SilentKnight 5700 - Manual (Page 9)

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Section 1
Introduction
The 5700 Fire Alarm Control / Communicator is an addressable fire control system that meets the requirements
of UL 864.
1.1 Overview of Basic System
1.1.1 Hardware Features
• The 5700 has one signaling line circuit (SLC) that supports 50 SK detectors and 50 SK modules or 50 SD
protocol devices.
• 2.5A of output power is available through 2 sets of terminals for notification appliance circuits or auxiliary
applications. Each circuit is power limited per UL 864 and can source up to 2.5A (total output power for
both circuits must not exceed 2.5A).
• Built-in dual phone line, digital alarm communicator/transmitter (DACT).
• Reports events to central station by point or by zone.
• UL Listed for pre-action and deluge releasing systems.
• Two general purpose Form C programmable relays.
• One Form C Trouble Relay.
• Basic system operation can be performed from the on-board, or any remote annunciator.
• Up to 20 user profiles can be programmed, each having custom access code, and main menu items.
• Can be used with up to 8 Model 5860 Remote Annunciators (sold separately).
• Can be used with Model 5865-3, 5865-4, and 5880 in any combination for a total of eight devices on one
control panel. See Sections 4.7 and 4.8 for additional information on these models.
• Printing of detector status, event history, and real time event log available through the Model 5824 Serial /
Parallel Interface (sold separately).
• 125 software zones, 125 output groups.
• Add 6 Flexput™ circuits with each 5895XL Intelligent Power Module (up to eight 5895XLs per system).
See note below.
• Add four Notification/Auxiliary power circuits with each 5496 Intelligent Power Module (up to eight 5496s
per system). See note below.
Note: The system can support a maximum of eight intelligent power modules, either the 5895XL or 5496, in any
combination.