Bosch 520 Series User manual

Automatic Detectors LSN improved
FAP‑O 520 | FAP‑O 520‑P | FAP‑OC 520 | FAP‑OC 520‑P
en Operation Guide

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Table of contents
1Product Description 4
1.1 Performance Features 6
1.2 System Description 7
1.3 Configuration of the Detector 7
1.4 Functional Description of the Sensor Technology 7
1.5 LED Operation 8
2Planning Notes 9
2.1 General Notes 9
2.2 Network Topologies for LSN Improved 9
3Installation 11
3.1 Ceiling Mount Back Box 11
3.2 Detector Base/Detector Base with Relay 12
3.3 Address Allocation 15
3.4 Detector and Trim Ring 15
3.5 Built-in Housing for Concrete Ceilings 17
3.6 Surface Mount Back Box 17
3.7 Remote indicator 18
4Programming 21
5Maintenance and Service 23
5.1 Notes for the Service 24
5.2 General Notes for Detector Testing 24
5.3 Inspection Procedure for FAP‑OC 520 25
5.3.1 1. Alternative 25
5.3.2 2. Alternative 25
5.4 Inspection Procedure for FAP‑O 520 26
5.4.1 1. Alternative 26
5.4.2 2. Alternative 26
5.5 Repair 27
5.6 Disposal 27
6Technical Data 28
6.1 Detector and Trim Ring 28
6.2 Detector Base 29
6.3 Mounting Boxes 29
6.4 Remote indicator 30
7Appendix 31
7.1 Abbreviations 31
7.2 Order Overview 31
7.2.1 Detector and Trim Ring 31
7.2.2 Detector Bases/Remote indicators 32
7.2.3 Mounting Boxes 33
7.2.4 Service tools/accessories 33

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1 Product Description
Figure1.1: 520 Series Fire Detector
The 520 Series Fire Detectors combine the advantages of the LSN improved technology with
the aesthetic benefits of flush-mounted installation and the option to choose the color. The
detectors can be connected to any LSNi fire panel. They can also be connected to all classic
LSN fire panels.
The detectors with associated trim ring are available in the versions white and transparent
with color toning inserts. Through the use of the supplied color toning inserts, optimum
adjustment to many different environments becomes possible.
The lack of an optical labyrinth and their easily-cleaned smooth surface means the detectors
are also suitable for applications in high-dust areas.
The low profile, flush-mounted design allows the use the detectors even in areas that must be
free of protrusions.
Thanks to the geometric arrangement of two separate optical sensor systems, the detectors
are not sensitive to interference, such as that caused by insects. The scattered light volume
that is evaluated by the sensors is located in the free space a few centimeters below the
ceiling.
The contamination level is measured constantly. Contamination of the detector surface leads
to an active adjustment of the threshold (drift compensation) and a fault indication at the
panel in the case of heavier contamination.
The detector is available as a scattered light fire detector only or as a multisensor detector
with an additional gas sensor.
The combination of scattered light detector and gas sensor allows the evaluation of signals
with the help of modern signal processing methods. The result is high immunity against
deceptive alarms and extended application possibilities in environments that are not suitable
for pure scattered light smoke detectors.
The integrated rotary switches allow for an automatic or manual allocation of addresses.
The FAP‑520 Detectors can be connected directly to the Local SecurityNetwork LSN.
Accessories
The 520 Series Detectors are generally mounted flush with the ceiling in false ceilings. The
detector and base are installed in a robust ceiling mount back box. In addition, a housing for
mounting within concrete ceilings can be used.

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For special applications where recessed ceiling mounting is not possible, a surface mount
back box is available. This is used as an alternative to the ceiling mount back box. The surface
mount back box with damp room seal also allows the detector to be used in a humid
environment. For special applications, e.g. control of an emergency door in accordance with
DIBt, base variants are available with relay. All bases have an integrated strain relief for cables.
The connection terminals are easily accessible. Cables up to 3.3 mm2 in cross section can be
used.
An innovative concept for locking the detector module utilizing the push‑in/push‑out principle
allows very quick and easy insertion and exchange of the click and lock detector.
For the detector test and detector exchange, a special user-friendly service accessory is
available.
Overview of the 520 Series Detectors and Accessories
FAP-O 520-P
FAP-OC 520-P
FAA-500-BB FAA-500-CB
FAA-500-SB-H
FAA-500-TR-W
+
+
FAA-500-TR-P
FAP-O 520
FAP-OC 520
FAA-500
FAA-500-R
+
Figure1.2: 520 Series Detectors and Accessories
Detectors LSN improved:
- FAP-O 520 Optical Fire Detector LSN improved, white
- FAP-O 520-P Optical Fire Detector LSN improved, transparent with color toning inserts
- FAP-OC 520 Multisensor Fire Detector LSN improved, optical/chemical, white
- FAP-OC 520-P Multisensor Fire Detector LSN improved, optical/chemical, transparent
with color toning inserts
- FAA-500-TR-W White Trim Ring for detectors 500 and 520Series
- FAA-500-TR-P Transparent Trim Ring with color toning inserts for detectors 500 and
520Series
LSN Detector Bases:
- FAA-500 LSN Detector Base
- FAA-500-R LSN Detector Base with Relay*
* for connection to the Modular Fire Panel FPA‑5000 only
Mounting Boxes:

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- FAA-500-BB Ceiling Mount Back Box
- FAA-500-CB Built-in Housing for concrete ceilings
- FAA-500-SB-H Surface Mount Back Box with damp room seal
Service Accessories:
- FAA-500-RTL Detector Exchanger for 500 and 520 Series Detectors
- FAA-500-TTL Test Adapter with Magnet for 500 and 520 Series Detectors
1.1 Performance Features
– Fulfills the highest aesthetic demands through the flush-mounting design and the
possibility of color toning
– Smooth, easily-cleaned detector surface
– Quick and easy insertion and exchange of the detector thanks to innovative detector
locking mechanism (click and lock principle)
– Easily-visible two-color LED for display of alarm, trouble and test mode
– Self-monitoring of the sensors, with display on the fire panel:
– Fault indication upon failure of the evaluation electronics or one of the LEDs of the
optical sensor
– Three-stage contamination display (analog value can be read out at service)
– Fault indication in the case of heavy contamination (instead of false alarm)
– Fault indication in the case of CO sensor failure (for the FAP‑OC520)
– Thanks to integrated isolators, the LSN loop will continue to function in case of wire
interruption or short-circuit of a detector
– Active adjustment of the threshold (drift compensation) if the optical sensor becomes
contaminated
– Active adjustment of the threshold (drift compensation) of the chemical sensor
– Increased detection and false alarm immunity thanks to evaluation of the time behavior of
fire and disturbance variables
– Programmable sensitivity, i.e. can be adjusted to the area of operation
– Flexible network structures, including T‑taping without additional elements
– Automatic or manual address allocation with or without auto‑detection via integrated
rotary switches
– Detector individual identification on the fire panel in the case of alarm
– A pre‑alarm is signaled when 50% of alarm threshold is reached (indicator in the event
database of the fire panel).
– Serial number, contamination level, operating hours and current analog values can be
read out from each configured detector
– Activation of an external detector alarm display is possible (not for relay bases)
– Activation of external devices by the relay base is possible
– Easily‑accessible connection terminals
– Service accessories for simple and comfortable detector test and exchange
– When using the FAA‑500‑TTL test adapter, an integrated reed switch automatically
switches the detector into the test mode.
– Can be connected to the LSN fire panels FPA‑1200, FPA‑5000, BZ500LSN,
UEZ2000LSN, UGM2020 and to other fire panels or their receiver modules with identical
connection conditions.
– EN54-7 and EN54-17 certified

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1.2 System Description
All detectors in the 520 Series are equipped with two optical sensors and a pollution sensor.
The FAP‑OC520 Multisensor Detector contains a gas sensor as an additional detection
channel.
The response sensitivity of the detector can be programmed with the programming software
via the LSN network. All sensor signals are analyzed continually by the internal signal
evaluation processor and are linked with each other.
By linking the optical sensors and the gas sensor, the OC detector can also be used in places
where the work carried out gives rise to small amounts of smoke, steam or dust. The alarm
will only be triggered automatically if the signal combination corresponds with the
characteristic diagram of the installation location that was selected during configuring.
1.3 Configuration of the Detector
1 1
2
3
3
2
4
5
6
Figure1.3: Detector front panel with sensors
2 3
7
Figure1.4: Side view of detector cover
Position Description Position Description
1 Optical sensor 5 Two-color LED:
red = alarm
green = test mode / trouble
2 Receiver (photo diodes) 6 Pollution sensor
3 Transmitter (LEDs) 7 Measuring area
4 CO sensor (only OC-variants)
1.4 Functional Description of the Sensor Technology
Optical sensor (smoke sensor)
The optical sensor (refer to Configuration of the Detector, page 7 (1)) operates according to
the scattered light principle.

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The LEDs (refer to Configuration of the Detector, page 7 (3)) transmit light at a defined angle
into the measuring area (refer to Configuration of the Detector, page 7 (7)). In case of fire, the
light is scattered by the smoke particles and strikes the photo diodes (refer to Configuration of
the Detector, page 7 (2)), which transform the quantity of light into a proportional electrical
signal.
The effects of daylight and commercial lighting sources are filtered out with an optical daylight
filter and by the use of electronic filtering and phase-locked rectification (ambient light
stability: dazzling test EN54‑7).
The various light-emitting and photo diodes of the detector are individually activated.
Consequently, signal combinations are produced that are independent of each other and
ideally suitable for the detection of smoke, which makes it possible to differentiate between
smoke and interference agents (insects, objects). In addition, the time characteristics and the
correlation of the optical sensor signals for the fire or interference detection are evaluated.
Moreover, plausibility checking of the various signals makes it possible to detect errors in the
evaluation electronics and the LEDs.
Chemical sensor (CO gas sensor)
The gas sensor (refer to Configuration of the Detector, page 7 (4), only FAP‑OC520(-P)) detects
mainly the carbon monoxide (CO) that is produced by a fire, but it also detects hydrogen (H)
and nitrogen monoxide (NO).
The basic measuring principle is CO oxidation on an electrode and the measurable current
that arises from this. The sensor signal value is proportional to the concentration of gas. The
gas sensor supplies additional information in order to reliably suppress the disturbance
variables.
The CO sensor is monitored by supervision of the internal capacity. If the capacity lies outside
the permitted range, a malfunction signal is output on the fire panel. In this case, the detector
continues to operate purely as a scattered light smoke detector.
Pollution sensor
The contamination level of the detector surface is measured and evaluated continuously by the
pollution sensor (refer to Configuration of the Detector, page 7 (6)). A three-stage
contamination display can be read out at service (refer to Maintenance and Service, page 23).
1.5 LED Operation
The two-color LED of the detector indicates the operation and alarm statuses.
During the whole life cycle, the sensors are self-monitored and the sensitivity is self-adjusted
according to the programmed threshold. In case the detector is heavily contaminated, a
message is sent to the fire panel.
In case of an alarm, the LED flashes red. The detector is set back to standby if the alarm is
reset via the fire panel and if the cause of the alarm is gone.
LED Operation
Status LED
Standby off
Alarm red, flashes
Trouble off
Test mode green, flashes once every second

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2 Planning Notes
2.1 General Notes
Notice!
The 520 Series Detectors are approved for indoor use only! The detectors must be installed
exclusively in the FAA‑500 Series Bases provided. In addition, the detector base must be
installed in an FAA‑500‑BB Ceiling Mount Back Box or in an FAA‑500‑SB-H Surface Mount Back
Box.
– Country-specific standards and guidelines must be observed during the planning phase.
– The FAP‑OC520, like the FAP‑O520, is planned according to the guidelines for optical
detectors (refer to EN54 and VDS2095).
– A hemispherical space (1) with a radius of 50cm must remain free below the detector
(2).
Care must be taken to ensure that no people, larger animals, plants, opening doors or any
objects intrude into this area and that no parts of the detector surface become covered.
1
50 cm
2
Figure2.1: Radius
– The detector may only be installed in a position which is out of arm's reach.
Minimum installation height recommended by BOSCH: 2.70m.
– The 520 Series Detectors may not be installed in rooms with data transmission by means
of high-intensity infra-red light (e.g. in rooms with IR systems for interpreters).
– The detectors must be mounted so that they are not exposed to any direct sunlight.
– A minimum distance of 50cm from lamps must be maintained.
The detectors may not be mounted in a cone of light from lamps.
– By default, the bases are equipped with a spring for mounting the detector in concrete
and wooden ceilings. This spring is identifiable by the blue marking. For mounting a
detector in a false ceiling panel you can use the additional, softer spring in the package
identifiable by the yellow marking. (Note that this application does not meet EN54-7).
– Maximum permitted air speed: 20m/s.
2.2 Network Topologies for LSN Improved
In an improved version Local Security Network (LSNimproved), the detectors can be
configured as a loop, a stub or T-tap or in any mixed loop or T-tap structures. However, it is
important to note that mesh structures cannot be created.
The LSNimproved version allows T-taps on stubs or loops and any number of nodes, branches
per node and elements per branch as long as the maximum number of elements does not
exceed 254.
Connections can be positioned anywhere along the LSN line.

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Notice!
Planning should take the anticipated total current and line resistance into account to ensure
each detector has an operating voltage of at least 15VDC.
As soon as an LSN classic device is in a loop or stub, only loop or stub structures can be
used. In this case, T-tapping is no longer possible.
FPA-5000
FPA-5000
FPA-5000
1: Loop 2: 1 or 2 stubs 3: T-tap
FPA-5000
FPA-5000
4: 1 or 2 stubs and T-taps
mixed
5: Loop and stubs mixed with
T-taps
Tab.2.1: Possible structures in LSN
When configuring the detectors, it is essential to ensure that no mesh structures are created.
FPA-5000
FPA-5000
Mesh structures within a
stub structure
Mesh structures within a
loop structure
Tab.2.2: Unusable network structures

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3 Installation
Notice!
The 520 Series Detectors may only be installed with an FAA‑500 Detector Base in
combination with an FAA‑500‑BB Ceiling Mount Back Box or an FAA‑500‑SB-H Surface Mount
Back Box.
Notice!
By default, the bases are equipped with a spring for mounting the detector in concrete and
wooden ceilings. This spring is identifiable by the blue marking. For mounting a detector in a
false ceiling panel you can use the additional, softer spring in the package (yellow marking).
In this use case, the detector must not be subjected to strong vibrations (> 350 m/s). The
shock resistance according to EN 54-7 is not warranted then.
3.1 Ceiling Mount Back Box
Figure3.1: Ceiling mount back box
The ceiling mount back box (refer to figure) is made of white polypropylene.
It has four cable bushings with tightly-closing rubbers lips of polyflam that are suitable for
cable diameters up to 1.4cm.
When used with a base, approx. 30cm of cable length can be accommodated in the upper
area of the ceiling mount back box.
Notice!
The false ceiling may have a maximum thickness of 32mm.
Above the false ceiling, a free height of at least 11cm is required.
4Bore a circular hole with a diameter of 130mm (tolerance -1mm to +5mm) in the false
ceiling.
Notice!
A hole saw with Ø 133mm can be obtained from:
Wittmann-Komet, Metal Cutting Saws GmbH & Co. KG, Alte Str. 28, D-79576 Weil am Rhein,
Tel.++49‑7621‑9783-0, www.wittmann-komet.de
129 m m
104 m m
3
1
2
Figure3.2: Plan view and side view of the ceiling mount back box FAA‑500‑BB

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Position Description Position Description
1 Bracket 3 Cable bushing
2 Screws for fastening base
1. Pull the cable through one of the cable bushings (3). A cable tie around the cable sheath
will secure the cable against being pulled out accidentally.
2. Insert the ceiling mount back box in the false ceiling from below.
3. A triangular marking (M) is impressed into the outer edge of the ceiling mount back box.
Turn the ceiling mount back boxes so that all markings are in a line. In this way, the long,
middle windows of the detectors will later appear in a line to give a harmonious overall
visual effect.
4. Tighten the brackets (1).
Notice!
It is recommended that for the usual, soft false ceiling panels, you do not use a cordless
screwdriver.
FAA-500-BB FAA-500
FAP-O 520 (-P)
FAP-OC 520 (-P)
M
LED
Figure3.3: Alignment of ceiling mount back box, base and detector
3.2 Detector Base/Detector Base with Relay
mm
5
,36
146 mm
Figure3.4: Side view of base
The base housings (refer to figure) are made of white polycarbonate.
The screw terminals (for cables with cross section from 0.3mm2 to 3.3mm2) guarantee a
secure electrical connection through the clamped contacts when mounting the detector. The
bases are provided with three mounts for cable ties. These can be used for fastening the base
during the wiring‑up.
Notice!
Detector bases with relay (FAA‑500‑R) can only be used in combination with the modular fire
panel series 1200 and 5000.
In cases where relay bases are used, no external detector alarm display can be connected.

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Connecting the base
Wire up the LSN base according to the labeling in the outer ring (3).
1
2
3
4
Figure3.5: Plan view base
Position Description Position Description
1 Connection terminals 3 Labeling on LSN connections
2 Mount for cable ties 4 Fastening slot
MPA
+V
0V
LSN a1/a2
LSN b1
wh wh
gn
rd rd
bk
ye
ye
b2
FAA-500(- R)
gn
bk
3
2
1
Figure3.6: Connection of bases
Position Description Position Description
1 Fire panel 3 Next detector
2 Remote indicator (optional), not
for relay bases

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Connection Terminal Wire
Voltage - * 0V black (bk)
Voltage + * +V red (rd)
LSN a in/out a1/a2 white (wh)
LSN b in b1 yellow (ye)
LSN b out b2 yellow (ye)
Remote indicator output c
Shielding [green (gn)]
Relay outputs** (only
FAA‑500‑R)
NO
NC
COM
* Terminals for looping through the power supply for other LSN elements
**For switching capacity refer to Detector Base, page 29
The base is fastened into the ceiling mount back box with four screws. It can be rotated in the
long slots through an angle of 20° so that fine alignment is possible.
1 2
3
4
5
Figure3.7: Placing the base in the ceiling mount back box
Position Description Position Description
1 Alignment of the marking on the
ceiling mount back box
4 Spring
2 Single guide-groove 5 Triple guide-groove
3 Long slot for fastening the base
1. Place the base in the ceiling mount back box so that the marking on the backbox (1)
coincides with the single guide-groove on the base (2).
2. Turn the base until the fastening screws are approximately in the middle of the long slots
(3).
3. Adjust the bases around this position until they appear in a line.
4. Tighten the four screws.

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3.3 Address Allocation
The detector's address is allocated by setting three rotary switches located on the back of the
device.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to position each switch. The switches will click when turned.
All detectors delivered ex factory are set to 000.
CL/
Xxx xXx xxX
Figure3.8: Rotary switches
Position Description Position Description
CL LSN classic mode xXx Tens
Xxx Hundreds xxX Ones
When connecting the detectors to the LSN fire panels BZ500 LSN, UEZ2000LSN or
UGM2020, all detectors have to be addressed by CL00.
When connecting the detectors to the Modular Fire Panel FPA1200/FPA‑5000, the address
allocation is done automatically or manually.
In case of a manual allocation, all detectors of the same loop, stub or T‑tap have to have an
address between 001 and 254. Addresses between 255 and 299 are not allowed and produce
a fault message on the fire panel.
If the addresses shall be allocated automatically by the fire panel, all detectors must have the
address 000.
Address Operating mode Fire Panel
CL 0 0 Loop/stub in classic LSN mode BZ500LSN
UEZ2000LSN
UGM2020
FPA 1200
FPA 5000
0 0 1 - 2 5 4 Loop/stub/T-tap system in LSN improved mode with
manual addressing
FPA 1200
FPA 5000
0 0 0 Loop/stub in LSN improved mode with automatic
addressing (T-tap system not possible)
FPA 1200
FPA 5000
3.4 Detector and Trim Ring
Notice!
The packaging of the detectors with Csensor consists of tear-resistant PE‑ALU laminated film
and must be cut open carefully.
Do not remove the protective film until the detector is ready to be fitted.

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Inserting the color rings
Notice!
Do not switch detector front plates.
The pollution sensor is calibrated individually for each detector and its front plate.
Switching front plates can result in a display of wrong pollution values.
5
1
21 4
3
FAA-500-TR-P
6
9
8
7
Figure3.9: Inserting color rings, detector and trim rings
1. The detector front panel (1) is secured with a small snap-fit hook (2) on the triple groove
at the side. Insert the supplied opener (3) into the slot above the snap-fit hook (4), fasten
the opener with the thumb and rotate the front panel anti-clockwise.
2. The desired color rings from the supplied set (5) are laid on the front panel (1) and the
detector placed on top. The front panel will only fit in one position.
3. Rotate the front panel clockwise until it engages. The sensor window must remain
unobstructed.
4. Insert the desired color ring into the FAA‑500‑TR‑P Trim Ring (6).
Inserting the detector and trim ring
Notice!
The FAA‑500‑RTL Detector Exchanger is recommended for inserting and removing the
detectors.
1. Push the trim ring onto the base until it is heard to engage (7).
2. Remove the protective film from the detector surface.
During initial set-up, the system will detect that a detector does not have a protective film
and signal an O-malfunction.
3. Insert the detector and press it gently upwards. Locking is achieved by a click and lock
mechanism.
The guide grooves ensure the detector can only be inserted into the base in the correct
position.
In the case of very high installation heights: The two easily-visible contact faces (8) are on
the same side as the single guide-groove (9).
Removing the detector and trim ring
1. To remove, push the detector gently upwards in the middle. In this way the locking is
released.
2. To take off the trim ring, carefully lift it up on one side.

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3.5 Built-in Housing for Concrete Ceilings
218
20
103
131
1
Figure3.10: FAA-500-CB built-in housing
The FAA‑500‑CB Built-in Housing is used for the installation of the detector into concrete
ceilings. It allows for easy connection of conduits.
The FAA-500-CB Built-in Housing is placed on the concrete form, fastened and secured against
floating. During fastening make sure the nails are located in the area of the Styrofoam, to
prevent interference when cutting the Styrofoam.
Pipe or cable inlets at the FAA‑500‑CB Built-in Housing within the wall areas are made with a
universal cutting tool. After removing the form-boards, the front part (1) is opened with a fret-
saw or hole saw.
Into the hole of the built-in housing, a FAA‑500‑BB Ceiling Mount Back Box is then inserted
which takes base and detector.
3.6 Surface Mount Back Box
∅max.:
6--12 mm
13,5 mm13,5 mm
∅max.:
6--12 mm
120 mm
F.01U.000.654
> PC--FR <
25 mm
40,5 mm
20 mm
14,5 mm
8,5 mm
35 mm
4,1 mm
8,5 mm
20 mm
∅
82 mm
80 mm 2 mm
∅
∅150 mm
Figure3.11: FAA-500-SB-H Surface Mount Back Box
The FAA-500-SB-H Surface Mount Back Box allows flush and surface cable duct. The box has a
seal for damp rooms.
For surface cable duct use the side knockouts. For flush cable duct, there are two openings in
the bottom.

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Using 13.5mm cable glands, the maximum cable gauge is 12mm.
Mounting occurs:
– via the elongated slots or
– via the four mounting holes to mount directly to 4 inch electrical boxes or single gang
switch boxes (for US)
FAA--500/FCA-500 FAA--500--SB-H
Figure3.12: Fastening points for mounting
The base is mounted inside the back box via four fastening points.
3.7 Remote indicator
A Remote Indicator is required if the detector is not directly visible or has been mounted in
false ceilings or floors.
The remote indicators should be installed in corridors or access pathways to the
corresponding building sections or rooms.
Notice!
When using unshielded cables for the connection of the remote indicator, the maximum cable
length is 3m. No limitation when using shielded cables.
Installation of the FAA-420-RI Remote Indicator
!
Warning!
Malfunction and Damage
If maximum current consumption of the connected detector is larger than 20mA, it can result
in malfunction and damage to the remote indicator.
a) Ensure, that the maximum current consumption of 20mA is not exceeded
b) Use point‑type automatic Bosch detectors, which have an internal resistor that limits the
current consumption.
Before assembly remove the cap from the base plate
1. Unlock the snap‑fit hook by pressing on it with a flat object and lift the cap carefully
2. Remove the connection board for easy access.
3. Mount the base plate directly on a dry, level surface with two or four screws.

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1. For surface-mounted cables, break out the prepunched cable entries.
2. For flush-mounted cables, insert the cable through the opening under the connection
board.
3. Secure the cable with a zip tie on the base plate.
FAA‑420‑RI‑DIN
!
Warning!
Malfunction and Damage
Note the maximum permitted current supply respectively the input voltage range of the
functional modes.
4Wire the remote indicator as shown.

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Mode Terminal connection Alarm condition
1
+
The remote indicator shows steady red light.
2
+
The remote indicator shows steady red light.
3
+
The remote indicator shows flashing red light.
Operate in mode 1 and 3 only, when connected to LSN detectors.
1. Place the cap on the base plate in such a way that the two hooks are inserted into the
slits.
2. Press the cap lightly onto the base plate until the snap‑fit‑hook engages.
FAA‑420‑RI‑ROW
1. Wire the remote indicator as shown.
2. Place the cap on the base plate in such a way that the two hooks are inserted into the
slits.
3. Press the cap lightly onto the base plate until the snap‑fit‑hook engages.