System Sensor i3 Series User manual

Specifications
Operating Voltage Range: 8.5 to 35 VDC
Maximum Operating Current: 25mA
Relay Contacts: 2A at 35 VDC
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
Operating Humidity Range: 5% to 85% non-condensing
Dimensions: 21⁄2˝ x 21⁄2˝ x 1˝
Wire connections: 18 AWG stranded, tinned, 16˝ long
RRS-MOD Reversing Relay/Synchronization Module
3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: [phone]
www.systemsensor.com
General Description
The RRS-MOD polarity reversing relay/synchronization
module is intended for use with 2-wire and 4-wire i3 se-
ries detectors equipped with a built-in sounder, models
2WTA-B, 4WTA-B, 4WTAR-B, and 4WITAR-B. It is designed
to allow all the detectors in the same loop to sound when
one of the detectors goes into alarm, and to synchronize
their audible output. The RRS-MOD also allows the silenc-
ing of the detector sounders from the alarm control panel.
The RRS-MOD may be used with an alarm zone that pro-
vides coded output for fire and continuous output for
burglary. By default the RRS-MOD’s switch is set to “off”.
Therefore, the RRS-MOD will only trigger when the alarm
output is coded. In this manner, smoke detectors will only
sound from the result of a fire, and not from a burglary
alarm. In this mode, the detectors will provide a synchro-
nized, coded output.
The RRS-MOD can also be set to only trigger on continu-
ous alarm zone signals by selecting the switch to “on”.
In this mode, the detectors will provide a synchronized,
coded output.
NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of
this equipment.
Installation
Choose a mounting location in the control panel within
reach of the provided wire leads. Use a water/isopropyl
alcohol mixture (50/50) to clean the mounting surface.
Allow surface to dry and remove paper backing from the
Velcro and catch. Stick the Velcro in the panel and the catch
on the back of the module, then mount the module inside
the control panel. Route terminals to the appropriate termi-
nals as noted below.
WARNING
When calculating total current draw of the control panel,
remember to add current consumption (25mA) for the po-
larity reversal relay module (RRS-MOD). IMPORTANT: If
the fire alarm output signal is coded, set the switch on the
RRS-MOD to “OFF”. If the fire alarm output signal is con-
tinuous, set the switch to “ON”.
Wiring
IMPORTANT: All polarities must be observed!
1. Connect the RRS-MOD module trigger wire to the fire
alarm output terminals.
A. Alarm/Bell output: (Figures 1 and 2)
Connect the purple wire to the Alarm or Bell output.
B. Alarm relay, normally open contact: (Figures 3 and 4)
1. Connect one end of the alarm relay contact out-
put to positive auxiliary or detector power fire
alarm output.
2. Connect the purple wire to the other end of the
alarm relay contact output.
2. Connect the red and black wires to the panel auxiliary or
detector power (red to positive, black to negative).
3. 2-wire models
Connect the yellow and orange wires to the panel initiat-
ing circuit (yellow to positive, orange to negative).
4-wire models
Connect the yellow and orange wires to the panel detec-
tor power circuit (yellow to positive, orange to negative).
4. 2-wire models
Connect the brown and white wires to the smoke de-
tector power supply input (brown to positive, white
to negative).
4-wire models
Connect the brown and white wires to the smoke detec-
tor power circuit (brown to positive, white to negative).
NOTE: In an alarm condition, a wiring-fault
trouble state may also register at the panel
when the RRS-MOD is used.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Series
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NOTE: Please refer to Figures 5 and 6 for Ademco Vista panels and Figures 7 and 8for DSC Power 832 panels.
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Figure 1. 2-Wire system triggered from alarm/bell output:
Figure 2. 4-Wire system triggered from alarm/bell output:
Figure 3. 2-Wire system triggered from alarm relay contact:
EOL
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
+
–
UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL
2–WIRE
INITIATING
DEVICE
CIRCUIT
PURPLE
T+
+
–
+
–
AUX POWER
YELLOW
IN+
ORANGE
IN–
RED
PWR+
BLACK
PWR–
BROWN
OUT+
WHITE
OUT–
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 RA+
5 RA-
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 RA+
5 RA-
+
–
BELL/
ALARM
CIRCUIT
(positive signal
in alarm state)
EOL
UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
EOL RELAY
(SHOWN ENERGIZED)
PANEL
DETECTOR
POWER
+
–
+
–
AUX POWER
OR
DETECTOR
POWER
INITIATING
DEVICE
CIRCUIT
+
–
BELL/ALARM
CIRCUIT
(positive signal
in alarm state)
PURPLE
T+
YELLOW
IN+
ORANGE
IN–
RED
PWR+
BLACK
PWR–
BROWN
OUT+
WHITE
OUT –
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
ALARM
RELAY
(NO Contact)
UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL
2–WIRE
INITIATING
DEVICE
CIRCUIT
PURPLE
T+
+
–
+
–
AUX POWER
YELLOW
IN+
ORANGE
IN–
RED
PWR+
BLACK
PWR–
BROWN
OUT+
WHITE
OUT–
EOL
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
+
–
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 RA+
5 RA-
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 RA+
5 RA-
+
–
CAUTION
When using the RRS-MOD
with model 2WTA-B, do not
mix the 2WTA-B with other
model smoke detectors and
dry contact closure devices, in-
cluding mechanical heat detec-
tors, manual pull stations and
waterflow switches. Such mix-
ing can cause a direct short on
the auxiliary power terminals,
damaging the control panel’s
internal circuitry and/or dam-
aging devices connected to the
initiating device circuit.

UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL
2 – WIRE
SMOKE
ZONE
+
–
+
–
AUXILIARY
POWER
OUTPUT
YELLOW
PURPLE
T +
ORANGE
RED
BLACK
BROWN
WHITE
AUXILIARY
RELAY
470
1/2 WATT*
SYSTEM SENSOR
2WTA-B SMOKE
DETECTORS
(UP TO 16 DETECTORS
PER ZONE)
ADEMCO
CONTROL
PANEL
APPCLICABLE
CONTROLS:
5110XM
5140XM
VISTA-32FB
VISTA-100
VISTA-128FB
SYSTEM SENSOR REVERSING
RELAY/SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE (RRS-MOD)
(MOUNT INSIDE CONTROL ENCLOSURE)
NOT REQUIRED ON 5110XM
WHEN 5100XM JUMPER W3 INTACT
TAKE POWER FROM CONTROLS
AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUT ONLY
EOL
2K OHMS
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
+
–
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 RA+
5 RA-
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 RA+
5 RA-
+
–
*470Ω 1/2 WATT RESISTOR NEEDED FOR PANEL TO RESET
ALARM
CIRCUIT
(positive signal
in alarm state)
UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL
INITIATING
CIRCUIT
PURPLE
T+
+
–
+
–
AUX POWER
2 -WIRE
YELLOW
ORANGE
RED
BLACK
BROWN
WHITE
BELL/
470
1/2 WATT*
ADEMCO
CONTROL
PANEL
APPCLICABLE
CONTROLS:
VISTA-20
VISTA-40
VISTA-50P
VISTA-32FB
VISTA-100
VISTA-128FB
SYSTEM SENSOR REVERSING
RELAY/SYNCHRONIZATION
MODULE ( RRS-MOD)
(MOUNT INSIDE CONTROL ENCLOSURE)
SYSTEM SENSOR
2WTA-B SMOKE
DETECTORS
(UP TO 16 DETECTORS
PER ZONE)
EOL
2K OHMS
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z)
+
–
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 RA+
5 C
+
–
*470Ω 1/2 WATT RESISTOR NEEDED FOR PANEL TO RESET
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Figure 4. 4-Wire system triggered from alarm relay contact:
UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL
DETECTOR
POWER
+
–
+
–
AUX POWER
OR
DETECTOR
POWER
INITIATING
DEVICE
CIRCUIT
+
–
ALARM
RELAY
(NO Contact)
PURPLE
T+
YELLOW
IN+
ORANGE
IN–
RED
PWR+
BLACK
PWR–
BROWN
OUT+
WHITE
OUT–
EOL
EOL RELAY
(SHOWN ENERGIZED
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
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Figure 5. Connecting 2WTA-B smoke detectors to Ademco controls using RRS-MOD module triggered from
bell/alarm circuit:
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Figure 6. Connecting 2WTA-B smoke detectors to Ademco controls using RRS-MOD module triggered from
auxiliary relay:
Connection Diagrams with Ademco Vista Panels
The connection diagrams enclosed show how to connect the 2WTA-B model smoke detector to the Vista panels using the
System Sensor polarity reversal relay module (RRS-MOD). Please make sure that the smoke detectors are connected prop-
erly to the zones specified in the wiring diagrams for proper operation of the smoke detectors.
Programming information:
• The supervisory feature for the
bell circuit must be turned off.
See applicable control manual
for procedure.
RRS-MOD Configuration:
• Set switch on RRS-MOD to “OFF”.
Programming information:
• Program Auxiliary relay to acti-
vate on alarms
• Assign Auxiliary relay as an
output for zones programmed
for fire alarm response only
(Types 9, 16, or 17)
RRS-MOD Configuration:
• Set switch on RRS-MOD to “ON”.

UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL
AUX (+)
PGM 2
PGM 1
+
–
AUX
AUX
DSC POWER 832
PURPLE
YELLOW
ORANGE
RED
BLACK
BROWN
WHITE
EOL
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
5.6
K*
*NOTE: 5.6Kresistor must be rated for 1/4W or greater. Must be present for panel to reset.
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© System Sensor 2006
System Sensor warrants its enclosed product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period
of three years from date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other
express warranty for the enclosed product. 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 obliga-
tion of this Warranty shall be limited to the replacement of any part of
the product which is found to be defective in materials or workman-
ship under normal use and service during the three year period com-
mencing 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: System Sensor, Returns
Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174.
Please include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause
of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to replace units which
are found to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use, modi-
fications, 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 limita-
tion 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 which vary from state to state.
Three-Year Limited Warranty
Testing
Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the system is
undergoing maintenance and will temporarily be out of service.
Test in accordance with NFPA 72 test methods, inspections,
and testing frequency.
1. Confirm that all smoke detectors connected to the RRS-
MOD module(s) contain a sounder and the sounders are
activated upon power reversal.
2. Initiate an alarm with one of the smoke detectors con-
nected to the RRS-MOD module using any approved test
method. In the alarm state, all the detectors connected to
the RRS-MOD module must be sounding their sounders.
3. Reset the system from the control panel. All smoke de-
tector sounders should be silent.
4. If the fire alarm panel also functions in burglary, initiate a bur-
glary alarm and ensure the smoke detectors do not sound.
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Figure 8. Connecting 2WTA-B smoke detectors to DSC Power 832 con-
trols using RRS-MOD module with PGM output:
Figure 7. Connecting 4WTA-B, 4WTAR-B, and 4WITAR-B smoke detectors
to DSC Power 832 controls using RRS-MOD module with PGM output:
UL LISTED
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL
AUX (+)
PGM 2
PGM 1
+
–
AUX
AUX
ZONE
ZONE (COM)
+
–
DSC POWER 832
PURPLE
YELLOW
ORANGE
RED
BLACK
BROWN
WHITE
EOL
EOL RELAY
(SHOWN ENERGIZED)
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
1 + IN
2 + OUT
3 - IN/OUT
4 N.O.
5 C
5.6
K*
*NOTE:5.6Kresistor must be rated for 1/4W or greater. Must be present for panel to reset.
All smoke detectors on the 4-wire fire
zone will be synchronized in alarm
and will sound 1 sec ON, 1 sec OFF
only from a fire alarm event.
NOTE:
• Program zone section attributes
for bell output to be pulsing.
• PGM2 must be programmed for
sensor reset.
• PGM1 must be programmed as
Burglary and Fire Bell Output (01)
with ON, ON, OFF attributes.
• RRS-MOD switch must be set to
OFF (factory default setting).
All smoke detectors on the 2-wire fire
zone will be synchronized in alarm,
and will sound 1 sec ON, 1 sec OFF
only from a fire alarm event.
NOTE:
• Program zone section attributes
for bell output to be pulsing.
• PGM2 must be programmed for
2-wire smoke zone (04). Jumper
J1 on the main board must be
removed.
• PGM1 must be programmed as
Burglary and Fire Bell Output (01)
with ON, ON, OFF attributes.
• RRS-MOD switch must be set to
OFF (factory default setting).
Connection diagrams with DSC Power 832 Panels
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