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Installation
Use the following instructions to install and wire your touchpad.
Guidelines
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Mount the touchpad in an environmentally controlled area (32 to 120°F or 0 to 49°C).
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When mounting the touchpad, allow at least 3 inches below it for the swing-down cover.
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Do not exceed the maximum available power. See the panel installation instructions for maximum
available power.
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Table 1
describes the power used by the touchpad.
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Table 2
describes the maximum wire lengths allowed between the touchpad and the panel.
Mounting plate installation
To install the mounting plate, do the following:
1. Separate the mounting plate from the touchpad by first loosening the screw, then lift the touchpad
away from the mounting plate (see
Figure 1
).
Figure 1. Mounting plate screw
Table 1.
Touchpad power usage
Current (mA)
Conditions
75
Maximum alarm current with the buzzer sounding and the
touchpad illuminated from a button press
50
Typical operation
12
Power saving mode (no panel AC power)
Table 2.
Maximum touchpad wire lengths
Wire gauge (unshielded or shielded)
Max touchpad wire length between touchpad and panel
18
750 feet
22
300 feet
Mounting plate screw
