SILENT KNIGHT INTELLIKNIGHT 5820XL User manual

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Content
Section 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Overview of Basic System ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Hardware Features ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 Software Features ............................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 About this Manual .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Terms Used in this Manual ............................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Compatible Products ................................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.4 How to Contact Silent Knight .................................................................................................................. 1-4
Section 2
Agency Listings, Approvals, and Requirements ................................... 2-1
2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) .............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations .................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems ....................................................................2-2
2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems ................................................................... 2-2
2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems - Digital Alarm Communicator
Transmitter (DACT) 2-2
Section 3
Before You Begin Installing ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 What’s in the Box? ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Wiring Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Board Assembly Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 3-5
3.6 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ...................................................................................... 3-6
3.6.1 Worksheet Requirements .................................................................................................................. 3-6
Filling in the Current Draw Worksheet, Table 3-2 (Section 3.6.2) ....................................... 3-6
3.6.2 Current Draw Worksheet .................................................................................................................. 3-7
3.6.2.1 Maximum Battery Standby Load ........................................................................................... 3-8
3.7 Installation Tasks Overview ..................................................................................................................... 3-9
Section 4
Control Panel Installation ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Mounting the Control Panel Cabinet .......................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Removing the 5820XL Assembly from the Housing ....................................................................... 4-1
4.2 AC Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Battery Connection .................................................................................................................................. 4-3

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4.3.1 AB-33 Accessory Cabinet ................................................................................................................ 4-4
4.3.1.1 Installing the AB-33 Accessory Cabinet and Batteries ..........................................................4-4
4.4 SBUS Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.1 Calculating Wiring distance for SBUS modules ..............................................................................4-6
Wiring Distance calculation example: ................................................................................... 4-8
4.4.2 Wiring Configurations ...................................................................................................................... 4-9
4.5 Remote Annunciator 5860 Installation .................................................................................................. 4-10
4.5.1 Mounting the 5860 .......................................................................................................................... 4-11
4.5.1.1 Flush Mounting .................................................................................................................... 4-12
Flush Mounting with an Electrical Box ............................................................................... 4-13
Flush Mounting Steps .......................................................................................................... 4-13
4.5.1.2 Surface Mounting ................................................................................................................. 4-14
4.5.2 Model 5860 Connection to the Panel .............................................................................................. 4-15
4.6 5815XL Installation ............................................................................................................................... 4-16
4.6.1 5815XL Connection to the Panel .................................................................................................... 4-17
4.7 5824 Serial/Parallel Interface Installation .............................................................................................. 4-18
4.7.1 Selecting 5824 Options ................................................................................................................... 4-19
Printer and Output Port Options ........................................................................................... 4-20
4.8 5880 LED Driver Module ...................................................................................................................... 4-21
4.8.1 5880 Board Layout ......................................................................................................................... 4-21
4.8.2 FACP Connection ........................................................................................................................... 4-22
4.8.3 LED Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 4-23
4.8.4 Dry Contact Wiring ........................................................................................................................ 4-24
4.9 5865-3 / 5865-4 LED Annunciator Installation ..................................................................................... 4-25
4.9.1 FACP Connection ........................................................................................................................... 4-26
4.9.2 5865 Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 4-27
4.10 Configuring Modules ............................................................................................................................. 4-28
4.10.1 Assigning Module IDs .................................................................................................................... 4-28
4.11 Telephone Connection ........................................................................................................................... 4-29
4.11.1 Ground Start Relay (Model 5211) .................................................................................................. 4-29
4.12 Flexputs™I/O Circuits ........................................................................................................................... 4-30
4.12.1 Conventional Notification Appliance ............................................................................................. 4-30
4.12.1.1 Class B Notification Wiring ................................................................................................. 4-30
4.12.1.2 Class A Notification Wiring ................................................................................................ 4-31
4.12.2 Conventional Input Switch Circuits ................................................................................................ 4-32
4.12.2.1 Class B Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 4-32
4.12.2.2 Class A Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 4-33
4.12.3 Installing 2-Wire Smoke Detectors .................................................................................................4-34
4.12.3.1 Installing 2-Wire Class B Smoke Detectors ........................................................................ 4-34
4.12.3.2 Installing 2-Wire Class A Smoke Detector ..........................................................................4-35
4.12.4 Installing 4-Wire Smoke Detectors .................................................................................................4-36
4.12.4.1 Installing a Class B 4-Wire Smoke Detector .......................................................................4-36
4.12.4.2 Installing 4-Wire Class A Smoke Detectors ........................................................................4-37
4.12.5 Auxiliary Power Installation ........................................................................................................... 4-38
4.12.5.1 Door Holder Power .............................................................................................................. 4-38
4.12.5.2 Constant Power .................................................................................................................... 4-38
4.12.5.3 Resettable Power .................................................................................................................. 4-39
4.13 On-Board Relays (Conventional) ........................................................................................................... 4-39
4.13.1 Trouble Relay ................................................................................................................................. 4-39
4.13.2 Programmable Relays ..................................................................................................................... 4-39
4.14 Keltron Model 3158 Installation ............................................................................................................ 4-40
4.15 Model 5220 Direct Connect Module ..................................................................................................... 4-41
4.15.1 5220 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 4-41
4.15.2 City Box Connection ...................................................................................................................... 4-42
4.15.3 NFPA 72 Polarity Reversal ............................................................................................................. 4-43

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Section 5
SLC Device Installation ............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Types of SLC Devices ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Maximum Number of Devices .................................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Wiring Requirements for SLC Devices ................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.1 Wiring 5815XL in Style 4 (Class B) Configuration .........................................................................5-2
5.3.2 Wiring 5815XL in Style 6 (Class A) Configuration .........................................................................5-3
5.4 Heat and Smoke Detector Installation .....................................................................................................5-4
5.4.1 Wiring ............................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.5 Duct Detector Installation ........................................................................................................................ 5-5
5.6 Input Monitor Module (SD500-AIM) ...................................................................................................... 5-6
5.7 Mini Input Module (SD500-MIM) ..........................................................................................................5-7
5.8 Relay Module Installation ........................................................................................................................ 5-8
5.8.1 Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 5-8
Relay Ratings ......................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.8.2 Wiring ............................................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.9 SD500-ANM Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................... 5-9
5.9.1 SD500-ANM Specification ............................................................................................................... 5-9
5.9.2 Wiring the SD500-ANM ................................................................................................................ 5-10
5.9.2.1 Wiring the SD500-ANM to the 5815XL ............................................................................. 5-10
5.9.3 Class B Notification Configuration ................................................................................................ 5-10
5.9.4 Class A Notification Configuration ................................................................................................ 5-11
5.9.5 Configuring Flexput™ Circuits for Auxiliary Power ..................................................................... 5-11
5.10 SLC Device Addressing ......................................................................................................................... 5-12
5.10.1 EEPROM Addressing ..................................................................................................................... 5-12
5.10.2 Dipswitch Addressing ..................................................................................................................... 5-13
Section 6
Programming Overview ........................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 JumpStart Autoprogramming ................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Input Points ....................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Output Points .................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.3 Running JumpStart ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2 Mapping Overview .................................................................................................................................. 6-4
6.2.1 Input Point Mapping ......................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Output Circuit Mapping .................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.2.3 Zone Event Mapping ........................................................................................................................6-7
6.2.4 Mapping LED Points ........................................................................................................................ 6-9
6.3 SK Analog Fire System Editor 5590 ...................................................................................................... 6-10
6.4 Annunciator Programming ..................................................................................................................... 6-10
6.4.1 Entering / Exiting the Program Menu ............................................................................................. 6-11
To enter the Program Mode: ................................................................................................6-11
To Exit Program Mode: ....................................................................................................... 6-11
6.4.2 Moving through the Menus ............................................................................................................. 6-12
6.4.3 Selecting Options and Entering Data .............................................................................................. 6-12
6.4.4 Editing Keys ................................................................................................................................... 6-13
6.5 Programming Menu Quick Reference ................................................................................................... 6-14

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Section 7
Programming ......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Modules .................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Edit Modules .....................................................................................................................................7-1
7.1.1.1 Naming Modules .................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.1.2 Module, Wiring Class ............................................................................................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Adding a Module .............................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.3 Deleting a Module ............................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.2 Zone ......................................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.2.1 Edit Zone ...........................................................................................................................................7-4
7.2.1.1 Edit Zone Name ..................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.2.1.2 Edit Zone Properties ............................................................................................................... 7-5
Alarm Delay Characteristics .................................................................................................. 7-6
Heat Detector Sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 7-7
Smoke Detector Sensitivity ....................................................................................................7-7
7.2.1.3 Zone Outputs .......................................................................................................................... 7-8
Mapping to Zone Events ........................................................................................................ 7-8
Example or Zone Mapping: ...................................................................................................7-9
7.2.1.4 Cadence Patterns .................................................................................................................. 7-10
7.2.2 Add Zone ........................................................................................................................................ 7-11
7.2.3 Delete Zone ..................................................................................................................................... 7-11
7.2.4 View Zone Points ............................................................................................................................ 7-12
7.3 Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 7-13
7.3.1 Edit Group ....................................................................................................................................... 7-13
7.3.1.1 Edit Group Name ................................................................................................................. 7-13
Example of Group Name: .................................................................................................... 7-14
7.3.1.2 Edit Group Properties ........................................................................................................... 7-14
Latching / Non-latching Outputs .......................................................................................... 7-14
Silencing Options ................................................................................................................. 7-15
Response with System-Wide Conditions ............................................................................. 7-15
7.3.2 Add Group ...................................................................................................................................... 7-16
7.3.3 Delete Group ...................................................................................................................................7-16
7.3.4 View Group Points ..........................................................................................................................7-17
7.3.5 Edit Output Group Templates ......................................................................................................... 7-18
7.4 Point ....................................................................................................................................................... 7-19
7.4.1 Point Programming For 5815XL Module .......................................................................................7-19
7.4.2 Point Programming For Internal
or External Power Module (5895XL) 7-22
7.4.3 Point Programming For 5880 and 5865 Modules ...........................................................................7-24
7.4.3.1 Assigning a Name to a Points .............................................................................................. 7-25
7.5 System Options ...................................................................................................................................... 7-26
7.5.1 Reporting Account .......................................................................................................................... 7-26
7.5.1.1 Edit Accounts ....................................................................................................................... 7-27
Select Account (ID) ............................................................................................................. 7-27
Edit Account Number .......................................................................................................... 7-27
Select Reporting Format ...................................................................................................... 7-28
Events to Report ................................................................................................................... 7-28
Switch Attempts ................................................................................................................... 7-28
Fail Attempts ........................................................................................................................ 7-29
Selecting Primary and Secondary Phone Lines ................................................................... 7-29
Telephone Number ...............................................................................................................7-29
7.5.1.2 Auto Test Time .................................................................................................................... 7-30
7.5.2 Phone Lines ..................................................................................................................................... 7-30

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7.5.2.1 Dialing Prefix ....................................................................................................................... 7-31
7.5.2.2 Number of Answer Rings .................................................................................................... 7-31
7.5.2.3 Dial Option (TouchTone or Pulse) ....................................................................................... 7-32
7.5.2.4 Rotary Format ...................................................................................................................... 7-32
7.5.2.5 Line Monitor ........................................................................................................................ 7-32
7.5.2.6 Ground Start Relay ............................................................................................................... 7-32
7.5.2.7 Answering Machine Bypass ................................................................................................. 7-33
7.5.3 Sys. Event Outputs .......................................................................................................................... 7-33
7.5.3.1 Trouble Events ..................................................................................................................... 7-33
7.5.3.2 System Alarm Cadence ........................................................................................................ 7-34
7.5.4 Day/Night Sensitivity Time ............................................................................................................ 7-35
7.5.5 Holiday Days .................................................................................................................................. 7-36
7.5.6 Miscellaneous Options .................................................................................................................... 7-37
7.5.6.1 Water Flow Delay ................................................................................................................ 7-37
7.5.6.2 Low AC Report Delay .........................................................................................................7-38
7.5.6.3 Automatic Daylight Savings Adjustment ............................................................................ 7-38
7.5.6.4 Clock Display Format (AM/PM or Military) .......................................................................7-38
7.5.6.5 Change AC Line Frequency ................................................................................................. 7-39
7.5.7 Edit Library Name .......................................................................................................................... 7-39
7.5.8 Edit Banner Message ...................................................................................................................... 7-40
7.6 JumpStart Autoprogramming ................................................................................................................. 7-41
7.7 Computer Account ................................................................................................................................. 7-42
7.8 Access Codes .........................................................................................................................................7-43
Section 8
System Operation ............................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 Annunciator Description .......................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 LCD Displays ................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.2 Banner ............................................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.2 Key Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.3 Menu System ............................................................................................................................................ 8-2
8.3.1 User Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.2 Installer Menu ................................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.3 Main Menu Overview (User and Installer) ....................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.4 Using the Menus ............................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.4 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 8-4
8.4.1 Setting Time and Date ...................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.4.2 Disable / Enable a Point .................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.4.3 View Event History .......................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.4.4 Conduct a Fire Drill ..........................................................................................................................8-5
8.4.5 Conduct an Indicator Test .................................................................................................................8-5
8.4.6 Conduct a Walk Test ......................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.4.7 Conduct a Dialer Test ....................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.4.8 Silence alarms or troubles ................................................................................................................. 8-6
8.4.9 Reset alarms ...................................................................................................................................... 8-7
8.4.10 Check Detector Sensitivity Through Point Status ............................................................................ 8-7
8.4.11 Change User or Installer Code ..........................................................................................................8-8
8.4.12 View Status of a Point ......................................................................................................................8-8
8.4.13 View Alarms or Troubles ................................................................................................................. 8-8
8.4.14 View System Information ................................................................................................................. 8-8
8.4.15 Reset dialer ....................................................................................................................................... 8-8
8.4.16 Communicating with a Remote Computer ....................................................................................... 8-9
8.4.17 Working with a Printer ...................................................................................................................8-10
8.5 Operation Mode Behavior ...................................................................................................................... 8-11

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Section 9
Reporting ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Receivers Compatible with the Control Panel ......................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Ademco Contact ID Dialer Output ......................................................................................................... 9-2
9.3 SIA Dialer Output ...................................................................................................................................9-6
Section 10
Testing and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Common Problems ................................................................................................................................. 10-1
10.2.1 Event History .................................................................................................................................. 10-2
10.3 Built-in Troubleshooting and Testing Tools .......................................................................................... 10-3
10.3.1 SLC Device Locator ....................................................................................................................... 10-3
10.3.2 SLC Multi Locator .......................................................................................................................... 10-4
10.3.3 I/O Point Control ............................................................................................................................ 10-5
Section 11
Installation Records .................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 SLC Point Record .................................................................................................................................. 11-1
11.2 Conventional Output Point Record ........................................................................................................ 11-6
Appendix A
Compatible Devices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
A.1 Two-Wire Smoke Detectors .................................................................................................................... A-1
A.2 Four-Wire Smoke Detectors ................................................................................................................... A-2
A.3 Notification Appliances .......................................................................................................................... A-3
A.4 Door Holder Device .............................................................................................................................. A-10
Appendix B
Word and Special Characters Lists .........................................................................B-1
B.1 Name Library ...........................................................................................................................................B-1
B.2 Characters For Customized Textual Descriptions ...................................................................................B-2

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Section 1
Introduction
The IntelliKnight 5820XL Fire Alarm Control / Communicator is an analog addressable fire
control system that meets the requirements of UL 864.
1.1 Overview of Basic System
The IntelliKnight 5820XL base system is packaged as an assembled stack of 3 circuit boards
mounted to an aluminum housing.
1.1.1 Hardware Features
• The basic IntelliKnight 5820XL panel contains one SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) which
supports 127 analog addressable devices (points). Additional loops can be added using the
Model 5815XL SLC Expander to increase overall point capacity to 381 points (127 points
per 5815XL).
• 5.0A of output power is available through 6 sets of terminals for notification and auxiliary
applications. Each circuit is power limited per UL 864 and can source up to 3.0A (total
output power for all 6 circuits must not exceed 5.0A).
• Built-in dual phone line, digital alarm communicator/transmitter (DACT).
• Dedicated Form C trouble relay.
• Two general purpose Form C programmable relays.
• Basic system operation can be performed using a key or a user code.
• Can be used with up to 8 Model 5860 Remote Annunciators (sold separately).
• Can be used with Model 5865-3, 5865-4, and 5880 in any combination for a total of eight
devices on one control panel. See Sections 4.8 and 4.9 for additional information on these
models.
• Printing of detector status, event history, and real time event log available through the
Model 5824 Serial / Parallel Interface (sold separately).
• Supports conventional 2-wire & 4-wire detectors using the 6 Flexput™ circuits.
• Add 6 Flexput™ circuits with each 5895 Intelligent Power Module (up to 8 5895s per
system).
• 125 software zones, 250 output groups.

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1.1.2 Software Features
• Advanced analog smoke detector features:
Three sensitivity settings (high, medium, low)
Automatic drift compensation
Maintenance alert region
Point status eliminates calibrated smoke test requirements for NFPA 72
Automatic day/night sensitivity adjustment
• “JumpStart” feature for easy programming
• Non-volatile event history stores 1000 events
• A choice of output patterns available for notification outputs, including ANSI 3.41
temporal signal
1.2 About this Manual
This manual is intended to be a complete reference for all installation and operation tasks.
Please let us know if the manual does not meet your needs in any way. We value your
feedback!
1.2.1 Terms Used in this Manual
The following terminology is used with the IntelliKnight 5820XL system:
Term Description
SLC Signaling Line Circuit
Module The term module is used for all hardware devices except for
SLC addressable devices and notification appliances. This
includes the 5820XL panel itself and the built-in 5897 power
supply. It also refers to any (optional) 5815XL SLC expansion
modules.
Input Point An addressable sensing device, such as a smoke or heat detector
or a contact monitor device.
Input Zone A protected area made up of input points.
Output Point
(or Output Circuit) A notification point or circuit for notification appliances. Relay circuits and auxiliary power circuits are also considered output
points.
Group (or “Output Group”) A group of output points. Operating characteristics are common
to all output points in the group.
Output (or “Cadence”) Pattern The pattern that the output will use, for example, Constant,
March Code, ANSI 3.41. Applies to zones and special system
events. See Section 7.5.3.2 for additional information.
Mapping Mapping is the process of specifying which outputs are
activated when certain events occur in the system. Section 6.2
explains mapping in detail.

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1.3 Compatible Products
The chart below lists the products available from Silent Knight for use with the IntelliKnight
5820XL.
Note: Models SD500-FRCM, SD500-FRCM-4 and SD505-ARM are no longer manufactured, but they are still
compatible with the IntelliKnight system. Contact Silent Knight if you need information about these
modules.
5865-3, 5865-4, and 5880 can be used in any combination, up to a total of eight devices on one panel.
Model Description
SLC Devices
SD500-AIM Contact Monitor Module (switch input). Standard size. (This device replaces Model
SD500-FRCM-4. See Note below.)
SD500-MIM Mini Contact Monitor Module (switch input). Small size. (This device replaces Model
SD500-FRCM. See Note below.)
SD500-ARM Relay Module (This device replaces Model SD505-ARM. See Note below.)
SD505-AHS Heat Sensor
SD505-AIS Ionization Smoke Detector
SD505-APS Photoelectric Smoke Detector
SD505-ADH
Duct housing is shipped with a detector
base only. Detector head must be
ordered separately.
Duct Housing for use with SD505-AIS ionization smoke detector or SD505-APS
photoelectric smoke detector head.
Intake tubing for duct available in 3 lengths:
STS-2.5: Duct widths 1.0’ to 2.5’
STS-2.5: Duct widths 2.5’ to 5.0’
STS-2.5: Duct widths 5.0’ to 10.0’
When ordering SD505-ADH, specify intake tubing size and order the appropriate
smoke detector, if needed.
SD500-ANM Addressable Notification Module
Other Modules
5815XL SLC Expander Allows an additional 127 SLC devices to be added to the system. Up to two 5815XLs
per system.
5211 Ground Start Relay For use with ground start telephone network. (Do not use in UL installations.)
5824 Serial/Parallel Interface Allows a printer to be attached for the system for on-site event logging, detector status
and event history reports. Two maximum per system.
5895 Intelligent Power Module Provides additional power, six Flexput™ circuits, and two Form C relays. Max. 8 per
system see Model 5895 Installation Instructions P/N 151024.
5860 and 5860R Remote Fire Alarm
Annunciator Same operation, similar appearance as on-board annunciator. Up to 8 5860s per system. 5860 is gray; 5860R is red.
5860TG and 5860TR Trim Ring Kit Trim ring kits for surface mounting the 5860 annunciator. 5860TG is gray; 5860TR is
red.
5865-3 and 5865-4 LED Annunciator LED annunciator can display up to 30 LEDs (15 red and 15 yellow). 5865-4 has key
switches for silence and reset, and a system trouble LED.
5880 LED Driver Module Driver for up to 40 LEDs. Interfaces with customized annunciator boards. In addition
the 5880 has eight generic switch input points.
7860 Telephone Cord RJ31X cord for connecting phone line to the 5820XL.
SK Analog Fire System Editor 5590 For communication and panel programming with a Windows-based computer and
*modem (not sold by Silent Knight, see Table 1-1 for compatible modems). Enables
remote viewing of detector status and event history.
IntelliView Software For remote viewing of detector status and event history. Requires a modem (not sold by
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The following modems have been tested by Silent Knight for compatibility with the 5820XL
and the 5590/IntelliView communication software packages:
1.4 How to Contact Silent Knight
If you have a question or encounter a problem not covered in this manual, contact Silent
Knight Technical Support at 800-328-0103 (or 612-493-6455). To order parts, contact Silent
Knight Sales at 800-446-6444 (or 612-493-6435).
IntelliKnight®is a registered trademarks of Silent Knight.
Flexput™ is a trademark of Silent Knight.
Table 1-1: Compatible Modems
Manufacturer Model
US Robotics 28.8
Motorola
LifeStyle
28.8, 3400 series
Premier 33.6
MultiTech MT19321ZDX

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Section 2
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2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
1. The following information must be provided to the telephone company before the
IntelliKnight 5820XL can be connected to the phone lines:
2. This device may not be directly connected to coin telephone or party line services.
3. 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 Security Systems
7550 Meridian Circle
Maple Grove, MN 55369-4927
612-493-6455
800-328-0103
4. If the 5820XL causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify
the user in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If 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.
5. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or pro-
cedures 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.
A Manufacturer: Silent Knight Security Systems
B Model Number: IntelliKnight 5820XL
C FCC registration number: AC6USA-23901-AL-E
Ringer equivalence: 0.8B
D Type of jack: RJ31X
E Facility Interface Codes: Loop Start: 02LS2
Ground Start: 02GS2
F Service Order Code: 9.0F
Warning
This device has been verified to comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the 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.

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2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations
General requirements are described in this section. When installing an individual device,
refer to the specific section of the manual for additional requirements. The following
subsections list specific requirements for each type of installation (for example, Central
Station Fire Alarm systems, Local Protected Fire Alarm systems, and so on).
1. All field wiring must be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electric Code.
2. Use the addressable smoke detectors specified in Section 5.1 of this manual and or con-
ventional detectors listed in the compatability chart. (See Appendix A.)
3. Use UL listed notification appliances compatible with the 5820XL from those specified in
the Appendix at the back of this manual.
4. A full system checkout must be performed any time the panel is programmed.
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm
Systems
1. Use both phone lines. Enable phone line monitors for both lines.
2. You must program a phone number and a test time so that the 5820XL sends an automatic
daily test to the central station.
3. Do not use the ground start option.
4. The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 6-12 hours.
5. The Attempts to Report option must be set for 5.
2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm
Systems
At least one UL listed supervised notification appliance must be used.
2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire
Alarm Systems - Digital Alarm Communicator
Transmitter (DACT)
1. Do not exceed the current load restrictions shown in Section 3.6.
2. The AC Loss Hours option must be set from 15-30 hours.

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Section 3
Before You Be
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This section of the manual is intended to help you plan your tasks to facilitate a smooth
installation. Please read this section thoroughly, especially if you are installing a 5820XL
panel for the first time.
3.1 What’s in the Box?
The IntelliKnight 5820XL ships with the following hardware:
• A cabinet with all hardware assembled
• Two keys for the front door
• Two keys for user operation of the on-board annunciator (installer operations require the
Installer’s Code)
• Ten 4.7K ohm end-of-line resistors
• A battery cable for batteries wired in series
• Programming adapter cable used for setting SLC device addresses
3.2 Environmental Specifications
It is important to protect the 5820XL control panel from water. To prevent water damage, the
following conditions should be AVOIDED when installing 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 5820XL 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 outside the range of 10%-85% at 30°C (86°F) noncondensing.

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3.3 Electrical Specifications
Table 3-1: Terminal Strip Description and Electrical Rating
Terminal # and Label Description Rating
Voltage Current
1 L AC input (hot) 120 VAC, 60 Hz 2.5 A
2 Earth ground N/A N/A
3 N AC input (neutral) 120 VAC 60 Hz 2.5 A
4X I/O 6 Flexput™ Circuits 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Notification and
Aux power Circuits
5 O 100 mA for initiation circuits
6 X I/O 5 Flexput™ Circuits 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Notification and
Aux power Circuits
7 O 100 mA for initiation circuits
8X I/O 4 Flexput™ Circuits 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Notification and
Aux power Circuits
9 O 100 mA for initiation circuits
10 X I/O 3 Flexput™ Circuits 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Notification and
Aux power Circuits
11 O 100 mA for initiation circuits
12 X I/O 2 Flexput™ Circuits 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Notification and
Aux power Circuits
13 O 100 mA for initiation circuits
14 X I/O 1 Flexput™ Circuits 24 VDC 3.0 Amp Notification and
Aux power Circuits
15 O 100 mA for initiation circuits
16 B
SBUS OUT
SBUS communication 5 VDC 100 mA
17 A
18 + SBUS power 24 VDC 1.0 A
19 -
20 B
SBUS IN Used for Class A installations
21 A
22 +
23 -
24 N.C.
RELAY 2 General Purpose Relay 2 24 VDC 2.5 A25 C
26 N.O.
27 N.C.
RELAY 1 General Purpose Relay 1 24 VDC 2.5 A28 C
29 N.O.
30 N.C.
TROUBLE Trouble Relay 24 VDC 2.5 A31 C
32 N.O.

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3.4 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. 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. You must route high and low voltages separately.
• Route the wiring around the inside perimeter of the cabinet. It should not cross the circuit
board where it could induce noise into the sensitive microelectronics or pick up unwanted
RF noise from the high speed circuits. See Figure 3-1 for an example.
• 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 a ferrite toroid.
33 SC- L1
SLC OUT SLC terminals 32 VDC 150 mA
34 SC+
35 SC- L2
SLC IN Used for Class A installations
36 SC+
37 Ring Phone Line 1 Telco Ring
N/A
38 Tip Phone Line 1 Telco Tip
39 Ring Phone Line 1 Premises Ring
40 Tip Phone Line 1 Premises Tip
41 Ring Phone Line 2 Telco Ring
N/A
42 Tip Phone Line 2 Telco Tip
43 Ring Phone Line 2 Premises Ring
44 Tip Phone Line 2 Premises Tip
45 SC- SLC Programming Terminal
( - ) 32 VDC 150 mA
46 SC+ SLC Programming Terminal
( + ) 32 VDC 150 mA
High voltage AC power, Terminals 1-3
SLC loops Terminals 33-36
Audio input/output Phone line circuits, Terminals
37-44
Notification circuits Terminals 4-15
SBUS Terminals 16-23
Relay circuits Terminals 24-32
Table 3-1: Terminal Strip Description and Electrical Rating
Terminal # and Label Description Rating
Voltage Current

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Figure 3-1 Wire Routing Example

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3.5 Board Assembly Diagram
Figure 3-2 Model 5820XL Assembly
Figure 3-2 shows the circuit boards, metal housing and annunciator that attach the 5820XL
assembly to the cabinet. If you should need to remove the board assembly for repair, remove
the four mounting nuts which hold the assembly in the cabinet. Then lift the entire assembly
out of the cabinet. Do not attempt to remove the circuit boards from the metal bracket.
Ground Start
Relay Socket
Chassis
Mounting
Nuts
Chassis
Mounting
Nuts
To AC
On-board Annunciator
Key Switch
Input

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3.6 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery
This section is for helping you determine the current draw and standby battery needs for your
installation.
3.6.1 Worksheet Requirements
The following steps must be taken when determining 5820XL current draw and standby
battery requirements.
Filling in the Current Draw Worksheet, Table 3-2 (Section 3.6.2)
1. For the 5820XL, the worst case current draw is listed for the panel, addressable devices,
and all SBUS expanders. Fill in the number of addressable devices and expanders that will
be used in the system and compute the current draw requirements for alarm and standby.
Record this information in Table 3-2 at Line A.
2. Add up the current draw for all auxiliary devices and record in the table at Line B.
3. Add up all notification appliance loads and record in the table at Line C.
4. For notification appliances and auxiliary devices not mentioned in the manual, refer to the
device manual for the current ratings.
5. Make sure that the total alarm current you calculated, including current for the panel itself,
does not exceed 5.0 A. This is the maximum alarm current for the 5820XL control panel.
If the current is above 5.0 A you will need to use a notification power expander(s) such as
the Silent Knight 5395 or the 5895XL intelligent power expander, to distribute the power
loads so that the 5820XL or the power expanders do not exceed their power rating. Refer
to the current draw worksheets provided with the 5395 or 5895XL manuals so you do not
exceed their power requirements.
6. Complete the remaining instructions in Table 3-2 for determining battery size
requirements.

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3.6.2 Current Draw Worksheet
Use the worksheet beginning on the next page to determine current requirements during
alarm/battery standby operation. (Copy the page if additional space is required.)
* If you are using door holders, you do not need to consider door holder current for alarm/battery standby,
because power is removed during that time. However, during normal operation, door holders draw current
and must be included in the 5.0 A total current that can be drawn from the panel.
** Use next size battery with capacity greater than required.
Table 3-2: Current Draw Calculations
Device # of
Devices Current per Device Standby Current Alarm Current
For each device use this formula: This column X This column = Current per number of devices.
IntelliKnight 5820XL Fire Panel
(Current draw from battery) 1Standby: 140 mA 140 mA
Alarm: 260 mA 260 mA
Addressable SLC Devices (381 max.) Standby: 0.55 mA mA
Alarm: 0.55 mA mA
5815XL SLC Expander (2 max.) Standby: 55 mA mA
Alarm: 55 mA mA
5860 Remote Fire Alarm
Annunciator (8 max.) Standby: 20 mA mA
Alarm: 25 mA mA
5824 Serial / Parallel Module (2 max.) Standby: 45 mA mA
Alarm: 45 mA mA
5895XL IntelliKnight Power
Expander (8 max.) Standby: 10 mA mA
Alarm: 10 mA mA
5865-4 LED Annunciator
(with reset and silence switches)
(8 max.)
Standby: 35 mA mA
Alarm: 145 mA mA
5865-3 LED Annunciator Standby: 35 mA mA
Alarm: 145 mA mA
5880 Generic LED Driver Module Standby: 35 mA mA
Alarm: 200 mA mA
ATotal System Current
*Auxiliary Devices Refer to devices manual for current rating.
Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA
Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA
Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA
Alarm/Standby: mA mA mA
BAuxiliary Devices Current
Alarm: mA mA
Alarm: mA mA
Alarm: mA mA
Alarm: mA mA
CNotification Appliances Current mA
D Total current ratings of all devices in system (line A + line B + C) mA mA
E Total current ratings converted to amperes (line D x .001): A A
F Number of standby hours (24 or 60 for NFPA 72, chapter 1, 1-5.2.5): H
G Multiply lines E and F. Total standby AH AH
H Alarm sounding period in hours. (For example, 5 minutes = .0833 hours) H
I Multiply lines E and H. Total alarm AH AH
J **Add lines G and I. Total ampere hours required AH

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3.6.2.1 Maximum Battery Standby Load
Table 3-3 shows the maximum battery standby load for the 5820XL based on 24 and 60 hours
of standby. The standby load calculations of line D in the Current Draw Calculation
Worksheet (Table 3-2) must be less than the number shown in Table 3-3 for the battery size
used and standby hours required.
* 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).
Table 3-3: Maximum Battery Standby Load
Rechargeable Battery Size Max. Load for 24 hrs.
Standby, 5 mins. Alarm *Max. Load for 60 hrs. Standby, 5 mins. Alarm
7 AH 270 mA 105 mA
12 AH 475 mA 190 mA
17 AH 685 mA 270 mA
33 AH 1.3 A 540 mA
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.