Notifier B401BHA User Manual

B401BH and B401BHA

Conventional Bases with Sounder

General

The System Sensor B401BH(A) Base with Sounder is used
with conventional 400 Series two-wire plug-in smoke detec­tors. Refer to the associated control panel manual for more
information on detector heads.

NOTE: Only compatible UL/ULC-approved smoke detectors may
be used with the B401BH(A).

Features

• Sound output greater than 90 dBA measured in anechoic
room at 10 feet (3.048 m), 24 volts. 85 dBA minimum mea­sured in a UL reverberant room.

• An alarm delay of approximately 10 seconds is built into
the B401BH(A). This delay is present whether the control
signal comes from the sensor or from reversing the exter­nal power supply polarity.

Applications

The B401BH(A) base is intended for use with conventional
plug-in systems. See systems literature for maximum allow­able number of units per loop.

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Conventional Initiating Devices

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B401BH sounder assembly, shown

with a 2541 photo detector

Construction and Operation

The B401BH(A) requires an external 24 VDC supply with
reverse polarity capability. The connections of the external
supply (terminals 1 and 2) and the communication/initiating
loop (terminals 3, 4, and 5) are isolated in the B401BH(A) to
prevent electrical interaction between them.

NOTE: When not used as a supplementary evacuation system,
the external 24 VDC supply shall be treated as a component of the
main power supply system and shall fall under the requirements of
the main power supply system per NFPA 72.

When the detector head’s visible LEDs are latched ON for
approximately 10 seconds, the base horn sounds. A loop of
horns can be made to sound with the polarity reversal of the
external supply.

Installation

NFPA 72 and NEMA guidelines should be observed. For
installation in Canada, refer to CAN/ULC S524, Standard

for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems and CEC Part 1,
Sec. 32.

Units must be mounted directly to a 4.0" (101.6 mm) square
electrical box, minimum 1.5" (38.1 mm) deep, using the sup­plied mounting kit. A maximum space of 0.125" (3.175 mm)
from outside edge of electrical box to the inside edge of the
drywall or ceiling tile is allowable.

A flangeless plug-in base is used to attach detectors to the
B401BH(A) base with sounder.

Before installing detectors, please read Guide for Proper Use
of System Smoke Detectors, document number 156-407-00,
which provides detailed information on detector spacing,
placement, zoning, wiring, and special applications.

B601BH(A) TERMINALS:

1. External Supply Positive (+)

2. External Supply Negative (–)

3. Negative (–) V In

4. Positive (+) V In and V Out

5. Negative (–) V Out

NOTE: Terminals 3, 4, and 5 are used for the communication/initi­ating circuit.

Specifications

Base diameter: 6.0" (152.4 mm).

Base height (less base & sensor): 0.75" (19.05 mm).

Weight: 0.3 lbs. (140 grams).

Operating temperature range: 14°F to 140°F (–10°C to

+60°C).

Operating humidity range: 10% to 95% relative humidity,
non condensing.

Sounder in UL reverberant room: 85 dBA minimum.

Sounder in anechoic room: > 90 dBA @ 10 feet (3 m), 24

volts.

Electrical Ratings

Wiring: Two - wi r e.

EXTERNAL SUPPLY:

Voltag e: 17 to 32 VDC.

Standby current: 1.0 mA maximum.

Alarm current: 15 mA maximum.

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Maximum ripple voltage: 10% of supply voltage.

Startup capacitance: 200 μF.

Agency Listings and Approvals

These listings and approvals apply to the B401BH(A). In
some cases, certain modules or applications may not be
listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in pro­cess. Consult factory for latest listing status.

• UL Listed: file S911.

• ULC Listed: file S911.

• CSFM approved: file 7300-1653:109.

• Maryland State Fire Marshal approved: Permit # 1985.

• MEA approved: file 205-94-E.

Product Line Information

B401BH: Sounder base assembly, includes pre-assembled
sounder and B401 base.

B401BHA: Same as above with ULC listing.

B401: Plug-in flangeless base for 400 Series detectors.

B401A: Same as above with ULC listing.

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Face of B401BH(A) detector base

with sounder

This document is not intended to be used for installation purposes.

We try to keep our product information up-to-date and accurate.

We cannot cover all specific applications or anticipate all requirements.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Back of detector base with sounder

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