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6. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
INTERCOM UNITS
Up to 255 intercom units can be connected on the system network. Each intercom can have ceiling pullcords, smoke
detectors and PIR’s (for activity or intruder monitoring) connected as standard. An additional 4 inputs are available on
intercoms without a door entry telephone connected.
REMOTE INTERCOM UNITS
One remote intercom can be connected per intercom if speech is required in 2 rooms. Remote intercoms are available
with/without PA.
MANAGER/LIFT CALLPOINTS
Various vandal resistant callpoints (for external use) and lift speech units are available. These are addressed as intercom
units and are therefore included in the 255 max limit.
RADIO DEVICES
A maximum of 16 network receivers (which can include a maximum of 12 zoned network receivers) can be connected on
the system. Up to 2048 Altec radio devices can be registered per site. Radio devices include; personal pendants, fall
detectors, flood detectors, temperature sensors, gas detectors, CO detectors, etc.
STATUS MODULE
One status module can be c
onnected on the system network. This has a keyswitch & LED’s to select the system operating
mode. A miniature printer can be connected to the status module.
MANAGERS DISPLAY PANEL
One managers display panel can be connected on the system. This is a wall m
ounted 10.4” VGA touch screen monitor to
display call information and the system status. It also has a 1GB memory to store system events. This requires connection
to the Advent xt controller and a mains supply.
DOOR ENTRY OPTION
Up to 16 digital door entry panels can be connected to the Advent xt controller -
additional PSU’s will be required for door
locks. Door panels have a “Manager” button as standard. Where one telephone is connected per dwelling use the ZFT220,
if two telephones are required both m
ust be ZFT221’s.
A range of combined warden call/door entry intercom options are
also available (ZXT280/82/84/86 and ZXT290).
PA OPTION
A public address (PA) option is available to broadcast general announcements or a fire alarm tone through all intercoms.
Special intercoms with PA facility must be fitted and one PA amplifier & SMPSU is required for every 80 intercoms. Each
group of 80 intercoms must be on a separate network leg.
ETHERNET INTERFACE OPTION
The Ethernet Interface Kit will store all
system activity for download and analysis using Tynetec’s
iCare software. A
Broadband connection with a fixed IP address is required.
REMOTE CONTROL CENTRE (PSTN ARC)
The chosen PSTN Alarm Receiving Centre must support BS8521 or TT92 protocol.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATOR (IP ARC)
The optional Digital Communicator allows the Advent xt to connect with an IP Alarm Receiving Centre.
