RSR-100 Remote Sensitivity Meter
Operating Instructions
General Description
The RSR-100 remote sensitivity meter is a tool to measure
the sensitivity of SD-100 Series smoke detectors. This
battery-powered device is equipped with an infrared optical
interface for reading data automatically sent by the smoke
detector every 5 seconds. The SD-100 decodes the
sensitivity and status data, and displays the information on
its LCD display.
The RSR-100 may be used either as a hand-held device, or
with a standard threaded extension pole.
IMPORTANT:
Use of the RSR-100 is designed to “...assure
that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked
sensitivity range...” per NFPA 72. The RSR-100 CANNOT,
however, initiate a detector/sensor alarm. Sensitivity testing
shall not be used as a substitute for alarm testing.
RSR-100 Operation
1. Turn the RSR-100 on by pressing and holding the button
for approximately 2 seconds until the meter sounds and
the LCD displays the word “READY”. The “READY” status
indicates that the RSR-100 is ready for accepting data
from the SD-100 Series smoke detector.
2. Place the remote sensitivity meter over the IR LED on the
smoke detector being tested, which is close to the words
“DO NOT PAINT”. (See Figure 1), Position the meter
either vertically or at an angle (see Figure 2).
3. Hold the remote sensitivity meter in this position up to 10
seconds until the meter sounds and the meter’s red LED
illuminate.
4. The LED and sounder indicate a valid reading is received.
The Meter reading and stats for the detector will be
automatically displayed on the reader (See Table 1). The
Meter will continue to display this information for up to 8
minutes or until the meter is reset.
NOTE:
No further readings may be taken until the reader
is reset.
5. To measure the sensitivity of the next detector, reset the
meter by momentarily pressing the button. The LCD will
again display the word “READY”. Repeat step 2, 3 and 4,
as necessary.
6. When finished, turn off the reader by pressing and holding
the button for approximately 2 seconds until the reader
sounds and LCD turns off.
Figure 1: Meter location on
SD-100 Series Detector
