Premier OP16 Installation Manual Overview 1. Overview General The Premier OP16 Output Expander is compatible with the following control panels: • Premier 24 (1 module) • Premier 48 (2 modules) • Premier 88 (4 modules) • Premier 168 (8 modules, 4 per Network) •...
Overview Premier OP16 Installation Manual Output Expander Layout Aux 12V Network and Tamper Network Output Terminals Terminals NETWORK IN Remote Aux 12V NETWORK OUT Engineers Keypad Interface BANK 1 BANK 2 Power Bank 1 Bank 2 Outputs Outputs BANK 1...
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Premier OP16 Installation Manual Overview Tamper Switch This is the cover tamper switch and provides tamper protection for the expander. Tamper Output This is the cover tamper output and would normally be connected to an input on the control panel or zone expander to indicate a tamper fault.
Installation Premier OP16 Installation Manual 2. Installation Mounting Remove each screw cap by inserting a flat bladed screwdriver into the slot and turning anti-clockwise, excessive force is NOT required. Remove both of the cover screws and put them in a safe place along with the screw caps. Gently pull the cover away from the base applying slight pressure to the sides at the top of the expander if required.
Premier OP16 Installation Manual Installation Connecting Output Expanders Before connecting output expanders, isolate ALL power from the control panel (AC Mains and Battery). Do not continue if there is power still present on the control panel. Connecting an expander with power still present on the control panel may damage the expander or control panel and invalidate any warranty.
Installation Premier OP16 Installation Manual Network Connections Cable Distances The maximum recommended distance for output expanders when using standard 7/0.2 alarm cable is: • 250m for each branch when using the star (parallel) configuration • When using a daisy chain (series) configuration the maximum distance will depend on the number of devices connected on the chain.
Premier OP16 Installation Manual Installation Overcoming Voltage Drop There are several ways to overcome voltage drop: • Use thicker lower resistance cable. Standard 7/0.2 alarm cable has a resistance of 8Ω per 100m • Double up on the power connections - this will require using a 6 or 8-core cable rather than a 4-core cable •...
Installation Premier OP16 Installation Manual Addressing the Expander Each output expander can be addressed to mimic the outputs of up to two zone expanders. In order for an output expander to mimic zone expander outputs, the output expander must be addressed the same as the zone expander it is mimicking.
Installation Premier OP16 Installation Manual Wiring Devices to the Outputs The output expander has 16 fully programmable outputs. These outputs can be used to drive auxiliary devices such as LED’s, sounders or relays etc. The table below shows the electrical characteristics for each output:...
Premier OP16 Installation Manual Installation Testing the Expander Whenever new devices are connected to the networks, they must be confirmed onto the system using the ‘Confirm Devices’ menu option. For details on confirming devices, please refer to the Premier 24/48/88/168/640 Installation Manual.
Specifications Premier OP16 Installation Manual 3. Specifications Electrical Operating Voltage 9 - 13.7V Current Consumption Quiescent >35mA Alarm >35mA – 1.6A Network 4-wire standard 7/0.2 alarm cable up to 250m. Star, Daisy Chain or any combination of the two Bank 1 Outputs...
Output Expander is covered by a two-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship. As the Premier OP16 Output Expander is not a complete alarm system but only a part thereof, Texecom cannot accept responsibility or liability for any damages whatsoever based on a claim that the Premier OP16 Output Expander failed to function correctly.
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