Installing The Falcon Xt; Location - PTI security systems Falcon XT Installation Manual

Installing the Falcon XT™

Location

• The Falcon XT™ should be installed in a secure, interior area, such as a locking cabinet,
room, or closet. This location should be close to the StorLogix™ (control software)
computer.
• The location should have adequate ventilation and air conditioning.
• It is crucial that the location is accessible for future maintenance.
1
Select a location on the wall approximately 5 feet above the floor. Run conduit (at least ¾
inch) from this area to the AI devices.
• If the connection uses RS232 run a separate conduit (at least ¾ inch) from the same area
to the computer.
• If the connection uses Ethernet run a separate conduit (at least ¾ inch) from the same
area to the router.
• If the computer interface connection is via USB, the Falcon XT™ must be less than 16 feet
from the computer and does not need second conduit.
• The location should also have a dedicated electrical outlet nearby for the controller.
2
The mounting location for the housing should be at least 13" x 13" and allow room for the
door to swing fully open to the left side of the housing as you face it.
• Wire-in-conduit can be run into the housing through knockouts on the housing case.
3
Once the conduit locations are determined, place the housing against the wall and mark the
wall with a pencil through the four mounting holes on the rear of the housing.
• Use a torpedo level to verify that the housing is level and double-check that the housing
is level and that the location is correct.
4
Set the housing aside and drill the four holes as marked. The mounting surface for the
housing will determine the type of drill, the drill bit size, and type of anchors used. All
anchors should be #8 and 1½ inch in length or longer, depending on the depth of the wall.
5
After the housing is anchored to the wall, connect the conduit to the box using compression
fittings.
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