System Sensor B200SA User manual

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B200SA
Intelligent Sounder Base
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
6581 Kitimat Road, Unit 6, Mississauga, Ontario L5N-3T5
1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: [phone]
www.systemsensor.ca
BEFORE INSTALLING
Please read the System Sensor Smoke Detector Application Guide, which
provides detailed information on sensor spacing, placement, zoning, wiring,
and special applications. Copies of this manual are available from System
Sensor. CAN/ULC S524 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 main-
tained regularly following CAN/ULC S536 requirements. The detector should
be cleaned at least once a year.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The B200SA sounder base is used with System Sensor 200-Series sensor
heads or equivalent. For a list of compatible sensors, refer to the System Sen-
sor website at www.systemsensor.com. Refer to the appropriate manual for
more information on sensors.
The B200SA sounder base was designed specifically to meet the needs of
dwelling unit applications. It offers maximum flexibility in configuration and
operation to meet or exceed the requirements of CAN/ULC S525 and CAN/
ULC S529.
The sounder base is capable of producing a variety of tone patterns, includ-
ing the distinctive three-pulse temporal pattern (ANSI Temporal 3) fire alarm
signal now required by ULC for commercial and residential applications.
The B200SA can be commanded by the Fire Alarm Control Panel to adopt
the address of the attached sensor head, but as a unique device type on the
loop. By using the address, the fire alarm control panel can command an
individual sounder base to activate, or a group of sounders in a suite or other
multi-room configuration. The command set from the panel can be tailored to
the specific event, allowing selection of volume, tone, and group. The device
offers two volume levels. The available tones are Continuous, ANSI Temporal
3, and March Time. In addition, some fire alarm panels will offer the ability to
command a custom tone pattern. Refer to the appropriate fire alarm control
panel manual for more information.
The B200SA can be silenced remotely by using a ULC listed remote silence
switch model RSM-1SWA. When operated, the base will be silenced for not
more than 10 minutes after which time the base will resound if the system is
still in alarm. The Fire Alarm Control Panel can also resound the base. The
B200SA also has a silence test feature. If when the base is sounding the si-
lence switch is pressed and held for more than 5 seconds and then released,
the base will silence but resound after 10 seconds.
Specifications
Base Diameter: 6.875” (17.46 cm)
Base Height (less sensor): 2.0” (5.08 cm)
Weight: 0.50 lb. (227 gm)
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 150°F (0° to 66°C)
Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 93% relative humidity (non-condensing)
External Supply Electrical Ratings
External Supply Voltage: 16 to 33 VDC (VFWR)
Standby Current: 500 μA maximum
Alarm Current: 40mA Max. (DC)
70mA Max. (FWR)
SLC Electrical Ratings
SLC Operating Voltage: 15 to 32 VDC
SLC Standby Current: 300 μA maximum
Sound Output
High Volume: Greater than 87 dBA minimum measured in a ULC anechoic room at 10 feet, 24 Volts (in continuous tone)
Low Volume: Greater than 85 dBA minimum measured in a ULC anechoic room at 10 feet, 24 Volts (in continuous tone)
In addition, the B200SA is equipped with the circuitry to recognize the System
Sensor synchronization protocol, enabling the sounder base to be used as
a component of the general evacuation signal – producing a ULC compliant
Temporal 3 pattern in synchronization with other System Sensor notification
devices. This requires connection to a power supply capable of generating
the System Sensor synchronization pulses. In this scenario, the sounder
bases will have the ability to synchronize with other System Sensor horns,
horn/strobes, and chimes using the same power source.
The sounder base is intended for use with intelligent systems. The sounder
base requires an external 24 VDC power supply. The connections for the
external power supply and the communication loop are isolated to prevent
electrical interaction between them. Refer to the panel manual for maximum
allowable number of units per loop.
NOTE: For ULC Installations, the Temporal 3 tone at high volume should be
used for evacuation. The use of other tone styles and low volume level will be
at the discretion of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
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 requirements of the main power supply sys-
tem per ULC.
WIRING GUIDELINES
All wiring must be installed in compliance with the Canadian 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 specifica-
tions. 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.
This model is compatible with Sytem Sensor Models MDLA, MDL3RA, MDLWA, MDL3WA and SYNC-1A

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Wire sizes up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2) may be used with the base. The sounder
base will be shipped with the screw terminals set for 14 AWG wiring. If 12
AWG wire is to be used, back out the screws to allow the wire to fit beneath
the clamping plates.For best system performance, the power (+ and -) wires
and the communication circuit wires should be twisted pair or shielded cable
installed in a separate grounded conduit to protect the communication loop
from electrical interference.
Make wire connections by stripping about 3/8” of insulation from the end of
the wire. Then, slide the bare end of the wire under the appropriate clamping
plate (See Figure 1), and tighten the clamping plate screw. Do NOT loop the
wire under the clamping plate (See Figure 2) The wiring diagram for a typical
2-wire intelligent system is shown in Figure 4.
For system monitoring - for terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5, do not use looped wire
under terminals. Break wire run as shown in Figure 2 to provide monitoring
of connections.
B200SA TERMINALS
No. Function
1. Not Used
2. Positive (+) Comm. Line In and Out
3. Negative (-) Comm. Line In and Out
4. External Supply Positive (+)
5. External Supply Negative (-)
6. Remote Annunciator
7. Hush +
8. Hush -
MOUNTING
Mount the B200SA mounting plate directly to an electrical box. The plate will
mount directly to 4” square (with or without plaster ring), 4” octagon, 3 1/2”
octagon, single gang or double gang junction boxes.
1. Connect field wiring to terminals, as shown in Figure 1 and 2.
2. Attach the mounting plate to the junction box as shown in Figure 3.
3. To mount the sounder base, hook the tab on the sounder base to the
groove on the mounting plate.
4. Then, swing the sounder base into position to engage the pins on the
product with the terminals on the mounting plate.
5. Secure the sounder base by tightening the mounting screws.
6. Install a compatible smoke sensor as described in the installation manual
for the sensor.
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
Sensors and bases must be tested after installation and as an integral part of
a periodic maintenance program. Test the B200SA as follows:
NOTE: Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the smoke sensor
system is undergoing maintenance and, therefore, will be temporarily out of
service. Disable the system undergoing maintenance to prevent unwanted
alarms.
1. Via the fire alarm control panel, command the individual B200SA to ac-
tivate using the associated sensor address. That sounder base should
sound in approximately five seconds.
2. Via the fire alarm control panel, command all B200SA sounder bases to ac-
tivate using group communication to all associated addresses. All devices
on the loop should sound, and if a temporal tone is commanded, the tones
can be synchronized to each other.
NOTE: Synchronization requires a power supply capable of producing the
System Sensor synchronization pulses.
When performing maintenance on connected smoke sensors, carefully note
the location and address of each removed sensor. When re-installed, the
B200SA will confirm that address of the sensor matches the address stored in
the sounder base memory. If there is a mismatch, this will be communicated
to the fire alarm control panel and the sounder base can be commanded to
chirp at regular intervals until the correct head is installed.
If a replacement head is installed or address changes are required, the mis-
match may be resolved at the panel by commanding the B200SA sounder
base to re-enter its address learning mode and adopting the address of the
new sensor.
FIGURE 3: MOUNTING
FIGURE 2: C0471-02
C0473-00
C0891-01
FIGURE 1:
1
2
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5
6
7
8
CAUTION

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(+) SLC
(–) SLC
(–) POWER
(+) POWER
ULC LISTED COMPATIBLE
CONTROL PANEL
ULC LISTED 24V
POWER SUPPLY
WITH SYSTEM SENSOR
SYCHRONIZATION OUTPUT
OPTIONAL REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR MODEL RA400ZA/RA100ZA
NOT
USED
SLC +
EXT –
EXT +
RA
HUSH +
HUSH –
SLC –
NOT
USED
SLC +
EXT –
EXT +
RA
HUSH +
HUSH –
SLC –
NOT
USED
SLC +
EXT –
EXT +
RA
HUSH +
HUSH –
SLC –
(+) (+) (+)
(–) (–) (–)
E
O
L
THESE DEVICES COULD ALSO BE POWERED BY A FACP NAC OUTPUT
CONFIGURED TO SYSTEM SENSOR SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOL OR
A SEPERATE SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE
THE SYNCHRONIZATION PULSES
A +
SLC +
EXT –
EXT +
SLC –
A +
AB +
AB –
/
/
SUPERVISED
CONTROL
MODULE
ULC LISTED
EOL
RESISTOR
47K
STROBE
(TYPICAL FOR ADA
COMPLIANT INSTALLATIONS)
OPTIONAL REMOTE SILENCE SWITCH
MODEL RSM-1SWA
C0474-06
NOTE: Supervision of both power and communications is integral to each device and opens, shorts, loss of power, and loss of communications are communi-
cated via faults at the fire alarm control panel, without the need for additional end of line devices.
Additional Audible Visible devices may be connected to the same power supply or the the NAC output of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) to provide a
synchronized communication of the alarm signal.
Axis -3dBA Angle -6dBA Angle
Horizontal 40°, 135° 15°, 165°
Vertical 45°, 135° 20°, 160°
VOLUME VOLTAGE TEMPORAL 3 CONT. MARCH TIME
HIGH 24VDC 98 87 98
LOW 24VDC 96 85 96
HIGH 24VFWR 100 91 100
LOW 24VFWR 98 89 98
MIN. SOUND OUTPUT(dB)@ 10ft. in ANECHOIC ROOM
DIRECTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

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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 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 workman-
ship 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
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
to: System Sensor, Returns Department, RA #__________, 6581 Kitimat Road, Unit 6,
Mississauga, Ontario L5N-3T5.. Please include a note describing the malfunction and
suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to repair or replace units
which 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
which vary from state to state.
Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems