Chapter 1: Overview
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ZP3 Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual
Optional modules
Communication boards
The standard fire panel has one built-in communication port, Z-Port 1, used for
programming. Additional ports are available as options for other functions, such
as connecting into a Ziton ZP-NET network, connecting to graphics display
computers, as well as to remote display units and remote control units. These
ports are installed as shown in Figure 11 below. Modules are connected to plug-
in sockets, and secured to posts with three M4 screws.
Figure 11: Communication boards
Item Description
Standard / optional Remarks
1.
Z-Port 1
Standard
Connects to notebook computer for programming
of the panel using the Planner configuration
program.
2.
Z-Port 1a
Optional
Serial communication board ZP3AB-RS232 for
connecting to third party systems, such as building
management systems, graphics systems, and
automatic pager systems.
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