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FIRElink-400 Air Sampling System INSTALLATION MANUAL

1. and 24V DC supply connecting to the 24VDC and OV terminals on the Command Module terminal block respectively see section 185619544 01 1 1 Command Module Power Supply Connections on page 36 NC and C Volt free fault relay contacts to connect to the I P 1 or I P 2 terminals on the Command Module terminal block see section 185619544 01 1 1 Command Module Terminal Block Connections on page 34 Polarity of the wires on these terminals is not important see section 185619544 01 1 1 Mains Check Enable Yes No Address 000 127 on page 21 24V supply fuse 5 x 20mm 500mA type Mains supply terminals This unit should only be powered by mains cable with an earth conductor Connections are as follows Neutral N Blue wire White in U S Earth Green and Yellow wire Live L Brown wire Black in U S 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 e Page 38 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 6 Mains fuse For 230V operation a standard 3A 5 x 20mm mains fuse 1 1 1 Backup Batteries The FIRElink 400 Command Module can be fitted with 2 x 12V 7 Ah backup batteries to give up to 24 hours operation in the event of mains power failure The integral battery charger can recharge the batteries to a minimum of 80 capacity within 24 hours of mains reconnection to comply with BS5839 and EN 54 part 4 These fit under the covers immediately beneath the power supply which
2. When completely removing the display it is recommended that the ribbon connectors be removed from the main detector or Command Module board rather than from the display board When removing these connectors ensure that suitable antistatic precautions are taken for example use of antistatic wrist straps to prevent possible static damage to the unit s electronics Refitting of the display is the reverse of the above procedure NOTE Ensure that the connectors are refitted as described above To refit the front cover hook the recessed lip at the top of the front cover behind the two retaining guard rails at the top of the chassis like so Guard Rails 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 33 of 58 6 3 Electrical Installation All electrical power and signal connections should be made to the green terminal block inside the detector Power cables should be screened and of sufficient current carrying capacity Signal cable should be 1200 screened twisted pair such as Belden 9841 24AWG Power and signal cables should enter the detector via metal cable glands 1 1 4 Detector Terminal Block Connections Terminal block connections are as described below S Address Bus 2 High O P Address Bus 1 High O P Remote Input 1 Short pair to activate Remote Input 2 Short pair to activate Spare Remote Input 3 Short pair to activate
3. NOTE The detector may be powered by any EN54 4 compliant monitored 24DC power supply of 1 1 1 1 1 1 sufficient capacity Detector Power Supply Connections OV OV Safety Earth Safety Earth 24V 24V Command Module Power Supply Connections OV Safety Earth 24V NOTE The safety earth connection must be separate and not connected to the GND OV connection 1 1 1 Command Module Internal Power Supply The Command Module may be fitted with an integral power supply and battery charger The relevant connections are shown below although these will normally be made when the unit is manufactured This diagram applies only to Command Modules fitted with an integral supply although connections to alternative external power supplies will be similar 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 37 of 58 oO amp 209 9 L b Ta N E r pu r a Lc LI n T L as i T hem 9 SA i e 2 1 Q T Fo m CIS EEN BAT and battery recharge terminals Bat red wire goes to the positive terminal of the first battery and Bat black wire to the negative terminal of the second battery The negative terminal of the first battery is connected to the positive terminal of the second battery with the yellow cable supplied see section 185619544 01 1 1 Backup Batteries on page 38
4. Spare Spare Spare N O Fire 2 Contacts N O Fire 1 Contacts N O Fire 2 Contacts N O Fire 1 Contacts N O Pre Alarm Contacts N O Pre Alarm Contacts MM N O Aux Contacts N O Aux Contacts N O Fault Contacts N O Fault Contacts Spare RS485 Bus 2 Data Line A RS485 Bus 1 Data Line A RS485 Bus 2 Data Line B RS485 Bus 1 Data Line B e RS485 Bus 2 Screen RS485 Bus 1 Screen N O Normally Open N C Normally Closed i These connections can be used as the input terminals for mains supply and battery fault sensing When this is the case the contacts will signal a fault when the contacts are open rather than closed as fault relays operate in the opposite sense to other relays in other words they are open for normal operation The factory default setting is for supply monitoring on I P 1 i These connections are used to connect a detector to an addressable Fire Panel when the FIRElink APIC is fitted to the Addressable Interface connector on the left hand edge of the detector main PCB see section 9 4 Connecting a Single FIRElink 400 to an Addressable Fire Panel on page 49 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 fe Page 34 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 1 1 1 Command Module Terminal Block Connections All electrical power and signal connections should be made to the green terminal block inside the detector Power cabl
5. p The unit must not be placed in areas where either the temperature or humidity is outside the specified operating range gt 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 gt Ensure that when the detector is fitted to the wall there is enough space on the right hand side to all allow removal and replacement of the filter element see section 11 Maintenance on page 52 6 2 Mechanical Installation The detector body is fitted to a wall mounting bracket which is attached to the wall via the mounting holes E as shown below The detector is then fitted over the mounting stud D and secured inside the detector body with the nut provided for the purpose For a more discreet layout it is possible to allow the sampling pipes and cables to enter the detector from the rear see illustrations below with the sample pipes and connection cables channelled into the wall In order to achieve this sampling holes A and B need to be opened up to a diameter of 30mm to take the sampling pipes A and the exhaust pipe B The holes C need to be opened up to 25mm diameter in order to take a suitable threaded metal cable gland to provide adequate RF screening for the connection cables These modifications are shown in dotted lines below The wall will also need to be sui
6. 01 1 1 View Event Log Display Address 000 127 on page 25 and section 8 Event Log on page 44 and checking that the entry Demo mode has a higher log entry number than the most recent Fast Learn start andFastLearn end entries Remember that the log entries are in reverse order with the most recent entries appearing first 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 185619544 01 1 1 Start Stop FastLearn Yes No Address 001 127 on page 18 From the event log see section 185619544 01 1 1 View Event Log Display Address 000 127 on page 25 and section 8 Event Log on page 44 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 185619544 01 1 1 Hour Start of Day and Night Operation Numeric Address 001 127 on page 18 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 unused sampling pipe ports are closed and that sampling pipes are firmly and cleanly seated in their ports and undamaged Check that the correct ClassiFire alarm setting has been set see section 3 4 5 Check that the detector has either had a
7. 1 Poll Timeout Numeric CM only Setup Menu gt Bus Setup This is the time specified in milliseconds which a device has to respond to a poll from the command module If no response is received for this time then a Comms fault message is shown for this device on the Command Module display This may be caused by communications delays for example when units are communicating across a Wide Area Network This function may then be set to a more suitable value NOTE If in doubt about the setting of this function please contact the Hochiki Europe Product Support Department see page 2 1 1 1 Call Centre Numeric CM only Setup Menu Pager This is the phone number the modem dials up to send a message For further details on this and the other functions in the Pager submenu see section 231156696 01 1 1 Paging from the Command Module on page 42 1 1 1 Password Alpha CM only Setup Menu gt Pager This is an optional password used to access the system 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 25 of 58 1 1 4 Pager Numeric CM only Setup Menu gt Pager This is the number of the actual pager 1 1 1 Page on Fault Yes No CM only Setup Menu gt Pager Where a pager has been allocated as above this function determines whether the pager holder is to be paged when a fault condition is generated by the Command Module 1 1 1 Page on Al
8. 24 hour learning period or that it has been placed in demonstration mode Low Mean Output Check that the filter does not require changing see section 185619544 01 1 1 Dust Separator Condition Display Address 001 127 on page 26 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 factory service The detector is not designed to handle large quantities of coarse debris and dust 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 54 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 12 5 Detector Sensitivity Varies Over Time gt 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 12 6 Flow Fault Errors These occur when the airflow rate into the detector exceeds the pre programmed parameters 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 for example by nearby building operations gt
9. 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 Page 4 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 4 4 45 Detector Read Display Address 001 127 rrrrrnnnnnnnnnrnannnnrnnnrnnnnnannnernnnnnannnernnnnnnrnneennennee 25 4 4 46 Loop Errors Display ccccccccccceecceeeeeeee eee eeeeeee esse eeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeaseseeeseeeaeeseeeneeeeeseeenaes 25 4 4 47 Dust Separator Condition Display Address 001 127 esee 26 4 4 48 Relay Tests Test Address 000 127 emen nnns 26 4 4 49 Watchdog Trip Count Display essesseessesseeeennmm mms 26 4 5 ei 2f 5S Sampling dio D sigh n 28 5 1 FOC WORK PRENDE 28 SCAU p E E E A A E 30 6 1 Cr m 30 6 2 Mechanical Installation eese nennen nennen nnne nennen nens 30 6 2 1 Removal and replacement of the detector front COVES ccccecceeceeseeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeseeaeeees 31 6 3 mieu 33 6 3 1 Detector Terminal Block Connections lessen nnns 33 6 3 2 Command Module Terminal Block Connections arrarrnrrnarrarnarrnrrnerrarnnannnnnennernnannennennenn 34 6 4 Connecting Power DNS TE HX 34 6 5 FONN NNN PN E 36 6 5 1 Detector Power Supply Connections arrnrrnnrnannannnnrnnrnarnannnnnnnnnrnannannnnnnennurnnnnnrnnsnnnnnnnner 3
10. Although by no means essential it must be recommended that if in doubt FIRElink PipeCADO be used to ensure that transit times balance of suction and individual sampling point sensitivity are within desired limits 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 30 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 6 Installation 6 1 General 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 gt The detector will normally be mounted at a level where there is easy access to the unit for configuration and programming gt Unused sampling pipe inlets must be closed For advice on pipe layout design consult the System Manual and contact the Hochiki Europe UK Limited Product Support Department in case of difficulty see page 2 gt 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 gt 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
11. FIRElink 400 to an Addressable Fire Panel An FIRElink APIC may be used to decode detector status information and relay this to the Fire Panel via the Addressable Bus 1 and Bus 2 terminal block connections see section 185619544 01 1 1 Detector Terminal Block Connections on page 33 Addressable Loop NOTE The detector address on the RS485 communications loop and the Fire Panel addressable protocol Start Address 1 address are the End Address 1 same in other words no address translation is performed FIRElink APIC Addressable Fire Panel Detector 1 9 5 Connecting to a PC 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 9 Pin Female D Connector Connector 2 3 3 2 5 o T 8 8 r 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 e Page 50 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual When multiple detectors are networked together and a Command Module is being used the PC connects to the Command Module s 9 way RS232 port The cable connections are the same as the Standard Detector cable connections 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 51 of 58 10 Commissioning Before commissioning the detector the local standards of aspirating detection systems
12. Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 58 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 15 FIRElink 400 Specification SELV Rating EN 60950 Class III 21 6Vd c 26 4Vd c Supply Voltage PSU Type conforming to EN 54 4 Electrical safety complies with IEC 61010 1 427W x 372H x 95D FIRElink 400 l FIRElink 400CM Weight kg FIRElink CM FIRElink CM with batteries 10 1 O tina T ture R 0 to 38 C UL268 compliance PENE E uvae 10 to 60 C CEA 4022 compliance Operating Humidity Range IEC 61010 1 Pollution degree 1 IEC 61010 1 Installation Cat II 0 03 to 25 Full Scale Deflection FSD 0 0015 to 25 Sensitivity Resolution Detection Principle Laser light scattering mass detection Particle Sensitivity Range 0 0003um to 10um FIRElink 400 470 fan speed 8 Current Consumption mA FIRElink 400CM 920 fan speed 8 FIRElink CM 450 Relay Contact Rating 500mA 30Vd c 200 metres 100 sampling holes 4 15 25mm 4 FIRE 2 FIRE 1 PREALARM and AUX 0 0015 25 Obs m Greater than 8 years depending on environment Greater than 5 years depending on environment Greater than 1000 years Front Panel or PC via RS232 RS485 RS485 data cable 1 2 km IN 1 2km OUT IP50 Czech Dutch English Estonian Finnish French Supported Languages on Internal Programmer German Hungarian Italian Norwegian Spanish Swedish NOTE This equipment is only to be used in accordance with this specific
13. Setting this function to Yes enables the reference for the detector if one has previously been allocated in Reference device 1 127 see section 185619544 01 1 1 Reference Device Numeric Address 001 127 on page 20 1 1 1 Reference Level Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Reference The value set with this function is the percentage reference signal subtracted from the detector s signal if a reference device has been allocated 1 1 4 Back off Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Reference 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 21 of 58 This value is the delay time in seconds between a build up of pollution being seen by the reference if used and the pollution being seen by the detector 1 1 1 Reset Test amp Isolate Button Enable Disable Yes No Detectors 000 127 Setup Menu gt Front Panel The front panel buttons may be enabled or disabled individually for the Command Module or Standard Detectors by setting these functions to Yes or No 1 1 1 Power Save Enable Yes No Addresses 001 127 Setup Menu gt Power Checks This function allows the detector to minimise electrical power consumption when operating from stand by batteries If enabled upon mains supply failure the aspirator will reduce speed to minimum regardless of the user defined value This function may be disabled if the minimum aspirator speed increa
14. above 1 obscuration per metre 9o obs m to a maximum of 25 obs m The Fire 2 activation level is programmed normally somewhere in this range The bar graph display will show a continually cycling pattern when the unit is in FastLearn mode On the Command Module display this will occur when any unit on the RS485 communications loop is in FastLearn Otherwise the bar graph display on the Command Module will mimic the bar graph display on the highest reading detector on the loop Status display if fitted This display shows all events as they happen in real time and is also used to configure the unit See section 4 Programming the unit on page 14 for more information RESET When enabled pressing lt RESET gt will clear any latched alarms or faults and set the status display back to its normal operation display To comply with national standards detectors are supplied with the RESET function disabled as default TEST When enabled pressing lt TEST gt will start a lamp test and then the detector will show its nominal operating sensitivity as calculated by the ClassiFire Artificial Intelligence System ISOL Pressing lt ISOL gt will toggle the unit s isolation state When isolated the unit cannot generate any alarms and will signal a fault condition and the text display will show Panel Isolate To comply with national standards detectors are supplied with the ISOL button disabled as default NOTE These three buttons can be indi
15. are secured with four screws each The batteries are fitted with the supply terminals to the left hand side as viewed from above with the cut out on the cover on the same side To avoid current surge it is recommended that the batteries are fitted with the unit powered up Batteries are fitted as follows gt Remove the battery covers gt The positive terminal on the battery nearest the power supply is connected to the red wire from the power supply BAT terminal see section 185619544 01 1 1 Command Module Internal Power Supply on page 36 gt The negative terminal on the first battery is connected to the positive terminal on the second battery with the yellow battery interconnect wire supplied with the unit gt The negative terminal on the second battery is connected to the black wire from the power supply BAT terminal gt Replace the battery covers after fitting the batteries 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 39 of 58 Yellow Interconnect Wire Red Wire BAT Black Wire BAT 6 6 Demonstration Mode In normal use the detector remains in a reduced sensitivity mode for 24 hours whilst it gathers information about its environment For purposes of demonstration for example to verify a new installation this may be disabled by putting the detector into Demonstration Mode This special operating mode bypasses the 2
16. care to ensure that FIRElink 400 is as simple to install as possible but in case of difficulty please contact our Product Support Department to ensure trouble free installation and operation see page 2 Hochiki Europe takes no responsibility for damage or injury occasioned as a result of failing to install or operate the equipment in accordance with these instructions Throughout this manual where an entry is shown as Example it is meant to represent the text displayed on the detector s LCD screen if fitted when that option is selected Entries shown as EXAMPLE represent function buttons on the front of the detector 2 Types of Detectors 2 1 FIRElink 400 Standard Detector O 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 The Standard Detector may be operated as a stand alone unit or may be part of a network of detectors centrally monitored by a Command Module see FIRElink 400CM Command Module Detector amp FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module on page 7 It may be programmed via the front panel as in the version shown left Alternatively and for detectors ordered without front panel display the detector may be programmed remotely via the detector s RS485 terminals using a Command Module or via the detector s RS232 port using a PC running the remote control software A copy of this software is packed with each detector supplied FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Pa
17. 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 in other words this equipment is designed to operate from Safety Extra Low Voltages and does not generate any hazardous voltages As this equipment is part of a fire detection system it should be supplied from an approved power supply conforming to EN54 4 NOTE 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 that must not be removed from the detector as retinal damage may result if the laser beam enters the eye 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 6 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 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 Hochiki Europe has taken every
18. 0 01 1 1 on page 33 p pay RS485 terminal connections see section 7 Filter removal tab see section 11 on page 185554080 01 1 1 on page 33 52 3 24VDC power supply connections see RS232 serial port see section 9 5 on page section 185554080 01 1 1 on page 36 49 n 1A 5 x 20mm T type protection fuse E Wd earth studs see section 6 5 on page Detector address DIP switch see section Display fixing screws x 8 see section 9 1 on page 45 185554080 01 1 1 on page 31 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 ko i FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 9 of 58 2 4 FIRElink 400CM Command Module Detector Interior View E SWseeeey eee Sg Do nat use aerosol can synthetic umaka f r teikn thi predugi b E aar Lm 7 5 P Tekh Tie EE i WARNING v ge iD T l Wa e EMI N d conmanssie Cousens 24en oe H7 NN L7 NN LJ Display fixing screws x 6 see section 185619544 01 1 1 on page 31 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 e Page 10 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 2 5 FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module Interior View p nee 2 FETESTE RA ARA i iis i a LLLI E d r Ai a re 1 a rj Terminal block connections see section K3 185619544 01 1 1 on page 33 In porer 24VDC power supply connections see 7 Safety earth studs see section 6 5 on section 185619544 01 1 1 on page 36 page 36
19. 08 we us Fire 1 level Fire 1 evo p CA LIES EET 10 18 9 Hv are 10 Fire 1 pu Pre Alarm level WAP 8 10 Cmd 3 8 04 Fire 1 level 8 10 19 Having entered the Fire 1 level the selected item indicator steps along to the item below it in the Alarm levels submenu Either this can be edited as above or can be used to move to the next choice Once the last entry in the sub menu is reached pressing will move you back up to the 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 16 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Setup menu Pressing RESET at any time exits programming mode assuming the RESET button is enabled section 4 5 on page 27shows the full menu map for the FIRElink 400 amp showing the choices available within each menu and submenu move the menu pointer progressively towards the left or right of the map as appropriate and x step up down the choices in the currently selected menu or submenu Items within sub menus are sequentially accessed with the button followed by the 9 button Values are edited with followed by gt 4 4 FIRElink 400 Functions A list of all programmable functions follows with an explanation of their usage and the menu and submenu in which they can be found The location of each sub menu and function within the main menu is shown in the menu map section 4 5 on page 27 The menu map also shows the v
20. 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 7 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 If the detector input is sampled from one area and the exhaust is in another area with different pressure for example 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 nominal flow Low flow Error Messages Check that the pipe giving the error is not blocked Check that if the pipe is unused the flow sensor for this pipe has been disabled see section 185619544 01 1 1 Airflow Monitoring Display Numeric Address 001 127 on page 22 Check that the low flow fault threshold is not set too high see section 185619544 01 1 1 Airflow Monitoring Display Numeric Address 001 127 on page 22 Consider increasing the aspirator fan speed see section 185619544 01 1 1 Aspirator Speed Numeric Address 001 127 on page 21 High flow Error Messages Check that the pipe is pushed home into the inlet and is not broken or cracked Check that installed pipework is fitted with an endcap Hochiki s FIRElink PipeCAD pipe modelling software prompts the use of appropriate endcaps Open bore pipes are not recommended Check that the high flow fault threshold is not set too low see section 185619544 01 1 1 Airflow Monitoring Display Numeric Address 001 127 on page 22 Consider reducing the aspir
21. 2 alarm The Aux level is set by factory default at level 10 which means that this alarm will occur after the Fire 1 alarm 1 1 1 Alarm Delays Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels 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 1 1 1 ClassiFire amp Override Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels When this function is set to a value other than zero the shorting together of one of the Input 3 contacts on the detector main circuit board by means of volt free contacts will desensitise the detector by moving the alarm levels out by the specified percentage 1 1 1 ClassiFire amp Alarm Factor Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels 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 NOTE The highest sensitivity setting is suitable for clean environmentally controlled environments for example 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 sett
22. 3 500mA 5 x 20mm T type protection fuse 8 Front panel display connectors Internal power supply see section Display fixing screws x 6 see section 185619544 01 1 1 on page 36 185619544 01 1 1 on page 31 Stand by batteries see section 185619544 01 1 1 on page 38 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 11 of 58 3 Controls amp Indicators 3 1 X FIREIlink 400 NO amp ME QO QO OOD Ow y A a F i N j 4 4 l3 A Ver 3 2 FIRElink 400CM amp FIRElink CM x m ee 4 y Po ml i lt 1 j i EE uoke pa 4 N p SN wu l F ult 4 OK E pe Z m PEE aeu SN E w NY gt 2 G oA a Et 4 ONE Te gt A Tu D m Aux Pre Alarm Fire 1 and Fire 2 indicators illuminate when the appropriate alarm level has been reached and the appropriate time delays have expired On a stand alone Command Module the indicators signify an alarm condition from any detector on the communications loop 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 fe Page 12 of 58 C 9 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Smoke density indicators This display is in two sections The first part labelled 1 to 10 is the relatively scaled ClassiFire bar graph and changes in steps of half a segment The second part displays absolutely scaled smoke levels
23. 4 hour learning process and allows the detector to operate at a high sensitivity after only 15 minutes learn time To enter Demonstration Mode the detector must be in FastLearn mode Whilst FastLearn is running hold down the front panel RESET button and whilst holding this simultaneously press the TEST and lt ISOL gt buttons The lt RESET gt and lt ISOL gt buttons do not need to be enabled for this function When entering Demonstration Mode the detector front panel LCD display will show the legend Demo mode and the time and date on which this was invoked Demonstration Mode should only be used for demonstrations It should not be used as a substitute for normal operation as the alarm settings in this mode are based solely on the sparse data gained during the 15 minute FastLearn period Over time this would lead to nuisance alarms due to normal variation in the detector s environment To cancel Demonstration Mode invoke a new FastLearn see section 185619544 01 1 1 E Start Stop FastLearn Yes No Address 001 127 on page 18 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 fe Page 40 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 6 7 EN54 20 Compliance The installation must be designed using PipeCAD software which is provided free on the CD shipped with each detector After designing the installation including pipes endcaps and sampling holes enter the detector type in the Type drop down l
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25. E Page 26 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 1 1 1 Dust Separator Condition Display Address 001 127 Diagnostic Menu The value given at this function is the efficiency rating of the dust separator element in the detector A new element will give the reading Separator 100 0 in this function When the efficiency has decreased to 8096 the Fault indicator LED will illuminate and the text display will Show Separator renew If the separator is missing or improperly fitted the display will read Separator change Fitting a new element will automatically reset this figure to 10096 see section 11 Maintenance on page 52 for further details 1 1 4 Relay Tests Test Address 000 127 Diagnostic Menu This function tests the connection of the Command Module or detector to an alarm panel by operating the alarm or fault relay currently selected Assuming proper connection this should give appropriate indications on the fire panel The test runs through the sequence Aux gt Pre Alarm Fault gt Fire 1 Fault gt Fire 2 Fault gt Fault stepping to the next test on the list when ENTER is pressed Although the relevant relays are activated at each stage the associated lights on the front panel are not illuminated or recorded in the event log 1 1 1 Watchdog Trip Count Display Diagnostic Menu The watchdog is a circuit built into the controller that restarts the controller in the event of a failure to f
26. Latching faults Enter Yes No Yes Press to change 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 14 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 4 Programming the unit The FIRElink 400 programmer means that programming and configuration of the unit can be performed without opening the detector case To enter programming mode press any of the program menu keys 9 or men 4 1 Engineering Access Code The Engineering Access code is required to allow the detector parameters to be programmed The access code is only valid whilst the user is in programming mode It will need to be entered again if programming mode is exited if the detector is powered down or if lt RESET gt is pressed To enter programming mode press a menu key 9 or The unit responds by displaying the prompt Access code 0000 asking for the engineering access code The factory default access code is 0102 To enter the default access code follow the sequence shown NOTE Pressing or has no effect until Pis pressed to place the cursor under the first digit Access code 0000 m Access code 0000 Access code 0000 cun D 1 9 CA Access code 0101H GM access code 0102 This correctly sets the access code If an incorrect access code is entered or RESET is pressed the display will show Bad access code Pressing a menu key will prompt the user again for the correct access code All of the
27. ME Sms FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System INSTALLATION MANUAL FIOCI HKI Page 2 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual This manual details the installation of FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System If you have any queries regarding this product or its functionality please contact gt Hochiki Europe UK Limited Grosvenor Road Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 OSA gt Tel 44 0 1634 260133 gt Fax 44 0 1634 260132 gt Web http www hochikieurope com gt Email psupport hochikieurope com 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission in writing of Hochiki Europe UK Ltd Hochiki Europe UK Limited reserves the right to alter the specifications of its products from time to time without notice Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document it is not warranted or represented by Hochiki Europe UK Limited to be a complete and up to date description Document Details Title FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Issue 4 0 Issue Date October 2010 Part No 9 5 0 346 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 3 of 58 Table of Contents 1 uoi iei c E4E
28. Open the front cover using the key provided and locate the dust separator tab at the bottom right of the detector as shown Remove the black end piece with the removal tab from the filter element and dispose of the element Fit the new element into the plastic end piece and slide into the detector The filter should be fitted with the legend IN towards the front of the detector If the filter is inserted the wrong way up the detector will not register its presence and the Separator change legend will stay on the display When the replacement filter is fitted the detector will automatically start a FastLearn routine Old Filter New Filter 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 53 of 58 12 Troubleshooting 12 1 gt 12 2 12 4 Pressing RESET or ISOL Button Has No Effect Check that the controls have been enabled These functions are disabled by default see section 185619544 01 1 1 Reset Test amp Isolate Button Enable Disable Yes No Detectors 000 127 on page 21 Nuisance Alarms Occur Too Often Check that the ClassiFire alarm factor setting is appropriate for the normal working environment of the protected area see section 185619544 01 1 1 ClassiFire amp Alarm Factor Numeric Address 001 127 on page 17 Check that the detector is not in Demonstration mode This can be ascertained by viewing the event log see section 185619544
29. PC a detector level exceeding the Aux Pre Alarm Fire 1 or Fire 2 thresholds or certain commands sent from the remote software or SenseNET The event log will also store items such as day and night start times demonstration mode power fault detector fault etc The detector keeps a log of the last 200 events for reference purposes The event log can be downloaded using a PC that has the remote software installed and is connected to the FIRElink 400 s RS 232 port using a serial cable see section 9 5 Connecting to a PC on page 49 The event log can also be viewed in the Log menu which prints out the event log in reverse order i e the last recorded event is printed out first When the buffer that stores events is full 200 events are stored and a new event occurs the oldest event in the buffer is discarded 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 45 of 58 9 Interfacing Because of the flexible nature of the FIRElink 400 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 9 1 Setting the Detector Address In order to ide
30. RS485 1A and 1B connections may be thought of as the Send lines and 2A and 2B the Return lines For each detector on the loop the 1A and 1B connections may be thought of as the lines from the previous detector on the loop and the 2A and 2B connections the lines to the next detector in the loop 1 1 4 Fault Tolerant Detector Loop Configuration Lr Screen 2 Command Detector 1 Detector 2 Detector 127 Module It should be pointed out that loop connections such as above are only needed for a fully fault tolerant network where full isolation is required between detectors If all detectors are operating within the same zone a series connection can be used where the output from the Command Module is taken from the Bus 2 terminals and the last detector in the loop does not require to be connected back to the command module as shown below In this example the Command Module will not be able to monitor the network for communications problems but less wiring is required 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 47 of 58 1 1 1 Non Fault Tolerant Serial Configuration RS485 2B RS485 2B rasaes 28 RS485 2B soreen2 Command Detector 1 Detector 2 Detector 127 Module 9 3 Connecting a Command Module to an Addressable Fire Panel When a Command Module is being used to manage one or more detectors th
31. Recording Rate Numeric Address 000 127 rrrnnrnnnnnnrnnnrrnnnnnnnnrrvnnnnnnnnnennnn 22 4 4 32 User Defined Access Code Numeric Address 000 127 rrnrrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnsennnnn 23 4 4 33 BMS Protocol Numeric CM only sesseessessseseeeneennn nene 23 4 4 34 Factory Default Yes No Address 000 127 23 4 4 35 Scan Devices Yes No CM only eseesseesseseeeeeen nennen nnnm nnne nnne n 23 4 4 36 Looped Bus Yes No CM only nennen mnn nnn nnne ns 24 4 4 37 Poll Timeout Numeric CM Only cccccceccceeec eee eeceeeeeeeeeeee meme nennen nnns 24 4 4 38 Call Centre Numeric CM only seessssseeseeeeeeneenn nennen nnnm nnne nenne nnne nn 24 4 4 39 Password Alpha CM omnly cccccccccecccecceeeceeeceeceeeceecceeceeseueceesascceeseeeseescessaeeseeeeeees 24 4 4 40 Pager Numeric CM only esses nennen nennen nnne nnne nnne nns 25 4 4 41 Page on Fault Yes No CM Only 0 cece cecccecee eee eeeeeeseeeeeeee mnm 25 4 4 42 Page on Alarm Yes No CM Only cccccccceeeseee eee eeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeseeseeseeeaeees 25 4 4 43 View Event Log Display Address 000 127 rrnnrrnnnnnnnnnrvnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnernneennnnnen 25 4 4 44 Diagnostics Test Address 001 127 J arnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnannnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnernnennnennernnenneennnn 25 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9
32. Take note of the range of values allowed in brackets and try again Bad date A detector address has been entered which is either outside the allowed range or which is not present on the loop This may also peu Geers y happen if the user has entered address 000 command module for a function which it does not support for example alarm factor The Command Module has unsuccessfully attempted to read a No response function value from a connected unit Check that the unit connected supports this function 001 4 x P ooo There is a break in the communications loop between the detector Loop break addresses specified Check the wiring The Command Module has polled a detector and no response has Comms fault been received after the specified poll timeout value See section 185619544 01 1 1 Poll Timeout Numeric CM only on page 24 Bad access code An incorrect access code has been entered Enter the correct code This indicates either that the standby battery has discharged to a predetermined level or that no standby battery is fitted In the former case the battery should be replaced and recharged In the latter case the battery check should be disabled see section Battery fault 185619544 01 1 1 Battery Check Enable Yes No Address 000 127 on page 21 It is important that the battery fault be acted upon as soon as noticed as excessive discharge may cause damage to the battery The battery fault condition comes on befo
33. This is the factory default setting It may be applied to the Command Module or a Standard Detector 1 1 1 Remote Day Night Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions Setting this function to Yes allows the detector to be manually switched between day and night mode using a remote input 1 1 1 Remote Reset Enable Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions If remote resetting of the detector or Command Module is required from the host Fire Alarm controller or other external source this option must be set to Yes 1 1 1 Remote Isolate Enable Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions When this function is set to Yes a remote switch may be used to isolate the detector or Command Module 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 20 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 1 1 1 Programmed Isolate Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions When set to Yes the controller will not generate alarms and will not indicate a fault condition on any fire panel which is connected for example for use during detector maintenance The Fault light will be illuminated on the detector or Command Module front panel The isolated condition will be disabled automatically after 7 days if not manually disabled 1 1 1 Detector Address Number of Detectors Display Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Detector In the case of the Standard Detector th
34. alid input range for programming parameters Each function listed below gives the following information gt Function name and description gt Type of function There are five types of function Yes No Numeric Aloha alphanumeric Display and Test In the case of the Display and Test functions the user cannot amend the parameters shown gt The menu and submenu within which the function can be found gt Applicability The legend CM only means that the function applies only to the Command Module and is not present in the Standard Detector s list The legend Address 000 127 means that the function may apply to the Command Module and the Standard Detector allowable addresses from 000 to 127 Time and dateandRelay test are examples of these All other functions are present in both the Standard Detector and Command Module function lists and are used to program the detectors They can either be remotely set on the Command Module or locally on the detector front panel These are annotated Address 001 127 since they do not apply to the Command Module itself Where a programmable function on the Command Module applies to a Standard Detector the Command module will scan the loop and if more than one detector is present will prompt the user for the address of the detector to be programmed If the function applies to the Command Module the address 000 should be entered For other detectors on the loop including the detector eleme
35. ampling System Installation Manual Page 5 of 58 1 Introduction FIRElink 400 is a highly sophisticated next generation of High Sensitivity Aspirating Smoke Detection products that has been designed to ensure that installation and commissioning is as simple as possible while optimising performance CC 0832 Hochiki Europe UK Limited Grosvenor Road Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 OSA UK 09 0832 CPD 1191 0832 CPD 1192 EN54 20 2006 Aspirating smoke detectors for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings CLASS A B and C Technical data see INF48027 held by the manufacturer FIRElink 400 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 FIREIink 400 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 FIRElink 400 has proven its worth many times by detecting difficult to detect slow growth electrical overload incipient fires in difficult environments This handbook gives information likely
36. arm Yes No CM only Setup Menu gt Pager Where a pager has been allocated as above this function determines whether the pager holder is to be paged when a fire alarm condition is generated by the Command Module 1 1 1 View Event Log Display Address 000 127 Log Menu This function shows the start and stop time and date of events such as FastLearn alarm condition and error messages The event log can also be downloaded to a PC via the RS232 serial port See section 8 Event Log on page 44 and section 9 5 Connecting to a PC on page 49 for further details 1 1 1 Diagnostics Test Address 001 127 Diagnostic Menu This function puts the detector into self test mode On a Command Module it tests all detectors on the loop 1 1 1 Detector Read Display Address 001 127 Diagnostic Menu This function displays five values as shown 009 47 086 091 087 091 The top value is the detector s current smoke level reading as a percentage of the full scale value and the bottom four readings are the current flow rates on each pipe as a percentage of the maximum possible flow rate 1 1 4 Loop Errors Display Diagnostic Menu This displays the percentage of loop errors in messages addressed to the detector or Command Module from the detector loop along with a count of the number of received messages since the last message was received on port 1 and port 2 of the RS485 bus 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10
37. ation Failure to operate the equipment as specified may cause damage to the unit 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10
38. ation such as the event log time and date of various events such as alarm or fault conditions Diagnostic menu Contains a number of detector self tests Reset Clears any latched fault readings or exits from a menu item to its parent menu This has the same effect as pressing the RESET button Isolate Isolates the detector This has the same effect as isolating with the lt ISOL gt button Exit Exits programming mode NOTE The main menu wraps around so that pressing when in Setup menu brings up Exit etc 4 3 Navigating Through the Menus To navigate through the main menu options press to navigate through the available choices The display shows two adjacent items for example Setup menu i Log menu gt Pressing 44 would then show Diagnostic menu Log menu In other words selects items lower in the list by effectively scrolling the screen UP and vice versa for eR m The currently selected item is the upper item of the two and is identified by a trailing arrow as shown for a menu or a trailing dot for a menu item or single choice such as Exit When you have the menu you require press This then gives you a choice of the items within the selected menu For example to set the main fire alarm level Setup menu gt Time and date p tw a Alarm levels D Alarm levels ATD Alarm actions Fire 2 level gt 4 Fire 1 level B Fire 1 level 1 25 20 3 10 08 8 10
39. ator fan speed see section 185619544 01 1 1 Aspirator Speed Numeric Address 001 127 on page 21 Cannot Refit the Front Cover Check that the recessed top edge of the cover is securely located behind the locating guard rails on the chassis see section 185619544 01 1 1 Removal and replacement of the detector front cover on page 31 Check that the key is turned to the unlocked position anticlockwise FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 55 of 58 12 8 No Display gt Check that the display ribbon cable is securely connected to the detector command module main board and to the display board as appropriate see section 185619544 01 1 1 Removal and replacement of the detector front cover on page 31 gt Check that the display ribbon cable has not been damaged 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 56 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 13 Error Messages The FIREIink 400 text display can provide a wide range of information about the detector A list of error messages follows with a brief explanation of their meanings Separator renew The dust separator requires replacement See section 11 Maintenance on page 52 Separator change The dust separator is missing or improperly fitted See section 11 Maintenance on page 52 Bad value Bad time A value has been input into a function which is outside the parameter range for that value
40. cally 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 NOTE 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 The system will automatically compensate for 1 hour seasonal time changes 1 1 1 LDD Enable Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels When this function is set to Yes 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 No Disabling LDD is not recommended for areas other than manufacturing clean rooms due to the increased probability of nuisance alarms in most other operating environments 1 1 1 Start Stop FastLearn Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels If the detector is in FastLearn mode setting this function to No will stop the FastLearn process Using the function in this way is neither recommended nor supported by Hochiki Europe UK Limited Setting this function to Yes will sta
41. e at a reduced sensitivity for 24 hours whilst ClassiFire acclimatises to the protected environment and sets up appropriate day and night sensitivity settings 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 52 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 11 Maintenance FIRElink 400 range 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 display bezel 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 Diagnostics menu which gives a percentage reading of dust separator efficiency When this level drops to 80 the detector will signal a Separator renew fault and the dust separator will need replacing 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 The following illustration shows how the dust separator is replaced Make sure to push the separator fully home or the detector will fail to register its presence and will continue to indicate Separator change
42. e display will show the number of devices found and the detector addresses as shown below 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 24 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 001 loop 1 Y gt Qu Movers dL Xe 003 loop 1 N Press to change The list wraps around so that pressing when viewing Address 001 brings up detector number 127 Pressing 9 allows the user to remove a detector address from the loop by changing Y to N or to re instate a previously removed detector by changing N to Y This is different from the Isolate function in that a fault is still generated on the Command Module However this may need to be done if replacing a detector on the loop so that the detector s address becomes available to the replacement After replacing the detector the address may be re enabled 1 1 1 Looped Bus Yes No CM only Setup Menu gt Bus Setup This function is set to Yes to signify that the detectors are connected to the Command Module in a fault tolerant loop configuration see section 185619544 01 1 1 Fault Tolerant Detector Loop Configuration on page 46 for details Failing to set this value to Yes for a loop configuration will mean that the fault monitoring advantages of the detector loop are lost Setting the value to Yes for a non fault tolerant configuration will generate detector loop errors so it is important that the appropriate configuration is identified 1 1
43. e maximum limit is 127 then a Addressable Programmable Interface Card FIRElink APIC may be used to decode detector status information in the Command Module and relay to the Fire Panel via the Addressable Bus 1 and Bus 2 terminal block connections see section 185619544 01 1 1 Command Module Terminal Block Connections on page 34 In this configuration only one interface is required and all detector information is available through this interface one address per device 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 48 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Addressable Loop FIRElink APIC It is not essential in networks of less than 127 detectors that a continuous unbroken range of detector addresses is used Stat Address merely that all addresses are End Address 127 different and that the full range of addresses is set on the FIRElink APIC However any unused addresses would then show up on the fire panel as in fault detector not present It is therefore recommended that when using the FIRElink APIC to communicate to a fire panel an unbroken range of detector addresses is employed Addressable Fire Panel Command Module Detector Detector 1 Detector 2 gt Detector 127 Detector 126 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 49 of 58 9 4 Connecting a Single
44. e plugged into the RS232TX and RS232RX terminals of the Command Module using a suitable cable The call centres of the pager or SMS capable phone must support the TAP protocol In the UK Cellnet phones and BT pagers have this facility amongst others Please contact your pager provider to check whether they provide access with the TAP protocol 1 1 1 Configuring the software No manual configuration of the modem is required as the command module configures the modem automatically on dialling 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 43 of 58 The command module has three entries used to send messages They are described below with an example for a BT pager The functions may be found in Setup menu gt Pager This is the phone number the modem dials up to send a message For the BT EasyReach service this number is 09011130000 This is an optional password used to access the system BT EasyReach does not use the password so leave this entry blank This is the number of the actual pager This number will be detailed in the pager or SMS phone documentation 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 fe Page 44 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 8 Event Log An event is defined as operation of any of the front panel controls when enabled a signal received from a remote source for example the Command Module or
45. e reduced to trigger a fault reading which may indicate a blocked pipe and Flow highis the level above which airflow needs to increase to trigger a fault indication which may indicate a loose or damaged inlet pipe Flow low and Flow high parameters are automatically set up on initial power up or when Flow setup Is selected see section 231156696 01 1 1 Flow Setup Yes No Address 001 127 on page 21 The airflow rates Flow pipe 1toFlow pipe 4 are for display purposes only and cannot be changed 1 1 1 Chart Log Recording Rate Numeric Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Miscellaneous This function controls how frequently the detector and alarm level or flow rates are stored in the Standard Detector or Command Module internal chart recorder log The chart log recording rates are as follows Setting Type Storage Interval Time per Division on Chart Log Detector Output 1 second 10 seconds eo e eoma omme jum eam onmes mum stew oms jou 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 23 of 58 In the above table the shaded section indicates flow rate recording while the white section indicates detector and alarm level recording The factory default setting is 8 At the slowest recording rate one month of data can be recorded A PC must be connected via the RS232 port with appropriate software to view the chart recorder log see section 9 5 Conn
46. ecting to a PC on page 49 1 1 4 User Defined Access Code Numeric Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Miscellaneous This function sets the access code that the user has to input in order to modify any of the function values The default setting is 0102 but for added security it can be changed to any four digit number desired by the user 1 1 1 BMS Protocol Numeric CM only Setup Menu gt Miscellaneous This function sets the communications protocol for connection to a Building Management System BMS Refer to section 7 External Communications on page 41 for details of these protocols 1 1 4 Factory Default Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Miscellaneous On the Standard Detector this function has two purposes If the user has changed any of the detector s functions this function will display No indicating that the detector is not at factory default Setting the function to Yes will restore the detector to the factory default settings On the Command Module this setting returns all detectors on the communications loop to their default settings To default an individual detector in the loop it is necessary to use the detector s own front panel 1 1 1 Scan Devices Yes No CM only Setup Menu gt Bus Setup Setting this function to Yes causes the Command Module to scan the RS485 data bus for connected detectors While scanning the display will Show Scanning loop and display a progress bar When finished th
47. ector Address Number of Detectors Display Address 000 127 20 4 4 19 Device Text Alpha Address 000 127 arrrannnnrvnnrvnnnnnrnnnrvnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnennnennne 20 4 4 20 Reference Device Numeric Address 001 127 rrrurnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnsennnn 20 4 4 21 Reference Enable Yes No Address 001 127 rrrannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnrnnnnnernnnnnnnnnsennnnn 20 4 4 22 Reference Level Numeric Address 001 127 rarnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnannnernnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnnennnnn 20 4 4 23 Back off Numeric Address 001 127 rranonannnnrvnnrvannnnrnnnrvnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennne 20 4 4 24 Reset Test amp Isolate Button Enable Disable Yes No Detectors 000 127 21 4 4 25 Power Save Enable Yes No Addresses 001 127 eere 21 4 4 26 Battery Check Enable Yes No Address 000 127 rrrrrnrrnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnrrnnrnnnnnrrrnnnnannnnennen 21 4 4 27 Mains Check Enable Yes No Address 000 127 rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnervnrnnannnsennen 21 4 4 28 Aspirator Speed Numeric Address 001 127 rrannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnernnennnnnnen 21 4 4 29 Flow Setup Yes No Address 001 127 rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnernnnrnnnnnerrnenneennenn 21 4 4 30 Airflow Monitoring Display Numeric Address 001 127 sese 22 4 4 31 Chart Log
48. eeooeeooeeooeeocoeeocoeeooeeooeeocoeeo i 0000000000000000000000000000006000000000000092 00060000000000000000600000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000006 0600000000000000000000000000000000000000000N 0000000060000000009000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000006000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 I o Z O I 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 46 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 9 2 Connecting a Detector Network to a Command Module 120 ohm screened twisted pair such as Belden 9841 24 AWG should be used for all loop connections The RS485 A and B wires should be taken through a ferrite supplied with a single loop illustrated for the power wires in section 6 4 Connecting Power Cables on page 34 The total length of interconnecting cable between adjacent FIRElink 400 detectors in the loop should not exceed 1 2 kilometres The detectors are connected using the RS485 connections on the terminal block see sections 185619544 01 1 1 Detector Terminal Block Connections on page 33 and 185619544 01 1 1 Command Module Terminal Block Connections on page 34 RS485 1A and 1B are the signal connections for bus 1 and RS485 2A and 2B are the signal connections for bus 2 SCREEN 1 and 2 are the screen connections for buses 1 and 2 respectively For the Command Module the
49. ered by warranty 2 Power up the unit and enter the engineering access code The factory default setting for this is 0102 See section 4 1 Engineering Access Code on page 14 for further details 3 Enter the Setup menu and verify that the time and date are correct see section 185619544 01 1 1 Time and Date Numeric Address 000 127 on page 16 4 Set an appropriate alarm factor for the protected environment The detector will perform a FastLearn for the new alarm factor see section 185619544 01 1 1 ClassiFire Alarm Factor Numeric Address 001 127 on page 17 5 Whilst the detector is still in FastLearn mode exit the program mode on the display by pressing lt RESET gt and set the detector into demonstration mode see section 6 6 Demonstration Mode on page 39 To do this press and hold down the lt RESET gt button and simultaneously depress the lt TEST gt and lt ISOL gt buttons The text display will then display Demo mode and the time and date 6 Wait for the FastLearn to finish when the legend FastLearn end will appear on the display and the rolling LED indications will finish and perform any necessary smoke tests ensuring that the detector reacts appropriately and let the smoke fully dissipate T 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 operat
50. es No RESET enable Enter Yes No Power save Enter Yes No Battery check Enter Yes No Mains check Enter Yes No Aspirator speed 1 16 Flow setup Enter Yes No ensor N enable Enter Yes No Flow pipe N o ed m Flow low pipe N 0 99 Flow high pipe N 0 99 Miscellaneous Chart rate 0 5 Access code 0 9999 Bus setup CM only BMS protocol 0 2 CM only Factory default Enter Y N Scan for devices Enter Yes No Numbers of detectors Looped bus Enter Yes No Poll time out 30 255 Call centre Password Pager Page on fault Enter Yes No Page on alarm Enter Yes No View event log O 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd Diagnostic menu Relay test Aux Pre Alarm Fault Fire 1 Fault Fire 2 Fault Fault Watchdog count Reset Isolate Exit 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 Page 27 of 58 Page 28 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 5 Sampling Pipe Design Aspirating system design is inherently simple It is often possible to achieve good system performance with very simple installations There are however a few rules which must be adhered to and these rules are equally applicable to all aspirating systems which operate on similar principles to FIRElink 400 The information contained in this Handbook is intended as an overview only For further information please see the complete System Design Guide gt Do not expect one detector to achieve good performance if sampling from areas o
51. es should be screened and of sufficient current carrying capacity Signal cable should be 120Q screened twisted pair such as Belden 9841 24AWG Power and signal cables should enter the detector via metal cable glands Terminal block connections are as described below Address Bus 2 Low O P BUS H1 Address Bus 1 High O P SI Address Bus 1 Low O P RS485 Bus 1 Screen Address Bus 2 High O P RS232 2 Earth SE RS232 2 Receive Line 31 DE 19 Bs RS232 2 Transmit Line Spare Remote Input 2 4 Short pair to activate E BS RS485 Bus 2 Data Line A E RS485 Bus 2 Data Line B Remote Input 1 short pair to activate he l e RS485 Bus 2 Screen R5485 Bus 1 Data Line A N O Fire 2 Contacts RS485 Bus 1 Data Line B N O Fire 1 Contacts gt je N O Fire 2 Contacts N O Fire 1 Contacts N O Pre Alarm Contacts UA N O Aux Contacts N O Normally Open N C Normally Closed These connections can be used as the input terminals for mains supply and battery fault sensing When this is the case the contacts will signal a fault when the contacts are open rather than closed as fault relays operate in the opposite sense to other relays in other words they are open for normal operation The factory default setting is for supply monitoring on I P 1 j These connections are used to connect a detector to an addre
52. etector exhaust to the protected area 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 Close unused pipe inlet ports on the detector to ensure optimal operation DON T gt gt Forget to set the appropriate ClassiFire alarm factor for the area to be detected Forget to set the Detector Address Switches correctly when used in a network Site detectors in damp or exposed areas Remove or connect boards when the detector is powered up Connect internal 0 volt terminals to local earth Attempt to re use dust separator cartridges once removed Attempt to adjust or alter detector settings other than via the user programmable functions In particular the setting up of the laser is a precision task and once set up the potentiometers should be left alone If it is suspected that the laser focus has shifted for example after dropping the detector it should be returned to Hochiki Europe UK Limited for recalibration Place the detector near high power RF sources Place the detector so close to other equipment that there is insufficient room to access and change the dust separator See section 11 Maintenance on page 52 Use sampling pipe of less than 27mm outside diameter without a suitable 27mm pipe adapter Use excessive force when fitting sampling pipes as this may damage the detector 2010
53. f different air pressure typically underfloor air plenums and room spaces or different rooms in air conditioned areas This is because the air pressure differences may cause reverse or poor airflow along the sampling pipes If it is not possible to locate the detector within the protected area it may be necessary to lead an exhaust pipe from the detector exhaust port returning air to the protected area Sampling Hole Sampling Pipe False Ceiling Exhaust Pipe FIRElink 400 gt Always locate the sampling points in a position to which smoke may reasonably be expected to travel This may sound obvious but for example do not expect ceiling mounted sampling points to operate satisfactorily if air flow prevents the cool smoke from an incipient fire from reaching ceiling level In this instance it is usually better to locate the sampling pipes directly in the airflow for example in an air conditioning unit air intake There is no substitute for carrying out smoke tests prior to installation of pipes to indicate suitable sampling point location gt To assist in design and to verify system performance it is advisable to use the FIRElink PipeCAD sampling pipe modelling software 5 1 Pipework Sampling pipes should be made from a non hazardous material and should be clearly identified a The ideal internal diameter of sampling pipes is 22mm Other sizes will often work but will provide different response times b Ideally if the t
54. ge of 58 2 2 FIRElink 400CM Command Module Detector amp FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module When multiple detectors are networked together a Command Module may be used to tie all the detectors together and to provide a central point for programming running diagnostics and PC and fire panel connection The Command Module can be mounted either inside a detector as shown or as a stand alone unit in its own housing without an aspirator or smoke detection circuitry If detectors attached to the Command Module are mounted in different fire zones then the Command Module must be mounted in its own housing with separate power supply to comply with BS5839 and EN54 When a Command Module is mounted inside a detector the Standard Detector display is replaced with a dedicated Command Module display The programming buttons and display on the front of the detector belong to the Command Module Programming from the Command Module is very similar to programming a detector the main difference being that the Command Module has extra functions to control all the FIRElink 400 detectors connected to the detector loop 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 Page 8 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 2 3 FIRElink 400 Standard Detector Interior View j lt E LS Li En wilt be be o Terminal block connections see section ron bane dicular connecior 18555408
55. he figure expected for the actual layout Commissioning and periodic system tests must involve smoke tests to verify that the system performs as expected and enters Fire 1 alarm within 120 seconds from the farthest hole The detector sensitivity must also be inspected to ensure it has not radically fallen from the installed figure If it has changed for any reason the new figure must be re entered into PipeCAD and the recalculated hole sensitivities must be confirmed to be within the class limits shown above The settings of a compliant system should be recorded as it is possible by changing certain programmable functions to make the system non compliant If functions are changed it is recommended that the system is retested if continuing compliance is in any doubt For EN 54 20 compliant installations the detector requires that the flow thresholds be set manually to 6 of the nominal value after the FastLearn phase is completed For example if the flow rate is 6496 after the completion of the FastLearn period the user must manually set the low flow threshold to 58 and the high flow threshold to 70 IMPORTANT NOTE 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 41 of 58 7 External Communications 7 1 BMS Protocols on the FIRElink 400 Command Module The Command Module of the FIRElink 400 has a second RS232 port that can be used to send messages to a pager or c
56. ing is recommended It is therefore important that the alarm factor chosen is suitable for the area to be protected When the appropriate alarm factor for the protected area has been set nuisance alarms will be reduced to an absolute minimum The following table gives suggested settings of ClassiFire alarm setting for different locations Aarm Sensitivity FAE NUNES Suggested Protected Area Factor Alarm mam Extremely High Semiconductor manufacturing clean room EMEN Once per 5 years Computer Room zo Once per 10 years Non Smoking Office Once per 1000 years Warehouse Once per 5 000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating 6 Medum Once per 10 000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E EN Once per 50 years Clean Factory Page 18 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Low Once per 20 000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating nmm Low Once per 100 000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating 1 1 1 Hour Start of Day and Night Operation Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels 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 for example 19 00 for 7pm If no day night switching is required then both entries should be set to 00 00 Day and night switching is intended so that the detector may automati
57. ing process again To this end this function can be set to No before power down whereupon it will return to the original settings on power up 1 1 1 Time Delay Override Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions If this function is set to Yes 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 1 1 1 Cascading alarms Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions oetting this function to Yes means that only when the detector s controller has gone into Pre Alarm does the controller start counting down the main Fire delay In other words 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 1 1 4 Latching Alarms Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions When this function is set to Yes it requires a reset on the front panel or a remote reset to clear an alarm condition It may be applied to the Command Module or a Standard Detector 1 1 4 Latching faults Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm actions When this function is set to Yes it requires a reset from the front panel or a remote reset to clear fault indications
58. is function displays the current address of the detector as set by the internal DIP switch On the Command Module it shows the number of detectors found on the communications loop This function appears immediately on entering the Detector submenu The Command Module is always at address 000 When the Command Module unit is fitted in a detector the detector must have a separate address 1 1 1 Device Text Alpha Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Detector This is the default text string displayed on the Standard Detector or Command Module LCD display If desired this can be altered to any 16 character alphanumeric identification Thus for example the name of the area being protected or the name of the person responsible for fire safety could be entered The default device text is FIRElink 400 and the firmware revision level for the Standard Detector and Command Module and the firmware revision level for the Command Module 1 1 1 Reference Device Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Reference Any detector on the loop may use another detector as a fresh air reference When entering the Reference submenu the user is prompted to first select the address of the detector which will be using the reference and is then forwarded to this option To set a detector as a reference detector enter its address as set by its internal DIP switch into this function 1 1 1 Reference Enable Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Reference
59. ist in Options Calculation options Select Options Calculate or click on the calculator icon The software will prompt you to choose from Use set hole sizes Best flow balance and Max permissible transit time Select the appropriate option and click OK The results for each pipe View Results show calculations for each sampling hole on the pipe with the nearest to the detector at the top of the screen and the endcap hole at the bottom Transit time shows the smoke transit time to the detector from each sampling hole For EN54 20 this must be below 120 seconds from every hole The column headed Hole sensitivity obs m shows the predicted sensitivity for each hole For the installation to comply with EN54 20 depending on the class of installation each sampling hole must be no less sensitive than the following b Class A 0 62 obs m gt Class B 1 95 obs m gt Class C 4 65 obs m The calculation can be further refined by leaving a working detector in the protected area for at least 24hrs at the intended alarm factor for the installation this could be done before or after installation The detector sensitivity can be read from the Sensitivity figure on the histogram screen of the Remote software supplied with each detector Enter this figure into the PipeCAD calculation under Options Calculation options Detector sensitivity Clicking on OK will update the hole sensitivities to t
60. l 2 The Command Module models the attached detectors as analogue value object types instances 2 to 128 The Command Module status is stored as analogue value instance 1 The Present Value property of the analogue objects can have one of the following values 0 Disabled 2 Fault 32 Normal 48 PreAlarm 64 Fire 1 128 Fire 2 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 e Page 42 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual The device object supports the following The following Properties are supported by Properties the analogue value objects Object Identifier Object Identifier Object Name Object Name Object Type Object Type System Status Present Value Vendor Name otatus Flags Vendor Identifier Event State Model name Out Of Service Firmware Revision Units Application Software Version Protocol Version Protocol Conformance Class Protocol Services Supported Protocol Object Types Supported Max APDU Length Accepted Segmentation Supported APDU Timeout Number Of APDU Retries For further information on BACnet implementation consult the FIRElink 400 Technical Manual or contact the Hochiki Europe UK Limited Product Support Department see page 2 1 1 1 Paging from the Command Module The FIRElink 400 Command Module has the facility to send text messages to alphanumeric pagers or SMS messages to some mobile phones In order to send messages to a pager or similar device a modem must b
61. 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 10 1 Commissioning Checklist 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 for example by use of different coloured wires or wire identification sleeves an electrical check should be made NOTE Any damage caused by misconnection of the detector is not cov
62. nnnnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnsrnnen 17 4 4 5 ClassiFire amp Alarm Factor Numeric Address 001 127 esee 17 4 4 6 Hour Start of Day and Night Operation Numeric Address 001 127 18 4 4 7 LDD Enable Yes No Address 001 127 rrnrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnne 18 4 4 8 Start Stop FastLearn Yes No Address 001 127 rrrrrrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnrrnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnrnnnennnn 18 4 4 9 Auto FastLearn Enable Disable Yes No Address 001 127 rrrnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnennnn 18 4 4 10 Time Delay Override Yes No Address 001 127 rrnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnnnennenn 19 4 4 11 Cascading alarms Yes No Address 001 127 19 4 4 12 Latching Alarms Yes No Address 000 127 rrrnnrrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnernnnennnnnen 19 4 4 13 Latching faults Yes No Address 000 127 rrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnernneennnnnen 19 4 4 14 Remote Day Night Yes No Address 001 127 rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnernnnnnnnnnnennenn 19 4 4 15 Remote Reset Enable Yes No Address 000 127 rrrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnrennnnnnrnnnennen 19 4 4 16 Remote Isolate Enable Yes No Address 000 127 rrarnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnnrvnnnnannnnennnn 19 4 4 17 Programmed Isolate Yes No Address 000 127 rrnnrnnnnnnnnnnrvnnnnnnnnnrnnnrnarnnerrnnnnannnnennnn 20 4 4 18 Det
63. nt of a Command Module detector the value is the same as the address set on the detector s internal DIP switch If a user enters an address which does not appear on the loop the error message Bad detector will appear This message will also appear if the Command Module address 000 is entered into a function which only applies to detectors in other words anything except CM only and Address 000 127 functions 1 1 1 Time and Date Numeric Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Time and date 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 on page 44 for more information 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 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 17 of 58 1 1 4 Alarm Levels Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels The value set in the Pre Alarm level Fire 1 level and Aux level functions in the Alarm levels submenu is the relatively scaled bargraph level at which the appropriate alarm is initiated on the detector The Fire 2 level function assigns an absolutely scaled alarm level in obs m to the Fire
64. ntify itself to the 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 red DIP switch SW1 at the bottom left of the opened detector on the main circuit board The switch settings are up for 1 and down 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 DIL ON The address equates to 01100011 in binary or 1 x E E E E 1 1x 2 0x4 0x 8 0x 16 1 x 32 1 x 64 0 x 128 99 1 2 545 6 7 8 The full range of available addresses and their relevant switch settings are shown below on eeeeooooeeeeooooeeeeooooeeeeooooeeeeooooeee sS r Add 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Oeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoceoeoeoeoeoeoeoceoceceoeoceoce o Oeeooeeocoeeooeeooeeooeeocoeeooeeocoeeooeeocoe eooooeeeeocoooeeeeooooeeeeooooeeeeococooeeeeo os ODO 000 S86 E IIE 00800000000 008 0608880000000 0088008 0008 00 000000 00000000 608 0080860808008 808 06000009 0000000 000 000 00000000 0608 6008808080008 000088 gt 0000000000000000000006000000000000000000000xs 567 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo eoo 0680 090 oeo ogo 06890 0890 0680 090 06890 090 0890 e 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 06 eooeeoo
65. ompatible GSM phone using a modem or to enable connection to a Building Management system BMS This comprises the terminals RS 232 Tx transmit RS 232 Rx receive and GND on the green terminal block inside the unit see section 185619544 01 1 1 Command Module Terminal Block Connections on page 34 Set up of the Command Module is done using three functions BMS Protocol see section 185619544 01 1 1 on page 23 Page on Fault see section 185619544 01 1 1 on page 25 and Page on Alarm see section 185619544 01 1 1 on page 25 When either Page on Fault orPage on Alarm is enabled the second serial port is reserved exclusively for paging purposes by setting BMS Protocol to 0 TAP paging Programmable function BMS Protocol sets the communications format that is used by the second serial port to communicate with the BMS Setting BMS Protocol to anything other than 0 Tap paging will disable functions Page on Fault and Page on Alarmifthey are enabled BMS Protocol numbers are as follows Protocol Number Protocol Output only Events are sent in the same ASCII text format as the internal event log display This may be used to drive a serial printer if required 1 1 1 Text Output Support Protocol 1 Text is output at 9600 baud 8 bit with no parity When an event occurs the event is printed in the following format Device Command Module or Detector n Event Fire 1 Timedate 10 32 21 03 2001 1 1 1 BACnet Support Protoco
66. osnsacocececavesnensosssacadesevarasneavasasacevesscontsnekeanaaneenanmaniaamencnesaauannndnannemenndoncedces 52 12 Troubleshooting axraxrnnrnnunnunnunnnnnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnunnunnuennnnnnnnvnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnunnunnnennnnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnenr 53 12 1 Pressing RESET or ISOL Button Has NO ETIGCL iii eser eterna a EA 53 12 2 Nuisance Alarms Occur Too Often rrrrnarnannnnrnnrnarnannnnrnernarnannnnnnnnnrnarnannnnnnernnnneennenusnnnnneene 53 12 3 Elevated Smoke Levels Do Not Generate Alarms cccc cece ecceeceeeeeeseeceeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeaeeas 53 12 4 NNN 53 12 5 Detector Sensitivity Varies Over Time ccccccsecceecceeceeesececeeceeeceeeceeseuecaeeeeesussuesasesensaeees 54 12 6 FOTFESTE ee eee eee o4 12 6 1 Low flow Error Messages essesseeeennenn emn mnn nnne nnn nne nnne nnne nnns o4 12 6 2 High flow Error Messages r rrrnnrnnnnnnrvnnrnnnnnnrnnnnvannnnrnnnnvannnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnannnennnnnnsnnee o4 12 7 Cannot Refit the Front Cover ssssssssssssssessesee nennen nene nennen sese sse rna asserens 54 12 8 INO DE DIAY MC E 55 13 Error I CEDE 56 14 Do s and DOn fS E P 57 15 FIRElink 400 Specification a axnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnuen 58 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air S
67. otal length of sampling pipe is greater than 50 metres then multiple pipes should be used When using multiple sampling pipes care should be taken to achieve a reasonable degree of balance say within 10 of airflow to ensure even suction from the pipes 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 29 of 58 C Maximum recommended total sampling pipe length is 200 metres In order for the installation to conform to EN54 20 pipes must conform at least to EN61386 1 Class 1131 NOTE This is 4 lengths of 50 metres 3 lengths of 70 metres or 2 lengths of 100 metres d Sampling pipes must have capped ends The end cap should be drilled with a sampling hole normally between 4 or 5mm diameter and free from burrs Sampling holes should normally be 3 4mm diameter or as calculated by FIRElink PipeCAD and free from burrs Each pipe run should not have more than 25 holes Pipe transit time must not exceed 120 seconds and an approved type of pipe must be used for installations conforming to LPCB requirements When drilling holes in the sample pipes or cutting off lengths of pipe ensure that all swarf and debris is removed from the pipe This guide holds true for average sampling pipe lengths but if using long pipes typically more than 60 metres total performance may be improved by making the sampling holes near the ends slightly larger than those nearer the detector
68. programmable functions work in a similar manner The ey keys move the cursor position through the user settable digits and the keys step through the available values for the currently selected digit for example 1 99 Yes No etc Pressing enters the displayed figure NOTE That it is not possible to save an illegal value for example for the Fire 1 level the maximum valid input is 10 and it would be possible to enter 99 but the programmer will display Bad value to inform you that the entry is invalid and prompt for the value to be re entered All programmable parameters have the valid input values range in brackets below the parameter legend on the display Having edited the value as required press to select the amended setting Pressing 9 when the cursor is on the right most digit has the same effect If no programming activity is detected for 5 minutes the detector will display the legend Access timeout and exit the programming mode 4 2 Main Menu When the correct access code is entered the display will show the main menu The current selection is always shown with an arrow P after it Press amp or to activate the selection 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 15 of 58 The choices available in the main menu are in order setup menu contains all the user programmable functions Log menu Allows the user to view historical inform
69. re the battery reaches this portion of the discharge curve This indicates that there has been a power supply fault If there are Watchdog reset frequent power outages it may be advisable to power the unit from a UPS This indicates that there is a problem with the detector head This may be due to a number of causes Refer to the chart readout if this can be downloaded to a PC and note the detector signal level at the Detector fault time of the fault When as much information as possible has been determined about the conditions at the time of the error please contact the Hochiki Europe UK Limited Product Support Department see page 2 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 5 of 58 14 Do s and Don ts DO gt gt Ensure that the ClassiFire alarm factor is appropriately set Ensure that power and signal cables are correctly connected before powering up by use of cable identifiers or electrical continuity checks Incorrect connection could damage the detector Ensure that cable of an appropriate approved type is used for interconnection Place sampling points so that the detector will be able to detect smoke at the earliest opportunity 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 d
70. rem 5 2 Types of DetectorsS r rnrnnnunnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnenn 6 2 1 FIRElink 400 Standard Detector rrnnrrnnrnanrnnrvnnrvannnnrvnnrvannnnrnnnnvannnnrnnnnnarnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnannnennnee 6 2 2 FIRElink 400CM Command Module Detector amp FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module 7 2 3 FIRElink 400 Standard Detector Interior View rrrrnnrrnnrnnnrvnrrrarnnernnrnnarnnernnrrnnnnnennneennennen 8 2 4 FIRElink 400CM Command Module Detector Interior View eese 9 2 5 FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module Interior View rrarnnrrnnrrnnrnnernnnrrannnervnrrnnnnnn 10 3 Controls amp indicators T 11 3 1 ipis 00 TT 11 3 2 FREM TIM amp ARE M 11 3 3 ENN 13 XB uice iilii the Uni eee cn 14 4 1 maleiaziziegiteo 20 0M raTa 14 4 2 MN 14 4 3 Navigating Through the Menus x cassacccssssaiseasseacsecssiastags soaseneseeaetuas E aparra NER 15 4 4 FREMT UN ONS ee m 16 4 4 1 Time and Date Numeric Address 000 127 16 4 4 2 Alarm Levels Numeric Address 001 127 seen 17 4 4 3 Alarm Delays Numeric Address 001 127 rrrrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnen 17 4 4 4 ClassiFire Override Numeric Address 001 127 rrarrrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnn
71. rt a FastLearn at any time The bar graph display on the front of the detector will show a rolling segment display on the front panel for the fifteen minutes that it takes to complete The text display will initially display the legend FastLearn 15 and wil then count down each minute until the FastLearn is complete It will take a further 24 hours after the FastLearn for full sensitivity to be reached unless Demonstration Mode has been initiated 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 To cancel demo mode set this function to Yes or power down and IMPORTANT restart the detector to initiate FastLearn mode NOTE 1 1 4 Auto FastLearn Enable Disable Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Alarm levels As default this function is set to Yes This ensures that if the detector is powered down for any reason for example 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 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 19 of 58 circumstances it may not be desirable that the detector should to go through the whole learn
72. screws see sections 2 3 FIRElink 400 Standard Detector Interior View on page 8 2 4 FIRElink 400CM Command Module Detector Interior View on page 9 and 2 5 FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module Interior View on page 10 Lift the display away from the main board If the display needs to be completely removed unplug the display ribbon connectors from the detector or Command Module main board taking note of the position of the connectors which are as follows gt For the Standard Detector FIRElink 400 a single ribbon cable connected to the detector s Front Panel display connector see section 2 3 FIRElink 400 Standard Detector Interior View on page 8 gt For the Command Module detector FIRElink 400CM a twin ribbon cable one ribbon connected to the detector s Front Panel display connector and marked DISPLAY DET and one connected to the Command Module board s Commander Display connector and marked DISPLAY COM see sections 2 4 FIRElink 400CM Command Module Detector Interior View on page 9 and 2 5 FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module Interior View on page 10 gt For the stand alone Command Module a twin ribbon cable one ribbon connected to the Detector Display connector and marked COMMAND DET and one connected to the Commander Display connector and marked COMMAND COM see section 2 5 FIRElink CM Stand Alone Command Module Interior View on page 10
73. ses transport time unacceptably See section 185619544 01 1 1 Aspirator Speed Numeric Address 001 127 on page 21 NOTE When in this condition any smoke reading above 3 bar graph segments on the detector will automatically remove this condition This function has no effect on the Command Module 1 1 4 Battery Check Enable Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Power Checks If no battery back up is required this function should be set to No to avoid Battery fault being displayed on the front panel If a back up battery is used it is recommended that the battery check be enabled When this is done the user will be prompted for an input terminal to use The battery fault will be displayed when this contact is open The default setting is battery fault enabled on I P 1 section 185619544 01 1 1 Detector Terminal Block Connections on page 33 and section 185619544 01 1 1 Command Module Terminal Block Connections on page 34 show the input terminal connections for the Standard Detector and Command Module respectively 1 1 1 Mains Check Enable Yes No Address 000 127 Setup Menu gt Power Checks The FIRElink 400 detector and Command Module are capable of signalling power supply faults from the power supply where this is equipped with a fault relay the power supply fitted by default has this feature The mains check is disabled by default If the user sets this function to Yes the user will be prompted with an unassigned inpu
74. ssable Fire Panel when a suitable Universal Addressable Interface card is fitted to the Addressable Interface connector on the left hand edge of the detector main PCB see section 9 4 Connecting a Single FIRElink 400 to an Addressable Fire Panel on page 49 6 4 Connecting Power Cables For the system to meet full EMC compliance requirements the following precautions should be taken gt Screened power cable should be used gt The earth wire of power cables should be connected to the detector EARTH terminal and this in E turn connected to an earth stud on the detector chassis 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 35 of 58 gt All cables power and signal should pass through the screw in metal cable glands provided The screen of the power cable should be terminated at the cable gland gt Power cables need to be fitted with a ferrite ring inside the detector case 2 off provided The 24V and OV wires should be long enough to form a loop around the ferrite wall gt Separate wires from the power cables should be kept as short as possible just enough to provide adequate stress relief Diagrams below show the appropriate arrangements for top and rear entry cables 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 36 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual 6 5 Power Supply Connections
75. t terminal to use this will normally be I P 2 if battery check is already enabled on I P 1 see section 185619544 01 1 1 Battery Check Enable Yes No Address 000 127 on page 21 The mains fault will be displayed when this contact is open 1 1 4 Aspirator Speed Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Air Flow The value entered sets the aspirator in the detector to one of a range of predetermined speeds The lower the number entered the lower the airflow rate and the lower the power consumption 1 1 1 Flow Setup Yes No Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Air Flow 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 E Page 22 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual oetting this function to Yes puts the detector into automatic flow limit setup mode This takes a few minutes to set the flow fault thresholds based on the current flow rates 1 1 1 Airflow Monitoring Display Numeric Address 001 127 Setup Menu gt Air Flow There are separate Sensor pipe Flow low Flow high and Flow pipe parameters for each pipe 1 to 4 on the detector For example Flow pipe 1 indicates the current airflow rate for pipe 1 Sensor pipe 1toSensor pipe 4 are used to enable or disable flow sensing on the specified pipe inlet of the detector If any pipe inlets are unused set the relevant flow sensor function for the pipe inlet to No to avoid unwanted flow faults Flow low is the level below which airflow needs to b
76. tably prepared to allow the mounting plate to sit flush against the wall The sampling and exhaust pipes must also extend out of the wall sufficiently to tightly engage in the pipe entries on the rear of the detector as shown A good starting point would be 25mm of pipe extending past the back plate If the detector then sits proud of the bracket the pipe excess can be trimmed back in small increments until the correct fit is achieved 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 31 of 58 C x6 x4 Sampling Pipes mn n nnn Exhaust Pipe Rear Pipe Entry Option Top Pipe Entry Option 1 1 1 Removal and replacement of the detector front cover To remove the front cover unlock it using the key provided turn anticlockwise The bottom of the front cover may then be lifted away from the detector chassis until the top of the cover disengages from the retaining rails at the top of the chassis The cover may then be removed If greater internal access is required for example for software upgrades it may be necessary to remove the LCD display board To do this unfasten the four counter sunk crosshead screws holding the display to the display mounting brackets 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 fe Page 32 of 58 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual NOTE It is not necessary to remove the remaining four
77. unction properly This could be as a result of electrical spikes This count shows the number of interruptions found and the details of each problem can be found in the event log see section 185619544 01 1 1 View Event Log Display Address 000 127 on page 25 and section 8 Event Log on page 44 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System 4 5 Menu Map Time and Date Alarm levels Alarm actions Setup Menu Detector Reference Front panel TT Z Power checks Air flow This sequence is repeated for each pipe 1 4 so that Flow high pipe 1 is followed by Sensor 2 enable etc Pager CM only Installation Manual Menu Submenu Item i sd i d i sd Time HH MM Date DD MM Y YYY Fire 2 level 1 25 Fire 1 level 8 10 Pre Alarm level 3 8 Aux level 2 10 Fire 2 delay 0 99 Fire 1 delay 0 60 Pre Alarm delay 0 60 Aux delay 0 60 Day start 0 23 FastLearn start Enter Yes No Auto FastLearn Enter Yes No Delay override Enter Yes No Cascading alarms Enter Yes No Latching alarms Enter Yes No Latching faults Enter Yes No Remote day night Enter Yes No Remote reset Enter Yes No Remote isolate Enter Yes No Prog Isolate on Enter Yes No Detector address Device text Reference enable Enter Yes No Reference device 1 127 Level 0 99 Back off 0 99 ISOLATE enable Enter Yes No TEST enable Enter Y
78. vidually enabled or disabled The factory default state of the detector is for only the TEST button to be enabled and for RESET and lt ISOL gt to be disabled OG 2010 Hochiki Europe UK Ltd 9 5 0 346 ISS4 OCT 10 These buttons also referred to in the text as menu buttons or by name for example lt ENTER gt are used when programming the unit which is pass code protected See section 4 Programming the unit on page 14 for more information Pressing when not in programming mode the access code has NOT been entered will scroll through the detector s event log See section 8 Event Log on page 44 for more information FAULT Illuminates when the unit has a fault and a fault signal is being sent to the fire alarm panel On the Command Module this also indicates a fault in a detector on the communications loop or in the loop itself OK Illuminates to show normal operation when there are no faults On the Command Module this means that the Command Module and all detectors on the loop are operating normally FIRElink 400 Air Sampling System Installation Manual Page 13 of 58 3 3 Types of Display The Standard Detector display is a two line LCD which allows basic programming of the detector Latching faults Enter Yes No Yes The Command Module display contains more information than that for the Standard Detector and prompts the user with the action expected by the use of graphic symbols

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