Installation Instructions

Model ABHW-4S
Intelligent Audible Base for Sleeping Area with 520Hz
Low Frequency Sounder

Introduction The Model ABHW-4S audible base from Siemens Industry,

Inc. is an intelligent supervised base which is designed for use
in sleeping areas. The base generates a 520Hz square wave
audio signal complying with the latest NFPA 72 standard and
is UL/ULC listed. It provides 6 selectable tone patterns, 2
volume levels when used with compatible fire detectors and
control panels. The ABHW-4S audible bases wired in the
same device loop are fully synchronized with FD-UL detectors
and also support RL-HC, RL-HW remote lamps. The ABHW-
4S provides 520Hz Steady, Temporal 3, Temporal 4,
Temporal 4 low power, March time 120 and Canadian March
time 30.
ABHW-4S is fully compatible with all Siemens addressable
detectors and recognizes the detector type automatically.
(Refer to the list of compatible detectors and control panels in
this document).
Application The ABHW-4S is a UL & ULC listed smoke detector
note supplementary device. It meets or exceeds 85dB at 10 foot
audibility requirement as specified in UL268 & ULC-S529.
When used in conjunction with listed, compatible Siemens
equipment, the ABHW-4S may be used in lieu of
single/multiple station smoke alarms to achieve enhanced,
system-level functionality. The ABHW-4S can also meets the
requirements specified in UL464, UL2075 including 520Hz
low frequency requirements for “Sleeping Area”.

Siemens Industry, Inc.

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Specifications Physical Specifications:
Operating temperature: 32°F ~ 120°F (0°C ~ 49°C)
Operating humidity:10 ~ 95%RH (Non Condensing)
Compatible electrical mounting boxes: 4” square gang box
ONLY, 4” octagon box is NOT compatible
Sound Output:
High: 85dB
Low: 75dB
Tones:
Steady
Temporal 3
Temporal 4
Temporal 4 low power
March time 120
Canadian March time 30
Electronic Ratings:
Operating voltage:
Loop power: 16 ~ 33 Vdc
External power: 16 ~ 33 Vdc
Supervisory current (max):
From loop: 250 µA
From external: 1.0 mA
Alarm current (max):
External powered:
High dBA: 65 mA @ 33Vdc
90 mA @ 24Vdc
165 mA @ 16Vdc
0.85 mA from loop
Low dBA: 28 mA @ 33Vdc
33 mA @ 24Vdc
45 mA @ 16Vdc
1.6 mA from loop

Constraints 1. The alarm current of ABHW-4S has to be energized by any

UL listed 24VDC regulated auxiliary power supply including
the aux power output of XLS, FC2005 / FC901 and PAD3 /
PAD-4 (refer to Figure 1) or a 24VDC NAC circuit, such as
FC2005 / FC901 (Refer to Figure 4).

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 PAD-3 or PAD-4 (Figure 3), ZIC-4A (FireFinder-XLS zone
indicating card (NAC), refer to Figure 2), and NAC from
2. The alarm current of ABHW-4S CAN’T be energized by a
24V FWR power supply.
3. The maximum number of ABHW-4S is related to the
maximum current rating and the power line resistance of the
auxiliary power supplies applied on the ABHW-4S. Refer to
the related installation instructions of the auxiliary power
supply.
4. The maximum loop line resistance cannot exceed the
maximum line resistance defined in the compatible fire
control panels.
5. T-tapping of the notification appliance circuit is not allowed.
6. The NAC output must be set to a steady DC if it is used for
ABHW-4S.

Configuration The ABHW-4S must be configured by the panel when it is

Important! connected with FD-UL detectors (see table 1). Failure to
configure the ABHW-4S will cause problems. For additional
information please refer to the manual of related panel. Also for
use with H-Series detectors (see table 2) it does not require
panel configuration as it will function the same as an ADBH-11
which will not be synchronized.

Detector (Refer to Figure 6 & 7) Audible base Model ABHW-4S should

wiring be interconnected as shown in the Installation/ Wiring
Diagrams and wired to the specific system modules and
control panels following the appropriate instructions. For
operation with FireFinder-XLS or FC2005 / FC901 System,
note any limitations on the number of audible bases permitted
on each notification appliance circuit or 24VDC regulated
power supply, depending on the total cable resistance and
total load of each circuit. (See ELECTRICAL RATINGS
section.)
Detector The detector base comes from the factory prewired. All
mounting signaling and initiating circuits are connected directly to the
back of the ABHW-4S audible base using the four position
terminal blocks.

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Base 1. Route all wires out from the outlet box.
mounting 2. When the alarm LED viewing is critical, position the LED
mark on the base in the intended direction (Refer to Figure
7).
3. Make connections directly to the audible base terminals
located on the back of the base. Refer to the related
Installation/Wiring diagram.
4. After all bases are installed, check loop continuity. For
ABHW-4S loop continuity check, refer to the DPU or SDPU
Manual, “Testing a FireFinder-XLS Loop”.
5. If loop continuity is acceptable, proceed with detector head
installation.
Detector Even though no specific spacing are allocated to the detectors
placement used with this base, use 30 foot center spacing (900 sq ft), as
referred to in NFPA Standard 72 National Fire Alarm Code
and CAN/ULC-S524, as a guide or starting point, if practical,
in a detector installation layout. This spacing is based on ideal
conditions—smooth ceiling, no air movement, and no physical
obstructions.
In all installations (except in special circumstances like
computer room under floors), locate the detector on the
ceiling, a minimum of 6 inches from a side wall, or on a wall,
between 4 and 6 inches from the ceiling.
If questions arise regarding detector placement, it is extremely
important that the drawings provided or approved by Siemens
Industry, Inc., or by its authorized distributors be followed! The
detector placements shown on these drawings were chosen
after a careful evaluation of all facets of protecting the area.
Environmental factors such as air current, temperature,
humidity, air pressure, and the nature of the fire load are
carefully considered. Special consideration is given to room or
area configuration and the type of ceiling (sloped or flat,
smooth or beamed). Siemens Industry, Inc.'s extensive
experience in the design of fire detection systems assures
optimum detector placement and is reflected in these
drawings. Follow sound engineering judgment made by
qualified personnel.

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Compatible fire alarm control panels:
Model System Type Doc. P/N
(See Page 10 Note 1) FireFinder® XLS FACP 315-034242
FC2005 Desigo™ Fire Safety 50-point panel A6V10333722
FC901 Cerberus™ PRO 50-point FACP A6V10336754

Compatible detectors:
FD-UL series detectors (table 1):
Model Siemens Part # Doc. P/N Type / Description
FDO421 S54320-F4-A1 A6V10323926 Desigo optical detector
FDOT421 S54320-F6-A1 A6V10323934 Desigo optical / heat detector
FDT421 S54320-F5-A1 A6V10323930 Desigo heat detector
FDOOT441 S54320-F7-A1 A6V10324655 Desigo dual optical heat detector
FDOOTC441 S54320-F8-A1 A6V10324657 Desigo dual optical heat & CO detector
OOH941 S54320-F7-A2 A6V10324659 Cerberus PRO dual optical heat detector
OOHC941 S54320-F8-A2 A6V10324661 Cerberus PRO dual optical heat & CO detector
OP921 S54320-F4-A2 A6V10323928 Cerberus PRO optical detector
OH921 S54320-F6-A2 A6V10323936 Cerberus PRO optical / heat detector
HI921 S54320-F5-A2 A6V10323932 Cerberus PRO heat detector
H-series detectors (table 2):
Model Siemens Part # Doc. P/N Type / Description
HFP-11 500-033290 315-033290 H-Series optical / heat detector
HFPT-11 500-033380 315-033290 H-Series heat detector
HFPO-11 500-034800 315-034800 H-Series optical detector
SFP-11 500-033290C 315-033290C Canada H-Series optical / heat detector
SFPT-11 500-033380C 315-033290C Canada H-Series heat detector
SFPO-11 500-034800C 315-033290C Canada H-Series optical detector

Compatible remote lamps (table 3):

Model Siemens Part # Doc. P/N Type / Description
RL-HW 500-033310 315-033230 Remote alarm lamp (wall)
RL-HC 500-033230 315-033230 Remote alarm lamp (ceiling)

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Note:
1. RPR-1 remote relay and HTRI are used for 24VDC power supervision. 24VDC wire open will
cause trouble reported by HTRI. Refer to Installation Instruction of RPR-1 (315-096055).
2. ABHW-4S terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of device
loop.
3. EOL device of HTRI: 3.6K, 1/4W resistor, P/N 140-820185.
4. ABHW-4S can be wired either Style Z (Class A) or Style Y (Class B).
5. For the max load current, refer to the specifications of the compatible panels listed in this
document.
6. The 24VDC regulated power supply could be the Aux Power Output from the compatible
panels or from PAD-3 / PAD-4, or other UL listed 24VDC regulated power supply. 24V FWR
power supply can't be allowed.

Figure 1
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4S Audible Base Powered by 24 V
Regulated Power Supply

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Note:
1. Polarity shown in active state at terminals 1 and 2 of ABHW-4S and 1-4 of ZIC-4A. Proper
polarity must be maintained or audible base will not operate properly. Each audible base
must be tested to verify operation.
2. Tone selection (refer to page 10 NOTE 4 for more information).
3. ABHW-4S terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of the
loop.
4. The wiring of ABHW-4S shown in the diagram is Style Z (Class A). It may also be wired as
Style Y (Class B).
5. ZIC-4A Notification Appliance Circuits provide 4 outputs that can be configured for Class A.
or Class B. Refer to the ZIC-4A Installation Instructions, P/N 315-033050.
6. EOL resistor, 24k ohms, 1/2 watt, 5%, P/N 140-820405.

Figure 2
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4S Audible Powered by ZIC-4A (NAC of
FireFinder-XLS System)

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Note:
1. The NAC circuit shown in the diagram is the active state at terminal 1 and 2 of ABHW-4S.
2. ABHW-4S terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of device loop.
3. The wiring at NAC of PAD-3 / PAD-4 shown in the diagram for ABHW-4S is Style Z (Class A)
(No EOL needed). If Style Y (Class B) wiring used at NAC output, EOL (24K, 0.5W resistor)
must be used.
4. For the max load current and max cable resistance, refer to the specifications of PAD-3 / PAD-
4, P/N: 315-099082 / 315-050217.

Figure 3
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4S Audible Base Powered by NAC of
PAD-3 / PAD-4 System

Note:
1. The NAC circuit shown in the diagram is the active state at terminal 1 and 2 of ABHW-4S.
2. ABHW-4S terminals 5-6 are polarity insensitive. Line 1 and Line 2 can be either line of device loop.
3. The wiring at NAC of FC2005 / FC901 shown in the diagram for ABHW-4S is Style Z (Class A)
(no EOL needed). If Style Y (Class B) wiring used at NAC output, EOL (24K, 0.5W resistor)
must be used.
4. For the max load current and max cable resistance, refer to the specifications of FC2005 /
FC901.
Figure 4
Installation/Wiring Diagram for ABHW-4S Audible Base Powered by NAC of
FC2005 / FC901 System

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Figure 5
ABHW-4S Audible Base Terminal Blocks (only for HFP-11, HFPT-11, HFPO-
11, SFP-11, SFPT-11 and SFPO-11 detectors)

Figure 6
ABHW-4S Audible Base Terminal Blocks (only for FDO421, FDOT421,
FDT421, FDOOT441, FDOOTC441, OP921, OH921, HI921, OOH941 and
OOHC941 detectors.)

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 ALARM LED LOCATION
WITH DETECTOR
INSTALLED IN BASE

BASE
MOUNTING
HOLES
Figure 7
Positioning the Alarm LED

1. When installing FD-UL detectors in a FireFinder XLS

panel, use the following panel versions
PMI ver 10.02 or later
Zeus ver 10.02 or later
DLC ver 06.01 or later
2. Please contact Siemens Canada Limited to obtain
Canadian-specific installation instructions documentation.
3. ABHW-4S alarm current can ONLY be powered from
auxiliary power; device loop power is used for the control
circuits in ABHW-4S.
4. When the audible base ABHW-4S works with FD-UL
series detectors, up to 6 tone patterns and 2 volume levels
can be selected by user with system configuration tool.
5. When the audible base ABHW-4S works with H-series
detector, a fixed 85dB tone is provided and only 2 tones
can be selected (steady and Temporal 3). Steady: without
a jumper at terminals 3 and 4; Temporal 3: terminals 3
and 4 are shorted with jumper.
6. For additional information on the modules used in an
individual system, refer to the Installation Instructions for
that particular module or contact your authorized Siemens
Industry, Inc. representative.

Siemens Industry, Inc. Siemens Canada Limited

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