SK 5208
SK 5208
SK 5208
Fire Control/
Communicator
Installation and
Operations Manual Part Number 151204 Rev L
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
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Contents
Section 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Model SK-5208 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 About This Manual .................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems ........................................................................................ 1-3
Section 2
Agency Listings and Requirements ........................................................................ 2-1
Section 3
Control Panel Installation ...................................................................................................... 3-1
Section 4
Programming ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
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Section 5
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Section 6
Reporting ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Section 7
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 7-1
Appendix A
Compatible Devices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
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The Model SK-5208 is an 24-volt 10-zone fire alarm control panel (expandable up to 30 zones
using SK-5217 Zone Expanders) with a digital communicator that meets NFPA 72
requirements. The SK-5208 cabinet can be surface mounted or semi-flush mounted.
• Programmable from the built-in control panel touchpad, remote annunciator or Window®
downloading software
• Built-in walk test
LCD DISPLAY MESSAGE The font shown to the left represents messages that you see on a liquid crystal
display (LCD) on the control panel and the remote annunciator.
1-1, 2-3, etc. This manual is organized into sections. Section numbers are part of the page
numbers. For example, 1-1 means Page 1 of Section 1.
In general, fire alarm systems and devices will not work without power and will not function properly unless they
are maintained and tested regularly.
While installing a fire alarm system may make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, an alarm system is
not a substitute for insurance. Property owners should continue to act prudently in protecting the premises and
the people in their premises and should properly insure life and property and buy sufficient amounts of liability
insurance to meet their needs.
Install and maintain in accordance with NFPA 72. Detector spacing shall be in accordance to
NFPA 72. End-of -line relays and resistors shall be placed within the electrical box located
and the end of the initiating circuit. Testing and maintenance should be performed according
to NFPA 72.
1. If requested by the telephone company, the following information must be provided before
the SK-5208 can be connected to the phone lines:
A. Manufacturer: Silent Knight
A. Model Number: SK-5208
B. FCC registration number: AC6USA-34758-AL-E
Ringer equivalence: 0.5B
C. Type of jack (to be installed by the telephone company): RJ31X
4. This device may not be directly connected to coin telephone or party line services.
5. This device cannot be adjusted or repaired in the field. In case of trouble with the device,
notify the installing company or return to:
Silent Knight
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1610
203-484-7161
800-328-0103
6. If the SK-5208 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify
the user in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. When
advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the user as soon as
possible. Users have the right to file complaints, if necessary, with the Federal
Communications Commission.
7. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice to allow you to make the necessary modifications to
maintain uninterrupted service.
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.
The SK-5208 is UL Listed as a control unit for use in Central Station Protected Premises,
Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems, Auxiliary Protected Fire Alarm Systems for Fire Alarm
Service (City Box), Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems and water releasing
service. If the SK-5208 and its accessories are to be used as part of a UL installation, carefully
read the UL requirements in this section.
Restricted Options:
• The loss of AC signal is defaulted to 3 hours however the system allows settings from 0 -
30 hours. For UL certified installations this number must be set from 1 to 3 hours.
• Call forwarding shall not be used.
• When cross zoning is used detector spacing shall be cut in half, you shall not use the alarm
verification feature, and no delay shall be used.
It is important to protect the SK-5208 control panel from water. To prevent water damage, the
following conditions should be AVOIDED when mounting the units:
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation).
• Do not mount directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation).
• Protect from plumbing leaks.
• Protect from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports.
• Do not mount in areas with humidity-generating equipment (such as dryers, production
machinery).
When selecting a location to mount the SK-5208 control panel, the unit should be mounted
where it will NOT be exposed to temperatures outside the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or
humidity equal to or greater than 93% at 30°C (89°F) noncondensing.
See also the mounting recommendations in Section 3.5 for additional environmental
specifications.
To avoid induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another), keep input
wiring isolated from high current output and power wiring. Induced noise can interfere with
telephone communication or even cause false alarms. Avoid pulling one multiconductor cable
for the entire panel. Instead, separate the wiring as follows:
DO NOT pull wires from different groups through the same conduit. If you must run them
together, do so for as short a distance as possible or use shielded cable. Connect the shield to
earth ground at the panel only.
For the same reasons, wiring within the cabinet should be routed around the perimeter of the
cabinet. It should not cross the printed circuit board where it could induce noise into the
sensitive microelectronics or pick up unwanted RF noise from the high speed circuits.
High frequency noise, such as that produced by the inductive reactance of a speaker or bell,
can also be reduced by running the wire through ferrite shield beads or by wrapping it around
Tel. Line
NACs
To AC
SBUS devices
or
Annunciator
Figure 3-2 is a wiring diagram for wiring the Model SK-5208 panel.
Figure 3-2 Model SK-5208 Board Layout
Refer to Section 3.9 for complete description of control panel terminal connections.
Class A
or
Class B Programmable
Zone Output Relays
Inputs
Class B
Zone
Inputs NAC
Circuit
Remote
Annunciator
Connections
SBUS
Connections
AC
Input
Backup
Battery
Connector
Read the environmental specifications in section 3.2 on page 1 before mounting the SK-5208
panel.
The SK-5208 cabinet dimensions are:
16" W x 26.4" H x 4" D (40.64 cm W x 67.06 cm H x 10.16 cm D).
The SK-5208 panel should be located within a secured area, where it is accessible to main
drop wiring runs and where it can be easily tested and serviced. End-users responsible for
maintaining the panel should be able to hear alarms and troubles. When selecting a location,
keep in mind that the panel itself is the main source of alarm and trouble annunciation.
When mounting on interior walls, use appropriate screw anchors in plaster. When mounting
on concrete, especially when moisture can accumulate, the enclosure shall be placed or
equipped so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the
cabinet, and shall be mounted so there is a least 1/4” space between the enclosure and the
concrete wall surface. A piece of plywood, standoffs, or other equivalent material can be used
to space the cabinet from the concrete surface and then attach the SK-5208 to that spacing
surface. Also mount any other desired components to the 1/4” spacing surface.
DO NOT flush-mount the SK-5208 cabinet in a wall designated as a fire break.
* Required for NFPA 72 Auxiliary Protected Fire Alarm systems for Fire Alarm Service (City Box) and Remote
Station Protected Fire Alarm systems (Polarity Reversal) and Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter
(DACT).
Warning!
Silent Knight does not support the use of batteries smaller than those listed in Table 3-3. If you use a battery too
small for the installation, the system could overload the battery resulting in the installation having less than the
required 24 hours standby power. Use Table 3-2 to calculate the correct battery amperes/hour rating needed for
your installation.
3.7 AC Wiring
The Model SK-5208 power supply delivers 24 VDC at 6A for smoke detector power,
notification device power, and accessory power. Figure 3-3 shows the AC connections to the
SK-5208 control panel.
Warning
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, make sure that all power has been turned off or disconnected before attempting
to connect the Model SK-5208 control panel. Do NOT apply power to this panel until all accessories are properly
connected.
Note: Note: All conduit and wiring connected to the SK-5208 must meet the applicable National Electric Code,
NFPA Standards, state, and local building code requirements. In all cases, the authority having
jurisdiction takes precedence.
The control panel battery charge capacity is 7.0 to 35.0 AH. Use 12V batteries of the same AH
rating. Determine the correct AH rating as per your current load calculation (see 3.6.2).
Wire batteries in series to produce a 24-volt equivalent. Do not parallel batteries to increase
the AH rating.
Batteries larger than 18 AH (not to exceed 35 AH) use the RBB Remote Battery Box. It is
recommended that you replace the batteries every five years. The following steps and diagram
explain how to connect the batteries.
1. Connect the black wire to the negative (-) side of battery #1.
2. Connect the jumper wire provided (P/N 140694) from the positive (+) side of battery #1 to
the negative side of battery #2.
3. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) side of battery #2
RED
Control Panel
Black
Battery Jumper
(P/N 140694)
Note: Replace batteries Shipped With Panel
every 5 years.
Battery #1 Battery #2
Caution
Apply AC power before connecting the batteries to the power supply to prevent arcing on battery terminals.
Note: The total current draw on smoke power, accessory power, and notification device outputs must not exceed
6A.
The terminal strips on the PC board are non-removable. Table 3-4 lists the functions of each
terminal. See Section 3.4 for the board layout.
Table 3-4: Terminal Descriptions
Terminal
Function Terminal Label Comments
Number
1 A Zone 1 input Class A (Style D) or Class B (Style B). See
2 B Section 3.11 for wiring configurations.
Zone 1 input. Z1
3 C
4 D
5 A Zone 2 input Class A (Style D) or Class B (Style B). See
6 B Section 3.11 for wiring configurations.
Zone 2 input Z2
7 C
8 D
Ground 9 GND
Zone 3 input 10 Z3 Zone input Class B (Style B). Refer to Section 3.11.2.
Power (Zone 3 & 4) 11 PWR Power Limited at 100mA. Voltage 27.4 VDC.
Zone 4 input 12 Z4
Zone 5 input 13 Z5
Smoke Power 14 PWR
Zone 6 input 15 Z6
Zone 7 input 16 Z7
Smoke Power 17 PWR
Zone 8 input 18 Z8
Zone9 input 19 Z9
Smoke Power 20 PWR
Zone 10 input 21 Z10
Ground 22 GND
23 B
AC Power Connections 24 Earth
25 W
26 GND Used to connect SK-5217 Zone Expanders and 5280
27 +24DC Status Display Modules to the control panel. Accessory
SBUS Connections Power (terminals 26 and 27) provides 1 Amp total
28 A current.
29 B
30 SKI Used to connect 5235 remote annunciators to the control
31 SKO panel.
Remote Annunciator
Connections 32 PWR
33 GND
Terminal
Function Terminal Label Comments
Number
Notification Appliance 34 + 3 Amp maximum per circuit. Voltage 27.4 VDC, 1.5
NAC4 Ohms Maximum.
Circuit 4 35 _
Note: Total control panel current is 6 Amps.
Notification Appliance 36 +
NAC3
Circuit 3 37 _
Notification Appliance 38 +
NAC2
Circuit 2 39 _
Notification Appliance 40 +
NAC1
Circuit 1 41 _
42 NO Relay contacts are rated at 2.5 A, 24 VDC/24VAC
Auxiliary Relay 4 43 COM (inductive rating). 5A, 24 VDC/24 VAC (resistive).
Connect to power limited source only.
44 NC
45 NO
Auxiliary Relay 3 46 COM
47 NC
48 NO
Auxiliary Relay 2 49 COM
50 NC
51 NO
Auxiliary Relay 1 52 COM
53 NC
54 TIP Telephone line 2 connection terminals (see Section 3.10
P2 for wiring diagram).
55 RING
Telco Line 2
56 TIP
T2
57 RING
58 TIP Telephone line 1 connection terminals (see Section 3.10
P1 for wiring diagram).
59 RING
Telco Line 1
60 TIP
T1
61 RING
The SK-5208 connects to two separate telephone lines to report data to the central station. An
RJ31X jack should be installed by the telephone company for each line. Figure 3-4 shows how
to wire the telephone line interconnect cords (not provided) to the SK-5208.
Note: To reduce the possibility of false alarms and transient damage, DO NOT bundle telephone wires together
with initiation or notification device wires.
Supervised
The letter designator on the phone input indicates whether it is the Telco or House side of the
phone circuit. For example terminals 60 and 61 are labeled T1, T = Telco side of the phone
circuit and terminals 58 and 59 are labeled P1, P = Premise (House) side of the phone circuit.
The SK-5208 has built-in dual phone line monitors. These circuits will detect any fault in the
phone lines by monitoring the DC voltage present on the lines. If phone line voltage drops
below 3 VDC and is not corrected within approximately 60 seconds, an audible trouble signal
will sound and the panel will report a line fault trouble over the remaining phone line.
A situation could occur where both phone lines appear to be good, but the dialer cannot get
through to the central station on the first line. In this case, the SK-5208 will switch phone lines
and attempt the call again using the second line. Make sure the phone lines are programmed
properly (see Section 4).
Note: To comply with industry standards, this product is equipped with line seizure. Any time the system’s dialer
needs to communicate with the central station, it will not be possible to use any telephones that are on the
same line(s) as the system. Normally, this condition will last approximately one minute, but under adverse
telephone circuit conditions, could last for as long as 15 minutes.
Supervised
Power Limited
4.7 kΩ EOL
UL Listed
Model 7628
Supervised
Power Limited
Supervised
Power Limited
See Appendix A for a list of four-wire smoke detectors that may be used with the SK-5208.
Silent Knight
SLK-24F 2-wire detector
with HSB-224 base
– –
+ +
Supervised
Power Limited
4.7 kΩ
UL Listed EOL
Model 7628
See Appendix A for a list of two-wire smoke detectors that may be used with the SK-5208.
Note: Two-wire detectors can be configured for Enhanced Mode. Enhanced mode is smoke verification for zones
with 2-wire detectors and contact type devices, such as pull stations, used on the same circuit. If the alarm
current is greater than 78 mA, the smoke verification cycle will not occur. See Section 4.2.1 Verify Options
under the Zone Options Menu to program initiation circuits for enhanced mode.
Note: To reduce the possibility of false alarms and transient damage, DO NOT bundle telephone wires together
with notification circuit wires.
The SK-5208 provides four Class B (Style Y) supervised notification circuit outputs to
annunciate alarm conditions. For proper operation, you must use polarized sounding devices
with a 4.7k ohm end-of-line resistor on each circuit. Figure 3-9 shows how to connect the
notification circuits to the SK-5208.
3 Amps Max. per circuit full
wave rectified, 27.5 VDC, 1.5
Ohms Maximum.
Supervised
Power Limited
4.7 kΩ
UL Listed EOL
Model 7628
3 Amp maximum current draw from any single NAC output (not to exceed a total current
draw of 6 amps for the control panel). See Appendix A for a list of the UL notification
appliances that can be used with the SK-5208. Contact Silent Knight if you have any
questions about compatible notification circuits.
All circuit are regulated unless used for releasing service in which case they are considered
special applications. See Section 5.5 for details on releasing.
The SK-5208 provides four programmable auxiliary relay outputs. Relays can be programmed
to activate for the following conditions, either for all zones or by individual zone: pre-alarm
(not acceptable for NFPA 72 Central Station), fire alarm, auxiliary alarm, alarm by zone, and
system or circuit troubles (loss of AC, low battery, failed to communicate, phone line troubles,
fire drills, and notification circuit troubles).
Refer to the SK-5208 programming manual for more information. Figure 3-10 shows the relay
contact connections using a door holder application as an example.
Note: Relays programmed as “Trouble” will be active during normal state and deactivated during a trouble
condition.
Door Holder
ESL DHX 1224
The section describes how to install the SK-5235 Remote Annunciator, SK-5217 Zone
Expander, the 5824 Serial/Parallel Printer Module, and the SK-5280 Status Display Module.
All circuits are 24 VDC regulated.
All S-Bus devices are Style 1 Class B as per NFPA 72.
Switches1
ID Number
1 2 3 4
2. Secure it to the wall using #6 or #8 screws. The mounting plate should be oriented so that
the word TOP is toward the top of the plate and facing you. A square hole is provided in
the mounting plate to run the wiring to the annunciator.
3. When all of the wires have been connected to the annunciator, set the top of the
annunciator over the tabs on the top of the mounting plate. Make sure the wires do not get
pinched between the frame and the mounting plate. Press each corner of the bottom side
onto the annunciator mounting plate until you hear it click. You may have to gently
squeeze the annunciator (top to bottom) to align it while snapping the bottom edge into
place.
1
ID DIP switches 2
3
4
Supervised
Power Limited
Class B
ID Number
DIP Switch
Relay Rating
2.5A @ 30 VDC/120 VAC
The SK-5280 has 1 connector which has 10 outputs for alarms and 10 outputs for trouble
annunciation. These outputs are active low. Each output can provide up to 100 mA of current,
with a total limitation of 700 mA.
The module has 4 normally open non-dedicated relays that can be wired to be active with any
of the outputs.
Wire the SK-5280 as shown in Figure 3-14. Maintain a physical separation of one-half inch or
more between field wires and connection points to prevent damage from transients.
Note: SILENCE does not affect SK-5280 outputs. To reset a SK-5280 output, the alarm or
trouble condition must be restored.
Supervised
Power Limited
Control Class B
Panel
3. Connect the SK-5280 to the SK-5208 control panel as shown in Figure 3-14.
4. Set the ID number (see Figure 3-13 for ID DIP switch location). See also Section 3.14.1for
information on setting ID numbers.
5. Reconnect power to the control panel.
Mounting
Mounting Holes
Holes
4. Connect the SK-5280 to the SK-5208 control panel as shown in Figure 3-14.
5. Set the ID number (see Figure 3-13 for ID DIP switch location). See also Section 3.14.1for
information on setting ID numbers.
6. Reconnect power to the control panel.
Relay Rating
2.5A @ 30 VDC/120 VAC
SK-5217
Control Panel
Supervised
Power Limited
Class B
Supervised
Power Limited
4.7kΩ
UL Listed
EOL Resistor
Model 7628
3. Connect the SK-5217 to the SK-5208 control panel as shown in Figure 3-19.
4. Wire the zone inputs to the zone expander as shown in Figure 3-20.
5. Set the ID code (see Section 3.14.1).
If ID code 1 is selected the SK-5217 will input zones 11 - 20.
If ID code 2 is selected the SK-5217 will input zones 21 - 30.
6. Reconnect power to the control panel.
Mounting
Mounting Holes
Holes
4. Connect the SK-5217 to the SK-5208 control panel as shown in Figure 3-19.
5. Set the ID code (see Section 3.14.1).
If ID code 1 is selected the SK-5217 will input zones 11 - 20.
If ID code 2 is selected the SK-5217 will input zones 21 - 30.
6. Wire the zone inputs to the zone expander as shown in Figure 3-20.
Mounting Holes
Snap
Retaining Tabs
Mounting Holes
Base
Control
Panel Supervised
Power Limited
5824
Serial Port
5824
Parallel Port
ID Selector
Switches
Figure 3-25 Model 5824 Serial/Parallel Port, and ID Selector Switch location
5220
City Box
Coil Resistance
14.5 Ω
Supervised for
Opens and Ground Faults
Control
Panel
UL Listed
2. Program the NAC circuit as a non silence NAC (see Section 4.3).
The SK-5208 control panel can be programmed from either the on-board annunciator or the
SK-5235 remote annunciator. You must be in Programming Mode to program the control
panel.
This section describes the function of the buttons on the keypad while in program mode.
Operation/Button Operation/Description
Enter Step Programming
mode Press 2 7 , followed by installer level code (the factory programmed code is
123456 or 5208). See Section 4.2.6 for user code programming information.
Moving through When you have entered programming correctly, the display will show Zone 1 Options. Press
programming
to move to next programming option. See Table 4-4 for list of programming options
(column 1) and their menu items (column 2).
When the display shows the option you wish to program press to program items in this
option.
If you receive a trouble beep and the message TRY AGAIN appears you are not
using an installer level code.
Exit Step Programming
Press . You are prompted to save programming changes. The default is No. Press the
up or down arrow to select Yes to save programming changes. Press Enter to complete the
save and return to normal operation mode.
Accepts the entered data and scrolls down to the next menu item.
Down Arrow
Accepts the entered data and scrolls down to the next menu item.
Enter Button
Scrolls backwards through the programmable items list for the currently selected option.
Left Arrow
Scrolls forward through the programmable options list or choices for an the selected item.
Right Arrow
Enables extended programming list so you can scroll through lists of items that have multiple
Silence Button components such as, Zone 1 -30. See Section 4.1.2 for an example.
Accepts the entered data and scrolls up to the next menu item.
Up Arrow
Used as shift key when entering special characters (A, B, C, D, or E characters). See Section
* Button
4.1.1 for more information.
# Clear entry.
# Button
* 2 B
# 3 C
The display will add brackets around the zone number (see Figure 4-1). To move to the next
zone number press the right arrow to go forward through the zone numbers or the left arrow to
go backward through the zone numbers. Press the Silence button again to remove the bracket
and lock the menu on this Zone number, NAC number, or Relay, etc.
This Feature works for the following programming options: Zone Options, NAC Cadence,
User Codes, Accounts, Line Options, and SK-5280 Options.
Figure 4-2 provides an overview of the programming menu flow. Figure 4-3 through Figure 4-
13 illustrate the programming flow within each option. The arrows indicate how to maneuver
through programming.
Pattern Description
# Name
(Patterns repeat until condition is cleared)
1 Constant Output Continuous sound
2 March Code Output
4 Single Stroke BI
5 California Code
6 System Sensor Sync. Provides Synchronization for visual and audible devices.
7 Wheelock Sync.
8 Gentex Sync.
9 Faraday Sync.
10 Amseco Sync.
4.2.7 Account
Figure 4-9 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the account menu.
Must The dialer MUST report events in this family to this account.
Selecting Must makes an account a primary reporting account. The dialer will try to report the event to the primary
account until it exceeds the “Account Tries” value. When the dialer has exceeded the Account Tries retry limit, it will
switch to a backup account (a “Can Report” or “Yes” account, see below). If the dialer cannot report the event to any of
the backup accounts, it will return to the primary account and repeat the process until it exceeds the a total of 10 attempts.
When the Account Tries limit is exceeded, an Account Trouble condition is generated and a local trouble will sound.
Yes Can Report. Selecting Y makes this a backup account for this event family. The dialer will report to this account only if it
was previously unable to report the event to a Must account.
No No events in this family will ever be reported to this account.
Note: CIC and Phone number can also use special characters as described in Section 4.1.1.
If Zones 1-10 is selected then the SK-5280 will output when alarms and troubles occur for
zones 1 through 10. If Zones 11-20 is selected then SK-5280 will output when alarms and
troubles occur for zones 11 through 20. If Zones 21-30 is selected then the SK-5280 will
output when alarms and troubles occur for zones 21-30.
If System is selected then the SK-5280 will output as shown in Table 4-3 for the following
system conditions:
Table 4-3: System Outputs
SK-5280 Output
Output For:
Terminal
A1 Fire Alarm
A2 Waterflow Alarm
A3 Supervisory
A4 Aux Alarm
A5 Prealarm
A6 Trouble
A7 Communications Fail
A8 Communicating
A9 Alarm Silenced
A10 Trouble Silenced
T1 Low AC
T2 Low Battery
T3 Relay 1 Active
T4 Relay 2 Active
T5 Relay 3 Active
T6 Relay 4 Active
T7 NAC 1 Active
T8 NAC 2 Active
T9 NAC 3 Active
T10 NAC 4 Active
Table 4-4 list all the programming options and the items that can be modified within those
programming option menus.
Note: Programming options that have a # in the Programming Options column have multiple programmable
components. See Section 4.1.2 for additional information.
To operate the SK-5208 you can use either the on-board touchpad or the Model SK-5235
Remote Annunciator.
Important! Upon initial power up there is a 45 second delay before the initiation circuits become active.
The system will be ready to receive alarms once the display indicates “System Normal”
Do This
How To Display Comments
Press Press*
Message
System performs a display lamp test, a
System Test
Test the system 0 Enter Code communication test, and displays the firmware
Enter Code
number and revision. See 5.2.1 for an example.
Reset Alarm Resets system.
Reset Alarms Enter Code
1 or Enter Code
Clear History Enter Installer Clears event history of all events.
Clear History
2 Enter Code Code
Reset Dialer Resets the dialer and aborts the call to central
Reset the Dialer Enter Code station.
3 Enter Code
Call Computer to Up/ Call Computer Enter Installer Will dial the programmed phone number for the
Download 4 Enter Code Code computer to initiate an up or download.
Displays panel history, including alarms,
Display History History Events
5 Enter Code supervisories, troubles, reports, time and date
Events Enter Code
changes, etc.
Show Status View existing system status. List Alarms first,
Show Status Enter Code supervisories and then troubles.
6 Enter Code
Silence Troubles or Silence
Enter Code
Alarms 7 or Enter Code
Enter 8 digits for the date. For example, to set
Set Date
Set the Date 8 Enter Code the date 08/31/1999 enter 08311999. Press #
Enter Code
to clear incorrect entries.
Set Time Enter the time in 24 hour increments. For
Set the Time Enter Code example, 1:00 pm = 13:00.
9 Enter Code
Disable/Enable a Disable Zone Repeat the process to enable the zone.
Zone # + Enter Code
Zone Enter Code
1 0 NAC # Disable NAC Repeat the process to enable the NAC.
Disable/Enable NAC Enter Code
Enter Code
Fire Drill
Conduct a Fire Drill Enter Code Enter Code To End the Fire Drill press then code.
2 0
Rst Smk Pwr Resets all smoke detector power.
Reset Detectors Enter Code Enter Code
2 1
Walk Test
Walk Test the System Enter Code To End the Walk Test press .
2 2 Enter Code
When 0 and the code is entered The system will perform a display lamp test and a
communication test. Also displays Firmware number and revision as shown in Figure 5-3.
Control Firmware Revision Letter
Number
To display an event, first press the , while the event is displayed the event can be
General Alarm
General Alarm
General Alarm
General Alarm
Release and
Release and
Release and
Release and
Release and
Pre-Alert
Pre-Alert
Normal
A Model 7641 EOL resistor/diode assembly is required when connecting the FACP to
releasing solenoids. The 7641 allows the FACP to supervise the wiring between its NACs and
the releasing solenoid.
Table 5-4: Approved Releasing Solenoids
Do not mix cross alarming zones with smoke verification zones. There must be at least two
automatic detection devices in each protected space. Spacing must be reduced to 0.7 tines the
linear spacing in accordance with NFPA72. See Section 4.2.1 for zone option programming.
Figure 5-5 is an example of how cross alarming may be programmed.
Cross Zone 2
Manual
Release A
Interlock
General Alarm
General Alarm
General Alarm
General Alarm
General Alarm
General Alarm
General Alarm
Pre-Alert
Pre-Alert
Normal
If no zones are selected for “Interlock” verification then the system will operate as a standard
cross alarm releasing system (see Section 5.5.1).
See Section 5.5.1.1 for default NAC settings for releasing systems.
During the Confirmation Period if there is no alarm indication then the system will return to
normal operation.
Annunciator. To initiate a fire drill, press 2 0 + Code. The system will sound an
alarm and report a fire test. To end the fire drill, press + Code.
Enable or
Test Feature Comments
Disable
Use Verify: Yes or No If Yes is selected then this option will be enabled during
Mapped Rlys: Yes or No walk test. If No is selected this option will be disabled
during walk test.
Mapped NACs: Yes or No
The LCD will indicate that you are in walk test mode. When a zone is tripped, the SK-5208
will activate the bell outputs for approximately six second and will cycle smoke power off and
on for the programmed time interval. When smoke power is restored, there is a two-second
power up delay before the zone will respond to additional test inputs.
The system will time out and resume normal operation in 30 minutes if no keys are pressed or
no zones are tripped during the walk test.
1. Press the 4 or the up arrow until the display reads Call Computer.
2. Enter the Installer Code.
The control panel will then begin the communication process with the remote computer.
2. In the appropriate locations in the dialog box, enter your selections for the following
options:
File Name: To download, select the file that you want to download. To upload
assign a name to the file that will be uploaded from the panel. You
can use the Browse option to select from the list of available files. If
you do not select a name for the file, it will be automatically named
with the panel model and the date and time of the download.
For downloads, the latest saved version of the file will be sent. This
means if the file you want to send is currently open and has been
changed, save it before you attempt to download.
Account
Number: Enter the panel account number.
Computer Code: Enter the code that allows access to the panel from a PC.
Phone Number: Enter the panel phone number.
Call Option: Select how often and when the call should be placed.
Answering: Select the preferred options if the phone line used by the control
panel has an answering machine installed. This feature is not used
when connecting directly to a panel.
3. Click OK to begin downloading/uploading or to post the job to the Queue.
To Computer
Serial Port
2. Make sure SKSS software is running and that the up/download task is in the queue.
3. Press the 4 or the up arrow until the display reads Call Computer.
4. Enter the Installer Code.
The control panel will then begin the communication process with the remote computer.
The SK-5208 can transmit information in four different formats. This section describes the
four basic reporting formats of the SK-5208 and the codes that they send to a central station
receiver. Of these four formats some of the formats offer a more specific selection for that
format. For example, you can select a 3/1 format that requires a 1400 or 2300 Hz handshake,
or SIA format that can handle 8 or 20 events per call. Selecting the correct format depends on
the type of receiver that will receive calls from the SK-5208.
The SK-5208 DACT is compatible with Silent Knight Model 9800 and 9500 Digital
Receivers.
Format Name
Note: These reports are sent for Notification Appliance Circuits that are programmed for releasing operation.
Fire Trouble/Clean-Me Trouble 1-30 FT1 - FT30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 373 001 - 1 373 030
Fire Unbypass FU1-FU30 R1 - R9 Restore Code 3 571 011 - 3 571 030
Heat Alarm KA1-KA30 A1 - A9 Alarm Code 1 114 001 - 1 114 030
Heat Bypass KB1-KB30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 570 011 - 1 570 030
Heat Alarm Restore KH1-KH30 AR1 - AR0 Alarm Restore Code 3 114 001 - 3 114 030
Heat Trouble KT1-KT30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 370 001 - 1 370 030
Heat Trouble Restore KJ1-KJ30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 370 001 - 3 370 030
Heat Restoral KR1-KR30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 370 001 - 3 370 030
Heat Unbypass KU1-KU30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 570 001 - 3 570 030
Trouble Phone Line #1 LT1 T1 Trouble Code 1 351 000 01
Restore Phone Line #1 LR1 R1 Restore Code 3 351 000 01
Trouble Phone Line #2 LT2 T2 Trouble Code 1 352 000 02
Restore Phone Line #2 LR2 R2 Restore Code 3 352 000 02
Automatic Test (Normal) RP0 Test 0 Test Code 1 602 000
Automatic Test (Abnormal) RY0 Test 9 Test Code 1 608 000
Power Up RR0 T0 Test Code 1 305 000
Downloading Passed RS0 Test 0 Test Code 1 412 000
Data Lost RT0 Test 0 Trouble Code 1 354 000
Downloading Failed RU0 Test 0 Test Code 1 413 000
Manual Test RX1-RX10 Test 1 - Test 0 Test Code 1 601 001 - 1 601 010
Sprinkler Alarm SA1-SA30 A1 - A0 Alarm code 1 113 001 - 1 113 030
Sprinkler Bypass SB1-SB30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 570 001 - 1 570 030
Sprinkler Alarm Restore SH1-SH30 AR1 - AR0 Alarm Restore Code 3 113 001 - 3 113 030
Sprinkler Trouble Restore 1-30 SJ1 - SJ30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 370 001 - 3 370 030
Sprinkler Supervisory Restore 1-30 SR1 - SR30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 203 001 - 3 203 030
Sprinkler Supervisory 1-30 SS1 - SS30 S1 - S0 Supervisory Code 1 203 001 - 1 203 030
Sprinkler Trouble 1-30 ST1 - ST30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 370 001 - 1 370 030
Sprinkler Unbypass 1-30 SU1-SU30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 570 001 - 3 570 030
Untyped Zone Alarm 1-30 UA1-UA30 A1 - A0 Alarm Code 1 140 001 - 1 140 030
Untyped Bypass 1-30 UB1-UB30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 570 001 - 1 570 030
Untyped Alarm Restore 1-30 UH1-UH30 AR1 - AR9 Alarm Restore Code 3 140 001 - 3 140 030
Untyped Trouble Restore 1-30 UJ1-UJ30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 370 001 - 3 370 030
Untyped Zone Trouble 1-30 UT1-UT30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 370 001 - 1 370 030
Untyped Zone Unbypass 1-30 UU1-UU30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 570 001 - 3 570 030
Water Alarm 1-30 WA1-WA30 A1 - A0 Alarm Code 1 154 001 - 1 154 030
Water Bypass 1-30 WB1-WB30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 570 001 - 1 570 030
Water Alarm Restore 1-30 WH1-WH30 AR1 - AR0 Alarm Restore Code 3 154 001 - 3 154 030
Water Trouble Restore 1-30 WJ1-WJ30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 370 001 - 3 370 030
Water Trouble 1-30 WT1-WT30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 370 001 - 1 370 030
Water Unbypass 1-30 WU1-WU30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 570 001 - 3 570 030
Communications Failure Line #1 YC1 T1 Trouble Code 1 354 001
Communications Restore Line #1 YK1 R1 Restore Code 3 354 001
Communications Failure Line #2 YC2 T2 Trouble Code 1 354 002
Communications Restore Line #2 YK2 R2 Restore Code 3 354 002
System Battery Restore YR0 R0 Restore Code 3 302 000
System Battery Trouble YT0 T0 Trouble Code 1 302 000
Cold Alarm 1-30 ZA1-ZA30 A1 - A0 Alarm Code 1 153 001 - 1 153 030
Cold Bypass 1-30 ZB1-ZB30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 570 001 - 1 570 030
Cold Alarm Restore 1-30 ZH1-ZH30 AR1 - AR0 Alarm Restore Code 3 153 001 - 3 153 030
Cold Trouble Restore 1-30 ZJ1-ZJ30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 2 370 001 - 3 370 030
Cold Trouble 1-30 ZT1-ZT30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 370 001 - 1 370 030
Cold Unbypass 1-30 ZU1-ZU30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 570 001 - 3 570 030
This section of the manual contains information that can be used to isolate and correct
installation problems encountered in the field.
Table 7-1 contains a list of possible error messages along with their meaning and possible
solution.
Table 7-1: Error Messages
An Earth Fault Trb indicates that the panel has detected a short between any terminal on
the panel and earth ground. To determine the location of the short, place a DC volt meter with
ground on terminal 22 (circuit ground) and positive on any of the screws that secure the circuit
board to the cabinet (earth ground).
A typical meter reading should alternate between 0 VDC and 11.7 VDC. Any other voltage
will put the panel into Earth Fault Trb (see also Table 7-1). Remove and leave off field
wiring from the panel until the meter alternates between 0 VDC and 11.7 VDC.
When an Earth Fault is indicated at the touchpad two messages will be added to the event
history buffer, Earth Fault 38 and Earth ###. This information can be very helpful to
identify where an earth ground fault exists in an intermittent earth ground situation.
If the Earth ### is lower than 133 this typically would indicate an earth ground short to a
low voltage source (13.1 VDC or less). For example, any circuit ground terminal or zone input
terminal.
If the Earth ### is higher than 134 this typically would indicate an earth ground to a higher
voltage source (13.1 VDC or higher). For example, any circuit power, standby battery, phone
lines, or AC power.
Table 7-2 list the earth fault resistance values for each applicable terminal on the FACP.
Table 7-2: Earth Fault Resistance Values by Terminal
Terminal Earth Fault Resistance
Function Terminal Label
Number Value (in Ohms)
1 A 0K
2 B 0K
Zone 1 input. Z1
3 C 0K
4 D 0K
5 A 0K
6 B 0K
Zone 2 input Z2
7 C 0K
8 D 0K
Ground 9 GND 0K
Zone 3 input 10 Z3 0K
Power (Zone 3 & 4) 11 PWR 0K
Zone 4 input 12 Z4 0K
Zone 5 input 13 Z5 0K
Smoke Power 14 PWR 0K
Zone 6 input 15 Z6 0K
Zone 7 input 16 Z7 0K
Smoke Power 17 PWR 0K
Zone 8 input 18 Z8 0K
Zone9 input 19 Z9 0K
Smoke Power 20 PWR 0K
Zone 10 input 21 Z10 0K
Ground 22 GND 0K
23 B NA
AC Power Connections 24 Earth NA
25 W NA
26 GND 0K
27 +24DC 0K
SBUS Connections
28 A 0K
29 B 0K
30 SKI 0K
Remote Annunciator 31 SKO 0K
Connections 32 PWR 0K
33 GND 0K
Notification Appliance 34 + 0K
NAC4
Circuit 4 35 _ 0K
Notification Appliance 36 + 0K
NAC3
Circuit 3 37 _ 0K
Notification Appliance 38 + 0K
NAC2
Circuit 2 39 _ 0K
Notification Appliance 40 + 0K
NAC1
Circuit 1 41 _ 0K
Smoke Detectors
This section of the manual contains information about smoke detectors that are compatible
with the SK-5208.
SK-5208 SK-5217
Identifier 24J 24J
Note: The maximum number of smoke detectors per zone is determined by both the current draw and the imped-
ance of the smoke detector. If too many smoke detectors are used on any zone, false alarms could occur.
Do not mix different models of detectors on any zone; false alarms could occur.
Control unit Smoke Reset Time must be programmed for a number greater than or equal to the maximum
reset time of the smoke detector.
Manufacturer Model
Hochiki SLR-835B with HD-6 Base
ESL 445C Series
449C Series
System Sensor 1851B
2851/2851BTH
DH400AC/DC
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This writing constitutes the only warranty made by SILENT KNIGHT, with respect to its
products. SILENT KNIGHT, does not represent that its products will prevent any loss by
fire or otherwise, or that its products will in all cases provide the protection for which they
are installed or intended. Buyer acknowledges that SILENT KNIGHT is not an insurer and
assumes no risk for loss or damages or the cost of any inconvenience, transportation
damage, misuse, abuse, accident or similar incident.
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Reset Alarms
1 or Reset Alarm
Enter Code Resets system.
Enter Code
Reset Dialer
Reset the Dialer Enter Code Resets the dialer and aborts the call to central station.
3 Enter Code
Display History History Events Displays the panel history, which includes alarms,
Enter Code
Events 5 Enter Code supervisories, troubles, reports, time and date changes, etc.
Show Status View existing system status. List Alarms first, supervisories
Show Status Enter Code
6 Enter Code and then troubles.
Disable Zone
Disable/Enable a Zone Zone # + Enter Code Repeat the process to enable the zone.
Enter Code
Repeat the process to enable the NAC.
1 0 NAC # + Disable NAC
Disable/Enable NAC Enter Code
Cut Along the Dotted Line
Enter Code
Fire Drill
Conduct a Fire Drill Enter Code
2 0 Enter Code To End the Fire Drill press then code.
Walk Test
Walk Test the System Enter Code
2 2 Enter Code To End the Walk Test press .
Events can be acknowledged by pressing the button. No code is required to acknowledge events. The status LEDs (Alarm,
Supervisory and Trouble) will flash when an un-acknowledged alarm, supervisory, or trouble condition exists.
After each event has been acknowledged its associated LED (Alarm, Supervisory, or Trouble LED) stop flashing and turn on steady.
Acknowledge Events When viewing system status the LCD displays “Acked” for each individual event once it has been acknowledged. The control panel
piezo will silence after all alarms have been acknowledged.
Note: The control panel piezo will continue to sound for Supervisories and Troubles even after the event has been acknowledged.
Supervisories and troubles will silence once the event is restored.
After the event is acknowledged an event is added to the event history buffer. Acknowledged events in the history buffer will be preceded
with an asterisk “*”.
LEDs Meaning
LED Status Condition
Off Normal condition
ALARM (red) On System in alarm.
Flashing LED will flash when a alarm condition exists that has not been acknowledged.
Off Normal condition
SUPERVISORY (yellow) On If a supervisory condition exist on the system.
Flashing LED will flash when a supervisory condition exists that has not been acknowledged.
Off Normal condition
TROUBLE (yellow) On Trouble condition exists
Flashing LED will flash when a trouble condition exists that has not been acknowledged.
Off Normal condition.
SILENCED (yellow)
On Alarm or trouble condition has been silenced but condition still exists.
On Panel is running on AC (normal condition); standby battery fully charged.
AC (green) Off Panel has lost all power.
Flashing Panel is running on battery power only or AC power only.