20 Notifier SLC Wiring Manual — P/N 51253:U9 12/3/2021
Wiring Requirements Recommended SLC Wiring
RECOMMENDED: Twisted-unshielded pair, 12 to 18
AWG (3.31 mm² to 0.82 mm²).
• 50 ohms, maximum per length of Class A and X loops.
• 50 ohms per branch maximum for Class B loop.
N16 loops with self-test detectors:
• 35 ohms, maximum per length of Class A and X loops.
• 35 ohms per branch maximum for Class B loop.
NOTE: This value was lower for first release SLM-318 “CLP-PCB”:
23 ohms, maximum per length of Class A and X loops; 23 ohms per
branch maximum for Class B loop.
Current SLM-318 is silkscreened “CLP-2PCB”; initial release is
silkscreened “CLP-PCB”.
12,500 ft. (3,810 m)
9,500 ft. (2,895.6 m)
6,000 ft. (1,828.8 m)
3,700 ft. (1,127.76 m)
SLM-318 (CLP-2PCB) loops
with self-test detectors:
12 AWG - 11000 ft (3353 m)
14 AWG - 6900 ft (2103 m)
16 AWG - 4350 ft (1326 m)
18 AWG - 2700 ft (823 m)
First release SLM-318 “CLP-PCB” with self-test
detectors:
12 AWG - 7200 ft (2195 m)
14 AWG - 4500 ft (1372 m)
16 AWG - 2800 ft (853 m)
18 AWG - 1800 ft (549 m)
12 AWG (3.31 mm²)
14 AWG (2.08 mm²)
16 AWG (1.31 mm²)
18 AWG (0.82 mm²)
Untwisted, unshielded wire, in conduit or outside of
conduit.
5,000 ft. (1,524 m)
3,700 ft. (1,127.76m)
SLM-318/N16 loops with
self-test detectors:
4350 ft (1326 m)
2700 ft (823 ft)
First release SLM-318 “CLP-PCB” with self-test
detectors: 2800 ft (853m), 1800 ft (549m)
12 to 16 AWG (3.31 mm² to 1.31 mm²)
18 AWG (0.82 mm²)
Twisted, shielded pair
Note:
• Shields must be isolated from ground.
• Shields should be broken at each device.
5,000 ft. (1,524 m)
3,700 ft. (1,127.76m)
SLM-318/N16 loops with
self-test detectors:
4350 ft (1326 m)
2700 ft (823 ft)
First release SLM-318 “CLP-PCB” with self-test
detectors: 2800 ft (853m), 1800 ft (549m)
12 to 16 AWG (3.31 mm² to 1.31 mm²)
18 AWG (0.82 mm²)
Note: Maximum total capacitance of all SLC wiring (both between conductors and from any conductor to ground) should not exceed 0.5
microfarads.
FACP:
Wire Type and Limitations
Recommended
Max. Distance
Wire Gauge
AFP-100
Twisted, shielded pair, 40 ohms maximum per
length of Class A and X loops. 40 ohms per
branch maximum for Class B loops.
10,000 ft. (3,000 m)
8,000 ft. (2,400 m)
4,875 ft. (1,450 m)
3,225 ft. (980 m)
12 AWG (3.31 mm²)
14 AWG (2.08 mm²)
16 AWG (1.31 mm²)
18 AWG (0.82 mm²)
Untwisted, Unshielded 1,000 ft. (300 m) 12-18 12 to 18 AWG (3.31 mm² to 0.82 mm²)
Note: Twisted-unshielded pair wire is not recommended for use with this panel.
AFP-200
Twisted-shielded pair. 40 ohms maximum per
length of Class A and X loops. 40 ohms per
branch maximum for Class B loops.
10,000 ft. (3,048 m)
8,000 ft. (2,438.4 m)
4,875 ft. (1,485.9 m)
3,225 ft. (982.98 m)
12 AWG (3.31 mm²)
14 AWG (2.08 mm²)
16 AWG (1.31 mm²)
18 AWG (0.82 mm²)
Untwisted, unshielded wire, in conduit or
outside of conduit.
1,000 ft. (304.8 m) 12 to 18 AWG (3.31 mm² to 0.82 mm²)
Note: Twisted-unshielded pair wire is not recommended for use with this panel.
Note: Maximum total capacitance of all SLC wiring (both between conductors and from any conductor to earth) should not exceed 0.5
microfarads.
AFP-300/AFP-400
Table 2.2 Wiring: AFP-100, AFP-200, AFP-300/400, LIB-200, AIM-200 (1 of 2)
FACP:
Wire Type and Limitations
Recommended
Max. Distance
Wire Gauge
Table 2.1 Wiring Recommendations: NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS-640, NFS2-3030, NFS-3030, N16, SLM-318, LCM-320, LEM-
320, LIB-200A, and LIB-400