System Sensor B200S User Manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

I56-3387-006R

B200S
Intelligent Sounder Base

This model is compatible with Sytem Sensor Models MDL, MDL3R, MDLW, MDL3W and SYNC-1

3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: [phone]

www.systemsensor.com

Specifications

Base Diameter: 6.875” (17.46 cm)
Base Height (less sensor): 2.0” (5.08 cm)
Weight: 0.50 lb. (227 gm)
Operating Temperature Range: Refer to applicable sensor Operating Temperature Range using the Base/Sensor Cross Reference Chart at systemsensor.com
Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 93% relative humidity (non-condensing)

External Supply Electrical Ratings

External Supply Voltage: 16 to 33 VDC (VFWR)
Standby Current: 500 μA maximum
Alarm Current: 35 mA maximum (at high volume setting); 15 mA maximum (at low volume setting)

SLC Electrical Ratings

SLC Operating Voltage: 15 to 32 VDC
SLC Standby Current: 300 μA maximum
Sound Output
High Volume: Greater than 85 dBA minimum measured in a UL reverberant room at 10 feet, 24 Volts (in continuous tone)
Low Volume: Greater than 75 dBA minimum measured in a UL reverberant room at 10 feet, 24 Volts (in continuous tone)

BEFORE INSTALLING

Please read the System Sensor Smoke Detector Application Guide, which pro­vides detailed information on sensor spacing, placement, zoning, wiring, and
special applications. Copies of this manual are available from System Sensor.
NFPA 72 and NEMA guidelines should be observed.

NOTE: 200 Series sounder bases are not compatible with remote test capable
200 series detectors.

NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
IMPORTANT: The detector used with this base must be tested and maintained

regularly following NFPA 72 requirements. The detector should be cleaned at
least once a year.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The B200S sounder base is used with System Sensor 200-Series sensor heads or
equivalent. For a list of compatible sensors, refer to the System Sensor website
at www.systemsensor.com. Refer to the appropriate manual for more informa­tion on sensors.

The B200S sounder base was designed specifically to meet the needs of dwell­ing unit applications. It offers maximum flexibility in configuration and opera­tion to meet or exceed the requirements of UL268 and UL464.

The sounder base is capable of producing a variety of tone patterns, including
the distinctive three-pulse temporal pattern (ANSI Temporal 3) fire alarm sig­nal now required by NFPA 72 for commercial and residential applications.

The B200S can be commanded by the Fire Alarm Control Panel to adopt the
address of the attached sensor head, but as a unique device type on the loop.
By using the address, the fire alarm control panel can command an individual
sounder base to activate, or a group of sounders in a suite or other multi-room
configuration. The command set from the panel can be tailored to the specific
event, allowing selection of volume, tone, and group. The device offers two
volume levels: 75 dBA and 85 dBA. The available tones are Continuous, ANSI
Temporal 3, ANSI Temporal 4, and March Time. In addition, some fire alarm
panels will offer the ability to command a custom tone pattern. Refer to the
appropriate fire alarm control panel manual for more information.

In addition, the B200S is equipped with the circuitry to recognize the System
Sensor synchronization protocol, enabling the sounder base to be used as a
component of the general evacuation signal – producing an NFPA 72 compliant
Temporal 3 pattern in synchronization with other System Sensor notification
devices. This requires connection to a power supply capable of generating
the System Sensor synchronization pulses, a FACP NAC output configured
to System Sensor synchronization protocol, or a separate synchronization
module.

The sounder base is intended for use with intelligent systems. In addition to
being connected to the SLC, the sounder base requires a connection to either
24 VDC constant power or a NAC circuit, depending on the FACP and intended

use. The connections for 24V constant/NAC power and the communication
loop are isolated to prevent electrical interaction between them.

When connected to a NAC, power is supervised via the NAC circuit supervi­sion while in standby mode (EOL resistor required for Class B operation).
when activated, the B200S provides supervision of NAC power (see Figure 5).

When using a FACP equipped with a “sounder base standby power moni­toring” mode (see table) and constant 24 V power, power supervision EOL
devices (supervision relays and resistors) should not be used (see Figure 4).
In this case, the B200S will provide supervision in both standby and alarm/
active mode. If your FACP is not listed in the table or you choose not to use
“sounder base standby power monitoring” mode, power supervision relays
and EOL resistors are required to provide supervision in standby mode.

NOTE: If the FACP’s “sounder base standby power monitoring” mode is
enabled, connecting B200S sounder bases to the NAC will result in power
supervision failure when in standby. Only connect B200S sounder bases to
constant 24 V power in this case. Refer to the panel manual for maximum al­lowable number of units per loop.

NOTE: For NFPA72 Installations, the Temporal 3 tone at high volume should
be used for public mode evacuation. The use of other tone styles and low
volume level will be at the discretion of the local Authority Having Jurisdic­tion (AHJ).
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.

FACPS EQUIPPED WITH “SOUNDERBASE STANDBY POWER MONI­TORING” MODE

Manufacturer FACP Model Firmware Revision

Notifier NFS-320 Rev. 20 or Higher

Notifer NFS2-640 Rev. 20 or Higher

Notifier NFS2-3030 Rev. 20 or Higher

Gamewell-FCI E3 Series Rev. 2.4 or Higher

Gamewell-FCI S3 Series All Revisions

Honeywell XLS120 Rev. 21 or Higher

Honeywell XLS140-2 Rev. 21 or Higher

Honeywell XLS3000 Rev. 21 or Higher

Silent Knight 5820XL, 5820XL-EVS Rev. 13 or Higher

Silent Knight 5808 Rev. 13 or Higher

Silent Knight 5700 Rev. 13 or Higher

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Silent Knight IFP-2000, IFP-2000ECS Rev. 4 or Higher

1

3

4

Silent Knight IFP-1000, IFP-1000ECS Rev. 13 or Higher

Silent Knight IFP-100, IFP-100ECS Rev. 13 or Higher

Silent Knight IFP-50 Rev. 13 or Higher

Johnson Controls IFS-320 Rev. 21 or Higher

Johnson Controls IFC2-640 Rev. 21 or Higher

Johnson Controls IFC2-3030 Rev. 21 or Higher

WIRING GUIDELINES

All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code
and the local codes having jurisdiction and must not be of such length or wire
size which would cause the base to operate outside of its published specifica­tions. The conductors used to connect smoke sensors to control panels and
accessory devices should be color coded to reduce the likelihood of wiring
errors. Improper connections can prevent a system from responding properly
in the event of a fire.

Wire sizes up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2) may be used with the base. The sounder
base will be shipped with the screw terminals set for 14 AWG wiring. If 12
AWG wire is to be used, back out the screws to allow the wire to fit beneath
the clamping plates.For best system performance, the power (+ and -) wires
and the communication circuit wires should be twisted pair or shielded cable
installed in a separate grounded conduit to protect the communication loop
from electrical interference.

Make wire connections by stripping about 3/8” of insulation from the end of
the wire. Then, slide the bare end of the wire under the appropriate clamping
plate (See Figure 1), and tighten the clamping plate screw. Do NOT loop the
wire under the clamping plate (See Figure 2) The wiring diagram for a typical
2-wire intelligent system is shown in Figure 4.

FIGURE 1:

2

5

6

mount directly to 4˝ square (with and without plaster ring), 4˝ octagon, 3 1/2˝
octagon, single gang or double gang junction boxes.

1. Connect field wiring to terminals, as shown in Figure 1 and 2.

2. Attach the mounting plate to the junction box as shown in Figure 3.

3. To mount the sounder base, hook the tab on the sounder base to the groove
on the mounting plate.

4. Then, swing the sounder base into position to engage the pins on the
product with the terminals on the mounting plate.

5. Secure the sounder base by tightening the mounting screws.

6. Install a compatible smoke sensor as described in the installation manual
for the sensor.

TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE

NOTE: Do not use the tamper-resist feature if the removal tool is to be used.
This detector base includes a tamper-resist feature that prevents its removal
from the base without the use of a tool. To activate this feature, break the tab
from the detector base as shown in Figure 7A. Then, install the detector. To
remove the detector from the base once the tamper-resist feature has been
activated, insert a small-bladed screwdriver into the slot from the top and
press down on the lever (see Figure 7B). This allows the detector to be rotated
counterclockwise for removal. The tamper-resist feature can be defeated by
breaking and removing the plastic lever from the base. However, this prevents
the feature from being used again.

TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

Sensors and bases must be tested after installation and as an integral part of a
periodic maintenance program. Test the B200S as follows:

NOTE: Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the smoke sensor
system is undergoing maintenance and, therefore, will be temporarily out of
service. Disable the system undergoing maintenance to prevent unwanted
alarms.

1. Via the fire alarm control panel, command the individual B200S to activate
using the associated sensor address. That sounder base should sound in
approximately five seconds.

2. Via the fire alarm control panel, command all B200S sounder bases to acti­vate using group communication to all associated addresses. All devices on
the loop should sound, and if a temporal tone is commanded, the tones can
be synchronized to each other.

NOTE: Synchronization requires a power supply capable of producing the Sys­tem Sensor synchronization pulses or a synchronization module.

When performing maintenance on connected smoke sensors, carefully note
the location and address of each removed sensor. When re-installed, the
B200S will confirm that address of the sensor matches the address stored in

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the sounder base memory. If there is a mismatch, this will be communicated
to the fire alarm control panel and the sounder base can be commanded to
chirp at regular intervals until the correct head is installed.

FIGURE 2:

If a replacement head is installed or address changes are required, the mis­match may be resolved at the panel by commanding the B200S sounder base to
re-enter its address learning mode and adopting the address of the new sensor.

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FIGURE 3: MOUNTING

CAUTION

For system monitoring - for terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5, do not use looped wire
under terminals. Break wire run as shown in Figure 2 to provide monitoring
of connections.

B200S TERMINALS

No. Function

1. Not Used

2. Positive (+) Comm. Line In and Out

3. Negative (-) Comm. Line In and Out

4. External Supply Positive (+)

5. External Supply Negative (-)

6. Remote Annunciator

MOUNTING

Mount the B200S mounting plate directly to an electrical box. The plate will

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FIGURE 4: WIRING DIAGRAM

THE SYNCHRONIZATION PULSES (SEE FIGURE 6)

USED TO PROVIDE THE SYNCHRONIZATION PULSES

(CONNECTED TO 24V POWER USING COMPATIBLE FACP WITH “SOUNDER BASE STANDBY POWER MONITORING” ENABLED)

NOTE: Only use this wiring diagram when connecting to 24VDC power using a FACP listed in the table on page 1. Please consult your FACP manufacturer for
panel-specific wiring configurations and special cases.

Additional Audible Visible devices may be connected to the same power supply or the the NAC output of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) to provide a syn­chronized communication of the alarm signal.

CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING

OPTIONAL REMOTE

ANNUNCIATOR MODEL

(–) SLC

(+) SLC

RA400Z/100Z

EXT +

RA

SLC –

EXT –

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(+) CONSTANT POWER

CONTROL PANEL

(–) CONSTANT POWER

U.L. LISTED COMPATIBLE

(+) NAC

(–) NAC

USED

NOT

FIRST
SOUNDER
BASE

SLC +

EXT +

SLC –

(+) (+)

(–)

HORN HORNHORN/STROBE

EXT +

RA

EXT –

SLC +

USED

NOT

SECOND
SOUNDER
BASE

SLC –

RA

EXT –

SLC +

USED

NOT

NTH
SOUNDER
BASE

/
/

(+)

E
O
L

(–)

(–)

A SEPERATE SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE

FIGURE 5: WIRING DIAGRAM (CONNECTED TO NAC OR 24V POWER; OPTIONAL EOL DEVICES FOR CONSTANT SUPERVISION)

NOTE: Only use this wiring diagram when connecting to a NAC or a 24V power supply that does not support “sounder base standby power monitoring”
(see page 1).

CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING

OPTIONAL REMOTE

ANNUNCIATOR MODEL

(–) SLC

(+) SLC

CONTROL PANEL

U.L. LISTED COMPATIBLE

RA400Z/100Z

SLC +

USED

NOT

FIRST
SOUNDER
BASE

(+) NAC OR CONSTANT POWER*

(–) NAC OR CONSTANT POWER*

EXT +

SLC –

RA

EXT –

SLC +

USED

NOT

SECOND
SOUNDER
BASE

EXT +

SLC –

RA

EXT –

SLC +

USED

NOT

NTH
SOUNDER
BASE

/
/

EXT +

RA

SLC –

EXT –

E
O
L

/

(+) NAC

UL LISTED 24V

POWER SUPPLY

(–) NAC

(+) (+)

(–)

(–)

HORN HORNHORN/STROBE

A SEPERATE SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE MAY BE

(+)

E

*WHEN USING 24V CONSTANT POWER

O
L

(–)

(AUX POWER), ADDITIONAL POWER
SUPERVISION RELAYS AND MODULES WILL
BE REQUIRED FOR PROVIDING SUPERVISION
WHEN THE SOUNDER BASES ARE INACTIVE.

(SEE FIGURE 6)

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BREAK TAB AT

USE SMALL-BLADED

SLOT

FIGURE 6: SYNCHRONIZATION DIAGRAM (FOR MDL SERIES SYNC MODULES ONLY)

FACP #1

TEMP JUMP OFF

+

B+

NAC 1

}

B–

B+

NAC 2

}

B–

B+

NAC 3

}

B–

NOTE: Wiring shown for System Sensor MDL Series Sync Module. For additional wiring configurations, see your sync module manual.

FIGURE 7A:

PLASTIC LEVER

EOL
(1)

–

+

–

+

–

+

}

–

+

}

–

+

}

–

+

}

–

HORN
CONTROL

ZONE 1
IN

MASTER

ZONE 2
IN

SLAVE
IN

ZONE 1

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

NAC

SLAVE IN

SLAVE

OUT

DOTTED LINE BY
TWISTING TOWARD
CENTER OF BASE.

}
}
}
}

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

SOUNDER

BASE

SOUNDER

BASE

TO NEXT DEVICE
OR EOL (1)

OPTIONAL

2 STYLE Y ZONES

(CLASS B)

TO NEXT DEVICE
OR EOL (1)

SCREWDRIVER TO
PUSH PLASTIC LEVER
IN DIRECTION OF
ARROW.

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FIGURE 7B:

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Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

System Sensor warrants its enclosed smoke detector base to be free from defects in mate­rials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from date
of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for this smoke detector
base. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the authority to
increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s obligation
of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the smoke
detector base which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal
use and service during the three year period commencing with the date of manufacture.
After phoning System Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return
Authorization number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, Returns

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Department, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please include a
note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not
be obligated to repair or replace units which are found to be defective because of damage,
unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture.
In no case shall the Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for
breach of this or any other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss
or damage is caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.