Re: Connecting 4-wire smokes to Ademco V15P

["mikey" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Zone 1 uses a false alarm feature on 2-wire smokes. On the first alarm, it
doesn't dial out, it resets the detector and waits 90 secs. If it alarms
again, a signal is sent.

"Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've always used Zone 1 since it's designated as the 2 wire fire zone.
But,
> I suppose you could measure the voltage across zone 1 and compare it to
the
> other zones...it "may" be the same since all EOLRs are the same value...if
> the voltage is the same you could try it.
>
>
> "rahouston@xxxxxxxxxxx" <rahouston@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > So, for the experts, I have one more question------if I decide to
> > install new 2-wire smokes instead, do they always have to be connected
> > to Zone 1 on the Vista 15P panel?  The installation instructions
> > suggest this, but I always thought they could be installed on any zone
> > that allows programming of a fire zone, as long as the correct polarity
> > is observed.
> >
> > Your clarification is very much appreciated!
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
>
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