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Intelligent Smoke
Detector
SIGA-PD

S853

Overview Standard Features

The Signature Series SIGA-PD optical smoke detector brings Note: Some features described here may not be supported by
advanced sensing technology to a practical design that increases all control systems. Check your control panel’s Installation and
efficiency, saves installation time, cuts costs, and extends Operation Guide for details.
life safety and property protection capabilities. Continuous
• Next Generation Optical Smoke Sensing Technology
self-diagnostics ensure reliability over the long-haul, while
environmental compensation helps reduce maintenance costs. • Wide 0.53 to 3.94 %/ft. (1.7 to 12.35 %/m) smoke obscuration
Like all Signature Series detectors, the SIGA-PD is an intelligent • Uses Existing Wiring
device that gathers analog information from its optical sensor, • Automatic Device Mapping
converting this data into digital signals. To make an alarm decision,
the detector’s on-board microprocessor measures and analyzes • Up To 250 Total Signature Addresses Per Loop
sensor readings and compares this information to historical data. • Two Levels of Environmental Compensation
Digital filters remove signal patterns that are not typical of fires,
thus virtually eliminating unwanted alarms. • Two Levels of Dirty Detector Warning
• Twenty Pre-Alarm Settings
• Five Sensitivity Settings
• Non-Volatile Memory
• Electronic Addressing
• Identification of Dirty or Defective Detectors
• Automatic Day/Night Sensitivity Adjustment
• Bicolor (Green/Red) Status Led
• Standard, Relay, Fault Isolator, and Audible Mounting Bases
• Sensor Markings Provide Easy Testing Identification

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Application Testing & Maintenance
The SIGA-PD detects extremely small particles of combustion Each detector automatically identifies when it is dirty or defective
and triggers an alarm at the first sign of smoke. Thanks to its and causes a “dirty detector” message. The detector’s sensitivity
high-performance forward-scattering reflective response measurement can also be transmitted to the loop controller.
technology, the photoelectric smoke sensor responds quickly A sensitivity report may be printed to satisfy NFPA sensitivity
and reliably to a wide range of fire types, espe­cially slow measurements, which must be conducted at the end of the first
burning fires fuelled by combustibles typically found in modern year and every two years thereafter.
multi-use buildings. The user-friendly maintenance program shows the current state
of each detector and other pertinent messages. Single detectors
may be turned off temporarily from the control panel. Availability of
Compatibility maintenance features is dependent on the fire alarm system used.
The SIGA-PD detector is compatible only with the Signature
Loop Controller.
Accessories
Detector mounting bases have wiring terminals that are
Installation accessible from the “room-side” after mounting the base to the
Signature Series detectors mount electrical box. The bases mount to North American 1-gang boxes
to North American 1-gang boxes, and to 3½ inch or 4 inch octagon boxes, 1½ inches (38 mm)
3-1/2 inch or 4 inch octagon deep. They also mount to European BESA and 1-gang boxes with
boxes, and to 4 inch square Self-locking tab
60.3 mm fixing centers. The SIGA-SB4, SIGA-RB4, and SIGA-IB4
electrical boxes 1-1/2 inches mount to North American 4 inch sq. electrical boxes in addition to
(38 mm) deep. They mount to the above boxes. They include the SIGA-TS4 Trim Skirt, which is
European BESA and 1-gang used to cover the “mounting ears” on the base. The SIGA-AB4G
boxes with 60.3 mm fixing LED Indicator mounts to a 4 inch square box only.
centers. See mounting base
installation and wiring for
more information.

Sensing and reporting technology SIGA-AB4G/T/LF SIGA-SB SIGA-IB SIGA-RB SIGA-LED

Audible Base Standard Base Isolator Base Relay Base Remote LED
The microprocessor in each detector provides additional
benefits – Self-diagnostics and History Log, Automatic Device Remote LED SIGA-LED - The remote LED connects to the
Mapping, and Fast, Stable Communication. SIGA-SB or SIGA-SB4 Standard Base only. It features a North
American size 1-gang plastic faceplate with a white finish and
Self-diagnostics and History Log - Each Signature Series
red alarm LED.
detector constantly runs self-checks to provide important
maintenance information. The results of the self-check are SIGA-TS4 Trim Skirt - Supplied with 4 inch bases, it can also
automatically updated and permanently stored in the detector’s be ordered separately to use with the other bases to help hide
non-volatile memory surface imperfections not covered by the smaller bases.
Automatic Device Mapping - The loop controller learns where Sounder Bases - Signature Series sounder bases are designed
each device’s serial number address is installed relative to other for use where localized or group alarm signaling is required.
devices on the circuit. The mapping feature provides supervision
of each device’s installed location to prevent a detector from being • SIGA-AB4G bases provide sounder capability to Signature
reinstalled (after cleaning etc.) in a different location from where it Series to heat and smoke detectors. They are not intended
was originally. for use with combination carbon monoxide detectors in
Fire-plus-CO mode.
Fast Stable Communication - On-board intelligence means
• SIGA-AB4GT bases provide sounder capability to Signature
less information needs to be sent between the detector and the
Series smoke and heat detectors, as well as carbon
loop controller. Other than regular supervisory polling response,
monoxide detectors when used with a SIGA-TCDR Temporal
the detector only needs to communicate with the loop controller
Pattern Generator.
when it has something new to report.
• SIGA-AB4G-LF bases provide 520 Hz low frequency
sounder capability to Signature Series smoke and heat
detectors, as well as carbon monoxide detectors when
used with a SIGA-TCDR Temporal Pattern Generator. The
SIGA-AB4G-LF is suitable for applications requiring low
frequency audible tones.

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Typical Wiring
The detector mounting bases accept #18 AWG (0.75mm2), #16 Audible Sounder Bases, Fire Mode
(1.0mm2), #14 AWG (1.5mm2), and #12 AWG (2.5mm²) wire sizes. AB4GT, AB4G, AB4G-LF sounder bases
Sizes #16 AWG (1.0mm2) and #18 AWG (0.75mm2) are preferred
for ease of installation.

Standard Detector Base, SIGA-SB, SIGA-SB4 SIGA-AB4GT, SIGA-AB4G-LF:

SIGA-AB4G, Output Mode
Jumper cuts
This is the basic mounting SIGA-AB4G-LF: Default = Fire
Volume Setting Cut/remove jumper
base for EDWARDS Signature Remote LED
Default = High for Fire plus CO
Series detectors. The SIGA- Max resistance
per wire
Cut/remove
jumper for SIGA-AB4G:
LED Remote LED is supported must not exceed low dB Tone Setting
10 Ohms
by this Base. DATA- DATA- DATA+
Default = Temporal
SIG+ SIG- OUT IN IN/OUT Cut/remove jumper
Term Description for Steady
1 Not Used
2 DATA IN/OUT (+) SIGA-AB4GT:
3 Not Used Not Used
4 DATA IN (-)
DATA IN (-) DATA OUT (-)
4 Remote LED (-)
5 Remote LED (+)
6 Not Used 24 Vdc in
DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+) - - 24 Vdc out
7 DATA OUT (-) From power supply
From Signature Controller To Next Device + To next base or EOL relay
or previous base +
or Previous Device
-
Data out
Data in -
to next Signature device
Isolator Detector Base, SIGA-IB, SIGA-IB4 From Signature Controller
or previous device + +

This base includes a built-in line fault isolator for use on Class A
circuits. A detector must be installed for it to operate. The isolator
base does not support the SIGA-LED Remote LED.
Warnings & Cautions
The isolator operates as follows: • This detector does not operate without electrical power.
- a short on the line causes all As fires frequently cause power interruption, discuss
isolators to open within 23 msec further safeguards with the local fire protection specialist.
- at 10 msec intervals,beginning
• This detector does not sense fires in areas where smoke
on one side of the Class A
cannot reach the detector. Smoke from fires in walls,
circuit nearest the loop
roofs, or on the opposite side of closed doors may not
controller, the isolators
reach the detector.
close to provide the
next isolator down • Photoelectric detectors have a wide range of fire-sensing
the line with power capabilities and ares best suited for detecting slow,
- when the isolator next Term Description smoldering fires.
1 Not Used
to the short closes, it 2 DATA IN/OUT (+)
3 DATA IN (-) • In Canada, install according to CAN/ULC-S524 Standard for
reopens within 10 msec. 4 Not Used the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems, CSA C22.1 Canadian
5 Not Used
The process repeats beginning on 6 DATA OUT (-) Electrical Code, and the local authority having jurisdiction.
the other side of the loop controller. 7 Not Used

Relay Detector Base, SIGA-RB, SIGA-RB4

This base includes a relay.
Normally Open or Normally
Closed operation is selected
during installation. The dry
contact is rated for 1 amp
(pilot duty) @ 30 Vdc. The
relay’s position is supervised
to avoid accidentally jarring it
out of position. The SIGA-RB
can be operated as a control
relay if programmed to do so
Term Description
at the control panel. The relay 1 Normally Open
base does not support the CONTACT RATING
1.0 Amp @ 30 VDC
2 DATA IN/OUT (+)
3 Common
SIGA-LED Remote LED. (Pilot Duty) 4 DATA IN (-)
5 Not Used
6 Normally-Closed
7 DATA OUT (-)

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Specifications
Operating voltage 15.20 to 19.95 VDC
Normal operating current 51 µA
Alarm current 68 µA
Smoke Sensitivity Range UL/ULC: 0.53 to 3.94 %/ft. (1.7 to 12.35 %/m) obscuration
Vibration level 10 to 35 Hz, with an amplitude of 0.01 in.
Air velocity 0 to 4,000 ft./min (0 to 20 m/s)
Wall mounting 12 in. (305 mm) max. from ceiling
Compatible bases See Ordering Information
Compatible detector testers Testifire 1000, Testifire 2000
Operating environment 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C), 0 to 93% RH, noncondensing
Construction High Impact Engineering Polymer, White
Storage temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Environmental compensation Automatic
Agency Listings CAN/ULC-S529, UL 268, 268A, CSFM, FM approved

Ordering Information
Catalog Ship Wt.
Description
Number lbs (kg)
SIGA-PD Intelligent Optical Smoke Detector 0.4 (0.16)

Accessories
SIGA-SB Detector Mounting Base - Standard
SIGA-SB4 4-inch Detector Mounting Base c/w Trim Skirt
SIGA-RB Detector Mounting Base w/Relay
SIGA-RB4 4-inch Detector Mounting Base w/Relay, c/w Trim Skirt 0.2 (.09)
SIGA-IB Detector Mounting Base w/Fault Isolator
SIGA-IB4 4-inch Detector Mounting Base w/ Fault Isolator, c/w Trim Skirt
SIGA-LED Remote Alarm LED (not for EN54 applications)
SIGA-AB4G Audible (Sounder) Base for Fire Detectors 0.3 (0.15)
SIGA-AB4G-LF Low Frequency Audible (Sounder) Base for CO and Fire Detectors 0.3 (0.15)
SIGA-AB4GT Audible (Sounder) Base for CO and Fire Detectors 0.3 (0.15)
SIGA-TS4 Trim Skirt (supplied with 4-inch bases) 0.1 (0.04)
SIGA-TS Trim Skirt - (optional for non 4-inch bases) 0.1 (0.04)
SIGA-DMP Detector Mounting Plate 3.0 (1.4)
SIGA-RTA Detector Removal Tool
SIGA-VA Detector Cleaning Tool
05-17-18

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