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Bench Testing
The DV8000 contains a factory default program; additional programming may be performed using the Keypad. The
factory default program will be suitable for most applications.
If end-of-line resistor zones are used, connect a 5.6K resistor from each zone terminal to the closest COM
terminal. Ensure that zone terminals 1 through 7 are connected with a resistor to a COM terminal, and that zone
terminal 8 is shorted. Unless all zone loops are properly terminated, the “Ready” light will not come ON and the
panel will not arm.
Connect the red, black, yellow and green Keypad wires to the RED, BLK, YEL and GRN terminals on the control panel.
For a complete test of the DV8000, including the transmission of data to a monitoring station, complete the DVACS
terminal connections to the panel and program the identification number.
For testing purposes, connect a small buzzer to the BELL+ and BELL- terminals to indicate when the panel is in alarm.
Connect a ULC-listed 16.5VAC, 37VA transformer to the AC terminals. Before plugging in the transformer, be sure
the circuit board is not resting on a metal surface which may cause a short.
NOTE: The DV8000 will not power up if the AC is off and the battery voltage is below 11V.
When the transformer is plugged in, the Keypad should light up and the buzzer connected to the BELL terminals
may sound for a few seconds. The “Armed” light may be ON or OFF when the panel is powered up; the last
armed/disarmed condition is stored in the panel’s memory so the panel will always power up in its last armed or
disarmed state. If the “Armed” light is ON, enter the Master Code (default Master Code = [1234]) to disarm the
panel. If the Keypad is not active, check for the presence of AC power at the AC terminals. Also, check the
Keypad connections and the panel fuses.
If zones 1 through 7 are properly connected with End-of-Line Resistors and zone 8 is shorted, the Keypad
“Ready” light will come ON.
Refer to the Getting Started section of this manual. Enter a sample program into the panel to become familiar with
the programming commands.
Mounting the Panel
Select a dry location as close as possible to an unswitched AC source and the F1/F2 subset (modem) connection.
Remove the printed circuit board, mounting hardware and Keypad from the cardboard retainer inside the cabinet.
Before attaching the cabinet to the wall, press the five white nylon circuit board mounting studs and the ground
connection screw into the cabinet from the back.
Pull all cables into the cabinet and prepare them for connection before mounting the circuit board. When the
wiring has been prepared, press the circuit board down onto the mounting studs. Secure the cabinet door with 3/
8" #6 sheet metal screws such as Sur-Gard part number HWPT638R.
Terminal Connections
Do not connect transformer or battery until all other wiring has been connected.
Wiring Precautions
To avoid induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another), keep input wiring isolated from high
current and power wiring. Induced noise can interfere with telephone communication or even cause false alarms.
Separate the wiring into the following groups:
• High current input/output: AC power and bell wiring
• Low current input/output: Zone loop and annunciator wiring
• Audio input/output: Telephone wiring
Wires from the three different groups should not be pulled through the same conduit. If they must be run
together, do so for as short a distance as possible, or use shielded cable. Connect the shield to circuit ground at
the control panel. Note that high and low voltage cables must be routed separately.
To avoid the potential for noise induction, wiring within the control panel cabinet should be routed around the
perimeter of the cabinet. Wiring should not cross over the printed circuit board, as this could induce noise in the
microelectronics, or the wiring could pick up radio frequency noise from the high speed circuits.
High frequency noise, such as that produced by the coil and contacts of a bell, can be reduced by running the wire
through ferrite shield beads, or by wrapping it around a ferrite bead.
NOTE: For commercial fire installations, all wiring must be within the range of 14 to 18 AWG.
Ground Connection
Connect a ground cable from the cabinet ground connection to the Earth Ground Terminal on the panel.
Connect the cabinet ground to a grounding rod by the shortest and most direct route possible.
INSTALLATION
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