System Sensor PA400 Series Electronic Mini-Sounders User Manual

Pa400* series electronic mini-sounders

D200-13-00 1 I56-0305-011R

PA400* Series
Electronic Mini-Sounders

*ULC models add suffix “A”; available as regulated 24VDC only. Add suffix “R” for red models; “W” for
white models; “B” for Beige model. PA400, add suffix “F” to models with fire printed on front.
The products to which this manual applies may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent numbers: 5,546,293 and 5,488,462

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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General Information
The National Fire Protection Association has published codes,
standards, and recommended practices for the installation and
use of the above appliances. Therefore, the installer must be
familiar with these requirements, with local codes, and any spe-
cial requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Model PA400
The PA400W (white), PA400R (red), and PA400B (beige) Piezo
Alert electronic sounder is intended to be connected to the alarm
indicating circuit of a UL-listed 12 or 24 VDC fire alarm control
panel.

Installation Notes
The wiring must be in compliance with all codes and must not
be of such length or wire size that would cause the appliance to
operate outside of its published specifications. The appliances
must also be tested after installation in accordance with the con-
trol panel manufacturer’s test procedure.

NOTE: Do not loop wires under terminal screws. Wires con-

necting the device to the panel must be broken at the
device screw terminal in order to maintain electrical
supervision.

Mounting
PA400 Sounders
1. The PA400 is intended for mounting to a standard 2

⁄

″ deep

single-gang box which allows sufficient clearance for conduit
entrance.

2. The PA400 is compatible with DC line supervision. The Piezo

Alert is polarized and has terminals marked with polarity.
Apply positive supply voltage to the (+) terminal and nega-
tive supply voltage to the (–) terminal. (See Figure 1.)

3. Mount the appliance to the electrical outlet box using the two

mounting screws supplied.

4. Field repair of the PA400 should not be attempted. Return to

factory for repair or replacement.

Specifications
PA400 Sounder
Voltages: Regulated 12DC and 24DC
Operating Voltage Limits: 8–17.5 and 16–33
Maximum Operating Current: At 12V– 20.8mA; at 24V– 47.4mA
Temperature Range: –10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F) with strobe added
Sound Output: 74dBA minimum @ 10 feet – 12 volt application
80dBA minimum @ 10 feet – 24 volt application

NOTE: All PA400 series models were only tested at the 8–17.5 and 16–33 Volt DC limits. This does not include the 80% low-end or
110% high-end voltage limits.

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*NOTE: Shown with control panel in alarm. Panel polarity
reversed in supervisory condition.

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