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INSTALLATION  AND  MAINTENANCE  INSTRUCTIONS

BEAM1224A, BEAM1224SA

Single-ended Reflected Type Projected 

Beam Smoke Detector

D400-73-00 

I56-2541-00R

Specifications
General

Range: 

16 to 230 Feet (5 to 70m)

     

230 to 328 Feet (70 to 100m) using optional accessory BEAMLRK

Sensitivity: 

25% to 50% Total Obscuration in 6 levels

     

Level 1 = 25%

     

Level 2 = 30%

     

Level 3 = 40%

     

Level 4 = 50%

     

Level 5 = 30% to 50% (Acclimate)

     

Level 6 = 40% to 50% (Acclimate)

Spacing: 

30 to 60 Feet (9.1 to 18.3 m)

Response Time: 

Alarm:  20 seconds typical

     

Trouble: 30 seconds typical

Trouble Conditions: 

Beam Blockage (96% or More Obscuration)

     

Improper Initial Alignment

     

Self-compensation limit reached (service needed)

     

In Alignment mode

Test/Reset Features: 

Integral Sensitivity Test Filter (BEAM1224SA only)

     

Sensitivity Filter (Incremental scale on reflector)

     

Local Alarm Test Switch

     

Local Alarm Reset Switch

     

Remote Test and Reset Switch Capability 

     

(compatible with RTS451/RTS451KEYA)

Indicators: 

Alarm:   

 

Remote Output, Local LED (red)

     

Trouble:  

Remote Output, Local LED (yellow)

     

 

 

 

Blink Pattern Indicates Trouble Diagnostics

     

Normal Operation: 

Local LED (flashing green once every 5 sec)

     

Alignment Aids:  Optical Gunsight (coarse adjustment)

     

 

 

 

00 to 99 Digital Display (fine adjustment)

     

Relays:   

 

Alarm; Trouble

     

Sensitivity: 

 

Digital Display Readout in Percent Obscuration

Environmental

Temperature: 

–22°F to 131°F (–30°C to 55°C)

     

Note: For applications below 32°F (0°C), see Special Applications section of this manual

Humidity: 

10% to 93% RH Noncondensing

Mechanical

Shipping Weight: 

Complete unit:   

3.9 lbs. (1.77 kg)

Shipping Size: 

15″ × 10.5″ × 6.5″ (381 mm × 267 mm × 165 mm)

Mounting: 

Wall only without optional accessories

Wiring: 

Plug-in Terminal Blocks (12 to 22AWG)

Adjustment Angle: 

±10° Horizontal and Vertical

Paintable Trim Ring: 

May be painted using enamel or acrylic type paints

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Summary of Contents for BEAM1224A

Page 1: ... Remote Test and Reset Switch Capability compatible with RTS451 RTS451KEYA Indicators Alarm Remote Output Local LED red Trouble Remote Output Local LED yellow Blink Pattern Indicates Trouble Diagnostics Normal Operation Local LED flashing green once every 5 sec Alignment Aids Optical Gunsight coarse adjustment 00 to 99 Digital Display fine adjustment Relays Alarm Trouble Sensitivity Digital Displa...

Page 2: ...atches and can be reset by a momentary power interruption by using the remote reset input to the detector if using the remote test reset station model RTS451 or with the local reset button located on the detector The local reset button is accessible by removing the outer paintable trim ring The yellow LED will blink in specific patterns to provide a diagnostic aid when diagnosing the cause of a tr...

Page 3: ...r additional alignment range in cases where the detector and reflector cannot be mounted within 10 of each other The kit includes the hardware necessary to mount either a single transmitter receiver unit or a single reflector To mount the transmitter receiver the surface mount kit BEAMSMK must also be used If the transmitter receiver and the reflector require additional alignment range two kits ar...

Page 4: ...is 30 ft 9 1m See Figure 2 Figure 1 Spacing for smooth ceiling side view 1 2 S S 12 18 in 0 3 0 46m WAL L C0254 00 Figure 2 Spacing for smooth ceiling top view 16 ft 5m Mini mum 328 ft 100m Maximum Tx Rx Reflector S Tx Rx Reflector 1 2 S Maximum 1 4 S Max C0255 00 In the case of peaked or sloped ceilings codes may specify spacing of detectors by using horizontal spacing from the peak of the roof o...

Page 5: ...ould be used to provide a secure mounting The reflector must be mounted such that it is within 10 in both the X and Y planes of the transmitter receiver unit See Figure 5a The reflector must also be mounted such that plane of the reflector is perpendicular to the optical line of sight to the transmitter receiver unit The maximum tolerance for non perpendicular mounting locations is 10 See Figure 5...

Page 6: ...gauges and suitable means for strain relief should be used The conduc torsusedtoconnectbeamsmokedetectorstocontrolpanelsand accessory devices should be color coded to reduce the likelihood of wiring errors Improper connections can prevent a system from responding properly in the event of a fire Installation wire used for the beam detector shall be no smaller than 22 AWG 1 0 mm2 For best system per...

Page 7: ...BEAM1224 SA Alarm Signal Circuit Note 1 T2 1 T3 3 T2 2 Yel low Note 1 See electrical r atings section of this manual f or circuit output r atings Power In Power In Red Tro uble Signal Circuit Note 1 C0319 00 WARNING Disable the zone or system before applying power tothebeamdetectortopreventunwantedalarms Whenapplyingpowertothebeamdetectorbefore the alignment procedure has been completed the detect...

Page 8: ...here are no external gain settings on the detector that must be set by the operator Periodically throughout the fine adjustment step the detector will need to re adjust its electronic amplifier gain setting When this occurs it will be indicated by the dual digital readout as When this occurs cease any further adjustment until the display again reads a number value 1 Insure that neither you nor any...

Page 9: ...in to blink This indicates that the detector is adjusting the electronic gain setting Once complete the yellow LED will stop blinking and the green LED will begin blinking This indicates that the gain adjustment was successful Note Use caution not to block the line of sight between the detector and reflector in this step 4 Install the outer aesthetic ring by snapping it onto the outer housing Note...

Page 10: ...torisnot inthefineadjustmentstepofthealignmentmode indicatedby the illumination of the dual digital display To set the sensitiv ity depress the sensitivity button one time See Figure 10 Once the switch is pressed the digital display will illuminate and read thecurrentsensitivitysettinginpercentobscuration Tochange the sensitivity continue to depress the sensitivity switch until the desired setting...

Page 11: ...an be tested using an opaque material to cover the reflector by an amount indi cated by the graduated scale on the reflector Due to the high optical efficiency of the reflector the selection of the opaque material used to block the reflector is not critical Acceptable materials include but aren t limited to this manual or the cardboard packaging inserts Refer to Figure 14 for this procedure 1 Veri...

Page 12: ...n of beam type detectors For the BEAM1224SA this test in conjunction with the complete reflec tor blockage test see step 4 of the Installation Alignment pro cedure in this manual does satisfy the requirements of NFPA72 and orULCforperiodicmaintenanceandsensitivityverification of beam type detectors Ifthedetectorfailsthistestseveralstepsshouldbetakentodeter mine if the detector is faulty or simply ...

Page 13: ...d Signal Open OFF Open ON Inspect line of sight between detector and reflector for reflective objects in the pathway Trouble Beam Blockage Initial Response Off 4 Quick Blinks Off Off Beam Blockage Open OFF Open ON Remove blockage Faulty unit Trouble Beam Blockage Long Term Response On 4 Quick Blinks Off Off Beam Blockage Close OFF Open ON Remove blockage Faulty unit Initialization Power on Off Bli...

Page 14: ...D400 73 00 14 I56 2541 00R ...

Page 15: ...Appendix II Detector Drilling Template 4 345 6 190 Scale 1 1 D400 73 00 15 I56 2541 00R ...

Page 16: ...D400 73 00 16 I56 2541 00R ...

Page 17: ...Appendix III Reflector Drilling Template Scale 1 1 5 512 140mm 8 465 215mm D400 73 00 17 I56 2541 00R ...

Page 18: ...ssordamageiscausedbytheCompany snegligenceorfault Somestates donotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Three Year Limited Warranty FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operati...

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