SilentKnight 5700 - Manual (Page 146)

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Conditions required for an General Alarm and Release Output Activation
If two or more addressable detectors, or a manual release switch activate, the “Alarm” and the “Release” outputs
will activate. (Also refer to Table 8-3.)
Note: Refer to Table 8-2 for approved releasing solenoids and ratings.
8.6.2 Double Interlock Zone Releasing
A Double Interlock Zone uses a minimum of two Addressable detectors, a designated manual release switch, and
an interlock switch input. An interlock switch is typically a dry-contact pressure switch and will be referred to as
an interlock/pressure switch in this document.
Conditions Required for a Pre-Alert Output Activation
If any single addressable detector is activated, the “Pre-Alert” output will activate. This alerts the user that the
initial stages required for a release condition are present. (Also refer to Table 8-3.)
Conditions Required for a General Alarm Output Activation
If two addressable detectors, a manual release switch is activated, or an interlock switch is active, the “Pre-
Alert”, and “General Alarm” outputs will activate.
Table 8-3: Input Conditions and Output Results
Inputs Output Results
1st Addressable Detector
X X X X
2nd Addressable Detector X X X X
Manual Release Station
X X X X
Normal Pre-
Alert
Pre-
Alert
Release and General Alarm Release and General Alarm Release and General Alarm Release and General Alarm Release and General Alarm
Important!
Detectors must be installed at 0.7 times the linear spacing as described in NFPA 72.
Important!
Only addressable detectors can be used. No conventional detectors can be used.
Each Single Interlock Zone input requires at least one manual release switch.
Each Double Interlock Zone input requires at least one Interlock/pressure switch