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WIRING GUIDE

All wiring must be installed in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code, 
applicable local codes, and any special requirements of the Authority Having 
Jurisdiction. Proper wire gauges should be used. The installation wires should 
be color-coded to limit wiring mistakes and ease system troubleshooting. Im-
proper connections will prevent a system from responding properly in the 
event of a fire.

Remove power from the communication line before installing sensors.

1.   Wire the sensor base (supplied separately) per the wiring diagram, Figure 2.
2.   Set the desired address on the sensor address switches, see Figure 1.
3.   Install the sensor into the sensor base. Push the sensor into the base while 

turning it clockwise to secure it in place.

4.   After all sensors have been installed, apply power to the control panel and 

activate the communication line.

5.   Test the sensor(s) as described in the TESTING section of this manual.

CAUTION

Dust covers provide limited protection against airborne dust particles during 
shipping. Dust covers must be removed before the sensors can sense smoke. 
Remove sensors prior to heavy remodeling or construction.

FIGURE 2. WIRING DIAGRAM

2

3

1

2

3

3

1

2

1

(–)

(+)

+

-

ULC Listed Compatib

le

Control P

anel

CAUTION: Do not loop wire under 

terminal 1 or 2.  Break wire run to 

supervise connections.

CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING

Remote 

Annunciator

(–)
(+)

RA

+

+

RA

+

+

RA

+

+

 

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TAMPER-RESISTANCE

MIX-2351RAPA includes a tamper-resistant capability that prevents removal 
from the base without the use of a tool. Refer to the base manual for details on 
making use of this capability.

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Voltage Range: 

15 to 32 VDC

Operating Current @ 24 VDC:  

200 uA (one communication every 5 seconds with green LED blink on communication)

Maximum Alarm Current:  

2 mA @ 24 VDC (one communication every 5 seconds with red LED solid on)

Maximum Current:  

4.5 mA @ 24 VDC (one communication every 5 seconds with amber LED solid on)

Operating Humidity Range: 

10% to 93% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing

Operating Temperature Range: 

32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C), -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) in duct applications

Air Velocity: 

0 to 4000 ft./min. (0 to 1219.2 m/min.) 

Height: 

2.0˝ (51 mm) installed in B300A-6 Base

Diameter: 

6.2˝ (156 mm) installed in B300A-6 Base; 4.1˝ (104 mm) installed in B501A Base

Weight: 

3.4 oz. (95 g)  

Isolator Load Rating:  

0.0063*

*Please refer to your isolator base/module manual for isolator calculation instructions.

Listed to CAN/ULC S529.
This sensor must be installed in compliance with the control panel system 
installation manual. The installation must meet the requirements of the Au-
thority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Sensors offer maximum performance when 
installed in compliance with CAN/ULC S524. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

MIX-2351RAPA is a plug-in type smoke sensor that combines a photoelec-
tronic sensing chamber with addressable-analog communications. When used 
in duct applications with a DNRA, testing can be done remotely using ap-
proved System Sen sor test accessories, eliminating the need for a test coil. The 
sensors transmit an analog representation of smoke density over a communi-
cation line to a control panel. Rotary dial switches are provided for setting the 
sensor’s address.

FIGURE 1. ROTARY ADDRESS SWITCHES

 

TENS

ONES

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1 0

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1 0

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Two LEDs on the sensor are controlled by the panel to indicate sensor status. 
An output is provided for connection to an optional remote LED annunciator  
(P/N RA100ZA). 
Note: Only System Sensor approved accessories may be used with the 
MIX-2351RAPA.
Mircom panels offer different features sets across different models. As a result, 
certain features of the photoelectric sensors may be available on some control 
panels, but not on others. MIX-2351RAPA supports Advanced Protocol and 
CLIP (Classic Loop Interface Protocol) mode. The possible features available if 
supported by the control panel are:
1.   The sensor’s LEDs can operate in three ways—on, off, and blinking–and 

they can be set to red, green, or amber. This is controlled by the panel.  

2.   The remote output may be synchronized to the LED operation or con-

trolled independent of the LEDs.

3.   Devices are point addressable up to 159 addresses.
Please refer to the operation manual for the ULC listed control panel for spe-
cific operation. The MIX-2351RAPA requires compatible addressable com-
munications to function properly. Connect these sensors to listed-compatible 
control panels only. 

SPACING

Mircom recommends spacing sensors in compliance with CAN/ULC S524. In 
low air flow applications with smooth ceilings, space sensors 30 feet apart 
(9.1 m). For specific information regarding sensor spacing, placement, and 
special applications, refer to CAN/ULC S524 or the System Smoke Detector 
Application Guide, available from Mircom.

NOTE:

 MIX-2351RAPA is also listed for use inside DNRA duct smoke detec-

tors.

I56-6725-000

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

MIX-2351RAPA   

Advanced Protocol 

Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Sensor  

with Remote Test Capability in Duct Applications

Mircom Technologies Ltd.

25 Interchange Way, Vaughan ON, L4K 5W3

Tel: 905-660-4655, FAX: 905-660-4113

  

I56-6725-000 

 

 10/10/2020

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