The Edwards 6833-4 is a four-state portable telephone receptacle for firefighter telephone risers. Specifically, it is the wall plate that the 6830-3 portable handset plugs into. As a result, the responding firefighter can connect anywhere a 6833-4 is installed.
The 6833-4 is part of Edwards’ fire alarm telephone (FAT) system. First, the host panel supervises the riser as a two-wire telephone bus. Then, when a portable handset is inserted, the receptacle places a call to the master control. Therefore, the responder can talk to incident command from any zone.
Four-State Operation and UL 864 Ninth Edition
Furthermore, the 6833-4 supports four-state supervised operation. As a result, the panel can distinguish among idle, off-hook, trouble, and short conditions. In addition, four-state operation is required for UL 864 Ninth Edition compliance. Three-state legacy receptacles do not meet the current standard.
Therefore, the 6833-4 is the correct pick for new construction and for retrofits that must meet the latest fire-alarm code.
Compatible Handsets and Storage
Specifically, the 6833-4 pairs with the 6830-3 portable handset (black, 60-inch coiled cord). Also, the TCS-6 storage cabinet can hold up to six portable handsets at a central staging point. Furthermore, the red-color equivalent of the 6830-3 is the 6700-0061 portable handset.
Mounting and Faceplate
The 6833-4 mounts as a single-gang stainless-steel faceplate. Therefore, it fits a standard one-gang electrical box. In addition, the stainless-steel finish suits exposed corridor, stairwell, and lobby locations where corrosion resistance matters.
Verified Features
- Four-state portable telephone receptacle for Edwards FAT risers
- One-gang stainless-steel faceplate
- Supports the 6830-3 portable telephone handset
- Four-state supervised operation per UL 864 Ninth Edition
- UL, MEA, and CSFM listed as part of the Edwards FAT system
- Pairs with the TCS-6 portable-handset storage cabinet
What the Edwards 6833-4 Is Not
However, the 6833-4 is not a fixed-mount handset assembly. The fixed handsets are the 6830-4 (four-state, red, coiled cord) and 6830-5A-4 / 6830-6A-4 (push-to-talk variants). Also, the 6833-4 is not for the speaker network — that uses a separate audio riser.
Order the Edwards 6833-4
To order the Edwards 6833-4, call 1-888-557-0558. Alternatively, email sales@lifesafetycom.com.
For more information, contact the Life Safety Consultants team at (888) 557-0558, or email us at: sales@lifesafetycom.com
Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 3 × 2 in |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturers | Edwards |
| Part Type | Annunciator |
