AlphaRefuge™ 2100 Series (V2) Area of Refuge and Rescue
Assistance system Installation, Use and Wiring Instructions
Pre-Installation Requirements:
• Either 24VDC or 110/120VAC Power
• Analog Telephone Line (POTS, PBX, Or Central Offi ce) with RJ11 connectors. If you are installing
on a Voice Over IP (VoIP) phone system, you must obtain from Alpha Communications® or the
phone system provider, an Analog Telephone Adaptor (ATA) programmed to provide a disconnect (CPC) signal.
• Twisted, shielded, 22 to 24 gauge, 4 wire cabling (CAT 5 rating or greater is preferred) to connect
between each Emergency Phone and the AlphaRefuge™ Command Center Station. RJ11
connectors should be attached for connection to the Base Station. Make sure to maintain wire
color polarity from the phone connection to the RJ11 jack at the Base Station. See the Wiring
Diagrams on Pages 4 through 7.
NOTE: Terminals and markings shown in this manual may not be in the order in which they appear
on the actual equipment. When installing, observe all national and local electrical and building
codes.
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AWD186 Rev. 2 (08/2014)
Installation:
• Remove the front cover from the Base Station and punch out conduit knockouts for analog phone
line and Phone cabling runs.
• Mount Base Station to the wall using suitable mounting screws (not included).
• Connect the red backup battery cable to the battery terminal.
• Connect an analog phone line to the RJ11 receptacle located on the lower left of the circuit board
(See Diagram A below).
• Take 4 wire cabling and insert into push connectors along left side of circuit board following wiring on
pages 4 through 7. Terminate connector onto other end of wires to connect to the Emergency Phone.
• Shields from the cabling runs (if used) should be attached to one of the mounting screws on the
housing.
• Mount the front cover on the Base Station.
• Direct wire to a 120VAC power source (see instructions on Page 3) or 24VDC Power Supply.
DIAGRAM A
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Installation:
• Connect the hot wire of the 120VAC to the L screw on the power supply
• Connect the neutral wire of the 120VAC to the N screw on the power supply
• Connect the ground wire of the 120VAC to the Ground screw on the power supply
• Connect one lead of the DC power connection to the –V screw and the other to the +V screw (polarity is not important)
• Connect the DC power connection to the AlphaRefuge™ Control Board. The power connection is
on the lower left hand side of the board
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