Effective October 2017

Technical Data TD450003EN Supersedes December 2015 PS-8-LP

POWERPATH NAC Power Supply

Description
The Wheelock POWERPATH (PS-8-LP) by Eaton is a supervised
remote power supply/battery charger in a low profile cabinet that is
used for supervision and expanded power driving capability of fire
alarm Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC). The PS-8-LP is filtered
and regulated and provides 8 amps of power distributed across 4
outputs.
The power supplies may be connected to any 12V or 24V (FWR
or DC) Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) by using a NAC or a “Dry
Contact.” Primary applications include NAC expansion (supports ADA
requirements) and auxiliary power to support system accessories.
This unit provides filtered and regulated 24VDC, up to four (4) Class
“B”, two (2) Class “A”, or two (2) Class “B” and one (1) Class “A”
Notification Appliance Circuits. With the optional plug-in PS-EXP
module the unit supports (8) Class “B” or (4) Class “A” Notification
Appliance Circuits. Additionally, an auxiliary power output of 2.5
Amps (disconnected upon AC power loss or an alarm condition) or
up to 0.240 A of constant power on the PS-8-LP.
The Wheelock power supplies can accommodate 7 AH batteries
inside its lockable chassis. Using an external battery cabinet it can
charge up to 33 AH batteries (pending UL testing). Two FACP NAC
circuits or two “Dry” contact initiating circuits can be connected to
the inputs. These inputs can then be directed to control supervision
and power delivery to any combination of the four (4) outputs. Each
output is rated at 3.0 Amps (Class “B”) or (Class “A”) and can be
programmed to generate a steady or Code 3 temporal horn sound
and a strobe output under alarm condition. Total load for PS-8-LP
NAC circuits must not exceed the power supplies rated output.
The power supplies under non-alarm condition provide independent
supervision for Class “A” and Class “B” FACP NAC circuits. In
the event of circuit trouble, the FACP will be notified via the
POWERPATH steered input (IN1 or IN2). In addition there are two
sets of trouble reporting terminals, one used for AC power loss
reporting and the other for all troubles. The AC power loss reporting,
on the common trouble terminals and on IN1 or IN2, can be delayed
for either 30 seconds or 170 minutes. The AC power loss terminals
will always report the trouble within 1 second after loss of AC
power.

The PS-8-LP power supplies are UL listed under UL Standard 864,

9th Edition to be used with any 24 volt listed regulated notification
appliances. They include the capability to synchronize Wheelock
strobes and horns and to silence the horn signal when horn/strobes
are operating on two wires.
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Features • Power
• Low Profile
• Not battery dependent
• Inputs • Automatic switch over to standby batteries when AC fails
• 120VAC, 50/60Hz, 4.25 Amps and 5.32 Amps Operating Power
• Supports sealed lead acid or gel type batteries
in Alarm
• 240VAC, 60Hz, 3.22 Amps Operating Power in Alarm • Fused battery protection
• 24VDC Battery Backup Connection • Thermal and short circuit protection with auto reset
• Two (2), 12V or 24V NAC Initiating Circuits (8-33V at 5mA)
• Supports 7AH batteries
• FWR or DC
• Two (2) “Dry” Contact initiating Circuits • Compliance
• Accepts two (2) Class “A” or two (2) Class “B” circuit inputs • Approvals Include: UL Standard 864, UL 1481

• Built in battery charger for sealed lead acid or gel type batteries • Compliant with NFPA 72
• Outputs
• Factory Mutual (FM)
• NAC outputs are 24VDC, 3.0 Amps each, power limited
• Operating Modes (refer to Installation Manual):
• 8 Amps on PS-8 -LP total alarm current
• Normal Mode: Provides constant 24 VDC output upon initiation
• Capable of four (4), Class “B” circuits
by a voltage to input IN1 or IN2 or by a contact opening on
• Capable of two (2) Class “A” circuits DRY1 or DRY2. The unit returns to standby mode when the
• Capable of one (1) Class “A” circuit and two (2) Class “B” input is deactivated.
circuits
• Wheelock Sync Mode: Provides signals for synchronization of
• Capable of (8) Class “B” or four (4) Class “A” circuits with patented Wheelock audible and strobe notification appliances.
optional PS-EXP module Audibles can also be silenced in this mode while the strobes
• Temporal (Code 3), constant voltage output, Wheelock Sync continue to flash.
output or True input to output follower mode
• In>Out Sync Mode: Accepts a synchronization signal on the
• Built-in Wheelock synchronization mode that can be fed to any input to provide a coded output or synchronized output. This
or all of the output circuits signal may come from a FACP, another POWERPATH or a
• Input and output can be synchronized with “IN>OUT SYNC” Wheelock DSM synchronization module. Caution: Do not use
mode (DSM, 2nd POWERPATH or FACP with synchronization strobes on coded output circuits.
protocol is required)
• True Input Follower Mode: Accepts a coded signal on the input
• Audible silence capability to provide a coded output with the same timing as the input.
• Filtered and electronically regulated output The signal may come from a FACP, another POWERPATH or
other coded source. Caution: Do not use strobes on coded
• 2.5 Amp auxiliary power limited output with reset capability. output circuits.
(Removed upon AC loss or alarm. Automatic reset 30 seconds
after AC power returns or the alarm condition is over) or 0.240 • Temporal Mode: Codes the output voltage in a code-3 temporal
Amps PS-8-LP of auxiliary power limited output which remains pattern to drive audible appliances such as horns, bells or
on during AC loss or an alarm condition when configured for 24 chimes. Caution: Do not use strobes on coded output circuits.
hour battery backup
• Supervision
• Compatible with 12V or 24V (FWR or DC) FACP

• Signaling appliance circuits are supervised and steered to either

IN1 or IN2
• 10K Ohm, 1 Watt (Wheelock Model #100651 PSEOL) End of
Line Resistor (EOLR) for supervision of all outputs
• 37 distinguishable trouble diagnostics
• AC loss trouble reported over a separate set of contacts (delay
of 1 second)
• All troubles are reported over the common trouble contacts (AC
loss can have a delay of 30 seconds or 170 minutes)
• Automatic switchover to standby battery when AC fails
• Thermal and short circuit protection with auto reset
• Input and output status LED indicators
• AC fail supervision
• Battery presence and low battery supervision
• Ground Fault Detection, with diagnostics to indicate which
circuit fault is on
• Latching LEDs for NAC trouble annunciation and Diagnostic
trouble LEDs (latching can be disabled)

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Table 1.  Specification & Ordering Information

Model Description
PS-8-LP 8 amp power supply, red enclosure, 120V
PS-8E-LP 8 amp power supply, red enclosure, 220V
PS-8-B-LP 8 amp power supply, black enclosure, 120V
PS-8E-B-LP 8 amp power supply, black enclosure, 240V
PS-8-EXP-LP 8 amp power supply with preinstalled expansion module, red enclosure, 120V
PS-8E-EXP-LP 8 amp power supply with preinstalled expansion module, red enclosure, 240V
PS-EXP 4 class B or 2 class A expansion module

Table 2.  Specifications

Physical
Weight PS-8-LP: 11.5lbs. (Ship) 9.4lbs (Unit); PS-EXP: 1lb. (Ship & Unit)
Dimensions PS-8-LP: 17”H x 13”W x 3.5”D; PS-EXP: 4.3”H x 3.7”W x 1”D
Enclosure can house up to two 7 AH batteries
Input Circuit
Input voltage range 8 to 33 VDC
Input Current @ 12 VDC 0.005 amps
Input Current @ 24 VDC 0.005 amps
Output Circuit
Four (4) Class B or
Two (2) Class A or\ 24 VDC @ up to 3 amps per circuit
One (1) Class A and Two (2) Class “B” or
8 Class B or 4 Class A (optional PS-EXP module necessary)

Continuous duty up to 3 Amps per circuit, up to 4 Amps maximum per panel

Standby Current 0.129 Amps
Alarm Current 0.129 Amps
Primary PS-8-LP (120VAC models) 105 to 130 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 5.32 Amps
Primary PS-8-EXP-LP (240 VAC models) 210 to 260 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 3.22 Amps
Secondary Power Charging Capacity 32 Amp hours @ 0.750 Amps per hour
Aux Output
CP Mode PS-8-LP up to 250 mA
MP Mode 2.5A during non alarm

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Architects and Engineers Specifications Input activation options shall be from not less than two NAC circuits
or Dry Contact closures. These inputs shall have the capability of
The power supply shall be Wheelock POWERPATH PS-8-LP, or being directed to any combination of the four NAC circuit outputs.
equivalent. The unit shall be stand alone power supply intended for Each NAC circuit output shall be rated at 3 amperes for Class “B”
powering fire alarm notification appliances via its own Notification applications or 3 amperes each for Class “A”. The outputs shall be
Appliance Circuit(s) (NAC). The unit shall be UL 864 Listed for power programmable to generate a steady or Temporal (Code 3) output
limited operation of outputs and comply with NFPA 70 (NEC), article and or a synchronized strobe or horn output. The power supply shall
760. provide independent loop supervision for either Class “A” or Class
The power supply shall support a full 8A of notification power even if “B” FACP NAC circuits and shall have the capability to “steer”
the battery is in a degraded mode and only AC power is connected. all alarm or trouble conditions to either incoming NAC circuit. The
units shall have common trouble terminals. The power supply shall
The power supply shall be activated by a standard Notification be powered from a 120 VAC source with a current consumption of
Appliance Circuit (NAC) from any Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) 5.32 amperes max. The unit shall incorporate short circuit protection
or a “Dry contact” opening. The units shall be 8 ampere, 24 VDC, with auto reset. The power supply shall incorporate a built in battery
regulated and filtered, supervised remote power supply/charger. It charger for lead acid or gel type batteries with automatic switchover
shall operate over the voltage range of 8 to 33 VDC or FWR. The to battery back up in the event of AC power failure. The charger shall
primary application of the unit shall be able to expand fire alarm incorporate fused protection for the batteries and have the ability to
system capabilities for additional NAC circuits to support ADA report low battery and/or no battery condition(s). Standby current for
requirements and to provide auxiliary power to support system battery back up shall be 0.129 Amps max. The power supply shall
accessories or functions. The power supply shall provide four Class have the ability to latch trouble LEDs so the circuit in trouble can be
“B”, two Class “A”, or two Class “B” and one Class “A” NAC circuit(s). identified. The cabinet dimensions shall be 17” H x 13” W x 3.5” D.
Eight Class “B” or Four Class “A” circuits shall be available with an
optional PS-EXP module. The PS-8-LP unit shall supply up to 240 mA UL 864, UL 1481, FM
of auxiliary power that is available during both non-alarm and alarm
or auxiliary power of not less than 2.5A at 24 VDC during non-alarm.
The power supply shall be capable of charging batteries of up to 33
ampere hours per NFPA 72 at maximum rate of 0.750 Amps per
hour.

NNote: Due to continuous development of our products, specifications and offerings are subject to change without notice in accordance with Cooper
Wheelock Inc., dba Eaton standard terms and conditions.

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