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Installation
Use the following instructions to install and wire your touchpad.
Guidelines
•Mount the touchpad in an environmentally controlled area (32 to 120°F or 0 to 49°C).
•When mounting the touchpad, allow at least 3 inches below it for the
•Do not exceed the maximum available power. See the panel installation instructions for maximum available power.
•Table 1 describes the power used by the touchpad.
•Table 2 describes the maximum wire lengths allowed between the touchpad and the panel.
Table 1. | Touchpad power usage |
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Current (mA) | Conditions | |
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75 |
| Maximum alarm current with the buzzer sounding and the |
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| touchpad illuminated from a button press |
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50 |
| Typical operation |
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12 |
| Power saving mode (no panel AC power) |
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Table 2. | Maximum touchpad wire lengths |
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Wire gauge (unshielded or shielded) | Max touchpad wire length between touchpad and panel | |
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18 |
| 750 feet |
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22 |
| 300 feet |
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Mounting plate installation
To install the mounting plate, do the following:
1.Separate the mounting plate from the touchpad by first loosening the screw, then lift the touchpad away from the mounting plate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Mounting plate screw
Mounting plate screw
