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Autronica AutroSense Micra 10 Installer's Handbook

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AutroSense Micra 10
Aspirating Smoke Detector
Installers Handbook
P/N 10-3519-505-AE10-01 (EN) • REV 03 • ISS 16NOV15

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  • Page 1 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook P/N 10-3519-505-AE10-01 (EN) • REV 03 • ISS 16NOV15...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2015 UTC Fire & Security. All rights reserved. Contact information For contact information, see www.airsensetechnology.com. European regulations for construction products This section includes both regulatory information and a summary on the declared performance according to the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011. For detailed information refer to the product Declaration of Performance (DoP).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Acclimation period 34 Transport time verification 34 ASD System Performance Tests 34 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting the detector 36 Chapter 5 Maintenance 39 Introduction 40 Scheduled maintenance 40 Maintenance procedures 41 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 4 Glossary 45 Index 47 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    UTCFS has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of its essential purpose. Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions of the authority having jurisdiction is mandatory. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 6: Advisory Messages

    This symbol indicates the Safety ground studs. These are for grounding cable screens, etc., and should not be connected to 0V or signal earth. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 7: En 54-20 And Ul Installation

    If functions are changed, it is recommended that the system is retested if continuing compliance is in any doubt. UL installation Note: UL certified products may also contain additional approvals, e.g. FM3230. Please refer to the product labels. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 8 * 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. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 9: Product And Component Descriptions

    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 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Provided free of charge with every detector, this software package enables the user to set up and configure the programmable functions of one or more detectors from a computer connected via an RS-232 serial cable. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Greater than 8 years (depending on environment) Dust separator (filter) replacement Greater than 5 years (depending on environment) intervals Laser lifetime (MTTF) Greater than 50 years Programming PC via RS-232 IP rating IP50 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 12: Indicators

    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. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 13: Inside The Detector

    (1) Removable terminal block connections (2) Filter (dust separator) (3) RS-232 serial port (4) Detector address DIP switch (5) Addressable Programmable Interface Card (APIC) or Relay Card port (6) Internal cover (UL certified models only) AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 14: Removable Terminal Block Connections

    (1) Fault relay contacts (Open = FAULT) (2) Fire relay contacts (Closed = FIRE) (3) APIC addressable bus connections for use in conjunction with interface card (4) Connections are not applicable for Micra 10 (5) Power supply connections AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 15: Installation And Configuration

    Setting the detector address 23 Address table 23 Final installation 25 Removing the detector 26 Configuring the detector after installation 26 List of programmable functions 27 Connecting to a PC 28 Event log 30 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    Always use conductive or antistatic containers for transportation and storage, if returning any item. • Wear a wrist strap while handling devices and ensure that a good ground is maintained throughout the installation process. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 17 • Avoid placing sensitive devices onto plastic or vinyl surfaces. • Minimise the handling of sensitive devices and printed circuit boards (PCBs). AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 18: General Installation Guidelines

    The inlet port is used for aspirating the pipework network. The exhaust port allows the detector exhaust air to be routed back to the sampling area, when differing atmospheric pressures require this. (Refer to Figure 4.) AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 19 Installation and configuration Figure 4: Docking station (1) Cable gland (4) Sampling port (2) Earth stud (5) Mounting screw holes (3) Exhaust port AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 20: Application

    (for example, across the return air register of an air conditioning unit). Note: There is no substitute for carrying out smoke tests prior to installation of pipework to indicate suitable sampling point location. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 21 Figure 5: Air handling unit in vicinity of the detector (exhaust shown for clarity) (1) Incorrect location (6) Detector (2) Detector (7) AHU (3) Sampling pipe (8) Equipment cabinet (4) Standoff posts (9) Direction of smoke (5) Correct location AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 22: Below Or Above The Ceiling Installations

    See Figure 6 and Figure 7. Figure 6: Installation of pipework above ceiling with exposed detector (piped exhaust) (1) Sampling pipe (4) Exhaust pipe (2) Sampling hole (5) False ceiling (3) Detector AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 23 Installation and configuration Figure 7: Installation with detector mounted in ceiling void (no exhaust piping) (1) Sampling pipe (3) Detector (2) Sampling hole (4) False ceiling AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 24 Set the detector address switches correctly detector. when used in a network. Use excessive force when fitting sampling pipes Ensure that the detector is properly grounded. as this may damage the detector. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 25: Installation

    To achieve this, it is necessary to strip back the cable screen approximately 130 mm (5 in.). The screen should be terminated under the cable gland cap (as shown in Figure 8). AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 26 4. Connect a second wire from the Earth terminal to the docking station ground stud. Figure 4 on page 11 shows the location of the ground stud. 5. Connect the ground wires to the ground stud. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 27 Figure 10: APIC address (1) APIC Address terminal (2) Terminals not applicable for Micra 10 Figure 11 shows the power and signal connections to the docking station for connection to a single network cable. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 28: Relay Connections

    (see Figure 12). The relays are of the volt-free type, with a maximum current capacity of 500 mA at 30 VDC maximum. Connect the screen of the relay cables to the ground stud of the detector. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 29: Interfacing With Fire Alarm Panels

    The interface is set to a single address mode, the card appears as a single address on the SLC, and the detector status is read from that address. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Detector To An Apic

    APIC protocol documentation for more information. Figure 13: APIC connections (EN/UL certified models) (1) Mounting studs/screws (4X) (3) APIC address switch (2X) (2) APIC Interface connection (4) Internal cover (UL certified models only) AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 31: Setting The Detector Address

    Addresses chosen for detectors do not have to be consecutive or in a given order as long as they are all different. Table 3 on page 24 provides the address table for detectors. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 32 Installation and configuration Table 3: Address table Address AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 33: Final Installation

    Lastly, replace the detector cover using the four M3 pan head screws provided. Refer to Figure 15. Note: The detector is designed solely for operation with the front cover securely fitted using all four mounting screws. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 34: Removing The Detector

    Figure 11 on page 20). See Figure 15 above. Configuring the detector after installation The detector programmable functions are accessed using a PC (connected to the detector) running the Remote Control software program. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 35: List Of Programmable Functions

    Device Type (reference only) • Firmware Version • Run-time Hours • Watchdog Count (reference only) • Device Text • Flow Rate (reference only) • Flow High Limit • Flow Low Limit • Flow Fault Delay AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Pc

    PC USB port. Figure 16: RS-232 cable connections (1) 9 pin female D connector (2) 9 pin female D connector Figure 17 shows the RS-232 cable connection from the detector to a PC. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 37 Installation and configuration Figure 17: Detector serial port connection for a PC (1) Serial port connection (to PC) (2) Gender changer required (UL certified models only) AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 38: Event Log

    (first-in, first-out). To download the event log, connect a PC to the detector serial port and run the Remote Control software program. For details, see the Remote Control Software User Guide. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 39: Commissioning

    Commissioning Summary This chapter provides information to commission the detection system. Content Introduction 32 Commissioning checklist 32 Precommissioning preparation 34 Acclimation period 34 Transport time verification 34 ASD System Performance Tests 34 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 40: Introduction

    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 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 41 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 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 42: Precommissioning Preparation

    Also, the oily residue that is left behind may affect the functionality of the detector. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Summary This chapter provides information to troubleshoot the detection system. Content Troubleshooting the detector 36 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting The Detector

    Within limits set by the ClassiFire alarm factor, this is a normal part of the detector‘s operation. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 45 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. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 40 Maintenance procedures 41 Visual check 41 ASD System Performance Tests 41 Transport time verification test 41 Detector sensitivity test 41 Cleaning the detector 42 Replacing the dust separator cartridge 42 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 48: Introduction

    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 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

  • Page 49: Maintenance Procedures

    If the self-monitoring feature of the system senses that the operation of the detector head is outside its normal range, a trouble condition will be generated. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 50 “Direction of flow” label beside the filter slot. 5. Slide the cartridge all the way into place. 6. Replace the detector cover and screws and initiate a FastLearn routine. AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 51 Maintenance Figure 18: Location of dust separator cartridge (1) Dust separator (filter) cartridge AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 52 Maintenance AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 53 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 NFPA National Fire Protection Association AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 54 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 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...
  • Page 55 Software Available software, 2 Specifications, 3 Event log, 30 System design, 12 Fire Alarm Panels Terminal blocks, 6 Interfacing, 21 Transport time verification, 34 Troubleshooting, 36 Indicators, 4 Installation, 10 Electrical, 17 AutroSense Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook...

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