Installation Instructions

Model ABHW-4B
Intelligent Audible Base

Introduction The Model ABHW-4B audible base from Siemens Industry,

Inc. consists of a standard base combined with an audible
device. It is an intelligent supervised audible base which
provides 6 selectable tone patterns, 2 volume levels and 2
different power types for alarm (loop power or external power)
by using system configuration tool when ABHW-4B used with
the FD-UL compatible detectors (refer to “Compatible fire
alarm control panels”, “Compatible detector ”,“Detector
Placement” and “Tone and Volume Selection”). The ABHW-4B
audible bases in the same device loop are fully synchronized
with FD-UL detectors and also support RL-HC, RL-HW remote
lamp. The ABHW-4B provides Steady, Temporal 3, Temporal
4, Temporal 4 low power, March time 120 and Canadian
March time 30.
ABHW-4B is fully compatible with all Siemens addressable
detectors (see Compatible detectors section) and recognizes
the detector type automatically.
Application The ABHW-4B is a UL268 & ULC-S529 listed smoke detector
note supplementary device which combines detector base and
audible device functions. It meets or exceeds 85dB at 10 foot
audibility requirement as specified in UL268. When used in
conjunction with listed, compatible Siemens equipment, the
ABHW-4B may be used in lieu of single/multiple station smoke
alarms to achieve enhanced, system-level functionality.
The ABHW-4B can also meet requirement specified in UL464,
UL2075 and ULC-525 except 520Hz requirements for “Sleeping
Area”.

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Specifications Physical Specifications:
Operating temperature: 32°F ~ 120°F (0°C ~ 49°C)
Operating humidity: 10 ~ 95%RH (Non Condensing)
Compatible electrical mounting boxes: 4” square gang box
ONLY, 4” octagon box is NOT compatible
Sound Output:
High: 85dB
Low: 75dB
Tones:
Steady
Temporal 3
Temporal 4
Temporal 4 low power
March time 120
Canadian March time 30
Electronic Ratings:
Operating voltage:
Loop power: 16 ~ 33 Vdc
External power: 16 ~ 33 Vdc
Supervisory current (max):
From loop: 250 µA
From external: 20 uA
Alarm current (RMS max):
Loop powered:
High dBA: 7.5 mA
Low dBA: 4.5 mA
External powered:
High dBA: 8.0 mA
Low dBA: 3.5 mA

Constraints 1. If the alarm current of ABHW-4B is energized by an external

power supply, any UL listed 24VDC regulated power supply
including the aux power output of XLS, FC2005 / FC901 and
PAD-3 / PAD4 can be used (refer to Figure 1); or a 24VDC
NAC, such as PAD3/PAD-4 (refer to Figure 3), ZIC-4A
(FireFinder-XLS zone indicating card (NAC), refer to Figure
2) and NAC from FC2005/FC901 (refer to Figure 4).

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 2. The alarm current of ABHW-4B CAN’T be energized by a
24V FWR power supply.
3. The maximum number of ABHW-4B is related to the max.
current rating and the power line resistance of the external
power supplies applied on the ABHW-4B. Refer to the related
installation instructions of the auxiliary power supply.
4. Refer to Figure 5 for “Loop Powered”. The maximum number
of “loop powered” ABHW-4B is limited by the max. load
capacity and devices loaded in loop. Refer to APPENDIX-A
in this document to calculate the max. number of “loop
powered” ABHW-4B audible bases.
5. The maximum device line resistance cannot exceed the
maximum device line resistance specified in the compatible
panels.
6. T-tapping of the notification appliance circuit is not allowed.
7. The NAC output must be set to a steady DC if it is used for
ABHW-4B.
Configuration The ABHW-4B must be configured by the panel when it is
Important! connected with FD-UL detectors (see table 1). Failure to
configure the ABHW-4B will cause problems. For additional
information please refer to the manual of related panel. Also for
use with H-Series detectors (see table 2) it does not require
panel configuration as it will function the same as an ADBH-11
which will not be synchronized.
Detector (Refer to Figure 6,7) Audible base Model ABHW-4B should be
wiring interconnected as shown in the Installation/Wiring Diagrams
and wired to the specific system modules and control panels
following the appropriate instructions. For operation with
FireFinder-XLS or FC2005/FC901 System, note any
limitations on the number of audible bases permitted on each
notification appliance circuit or 24VDC regulated power
supply, depending on the total cable resistance and load of
each circuit. (See Electronic Ratings section.)

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Detector The detector base comes from the factory prewired. All
mounting signaling and initiating circuits are connected directly to the
back of the ABHW-4B audible base using the four position
terminal blocks.
Base 1. Route all wires out from the outlet box.
mounting 2. When the alarm LED viewing is critical, position the LED
mark on the base in the intended direction (Refer to Figure
8).
3. Make connections directly to the audible base terminals
located on the back of the base. Refer to the related
Installation/Wiring diagram.
4. After all bases are installed, check loop continuity. For
ABHW-4B loop continuity check, refer to the DPU or SDPU
Manual, “Testing a FireFinder-XLS”.
5. If loop continuity is acceptable, proceed with detector head
installation.

Detector Even though no specific spacing are allocated to the detectors

placement used with this base, use 30 foot center spacing (900 sq ft), as
referred to in NFPA Standard 72 National Fire Alarm Code
and CAN/ULC-S524, as a guide or starting point, if practical,
in a detector installation layout. This spacing is based on ideal
conditions—smooth ceiling, no air movement, and no physical
obstructions.
In all installations (except in special circumstances like
computer room under floors), locate the detector on the
ceiling, a minimum of 6 inches from a side wall, or on a wall,
between 4 and 6 inches from the ceiling.
If questions arise regarding detector placement, it is extremely
important that the drawings provided or approved by Siemens
Industry, Inc., or by its authorized distributors be followed! The
detector placements shown on these drawings were chosen
after a careful evaluation of all facets of protecting the area.
Environmental factors such as air current, temperature,
humidity, air pressure, and the nature of the fire load are
carefully considered. Special consideration is given to room or
area configuration and the type of ceiling (sloped or flat, smooth
or beamed). Siemens Industry, Inc.'s extensive experience in

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 the design of fire detection systems assures optimum detector
placement and is reflected in these drawings. Follow sound
engineering judgment made by qualified personnel.

Compatible fire alarm control panels:

Model System Type Doc. P/N
(See Page 10 Note 1) FireFinder® XLS FACP 315-034242
FC2005 Desigo™ Fire Safety 50-point panel A6V10333722
FC901 Cerberus™ PRO 50-point FACP A6V10336754

Compatible detectors:
FD-UL series detectors (table 1):
Model Siemens Part # Doc. P/N Type / Description
FDO421 S54320-F4-A1 A6V10323926 Desigo optical detector
FDOT421 S54320-F6-A1 A6V10323934 Desigo optical / heat detector
FDT421 S54320-F5-A1 A6V10323930 Desigo heat detector
FDOOT441 S54320-F7-A1 A6V10324655 Desigo dual optical heat detector
FDOOTC441 S54320-F8-A1 A6V10324657 Desigo dual optical heat & CO detector
OOH941 S54320-F7-A2 A6V10324659 Cerberus PRO dual optical heat detector
OOHC941 S54320-F8-A2 A6V10324661 Cerberus PRO dual optical heat & CO detector
OP921 S54320-F4-A2 A6V10323928 Cerberus PRO optical detector
OH921 S54320-F6-A2 A6V10323936 Cerberus PRO optical / heat detector
HI921 S54320-F5-A2 A6V10323932 Cerberus PRO heat detector
H-series detectors (table 2):
Model Siemens Part # Doc. P/N Type / Description
HFP-11 500-033290 315-033290 H-Series optical / heat detector
HFPT-11 500-033380 315-033290 H-Series heat detector
HFPO-11 500-034800 315-034800 H-Series optical detector
SFP-11 500-033290C 315-033290C Canada H-Series optical / heat detector
SFPT-11 500-033380C 315-033290C Canada H-Series heat detector
SFPO-11 500-034800C 315-033290C Canada H-Series optical detector

Compatible remote lamps (table 3):

Model Siemens Part # Doc. P/N Type / Description
RL-HW 500-033310 315-033230 Remote alarm lamp (wall)
RL-HC 500-033230 315-033230 Remote alarm lamp (ceiling)

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 LINE 1 DB-11
FROM THE DEVICE LINE OF 6 1b

THE COMPATIBLE PANELS

5 1a
LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATION
LINE 2
8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5
ABHW-4B ABHW-4B LINE 1
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 TO NEXT
- - ADDRESSABLE
DEVICE

+
+
LINE 2
1

TB2 2
O
- 3
+
A EOL HTRI
4
24V Regulated C
Power Supply 5
(Note 6) -
- RPR-1
+ Remote
Relay
+
TB1

Note:
1. RPR-1 remote relay and HTRI are used for 24VDC power supervision. 24VDC wire open will
cause trouble reported by HTRI. Refer to Installation Instruction of RPR-1 (315-096055).
2. ABHW-4B terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of device
loop.
3. EOL device of HTRI: 3.6K, 1/4W resistor, P/N 140-820185.
4. ABHW-4B can be wired either Style Z (Class A) or Style Y (Class B).
5. For the max load current, refer to the specifications of the compatible panels listed in this
document.
6. The 24VDC regulated power supply could be the Aux Power Output from the compatible
panels, or from PAD-3/PAD-4, or other UL listed 24VDC regulated power supply. 24V FWR
power supply can't be allowed.

Figure 1
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4B Audible Base Powered by 24V
Regulated Power Supply

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 SEE 3 LINE 2 LINE 1 SEE 3

FROM DLC LOOP OF 6 1b TO NEXT

FIREFINDER-XLS ADDRESSABLE
SYSTEM 5 1a DEVICE
LINE 1 LINE 2
8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5
ABHW-4B ABHW-4B
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

- -

+
NOTE 2 NOTE 2

24K ZONE 2
1/2W
5%
- -
+

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ZIC-4A
Note:
1. Polarity shown in active state at terminals 1 and 2 of ABHW-4B and 1-4 of ZIC-4A. Proper
polarity must be maintained or audible base will not operate properly. Each audible base must
be tested to verify operation.
2. Tone selection (refer to page 10 NOTE 4 for more information).
3. ABHW-4B terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of the
loop.
4. ABHW-4B shown Style Z (Class A). It may also be wired as Style Y (Class B).
5. ZIC-4A Notification Appliance Circuits provide 4 outputs that can be configured for Class A. or
Class B. Refer to the ZIC-4A Installation Instructions, P/N 315-033050.
6. EOL resistor, 24k ohms, 1/2 watt, 5%, P/N 140-820405.

Figure 2
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4B Audible Base Powered by ZIC-4A
(NAC of FireFinder-XLS System)

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Note:
1. The NAC circuit shown in the diagram is the active state at terminal 1 and 2 of ABHW-4B.
2. ABHW-4B terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of
device loop.
3. The wiring at NAC of PAD-3 / PAD-4 shown in the diagram for ABHW-4B is Style Z (Class
A)(No EOL needed). If Style Y (Class B) wiring used at NAC output, EOL (24K, 0.5W
resistor) must be used.
4. For the max load current and max cable resistance, refer to the specifications of PAD-3 /
PAD-4, P/N: 315-099082/315-050217.

Figure 3
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4B Audible Base Powered by NAC of
PAD-3 / PAD-4 system
LINE 1 LINE 2
FROM THE DEVICE LINE OF 6 1b TO NEXT
THE COMPATIBLE LISTED ADDRESSABLE
IN THE SPECIFICATION 5 1a
DEVICE
LINE 2 LINE 1
8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5
ABHW-4B ABHW-4B
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

- -
+
+

N_AN N_AP N_BN N_BP

NAC outputs of
FC2005 / FC901

Note:
1. The NAC circuit shown in the diagram is the active state at terminal 1 and 2 of ABHW-4B.
2. ABHW-4B terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of
device loop.
3. The wiring at NAC of FC2005 / FC901 shown in the diagram for ABHW-4B is Style Z (Class
A) (no EOL needed). If Style Y (Class B) wiring used at NAC output, EOL (24K, 0.5W
resistor) must be used.
4. For the max load current and max cable resistance, refer to the specifications of FC2005 / FC901.

Figure 4
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4B Audible Base Powered by NAC of
FC2005 / FC901

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 6 1b 6 1b

5 1a 5 1a
LINE 1
FROM DLC LOOP OF
FIREFINDER-XLS SYSTEM
FC2005 / FC901 SYSTEM
LINE 2
8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5
ABHW-4B ABHW-4B
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Figure 5
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4B Audible Base Powered by Device
Loop
TO NEXT ABHW-4B, DB-11,
DB-3S or DB-X3RS
LINE 1 LINE 2
- +
4 3 2 1

8 7 6 5

JUMPER FOR
TONE SELECTION ABHW-4B

LINE 1 LINE 2
FROM DLC LOOP OF
FIREFINDER-XLS SYSTEM
FC2005 / FC901 SYSTEM

Figure 6
ABHW-4B Audible Base Terminal Blocks (only for HFP-11, HFPT-11, HFPO-
11, SFP-11, SFPT-11 and SFPO-11 detectors)

Figure7
ABHW-4B Audible Base Terminal Blocks (only for FDO421, FDOT421,
FDT421, FDOOT441, FDOOTC441, OP921, OH921, HI921, OOH941 and
OOHC941 detectors.)
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 ALARM LED LOCATION
WITH DETECTOR
INSTALLED IN BASE

BASE
MOUNTING
HOLES

Figure 8
Positioning the Alarm LED
1. When installing FD-UL detectors in a FireFinder XLS panel,
use the following panel versions
PMI ver 10.02 or later
Zeus ver 10.02 or later
DLC ver 06.01 or later
2. Please contact Siemens Canada Limited to obtain
Canadian-specific installation instructions documentation.
3. When the audible base ABHW-4B works with FD-UL series
detectors. Up to 6 tone patterns and 2 volume levels can be
selected by user with system configuration tool; there are
two power types for ABHW-4B during alarm, “Loop
Powered” and “External Powered” which can be configured
by system tool.
4. When the audible base ABHW-4B works with H-series
detector Only “External Powered” can be used. A fixed 85dB
tone is provided and only 2 tones can be selected (steady
and Temporal 3, refer to Figure 6): Steady: without a jumper
at terminals 3 and 4; Temporal 3: terminals 3 and 4 are
shorted with jumper.
5. When use “External Powered” for alarm, the ABHW-4B still
takes some power from loop during both supervision and
alarm status to keep it alive and external power is only for
the alarm current.
6. For additional information on the modules used in an
individual system, refer to the Installation Instructions for that
particular module or contact your authorized Siemens
Industry, Inc. representative.

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APPENDIX: Max. number of loop powered ABHW-4B audible
bases in one loop

1. The max. number of loop powered ABHW-4B audible bases in one device
loop depends on the available load current for ABHW-4B audible bases. The
available load current for loop powered ABHW-4Bs (I) can be calculated by:
I = Imax – Id
In which, Imax is the max load current in one loop under the worst case
scenario with 50 cable resistance. Id is the total load current for the
devices loaded in the loop.
Loop Powered ABHW-4B (High dBA)

40

35

30
Number of ABHW-4B

25

audible base quantity

20

15

10

0
0 50 100 150 200 250
Load Current (mA) for ABHW-4B

Figure 9: Max. number of loop powered ABHW-4B in high dBA

Loop Powered ABHW-4B (Low dBA)

60

50
Number of ABHW-4B

40

audible base quantity

30

20

10

0
0 50 100 150 200 250
Load Current (mA) for ABHW-4B

Figure 10: Max. number of loop powered ABHW-4B in low dBA

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2. The max. number of loop powered ABHW-4B for the worst case scenario
(All detectors wired at the end of 50 ohms cable)
Detector Loaded Current available Max number of loop powered ABHW-4B
in one DLC for ABHW-4B High dBA Low dBA
252 FD-UL detectors 189 mA 25 42
252 H-series detectors Note Note Note
100 FD-UL detectors and 113 mA 15 25
152 H-detectors
Note: Loop power can’t be used for ABHW-4B with H-series detector and
the external power must be used.

3. How to calculate the max. number of loop powered ABHW-4B.

Step 1:
Calculate the total load current (Id) for the devices loaded in the device
line using the current rating of each device including accessories.
Example: Current load of 100 FDOT421 detectors = 0.25mA*100 = 25mA
Current load of 152 HFP-11 detectors = 0.75mA*152 = 114mA
Step 2:
Find out the max. device load current (Imax) of device line card at worst
case from the user manual of the panel.
Example: For DLC in XLS systems, 252 H-series devices can be
loaded at the end of 50 ohms max. line resistance (the worst case) and
max. load current is 252mA (Imax).
Step 3:
Find out the available load current (I) for loop powered ABHW-4B
audible bases.
I = Imax – Id
Example: If 100 FDOT421 and 150 HFP-11 detectors loaded at the
end of 50 ohms cable, I=252–139 = 113mA
Step 4:
Find out the max. alarm current rating for the loop powered ABHW-4B
(Ia). Find out the max. number of the loop powered ABHW-4B using
the charts above, or it is equal to (I/Ia).
Example: If all ABHW-4Bs are set to Low volume, the max. number of
loop powered ABHW-4Bs is 25 (from Figure 10). The max. current
rating of ABHW-4B is 4.5mA (from electronic ratings). The max.
number of loop powered ABHW-4Bs is equal to 113mA/4.5mA=25.
If all ABHW-4B are set to high volume, the max. number of loop
powered ABHW-4Bs is 15 (from Figure 9). The max. current rating of
ABHW-4B is 7.5mA. The max. number of loop powered ABHW-4Bs is
equal to 113mA/7.5mA=15.

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