Siemens Sinorix al-deco STD Operating Handbook
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Fire Safety
Sinorix™ al-deco STD
Translation of the original
Operating Handbook
Machine tools in the
metal working industry
Technical specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
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CONTENTS:
1 General Safety Instructions ................................................................... 4
1.1 General information................................................................................... 4
1.2 Who is responsible for what? .................................................................... 6
1.2.1 The manufacturer ...................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 The installer ............................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 The operator .............................................................................................. 6
1.2.4 Personnel .................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Definition of Object Protection with SinorixTM al-deco STD ...................... 7
1.4 Proper usage ............................................................................................. 7
2 Description of the extinguisher system ............................................... 8
2.1 Description of operation ............................................................................ 8
2.2 System concept ......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Components of the extinguisher system ................................................... 9
3 Extinguisher system ............................................................................. 12
3.1 Communication Interface ........................................................................ 12
3.2 Operational status ................................................................................... 12
3.3 Deactivating/activating the system .......................................................... 13
3.4 Loss of extinguisher ................................................................................ 15
3.5 Loss of mains power (Power failure) ....................................................... 16
4 Reading out the data storage unit ....................................................... 17
4.1 General information................................................................................. 17
4.2 File........................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Languages .............................................................................................. 17
4.4 Operator interface and fields ................................................................... 18
4.4.1 Operator interface password ................................................................... 18
4.4.2 Initialising the operator interface ............................................................. 18
4.4.3 Commissioning ........................................................................................ 19
4.4.4 Service .................................................................................................... 20
4.4.5 Refilling ................................................................................................... 21
4.5 Incident .................................................................................................... 21
4.6 Extras ...................................................................................................... 21
5 What happens when there’s a fire? ..................................................... 22
5.1 System tripped (fire alarm) ...................................................................... 22
5.2 Manual Start ............................................................................................ 23
5.3 Acknowledging the fire alarm .................................................................. 23
5.4 Information to the installer ....................................................................... 24
6 Technical data ....................................................................................... 25
6.1 LifdesTM pneumatic detection tube .......................................................... 25
6.2 Communication interface ........................................................................ 25
6.3 Disposal .................................................................................................. 25
7 Maintenance / Guarantee ..................................................................... 28
7.1 Maintenance of the SinorixTM al-deco STD fire extinguisher systems .... 28
7.2 Guarantee / Warranty.............................................................................. 28
8 Handover and Instruction Report for the Operator ........................... 29
General Safety Instructions
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1 General Safety Instructions
1.1 General information
Danger to life!
If there is a fire, and the extinguisher system is triggered, you must immediately leave the
room, or must keep at least 5 metres away from the area! Carbon dioxide (CO2) flows out of
the installation, and you must therefore protect yourselves and other persons, as this is
deadly in high doses!
Keep the area to be protected closed for the time being. Where necessary, hold a suitable
fire extinguisher ready for extinguishing any remaining fires, and call the fire brigade.
Always ventilate the rooms thoroughly after the extinguisher system has been tripped! You
should ventilate lower lying rooms also, as carbon dioxide is heavier than air and will flow
downwards.
Before you or any other person enter the protected area of the machine tool to carry out
maintenance work, the extinguisher system must first be deactivated by authorised
personnel! If the detection tube is accidentally damaged, carbon dioxide (CO2) will flow out
of the extinguisher system, and you must then protect yourself and other persons, as this is
deadly in high doses!
Warning!
The pneumatic detection tube LifdesTM must not be damaged under any circumstances! It
must not be kinked or crushed! If this happens, the extinguisher system may not switch on in
case of fire, which could lead to serious damage to property and injury to persons.
Do not expose the pneumatic detection tube LifdesTM within the machine tool to any direct
source of heat!
The activation and deactivation of the extinguisher system may only be carried out by
authorised personnel. After deactivation, these persons will be responsible for ensuring that
the extinguisher system is reactivated once again before the start of production (see Chapter
„3.3 Deactivating / Activating the system “).
Once the extinguisher system has been activated, no second fire will be able to be
extinguished in the same machine tool until the extinguisher system has been serviced
again. This servicing may only be carried out by Siemens or by one of the partners
authorised by Siemens.
The valve protection cap must always be fitted when transporting or storing extinguisher
cylinders. In general, the directives regarding the „Use and Storage of Gas Cylinders“ will
apply. Never store extinguisher cylinders without the valve sealing nut!
Work on the extinguisher lines may only be carried out when the extinguisher cylinders are
firmly mounted. The extinguisher system must be deactivated before the extinguisher line is
disconnected from the valve, and the valve sealing nut must be fitted immediately after
disconnection from the extinguisher line. On the other hand, the valve sealing nut should
only be removed immediately before connecting to the extinguisher line. The valve sealing
nut is secured to the valve with a retention chain, and is therefore always available.
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Important!
When filled with CO2, the extinguisher cylinder is under a pressure of approx. 55 bar at 20°
C.
The extinguisher is only suitable for use on inflammable materials of the fire class
„inflammable liquid materials“.
The sealing nut for closing off the extinguisher line may only be removed when the
extinguisher cylinder is firmly connected to the machine tool (see Maintenance and Repair
Instructions).
Any work on the communication interface, such as the replacement of the batteries,
switching on the interface on the circuit board and changing the fuses, may only be carried
out by authorised persons (see Maintenance and Repair Instructions).
The laws and regulations that apply in the respective country for the transport, handling and
testing of pressure vessel devices must always be followed.
When refilling extinguisher vessels, which usually takes place 10 years or longer after the
initial filling (the date stamped on the pressure vessel will apply), the pressure vessel must
first be checked by a specialist (according to §10 Pressure Vessel Ordinance).
The manufacturer and installer of the extinguisher system cannot be held liable for damage
to goods or injuries to persons that arise as a result of the non-compliance of the operator
with the valid laws and regulations.
Note!
This operating manual presupposes that the system has been installed by a licensed and
authorised installer or by the manufacturer. The installer will carry out the work within the
framework of the valid regulations and directives, and is liable for the quality of the
installation. This operating manual contains an Handover and Instruction Protocol (see
Chapter 8), which must be completely filled in by the installer and must be legally signed by
the operator. This protocol serves as a certification of the correct installation, commissioning
and handover of the extinguisher system to the operator.
For reasons of liability, the switching off of the alarm functions must be carried out on-site by
the machine installer or a certified electrician. The installer will not be liable for any damage
arising from fires in machines whose extinguisher system is not interconnected with the
machine EMERGENCY STOP.
The correct inspection of the extinguisher system in accordance with the Handover and
Instruction Protocol is the precondition for the safe and problem-free operation of the
extinguisher system (see Chapter 8).
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is harmless in concentrations up to 5% by volume in the ambient air.
Higher concentrations, however, represent danger to life to yourself and other persons.
Always keep this operating manual in the vicinity of the extinguisher system throughout its
service life.
Observe the instructions and information attached to the extinguisher system, and comply
strictly with these instructions.
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1.2 Who is responsible for what?
1.2.1 The manufacturer
The manufacturer of the automatic CO2 extinguisher system of the type SinorixTM al-deco STD is
Siemens, who has constructed the product for the extinguishing system in accordance with the
standards, guidelines and regulations listed in the Declaration of Conformity.
If the standards and directives cannot be complied with, the procedure will be adapted to the
respective technical state-of-the-art.
The manufacturer has drawn up installation instructions and directives for the installer. These
installation instructions are subject to the above-mentioned directives and regulations.
1.2.2 The installer
The „installer“ is the company that is responsible for the correct installation of the extinguisher system
(in accordance with the directives for EC pressure devices) and who is licensed and authorised by
Siemens.
During installation, it must be ensured that:
this product is installed in compliance with the accident prevention regulations and national
regulations in force,
this product is used as intended,
any danger is avoided,
Siemens requirements are met (assembly instructions, technical instructions, commissioning, and
operating instructions),
the operators and the personnel have received and understood the information related to this
product.
At commissioning, he must ensure compliance with the legislation in force, technical regulations and
safety instructions.
In all other respects, the installer is obliged to draw up a Handover and Instruction Protocol. When
completed, this will serve as a certification of the correct installation, commissioning and handover of
the extinguisher system. This protocol must carry the legal signature of the installer, and be handed
over to the operator.
1.2.3 The operator
The „operator“ is the company that has had an extinguisher system installed in their machine tool.
The operator is responsible for the correct handover of the Handover and Instruction Protocol (see
Chapter 8) and is obliged to sign this form. The original will be handed over to the installer and the
copy to the operator.
He is obliged to operate and maintain the extinguisher system in accordance with the operating
manual.
Inform your personnel about possible dangers that could arise from the extinguisher system and of
the safety measures to be taken. Also fit warning signs on the machine tool.
1.2.4 Personnel
The „personnel“ describes the employees of the company who work on the machine tool. They must
have been informed by the operator about the possible dangers that could arise from the extinguisher,
and about the safety measures to be taken. Observe the warning signs on the machine tool.
Immediately report any unusual incidents to your operator.
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1.3 Definition of Object Protection with SinorixTM al-deco STD
This definition relates to the protection of machine tools in the metalworking sector. The goal of the
protection is to smother any liquid fire that arises from cooling or lubricating oil (turning, milling,
grinding) or from an inflammable dielectric (cavity erosion) within the first seconds of its appearance.
In principle, the intended protection goal when using an object protection installation with SinorixTM aldeco STD is to limit the fire to this object. Any spread of the fire to neighbouring objects and/or to the
room in which the object is located must be effectively prevented. Minimal damage to the object or
part of the object will be accepted in individual cases.
The rapid deployment of an SinorixTM al-deco STD object protection installation in case of fire makes
the re-use of the object possible after minor and reasonable repair work. The LifdesTM detection tube
is positioned according to the fire risk, so that it lies as close as possible to an expected source of the
fire. If there are other plastic components, such as cables and hoses, in the immediate vicinity, these
could suffer light burn marks. If there are no such components in the vicinity of the fire, the fire will be
extinguished without any damage.
The installation of a pressure relief valve is recommended for machines that work at high speeds and
thereby cause an oil mist with very small droplet size. For the dimensioning of this pressure relief
valve, a standard value of an opening of 10 dm2 per 1 m3 processing space volume can apply
(depending on the opening pressure or the technical implementation in light assembly).
The SinorixTM al-deco STD fire extinguisher system is not intended for use with processing materials
such as magnesium, aluminium or their alloys, which react in an extreme way in case of a fire.
1.4 Proper usage
The extinguisher system is only intended for use as an object extinguisher system to combat fires in
metal working machine tools for which there is a fire risk. Any use going beyond this will be regarded
as improper.
Proper usage includes the observation of and compliance with the safety rules in this operating
manual and the maintenance and repair instructions. The extinguisher system may only be operated
by instructed and authorised personnel. The manufacturer and the installer will accept no liability for
damage that is caused by improper operation or by persons who have not been instructed in the use
of the system.
When instructing the personnel, the operator must place special importance on instructions regarding
the related dangers and the corresponding safety measures.
Any faults or the incorrect initiation of the extinguisher system must be immediately reported to the
installer. Modifications, additions or conversions to the extinguisher system that could impair safety
are not to be carried out. The manufacturer and the installer will accept no liability for damage caused
by a fire as a result of modifications to the extinguisher system.
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2 Description of the extinguisher system
2.1 Description of operation
The automatic CO2 extinguisher system of the type SinorixTM al-deco STD is a compact automatic
detection and object extinguisher system for combating fire in metalworking machine tools for which
there is a fire risk. A communication interface and an online measurement system monitor the
extinguisher and provide information regarding the amount of extinguisher that is present in the
extinguisher cylinder.
The communication interface indicates all relevant conditions acoustically and optically, such as
Operational status
System active/inactive
System triggered (Fire alarm)
Extinguisher quantity.
All data that is relevant to safety will be recorded in a data storage unit (Black-Box) and can be read
out with a laptop at any time using a USB interface.
No energy is required for the detection and extinguishing procedure. In case of a power failure, the
communication interface and the online measurement system will continue to be supplied with voltage
for a maximum of 12 hours from a power supply unit using a battery.
Apart from the connection of the EMERGENCY STOP command, the extinguisher system requires no
other integration to the existing controller of the machine tool.
2.2 System concept
Installation example of an SinorixTM al-deco STD extinguisher system:
Key to the major components:
1 Extinguisher container CO
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7 Detection line steel, D=6x4
2 CO2 valve (IHP) 8 Pneumatic detection tube LIFDES
3 Pressure switch 1 9 Manual start with pressure gauge
4 Ball valve for activation / 10 Detection line end adapter
deactivation of the extinguisher system 11 Extinguisher line
5 DIMES measurement probe (integrated into valve) 12 Extinguisher nozzles
for the CO2 volume control 13 Distributor block with pressure switches 2 and 3
6 Communication interface 14 Valve protection cap
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2.3 Components of the extinguisher system
Detection tube (LifdesTM)
Warning!
The LifdesTM pneumatic detection tube must not be damaged under any circumstances! It
must not be kinked or crushed! If this happens, the extinguisher system may not switch on in
case of fire, which could lead to serious damage to property and injury to persons.
Do not expose the LifdesTM pneumatic detection tube within the machine tool to any direct
source of heat!
Note!
The pneumatic detection tube bears the inscription “LIFDES – do not cut kink crush“.
The heart of the extinguisher system is a special high-tech polymer tube.
It is positioned in the object to be protected according to the fire risk, and
is connected to the extinguisher cylinder via a valve, and is permanently
under pressure. It serves as a detection tube, i.e., as a linear sensor.
As soon as the ambient temperature rises above 110 °C, the tube will
burst. As a result, there is a pressure drop in the system and the valve of
the extinguisher container will open at virtually the same time.
Valve
The SinorixTM al-deco STD extinguisher system is fitted with a specially
developed high-pressure valve. When the detection tube bursts, the
valve opens and starts the extinguishing procedure.
(See Chapter „5 What happens when there’s a fire?“).
DIMES
A DIMES (Digital Measuring System) is integrated into the valve. It
ensures the constant monitoring of the quantity of extinguisher in the
extinguisher container and passes this data on to the communication
interface.
The sensor also indicates the status of the extinguisher container via an
LED, as follows:
Filling level > 80% (green)
Technical alarm/fault (blinking red)
Extinguisher container empty or filing level < 80% (red)
Ball valve
A ball valve is fitted directly on the valve. This can be used to activate or
deactivate the extinguisher system (see Chapter „3.3 Deactivating/
activating the system“). The position of the ball valve will be forwarded to
the Communication Interface.
The improper opening of the ball valve is prevented by a locking pin.
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Pressure switch 1
A pressure switch is mounted on the valve, which is tripped when the
pressure in the detection tube falls, the ball valve is opened or
extinguishing procedure is initiated. The pressure switch can only be
brought back to its initial position when the extinguisher container has
been refilled or replaced (see Maintenance and Repair Instructions).
Pressure switch 1 (DS1) only drives Relay 1 (fire alarm). This alarm is
made available as 2 NC contacts on Terminals 22/23 and 24/25. These
outputs are intended for additional functions such as alarming the fire
alarm centre, and should not be used for the Machine Emergency Stop.
Pressure switches 2 + 3
Pressure switches 2 + 3 are bolted onto a common distributor block.
This distributor block is normally mounted on the extinguisher container
bracket or, in individual cases, on the machine housing in the
immediate vicinity of the extinguisher container. Pressure switch 2
(DS2) takes over the „Machine EMERGENCY STOP“ function and is
connected directly from the input terminals 10/11 to the output
terminals 12/13 within the Alarm interface. Pressure switch 3 (DS3) is
responsible for the alarm (optical/acoustic) and data recording
functions. Both pressure switches are tripped when the pressure in the
detection tube falls. The pressure switches can only be brought back to
their initial position when the extinguisher container has been refilled or
replaced (see Maintenance and Repair Instructions).
Extinguisher line including the extinguisher nozzles
If the valve of the extinguisher container is opened, the extinguisher
flows through a separate extinguisher line and the correspondingly
positioned extinguisher nozzles, and floods the machine tool (see
Chapter „5 What happens when there’s a fire?“).
Communication Interface
The communication interface is mounted on the extinguisher container
or on the machine tool. It is supplied by the 115 VAC, 230 VAC or 24
VDC and is connected to the DIMES, the ball valve monitoring and
den the pressure switches DS1 + DS3.
It indicates the status of the extinguisher system by means of various
optical and acoustic signals (see Chapter „3.1 Communication
Interface “). If there is a power failure, a battery ensures the problemfree operation of the communication interface for up to 12 hours (see
Chapter „3.5 Loss of mains power“).
DS2
DS3
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