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Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating
Smoke Detector Installers
Handbook
P/N 10-3519-505-MC10-05 • ISS 21MAR17
www.acornfiresecurity.com
www.acornfiresecurity.com

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  • Page 1 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook P/N 10-3519-505-MC10-05 • ISS 21MAR17 www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2017 UTC Fire & Security. All rights reserved. Trademarks and Stratos Micra 10 is a trademark of UTC Fire & Security. patents Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4 Maintenance and troubleshooting 31 Introduction 32 Scheduled maintenance 32 Maintenance procedures 33 Troubleshooting 36 Appendix A Regulatory information 39 Europe 39 North America and Canada 40 Glossary 43 Index 45 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 4 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 5: Important Information

    Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort. They describe how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out important information that you should read. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 6 This symbol indicates the Safety ground studs. These are for grounding cable screens, etc., and should not be connected to 0V or signal earth. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 7: Product And Component Descriptions

    This chapter provides descriptions of the detector features, specifications, and controls and indicators. Content Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Indicators 4 Inside the detector 5 Removable terminal block connections 6 Available software 6 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Aspirating smoke detectors are unique in being able to provide a consistent level of protection in a very wide range of environments by continuously making minor adjustments to sensitivity. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 9: 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 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 10: Indicators

    (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. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 11: 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) Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 12: Removable Terminal Block Connections

    Models and verifies the performance of the pipe network design. All pipework designs must be validated using PipeCAD. • Remote: Configures and monitors the detector. Contact your local distributor for more details on these applications. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 13: Installation And Configuration

    www.acornfiresecurity.com Chapter 2 Installation and configuration Summary This chapter provides information necessary to install and configure the detector system. Caution: This product must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel adhering to all local or national installation requirements and any other applicable regulations.
  • Page 14: Introduction

    • Avoid placing sensitive devices onto plastic or vinyl surfaces. • Minimise the handling of sensitive devices and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 15: General Installation Guidelines

    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). Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 16: Docking Station

    (see Figure 4). Figure 4: Docking station (1) Cable gland (4) Sampling port (2) Earth stud (5) Mounting screw holes (3) Exhaust port Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 17: Application

    No more than one air handling unit may be protected with one detector. In this application, ensure that the sampling pipe is raised clear of high velocity air in the immediate vicinity of the air intake grill on standoff posts as shown in Figure 5. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 18: Below Or Above The Ceiling Installations

    Typical uses are for air duct sampling and allowing the installation of the detector in under-floor or ceiling voids or when sampling from pieces of computer related equipment (see Figure 6 and Figure 7). Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 19 (2) Sampling hole (5) False ceiling (3) Detector Figure 7: Installation with detector mounted in ceiling void (no exhaust piping) (1) Sampling pipe (3) Detector (2) Sampling hole (4) False ceiling Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 20 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. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 21: Installation

    130 mm (5 in.). The screen should be terminated under the cable gland cap (as shown in Figure 8). Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 22 4. Connect a second wire from the Earth terminal to the docking station ground stud. Figure 4 on page 10 shows the location of the ground stud. 5. Connect the ground wires to the ground stud. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 23 Figure 10: APIC address (1) APIC address terminal (2) Not used Figure 11 on page 18 shows the power and signal connections to the docking station for connection to a single network cable. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 24: Relay Connections

    (see Figure 12 on page 19). The relays are of the volt-free type, with a maximum current capacity of 500 mA at 30 VDC. Connect the screen of the relay cables to the ground stud of the detector. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 25: 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. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 26: 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) (2) APIC interface connection (3) APIC address switch (2X) (4) Internal cover (UL certified models only) Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 27: 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 below provides the address table for detectors. Table 3: Address table Address Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 28 Installation and configuration Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 29: Final Installation

    Removing the detector is the reverse of the installation process, leaving the pipework and wiring connections installed in the docking station (as shown in Figure 11 on page 18). See Figure 15 above. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 30: Configuring The Detector After Installation

    Remote Functions (when optional • Chart Recording Rate Input/Relay card is installed) • Separator Condition (reference • Programmed Isolate (discontinued only) – see below) • Separator Change Date • Factory Default Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 31: Connecting To A Pc

    Figure 16: RS-232 cable connections (1) 9 pin female D connector (2) 9 pin female D connector Figure 17 on page 26 shows the RS-232 cable connection from the detector to a Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 32: Event Log

    Events can be viewed on a PC screen or downloaded to disk using Remote. 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). Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 33: Commissioning

    This chapter provides information to commission the detection system. Content Introduction 28 Commissioning 28 Commissioning checklist 28 Precommissioning preparation 30 Acclimation period 30 Transport time verification 30 Gross smoke testing 30 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 34: Introduction

    4. Ensure that all detectors in the network area are clear of faults (troubles) and alarms (if applicable). 5. Launch Remote on the computer, enter the access code, and select Function Settings. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 35 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 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 36 Pre-Alarm and Fire 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. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 37: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance procedures 33 Visual check 33 Gross smoke test 33 Transport time verification test 33 Detector sensitivity test 33 Cleaning the detector 34 Replacing the dust separator cartridge 34 Troubleshooting 36 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 38: Introduction

    Smoke test to check detector operation and Fire relay connection Simulate a fault to check the Fault relay and connection Complete and file maintenance records Reconnect detector to fire panel if required Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 39: Maintenance Procedures

    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. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Detector

    “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. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 41 Maintenance and troubleshooting Figure 18: Location of dust separator cartridge (1) Dust separator (filter) cartridge Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    In this case, it would be necessary to lead a pipe from the exhaust to the protected area to ensure nominal flow. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 43 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. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 44 Maintenance and troubleshooting Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 45: Appendix A Regulatory Information

    Declaration of Performance number 10-3519-360-0099 EN 54 EN 54-20: 2006 Product identification See model number on product identification label Intended use See product Declaration of Performance Essential characteristics See product Declaration of Performance Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 46: North America And Canada

    UL-certified products may also contain additional approvals (for example, FM3230). See the markings on the product identification label. The detector must be powered by a suitable power supply approved to UL/ULC and FM3230 standards. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 47 PipeCAD documentation). Commissioning smoke tests should be performed to ensure that the farthest sampling hole from the detector is capable of generating a fire alarm within 120 seconds of receiving smoke. Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 48 Regulatory information Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 49: Glossary

    Feet VRMS Volts root mean square HSSD High sensitivity smoke detector Hertz (frequency) Inches Liquid crystal display Light emitting diode Materials and Equipment Acceptance Division of the City of New York Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 50 Glossary Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
  • Page 51: Index

    24 detector addressing, 21 software applications, 6 cleaning, 34 system design, 11 components, 5 configuration, 24 removal, 23 sensitivity test, 33 technical specifications, 3 docking station, 10 transport time verification, 30 Stratos Micra 10 Aspirating Smoke Detector Installers Handbook www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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