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Insert Known Values Below into the YELLOW Cells: FACEBOOK GROUP

(I) AMPS 0
(V) VOLTS 0
(P) WATTS 0
( R ) OHMS 0

Computed Values Below:

(I) AMPS
#DIV/0! Volts / Ohms
#DIV/0! Watts / Volts
#DIV/0! Square Root of Watts / Ohms
(V) VOLTS
0 SQ Root of Watts x Ohms
0 Watts / Amps
0 Amps x Ohms
(P) WATTS
0 Volts x Amps
0 (Amps x Amps) x Ohms
#DIV/0! (Volts x Volts) / Ohms
( R ) OHMS
#DIV/0! Watts / (Amps x Amps)
#DIV/0! (Volts x Volts) / Watts
#DIV/0! Volts / Amps
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CONDUIT FILL CALCULATOR
QTY THHN MM^2 Total MM^2 40% Total
0 #14 6.258 0 / 0.4 0
0 #12 8.581 0 / 0.4 0
FPLR (SHLD)
0 #18-2 11.68 0 / 0.4 0
0 #18-4 14.65 0 / 0.4 0
0 #16-2 14.65 0 / 0.4 0
FPLR
0 #18-2 12.65 0 / 0.4 0
0 #18-4 17.16 0 / 0.4 0
0 #16-2 13.94 0 / 0.4 0
0 #14-2 24.06 0 / 0.4 0
0 #12-2 34.26 0 / 0.4 0
FPLP (SHLD)
0 #18-2 11.68 0 / 0.4 0
0 #18-4 16.39 0 / 0.4 0
0 #16-2 16.06 0 / 0.4 0
FPLP
0 #18-2 12.65 0 / 0.4 0
0 #18-4 16.39 0 / 0.4 0
0 #16-2 16.39 0 / 0.4 0
0 #14-2 20.45 0 / 0.4 0
0 #12-2 33.23 0 / 0.4 0

Total Approximate Area MM^2 0

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APPRXIMATE DIAMETER (MM^2) EMT CONDUIT
FPLP Non-Shielded Shielded NOMINAL INTERNAL DIAMETER (MM^2)
#18-2 12.65 11.68
#16-2 16.39 16.06 EMT MM
#14-2 20.45 1/2" 196
#12-2 33.23 3/4" 343
#18-4 16.39 16.39 1" 556
FPLR Non-Shielded Shielded 1 1/4" 968
#18-2 12.65 11.68 1 1/2" 1314
#16-2 13.94 14.65 2" 2165
#14-2 24.06 2 1/2" 3783
#12-2 34.26 3" 5701
#18-4 17.16 14.65 3 1/2" 7451
THHN 4" 9521
#14 6.258 NEC Article 358
#12 8.581

Figures received from NEC Chapter 9 Table 5


and Belden Cable Catelog. All cable
diameter (in inches) was converted to
Millimters Squared

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HornStrobe Current Draw (mA) for Ceiling Standard and High CD HornStrobe Current Draw (mA) for Wall Sta

CD TYPE QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL CD TYPE


15 Temp High 0 X 0.071 0 15 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.054 0 (wall) Temp Low
30 Temp High 0 X 0.090 0 30 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.071 0 (wall) Temp Low
75 Temp High 0 X 0.143 0 75 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.137 0 (wall) Temp Low
95 Temp High 0 X 0.165 0 95 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.161 0 (wall) Temp Low
115 Temp High 0 X 0.187 0 110 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.185 0 (wall) Temp Low
150 Temp High 0 X 0.217 0 135 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.211 0 (wall) Temp Low
177 Temp High 0 X 0.254 0 185 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.249 0 (wall) Temp Low

TOTAL COUNT 0 TOTAL CURRENT 0 TOTAL COUNT

Strobe Current Draw (mA) for Ceiling Standard and High CD Strobe Current Draw (mA) for Wall Standar

CD Type QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL CD Type


15 N/A 0 X 0.041 0 15 N/A
30 N/A 0 X 0.063 0 30 N/A
75 N/A 0 X 0.111 0 75 N/A
95 N/A 0 X 0.134 0 95 N/A
115 N/A 0 X 0.158 0 110 N/A
150 N/A 0 X 0.189 0 135 N/A
177 N/A 0 X 0.226 0 185 N/A

TOTAL COUNT 0 TOTAL CURRENT 0 TOTAL COUNT

Horn Current Draw (mA) Mini Horn Current Draw (mA)

Type dA OUT QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL Type dA OUT


Temp High 0 X 0.044 0 Temp High
Temp Low 0 X 0.032 0 Temp Low
No-Temp High 0 X 0.047 0 Non-Temp High
No-Temp Low 0 X 0.032 0 Non-Temp Low

TOTAL COUNT 0 TOTAL CURRENT 0 TOTAL COUNT


Low Frequency Sounder and Base Current Draw (mA) Low Frequency HC Sounder Strobe Current

Type dA OUT QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL Type dA OUT


Sounder Temp. 0 X 0.138 0 135 CD Temp High
Sndr BASE High 0 X 0.090 0 150 CD Temp High
Sndr BASE Low 0 X 0.020 0 177 CD Temp High
185 CD Temp High
TOTAL COUNT 0 TOTAL CURRENT 0
TOTAL COUNT

Voltage Drop Details:


Total Current: 0 Amps
Distance: in Feet

Voltage Drop Formula: Ohm's Law IxR=E (Amps x Resistance = Voltage)


Amps Feet x 2 Ohms/1000' Resistance Volts
0 0 7.77 18 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0
0 0 7.95 18 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0
0 0 4.89 16 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0
0 0 4.99 16 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0
0 0 3.07 14 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0
0 0 3.14 14 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0
0 0 1.93 12 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0
0 0 1.98 12 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0

Voltage Drop Results:


Starting Voltage of 24 VDC derated to 85% = 20.4 VDC

20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 18 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 18 AWG Strand
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 16 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 16 AWG Strand
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 14 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 14 AWG Strand
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 12 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 12 AWG Strand

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urrent Draw (mA) for Wall Standard and High CD

QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL


0 X 0.054 0
0 X 0.044 0
0 X 0.074 0
0 X 0.065 0
0 X 0.121 0
0 X 0.111 0
0 X 0.142 0
0 X 0.133 0
0 X 0.162 0
0 X 0.157 0
0 X 0.196 0
0 X 0.184 0
0 X 0.245 0
0 X 0.235 0

0 TOTAL CURRENT 0

t Draw (mA) for Wall Standard and High CD

QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL


0 X 0.043 0
0 X 0.063 0
0 X 0.107 0
0 X 0.121 0
0 X 0.148 0
0 X 0.172 0
0 X 0.222 0

0 TOTAL CURRENT 0

rent Draw (mA)

QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL


0 X 0.017 0
0 X 0.014 0
0 X 0.029 0
0 X 0.021 0

0 TOTAL CURRENT 0
y HC Sounder Strobe Current Draw (mA)

QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL


0 X 0.277 0
0 X 0.292 0
0 X 0.325 0
0 X 0.344 0

0 TOTAL CURRENT 0

Device Type Totals:


Strobes Wall 0
Strobes Ceiling 0
Horn/Strobe Wall 0
Horn/Strobe Ceiling 0
Horns 0
Mini Horns 0
Low Frequency Sndr 0
Low Freq Sound/Str 0

h 18 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000


h 18 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000
h 16 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000
h 16 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000
h 14 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000
h 14 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000
h 12 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000
h 12 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000

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HornStrobe Current Draw (mA) for Ceiling Standard and High CD HornStrobe Current Draw (mA) for Wall Stan

CD TYPE QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL CD TYPE


15 Temp High 0 X 0.044 0 15 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.042 0 (wall) Temp Low
30 Temp High 0 X 0.061 0 30 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.060 0 (wall) Temp Low
75 Temp High 0 X 0.169 0 75 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.168 0 (wall) Temp Low
95 Temp High 0 X 0.267 0 110 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.264 0 (wall) Temp Low
115 Temp High 0 X 0.197 0 135 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.184 0 (wall) Temp Low
150 Temp High 0 X 0.242 0 185 Temp High
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.226 0 (wall) Temp Low
177 Temp High 0 X 0.282 0
(ceiling) Temp Low 0 X 0.267 0

0 0

Strobe Current Draw (mA) for Ceiling Standard and High CD Strobe Current Draw (mA) for Wall Standard

CD Type QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL CD Type


15 N/A 0 X 0.061 0 15 N/A
30 N/A 0 X 0.085 0 30 N/A
75 N/A 0 X 0.135 0 75 N/A
95 N/A 0 X 0.163 0 110 N/A
115 N/A 0 X 0.182 0 135 N/A
150 N/A 0 X 0.205 0 185 N/A
177 N/A 0 X 0.253 0

0 0

Horn Current Draw (mA) Mini Horn and LF Sounder Current Draw (mA

Type dA OUT QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL Type dA OUT


Temp High 0 X 0.030 0 Temp High
Temp Low 0 X 0.022 0 Non-Temp High
Steady High 0 X 0.030 0 Low Freq High
Steady Low 0 X 0.022 0
0 0

Voltage Drop Details:


Total Current: 0 Amps
Distance: 0 in Feet

Voltage Drop Formula: Ohm's Law IxR=E (Amps x Resistance = Voltage)


Amps Feet x 2 Ohms/1000' Resistance Volts
0 0 7.77 18 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0.00000
0 0 7.95 18 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0.00000
0 0 4.89 16 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0.00000
0 0 4.99 16 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0.00000
0 0 3.07 14 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0.00000
0 0 3.14 14 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0.00000
0 0 1.93 12 AWG 1 0.00000 = 0.00000
0 0 1.98 12 AWG 7 0.00000 = 0.00000

Voltage Drop Results:


Starting Voltage of 24 VDC derated to 85% = 20.4 VDC

20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 18 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 18 AWG Strand
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 16 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 16 AWG Strand
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 14 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 14 AWG Strand
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 12 AWG Solid
20.4 VDC - 0.000000 = 20.4000 Voltage Drop On Circuit with 12 AWG Strand

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rrent Draw (mA) for Wall Standard and High CD

QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL


0 X 0.034 0
0 X 0.032 0
0 X 0.046 0
0 X 0.042 0
0 X 0.105 0
0 X 0.102 0
0 X 0.197 0
0 X 0.196 0
0 X 0.242 0
0 X 0.226 0
0 X 0.282 0
0 X 0.267 0

0 0

Draw (mA) for Wall Standard and High CD

QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL


0 X 0.030 0
0 X 0.040 0
0 X 0.100 0
0 X 0.195 0
0 X 0.205 0
0 X 0.253 0

0 0

LF Sounder Current Draw (mA)

QTY. mA/Unit TOTAL


0 X 0.026 0
0 X 0.026 0
0 X 0.113 0

0 0
Device Type Totals:
Strobes Ceiling 0
Horn/Strobe Wall 0
Horn/Strobe Ceiling 0
Horns 0
Mini Horns/ LF 0

with 18 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000


with 18 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000
with 16 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000
with 16 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000
with 14 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000
with 14 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000
with 12 AWG Solid VD % = 0.0000
with 12 AWG Strand VD % = 0.0000

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STROBE CALCULATOR FOR CEILING MOUNTED APPLIANCES
INPUT DATA HERE:
CEILING HEIGHT 30 FT
SQUARE ROOM SIZE 20 FT X FT
PRODUCT RATED CANDELA 75 CD
CIRCUMSCRIBED CIRCLE RADIUS 14.14 FT
INSRIBED CIRCLE RADIUS 10.00 FT

CIRCUMSCRIBED INSCRIBED
2
ANGLE U.L. REQ. CANDELA DIST. FLOOR X LM/FT DIST. FLOOR X LM/FT2
0 75.00 30.00 0.00 0.0833 30.00 0.00 0.0833
5 67.50 30.11 2.62 0.0744 30.11 2.62 0.0744
10 67.50 30.46 5.29 0.0727 30.46 5.29 0.0727
15 67.50 31.06 8.04 0.0700 31.06 8.04 0.0700
20 67.50 31.93 10.92 0.0662 29.24 10.92 0.0790
25 67.50 33.10 13.99 0.0616 23.66 13.99 0.1206
30 56.25 28.28 17.32 0.0703 20.00 17.32 0.1406
35 56.25 24.66 21.01 0.0925 17.43 21.01 0.1851
40 56.25 22.00 25.17 0.1162 15.56 25.17 0.2324
45 56.25 20.00 30.00 0.1406 14.14 30.00 0.2813
50 41.25 18.46 35.75 0.1210 13.05 35.75 0.2421
55 33.75 17.26 42.84 0.1132 12.21 42.84 0.2265
60 30.00 16.33 51.96 0.1125 11.55 51.96 0.2250
65 26.25 15.60 64.34 0.1078 11.03 64.34 0.2156
70 26.25 15.05 82.42 0.1159 10.64 82.42 0.2318
75 22.50 14.64 111.96 0.1050 10.35 111.96 0.2099
80 22.50 14.36 170.14 0.1091 10.15 170.14 0.2182
85 18.75 14.20 342.90 0.0930 10.04 342.90 0.1861
90 18.75 14.14 22610879.85 0.0938 10.00 22610879.85 0.1875

Assumptions for this Calculator:


1. ceiling mounted strobes in the center of the ceiling.
2. At minimum 0.0375 lm/ft2 illumination is required
3. Coverage area radius is either inscribed or circumscribed in room.
4. Illumination is calculated for two perpendicular planes with brightest profile.

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STROBE CALCULATOR FOR WALL MOUNT
INPUT DATA HERE:
DISTANCE FROM FLOOR 15 FT
SQUARE ROOM SIZE 35 FT X FT
PRODUCT RATED CANDELA 75 CD
HORIZONTAL
ANGLE UL REQ DIST. WALL X LM/FT2
0 75.00 35.00 0.00 0.061
5 67.50 35.13 3.06 0.055
10 67.50 35.54 6.17 0.053
15 67.50 36.23 9.38 0.051
20 67.50 37.25 12.74 0.049
25 67.50 38.62 16.32 0.045
30 56.25 35.00 20.21 0.046
35 56.25 30.51 24.51 0.060
40 56.25 27.23 29.37 0.076
45 56.25 24.75 35.00 0.092
50 41.25 22.84 41.71 0.079
55 33.75 21.36 49.99 0.074
60 30.00 20.21 60.62 0.073
65 26.25 19.31 75.06 0.070
70 26.25 18.62 96.16 0.076
75 22.50 18.12 130.62 0.069
80 22.50 17.77 198.49 0.071
85 18.75 17.57 400.05 0.061
90 18.75 17.50 26379359.83 0.061
Assumptions for this Calculator:
1. Wall mounted strobes in the center of one wall.
2. At minimum 0.0375 lm/ft2 of illumination is required.
3. Illumination is calculated for two perpendicular planes with brightest profile.

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R WALL MOUNTED APPLIANCES

VERTICAL
ANGLE UL REQ. DIST. WALL Y LM/FT2
0 75.00 35.00 0.00 0.0612
5 67.50 35.13 3.06 0.0547
10 67.50 35.54 6.17 0.0534
15 67.50 36.23 9.38 0.0514
20 67.50 37.25 12.74 0.0487
25 67.50 35.49 16.32 0.0536
30 67.50 30.00 20.21 0.0750
35 48.75 26.15 24.51 0.0713
40 34.50 23.34 29.37 0.0634
45 25.50 21.21 35.00 0.0567
50 20.25 19.58 41.71 0.0528
55 16.50 18.31 49.99 0.0492
60 13.50 17.32 60.62 0.0450
65 12.00 16.55 75.06 0.0438
70 11.25 15.96 96.16 0.0442
75 9.75 15.53 130.62 0.0404
80 9.00 15.23 198.49 0.0388
85 9.00 15.06 400.05 0.0397
90 9.00 15.00 26379359.83 0.0400

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STI - Speech Transmission Index
CIS - Common Intelligibilty Scale

Enter STI Reading HERE 0.75


CIS Value: 0.875061 Color Changes Based on the Scale Below:

STI VALUES
0 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.75 1.00
BAD POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
0 0.48 0.65 0.78 0.88 1.00
CIS VALUES

90% of measurements must have a measured STI of not less than


0.45 (0.65 CIS) or an average STI of not les than 0.50 (0.70 CIS).
*** Military specifications may require higher values.

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NAC #1 NAC #2
A/V APPLIANCE MODEL QTY DRAW TOTALS A/V APPLIANCE MODEL
0 0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
0 = 0
TOTAL DRAW 0 TOTAL DRAW
TOTAL DISTANCE IN FEET 0 TOTAL DISTANCE IN FEET
0 X 0 X 21.6 = 0 0 X 0
VOLTAGE DROP VOLTAGE DROP
0 / 14 AWG 4110 = Voltage Drop of 0 0 / 14 AWG
0 / 12 AWG 6530 = Voltage Drop of 0 0 / 12 AWG
VOLTAGE DROP PERCENTAGE VOLTAGE DROP PERCENTAG
0 / 20.4 X 100 = VD% of 0 0 / 20.4
0 / 20.4 X 100 = VD% of 0 0 / 20.4

BATTERY CALCULATIONS WITH 5 MINUTES OF ALARM


RPS Stby. Current 0.091 X 24 (HOURS) = 2.184
+
Appliance Current 0 X 0.083 (5 MIN.) = 0.012035
RPS Alarm Current 0.145
Total Alarm Current 0.145 20% Derating Factor X 2.196035 = 2.635242
BATT REQUIRED
NAC #2 NAC #3
QTY DRAW TOTALS A/V APPLIANCE MODEL QTY DRAW
0 0 = 0 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 = 0 0 =
0 TOTAL DRAW
FEET 0 TOTAL DISTANCE IN FEET
X 21.6 = 0 0 X 0 X 21.6 =
VOLTAGE DROP VOLTAGE DROP
4110 = Voltage Drop of 0 0 / 14 AWG 4110 = Voltage Drop of
6530 = Voltage Drop of 0 0 / 12 AWG 6530 = Voltage Drop of
VOLTAGE DROP PERCENTAGE VOLTAGE DROP PERCENTAGE
X 100 = VD% of 0 0 / 20.4 X 100 = VD% of
X 100 = VD% of 0 0 / 20.4 X 100 = VD% of

BATTERY CALCULA
RPS Stby. Current 0.091

Appliance Current 0
RPS Alarm Current 0.145
2.635242 Total Alarm Current 0.145
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NAC #4
TOTALS A/V APPLIANCE MODEL QTY DRAW TOTALS
0 0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 0 = 0
0 TOTAL DRAW 0
0 TOTAL DISTANCE IN FEET 0
0 0 X 0 X 21.6 = 0
VOLTAGE DROP
0 0 / 14 AWG 4110 = Voltage Drop of 0
0 0 / 12 AWG 6530 = Voltage Drop of 0
VOLTAGE DROP PERCENTAGE
0 0 / 20.4 X 100 = VD% of 0
0 0 / 20.4 X 100 = VD% of 0

BATTERY CALCULATIONS WITH 15 MINUTES OF ALARM


X 24 (HOURS) = 2.184
+
X 0.25 (15 MIN.) = 0.03625

20% Derating Factor X 2.22025 = 2.6643


BATT REQUIRED
dB LINE LOSS CALCULATION
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SPEAKERS VOICE PANEL / CARD #xxxx
100.00 WATTS AVAILABLE
0.00 WATTS USE DEVICE SIGNAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
100.00 WATTS SPA POWER SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE
(WATTS) QTY WATTS QTY WATTS QTY WATTS QTY
Speaker 25V
Speaker - 1/8 Watt Tap 0.13 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 1/4 Watt Tap 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 1/2 Watt Tap 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 1 Watt Tap 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 2 Watt Tap 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 4 Watt Tap 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 7.5 Watt Tap 7.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 8 Watt Tap 8.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 15 Watt Tap 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker 70.7V
Speaker - 1/8 Watt Tap 0.13 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 1/4 Watt Tap 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 1/2 Watt Tap 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 1 Watt Tap 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 2 Watt Tap 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 4 Watt Tap 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 7.5 Watt Tap 7.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 8 Watt Tap 8.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Speaker - 15 Watt Tap 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL POWER ON CIRCUIT 0.00 WATTS 0.00 WATTS 0.00 WATTS 0.00
LOAD RESISTANCE 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0
TOTAL WIRE LENGTH 0 FT. FT. FT.
WIRE SIZE 12 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 14
TOTAL WIRE RESISTANCE 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0
POWER LINE LOSS (dB) dB dB dB
CIRCUIT LOCATION

TOTAL WIRE RESISTANCE (WR)= Ohms/Foot X (Distance X 2)


WIRE RESISTANCE (Ohms/ft)*
18 AWG = .00777 LOAD RESISTANCE (LR)= (VOLTAGE x VOLTAGE)
16 AWG = .00489 POWER
14 AWG = .00307
12 AWG = .00193 POWER LINE LOSS (dB) = 20 x Log (1- (WR / (WR+LR))
*Values per NFPA 70 (Table 8)
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SIGNAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE QTY
WATTS QTY WATTS QTY WATTS QTY WATTS QTY WATTS TOTAL

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0


0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0


0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0

WATTS 0.00 WATTS 0.00 WATTS 0.00 WATTS 0.00 WATTS


OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS
FT. FT. FT. FT. FT.
AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG
OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS 0 OHMS
dB dB dB dB dB

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dBA Loss Factors
Insert Your Starting dB in the YELLOW Cell
No Modifying Factors Solid Core Door -26 dBa
dB dB
dB @ 10' 90 dB @ 10' 64

dB @ 20' 84 dB @ 20' 58

dB @ 40' 78 dB @ 40' 52

dB @ 80' 72 dB @ 80' 46

dB @ 160' 66 dB @ 160' 40
Hollow-Core Door, Air Gap -14 dBa Hollow-Core Door, No Air Gap -20 dBa
dB dB
dB @ 10' 76 dB @ 10' 70

dB @ 20' 70 dB @ 20' 64

dB @ 40' 64 dB @ 40' 58

dB @ 80' 58 dB @ 80' 52

dB @ 160' 52 dB @ 160' 46

Average Ambient Sound Level Based on Location/Occupancy


Business Occupancies 55
Education Occupancies 45
Industrial Occupancies 80
Institutional Occupancies 50
Mercantile Occupancies 40
Piers and Water Surrounded Structures 40
Places of Assembly 55
Residential Occupancies 35
Storage Occupancies 30
Thoroughfares, High Density Urban 70
Thoroughfares, Medium Density Urban 55
Thoroughfares, Rural and Suburban 40
Tower Occupancies 35
Underground Structures & Windowless Buildings 40
Vehicles and Vessels 50
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Battery Date Code Reference

Genesis Year Month Day


05 03 08
Example on Battery 050308G

Power Sonic Month Day Year


02 06 5
Example on Battery 02065-L

Yuasa Year Month Day


06 03 17
Example on Battery 0603173B

Leoch Month Day Year


10 11 08
Example on Battery 101108

Werker Year Month Day


8 09 05
Example on Battery 80905

Powersport Year A(1) - Z(26) Month Day


11 02 N/A
Example on Battery K02Y

Power Patrol Year Month Day


12 10 25
Example on Battery E4JPC
1st-2nd Character = SUPPLIER CODE
3rd Letter = MONTH 4th Character = DAY Last Character = YEAR
A JANUARY 1 1 H 17 0 2000
B FEBRUARY 2 2 I 18 1 2001
C MARCH 3 3 J 19 2 2002
D APRIL 4 4 K 20 3 2003
E MAY 5 5 L 21 4 2004
F JUNE 6 6 M 22 5 2005
G JULY 7 7 N 23 6 2006
H AUGUST 8 8 O 24 7 2007
I SEPTEMBER 9 9 P 25 8 2008
J OCTOBER A 10 Q 26 9 2009
K NOVEMBER B 11 R 27 A 2010
L DECEMBER C 12 S 28 B 2011
D 13 T 29 C 2012
E 14 U 30 D 2013
F 15 V 31 E 2014
G 16 F 2015
G 2016
H 2017
Existing Fire Alarm System Information Workup

FACP INFO
FACP Manufacturer
FACP Model
Inputs:
ADDRESSABLE
How Many SLC Loops
What Protocol
Software Version
CONVENTIONAL
How Many Zones
Are the Detectors: 2-WIRE 4-WIRE
Outputs:
How Many Onboard Relays
How Many NAC Circuits
What Brand Appliances
Audible Type HORN SPKR CHIME BELL
Visible Lense CLEAR OPAQUE
Are the Appliances: RED WHITE
Are the Appliances: CEILING WALL

NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CONTROL INFO


RPS Manufacturer
RPS Quantity
RPS has SYNC Ability YES NO
Amplifier Quantity
Amplifier Size

ANNUNCIATOR INFO
Will the Existing ANN
Back Box Work with New
Equipment YES NO
Will the Existing ANN
Wiring Work with New
Equipment YES NO
System Printer YES NO
Matrix/Graphic Annunciator YES NO
If Yes, How Many LEDs
BUILDING INFO
Occupancy Group
How Many Stories
EVAC Required? YES NO
Fireman's Phone Jacks YES NO
Smoke Control YES NO
If Yes how many LEDS

Is the Building Sprinklered YES NO


Is there a Fire Pump YES NO
Is there a Backup Generator YES NO

EMERGENCY/AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
Elevator Recall YES NO
If YES: PRI ALT SHUNT HAT
Card Access Control YES NO
Door Holders YES NO
If YES, will Headers Require
additional Smoke Detectors YES NO

EQUIPMENT QUANTITIES
Pull Stations
Smoke Detectors
Heat Detectors
Duct Detectors
Waterflows
Tampers
Relays
Control Modules
Audible Appliances
Visual Appliances
Door Holders
ANSUL
Pre-Action Systems
Beam Detectors

INSTALLATION INFO
Scissor Lift Needed YES NO
Conduit or Open Wire
Plenum Rated Ceilings YES NO
Ceiling Construction BEAM T-BAR GYPSUM OPEN
Firewatch YES NO
SAMPLE ELE
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Z1,Z4,Z44 * NOTE 1
* NOTE 2
Elev Hoistway Z3,Z4,Z44 Zones
Z1,Z24,Z44 Z1 = Primary Elevator Recall
R/PH Z44 Z24 RPS Z2 = Alternate Elevator Recall
Z1,Z23,Z43 Z3 = Elevator Shunt Trip
19th Z43 Z23 RPS Z4 = Elevator Fireman's Hat Light
Z1,Z22,Z42 Z5 - Z24 = Strobe/Voice Activation for Floors 1-PH
18th Z42 Z22 RPS Z25 - Z44 = Elevator Lobby/Door Release for Floors
Z1,Z21,Z41 Z45 = Shunt Trip Power Supervision
17th Z41 Z21 RPS
Z1,Z20,Z40
16th Z40 Z20 RPS
Z1,Z19,Z39 Device Types
15th Z39 Z19 RPS Smoke Detector
Z1,Z18,Z38 Heat Detector
14th Z38 Z18 RPS Control Module for Strobes and Voice
Z1,Z17,Z37 RPS
13th Z37 Z17 RPS Relay for Elevator Lobby Door Release
Z1,Z16,Z36 Relay for Primary Recall
12th Z36 Z16 RPS Relay for Alternate Recall
Z1,Z15,Z35 Relay or Control Module for Shunt Trip
11th Z35 Z15 RPS Relay for Fireman's Hat
Z1,Z14,Z34 PR-1 Interface Relay
10th Z34 Z14 RPS FACU
Z1,Z13,Z33 Addressable Monitor Module
9th Z33 Z13 RPS
Z1,Z12,Z32
8th Z32 Z12 RPS
Z1,Z11,Z31
7th Z31 Z11 RPS
Z1,Z10,Z30
6th Z30 Z10 RPS
Z1,Z9,Z29
5th Z29 Z9 RPS
Z1,Z8,Z28
4th Z28 Z8 RPS
Z1,Z7,Z27
3rd Z27 Z7 RPS
Z1,Z6,Z26
2nd Z26 Z6 RPS
Z2,Z5,Z25 Z2,Z4,Z5 Z3,Z4,Z5
1st Z25 Z5 RPS Z1 Z2 Z4
Elevator Equip Room
Elev Pit Z3,Z4,Z5 * NOTE 3

USE THIS METHOD OF SHUNT TRIP CONNECTION WHEN THE POWER USED
THIS METHOD WILL ALSO WORK IF YOU WANT T
ALL WIRING THROUGH THE CONTROL MODULE AND U

* Note = The Addressable Control Module switches voltage when active. When reversed in standby,
the wires are supervised via an EOL resistor. When active, the voltage will switch and supply power to
the PR-1 thus changing the state of the contacts.

Addressable Control Module #1 PR-1 Relay

SLC In + N.O
NAC - * EOL
SLC In - 24VDC Comm
NAC + * EOL
Comm N.C
PWR + PWR -
Normally OFF

Relay #1 = Used to trip the Shunt Trip Breaker with the 120 VAC (Activated via the Addressable Control Module *)
Relay #2 = Used to supervise the 120 VAC circuit to operate the Shunt Trip Breaker (via Monitor Module #1)
Addressable Control Module = Supplys Power to PR-1 (#1)

USE THIS METHOD OF SHUNT TRIP CONNECTION WHEN THE POWER USED T
THIS METHOD REQUIRES THE RELAY TO BE WITH
ALL WIRING UP TO THE ADDRESSABLE RELAY

Addressable Relay Module


N.O.
SLC In +

SLC In - COMM

N.C

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* NOTE 1 SD in the top of the elevator hoistway is not always required consult the
A17.1 and NFPA 72.
* NOTE 2 HD in the top of the elevator hoistway is not always required consult the
A17.1 and NFPA 72.
n's Hat Light * NOTE 3 HD in the pit of the elevator hoistway is not always required consult the
ice Activation for Floors 1-PH and NFPA 72
Lobby/Door Release for Floors 1-PH
wer Supervision All HD devices to be located within 2 feet of the sprinkler head in the elevator pit, e
or elevator machine room. Reference NFPA 72 2010 ed. 21.4.2*

Module for Strobes and Voice

Elevator Lobby Door Release


Primary Recall
Alternate Recall
ontrol Module for Shunt Trip
Fireman's Hat

ble Monitor Module Elevator Equipment Room Detail


SLC
Heat Detector Smoke Detector
SLC
SLC SLC

Relay Module or
Pri Recall Relay Alt Recall Relay Fireman's Hat Rly Con Mod Shunt
Common Common Common
N.O. N.O. N.O.
N.C N.C N.C

To Elev Control To Elev Control To Elev Control


Z45 Z5
Z3 FACU
FCC Room

ION WHEN THE POWER USED TO OPERATE THE SHUNT TRIP BREAKER EXCEEDS THE CURRENT RATINGS OF AN ADDRESSABLE RELAY
L ALSO WORK IF YOU WANT TO INSTALL THE RELAY MORE THAN 3 FEET FROM THE SHUNT TRIP BREAKER
THE CONTROL MODULE AND UP TO THE PR-1 #1 IS SUPERVISED ACCORDING TO NFPA 72 2010 SECTION 21.2.4*

#2 PR-1 Relay

120AC N.O EOL #1 Addressable Monitor Module


Alrm Con
24VDC Comm EOL

Comm N.C
Alrm Con
Normally ON

Shunt Trip Breaker

120 VAC Neutral


120 VAC HOT

Neg. 24VDC Non-Resettable


Pos. 24VDC Non-Resettable
SLC (Data) Negative -
SLC (Data) Positive +

ble Control Module *)


itor Module #1)
ON WHEN THE POWER USED TO OPERATE THE SHUNT TRIP BREAKER IS WITHIN THE CURRENT RATINGS OF THE ADDRESSABLE RELAY
UIRES THE RELAY TO BE WITHIN 3 FEET OF THE SHUNT TRIP BREAKER PER NFPA 72 2010 SECTION 21.4.2*
TO THE ADDRESSABLE RELAY MODULE IS SUPERVISED ACCORDING TO NFPA 72 2010 SECTION 21.2.4*

#1 PR-1 Relay

120AC N.O EOL #1 Addressable Monitor Module


Alrm Con
24VDC Comm EOL

Comm N.C
Alrm Con
Normally ON

Shunt Trip Breaker

120 VAC Neutral


120 VAC HOT

SLC (Data) Negative -


SLC (Data) Positive +

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ot always required consult the IBC , ASME

ot always required consult the IBC , ASME

ot always required consult the ASME A17.1

kler head in the elevator pit, elevator hoistway


ed. 21.4.2*

SLC

Relay Module or
Con Mod Shunt Pwr Superv

PR-1 PR-1
AN ADDRESSABLE RELAY

2.4*

ssable Monitor Module


SLC In +

SLC In -

FACU
THE ADDRESSABLE RELAY

ssable Monitor Module


SLC In +

SLC In -

FACU

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