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  • Page 1 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector FCS-320-TM | FCS-320-TM-R Operation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Introduction Safety Instructions Warranty Copyright Disposal Technical Specifications Product Description Areas of Application System Overview Functions FCS-320-TM Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors and Accessories 2.5.1 Overview 2.5.2 FCS-320-TM series connections 2.5.3 FCS-320-TM displays 2.5.4 FCS-320-TM-R displays 2.5.5 FAS-ASD-DIAG Diagnostic Software 2.5.6...
  • Page 4 | Table of Contents FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector 3.7.4 Double U-pipe system Simplified Pipe Planning 3.8.1 I-Pipe System - Simplified Planning 3.8.2 U-Pipe System - Simplified Planning 3.8.3 M-pipe system - simplified planning 3.8.4 Double U-Pipe System - Simplified Planning Planning for Forced Airflow 3.10...
  • Page 5 Without any other pipe accessories 8.1.2 With water separator Planning with Air Filter 8.2.1 Without any other pipe accessories 8.2.2 With water separator Test Log for FCS-320-TM Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors Index Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Operation Guide F.01U.130.928 | 1.0 | 2009.11...

  • Page 6: General

    This operation guide describes the smoke aspiration systems featuring FCS-320-TM series aspirating smoke detectors and the associated aspiration pipe system. The FCS-320-TM designation in this operation guide refers to all FCS-320-TM (FCS-320-TM, FCS-320-TM-R) versions. Specific references are made to differences between the individual versions.

  • Page 7: Copyright

    The equipment may only be installed by authorized and qualified personnel! Copyright The copyright to this operation guide remains with Bosch. This operation guide is intended exclusively for installation engineers and their employees. Reprinting this operation guide or extracts thereof is permitted for internal purposes only.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    They are used for space and equipment protection as well as for monitoring air conditioning units or ducts (provided that the FCS-320-TM is installed outside of these units or ducts). You can also pinpoint the exact location of the fire using the innovative fire source identification operation.

  • Page 9: Areas Of Application

    Extensive pipe accessories The extensive range of accessories enables the FCS-320-TM aspirating smoke detectors to be used even in the most difficult conditions. Products from air filters and condensate separators to blowing-out systems increase the service life in extremely dusty, damp and cold environmental conditions.
  • Page 10 FAS / FCS T I T A N U S M I C R O · S E N S ® Figure 2.1 Principle of area monitoring with FCS-320-TM series aspirat- ing smoke detectors Area monitoring with air-conditioning Area monitoring occurs –...
  • Page 11 Figure 2.2 Monitoring options for an air-conditioning unit or an air- conditioning duct (depiction of principle) The FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector can be used for early fire detection in areas with special-purpose air conditioning. Thanks to its high sensitivity, expensive goods and equipment can be monitored reliably. The...

  • Page 12: System Overview

    | Technical Specifications FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector 1 Clicking FAS / FCS Figure 2.3 Principle of equipment monitoring with FCS-320-TM series aspirating smoke detectors System Overview The Smoke Aspiration Systems comprise a detection unit, housing base and pipe system.

  • Page 13: Functions

    The procedure can be divided into four phases (Figure 2.5 to Figure 2.8). – Phase 1 In its general operating state, the FCS-320-TM-R aspirating smoke detector extracts air samples from the monitoring range and analyzes these for the presence of smoke particles.
  • Page 14 | Technical Specifications FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector FAS-420-TM series Figure 2.6 Phase 2: Early fire detection – Phase 3 When the alarm is signaled, once the configurable pre-alarm threshold is reached, the aspiration fan switches off and a second fan blows all smoke particles out of the pipe system in the opposite direction.
  • Page 15 Depending on the response sensitivity set on the detector module (0.5%/m to 2%/m light obscuration), the FCS-320-TM-R triggers the main alarm when the appropriate light obscuration is reached. The sensitivities can also be set at intervals of 0.1%/m using the FAS-ASD-DIAG diagnostic software.
  • Page 16 Pipe System A pipe system with an overall length of up to 50 m can be connected to FCS-320-TM series Aspirating Smoke Detectors over a maximum of 8 aspiration points. A maximum of 5 aspiration points can be connected with ROOM·IDENT.

  • Page 17: Fcs-320-Tm Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors And Accessories

    Infrared diagnostics port – FCS-320-TM: optical displays for main alarm, malfunction and operation – FCS-320-TM-R: optical displays for fire source identification, main alarm, malfunction and operation Information on other accessories for special applications can be found in – Section 2.5.5 FAS-ASD-DIAG Diagnostic Software –...

  • Page 18: Fcs-320-Tm Series Connections

    | Technical Specifications FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector 2.5.2 FCS-320-TM series connections Figure 2.11 FCS-320-TM connections (see table below for explanations) FCS-320-TM Position in Function Explanation series Figure 2.11 For ∅ 25 mm pipe Connection for aspiration pipe system For ∅ 25 mm pipe...

  • Page 19: Fcs-320-Tm Displays

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Technical Specifications | en 2.5.3 FCS-320-TM displays Figure 2.12 FCS-320-TM displays FCS-320-TM Display Explanation Operation Green Operation display Main alarm Main alarm display Malfunction Yellow Malfunction – in the pipe system – in the detection unit –...

  • Page 20: Fas-Asd-Diag Diagnostic Software

    256 colors. Diagnostic messages remain saved in the FCS-320-TM for at least 3 days in order to be able to evaluate even short, sporadically occurring errors (e.g. in case of changed operating conditions).

  • Page 21: Pipe System Components

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Technical Specifications | en Pipe system components 2.6.1 Overview Pipe system connection Smoke aspiration pipe Connection for test adapter T-fitting Air filter Water separator Detonation safety barrier (not permitted for EN 54-20) 90° pipe bend Aspiration hose for ceiling...

  • Page 22: Air Sampling Openings

    | Technical Specifications FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector 2.6.2 Air sampling openings Aspiration reducing film sheets An air sampling opening is a 10 mm bore in the aspiration pipe that is covered with a patented aspiration reducing film sheet with the required opening diameter. The size of the opening depends on the structure of the pipe system (see Section 3 Planning, page 31).

  • Page 23: Ceiling Lead-Through Adapter

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Technical Specifications | en As the clips are more stable under pressure and the elastic rubber insert significantly improves the cleaning effect, they are used for all plans and designs which require a blow-off system due to environmental influences (e.g. increased exposure to dust).

  • Page 24: Air-Return Pipe For Pressure Areas And Atmospheric Loads

    Smoke aspiration pipe Air-return Pipe Figure 2.21 FCS-320-TM with air return The air-return pipe is installed in the conical pipe connection for the air return of the FCS-320- TM (see Figure 2.21). It fits perfectly in the connection and guarantees a firm hold. When using fire source identification, it is not permitted to connect an air-return pipe.
  • Page 25 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Technical Specifications | en water separator Pipe system connection 45° pipe elbow Figure 2.22 FAS-ASD-WS Water Separator for condensing water vapor and collecting condensate from the pipe system The FAS-ASD-WS Water Separator can be operated in a temperature range from 0 °C to +50 °C.

  • Page 26: Scope Of Delivery: Smoke Aspiration System

    | Technical Specifications FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Scope of Delivery: Smoke Aspiration System Basic devices and accessories Designation Order number FCS-320-TM Standard unit F.01U.141.195 FCS-320-TM-R Standard unit F.01U.141.196 FAS-420-TM-HB Housing Base F.01U.078.394 FAS-ASD-DIAG Diagnostic Software including connection cable, for F.01U.033.505...
  • Page 27 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Technical Specifications | en Air Sampling Opening Components Designation Order number Marking tape for aspiration reducing film sheet AF-BR, 10 units. 4.998.143.413 Aspiration reducing film sheet 2.0 mm AF-2.0, 10 units. 4.998.143.416 Aspiration reducing film sheet 2.5 mm AF-2.5, 10 units.

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    | Technical Specifications FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Technical data 2.8.1 FCS-320-TM series aspirating smoke detector Electrical Auxiliary power supply 15 V DC-30 V DC Current consumption from auxiliary power Fan voltage supply 10.5 V 12 V – starting current 150 mA –...

  • Page 29: Pipe System

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Technical Specifications | en Special features Sound power level (at 9 V fan voltage) 40 dB(A) Response sensitivity (light obscuration) 0.5 to 2.0%/m Life cycle of fan (at 12 V and 24 °C) 60,000 hrs 2.8.2 Pipe System Maximum pipe length Ø...
  • Page 30 | Technical Specifications FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Three way tap (FAS-ASD-3WT) Features With 3 transition threads for connection to a 25 mm pipe system Operating pressure Max. 10 bar Housing material PVC plastic seal Teflon (PTFE) Length 131 mm Application temperature range 0 °C to +50 °C...

  • Page 31: Planning

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Planning | en Planning Regulations The planning regulation below is based on the system limits of the FAS-320-TM series. Here, the corresponding national regulations of the countries in their respectively applicable version must be adhered to and planning must be adjusted to these.

  • Page 32: Principles Of Pipe Planning

    | Planning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Principles of Pipe Planning The aspiration pipe network must be designed such that all possible fires in the monitoring range can be dealt with at an early stage. The number of air sampling openings and the structure of the pipe system depend on the size and geometry of the monitoring range.
  • Page 33 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Planning | en – U-pipe: pipe system that branches into two pipe branches. – M-pipe: pipe system that branches into three pipe branches. – Double U-pipe: pipe system that branches symmetrically into four pipe branches. I-pipe system...

  • Page 34: Airflow Monitoring

    If the aspirating smoke detectors and the pipe system are positioned in areas with different air pressures, the air aspirated by the FCS-320-TM must be returned to the pressure area of the pipe system (see Section 2.6.4 Air-Return Pipe for Pressure Areas and Atmospheric Loads, page 24).

  • Page 35: Defining The Response Sensitivity

    Planning | en NOTICE! As an air-return pipe needs to be provided when the FCS-320-TM series is used in areas with varying air pressures, and given that no air-return pipe is possible with ROOM·IDENT, it is not possible to use the FCS-320-TM series with ROOM·IDENT in areas with varying or fluctuating air pressures.

  • Page 36: Planning Limits

    Plans not contained in the operation guide must be requested Depending on the selected plan, some restricted values may apply The maximum total monitoring area of the FCS-320-TM and the maximum total pipe length depend on the plan selected (see Section 3.6 Standard Pipe Planning).

  • Page 37: Standard Pipe Planning

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Planning | en Standard Pipe Planning In order to plan in accordance with the EN 54-20 standard, certain factors must be known, such as the system sensitivity requirements, the number of air sampling openings and the accessories needed for the application concerned.
  • Page 38 | Planning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Procedure In the following example, a plan without air filter with 4 openings, not fitted with any other accessories, should satisfy class B. The red shaded areas show the potential plans with different pipe shapes and fan voltage.

  • Page 39: Planning With Air Filter

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Planning | en 3.6.3 Planning with Air Filter Sensitivity Number of openings (% LT/m) Without any other pipe accessories Pipe shape ≥9 ≥9 ≥9 ≥9 Double U Pipe length in [m] With water separator Pipe shape ≥9...

  • Page 40: Opening Diameter

    | Planning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector 3.6.4 Opening Diameter I-pipe system 1 pipe system FAS / FCS FCS-320-TM FCS-320-TM-R Figure 3.3 I-pipe system I-pipe system Air sampling Number of air sampling openings opening Ø of air sampling openings in mm...
  • Page 41 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Planning | en M-pipe system 1 pipe system FAS / FCS FCS-320-TM FCS-320-TM-R Figure 3.5 M-pipe system M-pipe system Air sampling Number of air sampling openings opening Ø of air sampling openings in mm Punch diameter of the aspiration reducing film sheet...

  • Page 42: Planning With Single-Hole Monitoring

    1 pipe system FAS / FCS FCS-320-TM FCS-320-TM-R Figure 3.7 I-pipe system for space protection Min. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening Max. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening 20 m Max. total pipe length per pipe system –...

  • Page 43: U-Pipe System

    FAS / FCS 1 pipe system FCS-320-TM FCS-320-TM-R Figure 3.8 U-pipe system for space protection Min. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening Max. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening 20 m max. branch length 25 m Max. total pipe length per pipe system –...
  • Page 44 | Planning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector U-pipe system Air sampling Number of air sampling openings opening Ø of air sampling openings in mm Punch diameter of the aspiration reducing film sheet U-pipe system activation thresholds U-pipe system Number of obstructed...

  • Page 45: M-Pipe System

    1 pipe system FAS / FCS FCS-320-TM FCS-320-TM-R Figure 3.9 M-pipe system for space protection Min. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening Max. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening 20 m max. branch length 16.5 m Max. total pipe length per pipe system –...

  • Page 46: Double U-Pipe System

    1 pipe system FAS / FCS FCS-320-TM FCS-320-TM-R Figure 3.10 Double U-pipe system for space protection Min. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening Max. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening 20 m max. branch length 12.5 m Max. total pipe length per pipe system –...

  • Page 47: Simplified Pipe Planning

    FAS / FCS FAS-420-TM series Figure 3.11 I-pipe system, e.g. for equipment protection Limiting values Min. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening Max. distance FCS-320-TM – 1st air sampling opening 20 m Max. total pipe length per pipe system –...

  • Page 48: U-Pipe System - Simplified Planning

    FCS-320-TM-R FAS / FCS FAS-420-TM series Figure 3.12 U-pipe system, e.g. for equipment protection Limiting values Min. distance FCS-320-TM – T-fitting Max. distance FCS-320-TM – T-fitting 20 m Max. branch length 25 m Max. total pipe length per pipe system –...

  • Page 49: Double U-Pipe System - Simplified Planning

    FAS / FCS FCS-320-TM FCS-320-TM-R Figure 3.14 Double U-pipe system, e.g. for equipment protection Limiting values Min. distance FCS-320-TM – last T-fitting Max. distance FCS-320-TM – last T-fitting 20 m Max. branch length 12.5 m Max. total pipe length per pipe system –...

  • Page 50: Planning For Forced Airflow

    | Planning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Double U-pipe system Number of air sampling openings Ø of air sampling openings in mm Punch diameter of the aspiration reducing film sheet Planning for Forced Airflow Monitoring the air-conditioning ducts Air-conditioning units are broken down into low and high-speed units (see table below). The details provided in this chapter apply only to low-speed units.
  • Page 51 Figure 3.17 Sound dampers in a duct When installing a pipe system in air-conditioning ducts, the following must be observed: – Since the FCS-320-TM and the pipe system are located in different pressure ranges, an air return pipe (see Figure 3.18) must be provided. –...
  • Page 52 | Planning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector guidew Front view FAS / FCS Plan view air-conditioning duct 1/2 b Duct adapter Airflow Aspiration Air-return Pipe Width of air-conditioning duct Flow speed FAS / FCS Figure 3.18 Air-return Pipe The open end of the air-return pipe is sloped at an angle of 45° (see Figure 5.5, Page 71).

  • Page 53: Power Supply

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Planning | en Cross-sectional area of duct FAS / FCS FAS / FCS (with A = a x b) Height of air-conditioning duct Width of air-conditioning duct 1/2 b A ≤ 0,5 m 1/2 b A > 0,5 m Figure 3.19 Ducts with small and large duct cross-sections...
  • Page 54 | Planning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector where Total current of all connected aspirating smoke detectors in [A] Alarm current of an aspirating smoke detector in [A] Standby current of an aspirating smoke detector in [A] Max. power supply of the network power supply in [A]...

  • Page 55: Installing The Aspirating Smoke Detector

    Aspiration from above Ensure that the air outlet of the aspirating smoke detector is not obstructed. Maintain a distance of at least 10 cm between the air outlet of the FCS-320-TM and the surrounding objects (e.g. wall). Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Operation Guide F.01U.130.928 | 1.0 | 2009.11...
  • Page 56 (see Figure 4.1). Turning the detector module in the cover In order to turn the detector module in the cover of the FCS-320-TM detection unit by 180°, proceed as follows: Remove the four screws (see Figure 4.2 for positions).
  • Page 57 Smoke aspiration pipe Figure 4.4 Connecting the aspiration pipe to the FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector To connect the aspiration pipe to the FCS-320-TM, insert it into the pipe connection provided (see Figure 4.4). NOTICE! –...
  • Page 58 | Installing the Aspirating Smoke Detector FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Screws Figure 4.5 Inserting the detection unit of the FCS-320-TM F.01U.130.928 | 1.0 | 2009.11 Operation Guide Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...

  • Page 59: Connection To The Fire Panel

    Data+ Data line connection for digital remote indicator* Data- *Digital remote indicators for the FCS-320-TM series must be ordered separately. Table 4.1 Assignment of screw terminals in the housing base NOTICE! Refer to the sticker in the housing for details on the assignment of screw terminals.

  • Page 60: Installation And Electrical Connection Of Auxiliary Modules

    4.4.1 Installing the reset board The reset board is optionally available for use with the FCS-320-TM series. The reset board is installed in an appropriate additional housing. If several FCS-320-TMs are connected to one detector line, the reset board is installed in the detector line after the last FCS-320-TM unit.

  • Page 61: Connection To Fire Panel With Reset Board

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Installing the Aspirating Smoke Detector | en 4.4.2 Connection to fire panel with reset board +24V Fault+ Fault- FAS-420-TM-HB - Ub + Ub 4.4.3 Installation of the relay board If a relay board is needed, it must be installed in an additional housing.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Relay Board

    | Installing the Aspirating Smoke Detector FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector 4.4.4 Connecting the relay board +24V FCS-320-TM-HB To next board Relay board Settings via the FAS-ASD-DIAG Diagnostic Software fire source identification NOTICE! The term "ROOM·IDENT" is used in the FAS-ASD-DIAG Diagnostic Software for the identification of the fire source.

  • Page 63: Delay Time Of The Alarm Triggering

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Installing the Aspirating Smoke Detector | en 4.5.2 Delay Time of the Alarm Triggering The default delay time for the alarm threshold can be changed via the diagnostic software. The default delay time for the alarm is set to 10 s. If the smoke level increases during operation until it reaches the alarm threshold, the delay time starts to count down.

  • Page 64: Logic·sens

    4.5.11 Entering the height above sea level The value of the height above sea level is that of the location where the FCS-320-TM is installed. This value is entered via the diagnostic software. The standard deviation is 0 m. If the airflow sensor in the unit requires air-pressure-dependent calibration, it is necessary to change this value.
  • Page 65 The data is read out to the diagnostic appliance via the infrared port of the FCS-320-TM. The diagnostic appliance can be secured to the aspirating smoke detector with a unit mounting or be kept in a straight line (±...

  • Page 66: Installation Of The Pipe System

    | Installation of the Pipe System FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Installation of the Pipe System At the very least, the pipes and fittings used for the pipe system must comply with class 1131 according to EN 61386-1, 2004. Class 1131 requires the following of the pipe system in use:...

  • Page 67: Length Change Of The Pipe System

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Installation of the Pipe System | en NOTICE! Do not use pipe clips with rubber inserts since these do not allow length extensions and the pipe system could thus bend or even tear. Close open pipe ends with an end cap.

  • Page 68: Air Sampling Openings

    | Installation of the Pipe System FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Air sampling openings 1 Smoke aspiration pipe 2 Aspiration reducing film sheet with air sampling opening 3 Marking tape for aspiration reducing film sheet Air sampling opening Fire red (RAL 3000) Transparent Figure 5.2 Example of an aspiration boring with aspiration reduc-...
  • Page 69 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Installation of the Pipe System | en Smoke aspiration pipe 10 mm aspiration boring Aspiration reducing film sheet Marking tape for aspiration reducing film sheet Fire red stripes (RAL 3000) Transparent Figure 5.3 Applying the aspiration reducing film sheet...

  • Page 70: Ceiling Lead-Through Adapter

    | Installation of the Pipe System FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Ceiling Lead-through Adapter T-fitting Hose connection for ceiling lead-through Aspiration hose for ceiling lead-through Ceiling lead-through nut false ceiling Ceiling lead-through (part) Aspiration reducing film sheet The following steps are essential for installing a ceiling lead-through: Before gluing, clean the adhesion points with the prescribed cleaning agent to remove dirt and grease.

  • Page 71: Monitoring With Forced Airflow

    Air-return Pipe Width of air-conditioning duct Figure 5.5 Positioning the air return – example of an air-condition- ing duct (bypass) For FCS-320-TM planning in these applications, see Section 3.9 Planning for Forced Airflow, page 50. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Operation Guide...

  • Page 72: Air Filter

    Air-return Pipe Air-return pipe (aspiration pipe) Figure 5.7 Installing the air-return pipe Feed the air-return pipe into the designated pipe connection of the FCS-320-TM. The air- return pipe fits perfectly in the connection and guarantees a firm hold. NOTICE! The pipe must be fixed immediately in front of the unit so that the pipe does not pull out of the pipe connection due to any change in length that occurs (see Section 5.1 Length Change of...

  • Page 73: Three-Way Tap

    * Compressed air is compressed, non-purified and humid ambient air. Blast air, on the other hand, is purified and dehumidified air. If the FCS-320-TM and pipe system are located in areas with temperatures below freezing, blast air is to be used for blowing out.

  • Page 74: Water Separator

    | Installation of the Pipe System FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector water separator Standard The standard water separator is installed using a PG29 screw connection and a T-piece between the FCS-320 and the pipe system. FAS-ASD-WS Water Separator The FAS-ASD-WS Water Separator must be fitted at the lowest point in the pipe system downstream of the air filter and the aspirating smoke detector (see Figure 5.9).

  • Page 75: Test Adapter

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Installation of the Pipe System | en Test Adapter 1 Test Adapter 2 Pipe system connection Figure 5.10 Installing the test adapter in the pipe system For test purposes, the pipe system connection is simply pulled out and the test pipe connected directly to the aspirating smoke detector.

  • Page 76: Commissioning

    For a later evaluation of the airflow value, record the calibration type (see Section 6.3 Calibrating the Airflow Sensor), start-up temperature, air pressure and height above sea level in the test log (see Section 8.3 Test Log for FCS-320-TM Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors, page 96).

  • Page 77: Calibrating The Airflow Sensor

    Figure 6.1 Inserting the detection unit into the housing base Calibrating the Airflow Sensor The airflow initialization of the FCS-320-TM is successfully completed if the status of the temperature and the airflow stabilizes for a period of 2 minutes, i.e.: –...
  • Page 78 | Commissioning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Determine the height above sea level of the installation location of the aspirating smoke detector and enter this value into the relevant input field. Measure the air pressure using the handheld barometer and enter this value in the relevant input field.

  • Page 79: Checking The Detection Unit And Alarm Transfer

    Commissioning | en Checking the Detection Unit and Alarm Transfer Trigger the FCS-320-TM using test aerosol. Spray the test aerosol either into the first air sampling opening or into the test adapter on the pipe system. Use the table below to check the transmission line to the fire panel.

  • Page 80: Checking Airflow Monitoring

    Any ball valves and blowing-out valves are in the operating position. If no faults are detected, the operativeness of the FCS-320-TM and/or the airflow sensor is checked by means of the test pipe or diagnostic software (see Section 6.7 Functional Test of Airflow Sensors, Page 80).

  • Page 81: Preparations For The Functional Test

    Disconnect the pipe system from the FCS-320-TM. NOTICE! Once the pipe system has been disconnected from the FCS-320-TM, the device reports a malfunction when the set airflow malfunction delay has elapsed. If no airflow malfunction is detected, the device is faulty.

  • Page 82: Conducting The Functional Test

    Close all the test pipe’s aspiration borings with some duct tape. After a short run-up time, the negative pressure produced by the FCS-320-TM must be 80 Pa. This step can be omitted if a limited functional test is carried out without a digital precision pressure gauge.
  • Page 83 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Commissioning | en NOTICE! Once the aspiration borings have been closed, the device reports the malfunctions "Air flow too low (static evaluation)" and "Detector module fault" within 30 seconds. Free up the 4.6 mm and 4.2 mm aspiration borings on the test pipe again.
  • Page 84 | Commissioning FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector After initialization, close the 4.2 mm aspiration boring of the test pipe with some duct tape. After approximately 5 secs, the fault indication on the device must start to flash. After approximately 35 secs, the fault indication on the device must be permanently illuminated.

  • Page 85: Fire Source Identification Commissioning

    10 to 15 seconds. Using the smoke level, check that there is no smoke in the aspiration pipe. Click the [Start] button. The FCS-320-TM-R switches to the aspiration pipe blowing out. The display of the aspiration point concerned is yellow.

  • Page 86: Maintenance

    CAUTION! Before blowing out the pipe system, disconnect the FCS-320-TM from the pipe system; otherwise, the airflow sensor will be damaged. F.01U.130.928 | 1.0 | 2009.11...

  • Page 87: Replacing The Detection Unit

    Maintenance | en Replacing the Detection Unit 1 Screws Figure 7.1 Replacing the detection unit of the FCS-320-TM Remove the four screws from the detection unit using a screwdriver and pull the detector unit out of the housing base. Insert the new detection unit into the housing base. When doing this, be aware of the mechanical coding, which protects the device against twisting.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Air Filter In The Housing Base

    Screws Air filter bracket Filter insert Figure 7.2 Replacing the detection unit of the FCS-320-TM Remove the four screws from the detection unit using a screwdriver and pull the detection unit out of the housing base. Pull both filter brackets out of the housing base and remove the filter inserts. Carry out a visual check for contamination and replace the filter if necessary.

  • Page 89: Filter Change On The Air Filter Box

    In applications with largely fine dust build-up, three fine dust filters can also be used (subject to separate order). NOTICE! Opening the housing cover of the filterbox causes an airflow malfunction in the FCS-320-TM. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Operation Guide F.01U.130.928 | 1.0 | 2009.11...

  • Page 90: Blowing-Out Process For The Pipe System

    Reconnect the blown-out pipe system to the FCS-320-TM within a further 10 seconds by switching over the tap accordingly (A-C connection).

  • Page 91: Checking The Airflow Sensor Calibration

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Maintenance | en Checking the Airflow Sensor Calibration Check the airflow sensor value with the Diagnostic Software. Functional principle During initialization of the connected pipe system, the device saves the measured actual value of the airflow as a target value via the integrated airflow monitoring. This nominal value then serves as a reference value for the additional evaluation of a possible airflow malfunction.

  • Page 92: Testing The Fire Source Identification

    Check airflow monitoring in accordance with Section 6.6 Checking Airflow Monitoring, page 80. 7.11 Malfunction Transmission A malfunction is indicated on the FCS-320-TM and on the fire panel, where applicable. F.01U.130.928 | 1.0 | 2009.11 Operation Guide Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...

  • Page 93: Maintenance Intervals

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Maintenance | en Proceed in accordance with Section 6.5 Checking malfunction transmission, page 79. 7.12 Maintenance Intervals Maintenance comprises regular inspections and maintenance routines. The smoke aspiration systems should be checked when commissioned and then quarterly. At each fourth check, more comprehensive checks should be made, as described below: –...

  • Page 94: Appendix

    | Appendix FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Appendix The form in Section 8.3 Test Log for FCS-320-TM Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors is required for commissioning (see Section 6 Commissioning, page 76 et seqq). Planning without air filter Sensitivity Number of openings (% LT/m) 8.1.1...

  • Page 95: Planning With Air Filter

    FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Appendix | en Planning with Air Filter Sensitivity Number of openings (% LT/m) 8.2.1 Without any other pipe accessories Pipe shape ≥9 ≥9 ≥9 ≥9 Double U 8.2.2 With water separator Pipe shape ≥9 ≥9 ≥9 ≥9...

  • Page 96: Test Log For Fcs-320-Tm Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors

    | Appendix FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Test Log for FCS-320-TM Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors Device number Serial number of detection unit Serial number of housing base Measurement value/set value Commissioning Visual check Negative pressure [Pa] sensitivity [%/m] Alarm delay...
  • Page 97 FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Appendix | en LED localization permanently at air sampling [yes/no] / opening C [sec] LED localization permanently at air sampling [yes/no] / opening D [sec] LED localization permanently at air sampling [yes/no] / opening E [sec]...

  • Page 98: Index

    | Index FCS-320-TM Aspirating Smoke Detector Index Air conditioning units 10 I pipe system activation thresholds 43 Air filter 12 Installation material 72 Air sampling opening 8 I-pipe system 33 Air-conditioning duct 51 I-pipe system - simplified planning 47...
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