Section 1: System Architecture; Overview - ADEMCO Galaxy 16 Engineer's Manual

Overview

Section 1: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Overview
The Galaxy 16 is an eight zone, seven output security control panel. All eight
zones are programmable and four of the outputs are programmable, the Galaxy
16 also has non programmable Bell, Strobe and Horn outputs fitted, see System
Architecture; Outputs. The Galaxy 16 can be expanded to 16 (programmable)
zones and 11 outputs (eight programmable) with the addition of a Galaxy
Remote Input/Output (RIO) module or a Galaxy Smart Power Supply Unit
(Smart PSU). The Galaxy 16 also features a Line Fail zone to monitor telephone
lines for use with BT RedCare. The Galaxy 16 will operate with three keypads
fitted. The Galaxy 16 is also compatible with the Galaxy RS232 module and the
Galaxy Printer Interface module. Figure 1.1 outlines the layout of the Galaxy 16
PCB. Figure 1.2 gives a summary of the Galaxy 16 system. The outputs of the
Galaxy 16 can be used to trigger a 3 GSTU (12 V).
The Galaxy 16 plus has all the features of the Galaxy 16 (with the exception of
the Line Fail zone) and also features an on-board dialler (telecom module) with
Line Fail detection capabilities built in. The Galaxy 16 plus also has the ability to
work with a 3 GSTU-PLI plugged onto the appropriate sockets (SK1 and SK2).
Figure 1.3 outlines the layout of the Galaxy 16 plus PCB. Figure 1.4 gives a
summary of the Galaxy 16 plus system.
Note: The Galaxy 16 and 16 plus are not compatible with the Galaxy MAX
reader (in On-Line mode).
Appendix A at the back of the manual lists Galaxy 16,16 plus and optional,
compatible module part numbers.
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