SILENT KNIGHT 5129 User Manual

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1. Introduction
The Silent Knight Model 5128/29 is a low-cost slave communicator that meets the requirements for UL 864,
NFPA 72 Central Station Fire Protective Signaling System and Remote Signaling.
NOTE: In this manual, a rectangle represents a key that you press. For example, “Press
ENTER ” means
“Press the <ENTER> key.”
1.1 Features
• Compatibility with the Security Industry Association (SIA) reporting format and six other standard
reporting formats.
• Four channel (zone) inputs for system status reporting: fire alarm (channel or zone 1); system
troublechannel 2 (or zone 2); supervisorychannel 3 (or zone 3); and miscellaneouschannel 4
(or zone 4).
• Optional two-number dialing with same or different account codes and reporting formats. Alarms, troubles,
disables, and tests can be programmed to be reported to either or both numbers.
• Programmable as rotary-only or as Touch-Tone/rotary dialing.
• Built-in dual phone line-seizure circuit.
• Dual phone line monitor circuits.
• Transient voltage protection of phone lines.
• Built-in audible trouble buzzer with a loudness of 80 decibels (dB) at 30 cm (ie, 300 mm or, approximately,
12 inches).
• One relay output, programmable for alarm or trouble conditions.
• Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), visible from front of plastic enclosure, indicating: trouble condition
(yellow); presence of DC power (green), phone line 1 trouble (red); and phone line 2 trouble (red).
• Easy, English-language programming using Model 5230 Remote Annunciator.
• Test features: Real-time programmable 24-hour communicator test; manual communicator test; automatic
daily test (programmable from 5230 annunciator).
• Fuseless design, 24 VDC.
• Electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM) for nonvolatile storage of all programmable option
data. Eliminates the need to reprogram the communicator if power is lost.
• Built-in watchdog circuit that monitors the operation of the 5128/29 and resets the communicator if a fault
is detected.
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SILENT KNIGHT 5129 Specifications

General

Brand	SILENT KNIGHT
Model	5129
Category	Cell Phone
Language	English

Summary

2. Built-in Features

2.1 Phone Line Monitors

Details phone line monitor circuits, delay, and seizure.

2.2 Watchdog Circuit

Explains the watchdog circuit's function in detecting and resetting faults.

2.3 Power Loss Reporting

Covers how the 5128/29 monitors AC power and reports loss.

3. Preconnection Requirements

3.1 Telephone Requirements

Outlines information needed by the telephone company and connection restrictions.

3.3 UL Listings and Requirements

Details UL listings and specific installation requirements for safety.

4. Panel Description

4.4.1 Pin Connector Descriptions

Describes the function of each pin connector on the 5128/29 board.

4.4.2 Wiring and Board Layout Diagram

Provides a diagram of the 5128/29 wiring and board layout.

4.4.3 Electrical Ratings

Details the primary DC, AC rating, channel inputs, and watchdog response.

5. Wiring Precautions

7. Channel (Zone) Operation and Wiring

7.1 Dry Contact

7.2 Voltage Input (Active High or Active Low)

8. AC Monitoring Operation and Wiring

8.1 Voltage Input-Active High

8.2 Dry Contact

8.3 Monitor AC

10. Telephone Line Connection

14. Step Programming-5230 Annunciator

14.1 Making Programming Selections

Provides instructions on how to make programming selections using the 5230.

15. Step Programming Options

16. Reporting Formats

16.1 SIA Format

16.2 Silent Knight FSK and 4+2 Formats

16.3 Radionics BFSK

16.4 Silent Knight 3/1 and Sescoa 3/1 Formats

17. Troubleshooting

17.1 Accu-Zone™ Troubleshooting (Mode 25)

17.1-I: Using Mode 25

17.1-II: Typical Mode 25 Values

17.2 System Messages