System Sensor 8100A FAAST Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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SS-400-012 2 I56-3749-006

INTRODUCTION

SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual is intended as a guide for technicians to install, set up and pro-
vide preliminary system checks for the FAAST (Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing
Technology) aspirating smoke detection system. Before installing, please read
the Comprehensive Instruction Manual for the FAAST aspiration detection sys-
tem (available on PipeIQ CD or at SystemSensor.com/faast), which provides
detailed information on pipe design and system configuration.

WARNING

The performance of the system depends on the designed pipe network for
the site. Any alteration to the pipe network will alter the performance of the
system and must be verified by a technician. The PipeIQ® design tool can
be used to verify the suitability of any pipe network design and subsequent
alterations. The PipeIQ software program is available from your distributor or
can be downloaded from systemsensor.com/faast.

DESCRIPTION

The 8100A FAAST aspirating smoke detection system is an advanced particu-
late detection system for use in early warning and very early warning applica-
tions.

The system continuously draws air from the controlled environment (up to
8,000 sq. ft.) through a series of sampling holes to monitor the environment
for smoke particulate.

FAAST system conditions are displayed at the user interface and at a fire alarm
control panel via relays. System conditions can also be displayed remotely in
two ways through the network interface: integrated Web server or PipeIQ soft-
ware. The display provides a clear indication of the system status, particulate
levels, alarm levels, air flow and faults. Additionally, e-mail notification can be
sent upon status changes. These can all be discerned by monitoring the user
interface at either the local or remote display.

FEATURES

• Advanced detection using blue LED and IR laser technology

• Monitors up to 8,000 sq. ft. (dependant on local code and ordinances)

• Wide sensitivity range of 0.00046% to 6.25% ft./obsc

• Programmable alarm thresholds and delays

• Eight sets of relay contacts

• Advanced dust discrimination for reduced false alarms

• Air filtration

• Particle separation for increased filter life

• Electronic filter life monitoring

• Ultrasonic air flow sensing

• Field service access door

• Easy access filter maintenance door

• Event, service and trend logs

• Pipe modeling software

• Acclimate™ mode operation for auto-adjustment of sensitivity

• Remote monitoring via Ethernet/IP

• Remote reset/dry contact input

• Multi-lingual support
• E-mail notification of alarm, fault or isolate conditions

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH UNIT

•  FAAST unit
•  Mounting bracket
•  Mounting nuts (2) and washers (2)
•  3-pin Terminal block (9)
•  4-pin Terminal block (1)
•  47 K-ohm EOL Resistor
•  Installation and Maintenance Instructions
•  PipeIQ software, comprehensive instruction manual, and advanced

networking white paper may be downloaded at systemsensor.com/faast

INSTALLATION

This equipment must be installed in accordance with all local and national
codes and regulations.

PIPE INSTALLATION

The pipe layout is designed using the PipeIQ software package. Refer to the
Comprehensive Instruction Manual that comes with the PipeIQ software pack-
age to design the pipe network. All pipe must be installed in accordance with
local and national codes and regulations. The pipe network should be com-
plete before proceeding with the physical and electrical system installation.

PHYSICAL UNIT INSTALLATION

WARNING

Make sure that there are no pipes or electrical wires within the wall before
drilling any mounting holes.

Securing the Mounting Bracket

The typical mounting location for the FAAST unit is on a wall. The unit is
mounted to the wall using the enclosed mounting plate. Figure 1 shows the
wall mounting plate. For easier access to the FAAST unit, it is preferred to
position the mounting plate in an easily accessible location.

1. Place the mounting bracket on the wall in the desired location and use it as

a template to locate the necessary mounting holes.

2. Mark the hole locations and remove the bracket. It is recommended to

secure the bracket using the 4 outer mounting holes.

3. Using a drill and the proper size bit for your mounting hardware, drill the

necessary holes.

4. Use appropriate fasteners to accommodate the mounting surface and

FAAST device weight.

5. Secure the bracket to the wall.

Mounting Clip

4.770"

12.116 cm