BG-12LX
ActiveBG-12LX Fire Alarm Pull Station Conventional
System Sensor BG-12LX conventional fire alarm pull station.
Common Applications
Conventional (non-addressable) fire alarm pull station. Used on older or smaller fire alarm systems where addressable is not required. Same physical design as the Notifier addressable version — red Lexan housing, pull-down handle, key-reset. UL listed for fire alarm service.
Specifications
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Actuator Function
Momentary = springs back when released. Maintained/latching = stays pressed until pressed again.
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Pull-down, key-reset
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ADA Compliant
Meets Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for accessible design.
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Yes
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Certifications
Third-party safety certifications. UL = required for US NEC installations. CE = EU compliance. CSA = Canadian standards.
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UL 38, CSFM
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Color
Button/actuator color. Green = start/go, Red = stop/emergency, Yellow = caution, Blue = reset (per IEC 60204-1).
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Red
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Contact Configuration
The electrical switching arrangement.
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SPST (dry contact)
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Material
The bezel/body material. Metal bezels are more durable in harsh environments. Plastic is lighter and cheaper.
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Lexan polycarbonate
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Mounting Type
How the button attaches to the panel. Panel mount is standard — installs through a cutout from the front.
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Semi-flush or surface mount
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).
Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.
Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.
Dimensions
Wiring Diagram
Troubleshooting
Button doesn't respond when pressed
Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.
Works intermittently
Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.
Button feels mushy or doesn't click
The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.
Where to Buy
Price range
$58.05 — $129.4
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Actuator Function
- Pull-down, key-reset
- ADA Compliant
- Yes
- Certifications
- UL 38, CSFM
- Color
- Red
- Contact Configuration
- SPST (dry contact)
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