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When calculating the required battery capacity for a Fire Alarm Control Panel, which factor represents the 'Quiescent Current'?

The 'Passive' state or standby consumption of the internal electronics remains constant regardless of line voltage fluctuations within the 85-110% rating. Only

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Question: When calculating the required battery capacity for a Fire Alarm Control Panel, which factor represents the 'Quiescent Current'?

Answer options:

  • Voltage drop on the SLC loop
  • Total current of all notification appliances in alarm
  • The standby current consumption of the internal FACP electronics ✅ The current required to charge the batteries from 0%

Correct answer: The current required to charge the batteries from 0%

Explanation: The 'Passive' state or standby consumption of the internal electronics remains constant regardless of line voltage fluctuations within the 85-110% rating. Only the load changes based on field device activity.

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