Model 3600-I IR3 Flame Detector
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1.6.2 Built-In-Test (BIT)
The detector’s Built-In-Test (BIT) also checks the following:
Electronics circuitry
Sensors
Window cleanliness
The detector can be set to perform the BIT in the following modes:
Automatically and manually
Manually only
NOTE:
In Manual BIT, the outputs may also be tested and Control System ‘inhibit’ should be
applied if this could initiate other systems.
1.6.2.1 How the BIT Operates
The detector's status remains unchanged if the result of a BIT is the same as the current
status (NORMAL or BIT Fault)
T
he detectors’ status is changed (from Normal to BIT Fault or vice versa) if the BIT differs
from the current status
NOTE:
In ‘BIT Fault’ status the detector can continue to detect a fire.
1.6.2.2 Automatic BIT
The detector automatically performs a BIT every 15 minutes. A successful BIT sequence does not activate
any indicator.
The results of a successful and unsuccessful BIT are listed in the tables below.
Output
Result
Fault relay
Wiring options 1, 2, 4: remains CLOSED
Wiring options 3 and 5: remains OPEN
0-20mA output
Wiring option 1, 2, 3: Normal (4mA)
Power LED
Green, Flashing, 1 Hz On (Normal)
Figure 14: Results of a Successful BIT
Output
Result
Fault relay
Wiring option 1, 2, 4: changes to Open
Wiring option 3 and 5: changes to Closed
0-20mA output
Wiring option 1, 2, 3: BIT Fault (2mA)
Power LED
Yellow, Flashing (4 Hz)
BIT procedure
Performed every 1 minute
Figure 15: Results of an Unsuccessful BIT