How to use the G Series Battery supervision and Discharge - Recharge Schedule.

Discharge Cycle

AC Off

AC Fail Report when AC fails, if the control panel is programmed to report AC failure at occurrence.

13.9 VDC

Charging float level.

13.8 VDC

Charging status LED on.

12.0 VDC

Low Battery and AC Fail Reports if programmed. Low battery LED on.

10.0 VDC

Battery load shed (processing functions continue if AC is present).

Recharge Cycle

AC On

Load shed relay reset; battery charging begins; Battery Trouble and AC Restoral Reports are sent.

13.7 VDC

Battery Restoral Reports are sent. Low battery LED off.

13.9 VDC

Changing status LED off; battery float charged.

                                                     Charging Status and Low Battery LEDs

Type

LED

Action

Color

State

Charging Status LED

Yellow

Shows the charging status of the battery.

Yellow

Off

Battery is fully charged.  If the battery is missing, shorted, or reversed, the Charging Status LED is off, but the red Low Battery LED is flashing.

Yellow

On

Battery float charge is below 13.8 VDC. If AC is present, the battery is charging. Indicates the combined current draw from all outputs exceeds 1.4 A. This is normal under alarm conditions for non-fire systems with sirens or bells drawing more than 1.4 A. If the LED lights regularly for extended periods or does not go out, check the current draw for devices connected to the power outputs.

Yellow

Flash once per minute

System is checking the battery.

Low Battery LED

Red

Shows the condition of the battery.

Red

Off

Battery is fully charged.

Red

On

Battery voltage dropped to between 12.0 VDC and 11.8 VDC.  LED turns off when voltage reaches 13.7 VDC.

Red

Flash

Battery is missing or shorted.