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How does a standard non-addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel monitor the integrity of a Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC)?

The Polarized (DC) method uses a diode in each appliance. Reversing the polarity of the DC current allows the appliance to operate; in supervision mode (reverse

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Question: How does a standard non-addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel monitor the integrity of a Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC)?

Answer options:

  • Using a Zener diode in parallel
  • Using an addressable module for every horn ✅ Diode steering and reversing the DC polarity
  • Measuring the inductance of the coil

Correct answer: Diode steering and reversing the DC polarity

Explanation: The Polarized (DC) method uses a diode in each appliance. Reversing the polarity of the DC current allows the appliance to operate; in supervision mode (reversed), current only flows through the End-of-Line resistor.

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