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R-LED Remote Alarm Indicator Installation Sheet
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Operation
The remote LED alarm indicator is a polarized device that
provides visual indication when a detector initiates an alarm. A
clear lens, light emitting diode pulses on and off in case of an
alarm condition.
Installation
WARNINGS
• This remote annunciator is not intended to be used as an
evacuation signal for Life Safety situations.
• This remote annunciator will not operate if the device that
it is connected to it is not powered.
• The LED used in this device has a 180° range of visibility,
but the best visibility is achieved in direct viewing
applications. This device should not be installed in areas
of direct sunlight, or where its intensity may be reduced.
Notes
• The R-LED can only be used with the Standard Detector
Base, model B4U. It is not compatible with any other
bases.
• This device is not for use with 24 VDC circuits.
To install the LED alarm indicator:
1. Verify that all field wiring is free of opens, shorts, and
ground faults.
2. Make all wiring connections shown in “R-LED wiring.”
3. Using the two machine screws provided, mount the LED
alarm indicator to a compatible electrical box.
R-LED wiring
To wire the R-LED:
Wire in accordance with NFPA 72 and CAN/ULC-S524. Be
sure to observe the polarity of the wires as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: R-LED wiring
Compatible detector base
or duct smoke detector
Specifications
Voltage
Current
3 VDC
2 mA (3.5 mA max.)
175 µA average
10 Ω max.
Temperature
Humidity
32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
0 to 93% RH, noncondensing at 90°F
(32°C)
peration Pulses on alarm condition
65 mcd
Clear lens, red light emitting diode
Storage temperature
range
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
FX-PD, E-PD, FX-PHD, E-PHD, FX-HD,
E-HD, V-PS, V-PHS, V-HRD, and V-HFD
B4U standard base
Compatible duct detectors
FX-PDD, E-PDD
Compatible electrical
boxes
North American 1-gang box
Standard 4 in. square box 1-1/2 in.
(38 mm) deep with 1-gang cover
12, 14, 16, or 18 AWG wire (2.5, 1.5, 1.0,
or 0.75 sq. mm) (Sizes 16 and 18 AWG
are preferred)