Chapter 2: Installation
8 Kilsen KFP-CF Series Installation Manual
Connections
WARNING: Do not make any control panel or system connections while the control
panel is connected to the mains power supply.
Cabling requirements
Recommended cable
Recommended cables for your fire system are shown in the table below.
WARNING: Failure to use the recommended cable may impact system performance.
Table 2: Recommended cables
Cable Cable description Maximum cable length
Mains cable 3 x 1.5 mm N/A
Zone circuit cable (mixed zone) Twisted-pair (max. 40 Ω / 500 nF) 2 km
Zone circuit cable (automatic or
manual zones)
Twisted-pair (max. 55 Ω / 500 nF) 2 km
Securing cables
Use 20 mm cable glands to ensure clean and secure connections at the control panel
cabinet. All cables should be fed through the cable guides in the cabinet housing to
eliminate movement.