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w The master control module must be powered at the same time or prior to the slave modules for proper operation.
w If only one set of input terminals are used, they must be IN1+, OUT1+, and NEG1 for the control module to operate.
w The master control module will not have any wiring connected to its sync input terminals establishing it as the master module. Doing so will cause all modules to operate
independently.
III. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Regulated 24VDC Max.
Operating Current (mA)
AVSM 45
NOTICE: DC VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 8-17.5V AND 16-33V. FWR VOLTAGE RANGE LIMITS: 8-17.5V AND 16-33V. THIS PRODUCT WAS ONLY TESTED TO THE STATED VOLTAGE
RANGE(S); DO NOT APPLY 80% AND 110% OF THIS RANGE FOR SYSTEM OPERATION. UNITS HAVE BEEN TESTED TO 0°C, 49°C AND 93% HUMIDITY.
CAUTION: The AVSM is to be connected only to circuits that provide continuously applied voltage. Do not use this module on coded or interrupted circuits in which the voltage is cycled on
and off.
w The AVSM has terminals which can accept wire sizes from #12 to #18AWG with two wires per terminal.
w The AVSM control module must be placed before the signals in the loop which are intended to be synchronized and/or
controlled.
w The horn input terminals on the AVSM presents a load of 7mA to the NAC. When wired in the two wire configuration, the
load for both the strobe and horn current are placed solely on the strobe signal circuit.
w DO NOT USE LOOPED WIRE UNDER THE TERMINALS. BREAK WIRE RUN TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF
CONNECTION.
w DO NOT EXCEED 10 OHMS OF RESISTANCE BETWEEN SIGNALS OR 20 SIGNALS PER LOOP.
w DO NOT EXCEED 3 AMPS CONTINUOUS OR 5 AMPS PEAK LOAD CURRENT.
w THIS APPLIANCE WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ELECTRICAL POWER. AS FIRES FREQUENTLY CAUSE POWER
INTERRUPTIONS, POTTER ELECTRIC SUGGESTS YOU DISCUSS FURTHER SAFEGUARDS WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE
PROTECTION SPECIALIST.
NOTICE:
wDO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS OR DAMAGE TO BACK BOX MAY OCCUR
wINTENDED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
wCONDUIT AND SURFACE RACEWAY KNOCKOUTS INCLUDED
wUSE REINFORCEMENT WASHERS WHEN INSTALLING CONDUIT
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR AVSM: CAN/ULC
PRODUCT INFORMATION
This appliance is listed in compliance with CAN/ULC S525 and/or CAN/ULC S526. This appliance is intended for use in fire alarm systems and is to be installed in accordance with this
manual, the National Building Code of Canada, CAN/ULC S524 and local codes that provide standards on notification appliances for protective signaling systems. Wiring is to be in
accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Sec. 32.
For a period of 60 months from the date of manufacture (or as long as required by applicable law), Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC warrants to you the original purchaser that your appliance will be
free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service.
This warranty does not apply and is void if damage or failure is caused by: accident, abuse, misuse, abnormal use, faulty installation, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause;
operating the appliance outside Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC's published guidelines; or service, alteration, maintenance or repairs performed by anyone other than Potter Electrical
Signal Company, LLC. This warranty also does not apply to: consumable parts, such as batteries; cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents; defects caused by normal
wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the appliance, or if any serial number has been removed or defaced from the appliance.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS,
WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. POTTER ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COMPANY, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL STATUTORY AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW. TO THE EXTENT SUCH WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE. PLEASE NOTE THAT
SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY (OR CONDITION) LASTS. SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, POTTER ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COMPANY, LLC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR REPAIR OF THE
APPLIANCE, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF THE USE
OF MONEY, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, AND LOSS OF REPUTATION. THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF POTTER ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COMPANY, LLC
SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE APPLIANCE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES (COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If a defect in workmanship or materials causes your appliance to become inoperable within the warranty period, you must return the appliance to Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC postage prepaid to:
Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC, 1609 Park 370, Hazelwood MO 63042. You must prove to the satisfaction of Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC the date of purchase of your appliance. You must
also enclose a return address. Warranty service may only be performed by Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC personnel at Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC's facilities in Hazelwood, Missouri. You
must also pack the appliance to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit. If we receive an appliance in a damaged condition as the result of shipping, we will notify you and you must seek a claim with
the shipper.
If you submit a valid claim to Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC during the warranty period, Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC will, at its option, repair your appliance or furnish you
with a new or rebuilt appliance without charge to you except for postage required to return the appliance to us. Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC will not reimburse you for repairs or
replacement parts provided by other parties. Your repaired or replacement appliance will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under the warranty for the balance of the
warranty period, if any. When a product or part is replaced, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes property of Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC. For
additional warranty and product information go to www.pottersignal.com.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). BY THIS
WARRANTY, POTTER ELECTRICAL SIGNAL COMPANY, LLC DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE YOUR RIGHTS EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS, YOU
SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY, PROVINCE OR STATE.
Important Notice:
These materials have been prepared by Potter Electrical Signal Company, LLC ("Potter") for informational purposes only, are necessarily summary, and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such. Potter makes no representations and warranties, express or implied, that these
materials are complete and accurate, up-to-date, or in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules. The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws, regulations and rules and the application of such laws,
regulations and rules to particular fact patterns. Each person's activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws, regulations or rules. Therefore, these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal
advice. Potter will not be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material.
550-0598-AAB
Regulated 24VFWR Max.
Operating Current (mA)
47
LIMITED WARRANTY
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
1609 Park 370, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Phone: 800-325-3936
www.pottersignal.com
firealarmresources.com
Regulated 12VDC Max.
OperatingCurrent (mA)
AVSM 31
AVSM Includes:
1 - High impact plastic Surface box
4 - 8-16 x 1 1/2" steel screws
3 - Metal washers
Regulated 12VFWRMax.
Operating Current (mA)
34
Manual Issue Date:
02/01/13
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