FDF241-9Flame detector
Technical Manual
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Building Technologies
2018-06-28
Control Products and Systems
Page 1: ...FDF241 9 Flame detector Technical Manual 007011_m_en_ Building Technologies 2018 06 28 Control Products and Systems ...
Page 2: ...communication thereof to others without express authorization are prohibited Offenders will be held liable for payment of damages All rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design patent are reserved Issued by Siemens Switzerland Ltd Building Technologies Division International Headquarters Theilerstrasse 1a CH 6300 Zug Tel 41 58 724 2424 www siemens com buildingtechn...
Page 3: ...rator 22 3 3 2 Selftest 22 3 3 3 Messages to the control panel 23 3 4 Accessories 24 3 4 1 Mounting bracket MV1 24 3 4 2 Ball and socket joint MWV1 24 3 4 3 Rain hood DFZ1190 24 3 4 4 Rain hood FDFZ241 25 3 4 5 LE3 Test lamp 25 3 4 6 M20 x 1 5 metal cable gland 25 3 4 7 Micro terminal DBZ1190 AA 26 3 4 8 Connection terminal DBZ1190 AB 26 4 Planning 27 4 1 Establish flame detector arrangement 27 4 ...
Page 4: ...shielded cables 46 5 3 2 2 Use of shielded cables 47 6 Commissioning 49 6 1 Commissioning an addressed detector line 49 6 1 1 Install flame detector on base for flame detector 49 6 1 2 Set parameter set 51 6 1 3 Run performance check 51 6 2 Commissioning on a collective detector line 52 6 2 1 Set parameter set 52 6 2 2 Install flame detector on base for flame detector 53 6 2 3 Run performance chec...
Page 5: ...uired for installation Only an expert is permitted to carry out installation work Incorrect installation can take safety devices out of operation unbeknown to a layperson Goal and purpose This document contains all necessary information on the flame detector FDF241 9 Following the instructions consistently will ensure that the product can be used safely and without any problems ...
Page 6: ...of installation Is responsible for troubleshooting Has obtained suitable specialist training for the function and for the products Has attended the training courses for Product Engineer Installation personnel Assembles and installs the product components at the place of installation Carries out a function check following installation Has received specialist training in the area of building install...
Page 7: ...t least two operation sequences Version option or detailed information for a behavior instruction Intermediate result of a behavior instruction End result of a behavior instruction Numbered lists and behavior instructions with an operation sequence X Reference to a page number Text Quotation reproduced identically Key Identification of keys Relation sign and for identification between steps in a s...
Page 8: ...ist of compatibility for Cerberus PRO product line A6V10299652 Commissioning Flame detector FDF241 9 A6V10882301 List of compatibility for FC360 product line A6V10882455 Installation Rain hood FDFZ241 1 2 Download center You can download various types of documents such as data sheets installation instructions and license texts via the following Internet address https siemens com bt download l Ente...
Page 9: ...ction adapted 0 5 2 5 mm2 Data sheet updated in Applicable documents chapter Intended use moved to Safety chapter k 2016 06 24 Complete revision of the document with adaptation to current editorial guidelines Flame detector FDF221 9 removed from the document Rain hood FDFZ241 updated j 04 2010 Reference documents adapted revision history redefined and standardized i 10 2009 Editorial adjustments m...
Page 10: ...lowing elements Symbol for danger Signal word Nature and origin of the danger Consequences if the danger occurs Measures or prohibitions for danger avoidance Symbol for danger This is the symbol for danger It warns of risks of injury Follow all measures identified by this symbol to avoid injury or death Additional danger symbols These symbols indicate general dangers the type of danger or possible...
Page 11: ... situation which could result in slight to moderately serious injury if you do not avoid this situation NOTICE NOTICE identifies a possibly harmful situation or possible damage to property that may result from non observance NOTICE does not relate to possible bodily injury How risk of injury is presented Information about the risk of injury is shown as follows WARNING Nature and origin of the dang...
Page 12: ...nce and supervision of a qualified electrician in accordance with the electrotechnical regulations Wherever possible disconnect products from the power supply when carrying out commissioning maintenance or repair work on them Lock volt free areas to prevent them being switched back on again by mistake Label the connection terminals with external voltage using a DANGER External voltage sign Route m...
Page 13: ... for activation this is generally the potential of the building installation Only check controls up to the interface relay with blocking option Make sure that only the controls to be tested are activated Inform people before testing the alarm devices and allow for possible panic responses Inform people about any noise or mist which may be produced Before testing the remote transmission inform the ...
Page 14: ...ndards and directives complied with A list of the standards and directives complied with is available from your Siemens contact 2 5 Release Notes Limitations to the configuration or use of devices in a fire detection installation with a particular firmware version are possible WARNING Limited or non existent fire detection Personal injury and damage to property in the event of a fire Read the Rele...
Page 15: ...with smoke for example fires of Wood Synthetic material Gas Oil based products Inorganic materials such as Hydrogen Phosphorus Sodium Magnesium Sulfur However if inorganic materials are burning in a fire with organic materials e g packaging material the flame detector can detect the fire The flame detector can be operated on both an FDnet C NET detector line and a collective detector line A mounti...
Page 16: ...sors and one silicon photo diode Compatibility FDnet C NET and collective detector lines for details see List of compatibility Typical application Indoor and outdoor areas Industrial storage rooms Hangars Arc welding sites Power plants Print shops Atriums Wood storage Tunnels Transformer rooms Engine test beds Limitations No detection of UV radiation No detection of inorganic material fires 3 1 2 ...
Page 17: ...18 06 28 3 2 Setup The flame detector consists of the base for flame detector 1 and the flame detector itself 2 Figure 1 Base for flame detector and flame detector 1 Base for flame detector 2 Flame detector The components of the flame detector are described in the following sections 1 2 ...
Page 18: ...ket strip 2 for connecting to the detector line The bridging connector 5 simulates the flame detector if not connected to the base This prevents the detector line from being interrupted Figure 2 Base for flame detector 1 Six openings for cable entry 4 Connection for connection cable to flame detector 2 Socket strip 5 Bridging connector 3 Auxiliary terminal 1 2 5 ...
Page 19: ...ronic components and sensory Flame detector FDF241 9 has three sensors A B C The alarm indicator 2 displays an alarm Figure 3 Front of flame detector with enlarged view of sensors 1 Four screws for mounting A Sensor A 2 Alarm indicator B Sensor B C Sensor C More information on the sensors can be found in the Function 21 chapter 1 FDF241 9 B 2 C A ...
Page 20: ...cover can be opened to set the parameter set Figure 4 Rear of flame detector 1 Four screws for mounting 3 Swiveling cover 2 Connection for connection cable to base for flame detector 4 Screw for fixing swiveling cover Connection cable The electrical connection between the base for flame detector and flame detector is made using the pluggable connection cable Figure 5 Connection cable See also 2 Fu...
Page 21: ...jects 3 in the range between 5 1 and 6 0 µm B channel Sensor C is a silicon photo diode and measures solar radiation 2 in the range between 0 7 and 1 1 µm C channel The infrared radiation of the sun hot objects and organic material fires has different spectra Thanks to these characteristics and the three sensors flame detector FDF241 9 can use ASAtechnology to distinguish between deceptive phenome...
Page 22: ...ctronic switches which isolate the defective part in case of a short circuit on the detector line The rest of the detector line remains serviceable On a loop line all FDnet C NET devices remain fully functional after a single short circuit 3 3 2 Selftest Flame detector FDF241 9 regularly carries out a selftest If a fault is detected it transmits a message to the control panel See also 2 Messages t...
Page 23: ...the flame detector Incorrect parameter A parameter set which is not available has been set Fire detection is no longer ensured Select the correct parameter set Collective operation Message Meaning Measures Alarm danger level The flame detector has detected a fire and transmits an alarm to the control panel Fault The parameters for the flame detector are set incorrectly OR The flame detector is def...
Page 24: ...number BPZ 3950450001 3 4 2 Ball and socket joint MWV1 For fixing flame detector at the angle and in the direction required For accurately aligning the flame detector to an area Compatible with Flame detector FDF241 9 Order number BPZ 3674840001 3 4 3 Rain hood DFZ1190 Rain hood made of metal For protecting the flame detector during outdoor applications Compatible with Flame detector FDF241 9 Orde...
Page 25: ...ing flame detectors Compatible with Flame detector FDF241 9 You will find more information in document 000257 Order number BPZ 3669510001 3 4 6 M20 x 1 5 metal cable gland For introducing a cable into a housing For cable diameters of 3 5 5 5 mm Temperature range 40 100 C Allows for increased IP protection Compatible with M20 x 1 5 metal counter nut Housing FDMH231 S R Housing FDMH292 x Housing FDM...
Page 26: ...ctor heating units sounder base external alarm indicators etc For conductor cross sections of 0 28 0 5 mm2 4 pin Order number BPZ 4677080001 3 4 8 Connection terminal DBZ1190 AB Auxiliary terminal for connecting cables For T branches of additional cabling e g for cable shielding detector heating units sounder base external alarm indicators etc For conductor cross sections of 0 5 2 5 mm 3 poles Ord...
Page 27: ... 4 1 Establish flame detector arrangement Select the flame detector quantity arrangement and alignment such that the area is equally monitored The monitoring area of a flame detector is shaped like a rotationally symmetrical taper with an opening angle of 90 Figure 7 Monitoring area of flame detector In a typical application the flame detector is fitted at an angle of 45 to the wall in one of the ...
Page 28: ... Direct irradiation Indirect irradiation from reflections on walls equipment etc Direct irradiation is many times higher than indirect irradiation The flame detector should therefore be positioned such that it has as direct a line of sight as possible to the entire monitoring area Glass and synthetic materials reduce infrared radiation so much that perfect detection is no longer possible Avoid gla...
Page 29: ...ent In other words some of the monitoring areas of the individual flame detectors should overlap Install the detectors such that they are opposite one another If you are using four flame detectors in one room fit one detector in each corner of the room Figure 8 Arrangement of four flame detectors If you are using two detectors in one room install one detector in each of the opposite corners of the...
Page 30: ...ding Moving parts between the flame detector and a hot object such as air hoses from the exhaust system in the motor test bed Light from halogen lamps without protective glass To prevent a false alarm use an appropriate parameter set or use masks to hide the deceptive phenomenon See also 2 Mask deceptive phenomena 35 2 Determine parameter set 36 4 1 4 Examples of application The flame detectors ar...
Page 31: ... flame detector and area being monitored Mounting height h corresponds to the cube s side length and is the flame detector s maximum mounting height The area is only split into cubes as a basis for planning The cube does not correspond to the monitoring area See also in this connection chapter Establish flame detector arrangement 27 You will find information on how to calculate detection distance ...
Page 32: ... size wanted F Correction coefficient for fuel The correction coefficients for calculating the detection distance are described in the following sections The detection distance is reduced by up to 15 by films of oil or water on the flame detector s protective glass Correction coefficient S for detector sensitivity The table below shows the correction coefficients for detector sensitivity Only sele...
Page 33: ...orrection coefficients for directional sensitivity 1 Correction coefficient K 3 Directional sensitivity 2 Vision angle Example The correction coefficient for a vision angle of 34 is 0 9 Correction coefficient F for fuel Fuel also affects the detector s detection distance The table below shows the correction coefficients for various fuels Fuel Correction coefficient F Acetone 1 5 Diesel heating oil...
Page 34: ...c fire size 0 25 m2 K Correction coefficient for directional sensitivity 1 F Correction coefficient for fuel 1 5 The maximum detection distance is 21 m 4 2 2 Calculate mounting height In order to calculate the maximum mounting height h you need to know detection distance d Formula for calculating maximum mounting height h h Mounting height d Detection distance Example of how to calculate the maxim...
Page 35: ...wo ways of using masks Use masks to limit the vision angle of the flame detector such that the detector does not detect the deceptive phenomenon Secure the masks around the deceptive phenomenon so that the detector does not detect the deceptive phenomenon 1 Mask 2 Deceptive phenomenon The masks must be made from non reflecting material which is impervious to infrared Example Aluminum sheet 1 mm th...
Page 36: ...are split into three classes depending on the distance from which they can detect standard fires Class of detectors Detector sensitivity Detection distance 1 High 25 m 2 Normal 17 m 3 Normal 12 m Table 1 Sub division into classes of detectors according to EN 54 10 Integration time The integration time determines how long the detector analyzes the signal for before deciding whether an alarm should ...
Page 37: ... Foundry hardening shop electric arc welding site open ferry boat Universal 02 This parameter set is suited to rooms where a normal fire growth can be expected Examples Battery room machine room on ships transformer station Universal fast 03 This parameter set is suited to rooms where a rapid fire growth can be expected and there is a high danger to life Example Warehouse for chemicals Sensitive 0...
Page 38: ...Technologies 007011_m_en_ Fire Safety 2018 06 28 Motor test bed 07 This parameter set is suited to motor test beds Download 1 14 and download 2 15 These application specific parameter sets can be downloaded locally and depend on the control panel used ...
Page 39: ...etector over to collective operation When supplied the flame detector is set for operation on an FDnet C NET detector line When operating a collective detector line the control panel normally automatically switches the flame detector to collective operation Some collective control panels do not however automatically switch from FDnet C NET operation to collective operation In these cases you must ...
Page 40: ... on the flame detector 4 Wait around 15 seconds and then remove the connection cable and source of DC voltage a The flame detector is switched over to collective operation and can be connected to a collective detector line Figure 14 Connection diagram for the source of DC voltage Figure 15 Switching flame detector over to collective operation 1 Connection cable 3 Connection for connection cable 2 ...
Page 41: ...orrosive environments 1 If necessary mount the mounting bracket ball and socket joint or a rain hood according to local conditions You will find information about these accessories in the chapter Accessories 24 2 Break open the plastic parts in the base for flame detector at the openings you require for cable entry 1 3 If necessary screw the M20 x 1 5 metal cable gland into the openings 4 Use four...
Page 42: ...66 Building Technologies 007011_m_en_ Fire Safety 2018 06 28 Figure 16 Mounting of base for flame detector 1 Six openings for cable entry 2 Four screws for installing the base for flame detector Figure 17 Openings for installing base for flame detector 1 2 ...
Page 43: ...e function is impaired Use the M20 x 1 5 metal cable gland in damp and or corrosive environments Note the positive and negative poles Only connect one wire per terminal This is the only way to ensure the connection is failure free for the entire service life of the device Wherever possible use twisted unshielded cables Shielded cables are only required in special cases such as strong high frequenc...
Page 44: ...icator according to the collective connection diagram may be migrated to the FDnet C NET without any changes Note document 001508 for installation calculation of the capacity layer 5 3 1 1 Use of unshielded cables The connection is established from base to base using twisted or non twisted wire pairs Figure 18 Connection diagram for addressed detector line with and without external alarm indicator...
Page 45: ...rol panel 3 Auxiliary terminals DBZ1190 xx 2 Detector 4 External alarm indicator Variant A 1 Connect the positive pole of the external alarm indicator to the positive pole for the external alarm indicator on the detector 2 Connect the negative pole of the external alarm indicator to the negative pole for the external alarm indicator on the detector 3 Connect the shielding of the connection cable b...
Page 46: ...ding of the detector line with the shielding of the connection cable to the external alarm indicator with an auxiliary terminal DBZ1190 xx 5 3 2 Connection to a collective detector line Connect a control panel specific end of line to the end of the collective detector line 5 3 2 1 Use of unshielded cables The connection is established from base to base using twisted or non twisted wire pairs Figur...
Page 47: ...ected to the positive pole of every other detector B The external alarm indicator need not be connected to the negative pole of every other detector C 5 3 2 2 Use of shielded cables The detector line shielding must be connected through in the detector base with auxiliary terminals DBZ1190 xx There are two ways of connecting external alarm indicators Figure 21 Connection diagram for collective dete...
Page 48: ...ctor on the detector side to the positive pole for the external alarm indicator via an auxiliary terminal DBZ1190 xx Variant B 1 Connect the positive pole of the external alarm indicator to the positive pole for the external alarm indicator on the detector 2 Leave the negative pole for the external alarm indicator on the detector unoccupied 3 Connect the negative pole of the external alarm indicat...
Page 49: ...lame detector on base for flame detector 49 2 Set parameter set 51 3 Run performance check 51 You will find information on the individual steps in the specified chapters 6 1 1 Install flame detector on base for flame detector WARNING Danger of falling Bodily injury When installing use a secured ladder or work platform WARNING Falling flame detector Bodily injury Never leave the flame detector hang...
Page 50: ...tor line 6 50 66 Building Technologies 007011_m_en_ Fire Safety 2018 06 28 Figure 22 Mounting of flame detector on base for flame detector 1 Four screws for mounting 3 Bridging connector 2 Connection cable 4 Connection for connection cable 1 2 4 3 ...
Page 51: ... the parameter sets and associated numbers No Parameter set 01 Robust 02 Universal 03 Universal fast 04 Sensitive 05 Sensitive fast 06 Rapid 07 Motor test bed 14 Download 1 15 Download 2 Table 3 Parameter sets for FDF241 9 The procedure for setting the parameter set via the control panel is described in the control panel documentation See also 2 Determine parameter set 36 6 1 3 Run performance che...
Page 52: ... 2 1 Set parameter set For collective operation the parameter set is set via the DIP switches in the flame detector Procedure w The parameter set is determined according to the details provided in the Planning 27 chapter 1 Loosen screw 3 on rear of flame detector 2 Open swiveling cover 1 3 Use DIP switches 2 to set the parameter set you want see table below 4 Close swiveling cover 1 and fix with s...
Page 53: ...et no 01 See also 2 Determine parameter set 36 2 Planning 27 6 2 2 Install flame detector on base for flame detector WARNING Danger of falling Bodily injury When installing use a secured ladder or work platform WARNING Falling flame detector Bodily injury Never leave the flame detector hanging with the connection cable connected to the base for flame detector OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF...
Page 54: ...r 3 Use four screws 1 to secure the flame detector to the base for flame detector a The flame detector is fitted Figure 24 Mounting of flame detector on base for flame detector 1 Four screws for mounting 3 Bridging connector 2 Connection cable 4 Connection for connection cable 6 2 3 Run performance check Use test lamp LE3 or a test fire to check the function of the flame detector The procedure con...
Page 55: ...k the flame detector Note the information in document 000257 The maximum distance between test lamp and flame detector depends on the set parameter set see table below a The flame detector activates an alarm within 20 seconds a The alarm indicator on the flame detector flashes 3 On the control panel switch the remote transmission of alarms back on a The flame detector is ready You will find more d...
Page 56: ...mation in document 009977 a The flame detector activates an alarm within 20 seconds a The alarm indicator on the flame detector flashes 3 On the control panel switch the remote transmission of alarms back on a The flame detector is ready You will find more detailed information in the fire detection system documentation If the flame detector does not activate an alarm follow the actions described i...
Page 57: ... during the performance check Remedy l Ensure that the flame detector is registered on the control panel If the problem persists l Ensure that the protective glass on the flame detector is clean and the sensors are clearly visible Clean the protective glass if this is not the case If the problem persists l Replace the flame detector See also 2 Cleaning 56 ...
Page 58: ...m current connection factor 3 Quiescent current connection factor 3 Address connection factor 1 Separator connector factor 1 Protocol FDnet C NET Compatibility See List of compatibility Collective detector line Operating voltage DC 14 28 V Operating current quiescent 0 5 mA Making current Max 0 75 mA Connection factor 5 Alarm voltage at alarm current 1 15 mA DC 5 10 V 35 mA DC 18 22 V 50 mA DC 26 ...
Page 59: ...sed Max 0 5 ZC max External alarm indicators Number of external alarm indicators that can be connected 2 Voltage DC 6 17 V Current 9 15 mA Length of line Max 30 m with unshielded cables recommended or if the shielding on the detector is connected to the positive pole for the external alarm indicator Max 5 m if the shielding is connected to earth Flashing interval times on FDnet C NET detector line...
Page 60: ...idity 95 rel Protection category IEC 60529 IP67 Electromagnetic compatibility 1 MHz 1 GHz 50 V m 1 GHz 2 GHz 30 V m Mechanical data Dimensions L x W x H 135 x 135 x 77 mm Weight Base for flame detector 0 25 kg Flame detector 0 5 kg Material Base for flame detector ABS PC Blend Flame detector Aluminum casting Color RAL 9010 pure white Standards European standards EN 54 10 EN 54 17 ...
Page 61: ...Building Technologies 007011_m_en_ Fire Safety 2018 06 28 8 2 Dimensions Base for flame detector FDB291 Base for flame detector FDB291 with flame detector FDF241 9 Mounting bracket MV1 108 135 1 5 3 5 4 5 135 45 77 M20 x 1 5 120 120 136 ...
Page 62: ...Specifications Dimensions 8 62 66 Building Technologies 007011_m_en_ Fire Safety 2018 06 28 Ball and socket joint MWV1 Rain hood DFZ1190 Rain hood FDFZ241 120 118 164 95 165 150 130 125 5 121 255 197 ...
Page 63: ...sures have been undertaken Use of reusable materials Use of halogen free plastics Electronic parts and synthetic materials can be separated Larger plastic parts are labeled according to ISO 11469 and ISO 1043 The plastics can be separated and recycled on this basis The device is considered an electronic device for disposal in accordance with the European Guidelines and may not be disposed of as do...
Page 64: ...shielding 44 Collective detector line with shielding 47 Collective detector line without shielding 46 Correction coefficient 32 Detector sensitivity 32 Directional sensitivity 33 Fuel 33 Vision angle 33 D Danger level 23 Deceptive phenomenon 21 30 32 35 36 Arc welding 30 Halogen lamp 30 Hot objects 30 Solar radiation 30 Detection distance 31 32 34 Formula 32 Detector sensitivity 32 36 Correction c...
Page 65: ...toring area 27 28 Monitoring redundancy 29 Mounting 39 Base for flame detector 41 Flame detector 49 54 Mounting bracket 15 24 41 Mounting height 31 34 Formula 34 Mounting site 31 O Order number 16 P Parameter set 36 37 51 52 FDF241 9 37 Set 51 52 Performance check 55 Pyroelectric sensor 21 R Rain hood 15 24 41 Recycling 63 Repair 57 Resistance to deceptive phenomena 36 37 S Selftest 22 Sensor 16 1...
Page 66: ...onal Headquarters Theilerstrasse 1a CH 6300 Zug 41 58 724 2424 www siemens com buildingtechnologies Siemens Switzerland Ltd 2003 Technical specifications and availability subject to change without notice Document ID 007011_m_en_ Manual FD20 FD720 Edition 2018 06 28 Register 3 ...
