Proper mechanical mounting, loop circuit design, and commissioning are critical to ensuring the rapid thermal response of this conventional Rate of Rise (ROR) and Fixed Temperature heat detector. Engineered for surface ceiling installations, the unit combines a sleek, low-profile profile with a dedicated 100 mm mounting base, facilitating streamlined integration across commercial and industrial fire alarm networks.
Base Mounting and Physical Dimensions
The detector mounts to standard ceiling surfaces using a dedicated 100 mm diameter conventional base. With the detector head secured onto the base, the assembly has an overall height of 46 mm and a total mechanical weight of 130 grams (0.13 kg). The low-profile housing is built to an IP42 ingress protection rating, making it suitable for standard indoor ceiling environments.
Ensure that the mounting base is firmly anchored to the ceiling or conduit backbox before twisting the detector head into position. The physical assembly allows for easy servicing and head replacement without detaching field wiring from the terminal base.
Loop Wiring and Circuit Connections
This conventional heat detector features polarity-free wiring, significantly reducing field installation time and preventing circuit fault conditions caused by inverted zone lead connections. It operates across a standard 2-wire initiating device circuit (IDC) supplied by conventional fire alarm control panels delivering between 9V DC and 33V DC.
- Operating Loop Voltage: 9V DC to 33V DC nominal zone input.
- Polarity Freedom: Line polarity can be connected to either zone terminal without impairing circuit operation.
- Remote Indicator Output: Includes an integrated open collector remote output rated for 15 mA maximum, allowing direct wiring to external remote response indicators where remote status annunciation is required.
- Supervisory Monitoring: End-of-line (EOL) monitoring resistors must be installed in accordance with the control panel manufacturer's design criteria at the final base on the initiating loop.
Spacing and Environmental Siting Guidelines
For open-area coverage, the nominal recommended installation spacing between detectors is 5 meters. Site placement must strictly align with the operational and thermal parameters of the unit to eliminate nuisance trips while maintaining code-compliant life safety coverage:
- Fixed Temperature Threshold: The device activates a latched fire alarm when ambient ceiling temperatures reach 59°C (138°F).
- Rate of Rise Threshold: The unit triggers an alarm condition when temperatures increase at a rate exceeding 11.1°C per minute (20°F per minute). Do not locate detectors in direct proximity to forced-air HVAC discharge vents, manufacturing ovens, or industrial exhaust ducts where rapid non-fire temperature changes occur.
- Ambient Operating Limits: Ensure ambient room temperatures remain within the certified range of -10°C to 37.8°C (storage ratings span -10°C to 60°C). Relative humidity must be maintained between 0% and 95% RH (non-condensing).
Power-Up Sequence and Panel Commissioning
Upon initial loop energization from the fire alarm control panel, the detector undergoes an internal stabilization and start-up sequence lasting 60 seconds, during which the circuit draws a start-up current of 170 µA. Once initialized, the detector enters quiescent mode, drawing a nominal standby current of 50 µA while operating on an internal sensor sampling cycle time of 5 seconds.
When an alarm is triggered, the unit latches into the active state, increasing current draw up to a maximum alarm current of 90 mA and illuminating the dual 360-degree visual LEDs for omnidirectional status visibility. To reset the latched detector following an alarm actuation or field test, the fire alarm control panel initiating circuit must drop loop voltage below the required reset threshold of less than 1V DC.
Key Installation & Electrical Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 9V DC to 33V DC |
| Standby Current | 50 µA |
| Start-up Current / Time | 170 µA / 60 seconds |
| Maximum Alarm Current | 90 mA |
| Reset Voltage Threshold | Less than 1V DC |
| Remote Output Rating | 15 mA max (open collector) |
| Installation Spacing | 5 meters |
| Mechanical Dimensions | 100 mm diameter × 46 mm height (with base) |
| Assembly Weight | 130 g (with base) |
| Enclosure Ingress Rating | IP42 |
| Thermal Alarm Thresholds | 59°C (Fixed) / 11.1°C per min (Rate of Rise) |