INTELLIGENT BASES
Standard, Relay, Isolator, Sounder, and Low Frequency Sounder Bases
To meet local code and application requirements, Gamewell-FCI® offers standard 4" and 6"
bases, as well as specialty base designs including relay, isolator, sounder and low frequency
sounder bases that are UL listed for low frequency operation and comply with NFPA 72
requirements for sleeping spaces for the new Gamewell-FCI Series of addressable detectors
as well as previous generations.
The standard 4" and 6" bases offer a plug-in detector base intended for use in intelligent
systems, with screw terminals provided for power (+ and –), and remote annunciator B300-6 Standard 6” B200S-WH Sounder
Base (White) Base (White)
connections. Communication takes place over the power (+ and –) lines. The 4" base offers a
compact design while the 6" base provides compatibility with a wider range of junction boxes.
The specialty bases support application driven requirements. These bases employ a separate
mounting plate that installs on various junction box sizes to eliminate unsightly surface-
mount boxes. The mounting plate enables pre-wiring of all connections to speed and
simplify installation.
Relay bases (B224RB-WH/B224RB-IV) provide one form-C contact relay for control of
auxiliary functions, such as door closure and elevator recall. The relay can operate in two
different modes (short and long delay). The activation time for the short delay is 60-100 B501-WHITE Flangeless B501-BL Flangeless
milliseconds, while the activation time for the long delay is 6-10 seconds. A shunt with pin 4” Base (White) 4” Base (Black)
headers, located on the base PC board, is used to set the delay timing.
Isolator bases (B224BI-WH/B224BI-IV) allow the Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) loop to
operate under fault conditions created from a short circuit preventing an entire
communication loop from being disabled. The base isolates the section of the loop
containing the short circuit from the remainder of the circuit and automatically restores
when the fault is corrected.
Sounder and low frequency (-LF) sounder bases are designed for new and existing dwelling
unit applications. They offer maximum flexibility in installation, configuration, and operation
to meet or exceed UL 268 and UL 464 requirements. The low frequency sounder bases are
designed to meet the NFPA 72 sleeping space requirement to produce a fundamental
frequency of 520 Hz +/- 10% with a square wave or its equivalent. Studies show that a lower
frequency, centered around 520 Hz, is the most ideal to wake sleeping occupants, even those
with mild to severe hearing loss.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Bases enable quick and secure detector • Standard white color with ivory and black • Sounder bases both UL268 and UL464
plug-in options compliant
• SEMS Screws provide easy wiring • Mechanical locking feature restricts
connection removal of attached sensor head
• UL 268 compliant • Specialty Base Features:
• Support for 12-24 AWG provides • Pre-wired mounting plate simplifies
installation flexibility installation
• Multiple base formats meet application • Application driven feature sets
requirements
The B200S sounder and LF sounder bases (B200S-WH/B200S-IV/ B224RB-IV: Ivory, relay base
B200S-LF-WH/B200S-LF-IV) adopt the same address as the B224BI-WH: White, isolator detector base
detector, but use a unique device type on the loop. The Fire Alarm B224BI-IV: Ivory isolator detector base
Control Panel (FACP) can use that address to command an
B200S-WH: White, Intelligent addressable sounder base capable of
individual sounder — or a group of sounders — to activate. The producing sound output in high or low volume with ANSI Temporal
command set from the FACP can be tailored to multiple event- 3, ANSI Temporal 4, continuous tone, marching tone, and custom
driven tone outputs allowing selection of volume (75 or 85 dBA), tone; Uses Velociti® protocol
tone (ANSI Temporal 3, ANSI Temporal 4, or March Time) and group. B200S-IV: Ivory, Intelligent addressable sounder base capable of
In addition, some FACPs will enable custom tone patterns. The producing sound output in high or low volume with ANSI Temporal
B200S series sounder bases recognize the System Sensor 3, ANSI Temporal 4, continuous tone, marching tone, and custom
synchronization protocol. This enables them to be used as a tone; Uses Velociti® protocol
component of the general evacuation signal — along with other B200S-LF-WH: White, Low Frequency Intelligent, programmable
System Sensor AV appliances — when connected to a power supply sounder base, produces a fundamental frequency of 520 Hz +/-
10% with a square wave or its equivalent; designed to meet the
or FACP output capable of generating the System Sensor
NFPA 72 sleeping space requirement
synchronization pulses.
B200S-LF-IV: Ivory, Low Frequency Intelligent, programmable
The B200SR sounder and LF sounder bases (B200SR-WH/ sounder base, produces a fundamental frequency of 520 Hz +/-
B200SR-IV/B200SR-LF-WH/B200SR-LF-IV) are fully compatible 10% with a square wave or its equivalent; designed to meet the
with existing B501BH Series sounder base installations. The device NFPA 72 sleeping space requirement
enables users to select one of two B501-supported tones (ANSI B200SR-WH: White, Intelligent sounder base capable of producing
Temporal 3 or Continuous) through a jumper. sound output with ANSI Temporal 3 or continuous tone; Intended
for retrofit applications
PRODUCT LINE INFORMATION B200SR-IV: Ivory, Intelligent sounder base capable of producing
sound output with ANSI Temporal 3 or continuous tone; Intended
for retrofit applications
INTELLIGENT BASES
B200SR-LF-WH: White, Low Frequency Intelligent, programmable
“-IV” suffix indicates Ivory color model.
sounder base, produces a fundamental frequency of 520 Hz +/- 10%
“-BL” suffix indicates Black color model. with a square wave or its equivalent; designed to meet the NFPA 72
“-WH” and “-WHITE” suffix indicates White color model. sleeping space requirement; intended for retrofit applications
B210LP: Flanged mounted base. B200SR-LF-IV: Ivory, Low Frequency Intelligent, programmable
sounder base, produces a fundamental frequency of 520 Hz +/- 10%
B210LPA: Same as B210LP; ULC listed. with a square wave or its equivalent; designed to meet the NFPA 72
B210LPBP: Bulk pack of B210LP, contains 10. sleeping space requirement. Intended for retrofit applications.
B300-6: White, 6” base, standard flanged low-profile mounting base MOUNTING KITS AND ACCESSORIES
B300-6-BP: Bulk pack of B300-6, package contains 10
TR300: White, replacement flange for B210LP, B300-6 base
B300-6-IV: Ivory,6” base, standard flanged low-profile mounting base.
TR300-IV: Ivory, replacement flange for B210LP, B300-6-IV base
B501-WHITE: White, 4” standard European flangeless mounting
RA100Z: Remote LED annunciator, 3 – 32 VDC, mounts to a U.S.
base. UL/ULC listed
single-gang electrical box; For use with B501 and B300-6
B501-WHITE-BP: Bulk pack of B501-WHITE, contains 10
M02-04-00: Test magnet
B501-BL: Black, 4” standard European flangeless mounting base
M02-09-00: Test magnet with telescoping handle
B501-IV: Ivory color, 4” standard European flangeless mounting
CK300: White, detector color kit, pack of 10
base
CK300-IV: Ivory, detector color kit, pack of 10
B224RB-WH: White, relay base
CK300-BL: Black, detector color kit, pack of 10
JUNCTION BOX SELECTION GUIDE
Base Models Single Gang Double Gang 3.5" Oct. 4.0" Oct. 4.0" Square 4.0" Square with 3.0" mud ring 50 mm 60 mm 70 mm 75 mm
B200S,B200SR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
B501 No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
B300-6 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
B224BI, B224RB Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Box depth contingent on base and wire size.
Refer to National Electric Code or applicable local codes for appropriate recommendations.
Applies to all model variants “BL”, “-LF”, “-IV”, “-WH”, and “-WHITE”. See Product Line Information for detailed model description.
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INTELLIGENT BASES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL Wire gauge:
For B300-6 Series bases: • B224BI, B224RB: 14 to 24 AWG Gamewell-FCI®, Velociti®, and
• Operating voltage: 15 to 32 VDC • B300-6, B210LP, B501, B200S, B200SR12 to System Sensor® are registered
• Standby current: 170 µA maximum 24 AWG
trademarks of Honeywell Inc.
For B501 Series bases: Temperature range:
• Operating voltage: 15 to 32 VDC • B224BI, B224RB, B200S, B200SR: 32°F to This document is not intended to be
• Standby current: 150 µA maximum 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
For B200 Series bases: • B300-6, B210LP, B501: -4°F to 150°F (-20°C used for installation purposes. We
• External supply voltage: 16 to 33 VDC (FWR) to 66°C) try to keep our product information
• Standby current: 500 µA maximum Humidity range: 10% to 93% RH, non- up-to-date and accurate. We cannot
• Alarm current for B200S(-IV)(-WH): condensing cover all specific applications or
35 mA maximum at high-volume setting
System temperature and humidity ranges: anticipate all requirements. All
15 mA maximum at low-volume setting
• Alarm current for B200S-LF(-IV)(-WH) High- This system meets NFPA requirements for oper-
ation at 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F); and at a
specifications are subject to change
volume setting: without notice.
70 mA maximum @ 33.0 VDC relative humidity (non-condensing) of 85% at
90 mA maximum @ 24.0 VDC 30°C (86°F) per NFPA, and 93% ± 2% at 32°C ±
140 mA maximum @16.0 VDC 2°C (89.6°F ± 1.1°F) per ULC. However, the use- Country of origin: Mexico
• Alarm current for B200S-LF(-IV)(-WH) Low- ful life of the system’s standby batteries and the
volume setting: electronic components may be adversely
15 mA maximum @ 33.0 VDC affected by extreme temperature ranges and
20 mA maximum @ 24.0 VDC humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this
25 mA maximum @ 16.0 VDC system and all peripherals be installed in an
• Alarm current for B200SR(-IV)(-WH): 35 mA environment with a nominal room temperature
maximum of 15°C to 27°C (60°F to 80°F).
• Alarm current for B200SR-LF(-IV)(-WH):
65 mA maximum @ 33.0 VDC
90 mA maximum @ 24.0 VDC
AGENCY LISTINGS AND
125 mA maximum @16.0 VDC APPROVALS
SLC operating voltage: 15 to 32 VDC The listings and approvals below apply to
SLC standby current: See applicable sensor intelligent bases as noted. In some cases,
specification certain modules or applications may not be
Sound output: Greater than 85 dBA minimum; listed by certain approval agencies, or listing
measured in a UL reverberant room at 10 feet, may be in process. Consult factory for latest
24 Volts (continuous tone) listing status.
For B224BI, B224RB (-IV) (-WH) bases: UL Listed: S911
• Operating voltage: 15 to 32 VDC (powered by FM Approved
SLC)
CSFM: 7300-1653:0109, 7300-1653:0126,
• Standby ratings: <450 µA maximum @ 24 VDC
7300-1653:0213, 7300-1653:0238
• Set time: (B224RB(-IV)(-WH) only): short
delay 60-100 msec; long delay 6-10 seconds
• Reset time: (B224RB/-IV/-WH only): 20
milliseconds maximum
• Relay characteristics: (B224RB/-IV/-WH
only): two-coil latching relay; one Form-C
contact; ratings (UL/CSA): 0.9 A @ 125 VAC,
0.9 A @ 110 VDC, and 3.0 A @ 30 VDC
PHYSICAL
Note: Specifications applies to all model variants
“-BL”, “-LF”, “-IV”, -WH, -WHITE. See Product Line
Information for detailed model description.
Diameter:
• B501-WHITE: 4" (10.16 cm)
• B300-6, B210LP: 6.1" (15.49 cm)
• B224BI, B224RB: 6.2" (15.748 cm)
• B200S, B200SR: 6.875" (17.46 cm)
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