2 | F220‑B6RS 24 VDC Four‑wire Detector Base with Sounder
the interconnected detector loop must not
exceed 10 mA.
Certifications and Approvals
Region Certification
USA UL ULSZ: Audible Signal Appliances (UL464),
UROX: Smoke - Automatic Fire Dectectors
(UL268), UROX7: Smoke - Automatic Fire
Dectectors Certified for Canada (ULC-
S529)
FM
CSFM 1700-1615: 105
NYC-MEA (117-05-E)
Installation/Configuration Notes
Compatibility Information
Four‑wire: Compatible with all UL Listed four‑wire control
panels. Refer to the control panel's Installation Instructions
for proper end‑of‑line (EOL) resistor selection.
Detectors: Compatible with the following F220 Series
Detector Heads:
•
F220‑P Photoelectric Smoke Detector
•
F220‑PTH Photoelectric Smoke Detector with +135°F
(+57°C) Heat Sensor
•
F220‑PTHC
1
Photoelectric Smoke Detector with +135°F
(+57°C) Heat Sensor and Carbon Monoxide Sensor
Enhancement
1
•
F220‑135 Electronic Rate‑of‑Rise, Fixed Temperature
+135°F (+57°C) Heat Detector
•
F220‑135F Electronic Fixed Temperature +135°F
(+57°C) Heat Detector
•
F220‑190F Electronic Fixed Temperature +190°F
(+88°C) Heat Detector
1
The F220‑PTHC detects carbon monoxide (CO) as a
component of a fire. It is not a CO detector and cannot
activate an alarm in the presence of CO only.
Mounting Considerations
Depending on local regulations, surface mount the bases
using anchors, mollies, or wing nuts, or mount directly on
four‑inch square or octagonal electrical boxes or
single‑gang switch boxes.
Note The electrical box must be large enough to
accommodate the number and size of
conductors specified by the National Electrical
Code or any local authorities having
jurisdiction (AHJ).
Wiring Considerations
In a four-wire system, the maximum loop length and number
of bases that can be placed on a loop depend on the voltage
drop on the power circuit. Use standard voltage drop
calculations to ensure that the last detector on the loop has
at least 16 V when all sounders and relays are powered.
Parts Included
Quant. Component
1 Detector base
1 Literature pack
Technical Specifications
Environmental Considerations
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, non‑condensing; 15% to 95%,
non‑condensing when used with CO sensor
model
Temperature (operating): +32°F to +100°F (0°C to +38°C)
Mechanical Properties
Color: Off-white
Dimensions (diameter x thick-
ness)
6 in. x 0.9 in. (15.2 cm x 2.3 cm)
Material: Fire‑resistant plastic
Outputs
Relay Type: Normally‑open (NO) Form A
Relay Rating: 0.5 A at 120 VDC or 120 VAC
Sounder Output: >85 dB at 10 ft (3 m)
Power Requirements
Voltage Range: 16.0 VDC to 30 VDC
Alarm Current
6-wire mode (4-wire base + two sounder power wires)
Relay: The relay draws 15 mA in alarm.
Steady Sounder: 24 VDC: 30 mA
30 VDC: 35 mA
4-wire mode
With Steady Sounder
and Relay:
24 VDC: 45 mA
30 VDC: 50 mA
Standby Current (base only): 30 VDC: 10 mA maximum