What is the maximum allowable voltage drop for an audible device?5,10,15 or 20% What is the maximum distance 18 AWG wire is suitable for a self contained siren? What is used to reduce current?resistor or capacitor?
HELP!! Need answers for test!!! Part 2
Dec 10, 2005
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5 percent
1000 ft Resistor
Jim Rojas
Where are you getting your answers??
I am answering the questions the best I know how. I have no books or references available. So I will probably get some wrong.
Jim Rojas
You know if everyone helps you with this test then you won't know s*it
Either that, or we'll all have to go on his next troubleshooting service call...and I'm really expensive.
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NFPA 70-2002 215.2(A)4 FPN 2 suggests limiting all branch circuits to no more than 3%. 5% overall when considering the feeder.
NFPA 70-2002 110,3(B) requires that listed and labeled equpment be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's documentation. In other words, the maximum voltage drop permitted is the difference between the power source and the device's minimum nameplate voltage.
How much current does the siren require? What's its minimum nameplate voltage? 1-strand 18AWG or 7-strand? Aluminum, copper (coated or uncoated), or copper-clad alumunum?
A resistor can be used to limit current.
Happy holidays,
Mike
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