SILENT KNIGHT INTELLIKNIGHT 5820XL User manual

Installation and
Operations Manual
INTELLIKNIGHT
5820XL
Addressable Fire System
®
Document 151209-L8
01/24/2013 Rev: U
P/N 151209-L8:U ECN 12-0955

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Installation Procedure
Installation Precautions - Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free
installation with long-term reliability: WARNING - Several different sources of power
can be connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of power
before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may be damaged by
removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are
read and understood. CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in
accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming operation or change in site-specific
software. Re-acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of
system components, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system
hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions
known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that
other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that
are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be
tested and proper system operation verified. This system meets NFPA requirements
for operation within the range of 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) or humidity within the range
of 10%-93% at 30°C (86°F) noncondensing. However, the useful life of the system's
standby batteries and the electronic components may be adversely affected by
extreme temperature ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a normal room
temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F. Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all
initiating and indicating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10%
I.R. drop from the specified device voltage. Like all solid state electronic devices,
this system may operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning
induced transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or
outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility to
nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Services Department if any
problems are anticipated or encountered. Remove DC power prior to removing or
inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits. Remove all electronic
assemblies prior to any drilling, filing, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When
possible, make all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications,
verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed circuit board
location. Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tightening may
damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and difficulty with
screw terminal removal. Fire alarm control panels contain static-sensitive
components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any
circuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static suppressive
packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and programming manuals.

These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to the control panel and
associated equipment. FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) operation and reliability
depend upon proper installation.
While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance rates possible, it is not
a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system - typically made up
of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices,
and a fire alarm control with remote notification capability - can provide early warning
of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection against
property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. Any fire alarm system may fail
for a variety of reasons: Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other side of
closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of
a building. A second floor detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or
basement fire. Furthermore, all types of smoke detectors, including ionization and
photoelectric types, have sensing limitations. No type of smoke detector can sense
every kind of fire caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed,
violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials,
overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches, or arson.
IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same room as the control
panel and in rooms used by the system for the connection of alarm transmission
wiring, communications, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a
developing fire may damage the alarm system, crippling its ability to report a fire.
Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people if these devices are
located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on another
floor of a building. A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical power.
If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only for a specified
time. Rate-of-Rise heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time.
For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least
once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Equipment used in the
system may not be technically compatible with the control. It is essential to use only
equipment listed for service with your control panel. Telephone lines needed to
transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitoring station may be out of
service or temporarily disabled. The most common cause of fire alarm
malfunctions, however, is inadequate maintenance. All devices and system wiring
should be tested and maintained by professional fire alarm installers following written
procedures supplied with each device. System inspection and testing should be
scheduled monthly or as required by national and/or local fire codes. Adequate
written records of all inspections should be kept.

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Contents
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) ................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations ......................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems ......................................................2-4
2.2.3 Requirements for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems .....................................................2-4
2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems .....................................2-4
Section 3
Before You Begin Installation .......................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 What’s in the Box? ...................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Electrical Specification .............................................................................................................3-2
3.4 Wiring Specifications ................................................................................................................3-4
3.5 Board Assembly Diagram .........................................................................................................3-6
3.6 Calculating Current Draw and Standby Battery ........................................................................3-7
3.6.1 Current Draw Worksheet Requirements ............................................................................3-7
3.6.1.1 Current Draw Worksheet for SK SLC Devices .........................................................3-8
3.6.1.2 Current Draw Worksheet for SD SLC Devices .......................................................3-11
3.6.1.3 Maximum Battery Standby Load ............................................................................3-13
3.7 Installation Tasks Overview ....................................................................................................3-14

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Section 4
Control Panel Installation ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Mounting the Control Panel Cabinet ........................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Preventing Water Damage .................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 Removing the 5820XL Assembly from the Housing ..........................................................4-1
4.2 AC Connection .........................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Battery Connection ...................................................................................................................4-3
4.3.1 RBB Accessory Cabinet .....................................................................................................4-4
4.3.1.1 Installing the RBB Accessory Cabinet and Batteries ...............................................4-4
4.4 SBUS Wiring ............................................................................................................................4-6
4.4.1 Calculating Wiring Distance for SBUS Modules ................................................................4-6
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
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 Module Installation ..................................................................4-18
4.7.1 Selecting 5824 Options ....................................................................................................4-19
4.8 5880 LED I/O Module .............................................................................................................4-21
4.8.1 5880 Board Layout ...........................................................................................................4-21
4.8.2 5880 Connection to Panel ................................................................................................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 .............................................................................................................4-29
4.10.1 Assigning Module IDs .....................................................................................................4-29
4.11 Telephone Connection ...........................................................................................................4-30
4.12 Flexputs™I/O Circuits ............................................................................................................4-31
4.12.1 Conventional Notification Appliance ...............................................................................4-31
4.12.1.1 Class B Notification Wiring ....................................................................................4-31
4.12.1.2 Class A Notification Wiring ....................................................................................4-33
4.12.2 Conventional Input Switch Circuits .................................................................................4-34
4.12.2.1 Class B Inputs .......................................................................................................4-34
4.12.2.2 Class A Inputs .......................................................................................................4-35
4.12.3 Installing 2-Wire Smoke Detectors .................................................................................4-36
4.12.3.1 Installing 2-Wire Class B Smoke Detectors ..........................................................4-36
4.12.3.2 Installing 2-Wire Class A Smoke Detectors ..........................................................4-37
4.12.4 Installing 4-Wire Smoke Detectors .................................................................................4-38
4.12.4.1 Installing a Class B 4-Wire Smoke Detectors .......................................................4-38
4.12.4.2 Installing 4-Wire Class A Smoke Detectors ..........................................................4-39
4.12.5 Auxiliary Power Installation .............................................................................................4-40
4.12.5.1 Door Holder Power ................................................................................................4-40
4.12.5.2 Constant Power .....................................................................................................4-40
4.12.5.3 Resettable Power ..................................................................................................4-41
4.13 On-Board Relays (Conventional) ...........................................................................................4-41

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4.13.1 Trouble Relay .................................................................................................................4-41
4.13.2 Programmable Relays ....................................................................................................4-41
4.14 Remote Station Applications ..................................................................................................4-42
4.14.1 Keltron Model 3158 Installation ......................................................................................4-42
4.14.2 City Box Connection Using the 5220 Module .................................................................4-44
4.14.3 NFPA 72 Polarity Reversal .............................................................................................4-45
4.14.3.1 Using the 5220 Module .........................................................................................4-45
4.14.3.2 Using the 7644 Module .........................................................................................4-46
4.14.4 Using the SD500-ARM Addressable Relay Module .......................................................4-48
4.14.5 Using a MR-201/T Control Relay From Air Products ......................................................4-49
4.14.6 Transmitter Activated by Dry Contacts ...........................................................................4-50
Section 5
SD and SK SLC Device Installation .......................................................................... 5-1
5.1 List of SK SLC Devices ............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 List of SD SLC Devices ............................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Maximum Number of Devices ..................................................................................................5-3
5.4 Wiring Requirements for SLC Devices .....................................................................................5-4
5.4.1 Wiring 5815XL in Style 4 (Class B) Configuration .............................................................5-4
5.4.2 Wiring 5815XL in Style 6 & 7 (Class A) Configuration .......................................................5-6
5.5 Wiring SK SLC Detectors .........................................................................................................5-7
5.6 Addressing SK SLC Devices ....................................................................................................5-8
5.7 Wiring SD Detectors .................................................................................................................5-9
5.8 Addressing SD Devices ..........................................................................................................5-10
5.8.1 SD505-APS, SD505-AHS, & SD505-AIS .........................................................................5-10
5.8.2 SLC Devices with DIP Switches ......................................................................................5-11
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 ............................................................................................................6-3
6.2 Mapping Overview ....................................................................................................................6-5
6.2.1 Input Point Mapping ...........................................................................................................6-6
6.2.2 Output Circuit Mapping ......................................................................................................6-7
6.2.3 Zone Event Mapping ..........................................................................................................6-8
6.2.4 Mapping LED Points ........................................................................................................6-10
6.3 Programming Using the 5660 Silent Knight Software Suite ...................................................6-11
6.4 Programming Using an Annunciator ......................................................................................6-11
6.4.1 Entering & Exiting the Program Menu ..............................................................................6-11
6.4.1.1 Moving through the Menus .....................................................................................6-12
6.4.1.2 Selecting Options and Entering Data .....................................................................6-12
6.4.1.3 Editing Keys ...........................................................................................................6-13
6.5 Programming Menu Quick Reference ....................................................................................6-14

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Section 7
Programming ......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 UL 864 Programming Requirements ........................................................................................7-1
7.2 SLC Family ...............................................................................................................................7-2
7.3 Modules ....................................................................................................................................7-2
7.3.1 Edit Modules ......................................................................................................................7-2
7.3.1.1 Naming Modules ......................................................................................................7-2
7.3.1.2 Setting the 5815XL Wiring Class .............................................................................7-3
7.3.2 Adding a Module ................................................................................................................7-3
7.3.3 Deleting a Module ..............................................................................................................7-4
7.4 Zone .........................................................................................................................................7-5
7.4.1 Edit Zone ............................................................................................................................7-5
7.4.1.1 Edit Zone Name .......................................................................................................7-5
7.4.1.2 Edit Zone Properties ................................................................................................7-6
7.4.1.3 Zone Outputs ...........................................................................................................7-8
7.4.1.4 Cadence Patterns ..................................................................................................7-12
7.4.1.5 Zone Accessory Options ........................................................................................7-13
7.4.2 Add Zone .........................................................................................................................7-13
7.4.3 Delete Zone .....................................................................................................................7-13
7.4.4 View Zone Points .............................................................................................................7-15
7.5 Group .....................................................................................................................................7-16
7.5.1 Edit Group ........................................................................................................................7-16
7.5.1.1 Edit Group Name ...................................................................................................7-16
7.5.1.2 Edit Group Properties .............................................................................................7-17
7.5.2 Add Group ........................................................................................................................7-19
7.5.3 Delete Group ....................................................................................................................7-19
7.5.4 View Group Points ...........................................................................................................7-20
7.5.5 Edit Output Group Templates ..........................................................................................7-20
7.6 Point .......................................................................................................................................7-22
7.6.1 Point Programming For 5815XL Module ..........................................................................7-22
7.6.2 Point Programming For Internal or External Power Module (5895XL) .............................7-26
7.6.3 Point Programming For 5880 and 5865 Modules ............................................................7-28
7.6.3.1 Assigning a Name to Points ...................................................................................7-28
7.7 System Options ......................................................................................................................7-30
7.7.1 Reporting Account ...........................................................................................................7-30
7.7.1.1 Edit Accounts .........................................................................................................7-31
7.7.1.2 Auto Test Time .......................................................................................................7-33
7.7.2 Phone Lines .....................................................................................................................7-34
7.7.2.1 Dialing Prefix ..........................................................................................................7-34
7.7.2.2 Number of Answer Rings .......................................................................................7-35
7.7.2.3 Dial Option (TouchTone or Pulse) ..........................................................................7-35
7.7.2.4 Rotary Format ........................................................................................................7-35
7.7.2.5 Line Monitor ...........................................................................................................7-35
7.7.2.6 Answering Machine Bypass ...................................................................................7-36
7.7.3 Sys. Event Outputs ..........................................................................................................7-36
7.7.3.1 Trouble Events .......................................................................................................7-37
7.7.3.2 System Alarm Cadence .........................................................................................7-38
7.7.4 Miscellaneous Options 1 ..................................................................................................7-39
7.7.4.1 Water Flow Delay ...................................................................................................7-39
7.7.4.2 Low AC Report Delay .............................................................................................7-40

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7.7.4.3 Automatic Daylight Savings Adjustment ................................................................7-40
7.7.4.4 Clock Display Format (AM/PM or Military) .............................................................7-40
7.7.4.5 Change AC Line Frequency ...................................................................................7-40
7.7.5 Miscellaneous Options 2 ..................................................................................................7-41
7.7.5.1 Synchronize Strobes Active During Silence ...........................................................7-41
7.7.5.2 Auto Display Oldest Event .....................................................................................7-41
7.7.5.3 Report by Zone or by Point ....................................................................................7-41
7.7.6 Miscellaneous Options 3 ..................................................................................................7-42
7.7.6.1 Alarm Verification Time ..........................................................................................7-42
7.7.6.2 Plex Door Option ....................................................................................................7-42
7.7.6.3 Daylight Saving Time Start and End ......................................................................7-43
7.7.7 Edit Banner Message .......................................................................................................7-44
7.8 JumpStart Autoprogramming .................................................................................................7-45
7.9 Computer Account ..................................................................................................................7-46
7.10 Access Codes ........................................................................................................................7-47
7.10.1 Profile Edit Menu ............................................................................................................7-48
7.10.1.1 Edit Name .............................................................................................................7-48
7.10.1.2 Edit Access Code ..................................................................................................7-48
7.10.1.3 Panel Functions ....................................................................................................7-48
Section 8
System Operation ............................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 User and Installer Default Codes .............................................................................................8-1
8.2 Annunciator Description ...........................................................................................................8-1
8.2.1 LCD Displays .....................................................................................................................8-2
8.2.2 Banner ...............................................................................................................................8-2
8.3 Key Operation ..........................................................................................................................8-2
8.4 Menu System ...........................................................................................................................8-3
8.4.1 Main Menu Overview .........................................................................................................8-3
8.4.2 Using the Menus ................................................................................................................8-4
8.5 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................8-4
8.5.1 Setting Time and Date .......................................................................................................8-4
8.5.2 Disable / Enable NACs by Group .......................................................................................8-4
8.5.3 Disable / Enable a Template ..............................................................................................8-4
8.5.4 Disable / Enable a Zone .....................................................................................................8-5
8.5.5 Disable / Enable a Point .....................................................................................................8-5
8.5.6 View Event History .............................................................................................................8-6
8.5.6.1 To clear the event history .........................................................................................8-6
8.5.7 Conduct a Fire Drill ............................................................................................................8-6
8.5.8 Conduct an Indicator Test ..................................................................................................8-6
8.5.9 Conduct a Walk Test ..........................................................................................................8-7
8.5.10 Conduct a Dialer Test .......................................................................................................8-7
8.5.11 Silence alarms or troubles ................................................................................................8-8
8.5.12 Reset alarms ....................................................................................................................8-8
8.5.13 Check Detector Through Point Status ..............................................................................8-8
8.5.14 View Status of a Point ......................................................................................................8-9
8.5.15 View Alarms or Troubles ..................................................................................................8-9
8.5.16 View System Information ................................................................................................8-10
8.5.17 Reset dialer ....................................................................................................................8-10
8.5.18 Communicating with a Remote Computer ......................................................................8-10
8.5.19 Working with a Printer ....................................................................................................8-11
8.6 Operation Mode Behavior ......................................................................................................8-12

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8.7 Releasing Operations .............................................................................................................8-17
8.7.1 Single Interlock Zone Releasing ......................................................................................8-18
8.7.2 Double Interlock Zone Releasing .....................................................................................8-19
8.8 Smoke Alarm Verification .......................................................................................................8-21
Section 9
Reporting ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Receivers Compatible with the Control Panel ..........................................................................9-1
9.2 Reporting Formats Dialer Outputs ..........................................................................................9-1
Section 10
Testing and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................10-1
10.2 Common Problems .................................................................................................................10-1
10.2.1 Periodic Testing And Maintenance .................................................................................10-2
10.2.2 Event History ..................................................................................................................10-3
10.3 Built-in Troubleshooting and Testing Tools ............................................................................10-4
10.3.1 SLC Device Locator ........................................................................................................10-4
10.3.2 SLC Multi Locator ...........................................................................................................10-5
10.3.3 I/O Point Control .............................................................................................................10-6
10.3.4 Earth Fault Resistance ...................................................................................................10-7
Section 11
Installation Records .................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 SLC Point Record ...................................................................................................................11-1
11.2 Conventional Output Point Record .........................................................................................11-8

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Appendix A
Compatible Devices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
A.1 Notification Appliances ............................................................................................................A-1
A.2 Two-Wire Smoke Detectors ..................................................................................................A-12
Appendix B
Special Characters Lists .........................................................................................................B-1
B.1 Characters used for Naming ................................................................................................... B-1
Silent Knight Fire Product Warranty and Return Policy
Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability
IntelliKnight 5820XL Basic Operating Instructions

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Section 1
Introduction
The IntelliKnight 5820XL Fire Alarm Control/Communicator is an 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 IntelliKnight 5820XL panel has one signaling line circuit (SLC). Up to three
additional SLC loops can be added using the 5815XL SLC expander. The SLC(s)
support the SK series addressable detectors and modules or SD protocol
detectors and modules.
• Each SLC supports up to 99 detectors and 99 modules for a total of 396 detectors
and 396 modules per 5820XL panel when using SK series devices. Alternatively,
each SLC supports up to 127 SD devices for a total of 508 devices per 5820XL
panel.
• 6.0A 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 6.0A).
• Built-in dual phone line, digital alarm communicator/transmitter (DACT).
• Reports events to central station by point or by zone.
• UL Listed for pre-action and deluge releasing systems.
• Dedicated Form C trouble relay and 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).
• Supports the 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 Printer Interface Module (sold separately).
• Supports conventional 2-wire & 4-wire detectors using the 6 Flexput™ circuits.
• Add six Flexput™ circuits with each 5895XL Intelligent Power Module (up to eight
5895XLs per system). See note below.
• Add four notification/auxiliary power circuits with each 5496 Intelligent Power
Module. See note below.
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combination.
1.1.2 Software Features
• 125 software zones, 250 output groups.
• Advanced smoke detector features:
Automatic drift compensation
Maintenance alert region
Point status meets calibrated smoke test requirements for NFPA 72
• “JumpStart” feature for easy programming.
• Non-volatile event history stores 1000 events.
• A choice of output patterns available for notification outputs, including ANSI 3.41
temporal signal.
• Built-in synchronization appliance support for AMSECO, Faraday, Gentex®,
System Sensor®, and Wheelock®.
1.2 About this Manual
This manual is intended to be a complete reference for all installation and operation
tasks for the 5820XL. 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:
Table 1-1 Manual Terminology
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 7.7.3.2 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
Table 1-2 lists the products available from Silent Knight for use with the IntelliKnight
5820XL.
Table 1-2: 5820XL Compatible Products
Type of
Device Model Description
SK
Addressable
SLC
Devices
See Section 5.1 for a list of compatible devices.
SD
Addressable
SLC
Devices
See Section 5.2 for a list of compatible devices.
Other
Modules 5815XL SLC Expander Allows an additional 127 SD SLC devices, or 99 SK detectors and 99 SK modules to be added to the system. Up to three 5815XLs per system.
5824 Serial/Parallel Printer
Interface Module Allows a printer to be attached for the system for on-site event logging, detector status and event history reports. Two maximum per system.
5895XL 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.
5895XLs and 5496s can
be used in any
combination, up to a
total of eight devices on
one system.
5496 Intelligent Power
Module Provides 4 additional Notification Appliance Circuits/ Auxiliary power. (Up to 8 per system.)
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. 5865-3, 5865-4, and
5880 can be used in any
combination, up to a
total of eight devices on
one panel.
5880 LED I/O Module Driver for up to 40 LEDs. Interfaces with customized
annunciator boards. In addition the 5880 has eight
generic switch input points.
5883 General Purpose
Relay Module Provides 10 Form C relays. Designed to be driven by the 5880. Up to four, 5883s can be used with each 5880 module.
Software
5660 Silent Knight
Software Suite (SKSS) For communication and panel programming with a Windows-based computer and *modem (not sold by Silent Knight, see Table 1-3 for compatible modems).
Enables remote viewing of detector status and event history.
5670 Silent Knight
Software Suite (SKSS) Facility management software. For remote viewing of detector status and event history. Requires a modem (not sold by Silent Knight).
Misc. RBB Remote Battery Box for mounting backup batteries that are too large to fit into
the main control panel cabinet.
Dimensions: 16" W x 10" H x 6" D (40.64 cm W x 25.4 cm H x 15.24 cm D)
7860 Telephone Cord RJ31X cord for connecting phone line to the 5820XL.

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The following modems have been tested by Silent Knight for compatibility with the
5820XL and the Silent Knight Software Suite 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 800-446-6444.
To order parts, contact Silent Knight Customer Service at 800-328-0103.
Table 1-3: Compatible Modems
Manufacturer Model
US Robotics 28.8
Motorola LifeStyle 28.8, 3400 series
Premier 33.6
MultiTech MT19321ZDX

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Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems
Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a
protected premise following the recommendations of the current edition of the
National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer’s
recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations contained in
Guide for the Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no
charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (an agency of the United States government) indicated that smoke detectors
may not go off or give early warning in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm
systems are designed to provide warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning
or protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or adequate
warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of reasons. For example:
• Particles of combustion or smoke from a developing fire may not reach the
sensing chambers of smoke detectors because:
Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or chimneys may inhibit
particle or smoke flow.
Smoke particles may become cold, stratify, and not reach the ceiling or upper
walls where detectors are located.
Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air outlets
Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching the detector.
In general, smoke detectors on one level of a structure cannot be expected to sense
fires developing on another level.
• The amount of smoke present may be insufficient to alarm smoke detectors.
Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels of smoke density. If such
density levels are not created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the
detectors will not go into alarm.
• Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limitations.
Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend to detect smoldering
fires better than flaming fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have
ionizing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast flaming fires better than
smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and are often
unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a
given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire.
• Smoke detectors are subject to false alarms and nuisance alarms and may have
been disconnected by users. For example, a smoke detector located in or near a
kitchen may go into nuisance alarm during normal operation of kitchen
appliances. In addition, dusty or steamy environments may cause a smoke
detector to falsely alarm. If the location of a smoke detector causes an abundance
of false alarms or nuisance alarms, do not disconnect the smoke detector; call a
professional to analyze the situation and recommend a solution.
• Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning of fires caused
by arson, children playing with matches (especially within bedrooms), smoking in
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materials, etc.).
• Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and are designed to alarm
only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate or reaches a
predetermined level. Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
• Warning devices (including horns, sirens, and bells) may not alert people or wake
up sleepers who are located on the other side of closed or partially open doors. A
warning device that activates on a different floor or level of a dwelling or structure
is less likely to awaken or alert people. Even persons who are awake may not
notice the warning if the alarm is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air
conditioner or other appliance, or by passing traffic. Audible warning devices may
not alert the hearing-impaired (strobes or other devices should be provided to
warn these people). Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability,
deep sleepers, people who have recently used alcohol or drugs, or people on
medication or sleeping pills.
Please note that:
i) Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in people with con-
ditions such as epilepsy.
ii) Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a fire alarm sig-
nal, do not respond or comprehend the meaning of the signal. It is the property
owner’s responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training exercises to make
people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct on the proper reaction to alarm
signals.
iii) In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause temporary or
permanent hearing loss.
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central
station may be out of service or temporarily out of service. For added protection
against telephone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are
recommended.
• System components, though designed to last many years, can fail at any time. As
a precautionary measure, it is recommended that smoke detectors be checked,
maintained, and replaced per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• System components will not work without electrical power. If system batteries are
not serviced or replaced regularly, they may not provide battery backup when AC
power fails.
• Environments with high air velocity or that are dusty or dirty require more frequent
maintenance.
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.

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Requirements and recommendations for proper use of fire alarm systems in-
cluding smoke detectors and other fire alarm devices:
Early fire detection is best achieved by the installation and maintenance of fire
detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the house or building in accordance
with the requirements and recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72), the
manufacturer’s recommendations, State and local codes and the recommendations
contained in Guide for the Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made
available at no charge to all installing dealers. For specific requirements, check with
the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (ex. Fire Chief) for fire protection systems.
Requirements and Recommendations include:
• Smoke Detectors shall be installed in sleeping rooms in new construction and it is
recommended that they shall also be installed in sleeping rooms in existing
construction.
• It is recommended that more than one smoke detector shall be installed in a
hallway if it is more than 30 feet long.
• It is recommended that there shall never be less then two smoke detectors per
apartment or residence.
• It is recommended that smoke detectors be located in any room where an alarm
control is located, or in any room where alarm control connections to an AC
source or phone lines are made. If detectors are not so located, a fire within the
room could prevent the control from reporting a fire.
• All fire alarm systems require notification devices, including sirens, bells, horns,
and/or strobes. In residential applications, each automatic alarm initiating device
when activated shall cause the operation of an alarm notification device that shall
be clearly audible in all bedrooms over ambient or background noise levels (at
least 15dB above noise) with all intervening doors closed.
• It is recommended that a smoke detector with an integral sounder (smoke alarm)
be located in every bedroom and an additional notification device be located on
each level of a residence.
• To keep your fire alarm system in excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is
required per the manufacturer’s recommendations and UL and NFPA standards.
At a minimum the requirements of Chapter 14 of NFPA 72, 2010 edition shall be
followed. A maintenance agreement should be arranged through the local
manufacturer’s representative. Maintenance should be performed annually by
authorized personnel only.
• The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when a fire occurs is
inadequate maintenance. As such, the alarm system should be tested weekly to
make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly.

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