INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

I56-0598-004R
B114LP Plug-in Detector Base 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
For use with the following smoke detectors: US - 1151, 2151, 2151T; 1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: 630-377-6495
CANADA - 1151A, 2151A, 2151TA; EUROPE - 1151E, 2151E www.systemsensor.com
Specifications
Base Diameter: 6.2 in (157 mm)
Base Height: 0.95 in (24 mm)
Weight: 0.6 lb (274 g)
Mounting: 4˝ square box with or without plaster ring, minimum depth 1.5˝; 4˝ octagon box, minimum depth 1.5˝;
31⁄2˝ octagon box, minimum depth 1.5˝; 31⁄2˝ octagon box, minimum depth 1.5˝
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 93% Relative Humidity Non-condensing
Electrical Ratings (includes base and detector)
System Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Relay Contact Ratings Resistive Load: Form A — 2.0A @ 30VAC/DC; Form C — 2.0A @ 30VAC/DC, 1.0A @ 125VAC
(If used, the RA400 Remote Annunciator and RTC operates within the specified detector system voltage)
Start-up Time (after 60 second reset): 36.0 seconds maximum

Before Installing nect smoke detectors to control panels and accessory devices should be color-
Please thoroughly read the System Sensor manual I56-407, Guide for Proper coded to reduce the likelihood of wiring errors. Improper connections can
Use of System Smoke Detectors. This manual provides detailed information on prevent a system from responding properly in the event of a fire.
detector spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and special applications, and is For signal wiring (the wiring between interconnected detectors), it is recom-
available at no charge from System Sensor. (For installation in Canada, refer to mended that the wire be no smaller than AWG 18. However, the screws and
CAN/ULC-S524, Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems and CEC clamping plate in the base can accommodate wire sizes up to AWG 12. The
Part 1, Sec. 32.) use of twisted pair wiring for the power (+ and –) loop is recommended to
NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment. minimize the effects of electrical interference.

IMPORTANT: The detector used with this base must be tested and maintained Figure 1. Terminal layout:
regularly following NFPA 72 requirements. The detector used with this base 24VDC/24VAC
TERMINALS
should be cleaned at least once a year.
BASE
General Description TERMINALS
6
7
The model B114LP detector base is designed for use with System Sensor model
2151 photoelectronic and 1151 ionization detector heads. This four-wire base is
equipped with screw terminals for the connection of power, ground, relay connec- STRIP GAUGE 2
tions, and an optional RA400Z remote annunciator. It also includes a resistor that 1 3
SHORTING
limits current when the associated smoke detector is in the alarm state. SPRING
4
8 5
Mounting 9
10
The detector base mounts directly to 31/2-inch and 4-inch octagon boxes and 11
TAMPER
RESISTANT TAB
4-inch square boxes, with or without plaster rings. To mount the base, remove
the decorative ring by rotating it in either direction to unhook the snaps before
12
separating the ring from the base. Use the screws supplied with the junction 13 14

box to attach the base to the box through the appropriate slots in the base.
Position the decorative ring around the base and rotate it in either direction C1025-00
until the ring snaps into place (see Figure 2). Figure 2. Mounting base to box:
SNAP ON
BASE TERMINALS DECORATIVE
RING
NO. FUNCTION NO. FUNCTION
1 Remote Annunciator (+) 8 N.O. Alarm Relay
2 Test Coil (+) 9 N.O. Form A
3 Not Used 10 C. Initiation
4 Remote Annunciator (–) 11 C. Contacts SHORTING SCREWS
SPRING (NOT SUPPLIED)
5 RTC (–) 12 N.O. Alarm Relay
6 C. Supervisory Relay 13 N.C. Form C
7 N.O. Form A Contacts 14 C. Auxiliary Contacts
DETECTOR
BASE
Installation Guidelines
Allowable loop resistance is an important specification for control panels as
well as for smoke detectors and their bases. The alarm system cannot be ex-
pected to operate correctly if system components have incompatible allowable
loop resistances. Therefore, before beginning installation, refer to the control
panel manufacturer’s loop resistance specification to ensure that it is listed as
compatible with the System Sensor base and smoke detector being installed. BOX
(NOT SUPPLIED)

All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code
and all applicable local codes and any special requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction, using the proper wire size. The conductors used to con- C0503-00
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Figure 3. Wiring diagram for a typical 120VAC detector system:
W W
N APA451 N APA451
– –

RELEASING RELEASING
DEVICE DEVICE
3 4 3 4

BLACK LEADS BLACK LEADS EOL

TRANSFORMER 2 TRANSFORMER 2
PRIMARY 14 PRIMARY 14
5 13 5 13
1 1
12 12
6 11 6 11
7 10 7 10
9 9
120 8 120 8
VAC VAC

CONTROL ALARM INITIATION LOOP

PANEL
NOTE: ABOVE DIAGRAM SHOWS NFPA REQUIRED WIRING OF SUPERVISED SYSTEMS. SPECIFIED BY PANEL
SCHEMATIC SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE. MANUFACTURER

SUPERVISORY SUPERVISORY
RELAY RELAY

6 7 6 7 EOL

ALARM 10, 11 10, 11

CONTROL ALARM
PANEL RELAY RELAY
8, 9 8, 9

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Wiring Instructions
NOTE: Refer the manufacturer’s instructions for releasing device wiring. This detector base can be made tamper resistant so the detector cannot be de-
NOTE: To ensure that electrical connections are supervised, do NOT loop tached without the use of a tool. To make the base tamper resistant, break off
wires under terminals 8, 9, 10, and 11 - cut the wire at each terminal. the smaller tab at the scribed line on the tamper-resistance tab, on the detec-
tor mounting bracket (see Figure 4A), before installing the detector.
To make electrical connections, strip approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) insulation
from the end of each wire. Slide a wire under the clamp plate on each side of To remove the detector from the base after it has been made tamper resistant,
the terminal screw and tighten the screw. remove the decorative ring by rotating it in either direction and pulling it away
from the base. Then, insert a small screwdriver (Figure 4B) into the notch
If the base is being installed in a zoned system, check the zone wiring before and press the plastic lever toward the mounting surface. Rotate the detector
installing the smoke detector head. The built-in shorting spring makes it con- counterclockwise and remove.
venient to do this. After the detector base is wired and attached to the electri-
Figure 4A. Activating tamper-resistance feature:
cal box, position the shorting spring against terminal 3. Use the slot in the
PLASTIC LEVER
retaining clip to hold the spring against the terminal, as shown in Figure 1. USE SMA
This shorts the negative-in and negative-out leads so that loop wiring can be PLASTIC
tested for continuity. Do NOT remove the shorting spring from the base when
continuity tests are completed.
After all detector bases have been mounted, wired, and the wiring checked, C0130-00
BREAK TAB AT DOTTED LINE BY
install the detector heads. The shorting spring in the base automatically disen- TWISTING TOWARD CENTER OF BASE
gages when the detector head is removed from the base. DO NOT remove the Figure 4B. Removing the detector head from base:
shorting spring since it reengages as the detector headPLASTIC
is turned into the base,
LEVER
USE SMALL-BLADED SCREWDRIVER TO PUSH
completing the circuit. PLASTIC LEVER IN DIRECTION OF ARROW

Tamper-resistance Feature
NOTE: Do NOT use the tamper-resistance feature if theBREAK
System
TAB Sensor XR2
AT DOTTED LINE BY
TWISTING TOWARD CENTER OF BASE
Removal Tool will be used to remove detectors from the base. C0130-00

Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

Three-Year Limited Warranty
System Sensor warrants its enclosed smoke detector base to be free from defects in ma- Repair Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please
terials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from include a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company
date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this smoke shall not be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be defective because
detector base. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the au- of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of
thority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s manufacture. In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental
obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the damages for breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even
smoke detector base which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under if the loss or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not
normal use and service during the three year period commencing with the date of manu- allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
facture. After phoning System Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
Return Authorization number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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