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TR-B224BI-WH, TR-B224BI-IV  

Plug-in Isolator Detector Base 

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE INSTALLING

Please read the 

System Smoke Detector Applications Guide

, which provides 

detailed information on detector spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and spe-
cial applications. NFPA 72 guidelines should be observed.

NOTICE:

 This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.

IMPORTANT:

  The  detectors  used  with  these  bases  must  be  tested  and 

main-tained following NFPA 72 requirements. The detectors used with these 
bases should be cleaned at least once a year.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The  TR-B224BI-WH  and  TR-B224BI-IV  isolator  bases  intended  for  use  in 
an intelligent system. Isolator bases prevent an entire communications loop 
from  being  disabled  when  a  short  circuit  occurs.  They  accomplish  this  by 
isolating that part of the loop containing the short from the remainder of 
the circuit. These bases also automatically restore the entire loop when the 
cause  of  the  short  circuit  is  corrected.  In  general,  up  to  25  addressable 
devices may be isolated between isolator bases.

MOUNTING

Mount  the  mounting  plate  directly  to  an  electrical  box.  The  plate  will 
mount  directly  to  4"  (10.2cm)  square  (with  and  without  plaster  ring), 
4"  (10.2cm)  octagon, 3½" (8.9 cm) octagon, single gang and double gang 
junction boxes.
1. Connect field wiring to terminals, as shown in Figure 3 and 4.
2. Attach the mounting plate to the junction box as shown in Figure 2.
3.  To mount the base, hook the tab on the base to the groove on the mounting plate.

SPECIFICATIONS

Base Diameter: 

6.85 in (17.4 cm)

Base Height: 

1.61 in (4.1 cm)

Operating Temperature Range:  Refer to the applicable sensor’s operating temperature range provided in the sensor’s installation manual. 
Operating Humidity Range: 

10% to 93% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)

Electrical Ratings

Operating Voltage: 

15 to 32 VDC

Standby Current: 

450 µA Maximum

Isolation Current: 

15 mA Maximum

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4.  Then, swing the base into position to engage the pins on the product with

the terminals on the mounting plate.

5. Secure the base by tightening the mounting screws.
6.  Install a compatible smoke detector as described in the installation manual

for the detector.

CAUTION

Do not over tighten mounting plate screws; this may cause mounting plate 
to flex.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

All wiring must be installed in compliance with all applicable local codes and 
any special requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction, using the 
proper wire sizes. 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.
For signal wiring (the wiring between interconnected detectors), it is recom-
mended that the wire be no smaller than 18 AWG (0.823 mm2). However, wire 
sizes up to 12 AWG (3.31 mm2) can be used with the base. 
Alarm system control panels have specifications for allowable loop resistance. 
Consult the control panel specifications for the total loop resistance allowed 
before wiring the detector loops.
Check the zone wiring of all bases in the system before installing detectors. 
This includes checking the wiring for continuity, correct polarity, ground fault 
testing, and performing a dielectric test.

FIGURE 3.

LISTED COM

PA

TIBLE CONTRO

PA

NEL

CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING

(+)

(–)

(+)

(–)

2 - COMM IN (–)

1 - COMM IN (+) 

3 - COMM OUT (+)

2 - COMM OUT (–)

OTHER 

INTELLIGENT

DEVICES

C1003-01

FIGURE 1.  

TERMINAL DESIGNATION

1

1

2

2

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C0471-05

TR-B224BI-WH/TR-B224BI-IV 

TERMINALS

No. Function
1.

Positive (+) Comm. Line In

2.

 

Negative (–) Comm. Line In
and Out

3.

Positive (+) Comm. Line Out

FIGURE 2. MOUNTING BASE TO 

ELECTRICAL BOX

MOUNTING 

PLATE

BOX

(NOT SUPPLIED)

SCREWS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

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TRIGA Life Safety Systems, LLC

7600 Olde Eight Rd.

Hudson, Ohio 4426-1057

Tel: +1 330-577-5199. Email: [email protected] 

I56-3736TRG-005 

2/1/2021

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