Intelligent Multi Sensor Detector
Intelligent Multi Sensor Detector
Intelligent Multi Sensor Detector
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Table 1 Clean Rm Hotel Rm Office Warehouse Loading Dock Kitchen Boiler Rm
Computer Rm Apartment Hospital Ward Restaurant Parking Garage Laundry
Factory (enclosed &
Light Industry ventilated)
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 = Response/Sensitivity Modes
= Mode Suitable for Installation
When compensation levels exceed normal values, a maintenance element and detector base ancillary functions. Each detector is
signal will be generated. capable of being programmed as a single addressable input point
(photo detector, heat detector or combo photo/heat detector) or
The Intelligent Multi Sensor Detector response/sensitivity modes as a dual addressable input point (photo detector, heat detector
(see Table 2) relate to different combinations of smoke sensitivity or combo photo/heat detector and a heat detector), this feature
characteristics with or without thermal sensing and transient allows for unique apartment/dormitory monitoring of Intelligent Multi
rejection/stabilization times. When operating in mode settings 1, 3 or Sensor Detectors.
4 the temperature signal processing extracts rate-of-rise information
and combines it with the photoelectric signal to evaluate for potential In addition, each detector is capable of incorporating, based on
fire signatures. In this configuration the detector responds to the optional detector base utilization, a standard remote LED or a sub-
smoke characteristics and to a large sudden change in temperature addressable remote LED and/or relay. When these options are
indicative of a flaming fire. The response/sensitivity modes utilized, the user is capable of programming these options (remote
correspond to unique response behaviors of the detector and the LED and/or relay) to activate independently of the detector. This
type of environment it is protecting, which can be broadly related provides 100% free programmability of the detector base outputs to
to the characteristics of a fire (see Table 1). Response mode 1 is meet the demanding flexibility requirements of today’s installations.
more sensitive than response mode 4. Detectors set to response (For further explanation, refer to Intelligent Detector Bases and
mode 1 would be more suitable for environments in which sources of Intelligent Isolator data sheets).
unwanted alarms are rare (i.e.: clean rooms and computer rooms).
Table 2
Response mode 4 set detectors would be suitable for more dusty
or smoky environments (i.e.:laundry rooms, loading dock areas). Response Sensitivity Programmable
Response mode 3 (default programmed) would be the mid-sensitivity Mode Characteristics Assessment Time
level used for most normal applications. Response mode setting 1 1.7 %/ft w/Thermal 20 sec
and hysteresis of the individual detectors are stored within the
detector’s memory. The advantage of storing this critical information 2 2.3 %/ft Smoke Only 30 sec
in the detector rather in the fire alarm control panel software is that 3 2.7 %/ft w/Thermal 20 sec
the detector will maintain the programmed response settings and
compensated values even when power is removed from the detector. 4 3.3 %/ft w/Thermal 20 sec
If the detector is powered down or inadvertently replaced in another 5 135 F Static Only
0
30 sec
location, the detector response mode and clean values are not lost,
thereby minimizing the errors associated with inferior products; false Intelligent Multi Sensor Detector Specifications
alarms due to a dirty detector and non-calibrated response/sensitivity
mode parameters. Voltage 17-28 VDC
Modulation Voltage 5-9 VDC
Equally beneficial as the response mode settings, the detectors are
each capable of being programmed for different response/sensitivity Operating Current
mode settings based on the time of day and day of week. Detectors Quiescent 0.4 mA
can be set to one of ten 7-day response mode/sensitivity timers, Alarm 0.4 mA
allowing the detector to be more or less sensitive due to installation w/LED’s 5.4 mA
changing environments based on time of day and day of week. The
Surge Current 1.0 mA
detector can also be programmed to have thermal only or smoke only
operation during specific times. Such changing environments can Air Flow 0-300 ft/min
be industrial, manufacturing, or assembly processes that produce Sensitivity - Smoke & Heat 1.7 - 3.3 %/ft & Rate-of-Rise /Fixed Temp. 1350F
smoke, fumes, or excessive dust during normal working hours.
Environment Indoor, Dry
Another unique industry feature of Intelligent Multi Sensor Detector,
in conjunction with the AxisAX Series Intelligent Fire Alarm Control Ambient Temperature 32-1350 F (0-570 C)
Panel, is its ability to sub-address the detector thermal sensing Humidity 10-93% (non-condensing)
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