DSC AMX-400 - Installation Manual

AMX-400
Addressable Loop Regenerator
Installation Instructions
The AMX-400 Addressable Loop Regenerator can be connected to a PC4020 or PC5100 mod-
ule to extend the allowable wiring distance on the addressable loop. The unit isolates addres-
sable devices, limiting the effect of short circuits. The AMX-400 can be powered from the
auxiliary power of the control panel or from an independent power supply. A maximum of
four AMX-400 modules can be wired in series.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating Current...40mA (plus current draw of addressable devices)
• Supply Voltage...12V
DC
(min)
COMPATIBLE CONTROL PANELS
• PC4020 v3.0 and higher
• PC5010 v2.0 and higher (requires PC5100)
• PC5020 v3.1 and higher (requires PC5100)
INSTALLATION
Refer to Figure 1 for wiring details and Table 2 for the wire run chart.
1. Select a location for the AMX-400 module. Remove power from system.
2. Locate 3 mounting holes in cabinet that align with module mounting holes. Insert stand-
offs in cabinet mounting holes and snap standoffs into place. Align module mounting
holes with standoffs and snap module into place.
3. Connect the +12V
DC
from the power supply to the RED(+) terminal on the AMX-400.
Connect the ground wire from the power supply to the BLK(-) terminal on the AMX-400.
4. Connect the incoming addressable loop to the + IN and - IN terminals of the AMX-400,
observing the correct polarity.
5. Connect the outgoing addressable loop to the +OUT and - OUT terminals of the
AMX-400, observing the correct polarity.
6. Power up system and perform system test.
Table 1: Current Calculation Chart
Model#
Description
Quantity
Max. Device
Current Draw
(in standby mode)
Total
Current
AMS-220
Smoke Detector
X
0.8mA =
AMB-300
PIR Motion Detector
X
0.75mA =
AMB-500
Ceiling-Mount PIR
X
0.75mA =
AMB-600
Dual PIR Detector
X
3.5mA =
AMA-100
Glassbreak Detector
X
3.5mA =
AMP-700
Magnetic Door/Window Contact
X
0.8mA =
AMP-701
Contact Input Module
X
0.8mA =
AMP-702
Fire Point Module
X
1.1mA =
Total Current Draw (Maximum 170mA) =
Table 2: AMX-400 Wire Run Chart
NOTE:
18 AWG recommended. Wire run calculations include line loss and bat-
tery end-of-life operation.
Figure 1: AMX-400 Wiring Configuration
NOTE:
Do not wire more than four AMX-400 modules in series from the source
loop in series/parallel configurations.
Total Loop
Total Loop
Current (mA)
Feet
Meters
Feet
Meters
Current (mA)
Feet
Meters
Feet
Meters
30
3000
913
750
228
35
3000
913
750
228
35
2500
761
625
190
45
2500
761
625
190
40
2000
609
500
152
50
2000
609
500
152
50
1500
457
375
114
70
1500
457
375
114
70
1000
305
250
76
80
1000
305
250
76
140
500
152
125
38
145
500
152
125
38
AMX-400 Output
18 AWG/1.02mm 22 AWG/0.635mm
From PC4020/PC5100
18 AWG/1.02mm 22 AWG/0.635mm
Limited Warranty
Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free of
defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and that in fulfilment of any breach of such warr
anty, Digital Security
Controls Ltd.
shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective equipment upon return of the equipment to its repair depot. This warr
anty
applies
only to defects in parts and workmanship and not to damage incurred in shipping or handling, or damage due to causes beyond the
control of Digital Security Controls Ltd. such as lightning, excessive voltage, mechanical shock, water damage, or damage arisi
ng out
of abuse, alteration or improper application of the equipment.
The foregoing warranty
shall apply only to the original buyer, and is and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether
expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd. Digital Securit
y Controls
Ltd. neither assumes responsibility for, nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change
this war-
ranty, nor to assume for it any other warr
anty or liability concerning this pr
oduct.
In no event shall DSC Ltd. be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of anticipated profits, loss of ti
me or any
other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the purchase, installation or operation or failure of this product.
WARNING:
Digital Security Controls Ltd. recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However,
despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this
product to fail
to perform as expected.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
©2001 Digital Security Controls Ltd.
Toronto • Canada
1-800-387-3630 •
www.dsc.com
Printed in Canada
29034449 R002 AMX-400
Addressable Loop Regenerator
Installation Instructions
The AMX-400 Addressable Loop Regenerator can be connected to a PC4020 or PC5100 mod-
ule to extend the allowable wiring distance on the addressable loop. The unit isolates addres-
sable devices, limiting the effect of short circuits. The AMX-400 can be powered from the
auxiliary power of the control panel or from an independent power supply. A maximum of
four AMX-400 modules can be wired in series.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating Current...40mA (plus current draw of addressable devices)
• Supply Voltage...12V
DC
(min)
COMPATIBLE CONTROL PANELS
• PC4020 v3.0 and higher
• PC5010 v2.0 and higher (requires PC5100)
• PC5020 v3.1 and higher (requires PC5100)
INSTALLATION
Refer to Figure 1 for wiring details and Table 2 for the wire run chart.
1. Select a location for the AMX-400 module. Remove power from system.
2. Locate 3 mounting holes in cabinet that align with module mounting holes. Insert stand-
offs in cabinet mounting holes and snap standoffs into place. Align module mounting
holes with standoffs and snap module into place.
3. Connect the +12V
DC
from the power supply to the RED(+) terminal on the AMX-400.
Connect the ground wire from the power supply to the BLK(-) terminal on the AMX-400.
4. Connect the incoming addressable loop to the + IN and - IN terminals of the AMX-400,
observing the correct polarity.
5. Connect the outgoing addressable loop to the +OUT and - OUT terminals of the
AMX-400, observing the correct polarity.
6. Power up system and perform system test.
Table 1: Current Calculation Chart
Model#
Description
Quantity
Max. Device
Current Draw
(in standby mode)
Total
Current
AMS-220
Smoke Detector
X
0.8mA =
AMB-300
PIR Motion Detector
X
0.75mA =
AMB-500
Ceiling-Mount PIR
X
0.75mA =
AMB-600
Dual PIR Detector
X
3.5mA =
AMA-100
Glassbreak Detector
X
3.5mA =
AMP-700
Magnetic Door/Window Contact
X
0.8mA =
AMP-701
Contact Input Module
X
0.8mA =
AMP-702
Fire Point Module
X
1.1mA =
Total Current Draw (Maximum 170mA) =
Table 2: AMX-400 Wire Run Chart
NOTE:
18 AWG recommended. Wire run calculations include line loss and bat-
tery end-of-life operation.
Figure 1: AMX-400 Wiring Configuration
NOTE:
Do not wire more than four AMX-400 modules in series from the source
loop in series/parallel configurations.
Total Loop
Total Loop
Current (mA)
Feet
Meters
Feet
Meters
Current (mA)
Feet
Meters
Feet
Meters
30
3000
913
750
228
35
3000
913
750
228
35
2500
761
625
190
45
2500
761
625
190
40
2000
609
500
152
50
2000
609
500
152
50
1500
457
375
114
70
1500
457
375
114
70
1000
305
250
76
80
1000
305
250
76
140
500
152
125
38
145
500
152
125
38
AMX-400 Output
18 AWG/1.02mm 22 AWG/0.635mm
From PC4020/PC5100
18 AWG/1.02mm 22 AWG/0.635mm
Limited Warranty
Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free of
defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and that in fulfilment of any breach of such warr
anty, Digital Security
Controls Ltd.
shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective equipment upon return of the equipment to its repair depot. This warr
anty
applies
only to defects in parts and workmanship and not to damage incurred in shipping or handling, or damage due to causes beyond the
control of Digital Security Controls Ltd. such as lightning, excessive voltage, mechanical shock, water damage, or damage arisi
ng out
of abuse, alteration or improper application of the equipment.
The foregoing warranty
shall apply only to the original buyer, and is and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether
expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd. Digital Securit
y Controls
Ltd. neither assumes responsibility for, nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change
this war-
ranty, nor to assume for it any other warr
anty or liability concerning this pr
oduct.
In no event shall DSC Ltd. be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of anticipated profits, loss of ti
me or any
other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the purchase, installation or operation or failure of this product.
WARNING:
Digital Security Controls Ltd. recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However,
despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this
product to fail
to perform as expected.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
©2001 Digital Security Controls Ltd.
Toronto • Canada
1-800-387-3630 •
www.dsc.com
Printed in Canada
29034449 R002