Table Of Contents - PTI security systems Falcon XT Installation Manual

Contents
Overview ...........................................................................................................................
Specifications ....................................................................................................................
Computer System Requirements .......................................................................................
Wire and Cable Specifications ..........................................................................................
AI Device Power & Data Wire Recommendation
(from Controller to AI Devices) ........................................................................................................... 6
Door Alarm Wire Recommendation
(from Multiplexer to Door Switch) ...................................................................................................... 7
Intercom Wire Recommendation
(from LEF or NEM Base Station to intercoms) .................................................................................... 7
Cameras/Video Wire Recommendations
(From DVR to Camera) ....................................................................................................................... 8
International Wire Cross-Reference ................................................................................................... 8
Surge Protection ................................................................................................................................ 9
Battery Operation ............................................................................................................
Power Considerations......................................................................................................
Amperage Calculation ..................................................................................................................... 11
Cable Voltage Loss .......................................................................................................................... 12
Calculate Voltage Drop .................................................................................................................... 13
Pre-Installation Recommendations ..................................................................................
Unpacking the Falcon XT ................................................................................................
Typical Wiring Scheme ....................................................................................................
Installing the Falcon XT™ ...............................................................................................
Location ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Controller to Computer Connection ................................................................................................ 22
Controller to AI Devices Connection ............................................................................................... 25
Output Relay Connections ............................................................................................................... 27
Door Input Connections ................................................................................................................... 29
Wiegand Input Connections ............................................................................................................ 31
Power Connections (North America) ................................................................................................ 33
Power Connections (International) ................................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting the Falcon XT .......................................................................................
Reset the System .............................................................................................................................. 38
Standard One-Year Equipment Warranty ........................................................................
Voltage Drop Calculations ...............................................................................................
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114A3866.C.05 Revised 7-2017