System Sensor B210LPA User manual

SS-450-005 1 I56-1033-001
B210LPA Plug-in Detector 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 Smoke Detectors Application Guide, which provides
detailed information on detector spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and spe-
cial applications. Copies of this application guide are available from System
Sensor. CAN/ULC-S524 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 B210LPA is a plug-in detector base intended for use in an intelligent sys-
tem, with screw terminals provided for power (+ and –), and remote annunciator
connections. Communication takes place over the power (+ and –) lines.
BASE TERMINALS
NO. FUNCTION
1 Power (–), Remote Annunciator (–)
2 Power (+)
3 Remote Annunciator (+)
SPECIFICATIONS
Base Diameter: 6.1 inches (155 mm)
Base Height: .76 inches (19 mm)
Operating Temperature: Refer to applicable sensor Operating Temperature Range using the Base/Sensor Cross Reference Chart at
www.systemsensor.com
Electrical Ratings:
Operating Voltage: 15 to 32 VDC
Standby Current: 170 µA
SNAP ON
DECORATIVE
RING
SCREWS
(NOT SUPPLIED)
DETECTOR
BASE
BOX
(NOT SUPPLIED)
FIGURE 2. MOUNTING DETECTOR BASE TO BOX:
C0128-05
TERMINAL 1
TERMINAL 2
TERMINAL 3
TAMPER PROOF
TAB
C0127-04
FIGURE 1. TERMINAL LAYOUT:
MOUNTING
This detector base mounts directly to 4-inch square (with and without plaster
rings), 4-inch octagon, 3 1/2-inch octagon, and single gang junction boxes. To
mount, remove the decorative ring by turning it in either direction to unhook
the snaps, then separate the ring from the base. Install the base on the box
using the screws supplied with the junction box and the appropriate mounting
slots in the base.
Place the decorative ring on the base and rotate it in either direction until it
snaps into place (see Figure 2).
INSTALLATION AND WIRING GUIDELINES (SEE FIGURE 3)
All wiring must be installed in compliance with all applicable local codes and
any special requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Proper wire
gauges should be used. The conductors used to connect smoke detectors
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.
For signal wiring (the wiring between interconnected detectors), it is recom-
mended that the wire be no smaller than 18 AWG (0.823 square mm). Wire
sizes up to 12 AWG (3.31 square mm) may be used with the base.
Make electrical connections by stripping about 3/8inch (10 mm) of insulation
from the end of the wire (use strip gauge molded in base). Then slide the wire
under the clamping plate and tighten the clamping plate screw. Do not loop
the wire under the clamping plate. (See Figure 4)
Check the zone wiring of all bases in the system before installing the detec-
tors. This includes checking the wiring for continuity, correct polarity, ground
fault testing and performing a dielectric test.
The base includes an area for recording the zone, address, and type of de-
tector being installed. This information is useful for setting the detector head
address and for verification of the detector type required for that location.
Once all detector bases have been wired and mounted, and the loop wiring
has been checked, the detector heads may be installed in the bases.

FIGURE 5A. ENABLING THE TAMPER-RESISTANT CAPABILITY:
PLASTIC LEVER
BREAK TAB AT DOTTED LINE BY
TWISTING TOWARD CENTER OF BASE
USE SMALL-BLADED SCREWDRIVER TO PUSH
PLASTIC LEVER IN DIRECTION OF ARROW
C0130-00
FIGURE 5B. REMOVING THE DETECTOR HEAD FROM THE BASE:
PLASTIC LEVER
BREAK TAB AT DOTTED LINE BY
TWISTING TOWARD CENTER OF BASE
USE SMALL-BLADED SCREWDRIVER TO PUSH
PLASTIC LEVER IN DIRECTION OF ARROW
C0130-00
FIGURE 6. CONNECTION TO REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR TERMINAL:
STRIPPED WIRE
WIRE WITH SPADE LUG
C0116-00
SS-450-005 2 I56-1033-001
©2011 System Sensor
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
to: System Sensor, Repair 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
2
31
2
33
1
2
1
(–)
(+)
+ -
ULC LISTED COMPATIBLE
CONTROL PANEL
CAUTION: DO NOT LOOP WIRE
UNDER TERMINAL 1 OR 2.
BREAK WIRE RUN TO PROVIDE
SUPERVISION OF CONNECTIONS.
CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(–)
(+)
TAMPER-RESIST FEATURE
NOTE: Do not use the tamper-resist feature if the removal tool will be used.
The detector base includes a tamper-resist feature that prevents removal of
the detector without using a small screwdriver or similar tool.
To activate this feature, use needle-nose pliers to break the tab on the detec-
tor base as shown in Figure 5A. Then, install the detector.
To remove the detector from the base once the tamper-resist feature has
been activated, remove the decorative ring by rotating it in either direction
and pulling it away from the base. Then, insert a small screwdriver into
the notch, as indicated in Figure 5B, and press the plastic lever toward the
mounting surface before rotating the detector counterclockwise for removal.
The tamper-resist feature can be defeated by breaking and removing the
plastic lever from the base. However, this prevents the feature from being
used again.
REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR (RA400ZA/RA100ZA)
Connect the remote annunciator between terminals 1 and 3 using the spade
lug terminal included. The spade lug terminal is connected to the base termi-
nal as shown in Figure 6.
It is not acceptable to have three stripped wires under the same wiring termi-
nal unless they are separated by a washer or equivalent means. The spade
lug supplied with the model RA400ZA/RA100ZA is considered an equivalent
means. See Figure 3 for proper installation.
FIGURE 3. TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 2-WIRE LOOP:
FIGURE 4.:
C0129-02
C0473-00
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY