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RELEASING CIRCUITS The ARIES-SLX control unit has two releasing circuits that can be configured to actuate releasing devices via any of the follow- ing ways: • Single control head or solenoid valve • Two series -supervised, parallel -actuated control heads or solenoid valves. • One Metron actuator • Fenwal initiators These releasing circuits can be used to actuate various Kidde control heads for waterless -extinguishing -system storage con- tainers, or solenoid valves for sprinkler control that are FM Release Panel Group 2. A releasing circuit can actuate an unmatched pair of control heads or solenoid valves because it activates these releasing devices in parallel, not in series. This means that a releasing circuit can activate the control valves for a waterless suppression system and a back-up pre -action - sprinkler system simultaneously which makes efficient use of the control unit's circuitry and increases system reliability by enabling a single action to operate both extinguishing systems. The releasing circuits are protected against inadvertent activa- tion via the main microprocessor by "Triple-R" (for triple redun- dancy) safeguard system. The "Triple-R" system requires that the main microprocessor issue two release commands, of opposite polarity and via separate signaling channels, and that these commands be combined with a signal from the control unit's watchdog timer confirming proper microprocessor opera- tion, in order to activate a release circuit. This triple -redundant release -command requirement ensures that an electrical tran- sient or disturbance that temporarily interferes with the opera- tion of the main microprocessor will not inadvertently activate an extinguishing system. NOTIFICATION -APPLIANCE CIRCUITS The ARIES-SLX control unit has two notification appliance circuits (NACs). Each circuit can provide up to 1.5 Amps @ 24 Vdc for horns, strobes, chimes, or other notification appliances. Power for the notification appliances is fully filtered and regu- lated. Each NAC is programmable, and supports continuous and master -coded outputs for audible devices. The NACs' coded patterns are dynamically adjustable and can be pro- grammed to sound different codes to notify the occupants of progressively -more -serious conditions. Both circuits are supervised, power limited, and are compatible with conventional, UL-Listed, 24-Vdc regulated notification appliances. They can be used with the following Wheelock horns and strobes: • MT Series Multi -Tone Horns and Horn/Strobes • NS Series Horn/Strobes (See Note) • NH Series Horns • RSS(P) Series Strobes (See Note) • Exceder Series Horns, Strobes, and Horn/Strobes (Xenon flashtube models only) Note: Wheelock NS Series Horn/Strobes and Wheelock NH Series Horns cannot be programmed for synchroniza- tion. Horn/strobe combination devices utilizing the appropriate synch protocol have the option to use silenceable horns and non-silenceable strobes. Refer to the horn/strobe manufacturer's installation sheet for details. COMBO CIRCUITS (NAC OR RELEASE) The ARIES-SLX has two combo circuits which can be con- figured as a NAC or a release circuit to activate one sole- noid for special -extinguishing -system actuation or pre- action/deluge sprinkler -system actuation. When configured for release, the circuit is protected against inadvertent acti- vation via the main microprocessor by the Triple-R safe- guard feature. ON -BOARD RELAYS AND AUXILIARY POWER The ARIES-SLX has four Form-C relays. Three of the four relays are user -programmable for any system condition and the fourth relay is dedicated to trouble conditions. Each relay is rated for 1 Amp @ 28 Vdc. Two auxiliary power outputs are provided, each with a 1 amp output. These auxiliary power outputs are user configurable for resettable or continuous power. INTEGRATION WITH SPECIALTY DETECTION SYSTEMS SmartOne loop protocol interface cards enable the ARIES-SLX to seamlessly integrate with specialty detectors. AIR -Intelli- gence Air Sampling Smoke Detectors (ASD) connect via Addressable Protocol Interface Cards (APIC) and report pre - alarms and alarms in a manner analogous to SmartOne smoke detectors. Fixed Temperature Linear Heat Sensor cables (LHS) connect via Addressable Input Modules (AI) and report point alarms. PROGRAMMING The ARIES-SLX Configuration Tool (ACT-SLX) is used to pro- gram the control unit for each individual, site -specific applica- tion. Programming is for control -by -event scenarios, and consists of entering a series of conditional control statements that logically join initiating points to control -unit -based outputs and remote control modules. Each SmartOne field device can be assigned a location message of up to 40 characters via the tool. A USB Device Port is available to connect to a laptop com- puter for application upload. A front panel -activated AutoLearn routine can be executed that will create a general alarm, one input activates all outputs appli- cation to speed the system -configuration process. The more sophisticated Auto -Setup routine allows the system to be auto- matically configured for the typical control scenario utilized by waterless fire -suppression systems. OPTIONAL MODULES: ARIES-SLX NETWORK - NIC AND OCC CARDS The ARIES-SLX networking structure supports a mixture of twisted -wire and fiber-optic interconnections between net- worked control units. The ARIES-SLX can be networked with legacy Fenwal and Chemetron single loop control units which allows the ARIES-SLX to be used as either a service replace- mtn for existing networks or for system expansion. The ARIES-SLX Network Interface Card (NIC) mounts to the control unit's printed circuit board as a "daughter" card and pro- vides peer -to -peer interconnection for up to 32 control units. It supports Class B interconnecting wiring, and acts as a repeater to boost and regenerate the communications signals. It trans- mits and receives messages via the RS-485 format. One NIC is required for each node.