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Bosch D296 Application Manual

Bosch D296 Application Manual

Projected beam smoke detectors
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D296/D297
Application Guide
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Projected Beam Smoke
Detectors

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Summary of Contents for Bosch D296

  • Page 1 D296/D297 Application Guide Projected Beam Smoke Detectors...
  • Page 2 • Where there are expansive ceilings. One set of placed in the beam path. D296/D297 Series can replace up to 24 spot type Very small, slow changes in the quality of the light smoke detectors. This saves on service and source are not typical of a smoke signature.
  • Page 3 Is there a clear line of sight between the transmitter and receiver at all times? Figure 1 shows the D296/D297 Series coverage range of • Might objects such as signs or boxes be placed in up to 350 ft (106 m).
  • Page 4: Environmental Considerations

    2.3.1 Outdoor loss of signal, ensure all obstacles are clear of the Do not use the D296/D297 Series for outdoor beam path at all times. applications. Environmental conditions such as This requirement might cause the detectors to be...
  • Page 5: Location And Spacing

    You can also mount the transmitter The D296/D297 Series allows a range of 30 ft to 350 ft (9 m to 106 m) and spacing up to 60 ft and receiver up to one-quarter of the spacing distance from the end walls.
  • Page 6 1 - Slope 10 or less 3 - Slope greater than 10 2 - 3 ft (1 m) maximum 4 - Detector at ½ S not required S = Selected detector spacing Bosch Security Systems, Inc. | 01/07 | F01U500951-01...
  • Page 7 D296/D297 | Application Guide | 2.0 Applications 2.5.3 Peaked Ceilings Peaked structures follow the same guidelines as sloped ceilings with one exception. When calculating the location of the detectors, the first detector is within 3 ft (1 m) of the peak (measured horizontally). Space additional detectors down from the detector nearest the peak.
  • Page 8 • Shelving Support beams (include direction) • • Anything suspended from the ceiling that might Support posts • interfere with the beam Peaks • • Directions (north, south, and so on) Lights Bosch Security Systems, Inc. | 01/07 | F01U500951-01...
  • Page 9 D296/D297 | Application Guide | 3.0 Worksheets Sketch the layout of the area to be protected. Scale in ft (m) Ensure you include site features such as support beams, ceiling height, and peaks. Sketch the layout of the area to be protected.
  • Page 10 Term Definition beam smoke A device such as the D296/D297 Series Projected Beam Smoke Detectors that senses smoke or smoke detector and visible heat waves by projecting a light beam from a transmitter across the protected area to a receiver that monitors the light signal.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Product Description Optional (cont) D1005 Test Cord Provides an electrical connection to the D296/D297 Series receiver to help align the receiver and transmitter. D308 Field Test Kit Tests the calibration of the D296/D297 Series by providing a calibrated amount of obscuration between the transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 12 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 130 Perinton Parkway Fairport, NY 14450-9199 Customer Service: (800) 289-0096 Technical Support: (888) 886-6189 © 2007 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. F01U500951-01...

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