Edwards Signaling ReadySet User Manual
ReadySET Aspirating
Smoke Detection System
Installers Handbook
P/N 9-14502 • REV 03 • ISS 19JUN12
Copyright © 2012 UTC Fire & Security. All rights reserved.
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Manufacture
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Kidde Products Limited
Unit 2 Blair Way Dawdon
City: Seaham, County Durham
SR7 7PP
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)191-513 6100
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Content
Important information ii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
About this manual 2
Intended audience 2
Aspirating smoke detection system limitations 3
Chapter 2 Product description 5
Introduction 6
Features 6
Specifications 7
Indicators 8
Inside the detector 9
Chapter 3 Installation and configuration 11
Introduction 12
Antistatic precautions 12
System design 13
Installation 19
Chapter 4 Commissioning 29
Introduction 30
Precommissioning preparation 30
Commissioning checklist 30
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 33
Troubleshooting 34
Chapter 6 Maintenance 37
Introduction 38
Scheduled maintenance 38
Maintenance procedures 38
Appendix A Communications card 43
Optional communications card 44
Glossary 47
Index 49
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Important information
Regulatory information
This product has been designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 72 National Fire
Alarm Code, UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems,
UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems, UL 268A Smoke Detectors
for Duct Application, and ULC S527 Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will UTCFS be liable for
any lost profits or business opportunities, loss of use, business interruption, loss of data,
or any other indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages under any theory of
liability, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, product liability, or otherwise.
Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages the preceding limitation may not apply to you. In
any event the total liability of UTCFS shall not exceed the purchase price of the product.
The foregoing limitation will apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,
regardless of whether UTCFS has been advised of the possibility of such damages and
regardless of whether any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
Installation in accordance with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions of the
authority having jurisdiction is mandatory.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of this manual to ensure
the accuracy of its contents, UTCFS assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Only qualified persons experienced, trained and certified in the installation of this
equipment should design, service, maintain, test, install, and configure the ReadySET.
They must be familiar and experienced with the wiring diagrams and components,
electrical installation, and familiar not only with NEC, relevant NFPA and local codes but
also trained and qualified by the manufacturer and/or its associated operating
companies. The manufacturer of the components that make up the ReadySET detector
is not responsible for its configuration or installation of the product.
It is the responsibility of the professional installer (described above) to properly install,
configure and test the systems. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable
for improper installation, maintenance, servicing, testing or configuration of the systems.
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The technical data contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and
should not be used as a substitute for professional judgment and training. Although the
manufacturer believes this information to be true and correct, it is published and
presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever. The manufacturer disclaims
any liability for any use of the data other than as set out in this manual.
Advisory messages
Advisory messages alert you to conditions or practices that can cause unwanted
results. The advisory messages used in this document are shown and described below.
WARNING: Warning messages advise you of hazards that could result in injury or loss
of life. They tell you which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the injury or
loss of life.
Caution: Caution messages advise you of possible equipment damage. They tell you
which actions to take or to avoid in order to prevent the damage.
Note: Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort. They describe
how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out important information that you
should read.
Product Symbols
This symbol appears on the main board of the unit and indicates that the
board contains static sensitive components.
This label is located on the laser chamber at the bottom right of the open
detector and signifies that the unit is a Class 1 Laser product as specified
in IEC 60825-1. The unit incorporates a Class 3B embedded laser which
must not be removed from the detector, as retinal damage may result if
the laser beam enters the eye.
This symbol indicates the safety ground studs. These are for grounding
cable screens, etc., and should not be connected to 0V or signal earth.
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Safety summary
This entire manual must be read and understood before installation.
Installation precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING: Several different sources of power can be connected to this detector.
Disconnect all sources of power before servicing. The control unit and associated
equipment may be damaged by servicing while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to
install, service, or operate this control unit until this manual is read and understood.
Cautions
System Reacceptance Test after Reprogramming: To ensure proper system
operation, this system must be retested in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 10 after
any programming change. Reacceptance testing is also required after any addition or
deletion of system components, and after any modification, repair, or adjustment to
system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, and system operations known to be affected by a change must
be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently
affected, at least 10% of initiating devices in a single installation that are not directly
affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper
system operation verified, in accordance with NFPA.
This system meets FM and UL 268 requirements for operation at 32 to 100°F (0 to
38°C) and at a relative humidity of 90% (noncondensing) at 90°F (32.2°C). However,
the useful life of the system’s standby batteries and the electronic components may be
adversely affected by continuous operation at these environmental limits. Therefore, it is
recommended that this system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with a
nominal room temperature of 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C).
Like all solid-state electronic devices, this system may operate erratically or can be
damaged when subjected to lightning induced transients. Although no system is
completely immune from lightning transients and interference, proper grounding will
reduce susceptibility.
This manual gives information likely to be needed for most installations, but for more
detailed information on pipe networks, please refer to the PipeCAD System Design and
Installation User Manual.
WARNING: The use of overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended due to
the increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical
Support department if any problems are anticipated or encountered.
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Do not install electronic assemblies prior to mounting and attaching conduit for field
wiring to the enclosure. Before making modifications, verify that they will not interfere
with battery and printed circuit board locations. Do not overtighten screw terminals.
Overtightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact pressure and
difficulty with screw terminal removal.
This system contains static-sensitive components. Always ground yourself with a proper
wrist strap before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed from
the control unit.
Follow the instructions in this manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid
damage to the control unit and associated equipment. System operation and reliability
depend upon proper installation.
Caution: While installing a fire alarm system may make lower insurance rates possible,
it is not a substitute for insurance. An automatic fire alarm system or components of a
system — smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, notification
appliances, and a fire alarm control unit with remote-notification capability — can
provide early warning of a developing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure
protection against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire.
General precautions
The following general safety precautions are to be observed at all times.
• All electrical components associated with equipment should be installed and
grounded in accordance with NEC and local regulatory requirements.
• Special precautionary measures are essential to prevent applying power to
equipment at any time maintenance work is in progress.
• Before working on electrical equipment, use a voltmeter to ensure that the
system is not energized.
• When working near electricity, do not use metal rulers, flashlights, metallic
pencils, or any other objects having exposed conductive material.
• When connecting a meter to terminals for measurement, use a voltage range
higher than expected voltage to be measured.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Summary
This chapter provides information about this manual.
Content
About this manual 2
Intended audience 2
Aspirating smoke detection system limitations 3
ReadySET Aspirating Smoke Detection System Installers Handbook 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
About this manual
This manual provides information on how to install, configure, maintain, and operate the
ReadySET Aspirating Smoke Detector. It is organized as follows.
Chapter 1, Introduction: Provides information about this manual.
Chapter 2, Product description: Provides technical descriptions of the detector and its
operation. It also provides descriptions of the indicators.
Chapter 3, Installation and configuration: Provides instructions for design and
installation of the ReadySET Aspirating Smoke Detection System.
Chapter 4, Commissioning: Provides procedures for commissioning the ReadySET
detector.
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting: Provides troubleshooting steps.
Chapter 6, Maintenance: Provides scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
procedures.
Appendix A, Communications card: Provides installation information for the optional
communications card.
Intended audience
This manual is to be used by qualified and factory-trained personnel, knowledgeable of
NFPA standards and any other applicable standards in effect, and is intended to provide
guidance to qualified technical professionals for the installation, operation, testing, and
maintenance of the ReadySET Air Sampling Detector, referred to in this manual as the
ReadySET or the detector.
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Aspirating smoke detection system limitations
An Aspirating smoke detection system — which can be made up of smoke detectors,
heat detectors, manual pull stations, notification appliances, and a fire alarm control unit
with remote-notification capability — can provide early warning of a developing fire.
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against property damage or loss of
life resulting from a fire.
Any fire alarm system may fail for a variety of reasons. The following are only examples:
• Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach the detectors, such
as in chimneys, in walls, on roofs, or on the other side of closed doors.
• Smoke detectors on one level also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a
building. A second floor detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or
basement fire.
• All types of smoke detectors — ionization, photoelectric and air aspirating — have
sensing limitations. No type of smoke detector can sense every kind of fire caused
by carelessness and safety hazards such as smoking in bed, violent explosions,
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical
circuits, children playing with matches, or arson.
• Notification appliances, such as bells, may not alert people if these appliances are
located on the other side of closed or partly open doors, or are located on another
floor of a building.
• A fire alarm system will not operate without electrical power. If AC power fails, the
system will operate from standby batteries only for a limited time.
• Auxiliary Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible with the
control unit. It is essential to use only equipment listed for service with your control
unit.
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from the protected site to a central
monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily disabled.
• The most common cause of fire alarm malfunctions is inadequate maintenance. All
devices and system wiring should be tested and maintained by professional fire
alarm installers following written procedures supplied with each device. System
inspection and testing should be scheduled monthly or as required by national
and/or local fire codes and standards. Adequate written records of all inspections
should be kept.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2
Product description
Summary
This chapter provides descriptions of the detector features, specifications, and controls
and indicators.
Content
Introduction 6
Features 6
Specifications 7
Indicators 8
Inside the detector 9
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Chapter 2: Product description
Introduction
The ReadySET detector is a highly sophisticated “next generation” aspirating smoke
detection product that provides early detection and warning of smoke. Designed for
easy installation and commissioning, the ReadySET incorporates a patented “artificial
intelligence” known as ClassiFire, which allows the detector to configure itself to
optimum sensitivity, alarm thresholds, and minimum nuisance alarms for various
environments. The ReadySET detector can monitor an area of up to 2,500 sq. ft.
(232 sq. m).
The ReadySET detector is a smoke detector intended to provide localized fire
detection. It is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, such as
sma ll noncompartmentalized rooms, warehouse racking, or pieces of electronic or
electromechanical equipment where it is desirable to achieve individual fire reporting. In
compartmentalized rooms, each compartment would normally use individual detectors.
The ReadySET detector operates by drawing air from a protected space via a
supervised piping network in relatively small areas. The sampled air is passed through
a "dust separator" to remove dust and dirt before entering the laser detection chamber.
Sophisticated, state-of-the-art electronics are used to analyze the sampled air and
generate a signal representing the level of smoke present.
ClassiFire intelligence also monitors the detector chamber and dust separator (filter) for
contamination, continually adjusting the appropriate operating parameters to counteract
the negative effects of any contamination. The ReadySET detector is unique in being
able to provide a consistent level of protection in a very wide range of environments by
continuously making minor adjustments to sensitivity.
The ReadySET can easily be installed without any specialized tools or software.
An optional communications card can be fitted inside the ReadySET detector to provide
an RS-232 serial port and RS-485 network communication. There is also a ReadySET
model that is shipped with the communications card factory installed. Refer to
Appendix A “Communications card” on page 43.
Features
The following is a list of major features of the ReadySET detector:
• Patented “artificial intelligence” known as ClassiFire (automatically learns
environment)
• Laser dust discrimination (LDD)
• Quick and easy installation
• Self-adjusting between the range of 0.4% and 2.0% obscuration
• Pre-engineered sampling pipe network designs
• Up to 2,500 sq. ft. (232 sq. m) area coverage
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Specifications
Caution: This equipment is only to be used in accordance with this specification.
Failure to operate the equipment as specified may cause damage to the unit, injury, or
property damage.
Specification Value
Supply voltage 22.25 - 26.40 VDC
Current consumption 350 mA
Dimensions 7.5 W x 9.0 H × 4.3 D (in.) 190 W × 230 H × 110 D
(mm)
Weight 2.65 lbs. (1.2 kg)
Operating temperature range 32 to 100°F (0 to 38°C) (UL 268 compliance)
Operating humidity range 0 to 90% noncondensing
Coverage area 2,500 sq. ft. (232 sq. m)
Sensitivity range
(%obs/ft.)
(%obs/m)
Maximum sensitivity resolution 0.12% obs/ft. (0.4% obs/m)
Preengineered piping sample hole 0.5% to 1.5% obs/ft. (1.64% to 4.92% obs/m)
Detection principle Laser light scattering mass detection
Particle sensitivity range 0.0003tm to 10t m
Relay contact rating 1 A at 24 VDC resistive load
Sampling pipe inlets 1
Sampling pipe internal diameter 3/4-inch (20 mm)
Relay outputs Alarm, Pre-Alarm, and Fault
Chamber service intervals Greater than 8 years (depending on environment)
Dust separator (filter) replacement intervals Greater than 5 years (depending on environment)
Laser lifetime (MTTF) Greater than 1,000 years
Programming Internal DIP switches
APIC compatible Yes
Min. = 7.62%, Max. = 0.122% FSD
Min. = 25%, Max. = 0.4% FSD
Enclosure NEMA-1
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Indicators
Figure 1 below shows the seven indicators on a ReadySET detector.
Figure 1: ReadySET detector indicators
(1) ALARM: Illuminates to indicate that the smoke level has passed the detector’s Fire 1 threshold, and
the normally open ALARM relay contacts have closed.
(2) PRE-ALARM: Illuminates to indicate that the smoke level has passed the detector’s Pre-Alarm
threshold, and the normally open PRE-ALARM relay contacts have closed.
(3) FAULT: Illuminates to indicate a fault condition and that the normally closed FAULT relay contacts
have opened. Three additional LEDs indicate the type of fault.
(4) OK: Illuminates to show normal operation when there are no faults. The OK lamp will flash during
the 15-minute FastLearn period when the detector is first learning about its environment.
Note: During initial setup, the OK LED will flash for 15 minutes while the detector learns its operating
environment. This does not indicate a problem with the detector.
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(5) FLOW: Illuminates to indicate an airflow fault. This may be due to blocked or broken pipes, although
it can also occur if, for example, factory warehouse doors are opened on a windy day, a large
pressure change occurs, or if industrial air conditioning turns on. Another possible cause is that the
aspiration fan connection cable is damaged or disconnected.
(6) FILTER: Illuminates to indicate that the detector’s filter needs to be changed.
(7) HEAD: Illuminates to indicate a problem with the detector laser chamber, as might be caused by the
laser head connecting cable being damaged or disconnected. It can also be caused by certain kinds
of internal system faults, which appear in the detector’s event log as “process errors.”
Note: If the FAULT LED is illuminated but none of the additional LEDs are lit, it indicates a problem
with the power supply if its fault output is connected to the detector’s INPUT terminals.
Inside the detector
Figure 2
Figure 2: ReadySET internal components
below shows the main interior parts of a detector with the cover off.
(1) Two holes for conduit connection. There are two 3/4 in. drilling guides provided on the top of the
detector and one on the bottom providing holes for conduit.
(2) Pipe entries provide a connection for 3/4-inch pipe. A 3/4 in. male to 25 mm female adapter is
required when using larger than 1 inch (27 mm) O.D. pipe.
Note: Do not glue pipes into the detector to allow for future removal.
(3) Aspirating fan connector lead: If this lead is broken or not connected, the fan will not turn and the
detector will indicate a FLOW fault.
(4) Main PCB: No user-serviceable parts.
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Note: The PCB is fixed in place with 5 M3 x 6 screws. The detector should not be operated with any
of the screws missing, as this could cause air leaks and unreliable operation.
(5) Power supply connection terminals
(6) Volt-free relay contact terminals
(7) Configuration DIP switch: Used to configure user-selectable detector functions.
(8) Input switch terminals
(9) Optional communication terminals: used when the optional communication card is fitted to connect
the RS-485 network
(10) Detector head ribbon connector: If this lead is broken or not connected, the detector will indicate a
HEAD Fault.
(11) Detector head assembly: No user-serviceable parts. Do not remove this from the detector, due to the
risk of exposure to the laser.
(12) Detector head cover plate: This protects the laser head. The plate should not be removed from the
detector.
(13) Replaceable dust separator: This simply slides in and out of its mounting. The separator and its
replacement have IN written in red on one side, and OUT on the other to indicate correct orientation.
(14) Three mounting holes to mount the detector. Use #10-24 pan-head screws for mounting.
Note: Ensure that the detector is fixed to a flat surface so that the enclosure will not twist and
become damaged.
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