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Note
A) Class 2, Class 3, and
power-limited fire alarm cir-
cuits must be installed using
FPL, FPLR, FPLP, or substi-
tute cable permitted by the
National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70. Wire that
extends beyond the cable
jacket must be separated
from all other conductors by
a minimum of 1/4-inch or by
a nonconductive barrier.
OR
(B) Class 2, Class 3, and
power-limited fire alarm cir-
cuit conductors must be
installed as Class 1 or higher
circuits.
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To help reduce wire run lengths and labor, centrally locate the panel with relation to detection
devices whenever possible.
•
Avoid running wires parallel with electrical wiring or fixtures, such as fluorescent lighting, to
prevent wire runs from picking up electrical noise.
•
Mount the panel at a comfortable working height (about 45 to 55 inches from the floor to the
bottom of the panel, as shown in Figure 1).
•
Leave space to the left and right of the panel for wiring, phone jack, and optional modules.
•
For installations that include wireless sensors, allow at least 10 inches above the panel cabi-
net for the antenna.
•
Allow at least 24 inches in front of the panel for opening the panel door.
Antenna
Area
Note:
Allow at Least 24' in Front
of Panel to Allow for Opening
Cabinet Door and Access to
Floor
Figure 1. Determining Panel Location
Total System Power and Wire Length Guidelines
Table 1 describes panel voltage/current output ranges. See Appendix A for maximum and
standby device current draw.
Table 1: Panel Voltage/Current Output Ranges
Panel
Voltage Range
Terminal
4 (+12V)
8.5 - 14.2 VDC
9.1 - 14.2 VDC (UL)
7 (OUT1/+12) 8.5 - 14.2 VDC
17 (Z6/2W+)
8.9 - 13.7 VDC
Total system wire allowed varies depending on devices powered by the panel, wire length
between devices and the panel, and the combined wire length of all devices.
Table 2 describes the maximum wire length allowed between compatible devices and the panel.
Table 2: Maximum Device Wire Lengths
Device
AC Power Transformer
Earth Ground
Telephone (RJ-31X)
Detection Devices
Phone Jack and
Optional Module
Mounting Area
Max. Current
750 mA—non-UL Listed systems
90 mA—UL Listed systems
1.25 A at default configuration—non-UL Listed systems
650 mA—UL Listed systems
80 mA
Max. Wire Length to Panel
18 AWG—25 ft.
16 AWG—25 ft.
as required
22 or 18 AWG—300 ohms maximum loop
resistance + 2k end-of-line
Wire Type
Stranded
Solid
Stranded
Stranded
Installing the System
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