Beacon Power Supply Installation Instructions
2.8.2012
52-296 Rev B05
Page 4 of 27
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Section 1
Introduction
The Beacon Line of power supplies (BNx000) is an of off-line switching power supply product
line designed for use in the access control and fire industries by the Systems Integrator. They
accept several accessory boards designed to increase the functionality of the basic power
supply.
Field selectable output voltage of 12V or 24VDC
Units provide twice the current capability when set to 12VDC as at 24VDC. This is to
compensate for the typically double current draw of 12V devices such as mag locks.
Expandable with accessory boards via the ABC connector
All units can charge up to 38AH of battery while supplying full rated load
Full fault detection, including battery presence detection, and reporting via two form-C
relay contacts; AC fault and System Fault
Flexible FAI input for egress control or other functions. Accepts contact closure (NO or
NC), voltage input, reverse polarity voltage, or open collector input
FAI activation is transmitted to ABC connector for activation of FAI on compatible
accessory boards
Fault conditions monitored include:
Low or missing AC
High or low output / battery
Blown fuse
Missing battery
Reversed Battery
Internal Power Supply failure
Visual indicators include:
AC Presence (Green)
DC Output Presence (Green)
FAI Activated (Red)
Reversed Battery Fault (Yellow)
AC Fault (Yellow)
System Trouble (Yellow)
