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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Photoelectric Smoke Detector

Models:  2W-B, 2WT-B, 4W-B, 4WT-B

Series

BEFORE INSTALLING

Please read thoroughly System Sensor’s 

Applications Guide for System Smoke 

Detectors 

(SPAG91), which provides detailed information on detector spacing, 

placement, zoning, wiring, and special applications. This manual is available 
online at www.systemsensor.com. s

NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this equipment.

IMPORTANT: This detector must be tested and maintained regularly following 
NFPA 72 requirements. At a minimum, cleaning should be performed annually.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Models 2W-B and 2WT-B are 2-wire photoelectric smoke detectors; models 
4W-B and 4WT-B are 4-wire photoelectric smoke detectors. All models in-
corporate a state-of-the-art optical sensing chamber and an advanced micro-
processor. The microprocessor allows the detector to automatically adjust its 
sensitivity back to the factory setting when it becomes more sensitive due to 
contaminants settling in its chamber. In order for this feature to work prop-
erly, the chamber must never be opened while power is applied to the smoke 
detector. This includes cleaning, maintenance or screen replacement. Should 
it become necessary, the screen/sensing chamber is field replaceable. Mod-
els 2WT-B and 4WT-B also feature a restorable, built-in, fixed temperature 
(135°F) thermal detector and are also capable of sensing a freeze condition if 
the temperature is below 41°F.

All i

3

 Series detectors are designed to provide open area protection. Two-wire 

models must be used with compatible UL Listed panels only.

When used with an i

3

 Series compatible control panel or the i

3

 Series 2W-

MOD2 module (refer to installation manual D500-46-00), the 2W-B and 2WT-B 
are capable of generating a “maintenance needed” signal. The 2W-MOD2 can 
indicate a need for cleaning, replacement, or a freeze condition (2WT-B only) 
at the control panel or module.

Installation of the 2W-B, 2WT-B, 4W-B, and 4WT-B detectors is simplified by 
the use of a mounting base that may be pre-wired to the system, allowing the 

detector to be easily installed or removed. The mounting base installation is 
further simplified by the incorporation of features compatible with drywall 
fasteners.

Two LEDs on the detector provide a local visual indication of the detector’s status: 

TABLE 1: DETECTOR LED MODES

Green LED

Red LED

Power-up

Blink 10 sec

Blink 10 sec

Normal (standby)

Blink 5 sec

Out of sensitivity

Blink 5 sec

Freeze Trouble

Blink 10 sec

Alarm

Solid

After an initial power-up delay, the red and green LEDs will blink synchro-
nously once every ten seconds. It will take approximately 80 seconds for the 
detector to finish the power-up cycle (see Table 2).

TABLE 2: POWER-UP SEQUENCE FOR LED STATUS INDICATION*

Condition

Duration

Initial LED Status Indication

80 seconds

Initial LED Status Indication

(if excessive electrical noise is present)

4 minutes

*Refer to Electrical Specifications for start-up time in conjunction with panel 
alarm verification.

NOTE: If, during power-up, the detector determines there is excessive electri-
cal noise in the system such as those caused by improper grounding of the 
system or the conduit, both LEDs will blink for up to 4 minutes before display-
ing detector status (see Table 2).

I56-1800-0

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ELECTRICAL 

SPECIFICATIONS   2-WIRE 

 4-WIRE

System Voltage –Nominal: 

   

 

12/24 

 

12/24 Volts Non-polarized

Min.: 

 

  8.5 

 8.5 

Volts

Max.: 

 

  35 

 35 

Volts 

Max. Ripple Voltage: 

   

 

30  

 

30 % peak to peak of applied voltage

Max. Standby Current: 

   

 

50 

 

50 µA average

Peak Standby Current: 

   

 

100 

  

— µA

Max. Alarm Current: 

   

 

130 

 

20 mA 12 Volt Systems

(For 2W-B and 2WT-B, panel must limit current) 

 

130 

 

23 mA 24 Volt Systems

Alarm Contact Ratings: 

   

 

— 

 

0.5 Amp @ 30 V AC/DC

Alarm Reset Time: 

   

 

0.3 

 

0.3 sec

Max. Start-up Capacitance: 

   

 

0.1 

 

— µF

Latching Alarm: Reset by momentary power interruption
Maximum Initial
   Start-up Time: 

   

 

45 

 

15 sec

Alarm Verification*
   Start-up Time: 

   

 

15 

 

15 sec

*Assumes the panel’s alarm verification reset time is 10 seconds or less. Should the alarm verification reset exceed 10 seconds, use the maximum initial start-up time.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Heat Sensor (Model 2WT-B and 4WT-B):    

 

135°F (57.2°C)

Freeze Trouble (Model 2WT-B and 4WT-B):  

 

41°F (5°C)

Operating Temperature Range: 
   2W-B and 4W-B: 

   

 

32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)

   2WT-B and 4WT-B: 

   

 

32 to 100°F (0 to 37.8°C)

Operating Humidity Range: 

   

 

0 to 95% RH non-condensing

Storage Temperature Range: 

   

 

–4 to 158°F (–20 to 70°C)

Diameter (including base): 

   

 

5.3 inches

Height (including base): 

   

 

2.0 inches 

Weight: 

 

  6.3 

oz.

  

I56-1800-014 

 

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Summary of Contents for 4WT-B

Page 1: ...r to be easily installed or removed The mounting base installation is further simplified by the incorporation of features compatible with drywall fasteners Two LEDs on the detector provide a local visual indication of the detector s status TABLE 1 DETECTOR LED MODES Green LED Red LED Power up Blink 10 sec Blink 10 sec Normal standby Blink 5 sec Out of sensitivity Blink 5 sec Freeze Trouble Blink 1...

Page 2: ...ext to bathrooms with showers In dusty dirty or insect infested areas Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas Air condition ers heaters fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from the detector Consult NFPA 72 the local Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ and or ap plicable codes for specific information regarding the spacing and placement of smoke detectors ...

Page 3: ... 0 18 max into the test switch opening push and hold 3 If the detector is within the listed sensitivity limits the detector s red LED should light within five seconds FIGURE 4 RECESSED TEST SWITCH OPENING AND SENS RDR POSITION PUSH RECESSED SWITCH WITH A 0 18 MAX DIAMETER TOOL LED RECESSED TEST SWITCH POSITION SENS RDR AT AN ANGLE ON THE OVAL AREA OR AT THE CHAMBER OPENING BY THE WORD PAINT S0135 ...

Page 4: ... Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in ...

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