Re: Napco system questions

[chasbo@xxxxxxxxx]

There is an Altronix power supply adjacent to the panel.  Don't know
exactly how it is used.

Per the 96-zone printed list: Five zones of smoke and heat detectors;
two sump pump zones, three motions; sixty-three windows; eight doors;
eight CO detectors; seven spare zones.

On Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:40:47 GMT, CH®IS <sh@xxxxx> wrote:

><chasbo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message...
>> The Zone modules I assume are Napco's 8-zone units.  I have a copy of
>> the zone list, which lists 96 zones, a few of which are spares.
>>
>
>What is this... the White House?  Unless by a "few spares" you mean 60, how
>many zones could one possibly use for a house.  Really though, how big is
>this place?
>
>I would have a very close look at the system and make sure it'll work with
>the new panel.  I'd especially be concerned about it's power requirements.
>It would be ridiculous not to homerun everything in the house to the main
>panel area.
>
>Although I don't know what the limit is for either of these panels as far as
>number of zones, I'm going to guess you've hit it or are getting close to
>it.  You could also try panelguides.com if you don't have the Napco manuals.
>
>I just hope the wiring in the panels is all neatly laid out for you.  Have
>fun :)
>
>- Chris