Start-Up And Commissioning - Honeywell FS20X Series User Manual

FS20X Fire and Flame Detectors

Start-up and commissioning

CAUTION
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During start-up and commissioning, disable all outputs from the detector to any
control panels or other control devices�
Testing the detector
After the detector is powered, thoroughly test it using a hand-held test lamp to ensure the detector has an
unobstructed view of the threat area�
Honeywell Analytics FSX detectors feature automatic electronics and internal software testing every three
seconds� This includes a through-the-window test that verifies the cleanliness of the viewing window� As
with all other optical fire and flame detectors, this does not constitute a fully functional "end to end" test�
Self-tests can only partially check and test the operational readiness of a detector� In order to thoroughly
test the readiness of any fire or flame detector (without starting a real fire, which is not permitted in
hazardous areas), the detector must be tested with a test lamp� This is the only safe and non-hazardous
method to test any detector's sensors, internal electronics, alarm activation software, viewing window
cleanliness, terminal wiring integrity, relay activation, and the functionality of all of its outputs� Since most
detectors are installed in fire alarm systems, this is the only method to test a complete system, ensuring
that all of the system wiring and the control panel are properly installed�
Additionally, using an external test lamp eliminates these conditions:
● The window being covered (with, for example, paint overspray, hanging garments, etc�)
● The detector being improperly positioned or oriented
● The detector's line of sight being blocked (i�e�, by recently installed air ducts or pipes, storage boxes,
vehicles, etc�) preventing the threat area from being fully protected� Optical fire and flame detectors
are line-of-sight devices so they must be properly positioned and oriented with unobstructed views of
their threat areas�
To test the full functionality of the detector, use test lamp model TL-1055 or TL-2055 in the manner
prescribed in "Test Lamps" on page 10 � These are the only test lamps that can activate FSX detectors�
Do not use them with other Honeywell Analytics detectors or with those of other manufacturers�
1� Disable the outputs (a full functional test includes activating the alarm outputs)�
2� Aim the test lamp at the front of the detector (within a distance of about 1 to 25 feet and on-axis as
much as possible)�
3� Press and hold the test lamp's pushbutton�
4� While watching the alarm LED on the face of the detector, slowly move the test lamp's boresight
to ensure that the detector receives its full intensity� Practicing this technique will help optimize the
testing of other detectors� The LED will illuminate, usually within three to ten seconds� The alarm relay
outputs will also activate and the 4-20 mA analog output will increase to 16mA (±0�6mA), then 20mA
(±0�6mA) after the Verify Time is exceeded�
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5� If the detector does not respond within thirty seconds:
a� Verify that the test lamp has has been charged sufficiently�
b� Verify that the test-lamp-to-detector distance is between one and twenty-five feet�
c� Verify that the testing technique described above has been followed� If the detector still does not
respond, contact Honeywell Analytics�
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