Siemens ABHW-4S Audible Base (P/N: 101353577)

The Siemens ABHW-4S Audible Base is an intelligent, supervised detector base designed for use in sleeping areas of a building. Each base generates a 520 Hz square-wave audio signal, complying with NFPA 72 standards, as well as UL/ULC Listed applications. Siemens Smart Delivery

Key Features

• Low-Frequency Sounder: Generates a 520 Hz square-wave tone, meeting NFPA 72 requirements for sleeping areas.

• High Sound Output: Produces a signal up to 85 dBA at 10 ft (3.1 m) for localized annunciation.

• Field-Configurable Tones: Offers six selectable tone patterns, including Steady, Temporal 3, Temporal 4, Temporal 4 with low-power, March Time 120, and Canadian March Time 30.

• Dual Volume Levels: Provides two volume levels for each tone pattern when used with compatible Siemens detectors and fire alarm control panels (FACPs).

• Power Options: Can be powered via a notification appliance circuit (NAC), Siemens PAD-series NAC extender, Model ZIC-4A, or any UL Listed, 24VDC regulated power supply.

• Compatibility: Fully compatible with all Siemens addressable detectors listed in the detector tables included in the datasheet.

• Regulatory Compliance: Meets the requirements specified in UL268, ULC-S525, ULC-S529, UL464, and UL2075.

Applications

The ABHW-4S Audible Base is ideal for:

• Sleeping Areas: Ensuring compliance with low-frequency sounder requirements for sleeping areas in buildings.

• Commercial Buildings: Providing reliable fire alarm notification in offices and public spaces.

• Educational Institutions: Enhancing fire safety in schools and universities.

• Healthcare Facilities: Meeting fire alarm notification needs in hospitals and clinics.

Specifications

• Model: ABHW-4S

• Part Number: 101353577

• Sound Output: Up to 85 dBA at 10 ft (3.1 m)

• Tone Patterns: Six selectable patterns

• Volume Levels: Two levels per tone pattern

• Power Options: NAC, PAD-series NAC extender, Model ZIC-4A, or UL Listed 24VDC regulated power supply

• Compliance: UL268, ULC-S525, ULC-S529, UL464, UL2075

• Compatibility: Siemens addressable detectors