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L1-14C.20 – Electro-Magnetic Interference

L1-14C.20 – Electro-Magnetic Interference From Lightning – Can travel great distances over power lines, telephone lines or any conductor Can be picked up by the zone wiring Use twisted wire to reduce this effect From light ballast’s or utility power...

L1-14C.19 – Excessive Wire Length

L1-14C.19 – Excessive Wire Length Verify wire runs over 200’ with the installation instructions. If there is no chart in the manual – call the manufacturer Keep in mind, the electrons have to travel 200’ out AND 200’ back to the...

L1-14C.18 – Undersize Wiring

L1-14C.18 – Undersize Wiring Mostly a factor on; Long runs (>200’) Data or Polling loops High current devices (i.e. sirens & horns) Most manufacturers recommend a minimum of 22AWG wire for zones and 18AWG (minimum) for the transformer and siren Read the...

L1-14C.16 – Swingers

L1-14C.16 – Swingers Problems that are erratic or intermittent – that come and go suddenly – are almost always due to bad connections – cold solder joints or internal or external connectors that need to be cleaned and...