Re: 2 Partition DSC 1864 Smoke Detector Question

["alarman" <nospam@xxxxxxxx>]

Mike Schumann wrote:
> I am installing DSC 1864 Alarm Panel with 2 partitions to provide
> security in two buildings.  I am using 2 wire smoke detectors,
> directly connected to PGM2 in the panel in the main building.
>
> I am running a 4 wire cable to the remote building for the second
> keypad and a PC5108 Expansion Module.  I also want to put in a couple
> of smoke detectors in the remote building.
>
> What is the best solution for providing smoke detectors in the remote
> building?  Can I use 4 wire smoke detectors and wire them into a zone
> on the PC5108 or do I need to do something else?
>
> Thanks,

Yes, you can use the zone expander. Use fire cable between the main panel
and the zonex.

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