Monaco Enterprises, Inc.

Fire Management Systems Transceiver: BT-XF and BT-XHR

14820 East Sprague Avenue, P.O. Box 14129, Spokane, Washington 99214-0129
Telephone: (509) 926-6277 Facsimile: (509) 924-4980 E-mail:service@monaco.com Web: www.monaco.com
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Fire Management Systems Transceiver

BT-XF and BT-XHR

Features
Q Supports Fire and Mass Notification applications
Q Hardwire line or narrowband radio communication
with any D-21 system
– Narrowband radio is FCC certified for
narrowband operation and meets the requirements
of the NTIA (National Telecommunications and
Information Administration) Manual of
Regulations and Procedures for Federal
Frequency Management
Q Radio communication with the D-700
Q Provides eight onboard relay driver outputs and four
FM
supervised fire zone inputs that can be connected to a
APPROVED
fire alarm control panel
Q Optional Relay Board adds eight Form C relays
Q Relays provide automatic or manual control of local
or remote devices such as turning on pumps based on Ordering Information
timed events, input from a fire alarm control panel, or Part Number Description
manually activated from the D-21
227-600-xx BT-XF, 4–28 zones, narrowband radio; 20 inch
Q
Single-wide enclosure supports up to three expansion high x 12 inch wide x 4 inch deep single-wide
backplanes or two expansion backplanes and one enclosure; one 12 Ah battery; specify frequency
BT-X relay board; double-wide enclosure supports 227-601-xx BT-XF, 4–28 zones, narrowband radio; 20 inch
up to seven zone expansion backplanes or six high x 12 inch wide x 4 inch deep single-wide
NEMA 3R enclosure; one 12 Ah battery;
expansion backplanes and one BT-X relay board specify frequency
Q Each expansion backplane supports two fire
227-603-xx BT-XF, 4–60 zones, narrowband radio; 20 inch
expansion cards high x 25 inch wide x 4 inch deep double-wide
Q Each BT-X fire expansion card provides four zone enclosure; two 12 Ah batteries; specify
inputs that can be connected to a fire alarm control frequency
panel and eight relay driver outputs 227-605-00 BT-XHF, 4–28 zones, hardwire communication
via installed audio board; 20 inch high x 12 inch
Q
Onboard and expansion card status LEDs wide x 4 inch deep single-wide enclosure; one
Q
One selectable RS-422/RS-485 port 12 Ah battery
Q
RS-232 port 227-607-00 BT-XHF, 4–28 zones, hardwire communication
Q
115 or 230 Vac power monitored with automatic via installed audio board; 20 inch high x 12 inch
wide x 4 inch deep single-wide NEMA 3R
switch-over to backup battery power enclosure; one 12 Ah battery
Q Battery backup is provided with each BT-X unit. One
227-606-00 BT-XHF, 4–60 zones, hardwire communication
or two 12 volt batteries can be installed in each BT-X, via installed audio board; 20 inch high x 25 inch
depending on the power requirements of the wide x 4 inch deep double-wide enclosure; two
transceiver. 12 Ah batteries
Q
Self test, stuck transmitter disconnect, reset, 176-212-00 BT-X expansion backplane
acknowledge, and battery reconnect switches 176-206-00 BT-X fire expansion card provides 4 zone inputs
Q Local audible alert (2 per backplane) and 8 relay outputs
Q Real-time clock and calendar 176-208-00 Audio Board Kit for hardwire communication
Q
1/2 Mb of program memory 176-214-00 BT-X relay board with 8 onboard Form C relays
Q 1/2 Mb of non-volatile data storage 513-412-00 BT-X enclosure tamper switch kit
Q Factory Mutual approved

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Fire Management Systems Transceiver: BT-XF and BT-XHR
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Part Number Description
227-574-00 Programming cable and adaptor
207-607-00 BT-X Planer
Description
The BT-XF communicates with D-21 systems.
Communications may be by hardwire line or narrowband
radio. A versatile product, the BT-XF can be used for
Fire Management and Mass Notification applications.
The BT-XF provides communication to the D-21 of
alarm and trouble conditions on its zones. Local control
panels or supervisory devices that have isolated dry
contacts and provide a short for an alarm condition or an
open for a trouble condition may be connected to the
BT-XF onboard zone inputs.
Through connection to the optional BT-X relay board,
the BT-XF provides automatic and manual control of
devices from the D-21. For example, gates can be opened
or closed, lights turned on or off, and motors and pumps
started or stopped. The on-board open-collector relay
driver outputs can also be connected to relay coils to
remotely control equipment or to drive remote
annunciator LEDs. This remote device control can be
automatically prompted by the D-21 from timed events,
from alarm signals from a fire alarm control panel, or
from manual initiation by the D-21 operator.
Each BT-XF provides four supervised zone inputs that
can be connected to a fire alarm control panel. The zone
inputs are supervised for open, short, and ground fault
conditions. The BT-XF in a single-wide enclosure
supports up to three zone expansion backplanes; the
double-wide enclosure supports up to seven expansion
backplanes. Two fire expansion cards can be plugged
into each zone expansion backplane. Each fire expansion
card provides an additional four zone inputs that can also
be connected to a fire alarm control panel.
Each BT-XF provides status LEDs and zone LEDs. The
status LEDs reflect the BT-XF status: general alarm,
general trouble, system fault, in-communication, carrier
detect, transmit, primary power, battery boost charge,
and battery float charge. The zone LEDs indicate the
zone status: trouble, alarm, or normal. Each expansion
card’s LEDs indicate power is being supplied to the cards
and the status of each zone input: alarm or trouble.
Two RS-232 and one RS-422/RS-485 ports are included
on each BT-X. One of the RS-232 ports is used to
program the BT-XF via connection to a laptop computer
running a Windows provided terminal emulation
program such as HyperTerminal; the other port connects
to application-specific equipment. The RS-422 port is
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primarily used as a communication port for controlling
equipment for mass notification such as in-building and
area-wide voice evacuation systems. This port can also
be used as a hardwire connection for multiple BT-XFs
connected together, communicating with the D-21.
The BT-Xs primary source of power is 115 or 230 Vac;
its secondary power is sealed lead-calcium type batteries
that require no maintenance or water addition. If loss of
primary ac power occurs, the BT-XF automatically
switches to battery operation. The switch-over is
accomplished with no interruption of protection service.
Loss of ac power exceeding 60 seconds causes the
transmission of a special ac fail message including the
BT-XF identify code to the D-21. Transfer to normal ac
power is automatic and activates the internal battery
charger causing automatic battery recharging. The
BT-XF power supply contains surge protection meeting
the requirements of IEEE C62.41.
The BT-XF battery supply provides sufficient power to
operate a base unit in normal standby status up to 72
hours and is capable of providing power for continuous
polling and transmitting alarm and status changes
throughout the standby period. Please note the battery
calculations are based on a BT-XF that has no additional
current draw. If additional devices are attached the
BT-XF will be drawing current, and a battery calculation
will be required to determine the correct size of battery
to be installed. Restoration of ac power initiates a battery
recharge operation with no loss of service. Each BT-XF
constantly monitors and supervises its own battery
charger and battery. A battery fault message is
transmitted by the BT-XF when the battery voltage falls
below 85% of the rated capacity. Other battery fault
messages are transmitted to the D-21 indicating the
battery is disconnected or battery charger failure.
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14820 East Sprague Avenue, P.O. Box 14129, Spokane, Washington 99214-0129
Fire Alarm Control Panel Accessories: Batteries
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Batteries

Features Enclosure with Batteries, P/N 081-156-00

■
Gel-type (immobilized electrolyte)
■ Sealed, leak-proof, maintenance free, usable in any
position
■ Compact, rugged, and rechargeable
■
Pressure-relief valves allow venting of gases in the
event of overcharging
■ Cycle or float service applications (no memory
effect)
■ Extended shelf life

Battery, P/N 400-704-00

Ordering Information
Part Number Description
Enclosure with Batteries
081-155-00 Two 12V / 18 Ah batteries in an 18-inch × 12-inch × 6-inch NEMA 1 battery enclosure for use with Monaco M-1 and
M-2 Panels, Vulcan 1, C-99A, and C-100A
081-156-00 Two 12V / 26 Ah batteries in an 18-inch × 12-inch × 6-inch (45.7 × 30.5 × 15.2 cm) red enclosure for use with Monaco
M-1 and M-2 Panels, Vulcan 1, C-99A, and C-100A
081-177-00 Two 12V / 40 Ah batteries in a 20-inch × 16-inch × 8-inch (50.8 × 40.6 × 20.3 cm) red enclosure for use with M-1 and
M-2 panels and Vulcan 1
081-182-00 Two 12V / 75 Ah batteries in a 10-inch x 22-inch x 8.5 inch (25.4 x 55.9 x 21.6 cm)
Enclosure With Batteries
081-172-00 20-inch × 16-inch × 6-inch deep NEMA 3R enclosure with four 12V / 18Ah batteries
Batteries Without Enclosures
400-603-00 6V / 1 Ah, 2-inch × 1.65-inch × 2.3-inch (5.1 × 4.2 × 5.6 cm), 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg), 0.187-inch × 0.032-inch tab
400-701-00 12V / 26 Ah, 6.89-inch × 6.54-inch × 4.92-inch (17.5 × 16.6 × 12.5 cm), 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg), 0.250-inch × 0.032-inch tab
400-703-00 12V / 1.2 Ah, 3.82-inch × 1.65-inch × 2.95-inch (19.5 × 4.7 × 7.5 cm), 1.3 lbs (1.4 kg), 0.187-inch × 0.032-inch tab
400-704-00 12V / 7.7 Ah, 5.95-inch × 2.58-inch × 3.95-inch (15.1 × 6.6 × 10 cm), 5.6 lbs (2.5 kg), 0.187-inch × 0.032-inch tab
400-716-00 12V / 75 Ah, 10.25-inch × 6.6-inch × 9.45-inch (26 × 16.8 × 24 cm), 39.7 lbs, nut & bolt terminals
400-717-00 12V / 100 Ah, 12-inch × 6.6-inch × 9.45-inch (30.5 × 16.8 × 24 cm), 50 lbs (22.7 kg), nut & bolt terminals
400-719-00 12V / 14 Ah, 8.5-inch × 2.75-inch × 5.5-inch (21.6 × 7 × 14 cm), 10.2 lbs (4.6 kg)
400-712-00 12V / 18 Ah, 7.22-inch × 3.34-inch × 6.7-inch (18.3 × 8.5 × 17 cm), 13.6 lbs (6.2 kg), 0.32-inch × 0.25-inch tab
400-713-00 12V / 12 Ah, 5.94-inch × 3.86-inch × 3.7-inch (15.1 × 9.8 × 9.4 cm), 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg), 0.250-inch × 0.032-inch tab
400-714-00 12V / 40 Ah, 7.72-inch × 6.42-inch × 6.85-inch (19.6 × 16.3 × 17.4 cm), 30.5 lbs (13.8 kg), nut & bolt terminals

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Antenna Network Accessories: Standard VHF Antennas

14820 East Sprague Avenue, P.O. Box 14129, Spokane, Washington 99214-0129
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Antenna Network Accessories

Standard VHF Antennas
VHF antennas provide transmission and reception of the VHF RF signals between the transceiver and the Radio
Frequency Modem that is connected to the Radio Central Receiving System. Monaco offers omnidirectional and
directional antennas:
■ Omnidirectional antennas transmit and receive RF signal in any horizontal direction and are the primary antenna
used with BTs, M-Panels, M Addressable Panels, and RFMs that operate in the VHF frequency range.
■ Directional antennas transmit and receive RF signal in one direction and are used to transmit VHF signals longer
distances or in areas where significant interference exists.
BSA-1, Omnidirectional 5/8" Ground BSA-2, 6-Element Directional Yagi, P/N 190-401-xx*
Plane, P/N 190-400-00

*xx: This portion of the part number varies depending on frequency.

Specifications Ordering Information

Material P/N 190-400-00 and 190-407-00 Part Number Description
Stainless Steel
P/N 190-401-10 through 190-401-14
190-400-00 BSA-1 VHF 136-174 Mhz omnidirectional
Aluminum antenna with mounting hardware, ground
clamp, and coaxial cable sealant. Needs to be
Connector Type 190-400-00 SO-259 UHF female cut to system frequency by customer.
190-407-00 BNC male
199-001-00 Spare 54-inch antenna whip for use with
Polarization Vertical P/N 190-400-00. Needs to be cut to system
frequency by customer.
Gain P/N 190-400-00 and 190-407-00
3 dBd, 5/8 wave ground plane 199-002-00 Spare VHF coil for use with P/N 190-400-00
P/N 190-401-10 through 190-401-14
190-407-00 BSA-6 VHF 136-174 MHz magnetic-mount,
7.1 dBd
portable, omnidirectional antenna. Needs to be
RF Impedance 50 Ω nominal cut to system frequency by customer.
VSWR at Resonance P/N 190-400-00 and 190-407-00 190-401-10 BSA-2, VHF 6-element yagi directional
1.5 to 1 maximum antenna 136-142 MHz
P/N 190-401-10 through 190-401-14
190-401-11 BSA-2, VHF 6-element yagi directional
1.2:1 typical
antenna 142-150 MHz
Wind Load Resistance P/N 190-400-00
190-401-12 BSA-2, VHF 6-element yagi directional
100 mph
antenna 150-158 MHz
P/N 190-401-10 through 190-401-14
125 mph 190-401-13 BSA-2, VHF 6-element yagi directional
antenna 158-166 MHz
Horizontal Beam P/N 190-401-10 through 190-401-14
Width 74° 190-401-14 BSA-2, VHF 6-element yagi directional
antenna 166-174 MHz
Vertical Beam Width P/N 190-401-10 through 190-401-14
53°

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Antenna Network Accessories: Antenna Mounting Hardware
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Antenna Mounting Hardware
Several methods for mounting antennas are available, depending on antenna location and desired height.
Eaves Mount Pair, Wall Mount Pair,
P/N 199-012-00 P/N 199-011-00
Ordering Information
Tower Mount, P/N 199-014-01
The antenna is engineered for
strength with Pre-Zinc tubing.
It is pre-galvanized for long life,
with baked aluminum paint.
Hardware is heat treated and
cadmium plated. Single bolt
holes make erection quick and
easy.
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Tripod Mount, P/N 199-008-00
Part Number Description
199-012-00 Adjustable 45–60 inches, heavy-duty, pair of
eaves mounts. Use with up to 1.5-inch mast.
Lag bolts included.
199-010-00 4-inch, pair of wall mounts. Lag bolts included.
Use with up to 1.5-inch mast.
199-011-00 7-inch, heavy-duty, pair of wall mounts. Lag
bolts included. Use with up to 1.75-inch mast.
199-008-00 3-foot, heavy duty, tripod mount. Use with up
to 1.75-inch mast.
199-013-00 Accessory pad kit for tripod mount. Includes
three pitch pads and six 2-inch by 1/4-inch lag
bolts.
199-014-01 Forty-two-foot antenna tower kit. Includes
three tower sections, a top section with
1.25-inch × 5-foot mast, one 12-inch
adjustable house bracket, one motor mount,
and all assembly hardware.
199-020-00 Tower section, 10-foot optional addition for
P/N 199-014-01
199-031-00 Spare tower top section
199-021-00 Tower 12-inch adjustable house bracket for
P/N 199-020-00
199-022-00 Tower hinged base for flat roof or ground
foundation. Towers must be bracketed or
guyed. For use with P/N 199-014-01.
199-023-00 Tower non-hinged base. For use with
P/N 199-014-01.
199-024-00 20–24 inch adjustable bracket for connecting
tower to building. Use with P/N 199-014-01.
199-025-00 24–33 inch adjustable bracket for connecting
tower to building. Use with P/N 199-014-01.
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Antenna Network Accessories: Lightning Arrestor (Static Discharge Unit)

14820 East Sprague Avenue, P.O. Box 14129, Spokane, Washington 99214-0129
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Lightning Arrestor (Static Discharge Unit)

Monaco’s Lightning Arrestor (static discharge unit) is

used with Radio Alarm Central Receiving Systems to
drain static charges from the antenna system, protecting
the electronic equipment. A Lightning Arrestor is
provided with the D-700 and D-500 Plus Radio Alarm
Central Receiving Systems.
The Lightning Arrestor uses a unique isolated ground
system that permits direct earth connection while
preventing arc energy from being coupled to the
equipment through the coaxial shields. It must be U
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grounded in accordance with NFPA 70 (NEC) Section

810-21.
A cartridge, which consists of two metal electrodes
sealed in a gas-filled ceramic cylinder, is the basis of
static discharge. A sufficient voltage across the cartridge
element causes an arc to form between the electrodes. Ordering Information
The electrodes act as voltage dependent switches,
capable of carrying large currents for brief periods of Part Number Description
time. Lightning pulses are discharged through the 198-007-01 Lightning arrestor kit. Includes lightning arrestor
arrestor cartridge to the grounding system. 198-006-00 in enclosure 081-076-01 and two
10-inch strips of Coax-Seal.
When regular VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio)
198-006-00 Lightning arrestor with PL-259 ends, and coax
measurements indicate a gradual lowering of the cable seal
breakdown voltage and insulation resistance, the
198-008-00 Lightning arrestor with N female end
lightning arrestor cartridge needs to be replaced. The
lightning arrestor design allows easy replacement of the 198-005-00 Replacement cartridge for lightning arrestor
cartridge in the field. The cartridge is installed in a 081-076-01 NEMA 3R rain-tight 8-inch × 8-inch × 6-inch
threaded hole and makes a solderless, pressure-fit enclosure for lightning arrestor
connection. No disassembly or disconnection from the 661-000-00 0.75-inch × 10-foot ground rod, copperweld
coaxial cable is necessary. 661-001-00 0.75-inch ground rod clamp, copperweld
The Lightning Arrestor is designed to protect against 164-004-00 Coax-Seal, 48’ long, package of four 12’ rolls
electromagnetic pulse (EMP) as well as lightning surge 164-004-03 Coax-Seal, 10" long
voltages. The design is based on the National
Communications Systems Technical Information
Bulletin 85-10 covering EMP protection for radio Specifications
communications equipment.
Insertion Loss < 0.1 dB
The Lightning Arrestor is connected to the coaxial cable
Frequency Range 0–3000 MHz
between the antenna and the BT, M-2/M-1, or
RFM 7000/5000. It may be located outside or inside the Mounting Bulkhead
building depending on the grounding system of the Protected Side Connector 50Ω Connector style depends
building. It must be installed as near as possible to the on arrestor
point where the coaxial cable enters the building. It may Surge Side Connector 50Ω Connector style depends
on arrestor
not be near combustible material nor in a hazardous
(classified) location as defined in NFPA 70 (NEC) Surge Pulse 5 kA @ 8/20µs waveform
Article 500. Throughput Voltage 150 Vpk
Turn-on Voltage +/– 600 V
Unit Impedance 50 Ω
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Installation Diagrams
Typical lightning arrestor installation where building grounding system is accessible and adequate

Notes
1. Lightning arrestor to be connected to
main building ground per NFPA 70 (NEC)
Article 810-21.

2. Bond all conduit together and to ground

system with grounding bushings.
Minimum ground wire size is 10 AWG.

Lightning arrestor enclosure 3. For complete installation details, refer

to the installation manuals and applicable
codes and standards.
See note 2

Control
MDP BT
Panel
See Note 1

Building Grounding System

Typical lightning arrestor installation where lightning risk is high or the building grounding system is questionable

Notes
1. If risk of lightning is high (refer to
Mast: 1 EMT or rigid conduit NFPA 78, Appendix I), or the building
grounding system is questionable, an
Lightning arrestor
auxiliary lightning grounding electrode
with enclosure is recommended. Refer to NFPA 70,
Article 250.
7 inch wall Coaxial cable
mounts 2. For complete installation details, refer
1 inch
to the installation manuals and applicable
ground codes and standards.
clamp Detail

3. This diagram is for illustration purposes

COAX CABLE COAX CABLE
only. It does not reflect the way antenna
GROUND WIRE network equipment should be installed.
Not smaller than #10 copper
to building lightning/grounding
electrode system
(reference NFPA 70, Article 810)

#6 bond wire to building

grounding system

Lightning Grounding Electrode

See Note 1

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TrueAlarm Analog Sensing
UL, ULC Listed; FM, CSFM, TrueAlarm Analog Sensors – Photoelectric,
and MEA (NYC) Approved* Ionization, and Heat; Compatible Bases and Accessories

Features
TrueAlarm® analog sensing provides digital
transmission of analog sensor values via
MAPNET II® or IDNet™, two-wire communications**
Fire alarm control panel provides:
x Individual sensitivity selection for each sensor
x Sensitivity monitoring that satisfies NFPA 72®
sensitivity testing requirements
x Peak value logging allowing accurate analysis for
sensitivity selection 4098-9714 TrueAlarm Photoelectric
Sensor Mounted in Base
x Automatic, once per minute individual sensor
calibration check that verifies sensor integrity
Description
x Automatic environmental compensation
x Display of sensitivity directly in percent per foot Digital Communication of Analog Sensing.
TrueAlarm analog sensors provide an analog
x Multi-stage alarm operation measurement that is digitally communicated to the host
x Ability to display and print detailed sensor control panel using Simplex addressable communications.
information in plain English language At the control panel, the data is analyzed and an average
Photoelectric smoke sensors: value is determined and stored. An alarm or other
abnormal condition is determined by comparing the
x Seven levels of sensitivity from 0.2% to 3.7% sensor’s present value against its average value and time.
Heat sensors:
Intelligent Data Evaluation. Monitoring each sensor’s
x Fixed temperature sensing average value provides a continuously shifting reference
x Rate-of-rise temperature sensing point. This software filtering process compensates for
environmental factors (dust, dirt, etc.) and component
x Utility temperature sensing aging, providing an accurate reference for evaluating new
Ionization smoke sensors: activity. With this filtering, there is a significant reduction
x Three levels of sensitivity; 0.5%, 0.9% and 1.3% in the probability of false or nuisance alarms caused by
shifts in sensitivity, either up or down.
For use with Simplex®:
x 4010, 4020, 4100, 4100U, and 4120 Series control Control Panel Selection. Peak activity per sensor is
stored to assist in evaluating specific locations. The alarm
panels set point for each TrueAlarm sensor is determined at the
x Universal Transponders and 2120 TrueAlarm CDTs host control panel, selectable as more or less sensitive as
equipped for MAPNET II operation the individual application requires.
Magnetic test feature Timed/Multi-Stage Selection. Sensor alarm set points
Functional and architecturally styled chamber can be programmed for timed automatic sensitivity
enclosure: selection (such as more sensitive at night, less sensitive
during day). Control panel programming can also provide
x Louvered design enhances smoke capture by directing multi-stage operation per sensor. For example, a 0.2%
flow to chamber level may cause a warning to prompt investigation while a
x Entrance areas are minimally visible when ceiling 2.5% level may initiate an alarm.
mounted Sensor Alarm and Trouble LED Indication. Each
Optional accessories include remote LED alarm sensor base’s LED pulses to indicate communications
indicator and output relays with the panel. If the control panel determines that a
UL listed to Standard 268 sensor is in alarm, or that it is dirty or has some other type
of trouble, the details are annunciated at the control panel
* Refer to page 4 for ULC listing status. These products have been approved by the and that sensor base’s LED will be turned on steadily.
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) pursuant to Section 13144.1 of the California During a system alarm, the control panel will control the
Health and Safety Code. See CSFM Listings 7272-0026:218, 7271-0026:231, 7270-
0026:216, and 7300-0026:217 for allowable values and/or conditions concerning LEDs such that an LED indicating a trouble will return to
material presented in this document. It is subject to re-examination, revision, and pulsing to help identify the alarmed sensors.
possible cancellation. Accepted for use – City of New York Department of Buildings –
MEA35-93E. Additional listings may be applicable, contact your local Simplex product ** TrueAlarm analog sensors are protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
supplier for the latest status. Listings and approvals under Simplex Time Recorder Co. 5,155,468; 5,173,683; 5,400,014; 5,543,777; 5,710,541; D383,407; D388,352; D392,573.
are the property of Tyco Safety Products Westminster. MAPNET II and IDNet addressable communications designs are protected by U.S. Patent
No. 4,796,025.
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Sensor Base Features
Base mounted address selection:
x Address remains with its programmed location
x Accessible from front (dipswitch under sensor)
Automatic identification provides default sensitivity
when substituting sensor types
Integral red LED for power-on (pulsing), or alarm or
trouble (steady on)
Locking anti-tamper design
Magnetically operated functional test
Mounts on standard outlet box
Sensor Bases
4098-9792, Standard sensor base
4098-9789, Sensor base with wired connections for:
x 2098-9808 Remote LED alarm indicator or
4098-9822 relay (unsupervised)
4098-9791, Sensor base with supervised relay driver
output (not compatible with 2120 CDT):
x Relay operation is programmable and can be manually
operated from control panel
x Use with remote mount 2098-9737 relay
x Also includes wired connections for remote LED
alarm indicator or 4098-9822 relay
Sensor Base Options
2098-9737, Remote or local mount supervised relay:
x DPDT contacts for resistive/suppressed loads, power
limited rating of 3 A @ 28 VDC; non-power limited
rating of 3 A @ 120 VAC (requires external 24 VDC
coil power)
4098-9822, LED Annunciation Relay:
x Activates when base LED is on steady, indicating
local alarm or trouble
x DPDT contacts for resistive/suppressed loads, power
limited rating of 2 A @ 28 VDC; non-power limited
rating of 1/2 A @ 120 VAC, (requires external
24 VDC coil power)
4098-9832, Adapter plate:
x Required for surface or semi-flush mounting to
4” square electrical box and for surface mounting to
4” octagonal box
x Can be used for cosmetic retrofitting to existing 6-3/8”
diameter base product
2098-9808, Remote red LED Alarm
Indicator:
x Mounts on single gang box ALARM
(shown in illustration to right)
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Description
TrueAlarm sensor bases contain integral addressable
electronics that constantly monitor the status of the
detachable photoelectric, ionization, or heat sensors. Each
sensor’s output is digitized and transmitted to the system
fire alarm control panel every four seconds.
Since TrueAlarm sensors use the same base, different
sensor types can be easily interchanged to meet specific
location requirements. This feature also allows intentional
sensor substitution during building construction. When
conditions are temporarily dusty, instead of covering the
smoke sensors (causing them to be disabled), heat sensors
may be installed without reprogramming the control
panel. Although the control panel will indicate an
incorrect sensor type, the heat sensor will operate at a
default sensitivity providing heat detection for building
protection at that location.
Mounting Reference
Electrical Box Requirements: (boxes are by others)
Without relay: 4" octagonal or 4" square, 1-1/2" deep;
single gang, 2" deep
With relay : 4" octagonal or 4" square, 1-1/2" deep,
with 1-1/2" extension ring
4" (102 mm) Square Box 4" (102 mm) Octagonal Box
Surface mount reference
1-1/2" (38 mm)
minimum box depth
Flush mount reference, mount even with final
surface, or with up to 1/4" (6.4 mm) maximum recess
2098-9737 Relay (mounts in 4098-9822 Relay (mounts
base electrical box or remotely) in base electrical box)
Relay Size: 2-1/2" X 1-1/2" X 1" (3.75 cubic inches)
(64 mm X 38 mm X 25.4 mm)
NOTE: Review total wire count, wire size, and accessories
being wired to determine required box volume.
6-3/8" (162 mm)
4098-9832 Adapter Plate, required for
1/4" mounting to surface mounted boxes
(6.4 mm) and 4" square flush box
4-7/8" (124 mm)
15/16"
(24 mm)
TrueAlarm Bases
4098-9789, -9791, & -9792
TrueAlarm Sensors 4098-9714 Photoelectric Sensor
Features TrueAlarm photoelectric sensors use a stable, pulsed
Sealed against rear air flow entry infrared LED light source and a silicon photodiode
receiver to provide consistent and accurate low power
Interchangeable mounting
smoke sensing. Seven levels of sensitivity are available
EMI/RFI shielded electronics for each individual sensor, ranging from 0.2% to 3.7% per
Heat sensors: foot of smoke obscuration. Sensitivity is selected and
x Selectable rate compensated, fixed temperature monitored at the fire alarm control panel.
sensing with or without rate-of-rise operation The sensor head design provides 360° smoke entry for
x Spacing distance between heat sensors: optimum response to smoke from any direction. A built-in
screen keeps insects from entering the smoke chamber.
Fixed Temp. FM Spacing, Either Fixed
Setting
UL Spacing
Temperature Setting
Due to its photoelectric operation, air velocity is not
normally a factor, except for impact on area smoke flow.
15 ft x 15 ft (4.6 m) fixed
135° F (57.2° C) 60 ft (18.3 m)
temperature only;
4-7/8" (124 mm)
30 ft x 30 ft (9.2 m) fixed
155° F (68° C) 40 ft (12.2 m)
temperature with rate-of-rise

Smoke Sensors: LED status indicator

2-1/8"
x Photoelectric or ionization technology sensing (54 mm)
x 360° smoke entry for optimum response

4098-9733 Heat Sensor

TrueAlarm heat sensors are self-restoring and provide rate
compensated, fixed temperature sensing, selectable with
or without rate-of-rise temperature sensing. Due to its
small thermal mass, the sensor accurately and quickly
measures the local temperature for analysis at the fire
alarm control panel.
Rate-of-rise temperature detection is selectable at the
control panel for either 15° F (8.3° C) or 20° F (11.1° C)
per minute. Fixed temperature sensing is independent of
rate-of-rise sensing and programmable to operate at
135° F (57.2° C) or 155° F (68° C). In a slow developing
fire, the temperature may not increase rapidly enough to
operate the rate-of-rise feature. However, an alarm will be
initiated when the temperature reaches its rated fixed
temperature setting.
TrueAlarm heat sensors can be programmed as a utility
device to monitor for temperature extremes in the range
from 32° F to 155° F (0° C to 68° C). This feature can
provide freeze warnings or alert to HVAC system
problems. (Refer to specific panels for availability.)
4098-9714 Photoelectric Sensor with Base
4098-9717 Ionization Sensor
TrueAlarm Ionization sensors use a single radioactive
source with an outer sampling ionization chamber and an
inner reference ionization chamber to provide stable
operation under fluctuations in environmental conditions
such as temperature and humidity. Smoke and invisible
combustion gases can freely penetrate the outer chamber.
With both chambers ionized by a small radioactive source
[Am 241 (Americium)], a very small current flows in the
circuit. The presence of particles of combustion will cause
a change in the voltage ratio between chambers. This
difference is measured by the electronics in the sensor
base and digitally transmitted back to the control panel for
processing.
Three levels of sensitivity are available for each
ionization sensor: 0.5, 0.9, and 1.3% per foot of smoke
obscuration.
4-7/8" (124 mm)

4-7/8" (124 mm)

LED status indicator
2-1/8"
LED status indicator (54 mm)

2-3/8"
(60 mm)

4098-9717 Ionization Sensor with Base

4098-9733 Heat Sensor with Base
WARNING: In most fires, hazardous levels of smoke
and toxic gas can build up before a heat detection
device would initiate an alarm. In cases where Life
Safety is a factor, the use of smoke detection is highly
recommended.
3 S4098-0019-9 9/2003
Application Reference
Sensor locations should be determined only after careful
consideration of the physical layout and contents of the
area to be protected. Refer to NFPA 72, the National Fire
Alarm Code®. On smooth ceilings, smoke sensor spacing
of 30 ft (9.1 m) may be used as a guide. For detailed
application information, refer to 4098 Detectors, Sensors,
and Bases Application Manual (574-709).