The Kentec K560 is a 16-channel input/output expansion board for Kentec Syncro AS and Taktis fire alarm control panels. Each channel can be set as an input or an output. Typical uses include geographical LED mimic displays and plant alarm inputs.
Boards connect to the panel over a simple two-wire RS485 bus. They can be mounted inside the panel or spread along a bus up to 1.2 km long. Up to 32 boards can be fitted per panel, giving 512 I/O channels, and they can be mixed with Syncro 8-way relay, 6-way sounder and 4-way conventional zone boards.
Key features
- 16 channels, each configurable as input or output
- Opto-isolated inputs; open-collector transistor outputs
- Simple two-wire multi-drop RS485 connection to the panel
- Up to 32 boards per panel (512 input/output channels)
- Full cause and effect on all inputs and outputs
- Compatible with Syncro AS and Taktis panels
Technical specifications
- Product code: K560
- Supply voltage: 21 to 30 V DC
- Quiescent current: 20 mA
- Current per input: 3 mA max.; current per output: 100 mA max.
- Communications: RS485 two-wire, up to 1.2 km from the panel (correct cable)
- PCB size: 190 x 61 mm
- Cable capacity: 2.5 mm² per terminal
- Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C; humidity up to 95% non-condensing
- Weight: 1 kg
