3 S
YSTEM
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NSTALLATION
Planning The System
Time should be taken to plan the system. Because the master control panel may be a
blank end station it may be looked upon as an engineer box requiring no attention from
the end user. When choosing a location for the master control panel consideration
should be given to the following:-
The routing of cables, e.g detection, sounders, mains, telephone line, keypads etc.
Area aesthetics in view of the above.
Future access by service personnel.
Consideration also needs to be given as to the positioning of the remote keypads,
wiring for the keypads may be 'star' or 'daisy chain' format (see Keypad Wiring for
more details). When choosing locations for remote keypads the following points should
be observed:-
The proximity of the keypad to the entry/exit point(s).
The operation of the keypad.
The readability of the display.
The wiring route to the keypad.
Where ACE units are used a clear line of sight from the transmitter to the receiver at a
distance in the region of 3 to 5 metres.
The metal version of the master control panel has ample trunking and conduit entries
at the top and the bottom of the housing, in addition to these entries there is also a
5mm stand-off at the rear of the panel to allow for side cable entries.
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