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Micra 100
Installer's Handbook
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STRATOS Micra 100 Installer's Handbook

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Installer’s Handbook
LM 80024 • Issue 3
Introduction 3
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1. Indicators 4
2. Inside the Detector 5
3. Programming the Detector
4. Other remote software features 14
5. Design Limitations 19
6. Installation 21
7. Interfacing 25
8. Event Log 30
9. Commissioning 32
10. Maintenance 33
11. Troubleshooting
36
12. Do’s and Don’ts 38
13. Stratos-Micra 100 Specification 39
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Reproduction of this document is strictly prohibited unless express written permission is obtained from AirSense Technology Ltd.
In line with continuous product improvement AirSense Technology Ltd reserves the right to modify or update specifications without notice.
Stratos-Micra 25, Stratos-Micra 100, Stratos-HSSD, Stratos-Quadra, SenseNET, FastLearn and ClassiFire are trademarks of AirSense Technology Ltd.
Copyright © 2005 AirSense Technology Ltd.
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Introduction
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Stratos-Micra 100®is a highly sophisticated ‘next generation‘ of High Sensitivity
Aspirating Smoke Detection product that has been designed to ensure that installation and commissioning is as simple as possible, while optimising performance.
Stratos-Micra 100 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 any environment.
ClassiFire intelligence also monitors the detector chamber and dust separator for contamination, continually adjusting the appropriate operating parameters to counteract the negative effects of such contamination.
The Stratos range of detectors 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 Stratos range of detectors has proven its worth many times by detecting ‘difficult­to-detect‘ slow growth electrical overload incipient fires in ‘difficult‘ environments.
This handbook gives information likely to be needed for most installations, but for more detailed information on subjects such as Fresh Air Referencing, please refer to the complete Technical Manual or System Design Guide.
This equipment is Class 111 as defined in EN60950 (i.e., this equipment is designed to operate from Safety Extra Low Voltages and does not generate any hazardous voltages).
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LASER CLASS 1
PRODUCT
HELP LINE
(+44) (0) 1462 440666
If this equipment is part of a fire detection system, it should be supplied from an approved power supply conforming to EN54-4.
This symbol appears on the main board of the unit and indicates that the board contains static sensitive components. Suitable anti-static precautions must be taken when handling the board.
This label is located on the laser chamber 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 Earth stud (see section 6.2). This is for grounding cable screens and should not be connected to 0V or signal earth.
AirSense Technology has taken every care to ensure that Stratos-Micra 100 is as simple to install as possible but in case of difficulty
, please contact our Help Line to ensure trouble free
installation and operation. AirSense Technology takes no responsibility for damage or injury occasioned as a result of
failing to install or operate the equipment in accordance with these instructions.
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1. Indicators
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Fire indicator illuminates when the alarm level has been reached and the appropriate time delays have expired.
Fault. Illuminates when the unit has a fault and a fault signal is being sent to the fire alarm panel.
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.
2. Inside the
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Detector
2.1 Interior view
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1. Removable terminal blocks (see section 2.2)
2. Filter (see section 10)
3. Addressable bus interface card (APIC) port (see section 7.3)
4. Detector address DIP switch (see section 7.1)
5. RS232 serial port (see section 7.4)
6. Fan relay board (see section 5.2.1)
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2.2 Detector
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terminal block
connections
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1. Normally closed FAULT relay contacts
2. Normally open FIRE relay contacts
3. APIC addressable bus connections for use in conjunction with interface card (see
sections 5.2.2 and 7.3)
4. RS485 / SenseNET connections (see sections 5.2.2 and 7.2.1)
5. Power supply connections (see section 5.2.1)
6. Connection to fan relay board (see section 5.2.1)
3 Programming
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the Detector
The Stratos-Micra 100 may be programmed from a PC when connected to the detec­tor via a standard 9-pin serial lead connected to the serial port of the computer and the 9 way socket at the base of the detector (see section 7.4, ‘Connecting to a PC’). In order to do this, it is necessar
y to install the remote control software onto the com­puter. A copy of the remote control software is contained on a floppy disk supplied with each detector. Install the software in accordance with the on-screen instructions. To open the software, select “Start Ô Programs Ô AirSense Ô Remote 2.0” “Access the drop-down list to the right hand side of the toolbar
. This defaults to “Detector 001”. Scroll down this list to select the detector number corresponding to the con­nected detector’s address number if the address is other then the factory default set­ting of 1 (see section 7.1).” The programmable functions are all accessed though the “Options Ô Detector set­tings” submenu or by clicking on the detector symbol in the remote software toolbar as indicated below
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“The software will display a prompt for the detector’s access code (see section 3.31). The default access code is 0102. When the correct code is entered, the programmable functions may be accessed and amended as required. “
The following screen appears.
This window contains all the programmable functions for the Stratos-Micra 100.
To amend one of the programmable functions, go to the relevant tab in the “Function settings” window
, make the change and then click “OK”. This will save the change to
the detector’s internal firmware.
A list and explanation of the various functions is given overleaf, with the functions grouped by the tab under which they appear.
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3.1 Time and date – Time and Date tab
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It is important that the time and date be set up correctly on the controller’s internal cal­endar/clock because it uses this information to store events in the event log. See sec­tion 8, “Event log” for more details. Unless specially ordered, units are supplied with the correct setting for UK time. This is backed up with a rechargeable battery. Later adjustments to the clock setting should not exceed ± 70 minutes unless a FastLearn is initiated
3.2 Alarm levels - Alarm levels and delays tab, Level subgroup
The value set in the Fire, Pre-Alarm and Aux functions in the Level subgroup is the relatively scaled bargraph level at which the appropriate alarm is initiated on the detector The Aux level is set by factory default at level 10 which means that this alarm will occur after the Fire alarm. The default level settings for Pre-Alarm and Fire 1 are 6 and 8 respectively
. The Fire 2 level assigns an absolutely scaled alarm level in % obs/m.
. The default setting for Fire 2 is 20% obs/m.
3.3 Alarm delays - Alarm levels and delays tab, Delay subgroup
The alarm delay is the number of seconds that an alarm level has to be continuously sensed before the alarm is initiated. Each alarm level has a programmable delay of between 0 and 90 seconds. The default delay for each alarm level is 5 seconds.
3.4 ClassiFire®override - Alarm levels and delays tab
This function has no current use on the Stratos-Micra 100 but is reserved for future expan­sion purposes.
3.5 Alarm factor - Alarm levels and delays tab
The detector sensitivity is set with this entry, which will also affect the probability of nui­sance alarms. 0 = high sensitivity, higher probability, 8 = low sensitivity, lower proba­bility. The default alarm factor is 4.
Note: The highest sensitivity setting is suitable for clean, environmentally controlled envi­ronments, e.g. semiconductor manufacturing clean rooms where airborne pollutants are kept to an absolute minimum and the least contamination is cause for alarm. Use of this setting in a busy machine shop would lead to relatively frequent nuisance alarms due to the normal variation of atmospheric contamination and a lower sensitivity setting is recommended. It is therefore important that the alarm factor chosen is suitable for the
ea to be protected. When the appropriate alarm factor for the protected area has been
ar
set, nuisance alarms will be reduced to an absolute minimum.
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The following table gives suggested settings of ClassiFire alarm setting for different locations
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Alarm Factor
Sensitivity
Probability of
Nuisance Alarm
Suggested Protected Area
0 Extremely High Once per year Semiconductor manufacturing clean room 1 Once per 5 years Computer room 2 Once per 10 years Non-smoking office 3 Once per 50 years Clean factory 4 Medium Once per 1000 years Warehouse 5 Medium Once per 5,000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating 6 Medium Once per 10,000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating 7 Low Once per 20,000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating 8 Low Once per 100,000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating
3.6 LDD Enable - Alarm levels and delays tab
When this function is ticked, Laser Dust Discrimination (LDD™) increases the response time of the detector slightly, whilst greatly reducing the likelihood of nuisance alarms due to dust ingress. LDD may be disabled in very clean rooms for a slightly faster response to smoke by setting this function to unticking the box. This function is enabled by default. NB: Disabling LDD is not recommended for areas other than man-
ufacturing clean rooms, due to the increased probability of nuisance alarms in most other operating envir
onments.
3.7 FastLearn enable - Alarm levels and delays tab
If the detector is in FastLearn mode, unticking this box will stop the FastLearn process.
Using the function in this way is neither recommended nor supported by AirSense Technology Ltd.
Ticking the box will start a FastLearn at any time. The green “OK” LED on the front of the detector will flash for the fifteen minutes that it takes for the FastLearn process, and will then change to constant illumination to indicate that the FastLearn is complete.
Note: It will take a further 24 hours after the FastLearn for full sensitivity to be reached, unless Demonstration Mode has been initiated (See section 3.10, “Demo mode”). It is essential for proper functioning that the detector not be left in Demonstration mode, and that it be allowed to complete the 24-hour learning period. T
o cancel demo mode, tick this
box or power down and restart the detector to initiate FastLearn mode.
3.8 Auto FastLearn enable - Alarm levels and delays tab
When enabled, this function ensures that if the detector is powered off for any reason (e.g. for maintenance or to be moved to a new area), a FastLearn is commenced auto­matically on power-up. There may be occasions when it is desirable to power down the detector for short periods of time, and it is highly likely that ambient contaminant lev­els will be the same on power-up. Under these circumstances it may not be desirable that the detector should to go through the whole learning process again. To this end, this function can be unticked before power-down, whereupon it will return to the orig­inal settings on power-up. This function is enabled by default.
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3.9 ClassiFire 3D - Alarm levels and delays tab
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If this function is ticked, then the detector will ignore any pre-set time delays in the event of an unacceptably rapid increase in smoke density, thereby minimising response time to 'rapid growth' fires. This function would normally only be used where there were long time delays programmed on the alarm levels. This function is disabled by default.
3.10 Demo mode - Alarm levels and delays tab
Demonstration mode is an operating mode whereby the normal 24-hour learning peri­od is bypassed, so that the detector can reach high sensitivity after only the 15 minute FastLearn period. This can be used so that initial smoke testing and other commission­ing can be carried out.
However, it must be understood that, since the alarm levels will be based solely upon the sparse data gathered during the FastLearn period, there is a risk of nui sance alarms due to normal variations in ambient smoke levels. For this reason, the detector should not be left in Demo mode for normal use when connected to a fire panel.
3.11 Day start / Night start – Day/Night switching tab
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These values are the times to the nearest hour at which the day/night switching is desired to take place on the detector. Entries are made in 24-hour format, e.g. 19 for 7pm. Day and night switching is intended so that the detector may automatically select a different sensitivity when the protected area is unoccupied and fewer contaminants are being produced. ClassiFire automatically detects the change in smoke level after the protected area is left, and if the time at which this happens is within + 70 minutes of the programmed switchover time it selects the night-time histogram. This means that changes in time setting, e.g. changing to summer time, may be ignored as the detec­tor will take this into account. The default times for day and night start are 08:00 and 19:00 respectively
Note that if the environment actually becomes more contaminated during the night period for any reason then ClassiFire will adapt to that too, reducing the night-time sensitivity.
3.12 Disable Day / Night switching – Day/Night switching tab
If day/night switching is not desirable, the Disable day/night switching box may be ticked to leave the detector permanently in day mode.
3.13 Remote functions - Alarm actions tab, Remote input subgroup
These functions have no current use on the Stratos-Micra 100 but are reserved for future expansion purposes.
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3.14 Programmed Isolate – Alarm actions tab
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When this function is ticked the controller will not generate alarms and will not indi­cate a fault condition on any fire panel which is connected, e.g. for use during detec­tor maintenance. The “Fault” light will be illuminated on the detector front panel. The isolated condition will be disabled automatically after 7 days if not manually disabled. This function is disabled by default.
3.15 Latching alarms – Alarm actions tab
When this function box is ticked it requires a reset from the controlling computer to clear an alarm condition. If unticked, the alarm signal is extinguished as soon as the alarm condition ends. This is the factory default setting.
3.16 Latching faults – Alarm actions tab
When this function box is ticked it requires a reset from the controlling computer to clear a fault condition. If unticked, the fault signal is extinguished as soon as the fault condition ends. This is the factory default setting.
3.17 Cascading alarms – Alarm actions tab
Ticking this function box means that only when the detector’s controller has gone into Pre-Alarm does the controller start counting down the main Fire delay i.e. the time delays on Pre-Alarm and Fire 1 are cumulative. The Aux alarm is not included in the cumulative delay since it may be set to a higher level than either the Pre-Alarm or Fire 1 levels. This function is enabled by default.
3.18 Device type – Device information tab
This function is for display purposes only. It shows any special designation for the unit, which will normally be Stratos-Micra 100.
3.19 Firmware version – Device information tab
This function is for display purposes only. It shows the version number of the fitted firmware chip.
3.20 Run-time hours – Device information tab
This function is for display purposes only. It shows the cumulative total number of hours that the device has run (NB: this is not the time that has elapsed since last power-up, but
the sum total of run time since the detector memory was last reset).
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3.21 Watchdog count – Device information tab
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The watchdog is a circuit built into the controller that restarts the controller in the event of a failure to function properly. This could be as a result of electrical spikes. This count shows the number of interruptions found. The details of each problem can be found in the event log. See section 8, “Event log” for further details.
3.22 Device text – Device information tab
This function has no current use on the Stratos-Micra 100 but is reserved for future expan­sion purposes.
3.23 Reference detector – Referencing tab
A Micra detector may use another detector as a fresh air reference. This function is the address of the detector which will be used as the reference. To set a detector as a reference detector, enter its address as set by its internal DIP switch into this function. This function is disabled by default.
3.24 Reference enable – Referencing tab
Ticking this box enables the reference for the detector, if one has previously been allo­cated in Reference detector (see section 3.23) This function is disabled by default.
3.25 Reference level – Referencing tab
The value set with this function is the percentage reference signal subtracted from the detector’s signal, if a reference device has been allocated. The default value is 0.
3.26 Reference back-off – Referencing tab
This value is the delay time between a build up of pollution being seen by the refer­ence (if used) and the pollution being seen by the detector. The default value is 15.
3.27 Flow rate – Flow monitoring tab
This function is for display purposes only, and shows a value corresponding to the cur­rent airflow through the detector.
3.28 Flow high limit – Flow monitoring tab
This value is the level above which airflow needs to increase to trigger a fault indica­tion (which may indicate a loose or damaged inlet pipe). Flow low limit and Flow high limit parameters are automatically set up on initial power-up.
3.29 Flow low limit – Flow monitoring tab
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This value is the level below which airflow needs to be reduced to trigger a fault read­ing (which may indicate a blocked pipe). Flow low limit and Flow high limit parameters are automatically set up on initial power-up.
3.30 Aspirator speed – Flow monitoring tab
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This function has no current use on the Stratos-Micra 100 but is reserved for future expan­sion purposes.
3.31 Access code – Miscellaneous tab
This is the access code required to amend programmable parameters. The default code is 0102. Once the appropriate code is entered it may be changed here to any four digit number to limit unauthorised access.
3.32 Chart recording rate – Miscellaneous tab
This function controls how frequently the detector and alarm level or flow rates are stored in the Stratos-Micra 100’s internal chart recorder log. (See section 4.3, ‘Chart
recording’).
The chart log recording rates are as follows.
setting
type
storage interval
time per division
on chart log
0 Detector output 1 second 10 seconds 1 Detector output 5 seconds 50 seconds 2 Detector output 12 seconds 2 minutes 3 Detector output 30 seconds 5 minutes 4 Detector output 1 minute 10 minutes 5 Detector output 2 minutes 20 minutes 6 Detector output 5 minutes 50 minutes 7 Detector output 10 minutes 100 minutes 8 Detector output 20 minutes 200 minutes 9 Detector output 50 minutes 500 minutes 10 flow recording 1 second 10 seconds 11 flow recording 5 seconds 50 seconds 12 flow recording 12 seconds 2 minutes 13 flow recording 30 seconds 5 minutes 14 flow recording 1 minute 10 minutes 15 flow recording 2 minutes 20 minutes 16 flow recording 5 minutes 50 minutes 17 flow recording 10 minutes 100 minutes 18 flow recording 20 minutes 200 minutes 19 flow recording 50 minutes 500 minutes
In the above table the grayed section indicates flow rate recording while the white sec­tion indicates detector and alarm level recording.
At the slowest recording rate, one month of data can be recorded. The factory default setting is 8.
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3.33 Separator condition – Miscellaneous tab
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The value given at this function is the efficiency rating of the dust separator element in the detector as a percentage of the efficiency of a clean separator. A new element will give a reading of 99 in this function. When the efficiency has decreased to 80%, the Fault indicator LED will illuminate and the event log will show “Separator renew”.
Note - After fitting a new element, it will be necessary to start a FastLearn to reset the sep­arator condition reading (see section 3.7).
3.34 Separator change date – Miscellaneous tab
This function defaults to “--“, which means that a separator fault will only appear when the efficiency decreases to 80% (see 3.33, “Separator condition”). However, a date may be entered into this function to allow for a scheduled maintenance period. The detector will then generate a separator fault at the planned time regardless of the condition of the separator ciency before this date will override this.
See section 10, “Maintenance” for further details.
, although degradation of the separator to below 80% effi-
3.35 Factory default – Miscellaneous tab
4. Other remote
software features
Enabling this function will reset each programmable function to the default value indi­cated in the text, where a default setting is specified. It will also put the detector into FastLearn mode, regardless of whether or not Auto Fastlearn is enabled (see section
3.8). This ensures that the flow setups and alarm thresholds are optimised to the detec­tor’s working environment after resetting. It should be noted that where a ClassiFire alarm factor other than the default is required for the protected area, this will need to be re-entered. Section 3.5 gives details of the ClassiFire alarm factors.
4.1 Reset
If latching alarms (see section 3.15) or latching faults (see section 3.16) are enabled, the relevant alarm or fault warnings will remain on the detector front panel LEDs and controlling unit until a reset is performed. If using SenseNET software, individual detec­tors can be reset (refer to the SenseNET User Guide for details). In the remote software, a global reset is available which resets all detectors on the SenseNET loop, or a single stand-alone detector. To perform a reset, either select the menu options “Options Ô Global Reset” or click the symbol indicated below.
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4.2 Histogram screen
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The histogram screen shows various aspects of the detector function. To enter the his­togram screen, either select the menu options “View Ô Histogram viewer…” or click the symbol indicated below
The following screen appears:
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Smoke density histogram
Alarm flags
There are two types of smoke density histogram; one shown in blue (the “fast” his­togram) which updates every 15 minutes, feeding information to the long-term “slow” histograms (which appear in yellow). These set the detector sensitivity based on the ambient smoke conditions and it takes 24 hours for the two slow histograms (the “day” and the “night” histograms) to complete their learning phase (see section 3.7). Detector sensitivity is based on the fast histogram during FastLearn and is thereafter based on the currently active slow histogram. However, although the positions of the alarm flags are based on the slow histogram, sudden changes in smoke density are
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picked up by the fast histogram so that early warning is given.
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Sensitivity: The current absolute sensitivity of the detector in percentage obscura- tion per metre (% obs/m)
Mean: The current mean value of smoke density, taken from the currently “active” his­togram and given as a percentage of full scale deflection.
Variance: The “spread” of data in the currently “active” histogram and given as a per­centage of full scale deflection.
FastLearn: If the detector is currently in FastLearn mode, this will show the number of minutes remaining in the FastLearn period. When this period has elapsed it will read “OFF”.
Alarm factor: This is the ClassiFire alarm factor (see section 3.5, “Alarm factor”)
Day/night: This indicates the currently active slow histogram
Alarm levels: These figures give the position of the various alarm flags in terms of a
centage of full scale deflection.
per
Detector output: This shows the real-time variation in background smoke levels in terms of a percentage of full scale deflection.
4.3 Chart recording
The chart recording function shows how smoke density in the protected area has var­ied over time. The chart may be downloaded to disk or printed out from a connected printer. To access the chart log, select the menu options “View Ô Chart recording…” or click the symbol indicated below
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The following screen appears:
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The red trace is the current alarm level and the black trace is the detector output. By moving the cursor along the chart, the “Chart information” window (shown at the bot­tom left) updates to show the date and time, detector level and alarm level of the rel­evant period. The ‘File’ menu option in the chart recording window allows the chart recording to be saved to disk or printed to a connected printer, and allows a previous­ly saved chart recording to be loaded. Chart recording files have the extension “.rcw”.
4.4 Load / save function settings
Where a custom set of programmable function settings is commonly used, these may conveniently be saved to or loaded from disk. To open a detector function settings (.dfs) file, select the menu options “File Ô Open” or click on the symbol indicated below.
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Click on the “List files of type” drop-down box and select “Detector settings (*.dfs)” as
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indicated below.
A list will appear of all detector settings files stored on the current drive. As a special case, if desiring to recall the factory default settings, there is a file named ‘default.dfs’ in the ‘remote2k’ directory. Loading this file will reset the detector to the factory default.
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5. Design
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Limitations
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IMPORTANT
Stratos-Micra 100 is intended to provide LOCALISED incipient fire detection only. This means that it is suitable for the substantial range of applications typified by; small non­compartmentalised rooms, warehouse racking, or pieces of electronic or electromechanical equipment where it is desirable to achieve individual incipient fire reporting. In compartmentalised rooms, each compartment would normally use individual Stratos-Micra 100 detectors.
This product employs a very low-power aspirator and the aspirating capability of the Stratos-Micra 100 detector is limited accordingly. Stratos-Micra 100 is NOT intended to protect large areas, or to sample from areas where there may be any difference in airflow rates or pressure differentials. Application of Stratos-Micra 100 in these circumstances is not recommended. If detection in environments conforming to these descriptions is required, alternative versions of Stratos products should be used.
Maximum length of sampling pipe used with the Stratos-Micra 100 detector is 100 metres in STILL AIR with 25 sampling holes (or Capillary Remote Sampling Points). This will provide a transport time from the end of the sampling pipe within 120 seconds. If the protected area has airflow present, the maximum permitted sampling pipe length will be reduced. In areas or applications where the airflow rate exceeds 1 metre per second, maximum sampling pipe length is reduced to 40 metres.
Stratos-Micra 100 is available with an optional ‘Piped Exhaust’ type Docking Station (see illustration ‘A’ overleaf). This is primarily intended to allow the detector to sample from areas which may be at different air pressure to the detector location. Typical uses are for air-duct sampling and allowing the installation of the detector in under-floor or ceiling voids or when sampling from pieces of computer related equipment.
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Sampling hole
False ceiling
Stratos-Micra 100
Samplin
g pipe
False ceiling
Exhaust pipe
Stratos-Micra 100
Sampling hole
Samplin
g pipe
(A.) Above ceiling
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sampling with exposed
detector
Note: The piped
exhaust docking
station needs to be
used in this case.
Above ceiling sampling with detector mounted
in ceiling void
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5.1 System Design
Detector
Detector
Standoff posts
AHU
equipment
cabinet
Sampling pipe
Direction of smoke
Incorrect
Correct
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Simple designs with short sampling pipes produce the best results. Complex sampling pipe runs should be avoided with the Stratos-Micra 100 detector. The use of ‘T’ branch-pipes is not recommended. The Stratos-Micra 100 detector is fitted with two sampling pipe inlets as standard. It is always preferable to use two shorter pipes as opposed to one longer pipe. If two sampling pipes are used, care should be taken to keep the sampling pipe lengths and number of sampling holes on each pipe within 10% of the other. This can be verified using the PipeCAD system design software. Unused sampling pipe inlets should be fitted with pipe bungs.
Always locate the sampling points in positions to which smoke may reasonably be expected to travel. Do not expect ceiling mounted sampling points to operate satisfactorily if air flow from air-conditioning systems keeps the cool smoke from an incipient fire reaching from reaching ceiling level. In this instance it is usually better to locate the sampling pipe directly in the airflow (for example across the return air register of an air conditioning unit).
There is no substitute for carrying out smoke tests prior to installation of pipe work to indicate suitable sampling point location.
No more than TWO Air Handling Units may be protected with one Stratos-Micra 100 detector. In this application, ensure that the sampling pipe is raised clear of high velocity air in the immediate vincinity of the air intake grille on stand-off posts as shown below.
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Cable glands
Two port docking station
Mounting screw holes
Earth stud
Sampling pipe ports
Cable glands
Exhaust port
Two port + piped exhaust
docking station
Mounting screw holes
Earth stud
Sampling pipe ports
6. Installation
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Before installing the detector the local standards for installation of aspirating detection systems must be consulted as these standards differ throughout the world. Specific advice for one country may not be applicable to another
. The following is a brief set of
guidelines on installing detectors.
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The detector will normally be mounted at a level where there is easy access to the unit for configuration and programming.
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The exhaust air from the unit must not be impeded in any way. If the unit is mounted in a different air pressure from where the air is being sampled (for example an air duct), then a pipe must be taken from the exhaust port back to the same air pressure zone as the sampling holes.
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All signal cables must be screened and must be of a suitable type. The specific type of cable will normally depend upon the local fire regulations.
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The unit must not be placed in areas where either the temperature or humidity is outside the specified operating range.
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The unit should not be placed in close proximity to any equipment expected to generate high Radio Frequency levels (such as radio alarms) or units generating high levels of electrical energy (such as large electric motors or generators).
6.1 Docking station
The basic principle behind installation of the Micra is that all wiring and pipe-work is installed using a docking station. This is a convenient feature which means that the detector can be dismounted or replaced without disturbing any wiring or installed pipe-work. There are two types of docking station, one with a single inlet port for aspirating pipe­work, the other with a second port allowing the detector exhaust air to be taken back to the area of different atmospheric pressur
e from which the inlet is sampling (see
section 4, “Sampling Pipe Design”, paragraph 1).
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6.1.2 Mechanical installation
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The docking station is connected to the installed sampling pipe-work and fixed to the wall or mounting surface using 3 off screws of a type appropriate to the mounting sur­face. Ensure that the sampling and/or exhaust pipes are securely seated in the pipe ports before fixing. If using a piped exhaust docking station be sure that the sampling and exhaust pipes are fitted into the relevant ports as shown in section 6.1.
6.2 Electrical installation
The Stratos-Micra 100 detector is supplied with removable terminal blocks (See illus­trations in Section 2.2). These are simply removed from their sockets by lifting them
up at right angles to the cir
cuit board. Take note of the orientation of each terminal block and its function before removing it. It may also be beneficial to mark the con­nection wires with suitable identification labels or coloured rings to aid in the connec­tion process. NB: All connections should be made with the power turned off.
6.2.1 Power supply connections
The power supply cable should be of screened type and should be led through the metal cable gland provided, leaving about 35mm of the cable extending from the bot­tom of the cable gland. Depending on the type of cable used, it may be necessary to increase the diameter of the cable with sleeving or insulating tape to ensure that the cable is firmly held when the cable gland is fully tightened.
Remove the detector cover by unfastening the four screws at the front of the unit and detach the power supply termi­nal block. This is on the small fan relay board located at the top left with the detector held with the serial port at the bottom of the unit.
NB, note the orientation of the terminal block.
Connect 0V and +24VDC to the “0V” and “24V” screw ter­minals respectively
. Connect the screen wire to the earth stud on the docking station and connect a second wire from the “Earth” terminal to the docking station earth stud. The picture in Section 5.1 shows the location of the earth stud. Fix the earth wires in place with the nuts provided.
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6.2.2 Signal connections
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APIC address
terminals
RS485/SenseNET
terminals
To connect the signal wire, lead a suitable wire type (RS485 cable 9841, 120 ohm screened twisted pair or equivalent) through the second cable gland and tighten it into position with about 35mm of cable from the bottom of the cable gland. Remove either the three-way terminal block next to the power supply socket if con­necting the detector to a SenseNET system, or the four-way “Bus” terminal block if connecting the detector to an alarm panel in conjunction with the APIC addressable bus card (see section 7.3). For example, in a SenseNET system using screened cable, connect the screen wire(s) to the “SCN” terminal, Bus A wire(s) to the “A” terminal and Bus B wire(s) to the “B” terminal. If the detector is in the middle of a SenseNET chain, with input and output connec­tions, it may be more convenient to link the common Bus A, Bus B and screen wires to single A, B and screen wires for linking to the terminal block.
The following illustration shows the power and signal connections to the docking sta­tion for connection to a single SenseNET cable.
Power supply screen wire to earth stud
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Power supply 0V wire
Wire from ‘Earth’ terminal to earth stud
Power supply +24V wire
SenseNET/RS485 bus A wire
SenseNET/RS485 bus B wire
SenseNET/RS485 bus screen wire
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Once the power and signal connections are made, slide the detector body up into the docking station and fasten it into position using the M4 pan head screws provided. Slot the power and signal terminal blocks into the relevant sockets on the detector PCB (they will only click fully home in the correct orientation) and replace the detector cover using the four M3 pan head screws provided.
NB: The detector is designed solely for operation with the front cover securely fit­ted using all four fixing screws.
Removing the detector is simply the reverse of this process, leaving the pipe-work and wiring connections installed in the docking station.
Dock fixing screws
Cover fixing screws
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7. Interfacing
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Because of the flexible nature of the Stratos-Micra 100® detector and the many possible configurations, there are many options for interfacing the detectors to the Fire Panel. These include many third party interfaces available from various manufacturers. Because of this, it is not possible to give a complete list of all interfacing methods but the following pages will give details of the most common methods that are likely to be used.
7.1 Setting the detector address
In order to identify itself to the PC Command Module or fire panel, each detector needs to have a unique address ranging from 1 to 127. The detector address is simply set on the DIP switch SW1 at the bottom left of the opened detector on the main circuit board. The switch settings are on for 1 and off for 0, and the detector address is set as a 7-bit binary code (switch 8 equates to a value of 128 and so is outside the usable address range). An example is shown below.
The address equates to 01100011 in binary, or (1 x 1) + (1 x 2) + (0 x 4) + (0 x 8) + (0 x 16) + (1 x 32) + (1 x 64) + (0 x 128) = 99. The full range of available addresses and their relevant switch settings are in section
7.1.2 for reference.
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7.1.2 Address table
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10  0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 11  1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 12  0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 13  1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 14  0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 15  1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 16  0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 17  1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
8 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 19  1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2
0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2
1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 22  0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 23  1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 24  0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 25  1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 26  0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 27  1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 28  0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 29  1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 30  0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 31  1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 32  0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 33  1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 34  0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 35  1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 36  0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 37  1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 38  0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 39  1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 40  0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 41  1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 42  0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 43  1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 44  0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 45  1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 46  0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 47  1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 48  0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 49  1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 50  0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 51  1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 52 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 53  1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 54  0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 55 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 56  0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 57  1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 58  0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 59  1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 60  0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 61  1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 62  0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 63  1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 64  0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
65 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 66 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 67  1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 68  0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 69  1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 70  0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 71  1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 72  0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 73  1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 74  0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 75 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 76  0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 77  1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 78  0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 79  1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 80  0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 81  1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 82  0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 8
3 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 84  0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 8
5 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 8
6 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 87  1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 88  0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 89  1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 90  0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 91  1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 92  0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 93  1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 94  0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 95  1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 96  0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 97  1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 98  0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 99  1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 100  0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 101  1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 102  0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 103  1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 104  0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 105  1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 106  0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 107  1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 108  0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 109  1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 110  0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 111  1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 112  0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 113  1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 114  0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 115 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 116  0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 117  1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 118  0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 119  1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 120  0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 121  1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 122  0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 123 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 124  0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 125  1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 126  0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 127  1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
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7.2 Connecting a Stratos-Micra 100 to a SenseNET/RS485 detector
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S485 1A
RS485 1B
SCRN RS485 2A RS485 2B
SCRN
A B
SCN
A B
SCN
Detector 1
(Stratos-Micra)
Command
Module
Detector 2
(Stratos-Micra)
Detector 3
(Stratos-HSSD 2)
Detector 127
(Stratos-HSSD 2)
R
S485 1A RS485 1B SCREEN 1 RS485 2A RS485 2B SCREEN 2
R
S485 1A RS485 1B SCREEN 1 RS485 2A RS485 2B SCREEN 2
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network
Up to 127 detectors may be linked in a single SenseNET bus, supporting a total length of wire between adjacent detectors of up to 1.2km.
In the above example, two Stratos-Micra 100 detectors are linked into a 127-detector bus with a Command Module and a number of Stratos-HSSD 2 detectors. It will be noted that whereas the Stratos-HSSD 2 units have two input / output buses (1A / 1B and 2A / 2B), the Stratos-Micra 100 has only a single such bus (A / B) and therefore each bus terminal has an input and an output wire, compared with a single wire in each terminal in the Stratos-HSSD 2.
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For this reason, it may be easier to join the input and output wires for each bus and screen connections together and to solder or crimp a single wire or connecting ferrule to each wire pair so that they are easier to fit into the screw terminals. If this is done it is recommended that bare wire joints be insulated to prevent possible shorting of the data bus, which will cause a drop-out of data on the SenseNET bus.
In the above example, there could be a total length of RS485 cable of up to 1.2km between the Command Module and Detector 3, since these are all on a single bus. However, Detector 3 is a Stratos-HSSD 2 which has a second communications bus (RS485 bus 2) and an RS485 repeater. This allows a further total of 1.2km of cable until the next Stratos-HSSD 2 in the RS485 loop.
In the above example, if detectors 4-126 (not shown) were all of the Stratos-Micra 100 type then the total length of wiring between detectors 3 and 127 would be limited to
1.2km. However, each additional Stratos-HSSD 2 detector wired up using both RS485 buses would allow an additional 1.2km of cabling to be added to the RS485 loop.
7.3 Connecting a Stratos-Micra 100 to an addressable Fire Panel
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An Addressable Protocol Interface Card (APIC) may be used to decode detector infor­mation and to relay this to a Fire Panel. The APIC is fitted to the four mounting studs on the Stratos-Micra 100 PCB using the supplied screws as shown below:
Mounting studs x 4
APIC Address switch x 2
APIC Interface connection
The connections to the Fire Panel are made using the BUS L1 and H1 (bus 1 input and output) and the BUS L2 and H2 (bus 1 input and output) terminal connectors shown in Section 6.2.2. The only settings that need to be made are on the APIC address DIP switches. The start loop address Is entered on SW1 and the end loop address on SW2. In the case of a sin­gle Stratos-Micra 100 the start and end addresses will be the same.
NB: The detector address on the SenseNET loop and the Fire Panel addressable protocol address are the same, i.e. no addr
ess translation is performed. Some protocols may not sup­port all the available alarm levels and fault reporting is usually a general fault with no detailed fault information. Please consult the specific APIC protocol documentation for more information.
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To connect a single stand-alone detector to a PC, connect the PC‘s serial port directly to the detector‘s 9-way RS232 port. Connections for this cable are shown below.
9 pin female ‘D‘
connector
2 3 5 7 8
9 pin female ‘D‘
connector
3 2 5 8 7
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Serial port connection
to PC serial port
8. Event Log
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An event is defined as
• a change to any programmed function
• a signal received from an external controller such as the remote software, APIC or
SenseNET
• a detector output level meeting or exceeding the Pre-Alarm, Aux, Fire 1 or Fire 2
alarm thresholds
• a fault condition such as a flow or separator fault
• start of day / night operation
• demonstration mode start / stop
• FastLearn start / stop
• Power on or off
The detector stores an internal log of the last 200 events, and this can either be viewed on a PC screen or downloaded to disk by use of the remote control software. When the event log is full (200 events are stored) and a new event occurs, the oldest event in the log is deleted (First-In, First-Out).
o download the event log, connect a PC to the detector serial port and run the
T remote software. Either select the menu options “View Ô Event log” or click on the event log symbol as indicated below.
The following screen appears:
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description. The buttons at the bottom of the screen allow control over the input and output of the log.
Open: opens a previously saved event log. Event logs have the file extension “.evl”. Save As: saves the current event log as a .evl file with a user defined name. Print: prints the event log to a connected printer. Filter: clicking on this option brings up the following screen:
This allows the user to limit the information printed or viewed on the PC screen. For example the user might wish to concentrate on alarm events only
. To do this, click on “None”, which unticks all boxes, and then on “Alarms”. To tick all the boxes, tick “All”. Any or all of the event categories may be selected or deselected as desired.
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9. Commissioning
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Before commissioning the detector the local standards of aspirating detection systems must be consulted. These standards differ widely throughout the world and specific advice for the market in one country may not be applicable to another.
Commissioning strategy will initially depend upon the environment in which the detector is installed. For instance, the test for a computer room (which should be a relatively clean environment) would be very different from, say, a flour mill, which would probably have a high level of airborne particulate content.
A widely accepted standard for computer rooms/EDP areas is British Standard BS6266, equipment overheating at a stage well before combustion. To perform the test electrically overload a 1 metre length of PVC insulated wire of 10/0.1mm gauge for one minute using an appropriate power supply. The detector has two minutes from the end of the wire burn to give an alarm indication.
For areas with higher levels of background particulate matter testing methodology would be similar to that of standard point detectors.
9.1 Commissioning checklist
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IMPORTANT NOTE
The following brief checklist allows quick setup of the detector. This procedure will be adequate for most standard installations.
1. Before powering up the detector, visually check all cabling to ensure correct
connection. If wire identification is not immediately clear (e.g. by use of different coloured wires or wire identification sleeves) an electrical check should be made.
Any damage caused by mis-connection of the detector is not covered by warranty
2. Power up the unit and connect to a PC and set the address switches on the
detector board (see section 7.1) and APIC board if applicable (see section 7.3).
3. Verify that the time and date are correct (see section 3.1)
4. Set an appropriate alarm factor for the protected environment. The detector will
perform a FastLearn for the new alarm factor. (see section 3.7)
5. Whilst the detector is still in FastLearn mode set the detector into demonstration
mode (see section 3.10). NB: Aerosol-type synthetic smoke sources should not be used to test the response of the detector as these may leave acidic residues which could cause damage to the unit.
6. Wait for the FastLearn to finish and the flashing OK LED indicator will finish and
perform any necessar appropriately, and let the smoke fully dissipate.
.
y smoke tests, ensuring that the detector reacts
7. Perform another FastLearn, this time not putting the detector into demonstration
mode. The detector will generate no alarms during the 15 minute FastLearn period, and after this the detector will operate at a reduced sensitivity for 24 hours whilst ClassiFire acclimatises to the protected environment and sets up appropriate day and night sensitivity settings.
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10. Maintenance
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IMPORTANT NOTE
Stratos-Micra is a very low maintenance detection system. If required, external cleaning of the unit should be performed using a damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use solvents as these may mar the front panel label. The only part that may require field replacement during servicing is the dust separator assembly*. The dust separator condition can be checked using the Dust Separator test in the Miscellaneous tab of the remote software ‘Detector settings’ screen (see section 3.33) which gives a percentage reading of dust separator efficiency signal a fault and the dust separator will need replacing. To replace the filter, simply remove the front cover and pull the filter out from the main unit. Slide the replacement filter in so that the ‘Direction of flow’ arrow printed on the carton duplicates that on the ‘Direction of flow’ label beside the filter slot.
*It is recommended that dust separators be changed at an interval of not more than 3
years. After r section 3.7) to reset the filter condition reading.
As dust contained in the dust separators may expose maintenance personnel to a ‘Nuisance Dust‘ hazard as defined by the ‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health‘ (COSHH), it is strongly recommended that suitable masks and protective clothing be worn when changing filters. Used separators are not intended for re-use and should be disposed of.
eplacing the filter, the detector must be put into FastLearn mode (see
. When this level drops to 80% the detector will
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10.1 Diagnostics
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The remote control software includes a diagnostic function which carries out a number of checks to verify the correct functioning of the detector. A good time to run these tests is as a part of planned maintenance. To call up diagnostic mode, select the menu options “View Ô Diagnostics” or click on the symbol indicated below.
The following message will then appear on the screen:
The software will then scan the loop for up to 127 detectors. For a single detector
, wait until the first detector has been identified and the window indicates that it is scanning for Detector 2, then press the Cancel button.
The following window appears:
Click on the list entry to highlight it and click on the “Diagnostics…” button. The soft­ware will then commence the system tests. During the “Aspirator and flow” test, the detector fan will suddenly slow down, but this is a normal part of the test and no cause for alarm.
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When the test has finished and no problems have been found, the following screen
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appears:
If any problems were found during the diagnostic tests, the nature of the fault will be indicated in the “Status” column.
Scan: Reads in the status of all connected detectors.
Read Button: This brings up a display of the detector output and flow rate which
updates in real time.
Relays: Brings up a screen allowing the function of the volt-free ‘Fire’ and
Fault LEDs to be tested with the aid of a continuity meter or other
. The Fire relay contacts are open in normal operation and will
tester close on test. The Fault relay contacts operate on a ‘Fail-safe’ basis and are held closed in normal operation. They will therefore open on test.
Save As: Saves the summary list of scanned detectors and their status as a text
(.txt) file.
Print: Prints the summary list to a connected printer.
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11. Troubleshooting
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11.1 Nuisance alarms occur too often
• Check that the ClassiFire alarm factor setting is appropriate for the normal work-
ing environment of the protected area. See section 3.5
• Check that the detector is not in Demonstration mode. This can be ascertained by
viewing the event log (see section 3) and checking that the entry
Demo mode has a higher log entry number than the most recent FastLearn start and FastLearn end entries. Remember that the log
entries are in reverse order
If the log shows that Demonstration mode was invoked during the last FastLearn period, start a new FastLearn and allow it to complete its 24-hour cycle. (See
section 3.7)
• From the event log (see sections 8), check that 24 hours have elapsed since the
last FastLearn end entry.
• Check that day-night switchover times are appropriately set to reflect active and
non-active periods (see section 3.11).
, with the most recent entries appearing first.
11.3 Elevated smoke levels do not generate alarms
• Check that detector is not Isolated or in FastLearn (if Isolated, the Fault light will
be lit)
• Check that the detector sampling points are in the smoke stream
• Check that the correct ClassiFire alarm setting has been set (see section 3.5)
• Check that the detector has either had a 24 hour learning period or that it has
been placed in demonstration mode.
11.4 Low mean output
• Check that the filter does not require changing (see section 3.33) and that the
air plenum chamber is clean. The chamber may become clogged when, for exam­ple, heavy building activity has occurred near the sampling pipes. If so, the cham­ber may require factor quantities of coarse debris and dust.
y service. The detector is not designed to handle large
11.5 Detector sensitivity varies over time
• There are many reasons why particle densities may vary, and the ClassiFire system
automatically compensates for this in order to replace the likelihood of nuisance alarms due to normal variations in background smoke density. Within limits set by the ClassiFire alarm factor, this is a normal part of the detector‘s working.
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11.6 Flow fault errors
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• These occur when the airflow rate into the detector is outside the pre-
programmed limits. As the detector ‘learns‘ the flow setup from the initial installation, this usually means that there has been some change in conditions. A Flow high fault may indicate that a sampling pipe is damaged, and a Flow low fault may indicate that the pipe has been blocked, e.g. by nearby building operations.
• If the detector input is sampled from one area and the exhaust is in another area
with different pressur
e (e.g. the detector is in a roof space and sampling from an enclosed room), this may lead to flow faults. In this case it would be necessary to lead a pipe from the exhaust to the protected area to ensure normal flow. This will require the detector to be installed using the piped exhaust docking station (see
section 6.1).
11.6.1 "Low flow" error messages.
• Check that the pipe giving the error is not blocked
• Check that the low flow fault threshold is not set too high (see section 3.29)
11.6.2 "High flow" error messages
• Check that the pipe is pushed home into the inlet and is not broken or cracked
• Check that installed pipe-work is fitted with an end-cap. AirSense Technology Ltd
PipeCAD®pipe modeling software prompts the use of appropriate end-caps.
Open bore pipes are not recommended.
• Check that the high flow fault threshold is not set too low (see section 3.28)
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12. Do’s and Don’ts
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4 Ensure that the ClassiFire alarm factor is appropriately set.
4 Ensure that cables are correctly connected before powering up by use of cable
identifiers or electrical continuity checks. Incorrect connection could damage the detector
4 Ensure that cable of an appropriate approved type is used for interconnection.
4 Place sampling points so that the detector will be able to detect smoke at the
earliest opportunity
4 Ensure that the detector exhaust is in an area with the same atmospheric pressure
as the sampling pipes, either by placing the detector physically in the protected area or by leading a pipe from the detector exhaust to the protected area.
4 Ensure that the environment of the protected area is within the environmental
operating parameters of the detector (temperature -10 to +60°C, (humidity 0-
90%, non-condensing).
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DON’T
8 Forget to set the appropriate ClassiFire alarm factor for the area to be detected.
8 Forget to set the Detector Address Switches correctly when used in a network.
8 Site detectors in damp or exposed areas.
8 Remove or connect boards when the detector is powered up.
8 Connect internal 0 volt terminals to local earth.
8 Attempt to re-use dust separator cartridges once removed.
8 Attempt to adjust or alter detector settings other than via the user-programmable
functions. In particular up the potentiometers should be left alone. If it is suspected that the laser alignment has shifted (e.g. after dropping the detector), it should be returned to AirSense for recalibration.
8 Place the detector near high power RF sources.
8 Operate the detector with the front cover removed, or with one or more of the
cover fixing screws loose or missing.
, the setting up of the laser is a precision task, and once set
8 Test the response of the detector using aerosol synthetic smoke.
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13. Stratos-Micra 100
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specification
SELV rating (EN 60950) Class III Supply Voltage 21.6V - 26.4V DC
PSU Type: conforming to EN 54-4 Electrical safety complies with BS EN
610190-1 Size (mm) 300W x 220H x 90D Weight 3.8kg with docking station Operating temperature range 0 to +38°C (UL268)
–10 to +60°C (CEA4022) Operating humidity range 0 - 90% Non Condensing
BS EN 61010-1 Pollution degree 1
BS EN 61010-1 Installation Cat. II Sensitivity range (%Obs/m) Min = 25% Max = 0.03% FSD Maximum sensitivity resolution 0.0015 % obs/m Detection principle Laser light scattering mass detection Particle sensitivity range 0.0003µm to 10µm Current consumption 400mA Relay contact rating 500mA @ 30V Maximum sampling pipe length 100 metres total (see design limitations
on section 5) Sampling pipe inlets 2 Sampling pipe internal diameter 15-25mm Alarm levels 4 (Fire 2, Fire 1, Pre-Alarm and Aux)
1 relay as standard, others available Chamber service intervals Greater than 8 years (depending on
environment) Dust separator replacement intervals Greater than 5 years (depending on
environment) Laser lifetime (MTTF) Greater than 1000 years Programming PC via RS232/RS485 Data bus cable RS485 data cable Data bus length 1.2 km IP rating IP50
NB
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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.
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e-mail: matti.valtonen@airsense.inet.fi
AirSense Engineering SDN BHD
el: (+ 60) 3 7805 5511 Fax: (+ 60) 3 7805 5840
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AirSense Oy
Selangor Darul Ehsan • Malaysia
e-mail: airsense@po.jaring.my
AirSense Technology Limited (Hong Kong)
1801 Wing On Central Building
26 Des V
oeux Road Central • Central Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2961 4206 • Fax: (852) 3007 4737
e-mail: kevin.hui@airsense.co.uk
Yatap Leaders B/D suite 406 • Yatap-Dong • Bundang-Gu
Seongnam-Si • Kyonggy-Do • South Korea
el: 82-31-707-1405 • Fax: 82-707-31-707-1412
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AirSense (China) Technology Co. Ltd
AirSense SEC
e-mail: airsense@unitel.co.kr
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