Intercom Units; Remote Intercom Units; Manager/Lift Callpoints; Radio Devices - Tynetec Advent xt Installation Manual

2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

INTERCOM UNITS

Up to 255 intercom units can be connected on the system network. Each intercom can have ceiling pullcords, smoke
detectors and PIR's (for activity or intruder monitoring) connected as standard. An additional 4 inputs are available on
intercoms without a door entry telephone connected.

REMOTE INTERCOM UNITS

One remote intercom can be connected per intercom if speech is required in 2 rooms. Remote intercoms are available with
or without PA.

MANAGER/LIFT CALLPOINTS

Various vandal resistant callpoints (for external use) and lift speech units are available. These are addressed as intercom
units and are therefore included in the 255 max limit.

RADIO DEVICES

A maximum of 16 network receivers (which can include a maximum of 12 zoned network receivers) can be connected on
the system. Up to 2048 Altec radio devices can be registered per site. Radio devices include; personal pendants, fall
detectors, flood detectors, temperature sensors, gas detectors, CO detectors, etc.
STATUS MODULE
One status module can be connected on the system network. This has a keyswitch & LED's to select the system operating
mode. A miniature printer and up to 16 caller ID display panels can be connected to the status module.
MANAGERS DISPLAY PANEL
One managers display panel can be connected on the system. This is a wall mounted 10.4" VGA touch screen monitor to
display call information and the system status. It also has a 1GB memory to store system events. This requires connection
to the Advent xt controller and a mains supply.
DOOR ENTRY OPTION
Up to 16 digital door entry panels can be connected to the Advent xt controller ‐ additional PSU's will be required for door
locks. Door panels have a "Manager" button as standard. Where one telephone is connected per dwelling use the ZFT220,
if two telephones are required both must be ZFT221's. A range of combined warden call/door entry intercom options are
also available (ZXT280‐287).
PA OPTION
A public address (PA) option is available to broadcast general announcements or a fire alarm tone through all intercoms.
Special intercoms with PA facility must be fitted and one PA amplifier & SMPSU is required for every 80 intercoms. Each
group of 80 intercoms must be on a separate network leg.
DECT & FIXED TELEPHONES
A Matrix IP PBX is required to interface the Kirk 400/6500 DECT telephone system to the Advent xt and an outside
telephone line. The Kirk 400 DECT system will usually cover most installations, large or complex sites may require Kirk
6500. The radio coverage of base stations can be increased with repeaters. To maintain operation of the DECT system
during a mains failure an additional UPS is required.
BT LINE SELECTOR OPTION
If specified, the Advent xt can have 2 dedicated telephone lines (primary & secondary) or a primary line and a secondary
GSM cellular terminal connected via a BT line selector unit. If the primary line fails the secondary line/GSM module will
automatically be selected, once the primary line is restored the system will automatically switch back.
ETHERNET INTERFACE OPTION
The Ethernet Interface Kit will store all system activity for download and analysis using Tynetec's iCare software. A
Broadband connection with a fixed IP address is required.
REMOTE CONTROL CENTRE (PSTN ARC)
The chosen PSTN Alarm Receiving Centre must support BS8521 or TT92 protocol.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATOR (IP ARC)
The optional Digital Communicator allows the Advent xt to connect with an IP Alarm Receiving Centre.
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