AWACS Features
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AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97
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Each detector [except FDX (Heat)] may be set for Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm
(PA=1). In this Self-Optimizing mode, a detector learns its normal environment, as the
software measures the peak analog readings over a long period of time, and setting the
Pre-Alarm level just above these normal peaks. This allows extremely sensitive
Pre-Alarm capability with reasonable protection against non-fire signals. Figure 46
shows a graphical representation of the Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm level:
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For more information on setting Pre-Alarm levels, refer to the following sections:
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"Detector Sensitivity" on page 22.
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"Selecting Detector Sensitivity" on page 22.
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The control panel provides nine Sensitivity Levels for alarm detection—down to
approximately 0.03% per foot obscuration (for laser detectors used in a very clean
environment only). You can set the Sensitivity Levels as fixed or programmed for Day/
Night operation. For details, refer to "Time Control" on page 31.
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sensitivity; 9=lowest sensitivity).
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1=self-optimizing, 2=highest sensitivity, 9=lowest sensitivity). You can set
Pre-Alarm operation to latching or self-restoring and to activate Special Control
Functions.
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Figure 47 shows a sample sensitivity window for a laser detector:
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