Bosch F220-B6, F220-B6R, F220-B6E, F220-B6C Specsheet

Fire Alarm Systems | F220‑B6 Conventional Detector Bases

F220‑B6 Conventional Detector Bases

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u Easy installation

u Interchangeable detector heads

u UL listed when used with a detector from the F220

family

The F220‑B6 Detector Bases work with the F220
Photoelectric Smoke and Heat Detectors. The F220‑B6
is a 12 V or 24 V base for two‑wire loops. The other
bases in this family are 12 V or 24 V bases for four‑wire
loops.

Certifications and approvals

Region Certification

USA UL UQGS: Heat - Automatic Fire Detectors

(UL521), UROX: Smoke - Automatic Fire
Detectors (UL268), UROX7: Smoke ­Automatic Fire Detectors Certified for
Canada (CAN/ULC-S529)

FM F220-B6 Family

CSFM see our website

NYC-

(117-05-E)

MEA

MSFM permit #2200 Sep 2008

Hong Kong HKFSD J-002/C/067

Installation/configuration notes

Compatibility Information

Two‑wire: Bosch Security Systems, Inc. makes no
claim written, oral, or implied that the F220‑B6
Detector Bases work with any two‑wire control panels
except those specified in the Two‑wire Detector/
Control Panel Compatibility List Technical Service
Note (P/N: 4998148185).
Four‑wire: Compatible with all UL Listed four‑wire
control panels. Refer to the control panel's Installation
Instructions for proper end‑of‑line (EOL) resistor
selection.
Detectors: Compatible with the following F220 Series
Detector Heads:

• F220‑P Photoelectric Smoke Detector

• F220‑PTH Photoelectric Smoke Detector with +135°F
(+57°C) Heat Sensor

• F220‑PTHC1 Photoelectric Smoke Detector with
+135°F (+57°C) Heat Sensor and Carbon Monoxide
Sensor Enhancement

1

• F220‑135 Electronic Rate‑of‑Rise, Fixed Temperature
+135°F (+57°C) Heat Detector

• F220‑135F Electronic Fixed Temperature +135°F
(+57°C) Heat Detector

• F220‑190F Electronic Fixed Temperature +190°F
(+88°C) Heat Detector

2 | F220‑B6 Conventional Detector Bases

1

The F220‑PTHC detects carbon monoxide (CO) as a
component of a fire. It is not a CO detector and cannot
activate an alarm in the presence of CO only.

Mounting Considerations

Depending on local regulations, surface mount the
bases using anchors, mollies, or wing nuts; or mount
the bases directly on four‑inch square or octagonal
electrical boxes or single‑gang switch boxes.

Notice

The electrical box must be large enough to
accommodate the number and size of conductors
specified by the National Electrical Code or any
local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Wiring Considerations

In a two‑wire system, the maximum loop length
depends on the number of detector bases on the loop,
the wire size, and the control panel specifications.
Refer to the control panel's installation instructions for
specific wiring information.
In a four‑wire system, the maximum loop length and
number of bases that can be placed on a loop depend
on the voltage drop on the power circuit. Use standard
voltage drop calculations to ensure that the last
detector on the loop has at least 10 V.

F220‑B6C 12/24 VDC Four‑wire Base with Auxiliary
Form C Relay

Four‑wire base with a normally‑open (NO) alarm loop
relay and a set of auxiliary contacts (Form C).

Order number F220-B6C

F220‑B6E 12/24 VDC Four‑wire Power Supervision Base
with End‑of‑line Power Monitoring Relay

Four‑wire base with a normally‑open (NO) alarm relay
and an EOL power supervision relay.

Order number F220-B6E

Parts included

Quant. Component

1 Detector base

1 Literature pack

Technical specifications

Environmental

Relative Humidity: Up to 95%, non‑condensing

Temperature (operating): +32°F to +100°F (0°C to +38°C)

Mechanical

Color: Off-white

Dimensions (diameter x D) 6 in. x 0.9 in. (15.2 cm x 2.3 cm)

Material: Fire‑resistant plastic

Ordering information

F220‑B6 12/24 VDC Two‑wire Base

Standard base for two‑wire (12 VDC or 24 VDC
system) applications.

Order number F220-B6

F220‑B6R Standard 12/24 VDC Four‑wire Base

Standard base for four‑wire (12 VDC or 24 VDC)
detector systems.

Order number F220-B6R