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FSA-210 Series Smoke Detector

Installation and Operating Instructions

Read this instruction sheet thoroughly before installation and use of the FSA-210 2-Wire Smoke Detector

LED/Test Button

Piezo Sounder

Alignment Marks

Introduction

The FSA-210 is a 2-wire photoelectric smoke detector with
optional: fixed temperature heat detector, internal piezoelectric
alarm, auxiliary form C relay, and/or remote LED output. Three
version are available: US version (UL), Canadian version (ULC)
and an International version (EU).

Operation

Approximately every 7 to 8 seconds the unit tests for a smoke or
heat alarm condition. During this sequence the unit also per­forms self diagnostics, and checks for faults. During normal
operation the LED will flash every 50 seconds and the sounder
will not sound.

Smoke Alarm

The smoke detector has a nominal fixed alarm sensitivity (refer
to the Specifications on the last page) and it will go into alarm
when the signal level exceeds the 'alarm' threshold and send
the alarm signal to the control panel. During an alarm the LED
will flash 1/second and the sounder will sound the the evacua­tion temporal pattern (UL, EU) or continuous beeps (ULC).

Place magnet here

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Remote Alarm - Interconnection

Multiple detectors (with sounders) can be connected using the
PRM-2W Polarity Reversal Module. When a fire alarm occurs,
the panel will signal the PRM-2W to reverse the polarity of the
2-wire loop. This will activate the sounders of all units con­nected on the loop. Refer to the PRM-2W/4W Installation
Instructions for installation details.

Smoke - Drift Compensation

The detector automatically compensates for long-term environ­mentally induced changes to maintain a constant smoke sensi­tivity. When the drift compensation has reached its high or low
limit of adjustment, the detector will go into the trouble state.

Heat Alarm

The heat detector will go into alarm when the heat signal level
exceeds the heat alarm threshold (135ºF/57ºC); and send the
alarm signal to the control panel. During an alarm the LED will
flash 1/second and the sounder will sound the evacuation tem­poral pattern (UL, EU) or continuous beeps (ULC).

Alarm Indications

Condition LED Sounder Relay

Normal / Sensitivity
in Production
Range

Alarm Smoke/Heat Flash 1/1s

Alarm Restore Flash 1/1s

Remote Alarm Flash 1/50s

Low Power Trouble OFF OFF Deactivated No
Other

Fault / Trouble
Test Switch -

Failed

Test Switch - Pass Flash 1/1s

Flash 1/50s OFF Deactivated No

OFF

OFF

Temporal or

Steady

Temporal or

Steady

Temporal or

Steady

CHIRP 1/

50s

CHIRP 1/

50s

Temporal or

Steady

Activated Yes

Activated Yes

Deactivated No

Deactivated No

Deactivated No

Activated Yes

Alarm

Current

Installer Instructions

1. Smoke Detector Placement

On smooth ceilings, detectors may be spaced 9.1M (30 feet)
apart as a guide. Other spacing may be required depending on
ceiling height, air movement, the presence of joists, uninsulated
ceilings, etc. Consult National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72, Chap­ter 11 CAN/ULC-S553-02 or other appropriate national stan­dards for installation recommendations.

Do NOT locate smoke detectors at
the top of peaked or gabled ceilings;
the dead air space in these locations
may prevent the unit from detecting
smoke. Avoid areas with turbulent
air flow, (near doors, fans or win­dows. Rapid air movement around
the detector may prevent smoke
from entering the unit. Do NOT
locate detectors in areas of high
humidity.

Do NOT locate detectors in areas where the temperature rises
above 38ºC (100ºF) or falls below 5ºC (41ºF).

Install Smoke detectors in accordance with NFPA 72, Ch. 11.

“Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each sleeping area in
the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story
of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl
spaces and unfinished attics. In new construction, a smoke detector
also shall be installed in each sleeping room.”

2. Mount Smoke Detector Backplate

Locking
Tab

Mount backplate on standard 4” octag­onal electrical box using the screws pro­vided.

NOTE: Power supply must be supplied

from a UL Listed alarm control unit. Install
wiring in accordance with the appropri­ate national and local electrical codes.

CAUTION: The dust cover protects the

Mounting Holes

unit when not in service. Remove dust
cover before use.

3. Wiring

Refer to the wiring diagrams in this installation sheet and those
provided in the Installation Manual of the alarm control panel
being used with the unit. Before connecting the unit, prepare the
wires from the electrical box for connection; Do not use frayed or
bent wire.

9.35-30VDC

V+
V

++

-

++

-

EOL Device

++

-

NOTE: Optional Remote LED

must have a series resistor.
Please see specifications.

Relay

LED

NO NC C

OPTIONAL

CAUTION: Do NOT use looped wire under terminals. Break the

wire run, to provide supervision of connections
When wiring is completed, inspect the wiring and correct any

errors before applying power to the unit. When the wiring has
been thoroughly reviewed, neatly insert the wires into the electri­cal box and secure the unit to the mounting plate.

4. Mounting
Detector Installation:

Position the detector on to the
base plate using the detector and
base plate alignment marks. Press
the detector gently in place while
rotating the detector clockwise

Tab

until the detector snaps into
place. Remove the side tab from
the locking tab to lock in place
(optional).
Removal: If the side tab is removed to lock the detector, depress
tab with a small flat blade screwdriver and rotate detector
counter-clockwise until the alignment marks line up. Remove
detector.

Close

Open

Alignment
Marks

5. Test Unit

Initiate test for units without a sounder by placing a magnet near
the LED/Test Button for greater than 5 seconds. Initiate test for
units with a sounder by pressing the test button for greater than
5 seconds.
Alarm activation is indicated by the LED, the sounder, and the
alarm reporting to the Control Panel. If the smoke detectors are
inter-connected using model PRM-2W and a detector is tested,
then all detectors will sound. The detector restores to normal
when the test button is released or when the magnet is removed.

NOTE: Allow a minimum of 20 seconds between test activations.
NOTE: If the detector is in one of the following states when a test

is initiated; it will not enter an alarm state.

1. Compensation trouble.

2. Failure of heat or smoke detector.

3. Other internal faults that could prevent a smoke or heat
alarm.

NOTE: Smoke sensitivity of installed detectors can be measured

without removal or an alarm being generated using the FSD-100
Smoke Detector Test Meter.

Test Unit with FSD-100 Smoke Detector Test Meter

To test the unit using the FSD-100, set the test meter up to read
devices as per the instructions supplied with the test instrument.
Depress the test button (or place the FSD-100 on the outside
edge of the plastics beside the test button to activate the reed
switch on units without sounder) on the smoke detector for 1
second and release.

NOTE: If the test button is held for 5 seconds or longer, an alarm

will be generated.

Move the test meter over the center of the detector, wait until
you hear the test meter beep, remove the unit and the informa­tion can be immediately reviewed. Please see the instructions sup­plied with the FSD-100 Smoke Detector Test Meter for more
information.

NOTE: Perform the tests one at a time. Performing simultaneous

tests on multiple detectors may trigger an alarm at the control
panel.

6. Compensation Reset

Cleaning, replacement of the smoke sensor, or other changes
may change the background signal/noise of the detector; this
requires the drift compensation be reset. Compensation trouble is
one of the faults indicated when the LED indicator is OFF while
the sounder is chirping.

1. Remove power from the unit, then press and hold the test but­ton for 30 seconds to power down unit.

2. Power up unit while pressing the test button.The LED will
flash; when 5 seconds has elapsed. Release the test button
within 1 second after the fifth LED flash.

3. The LED will flash every 8 seconds for 1 minute. When the
detector stops flashing test the detector to verify normal
operation.