Chapter 2: Installation 
8  Kilsen KFP-CF Series Installation Manual 
Connections 
WARNING: Do not make any control panel or system connections while the control 
panel is connected to the mains power supply. 
Cabling requirements 
Recommended cable 
Recommended cables for your fire system are shown in the table below. 
WARNING: Failure to use the recommended cable may impact system performance. 
Table 2: Recommended cables 
Cable  Cable description  Maximum cable length 
Mains cable  3 x 1.5 mm  N/A 
Zone circuit cable (mixed zone)  Twisted-pair (max. 40 Ω / 500 nF)  2 km 
Zone circuit cable (automatic or 
manual zones) 
Twisted-pair (max. 55 Ω / 500 nF)  2 km 
 
Securing cables 
Use 20 mm cable glands to ensure clean and secure connections at the control panel 
cabinet. All cables should be fed through the cable guides in the cabinet housing to 
eliminate movement.