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SILENT KNIGHT SK-6324 Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation and Part Number 151117C, 03/01 Operation Manual firealarmresources.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Section 1 Overview ..............................1-1 SK-6324 Description ..........................1-1 How to Contact Silent Knight ........................1-1 Section 2 Agency Requirements ....................... 2-1 FCC Warning ............................2-1 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ......................2-1 2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations ....................2-1 2.2.2 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems ..............2-1...
  • Page 3 4.7.1 Wiring Expansion Devices To the Control Panel ................4-8 SK-2866 LED Annunciator Installation ....................4-9 4.8.1 Electrical Specifications ........................4-9 4.8.2 Wiring the SK-2866 to the SK-6324 Control Panel ................. 4-9 4.8.3 Setting the SK-2866’s Address ....................... 4-10 4.8.4 Mounting the SK-2866 ........................4-10 SK-2880 Installation ..........................

  • Page 4: Overview

    Section 1 Overview SK-6324 Description The Model SK-6324 is a four zone, 24-volt fire control panel having the following features: • Six Class B Zone inputs. • 2.5 amp power supply. • Three notification circuits rated at 2.5 amp max.
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  • Page 6: Agency Requirements

    Underwriters Laboratories (UL) The SK-6324 is UL listed as a control unit for use in NFPA 72 systems. If the SK-6324 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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  • Page 8: Before You Begin Installing

    Section 3 Before You Begin Installing What's in the Box? The Model SK-6324 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 063240...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Optional Accessories Table 3-2 is a list of optional accessories that can be used with the Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel. Table 3-2: Option Accessories for the SK-6324 Model Name Description Number SK-2880 Input/Output (I/O) Module Used to drive customized annunciators and interface devices.

  • Page 10: 6324 Board Layout

    Before You Begin Installing SK-6324 Board Layout Figure 3-1 shows the SK-6324 circuit board including location of terminals, connectors, dip switches, and LEDs. Annunciator AC Power Programming Connector DIP Switches On-Board Serial Piezo Sounder Communication Terminals Backup Battery Connector Zone Inputs Auxiliary Trouble &...

  • Page 11: Electrical Specifications

    32° - 120° F (0° - 49 ° C) Humidity: 10 - 85% non-condensing It is important to protect the SK-6324 control panel from water. To prevent water damage, the following conditions should be AVOIDED when mounting the units: •...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Sk-6324

    Before You Begin Installing Mounting the SK-6324 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.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    1. Remove keys from small manila envelope taped to the top of the cabinet. 2. Unlock the cabinet door. 3. Remove the packing material and the SK-6324 components. 4. Snap the bezel into the opening in the front of the cabinet. See Figure 3-3.

  • Page 14: Wiring Specifications

    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 multi- conductor cable for the entire panel.

  • Page 15: Calculating Current Draw And Standby Battery

    Filling in the Current Draw Worksheet, Table 3-6 (Section 3.9.3) 1. For the SK-6324, 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.

  • Page 16: Current Draw Worksheet

    Devices Current Current For each device, use this formula: This Column XThis column=Current per number of devices Standby: 90 mA 90 mA SK-6324 Panel Alarm: 295 mA 295 mA Current Subtotals: 90 mA 295 mA Refer to device manual for current ratings. See Appendix to this manual for max.
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  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    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 (for transformer P/N 115061) or 230 VAC,50 Hz (for transformer P/N 115031).

  • Page 19: Battery Connection

    Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Battery Connection The SK-6324 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).

  • Page 20: Initiation Circuit Installation

    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-6324. Refer to the Appendix for a list of compatible devices. Refer to Section 5 for configuration options.

  • Page 21: Four-Wire Smoke Detector

    4.3.3 Four-Wire Smoke Detector Figure 4-5 shows how to connect four-wire smoke detectors to the SK-6324 loops. The figure uses Silent Knight's SLK-24F with HSC-4R base as an example. You can use any UL listed device. Refer to the Appendix for a list of compatible devices. Information on selecting zone configuration options is in Section 5.

  • Page 22: Notification Circuit Installation

    Notification Circuit Installation Notification appliances used with the SK-6324 must be UL listed for compatibility with the SK-6324. 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 devices with a model 7628 4.7k ohm end-of-line (EOL) resistor on each loop.

  • Page 23: Door Release Wiring

    Model SK-6324 Fire 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. Unsupervised Power Limited Figure 4-7 Door Release Wiring 151117 firealarmresources.com...

  • Page 24: Optional Accessories Installation

    Hardware Installation Optional Accessories Installation This section describes how to install the optional accessories compatible with the SK-6324 control panel. The control panel can have one SK-2104 dialer and up to four other accessory devices (any combination) connected to the serial bus.

  • Page 25: Sk-2866 Led Annunciator Installation

    Note: Installation and wiring of this device must be done in accordance with NFPA 72 and local ordinances. Follow these steps to properly wire the SK-2866 to the SK-6324 Control Panel: 1. Remove AC power from the panel by unplugging the AC power connector form the con- trol panel (See Section 4.1).

  • Page 26: Setting The Sk-2866'S Address

    Hardware Installation Table 4-3: SK-2866 Wiring Connections SK-2866 SK-6324 Terminals Terminals D (Data) D (Data) 4.8.3 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 4-4. See Figure 4-8 for dip switch location.
  • Page 27 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 3. Place the SK-2866 into the standard 3-gang electrical box. See Figure 4-9. 4” Square Slide Printed Electrical Box Annunciator Label Cover Plate Screw SK-2866 Cover Plate Figure 4-9 Mounting the SK-2866 4. Place the cover plate over the top of the SK-2866 and align the holes. See Figure 4-9.

  • Page 28: 2880 Installation

    Hardware Installation SK-2880 Installation The SK-2880 is an Input/Output module. The SK-2880 has 34 pre-defined open collector outputs (see Table 4-7) 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 4-10, Figure 4-12 and Figure 4-13.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Sk-2880 To The Control Panel

    Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 4-5: Specifications Circuit Rating Silence/Reset Inputs Max. Short 2.8 mA Circuit Current: 4.9.2 Connecting the SK-2880 to the Control Panel The control panel communicates to the I/O module through the Serial Interface (see also Section 4.7.1).

  • Page 30: Open Collector Outputs (P1, P2, And P3)

    Hardware Installation 4.9.4 Open Collector Outputs (P1, P2, and P3) Each pin on the Pin Connectors (P1, P2, and P3) have a predefined output. Table 4-7 lists the Pin Connectors and describes what each pin outputs. Table 4-7: Pin-outs for Open Collector Outputs Pin Number Output Description...
  • Page 31 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 4-7: 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.

  • Page 32: Wiring Sk-2880 Open Collector Outputs

    Hardware Installation 4.9.5 Wiring SK-2880 Open Collector Outputs Figure 4-12 illustrates examples of how to configure the open collector outputs on the I/O module for your uses. Provided by the UL Listed Graphic Annunciator Current Limiting Resistor Must be at Least 1 KΩ Dry Contact Relay To P2, Pin 11 or + on Terminal Strip 1...

  • Page 33: Mounting The Sk-2880

    Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.9.7 Mounting the SK-2880 The I/O module must be mounted by itself 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.

  • Page 34: System Configuration

    Section 5 System Configuration To configure the SK-6324 system set the dipswitch that controls the option you want to select. The following chart shows how to program the dipswitches that control system, zone, and notification appliance operation. Refer to Figure 3-1 for location of the dipswitches.
  • Page 35 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 5-1: DIP Switch Programming Dip Switch Switch Options Feature Comments Number Number Enhanced mode. Use when both pull Enhanced Mode On 5 On stations and detectors will be used in the same zone.
  • Page 36 System Configuration Table 5-1: DIP Switch Programming Dip Switch Switch Options Feature Comments Number Number Enhanced mode. Use when both pull Enhanced Mode On 5 On stations and detectors will be used in the same zone. Normal mode. Use when 2- or 4-wire Enhanced Mode Off 5 Off smoke detectors and smoke verification...
  • Page 37 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 5-1: DIP Switch Programming Dip Switch Switch Options Feature Comments Number Number Enhanced mode. Use when both pull Enhanced Mode On 5 On stations and detectors will be used in the same zone.

  • Page 38: System Operation

    Section 6 System Operation The annunciator on the SK-6324 board is used for all system operation. It contains the switches (Figure 6-2) for enabling silencing, resetting, and so on. The LEDs (Figure 6-1) that indicate system status are also located on the annunciator.
  • Page 39 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 6-1: Meaning of LEDs LED (Color) Function Comments WALK TEST (yellow) ON = Walk test is in progress Allow approximately 47 seconds between OFF = Walk test is off. detector tests. FLASHING = Walk test is on and at least one zone is not ready...

  • Page 40: Operation Keys (Switches)

    System Operation Operation Keys (Switches) All system operation are performed from the on-board touchpad (switches) as described in the chart below. Figure 6-2 On-Board Touchpad (Switches) Table 6-2: Operations and Instructions Operation Keystrokes To disable a notification appliance Press the appropriate [NAC DISABLE] key. The NAC circuit will be disabled and circuit.
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  • Page 42: Appendix A Compatible Devices

    Appendix A Compatible Devices This section of the manual lists devices (smoke detectors and notification appliances) that are compatible with theSK-6324. 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-6324.

  • Page 43: A.1.2 Two-Wire Smoke Detectors

    Model SK-6324 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-6324. The table is organized by manufacturer. The columns show the number of detectors per loop that can be used.

  • Page 44: Four-Wire Smoke Detectors

    2451DH (DH 400) 20 / loop 2451TH (B401B) 20 / loop 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...

  • Page 45: A.2 Notification Appliances

    Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual A.2 Notification Appliances The chart below lists notification appliances compatible with the SK-6324 Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Faraday 446X 12/24VDC Vibrating Bell Faraday 476X 12/24VDC Vibrating Bell Faraday 477X 12/24VDC...
  • Page 46 Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Faraday 6228B-( )-4-24-DC Horn/Strobe (ceiling) Faraday 6243B-0-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn (flush) Faraday 6244B-0-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn (surface) Faraday 6245B-0-4-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn (ceiling) Faraday 6246B-( )-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn/Strobe (flush) Faraday 6247B-( )-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn/Strobe (surface) Faraday 6248B-( )-4-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn/Strobe (ceiling)
  • Page 47 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type System Sensor SS2475ADA Strobe System Sensor PS2415ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe System Sensor PS241575ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe System Sensor PS24110ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe System Sensor PS2475ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock 46T-G4-24-R Bell Wheelock 46T-G6-24-R...
  • Page 48 Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock AS-241575-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock AS-2430-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock AS-2475-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock AS-24110-HFR Strobe Horn Wheelock SM-12/24-R Strobe Horn Controller Wheelock DSM-12/24-R Strobe Horn Controller Wheelock CF-BF1 Chime Wheelock CF-BF1-R Chime Wheelock CH70-24-R Chime...
  • Page 49 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock EH-DL1-R Electronic Horn Wheelock EH-EL1-R Electronic Horn Electronic Horn Wheelock EHS-DL1-W-VF-R Strobe Horn (single input) Wheelock EHS-EL1-W-VF-R Strobe Horn (single input) Wheelock EH-DL1-WS-24-VF-R Strobe Horn (dual input)
  • Page 50 Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock MIZ-24-HSW-HFR Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-IS-VFR Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WS-VF-R Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WS-VF-W Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WH-VF-W Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WM-VF-W Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MT-12/24-R Strobe Horn Wheelock MT4-12/24-R Multitone Appliance Wheelock MT4-115-R Multitone Appliance Wheelock MT-24-LS-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock MT-24-LSM-VFR...
  • Page 51 Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock RS-2475-VFR Strobe Wheelock RSP-2475-HFR Strobe Wheelock RS-24110-HFR Strobe Wheelock RSP-24110-HFR Strobe Wheelock RSS-2415W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-241575W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-2430W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-2475W-FR Strobe Wheelock...
  • Page 52 Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock SRP-24110-HFR Sync Strobe Wheelock V7001T-12\24-W-FR Strobe Horn Wheelock WM3T-24-FR Remote Strobe Wheelock WM3T-24-VFR Remote Strobe Wheelock WS1T-24-FR Strobe Wheelock WS3T-24-FR Strobe Wheelock WST-24-FR Strobe 151117 A-11 firealarmresources.com...
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  • Page 54: General Terms And Conditions

    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 612-493- 6435 between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. CST, Monday through Friday to obtain a return authorization number.

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 56 SK-6324 Basic Operating Instructions P/N 151119 Rev. A These instructions must be framed and displayed next to the SK-6324 panel in accordance with NFPA 72 fire code for Local Fire Alarm System. LED (Color) Function Comments AC POWER (green) ON = Good AC If flashing press the ACK button to acknowledged the condition.
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  • Page 58 7550 Meridian Circle Maple Grove, MN 55369-4927 763-493-6455 1-800-328-0103 Fax: 763-493-6475 © 2001 Silent Knight Part Number 151117C, 03/01 firealarmresources.com...

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