System Sensor Sounder Base B501BH Installation And Maintenance Instructions

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
B501BH
Sounder Base

Specifications

Base Diameter:
Base Height (less sensor):
Weight:
Operating Temperature Range:
Operating Humidity Range:
Electrical Ratings
External Supply Voltage:
Standby Current:
Alarm Current:
Maximum Ripple Voltage:
Start-up Capacitance:
Communication/Initiating Loop Supply
Current Draw from Remote Output
of Sensor to turn on Horn:
Sound Output:

Before Installing

Please read the System Smoke Detector Application Guide,
which provides detailed information on sensor spacing. place-
ment, zoning, wiring. and special applications. Copies of this
manual are available from System Sensor. NFPA 72 and NEMA
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 B501BH sounder base is used with System Sensor 200 and
500 Series sensor heads. Refer to the appropriate manual for
more information on sensors.
The sounder base is intended for use with intelligent systems.
Refer to the panel manual for the maximum allowable num-
ber of units per loop. The sounder base requires an external
24VDC supply with reverse polarity capability or a relay mod-
ule configured to reverse the power as in Figure 5. The con-
nections for the external supply (terminals 1 and 2) and the
communication loop (terminals 3 and 4) are isolated to pre-
vent electrical interaction between them.
When the sensor's visible LEDs are latched on for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, the associated horn sounds. A loop of
horns can be made to sound by reversing the polarity of the
external supply when configured as in Figure 4 and 5. When
configured as in Figure 5, a loop of horns can also be made to
sound by turning on the Intelligent Relay Module.
D650-03-00
6.0 inches (15.2 cm)
2.3 inches (5.9 cm)
0.4 lb. (181 gm)
32° to 120°F (0° to 49°C)
10% to 93% Relative Humidity
17 to 32 VDC
1.0 mA maximum
15 mA maximum
10% of supply voltage
200 µF
700 µA maximum
Greater than 90 dBA measured in anechoic room at 10 feet, 24 volts. 85 dBA
minimum measured in UL reverberant room.
NOTE: When not used as a supplementary evacuation system
the external 24 VDC supply shall be treated as a component of
the main power supply system and shall fall under the require-
ments of the main power supply system per NFPA 72.

B501BH Terminals

No.
1
2
3
4
5
Terminals 3 and 4 are used for the communication circuit.

Mounting

Mount the B501BH directly to an electrical box, using the
mounting kit, supplied (see Figure 2).
The sounder base is 1.1-inches deep. Electrical boxes must be
4-inches square by at least 1
ommended.
NOTE: A maximum space of
the electrical box to the inside edge of the drywall or ceiling
tile is allowable.

Wiring Guidelines

All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National
Electrical Code and the local codes having jurisdiction and
must not be of such length or wire size which would cause
the base to operate outside of its published specifications. The
conductors used to connect smoke sensors 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.
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Function
External Supply Positive (+)
External Supply Negative (–)
Negative (–) Comm. Line In and Out
Positive (+) Comm. Line In and Out
Sounder Base Interconnect
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inches deep - 2 1 ⁄ inches is rec-
8
inch from the outside edge of
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