1. Signature & V Series
Detectors and Modules

2. Signature & V series devices are connected into the by the slc card
The slc card is the loop controller for the intelligent data circuit. All communications between the intelligent devices and the CPU are through the slc card.
Each slc card can support up to 64 device addresses on VS1 and 250 devices addresses on VS2, in either Class A or Class B circuit configurations.

3. When an intelligent circuit is wired for Class B operation it must contain only series or simple T-tap (branch) connections.

4. Communications over the intelligent circuit is performed by the slc card using a broadcast polling technique.
The VS panels only responds to an intelligent device that has something new to report.
Each device’s onboard micro-processor determines when it is active or in trouble.
This distributed intelligence environment and polling technique of the intelligent circuit provides for much faster response times than older technologies.

5. The Signature & V series Advantage
Electronic addressing
Automatic addressing by loop controller No dip switches, no jumpers, no rotary address dial
Less wiring restrictions Uses existing building wire Twisted and/or shielded NOT required
Up to 124 T-Taps per circuit on VS2 (63 on VS1)

6. The Signature & V Advantage
System Device Mapping
Constantly updated!!
Graphic display
Instant “as-built”

9. Each intelligent device contains an onboard microprocessor and stores the following data:
Serial number
Device address (CCDDD)
Device type
Date of manufacture
Hours of operation
Date of last calibration (smoke detectors only)
Environmental conditions and compensation of each device (smoke detectors only)
Extent of environmental compensation used ( smoke detectors only)
Sensitivity values (smoke detectors only)
Last maintenance date (smoke detectors only)
Up to 32 possible trouble codes per device

10. Signature & V Devices - Common Features
Controlled by an internal microprocessor
On-board non-volatile memory
Twin status LED's on modules (one on V dets)
Flashing Green LED = device normal
Flashing Red LED = device in alarm
LOW communication (baud) rate provides increased immunity to EMI & RFI
Fast response due to BROADCAST polling!

11. There are three primary considerations when wiring intelligent devices into the data circuit:
Observe polarity (+ and -), it’s important.
The input/output conventions must be observed, where + OUT is wired to + IN and – OUT is wired to – IN.
Maintain tight wire connections. Loose Signature wiring can degrade intelligent circuit operation.

12. V Series
Detectors

13. V Series Detectors Smoke Detectors: V-PS (Photoelectric detector)
GSA-SD (Photoelectric Duct detector)
Heat Detectors:
V-HFD (Fixed Temperature Thermal detector)
V-HRD (Rate-of-Rise Thermal/Fixed Temp. detector)
Combination Detectors:
V-PHS (Photoelectric,ROR and Fixed Temp. Thermal detector–“3D”)

14. The V Detectors are installed onto a variety of bases where wiring connections are made.
B4U Standard base.
RB4U Relay base.
IB4U Isolation base.
SB4U Audible Detector base (Sounder base).

15. The B4U standard base is a low cost base used to install V Series smoke and heat detectors into an intelligent circuit.
This base supports a optional remote LED alarm indicator (RLED)

16. The RB4U relay base incorporates a 30 Vdc, 2
The RB4U relay base incorporates a 30 Vdc, 2.0 Amp, pilot-duty, dry contact relay used to control system appliances.
This base provides normally-open (N/O), normally-closed (N/C) and common (C) contacts, which are wired into applications where relay activation is required when detector goes into alarm.

17. The IB4U isolation bases contain switching circuitry which opens the intelligent data line when a short is detected, a voltage less than 4 Vdc is detected or when the base looses communications with the SLIC card.
Data line MUST be wired Class A.
Can have T-tapped branches
A short is isolated between the two IB4U’s on both sides of the short and closest to the short.
The integrity of the remaining circuit is protected.

18. IB4U isolation base

19. The GSA-IM Isolation module is also available
Like the IB4UIB base, the GSA-IM opens the data line when a short is detected, protecting Class A circuits from collapse due to short circuits.

20. The SB4U Audible Detector base provides a configurable localized audible alarm at the base when its detector goes into alarm.

21. The SB4U Audible Detector base wiring.
The SB4U bases may also be wired and configured so that groups of sounder bases produce an audible alarm when any of the group’s detectors goes into alarm (use –CRR polarity reversal relay)

22. Signature SuperDuct Detector
GSA-SD
The SuperDuct detector utilizes fully integrated intelligent sensor technology and provides:
Smaller footprint, 1.9”D x 8.7W x 5.5”H
Extended air flow range, 100 to 4,000 feet per minute
Extended temperature range -20F to 158F
Easy installation

23. SuperDuct Features Inlet Sample Port Exhaust Port Wiring Terminals
Easy to Remove Cover
Power & Alarm LEDs

24. SuperDuct Features Optional remote test stations Remote LED indicator
Remote LED with key switch test
Remote LED with magnet test
Air sampling tubes lengths of 8, 18, 24, 42, 60, 78, and 120 inches
Status LED’s visible through Cover
Power (green)
Alarm (Red)
On-Board Alarm Relay
2 30VDC
Form C
Relay follows Detector

25. With Signature, sensitivity testing or reports are not required.

26. Signature
Series
Modules

27. The Signature Advantage
Ground fault detection by zone
Electronic addressing Automatic addressing by loop controller No dip switches, no jumpers, no rotary address dial
Up to 124 T-Taps per circuit on VS2 (63 on VS1)

28. Signature series modules are provided in two types to support your projects requirements:
The standard Signature modules (GSA-) which mount into a compatible electrical box.
The M Series Signature modules (GSA-M) which mount on a listed UIO motherboard

29. Signature circuit data line connections are the same for all standard modules
Where:
Data-in is always at terminals 3 and 4.
Data-out is always at terminals 1 and 2.
Even numbered terminals 2 and 4 are always positive (+).
Odd numbered terminals 1 and 3 are always negative (-).

30. The M Series Signature modules mount onto one of the three GSA-UIO motherboards

31. Each module’s onboard microprocessor enables the module to be programmed to perform unique functions
These functions are called personalities. Each module is shipped with a personality that tells each module how to operate and respond to the panel.
In some cases, a module is assigned a fixed personality code that cannot be changed.
For other modules, the personality code can be accepted or changed to meet the application’s unique requirements.
Personality Codes are displayed and may be changed during the system configuration process
To change a modules function, simply change its personality code via the front panel controls or the pc based configuration utility.

32. Signature Module Functionality SIGA module device types
Input devices
Output devices
Pull Stations
Conventional Contacts
Alarm
Waterflow
Supervisory
Monitor
Conventional Smoke
Notification Appliance Circuits
Audible, Visible
Ancillary
Dry Contacts
Special purpose devices
Agent releasing and monitoring
Isolation

33. Available Signature module personality codes
Code 1 Normally Open Alarm Latching Class B
Code 2 Normally Open Delayed Latching Class B
Code 3 Normally Open Active Non-Latching Class B
Code 4 Normally Open Active Latching Class B
Code 5 Single Input Riser Select
Code 7 Dual Input Riser Select
Code 8 Dry Contact Output (Form C Relay)
Code 9 Normally Open Alarm Latching Class A
Code 10 Normally Open Delayed Latching Class A
Code 11 Normally Open Active Non-Latching Class A
Code 12 Normally Open Active Latching Class A
Code Wire Smoke Non Verified Class B (GSA-UM & GSA-MAB)
Code Wire Smoke Verified Class B (GSA-UM & GSA-MAB)
Code 15 Single Output Class A (GSA-UM & GSA-MAB)
Code 16 Single Output Class B (GSA-UM & GSA-MAB)
Code Wire Smoke Non Verified Class A (GSA-UM & GSA-MAB)
Code Wire Smoke Verified Class A (GSA-UM & GSA-MAB)

34. Input Module - Signature Manual Pull Stations
Single Stage
GSA-M270
Single action
Metal
GSA-M278
Dual Action
Plastic
One Module address
Mounts in Single Gang Box

35. Input Module - Signature Manual Pull Stations
Dual Stage
GSA-M 270P
Pull Handle – Pre Alarm
Turn Key – Activate Alarm
Handle must be pulled to insert Key
2 Module addresses
Mounts in Single Gang Box

36. Input Module – GSA-CT1 Single Input Module
Supports:
Normally open contact devices
Latching or Non-latching
Programmable device types on VS:
Alarm
Heat
Waterflow
Supervisory (latching or non)
Tamper
Monitor
Pull
Remote Reset
Remote Drill
Remote AC Fail
Remote Signal Silence
Single Gang Mounting
Uses one module address

37. Input Module – GSA-CT2 Dual Input Module
Supports:
Normally open contact devices
Latching or Non-latching
Programmable device types on VS:
Alarm
Heat
Waterflow
Supervisory (latching or non)
Tamper
Monitor
Pull
Remote Reset
Remote Drill
Remote AC Fail
Remote Signal Silence
Single Gang Mounting
Uses two module addresses

38. Also available as GSA-MCT2 Dual Input Module

39. Input Module – GSA-MM1 Monitor Module
Factory fixed device type, N/O active, non-latching
** this means MONITOR device ONLY.
CANNOT be changed to an Alarm or Supervisory device type.
Only used for monitoring applications where latching activation is not required.
Single Gang Mounting
Uses one module addresses

40. Input Module – GSA-WTM Waterflow/Tamper Module
Input Circuit 1:
Factory fixed alarm device type of :
N/O Alarm delayed Latching, Class B (with 16 second retard)
Input Circuit 2:
Tamper (default) or supervisory device type, configurable for :
N/O Active non- Latching, Class B
N/O Active Latching, Class B
Single Gang Mounting
Uses two module address

41. Output Module – GSA-CR Control Relay Module
Factory fixed device type of
dry contact
Can be configured as Relay-Silenceable or Relay –non silenceable in VS.
Terminals:
Normally Open
Normally Closed
Common
Ratings:
120 Vac
30 Vdc (pilot duty)
Single Gang Mounting
Uses one module address

42. Also available as GSA-MCR Control Relay Module

43. Output Module – GSA-CRR and GSA-MCRR Control Reversing Relay Modules
Factory fixed device type of
dry contact
Used as a polarity reversal relay to activate multiple GSA-AB4G Sounder bases.
Single Gang Mounting
Uses one module address

44. Output Module – GSA-CC1 Single Riser Input Signal Module
Factory default device type single riser selector
Programmable device types of Audible, Visible or Ancillary
Ratings
24 2 A maximum
Used for reverse polarity NAC circuits, now most commonly used to trip booster power supplies
Two Gang Mounting
Uses one module address

45. Also available as GSA-MCC1 Single Riser Input Signal Module

46. Output Module – GSA-CC1S and GSA-MCC1S
Single Riser Input Auto-Sync Signal Module
Factory default device type Auto-Sync Output
Functionally the same as GSA-CC1 and GSA-MCC1 with the addition of built-in synchronization
On VS2, ALL –CC1S circuits across both data loops are synced (along with FACP NACs)!
Two Gang Mounting
Uses one module address

47. Output Module – GSA-CC2 Dual Riser Input Signal Module
Factory default device type dual riser selector for each output
Programmable device types of Audible, Visible or Ancillary for each circuit
Typically used for two channel audio
Two Gang Mounting
Uses two module addresses

48. Also available as GSA-MCC2 Single Riser Input Signal Module

49. Input/Output Module – GSA-UM Universal Class A or B I/O Module
Provides up to 15 configurable device types
Class A or B two-wire smoke circuit
Single or dual input Class A or B initiating device circuit
Class A or B notification appliance circuit
Form C dry-contact relay circuit
Two Gang Mounting
Uses two module addresses
Single-Input Signal Module Circuit Application shown

50. Also available as GSA-MAB Universal Class A or B I/O Module
Class A or B Two-wire Smoke Circuit Application shown

51. Special Purpose Module – GSA-RM1
Riser Monitor Module
Factory default device type riser monitor that enables you to monitor a 24 Vdc riser
Two Gang Mounting
Uses one module address

52. Also available as GSA-MRM1
Riser Monitor Module

53. Special Purpose Module – GSA-REL
Releasing Module
Supports a variety of fire suppression applications
Uses six module addresses, providing:
Two supervised releasing output circuits
Two supervised pre releasing input circuits
One supervised manual releasing input circuit
One supervised normally open abort circuit
One first alarm Form C, output relay

54. UIO Motherboards for M Series Modules
Signature Series Universal Input/Output Module Motherboards provide mounting and wiring terminations for up to six Signature Series M series modules.
These UIO motherboards are available in three types:
GSA-UIO6R
GSA-UIO6
GSA-UIO2R

55. the family of Signature & V Series devices:
To summarize,
the family of Signature & V Series devices:
Virtually eliminate false alarms
Provide unprecedented Information for each device
Provide a dramatic reduction in maintenance costs:
Ease of Sensor Cleaning
Ease of Device Replacement
Ground Fault Detection by Module
Up to 32 Diagnostic Codes per Device
Provides mapping of each loop for Service, Maintenance, and Programming

56. Key points to remember for a successful installation
Observe polarity (+ and -), it’s important.
The input/output conventions must be observed, where + OUT is wired to + IN and – OUT is wired to – IN.
Maintain tight wire connections. Loose Signature wiring can degrade Signature circuit operation.

57. Questions?