System Sensor SENS-RDR User Manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Series

	SENS-RDR		3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
	Sensitivity Reader		1-800-SENSOR2, FAX: [phone]
			www.systemsensor.com
	Environmental Specifications
	Operating Temperature Range:	32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
	Storage Temperature Range (without batteries):	5 to 140°F (–15 to 60°C)
	Operating Humidity Range:	10 to 90% RH non-condensing
	Before Using		onds, followed by a textual status indication (See Table
	The SENS-RDR sensitivity reader is a tool to measure the
			1). The reader will continue to display both results for
	sensitivity of i3 smoke detectors as well as 100 series con-
			up to 30 minutes, or until the reader is reset.
	ventional smoke detectors (only models 2151 and 2151T
			Figure 1: Reader location on compatible System Sen-
	manufactured after April 2006). It CANNOT be used on the
	200, 300, 400, 500, or 800 Series detectors.		sor smoke detectors
	NOTICE: This manual shall be left with the owner/user of		POSITION SENS-RDR
	this equipment.		AT AN ANGLE ON THE
			OVAL AREA OR AT THE
	IMPORTANT: Use of the SENS-RDR is designed to “...assure		CHAMBER OPENING
			BY THE WORD “PAINT”
	that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked		FOR 100-SERIES
			DETECTORS, PLACE
	sensitivity range...” per NFPA 72. The SENS-RDR CANNOT,		THE SENS-RDR AT THE
	however, initiate a detector/sensor alarm. Sensitivity testing		SMALL CIRCULAR
			INDENTATION NEAR

	shall not be used as a substitute for smoke entry testing.	THE WORDS
		DO NOT PAINT.
	General Description

This battery-powered device is equipped with an infrared optical interface for reading data automatically sent by the smoke detector every ten seconds. The SENS-RDR decodes the sensitivity and status data, and displays the information on its LCD display.

The SENS-RDR may be used either as a hand-held device, or with a standard threaded extension pole.

SENS-RDR Operation

1.Turn the reader on by pressing and holding the button for approximately 2 seconds until the reader sounds. The LCD will display the word “READY”. The “READY” status indicates that the SENS-RDR is ready for accepting data from an i3 Series smoke detector.

2.Place the reader by the smoke detector being tested. Position the reader at an angle on the oval area or at the chamber opening by the word “PAINT” (See Figures 1 and 2). A ledge and an anti-skid tip is provided on the reader to maintain the reader in place while it reads the sensitivity.

3.Hold the reader in this position up to 10 seconds until the reader sounds and the reader’s red LED illuminates. NOTE: If the reader does not sound after 10 seconds, verify that the reader is properly positioned, and the LCD displays “READY”.

4.The LED and sounder indicate a valid reading is received. The reader will automatically display two results. The first is a percent per foot obscuration measurement, which is displayed for approximately 3 sec-

LED

RECESSED TEST SWITCH

S0135-01

Figure 2: Position Reader on compatible System Sensor smoke detectors

OR

S0227-00

NOTE: No further readings may be taken until the reader is reset.

5.To measure the sensitivity of the next detector, reset the reader by momentarily pressing the button. The LCD will again display the word “READY”. Repeat steps 2 through 4, as necessary.

6.When finished, turn off the reader by pressing and holding the button for approximately 2 seconds until the reader sounds.

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