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Load Factors: Source Voltages: Wire Resistances (Ohms/ft)
Load Factors: Source Voltages: Wire Resistances (Ohms/ft)
- This sheet can be used to calculate wire distances for any 24Vdc (or FWR) Notification Appliance Circuit
(NAC) as well as audio circuits if you know the device loads and panel specs.
- Distances will be worst case (end loaded). Longer distances may be achieved if other calculations are
done for evenly distributed devices on the NAC.
- If using Edwards signaling devices, you can use the Load NAC( ) sheets to calculate circuit loads, which
can then be entered below for NAC( ) operating currents.
- The Load SpkrStrb sheet is for speaker loading (used with audio panels). The strobe currents from that
sheet will have to be assigned to one or more of the 24V NACs.
Distance Conversions
Miles Kilometers
Kilometers 0 Miles 0
Yards Meters
Meters 0 Yards 0
Feet Meters
Meters 0 Feet 0
Inches Centimeters
Centimeters 0 Inches 0
Notes:
1) For fire alarm applications you should be at least 15dBA above ambient noise levels, or 5dBA above the
maximum noise level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, or 75dBA, whichever is greatest.
2) Speaker circuit cable must be a minimum of 18 gauge twisted pair. Shielded cable may be necessary in
areas of high electrical noise.
3) "T" tapping of NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) wiring is NOT permitted.
4) Speaker circuit wiring should not exceed -1dBA loss. In some cases, a spec may not allow more than a
-.5dBA loss.
5) dBA calculations are based on the distances being directly in front of the signaling device under ideal
conditions. Room acoustics and angles off center can affect actual dB readings.
6) If using a speaker with a higher voltage rating than the amplifier, you must de-rate speaker output by
amount shown. Example: If 70V speaker is rated at 90dBA, then is connected to an amplifier that outputs
25V, speaker dB will be less by the amount shown. You cannot connect a speaker to an amplifier with a
higher voltage rating.
3) "T" tapping of NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) wiring is NOT permitted.
4) Speaker circuit wiring should not exceed -1dBA loss. In some cases, a spec may not allow more than a
-.5dBA loss.
5) dBA calculations are based on the distances being directly in front of the signaling device under ideal
conditions. Room acoustics and angles off center can affect actual dB readings.
6) If using a speaker with a higher voltage rating than the amplifier, you must de-rate speaker output by
amount shown. Example: If 70V speaker is rated at 90dBA, then is connected to an amplifier that outputs
25V, speaker dB will be less by the amount shown. You cannot connect a speaker to an amplifier with a
higher voltage rating.
FWR Current Totals (from Load NAC1) = 0 amps
dc Current Totals (from Load NAC1) = 0 amps
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4/24/2014
NAC1
Notes:
1) Enter quantities below per circuit in yellow boxes. Totals will appear to the right.
2) Be sure total does not exceed panel's NAC rating.
3) For FWR power supplies, such as E-FS(C)(A) panels, use the FWR currents.
4) For dc power supplies, such as the EBPS6(10)A, use the dc currents. Total FWR Current Load = 0 amps
5) Currents are worst case (U.L. nameplate) values. Total dc Current Load = 0 amps
6) This page does not list all the available fire alarm signals. Refer to catalog for additional
choices.
FWR mA dc mA
Horns & Horn Strobes FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Genesis wall mount horn only
EG1(*)-HD
Enter quantities for each dBA setting
0 Temporal Horn Count
0 Ok
high dBA 51 0 26 0
low dBA 37 0 19 0
Strobes
Genesis wall strobes
EG1(*)-VM
Enter quantities for each candela setting
0 Strobe Count
0 Ok
15 cd 125 0 103 0
30 cd 179 0 141 0
75 cd 346 0 255 0
110 cd 392 0 311 0
Weatherproof strobe
CS405-7A-T* 210 0 150 0
CS405-8A-T* 420 0 329 0
Explosionproof
Horn
889D-AW 160 0 160 0
Strobe
116DEGEX-FJ 683 0 505 0
FWR mA dc mA
Other (not included above) FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Totals = 0 0
NAC2
Notes:
1) Enter quantities below per circuit in yellow boxes. Totals will appear to the right.
2) Be sure total does not exceed panel's NAC rating.
3) For FWR power supplies, such as E-FS(C)(A) panels, use the FWR currents.
4) For dc power supplies, such as the EBPS6(10)A, use the dc currents. Total FWR Current Load = 0 amps
5) Currents are worst case (U.L. nameplate) values.
6) This page does not list all the available fire alarm signals. Refer to catalog for additional
Total dc Current Load = 0 amps
choices.
FWR mA dc mA
Horns & Horn Strobes FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Genesis wall mount horn only
EG1(*)-HD
Enter quantities for each dBA setting
0 Temporal Horn Count
0 Ok
high dBA 51 0 26 0
low dBA 37 0 19 0
Strobes
Genesis wall strobes
EG1(*)-VM
Enter quantities for each candela setting
0 Strobe Count
0 Ok
15 cd 125 0 103 0
30 cd 179 0 141 0
75 cd 346 0 255 0
110 cd 392 0 311 0
Weatherproof Horn
2447TH-* 82 0 35 0
Weatherproof Strobe
CS405-7A-T* 210 0 150 0
CS405-8A-T* 420 0 329 0
Explosionproof
Horn
889D-AW 160 0 160 0
Strobe
116DEGEX-FJ 683 0 505 0
FWR mA dc mA
Other (not included above) FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Totals = 0 0
NAC3*
Notes:
1) Enter quantities below per circuit in yellow boxes. Totals will appear to the right.
2) Be sure total does not exceed panel's NAC rating.
3) For FWR power supplies, such as E-FS(C)(A) panels, use the FWR currents.
4) For dc power supplies, such as the EBPS6(10)A, use the dc currents. Total FWR Current Load = 0 amps
5) Currents are worst case (U.L. nameplate) values. Total dc Current Load = 0 amps
6) This page does not list all the available fire alarm signals. Refer to catalog for additional
choices.
7) NAC3 not available on E-FSC302, E-FSC502 or E-FSA64 panels.*
FWR mA dc mA
Horns & Horn Strobes FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Genesis wall mount horn only
EG1(*)-HD
Enter quantities for each dBA setting
0 Temporal Horn Count
0 Ok
high dBA 51 0 26 0
low dBA 37 0 19 0
Strobes
Genesis wall strobes
EG1(*)-VM
Enter quantities for each candela setting
0 Strobe Count
0 Ok
15 cd 125 0 103 0
30 cd 179 0 141 0
75 cd 346 0 255 0
110 cd 392 0 311 0
Weatherproof Horn
2447TH-* 82 0 35 0
Weatherproof Strobe
CS405-7A-T* 210 0 150 0
CS405-8A-T* 420 0 329 0
Explosionproof
Horn
889D-AW 160 0 160 0
Strobe
116DEGEX-FJ 683 0 505 0
FWR mA dc mA
Other (not included above) FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Totals = 0 0
NAC4*
Notes:
1) Enter quantities below per circuit in yellow boxes. Totals will appear to the right.
2) Be sure total does not exceed panel's NAC rating.
3) For FWR power supplies, such as E-FS(C)(A) panels, use the FWR currents.
4) For dc power supplies, such as the EBPS6(10)A, use the dc currents. Total FWR Current Load = 0 amps
5) Currents are worst case (U.L. nameplate) values.
6) This page does not list all the available fire alarm signals. Refer to catalog for additional
Total dc Current Load = 0 amps
choices.
7) NAC4 not available on E-FSC302, E-FSC502 or E-FSA64 panels.*
FWR mA dc mA
Horns & Horn Strobes FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Genesis wall mount horn only
EG1(*)-HD
Enter quantities for each dBA setting
0 Temporal Horn Count
0 Ok
high dBA 51 0 26 0
low dBA 37 0 19 0
Strobes
Genesis wall strobes
EG1(*)-VM
Enter quantities for each candela setting
0 Strobe Count
0 Ok
15 cd 125 0 103 0
30 cd 179 0 141 0
75 cd 346 0 255 0
110 cd 392 0 311 0
Weatherproof Horn
2447TH-* 82 0 35 0
Weatherproof Strobe
CS405-7A-T* 210 0 150 0
CS405-8A-T* 420 0 329 0
Explosionproof
Horn
889D-AW 160 0 160 0
Strobe
116DEGEX-FJ 683 0 505 0
FWR mA dc mA
Other (not included above) FWR mA Total dc mA Total
Totals = 0 0
6/24/2014
Speaker Strobes
Notes:
1) Enter quantities below per circuit in yellow boxes. Totals will appear to the right.
2) Be sure total does not exceed panel's NAC (or amplifer) rating.
3) For FWR power supplies, such as E-FS(C)(A) panels, use the FWR currents.
4) For dc power supplies, such as the EBPS6(10)A, use the dc currents. Total FWR Current Load = 0 amps
5) Currents are worst case (U.L. nameplate) values. Total dc Current Load = 0 amps
6) This page does not list all the available fire alarm signals. Refer to catalog for additional
choices. Total Wattage = 0 watts
FWR mA dc mA Speaker
Indoor Speakers & Speaker Strobes FWR mA Total dc mA Total Wattage
Weatherproof Speaker(Strobes)
Hazardous Location
Totals = 0 0 0