Document Outline

• Contents
• Section 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Model SK-5208 Features
  • 1.2 About This Manual
  • 1.3 How to Contact Silent Knight
    • 1.3.1 Optional Accessories
• Section 2 Agency Listings and Requirements
  • 2.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • 2.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
    • 2.2.1 Requirements for All Installations
    • 2.2.2 Requirements for Central Station Fire Alarm Systems
    • 2.2.3 Requirements for Auxiliary Protected Fire Alarm Systems for Fire Alarm Service
    • 2.2.4 Requirements for Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems, for Digital Communication or Polarity Reversal
• Section 3 Control Panel Installation
  • 3.1 Electrical Specifications
  • 3.2 Environmental Specifications
  • 3.3 Wiring Specifications
  • 3.4 Control Board Components
  • 3.5 Mounting the SK-5208
    • 3.5.1 Preventing Water Damage
  • 3.6 Current Draw Calculations
    • 3.6.1 Worksheet Requirements
    • 3.6.2 Current Draw Worksheet
    • 3.6.3 Maximum Battery Standby Load
  • 3.7 AC Wiring
  • 3.8 Backup Batteries
  • 3.9 Terminal Strip Description
  • 3.10 Telephone Line Connection
  • 3.11 Detector Installation
    • 3.11.1 Class A (Style D) Zones
    • 3.11.2 Class B (Style B) Zones
    • 3.11.3 Four-Wire Smoke Detector Connection
    • 3.11.4 Two-Wire Smoke Detector Connection
  • 3.12 Supervised Notification Appliance Outputs
  • 3.13 Auxiliary Relays
  • 3.14 Accessory Devices
    • 3.14.1 Setting ID Codes
    • 3.14.2 Model SK-5235 Remote Annunciator
      • 3.14.2.1 Mounting the SK-5235 Remote Annunciator
      • 3.14.2.2 Wiring the SK-5235
    • 3.14.3 Model SK-5280 Status Display Module
      • 3.14.3.1 Mounting the SK-5280
      • 3.14.3.2 Wiring Relays
      • 3.14.3.3 Wiring LEDs to Outputs
    • 3.14.4 Model SK-5217 Zone Expander Installation
      • 3.14.4.1 Zone Inputs
      • 3.14.4.2 Mounting Instructions
    • 3.14.5 Model 5824 Installation Instructions
      • 3.14.5.1 Mounting the 5824 Module
      • 3.14.5.2 5824 SBUS Connections
  • 3.15 Special Applications
    • 3.15.1 Model 5220 Direct Connect Module
      • 3.15.1.1 City Box Connection
      • 3.15.1.2 NFPA 72 Polarity Reversal
    • 3.15.2 Keltron 95M3158 Tones Transmitter Module
    • 3.15.3 Using a MR-201/T Control Relay From Air Products
• Section 4 Programming
  • 4.1 Keypad Operation During Programming
    • 4.1.1 Special Characters
    • 4.1.2 Enabling Extended Programming List
  • 4.2 Programming Flow
    • 4.2.1 Zone Options
    • 4.2.2 Misc System Option
    • 4.2.3 NAC Cadence
      • 4.2.3.1 Cadence Patterns
    • 4.2.4 NAC Options
    • 4.2.5 Relay Options
    • 4.2.6 User Code
    • 4.2.7 Account
    • 4.2.8 Computer Options
      • 4.2.8.1 Computer Code
    • 4.2.9 Line Options
    • 4.2.10 Misc Reporting
    • 4.2.11 5280 Outputs
    • 4.2.12 5824 Expander Options
    • 4.2.13 DST/Clk Options
  • 4.3 Programming Options
• Section 5 Operation
  • 5.1 Installer & User Keys
  • 5.2 On-board Touchpad and SK-5235 Operation
    • 5.2.1 View Control Panel Firmware Number and Revision
  • 5.3 Acknowledge Operation
  • 5.4 LED Indicators
  • 5.5 Releasing Operation
    • 5.5.1 Cross Alarm Operation
      • 5.5.1.1 Default NAC Settings for Releasing
    • 5.5.2 Double Interlock Releasing Operation
  • 5.6 Smoke Alarm Verification
  • 5.7 System Testing
    • 5.7.1 Fire Drills
    • 5.7.2 Walk Test
    • 5.7.3 Automatic Self Test
    • 5.7.4 Watchdog Circuit
  • 5.8 Communicating with a Programming Computer
    • 5.8.1 Programming From a Remote Computer Location
      • 5.8.1.1 Having the Control Panel Call the Remote Computer
      • 5.8.1.2 Having Remote Computer Call the Control Panel
    • 5.8.2 Directly Connecting to a Programming Computer
• Section 6 Reporting
  • 6.1 Reporting Formats
  • 6.2 Reporting Codes
    • 6.2.1 Default Settings for 3/1 Format
• Section 7 Troubleshooting
  • 7.1 System Error Messages
  • 7.2 Earth Ground Fault Troubleshooting
  • 7.3 Earth Fault Resistance
• Appendix A Compatible Devices
• Silent Knight Fire Product Warranty and Return Policy
• Manufacturer Warranties and Limitation of Liability
• Model SK5208 Basic Operating Instructions
• These Instructions must be framed and displayed next to the SK-5208 panel in accordance with NFPA 72 fire code for Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems.