Edwards Signaling 5560MD User Manual

Installation Instructions for Catalog Series 5560MD

Description and Operation

Edwards Catalog Series 5560M is an integrated communication
system designed to sound 55 system tones or one 20-second voice
message in factory, hallway, office and personnel areas. The Mini­Mi is available either with or without a strobe. The Mini-Mi has
three modes of operation: stand-alone tone generation, stand-alone
voice generation and system audio operation. The Mini-Mi is in a
NEMA Type 3R enclosure and is UL 1971 and UL 464 Listed.

Five modules are available for use with the Mini-Mi.

Catalog Number Description

556A-M Audio Coupler Module

556A-M485 Audio Coupler Module with RS485 Connectivity

556T-M Tone Module

Electrical Specifications

INPUT POWER
Catalog Typical Current (A)
Number Voltage* Standby Tone On
5560MD-FJ 24V DC Regulated .03 .130
5560MDR-FJ
5560MDS-FJ 24V DC Regulated .03 .130
5560MDRS-FJ

Mini-Mi

TM

Signal for Fire Alarm Use

CAUTION

During installation, take care not to damage
components on the printed circuit board.

2. Remove (2) screws holding pc board to speaker in the Mini-Mi
housing and remove pc board. (See Figure 1.)

WARNING

Do not apply power to the unit until installation is
completed and housing cover and outlet box cover are
secured.

3. Insert appropriate module, plugging it into the main board.
Secure to speaker using screws removed in step 2. (See Figure

1.)

4. Connect green ground wire to earth ground.

Feed power source wires from the notification appliance circuit
through the backplate and connect to the unit's power source
leads using wire nuts. Observe polarity for DC units.

For models with strobes, connect a second set of power source
wires to the strobe power leads.

5. Select the appropriate module from below and make
connections and settings as described below.

Audio Coupler Module Boards

Connect incoming 10V, 25V or 70V RMS audio line to AUD (+)
and AUD (-) as shown in Figure 2.

Place the audio voltage jumper on the appropriate audio voltage
(Figure 2).

Tone Module Boards

Set miniature programming switch on the printed circuit board
(Figure 3) for the desired tone. Refer to Table 2.

Installation

Installation should be completed in accordance with either the Na­tional Electrical Code or the Canadian Electrical Code, applicable
local codes and the latest edition of NFPA72, National Fire Alarm
Code.

1. Remove (4) screws from cover and remove cover. Mount
backplate on a 4" (102 mm) electrical box using (2) #8-32 x 5/8"
screws (provided) and (2) #8 steel washers (provided) or other
suitable hardware. For weatherproof applications, mount to
the Cat. No. 449 back box (purchased separately) using (4) #6­32 x 3/4" screws (provided) and (4) #8 steel washers (provided)
or other suitable hardware.

RS485 Activation

For models with RS485 activation, connect the RS485 wires to
terminals + TX/RX and - TX/RX on the module.

Set the dipswitch on the PC board for the appropriate baud rate
(Table 1) and address (Table 2) as shown in Figures 2 and 3.

Maintenance and Maintenance and

Maintenance and

Maintenance and Maintenance and

Examine the unit semi-annually for external accumulation of dirt.
Clean if necessary.

The Adaptatone should be tested annually or as required by the
local authority having jurisdiction to ensure continuous service.

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Mounting Holes

AB

AUD(-)

AUD(+)

-TX/RX +TX/RX

AUDIO VOLTAGE

12345678

ADDRESS BAUD

OPEN

70V

25V

10V

AUDIO IN

(10V, 25V, or 70V RMS)

ELECTRICAL

SUPERVISION

to Secure
Module to Speaker

Connector - Plug
Appropriate Module into
Main Board

Potentiometer
to Adjust
Main Volume

Figure 1. Mini-Mi Housing

AUDIO VOLTAGE

70V

25V

10V

AUD(+)

AUD(-)

AB

ELECTRICAL

SUPERVISION

AUDIO IN

(10V, 25V, or 70V RMS)

556A-M485 (with RS485 Connectivity)556A-M

Figure 2. Audio Coupler Modules

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