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4    Conventional Products—B110LP Plug-In Conventional Low Profile Detector Base

The B110LP 2-wire base is equipped with screw terminals for the
connection of power, ground, and an optional remote annunciator.

Table 1:  Detector Head Models and Accessories Used with the
B110LP Detector Base

Model

Description

1151

Ionization detector head

2151

Photoelectronic detector head

RA400Z

Remote annunciator for 2- or 4- wire systems, 3-32V.
Fits standard, single gang box.

XR2

Detector removal tool

XP4

Extension pole for XR2.  Three 5 foot sections.

Table 2:  Specifications Summary

Base Diameter

6.2 in. (157 mm)

Base Height
Front of Backbox to Front of Detector

0.95 in. (24 mm)

Weight

0.3 lb (136 g)

Mounting
4 in. Square Box with or without Plaster Ring
3-1/2 inch Octagon Box

Minimum depth is 1.5 in.
Minimum depth is 1.5 in.

Operating Temperature Range

32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)

Operating Humidity Range

10 to 93% Relative Humidity
Non-condensing

General
Description

Summary of Contents for B110LP

Page 1: ...chnical Bulletin Issue Date 1095 1995 Johnson Controls Inc 1 Code No LIT 408110 Introduction Page 3 General Description 4 Installation Procedures 5 General Information 5 Mounting 5 Wiring Installation Guidelines 7 Tamper Proof Feature 10 Limitations 11 B110LP Plug In Conventional Low Profile Detector Base ...

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Page 3: ...e system s control panel installation manual the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standards 72 National Fire Alarm Code System Sensor Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors Technical Bulletin in the Fire Initiating Devices and Notification Appliances Technical Manual FAN 408 that provides detailed information on detector spacing pl...

Page 4: ...d RA400Z Remote annunciator for 2 or 4 wire systems 3 32V Fits standard single gang box XR2 Detector removal tool XP4 Extension pole for XR2 Three 5 foot sections Table 2 Specifications Summary Base Diameter 6 2 in 157 mm Base Height Front of Backbox to Front of Detector 0 95 in 24 mm Weight 0 3 lb 136 g Mounting 4 in Square Box with or without Plaster Ring 3 1 2 inch Octagon Box Minimum depth is ...

Page 5: ... wires exposed The detector base mounts directly to 3 1 2 inch 88 9 mm and 4 inch 101 6 mm octagon boxes and 4 inch square boxes with or without plaster rings To mount the base 1 Remove the decorative ring by rotating it in either direction to unhook the snaps before separating the ring from the base 2 Use the screws supplied with the junction box to attach the base to the box through the appropri...

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Page 7: ... and installed in a separate grounded conduit to protect the IDC from other types of circuits in the system Smoke detectors and alarm system control panels have specifications for the maximum allowable IDC resistance and supervision current Consult the control panel manufacturer s specifications for the total IDC resistance and supervisory current allowed The IDC zone wiring of the detector base s...

Page 8: ...f the wire 2 Slide the bare end of the wire under the clamping plate 3 Tighten the clamping plate screw 4 Use the strip gauge molded into the base for ease of wiring to terminals The smoke detectors and mounting bases are marked with a compatibility identifier located as the last digit of a five digit code stamped on the back of the product Connect detectors mounting bases only to compatible contr...

Page 9: ...ntact with the base of Terminal 3 This temporary connection shorts the negative in and negative out leads and permits the wiring of the IDC to be checked for continuity Once all the detector bases have been wired and mounted and the IDC wiring has been checked the detector heads may be installed in the bases The shorting spring in the base will disengage when the detector head is turned into place...

Page 10: ...ted line by twisting toward center of base Figure 4 Enabling the Tamper Proof Feature To remove the detector from the base after it has been made tamper proof 1 Remove the decorative ring by rotating it in either direction and pulling it away from the base 2 Insert a small screwdriver into the notch Figure 5 3 Press the plastic lever toward the mounting surface before rotating the detector counter...

Page 11: ...tecting fast flaming fires than slow smoldering fires Photoelectronic detectors sense smoldering fires better than flaming fires Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable in their growth neither type of detector is always best and a given detector may not always provide warning of a fire In general detectors cannot be expected to provide warnings for fires resulting from ...

Page 12: ...ts B110LP Plug In Conventional Low Profile Detector Base Notes Controls Group FAN 408 507 E Michigan Street Fire Initiating Devices and Notification Appliances Technical Manual P O Box 423 Printed in U S A Milwaukee WI 53201 ...

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