Potter Asb Addressable Sounder Base Fire Alarm Resources Owner's Manual

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AddreSSABle Sounder BASeProduct includes a 5 year warranty

Features

• Integrated Sounder in base
• 75 dB (UL 464 Listed) sounder output
• 85 dBA (ULC Listed) sounder output
• Sounder independent of sensor, allows for a single station, grouped or all-call
• May be mapped to any device connected to the control panel
• Maximum standby, 325 µA
• Maximum alarm current, 100 mA (aux power)

Description

The Addressable Sounder Base 6” (ASB) is a sounder base that may be utilized in a variety of applications. The base has a locking feature for the sensor that may be used or removed in the field. Once the head is removed, the sounder is accessible in the bottom of the unit.
The base has an independent sounder module that may be programmed as a single station, zone or all call sounder. The sounder produces a minimum of 75 dB at 10 feet. The ASB passes through the sound pattern sent to the sounder, therefore it may reproduce in any pattern the power supply provides.
The panel will support any combination of sensors or modules on the SLC. The ASB occupies one address on the loop and is fully programmable to operate with any input. Once activated the sounder will also follow the input from the power source and deactivate accordingly.

Detector Base Mounting
ASB should be mounted directly on the electrical box. The mounting holes are configured for a single gang, double gang, octagon or 4” square box.
Sound Pressure Level
The sound pressure complies and is listed to UL 464 with a minimum of 75 dBA at 10 feet. The sound pressure level is minimum 85dB at anywhere of 3 meter away from the sounder base. This complies with the CAN/ULC-S525 Clauses7.5 (refer to Figure 2).
Setting the Address
Each addressable module, smoke sensor, heat detector and combination sensor/detector must have the address set before connecting the device to the SLC loop. The address is set using the hand held device programmer or the addressing feature on the control panel.
Before connecting a device to the SLC loop, take the following precautions to prevent potential damage to SLC or device.

Verify the following:

1. Power to the device is removed
2. Field wiring is correctly installed.
3. Field wiring has no open or short circuits.
   Document discrepancies and notify appropriate personnel.

Locking Feature

ASB include a locking feature that prevents removal of the detector and removal of the base cover without using a tool.

1. To eliminate this feature, break off the locking tab (refer to Figure 1), and then install the detector.
   Figure 1. Eliminate the Locking Feature
2. To remove the detector from the base once the locking feature has been activated, insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the base to push the plastic tab while simultaneously turning the detector head counter-clockwise (refer to Figure 2).
   Figure 2. Removing of detector head from base
   
3. To remove the base cover from the lower enclosure once the locking feature has been activated, insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the on the base to push the plastic tab while simultaneously turning the detector head counter-clockwise (refer to Figure 3).
   Figure 3. Removing of base cover from the lower enclosure

Specifications

MKT. #8830011 – REV C
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References

• Potter Electric: Fire Alarms & Fire Sprinkler Systems