SS-450-004
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I56-1042-004
B501A Plug-in Detector Base
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
6581 Kitimat Road, Unit 6, Mississauga, Ontario L5N-3T5
1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: 905-812-0771
www.systemsensor.ca
BEFORE INSTALLING
Please read the System Smoke Detectors Application Guide, which provides
detailed information on detector spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and spe-
cial applications. Copies of this application guide are available from System
Sensor. CAN/ULC-S524 guidelines should be observed.
NOTICE
: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
IMPORTANT
: The detector used with this base must be tested and main-
tained regularly following CAN/ULC-S536 requirements. The detector should
be cleaned at least once a year.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The B501A is a plug in detector base intended for use in an intelligent system
with screw terminals provided for power (+) and (–), and remote annunciator
connections. Communication takes place over the power (+) and (–) lines.
BASE TERMINALS
No. Function
1
Power (–), Remote Annunciator (–)
2
Power (+)
3
Remote Annunciator (+)
FIGURE 1. TERMINAL LAYOUT:
TAMPER PROOF
TAB
TERMINAL 3
TERMINAL 2
TERMINAL 1
MOUNTING
This detector base mounts directly to 50 mm, 60 mm, and 70 mm centers.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING GUIDELINES (SEE FIGURE 2)
All wiring must be installed in compliance with all applicable local codes and
any special requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction. Proper wire
gauges should be used. The conductors used to connect smoke detectors to
control panels and accessory devices should be color-coded to reduce the
likelihood of wiring errors. Improper connections can prevent a system from
responding properly in the event of a fire.
SPECIFICATIONS
Base Diameter:
4.0 inches (10.2cm)
Base Height:
.74 inches (18.8 mm)
Operating Temperature:
Refer to applicable sensor Operating Temperature Range using the Base/Sensor Cross Reference Chart at
www.systemsensor.com
Electrical Ratings – includes base and detector
Operating Voltage:
15 to 32 VDC
Standby Current:
150µA
For signal wiring (the wiring between interconnected detectors and modules),
it is recommended that the wiring be no smaller than 18 AWG (0.823 square
mm). Wire sizes up to 12 AWG (3.31 square mm) may be used with the base.
Alarm system control panels have specifications for allowable loop resis-
tance. Consult the control panel specifications for the total loop resistance
allowed before wiring the detector loops.
Make wiring connections by stripping about
3
⁄
8
inch (10 mm) of insulation from
the wire end (use strip gauge molded in base). Then slide the wire under the
clamping plate and tighten the clamping plate screw. Do not loop the wire
under the clamping plate. (see Figure 3)
Check the zone wiring of all bases in the system before installing the detec-
tors. This includes checking the wiring for continuity, correct polarity, ground
fault testing and performing a dielectric test.
The base includes an area for recording the zone, address, and type of de-
tector to be installed at that location. This information is useful for setting the
detector head address and for verification of the detector type required for
that location.
Once all detector bases have been wired and mounted, and the loop wiring
has been checked, the detector heads may be installed in the bases.
FIGURE 2. TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 2-WIRE LOOP:
(–)
(+)
+
-
ULC LISTED COM
PA
TIBLE
CONTRO
L
PA
NE
L
CAUTION: DO NOT LOOP WIRE
UNDER TERMINAL 1 OR 2.
BREAK WIRE RUN TO PROVIDE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(–)
(+)
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
FIGURE 3.:
C0473-00
C0131-01
C0133-01
