
ESL 405
Polarity Reversal Relay Modules
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Installation Instructions
Description
ESL 405 polarity reversal relay modules are designed for use with ESL smoke 
detectors that have built-in sounders. On alarm, the module disconnects the 
detectors from their normal power supply and applies reverse polarity from the 
notification appliance circuit. Applying reverse polarity causes the sounders on 
detectors not in alarm to activate.
Application Notes
Use the following guidelines to determine the appropriate application of the relay 
modules:
• For 2-wire applications, DO NOT connect pull stations, heat detectors or other
shorting devices.
• Use a single reversal module for 4-wire applications.
• For 2-wire applications, use one reversal module for each initiating circuit.
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405-01 and 405-03
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Installation
All wiring must conform to National Electrical Code (NEC) and/or local codes having 
jurisdiction. 
The module comes assembled for installation on a standard 4 inch commercial 
electrical box. 
Use the following instructions to install the module in a control panel:
1 . Slide the terminal/circuit board off the gray plastic mounting bracket. 
2 . Remove the two screws holding the plastic mounting bracket to the metal plate.
3. Place double-sided adhesive tape on the back of the plastic mounting bracket and 
stick the bracket inside the control panel enclosure.
4 . Slide the terminal/circuit board back into the plastic mounting bracket.
5. Strip 3/8” of insulation from each conductor and insert each one under the 
appropriate screw terminal. Refer to the wiring diagrams for typical wiring 
configurations.
6. Tighten the screws and check all wiring connections.
WARNING!
This device may not be compatible with all power supervision relays. When you 
use this device on 4-wire circuits, use the ESL 204 series power supervision relay 
at the end of line. An ESL smoke detector/alarm with a sounder that incorporates 
an end-of-line/sensitivity relay output may also be used.
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Wiring Diagrams
Tw o Wire Diagram
Two wire 
initiating 
circuit
Notification 
Appliance 
Circuit
405-01 
diagram 
(24VDC)
1
3
5
7 
ESL 405-01 (24VDC) 
Polarity reversal relay
2
4
6 
8
ESL 2 Wire Sounder 
smoke detectors
Notification 
Appliance 
Circuit EOLR
First 
detector
* Confirm compatibility when using powered and wire initiating devices.
Four Wire Diagram
Switched 
smoke 
power
Notification 
Appliance 
Circuit
405-01 
diagram 
(24VDC)
405-03 
diagram 
(12VDC)
12
3
5
7
ESL 405-03 (12VDC) 
ESL 405-01 (24VDC) 
Polarity reversal relay
4
6
8
Notification 
Appliance 
Circuit EOLR
ESL 4 Wire Sounder 
smoke detectors
First 
detector
Last 
detector
Last 
detector
End of 
line device
End of 
line 
device
Initiating 
Device 
Circuit
Specifications
Voltage:
405-01 ..............................................................................20-30VDC
405-03 .............................................................................9.2-18VDC
Current:
405-01............................................................................21mA@24V
405-03............................................................................43mA@12V
Contacts...........................................................1A@30VDC resistive
Product Ordering
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30-504 e, UL onlyludomlasreverytiraloptiucricelgnis,CDV21
Weight.....................................................................................0.02lbs.
Dimensions:
Height.........................................................................2.9” (7.3 cm)
Width..........................................................................2.1” (5.3 cm)
Depth.............................................................................1” (2.5 cm)
Listing.......................................................................................UL 864
15845 Rev B   02/01