INSTRUCTIONS Dual Spectrum ® Infrared Flame Detector PM-5MPX IMPORTANT Be sure to read and understand the entire instruction manual before installing or operating the Model PM-5MPX Detector. Only qualified personnel should install, maintain or operate the flame detection system. CAuTION If this equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, safety protection may be impaired.
4 x 0.203 A2204 Figure 1—Dimensions of PM-5MPX in Inches DETECTOR HAZARDOUS OPERATING vOlTAGE— AREAS 9 to 30 Vdc at the detector (observe polarity), including ® line drops and ripple. The Dual Spectrum Model PM-5MPX is FM Approved to FM 3260: 2000, intrinsically safe for use in Class I, II, III, NOTE Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F &...
0° Table 1—PM-5MPX Wiring Harness Identification 15° 15° 100% 30° 30° Wire Color Description Black Power Return 45° 45° Brown Power Return V+, Input Power 55° 55° Orange V+, Input Power Yellow Alarm + Green Alarm + Blue Alarm – Violet Alarm –...
FAlSE AlARm ImmUNITy The number of detectors required to protect a given area will depend on the size of the area, the distance from the The PM-5MPX is highly resistant to false alarms. However, detector and the size and type of the fire threat. Certain no flame detector is perfect —...
SySTEm TEST Table 2—Maximum Wiring Distances After the fire protection system is installed, it should be maximum One Way tested for correct operation. The detectors may be tested (Solid) Wiring Distance in Feet with live fires or by using the hand-held model PSS-MP (Excluding Integral Cable) Test Set P/N 420116.
MAINTENANCE 3. Interconnection Wiring. Correct interconnection wiring should be checked by disconnecting any wire from the multi-conductor cable were it is connected ROUTINE vISUAl INSpECTION to the power or alarm circuit. The result, in an A properly installed PM-5MPX detector system is highly approved wiring scheme, should be a trouble signal resistant to blinding by contamination build-up on the indication at the control panel.
DEVICE REPAIR AND RETURN ORDERING INFORMATION The PM-5MPX is completely potted, which does not When ordering, please specify: allow it to be repaired. If a problem should develop, PM-5MPX Dual Spectrum ® Infrared Flame Detector carefully check system wiring and ensure that power is applied to the device.
APPENDIX A Fm Approvals Description and performance Report HAZARDOUS lOCATION RATINgS • Intrinsically safe for Class I, II, III, Div. 1, Groups C, D, E, F and G Hazardous (Classified) Locations per FM 3610. • Non-incendive for Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous (Classified) Locations per FM 3611. AUTOmATIC FIRE AlARm SIgNAlINg pERFORmANCE (Fm 3260: 2000) RESpONSE CHARACTERISTICS (Typical Response Time < 0.5 Sec.) Distance Fuel Size (feet) n-Heptane 1 x 1 foot Isopropanol 8 in. dia. Polypropylene 8 in.
Fm Approvals Description and performance Report – Continued FAlSE AlARm ImmUNITy COmBINED WITH FIRE SOURCE False Alarm Source False Alarm Fire Source Fire Source Source Distance Distance (feet) (inches) Arc welding, unmodulated 10 in propane Arc welding, modulated 10 in propane 70 W sodium vapor lamp, unmodulated 10 in propane 70 W sodium vapor lamp, modulated...
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