Access Navigator User Manual

Access Navigator - Release 1.8 August 2003 6-31
Electrical Installation
Alarm Input Connections
Alarm Input Connections
Installation Summary
n Precautions ... 6-31
n Tools and Materials ... 6-31
n Wire Alarm Input Connector ... 6-32
n Plug Alarm Input Connector into Access Navigator ... 6-34
Precautions
CAUTION! WIRE LOOP RESISTANCE MUST BE LESS THAN 8 OHMS (OR ABOUT 250
FT. OF 22 AWG ABAM CABLE) TO ENSURE DETECTION OF CONTACT CLOSURE. LONG
WIRES SHOULD BE SHIELDED TO PREVENT FALSE ALARMS FROM INDUCED VOLTAGES.
WARNING! DO NOT APPLY EXTERNAL VOLTAGE TO ALARM INPUT CONNECTOR.
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HIS INTERFACE IS DESIGNED FOR OPERATION WITH EXTERNAL SWITCHES OR RELAYS
PROVIDING ISOLATED CONTACTS WITH MINIMUM CONTACT RATINGS OF 60V DC @ 10
MA.
Tools and Materials
Obtain the following tools and materials:
• Pliers, needle nose
• Cutters, diagonal
• Wire stripper, 16-26 AWG
• Continuity tester
• Volt-ohm meter
• 16 to 26 AWG insulated, shielded copper wire for alarm connections, as required by standard
wiring practices.