Effective: February 2009

AlarmLine
Intrinsic Safety Barriers for Conventional and
Addressable AlarmLine™ Systems A UTC Fire & Security Company

K-73-10
FEATURES 24 barriers (see Ordering Information for part numbers).
• Permits AlarmLine installation in Classified Hazard- To determine if the need for an intrinsically safe circuit
ous Areas exists on a specific application, consult the National Elec-
• Compatible with Smart and Conventional control sys- tric Code and the local Authority Having Jurisdiction
tems (AHJ).
• 1-Channel Operation
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
• Shunt-Diode Type
• Limits Energy • Kidde® Linear Heat Detection Color Brochure:
• Slim Packaging KF-0070
• UL Listed • Kidde Application Guide–Intelligent LHS™ Systems:
• FM Approved 73-100
• Kidde PEGAsys™ Data Sheet: 76-000
DESCRIPTION
• ARIES™ Data Sheet: 76-600
AlarmLine™ applications in classified hazardous areas
• Addressable AlarmLine Module Data Sheet: 73-02
with potentially explosive vapors, dust or fibers require
the use of Intrinsic Safety Barriers so as to limit the total • AlarmLine LHD-4 Data Sheet: 73-01
energy entering the hazard via the sensor wiring conduc-
tors.

1
Kidde P/N 73-117068-031 shunt-diode Safety Barriers
4

2
0.98 0.45
(as shown in Figures 1 and 2) are 1-channel devices that 0.56
2X M4 X 9
use intrinsically safe techniques to allow electrical signals 0.29 0.29
2 1
to be conveyed between non-hazardous (safe) and haz-
ardous areas. The Safety Barriers achieve this by limiting
the transfer of energy in one direction to a level that can-
2.42
not cause ignition of explosive atmospheres. 1.94

WIRING
Each barrier handles two conductors, so two barriers are 3.35
required for each sensor cable. As shown in Figures 3 3.68

and 4, two Intrinsic Safety Barriers are used for each Figure 1. Intrinsic Safety Barrier Dimensions (Inches)
AlarmLine Sensor which is then connected to either the
conventional hardwired LHD-4 module (P/N 73-117068-
3

047) or Addressable AlarmLine Module AAM (P/N 73-

4

100001-003) depending on the type of system (conven- 24.9 11.4

14.2
tional or addressable). The AAM is a SmartOne® module
7.4 7.4
2X M4 X 9
that connects to the SLC loop of the PEGAsys™ and 2 1

ARIES™ Control Panel. Up to 255 AAM modules can be

connected to a SLC loop.
61.5
The AlarmLine LHD-4 Module is a 4-wire module that 49.3
connects to any FM approved fire alarm panel. One fire
alarm panel can monitor several AlarmLine Interface
Modules limited only by the maximum permissible cable
85.1
length. 93.5

Figure 2. Intrinsic Safety Barrier Dimensions (Metric)

INSTALLATION
Intrinsic Safety Barriers with dimensions must be
enclosed in a separate weather-tight enclosure. Kidde
offers multi-barrier enclosures suitable for 2, 5, 12, and
Conventional
Control Panel
1st Module

To Control
Panel
Initiating
Circuit
NO NCCOM NO NC COM

17 18 19 20 21 22
FAULT FIRE
RELAY RELAY

Additional
Modules
TROUBLE/FAULT
OUTPUT
FIRE
CABLE LED
(-) (+) SENSOR (-) (+) (-) (+)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

24VDC -
BLUE
WHITE
ORANGE

RED

SWITCHED +
POWER

1 2 3 4
ALARMLINE INTERFACE
MODULE TERMINAL STRIP
Intrinsic Safety GROUND
Terminal Strip
Barrier BUS
in Junction Box

Comductor 4 Comductor 4 Conductor 4 (Blue Conductor)

2

6 AlarmLine
Sensor
Conductor 3 Conductor 3 Conductor 3 (Red Conductor)
5
3
1

Conductor 2 Conductor 2 Conductor 2 (White Conductor)

4
2

Conductor 1 Conductor 1 Conductor 1 (Orange Conductor)

3
3
1

WEATHERTIGHT
ENCLOSURE SAFE HAZARDOUS
AREA AREA

COPPER CONNECTION
CABLE

Figure 3. Typical Schematic Wiring Diagram (Conventional Hardwired)

Kidde PEGAsys™
or ARIES™ Control Addressable AlarmLine
Panel Module

Intrinsic Safety
Barrier Ground Terminal Strip
in Junction Box
Bus
Conductor 1
Conductor 1 (Orange Conductor) Conductor 1 (Orange Conductor)
2 4 AlarmLine
Sensor
Conductor 2 (White Conductor) Conductor 2 Conductor 2 (White Conductor)
1 3
Conductor 3
SLC Loop Conductor 3 (Red Conductor)
1 4
Conductor 3 (Red Conductor)

Conductor 4
Conductor 4 (Blue Conductor) Conductor 4 (Blue Conductor)
2 3

Weathertight
Enclosure SAFE HAZARDOUS
AREA AREA

COPPER CONNECTION
CABLE

Figure 4. Typical Schematic Wiring Diagram (Addressable)

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SPECIFICATION ORDERING INFORMATION
FM Approvals Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C, D Part Number Description
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
Class III, Division 1 73-117068-031 Intrinsic Safety Barrier for AlarmLine (need 2
per sensor)
Operating Temper- -4° F (-20° C) to 140° F (60° C)
ature Range 73-117068-032 Intrinsic Safety Barrier Weathertight Enclo-
sure. Holds two Barriers.
Humidity 5 to 95% R.H.
73-117068-033 Intrinsic Safety Barrier Weathertight Enclo-
Terminals Will accept up to #12 AWG; sure. Holds up to five Barriers.

Working Voltage 6V 73-117068-034 Intrinsic Safety Barrier Weathertight Enclo-

sure. Holds up to 12 Barriers.
Maximum Voltage 7.5 V
73-117068-035 Intrinsic Safety Barrier Weathertight Enclo-
Fuse Rating 100 mA sure. Holds up to 24 Barriers.

Leakage Current 1 mA maximum at 6V

End-to-End Resis- 145 ohms maximum

tance 90 ohm minimum

Weight Approximately 0.275 lb. (0.125 kg)

Enclosures 73-117068-032 holds 2 barriers

73-117068-033 holds 5 barriers
73-117068-034 holds 12 barriers
73-117068-035 holds 24 barriers

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Kidde and SmartOne are registered trademarks of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.
AEGIS, ARIES and AlarmLine are trademarks of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.

This literature is provided for informational purposes only. KIDDE-FENWAL, INC.

assumes no responsibility for the product’s suitability for a particular application. The
product must be properly applied to work correctly.
If you need more information on this product, or if you have a particular problem or ques- A UTC Fire & Security Company
tion, contact KIDDE-FENWAL, INC., Ashland, MA 01721. Telephone: (508) 881-2000.
400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
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