Appendix C: Checking System Wiring, Continued

Meter Readings

Table C-1 lists the correct meter readings for indicating appliances and initiating devices.

 

 

Table C-1. Acceptable Zone and Signal Circuit Meter Readings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit Type

Meter Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B/Style B Initiating Device (Zone) Circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From zone + to zone – (each zone)

From zone + to ground

From zone - to ground

3.3K Ohms Infinity Infinity

Class A/Style D Initiating Device (Zone) Circuit

 

From zone + to zone – (each zone)

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

From zone + to ground

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

From zone - to ground

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

From zone + OUT to + IN

Less than 50 Ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

From zone - OUT to - IN

Less than 50 Ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B/Style Y Notification Appliance Circuit (each signal circuit)

 

 

From + to ground

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

From - to ground

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resistance across circuit:

 

 

 

In one direction

10 K Ohms

 

 

In opposite direction

Less than 200 Ohms

 

 

Class A/Style Z Notification Appliance Circuit (each signal circuit)

 

 

From + to ground

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

From - to ground

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

From zone + OUT to + IN

Less than 50 Ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

From zone - OUT to - IN

Less than 50 Ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resistance across circuit:

 

 

 

In one direction

Infinity

 

 

In opposite direction

Less than 200 Ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shielding

 

 

 

Shield to ground

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shield to -

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shield to +

Infinity

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAPNET/IDNet II Loops (ZAMs and IAMs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

From MAPNET/IDNet II + to ground

From MAPNET/IDNet II - to ground

Infinity Infinity

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Tyco 4100U-S1 Appendix C Checking System Wiring, Table C-1. Acceptable Zone and Signal Circuit Meter Readings

4100U-S1 specifications

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