ESMI EB-6500R Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual Download Page 5

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Test Failure Checks

If the detector fails either the sensitivity or functional test, several steps should 

be taken before returning the unit to determine if it is faulty, or simply needs to be 

re-adjusted.  These steps include:

1.  Verify  all  wiring  connections  and  appropriate  power  is  applied  to  the 

detector.

2.  Verify that the optical line of sight is free from obstructions and reflective 

objects.

 

It is imperative that at least 90% of the received light is from the reflector 

alone, otherwise sensitivity cannot be assured.

3.  Apply  the  maintenance  procedure  in  this  manual.    Repeat  the  test 

procedure.  If the detector still fails the test procedure proceed with step 4.

4.  Repeat the alignment procedure in this manual.  If the alignment procedure 

is successful repeat the test procedure.  If the detector still fails the test it 
should be returned for repair. 

 

EB-6500R(S) BEAM DETECTOR:  SET-UP PROCEDURE SUMMARY

Beam Alignment

 

– ensure power is on

Course Alignment

Carry out using target eyepiece

Adjust using horizontal and vertical thumb screws

Fine Adjustment

Initiate using 

Alignment Switch

Continue adjustment using horizontal and vertical thumb screws

When the adjustment is complete press the 

Alignment Switch

Sensitivity Setting

Select using 

Sensitivity Switch

Final Gain Adjustment – ensure front cover is fitted

Initiate using the 

Reset Switch

Completed when the green LED blinks
Final Verification

Use obscuration filters or reflector test card to initiate 

Fire

 and 

Fault

 signals

MAINTENANCE

Note: 

Before cleaning the detector, notify the proper authorities that the 

smoke detector system is undergoing maintenance, and therefore the system 

will  be  temporarily  out  of  service.    Disable  the  zone  or  system  undergoing 

maintenance to prevent unwanted alarms.
1.  Carefully clean the outer housing lens face. A damp soft cloth with a mild 

soap may be used.  Avoid products with solvents or ammonia.

2.  Carefully  clean  the  reflector.    A  damp  soft  cloth  with  a  mild  soap  may  be 

used.  Avoid products with solvents or ammonia.

Functional Testing

For periodic maintenance functional testing, the detector can either be tested 

using  the  Calibrated  Test  Filter  method,  by  using  the  local  test  switch  on  the 

transmitter receiver unit or remotely using the Remote Test Station.
The Remote Test Station, 

RTS151KEY, can be used with the EB-6500R(S) 

beam smoke detector.  The wiring diagram to connect the EB-6500R(S) to the 

key is displayed on page 2 of this manual.

.

The  EB-6500RS  is  equipped  with  an  integral  sensitivity  test  feature  that 

consists of a calibrated test filter attached to a servomotor inside the detector 

optics.  When a test is initiated using the remote test station or local test switch 

the test filter is moved in the pathway of the light beam.  If the correct level of 

signal reduction is received the detector will enter alarm.  If the proper level of 

signal reduction was not achieved, indicating that the sensitivity of the detector 

is out of tolerance, the detector will enter the fault condition.

Note: 

This test should satisfy most local periodic maintenance and testing 

requirements.

If the detector fails this test, refer to the Test Failure Checks described above.

PAINTING

The outer aesthetic ring may be painted using enamel or acrylic paints either by 

brush or spray.

Note: 

Never paint the flat lens surface of the outer housing.

SENSITIVITY TESTING
NOTES:

1.  Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the smoke detector system 

is undergoing maintenance, and therefore the system will be temporarily 

out  of  service.    Disable  the  zone  or  system  undergoing  maintenance  to 

prevent unwanted alarms.

2.  Before testing the detector, check for the presence of the flashing green 

LED at the receiver, making sure not to disturb or block the beam.  If it does 

not flash and the detector is not in fault or alarm, power has been lost to the 

detector.

Detectors must be tested after installation and following periodic maintenance. 

The sensitivity of the EB-6500R may be tested as follows:
Calibrated Test Filter Method

The sensitivity of the detector can be tested using an opaque material ( such 

as this manual ) to cover the reflector by an amount indicated by the graduated 

scale on the reflector, see Figure 10. 
1.  Verify  the  sensitivity  setting  of  the  detector  in  %  obscuration.    See  the 

Sensitivity Selection section of this manual for sensitivity determination if 

sensitivity is unknown.

2.  Place the blocking material over the reflector, lining it up with the graduated 

marks  that  are  10  less  than  the  detector  setting  in  %  obscuration.    The 

detector should not alarm or fault.  Keep the material in place for a minimum 

of 1 minute.

3.  Place the blocking material over the reflector lining it up with the graduated 

marks that are 10 more than the detector setting in % obscuration.  The 

detector should enter alarm within 1 minute.

4.  The  detector  can  be  reset  with  the  reset  switch  on  the  detector  unit  or 

remote reset.

Figure 10. Reflector Test Card Procedure

LINE UP EDGE OF BLOCKING MATERIAL WITH 

APPROPRIATE OBSCURATION LEVEL

MOVE BLOCKING MATERIAL TO 

DESIRED AMOUNT OF OBSCURATION

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