iO1000 Fire Alarm Questions | Fire Alarm Resource Center

How do I address devices on the iO1000?

The iO1000 uses electronic addressing for all Addressable Signature series devices, meaning there are no physical dip switches or rotary dials to set on the...

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How do I connect the iO1000 to an SA-ETH Ethernet card for remote monitoring or network annunciation?

The SA-ETH card connects to the iO1000 main circuit board at connector J1 and provides a 10/100 Base-T connection for remote diagnostics, iO-CU programming,...

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What are the iO1000 auxiliary power output ratings for powering external 24VDC devices?

The iO1000 provides two auxiliary power outputs, Aux 1 and Aux 2, each rated at 500 mA at 24 VDC nominal (Page 4) [1]. Aux 1 is a continuous circuit typically...

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How do I program zone mapping and custom label text on the iO1000 using the front-panel LCD menu?

To enable Mapping, navigate to Menu > Programming > Advanced Program (enter Level 2 password) > Loop Configuration > Mapping, then select the loop and set it...

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What are the key differences between the iO64 and iO1000 beyond device capacity?

The iO1000 provides double the standard notification circuits and significantly higher power (6.0 A vs 3.75 A) compared to the iO64 (Page 6) [1]. It also...

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How do I set up the SA-DACT dialer module in the iO1000 for dual-line DACT reporting using Contact ID format?

Install the SA-DACT module and connect it to the main board via the ribbon cable at J8. In the panel's programming menu, set the CMS device type to Dual Line...

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What Signature series devices are compatible with the iO1000 SLC loop, and can I mix legacy and newer devices on the same loop?

The iO1000 is compatible with the entire Signature Series family of intelligent devices, including multi-sensor smoke, heat, and 10-year carbon monoxide (CO)...

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What version of the IO-CU configuration utility is required for the iO1000, and can I upload programming via the SA-ETH Ethernet card?

I couldn't find a specific version number for the iO-CU utility in the manuals, which only specify using "compatible iO-CU software" (Page 2) [1]. Yes, you can...

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How do I configure the iO1000 NAC circuits for Class A wiring instead of the default Class B?

The iO1000 is Class A Ready and does not require an expansion card for Class A wiring (Page 6) [1]. To configure this, you must program the NACs in pairs (one...

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What is the correct procedure for isolating and clearing a ground fault on the iO1000 SLC loop versus a NAC ground fault?

To isolate an iO1000 SLC loop ground fault, use the Fast Ground Check tool in the panel menu to increase the testing frequency (Page 216) [3]. If the LCD...

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How do I expand the iO1000 from 250 to 1,000 addressable points using iO-SDC1 and iO-SDC2 loop cards?

To expand the iO1000 to its 1,000-point maximum, you must install two iO-SDC2 dual loop controller cards into the panel's expansion slots (Page 3, 25) [1]....

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