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PP2124/2002/Issue 1

BASE SOUNDER
APPLICATION
The XPlorer Sounder is a local-area sounder designed
for indoor use. It can be connected only to detection
systems using XPlorer detectors and control panels.

FEATURES
The sounder incorporates an XPlorer base into
which an XPlorer detector is plugged. It is powered
by the control panel via the loop wiring to which it
is connected. Since the sounder is switched by the
remote indicator output of the associated detector
no remote indicator facility is available.

A guaranteed sound output of 85dB(A) at 1 metre is


achieved at a current consumption of only 3mA. The
sounder generates very low current noise so that up Part no 45681-275 with detector fitted
to 63 sounders may be connected to a loop.
ADDRESSING
ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS The XPlorer Sounder responds to signals from the
The XPlorer Sounder is loop powered and requires no associated detector. It does not have an address of
external power supply. It operates at 17–28V DC. its own.

TONE FREQUENCY AND VOLUME CONTROL PROTOCOL COMPATIBILITY


The sounder produces an uninterrupted alternating The sounder will operate only with control equipment
tone of 990Hz for 0.5 seconds and 630Hz for 0.5 using the Apollo XPlorer protocol. The features of the
seconds. The volume control can be used to adjust XPlorer Sounder are available only when the sounder
the sound steplessly from 70dB(A) to 85dB(A). It is connected to a control panel with the appropriate
should be noted that these sounders do not have a software.
synchronisation feature.
XPERT card
Volume
–L control
Loop negative (–)

No field wires
are connected
to this terminal

Cable entry EARTH


Loop positive (+)
+L

Earth (screen) continuity terminal

XPlorer base sounder—connection diagram

MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Technical Data


The sounder is made of polycarbonate with stainless Operating voltage 17–28V DC
steel contacts. (polarity sensitive)
Current consumption at 24V
DIMENSIONS OF SOUNDER quiescent <100µA
Diameter x height 115 x 38mm sounder operated 3mA
Sound pressure level at 1m 85dB(A)
Fixing centres 50–60mm Frequency 990Hz for 0.5s, 630Hz for 0.5s

Weight 140g Operating temperature –20°C to +60°C


Humidity (no condensation) 0–95%
IP rating 42

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