Introduction
Technical Handbook, AutroGuard Multicriteria Protector Series V-430, V-530, V-100, V110 and V-120,
AutroGuard-Technical-Handbook, Doc-1004339, Revision 1, 2020-06-29,
Autronica Fire and Security
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1.6 Technical Terms and Abbreviations
The following technical terms are specifically related to the
AutroGuard® Multicriteria Protector.
Term
Explanation
FAD
Fire Alarm Devices include visual or audible alarm devices
(sounders)
FPE
Fire Protection Eqiupment. Fire control or fighting equipment,
e.g. extinguishing installation.
VAD
Visual Alarm Device (beacon, flash)
Sounder
An audible alarm device
Coverage Volume
With reference to EN54-23, the AutroGuard® Multicriteria
Protector features two categories in respect to Coverage Volume:
C, ceiling mounted devices
O, open class devices
Refer to chapter 6.2 for more detailed information.
VAD Intensity
The AutroGuard® protector’s integrated VAD can be configured
to have different intensities in order to meet the required
illumination at the premises. The AutroGuard® protector’s VAD
emits a white or red light and different VAD intensities (low,
medium, high and open) can be configured (with reference to
Coverage Volume).
Flash Rate
Measured in Hz. 1Hz flash rate is equal to one flash every second.
0,5Hz flash rate is equal to one flash every two seconds.
Cover Detection
An add-on feature to the AutroGuard® Multicriteria Protector. If
a dust cap or any other object covers the air inlet, a fault message
will appear. Refer to chapter 5.8 for more detailed information.
Sensitivity Classes
The AutroGuard® Multicriteria Protector can be programmed to
high, medium and low sensitivity classes for use in different
environments.
Heat Response Categories Heat Response Categories (Heat Classes) apply to AutroGuard®
Multicriteria Protectors with Operation Classes Multi and Heat
only.
Protector head
The protector head for the AutroGuard® Multicriteria Protector
contains the housing, the detection chamber, all sensors,
audible/visible devices, printed circuit board and the rotatable
bajonet ring.
Protector base
The protector base (socket) for the AutroGuard® Multicriteria
Protector, containing a connector for detection loop cables,
circuit board, microcontroller.
Bajonet ring
Rotatable bajonet ring on the protector head used to easily
connect the protector to the base.
