Installation Requirements
This equipment is to be installed in accordance with:
⦁ The product installation instructions
⦁ UL 681 - Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup Systems
⦁ UL 827 - Central-Station Alarm Services
⦁ CAN/ULC-S301, Central and Monitoring Station Burglar Alarm Systems
⦁ CAN/ULC-S302, Installation and Classification of Burglar Alarm Systems for Financial and Commercial
Premises, Safes and Vaults
⦁ CAN/ULC-S561, Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems
⦁ The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
⦁ The Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1
⦁ AS/NZS 2201.1 Intruder Alarm Systems
⦁ The Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Wiring
For UL/ULCinstallations the following wiring specifications must be observed.
Earth Ground Wiring: Minimum 14AWG solid copper wire.
Input Wiring: Maximum distance of 300m (1000ft) from the connected module when using 22 AWG.
Aux Wiring: Minimum 22AWG, maximum 16AWG (depends on length and current consumption).
For wire/cable size, a maximum of 5% voltage drop at the terminals of the powered device has to be observed.
Ethernet Wiring: CAT5e / CAT6. Maximum length 100m (330 ft).
Module Network Wiring: Recommended Belden 9842 or equivalent.
⦁ 24AWG twisted pair with characteristic impedance of 120ohm. Maximum length 900m (3000ft).
⦁ CAT5e / CAT6 also supported for data transmission when using ground in the same cable. Maximum length
100m (330 ft).
Do not use extra wires in the cable to power devices.
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