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Configuration requirements – SilentKnight VisorAlarm Plus 2U User Manual

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2. The control panel shall be programmed to transmit the required opening and closing signals.

c) BURGLAR ALARM (PROPRIETARY) DACT, PACKET SWITCHED DATA
NETWORK

1. Same as Central Station.

2. The minimum platform redundant computer system including the receiver must be used to display

and record panel status changes.

a. The Central Supervisory Equipment shall employ supply line transient protection complying with

the Standard for Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors, UL 1449, with a maximum marked rating
of 330 V.

b. The Central Supervisory Equipment shall employ signal line Transient protection complying with

the Standard for Protectors for Data Communications and Fire Alarm Circuits, UL 497B, with a
maximum marked rating of 50 V.

c. The Central Supervisory Equipment shall employ that communication circuits and network

components connected to the telecommunications network shall be protected by secondary
protectors for communication circuits. These protectors shall comply with the Standard for
Secondary Protectors For Communications Circuits, UL 497A. These protectors shall be used
only in the protected side of the telecommunications network.

d. The Central Supervisory Equipment shall be installed in a temperature controlled environment. A

temperature controlled environment is defined as one that can be maintained between 13 – 35C
(55 – 95F) by the HVAC system. Twenty-four hours of standby power shall be provided for the
HVAC system. The standby power system for the HVAC system may be supplied by an engine
driven generator alone. A standby battery is not required to be used.

d) Installation –

The control unit, accessories, and key stations are to be installed in accordance with the following UL,
National and Canadian Standards:

NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code

UL 681 – Standard for Installation and Clasification of Mercantile and Bank Burglar
Alarm Systems

UL 827 – Central Station Alarm Services

UL 1641 – Installation and classification of residential burglar alarm systems.

CAN/ULC-S302-M91º - Installation and Classification of Burglar Alarm Systems.

CAN/ULC-S310-M91º - Installation and Classification of Residential Burglar Alarm
Systems

4.3. Configuration requirements

a) Fire Installations complying with UL864

Configure the configuration profiles for all the IPDACT devices so they comply with

the requirements established by the UL. This states that detection of any
circumstances, which prevents transmission of a signal, must occur in a maximum
time of 90 seconds. We strongly recommend you set the ‘keep-alive-timer’, keep-