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Approved Document No. DFU0056230 Rev 6

WARNING: THIS PSU MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A SUITABLY SKILLED AND TECHNICALLY COMPETENT 
PERSON. THIS PSU IS A PIECE OF CLASS 1 PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE RELIABLY EARTHED.

LED MUST EXTINGUISH

BEFORE SERVICE

BATTERY 

FUSE (F2)

CONN3

CONN

7

0V

+V

Output

Red+  Black-  

BATTERY

PL1

SW1

CONN4

PL3

PL2

CONN6

1

2

3

4

ON

Supply Output (CONN3)

24 Vd.c. nominal

0V

+V

Red Wire

Black Wire

Battery Connector (CONN7)

2 X 12 V, 17 AH

++

++
--

--

N

CONN1

L

THIS 

WAY UP

Mains Input 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A

L = Live,   N = Neutral,          = Earth
Terminate mains cable to CONN1.

PSU Earth Distribution Strap

DO NOT operate the PSU without first connecting 

this strap to the base earth distribution post.

Exposed live parts under cable cover. Isolate 
first before removing the small cable cover.
No user serviceable parts under cover.

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES LED (Red Steady)

When lit red, hazardous voltages

are present under the cover.

1

2

3

4

ON

DIP SWITCH

THERM (PL3)

Battery Thermistor Connector.
Optional BF322 PSU Remote Battery Temp. 
Sensor available at c-tec.com.

PL3

THER

M

CHARGE INHIBIT (CONN6)

Connect to 0 V to

inhibit battery charger.

CONFIG INP/OUT (CONN6)

Configurable Input/Output.

For OEM use. Do not connect.

General Fault Relay (CONN4)

1 A @ 30 Vd.c.

FAULT

COMM

FAULT

CLOSED

FAULT

OPEN

Fault Relay

Table 1 - PSU Status LED (Amber)

DIP S/W 1 = For OEM use.

OFF (DOWN) = Defaults.

DIP S/W

OFF (DOWN)

ON (UP) 

2

3

4

Battery Resistance

Threshold 0.6 Ohm

Battery Resistance 

#2

Threshold 1.5 Ohm

Battery Charge Rate 

#2

0.4 A (7 Ah)

Battery Charge Rate

1 A (7 Ah to 17 Ah)

Battery Fitted

Battery Not Fitted 

#2

Table 2 - DIP Switch Settings

7.5 A MINI

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blade fuse

See Table 4 - Technical Specification 

overleaf for further details

Incoming Mains Cable

This cable must be segregated from other cables and only

 enter the panel through the top knockouts.

(Must be externally fused to ≤ 6 amps)

MAINS FUSE (F1)

T 2 A H 250V, 20 mm ceramic,

T=Time Delay, H=High Breaking Capacity

CONN6

CONN4

DISPL

AY

FLASHES

1

2

3

Mains Failure

Battery Voltage Low (≤ 23 V)

Battery Voltage Critical (≤ 22 V) 

Charger Failure

Battery Not Fitted selected (indicates DIP S/W 4 position)

Battery Resistance Fault (level set by DIP S/W 2 position)

Output Over Voltage (> 30 V)

4

5

6

7

8

Not Used (previously used to indicate Charger Healthy)

LED STATUS   (LED Off = Normal)

Battery Charger Inhibited (Warning only - Not a fault)

Steady

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The BF562-3 is a boxed mains input to regulated DC PSU, providing 3 A @ 24 Vd.c. nominal, designed for use with 

fire and security systems. Combining the functions of a PSU, battery charging unit and battery monitoring unit, it is 

fully compliant with EN 54-4 + A1 + A2 and has been built to comply electrically/environmentally with EN 50131-6 

(Type A, up to Grade 4 

#1

, Environmental Class II). The PSU is an approved product by BRE and VdS.

All wiring must be installed in accordance with all applicable national, regional or local standards. In the UK this is 

BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations). Fuses must comply with IEC/EN 60127-2. See Fig.1 for PSU connection details.

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BF562-3 (24 V DC, 3 A) Installation Instructions

EN 54-4, EN 50131-6 Boxed Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Fig.1 - PSU Layout & Connections

Over Current / Over Load Protection:

 

If the output load attempts to pull current in excess of the PSU rating, the PSU 

will shut-down and attempt to auto-recover after approx. 10 seconds, and will continue to do so until the overload 

is removed. If the PSU is subjected to a short circuit across the output terminals, the PSU may trip and require power 

cycling to reset. Reset by switching off mains and disconnecting the batteries, then wait for the red ‘Hazardous Voltage 

Present’ LED to extinguish before re-applying mains and batteries. Check the battery fuse (F2) has not operated.

WARNING: There is a risk of explosion if an incorrect battery type or size is used. Always dispose of used 

batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturers instructions and local regulations. Batteries are heavy 

and can produce dangerously high currents if shorted. Take care when handling and routing battery leads to 

avoid damage. The batteries must be safely secured by the cable ties (supplied in the accessories).

Note: On a standard ‘as-supplied’ unit, DIP Switch 4 (‘Battery Not Fitted’) is OFF (DOWN) and a fault will occur on 

initial power-up if fully charged batteries are NOT connected. See Table 2 - DIP Switch Settings (Fig.1).

2831

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VdS

G220016

176p

Read these instructions before installation and operation

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