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Advent Commercial Fire System
Connecting Speakers (page 12)
Connecting Sirens (page 13)
Connecting Commercial Fire Devices (page 13)
Installing an RJ-31X Phone Jack (page 13)
Connecting the Phone Line to the Panel with a DB-8 Cord
(page 14)
Mounting/Connecting an AC Power Transformer
(page 14)
Installing the Backup Battery(s) (page 15)
Powering Up the Panel (page 15)
Determining the Panel Location
Before permanently mounting the panel, determine the
panel location using the following guidelines:
Centrally locate the panel in relation to detection devices
whenever possible to help reduce wire run lengths and
labor.
Avoid running wires parallel with electrical wiring, or fix-
tures such as fluorescent lighting, to prevent wire runs
from picking up electrical noise.
Locate the panel where the temperature will not exceed
120°F (49°C) or fall below 32°F (0°C).
If optional wireless transceiver module is used, avoid
locations near excessive metal such as HVAC ducts, foil
wallpaper, gas/water pipes, and electrical wiring.
Mount the panel at a comfortable working height (about
45 to 55 inches from the floor to the bottom of the panel,
as shown in Figure 2).
Allow 6.5-inches to the right (or left) of the panel for
wiring, phone jack, and optional module mounting.
Allow at least 24-inches in front of the panel for access to
panel components.
Figure 2. Determining Panel Location
Running Wires to the Panel Location
Once you have determined the best possible panel location,
run any necessary wires for the:
Power transformer
Phone line(s)
Sirens/speakers
SuperBus 2000 alphanumeric touchpads
Hardwired zones
Output devices
Optional SuperBus 2000 modules (such as
Dual Phone Line, Printer Modules, etc.)
System Wire Lengths
The total system wire length allowed varies depending on
devices powered by the panel, the wire length between
devices and the panel, and the combined wire length of all
devices.
Table 11 describes wiring recommendations for various
panel components.
For devices where no recommended wire lengths are
stated, or several devices share the same wire runs to the
panel, please see Table A.2 on page 64 to determine wire
lengths based on current draw and resistance.
Use 18-gauge wire for all commercial installations.
Listed auxiliary power supplies may be used to reach the
4000ft maximum wire length. Please see Table A.2
page 64 to determine wire lengths based on the module(s)
used.
PANEL
21.5"
15"
21.5"
45-55"
PHONE JACK AND
OPTIONAL MODULE
MOUNTING AREA
NOTE
ALLOW AT LEAST 24"
IN FRONT OF PANEL
FOR ACCESS TO PANEL
COMPONENTS
FLOOR
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Table 11. Wire Recommendations
Device
Max. Wire Length to
Panel
Wire
Type
AC Power Transformer
2-conductor, 18-gauge
(located in cabinet)
Solid or
Stranded
Earth Ground
Single conductor, 14-
gauge, 25 feet
maximum
Solid or
Stranded
Telephone
Phone grade, 22-gauge
Solid or
Stranded
Detection Devices
2- or 4-conductor, 22-
gauge, 50-ohms
resistance per zone
including device
Solid or
Stranded
Output Devices
18-gauge, 500 feet
maximum
Solid or
Stranded
2-Wire Smoke Detectors
25-ohms per zone
(including detection
device resistance)
Solid or
Stranded
Sirens, Piezos, and
Speakers
2-conductor, 18-gauge,
500 feet maximum
Solid or
Stranded
SuperBus 2000 2x20
LCD Alphanumeric
Touchpad
22 ga.—500 ft.
18 ga.—1300 ft.
Solid or
Stranded
SuperBus 2000 2x20
VFD Alphanumeric
Touchpad
22 ga.—500 ft.
18 ga.—1300 ft.
Solid or
Stranded
*) Not investigated by UL.
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