Model FS24X
™
Fire and Flame Detectors
INSTALLATION GUIDE and OPERATING MANUAL
Fire Sentry Corporation
Document No. 6178-001 - Rev. Q
© Copyright 2011
All Rights Reserved
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1
Product Overview
The Model FS24X
™
Detectors sense the WideBand IR
™
radiant energy of blackbody particulate and molecular
emissions generated by both hydrocarbon and non-
hydrocarbon flames and fires. The WideBand IR spectral
radiant energy wavelengths sensed by the Quad (4) sensors
span from approximately 0.4 to 7.0 microns for the
FS24X
.
The Model FS24X Multi-Spectrum Fire and Flame Detectors
are designed and Factory Mutual approved for use in Class
I
, Div. 1 and 2, Class
II
and Class
III
Hazardous Locations
and ATEX Certified Ex d
II
C (T4
– T6) Flameproof (
Figure 1-
1 & Figure 1-2
).
The FS24X Detectors are available in copper-free Aluminum
or 316 Stainless Steel enclosure. The FS24X Detector
electro-optical electronics module (puck) is enclosed in a
field-replaceable black, hard anodized aluminum puck that
provides superior ruggedness, handling, ease of installation,
and protection against EMI/RFI.
Figure 1-1
FS24X Detector (
110° Field of View
)
Shown with 316 Stainless Steel Housing
FS24X Detector Field Connectors
The field connections feature two (2) connector choices for
the installer:
1. A removable ten (10) pin screw terminal connector
(J2) for hard-wired relay applications.
2. A removable six (6) pin screw terminal connector (J1)
for analog output or RS-485 Digital Communication
applications.
3. An optional video connector, RCA type (J3) is used
when the FS24X Detector is ordered with the built-in
video camera option. (Not Available for
FS24X-9
™
).
The removable connectors provide quicker installation and
allows the Detector enclosure to be installed prior to the
Detector Module (puck).
Figure 1-2
FS24X-9 Detector (
90° Field of View
)
Shown with Copper Free Aluminum Housing