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Analogue Addressable
Fire Control Panel

Syncro AS
Introduction Product Syncro AS Analogue
Overview Addressable System Diagram

Syncro AS is an analogue addressable fire control panel, Ease of Use Each loop is capable
of hosting up to: A mixture of up to 32
available in either one or two detection loops. It combines With its large graphical display and ergonomic button 126 devices (Apollo) or
240 devices (Argus Vega) or Loop 1 Loop 2 devices (including
Syncro View, Ident and
127 devices (Hochiki). (if fitted)
compact and practical styling with the programming power and and indicator layout, the Syncro AS control panel is simple
Matrix) can be fitted to each
panel on the RS485 serial
interface. The maximum

connectivity normally associated with much larger systems. and straightforward to understand for installers,
number of Syncro View

I/O panels on a single RS485

serial interface is 15.

commissioning engineers and end users alike.

Syncro Matrix
Being a multi-protocol panel, Syncro AS supports Apollo, Each loop is capable
of hosting up to: Fire Alarm Mimic
126 devices (Apollo) or Display System
Argus Vega and Hochiki detection, making it ideal for small Easy to Install 240 devices (Argus Vega) or
127 devices (Hochiki).

and medium sites that require advanced fire sensing and For installers, we have designed the panel to be easy to install. (if fitted) 24V DC or
230V AC
Loop 1 Loop 2
evacuation options. Fully scalable and networked to become The elegant and simple construction enables the chassis
part of much larger systems if the need arises, it provides to be completely dismantled by removing just two screws.
a solution for any size of installation. The outer cover can also be detached by removing two hinge
pins making first fix installation straightforward, and enabling Ockular Supports all
Syncro Ident
Programmable LED
Graphical User Interface for Syncro I/O I/O Indication Panels
the sensitive electronic parts to be stored safely for re-fitting fire Detection Equipment
modules.

at the commissioning stage. 24V DC or

230V AC
RS232 RS485

Flexibility Control panels

are supplied
Using leading edge microprocessors, its electronics provide with 1 or 2 detection
loops.

a flexible control system with high reliability and integrity.

Syncro View

RS232
Supports all
Syncro I/O Local LCD Repeater
modules.

Zone Indicators
K555
Network Card
Required

24V DC or
500 zones displayed on the screen with the first 16 zones RS485
230V AC

shown by the indicator lights.

K545
4 Way Conventional
Syncro AS Features Connectivity Syncro AS Zone Board
Analogue Addressable 24V DC

Expandable from one to two loops* Syncro AS connects seamlessly to other Syncro AS, or Syncro Control Panel

Network up to 64 panels* multi-loop panels and repeaters via the fully fault tolerant K555
Network Card
Required

Two programmable sounder circuits and robust Syncro network.

K555 K546
Five programmable inputs
Network Card
Required 6 Way
Sounder Board
24V DC
Three programmable relays The Syncro AS supports all Syncro serial bus peripherals
3A power supply such as View repeaters, 16 channel I/O boards, Relay boards,
High
Up to 512 additional programmable I/O via Sounder boards and Conventional Zone boards to provide
Syncro AS
Analogue Addressable Integrity
Control Panel
Syncro I/O modules* an additional 512, fully-programmable points.
Up to 64 Panels/
Configurable Syncro AS
Analogue Addressable
K547
8 Way
Powerful, network-wide cause and effects* Repeaters can be
added to the network. Network Control Panel Relay Board 24V DC

Sensitivity adjustment and drift compensation Power Supply RS485

Compatible with View repeaters* An integral 3 Amp power supply and temperature compensated
The Syncro system is

Supports Apollo, Argus Vega and Hochiki protocols battery charger provides ample power for the two, 1 Amp
compatible with Apollo,
Argus Vega and Hochiki K560
protocols. Panels of any of
K555 16 Channel
Stores 500 last events in event log rated standard sounder outputs, loop powered sounders and the above protocols can be
used on the same network.
Network Card
Required I/O Board
24V DC

Installer friendly, removable equipment chassis other devices. K555

Network Card
Required

Different language and character set variants available

Approved and certified to EN54-2/EN54-4 If you require a printer with a Syncro AS panel please view
Datasheet 85. TM
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Syncro AS Vizulinx
Fire alarm management
Analogue Addressable
solution
*These items not available on Syncro AS Lite panel Control Panel
Syncro AS
Analogue Addressable
Control Panel

Syncro AS
Analogue Addressable System
2 3
Powerful, Expandable, Versatile
Technical info
Construction – 1.2mm mild sheet steel Company
IP Rating – IP30
Finish – epoxy powder coated
Overview
Colour – lid & box – BS 00 A 05 grey – fine texture
Colour – controls plate & labels – RAL 7047 light grey – satin
Weight – 6kg (standard panel)
Display – eight lines of 40 characters graphic LCD
Mains voltage supply – 110 or 230V AC 50 or 60 Hz. (230V is
supplied as standard, please specify when ordering for 110V)
Mains supply fuse – 1.6A 250V
Power supply DC rating – 24V 3 Amps
Aux 24V supply – fused at 500 milliamps
Maximum battery size – 9Ah 12V (2 per panel) (non-networked)
Fault contact rating – 30V DC 1 Amp
Fire contact rating – 30V DC 1 Amp
Kentec Electronics is one of the world’s leading life safety
Alarm contact rating – 30V DC 1 Amp
Sounder output rating – Fused at 1 Amp each solutions manufacturers of conventional, analogue addressable

Detection loop – 400 milliamp output fire detection and extinguishant control panels.

Detector protocols – Apollo (S90, XP95, Discovery), Hochiki

or Argus Vega Founded in 1985, Kentec is an end-to-end manufacturer,

Printer port – serial RS232
Serial expansion port – serial RS485 (Compatible with all
Syncro I/O modules)
PC port – serial RS232
Network connection – RS485 – Up to 64 panels via fully
fault tolerant optional network card
Remote silence input (SIL) – switched -ve
Remote fault input (FLT) – switched -ve
Remote reset input (RES) – switched -ve
Remote alert input (INT) – switched -ve
Remote evacuate input (CNT) – switched -ve
Download lead – Standard S187, X187LS economy
Configuration – via Loop Explorer PC utility
Graphics – available on request
with everything sold being made in the UK. It employs
approximately 230 members of staff in its production facility,
head office and research and development department.
In addition to design and manufacture, Kentec provides
technical support specified to the local standards and
customer requirements of over 90 countries worldwide.
With a commitment to meeting the needs of individual national
markets, Kentec has achieved a global reputation, resulting
in its life safety systems being installed in numerous
prestigious sites across the world.
Kentec manufactures products approved to EN54, EN12094,
UL, FM, NFPA and marine classification societies.

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This briefing is intended as general guidance and is not a substitute for detailed advice in specific circumstances. Although great care has been
taken in the compilation and preparation of this edition to ensure accuracy, Kentec cannot in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors,
omissions or advice given or for any losses arising from reliance upon information contained in this publication.

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