UTCFS has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of its essential purpose. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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This symbol indicates the Safety ground studs. These are for grounding cable screens, etc., and should not be connected to 0V or signal earth. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
For the purposes of UL 268 compliance, these should be regarded as worst case values. Layouts should be planned in PipeCAD and the indicated worst-case hole sensitivity should be better than 1.28% obs/ft.*. Commissioning LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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* The results should be verified at installation by entering the installed detector's Fire 1 sensitivity (as indicated in the remote software histogram screen) into the PipeCAD “Options/Calculation options/Detector sensitivity” field and recalculating the layout results. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
This chapter provides descriptions of the detector features, specifications, and controls and indicators. Content Introduction 2 Available software for the detector 2 Specifications 3 Indicators 4 Inside the detector 5 Removable terminal block connections 6 LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
SenseNET software is used to configure and manage a large network of detectors with a simple, streamlined graphical user interface from a computer connected to a detector or command module via an RS-232 serial cable to RS-485 converter interface. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Greater than 5 years (depending on environment) replacement intervals Laser lifetime (MTTF) Greater than 50 years Programming PC via RS-232 or RS-485 Data bus cable RS-485 data cable Data bus length 1.2 km (3/4 mile) IP rating IP50 LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
It also illuminates when the unit is isolated. (3) OK: Illuminates to show normal operation when there are no faults. The OK lamp will flash during the 15-minute FastLearn period when the detector is first learning about its environment. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Connecting the detector to a SenseNET/RS-485 detector network 25 Final installation 26 Removing the detector 26 Configuring the detector after installation 27 List of programmable functions 28 Connecting to a PC 29 Event log 30 LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Caution: When handling any electric components or printed circuit boards, antistatic precautions must be followed. Failure to do so may result in component damage. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
The unit should not be placed in close proximity to any equipment expected to generate high levels of radio frequency signals (such as radio alarms) or units generating high levels of electrical energy (such as large electric motors or generators). LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Figure 4 on page 10. Removing the front cover To remove the front cover, unfasten the six attachment screws on the front of the unit. The cover may then be removed. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Figure 8 below. Figure 8: Looping relay connection wires around a suppression ferrite WARNING: Electrocution hazard. All connections should be made with the power turned off. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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Figure 4 on page 10 shows the location of the ground stud for both types of docking stations. 5. Connect the ground wires to the ground stud. 6. Replace the terminal block with the same orientation as when removed. Figure 9: Detector power supply terminals LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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A, B and screen wires for linking to the terminal block. Figure 11 on page 19 shows the power and signal connections to the docking station for connection to a single network cable. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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(5) RS-485/SenseNET Bus shielded wire (2) Power supply 0V wire (6) RS-485/SenseNET Bus A wire (3) Power supply +24V wire (7) RS-485/SenseNET Bus B wire (4) Wire from earth terminal to ground stud LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
500 mA at 30 VDC. Connect the screen of the relay cables to the ground stud of the detector. Figure 12: Fault and Fire relay contacts (1) Fault relay contacts (2) Fire relay contacts LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Some protocols may not support all the available alarm levels and fault reporting is usually a general fault with no detailed fault information. Please consult the specific APIC protocol documentation for more information. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
(1 x 1) + (1 x 2) + (0 x 4) + (0 x 8) + (0x 16) + (1 x 32) + (1 x 64) + (0 x 128) = 99 The full range of available addresses and their relevant switch settings are provided in Table 3 on page 23 for reference. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Addresses chosen for detectors do not have to be consecutive or in a given order so long as they are all different. Table 3 below provides the address table for detectors. Table 3: Address table Address LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Figure 15: Connecting the detector to a SenseNET network (1) Command module (2) Detector 1 (LaserSense HSSD-2) (3) Detector 2 (LaserSense 25, LaserSense 100) (4) Detector 3 (LaserSense 25, LaserSense 100) (5) Detector 127 (LaserSense HSSD-2) It is easy to join the input and output wires for each bus and screen connection together and to solder or crimp a single wire or connecting ferrule to each wire pair so that they are easier to fit into the screw terminals.
Refer to “Connecting to a PC” on page 29 of this manual for instructions on how to connect a PC to a the detector. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
7 days. The use of the Programmed Isolate function is entirely at the operator’s own risk. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Figure 18 below shows the RS-232 cable connection from the detector to a PC. Figure 18: Detector serial port connection for a PC (1) Serial port connection (to PC) (2) Gender changer required (UL certified models only) LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
When the detector event log is full (200 events have been logged) and a new event occurs, the oldest event in the log is deleted (first-in, first-out). To download the event log, connect a PC to the detector serial port and run the Remote or SenseNET applications. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
6. Verify that the time and date are correct on the Time and date tab. 7. Set an appropriate alarm factor, as shown in Table 4 on page 33, for the protected environment on the Alarm levels and delays tab. The detector will LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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Warehouse with diesel trucks operating Medium Once per 10,000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating Once per 20,000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating Once per 100,000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Pre-Alarm and Alarm is reached. This test should be repeated at least three times with consistent results. Recommended smoke generating medium is simulated smoke or wire burner. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Summary This chapter provides information to troubleshoot the detection system. Content Troubleshooting the detector 36 LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
In this case, it would be necessary to lead a pipe from the exhaust to the protected area to ensure nominal flow. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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Open bore pipes are not recommended. Check that the high flow fault threshold is not set too low. In the case of intermittent fault indications, try increasing the flow fault delay time. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
Introduction 40 Scheduled maintenance 40 Maintenance procedures 41 Visual check 41 Gross smoke test 41 Transport time verification test 41 Detector sensitivity test 41 Cleaning the detector 42 Replacing the dust separator cartridge 42 LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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Isolate detector from fire panel if required Smoke test to check detector operation and Alarm relay connection Simulate a fault to check the Fault relay and connection Complete and file maintenance records Reconnect detector to fire panel if required LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
If years one and three are OK, go to five-year interval. The detector employs a self-monitoring, automatically-adjusting calibration for the system. The inspection only requires a periodic visual inspection for a detector fault indication and performing the detector sensitivity test function. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
“Direction of flow” label beside the filter slot. 5. Slide the cartridge all the way into place. 6. Replace the cover, and secure with all six fastening screws, and initiate a new FastLearn routine. LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
High sensitivity smoke detector Hertz (frequency) Inches Liquid crystal display Light emitting diode Materials and Equipment Acceptance Division of the City of New York Notification appliance circuit N.C. Normally closed National Electrical Code LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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New York City Printed circuit board Pico farads Part number Power supply unit Random access memory Signaling line circuit Terminal block UL/ULI Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Volts Volts AC Volts DC VRMS Volts root mean square LaserSense 100 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
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