INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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RTS151KEY 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: 630-377-6495
Remote Test Station www.systemsensor.com
Specifications
Dimensions: 4.6˝ H × 2.75˝ W × 1.8˝ D
Weight: 0.24 Lbs.
Power Requirements
Power LED (Green): 14 – 35 VDC, 12 mA maximum
Alarm LED (Red): 2.8 – 32 VDC, 12 mA maximum
Alarm Response Time: 40 seconds maximum
Temperature: –10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Humidity: 95% relative humidity, noncondensing Max

NOTE: RTS151KEY replaces RTS451KEY. Figure 1. RTS151KEY

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 DH400/500 models order part
#Coil.

General Information
The System Sensor RTS151KEY is an automatic fire detector accessory de-
signed to test remotely located duct and beam detectors. For 4-wire detectors,
OFF
the RTS151KEY features a multi-colored LED that alternates between steady RESET TEST

green and red. Green indicates power and that the detector board is in place.
Red indicates alarm. For 2-wire detectors, the LED will show red for alarm.
Consult the detector installation instructions for additional information.
The National Fire Protection Association has published codes, standards, and
recommended practices for the installation and use of this product. It is rec-
ommended that the installer be familiar with these requirements, with local H0195-01
codes, and any special requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction.
RTS151 Contents Figure 2: Wiring Diagram for RTS151KEY to D4120 4-Wire
1 RTS151KEY remote test station Duct Smoke Detector:
1 screw pack (2 mounting screws) RTS151KEY D4120
2 Keys
AUX OUT +
Operation
Test Function FIELD 2 AUX OUT –
INSTALLED
Insert the key and turn clockwise to the “TEST” position. JUMPER 4

Alarm Indication
(RED LED) 1 ALARM *
With the key in the “TEST” position, some time will elapse (40 seconds maxi- ALARM 5 SUP, NO
R TEST
SUP, C
mum) depending on the detector type, before the alarm indicating LED will 3 R RESET
turn red.
Reset Function (GREEN LED)
POWER 6
Turn the key counterclockwise to the “RESET” position and hold. The LED
should turn off. Then, turn the key back to the “NORMAL” position and re- * Sup. contacts cannot be used if they are wired to control panel.
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move. The RTS151KEY is capable of resetting only certain models of detectors.
Refer to the detector installation instructions for additional information. Figure 3: Wiring Diagram for RTS151KEY to D2 2-Wire Duct
Smoke Detector:
Wiring Instructions
TEST COIL +
Consult the appropriate detector installation instructions for the applicable 4 5
*EXTERNAL
wiring diagram. The RTS151KEY mounts to a single gang box (2 1/2˝ minimum TEST COIL – (-) POWER (+)
SUPPLY

depth), or directly to the wall or ceiling. COMM + 1 2 3

In Canadian applications, the RTS151KEY is intended to be located in the same OUT (CONV ONLY) +
RTS151KEY
room as the smoke detector and within 60 feet of the unit. COMM –
REMOTE TEST STATION
RA/RTS –
LED OPTION
RA + 1 PER UNIT
10mA CURRENT DRAW
RTS +
TEST COIL OPTION
NOTE: THE RTS151KEY 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, H0571-09
SOLD SEPARATELY.

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Figure 4: Wiring Diagram for RTS151KEY 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

RTS151KEY RTS151KEY + 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 RTS151KEY REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF

AN ACCESSORY COIL, DCOIL, SOLD SEPARATELY.
H0612-09

Figure 5. Wiring diagram for RTS151KEY to DH100ACDC Figure 6. Wiring diagram for RTS151KEY to DH100 2-Wire
4-Wire duct smoke detector: duct smoke detector:

DH100ACDCLP
NOTE: Terminal 6 of the RTS151KEY is not used when wired to a 2-wire detector.
RTS151KEY
Alarm Signal 15 1 (Red LED) Alarm
DH100 RTS151 KEY
Aux. Power + 19 * Sup. contacts cannot
* Test + 1 5
be used if they are Test
Sup. N. O. 14 wired to control panel.
Test / Reset – 2 4
Sup. COM 3 6 (Green LED)
Power Reset + 3 3
Aux. Power Ò 20 2
RA + Alarm
4 1 LED Reset
Reset 2 3

4 RA – 5 2
Test 11 5
V Out + 6 6 No Connection
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H0193-03

Figure 7. Wiring diagram for RTS151KEY to DH400ACDC duct Figure 8. Wiring diagram for RTS151KEY to BEAM1224/
smoke detector: BEAM1224T smoke detector:
DH400ACDC RTS151KEY BEAM1224/BEAM1224T RTS151KEY
Alarm Signal 5 1 (Red LED) Alarm
T2-1
Aux. Power + 7 * Sup. contacts * REMOTE ALARM OUT 1 1 (RED LED) ALARM

cannot be used if
AUX (–) 2 T2-2
they are wired to 2
Sup. N. O. 11
control panel. RESET
RESET INPUT 3 T2-4
Sup. COM 10 6 (Green LED) 3
Power
REMOTE TROUBLE OUTPUT 4 T3-3
4
Aux. Power – 6 2
OPTIONAL YELLOW LED
TEST
TEST INPUT 5 T2-3
Reset 3 3 5

Test 4 5 NOTE: RTS151KEY CAN BE USED WITH INTELLIGENT BEAM DETECTOR PRODUCTS.
CONSULT INTELLIGENT BEAM DETECTOR MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from date of the malfunction and suspected cause of failure. The Company shall not be obligated to
manufacture. System Sensor makes no other express warranty for the enclosed product. replace units which are found to be defective because of damage, unreasonable use,
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