Instruction Manual

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SWIFT Wireless AV Base
General
The NOTIFIER SWIFT
®
AV bases WAV-CRL, WAV-CWL, WAV-RL,
and WAV-WL are intended for use with compatible System Sensor
L-Series AV notification appliances to meet a comprehensive range
of notification requirements. The AV Base provides power for the
audio and visual signals and supports wireless communication with
the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). The L-Series AV notification
appliance is mounted directly to the wireless AV base allowing flexi-
bility in color, placement and signal output.
Power is supplied through two sets of 4 batteries – one set provides
power for wireless communication, and the other set provides power
for the notification appliance’s audio and/or visual signal. Battery life
of the wireless portion is UL listed for at least 2 years. Battery life for
the AV set of batteries depends upon the activation time and output
level of the audio or visual signal. The AV base boosts output volt-
age to support 24 VDC options on connected devices.
The SWIFT synchronization module (W-SYNC) can be used to pro-
vide audio and visual synchronization between SWIFT notification
appliances and System Sensor wired notification appliances. The
wireless synchronization module operates from 24 V power with
supplemental battery support and communicates through the mesh
network to the gateway and FACP. Synchronization is only available
with notification appliances that use the System Sensor synchroni-
zation protocol. Synchronization of the SWIFT notification appli-
ances within a single mesh network is inherent in the wireless
system and a wireless synchronization module is not needed. The
W-SYNC also provides wireless control and monitoring of a Notifica-
tion Appliance Circuit (NAC) expander or power supply.
SWIFT SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SWIFT Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology wireless sys-
tem offers intelligent (addressable) devices which provide secure,
reliable communication to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
across a Class A mesh network. Wireless devices create an oppor-
tunity for applications where it is costly (concrete walls/ceilings, bur-
ied wires), obtrusive (surface mount conduit), or possibly dangerous
(asbestos) to use traditional wired devices. It allows fast installation
for time-critical situations and provides the flexibility to add wireless
onto wired systems for retrofit installations. Both wired and wireless
devices can be present on the same FACP for an integrated solu-
tion.
The mesh network within the SWIFT system creates a child-parent
relationship between the devices so that each device has two par-
ents providing a second path for communications on every device. If
one device can no longer operate for any reason, the rest of the
devices can still communicate with each other, directly or through
one or more intermediate devices. Once an initial mesh network is
formed, mesh restructuring automatically occurs to find the stron-
gest paths possible within the network.
Features
• Converts compatible System Sensor L-Series AV appliances to
addressable wireless AV appliances
• Wireless installation
• Class A mesh network
• Addressable code wheels
• Commercial applications
• Listed to UL 464, UL 1638, and UL 1971
• Frequency hopping
• Bi-Directional Communications
Specifications
PHYSICAL/OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions (Ceiling): Diameter 7.4” (19 cm); Depth 1.6” (4 cm)
• Weight: 20.0 oz (567 g) installed with 8 batteries
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Maximum Transmit RF Power: 17 dBm
• Radio Frequency Range: 902-928 MHz
• Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 93% Relative Humidity,
Non-condensing
• Operating Temperature Range: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
• Battery Type: 8 Panasonic
®
CR123A or 8 Duracell
®
DL123A
• Battery Life:
RF batteries: 2 year minimum.
AV batteries: See battery life table.
• Battery Replacement: Replace during annual maintenance or
when TROUBLE BATTERY LOW displays.
Ordering Information
• W-BATCART: Wireless battery cartridge 10-pack
• SMB500-WH: White surface mount back box
• WAV-CRL: Wireless AV base, ceiling, red
• WAV-CWL: Wireless AV base, ceiling, white
• WAV-RL*: Wireless AV base, wall, red
• WAV-WL*: Wireless AV base, wall, white
• W-SYNC: Wireless sync module
*NOTE: WAV-RL & WAV-WL are compatible with wall-mount L-Series
devices manufactured after 26 April 2019 (date code 9045 and later).
WAV-CRL and WAV-CWL are compatible with all ceiling-mount L-Series
devices.
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