Safe SafeFlame SF200A Installation Manual

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SAFE
Installation Manual
NOTICE:
Installers of any SafeFlame products or systems must be trained and hold a current and valid
training certificate number. Warranty will be void if installed by unauthorized personnel.
SAFE Fire Detection Inc.
5915 Stockbridge Dr.
Monroe, NC 28110
Phone: (704) 821-7920
Fax:
(704) 821-4327
Website: www.safefiredetection.com
E-mail: staff@safefiredetection.com
SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual
Flame
Flame
SafeFlame
Flame Detector
October, 2012
(Publication#: MA-SF200OM)
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  • Page 1 Installation Manual October, 2012 NOTICE: Installers of any SafeFlame products or systems must be trained and hold a current and valid training certificate number. Warranty will be void if installed by unauthorized personnel. SAFE Fire Detection Inc. 5915 Stockbridge Dr.
  • Page 2 SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) Safe Fire Detection – Home Office Safe Fire Detection, Inc. 5915 Stockbridge Drive. Monroe, North Carolina 28110 USA Phone: 704-821-7920 Fax: 704-821-4327 E-Mail: staff@safefiredetection.com Web Page: http://www.safefiredetection.com NOTICE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL DETAILS OR VARIATIONS IN...
  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) Warranty Information Safe Fire Detection’s new Flame Detector, SafeFlame is a flame detector, not a complete system, and must interface with an approved fire alarm panel that meets all local and national codes to become a system All accessories pertaining to the detector for installation and mounting must be purchased from Safe Fire Detection or the warranty may be void.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Maintenance 5.2 Troubleshooting This guide is to be used as a general guideline for installing a SafeFlame flame detection system. Please be sure to check all local and state codes prior to designing and installing a system. It is advisable to contact the...
  • Page 5: Safe Fire Detection Company Introduction

    SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) 1. Safe Introduction Safe Fire Detection, Inc. is committed to providing the be st customer support in the industry. This provides our clients with the satisfaction of knowing that their valuable assets and business operation are our greatest concerns.
  • Page 6: Safeflame Ir3 Introduction

    The SafeFlame IR3 Flame Detector comes in two varieties; standard and explosion proof. The standard SafeFlame detector is made from aluminum and the explosion proof SafeFlame detector is made from stainless steel. Their part numbers are notated below: SF200A - SafeFlame IR3 Standard...
  • Page 7: Principles Of Operation

    4.4 micrometers). As a result, both detection range and immunity to false alarms can be significantly increased. The SafeFlame IR3 detectors can detect a 0.1m² (1ft²) gasoline pan fire at up to 65m (215ft) in less than 5 seconds.
  • Page 8: Detector Sensitivity

    Any LEDs simultaneously blinking (2Hz) with 1 sec delay Orange LED Orange LED Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Green LED Green LED Red LED Red LED SafeFlame IR3 Stainless Steel Explosion Proof SafeFlame IR3 Aluminum SF200SX SF200A [Figure 1] Product Image LED Position indicator...
  • Page 9: False Alarm Protection And Immunity

    SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) 2.3.4 False Alarm Protection and Immunity The detector is immune to a variety of potential false alarm sources. Below is a table showing either the immunity to a radiation source or the distance beyond which the detector is immune to the radiation source.
  • Page 10: Mechanical Specifications

    SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) 2.4.3 Mechanical Specifications SafeFlame IR3 Standard (SF200A) Enclosure (Material): Aluminum Weight: Detector- 1.3kg(3.3lbs.), Detector w/ Bracket- 2.5kg (5.5lbs.) Dimensions(Detector): 150 x 103 x 125mm (5.9” x 4.1” x 4.9”) Dimensions (with Bracket): 150 x 171 x 347mm (5.9” x 6.7” x 13.7”)
  • Page 11: Installation

    SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) 3. Installation 3.1 Guidelines for Installation For optimal detector performance and protection of the hazard, please consider the guidelines for installation: Spacing: The number of flame detectors in the protected area is determined by the size of the area, the Cone of Vision, obstructions, and sensitivity.
  • Page 12: Mounting Bracket

    SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) 3.3 Mounting Bracket 3.3.1 Specifications °, Vertical 180° Angle Adjustment: Horizontal 180 Weight: Dimensions(Bracket): 276 x 100 x 88mm (10.9” x 3.9” x 3.4”) Color: Metal Enclosure Material: 316 Stainless Steel Φ x 4 (5mm bolt) Wall Mounted Size: 3.3.2 Installation...
  • Page 13 SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) Alarm Relay Output: Wiring Diagram Relay Status Terminal Alarm (Energized) Normal (De-Energized) ALM_N.C. Normally Closed (N.C.) Normally Open (N.O.) Normally Closed (N.C.) ALM_N.O. Normally Open (N.O.) ALM_COM Common Common Rating: 2A@28VDC, 4A@125VAC, 2A@250VAC...
  • Page 14 SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) Fault Relay Output: Wiring Diagram Relay Status Terminal Fault (Energized) Normal (De-Energized) FLT_N.C. Normally Open (N.O.) Normally Closed (N.C.) FLT_COM Common Common Rating: 2A@28VDC, 4A@125VAC, 2A@250VAC -FLT_N.C. is default. To disable Fault relay switch SW1-8 to ON...
  • Page 15 SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) RS-485: Wiring Diagram RS-485 Terminals and their Connection Description Terminal Connection 485+ RS-485 A RS-485 B 485- ㆍ Communication Specification Non-Isolation Communication Full-Duplex, Half-Duplex 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400bps are available (dip-switch selectable) 1:N support (Client)
  • Page 16: Conduit

    [Figure 13] External self-test wiring diagram Ground Connection For proper operation of the detector the SafeFlame must be grounded through a wire to the chassis. Failure to establish a ground connection can lead to greater susceptibility of the detector to power surges, electromagnetic interference, and ultimately damage to the detector.
  • Page 17: Setting Up The Detector

    Sensitivity setting can be adjusted by the user according to adhere to local codes, environments, or the desires of the client. Please make sure all laws, codes, and regulations are met when installing the SafeFlame detector Note: The detector must be powered off to adjust the sensitivity level and comes at the...
  • Page 18: Alarm Delay

    (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) 3.5.3 Alarm Delay The SafeFlame is equipped with an Alarm delay option, which provides programmable time delays by changing settings. The alarm signal will be activated if the fire still exists after the programmed delay time. But if the fire disappears within the programmed delay time, the detector will return to its standby state.
  • Page 19: Rs-485

    SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) Fault Relay Output This is a feature to enable the fault relay and energize (N.C.) the relay in the standby state. The setting can be disabled to save power. Switch Setting Function SW1-8...
  • Page 20: Operating And Testing The Detector

    - 0-20mA “Fault” signal - RS-485 communication “Fault” signal 4.2 Safety Handling Below are a few safety considerations to take into account when the SafeFlame has power connected. Ÿ Please refer to the diagrams and specifications in the user manual Ÿ...
  • Page 21: Testing

    1. Please wait for 10 seconds after power is connected. Check if Yellow LED is blinking 2. Turn on the TL305 and point it at the front of the SafeFlame. The recommended distance between the test lamp and the detector is within 16ft(5m) 3.
  • Page 22: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    5.1 Maintenance The detector must be kept as clean as possible. Clean the viewing window and the reflector of the SafeFlame periodically. The frequency of cleaning depends on the local environmental conditions and specific applications. Cleaning and operation testing must be completed at least every 6 months.
  • Page 23 SafeFlame Installation and Operation Manual (Publication#: MA-SF200OM) 5915 Stockbridge Dr. • Monroe, NC 28110 Tel.: 704-821-7920 • Fax: 704-821-4327...

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