble (Yellow)
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 731 Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems
US Standards
UL 294 Access Control System Units
UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling System
Other Standards
MEA Listed
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Listed
Applicable Local and State Building Codes
Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ)
This product carries an ETL Listing from Intertek for one or more of the standards listed above.
Intertek is recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and accredited by the Standards Council of
Canada as a Testing Organization and Certifying Body. The ETL Listed Mark is recognized,
acknowledge and accepted by local inspectors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
throughout North America as an accepted alternative to UL and as proof of product compliance.
For more information about the NRTL program, we encourage you to visit the OSHA Web site at
www.osha.gov.
When installed in accordance with all standards listed in Section 2 of this document, the Beacon
Line provides power for use with (but not limited to) fire or access control equipment such as
mag locks, door strikes, door holders, smoke dampers, four wire smoke detectors, card readers,
keypads, etc.
The AC input for the BNx000 is made through a fully shrouded pluggable cable which plugs into
the AC PWR CONNECT plug (P1). The cable allows connection to either 120 VAC or 240 VAC
nominal input. The BNx000 power supply must be configured for proper VAC input prior to
connection or damage to the system will occur (see section 3.3.3, AC Input Safety Precautions).
AC
PWR
1
ACF
P1
AC PWR CONNECT
Figure 3.3.1
U2
3.3.1 Configuring VAC Input
All BNx000 power supplies are factory set for 120 VAC input (102-138VAC at 50 or 60Hz). To
verify 120 VAC input setting:
Locate the VAC SELECT jumper (J5)
Verify that J5 is in the UP position for 120 VAC input
The BNx000 will also operate with a 240 VAC (195-264VAC at 50 or 60Hz) input. For 240 VAC
input:
Reposition the VAC SELECT jumper (J5) in the DOWN position or remove it before
energizing the power supply.
3.3.2 Wiring the AC Input Power Cable:
The AC Input Power Cable (part #00518) is included. Connection to the harness should be
made via wire nut to an appropriate power source. AC mains wiring should be no smaller than
14 AWG. Wire the cable as follows:
WIREFOR 120 VACFOR 240 VAC
BlackLineLine 1
WhiteNeutralLine 2
Green or Green/YellowEarth GroundEarth Ground
1. CAUTION: Verify that the main AC power is not energized prior to connecting the BNx000.
2. CAUTION: Verify VAC Select jumper (J5) is set properly on the power supply for either 120
VAC or 240 VAC input prior to connecting the cable and energizing the power supply or
damage to the system or personal property and/or injury will occur.
3. CAUTION: The Green or Green/Yellow earth ground wire should always be connected first
or disconnected last for safety.
4. The AC input connector is a convenient and safe means for AC disconnect as the connector
is fully shrouded when disconnected.
5. All wiring should be installed in accordance with NEC760, NFPA70, NFPA72, and all local
code requirements. See section 4.2 for more information.
3.4 Accessory Board Connector (P2)
3.4.1 General Information
The Accessory Board Connector (ABC) supplies the output voltage and FAI control to compatible
accessory boards for increased functionality including additional voltage(s), power distribution
and/or power management and control for access control and fire applications. See page 26 for
a list of available accessory modules. For more detailed information on the ABC expansion port,
see Appendix B, “About the Accessory Board Connector”.
3.4.2 ABC Cable Types
Order #Model #DescriptionUsed With/Notes
1. Used with BNx000 Power Supply, REV AO2 or earlier
00519ABC-016 PIN – 6 PIN, 8”
00520ABC-026 PIN – 6 PIN, 18”
00521ABC-038 PIN – 8 PIN, 8”
00522ABC-048 PIN – 8 PIN, 18”
00523ABC-058 PIN – 6 PIN, 8”
00524ABC-068 PIN – 6 PIN, 18”
2. Used to interconnect EDB-10 & LDB-8 accessory boards in
certain proprietary systems
1. Used with BNx000 Power Supply, REV AO2 or earlier
2. Used to interconnect EDB-10 & LDB-8 accessory boards
3. Increased length for connection over longer distance
1. Used with BNx000 Power Supply, REV A03A or later for
connection to PD8(F), MB8(F) & CMB8(F) accessory modules
1. Used with BNx000 Power Supply, REV A03A or later for
connection to PD8(F), MB8(F) & CMB8(F) accessory modules
2. Increased length for connection over longer distance
1. Used with Bx000 Power Supply, REV A03A or later for
connection to SPS4, EDB-10 & LDB-8 accessory modules
1. Used with Bx000 Power Supply, REV A03A or later for
connection to SPS4, EDB-10 & LDB-8 accessory modules
2. Increased length for connection over longer distance
CAUTION: The ABC-01 and ABC-02 cables are used on older BNx000 boards (PCB#: 38-118 REV
A02 or earlier) that have a 6-pin ABC connector.
DO NOT USE
these cables on newer BNx000
boards (PCB # 38-118 REV A03A or later) that have an 8-pin ABC connector or damage to the
system could occur.
Makes the power supply voltage available on the Accessory Board Connector (P2).
2.8.2012
3.5 ABC Voltage Selection
The output voltage of the BNx000 must be carried through the Accessory Board Connector (P2)
when using the BN x000 power supply with Beacon Accessory Modules that connect to P2 using
ABC cables. The Buss Select Fuse (See Figure 3.5.1.1) determines if the voltage is available on
the Accessory Board Connector (P2).
Figure 3.5.1.1
3.5.1 Adjusting the Buss Select Fuse
The Buss Select Fuse is factory set for proper operation. The Fuse setting options are:
SETTING/POSITIONDESCRIPTION
B1 – DOWN
This is the required setting when connecting a Beacon Accessory Module.
B2 - UPRemoves voltage from the Accessory Board Connector (P2).
Because older BNx000 boards (PCB#: 38-118 REV A02 or earlier) do not have a Buss Select
Fuse, always check the position of this fuse setting when installing a new BNx000 Board (PCB #
38-118 REV A03A or later) into an existing system.
3.6 Output Terminals
The BNx000 has three sets of output terminals:
The DC1 output provides constant power, regardless of the state of the FAI input
The DC2 output provides power which DROPS upon activation of the FAI input
The DC3 output provides power ONLY upon activation of the FAI input
All three sets of output terminals on the BNx000 provide the same output voltage, 12VDC or
24VDC, as selected by the voltage select switch (S1). See Section 5.1 for more information.
DC2
DC3
DC1
F4
D13
TB2TB1
-BAT+ -DC3+-DC2+ -DC1+
Figure 3.6.1
CAUTION: Observe polarity of the BNx000 output terminals as indicated on the board with
respect to the load or damage to the load may occur.
The FAI input connection for the BNx000 is made through TB3. The FAI input allows complete
flexibility in connection options:
Normally Open Contact (switching positive voltage)
Normally Open Contact (switching DC common)
Normally Closed Contact (Fail-Safe)
Open collector
Isolated or non-isolated voltage input
Reverse Polarity voltage input
Latching Input
There are six terminals on the BNx000 FAI input:
TerminalDescriptionUse
V+Auxiliary Voltage Output
contacts or open collectors
These terminals are the positive input/return for
L+
Positive FAI Activation Terminals
L+
the FAI loop. Only one is required for activation of
the BNx000. The second is for continuing the loop
for activating other devices or BNx000 supplies.
Polarity is shown for activation of the FAI input
L-
Common FAI Activation Terminals
L-
These terminals are the common input/return for
the FAI loop
V-Auxiliary Voltage CommonCommon or return for the internal voltage source