Page 2 - Fire Alarm System Limitations
LimWarLg.p65 01/10/2000 An automatic fire alarm system –typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warn-ing devices, and a fire alarm control with remote notificationcapability–can provide early warning of a developing fire.Such a system, however, does not as...
Page 3 - FCC Warning
LimWarLg.p65 01/10/2000 WARNING - Several different sources of power can be con- nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equip-ment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards,modules, or interconnecting cables while...
Page 4 - Notes
Page 5 - Table of Contents
CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 v Table of Contents Introduction to the Charger ....................................................................................... 1 Overview .................................................................................................
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vi CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Notes
Page 7 - Introduction to the Charger; Overview; and
CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 1 1. Introduction to the Charger Overview The CHG-120 battery charger is designed to charge lead-acid batteries that provide emergency standby power for a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). Two 12-volt batteries are always used in series to su...
Page 8 - Specifications; Overload and reverse-polarity protection; Table 1 Charger Specifications
Introduction to the Charger Specifications 2 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 The charger also provides the following features: • AM-1 ammeter (0-10A) ordered separately • VM-1 voltmeter (0-50 V) ordered separately • Disable local ground fault detection • Selectable loss of...
Page 9 - Installing the Charger; Battery Precautions; When installing the charger, observe the following precautions:; Table 2 Installation Topics
CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 3 2. Installing the Charger Overview This section contains instructions and illustrations for installing the charger, divided into the following topics: Installation Precautions and Standards Battery Precautions When installing the charger, ...
Page 10 - Installation Standards; Charger Connections, Jumpers, and Switches; Figure 2 Charger Connections, Switches, and Jumpers
Installing the Charger Charger Connections, Jumpers, and Switches 4 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Installation Standards An installer should be familiar with the following standards: • NEC Article 300 Wiring Methods. • NEC Article 760 Fire Protective Signaling Systems. •...
Page 11 - Connecting AC Power to the Charger; Figure 3 Using SW1 to Select AC Voltage
Connecting AC Power to the Charger Installing the Charger CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 5 Connecting AC Power to the Charger Caution: Before connecting AC power to the charger—make sure to set the Voltage Select Switch (SW1) on the charger (Figure 2) to match your AC pow...
Page 12 - Connecting Batteries to the Charger; Figure 5 shows how to connect two 25 AH batteries to the; Step Action
Installing the Charger Connecting Batteries to the Charger 6 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Connecting Batteries to the Charger Overview you can connect 25 AH –120 AH batteries to the charger. This section provides illustrations and instructions for connecting two batteri...
Page 13 - Connecting Four Batteries; Figure 6 shows how to connect four 55 AH batteries to the; Figure 6 Connecting Four Batteries to a Charger; Do not; Battery; Table 4 Connecting 55 AH Batteries
Connecting Batteries to the Charger Installing the Charger CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 7 Connecting Four Batteries Figure 6 shows how to connect four 55 AH batteries to the charger: Figure 6 Connecting Four Batteries to a Charger Table 4 contains instructions for conne...
Page 14 - Mounting the Charger; Mounting the Charger into a CAB-X3 Series Cabinet; You can mount a charger into the
Installing the Charger Mounting the Charger 8 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Mounting the Charger Mounting the Charger into a CAB-X3 Series Cabinet You can mount a charger into the bottom row of a CAB-X3 Series Cabinet, as long as the charger is within 20 feet of the load...
Page 15 - Mounting the Charger into a BB-55 Battery Box; You can also mount a charger into a; Figure 8 Mounting a Charger into a BB-55
Mounting the Charger Installing the Charger CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 9 Mounting the Charger into a BB-55 Battery Box You can also mount a charger into a BB-55 battery box, as long as the BB-55 is within 20 feet of the load. Note that a charger takes up half the spac...
Page 16 - Connecting the Charger to a Load; Make sure all power sources are off to the charger and the load.; Connecting the Charger to a Multiple Load; You can connect a charger to multiple; Figure 9 Typical Wiring for a Charger to a Multiple Load; To connect a charger as shown in Figure 9, follow these steps:
Installing the Charger Connecting the Charger to a Load 10 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Connecting the Charger to a Load This section provides two applications for connecting a charger to a load. While connecting a charger to a load, observe the following precautions: •...
Page 17 - Adding the Charger for Additional Current; Due to internal fuses, the maximum alarm; Figure 10 Typical Connections for Drawing Additional Current; To connect a charger as shown in Figure 10, follow these steps:
Connecting the Charger to a Load Installing the Charger CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 11 Adding the Charger for Additional Current Due to internal fuses, the maximum alarm current that can be drawn from the batteries and passed through the charger’s two output circuits i...
Page 18 - Configuring the Charger; You can configure the charger to do the following:; Figure 11 Configuring the Charger; Disable ground fault detection
Installing the Charger Configuring the Charger 12 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Configuring the Charger You can configure the charger to do the following: • Set the charger input power (see Figure 3 on page 5). • Delay AC loss reporting (for Central Station applications)...
Page 19 - Figure 13 Connections for Optional Devices; Function; Table 5 Charger Trouble and Form-C Relay Connections
Trouble and Form-C Relay Connections (Optional) Installing the Charger CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 13 Trouble and Form-C Relay Connections (Optional) Table 5 contains descriptions of optional connectors on the charger: Figure 13 shows charger trouble and Form-C relay c...
Page 20 - Installing Optional Meters; Installing an AM-1; You can connect a VM-1 across a charger output circuit. For example,; Table 6 Optional Meters
Installing the Charger Installing Optional Meters 14 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Installing Optional Meters You can also order and install a ammeter (AM-1) or voltmeter (VM-1) for use with the charger. If mounting an AM-1 or a VM-1, mount the meter to a BB-55 as shown ...
Page 21 - Operating the Charger; Warning; Make sure the Battery Interconnect Cable(s) is not connected.; Understanding the LED Status Indicators; Figure 15 LED Status Indicators
CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 15 3. Operating the Charger Overview This section contains information on starting the charger, interpreting the LED Status Indicators on the charger, and normal operation of the charger. Starting the Charger Warning : Before starting the ch...
Page 22 - Normal Operation; LED; Table 7 LED Status Indicators
Operating the Charger Normal Operation 16 CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 Table 7 shows the conditions that cause the charger LEDs to come on: Normal Operation The CHG-120 charges batteries at 4.5 A. When batteries are fully charged, the charger maintains a float charge of...
Page 23 - Index
CHG-120 Instruction 11/22/04 PN: 52459:A FCI P/N:9000-0572 17 AAC loss reporting 1, 4, 12AC Power 4AC power connections 5AM-1 installation 14 AM-1 ammeter 2AM-1 connector 4Bbatteries 1battery 25 AH connection 6connecting four 7 battery charger 1battery connections 4, 6battery replacement 2battery si...
Page 24 - Limited Warranty
LimWarLg.p65 01/10/2000 The manufacturer warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanshipfor eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, under normal use and service. Productsare date-stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of the manufactur...
