How to identify this generation
- Model label includes 6808U; the U suffix matters.
- Current ULTRA platform should be separated from older 6808 and 5808 generations.
- Manufacturer
- Silent Knight / Farenhyt
- Family
- ULTRA Series
- Generation
- ULTRA
Silent Knight / Farenhyt · ULTRA Series
6808U Fire Alarm Panel Reference
Current Silent Knight ULTRA single-loop addressable FACP generation and direct replacement for earlier 6808/5808 panels.
Manufacturer documentation
Official product / platform page
Silent Knight Document Center — Honeywell
No public manufacturer manual verified from the current product page.
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Field notes
- Confirm 6808U versus 6808 before using programming steps.
- Verify SLC device protocol and capacity before adding/replacing devices.
- Preserve programming/configuration information before major service work.
Use the exact generation. Similar model names can have different hardware, firmware, menus, programming tools, device support, and service procedures.
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