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Features 

 

Photoelectric transmitter and receiver are 
combined in a single, compact housing: 

 

An infrared beam is reflected from a matching prism 
with the reflected light analyzed by an on-board 
microprocessor providing area smoke detection 

 

Two models are available: 
– Model 50RU is for 15 ft to 160 ft (5 m to 50 m) 
– Model 100RU is for 160 ft to 330 ft (50 m to 100 m) 

 

Each model includes the matching prism reflector(s),  
a wall mounting bracket, and a calibrated test filter 

 

UL listed to Standard 268 

Microprocessor controlled operation includes: 

 

Easy setup and alignment  with three selectable alarm 
thresholds of 25%, 35%, or 50% beam obscuration (can 
be mounted horizontally or vertically) 

 

Operation at either 12 VDC or 24 VDC  

 

Alarm latching or alarm auto-reset 

 

Automatic gain control 

 

Separate alarm and trouble contacts 

Applications: 

 

Open areas where ceiling height exceed 25ft (7.6 m) 
(warehouses, hotel atriums, industrial plants, and school 
gymnasiums) 

 

Public areas where cosmetics are of prime importance 
and detector heads need to be small and unobtrusive 
(shopping malls, libraries, theaters, and churches) 

Benefits: 

 

Reduces installation costs where 6 or more spot 
detectors are required in a single area 

 

Optional remote test station mounts at ground level and 
reduces service time by testing without site disruption 

Optional Accessories:  

 

Surface mount matching backbox 

 

Extended alignment bracket 

 

Remote Test Station 

Description 

 

Single Unit Design.

 A single unit houses both an 

infrared transmitter and receiver. The transmitter signal is 
reflected by a matching prism back to the receiver where 
the internal microprocessor analyzes it for the presence of 
smoke. An alarm condition is determined when the 
selected sensitivity level is reached. 

Mounting.

 Detectors are mounted with the beam 

projecting between 1 ft (305 mm) and 2 ft (610 mm) 
below, and parallel to the ceiling. Lateral detection may 
be up to 30 ft (9.144 m) on either side of the beam, 
providing a maximum total coverage area of up to 
19,800 ft

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 (60 ft x 330 ft or 18.288 m x 100 m).

     

 

50RU/100RU Reflective Beam Detector (shown without 

wall mount bracket) and LLC Remote Test Station 

 

Description (Continued) 

 

Application Note.

 Reflective beam smoke detectors may 

not be suitable for areas with highly reflective surfaces. 
Separate transmitter/receiver models may be required. 

Engineering Specification 

 

The projected beam type smoke detector shall be a 4-wire 
12/24 VDC device to be used with a UL Listed separately 
supplied 4-wire control panel. Unit shall be listed to 
UL 268 and shall consist of an integrated transmitter and 
receiver. The detector shall operate between a range of 
15 ft to 330 ft (5 m to 100 m). The temperature range of 
the beam shall be -4° F to 131° F (-20° C to +55° C) 
[UL 268 listed temperature range is 32° F to 100° F (0° C 
to 38° C)]. The beam detector shall feature automatic gain 
control which will compensate for gradual signal 
deterioration from dirt accumulation on the lenses. The 
unit shall include a wall mounting bracket. Testing shall 
be carried out by using a calibrated obscuration test filter. 
The Reflective beam type smoke detector shall be a Fire 
Fighting Enterprises 50RU (160 ft/50 m) or 100RU 
(330 ft/100 m).  

Beam Detector Spacing 

 

On smooth ceilings, up to 60 ft  (18.288 m) between 
reflective beams and not more than one-half the spacing 
between a reflective beam and a sidewall. Other spacing 
may be used depending on ceiling height, airflow 
characteristics, and response requirements.  

Refer to NFPA 72 and Installation Instructions supplied 
with unit for further information. 

*  Listings are by Fire Fighting Enterprises. Refer to CSFM 7260-1508:102; and MEA 70-02-E. 

This product was not approved by FM as of document revision date. 

 

Non-Addressable Initiating Peripherals 

UL, ULC, CSFM Listed;

 

 

Reflective Beam Smoke Detectors 

 

MEA (NYC) Acceptance*

 

Fire Fighting Enterprises Models 50RU and 100RU 

 

 

 

S4098-0040-2  12/2011

 

 

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