SYSTEM SENSOR B210LP Plug In Detector Base Installation Guide
- June 16, 2024
- SYSTEM SENSOR
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SYSTEM SENSOR B210LP Plug In Detector Base
Product Information
Specifications
- Base Diameter: 6.1 inches (155 mm)
- Base Height: .76 inches (19 mm)
- Operating Temperature: Refer to the applicable sensor Operating Temperature Range using the Base/Sensor Cross Reference Chart at systemsensor.com
- Electrical Ratings:
- Operating Voltage: [Operating Voltage]
- Standby Current: [Standby Current]
Product Usage Instructions
Before Installing
Please read the System Smoke Detectors Application Guide, which provides
detailed information on detector spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and
special applications. Copies of this application guide are available from
System Sensor. NFPA 72 guidelines should be observed.
IMPORTANT
The detector used with this base must be tested and maintained regularly
following NFPA 72 requirements. The detector should be cleaned at least once a
year.
Base Terminals
| No. | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Power (+) |
| 2 | [Function] |
| 3 | Remote Annunciator (+) |
Mounting
This detector base mounts directly to 4-inch square (with and without
plaster rings), 4-inch octagon, 3 1/2-inch octagon, and single gang junction
boxes. To mount, follow these steps:
- Remove the decorative ring by turning it in either direction to unhook the snaps, then separate the ring from the base.
- Install the base on the box using the screws supplied with the junction box and the appropriate mounting slots in the base.
- Place the decorative ring on the base and rotate it in either direction until it snaps into place.
Installation and Wiring Guidelines
All wiring must be installed in compliance with all applicable local codes
and any special requirements of the 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.
For signal wiring (the wiring between interconnected detectors), it is recommended that the wire 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.
To make electrical connections:
- Strip about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of insulation from the end of the wire (use strip gauge moulded in base).
- Slide the wire under the clamping plate.
- Tighten the clamping plate screw. Do not loop the wire under the clamping plate.
Check the zone wiring of all bases in the system before installing the detectors. 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 detector being installed. This information is useful for setting the detector head address and for verification of the detector type required for that location.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Base Diameter: 6.1 inches (155 mm)
- Base Height : .76 inches (19 mm)
- Operating Temperature : Refer to the applicable sensor Operating Temperature Range using the Base/Sensor Cross Reference Chart at systemsensor.com
Electrical Ratings:
- Operating Voltage : 15 to 32 VDC
- Standby Current : 170 μA
BEFORE INSTALLING
Please read the System Smoke Detectors Application Guide, which provides detailed information on detector spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and special applications. Copies of this application guide are available from System Sensor. NFPA 72 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 maintained regularly following NFPA 72 requirements. The detector should be cleaned at least once a year.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The B210LP 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
- Power (–), Remote Annunciator (–)
- Power (+)
- Remote Annunciator (+)
FIGURE 1. TERMINAL LAYOUT:
MOUNTING
This detector base mounts directly to 4-inch square (with and without plaster
rings), 4-inch octagon, 3 1/2-inch octagon, and single gang junction boxes. To
mount, remove the decorative ring by turning it in either direction to unhook
the snaps, then separate the ring from the base. Install the base on the box
using the screws supplied with the junction box and the appropriate mounting
slots in the base.
Place the decorative ring on the base and rotate it in either direction until it snaps into place (see Figure 2).
FIGURE 2. MOUNTING DETECTOR TO BOX:
INSTALLATION AND WIRING GUIDELINES (SEE FIGURE 3)
- All wiring must be installed in compliance with all applicable local codes and any special requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Proper wire gauges should be used. The conductors used to connect smoke detectors to control panels and accessory devices should be colour-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 recommended that the wire 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.
- Make electrical connections by stripping about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of insulation from the end of the wire (use strip gauge moulded 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 4)
- Check the zone wiring of all bases in the system before installing the detectors. 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 detector being installed. 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 3. TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 2-WIRE LOOP:
FIGURE 4.:
TAMPER-RESIST FEATURE
NOTE :
- Do not use the tamper-resist feature if the removal tool will be used. The detector base includes a tamper-resist feature that prevents the removal of the detector without using a small screwdriver or similar tool.
- To activate this feature, use needle-nose pliers to break the tab on the detector base as shown in Figure 5A. Then, install the detector.
- To remove the detector from the base once the tamper-resist feature has been activated, remove the decorative ring by rotating it in either direction and pulling it away from the base.
- Then, insert a small screwdriver into the notch, as indicated in Figure 5B, and press the plastic lever toward the mounting surface before rotating the detector counterclockwise for removal. The tamper-resist feature can be defeated by breaking and removing the plastic lever from the base. However, this prevents the feature from being used again.
REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR (RA100Z)
Connect the remote annunciator between terminals 1 and 3 using the spade lug
terminal included. The spade lug terminal is connected to the base terminal as
shown in Figure 6.
It is not acceptable to have three stripped wires under the same wiring terminal unless they are separated by a washer or equivalent means. The spade lug supplied with the model RA100Z is considered an equivalent means. See Figure 3 for proper installation.
Please refer to the insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
System Sensor warrants its enclosed smoke detector base to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this smoke detector base. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the smoke detector base which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the three year period commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll-free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization number, send defective units postage prepaid to Honeywell, 12220 Rojas Drive, Suite 700, El Paso TX 79936 USA. Please include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units that are found to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
I56-3739-002R
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FAQ’S
How often should the detector be cleaned?
The detector should be cleaned at least once a year.
What are the recommended wire gauges for signal wiring?
For signal wiring, it is recommended that the wire 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.
What should be checked before installing the detectors?
The zone wiring of all bases in the system should be checked for continuity, correct polarity, ground fault testing, and performing a dielectric test.
References
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