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Detector trouble: 5820XL Trouble Code | Fire Alarm Resource Center

Detector trouble

trouble

Silent Knight 5820XL

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What This Code Means

A smoke or heat detector is reporting a fault condition to the panel.

Common Causes

1Dirty detector head
2Internal device failure
3Communication error

Resolution Steps

Clean the detector head with compressed air or a vacuum. If the trouble persists, replace the detector.

Manual References(4)

1silent knight5820XLInstallation2007Open

2silent knight5820XLInstallation2013p. 206Open

3silent knight5820XLDatasheet2006Open

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Related Codes

BATTERY LOWThe system has detected that the standby battery voltage is below the acceptable threshold, indicating the batteries are depleted or failing to hold a charge.System Power (Flashes)The panel has lost primary AC power and is running on battery backup.Water flow switch troubleA fault has been detected in the wiring or switch of a water flow initiation circuit.GROUND FAULTAn earth ground fault occurs when the panel senses an unexpected flow of current from one or more of its terminals to the earth connection (Terminal 2).Battery voltage lowThe system has detected that the battery voltage is below the required threshold for reliable operation, typically less than 85% of its rating.

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