Installation Instructions

Model HI121 Thermal Detector

Figure 1 HI121 Thermal Detector

These instructions are written in accordance with the important! The detector placements shown on these
installation guidelines of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, drawings were chosen after a careful evaluation of the area
and CAN/ULC-S524, The Installation of Fire Alarm Systems. being protected. Siemens Industry, Inc.'s extensive
experience in design of the system assures the best detector
CAUTION placement by following these drawings.
Detection Device Storage
DO NOT install this detection device until all SPECIFICATIONS
construction is completed. Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32OF (0OC) to 100OF (38OC)
DO NOT store this detection device where it can be Humidity: Up to 95% RH, non condensing
contaminated by dirt, dust, or humidity. Air Pressure: No effect.
Alarm Temp: 135OF (57OC)

DETECTOR PLACEMENT Electrical

Locate the HI121 on the ceiling, at least 4 inches from the Voltage: 16-27 VDC
side walls. For an ideal, smooth ceiling condition, place the Ripple: 3V peak-to-peak
detectors at a maximum center spacing of 50 feet (2500 Supervisory Current: 100μA max
square feet), 25 feet from side walls or room partitions. For Alarm Current: 30-50mA
FM Approved installations this detector has an RTI rating Start-up Time: 30 seconds max
of QUICK, which allows a maximum center spacing of 20
feet (400 square feet). Locate detectors 10 feet from side DETECTOR WIRING
walls or room partitions. The HI121 should be connected as shown in Figure 2 using
the separate mounting base, Model DB-11. Follow the
Actual job conditions and sound engineering judgment
control panel wiring connection drawing installed on the
should be used to determine detector spacing. Consider
inside face of each control panel cover. See DB-11
environmental factors including ambient temperature
instruction, P/N 315-094193, for base mounting. Duplicate
fluctuation, and the nature of the fire hazard. Room or area
wiring information is also in the Installation, Operation, and
configuration and ceiling type (sloped or flat, smooth or
Maintenance Manual provided with every control panel.
beamed) also dictates placement.
Note any limitations on the number of detectors and
Should questions arise regarding detector placement, follow restrictions on the use of remote devices permitted for
the drawings provided and/or approved by Siemens Industry, each circuit.
Inc. or by its authorized distributors. This is extremely

WARNING: CONNECT DETECTOR ONLY TO CIRCUITS SPECIFIED IN DETECTOR

AND PANEL LITERATURE OR SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE.
DB-11/DB-11E DB-11/DB-11E
[NO REMOTE DEVICE] [WITH REMOTE DEVICE(S)]
+
SEE REMOTE DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1b FOR WIRING DETAILS: 1b
TO INITIATING +
CIRCUIT OF INSTALLATION
SIEMENS 1a 1b DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS
INDUSTRY, INC. 5 6 RR-11 P/N 315-094924
CONTROL PANEL
RLC-11, RLW-11 P/N 315-094925
6 RSAC-11, RSAW-11 P/N 315-094926 -
(SEE CAUTION 1) 5 ADB-11 P/N 315-096162 5

-
CAUTION: MULTIPLE REMOTE DEVICES
END OF
LINE
1. Do not use looped wire under base terminal 5. If remote devices are supported by the initiating circuit, DEVICE
(NOTE
Break wire run to provide supervision of each detector/base may have up to 2 remote devices POLARITY
connection. with the following configurations and restrictions only: WHEN
APPLICABLE)
Remote Remote
2. When a remote relay is used to control a critical Device 1 Device 2 Restrictions
system function, the relay and its associated RR-11 RLC-11, RLW-11 See Caution 2
RR-11
detector and optional module(s) must be the RLC-11, RLW-11 RSAC-11, RSAW-11 See
RSAC-11, RSAW-11 Caution 2
Wire from base to
ONLY devices on the initiating circuit. RLC-11, RLW-11 RLC-11, RLW-11 RSAC-11/RSAW-11
to RL-11

Figure 2 Installation and Wiring Diagram for HI121 Conventional Detector

A6V10281365_a_en_-- Siemens Industry
Industry,, Inc.
Building Technologies Di
echnologies vision
Division
INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF DETECTOR
TO INSTALL:
• Rotate detector counterclockwise while gently pressing 30°

on it until the detector drops fully into base.

• Then rotate the detector clockwise until it stops and
locks in place. Insert optional locking screw (Order
30°

Model LK-11).

TO REMOVE: Figure 3 HI121 with Figure 4 TM121 Test

Loosen locking screw, if installed. Then rotate the detector TM121Test Magnet Magnet Placement
counterclockwise until stop is reached. Pull detector out
of base.
Detector and control panel functionality can also be tested
using the TM121 test magnet as shown in Figure 3. Place
LED INDICATOR OPERATION
the magnet in the specific area at the bottom of the detector
The HI121 contains an LED indicator capable of flashing
that is shown in Figure 4 for at least 5 seconds with the
either one of three distinct colors: green, yellow, or red.
The microprocessor-based detector checks that its critical colored side towards the centered LED. The detector will
electronics are operating. send an alarm to the panel.

Based on the results of these checks, the LED indicator WARNING: Testing with the magnet only tests the circuit,
flashes as follows: it does not test the detector’s sensing ability.

Flash WARNING: The TM121 test magnet is a strong magnet

Flash Interval that can be harmful to pacemaker wearers and to those
Color Condition (Seconds) with medical implants. Keep the magnet away from
Green Normal supervisory operation. 10 magnetic media such as credit cards and memory disks/
chips.
Detector is in trouble and needs
Yellow 5
replacement. CAUTION: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS THE
Red Alarm 2½
DETECTOR HEAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED. NO REPAIRS
SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED.
No Detector is not powered or
-
Flashes replacement is needed. DO NOT PAINT
The detector/base plastic is marked DO NOT PAINT. This
is intended to prohibit painting during routine maintenance
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE of the occupancy which can affect proper operation of the
detector.
TEST
Testing requires no test equipment. A green flash of the
COMPAT IBLE CONT ROL EQUIPMENT
detector LED about every 10 seconds indicates that the
HI121 is operating properly. The minimum test schedule Equipment Installation/Wiring
may be found in the current edition of NFPA 72, inspection, Compatibility Identifier Instructions
testing and maintenance chapter for installations in the U.S. SZM (FS-250C System) P/N 315-034850C-4
and CAN/ULC-S537, The Verification of Fire Alarm SXL-EX P/N 315-095997-8
Systems, for installations in Canada.
The detector model number is the compatibility identifier.

Siemens Industry, Inc. Siemens Canada Limited A6V10281365_a_en_--

Building Technologies Division Building Technologies Division
Florham Park, NJ 2 Kenview Boulevard
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5E4 Canada