Electrical

Connecting an alarm panel to the mains

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.33 PM

Hi, I'm replacing a burglar alarm panel. I've done everything other than connect it to the mains. The terminal on the alarm board for the live and neutral says "9VAC/10-15VA input", this is connected to a Fuse labelled as "1.6A/250V (T)". The instructions also state the following: "Power Input: 230VAC, 50Hz Power connection to the unit should be according to the national electrical code for permanent installation. The power supply should be fed from a readily accessible disconnect device. If the unit is permanently wired to the mains power, use a 2-pole disconnect device (15A max.) and the wires should be min. 0.75mm2 in a conduit of at least 16mm. If the mains power is connected with a plug, the plug should be indicated as the disconnecting device and the socket shall be max. 2m from the Control System" I have two options for connecting this new unit to the mains; 5amp fused switch or a socket, both are within 2meters. My previous panel was connect via a 5amp fused switch with this fused switch being fed as a spur from a socket. However, that alarm panel said on its board '240v mains supply' and clearly had some form of internal transformer which my new panel doesn't have. I realise I can't simply connect my new panel to the mains like my old one was but don't know what to do. Grateful for any advice. The new panel's manual can be found at the following link: http://supervisionalarm.dk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2-iConnect-Full-Installation-Manual.pdf Thanks