Software Features; 6820Evs Features; About This Manual; Terms Used In This Manual - Honeywell 6820EVS Installation And Optimization Manual

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• The default Common communications link setup can contain up to 17- 6820 / 6820EVS panels connected.
• Common communications link support for up to 17 Sites.
• Each building is referred to as a "site".
• Panels can be interconnected using CLASS B or CLASS A topology.
• Use the SK-NIC Network Interface Card as a Common communications link. Copper wire or fiber optic
cable panel connectivity can be used within the same linked system.
• The common communication and annunciation architecture allows a designated panel to be the
communicator for all the panels in the link.
1.1.3

Software Features

• Advanced smoke detector features:
Automatic drift compensation
Maintenance alert region
Point status meets calibrated smoke test requirements for NFPA 72
• "JumpStart" feature for easy programming.
• 999 software zones, 999 output groups.
• Non-volatile event history stores 1000 events.
• A choice of output patterns available for notification outputs, including Temp 4 and ANSI 3.41 temporal
signal.
• Built-in synchronization appliance support for AMSECO, Gentex
1.1.4

6820EVS Features

• The EVS-VCM has a built-in Digital Message Repeater.
• 15 EVS messages.
• SBUS addressable amplifier. The system can support a combination of up to four EVS-50W, EVS-125W,
EVS-INT50W or EVS-100W amplifiers for a maximum of 500 watts per system.
• On-board supervised microphone.
• 6820 or 6820EVS can support up to four EVS-LOC's (Local Operator Consoles).
• Single enclosure for both Fire and Emergency Control System components.
• Support for one EVS-VCM.
1.2

About this Manual

This manual is intended to be a complete reference for all installation and operation tasks for the 6820* and
6820EVS**. Please let us know if the manual does not meet your needs in any way. We value your feedback!
* All references to 6820 within this manual are applicable to the 6820EVS.
** Further installation instructions for the 6820/EVS and accessories can be found in the EVS Series installation
manual P/N LS10062-001-SK-E.
1.2.1

Terms Used in this Manual

The following terminology is used with the above mentioned control panels:
Term
SLC
Module
Input Point
Input Zone
Signaling line circuit
The term module is used for all hardware devices except for SLC addressable devices and
notification appliances. This includes the 6820 or 6820EVS panel itself and the built-in power
supply. It also refers to any (optional) 5815XL or 6815 SLC expansion modules.
An addressable sensing device, such as a smoke or heat detector or a contact monitor device.
A protected area made up of input points.
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