The D253 is a two-wire 24 VDC heat detector base with a
latching steady-on alarm LED. It accepts Bosch D254 and D255 heat detector
heads.
D253 Two-wire Detector Base (24 VDC)
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24 VDC, two-wire circuit compatibility
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Latching LED
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Low-profile six-inch diameter base accepts interchangeable
detector heads
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Easy head removal for cleaning and servicing
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Standard screw terminal connectionsCertifications and Approvals
| Listings and Approvals |
UL UROX: Smoke – Automatic Fire Detectors (UL268) |
| | CSFM 7300-1615: 115 |
| | Factory Mutual Research |
| | NYC/MEA (284-91-E, Vol. II) |
Installation/Configuration Notes
Compatible Products
The following products are compatible with the D253 two-wire Detector Base:
| Category | Product ID | Product Description |
| Control Panels | D7022 | Conventional FACP |
| D7024 | Conventional FACP |
| D7024 | Addressable FACP |
| D7212 | Addressable control panel |
| D7212G | Addressable control panel |
| D7412G | Addressable control panel |
| D9112 | Addressable control panel |
| D9412G | Addressable control panel |
| D9124 | Addressable FACP |
| Detector Heads | D254A | Fixed temperature heat detector (+135°F [+57°C]) |
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D255 | Fixed temperature heat detector (+190°F [+88°C]) |
* The D253 requires use of a D125B Powered Loop Interface
Module and a separate UL Listed 24 VDC power supply. Use a D130 Relay Module to
reset the 24 VDC detectors with a Reset Sensor command from the control panel.
Note Bosch makes no claims either written, oral, or implied that
the D253 works with any control panel other than those listed above.
Mounting
The D253 base fits on standard three-inch octagonal and four‑inch square and
octagonal back boxes.
Wiring
Refer to the
installation instructions (P/N: 42885) for detailed wiring requirements.
Parts Included
| Quant. | Component |
| 1 |
D253 detector base |
| 1 | Hardware pack |
| 1 | Literature pack |
Technical Specifications
| Environmental Considerations |
| Temperature (operating) | +32°F to +100°F (0°C to +38°C) |
| Mechanical Properties |
| Color | Bone white |
| Dimensions (diameter) | 6 in. (15.2 cm) |
| Power Requirements |
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Current (alarm) | 38 mA |
| Current (operating) |
0.055 mA |
| Voltage (operating) |
15.0 VDC to 36.3 VDC |