D450-00-00 4 I56-2816-002R©2007 System SensorSystem Sensor warrants its enclosed product to be free from defects in materi-als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three yearsfrom date of manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty forthis air duct smoke detector. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee ofthe Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitationsof this Warranty. The Company’s obligation of this Warranty shall be limitedto the replacement of any part of the product which is found to be defectivein materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the threeyear period commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning SystemSensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorizationnumber, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, ReturnsD450-00-00 1 I56-2816-002RB401BH-2Sounder BasesINSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 601741-800-SENSOR2, FAX: 630-377-6495www.systemsensor.comBefore InstallingPlease thoroughly read the System Sensor manual I56-407-xxx,Guide for Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, whichprovides detailed information on detector spacing, place-ment, zoning, wiring, and special applications. Copies ofthis manual are available at no charge from System Sensor.NFPA 72 and NEMA should be observed.NOTICE: This manual should be left with the owner/userof this equipment.IMPORTANT: The detector used with these bases mustbe tested and maintained regularly following NFPA 72 re-quirements. The detector used with these bases should becleaned at least once a year.SpecificationsBase Diameter: 6 inches (152 mm)Base Height (less base and sensor): 0.75 inches (19mm)Weight: 0.32 lb. (145 g)Operating Temperature Range: 14° to 140°F (–10° to +60°C)Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 95%, non-condensingElectrical RatingsVoltage: 17 to 32 VDCStandby Current: 1.0 mA maximumAlarm Current: 15 mA maximumMaximum Ripple Voltage: 10% of supply voltageStart-up Capacitance: 200 μFHorn Input Current Requirement: 600 μA maximumSound Output: Greater than 90 dBa measured in anechoic room at 10 feet (3 meters), 24 volts.85 dBa minimum measured in UL reverberant room.Sounder Delay Time: 0.75 to 5.7 secGeneral DescriptionModel B401BH-2 sounder bases is intended for use withSystem Sensor 400 Series plug-in sensor heads in conven-tional 2-wire plug-in systems. Refer to systems manualsfor the maximum allowable number of units per loop. TheB401BH-2 requires an external 24VDC (nominal) supplywith reverse polarity capability. The connections of the ex-ternal supply (terminals 1 and 2) and the initiating loop(terminals 3, 4, and 5) are isolated in the B401BH-2 to pre-vent electrical interaction between them.A loop of horns can be made to sound by reversing the po-larity of the external supply.NOTE: When the associated system is NOT used as a sup-plementary evacuation system, the external 24VDC supplymust be treated as a component of the main power supplysystem with the result that it falls under the requirementsof NFPA 72.Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm SystemsThree-Year Limited WarrantyDepartment, RA #__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Pleaseinclude a note describing the malfunction and suspected cause of failure.The Company shall not be obligated to replace units which are found to bedefective because of damage, unreasonable use, modifications, or alterationsoccurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the Company beliable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or anyother Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damageis caused by the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow theexclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the abovelimitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.I56-2816-002R