Content Section 1 Overview ................................1 SK-2224 Description ..........................1-1 How to Contact Silent Knight ........................1-1 Section 2 Agency Requirements ........................1 FCC Warning ............................2-1 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ......................2-1 2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations ....................2-1 2.2.2 Requirements for Protected Premises (Local) Fire Alarm Systems ..........2-1...
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Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Optional Accessories Installation ......................4-7 4.7.1 Installing the Serial Driver Board (Model SK-2884) ..............4-7 Wiring the SK-2884 to an Expansion Device ................4-8 4.7.2 SK-2866 LED Annunciator Installation ..................4-8 SK-2866 Electrical Specification ....................4-8 Wiring the SK-2866 to the SK-2884 .....................
Section 1 Overview SK-2224 Description The Model SK-2224 is a two zone, 24-volt fire alarm control panel having the following features: • Two Class B zones • Two notification circuits rated at 2.5 amps total. • 2.5 amp power supply •...
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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) The SK-2224 is UL Listed as a control unit for use in NFPA 72 systems. If the SK-2224 and its accessories are to be used as part of a UL installation, carefully read the UL requirements in this section.
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Section 3 Before You Begin Installing What’s in the Box? The Model SK-2224 ships with the following hardware: Table 3-1: Contents of Shipping Box Containing Model Main Part Number Part Quantity/Item 1 Cabinet 122509 Panel Bag 1 Control Board 202224...
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Optional Accessories Table 3-2 is a list of optional accessories that can be used with the Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel. Table 3-2: Option Accessories for the -2224 Model Name Description...
Before You Begin Installing SK-2224 Board Layout Figure 3-1 shows the SK-2224 circuit board, including locations of terminals, connectors, DIP switches, and LEDs. Programming DIP Switches Annunciator SK-2884 AC Power Connector Serial Interface Connector On-Board Piezo Sounder Backup Battery Connector Trouble &...
32° - 120° F (0° - 49 ° C) Humidity: 10 - 85% non-condensing It is important to protect the SK-2224 control panel from water. To prevent water damage, the following conditions should be AVOIDED when mounting the units: •...
Before You Begin Installing Mounting the SK-2224 Read the environmental specifications in Section 3.5 before mounting the cabinet. The panel should be accessible to main drop wiring runs. It should be mounted as close to the center of the building as possible and located within a secured area, but should be accessible for testing and service.
1. Remove keys from the envelope taped to the top of the cabinet. 2. Unlock the cabinet door. 3. Remove the packing material and the SK-2224 components. 4. Snap the bezel into the opening in the front of the cabinet. See Figure 3-3.
Before You Begin Installing Wiring Specifications Induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another) can cause false alarms or interfere with control panel operation in other ways. To avoid induced noise, follow these guidelines: • Isolate input wiring from high current output and power wiring. Do not pull one multicon- ductor cable for the entire panel.
Filling in the Current Draw Worksheet, Table 3-6 (Section 3.9.3) 1. For the SK-2224, the worst case current draw is listed for the panel and is recorded in the table at Line A. 2. Add up the current draw for all smoke detectors and record in the table at Line B.
For each device, use this formula: This Column X This column Current per number of devices Standby: 50 mA 50 mA SK-2224 Panel Alarm: 250 mA 250 mA Current Subtotals: 50 mA 250 mA Refer to device manual for current ratings. See Appendix to this manual for Smoke Detectors max.
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Section 4 Hardware Installation AC Power At installation, connect the transformer AC inputs to the AC power source as shown in Figure 4-1. It may be necessary for a professional electrician to make this connection. The AC inputs are rated as 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz. See Table 3-1 for more information.
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Battery Connection The SK-2224 battery charge capacity is 7.0 AH. Use two 12V batteries of the same AH rating. Determine the correct AH rating as per your current load calculation (see Table 3-6).
The figure uses Silent Knight’s SLK-24F with HSB-224 base as an example. You can use any detector that has been UL listed for compatibility with the SK-2224. Refer to the Appendix for a list of compatible devices. Refer to Section 5 for configuration options.
Figure 4-5 shows how to connect four-wire smoke detectors to the SK-2224 initiating circuits. The figure uses Silent Knight’s SLK-24F with HSC-4R base as an example. You can use any UL listed device listed in Appendix A. Information on selecting zone configuration options is in Section 5.
Notification Appliance Circuit Installation Notification appliances used with the SK-2224 must be UL listed for compatibility with the SK-2224. Refer to the list in the Appendix at the end of this manual for a list of compatible devices. For proper operation, you must use polarized notification appliances with a model 7628 4.7k ohm end-of-line (EOL) resistor on each circuit.
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Door Release Wiring Figure 4-7 shows how to configure a door release using an ESL DH series door holder. ESL DHX 1224 Figure 4-7 Door Release Wiring 151165...
2. Unplug the battery connector from the SK-2224 control panel. See Figure 4-2. 3. Plug the SK-2884 Serial board onto the SK-2224 control panel by aligning the 4-pin con- nector and the stand-offs with their respective receptors. See Figure 4-8.
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Wiring the SK-2884 to an Expansion Device The SK-2884 uses a three wire connection to all of the SK-2224 compatible expansion devices (see Table 3-2). Connect all the expansion devices to the SK-2884 as follows:...
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Hardware Installation 3. Terminate the wiring as shown in Figure 4-9. See also Table 4-2. SK-2884 SK-2866 Supervised Power Limited Figure 4-9 Model SK-2866 Connection to the SK-2884 Table 4-2: -2866 Wiring Connections SK-2866 SK-2884 Terminals Terminals D (Data) D (Data) 151165...
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Setting the SK-2866’s address The range of valid addresses is 0-3. Each device requires a unique address. Set the dip switches as shown in Table 4-3. See also Figure 4-9. Table 4-3: Addresses Per Dip Switch Setting...
Hardware Installation 4.7.3 SK-2880 Installation The SK-2880 is an Input/Output module. The SK-2880 has 34 pre-defined open collector outputs (see Table 4-6) that can be used to drive LEDs, interface with other controls or systems, or control one of the three built-in Form C relays. See Figure 4-11, Figure 4-13 and Figure 4-14.
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.7.3.1 Connecting the SK-2880 to the SK-2884 The control panel communicates to the I/O module through the Serial Interface Board (see also Section 4.7.1). Figure 4-12 illustrates how to properly wire the I/O module to the Serial Interface Board.
Hardware Installation 4.7.3.3 Open Collector Outputs (P1, P2, and P3) Each pin on the Pin Connectors (P1, P2, and P3) have a predefined output. Table 4-6 lists the Pin Connectors and describes what each pin outputs. Table 4-6: Pin-outs for Open Collector Outputs Pin Number Output Description...
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 4-6: Pin-outs for Open Collector Outputs Pin Number Output Description Connector Pin 1 NAC 1 Trouble Outputs when a trouble condition exists on NAC 1. Pin 2 NAC 2 Trouble Outputs when a trouble condition exists on NAC 2.
Hardware Installation 4.7.3.4 SK-2880 Input Switches and Relay Wiring This section describes the components of terminal strip 2 (see Figure 4-11) on the SK-2880. Terminal strip 2 provides two input switches (Reset & Silence) and three Form C relay. Figure 4-14 illustrates how to configure the inputs switches and the Form C Relays.
Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.7.3.5 Mounting the SK-2880 The I/O module must be mounted in a UL Listed (for Fire Protective Signal) accessory cabinet. Follow these steps to mount the SK-2880: 1. Remove the SK-2880’s cover. A small screw driver can be used.
Section 5 System Configuration To configure the SK-2224 system, set the DIP switch that controls the option you want to select. The following chart shows how to program the DIP switches that control system, zone, and notification appliance operation. Refer to Figure 3-1 for location of the DIP switches.
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Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 5-1: System Configuration For Entire Panel To Enable DIP Position (DIP 2) ON = Annunciator connected Serial Accessory OFF = No Annunciator connected ON = NAC activation delayed 30 seconds OFF = NAC activation immediate...
Section 6 System Operation The annunciator on the SK-2224 board is used for all system operation. It contains the switches for enabling silencing, resetting, and so on. The LEDs that indicate system status are also located on the annunciator. Figure 6-1 On-Board Annunciator Meaning of LEDs The chart below explains the meaning of LEDs on the system board.
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Model SK-2224 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 6-1: Meaning of LEDs LED (Color) Function Comments GND FAULT (yellow) ON = Ground fault condition exists and was If flashing, press the ACK button to acknowledge acknowledged the condition. OFF = No fault...
System Operation Operation Keys (Switches) All system operations are performed from the on-board keys (switches) as described in the chart below. Table 6-2: Operations and Instructions Operation Keystrokes Disable notification appliance circuit. Press the appropriate [NAC DISABLE] key. The NAC circuit will be disabled and the corresponding TROUBLE LED will Double Flash.
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Compatible Devices This section of the manual lists devices (smoke detectors and notification appliances) that are compatible with the SK-2224. Contact Silent Knight if you have a question about whether a device not listed here is compatible. A.1 Smoke Detectors This section of the manual contains information about smoke detectors that are compatible with the SK-2224.
Model SK-2224 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual A.1.2 Two-Wire Smoke Detectors The table below lists two-wire smoke detectors that are compatible with the SK-2224. The table is organized by manufacturer. The columns show the number of detectors per circuit that can be used.
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Table A-1: Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors Enhance Model Name or Number Compatibility ID Manufacturer Mode (Base model name or number in # per Loop Head Base Compatible parentheses.) 429C (S10A) S10A 30 / loop 429CRT (S11A) S11A 30 / loop 429CST (S11A) S11A 30 / loop...
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Model SK-2224 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-1: Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors Enhance Model Name or Number Compatibility ID Manufacturer Mode (Base model name or number in # per Loop Head Base Compatible parentheses.) 301I-DH (301DH-2) 301I (301B) 301IL (301BL / SS B401BH)
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Table A-1: Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors Enhance Model Name or Number Compatibility ID Manufacturer Mode (Base model name or number in # per Loop Head Base Compatible parentheses.) 1100 20 / loop 1100T 20 / loop 1100TB 20 / loop 1151 (110LP) 20 / loop 1400...
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Model SK-2224 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-1: Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors Enhance Model Name or Number Compatibility ID Manufacturer Mode (Base model name or number in # per Loop Head Base Compatible parentheses.) 612H (4B, 6B, M612/912) 612H...
A.1.3 Four-Wire Smoke Detectors Table A-2: Compatible Four-Wire Smoke Detectors Manufacturer Model Silent Knight SD-P24F with SD-B4@ base Detection Systems DS200/DS200HD MB200 445 Series 449 Series Gentex 2040-24 Power Supervision Unit System Sensor 1851B 2851/2851BTH DH200ADCD 151165...
Model SK-2224 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual A.2 Notification Appliances The chart below lists notification appliances compatible with the SK-2224. Table A-3: Compatible Notification Appliances Manufacturer Model Type K-MB-6P 6” Bell Amseco K-MB-8P 8” Bell K-MB-10P 10” Bell 446X 12/24VDC...
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Table A-3: Compatible Notification Appliances Manufacturer Model Type 5344B-0-14-24-DC Single Tone Horn/Strobe (surface) 5345B-0-4-24-DC Single Tone Horn/Strobe (ceiling) 5348B-( )-4-24-DC Single Tone Horn/Strobe (ceiling) 5373B-0-14-24-DC 8-Tone Horn/Strobe (flush) 5374B-0-14-24-DC 8-Tone Horn/Strobe (surface) 5375B-0-4-24-DC 8-Tone Horn/Strobe (ceiling) 5376B-0-14-24-DC 8-Tone Horn/Strobe (flush) 5377B-0-14-24-DC 8-Tone Horn/Strobe (surface) 5378B-0-4-24-DC...
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Model SK-2224 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Appliances Manufacturer Model Type 130-3117C Mini Horn 130-3147C Mini Horn BLV-6 Vibrating Bell BLV-10 Vibrating Bell BLVCH Vibrating Chime H12/24-FC Horn H12/24W-FC Horn H12/24K-FC Horn HC12/24-FC Horn HC12/24W-FC Horn...
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Model SK-2224 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Appliances Manufacturer Model Type SHPW-24-VFR Synchronized Remote Strobe SCM-24-R Controller for Synchronized Strobes SM-12/24-R Sync Module SR-2415-VFR Sync Strobe SRP-2415-HFR Sync Strobe SR-241575-VFR Sync Strobe SRP-241575-VFR Sync Strobe SR-2475-VFR...
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SK-2224 Basic Operating Instructions P/N 151064 These instructions must be framed and displayed next to the SK-2224 panel in accordance with NFPA 72 fire code for Local Fire Alarm System. LED (Color) Function AC (green) ON = Good AC OFF = Low AC trouble condition and it was acknowledged...
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Repair and RA Procedure • All products that are returned to Silent Knight for credit or repair require a RA (Return Authorization) number. Call Silent Knight Customer Service at 800-446-6444 or 763-493- 6435 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:45 P.M. CST, Monday through Friday to obtain a return authorization number.
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Upon return of the defective product, Silent Knight will at its sole discretion, either repair or replace, at no cost, such goods as may be of defective material or workmanship. Customers outside the United States are to return products to their distributor for repair.
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