Notifier PMB-AUX/PMB-AUX-RTO Power Supply Modules for N16 PCAI Series

by Honeywell

General

The PMB-AUX and PMB-AUX-RTO are addressable power supply and battery charger modules compatible with the Notifier INSPIRE™ N16 series fire alarm control panel (PCAI). These power supplies feature four limited-power NAC outputs that can be configured for Class A or Class B wiring, and two 24 VDC limited-power auxiliary outputs (AUX1 can be wired Class A) and one remote synchronization input.

A maximum of two (2) PMB-AUX(-RTO) power supply modules can be installed in an N16x series panel or compatible enclosure. The PMB power supply for the N16 PCAI supports a maximum of five (5) loop cards. One or two PMB-AUX(-RTO) power supplies may be added depending on the total number of loop cards, battery load, and alarm load requirements.

Features

Addressable on the CLP bus
Selectable charger current to charge from 7 AH to 100 AH, charge up to 210 AH with PMBNL-PCB Rev B or higher
Battery/charger supervision
Secondary power auxiliary outputs: 24 VDC @ 1.5 A each
UL Listed for agent release and water applications with FCM-1-REL
Mounts in CAB-5 or CAB-4 series enclosure

Product Range Information

PMB-AUX: Addressable power supply/battery charger for the N16 series panels; chassis mounted for installation in a CAB-5 series enclosure.

PMB-AUX-RTO: Addressable power supply/battery charger for the N16 series panels; chassis mounted for installation in a CAB-4 series enclosure.

Agency Listings and Approvals

The file numbers mentioned below apply to the specific listings for the modules discussed in this document. In some cases, certain modules or applications may not yet be listed by the listing agencies or may be pending approval. Please consult NOTIFIER for the latest listing status.

UL/ULC Listed: S635
FM Approved: FM23FPUS0095
CSFM: 7165-0028:0516
FDNY: COA#001761
Seismic Certified per IBC 2024: VMA-45894-01C
OSHPD Approved: OSP-0072

Standards and Codes

The listings and approvals below apply to the PMB-AUX/PMB-AUX-RTO. In some cases, certain modules or applications may not yet be listed by the listing agencies or may be pending approval. For current product listing status, please contact the factory.

UL 864, 10th Edition (Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems).
UL 2017 (Signalling Devices and Systems for General Use)
UL 2610 (Security Alarm Units and Systems for Commercial Occupancies)
ULC-S527-19 (Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems)
Must be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 of the National Fire Protection Association

Specifications

AC Power: 2.5A, 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 1.25A, 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Auxiliary Outputs 24 VDC:
Auxiliary Output 1: 24 VDC, Class A/B, Power Limited (Class 2), NAC 1.5A Special Applications, Special Applications Releasing 2.0A, Resettable/Non-Resettable
Auxiliary Output 2: 24 VDC, Class B, Power Limited (Class 2), NAC 1.5A Special Applications, Special Applications Releasing 2.0A, Resettable/Non-Resettable
NAC Outputs (Class 2 Power Limited):
24 VDC, 1.5 Amperes per circuit Special Applications NAC (NAC Class A/B, Door Hold-Open Class D, Special Applications Auxiliary Class B, UZC)
24 VDC, 150 mA Regulated Class A/B NAC Output
Maximum loop wire resistance of 2.56 ohms at 1.5 A
Voltage drop of 3.84 V using 12-18 AWG at alarm current
Special Applications Releasing 24 VDC, 2.0A (with PMBNL-PCB Rev B or later)
End-of-line resistor 2.2K 1/2 W (ELR-2.2K)
CLP Bus Connections: Carries RS-485 data and 24 VDC internal power to SLM-318 loop cards and the N16 CPU motherboard. PMB power supplies only use RS-485 data.
Secondary Power Supply (Battery) Charger Circuit: Sealed lead-acid battery charger that will charge 7 to 100 Ah batteries (up to 210 Ah with PMBNL-PCB Rev B or later)
Charger Current: None/disabled, 1A, 2A, 4.25A (also 5.5A with PMBNL-PCB Rev B or later)
Charger Voltage: 27.6 VDC nominal
PMB Battery Charger Configurations (configured in VeriFire Tools): No Charger, Low (7-26 AH), Medium (33-55 AH), High (100 AH), Ultra High (210 AH with PMBNL-PCB Rev B or later)
Wire Sizes: 10 AWG (5.26 mm²) to 22 AWG (0.326 mm²)
Shipping Weight: 9 lbs (4.08 kg)

Contact Information

NOTIFIER
12, chemin Clintonville
Northford, CT 06472
203.484.7161
www.notifier.com

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Country of Origin: United States

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