Interlogix 5515-G User Manual
5500 Moisture Detection Series
Models: 5501 Moisture Processor
5505 Under Carpet Sensor
5515 Surface Mount Sensor
Installation Instructions
Description
The 5500 Moisture Detection Series is designed to
respond to the presense of water and other nonflammable
conductive liquids and to be connected in the closed loop
of an alarm system. Sensors include Model 5505 Under
Carpet Sensor and Model 5515 Surface Mount Sensor.
Any combination of up to four sensors can be used with
Model 5501 Moisture Processor.
The 5501 Moisture Processor can be used with any closed
loop control, dialer, or wireless transmitter input circuit.
The processor comes with internal lithium batteries that
have an anticipated life of 10 to 15 years. The processor
offers flexibility in mounting with no need for an external
power source and minimal wiring required.
Installation
1 T o open the processor, insert a small, flat-bladed
screwdriver in the slot at top or bottom of the unit
and pry the cover up from the base.
2 Mount the processor using the mounting holes
shown in Figure 1.
3 Placement of the sensors depends on the model type:
Model 5505 - Insert the sensor beneath carpeting
or rugs. When padding is used, position the
sensor between the padding and the carpet. The
sensor can be walked on, so there is no need to
avoid high traffic areas.
Model 5515 - The sensor can be mounted to any
surface and in any position, using screws or
double-sided tape.
Maximum of 4 sensors, any
mix of Models 5505 or 5515
Wire entry
hole
Test Button
Wire entry
hole
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
Sensor
Mounting hole
SENSOR
CLOSED LOOP
+ -
Mounting hole
Closed Loop
To control, dialer, or
wireless transmitter
(observe polarity)
MAXIMUM OF
FOUR SENSORS
PARALLEL WIRED
OBSERVE
POLARITY
Wire entry
hole
LED
Wire entry
hole
Wiring
The sensors are wired in parallel (see Figure1) without the
need to observe polarity . The connection for output,
however, is polarity sensitive and should be verified by
actually triggering the processor and allowing the control,
dialer, or transmitter to operate.
Testing
Press the test button (see Figure 1) for 15 seconds to
simulate the presence of water and activate the processor
(the LED will flash). Release the button to restore the
processor to normal.
5500 Moisture Detection Series
Figure 1.
Operation
A time delay circuit is provided to reduce the chance of
false alarms. The processor requires the presence of
moisture for 10 seconds before going into alarm mode. It
will stay in alarm mode until the moisture is removed from
the affected sensor (s). When tripped, the LED will flash at
2-second intervals until the sensor is dry . Isolation from
"ground" is obtained by the use of optical coupling
between sensor input and processor output circuits.
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Dimensions
5501 Moisture Processor
2.75"
7.0cm
5505 Under Carpet Sensor
1.00"
2.54cm
3.00"
0.25"
0.63cm
5515 Surface Mount Sensor
7.62cm
4.56"
11.58cm
1.38"
3.51cm
10" Lead
3m
Specifications
Loop type ............................................................................ Closed
Battery type .......................................................................Lithium
Battery life ...................................... Approximately 10 to 15 years
Alarm response ................10 seconds delay, then on as long as wet
Test button............................................Simulates moisture for test
LED ............................................ Flashes every 2 seconds on alarm
Trigger resistance ........................................................... 500K ohm
Sensor isolation from ground ................................... Photo coupled
Sensing circuit .......................... AC to eliminate electolysis (1 Hz)
Cable length ..............................................100 feet (30m) maximum
Loop resistance .............................. 10 ohms maximum (non-alarm)
1 M ohm minimum (alarm)
Operating temperature ....5501 Moisture Processor, 0° F to 125° F
(-17° C to 51° C)
5505 and 5515 sensors, 33° F to 180° F
(0° C to 82° C)
Number of sensors per processor ..................................4 maximum
10' Lead
3m
0.7"
1.8cm
3.5"
8.9cm
3.9"
9.9cm
0.6"
1.5cm
Ordering Information
Model Number Description Loop T yp e Co lor Lead
5501 Moisture Processor Closed Mahogany brown T erminals
5505 Under Carpet Sensor N/A White 10 ft (3m)
5515 Surface Mount Sensor N/A Gray 10 ft (3m)
12345 SW Leveton Drive
Tualatin, OR 97062
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1038436 Rev A 06/02
5500 Moisture Detection Series
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