Argus Security TW-BS-01 User manual

TW-BS-01
Wireless Sounder Base
TW-BSB-23R-01
Wireless Sounder Base + Visual Alarm Device (Red LED)
TW-BSB-23W-01
Wireless Sounder Base + Visual Alarm Device (White LED)
WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS
Our devices use high quality electronic components and plastic materials that are highly
resistant to environmental deterioration. However, after 10 years of continuous operation, it is
advisable to replace the devices in order to minimize the risk of reduced performance caused
by external factors. Ensure that this device is only used with compatible control panels. Detec-
tion systems must be checked, serviced and maintained on a regular basis to confirm correct
operation. Smoke sensors may respond differently to various kinds of smoke particles, thus
application advice should be sought for special risks. Sensors cannot respond correctly if
barriers exist between them and the fire location and may be affected by special environmental
conditions. Refer to and follow national codes of practice and other internationally recognized
fire engineering standards. Appropriate risk assessment should be carried out initially to deter-
mine correct design criteria and updated periodically.
Use only in Taurus fire detection and alarm systems.
WARRANTY
All devices are supplied with the benefit of a limited 5 years warranty relating to faulty materials
or manufacturing defects, effective from the production date indicated on each product. This
warranty is invalidated by mechanical or electrical damage caused in the field by incorrect
handling or usage. Product must be returned via your authorized supplier for repair or replace-
ment together with full information on any problem identified. Full details on our warranty and
product’s returns policy can be obtained upon request.
ARGUS SECURITY S.R.L.
Via del Canneto, 14
34015 Muggia (TS)
Italy
* TW-BS-01
** TW-BSB-23W-01
*** TW-BSB-23R-01
EN 54-3:2001+ A1:2002 + A2:2006
EN 54-25:2008
** TW-BSB-23W-01
*** TW-BSB-23R-01
EN 54-23:2010
Type A - for indoor use only
TW-BSB-23W-01
C3-15 & O4.6-15 (white / high power)
C3-10 (white / low power)
TW-BSB-23R-01
C3-10 (red / high power)
O1.7-6.0 (red / low power)
0051 8504
19 22
* TU0810CPR * TU0810UK
** TU0910CPR ** TU0910UK
*** TU1010CPR *** TU1010UK

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TW-BS-01, TW-BSB-23R-01 and TW-BSB-23W-01 base sounders are audio and audio-visual signalling devices used to alert people in the
event of a fire.
These base sounders are designed to host Taurus series detectors, but they can operate autonomously if associated with a suitable cover
plate.
TW-BS-01, TW-BSB-23R-01 and TW-BSB-23W-01 are battery powered and they don’t need any system cabling installation.
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Battery A
lodgement
Battery B
lodgement
LED indicator
Output selection
DIP switch
Link program
switch
Tamper
switch
Sound
diffuser
Acoustic alarm
outlet
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DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE
The general applicable procedure for the deployment of these products is the following:
1) Select a location for the base sounder. See LOCATION SELECTION.
2) Unbox the base sounder product from its packaging.
3) Detach the battery cover from the base sounder. See BATTERY COVER.
4) Detach the wall installation plate from the device. See WALL INSTALLATION PLATE.
5) Power up the base sounder. See POWERING UP - FIRST TIME USE / POWERING UP - RECOVERY.
6) Link the base sounder to the system. See LINKING - WAKE-UP / LINKING - ONE-BY-ONE.
7) Set the output acoustic’s tone. See SOUNDER OUTPUT’S CONFIGURATION.
8) Set the output acoustic’s volume. See SOUNDER OUTPUT’S CONFIGURATION.
9) Set the output visual signal’s power (applicable only to TW-BSB-23R-01 and TW-BSB-23W-01). See SOUNDER OUTPUT’S
CONFIGURATION.
10) Drill out the required fixing holes on the wall installation plate. See WALL INSTALLATION PLATE.
11) Fix the wall plate. See WALL INSTALLATION PLATE.
12) Install the base sounder to the wall plate. See WALL INSTALLATION PLATE.
13) Fix the base sounder to the wall plate. See FIXING THE BASE SOUNDER.
14) Reinstall the battery cover. See BATTERY COVER.
15) Install the host detector. See HOST DETECTOR / PLASTIC COVER INSTALLATION.
16) Install the cover plate if the base sounder operates as standalone. See HOST DETECTOR / PLASTIC COVER INSTALLATION.
17) Secure the detector / cover plate with the safety anti-tamper screw. See HOST DETECTOR / PLASTIC COVER INSTALLATION.
18) Test the base sounder. See TESTING.
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LOCATION SELECTION
Select a location for the base sounder that conforms to your local applicable safety standards and that is in a good position for sending /
receiving wireless signals to / from the father TW-MTI-01, TW-MEC-01 or TW-ME-01 network device.
Mount the base sounder as far as possible from metal objects, metal doors, metal window openings, etc. as well as cable conductors, cables
(especially from computers), otherwise the operating distance may greatly drop.
The base sounder must NOT be installed near electronic devices and computer equipment that can interfere with its wireless communication
quality.
BATTERY COVER
To install the battery cover, insert its two hooks into the device’s recesses as indicated in the picture below; then block it by pressing down the
opposite side. To detach the battery cover, pull the tab highlighted in the following picture.
It is advisable to use the TW-SK-01 survey kit to
locate a good wireless installation location.
Picture 3
Picture 2
Every time the cover is removed, the tamper switch is released, causing
a temper attempt message to be sent to the control panel.
Always install the battery cover, since it is a vital part of the anti-
tampering feature. Make sure the battery cover is safely fixed, blocked and
closed.
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Optional battery cover screw: to be used with base sounder lid cover only (not
required with detector fitted)
Use the little screw to fix
the battery cover

WALL INSTALLATION PLATE
To detach / reinstall the wall plate to the base sounder refer to the following picture:
Drill templates on the wall plate are highlighted in the following picture:
Make sure that the sound diffuser cone printed
on the wall plate corresponds to the acoustic
alarm signal outlet of the base sounder.
Picture 4
Picture 5
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LED INDICATOR STATUS MESSAGES
The LED indicator’s messages are used only during installation and servicing.
LED indicator is inactive when the battery cover is in place for saving up battery charge (and due to the fact that normally the LED is hidden by
the detector or the cover plate).
POWERING UP AND LINKING - PRELIMINARY NOTES
TW-BS-01, TW-BSB-23W-01 and TW-BSB-23R-01 need to be powered up with the supplied batteries.
Linking is the operation through which these devices are “wirelessly connected” to a TW-MTI-01, TW-MEC-01 or TW-ME-01 Taurus network
device.
POWERING UP - FIRST TIME USE
Use this procedure the first time you power up a TW-BS-01, TW-BSB-23W-01 or TW-BSB-23R-01.
1) Make sure the Link / program switch is set on “ON”.
2) Insert the two supplied batteries into their device’s lodgments.
Ensure that the batteries are installed properly, with their polarities matching the indications on the device.
POWERING UP - DEVICE LINKED TO THE SYSTEM
Use this procedure when a TW-BS-01, TW-BSB-23W-01 or TW-BSB-23R-01 is successfully linked to its Taurus system and you have to
extract one or both batteries (e.g. batteries substitution).
1) Reinsert the battery or both batteries into their lodgments.
Do not touch the Link / program switch.
If performing a batteries substitution, use two brand new batteries and substitute both of them.
Ensure that the batteries are installed properly, with their polarities matching the indications on the device.
POWERING UP - RECOVERY
Use this procedure when you fail to link successfully a TW-BS-01, TW-BSB-23W-01 or TW-BSB-23R-01 or you want to link it again.
1) Move alternatively the Link / program switch 5 times.
2) Set the Link / program switch on “ON”.
3) Insert the two supplied batteries into their device’s lodgments.
Ensure that the batteries are installed properly, with their polarities matching the indications on the device.
With the battery cover installed, the LED indicator
remains inactive.
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Device status LEDs indication
Power up (DIP on “ON”) Blinks red 4 times
Power up (DIP opposite “ON”) Blinks green 4 times
Entering wake-up mode Blinks alternatively green / red 4 times
Link success (one-by-one) Blinks green 4 times, then the same pattern again
Link failure (one-by-one) Enters wake-up mode and signals “Entering wake-up mode” following this failure
Link success (wake-up) Blinks green 4 times, then same pattern again
Link failure (wake-up) Blinks green 4 times, then blinks red on once, then blinks alternatively green / red 4 times
Normal condition LED off (can be programmed so as to blink green every wireless communication)
Alarm activation Blinks red every 2 seconds
Battery fault LED off (can be programmed so as to blink amber every 5 seconds)
Tamper fault LED off
Replaced Blinks amber 2 times

LINKING - WAKE-UP
“Wake-up” linking consists in associating one or more child devices to the Taurus system altogether in a single operation.
Wake-up is performed either through the TauREX software or the TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01 keyboard-screen interface; it CANNOT be done
through TW-ME-01 devices.
1) Create the “virtual model” of the base sounder device either on TauREX or on the TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01.
2) Power-up the base sounder (either “first time use” or “recovery”).
3) Set the Link / program switch OPPOSITE to “ON”.
4) Trigger the wake-up procedure either from TauREX or from the TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01.
5) Wait the end of the “wake-up” linking procedure.
6) Check on TauREX or from TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01 for linking success.
Consult their user manual.
LINKING - ONE-BY-ONE
“One-by-one” linking consists in associating one child device at a time to the Taurus system.
This operation is performed either through the TauREX software or the TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01 keyboard-screen interface; it CANNOT be
done through TW-ME-01 devices.
1) Create the “virtual model” of the child device either on TauREX or on the TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01.
2) Trigger the linking procedure either from TauREX or from the TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01.
3) Power-up the child device (either “first time use” or “recovery”).
4) Set the child device’s Link / program switch OPPOSITE to “ON”.
5) Wait the end of the “one-by-one” linking procedure.
6) Check on TauREX or from TW-MTI-01 / TW-MEC-01 for linking success.
Consult their user manual.
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SOUNDER OUTPUT’S CONFIGURATION
To configure the acoustic and visual output you must set the DIP switch component placed inside the sounder’s base. Switches’ layout and
function is illustrated below:
1) Orientate the DIP component in front of you so as to see it straight; “below” corresponds to “0”, “up” corresponds to “1”.
To change the switches use the tip of a little screwdriver.
2) Select the required output tone; switches combinations and the corresponding tones are found on table 5 for the main tone set and on
table 6 for the alternative tone set.
3) Select the required output volume; switches combinations and the corresponding volume levels are found on table 3.
4) Select the visual emission’s power; switch settings and the corresponding power levels are found on table 4 (applies only to
TW-BSB-23R-01 and TW-BSB-23W-01).
*EN 54-3 approved volume
Visual emission power level Switch configuration
High 1
Low 0
Acoustic volume level Switches configuration
High * 11
Medium-High 01
Medium-Low 10
Low 00
Switch number Function
1
Acoustic output tone setting
2
3
4
5
6
Acoustic output volume setting
7
8Visual output power setting
Picture 6 Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
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*EN 54-3 approved tone
Tone number Main tone designation Main tone pattern description DIP switches
0Silent No sound 11111
1 * Warble Tone 800Hz for 500ms, then 1000Hz for 500ms 11101
2 * Continuous tone 970Hz continuous tone 01011
3 * Slow Whoop (Dutch) 500-1200Hz for 3500ms, then off for 500ms 10101
4 * German DIN tone 1200-500Hz swept every 1000ms (1Hz) 00111
5Alternate HF slow sweep 2350-2900Hz swept every 333ms (3Hz) 10010
6Alternative warble 800Hz for 250ms, then 960Hz for 250ms 11110
7Alternative warble 500Hz for 250ms, then 600Hz for 250ms 11100
8Analogue sweep tone 500-600Hz swept every 500ms (2Hz) 10100
9Australian Alert (intermittent tone) 970Hz for 625ms, then OFF for 625ms 10001
10 Australian Evac (slow whoop) 500-1200Hz sweep for 3750ms, then OFF for 250ms 10110
11 FP1063.1-Telecom 800Hz for 250ms, then 970Hz for 250ms 00001
12 French tone AFNOR 554Hz for 100ms, then 440Hz for 400ms 00101
13 HF Back up interrupted tone 2800Hz for 1s, then OFF for 1s 11011
14 HF Back up interrupted tone - fast 2800Hz for 150ms, then OFF for 150ms 11001
15 HF Continuous 2800Hz continuous 01001
16 Interrupted tone 800Hz for 500ms,then OFF for 500ms 01111
17 Interrupted tone medium 1000Hz for 250ms, then OFF for 250ms 01101
18 ISO 8201 LF BS5839 Pt 1 1988 970Hz for 500ms, then OFF for 500ms 01110
19 ISO 8201 HF 2850Hz for 500ms, then OFF for 500ms 01100
20 LF Back up Alarm 800Hz for 150ms, then OFF for 150ms 11010
21 LF Buzz 800-950Hz swept every 9ms 01010
22 LF Continuous tone BS5839 800Hz continuous 11000
23 Siren 2 way ramp (long) 500-1200Hz rising for 3000ms, then falling for 3000ms 00000
24 Siren 2 way ramp (short) 500-1200Hz rising for 250ms, then falling for 250ms 00010
25 Swedish all clear signal 660Hz continuous 00100
26 Swedish Fire signal 660Hz for 150ms, then OFF for 150ms 00110
27 Sweep tone (1 Hz) 800-900Hz swept every 1000ms 10111
28 Sweep tone (3 Hz) 800-970Hz swept every 333ms (3Hz) 10011
29 Sweep tone (9 Hz) 800-970Hz swept every 111ms (9Hz) 01000
30 US Temporal Pattern HF (2900Hz for 500ms ON, 500ms OFF) x3, then 1500ms
OFF 00011
31 LF Sweep (Cranford tone) 800-1000Hz swept every 500ms (2Hz) 10000
Table 5
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Tone number Alternative tone pattern description DIP switches
0970Hz continuous 11111
1800Hz continuous 11101
21000Hz continuous tone 01011
3500-1200Hz for 3500ms, then off for 500ms 10101
4800Hz continuous 00111
52400Hz continuous 10010
6800Hz continuous 11110
7500Hz continuous 11100
8500Hz continuous 10100
92400Hz continuous 10001
10 500-1200Hz sweep for 3750ms, then OFF for 250ms 10110
11 500-1200Hz rising for 250ms, then falling for 250ms 00001
12 800Hz continuous 00101
13 2800Hz continuous 11011
14 800Hz continuous 11001
15 2800Hz continuous 01001
16 800Hz continuous 01111
17 800Hz continuous 01101
18 970Hz for 500ms, then OFF for 500ms 01110
19 2850Hz for 500ms, then OFF for 500ms 01100
20 800Hz continuous 11010
21 800Hz continuous 01010
22 800Hz continuous 11000
23 800Hz continuous 00000
24 800Hz continuous 00010
25 660Hz continuous 00100
26 660Hz for 150ms, then OFF for 150ms 00110
27 800Hz continuous 10111
28 800Hz continuous 10011
29 800Hz continuous 01000
30 2900Hz continuous 00011
31 800Hz continuous 10000
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FIXING THE BASE SOUNDER
To fix the base sounder to the wall plate insert and fix the supplied screws in the holes highlighted in the following picture:
HOST DETECTOR / PLASTIC COVER INSTALLATION
If a detector is hosted, follow the setup instructions on its installation manual.
For placing the detector / plastic cover refer to the following picture:
Picture 7
Make sure the detector’s OWN battery cover is
installed to avoid tamper detection events.
If a detector is not hosted, always use a Taurus cover
plate to close and protect the inside of the base sounder.
The cover plate is not supplied together with the product.
Always install the safety blocking screw.
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BATTERY FAULTS AND BATTERY SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURE
When one or both batteries are low in charge, a specific fault message is routed to the
control panel. If such event occurs:
1) Remove the safety screw.
2) Remove the detector / plastic cover from its base.
3) Remove the batteries cover.
4) Extract both batteries.
5) Insert both new batteries into their holders, oriented as per polarity marks. See POWERING UP - DEVICE LINKED TO THE SYSTEM.
6) Check, through the indicator LED, that the device is in normal condition.
7) Reinstall the batteries cover.
8) Reinstall the detector / plastic cover.
9) Reinstall the safety screw.
TESTING
Test the base sounders as follows:
1) Trigger an alarm condition (call point activation, approved detector aerosol / heat testers).
2) Check the acoustic alarm output of the base sounder.
3) Check the visual alarm output of the base sounder (TW-BSB-23R-01 / TW-BSB-23W-01 only).
4) Remove the alarm condition.
5) Check that a normal condition persists (i.e. test smoke can stagnate in a detector’s smoke chamber causing the alarm to be triggered
again).
When a low battery condition is indicat-
ed, both batteries must be changed
altogether.
Batteries must be brand new.
Do not touch the Link / program switch.
Ensure that the batteries are installed properly,
with their polarities matching the indications on
the device.
Local safety standards may require you
to test these devices on a regular basis.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS *
*See TDS-TWBSX technical specification document for further technical data.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
*When a low battery condition is indicated, both batteries must be changed altogether.
** Batteries lifespan depends by environmental conditions, default monitor settings and link quality.
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Specification Value
Communication range with TW-MTI-01, TW-MEC-01 or TW-ME-01
network devices 200 m (in open space)
Wireless frequency band 868 MHz
Number of wireless channels 66
Radiated power 14 dBm (25 mW)
Operating temperature range -10 °C to 55 °C
Maximum humidity (non condensing) 95% RH
Certified IP rating (EN 54) IP 21C
Environmental application Indoor use only (Type A as per EN 54-3)
Specification Value
Batteries type * CR123A (3 V, 1.25 Ah)
TW-BS-01 5 + 1/2 years
TW-BSB-23W-01 4 + 1/2 years
TW-BSB-23R-01 4 + 1/2 years
Low battery threshold value (nominal) 2.850 V
Table 8
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ACOUSTIC SPECIFICATIONS
*EN 54-3 approved tone.
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
*EN 54-3 approved tone.
*EN 54-3 approved tone.
VAD SPECIFICATIONS
Horizontal plane LAFmax @ 1m (dBA)
Tone Number Angle Average
15° 45° 75° 105° 135° 165°
Tone 1 * 81.1 81.3 84.6 85.0 80.4 82.7 82.9
Tone 2 * 77.0 84.3 77.7 89.2 88.3 86.6 85.9
Tone 3 * 83.2 84.9 88.5 88.7 89.5 87.7 87.6
Tone 4 * 82.3 84.2 87.0 87.5 86.8 85.2 85.8
Vertical plane LAFmax @ 1m (dBA)
Tone Number Angle Average
15° 45° 75° 105° 135° 165°
Tone 1 * 84.0 89.0 84.4 91.6 87.2 88.0 88.2
Tone 2 * 87.2 86.8 76.7 96.9 90.0 89.1 91.1
Tone 3 * 86.7 88.1 85.4 95.1 90.4 90.5 90.6
Tone 4 * 85.4 87.0 84.9 92.9 89.0 88.9 88.9
Specification Value
Number of tones 32
Tone 1 (warble tone) typical sound output * 88 dB(A)
Tone 2 (continuous tone) typical sound output * 91 dB(A)
Tone 3 (Dutch slow whoop tone) typical sound output * 91 dB(A)
Tone 4 (German DIN tone) typical sound output * 89 dB(A)
Acoustic output frequency range 440 Hz to 2900 Hz
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Specification Value Notes
Flash frequency 0.5 Hz
WHITE flash / HIGH power coverage
Ceiling mounted, 3 m height, 15 m coverage diameter,
10.61 m x 10.61 m (112.5 m2) square coverage.
Ceiling mounted (EN 54-23 open “O” class), 4.6 m
height, 15 m coverage diameter, 10.61 m x 10.61 m
(112.5 m2) square coverage
C3-15 (EN 54-23)
O4.6-15 (EN 54-23)
RED flash / HIGH power coverage Ceiling mounted, 3 m height, 10 m coverage diameter,
7.07 m x 7.07 m (50 m2) square coverage C3-10 (EN 54-23)
WHITE flash / LOW power coverage Ceiling mounted, 3 m height, 10 m coverage diameter,
7.07 m x 7.07 m (50 m2) square coverage C3-10 (EN 54-23)
RED flash / LOW power coverage
Ceiling mounted (EN 54-23 open “O” class), 1.7 m
height, 6 m coverage diameter, 4.24 m x 4.24 m (18
m2) square coverage
O1.7-6 (EN 54-23)
Wall Mounted Device Demonstration
Re. Item TW-BSB-23R-01 and TW-BSB-23W-01 only