System Sensor B401BH Manual

I 3825 Ohio Avenue St Charles Illinois 60174 FAX 630 377 6495 AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS and B401BHA Bases Diameter Height less base and sensor Temperature Range Humidity Range inches 152 mm inches 19mm lb 140 g to 140 to 60 to 95 noncondensing Ratings Current Current Ripple Voltage Capacitance Input Current Requirement Output to 32 VDC mA maximum mA maximum of supply voltage maximum than 90 dBa measured in anechoic room at 10 feet 3 meters volts 85 dBa minimum measured in UL reverberant room 1 TERMINAL LAyOUT INSTALLINg read the System Smoke Detector Application Guide which provides information on detector spacing placement zoning wiring and applications Copies of this manual are available from System Sen NFPA 72 and NEMA guidelines should be observed For installation Canada refer to CAN ULC S524 Standard for the Installation of Fire Systems and CEC Part 1 Sec 32 This manual should be left with the owner user of this equipment The detector used with these bases must be tested and main regularly following NFPA 72 requirements The detector should be at least once a year DESCRIpTION B401BH and B401BHA sounder bases are intended for use with Sys Sensor 400 Series plug in sensor heads in conventional 2 wire plug in Refer to systems manuals for the maximum allowable number of per loop The B401BH requires an external 24VDC nominal supply reverse polarity capability The connections of the external supply termi 1 and 2 and the initiating loop terminals 3 4 and 5 are isolated in the to prevent electrical interaction between them the detector head visible LEDs are latched on for approximately 10 the associated horn sounds A loop of horns can be made to sound reversing the polarity of the external supply When the associated system is NOT used as a supplementary evacua system the external 24VDC supply must be treated as a component of the power supply system with the result that it falls under the requirements NFPA 72 V In V Out Supply Positive Supply Negative AND B401BHA TERMINALS Function Negative V 3 4 and 5 are used for the communication initiating circuit WIRINg gUIDELINES wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code all applicable local codes and any special requirements of the authority jurisdiction using the proper wire size The conductors used to con smoke detectors to control panels and accessory devices should be color to reduce the likelihood of wiring errors Improper connections can a system from responding properly in the event of a fire signal wiring the wiring between interconnected detectors it is recom that the wire be no smaller than AWG 18 However the screws and plate in the base can accommodate wire sizes up to AWG 12 The of twisted pair wiring or shielded cable for the power and loop is to minimize the effects of electrical interference on the initiat loop electrical connections by stripping about 3 8 insulation from the end the wire Then slide the bare end of the wire under the clamping plate and the clamping plate screw Break the wire at each terminal to ensure the connections are supervised as shown in Figure 2 2 NOT loop the wire under the clamping plate the zone wiring of the detector base before the detector heads are in Perform continuity base polarity and dielectric tests on the wiring detectors and alarm system control panels have specifications for al supervision current Consult the control panel manufacturer speci for the total loop current supervision allowed for the control panel used before wiring the detector loops 3 TypICAL WIRINg LAyOUT A OPTIONAL WIRING INIT INIT 5 1 INSTRUCTIONS shorting spring in the base will disengage automatically when the detec head is removed from the base NOT remove the shorting spring since it reengages as the detector head is into the base completing the circuit typical wiring for a two wire conventional system is shown in Figure 3 Re to this diagram as needed while wiring the base into the system Figure 3 shows external 24V supply polarity when the loop system is standby NOT alarming It is recommended that the base be completely wired before mounting Figure 4 Attach the base directly to an electrical box using the screws with the box Then use the plastic screw covers supplied with the to cover the screws sounder base is 1.1 inches 28 mm deep Electrical boxes must be 4 102 mm square by at least 1 1 2 inches 38 mm deep 2 1 8 inches mm is recommended testing notify the proper authorities that the smoke detector system undergoing maintenance and that the system will be temporarily out of Disable the zone or system undergoing maintenance to prevent un alarms and bases must be tested after installation and following periodic the B401BH B401BHA as follows Test the conventional detector head following the procedure in its manual B401BH B401BHA should sound approximately 10 seconds after the alarms Reverse the polarity of the external 24 VDC supply This should cause every in the loop to sound after approximately 10 seconds 5 1 5 1 EOL A OPTIONAL WIRING 4 MOUNT BASE TO ELECTRICAL BOx SUPPLIED SUPPLIED refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems LIMITED WARRANTy Sensor warrants its enclosed base to be free from defects in materials and under normal use and service for a period of three years from date of System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this base No agent dealer or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or alter obligations or limitations of this Warranty The Company obligation of this Warranty be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the base which is found to defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the three period commencing with the date of manufacture After phoning System Sensor free number 800 SENSOR2 736 7672 for a Return Authorization number send units postage prepaid to System Sensor Repair Department RA Ohio Avenue St Charles IL 60174 Please include a note describing the malfunc and suspected cause of failure The Company shall not be obligated to repair or units which are found to be defective because of damage unreasonable use or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture In no case shall the be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any Warranty expressed or implied whatsoever even if the loss or damage is caused by Company negligence or fault Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights vary from state to state System Sensor