System Sensor RRS-MOD User Manual

WARNING

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

I56-2203-005

Series

3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

RRS-MOD Reversing Relay/Synchronization Module

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Voltage Range: 8.5 to 35 VDC
Maximum Operating Current: 25mA
Relay Contacts: 2A at 35 VDC
Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
Operating Humidity Range: 5% to 93% non-condensing
Dimensions: 21⁄2˝ x 21⁄2˝ x 1˝
Wire connections: 18 AWG stranded, tinned, 16˝ long

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The RRS-MOD polarity reversing relay/synchronization module is intended
for use with 2-wire and 4-wire i3 series detectors equipped with a built-in
sounder, models 2WTA-B, 4WTA-B, 4WTAR-B, and 4WITAR-B. It is designed
to allow all the detectors in the same loop to sound when one of the detectors
goes into alarm, and to synchronize their audible output. The RRS-MOD also
allows the silencing of the detector sounders from the alarm control panel.

The RRS-MOD may be used with an alarm zone that provides coded output for
fire and continuous output for burglary. By default the RRS-MOD’s switch is
set to “off”. Therefore, the RRS-MOD will only trigger when the alarm output
is coded. In this manner, smoke detectors will only sound from the result of a
fire, and not from a burglary alarm. In this mode, the detectors will provide a
synchronized, coded output. The RRS-MOD contains a relay that is meant for
zone applications, per UL 864.

The RRS-MOD can also be set to only trigger on continuous alarm zone sig­nals by selecting the switch to “on”. In this mode, the detectors will provide a
synchronized, coded output.

NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this equipment

INSTALLATION

Install in a dry indoor location. Choose a mounting location in the control
panel within reach of the provided wire leads. Use a water/isopropyl alcohol
mixture (50/50) to clean the mounting surface. Allow surface to dry and re­move paper backing from the Velcro and catch. Stick the Velcro in the panel
and the catch on the back of the module, then mount the module inside the
control panel. Route terminals to the appropriate terminals as noted below.

WIRING

IMPORTANT: All polarities must be observed!

1. Connect the RRS-MOD module trigger wire to the fire alarm output terminals.

A. Alarm/Bell output: (Figures 1 and 2)
Connect the purple wire to the Alarm or Bell output.
B. Alarm relay, normally open contact: (Figures 3 and 4)

1. Connect one end of the alarm relay contact output to positive
auxiliary or detector power fire alarm output.

2. Connect the purple wire to the other end of the alarm relay
contact output.

2. Connect the red and black wires to the panel auxiliary or detector power

(red to positive, black to negative).

3. 2-wire models

Connect the yellow and orange wires to the panel initiating circuit (yel-

low to positive, orange to negative).

4-wire models

Connect the yellow and orange wires to the panel detector power circuit

(yellow to positive, orange to negative).

4. 2-wire models

Connect the brown and white wires to the smoke detector power supply

input (brown to positive, white to negative).

4-wire models

Connect the brown and white wires to the smoke detector power circuit

(brown to positive, white to negative).

NOTE: In an alarm condition, a wiring-fault
trouble state may also register at the panel
when the RRS-MOD is used.

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When calculating total current draw of the control panel, remember to add
current consumption (25mA) for the polarity reversal relay module (RRS­MOD). IMPORTANT: If the fire alarm output signal is coded, set the switch on
the RRS-MOD to “OFF”. If the fire alarm output signal is continuous, set the
switch to “ON”.

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NOTE: Please refer to Figures 5 and 6 for Ademco Vista panels and Figures 7 and 8 for DSC Power 832 panels.

FIGURE 1. 2-WIRE SYSTEM TRIGGERED FROM ALARM/BELL OUTPUT:

UL LISTED

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

BELL/

ALARM

CIRCUIT

(positive signal

in alarm state)

2–WIRE

INITIATING

DEVICE

CIRCUIT

AUX POWER

PURPLE

T+

BROWN

YELLOW

+

IN+

ORANGE

–

IN–

OUT+

WHITE

OUT–

+

RED

+

PWR+

BLACK

–

PWR–

–

OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 RA+

5 RA-

+

–

OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 RA+

5 RA-

FIGURE 2. 4-WIRE SYSTEM TRIGGERED FROM ALARM/BELL OUTPUT:

UL LISTED

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

BELL/ALARM

CIRCUIT

(positive signal

in alarm state)

PURPLE

T+

(SHOWN ENERGIZED)

EOL

S0101-01

EOL RELAY

CAUTION

When using the RRS-MOD with model
2WTA-B, do not mix the 2WTA-B with
other model smoke detectors and dry
contact closure devices, including me­chanical heat detectors, manual pull
stations and waterflow switches. Such
mixing can cause a direct short on the
auxiliary power terminals, damaging the
control panel’s internal circuitry and/or
damaging devices connected to the initi­ating device circuit.

DETECTOR

POWER

AUX POWER

DETECTOR

POWER

INITIATING

DEVICE
CIRCUIT

BROWN

YELLOW

+

IN+

ORANGE

–

IN–

RED

+

PWR+

OR

BLACK

–

PWR–

+

–

OUT+

WHITE

OUT –

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

FIGURE 3. 2-WIRE SYSTEM TRIGGERED FROM ALARM RELAY CONTACT:

UL LISTED

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

ALARM
RELAY

(NO Contact)

2–WIRE

INITIATING

DEVICE

CIRCUIT

AUX POWER

PURPLE

T+

BROWN

YELLOW

+

IN+

ORANGE

–

IN–

OUT+

WHITE

OUT–

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 RA+

5 RA-

+

RED

+

PWR+

BLACK

–

PWR–

–

OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

+

–

OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

EOL

S0102-00

EOL

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 RA+

5 RA-

S0103-01

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NOT REQUIRED ON 5110XM

FIGURE 4. 4-WIRE SYSTEM TRIGGERED FROM ALARM RELAY CONTACT:

UL LISTED

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

ALARM
RELAY
(NO Contact)

PURPLE

T+

EOL RELAY

(SHOWN ENERGIZED)

DETECTOR

POWER

AUX POWER

DETECTOR

POWER

INITIATING

DEVICE
CIRCUIT

BROWN

YELLOW

+

IN+

ORANGE

–

IN–

RED

+

PWR+

OR

BLACK

–

PWR–

OUT+

WHITE

OUT–

+

–

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

EOL

S0104-00

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS WITH ADEMCO VISTA PANELS

The connection diagrams enclosed show how to connect the 2WTA-B model smoke detector to the Vista panels using the System Sensor polarity reversal relay
module (RRS-MOD). Please make sure that the smoke detectors are connected properly to the zones specified in the wiring diagrams for proper operation of the
smoke detectors.

FIGURE 5. CONNECTING 2WTA-B SMOKE DETECTORS TO ADEMCO CONTROLS USING RRS-MOD MODULE TRIGGERED FROM BELL/ALARM CIRCUIT:

SYSTEM SENSOR REVERSING

RELAY/SYNCHRONIZATION

MODULE ( RRS-MOD)

(MOUNT INSIDE CONTROL ENCLOSURE)

PURPLE

T+

470
1/2 WATT*

BROWN

WHITE

+

–

OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

YELLOW

+

ORANGE

–

RED

+

BLACK

–

*470Ω 1/2 WATT RESISTOR NEEDED FOR PANEL TO RESET

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

SYSTEM SENSOR
2WTA-B SMOKE
DETECTORS
(UP TO 16 DETECTORS
PER ZONE)

+

–

OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 RA+

5 C

Programming information:

EOL

2K OHMS

• The supervisory feature for the bell cir­cuit must be turned off. See applicable
control manual for procedure.

RRS-MOD Configuration:

• Set switch on RRS-MOD to “OFF”.

S0105-02

ADEMCO

CONTROL

PANEL

APPCLICABLE

CONTROLS:

VISTA-20
VISTA-40

VISTA-50P

VISTA-32FB

VISTA-100

VISTA-128FB

UL LISTED

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

BELL/

ALARM

CIRCUIT
(positive signal
in alarm state)

2 -WIRE

INITIATING

CIRCUIT

AUX POWER

FIGURE 6. CONNECTING 2WTA-B SMOKE DETECTORS TO ADEMCO CONTROLS USING RRS-MOD MODULE TRIGGERED FROM AUXILIARY RELAY:

SYSTEM SENSOR REVERSING

RELAY/SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE (RRS-MOD)

(MOUNT INSIDE CONTROL ENCLOSURE)

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 RA+

5 RA-

+

SYSTEM SENSOR
2WTA-B SMOKE
DETECTORS
(UP TO 16 DETECTORS
PER ZONE)

–

OPTIONAL
REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 RA+

5 RA-

Programming information:

EOL

2K OHMS

• Program Auxiliary relay to activate on
alarms

• Assign Auxiliary relay as an output for
zones programmed for fire alarm re­sponse only (Types 9, 16, or 17)

RRS-MOD Configuration:

• Set switch on RRS-MOD to “ON”.

S0106-02

ADEMCO

CONTROL

PANEL

APPCLICABLE

CONTROLS:

5110XM
5140XM

VISTA-32FB

VISTA-100

VISTA-128FB

UL LISTED

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

AUXILIARY

RELAY

2 – WIRE

SMOKE

ZONE

AUXILIARY

POWER
OUTPUT

PURPLE

T +

YELLOW

+

ORANGE

–

RED

+

BLACK

–

TAKE POWER FROM CONTROLS
AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUT ONLY

WHEN 5100XM JUMPER W3 INTACT

BROWN

WHITE

+

–

OPTIONAL

470
1/2 WATT*

*470Ω 1/2 WATT RESISTOR NEEDED FOR PANEL TO RESET

REMOTE
ANNUNCIATOR
(RA400Z/RA100Z)

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UL LISTED

All smoke detectors on the 2-wire fire zone will
be synchronized in alarm, and will sound 1 sec
ON, 1 sec OFF only from a fire alarm event.

NOTE:

• Program zone section attributes for bell
output to be pulsing.

• PGM2 must be programmed for 2-wire
smoke zone (04). Jumper J1 on the main
board must be removed.

• PGM1 must be programmed as Burglary
and Fire Bell Output (01) with ON, ON,
OFF attributes.

• RRS-MOD switch must be set to OFF (fac-
tory default setting).

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS WITH DSC POWER 832 PANELS

FIGURE 7. CONNECTING 4WTA-B, 4WTAR-B, AND 4WITAR-B SMOKE DETECTORS TO DSC
POWER 832 CONTROLS USING RRS-MOD MODULE WITH PGM OUTPUT:

UL LISTED

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

DSC POWER 832

AUX (+)

AUX

AUX

ZONE

ZONE (COM)

PURPLE

PGM 1

YELLOW

ORANGE

PGM 2

5.6
K� *

RED

+

BLACK

–

+

–

*NOTE: 5.6K� resistor must be rated for 1/4W or greater. Must be present for panel to reset.

BROWN

WHITE

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

EOL RELAY

(SHOWN ENERGIZED)

EOL

FIGURE 8. CONNECTING 2WTA-B SMOKE DETECTORS TO DSC POWER 832 CONTROLS US­ING RRS-MOD MODULE WITH PGM OUTPUT:

ALARM

CONTROL

PANEL

DSC POWER 832

PGM 1

PURPLE

EOL

All smoke detectors on the 4-wire fire zone will
be synchronized in alarm and will sound 1 sec
ON, 1 sec OFF only from a fire alarm event.

NOTE:

• Program zone section attributes for bell
output to be pulsing.

• PGM2 must be programmed for sensor
reset.

• PGM1 must be programmed as Burglary
and Fire Bell Output (01) with ON, ON,
OFF attributes.

• RRS-MOD switch must be set to OFF (fac­tory default setting).

S0107-02

AUX (+)

PGM 2

AUX

AUX

YELLOW

ORANGE

5.6
KΩ*

RED

+

BLACK

–

*NOTE: 5.6KΩ resistor must be rated for 1/4W or greater. Must be present for panel to reset.

BROWN

WHITE

TESTING

Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the system is undergoing
maintenance and will temporarily be out of service.

Test in accordance with NFPA 72 test methods, inspections, and testing frequency.

1. Confirm that all smoke detectors connected to the RRS-MOD module(s)
contain a sounder and the sounders are activated upon power reversal.

2. Initiate an alarm with one of the smoke detectors connected to the RRS­MOD module using any approved test method. In the alarm state, all the
detectors connected to the RRS-MOD module must be sounding their
sounders.

System Sensor warrants its enclosed product 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 the enclosed product.
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 replacement of any part of the product 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 Department, RA

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1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

3. Reset the system from the control panel. All smoke detector sounders

4. If the fire alarm panel also functions in burglary, initiate a burglary alarm

THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

#__________, 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
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.

1 + IN

2 + OUT

3 - IN/OUT

4 N.O.

5 C

S0108-02

should be silent.

and ensure the smoke detectors do not sound.