FFT-EXP Firefighter Telephone Expander Module
Owner’s Manual
Description
The FFT-EXP is an expander module that provides 12 Class B or 6 Class A phone circuits. The expander module connects to the FFT1000 through the F-Link and Voice terminals and is expandable up to six (6) devices for Class B systems and up to fourteen (14) for Class A systems. A maximum of two (2) FFT-EXP’s can be mounted in the FFT-1000. Additional FFT-EXP’s may be mounted in the AE-8 and AE-14 remote cabinets. All FFT-EXP’s must be installed in the same room within 20 feet of the FFT-1000 and wiring must run in conduit.
Technical Specifications
| Standby Current | 56 mA |
| Alarm Current | 116 mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10%-93% @ 30°C (86°F) noncondensing humidity |
| Maximum F-Link/Voice | 20 ft. |
| Maximum FFTEXP Class B | 6 |
| Maximum FFTEXP Class A | 14 |
Installation
The FFT-EXP connects to the FFT-1000 using the F-Link and Voice terminals to establish communication. The connections are power limited and supervised. Each board is equipped with stacker bracket for secure and accessible mounting. The FFT-EXP must be installed within 20 feet of the FFT-1000 and the wiring must run through conduit.
FFT-EXP Installation
FFT-EXP AE-8 and AE-14 Installation
| FFT-EXP Installation (AE-8) | FFT-EXP Installation (AE-14) |
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AE-8 (P/N 3992675) – maximum four (4) FFT-EXP’s can be stored in the AE-8 enclosure.
AE-14 (P/N 3992676) – maximum six (6) FFT-EXP’s can be stored in the AE-14 enclosure.
Ordering Information
| Model | Description | Stock No. |
| FFT-EXP | FFT-EXP FIRE FIGHTER’S TELEPHONE SYSTEM 12 CIRCUIT EXPANDER | 3520656 |
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC St. Louis, MO
Phone: 800-325-3936
www.pottersignal.com
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