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Sierra Monitor Corporation 1991 Tarob Court, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-6611, Toll Free: 800-727-4377 Fax: 408-262-9042 MODEL 3100-XX Flame Detector APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY This manual provides instructions for the following Sierra Monitor products: Model Description 3100-01 Flame Detector - Standard...
Instruction Manual 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.3 Configuration The Model 3100-01 has a Fire Relay and a Fault 1.1 Introduction Relay which may be connected as normally open or All versions of the Model 3100 Flame Detector Se- normally closed contacts. Models 3100-02, -03, - ries utilize Ultraviolet, Infrared and Visible spectrum 04, and -05 have in addition to the Fire and Faults to provide continuous and reliable flame detection.
Instruction Manual 2. OPERATION will flash a code indicating the type of fault. A fault indication may mean the device is unable to detect 2.1 General a fire or that a device has become unreliable. (i.e. a When the Model 3100 Flame Detector is powered “Voltage Low”...
Instruction Manual SW1 Shown in off position SW2 Shown in on position Figure 2-2: Configuration Switches 2.2 Field-of-View (See Figure 2-1) to sense a fire may impact the detector’s ability to “see” the fire. Care should be taken to minimize Optical Flame Detectors must be able to “see”...
Instruction Manual LED 1 LED 2 Mounting Screw (2 locations) Configuration Switches Figure 2-3: Model 3100 Series Detector Module (Front) 2.5.2 Verify Control put or the verify output is set to "Latching" then the detector will be set to "Latching". The Enhanced Model 3100-02, -03, -04, - 05 and -06 have the Verified Fire function.
Instruction Manual Figure 2-4: Model 3100 Series Detector Module (Back) (“on” or “off”) of a switch (SW1-SW8). 2.6.4 Fault The first flash pattern indicates the position When the detector has power and is in Fault of the first switch (SW1), with each consecu- Mode LED1 (the left LED when facing the tive flash indicating the position of the next detector with the configuration switches be-...
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Instruction Manual ing” - remain energized until power is re- 3100-02 and 3100-05 models. The configu- moved, ”Fire Following” - de-energize a short ration of Normally Open or Normally Closed time after the fire is no longer detected. The contacts is fixed and can only be changed by “J2”...
Instruction Manual 3.0 INSTALLATION 3.3.1 Power 3.1 General Precautions Power for the 3100-01, -02, -03, -04 and - 05 flame detector is connected to the J5 con- All wiring and installation must be done in accor- nector labeled “Power”. Connect the nega- dance with the NFPA 70 and 72 standards and must tive wire to PIN 1.
Instruction Manual 3.3.5 Auxiliary Relay 4.0 MAINTENANCE The Auxiliary Relay connector is located be- The self-test functions eliminate the need for most tween the Power and Fire Relay connectors. regular maintenance procedures. If a detector indi- The connection points are labeled “Aux In” cates a fault, use the troubleshooting section of this and “Aux Out”.
Instruction Manual 5.2.4 Fault Type 4 - “Voltage Low Fault” 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING The input voltage is below 15 VDC. Re- The flame detector has several built-in self test move the Detector Module from the hous- mechanisms which verify function and calibration. ing.
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Instruction Manual 1. If the relay closes (0 ohms on the meter) and the LEDs come “on” the detector is operating normally. Check external alarm initiating cir- cuit wiring. 2. If the relay closes and the LEDs remain off, or the relay remains open and the LEDs come on, the detector needs factory service.
5.4 x 4.8 x 3.7 inches (13.7 x 12.2 x 9.4 cm) Weight: 3 lbs (1.3 Kg) 7.0 LIMITED WARRANTY SIERRA MONITOR CORPORATION warrants its nor to any damage resulting from battery leakage. products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for two years In all cases SMC’s responsibility and liability under this...
Instruction Manual APPENDIX A Figure A-1: Model 3100 Series Exploded View Figure A-2: Model 3100 Series Dimensions Page: 12 Model 3100 Series Flame Detector (11/04)
Instruction Manual Factory jumpers are used to set NC or NO connections Figure A-4: Model 3100 Series (Enhanced) Wiring Connections Page: 14 Model 3100 Series Flame Detector (11/04)
Instruction Manual B.2 Connectors B.2.1 Fire Relay Connector (J2) Fire Relay Description Pin 1 (Left Most) & Pin 2 Normally Open Side of Relay Pin 3 & Pin 4 (Middle) Common or Center Side of Relay Pin 5 & Pin 6 (Right Most) Normally Closed Side of Relay B.2.2 Verify and Aux.
Instruction Manual B.3 Verify/Aux. Relay Configurations Model # Verify Relay Aux. Relay 3100-02 Open Contacts Closed Contacts 3100-03 Closed Contacts Open Contacts 3100-04 Open Contacts Open Contacts 3100-05 Closed Contact Closed Contacts B.4 Fault Table Fault # Fault Label Description Lens Test Fault UV sensors didn’t detect enough UV from the internal UV source.
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Instruction Manual B.7 Detector Response to Fuels Table Fuel Distance Fire Size Response Time Heptane 80 Feet 1 Square Foot Less than 3 sec. Silane 50 Feet 18 inch jet Less than 3 sec. Hydrogen 15 Feet 18 inch jet Less than 5 sec.
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