Fire Detection System Planning Guide

Specify hardware required
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9 Specify hardware required
In order to be able to specify the hardware required, system key data must be
specified according the following procedure:
1. Specify number and type of detection lines
 Dependent on:
– Detector series
– Number of detectors, input and output modules
– Building structure
2. Specify number and type of fire control installations
 Dependent on:
– The fire protection installations to be activated
– Location of the contacts (centralized or decentralized)
– Individual types of contact (250VAC/10A or 30VDC/1A)
3. Specify number of operating units
 Dependent on:
– Operating concept
– Parallel indicator panels, fire department control panels
4. Specify Accessories required
 Dependent on:
– Printer interface and printer
– Remote transmission equipment
– Gateway, etc.
5. Specify emergency power supply battery capacity
 Dependent on:
– Total quiescent current
– Required emergency current operating period (according to country)
– Type of remote transmission
6. Provide configuration sheet/sheets (see chapter 29)
 Dependent on:
– Select sheets corresponding to the configuration
– Complete everything