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Table of contents About this document ..................5 Safety......................8 Safety notices....................8 Safety regulations for the method of operation ..........10 Standards and directives complied with............12 Release Notes....................13 Structure and function................14 Overview .......................14 3.1.1 Details for ordering ................15 Setup ......................15 3.2.1 Circuit board view ................16 Function......................17 3.3.1 Block diagram ................17...
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About this document About this document Goal and purpose This document contains all necessary information on the FDCAI221 addressable alarm indicator. Consistent compliance with the instructions guarantees correct and safe use. Target groups The information in this document is intended for the following target groups:...
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About this document Document identification Position Information Title page Product type Product designation Document type Last page, bottom left Document ID ID_ModificationIndex_Language_COUNTRY Edition date Last page, bottom right Manual Register Conventions for text marking Markups Special markups are shown in this document as follows: ⊳...
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About this document Reference documents Document ID Title A6V10258105 Installation of addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 008331 List of compatibility (for 'Sinteso' product line) A6V10229261 List of compatibility (for 'Cerberus PRO' product line) History of changes Document ID Edition date Brief description A6V10258110_a_en_-- 02.2010...
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Safety Safety Safety notices The safety notices must be observed in order to protect people and property. The safety notices in this document contain the following elements: Symbol for danger Signal word Nature and origin of the danger ...
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Safety Signal word The signal word classifies the danger as defined in the following table: Signal word Danger level DANGER DANGER identifies a dangerous situation, which will result directly in death or serious injury if you do not avoid this situation.
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Safety regulations for the method of operation National standards, regulations and legislation Siemens products are developed and produced in compliance with the relevant European and international safety standards. Should additional national or local safety standards or legislation concerning the planning, assembly, installation,...
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Modifications to the system and to individual products may lead to faults, malfunctioning and safety risks. Written confirmation must be obtained from Siemens and the corresponding safety bodies for modifications or additions. Modules and spare parts Components and spare parts must comply with the technical specifications ...
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We are grateful for any suggestions for improvement. Standards and directives complied with A list of the standards and directives complied with is available from your Siemens contact. Building Technologies A6V10258110_a_en_-- Fire Safety &...
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Safety Release Notes Limitations to the configuration or use of devices in a fire detection installation with a particular firmware version are possible. WARNING Limited or non-existent fire detection Personal injury and damage to property in the event of a fire. Read the 'Release Notes' before you plan and/or configure a fire detection ...
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FDCAI221 provides repeat signals for automatic fire detectors. When activated the addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 flashes once per second. The addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 must not be used as a substitute for a beacon, sounder base, alarm sounder or other alarm device! Properties...
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Order no. Designation FDCAI221 S54370-F10-A1 Addressable alarm indicator Setup The addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 consists of a base plate, printed circuit board, optical fiber, and cover cap. Components of the FDCAI221 1 Base plate 3 Optical fiber 2 PCB 4 Cover cap The addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 is designed for recess-mounted cable entry as standard.
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Structure and function 3.2.1 Circuit board view PCB view of addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 1 Terminal block (LINE -) 3 Terminal block (LINE +) 2 LED Building Technologies A6V10258110_a_en_-- Fire Safety & Security Products 04.02.2010...
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Block diagram of addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 LINE Detector line µP Microprocessor 3.3.2 Diagnosis levels The addressable alarm indicator FDCAI221 largely monitors its functions by itself. The following diagnosis levels are taken from the different control measuring processes: Normal Fault ...
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Planning Planning When planning a project, proceed as follows: 1. Take into account the compatibility 2. Define the place of installation Compatibility Compatible with control panels that support the FDnet/C-NET detector line. For details see 'List of compatibility'. Environmental influences If the devices are used in industrial applications, consultation with the project manager is required, since plastics do not withstand certain environmental conditions.
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Mortal danger due to electric shock During mounting and installation work, electrical voltage must not be applied to the lines. FDCAI221 with cover cap removed 1 Cam 3 Cover cap 2 Base plate The following description applies to recess-mounted cable entry. For surface- mounted cable entry the alarm indicator must also be mounted on an additional frame AI330 (accessory).
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Mounting / Installation 5. Fit the cover cap (3) on the base plate (2). 6. Snap the cover cap (3) onto the base plate (2). Dimensions of the base plate for the FDCAI221 See also Additional frame AI330 [ 22] ...
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Mounting / Installation Additional frame AI330 When installing external alarm indicators, for surface-mounted cable entry an additional frame AI330 must first be mounted on a wall or other flat surface. Cables with a maximum diameter of 10 mm may be used. Additional frame AI330 1.
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Note the positive and negative connections. Only connect one wire per terminal. This is the only way of ensuring a problem- free connection over the device's entire service life. Terminal blocks of the FDCAI221 1 Terminal block (-) 3 Spring clip...
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Commissioning Commissioning The device is commissioned via the control panel. The exact procedure is described in the control panel documentation. Conduct a performance check once commissioning is complete. Building Technologies A6V10258110_a_en_-- Fire Safety & Security Products 04.02.2010...
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Maintenance/Troubleshooting Maintenance/Troubleshooting Performance check The devices are automatically subjected to a performance check during the self- test. Nevertheless, it is necessary to check the devices on site at regular intervals. Recommendation: Check the devices every year. Replace heavily soiled or damaged devices. ...
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Specifications Specifications Technical data Detector line Operating voltage 12 … 33 V DC Operating current: Standby Typ. 250 μA Connection factor Address connection factor Separator connection factor Protocol FDnet/C-NET System compatibility See 'List of compatibility' Line separator Line voltage: Nominal 32 V DC (= V ...
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Operating temperature: -10 … +55 °C Storage temperature -30 … +70 °C Air humidity ≤95 % rel. Protection categories according to EN 60529/IEC 60529: Alarm indicator FDCAI221, wall IP40 mounting, recess-mounted cable entry Alarm indicator FDCAI221 on IP40 ...
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Specifications Dimensions Dimensions of the FDCAI221 Dimensions of the FDCAI221 with additional frame AI330 Environmental compatibility Reusable materials Electronic parts and synthetic materials can be easily separated Halogen-free synthetic materials, marked by embossed code The synthetic materials used do not generate any toxic substances during ...
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Index Index Compatibility, 19 Compatibility with control panels, 19 Line separator Function, 17 Control panel, 24 List of compatibility, 7, 19 Field of application Ambient conditions, 19 Maintenance intervals, 25 Influence Chemicals, 19 Humidity, 19 Temperature, 19 Building Technologies A6V10258110_a_en_-- Fire Safety &...
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