GE Security ESL 505 — CleanMe Module Installation Instructions

Installation instructions for the GE Security ESL 505 CleanMe® Module — an interface between a 500 Series two-wire smoke detector and a UL Listed control panel.

Description

The ESL 505 CleanMe® module interprets a 500 Series detector's trouble (CleanMe®) signal and outputs it to the control panel via relays, letting installers remotely receive maintenance alerts (e.g. detector needs cleaning) before a false alarm occurs. It also flags general detector trouble such as a hardware fault. The module can additionally convert two-wire smoke detectors to a four-wire panel input, useful when a panel lacks two-wire smoke detector loop inputs. Each module accommodates up to 20 smoke detectors.

Diagnostic LEDs

• Top yellow LED — Smoke Detector Trouble (CleanMe®): indicates one or more detectors on the loop are dirty or have a hardware fault. The affected detector blinks rapidly (every 1.5 seconds) — see the detector's own installation instructions. Output is via the module's form C trouble relay.
• Middle yellow LED — Loop Fault Trouble: indicates a problem such as a broken wire that could prevent all or part of the loop from signaling an alarm during a fire. Resolve immediately; the LED resets automatically once the fault clears.
• Bottom red LED — Power/Alarm: blinks every 9 seconds to indicate power to the loop; latches solid ON during a smoke detector alarm and resets when power drops. Alarm output is via the module's form A alarm relay.

DIP Switches (on 500 Series detector back)

Important: Switch 2 on the back of the 500 Series detector must be ON to enable the CleanMe® signal.

Wiring Configurations

• CleanMe® signal to a separate zone: wire the module so the CleanMe® signal reports to a dedicated panel zone (labeled "smoke detector trouble"), letting an installer remotely distinguish a dirty-detector trouble signal from a general loop fault (e.g. cut wire). All detectors on the loop must use the same voltage range setting.
• CleanMe® signal as general trouble: wire the module so the CleanMe® signal reports to the panel as a general fire trouble signal. In this configuration, the installer must diagnose on-site using the module's LEDs to determine dirty detector vs. general loop fault. All detectors must use the same voltage range setting.
• 2-wire to 4-wire conversion: for older combination burglar/fire panels lacking a two-wire smoke detector loop input, the module converts 2-wire detectors to 4-wire panel inputs. All detectors on the loop must use the same voltage range setting.
• Polarity reversal (two-to-four-wire converter mode): using an ESL 405-01 (24VDC) polarity reversal relay, two-wire sounder smoke detectors (429 series) can be wired so that when one detector alarms, all sound in alarm.

Module terminals J1–J12 provide CleanMe® relay, Alarm relay, and Supervision relay connections along with detector loop in/out terminals, per the specific wiring diagram for your configuration (see the downloadable PDF for full wiring diagrams).

Mounting

• Mounts to a 4-inch square electrical box (not included), minimum depth 2 1/8".
• Install module wiring per your chosen configuration before securing the module.
• All wiring must conform to applicable local codes, ordinances, and regulations. The module is powered by the control panel's auxiliary power supply.

Compatibility

Product Specifications

• Powered from panel's auxiliary power supply; Operating Voltage: 12–33V DC (if panel power drops below 12V, the module may not operate properly)
• Typical Standby Current: <20mA; Alarm Current: 50mA ±10%
• Form A contacts: 500mA@36V DC (resistive); Form C contacts: 2A@28V DC or 30V AC (resistive)
• Maximum reset time: 3 sec; Line resistance (total): 30 ohms max
• Number of detectors per module: 20
• Operating Temperature: -4°F (-20°C) to 131°F (55°C); Humidity: 0–95% non-condensing
• RFI immunity: 20V/M @ 0–1GHz; Static immunity: 25,000V; Transient immunity: 2500V @ 1.5J
• Dimensions: Back box 2.75"H x 2.5"W x 1.25"D; Plate 5" x 5"; Weight: 5 lbs (232 gm)
• Color: white/white; Mounts to 4" square, double gang boxes
• Material: Flame retardant plastic cover (UL-94V-0)
• Field wiring size: 12–24 AWG
• Compatibility identifier: C02; Type: Class B; Listing: UL 864

Ordering

ESL505 — CleanMe® module