Edwards Signaling EBPS User Manual

Remote Booster Power

Supply Technical

Reference Manual

P/N 3100485-EN • REV 04 • ISS 28AUG12

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Content

Important information iii

Limitation of liability iii

Remote Booster Power Supply FCC compliance iv

Introduction	1
Models covered 1
Compatibility	1
Installation procedure checklist 2
Getting started 3
Description 3
Component descriptions		4
Specifications	5
LED indicators	6
Installing the enclosure		7
Installing option modules in the enclosure				8
Installing the circuit board in the enclosure				10
Setting the jumpers 12
NAC Class A or Class B (JP1 and JP2)			12
Ground fault enable (JP3)		12
Battery charging (JP4) 13
UL 864 programming requirements			14
Setting the DIP switches		15
Sense 1 and 2 operation (SW1-1 to 3)			15
Synchronization control (SW1-4) 16

NAC circuit operation (SW1-5 to 8 and SW2-1 to 4) 17

Genesis mode for continuous NACs (SW2-5) 19

AC power loss reporting (SW2-6) 19

Auxiliary control during AC power loss (SW2-7) 19

Class A or B NAC configuration (SW2-8) 20

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Wire routing	21
Connecting the field wiring				22
AC power wiring		22
Battery wiring	22
NAC Class B wiring			24
NAC Class A wiring			25
Sense circuit wiring			26
AUX power wiring			26
Common trouble relay wiring				27
NAC wiring using CC1(S) modules 29
Installing the 3-TAMP tamper switch						34
Battery calculation worksheet					35
Notification appliance circuit calculations							37
Introduction	37
What you’ll need		37
Worksheet method			39
Equation method		40
Understanding BPS synchronization						43
Connection of booster power supplies						43
Synchronization of visible outputs					44
Synchronization of visible and audible outputs							44
Applications	46
Key 46
Genesis circuit notification 47
Conventional visible and audible circuit notification 48
Conventional visible and audible circuit to Genesis notification								49
Conventional audible or visible circuit to Genesis notification								50

Genesis visible circuit and conventional audible circuit to Genesis

notification 51
Conventional split mode circuit with fault tolerance notification		52
Genesis split mode circuit with fault tolerance notification 53
CDR-3	Coder to Genesis notification 54
CDR-3	Coder to conventional notification 55
CDR-3	Coder to Genesis visibles and conventional audibles	56

Access control power supply 57

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Important information

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will UTCFS be liable for any lost profits or business opportunities, loss of use, business interruption, loss of data, or any other indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages under any theory of liability, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, product liability, or otherwise. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the preceding limitation may not apply to you. In any event the total liability of UTCFS shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. The foregoing limitation will apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, regardless of whether UTCFS has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory.

While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, UTCFS assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Advisory messages

Advisory messages alert you to conditions or practices that can cause unwanted results. The advisory messages used in this document are shown and described below.

WARNING: Warning messages advise you of hazards that could result in injury or loss of life. They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the injury or loss of life.

Caution: Caution messages advise you of possible equipment damage. They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the damage.

Note: Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort. They describe how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out important information that you should read.

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Remote Booster Power Supply FCC compliance

This equipment can generate and radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed in accordance with this manual, it may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Introduction

This installation manual is intended for use by installers and field technicians. It provides the installation procedures, wiring diagrams, DIP switch settings, etc. required to install and set up the Remote Booster Power Supply (BPS).

Models covered

The following table lists the booster power supply models that are covered in this manual.

Catalog number	Description
BPS6A	6.5 A booster power supply
BPS6A/230	6.5 A booster power supply
BPS6AC	6.5 A booster power supply
MIRBPS6A	6.5 A booster power supply
MIRBPS6A/230	6.5 A booster power supply
XLS-BPS6A	6.5 A booster power supply
XLS-BPS6A/230	6.5 A booster power supply
EBPS6A	6.5 A booster power supply
EBPS6A/230	6.5 A booster power supply
BPS10A	10 A booster power supply
BPS10A/230	10 A booster power supply
BPS10AC	10 A booster power supply
MIRBPS10A	10 A booster power supply
MIRBPS10A/230	10 A booster power supply
XLS-BPS10A	10 A booster power supply
XLS-BPS10A/230	10 A booster power supply
EBPS10A	10 A booster power supply
EBPS10A/230	10 A booster power supply

Compatibility

The input circuits of the booster power supply can be connected to 12 VDC or 24 VDC systems.

For details about device compatibility, refer to the Remote Booster Power Supply Compatibility List (P/N 3100656).

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Installation procedure checklist

Follow these steps to install and set up the booster power supply (BPS).

Verify that all power and field wiring are de-energized before proceeding.

Unpack the equipment.

Review the “Getting started” section.

Review the applications: Review the applications to determine how you want to use the BPS. See the “Applications” section.

Prepare the site: Make sure the installation location is free from construction dust and debris and extreme temperature ranges and humidity.

Install the enclosure: See “Installing the enclosure” for enclosure dimensions.

Install option modules if required: See “Installing option modules in the enclosure.”

Install the 3-TAMP tamper switch (if one is used): See “Installing the 3-TAMP tamper switch.”

Set the jumpers: See “Setting the jumpers.”

Set the DIP switch options: See “Setting the DIP switches.”

Review wire routing: See “Wire routing.”

Check field wiring for shorts, opens, and grounds.

Connect the field wiring: See “Connecting the field wiring.”

Turn on the AC mains power.

Connect the battery compliment.

Verify that no defaults are displayed.

Test the system for proper operation.

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Getting started

Description

The 6.5 A and 10 A booster power supplies are designed to extend the power capacity of an emergency communication, life safety, fire alarm, security, or access control system. You can activate the BPS from options modules or from a control circuit. It has four independent NAC/AUX circuits that are supervised, when configured for NAC. It is also equipped with a fault relay that you can configure for common trouble (with immediate AC failure indication), or as an AC mains failure indication relay (with delayed output). The BPS’s sense input #1 also provides a common fault indicator by opening the output side of the sense circuit.

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Component descriptions

Figure 1: Components

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
			(5)
			(6)
			(7)
		(12)
		(10)
		(9)	(8)
			(11)

(1)Enclosure: Houses the electronics and two standby batteries

(2)Heat sink: Distributes heat away from the circuit board

(3)Circuit board: Provides connections for all circuits

(4)Tamper switch standoffs: 3-TAMP mounting standoffs

(5)Jumper JP3: Ground fault enable or disable option

(6)AC LED: AC power on

(7)Mounting brackets: Option module mounting brackets

(8)Jumpers JP1 and JP2: Class A or Class B NAC option

(9)DIP switches: Two eight-position DIP switches used for configuration

(10)Circuit LEDs: NAC, battery, and ground fault trouble LEDs

(11)Batteries: Up to two 10 Ah batteries fit in the enclosure. For larger batteries, use an external battery cabinet (BC-1 or BC-2).

(12)Jumper JP4: Battery charging jumper

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Specifications

The following specifications apply to all BPS models.

AC line voltage
6.5 A BPS	120 VAC / 230 VAC (50/60 Hz), 390 W
10 A BPS	120 VAC / 230 VAC (50/60 Hz), 580 W
Sense voltage (input)	6 to 45 VDC (FWR and unfiltered DC)
Sense current (input)	6 mA at 24 VDC, 3 mA at 12 VDC, 12 mA at 45 VDC

NAC output voltage (special application circuit)

19.1 to 26.40 VDC

Note: All NACs are supervised. Refer to the Remote Booster Power Supply Compatibility List P/N 3100656 for the maximum number of devices that can be used on a NAC circuit.

AUX output voltage	19.0 to 26.48 VDC
(special application circuit)
NAC/AUX output current	3.0 A max. per circuit with 0.35 power factor
	(6.5 A or 10 A max. total for all NACs)
	(6 A or 8 A max. total for all AUXs)
NAC/AUX capacitive loading	10,000 F max. for continuous NAC circuits
	2,200 F max. for coded rate NAC circuits
	2,200 F max. for AUX circuits
NAC/AUX class	Class A or Class B
Wire size	18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm2)
NAC EOL	UL: 15 k (P/N EOL-15)
	ULC: Use P/N EOL-P1 and select the 15 k resistor
Auxiliary output (continuous)	1 dedicated unsupervised, unswitched 200 mA auxiliary output
	Voltage range: 19.49 to 26.85 VDC
Common trouble relay	Form C, 1 A, 30 VDC (resistive)
Battery capacities	6.5 to 24 Ah for ECS/MNS/LSS applications
	6.5 to 24 Ah for Security/Access Control applications
	10 Ah maximum in BPS enclosure applications
Battery charger current limit [1]	1.2 A when the battery jumper wire is cut
	2.1 A when the battery jumper wire is not cut
Operating environment
Operating temperature	32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Relative humidity	0 to 93% noncondensing
Ground fault impedance	10 k
Intended installation	Indoor-dry
environment

[1] The battery charger is disabled automatically and will not charge the batteries when the unit is activated via either of its sense inputs.

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LED indicators

The BPS has seven LED indicators. See “Component descriptions” for the location of the LEDs.

Table 1: LED indicators

LED	Color	Description
AC	Green	AC power on.
NAC1	Yellow	NAC1/AUX1 trouble [1].
NAC2	Yellow	NAC2/AUX2 trouble [1].
NAC3	Yellow	NAC3/AUX3 trouble [1].
NAC4	Yellow	NAC4/AUX4 trouble [1].
BAT	Yellow	Battery trouble. Indicates that the battery level has fallen below
		acceptable levels.
GND	Yellow	Ground fault. Indicates that a ground fault has been detected on
		the field wiring.

[1] The NAC LEDs indicate a trouble with the load or external wiring on the NAC/AUX circuit. For circuits configured as NACs, this could be an open circuit trouble, short circuit trouble, or an overload trouble.

For short circuit troubles, the NAC does not activate until the short circuit condition is removed.

For overload troubles, an active NAC is shutdown. After shutdown, if there is no short circuit condition, the NAC reactivates after 30 seconds and checks to see if the overload condition still exists.

For AUX circuits, the trouble indicates an overload condition. The AUX circuit is shutdown for 30 seconds and then is reactivated to see if the overload condition still exists.

Trouble indicating and reporting

When the BPS trouble relay is not dedicated to AC power loss reporting (DIP switch SW2-6 OFF), the trouble conditions listed in the table above are reported through the trouble relay. Other internal troubles that do not have an associated LED are also reported via the BPS trouble relay. Other internal troubles include: DIP switch read trouble, RAM failure, code checksum failure, A to D failure, and battery charger failure.

All troubles are also reported through both sense circuit trouble relays.

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Installing the enclosure

When installing this system, be sure to follow all applicable national and local codes and standards.

The enclosure can be surface mounted or semiflush mounted. See “Enclosure dimensions” below for details.

To surface mount the enclosure:

1.Position the enclosure on the finished wall surface.

2.Fasten the enclosure to the wall surface where indicated.

3.Install all conduits and pull all wiring into the enclosure before proceeding.

To semiflush mount the enclosure:

1.Frame the interior wall as required so that it supports the full weight of the enclosure and standby batteries.

2.Fasten the enclosure to the framing studs where indicated.

3.Install all conduits and pull all wiring into the enclosure before proceeding.

Figure 2: Enclosure dimensions

D5

(1)

D2 D3

D4

(2)

(3)

D1

D6

(3)

(4)

(1)	Top view			(3)	Side view
(2)	Front view			(4)	All knockouts are a combination
					0.5 in. (1.27 cm) and 0.75 in. (1.9 cm)
D1		D2	D3	D4		D5	D6
17.0 in		3.5 in	13.0 in	6.5 in		3.375 in	12.0 in
(43.2 cm)		(8.9 cm)	(33.0 cm)	(16.5 cm)		(8.6 cm)	(30.4 cm)

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Installing option modules in the enclosure

Up to three option modules can be installed on the mounting brackets inside the enclosure. Depending on the model, the device must be either screw-mounted or snap-mounted to the bracket.

To snap-mount modules on a bracket:

1.Snap the module into a mounting bracket.

2.Connect all wiring. Refer to the module’s installation sheet for wiring information or to the Signature Series Component Installation Manual

(P/N 270497).

Note: Route the wiring around the perimeter of the enclosure, not across the circuit board.

Figure 3: Mounting brackets with an option module

(1)

(2)

(1)Mounting brackets

(2)Option module

To screw-mount Signature Series modules on a bracket:

1.Remove the module’s plastic cover.

2.Remove the circuit board from the plastic backing.

3.Screw the plastic backing to the mounting bracket using two #6, 1/4 flat head sheet metal screws. See Figure 4 on page 9.

Note: For mounting MN-NETRLY4 modules, refer to the MN-NETRLY4 Network Relay Module Installation Sheet, P/N 310-1827-ML.

4.Insert the circuit board into the plastic backing.

5.Snap the module’s plastic cover into place.

6.Connect all wiring. Refer to the module’s installation sheet for wiring information or to the Signature Series Component Installation Manual

(P/N 270497).

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Note: Route the wiring around the perimeter of the enclosure, not across the circuit board.

Figure 4: Inserting the circuit board

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Installing the circuit board in the enclosure

You may have to remove the circuit board to install the enclosure. Reinstalling the circuit board in the enclosure must be done with accuracy to avoid causing ground faults or shorts. The screws and standoffs must be installed correctly and in the right positions. Use the diagrams below to install the circuit board.

Figure 5: Complete circuit board installation

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1)

(6)

(5)

(7)

(1)Cover (“C” models, only)

(2)Long screws

(3)Circuit board

(4)Enclosure

(5)Enclosure standoffs

(6)Barrel spacers, see Figure 6 on page 11

(7)Short screws

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Figure 6: Barrel spacer installation

(1)

(2)

(1)Barrel spacers

(2)Long screws

Note: The barrel spacers must be positioned correctly so that the long screw can pass through the spacer and into the enclosure standoff.

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Setting the jumpers

There are four jumpers on the BPS. See Figure 1 on page 4 for the location of the jumpers.

NAC Class A or Class B (JP1 and JP2)

JP1 and JP2 are used to select a Class A or Class B NAC wiring configuration for all NACs. The default is Class B.

Note: JP1 and JP2 must be positioned to match the SW2-8 DIP switch selection (Class A or Class B).

Figure 7: JP1 and JP2

	1	(1)	1	(1)
	2		2
		(2)		(2)
	3		3
		JP1		JP2

(1)Class A

(2)Class B

Ground fault enable (JP3)

JP3 is used to set the NAC/AUX circuits for ground fault enabled or disabled operation. The sense inputs are always isolated from local power.

Enabled: Allows the BPS to perform its own ground fault checking. This is the default position.

Disabled: Disable the BPS's ground fault detection only when the controlling panel is providing ground fault detection for the BPS output circuits. See Figure 8 on page 13 for wiring information.

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Figure 8: Ground fault enable

(1)

(2)

+ +

(3)

(1)Control panel. The control panel is responsible for ground fault detection when the BPS is wired in this fashion.

(2)BPS. Disable the BPS’s ground fault jumper (JP3).

(3)To next BPS that requires ground fault detection from the control panel.

JP3 1 2

GF disable: Do not install jumper

GF enable: Install jumper

Battery charging (JP4)

The battery charging jumper is a small wire that controls how the batteries are charged. Battery size determines whether you must cut the jumper wire or leave it intact.

JP4

Cut the jumper wire when using batteries under 10 Ah.

Do not cut the jumper wire when using batteries 10 Ah or over.

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UL 864 programming requirements

NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES

This product incorporates field-programmable options. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below. Some options were permitted under the previous versions of UL 864 and are provided to allow for service replacements on those systems.

Programmable feature or	Permitted in	Possible settings	Settings permitted
option	UL 864? (Y/N)		in UL 864
Four second NAC audible	N	On (4 second delay)	Off
synchronization delay [1]		Off (1 second delay)
AC power delay	Y	On (3 hour, no	On
		dedicated AC failure
		contact)
		Off (no delay)

[1] This option is controlled by switch SW1-4. See “Synchronization control (SW1-4)” on page 16.

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