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Installation and Operating Manual

GB Id. No. 113959-04

DE Material-Nr. 104361 IT N. mat. 113961

FR N° de suite 113960
 Symbols and conventions
Danger and information symbols
DANGER
Indication of danger which can lead to death or injury.

Indication of danger which can lead to material damages.

Tips for optimum working.

Conventions within the text

• Enumeration mark
➮ Introduces an action to be executed
Multi-stage activities are numbered:
1. First activity
2. Second activity
3. ...

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 Contents
1 Operation ............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Safety instructions for the operator and the user .................................................... 4
1.2 Overview of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System ...................................... 5
1.2.1 The electrical components of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System ........... 6
1.2.2 Components for ventilation operation ...................................................................... 8
1.2.3 Components used in the case of alarm ................................................................... 8
1.3 Ventilation operation ................................................................................................ 9
1.4 Fire alarm .............................................................................................................. 10
1.5 Power outage and fault ......................................................................................... 13
1.6 What to do when …? ............................................................................................. 14
2 Installation and maintenance ....................................................................... 15
2.1 Safety instructions for installation and maintenance ............................................. 15
2.2 Storage .................................................................................................................. 16
2.3 Components of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System ............................... 17
2.4 Connection options and configurations ................................................................. 19
2.4.1 Alarm group ........................................................................................................... 20
2.4.2 Ventilator groups ................................................................................................... 21
2.4.3 External equipment ............................................................................................... 25
2.4.4 Complete the configuration table ........................................................................... 27
2.4.5 Summary of the jumper settings ............................................................................ 27
2.5 Installation ............................................................................................................. 28
2.5.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................ 28
2.5.2 Assembly ............................................................................................................... 28
2.5.3 Configuration ......................................................................................................... 29
2.5.4 Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 29
2.6 Function test .......................................................................................................... 32
2.7 Operating states and faults ................................................................................... 33
2.8 What to do when …? ............................................................................................. 34
2.9 Testing and maintenance ...................................................................................... 35
3 Appendix ............................................................................................................ 36
3.1 Technical data ....................................................................................................... 36
3.2 Fuses ..................................................................................................................... 37
3.3 Configuration table ................................................................................................ 38
4 Index .................................................................................................................... 39

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 1 Operation
1.1 Safety instructions for the operator and the user
Intended use The RWA system is used to ventilate and, in the event of a fire, automatically extract
smoke from rooms.
Your RWA-Emergency Power Control System is a state of the art system and
complies with the valid safety regulations. GEZE shall not be responsible for damage
resulting from changes made to the RWA-Emergency Power Control System arbit-
rarily.

Obligations of the user As the user, you must ensure that the person operating the RWA-Emergency Power
Control System has been instructed in the operation of the system as described in
Chapter 1 of this manual. Please ensure that the key for the RWA switch can only be
accessed by authorised persons.

Please keep this manual and the connection diagram where it can be easily
accessed.

Check the display of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System on a regular basis
- at least every 4 days. In the event of a fault, read Section 1.6, What to do when …?

In the event of a fire The emergency functions of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System can be
triggered in the event of a fire from a smoke extractor.

To reset a fire alarm, the RWA-Emergency Power Control System may only be
operated by an operator who has read Chapter 1, Operation in this manual. In
particular, the safety instructions in Section 1.4, Fire alarm must be complied
with.

Instruction The client or the owner-operator has to be instructed in proper use of the RWA system
during commissioning or handing over.
The client or the owner-operator has to confirm in writing that the instruction has been
carried out.

Maintenance As needed - but at least once a year - you must have a specialist approved by GEZE
inspect the system and perform any necessary maintenance. You will receive a
written report regarding the inspection. The two batteries must be replaced after no
more than 4 years.

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 1.2 Overview of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System
Function The RWA-Emergency Power Control System controls the extraction of smoke and
heat (RWA) from staircases, factory halls, etc. Windows and smoke extraction vents
are controlled for normal ventilation operation.
If a fire alarm is triggered, the windows and smoke extraction vents are automatically
opened or closed, depending on the configuration of your RWA-Emergency Power
Control System.
The RWA-Emergency Power Control System controls the components, supplies
them with current and provides backup in mains failure conditions.

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3 Notstromsteuerzentrale

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Emergency Power Control System
E 260 N 10
OK grün OK green
Störung gelb Fault yellow
Netzausfall gelb blinkend Power outage yellow flashing

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6 INFO

7 INFO 8

1 RWA-Emergency Power Control System

2 Drives for the windows and smoke extraction vents
3 Ventilator switch
4 Timer switch
5 Rain and wind control/sensor
6 Window Open signal (optional)
7 Fault signal (optional)
8 Alarm from external fire alarm system
9 Alarm signal (retransmission of alarm signal) (optional)
10 Smoke sensors and heat differential sensors
11 RWA switch

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 1.2.1 The electrical components of the RWA-Emergency Power Control
System
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1 Main circuit board

2 Batteries
3 Fuses
4 Terminal compartment
5 Transformer

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 1.2.2 Components for ventilation operation
Drives The drives open and close windows and/or smoke extraction vents.

Ventilator switches The user can operate the window drives using the ventilator switches.

Timer switch If a timer switch is connected, windows can be opened or closed at preset times.

Rain/wind sensor If a rain/wind sensor is connected, all windows will be closed in the event of rain or
strong wind. The ventilator switches are then disabled.

Window Open signal The Window Open signal lamp is lit when a window is open or not completely closed.

The controller sets this signal based on the switching signals from the ventilator swit-
ch.
The windows are not directly monitored.

1.2.3 Components used in the case of alarm

RWA switch In the event of a fire, you can manually trigger an alarm by pressing the RWA switch.
The RWA-Emergency Power Control System then initiates the alarm program set by
the service technician.
See Section 1.4, Fire alarm for details on how to clear the alarm.
The 4 signal lamps on the RWA switch signify the following:

Symbol LED Meaning

red Illuminates when the fire alarm is triggered by a

RWA switch, smoke sensor or an external fire
alarm system.

yellow Illuminates when a window is open or not fully

closed.
Flashes for 60 seconds when a window is
opened or closed.

green Illuminates when the RWA switch and the

RWA-Emergency Power Control System are
functioning properly.

yellow Illuminates in the event of a fault.

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Smoke sensor and heat differential If a smoke sensor detects smoke or a heat differential sensor registers a sharp incre-
sensor ase in temperature, the fire alarm is triggered.
See Section 1.4, Fire alarm, for details on how to clear the alarm.

Alarm signal (optional) The RWA-Emergency Power Control System transmits an external alarm signal if the
fire alarm is triggered. This can be used, for example, to trigger an audible alarm or
the alarm can be relayed to the fire station.

External fire alarm system If your RWA-Emergency Power Control System is connected to an external fire alarm
system, this can also trigger the fire alarm.
See Section 1.4, Fire alarm, for details on how to clear the alarm.

Fault signal (optional) The RWA-Emergency Power Control System transmits an external signal in the event
of a fault. This can, for example, be connected to a warning lamp.

1.3 Ventilation operation

Opening and closing windows The windows are divided into ventilator groups. For each ventilator group, there are
one or more ventilator switches which can be used to open or close all the windows
in that ventilator group at the same time.

➮ Press the Open button to open a window.

➮ Press the Close button to close a window.
➮ Press the Stop button to stop the opening or closing of a window.
The opening and closing of the windows is indicated by LEDs on the RWA switches
and ventilator switches in the following manner:

Window RWA switch Ventilator switch Ventilator switch

yellow signal lamp green signal lamp red signal lamp
Window OPEN

fully closed off on off

opens flashes (for 60 s) off flashes (for 60 s)

fully or partly on off on

open

closes flashes (for 60 s) flashes (for 60 s) off

The signal on the ventilator switch only applies for the windows in its ventilator group,
while the signal on the RWA switch refers to all the attached ventilator groups.
Therefore, the yellow Window Open signal lamp on an RWA switch is not ex-
tinguished until the windows in all the ventilator groups in its alarm group are closed.

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 Rain/wind sensor If a rain/wind sensor is installed, the windows will close automatically in the event of
rain or strong wind. As long as the rain/wind sensor is active, the windows cannot be
opened with the ventilator switch.
In the event of a fire alarm, the windows will also open when the rain/wind sensor is
active.

Power outage In the event of a power outage, ventilation operation is disabled, which saves the bat-
teries for use in the event of a fire. It is only possible to close the windows which are
already open.

1.4 Fire alarm

Triggering the fire alarm To manually trigger the fire alarm:

1. Break the glass on the RWA switch.
2. Depress the pushbutton until it clicks into place.

The fire alarm is triggered automatically in the following situations:

• A smoke sensor detects smoke.
• A heat differential sensor detects a sharp increase in temperature.
• A fire alarm system transmits an alarm signal to the RWA-Emergency Power
Control System.

Procedures and signals during the fire If a fire alarm is triggered, the alarm program of the RWA-Emergency Power Control
alarm System executes:
• Windows and smoke extraction vents open (normal configuration) or close.
• The red fire alarm signal lamp on the RWA switch is illuminated.
• The RWA-Emergency Power Control System transmits external signals, for
example to an audible signal or the fire station.
• The ventilator switches are disabled.
• The rain/wind sensor is ignored.

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 Stopping the fire alarm You can clear the alarm condition in two ways:
• Reset the RWA-Emergency Power Control System.
or
• Reset any RWA switch.
When the alarm condition has been cleared, the audible alarm signal stops and the
ventilator switches are again useable.

GEFAHR
If the system is not fully reset (the red fire alarm LED is still lit), the system will not
function properly if a new alarm is triggered!
➮ Always reset the system fully after an alarm.

Resetting the system fully The way in which the RWA-Emergency Power Control System is prepared for another
alarm is dependent on the cause of the alarm:
• If the fire alarm has been triggered by an RWA switch, reset this RWA switch (see
next section).
• If the fire alarm was triggered by a smoke sensor or a heat differential sensor,
reset the RWA-Emergency Power Control System (see next but one section).
• If the fire alarm was triggered by an external fire alarm system, please ensure that
the alarm signal from this fire alarm system is switched off.

Resetting an RWA switch

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1 2 3 4

1. Open the RWA switch using the key.

2. Release the black pushbutton (2) using the slider (1).
3. Reset the fire alarm by pressing the green Close button "ZU" (3).
The windows and smoke extraction vents Close again, the alarm is cleared and
the RWA-Emergency Power Control System is reset.
4. Replace the broken glass (4).
5. Lock the RWA switch again.

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 Reset the RWA-Emergency Power
Control System

Notstromsteuerzentrale
Emergency Power Control System
E 260 N

OK grün OK green
Störung gelb Fault yellow
Netzausfall gelb blinkend Power outage yellow flashing

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
L1 N PE

DANGER
Risk of death through electrical shock!
➮ Do not touch anything inside the control panel case of the RWA-Emergency
Power Control System except the white Reset button (1).
➮ Relock the control panel case immediately after use.
1. Unscrew the lid that covers the terminal compartment of the control panel case.
2. Press the white Reset button (1).
The alarm is cleared, the RWA-Emergency Power Control System and the smoke
sensors are reset.
3. Relock the control panel case.
4. Close the windows and smoke extraction vents using the ventilator switches.

Checking the reset After the alarm is reset, the red fire alarm signal lamp on the RWA switches is ex-
tinguished, the audible alarm stops and the windows can again be opened and closed
with the ventilator switches. The RWA-Emergency Power Control System is ready for
another alarm.
If the red fire alarm signal lamp is not extinguished, there is at least one of the
following alarm signals on the RWA-Emergency Power Control System which you
must clear:
• Alarm signal from an RWA switch
• Alarm signal from a smoke sensor
• Alarm signal from an external fire alarm system

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 1.5 Power outage and fault
The operating condition of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System is indicated
by an LED on the front door:

LED operating condition

illuminated green normal operation, no fault

yellow flashing power outage

illuminated yellow other fault

Power outage The RWA-Emergency Power Control System has an integrated emergency power
supply, that can bridge a power outage of at least 72 hours, for example during main-
tenance work or in the event of a fire. The prerequisite is that the batteries are in pro-
per working order.
The emergency functions of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System are susta-
ined during a power outage. However, the normal operation of the ventilation using
the ventilator switch is disabled to maintain the capacity of the battery for as long as
possible. It is only possible to close already open windows.

DANGER
Risk of death through electrical shock!
➮ Any work on the power supply should only be performed by a qualified
electrician.

Rectify the cause of the power failure:

➮ Check the power supply to which the RWA-Emergency Power Control System is
connected and, if necessary, replace the fuse.
If the power supply is in order:
➮ Contact a GEZE-approved specialist.

Fault In the event of a fault with an LED illuminated yellow, work is required in the control
panel case.
➮ Contact a GEZE-approved specialist.

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 1.6 What to do when …?

Problem Cause Action

Yellow signal lamp is Fault Contact a GEZE-approved

illuminated on the RWA- specialist.
Emergency Power Control
System.

Yellow signal lamp is Mains power Check the power supply to

flashing on the RWA- outage which the RWA-Emergency
Emergency Power Control Power Control System is
System. connected and, if necessary,
replace the fuse.
If the power supply is in order:
Contact a GEZE-approved
specialist.

Depressing the ventilator Mains power Check whether the signal lamp
switch does not move the outage or other on the RWA-Emergency Power
windows. fault Control System is flashing or
illuminated yellow.

Rain/wind sensor The windows can only be

active opened again once the rain or
wind has subsided.

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 2 Installation and maintenance
2.1 Safety instructions for installation and maintenance
Authorised personnel • Installation may only be performed by qualified electricians or GEZE-approved
specialists.
• Repair and maintenance work, however, may only be performed by GEZE-
approved specialists.

Working with safety in mind • Before any maintenance or installation work is carried out on the RWA-
Emergency Power Control System, disconnect the power supply.
• Comply with the regulations, standards and guidelines and, in particular, the latest
version of the VDE 0833/0815 guidelines.
• Consult the local approval authorities to determine the type of cable (for example
fire protection cable) and the required type of protection.
• Use only original GEZE parts for repair and retrofitting work.
• When replacing the batteries, use only batteries recommended by GEZE.

Disclaimer If any changes are made to the system by an unauthorised person, or if components
other than GEZE original parts or GEZE recommended batteries are used, GEZE
shall not be liable for any resultant damage.

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 2.2 Storage
Storing the RWA-Emergency Power • Store the RWA-Emergency Power Control System in a protected area.
Control System • If the unit has already been in use:
➮ Disconnect the RWA-Emergency Power Control System from the mains and
remove the battery fuse (see Section 2.5.4, Electrical connection).

Storing lead gel batteries The lead gel batteries will discharge automatically when stored. Therefore:
• Minimise the storage time.
• Store batteries or packed RWA-Emergency Power Control System protected from
heat at temperatures of less than 30 °C.
• If the system is not operated in the meantime, recharge the batteries no later than
7 months after the previous charge (for the charging date, see the label).

Recharging the batteries For recharging the batteries, there are two options:
1. Disconnect or remove the batteries from the RWA-Emergency Power Control
System and recharge them using a standard charger.
or
1. Charge the batteries in the RWA-Emergency Power Control System.
Connect the RWA-Emergency Power Control System to the mains, insert the
battery fuse and charge the battery for about 36 hours (see Section 2.5.4,
Electrical connection).
2. Note the new charging date on the battery.

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 2.3 Components of the RWA-Emergency Power Control
System
The RWA-Emergency Power Control System controls the extraction of smoke and
heat (RWA) from staircases, factory halls, etc. Windows and smoke extraction vents
are controlled for normal ventilation operation. In the event of a fire alarm, the
windows are automatically opened or closed.
The RWA-Emergency Power Control System offers several configuration and expan-
sion options which are described in the following sections.

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1. RWA-Emergency Power Control System

2. Alarm group
3. Ventilator group 1
4. Ventilator group 2 (maximum of 4 ventilator groups with E 260 N8/4)
5. Rain/wind sensor and signals Window Open, Fault and Alarm

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 RWA-Emergency Power Control The RWA-Emergency Power Control System is the central control unit to which all the
System other components are connected. The RWA-Emergency Power Control System cont-
rols the components and supplies them with power.
The type designation of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System specifies the
maximum permissible output current for the drives and the number of ventilator
groups that can be connected:

Type designation Maximum output Maximum number of

current to the drives ventilator groups

E 260 N2/1 2.0 A * 1

E 260 N4/1 to E 260 N4/2 4.0 A 1–2

E 260 N8/1 to E 260 N8/4 7.5 A 1–4

E 260 N12/1 to E 260 N12/2 12 A 1–2

* or 2 x E205/206 drives, E212-24 V

The number before the slash specifies the power group, the number following the
slash gives the number of ventilator groups which can be connected.

Alarm group The RWA-Emergency Power Control System has one alarm group. The alarm group
consists of two lines:
• An RWA switch line
• A smoke/heat differential sensor line
If either of these lines triggers the alarm, the drives of all of the ventilator groups will
be actuated in accordance with the set alarm program.
Moreover, the alarm group can be connected to an external fire alarm system. If the
external fire alarm system triggers a fire alarm, it starts the same alarm program as
for an alarm from an RWA switch or smoke/heat differential sensor.

Ventilator groups Depending on the version, the RWA-Emergency Power Control System supports one,
two, three or four ventilator groups. Each ventilator group has two lines:
• A drive line
• A ventilator switch line
All drives for a ventilator group are controlled jointly by one of the associated ventilator
switches or by the optional timer switch.

Ventilator groups cannot be retrofitted.

Rain/wind sensor You can connect a rain/wind sensor, which closes all the windows in the event of rain
or strong winds. The ventilator switches are disabled as long as the rain/wind sensor
is active.

Signals An optional daughter card provides 3 additional contacts for signals or alarm lines:
• Alarm: On which you can, for example, connect an audible alarm or an alarm line
to the fire station.
• Fault: On which you can, for example, connect a warning lamp.
• Window Open: On which you can, for example, connect a warning lamp.

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 2.4 Connection options and configurations
Before the installation, plan all the connections and the configuration of the RWA-
Emergency Power Control System. The various options are explained in the following
sections.
Discuss the design with the operator. Afterwards, complete the configuration table
found in the Appendix. The configuration table is an important reference aid for future
maintenance and repair.
Carry out the installation and commissioning work in the sequence described in Sec-
tion 2.5, Installation.

Main circuit board The components of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System are connected to the
main circuit board (1).

Notstromsteuerzentrale
Emergency Power Control System
E 260 N

OK grün OK green
Störung gelb Fault yellow
Netzausfall gelb blinkend Power outage yellow flashing

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
L1 N PE

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 2.4.1 Alarm group
The alarm group consists of a smoke/heat differential sensor line, an RWA switch line
and an input for an external fire alarm system.

E 260 N2/N4/N8/N12

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
L1 N PE

The alarm from the alarm group acts on all the ventilator groups of the RWA-Emer-
gency Power Control System.

RWA switch A maximum of four (E 260 N2/1) or ten (E 260 N4/1 to N12/2) RWA switches of type
FT 4/24 V DC can be connected in line to the alarm group. With the exception of the
last RWA switch, remove both terminating resistors from each RWA switch.

Smoke/heat differential sensor Optical smoke sensors of type RM 1003/24V DC or heat differential sensors of type
WM 1005/24V DC can be connected to the alarm group - either a max. total of 10 sen-
sors (E 260 N2/1 to N8/4) or a max. total of 20 sensors (E 260 N12).
Both types can be used in any combination since they have the same socket. The ter-
minating resistor, which is delivered with the RWA Emergency Power Control System
clamped in the terminal strip, has to be installed in the last socket in the line.

External fire alarm system An external fire alarm system with a floating (potential-free) make contact can be con-
nected to the alarm group.

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Setting the direction the drives should You can configure the direction that the drives will run in the event of an alarm:
run when the alarm is triggered ➮ The drive direction is set with Jumper XB1 at the back of the main circuit board.

E 260 N2/N4/N8/N12

Auf Zu

L1 N P
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F3

XB1

Jumper Position Function

XB1 (red) "Auf" With alarm from alarm group:

(open) Drives in Auf (opening) direction
With Zu/Reset (close/reset):
Drives in Zu (closing) direction (Standard setting)

XB1 (red) "Zu" With alarm from alarm group:

(close) Drives in Zu (closing) direction
With Zu/Reset (close/reset):
Drives in Auf (opening) direction

If you change the running direction of the drives, you must also re-label all the
RWA switches.
➮ Replace the word "Zu" (close) with the word "Auf" (open) on every RWA switch.

2.4.2 Ventilator groups

A ventilator group consists of a ventilator switch line and a drive line to open and close
the windows. As an option, a timer switch can be connected to the ventilator switch
line.
Every drive in a ventilator group reacts simultaneously to the signal from any ventila-
tor switch or timer switch for this ventilator group.
One ventilator group is integrated on the main circuit board. For additional ventilator
groups, optional daughter cards are added.

Additional ventilator groups cannot be retrofitted; the number of additional ventilator

groups must be specified in the order.

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 E 260 N2

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
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E 260 N4

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E 260 N8

E 260 N12

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 Drives The drives of a ventilator group are connected in line. Some of the drives recom-
mended by GEZE have an integrated line monitor, which transmits an error message
to the RWA-Emergency Power Control System in the event of line break.
For the windows and smoke extraction vents you must use 24 V DC drives with an
integrated limit (end position) switch. Recommended drives are:
• GEZE actuating, spindle and chain drives
• Drives which conform with the GEZE specifications
Maximum number of drives:
The total number of drives on a RWA-Emergency Power Control System is limited by
the maximum output current of the RWA-Emergency Power Control System:

Type designation Maximum output current

E 260N 2/1 2.0 A or 2 drives E205/E206/E212-24 V

E 260N 4/1 to E 260N 4/2 4A

E 260N 8/1 to E 260N 8/4 7.5 A

E 260N 12/1 to E 260N 12/2 12 A

Ventilator switches The ventilator switches for a ventilator group are connected in a line. Every ventilator
switch on the line simultaneously controls all the drives which are connected to its
ventilator group.
Maximum number of ventilator switches:
• 3 ventilator switches with LED, types E 50/5 or E 50/7
• any number of ventilator switches without LED, types E 50/1 or E 50/3

Timer switch As an option, a timer switch - such as the GEZE 2-channel timer switch - can be con-
nected to each ventilator switch line. The timer switch must be set to pulse rather than
continuous signal.
Since the timer switch and ventilator switch are considered as equal control elements,
the RWA-Emergency Power Control System will react to the last signal received.

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 2.4.3 External equipment
You can connect external equipment to the RWA-Emergency Power Control System.
This equipment can then either send signals to the RWA-Emergency Power Control
System or receive signals from it.

1 2 1 2 1 2 1
L1 N PE

1 2
• Rain/wind sensor (floating (potential-free) make contact) (1)
• External fire alarm system (floating (potential-free) make contact) (2)
• Alarm signal (floating (potential-free) alarm contact)*
• Window Open signal (floating (potential-free) alarm contact)*
• Fault signal (floating (potential-free) alarm contact)*
* optional daughter card required

Connecting a rain/wind sensor You can connect a rain/wind sensor with a floating (potential-free) make contact.
If the rain/wind sensor is triggered:
• The ventilator switch is disabled.
• All the connected drives are run in the "Zu" (closing) direction.
The alarm program takes precedence over the rain/wind sensor. Which means in the
event of an alarm:
• The windows are opened even if the rain/wind sensor is active.
• The windows will not be closed, if the rain/wind sensor is triggered after the alarm.

Connecting an external fire alarm You can connect an external fire alarm system with a floating (potential-free) make
system contact.
If the external fire alarm system triggers an alarm, the same alarm program will be
started as for an alarm from an RWA switch or smoke/heat differential sensor.
The system is reset by the Reset button on the RWA-Emergency Power Control Sys-
tem or with the "Zu" (close) button on an RWA switch. Before the system can be re-
set, the external alarm signal must be switched off so that the RWA-Emergency
Power Control System can respond properly should a new alarm signal arrive from
the fire alarm system.

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Connecting alarm contacts for Alarm, There are 3 floating (potential-free) alarm contacts for output signals:
Window Open and Fault Alarm, Window Open (optional, cannot be retrofitted) and Fault.
You can connect signal lamps, audible alarms or alarm signal lines to the fire station
to these contacts. The maximum load for each contact is 30 W at 24 V.
➮ The black jumpers (1), (2) and (3) behind the associated contact terminals
configure the contacts as make (NO) or break (NC) contacts.

9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3

1 2 3

Jumper Position Function

(1) left Alarm contact acts as make (NO) contact.

(1) right Alarm contact acts as break (NC) contact.

(2) left Window Open contact acts as make (NO) contact.

(2) right Window Open contact acts as break (NC) contact.

(3) left Fault contact acts as make (NO) contact.

(3) right Fault contact acts as break (NC) contact.

Installing the "Alarm Contacts"

daughter card

1. Switch off the mains and remove the battery fuse.

The system is now off the circuit and de-energised.
2. Open the case.
3. Insert four spacers (2) into the holes in the main circuit board.
4. Push the "Alarm Contacts" daughter card (1) onto the spacers.

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 2.4.4 Complete the configuration table
Once you have discussed the configuration with the operator:
➮ Complete the configuration table found in the Appendix.

2.4.5 Summary of the jumper settings

Jumper XB1 on the main circuit board

Jumper Position Function

XB1 "Auf" With alarm from the alarm group:

(red) (open) Drives in "Auf" (opening) direction
With "Zu/Reset" (close/reset):
Drives in "Zu" (closing) direction

XB1 "Zu" With alarm from the alarm group:

(red) (close) Drives in "Zu" (closing) direction
With "Zu/Reset" (close/reset):
Drives in "Auf" (opening) direction

(also see Section 2.4.1 Alarm group)

Alarm contacts Alarm, Fault and

Window Open
Jumper Position Function

(1) (black) left Alarm contact acts as make (NO) contact.

(1) (black) right Alarm contact acts as break (NC) contact.

(2) (black) left Window Open contact acts as make (NO) contact.

(2) (black) right Window Open contact acts as break (NC) contact.

(3) (black) left Fault contact acts as make (NO) contact.

(3) (black) right Fault contact acts as break (NC) contact.

(also see Section "Connecting alarm contacts for Alarm, Window Open and Fault" on
the previous page)

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 2.5 Installation

2.5.1 Preparation
• Discuss and coordinate the configuration with the owner, designer or operator.
• Consult the local approval authorities to determine the type of cable (for example
fire protection cable) and the required type of protection.
• Comply with the maximum permissible cable length and required cable cross-
sections.
• Ensure that all the necessary equipment, cable, cable clamps, screws and bolts,
etc., are available.
• Ensure that the RWA-Emergency Power Control System installation is protected
against excess heat.

2.5.2 Assembly

Mount the RWA-Emergency Power Control System on a vertical wall, in such a

manner that the terminal compartment (1) and the cable feed (2) are at the bottom.

A
2

Drilling dimensions

E 260 N2 E 260 N4 E 260 N8/E 260 N12

Dimension A 242 281 345

Dimension B 177 220 275

Mount the RWA-Emergency Power Control System in a location protected against ex-
cess heat:
1. Mark the holes.
2. Drill and plug the holes.
3. Have someone hold the RWA-Emergency Power Control System while you screw
it to the wall.

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 2.5.3 Configuration

DANGER
Risk of death through electrical shock!
Damage to sensitive components!
➮ Disconnect the mains supply for the RWA-Emergency Power Control System
and take precautions that it is not reconnected while you are working.
➮ Remove the battery fuse.
Before carrying out any configuration changes or expansions, you must isolate the
RWA-Emergency Power Control System from the mains power and remove the bat-
tery fuse. Configure the RWA-Emergency Power Control System in accordance with
Section 2.4, Connection options and configurations:
1. Install the required daughter card.
2. Set and check the jumpers.
3. Enter the configuration in the configuration table in the Appendix.

2.5.4 Electrical connection

Connection diagrams You will find the connection diagrams in the packaging of the RWA-Emergency Power
Control System.

Cable lengths/cross-sections Please comply with the requirements for the cross-section of the cables to the drives:
• The formula for the required cable cross-section based on the cable length and
the total current (of all drives):
Required cable cross-section = cable length x total current / 73
• Minimum cross-section: 1.5 mm2
• Maximum cross-section (limited by the diameter of the wiring terminals):
maximum 4.0 mm2
Table showing the maximum permissible line lengths in relation to total current and
cable cross-section::

1A 2A 4A 6A

1.5 mm2 100 m 50 m 25 m 16 m

2.5 mm2 180 m 90 m 45 m 30 m

4.0 mm2 280 m 140 m 70 m 45 m

5.0 mm2 360 m 180 m 90 m 60 m

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 Connecting components
1

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3

1. Break out the openings in the case required for the lines.
2. Insert cable glands (2) (not included in the delivery) to achieve the required
protection type (see table below).
3. Feed the cables through the case and the cable glands into the RWA-Emergency
Power Control System.
4. Feed the cables to the wiring terminals (1).
The enclosure of the RWA Emergency Power Control System without cable lead-in
fulfils degree of protection IP54.
The degree of protection of cable glands with sealing ring is also IP54.
Thus, the maximum possible degree of protection for the enclosure is achieved by
using cable glands with sealing ring.
The recommended sequence for connecting the components is as follows:
1. Connect the RWA switch, smoke sensor and heat differential sensor for the alarm
group.
2. Connect the drives and ventilator switches (possibly timer switch) from ventilator
group 1.
3. Connect consecutively the drives and ventilator switches (possibly timer switches)
from the other ventilator groups.
4. Connect external equipment: Rain/wind sensor, fire alarm system, floating
(potential-free) contacts for Alarm, Fault and Window Open.

Check connections Before connecting to the mains and to the battery, check the following:
• the component connections
• the configuration (jumper settings)
• that the cable clamps are firmly fixed

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 Things that are often forgotten • The two terminating resistors should only be left in the last RWA switch on the line.
• Install a terminating resistor in the last smoke sensor or heat differential sensor on
the line.
• Install a terminating resistor at the "External alarm" input.
• In the case of drives without line monitoring, connect the line monitor terminal to
GND (see connection diagram).
• If a ventilator group has not been used, connect the line monitor terminal to GND
(see connection diagram).

Connecting the mains and batteries After you have connected and configured all the components and checked the con-
nections, connect the battery and mains supply.

1 2 1 2 1 2
L1 N PE

F3

2 1

DANGER
Risk of death through electrical shock!
➮ Before connecting the RWA-Emergency Power Control System to the mains
supply, switch off the mains circuit and take precautions to prevent others from
switching it back on.
1. Switch off the mains circuit and take precautions to prevent others from switching
it back on.
2. Connect the mains cable (2).
3. Place the cover over the terminal compartment.
4. Switch the mains circuit back on.
5. Insert the battery fuse F3 (1).

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 2.6 Function test
Before handing over the system, you must test all the functions of the RWA-Emer-
gency Power Control System. These tests must also be performed during the annual
maintenance work.

DANGER
Risk of death through electrical shock!
➮ Before touching terminals or mountings, switch off the mains circuit and take
precautions to prevent others from switching it back on.

1. Check - with the mains power switched off - that the terminals and mountings are
tight.
2. Check the power supply unit and charger.
3. Check the batteries.
4. Check the ventilation operation (opening and closing, LEDs).
5. Check the alarm functions (smoke sensor, heat differential sensor, RWA switch,
coupled RWA-Emergency Power Control System) both operating from the mains
as well as from emergency power (battery).
6. Check external connections (such as rain/wind sensor).

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 2.7 Operating states and faults
The operating state and any faults are shown on the 7-segment display of the RWA-
Emergency Power Control System. If several states or faults occur at the same time,
the display will cycle through them one per second.

Operating state codes The operating state codes provide information regarding the various alarm states of
the RWA-Emergency Power Control System and about the rain/wind sensor. The
operating state codes are continuously updated on the 7-segment display.

Display Operating state

0 System is in order, no fire alarm, system in Open Window (Auf) mode

in the event of fire alarm

1 System is in order, no fire alarm, system in Close Window (Zu) mode

in the event of fire alarm

2 Fault - battery not connected

3 Fault - battery discharged

4 Fault - smoke sensor line broken or short circuit

5 Fault - RWA switch alarm line broken or short circuit

6 Fault - RWA switch closed line broken or short circuit

7 Fault - motor lines

8 Fault - fuse logic power supply (F8)

9 Fault - fuse motor supply mains-side (F2)

a Fault - fuse battery (F3)

B Rain/wind sensor active

c Fire alarm acknowledged, but signal from source is still present

D Fire alarm from external alarm

e Fire alarm from smoke sensor

f Fire alarm from RWA switch

l Charger faulty

u Fault - external alarm line broken or short circuit

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 2.8 What to do when …?

Problem Cause Action

Yellow signal lamp is illuminated There are many possible causes. Evaluate the operating state and fault codes
on the RWA-Emergency Power on the 7-segment display.
Control System.

Yellow signal lamp on the RWA- Mains connection broken. Check mains connection.
Emergency Power Control
System is flashing. Primary fuse F1 is faulty. Check fuse F1 and replace if necessary.

Depressing the ventilator switch Mains power failure or other fault has Evaluate the operating state and fault codes
does not move the windows. occurred. on the 7-segment display.
Check drives.

Rain/wind sensor active. If there is neither rain nor wind: Check the
rain/wind sensor.

7-segment display shows: a Battery fuse F3 is either missing or Check fuse F3 and replace if necessary.
blown.

7-segment display shows: 2 Connection to battery is broken. Check battery connection.

LED alarm on the RWA switch Alarm has been reset, but there is still Check whether the alarm switch in the RWA
illuminated, although the system an active alarm signal. switch is released. Check the smoke sensor
is not in an alarm state. and heat differential sensor, external alarm,
etc., accordingly.

7-segment display indicates fault Line to the RWA switch is broken. Check lines.
in an RWA switch line: Check the series connection of the RWA
5 or 6 switches.

Terminating resistors have not been Check both terminating resistors (only leave
installed correctly. them in the last switch of the line!).

7-segment display indicates fault Motor fuse is blown (green LED next to Check the fuse.
in a motor line: the motor terminal strip is illuminated).
7
Motor line monitor fault (green LED next Check motor lines (motor line 3 may only be
to the motor terminal strip is connected to the last motor).
illuminated). If there is no motor monitor, terminal 3 must
be connected to GND.
Check, which motor line has a fault.

7-segment display indicates fault Line to the smoke sensor is broken. Check lines.
in a smoke sensor line: Check that the smoke sensor is seated firmly
4 in the socket.

Terminating resistor missing. Check the terminating resistor (only leave one
in the last socket of the line!).

Check the resistance value.

7-segment display indicates fault Line is broken or has a short circuit.

in the "External alarm" line"
u Terminating resistors are missing or Check the circuiting and the value of the
placed incorrectly. terminating resistors.

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 2.9 Testing and maintenance
The RWA-Emergency Power Control System must be checked annually by a GEZE-
approved specialist. The operator must be given a written report covering the tests
and maintenance done.

DANGER
Risk of death through electrical shock!
➮ Before beginning maintenance work on the RWA-Emergency Power Control
System, switch off the mains supply and take precautions to prevent others from
switching it back on.

Test steps The complete test consists of the following steps:

1. Perform a complete function test (see Section 2.6, Function test).
2. Every 4 years, replace both batteries and update the charging date on the battery.
3. Check that the drives are clean, if necessary clean and lubricate them.
4. Submit a written report covering the tests and maintenance performed.

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 3 Appendix
3.1 Technical data
Technical characteristics • Mains supply 230 V AC 50 Hz, in accordance with DIN IEC 38, 10 A max. back-
up fuse
• Motor output voltage 24 V DC unregulated, residual ripple <20 %, max. 30 V
• Control voltage 24 V DC ±10 %
• Protection type IP54 (using cable glands with sealing rings)
• At least 72 hours of emergency power with 2 x 12 V lead gel batteries
• Integrated regulated charger for the batteries
• In ventilation operation, the opening time is limited to 300 s by a timer

Performance characteristics The following table presents the performance data for the various types of transfor-
mers and batteries as well as the maximum permissible output current for all drives::

Type designation Transfor Power Maximum output

mer pack current

E 260N 2/1 80 VA 1.2 Ah 2.0 A*

E 260N 4/1 to E 260N 4/2 130 VA 2.1 Ah 4.0 A

E 260N 8/1 to E 260N 8/4 260 VA 6–7.2 Ah 7.5 A

E 260N 12/1 to 12/2 480 VA 6–7.2 Ah 12 A

* or 2 drives E205/206, E212-24 V

• Motor operation start-up time (mains operation): 25 %, max. start-up time: 5 min
• Switching capacity of the floating (potential-free) alarm contacts: 30 W at 24 V

Maximum conductor cross-section • Control lines: 2.5 mm2 maximum

• Motor lines: 4.0 mm2 maximum

Smoke sensor and heat differential • Optical smoke sensor with two-wire system using scattered light method,
sensor sensitivity in accordance with EN 54/Part 7
• Heat differential sensor with two-wire system, reacts to increase in temperature,
sensitivity in accordance with EN 54/Part 5, temperature limit 57 °C

Emergency Power Control System • Plastic

case • Cables fed from below
• Colour: grey

Dimensions Width (mm) x Height (mm) x Depth (mm):

E 260 N2/1 256 x 217 x 112

E 260 N4/1-2 295 x 261 x 112

E 260 N8/1-4 362,4 x 318,5 x 130,5

E 260 N12/1-2 362,4 x 318,5 x 130,5

Ambient temperature –5 °C to 40 °C, environmental protection type III

Environmental conditions Contamination level 2 in accordance with EN 60730 (normal environmental condi-
tions)

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3.2 Fuses
Fused with either glass cartridge 5 x 20 mm (AT) fuses or automotive blade-type fu-
ses. The following fuses are used in the systems:

Designation System N2/1 System N4/x

Mains fuse F1 0.8 A T 2AT

Charger supply F8 0.8 A T 1.25 A T

Motor power supply F2 3.15 A T 5AT

Battery fuse F3 3 A blade 5 A blade

Motor line 1 F4 3 A blade 4 A blade

Motor line 2 F5 - 4 A blade

Motor line 3 F6 - -

Motor line 4 F7 - -

Only use glass cartridge fuses 5 x 20 mm (F1, F2, F8) as per EN 60127-2/3.

Designation System N8/x System N12/x

Mains fuse F1 3.15 A T 4AT

Charger supply F8 2AT 2AT

Motor power supply F2 10 A T 16 A T

Battery fuse F3 10 A blade 15 A blade

Motor line 1 F4 7.5 A blade 15 A blade

Motor line 2 F5 7.5 A blade 15 A blade (F6)

Motor line 3 F6 7.5 A blade -

Motor line 4 F7 7.5 A blade -

Only use glass cartridge fuses 5 x 20 mm (F1, F2, F8) as per EN 60127-2/3

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 3.3 Configuration table
System model E 260N /

Alarm group  Number of RWA switches

 Number of smoke sensors/heat differential sensors
 Closes the windows
 Opens the windows
Ventilator groups  Ventilator group 1  Number of drives  Number of ventilator switches
 Timer switch
 Ventilator group 2  Number of drives  Number of ventilator switches
 Timer switch
 Ventilator group 3  Number of drives  Number of ventilator switches
 Timer switch
 Ventilator group 4  Number of drives  Number of ventilator switches
 Timer switch
External connections

External connection Connections/Configurations

 Rain/wind sensor
 Fire alarm system
 External alarm signal
 Make contact
 Break contact
 External fault signal
 Make contact
 Break contact
 Window Open
 Make contact
 Break contact

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4 Index
A R
Alarm group ........................ 18, 20 Rain/wind sensor .............8, 10, 18
RWA switch ................................. 8
C Resetting ............................ 11
RWA-Emergency Power
Components ..................... 6, 8, 17 Control System
Configuration ............................. 19 Components ...................... 18
Connection options ................... 19 Reset .................................. 12

D S
Drives .......................................... 8 Safety instructions ....................... 4
Signals
E Alarm .................................. 18
Fault ..................................... 9
Electrical components ................ 6
Window Open ...................... 8
F Smoke sensor ....................... 9, 20
Storage ...................................... 16
Fault Symbols and conventions ........... 2
for the operator .................. 13 System
Fire alarm Resetting ............................ 11
Procedures and signals ..... 10
Stopping ............................ 11 T
Triggering .......................... 10
Timer switch ................................ 8
Fire alarm system .................. 9, 20

H V
Ventilation operation ................... 9
Heat differential sensor ............... 9
Ventilator groups ....................... 18
I Ventilator switches ...................... 8

Installation ................................. 15

M
Maintenance ............................. 15

O
Overview ..................................... 5

P
Power outage ............................ 13

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