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FIRElink-100 – Installation Manual  

 

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 2010 Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd 

9-5-0-345/ISS4/OCT10 

    

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for FIRElink-100

Page 1: ...FIRElink 100 Air Sampling System INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Ltd All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission in writing of Hochiki Europe UK...

Page 3: ...Programmed Isolate 12 1 8 3 Latching Alarms 12 1 8 4 Latching Faults 12 1 8 5 Cascading Alarms 12 1 9 Device Information Tab 13 1 9 1 Device Type 13 1 9 2 Firmware Version 13 1 9 3 Run time Hours 13 1...

Page 4: ...T RS485 Detector Network 29 4 3 Connecting a FIRElink 100 to an addressable Fire Panel 30 4 4 Connecting to a PC 31 5 Event Log 32 6 Commissioning 34 6 1 Commissioning Checklist 34 7 Maintenance 35 7...

Page 5: ...aking minor adjustments to sensitivity The FIRElink range of detectors has proven its worth many times by detecting difficult to detect slow growth electrical overload incipient fires in difficult env...

Page 6: ...sponsibility for damage or injury occasioned as a result of failing to install or operate the equipment in accordance with these instructions 1 1 Indicators OK Illuminates to show normal operation whe...

Page 7: ...e 7 of 40 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 345 ISS4 OCT10 1 2 Inside the Detector Fan Relay Board Removable Terminal Blocks Filter Detector Address DIP Switch RS232 Serial Port Addressable Programmabl...

Page 8: ...Terminal Block Connections Normally closed FAULT relay contacts Normally open FIRE relay contacts FIRElink APIC addressable bus connections for use in conjunction with interface card see sections 3 1...

Page 9: ...he connected detector s address number if the address is other then the factory default setting of 1 see section Setting the Detector Address on page 28 The programmable functions are all accessed tho...

Page 10: ...probability of nuisance alarms 0 high sensitivity higher probability 8 low sensitivity lower probability The default alarm factor is 4 Note The highest sensitivity setting is suitable for clean enviro...

Page 11: ...etector to initiate FastLearn mode 1 6 7 Auto FastLearn Enable When enabled this function ensures that if the detector is powered off for any reason for maintenance or to be moved to a new area for ex...

Page 12: ...Alarm Actions Tab 1 8 1 Remote Functions Remote Input subgroup These functions have no current use on the FIRElink 100 but are reserved for future expansion purposes 1 8 2 Programmed Isolate When thi...

Page 13: ...n be found in the event log See section 5 Event Log on page 32for further details 1 9 5 Device Text This function has no current use on the FIRElink 100 but is reserved for future expansion purposes 1...

Page 14: ...y is programmable from 30 to 240 seconds The flow level needs to be above the high flow threshold or below the low flow threshold throughout the delay period for a fault to be generated NOTE When sett...

Page 15: ...es 14 Flow Recording 1 minute 10 minutes 15 Flow Recording 2 minutes 20 minutes 16 Flow Recording 5 minutes 50 minutes 17 Flow Recording 10 minutes 100 minutes 18 Flow Recording 20 minutes 200 minutes...

Page 16: ...where a ClassiFire alarm factor other than the default is required for the protected area this will need to be re entered Section 1 6 4 gives details of the ClassiFire alarm factors 1 13 Other Remote...

Page 17: ...up by the fast histogram so that early warning is given Sensitivity The current absolute sensitivity of the detector in percentage obscuration per metre obs m Mean The current mean value of smoke dens...

Page 18: ...window shown at the bottom left updates to show the date and time detector level and alarm level of the relevant period The File menu option in the chart recording window allows the chart recording to...

Page 19: ...ISS4 OCT10 A list will appear of all detector settings files stored on the current drive As a special case if desiring to recall the factory default settings there is a file named default dfs in the...

Page 20: ...the end of the sampling pipe within 120 seconds If the protected area has airflow present the maximum permitted sampling pipe length will be reduced In areas or applications where the airflow rate ex...

Page 21: ...y be expected to travel Do not expect ceiling mounted sampling points to operate satisfactorily if air flow from air conditioning systems keeps the cool smoke from an incipient fire reaching from reac...

Page 22: ...headed Hole sensitivity obs m shows the predicted sensitivity for each hole For the installation to comply with EN54 20 each sampling hole must be no less sensitive than 0 62 obs m The calculation can...

Page 23: ...in programmable functions to make the system non compliant If functions are changed it is recommended that the system is retested if continuing compliance is in any doubt The results should be verifie...

Page 24: ...sampling holes Sampling holes should be free from burrs and swarf All signal cables must be screened and must be of a suitable type The specific type of cable will normally depend upon the local fire...

Page 25: ...ly held when the cable gland is fully tightened Remove the detector cover by unfastening the four screws at the front of the unit and detach the power supply terminal block This is at the top left wit...

Page 26: ...ation Once the power and signal connections are made slide the detector body up into the docking station and fasten it into position using the M4 pan head screws provided Slot the power and signal ter...

Page 27: ...FIRElink 100 Installation Manual Page 27 of 40 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 345 ISS4 OCT10 Dock Fixing Screws Cover Fixing Screws x6...

Page 28: ...are likely to be used 4 1 Setting the Detector Address In order to identify itself to the PC Command Module or fire panel each detector needs to have a unique address ranging from 1 to 127 The detect...

Page 29: ...connections together and to solder or crimp a single wire or connecting ferrule to each wire pair so that they are easier to fit into the screw terminals If this is done it is recommended that bare w...

Page 30: ...CB using the supplied screws as shown below FIRElink APIC Mounting Studs x 4 FIRElink APIC Address Switches x 2 FIRElink APIC Interface Connection The connections to the Fire Panel are made using the...

Page 31: ...ls may not support all the available alarm levels and fault reporting is usually a general fault with no detailed fault information Please consult the specific FIRElink APIC protocol documentation for...

Page 32: ...he detector stores an internal log of the last 200 events and this can either be viewed on a PC screen or downloaded to disk by use of the remote control software When the event log is full 200 events...

Page 33: ...ame Print prints the event log to a connected printer Filter clicking on this option displays the following screen This allows the user to limit the information printed or viewed on the PC screen For...

Page 34: ...detector visually check all cabling to ensure correct connection If wire identification is not immediately clear for example by use of different coloured wires or wire identification sleeves an electr...

Page 35: ...slot It is recommended that dust separators be changed at an interval of not more than 3 years After replacing the filter the detector must be put into FastLearn mode see section 3 7 to reset the fil...

Page 36: ...the fault will be indicated in the Status column Scan Reads in the status of all connected detectors Read Button This brings up a display of the detector output and flow rate which updates in real ti...

Page 37: ...ctor has either had a 24 hour learning period or that it has been placed in demonstration mode 8 3 Low Mean Output Check that the filter does not require changing see section 1 12 3 and that the air p...

Page 38: ...ipe giving the error is not blocked Check that the low flow fault threshold is not set too high see section 1 11 3 8 5 2 High Flow Error Messages Check that the pipe is pushed home into the inlet and...

Page 39: ...ing parameters of the detector temperature 10 to 60 C humidity 0 90 non condensing DON T Forget to set the appropriate ClassiFire alarm factor for the area to be detected Forget to set the Detector Ad...

Page 40: ...mass detection Particle Sensitivity Range 0 0003 m to 10 m Current Consumption 400mA 24Vd c Relay Contact Rating 500mA 30Vd c Maximum Sampling Pipe Length 100 metres total see section 2 Design Limita...

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