
PREMIER QUATRO INSTALLATION MANUAL
Software Versions: PANEL 1.52 & LOOP CARD 2.0
Doc No. GLT.MAN-134
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Issue: 1.33 Author: GW/NJ Date: 14/1/2013
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End of
Line Resistor
Note: If non-polarised alarm devices (e.g. some types of old mechanical bell, or a relay) are used, then a diode will have to be placed
in line with the device to enable fault monitoring. They may also need a back EMF protection diode. (symptoms: Chattering sounder
relays that don’t turn off).
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RELAY
8.7 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIFFERENT SOUNDER TYPES
SOUNDER TYPE
ADVANTAGE
DISADVANTAGE
Conventional
Wide range of devices.
Devices tend to be cheaper.
Immediate start / stop.
No quiescent current.
Needs extra cabling.
Always configured as common sounders.
Stand-Alone Addressable or
Addressed Sounder Base
No extra cabling.
Individually started.
Tends to be more expensive.
Maximum 64 per loop.
Quiescent current relatively high.
Uses device address.
Associated (with own address)
No extra cabling.
Individually started.
4-8 second start & stop time.
Uses device address.
Needs detector present to operate.
Does not operate during sounder test
mode.
Associated (at detector address)
No extra cabling.
Doesn't occupy own address.
Individually started.
Not monitored.
Common Sounder Base
No extra cabling.
Doesn’t occupy device address.
Quick start.
Not monitored.
Always configured as common sounders.
Addressable Sounder Circuit
Controller
Wide range of devices.
Devices tend to be cheaper.
Can Add many sounder circuits to system.
Sounder circuit can be assigned to zone.
Needs Extra Cabling.
Needs External PSU.
Quiescent current high.
Uses device Address.
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End of Line
Resistor
4k7
End of Line
Resistor