SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation and Operation Manual Part Number 151117C, 03/01
Content Section 1 Overview 1.1 1.2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 SK-6324 Description ................................................................................................................................ 1-1 How to Contact Silent Knight ..................................................................................................................
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.7 Optional Accessories Installation ............................................................................................................. 4-8 4.7.1 Wiring Expansion Devices To the Control Panel ............................................................................. 4-8 4.8 SK-2866 LED Annunciator Installation .................................................................................................. 4-9 4.8.
Section 1 Overview 1.1 SK-6324 Description The Model SK-6324 is a four zone, 24-volt fire control panel having the following features: • Six Class B Zone inputs. • 2.5 amp power supply. • Three notification circuits rated at 2.5 amp max. • Dedicated alarm and trouble relays. • Auxiliary power output (.5 amp max.) for powering special applications, such as door holders. • Enhanced Verification Mode, a built-in feature that distinguishes two-wire smoke detectors from pull stations.
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Section 2 Agency Requirements 2.1 FCC Warning This device has been verified to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: (1) This device may not cause radio interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) The SK-6324 is UL listed as a control unit for use in NFPA 72 systems.
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Section 3 Before You Begin Installing 3.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 3.2 Optional Accessories Table 3-2 is a list of optional accessories that can be used with the Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel. Table 3-2: Option Accessories for the SK-6324 Model Number 3-2 Name Description SK-2880 Input/Output (I/O) Module Used to drive customized annunciators and interface devices. SK-2866 LED Annunciator Remote LED annunciator with Silence and Reset keyswitch inputs.
Before You Begin Installing 3.3 SK-6324 Board Layout Figure 3-1 shows the SK-6324 circuit board including location of terminals, connectors, dip switches, and LEDs.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 3.4 Electrical Specifications Table 3-3: Electrical Specifications Circuit Rating Primary AC *120 Vrms at 60 Hz, or 230 Vrms at 50 Hz @ 1.5 Amps Total External DC Load 2.5A @ 24 VDC +24V Auxiliary Power 24 VDC, 0.5 A max. Trouble & Alarm Relays 2.5 A @ 30 VDC resistive Notification Appliance Power 24 VDC, 2.5 A max. Smoke Detector Power 24 VDC, 1.0 A max. Battery Charging Voltage 27.
Before You Begin Installing 3.6 Mounting the SK-6324 Read the environmental specifications in Section 3.5 before mounting the cabinet. The panel should be accessible to main drop wiring runs. It should be mounted as close to the center of the building as possible and located within a secured area, but should be accessible for testing and service. End-users responsible for maintaining the panel should be able to hear alarms and troubles.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 3.7 Assembly The components listed in Table 3-1 are all packed with in the cabinet and require some assembly. Follow these steps to assemble the components inside the cabinet: 1. Remove keys from small manila envelope taped to the top of the cabinet. 2. Unlock the cabinet door. 3. Remove the packing material and the SK-6324 components. 4. Snap the bezel into the opening in the front of the cabinet. See Figure 3-3.
Before You Begin Installing 3.8 Wiring Specifications Induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another) can cause false alarms or interfere with control panel operation in other ways. To avoid induced noise, follow these guidelines: • Isolate input wiring from high current output and power wiring. Do not pull one multiconductor cable for the entire panel.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 3.9 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery This section is for helping you determine the current draw and standby battery needs for your installation. 3.9.1 Worksheet Requirements The following steps must be taken when determining SK-6324 current draw and standby battery requirements. Filling in the Current Draw Worksheet, Table 3-6 (Section 3.9.3) 1.
Before You Begin Installing 3.9.3 Current Draw Worksheet Use this worksheet to determine current requirements during alarm/battery standby operation. (Copy this page if additional space is required.
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Section 4 Hardware Installation 4.1 AC Power At installation, connect the transformer AC inputs to the AC power source as shown in Figure 4-1. It may be necessary for a professional electrician to make this connection. The AC inputs are rated as 120 VAC, 60 Hz (for transformer P/N 115061) or 230 VAC,50 Hz (for transformer P/N 115031). See Table 3-1 for more information.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.2 Battery Connection The SK-6324 battery charge capacity is 7.0 AH. Use two 12V batteries of the same AH rating. Determine the correct AH rating as per your current load calculation (see Table 3-6). Wire batteries in series to produce a 24-volt equivalent. Do not parallel batteries to increase the AH rating. Note: The SK-6324 cabinet supports two 7.0 AH batteries.
Hardware Installation 4.3 4.3.1 Initiation Circuit Installation Contact Wiring Wire normally open contacts as shown in Figure 4-3. This is the type of wiring that would typically be used for water flow switches, heat detectors and other normally open devices. Supervised Power Limited UL Listed Figure 4-3 N.O. Contact Wiring 4.3.2 Two-Wire Smoke Detector Wiring Figure 4-4 shows how to connect two-wire smoke detectors to the SK-6324 loops.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.3.3 Four-Wire Smoke Detector Figure 4-5 shows how to connect four-wire smoke detectors to the SK-6324 loops. The figure uses Silent Knight's SLK-24F with HSC-4R base as an example. You can use any UL listed device. Refer to the Appendix for a list of compatible devices. Information on selecting zone configuration options is in Section 5.
Hardware Installation 4.3.4 Notification Circuit Installation Notification appliances used with the SK-6324 must be UL listed for compatibility with the SK-6324. Refer to the list in the Appendix at the end of this manual for a list of compatible devices. For proper operation, you must use polarized notification devices with a model 7628 4.7k ohm end-of-line (EOL) resistor on each loop. Select ANSI output pattern, if desired. Output is configured as steady (continuous sound) at the factory.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.6 Door Release Wiring Figure 4-7 shows how to configure a door release using an ESL DH series door holder.
Hardware Installation 4.7 Optional Accessories Installation This section describes how to install the optional accessories compatible with the SK-6324 control panel. The control panel can have one SK-2104 dialer and up to four other accessory devices (any combination) connected to the serial bus. Model Number SK-2866 SK-2880 Name Description Remote LED Annuncaitor Remote LED annunciator with system reset and silence key switch inputs. See Section 4.8.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.8 SK-2866 LED Annunciator Installation The following instructions are a quick reference guide, refer to the control panel installation manual SK-6324 (P/N 151117) for detailed system information. 4.8.1 Electrical Specifications Table 4-2 lists the electrical specifications for the SK-2866. Table 4-2: Electrical Specifications Circuit Max. Loop Resistance: Max. Current: Operating Voltage: 4.8.
Hardware Installation Table 4-3: SK-2866 Wiring Connections 4.8.3 SK-2866 Terminals SK-6324 Terminals D (Data) D (Data) + + - - Setting the SK-2866’s Address The range of valid addresses is 0-3. Each device requires a unique address. Set the dip switches as shown in Table 4-4. See Figure 4-8 for dip switch location. Table 4-4: Addresses Per Dip Switch Setting Dip Switch Both 4.8.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 3. Place the SK-2866 into the standard 3-gang electrical box. See Figure 4-9. Slide Printed Annunciator Label 4” Square Electrical Box Cover Plate Screw SK-2866 Cover Plate Figure 4-9 Mounting the SK-2866 4. Place the cover plate over the top of the SK-2866 and align the holes. See Figure 4-9. 5. Insert the four cover plate screws into the four screw holes on the standard 3-gang electrical box. 6.
Hardware Installation 4.9 SK-2880 Installation The SK-2880 is an Input/Output module. The SK-2880 has 34 pre-defined open collector outputs (see Table 4-7) that can be used to drive LEDs, interface with other controls or systems, or control one of the three built-in Form C relays. See Figure 4-10, Figure 4-12 and Figure 4-13. The SK-2880 also has two supervised inputs used for Reset and Silence. See Figure 4-13.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 4-5: Specifications Circuit Silence/Reset Inputs 4.9.2 Rating Max. Short Circuit Current: 2.8 mA Connecting the SK-2880 to the Control Panel The control panel communicates to the I/O module through the Serial Interface (see also Section 4.7.1). Figure 4-11 illustrates how to properly wire the I/O module to the Serial Interface. Supervised Power Limited SK-2880 Figure 4-11 I/O Module Wiring 4.9.
Hardware Installation 4.9.4 Open Collector Outputs (P1, P2, and P3) Each pin on the Pin Connectors (P1, P2, and P3) have a predefined output. Table 4-7 lists the Pin Connectors and describes what each pin outputs.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 4-7: Pin-outs for Open Collector Outputs Pin Connector Pin Number Output Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 NAC 1 Trouble NAC 2 Trouble NAC 3 Trouble Pin 4 Dialer Trouble Pin 5 Expander Trouble Pin 6 Alarm Silenced Pin 7 Low AC Pin 8 Low Battery Pin 9 Ground Fault Pin 10 Walk Test Active Pin 11 Piezo Output Pin 12 Local Trouble Pin 3 4-14 Description Outputs when a trouble condition exists on NAC 1.
Hardware Installation 4.9.5 Wiring SK-2880 Open Collector Outputs Figure 4-12 illustrates examples of how to configure the open collector outputs on the I/O module for your uses. Provided by the UL Listed Graphic Annunciator LED Current Limiting Resistor Must be at Least 1 KΩ Dry Contact Relay To P2, Pin 11 or + on Terminal Strip 1 Figure 4-12 Output Configurations 4.9.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual 4.9.7 Mounting the SK-2880 The I/O module must be mounted by itself in a UL Listed (for Fire Protective Signal) accessory cabinet. Follow these steps to mount the SK-2880: 1. Remove the SK-2880’s cover. A small screw driver can be used. 2. Remove the SK-2880 circuit board from the base by pushing outward on the base retaining tabs and lift the circuit board out. See Figure 4-14.
Section 5 System Configuration To configure the SK-6324 system set the dipswitch that controls the option you want to select. The following chart shows how to program the dipswitches that control system, zone, and notification appliance operation. Refer to Figure 3-1 for location of the dipswitches. Important! When you change a dipswitch, be sure to power down the panel. Dipswitch changes will be recognized on power up only.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 5-1: DIP Switch Programming Options Zone 2 Dip Switch Number 1 Feature Enhanced Mode On 5 On Enhanced Mode Off 5 Off Alarm Verification On 6 On Alarm Verification Off Zone Types Zone 3 2 6 Off 7 Off Fire Zone 8 Off 7 On Supervisory Zone 8 Off Water Flow Zone No 7 Off Delay 8 On 7 On Water Flow Zone With Delay 8 On Enhanced Mode On 1 On Enhanced Mode Off 1 Off Alarm Verification On 2 On Alarm Verification Off Zone Ty
System Configuration Table 5-1: DIP Switch Programming Options Zone 4 Dip Switch Number 2 Feature Enhanced Mode On 5 On Enhanced Mode Off 5 Off Alarm Verification On 6 On Alarm Verification Off Zone Types Zone 5 3 6 Off 7 Off Fire Zone 8 Off 7 On Supervisory Zone 8 Off Water Flow Zone No 7 Off Delay 8 On 7 On Water Flow Zone With Delay 8 On Enhanced Mode On 1 On Enhanced Mode Off 1 Off Alarm Verification On 2 On Alarm Verification Off Zone Types 151117 Switch Number 2 Off 3 Off Fir
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 5-1: DIP Switch Programming Options Zone 6 Dip Switch Number 3 Output Options 4 General Options 5 5-4 Feature Switch Number Enhanced Mode On 5 On Enhanced Mode Off 5 Off Alarm Verification On 6 On Alarm Verification Off 6 Off 7 Off Fire Zone 8 Off 7 On Supervisory Zone 8 Off Zone Types Water Flow Zone No 7 Off Delay 8 On 7 On Water Flow Zone With Delay 8 On NAC 1 Silence 1 On NAC 1 Non-Silencing 1 Off NAC 1 ANSI 2 On NAC
Section 6 System Operation The annunciator on the SK-6324 board is used for all system operation. It contains the switches (Figure 6-2) for enabling silencing, resetting, and so on. The LEDs (Figure 6-1) that indicate system status are also located on the annunciator. Figure 6-1 On-Board Annunciator 6.1 Meaning of LEDs The chart below explains the meaning of LEDs on the system board.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table 6-1: Meaning of LEDs LED (Color) Function Comments WALK TEST (yellow) ON = Walk test is in progress OFF = Walk test is off. FLASHING = Walk test is on and at least one zone is not ready Allow approximately 47 seconds between detector tests. In walk test when a detector is tripped it will cause an alarm for two seconds, then the control panel will drop power to the loop for seven seconds to reset the detector.
System Operation 6.2 Operation Keys (Switches) All system operation are performed from the on-board touchpad (switches) as described in the chart below. Figure 6-2 On-Board Touchpad (Switches) Table 6-2: Operations and Instructions Operation Keystrokes To disable a notification appliance circuit. Press the appropriate [NAC DISABLE] key. The NAC circuit will be disabled and the corresponding TROUBLE LED will Double Flash. This function is not available during an alarm condition.
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Appendix A Compatible Devices This section of the manual lists devices (smoke detectors and notification appliances) that are compatible with theSK-6324. Silent Knight if you have a question about whether a device not listed here is compatible. A.1 Smoke Detectors This section of the manual contains information about smoke detectors that are compatible with the SK-6324. SK-6324 Identifier Voltage Range 24F 17.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual A.1.2 Two-Wire Smoke Detectors The table below lists two-wire smoke detectors that are compatible with the SK-6324. The table is organized by manufacturer. The columns show the number of detectors per loop that can be used. Two-wire Compatibility Indentifier 24F. Note: The check mark by manufacturers name indicates that this device can be used in enhanced mode.
Table A-1: Compatible Two-Wire Smoke Detectors Manufacturer Enhance Mode Compatible System Sensor Model Name or Number (Base model name or number in parentheses.
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Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Faraday 6228B-( )-4-24-DC Horn/Strobe (ceiling) Faraday 6243B-0-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn (flush) Faraday 6244B-0-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn (surface) Faraday 6245B-0-4-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn (ceiling) Faraday 6246B-( )-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn/Strobe (flush) Faraday 6247B-( )-14-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn/Strobe (surface) Faraday 6248B-( )-4-24-DC Electron-Mechanical Horn/Strobe (ce
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer A-6 Model Type System Sensor SS2475ADA Strobe System Sensor PS2415ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe System Sensor PS241575ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe System Sensor PS24110ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe System Sensor PS2475ADA Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock 46T-G4-24-R Bell Wheelock 46T-G6-24-R Bell Wheelock 46T-G10-24-R Bell Wheelock 46T-G6-24-WS-24-HF-R Strobe/Bell Wheelock 46T-G10-24-WS-24-
Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock AS-241575-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock AS-2430-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock AS-2475-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock AS-24110-HFR Strobe Horn Wheelock SM-12/24-R Strobe Horn Controller Wheelock DSM-12/24-R Strobe Horn Controller Wheelock CF-BF1 Chime Wheelock CF-BF1-R Chime Wheelock CH70-24-R Chime Wheelock CH90-24-W Chime Wheelock CH70-2415W-FR Chime Strobe Wheelock CH70-241575W-FR Chime Strobe Wheelock CH70
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer A-8 Model Type Wheelock EH-DL1-R Electronic Horn Wheelock EH-EL1-R Electronic Horn Electronic Horn Wheelock EHS-DL1-W-VF-R Strobe Horn (single input) Wheelock EHS-EL1-W-VF-R Strobe Horn (single input) Wheelock EH-DL1-WS-24-VF-R Strobe Horn (dual input) Wheelock EH-EL1-WS-24-VF-R Strobe Horn (dual input) Wheelock EH-DL1-WH-24-VF-R Strobe Horn (dual input) Wheelock
Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock MIZ-24-HSW-HFR Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-IS-VFR Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WS-VF-R Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WS-VF-W Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WH-VF-W Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MIZ-24-WM-VF-W Mini-Horn/Strobe Wheelock MT-12/24-R Strobe Horn Wheelock MT4-12/24-R Multitone Appliance Wheelock MT4-115-R Multitone Appliance Wheelock MT-24-LS-VFR Strobe Horn Wheelock MT-24-LSM-V
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock RS-2475-VFR Strobe Wheelock RSP-2475-HFR Strobe Wheelock RS-24110-HFR Strobe Wheelock RSP-24110-HFR Strobe Wheelock RSS-2415W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-241575W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-2430W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-2475W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-24110W-FR Strobe Wheelock RSS-2415C-FW Strobe Wheelock RSS-2430C-FW Strobe Wheelock RSS-2475C-FW
Table A-3: Compatible Notification Devices Manufacturer Model Type Wheelock SRP-24110-HFR Sync Strobe Wheelock V7001T-12\24-W-FR Strobe Horn Wheelock WM3T-24-FR Remote Strobe Wheelock WM3T-24-VFR Remote Strobe Wheelock WS1T-24-FR Strobe Wheelock WS3T-24-FR Strobe Wheelock WST-24-FR Strobe 151117 A-11
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Silent Knight Fire Product Warranty and Return Policy General Terms and Conditions • All new fire products manufactured by Silent Knight after September 1, 1997 have a limited warranty period of 18 months from the date of manufacture against defects in materials and workmanship. See limited warranty statement for details. • This limited warranty does not apply to those products that are damaged due to misuse, abuse, negligence, or have been modified in any manner whatsoever.
Model SK-6324 Fire Control Panel Installation/Operation Manual • Repairs and returns should be sent to: Silent Knight Attn: Repair Department 7550 Meridian Circle Maple Grove, MN 55369-4927 RA Number:___________________ Limited Warranty Silent Knight warrants that the products of its manufacture shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 18 months from the manufacturing date code on the printed circuit board, if such goods have been properly installed, are subject to normal proper use, an
SK-6324 Basic Operating Instructions P/N 151119 Rev. A These instructions must be framed and displayed next to the SK-6324 panel in accordance with NFPA 72 fire code for Local Fire Alarm System.
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