Re: Napco system questions

["Robert L Bass" <Sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"CH®IS" <sh@xxxxx> wrote in message news:PA%Vl.29434$Db2.6280@xxxxxxxxxxx
> <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've done residential systems with more than 80 zones plenty of times.

> 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.

There are many situations where home running every sensor is not the ideal
solution.  Napco zone expansoion modules are designed to be located anywhere
along the databus.

> 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.

Assuming it's a P9600, the system can handle up to 96 zones.  There's also a
bigger brother, the X255 which can handle hundreds of zones.

> I just hope the wiring in the panels is all neatly laid out for you.  Have
> fun :)

Agreed there.  :^)

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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