INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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RTS151 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: 630-377-6495
Remote Test Station www.systemsensor.com
Specifications
Dimensions: 4.8˝ H × 2.90˝ W × 1.4˝ D
Weight: .16 lbs.
Power Requirements
Alarm LED: 2.8 – 32 VDC, 10 mA max.
Coil Current: 95 mA max.
Test Switch: 10 VA @ 32 VDC
Reset Switch: 10 VA @ 32 VDC
Alarm Response Time: 40 sec. max.
Temperature: –10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Humidity: 95% RH Non-condensing Max

NOTE: RTS151 replaces RTS451. Figure 1. RTS151 Remote Test Station:

NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of this equipment.
NOTE: A test coil is required only for use with D2/DNR/DH400/DH500 mod-
els. For D2 models order part #DCoil. For the DH400/500 models order part
is #Coil.

General Information
System Sensor’s RTS151 is an automatic fire detector accessory designed to
test a remotely located detector. Consult detector installation instructions for
additional information.
TEST RESET
The National Fire Protection Association has published codes, standards, and
recommended practices for the installation and use of the above product. It is
recommended that the installer be familiar with these requirements, with local
codes, and any special requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction.
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RTS151 Contents
1 RTS151 remote test station Figure 2. Wiring Diagram for RTS151 to D4120 4-Wire Duct
1 screw pack (2 mounting screws) Smoke Detector:
RTS151 D4120
1 M02-04 test magnet
Wiring of RTS151 AUX OUT +
Consult the appropriate detector installation instructions for the applicable
wiring diagram. The RTS151 mounts to a single gang box (2 1/2” minimum FIELD 2 AUX OUT –
INSTALLED
depth), or directly to the wall or ceiling. JUMPER 4

See Figure 8 for wiring diagram of RTS151 with Duct Smoke Detectors.
(RED LED) 1 ALARM
In Canadian applications, the RTS151 is intended to be located in the same ALARM 5 R TEST
room as the smoke detector and within 60 feet of the unit.
3 R RESET
Operation
Test Function
Place and hold the painted side of the magnet to the test location RTS151.
Alarm Indication
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With the magnet in place some time will elapse (40 sec. maximum) depend- Figure 3. Wiring Diagram for RTS151 to D2-2Wire Duct
ing on the detector type, before the alarm indicating LED will light. Smoke Detector:
Reset Function TEST COIL +
4 5
* EXTERNAL
1
Gently insert a /8˝ maximum diameter tool into the hole until it stops and TEST COIL – (-) POWER (+)
SUPPLY

LED turns off. The RTS151 is capable of resetting only certain System Sensor COMM + 1 2 3
models of detectors. Refer to detector installation instructions for additional OUT (CONV ONLY) +
information. RTS151
COMM –
REMOTE TEST STATION
RA/RTS –
LED OPTION
RA + 1 PER UNIT
10mA CURRENT DRAW
RTS +
TEST COIL OPTION
NOTE: THE RTS151 TEST COIL CIRCUIT 1 PER UNIT
REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL 24 VDC POWER 95mA CURRENT DRAW
SUPPLY WHICH MUST BE UL LISTED.
NOTE: THE USE OF A REMOTE TEST STATION REQUIRES THE
INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSORY COIL, PART NUMBER DCOIL,
SOLD SEPARATELY.
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Figure 4. Wiring Diagram for RTS151 to DNR 2-Wire Duct Smoke Detector:

4 + TEST COIL
+ TEST COIL
MAGNET 24 VDC 4
TEST 24 VDC AUX POWER MAGNET
SWITCH – TEST COIL AUX POWER – TEST COIL
(–) SUPPLIED TEST
5 SUPPLIED BY USER SWITCH
BY USER (100mA
(+) (100mA 5 + IN
2 + IN SUPPLY)
(–) SUPPLY)
2 + OUT
+ OUT
ALARM 24 VAC (+10%, –15%) 24 VAC (+10%, –15%) (–)
LED (RED) (+) FULL WAVE RECTIFIED, FULL WAVE RECTIFIED,
1 – UNFILTERED POWER UNFILTERED POWER –
ALARM
MAY BE USED MAY BE USED LED (RED) 1 (+)
– RA – RA

RTS151 RTS151 + RA
(OPTIONAL) REMOTE + RA
(OPTIONAL) REMOTE
TEST STATION TEST STATION + RTS
+ RTS

DNR DNR
METHOD #1 - AUX POWER LOCATED METHOD #2 - AUX POWER LOCATED
AT DUCT DETECTOR AT TEST STATION

NOTE: THE USE OF THE RTS151 REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF

AN ACCESSORY COIL, DCOIL, SOLD SEPARATELY.
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Figure 5. Wiring diagram for RTS151 to DH100ACDC 4-Wire Figure 6. Wiring diagram for RTS151 to DH100 2-Wire Duct
Duct Smoke Detector: Smoke Detector:

DH100ACDC RTS151 DH100 RTS151

Alarm Signal + 15 1 (Red LED) Alarm Test + 1 5

Test
Test / Reset – 2 4
Aux. Power – 20 2
Reset + 3 3
Reset 2 3 Reset Alarm
RA + 4 1 Reset
LED
Field
Installed 4 RA – 5 2
Jumper

Test 11 5 Test V Out + 6 6 No Connection

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Figure 7. Wiring diagram for RTS151 to DH400ACDC Duct Figure 8. Wiring diagram for RTS151 to BEAM1224/
Smoke Detector: BEAM1224S Smoke Detector:

DH400ACDC RTS151
BEAM1224/BEAM1224S RTS151
5 1
ALARM SIGNAL (+) T2-1
REMOTE ALARM OUT 1 1 (RED LED) ALARM
R
6 2 E
D AUX (–) 2 T2-2
AUX POWER (–) 2
RESET
RESET INPUT 3 T2-4
4 3

REMOTE TROUBLE OUTPUT 4 T3-3

FIELD 4
3 INSTALLED
JUMPER
OPTIONAL YELLOW LED
3 TEST
RESET (–) RESET TEST INPUT 5 T2-3
5
4
TEST (–) 5 TEST

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Three-Year Limited Warranty

System Sensor warrants its enclosed product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from date of
manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for the enclosed product.
No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of the Company has the authority to in-
crease or alter the obligations or limitations of this Warranty. The Company’s obligation
of this Warranty shall be limited to the replacement of any part of the product which
is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service
during the three year period commencing with the date of manufacture. After phoning
System Sensor’s toll free number 800-SENSOR2 (736-7672) for a Return Authorization
number, send defective units postage prepaid to: System Sensor, Returns Department, RA
#__________, 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Please include a note describing
the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to
replace units which are found to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use,
modifications, or alterations occurring after the date of manufacture. In no case shall the
Company be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any
other Warranty, expressed or implied whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by
the Company’s negligence or fault. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

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