Apollo AlarmSense Base for Two Wire Fire Detectors 45681-244APO
About this product
The Apollo 45681-244APO is an AlarmSense base for mounting AlarmSense detectors that do not need an integral sounder, on a system controlled by an AlarmSense fire control panel. It suits installers working on AlarmSense zones. Electronic circuitry lets a fault be signalled if a detector is removed without authorisation.
Key features
- Tells you when a head is taken away – a fault can be signalled if a detector is removed without authorisation
- Base wiring – the base itself is polarity insensitive, but AlarmSense call points are polarity sensitive, so keep line polarity consistent
- Simple loop-through wiring – incoming and outgoing cables share the L1 IN (+ve Line) and L2 (-ve Line) terminals
- Room for a repeat light – a remote indicator can be connected to each base
- Copes with cold and heat – operating temperature -40 ºC to + 80ºC
- Keeps the zone in service – continues to work during unauthorised removal of detectors
For installers
- Power: two wire supply, polarity insensitive, 9 V - 33 V.
- Mounting: 100 mm diameter. Weight 55 g. Housing in white flame-retardant polycarbonate. Not suitable for outdoor use.
- Cabling: L1 IN (+ve Line) and L2 (-ve Line) for in and out. Do not connect any field wiring to the L1 OUT terminal.
- Compatibility: only with purpose designed AlarmSense fire control panels. Do not use Series 65 detectors on AlarmSense systems.
- Standards: check the approvals you need against Apollo's documentation before specifying it.
Frequently asked questions
Which detectors fit this base?
AlarmSense detectors. The range is not compatible with other ranges of detectors.
Can Series 65 detectors be used on it?
No. Do not use Series 65 detectors on AlarmSense systems, because they could cause severe system malfunction even if they seem to work at first.
Will it work with any conventional panel?
No. It can only be used with purpose designed AlarmSense fire control panels.
Does polarity matter when wiring it?
At the base, no: its two wire supply is polarity insensitive. AlarmSense call points on the same zone are polarity sensitive, so keep line polarity consistent. The remote indicator terminals are marked +ve and -ve.
Why is L1 OUT left empty?
Because field wiring must not be connected to it. Incoming and outgoing cables both use L1 IN and L2.
Can it be used outdoors?
No. It is not suitable for outdoor use.
Specifications
Dimensions
Specifications
| Brand | Apollo |
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| Model | 45681-244APO |
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 45681-244APO |
| Also listed as | 45681-244 |
| Product type | AlarmSense Base |
| Part No. | 45681-244 |
| Use | Detectors that do not require an integral sounder or sounder visual indicator |
| Detector monitoring | Fault can be signalled if a detector is removed without authorisation |
| Supply wiring | Two wire supply, polarity insensitive |
| Operating voltage | 9 V - 33 V |
| Quiescent current | < 3 µA |
| Head removal load | 47 Ω for 10 ms every 4 seconds |
| Operating temperature | -40 ºC to + 80ºC |
| Humidity | 0% to 95% RH |
| Dimensions | 100 mm diameter |
| Weight | 55 g |
| Housing | White flame-retardant polycarbonate |
| Terminals | Nickel plated stainless steel |
| Remote indicator | MiniDisc Remote Indicator - Part No. 53832-070 |
| Figures typical at | 24 V, 25ºC and 50% RH |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | 100 mm diameter |
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Apollo AlarmSense Base for Two Wire Fire Detectors 45681-244APO
