PTI security systems Falcon XT, Installation Manual

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Pre-Installation ................................................................................................ 1
Overview ....................................................................................................................2
Specifications .............................................................................................................3
Training ...................................................................................................................... 4
Pre-Installation Recommendations ............................................................................5
Equipment Location and Site Layout ......................................................................... 8
Falcon XT Location ................................................................................................ 8
StorLogix Computer ............................................................................................... 8
Keypads and Proximity Readers ...........................................................................9
Door Alarm Multiplexers - Hardwired .....................................................................9
Door Alarm Multiplexers - Wireless ........................................................................9
Door Alarm Switches .............................................................................................9
Power Supplies .................................................................................................... 10
Relay Boards ....................................................................................................... 10
Other Equipment .................................................................................................. 10
Tools Needed ........................................................................................................... 12
Hardware Needed .................................................................................................... 13
Mounting Hardware Recommendations ................................................................... 13
Wire and Cable Needed ........................................................................................... 14
International Wire Cross-Reference ......................................................................... 16
Typical Wiring Scheme............................................................................................. 17
Wire Splicing ............................................................................................................ 20
Surge Protection ......................................................................................................22
Chapter 2: Installation.....................................................................................................25
Unpacking the Falcon XT ......................................................................................... 26
Installing the Falcon XT ........................................................................................... 27
Controller to Computer Connection ..................................................................... 28
For USB connections: .......................................................................................... 28
For RS232 connections: ...................................................................................... 28
For Ethernet connections: ....................................................................................29
Controller to AI Devices Connection ........................................................................ 30
Output Relay Connections .......................................................................................32
Door Input Connections ........................................................................................... 34
Wiegand Input Connections .....................................................................................35
Power Connections (North America) ........................................................................ 36
Power Connections (International) ........................................................................... 38
Power Considerations .............................................................................................. 40
Adding Additional Power Supplies ........................................................................... 42