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  1. FIREANDSECURITY

    Is a T1 a safe replacement for POTS????

    Thanks for the addl info. I let this post sit for a month for comment before I moved to the next step. I believed I had represented the T1 issue accurately based on what I could google and the comments on this forum. Now looks like I may be close but not entirely accurate. Maybe the...
  2. FIREANDSECURITY

    Is a T1 a safe replacement for POTS????

    Thanks all for the information. Based on your input I forwarded this request for technical interpretation to NFPA: What I have been able to learn about the T1 is summarized below, and any or all of these operation characteristics may apply. The equipment information is based on information...
  3. FIREANDSECURITY

    Is a T1 a safe replacement for POTS????

    Thanks everyone. I am the fire alarm company. The local AHJ is in favor of using the T1. My concern is I must meet State/NFPA 72 compliance. Its clear no one answering this ??? has used the T1 in this application.
  4. FIREANDSECURITY

    Is a T1 a safe replacement for POTS????

    My application is using a T1 as the only source of monitoring a fire alarm system. NFPA appears to prohibit its use because 2-different loop start lines are specifically indicated as required with voltage being supplied by the central office. There is a provision for alternative transmission...
  5. FIREANDSECURITY

    Is a T1 a safe replacement for POTS????

    If I understand the T1 correctly, a digital signal is sent from the Central Office on 1-pair of cables to the business. A DSC/CSU at the premises will convert it to either 24 loop start voice circuits, or data circuits, or a combination of both. The DSC/CSU provides dial tone 48volts to the...

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