85000-0274 -- QuickStart Brochure

GESecurityFlexibleQuickStart Dual Mode Fire Alarm Control Panelsimagination at work

Make it smart, keeIt takes a world leader like GE Security to design aneconomical analog standalone panel that’s ideal forsmall to mid-sized buildings like schools and low-riseoffice buildings, with many of the innovativetechnological features you’ll find in our sophisticatedEST3 systems.makes QuickStart pretty hard to outgrow.Not only is Quickstart surprisingly robust, it’s alsoamazingly flexible. You have three panels to choosefrom, with options that support intelligent orconventional circuits or a mixture of both. That meansin retrofit applications building owners aren’t forced toNew QuickStart installations, for example, canupgrade the entire system all at once. They’re intake advantage of the renowned Signature Seriescomplete control of how much of it will be upgraded family of intelligentand when. To help youdevices. These devicesmanage your budget,Class ANotificationAppliance Circuitpave the way for bigSignature Series’ uniquewith independentClass Ahorn controlSignaturesystem capabilities likeability to use existingDataThe powerLoop 1true multisensorwiring cuts costs as muchof intelligentprocessingtechnology,as 75 per cent comparedSignature Data Loop 2 (optional)environmentalto paying for rewiring and compensation, electronicexpensiveHave itaddressing and the powercommunication-gradeSignature DatabothLoop 3Signature Dataof intelligent processing.cable. Best of all, it’s justLoop 4ways!so easy. Easy to install.Class B Notification Appliance CircuitThen there’s itsªwith independent horn controlSimple to set up. A snap toawesome standaloneConventional Initiating Device Circuit – Class ATheoperate and maintain.convenience ofcapacity. This smallconventionalInitiating Device Circuit – Class Bwiringwonder can be configuredwith as many as 1,000Notification Appliance Circuit – Class B with independent horn controlWe took the stallSignature Seriesout of installationintelligent devices (plusWith QuickStart’s intuitiveNAC circuits) on four loopsQS4 Panelinterface, you’ll neverand can accommodate up QuickStart’s dual capability avoids costly upgradedfielddevicesneed to waste timeto 48 zones ofin one part of a building, while existing devices remain inwading through anconventional devices. That service in another.ELORUniversalI/O ModuleControlRelayProgrammableI/O ModuleJCritical ProcessMonitoringJJDual CircuitInput lay§ New ConstructionJElevatorCaptureControlRelayExisting Structure QuickStart QS4 and QS1 panels offer thestability of Signature Series multisensordetectors, bases, and input/output modules, ensuring successful, trouble-freeinstallations every time.EC Series conventional detectors provide areliable, economical detection solution forQS4 and QSC conventional applications.All QuickStart panels feature generous6 amp power supplies, finely tuned toGenesis Series horns and strobes. Genesishorn-strobes offer independent horncontrol over a single pair of wires.

p it simpleinstallation manual. The exclusive front-panel autolearn routine, combined with its built-in scanner portgets you up and running in a flash. You even have theoption of configuring the panel using either convenientfront panel programming or a PC. Text entry couldn’tbe simpler. A few simple passes of the optionalscanner stores custom messages instantly. Soinstead of stalling your day, you can install and go.news instantly available throughout the building, up toeight mirrored remote annunciators reflect front panelmessages and status indicators over an RS-485connection. Simplicity. Clarity. Precision. No wonderyour operators will work more efficiently than ever.Even saving money is a no-brainerWe know you’re under pressure to keep costs down.So we’ve built in so muchWhatever happens, you’llflexibility, even retrofitread it here firstjobs are cost effective.Just the facts, ma’am. TheQuickStart can connect toQuickstart panel displayexisting wiring or simplytells operators everythingbe added to yourthey need to know building’s conventionalsimply and clearly - andsystem. But don’t worrythat makes eventabout being stuck withmanagement a muchexisting technology. YouQuickStart’s contoured CPU/Display Unit houses easier task.can specify conventionalSwitch cards. These are used for point/zone annunciationnow, then upgrade toand control.Its large backlit LCDintelligent devices later. Ordisplay provides detailsput Signature Series into a new addition and keepconcerning up to 1,000 system events, while brightexisting devices in the rest of the building. There’s nosystem status LEDs and large, tactile control buttonsbig installation charge either. With single-buttonpresent a clean, crystal clear interface.programming and no internal wiring to do, QuickStartFour password levels limit control andpanels are configured and installed pronto.information retrieval to authorized personnel. To makeThe clear, easy-to-ready LCD display and1,000 event history guarantee thatQuickStart is never at a loss for words.As many as eight remote annunciatorsmirror front panel messages and statusindicators.QuickStart switch cards feature one dualcolor and one single-color LED for eachbutton.

Conventionalor intelligent?With QuickStart you nolonger have to make thecommitment to either.Specify conventional now.Upgrade to intelligentdevices later. Or putSignature Series into a newaddition and keep existingdevices in the rest of thebuilding. The choice isyours!QS1 Intelligent Panel.has a capacity for 250intelligent detectors andmodules.QSC Conventional Panel.provides up to 48 Class B or acombination of 40 Class A andClass B IDCs.QS4 Intelligent/Conventional Panel.combines support for up to 1,000 intelligent detectors and modules along with as many as 48 conventional Class B or a combination of 40 Class A andClass B initiating device circuits.

Quickstart cards keep all your options openAll QuickStart packages include a cabinet, powersupply, CPU, display, and 115v transformer. QS1single loop panels come standard with an SLIC loopcontroller. QuickStart option cards provide a widerange of features and extra system capacity.Thanks to the convenient Quick-Lock mountingsystem, option cards snap onto the DIN mountingrails easily and securely. The hybrid multiple loopQS4 and the Conventional QSC control panels areavailable with enclosures for either 5- or 12-optioncards.SRA AnnunciatorNo installation is too smallfor these big-system features: Microprocessor-based with built-in programmer Failsafe mode ensures uncompromised reliability Class A (Style 7) or Class B (Style 4) wiring options Capacity for eight remote annunciators Mirrored annunciators require no additionalhardwareQS4 12-option cabinet Four built-in system relays Dual line dialer supports Contact ID and 4/2formats QuickStart “auto-learn” front panel and PC Optional barcode scanner for direct device dataentry Optional front panel switches with dual LEDs Multi-language support Easy-to-use configuration utility Signature manager provides an inexpensive pathto upgrade to additional loops. Smart selection of dialer messages

GESecurityQuickStart offersa generousselection ofoptions that letyou keep controlover everyinstallation.U.S.T 888-378-2329F 866-503-3996CanadaT 519 376 2430F 519 376 7258AsiaT 852 2907 8108F 852 2142 5063AustraliaT 61 3 9259 4700F 61 3 9259 4799EuropeT 32 2 725 11 20F 32 2 721 86 13Which QuickstartPanel is rightfor you?Signature Seriesdevicessupported 2005 General Electric CompanyAll Rights ReservedEST, Signature Series, QuickStart, andGenesis Series are registeredtrademarks of GE Security, Inc.QS41 x 250 4 x 2503 x 1603 x 16ConventionalClass A circuitssupported5x805x8LCD display (lines4 x 20 14 x 16 14 x 16x characters)Optional Zone2 x 30 1 x 30 2 x 30Switch/LEDs onfront panelOption card5 or 1215 or 12spacesQSCQS1QS4Opt. Std. Opt. Std. Opt. Std.9PS6 Power Supply Card provides primary DC power to all thecircuit cards installed in the cabinet. Also provides commonalarm, supervisory and trouble relays, as well as a fourth userprogrammable relay.www.gesecurity.com0QS1ConventionalClass B circuitssupportedQuickStart Components and Option CardsLatin AmericaT 305 593 4301F 305 593 4300QSCSLIC (Signature Loop Intelligent Controller) provides one Class Aor Class B data circuit (loop) for connecting Signature Seriesdetectors and modules.99 9*n/a9ZA8-2 Zone Card provides eight circuits for connecting Class Aconventional inputs and output zones.999999999ZB16-4 Zone Card provides 16 circuits for connecting Class Bconventional inputs and output zones.999SL30, SL30-1, SL30L & SL20L5S provides 30 switches with twoassociated LEDs per switch. Used for point or zone annunciation of alarm, supervisory, monitor and trouble signals.999RS485/232 Port Card provides one Class A serial remoteannunciator bus for connecting remote annunciator panels.Control panels require the X485 card and UART port, which alsoserves as a laptop or printer port.999DLD Dual Line Dialer, an Alarm Communicating Transmitter(DACT) that provides two phone line connections for sendingsystem messages to compatible Digital Alarm CommunicatorReceivers.ZR8 Relay Card provides eight dry-contact relays that can beindependently configured as Form A or Form B relays.*Up to four Signature Controllers can be installed on QS4.imagination at work85000-0274, Issue 3

Quickstart cards keep all your options open All QuickStart packages include a cabinet, power supply, CPU, display, and 115v transformer. QS1 single loop panels come standard with an SLIC loop controller. QuickStart option cards provide a wide range of features and extra syst