Honeywell Gamewell-FCI AA-100 Installation & Operation Manual

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AA-100/AA-120 Audio Amplifiers
Installation/Operation Manual
Document: 9000-0573 Rev: C
03/12/2020 ECN: 19-0578

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  • Page 1 AA-100/AA-120 Audio Amplifiers Installation/Operation Manual Document: 9000-0573 Rev: C 03/12/2020 ECN: 19-0578...
  • Page 2 Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifica-...
  • Page 3 Acclimate®, eVance®, FocalPoint®, Gamewell-FCI®, FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology®, Honeywell®, Intelligent FAAST®, SmartScan®, SWIFT®, Velociti®, and E3 Series® are registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Chrome™ and Google™ are trademarks of Google Inc. Firefox® is a registered trademark of The Mozilla Foundation.
  • Page 4 • Your suggestion for how to correct/improve documentation Send email messages to: FireSystems.TechPubs@honeywell.com Please note this email address is for documentation feedback only. If you have any technical issues, please contact Technical Services. AA-100/AA-120 Audio Amplifiers Installation/Operation Manual — P/N 9000-0573:C 03/12/2020...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 5 Section 1: Description ......................6 1.1: Overview AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifiers............6 1.1.1: AA-100/AA-100E Audio Amplifier....................6 1.1.2: AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifier....................6 1.1.3: Trouble Contacts..........................6 1.1.4: Backup Amplifiers..........................6 1.1.5: Cabinet Mounting ..........................7 1.2: Mass Notification System (MNS) .........................7 1.2.1: Mass Notification System - Documentation..................8 1.3: Standards................................8 Section 2: Speaker Switching....................
  • Page 6: Section 1: Description

    Description Overview AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifiers Section 1: Description 1.1 Overview AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E Audio Amplifiers 1.1.1 AA-100/AA-100E Audio Amplifier The AA-100/AA-100E audio amplifier provides up to 100 watts of power. There are two outputs provided: • one output at 70.7 V •...
  • Page 7: 5: Cabinet Mounting

    Description Mass Notification System (MNS) 1.1.5 Cabinet Mounting The AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E mounts directly in the FCI-DR-C4B or FCI-DR- D4B cabinet backbox. Primary (AC) and secondary (24V battery) power source connections must be made to each amplifier. The AA-100 and AA-120 amplifiers require 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz pri- mary power and the AA-100E and AA-120E require 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz primary power.
  • Page 8: 1: Mass Notification System - Documentation

    Description Standards 1.2.1 Mass Notification System - Documentation The following MNS System information is available in the Gamewell-FCI, Mass Notification System (MNS) Installation/Operation Manual, Part Number:LS10013-000GF-E. • System Configurations • Class 2 Power-Limited Requirements • System Operation • Cabinets Installations •...
  • Page 9: Section 2: Speaker Switching

    Speaker Switching Section 2: Speaker Switching The amplified signal from each audio amplifier must be connected to a control module, which will switch the signal to a speaker circuit when necessary. Figure 2.1 through Figure 2.4 illustrate the wiring configurations for the AA-100 and AA-120 audio amplifiers. NOTE: SURVIVABILITY CLAUSE: Per the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, all circuits necessary for the operation of the notification appliances shall be protected until they enter the evacuation signaling zone that they...
  • Page 10 Speaker Switching C o m m u n ic a tio n L in e C o n n e c t m o d u le s to 2 8 V D C m a x . L is te d c o m p a tib le G a m e w e ll-F C I c o n tr o l S h ie ld e d , tw is te d -p a ir Is r e c o m m e n d e d...
  • Page 11: Section 3: Primary And Secondary Power For The Audio Amplifiers

    Section 3: Primary and Secondary Power for the Audio Amplifiers Primary power required the for AA-100, and AA-120 Amplifiers are 120 VAC and primary power required for the AA-100E, and AA-120E are 220/240 VAC. Secondary power (24 VDC battery) connections must be made at the designated terminals shown in Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.4. Second- ary power may be obtained from any source of 24 VDC which is Listed for Fire Alarm Signaling and has sufficient alarm and standby capacity (CHG-120).
  • Page 12: Section 4: Installing The Amplifiers

    Section 4: Installing the Amplifiers The AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E amplifiers mount directly in the FCI-DR-C4B or DR-D4B backbox. Use the two #8 nuts and lock washers provided to secure the amplifier to the PEM studs on the back panel of the backbox. Figure 4.1 illustrates the DR-D4B cabinet installation.
  • Page 13: Section 5: Terminals And Connectors

    Terminals and Connectors Section 5: Terminals and Connectors Figure 5.1 illustrates the AA-100/AA-100E and AA-120/AA-120E terminals and connectors. L o w e r B o a rd S e c o n d a ry (D C ) P o w e r P rim a ry (A C ) P o w e r B a tte ry B a tte ry...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Audio Gain Level

    Terminals and Connectors Adjusting the Audio Gain Level 5.1 Adjusting the Audio Gain Level The Installer can use a multi-position rotary switch to adjust the gain of the audio output signal to compensate for audio line losses. After you make the correct adjustment, the audio amplifier pro- duces its maximum rated output power.
  • Page 15: Status Leds

    Terminals and Connectors Status LEDs 5.2 Status LEDs Figure 5.2.1 lists the Status LEDs. SW1 (see detail below) Battery Trouble LED – The battery Normal Level LED – During normal (non- voltage has fallen below a sufficient alarm) conditions, when this green LED level.
  • Page 16: Section 6: Using A Back-Up Amplifier

    Section 6: Using a Back-up Amplifier Use an audio amplifier to backup one or more amplifiers. In the event of an amplifier failure, the backup amplifier switching is automatic. Figure 6.1 illustrates the back-up amplifiers wiring. AA-100/AA-100E Output Audio input from INI-VGE Voice Gateway AA-100/AA-100E Output AA-120/AA-120E Output Backup Amplifier (AA-100/AA-100E or AA-120/AA-120E)
  • Page 17 Using a Back-up Amplifier Notes AA-100/AA-120 Audio Amplifiers Installation/Operation Manual — P/N 9000-0573:C 03/12/2020...
  • Page 18 Index AA-100/AA-100E Amplifiers Backup Amplifier 6 Cabinet Mounting 6 Installation 13 Speaker Switching 9 Terminals and Connectors 14 Trouble Contacts 6 AA-100/AA-100E amplifiers 6 AA-120/AA-120E Amplifiers 6 Backup Amplifiers 6 Cabinet Mounting 6 Installation 13 Speaker Switching 10 Terminals and Connectors 14 Trouble Contacts 6 Backup Amplifier 17 INI-VGE Voice Gateway 6...
  • Page 19 Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan.
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