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Honeywell SILENT KHIGHT SK-FFT Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and
Operations Manual
Model SK-FFT
Fire Fighters Telephone
Document 54711
08/12/13
54711:B1 ECN 13-0704
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  • Page 1 Model SK-FFT Fire Fighters Telephone Installation and Document 54711 Operations Manual 08/12/13 Rev: 54711:B1 ECN 13-0704...
  • Page 3 Installation Procedure Installation Precautions - Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power can be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized.
  • Page 4 These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) operation and reliability depend upon proper installation. Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the control. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control panel.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Overview ..............................1-1 Features ...........................1-1 Optional Accessories ........................1-2 Agency Requirements ......................1-2 About This Manual ........................1-2 How to Contact Silent Knight ....................1-2 Section 2 Before you Begin Installing ....................2-1 Environmental Specifications ....................2-1 Preventing Water Damage .......................2-1 2.2.1 Removing the SK-FFT Assembly from the Housing ............2-1 SK-FFT Board Layout ......................2-2 Electrical Specifications ......................2-4 2.4.1 Power Requirements ......................2-4...
  • Page 6 Maximum Number of Devices ....................4-1 Wiring Requirements for SLC Device ..................4-2 4.3.1 Wiring SLC in Style 4 (Class B) Configuration ..............4-2 4.3.2 Wiring SLC Devices in Style 6 & 7 (Class A) Configuration ........................4-4 Addressing SK-Minimon SLC Devices ..................4-5 Section 5 Audio Phone Circuit Installation ..................

  • Page 7: Overview

    Section 1 Overview An SK-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone System provides supervision, annunciation, and control for local and remote telephone handsets. The SK-FFT with keypad, provides indications of phone activation, and corresponding trouble conditions. Additionally, up to 48 telephone circuits can be annunciated at the SK-FFT by connecting the FFT-24 zone expander.

  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual Optional Accessories This manual also contains information on how to install the following compatible accessories with the FFT series equipment: Model Number Description FFT-24 24 Zone Expander FFT-FPJ Remote Phone Jack FFT-RHS Fire Fighters Remote Hand Set FFT-HSC Fire Fighters Handset Cabinet FFT-STSR...
  • Page 9 Overview Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems Requirements and recommendations for proper use of fire alarm systems in- cluding smoke detectors and other fire alarm devices: • To keep your fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the manufacturer’s recommendations and UL and NFPA standards. At a minimum the requirements of Chapter 14 of NFPA 72, 2010 Edition shall be followed.
  • Page 10 SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 54711...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin Installing

    Section 2 Before you Begin Installing This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to complete the installation. Please read this section thoroughly, especially if you are installing a SK- FFT for the first time. Environmental Specifications It is important to protect the SK-FFT control panel from water.

  • Page 12: Fft Board Layout

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual SK-FFT Board Layout Accept Mounting stud JumpStart Mounting stud Phone In DIP Switch Phone Out Supervised Status LED’s Power Limited SLC IN Mounting stud SLC Out Mounting stud Power Status Used Power Trouble Non Power Relay Local Limited...
  • Page 13 Before you Begin Installing Answer LED General Trouble LED Active (green) Trouble (amber) Zone 17 - Zone 9 - Zone 1- Zone 24 Zone 16 Zone 8 Figure 2-2 SK-FFT Front View Active (green) Trouble (amber Zone 33 - Zone 25 Zone -Zone 32 Zone 40...

  • Page 14: Electrical Specifications

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual Electrical Specifications 2.4.1 Power Requirements Voltage for the SK-FFT must be a power-limited, filtered, non resettable nominal 24 VDC source. The voltage source must be within the range of 17-29 VDC. Table 2-1: Electrical Ratings Circuits Voltage Current...

  • Page 15: Wiring Specifications

    Before you Begin Installing Wiring Specifications Induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another) can interfere with telephone communication or cause false alarms. To avoid induced noise, follow these guidelines: • Isolate input wiring from high current output and power wiring. Do not pull one multi-conductor cable for the entire panel.

  • Page 16: Wire Routing

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual Wire Routing You must follow power-limited wiring techniques, which include maintaining one- quarter inch spacing between power-limited and non-power limited circuits and separating high and low voltage circuits. Non-Power limited Power Limited Relay Circuit Non power limited wiring must be run separately from power limited wiring Figure 2-4 Wire Routing Example...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Section 3 Installation Mounting the Cabinet Read the environmental specifications in Section 2.1 before mounting the SK-FFT cabinet. This will ensure that you select a suitable location. The cabinet can be surface or flush mounted. Do NOT flush-mount in a wall designed as a fire break.

  • Page 18: Flush Mounting

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 3.1.2 Flush Mounting This section describes how to flush mount the cabinet into a wall. To recess mount the cabinet you will need to have the optional trim ring P/N VIP-TR (ordered separately). Follow these steps to recess mount the cabinet: 1.

  • Page 19: 3.1.2.1 Cabinet Door And Dead Front Removal

    Installation 4. Place the trim ring around the cabinet. See Figure 3-3. Trim Ring Cabinet Figure 3-3 Trim Ring Around cabinet 5. Secure the trim ring to the cabinet using the self-tapping sheet metal screws from the inside of the cabinet into the trim ring. 6.

  • Page 20: Installing The Fire Fighter's Hand Set

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual Re-Attaching the Cabinet Door To re-attach the cabinet door reverse the procedure in section 3.1.2.1. Installing the Fire Fighter’s Hand Set FFT Local Handset installation involves the following steps: 1. Insert phone cord through hole of dead front panel. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Handset Cord Inserted Through Dead Front Panel Hole 2.
  • Page 21 Installation FFT-24 Installation The FFT-24 expander board lets you add additional zones to the SK-FFT. To add Zone 25 - Zone 48 to the SK-FFT, you must use FFT-24 expander board. To install the FFT-24: 1. Open Cabinet door and dead front panel. 2.
  • Page 22 SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual the other end to the FFT-24 as shown in Figure 3-8. SK-FFT Figure 3-8 Wire Harness Connection from SK-FFT to FFT-24 zones 25- 48 6. Restore power. See Section 3.5. 54711...

  • Page 23: Installing The Sk-Fft

    Installation Installing the SK-FFT SK-FFT installation involves the following steps: • Make physical connection to any outputs that will power* the SK-FFT. (See Section 3.5). • Set the DIP switch ID for the SK-FFT (See Section 3.6.1). *See Appendix A for compatible powering devices. Silent Knight Installation Manuals can be found on Silent Knight’s web site at www.silentknight.com.

  • Page 24: Dip Switch Settings On Sk-Fft

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual DIP switch settings on SK-FFT This section describes how to configure the DIP switch setting on the SK-FFT. 1. Refer to Figure 2-1 for location of the DIP switches on the SK-FFT board. 2. Configure the SK-FFT module by adding it to the system through JumpStart feature.

  • Page 25: Fft Fire Fighter Telephone Module Connection

    Installation SK-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone Module Connection The SK-FFT provides connection for a single Class B or Class A telephone audio circuit. See Section 4 and Section 5 for examples of audio zone configurations. A monitor module can be used to monitor the connection of the Fire Fighter Telephone remote handset (FFT-RHS) into the FFT-FPJ, which is then displayed on the SK-FFT active zone LED during the JumpStart feature.

  • Page 26: Fft-Fpj Installation

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual FFT-FPJ Installation The FFT-FPJ Firefighter Phone Jack mounts to a single-gang electrical box (4" x 2-1/8" x 2-½") or, when the addressable mini-monitor module is installed with it, a deep single-gang electrical box (4" x 2-1/8” x 3-¾”). Connect the telephone audio loop between the FFT-FPJ and FFT as detailed in Figure 3-12.

  • Page 27: Installation Of Fft-Sts

    Installation Installation of FFT-STS The Single Telephone Station comes in a series of parts. The telephone chassis, backbox, breakglass kit and door with keylock are all ordered separately. Up to ten remote handsets may be operated simultaneously. 3.9.1 Assembly of Units with Coiled Cord Handsets The following assembly steps are for telephones with coiled cord handsets.
  • Page 28 SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 3-12 54711...

  • Page 29: Slc Device Installation

    SLC Device Installation Section 4 SLC Device Installation Caution! To avoid the risk of electrical shock and damage to the unit, power should be OFF at the control panel while installing or servicing. List of SLC Devices The following SLC device can be used with the Fire Fighters Phone. See the device installation instructions for more information (packaged with the device).

  • Page 30: Wiring Requirements For Slc Device

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual Wiring Requirements for SLC Device The following information applies to the SK-Minimon - Mini Monitor module. 4.3.1 Wiring SLC in Style 4 (Class B) Configuration No special wire is required for addressable loops. The wire can be untwisted, unshielded, solid or stranded as long as it meets the National Electric Code 760-51 requirements for power limited fire protective signaling cables.
  • Page 31 SLC Device Installation Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2 show how length is determined for out and back tap T-Tap style wiring. Figure 4-1 Calculating wire run length for a simple out and back When using T-taps, the total length of all taps and the main bus must not exceed 40,000 feet.

  • Page 32: Wiring Slc Devices In Style 6 & 7 (Class A) Configuration

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.2 Wiring SLC Devices in Style 6 & 7 (Class A) Configuration Figure 4-3 illustrates how to wire the SLC loop for Style 6 or Style 7 Class A installations. Note: Style 6 does not require the use of isolator modules. Figure 4-3 Class A SLC Configuration Note: No t-taps allowed on Class A SLC loops.

  • Page 33: Addressing Sk-Minimon Slc Devices

    SLC Device Installation Addressing SK-Minimon SLC Devices All SK-Minimon devices are addressed using the two rotary dials that appear on the device board. Use the ONES rotary dial to set the ones place in a one or two digit number, and use the TENS rotary dial to set the tens place in a two digit number. SK-Minimon modules can be assigned any unique address from 1 to 48.
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  • Page 35: Audio Phone Circuit Installation

    Section 5 Audio Phone Circuit Installation List of Devices Part Number Description FFT-FPJ Fire Fighters Telephone Jack Maximum Number of Devices The SK-FFT supports up to 48 zones. Each zone consists of one addressable monitor module (SK-Minimon) and a minimum of one Fire Fighter Telephone Jack (FFT-FPJ).
  • Page 36 SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual Figure 5-1 illustrates single phone jack configuration wiring the audio circuit and SLC for Class B Configuration. Audio circuits must be connected to FFT phone out terminals for all Class B audio configurations Contact EOL Connected (see Figure 5-2 for EOL...

  • Page 37: Single Phone Jack Audio Circuit In Class A Configuration

    Audio Phone Circuit 5.3.2 Single Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class A Configuration For wiring specifications see section 5.3.1. Figure 5-3 illustrates phone jack audio circuit (Class A) and SLC for Style 6 & 7 (Class A) configuration. Contact EOL Connected Figure 5-3 Single Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class A 54711...

  • Page 38: Multi-Phone Jack Audio Circuit In Class B Configuration

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 5.3.3 Multi-Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class B Configuration For wiring specifications see section 5.3.1. Figure 5-4 illustrates how to wire the Multi-Phone Jack audio circuit (Class B) and SLC for for Style 4 (Class B) configuration. In the Multi-Phone Jack configuration, the maximum mini-monitor contact wiring resistance between to first and last FPJ must be less that 100 ohms.

  • Page 39: Multi-Phone Jack Audio Circuit In Class A Configuration

    Audio Phone Circuit 5.3.4 Multi-Phone Jack Audio Circuit in Class A Configuration For wiring specifications see section 5.3.1. Figure 5-5 illustrates how to wire the Multi-Phone Jack audio circuit (Class A) and SLC for Style 6 & 7 (Class A) configuration. In the Multi-Phone Jack configuration, the maximum Mini-Monitor Contact wiring resistance between to first and last FPJ must be less that 100 ohms.

  • Page 40: Telephone Jack Only Audio Circuit

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 5.3.5 Telephone Jack Only Audio Circuit The FFT can also be configured using only the Fire Fighters Phone Jack (FFT-FPJ). In this configuration, the SK-Minimon module is not required for system operation. To configure the FFT for Telephone Jack only, the DIP Switch position 1 must be off (SLC Devices not Installed).
  • Page 41 Audio Phone Circuit Figure 5-7 Telephone Jack Only Audio Circuit Class A 54711...
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  • Page 43: System Operation

    Section 6 System Operation The operation of the SK-FFT Fire Fighter Telephone system allows audio communication from 24 remote connections through remote handsets from a single local handset. Up to 10 remote handset can be connected and communicating at one time.

  • Page 44: Led Operations

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual LED Operations 6.2.1 Power Status LED The Power Status LED is located on the left side of the FFT board. On Power-UP the Power Status LED will blink at a 50% on/off rate until FFT initialization is complete (which takes approximately 20 seconds).

  • Page 45: Status Leds (On Inside Of Fft Dead Front Panel)

    System Operation 6.2.7 Status LEDs (on Inside of FFT dead front panel) LED 1 - SLC Supervision* LED 2 - SLC Extra Point Detected LED 3 - FFT-24 missing LED 4 - Audio Circuit Supervision Note: * Troubles that will turn LED on: SLC shorted, SLC Class A open trouble and wrong device type. 54711...

  • Page 46: Zone Active

    SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 6.2.8 Zone Active Each zone has an Active LED (see Figure 6-1). The zone's Active LED will illuminate when a remote handset is plugged into that zone. The LED will turn off when the handset is removed from the zone. 6.2.9 Zone Trouble Each zone has a Trouble LED (see Figure 6-1).

  • Page 47: Jumpstart Operation

    System Operation JumpStart Operation ® The JumpStart feature will attempt to locate all SLC Mini-Monitor devices installed in the system, indicate all devices found on the FFT and all FFT-24 Active LED's and allow the user to accept the configuration, repeat the JumpStart or allow the configuration to be discarded.
  • Page 48 SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 54711...

  • Page 49: Compatible Powering Devices

    Appendix A Compatible Powering Devices Compatible Power Device Table A-1 list the available Silent Knight compatible power devices used with SK-FFT. Table A-1: Compatible Powering Devices Model Manual PN 5820XL / 5820XL-EVS Addressable Fire Control Panel / 151209 / Emergency Voice System LS10061-001SK-E 5808 Addressable Fire Control Panel 151274...
  • Page 50 SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual Notes: 54711...

  • Page 51: Silent Knight Fire Product Warranty And Return Policy

    Silent Knight Fire Product Warranty and Return Policy General Terms and Conditions • All new fire products manufactured by Silent Knight have a limited warranty period of 36 months from the date of manufacture against defects in materials and workmanship. See limited warranty statement for details. •...
  • Page 52 No credit will be issued if the returned board was damaged due to misuse or abuse. • Repairs and returns should be sent to: Silent Knight / Honeywell Attn: Repair Department 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472...

  • Page 53: Manufacturer Warranties And Limitation Of Liability

    Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability Manufacturer Warranties. Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured by it in its Northford, Connecticut facility and sold by it to its authorized Distributors shall be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty six months (36) months from the date of manufacture (effective Jan.
  • Page 54 SK-FFT Installation and Operation Manual 54711...

  • Page 55: Model Sk-Fft Basic Operating Instructions

    Model SK-FFT Basic Operating Instructions These Instructions must be framed and displayed next to the SK-FFT panel in accordance with NFPA 72 fire code for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems. Test the system in accordance to NFPA 72. Refer to Installation Manual P/N 54711 for more information regarding this control panel.
  • Page 58 Silent Knight 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 203-484-7161 Fax: 203-484-7118 www.silentknight.com...

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