Specifications
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PS-EXP
POWERPATH™ Operating Modes
(refer to Installation Manual):
Normal Mode: Provides constant 24 VDC output upon initiation by a voltage
to input IN1 or IN2 or by a contact opening on DRY1 or DRY2. The unit
returns to standby mode when the input is deactivated.
Wheelock Sync Mode: Provides signals for synchronization of patented
Wheelock audible and strobe notication appliances. Audibles can also be
silenced in this mode while the strobes continue to ash.
In>Out Sync Mode: Accepts a synchronization signal on the input to provide
a coded output or synchronized output. This signal may come from a FACP,
another POWERPATH or a Wheelock SM or DSM synchronization module.
Caution: Do not use strobes on coded output circuits.
True Input Follower Mode: Accepts a coded signal on the input to provide
a coded output with the same timing as the input. The signal may come
from a FACP, another POWERPATH or other coded source. Caution: Do
not use strobes on coded output circuits.
Temporal Mode: Codes the output voltage in a code-3 temporal pattern to
drive audible appliances such as horns, bells or chimes. Caution: Do not
use strobes on coded output circuits.
Specifications and Ordering Information
Model Number Order Code Input Voltage/Current
Approvals
UL CSFM
PS-6 105530 6 Amp, red enclosure X X
PS-8 105531 8 Amp, red enclosure X X
PS-6EXP 105083 6 Amp power supply with preinstalled expansion module X X
PS-8EXP 106084 8 Amp poswer supply with preinstalled expansion module X X
PS-EXP 105534 4 class B or 2 class A expansion module X X
PS-EXP-RETRO 105527 Field upgrade kit for models prior to January 2010
#
X X
Input Circuit Input Voltage and Current
Input voltage Range 8 to 33 VDC
Input Current @ 12 VDC 0.005 Amps
Input Current @ 24 VDC 0.005 Amps
Output Circuit Output Voltage and Current
Four (4) Class B or
24 VDC @ up to 3 amps per curcuit
Two (2) Class A or
One (1) Class A and Two (2) Class “B” or
8 Class B or 4 Class A (optional PS-EXP module necessary)
Continuous duty up to 3 Amps per circuit, up to 4 Amps maximum per panel
Standby Current
0.129 Amps
Alarm Current 0.129 Amps
Primary PS-6 (120 VAC models) 105 to 130 VAC, 50/60 Hz @ 4.25 Amps
Primary PS-8 (120 VAC models) 105 to 130 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 5.32 Amps
Primary PS-8E (240 VAC models) 210 to 260 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 3.22 Amps
Secondary Power Charging Capacity
32 Amp hours @ 0.750 Amps per hour
Enclosure can house up to two 12 AH batteries
Aux Output
CP Mode PS-8 up to 250 mA
MP Mode 2.5A during non alarm
X= Approved
*= Pending
#=Contact
Technical
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Outputs
• NAC outputs are 24VDC, 3.0 Amps each, power limited
• 8 Amps on total alarm current
• Capable of four (4), Class “B” circuits
• Capable of two (2) Class “A” circuits
• Capable of one (1) Class “A” circuit and two (2) Class “B” circuits
• Capable of (8) Class “B” or four (4) Class “A” circuits with optional
PS-EXP module
• Temporal (Code 3), constant voltage output, Wheelock Sync output or
True input to output follower mode
• Built-in Wheelock synchronization mode that can be fed to any or all of
the output circuits
• Input and output can be synchronized with “IN>OUT SYNC” mode
(SM, DSM, 2nd POWERPATH™ or FACP with synchronization protocol is required)
• Audible silence capability
• Filtered and electronically regulated output
• 2.5 Amp auxiliary power limited output with reset capability
(Removed upon AC loss or alarm. Automatic reset 30 seconds after
AC power returns or the alarm condition is over) 0.240 Amps of auxiliary
power limited output which remains on during AC loss or an alarm
condition when congured for 24 hour battery backup
Supervision
• Compatible with 12V or 24V (FWR or DC) FACP
• Signaling appliance circuits are supervised and steered to either IN1 or IN2
• 10K Ohm, 1 Watt (Wheelock Model #MPEOL) End of Line Resistor
(EOLR) for supervision of all outputs
• 37 distinguishable trouble diagnostics
• AC loss trouble reported over a separate set of contacts (delay of 1 second)
• All troubles are reported over the common trouble contacts (AC loss
can have a delay of 30 seconds or 170 minutes)
• Automatic switchover to standby battery when AC fails
• Thermal and short circuit protection with auto reset
• Input and output status LED indicators
• AC fail supervision
• Battery presence and low battery supervision
• Ground Fault Detection, with diagnostics to indicate which circuit fault is on
• Latching LED’s for NAC trouble annunciation and Diagnostic
trouble LED’s (latching can be disabled)
Power
• Not Battery Dependent
• Automatic switch over to standby batteries when AC fails
• Supports sealed lead acid or gel type batteries
• Fused battery protection
• Thermal and short circuit protection with auto reset
• Supports both 7AH or 12AH batteries in the same cabinet
Inputs
• 120VAC, 50/60Hz, 4.25 Amps and 5.32 Amps Operating Power in Alarm
• 240VAC, 60Hz, 3.22 Amps (PS-8E) Operating Power in Alarm
• 24VDC Battery Backup Connection
• Two (2), 12V or 24V NAC Initiating Circuits (8-33V at 5mA) FWR or DC
• Two (2) “Dry” Contact initiating Circuits
• Accepts two (2) Class “A” or two (2) Class “B” circuit inputs
• Built in battery charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries