User's Manual

Hardware and Wiring Installation Guide 7
The Installation Checklist, located in section 6, is intended to be a record of the installation steps.
Before starting the installation, fill in the checklist by referring to the contractual floor plan schematic
for the quantities and numbers of zones and other components for the specific installation. The Punch-
down Block Organization List in section 6 will also be used during the planning stages of the
installation.
General System Hardware Configuration
3.1 Collector and Concentrator Location Planning
When planning an installation, it is important to locate a proper place for the concentrators and
collectors. Collectors should be mounted in telephone or service areas that are near the sensory
networks they service. The sensor wires will run from the collectors to the various sensor locations
throughout the facility. The concentrator(s) should be mounted in a location central to the collector(s)
to minimize the length of collector network runs. In smaller installations, collectors and concentrators
may all be located in the same place in a telephone or utility closet. The location selected should have
easy access for servicing, but be secure against tampering by unauthorized personnel. Make sure the
locations selected are free from extremes of heat, cold, and moisture, as with any electronic equipment.