Installation/Wiring Instructions

Model DT-11 Thermal Detector

These instructions are written in accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS

installation guidelines of NFPA No. 72, National Fire Environmental
Alarm Code, and CAN/ULC-S524, The Installation of Fire Temperature: 32OF (0OC) to 100OF (38OC).
Alarm Systems. Humidity: Up to 93% RH, non condensing
Air Pressure: No effect.
CAUTION Alarm Temp: 135OF (57OC)
Detection Device Storage Electrical
DO NOT install this detection device until all Voltage: 16-27 VDC
construction is completed. Ripple: 3V peak-to-peak
DO NOT store this detection device where it can Supervisory Current: 110μA max
be contaminated by dirt, dust, or humidity. Alarm Current: 33-50mA
Start-up Time: 50 seconds max

DETECTOR PLACEMENT DETECTOR WIRING

Locate the DT-11 on the ceiling, at least 4 inches from The DT-11 should be connected as shown in Figure 1
the side walls. For an ideal, smooth ceiling condition, using the separate mounting base, Model DB-11.
place the detectors at a maximum center spacing of Follow the control panel wiring connection drawing
50 feet (2500 square feet), 25 feet from side walls or installed on the inside face of each control panel cover.
room partitions. For FM Approved installations this See DB-11 instruction, P/N 315-094193, for base
detector has an RTI rating of QUICK, which allows a mounting. Duplicate wiring information is also in the
maximum center spacing of 20 feet (400 square feet). Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
Locate detectors 10 feet from side walls or room provided with every control panel. Note any
partitions. limitations on the number of detectors and
restrictions on the use of remote devices
Actual job conditions and sound engineering judgment permitted for each circuit.
to determine detector spacing. Consider environ-
mental factors including ambient temperature fluctua- INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF DETECTOR
tion, and the nature of the fire hazard. Room or area TO INSTALL:
configuration and ceiling type (sloped or flat, smooth • Align LED in detector with LED symbol on base
or beamed) also dictates placement. and insert detector into base.
Should questions arise regarding detector placement, • Rotate detector counterclockwise while gently
follow the drawings provided and/or approved by pressing on it until the detector drops fully into base.
Siemens Industry, Inc., or by its authorized distributors. • Then rotate the detector clockwise until it stops and
This is extremely important! The detector placements locks in place. Insert optional locking screw (Order
shown on these drawings were chosen after a careful Model LK-11).
evaluation of the area being protected. Siemens TO REMOVE:
Industry, Inc.'s extensive experience in design of the Loosen locking screw, if installed. Then rotate the
system assures the best detector placement by detector counterclockwise until stop is reached. Pull
following these drawings. detector out of base.

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[NO REMOTE DEVICE] [WITH REMOTE DEVICE(S)]
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SEE REMOTE DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1b FOR WIRING DETAILS: 1b
TO INITIATING +
CIRCUIT OF INSTALLATION
SIEMENS 1a 1b DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS
INDUSTRY, INC. 5 6 RR-11 P/N 315-094924
CONTROL PANEL
RLC-11, RLW-11 P/N 315-094925
6 RSAC-11, RSAW-11 P/N 315-094926 -
(SEE CAUTION 1) 5 ADB-11 P/N 315-096162 5

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MULTIPLE REMOTE DEVICES LINE
CAUTION: DEVICE
If remote devices are supported by the initiating circuit,
1. Do not use looped wire under base each detector/base may have up to 2 remote devices
(NOTE
POLARITY
terminal 5. Break wire run to provide with the following configurations and restrictions only: WHEN
APPLICABLE)
supervision of connection. Remote Remote
Device 1 Device 2 Restrictions
2. When a remote relay is used to RR-11 RLC-11, RLW-11 See Caution 2
control a critical system function, RR-11 RSAC-11, RSAW-11 See Caution 2
RLC-11, RLW-11 RSAC-11, RSAW-11 Wire from base to
the relay and its associated detector RLC-11, RLW-11 RLC-11, RLW-11 RSAC-11/RSAW-11
and optional module(s) must be the to RL-11

ONLY devices on the initiating

circuit.

Figure 1 Installation and Wiring Diagram for Conventional Detector

LED INDICATOR OPERATION CAUTION: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

The DT-11 contains an LED indicator capable of IS THE DETECTOR HEAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED.
flashing either one of three distinct colors: green, NO FIELD REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED. THE
yellow, or red. Every seven seconds, the DETECTORS ARE FACTORY REPAIRABLE ONLY.
microprocessor-based detector checks that its critical DO NOT PAINT
electronics are operating. The detector/base plastic is marked DO NOT PAINT.
Based on the results of these checks, the LED This is intended to prohibit painting during routine
indicator flashes as follows: maintenance of the occupancy which can affect
proper operation of the detector.
Flash
Flash Interval COMPATIBLE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
Color Condition (Seconds) Equipment Installation/Wiring
Compatibility Identifier Instructions
G r een Nor mal s uper vis or y oper ation. 7
CDC-4 (FireFinder-XLS System) P/N 315-034200-5
Detector r equir es s er vice ( r epair ) CP-2ER P/N 315-093523-5
Yellow or is oper ating bey ond its 7- 30 CP-35 (System 3) P/N 315-084902-25
envir onmental s pecifications .
* CZM-1 (MXL/MXL-IQ System) P/N 315-090725-8
Red Alar m 2½ * CZM-1B6 (MXL/MXL-IQ System) P/N 315-095355-8
CZM-4 (MXL/MXL-IQ System) P/N 315-090726-12
No Detector is not pow er ed, or
- HZM (FireFInder-XLS System) P/N 315-034850-5
Flas hes r equir es r epair.
HZM (FS-250 System) P/N 315-034850-5
PXL P/N 315-094131-4
PZC-4D (PXL) P/N 315-094164-3
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
PZE-4B (PXL) P/N 315-094065-5
TEST * SXL P/N 315-092419-10
Testing requires no test equipment. A green flash of SXL-EX P/N 315-095997-8
the detector LED about every seven seconds * SZE-4R (SXL) P/N 315-092430-4
indicates that the DT-11 is operating properly. The SZE-4X (SXL-EX) P/N 315-096018-7
minimum test schedule may be found in the current SZE-8AX (SXL-EX) P/N 315-096022-7
edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 7 for installations in the ZU-35 (System 3) P/N 315-083222-17
U.S., and CAN/ULC-S537, The Verification of Fire The detector model number is the compatibility identifier.
Alarm Systems, for installations in Canada. * Control equipment does not support remote
accessories; e.g. lamps or relays.
Note: DT-11 is not for use with XL-3 ZNX modules.

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