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FIGURE 7: WIRING DIAGRAM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

DETECTOR ACTIVATES SOUNDER BASE(S) IN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY POWERED;
INTELLIGENT RELAY MODULE ACTIVATES ALL SOUNDER BASES .
It has designed grouping for up to six B501BH-3 sounder bases. When wired as a group, any detector in the group that is
activated by the panel will cause other B501BH-3 units in the group to sound. This type of “local” grouping is accomplished B501BH-3 Sounder Base
by wiring the grouped devices together using terminal 4, Sounder Base Interconnect, as shown in the diagram. For use with the following models: 12 Clintonville Road Northford
FSC-851, FSI-851, FSP-851, FSP-851T, FST-851, FST-851R, FST-851H, FAPT-851, CT 06472-1653
The equipment and wiring in dotted line are optional. A System Sensor synchronization module will be required when the B501BH-3 FSL-751, SDX-751CH, FDX-551CH Phone:203.484.7161
is set in synchronization mode either in Temp-3 or Continuous tone.
This type of synchronization grouping is accomplished by wiring the grouped devices together using terminal 2 and terminal 3. All SPECIFICATION
B501BH-3 sounder bases in the group will follow the synchronization signal of the synchronization module, as long as each grouped Base Diameter: 4.04” (10.26 cm)
sounder base is activated. Base Height (less detector): 1.495” (3.8 cm)
Connecting to the Intelligent Relay Module, all B501BH-3 sounder bases on the external power supply loop will sound when Relay Weight: 0.287 lb.(130.2gm)
Module is activated. Operating Temperature Range: -4° to 120°F (-20° to 49°C)
Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 93% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Interconnection, Synchronization and Reverse external power polarity to sound function are independent of each other. They can External Supply Electrical Ratings
also be combined according to different applications. External Supply Voltage: 16 to 33 VDC
Standby Current: 110 A (Typical in 24VDC)
NOTE: A local grouping of horns via the sounder base inter-connects is not supervised; therefore, the group can only be used as a Alarm Current: 35 mA maximum
supplementary evacuation system. It is not acceptable to group horns via the sounder base interconnect for primary alarm signaling. SLC Electrical Ratings
An individual power supply should be used for the synchronization module and the relay module. If one power supplier is used to SLC Operating Voltage: 15 to 32 VDC
provide power for both, the power supply may be shorted. SLC Standby Current: 110 A (Typical in 24VDC)
Alarm Current: 6.5mA (Setting in low volume). When loop power is used and high volume is required,
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BEFORE INSTALLING WIRING GUIDELINES
Please read the Notifier Detector Application Guide, which All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National

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provides detailed information on detector spacing, placement, Electrical Code and the local codes having jurisdiction and must

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66'6<1&+521,=$7,2102'8/( zoning, wiring, and special applications. Copies of this manual not be of such length or wire size which would cause the base to
    are available from Notifier. operate outside of its published specifications. The conductors
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NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/user of this used to connect detectors to control panels and accessory
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/,1(5(/$< IMPORTANT: The detector should be cleaned at least once a errors. Improper connections can prevent a system from
    year. responding properly in the event of a fire.
Wire sizes up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2) may be used with the base.
 
 
    &/$66$237,21$/:,5,1* GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The sounder base will be shipped with the screw terminals set
The B501BH-3 sounder base is used with Notifier intelligent
for 12 AWG wiring. For best system performance, the power
,17(//,*(17 detectors. Refer to the appropriate manual for more information
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&200  6/& The B501BH-3 sounder base was designed specifically to meet
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12 725(9(56(7+(32:(532/$5,7< xibility in configuration and operation to meet or exceed the
&200 requirements of FM3150. 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
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The sounder base is capable of producing either the distinctive
the appropriate clamping plate (See Figure 1), and tighten the
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three-pulse temporal pattern (ANSI Temporal 3) fire alarm
clamping plate screw. Do NOT loop the wire under the clamping
signal now required by NFPA 72 for commercial and residential
plate (See Figure 2). The wiring diagram for a typical 2-wire
applications or a continuous tone by simply setting toggle
intelligent system is shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7.
switch from the device. Additionally, the B501BH-3 is designed
to be compatible with existing installations of B200S(R)
sounder bases.
The sounder base is intended for use with intelligent systems. CAUTION
Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems It requires an external 24VDC supply or communication loop
power supply, which is set by using a DPDT slide switch. The For system monitoring - for terminals 4 and 5, do not use looped
sounder base is capable of sounding in high volume or low wire under terminals. Break wire run as shown in Figure 2 to
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
volume and is capable of producing either the distinctive three- provide monitoring of connections.
Notifier warrants its enclosed sounder base to be free from defects in Northford CT 06472-1653. Please include a note describing the malfunc- pulse temporal pattern (ANSI Temporal 3) fire alarm signal now
materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period tion and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not be obligated required by NFPA 72 for commercial and residential FIGURE 1:
of three years from date of manufacture. Notifier makes no other to repair or replace units which are found to be defective because of B501BH-3 TERMINALS
applications or a continuous tone, with or without gradient tone.
express warranty for this sounder base. No agent, representative, damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterations occurring after
dealer, or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or the date of manufacture. In no case shall the Company be liable for any Work-alone mode or synchronization mode is also settable. No. Function
alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other These functions can independently set by two toggle switches. T1. External Supply Negative (-)
obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is Refer to the panel manual for maximum allowable number of T2. External Supply Positive (+)
of any part of the sounder base which is found to be defective in caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow units per loop.
/Synchronization signal input( + )
materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the NOTE: For NFPA72 Installations, the Temporal 3 tone should
three year period commencing with the date of manufacture. After above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives T3. Synchronization signal input( - )
be used for public evacuation.
contacting Notifier for a Return Authorization number, send defective you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary NOTE: When not used as a supplementary evacuation system, T4. Sounder Base Interconnect
units postage prepaid to: Notifier, Repair Department, RA from state to state. the external 24VDC supply shall be treated as a component of T5. Positive (+) Comm. Line In and Out
#__________, 12 Clintonville Road, the main power supply system and shall fall under the T6. Negative (-) Comm. Line In and Out
requirements of the main power supply system per NFPA 72.

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FIGURE 2: TAMPER RESISTANT FEATURE J1 Power Supply Setting
FIGURE 5: B501BH-3 SETTING
NOTE: Do not use the tamper-resist feature if the removal tool
is to be used. POSITION Position DESICRIPTION
This detector base includes a tamper-resist feature that 0 Communication loop power supply
prevents its removal from the base without the use of a tool. To
1 External DC24V power supply
activate this feature, break the tab from the detector base as
J1 (POWER SUPPLY SELECT)
shown in Figure 4A. Then, install the detector. Function Setting
To remove the detector from the base once the tamper-resist
S1 (VOLUME SETTING) Position
feature has been activated, insert a small-bladed screwdriver
S2 (TONE SETTING)
into the slot from the top and press down on the lever (see DESICRIPTION
S S S S
Figure 4B). This allows the detector to be rotated Counter- 6 (WORK MODE SETTING) No.
S4 (GRADIENT TONE SETTING) 1 2 3 4
clockwise for removal. The tamper-resist feature can be
defeated by breaking and removing the plastic lever from the Low volume & Continuous & Alone
base. However, this prevents the feature from being used again. 1 0 0 0 0
&Alarm without gradient tone
Notes: High volume & Continuous & Alone
2 1 0 0 0
& Alarm without gradient tone
1. Slide DPDT switch to position “0” or “1” to change Low volume & Temp-3 & Alone
3 0 1 0 0
setting for Volume, Tone, Work mode (Alone or & Alarm without gradient tone
MOUNTING Synchronization), and Gradient tone High volume & Temp-3 & Alone
FIGURE 4A. ACTIVATING TAMPER-RESISTANT FEATURE 4 1 1 0 0
Mount the B501BH-3 directly to an electrical box. Embedded 2. There are totally 12 configurations. See table on & Alarm without gradient tone
box mounting holes distance greater than 1.96 inch (49.8mm) right. 5 0 0 1 0 Low volume & Synchronization & Alarm
and smaller than 3.43 inch (87.1mm). 3. When loop power is used, it is recommended to 0 1 1 0 without gradient tone
1. Install the plaster ring to the sounder base if the sounder PLASTIC LEVER
BREAK TAB AT DOTTED LINE BY switch S1 to “0” for low volume. 1 0 1 0 High volume & Synchronization & Alarm
base install with plaster ring.
TWISTING TOWARD CENTER OF BASE
4. When loop power is used and high volume is 6 without gradient tone
1 1 1 0
2. Connect field wiring to terminals, as shown in Figure 1 required, alarm current will be greater than 6.5mA Low volume & Continuous & Alone
and 2. but less than 35mA. 7 0 0 0 1
& Alarm with gradient tone
3. Attach the sounder base to the junction box as shown in 5. Tone selection will be disabled when the High volume & Continuous & Alone
Figure 3. synchronization function is selected because the 8 1 0 0 1
& Alarm with gradient tone
4. Secure the sounder base by tightening the mounting alarm signal is controlled by the synchronization Low volume & Temp-3 & Alone
screws. module. 9 0 1 0 1
& Alarm with gradient tone
5. Install a compatible detector as described in the High volume & Temp-3 & Alone
installation manual for the detector. 10 1 1 0 1
& Alarm with gradient tone
0 0 1 1 Low volume & Synchronization & Alarm
FIGURE 3: MOUNTING
11 with gradient tone
0 1 1 1
FIGURE 4B. REMOVING DETECTOR HEAD FROM DETECTOR BASE. 1 0 1 1 High volume & Synchronization & Alarm
12 with gradient tone
1 1 1 1
SCREWDRIVER TO PRESS PLASTIC LEVER FIGURE 6: WIRING DIAGRAM
IN DIRECTION OF ARROW
DETECTOR ACTIVATES SOUNDER BASE(S) IN COMMUNICATION LOOP POWERED.
6RXQGHU%DVH It has designed grouping for up to six B501BH-3 sounder bases. When wired as a group, any detector in the group that is activated
by the panel will cause other B501BH-3 units in the group to sound. This type of “local” grouping is accomplished by wiring the
grouped devices together using terminal 4, Sounder Base Interconnect, as shown in the diagram. When loop power is used and
high volume is required, alarm current will be greater than 6.5mA but less than 35mA.
The equipment and wiring in dotted line are optional. A System Sensor synchronization module will be required when the B501BH-3
is set in synchronization mode either in Temp-3 or Continuous tone.
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supplementary evacuation system. It is not acceptable to group horns via the sounder base interconnect for primary alarm signaling.
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TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
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B501BH-3 as follows:
NOTE: Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the  6/&
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be temporarily out of service. Disable the system undergoing
maintenance to prevent unwanted alarms.
1. If configured in External power supply, reverse the polarity
of the external 24VDC supply. If configured as in Figure 7,
turn on the Intelligent Relay Module. All B501BH-3 bases on 66'6<1&+521,=$7,2102'8/(

the loop should sound.    

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individual detector’s B501BH-3 should sound.    

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When performing maintenance on connected detectors, carefully
note the location and address of each removed detector.
   
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