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1.1 Description
The 5496 Intelligent Power Module provides additional power and the notification circuits used for a Silent Knight addressable Fire Alarm
Control Panel (FACP). The 5496 can power all Silent Knight compatible notification appliances and auxiliary power modules.
The 5496 is capable of performing single or dual interlocking operations for pre-action and deluge releasing systems. Refer to the FACP
Installation Manual.
The 5496 has four output circuits that can be configured as notification or auxiliary power circuits. Outputs are rated 3.0 A (6.0 A total for
each 5496).
The 5496 is optically isolated, providing ground loop isolation and transient protection.
The 5496 provides configuration options that eliminate the need for synchronization modules when using AMSECO, Faraday, Gentex, Sys-
tem Sensor, or Wheelock synchronization appliances.
1.2 Agency Requirements
The 5496 has the same requirements as the main control panel. These requirements are listed in Silent Knight addressable FACP Installation
Manuals. Silent Knight Addressable FACP Installation Manuals can be found on Silent Knight's website at www.silent Knight.com.
1.2.1 Requirements for All Installations
General requirements are described below. The sections that follow describe additional requirements for the type of installation (for example,
Central Station Fire Alarm systems, Local Protected Fire Alarm systems, and so on).
Use UL listed smoke detectors compatible with the FACP. Refer to the Silent Knight Device Compatibility Document.
Use UL listed compatible notification devices. Refer to the Silent Knight Device Compatibility Document.
Restricted Options
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The loss of AC signal is defaulted to 3 hours however the system allows settings from 0 - 30 hours. For UL certified installations, this
number must be set from 1 to 3 hours.
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Call forwarding shall not be used.
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When you use cross-zoning, detector spacing shall be cut in half, the Alarm Verification feature is unavailable, and no delay shall be
used.
1.2.2 UL 864 9th and 10th Edition
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Per the UL Continuing Certification Program, UL 864 9th edition fire alarm control equipment will retain certification after the rollout
of UL 10th edition (12/2/2018).
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Installations of UL 864 10th Edition certified equipment are permitted to use UL864 9th Edition certified equipment when approved by
the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
For product compliance, refer to the UL/ULC listing cards located on the UL online certification directory.
https://iq.ulprospector.com
1.3 How to Contact Silent Knight
If you have a question or encounter a problem not covered in this manual, contact Silent Knight Technical Support at 800-446-6444.
To order parts, contact Silent Knight Sales at 800-328-0103 or (203) 484-7161.
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Section 1: Overview
5496 Intelligent Power Module Manual — P/N 151276-L8:F2 2/15/2022
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