Introduction - Kidde HART XL User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

LaserNET Version 3.3 software is a graphical configuration and system-monitoring tool for the HART XL
High Sensitivity Smoke Detectors. This manual describes LaserNET, shows how to install it and tells how to
use it for configuration of HART XL Detectors and monitoring operations. LaserNET Vesion 3.3 is not com-
patible with previous HART products.
1-2 LASERNET SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
LaserNET is designed to run on computers running Windows
should meet these minimum criteria:
• A Pentium 75 MHz CPU or faster
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• 24 MB of RAM
• 3 MB of free hard disk space
• A VGA monitor (800 x 600 pixel)
• A mouse or compatible pointing device
• One unused COM port (for Direct Detector or Local IIM connections). See Paragraph 1-5 for an expla-
nation of these terms.
• A modem (for Remote-IIM connections). See Paragraph 1-5.
• CD-ROM drive
1-3 GETTING STARTED
Before using LaserNET :
• Get familiar with the HART XL High Sensitivity Smoke Detector by reading the Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual (TM0042).
• Ensure the personal computer meets the LaserNET system requirements as described in
Paragraph 1-2.
• Install the LaserNET software as described in Paragraph 1-6.
• Make the necessary physical and electrical connections between the personal computer and the HART
XL system.
1-4 HARDWARE BACKGROUND
Before using LaserNET, the installer or user should gain some familiarity with the HART XL High Sensitivity
Smoke Detector. Background information can be found in the HART XL Installation, Operation and Mainte-
nance Manual (TM0042).
LaserNET is designed to configure and monitor the following components which make up the HART XL
system:
• HART XL HSSD or High Sensitivity Smoke Detector. The HART XL Detector is an air sampling
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smoke detector designed for early warning smoke detection applications such as telecommunications
facilities, data processing facilities, museums and warehouses. The Detector is available in two sensi-
tivity ranges. Both provide coverage for an area up to 2000 sq. m (20,000 sq. ft.). The standard Detector
has a dynamic sensitivity range of 0.0025 to 1%/m (0.00075% to 0.3%/ft.). However, for cleanroom
applications, where the environment must be virtually free of air particles, the Ultra™ HART XL Detector
has a sensitivity range of 0.0005%-0.1%/m (0.00015% to 0.03%/ft.). For proper operation, the
HART XL Detector must be configured with the LaserNET software.
• IIM, or Intelligent Interface Module. The Intelligent Interface Module (IIM) is the communication link
that networks up to 127 HART XL Detectors. A computer running LaserNET Version 3.3 software can
communicate with the IIM either through a local computer or a remote computer via a modem. This
allows the HART XL Detectors to be completely configured and monitored from a central location. The
IIM is available as a stand-alone enclosure.
September 2003
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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